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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1916

Page

3

Hospital managers hold May meeting at Middletown

The Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital Board met in regular session with President William H. Rogers and others present. They reported on the State Hospital Commission conference, toured facilities, announced staff changes, and noted a shift in nursing school title.

The Middletown State Whitman Lena Hinchman Townsend Charles E. Townsend Newburgh Rogers State Hospital Commission Binghamton State Hospital Ashley West Group Ashley Hall Mr. Durland Chester Training School For Nurses Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital School of Nursing Norman H. Mallinson

City Missionary Union Holds 37th Annual Meeting

The City Missionary Union held its 37th annual meeting on May 10 at City Mission House 66 East Main. Officers elected included President Mrs Edward Mac Niff First Vice President Mrs C W Martin and others. The treasurer reported 204 10 in contributions and 140 46 in disbursements with 63 64 balance.

City Missionary Union City Mission House East Main Street Edward MacNiff C. W. Martin J. O. Morss J. M. Corwin H. W. Bush City Union C. M. Cuddeback Elizabeth Royce Mesdemes Horton Vail George A. Swaim A. Nearing Preston A. B. Wilbur A. E. Coop

Governor Vetoes Agriculture Law

Albany May 13 The Governor vetoed a bill by Assemblyman Witter to add an article in the agriculture law for controlling infectious diseases in domestic animals. He cites an error from altering sections and a provision that pays slaughtered cattle costs to county treasurers where slaughter occurs rather than where owners reside.

Albany Witter

Not to Call Upon the State Troops

Atlantic City May 13 Secretary of War Baker said there is no plan to call out the National Guard of New York or Pennsylvania at present. General Funston favored using these troops for their cavalry and artillery. Border conditions were improving and no further mobilization steps have been announced beyond those from Washington.

Atlantic City Baker National Guard New York Pennsylvania Funston Washington

Clark files papers for renomination

Jefferson City May 13 Champ Clark has filed papers for his renomination to return to Congress.

Clark Jefferson City Champ Clark

Motorists Magazine Scam Taints Auto Show Subscriptions

Middletown readers who bought Motorist's Magazine subscriptions at the March auto show were misled by unauthorised agents. The magazine's office confirms no representatives were present in Middletown, promises replacements, and notes police involvement over a short‑change incident. Inquiries to the magazine and chamber of commerce prompted the letter of apology and assurance to subscribers.

Motorist’s Magazine State Armory Motorist'’s Magazine Armory Middletown Poughkeepsie Newburgh Middletown Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Motorist’s John D. McCoach Bir Reg Var the Motorist’s Magazine, Inc

Auto Victims Recovering After Roscoe Accident

Dennison 8. Phelps and Norman Boyd of Binghamton injured in Thursday night auto crash near Roscoe New York are improving at Beaver Kill House under physician care. Mrs. Dennison Phelps and John Phelps arrived in Ros with a trained nurse late last night.

Dennison Phelps Norman Boyd Binghamton Roscoe Beaverkill House Dennison Phelps John Phelps Ros

Correction on byline for school question in Times-Press

The Times-Press notes a byline correction stating the school question article was written by F. B. Case, not F. B. Chase. The clarification updates attribution for readers and archival records.

Times- Press F. B. Case F. B. Chase

Chemicals at Filter Plant Sparks Board Meeting

A Friday meeting of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment authorized purchases for the filter plant including 2½ barrels of alum and 40 barrels of aluminum sulfate. An eight amphore generator was ordered for the fire alarm system and automatic coagulant feeds were discussed to improve chemical distribution. The Bull & Roberts contract was renewed at $1 220 for another year. Bids were to be sought for coal supply for the city.

Board of Estimate and Commissioners of Charities Common Council For Action Commissioner of Public Works Irving C. Bull Bull & Roberts Maiden Lane New York

Colonel and Roosevelt Letter Praise for Bird and Defense Views

Washington letter shows Congressman Edmund Platt praised by Theodore Roosevelt for his speech on migratory birds and national defense. Roosevelt notes support for bird reservations and defense policy, reflecting early 20th century conservation and security concerns.

Washington Edmund Price Theodore Hoosevelt Platt House of Representatives Oyster Bay J. I Edmund Platt Washington, D. C Mr. Platt Theodore Roosevelt

University Club Hears Able Paper on Monroe Doctrine

The 100th meeting of the University Club gathered in the Times-Press building offices of Dr. Floyd H. Cook. Dr. A. Moore presented a paper on the Monroe Doctrine, sparking an engaging discussion before refreshments.

University Club Floyd H. Cook Times-Press A. &. Moore

Chamber Joins Request To Withhold Highway Aid

Middletown Chamber of Commerce asks Governor Whitman to withhold approval of a bill that would deprive second and third class cities of aid if they construct any state highway connecting link pavement. The action mirrors a move by Mayor A C N Thompson.

A. C. N. Thompson Middletown Chamber of Commerce Whitman

Two Veterans Honor Members at Last Season Meeting

The 24th Separate Company Veterans Association held its final meeting at the Armory on Friday. Major A B Mcintyre and Major Chas B Wood were elected to life membership, the first since the association formed. C H Carey J W Pirkey and J Edgar Mills joined, bringing total members to 126. A Memorial Day parade was approved. A banquet at Wallkill House followed with toastmaster Joseph W Beakes. Senator John D Stivers spoke on Memorial Day sentiment. Mayor Thompson on the spirit of the organization. Major C B Wood recounted the group’s founding difficulties and Civil War experiences. The event concluded with thanks to Teddy Cassent for the banquet.

24Th Separate Company Veterans Association Armory A. B. Mcintyre Chas. B. Wood The Asso C. H. Carey J. W Pirkey J. Edgar Mills Wallkill House Teddy Cassent Joseph W. Beakes John D. Stivers Thompson C. B. Wood 24Th Separate Com Bed. C. Strack M. Schultz Cascent Cigars Cigarettes Burt D. Townsend

Mount Hope Social at Felsing Homestead May 17

Mount Hope May 13 The community social will be May 17 at the Felsing homestead near Finchville with music and a supper planned by Mrs. Case Dittman Mitchell and Baker featuring potato salad meat sandwiches pickles cheese jello coffee cake and ice cream. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. John Ketcham and Julia visited Mrs. Ketcham's mother in Middletown.

Mount Hope Felsing Finchville Julia J. E. Ketcham Middletown P. H. Felsing Albert Manning G. Clark Westtown Ira Corwin W. Ketcham Jules Eschemann Blanche Brooklyn

Ban on amusements lifted at Methodist conference

Saratoga Springs May 13 The Methodist General Conference sub committee voted 10 to 0 to lift the amusements ban and strike the list of activities from the disciplinary paragraph. A second note would urge pastors to warn annually against the amusements. The conference also debated Union questions about the Book Concern and labor conditions, with election of bishops and itineracy reforms dominating discussions.

Saratoga Springs Methodist General Conference Methodist Book Concern Federation of Social Service James R. Day

Albany Faces Move to Add Third Supreme Court Justice

In Albany on May 18, bar members pressed Governor Whitman to sign Senator Arden L Norton’s bill to add a sixth or seventh justice in the Third Judicial District covering Albany and several counties. A near-unanimous bar urged the appointment, citing overwork of Justice Chester and needs for trial work.

Albany Third Judicial District Reneselaer Columbia Schoharie Ulster Sullivan Greene Supreme Court Executive Chamber Whitman Arden L. Norton Sage William F. Wollard Chester Fitts Robert BE. Whalen Visehher Harold J. Hinman Attorney General's Office Joseph Rosch Sullivan County Alden Chester William P. Rudd Westley O. Howard Troy Emory A. Chase Catekill Gilbert D. B. Hasbrouck Kingston A. V Cochrane Hudson Justice Chase Court of Appus Howard Norton

Dedication Planned for St Johns Organ May 23

Organ builders finished work on St Johns organ. Sewing Circle and organ purchase committee met with Estey rep Mr Stift to settle the bill, paid in full by Mrs F Heissenbuttel. Organ to be formally presented at dedication May 23 with Rev Freimuth preaching. Ministers citywide invited.

St. John’s Sewing Circle John Altmann George F. Heissenbuttel A. F. Feusas G. A. Fechner Stiff Estey Organ Company Mr. Stift Mre E F. Heissenbuttel Freimuth of Liberty Roers Behnke Posselt Newburgh Port Jervis

Weather outlook for the coming week across Atlantic states

The Weather Bureau forecasts a generally overcast and cool week with occasional local rains across the Atlantic states.

Washington Weather Bureau Atlantic States

Cuddehacks Quietly Mark Tenth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs 8S M Cuddehack of Port Jervis quietly celebrated the tenth anniversary of their wedding at home on Wednesday of this week.

Dominic Fitzgerald Oversees John Brown House Repairs

Dominic Fitzgerald is busy supervising repairs at the John Brown house while visiting Beausejour Villa. The project focuses on restoring historic features and ensuring structural safety during renovations.

Cornelia Henderson Newburgh Mae Fitzgerald Cornwall Beausejour Villa Dominic” Fitzgerald John Brown

Pension for Mrs Edwards Secured by Special Act

Washington May 13 a House calendar bill would grant Ma Emma Edwards a 12 dollar monthly pension. Ward secured it by a special act after prior marriage and civil war service. Edwards husband Dudley White Sulphur Springs died, restoring her pension. also favorable committee action on Hiram Head pension increase to 30 dollars. Beach, nearly eighty, bedridden with a battle wound.

Washington House Emma Edwards Bloise Keene Cochrane Kingston Congressman Ward Edwards Ward Hiram Head Beach Liberty

Orange Chapter Extends Invitation to District Deputy Visit

Port Jervis May 13 Orange Chapter No 33 Order of the Eastern Star held its regular session at the Masonic Hall with Mrs Florence Mehaffey Worthy Matron presiding Invitations were received from the Middletown Chapter and Goshen Chapter to attend meetings during the District Deputy Grand Matron visit to these chapters The next Orange Chapter meeting will take the form of a meeting.

Port Jervis Orange Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Florence Mehaffey Presi Ldther Middletown Goshen

Times Press Want Columns Promote Ad Space

A note urges readers to use the Times-Press want columns for purchasing goods and services. The column emphasizes easy ads and broad reach for local buyers and sellers.

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