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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
5
Goshen finance committee of Goshen Field Inc met to plan a campaign to raise 5000 dollars for a new athletic field. canvassers will begin Saturday, with a large clock showing daily funds progress. slogan Watch the Clock. also notes Memorial Day observance and local fire and veteran activities.
The Library Institute meets today with many librarians and library workers present. Steve Baker, 54, fell stepping from a train at Walden station Tuesday night, breaking his leg and being taken to Orange Run for care. Louise DeFriese, of Orange Farm, had both feet amputated at Thrall Hospital after winter injuries, returning home and recuperating. Joseph Weir, formerly of Goshen, now living in Cornwall Landing, visited town yesterday.
The K of C initiated several members into the second degree last night and arranged a trip to Port Jervis for Sunday where members will be initiated into the third degree. Fifteen Middletown and sixteen Port Jervis members received second degree initiation here.
The Greening market at the corner of John Street and Greenwich Avenue opens this morning in the former Howell Bros. market space.
County jail inmates are painting the jail’s ironwork this morning with James Stock serving as the foreman guiding the crew.
The Port Jervis Construction Company began work on village streets with a steam roller. Crews laid pavement on South Street yesterday and moved to South Church Street today.
W Gibbs, once a well known citizen of Goshen, was in town today and stopped at the Occidental Hotel.
Peter Daley of Brooklyn visits friends on Orange Avenue, spending time with locals during an informal outing.
The P. O. of A. will hold a euchre Thursday night at Odd Fellows Hall. All friends are cordially invited.
J. H. Crabtree a Montgomery wool manufacturer had three fingers of his left hand badly smashed at 9 15 p m while alighting from westbound train No 199. His hand caught in a passenger coach door and Dr Condict of Goshen attended the injury.
Morris Collins severed his connections with the Black and Ferguson restaurant, ending his involvement in management and operations. No further details were provided on his departure.
Charles Wolf of New York City has accepted a position as clerk in the Occidental Hotel, adding to the staff roster of the property as it expands.
Goshen May 23 Last evening the board of directors of the association to manage lands donated by A B Murray Jr and Dr Jas C Coleman met and transacted important business. The incorporation draft was presented and adopted outlining the purpose to acquire hold and improve property to create and maintain a field for athletic contests.
Mrs. D Warren Dunn has moved to Staten Island for a farm manager post with the New York City Farm Colony. J and Mrs Harold Mailler of Peekskill returned from visiting her parents Mr and Mrs M B McDermott. Rev George W Grinton to give Memorial Day address at Hamptonburgh. Other notices list visits and health updates for residents in Port Jervis and area.
Miss Mary Elfred Moshier daughter of Mr and Mrs Davis T Moshier of 111 Linden avenue and John Leon Mahon of 99 East avenue were solemnized at St Josephs Church on Monday morning by Rev Father Murphy. Attendants were Miss M Constant and W Mahon. They leave for Washington DC and will reside in New Haven Connecticut. The bride works as a clerk for Carson and Towner Company and the groom is manager at Tower Supply Company.
Miss Mary R. Finan daughter of Mrs. Thomas Fin an will marry Charles C. Reiley on June 3 in Golden at the bride’s mother home None but relatives will witness the ceremony Miss Anne Hayden Finan will be her sister’s only attendant and the best man will be Lesile E Reiley
Miss Emma Little of East Orange New Jersey visits cousin Mrs James Helms. Miss Lydia Hull hosts Nellie Slingerland of Johnson County plus Miss PelSing of Finchville and Willard Moore of Otisville. Ruth Doyle returns to Middletown High Senior Class after pleurisy. Agnes Daly returns from New York with Mrs Scannell. L Fitzgerald visits Middletown shopping. Winfield Mapes family of East Orange visit O W Mapes.
Archibald D Pine 67 of Monticello died Monday night at St Francis Hospital after a weeklong illness. Born near Monticello to Newman and Harriet Pine he studied at Monticello Academy and Albany State Normal School. He worked as a public school principal in southern New York and later lived in Atlantic Iowa and Barryville. Surviving relatives include two sons Louis and Leon, three sisters, and several brothers. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. at the late home with burial in Warwick Cemetery.
Mrs Leonard M Brown aged 45 years 14 days died after a long illness at her home in Montgomery. She suffered neuritis and an earlier surgical tumor operation with temporary improvement. She was a Presbyterian Church member and survived by her husband and four children Mis Hampton Clarise and Lewis. Funeral Friday at 2 30 p m at her home with interment Riverside Cemetery.
Jesse L. Martin aged 64 years eight months and 16 days died at his home near Independent school house on Tuesday morning May 16. He was the son of Jacob and Nancy Martin born at the homestead farm near Independent. Survived by two sons Fred L. and Jacob, a brother Scott Martin and a sister Mrs. Sarah E. Wilson. Funeral held Friday at home with Rev. Co H. Rannale and burial in Paepakatine cemetery.
Mrs Lizzie Ball widow of Floyd Ball died at her Maple avenue home Monday afternoon May 22 after a period of illness. She leaves three sons Harold Joe Floyd and Roy and a daughter Ethel, all with connections in local and nearby towns. She belonged to Monroe M E Church and was a faithful member.
Mrs Russell Wiggins, guest of Mrs Dean Albert Smith on Riverside Drive, is expected to return to her Middletown home Thursday.
Mrs Susan Mathews wife of William H Mathews died in Florida Wednesday morning in her 52nd year. She was the daughter of Phoebe A Miller and Bosse Thomas Edenll of Eden ville. Mrs Mathews is survived by her
Mrs Andrew Neall nee Awilda Beemar, aged about 49, died at her home near Westtown following a year long illness. She was treated in New York for cancer without hope. Survived by husband and children, funeral held Saturday at Tresbyterian Church with Rev F M Line officiating. interment in the family plot at the church yard.
George A. Furman died Wednesday at age 49 in this city. The private funeral will be at 2:30 PM Sunday at Undertaker Merritt's parlors, with burial in the Florida family pit. He is survived by sister Mrs. A. H. Porter and brother Harry Furman. Mother Mrs. Mary F B Furman died April 5.
Patrick Doran of Guymard died at his home 311 Sth Street Jersey City Sunday morning after a two day illness from pneumonia. He leaves his wife and parents with a brother in Middletown and two sisters Mrs Edward Clements of Port Jervis and Sister M Agnes of Domian Convent Albany.
Samuel W Evans locomotive engineer on the New York Division died in a New York hospital after a long career on passenger trains 173 and 176 between Port Jervis and Jersey City. He lived in Jersey City and his engine 968 bore his name.
Motorcycle Patrolman August Maes arrested C. Kenneth Smith of Central Garage Company on Highland Avenue for exceeding 30 miles per hour. Smith pleaded guilty before Recorder Howard M. Starr and was fined ten dollars, then released after payment.
Miss Effie L. Van Demark daughter of ex Alderman Chester Van Demark hosted the G L Co Club at 51 Broadstreet on Wednesday evening. The engagement to Paul Harmon son of Mr and Mrs John C Harmon 126 Prospect Street is announced in the Times Prese want columns.
The 1916 season for trotters and pacers looks promising as plans are set to boost operations across the country. Orange County with its three meetings in Monroe Goshen and Middletown plans a busier circuit than ever as the fair committee promises improvements and strong entries for Middletown.
The Trotter and Pacer extols Goshen as the country’s premier center for half mile racing and lauds the Historic Track. Writers Monroe and Harry Clay of Middletown are cited for memorable praise as Rensselaer Weston Horace P. Murphy and William K. Dickerson forecast even stronger sentiment from turf writers observing the three county tracks.
The Tuxedo show in Orange County aims to boost local equestrian interest with Pierre Lorillard Jr as executive committee secretary driving plans for a record entry list by May 31. Committee seeks to reclaim enthusiasm and make the event a countywide showcase for horsemen.
The committee in charge includes prominent horse world figures such as Theodore Frelinghuysen, George Griswold, Pierre Lorillard Jr., W. M. Hoffman, A. P. D. Juilliard, Richard Mortimer, Robert Goelet, Ambrose Monell, G. G. Mason, C. B. Alexander, W. Averill Harriman, H. M. Tilford, O. J. Brand, Richard Delafield, N. L. Rn. Edgar and J. Insley Blair.
The committee leading the Tuxedo show includes prominent Goshen men and others from Monroe Goshen and Middletown. Participants with matinee horses in Goshen this summer feature Lorillard Harriman Goelet Monell Tilford Hoffman and Delafield among many others. The event is described as an Orange County affair in every respect due to widespread local interest.
Workers at Monroe Goshen and Middletown raceways accelerate track preparations amid late spring delays. Caretakers and crews increase effort for spring and early summer workouts.
The three fall meetings are larger than previous years with more prize money attracting entrants from the north east south and west. Entries show broad U S and Canadian representation though border unrest has likely kept Mexican turfmen out, a fact regretted.
Derby in the van signals Monroe’s first half mile gun readying. The effort has begun and Derby will soon begin to record fast times.
Secretary Weston and Col. John D. King oversee improvements to the Historic Track grounds in Goshen. Jim Bradley tends lawns and floral displays, a major county attraction, while Gus Gillespie plans to lead artists decorating buildings to refresh the scene for Orange County’s dies.
Middletown will likely be the last of the trio to arrive but Horace P Murphy will be settled soon and Bill Royce along with Frank Finn will start work promptly. The note signals readiness for the trio to assume roles in the local setup.
Mrs Belle Bromley died early May 14 at her sister Mrs E A Palmer’s home after a six month illness. She was in her 70th year and cremation will follow private services. interment in Hillside Cemetery Middletown NY. She was daughter of A A Bromley linked to Middletown’s City Hall area and Wallkill Academy. The Bromley sisters were prominent in local social life.
A complimentary dinner was given at the Palatine in Newburgh for Hon. W. P. Platt after a month long trial term. Guests from Newburgh and beyond included county officials, former Governor Odell and former Senator Taylor with speeches by several judges and local leaders. The Middletown delegation returned home that night.
Local coal dealers met and set a price schedule valid through September. A 40 cent per ton reduction applies to all grades except pea coal which stays steady but may rise by September. Delivery and yard prices are listed, with final decisions on increases tied to mine conditions.
Watson H. Giddings will present an organ recital on Sunday afternoon at 4 30 o clock at the Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church assisted by Howard P. Bailey.
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