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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1916

Page

7

Seek Aid of Descendants to Preserve Old Cemetery

A Cornwall Monthly Meeting committee seeks public help to maintain the Friends' Meeting House cemetery at Smiths Clove Woodbury Falls Harriman. It proposes a $350 restoration and a perpetual trust of at least $1,000 with income for upkeep. A July 15 gathering at 2 p.m. invites descendants and those with relatives buried there to plan preservation.

Harriman Friends’ Meeting Smith's Clove Woodbury Walls Cornwall Monthly Meeting of Friends Irving D. Smith Cornwall Monthly Meeting Edward Cornell Nassau Street New Park James Seaman Woodbury Falls James ©. Ryder Central Valley Isaac M. Cocks Cornwall-on- Hudson Charles F. Seaman Sallie D. Brooks Filas M. Barden Catherine Ann Barden R. C. Brown Sarah Brown Samuel H. Brown Euphemia Brown David T. Brown Mary A. Brown Alexander Campbell Alexander Martha Campbell Charity Jane Ann James Susan S. Cocks Elijah Cock Mary Cock Harrison Cornell Charity Cornell Keziah Cornell Daniel Cornell William J. Cornell Josiah Cornell Catherine Cornell Esther M. Cornell James Cornell Charity M. Cornell Mary Ann Cornell Charles Co. Ryder E. van Gott James Plack Carbery Mary Peareall Carbery Henrietta Carberry Townsend Carpenter Andrew Carpenter Henry Carpenter Mary James Carpenter John Carpenter Mary Carpenter Henry Carpenter, Jr Robert Carpenter Emma Carpenter Willet Carpenter Carrie S. Carpenter Hannah C. Fritts Pantel C. Fritts Joshan M. Fritts Sarah R. Fritts Hannah S.S. Ferguson Susanna Ferguson Jeanette Grieg Martin Hallock Amelia Hallock Ward Hallock Josiah H. Hallock Josiah D. Hallock Elizabeth Hallock Francis Amelia Hallock John Brown James M. Hallock Charles N Charlie N Mary Hallock James Hazzard Sarah C. Hageard

Reception Given to Former Pastor Diven in Otisville

Otisville June 29 Rev. Robert J. Diven of Albany Ore arrived in Otisville for a planned reception at the Presbyterian manse but was delayed. Hosts notified parishioners to visit the church evening and meet Rev Diven and his family. A subscription drive was begun to buy a automobile for mission work as he continues his Indian outreach in the Far West. Proceeds will aid the Sunday school with new song books.

Otisville Robert J. Diven Albany Ore Middletown N. We Beyea Presbyterian Church Mr. Diven Mr. Plumer Mr Diven Far West Lucile Kenneth Batley H. M. Anderson Yankee Lake Charles Green New York City James H. McLaughlin Holy Name Church Father Flanigan Boston Grand Palmer House Helen Park Garrett Tymeson Walter Summers Nelson Knapp Mae Uptegrove Texas Aaton Winter, Jr Port Jervis Lois Burton M. E. Parsonage Burton J. G. Tate Homer Glass Schletermacher Wurtaboro Nellie Wall Harding Oliver Ketcham

Local notices and social updates from New Hampton area

George McElroy leaves New Hampton for Tallmans and Mrs. Lege visits Middletown. National Guard enlistments from New Farms. library fund筹raiser success at Arbor Vitae Lodge. George Nash escapes serious injury after horse bolt on a broken strap. Church services announced with Rev. Ackerman. Sunday school at 10. Hay harvest active as picnics approach in Holbert's woods. Picard and Claude F move from Carr house to Theodore Newton’s residence.

New Hampton George McElroy Tallmans Wood A Farms National Guard Sadie Lege Middletown J. H. Cloonan Kratzenstein Ryerson Spee George Nash Mr. Acker Holbert’s Woods Picard Mer Claude F Ford Arc . Ing Carr House Theodore. Newton

Day Nursery Donations Summary

Donations to the Day Nursery include 3.50 from Eleanor Reycee's Sunday school class and goods such as crackers, noodles, canned cherries, clothing, jelly, sand, spoons, and chicken broth from various donors. The record notes multiple unnamed contributors and ends with initials.

Eleanor Reycee Knell George Andrews David Canfield Miss Slaughter Mra. Frans H. Gould James Tuthill Aaron Hornbeck

Successful Year for Zion Church Ends Rally Fund Drive

Zion Church and St John A M E Zion report a total of 157 58 raised from May rally and other contributions. Led by Rev J H Mason and Levi Hasbrouck the 94th annual conference will be at Troy with Mason and Hasbrouck attending as delegates. Disbursements include mortgage and debt payments, repairs and parsonage work, salaries, benevolence, and special conference support totaling 2057 10 with most from three members and supporters.

St. John A.M. EB. Zion Church E. Canfield George Marsden F. J. Warner Ed. Jarvis J. H. Mason Levi Hasbrouck

Birth of Thomas Delos Crary Jr. Treated as momentous in Hancock Herald

In Elizabeth City North Carolina on June 16 1920 Thomas Delos Crary Jr. was born the first child of Mr and Mrs T Delos Crary. The Crary family of Hancock New York celebrates with notable guests including Mrs Jessie Wood Canfield Mrs Frank L Randall Alma J Bradley Willam Otis Badger Jr and their sons Masters Randall and Trafton Otis Badger.

Hancock Herald Elizabeth City N. C Thomas Delos Crary, Jr T. Delos Crary Crary Amd Thomas Crary Hancock N. Y

Trolley Switch Cause of Mishap

Late Wednesday afternoon a Ford delivery car, believed owned by W. D. Steele, collided with a telegraph pole near the N. C. M. Gearactory on Fast Main Street after the driver lost control. The driver was shaken but not seriously injured. the car was towed to North Average Garage. The accident is blamed on the trolley switch, a trouble spot in previous years with a Buick also damaged in a similar incident.

Ford W. D. Steele Cottage Street N. C. M. Gearactory Main Street Buick Steele

Ladies Host Social At Golf Club House Next Saturday

The ladies in charge invite all players to a summer social at the Golf Club House next Saturday afternoon with entertainment and refreshments. Jupiter Pluvius relenting, attendees urged to use the Times-Press want columns for any needs.

Red Jupiter Pluvius Times-Press

Little People Stage Charming Operetta Boy Blue in Harriman

A Saturday evening performance in Gillette Hall featured union school children directed by Miss Hasbrouck and Miss O'Neil in the operetta Boy Blue. Young actors, echo elves, katydids, and frogs wore bright costumes, the hall was packed, and the audience praised the effort of teachers and students.

Helen Thompson Mary Venus Helen Eglinger Ruth Fisher Na Simpson Gladys Gardiner John Tapping Vendelia Cordisca Peter Bush Raymond Gardiner Harold Daigon Frank Connery Timothy Quackenbush Russel Mapes John Alan Hayes Chester de Rond Columbus Edward Hell John Mooy Andrew Babchak Clare Rose Mikie Dadio John Babe Robert Maddox Charles Exlinger Edsall Stevens Little Mary Bush Betty Seaman Eleanor Rl Edna Daigon Pearl Benjamin Janice Helis Helen Cole Alice Benjamin Rose Ventura Florence Daigon Mildred Charleston Genévieve Cole Ina Babcock Stella Columbus Alice Bush Millie Spense Josie Millon Florence Myers Pauline Charleston Ruth Charleston Jeanette Spouse Viola Vandertash Frances Bargesson Edna Youmans Josephine Hall Rose Columbus Mildred Tapping Mildred de Ronde William Bucher Francis Fitzpatrick Stephen W. Hayes Louise Beal

Mothers defend local soldiers against desertion rumors

The mother of a 19 year old in Company I denies circulating reports that her son deserted from Camp Whitman near Campbell Hall. She states two boys were missing another day but both remain with their unit and proving steadfast as they pursue Carranza's whiskers.

Camp Whitman Times-Press Campbell Hall Frank H. Finn Carranza

Local notes on graduates visitors and family in Ellenville

Mrs R O Webb and Miss Katherine Morse of New York attend the high school commencement for their nephew Robert W Keeler. Waldo Cookingham, Cornell graduate, visits and plans to become an agriculture instructor. Bert Wood returns from New York for his aunt Mary Carman’s funeral. Jansen Hornbeck visits from New York for the weekend and the Indian Show at Yuma Farms. Mrs Murray of Kingston visits her son Justice Murray at Wayside Inn. Mrs C Brady and Mrs Ben Carson of Middletown also visiting.

Elienville R. O Webb Katherine Morse New York Robert W. Keeler Waldo Cookingham Cornell University Bert Wood Myron C. Wood

A Fable Verified Touch Turns All To See

A reader cites a fable about a man whose touch turns things to gold. The twist recalls a modi fier version where everything the toucher touches becomes sight. The Philadelphia Bulletin presents a witty variation on the ancient tale.

Philadelphia Bulletin

Hospital staff plan summer leaves at Windy Bush outpost

Dr. Robert C. Woodman prepares for annual vacation at Windy Bush bungalow near Yankee Lake with Mrs Woodman and daughters Betty Julia and Florence. Middletown guests include Mr and Mrs W T Davis and Mr and Mrs A J Hornbeck. Continued updates on Hasbrouck Moore Hilliard and staff at State Hospital.

Robert C. Woodman Windy Bush Yankee Lake

Motion pictures delight on campus outdoor screen

Motion pictures were shown outdoors last evening for the first time this season on the campus near Pavilion No. 2. The experience was pleasing and the pictures were interesting.

Pavilion No. 2

Glorious Fourth Festival Planned at Methodist Church

South Centreville plans a July 4 patriotic festival at the Methodist Church with a large cast including State-Leana Miller Edith Hayes Indians Bennett family Olive Hull James Broks Pearl Hayes Frank Miller Pilgrims Ethel Clark Helen Miller Frank Clark and others. Ice cream cake and coffee will be served on the church lawn and a New Zealand talk by Rev Dr Cloyd drew an attentive audience.

Centreville Leana Miller Edith Hayes Dda Leamus Bennett Olive Hull James Broks Pearl Hayes Frank Miller Ethel Clark Helen Miller Frank Clark Harry Miller Mary Bennett Elmer Kirby Harold Shoemaker Mia. Everett Leonel Kirby Wilbert Alien North Elia van Demont Catherine Walling The People of Today Fred Kirby Wilton Bennett Red Cross Viva Booth Statesman Elmer Tuthbill Frank Mather George Talmadge Henry Bennett Dorothy Everett Helen Everett Elanora Allin Marvin Carr Martha Dobbins Dorothy Kirby Jennie Hayes New Zealand Dr. Cloyd

Burial Company Moves to New Quarters in Donovan Block

The Rockafellow Burial Company relocates from 9 North Street to 91 North Street in Donovan Block with a front office, showroom, and rear embalming room. A rear driveway serves as the entrance. Officers are President Mrs Marguerite R Rockafellow and Secretary Treasurer Fred Oliver Rockafellow, the third generation in the business, which has served the family for 60 years.

Rockafellow Burial Company North Street Donovan Marguerite R. Rockafellow Fred Oliver Rockafellow Rockafellow

Hod's Weekly Receives Acknowledgement Notice

A reader acknowledges receipt of Hod's Weekly, the newest publication from the Conglomerate with Bruce as editor. The note praises the issue as lively and not dull.

Oge Bruce

Brown Hunter in Piermont on official business

Brown Hunter was in Piermont New York on official business Wednesday. Martin Hakanson of New Conn representative of the Collander Company New York is at the State Hospital Club and putting the bowling alleys in shape for next season. He will be here until Saturday when he goes to the Empire alleys. He has come from Kiamesha Lake.

Martin Hakanson New Conn Ke. Collander Company New York State Hospital Club Powling Empire Kiamesha ‘Lake

Comfort Farm Cottage Gets Concrete Walks and Graded Lawns

Improvements include added concrete walks and graded lawns at Comfort Farm Cottage. Residents note better comfort and upkeep with the new landscaping and pathways enhancing access and curb appeal.

Comfort

June 80th ends the Institution's fiscal year

The note indicates a change by the Legislature in budgeting practices linking to the institution's fiscal year, replacing the prior A0 schedule with annual budgeting arrangements. The fragment suggests a formal administrative adjustment affecting financial year timing.

Local Lodge at Newburgh Session

A large delegation from Hofman Lodge 412 traveled to Newburgh for a Hudson River Lodge 209 session to confer the third degree on a class. Poughkeepsie Lodge officers led the work with five lodge masters present, a festive hospitality and a midnight banquet concluding the successful event.

Farge Hofman Lodge Newburgh Hudson River Lodge Poughkeepsie Lodge Maconie Poughkeepsie Loward L. Mink Walter W. Kingston Benjamin Squire J. W. Davey Hieffman Lodg@e Harry V. Loneworthy Jerusalem Temple Cornwall George W. Birch Wallkill Lodge John F. Drew Drew Mar

Birthday Observance for Rev Dr Crane at Union Dale

An 80th birthday celebration for Rev Dr Crane took place at the home of Rev and Mrs Henry J Crane in Union Dale Pa. Guests included Charles Cierig and family Morgan Stevens Ralph Allen and sons Sarah Crane Westgate Mary Brunson Eyemett Avery and the Crane couple. A 6 o clock dinner featured seasonal delicacies and music followed by sociable conversation.

Vince Henry J. Crane Uniondale Dr. Crane Crane Charles Cierig Charles, Jr Morgan Stevens Ralph H. Allen Ralph, Jr Hartford, Conn Sarah Crane Wae Westgate Mary Brunson Eyemett Avery

State Engineer Frank M. Williams Elected to Colgate Board

Frank M. Williams state engineer and surveyor was elected to a vacancy on Colgate University's board at a trustees meeting. He is a Colgate graduate of 1895 and a member of Gamma Delta fraternity Intercollegiate association officer last year.

Frank M. Williams Colgate University Williams Colgate Uniony Gamma Delta Yhdent Intercollegiate Association Sriece

Also Mentioned on This Page

Old Cemetery Friends Meeting House James H. Hazzard Henry W. Hazzard Mercy Hunter John Hunter Elizabeth Hunter Elizabeth K Richard Hunter Seer C. Johnson Willian Johnson Roe Johnson Lewis Joyceborn Caroline Lounsbury Hannah Lounsbury A. Lefferts Corps Mead Abraheeed Abraham Mead Ee M R. M Os Nic McElroy Depetsher Pearsall Mariah A. Pearsall Henry Ryder, Jr Cornelia A. Rider Egbert S. Rider Emma Rider Mary W. Rider John R. Rider Willard Rider Charlies C. Rider Henry Rider Philo Rider Ann R. Rider Hannah G. One Noah Brooks Susannah Smith Hannah J. Smith Joseph Smith Clarissa Smith Catherine Beebe Isaac Smith Sarah P. Seaman Jacob Seaman Hannah Seaman Martha Seaman John Seaman Amy Pearsall Seaman Peter T. Seaman Samuel T. Seaman Anna P. Seaman Fed Phoebe B. Seaman Thomas Seaman Jacob T. Seaman Sarah Seaman Morgan Shuitt Mary Ann Titus Phoebe Titus Harriett Shult Charlesto Phila Sutherland Patrick Sutherland Peter A Oe Titus Ritus Susan Cocks Titus Henry Thomas Titus Titue, Jr Ane H. L H—Ek AS Z. T T. N Porn Jay Otisville Presbyterians Rev Diven Anon F.D H. P G. E Mrs. Canfield Golf Club Ellenville State Hospital Anna Hasbrouck Pine Camp Claryville Sullivan County Burt Hasbrouck Mary McShane Arthur S. Moore Ashley Hall Amy M. Hilliard R. N Edgar V. Friend Surgical Pavilion J. L. Shelton Arso George H. Moore James P. Nolan Jonathan H. Groo South New Quarters Brown Hunter Piermont Hoffman
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