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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
5
Chicago May 18 Mrs Sophie Delevan a leader in the Political Equality League says women will be taught telephone etiquette at the New York biennial women’s clubs meet She cites complaints about long calls party lines and lack of telephonic system urging women to learn telephone rights and duties.
New York commissioners in Atlantic City press defense to prevent ouster from the Presbyterian Church. They cite local authority over candidacy, fidelity to Westminster Confession, and opposition to Union Seminary, while disputing Cincinnati’s ousting overtures and garbled reports on April examinations of Chaffee, Douglas, and Kas.
George Ed ward Bryers of Grahamsville Sullivan county died at home Wednesday May 17 of heart failure age about fifty four. He was son of Rev J N Bryers and worked in furniture and undertaking at Grahamsville where he was highly respected. His wife died recently and his health declined. Survived by three sisters Mrs Gabriel Curry of Liberty Mrs Ienac Townsend of Greenfield Ulster County and Emma wife of Dr W H Hoar of Grahamsville. Funeral Saturday at 11 in Grahamsville Presbyterian Cemetery.
Mrs George Zeiss Jr of Ellenville, aged 65, died suddenly at her Clinton Street home on Tuesday evening from acute indigestion. She had returned from New York Monday night and had lived in Ellenville over 30 years with her husband. Survived by husband, nine married children, twelve grandchildren, two brothers Michael Weber of Ellenville and Peter Weber of Bridgeport, Conn., and sister Mrs Hanford Bigelow of Stratford, Conn.
Mrs Mary Holly Wilson wife of Samuel KH Wilson died at Warwick May 13 after a lingering illness of several months. Miss Mary M Holly was born at Westuens July 11 1860.
R Emmet Wilson of Clove avenue Sussex died May 12 after lifelong farming. Survived by wife Laura Garrison, son Albert of Cleveland Ohio, brothers Joseph and Frank of Sussex, sister Mary of Luce Center, and granddaughter Mabel Havens. Funeral Monday at his home with Rev J K Eassey and Rev C H Rannels officiating. interment Fairview Cemetery.
Mrs Angeline Wood died this morning in this city of general debility following a three week illness at age 78. Born February 14 1838 in Bloomingburg she married Daniel W Wood in 1866 and has lived here ten years. Survived by brother Samuel Singabaugh of Astoria L I and sister Sarah C Miller of Port Jervis. Funeral notice appears elsewhere.
Long Eddy May 18 the community was shocked Friday night by the death of Ralph Geer a resident for more than 56 years. Geer was born at the old homestead about three miles back of Long Eddy and spent his life here except for five years.
American consuls in northern Mexico will confer at El Paso and report to General Funston on conditions, Carranzista actions protecting Americans, and bandit activity near the border. Reports also note the rescue of two Americans and ongoing pursuit toward Sierra Blanca with possible further engagements.
The item notes a man who resided in Brooklyn for years and lists survivors including his wife two daughters Mrs P Ryan of Binghamton and Mrs Lucian Peake of this place two grandchildren and one half-brother W Odell of Middletown.
Charles H. Jacklin, aged 90, lifelong Montgomery resident and former church sexton, died at the home of George Mahan. He was a son of James Jacklin and Elizabeth Bovin and a member of the M E B Church. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the M E Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
Catherine Repetti died Monday evening at 6 oclock at home 45 James Street after a complication of diseases. She was 34 years old and born in Italy November 10 1868 daughter of Anthony and Angela Mazza. She leaves husband Andrew and three children Elizabeth seven Mary three and Margaret 20 days along with her mother and three sisters in Italy and a sister in New York City.
Ernest B Adams died after three weeks illness at 360 North Street aged 37 years seven months and 18 days. Born in Tongove Ulster County he was son of Albert A Adams and wife Florence May Cullen in New York City. He resided in the city three years and worked as a laborer on the O and W. Survived by wife Florence and four children Harry Albert Eva Anna and Edward Franklin.
Thomas Collins a well known locomotive engineer on the O and W Railway died at his home 51 Mechanic street Norwich Sunday evening aged 49 He is survived by his wife two sons a father and several brothers and sisters.
Miss Phebe Tripp returns from Port Jervis after visiting her sister Mrs J B Hamilton. Mrs Tillian DeWitt of Johnson City comes home on No 1 after three weeks with Phebe Tripp and J B Hamilton. Mrs E L Cobb returns home from Pasadena and California winter. Florence A Mills leaves for Buffalo Niagara Falls and points of interest. Nelile E Mater and Laura Hess depart for a week in New York and Brooklyn. N Clinton returns from three weeks in East Orange. A group from Frank E Hunter visits Glassboro and John Hunter. Hilda Witker leaves for Buffalo for weeks with cousins Joseph B Stearne. Dr F M Barnes spends a week in Binghamton. Joseph Sizoo and Mrs J M Haggerty visit Murray Avenue. Miss Callaghan of Arnold Constable & Co spends days with Mrs A M Powers. heading to the coast.
In Newburgh a sealed verdict for 4750 was given in Supreme Court in Fred Nappe versus Erie Railroad. Key witness Lewis Santucci, a railroad track laborer, testified after disappearance about improper track maintenance. James and Mrs. Gorton also pursued damages against Erie for injuries from the same wreck. attorneys are listed for both sides.
The wedding of Ida Mary Edsall to Frank Hamilton Seeley of Rutherford New Jersey was held at the Edsall home near Pine Island. About 159 relatives attended a ring ceremony performed by Rev J Macinnes. The couple plans a Niagara Falls Great Lakes honeymoon after a luncheon hosted by Mr Ward of Sussex.
Robert H. Shumake of Shelbyville Tennessee and Miss Mary Emma Barrett of this city were quietly married Friday afternoon at 4 o clock April 21 at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church by Rev Forest P Hunter. The couple were unattended. They will make their home in this city.
In a brief exchange from the New York Herald, Jack asks about money left behind and Tom confirms it was left some time ago and is now gone.
Washington May 18 the administration's five year naval program was abandoned yet naval preparedness for the current year was set at 240 million dollars by the House naval affairs committee. The bill would authorize five battle cruisers four scout cruisers 10 destroyers two submarines 17 coast defense ships three sea going ships one hospital ship one fuel ship and one ammunition ship plus an enlistment increase of 13 500 sailors and 3 979 marines.
The Ford touring car driven by Mr Bettcher of Sheffield Farms was wrecked when he tried to pass a Standard Oil truck and crashed into a tree on Goshen Road near Elroy Giveans home. Bettcher escaped with minor bruises as the damaged vehicle was to Middletown for repairs.
Montgomery notes a May 19 dance at Senior's Hall organized by the Bachelors' Club. Committee members include Harold Suydam, Houston Brown, Howard Hewitt, and several Crabtrees plus Lodge and Tweddle. tickets from Stanton L. Buckhout. Various local residents appear in social notices and moves, with no preaching on May 21 and 28.
Four men were badly hurt in an accidental gas explosion at the Tidewater Oil Co plant in Bayonne. The blast sent shock waves through the city and caused widespread alarm today.
A large placard announces that Ike Heiser, a popular underwear salesman, is in town Goshen. Heiser is known by nearly everyone in the city.
Monroe police officer Harry Osterhout detained two umbrella repairmen for intoxication at the county jail this morning. They face a 10 day detention period.
Meeting of the Odd Fellows scheduled for tonight at Odd Fellows Hall. Members are expected to attend and discuss upcoming community events and fraternity activities.
Over 800 horses in 40 carloads were shipped from the Brownleigh Park Stable Corporation Farms at Goshen. They were moved via the Erie at 12:15 and 12:00 o clock and rushed to Jersey City for European shipment from New York. Yard masters kept switches open to handle the through trains as stock cars filled the yards.
Goshen May 13 Tonight at 7 o'clock the Episcopal Churchmen Dinner will be held at the Goshen Inn with representatives from towns across Orange county. Speakers include Bishop Bureh Archdeacon Pott Rear Admiral Stokes Hon J M Wainwright on the Church Pension Fund and Brotherhood of St Andrew H M Hewitt. A large attendance is expected.
Percy Ivory visits Yeon J L to train R C Rod este at Driving park. John Krosher lands a post with Howell Hinchman Co Middletown. Michael Borie t buys a new area. Treen completes a residence on the state road to Chester. Miller Reed Co New York handles contracting. Supreme Court Justice Moracaus er from Ninth District registers at St Fimo. Erie washout disrupts Susquehanna Division Port Jervis to Susquehanna. Train No 14 delayed past midnight. Marguerite Foy to graduate from St Joseph's Hospital Yonkers nursing program.
This morning ground was broken on the site of the new Goshen Library on Main Street next to the Orange Hotel. E. P. Valkenburg of Middletown is the contracting firm for the project.
The Anawa Club held a banquet for its members last night at the home of A. Fairchild on Tuston Avenue.
A baby boy was born to Edward Grohowsk this morning at 7 45 o clock.
Fire at 62 South Street Goshen started in a second floor bedroom near a chimney flue after evening fireplace use. Pumper Cataracts quickly controlled blaze with only the two rooms and adjoining living area damaged. Estimated losses around 300 dollars. insurance covered. Also reported is a local pinochle match where Orange Lodge No. 506 members lost 18 to 16 with Fitzpatrick leading the series.
A farcical comedy titled Too Many Husbands will be staged at Garr Hall Friday night at 8 15 under the United Society of St John's Church. The play features 12 cast members directed by John J Lee with music by Tierney's orchestra.
John Eckland of MecNeice bakery left his wagon on 8 street when the horse bolted. It ran a distance before a fellow driver stopped it. No damage occurred.
Mrs D. F. P. Clark and her daughter Blanche arrived yesterday from Providence Rhode Island where they had been visiting Mrs Clark’s sister Mrs Jennie Pitts.
Officer D. P. Clark arrested Thomas McCarthy on West Main street this morning on a charge of intoxication.
The high school baseball game scheduled for yesterday afternoon at Middletown was postponed due to wet grounds.
Mrs. C. W. Coleman came back today from West Palm Beach where she spent a very enjoyable winter.
John Riley was arrested Friday for riding on the front of a stalled passenger coach and jailed five days. He was examined by doctors and pronounced insane, then moved to Middletown State Hospital for observation as his past as a former Orange County race wheelman and Utica prison inmate is noted.
The will of Hannah G Wood died Goshen April 5 admitted to probate May 15 with Elizabeth Burrell as administratrix. Personal property 64 400 divided among Jen nie Coons Lina Coons Laura K Austin Walter Mattie Carr Mary Banker. The will of Philip D Rosenberg died Goshen April 21 admitted probate May 15 with Birdie A Rosenberg as administratrix. Personal property 10 000 and whole estate to widow.
Regular meeting and election of officers of the Y P C E of the Presbyterian Church to be held in the chapel Friday night.
The Port Jervis Construction Company will furnish a steam roller to improve village streets. The board also accepted Carl A. Heber’s contract to erect the Everett Memorial in the park, with work likely starting in June and an estimated cost of 9500 pounds. The fountain project is expected to take most of a year.
Cornelia Nolan of 6 Green Street was severely bitten on the forearm last night around six by a large bulldog owned by William Hunter. Dr. McGeoch treated the injury and Mrs. Nolan rests comfortably today after attempts to separate her fox terrier from the other dog.
A meeting of the Sons of Veterans is announced for tomorrow night. The Goshen Band will practice tonight in their rooms on New Street.
W O Hickok of 212 Main Street undertakes extensive home work including interior and exterior repainting and construction of a new rear addition to his large residence.
Frank Godfrey of Middletown works on the county jail roof installing new snow guards as part of maintenance.
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