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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1916

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Orange County Supervisors Near End of Year Session

Orange County Board of Supervisors neared adjournment as chairman Bullwinkle indicated Friday would end the annual session. Minutes show bond approval for Poor Durland at $10,900, and a reduction in printed proceedings to 2,000 copies. The election commissioners reported expenses of $33,549.16, and a push to raise the deputy sheriff's salary to 1,200 is noted. Proceedings cover condemnation plans for Carmwell West Point highway No 5485 and a coroner's report. The board adjourned until Friday morning at 9:30.

Gosden Orange County Board of Supervisors Yesterdar Bullwinkle Orange Farm Durland Seeger Port Jervis Gavette Board of Supervisors Sherif John D Stivers Comir Carmwell- West Point Storm King Stone Companys Compar Philip A. Moson Bullwinja Coroners’ Committee Cdilis W. D. VenVier & Son Goshen

Sullivan County Poor Official Downie Arraigned on Grand Larceny Charge

Sullivan county poor superintendent Downie, arrested at his Wurtsboro home on a grand larceny warrant issued by County Judge George H. Smith, faced preliminary hearing in Monticello. Bonds of $1,000 were posted to insure appearance. officials note shortages approaching $10,000. District Attorney George L Cooks and several county supervisors attended the arraignment as lawyers prepare for the Tuesday hearing.

Times-Press Dane Ae Deen Cornelius EL Wre Selfran County Wurtsboro George H. Smith Hobart Hull Bownie Monticello William Miller DaMont C. Mitchell Downie Smith Sullivan County Wurtshoro Brownie George L Cooks Board of ‘Supervisors

Commerce Forum to Meet Tonight at Commercial Hotel

The Chap ter of Commerce members forum will convene at 7 PM at the Commercial Hotel. Dinner will be served as about 50 members discuss appointing a committee to recruit 160 prospective members, securing a regular meeting place, and programs. Attendees sign an attendance card and two names gain three minutes at the next meeting to advocate their business. President Gould reports secretary Gus D. Theleen will arrive by January 6.

Chapter of Commerce Forwn T Hat Forum Chamber Gould Gus D. Theleen

Christmas entertainment at First Presbyterian Sunday School

The Christmas entertainment of the First Presbyterian Sunday School will be held at 7:34 p.m. A novel program has been prepared and attendees will contribute stories for distribution in the city. The Grand Eagles plan a card party at Eagle Hall on Friday afternoon, December 29, inviting all.

First Presbyterian Ceinck Grand Eagles Eagle Rail

Liberty Boy Given A Chance To Reform

James Porter a 19 year old of Liberty was arrested for petit larceny linked to bogus checks totaling about 40 dollars. Recorder Starr granted a suspended sentence with three conditions including reimbursement to his father, weekly reports to the police, and potential forgery charges if he fails. Porter left jail with his father after the order on Wednesday evening and returned to Liberty this morning.

James Porter Liberty Howard M. Starr Porter Willard Porter Sam Green McCouch Starr Paneters

Brink and Clark Hardware Firm to Continue Business

A bankruptcy petition was filed in New York on Wednesday against Brink & Clark Hardware Company. Liabilities are about 318,834 with assets around 18,240. Judge Mayer appointed G. Townsend as receiver, allowed him to run the business for 30 days. Art Townsend bonded for 3,900. Frank H. Finn acts as receiver’s attorney. Creditors may select a trustee to close the firm. Major creditors include Merchants' Bank. The firm, once Leander Brink and James A Clark, later became Brink & Clark Hardware Company with Leander Brink and Charles H. Brink as stockholders.

New York Brink & Clark Hardware Company Ts City North Street Lan King Street Mayer G. T. Townrsend Art Townsend Frank HL Finn Merchants’ Bank Brink & Clark Leander Brink James A Clark Charles H. Brink Clark

Enjoyable Dance at Chester Draws Regional Couples

A Wednesday holiday dance in Chester brought couples from Middletown Goshen Warwick Biotroe Washingtonville Central Vestey and Florida to the Knights of Pythias Hall. McConnal's Orchestra provided music for the event and a buffet luncheon followed at midnight. Organizers B Durland M B Smith R A Miller Thor Smith M S Durand HL Murray N G Helme were credited with the success.

Middletown Goshen Warwick Biotroe Washingtonville Central Vestey Florida Chester Knights of Pythias Hall Occasios B. @ Durland M. B. Smith R. A. Miller Thor J Smith Durand HL Murray N. G.helme

X mas Exercises at Parish House Grace Church

Christmas entertainment for Grace Church children and friends is set for Parish House Friday December 29 with two shows at 8 0 PM and 7 86 PM Hazel Rodman of New Park performs sleight of hand and music. Sunday school members recite sing and dance. Candy presents will be given to all Sunday school members and invited guests.

Children of Grace Church Hazel Rodman Newpark Grace Church

Meeting of Aldermen Is Harmonious

Aldermen held a brief year end session in the committee room with the new aldermen elect George Miller Frank Davis Francis Ki Grimmey and William A Furnell in attendance. The meeting approved hearmg no objections to West Main street block paving and heard reports from city officials including the Building Committee and Public Works.

Miles Ogden George Miller Frank Davis Francis Ki Grimmey Wiliam A Furnell Meyer Thompson Orange County Lighting Company Common Council Commissioner of Public Works Phoenix Clerk Stanton Che Teylor DuVall Ita Korschen Aiferman Herres McCorch Alderman Rackett Board of Education Aldgearman Hollgaty Taylor Herres

Convicted Prisoners Arraigned At County Court

Four prisoners who pleaded guilty to various charges were brought before Judge Seeger at a special term of county court in Newburgh. Alexander Corra avoided immediate punishment with a suspended sentence for theft. Peter Macrovich’s assault case was postponed for four days to review his story. Darryn Khite’s perjury case was delayed for a week at the defense request. John Williams’ case on neglect of a minor was postponed pending sanity examination due to questions about his earning ability.

Times-Fress Newburgh Darryn Khite Goshen Tony Lewis Middleton White J. D. Wilson, Jr John Williams

Berlin records German success in Roumanian theatre

International News Service reports Berlin says German forces under General Falkeney and the Ninth Army achieved full victory in the Roumanian theatre. Russian counterattacks failing to stem the advance. additional prisoners and machine guns captured. Austro German flank broken near Akbyonik Sarat with 10,229 Russians captured. English attacks near Doiran fail. Russian raiding detachments repulsed on eastern front.

International Berlin Sayville Falkenkeye War Office Himain Sarat Seround Akbyonik Sarat Debradja Bulganan Lake Doiran Des

Dairymen to Meet in Pine Bush Hall

Dairymen gather Saturday evening at Grange Hall Pine Bush with Prof Bontelte of Cornell speaking on Feeding the Dairy Cows in high cost feed times. Demonstrations on mixing feed and blackboard figures, Roop reporting on the Dairymen League progress, and T BE Milliman of the Farm Bureau outlining spring farm preparations.

Grange Hall Pine Bush Bontelte Cornell Roop Dairymen’s League T. BE. Milliman Farm Bureau

Failure of Overtures to Mean Renewal of Fierce Fighting

Washington reports that Germany will not consider peace talks until terms are clear and in conference form. Entente diplomats demand open terms before any renewal of fighting, with Wilson awaiting Germany’s official reply to the peace note.

International News Service Washington Germany London Paris Petrograd Entente Wilson Gerard Berlin Onz Entente Ambas Rlez Czar Nichols Penrce France Sermi United States Vienna Sofia Constantinople Herne Switzerland Lord George Russia England

Barn Fire Destroys Estate Near New Paltz

A Christmas morning blaze three and a half miles east of New Paltz destroyed a barn and its contents on C. L. Van Orden’s estate. Five horses, 50 tons of hay, five wagons and three sleighs were lost. Damage is estimated at $3,000 and fully covered by insurance.

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Teutons Orohom Monticelly Commerce Forum 1St Presbyterian Ethel Toussaint St. Giles Brooklyn Liberty Boy Brink and Clark Hardware Firm G. T. Townsend North Street Company Texas Oll Co Clark Stanton Judge Seeger Pine Bush Hall Wea Forse New Paltz
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