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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1915

Page

3

More Prisoners Are Sentenced by Judge

In Newburgh on Tuesday Judge Seeger sentenced Thos Roche after a plea of guilty to attempted rape at New Windsor involving a seven year old girl. Other defendants received suspended sentences or were released on probation while some cases were postponed for insanity examinations.

Newburgh Thosas Roche New Windsor Catharine Clark Jacob A. Decker Seeger Stephen Vida Hotaling Place Christopher Phister Elmira Arthur P. Powelson Walden Winter Cornwall Sweeney Australie Daday Tean Conchigloy Rink Rim Murat

Echoes of State Gathering of Sunday School Workers

The annual convention of the State Sunday School Association met in Auburn last week, electing officers led by President Courtney C. Avery. Miss Margaret Slattery delivered a pivotal address urging churches to mobilize Christian teaching through all ages, stressing patriotism, church unity, and a practical reawakening of faith in children and families.

Btata Sunday School Association Auburn Courtney C. Avery Charley E. Patterson Schenectady Frank Canandaigua A. J. Rumacy Batavia J. Murray Yonkers Margaret Slattery Garth Soin Sehnola Church

Statewide Child Welfare Day Urged by Health Commissioner

Health Commissioner Dr Herman M Bises calls for statewide Child Welfare Day on Sunday July 20 urging pulpit discussions to cut infant mortality. He cites 1904 figures and notes large city gaps, urges efforts in Newburgh Poughkeepsie and Yonkers with successful welfare programs reducing infant deaths.

Herman M. Bises Bates Axe New York City

Postmasters Meet in August in Binghamton

Tentative plans for the New York State Association of Postmasters annual convention were outlined after a conference in Binghamton. Ed ward S. Moate and Postmaster Homer Hopkins discussed August dates and venue, with about delegates expected from across the state to attend sessions in the public library auditorium.

Binthamton New York State Association of Portgasters Afghanmton Publi Uditrary Edward S. Moate Noreich Eetrogans Fanrher Hopkins Binghamton

Noted Breeder of Trotters Dies at Home

Montclair resident Jonathan Hawkins, a famed breeder of trotters, died at his home on Gates Street from heart disease. He ran a breeding farm at Walden and was long active in American horse sports. He leaves a wife and son Frederick Hawkins of Montclair.

Montclair Ifi Jonathan Hashing Das My. Hawkins Peater Walden Fredierick Hawkins Montclaly

Port Jervis Officials Question Guilty Vandalism Claim

Middletown High School faced defacement following a football game as Port Jervis visitors painted the entrance brick wall with the score. Superintendent Tuthill demanded full reparations, while Port Jervis officials urged proof tying their delegation to the act.

Middletown High School Port Jervis Raiders Port Jarvis Tuthill Middletown Port Jervis India Port Jervia Theigh School Port Jorvia James Naylor Middlelawn N.Y Port Terna Ant Cannat Port Dervin High School Stenad Arthur N Naylor Sebwols Tahil Rully Midkielann Goshen Sewhureh SimangeTs Port Jersis Eolies Lerences Wizaad Ames Tate Lone

Germans Take Barn Struck Another Town By Lightning

War bulletin reports Austro German forces under General Mackensen capturing Moscinka near Przemysl and advancing along multiple fronts. In Canada a large frame barn on Frederick Tepperman’s property near Pilgrim's Corners was struck by lightning and burned, with two horses saved and contents destroyed. insurance valued at 500 dollars covered both structures.

Frederick Depperman Pilgrim’s Corners Tepperman German American Archibald Taylor and Company

Upstate Supports Whitman Against City Tax Backlash

Governor Whitman’s team gauges upstate sentiment and finds strong Republican backing for Albany's tax and budget policy. Upstate leaders favor the administration despite city protests over a 19.6 million dollar levy. Officials consider a June 30 Amherst College candidacy declaration.

Whitman New York “Telegraph Albany Upstate New York City New York Amherst College

Mount Hope festival and club notices in June

The Mount Hope community schedules a strawberry and ice cream festival on Friday June 18 on the church lawn. The Thimble club meets June 17 at Mrs Henry Bakers. Mt Hope Presbyterian Church ladies plan a bar art event in August with date TBA. Miss Seybolt visits from Fort Jervis. Several local visits noted between Otisville and Mt Hope residents. External text discusses Port Jervis vandalism allegations and school political tensions between Port Jervis and Middletown.

Mount Hope Church Lawn Thimble Club Henry Baker Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church Seybolt Fort Jervis Charles Ketcham Kinester Otisville David Hull

Knights Templar Elect at Buffalo

Buffalo June 16 A parade of thousands of knights and a 500 piece band opened the second day of the Knights Templar New York conclave. Eminent Sir William F Elmendorf elected grand commander, with officers Pattison Sim Walker Williams Greenfield Newell Bennington Handford Nicholson named to key posts. Next year’s conclave planned for Brooklyn.

Buffalo Knights Templar of New York William F. Elmendorf John 38 Mulian Rochester William H. Pattison Brooklyn Frederick W. Sim Troy Henry C. Walker Binghamton Robert D. Williams Robert A. Greenfield Mount Vernon George A. Newell Medina John H. Bennington George

LIGHTNING CLAIMS ONE VICTIM DURING ELECTRICAL STORM

New York reports a lightning event claiming a single victim during a fierce electrical storm. The article notes the day’s storms and related hazards across the region, with brief details on the weather’s impact.

Henry C Holbert Killed by Bolt During Storm

A severe thunderstorm near Slate Hill Tuesday left Henry C Holbert struck by lightning and killed. He died between his home and the Clover Farm Dairy Co where he supervised work. A watch was found broken in the field. Survived by wife and two children, parents, and sister Mre d H Mapes. Funeral Friday at Union Cemetery Slate Hill. Other storm damage included a cow killed at between South Centreville and Johnson and a tree felled on Wallkill Avenue.

Slate Hill Henry C. Holbert Slate’ Hill Holbert Clover Farm Dairy Co Dr. Myers Mr. Holbert Tia State Hill Charles Holbert Mary &. Clark D. H Clover Farm Dairy Company J. L. Campbell Oas Nome Wallkill Avenue Knapp Avenue Henry York Walden Ald Godett Wedatesiae James Eva Filck Mary Knapp Jolir McWinde Orchestra Jennie Mapes Edward Robbins Middletown Robbins Charles Graham Library Hall Frank Graham Mr Dermott Dairy Company Titaddeinir Ajegodus Collectien Ose Gosard Sendar Mire Charies Mapes

Thief Steals Papers as Assault Verdict Is Rendered

A Goshen man Samuel M Austin was sentenced to an indeterminate prison term for second degree assault after a Warwick trial that heard witnesses and heard the victim suffer a whooping cough attack delaying court. Separate Warwick items note a thief stealing a box with deeds policies and receipts from Jacob Utter and two duck yard raids by duck thieves in Belivale. Local residents James Van Gelder and the House couple visited, while H W Millspaush returned from business travel and Walter Francisco’s family welcomed a newborn Loy.

Newburgh Samuel M. Austin Seeger Austin Henry Kirby Wawawanda John F. Greaney Quictio Rocanna Wischer Goshen Warwick Jacob Utter Holf Grounds Duck Yards Harry Bradner Belivale James M. van Gelder Sussex N. J Charles House Walden H. W. Millspaush Wear Walter Francisco Pound | Loy

Port Jervis Man Loses 900 Dollars Finds It

William Bermar of Port Jervis and John Robertson on an Albany automobile tour were in a Troy harbor shop when Bermar lost a wallet containing 900 dollars. They met hotel owner H. H. Malleton at the Hotel Albany and the next morning, Bermar recovered the wallet held by Malleton.

Albany Wiliam Bermar Port Jervis John Robertson New York Troy Harber Bermar Elks Club George McEntry H. H. Malleton South Pearl Street Reymar Malieson Ty Leet

Campbell Hall Ball Team Wins Thriller in Seabrook

Campbell Hall defeated Crescent VA 5 to 1 in a well-played Saturday game at Campbell Hall. Howell pitched for the CLHL A C team allowing four hits and receiving solid team support. Slaughter starred defensively and Nesbutch led a strong offense in a brisk local matchup. Attendees at George G. Carmet’s funeral in Port Jervis included Sarah Stephens and her mother, Mrs. Sarah Stephens, plus Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Meare and their son.

Campbell Hall Crescent Va Seaborth Satunday Howell CLHL Nesbutch Slaughter Seld Paperiall Reed Onieta Hote Middle Town Carmer George G. Carmet Port Jervis Tursias

Williams to Get College Degree Delivers Commencement News

State Engineer and Surveyor Freak M. Williams will travel to Hamilton on Saturday for Colgate University exercises where he will be awarded the Doctor of Science degree. Williams, a Colgate graduate from the class of 1945, edited the Junior publication and served as a Whig Gamma Delta member and Intercollegiate Baseball Association president.

M. Willams Hamilton Colgate University White Willams Coltate Whi Gamma Delta Fraternity Intercollegiate Baseball Association

Howells Social Notes Update from June Meeting

June 15 social items from Howells note Sam Latina of Suffern risks his sister Mrs. Hears Case. Mrs S Ketcham visits Miss Nellie Tothill. H Vail and Mrs Helen Pate spend a day at Mrs. C A Evans Middletown home formerly of this place. Emma Shaw hosted guests.

Boys Entertain at Junior Holy Name Gilbert Event

The Randall Boys provided an evening of entertainment in the Sundar School Hall of the Church of Mt Carmel. The session proved enjoyable for attendees as they gathered for the event and the Times-Press urged readers to use the want plan for future notices.

Holy Name Randall Sundar Srhoot That Lady of Mt Carmel

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