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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1919

Page

6

Anniversary celebrated for John’s Corneil Knights of Columbus

Goshen May 32 13th anniversary of founding of John’s Corneil Knights of Columbus was celebrated at lodge rooms West Main Street. Lecturer E J Riverkame led a Knightly program with Grand Knight T Frank Collivan and delegates from Middletown Pact Port Jervis and Otisville. 46 charter members grew to 176 with 13 deaths. John D Boiti J Rd Dever and Jemee Curtis hosted entertainment by Stokes and Maron and music and storytelling. Riverkam gave a history of the order and St John’s Council. Afterward a social with refreshments followed.

Goshen John's Corneil Knights of Columbus West Main Street E. J. Riverkame John D. Boiti J. Rd. Dever Jemee Curtis Middletown Pact Robert Powers New Knights of Columbus Otisville Th J. Stokes John T. Maron Ikeepale Mr. Blakes al. Fick Midhietown Knights Mess Dever Curtis Knights of

Home Defense to Unite With Sons of Veterans for Memorial Day

A large Goshen Home Defense meeting, led by captain Frank C. Hock, voted to unite with Major H Mocras Comp No 120, Sons of Veterans, for Memorial Day observances. Plans include a park program, tree plantings in memory of Goshen’s young war dead, and local participation with veterans and younger soldiers in ceremonies on May 30.

Home Defense Sons of Veterans Goshen Home Defense Organization Frank C. Hock H. Mocras

Goshen Letter Carrier Bitten by Dog on Monday

Goshen May 21 A village letter carrier, Albert Gebwetderer, was bitten on the leg by a dog on Monday and treated at Emer Beneey Hospital. He remains able to be on duty. Other items note a boy’s request for a warrant, a vagrant taken to Port Jervis, a tire theft, and local notices on holidays, estates, and a dance event.

Goshen Albert Gebwetderer Mon- Gay Emer- Bweney Hospital Homer Vanuelder Merritt Higham Middletown

Obituary and Refreshment Tax Explanations Follow

Obituaries list residents from Livingston Manor, Waway, Washingtonville and Kirbytown with dates of death and family survivors. The Revenue Bureau explains a one cent per ten cents tax on soft drinks and ice cream sales, with exemptions for home purchases and closed containers, and penalties for evasion.

Bureau of Togernal Reverie Collectore Indi Cate

Hartig funeral held for Henry W Liariiz at Hillside cemetery

The funeral of Henry W Liariiz was conducted at 33 Harrison Street at 2 pm Thursday. Rev A VanDeveren of Clrvieville Presbyterian Church officiated. Pallbearers were W B Woolacy Charles Tor bush Edgar Wood and Exaeron Robe. Interment followed in the family plot at Hillside cemetery.

Henry W. Hartig Henry W. Liariiz Harrison Street A. VanDeveren Clrvieville Presbyterian Church W. B. Woolacy Charles Torbush Edgar Wood Exaeraon 1. Robe Intermeit Hilside Cemetery

Church Women To Serve Supper At Montgomery

In Montgomery on May 21 a church supper will be hosted by the women’s society at the chapel, starting at 6 pm until served out. Mr and Mrs Frederick Woodhead plan a three month trip to England sailing in June, with stops in Paris and France. Miss Josephine Scott, seventh grade teacher at Montgomery High, is briefly ill with a blood condition. Mrs Arnold G Hetty returned from New York to Montgomery on Monday.

Montgomery Ye Church Frederick Woodhead England América Paris France Misa Josephine Scott Montgomery High School New York Arnold G Hetty Mondar

James Gowdy Dies at Albany Civil War Veteran

James Gowdy, a well known Civil War veteran, died in Allaaz on Monday in his 81st year. General services and burial were at the former home in Walden. For years he held a state position at Albany.

James Gowdy Allaaz General Terial Surmer Walden Mr. Gowdy Albany

Ridgebury Meibodim meeting called for Friday evening

The Men's Brotherhood of the Meibodim Exisco will meet at the perish on Friday evening to umnead business and discuss a 224 mike piso for he san- Ber All members are to be present. Eyeothiagne arrrice next Sun- Bas eteping at 7.4% A eperker is ex pected to be prevent.

Ridsedary Meibodim Exisco Georch Perish Umnead Mike Piso He San- Ber Eyeothiagne Arrrice

Morrell Munterich Wedding at Brooklyn Church

Josert Morrell of Valley Stream L I and Fannie Munterich of this city wed Friday May 9 at First Place M. E. Church Brooklyn with Rev William Hamilton officiating. They will reside in Valley Stream where Morrell works. Morrell recently discharged from military service. Mrs Morrell previously worked seven years in Gam Green clothing store here. Also reported Campbell and Mrs Gally Duff of Brooklyn joined in marriage May 22 at Brick Presbyterian Church New York City.

Morrell—Munterich Josert Morrell Valley Stream L. 1 Fannie Munterich M. & Church Brooklyn William Hamilton Morrell Gam Green Amy General Hospital No. 8 Otzville Campbell—Du Warwick Brick Presbyterian Church New York City Mra Gally Duff Lewis J. Campbell Warwick James David Burrell Campbell John Kirby Nash Bert J. Berry Vanderbilt Comfort Lodge Myra Annis Reeve

Rev Mr Kettle Visits Oswego Former Home

The New York State Congregational Conference met at the Congergational Church in Oswego. Rev W F Kettle of Middletown, former Oswego pastor, attended along with notable officers and guests including Rev William A Trow Rev Willard Harmon Rev Wellla Fitch Rev Charles W Sheldon and Rev George A Tiock as they plan the sessions and address on Paris and the Peace Conference.

Oswego New York William A. Trow Sherburne Willard P. Harmon Niagara Fells Recketery Wella A. Fitch Riverhead Charles W. Sheldon George A. Tirock Syracuse, Wise

William Sulzer Is Recovering From Illness

Reported in New York a former governor William Sulzer has been critically ill for two weeks with pneumonia. A specialist was called, doctors fought to aid him, and family updates indicate he is not improving, with the crisis ongoing.

Sylvester Decker Westtown Els Kame New York Wyltem Sulger Peme

O. and W. Machinist Suffers Finger Hart

A machinist at O. and W. wounded his finger while operating at 8:54 Tuesday. The injured worker, Bag-S Mea, was taken to a hospital at 19.13 o'clock where doctors attended him briefly before admission.

Soger Bag-S Theat Hospital JR Ticles Tallegd Company

Unimate Sed. Tt! Rising as a Famous Soldier

Fragmentary OCR reads a veteran named Renny sekel asked a wise elder about bravery. The elder Har ford replied succinctly that courage lies in facing danger, and the tale centers on a soldier’s emerging reputation amid perilous times.

Fourres Renny Sekel

Rev B B Senith to Lead Sunday Morn Service

Middletown minister Rev B B Senith will conduct the morning service next Sunday at Howells church. Family notices include Milton G Lumsden and infant Milton Jr of Mt Ver, Miss Irene Tears of Otisville, and Henry Brove of Sunny. Movements report Mapes and Emily relocating to a farm. Dedisy A Dalond and friends attended a recent event. The social in the church lecture room last Friday drew a good crowd.

Miva Dedisy A. Daland Beaclair Elizabeth Dalend

Plans Near East Drive at Monroe

Vague civic notice outlines a meeting to determine a quota for a local project. Officials state a committee will announce details soon and a plan may begin shortly. Over 3000 renders are mentioned daily in a context suggesting preparatory activity.

C. Sanu Vilege Gee Atawevion Sten Ceatrman Sith Iil Goaizman Wd

Milk Market Receipts Rise In April 1919 Prices Stabilize

April 1919 shipments to New York totaled 1,790,510 cans of milk and 90,591 cans of cream and unsweetened condensed. Daily average milk cans reached 74,871, up 4,184 cans from 1918. May milk price set at 6.06 in the 151-170 mile zone. butter and cheese prices referenced. The Milk Reporter notes broad satisfaction with the price-fixing plan after two months of operation.

Milk Reporter New York New York Milk Conference Board Dalrymeny League

Railroad Rates Danger to Cost of Living Rising

Cincinnati May 1 Cited as dangerous to the cost of living are proposed increases in railroad rates. Walker D Hines director general of railroads warned against precipitate rate hikes and urged improvements in efficiency to avoid higher prices for necessities. He said reforms could raise revenue and cut costs without substantial rate increases.

Cincinnati de Slane Walker D. Hines Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Freteht Handtera

Goshen Trolley Car Delayed By Accident

A Goshen trolley destined for 1220 was delayed near Owens Station after a wire broke and a pole snapped. Conductor Simpson and Motorman Skinner directed passengers as a repair car and two other cars ferried the group to Goshen, arriving at 3 10. Repairs were completed Wednesday afternoon.

Whch Mariner

Women of Company I Honor Members With Luncheon

A surprise luncheon for Company I New York Guard members followed weekly drill at Highland Avenue. Captain Bradden Decker ordered a halt around 9 40 pm as the assembly adjourned to the mess hall. Committee hosts included Mrs Rottenheim, Mrs Hume, Mrs Corwin, Mrs Millen, Mrs Civepeon, Mrs Snyder, Pauline Stein, and Armorer Emerson H. Rove. Mrs Ruth Gretel of Momatalndsis is recovering from injuries.

Company I New Tork Guard Highland Avenue Bradden Decker Mmm Pla Mmm Pla Rottenheim, Chairman, Mra. Russel Hume, Mrs. Allen W. Corwin Wiewad Millen, Jr Richa P. Civepeon Mistes Motte Snyder Pauline Stein Emerson H. Rove

State Hospital Commission Visits City for Spring Inspection

The State Hospital Commission led by Dr Charles W Pilgrim visited Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital for a spring inspection. They praised ward conditions and noted staff shortages while touring cottages at Comfort Farm and renovations under Assembly Hall. They approved new women tuberculosis building plans housing 200 patients per unit. The group planned further tours to Matteawan Poughkeepsie and western New York hospitals. Overnight wage increases for state hospital employees averaging 18 percent were announced to Gov Smith.

State Hospital Commission Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital Charles W. Pilgrim Andrew D. Morgan Fredk A. Hieging Everett Elwood John J. Riley Ashley Matteawan Poughkeepaie Binghamton New York Gov. Smith State Hospital

Governor Signs Teachers Pay Bill for 2000 State Teachers

Governor A. E. Smith has signed the bill affecting about 2,000 teachers. It increases salaries, sets board discretion for future raises, and classifies cities for application. Middletown falls under third class, with female pay not equalized there. Minimum pay in third class cities is $220 and high school pay $840 with eight annual increments open to local boards.

A. E. Smith Middletown Echon Wintmam Ag Ziautomm Ja

Finegan to Take New School Job in Albany

Albany May 1 Dr Thames reports Finegan assistant commissioner of education and acting head of the New York Department of Education will leave September 1 to become general commissioner of education at $13,000 a year. He has served 37 years in the department, rising from teacher to his present post. He helped push legislation increasing the minimum age from 14 to 16 and allowing honorary degrees for certain colleges.

Albany Thames Finegan Adacem New York

Otisville Man Still Climbing Death in Otisville Case

Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a case involving Jesper A Writer, secretary and treasurer roles, with a leadership split at a local Colorado company. The garbled text references a death, a separation of offices, and mentions Osisvile figures and multiple names in a community context. The report is unclear but centers on a notable local incident and personnel changes.

Jesper A Essarer Colorado Fock Issa

Monticello Woman Dies at Age 73 in Monticello

Mrs. Ela Milliken, wife of Wien Williken, died at her Monticello home on Tuesday aged 73 years. The funeral was held at Tharst Feeok W R Feiler of Kinz Street, with her brother and Mrs. iB. Pablorr of 25 Bas Aveane in attendance.

Elienvills FP. Mar Castle Peter Castle Howard Terwjliggr Wawareing Reformed Church Howard Terwilliger Wawarsing Fantineilt Washingtonville Annie Jeanette Johnson E. C Johnson Twin Elm Farm North Road L. BR. Felter Sistera Andrew Blairstown Washingtonville Cemetery Monticello Ela Milliken Wien Williken Monttcallo Heb Tharst Feeok R Feiler Kinz Street Ib. Pablorr Bas Aveane Barred

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