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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
6
Kingston June 27 The New York Board of Water Supply announces a 2.5 million dollar project to coat the 15,000 acre bottom of the Ashokan reservoir to prevent loss and contamination of the water. Work requires lowering gates and diverting water between west and east basins, with only one basin possibly completed this summer.
William H. Kane of Oswego, brakeman for Ontario and Western Railway, suffered a leg injury when he was crushed beneath his train in Fulton on Thursday at 3 30 pm. He was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital where doctors treated a badly injured leg just below the knee as the train moved.
In Florida a Polish Roman Catholic ceremony at St. Joseph's Church marked the ordination of Rev. Miecislaw Szamotulski, who will serve as assistant rector at St. Casimer’s in St. Louis after a blessing and a banquet. Archbishop Glenon ordained him.
Washington reports that General Gonzales primes San Luis Potosi with troops and ammunition as forces move toward a clash at San Luis Potosi or Guadalajara within a week. Villa’s capture of Zacatecas shifts balance toward Mexico City as Obregon and Gonzales push toward the capital amid troop movements from Monterey via Tampico toward San Luis Potosi.
Valentine Powell of Comal, a noted O. and O. engineer, recently returned from Wyoming Seminary Kingston Pa where he graduated in 1462. Of 23 graduates present the surviving members of the class included Methodist ministers.
Westtown June 37 The automob ilists who went to Maryland arrived home Friday. They stopped in Reading Pa due to a shower on the first day of the trip. Presbyterian Services include a sermon Unconscious Influence and an evening talk Every Christian an Ambassador. Sunday school after morning services. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 led by Clarence Line. Rev F M Line minister. Mis Nell Dymock visiting from Hamburg N J at Presbyterian manse. Arthur Porth and sister with Mrs Aldrich and Mr Pratt of the Bronx at the Aldrich homestead. A heavy shower Wednesday night brought lightning and rain. Hay season finishes for farmers. Ladies Aid Society ice cream sale tonight on C Mather lawn. M CG A festival Tuesday netted 12 from cream sales. Academy commencement Friday night drew large attendance.
Deer roamed Main Street stores in Port Jervis causing interior damage and alarming clerks who restrained the frightened animal by sitting on it. A separate incident saw a large buck charging Hastings on Hudson letter carrier Jan T Burton as he crossed Pinecrest estate. the stag fled into a tree, then swam the Hudson to Palisades Park. A doe was said killed by a train near Greystone earlier.
The Tealian American Citizens' Club will stage a two night event at Columbia Park next Monday and Tuesday. Fireworks display planned as a highlight at 2 o clock with music and dancing. Committee members include James Vuolo Joseph Perego and Thomas Perego.
Ernest Glaser resigns as Worthy President of Fraternal Order of Eagles Mid dletown Aerie No 344. Worthy Vice-President J L Shelton succeeds him. Plans include Linden Hall property, new cis rooms ready by July, and weekly social events including ladies night card parties and dances.
A Winterton gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Brenner drew many residents. Attendees included Mrs Becker Miss Josephine Dolfini Mr Mies Ratz Miss Marr Irclad Philip and Peter Dolfini Miss Maw Brasington Miss Helen Car He Frieda Scho Jar Winters Ben Travis Joseph Henry Dolfini Russell Brazington Robert Frazee George Case and others.
The 11th annual Ellenville High School Alumni Association banquet drew 106 attendees at the Wayside Inn on June 27. Miss Sarah Mackey, a longtime Ellenville public schools teacher, was the guest of honor. Officers elected for the new year include Lorraine Taylor as president, W D Cunningham as vice president, Dwight Divine as treasurer, and Mrs W L Douglas as secretary.
Montgomery June 27 program for a band concert to be held next Tuesday features marches overtures and selections from popular operas. Performers include Crosby Overture The Sky Pilot Laurens Flowers of the Wildwood Remick Hita Martha Flotow New Mown Hay Rollinson In Dear Old Scotland Ascher Odeon Zimmermann Eleanor Hut Campus Echoes Taylor King of the Winds Star Spangled Banner. The Wallkill A C crossed with Montgomery A C on the Hamond today. Brown Brothers secure contract to install a water system in Mrs Johanna Hander han's house. Personal notes list Miss Mabel Wright Yonkers visiting. Mrs Mary Johnston hosting Mrs Tyler Bull New York. Frank H Fine Middletown attorney motored to town.
Watertown June 27 John F Farrell of New York state superintendent of weights and measures was elected president of the Weights and Measures Association at the seventh annual convention in the city. Fritz Reichmann named honorary president and executive committee chairman. New officers include Quinn Hartigan Hayden Paine Mardell Wood and Stepehson. New York Was selected for 1915 convention site. Resolutions call for civil service placement of sealer positions in smaller cities to curb political influence.
Parksville notes from June discuss James H Tifine on a business trip to Monticello with Mrs. Ben Kimball and child, visiting relatives Mr and Mrs WD Annis. Guests include Miss Bianche Smith of West Rogiewood NJ and Miss Harriette Smith. Helen Mimball visited brother Percy Walden. Miss Mabelle Rice returns home for vacation after teaching at Oyster Bar.
Tokio awaits U S response as Japanese newspapers express indignation over the alien land law controversy. Several papers suggest remedies to address the perceived insulting situation and seek a constructive resolution.
A third severe storm of the week swept across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa on Friday causing extensive damage. The storm, though not as violent as Wednesday's tornado, produced broader destruction across several sections.
At Sagamore Hill Colonel Roosevelt rejects Whitman for governor while Hinman rises in Progressive talks. District Attorney Whitman defends independence, saying he won’t be controlled by Barnes or Roosevelt and will speak later.
New York June 27 Following the initial shock of the Claflin receivership committees for note holding banks and merchandise creditors meet to cooperate on prompt reorganization. Attorneys say they are satisfied to let receivers work out the plan while protecting all creditors. Retail stores under Associated Merchants assurances remain sound and continue operations.
Fehenebahr New York June 27 report states a circus employee or performer from Barnum and Talley circuits may be the victim in the Mohank river case. A bundle matching circus tent cloth and a torso found a week ago were tied to the riverbank near a circus exhibit site. Local dealers reportedly supplied materials used in the concealment and disposal.
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