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Newspaper
Florida Journal
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1927
Page
8
Despondent over ill health, Mrs. Springer of Forrester Avenue Warwick cut her throat with a razor on Saturday night while in bed as her husband was out. He found her body on his return from shopping. She was about 40, with no children. Burial permissions granted. funeral at 2 pm Tuesday.
The steamer Poughkeepsie of Central Hudson Steamboat line lost a rudder in the river ice yesterday afternoon and had to spend the night off Crow's Nest as tug BB Odell assisted.
The craft, recently at Winter Quarters Newburgh, was sent to aid travelers and towed to New York. Few passengers remained aboard. The service will not be interrupted by the incident.
Lucy Baxter Earley faces a murder case in Newburgh for allegedly poisoning her war veteran husband. Justice A S Tompkins set the trial for March 21 and ordered re-subpoenaing jurors about ten days prior. A stay from the Court of Appeals remains while Attorney Hirschberg seeks to appeal the writ of prohibition.
The Springfield Federal Land Bank serving eight northeastern states will reduce its new loan rate to 5 percent. Commissioner A C Williams says the cut of one half of one percent aligns with sound banking while aiding farmers. Since its founding ten years ago the bank has loaned over 50 million dollars to nearly 16 thousand farmers.
A special train carrying 334 Mennonites migrating from Canada to Paraguay drew attention as it passed Middletown on Saturday. The group fled Canada due to a school attendance law conflicting with their religious beliefs, escorted by Erie police Sergeant H. B. Decker and C. A. Gilbert to New York City.
The Historical Society of Middletown and the Wallkill Precinct plans an April exhibit of local objects. Mrs Harmon F Mentley will chair the event to organize dates and assistants. Loaned items will form most of the display with insurance and safeguards in place. A separate resolution honors Dr Theodore Denton Mills, praising his medical service and integrity.
Lester Meyers of Warwick pleaded guilty to pursuing and kissing multiple Warwick girls. Police traced him after complaints of forceful amorous advances. Judge Harry L. Stanley sentenced Meyers to six months in Westchester County Jail for the offense.
The Chamber of Commerce plans a dinner for E. Roland Harriman on Friday February 18 at 7 o clock at the Mitchell Inn. Attendees include members of the Chamber Kiwanis and Rotary and affiliated groups. Local speakers will deliver brief addresses.
W Hart Giddings, organist at Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church for about thirteen years, severed ties February 1 to take a position in New York City. He will be missed by many music lovers in the city due to his recognized organist abilities.
The Low building at 63 North Street faced a dangerous fire that threatened nearby Vogue store and two offices. Firefighters fought in four degree below zero weather, using drafts and dual attack lines to confine flames and prevent wider damage.
Middletown firemen praised the Salvation Army on a frigid Thursday morning for bringing coffee and doughnuts to the scene of a blaze at the Low Building on North Street. Chief W. M. Seeley credited the Salvation Army with deserving all the credit for their work.
Soldiers endure freezing conditions and seek brief relief, pausing to drink coffee and alleviate numbness in the ongoing siege or patrol. The harsh weather tests endurance as they push toward a demanding objective.
J A Bates Middletown businessman and G A R Captain will speak for five minutes at the Lincoln’s birthday program in Wallkill Precinct. He attended Lincoln’s funeral and will share reminiscences. The free program at the Chamber of Commerce rooms begins at 8 o clock with the Amalgamated A M E Choir performing spirituals and talks by local figures.
Mrs. Charles Wheeler of Goshen who disappeared January 24 was found safe in or near New York after a reported dispute between her husband and a waiter. She is expected to return to Goshen today. The discovery suggests the Crystal Ran and Middletown woman believed to be Mrs Wheeler was someone else.
George H. Bacon, 63, longtime Ontario and Western Railroad employee since age 18 who retired last summer, died Thursday at his home Naswich.
A fire at the Vogue clothing shop on 63 North Street in Middletown caused $25,000 in damage and spread from the rear to the second floor. Firefighters battled the blaze in sub zero temperatures with six streams of water, preventing total loss of the building. The origin is unknown and the owner is A J Goodman.
The Middletown District Boy Scouts announce their 17th anniversary tally and a public Indian Council Fire on Tuesday February 8 at the Junior High school. The program features Indian dances in costume and demonstrations of Scout accomplishments. Similar events are planned for Port Jervis on February 14 and Walden on February 9.
The Ridgebury Methodist Episcopal church reopened after alterations and repairs. Rev. J. J. Henry district superintendent led the morning service as the historic church celebrated its re dedication yesterday.
Rev Tho falshaw led services with a class young people mate preparat membership and a Foarth Quarrerly Conference session. A union service drew a large crowd despite slick roads, highlighted by choir singing and Miss Mary Knapp solo numbers. Visitors included James H. Smith Reeves Harden A Harden and Ora Harden. Parishioners aided church alterations with Raymond Harlor as architect Wynkoop & Doty as contractors. New stained glass from George Hardy Payne Studios and repairs overseen by Charles Tuthill J W Smith supervised concrete work. Carpet and mats from Crawford Furniture and the brass chancel rail from Startup Furniture.
John H Mackay formerly of Ellenville has been named State Labor Officer of Florida. The appointment marks a career milestone for the Ellenville native as he takes on a key labor oversight role in the state government.
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