Will Contest Grows Over Chicago Broker's $6 Million Estate
In Cook County surrogates court distant cousins challenge the will of Edward B. Jennings. He left most of his fortune to son Edward J. Koester born out of wedlock, with bequests to William Lawrence and Lester Ensign. Law enforcement guards follow Lawrence and Ensign as key witnesses amid fears of kidnapping.
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Edward B. Jennings
Chicago
Edward J. Koester
William Lawrence
Chester
Lester Ensign
Grand Rapids
Mich
Koester
Camp Grant
Cook County
Lawrence
Sherman
Aitoriue
Lwrence
Ensign
Daily Mail
Koester Jay
Jen
Nings
Jennings
Wealy Man
Is Son
K Hester
Chester Night Quintet Defeats Warwick Five
The Chester high school quintet beat Warwick 51 to 36 at Warwick Monday night. Chester led 24 to 18 at halftime and pulled away late after Warwick tied the score. Meany led Chester with 26 points, Pulvirent added 7, while Warwick’s Frekinger scored 11 and DeMouth 4 as the crowd watched a fast-paced matchup.
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Chester High Erhse
Warwick
Chester
Invaders
Meany
Pulvirent
Chester—Meany
Vance
Dell
Pruss
Galloway
Frekinger
Coates
Barry
Fi DeMouth
Stage
McDonald
Six bids received for Mid Hudson bridge project
Albany March 11 Special six proposals for the Mid Hudson bridge Ulster county were received by the State Department of Public Works. The American Bridge Co. NYC submitted the low bid for the bridge at 209 dollars. Thirteen bids were received for the 1.03 mile approach highway concrete pavement led by David Sheentng Inc. Saugerties at 223 660 dollars. Contracts to be awarded shortly.
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Albany
State Department of Public Works
Mid- Hudson
Ulster County
American Bridge Co
New York City
David Sheentng, Inc
Saugerties
New Fire Alarm System Installed In Chester
Chester notes a new fire alarm system installed with a list of calle bells and locations in Chester. A Tuesday demonstration on How to Fight Fire was held at the corporation building for Chester firemen, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
New York City
Mist
Conklin
J. E. Murray
Charles Osborne
Ira Fitegerald
Parent- Teacher Association
Couple Hosts Surprise Party For Wed Lovers From Play
Miss Myrtle Dunning and Leander Keeney, soon to wed, were guests of honor at a surprise party given by Miss Millicent Mapes and Miss Helen Mapes at the Mapes home. Cast members from Eyes of Love were among the guests, with gifts including a mahogany Windsor chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Leander Keeney
Myrtle Dunning
C. E
Local Social News and Obits From Chester Area
Residents and visitors attain weekend stories as Ruth Murray of Albany Normal visits family, Bert Slingerland’s California death noted, Miss Mapes and Miss Murray visit St Lukes Hospital, officers elected for Methodist Ladies Auxiliary, and families like Roe Conklin travel home from the South.
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Aimes
Princeton
N. J
Ruth Murray
Albany College
Willam Mapes
Irvington-on-the-Hudson
Mra
Alvah Miller
Sarah Babcock
Charles Osborne
Florence Roache
Ira Fitzgerald
Millicent Mapes
Goshen
Parent Teacher Association
Mary Helme
Mount Vernon
Chester
Albany Normal School
Alfred Roe
William Conklin
Paterson House at Monticello Destroyed
Fire destroyed the twenty room Paterson House in Monticello on Friday morning. Origin of the blaze is unknown and the building was empty at the time though formerly a boarding house. Mrs. Shepherds house next door was saved after catching fire. a Polish latrfer named Mike was found safe at Monticello hospital. The owner was Abe Ursanor.
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Monticello
Paterson
Anne Shepherd
Mike
Montcello Hospital
Abe Ursanor
Bridgeville Man Hurt Foot in Logging Mishap
Bridgeville reports a logging accident as Charles Metcalf unloading wood had a log drop and crush his big toe. He is recovering at home. Nearby notes include Rev. Charles Garrett attending a funeral in Poughkeepsie and local visits and pursuits among Bridgeville residents.
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Bridgeville
Charles Metcalf
Charles Garrett
Poughkeepsie
Gideon Edwards
Middletown
Sniffin
Stewart Goble
Frank Coddington
Max Friedman
Rubin
Rubin and Sons
Hotel Capitol
Third Reading Shelves Tuberculosis Hospitals in Orange County
The Senate advances Assemblyman A. G. Hall's bill to ban tuberculosis hospitals in any incorporated Orange county village without trustees consent or in towns within one mile of a village without approval of both the supervisor and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Senate
A. G. Hall
Orange County
Pine Bush Benefit Play Promises Local Talent
March 36 event in K of P hall features Mrs Pine Bush Parent-Teacher Association presenting a home talent play Sansftine with a cast led by Mercy Bar Dara Fresco Rath P. Groves Weariatte Youngs Snalder Hammoiretta Vanheeren and more. Proceeds fund Easter trip to Washington and community activities amid church and school notices.
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Pine Bush
Mra
Iescher Association
Sansftine
P. Hall
M. Mercy
East
Dara M. Fresco
Rath P. Groves
Weariatte Youngs
Mar Snalder
Haamiretta Vanheeren
Mery
B. Stewart
Elizabeth Crist
Samuel Aa
Ralph Heaumost
Joan
Coal Prices Cut at Mines Set to Last Through May
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company and Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company announce immediate price reductions for anthracite. New quotations span ex coal 8.25, stove 8.85, chestnut 8.35, broken 8.25, egg 8.25, stove 8.75, chestnut 8.25, pea 6.50 with a 25 cent rise planned June 1 and another 25 cent rise September 1. Retail dealers expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Lehigh Coal.and Navigation Company
Wilkes-Barre Company
Amity Couple Hosts Fortnightly Club Meeting
Amity March 17 Mrs Mary Welch returned from Albany after a three month visit with her sister Mrs Harry Salkeld Jacob R Feagles came home from Morristown Dr Allen Sanitarium where he received diabetic treatment He is somewhat improved Mr and Mrs J H Feagies and Rev and Mrs James Bristow hosted the Fortnightly at Mrs Asa Baxters home in Warwick Mrs William Furman Sr is seriously ill at her home nearby
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Amity
Mary . Welch
Albany
Harry Salkeld
Jacob R. Feagles
William Furman, Sr
Here
Highland Falls News Roundup March 1
News from Highland Falls reports Mrs. Catherine Keefe improving after pneumonia contracted in New Jersey. West Point custodian John Kold expects to resume duties soon. A $25 offering was voted for the church by the society. Alpha Sewing Club met at the Parish House. Mrs. Piano hosted. Lilly Mattice and son Minton Mattice visited relatives in the village.
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Highland Falls
Catherine Keefe
New Jersey
James Jevens
Newabis
Tas Alpha
Heli
Wennessay
Piano
Lilly Mattice
Minton Mattion
County Supervisors Allocate Roles and Appropriations
The Board of Supervisors lists officers and committees across footing assessment equalization town accounts and taxes. Names include Bail of Chester Baker Crawford Lockwood Newburgh along with Clark Denbrek Patterson Middletown and Port Jervis among others.
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Bail
Chester
Baker
Crawford
E. J. Lockwood, Jr
Newburgh
C. CG. Smith
Cornwall
Chaster
Truesdell
H. V. Clark
Hamptonburgh
D. ‘L. Patterson, Jr
Denrerk
J. A. Clark
Middletown
Tierney
Port Jervis
Canade
Mr Lockwood
Mt. Hope
McCiellan
Woodbury
Toth
Kissam
Ogden
H. Lockwood
F. Smith
Roe
Blooming Grove
Case
Greenville
Parry
Highlands
Gillen
C. S. Patterson
Tuxedo
van Wegner
Roy
Warwick
Wells
N. H. Clark
Mini ‘Sink
Lawrence
Martin
Wawayanda
Horning
Dusenberry
van Wagner
Bull
Neversink
MY. ‘Clark
Dally
Bethlehem church set to elect trustees at March 29 meeting
Meadowbrook writes of Bethlehem church events with devotional services, a business meeting at 2 p m, and three trustees to be chosen in place of Denniston Cooper and Benedict. Birth day bags to be distributed, organist search discussed, and baptism of baby Corkedale noted. Community projects include new school buildings and repairs boosting Newburgh’s busy season prospects.
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Meadowbrook
Winnie Broughton
Middletown
G. K. Storie
Bethlehem Church
Woman's Social Committee
Charles M. Denniston
James H. Cooper
Howard O. Benedict
Ida Dickenson
Frank Holmes
Bethlehem
Orrin P. Chandler
Ethelbert Taylor
J. Corkedale
Newburgh
Mount St. Mary’s
Blooming Grove Circle Plans Monday Luncheon and Meeting
The Blooming Grove Circle of King’s Daughters will hold a midday luncheon Monday March 2 at 2:30 at the residence of Mrs. Andrew Glover A regular meeting of the Blooming Grove Study Club will follow the luncheon at Mrs. Glover’s residence.
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Blooming Grove
Blooming Grove Circle of
King’s Daughters
Andrew Glover
Blooming Grove Study Club
Eva M. Glenn of Walden Dies at Middletown Sanatorium
Eva M. Glenn of Walden died at 1 15 a m Wednesday in Middletown Sanatorium. She was born in Seneca Falls and belonged to the Presbyterian church and the Searsville Grange. Survived by her mother Mrs. S E Woodward of Walden and three nephews Paul Faulkner New York Donald Faulkner Weleton Arizona Richard Faulkner New York.
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Eva My Glenn
Eva M. Glenn
Walden
Middletown Sanitarium
Seneca Falls
Presbyterian Church
Searsville Grange
S. E. Woodward
Paul Faulkner
New York
Donald Faulkner
Weilton
Arizona
Richard Faulkner
Elks Sussex Night at Middletown Lodge
Elks Sussex Night will be held tonight at the Middletown Lodge of Elks. The club house stands at South and West streets. A St Patrick s dance for Elks only is set for Thursday night in the club house.
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ELKS
Sussex
Middletown
Lodge of Elks
Club Ashington House
South and W. Streets
Runaway youths caught after freight ride to Newburgh
Two 14 year old runaways from Greenpoint Brosklya named Matthew Chirpak and John Cody rode a freight car most of the way to Newburgh and were picked up near the depot there.
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Matthew Chirpak
John Cody
Greenpoint
Brosklya
Newburgh
Local Notices From Middletown Area Social Roundup
Mrs George Qlucsee rents a car at the Webb Heston cottage in Middletown Thursday. Joupte Stage, R N, who lately resided here, has returned. Mrs Ida Butts of Oneonta visits Myers cottage. Ralph and Elizabeth Smith entertain at the Hulse residence in Middletown. Grace and Willa Maddern visit their sister in law Richard Maddern in Mountain View New Jersey. Mrs Ida Butts formerly resided here. Mrs Lillian Kortright learns of cousin William Kyter's death in Boonton New Jersey.
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Mecanicstown
George BD
Webb -Heston
William Post
Bernice
Westfield
N. J
Myers Cottage
Ralph Smith
Ralph, Jr
Hachet Ezabeth
Clarence L. Hulse
Middletown
Grace
Willa Maddern
Montain View
Br ’ Mand
Richard Maddern
David B. Myers
Ida Butts
Oneonta
Butts
Lillian C. Kortright
William Kyter
Boonton
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Edward J. Keester
Heaknes Teen
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Camp Great
Chester Nigh
Rieal
Chester Eastern Star
Harry Fredericks
Gail Burrows
James Lawrence
William van Etten
Frank Helme
Frank Knapp
Peter Baker
Charles Oborne
A. B. Voorhis
Hohokus
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Arthur Prosser
Alfred Thompson
Syracuse
Roberta Wilson
Highland Mills
Robert Marvin
Ladies’ Aid Society
Christ
Congo
Tor
Epworth League
Ens
Elizabeth Murray
William Mapes
Mr. Burgess
Moran
Ella Hayes
Ruth Fredericks
Alfred Parkins
J. H. McGuinness
Home Telest
Jommon
H Pearce Chawassey
ieralé-Tri
G. Decker
Rutsonville
Graham's Church
Washington
Grham’s Church
George Jamison
al. Johnson
Thoma Zabriskie
Johnson
William Kramer
Evelyn
A. D. Ellers
O. T. Moffatt
Borden Avenue
Thorpson Ridge
New Street
William Black
South
Westley Black
Virginia
J. Hayer
Hartnett
Thompson Ridge
Amy Kelly
Hugh Kelly
J. H. Manton
Cleveland
Matthew Goldsmith
Cragsmoor
John Parkmen
Martin Kellner
New Prospect Reformed Church
Highland Falls ‘News
Board of Supervisors
Otisville Woodmen
Mitchell Hall
Otisville
Stwaaga
Woodmen of America
D. J. German
J. A. Bodine
Bloomingburg
Walter Shoemak
James Horowics
Kenseth
Mitchell’s Hall
Frea Lempineer
Breaklya
Walter Mettats
Heir of Holy Names
Carmel Carpenter
Martha Behan
Mises Katherine
Josephine
Mar Mary Jessberger
Rose Coppels
Agatha Deway
Katherine Loewen
Brunetto
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the Goody Shop
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