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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

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Local Cases To Be Tried During Term In Newburgh

The December term of Supreme Court opens in Newburgh with Justice H Hirschberg presiding. Civil calendar lists 2 actions, 15 preferred, mostly excise cases by Commissioner Gen Green against county offenders, plus negligence, service, and contract suits, with a few divorce and probate matters. The calendar includes Helena Altmark versus Jacob Walker, Dooley versus Edward Sea lman, Graham Witschief as executor against Frederick Whitney, Bertram Haigh infant versus New York Military Academy, and several liquor tax bond actions by Glenn, Green, and associated sureties, with continued items noted on page five.

Supreme Court Newburgh H. Hirschberg Beins Gen. E. Green Helena Altmark Moses Alaltmaerk Jacob &. Walker Defendent Dooley Edward H. Sealman Graham Witschief Marie Kaufman Admx Henry McNamee George E Green Excise, &c Elizabeth Glrnn American Surety Co New York George E. Green Excise Nettie D. Lawson Fidelity and Denefit Company Maryland Carmine Seneca Raphael Firo Antonio Garzione Georg E. Green Michael Marutla The Fidelity and Casualty Co Sereri Tatta and Ational Surety Co George Ef, Green

South Fallsburg Men Visit City Over Station Agent

Town Clerk L W Kaune and Edward I Glickman of Fallsburg Lumber Company met with Division Superintendent C H Bopkins of the QO&W about appointing a station agent at South Fallsburg. They favor C E Downie of Mamakat sog for the post. Mr Fopkins is away today. Archbold Near Death After Appendectomy Complications multizillionaire oil magnate Archbold is gravely ill at his Tarrytown home after surgery. Doctors hope a transfusion may aid recovery. Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts Floyd Dolan and Maples residents served about 15 guests a bountiful feast.

L. W. Kaune South Fallsburg Edward I Glickman Fallsburg Lumber Company C. H. Bopkins C. E. Downie Mamakatsog Mr. Fropkins Archbold Tarrytown Dec Joan D. Archbold Floyd Dolan

City May Profit by Big Railroad Deal

Pennsylvania to seek outlet to New England through a $5,000,000 plan involving the Lehigh and New England Railway. Middletown could become a terminal if tracks are built and junctions completed, shortening freight routes from Boston to New Haven by about 75 miles.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Lehigh and New England Railway Company New England Poughkeepster Bridge Middletown Guionville Sartford Providence Boston New Haven Campbell Halt Lehish “& New England Railroad Pennsylvania Run Tomequa Lehigh & New England Railroad Unionville Wilcox Johnson Middletown & Unionville Railroad Company MW. & UT Johnson and Wilcox Oor Hartford

Egg Ultimatum Issued By Dillon In New York

John J. Dillon state foods and markets commissioner issues an ultimatum to eye dealers urging immediate marking of all cold storage eggs as required by law. The deadline is 9 o clock Monday morning and imported eggs must be marked too. He predicts the move and statewide boycott will reduce egg prices to 35 cents a dozen and cripple egg speculation masking storage as fresh.

International News Service New York John J. Dillon

Osborne Barred From Visiting Sing Sing Prison

Thomas Mott Osborne, former warden, said he was barred from visiting Sing Sing by order of State Prison Superintendent Carter. He telephoned Warder Derrick to arrange a visit but could not reach the superintendent, fearing embarrassment to Derrick.

New York Thomas Mott Osborne Wing Sis Carter Osborne Aclin Derrick

Newburgh Woman Struck By Auto

Newburgh woman Exima Jones aged 50 was struck by a car at South Water and First streets Wednesday night and thrown about 20 feet. The driver fled the scene and Jones sustained minor injuries.

Times-Press Newburgh Exima Jones South Water First Streets

Adams Jr weds Miss Lawrence in Brooklyn home ceremony

John Edson Adams Jr son of Mr and Mrs John E Adams of No 9 Orchard Street marries Miss Trene Felice Lawrence at 5 pm Thanksgiving day in Brooklyn at the bride’s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Frank LeCount home Miss Nancy Ross bridesmaid Walter C Adams brother of the groom serves as best man The couple will reside at No 3 Orchard Street and plan to be at home February 1 after a wedding journey through New England

John Edson Adams, Jr Airs John EL Adams Orchard Street Trene Felice Lawrence Frank LeCount Madisor Street Brooklyn Wood Nancy Ross Walter C. Adams

Clash Between Greek and Entente Soldiers in Athens

Dispatches report a clash in Athens between Greek troops and Entente forces over disarmament demands. King Constantine rejects the ultimatum, prompting seizure of Athens post office and telegraph lines by Greek soldiers, worsening the crisis.

International News Service London Athens Piraeus Constantine Berlin Carpathians Roumania

Food boycott hits New York producers

New York on December 1 reports that thousands of pounds sought for the annual consumer boycott were left with dealers. The price of eggs has fallen about four cents due to the agitation, with plans to push Congress to end the federal tax on oleomargarine. A cold storage conspiracy is alleged in three states, and thrift clubs aim to curb waste and aid affordable purchases. In Chicago, twelve thousand women joined a nationwide campaign against high food prices with plans to urge action in Congress.

International News Service New York National Housewives’ League Tulian Heath Bodycott Fiat New Jersey Connecticut Joseph J. Harti Zan Mitchel Food Commission Julian Heath Chicago Congress

Stows Celebrate Eighth Wedding Anniversary With Card Party

In Hishland on December returns, Mr. and Mrs Mulford Stow hosted a 500 card party Tuesday night for friends and relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Krieger of Poughkeepsie and other couples, with additional attendees listed among the Stows circle.

Hishland Mulford Stow George Krieger Poughkeepsie George Pratt Arthur Merritt Nathan Williams Jack Weaver Garry Colyer Harald Ford Rowena Harcourt Augusta Pratt Bessie DuBois Jerome Pratt Clifton Carpenter Edmund Starr

Mrs Stow Opens New Aetna Office Rooms 8 and 9

H Clark Horton local representative of Aetna Insurance Company opens new offices in the Times-Press building rooms 8 and 9. Mrs Stow, daughter of Mrs A J VanWinkle of Houston avenue, is connected with the development.

Mrs. Stow A. J. VanWinkle Houston Avenue H. Clark Horton Aetna Insurance Company Times-Press

Court Term Concluded At Goshen

Goshen December 1 The November term of County Court closed with updates on cases. Fast Garage Company of Rondout pursued by Travis cleared the calendar. William Bartels, indicted for sodomy and burglary, arraigned and sent to the New York State Reformatory for burglary. sodomy sentence suspended pending defendant's death. Lewis Brown and Alexander Mc Cullen sentenced to Sing Sing for one year for barslarr robbery of a Walden man near Ann Street, Newburgh last spring. Abraham Schoonmaker, colored, Goshen, convicted of assault. sentence pending after probation review showed good character. crime arose from a provoked summer altercation in Goshen. Alexander Corea told no suspended sentence last week. complainants withdrew offer for suspended sentence. sentence to be pronounced later for larceny in Highland Falls. Robert Penny, accused of bicycle theft, asked for continued investigation. stated he would live with foster parents near Newburgh. Darwin White of Middletown pleaded for suspended sentence pending character recommendations in the perjury case People vs. Anthony Lewis Cuneo. judge to defer sentencing. Testimonies from former employers cited, with judge Seeser seeking updated statements.

Goshen Fast Garage Company Rriddletown Travis William Bartels New York State Reformatory A. H. F. Seeger Hirschberg Lewis Brown Alexander McCullen Ann ‘Street Newburgh Abraham Schoonmaker Justice Seeger Schoonmaker Alexander Corea Highland Falls Robert Penny Darwin White Middletown Anthony Lewis Cuneo Risid Seeser

Wreck on Vienna Budapest Rail Line Reports Many Dead

A Melbourne telegram from Vienna says a train carrying funeralgoers for Emperor Francis Joseph collided with another train near Herczechalen. Several cars were wrecked and numerous passengers are reported killed or injured. Washington note: President Wilson to address governors during December conference. Otisville notice: Presbyterian church asks members to place waste paper and magazines out for collection on Saturday.

Amsterdam London Vienna Budapest Francis Joseph Herczechalen Otisville Presbyterian

Montgomery Pictures to Be Feature at Farmers Meeting

Moving pictures of the Dairymen's League parade will be shown at the farmers meeting in Montgomery. John J. Dillon participates in the parade with others. the event precedes addresses by John Gerow and others. Election of 1917 Farm Bureau officers and speeches by Wicks, Arfmann, and Gerow are planned.

Dairymen’s League Montgomery Off Foods and John J. Dillon John ¥. Gerow Farm Bureau Senator Wicks John Artmann John Y. Gerow President Farley

Cornwall People Evade Officers

A Wednesday attempt to serve bench warrants on Corn well residents indicted for alleged excise violation failed as suspects vanished after preliminary exams. Grand jury later indicted George Allen and wife, William Hopkins and wife, Mrs. John Williams, Michael Jones and wife, and Frank W. Freeman for selling liquor in a dry town. Morris Solomon and Bernard Heinrich faced excise violations with Solomon fined bail set at 1000. The Hon. Howard Thornton III of The National Bank of Newburgh fell ill and remains in serious condition. Mr and Mrs Seymour host a gathering from New York and Goshen tonight.

Times-Press Newburgh Dec Cornwell Justice Sylcox Cornwall George Allen William Hopkins John Williams Michael Jones Frank W.freeman W. H. Moore Morris Solomon Bernard Heinrich Solomon Howard Thornton III Howard Thornton National Bank of Newburgh Palatine Hotel

Promises to Attend Juarez Race Meeting Amid War Claims

Pancho Villa claimed in a taunting telegram to General Gonzales that he had killed 40 Chinese and three American soldiers after taking Chitusban City. It remains unclear if three Americans were summarily executed. Villa says he will attend the Juarez race meeting opening this week as Carraza forces appear scattered and demoralized. A fresh line of wounded arrived from Chilmahua City, with Federal agents fearing limited resistance at Juarez. Refugees report no word from Americans in Chihuahua City.

International EL Paso Gonzales Juarez Pancho Villa Chitusban Villa Chihuahua Chilmahua City Chihushua City

Nine alumni spend night in Erie depot after failed trip

Nine members of the Newburgh Academy alumni football team spent the night at Middletown station after their Port Jervis match was canceled due to a Saturday automobile accident. On the return trip two cars suffered fires and electrical failures, leaving the group without lights and forcing a return to Middletown for the night.

Times Press Newburgh Newburgh Academy Erie Middletown Port Jervis High School Port Jervis Goshen Railroad Staton

Mother and seven children escape death by coal gas

Mrs Mary Compart, a widow, and her seven children of 34 Lander Street narrowly escaped asphyxiation from coal gas after a defective chimney caused gas to enter their Newburgh home yesterday morning. All were badly affected but were reported recovering today.

Times-Press Newburgsk Mary Compart Lander Street

May work at home for former female employees

The Union Hat Company seeks former female trim mers to do trimming at home for the Christmas rush. Work can be done remotely, offering extra money, and several former workers in the city are expected to respond to the offer.

Union Hat Company

Hospital reports two patients show improvement

Albert R. Mance of Pine Bush recovering from Diced poisoning at Thrall Hospital. Eight-year-old Ruth Nichols, who had a horseshoe net removed from her stomach, also improving. Judson Billings of the C. and W. Railroad moved his household goods from Hancock to Middletown this week.

Albert R. Mance Pine Bush Thrall Hospital Ruth Nichols City Judson Billings Middletown Hancock

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Dolloway Bonaparte Anipaas Ray Pennsylvania Dillon Newport News Veebergen Rotterdam Rosenwald Scilly Island Veebersen St. Michaels John Edson Adams JR Miss Lawrence Mrs. J. Edson Adams, JR Canpolune Pitschti Doebrudja Monastir Grunishte Tcherna Galicie Sr. and Darwin White Washington Wilson J. Franklin Fort White House Conference of State Governors Montgomery Pictures D. W. Farley Campbell Hall Moving Pictures Charles W. Wicks Oneida County Wicks John Arfmann Seymour William E. Seymour Federal Army Erie Depot
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