Otisville Grange Elects Officers for 1919
Otisville Grange No 1026 elected officers for 1919 at the December 7 meeting led by Master Jay H Smith. Officers include overseer Ervin E Hawkins lector Mrs Alex Mitchell steward George Mitchell assistant steward George Pelton chaplain Mrs Charles Smith treasurer Alert Manning secretary Marion Barlow gatekeeper Austin Anderson corker H Smith etc. A Christmas program by the lecturer and several young ladies is planned for December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otisville Grange
Jay H. Smith
Ervin E. Hawkins
Alex. Mitchell
George Mitchell
George Pelton
Charles Smith
Alert Manning
Marion Barlow
Austin Anderson
H. Smith
MM. Mapes
Baio
Charles TH Smith
Two Unionville Residents Die in Week
Unionville reports two deaths in one week. Samuel Christie, 78, died at his Slain Street home after a few hours ill ness from pneumonia. He leaves three children and several siblings. Interment will be at Unionville Cemetery. Mrs. William Marin, about 38, died Wednesday night of pneumonia following influenza, survived by her husband, seven children, and her aging mother. Urs. Matilda Decker and others are listed as relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Samuel Christie
Mfondar
Harry
Wantage
Nellie Sazer
Howard Tett
Marlboro
Aes Alury Wilson
J. D. Swift
Rrddletown
Chedister
William Marin
Matilda Decker
Nor
Theodore Parker
A Tonic and Health Builder in Remora era ad
An OCR fragment advertises a tonic named A Tonic and Health Builder said to ward coughs and colds. It claims to build health with “the boxes at druggists” and lists makers Eckman Labgr and Tgry Bi Menuvcturers of Eeimoun'g.
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Eckman
Will of Charles Brown probate unveils Newburgh estate details
In Surrogate's court Newburgh, probate of Charles Brown's will reveals an estate of about 6 000 dollars in personal property with a life interest of 6 000 in realty to his daughter Mary Collins and eventual transfer to his brother Walter. The will names executor Henry W. Chadeayne and witnesses John B. Corwin and William J. Wrygant. Brown, 87, died May 27 from asphyxiation due to illuminating gas in his Cornwall-born life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Robert S. Snider
Montgomery
Wallxul
Lillian A. Dean
Halph Weston
Ethel L. Weston
Anna D. Boyce
George J. Bores
Harriman
Alma W. Sheeley
Oscar D. Sheeler
George W. Crowell
William D. Crowell
Chas. Brown
Ann Street
Swezey
Abs
Mary D. Collins
Washington, D. C
Walter
Brown
Mountainville
Mr. Brown
Orrin
New York City
Charles Brown
Edmund C. Faulkner
Middletown
Sirs. Youngblieoa
Joseph W_ee
Goshen
Mr. Faulkner
Witesses
John B. Corwin
William J. Wrygant
Henry W. Chadeayne
Mrr. Brown
Cornwall
Prayers for Afflicted at St Pauls Church Service
At the mid week prayer service in St Pauls Church on Wednesday evening Miss Pluma E Sears led prayers for the pastor’s family sorrowfully bereaved by the death of Mrs Margarete A Grinton wife of Ensign Harry M Grinton The Cent a Word page is noted for a further reading opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Pluma E. Sears
Margarete A. 5. Grinton
Harry M. Grinton
Christmas program at Scotchtown Presbyterian Church
Scotchtown Dec 20 Sunday school Christmas entertainment will be held Sunday evening next at 7 30. A special feature will be al centata Emanuel by Mr Smiths class. All are cordially invited to attend. If you want to buy or sell anything I watch the Times Press classifieds.
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Scotchtown
Scotchtown Presbrerian Church
Wille al Centata
Emanuel
Smith
Times-Press
Official County Vote Totals in Orange County Election
The Board of Supervisors completed the soldier vote tally revealing shifts for district attorney race. Official results list Whitman as governor and Platt as congressman, with multiple county and state offices including sheriff and coroner. The article also notes the origin of gutta percha from Malay words and its 1542 introduction by Doctor Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Orange County
J. D. Wailson, Jr
Whitman
Smith
Schoeneck
Walker
Hugo
Travis
Coler
Wells
Cohen
Newton
Morschauser
Willians
LaDu
Congress
Platt
Wilson
Hirschberg
Greene
Vandermark
Tucker
Snook
Roe
Doctor Montgomery
Remains Taken to Washingtonville in December
Arthur Snowball's remains were brought to Washingtonville from New York City after a two week illness. The funeral was held Thursday. Blooming Grove Home Defense members attended. Burial will occur at Washingtonville cemetery with a Presbyterian prayer meeting Friday. A Seattle connection and local Home Defense plans for New Year's Eve are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonville
Arthur Snowball
New York City
Blooming Grove
H. J. Litly
Ralph Hibbard
Seattle
Wash
Ralph
Washington
Lome
Harold Hosking
Christmas tree scene at Friday afternoon school event
Friday afternoon at the high school featured the usual Christmas tree as part of festive activities. The Hadley family has not yet moved to the area due to ongoing mess.
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J. T. Hadley
Pena
Otisville Woodman Elects 1919 Officers at Shawanga Camp
Otisville Woodmen of America no 10087 elected officers for 1919 on December 15 at Shawanga Camp. Consul W Herbert Sayer Advisor Ernestus Skinner Banker Horace Ketcham Clerk Ernestus S Ketcham Trustee three years L B L Writer Trustee two years C C Ketcham Trustee one year Hanford Lockwood Escort Isaac F B Ketcham Jr Watchman William S House Sentry KL W Schoble. Birth announcement: Mr and Mrs John Dougherty 30 Benjamin Ave December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawanga
Woodman of America
Ottville
W. Herbert Sayer
Ernestus Skinner
Horacy Ketcham
Ernestus S. Ketchan
Lb. L. Writer
C. C. Ketcham
Hanford Lockwood
Isaac FB. Ketcham, Jr
Wiliam
House
Sentry
KL. W. Schoble
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Campyed Nau
Woodruff
Theo
Thor
Enterprise Electrical Co. Times-Press
King Street
Leo Barnett
James Street
Erie Depot
God’s Service Star
Brown Estate
E. C. Faulkner
Attorneys
Otisville Woodman
John Dougherty
Benjamin Avenue
Lavallieres
Charles J. Giering
Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph
Edison
Hoover
Walter J. Startup
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