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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
3
Review shows a large Maybrook budget itemization detailing central meetings repairs and utility projects. Notable entries include road and yard work, car repairs, water service changes, jail site routing, and miscellaneous infrastructure commitments valued around six thousand dollars. The document reflects administrative updates and project financing directives.
Fragmentary notes indicate fruit crop prospects discussed in Mine Dash April 10. References mention New York chairperson and a local summer event, with vague remarks about summer activities and stores open through the season.
William Mould has purchased the Fre Sand Wn Sharp property on Clinton Street and will occupy it at an early date. Jutn P Boith of New York was noted in the matter during the prior week.
Report of a walkout at Por with efforts to end the strike and bring workers back. Company plans to replace strikers with new hires as talks stall. A protest site near Denard Je is described with a temporary office and expanded facilities. Mentions medicine, literature, and Jud Tonkin commenting on encouragement amid the dispute.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference multiple names and items including undertakers, cash sales, and street mentions. No coherent event or clear entities emerge to form a complete news item. The readable fragments suggest a public notice or advertisement style list without a discernible action or outcome.
A farewell gathering honors Rev Dr C B Swift with tributes from Nathan Hehwetere and others, praising his wartime friendship with local leaders, and noting his upcoming ministry. Speakers celebrate his character, warn of the vacancy he leaves, and reflect on friendship’s value amid the community’s ties to Middletown.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a clothing firm and related indictments tied to pricing practices. The document cites Weeda, Hinman, and a trial in which prosecutors argue that charges rest on wholesale versus retail price theory, with permutations involving food and goods markets and investigations by authorities.
Cody plans to enlarge his restaurant by taking part of the building leased from Alexander Craig at 17 Depot Street. The store presently occupied by Mr Craig will be partly used for the restaurant expansion. He intends to proceed this Thursday and aims for completion by May 1, with the work affecting the existing premises.
A large audience enjoyed a musical comedy produced by the Todgete Producing Company at Music Hall on Wednesday night. Under Fr. J. Welmer’s direction the cast delivered strong performances with standout prizes awarded for ticket sales. Cast list includes Tally Alles Gott, Dorothy Warker, Larry Dutland, and many others, plus a sizable troupe of child performers and a supporting chorus.
A boy aged about eight fell from a tree while playing with companions near 38 Commonwealth Avenue. He caught his left hand on a fence and was badly injured. a physician treated him at home and then at a local hospital.
The will of Lou Matilda Gerry, wife of Eluris T. Gerry, was probated in the probate court here. Robert L. Gerry received letters testamentary as United States Senator. Personal estate not to exceed $6000, with specific bequests for personal items. Real estate in Delaware County, New York, set to the husband for life, then to the issue, remainder to be shared.
A local gathering at the home of Mrs Philp Keating featured guests and friends invited by each member. The program included music, readings, a variety show, and socializing with updates on attendees and upcoming events in town.
A prison scene recounts the moment a governor grants a reprieve to condemned inmates. Warden Lawes and the crowd react as guards lift the hooded prisoners, with mixed emotions across the cell block.
Westbrookville April 20 report says Chic Club met at Mie Man Monto Weinestay home. Mrs David Staeloe seriously ill at her home. Mr and Mrs Cooval and son George of Middletown beat Sunday with Mrs Frank Julver. A 9 Ashworth left for Cambridge Valley, N Y to spend days with relatives. Miss Gertrude Mills to return after visiting Doughheepale De. Bchlelermacher of Newburgh was a caller Thursday. Mrs Florence Bayre of Sparrows bush was in town Wednesday. A Pupils’ Chamber of Be webud preparing play Stel far Postage to be given at the school house in the near future.
Mrs. George W. Decker of Montgomery died at her home after a prolonged illness at about 51. She is survived by her husband and daughter Miss Margaret, with brothers Patrick, Meter and Margaret of Little Britain, James and John of Ballabury Sills, Joseph Thomas and Mrs Katharine Kelly and Stra John Blackturn of Cornwall. Funeral services Saturday at 9 at the late home and 10 at St Marys Church, burial in Cornwall Cemetery. The Times Preva notes its advertising reach.
The Silver Lake plan for an amusement grounds opening by July 2 faces delays from railroad component deliveries. Local pastor Northrup and family relocate to Libor after resigning. friends wish them well. Other townsfolk move, visit, or attend church events as the community roams between Ellenville and Dunkin.
Westtown reports April 30 updates on Charles Werry unloading his fifth car of horses bound for Indians, three weeks due to rail strikes. Harriet Dodon surveys penaltry in the area and studies poultry care, while Dodson plans field visits to poultry raisers. Fred Buzzans loses his gray farm home after illness. Hay Forshee oversees state road repairs from Unionville to Bradley's Cover with a crew. Mrs Albert Horton returns from Orlando Florida after three months away.
The readable fragment references Freitas and a medical or trial context with Fruit-A-Tives from Ogdensburg. It mentions strains of nerves and a suggestion to use a product to feel better, with minimal readable names and a dealer location.
Shant, once connected to Sidietawny, now resides in Westtown. The preaching service at the Presbyterian Church begins at 10:20 AM and 7:30 PM. Prayer meeting is on Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock.
Mary Stewart visited Scher wt 3st lope last week. Crane of Montgomery and Brent with her daughter Stra LW.shaw came a few days ago. George Armstrong of the Hush is the utst of sir and Mire J. Vs bile. A demon has cold his residence in New York parties Helen and Mildred Manerty visited relatives at Bpartowbush. Vernon Shaw sprained his ankle at sthpel nearly two weeks ago and will be confined to the, shouls for several weeks. A Van Deveren preached as candidate at Milfors Otarco county N.Y. last Sunday. The pulpit here was occupied by Ter Ln Willan Sones of ILoscot. Total receipts from the most peer supper by United Church Workers was 94.70. The women thank all who made it a success. The W C T U meeties for May will be held with the president, Sr A Berry, Tuesday afternoon May i.
Milford Pa April 20 George Quick aged 87 veteran and long time resident dies at home in Milford township after a brief illness. He leaves a widow a son and a daughter a brother Frank of New York and a sister Mrs Louisa Watson of slant. The community notes his service and he will be buried in the local cemetery with funeral arrangements announced.
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