June Graduation Exercises at West Point Academy
West Point prepares for a large reunion week with about 400 returning alumni. Captain Daniel Sultan heads the reception committee, aided by twenty officers, as classes dating from 1865 to 1911 plan reunions. The schedule spans June 6 to 13 with reviews, drills, parades, hops, concerts, and a graduation sermon in Cadet Chapel.
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Highland Falls
West Point
Daniel I. Sultan
Corps of Engineers
Memorial Hall
Colgate University
The
Association of Graduates
A Letter From the Sky Delphine Dumont and Lieutenant Detaille
A French lieutenant Detaille is drawn to Delphine Dumont while Mme Benkard seeks to claim him. Misunderstandings escalate as a forged letter to Delphine circulates, then a German capture reveals the truth and Delphine helps nurse Detaille back to health after his wounding in Paris.
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Mme
Delphine Dumont
Mme. Benkard
Mme. Berkard
Detaille
Detailie
Madame
Germany
France
Belgium
Mlle
Dumont
Mie
Benkard
Detaile
Lettter
Mme. Renkard
Firet
Milo
Paris
Atrat Detaille
Matia
Paria
Gamin
Mile Dumont
Mademoiselle
Delphine
Paving Material Sparks West Main Street Debate
West Main Street between Wickham and Monhagen avenues faces a dispute over paving material. Property owners largely signed for wood blocks, but some now question the choice versus brick. The street committee and commissioner of public works will investigate and report, awaited by residents.
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West Main Street
Wickham Avenue
Monhagen Avenue
Commissioner of Public Works
Long Eddy Mill Burns in Surprise Saturday Fire
A large lumber and turning mill at Long Maddy burned Saturday under unknown cause. The structure was in receivership and near sale when the blaze destroyed the mill and several adjacent buildings. Valuable machinery inside was ruined.
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Long Maddy
Pope Benedict XV urged Wilson to accept Germany’s pledge
Rome reports the pope influenced President Wilson to accept Germany’s new pledge on submarine warfare. The International News Service notes Benedict XV’s efforts were largely instrumental in shaping the U.S. stance amid the wartime diplomacy.
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Rome
International
Benedict XV
Wilson
Germany
Lake Superior disaster claims twenty lives near Baston Harbor
Twenty men perished when the coal steamer Kirby sank off Baston Harbor in Lake Superior late yesterday. The steamer Joseph Block arrived with one survivor today.
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Lake St. Marie
Mich
Baston Harbor
Lake Superior
Kirby
Joseph Block
General Conference debates age limit for bishops
At the Methodial Episcopal Church General Conference in Saratoga Springs the age limit for bishops was not raised despite supporters. The committee on amusements weighed healthful recreation versus external providers as 46 memorials urged keeping the paratrayh of discipline banning card playing theatres and dancing. The body remained divided on amending or abolishing the rule.
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Saratoga Springs
General Conference
Methodial Episcopal Church
James R. Day
Syracuse University
Charles Whitman
Rev Dr George W Downs Named Pastor at Catskill Church
The Catskill Mail notes the reappointment of Rev Dr George W Downs formerly of the city as pastor of the Methodist Church in Catskill. He has resided in Catskill for a year and gained many friends among Methodists and other denominations. He is described as a brilliant speaker with wide travel in the Orient and Europe and broad knowledge from books.
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George W. Downs
City
Methodist Church
Catskill
Birth of a daughter in Phoenix Osweep county
A daughter was born May 1 to Mr and Mrs Raymond Elleworth of Phoenix Osweep county. Mr Elleworth was formerly a resident of this area.
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Raymond Elleworth
Phoenix
Osweep County
Elleworth
Flames Unharm Cargo of Matches in Cottage Street Fire
A fire at Snyder Panchor Company warehouse on Cottage Street destroyed much stock while a carload of matches unloaded a day before remained undisturbed. Officials say origin not yet known, ignition not deemed incendiary, spontaneous combustion suspected by some. Insurance claims have been settled and new stock operations near.
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Snyder-Pancher Company
Cottage Street
Times Press
William Snyder
Garden of Allah to Rival Circus in Middletown
The Liebler Company presents The Garden of Allan at Stratton theatre on Wednesday night with a special NYO&W train arriving at 11 a.m. The show promises the unloading of numerous camera heroes donkeys goats and extraordinary stage effects described as the greatest sight outside a circus.
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Liebler Company
Allan
Stratton Theatre
Middletown
In & S
N. Y
Stratton
Woman from New Jersey Ends Life by Train in Rom ney
Mrs Anna Mauright of a prominent New Jersey family stepped in front of the Mountain Express train near her Rom ney home yesterday, suffering nervous troubles after pneumonia and complaining trains passing by troubled her. The Erie Railroad express from Jamon Street depot at 8 19 a m carried local commuters to New York City.
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Anna Mauright
New Jersey
Erie Railroad
Romney
Newburgh Pastor to Join Regiment Heading to Front
The Rev. James I. Cotton rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church resigns his charge effective June 1. Canadian born Mr Cotton will return to Canada to join a contingent bound for the front in France.
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Newburgh
James I. Cotton
St. Paul's Biscopal Church
Cotton
Canada
France
Senate insists upon big army in 250000 force plan
Washington May 9 The Senate today voted to hieit upon a regular army of 250000 men from the federal volunteer army class. The discussion centered on strengthening national defense and expanding military manpower amid wartime needs.
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Senate
Washington
Hnaniowdy
Voln Eer
Long Time Arriving Light Talks by Farmer Heck
A brief rural jest quotes a farmer in Exchange about distant stars and incoming light. Farmer Heck comments that even a hired man arriving from the post office takes time, reflecting a homespun humor tone in the exchange.
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Farmer Heck
Exchange
Quiet club scenes hint at budding sports momentum
The piece notes a calm club atmosphere with bowling fading while outdoor activity rises. Girls made light of noisy tennis racquets mistaken for baseball gear, suggesting a potential strong 8 H C team. Jacob Sperfechter resumes duties at the Institution as Thomas Flood rests at his California Avenue home.
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8. H.C
Thomas Flood
California Avenue
Minisink Chapter Meets at Westtown for May Gathering
The Minisink Chapter No. 586 D A R held its annual May meeting at the home of Mrs Clar ence Q G Clark in Westtown with 80 plus members and guests. Officers elected include Regent Miss Alice Hart Neafie First Vice Regent Mrs Jesse Booth and Second Vice Regent Mrs James Coleman.
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Minisink
Clarence QG. Clark
Westtown
Alice Hart Neafie
Jesse Booth
D. A. R. Congress
Memorial Continental Hall
Washington, D. CC
Alice Hart Neafle
Mini Fink
Charlotte van Duser Gott
Benjamin Sparkes
Palatine Bridge
N. Y
Congressional Memorial Hall
New York State
Major Sloat
Sloatsburg
Orange County
Mis
Henry D. Sayer
Middletown
Watson H. Giddings
Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church
Weattown
James Coleman
Laura Cook
Reflections on an April club dance in town
The narrative recalls CC M. Taylor a bronzed breezy westerner from Circle North Dakota representing KR T Jones Lumber Co New York visiting the area. It notes fine material in social gatherings ready to enlist under Training School colors and hints at late arrival.
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CC. M. Taylor
Circle, N. D
KR. T. Jones Lumber Co
New York
Crowleys End Vacation Return to Com fort Farm Tourney
The narrative recalls a cheerful tournament prize distribution with first prize high team score and a member earning high individual honors. A two horse power electric motor replaces the old steam printing engine. Monday’s sprightly dance is noted, with Berg’s favored music and weekly motion pictures to follow.
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Paul Crowley
Berg
Seniors Banquet and Dance Debut at May 25 Event
At the seniora banquet and dance on May 25 the seniors debut into society with a lively, informal event. Juniors have already led the way in class festivities, and evening or full dress incurs a fine. A military escort will conduct the outing led by Sergeant M. H. Mallinson, recent medal recipient, as the seniors celebrate with joy.
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Mitchell Inn
State Hospital Club
Paul Jones
M. H. Mallinson
Local Club Officers Listed in Incomplete Records
The fragment lists officers and trustees including Titus as Corresponding Secretary Misa Isa bel Kalffin as Treasurer Mrs Hiram H Smith as Registrar Mrs Charles T Dunning as Historian Mrs George VanDurer as Trustee one year Mrs Henry Allaway as Trustee one year Mrs M Belle Masterson as Trustee two years Mrs M C Ashley as Trustee two years and Mra E A Hop king.
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Titus
Misa Isabel Kalffin
Hiram H. Smith
Charles T. Dunning
George VanDurer
Henry Allaway
M. Belle Masterson
M. ¢C. Ashley
Mra
E, A, Hopking
Board to Fix Old Districts Under Reapportionment Bill
Governor Whitman signed reapportionment legislation requiring county boards of supervisors to meet by May 23 to carve counties into Assembly districts. Orange County remains split into two districts with specified town and city boundaries and population counts of 52,877 and 64,379 respectively. On May 28 supervisors will elect a chairman and secretary to organize.
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Whitman
Boards of Supervisors
Senate
Orange County
Newburgh
New Windsor
Blooming Grove
Cornwall
Highlands
Hamptonburgh
Montgomery
Crawford
Middletown
Tuxedo
Monroe
Woodbury
Warwick
Chester
Goshen
Wallkill
Wadsworth urges nation to improve cavalry remounts
Washington May 9 United States Senator James W Wadsworth argues that $150 paid for a three year old cavalry remount is too low to incentivize breeders. He backs the Pittman bill proposing $200000 to improve horse types for farming and military use.
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Washington
United States
James W. Wadsworth
New York State
Agriculture and Forestry Committee
Pittman
Wadsworth
Jockey Club of New York
Kentucky State Racing Commission
Europe
Prizes For Best Catch In Times-Press Exhibition
The Times-Press offers fishing prizes displayed at Ayres and Galloway Hardware Co. for the largest lake trout, speckled trout, bass or pickerel caught this season. Five classes with no entry fee or voting. Open to all, affidavit required. Trout till Sept 1, bass and pickerel till Oct 1. Winners announced Oct 15. Prizes include rods lines and baits from Abbe and Imbrie and Ibbottson of Utlea. Entries to Fish Editor, Times-Press, Middletown NY.
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Times- Press
Ayres and Galloway Hardware Co
Roberts Streets
Times-Press
Times-Preas
Abbe and Imbrie
Ibbottson
Utlea
Middletown
We Rr
Dublin Uprising Casualties Reported at Five Hundred Twenty One
London May 9 Premier Asquith announced the latest tally from Dublin uprising casualties totaling 521 among troops and constabulary. The figure covers the recent violence and reflects ongoing military actions in the city.
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London
Dublin
Asquith
Pajama Counter Stopgap Keeps Sleepy Salesman Awake
The store manager complains that Jones the new salesman dozes in every department. The staff decide to place him at the pajama counter with a card claiming their nightclothes are so superior that even the wearer cannot stay awake. New York Globe.
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Jones
New York Globe
Queer English Town Names and Pronunciations
A compact note on unusual English place names with their local pronunciations including Hurstmonceaux Kirkcudbright Daventry Leominster Leinster and Evesham known as Bsham, as cited by London Opinion.
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France
Russia
England
Przemysl
Hurstmonceaux
Herse
Kirkcudbright
Kir Eoo-Bree
Daventry
Dantry
Leominster
Leinster
Evesham
Bsham
London
Be Cheerful and Brighten the World Today
A cheerful outlook brightens surroundings like a sunny day and can transform the world into a palace or a prison. The effort to stay cheerful is worthwhile and pays off for those who persist in making it a success.
Lightning damages Goshen barn and business changes
The barn of George W. Ackerly near Crystal Run was struck by lightning during a thunder shower. The roof was partly torn off and the loss is insured through Wallace agency. The Odd Fellows meet in their lodge rooms tonight. Alex Ferguson and John Black run the Black & Reddy restaurant. Reddy sold his share.
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Goshen
G George W. Ackerly
Crystal Run
Wallace Agency
Alex, Ferguson
John Black, Mennager
Black & Reddy
Mr. Reddy
New Sixth Grade Teacher Named for Grammar School
Miss Eveline Kieins will join the Grammar School as the new sixth grade teacher, replacing Miss Wells. The change introduces a new instructor to guide students through the upcoming term.
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Eveline Kieins
Miss Wells
Agnes Strack Visits Walden as Deputy Grand Matron
Mrs. Agnes Strack district deputy grand matron of the Order of Eastern Stars made another official visit to Walden yesterday. She presided over ceremonies and discussed chapter affairs with local members during the visit.
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Agnes Strack
The
Order of Eastern Stars
Walden
Driver Walter Stock Leaves Driving Park for Brownleigh Park Stables
Walter Stock, longtime driver for John King at the Driving Park, resigns to join Brownleigh Park Stable Corporation to care for their horses. He has served many years and will be greatly missed by friends.
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Walter Stock
John King
Brownleigh Park Stable Corporation
Mr. Stock
ONeal Couple Attends Relative's Funeral in Little Falls
Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. ONeal of Green Street went to Little Falls yesterday to attend the funeral of a relative.
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Harry L. O'Neal
Green Street
Little Falls
Edward Van Truan Heads to Albany for Week
Edward Van Truan of Grand Street motored to Albany on Sunday and planned to be away for a week.
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Edward van Truan
Grand Street
Albany
Minisink Chapter Holds Annual Meeting at Westtown
The PD A R Minisink Chapter held its annual meeting at Westtown yesterday. A number of members were delayed when the M and A 10 10 from Middletown blew a cylinder head and the party traveled by automobile to West town.
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PD. A. R
Minisink
Westtown
Middletown
Weesttown
Inmate Harry Young Escapes from New Hampton Farm
A New Hampton Industrial Farms inmate named Harry Young aged about 20s escaped at 7 pm during dinner. Guards conducted a search in Middletown and Cottage Street area, but authorities have not yet located him. The fugitive remains at large after a careful evening hunt.
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Goshen
New Hampton
Harry Young
Young
Middletown
Cottage Street
Varcoe To Attend El Dental Society Convention
Dr E R Varcoe will attend the 48th annual meeting of the El Dental Societies' Convention in Albany on Thursday Friday and one day of this week.
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E. R. Varcoe
Tin Albany
el Dental Societies
Obsequies for Mrs Catherine L Donnelly at St Josephs Church
The funeral for Mrs Catherine L Donnelly was held at St Josephs Church at 10 am on Tuesday with a requiem mass by Rev Father Murphy. A large floral tribute collection came from relatives and friends. Interment followed at St Josephs Cemetery with pallbearers John Haley George McAdems Harold Freer Chas Byrne Ernest Glasmer and Richard Sheerin.
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Catherine L. Donnelly
St. Joseph's Church
Father Murphy
St Joseph's Cemetery
John Haley
George McAdems
Harold Freer
Chas, Byrne
Ernest Glasmer
Richard Sheerin
Funeral held for Mrs Daniel Sullivan of Port Jervis
The funeral of Mrs Daniel Sullivan of Port Jervis was held at her daughter's home on 35 Genang Street Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Reverend B E Smith. Interment followed in Wallkill Cemetery nearPhillipburgh.
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Daniel Sullivan
Port Jervis
Genang Street
B. E. Smith
Wallkill
Phillipeurgh
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Flames
Garden OF Allah
Circus
Dirmingham Age Merald
State Hospital
William and
Raymond Lunney
Reuben Oldfield
Lunney
Bullville
J. Colfer
Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Jesus
Good Shepherd
Misa Catherine Byrne
Misa Gavin
Miss Casey
William Sannwald
Chestnut Street
Robert Broadhead
Uriah Broadhead
Mr. Broadhead
Mias
Greta M. van Fradenburg
Mr. Herzog
Aden Roda
Patriots
Columbia Avenue
Mae F. Fitzgerald
John J. Haley
Ward 19
Pavilion 2
Wurtsboro
Buffalo
Rahway
N. J
Jacob Sperfechter
Institution
Phillips
Liberty Street
A. M. Ahrenholz
Mary Joyce
Lathrop
Odd Fellows
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