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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1919
Page
8
Edward Cannon of Brooklyn was charged after a $30,000 milk theft from a Shefteld Parc milk dealer. Police tracked him Sunday to flee to the Market Court where Magistrate Th bam sent him for further detention. He had been wanted since the incident.
Fragmented text outlines naturalization hearings and a list of cases pending in court, including personal injury and fraud matters. It mentions jurors being excused, trial schedules for late December, and references to advertisers claiming Times-Press reach of over 70,000 readers daily.
Prof H A Hopper of Cornell addresses Warwick farmers at a barn meeting with Orange County Farm Bureau manager Lo D Greene present. A two session Montgomery visit includes Hopper and Miss Kurtbelore speaking on housekeeping, with a chicken supper and planned talks on cooperative plants. Hopper, Cornell extension worker, is a noted dairy educator with ties to Tompkins County and Calfornia programs.
In Goshen on December 15 Elizabeth S Cunningham sister of W K Stansbury of Middletown filed an objection to probate of her brother W K Stansbury's will executed August 29 1919 The will leaves 106 shares of United States Steel stock and home furnishings to F L Kertright and Lulu E Kortright with remaining property to the sister and permission to remove pictures and art objects The matter adjourned to January 5 for further hearing Also mentions Ella H Worcester and Frank H Finn probate of other local estates continues with modest personal property bequests and realty figures for Ellen Hatlock William Andrew Turner and Hannah E Burd.
A disheveled man, soaked and nearly naked, was found Sunday in Goshen and taken to police. Doctors identified him as Thomas Mooner, an escapee from Middletown State Hospital two days prior. He was returned to the hospital by an attendant that evening.
New Yorker William H. Cain buys the private Goshen stable built by late J. Howard Ford for 35600. Cain rose in racing circles after paying 3500 for two year old trotter Sunflash at a Garden sale, and 4000 for the yearling Relvne, 234%, from the General Watts line. Additional purchases include Mary Coburn, 206%, from Pastime Stable, all under the Good Time Stable banner.
Poughkeepsie December 15 Central New England detectives seek 192 proof whiskey valued over 2000 stolen from a railroad transit moving from Lynchburg Ohio to Somerville Massachusetts. Investigators believe they know the location but lack definite information.
Funeral services for Mrs Peter Rutan were held Saturday at 5 PM at the Summitville Methodist Church with Rev TD W Hull officiating. The choir sang Rock of Ages and Shall We Meet Beyond the River. Interment was in the Phillinsport cemetery. Mrs William Reman of 1 Smith Street had gone to Newburgh to visit her daughter, Mrs L Brundage, at 197 Lander Street.
A historical note describes a method to renew dark cracked paintings by pouring alcohol into a dish and placing the artwork face down. The alcohol fumes dissolve the paint and cracks seem to close, though warning that the paint may soften and run, risking spots on the image.
For man or woman, specials chosen for the holidays showcase heavy shaker coats with big collars and pullovers without hoods. The selections emphasize warmth and style for seasonal wear.
The G G Club hosted a Friday night dance with most members and about 29 guests in attendance. The event featured enjoyable dancing including a requested quadrille, followed by an appetizing lunch at 11 30. The next meeting date was not announced.
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