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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1916

Page

3

Every Man's Club Enjoys Sussex Meeting and Fire News

Sussex New Jersey May 17 Every Man's Club of the First Baptist Church met in the chapel for a season’s pleasant evening after a business session humor and stories followed bankers talk by Meyer Frank Holbert on reserve banking and currency.

Sussex N. J First Baptist Church Meyer Frank Holbert Sussex National Bank Mr. Hains Beemerville Sussex County Historical Society Rannels First Baptist Church of Barnels Pond Decker and Simmons Hamburg Avenue Judson Wickham Edward Compton Wickham Cwbhans Degnon Grays Newton Lehigh New England R. R Goshen Orange Farm Jackson Courtright Milton E. Grant Newton M. E J. K. Easley Newark Colesville Clove Wantage M. EK Wartage C. H. Rannels O. J. Little George Dimmick Mary Decker New Jersen Baptist State Convention Union Hill Church Jersey City

Commission to take Cuba testimony in McLaughlin suit

Newburgh May 17 A motion to appoint a commission to take testimony in Cuba was approved by Judge Royce with Justice Platt, in a case involving E Bromley Rodgers and James G McLaughlin. The guardianship commission, to be led by United States consul general Francia B Berlot, will examine Luis de Cubas and three others. The civil action centers on about 150 000 dollars plus interest and costs.

Newburgh E. Bromley Rodgers James G. McLaughlin Cuba Herbert B. Royce Justice Platt Royce Oakes Louis WU van Doren McLaughlin Millionaira New York Rodgers Imn Newburgh Court House Francia B. Berlot United States Manzanello Luis de Cubas Carlos Berlot Maso Carlos Suarez Solis Alberto Cartonell Flurinet Mr. Oakes

Ups and Downs of a Wandering Life Quirk

Walter Seymour recalls a miscommunication from a wandering life anecdote. A sick deaf old parishioner asks why the clergyman was sent for, prompting the wife to translate. The clergyman asks for the reason, while the parishioner’s reply hinges on a misheard question.

Walter Seymour

TimesPress Want Columns Adver Usement

Classified notice notes advertising aid to readers seeking goods and services. It highlights the newspaper’s want columns for listings and exchanges.

Day Nursery Association Meeting Details Extended Age Limit

The Day Nursery Association met at Thrall Library to discuss expanding the approved age for care from six to eight years. The group noted 64 children were cared for in a week and called for 100 donors at $5 each to better support operations and meals for youngsters.

Day Nursery Association Thrall Library Minnie Ambler Association J. E. Gibbs FE. van Dyke Wight Edward Burhans Charles Higham

Lawrence Trial Ends in Hung Jury in Newburgh

In Newburgh Supreme Court Isadore M. Lawrence fails to secure verdict against Anni Cordisco and Alexander Cordis Co. Jurors out nine hours with a reported 11 to 1 count for Lawrence. Retrial set for October. Plaintiff attorneys Ivan Gardner John Bright Elwood Smith and Henry Kohl defended for Cordisco Cordis Co.

Isadore M. Lawrence Anniballe Cordisco Alexander Cordisco Monroe Supreme Court Newburgh Mr. Lawrence Ivan A. Gardner John Bright Elwood C. Smith Henry Kohl

Masonic Home Utica Reports Population Shifts in Twenty Third Year

The twenty third annual Masonic Home report shows 77 admissions since the last tally including 21 men 24 women 12 boys and 1 infant girl. There were 34 deaths among men and 16 among women and 99 withdrawals. The home now houses 481 residents with 11 percent men 125 women 72 boys and 61 girls. Ten children found placements and one graduate nurse now works. Children attend Utica public schools or study at the home kindergarten. basic instruction in stenography typing dressmaking and music continues with good results.

Masonic Home Utica St. Luke's Hospital

Motto from Shakespeare for the shop

Then saw you not his face. A succinct Shakespearean line cited by the Saturday Evening Gazette as a motto idea for a barber shop, echoing intrigue and observation suitable for a practical display.

Saturday Evening Gazette

Hypochondriac Joke From Washington Star

A small boy asks what a hypochondriac is. The father explains the term as a person whose strong constitution lets them endure excessive health worries.

Washington Star

Beattie Hill PTA Holds Notable Monthly Meeting

The Beattie Hill school PTA met Tuesday despite a storm with strong attendance. Speaker R C Maltby shared humorous reminiscences and urged sustained parent teacher cooperation. Officers elected: President T C Northrop, VP Miss Indamora Benton, Secretary Miss Buckley, Treasurer Mrs Tiel.

Parent-Teacher Association Beattie Hill R. C. Maltby Mr. Maltby Beattie Hill School Beattie Hill Parish Miss Benton T. C. Northrop Misa Indamora Benton Miss Buckley Tiel

Restaurant Fails to Reopen Doors in Kingston

The 8. K. Lunch Room at 4 North Street displays Closed for Alterations. Sammons & Keefe, Kingston, who started the venture and own the property, plan to sell, with Weller & Townsend handling the listing. The $4,500 fit-up was among the finest in the area, signaling a potential bargain for new operators.

North Street Sammons & Keefe Kingston Weller & Townsend Sammone & Keefe

Farmer John Kirk Missing From Walden Village

John Kirk, a farmer living about 1.5 miles from Walden on the road to Wallkill, disappeared after stalling his horse at Delray stables. Neighbors report he was in bad health and hurriedly left, with several legal papers due signatures in a local office. Searches of the nearby farm found items in bad shape.

Walden John Kirk Wallkill Kirk Delray

Wilson's Reply Sent to Pope on US Germany Ties

President Wilson answered Pope Benedict confirming hope for continued friendly relations between Germany and the United States. He stated he also earnestly wished nothing would disturb that relationship. It is unclear if he addressed the European peace issue in his reply. White House officials offered no comment.

Washington Wilson Pope Benedict Germany United States Europe White House

Misadventure of a Long Lost Love in Acland

A traveler recounts discovering a note in a library that links his past with Alice Ringold, the woman he once knew. He travels to Acland to renew their acquaintance only to learn Alice’s brother Frank, not Frank Tisdale, died earlier, altering his hopes.

Alice Frank Tisdale Hongkong China Goodby Alice Ringold Acland America Frank

Belgium and the War address by Rufus C Mait

Rufus C Mait will speak on Belgium and the War in St. Pauls Church lecture room on Monday evening May 22 at 8 oclock under the Ladies Aid Society The event will include a silver collection for those without tickets and ice cream and cake will be served.

Belgium Rufus C. Maitby St. Paul's Church Ladies’ Aid Society

Wawarsing votes to bond for 10 mile Greenfield road

Ellenville field voters approve a 20 000 bond to build a stone road from Ellenville along Greenfield road to the Sullivan county line near Woodbourne. 773 votes cast with 70 women voting. Sullivan county officials promise the remaining two miles will connect with Woodbourne. Local excitement follows the decisive ballot. The Ellenville Woman's Club gathered later with talks on travel and Stratford on Avon plus musical numbers.

Ellenville Wawarsing Greenfield Road Sullivan County Woodbourne Falisburg Woman’s Club of John McDowell South Main Street Holman J. W. Rapp M. BE. Clark Pacific Coast A. Eliza Cox Stratford-on-Avon England Bertha Demarest Mary Hartwig J. H. Divine

Luncheon Demonstrated by Domestic Arts Class

On Wednesday the Domestic Arts Department of the high school held a luncheon prepared and served entirely by the first grade cooking class under Mise M. Juanita Mille. Parents attended as guests while the students showcased a full menu including Cream Tomato Soup Croutons Olives Celery Salmon Croquettes Potato Puffs in Shell Carrots and Peas Finger Roll Coffee Cream Cheese and Tomato Salad Toasted Wafers Strawberry Shortcake and Nute Mints.

Mise M. Juanita Mille

Langhorst Fined In Port City Traffic Case

Harry Langhorst of Middletown paid a five dollar fine in Port Jervis after violating a city traffic ordinance. He had been stopped by Officer Michael Higgins but continued driving. Justice Nearpass issued the warrant and Langhorst pleaded guilty after surrendering to Chief Frank A. Brown.

Port Jervis Harry Langhorst Middletown Langhorst Michael Higgins Langhurst Frank A. Brown Neerpass

Grinnell Burt to Wed During June

Miss Helen Macley daughter of Archibald M Maclay will wed Grinnell Burt son of Mrs Loutee P Port of Warwick and Palermo Cal on June 14 at 29 West 69th Street New York The chief attendant will be Mrs Franklin A Reece and bridesmaids include Cora Weir Agnes Page Brown Mildred Walton Smith and Jeanette Orr Best man will be H Pierson Burt ushers Harold Pitman Paul Woodman John Beattie and Donald Wilder.

New York Helen Macley Archibald M. Maclay Grinnell Burt Loutee P. Port Warwick Palermo Cal West Sixty Ninth Street Franklin A. Reece Boston Cora Weir Agnes Page Brown Mildred Walton Smith Jeanette Orr Burt

Brazilian Household Pet Creature Named Giboin

Brazilians train a large giboin snake as a rat catcher. Fifteen feet long and harmless to humans, it rests during the day but hunts rats at night, killing them by twisting necks. Brazilians wear slippers when moving through dark rooms to avoid stepping on the snake.

Cook James O Connor in Disorderly Hotel Kitchen Fight

James O Connor a Dublin native described as one of Ireland's sons caused a kitchen brawl at the Hotel Waldo in the culinary department. He attacked hotel staff and George Morrow, was tasered by Officer Herbert, then charged with disorderly conduct. He pleaded guilty, fined $20, and ordered to restore $10 to Mr Moss. He worked at the hotel for about six months.

James O'Connor Ireland Sinn Fein Dublin Waldo Howard M. Starr David Moss Mr. Moss George N. Morrow Empire Garage Company Moss O'Connor James John B. Herbert Herbert Mosd Morrow McCoach Harry T. Crist

Italian Building Committees Meet on Middletown Project

The citizens and building committees met at Webb Horton Memorial Church to review Sundays canvass results and urge broad participation in Middletown's Italian building effort. Subscriptions have exceeded $100 daily with gifts generous. further contributions will fund a more complete structure, and building begins as soon as possible.

Citizens’ Committee Building Committee Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church Middletown

Whitman Signs Newburgh Charter

Newburgh residents gain a supplemental charter as Governor Whitman signs the Newburgh Charter Bill. Senator John P. D. Stivers and Assemblyman W. T. Snider backed the measure in Albany. The governor said the city accepted the bill and it will help Newburgh govern orderly and lawfully.

Newburgh Whitman Carter Senate John PD. Stivers Assembly W. T. Snider Albany Stivers

Poughkeepsie Board weighs pasteurized milk rule

The Poughkeepsie Board of Health considers restricting city milk to pasteurized or certified grades. Some demand allowance for Grade A raw milk amid talks the policy may bar all unpasteurized varieties.

Board of Health City of Poughkeepsie

Times-Press Want Columns Prompt Adveg tisement

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