Inquest Finds Legg Death At Knoxs Crossing Middletown
Coroner Harry Z Crist presided over an inquest into the death of Harry P Legg who was killed at Knoxs crossing in Middletown by an east bound Erie Orange County Express. Testimony from witnesses details inadequate crossing safeguards and calls for Public Service Commission action to replace the crossing or strengthen protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Z. Crist
Harry P. Tege
Erie Orange County Express
Knox's Crossing
Cordnar
Public Service Commission
State
New York
Middletown
Harry T. Crist
County of Orange
Liezie Zieres
City
Electric Light Factory
West Mainn Street
Harry Less
Liss Fish
Herove
Harry
Mr. Legg
Eye
Hugh Martin
Erie Railroad Company
Orange County Express
Ventire
Simuck
Harry Culver
Hany T. Crist
Tam
France Ceaniy Lightine Company
Hye
Mecbaren
Middisteen
Aber
Homer Op Methacen Avenue
Eris Railroad Company
Knoxs Crossing
Pel
Mabel Corker
Enid
West Main Street
Mid Metrwa
Orange Counts
Legg
Crist
Newburgh garage firm may dissolve partnership
Reports of a dissolution between Clapper and Bellinger, operators of a large Newburgh auto garage on Lander Street, were denied by Bellinger who said a dissolution is possible but not yet decided. Neither man wants sole ownership, both open to retirement if satisfactory terms arise, with potential developments in days. Bellinger dismissed hotel plans and noted recent housing move. history includes a former road house on the Cochecton Turnpike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapper & Bellinger
Lander Street
Newburgh
Bellinger
Mr. Clapper
Messrs. Bellinger
Clapper
Messrs
New Windsor
Thomas S. Marvel, Jr
Cochecton Turnpike
Lawson
Golden anniversary celebration for Sinclair parents
Mr and Mrs Sinclair celebrate the golden anniversary of their parents as relatives and friends plan an enjoyable time in their honor. The couple, aged 24 to 35, visit friends and prepare for a festive gathering on the Baltic voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moseyiliat Sinclair
Chy
Ter Jett
New Seinrtar
Baltic
Seerland
Amie
Deaths of Two Old Residents in Middletown
Obituary notices for Mrs. Sarah A. Corwin and Mrs. Susan E. Robertson, long residents of Middletown, detail their births in the area, marriages, and family ties. Corwin died at 92 on North Street after a long life with church ties and descendants including George A. Swain. Robertson died at 79 at 28 Spring Street after a farming family history and years as a landscape painter with church membership in Westminster Presby.
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Sarah A. Corwin
David
G. 8. Mills
Middletown
Andrew J. Mills
Mt. Hope
George A. Swalm
C. M. Spafford
Brooklyn
N.Y
Bris
Corwin
Grant Halstead
North Street
Susan E. Robertson
David Robertson
Spring Street
William Snow
Rachel Schooneven
Howells
Mary Hudson
Staten Island
Henry Mshaw
Vincennes
Hifnois
Wallkill
Tister County
Mission Workers of St. Paul in Session
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of St. Pauls M. E. Church met in the church lecture room Thursday afternoon. Mrs. A. R. Deming led in devotional exercises and a brief business session followed. A program included papers by Mrs. Deming and Mrs. Bertha Olner, readings by Mrs. Porter, and a chapter from The Life of Mrs. Marc Porter Gamewell read by Mrs. Walworth.
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Sornets
St. Pauls M. EB
A. R. Deming
Liam
Deming
Sam
Bertha Olner
Mattie
Marc Porter Gamewell
Walworth
Dr Lane in Town Visits Friends During Panama Service
Harry Hamilton Lane, a Navy Department assistant surgeon recently stationed on the Isthmus of Panama, was in town Friday and Saturday to visit friends. He expects orders to Honolulu on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hamilton Lane
Tn. Lane
Navy Department
Panama
Honoluin
Mary
Wallkill Council Night Ties Brooklyn Members and Judge Barnard
More than 300 members from Wallkill No 92 Jr O U A M and Minisk Council Unionville attended a Middletown meeting. Brooklyn delegates praised Wallkill degree team after initiation. visiting officials included J Fau drey Lewis Binger and others. A note on Judge Barnard and Judge Morschauser reveals close friendship and late life religious leanings.
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Wallkill
William Grifith
E. J. Beemer
Union Villa
Thomas Livingston
Wallkiil
Brooklyn
Livingston
Minisink
Unionville
Col. H. Keener
William Hess
E. Hallock
William Krenrich
H. C. Loveland
Delegates Attend Nyack Meeting of Missionary Society
Delegates from Middletown and surrounding towns attended the annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Hudson Presbytery at the Nyack Presbyterian Church. A luncheon was served, and Rev. Pierce Chamberlain of Brazil spoke on conditions in South American missions. Delegates returned home by late afternoon trains.
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Woman's Missionary ‘Society of
the Hudson
First Presbyterian Church
H. P. Matthews
Es Ei Aieiasin
Westminster Church
Orange County
Sufrern
Nyack
Middletown
Remodeled Offices of Thomas Watts in Watts Building
A law book concern praises the remodeled upper floor of the Watts Building. The suite opens into a large room with native oak benches, a 3000+ book main library, and brass fixtures. Offices for Oakes, Bright, Maiths, and Watts are detailed, with an oak staircase and street doors completing the fit.
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Thomas Watts
Watts
New York
Oakes
Une
Mr. Bright
Maiths
Mr. Watts
Funeral of Mrs Stanton at Washingtonville Church
The funeral for Mrs William H Stanton was held near noon Saturday at Mt Church in Washingtonville with the pastor officiating. A prayer service occurred at the home on Wry Ridge Street. The body was taken to Washingtonville on the 1137 Erie train. Death of Mr Van Fleet reported as Alfred R Van Fleet died in this city Friday afternoon at 2 oclock. He is survived by his wife and several sons.
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Funzan
Carson
P Grandarente
Tae
Fred Clark
McCall
Berong
Mi Carrera
Leciuser
Babcock
Ricks
Tignist
Dirks
Plano
Timee
Goshen
Joseph F. Barnard
Court House
Poughieeps E
Stanton
Wiliam H.stanton
Mt. Church
Washingtonville
Shareh Om
Barisyas
Wry Ridge
Thomas Livingston
Erie
MR. van Fleet
Alfred R van Fleet
Why Rose Is a Hughes Senator
In a State Senate debate on the earners direct primary, Sen. Rose of Newburgh recalled an Orange County political episode. He said Edward H. Harriman in 1900 sought to nominate ex-Gov. Odell to the Senate. Rose declined to withdraw, citing longtime friendship and loyalty to Gov. Hughes and opposition to the boss system. Odell urged Goodsell’s renomination, torn by party constraints and past alignments.
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State Senate
Rose
Newburgh
Orange County
New York Sun
John B. Rose
Rep
Edward H. Harriman
Benjamin H. Odell, Jr
Senate
Hughes
Goodsell
Edward H. Harr Timan
Odell
Seventh Anniversary Observed by Pythian Sisters in Eureka
Eureka Temple Pythian Sisters celebrated their seventh anniversary Thursday night in the Knight of Pythian rooms. About fifty people attended a fine supper and progressive cachoire. Miss Harriet Conklin provided music for dancing that lasted until late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Temple
Knight of Pythian Rooms
Cassie Halli
Harriet Conklin
Cap t Sheehan Eyes Camp Site Near Newburgh
Captain James F. Sheehan of the Fifth Separate Company inspected the Newburgh Driving Park seeking a camp site for the First Regiment during the Hudson Fulton celebration. It is unclear if the regiment will camp in Newburgh, but he wants readiness for an emergency and may use the park for a full week in addition to Felt Mills.
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Neburgh
James F. Sheehan
Newburgh
Sheehan
Felt Mills
Larger allowance for arms practice for guardsmen
Adjutant General Nelson H. Henry announced on orders that, based on Major General Charles F. Ross’s recommendation, an allowance of 109 rounds of ball cartridges per officer and enlisted man will be provided for small arms practice this season. This is a 25 round increase over previous allowances, with extra amounts for sharpshooters, experts, and distinguished experts.
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Nelson H. Henry
National Guard
Charles F. Ross
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Floyd Duvall
Mildred Baker
Helen Johnson
Agnes Evans
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Anna Hare
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Gertrude Rockeeld
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Furman
Stotland
Grim Reaper
Mission Workers OF
DR. Lane
Brookly Nitess
Barnard
Meeting of Mechanics
J. Morschauser
Women’s Missionary Society ‘of Hudson Presbytery
Pythian Sisters
Capt. Sheehan
Times
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