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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1916
Page
5
Goshen May 29 The Dikeman Hose Company tests the Reo demonstration truck carrying 26 men up steep hills with ease. Truck holds 210 feet of hose and 15 men, speed 35 mph. A board of trustees will consider purchasing after next Tuesday's Dikeman meeting.
William Tierney of Englewood New Jersey is spending several days with his sister on Prospect Street, extending a brief visit to family.
Goshen May 27 The Erie Railroad began work on iron bridge No 59 51 replacing Ryersons wooden span on Orange Hill avenue. Foreman Joseph Gannon will use heavy girders spanning the track with four concrete abutments. Completion expected by July first.
The competitive examination for Cornell scholarships will be held at the High School on June 3. Applicants must be over 16 years old and have six months standing in common schools or academies to be eligible.
Mrs. Irving Brandt, who had been visiting Edward Graesie for two weeks, departed for her home in Fultonville in the morning.
The teachers training class and the baseball team from the high school had their portraits taken in the afternoon at Wheeler's studio.
Taxpayers move to a special election to submit a ballot proposing higher salaries for police staff. Chief of police would rise to 900 dollars annually and patrolmen to 780 dollars, from current levels of 720 for the chief and lower figures for patrolmen.
J J Rombousec will serve as clerk in the St Elmo for a few days during the Memorial Day rush period.
Nineteen carloads of horses from the Ludlum farm were shipped from here this morning.
From Warwick Edward Wood of Warwick is visiting friends in town today and will tour local sights and meet residents during his visit.
John J. Sweeney left on his New York trip this morning as Edward Breeman who was taken to Newburgh for grand jury action was brought back to Goshen. At Police Justice C C Chappell he was not indicted on grand larceny and held for petit larceny for stealing auto gloves from Mr Osborne's car. New York officials are reviewing his record.
Louis Bingman of Sherman Street Brooklyn climbs a 100 foot flagpole at the driving park in three minutes after harnessing up. He and other jacks will finish painting the pole in about an hour and a half.
J E B Grassie a leading blacksmith at the track near Stony Ford stables has a new shop with up to date ventilation. His shoeing is crucial to horse speed and success and Anselila the $5 000 trotter of Stony Ford Fairs with a 2 17% record looks strong. The Goshen Club bowling team faces Tuxedo at the Empire Allens Middletown next Monday night.
Mrs George Inness of Cragsmoor wife of the noted New York artist visited a local dental office for a meal stop during her trip yesterday.
A meeting of canvassers for the athletic field fund planned activities to start tomorrow morning.
Walter Cristy formerly of Goshen was in town yesterday visiting friends and catching up with locals during a short stay.
An agent toured town today with a mobile display for corn plasters. The vehicle featured a small cage housing a live raccoon accompanying the sales pitch.
Mount Hope May 29 families and friends gathered for luncheons and visits. Mrs. Joseph Mitchell hosted near Finchville. Edna Durant visited Ray Felsing. Mrs. Montgomery and son P H Felsing hosted. Julia the newborn arrives. John Brown family returns from Middletown to Mount Hope. The Thimble City group plans a meeting June 1 at Mrs. Belle Wells.
Mrs Adaline H Crist widow of B S Crist died at her Howells home Saturday at 4 45 after three months stomach trouble aged 77 born September 5 1838 at Howells she married B S Crist December 4 1867 Funeral at her home Howells at 2 30 Elder H Ker officiating Survivors include her parents Jervis Hoyt and Mrs Nettie Loud of Washingtonville and many nieces nephews and grandnieces and nephews in several states. Mrs Sears born March 23 1857 died in Liberty after long illness funeral at 93 Dwyer avenue and burial in Liberty cemetery.
Sadie A Mead wife of County Treasurer Roger W Sears dies at her Liberty home. Police report no immediate foul play and funeral arrangements pending.
Mrs Clarence Many and son visited Livingston Manor relatives while Miss B M Story extends a stay. Local residents, including Mr and Mrs Charles S McKnight and others, host and visit across Susquehanna and nearby towns amid Memorial Day plans and vacations.
Patrick C Brady died at his Hamptonburgh home Saturday evening aged 74. He came to the United States at age six and settled in Ossining where he trained as a landscape gardener. He married Katharine Morris in 1864 and leaves two children Nancy Goggin of New York and James W Brady at home. Brady moved to Goshen 45 years ago, managed major estates, and retired to a farm last year. Funeral is 9:30 Tuesday at St John’s Church with a requiem mass by Rev James Rady. interment in St John’s cemetery family plot.
Widow of James G Greening dies at home two miles south of the village on May 19 aged 81. Born in Kent England she later traveled to Australia before reuniting with a former acquaintance Mrs Edmonds. She married in Michigan and moved to Liberty about thirty years ago. Survived by two children William of Middletown and Grace at home and four grandchildren Walter Charles Chester and Nellie Greening.
Miss Elizabeth Ruger aged 17 was buried in Ellenville after a funeral at St Marys Church conducted by Rev T B Dougherty. Former Ellenville resident who moved to Hoboken New Jersey where she worked in a department store died unexpectedly in Hoboken. Survived by three sisters Alice Vera and Olive of Hoboken. Interment in Ellenville Cemetery.
Miss Sarah L Brewer longtime Ellenville resident dies at home on Center street after a lingering illness at age 80. She taught stenography and typewriting for over 40 years and remained active as able. Survived by two sisters in distant towns. Funeral Tuesday evening conducted by Rev H P Hobson of St John’s Church.
Mrs Kittie Westhaven 28 years old died Sunday at Mombasha Lake of pulmonary tuberculosis after seven weeks illness. Survived by husband William and two small children. Body taken to 144 Warren Street Paterson. Funeral Wednesday with interment in Baytown Cemetery.
Mrs Mary Winifred Stollberg nee Carroll of Wurtaboro dies after long illness. She was a devoted St Joseph s Church member and leaves husband George and four daughters Caroline Ladearious Charlotte Stollberg Mabel Stollberg Winifred Stollberg of New York City and Wurtaboro. The mourners extend sympathy to the family. The husband died August 8 1912.
Mrs L Miller died at her home in Yulan Sullivan County on Wednesday night following a short illness. For years she operated the Highland House a summer hotel with a capacity of 126 guests.
Miss Christina M. Buvers returned home Sunday night after attending the 1911 Cornell University reunion in Ithaca.
May 29 Ural Arden was arrested by Empire House proprietor William Laine for skipping an unpaid four weeks of board. At a hearing before Justice Herbert F. Cox he was paroled on promise to pay. The article lists local visitors and funeral pallbearers and mentions church events and town tax notices.
The Pine Bush area reports a busy week with Rev J A R Dickson preaching at Graham s U P Church Sunday at 10 30 and an evening Masonic address on The Plumb Line. Local preparations include a planned play The Colonel s Maid and a Bible class closeout in July.
Albany May 27 Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state establish the Great A. and P. Tea Company with capital stock of 13 760 000. Middletown will host the principal offices though headquarters have been in the city for years. Manager R W Conklin of 61 North Street acts as the state representative for service of process. The main offices are not in New York but in a different city. Conklin notes Middletown is the New York state headquarters and the Middletown store is more prominent.
A social visit hosted by Mrs H Westlake Coons honored Miss Cookingham with about 40 guests at Center Street residence. The June Women's Missionary Society meeting will be May 31 at North Main Street home to hear Mrs James Cantine speak on Arabian church work. Memorial Day plans include floral arrangements by Mrs W McNally and local trips to Middletown parade and Yankee Lake cottage outings.
Unionville locals note visits from Dr and Mrs Dennia of Newburgh and Fred and Mrs Hardin of Boonton New Jersey. A closed pouch from Unionville post to Sussex is advised for mail matters. Fisher trips to Sullivan County and the season's first minstrel show The Crowtown Thirteen Club at Empire Hall June 1 are announced with sit-up front seats.
May 29 New Hampton reports Sunday school at 1 o clock in the morning and church services led by Rev. Mr. Ackerman. Mrs Emily Mille visits Seetees. Mrs Joseph Bull of Bullville noted. Church trustees met at George Nash home electing officers for the year. Mrs Edgar Cuddeback of Port Jervis visits her mother Mrs Denton. Webster Hock buys a Ford touring car. Robinson Lattimer rebuilding barn after lightning strike. George Martin buys a new touring car. Miss Anna Cloonan of Syracuse spends weekend with Mr and Mrs John Cloonan. Mrs James Strait visiting relatives in Brooklyn.
Slate Hill Miss Beatrice Smith will entertain the J B G Claud on Friday night at Brana Hall with a B G Club dance. Admission is 25 cents. Miss Madalene Stockwell visited Mary Flynn for the weekend. Mr and Mrs H B Fleming and son Harry Jr of New York City vacationed with R H McBride's family. R H McBride spent the weekend in Dover New Jersey.
Community notices from Otisville describe visits by Nyack residents Dr and Mrs S Weller and Fr a nd others, along with social events at the Presbyterian Church and Ladies Aid Society. Local residents attend auctions, observe new speed limit signs, and focus on flowers and home improvements. Memorial Day travel and multiple small town movements are noted.
Thomas Shearn formerly of Liberty and longtime Middletown resident died this morning at his daughter Mrs Willie Everett's home 23 Watkins avenue after a lingering illness from paralysis. The funeral will be held in Liberty on Wednesday morning with interment in Liberty.
Mrs 8 C Hermon long served Grace Episcopal Church soloist now joins Webb Memorial Presbyterian Church choir. Hattle Towner becomes Grace Church soloist.
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