City Council Debates Street Sweeping and Sewers
The Common Council met Monday with all but two aldermen present. A protest from the Business Men's Association urged earlier sprinkling before sweeping to protect property and health. Sewer hearings followed, approving lines on Olive, Bonnell, Linden avenues, and Harrison street with costs and grade changes debated by residents, engineers, and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Messrs
Graham
R. M. Rorty
Leo Barnet
F. A. Mundy
Business Men's Association
Rorty
Olive Shed
D. G McMonagle
Conucil
Bonnell Street
Qilye Street
Knapp Avenue
Linden Avenue
North Street
Harrison Street
A. C. Townsend
Street Committee
John H. DeGraw
Robinson
de Graw
F. B. Romer
Rausch
Adj “Enary
Paradis
Middletown Mayor suspends Water Commissioner
The Middletown New York Common Council receives a suspension notice for Water Commissioner J M Lawrence for up to thirty days amid an investigation into remarks reported by Times-Press. A letter from George T Walker H H Blanchard and A E Hopkins demands thorough inquiry. The council votes to refer the matter to a committee of the whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Water Board
Common Council
J. M. Lawrence
Times- Press
City of
Middletown
New York
L M. Lawrence
N. Y
George T. Walker
H. H. Blanchard
A. E. Hopkins
Robert Lawrence
Times-Press
M. Lawrence
Board of Water Commissioners
Geo. T. Walker
E. Hopkins
Elliott
Ice cake crushes worker at Crystal Run creamery
William McElhone suffered a broken right leg when a about 300 pound ice cake fell from twelve feet, trapping him between ice and floor at the Walker creamery. He was treated at Thrall Hospital and is reported improving. A separate philanthropic concert at First Presbyterian Church raised funds for Middletown girls’ club work, organized by the Philanthropic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McElhone
Walker Creamery
Crystal Run
McElhone
Redfeld
Hulett
Song Congregational P S C E Elects Officers
The secular monthly business meeting and semi annual election of officers of the P S C E of the First Congregational Church were held in the church parlors with about fifty members attending. Officers elected for six months include President Gilbert H Morse Vice President Iona Post Recording Secretary Mace McDermott Assistant Recording Secretary Marjorie Melivaze Corresponding Secretary Belle March Treasurer C A Neeiti Pianist Bertha Stevens Masterite Greene Lila Gittcer Chairman Lookout Committee Sean Ferris Chairman Travel Meeting Committee Clarence Van Fleet Chairman Social Committee Emma Abe Williams Chairman Missionary Committee Winifred Schwartz Press Committers A Keeler A new outing committee was chosen John Post Bertha Levens and C A Keeler Grace Conk was elected representative to Middletown Goshen Convalescent Children's Home. Refreshments followed.
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First Congregational Church
Bibert H. Morse
Iona Post
Mace McDernott
Marjorie Melivaze
Belle March
C. A. Neeiti
Piapisis
Bertha Stevens
Masmerite Greene
Lila Gitcerr
Sean Ferris
Clarence van Fleet
Emma Abe Williams
Winifred Schwartz
A. Keeler
John Post
Bertha Levens
C. A. Keeler
Grace Conk
Middletown Goshen
Soci
Middletown Girls' Club Seeks New Rooms at Philanthropic Club
The Philanthropic Club plans to organize the Middletown Girls' Club and expects to obtain rooms soon for meetings. A recent First Presbyterian Church recital yielded 51 and profits will fund club rooms. A birth noted for Mr. and Mrs. J. Yerm of 578 Cottage sites. Mosher and cenit are doing well.
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Wecen
Middletown
Ena
Reborn A Shoulder Brace Product Note
Simple construction easy to wear brace marketed as a mild reminder to straighten up. Price listed as 1.00 with a call for interest.
Orange county supervisors face prison commission action
State Commission of Prisons served Orange County Board of Supervisors with a May 4 resolution. It faults the Goshen jail for lacking separate prisoner rooms, dark unsanitary cells, and inadequate ventilation, urging remedy or appointment of Attorney General action by June 1.
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Board of Supervisors
Orange County
State Commission of Prison
Goshen
State Commission of Prisons
County of Orange
Foshen
Board of Supervisore
Commission of Prisons
Albany
Osborn Thompson wedding at Grace Church in Poughkeepsie
William H Osborn of Poughkeepsie and Miss Mary Bennett Thompson married at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev F S Smiers officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Haitie F Towner, best man William T Latimer, ushers Howard H Hagen and Dr D Tow er. Reception at Col Dusenberry home. couple to reside in Poughkeepsie after June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Dienst
William H. Morvan
J. H. Rogers
Bibl
Cantilene Nuptiaie
Lohengrin
Warner
Mendelsson
Col. Dusenberry
South Street
Rowler
Erie
Paris
Poughkeepsie
Osborn
Hudson River State Hospital
Middletown
City
Howact H. Hagen
Wilox Arene
Toaner
Quiet wedding notices and engagements amid local ties
The piece lists several quiet nuptials and engagements in small towns. It notes a nurse from Tha Hospital Training School for Nurses now in Cornwall as a bride, a Cornwall flagman returning from a wedding trip, and several other marriages including Jennie L Berkenshaw to Loren D Baker ofDwarka Kill N Y, Miss Mae DeWitt and Harry Hounstone, Anna Board to Edwin Chamberlain, with details on attire, attendants, and immediate post ceremony plans. The notice preserves local names, places, and early 20th century wedding customs.
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Affelts
Bhe
Queen Esther
Tha Hospital
Ao Big Cfty
Francisco
Cook's Falls
Cornwall
Andrew Berkenshaw
Piie Bush
High Nows
Jennie L
Loren D. Baker
Dwaarkil
N. Y
Abbie Berkenshaw
Charles Berkenshaw
Florence Hare
Middletown
Albany
Weiler Bull and Alice Grosson Wed in Washingtonville
H Y M E N E A L N O T E S. H Weiler Bull and Mrs Alice Grosson of Satterlytown wed Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed N Hallock in Washingtonville, by Rev A R Pennell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Weiler Bull
Alice Grosson
Satterlytown
Ed. N. Hallock
Washingtonville
A. R. Pennell
Monument Plan for Col DeWitt Honored Family Memorial
Seymour DeWitt, president of the First National Bank, reports the Charles DeWitt Monument Commission has raised plans for a monument to Colonel DeWitt. The dedication will occur in Husler Ulster County on May 1 with the Daughters of the Revolution organizing and speakers including Hon. WLC. DeWitt of Brooklyn. DeWitt lineage and the old Green Bill homestead tie the event to Revolutionary era notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour DeWitt
First National Bank
Charles DeWitt
Crities DeWht
Bland@ina
Henriys Greadfather
Charles Pew
Dorring
Harley
Aingle
Daughters of the Revolution
Wlc. de Witt
Brooklyn
Middletown DeWitts
Seymour de Witt
Thomas K. Pewin
Edward P. peWing
Dewitt
Ulster County
Lorillard Estate Letters Granted After Wife Found Dead
Pierre Lorillard obtained letters of administration for the estate of his wife Mrs Caroline Lorillard who was found dead at her home in Washington on March 11. The estate includes personal property valued at 5000 dollars with no real estate. Heirship rests with husband Pierre Lorillard Jr and Griswold Lorillard of Tuxedo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Lorillaramongay
Caroline Lorillard
Washington
Loriland
Emt
Pierre Lorilland, Jr
Griswold Lorillard
Tuxedo
Mystic Shriners to Found Temple in Newburgh
A meeting of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in Newburgh is planned for next Monday night to discuss establishing a Temple. A fourteen noble committee issued a special call seeking sentiment on forming the A A O N M S Temple in Newburgh, aiming for a majority-approved decision.
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Newburgh
Palatine
A. A. Oln. M.S
Wilbur H. Weston Shriners’ Association
John H. Quinlan
R. Harry Cathcart
Harry T. Coldwell
Frederick W. Wilson
James D. McGifert
William H. Coldwell
Thomas F. Chadwick
H. M. Waring
Henry B. Lawson
Local East End Notices Of Moves And Visits
East End residents report several address changes and visits. Mrs Rose Evans and Mrs Jacob Mackenroth spent Friday with friends near New Hampton. Mrs Adams stays with her sister Mrs George Becking at 19 Grand Avenue. George Finley moved his family from Grand Avenue to Hanford Street. Mrs Edith Periea moved from Prospect Avenue to Wickham Avenue. Theo L Reeve is painting and papering his Grand Avenue houses. Dr Powelson built new dog houses and fenced yards. Mr Gerbarat moved his family from Prospect Avenue to Academy. Mr Tidaback moved from Grand Avenue to Prospect Avenue. Mrs Morrison returned to Yonkers after two weeks with relatives. Two neighbors of the Mackenroths hosted an evening with cards, dancing, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Evans
Jacob Mackenroth
New Hampton
Adams
George Becking
Grand Avenue
George Finley
Hanford Street
Edith Periea
Prospect Avenue
Wickham Avenue
Theo. L. Reeve
Dr. Powelson
Gerbarat
Academy Avenue
Tidaback
Morrison
Yonkers
April Police Department Report Issued to Common Council
The April police report notes hours patrolled and incidents for Ellenville area. A young man named John Martin, alias Benjamin Masser, was arraigned for illegal train riding but discharged after papers showed his true identity. Loretta Tatbill aided in an Old Ladies Home entertainment event last Friday with Miss Tuthul reciting two pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenville
John Martin
Lapham
Benjamin Masser
Loretta Tatbii
Offland i
Old Ladies Home
Miss Tuthul
Invited to Middletown Fire Parade Guests Named
The Union lists Chief Engineer Ed gar J Harding First Assistant Chief Engineer FW Grunwald and Second Assistant Chief Engineer WW Co Hig as invited guests of Middletown Fire Chief Charles Ficham for the firemen parade on Thursday September 4. Also noted is a repeat concert by the Choral and Mansolin Clubs of St Pauls M E Church set for Thursday May 20 with an earlier performance on May 17 at State Hospital Farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
The
Union
Edgar J. Harding
Caiat
FW. Grunwald
Co. Higjas
Port Devin
St Pauls M. E
Teorntis
Ihe
the State Hospital
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Harrison ST
Eric
Bell
Knox’s
Jane
Elinit
Alderman Widford
Eaccisioe Powk
Leader Company
Wetes
Toasine Mews Association
Tom Palling
Tom
E. G. Medrick
Ridge Street
East Main
Isabella M. Wilson
Ogden
Bonnell
Lake Streets
Ciy
VanDemark
Sproat Sireet
Sirest
Rosalvede
Majorz
Oldroye
Sahcock
Anapy Avenue
Ratsch
Oldroyd
Raased
Fire Department
Donnis
Ameln
Erie Raiienad
Wrisht
Harding
Dancer
Serra
Fae Iaken
Wm. McElhone
Philanthropic Club
Frank J. Benedict
Malcolm Maraier
First Presbyterian Church
Benedict
Marnier
Lucy T. Judson
A. J. Holmes
Leander
Purdy
James F. Tuthill
F. O. Rockafellow
D. B. Hardembergeh
William Seeholzer
M. C. Ashler
D. Butler
Geo. N. Clemson
F. O. Tompkins
Clarence L. Hulse
Edith Blanchard
Ariane
Cyne
Prison Commission
Joh
Francisco— Wallace
Isaac Waifare
Prince Street
Mary Alice
Flord B. Francisco
Fors
P. Hunter
First Baptist Church
Johengrin
Bessig Bennet
Ciry
Jeasie Gartizini
Francisco Teft
Ruta
Baker—Berkenshaw
Humistone—De Witt
Harry S$. Humistone
Mae DeWitt
B. D. Dewitt
Phillipsport
Newark
Reformed Church Parsonage
James J.vance
Hatte DeWitt
Charles Thieler
Union Hat Works
Chamberlain—Board
St. Paul's Church
Chester
Anna
T. Board
Joseph Board
Edwin D. Chamberlain
Roswell W. Chamberlain
Orpha Woo
Lohengko
J. Holmes McGuinness
Josephine C. Board
Joseph C. Chamberlain
J. Orton Board
Benjamin F. Chamberlain
Mendelssohn
Col. Dewitt
Mars
Lorillard' S
East End
Police Department
Patlee Fuad
Boyd & Pemning
Middiciowas
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