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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
1
Washington, June 16 1914 Edmund Platt reports on a sweltering day in the House with members in light fabrics and white flannel suits. Observations note speakers Clark Jefferson Lavy and others in summer attire while discussing adjournment prospects and pending antitrust and appropriation bills.
Westtown loses a local baseball game against Biute Hill with a final score not clearly stated. The report also mentions graduation plans for Hansburg High School and several upcoming church and community events in Asbury Park and nearby towns, including Children's Day services and a sermon series led by Rev. P. M. Line.
The Woman's Missionary Society for the Webb Morton Memorial Courch met Thursday at the Home for Aged Women. Mrs. J. T. Manford led the devotional and business session. Mr. W. Hardentergh presented the program on Work Among the Jambermen. Various readings, a duet, and letters about work among laborers were given. Hostess Mrs. Georg B. Print served refreshments in a cordial gathering.
The East Main street crossing of the O and W Railroad now has a tower and gates on both sides after conflicts with the Erie over crossing protection. Officials say the crossing is one of the safest in the city with rebuilt gates and redirected Erie gates.
Wealbrookville on June 12 plans a church program for Children Day in the afternoon of June 4. An appropriate program is being arranged. Personal notes mention Clarence Pratt’s misfortune with a horse on Sunday. Mrs. Frank Jtncine visited relatives near Summillyile. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pierce and children from Matamoras visited the Pierces. Mrs. Danial GQ Ashworth and niece Miss Elsie Culver were in Middletown Tuesday. John R. Culver serves as juryman in Monticello. Fletcher Rhodes attended a Middletown baseball game. Jennin Ladd and party from Brooklyn spent a week at the Brook House.
Several Orange county men who faced the Civil Service exam for Inoportion of constriction have been appointed to positions by the Highway Department. Emil Watke of Warwick placed fourth and gained eligibility after Benedict of Cornwall resigned for a better NYC subway contract post. Other appointees include Richard P. McGovern of Newburgh and Thomas Larkin of Otisville. Additional eligible candidates listed include Albert E. Wood Fair Oaks William Crean Monroe Thomas Clark Newchurch Frank M. Greenieal Oisville and W L Frederickson Idrewdld Cornwall. Wythe assigned to inspect repair work in Orange County with duties to be designed Wednesday.
Raymond Wright Masters, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Masters of Chester, was ordained into the Episcopal ministry at Garden City Cathedral. On Sunday June 7 Bishop Greer assigned him as assistant at All Saints Church, Brooklm. He graduated Chester High School, Trinity School, New York University, and the General Theological Seminary with high honors in history. NYU yesterday conferred the Master of Arts degree in history.
Mr and Mrs Nimothy McGarr of A Thing announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Helen McGarr to Manning Grimes of Providence. No date has yet been set. Mr McGarr is a former secretary of the State Hospital Commission.
Unionville notes report a large cow barn belonging to Fred Smith at Dunndale destroyed by fire on Wednesday evening. Origin undetermined. no one injured. Also mini obits and local notices including burial of Oscar Terwilliger and upcoming church events, picnics, and society items.
Berard Boyle a machinist at the O and W shops sustained a serious injury to his instep when a heavy binder fell on him Thursday afternoon. He was taken to the emergency hospital then home for care with a long lay up expected. John Dorman a machinist helper also suffered a back ankle blow from a grate frame at the shops. He was moved to the emergency hospital then home on crutches after treatment by Dr. T D Miller.
Washington reports attorney Wellesley W. Gage filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission against the Erie Railroad after a family member was refused a reduced fare on a New York to Ridgewood commute. The suit seeks reparations and a ruling clarifying the meaning of “immediate family” for commuter tickets.
Melvin DeGraw of Summit sustained a deep head wound and multiple scratches after being struck by an Erie engine along the tracks Thursday evening. He was hurled about 100 feet, received multiple stitches, and was taken to a hospital with injuries described as minor apart from the scalp wound.
The 59th annual State Sunday School Association convention closed in Binghamton with sessions at First Presbyterian Church led by President Patterson. Pastors dominated discussions on the Place of the Pastor in the Life of the School and the need for trained teachers, daily pastor contact, and inclusive programs addressing all community life.
Burnside June 12 Hobert Calvin suffered painful injuries after a severe fall at the Borden Candoncerr plant. He wore a railing when it collapsed, causing him to fall and be treated by Dr. Cover. Repair work continues under Mr. Van Tourer supervision.
Commissioner Lynch of the State Department of Labor has sent letters to health officers in Middletown and other cities and villages urging strict enforcement of the amended Mercantile Law. The changes tighten child and women employment rules, with specific hour limits, and require local health authorities to cooperate to ensure compliance across third class cities and populated villages.
Miss Mary E. Viner of Arden will wed Lieutenant Robert Walter Crawford of Warsaw at St Johns Episcopal Church in Arden at noon tomorrow. The groom, class of 1914 West Point graduate, will have a full military ceremony with maid of honor Eleanor Crawford and ushers from West Point.
Port Jervis June 11 Mrs Alice Crosby of New York City was taken into custody by Police Officer Smitch for disorderly conduct at Exio station. She claimed she was bound for New York with no money and awaited a telegraph money order from her employer Mr Wells, a New York real estate agent with a Hasler summer home. Officer noted she sang and danced and smoked cigarettes and she was sentenced to four days in Goshen jail.
Hutchison of Kew York owns a summer home between Goshen and Mount Hope three miles from Minigommer. He has completed a large barn on the premises and will open the affair tonight with a plan dance. M Mapes, manager of the farm, will be in charge. over 20 guests expected. Haskins has been engaged to furnish the music for the occasion and a fine dinner is anticipated.
An informal Thursday evening gathering at Central fire station drew over 30 prominent Kingston fire circles members. Attendees decided Kingston should host the Hudson Valleys Firemen's convention of 1913.
In a close race between Vanitie and Resolute the Vanitie led early and built a lead to one minute fifty seven seconds at the finish, with Resolute closing from behind and gaining on the final legs. Wind shifts and tactics influenced each leg as captains and crew fought for speed and endurance aboard the bronze cutter.
The Newburgh Journal reports Chief Hicham Higham has been re elected Chief engineer of the Middlettowa Fire Department for the eighteenth consecutive time. The election draws little interest among department members amid opposition talk and possible candidates.
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