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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1918

Page

7

Whip Carnival Employee Pleads Guilty To Petit Larceny

Herbert Williams, worker at The Whip ride at the Panama Exposition Carnival, pleaded guilty before Recorder Howard M. Starr to stealing $40 and a pocket tool from Mrs. George Doremus at Watts Field. Two boys, Walter Gardner and William Robertson, found the purse and identified Williams, who confessed after officers pressed him. The court held Williams for sentence to be announced next morning.

Herbert Williams Watts Field Howard M. Starr George Doremus Wickham Avenue Walter Gardner East Avenue William Robertson Little Avenue Williams Wiliams William Faulkner Fred 5. Wood Brice McCoach Washington Dovernus Starr

Obituary notices from Warwick and area deaths

Mrs. Elizabeth Sproul of Warwick died suddenly of pneumonia at 67 after a brief illness and a hospital operation. She is survived by her husband William B. Sproul and several relatives. Funeral at 1:20 p.m. Saturday with Elder Ker officiating. Other obituaries note Mrs. Frank C Berry of New Hampton age about 39, Mrs. Edgar Layton of Newton, Mrs. Rosina Bippus of Port Jervis, Miss Sarah R Ludlum of Port Jessie, Polly Frances Harrison of Wallkill, and Jeremiah Goldsmith near Mt. Mongolia. Details include births, marriages, and survivors. services held locally with several interments planned.

W. B. Sproul Warwick Elizabeth Sproul William B. Sproul Frank C. Berry Florence A. Berry Frank Berry New Hampton Mrs. Berry Goshen Davin Wetmore Augusta Jackson Mr. Berry Sussex N. J Frederick Russell Charles Lloyd Pauline Edgar Layton Sarah Layton Newton John Martha Schooley Sussex County David Slack Julia Layton Lester Trenton N J Lewiston Edgar Mary Rosenkrans Walpack Jacob Keen Middleville Alvin Roy George W. Schooler Unionville Robert W. Potter Yreka California Anna Grace Mills Wiliam H. Mills Bloomingburg Sne E. Vanbiyke Wiehta Rockafellow Burial Company Potter Yreka California Frank W. Potter Paterson, N. J Joseph EB Astory Pars Mr. Potter Polly Frances Adkins Harrison Wallkill Prince George County Robert Coleman Georgiana Boon Hettie William Hairston William Daniel Harrison New York City John Chese Samuel Garland Edna May Harrison Church of God and Saints of Christ Jeremiah Gollamith Ellenville Jeremiah Goldsmith Mt. Mongolia Air. Goldsmith Frederic Goldsmith Adam J. Farr Mongola J. E. Appler Ellenville M. E. Church Panunexili

John F. Tucker Named Coroner in Orange County

John F. Tucker of this city has been designated as Coroner of Orange County. A notice of appointment was sent to the county clerk. Tucker fills the vacancy caused by Norman Pols resignation. Dubois sought reappointment but was not renewed.

Newwargh Jone John F. Tekem Orange Cheir Tucker Bes Desn Norman Pols Dubois Butt

Not until today that his request was acted soon and his

Mr. Tucker is a reporter. The statement notes action on a request and the appointment of an successor, with Tucker identified as a reporter in the text.

Ecocessor Tucker

Deerpark School Red Cross Fund Teaches and Collects

District School No. 5 of Deerpark sent 2.75 to Superintendent Tuthill to cite 11 pupils in the Junior Red Cross Chapter. Under teacher Edna Colter, a Red Cross entertainment netted 23.25, forwarded to add to the fund.

Deerpark Axo Suarintendent Tuthill Pepils Juir Red Cross Mixe Edna Colter Red Cross

Warning to registrants under selective service rules

An order from Gov Whitman via Adjutant General Sher confirms that registrants granted deferred classification must report any status change to their local board within five days. Failing to report or making false reports is a misdemeanor carrying one year imprisonment. Local boards are to check registrants and pursue vigorous prosecution for noncompliance.

Charles H. Sher- Tul Hao Tocal

Port Jervis couples unite in various weddings

Port Jervis and Middletown residents Mildred Rebecca Rau and Menage Ignatz wed at the Rau home with 60 relatives present. The ceremony featured a blue white color scheme, arch decor, and music by J. Francis Cross and James Y. Latham. The couple will live in Middletown after a church and hotel reception.

Port Jervis Uune Zey Mina Mildred Rebecca Rau Menage Ignatz Middletown Geo. Rau West Main Street Willard Conger J. Francis Cross James Y. Latham Mendelasonn L. H. Buccunning LH. Buccanning Mitchell J. Francia Cross James V. Latham Ignatz Atlantic City Philadelphia No. 125 North Street

Social Life Of Middletown And Its Environs Notes

Middletown social notes recount visits of Mrs. Herbert North of Chicago to her parents on Prospect Avenue, a Jersey City family arriving for summer at Wawayanda Avenue, and various local movements of residents. The piece lists club events, educational placements, engagements, graduations, marriages planned in Arizona, and travel to cities like Syracuse New York and Asbury Park. It mentions local families, school ties, and military assignments, with several local correspondents reporting on community life and arrivals.

Herbert North Chicago W. H. Tidaback Prospect, Avenue Syracuse Great Lakes EB. . Pratt Jersey City Wawayanda Avenue Mise Madeline Thomas Finecoe Thomas and Marian Amsterdam E Edward Murphy Corning John Mureatte Monhagen Avenue Orange County Golf Club P. R. Buttenheim E. Z. Griggs Ethel Stern Cora Jordan Cyrene N. Dayton A. K. Dayton Charities Edinboro State Normal School Follinboro Misa Dayton Middletown High School Ithaca Conservatory of Music Thomas Indian School Iroquois State Normal School Oneonta Anna L. Hoes Virgil T. J. Knapp Asbury Park Philadelphia Frank Dwyer Grand Avenue New York City Lacy Losey Middletown Ralph Vernon Hawley Honesdale Nathan Deighton Peter Kolnus Cond. B. Pallen New Rochsile Grenville Temple Keogh French Flying Corps J Ient. Keogh Supreme Court Martin J. Keogh N .Ronhelle

Social Notes From Bloomingburg and Nearby Visits

Bloomingburg social rounds list visitors from Brooklyn Newark and Middletown. Mrs Sherrey Barber, sister of J S Hulse, visits relatives. Miss Vivian Weltch hosts about 20 friends for a Saturday evening gathering. Lakeside hosts first post opening dance with special music. local residents travel to Union Hill and St Augustine for visits and recuperation.

Bloomingburg Sherrey Barber Brooklyn J. S. Hulse Ais. Barber M. W. Seagears St. Augustine Fla Dr. Seagears Lakeside

Miram C Blair Dead Prominent Brick Manufacturer

Haverstraw resident Miram C Blair aged 72, one of the country’s oldest brick makers, died Monday. He belonged to the firm A F Washburn & Co. Advertisement notes Times-Press wants classifieds.

Miram C. Blair Hiram C. Blair Haverstraw A. F. Washburn & Co

Goshen Lawyer Chappell Named Vice President of Orange County Telephone

Charles C Chappell of Goshen will become vice president and legal adviser of the Orange County Telephone Company in Middletown on July 1. He resigns as Goshen police justice after eight years and will move with his family to Middletown. He has long served the village, director duties with local clubs, and Red Cross finance chairmanship, resigning that post.

Charles C. Chappell Orange County Telephone Company Goshen Middletown Telephone Company John Street Mr. Chappell Frank D. Fancher Chappell George F. Gregg Edwin Fancher Che Sarah E. Hawks Orange County Court District Supreme Court Appellate Court Court of Appeals Whitman Henry Kohl Newburgh

Republican County Committee Endorses George F Gregg

Goshen June 18 At a Goshen meeting the executive committee unanimously endorsed George F Gregg as candidate for County Chairman in the upcoming Republican election. Also reported are various local notices including a jail pardon petition, a farm house fire, will filings, a death, a Red Cross drive total of 9865.11 against a 5000 quota, and a residency registration addendum.

Goshen Republican County Committee George F. Gregg Republican County BE. E. Cudy RED Cross Philip A. Rorty

Will contest compromise set for Colwoobia estate

In White Plains on Tuesday trustees of Colwoobia University and relatives of Robert B. VanCortlandt agreed to a compromise over the 1 million dollar estate left after his suicide in Bedford Village on February 18. Mt. Kis co will go to the brother and Columbia University will receive about half a million dollars. Later, Goshen marks Mrs A Bennett’s 80th birthday with friends calling and gifts.

Goshen White Plains Colwaobia University Robert B. VanCortlandt New York VanCortlandt H. W. van Cortlandt Wise Dhnself Bedford Village Mt. Kisco Columbia University

Burnses Welcome Daughter At Wickham Avenue

Birth announcement notes a daughter born Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs Edward B Burns at 187 Wickham Avenue. The newborn joins the family and celebrates with relatives in the community.

Edward B. Burns Wickhams Avenue

Riley on Probation in Goshen Court Action

Goshen June 1 Henry Riley released on probation after no appearance in Police Court before Judge Chippell. Personal News Goshen June 18 guests at the home of Robert Bruce on Murray Avenue include John Kingsley Mrs. Thomas Whitagh Lee and another New York City visitor.

Riley Goshen Henry Riley Police Cour Chippell Hirs Jonnie Kingsley Thomas Wit.hagh Lee Cou. John New York City Robert Bruce Murray Avenue

Local Masons Attend Wartwarsing Lodge Initiation at Ellenville

Members of Hof. van Lolze 412 F and A. M. traveled to Ellenville Wednesday evening for Wartwarsing Lodge 582 where the third degree was conferred on a group of candidates. The Masonic group included Worshipful Master C. H. Pickard, Edgar Worl, Charles Wood, W. L. Garner, Walter J. Seeley, and William W. Beeler.

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