Enjoyable session of the Athenia Club in Washingtonville
About 100 members and guests of the Athenia Club met at Moffat Library Washingtonville for the June meeting despite inclement weather. Hostesses served luncheon. program featured piano and vocal numbers and sketches, with Mrs Edward J McLaughlin as president and Miss Julia Millspaugh pledge entrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonville
Athenia Club
Moffat Library
Priest Eichenberg
Irving Shaw
Blisworth Merritt
Clarence
Frank Wentrick
Edward J. McLaughlin
Julia Millspaugh
Fishkill
Middletown
Sra. W. Henry Webb
Matella Thayer
Atore
Estella Thayer
Italy
M. Maskouck
Helen
Mabie
J. van Cleft
Newburgh
Athele
Misa Helen
Denza
Royal A. Hprtatol
Cleveland
J. H. Thompson
Geod Will
Helen Flack Friato
Alonzo Flack
Claverack Col
Marvin R Wheat Re Visits The City
Marvin R Wheat of Louisville Ky a former Ottaville resident visits his old hometown staying at Greensleafs Hotel He runs a wholesale grocery business with his son Howard in Louisville and has lived there 46 years He was widowed last year and is frequently seen by Rev Aquilla Webb former Westminster pastor now at a large Louteville church The long absence has left memories of boyhood scenes while old places remain part of the recollection of past decades.
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Marvin KR. Wheat
Loulaville, Ky
Otinville
Greenleaf
Mr. Wheat
Loulasville
Howard
Middletown Press
Times Reas
Aquilla Webb
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Louteville
Mr Wheat
Ottaville
Missing Ford Car Recovered In City Ambush
Traveling salesman RK n Blauck reported his Ford vanished from James street in front of city hall at 6 p m. Police found the car by 7 30 p m on South street in front of the Orange County Lighting Company's building.
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RK N. Blauck
Ford
City Hall
James Street
Blauck
Mitchell Inn
Blanck
Frank Benton
South Street
Orange County Lighting Company
Line of English poet laureates from Chaucer to present
The article traces the poet laureate succession starting with Chaucer around 1885, noting the office's largely honorary status. It highlights Spenser’s era and mentions Dryden Wordsworth and Tennyson as among the most illustrious holders, as referenced by the London Saturday Review.
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Chaucer
Spenser
Dryden
Wordeworth
Tennyson
London Saturday Review
Surprise Gathering for the Sutherlands at a Local Home
A social gathering last night honored Mr. and Mrs. Dauiel Sutherland. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Myerly, Mr. and Mrs. William Benedict, Mr. and Mrs. Phelps, Edna Phelps, Miss Deal, and Mr. and Mrs. Her. The event featured a reception with familiar neighbors and friends in attendance.
Receiver Wins In Goshen Suit Over Grove Street Property
Alton J. Vail as receiver sued Charles Hagen and John Reuter over a Grove Street piano factory lot. Judge Tompkins ruled Hagen conveyed his interest to Defraud creditors, directing reconveyance to Vail. Attorneys Watts Oakes & Hright for plaintiff and Bervin & Cox for defendants.
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Alton J. Vail
Charles Hagen
John Reuter
Supreme Court
Goshen
Arthur S. Tompkins
Platooff
Vail
Hiagen
Reuter
Grove Street
Hagen
Keuser
Tompkins
Bia
Mr. Vail
Ingen
Oakes & Hright
Bervin & Cox
Music Glub Holds Its Final Meeting
The MacDowell Music Club held its season finale at Miss Frances Hoar's Wilcox avenue home. Performers included Irma O Neal, Genevieve Ogden, Mildred Santee, Helen Cowley, Frances Hoar, Marion Henderson, and guest singers. New members Nan Conkling Mildred Santee Madeleine Dusenberry Ithiel Mitch were welcomed this season.
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MacDowell Music Club
Frances Hoar
Wilcox Avenue
Chopin
Irma O'Neal
Charles Gilbert
Bpross
Mian
Genevieve Ogden
Chaminade
Mildred Santee
Caeneee Lohr
Marion Henderson
Helen Cowley
Nan Conkling
Madeleine Dusenberry
Ithel Mitch
Inem Ra
Local names listed in Highland Mijla area note
Man Sutherland and son Charles Mitherland of Highland Mijla, Wil lam Phelps and aok Tannery appear in a fragmentary observance, with no clear event or outcome provided.
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Man Sutherland
Charles Mitherland
Highland
Mijla
Willam Phelps and Aok Tannery
Census figures show Middletown manufactures rise in 1914
Preliminary census of manufactures for Middletown New York compares 1914 with 1909 showing increases in salaried employees wages primary horsepower capital and total value of products while noting declines in materials and product value due to condensed milk industry. Capital invested rises to 4 704 000 up 1 103 000 from 1900.
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Washington, D. GC
Middletown
N. Y
Bam. L. Rogers
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
William M. Steuart
Butt
SPEER
There is no such word as dont in the logic of things
A philosophical exchange quotes a philosopher declaring dont cannot avoid action but redirects it to another form deed. The wife protests the lengthy discourse as despairing commentary on language and behavior.
Times-Press Want Columns Advertisement
An old newspaper line promotes the Times-Press want columns as a general advertisement. The text invites readers to use the classified want ads for purchases services or notices. It reflects a typical local paper’s marketplace feature.
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Times-Press
Pelithetan Speech Cited As Record Of Integrity
A quoted exchange from the Boston Transcript notes the speaker claiming in his career he has never done anything to be ashamed of, while The Cynic challenges that denial. The fragment hints at a public dispute over ethical conduct.
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Pelithetan
Boston Transcript
Death of J C Hyndman in Newburgh
Joseph C Hyndman son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Hyndman and brother of former Recorder William H Hyndman is reported as deceased in Newburgh with the notice noting family connections and status.
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Newburgh
Joseph C. Hyndman
Robert and
Elizabeth Hyndman
William H. Hynd
Grace Church Auxiliary stages unique closing program
The Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Church held its season ending meeting in the parish house. Members from Girls' Friendly Society and St. Mary's Gaild attended. The program under Mrs. A V Boak featured music readings and solos with costumes representing Japan China Sweden Philippines America India United States and Mexico. A talk on Junior Auxiliary by Mrs. E C Rushmore preceded plans for a Grace Church branch. A lawn fete was announced for June 29 at Mrs. W H Rogers home with a preparatory meeting set for June 10.
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Grace Church
Girls’ Friendly Society
St. Mary's Gaild
Reedor Smithers
A. V. Boak
i@nusual
Japan
China
Sweden
Philippines
American
United States
Mexico
Rose
Foster
C. Macardell
Mae Clinton
Madelein
Dusenberry
Adelaide
Pilla Nafz
Lucinda Horton
Land of the Sky Blue Water
Cadman
Linda Book
Helen Taylor
Laddie
Thayer
Madeleine Vans
Madeleine Dusenberry
E. C. Rushmore
Tuxed
Bennet Helps Run Republican Convention Proceedings
Chicago June 9 William Bennet the official parliamentarian works with clerks into the early hours typing the chairman's statements and delegate replies. He stands beside the chairman prompting remarks recognizing delegates and checking the record for accuracy.
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Chicago
William
Bennet
George L Lewis moves to Orange County Stock Farm
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Lewis relocate from Whitestone L I to the Orange County Stock Farm purchased by Mr. Lewis last year. He relinquishes his law practice with Graham Lameraux at 42 Broadway and adopts farming as a permanent vocation.
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Liberty Corners
George L. Lewis
Whitestone
L. L
Orange County
Lewis
Graham & Lameraux
Broadway
New York
Lehigh & New England R. R. C O
Florida
Pine Island
Campbell Hall
N. Y. Transit
of) Co
Man of Newburgh Dies at Home After Illness
A man from Newburgh died at his home on 3M First Street Monday after a long illness.
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Man
Newburgh
First Street
Special program at High School delights pupils
Thursday afternoon the High School staged a Shakespearean celebration. Highlights included A Midsummer Night's Dream themed items, Mildred Moore leading overture, a chorus from Noc turne, Over Hill Over Dale by the Glee Club, and piano pieces Hark Hark the Lark from Cymbeline and Who is Sylvia from Two Gentlemen of Verona performed by Miss Marjorie Horton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Moore
Over Hill
Over Dale
Glee Club
Marie Hart
Frances Hendricks
Ruth Cowley
Gladys Gordon
Louise Thorn
Mildred Carner
Hark
Cymbeline
Paderewski
Sylvia
Schubert
Marjorie Horton
Musical Talent: Playing Well Does Not Imply Singing Well
The article argues that skill in playing an instrument does not guarantee singing ability. It notes that tune is a divine gift and that many strong players may sound ridiculous attempting to sing. Conversely, some capable singers cannot play instruments accurately.
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New York American
Chess Metaphor Echoes in Colored Minister Debate
A chess analogy used by a wife to urge her husband to attend a debate between a colored minister and a white divine. He refused, saying with bishops of opposite colors on the board the game is sure to end in a draw.
Engagement for Grace EKatelle Lain to Howell Taylor
Mr and Mrs Milton A Lain of Westtown announce the engagement of their daughter Grace EKatelle to Howell Taylor of Florida. The announcement notes the families and the impending marriage plans.
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Mis
Milton A. Lain
Westtown
Grace Ekatelle
Howell Taylor
Florida
Chiefs Face Probe Over Vicious Vice Views
Newark June 9 An anonymous letter attacking Chief Walter J. Petersen of Oakland for his views on segregated vice districts sparked debate at the International Association of Police Chiefs convention. Petersen did not deny remarks attributed to him while blaming Rev. Franklin Roder for the attack.
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Newark
N. J
Walter J. Petersen
Oakland
Cal
International Association of Police Chiefs
Petersen
Franklin Roder
Police Chiefs’ Association
M. L. Meldrim
Savannah
William A. Pinkerton
Questions Asked by Railroad Men at Conference
New York June 9 representatives of the railroad brotherhoods pressed questions at a conference with the committee of general managers. They sought abolition of double compensation and cited a case where a freight brake man works a partial day then covers 200 miles for a hurt passenger brakeman, claiming three days' pay. Managers will answer by Monday and the conference adjourned at noon.
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New York
Brotherhoods
Committee of General Managers of Railways
Rodds
A. B. Garretson
Engineers' Board to Meet Saturday in Middletown
The 1916 Middletown Fire Department convention gathers tomorrow night at 6 in Beagles’ truck house on King street to nominate officers for the year. Officers now include Chief Charles Higham and assistants Leon Simpson Frank Schoonmaker and F B E O’Boyle with Archibald Taylor as treasurer. Higham has 33 years in the department and long service as smoke eater leader. Three delegates from each of the seven companies will attend.
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Middletown Fire Department
Beagles
King Street
Excelsiors
Charles Higham
Leon Simpson
Frank D. Schoonmaker
F. B E. O'Boyle
Archibald Taylor
Higham
Middletown
Pease
Middletown Calls for Local Chauffeurs Examination
Middletown motor car owners push for a chauffeurs examination to be held locally. Special Automobile Inspector Charles Higham says he has written to Secretary of State Francis M. Hugo to arrange an inspector and tests in Middletown, likely at City Hall, to avoid sending applicants to Port Jervis or Newburgh.
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Middletown
Charles Higham
Francis M. Hugo
Port Jervis
Liberty
Newburgh
Poughkeepsie
Secretary of State
Thoroughbreds Heading to Freshen This Fall
Scotchtown breeder Mills unloads a carload of high quality mares and yearlings from Madison County. The bloodline stock is described as thoroughbreds and expected to be sold later this fall.
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Scotchtown
K. Mills
Madison County Daa
Seationie
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Claverack
Mr. Dooley
Pat
Mozart
Dolefus
Johnny Schmoker
Aly Love
Gilberto
Arthur Hockey King
Overyone
Mra. King
Mra
Willard Bull
Mra W. Pb, Hamblin
Mra. W. A. Hemingway
Marvin R. Wheat
Sale Questioned
Music Glub
Ill
Moffett Studio
Kaufmann, Fabry & Co
International Film Service
Census Bureau
J.C. Hyndman
Grace Church Auxiliary
Miss McShane
Miss Lain
Hugo
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