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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1917

Page

7

Social Life of Middletown and Its Environs Personal Notes

Florence Crawford sails to Washington D C to join a committee post. Ming Lore Crawford travels with her sister to New York. Fred Hobbs, a Middletown native and real estate figure in Slawson & Nioblis New York, visits family. Zane Grey and wife visit Middletown after Penn University exercises. Mildred Legg recovers from appendicitis and returns home. Mrs Caroline Wood returns from Michigan after nine weeks with her grandson Robert McKnight. Various local residents attend weddings, family visits, and public events. church and Red Cross activities are noted along with moves and new positions for several residents.

Florence Crawford Saturdann Washington, D Kew ‘Torkony Ming Lore Cra Hobbs Slawson & Nlobliz New York City Fifth Avenue Hading Zane Grey Middletown Philadelphia University of Pennayhvania Dr. Grey Mildred Legg Thrall Hospital Eadie V. Legs Grove Street Charles H. Winfield St. Luke's Hospital Caroline G. Wood Michigan Ee Robert McKnight Fallston Spa John Doolittle Alma Christianna Hodnan Street New Jersey J. C. Willamson Mildred Williamson Harriet Morehouse Charles McVey Harret Hil Marjorie Horton Miss Morehouse McVor Williamson Ladies’ Aid Society Memorial Church Chas. W. Gordon Gladys Chestnut Street Mill Rift Elleaville Journal St. Paul's Church Res. Geers W. Downs Napanoch May Slater H. M. Pelton R. L. Steenrod Downsrlile Youngshte 3. Rosenbaum Poughkeepsie Rosenbaum Anna Edna Taub Harry Gingold Burningham Alabama Temple Sereel Eugene Pizaetalé Bultrille L. T. Cole Elizabeth Mins Losive Headerom Pom Jervin Cornelia Cole Stoateverg Migs Cornelia Bee Red Crowe Mion Menéereos Elizabeth Cole Port Jetria Red Creen Port Jervis Basin Woll, Jr Hiea

Obituary notices for Thomas N Lawrence and Willis M Terwilliger

Thomas N Lawrence of Warwick died June 14 at his sister in law’s home in Warwick shortly before his 89th birthday. He was born on the Ridge farms, lived in Wayne County NY, and worked with his brother in New Milford before retiring over 30 years ago. He never married and leaves two sisters Mrs Mary C Eager and Mrs Jennie Gorstine. Willis Matee Terwilliger, son of William Mortimer Terwilliger, died at Newport Naval Hospital after three weeks with pneumonia. He had lived in New Britain and Warwick, and was shipbound to see service. survived by his parents. Interment services are Tuesday at 2 pm at Mrs Frank T Chamers’s Lake Avenue home.

Nate Columbia University Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft Watt Webb Horton Memorial Council of Benevolent and Religious Education United States Lacy N. Stephens Brooklyn Ethel A. Lawrence Thomas 3. Marvel Newburgh Baltimore Selma Lord Charles Robbins Lord Marvel Thomas 8 Henry K. Herman H. F. Herman Appellate Division Second Department Herman Albany Newburgh Academy Joseph G. Coleman Hamburg N. J Officers’ Medical Retern Corps Thomas Nicholas Lawrence Warwick Thomas N. Lawrence Ida L. Lawrence Oakland Avenue John Lawrence Mary Demorest Wayne County N. Y Willam c¢. Eager James B. Lawrence New Milford Mary C. Eager Jennie Gorstine Aloway Willis Matee Terwilliger William Mortimer Ter Eiinger Olive B. Mabée James D. Mabee Naval Hospital Newport Pary New Briain Cor Middletown Charlies Wolf Willis Elmer ChamLere Frank T. Chamers Lake Avenue Goshen Philip A. Rorty Clyde Potts W. E B. Coldwell Miter Peeksxill Construction Company NecNelce H. J. Scott Relph Bar Wiliam Eblers, Jr Cataract Engine & Hose Compaar

Local Obituaries Lead Goshen Notices of Demise

James DeGraw aged 67 dies at his daughter's Goshen home after a weeklong illness pusumonis born September 18, 1949 in Waratek. He leaves two daughters Mrs C Edward O Neal and Mrs Charles McNamee, Everett DeGraw, three brothers, one sister. Funeral at 12 Green Street with Rev C A Dana officiating. Interment Warwick Cemetery. Elizabeth Mulvey dies Friday at 2 oclock at her daughter's Lincoln Street home after short illness aged ? survived by two daughters. Luther Coddebeck dies from accidental gunshot wound at his home near Ceddebckville aged 84. He was a Deerpark native, son of Mr and Mrs. (names incomplete).

James DeGraw James B. DeGraw C. Edward O'Neal Green Street Goshen Ate Waratek Seing Icha Lillis Doash P.graw Chars i. McNamee Goshe Abeem Everett DeGraw John, Thommen Cooper DeGraw Chinds Hmephem Mars Florida Gordon C. A. Dana Pio Warwick Cemedy Elizebeth Mulvey Elizabeth Mulver Thomas Shane Liecola Street Tyomeb Shane Cir W. 2 Shine New York City Sino Ome Wa. T. Waieh Sailatory Mille Mra Mulvey St. Jonepi's Church Leiner Cutéebeck Luther Coddebeck Ceddbeckvile Mme Wee Deerpark And Goehen Fitzaburgh Newton K. Delavan Jenoler D. Heard John J Heard Mra A. DuBois Staate Mies Fannie B. Heart

Longtime Ontario & Western Fire Chief Retires on Pension

Jesse Bakewell, longtime Ontario & Western Railroad employee, retires on pension after 17 years in fire protection at Middletown shops and prior service in motive power. He helped install water mains and hydrants, fire alarms, and Eastman extinguishers, with monthly drills and a chemical engine later added. Bakewell previously worked for Erie and contributed to painting and fire safety system development under supervisors like George W. West and Charles Mance.

Jeans Bakewell North Street Ibisay Ontario & Western Railroad Bakewell George W. Weat Oswego West Middletown Mayfield Walton Eastman Erle George W. West Erie É& W

Local Notices from Montgomery Summer Visitors and Church Service

Montgomery watchers note visits from Wessela Van Blarcom and Andrew Staley. Brown brothers return from White Plains after their mother's funeral. D. J. Devine and Harold Crist visit relatives in New York. Beakes Dairy crews mend creameries. St Ann’s Chapel to hold July rites. Thomas Lozee pastors. G W Cobbett leads troop through village. Mould’s orchestra to play for Catholic dance in Bultville.

Montgomery Wessela van Blarcom Paterson N. J Second National Bank Andrew Staley New York Cregio Procopio Leonard M. Brown Daniel C. Brown White Plains Hampton Brown D. J. Devine Herbert F. Cox Harold Crist Friends Thomas Davis Charley van Luskirk Clinton Corners Beakes Dairy Company Brown Brothers Mary E. Cox William W. Cox Montclair Thomas G. Lozee Bultville Bloomingburg

Downie Sentenced for Grand Larceny in Sullivan County

Cornelius E. Downie, once Sullivan county poorhouse superintendent, was convicted of grand larceny and sentenced by Judge George H. Staith to a maximum two years and minimum under two. The crime involved forging J. E. Jema's name for 246 dollars. Downie, a Cuidebeckville farmer, left a widow and several relatives.

Times-Arena Monticelto Cornelius E. Downie Sullivan County George H. Staith Debeemeta Cilinica J. E Jema

Obituary Note for Viltian Talbot at Seraeret Burial

Village records report the burial of well known barber Viltian Talbot of Seraeret. Talbot died after a long illness and was a member of a local band and the Getase community.

Viltian Talbot Wiliam Teteot Seraeret Wadnesdar Mr. Talbot

Middletown Officer Leads Army Cantonment Construction

Secretary of War Baker says 16 cantonments for the national army will be ready around September 1. The draft of 625,000 men is planned to begin in July with construction under a constructing quartermaster at each cantonment. Captain Edward Canfield of Middletown is named among the officers serving as a constructing quartermaster.

National Army Baker Edward Canfield Edward Canfeld Middletown Ayer Dana West

Cuddebackville Man Ends Life

Port Jervis June 23 Luther Cuddeback a Deerpark resident shot himself at home near Cuddebackville after long ill health and possible temporary mental aberration. He was alone. Last winter he was a patient at St Francis Hospital. Coroner H A Sheldon and J R Caddeback investigated. Body taken by Terwilliger Woolsey Company.

Port Jervis Luther Cuddeback Deerpark Cuddebackville St. Francis Hospital H. A. Sheldon

Newburgh News Buys the Journal

The Sewbareh News Company has purchased the Newburgh Journal and will take possession July 1. The Journal may be absorbed and consolidated with the News under the Entertainment and Dance section. A Red Cross dance is planned for Wednesday at the Masonic Temple, with a program to be announced Tuesday.

Times-Presa Newburgh Sewbareh News Company Newburgh Journal Pugstesson Mutual Benefit Association of Tompkine Dry Goods Company Masonic Temple North Street

Tribute to Major and Mrs Waller on 50th wedding anniversary

Elizabeth Worth Muller notes a large Monticello gathering at St John’s Parish House to honor Major and Mrs Waller on their 50th anniversary. Speakers praise the couple’s lifelong faith and kindness while reflections on marriage, suffrage, and changing times color the tribute. The article also reports Alice Frey selling Liberty auto livery business to Mr Breiner of Middletown.

St. John's Montierilc Toeeday Jume Major Wallers Sullivan County Major Walter J. O. Maeder Rio Waller Te Capear Mra. Waller Grace Hummiston Smith Lohengrin Miss McNeeley Monticello Miss Worth Major Waller William Schroeder Liberty Alice Frey Mr. Breiner Middletown Breiner

Paving Work Halted Over Stone Shortage

Goshen valley streets paving paused as quarry cannot supply crushed stone for Schunnemunk Construction. One crusher moved to Greenwich avenue. only one car of material available, delaying Main street brick laying. Officials hope to resume after concrete from High street is poured and brick supply secured.

Goshen Schunnemunk Construction Company Jina Greenwich Avenue Schunnemunik Construction Company Main Street High Street Corporation Lne West Main Street

Surrogate Court Admits Several Wills and Appoints Executors

Goshen June proceedings show Harriet E. Clark and Stephan Rapelje wills admitted to probate with estates valued at 5000 plus, executors named. Mary E. Young Herman Timbrell settlement decree recorded. John McNamara balance due 418.60. Other estates in Warwick Middletown Walden and Montgomery noted with executors and distributions.

Goshen Orange County Burro Pake Den John B. Swezey Harriet E. Clark Middletown James A. Clark Anna Houston Warwick Joel W. Hoveton Mary E. Young Ida S Tinhrell Herman A. Timbrell John i McNamara Walden Thomas McNamara Stephan Rapelje le Tan Montgomery Stephan W Thomas M. Hapalje Stephen W Thomas M Joseph Kinmet Moore Marrddletown Barah J. Moore Charles J. Joddard Sarah J. Moore

Expose sensation at Goshen benefit matinee on historic track

Large crowd attended a Red Cross benefit matinee in Goshen led by Justice Arthur Tompkins who praised the Red Cross and announced nearly 2009 dollars raised with Averell Harriman pledging one dollar per dollar raised. The Expose bay mare with driver Frank Hargess posted 2 11 2 for fastest harness time this season amid notable colt and cowboy events.

Goshen Red Cross EB. H. Harriman Ts. W. Averell Harriman Richand Detafeld Supreme Court Arthurd Tompkins Justice Tompkins Pierre Lorillard, Jr Goshen Driving Club Jorillard American Red Cross Averell Harriman Benjamin A. Bulkley Frank Hargess Tist New York Regiment Brownleigh Park H. A. Simmons

Baumes To Address Goshen High School Graduates

Hon. Caleb H. Baumes of Newburgh will deliver the commencement address to Goshen High School graduates on Wednesday evening. Weeklong observances include a baccalaureate service by Rev. Dr. Charles T. A. Pine at St James Church Sunday and a senior class picnic at Bear Mountain Thursday.

Goshen Caleb H. Baumes Newburgh Goshen High School Goshen Public Schools Charles T. A. Pine St. James’ Church Shoe Board of Education Bear Mountain

Red Cross Flourishes In Goshen War Fund Drive

Goshen officials report over 3000 dollars pledged toward the national 100000000 war fund with more expected from a benefit on Historic Track. A Goshen Chapter meeting and enameled buttons sale are planned as canvassing continues.

RED Cross Goshen M. Adele Schoonmaker American Red Cross American Red Croek Misa B Schocnmaker Yoa

KROM IMPROVES INJURED RAYMOND AFTER POLE FALL

Goshen June 22 Raymond Kiot injured when he fell from a telegraph pole in wet conditions. He suffered painful injuries but is reported to be improving at Gotham Emergency Hospital.

Krom Goshen Raymond Gothen Hesphal

Middletown Men Leave for Federal Service to join Tenth NY Infantry

The Middletown detachment headed to New York City for federal service with the Tenth New York Infantry Armory at 8:18 AM on Saturday, then to Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis for three months of intensive training in the Medical Department. Local guard units from the National Guard will train conscripts, with most members of the division expected to depart for Indiana.

Firat H J Shelie Aqueduct Middletown James C. Donovan M. C Tenth New York Infantry Ralph P. Bell Tits Press Frank £. Feathereion Job V. Jackson Medical Department National Guard United States New York National Grand Musical Department Tisi New Torx Armory Indiana New York Dorothy

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