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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1919

Page

5

June health board reports 24 deaths 29 births

Commissioner T Frank Cullinan led a Board of Health meeting in Mayor Cox’s absence with Commissioners Barnett Marks Strack and Health Officer Han mer present Sanitary Inspector Greens and Registrar Slanton showed 24 deaths in June with 11 males 13 females and 29 births eight males The weights and measures sealer John McMickle Sr reported his prior presentation to the Common Council concluded the session latent adjourned by Commissioner Strack

T. Frank Cullinan Board of Health Cox Wardenbergh Barnett Marks Strack Hanmer Greens Bull Er. Shelles Stanton Greene Sierk Slanton John ©. McMickle, Sr Sealer Comm N Council Stracic

No Appearance in Telephone Case Protest Hearing Delayed

Residents of Mam akating township Sullivan county failed to appear before Public Service Commission Chairman Hill. Orange County Telephone Company represented by Chappell Fan cher and Ayres discussed negotiations with Sokolow for 23 petitioners. Hearing postponed as company seeks extension terms and to pursue agreement with complainants.

Albany Mamakating Township Sullivan County Public Service Commission Second District Orange County Telephone Company Hill Charles C. Chappell Edwin Fancher John Ayres S. Sokolow Sumantrille

Lieut Moffett Recommended for City Court Judge Albany

Lieut F Moffett son of Rev and Mrs Bats fett of Guilderland Centre NY and formerly of New Prospect near Pine Bush is recommended by the Albany Democratic organization for Judge of the City Court of Albany. He is a Middletown High School graduate and with Mills & Mulls Albany law firm. He was a lieutenant in the 915th Division and served as assistant judge advocate at Camp Lewis California before the armistice. Capt Reynolds King Townsend was recommended for Mayor.

F. Chandler Mofett Albany “Democratic Organization Albany Moffett Camp Lewis Wishinston California Reynolds King Townsend

Central Valley Community Association Receives Charter

Albany August 1 The Central Valley Community Association Inc of Central Valley has been chartered by the Secretary of State with a $6,000 capital in shares of $25 each. Directors for the first year are W M Guldersleeve R Bullwinkle and B D Famet of Central Valley.

Times Press Albany Central Valley Community Association, Inc Central Valley Secretary of State W. M. Guldersleeve R. Bullwinkle Famet Central Vailer

Postal Co. Reduces Rates After Private Control Return

The telexaph and telephone wires of the United States returned to private ownership from government control at 2 oclock last night. The Postal Telegraph Company, New York Telephone Co, and Western Union issued statements saying rates were cut by about 38 percent to pre transfer levels, though temporary if costs rise. Clarence H. Mackar, president of the Postal system, warned rates may be restored if finances require. New York Central president argued against rate reductions, while Western Union noted the move as a temporary adjustment amid current conditions.

York Aus United States New York Western Union Postal Telegraph Company Tasummion Clarence H. Mackar Postal Cot Leson Hometer Newcarh Carten Eat Tampans Snd Rowse

Hospital Supplies for State Hospital Vee

Aftany Anz 1 The torthneng fotimites Mo ihe State in Tyesfaw attr sep acd opr st we Peres Ute fer fresh tacata and other pro-nors for State hospital vee. 7

Aftany Anz

Frank G. Jacobs Seeks Assembly Seat in Cairo Meeting

At a Greene County Republican committee meeting in Cairo, Frank G. Jacobs of South Cairo is recommended for the State Assembly. Jacobs, longtime Assembly clerk and overseas veteran, has previously lived in Catskill and has many supporters hoping for his success in the upcoming primaries.

Catskill Greene County Republican Committee Hell At Cairo Frank G. Jacobs South Cairo Dor Jacoby Assembly Mr. Jacobs

Road Conditions In Orange County And Vicinity Report

Albany Aug 1 road conditions bulletin from the state highway department lists orange county routes with detours and closures. Newburgh Woodbury closed three quarters mile north of Wreadbury Fells. detour via Central Valley and Kaighland Falls. Middletown Goshen and Port Jervis paths open with Otisville road use. Kingston Eilenville and Wawarsing resurfacing. other routes patched and oiled with cautions noted.

Times-Press Albany State Highway Department Orange County Ister County Kingston-Eilenville Wawarsing Hoghland-Gardiner Clirtondale Tuthilltown Usu

Pine Bush Development Company Charters in New York

A state charter is granted to Pine Bush Development Company Inc of Pine Bush. Capital stock totals $5,000 with shares of $50. Directors named are John C. Howell A B Brookstaver and L J Davis of Pine Bush.

Times-Press Albany State Department Pine Bush Development Company, Inc Pine Bush John C. Howell A. B. Brookstaver L. J. Davis

Hill resigns as VP of Binghamton Publishing Co

William H. Hill retires as vice president of the Binghamton Publishing Co and ends his connection with the Republican Herald. George F. Johnson confirms the retirement while Hill cites differences on public questions and mutual consent to step down. Johnson says Hill remains a friend.

Binghamton William H. Hill Binghamton Publishing Co Republican Herald George F. Johnson Hil Johnson

Murder Trial Hears Portion In Poughkeepsie

Fred L. Vance of the lax office visited Poughkeepsie for briefs and heard part of the Oscar Fraazier murder trial. Fraazier is accused in the July 3 farm killing near Poughkeepsie connected to a dispute over a matrimonial matter involving Joseph Green. The case was argued before the jury late afternoon. witnesses were sworn and the defense expected to call Ringwood, Raymond Aldah led for the people. Reynolds dies in Poughkeepsie at age 66.

Fred £. Vance Ivan A. Ganiner Puaghkeepale Oscar Fraaier Joseph Green Poathkeepsie Mosoa Perry Green Prazier Tor Awrvend Ringvoed Pourhkrensie Demet Rierner Raymond Aldah Chater Cass

Canada’s New Parliament rises from ashes of old

The old east block on Parliament Hill, laid by the Prince of Wales in 1860, was destroyed in the war. A new parliament building nears completion with the central tower rising 180 feet and the main tower near completion. The Prince of Wales will dedicate it during his August visit to Canada and the United States.

Prince of Wales Parliament Hill Parliament House Canada United States

District Attorney on Stand in Newburgh Goshen Case

District Attorney Earl Houghtaling testifies about conditions in Newburgh and Goshen during the Hirschberg Wilson controversy. He says he had no knowledge of vote buying in Newburgh in recent years while detailing police efforts, raids, and convictions in Goshen.

Times-Press Newburgh Hirschberg- Wilson Earl H. Houghtaling Walden Hirschberg Wilson Threcberg Hicker Caccus Watson Heuchtaling Mies Mees Pngelbride Mr. Wilton

Election probes reveal past graft and detective use in Orange County

District Attorney Wilson faced cross examination over alleged vote buying probes and past investigations. He admitted hiring a detective in the Gibson case and a Pina Bush operative, noting reports from the Schindler Agency and claims of evading sworn testimony. The exchange touched on morality enforcement and local misconduct during Hirschberg’s probe years.

Lockwood Wilson Mr Hirechterg Mr. Hirschberg Grand Jury Hock Fed Grand Jury Shirechberg Justice Platt Bass Wilnams Hirschberg Gibson Board of Supervisors Schindler Detective Agency Second Street Schindler Orange County Newburgh Goshen Major Wright Wygant Groth Hill Smith Street Brown

Lightning Visits Westbrookville Sears Fire and Injuries

A fierce electrical storm at the RicCarter home in Westbrookville injures Miss Merle McCarter and tears through rooms and walls. George RicCarter and eight year old Hose suffer near misses as a bolt lights the organ, shatters a plate, and damages a wall and roof with a loud explosion. The event recalls a past strike that caused damage and fire without further harm.

Westbrookville George RicCarter Lightning Secos Mrgg McCarter Merle McCartee Steel Hose

Auto Wreck Near Middletown No Injuries Reported

A Dodge touring car owned by Beidel of New York City wrecked on the Goshen Middletown state road south of the Middletown and Union tie Bellroad tracks at 11 a m Saturday. Five occupants—Mr and Mrs Seidel their son and two others—escaped uninjured. The car struck a tree after skidding on a freshly oiled curve, tearing off two wheels and badly battering the side. Case Kane Inc garage notified and towed the car to the O W freight depot for shipment to New York for repairs.

Beidel New York City Goshen-Middletown Middletown and Union Tie Mr. Seidel Middletown Goshen Seidel Case Kane, Inc Iater New York

No Stock Sold For New Bank In Middletown

A Middletown newspaper report shows C. N. Thompson stating that business men have discussed opening a new bank here. No stock has been sold, though several local and out of town businessmen have expressed interest, with Saint Gray's building once considered as a possible site.

Middletown C. N. Thompson Times-Press Saint Gray King and James Streets Thompson Mora

Prohibition Party Meeting Delayed Plans for Nominations

A Prohibition party gathering at W C Ramsdell School faced poor turnout due to bad weather. Plans to start petitions for city officials county committee and assembly candidate were stalled by absent members while future party plans dominated discussion. Another meeting is planned this week.

Prohibition Party W. C. Ramsdell North Street Wercome Hell

Goodyear Dies In State Prison

Ambros Goodyear, sentenced by County Judge Wiggins at Goshen on March 15 for receiving stolen goods, died in Sing Sing Thursday. His body was shipped to his Pennsylvania home. Indicted for grand larceny in the first degree, he pleaded not guilty then admitted receiving stolen goods and was sentenced to not less than four years and four months in prison. He was believed to have led a gang that sold stolen goods from Central New England guards at Marbrook valued at about $3,500.

Ambros Goodyear Wiggins Goshen Sing Sing Pennsylvania Goodyear Hera Siglen New F England Marbrook

Addington Heads Manning Cemetery Knights of Pythias Assn Chartered

Albany county officials announce the Manning Cemetery Knights of Pythias association was chartered by the Secretary of State. Directors include Huiet Manning and others from Greenville Syracuse and Albany. W A Addington was elected Grand Chancellor. Kingston Mayor Palmer Canfield and others named delegates to the New York Supreme Conclion. Saratoga Springs to host the 183 convention.

Addington Heads Manning Cemetery Knights of Pythias Assn. Chartered Syracuse

Train 2 Derails. No Injuries Reported Near Arrow Head

A derailed train near Arrow Head, four miles east of Owego, disrupted service as the engine tender and ten cars left the track. The wrecking crew worked four hours to clear the wreckage. no injuries were reported.

Norah Titan Nowayet Kon Om Ag Arrow Head Oewegn

Riverdale Club Dance a Success

Riverdale club held a semi monthly dance on Thursday with about 14 couples attending. The event, despite hot weather, ran smoothly with Sterling's orchestra providing music and no special attractions.

Riverdale Club Rivendale

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