Orange County Among Top Brick Producers in New York
A state bulletin credits Orange County with substantial brick output in 1908, placing it third in the state. The report details county and regional production, values, and trends across common and front and fancy pressed bricks, noting declines from 1907 and shifts in regional leaders.
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Orange
New York
John M. Clarkes
State Museum
Hudson River
Rockland
Ulster
Ulster County
Dr. Faulkner In Auto Accident Near East Coldenham
Dr Faulkner of Walden drove a Ford on the state road near East Coldenham when the car went out of control after passing a contractor s wagon and struck a bank. Officer Tuchili and William Seeger freed the vehicle from the bank and the doctor continued to Walden. Accidents seem to pursue Dr Faulkner whether on horse or auto.
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Dr. Faulkner
Walden
East Coldenham
Tuchili
William Seeger
Stubley
Newburgh
Woodbury Road Swap Debated Near Mill House
A Woodbury town board meeting is set for Aug 5 to discuss swapping two miles of old road for a new stretch built by Harriman. The exchange would transfer the old turnpike from Central Valley to Tuxedo and widen the new road to remove curves, with no money changing hands. Harriman is abroad, represented by lawyers, and the plan has gained county approval after months of negotiation.
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Central Valley
Woodbury
Highland Mills
Times-Press
Harriman
Tuxedo
Tower Hill
Mr. Harriman
Arden
Erie
Commissioners of
Hiarrimah
Turners
Austria
Charles Smith
Orange County Fair Sheep and Swine Entries Open
At the Orange County Fair in Middletown on August 21 and September 1 to 3 in departments C and D, sheep and swine competition is limited to Orange County and nearby counties. Entries close August 28. Entrance fee is ten percent of first premium. Satisfactory proof required that thoroughbred animals are registered and owned by the exhibitor. Sheep classes offer $10, $5, and honorable mention for best flock, Leicester buck, and Leicester ewes, with premiums for other registered breeds. Swine classes award $5 and $3 for first and second premiums, largest bag, six month and under six month pig groups. Twenty new swine pens will be provided and filled.
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Orange County
Middletown
A Countryman Lost in the Woods Cartooned in Kingston Leader
Phoenicia correspondent recounts H R Groo of Grahamsville Sullivan county who set out for a mountain trip to Phoenicia to visit a brother. He wandered for five hours in dense woods, reaching Winnisock Club, then resumed toward Phoenicia. He estimates the trek at about 42 miles and felt better after the ordeal.
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Phoenicia
Kingston Leader
H.R. Groo
Grahamsville
Sullivan Country
Frost Walier
Clarrville
Winalsook
Mr. Groo
Theenicla
Winnisock Club
Woodland Park
Tai
Mrs Mather Improves From Appendicitis At Home
Mrs Frank Hi Mather of Tuxedo Park, formerly of this city, is rapidly recovering from appendicitis after a weeklong illness. Attending physician Dr Rushmore of Taxeso reports no operation needed and the patient is improving.
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Mather
Frank Hi. Mather
Tuxedo Park
Dre. Rushmore
Corfos
Taxeso
Slate Hill Boy Nebraskan Banker Receives National Bank Charter
The Plainview News notes F. C. Holbert and partners secured government approval for a national bank charter with $40,000 capital. Former cashier and head of Farmers State Bank of Plainview since 1886, Holbert also serves as president since 1903. The reorganization raises capital from $25,000 with $10,000 surplus to $40,000. The Farmers State Bank is praised for progress and public confidence, with wishes for success to The First National Bank.
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Plainview
Neb
F. C. Holbert
Farmers’ State Bank
Holbert
Charles H. Holbert
Slate Hill
Nebraska
First National Bank
Lincoln pennies change at Demerest’s store
The John Demerest Goods Co received a shipment of 10,000 Lincoln pennies the government's new design. The coins, bearing the designer’s initials on the reverse, were given out in change Wednesday. Store displays showcased the penny novelty attracting passersby as rumors spread they may soon be withdrawn from circulation.
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John ¥. Demerest Dr. Goods Co
Eoma
Lincoln Peanr
United States Coinase
Liscoln
Demerest Dix Geots Company
Lincoln
Demsrest
Dar
Mapes Family Reunion Invites Attendance and Paper
The fifteenth Mapes family reunion will be held August 12 at Midway Park. George Mapes of Philadelphia will attend and present a paper titled Some Reminiscences of Thomas Mapes and His Wife Sarah Parker, the founders for the Mapes family in America.
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Mapes Famils
Midway Park
George
Mapes
Philstelptia
Thomas Mapes
Sarah Parker
Mapes Famly
Amerika
Judge Seeger to attend Leipic University anniversary
Peter Cantline of Judge Seeger’s Newburgh office relays a letter from Judge Max Gay describing experiences abroad. The Hamburg dated note says Seeger visited Hamburg and planned to reach Berlin and Leipic. He was invited to the five hundredth anniversary of the University of Leipzig attended by royal family and nobility. he plans to return around October.
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Peter Cantline
Judge Seegers
Newburgh
Max Gay
Leter
Hamburg
Judge Seeger
Leipsic
Berlin
Seeger
University of Leipsic
Germany
Foot Smashed on Erie and Jersey Freight Train
Goshen correspondent reports Fred Clark twenty on foot caught between bumpers of an Erie and Jersey freight near Campbell Hall Tuesday afternoon en route to New York for work. He was taken to Emergency Hospital by an Exle and Jersey work train with Dr Condict attending. Amputation may be necessary. William H Morvan Campbell Hall organist left for England aboard Mauretania for a vacation, planning to visit Winchester Canterbury Salisbury York and St Pauls among cathedral cities.
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Goshen
Fred Clark
Erie & Jersey
Campbell
Clark
William H. Morvan
Campbell Hall
Grace Church
New York
England
Mr. Morgan
Winchester
Canterbury
Salisbury
Eis
York
St. Paul's
London
Italian arrested on weapon charge fined 15 dollars
Coaries Mundo of Italian origin was arrested Monday afternoon at C. W. Wickham avenue station by detectives. He appeared before Recorder Thompson Nendar and pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon. He paid a fine of 15 dollars.
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Coaries Mundo
W. Wickham Avenue
Robinson
Thompson Nendar
Rev Mr Livingston Improves After Illness
Report from North Congregational Church notes Rev Thomas Livingston recovering from illness with gradual improvement. Local condition described as slow but steady progress as he continues treatment and rest.
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Livingston
Thomas Livingston
North Congregational Church
West
First Sweet Corn Harvest Kept On Market
A. B. Rev polis of Thompson Rides reports a steady supply of sweet corn sold in consignments Monday and Tuesday to several grocers.
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A. B. Revpolis
Thompson Rides
Pack laborer hurt in pit accident at Prides night
Seth Koxprocks, an Erie track to Toren worker, is confined to Port Jervis Hospital with injuries to his left knee after falling into a pit at Florida om Prides night.
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Seth Koxprocks
Erie
Toren
Port Jervis Hospital
Florida
Engagement announced for Lidia Han to Watters Lewis Smki
Mr and Mrs Frank Elmore Han announce the engagement of their daughter Lidia to Watters Lewis Smki of Syracuse in a formal family note.
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Frank Elmore Han
Lidia
Watters Lewis Smki
Syracuse
Fire on Centre Street damages Travis Slawson store
A one horse power motor overheated during freight lift work sparked a fire in the Travis Slawson Company wholesale fruit and confectionery store on Centre Street. Firemen from Phoenix and nearby units fought the blaze, saving the stockroom and printing area while insurance coverage is noted for multiple parties. Estimated losses around $1,000 with stock and fixtures affected. new stock already ordered.
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Travis Slawson Company
James Rosencrans
Grill
James Street
Eagles
Excelsiors
Rosetterans
Travis-Slawson Company
Centre Street
Phoenix
Higham
Stratton
Rosencrans
Slawson
Vandy
W. IL. van Kleeck
TransSisweon Company
Bord & Deming
People’s National
Philadelphia
Travis- Slawson Co
W. L. van Hieeck
Oisesr
Bonding Time Extended by Port Jervis Board
The Port Jervis Common Council voted to extend Ons Feek's time to file a $1600 bond with Interstate Hydroelectric Co for the contract to rent city property and operate its trailer arms. The Port Jervis Tight Heat Power and Gas Co was told it can no longer dig trenches or farm as mains after its contract expired, with Interstate Hydro Electric Co set to supply power from Moncano Falls.
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Port Jervis
Ons Feek
InterState Hydroelectric Co
Heat, Power and Gas Co
Hich
Inter-State Hydro Electric Co
Moncano Falls
Liberty Project seeks tuberculosis sanatorium in Liberty NY
The Workmen's Circle a fraternal insurance group based in New York has applied to Albany health authorities to establish a tuberculosis sanatorium in Liberty Sullivan County for the benefit of members. The association reports about 12 thousand members and operations in twenty eight states.
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Liberty
Workmen's Cirle
New York
Albany
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Jutta T. Walsh
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Grant Henry
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Hattis Horton
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Big Island
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Greenville
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J. E. Holmes
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Weber
Ivers & Pond
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Mehtin
Steck
Fischer
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Schubert
Brewster
Cote
Woodbury’s Road Swap
Pope Pius X
Gail Borden
Louis Hors Chamberlain
Mountainville Cor
Louis Horton
Sheffield Faris Slawson-Decker Company
New York City
the Tribune
Mr. Horton
Horton
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Borden Company
Joseph Laemmle
Consolidated Milk Exchange
Gerald Mark Borden
East Kitty First Street
Pius X
Borden
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Rome
H. Lee Borden
Murray Hill Hotel
St. Agnes’ Parish
East Forty-third Street
Union League Club
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Condensed Milk Co
John G. Borden
Wallkill
Borden's Condensed Mill Co
Bordens
Marian Borden
George A. Halliday
California
Borden’s Condensed Milk Co
Louni
Slate Hill Boy
Mapes Family Reunion
Leipsic University
MR. Morvan
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