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Newspaper
Florida Journal
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1927
Page
12
The Office of the Lake Region Reporter at the home of Jesse Vance announces papers on sale at McMonagle and Rogers Drug Store.
The article describes a fatal crash involving Monroe village clerk Mrs Thompson and others on a icy highway hill near Central Valley to Chester. Witnesses recount speeds between 25 and 40 mph, a Buick catching fire, and delayed aid as responders arrived.
Lieutenant Flynn testified about the wreck and vehicles registered to Thompson and Van Deusen. Police explained guarding the scene, locating a bottle and a shoe, and delaying movement until the coroner arrived.
James B Slater of Grahamsville was found dead in an outbuilding by his son Eugene Slater. The 70 year old man died of apoplexy according to early reports.
Moran, 58, a roomer at the Frear house, died after a self inflected gunshot to the head. Gun reportedly jammed. police, doctors, and relatives traced a lengthy despondence and family ties to Newburgh and Wallkill, with a possible post mortem planned. Beatty, 30, of Harriman, shot himself in the dairy room over his wife’s recent death, leaving four children. coroner Knight ruled death by own action. The Tuthills will care for the Moran and Beatty children as arrangements are made.
Six consultation clinics for lung diseases are to be held over two weeks at sites in Newburgh Goshen Port Jervis and Monticello with doctors Chandler and Seaman providing exams. X rays will be taken for suspicious cases and a signed card from a family physician school nurse or health officer will admit patients.
A preliminary hearing on removing West Main street grade crossings on the Erie Pine Island line in Goshen, with NY State Highway Bureau engineer H L Felch testifying on crossing positions and traffic. Village leaders voiced openness, Erie officials pledged cooperation, and a tentative planning timeline of about one year was discussed.
Sunday night in Goshen James Van Leuven and William Clarke Jr were held pending investigation before Police Justice Merritt for stealing from the Orange County Children's Committee office. The theft totaled 17 dollars 50 cents in cash and a 10 dollar money order. Clarke had completed a six month county jail sentence on February 14. Deputy Sheriff Mullen led the arrest efforts.
Court action seeks removal of the grade crossing near Farmingdale in Blooming Grove. Process identifies the Lehigh and Hudson Railroad as the carrier and Drake's crossing as the site for the proposed elimination.
Historic crystal chandeliers once hung in St James Church Goshen have been sent back to New York as interior alterations proceed. The lights, originally part of a Queen Anne gift to St Paul’s New York in 174%, were partially given to St James Goshen by Dr. Henry Youngs, a vestryman of both churches.
St Paul’s Chapel will be altered into a colonial church building and chandeliers from St James’ are being reintroduced to enhance the historic display. Rev Edwin R Smythe and St James’ officials welcome the gift’s return to the collection.
James S Budd Murray versus Perpetta Santree, an auto collision personal injury suit, scheduled for Supreme Court at Goshen, was settled out of court. Murray received $2,200 net after expenses.
In every city and town a woman can work part or full time and earn good money. The ad promises profitable, permanent business by becoming an agent for four preparations that will sell in every home. Agents wanted in surrounding villages and R. F. D. routes for VANCO CO. of Newburgh, New York.
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