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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
6
A trench mortar battery member recounts trench life from dugouts to front lines, interspersed with singing and luncheon, illustrated by anecdotes of enemy engagements, transportation plans to New York, and a lively meeting program. Officers praise bravery, discuss training in American trenches, and note medals and shortages. A later item debates closing stores for a holiday and fund drives.
Pine Bush July 22 At a special meeting of the Pine Bush Hook and Ladder Company held at the fire house on Monday evening June 17 Foreman Walter Crawford was elected to the unexpired term and J Madison Crawford reelected secretary and treasurer A number of new members were denied and a monthly meeting resolution was passed Mrs Marion Metcham visiting New York with Mrs A W Rhinehart Archie Rhinehart promoted to first lieutenant at Plattsburg Camp Up ton and assigned to the 153rd Depot Brigade at Camp Ut on Ostrom Van Derholm guest at the Falconer over Sunday A Knights of Pythias Hall entertainment Friday June 23 and a Bible school quarterly review and thrible party on June 28 on the Whitten lawn.
Florida items report registration requirements for enemy women with height weight and four 3x3 inch photos, plus local society notes. Mrs Herman Schulz visits New York City and New Haven. a new front door at Vernon residence. Miss Carrie Stewart and Miss D Cortrell visit family and cousins. Brooklyn family rents house for summer. class of 1918 Seward Institute exercises June 25. Prof Hazen Hunter departs for Camp Dix. Otis Vail praises Spartanburg heat. George Halstead back to work. Polish American Club to host second annual dance June 26 with Millers Orchestra.
June 22 notes describe Mr and Mrs Pringle and daughter Emily attending the St. Larer's College commencement in New York City. Elijah Jr Pringle, in the graduating class, stood third highest and received honorable mention. He will spend July at a government military camp at Bisvuet. Lorillard Lodge F and A M held a regular meeting where Past Master Roberson received a jewel and apron as a token of esteem, presented by W W Winters. Refreshments followed.
Mrs Kate Smith and Miss Fangie Elston of Middletown visited mim Terk and Mrs Zoe Decker of Shartown. The Young Ladies Bible class plans a Butter Glen Farn festival at B J Beemer's home on Thursday June 27 with all proceeds to them. Dr Truex has arrived safely somewhere in France. Minisiak Grange to celebrate on Friday evening June 28 at 7 o'clock with McWilliams orchestra. War Savings Stamp drive runs Saturday to Friday June 23.
Aarrey Ly Scares, 34, a former Wavjerry resident, was instantly killed by an explosion in a private electric facility on Rd 2 while employed at a bookshop. He was a brother of Theron Carey of Middletown. Times-Presawaal columns-Adver.
In a playful exchange the lady of the house notes her husband uses a pen name and the cook adds that her husband does as well. The judge is referenced in the dialogue, highlighting light domestic humor over authorship aliases.
A Kansas City elder, asked by a reporter what kept him healthy after a long life, replies with a bemused claim about prayers and fate, hinting at the desire to live again if given a chance.
Edison and Schuler of Greenfeld report fire damage on Tuesday morning at Saven Gables totaling about 18000 dollars with 10000 coverage by Patter Agency. The loss included 1100 dollars in groceries and barrels of sugar and flour. A late June meeting of Wawaraing Lodge 582 discussed candidates and a banquet followed. Directum 1 and Saucy shuttled to Poughkeepsie for Red Cross fundraising. United Cigar Co plans a new store at Main and Canal in Keeler building.
Ulsterville held patriotic services in honor of three flags. The first flag, Stars and Stripes, was funded by school children. A second eight star flag was presented by Montgomery Schuyler, Jr. and a third Liberty Loan flag featured a star and marked the second Liberty Loan effort as exceeding double. Schoolchildren, led by teacher Miles Mary G. Lyons, marched from the schoolhouse to the flag-raising site with Alton Howe on piccolo. The Rev. Mr. Baumer and Rev. Mr. Dyker gave speeches, with families from New York and Connecticut visiting, and local residents Levi Stiedes and Oliver joining government-related news.
Montgomery June 22 residents discuss visits from Mrs George A Ayers and Miss Carmella Briscia returning from New York City. Local band concerts attract many by auto, weekly on Tuesday at old time. Whist party by Montgomery Grange No 916 set for June 24 with refreshments. Mrs Anta P Wood of Brooklyn visits due to illness of daughter Helen Wood. Miss Jennie Palen winner of Zeta Kappa Pi prize while at New York University and School of Commerce Accounts and Finance. Phillip E Bowler of New York City visiting Mrs Burene Masters for two weeks. Maybrook workers anticipate a quiet period in their wares and back par. Pauline G Aspinwall of New York in village part of the week. Judge Herbert F Covey of Newburgh on business midweek.
The Sullivan County Bible Society will hold a meeting at Monticello on Wednesday, June 28, starting at 2 pm with an afternoon and evening session. Mason Guileapie, appointed secretary in 1878 and serving since, has resigned from the office.
A youthful Galveston speaker asks if a game of pool can change fate, while noting that success depends on the player’s hard day’s work. The remark reflects local slang and a casual view of luck and effort.
Washington reports the American forty five pistol has impressed German forces, prompting changes in U S Army equipment. Ordnance says daily production now about three thousand, with facilities shifted from rifles to overseas demand. The pistol’s 19 year development, rapid fire tests, and proven effectiveness in No Man's Land have earned German respect for US fighters.
Monticello June 22 County court opened with Judge George H. Smith presiding. The term will likely last two weeks, first week for criminal matters. District Attorney Gardner will push seven trials including Sherman King for stealing a violin from Forestburgh. Harris Plotkin seduction in Glen Wild. Hyman Goldberg larceny in Falisburg. Fred Wehrhahn larceny in Falisburg for stealing Bert LaTourette's motorcycle at Woodbourne last November. George McDonald burglary in Highland. civil cases numbered 61.
The New York State Department of Farms and Markets announces fair dates in several counties. The New York State Fair at Syracuse runs September 9 to 14. Orangeburg in Rockland County hosts September 2 to 6. Delaware, Ulster, Greene, and other counties list dates in August and September at Middletown Monticello Delhi Ellenville Cairo and more.
A petition filed in Ellenville on June 22 by Attorney LeRoy Lounsberry on behalf of the administratrix Mrs Bridget Cunningham seeks probate of the late Martin Coniker will. The estate totals about $7,000 with personal property spread across fifteen banks from Honesdale to Albany. The will leaves $89 to St Marys Church, $10 to Theodore Coniker, $500 to Thomas P Coniker, and the remainder to sister Mrs Bridget Cunningham of Middletown.
A reflective note on how expressions tones and motives shape lives and what future generations will inherit. It contemplates unrest during change and the measure of character as a binding estimate for posterity.
Brief fragmented notice references postponement and seek requests in Times-Presa want columns. It mentions duties and fresh tasks, with Kingsley cited as part of the text. The readable portion suggests a standard classified advertisement placeholder.
Otisville community activity and visits fill a June column with residents returning from New York trips, church events, birthday celebrations, and a large children's day program at the M E Church. Local families, guests from Middletown and Port Jervis, and military hospital notes appear amid social calls and gatherings.
A Melbourne man tells a friend of his troubles noting his wife and the girl who would have demanded two pounds a week. The anecdote notes their inability to afford more than speee anti. Peterios Maszecre relates to a Lancashire textile agitation in 1818 and a local security mention. James G Stevens is elected delegate for Sullivan County Automobile Association to the New York State Automobile Association meeting at Middletown.
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