New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-25
WHITE PLAINS.
THE FUNERAL. OF WILLIAM G. MOEHR-
ING AT HIS HOME
BUSY WEEK JUST ovER-rHE FREEMAs
PROPERTY SOLD FOR s4sOOO-oDDs AND

ID
ENDS OF SOCIAL NEWS.
White Plains was the scene Of unusual activity
last week. There about 300 teachers IN at
tendance at the institute. in the high school, most
OF whom boarded for the week in town In the hrst
three days OF the week the Knights OF Pythias hed
their State Convention here and the streets were
h.;ed with brightly uniformed knights. who were
admired by their friends from near and FAR.
The fancy traps and smart horses OF the sum-
mer residents beginning TO make lively 'he
pleasant drives leading in every direction from the
village.
The funeral of William G. Moehrng was held
at his home in Broadway at 1890 O'Clock on Ihurs-
day morning. The services were conducted by the
Rev. DR.. Parker Morgan. of the Church OF Inc
Heavenly Rest. New-York and the Rev. DR.. FRED
er,ck B. Van Keeck. Archdeacon OF Westminster
The entire lower floor of the spacious nome was
filled with the friends OF Moehring, who gathered
to pay their last respect The honorary pa.lpearers
were Judge Jackson o. Dykman. William H. Al
bro, William Reynolds Brown Gilbert "A. fraser
British Consul vice-Consul Trainor. DR.. H. Ernest
Schmid and Paul Gilbert Thebaud. The body was
placed In receiving vault in Rural cemetery
where a mausoleum will be erected. MT. Moehrhs
and his family have been delightful entertainers,
their home having been the scene OF many Social
functions.
Charles f. Horton, who with his son. Charles E
month, returned home this week
Joseph Mills son Of the late Walter Mills. former
iy Of this village was in town for the week
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Miller. of Broadway have
returned from their trip to Florida.
James Kingston, Of William-st.. has received the
congratulations Of his friends on account OF N, ms
promotion to the place of literary editor OF me
Eew-York Herald formerly held by DR.. Hepworth
The property Of the late Mnott MltcheIl; r', IA IN
LexIngt on-ave has been sold to Alexander Ed
mondston.
The White Plains Concord,a. one of the most flour
fishing German singing societies in the county has
Issued Invitations to calico hop" TO be held In
Union Hall on April 49,
Mrs. d. b. Stafford has returned 10 her nome after
q visit in the South.
Venerable Archdeacon F. B; Van Kieeck returned
this week from Baltimore. Nd. where he had been
the week
The Elijah Miller place in Broadway has been
taken for the summer by Mrs. Yard. who occupied
the Gaffney place last season
William d. Holmes. of NewYork. has rented Mrs
NJ ]. Ackerley's house In Cromwell Place.
Howard S Meighan. of Mamaroneck. who was re
has become associated in business with his brother
Benton c. Meighan. whose office is in th,s village
unIted American Grsf Mechancs was Instituted
Thursday April l6. at Chappaqua, by X; r. Parker
Junior Past State Councillor OF White Plains
counc. No. 90 The council starts with forty-two
members
The Rev. J. j. Gorham. pastor Of the First Bap-
tist Church. in MamaroneCk-ave., will deliver a
lecture General Grant at the church tomorrow o
evening h. %omen NT Rss Ct anG the sS5
ETY. OF the Sons OF Veterans have been invited to
be present The Sons Of Veterans have signifed
their Intention OF attending in a body, in full uni
form
The Freeman property in this village has been
bought by the Brandes brothers from the executor
of the estate of +. l.. =. Freeman. for $isWO
The sale has occasoned comment in real estate
circles here as 1t is alleged that Mr.. Freeman once
refused an offer of nearly $4,000 for the property
The Orawaupum Hotel. Admiral Dots Hotel the
building occupied by the American Express Com,
pany, the extensive Orawaupum livery stables ana
three real estate Offices, including those OF William
g. Tibbits William W. Force and Joseph II. Lewis,
are all a part OF the property transferred
1.-THE Beacon Lights" presented here for the
benefit of the local Order OF Foresters in St John
Hail. netted that organization handsome sum Tor
their treasury.
Another ballot taken in the District Attor-
ney's Office in the courthouse yesterday morning on
the question Of the appointment OF a successor 10
the present Commissioner of Jurors Howard
Kinch The selection lies in the gift OF the County
Judge Dstrct-Attorney Sheriff and County Treas,
urer the first three named being Republcans ana
the last official Democrat. The present Commis,,
eioner of Jurors is Democrat and his term OF
office expires on May l. The vote was simply a
repetition of several similar ballotngs PREVIOUSLY
held 1t is thought that the vote was DIVIDED as
follows: James W Stafford (Rep), of White Plains
two votes; Mr. Mable of Peekskn (Rep) one vote
and l. Howard Kinch (Dem). one vote.