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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR from an old issue dated February 4 1904 shows publishing details including association with the Associated Press and The Orange County Times Press. It lists publication notes obituaries notices and advertising terms with prices and submission rules and mentions commercial printing services.
A sprawling page mixes editorials on Sunday theatre going and health, wartime treaty terms, tax reform plans, and political strategy. It urges outdoor activity, criticizes Sunday movies, condemns violence, and outlines Senate budget and Langue League policy debates with named figures and places.
The State Hospital chapel hosted a Victory Loan observance and Mothers Day tribute featuring Rev. Wm. I. Ketile and a program of vocal and instrumental numbers by Mildred Guesford, Frances Tremper, Madoline Hobartson, John Post, and others. A $11,600 Victory Loan total was reported alongside hospital updates, staff news, and notes on chauffeur examinations and job prospects for veterans. census stood at 2,211 with broader state driver demand noted by officials.
A 1823 deed records the transfer of one half pew number 13.4 in Bloomingburg church from trustees George DuBois Jonathan Mills Solomon Hrink Cornelius Brink J A Teed Charles Tears and Levi Holts huider to Abdiel Townsley of Blowningburg later Wurtsboro. Townsley paid 4050 dollars and must meet annual rent conditions or the grant may become void. the transfer is noted among Charles G. Benneu’s possessions in Wurtsboro.
New York insurers report a sharp rise in new business over four months, with officials predicting annual totals near 10 million dollars. They cite general prosperity, wartime conditions, and the influenza epidemic as drivers, noting regulatory actions paused to allow policy uptake.
The Newpareh Asai vase al tern wil play the MidMaeisen Vooy S-boal nine at the Recreation Pared amond nowt Satur day afternoon. Halleck promises a valiant battle by the Newhareh Matec and experts a farge unit by the students of the Tech school. a Times Press classified ad notes the event.
The sudden death of Misa Florence Davidge in New York City on May 10 saddens Middletown friends. Born in Westfield Pennsylvania she joined Middletown after 1901 and founded the Girls Guild at First Presbyterian Church. She led charitable reform forming the Philanthropic Club and headed the Federation of Women’s Clubs aiding the city’s Department of Charities. Her legacy includes improved housing conditions and coordinated city charities. she was described as graceful generous and devoted to rehabilitation and public welfare.
May 14 notes Thompson Ridge surpasses the Victory Lean quota by more than double, reaching $3,000. A telegram from Governor Strong offers congratulations. Sunday services planned at Hopewell Presbyterian Church with Rev Harris as candidate. C E Society and Red Cross activities scheduled May 23 with social and meeting events.
The May missionary meeting led by Mrs A VanDeveren featured papers on China by Mrs Fred Norris and South America by Mrs A VanDeveren. An entertainment is planned at the church on Friday May 23 with ice cream and cake after. Mrs Gertrude Wrener and daughter Miss Edna of Middletown attended as guests of Mrs Marr Ter Williger.
State health department leads four statewide efforts to curb diphtheria and typhoid fever with a focus on vaccination and water system improvements. Real estate notes mention Mrs Minto Tov and a property near Pieride-Gusica State road with unsettled details.
Superintendent J F Tuthill reported at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting that the state salary bill now awaiting the governor’s signature sets minimum salaries and increments for teachers in third class cities while allowing boards to raise salaries. The bill, effective January 1 1920, preserves current pay but permits annual increments and local increases, with schedules filed to the State Commissioner of Education. Tuthill also announced upcoming gymnastic exhibitions at the Armory May 16 and at the High School June 1 2 and 3, exams the week of June 16 20, and his planned attendance at an Albany educational congress May 15 20.
Middletown's Victory Loan drive nears the $1,500,000 target with local branches of the Ontario and Western contributing $71,700 in subscriptions and sales. Chairman Charles B. Buck thanks volunteers and officials, praising the cooperation of the mayor, fire department, lodges, labor groups, and civic bodies for pushing Middletown over the top.
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