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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
5
Fragmented OCR shows an old newspaper notice from August 25 1891. It mentions the Orange County Times and Associated Press content notes. The readable text references printing and commercial listing terms and subscription or insertion details.
Entries recall Kit Marlowe born 1504 and died 1508 in drama notes. Napoleon defeated at Ligny and Ney at Quatre Bras in 1816, signaling Waterloo. 1866 marks Prussia’s single campaign against Austria. French artillery-supported attack captures German trenches north of ...
Evening observers may spot Saturn Mars in the west while Jupiter Venus and Mercury rise in the east. A bright solitary star marks the southern Centaur near the southern horizon around midnight.
In a Peace League speech President Wilson notes past breaches of diplomacy as a warning. The commentary links this to U S actions in establishing Panama as independent from Colombia to enable the Panama Canal. The piece speculates a hypothetical canal project could have warped routes and caused disaster.
A New York hatter was fined 25 for misrepresenting a hat as genuine Panama. The piece argues tariffs on straw hats would curb Japan imports and reduce deceptive advertising, linking tariff policy to national morals.
The Democratic Committee credits prosperity to the party. A noted Economic World writer argues war boosted domestic trade and industry through price inflation and wartime demand. Some disagree, saying prosperity came from war rather than the Democratic Party.
Middletown has seen notable progress with growth and energy reflected in new public buildings and fresh business ventures. The expansion includes new industries and engineering projects signaling continued development.
The article notes substantial development in Middletown over seven years, including new post office City Hall and Alhambra Theatre. A six story furniture store large garages and a modern busi ness center rise. New homes spread citywide especially Houston Heights Highland avenue Beacon street Courtland Place Sproat street near NY C and W shops with land east of shops opened for homesites. Real estate value population and banks all advance as prosperity grows.
Advertising history and practice are explored with a humorous tale and practical lessons. The piece argues advertising moves goods and shapes habits, notes the enduring value of newspaper ads, and describes how home merchants and mall order firms use local papers to flood markets. It emphasizes continuous innovation, the need for fresh ads, and learning from competitor tactics.
The 24th Separate Company Band gave an excellent concert Tuesday evening at Academy Avenue Park with a large turnout. It was the season’s second concert and attendees praised the favorable weather.
Charles Birchall, who had been working for a farmer west of the city, was arrested this morning at the Summit by Constable McGinnis. He was taken to Monticello for arraignment on a charge of abandonment after reportedly deserting his wife and several children weeks ago amid a wide search.
Albany political circles hail Governor Charles E. Whitman for shaping the Hughes presidential nomination. Whitman publicly backed Hughes before and after his nomination, earning credit for the victory and strengthening a Republican link between Washington and Albany.
The Die trich Convention of the Pythian Sisters met in Castle Hall for an afternoon of lodge work. Delegates praised Eureka Temple for entertainment as the session closed at 4 o clock and delegates headed home. The next convention is planned for June 1917 at an undecided location.
Mina Helen LeStrange named teacher for room 7 at Linden Avenue School replacing Mrs Helen Sullivan who leaves for Yonkers at year end. Mina Florence Buckley, daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Buckley, who taught three months at Seattle Hill, will take the same room next year.
The summer timetable will take effect on the Ice Railroad Monday June 26. East and west bound passenger trains will be added to handle increased summer traffic from summer boarders arriving in the region.
A French offensive aided by nearly 800000 shells pushed German trenches near Souches and north of Arras. An Austrian report claims 122400 Russian prisoners taken June 1 to 15, plus cannons and machine guns, amid Russian retreat confusion. The British attacked near Hooge east of Ypres, gaining 1000 yards of first trenches and 500 yards of second.
The Orange County branch of the New York State Woman Suffrage Party held its annual convention at Goshen Court House with about 75 suffragists. Officers were elected for both districts and speeches praised the press and state suffrage work while plans for 1917 were outlined.
June 14 Newburgh reports the Chamber of Commerce received a large tract near the railroads for future industrial buildings. The land will host facilities for firms seeking Newburgh as a location, with construction planned as demand grows.
Prospects for settlement of the C N E clerks strike at Maybrook brighten as State Labor Conciliator McManus and Brotherhood of Railway Clerks leader James J Forrester meet the workers. Federal Controller McNemey expected. clerks claim rule violations by the railroad led to the stoppage and detail the break of agreement with hours and overtime.
Mechanicstown events list visits and travel among residents. Mr and Mrs D B Myers spent time with Will Lattimer family. Hewke and family left for a two week vacation visiting Sharon Springs Rochester and Brownville. Dr S L Myers of Bayonne NJ stayed with brother David Myers. Mrs Mary Tuttle returned home after visiting Thomas Carr. Harry Johnson of Dover NJ visited his parents William and Mrs Johnson.
A. V. N. Powelson has been appointed committee of the estate of Ames M. Price, an alleged incompetent, per the court notice. The action designates Powelson to manage affairs and safeguard assets under guardianship rules.
June 14 meeting of the Board of Supervisors in Goshen approves up to 4000 to continue support for the Udell Tuberculosis Hospital. The afternoon session includes a plan to employ prisoners on county road work and to transport them with guard costs covered by towns.
A new military training and service bill will be presented in Congress. It requires all male citizens who turn 18 to enlist for six months of military camp training each calendar year, with discharge into the reserve thereafter. In war, these men could be called for active service by year classes. The bill, drawn by Capt. Moseley, aims for passage this session.
State Vice Councilor Charles Miles Councilor A L Howell and about 16 Wallkill Council No 92 Jr O U A M visited Charter Oak Council No 169 Monroe Tuesday evening. They traveled by automobile and returned late last night.
Lorenzo Cunningham was convicted in County Court for the April 30 shooting of Lucius Johnson in Newburgh. The jury deliberated about one hour and returned the verdict just before noon, with sentence deferred until this afternoon.
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