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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1919

Page

6

Goshen Bride-To-Be Col Ephraim Peyton Engaged To Mrs Bertha Stillman

The Times-Pramer reports the engagement of Mrs Bertha M Stillman of Goshen and New York to Colonel Ephraim G Peyton US Army who returned from France after a noted military career. The couple will wed October 15 at Rockledge Farm Mrs Stillman widow of Oscar Bishop Stillman and daughter of late Major Jonathan Owen Moore. Peyton a West Point graduate commanded the 320th Infantry in France and earned the Distinguished Service Medal and four campaign stars. He served in St Mihiel Meuse-Argonne and later headed the American Commission to Negotiate Peace.

Gosden the Times Oscar B. Stillman Ephraim G. Peyton New York Herald Bertha M. ‘Stillman New York Goehen N. Y Albany Ephraim Gooffrey Peyton France Jin Rockledge Farm Stillman Goshen Jonathan Owen Moore Washingtonville Helen van Rensselaer Wilber Peyton E. G. Peyton Mississippi West Point 320Th St. Mihiel Meuse-Argonne

Government Selects Goshen as Aviation Landing Site

Government chooses Goshen as the aviation field location, signaling a notable development for the county seat. It may relate to the Brent aerial race on October and includes the Asher Johnson farm area now owned by Mrs. George Gregory as the likely site. Lieutenant W A Bartlett already landed there during preparations for an exhibition parade. A committee led by Norton, Smith, Coleman, Hill and Hock oversees the selection.

Goshen John B. Swezey Brent Swezey Ceive Asher Johnson George Gregory W. A. Bartlett Cornwall William P. Norton Carlton L Smith Wilkin Coleman Harold Hill Frank C. Hock

Swezey resigns from Goshen Board of Education

At a Goshen Board of Education meeting on Tuesday Hon John B Swezey presented his resignation effective October 1 as he will join the Board of Supervisors after the November general election He has served on the board for years and will leave to pursue other public duties.

Goshen Board of Education John B. Swezey Swezey Board of Supervisors Beep

Middletown Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs W P Uptegrove of Brooklyn visited Middletown recalling his departure 49 years ago for business Mrs Uptegrove was a former Middletown resident Others include Mr and Mrs V J Mueller and son Billy visiting Livingston Manor Mr and Mrs William Goldsmith and Mrs Edwin Goldsmith spent time in New York City Mrs Jesse W Canfield returned from Atlantic City and Philadelphia Dr Barry Farrell spent Sunday with his parents Harry J Bogardus and family moving to Portland Me for a Y M C A secretarial post Mrs Robert Bell and son Edwin and Mrs Francis Breyer took an auto trip to Jersey City and back Misses Hattie Miller and Ella Brown returned from Walden George Cox and daughter Mollie hosted at Rockdale Ernest D Vail relocated to Linden Ave Miss Ethel Ryder returned to her law office job after vacation Caroline Trusens of Collingwood visited Monhagen Lake friends J E Gibbs reports fine fishing in New Bedford Miss Jane Johnson will reside in New York City Thomas Degnan discharged from service and joined American Radiator in Reading Pa Carmen Salvatti and wife honeymooned in Washington and Arlington

W. P. Uptegrove Brooklyn Middletown Uptegrove Hattie Miller Ella Brown Walden Little Avenue George Cox Mollie Rockdale Chenango County W. H. Ronk

Reorganization of Grace Church Men’s Club Seated

Former Grace Church Men’s Club members and friends met at the Parish House Tuesday to reorganize for the coming year Rev M W Rice elected temporary chairman and Gordon Campbell temporary secretary The club will meet monthly on the second Wednesday at 8 o clock in the Parish House An annual meeting and officer election will be held Wednesday October 8 at 8 p m A committee including C A Owen A Madden W B Adelman G Campbell and J Duryea was named to arrange next entertainment They will meet Sunday at 3 p m at the Parish House Members were urged to bring friends after the meeting attendees enjoyed army games followed by ice cream and cake

Grace Church Men's Club Pariah House M. W. Rice Gordon Campbell Rice C. A. Owen A. ©. Madden W. B. Adelman G. Campbell J. Duryea

Sea Officers of German Fleet For Coast Guard

Associated Press reports that the line between German naval and military forces is fading. Naval officers and men serve largely on shore duties with frequent transfers to the Reichswehr. Noske governs both War and Navy, enabling officers to shift to coast guard units at Wilhelmshaven and Cuxhaven, while shore officers move to the few torpedo boat flotillas afloat.

Associated Press Germany Mai Coblenz Reichswehr National Army War Navy Defense Noske Coast Guard Wilhelmshaven Cuxhaven

Salvation Army Buys Middletown Building at 22 King Street

The Salvation Army has completed the purchase of the two story brick building at 22 King Street from the Fred Yatto estate, via McWilliams and Houston. The group plans to remodel it into a meeting room and headquarters, with a new front extending to the sidewalk. Renovations will begin after takeover on November 1.

Salvation Army King Street John J. Lawlor Fred Yatto McWilliams Sand Houston Times-Press Middletown

Rev H F Gilmartin Conducts Mass in Chester Church

On Oct last Sunday Rev Hugh F Gilmartin newly ordained in St Patrick’s Cathedral New York City conducted his second solemn high mass at Columba’s church in Chester He was assisted by his cousin Rev Terrence E Gilmartin rector and New John McAves a parish elder The newly ordained priest addressed parishioners delivering a sermon on the dignity of the holy priesthood

Chester Hugh F. Gimartin St Patrick's Cathedral New York City Columba Father Gilmartin

51 Hunters Take Out Licenses in Busy Season

Fifty one hunting licenses issued by Clerk T ROA Taylor indicate a longer season ahead. Officials report growing interest in Middletown and surrounding areas with high expected permit sales this year. Local readers show strong engagement with the license news and hunting topics.

Cne T Roa Taylor Agason Tor’ Middletown Marat Angima

Obituary notices from Times-Press dated Kingston area

Obituaries detail the deaths of Mary Ann Dodd in Otisville aged 82 after a 12 day illness, born in Devonshire England, married John Dodd, with four sons and three daughters surviving. Also reported are John A. Flynn of Kingston, Gerolamo Mayne of Troy, John William Fuess of Thrall Hospital, Mrs Mary Eatelin Rogers of Newark New Jersey, Mrs Frank M. Dineen of Goshen area, Mrs Mary Rhodes of Rockville, Emmaretta Shawn Everett of Walla Walla, and related family notices spanning Kingston and surrounding towns. Funeral details given for several.

Mary’ Ann Dodd Mary Ann Dodd Frank ‘Boorman Otisville Devonshire England William, Clemence John Dodd Oityville William T Branchport John Samuel Edward Mary Ann Andrey Mitchell Sarah Jane Loton Horton Annie C Frank Boermen Mia Frank Boerman Mary B. Rhodes Rockville Alesa Amity Luther Rhoves

Banquet and Dance To Feature State Auto Convention

Albany October 1 banquet and dance will launch the sixteenth annual New York State Automobile Association convention at the Ten Eyck hotel October 6 and 7. 382 delegates will attend with former Governor Glynn as toastmaster and Governor Smith as guest of honor.

Albany New York State Automobile Association Ten Eyck Martin H. Glynn Smith Thaddeus C. Aweet MM. Bruce Cobb New York City Trafic Court Eugene M.travis Albany Automobile Club Alfred E. Smith Executive Mansion I Helderberg Mountains America States Automobile Association Iow

Home wine making urged amid drought warning

Reports from upstate towns describe home manufacture of wine from elderberries dandelion blossoms and grapes especially wild varieties. The internal revenue head warns such activity is against the law though some say it is for medicinal use. Local authorities note household production is permissible up to 2 690 gallons not saleable beyond that. anything over converts the site to a winery and requires a federal stamp.

Azad Internal Revenue Head

Boxing Bouts for Soldiers at Chubat Qotsville

About 5060 spectators attended six boxing matches and one wrestling bout at the R. of C. Chubat Qotsville Tuesday night. James Trayforda and Thomas Wilson led the event for the Fling Squadron. Matches featured Packer OGaddy versus Surmamers, Walter Brookson versus Jill Walker, Silas Green versus Danny Powers, Pat Finnegan versus Jores, and Monday versus Mzaruneck with officiating by Trayforda and Wilson.

R. of C. Chubat Qotsville Fling Squadron James Trayforda Thomas Wilson Packer O'Gaddy Surmamers Walter Brookson Tony Shea Jill Walker Trankie Clarke Ed Atien Silas Green Danny Powers Packie Martin Pataes Finnegan J¢res Mids Young Monday Mzaruneck

Estate of John Mitchell in New York

Legacy details reveal John Mitchell left a sizable estate valued around a quarter million dollars. The will, sketched from late notes, shows distributions to heirs including Mrs Mitchell and children James and Daniel, with specific sums and holdings across bonds and real property.

Obsequies For Mary E Conn Tin And Others

The funeral of Mrs Mary E B Contin was held at St Josephs Church Tuesday at 10 00 Rev Andrew Botti celebrated a Requiem High Mass Relatives served as pallbearers Interment in St Josephs cemetery Silas H Case of Goshen funeral Wednesday at including 46 Wallkill Avenue conducted by Rev Hart Fuller interment in Howells cemetery The informant was in the family plot at Howells followed pallbearers Mr Case purchased the first lot in Howells cemetery Mrs Mary E Rogers funeral held at 10 30 am Thursday at Sterling Street home Rev W Wettle officiating burial in Newton North Carolina

John A. Flynn Kingston P. J. Flynn Stuyvesant Street Bessie Nellie Brooklyn John R. Quigley Middletown Wiliam Flynn Jane, Mary Nina Flynn George Madden St. Mary’s Church J. J. Hickey Michael Larkin St. Mary's Cemetery Mary E. Contin Mary EB. Contin St. Joseph's Church Andrew Botti St. Joseph's Cemetery Silas H. Case Goshen Wallkill Avenue Hart 5 Fuller Methodist Church Howells Case Mary E. Rogers Sterling Street W. ¥. Wettle Newton N.C

Weddings and marriages noted in local society

A series of wedding announcements from a New York area paper detail ceremonies at St Pauls parsonage and other venues. Brides include Mrs Nellis Cockrell, Esther May Krom, Charlotte Medrick, Lena Horton, Nellie Leary, Mary Harrington, Bertha LeFevre, and others. Grooms and locations span Janson, Brown, McDill, Smith, Pape, Olmstead, Decuis, and more. The notices mention attendants, venues, trips, and subsequent residences or careers, with occasional health updates and public notices.

Fire Prevention Day Observed Statewide Campaign Urges Action

Officials designate October as Fire Prevention Day urging residents to assess risks and improve safety at home and work. The call emphasizes practical steps to prevent fires, including smoke detectors maintenance and escape planning across communities.

Thougay Patrie Geert

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