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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1919

Page

3

Bloomingburg Sunday Car Crash Hurts Both Drivers

A Middletown man John Bell drove into a parked Ford in front of Dr C R Bull’s in Bloomingburg causing severe front end damage to Bell’s car which could not be driven home. The incident disrupted town activity as residents and visitors, including Benjamin formerly of this place and Mrs Daisy Crane of Middletown, were noted. Local figures Jay Stewart and Frank Fisherty were mentioned among others visiting or passing through. The article also records community events and local updates from Bloomingburg and nearby areas.

Bloomingburg fFord C. R. Bull John Bell Middletown Bell Benjers Wyatt Benjamin France Daisy Crane Simday Greycourt Clinton Bull H. P. Smith Hackensack Jay Stewart Tte Liberty Frank Fisherty High View Benjamin Heston Grant W. W. Voight R. O Neaken James BR. Manco Richard

Doughnut Auction Set at City Hall Mile by City Committee

A city doughnut auction will be held at City Hall where Meyer Cox will act as auctioneer. Peter H. Mitchell, proprietor of the Mitchell store and chair of the city committee, will donate a large collection of doughnuts with sugar for the highest bidders. Citizens are asked to bring doughnuts to Dem rest, Ury Goods Company, Tuesday afternoon between 4 and 6 30. Mrs Casdell and Mrs Hathaway will oversee the doughnut cases on Wednesday after the parade and auction. The parade starts at Franklin Square at 9 30 a m with Middletown Lodge members urged to attend, meeting at the club House at 9 13 a m. The parade route will run through one business section. Committee members listed include J A Kerachen chairman NS 2 Milla treasurer D S Treat secretary George Bow ers George EE Marks etc. George KE Bowers chairs commercial committees, with canvass for 224 factories in Middletown. Ward captains named for first to fourth wards.

Xtopa Meyer Cox Peter H. Mitchell Mitchell Luaipess Demrest Ury Goods Company Mra Sheme J. A. Kerachen Milla Trevurer Treat George Bowers George EE Marks Gardner George J. Skloner Harry KR Knapp Charles B Buck Ud. Theleca Josph Morreale George J. Skinner Wm C. Herbert Throward Charles Highass J. Marks Howart M. Starr W. H. Cilsdell ND. Mille

Old Orange County map and field book donated to County Clerk

Mr and Mrs Macgrane Coxe of Southfields presented to County Clerk a 1796 to 1749 survey map of southern Orange County and a field book by surveyor Charles Clinton. The preserved items, framed and glassed, detail the patented Cheesecocka lands and the Sterling works, with Clinton’s Marble Book and a detailed oath page, now accessible for public viewing.

Macgrane Coxe Southfields Goshen Orange County Charles Quinijon Coxe Ludaon Old Hingwood Iron Works A. 3. Hewitt New York City Charles Clinton Charlies Clinton George Clinton New York United States Janis Clinton Wovernor Dewitt Luton Macgrann Coxe Southfelds Orange County Society New York Cheesecocka Maungotach Shawgus Mabert R Ldvingston Supreme Court State of New York Sterling Sterling Stream Sterling School Sterling Works Sterne Pond George F Gregg

Camp Fire Girls Social At Unionville

Unionville May 20 The Camp Fire Girls will hold a box social in the Presbyterian Church parlors on Thursday evening May 22. guests may bring a lunch for two. Rev B H Smith of Middletown preached at the church and aided the Young Men's Bible Class with questions. Local residents note births visits and recoveries including a son born to Mr and Mrs Henry Kirk and several townsfolk visiting or returning from travel or hospital stays in recent days.

Unionville Presbyterian Church B.H. Smith Middletown Henry Kirk John Taylor Brooklyn Susan Hallock Taterson Addie Corey Klnarton Nathanial van Sickte G. V. Schooley New York W T Maulton Arden N. J John Polley and Jerzey City

WANTED Competent Inotyps operator and assorted requests

Wanted competent Inotyps operator apply superintendent omposing room Times-Prean. Wanted boy to work on farm WY Rumsey Goshen. For sale two worn wagon parts order at Elmer Little farm Circleville road. For sale milk bottles cant and churns everyonly Company Kingston NY. For sale McCaskey account system 200 names O Smith Co Hamburg NJ. Fancy Irish Colbier sred pot flocs from Maine Deming & Company. Chiropodist Mrs Grace Maud. Chiropods Nair and Manicure Parlors 2 Orchard St Middletown NY Phone 333. At Port Jervis the flat week of each month electrical treatment for scalp and face. William T. Cornelius Funeral Director and Embalmer Panora No 118 North 91 Telephone 720. Branch Offen Otteville NY Telephone 127-14 New York. Once with National Cuaket Co 14 East 20th Street Telephone Murray Hill 6341 Lady assistant Automobile services requested.

Grace Maud Orchard St Middletown Port Jervis William T. Cornelius Puneral Pantora North 91 Branch Offen Otteville N.Y New York National Cuaket Co East 20Th Street Murray Hill

Supreme Court on at Goshen reviews cases and delays

The Goshen Supreme Court session scrutinized Italian cases and adjourned trials due to lacking witnesses and readiness. McBride case against Orange County Power Co. was dismissed from the calendar to be refiled later. Grand Jury met to consider cases including Howell vs Newton, with judgment entered on default. Harry N. Boggs represented the plaintiff.

McBrair H.C. McBrale Orange County Power Co R. W M. Cox Knox New York Graham & LiAmoroiux Middletown Harry N. Boggs Frank H. Finn

Hawker Takes to the Air Over Atlantic Race Attempt

Reports describe a British air race attempt from New Fouvaland to Ireland, featuring Hawker and the rival Sopwith craft. The Martingdgpi plane wrecked on ground during taxi, injuring crew. Captain Raynham collapsed but recovered. NC-1 and NC-4 seaplanes, with crews, faced loss and uncertain outcomes near Horta Azores.

New Fouvaland Ireland Frederick P. Rayuoam GC. W. F. Morgan Raynham SAVEO Horta Azores Airoank Mores Seleeved NC-4 Jot Henry Towers Bunda

Little Girl Undergoes Surgical Operation in Dorneruin

Katherine Kroorer, four, daughter of C Ro Kroger of Dorneruin, had a mastoid bone operation on Friday morning. The surgery followed a prior appendix operation four months earlier at a Brooklyn hospital. Dr. Kearns of Middletown was called. a medical operation was deemed necessary and performed.

Dorneruin Katherine Kroorer C Ro Kroger NME Hospital Brooklyn Masoniuin Kearns Middletown

Engagement Announced for Frances Preston Geer

The announcement states Frances Preston Geer will wed Charles T. Pawley and Ridgvtury. The families of Ms Geer and her fiancé are listed with residence noted as 28 Washington Wired.

Zepher Ko Greens Washington Wired Frances Preston Geer Charles T. Pawley Ridgvtury

Teachers Hired For Harriman Public School

Harriman May 40 several of our young men went fishing at Clary Ville returning with fifty night trout. The next term faculty is announced led by Principal A Johneon and teachers Mae W A Johp Merth Suther land Chester and Miss Inet Bueh. Mrs T L Bailey improving from tonsillitis and guests in the community include Mr and Mrs J Dunston of New York and the Cogan and Brower families. An auxiliary to the Jr O V AM, the Daughters of Liberty, is organized.

Mise Inet Bueh Monroe Es Chester Eg Mildred O'Neil T. L. Bailey J. Dunston New York Sarah Cogan Uffern and Airs Eugene Cogan Farrand L Brower Country Club Colony John Brower Daughters of Liberty Jamee F. Sweeney Jeunior Jersey City John L Woodrust J. D. Smith Utica Ced G. W. Bush M. BE Lorin Heacock Charles W. Taylor Ithaca David Cremond Huph Sith Suffern Any Woodhull Harriman May Sweeney Miss Sweeney Peekskill Training School For Clinton Braine New Yor Mary T. Mechan McGee Dominick Corisco George Baker Jw. O'Leary Bay Ridge M. A

Rocklander Tries For Third Term

Nyack May 20 Assemblyman Feck from Rockland County seeks a third term as party managers in the Republican ranks show strong backing in the past two terms. Organizing forces and party men reportedly favor extending his tenure despite customary two-term limits.

Nyack Agsemblyman Rockland County Cmise Feck

Wurtsboro Notes and Local Events May 20

Wurtsboro items report bungalow construction for Fueamer guests, visit by Fred Newkirk and Prof. Raymond Eddy to Mr Holmes and family in Newburgh, local callers including Mr Mortis and Mrs Boardman, fishing improved after recent rains, Fred Weller named state road foreman, summer plans for Mrs Amato, and church fair set for August 7. Norwich notes cover Commissioner hearing on charges against J D Wilson with David Fo Lee and Leo comments, date to be announced, hearings to be held in Goshen or Newburg.

Wurtsboro S. Diamond Fred Newkirk Raymond Eddy Gusville Fondsy Joseph F. Holmes Idanghter Mins Ertly Stonpias Greet Point House Sireama Fred Weller William Atnaxotth Pine Street Huboer Chauncer Robert Green The Ladies’ Dime Society KR. D. Church Pletcher Booda Delmater Middletown Laura Henderson Norwich David Fo Lee Wilson. Ie Mradt Goshen Newnes

Greenland Ice Sheet Area Revised Upward by 750000 Acres

Researchers report Greenland ice sheet extent measured in square miles has increased by about 750000 acres from prior estimates. The finding, based on newer observations, affects projections of sea level rise and regional ocean mass balance.

Sunday Socials and Visits Around Middletown Circleville

Stisville and Circleville residents enjoyed a Sunday of drives visits and greetings with New York friends. Mrs Hyde and Mrs Winter hosted callers while Rev J Lewis Evans spoke to the Grange and children prepared for Day exercises.

Circleville Socials and Church Notices May Update

Circleville events include Mr and Mrs A G Mapes visiting L W Cox, Mrs W Lee visiting Montgomery, Miss Mary Stewart recovering from tonsillitis, and a Mrs A Van Queveren Sunday school play Maidens All Forlorn performed for soldiers by young women led by Rev A Van Deveren and George Miller. W T U convention causes schedule changes.

Circleville A. G. Mapes L. W. Cox W. Lee Montgomery Mary Stewart A. van Qeveren Otisville A. van Deveren George E Miller Louis Ogden Erie Railroad Lnilea D. W. Lee Endeavor WIM T. UL Talest Scotchtown Midletown

Washingtonville News and Notices

In Washingtonville Mrs E Jobncce dies after Sunday, leaving a husband and nine children. Corrie, daughter, returns home. Brooklyn preacher Cadman to lecture May 27 at Moffat Library. Mrs D Little and daughter with nephew in Cornwall. Katherine Felter hosts a party for 25. Lyman Gerow of Cornwall announces a new son last week. Mabdei Hoskings visiting Newark two weeks. Rev Arther M Elliot resigns from Port Jervis Presbyterian, to become pastor at Ramapo. Monticello Inn to reopen this spring as Monticello Inn on Breadfax. new hotel venture led by Charles Foley of HY Funh ate.

Stisville Supervieur Les Harding Circleville Middletown Cail- Ou Jere New York Tyler Metropolis Carhatt Koenig George Smith Abram Hyde New York City Misa Linds B. Wood Newars N. 1 Charles Roesch Walker Ridgewood Mitchell Finchville Yankee Lake Andrew Crate Town Frank P. Howser Bensel Fancher Alfred Ketcham Sanatorium Winifred Winter Rush W. Lake Ladies’ Ald Society M”E Church Presbyterian Misa Cuddeback Connecticut Ray Evepa Brooklyn Misa Cora Griffin Oakland Frank Robin Sly and Children Denton Laura Mulock Thuralay Brittain Polly France Lavra Mulock J. Lewis Evans The Grange Irvin Winter Frank Lowden MBS Fresbyterian Warren Cuddeback Piats Aaron Winter Port Jervis Washingtonville Mar Jobncce Corrie Tr. Cadman Moffat Library M. E Church D. Little Tuthill Wekend Cornwall Katherine Felter Lyman Gerow Mabdei Hoskings Newark N. J Arther M. Elliot Port Jeers Elliott Presbyterian Church Ramapo

Grangers to Give Old Time Dance At Montgomery

Montgomery plans an old time dance at Grange Hall on Wednesday May 21 with a mix of old and up to date dances. The event features a May 24 screen showing The Mysterious Miss Terry with Billy Burke and is part of a week of local entertainment amid other village updates including farm activity and community notices.

Grangers Montgomery Grange Grange Hall Wedneshay Richard Gershen Jersey City Deutch Black New York City Miss Terry Billy” ‘Burke Benior’s Hall Ellis Carvey John J

Brophy House Burns Away Near Harleyville Landmark Resort Destroyed

The Brophy House a renowned summer resort near Harleyville was totally destroyed by fire early Thursday morning with an estimated loss around 29000. Origin of the blaze is undetermined. The building and contents were partially insured and the property had been run by George and Anna Brophy, descendants of the original owners, with Mrs. John H. Knapp connected as part owner. The fire marks the end of a famous era in the summer boarding house trade.

Brophy Harleyville George Anna Brophy Joan Brophy John H. Knapp Hurleyville Columbia

Pine Bush Pastor Declines New Charge

May 20 Pine Bush Rev. John J. Stream announced from the pulpit that he declined the call from the Re forged Church of Boland, stating his usefulness to the Pine Bush congregation had just begun, with a salary increase offered. Other notes describe local entertainments, visits, and residents’ movements including Elsa Voegelin’s surprise party, a church play, and assorted family visits in the area.

Pine Bush Prospect ‘Church John J. Stream Church of Boland Elsa Voegelin Charles Voegelin Codding Ton’s Fred RP Decker Ralph D. Crawford Middletown State Hospital George ‘Tilford Sidney and Binghamton George Romer William Ives New York City William. Barrett Borden Avenue

Divorce Case Belief of Rich Husband Tells Story

An old man of 73, Mr. Winters, is accused in a divorce case involving Mrs Wheeler and Mrs Winters. The defense portrays the plaintiff as a doting husband influenced by jealousy, noting Mrs Winters expected wealth but earned about 4007 dollars annually. Judge Wiggins suggests the conflict stems from disappointment and hints a trial will be scheduled this term, with Tompkins to set a date.

Winters Wheeler Avon West Wiggins

W Spend Ie Warped Teddy Cheeks Tradeoffs

A quirky remark notes some girls achieve results through daily calisthenics while others favor cosmetics. It concludes that both paths are satisfactory, with cosmetics praised for faster outcomes.

Wake Up One Morning To Find Trouble Gone

James H. West of Newburgh N Y recounts recovery from bronchial trouble after using GOLDINE. He describes initial headaches dizziness shortness of breath and chest and back pain then notes waking free of soreness after starting GOLDINE sold at Jones Drug Store in Ghioa and other dealers in Middletown New York. The ad lists tablet price and laxative option.

James H. West Citizer Newburgh MN. Y Jones’ Drug Store Partners Ghia

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