Lemon Seeks Renomination for District Attorney on Record
Elmer H Lemon announces plans to seek renomination on the Republican ticket in September 1927, citing a record of 32 convictions out of 36 trials since November 1925 and four Court of Appeals victories. He notes reduced crime and taxpayer savings from stricter prosecutions and asks county committeemen for their endorsement. The only other name mentioned is former DA J D Wilson Jr who may not run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer H. Lemon
Republican County
Lemon
Middletown
Orange County
Court of Appeals
Earley
Henry Hirschberg
J. D Wilson, Jr
Man Waylaid and Robbed Near Middletown
Edgett, 42, of Harriman said he was slugged from behind on Montgomery state road near Railroad avenue and Cottage street and robbed of 310. He walked to a restaurant with help from an automobilist and reported confusion about his location before continuing home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Montgomery State Road
Grover Edgett
Harriman
Railroad Avenue
Cottage Street
Edgett
Lowarog Seuites
Erie Station
Goshen
John Gier
Six Indicted in Grand Jury Report
The Grand Jury reported to Justice Seeger in Goshen on Tuesday afternoon adjourning to February 28. Six indictments were returned, five no bills. Indicted: William Splatter Wallkill statutory crime second degree burglary third degree and carrying a gun. Arthur Hill Middletown grand larceny first degree second offender. No bills: Alfred B. Houghtaling Warwick abandonment. Charles Watson Edward Watson Joseph Junyok Warwick assault. Thomas Murphy Blooming Grove carrying a gun. George Bogash Westtown revolver. Clarence Conklin Maybrook unlawful use of an auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Seeger
Goshen
William Splatter
Wallkill
Arthur Hill
Middletown
Alfred B. Houghtaling
Warwick
Charles Watson
Edward Watson
Joseph Junyok
Thomas Murphy
Blooming Grove
George Bogash
Westtown
Clarence Conklin
Maybrook
Franklin Man Severely Injured In Mine Accident
Henry Reynolds a drill runner for New Jersey Zinc Co was struck by a heavy rock slab at Franklin mines and is in critical condition at Franklin Hospital with a fractured skull broken arms and shock. An Englishman with a wife and three children he came to Franklin from Michigan years ago. Blood transfusions were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Borough
Henry Reynolds
New Jersey Zinc Company
Franklin Hospital
Reynolds
Franklin
Michigan
Farley Case Could Move to County Court in 1927
A Baumes-Dominick bill passing the state senate would extend Orange County court jurisdiction to try indictments for crimes punishable by death. If signed by Governor Smith, the measure takes effect September 1, 1927 and aims to ease Supreme Court congestion. The Orange County court would then handle the Lucy Baxter Earley murder case if applicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hirschberg
Lucy Baxter Earley
County Court of
Orange County
Supreme Court
State Senate
County Court
Smith
Baumes
Orange County Court
Albany
Onondaga
Reneselaer
Ulster
Kings
Queens
Bronx
Nassau
Suffolk
Erie
Sullivan
Richmond
Monroe
Supreme Courts
Testimonial Dinner Honors Asst Supt Johnston Fire Patrol No 1
The Fire Patrol No 1 of New York City and friends hosted a testimonial dinner for Asst Superintendent Albert Sidney Johnston on Feb 5 at Katzen's in Brooklyn. Speakers included J O Schwank, W E Mallalieu, Deputy Chief John Davin, and Edward Reynolds. Johnston received a gold diamond badge for his new office and spoke humbly about the honors. He resides invienroe and has promoted fire salvage work in Middletown and Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Albert Sidney Johnston
Etjen
Church and Flatbush Aves
Brooklyn
Frank Frolke
J. O. Schwank
New York Fire Patrol
W. E. Mallalieu
National Board of Fire Underwriters
John Davin
Edward Reynolds
Wm. Pau
Babcock
Nyack Fire Patrol
L. E. Parsons
Patrol No. 1
Supt. Johnston
Captain Johnston
Vienroe
Middletown
Goshen
Goshen Man Heads Orange County A A U
Lawes Robertson of Middletown resigns as commissioner of the Amateur Athletic Union for Orange County. Spencer T. Horton of Goshen is appointed in his place by Patrick J. Welch, president of the Metropolitan District. Robertson has long served with distinction and resigns due to age and frailty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawes Robertson
Middletown
Amateur Athletic Union
Orange County
Spencer T. Horton
Goshen
Patrick J. Welch
New York
Robertson
Battle Over Death Compensation Between Widow and Alleged Wife
Two elderly women, one blind, argued before the Common Council over a death compensation award for William Winfield killed at Orr's Mills. Nettie Winfield, claimed as the deceased’s common law wife, testified she and Winfield lived together for 22 years, while Winfield’s mother seeks to preserve the award. Referee J S Whipple adjourned to allow attorney Samuel W Eager to probe the alleged marriage as a hearing previously determined Winfield had a lawful wife living until May 15 last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
William Winfield
Orr's Mills
Samuel W Eager
Winfield
J.S. Whipple
Nettie Winfield
Mr. Eager
Nettie
Whipple
Mrs. Montanya
Washingtonville
Horse Injuries Spark $250 Verdict From West Point Inquest
A horse owner at West Point won $250 after a June incident where a Brooklyn driver’s auto brushed the jumper Skyrocket, breaking a window and injuring the animal. Veterinarian Dr. James McConeghy testified the horse’s value fell from 300 to about 50, with a four month recovery. The suit was brought by Lieut. Charles B. Morrison against William Schwede. defendant did not appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Justice Seeger
Supreme Court
Charles B. Morrison
William Schwede
Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn
James McConeghy
Robert T. Prior
W. F. Stanton
Wickus and Shepherd Wed In Ontario Marriage
The marriage of Marjorie Gertrude Shepherd and Zygmunt Francis Wickus is announced. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. B. H. Shepherd and the late Judge Ed win Henry Shepherd of Norman hurst Niagara on the Lake. the groom is from Middletown and runs Luxor Beauty Parlor and La Mode Beauty Shoppe. They honeymoon briefly in Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Gertrude Shepherd
B. H. Shepherd
Edwin Henry Shepherd
Normanhurst
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Zygmunt Francis Wickus
Middletown
New Citizens Admitted In Monticello Naturalization
Supreme Court Justice Joseph Rosch admitted 27 to citizenship at a Monticello naturalization session Monday. Examiner E. Benson oversaw the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Supreme Court
Joseph Rosch
Naturalization Court
E. Benson
Saunders Named Secretary of Orange County Circuit Harness
Al Saunders, Philadelphia veteran harness manager, was chosen to replace the late Horace P. Murphy as secretary of the Orange County Circuit. He will also serve as race secretary at Monroe and Middletown, with notable Grand Circuit experience at Belmont Park and Poughkeepsie. A $40,000 guaranteed sweepstakes for two year olds was announced for Goshen’s Grand Circuit meeting, with entries due February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Saunders
Philadelphia
Horace P. Murphy
Orange County
Saunders
Belmont Park
Poughkeepsie
Monroe
Middletown
W. H. Cane
Goshen
Thomas Bradley
Bay State
Elimination of Dolson Avenue Crossing Ordered
The Public Service Commission in Albany orders the elimination of the Dolson avenue grade crossing over the Middletown and Unionville railroad in the city. Plans call for depressing the street and building a single span bridge with a 14 foot clearance, 34 foot roadway, and five foot sidewalks on each side. The railroad must prepare cost estimates and the city, railroad, and Bureau of Highways support the project amid a history of heavy traffic and recent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Public Service Commission
Albany
Dolson Avenue
Middletown & Unionville Railroad
New Jersey
Middletown
Binghamton
Commission
Railroad Company
Bureau of Highways
Battle for Chinandega Ends as Government Forces Seize City
In Nicaragua a fierce assault left about 150 dead and 500 wounded. Government troops stormed Chinandega, driving rebels toward the mountains with cavalry in pursuit. Amercian aviators Mason and Brooks reported the carnage from above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Chinandega
Masons
Brooks
O and W Engineer Receives Forty Year Service Emblem
H B Weeden of Sidney New York formerly of Middletown is awarded a forty year continuous membership emblem by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers He is the fourth oldest in O and W service with 44 years on the job starting as a fireman in 1883 and becoming an engineer in 1889 He has piloted Trains 11 and 12 between Middletown and Sidney for years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Weeden
Sidney
N. Y
Middletown
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Lode 222
W L. Dicks
Weeden
Cullivan County Lincoln Dinner Set for Monticello Inn
Monticello Feb 10 Speakers at the Lincoln dinner to be held at the Monticello Inn Saturday night include Philip Elting Kingston Collector of the Port of New York State Senator Charles W Walton Kingston and Judge Sanford Smith Columbia county About 200 are expected to attend representing Sullivan county The dinner is under the Republican county committee auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Mapes
Mount Hope Road
Ithica
State College of Agriculture
Mapes
Monticello
Monticello Inn
Philip Elting
Kingston
Port of New York
Charles W. Walton
Sanford Smith
Columbia County
Sullivan County
Republican Count Committee
Chadeayne Elected President of Orange County Bar
Henry W. Chadeayne of Newburgh was elected president of the Orange County Bar Association at its annual Goshen meeting. Other officers named include Peter Cantline of Newburgh treasurer and Charles H Shaw of Middletown secretary. Members elected include Leslie E Hicks Port Jervis M Jletown and F Elden Coons of Newburgh. Irving G Kennedy resigned. A resolutions committee was formed on the deaths of Supreme Court Justices Cox and Platt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Chadeayne
Newburgh
Orange County Bar Association
Goshen
Peter Cantline
Charles H Shaw
Middletown
Leslie E Hicks
Port Jervis
M* Jletown
F. ‘Elden
Coons
Irving G. Kennedy
Haverstraw
Supreme Court
Jaycox and
Platt
Denk Panhandling Spree Ties Goshen Newburgh Ulster County
Michael Denk, once a kitchen worker at the State Hospital, roamed Saugerties Goshen and Newburgh with mendicant acts. Arrested by Trooper Elmendorf, he was arraigned as a tramp and sentenced to six months in Albany County Penitentiary. Authorities referred the case to federal officials amid softer charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saugerties
Michael Denk
the State Hospital
Goshen
Newburgh
Denk
Ulster County Place
Edward C. Elmendorf
Sidney Barracks
Clyde F. Gardner
Albany County
Lincoln Medal Essay Contest At Ursuline Academy
Hulse Brothers, local jewelers, display a three inch bronze Lincoln medal for the best life of Lincoln essay written by Ursuline Academy pupils. The Illinois Watch Company furnishes the medal with Lincoln’s relief on the face and a wreath on the reverse for engraving the winner’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tircoln
Hulse Brothers
Lincoln
Ursuline Academy
Illinois Watch Company
Royal Neighbors Meet in Middletown Branch
The Middletown branch of the Royal Neighbors held routine business last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Middletown
Bigamist Victim Seeks Annulment Proceedings
Proceedings have begun before Justice Seeger to annul the marriage of Arvilla Hawkins Countryman and Kenneth Countryman Katen Denman. Denman is serving a jail sentence for bigamy after marrying Arvilla Hawkins of Middletown while already married. Goshen District Attorney Lemon and Assistant Lamont handled the case on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Seeger
Arvilla Hawkins Countryman
Kenneth Countryman
Katen Denman
H. B. Merritt
Bizarry
Arvilla Hawkins
Middletown
Goshen
Lemon
Lamont
Woman Sues Erie Railroad Over Brother’s Death in 1926
Elizabeth Krewson as administratrix of Thomas Stephenson’s estate sues the Erie Railroad for his May 31 1926 death near Monroe. The jury awarded 1500 to the plaintiff after witnesses described a night ride, a garage stop and a non whistle train. The case featured testimony from Miss Mildred Charleston and others including conductor Charles Logan and engineer Jeremiah McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Krewson
Thomas Stephenson
Monroe
Erie Rairoad
N. Oakes
Oakes
Franklin A Schriver
Justice Seeger
Goshen
Supreme Court
Franklin A. Schriver
Samuel W. Eager
E. N. Oakes
Erie Railroad
Camut Daley
Newburgh
Daniel O. Secor
Mountainville
Leon Garvin
Cornwall
William Ronk
Ping Bush
Harry Leatham
Chauncey Gillson
Sparrowbush
Andrew W. Jack
John H. Ralston
Middletown
Guilfoil
Joseph M. Brown
Unionville
J. W. Hunt
Greenwood Lake
L. Christiana
Circleville
Mildred Charleston
Charles H. Hall
James Connelly
Jersey City
Charles W. Logan
Herbert A. Newbury
William C. Stephenson
Elliott H. Deming
Jeremiah McCarthy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elmer
DIST
J. D. Wilson, Jr
Navella
Farley
Supt
Johnson
Goshen Man
S. T. Horton
Orr’s Mills
J. S. Whipple
State College
Mt. Hope
Z. F. Wickus
Miss Shepherd
H. P. Murphy
New England
Wve
Springfield
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Greenfield
Mass
Sturbridge
Norwich
Conn
Avon
M. & A. Railroad
P. §. Commission
Cullivan County
H W Chadeayne
Orange CO
Bigamist
Teressa Stephenson
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