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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1919

Page

5

Governor appoints tax bureau staff amid after ten PM rule

Albany authorities announce the executive lineup for the state income tax office including Mark Graves as director and Benjamin J. Rice as deputy. Inspectors patrol Albany venues to enforce the rule that female workers must be released by 10 PM, prompting shops to consider shifting staffing for late hours.

Albany Bureau of the State Controller’s Office Wags Mark Graves Wellsville Isidor Sack New York James T. Somers Utica Edward A. Foley Cohoes Civil Service Commission Benjamin J. Rice Friendship Missy May Wood John G Malone Investment Tax Bureau

Annual Reunion of Veterans on Saturday Next

The 25th annual reunion of the Veteran Soldiers and Sailors Association of Orange County will be at Grange Hall Middletown on Saturday August y at 1 20 pm. Mayor Cox will welcome followed by Rev Dr Schriver and Hon Wm Doty. All U S Army and Navy veterans eligible. honorary members pay dues to receive a free dinner ticket. Comrade C H Jones who fought at Gettysburg July 3 1863 will lead the long roll. Rain or shine, all welcome. Floyd Goble presides, A B Wheeler secretary.

Veteran Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Association of Orange County Grange Hall East Main Street Middletown BR. M. Cox Andrew Schriver Wm. T. Doty United States Army and Navy C. H. Jones Gettysburg Floyd Goble A. B. Wheeler

Effort to Close Sunday Cigar Stores Nationwide

United Cigar Stores heads plan to close Sunday sales seen at the Franklin Square shop. Local manager Clinton Wallace circulated a paper urging other dealers to discontinue Sunday business. Several have signified intent to follow, though full compliance remains uncertain.

United Cigar Franklin Square Clinton Wallace Wallace United Cigar Stores

Eugene M Travis Pays Speed Fine

A-State Comptroller Eugene M. Travis was arrested in Little Falls on speeding at 28 mph. His chauffeur pleaded guilty and Travis paid a $10 fine, calling it blood money while he sought Congressmen Snyder.

Ttea Aug Eugene M. Travis Little Falls Travis Congressman Snyder

Three New Certificates Authorized by Supreme Court Justice Seeger

Supreme Court Justice A H F Seeger rules three new certificates may be issued to replace Howell Hinchman Company certificates lost or mispaid. Certificates issued upon filing bonds as required by law. At First Presbyterian Os-Siping Rev James A McWilliams will preach next Sunday morning.

Supreme Court A. H. F. Seeger Howell-Hinchman Company First Presbyterian James A. McWilliams Os- Siping Wil First Presbyterian Church

Judge Memphis Scandal Sparks Debate Over Press and Jail

Fragmentary OCR reveals a dispute about Editor EB Leach and a judge in Memphis, alleging political corruption and a jail sentence for the editor. The incomplete text questions justice and mentions a 56 fine and tarnished governance in Tennessee.

Memphis EB. T. Leachs Leech

League Is Not to Fight Tobacco

The Anti-Saloon League of New York states it will not oppose tobacco, focusing its efforts on liquor. Andrew E. Wood, assistant superintendent, responds to claims by the League Opposed to National Prohibition that the league aids other movements. He says the group’s work targets booze only and denies backing tobacco or hot bread, tea, and coffee bans.

New York Anti-Saloon League Andrew E. Wood League Wood Women's,Christian Temperance Union Dacca Mr. Wood Acco Hla Germany America Hamburg

Japan to Explain Shantung Policy

Washington learns a formal Japanese statement on the disposition of Shantung China will be released soon. The substance is not disclosed, but aims to remove doubts about Japan's aims. Officials declined to discuss details while U S officials anticipate a clarifying pronouncement.

Washington Shantung China Peninsula Senate Wilson Japan White House Stat Department Paris

Auto Driver Must Not Hug His Girl

Newark authorities prosecute Ralph Holleman of West Orange for collision while driving with one arm around a girl. He admits courting in car as testifies by Charles H. Gregory of the North Jersey Water Commission. Commissioner Dill revokes the license saying the driver can only do one thing at a time.

Newark N. J New Jersey Dill Ralph Hollemunh Marcella Avenue West Orange Doter Rockaway M. J. Jnr Charles H. Gregory North Jersey Water Comission Holleman Hepaecag Dover Cemits Stoner Dill

Freight Theft Prevention Shift in New England Rail Route

Central New England Railroad officials move the freight transfer point from Maybrook to Poughkeepsie to halt systematic robberies of hundreds of tons of merchandise from freight cars over recent months.

Central New England Railroad Company Maybrook Poughkeepsie

Kennedy Returns to Law Work as Managing Clerk

Attorney John B. Kennedy, just discharged as a Lieutenant in overseas service, has joined the law office of John C. Taylor as managing clerk. The Kennedys have moved to apartments at 154 Highland Avenue.

John BE. Kennedy Hayemia Overseas Service John CR Taylor Kennedy Highland Avenue

Supreme Court Reverses State Ruling in Erie Railroad Case

The United States Supreme Court issued a decision in favor of the Erie Railroad Company, reversing state court rulings and awarding $147.90 costs of the appeal to the Erie Railroad. Attorneys Watts, Oakes & Bright represented Erie, with Frank Comesky of Nyack for the Shuarts.

United States Supreme Court Serie Nailroad Company Joba &, Shwart and Soos of Sufferg Sufera Lirses Irle Railroad Uider Shuarta Supreme Court New City Rocktind Brooklyn Ute Court of Appeals Erie Railroad Company Watts

Orange County Fair to Feature Premier Music Program

Orange County Agricultural Society officials announce a major musical addition to the fair lineup. A band of local musicians and notable soloists from New York and elsewhere will perform, aided by members of the 24th Separate Company Band to surpass previous county shows.

Orange Couny Agricultural Society Orange County John Altmann New York City Altmann

War Implements Exhibit At Orange County Fair

War implements including helmets gas masks and bayonets from the recently ended conflict will be shown at the Orange County Fair in the historical department. Miss Alice Howell announced plans and premiums will be awarded like other exhibits. Entries close Saturday for war trophies and Thursday for other departments. The Orr cup goes to the exhibitor with the most points in poultry exhibits with Rhode Island Reds last year and next year contested by Witte, Wrandothes entrants.

Orange County Alice Howell Wo Country Enterprise Electrical Company Miss Howell Elinor Francisco Margaret E. Smith Maxie Hurt LeRoy Mannins D. Lincoln Orr Rhode

Feed and Grain Wholesalers in Times Building

A. H. Simmons Company, a feed and grain wholesaler, to be linked with large mills and grain elevators. Simmons, head of the campaign, has worked with Eason Mills and others for a decade in local territory. supporters wish him success after moving from King Street. SIGNS BARRED ON HIGHWAYS. State highways chief Frederick Stuart Greens announces signs will be removed by division engineers to enforce highway sign regulations at county fairs and roadsides.

A. H. Simmons Fed Giain Revenus Oreatived Dimes-Preas Wentera Feed Campart Eason Mills Waveris Hoe Mr. Simmims Famiir King Albany Commieccenera Frederick Siuart Hiowiay Cpe Onis Charlaiesa

Governor Smith Unable to Attend Orange County Fair

George R. VanNamee, secretary to Governor Smith, informs Dr. Andrew Schriver of the Orange County Agricultural Society that the governor cannot attend the Orange County Fair on August 14. His three weeks of state engagements and lack of vacation prevent travel, with him hoping for understanding of the circumstances and assuring the fair’s organizers of his regret.

Middletown George R. van Namee

Candidate Charvns Haines Withdraws From Assembly Race

Charvns Haines of this area withdraws after recently announcing candidacy for the Assembly in the Second Orange district. The move clears the field for the nomination and shifts the race dynamics for the upcoming election.

Charvns Haines Ess Orange

Rural Schools Across J State Ordered to Install Sewers

All country school districts with over 27 pupils must install sanitary sewer systems by January 1, with separate entrances for boys and girls. Department fines range from 100 to 860 dollars per district for noncompliance in Oraitise county.

All Country School

Birth of Twins to Mr and Mrs Eisner

Mr and Mrs M. Eisner announce the birth of twin babies born Wednesday at their home in Grand Arena. The twins weigh nine pounds combined with the boy and girl weighing roughly equal amounts.

Eisner I Grand Arena Fei Tms Ueichs

Orange Farm Crops Reportedly Boosted by Local Efforts

Whiam F Perlant, counts ouper intendent of the Poor, visited Byiddle foun Tessar and spoke with Mr. Dorland about orange farm crops. The scene described a cooperative effort and a brigatedook fore successful reer among workers and neighbors.

Orange Farm Byiddle

Cow Testing Ass'n Holds Meeting In Blooming Grove

The Cow Testing Association met Monday in Blooming Grove under L. B. Greens and elected officers: President Louis Felter Washingtonville, Vice President Raymond Ackerly Crystal Run, Secretary Treasurer Marcus Sears Blooming Grove. Directors include E. Johnson Washingtonville and F. L. Hartline Washingtonville. Members will hire a tester and keep yearly cow records.

Blooming Trove Cow Testing Association Nrove L. B. Greens Orange County Farm Bureau Louis Felter Washingtonville Raymond Ackerly Crystal Run Marcus Sears Blooming Grove E. ©. Johnson F. L. Hartline Us Fesociation

Rifle drill planned for Company I at Goshen Range

The Company I rifle practice is set for Goshen Range on August 23, with competition for the Stansbury Talcs Veterans Association and Officers medals and state decoration. Major Edward J. Parish will direct the shooting, while Company K Warwick will shoot on August 30.

Goshen Tange JS Madden Decker Stansbury Talcots Veterans’ Association Edward J. Parish Third Brigade Warwick

Dr C R Seymour Enters Mayor Race In Binghamton Primary

The Binghamton Press reports Dr C R Seymour, recently retired from ti ny, is a Democratic candidate for mayor in the upcoming primaries. The report notes former president Powers and for seats denied, with Powers possibly aiming for the role as well. The piece references the Knights of Columbus and local party dynamics.

Binghannon Dor Charles Seymour Tiny Teinig Parhamton Presa Powers Binghamton Ferrey Knights of Colymbua

Farm Bureau Exhibit on Local Plant Diseases

An exhibit by the County Farm Bureau will highlight nematode and plant disease problems in Orange County crops. Experts will staff the display at the upcoming fair, identifying issues and offering guidance on prevention and control for residents and growers.

Orange pOrance County Man Vater Greene

Water Carnival Prizes At Yankee Lake Carnival

The article notes 12 lowne cars and other prizes for a theater carnival at Yankee Lake Saturday donated by Pite Resi. Mr. Von Berg provided the prize for the rvnay race which becomes the winner's property after the event.

Yankee Lake Pite Resi von Berg

Wilson Case Near End in Newburgh Court Hearing

County detective Hutchinson testified on efforts to clean up disorderly venues in Newburgh as the Hirschberg Wilson controversy nears conclusion. Lozier, Wright, and other witnesses described trips to Goshen and alleged vote buying while grand jury and election cases were reviewed.

Times-Press Newburgh Aug Lee Hirschberg-Wilson Hirschberg Wilson Kohn Hoffman Third Front Streets Equar J Lozier Isaac B. Lozier Asdermon Henry Hirschberg M. 11. Hirschberg Trozier Creass Wuld Mr. Hirschberg Court House Count Lynare Itrian Braun Sing Sing Goshen Gosh Sherif Board of Supervisors Mr. Wilson Mr. Hutchins Hirschburg-Wilson Major Wilson Lieut Osborne Major Wright Charles A. Kayne Montgomery Strand Mr. Kaune McGuor Kayne Wyzant Grothard Hill McGiffert James D .McGifert Mr. McGiffert Officer Moore Lawning Park

Masquerade Ball at Erie Hotel in Pine Bush

A Saturday masquerade ball in Pine Bush at the Erie Hotel honored Mrs. John Hares and her guests. Judges from Newburgh New York and Pine Bush awarded prizes to Richard Lavis and Herbert Gussenheimer impersonating the Gold Dust Twins. Mrs. Rosenfield won best for women the athletic tramp.

Pine Bush Rcs Pias Bush John Hares Erie Hotel Samuels Newburgh Hitchman New York Terwilliger Richard Lavis Herbert Gussenheimer Gold Dust Twins Rosenfield Eda Cohn White Plains Alfred McCarthy Birmingham Henry Sunon Paterson

Mrs. Underwood Found Dead in Minneapolis Apartment

In Lacrosse Wisconsin on August 3, Mrs. Underwood wife of FLD Car derwood president of the Enje Raik road was found dead in her Minneapolis apartment. A casket was open and two sons Russell and Will survive.

Lacrosse Wis Sera Toakreow Fld Carderwood Enje Raik Road Manneapolis Tader Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railroad Russell Will

Thompson Ridge and Hopewell Chives Event Announcement

Fragmented notice lists Thompson Ridge and Hopewell Chives scheduling an event Friday August 15 with a Hopewell group planning a related meeting Sunday. Mentions Jose Lead, Henry Camnaz, and visit to Camp Funston Kansas. References Mrs Mam and Mrs Maher assisting as events unfold at an international convention.

Thompson Ruise Hopewell Chives Aus Ton Taane Hopewen EL Sevieur Meetos Sanday Evenans Jose Leade Henry Camnaz Moers Camp Funston Kansas Maher Jamestown Moore

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Orange County Fair Firemen John Arftmann Orange County Fairs Mygrants Mince Frarmce New York Presa John Collins Conway Herbert Clark Carl Deihl Richards Mammoth Bass Sousa Captain Smith Wiliam Damy The West Point James Williams Metropolitan Opera House Orchestra Firemen’s Association Edward J. Collins J. D. Tweed Joseph McClughan Henry M. Leonard J.D. Tweed Wygant D. Fowler Me. Leonard Democratic City Committee John W. Goodrich Charles Hanstein John Moran Mr. Leonard Goodrich Smith Orange Co. Fair Ass’n C. R. Seymour Farm Bureau Hutchinson Vile Places City of Lindsau Hutchins Ferrell South Street Prospect Street de Vasto Mirchbert Major Chief Brown Mutehtad Murschiers Converention Merele Leterme Provecy Street Uies de Varo Michael de Vasto Ferret Hatchans Hutchings Divehine Wes Canspreaton Dorschbarg Ar. Wilson Earl Cass Ae Uurschberg Grand Jury Earl Hirssiberg Thompson Ridge
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