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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
7
Justice Hughes accepts the Republican nomination pledging Americanism and strong national defense. He denounces diplomatic weakness over Mexico, calls for restored diplomacy, firm protection of rights, and full mobilization of economic and military power, urging unity and sober duty.
The State Civil Service Commission lists July 16 exam openings including Assistant Bacteriologist Port of New York and State Archives Public Records division roles. Positions range from $1,200 to $2,400 with varied ages and gender requirements across departments including Health, Prisons, Education, Archives, and Public Service.
Ellenville June 12 The township spelling contest held in the High school auditorium Friday afternoon June 9 included about 35 contestants from Wawarsing schools. Winners advance to the county contest at Ulster County Fair in Ellenville, then the State Fair in Syracuse.
State Civil Service Commission announces vacancies including Park Caretaker and Superintendent of Bottling Plants with daily rates from $3 to $5 and a $1,500 stipend mention. Applications due by July 5. Details and circulars available from the commission in the state capital.
Eugene Arthur Scherpich formerly of this city and a 1912 Middle town High School graduate earned an A B degree at Columbia University. He will study law at the university and has secured a summer position with the law firm Jones McKinney Steinbrink on Montague Street New York.
Mrs Ralph Eaton won a set of gold pins in a hearts prize during an evening event with pink carnation favors. The Pilenville Board of Trade will meet Monday at Norbury Hall to review advertising folders for Ellenville. A A pew camp of the Patriotic Order of Sons of America was organized at Ellenville with 20 charter members. Wawarsing Lodge conferred the Master Mason degree on four candidates. Principal R W Thompson was placed on the state examiner eligible list for the Lat in division. William Deyo, son of the Napanoch Reformatory warden, graduates from Princeton College. his father attended commencement.
The Little Mothers League awards prizes after a health exam by Miss A. Pauline Stewart won first prize of 3 dollars with a 98 score, Harriet Goff second prize 2 dollars, and Ethel Funnell a large candy box. Twenty one girls took the test and will receive state official certificates. a new class starts September.
Newburgh June 12 Democrats canvass district for nomination material and focus on Robert H Barnett as the likely candidate. Barnett says he has not heard of it and is too busy to consider such talks.
In New York on Wednesday June 12 Mrs Louise P Burt of Warwick and Archibald M Maclay announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children Grinnell Burt and Helen Maclay. The ceremony will be at the bride’s home 30 West Sixty ninth Street with Mrs Franklin A Reece as matron of honor and bridesmaids Cora Weir Agnes Page-Brown Mildred Watson Smith and Jeanne Orr. Best man will be H Pierson Burt. ushers Harold Pitman Paul Woodman John Beattie and Donald Wilder.
A striking note on gestures as a deadly insult to Mohammedans in the east sparks controversy and debate about cultural boundaries and respect amid rising tensions.
The search for 15 Lmall Place Jersey City boy Jimmie Glass who has been missing 18 months may be nearing a break. Police pursue a lead they deem the strongest yet as his mother traveled over 10 000 miles. The theory holds Jimmie playing on a highway in Greenley Pennsylvania was struck by a truck and killed with the body hurried away and buried to hide the crime.
Greenwich Conn June 12 John Gordon Fellows of Tuxedo died at the home of his cousin Miss Eliza P Cronkhile after a brief illness He was in his 67th year Born in New York City he was the son of George A Fellows a prominent merchant He graduated from Harvard in 1882 and never engaged in active business He was a member of the New York Yacht Knickerbocker Tuxedo Union and Racquet Clubs and was a bachelor.
In Chicago on a June 12 session the New York delegation split with 11 delegates backing Burkett of Nebraska. The names Cady Marshall Stimson Robinson Douglas Bondy Krulewitch Hahn Bennet Rose Hogetradt were listed as supporters. Delegates cited personal contacts and pledged backing as reasons for the bloc.
C. D. Starks of Port Jervis and County Sealer John E. DuBois of Westtown join the New York State Association of Weights and Measures membership committee in Elmira session last week. John T. Curtis of Monticello serves as chairman of the resolutions committee.
The Montgomery Fire Department crews the Fleet Hook and Ladder Co No 1 and Wallkill Engine and Hose Co No 2 decorate graves on Memorial Day. Local events include high school alumni reception June 20 with Haskin's orchestra, graduations and sermons in churches, dances at The Evergreens June 23, and a band concert program.
The Times Press notes Rev D C Hughes longtime Summit Avenue Baptist Church pastor in Jersey City N J admired for teaching and leadership He mentored many future ministers and professionals and inspired his son Justice Hughes with a trial of studious ambition. Mrs Edson Mapes contributed to the tribute portrait included.
Farm Bureau reports results from a winter demonstration across Wail Kill and Crawford townships. On 69 farms the average receipts were 2417 dollars per farm with expenses 1508 leaving 999 net income. Average capital per farm was 16858 dollars with real estate 7245 and dairy cattle quality emerging as key.
Montclair New Jersey June 12 Mrs John Matone died Saturday at Mountainside Hospital from injuries suffered May 4 when an automobile she rode in was struck by a train on the Erie Railroad Greenwood Lake division. Her death is the fourth from the accident joining Edsall Davenport Franklin William Feinbloom Hamburg and Miss Florence Howard Paterson. Feinblooms mother was granted letters of administration on his estate in Sussex Court Saturday.
Lieut Harry Blythe of Co L Ket Regiment received his commission as captain and will assume duties immediately. His promotion follows his Albany examination success and the advancement of Capt Sheehan of Newburgh to major of the First Regiment.
Rose invites Violet to play bridge, noting Violet has become a recluse. Their exchange hints at social circles and a shift to solitude, with a brief ad reference to illustrated bits and classified ads.
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