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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1916

Page

5

Children Observe Day at Goshen Presbyterian Church

Children’s Day services were held in Goshen yesterday despite rain with a decorated chancel, an orchestra, and addresses by Rev. F S Haines and J W Gott. Baptisms occurred before the program, and a church concert with organ accompanied singing was planned for next Sunday evening.

Goshen Presbyterian John A. Tierney Carl Berg William B. Mead Howard Dayton F.S. Haines J. W. Gott

Horses and mules shipped to Jersey City for war needs

Including this afternoon's shipment there will be about 1 000 horses and mules sent from Ludlum Farms stock yards today. All will be shipped to Jersey City awaiting transport to Italy and France. Carpenters build a hay shed as work continues at the stock farms. An inspector of prisons will attend tomorrow's Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss using county jail labor at Orange Farm and nearby roads. Several New York relatives visited John Black on Sunday. George Conklin of St Elmo plans to marry today in Newark.

Ludlum Farms Jersey City Italy France State Department Board of Supervisors Orange Farm

Local Women Return After Two Week Visit

Mrs. Myndred Brandt of Albany and Mrs. Charles F. Jones of Schenectady have returned home after spending two weeks with their mother Mrs. Christine Farnum on Montgomery Street.

Myndred Brandt Albany Charles F. Jones Schenectady Christine Farnum Montgomery Street

Mrs Farnum Visits Albany and Schenectady Friends

Mrs. Alvin B. Farnum travels to Albany and Schenectady to visit friends Mrs. Charlies F. Jones and Mrs. Myndred Brandt.

Alvin B. Farnum Albany Schenectady Charlies F. Jones Myndred Brandt

Local youths and visitors seen in town this Sunday

Mart Dougherty from Jersey City visited his parents here Sunday. Marshall Swezey and John DeVine, students at Mackenzie Prep, are home for the summer. Frank Kelley returns for the summer after attending the New York Electrical School this winter. Robert Wright of New York City was in town visiting friends Sunday.

Mart Dougherty Jersey City Marshall Swezey John DeVine Mackenzie Prep Frank Kelley New York Electrical School Robert Wright New York City Friends

Mule Kicks John Morris at Ludium Farm Incident

John Morris was kicked in the right arm by a mule while helping load livestock at the Ludium farm yesterday afternoon. The mules appear active and tolerate shipment better than horses, according to observers.

Ludium Farm John Morris

Kirwin Secures Action with Model Hand Laundry

Clifford Kirwin has secured action with the Model Hand Laundry, details limited to the arrangement and the involved parties.

Clifford Kirwin

Chats to Play Baseball at Warwick Sunday Afternoon

The Chats will play baseball at Warwick Sunday afternoon. The brief town game schedule notes a Sunday matchup expected to draw local fans.

Warwick

Missing Calf Found Near Erie Tracks

A red heifer owned by Grant Hugh Browne strayed from the Johnson farm on Monday and was found yesterday afternoon along the Erie tracks below the village. The finder reports footprints clearly embedded in the mud leading away from the calf.

Grant Hugh Browne Johnson Farm Erie Tracks

Mr Bailey Returns to Work After Illness

William Bailey, confined to his home for three days with a carbuncle, is able to return to work today.

MR. Bailey William Bailey

Village Personals and Local Visits Highlight Week

Polly Allaway of New York City visited friends in town yesterday. R. C. Coleman and daughter returned from New Rochelle where they visited ex Mayor Colwell. Charles Hulse reports a large batch of pheasants hatched last week.

Polly Allaway New York City R. C. Coleman New Rochelle Colwell Charles Hulse

Demand for food lands man in jail

Officer David Clark was called to the Seneca Jessup farm on Florida road. Joe Clark, a Chicago man described as a weary Willie, demanded food, forced entry, and threatened residents before being removed. He created a disturbance at Jessup’s and a tenant’s home before being detained.

David Clark Seneca Jessup Florida Road Joe Clark Willie Chicago

McGrath Couple Return Home From New York Trip

Mr and Mrs G H McGrath returned from New York this morning to their summer home on Montgomery state road.

G. H. McGrath New York Montgomery State Road

Bullson Buys Stake in Reformatted Restaurant Ownership

Alexander Bullson has purchased his share in the restaurant formerly known as Black's. He once belonged to Bullson & Ferguson, the former owners of the establishment.

Alexander Bullson Black's Restaurant Bullson Bullson & Ferguson

Mrs A S Murray Hosts Friends From New York

Mrs A S Murray welcomes friends from New York for a weekend gathering at her home on South Street.

Mrs. A. S. Murray New York South Street

Fisher Leaves for Short Trip to Worcester

C Fisher an employee of Brown Leigh Park Stable Corporation is set for a brief journey to Worcester for a work related errand.

C. Fisher Brownleigh Park Stable Corporation Worcester

Marble shipment arrives for Miller Reed Co in New York

A large shipment of marble for the Miller Reed Co of New York arrived this morning and is hauled to the Tweedy residence under construction near the village.

Miller Reed Co New York Tweedy

Private Harry F. Riggs Visits Parents at Home

Private Harry F. Riggs of the U S Army Engineers detachment at West Point is spending a weekend with his parents.

Harry F. Riggs U. S. Army Engineers West Point

Speed Typing Contest at High School Named

A representative from the Remington Typewriter Co. will attend the High School on June 12 to host a speed typing contest for students and award two gold medals.

Remington Typewriter Co

Matinee Cancelled at Historic Track After Muddy Grounds

The matinee at the Historic Track is not held this afternoon because heavy rainfall in recent days has left the track very muddy.

Children Day Observed At M E Church And Presbytery

Sunday marks Q Children’s Day at M E Church with a baptism service at 11. Afterward the congregation attends Children’s Day exercises at the Presbyterian Church. Sunday school leads the 7:30 program. All are welcome and the offering goes to the Board of Education of the M BE Church.

M. EB Presbyterian Church Board of Education M. BE

Social notes mention locals’ travel and visits

The Times Press social column lists motion to summer homes and visits: ard D. Rockefellow and family to Muncie Island. Mrs. Millspaugh of Elyria Ohio visiting Middletown friends. Motorcycle Patrolman August Meas on vacation. Percival Bennett to lead motorcycle squad for 14 days. Miss Margaret Lee and Henriet ta Macey of New York visiting Miss Macoy’s sister on Courtland street. numerous local hosting and travel plans including Harding heading to Bogulasa Louisiana for work and Mrs Russell returning to Clifton New Jersey.

Ard D. Rockefellow Muncie Island William Millspaugh Elyria Ohio Millspaugh Middletown August Meas Percival Bennett Margaret Lee Henrietta Macey New York City J. G. Harding Yale Forest School Bogulasa Louisiana Great Southern Lumber Co Harding Ana George Russell Henry Riker Pilgrims’ Corners Clifton N. J Howard Lawrence Cornelius Macarden Houston Avenue Charles H. Weygant, Jr Montgomery Madeline Stevens Syracuse University Herbert Stevens Washington Street Charles Topping Hurleyville

Walter B. DeCamp Dies Suddenly in California

Sussex N J June 10 Walter B DeCamp a former Sussex resident died suddenly in Claremont California due to a heart condition. Funeral held in Pomona Calif burial there. He with his uncle John P Brown bought De Camps Hotel in 1882 later ran a jewelry business in New York and managed the St Cloud Hotel in Washington NJ. He also worked in Little Falls and Morristown before moving to California eight years ago with his family.

Walter B. DeCamp Sussex N. J Claremont Cal Pomona Walter DeCamp John P. Brown DeCamp

Death of Napanoch resident Charles Black on Church Street

Charles Black died at his Napanoch home on Church Street at four Saturday morning after months of asthma and ill health. He was born to Derrick V. N. Black and Mary Keegan and survived by a widow, son Christopher, daughter Mary, two brothers Nathan and John, and two sisters Mrs. William Osterhoudt and. He served in the First New York State Volunteers light artillery in the Civil War and attended Lincoln's funeral as a survivor chosen from his unit.

Charlies Black Charles Black Church Street Napanoch Mr. Black Derrick V. N. Black Mary Keegan New York State Volunteers Abraham Lincoln Christopher Mary Nathan John William Osterhoudt Earl Bly Utah Brooklyn H. G. Cranse Olive Street George Cranse Newburgh Emma L. Ambler Poughquay Edward Shevlin Hook and Ladder Company No. 131 George Finn Finn McQualds Samuel J. Stickney Philip Charles Stickney Sussex N. J William Power Margaret New York City Ursuline Academy Powers Candace Adrienne Daneon Henrietta McCoy John Howlings Roosa Gap Millicent Elston Norfolk Smith Miss Elston Crescent Place Harold J. Faulkner New York Law School William Faulkner Faulkner Lake Minnewaska Western Union G. T. Townsend Frank H. Finn Atlantic City National Bankers’ Association Katherine Whitney Bridgeport Philadelphia Friends John D. Botti Buck Sheerin New York Mr. Botti Charles Flanigan Flanigan New York Times Frank H. White Walton Campbell Hall H. B. Darrow Herbert, Jr Pittchurch Pa Pittsburgh Darrow A. J. van Winkle D. H. M. Sutherland Edna Phelps Hudson, N. Y Oliver VanKeuren Pine Bush Harriett A. Curtis Plainfield Courtland Place Auto James E. Burr Frank T. Smith Scranton Magnus Clarholm G. 8. Wickham Linden Avenue Ivan A. Gardner Albany Albany Law School Gardner

Funeral announced for Mrs Charlies Porter Middletown

Mrs Charlies Porter of Middletown will be laid to rest at her home Tuesday at 11 AM with the interment to follow at Fantinehill cemetery.

Charlies Porter Middletown Fantinehill Cemetery

Miss Wynkoop Dies After Appendicitis Surgery at 26

Ellenville notes the death of Miss Alice Wynkoop aged 26 at Toppings Sanitarium after an appendix operation. A hospital graduate from Pittsfield and trained nurse of nearly two years, she is survived by her parents seven brothers and one sister. Funeral at St Mary's Church, interment Fantinehill. Also reported is Mrs Cornelia Finch of Bloomingdale who died after months illness. services led by Rev Dixon and burial Mt Rest Butler.

Alice Wynkoop Ellenville John Wynkoop Topping's Sanitarium Miss Wynkoop St. Mary's R. C. Church Thomas B. Dougherty Fantinehill Cemetery Cornelia Finch Butler N. J Argus Finch Edward VanHorn Cee Finch The Pearl Heights Bloomingdale Charles M. Dixon Pompton Reformed Church

Cuneo Trial Date Is Fixed In Newburgh Court

In Newburgh the County Court opened with Judge Seeger presiding. The trial date for Anthony Cuneo of Middletown was set for June 19. Several other criminal cases were assigned dates including George F. Werner and excise matters. Harlow's abandonment case was postponed to October on DA Hirschberg’s suggestion and Michael Wright’s case denied a delay.

Newburgh Seeger William Maxwell Orange County Irving McKeel Stephen D. Harlow Hirschberg George F. Werner Middletown Ivan Gardner Barbara Rysinger Goshen Mr. Gardner Michael Wright Mr. Powers Anthony Cuneo

Mrs Elizabeth Griffin Dies in Monroe After Six Months Illness

Mrs Elizabeth Griffin widow of Patrick Griffin died at her home in Monroe Sunday evening aged 76 years nine days after a six month illness. Born in Ireland to John and Mary Connolly she came to America at 30 and lived in Monroe 37 years. She was a Roman Catholic and is survived by one son William. Funeral Wednesday at 9:30 from the Roman Catholic Church with interment at St Johns Cemetery Goshen.

Elizabeth Griffin Monroe Patrick Griffin Ireland John Mary Connolly William St. John's Cemetery Goshen

Mrs Nicolas Stace Dies After Illness in Harriman

Mrs Nicolas Stace aged 72 died of pneumonia at 10 o'clock Tuesday evening June 6 at the home of her daughter Mrs Elizabeth Kopchak Harriman after about a week of illness. She came from Austria 24 years ago with her family and is survived by her husband Nicolas and four daughters including Annie Nuer lensky Susan wife of John Melinda and E Elizabeth Kopchak. The funeral was at St Anastasia's Church with burial in the churchyard.

Nicolas Stace Harriman May Stace Elizabeth Kopehak Austria Sloatsburg Nicolas St

Freight Men at Maybrook Strike Seventy-Four Workers Walk Out

Seventy four Central New England Railroad freight office employees at Maybrook walked out at 2 pm on Saturday after a 30 minute unpaid extension. Workers from Walden Poughkeepsie Goshen Newburgh Maybrook and Middletown filed notice threatening to quit if wages are not raised. No settlement reported by late today.

Central New England Railroad Company Maybrook Walden Poughkeepsie Goshen Newburgh Middletown Comny

Funeral for John Howard in Harriman Amid Gloomy Weather

The June 9 service for John Howard drew a large crowd despite rain. Rev. G D Fisher preached from Proverbs 16 1 1, with a quartet choir and organist Mrs Mose Beal. Hymns included Safe in the Arm of Jesus Some Day Well Understand and In the Sweet Bye and Bye. Bearers were James Kiley Chas McCall J D Smith and Anson Cole. Interment followed at Highlands Cemetery.

John Howard Harriman G. D. Fisher Jesus James Kiley Chas, McCall J. D. Smith Anson Cole the Highlands

Pay Increases Granted to Central New England Railroad Workers

In Poughkeepsie on June 12 the Central New England railroad granted pay raises for roadway department workers clerks and transfer platform men from five to seven percent. A New York committee is examining demands of engineers firemen and conductors for all roads as a unit. no details will be available until the committee reports.

Poughkeepsie Central New England Railroad New York

Alfred Gordon Civil War veteran dies in Sparrowbush

Alfred Gordon a Sparrowbush resident died at St Francis Hospital on Monday after a long illness described as dropay. He was aged 75, born in Deerpark, son of Cornelius and his wife. A carpenter and mason by trade, he lived most of his life in Cuddebackville and Sparrowbush and served in the Civil War with the 44th New York State Volunteer Infantry the Tenth Legion.

Alfred Gordon Port Jervis Sparrowbush St. Francis Hospital Deerpark Cornelius Gordon Cuddebackyville 44Th New York State Volunteer Infantry Tenth Legion Carpenter Mason

Death by Own Action Ends Oscar Michael of Orange

Newark, N. J., June 12. Oscar Michael 55 cut his throat in his home bathroom at 15 Berkeley avenue Orange yesterday morning and died within minutes. A nurse heard the fall and alarmed Charles Michael who broke the locked door. Dr M. Herbert Simmons viewed the scene and ruled it death by own action. Michael had ruined his fortune after the failure of Oscar Michael & Co. in Newark last April and had a nervous break down. He had stayed in Battle Creek briefly for recovery. He is survived by his wife Miss Sarah Stern and three sons Benjamin, Herbert and Oscar Michael Jr.

Newark N. J Oscar Michael Berkeley Avenue Orange Michael M. Herbert Simmons Benjamin Rodney Michael Herbert J. Michael Oscar Michael, Jr

Charles T Adams Dies of Heart Disease at 35

Charles T Adams died at his home 102 Academy Avenue Saturday aged 35 years five months and 17 days after a six week illness from heart disease. He lived in the city his entire life and was employed as a tinsmith and a member of the Tinsmiths Union. Survived by his mother Mrs Eva Adame. Funeral notice appears elsewhere.

Charles T. Adams Academy Avenue Eva Adame Tinsmiths Union

Death of Monticello Child Ernhout at Age Eight

John Ernhout of Monticello died Friday night at 7 20 at Thrall Hospital after an appendectomy. He was eight years ten months and twenty two days old, born July 17, 1997, and survived by his parents two sisters and a brother. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church and Monticello Sunday School.

John Ernhout John L Rachel Ernhout Monticello Thrall Hospital Presbyterian Church and

Hinaman verdict upheld by court in Newburgh

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court unanimously affirms a $20,000 award to Mrs. Etta G Hinaman of Port Jervis for the death of her husband William Hinaman, killed August 16, 1914, when he was struck by an Erie train.

Newburgh The Supreme Court Etta G Hinaman Port Jervia the Erie William Hinaman

Mrs Philip L Jacobs Dies After Stroke at Home

Mrs Philip L Jacobs of Youngsville Sullivan county died at her home last Saturday following a stroke that she had suffered the prior Tuesday and from which she never regained consciousness. She had been in poor health for several years and earlier suffered a first stroke in September 1912. She was a sister of Mrs Sophia Morgans of Middletown.

Philip L. Jacobs Youngsville Clara A. Indersied Sullivan County

Miss Anderson Wins Key At Syracuse Commencement

Mr and Mrs F W Anderson attend University exercises in Syracuse as daughter Helen Anderson earns the Phi Seta Kappa key for high average. Her final 91 percent comes after a long illness. Mr Cleeves, longtime Mead & Taft foreman in Cornwall, had paralysis and years of bed confinement.

Miss Anderson F. W. Anderson Syracuse Helen Anderson Mr. Cleeves Mead & Taft Co Cornwall

William A. Cleeves Dies at Home in Meadow Brook

William A. Cleeves of Meadow Brook died at his home around 6 o clock. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the family.

Leland W Henry Dies After Lingering Illness at Ferndale

Leland W Henry aged 29 died at Ferndale on Tuesday June 6 after a lingering illness. He had lived in Ferndale for several years and was well and favorably known. He is survived by his wife.

Leland W. Henry Ferndale

Children the Day Observed Amid Rainy Morning Blessings

Sunday services across First Presbyterian First Congregational St Pauls Baptist and other churches celebrated Children’s Day with baptisms confirmations and special programs. Church leaders praised attendance and noted prizes for perfect attendance and faithfulness. The day featured recitations prayers and musical items by school choirs and orchestras.

Eastern Star Ceremonial in Nyack Highlights Visit

Rockland County Chapter No. 371 of the Order of Eastern Star held a ceremonial meeting in Nyack on Thursday night. The event featured Mrs Agnes J Strack deputy worthy matron of the Tenth District and Clarence Decker Stony Point assistant grand lecturer as part of an official visit.

Nyack Rockland County Order of Eastern Star Agnes J. Strack State of New York Clarence Decker Stony Point

Visit at Wurtsboro Guests of Mrs Page and Family

In Wurtsboro June Mrs Cole and her sister Miss Davies of Newburgh stayed with their uncle and Mrs Richard Page, hosted during a family gathering. The event highlighted kinfolk visiting relatives in the village, with local hospitality noted.

Wurtsboro Cole Miss Davies Newburgh Richard Page

Also Mentioned on This Page

Goshen Presbyterian Church Erie Mt. Eve Pine Island Wena Clark Supreme Court of Court House Arthur Tompkins Virgil H. Osterhout Bessie V. Osterhout Quick W. Bennet Duell John Black George Conklin St. Elmo Times Press Edgar Friend University of Pennsylvania Dental College Lome Thomas Wilson W. A. Wilson CUNEO Charles T. Adame Hinaman Wm. A. Cleeves William A. Cleeves Meadowbrook China First Presbyterian Church Jeanette Margaret Cutler Beatrice Evelyn Cutler Jeanette Beakes Crisdell Julia Carner Louise Dickerson Margaret Moon Marian Simpson Louise Fellows Thelma Jennings Charles Elmer Elizabeth Slawson Elizabeth Kirkwood Jacob McCullom Marian Fetherman Charles Dunning Wellman Scudder Walter Taylor Marguerite Rich Beakes Dickerson Helen Horton Bella Ptessentesssy GR Dee Alice Rich Og Wee Slawson Sesabeth Stivers Violets Ruth Lyman Jack-in-the Pudpit Ora Sutton Beakes Dickeran Rowu Marian Young Marguerite Trauger Janet Stivore Isabel Young Helen Rockafellow Vivian Rich Floyd W. Morgana First Congregational Sunda Pierce Reeve Seward Ogden St. Paul's Church Fred J. Hodee Grinton Ruth Groo Lena Hall Elizabeth Halstead Marion Wallace Kathryn Benedict Florence Ketchum Evaline Korn Juanita Mills Viola Cecil Dayton Sadie V. Legg Clarence Remsen Alton Rackett Tor Francis Benedict Edna M. Dodd Maude Loder Florence Marie Powers Louise Wilson Waldo Little Margaret Wear Mabel Scott Russell Pembleton Floyd Olds Irwin Crawford Richard Gould Isabel Wallace Lewis Matthewing Florence McCary Kathleen Wallace Mildred Legg Thoughta Harry Lerg Roland Lybelt Pastor Scripture Lewis Kelder Dorothy Bowers Alice Wright Lena Randall Blanche Webb Ruth Nelke Suesta Smith Dessaur Mildred Hoffman Fdna Gifford Marion Benedict Frances Wood Dorothy Dessaur Olive Harding Ruth Adgate Mildread Dodd Ethel Bvana Orma Nogers Willian Plumenaner Rosanna McCarey Beatrice Puller Aileen Wallace Ida Harding Mabel Tucker First Baptist Church Missa Dennis Vernooy Beatrice Funnell Lena Sperl Cornelia Holly Olive Mulford Lucia Mitchell Evelyn Wood Thelma Wilcox James Hunter Robin Mildred Bowers Christ Stanley Farrington Floyd Buck Oliver Farrington Lester Wright James Witter Sam la Vallee Rosedrill Gladys Benson Gladys Cole Gladys Webb Edith Silver Edith Holbert Irene Welling Mary Ronk Ruth E. Sayer Tielma Dpd Margaret A. Sweet Henry PF Olive May Hulse George H. V. Gordon M. Shimer Delight L. Millspaugh Ruth E. Macinnes North Street Congregational Times
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