Minstrel Show Highlights Big Barn Dance in Orange County
A record crowd attended the Hutchinsons Evergreen Farms barn dance near Montgomery with a new minstrel show feature. Guests from Orange County dressed in rural and city styles, 570 seats filled, about 800 present, proceeds aiding the New York Tribune Fresh Air Fund. George Halle headlined with the Thrilling Trio. the program listed many performers and dances, finishing with an American themed finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hutchinson
Montgomery
Orange County
Hutchinson
Enterprise Electrical Company
Middletown
Crabtree Knitting Mills
New York Tribune Fresh Air Fund
George Halle
New York
Fair Directors Inspect Grounds and Discuss Improvements
Orange County Agricultural Society managers met Friday with President Denniston and other officers present. The treasurer reported 4000 dollars received from the Commissioner of Agriculture for 1916 premiums and 3108 dollars paid on the society note. Directors viewed grounds and new entrance work, and bids for a new fence were rejected due to high prices while the committee investigates further. The Orange County Granges proposed an August picnic on the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County Agricultural Society
Times-Press
Denniston
Bradley
Manning
Royce
Howell
Frank H. Finn
William C. Hart
Walden
William Strong
New Hampton
Theo. E. Lawrence
Chester
Andrew Schriver
Pierre Lorillard, Jr
Tuxedo
George E. Martin
William 8. Sayer
Hav
Commiser of Agriculture
Society
Orange County Trust Company
Orange County Granges
Erie Employes in Militia Protected
Erie Superintendent A C Elston states Erie railroad workers in the National Guard may mobilize without loss of rights to their current jobs. Employees who join the National Guard will receive equal consideration on return. The notice applies to New York Division rail operations and protects rail workers in militia service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
A. C. Elston
New York Division
Erie Railroad Company
National Guard
National Biscuit Company
A. W. Green
Pastor Named to Succeed Chaplain in Oneonta
Bishop Cusack appoints Rev Benedict Gillon to replace Rev Charlies McCaffrey of St Marys Church Oneonta as chaplain of the First Regiment until McCaffrey returns from the front. McCaffrey served in Albany and has long been connected with the National Guard in a spiritual role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies McCaffrey
St. Mary's Church
Oneonta
Cusack
Albany
Benedict Gillon
Catskill
Father McCaffrey
McCaffrey
Tenth Battalion
National Guard
District School Directors Elect Superintendent in Newburgh
The First District of Orange County directors met in Newburgh court house on Tuesday and re elected Theron L McKnight as district superintendent. In Goshen the Second District directors re elected Orville Eichenberg of Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Newburgh Court House
Theron L. McKnight
Goshen
Orville Elichenberg
Monroe
Swift and Co to Continue Salaries for Militia Service
Swift and Company offices announce salaries for employees called to militia service will be continued. The firm will top up government pay to match the pre service regular salary. Hospital corps member Robert Mullaney is noted as a beneficiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Company
Robert 8. Mullaney
Hospital Corps
Wasting Humus in Soil Decline and Straw Burning
The text argues soils lack humus and criticizes burning straw. It asserts straw spread on farms preserves humus content when allowed to rot, urging farmers to adopt this practice to maintain soil fertility.
As You Like It Club Holds Annual Meeting at Slauson Home
The As You Like It Club gathered June 19 at Mrs. J. W. Slauson 64 Grand Ave. Presiding was Mrs. A. V. Boak. Members discussed the year’s work knitting 119 items for Thrall Hospital, readings, and city betterment. Officers re-elected and a Bear Mountain Inn motor picnic planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Slauson
Grand Avenue
A. V. Boak
A. Beers
Thrall Hospital
Federation
Coun
George N. Clemson
Bear Mountain Inn
Rorty
Daniel Finn
T. D. Mills
B. Horton
St John’s Episcopal Church Celebrates Centennial in Monticello
St John’s Episcopal Church marks its 100th anniversary with a day of Holy Communion confirmations and a centenary sermon by Bishop Burch. A gala dinner and reception follow, with notable clergy from St George’s Newburgh and the Cathedral of St John the Divine in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Pickells
Liberty
Stephen van Rensselaer
Washington
Burch
William Mercer Grosvenor
St. John the Divine
New York
Dean Grosvenor
Bishop Lloyd
Thompsonville
St. John's
Staten Island
National Guard draft approved by House in Mexico crisis
The House passed by an almost unanimous vote a joint resolution declaring an emergency requiring the President to draft the militia for federal service. The measure also appropriates 1 million dollars for support of dependents of National Guard members called out during the crisis with up to 50 dollars per month per family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Congress
National Guard
United States
Hay
Army
Secretary of War
Times-Press Want Columns Offer Broad Help
When in need of anything, turn to the Times-Press want columns. This brief notice advertises practical assistance and items for sale or exchange in the local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press
City Board approves bids and contracts in special meeting
In Mayor Thompson s office a special Board of Estimate and Apportionment session approved coal bids at 5 80 per ton from O M Gregory with share to all dealers. Advertisements for Phoenix Engine House repairs 4000 budget and printing contracts 296 and 148 75 were awarded to W L VanKleeck and for Evcel siors truck painting 134 to Edward Nutley. Wood block paving West Main Street to begin within two weeks. City may cover salaries of employees going to war including Korachen and Watchman Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Board of Estimate and
O.M. Gregory
Gregory
Taylor
Phoenix
W. L. VanKleeck
van Kleeck
Evcelsiors
Edward Nutley
John S. Cooper
Victor Green
Commissioner of Public Works
West Main Street
Wickham
Monhagen Avenues
Public Works
Korachen
Black
Camp Censorship Tightens at Peekskill Mobilization Camp
June 24 Majortien O Ryan commands the guards while censorship tightens. Reporters are restricted as at war front status. Col Ward enforces health measures with Typhoid inoculations and strict kitchen and sanitation inspections to prevent Chickamauga hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peekehill
N. Y
Majortien
O’ryan
Baker
Camp Whitman
Col. Ward
Col
Terriberry
New York
Chickamauga
Pay Last Tribute to Job B. Giles
The funeral for Job B. Giles was largely attended at his home on Box Avenue with Rev. Dr. A F. Pierce officiating. Cyprus Commandery and Middletown Club members attended, along with labor groups. interment followed at Wallkill Cemetery Phillipsburgh. Pallbearers included Lewis C. Wood Frank Moshier Charles Terbush W H Chambers Charles Mills and John J Ketchum. Special trolley car conveyed Cyprus Commandery members and employees to Phillipsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job B. Giles
Box Avenue
A. F. Pierce
Cyprus Commandery
No. 67
Lewis C. Wood
Frank Moshier
Charies Terbush
W. H. Chambers
Charles Mills
John J. Ketchum
Phillipsburgh
Politeness Defined as How We Treat Others
A concise aphorism notes true politeness mirrors how one would wish to be treated, citing Chesterfield. The quote frames courtesy as a practical social standard rather than mere etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterfield
Needn't Worry About His Pay
Corporal John H. Stitt of Company 1 is called to the border to fight for Uncle Sam. The National Biscuit Company informs him that his military service will be covered during his absence, noting his militia connection and response to the call of state and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Stitt
Uncle Sam
Stitt
National Biscuit Company
Pastor Injured at Montgomery in Yard Accident
Rev. Elwood R. Ackerly, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, slipped in his yard and hurt his back, was taken to a hospital. Rev. L. D. Tyler of Middletown will supply his pulpit on Sunday. Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Carvey and Mrs. J. J. Goodlad were held at Brick Church Cemetery. No band concert July 4. festival sale items include ice cream and chowder. School vacation days noted and band program listed for June 27 with multiple musical pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Elwood R. Ackerly
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. D. Tyler
Middletown
Eunice Carvey
J. J. Goodlad
M. E
Huff
Burglar Takes $20 From Kirk's Place in Kirk's Place
A burglar entered Peter T. Kirk's shop at 10 North Street Friday night through a rear cellar window and stole $20 from three cash drawers. The small window had previously been overlooked and the store had a history of prior robberies through various entrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter T. Kirk
North Street
Mr. Kirk
Oppose Bankrupts Move in Sullivan County Case
Newburgh June 24 A further hearing in the opposition to the discharge from bankruptcy of B Cohen of Sullivan county was held in Referee Walter C Anthony s office Friday. Creditors lawyers have crowded meetings seeking unseen assets and transfers not listed in the original schedules in this district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
B. Cohen
Sullivan County
Walter C. Anthony
Anthony
Ostroms Welcome Daughter Born at 10 Wells Avenue
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Ostrom on June 22 at their home 10 Wells avenue. The family announces the arrival of the new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ostrom
Wells Avenue
Advice From An Old Campaigner For Mexican War Marches
Old campaigners in Company I and the Medical Department share field wisdom for new soldiers headed toward the Mexican border. Lessons cover obedience, proper clothing and socks, foot care, nail trimming, sun protection, teeth care, chewing gum, eye protection, shaving routines, and maintaining morale to keep units effective.
Supreme Court backs elimination of 15 grade crossings in Paterson
The New Jersey Supreme Court sustains the Fielder act 1918 as constitutional and upholds a Board of Public Utility Commissioners order forcing the Erie Railroad to remove 15 grade crossings in Paterson at an estimated cost of 3 million dollars. The decision also supports the cross funding provision requiring street railway companies to cover 10 percent of crossing elimination costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Supreme Court
Board of Public Utility Commissioners
Erie Railroad
Paterson
Central Railroad Company of New Jersey
Cranford
Union County
Public Teality Commission
Elizabeth
Ellenbethport
Perth Amboy
Douglas organ recital thrills Franklin audience
A. Stanley Douglas of Middletown gave an organ recital at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Franklin. A recent graduate from the Institute of Musical Art New York under Dr Frank Damrosch he displayed natural musical gifts and trained artistry, drawing rich harmonies from theEstey organ and leaving the audience eager for more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Dairymen
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. Stanley Douglas
Middletown
Douglas
Institute of Musical Art
New York
Frank Damrosch
Estey
Many Applicants for Home Guards Formed
John H. Morrison in charge reports eight new recruits for the Depot Battalion No. I and many more have signaled intent to join. The reserve company will drill once a week with duties like the former company. The Depot Battalion aims to be fully organized soon and Morrison will provide full information to volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Morrison
No. I
Oo. I
Morrison
Trolley Employee Fatally Injured in Newburgh Crash
Edwin L Ter Williger, 53, longtime Newburgh street railway worker, was crushed between two cars at the West Newburgh barns of the Orange County Traction Co. Thursday night. He died shortly after. He leaves a widow and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Edwin L Terwilliger
West Newburgh
Orange County Traction Co
Middletown Club Passes Resolutions for Deceased Member
At a Friday meeting the Middletown Club adopted resolutions of sympathy for Job B. Giles. The action was ordered recorded, with a copy sent to the grieving family. A delegation including C. Rogers James F. Dolson A. B. Macardell and A. J. Hornbeck was appointed to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Club
Job B. Giles
C. Rogers
James F. Dolson
A. B. Macardell
A. J. Hornbeck
Plans Set to Rebuild Oneida Roundhouse
John B. Powers traveling freight agent for New York Ontario and Western announces a rebuild of the Oneida roundhouse destroyed by fire last week. J H Nueile chief engineer drafts the plans. Location not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round House
Oneida
John B. Powers
New York, Ontario & Western
J. H. Nueile
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Dixie
Geo
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Entire Company
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Belle A. Vanderoer
America
Porter
Brown
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Tambournes
D. G. Hardgrove
Elmhurst
J. L. Vanderoer
Horace Porter
George Halls
New York City
Hanson Brown
Dr. Lippincott
Campbell
Charles Crabtree
Roy Crabtree
Clarence Crabtree
Ben Senior
Clarence Vanderoer
Dan Taft
Dr. Lippencott
Houga
Church
St. John’s of Monticello
Board of Estimate
Corporal John H. Stitt
Company
Ackerly
Kirk
Company I
Medical Department
Oswego
Peking
Transvaal
Oswego Times
MR. Douglas
Franklin
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