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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1919

Page

5

Autos Crash at Wickham and North Street

Miss Ethelyn Patton, of near the city, and George Rothensies of Circleville, drove head on at 5 PM Tuesday at Wickham avenue and North street. Both cars, a Chevrolet and a Romer touring car, suffered running boards and fender damage and were sent to local garages for repairs. Patton reported the crash and blamed Rothensies, whose name had not been cleared by Wednesday.

Ethelyn Patton George Rothensies Circleville Wickham Avenue North Street Mijas Patten Rothensies Romer Young Rothensies D. W. Rothensies Patton Rathensies Fauit

Hopkins Reelected Head of Board of Education in City

The annual board meeting reelected A E Hopkins as president, five of six members voting for him and Hopkins himself casting the other ballot for W W Young. Reports noted truancy interventions and salary raise gratitude from teachers, with notes on Principal Wilton’s unchanged pay and possible salary schedule adjustments if a Governor’s bill is signed. The council asked for bids to fix Genung street frontage near Bennett Hill School and the board accepted Memorial Day invitation from local officers. A resolution changed meeting night from the second Tuesday to the first Thursday each month.

Board of Education A. E. Hopkins Board of Estimate Cox Julia F. Myers Bennett Hill School Common Council Genung Street A. RE W. A. Jackson Lyon J. A. Bates Thrall Park Young Teachers’ Association Biss Blerdeng Palen Hiwi W. A. Wilton

Howells Ladies Aid social and notices

Howells Ladies Aid Society to hold a social in the Jer fura room of the club Friday. Refreshments and a silver collection are planned. Private William Rampe is recalled for observances. Sympathy extends to the Darhin family on their bereavement. Names and distant visitors from New York and Rutherford appear in brief community notices.

William Rampe Mem Drake Darhin Irvine Greer New York Pravk Wall Sen Brocklin Ruth Romant Rutherfordg Staham

MacArthur Appointed Commandant at West Point

Washington May 13 Brig Gen Douglas MacArthur formerly chief of staff Rainbow Division and commander Eighty fourth Infantry Brigade is assigned Saturday to duty as Commandant of the Military Academy at West Point He will assume the post June 12 the day after the senior class graduates at age 24 he is among the youngest officers named to head West Point and is widely known in the army.

Washington Douglas MacArthur Rainbow Division Eighty-fourth Infantry Brigade Military Academy West Point

Runaway Boy Found With Circus in Port Jervis

Walter Shaw, 16, missing from Passaic, New Jersey, was found with the Sautelie circus on Prospect street grounds in Port Jervis. His mother, Mrs. Shaw, accompanied him back to Passaic on the Erie train at 5:10 PM Monday.

Port Jervis William Shaw Passaic N. J Walter Shaw Campbell Prospect Street

Port Jervis Votes For Sunday Baseball With Fee

The Common Council approved Sunday baseball with an admission fee after a 4 to 4 deadlock, Mayor Thorpe casting the deciding vote. The decision marks his first casting vote since becoming mayor. The council also authorized repairs to the Tri-States bridge across the Neversink River.

Times-Press Port Jervis Max Common Council Thorpe Thorp Becomig Tri-States Acressibe Keversink

Silver Anniversary for Father Donohue

Port Jervis May 13 a reception to honor Rev W J Donohue will be held at the New Theatre next Sunday evening in honor of the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. The event is open to the public and hosted by friends of the priest.

Port Jervis Friends of W. J. Donohue New Theatre Iris Hea Wiliam D Conningham

Fragmentary local item hints at social event and reader letters

A jumbled fragment mentions a fall day, a possible social or personal scene, and a reference to readers in a South Charléxtien context. The text is garbled, with unclear names and details, offering limited concrete facts to summarize.

Breeders Field Annual Sermon At Beaver Dam Farm

The Eastern New York Holstein Freisian Breeders Association holds its field day on May 17 at Julius Schmid’s Beaver Dam Stock Farm in Montgomery. Prominent breeder Sir Ormsby Korndyke Lac leads a herd with record cows and high daily yields. Prof ELAC Hopper speaks on Holstein breeding. Also covered are Odd Fellows events in Middletown and church conferences in St. John’s Zion.

New York Julius Schmid Beaver Dam Stock Farm Montgomery L. D Greene Orange County Faru Bureau Beaver Dam Frick Farm Ormsby Korndyke Schmid New York State Elac Hopper College of ‘Agriculture Mopper Hopper

Famous Trotting Stallion Oakland Baron Dies at 7

Oakland Baron a celebrated trotting stallion bred in Paris Kentucky by R C Stoner died at 7 at Colonel Ruppert’s Hudson River Stock Farm Poughkeepsie last week. He set records including 2 1 4 in Nashville and a 1 03 5 trotting half at age unknown the horse later sold for 340601 to a Philadelphia brewing firm and bought by Jacob Ruppert for 35700, later headed his stock farm before death. He was linked with several top trotters and racehorses including Lady Geil Hamilton Rhythmic and Beron de Shaw.

Wow Milam Columbus Qahl and Garon Pennsylvania Philadelphia Brewing Company Madison Square Garden Jacob Ruppert Oakland Geil Hamilton Beron de Shaw

Freight Wreck on Central New England Sunday

An eastbound Central New England freight derailed near St Elmo Sunday morning, buckling an empty car about 13 cars behind the engine. Fifty two-car train blocked traffic for hours. wreck crews cleared track and traffic resumed around midmorning. Conductor Dodds led the operation as other trains were released.

Walden Central New England Railroad St Elmo Dodds

Edward Eagen Dies in Port Jervis Home

Edward Eagen died at his home at 133 West Main street Port Jervis on Monday at 11 o'clock after an illness. He was known in the Port Jervis community and his passing was noted in local obituary notices.

Port Jervis Edward Eagen West Main Street

To Press Action To Eliminate Grade Crossings

Paterson City Council receives notice from Collins and Corbin that the Fire Railroad Company will appeal to the U S Supreme Court. The grade crossing elimination case, pending since 1911 when Edward F Morreys started the original suit, advances toward final adjudication.

Paterson Francis Scott Collins and Corbin Fire Railroad Company United States Supreme Court Edward F. Morreys

Chauffeurs Exam Held for 65 Applicants in Middletown

Representatives from the secretary of state's office conducted two chauffeurs examinations in Middletown on Tuesday. Sixty five applicants underwent a road test and a written evaluation in the Common Council chamber at City Hall. Commissions were issued to John J. Curran and Benjamin F. Fox of the secretary of state’s office. In the casualty list, Sergeant Joseph Wiecek Jr. of Florida is listed as slightly wounded.

Juan Sife Middletown Ya Om City Hall John J. Curran Hugo New York Benjamin F. Fox Site Joseph Wiecek, Jr Florida

Change plan for Readout Bridge in Albany May 13

Frederick Stuart Greene new Commissioner of Highways informs Governor Smith that nearly $48 900 spent on Readout Creek Bridge foundation has been wasted by a faulty design. New plans will be prepared for rapid construction near Kingston Ulster County as part of roads toward Palisades Park and Storm King Mountain, with safety and workmanship emphasized.

Albany Hishwiss Bakwin Jiufey Frederick Stuart Greene Smith Caxcoutne Ulster Culty Kingston Palisades Park Storm King Mountain

Divorce Granted to Mrs Nellie Dix in State Court

Mrs Nellie Dix of Sterling Street in this city has obtained a divorce from Earl A Dix. The divorce was granted by a Pennsylvania court.

Nellie Dix Sterling Street Earl A. Dix

Nelson Would Referee Bout in Toledo July 4 Fight

Toledo planners announce heavyweight title fight between Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey with total seats totaling 76 000 and ticket prices from 10 to 60 dollars. A. O Thatcher watches over Toledo Boxing Commission while promoter Tex Richard coordinates event. Batthay Nelson offered services as referee, telegram received Monday but no reply yet.

Toledo Ohio Jess Willard Jack Dempsey A. O Thatcher Toledo Boxing Commission Tex Richard Richard Tuckerd Toledo Athletic Clift Stickard Rickard Batthay Nelson Owen Willard- Dempsey Frice Willard Demphey Uchard

Drummer Charged With Stabbing Jazz Legend Europe

Herbert Wright, drummer in the old Ninety Negro Infantry band, is under arrest for allegedly stabbing Lieut James Reese Europe, famed jazz pioneer who introduced jazz to France and played for President Poincare and Gen Pershing. Europe died from a throat wound after an incident at Mechanics Hall during a Concert series. Police say Wright followed Europe to his dressing room after an argument as the band performed.

Boston Herbert Wright Pitteenth Negro Infantry Lieut James Reese Europe France President Poincare Gen. Pershing Mechanics’ Hall Wright

Floridans welcome relatives amid scattered notices and names

A jumble of names and places reports visitors to Florida homes including Mrs Flood and relatives from Walden. Other items mention property, a purchase of a bleaching plant, a court matter on Main Street, and a serious injury with a warrant and coroner note, all embedded in a chaotic local column.

Florida Theodore Mo Vial Chates Smith Svereras Atlantie Ferris Smith Shraal Corvern

Garland and clerk named in central yardmaster query

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a yardmaster position in New York with names such as Garland and Alice. The legibility is poor and key details are unclear. The excerpt appears to note a clerk or chef role related to central yard operations.

Eve Port Jere TeFravey OY Wetlara Qilah Lasks Hs Ten Chirch New York Central Yardmaster Pop Garland Alice

May Meeting of D A R in Goshen

May meeting of Minisink Chapter D A R held at Goshen Methodist Church with 3 o clock start. Officers elected include Regent Miss Alice Hart Neafie First Vice Regent Disa Kniflin Second Vice Regent Dadla Kelsey Recording Secretary Mrs. Owen Corresponding Secretary Mina Deyton Treasurer Mrs. Op Mas Registrar Mrs. Snap Historian Mrs. Jay Trustees named for one year Clauda Clark Adlon Corwin next year. Delegates Mrs. Seward Jr and Mrs Linley Verg reported on the 28th Continental Congress with a Washington trip and Memorial Day decorations. The Congress closed with harmony and dedication to DAR goals.

Goshen Minisink XN. S. D. AR Methodist Church Tailors Alice H. Newfie Alice Hart Neafie Clauda Clark Adlon W. Corwin Mea Claude Elizabeth Mould Adios Howell Officera Frederick W Seward, Jr Linley H. Verg Minisinik Paris Washington Arlington Senemil Irs George Thatcher Guernsey Guernsey Gaerely Daughters of the Yer Seward Congress Earelr Mount Vernon Connus Rosselal Board of Manas

St Pauls Church Plans Purchase of Local House

A St Pauls Church committee proposes to buy a house at 114 West Main Street for church use. Rev W Stacey and Mrs Ireward are listed among organizers as the plan moves toward completion.

St. Paul’s Church Ieward Reacheiolier Weet Tig Frei Stacey Neserason Jena

ROGSA Homestead Sold

An advertisement notes the sale of a Rogsa homestead with details of the buyers Meruesilo Mii Geerse and Frans Sergean o Momnelo and Baas parchrand the aid Joka Zoasa. The property includes two percent series of Mand and boese and bath Gemg ef tS sowerres De.

Rogsa Geerse Frans Sergean Momnelo Baas

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Hopkins Gen. MacArthur The Sits Sing Yeetertay Joseph M Fowler James Pyra James Lawrence Neuro Oficer Father Donohue Charléxtien Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Heart of Orange Houashold Middletownu J. C. DesVerney P.G. G P. S. Charles Rawson Florence Wright Levi Hasbrouck St. John’s A. M. BE. Zion Church Pixster Brooklyn Famous Trotter America Px. L Relinger Mr. A. Biecher L. T. Bavin H Sldenwater Cotes Machia C. 1 Kesler Mackiniet RC. Chrimemaen Nelson Drummer Kills Jimmy
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