Middletown notes and notices drift through town volume
A garbled page of Orange County weekly notices lists multiple towns and post office details from 1870s through 1920s, including Middletown and Aidditowm, with various classes of matter and act dates. The scrawled text also includes a blurb about women barbering in Middle town and reflections on New York trends versus local progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Orenge County Tatta-Frese
Middletown
S‘ost
Middietown
Light Rates Decision in Rockland Power Case
The Public Service Commission will rule Friday on the rural rate case against Rockland Light and Power. The company seeks a minimum charge rise from 75 cents to 2.50 monthly in rural areas, while petitioners argue earnings from surplus power should be spread across the entire service area. Indications suggest a compromise between eight percent return and customer relief, with Middletown residents watching for a revision after figures show as much as 108,000 dollars yearly beyond the eight percent profit. The commission’s findings will determine whether local customers face a higher rate or a moderated increase, despite ongoing municipal questions about the utility’s troubles.
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Public Service Commission
Rockland Light and Power Company
Redfield
Middletown
Port Jervis
Macardell
New York Touts Lady Barber as Modern Wonder
A fragment from a New York newspaper notes the city’s fascination with a woman who runs a barbershop and attracts male patrons. The piece reflects playful envy at New York’s perceived progressiveness and wit about urban life.
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New York
Times
Fcgmen
Death of Horace P. Murphy Shocks Orange County Fans
Horace P. Murphy dies at 45, secretary of Middletown and Monroe racing meets, known for his leadership in light harness events and auto races. His friends recall a genial, hardworking sportsman who built enduring ties with residents and officials, leaving a lasting legacy in Orange County sports circles.
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Horace P. Murphy
Orange County
Middletown
Monroe
Orange
Mr. Murphy
Horace Murphy
Reservoir plan sparks Orange and Sullivan boom talk
New York city authorities mull a 300 million dollar reservoir near Port Jervis. If built, Orange and Sullivan counties would see a major economic boom with jobs and tourism, though some towns fear displacement and loss of homes. Proponents urge prioritizing common good over individual hardship.
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New York City
Port Jervis
Oranged Sullivan Counties
Orange
Sullivan
Bridging the Centuries by R Alexander C Flick Praises Middletown
State historian R Alexander C Flick commends Middletown for its commendable preservation and splendid condition as a bridge between eras. The piece highlights pride in local heritage and careful stewardship of historic sites.
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R. Alexander C. Flick
Middletown
Preservation drives improve county records safekeeping
Dr. Flickmildis urged Common Council members to tighten the preservation of valuable historic records. He heads the Division of Archives and History and pushes upgrades to protect materials from fire and deterioration, noting many papers hold limited interest but others illuminate city, county, and state stories for future chroniclers.
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Flickmildis
Flick
Jand
Calvo Doctrine in US Mexico dispute over foreign rights
Washington scrutiny of the Calvo doctrine, disputed by the Coolidge administration, holds that Latin nations may limit foreign nationals. The North American Dredging Company sued Mexico for dredging port Salina Cruz under a Calvo clause. The General Claims Commission ruled against the American firm, reinforcing Mexican legal primacy in such contracts.
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Les
United States
Mexico
Coolidge
Uncle Sam
Washington
Salima Cruz
General Claims Commission
Henry W Anderson
Leyden University
Holland
Texas Corporation
Beaux Arts Ball Opens Window on Period Costumes
Daybook of a New Yorker notes the Beaux Arts ball in New York on January 19 1927. The event blends fashion with philanthropy, drawing costumes from wealth and design talent at costs up to 25000 dollars, with tickets 15 dollars, and aims to recreate historical epochs such as Old New Orleans of 2867.
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Viayans
New York
Old New Orleans
Don Walling
George Keir
Riley
Notes and Verses From a Turbulent Page
A scattered humorous and reflective jumble of verse, snippets, and opinion. It includes poems about Jimmie’s savings and a mother’s hopes, a playful spoof on a typewriter, light verse on youth’s manners, political jests about Ma Ferguson, and jumbled clippings touching court rulings, a judge, and odd anecdotes.
Recruiting Officer to Visit Washingtonville
The U S Navy Recruiting Officer from Newburgh will call at Washingtonville on Wednesday January 26 to interview and examine prospective recruits and provide information about Navy enlistments. He will be at the Post Office from about 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for inquiries about education, trades, or world travel with the Navy.
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U. S. Navy
Newburgh
Washingtonvilla
Navy
Washingtonville
Oficer
Questions and Answers on Religion Race and Geography
A compilation of Q and A items covers communism definitions, misquoted Bible references, cold climate explanations, Browning poetry, a date question, elephant behavior, world population by race categories, and a note on the Caupes region of Columbia. The tone imitates a mixed trivia column with varied factual and interpretive snippets.
Farm Bureau plans for coming year announced in Orange County
Chester C. Davis, manager, states next year’s program includes fruit pest control campaigns, spraying demonstrations, pruning and packing tours, and an egg production contest with the Poultry Producers association. Officers elected are E R Farley president, Lester Clark vice president, Eugene Bacher treasurer, and William S Mapes secretary. Speakers for poultry meetings include Robert I Jones and John Vander Vort with more to come through August.
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Chester C. Davis
Orange County Farm Bureau
E.R Farley
Goshen
Lester Clark
Newburgh Township
Eugene Bacher
Rock Tavern
William S. Mapes
Middletown
J Cammpaign
Robert I. Jones
Connecticut
John Vander Vort
Orange County
Wih
Penn State College
Poultry Association
C E. Lee
Farmingdale
J. B. Rive
Poultry Department
Chadeayne and Others Nominated for Orange County Officers
CHADEAYNE OF Newburgh and Charles H Shaw of Middletown along with Peter Cantline of Newburgh head the slate for Orange County Association offices for 1927. The annual meeting is set for Goshen Surrogate's Court room Monday February 7 at 12: 86 o'clock. Other officers and committees are named.
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Henry W. Chadeayne
Newburgh
Charles H. Shaw
Middletown
Peter Cantline
Orange County Association
Imy Tregsuter
Surrogate’s Court Room
Goshen
Joseph Merritt
Elwood C. Smith
Samuel W. Cuddeback
Frank EL
Albert 5. Emblar
Elbert J. Oakes
Ferdinand V. Sanford
William A. Parshall
John F. Halstead
Graham Waschier
Judiciary
Ivan A. Gardner
Raphael A Egan
Percy Y.D. Gatt
Herbert
B. Royce
Edward P Jones
John C. R. Taylor
George B&b Overhiser
P. Gregg
Henry Ue Merritt
D. Clinton
Poultry group schedules talks and contests at State College
The New York state College of Agriculture will discuss poultry problems with a series of events. A poultry tour is set for September, and in October Dr Hendrickson, poultry pathologist of Farmingdale, will visit for a general meeting. The November egg production contest is followed by a three day poultry school bringing inspectors from Ithaca in December.
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New York State College of Agericulture
Hendrickson
Farmingdale
Ithaca
A Dog Love Story and the Quest for a Superior Companion
A 1927 reminiscence weighs dogs against people in choosing a lifelong companion. The author recalls writing to U.S. dog dealers, housing a kennel of airedales, and meeting a remarkable dog named Badger. He argues intelligence matters more than pedigree, noting show prizes favor appearance over wit and recounts a 15 year bond with Badger that still shapes his view of canine companionship.
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Saawer
United States
Myzelf
Howard Keeler
New York State
Mme
Badger
Berne
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