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Newspaper

Central Valley Post

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1927

Page

6

Wealthy Chicago broker leaves vast estate to son amid will fight

In Cook County Surrogate's Court residents report a heated will contest over Edward B Jennings million-dollar estate left to his son Edward J Koester born out of wedlock. Cousins Lawrence Ensign and William Lawrence face legal opposition as guardians protect witnesses.

Edward B. Jennings Chicago Edward J. Koester William Lawrence Chester Lester Ensign Grand Rapids Mich Koester Camp Grant Cook County Lin Wi Curry Rwruw Stavlulsuvuu Ivuey Lawrence Sherman Lwrence Ensign Daily Mail Jen Nings Jennings Heath

Chester vs Warwick basketball clash yields high-scoring lead

In a fast paced game Chester leads Warwick with standout Ches ter guard Pulvirent and star players contributing. Chester Meany scored 26 while Pulvirent added 7 as Vance Dell Pruss Galloway also scored. Warwick f 11 for Coates 10 from Barry and DeMouth 4. Stage 3 and McDonald 3.

Meany Pulvirent Chester Guard Chester Vance Dell Pruss Galloway Warwick Fickinger Coates Barry DeMouth Stage McDonald

Hudson Bridge Bid Round In Ulster County Opens

Albany March 11 six proposals were received by the State Department of Public Works for the Mic Hudson bridge Ulster county Low bid from American Bridge Co New York City at 2963259 dollars For the West approach highway 103 miles long thirteen bids were received with David Shoentag Inc Saugerties submitting the lowest at 225660 dollars Contracts will be awarded shortly.

Albany State Department of Public Works Ulster County Lowid American Bridge Co New York City David Shoentag, Inc. Saugerties Jowest

New Fire Alarm System Installed At Chester

Chester reports a new fire alarm system with listed calls and locations. A “How to Fight Fire” demonstration occurred in the corporation building for Chester firemen. Community members and local and visiting guests attended events and meetings through the week including PTA changes, Eastern Star activities, and church programs.

Chester Chester Eastern Star Goshen Corporation Square Maple Avenue Walnut Street Meadow Avenue High Street Frambletonian Avenue Durland Square East Chester West Chester Greycourt Corporation Frank Masterson Syracuse Elizabeth Masterson Bartow Alfred Conklin

Couple who were lovers in play to marry

Miss Myrtle Dunning and Leander Keeney, actors in Eyes of Love for Christian Endeavor, were surprised by a party at Mr. and Mrs. John Mapes home on Saturday. Guests included Hilda Stevens Frances Green Joseph Chamberlain Russell Roe Kenneth Green. A mahogany Windsor chair was given along with picture cards and dancing.

Chester Leander Keeney Myrtle Dunning C. E

Paterson House at Monticello Destroyed in Fire

Fire on a Friday destroyed the twenty room Paterson House in Monticello, a former boarding establishment. Firemen saved the neighboring Shephard house from flames that spread after the blaze started. a Polish janitor, nicknamed Mike, was later found safe at Monticello hospital. The empty building was owned by Abe Ursanor.

Monticello Paterson Anne Shepherd Mike Monticello Hospital Abe Ursanor

Bridgeville Logging Accident Injures Local Worker

A Bridgeville man injured his foot when a log fell while unloading wood on March 17. The accident left him with a smashed big toe but he is reported improving. Local residents include Rev Charles Garrett visiting Poughkeepsie for his wife's aunt’s funeral and Gideon Edwards taking his son to Middletown for treatment.

Bridgeville Charles, Metcalf Charles Garrett Poughkeepsie Gideon Edwards Middletown Sniffin Stewart Goble Frank Coddington Max Friedman Rubin Rubin and Sons Hotel Capitol

Third Reading On Tuberculosis Hospital Bill In Orange County

The Senate moves to third reading a bill by Assemblyman A. G. Hall prohibiting founding tuberculosis hospitals in any Orange County village without trustees approval or in towns within one mile of a village without both supervisor and trustees consent.

Albany Senate A. G. Hall Orange County

Local notices and church events fill Cragsmoor area

Village news lists social calls moves and travels of residents. Mr and Mrs A Dether of Rutlandale visit. prayer meetings at Greokam and New Prospect Reformed Church set for tonight and Sunday. Several residents suffer colds while others relocate homes and guests visit family members.

Coal price cuts by two Lehigh firms set new mine quotations

Philadelphia reports reductions in anthracite by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company and the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company. The new mine prices, effective immediately through June 1, include egg coal at 8.26 and 8.25, stove coal at 3.85 and 8.75, chestnut around 8.35 and 8.25, with later hikes of 25 cents on June 1 and September 1.

Philadelphia Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company Lehigh Coal and Navigations Company Stove Wilkes-Barre Company

Fortnightly Club Hosts Amity Gathering

Amity March 17 Mrs Mary Welch returned from Albany after a three month visit with her sister Mrs Harry Salkeld Jacob R Feagles came home from Morristown Sanitarium where he is receiving diabetic treatment He shows some improvement Mr and Mrs J H Feagles Levy and Mrs James Bristow entertained the Fortnightly at Mrs Asa Baxter's home in Warwick Mrs William Furman Sr is seriously ill at her home nearby

Amity Mary . Welch Albany Harry Salkeld Jacob R. Feagles William Furman, Sr Here

Fragmentary note hints at imminent duties and heat

The readable portion mentions duties to be performed in a few days and refers to recent heat. No clear names, places, or events are discernible, leaving the exact context uncertain.

County Officials and Committees Listed in County Proceedings

A lengthy roster lists county officers and committee members by town and name, including roles in Education Desertless, Public Health, Charities, Standing Committees, and various election and financial duties. Notable names include Mr. Kissam of Newburgh, Mr. Parry of Highlands, Mr. Wells of Goshen, and Mr. Van Wagner of Newburgh among others.

Woodbury E. J. Lockwood,Jr Newburgh Toth Port Jervis Kissam Ogden Middletown H. Lockwood Mt. Hope F. Smith Roe Blooming Grove Case Greenville Parry Highlands New Rosenkrans Crawford Easterenburgh N. H. Clark Lawrence Mubftown Martin Wawayanda Horning Gibson Montgomery Musbach Tighe Wallace Wallkill C._C.Smith Cornwall Tierney

Bethlehem church plans annual meeting March 29

Miss Winnie Broughton of Middletown visits sister Mrs. G K Storie. Bethlehem church to elect three trustees replacing Denniston Cooper and Benedict. Devotions at 10 30 a m lunch in galleries by Woman's Social committee. Business meeting at 2 p m and roll call. Organist search discussed with Mrs Ethelbert Taylor to supply. Baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Corkedale baptized. Newburgh masons and carpenters anticipate a busy season with two new schools and repairs to public buildings.

Meadowbrook Winnie Broughton Middletown G. K. Storie Bethlehem Church Woman's Social Committee Charles M. Denniston James H. Cooper Howard O. Benedict Ida Dickenson Frank Holmes Orrin P. Chandler Ethelbert Taylor J. Corkedale Bethlehem Newburgh Mount St. Mary’s

Blooming Grove Circle Plans Luncheon and Meeting

The Blooming Grove Circle of King's Daughters will hold a midday luncheon on March 21 at 2 30 at the home of Mrs. Andrew Glover A regular Blooming Grove Study Club meeting will follow the luncheon at Mrs. Glover's residence.

Blooming Grove Blooming Grove Circle of King’s Daughters Andrew Glover Blooming Grove Study Club

Eva M Glenn Dies in Walden at Middletown Sanatorium

Eva M Glenn of Walden died at 1:15 am Wednesday at the Middletown Sanitarium. Born in Seneca Falls she was a Presbyterian church member and part of Searsville Grange. Survived by her mother Mrs Eli Woodward of Walden and three nephews Paul Faulkner New York Donald Faulkner Wellington Arizona and Richard Faulkner New York.

Eva M. Glenn Eva M Glenn Walden Middletown Sanitarium Seneca Falls Presbyterian Church Searsville Grange Ss. Eli Woodward Paul Faulkner New York Donald Faulkner Wellton Arizzona Richard Faulkner

Elks Sussex Night and St Patrick's Dance Planned

The Middletown Lodge of Elks holds a Sussex Night at the lodge house on South and Washington streets tonight. A St Patrick's Day dance for Elks only is set for Thursday night at the same club house.

ELKS Sussex Middletown

Runaway Teens Caught After Freight Ride to Newburgh

Two 14 year olds Mat thew Chirpak and John Cody from Greenpoint Brooklyn fled their neighborhood claiming dissatisfaction. They rode a freight train most of the way to Newburgh and were found near the depot by police Monday.

Newburgh Matthew Chirpak John Cody Greenpoint Brooklyn

Local Guests Visit Nearby Cottages Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs William Poet and daughter Bernice of Weetiald New Jersey visited the Myers cottages Sunday. Ralph Smith and Ralph Jr with Harsiet rBinabeth joined Mr and Mrs Clarence L Hulse in Mhlefietown. Grace and Willa Madgeen of Mountain View New Jersey were guests of Bieh ara Maddern over the weekend. David B Myers hosted Ida Batts Oneonta on Wednesday. Lillian C Kortright learned of the death of cousin Mrs William Kyter in Boonton New Jersey Thursday.

William Poet Bernice Weetiald N. J Myers Cottages Ralph Smith Ralph, Jr Harsiet rBinabeth Ary Clarence L. Hulse Mhlefietown Grace Willa Mad- Geen Montain View Biehara Maddern David B. Myers Ida Batts Oneonta Batts Lillian C. Kortright William Kyter Boonton

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