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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
6
The milk war among Middletown dealers grows as several raise and others cut prices. After a push to seven cents a quart, Moses Wilbur and Harry Miller announce a six cent price for cash customers starting July 1. They say profits vanish at seven cents and vow to press the fight, while producers claim dairy profits are shrinking.
The Italian Dramatic Club connected with the Italian Mission of the Hor ton Memorial Presbyterian Church presented Thomas Chatterton Friday night in the church gym. Rev C B Neyroz introduced the production noting it would be in Italian, outlines given for each act, and the players expressed pride in their effort despite not being professionals. Enrico Leonetti led, with a cast including Mrs Jean Duran te and Giovanni Miressi. Vito Zotti directed. music by Antoister de Jordan, Cesare Fanelli, and Domenico Napatano. The audience applauded, and plans for future English and Italian productions were announced.
A six member jury in Recorders Court found Bruce Stilwell of Ridgebury guilty in a charge filed by Felix Keller. Stilwell faced larceny tied to items removed from a waron beneath a Hold ing House shed on May 28. Bail set at 30 dollars, paid, and defendant released after sentencing.
Stilwell’s case recounts contested larceny claims tied to Orange County Citizens’ League influence. Witnesses gave incoherent testimony, hurting Stilwell as testimony acknowledged he was drunk the night of the alleged act. Rev C H Mattison testified for the league and supported prior accounts before being excused. Jury members who convicted Stilwell were C B Springstead J B McKane Andrew Herbdison Charles J Cox D G Comings and George B Hayes.
Circleville residents will enjoy a festival on the church lawn Tuesday evening June 29 featuring strawberries and ice cream. A previous Christian Endeavor Society gathering drew a large crowd with testimonies and scripture messages lasting about an hour and a quarter.
June at Yankee Lake features visits from Harry Bel and daughter of Campbell Hall and Miss Elizabeth Howell of May Stook. Dr Cotter of Marbrook weekend at the lake enjoying bathing, boating and fishing. Mrs Miles of New York engages with Boonie Cat for a few weeks. William VanFreet, James Tower and part of Uniontile occupy the frame cottage Monday night. Times-Prese wants column adver Geoment.
Regents examinations yield thirteen graduates from Harriman Union School and grammar levels. Seven pupils earned graduation. fifteen entries in various subjects record strong marks led by Pearl Greene and Rachel Thompson. Commencement took place in Gillette Hall with diplomas presented by Peter H. Bush. faculty names and student awards noted amid a vivid stage setting.
The Rev EL Pav Mis once a revival speaker who left the Presbyterian ministry for Unitarian circles now pens a series of articles for a local paper. He returned to preach at a station crowd after a campaign event and spoke at an afternoon gathering, ending amid a loud outburst.
A New York AP survey shows legislatures move toward prohibition or tighter liquor controls. Florida and Alabama passed direct prohibition laws, while Idaho Montana South Carolina South Dakota Utah Vermont Alaska considered or enacted measures. Various states tightened sales, shipping limits and enforcement as two states moved toward statewide referendums.
South Fallsburg June 2 The Sunday school convention at Hurleyville drew large attendance with reps from Fallsburg. The Willing Workers of the Reformed Chapel plan a lawn party near Stratton on July 1 with ice cream and supper. Rev. Reid of St John’s Episcopal will preach June 27 in place of Mr Lief. Local residents share news of graduations, visits, and house painting as life continues in the area.
Fallsburg gains the largest population in Sullivan County with 5 762 residents, surpassing Liberty and Thompson as Monticello grows to 2 164. Overall county population climbs from 33 812 in 1814 to 37 373 in 1915, with almost every town reporting growth.
Local announcements confirm the marriage of Carl Jefferson formerly of this city to Miss Ante Miriam Caspell at Pa Yar ra New Jersey on June 24. Jefferson graduated from Middletown High School in 194 and later from Cornell University. He has worked for the Americas Ice Company in Philadelphia since graduation.
The body of Miss Helen Liebman daughter of Cassius Liebman who died Thursday at Liberty was brought to this city on an OG and W train and taken to Bovina for burial. The funeral services were held Friday at Liberty. Cassius Liebman was a former resident of Middiowa and long associated with the Rockfellow Burial Company.
Monticelin June 24 Jerry Geone and Garente Rockefelier were sentenced to not less than one year and six months and not more than two years and four months at hard labor in Clinton prisons Dannemora by Judge Cochrane.
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