Apoplexy Suspected in Death at Hillside Cemetery
The body of Frank C. Herrick, 32, was found under a tree in Hillside Cemetery at 4 15 yesterday afternoon by Abraham Benner. The coroner and Health Officer Hanmer deemed apoplexy the probable cause after examining the scene and the body. Evidence nearby included a silver cane, a pipe, a cent piece, and torn papers with scribbles suggesting a struggle and possible attempts to write notes. Herrick, born 1861 in Middletown, had a history of prior suicide attempts and chronic paralysis since a gun injury decades ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Herrick
Hillside Cemetery
Abraham Benner
Richmond Place
Benner
Eugene Smith
Wood
Herrick
Wham Brennan
Oime
Mr. Brennen
Hanmer
P. J. Rellis
Merck
East Seii Street
Middletown
Helen J Armstrong
North Street
Olive Street
Robert
Douglas
Widow of accident victim arrives here this morning
Mrs George Neaf wife of the man killed in the send rashing machine near Otisville arrives from West Hoboken N J after coroner’s dispatch notes death occurred days earlier. She learns of the death through postal inquiries and will hold funeral at Crisville Methodist Church Otisville. Neaf born West Hoboken Nov 3 1872 aged 43. Survived by brother Frank Neal and sister Mrs Richard Francis. A claim agent will meet widow to settle compensation under the act. insurance likely provided a monthly sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Neaf
Otisville
West Hoboken
X. J
Rackett
Cornelius
Hoboken
Brooklyn
Neal
Frank Neal
Hoboken Street
Richard
Times-Press
Circleville Mildly Excited Over Minor Stabbing Affray
Circleville June 3 There was mild excitement this morning by a reported stabbing near Circleville Crawford Junction. Witnesses say Teiwry and William Hadden clashed with a section gang. Hadden reportedly stabbed Terry in the back and was discharged after a self defense finding. Dr Santee treated Terry, closing the wound, with hopes no serious outcome follows.
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Circleville
Aiiray
Rere
Teiwry
William Hadden
Crawford Branch
Erie
Crawford Junction
Hadden
Terry
Harlow
Terri
Santee
Silla
Fight at Verdun Rages Unchecked
Paris reports the Battle of Verdun at a new peak of violence as German forces push reinforcements to the Meuse right bank with heavy artillery while French positions at Fort Vaux hold. In Italy, Austrian advances continue unchecked with Berlin confirming ongoing gains.
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Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Fort Vaux
Berlin
Italy
G W Washburn of Saugerties Dead
George W Washburn died at his home in Saugerties Friday in the 74th year of his age. For many years Mr Washburn was engaged in the manufacture of brick at Saugerties.
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George W.washburn
Saugerties
Raymond L Carr Prize Speaker at Albany Contest
Albany June 3 Miss Marian Bedell daughter of Dr Edward Bedell Delmar and Raymond L Carr grandson of Lexis Carr counsel for Delaware and Hudson won the Robert C Proya medals in the annual prize speaking contest at the Aline High School of the New York State College for Teachers. The contest drew a large audience with Sayles principal presiding and Dr David Hutchinson and Mrs Samford Atwood among the judges. Bedell recited The Man of Sorrows while Carr declaimed National Defense. Other competitors included Helen Hare Stephen Chaver Viola Baer Philip Ratesky Theron Hoyt and Henrietta Enap.
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Albany
Marian Bedell
Edward 3. Bedell
Delmar
Raymond L. Carr
Lexis E. Carr
Delaware and Hudson Company
Raymond W. Carr
Robert C. Proya
Aline High School
New York State College
Sayles
David Hutchinson
Samford Atwood
John H. McElroy
Miss Bedet
Mr. Carr
National Defense
Helen Hare
Stephen Chaver
Viola Baer
Philip Ratesky
Theron Hoyt
Henrietta Enap
Teater party honors Janet Stivers birthday at Stratton
Janet Stivers hosted ten little friends for a box party to see the Singer Midgets perform at the Stratton theater in celebration of her fourth birthday. Teiper trial adjourned in Buffalo until September.
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Janet Stivers
Midgets
Buffalo
Rodgers not guilty in perjury case at Newburgh scene
In Newburgh on June 3 F Bromley Rodgers of Middletown was acquitted of perjury linked to his witness stand testimony in the second trial of a civil suit against James G McLaughlin. Justice Platt discharged the jury after they found him not guilty in under an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
F. Bromley Rodgers
Middletown
James G. McLaughlin
Supreme Court
Platt
Diet
Rodgers
Biss
Oskes
Dad Bright
Arcond
Hirschberg
EL Bromiley Rodgers
Justice Platt
James MccLaughlin
S50zar
John Bright
Bright
James McLaughlin
E. Bromiley Rodgers
State of New York
E. Bromley Rodgers
Bic Langhaln
Sens
Mr. Bright
Hodgers
Charles Vic Laughlin
Bromley Rodgers
Wilson
Mrr Hirschberg
Orange County
Maughlin
Bakery Blaze Damages Singer Sewing Office at Main Street
Spontaneous combustion sparked a fire in a three story brick building at 46 East Main Street owned by B. F VenSide. The blaze confined to a rear storeroom of the Singer Sewing Machine Company damaged the store and smoke affected second and third floor living quarters. Firemen, aided by chemical streams and ladders, controlled the blaze with minimal damage to the Crescent Bakery below and no insurance on the Singer unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Sewing Machine Company
East Main Street
B. F
Sem Machine Company
Wing
Lester Duck
Thomas B Cov
Orchard
Edward J. Passinesa
Sewing S Machine Company
Chef Higham
Companier
McQuaid
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company
Main Street
Popular Young People Wedded at Beakes Home
Dr. Robert O. Kirkwood officiated a simple nine o’clock ceremony at the Beakes home uniting Olive Irene Beakes and J Bennett Rowley. Only families and a few intimate friends attended, with out of town guests from New York, Oak Ridge and Newark. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple departed for a two week auto honeymoon. Social at Webb Horton C E gathering drew large attendance with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O. Kirkwood
Adam W. Beakes
Olive Irene
J. Bennett Rowley
Mirs
Rowley
Kirkwood
Marjorie
Alberta
Dorothy Beakes
New York
Annie Beakes
Abbie Godfrey
Brooklyn
Joseph Riggs
Oak Ridge
N. J
Clyde Marlatt
Newark
North Sea Battle Claims Echo German Victory
Reports from Berlin and London recount a massive naval clash in the North Sea with both sides claiming victory. German and British sources describe heavy losses including ships, vessels, and air support, while eyewitnesses describe the night engagement and pursuit. The battle’s scale and casualties are debated as dispatches reach Holland, Denmark, and England.
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International
Berlin
Air Germany
Wilhemshaven
Kaemps
Reichstag
London
Sherk
Elbind
Ware
Hie
Marlborough
Germany
England
North Sea
Admiralty
Holland
Denmark
Taged
Feg
Copenhagen
Janse
Captain Hunt
John Brown
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Ciranpama
Europe
Mexico
Mitchell
Dorothy Gray
James Gray
State Hospital
G. W. Washburn
Rogers
Singer
Edict
Smail
van Sickle
Miss Beakes
Webb Horton C. E
Britisu
Ovinelbte
Asa ii
Eporten
Pommern
Wiesbaden
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