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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1916

Page

7

Conservation Law Changes Enacted by Governor Whitman

Albany May 15 The conservation law is amended after Governor Whitman signs a bill by Senator Walton and Assemblyman Machold. Hunters must wear a numbered license button. noncompliance risks license forfeiture, with possible reissue. Dogs may be allowed in preserves with permits and tags. Importation of lawfully killed game is broadened. deer season extended to Lewis and Jefferson counties west of Utica and Black River line. deer possession allowed until February 1. Game birds may be kept five days after opening. Protector salary increases tied to first grade, with possible abatement for failure to qualify. Two additional measures authorize a Sheburne game refuge and reciprocal fishing rights without licenses in certain fresh waters.

Albany Whitman Walton Assemblyman Machold Conservation Commission Adirondack Catskill Lewis and Jefferson Countie Éa Utica and Black River Senator Jones Sheburne

Arraignment of Casement and Co defendant Monday

London May 15 Sir Roger Casement and private soldier Daniel Mailey were arraigned on a joint high treason charge at a preliminary hearing. The hearing is only preliminary to the main trial. Casement reportedly made a long statement to shorten the hearing.

London Roger Casement Daniel Julian Mailey Casement Sinn Fenners High Court of Justice Frederick E. Smith Soo Limburg Ireland Germany Berlin Frederick Roger

Noted trio heads to Adirondacks for fishing

William Seeholzer and George Dorrance of this city along with W Nelson Knapp of East Orange New Jersey left town Saturday for the Adirondacks seeking recreation in fishing if the fish bite. If not they will amuse themselves in some other way.

William Seeholzer George Dorrance W. Nelson Knapp East Orange N. J Adirondacks

An Old English Law Regarding Railways Carried Passengers

An old English law once barred railways from carrying persons described as mole leo, reflecting historic restrictions on passenger categories and travel. The rule illustrates how era specific terms shaped railway operations and passenger policy.

England

Women to Hold Meeting Tuesday in New York State Conference

Arrangements are under way for the eighty third meeting of the New York State Congregational Conference to be held May 16 to 18 at the First Congregational Church Binghamton. The State women's meetings in the West Presbyterian Church feature remarks by Mrs Charles H Daniels and Rev Charles J Ryder with workshops on missions.

Binghamton New York State Congregational Conference, Inc First Congregational Church West Presbyterian Church New York State Women’s Board of Missions Newell Dwight Hillis Susquehanna Association Clara A. Holmes Foster Jaques Charles H. Daniels Boston Woman's Board William Boulding Brooklyn Old Spain New America Charles J. Ryder D. D New York City American Missionary Association F. M. Harby

Grangers To Hold Greenville Dance

Greenville May 16 Shawaneunk Grange No 1018 will hold an Apple Blossom Dance in Grange Hall Greenville on Wednesday evening May 17 Refreshments will be served Mrs Brodhead who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis at Pmaaiae Hospital in Jervis has returned home Joel Shultz has purchased from George Ryan the residence formerly owned by the late Robert Burns and plans it as his summer home

Greenville Shawaneunk Grange Grange Hall Brodhead Pmaaiae Hospital Jervis Joel Shultz George Ryan Robert Burns

Preparedness talk by Lt Richardson appeals to Middletown crowd

Lieutenant Richardson, West 1, will repeat his preparedness lecture at the armory Wednesday night. The free talk aims to educate Middletown citizens about broad national readiness, not just boosting local National Guard membership, with a pre-lecture concert by the 24th Band.

Richardson West 1 National Guard

First Seizure by Deisseroth in Orange County

Newburgh May 16 under Deputy Internal Revenue Collector John Deisseroth the first seizures since he took office were made in Orange County. A Walden saloon a Maybrook saloon and an Montgomery establishment were visited by Revenue Agent Bixby for un stamped goods and unlawful rectification. The goods valued under $100 were wines and whiskies with staffers present as packages were sealed and left on site. Cases sent to Albany. penalties include up to $500 fine and a year in jail though settlements are expected. Names kept confidential to deter future visits.

Newburgh Internal Revenue John Deisseroth Orange County Walden Maybrook Montgomery Deisseroth Bixby Albany

Central telephone tells new pronunciation for clear calls

The Newburgh Journal reports the New York Telephone Company directing subscribers to adopt a standardized language for calling. It lists example pronunciations for digits letters and sounds to reduce misdialing across thousands of daily calls.

Newburgh Journal New York Telephone Company

Cortright Honored Police Chief Dies at 77

Moses W. Cortright, long regarded as the honest cop and a strict disciplinarian, died of acute indigestion at his home 629 West 149th Street after 42 years of New York Police Department service. Born 1859 in Wantage New Jersey, he rose from tier to Chief Inspector in 1903 and earned a lasting reputation for integrity. Private funeral set for Tuesday at 2 PM.

Moses W. Cortright New York Sun Woods Weat 149Th Street Lexow Prussia Dortricct Tammany Department Bingham Wantage Sussex County N. J Cortright Fifty-sixth New York Volunteers Mounted Infantry Old Metropolitan Police Department Gerade of Rowardsman Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Harriet Gumner George Levi Webster

Accounting Help to Business Men in Philadelphia

The Associated Advertising Clubs of the World plan cost accounting systems for major retail lines. A special committee report notes 15 000 business failures yearly due to lack of proper accounting. Edward N Hurley of the Federal Trade Commission will discuss Commission plans to provide accounting systems.

Philadelphia Associated Advertising Clubs Federal Trade Commission Harvard University Advertising Club Inet A Ing Edward N. Hurley Commission

Mrs Hammond Taken By Death in Robinson Robinson

Mrs Stoddard Hammond, long a prominent figure in New York State women s clubs, died Friday at her sister s home in Robinson Til She taught at Carroll Street School and later served on the High School faculty She led the State Federation as president and was renowned for her eloquence and grace Her survivors include sisters Mrs Albert Holcomb and Mrs Eugene F King and a brother Eugene F King The funeral and burial were in Robinson.

Binghamton Stoddard Hammond A. P Woodworth Robinson, Til Court Streets

Autos Crash on North Street In City Collision

Roscoe A. Crans of this city and H J Brennan of Newburgh collide head on just south of North street and Wisner avenue at 8 45 Sunday evening. Eight occupants escape serious injury. both cars moved to North End Garage for repairs.

Roscoe A. Crans H. J. Brennan Newburgh North Street Wisner Avenue Brennan North End Mr. Crans Crans Cranes

Doctor Burke First To Reach Victims In Speedway Crash

New York May 15 Dr W G Burke of Livingston Manor visiting near Sheepshead Bay was first to reach the crash victims in the Metropolitan Trophy race. Carl Limberg died instantly from a likely broken neck while Roxey Baliotti had a base skull fracture and multiple injuries but survived briefly, dying en route to Coney Island Hospital.

New York Carl Limberg Roxey Baliotti Sheepshead Bay Speedway W. G. Burke Livingston Manor Limberg Ballotti Coney Island Hospital

Methodist bishops sought for six bishops and four missionaries

Saratoga Springs May 15 The committee on Episcopacy will recommend to the Methodist General Conference the election of six bishops and four missionary bishops after a long debate. Leading candidates include Dr. Thomas Nicholson Dr. Adna W Leonard Dr. Joshua Stansfield Dr. Herbert Welch and others with Dr Robert E Jones as the leading negro candidate. The leisure of amusements remains central as supporters argue for lifting the ban on worldly amusements while opponents fear liberalization. The State of the Church committee will review the sub committee report amid expected lively debate.

Saratoga Springs Committee On Wash Joshua Stansfield Indianapolis Ind Herbert Welch Ware Ohio Wesleyan University Esra Tipple Madison N. J Presiden Drew Theological Seminary William F. Oldham New York Board of Foreign Missions Frank D. Keeney Syracuse Charlies B. Mitchell Chicago Franklin Hamilton American University Washington, D. C Mathews S. Hughes Pasadena Cal Edwin H. Hughes Charlies E. Locke Los Angeles Frank W. Lace Cleveland Horace L. Jacoba Williamsport Robert E. Jones New Orleans Southwestern Christian Advocate

Miss Abbie Crist and Miss Henrietta Clark Visit Circleville

Miss Abbie Crist of Goshen and Miss Henrietta Clark of New Hampshire are spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Lee at Circleville. Theron A. Crawford of Middletown spent the weekend as a guest of the Lees.

Abbie Crist Goshen Henrietta Clark New Hampton Winfield Lee Circleville Theron A. Crawford Middletown

Flubdub Home Neglect Sparks Reform Talk

In the Louisville Courier Journal a correspondent notes neglect of Flubdub’s residence while remarking on his wife’s interest in prison reform and moral improvements including literature and theater.

Louisville Courier-Journal

The Going Guest Quotation Reconstructed

The quotation emphasizes welcoming the coming guest and speeding the leaving guest with the correct form. The phrase Parting guest is deemed incorrect.

Wheel Chair Appeal Seeks Help For Local Cripple

City resident appeals to Times-Press readers for a loan or donation of a wheel chair to aid a crippled man who wishes to hear the Gospel but cannot walk. Readers with a chair to spare are asked to respond to the Times-Press.

Times Times-Preas

Foxhounds Rivaled Horses in Speed Claim

An old report asserts foxhounds are extraordinarily swift noting a dog of the breed allegedly outpaced a thoroughbred horse over four miles in six and a half minutes equating to nearly eighteen yards per second.

Murray to wed Miss Warren at St Thomas Church

New York May 15 Miss Susanne E Warren elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Elliot Warren will marry Herman B Murray son of Mr and Mrs Russell Murray of Goshen and New York city on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o clock at St Thomas Church The Rev Dr Ernest M Stires and the Rev Charles Lewis Slattery will officiate The bride will be attended by her sister Miss Margaret Warren maid of honor and a group of attendants including Mrs Leonard J Wyeth and Miss Amy Bradish Johnson The best man will be Ambrose B Murray and ushers include Francis Wisner Murray Jr Frey Taylor T Dwight Frae erick H Wooley Paul Haley B Everett Lewis Reginald Adams of London A reception follows at 612 Fifth Avenue.

New York Susanne E. Warren Charles Elliot Warren Herman Murray Russell Murray Goshen New York City St. Thomas’ Church Ernest M. Stires Charles Lewis Slattery Grace Church Margaret Warren Leonard J. Wyeth Amy Bradish Johnson Billse Huntington Francke Elinor Cutler Ambrose Francis Wisner Murray, Jr Frey Taylor T. Dwight Raeerick H. Wooley Paul Haley B. Everett Lewis Tallaha

Inspection of Water Supply and Reservoir Levels

An inspection by the Public Works Commission reviewed the water supply and filter shed conditions. Inspectors noted reservoir water depth around 42 feet and provided figures for Monhagen Highland and Shawangunk lakes totaling hundreds of millions of gallons.

Local News Roundup From Montgomery Area May Day

John J. Chambers sold a fine pair of grey horses to Charles D. Walt on Thursday. Miss Nanchie Odell has returned to New York after a stay at the Empire House. The local freight business handles about 10 000 pounds daily. Francis Cousins is erecting a new barn on his farm nearby.

Montgomery John J. Chambers Charles D. Walt Empire House Nanchie Odell New York Francis, Cousins

Times-Press Want Columns Advertising Tip

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Congregationalists St. John’s Middletown Lodge Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Heart of Orange Household of Ruth St. John's A. M. E Charles Mann John Johnson Brotherhood Peter P. Warner George Hallock Lodge Bessie Westfall Ruth Warner G. U. Order of Odd Fellows State Armory Lieut. Richardson Ate Jay Ahr Addrem DR. Burke M. FE Foxhounds H. S. Murray Miss Warren Metropolis Panamas Bankeks Fine Milans Leghorns Mackinaws Townsend Chas. Wolff, Inc North N. Y
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