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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
3
Senator Henry M. Sage outlines state revenue needs to a Buffalo audience, defending tax policy while urging increased funding for insane hospitals, prisons, schools, roads, and state services. He warns against cutting vital programs and advocates income taxes and a corporate tax to sustain future obligations.
The Erie timetable, effective June 19, adjusts arrivals and departures from James WUrect depot. Eastbound trains shift times with new services including Train 182 starting July 2, Train 44 Middletown to Port Jervin, and Sunday runs for trains 718 and 710. Westbound shifts move Train 179 to 4 17 p m, adds Train 1B from June 10 to December 29, and discontinues Train 7 at 11 40 p m. Additional Sunday trains 702 705 and 70? updated timings.
Charlies BL Hawver examined 25 persons for chauffeur licenses at the Common Council Chamber after driving notes were given to the men early in the morning. John J. Curran of the automobile bureau collected $118 for violations tied to wrong license plates. Officials later went to Liberty. Applicants for chauffeurs in Orange and Sullivan counties will send requests to New York. State totals show $5,293,887 collected by the Automatic Tax Office in June, with registrations rising year to year.
At a board meeting, Prof Tuthill outlined recent Red Cross parades by pupils, praised marching discipline, and urged funding for new records to keep music current. He noted 40 youths hired by the New York State Food Commission for farm service, with continued supervision through summer. The annual school exhibit was announced with a focus on affordable prepared foods. A Red Cross household economics program led by Mins Hageman was described, including potential paid instruction. a committee will discuss funding with Dr Hardenbergh. May 25 pupil totals, daily attendance, and overall enrollment figures were provided, with May averages higher than last year.
International News Service reports dangers from mail order physicians in Mississippi Tennessee Georgia Florida Alabama. Fake medical certificates allowed unqualified practitioners to operate in several states. Authorities seized fake credentials and moved to bar violators.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 28 to 2 to abolish the Middletown Children’s Home after nearly three years of debate. The county will place current and future dependents in homes or institutions, with the act effective immediately and property disposition referred to the county attorney.
Middletown residents enjoyed a rare concert at the First Presbyterian Church by the Apollo Club for Red Cross relief. Miss Florence Otis supplied rich soprano selections, with Andrew J. Baird as conductor, while the male chorus and other soloists delivered a series of varied pieces earning enthusiastic ovations and encores.
Special Orders No. 94 appoint Herbert B. Royes of Utica City as First Sergeant of the regimental supply company under Captain Cookinham. He reported on June 5 Registration Day as a private after transferring from the Sanitary Detachment where he held Sergeant First Class.
Harvey William a blacksmith of Emporia was sentenced to three months in jail for a disorderly conduct conviction by Police Judge Rev J H J Rice. He was paroled with conditions that he may travel from his shop to home only in the company of his wife and must remain under escort except when at his home or shop. Williams accepted the parole terms.
Residents near an accero church report inability to sleep due to loud revival meetings. Ambrose Dupieaty and neighbors complain to police, saying the noise disrupts families and lives. Officers are asked to suppress the disturbances.
Philadelphia January 13 an item notes a man from Newark, Sullwell, examined by U S Marine medical examiners with a diagnosis of hypopituitarism linked to political activity. The report butts heads with counterclaims from doctors and Sullwell.
A June 13 meeting of the Montgomery Home Defense League at Sealor's Hall urged bond subscriptions for Liberty G. T. Townsend. Townsend, president of Merchants' National Bank Middle town, spoke forcibly on bond need. Local residents, including women, purchased bonds in New York representations, with several thousand dollars bought and some at $590 by a single purchaser.
Mrs Evelyn Aldrich of New York City lectured on Agriculture First Aid to Patriotism at the Wortsboro schoolhouse on June 13 accompanied by Miss Myrta Gibbs district organizer. Evangelist John McKay opened two weeks of meetings at the M F Church and various residents visited town relatives and conducted normal spring church and club events including a Woman's Equal Suffrage Club meeting and a quarterly M E Church conference set for June 20.
A staff party at the Staff House of the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital announced the marriage of Dr. Walter A. Schmitz, assistant physician, to Miss Mary M. Norris, R N, hospital matron. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. M. C. Ashley and other staff members. Cards and refreshments marked the evening. Dr. Schmitz, a Hahnmann Medical College graduate and former Philadelphia resident, weds Miss Norris, once of Greater New York. The community extends congratulations and good wishes.
The officers and employees of New Hampton Farms are praised for a 100 percent subscription to Liberty bonds after two strong showings in the Registration Car parade. Major Lawes traveled to New York with the applications, and every officer and employee is commended for their effort, with $8.43 total subscribed.
Over a third of the 237 graduates at Vassar College expect to marry, a new record set as 36 of the class of 237 reported engagements at the annual supper. Daisy Chala is among the notable names mentioned in the day’s events. Recovery reported for Raymond Hunter after surgery, with doctors from Mare AA and Alete Hill noting improvement.
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