Federated Clubs Hold Annual Meeting and May Program
The Historical Club met at Mrs. Stones home on Monday May 8 to plan next year’s work focused on France. Programs included Churches and Cathedrals Education and the Arts Current Events. Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Winslow served refreshments. The Monday Art Club met at Mrs. Schoonmaker’s with reports on the Ninth District meeting and the Biennial in New York. The day’s paper The Gates of Rome was read by Genevieve Oeden with Mrs. Schoonmaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historical Club
D. D. W. Schoonmaker
Newburgh
H. 4. Woodward
New York
J. W. Crans
Schoonmaker
Rome
Misa Genevieve Oeden
Clu
Philanthropic Club Hearings May Meeting At Thrall
The Philanthropic Club held its monthly meeting at Thrall on a Monday in May. President Mia presided as Alton J. Vel led the Visiting Committee report for the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philanthropic Club
Thrall
Mia. Alton J. Vel
Reenwar Meeting of Thimble Charity Club Held at Mrs Davis Home
The Thimble Charity Club met at 161 West Main Street on Wednesday May 10. After the business session the Ninto Judicial District report from Newburgh April 29 was read by Mrs Lawes Robinson. The Seventh Regiment Armor New York Biennial from May 28 to June 2 was discussed. Dinner napkins and pillow cases were hemmed for Thrall Hospital and refreshments were provided by hostess Mrs Priestly a Canadian guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thimble Charity Club
William Gray Davis
Weat Main Street
Ninto Judicial District
Newburgh
Lawes Robertson
Seventh Regiment Armor
New York
Lutes Smashes 880 Yard Record at Track Meet
At Hayes Meld field the High School interclass meet saw Lutes win the 880 yard run in a record time 2 minutes 16 14 seconds breaking the former 2 18 record set by Edgar Mills and Russell Emde in 1900-19 at Wright Lot. Senior team won overall by 47 points as the meet featured many near records and notes on participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutes
Hayes Meld
Edgar Mills
Russell Emde
Wright Lot
Haven Field
Orange County
Doc” Gibbon
Selwyn
Deming
Boyd
Giles
Manzo
Edward Burhans
Fetherof
Roll
Purdy
McCoach
Edgar Milla
Casey
Roberty
Times-Press Want Columns Offer Broad Ad Service
Classified notice suggests readers use the Times-Press want columns for any needs. Ad language promotes quick responses and broad reach through the newspaper’s advertising pages.
First Trout of Season Landed by Mr Mapes
The Times-Press reports the season’s first fish, a rainbow trout, caught by W. Mapes of Mapiedale. A 17 inch two pound specimen aged under two years, not entered in the Times-Press contest. The paper describes a free, open contest for various fish with prizes for the largest catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapes
Times-Press
W. Mapes
Mapiedale
Times-Prens
Chick Higham Visits Goshen On Motor Trip
Middletown fire chief known as a top joiner travels to Goshen Wednesday. He praises his status with the Baseball Returns Association and hands a dues dollar to Fred B. Hock while endorsing his Orange County leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Chick” Higham
Middletown
N H Harris Dies Former Jeffersonville House Proprietor
Nathaniel H. Harris, longtime proprietor of the Jeffersonville House in Jeffersonville Sullivan county, died at his Los Angeles home Monday night at 6 20 after a period of poor health. He was about 65 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel H. Harris
Jeffersonville House
Jeffersonville
Sullivan County
Los Angeles
Cal
Sussex Leaders Endorse Walter Edge for Governor
Republican leaders from ten North Jersey counties met in Paterson endorsing State Senator Walter BR Edge of Atlantic County for governor. Delegates from Passaic Bergen Hudson Monmouth Morris Union Hunterdon Middlesex Sussex and Warren counties were unanimous. The group, totaling 111 delegates, previously backed Senator Austen Colgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Jersey
Manhattan
Paterson
N. J
Walter BR. Edge
Atlantic County
Passaic
Bergen
Hudson
Monmouth
Morris
Union
Hunterdon
Middlesex
Sussex
Warren Countiies
Raesex
Austen Colgate
Edge
First Church Play Delights Large Audience
A large crowd enjoyed an afternoon at the First Congregational Church featuring a school play Leave It to Polly by Mrs Carrie Rhodes Sunday School class. Set in Tracy School for Girls near Boston the two act production lasted about ninety minutes with songs recitations and a Halloween themed second act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Polly
Carrie Rhodes
Francis H. McWilliams
Tracy School For
Boston
Florence M. Reed
Frances Greene
Evelyn Benton
Bedelia
Mies Priscilla Kitten
Irene Henry
Mise Fedelin Kitten
Dorothy VanFleet
Milas Octavia Harding
Havel Keener
Annie
Marion Faterbrook
Ruth Mapes
Hildao Maron
Francesa Greene
Taliian Martin
Gladva Swinton
Ina Sinclair
Florence Reed
Vivian Winthrop
Gertrude Lawrence
Mary Ann Meredith
Baroness von Wentrum Visits Nephew at South Street
Baronesa Alida Schade von Wentrum from The Hague visits her nephew Nic H. Defraaf superintendent at Borden's Condensed Milk plant. She is accompanied by her son Gerard Schade von Wentrum of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baronesa Alida Schade von Westrum
Hague
Netherlands
Europe
Nic H. Defraaf
Borden's
Condensed Milk Company
South Street
Zane Grey
the Haroness
Gerard Schade von Weentrum
Philadelphia
Weatrumite Asphalt Paving Company
Haron Anthony von Weretrum
Crown Prince of
Holland
Baroness von Wentrum
Oqwrerd Schade von Wentrum
Mine Clarenden
Orange County
O. and W. Conductors Receive New Appointments
Conductor C. B Robinson moves from the Mountain Express between Sidney and Weehawken to the Delhi branch train after Conductor Scott Cook’s retirement. Scott Cook retires on pension after 43 years with the company. Geo L Geer, senior conductor, moves from trains 6 6 to trains 1 2 after C H Murray’s death. William Wells from the Utica flyer likely takes trains 5 and 4 as Goers shifts to trains 1 and 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 8 Robinson
Sidney
Weehawken
Delhi
Scott Cook
Cook
Geo. L. Geer
C. H. Murray
William Wells
Warwick Men on Trip to the City for Memorial Day Parade
Warwick residents led by Editor George F Letchum and officials visited the city to arrange delegations for the Memorial Day parade in their village. About 36 members of the Uniform Bank of the Jr. C. U. A. M. are expected to attend with Hon. Caleb H. Baumes of Newburgh delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fletchum
C. F. Stokes
New York City
Herbert Hazzard
Jesse Terwilliger
Alvah Smith
Warwick
Mr. Finger
Naples
Haseard
the Jr. C. U. A. M
Caleb H. Baumes
Newburgh
Smith Gets Contract for Embler's Crossing Bridge
Walden May 13 C H Smith of Middletown has contracted to repair the overheat bridge at Embler's crossing for 300 dollars. Work will start within a few days.
Trolley Road Hope Revived for Callicoon to Middletown Line
A campaign to build an electric railroad from Callicoon to Middletown via Sullivan County towns aims to raise 1,000 for preliminary surveys and work. Virtually 600 has been collected. Sanford Ostrom was named permanent chairman with A. D. Pine secretary and M. LaTourette treasurer. Blake A. Mapledoram refused to resign and notes the line could cost about one million dollars with the W. R. Coon Company in Detroit ready to finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callicoon
Middletown
Sullivan County
Monticello
White Lake
Mongaup Valley
Sanford T. Ostrom
A. D. Pine
M. LaTourette
Blake A. Mapledoram
Raise fund for bereaved mother in drowning case
The case of 14 year old Tony Turpe, a Brooklyn boy at New Hampton Industrial Farms, ends with his mother Helen Turpe left to pay rent after selling his life policy. Inmates and staff raise over 200 dollars for her, as some expect the city to be held responsible for the death and settle without court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Turpe
Brooklyn
New Hampton
Veterans to Join Patriotic Corps Initiation Monday May 15
Washington Camp No 1 P S of A will initiate about 10 members of Captain Jackson and General Lyon Posts G A R Monday evening May 15 at Junior Order Hall. An amendment to the law allows G A R members born in America to join free of fees or dues. Camp No 1 will hold a public initiation and invite friends of the camp and G A R to attend. Camp No 34 Goshen and Camp 41 P of A will attend. All interested should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jackson
General Lyon
G. A. BR
National Grand Lodge
Friends of the Camp
Goshen
Doty Elected Trustee In Circleville May Meeting
In Circleville on May 12 Hon W T Doty was elected trustee at a school meeting. Miss Crist of Goshen visits Mr and Mrs D W Lee. The Missionary Society met at Mrs J B E Little’s home with Mrs W L Cox leading. Mrs R W Rowland and Mrs Frank Travis reported on Nyack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circleville
W T. Doty
Doty
Miss Crist
Goshen
D. W. Lee
the Missionary Society
J. BE. Little
Mra. W. L. Cox
Mra
Kingston slander suit ends with verdict of no cause
May 12. Wolf R. Fish of Ellenville failed to recover 10000 in a slander action against Frank Dow as the jury returned a verdict of no cause of action. Plaintiff was represented by Mayor Palmer Canfield Jr and City Judge William D. Brinnier Jr. Defendant's counsel were Cleon Murray and N Frank O'Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Wolf R. Fish
Ellenville
Frank Dow
Palmer Canfield, Jr
William D. Brinnier, Jr
Cleon Murray
N. Frank O'Reilly
O. & W. Officers Visit Oswego
President J. B. Kerr of the Ontario & Western railway led a party of officials via special train to Oswego May 13 and stayed overnight. The visit coincided with state officials inspecting the Barge Canal work and signals growing railroad plans to expand near the east side terminal benefiting harbor and canal commerce. Kerr has supported Oswego’s harbor deepening and presented a letter from NYNH&H chairman Howard Eliot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswego
J. B. Kerr
Ontario & Western Railway
R. D. Rickard
New York
J. H. Nuelle
Middletown
W. C. Hartigan
Norwich
Welland
Kerr
Washington
Board of Engineers For Rivers and Harbors
Howard Eiliot
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Fish Buys West Main Street Building in City Deal
Geo F. Fish a New York celery merchant owner of large holdings near the city has purchased the Schwartz building at 21 West Main Street from Sam Gray shoe dealer. The first floor will house Levinson produce market and Sperl shoe store while the second floor is remodeled for offices and the third floor turned into living apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Fish
New York
Highland Avenue
Schwartz
West Matin Street
Sam Gray
James Street
Mr. Fish
West Main Street
Rural Credits Bill Amended to Allow Treasury Deposits
In Washington May 123 the Rural Credits Bill passed the House with an amendment by Representative Lever. It lets the Treasury deposit up to 500000 in each of twelve proposed land banks under certain conditions to pay interest on bonds. The Banking Committee chair Glass opposed citing risk of running Treasury funds on time loans. The vote was 80 to 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Lever
Glass
Panking Committee
War Medals Soon to Be Received in City
Veterans of the Spanish War Philippine and China Campaigns receive notice from state adjutant general Louis W. Stotesbury that commemorative badges for services from 1898 to 1902 will be sent to entitled individuals. Those who applied will receive badges after army records are verified. those who have not applied should do so at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Louis W. Stotesbury
Sewing Circle Meets After March Break
The Ride-A-Wee Sewing Circle met this week with Mrs. Frank X. Meast at 170 Cottage Street after a meeting hiatus since March. A good attendance enjoyed social time and refreshments. adjournment was set to meet with Mrs. John A. Creveling at 148 North Street on May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ride-A-Wee Sewing Circle
Frank X. Meast
Cottage Street
John A. Creveling
North Street
M W Cortwright Suddenly Taken
New York May 13 former NYPD deputy chief and later inspector Moses W Cortwright died suddenly today. Born December 29 1839 in Wan Tang Township Sussex NJ he served in the 56th NY Infantry and reached first lieutenant before a police career rising to chief inspector. Survived by wife and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moses W. Cortwright
Mr. Cortwright
Wantage Twnship
Sussex County
N. J
Sussex
Sparrowbush
Maurice Schultz
O. B. Wheeler
Oakland Valley
Sullivan County
56Th Infantry
New York State Volunteers
10Th Legion
Virginian
New York City
Honest Moce
Washington Heights
Beacon Boy May Win Appointment
Ten Dyck of Beacon appears set to win a cadetship at the Naval Academy if he passes the physical exam. Named fourth alternate by Congressman Platt, he was not expected to secure the post but succeeded where others failed in entrance tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ten Dyck
Beacon
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Congressman Platt
Ten Pyck
PAYS BACK MONEY DESPITE PROPOSAL
Newburgh foreman Joseph Bendetto of Hastings Movement Compu faced petit larceny charges after taking $15 loan from Miss Julia Reynolds. He admitted the money and claimed years of companionship. she urged marriage. Recorder Cantline ordered repayment and discharged him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Joseph Bendette
Hastings
Compu
Cantline
Julia A. Reynolds
Local firm lands highway resurfacing contract
Monticello May 13 The Armstrong & Trow Bridge firm of Middletown NY won several Sullivan county highway resurfacing contracts for L C O and L H O treatments. The bid totaled 6907.40 dollars covering Laberty to Jeffersonville Liberty to Jeffersonville Callicoon Falls Mills Delaware Monticello Mongaup Valley Thompson and Liberty routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Sullivan County
Armstrong & Trowbridge
Middletown
N. Y
Laberty
Jeffersonville
Town of Liberty
Liberty
Town of Callicoon
Falls Mills
Callcoon
Delaware
Stone Bridge
Monticello-Mongaup Valley
Thompson
Monticello-Liberty
Woman's Exchange Report Receipts Highlight Goods Sold
The Woman's Exchange report from Thrall Library meeting lists consignor payouts totaling $423.52 for the month. Items include 201 loaves of cake, 429 loaves of bread, 271 dozens cookies, 122 dozen rolls, and various pantry goods such as pickles, chowder, and fruit jelly in multiple measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Exchange
Thrall Library
Brotherhood Business Session at Webb Horton Church
The Baraca Brotherhood of Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church held a regular business meeting Friday evening with President Charles F. McVoy presiding. After the session the group adjourned to the church gymnasium for a social hour with refreshments provided by the entertainment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraca Brotherhood
The
Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church
Charles F. McVoy
Installation of 1916 Cyprus Commandery Officers
Last night Cyprus Commandery No. 67 Knights Templar held the installation of its 1916 officers. Past Commander Charles Chester Bogart and Grand Marshal Howard B. Keeler led the ceremonies as officers including Commander John H. Galloway and treasurer T. A. Weller were announced with a full slate and financial and trustee assignments listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyprus Commandery
Knights Templar
Charles Chester Bogart
Howard B. Keeler
John H. Galloway
W. L. Dickerson
A. E. Hopkins
Charles H. Smith
Charles W. Rodgers
T. A. Weller
J. B. A. Taylor
John F. Dusenberry
A. E. Ruggles
Harry F. Billings
George C. Stull
Emil FE
FP. Raasch
W. F. Benedict, Jr
George R. Wengenroth
Samuel G. Beyea
Sentinel
David C. Roe
Charles M. Quackenbush
Maurice C. Ashley
Richardson to Lecture on Preparedness at State Armory
First Lieutenant Robert C Richardson of the 23d Infantry U S A will deliver a free lecture on preparedness at the State Armory Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. The event, arranged by local militia, opens with a concert by the 24th Band. Richardson, stationed at West Point, has previously spoken to Grace Church Men's Club and was praised for his military insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Richardson
State Armory
Richardson
Grace Church
West Point
Will Elect M. E. Bishops Saturday
Saratoga Springs May 12 The most important event in the Methodist General Conference the election of bishops is set for next Saturday Dr William A Burris of Maryville Missouri offered a resolution that the Committee on Episcopacy report Saturday morning and that immediately thereafter the election of bishops be taken up It is believed however that the first ballot will not be taken until Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
William A. Burris
Maryville
Committee On
More Arrests in Archer Mystery
Hartford May 12 state police return to the Archer Home for Prderly People in Windsor where proprietor Mrs Amy E Archer-Gilligan is under arrest for murder. A second arrest in the case might come soon as new features in the investigation surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Windsor
Amy E. Archer-Gilligan
Judge Refuses Bequest From Will of Milk Dealer
In New York on May 13 Supreme Court Justice Crane of Brooklyn refused to accept a $1,000 bequest from the late Alexander Campbell a milk dealer. He ruled it improper for a judge to receive such a gift as a member of the judiciary. The will named Frederick E Crane as recipient for services to executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Crane
Brooklyn
Alexander Campbell
Judiciary
Frederick E. Crane
Congressman to Speak at Kingston Memorial Day
Congressman Charles B. Ward will attend Memorial Day exercises in Kingston and deliver a short address. He expressed pleasure in joining the Kingston community for the observance in a letter to Philip Elting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Washington
Charles B. Ward
Philip Elting
Preaching at Precksterton Church Sunday with Princeton student
In South Centreville on May 1 there will be morning and evening services at the Precksterton Church. A Princeton student will preach at 11 o'clock in the morning and 7 20 in the evening to observe Mothers Day. Other local notes include attendance at a county Sunday school gathering, painting work for J I Bradley, and visits among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Centreville
Precksterton
Princeton
W. L. Brown
Orange County
Campbell Hall
C. Bennett
G. Carr
J. I. Bradley
Middletown
David Warren
L. Hardy
C. C. Pullerton
Ella Brundage
Johnson
Willard Fulton Fight Talks In Chicago May Night
Chicago reports a conference between managers of Jess Willard and Fred Fulton to discuss a possible July 4 heavyweight bout at Hudson Wisconsin. Willard has been offered 27000 dollars for a 10 round contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Chicago
Jess Willard
Fred Fulton
Hudson
Wis
Fulton
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Federated
Charles Higham
Clarence H. Sweetzy
Thi
Benton Avenue
George Marsden
James F.tuthill
Clarence H. Sweezy
John H
Nuelle
Mackey
Firet
Harry Bogardus
Judson
Fish
Leftrey Rowley
John Corwin
Henry
Wilson
Hoffman
Rackett
Sundstrom
Trackett
Sundatrom
Hecord
B. Gibbs
M. Gibbs
Noyes Field
High Asachool
Matamoras
Matamortise High School
Times-Preas
Times-Prees
Middletown Times Press
N. H. Harris
Queen of
Patriotic Corps
Washington Camp
MR. Doty
Buys
Schwartz Property
M. W. Cortwright
Beacon Boy
Woman’s Exchange
Brotherhood
M. E
Archer
South
Centreville
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