Obituary of Joe Bailey Giles a prominent Middletown citizen
Joe Bailey Giles died after three months of illness in Middletown. Born in Southwick Wiltshire on March 21 1445 he moved to London then America settling in Middletown with Lindsey Brothers. He married Lillian Williamson then Katherine Jones and leaves two daughters Ruth Elizabeth and Katherine Giles. Giles was respected for business skill civic service and kindness. his death prompts mourning across the community.
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Job Bailey Giles
Mr. Giles
Kilefe
Southwick
Wiltshire County
Boeland
London
America
New York
Middle
Lindsey Brothers
Lindseys
Walter H. Giles
Giles Brothers
Giles
Lillian May Williamson
Howells
Katherine A. Jones
Ruth Elizabeth Giles
Katherine Giles
Ruth
Gies
First Congregational Church
Adv Ce
Slac
Hmefftan Lodge
Midian
Cyprus Commandery
Mecca Shrine
Middletown Club
Tts
Hagia
Pie Fortuny
Atlantic
England
Walter
Tie
MRS LENA B KER TAKEN BY DEATH
Mrs Lena B Ker widow of Elder H C Ker of this city died June 22 at Thrall Hospital after gallbladder surgery. Married three months ago, she was described as one of the loveliest women and leaves a sister Mrs Sarah Gordon and a brother J Bullock and several nieces and nephews including Ernest Remley son in law of Elder Ker.
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Lena B. Ker
H. C. Ker
Thin Hfe
Thrall Mospital
Gallatones Elder
Mra. Ker
Sarah Gordon
Marshalston, del
J. Bullock
Oregon
Ernest Remley
East Orange
N. J
Hider Ker
Westtown items note land sale and church events
The estate of Lewie Eleton sold 96 acres near Westtown for 5055 to Ira Decker. A Webb Horton organ recital at Westtown Presbyterian Church features Margarite Ayres Bayer with 25 cent admission. School moves, garage work, church services and the annual congregational meeting are announced with dates and speakers.
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Westtown
Lewie Eleton
Edwin HL. Evans
Ira Decker
Watson H. Giddings
Webb Horton
Presbyterian Church
George W. Clark
Our
Abile School
Decker
Tonause Mise Schultz
Anna Bellew
Hamburg
N. J
M. FE. Swarts
Pleasant Ridge
Charlies KE. Kyles
Main Street
Winfield
Force
Port Jervis
Times-Press Wants Columns and Advertisements
Local newspaper seeks reader involvement for needs and requests. Advertisers and column writers invited to submit notices, notices, and feature ideas for upcoming pages.
Berry Crop To Be Larger This Year In Stroudsburg
Stroudaburg Pa June 23 Ralina reports no deterrent effect from rain on green huckleberries as Harry B Heller the Huckleberry King of Barrett township predicts a record crop. The past two years saw reduced yields but this season shows liberal growth of young berries across the mountain area.
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Stroudaburg
Ty Harry B. Heller
Barrett Township
Mr. Heller
Huckleberry Crop Promises Large, Fine Berries
Sullivan county reports indicate a very large huckleberry crop with berries described as extra fine. Local growers anticipate strong yields and bright prospects for the coming season.
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Sullivan County
Mr Weiss Plans Southward Business Tour To South America
Benjamin H. W eel s proprietor of the Welse Dry Goods store on Spring street announces he will depart for South America on August 16. He will conduct business in Venezuela Colombia and Argentina representing major manufacturing firms. In the U S he will travel to New York to take a Berlitz course before his departure.
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Sussex
N. J
Benjamin H. Weils
Welse Dry Goods Company
Spring Street
South America
Welles
Venezuela
Columbia
Argentina
United States
Welas
New York
Berlitz School
General O'Ryan Man at the Top
Albany reports Major General John F. O'Ryan leads New York State militia with innovations to efficiency and stricter regulations. He holds a near lifetime $4,000 salary while directing field forces under adjutant general L W Stotenbury and Gov. Whitman amid border tensions and past controversies with Gen. Verbeek.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
National Guard
John F. O’ryan
O’ryan
New York
Sulzer
O'Ryan
O Ryan
War Department
National School For Army
Empire State
L. W. Stotenbury
Gov. Whitman
Newburgh Mobilization Advances as Local Officers Seek Promotions
June reports from Newburgh detail rapid preparation for the militia as Second Lieutenant James M. H. Wallace travels to Albany for lieutenant exam. Captain Blythe’s promotion creates vacancies filled by sergeants Willet Paltridge and Joseph Woodburn, with Clinton G Harris named company clerk. Major James F. Sheehan leads recruiting efforts and 25 men are sought for Walton. telegrams indicate possible shift to regular service and new transfer forms for officers and enlisted men.
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Newburgh
James M. H. Wallace
Albany
Leutenant
Blythe
Sheehan
Wallace Aime
Willet Paltridge
Joseph Woodburn
Meas
Clinton G Harris
Hillchcock
James F. Sheehan
State Arsenal
New York City
Walton
Egan
Quick Changes For Ellen's Wedding Dress
In a light hearted exchange a wife asks to buy a new gown for Ellen's upcoming wedding, while her husband notes she wore a similar dress recently. The couple debates wardrobe updates as social obligations loom.
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Ellen Ia
House debate to consider $500000 for guards' families
Washington June 23 a proposed amendment to the army appropriation bill would authorize 500000 for the support of families of National Guard enlisted men called into service. A monthly allowance of up to 60 would be paid to each dependent family with potential increases if needed. The plan includes dependent mothers and sisters and aims for broad House approval with War Department backing.
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Washington
Army
National Guard
Hay
Military Affairs Committee
War Department
Crago
Pennsylvania
Ilirai Chat Hay
Thie
Secretary of War
French Cheese Factory Opens in Mechanicatown
June 23 the Mechanicatown French cheese factory started business with ten cans of milk received. New building, well equipped for the venture. Vander Veer Willing of Philadelphia serves as manager and Mr. Bulford as superintendent, both residents nearby. T. B. Hewke family returned from a two week auto trip in the northern part of the state. Eva Becker of Sharon Springs visiting Mrs. D. B. Myers. Mrs. M. M. Myers of Goshen called on friends. Mrs. Ebenezer Green of Edenville visiting son Oly Green.
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Mechanicstown
Mechanicatown French
Vander Veer Willing
Philadelphia
Bulford
Hewke
Mise Eva Becker
Sharon Springs
Mis. D. B. Myers
M. M. Myers
Goshen
Ebenezer Green
Edenville
Oly Green
Inventor Claims Gasoline Substitute Gaea Foam
Henry T. Caullett of his city says he invented a substitute for gasolene named gaea foam. The Naval Consulting Board chaired by Thomas A. Edison will test the substitute at Bridgeport on July 6 with full board attendance. Caullett has not revealed the formula but claims it can be produced cheaply and generate as much power as gasolene.
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Kenton
Henry T. Caullett
Naval Consulting Board
Thomas A. Edison
Bridgeport
Caullett
Little Cort
Naval Board
Hat fashions and a rousing bargain from Louaville
A playful local note from the Louaville Courier Journal mentions a wife praising a new hat costing $10 and a husband recalling hats starting at $2.50. The column ends with a pun about Lawyer Flubdub and his downfall after many acquittals.
Recruits Sought for New Depot Battalion in New York
First Lieutenant John H Morrison heads a depot battalion recruiting drive at the State Armory. Former National Guard members receive preference and enlistments run three years with optional state service. Governor may appoint officers from the reserve and issue arms and equipment for depot units.
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John H. Morrison
First Infantry
National Guard
New York
Morrison
State Armory
Company I
Corps of Engineers
United States
Laborers Hurt Unloading Rails Near Wickham Avenue Station
Two Wallkill Transit Company laborers, William Edwards of 60 Fulton Street and Albert Strong of Pulten Street, were slightly injured unloading rails near the C. and W. Wickham Avenue station. Edwards fractured a finger, Strong suffered scalp wounds. Dr. Hardenbergh treated them at Thral Hospital before they went home.
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C. & W. Wickham Ave
William Edwards
Fulton Street
Albert Strong
Pulten Street
Wallkill Transit Company
D. B. Hardenbergh
Thral Hospital
Mr. Edwards
Mr. Strong
When in need of anything use the tisement
The brief urges readers to seek assistance or advertising help promptly, signaling a general call to action without specific details or events.
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Times-Press
Cleland Agrees to Support Wife After Return
Constable William Babcock arrested Fred Cleland in Ontario county for abandonment after he fled Corwin avenue. Cleland, arraigned before Justice C. W. Harlow, agreed to pay his wife all wages except $1 weekly and to be boarded. Roads in Ontario county were reported in poor condition due to heavy rains and floods.
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William Babcock
Wallkill
Naples
Ontario County
Fred Cleland
Corwin Avenue
Cleland
C. W. Harlow
Reeve
Constable Babcock
Class Straw Ride Pleasing Event for 1915 Graduates
The High school class of 1915 enjoyed a straw ride to Ralph Crawford's home in Bullville on Thursday evening. The group left Thrall Library at 7 30 PM with Mrs E Dickerson and Mrs Burt Matthews as chaperons. They spent the evening singing and playing music, practicing the class yell, and planning decorations for the commencement box at Stratton. About 26 attended and refreshments were served. The class will picnic at Shawanga Lodge on Sunday July 2 staying over Sunday.
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Lancelot Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Chester Lodge
Lancelot
Castle Hall
F. J. M. Bacon
K. of P
Ralph Crawford
Bullville
Thrall Library
E. Dickerson
Burt Matthews
Crawford
Stratton
Sha Wanga Lodge
Newburgh officer offers services for National Guard depot role
Former Captain John B. Rose of the Tenth Separate Company met Adjutant General Stotesbury and Major Sheehan at Beekman. he offered his services to Major General O'Ryan as the nation calls up the guard. The plan may put him in command of the depot battalion replacing the front battalion, with rank equal to Major Sheehan. Former Captain Cantline indicated willingness to lead a company as captain.
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Newburgh
John B. Rose
Stotesbury
Sheehan
Beekman
Rose
O'Ryan
National Guard of
Cantline
Tenth
Hitchcock
Arctic Rock Weed Described From Alaska Coast
The New York World reports Arctic rock weed drifting down from Alaska as a colossal sea plant resembling a ship's hawser. It grows up to 500 foot branches with no leaves, and knobs at intervals help buoy the plant, giving the impression of misplaced fishing nets.
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Alaska
New York World
They All Do. Birthday Boss Dickdoknew
An unsure speaker asks about a birthday gift while considering becoming their own boss, revealing a playful tone and personal ambition. The dialogue hints at independence and personal choice in gift and career direction.
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Dickie
Transit Company Made Defendant in Death by Electrocution Case
The Wallkill Transit Company is named defendant in a damages suit by Harry H. Culver administrator of Francis LeRoy Culver’s estate. Culver alleges his son, a caddy at the Orange County Golf Club, was electrocuted by a company employee on the evening of June 14. Ivan A. Gardner represents the plaintiff.
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Wallkill Transit Company
Harry H. Culver
Francis LeRoy Culver
Orange County Golf Club
Culver
Ivan A. Gardner
Wurtsboro Holds First Annual Suffrage Dance
Wurtsboro hosts the first annual hall of the Equal Suffrage Club on June 20 in Firemen's Hall. The event began with a grand march led by Village President Drew and club president Miss Caspar, directed by Miss Myrta Gibbs. Refreshments and progressive games followed as attendees headed home after a long evening, noted for its orderly celebration of suffrage support.
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Wurtsboro
Equal Suffrage Club
Drew
Caspar
Myrta Gibbs
Middletown
Wesley Culver
C. D. Drew
C. H. Pattner
William Wohlmacher
Antha Dunston
J. L. Schiefer
McWilliams
Miss Rorty Weds Ithamar M. Beard
Miss Eva Rorty daughter of Mrs. Richard M. Rorty of 19 Beacon Street marries Ithamar Mansur Beard in New York on June 21. The couple will reside at the Choir School Cathedral of St. John the Divine after October 1. Beard is master of the choir school and Harvard graduate. The ceremony was at M. C. Rorty’s Great Neck home with close family present.
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Eva Rorty
Richard M. Rorty
Beacon Street
Ithamar Mansur Beard
New York
Beard
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Harvard
Leval High School
Cornell University
Gaylord White
Union Phéological Seminary
Union Settlement
M. C. Rorty
Great Neck
Familes
Organization of City Committee Chooses Key Officers
The Republican City Committee met Thursday evening and elected officers: Chairman Russell Wiggins, Secretary H. T. Crist, and Treasurer Charles L. Mead. Most members attended. H. B. Royce and L. G. Wilson were absent. Attendees included Ira C. Wallace, Daniel D. Vail, J. B. Wheeler from the First Ward. Warren J. Adams, J. Benton Hulse from the Second Ward. Charles L. Mead from the Third Ward. W. EB Robertson and William Sayer from the Fourth Ward.
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Russell Wiggins
H. T. Crist
Charles L. Mead
H. B. Royce
L. G. Wilson
Ira C. Wallace
Daniel D. Vail
J. B. Wheeler
Warren J. Adams
J. Benton Hulse
W. EB. Robertson
William 8. Sayer
Soldier Speeded On Way To Pennsylvan ia
Joseph May of Scranton Pa a private in Company D 13th Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard arrived with no funds and sought state aid to return to Scranton to rejoin his command and proceed to the front a purse was raised for his ticket and he departed on train No 5 in high spirits
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Joseph May
Scranton
13Th Infantry
Pennsylvania National Guard
State Armory
Salisbury Mills Local Notes Highlight Purchases and Appointments
J D Garrison buys a new auto truck from L H Cowley of Newburgh for his grocery business. Florence Lewis of Rocklet will teach in Salisbury school next year. Miss Vaninwegen to teach another year. Miss Sara Metz from Philadelphia spends summer at J C Hegan’s Bear Mountain home. Mrs Daniel Hockey and daughter of New York City visiting Stephen Felter family. A school picnic for District No 10 held in the school building due to rain. Roof repairs underway at Beakes creamery after recent fire damage.
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Salisbury Mills
J. D. Garrison
L. H. Cowley
Newburgh
C. F. Bedell
Alicedell Farm
Beakes Creamery
Florence Lewis
Rocklet
Salisbury School
Daniel Hockey
Daugh
New York City
Stephen Felter
District No. 10
Sch
Vaninwegen
James Hogan
Snon and Ughter
Sara Metz
Philadelphia
Bear Mountain
J. C. Hegan
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Joe Bailey Giles
Fov Giles
Charles Frohman
Joh Bailey Giles
MR. Weiss
Hilly City
Norah
Sam
Boston
J. T. Goff
Thrall Hospital
Cleveland
Goff
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
Beatt
Loulaville Courier Journal
Lieut. Morrison
Chester
J. B. Rose
Culver Boy
Miss Rorty
Ithamar M. Beard
Republican City Committee
Pennsy
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