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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

8

Discipline Rules For Camp Beekman Announced

A meeting of First Infantry Regiment N Y G officers in Utica outlined Beekman summer camp plans July 9 to 22. Regiment to field 1 900 with two-week open-air duty. strict dress, mess, and sanitation rules set under C Dye duties.

N. G N. Y State Armory Utica Beekman H. L. Steedman Russell M. Vernon John A. Korschen Charles H. Hitchcock Binghamton Hospital Corps C. Dye

Scarcity of Labor Hurts State Highway Work

The State highway department faces a severe labor shortage due to the war with many Italian and other foreign workers returning to Europe. Officials say native labor is scarce, railroads compete for workers, and munition factories absorb day laborers, threatening road improvements and repairs planned for this season.

State Highway Department Europe Irving J. Morris Highway Commissions New York State Morris Massachusetts Pennsylvania United

Miss Maclay Weds Grinnell Burt in New York Home

New York June 15 Miss Helen Maclay daughter of Archibald M Maclay married Grinnell Burt son of Mrs Louise P Burt of Warwick New York at her father's home 39 West 69th Street The Rev Dr Seagle of St Stephens Church conducted the ceremony A reception followed The bride wore rose paint lace and tulle with a white satin court train and a veil of rose point lace She carried lilies of the valley boutonnières and lavenders were worn by attendants including Mrs Franklin A Reece matron of honor The couple will live in Palermo California

New York Helen Maclay Archibald M. Maclay Grinnell Burt Louise P. Burt Warwick N. Y Weat 69Th Street Seagle St. Stephen's Church Franklin A. Reece Sussex N. J M. B Madge Willson Toms River Anna Reed Surlington Leola Robinson Helen Wilson Sheriff Wilson Madison Belle Hunt Margaret McCoy State Normal School Trenton Clarkson Potter Union College Schenectady Misa Ellen Morrison Newton Avenue Sussex Tower Mills Philadelphia Harry Johnson Robert Callahan Middletown Goshen First Baptist Church Harry R. Mensch Dorothy Edsall Harry R. Edsall Bank Street Paterson General Hospital Charlies Tuttle Eon Boward Norman Davis Freehold Military School Theodore Northrup Sussex Public School

Newburgh Foreman Hurt When Tree Limb Breaks

Clarence R Rogers of Newburgh construction foreman for the New York Telephone Company was trimming limbs to open a line near Miss Grace Horton in Goshen when a limb broke. He fell about 22 feet to the ground and was carried to shelter under a tree until F. J. Macheski, the local wire chief, arrived with assistance.

Clarence R.rogers Newburgh New York Telephone Company

North End News Notes Seeks North End Community Pulse

The column aims to report on the North End residential district, urging taxpayer participation and urging authorities to notice the growing neighborhood. It notes reader tips via phone or editorial submission, discusses a prior article on credit in local shops, and mentions Mrs. William Maresh’s return from Ulster County plus hopes for a new park near Thrall Park.

North End

Carsons Buy Ford Touring Car

Charles and George Carson of 136 Wickham Avenue have purchased a new Ford touring car.

Charles and George Carson Wickham Avenue

Local youths elude police after cherry tree theft report

A police officer answered a call at William Marsh's North street home on Tuesday night over alleged cherry thefts from a front yard tree. No offenders were found. The P O A social at Albert street drew a good crowd. William Stewart Ker bought a new bull terrier from Vincent Fuller of North street, praised as well bred. A women employee of Aldrich Hat Co. plans an annual outing to Yankee Lake in Sullivan county today.

William Marsh North Street William Stewart Ker Vincent Fuller Aldrich Hat Co Yankee Lake Sullivan County

Night yard clerk to handle duties while others vacation

Samuel Chamberlain will act as relief man starting Friday leaving one night clerk on duty. Letty Martin of O and W Joye has taken two nights off to visit New York City. Aldrich Hat Co reports most workers laid off with only samples for next season. Chas H Millspaugh built a new fence at 182 Wickham Ave. Local boys near 300 North St cause nuisance with tick tack on a house, may need police if it continues.

North End Samuel Chamberlain Force Letty” Martin New York City Aldrich Hat Co Chas. H. Millspaugh Wickham Avenue North Street

Injured man taken to hospital after scene incident

Rogers was rushed to Goshen Emergency Hospital where Dr McGeoch treated him. He sustained injuries to his back left shoulder ankle and wrist.

Rogers Goshen Emergency Hospital McGeoch

Quiet business prompts noisy advertising advice

A short bulletin style quip notes a business is quiet while the speaker remains at the old stand and urges making noise like an advertiser. The fragment ends with a citation to the Times Press want columns as a request for readers to advertise.

Philadelphia Bulletin

Mohican Improves with Modern Refrigeration Plant

Mohican Company installs ammonia powered refrigeration to handle perishables. A 60 foot counter with glass covered meat display and silent salesman style setup will provide better service to growing customer base. J J Gilbert notes local store gains under Clarence Shumaker management and aims to rival larger city stores.

Mohican Company J. J. Gilbert Mohican Clarence Shumaker

St Pauls Church Hosts Love Feast Event and Lecture

An old-fashioned love feast opened with bread and water shared by six church officials. Rev Grinton led the service followed by Rev William George Clark-Duff presenting an illustrated lecture on Australia and the value of the human soul. Harry Grinton, Wesleyan student, contributed songs to the gathering.

St. Paul's Church Robert Lawrence B. Crosby W. L. Gu RK. C. Maltby Mr. Grinton William George Clark-Duff Australia Harry Grinton

Buys Railroad in Treasurer's Sale Milford Pa

Milford Pa June 15 At the County Treasurer sale J F Molony of Mill Rift purchased the Matamoras and Milford Railroad Company and Lincoln Park. Pauline Berger of near Mill Rift bought the Beardshire Lumber Company tract known as the Dockerty place. Molony’s railroad purchase sparks speculation on his plans for a local trolley center amid regional consolidation talk.

Milford J. F. Mo‘ony Mill Rift Matamoras and Milford Railroad Company Lincon Park Pauline Berger Beardshiee Lumber Company Dockerty Place Port Jervis Delaware Valley New York Road Mr. Molony Pike County

Poet Is Innocent After Jury Verdict in Hempstead Case

Warren A. Browne a Hempstead poet laureate and real estate broker was found not guilty of alienating the affections of Mrs Myra St John. The husband Joseph St John sought 10009 in heart balm and produced a Browne poem to support his claim Browne testified the relationship was platonic.

Warren A. Browne Hempstead S. 1 Myra St. John Monroe Joseph St. John Browne

Miss Olive Wagner Elected Great Trustee of Pocahontas

Olive Wagner of Liberty was elected Great Trustee of the Degree of Pocahontas at the state convention held in Binton early in the week.

Miss Wagner Olive Wagner Liberty Pocahontas Binton

Tour of the World profitable event in Sussex

The M. B. Sunday School Tour of the World in Sussex on Thursday evening netted over 80 dollars despite stormy weather. Various local residents were noted visiting, teaching assignments announced, and school activities previewed for the next term.

League Blacklist Moves to Probe Senate Prospects

The New York State Anti-Saloon League met in Binghamton to blacklist candidates for U S Senator and Congress based on prohibition stances. A rail line sale ban on intoxicants was urged, and support persisted for an optional remonstrance bill to enable dry districts by petition. Officers include Dr David James Burrell as president and Charles W Dietrich as secretary.

Binghamton New York State Anti-Saloon League United States Congress New York Central Railroad David James Burrell New York City Charles W. Dietrich Brooklyn Truman H. Baldwin James V. Chalmers William H Morgan New York William C. Spicer Gloversville

Larger case for class trophies at high school

The school nears exams and graduation while the senior class funds a larger trophy case. A Goshen meet trophy cap earned on Memorial Day needs display space, and more cups will follow. Three Goshen medals and the large relay banner arrived Tuesday.

Institution of Learning Goshen

Little Daughter Arrives for Highland Lake Couple

Mr and Mrs John T Black of Highland Lake announce the birth of a daughter on June 13 named Lillian Augusta. Mrs Black formerly Miss Guaste Burr of this city.

John T. Black Highland Lake Lillian Augusta Black Guaste Burr

With This Ring He In My Home I’m Proud The Judge

A compact marriage themed note asserts a woman’s authority at home and references Queensberry rules in a courtroom tone. The fragment hints at gender role power dynamics and a judge’s stance within domestic life.

Queensberry

Alvarez Named Assistant Chief Nurse at Bath Home

Alfonso D. Alvarez RN of Middletown State Hospital has been appointed by Albany to be assistant chief nurse at the New York State Soldiers and Sailors' Home in Bath Steuben County. The move mirrors a supervisor role and marks a step up for the South American immigrant who settled in New York City.

Alfonso D. Alvarez R.N Middletown State Hospital State Civil Service Albany New York State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home Bath Steuben County N. Y State Hospital Mr. Alvarez Great “Republic North New York City Belle

Lengthy Nursing Leader Leaves Middletown for Bath Post

Mr. Alvarez, longtime instructor at the School of Nursing and former ward chief, resigns from the State Hospital June 15 to take duties at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Bath. He has service in private nursing, hospital departments, and active Red Cross membership since 1906. He also leads musical clubs and serves on nursing associations.

School of Nursing Alvarez Nurses Arumal Association State Hospital Club Middletown Mandolin Club Bath Joseph FR. Ewell Thomas F. Frown Alverez State Hospital

Star Officers to Visit Ellenville for Fraternal Initiation

Ellenville June 15 The Order of the Fastborn Star will host an official visit by R W D G M Elizabeth EB Preer and R W Asst G L Lewis R Magee on Monday evening June 19 Two candidates will be initiated and a social time with refreshments will follow Also mentions residents visiting relatives and local property updates and car purchases including a Ford and a new garage at North Main Street.

Ellenville Order of the Fastborn Star R. W. D. D. G. M. Elizabeth W. P. Marsh Ridgefield Park N. J George M. Beebe Maple Avenue George Rollin North Main Street Stella Q. Root. M. D J. F. Nerbury Warren Street Anta Smith Hurlerville Sullivan County Townsend Fitzgerald

War Taxation Invention At Start Of Modern Levy

London Tit-Bits notes that war taxation was invented alongside warfare. It credits Henry IV of England with introducing payments from barons, burgesses, and gifts to fund armies. The idea allowed the crown to hire forces and even threaten barons if opposition arose.

England Henry IV Henry London

Hoysradt Predicts Hughes Victory After Chicago Trip

Poughkeepsie June 15 Delegation member Willet Hoysradt returned from the Chicago convention with Mrs Hoysradt noting rain kept them indoors yet praising Hughes. He forecast a solid Republican and pro progressive vote for Hughes in the district and expects a big popular majority.

Poughkeepsie Chicago Distric Willet E. Hoysradt Hughes Hayeradt Justice Hughes

Small Chance to Break Deadlock in Railway Talks

New York June 15 The conference between railway managers and union leaders nears an end with a request for another session to consider modifying a proposal to abolish double time. Both sides anticipate no major concession and the meeting at the Engineering Societies Building extended into the night. A PR Garretson spokesman said union questions assume proposals granted and await a definite offer.

New York Engineering Societies A. PR. Garretson Brotherhood

Local man with American troops receives letter home

Mrs. B. S. Fullerton of this city has a letter from her son in regu arm nd now o oe saodaene border. The letter dated Laredo June 9 says he is well and arrived safely, but describes a sand storm and extreme heat at Laredo near the Rio Grande, where he is stationed out in the desert.

B. S. Fullerton Canes kLener Saodaene Laredo Rio Grande River

Farm Hand Narrowly Escapes Holstein Bull Attack

Dennis a farm hand at the Blbert Roos farm on West Wallkill river road was nearly gored by a Holstein bull. While guiding the animal toward the barn the gate bars were removed and the bull charged, tossing him across the yard. Mrs Roos arrived with a pitchfork to subdue the enraged animal, saving his life. Dennis suffered only minor injuries and remained laid up for days.

Walden Dennis Blbert Roos West Wallkill River Roos

Prof McIntosh to Leave High School

Prof Walter P McIntosh English teacher at the high school will sever his connection at the end of the current school year. He expects to take another position with an increased salary, leaving students regretful.

Walter P. McIntosh McIntosh

Fishing Trip Party Sets Sail for Twin Lakes

Frederick D. Fowler and F R Jamon of Port Jervis along with Dra Charles and Wm C Dunning of Middletown and Ralph Whitehall of Newburgh journeyed to Twin Lakes Wednesday for several days of fishing and relaxation.

Frederick D. Fowler F. R. Jamon Port Jervis Dra

Also Mentioned on This Page

Highway Dept Miss Maclay MR. Burt Cora Weir Agnes Page Brown Mildred Watson Smith Jeanette Orr H. Pierson Burt Harold Pitman Paul Woodman John Beattie Donald Wilder Burt Palermo Cal 101 William Maresh Ulster County Thrall Park Common Council Albert Street the Times Press ST. Paul’s Church Alfonso D. Alvarez, R. N M. S&s. H. H. School of Nursing STAR Hoysradt Laredo, Tex Prof. McIntosh
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