Ellenville W C T U Holds Annual Election
Ellenville May 10 The annual meeting and election of officers of the W C T U of Ellenville was held at the president's home on May 8. A large attendance heard reports and recitals. Officers elected include Mrs E A Smiley president and Mrs Jere Krom treasurer. The event marked the 30th anniversary of the local group with about 75 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenville
B. A. Smiley
New America
R. Graham
Reading
R. T. Cookingham
E. A. Smiley
Addison Strattey
Henry Shurter
William Booth, Jr
George F. Andrews
Jere Krom
J. R. DeVany
J. R. de Vany
Reformed Church
M. E
F. H. Deming
Newburgh
W. H. Moser
Wawarsing Lodge
Crary and Bosche Strike Oil Near Jenks Oklahoma
Thomas B. Crary of Binghamton and L. H. Bosche of Tulsa purchased an 180 acre oil lease near Jenks, nine miles south of Tulsa, for a few hundred dollars. A nearby 250 barrel well offsets their lease, signaling strong potential and daily returns around 275 dollars per well at current oil prices.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Thomas B. Crary
Binghamton
Crary
L. H. Bosche
Jenks
Messrs
Crary and
Bosche
Prairie Oil & Gas Company
Mesars
Falkenburg Joins DePuys Store In New Position
J C Falkenburg of Middletown accepts a job at J M DePuys store in New Paltz. He previously worked for DePuys about nine years ago and is well known locally.
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New Paltz
New Paltz Times
J. C. Falkenburg
Middletown
J. M. DePuy
Mr. Falkenburg
Mr. DePuy
Chautauqua Again Hopes Rise After Local Week End
The city bids farewell to a seven day Chautauqua season featuring The Blind Players and Victor's Band with Venetian Troubadours. Mrs Yarnall reports ticket pledges rising to 216 and 66 sponsors for a possible return, while Rev Butler notes strong local support and civic value.
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Stratt
Victor
Kerry
Brooklyn
Fizabeth Payne
Laura Bertha Klein
Alice van Dennyken
Katherine Kenney
Theresa Woods
Middletown
Yarnall
PD. Butler
Butler
Mapes Will Valued at Sixty Thousand Dollars
Newburgh May 10 The will of Sarah E. Mapes widow of Albert B. Mapes who died last Wednesday was admitted to probate by Surrogate Swezey. Executors are Mary Francis DuBois and Howard Thornton. The estate totals 60000 with 35000 in personal property, and 1000 bequests to grandsons Anson Mapes DuBois and Frank Edward DuBois payable at age 21.
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Newburgh
Sarah E. Mapes
Albert
Mapes
Burrogate Swezey
Mary Francis DuBois
Howard Thornton
Frank Edward DuBois
Harriet J. Powell
Valentine Powell
Cornwall
Joseph Morris Ashton
Montgomery
Jane Terwilliger
Elizabeth McBrier
Swezey
Wille
Mary J. Clark
Highlands
Tribute Paid to Major Sheehan in Newburgh Dinner
In Newburgh on May 16 a complimentary dinner honored Major James F. Sheehan, formerly commander of Company L, Fleet Infantry. The event at the Palatine Hotel featured gifts including a saddle, blanket, and a gold watch from the squadron and a gold watch chain from the Fifth Separate Co. The gathering supported a drive to recruit 200 men to bring Companies F and J to 150 each.
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Newburgh
James F. Sheehan
Palatine Hotel
Fleet Infantry
Suardemen
Baird
Fifth Separate Co
Sheehan
Press Want Columns Ad Offers Broad Help
An old newspaper advertisement promotes the Press want columns as a general resource for readers seeking goods services and employment. It encourages readers to place notices and notice boards to connect with the community.
Columbia seniors confess more about campus life
New York May 10 Columbia University students held a campus survey revealing smoking by 75 of 123 seniors and drinking by 60 with 68 denying it. The class chose athletic stadium as a priority and elected history as best department while German ranked worst.
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New York
Columbia
Spectator
Campus Daily
Saturday Evening Post
la Vie Parisienne
Maude Adams
Forbes-Hobertson
Charlie Chaplin
Elsie Ferguson
Julia Sanderson
Miss Adams
Arthur Scherpich
The
Jester
Cady Dentists Hold Annual Banquet in Nelson House
The Cady Denter Corporation convened its annual banquet in the Nelson House dining room with 12 directors and co managers. Attendees represented Kingston Peekskill Newburgh Middletown and Poughkeepsie as officers were elected Arthur Chesterfield president W L Rhodes vice president Ernest K Lee treasurer W L Sherman secretary and John F Barringer business manager.
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Poughkeepsie
Cady Denter Corporation
Nelson Housee
Kingston
Ernest K. Lee
William N. Brewer
Peekskill
Fr. Smith
W. L. Walling
Newburgh
Arthur Chesterfield
L. R Owens
Middletown
B’ E. F. Randolph
Harold
Cady Dental Corporation
Newbury
W. L. Rhodes
Kineton
W. L. Sherman
John F Darringer
Waite Accused of Theft From Aunt in Murder Case
New York May 10 The District Attorney disclosed Dr Arthur W Waite to be tried for murder on May 22 and that he diverted more than 100000 from Mira Catherine Peck his aunt through marriage. Checks totaling 44760 were cashed at Farmers Loan and Trust between July 1910 and January 1916 and a new store account was found in Waite's name. Peck testified that shortly before Waite's arrest for the murder of John F Peck of Grand Rapids he accompanied her to Grace Church where he showed strong interest in the singing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur W. Waite
Mira Catherine Peck
Farmers Loan and Trust Company
Mies Peck
Dr. Waite
John F. Peck
Grand Rapids, Mich
Grace Church
Class of 1894 Pharmacy Reunion Attended by Few
Mr and Mrs Harry Terhune attended Columbia University's Pharmacy class of 1894 annual reunion in New York City. Of the 112 original members 50 were present at the reunion.
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Harry Terhune
Columbia University’s College of Pharmacy
14Th Street
Columbus Avenue
New York City
Precious One Possession At Life’s Last Breath
The quote attributes a single defining possession as surpassing all others at the moment of death. Mark Twain emphasizes the priceless value of what each person holds most dear as life ends.
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Mark Twain
Six Arrested Under Game Laws By Protector Kohl
Game Protector Valentine J. Kohl arrested six city residents on weekend for alleged game law violations. Five appeared before Justice Reeves in Wallkill, paying 10.50 each. one faced Justice Maltby and paid 10. Most fines were suspended for one defendant. Kohl warned more violators may be nabbed and forced to face consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine J. Kohl
B. T Reeves
Wallkill
Justice of the Peace
Rufus C. Maltby
Reeves
Jacob M. Johnson
Denton
James Kiernan
Frank Costello
Harold J. Loblein
Peter Holmbraker
Harry H. Holmbraker
Maltby
Kohl
Pine Bush Light Plan Is Presented
Albany May 10 The Wallkill Valley Electric Light and Power Company applied to the Second District public service commission for permission to exercise franchises in Pine Bush and to issue additional stock at a price to be fixed by the commission to fund construction. The estimated cost is about 11 510 dollars. The company's principal office is in Walden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Wallkill Valley Electric Light & Power Company
Second District Public Service Commission
Pine Bush
Walden
Argue Appeal in Wait Case Before Court of Appeals
The case of John Kidd executor of George Wait vs New York Central and Hudson River Railroad was argued before the Court of Appeals in Albany on May 10. It reviews a second department appellate division ruling affirming $17,369.14 to the plaintiff for Waits death at a Walden grade crossing on August 18, 1911 when his auto was struck by a train. Defense argued obstructed view and driver error. plaintiff contends railroad negligence due to lack of headlight and whistle. Attorneys Charles F. Brown for the appellant and C Cady Herrick for the respondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
John Kidd
George W. Wait
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company
Court of Appeals
Appellate Division
Second Department
Orange
Wait
Walden
Walt
Charles F. Brown
Ccady Herrick
Y M C A Evening Held at Goshen
Goshen May 10 Last Sunday evening was devoted to the Y M C A at the Methodist Church. The orchestra aided at events and details of the Rochester Convention were shared by County Secretary Z L Wilcox and Charles W Sanford. Mrs C A Dann spoke to Goshen Girls group and indoor baseball was announced for Boys group with GC A Dann and Z L Wilcox as captains.
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Goshen
Orange Farm
Dpworth League
Rochester
Z. L. Wilcox
Charles W. Sanford
Warwick
Howard Manchester
Harold Houston
Joseph Geow
C. A. Dann
GC. A. Dann
Examination for Stenographer Open Competitive Test
An open examination will be held in Newburgh around May 1 for the Orange County Court stenographer position. Applicants must be at least 21, residents of Orange County for three months prior to May 27, 1916.
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Newburgh
Orange County
Rega
Commission
State Civil Service Commission
Albany
Local laborers strike at port in Port Jervis
A group of Erie laborers brought from Middletown refused to work after wages remained at $1.60 instead of rising to $1.75. They attempted to board an Erie train to return home but were prevented from leaving Port Jervis on Tuesday morning.
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Port Jervis
Erie
Middletown
Vocal Practice and Room Size Impact Voice Quality
Practicing singing in overly small rooms harms many strong voices by muffling tone and restricting projection. Experts advise selecting acoustically appropriate spaces to preserve timbre and enable accurate pitch, resonance, and vocal health during routines.
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Sussex Masons
Samaritan Lodge
Sussex
N. J
Potter
C. H. Rannels
George L. Shaw
Harry B. Rome
Eastern Star
Miles Wilson
Harry Rome
First Presbyterian Church of
Deckertown
Rannels
Sussex Baptist Church
Bloomingdale Baptist Church
Pastor Rannels
Bloomingdale Church
George Dimmick
Planing Mill
Emmet Storms
McBride
Warren Haggerty
Beemerville
Williams
Oscar Hoofman
Thomas Riley
Riley
John R. Moore
Elizabeth Roberta Moore
Wiliam
Arturo Torres
Costa Rica
Franklin Gary
John Riley
Bloomfield
East Main Street
May Stivers
Sussex High School
Mattison
Frankford Township
Ora Belle Dewitt
Bankstreet
Newark
Harry R. Mensch
Sussex County Teachers’ Association
Newton
Robert Holmbraker
Miss Holmbraker
Charles Tuttle
Bank Street
Winfield Jenkins
Anna May
Samuel Perry
S. A. Meade
Forty Fort
Prof. Mensch
Walnut Street
Charles Sprague
Mastor C. H. Raunels
First Baptist Church of
J. K. Ebasley
Swartswood
Mr. Bailey
Studebaker
Sussex County
van Gasbeek
Roosevelt Hospital
Tresder
Bronx
Fordham University
Kings County Hospital
Frederick Dis
America
Landis
George J. Hoornbeek
Jansen K. Hoornbeek
E. L. Henry
Mitchell House
Cragsmoor
Mrs. Hayes
Philadelphia
Maple Avenue
MR. Crary
Chautauqua
Booth
Armory
Robert C. Richards
Ethel Bentley
Italy
Abram B. Macardell
Swarthmore
Major Sheehan
Scherpich
Middletown High School
Odell
Wawayanda Ave
John McKinney
North Street
Wawayanda Avenue
McKinney
J. W. Travis
Middletown-Goshen
Halstead
McCoach
Frank H. Dayton
CADY
Waite
Miss Peck
Protector
PINE
Times-Press
Walden Accident
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