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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
4
Rain cut the Middletown Eastern Association nine’s first half effort against West Point Cavalry at the athletic grounds Friday afternoon. The outcome remains uncertain due to the weather and incomplete play.
West Point Cavalry defeats Briddietown in the opening game of the season as the official Eastern Association score is recorded. Players listed include Planch at shortstop and Mulvaney catching for Middletown, with Doremus pitching and multiple infielders noted.
Local section notes Kingston will host two basketball games at the athletic grounds Wednesday and Tuesday noon. Taunted by fans, teams and officials plan to adjust lineups with local observers predicting likely starters and possible outcomes.
In Pine Bush on May 11, residents attended church despite no services at New Prospect Church. A May 23 union temperance service at Graham's U P Church will feature Miss Lillian Phelps from Niagara Park. Trustees and officers are elected at Graham's U P Church with James B. Scott and Harry Rockwell named for three years. Casual news covers visitors, renovations, and local happenings from May in the village, including illnesses, social events, and road improvements.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jackson were held with friends and family in attendance. The obituary notes the deceased's affiliations and the support of the congregation during the service.
Fragmentary notes describe a return to Colorado with unclear references to individuals and events. The garbled text mentions the tasters and a Mrs Joka in a list, without clear dates, places, or outcomes.
Miss Rebecca Talcott visited town with relatives over Sunday. The Young Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society hosts an evening entertainment at Presbyterial Church with reports from Nyack and Syracuse. Men’s Club meets Thursday. Arbor Day programs at Big Island District School feature readings and songs. St Isaore Day observed by Romans Catholic rite. Mrs Willer Vail has recovered. Epworth League devotional topic Making a Guest of Christ. Presbytarian Sabbath school officers elected for one year. Lewis G Fitzgerald visited New York. W D Tallman buys Ebenezer Bull farm in Hamptonburgh. Main street improvements noted. Lyceum Seward Institute to hold Speaking Contest next Friday. Large automobile display noted. Aaron Middlebrook returns from Elizabeth N S. Rev S J Nowak to Mt Clemens for two months. Howell family from New York visiting Houston home.
Congressman Bradley introduces an $85,900 Port Jervis public building measure in the House, aiming to start the project and secure a site. He notes the cost remains uncertain and emphasizes preliminary steps before committee action next winter, preferring a conservative approach.
Seward A. Round, a Newburgh attorney, won a jury verdict for $150 plus interest and costs after a long court fight with W Johnston McKay over services rendered in connection with the 1305 sale of the Academy of Music. Fred M Taylor is named as manager since 1889.
May is visiting her mother Mrs John Hatch in Bloomfield New Jersey. Miss Rose and Miss Minnie Williams of Middletown visit Mrs Dessaur. Sunday school teachers and pupils urged to rehearse Child Grows Day music and recitations Thursday evening. YPS and CE rally at Westminster Church Friday with speakers Rev E Van Wight and W A L Warner. Mr Smith preached to young men with practical advice for all. A horse incident on Church Street ends with a pursuit. Shator and Emp assist. Miss Anna Sinsahayeh attends court in Newburgh. Runaway horses and a farmer’s quick action noted near Middletown.
Queen Esther Chapter in Livingston Manor hosted the official visit of Right Worthy District Deputy Grand Matron Mrs Nellie DeKar and Right Worthy Lecturer A. D. Kent. Two candidates received initiatory degrees as members from Monroe Goshen Port Jervis Livingston Manor and Ellenville attended. A hand painted china fruit dish was presented to the Matron by Mrs B F Dayton.
May 10 item list reports residents in Hi View and surrounding towns attending business trips and repairs. Mentions William Mecbowell aiding J K Evans, Joseph Rodgers Jr. handling feed, C R Brink in Middletown tuning planes, James Lancazier securing job with Vanta Ween & Son, Middletown residents visiting New York, and various local trades, purchases, and farm activities.
An obituary brief reports the death of Joseph J. Kirkpatrick. The notice appears in the Times-Press with basic biographical details and funeral arrangements.
The Tri County Shooting Association ratified at its first April meeting and merged Progress Gun Club and Orange County Gun Club into Orange County Gun Club. Officers named include D. Stever president and F. Strader secretary treasurer. A schedule of shoots is set for May 26 Summitville June 16 Midale town and July 14 15 16 Port Jervis. A silver trophy prize is exhibited at Arlington Ambler jewelers.
Miss MaryJorie Brown, daughter of Mr and Mrs O Harry Brown, entertained about forty guests at the Hotel Brown Friday night for her fifteenth birthday. Pink decorations and ribbons adorned rooms. Prizes were won in cards and dancing. Miss Anna Marshall and Lois Snyder captured euchre prizes. Charles Vail and Tasiy Moore won bar prizes. Elaborate refreshments followed as guests departed at a late hour.
A. L. McNicol proprietor of the Rental Heel Bermuda arrived in New York Friday and is stopping briefly with Charles Wisham at the Commercial. He is noted as Mr Higham’s host during his Bermuda visit while McNicol arrived in the city aboard the steamer Prince.
James B. Frazee of Middletown returned from Walton last week with a severely gashed nose after a dog named Mondar attacked him during a playful moment. A passerby noted his injuries and the Walton Reporter published the incident.
Mrs Sadie V Legg has commenced an action through Servin Cox of this city against the Erie Railroad Company to recover damages for the death of her husband Harry P Legg killed at the Knoxs crossing. Trial not expected before fall.
The Christian Endeavor Society will present an evening of entertainment at the hamlet manse on Thursday May 13 at 8 oclock. Tickets cost 26 cents and cover entertainment ice cream and cake. Proceeds benefit the Ladies Church Building Fund.
The fourth annual Library Round Table for the district including Middletown will be held at Thrall Library on Wednesday May 13 with two sessions at 10 a m and 2 p m Asa Wynkoop Albany State Inspector of Libraries will lead the meeting He is a noted library worker and the gathering promises practical informal discussion on topics such as buying books good books for youth selecting books and inexpensive reference material An exhibition of recent books will be shown and invitations are extended to all interested in libraries to attend
Obituaries report Miss Mary Andrews of Mountaindale at 36, survived by multiple relatives. funeral Tuesday at Mountaindale with interment at Mountaindate. Chester resident Charles Peterson dies at 61 at home on South Main Street. funeral Wednesday at M. E. Church. Other notices include Mrs. Alice P. R Bird of Mt Vernon born in Ulster County and Kate E. Parkman of Crawford, Naples, with services at New Prospect Church.
A fragmented note reports a $50 prize for Y. M. Horse News tied to a Newhatch Yofra Ryerson Orange County N. M. C. A. twenty four day gaiza and a War B5100 closure Thursday night with aliman's horses. It mentions $17,522 as a win amount and hints at Austria related drivers. The Herald notes a need to balance about $33,000 and urges watching want columns.
In White Plains on Friday, Julia Kuttner Barts amended her divorce suit against Ferdinand Pinney Parle. Mrs Earle accuses Parle of bigamy after a divorce obtained in France, dropping an earlier lunacy claim. Parle arrived in Monroe from abroad Wednesday night.
The Hollyrood Stock Farm at Circlerville, owned by William B. Royce, was sold through Power & Steers to John L. Dodge the noted horseman. Dodge will bring strong stock to Orange County including Jennie Constantine and Orangeburgh, with brood mare Redinda and foals by Bingen and Direct. His move signals a revival of the farm's prominence in racing circles.
Frank J. Benedict of St Pauls Church New York City will give a song and organ recital at the First Presbyterian Church on May 11 at 8 15 p m under the Philanthropic Club of this city. Tickets 10 cents from listed ladies or at the door. Proceeds aid a worthy cause.
Charles Hersey of Middletown w22 in Piue Island made two horse deals Tuesday. The first with Lewis Dierfelier satisfied. the second with James Kelly led to trouble as Officer Galloway seized the horse from Kelly on Thursday and returned it to Middletown. Litigation seems likely according to the Goshen Ind. Republican.
Lester L. Duck returned home from Flushing after the sudden death of his father James L. Duck. The funeral was held Friday at 2 2 in the new Masonic Temple. Mr. Duck was a member of Flushing Council No. 997 RA and Cemacopia Lodge No. 343 FL&AM MM.
Rev. Thomas Livingston and Rev. James Sooritic swapped pulpits at North Congregational and Howells churches. Evangelistic services were led by Rev. Mr Score at North Church while Rev. Mr Livingston preached at Howells. C. B. Society members from North Congregational visited Ridgebury Friday night to be hosted by the C. EB. Society at Miss Anna Crawford’s home for a pleasant program and refreshments.
The Westminster church held its regular business meeting Friday evening at the residence of O G Halstead. After the business session, attendees enjoyed a hearty social gathering with members and friends.
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