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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
5
At a Friday evening gathering of the First Baptist Church members a Men’s Club was organized with 17 charter members. W. W. Clark chaired the session at 7 o clock, officers were elected, and a constitutions document was adopted and signed by attendees. The club plans monthly social meetings and community relief work, signaling a promising start.
May 24 item from an Occasional Correspondent reports our new justice Sidney Stolih confined by a cold. Memorial War observed Monday by decree of the Grand Army National Commander. May 31 notes a Main street mishap with front wheels detaching and Al Furman’s sudden illness. George Smith from Thrall Hospital is back but remains under care. Alfalfa storage tips claim green hay to be fragrant and nearly dustless if salted and aired. hay may spoil if not kept. Local dealers in send and concrete Ir and Mills. Siberia block manufacturing touted. A parasol claim to draw attention from earthly cares.
Johnson visits Breeze Fill. Clerk Herbert McDonell plans to leave for barber trade. Epworth League of Ridgely M E Church plans July 4 entertainment for charity. Local business updates note early summer activity. New York couple arrives at Breeze… house painting underway. Postmaster Wheeler plans a few weeks’ stay.
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A heavy frost early morning. Mr Schilt of Brholdyn NY plans repairs for summer hamme. S A Adams of Summitville ships groceries by weekly wagon. Phillipsport grocer Aldrich with Opeles delivers Tue Fri. Jeonce Romer of Wurtsboro visits Thursday. Two butchers a baker and a peddler keep Haven supplied. Amy Carwithen recovering health with aunt Mrs Smith. The Haven post office aims to become money crest soon. The Times-Press remains a very Newsy paper.
Emmet Jones delivering milk near Glover Clapham’s home in Bloomingburg was thrown from a wagon after his horse bolted when a motorcycle was moved from a barn. The wagon hit an apple tree, Jones sprained his shoulder but returned home next day. The horse tangled in a chicken wire fence but escaped with minor scratches. House hunters visit village, suggesting possible cottage investments.
May 21 reports Jessé L. Dillistin's funeral largely attended on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Israel Dillistin extends thanks for the generosity shown after their loss. Ascension Day services were held at St Joseph's Polish RC Church and St Edward's Church. Miss Force of Westtown visits at Mrs. John W Winters home. Miss Libbie Berfer visiting Mount Vernon New Jersey. Mrs A W Taylor spending days at Rutherford New Jersey. Villages and towns hidden by foliage.
Mary 2 Westtown reports praise for roadwork by Commissioner Charles Wherry and notes both churches plan Children's Day. Rev Rhinesmith will preach the annual Juniors sermon at Unionville M E Church. Most residents planting corn. Lower Road division St Church to hold a social at Charlie Lines home on Tuesday evening Mar 25. Welcomer extended to all.
In Circuitville on Thursday evening May 23 a church event features a strawberry sale and homemade candy. proceeds go to the church. The marriage of Mrs Fanni Chamberlain to Willam Xi is planned at the children’s home on North Clark Street.
Fragmentary notes describe a 1910 convention with references to a regal event, Omar, and a journal conversion. The readable parts hint at a historical gathering, its attendees, and possible discussions, but details are incomplete and names limited.
The incident involves Erie athlete Brie Preven BR from the New You squad during a wrestling event. Details indicate an injury occurred after a contested move, prompting reevaluation of the competitor's status and next steps for recovery and return to action.
Fequint John F. Rose received honorary membership in the Newhareh Tarn Veron Thar Ticht and expressed appreciation for the honor granted by a complementary smoker and chtertakamenh.
State Highway Commission considers a radical change in macadam roads using a bituminous binder to improve durability and reduce dust. Though higher initial cost, maintenance savings are expected to offset expenses. Counties listed in New York would share increased costs with state aid possible.
Capt Decker of the 24th received William J H Chapin’s January 29 1999 inspection report. The War Department and Maj Melnisre noted excellent material and projected the company becoming among the best in the regiment. Average attendance 96.31 percent. three members absent. company short one first lieutenant and one second lieutenant.
Otisville Grange No. 1020 celebrated its fifth anniversary with guests from Wawaranda Grange and other local groups. An entertainment program of recitations readings and farces showcased talent. Past Master John G presided at the close, honoring members and visitors with music and tokens of appreciation.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and offerings after the loss. Grateful for Rev Dr Yoong's spiritual ministrations and for those who attended the funeral. Mr and Mrs Alp Garcock and William T Knight acknowledge support from the New York Ontario and Western Railway Company over the grade crossing condition at Clays Streamer Camp and note a new device installed at the crossing.
Recalled sale records indicate a famous horse sale with an amount around 32000 dollars. The brief note cites James Ent of Midte and a transaction involving horns Marr, reflecting a historic auction fragment from the period.
Montgomery bulletin lists church meeting notices, visits and returns from New York, Middletown and Newburgh. Includes the Presbyterians, Episcopal service violin solo, Senior's Hall dance by Maybrook players, attendance figures, teaching appointments, visitors to Middletown, and a Catholic Cemetery walk and frolic.
In Washingtonville on Sunday morning Rev. Mr Chasey delivered a very interesting sermon on the subject Ammy Brother's Keeper. Miss Mollie Bond, daughter of Dr and Mrs George S Bond, is seriously ill at home on North Street. Miss Margaret Moffat visits Centre Moriches Long Island for a few weeks. Susie Conger has gone to Newburgh to live with her brother Charles Mapes. A sociable will be held Wednesday evening at Charles Hooker's home for Methodist Church benefits. William M VanDuzer and men were in New Paltz last week moving a large building. Epworth League Anniversary was observed Sunday evening at the Methodist Church with decoration and music. A new garage and building by William & Duzer of E R Emerson's Farm is nearly finished and to be painted. Mr Williams has released the Filmore Werant place and a nephew of his wife is reported critically ill in New York. Clara Dunn leads the school pupils to camp in June. H OX Greene has started erecting 338 new Demme on North site by the Clow shop house. Miss Harlow of Nyack has visited A R Pennell at Trusting Ret and Will BROUGHT TO HOSPITAL. John Riel, injured weeks ago in a fall from a coach at Newlitzh, was removed to the Aid State Hospital in a condition requiring treatment. The article notes the local church women wearing large hats and references a past remark about removing the pastor in connection with a Cleveland Plain Dealer item.
An odd OCR reading touts Perry Davis Packer acid as a universal pain remedy. The garbled text promises relief from sprains and various ailments, then devolves into a jumble about beetles and sizing, making the ad unreadable and unclear.
North End notes report the Kerhonkson public school where T. J. Cole of 23 Wisner Avenue teaches since last September closes for summer. Cole and family plan to travel to a cottage near Slate Hill next week. other items include tenants repairing cottages, moves, and local residents improving properties on Wisner and Highland avenues.
A May 24 notice invites ladies of the Excelsior division to a sociable at the Misses Sarer home with a music program by Helen and Harold Pelton from Middletown. The column also reports measles, illness of Mrs Sayer, visits by George C. Sayer, a sermon by Rev. Brown, and local changes including Charles Horton’s recovery and George Gibbs shipping cattle to New York.
The Life Underwriters Association of the district held a meeting at the Basle Hotel, Kingston, on Monday at 27. Members attended from Catskill, Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, Cornwall, Middletown, and nearby areas. The report notes diplomatic tensions as General Bracken joined government troops at Versailles and Lord John, the British ambassador, was present. A man named Lord Lroos was wounded by a shell from a window observation post, prompting the remark that it would be dangerous for her majesty's ambassador to be killed.
The Catholic Standard and Times recounts a beginner golfer and his caddie in a humorous miscue. The learner, earnest and unsure, struggles with proper club choice and etiquette while attempting a shot.
May week in Ellenville brings visits from officials and residents. School Commissioner Perry visited public schools. William DuBois plans to return with his wife after medical care. Panama bound Stephen Cannon left for a government police post. Benjam in Rogers dies at 83 in Keyport. Local roadway work and renovations at Cragsmoor, Wayside Inn alumni banquet plan, and spring travel patterns noted.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Reformed Church hosted a well attended sociable at Mrs. A D Falconer's home on Wednesday evening, netting eighteen dollars for society finances. A substantial supper was served and the evening was enjoyable. Also notes mention Borden’s ink being hauled to Wallkill condensery affecting local staffing. Miss Lillian M Phelps of Niagara Falls will speak at Graham Church Sunday evening. Newton Higby, bedridden by illness, hopes to resume work soon.
May 21 notes report new homes for John Sands and Andrew Craig on the north side nearing completion. After a two weeks visit Misa Grace Bord has returned home. Color Harding described as our local weather disseminator in his travels to and from the Bordens creamery. Grocery store sold. Alonzo Frost sold for L. J. Tyler a modern grocery store on Knapp avenue. Charles Holting possession clean. Lunch wagon proprietor Leslie Morehouse of Kerhockson is owner of the new land baron on Novik street beside the Empire garage.
Simple constriction brace promotes upright posture with mild comfort. Aimed at aiding proper expansion and good figure. Price listed at 1.00. Interested buyers are invited to call for details.
A Montgomery area obituary page records the death of Mrs. Charice H. Wright, widow of Charles Wright, near Salisbury Mills. Surviving children number thirteen with ten living, and funeral arrangements set for Bethlehem Chapel. Also noted are obituaries for Samuel Williams, William D. VanKeuren, Mrs. Willet Vail, Mrs. Hattie Williams, and a death notice for Elizabeth Weygant Aird, with family connections and service details.
Samuel Wiwams died Thursday at Wallen after years with the late Crmus Bowne. Charles Decker, a Walden foundry worker, died of pneumonia at home Thursday at age four.
Miss Nellie Beebe, wife of Judge Gaorke M. Reebs of Elienville, is in a New York hospital undergoing an operation for an affection.
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