Goshen Wiggins Will Take Oath as County Judge
Judge A H L F Seeger vacates verdict against New York Central Railroad for Porello case and grants new trial while George Porello pursues reward for locating Omar A Hotaling’s killer. Russell Wiggins appointed by Governor Waltman as County Judge of Orange County. will take oath January 2 and preside at special county court terms starting February 11 in Newburgh.
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Highland Falls
West Shore Railroad
Newburgh
Mir. Povello
Oranze
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fTompiin
Tas
Russell Wiggins
Waltman
Orange Coure
Justreeelec
A. H.ill
Nis Peat
Supreme Court
Ninth Judicial District
Ledge
Ween
George F. Gregg
Wisgzins
Greeg Toile Ceriti
Wiggins
Francis
Hugo
Middletown
North Street
Chairman Bullwinkle Heads Board Meeting Interruption
Goshen December 31 The Orange County Board of Supervisors convened with a letter from Mrs Richard Bullwinkle stating her husband Chairman Bullwinkle owned the ship and could not attend. Supervisor Herbert Sesger chaired as temporary chairman during the session. A speed sale was announced for January at the New Orange Hotel with consignments from county owners anticipated. engagements were announced for Miss Gertrude Murray to Frances J Connelly, both Goshen natives. New Year Mass plans and local notices filled the day with several community items and a family birth reported.
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Times-Press
Goshen
Orance
Mew
Orange Hotel
Charles Zurani
Oqorense County
Dec
Peter Murray
Gertrude
Frances J. Connelly
Mr. Connelly
Ford School of Pharmacy
Tramp from Highland Mills Frozen Amputated in Goshen
A tramp named John Barce was found frozen near Highland Mills and had his right leg amputated at Goshen Emergency Hospital. He slept in a barn owned by Rev. M W Morgan. the cold locked barn prevented escape and a small fire caused damage before his capture and transfer. He was committed to Orange Farm by the Overseer of the Poor C S Lent before hospital care.
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Times-Press
Goshen
John Barce
Highland Mills
Times- Press
Barce
Ishland Mills
M. .W. Morgan
Orange Farm
C S. Lent
Richmond Bustard wedding in Watertown NY
Richmond and Bustard unite in marriage at Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church manse. Bride wears haveling gown. Couple to live in Watertown where groom works for the government. Second couple Johnson and Dunn wed at M E parsonage with simple ceremony. They begin a wedding trip to Washington DC and return to their city home.
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Richmond—Bustard
William Edward Richmond
Watertown
N. Y
Ella Marr Bustard
E. VanDyke Wight
Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church
Johnson—Dunn
Barry Johnson
Mechanicsiexn
Mae Dunn
Sarah Duan
Myrne Avenue
M. E
GW. Grinton
Washington, D. C
New York National Army to Wadsworth Camp in South Carolina
National Army units from New York will transfer to Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg South Carolina to bolster depot brigade regiments. Brigadier General Gur Carleton arrives in Spartanburg to command the depot brigade. Middletown men serve in First Regiment through Seventy fourth infantry units totaling about 2399 men.
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National Army
New York State
Camp Wadsworth
Startanbure
S.C
Gur Carleton
T. A. Buss
Spartanbars
New York
Wadsworth
Middletown
Spartanourg
Dik Winstoun
Waintns
Uptom
Yaphack
L. 1
Devens
Arer Aiass
Thirteen Colonels Ordered to Officers' School
At Camp Wadsworth division one headquarters of the Twenty seventh Division designates thirteen colonels to attend the brigade and field officers school opening in San Antonio Texas on January 2. Notable names include James Andrews Frank Ho Novien John F Kiew George Wingate Willard Fish MervHohm Arthur Kemp James R Howlett and Hines. The appointment forms a board to examine officers for continued service regardless of disability. The board is led by Col James M Andrews with Col Charles I Debevoise Maj Louis H Gaus Maj Mortimer D Brrant and Maj Robert Mazet.
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Wadsworth
D. C
San Antonio
Texas
James Arews
Bates
Frank Ho Novien
John F. Kiew
New York
George A Wingate
Fielller
Edeer S. Jeanines
Willard C. Fish
Merv Ho
James M. Andrews
Charles I Debevoise
Louis H. Gaus
Mortimer D. Brrant
Robert Mazet
Obituary for Frank Xavier Quillin in Hoboken
Frank Navier Quilm died at 25 Sproat Street after two years of illness at age 36. Born in Brooklin on April 20, 1581, he married in Hoboken on June 28, 1911. A six year resident, he was a foreman at the Trion Hat Shop and a member of St. Mary's Church and the Elks. survived by his wife.
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Frank Xavier Quillin
Frank Navier Quilm
Sproat Street
Mr. Quill
Brooklin
Hoboken
N. J
Commune Schanne
Trion 1
St. Mary's Church
the Elks
Salt Superstitions and Burial Customs
Salt superstitions are tied to morality and corruption, with a long Irish custom placing a pewter salt plate on the corpse’s heart before burial, then covering it with coals and holy water in the grave.
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Ireland
Health Preparedness and Sanitation Demands
The article urges better sanitation to prevent disease and disaster, stressing cleanliness as a key safeguard. It argues that proactive hygiene measures reduce health risks and protect communities from outbreaks and related damages.
Street Car on Runners in Snowbound Norway
A street car operates on runners as trackless trolleys haul as an unusual passenger car in snowy Norway.
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Norway
Firemen Called to Box No 13 Amid Hospital Fire
Fire damaged an institution described as the hospital, with 15 gallons used by Eagles and McQuoid, six by Excelsiors and Montagens, nine by Phoenix from hospital equipment. Superintendent Miss A E McCowan and staff kept patients safe. three moved, smoke filled upper floors briefly. insurance covers damage. A second incident at 36 Myrtle Avenue saw Officer W Harry L Wace ignite wood with a blow torch while thawing pipes. fire quickly controlled with minor damage and no loss.
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Phoenix
A. E McCowan
Caro
Myrtle Avenue
W. Harry L. Wace
Wood
Coartes Bigham
Martle Avenue
Prospect Avenue
Mr. Wood
Social Life of Middletown Personal Notes
Social Life of Middletown and its Environs personal notes list locals visiting relatives, travels to New York, farewells, and military furloughs. Auss Grace Tassell returns home to White Plains. Miss Jessie A. Houston heads to New York after school. Mrs. Conkling's School shorthand students plan trips. Several residents visit Baronne New Jersey and Thompson Rudge. Clergy plans naval station address delayed by late trains. Clarence Sutton of the 10s Infants in France. City Clerk B. A. Taylor’s family hosts. Joseph Wagner to Salem farm work. Camp Dix cooks ready for furloughs and Christmas. Captain Candle heads to Camp Lee after holidays.
Railroads to Co operate on passenger and freight routes
Government control era findings indicate Lackawanna will reduce freight by shifting to passenger service while Erie remains freight heavy with limited passenger runs. Delaware & Hudson will run only essential passenger trains as officials study New York Harbor traffic, dock access, and marketing facilities amid nationwide congestion.
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Erie
Delaware & Hudson
Cal
Lackawanna
New York Cty
Buffalo
Erne
William G
Agoo
Rai Roads
New York City
New York Harbor
Trafic
New York
McAdoo
Erie and Lackawanna
Freder
J .D. Underwood
Ene
W. H. Truesdale
Sams
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Co
W. G. Beslet
Jersey Central
E. E. Loomis
Ehign Valley Co
David Bonner Dies in New York at Age 80
David Bonner a leading figure in harness racing for over 50 years died of pneumonia at home in New York at his son in law and daughter William N Beach 82 Park Avenue. He was renowned as a driver breeder and official and helped drive famed trotters including Dexter and Rysdrk. He served as vice president of the National Trotting Association and held other key roles in horse shows and racing organizations. A separate note reports real estate sale of a chicken farm near Monhagen Lake to George Migans for a summer home.
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New York
David Bonner
William N. Beach
Park Avenue
Broadway
Herald Square
Bloomingdale Road
St. Nicholas’ Avenue
Harlem Lane
Air
Bonner
Peerless
Dexter
Ryrsdrk
George B. Aller
New York Stock Exchange
Robert Bonner
Freak War
Hears Giar McDowell
A. A. Bonner
Dictator
Jar
Lee
National Trotting Association
Mr. Bonner
Old Driving Club
Fleetwood Park
National Association of Trotting , Horse Breeders
American Register Association
Port of
John E. DuBois
Westtown
Monhagen Lake
George Migans
Atlantic Highlands
Migans
United States Engineering Department
Middletown Theatre Season Promises Strong Lineup
The Middletown theatre scene aims for quality with manager stalwarts Al G. Fielis Ivman Howe and W. H. Harder presenting a week of plays at the Cort Theatre tone The opening show is Common Clay Jane Cowl followed by Mile a Minute Kendall and George M Cohan's Te Pays to Advertise with three additional strong productions Thursday through Saturday Advertisements in the paper promote the lineup.
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Middletown
St Teda
al G. Fielis
Ivman Howe
W. H. Harder
Theatregec
Mryrkle Harder
Jane Cowl
Kendall
New Cort Theatre
New York
George M. Cohan
Cord and knots haunt ancient craft and culture
Cord serves every fastening purpose and offers vast artistic possibilities. The Japanese use hundreds of knots for ornamental effects, some dating back to times before writing, with dozens of knots in common and ceremonial use that any child can tie.
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China
Peru
French scientists revive caterpillars after repeated freezing
Two French researchers placed caterpillars in test tubes and metal bores in a ice salt refrigerating mix at 15 to 20 degrees. The insects were frozen six times in a month and always revived, though their movements and responses slowed with each successive freezing.
Deep Breathing and Voice Production Claim Secret
The piece argues the secret of voice production lies in using the lower abdominal muscles to lift internal organs, creating steady breath pressure. It claims this method supports singing and overall health and urges TB-threatened individuals to investigate deep breathing.
Promised Relief in Sight After Severe Cold
Frozen switches in local freight yards and a network of frozen pipes caused major disruption to workers. Reports from O Chimber and others describe extensive pipe damage and efforts by plumbers to restore water. Locomotives appeared frostbound as steam formed a white mantle on engines and cars. Temperature records fell across Pine Bush Thompson Ridge and Searsville with 30 to 35 degrees below zero. Churches shifted services to lecture rooms, and rural areas faced frozen pipes. fuel administrator Archibald Taylor said coal supplies were ample and Sunday shutdowns complied with rules.
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O. Chimber
Walden
Pine Bush
Crawford Branch
Thompson Ridge
Searsville
St Pari’s ME
First Baptist
First Congregational
Archibald Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Saloonkeeper Held for Liquor Sales to Militia in Kingston
Kingston, N Y Dec 21 arrest of Martin Curry saloonkeeper and his bartender after New York Guard officers alleged they sold intoxicating liquor to soldiers on duty near the Ashokan Dam and the Catskill Aqueduct.
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Kingston
N. Y
Martin Curry
New York Guard
Curry
Ashokan Dam
Catskill Aqueduct
Quote on managing fools and balky mules
Grete Eben compares hiring a fool to selecting a balky mule, arguing both are deserving of little sympathy. The metaphor frames impractical choices as poor judgment in leadership and management.
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Grete Eben
Force of Habit at the Gas Station Warns of Inclination
A local auto owner reports that Tony with this machine habitually turns in at every gas station. The Times-Press ad columns urge readers to check classified listings for related notices and offerings.
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Tony
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