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Newspaper

Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1916

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2

Monticello Hosts First Community Christmas Tree

Scores from Monticello and nearby communities gathered in the village park for the first Community Christmas tree celebration. The event featured an illuminated tree, carols led by Rev. Walter Reinard, and a performance by Monticello cadets. Also noted were holiday bonuses at Chant factory, wind damage causing repairs, and church services with merry programs for children and families.

Court Housa Borscoval Walter Reinard John Waller Waller Merha Gist Monticello Unifom A. A. Walker Santa Claus Presbyterian Sunday School

Snowball Burglary Alarm At Highland Avenue Home

A broken window and visible footprints at 104 Highland Avenues sparked a scare as children playing behind the Wiggins home reportedly used a snowball to break in. Mr and Mrs Wiggins are now in Cannon City Colorado while Peter E Butterheim says no theft occurred and police were not notified.

John L. Wiggins Highland Avenues Wiggins Cannon City Colorado Peter E. Butterheim Tresdafternoon Polce

Woman Falls Into Abandoned Well in Paterson Scene

Miss Sus Valentine of Paterson New Jersey fell into an abandoned shaft on the Velentine property Sunday afternoon while walking in the grounds. She became wedged against a beam as the shaft’s collapse and heavy debris trapped her. Fireman D. Mitch freed her using a rope and ladder, and she was found in serious condition. The incident recalls the well’s ancient origin and the near-revolutionary era construction. She was rushed to medical care following rescue efforts.

Sus. Valentine Uroidwar Peerson N. J M Paterson Valentine Orto Wera D. Mitch

Reception gown highlights Margaret Thompson's orchid velvet dress

At a recent informel reception Margaret Thompson showcased an orchid colored velvet afternoon gown. The one piece dress features smooth long lines, a wide belt, ball buttons, a tailored panel, and a pink chiffon yoke, paired with blue fox fur and an orchid velvet handbag.

Trianole Film Corporation Margaret Thompson Informel

Christmas Eve School Exercises at Scotchtown Church

Scotchtown December 27 The Sunday school Christmas exercises filled the church with green decorations and two lit Christmas trees. The program featured songs recitations and a nativity tableau with Rev F B Schoonover leading prayers and a benediction. Candy and a Santa Claus visit entertained the children as students and families prepared for Christmas vacation.

Community Tree Decided Success in Risenville

Risenville, Dec. 27 The community gathering celebrated the season with carols and a large crowd. Children and local musical groups enjoyed the Christmas program, and a festive mood marked the evening. A photograph of Tate John Hunt, in an ebony frame, was presented to the Sunday School by Rev. W. W. Moser, with Rev. George Smith accepting on behalf of the school.

Risenville M. E Hunt The Sanday School John Hunt W W. Ho Moser George Smith

Village News: Christmas Visitors Return Home

Miss Alice Brown a student at Al han Normal Gtk spends the Christmas holiday with her parents. Horace G Runble of New York visits Ida Kimbie at stead. Mrs E B sanundetm. over the hides hosts visits. Bir. and Mrs S EB Pierson of Libermy with George Bennet of Po Jervis join Mr and Mrs Denton Senner at Center street. Miss Anldred Carman of Columbia University is home for day vacation with her parents. Mrs S G Catlin of Bloomfield visits George B Holmes at Warren street. Norma and Margaret NeVany and Thomas Thornton of Cornell at home for holiday. Mrs W L Fuller and sister also in town.

Hurch Alice Brown al Han Gtk Charles H. Hayes Phildelphia Rome Maine Avenue S EB. Pierson Libermy George Bennet Po Jervis S. G. Catlin Bloomfield George B Holmes Warren Street Norma Margaret NeVany Thomas Thornton Cornell University W.L., Fuller

Deeds Filed at Goshen in December for Multiple Parcels

A list of real estate transfers recorded in Goshen and nearby towns includes William Beard and others selling land in Woodruff. LN Deyo Belknap transferring in Newburgh. Frank Buell and wife to Fred J. Cortright in Middletown. Cuddeback executors selling in Port Jervis and Deerpark. Thomas Cox selling in Hishlands. Stehn T Hitler selling in Ridgewood to William Rhodes. Anna May Nelson and Fred E Corwright deeds in Middletown. John W Travis and Nellie B Travis land in Wallkill. Daniel Wickham selling in Wasryeanda. John Kidd selling land in Montgomery to Orange County.

William” Beard Albert Berwin Manhattan Woodrurf Deyo Belknap Newburgh News Publishing Company Newburgh Litexty Street Frank D. Buell Goshen Fred J. Cortrisht Middletown Falls Street Port Jervis L . el W. L. Cuddeback W. L. Cuuddeback Deerpark Thomas Cox Hishlands Grover C. Cox SteHn T. Hitler Ridgewood Wiliam Edward Rhodes Middletown Heights Anna May Nelson Liberty Street Fred E. Corwright Anna Mer Nelson Prospect Avenue John W. Travis Wewarenda Nellie B. Travis Wallkilh Daniel D. Wickham Wasryeanda William Loucks Wawayands John Kidd Montgomery Orarze

Port Jervis Father Faces Custody After Wife Absconds

Ernest Tucker, released by Judge Seeger in county court, heads for Chicago after leaving his two young children in Port Jervis last March with their mother who reportedly disposed of their property. Tucker, claiming hardship, agrees to pay $20 weekly for child support while awaiting probation officer review.

Times-Press Newburgh Ernest B. Tucker Etty Chicago Hans Port Jervis West End Port Moore Tucker Fudge Seezer Widdletown New Jersey Seeger

Militia to Escort Inauguration Parade in Albany

Military organizations only will compose the parade for Charles Whitman s second inaugur ation on New Year s Day. About 2500 National Guardsmen will escort the governor from the executive mansion to the capitol with Brigadier General George Roner of the First Brigade of New York City in command and Colonel Chauncey P Williams of Albany as chief of staff.

Alhany Charles 5 Whitman Hugo George Ro Nrer Hirst Brigade New York City Chauncey P. Willams Albany Seventh Infantry New Yorkery New York Whinnan Owa John F. O’rydn Division Naval Militia Nis Huse Richard H. Nelson Episcopal Church Thomas F. Cusack Fold Artilery Capitol Salite Trask H Hiscock Court of Appeals Senate Assembly Secretary of State

Unusual Will of Sarah M Warren In Newburgh

A Newburgh probate note details Sarah M Warren of Montgomery leaving cash bequests of one dollar to two relatives Leslie Sands and Lottie Warren Sheridan while distributing a $13 000 personal and $17 000 real estate estate. Executor Anson J Fowler is empowered to execute the will and cash the property per state intestacy rules with two named exceptions. Surrogate Swezey admitted the will to probate and named estate administrators.

Newburgh Leslie M. Sands Montgomery Lottie Warren Sheridan Sarah M. Warren, Tate Tewn of Anson J. Fowler Sallie J. Sends George W. Kernochan Horace Warren Sallie Rowe Sallie Warren Jennie Baker Monttomery Charlotte Sheridan Newark Cora Bessie Treaper Lovenma Thomas Kent James T.kent Cecil A. Pope Ivme C. Kent Cornwall Mary J. Hetmer Janet Codelleth George Coblish Jonathan Gus Cébrigh Jane E. Croni Tureto Park Swezey

Probate Will of Rev A S Martine at Kingston Surrogate

The will of Rev Abram L Martine former pastor of the Reformed Church at Pine Bush was admitted to probate by Surrogate Gill at Kingston. He directs sale of property with specific bequests to his daughter Merr E L Martine son Irving W Martine daughter Elizabeth Barras and his wife Ollie Martime. The will names Mary E L Martine as executrix and references mining or oil stocks to be divided among the children with a separate sum for the old ladies home. A decree on the accounting of Charles D Brannan’s estate is also noted with netted funds of 6577.78.

Abram L Martine Reformed Church Pine Bush Gill Kingston Merr E L. Martine Irving W. Martine Elizabeth Barras Bliz- Lei

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