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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1916

Page

7

Blooming Grove Chapter Elects at Washingtonville Meeting

Blooming Grove Chapter D A R gathers at Mrs Jesse Hulse home near Washingtonville for annual reports a social session and new member proposals Four new members joined and two more named for membership The chapter awards essay prize to Miss Kittie Storms Monroe High School for Orange County During the Revolutionary era Memorial Day will feature a prize ceremony and yearbooks Officers elected include Regent Miss Jennie V Woodhull and several vice regents secretaries and a treasurer with Mrs Henry Webb and Mrs William Findlay on the Sailing Board

Washingtonville Blooming Grove Jesse Hulse Belle Strong Isaac A Post Memorial Y Fletcher Stuart Continental Congress Stuart Kittie Storms Monroe High School Orange County Roscoe Smith Moffat Jennie V.woodhull Clarence Knight Alexander Thompson Mary B. Strong Gilbert Gerow Estelle Thayer Agnes B. Helme Eliza Cameron Soal Board Henry Webb William Findlay Wm. V. Seaman

Husband's pledge placed in coffin at funeral

Atlantic City mourners watched W Henry Willis seal a letter of devotion in his wife Annie Willis's coffin. The oath follows a six generation family custom, vows to remain husband until death, sworn May 24 1916 before Notary Public William F Moise.

Atlantic City Annie Willis W. Henry Willis Herusband Willis Annie A. Willia Annie William F. Moise Notary Public

Doctor Speaks on Tuberculosis to Hospital Corps

Dr. Donald D. Campbell of Otisville Sanatorium lectured the Hospital Corps detachment, First Infantry, N. G. N. Y., on tuberculosis. He outlined symptoms, early action, and the disease’s impact on the body, and discussed treatment approaches used at Otisville New York Sanatorium. Sergeant Henshaw led a drill and introduced the address.

Donald D. Campbell Otisville First Infantry N. G Campbell Henshaw Regular Army Middletown New York

Trail Hitters Meeting Set at First Presbyterian Church

The Williams Trail Hitters Association will hold its regular weekly meeting Friday evening in the chapel of the First Presbyterian Church at 7 30 o clock. All members and friends are urged to attend.

Williams Trail Hitters Association First Presbyterian Church

Outcault Advertising Co vs H Blake Stratton Trial Ends

In Monticello Sullivan County Supreme Court term led by Justice Chester, 249 cases on calendar. The Outcault Advertising Co. sued Monticello postmaster H Blake Stratton for 166 dollars over canceled ad deliveries after Stratton sold his furniture and undertaking business before May 1912. jury verdict: no cause of action.

Monticello Supreme Court Justice Chester Sullivan County Chester Outcault Advertising Co H. Blake Stratton

Wagons Sought for Memorial Day Parade

Sunday school children train for Memorial Day exercises under Physical Director Greason of Memorial Church. Due to crowding, the parade drill moves from the gym to the State Armory at 3 30 this afternoon and the parade committee requests loan of a wagon for transporting smaller children.

Greason Memorial Church State Armory

Log Cabin Villa Outing at Goshen

Newburgh on May 25 members of the Log Cabin Villa enjoyed an outing to Goshen in autos leaving around 2 PM and returning about 8 PM. Mrs. Fred B. McDowell hosted with village guests. dinner followed a 6 PM service. Plans for summer trips include Kingston and Ashokan Dam and a cottage visit at Orange Lake.

Newburgh St. Luke's Hospital Goshen Fred McDowell Orange Lake New York Hudson

Indictments Pending In County Court Records

James D. McGiffert, clerk of the county courts, prepared an indictment book listing outstanding cases for three years and handed it to the district attorney. More than 600 indictments were found in that period, with 100 still on hand as the term approaches. Some defendants are free on bail, some jailed, and a few deceased.

James D. McGiffert Aecsurt

Mrs Wilbur Entertains Friends at Linden Avenue Home

Mrs Grace Wilbur of 175 Linden avenue entertained friends Wednesday evening in honor of her visiting father J M Biauvelt. Attendees enjoyed card playing music and social time with refreshments served.

Wilbur Grace Wilbur Linden Avenue P. m J. M. Biauvelt

Times-Press want columns advertisement note

Advertisement heading directs readers to use the Times-Press want columns for notices and listings. It urges submitting items through the newspaper’s designated channels for inclusion.

Times-Press

Former Alderman Whalen Visits City From Brockton Mass

Ex Alderman John J Whalen of Brockton Mass renews acquaintances here while on a Pennsylvania sales route for a large shoe firm. Whalen who ten years ago worked with the late William H Myers at Midway Park stopped over during his trip east.

John J. Whalen Brockton Mass William H. Myers Midway Park Mr. Whalen Pennsylvania

Presbyterian Night program in Montgomery church

The Montgomery Presbyterian Church set for Thursday night featuring hymns and readings. Rev. Arthur Newman of Bridgehampton will lead, with Rev. Emory Wester, Rev. Thomas Elder, and Rev. John H. Thompson among speakers. Ivan G. Martin will give an address titled The Presbyterian Church and the State. Peter Lugner joins Central Dairy. Peter Miller turns 80. George Green’s taxi crash near Coldenham injures none seriously.

Montgomery Presbyterian Church Synod Arthur Newman Bridgehampton L. L Presbytery Emory D. Wester Suffern N. Y Thomas D. Elder Green Island Montgomery Church Presbyterian Church In United States John H. Thompson State Ivan G. Martin Peter Lugner Central Dairy Company Peter FE. Miller George Green Coldenham William Ewing Ford

Lecture on Firefighting Tales Draws Florida Audience

Florida residents recall Miss Myrtle Many’s return from New York as Captain Geo W Lappire prepares a stereopticon lecture on urban firefighting heroism. The event at Presbyterian Church on Thursday May 265 urges all firemen to attend, with proceeds for Baraca Clans interest. Nearby notes mention local visits and school year-end plans in Pine Bush and Crawford Ohio.

Florida Myrtle Many Ralph DeKay Jamesville N. Y Geo. W. Lappire New York City Presbyterian Church Baraca Charles C. Wheeler Daisy Vanderburgh New Milford Ferguson John Poppins Big Island Pearl River Osborn Deckertown

Thimble Party Postponed to June 2 at Westtown

Westtown May 25 The Thimble Party planned for Friday at Mrs Frank Graham’s home is postponed to Friday June 2.

Westtown Frank Graham

Newburgh District Attorney Receives Harlow Arrest Telegram

Newburgh May 25 District Attorney Henry Hirschberg received a telegram from Sheriff Whittaker Crown Point Ind stating he had caused the arrest of Steven Harlow who consented to come to Newburgh without a requisition. Harlow indicted last September for abandoning his wife and two children Paul 11 and Gertrude 7. Harlow from Montgomery.

Newburgh Henry Hirschberg Whittaker Crown Point Ind Steven Harlow Harlow Paul Gertrude Montgomery

Amusing Searsville School Play Graces Grange Hall

On May 19 the Searsville School staged The District School at Blueberry Corners in Grange Hall. Cast included Sim Dipsey Bobby O Lee and Billy Crowfoot with Susan Crowfoot in supporting roles. Esther Gillesple supervised the plan and students performed songs and a puppet-like finale.

Searsville Grange Hall Blueberry Corners Sim Dipsey Bobby O’lee Bobby Billy Crowfoot Billy Susan Perkine Oscar Henry Billings Henry Crist Smith Leonard Miller Miss Dashaway Pearl Galloway Belinda Sharp Alice Judson Simple Zora Henry Blundergrass Karl Baker A. Rumpf Jeremiah Jenking W. Roberts Dilly Crowfoot W. ‘Youngblood David Snobs A. Kelsey Obeah Buzzard J. McMann W. Callan Stephen Samuel Tucker J. Callan Samuel Snooks C. Judson Luther Brown D. Callan Sally Brown M. Roberts Susan Woot G. Caudbneer Samanthaper M. Rugeney Helen Lung P. Galloway Ruth Ketchum M. Baxer Jasha Dickson Z. Henry Clarinda Geyser B. Miller Mehitable Jones Th. Miller Faithful Snooks E. Crawford Esther Gillesple Jesse Karl Chleaple Rogerta Eluge Monger

Grange Hall Services Mark First Sunday Gathering

Sunday services were held in the Grange Hall marking the year's first gathering. The Grange plans to reproduce the production titled Great Gatastrophe soon. The Searsaville School will close June 16 and Miss Empt will teach next year. A June 2 dance in Orange for baseball benefit is announced. Crawford visited Pearl Galloway Friday to Sunday. Thanks are given to Mr Billings of Pine Bush for the players’ makeup on May 19.

E. T. McLean Crawford Chancey H. T. McLean Waterbury BE. T. McLean Mandhe Wiltele South Bethlehem Grange Hall Esther Gillespie The Grange Searsaville Empt Orange A Nen ‘Crawford Pearl Galloway Mr. Billings Pine Bush

Hal Reid Seeks Cedarville Friends Aboard The Phone

Hal Reid the playwright recalls calling Cedarville in a tender monologue about old friends and childhood memories. He chats with Henry Barber’s daughter, learning of her father’s death, and ends with a choking moment before hanging up.

Columbus, Ohio Dispatch Hal Reid Chittenden Cedarville Will Charley Huffines Bob” Huffman Pleasure Wacheval Hen Henry Barber

Orange County publisher files articles of incorporation

Albany May 25 The Orange County Blue Book and Magazine Company of Newburgh has filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State. It proposes a print and publishing business with capital of 15000 dollars, shares of 100 each. Directors for the first year are Alan C. Madden William E. Woertendyke and Charles Stotesbury of Newburgh.

Albany Orange County Blue Book and Magazine Company Newburgh Alan C. Madden William E. Woertendyke Charles Stotesbury Newturab

Meat Consumption Worldwide Threshold Reaches 47 Billion Pounds

The article states that global meat usage approaches 47,000,800,000 pounds annually. It notes the vast scale of meat production and consumption across humanity, highlighting the magnitude of agricultural demand and dietary trends.

Ellenville Convocation and Valley News Events

May 25 Ellenville reports a convocation of Agerd Chapter No 246 R Stonday at Masonic Hall with an official visit by the E G M Third van. Local social notes include travel to Saratoga for a Methodist Conference and a Memorial Day dance planned at Wayetde Inn.

Ellenville Agerd R. Stonday Masonic Hall Van H. Westlake Coons F. J. Potter Saratoga The Methodist Church Welle and Thornton George Thornton Spring Glen Helen Porter LeRoy Griffin Clara Decker Harold Patterson Pine Bush Maynard Osborne

Car Collison With Cattle Leaves Miss Yager Hurt

Monticello May 26 Miss Marion Yager a law office clerk was injured when a car driven by Frank Taylor struck a cow during a near collision with a herd on the highway to Port Jervis. Taylor escaped uninjured and Yager suffered two front teeth knocked out and minor bruises but remained able to work.

Monticello Marion Yager George H. Smith Frank Taylor Port Jervis Taylor Frank Miss Yager Mies Yager

Middletown Lodge Elects Seven New Members

At the Middletown Lodge No. 1097 B P O E meeting on South street seven new members were elected. Guests included Judge Stake and Judge Tiernan from Staten Island Lodge who helped institute the Middletown unit. Also present were Julian Dreyfoos of Normandie Dairy and Charles Beinert.

Middletown Lodge South Street Judge Stake Judge Tiernan Staten Island Lodge Elke Julian Dreyfoos The Normandie Dairy Company Charles Beinert

Swiss Bell Ringer Emil Closs Performs in Greenville

Westtown May 26 tonight at 3 o clock Emil Closs the famous Swiss bell ringer will entertain at the Methodist Church in Greenville. The program includes songs stories panto mime and costumed character impersonations. After the show ladies serve ice cream.

Greenville Westtown Emil Closs

Methodists Reform Board of Home Missions Org

Saratoga Springs May 25 The Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of the Methodist Church will be reorganized with minor changes to be made. A major ity report supported a Sunday rest law for the District of Columbia and the proposal is endorsed by the Federal Council. Three publishing agents for the Methodist Book Concern were elected Henry C Jennings John H Race and Edwin R Graham. The conference continued publication of official church papers by a vote 468 to 325. An interboard conference to unify benevolences was authorized. Episcopal assignments were confirmed for multiple cities and countries. John Neulsen William H Taft spoke to 3000 about preparedness and neutrality urging a navy defense to deter aggression.

Saratoga Springs Board of Home Missions and Church Extension Methodist Rp Church W. R. Wedderspoon Washington District of Columbia Federal Council of the Churches of Christ of America Methodist Book Concern Henry C. Jennings John H. Race Cincinnati Edwin R. Graham Chicago Interboard Committee On Episcopal Residence Atlanta Frederick D. Leete Boston

State Hospital Events and Entertainment Notes

The State Hospital reports mid week entertainments with films and live acts drawing interest. Highlights include Charles Gunderson and James Meehan performances, and pianists Wagner and Herbert. Hospital staff news mentions resignations, travel to Kingston for a wedding, and staff members enlisting for service.

Memorial Day Program At State Hospital Planned

Tentative plan for Memorial Day includes a hand concert at 10 30 a m a baseball game at 2 p m and an evening dance at the State Hospital for the celebration.

State Hospital

Nurse in charge ends pleasant vacation tour

Mise Louise M Shhaefer R N in charge of the surgical pavilion has concluded a pleasant vacation segment visiting Middletown Pasonic Newark and New York cities.

Mise Louise M. Shhaefer R. N Middletown Pasonic Newark New York Cities

Broadhead Returns From New York Father Improved

Mr. Broadhead reports his father's condition is more encouraging after a trip to New York. Bakers plan vacations in June next year, diverging from their usual August in past years.

Mr. Broadhead New York

Entrance exams held for Training School for Nurses

A group of applicants, both young ladies and gentlemen, took the entrance examination for the Training School for Nurses. An additional exam for prospective candidates is scheduled for mid August.

Training School For Nurses School For Nursing

Class of 1916 Sarsquet Dance Night

The 1916 class hosts a Sarquet this evening inviting all hospital staff to join a dance after in the club room from 9 to 12 o'clock.

Vacation Season Opens For Greta Van Fradenburg

Greta M Van Fradenburg starts her annual vacation likely at White Lake, her home. Two other juniors, Anna Nolan and Helen McNamars, begin vacations June 1. With nursing school term nearly over, the vacation season begins.

Mise Greta M van Fradenburg Ia White Lake Anna Nolan Helen McNamars Cihes School of Nursing

Mrs Elizabeth Rourke On Duty After Illness Week

Mrs Elizabeth Rourke, a general night watcher at a Meth building, resumes duty after a week of illness. She was in town with her daughter.

Elizabeth Rourke Meth Tuilding

Fragmentary note on young shrubs and fret looms

A fragmented text describes a scene with a triangle of young shrubs and fret looms, noting shortness and whimsiness. The writing is incomplete and lacks clear context or identifiable events.

Landmark hickory tree near pavilion taken up after 1914 assaults

A landmark hickory tree in front of pavilion 2 near the se office is removed. The assaults of the billiard of March 1914 led to its demise, with death ensuing from the damage.

Sie

Fremont Misner Resigns From Night Watch Role

Fremont Misner, a steady night man, announces his resignation and plans to return to the flour and feed business in Livingston Manor.

Fremont Misner Livingston Manor

Poultry Department Welcomes 295 White Leghorn Chicks

On Monday the poultry department welcomed 295 White Leghorn chicks as part of a stock update. Frank Em-

Poultry Department Frank Em

Ten Commandments for Young Women by Rev Williver

The Rev A W Williver pastor of the Lafayette M E Church in Jersey City released ten commandments he says warn young women. The list urges modesty honesty and restraint and warns against vanity gossip and frivolity while urging truthfulness hopefulness and peace.

A. W. Williver Lafayette M. BE Jersey City

Grant Dissolution to Rev J S Laing

At a special meeting of the Presbytery of Binghamton the joint request of Rev John 8 and Hancock church for dissolution of pastoral relations was granted. Rev Mr Laing will preach until the first Sunday in July when Rev Dr D F will visit Hancock to announce the vacant pulpit. Laing formerly served Otisville church.

Binghamton Presbytery of First Presbyterian Church John Church of Hancock Laing D. F Hancock

Suitably Loud Baltimore Dress Sparks Conversation

A remark about a woman's bold Baltimore streetwear triggers a lively exchange as observers discuss style and cultural identity in the city. The comment highlights how fashion intersects with regional pride and social perception.

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