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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1919

Page

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Fire Wrecks Tuthill Drug Store On James Street

Fire swept the second floor apartment at 21 James Street and damaged the Tuthill drug store on the main floor. Eva Healey’s family lived above, and rapid fire suppression saved the building. cause not determined, units battled flames from 4:15 to 5:45 PM with extensive water damage to stock and furnishings.

Eva. Heatley James Street City Fire Department James and Henry Streets Healey M. A. Horton Harry Wealey Heatey Excelsiors Ghbler Higham Stratton Exelon Gray Aloe King Street Waatkin King and Cames Birecie van Det Dean Ehemeria Cannes Henry Pirect Inham Ny Quarter Teale Tathill France Pegies Omeri

Fire at James and Kinz Streets Causes Heavy Loss

A February blaze on James and Kinz streets damaged a house and adjoining business property. Firemen struggled to control the crowd of several hundred as valuables including two pocketbooks and clothing were recovered from the ruins. Estimated losses include about $300 in items owned by Mrs. Mig Henley, around $1,900 for Mr. Tothill, and $1,500 for the building owned by Leo Barnett.

James Dean James and Kinz McConch Henley Harry Russell Mr. Tothill Jng Leo Barnett Abide J. Hayward Tila Tuthits Abbie J. Rayward M. B Harton Archibald Saylor Inu

Hearing Monday In Assault Case Before Recorder Starr

Wrath Nelson faced a second degree assault charge after a tense incident with James McNealey at Memnon Brothers factory premises on April 26. McNealey’s condition remained uncertain as testimony described a physical confrontation and an alleged attempt to strike. Witnesses, including McNealey’s son James and factory employees, outlined the events, with Nelson admitting a blow was struck in self defense. Medical staff and Dr M A Stivers treated McNealey, and attorney Percy B R Buttenheim represented Nelson.

McNealey McNeeley Acannetto Ue

Montgomery Man Injured Hand In Industrial Accident

A Montgomery man sustained a hand injury while working in a canning and sealing department. An assistant was present as the injury occurred during machine operation. The incident involved Willa Ciatter 4 Fong and George S. Avers. Recovery prospects are described as hopeful.

Montgomery Toa Na Nea Sealen Mia Willa Ciatter Morday Willan Meith Goorte S

Funeral of Miss Davidge Is Held

Funeral services for Miss Davidge were conducted at her home with private interment in a local cemetery. Attendees included Mrs Virtres Dinseige, Miss Giffag1 Toure, See Spaises, and Mrs Mer Rasdanas of Rnehamten.

Miss Davidge Wasa Florence Conte Jgee Ware Roeet PiTtekle Mpani Spaides

Senator Addan Crastera At Cranford Purnia Exhibit

At a furniture exhibition Senator Addan Crastera of Cranford Purnia Co mootings discusses towns like James town New York as a major manufacturing hub. James roan is nicknamed the Grand Rapids of the East with 78 farming facilities noted in the city.

Addan Crastera Cranford Purnia Co Jamestown James Roan Grand Rapids

Dies on Visit to Her Daughter in Ilennville

Mrs Lucy Bannan widow of Charley Easman died during a visit to her daughter Mrs Bila Wurtman on Cooler street Ilennville aged seventy seven years She was born at Woalbourne married to Charles Bagman of Lacie Awack and lived there until Mr Kastaan death After winter in Newburgh she came to Ilennville to visit her daughter Mrs Furmian Survived by three sons Elwood and George Kaaman of Newburgh Peter I Was man of Lackawael and one daughter The funeral was held at the daughter’s home with Rev Mr Reiple of Naamnoch Reformed Church officiating Interment in Fantine- cemetery

Wnenville Lucy Bannan Charley Easman Bila Wurtman Ave. Easman James Ualre Woalbourne Charles Bagman Lacieawack Kastaan Newburgh Eilenville Furmian Elwood George Kaaman Peter I Wasman Lackawael Ia Edmin Kev Mr. Reiple Naamnoch Reformed Church Fantine- 1i

Real Estate Transfers From Wickham Avenue Sale

Miss Sadie Woodhine sold 94 Wickham avenue to Clarence TD Ghee who will take possession after June 1. Ghee currently resides at 4 West Main Street. The sale was arranged through the agencies IF5 and LL8 Conkling Emeret Miklea of Udaety sold 4 Renttle avenue to Daniel Blackman for a home. The transaction was handled by the AL Honsencl agency.

Sadie Wood Hine Wickham Avenue Clarence TD. Ghee Ghee Wast Main Street Conkling Emeret Miklea Udaety Renttle Avenue Daniel Blackman Suto AL Honsencl

Common Council Monday Evening Business and Actions

The council met at 6 18 pm with President Herres present. Aldermen approved water main extension of 160 feet for a cement works on Preston Street, received petitions protesting a Rudolph Packhiser nearby dye works, and referred to Health Board. April finances showed 19927 02 balance. police report filed. fire company meetings reviewed. weights and measures tests mostly correct. Ridee Street ordered repaired under Public Works.

Herres Mewu Common Council Hovsta Sosslon M. J. Clear Preston Sleet Alderman Cox Commissioner of Public Works C.a. Schupp Edgar 8. McVey S. A. ‘Trey Waller M. Dennison Walteer M. Dennison Fitzgerald Mary J. Pilzgerald J. Fitzgerald Rudolph Packhiser Muldowwn Dye Works Alderman Holly Slighwin Compani Alderman Cole Ogden Funnell Ridee Street

Brotherhood buys Victory Loan Bond in pledge drive

The Brotherhood of Railway Car Men Local 1222 reports purchase of a Victory Loan bond. The lodge meets on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings each month for regular sessions.

Garmen Brotherhood of Railway Carmen

Jack Dempsey a Likeable Chap in Early Life Portrayal

The piece sketches Jack Dempsey as a personable, well-dressed man with modest education and no elite background. It notes he was football minded before boxing, preferring football to earn a living yet finding money in boxing once he pursued it.

Jack Dempeer Dolah Willard Joly Jack

Road Oil Hose and Coal Purchases Approved by Board

May meeting of the Board of Estimate approved the road roller purchase from Wawayanda for 1200 dollars and awarded contracts for 600 feet of fire hose at 1.25 per foot to Fabrice Fire Hose Co of New York City, 28 000 gallons of road oil at 66 cents per gallon from Standard Oil, coal from Williams and Peters for the filter plant, and continued local purchases for larger fuel. The Commissioner of Charities report was approved and Frank P Cox was reinstated as Deputy Commissioner of Public Works. a check protector was ordered for the City Treasurer office.

Board of Estimate Wawayanda Fabrice Fire Hose Company New York City Times- Press Standard Oil Company Commissioner of Charities Frank P. Cox John A. Korsehen

Middletown grants Sunday baseball after 2 pm

The eight member Common Council approved Sunday baseball after 2 oclock, with admission optional, amid visits by labor leaders urging cooperation to curb rough play. The decision followed a labor delegation petition supporting baseball and moving pictures, while moving pictures received no final action.

Common Council Alderman Funnel Alderman Amey Central Labor Body W. J. Bedford Max Grasheim Bedford Moving Pictures Herres Mr. Grasheim

Reception and Banquet for the Soldiers May 29

Middletown prepares a reception and banquet for returning soldiers and sailors on May 29. Banquet served at 6 o clock followed by a public reception at the Armory with Mayor Cox delivering the welcome address. Attendees included Mayor Cox and committee members Leo Barrett George K. Marks Peter H. Mitchell and Willip Secholzer.

Middletown General Committee Lek Mayor Cox Hell Armory Leo Barett George K. Marks Peter H. Mitchell Willip Secholzer

Artist E L Henry Funeral at Ellenville Church

Ellenville May 13 The funeral of Artist E L Henry was held at Ellensville Reformed Church Monday at 10 o clock conducted by Rev W S Maines who paid tribute to the memory of the late artist Floral offerings were unusually beautiful Relatives and friends were in attendance from Johnstown and nearby areas After services the funeral party traveled to the Nowntown cemetery for interment

Ellenville E. L. Henry Ellensille Reformed Church W.S. Maines Johustown Dwhnstown

Local Doctors Attend Alumni Dinner in New York

The Alumni Association of Believal Hospital in New York announces an alumni dinner with doctors including Dr. Theo MMs Dr. Albert WL Preston Dr. D. B. Hardenberrh and Dr. Samcel Ww Mille. The report also notes the sale of the Orvin Rice boarding house in Rock Hill to Mr. Butler of New York and the Rice family relocating to Coltaze near Fowlsood Lakes.

Theo Believal Hospital Alumni Association New York Cits Fae Samcel Mille Millinson Iden Genesta Mills Orvin Rice Samme Rock Hill Mr. Butler New York City Rice Coltaze Fowlsood Laks

Awful Things Are Being Done In the Near East

A Near East relief appeal notes the Armenian and Syrian relief committee reports massive refugee pressures in the Caucasus. Dr J H T Main describes Erivan swelling from 30,000 to about 100,000 within the region and mentions famine driven acts, including child mortality and cannibalism, as part of a mounting tragedy.

Near East American Committee For Belief In A. Dodge J. H. T. Main Main Caucasus Erivan Armenian Républic

Officers Elected By C E of First Congregational

In a Monday evening meeting at the First Congregational Church the Christ in Endeavor Society elected officers for the regular monthly business session and semiannual term. New posts include Everett Berrian as President and M Genevieve Ochen as Vice President with William A Winans as Recording Secretary and William E Winans as Corresponding Secretary. John W Post becomes Treasurer and Lucy Neuburger chairs Lookout with Harriett Tidd for weekly prayers and Hazel Peck for Social meetings. Pearl Corwin is Missionary and Florence Boyd leads Efficiency. Lillian Post is Junior with Gladge Swinton and Madge Robertson handling Music. Clinton A Keeler heads Finance.

First Congregational Church Christ In Endeavor Society Everett Berrian Genevieve Ochen William A. Winans Ming B. Reed William £. Winans John W. Post Lucy Neuburger Harriett Tidd Hazel Peck Pearl Corwin Florence Boyd Lillian Post Flower Gladge Swinton Madge Robertson Clinton A. Keeler

Former Senator F M Carpenter Dies at 85 in Mount Kisco

Francis M Carpenter eighty five of Mount Kisco died Monday due to age related causes. A lifelong public servant he served fifty years in politics including four year Senate term and two terms as Westchester County treasurer plus thirty years as Mount Kisco supervisor. He was on the State Board of Regents before his death and led Westchester and Bronx Title Company. A friend of Horace Greeley and Lincoln era Republican leader he was born on a Mount Kisco area farm and spent most of his life there. Funeral was held Thursday at 3 pm. He was a close ally of John R Taylor and shared a Senate bench with him.

Francis M. Carpenter Mount Kisco Carpenter Senate Westchester County State Board of Regents Westchester and Lincoln New York City John ©. R. Taylor State Senate

Rector Smithers Confirms Large Class at St Pauls Church

Bishop Charlies S. Burch of New York confirms a class of 58 at St Pauls Poughkeepsie. Fifty seven percent were women and girls, with 11 men and boys. The crowded church and extra chairs marked a historic turnout. Rector F S Smithers Jr led the service. Marion Smith, niece of Roters Smith, was among the confirmands, the third generation confirmed here.

Charlies S. Burch Suiragen New York Poughkeepsie St Paul's Church Burch New York City Parsons F. S. Smithers, Jr Grace Church City St. Paul's Marion Smith C. Roters Smith

Two New Trains on O W Under New Timetable

The Ontario and Western lines issue a revised timetable with two additional trains effective Sunday March 2 on the Qataria and Western system. The summer schedule begins June 29 with increased express service and a new northbound No 79 at 8:50 am. Train No II is shortened to Middletown at 7:03 pm southbound, and No 7 northbound departs this city at 6:41 pm.

Qataria & Western Vidafoe Middletown France 2 Scardile

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tuthill James and King Streets Nelson Ylondon Marlon Morgan Jack Dempsey Jacek, Demrsey Dermen Organized Labor Alderman Col Elroy Giveany Mr. Bedford Stanton Nantes C. B. Society of the First Presbyterian Church WLGT Staton Offord Ab Fernman Funnel Alderman Ames Tennell Wiotte Uinw C. E First Congregational F.M. Carpenter Smithers
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