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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

6

Goshen Emergency Hospital Board Elects Two New Directors

The Goshen Emergency Hospital board met in the First Presbyterian Church chapel to review annual reports and approve two new members Mrs J F Halstead and Miss Anne Coleman while two resignations Mrs W W Lockwood and Mrs A O Snow were accepted. The board praised ongoing improvements under female leadership and noted the hospital now ranks favorably with similar institutions.

Goshen Goshen Emergency Hospital First Presbyterian Church W. W. Lockwood A. O. Snow J. F. Halstead Anne Coleman Henry Bacon J. 8. Coates James C. Coleman J. L. Cummins Laura Frost J. W. Gott W. D. Grand F. S. Haines D. P. Kelsey H. B. Knight

Regents Tighten Entrance Rules for Training Class

Albany regulations raise high school entry to four years and set minimum credits. Applicants must have 64 academic points including English 10, Science 10, Mathematics 10, Foreign History 5, and Drawing 4. Training class now part of the fourth year. graduates receive academic and training credentials as the board shifts toward a vocational focus.

M. C. Smith Board of Regents At Albany Board of Regents

Graduation schedule for High School seniors announced

The program lists events from Sunday, June 25 at the Methodist Church including a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Dann, to Thursday with a senior class picnic. Activities span Monday through Wednesday with entertainments, promotions, alumni reception, and graduation ceremonies for the high school, training class, and grades seniors.

Methodist Dann

Haggerty Family Summering At Yankee Lake

James Haggerty and family have left for Yankee Lake in Sullivan county to occupy a cozy bungalow for the summer. Dr. J. F. Kain, Ludlum stock farms veterinarian, bought a new Ford touring car. The P O S of A holds an initiation tomorrow night with fifteen candidates to be initiated. Frank H. Dayton of Middletown, former police officer on leave, was in town today. Harry Leonard, who bought a new Oldsmobile touring car, has been trying it out and says it runs well.

James Haggerty Yankee Lake Sullivan County J. F. Kain Ludlum Stock Farms P. O Pe Rcee Frank H. Dayton Middletown Harry Leonard

Centenarian James Vann Seen in Summit Streets

James Nicholas Vann, said to reside at the Summit, is reported to be 107 years old. He moves about the streets alone and appears well for his age. Mrs. James Elliott of Weehahken New Jersey visits her daughter Mrs. A MacDonald.

James Nicholas Vann Varin Mrs. James Elliott Weehawken, N. J Mrs. A. MacDonald

Communion class at St John’s Church and new range at Black and Bullson

In Goshen on June 14 the Goshen Emergency Hospital board holds its annual meeting at the Presbyterian Chapel at 4 o'clock. Benefactors can vote and hear the annual reports while an earlier morning communion service occurred at St John’s Church.

St. John’s Church Goshen Goshen Emergency Hospital Presbyterian Chapel

Village residents hear Wilson address West Point graduates

Fred B. Hock and other villagers listened as President Wilson spoke to the West Point graduates yesterday, delivering a brief address that drew interest from attendees in the local area.

Fred B. Hock President Wilson Weat Point

Inmates Begin Sidewalk Project at County Court House

The county jail inmates started work this morning on a new concrete sidewalk along the northern side of the court house connecting Main street with Webster avenue.

Court House Main Street Webster Avenue

Village celebrates Flag Day with large 34 by 24 foot flag

Flags wave across the village in honor of Flag Day. The Historic track now displays a prominent new flag measuring 34 by 24 feet, creating a bold civic centerpiece.

Mines Colored Club Defeats Giants In Goshen Match

The Mines Colored Athletic Club of Goshen beat the Colored Giants of Middletown in a three game series. In the evening the local club held a dance at the Central.

The Mines Colored Athletic Club Goshen Colored Giants Middletown Central

Sons of Veterans Hold Season Finale Meeting

The Sons of Veterans announce their last meeting of the season tonight. Edward O Neil begins a new flag walk on Green Street while Fred Strack installs plumbing at the Historic Track.

The Sons of Veterans Edward O’neil Green Street Fred Strack

Village Inventor Aims High With New Fly Trap

Bert Griswold, a village resident and inventor, unveils an improved fly trap he hopes to patent soon. He believes the device could do as much for humanity as other notable inventors.

Bert Griswold Griswold

New golf course to open July on Browne estate

T H Miller of Peterson Sinclair and Miller New York reports the Browne estate project near Bernardsville New Jersey will host a nine hole opening with a permanent layout planned later. A club will charge 26 dollars yearly and 9000 bushels grass seed worth 6000 dollars has been brought in for the Bernardsville links. The Minisink Hook and Ladder Co banquet at the New Orange hotel celebrated its 10th anniversary with amusement from New York entertainers.

Grant Hugh Browne T. H. Miller Miller Peterson, Sinclair and Miller New York Bernardsville N. J Minisink Hook and Lader Co New Orange Hotel

State Grange Exams for Cornell Scholarships in Grange Hall

The State Grange will hold examinations for Cornell scholarships at the Agricultural College in the Grange Hall on June 19. Exams are elementary and open to persons aged 18 to 25. In Goshen on June 13 a band of Indians led by John Floris traveled by four autos, stayed briefly, and were ordered out by Officer Van Gelder after soliciting storekeepers. Floris claimed lodge memberships in Washington, D. C., and said the group hailed from Oklahoma. The band split from a Buick van group, pursued a $700 debt, stopped at Sutherland's for gas, and headed toward Tuxedo.

State Grange Cornell Agricultural College Grange Hall Goshen John Floris Slate Hill van Gelder Floris Washington, D. C The Odd Fellows Independent Order of Red Men Oklahoma Sutherland's

Minisink Hook and Ladder Co. at Goshen celebrates 10th anniversary

The Minisink Hook and Ladder Co. of Goshen marks ten years with a banquet at the New Orange Hotel. Formed June 13, 1906, under foreman I C Baldwin, George F Gregg has served as president. The unit, once Elliott Hook and Ladder, lists 19 members and operates a large auto truck.

Minisink Hook and Ladder Co Goshen New Orange Hotel I. C. Baldwin George F. Gregg Elliott Hook and Ladder Co Baldwin William K. Dickerson J. W. Robinson E. G. Grassle Minisinks

Goshen Club Meets. Bowling Team Beats Pick-Up in Two

The Goshen Club held its monthly meeting last night. Afterward the bowling team faced a pick-up squad and won both games, 861 to 786. The team awarded captain J. W. Gott an elk umbrella as thanks.

Goshen Club J. W. Gott

Guests at the Goshen Inn Host Notables

Weekend visitors at the Goshen Inn include Colonel Feline of New York a member of General Joffre's staff commander in chief of the French army and Robert Goelet. Also stopping recently were Theodore W Meyers former New York City comptroller Count de Clairmont and W E Woodend of New York.

Goshen Inn Feline New York

Suffragists Meet At Court House In New York

A New York State Woman Suffrage Party meeting was held at the courthouse at 10 30 with Mrs F W Seward as chairman for a general business session. An afternoon assembly at 2 20 featured prominent speakers and a public mass meeting is planned for tonight inviting the public.

New York State Woman Suffrage Party Court House F. W. Seward

Cuddebacks Travel to Lew Beach for Short Visit

Mr and Mrs A G Cuddeback are spending a few weeks at Lew Beach in Sullivan County during a northern vacation period.

Goshen A. G. Cuddeback Lew Beach Sullivan County

Hoboken Resident Moves Into West Main Street House

Alex Bellsom of Hoboken New Jersey has moved into the house formerly occupied by Edward Wanger on West Main street.

Alex. Bellsom Hoboken, N. J Edward Wanger West Main Street

Mines Colored Athletic Club contest expected

A notice notes an upcoming ball game between the Mines Colored Athletic Club and an opposing team, with details unreadable in the fragment.

Mines Colored Athletic Club .of

Social notes from Newburgh area residents and visitors

Wilbur T. Louden of Newburgh visits relatives and recalls past police service. Various locals and guests attend events, celebrate birthdays, and travel to Kingston, Paterson, Asbury Park, and West Point. Wedding plans and family visits are noted alongside hospital and health updates.

Good Catch at Bullville Fishing Excites Town

Bullville residents flock to Yankee Lake after Keanu Rigeney and Leo Runney return with a large mess of fish. Motorists may find the town deserted due to the duo’s lucky haul and its impact on local fishers.

Bullville Keanu Rigeney Leo Runney Yankee Lake Leo Kee

Rev Pickslay Receives St Stephen's College Degree

Rev W M Pickslay of Warwick was among ten graduates receiving a Bachelor’s degree at the 54th annual commencement exercises of St Stephen's College held yesterday in Annandale on Hudson.

Pickslay W. M. Pickslay Warwick St. Stephen's College Annandale-on-the Hudson

Giants Visit Middletown This Afternoon

The Giants of Middletown will be played here this afternoon. The Board of Supervisors met this morning in the county building and will revisit the good roads issue. A plan proposes using county jail prisoners on state roads near Orange Farm. Albany Law School conferred Bachelor of Laws on 53 graduates at the 68th commencement. Henry Bacon Merritt, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Merritt of Goshen, received the Ira Harris prize for excellence in practice pleading and evidence, $50.

Board of Supervisors Orange Farm Albany Law School Ira Harris Henry Bacon Merritt Joseph Merritt Goshen

Port Jervis Entertainers Rally Goshen Visitors

Theo H Below, famed Port Jervis comedian, and F Bradford Reuter, Lyon shoe shop manager, were among the poor visitors in Goshen during the week, drawing attention as local residents noted their presence.

Theo. H. Below Port Jervis F. Bradford Reuter Lyon Goshen

Man Eats Tiny Birdlets Rile Crystal Run Area

A Crystal Run area resident brought feathers from young birds to the Times-Press and alleged a local man is taking nestling birds and eating them. The informant urged swift legal action, claiming strong evidence and plans to report to authorities.

Crystal Run Times-Press Office

Obituary: James Z. Smith of Cranford dies at 56

James Z. Smith died at his home 310 North Avenue Cranford after four years of ill health. Born in Middletown New York he was 56 and long active in local business and public service. He led the bedding department at Cowperthwaite Company and held stock in the firm. A former township committee member and police commissioner he belonged to Azure Lodge F A M Court Cranford I O F and once partnered in Hausbeck Smith and Company lumber merchants. He owned the Smith building at 13 15 North Union Avenue and is survived by his widow and two children Foster and Ruth with brothers J B Smith and Mrs Edward Scott of Pawtucket.

Cranford N. J James Z. Smith KE. North Avenue Mr. Smith Middletown N. Y Smith New York Cowperthwaite Company North Union Avenue Foster Smith Ruth Smith

William Whatley Sr. of Ellenville Dead at 76

William Whatley Sr. died at his Ellenville home on Wednesday morning June 14 at 11 o'clock after a long illness. He was 76, born in Kidderminster England, a tanner by trade, and long a respected Ellenville resident. He is survived by his wife and two sons Fred of Buffalo and William Whatley Jr. of Ellenville. Funeral Friday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. W H Moser with interment in Ellenville Cemetery.

Ellenville William Whatley Mr. Whatley Kidderminister England New York Sparrowbush Port Jervis Fannie Carson Middletown Whatley M. E. Church Fred Buffalo William Whatley, Jr W. H. Moser Ellenville Cemetery

Willard Howard 20-Year-Old Union Hill Man Dies After Pneumonia

Willard Howard of Union Hill New Jersey died at his home after a pneumonia attack. He was 20 years nine months and three days old. Survived by his mother M Anna Howard and two sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held at his home and at the Bloomingburg M E Church. He worked for the West Shore Railroad for two and a half years.

Bloomingbure Willard Howard Union Hill N. J James Howard M. Anna Howard Clara Howard B. J Edgar Howard Union Uf Park Avenue M. F Bloomingburg West Shore Railroad

Young Port Jervis Boy Lewis Lawrence Dead at 6

Lewis Lawrence died at his home 149 Front Street Port Jervis at 2 30 Monday morning June 12 after a long illness He was six years old and had always lived in Port Jervis and vicinity He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Alice Cumback of Mill Rift two sisters Mrs Rachel Scott of Milford Pa and Mrs Emma Taylor of Middletown

Lewis Lawrence Front Street Port Jervis Alice Cumback Mill Rift Rachel Scott Milford Emma Taylor Middletown

Dr Cummins Weds Boston Physician

Dr Margaret D Cummins daughter of Mrs Gertrude Burt Cummins and the late Dr Frank M Cummins of Warwick married Dr Kay Lewis of Boston at the bride’s uncle John L Cummins Goshen home. Rev William M Pickslay of Christ Church Warwick officiated. The couple’s daughter Caroline Lewis was flower girl and Miss Carol Cummins maid of honor.

Margaret D. Cummins Gertrude Burt Cummins Frank M. Cummins Warwick Kay Lewis Boston John L. Cummins Murray Avenue Goshen Wm. M. Pickslay Christ Church Caroline Lewis Carol Cummins Herriet Cummins Dr. Cummins Boston University School of Medicine

B R T Memorial Services Set at Maybrook Lodge

The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Maybrook Lodge No 813 will hold memorial services in Sweenes Hall Sunday at 8 15 PM. The public is cordially invited.

Brotherhood of Railroad Maybrook Lodge Sweenes’s Hall

Montgomery McCullough wedding in Newburgh home

Miss Ethel M. McCullough and Charles O. Montgomery wed at 6 pm in the bride’s parents’ Newburgh home 167 Liberty street. Rev J Woodman Babbitt conducted. maid of honor Miss Bess Corwin. best man Stephen C. Montgomery. ushers Frank Corwin Andrew Fintell John Wormick W Hudson Pollock. Reception followed, couple to honeymoon shortly. Miss McCullough taught at Grand Street School. Montgomery active in Masons and Lyceum Players.

Miss Corwin Collins’ Orchestra The Lyceum Players Grace M. E. Church

Kennedy Malone nuptials at St Joseph Church Newburgh

James Kennedy of Newburgh and Anna Malone of Middletown wed at St Joseph s Roman Catholic Church on June 14. Rev Dean McClancy officiated with William Welch as matron of honor and John Kennedy as best man. Reception followed at 38 Monhagen Avenue. The couple will live at 206 Main Street Beacon after June 30.

Kennedy—Malone James Kennedy Newburgh Anna Malone Middletown St. Joseph's Dean McClancy William Welch Durlandville John Kennedy Valenciennes Michael Powers Monhagen Avenue Ernest Allen Florida Margaret Boyle Chester Erie Main Street Beacon

Miller-Masten wedding in Chester features family ties

Clifford Webster Miller of Chester and Miss Camilla Pearl Masten were married at the bride’s home by Rev. Raymond Maeters on June 14. The ceremony under a fern and daisy arch was followed by a reception for about 80 guests. The couple plan to reside in Chester where Miller works as a musician.

Miller—Masten Clifford Webster Miller Chester Camilla Pearl Masten Elias Gerow Masten Raymond Maeters Hazel Dunning Ananias B. Lord May Miller Geron Voorts Ernest Masten Tierney

Marriage of Cyrue B. Patrell and Eva A. Skinner

Wednesday afternoon at 4 at the North Street Congregational Church parsonage the ceremony joined Cyrue B. Patrell and Eva A. Skinner in matrimony with a ring ceremony. Rev. C. H. Reynolds officiated and the couple were unattended. The groom works at the Aldrich Hat Factory on Wisner Avenue near North Street and they will reside in the city.

North Street C. H. Reynolds Cyrue B. Patrell Eva A. Skinner Otiaville Aldrich Hat Factory Wisner Avenue Patrel

Veronica Rayner and Melvin Coddington wed at St Andrew Church

Miss Veronica Rayner of Coddington Rayner village and Melvin Coddington of Accord were married at St Andrew's R C Church on June 14 at 9 o'clock in a ceremony led by Rev. Father Bamberg. They will start housekeeping in a home they have already furnished in the village.

Coddington—Rayner Fitenville Veronica Rayner Melvin Coddington St. Andrew's R. C Father Bamberg

Miss Goodwin To Graduate From Middletown Sanitarium

Miss Beulah Goodwin will graduate as a trained nurse from the Middletown Sanitarium after two years of study. She will depart soon for Maiden Massachusetts to pursue nursing as a profession. The eastern immigrant brought sharp intellect and bright spirit, and she will be greatly missed in town.

Miss Goodwin Beulah Goodwin Middletown

Bull Family plans annual picnic at Greycourt House

Hamlet S Roe invites Willard H Bull to hold the Bull Family Association picnic at Greycourt House, built by William Bull 200 years ago in Hamptonburgh. The letter cites 1716 settlement, praises the site, and asks for program ideas while noting convenient facilities and history.

Greycourt William Bull Hamlet S. Roe Bull Greycourt House Mr. Roe Roe Willam Sarah Wells Bull Willard H. Bull The Bull Family Association Highland Avenue Middletown Chester N. Y Daniel Cromiine Long Island Philip Rockeley Hendrick Tenyck Wawayanda Daniel Cromline New Windsor New Jersey Orange County Hamptonburgh D. C G. C Christopher Dean Sarah Wells Schunn Mountains Hamlet

State Hospital Commission Visits Institution Show

The State Hospital Commission arrived Wednesday evening with two members, Morgan and Higgins, as Dr. May resigns to head Grafton State Hospital. A Flag Day display, bright nurses home, and a chartered picture program in Assembly Hall drew large crowds. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Richard Saenger en route to Jeffersonville, with Miss Molley McGee welcomed back after July wedding. The program featured Pathe News, local hospital slides, and live music by James Meehan, Virgil Hervey, Joseph A Herbert, and Henrietta L. Wagner. The city’s patient census reached 2,220.

State Hospital Commission Mesars. Morgan Higgins May Grafton State Hospital Worcester Mass Richard Saenger West New York Jeffersonville Misa Molley McGee Assembly Hall Dr. Ashley Pathe Liberia Indi China James Meehan Hawaii Virgil Hervey Joseph A. Herbert Henrietta L. Wagner Emil Carretto

Death of Dr Selden H Talcott 1902 Hospital Leader Remembered

On the 14th anniversary of Dr Selden H Talcott death the 1902 hospital superintendent is remembered for twenty five years service. His generous nature and humanitarian work made him beloved and his grave lies beside Mrs Talcott in Hillside Cemetery near the institution he championed in the Hospital Idea.

Selden H. Talcott Hillside Cemetery

Nassau Event to Honor A James in Local School Club

Fiora Park New York publishes Nassau Event as A James rests from lay reader duties at St Peter's Parish Bennington. St John Lewie Childs of The School mate becomes honorary member of the School Boys Gardening Club in Brooklyn with Botanic Garden HQ.

Nassau Fiora Park N. Y Howard A. James St Peter's Parish Bennington John Lewie Childs Brooklyn The Botanic Garden

Vacationing Albert Johnson Joins Joe Turner in New York

Albert Johnson enjoys a week long vacation in New York with Joe Turner visiting for a day or two as they see Chap. sights and share time in the city.

Albert Johnson New York Joe” Turner

Senior class plans for June commencement events

At the close of school the senior class held a meeting to finalize festivities. The banquet moves to June 29 at Mitchell Inn, with class day rehearsals on June 21 and songs practice at 16 Highland Avenue. Rev Dr Wight preaches June 25, class day June 26, commencement June 27 at Stratton. Class photos June 28 at Medrick studio.

Mitchell Inn Dr. Wight Stratton Medrick

Chimney Fire Damages Home on South Street Slight

A chimney fire at 2 15 p m Tuesday in Mrs Has brouck s home at 59 South street owned by Theodore Madden was extinguished by Eagles and Excelsiors using chemicals after a still alarm. Chiefs Higham and Schoonmaker arrived shortly after flames were found. Damage described as slight.

Hasbrouck South Street Theodore Madden Eagles and Excelsiors Higham Schoonmaker

County Democrats Vote For Hughes in Walden Race

In Walden the nomination of Justice Hughes as the Republican candidate for president draws broad support. Many longtime Democrats, including Augustus Decker, vow to oppose the Democratic ticket this year. Progressives led by Judge Houghtaling back Roosevelt's decision, boosting Hughes and Americanism prospects.

Walden Justice Hughes Montgomery Augustus Decker Houghtaling Roosevelt Hughes Navy

Rev Bell Receives Honorary Syracuse University Degree

Trustees announced honorary degrees at yesterday's graduation exercises. Rev. Richard Bell of Kingston New York was among the recipients. He formerly resided in Middletown and serves the Kingston district.

Syracuse University Richard Bell Kingston N. Y Bell Middletown

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