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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1916

Page

3

Pupils of Mrs Seeley Give Recital at Masonic Temple

Music lovers gather at Masonic Temple for the eighth piano recital by Mrs Burdell Seeley pupils assisted by soprano Miss Marjorie Horton contralto Miss Minneola Fuller violinist Alexander Irvine of South Orange N J and accompanist Miss Lulu Quinn The program features multiple solos duets and two piano quartets with titles including Mignonette Golden Shower and Polonaise Militarie The audience applauded all performers and dancing followed with McConnal’s orchestra.

Masonic Temple Burdell Seeley Marjorie Horton Minneola Fuller Alexander Irvine South Orange N. J Lulu Quinn McConnal Seeley Cecil Dayton Elizabeth Evans Ruth Godfrey Lotta DuBois Ella McCue Mary Nash Myrtle Clark joNbesd Henna Dee Aletter Grace Shannon Kathleen Clark Edith Wood Mildred Gordon Mignonette Licner Florence Dayton Macy Sweezy Brahms Margaret Tichenor Constance Tichenor Helen Sweezy Curus Animan Stabat Mater Kuhe

Orange County Bible Society to Hold Meeting Tuesday

The 160th annual meeting of the Orange County Bible Society will be held Tuesday June 13 at Circleville Presbyterian Church. Board of Trustees meet 9 am, Board of Managers follow, then full society session. Rev. Floris Ferwerda will present the annual report and worldwide Bible distribution. Luncheon provided. officers listed include President Augustus Denniston and Secretary J Scott King.

Orange County Bible Society Circleville Presbyterian Church Board of Trustees Board of Managers Floris Ferwerda Campbell Hall Orange County Orange County Society American Oile Society American Bible Socy New York American Bible Society Westchester County Montgomery E. R. Kruizenga Presbyterian Church of Port Jervis J. R Sizoo Walden H. B. Scudder Washingtonville Taber Knox Reformed Church of Warwick Circleville Church Augustus Denniston J. Scott King Little Britain Ivan G. Martin Abner B. Hurtin Middletown

Tenth Annual Convention of Eagles at Flower City Rochester

The Fraternal Order of Eagles holds its tenth annual state convention in Rochester from June 18 to 21 with an expected attendance near 20 000. Events include welcome addresses by Mayor Hiram Folgerton and State President John Maloney, a 22 mile excursion, a banquet at Ontario Beach Park, elections for officers, a parade and ball game against Buffalo, carnival night, and a 30 piece band. Prizes total 150 for ritual exemplification and 50 offers for largest contingents and uniforms. souvenir program by Emanuel Koveleski with 43 pages.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Rochester Rochester Aerie Eagles Rochester Glee Club Dixie” Hines Hines New York State Hiram H. Folgerton John Maloney Watertown Frederick E. Hughes Yonkers Ri Ae Hotel Ontario Ontario Beach Park Buffalo Aerie Eagle Hall Aerie

Committee names for Arcanum Day in Concordia Council

The Concordia Council No. 1977 Royal Arcanum named a committee at their last meeting to arrange Royal Arcanum Day on Thursday June 22. Members are Chairman Leo Barnett George B. Flint Frank W. Elliott Frederick Rodgers Rosslyn M. Cox John J. Lawlor and Regent Joan W. Conkling.

Concordia Council Royal Arcanum Leo Barnett George B. Flint Frank W. Elliott Frederick Rodgers Rosslyn M. Cox John J. Lawlor Joan W. Conkling

Wife Seeks Husband Missing From Ellenville Farm Work

Miles Seaman, last seen leaving his Ellenville home on May 17, is sought by family and friends as his wife lies dying in a Newburgh hospital. A sister says a warrant for abandonment may be pursued. Seaman’s movements include Pine Bush and Walden and he owns a horse and wagon left with relatives. He is described as 5'9" tall, 175 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, fair complexion.

Miles Seaman Ellenville Newburgh Hospital Seaman Ulster Genevieve Shortell Syracuse Bilenville Tlt Pine Bush Charles R. Reed Newburgh Reed Grover Newman Walden Newman Times-Press Orange County

West Estate in Court of Appeals Albany

Walter West of Saratoga Springs appeals a Third Department ruling affirming a Saratoga term order that set aside his share of his father George West’s estate. The will assigned portions to his wife, who later remarried, with installments due in 1915 and later. The case argues trustees failed to protect his interests and whether the assignment could be made before due.

Albany Walter 5. West Saratoga Springs Appellate Division Third Department Justice Borst Saratoga Court of Appeals West George West Emily H. West John H. Burke Crawford and Cogan Lewis F. Carr Edgar T Brackett

Erie milk train wreck delays siding rerailment

The Erie milk train derailed last Tuesday night on the Mount Eve siding of the Pine Island branch. Crews struggle to lift the locomotive as rains have weakened the track bed, halting traffic on the siding though the main line remains in service. Rerailment may require substantial track repairs.

Erie Mount Eve Pine Island Port Jervis

Officers of U. C. T. Named in New York Grand Council

Kingston reports the New York State U. C. T. grand council elected Mason E. Shultis as grand treasurer after a close contest. Arthur Shafer won grand sentinel. Other officers include Weeks, George, Spencer, Hebbard, White, and executive committee members Burrus DuBois Barker Macomber. Delegates to the Columbus Supreme Council were chosen along with alternates. A trolley tour accompanied the election.

Kingston Grand Council State of New York Elks’ Home Mason E. Shultis R. Eggleston Watertown Grand Sentinel Arthur Shafer Albany C. H. Abbott Auburn M. P. Thwaite New York W. C. Nichols Buffalo Supreme Council Columbus John M. Weeks W. G. George James B. Spencer Syracuse C. A. Hebbard Rochester Andrew W. White Jamestown R. H. Davis Binghamton J. P. Burrus J. DuBois Newburgh George Barker George Macomber

Appellate Division Affirms $20,000 VLF Verdict

Mrs Etta Hinaman, administratrix of William Hinaman, wins affirmance of a February 1915 verdict awarding $20,000 under the Federal Employers' Liability Act for Hinaman's death near Deposit New York. The collision involved an Erie freight train and a second train at M X Siding. Hinaman’s survivors include three children. Attorneys Rendick Gardner Ivan Gardner for plaintiff. Watts Oakes Bright for Erie.

Orange County Etta G. Hinaman Port Jervis William Hinaman Supreme Court N. Y Hinaman Erie Rollison Hinaman Carlton Ross Hinaman Ivan A. Gardner Watts, Oakes & Bright

Mrs Benedict Taken by Death

Mrs W F Benedict of Hamilton died Saturday morning at age near seventy. Survived by husband Rev W L Benedict, two sons Walter L and W R Benedict, and daughter Mrs Ella M Wilcox of Hamilton. Funeral Monday afternoon at the late home in Hamilton.

Walter Ll. Benedict First National Bank W. F. Benedict Hamilton Benedict Vv. L. Benedict Walter L W. R. Benedict Ella M. Wilcox Ham

Rodgers Accepts Rockefeller Post At Pocantico Hills

Frank J. Rodgers a Middletown based Inspector of Construction in the State Highway Department has resigned to become private telegrapher for John D Rockefeller. He is now stationed at the Rockefeller estate Pocantico Hills Westchester County.

Frank J. Rodgers Middletown State Highway Department Sullivan County John D. Rockefelter Ificent Pocantico Hills Westchester County

Rose May Takes Painting Lessons Confusion At Studio

Rose May pursues painting lessons while Marie asks about a studio and Rose contradicts noting the scene shifts to a beauty shop where a judge appears. The brief hints at a quirky misunderstanding or social jest amid a mixed setting.

Rose May Marie

Fifteen year old Minnie Hubler hurt by motor saw accident

Minnie Hubler fifteen of Wurtsboro suffered leg injuries at her home when she slipped near a woodpile where workers used a motor saw. Dr Beakes Bloomingburg advised transfer to Thrall Hospital for treatment and possible amputation.

Minnie Hubler Abraham Hubler Wurtsboro Dr. Beakes Bloomingburg Beakes Thrall Hospital

Seniors Decide On Several Graduation Matters

The senior class met to finalize graduation items. Rev. Dr. E VanDyke Wight was chosen to preach the baccalaureate sermon on June 25 at Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church. Miss Mildred Moore to perform close day songs. Banquet committee chaired by Wilbur Marks with Alvin Purdy Olive H Donald and Emma Dudley. Gift committee Frances Conner Ruth F Giles Mildred Moore Charles Quinn Stanley Helden. The class hopes rain ends by commencement week for an enjoyable time.

FE. VanDyke Wight Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church Mildred Moore Wilbur Marks Alvin Purdy Olive H. Donald Emma Dudley Frances Conner Ruth F. Giles Charles Quinn Stanley Helden

Hospital Managers Postpone Pavilion Site Selection

The June meeting of the Middletown State Hospital Board of Managers reviewed Dr. Ashley’s report and postponed choosing a site for the tuberculosis pavilion due to bad weather. The spring State Hospital Commission visit is slated for next week while routine duties and staff movements were noted.

Middletown State Hospital Lena Hinchman Townsend Newburgh Charles E. Townsend State Hospital Commission

Chautauqua Club Elects Officers at June Meeting

The Chautauqua Club met June 8 at Mrs J Willis Crans home with eleven members present. Officers elected for the year are President Mrs Thomas Watts Vice President Miss Mary McShane Secretary Treasurer Miss Alice M Southworth Federation Delegate Mrs B T Hanford.

Chautauqua Club J. Willis Crans Thomas Watts Misa Mary McShane Misa Alice M. Southworth Federation B. T. Hanford Cranes Julian Street New York City Luther Burbank Thomas A. Fedison Joseph Choate Lauren Arandeis Samuel Crothers Hamilton Mebie Henry van Dyke Bliss Carmen Alfred Noyes Robert Service Fata Edith Wharton Booth Tarkington W York City Bowling Green Trinity Church Washington Irving Place van Courtland Manor House New York

Officers Chosen By Music Club In Friday Meeting

The Music Club elected Mia Henry D. Sayer as president and Edith Blanchard as vice president. Evelyn Korn became secretary treasurer with Genevieve Ogden on the executive committee and Ethel Stern as federation representative. Next meeting set for June 14 at Mrs. C. Macardell, with MacDowell Club guests.

Mary Bradley Mia Henry D. Sayer Edith Blanchard Evelyn Korn Federation Ethel Stern Genevieve Ogden C. Macardell MacDowell Club Constantinople A

Local Colony at Bridgeport Grows

Local boys fill key posts at Bridgeport ammunition plants. Thomas Welch promoted to department manager at U M C Co. Harry Corwin becomes Mohegan store manager. Other U M C employees include Charles Sayer Gilbert Ferguson Chaplain Benson and Tompkins. Tom Welch met James Hill in New York City, Mills Hotel manager.

Bridgeport Conn Thomas Welch Harry Corwin Mohegan Charles Sayer Gilbert A. Ferguson Chaplain Benson O Tompkins Tom Welch New York City James Hill Mills Hotel

Fordham Law School student completes second year

Poughkeepsie June 1 Morschauser son of Supreme Justice and Mrs Morschauser has completed his second year of study at Fordham University Law School in New York City.

Poughkeepsie Morschauser Supreme Justice Fordham University Law School New York City

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