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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1915

Page

4

Bullville Plans Unusual Program At Rural Week

A Bullville community page recalls a two week rural trip for East Side children in need, a fundraiser deficit of 500 dollars for Mechanicstown home, and upcoming June 27 church collections. Warwick figures note factory location talks by Louis J. Green, with soap label or electrical apparatus plants under review. Local housing improvements, a grandpromotion for H W Millspaugh, a new daughter for the Millspaughs, a message from Shulman about his father’s death, and scheduled Children’s Day and Willams’ union evangelistic meetings add to a busy local scene.

Mach East Side Ife Mechanicatown Home Fresh Air Fund New York Tribune Ne Loreal Goshen Mikeman Dikoman Warwick Valley James H. Smith West Street Horton Brothers Smith Glevans H. W. Millspaugh Min Mis Charlea Millapaugh Sourse Chick Hia Whealan Tiane Shulman Minsburgia Nathaniel Shulman Shulman Warwick Jaae

Obituary: Mrs Hannah M Bassett Lawrence of Monticello

Mrs Hannah M Bassett Lawrence longtime Monticello resident died Sunday at 12 59 PM at her home after a paralysis illness. She was twice married first to Henry Prieg and had daughters Etta Menderson Currig Ella Worden and a son and several grandchildren. Surviving husband Devo Lawrence she leaves Grace Sanford Minckler and Fred at home plus one brother Charles Dudley and many grandchildren. Minister officiated June 16 with Monticello funeral rites and family plot burial under local traditions.

Hannah M. Bassett Lawrence Monticello Lawrence Henry Prieg Thiag Etta James L. Menderson Middletown Currig We Aga J Ogaden Oakland Valley Ella George K. Worden Port Jervis Devo Lawrence Grace Sanford Minckler Staileers Fred Monticella

Searsville Festival Postponed. Picnic Details Published

Searsville June 18 The Ladies Aid Society Hopewell Church post a festival at Searsville Grange on June 24 postponed indefinitely. Sunday School Picnic planned for First Chapter Sunday School on Saturday June 19 at Circleville Hennesay's Lake. basket dinner, round trip fare 20 cents, pickups at Jammer Street Main Street Wickhaut Avenue and Circleville return.

Searsville Ladies’ Aid Society of Hopewell Searsville Grange Circleville Hennesay’s Lake Jammer Street Main Street Wickhaut Avenue

Woman tells police of alleged thefts

A resident at 20 Prospect Street, near Monroe, recounts a series of thefts linked to Adams. He was jailed for petty larceny in February 1942 after valuables went missing from Dr. Dem Oste property and rugs later surfaced at a Montgomery Street residence. Adams was arrested again after authorities traced the items and was to be arraigned as Monroe police prepared the case.

Prospect Street Sottaga Itu Woodward Monroe Adams Earle Hhe Ogden Adamé Juturo More Ogden Ponsy Rufus C. Maltby Milthy Munroe Materson Ogden Worm Totalty Dayton McCoach Madden Adamus Oaterhout Middletown Adaie

Unionville High School Commencement Plans and Events

Unionville voters plan a June 22 commencement at Straiten Theatre for Middleton High School graduates led by Russell Hanford. Rev J Mactanes delivers remarks at a local meeting. June 18 and June 22 events include prize acknowledgments and community attendance.

Unionville Jane Middleton High School Russell E Hanford Thur Sanday Vaual Tony J. Mactanes OL. AL MS

Bulgarian wives and a mystic tale from the war era

A fragmentary Telegraph item mentions a Bulgarian wife who confronts her husband in a strange scene, followed by a vague note about a defeated general and a naval engagement near the sea. The garbled lines suggest wartime intrigue and household drama set against a broader conflict.

Finchville Hosts 10th Anniversary Celebration

Finchville June 18 Mr and Mrs Joseph Mitchell of wis district celebrated the 10th anniversary of their marriage with a dinner party at their home as relatives and friends offered hearty good wishes to the couple. Nearby Mr and Mrs C D Anderson hosted friends on their own anniversary a few days earlier.

Finchville Joseph Mitchell Wis C. D. Anderson Mitchell Join Booth Port Jervig WitIing Edgar Davis Mfedong Finchville District New Jersey Middletown Alec Mitchell Ottavilla District Albert Manning George &. Winter

Washingtonville Notes and Local Happenings

Washingtonville updates report visitors from Piermont Mra Newton Cornell at Mrs Seybolt and Mina Bulada s home Rev G M Kyes to preach at the ML Church and commencement plans in the library The Wheeler Brothers Circus visits Centre Valle with a Thursday show Local weather praises rains and garden growth The Van Stars beat the Aemora Friday afternoon.

Washingtonville Newton Cornell Piermont Algiers Seyvbolt Mina Mary Bulada Mra Limneau High Lanier Aniali Buku Willican Neola Issac Nical Nicoll Garare Ahar Opr Land Automobile Chas $Old New Modela Charles Melter Idle Village Andere Lonsian Saliehars Mills G. M. Kvres ML le Wishacheel Presbyterian Church Moffat Library Clases Noopten Keater Wright New York Citi Ja Ate Oparenta Charles Wright North Street Wheeler Beothers’ Circus Centre Valles Pers Allages Aemora Af Saletan Seere

Westbrookville Holds Children’s Day Exercises at Wo M E Church

Westbrookville on June 18 held Children’s Day services at the Wo M E Church with a long program of recitations songs and prayers led by Rev W A Tinney replacement Rev Bassoon. Visitors from Butler New Jersey and local pupils took part as exams and staffing details noted.

Regents Good Showing Reported In Unionville Examinations

Westtown June 18 pupils from the school faced Regents exams in Unionville and 29 of 39 papers passed. Honors listed include Percy Mather and Charles Terwilliger in Reading and Writing. Laura Hansen in Spelling and Arithmetic. Esther Kansen and Laura Drake in U S History. Y M C A banquet officers were elected with George H. Clark as president and C J Mathes as vice president. Church event, Children’s Day services planned with a chicken Jubilee program and later evening missionary care for children.

Westtown Unionville Percy Mather Charles Terwilliger Ruth Silliwell Marry Terwillier Harry Terwilliger Laura Hansen Parsy Mather Y. Mc.a George H. Clark C. J. Mathes Herbert Rackett Telary Lenj. Anderson She Beard Fred Clizzard Arn Hituh

Native African Boy Will Speak at Fetel VOM Church Event

Rev Tog Clark new pastor at Fetel VOM BK Church has arranged an entertainment at the church today featuring a native African boy who will speak. Clark, formerly a missionary in Africa, brings back memories and invites attendees to hear the Keer Trot speaker along with refreshments.

Tog Clark Fetel Vom BK Church Timdrr Dienne Clark Alriey

Funeral Attended by Noted Port Jervie Figure

Port Jervie reports Hon. Charles A. Revd. of Middletown attended the funeral of Mrs. Clara Ciddodack in Qils City on Tuesday. The obituary notes the passing and local attendance at the ceremony.

Port Jervie Inne Charles A. Revd Middletown Clara Ciddodack

Missing New York Husband Sought By Wife Through Times-Press

Mrs. George W. Alward of East 6th Street New York appeals to Times-Press readers for help locating her husband who left home January 17 this year after their September 28 1914 marriage in New York City. She asks anyone with information to contact her at the given address hoping for his return.

George W. Alward East 6Th Street New York Timesarate

Whitman to Get Gagan Facts Soon

New City June 17 William H Hotchkiss special commissioner who tried District Attorney Thomas Gezan of Rockland county on charges of neglect of duty resulting from the acquittal of William Cleary of murder will make his report to Governor Whitman next Wednesday Commissioner Yotchitiss declined to intimate what conclusion he has reached Friends of Gagan are confident the verdict will not hurt him The belief in Haverstraw is that with the return of the Governor Saturday the hunt for Cleary now indicted for grand larceny will be prosecuted with vigor Comptroller Eugene M Travis will ask the Governor to aid the search.

New City William H. Hotchkiss Thomas Gezan Rockland County William ¥. Cleary Whitman Yotchitiss Gagan Haverstraw Cleary Eugene ML Travis

Tribute Paid to Mr Hadden at St Pauls Church Service

At the midweek service in the auditorium Rev Dr Watkins spoke on the steadfast Christian life of the late John R P Hadden. The funeral had been held on Wednesday afternoon. The sermon theme was The Changeless Christ and several ill church members were prayed for. A baptism was conducted during the service.

St. Paul's Church Dr. Watkins John R. P. Hadden

Cyclists Walk in Muddy Iowa Roads

Port Jervis trans continental cyclist John Bruns reports on his trip to California. He notes muddy Iowa roads from rain, with soils softening and vehicles leaving deep ruts, forcing cyclists to walk most of the time.

Iowa John Bruns Port Jervis

Farmers Celebrate Grandchildren Born Four Days Apart

A year after reporting the weddings of KS Farmer's daughters, Mr and Mrs Farmer welcomed a nine and a half pound grandson born to daughter Mrs William Nelson and a nine pound granddaughter born to daughter Mrs John R Downey. The two births occurred four days apart as both daughters had wed the previous summer.

Times-Preas KS. Farmer Reading Farmer William Nelson John R. Downey

German Alliance Team Seeks Out‑of‑Town Games

The German Alliance baseball team of the City league will report for practice at 6 this evening on Hayes Field. Management seeks bookings with away clubs and asks communications be sent to Emil Wair enekger at 115 Sprague Avenue, Middletown.

al- Manes Basebball Hayes Field German Alliance Emil Wairenekger Sprague Avenue Middle Town

Four-legged freak chicken born in New Jersey yard

In Tiizateth, N J, a chicken hatched in John Lasten’s Prairie Yard at 20 Spring Street now has four legs and a curly tail like a poodle. It appears healthy among its siblings, with a deep black color, and may be moved to a doghouse or seat if it shows movement.

N. J Praiter John Lastenhath S20 Spring Street Laurenbach Elea

Five Human Skeletons Unearthed During Grading Work

In Rinkhamton on June 17 workmen grading land uncovered five human skeletons. Two stood on their heads while others lay scattered. Bones show interments dating years back, with evidence of sh0e and burial slots. Skeletons buried under several inches of charcoal. Sheriff, county and district attorney opened investigation.

Rinkhamton Simon Sherif

Young boy heads to coast for visit to mother

Maurice Pepohan aged 14 leaves Evenvilla this afternoon at 4 48 for San Francisco and plans to visit his mother Hairy Laland.

Maurice Pepohan Evenvilla San Francisco Barre Dirs Hairy Laland

God's Goodness and Love Theme for Children's Day

Pine Bush June 18 the Methodist Sunday school presented God s Goodness and Love to a crowded audience with the scholars and choir receiving applause The solo by C H Terwilliger drew praise and a short address by the pastor closed the service Thanks are due the superintendent and others for making Children's Day a success A strawberry and ice cream festival will be held June 23 at the Howell home to benefit New Prospect ladies Gilbert McCord and Abbie Borkensham welcomed a new eight pound daughter and a gas tank was installed to serve travelers in the state road area Graham Church plans a Children s Day program for Sunday at 8 pm featuring A Child In the Midst Mrs George Morris of Pittsburgh is visiting her mother Mrs Daniel McKinney W P Prebotesna family of New York occupies a summer cottage near the BML

Gullville Bullville Presbyterian Church Circleville Hullville H.W. Towland Loton Elis Loton Els Frank ©. Jones Fred RB. Elekera New York City Frank Martin Etna C. Pitman Etta Bertha Grace Bullvilie Grange Willams’ Union Evangeliatie Samuel Roberson Dallville Wallville Adam Wiley Walden Weel Merle McCarter Lualla Ashworth Susie Degroat Alice Bensinger Jesus Mabel Degroat Nora Culver Clara Genevieve Page Harry van Sciver the Temple George Durland Scelo Voice of Creation Hilda van Sciver Fred Zausch Eessene David Nation Garlanon Joy Mas Moore Margaret Hummel Stanley McDowell Ross McCarter Mabel Deagroat Mabel W. A. Tinney New York Bassoon Wurtsboro Otsville Arthur Aylsworth Butler N. J Jennie Curlette Monticello Maple Grove Frank Racine Mt. Hope School Racine Pine Bush C. H. Terwilliger G. B. Decker H.I. Brown Jordan Ladies of New Prospect John Graham Church George Morris Pittanen Daniel 3 McKinney W. P. Prebotesna BML

Mrs Longendyke Heads Troy D A R Regent

Mrs Herbert Longendyke elected regent of Philip Buchuyler chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Troy to succeed Mrs A M Wright Other officers named Vice regent Mrs William B Frear Second vice regent Mrs Julius S Hawley Corresponding secretary Mrs Edward B Cox Recording secretary Mrs Henry Col gin Registrar Miss Frances A Wartiner Vice registrar Miss Marion A Snyder Treasurer Mrs Edward A Diges Historian Miss Caroline M Lansing Librarian Mrs Eugene Bryan Chaplain Mrs Richard A Derrick

Herbert Longendyke Philip Bchuyler Daughters of the American Revolution Troy A. M. Wright William B. Frear Julius 8. Hawley Edward B. Cox Henry Colgin Frances A Wartiner Marion A. Snyder Edward A. Diges Caroline M Lansing Ire Hugene Bryan Richard A. Derrick

Cables Glad News To A. W. Beakes

Adam W Beakes of this city received a cablegram from his son Stanley Beakes announcing the arrival of an eight pound baby girl on the eleventh. Stanley is in Melbourne Australia for General Electric and married Miss Elizabeth Fenwick of Indiana before leaving the states. The baby has been named Hirbara Catherine.

Adam W. Beakes Stanley Beakes Iith Stanley Melbourne Australia General Electric Elizabeth Fenwick Indiana Hirbara Catherine

Socialist Party speaker tours New York and Newburgh

Miss Pauline Newman of New York City addressed a Franklin Square crowd for about ninety minutes on Socialism. She continued her tour in the region, speaking in Albany and Newburgh, and was hosted by Mr and Mrs Alex Craig during her stay at 186 Wickham Avenue.

Pauline Newman New York City Franklin Square Newmen Socialist Party Alex Craig Wickham Atenue Newburgh

Party Convention To Report On State Contention Reform

Albany dispatch notes the constitutional contention will approve restoring party state contention as a right for voters. It forecasts an amendment to abolish the direct primary for state and judicial offices, in favor of selection by party contentions or delegates representing parties.

Albany Festerdar

Convicted Man Sentenced to Sing Sing for Attempted Rape

In County Court at Grewn wort Lake Petes Bab cock was convicted of attempted rape of Mrs Mary EB Ten flock. Judge Seecer sentenced him to from five to nineteen years in Sing Sing.

New Factory to Take Over Land Near Wallkill Power

The Mormandie Dairy Company of New York will take possession of the John F. Bradner farm beyond the Wallkill Transit Co power house on July 15. It plans a factory to produce a French cheese and will invite local bids for construction. The initial buildings will be modest but the firm expects the venture to prosper and sparking potential expansion soon after start of operations.

Mormandie Dairy Company New York John F. Bradner Wallkill Transit Co

Warning to liquor dealers on new state labeling law

Albany issued a warning Tuesday to all liquor dealers to comply with a new state law effective January 1. The rule requires every bottle of whiskey wine or beer to show its actual contents, impacting carbonated waters and other beverages. Bottles labeled as quarts often contained only one fifth of a gallon, prompting keg re-tarring and accuracy concerns.

Albany

Horton Hurt At Carson Store

During Tuesday afternoon's storm J. Decatur Horton, a clerk at Carson and Towner dry goods on West Main, fell while lowering a window striking his back on a silk counter. He was helped by coworkers and Dr J S Halett, removed to his home at 6 Highland Avenue, where he lies in bed with expectations of a further recovery.

J. Decatur Horton Carson and Towner Dry Goods West Main Street Halett Hishland Avenue

Mr Bubbles Pays Fine for Accident in Circleville

Circleville June 16 Mr Babbies of Ballville ran his automobile into Allen Wilcom's rig Saturday evening injuring several persons He was arraigned before Justice William H Poff found guilty on three counts and fined 5 on each which he paid Representation noted for Mr Dabnes by George Eteen of Beltre

Circleville Babbies Ballville Allen Wilcom William H. Poff Sully DabNes Beltre

Friends Academy Locust Valley Long Island Desrdng School

Friends Academy in Locust Valley Long Island operates as a coeducational school under Friends management and char tered by the New York State Regents. It offers an Intermediate Department for young children plus music manual training and domestic art departments and provides certificates admitting to leading colleges and technical schools. Located 30 miles from New York. inquiry for catalogue by mail.

Desrdng Friends, Char New York State Regents Degertmanta New York

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