Spelling Contest Highlights Wurtsboro Carnival Events
Wurtsboro carnival on August 9 10 features a spelling contest open to any pupil who attended Mamakating schools in 1915 1916. The carnival association plans other novel contests and aims to make August 9 10 Sullivan County bicentennial days. Large hailstones were reported during Sunday’s storm. Supervisor Gumner bought a Chevrolet from Smithers garage. Tax Collector Newkirk schedules village tax collection at home on Tuesdays and Fridays. Recent rains yield big fish with catches including a 2 lb 9 oz fish and a 3 lb California brown trout. Proceeds from the Ladies Dime Society food sale on church lawn total near $20. Clem ent B Newkirk donated a piano to the school district, welcomed by trustees. Downey returns after attending the poor conven tion in Poughkeepsie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurtsboro
Mamakating
Carnival Association
Sullivan County
Gumner
Smithem
Newkirk
BE. Downey
Superintendents of Poor
Poughkeepaste
Kitchen Shower for Miss Crabtree Montgomery
Sixteen friends gathered at Mrs. George Sharp’s home for a kitchen shower honoring Miss May Crabtree. Guests included Jennie Hewitt assisting with entertaining and refreshments as many useful utensils were presented to the bride-to-be.
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Montgomery
George Sharp
Jtn May Crabtree
Jennie Hewitt
Tobn J. Vanderoer
Olive Leen
Middletown
Albert Decker
Funeral Director and Embalmer P J Reilly
Details show P J Reilly Funeral Director and Embalmer with parlor address 81 East Main Street and residence 38 Railroad Avenue. Local and Long Distance calls listed with phone numbers 447 and 2004. Lady assistant and other sparse lines indicate service locations in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Reilly
East Main St
Railroad Ave
New York
East 22Nd St
Ercy
White
National Casket Co. services and offices listed
Alexander Merritt funeral director with Middletown Otieville and New York offices. Branch Otieville and New York City contact numbers given. A. W. Blumberg assistant and a lady assistant noted with auto service. National Casket Co. office at 14 East 29th Street Murray Hill with telephone 8341.
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Alexander Merritt
No. & James St
Middletown
N. Y
Otieville
N. YY
A. W. Blumberg
New York
East 29Th St
William T. Cornelius Funeral Director Ad
Funeral director and embalmer listed with multiple offices in Otieville and New York City. Provides telephone numbers and locations including 118 North S1, 27 Great Jones St, and a spring office.
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William T. Cornelius
North S1
Otieville
Great Jones St
Rockafellow Burial Co Listing and Services
ROCkAFELLOW BURIAL Co. 99 North Street advertises mortuary services with M R Rockafellow manager Fred Rockafellow mortician Marguerite R Rockafellow specialization in women and children. License No. 3959. New York Office 941 Rogers Place Phones 365 intervale 2931 Melrose Private receiving vault.
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Rockafellow Burial Co
North Street
M. R. Rockafellow
Mgr
Fred
Rockafellow
Marguerite R. Rockafellow
New York
Rogers Place
Melrose
Maple Dale Social and Community Notes Highlight June Events
Maple Dale reports a successful Thursday church social at Henry Baker’s home with fine supper and funds for the Ladies' Aid. Upcoming Sewing Society meeting set for June 29 at Mrs. Charles H. Smith’s, plus plans for August fair quilts.
Mrs Baker Lands Large Sized Carp at Wallkill River
Harriman on the banks of the Wallkill River near Montgomery Mr and Mrs Ernest Baker and Mrs Bakers brother Ellaworth Conklin fished over the weekend They landed a 16 pound carp after a hour and a half struggle the fish measured 38 inches long and 20 inches in circumference Several local residents were seen visiting Harriman over the weekend and words of various family gatherings appear throughout the town
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Harriman
Ernest Baker
James T. Meehan
William Gaherin
New York
John Woodrump
Mise Mildred Nell
Monroe
Harriman Union School
Nea Ale
Wilson
Gardner
Joseph Rake
Jack Roberta
Florence McGrath
Mre. D. Smmith
Mere. J. J. Smith
Ed. Dunne
Vaswaic
Patrick Kearns
Edwin R. Russell Takes Haven Wayside Inn
Edwin R. Russell has leased the large Haven Wayside Inn and will operate it as a road house and summer resort after previously running a hotel at South Fallebure. The move centers on Wurtaboro, with plans for seasonal guest traffic and local lodging offerings.
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Wurtaboro
Edwin R. Rowell
South Fallebure
Haven
Parish Ice Cream Social This Friday in Ridgebury
Home made ice cream and cake will be sold at the parish house on Friday evening June 22. Committee in charge includes John Smith and Rev Walter A Westerveld. A program of entertainment is planned with Charlies Carlson visiting from New York City. Mise May Waleh of the village married Roy Wary near Cuddebackville in the past week. Fourth of July celebration progressing. Three rehearsals a weekly means something doing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgebury
John Smith
Walter A. Westerfield
Charlies Carlson
New York City
Mise May Waleh
Roy Wary
Cuddebackville
Strawberry Short Cake Supper At Presbyterian Church
The Ladies Aid Society of Monroe will host a strawberry short cake supper in the church dining room on Thursday June 22 starting at 6 30 pm. Tickets cost 25 cents for adults and 12 1/2 cents for children. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Giraffe Neck Joints Like Humans Despite Length
A note explains that despite the giraffe's long neck it has seven joints, the same number as a human neck, noting the similarity in skeletal structure.
National Guard Eager for Service and War Deliberations
The note from Carranza leads to possible US entry into conflict with Mexico. Washington reports a flat refusal to withdraw the punitive expedition and signals planning to authorize militia use. Officials note rising border tensions and discuss naval precaution orders to prevent landings in Mexican territory.
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Carranza
Washington
Wilson
Lansing
Haker
Mexico
Mexico City
Department
Congress
Mexeo
Wilhon
Hanna
Monterey
John KR. Silliman
Pine Bush Real Estate Sale Sparks Local Boom
At a Pine Bush auction nine building lots sold well amid steady village growth. The weekly column notes rising property turnover, new homes, and planners expecting another sale. Church notices, sermons, and events follow with details on services, festivals, and community activities.
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Pine Bush Real Estate
Pine Bush
Ward
Local Notes From Florida Community June 20
Miss Harriet W. Pierson, librarian in Washington D C, staying with her aunt Mrs G W Pierson. A baccalaureate sermon is planned for the Presbyterian Church June 25 for the 1916 graduates. Mrs William Ulenberg of Sugar Loaf visited relatives here. About 0 members attended the C B Society meeting at Miss Clara Howell s home last Friday. Miss Minnie Heinzelmann and Miss Sara Jessup were chosen delegates to the state convention at Syracuse July 10 18. Nic Frances Dulsky had throat surgery at Thrall Hospital this week.
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Graham's
Hia
Thia
Christian Endeavor Society
Church Lawn
Deira
Knights of Pythias
Presbytery of
Hudson
Hopewell
Florida
Harriet W. Pierson
Washington, D. C
G. W. Pierson
Presbyterian Church
William Ulenberg
Sugar Loaf
C. B Society
Clara Howell
Minnie Heinzelmann
Sara Jessup
Syracuse
Nic Frances Dulsky
Thrall Hospital
Goshen man returns from Jersey shore trip in improved health
Robert B. Hock of Goshen returned Saturday from a two week auto trip along the Jersey coast with Howard M. Jones as chauffeur. The trip markedly improved his health and restored his appetite. Friends express hope for his continued well being.
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Robert B. Hock
Goshen
Sea Shore
Jersey
Howard M. Jones
Mr. Hock
Two Injured In Bloomingburg Sunday Accident
Mrs. John Barrett and daughter Ida Barrett were thrown from a horse on a mountain road near Bloomingburg. Mrs. Barrett broke two arm bones and suffered bruises. Ida was bruised but not broken. Dr. R. O. Reakes attended them. both rested well. The article also notes Church events, a strawberry shortcake supper, and community notices from Bloomingburg.
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Bloomingburg
John Barrett
Ida Barrett
High View
Alice Barrett
R. O. Reakes
M. E
James Green
Benjamin Norris
Yonkers
Middletown
George Schneider
Port Jervis
Gorman
Monticello
George A. Smith
Charles Piggott
Bouhlincham
Vivian Veitch
Methodist Brotherhood
FE. H
J. S. Hulse
Hattie Horton
G. A. Smith
J. S. Green
A .H. Mills
Mina Newhouse
David van Innecem
Ladies of the Reformed Church
W. M. Wilkin
Edna
G. W. Comfort
Main Street
Harry Herbison
Bennett's Hotel
Willowemoc Day Book Briefs
Willowemoc on June 20 reports Fred Whipple and A. V. Decker each purchased a new Ford touring car. Mrs. Fred Turner of Bittersweet visited relatives and returned home Wednesday. Miss Clara F. Conklin was a Bittersweet caller Wednesday.
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Willowemoc
Fred Whipple
A. V. Decker
Fred Turner
Bittersweet
Clara F. Conklin
Passing the Word echoes in Philadelphia paper
The Philadelphia Telegraph notes how skepticism about rumors meets a newspaper impulse to spread stories, reflecting a column on rumor culture and the role of and responsibility in reporting. The piece weighs belief, caution, and the duty to verify before sharing information.
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Philadelphia
New Ritual Planned for Methodist Church Unity
Bishop Luther B. Wilson of the New York Conference says the General Conference approved formulating a new ritual to unify Methodism with the South. The plan emphasizes stronger orthodoxy, moral reform, prohibition, and aggressive evangelism, with changes to the Lord's Supper ritual.
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Luther B. Wilson
New York
Wilson
Temperance Workers Meet Social and Business Session
The Five Million League holds a social and business meeting at J. Charles Schwartz's Maple Terrace home 94 East Main Street on Tuesday evening June 20 at 8 o'clock. Debates and short addresses on temperance will be joined by vocal and instrumental selections as the league advances its work. The group is the successor to the Middletown Prohibition Club.
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Temperance Workers
Five Million League
J. Charles Schwartz
Maple Terrace
East Main Street
League
Middletown
Prohibition Club
Times-Press Want Columns Ad Advertisement
Classified want column advice urges readers to use the Times-Press for purchases and needs, promoting listings and personal ads. It emphasizes easy posting and wide local reach, inviting neighbors to publish requests or offers.
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Times-Press
Ford Car Ditch Near Montgomery After Sidestep
A Montgomery village incident reports a Ford five passenger car driven by William Crowell with George E. Coe as owner skidding into a ditch on Little Britain road to avoid an oncoming fast vehicle. Coe sprained ankle. others escaped with minor injuries. Car to be repaired at Riverside Garage.
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Montgomery
William Crowell
George E. Coe
Little Britain
Coe
Charles D. Waite
Riverside
Bertha Scheper
Glensor
Evergreen
James L. Hutchinson
Altmn Association
William P. Murphy
Firmani
Walden Telephone Company
Municipal
Board of Trustees
Gordon Gates
Flushing
L. A
Local News From Ferndale On June Visits and Illness
In Ferndale on Wednesday Mrs. George Earle made a business call. Oliver Cooley remains ill though improving slowly. Miss Malinda Osterhout is on the sick list. James Nemerest butchered a hog for James Osterhout Wednesday. John Loder visiting sister Mrs. Clarence Brotherton in Middle town for a few weeks. Mrs. Hannah Prannon of Monticello visits sister Mrs. Harrison Loder. Mr and Mrs Bruce Fraser and family were in Lib erty for business. Howard Hildersleeve bought the Kettler house from the Teeples. Samuel Katz repairs the bakery oven.
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Ferndale
George Earle
Oliver Cooley
Malinda Osterhout
James Nemerest
James Osterhout
John Loder
Clarence Brotherton
Middletown
Hannah Prannon
Monticello
Harrison Loder
Bruce Fraser
Liberty
Howard |Illdersleeve
Samnuel Katz
The Visitor Stumps The Hostess With A Clock Joke
A humorous exchange where a weary hostess quizzes a visitor on the time. The visitor calls her clock wrong, and she retorts that the clock is “the visitor” because it doesn’t keep time.
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Miss Crabtree
Ruliabla
John Stomer
W. Y
Harrison H. Crane
Henry E. Meyer
Circleville
Wallkill
Orange County
A&a
Supreme Court
Henrk. Meyer
City Hall
John L. Wisains
John C. RB. Taylor
Maple Dale
Henry Baker
Maple
Howell Clark
Belle Wells
Luther Wall
Elizabeth Mapes
Howell's
Sewing Society
Charles H. Smith
Smith
Helen Mapes
Katheryn Baker
Mma Hull
William Mapes
R. Russell
Wayside Inn
National Guard
Carranya
Saltillo
United States
Yucatan
el Paso
Arredondo
State Department
Sahip
San Antonio
Funeton
War Department
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
George
Mark Cassidy
James B. Scott
Emma B. Coddington
Clara Hus
Mr. Scott
Hackensack
N. J
Walter Bilder
Jersey City
Bider
Thomas
Hitler
Louis Db. Behoonmaker
John Erekine Ward
Crawford
Albany
Jordan
Ain
Methodist Church
Lina
Order of the Maccabees
Maccabees
Epworth League
Eople
Weather Ostrander
Barrett
Slate Hill
Evans’ Hall
Grandma Gregg
Edna Flynn
Pauline
Mary Flynn
Susan Jane Jones
Florence E. McBride
Kate
Margaret Flynn
Gracé
Anna B. Flynn
Edith
Beatrice R. Smith
Ida
Anna Mae Everett
Mae
Nellie Tooker
G. A. Dummie
L. L. Campbell
Clover Farm Milk Company
Slate Hill Presbyterian Sunday School
Holbert’s Grove
C. H. Holbert
L.H. Mapes
Howells
J. BR. G. Club
John MacLachlan
Bridgeport
Conn
Emil Krueger
FORD
George Coe
McMonagle & Rogers
North Side
Rexall
Momonagle & Rogers
North St
Carson & Towner Company
Marcella
Mildred Brand
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