Elmer Hlemon Seeks renomination for district attorney
Elmer Hlemon asks Republican county committeemen for renomination citing a record of 32 convictions, 4 acquittals, and four Court of Appeals victories since November 1925. He notes reduced crime and legal costs as benefits of aggressive prosecution and mentions J D Wilson Jr as a potential challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer H. Lemon
Sr. Lemon
Lemon
Middletown
Orange County
Court of Appeals
Equ Nty
Earley
Henry Hirschberg
Dare
J.D. Wilson, Jr
Man Waylaid and Robbed of 310 Dollars Near Middletown
Edgett, 42, of Harriman, says he was slugged from behind on Montgomery road near Rail Road avenue and Cottage street and relieved of 310 in a wallet. He was picked up by a motorist and taken to a restaurant on Low avenue. Police investigated with Percival Bennett and Jamesfold, who gave a night’s lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Montgomery State Road
Grover Edgett
Harriman
Railroad Avenue
Cottage Street
Cet Edgett
R. Paddock
Hinen Percival Bennett
James
Erie Station
Edgett
Goshen
Lieutsant
John Gier
Holget
Indictments in Grand Jury Report At Goshen
The Grand Jury reported to Justice Seeger at Goshen on Tuesday, adjourning to February 28. Six indictments were found and five no bills. In custody: William Splatter of Wallkill for statutory crime in the second degree and burglary in the third degree and carrying 2 guns. Arthur Hill of Middletown for grand larceny in the first degree second offender. No bills: Alfred B. Houghtaling of Warwick for abandonment. Charles Watson Edward Watson and Joseph Junyok of Warwick for assault. Thomas Murphy of Blooming Grove for carrying a gun. George Bogash of Westtown for having a revolver. Clarence Conklin of Maybrook for unlawful use of an alito.
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 ranger for New Jersey Zinc Company was struck by a heavy rock slat at the Franklin mines on Monday. He is in critical condition at Franklin Hospital with a fractured skull a broken arm and shock. Blood transfusions were given. Meynolda an Englishman and long‑time Franklin miner has a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Borough
Henry Reynolds
New Jersey Zinc Company
Franklin Hospital
Meynolda
Franklin
Michigan
Farley Case May Yet Go to County Court
The Baumes-Dominick bill would grant Orange County a new 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 congestion in the Supreme Court. The bill, introduced January 18 1927, would amend section 39 of the code of criminal procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hirschberg
Lucy Barter Earley
County Court of
Orange County
Supreme Court
State Senate
County Court
Smith
Baumes
Orange County Court
Soprama
Albany
Otondage
Rensselaer
Ulster
Kings
Queens
Bronx
Nassau
Suffolk
Erie
Sullivan
Richmond
Monroe
Supreme Courts
Testimonial Dinner Honors Asst Supt Albert Johnston
Fire Patrol No 1 New York City officers and friends honored Asst Supt Albert Sidney Johnston at Cotten's Restaurant Brooklyn on Feb 5 with a testimonial dinner. Speakers from the New York Fire Patrol National Board of Fire Underwriters and others lauded his 89 years of service and presented a gold badge with four diamonds. Captain Johnston of Vien Roe recently spoke in Middletown and Goshen where fire salvage work was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Patrol No. 1
New York City
Albert Sidney Johnston
Cotten
Church
Fatbush Aves
Brooklyn
Frank Frolke
J. C. Schwank
New York Fire Patrol
W. E. Mallalieu
National Board of Fire Underwriters
John Davin
Edward Reynolds
Wm. Paul Babcock
Nyack Fire Patrol
L. E. Parsons
Patrl Xo 1
Supt. Johnston
Captain Johnston
Vienroe
Middletown
Goshen
Goshen Man Heads Orange County A A U
Spencer T. Horton of Goshen appointed commissioner of the Amateur Athletic Union for Orange County replacing Lawes Robertson of Middletown who resigns due to advancing age. The appointment comes from Patrick W. Wetch of New York, president of the Metropolitan District. Robertson’s years of service are praised by local amateur athletics supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawes Robertson
Middletown
Amateur Athletic Union
Orange County
Spencer T. Horton
Goshen
Patrick W. Wetch
New York
Robertson
Alleged Common Law Wife And Aged Mother Fight To Secure Death Compensation
Two elderly women, one blind, argued Tuesday in the Common Council chamber over a death compensation award tied to William Winfield. Nettie Winfield, the alleged wife, seeks to overturn the payout to Winfield’s mother amid questions of valid marriage. Referee Whipple adjourned without a hearing date as attorney Samuel W. Eager investigates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
William Winfield
Orr's Mini
Samuel W. Eager
Winfeld
Whippie
Winfield
Nettie Winfeld
Mr. Eager
Nettie Winfield
Nettia
Whipple
Mrs. Montanya
Washingtonville
West Point case verdict awards 250 to horse owner
Lieut Charles Morrison of West Point wins $250 from William Schwede after a Brooklyn auto brushed his jumper Skyrocket at a reservation road. The horse, once worth 200, is now valued at 50. four months of vet care followed the injury. Jury returned verdict without defendant present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Justice Seeger
Supreme Court
Charles E Morrison
William Schwede
Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn
James McConeshy
Robert T. Prior
W Fb, Stanton
Wickus and Shepherd Married at Norman Hurst Niagara on the Lake
The engagement of Marjorie Gertrude Shepherd daughter of Mrs. B H Shepherd and the late Judge Edwin H Shepherd Norman Hurst Niagara on the Lake to Zygmunt Francis Wickus of Middletown is announced. The couple will honeymoon briefly in Atlantic City. Wickus runs Luxor Beauty Parlor and La Mode Beauty Shoppe.
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. Examiner B Benson presided, marking a civic milestone for new arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Suprem Court
Joseph Rosch
Naturalization Court
B. Benson
Talk on Poultry Farming At State College Farmers Week
William Mapes of Mount Hope discusses practical experience in developing a poultry farm at State College Agriculture Week. He details building a flock from 4 chicks in 1921 to over 1 000 birds by winter, selling 10 1000 chicks and 1500 pullets in a year, and a laying contest achieving about 220 eggs per year. He credits feeding methods including a mash of corn meal bran middlings oats alfalfa fish and bone meals with nightly and morning rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. Mapes
Mount Hope Road
Ithica
State College of Agriculture
Map*s
Oranse
Burea Manaser
C. C. Davis
G. D. Musser
A. D. Long
Mapes
Mapeg
Saunders Named Secretary of Orange County Circuit
Saunders of Philadelphia, veteran harness meeting manager, succeeds the late H P Murphy as secretary of the Orange County Circuit. He will also serve as rate secretary at Monroe and Middletown. Entries close February 24 for W H Cang’s $40,000 two year olds sweepstakes at Goshen. Orange County Circuit, Bay State circuits set purses totaling $268,000 for eleven weeks of harness racing across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York venues with races in Greenfield, Sturbridge, Norwich, Avon, Windsor, Savingfield, Northampton, Fridnott, Monroe, and Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Circuit
Thomas Bradley
Orange County
Bay Surs
New England
Springfield
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Greenfield
Mass
Sturbrides
Norwich
Conn
Avon
Windsor
Savingfield
Daly
Northampton
Frdiontt
Monroe N.Y
Ateast
Gihon Noy
Middletown
N.Y
Elimination of Dolson Avenue Crossing Ordered
The Public Service Commission in Albany ordered the elimination of the Dolson avenue grade crossing over the Middle Town and Unionville railroad in Us efty. Plans call for depressing the street to pass beneath the updated railroad alignment with a single span concrete abutment bridge and a 34 foot macadam roadway with two 5 foot sidewalks. The railroad company must prepare plans specifications and cost estimates for approval and execution. Traffic at the crossing was heavy and several accidents occurred prior to hearings with city authorities the railroad and the Bureau of Highways in favor of elimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Albany
Dolson Avenue
Middle Pone & Unionville Railroad
New Jersey
Middletown
Low
Binghamton
Commission
Q. A.m
T P.m
Railroad Company An
Bureau of Highware
Middletown & Unionville Railroad
Nicaraguan Battle Ends With Heavy Death Toll
In Chinandega the government forces regained control after fierce fighting. Rebels fled toward the mountains as cavalry closed in. Reports cite about 150 killed on each side and around 600 wounded amid a 2600 federal surrounding force storming the city center with machine guns bayonets and machetes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Chinandega
Masons
Brooks
Chartel
Engineer Receives Forty-Year Service Emblem
H B Weeden of Sidney Ohio, formerly Middletown, awarded a forty year continuous membership emblem by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. He is the fourth oldest man in the O and W service, started as a fireman in 1883, became engineer in 1889. He piloted Trains 11 and 12 between Middletown and Sidney for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Weeden
Sidney
Mid
D.dtown
Ladge 222
W .L. Dicks
Middletown
Weeden
Midetown
Cullivan County Lincoln Dinner Held in Monticello Inn
Sullivan county Republicans host the Lincoln dinner at the Monticello Inn on Saturday night led by Philip Elting of Kingston Collector of the Port of New York State Senator Charles Walton of Kingston and Judge Sanford Smith of Columbia county. About 200 attendees from across Sullivan county attend the event under the county committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moantica
Heh
Monticello Inn
Philip Elting
Kingston
Port of New York
Charles W. Walton
Sanford Smith
Columbia County
Sullivan County
Chadeyane Elected President of Orange County Bar
Henry W. Chadearné of Newburg elected president of the Orange County Bar Association at its annual Goshen meeting Monday morning. Peter Cantline of Newburgh named treasurer and Charles H Shaw of Middletown secretary. Also elected to membership were Kellog Hicks Port Jervis J Milletowe and F Blaen Coons Newburgh. Irving Kennedy Haverstraw Middletown resigned. A resolutions committee was appointed on the deaths of Justices Jacobs and Platt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Chadearné
Newburg
Orange County Bar Association
Goshen
Peter Cantline
Newburgh
Charles H Shaw
Middletown
Kelle G Hicks
Port Jervta
Milletowe
F.blaen Coons
Irving G. Kennedy
Haverstraw
Middletowna
Supreme Court
Jeycox
Platt
Denk Panhandler Arrest Tied to Goshen and Newburgh
Michael Denk, once a kitchen worker at the State Hospital, allegedly panhandled across Saugerties Goshen and Newburgh before moving to Ulster County. Trooper Edward C Elmeport arrested him. Denk was arraigned as a tramp and sentenced to six months at Albany County Penitentiary. He also faced claims of attempting to shake down soft drink places, though charges were not fully supported and referred to federal authorities. Ursuline Academy pupils may compete for a bronze Lincoln medal offered by the Illinois Watch Co with Ursuline display of the three inch heirloom medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saugerties
Michael Denk
the State Hospital
Goshen
Newburgh
Denk
Ulster County Place
Edward C Elmephort
Sidney Barracks
Clyde F Gardner
Albany County
Royal Neighbors Meeting in Middletown
The Middletown branch of the Royal Neighbors held a routine business session during their taste night event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Middletown
The
Royal Neighbors Taste Night
Bigamist Victim Initiates Annulment Proceedings
Proceedings were started before Justice Seeger to annul the marriage of Arvilla Hawking Couneryman and Kenneth Countryman alias Clayton Denman. Denman is in county jail serving a sentence by Special County Judge H. B. Merritt for admitting marriage to Arvilla Thinkins while no wife lived. District Attorney Lemon presented testimony via Assistant DA Lamont who served the papers in Goulton on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Seeger
Arvilla Hawking Couneryman
Kenneth Countryman
Aling Claton Denman
H. BR. Merritt
Arvilla Thinkins
Wardletown
Goulton
Lemon Tank
Tess Timony
Lamont
Bride to be testifies in fatal Erie collision case
Elizabeth Krewson as administratrix of Thomas Stephenson's estate sues the Erie Railroad for his death near Monroe on May 31 1926. Miss Mildred Charleston testified she heard a train and that it did not whistle. verdict awarded $1500 to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Krewson
Thomas Stephenson
Monroe
Ene Rairoad
E. N. Oaken
Mr. Oakes
Franklin A Schriver
Justice Seeger
Goshen
Supreme Court
Munroe
Franklin A. Sehriver
Samuel W. Eager
E. N. Oakes
Erie Railroad
Samuel Daley
Newburgh
Daniel 0. Secor
Mountainville
Leon Garvin
Cornwall
William Ronk
Pina Bush
Harry Leatham
Chauncey Gillson
Sparrowbush
Andrew W. Jack
John H. Ralston
Middletown
S. Guilfoil
J Joseph M. Brown
Unionville
J. W. Hunt
Green Wood Lake
L. Christiana
Circleville
Mildred Charleston
Jeremiah McCarthy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elmer Hlemon
DIST
Republican County
Naxie
J. D. Wilson, Jr
Spencer
Horton
Nawea
Farley
IIF
Supt
Johnson
Goshen Man
S. T. Horton
Orr’s Mills
J. S. Whipple
F. Wickus
Miss Shepherd
State College
Wiliam S. Mapes
Mt. Hope
Saunders
H. P. Murphy
M. & U. Railroad
P. S. Commission
Cullivan County
Lincoln
Henry W. Chadeayne
Ganze County
Chadeayne
Orange CO
Rlaise Brothers
Ursuline Academy
Illnois Watch Company
Bigamist
Teressa Stephenson
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