Wax identified as Oliver Osborne in District Attorney case
International News Service reports in New York that Charles H. Wax and Ober Osserne are confirmed as the same man. James W. Osborne, ex U S District Attorney, identified the suspect in a $50 suit. Mrs Osborne and William Wilcox corroborated the identification. The man had previously visited Osborne’s office in 1915 and posed as Oliver Osborne. Feminine victims of Wax are expected to testify.
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Br International News Service
New York
Charles H. Wax
Ober Osserne
Weooer
James W. Osborne
United States
Lkeness Weme
Fe ii
Rae Tanzer
Oliver Osborne
Osborne
Annual Pomona Grange Session Largely Attended
The Pomona Grange holds an afternoon session electing candidates for the fifth degree and honoring deceased members. A discussion on legislation for Albany and the Milk Strike features, with a later evening program for Wallkill River Grange. Thursday shows full officer reports, elections, and closing exercises with current Pomona officers listed.
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Grange
Pomona Grange
Albert Brown
Little Britain
Marin Gregory
Washingtonville
Clement van Euen
Guymard
Mester Farley
Samuel Webb
Morroz
George Hrant
Warwick
Lewis Price
George H. Kins
Newsburgh
George W. Ackerly
Crystal Baw
Albany
Milliman
Wallkill River Grange
Manning
Farley
Partymen’s League
Kinz
Orange County Farm Bureau Association
Pomona
Will of H W Van Cortlandt leaves 20000 to chauffeur
Goshen Delaware County dec 6 1942 Henry W Van Cortlandt drafts a will naming Rowland Barre Goshen as executor and bequeathing twenty thousand dollars to his chauffeur Rowland W Earle with conditions for education maintenance and a college fund. He leaves ten thousand to Goshen Emergency Hospital and the residue to his brother Augustus Van Cortlandt and friend John I Halstead. Executors empowered to sell real estate to pay debts and legacies.
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Goshen
Dee
Henry W. Vas Cortlandt
Serrogeie
Koaland W. Earle
Mr. van Cortlendt
Augustan Cortlends
Skaron
Coun
Owsenry W. van Cortlandt
Goober
Orenve
Rowland Barre
Orange County
Ark Nage
Roosa
Earl Roose
N.Y
Sur
Au van Cortlandt
John I. Halstead
Charles C. Appell
Willem XN. Homan
Trio Arrested for Series of Thefts
Three men, Patrick Gilmore Thomas Brennan and James Carroll, were arrested near the Walsh dock in New Windsor Orange County. Police found nippers in Gilmore s possession and believe the trio stole railroad supplies telegraph wire and brass fixtures from private owners during the past months. Detectives Hillman Mead and Constable Fanning led the operation after a tip tied to ongoing rail line thefts.
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Norack
Rockland
Orange
Patrick Gilmore
Erie Railroad
Thomas Brennan
West Shore
George Hillman
James Carroll
Gilmore
Fanning
New Windsor
Orange County
Hillman
Mead
Walsh Dock
Peddler killed by Erie train near Graham
Port Jervis dispatch reports a pack peddler, known locally as the Old Frenchman, was struck and killed by Erie train No 1 at 11 15 this morning near Graham while likely walking the track. The body was removed to F H Porter’s undertaking parlors on Pike Street.
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Times-Press
Port Jervis
Erie
Graham
Wren
F. H. Porter
Pike Street
County boards eye New York debt claim for Orange County
A New York debt claim looms as Cornwall and local officials discuss pursuing money owed by New York City to Orange County. Ex-supervisor H W Chadeayne seeks authorization to recover sums possibly exceeding $2,000 with legal aid from Melvin G Palliser, sharing 50 percent of any recovered amount. Board delays action, scheduling further consideration.
War ballots do not change aldermanic fight outcome
Orange county soldiers on the Mexican border sent war ballots to local election boards. Nineteen ballots were cast, seven from Middletown tid city. In Middletown third ward no votes for officers, Democratic candidate led by three. Ballots to be opened Friday and canvassed December 19. county canvassers to review December 21. Goshen Dec 6. Christopher Columbus named Monroe Democrat enrolled.
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Goshen, Nec
Orange County
Nave
Secretary of State
Middletown
County Board of Canvassers
Navy opens bids for first four battle cruisers
Washington December 6 The Navy Department opened bids this afternoon for constructing the first four battle cruisers to be provided for the American navy at a cost not more than 16300400 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Degree Conferral at Hoffman Lodge No 412
In a Tuesday evening gathering at the Masonic Temple on North and Court, Hoffman Lodge No 412 conferred the first degree to members of the F. and M. group during a two hour communication.
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Masonic Temple
Court, Land Streets
Hoffman Lodge
Empire Aerie Elects Officers in Thursday Night Meeting
The annual election of officers will be held by Empire Aerie F. O. E. Taursday night. Several contests are on the slate and members are urged to attend.
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Empire Aerie
Ohio Secretary Orders Statewide Ballot Fraud Probe
Secretary of State Holdelran4t ordered a state wide inquiry into charges of fraud and error in the recent election after petitions from the Republican State Committee. Ballots slated for destruction were ordered preserved amid the investigation.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Secretary of
Girls' Friendly Societies Meet in Grace Church Parish House
A neighborhood meeting of the Girls' Friendly Society of the West Hudson district was held Tuesday evening at Grace Church Parish House. Delegates from Newburgh, Tomkins Cove, Goshen, Sterling Mines and Sparkill attended. Addresses by Miss Edith Hadier and Mrs. Elizabeth Agnew preceded a performance of The Betty Walk Girls and Mr Kidd. Ice cream and cake followed a social hour with Rev and Mrs H Mic Naulty of Tomkins Cove in attendance.
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Girls’ Friendly Society
West Hudson District
Grace Church
Edith MM. Hadier
New York
Elizabeth T. Agnew
West Hudson
Newburgh
Tomkins Cove
Goshen
Sterling Mines
Sparkail
Mr. Kidd
Hmic Naulty
Tomkins Core
Pino Chles Series at Eagle Hall Event
The second of the Empire Aerie and Grand Fingles pino chles will be in the white room at Eagle Hall on Wednesday night. Playing begins 8:30. Dance after the Boy Scouts minstrels at Eagle Hall on December 8. McCornal's five piece orchestra will provide dancing from 10:30.
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Empire Aerie
White Room
Eagle Hall
Boy Scouts
Nmccornal
Beauty's Bower Ad Offers Rouges and Toiletry Goods
An advertisement for Beauty's Bower by McMonagle & Rogers promotes popular rouges complexion powders creams and brushes for facial care. The display is noted in the south window with a lady attendant in charge, located near the candy counter inside the store.
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McMonagle & Rogers
Prepare in Advance For Egg Boycott Continued from page one
A late 19th century notice discusses egg shortages caused by speculative activity and urges subscribers to reduce egg use. Local buyers report no immediate sales drop but expect prices to fall if Middletown buyers pause purchases. The piece mentions cooperation with the Meyers association of New York and hints at pensions for state service from earlier eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majors’ Association
Meyers’ Association
New York
John McGlohynx
Holiday Textile Line Offers Varied Wool and Cotton
The ad highlights cotton wool and cotton or all wool options in light medium and heavy weights. Union suits and two piece suits priced from 50 cents to 3.50. Interwoven socks remain at former prices from 25 cents to 1 dollar a pair. Holiday line on display. shop early for best picks.
Middletown Socials and Visits Report Local Figures
Miss Ruth Grens returns home after a visit with her aunt Mrs. James Bush in Honesdale Pa. In about two weeks Miss Crans will travel with Middletown friends to spend winter in Florida. Edson Sinsabaugh visited his niece Mrs. Ww. S&S. Force near Westtown. Auto Car Sales official Savore from New York visits. Mr. and Mrs. William F. Brown return from wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Western New York. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus B. Elmore of Saratoga Samings visit Elmore parents on Lafayette Avenue. Elmore works with New York Conservation Commission in Saratoga. Henry Riker returns from Dunmore, Pa. L. W. Lawrence of Huberville was in town. Knights of Columbus local Council to hold regular meeting tonight at 3 o'clock. "South breathing" remark on child intellect. Fish cannot live in foul water nor man in foul air.
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Ruth Grens
James Bush
Hones- Gale, Ps
Miss Crans
Middletown
Florida
Edson Sinsabaugh
Ww. S&s. Force
Westtown
W.F. Savore
The
Auto Car Sales Company
New York
William F. Brown
Niagara Falls
Cyrus B. Elmore
Saratoga
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D. W. Farler
Campbell Tall
H. D. Lesler
Chester
J. Scott Kins
Britain
C. S. Durland
James Mapes
Augustus Denniston
Jesse Buil
Monroe
C. B. Coleman
Go Shen
C. $. Wells
Ceres
C. ©. Warford
Natalie C. Barns
Flora
C. H. Gerow
Meel Harlow
Cristal Run Aili
B. F. van Sickle
North Street
H. W. van Cortlandt
Goshen Emergency Hospital
Mr. Farr
Isaac Tl. Bart
Harold H. Smith
City
Stony Ford
Louis Titus
Stony Ford Stock Farm
Hill Farm
Walter Mueller
Virgil Crist
W. H. Lunney
Goshen-Montgomery Strate Road
George McGee
W. H. Limney
Lumney
Stony Ford Station
Board OF Trustees
Village Board of Trustees
Corporation
New Street
Rociine
Brownleigh
Frank Crilley
St. Isha’s R. C. Church
Webster Avenue
J. A. Brady
St. John's Cemetery
Si_mes
Murray, Jr
Oliver Tuthill
W. W. Wilcox
Temperance Legion
Loral Temperance Lesson Will
Ise
Evelyn Mackenzie
Philips Pia
Dec
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J. Connelly
Erie Freight
Jersey City
E. J. Vormwaid
Mr. Connelly
Mr. Wormwaid
Thompson Ridge
Arvenue
Main Street
AO. Snow
Western Brien Telegraph Company
Frank Richards
Florist
Montsomery
Telegraph Office
Mr. Richards
Minisink
Methodist Church
E. Hopkins
Wadsworth
Hiram Smith
K. J. Hock
W. Hiatt
Lelta Place
Eugene Hratt
Weehawken
N. J
Virginia
Glen-Arden Hunt
South Street
Plains
Utica
Charles B. Coleroan
Hamptonbursh
Stockholders
2iTsimens League
Chadeagne
J. E. DuBois
DuBois
Deerparx
Ef Deerrark
Swauiger
Allemeier
Beerpa
Clers
Ue Resoluif
Alvert Manning
Third Ward
Chris
Commissioners of Elections
J. E. Corwin
Christopher Columbis
Christopher Columbus
Yolser
A. M. Ambler
Middletown, N.Y
Hallmark
Assert Manning
Town of
Mt. Hope
Grafton
Richmond
Marlborough
England
Watch the Times
Toggery Shop
Loder & Herbison
West Main St
Henry Riker
Dunmore
Pilgrims’ Corners
L. W. Lawrence
Huberville
Knights OF Columbus
Hamilton
Tiffany
Holse Bros
Muvee
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