Fifty year jewel awarded in Niddletown Odd Fellows event
The Niddletown Odd Fellows gathered Thursday evening with Noble Grand John Epaphrositus Cox opening the session. The Orange Lodge Goshen degree team conferred the first degree on a local business man and showcased an exhibition drill. The highlight was presenting Past Grand Samuel Pitts of Montgomery with a fifty year jewel.
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Niddletown
Odd Fellows
Orange Degree
William A. Johnston
Odd Fellowship
Samuel Pitts
Montgomery
Veteran Jewel Presented to Samuel Pitts at Middletown Lodge
A veteran jewel ceremony honored Samuel Pitts for more than fifty years of membership in Middletown Lodge No. 112 New York. Mayor and Past-Grand Robert Lawrence presided. speeches praised Pitts longevity and the order’s history. The gold jewel, bearing the Universal globe motif and diamonds, was presented with a post-event banquet and social session.
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Robert Lawrence
Order
Middletown Lodge
Grand Pitts
Sovereign
Grand Lodge
State of
New York
Samuel Pitts
P. G. Br
No. 112
Joseph Wikin
Wilkin
Simeilar
Nathaniel T. Smith
J. M. Hanford
Levi Schoonover
Ed. McQuade
Port Jervis
Grand Naster
John H. DeWitt
Galen B. Whines
Genti
Father Time
Wier
Unable to Resume Pastoral Duties
Rev Thomas Livingston pastor of the Xoeth Congregational Church summering near Caddehacky to recover from sciatic rheumatism He will not resume parochial work and will be replaced temporarily by Rev Tr Vand The West of Westminster Treashikan Church to answer calls during the rotation season and until further notice
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Thomas Livingston
Xoeth
Caddehacky
RA Iwen
J. Vand the
Real Estate Transfer In Dinerts on Rackley Street
Anne of Bi Verrien and Wanonaa et al have purchased the Tak ork SaaS fies property on Rackley street following a court sale. Mr Angevine secured the property and its subdivision of sixty buildings is being prepared for immediate action.
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Anne of
Bi. Verrien
Marrka
Pear Herel
Wanonaa
Taberiy
Takork Saas Fies Romueting
Rackley Street
Dinerts
Angevine
Special Term at Newburgh Court Hears Highway Condemnation
Special County Judge H B Royce convened hearings in New Windsor highway condemnation with commissioners Hynaman McDowell Ward, petitioners represented by Walter Anthony, opponents by Mayor McClung and R H Barnett. Also matter of Israel Levinson under the junk law was set for grand jury action. new trial sought for four defendants in a strike-breaking assault case. sentence eight to ten years?
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H. B. Royce
Newburgh
William H. Hynaman
F. 8. McDowell
I. E. Ward
New Windsor
Walter C. Anthony
R. H. Barnett
Benjamin McClung
Israel Levinson
Royce
Thomas Santers
Samuel Ogs
George Bertillotvti
Herbert Marcia
Walden
Henry Kohl
Graham Witschief
Wilson
Kings County Penitentiary
Warwick Has Two Youthful Forgers
Two teenage cousins Wille and Harry Tiebout forged a check for ten dollars to a Warwick store. They obtained money from DL Duehib using a check signed Peter Tiebout, then fled toward Middletown with stolen goods. The father and race recovered the money after the youths failed multiple attempts to flee, with losses traced to several shops and a bank.
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Warwick
Wille
Harry Tiebost
DL. Duehi
Owser
Joe Garrison
Peter Tiebout
Agent Keller
Rnlien
Pat Garrison Keller
Essfentalis
Monlay cmAmins
Middletown
Deshi
Shen Rae
Pak
Ani
Middietown
Peter
Casey
New York Yacht Die Competes in Annual Tacr Regatta
Ty associated press reports a New York Yacht Die fleet gathering near Brenioh's Reel Heiiship ahead of the annual Tacr regatta. Conditions favor a fair start as crews prepare for the ocean race with seven serious rivals and fine schooners in view.
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New York
Brenioh
No 0. and W. connection to Wilkes-Barre railway plan
A halted garbled report hints at a proposed Keyser Waller line forming part of a new tailroad stem to link the 0. and W. with the Pennsylvania at Wilkes-Barre. An Ontario and Western official comments on the idea and its possible implications.
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Keyser Waller
Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barres
Ontario
Goshen Races Entries Close August 10 For Open Meeting
Entries close August 10 for the Goshen races with secretary Rensselaer Weston urging all Orange County owners to nominate. The meeting promises strong purses and prizes including $50 to each driver winning in the first three heats and $1 for beating current track records in trot and pace. Open classes welcome non-pro drivers from Orange County.
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Goshen
Rensselaer Weston
Orange County
Wednester
Dynamite in the Brush Heap Injures Craxfonl Woman
Mrs. James Van Demark of Craxfonl near Pine Bush was injured Wednesday afternoon when a dynamite cartridge exploded in a brush heap along the highway. She was struck by stones hurled by the blast and required a physician for injuries not life threatening.
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James van Demark
Craxfonl
Vana Dermark
Man Dermark
Walden Outing Days Parade and Excursions
Governor Charles E. B. Huces presides over a large assembly for an August outing with a floral parade and hearse show. The event includes three bands, a special excursion train from Goshen, and intermediate stops, rain or shine.
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Walden
Govermer
Charles EB. Huces
Amin i
Ra Hoth Aarr
Ripesinn
Goshen
Amateur Carsmen First Losing Game
Nationals fall in the opening game of the annual event at Woodland Park. The team from Detroit and other North American clubs competed as the Tried States and Canada circuit opened. Nationals showed early threats with three men on bases but could not convert. They face Slate Hill next Sunday with their regular battery in a bid to rebound.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Canada
Mindieiawn Nationals
Suncata
National Association
Woodland Park
Johnson Team
Dy & Looms
Nationals
Jose
Preparing to Take the Census of 1910 in New York
E Dana Durand, head of the Bureau of the Census, outlines supervisory districts for the 1910 census. Orange, Rockland and Sullivan counties form the fourth district in New York State with a combined 1904 population of 188,488 and 1900 population of 174,468, a gain of about 14,000 in five years. The bulletin suggests continued growth likely from 1905 to 1910.
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E. Dana Durand
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Orange
Rockland
Sullivan
New York
Picnic Brightens Day for Children at Home
Members of the Olive Branch of the 1. 5. hosted a Friday afternoon picnic for the Children’s Home. The event featured instrumental duets, recitations, and piano solos, with the home children contributing songs recitations and a group 23rd Psalm and Creed. Refreshments followed in the grove served by the organizing committee.
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Olive Branch
Orange County Club to Host Three Boxing Bouts at Park
A regular Orange County Athletic Club meeting will be held at Columbia Park Friday evening August 13. Three boxing exhibitions are arranged: Young Highard vs Kid Marino, Kid Rose vs Lew Fisher, and Harry Stone vs Battling Kelley in the principal bout.
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Orange County Athletic Club
Columbia Park
Young Highard
Kid Marino
Kid Rose
Lew Fisher
Harry Stone
Battling Kelley
Lawn party at Crawford residence raises funds for church
Aug 9 reports a successful lawn party and festival hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J Augustus Crawford. Gratitude is expressed to city residents and neighbors for liberal contributions aiding church support. Mention of Reeves boarding house and mill pond suggests pleasant surroundings and good health among attendees.
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J. Augustus Crawford
Reeves
Crawford's
Summer Social at Locenhurst Manor in Westtown Aug 11
A summer social at Locenhurst Manor, Westtown, is planned for Tuesday evening August 11. Mrs Younie and daughters of Brooklyn will welcome attendees. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will supervise the supper. Attendees may expect a pleasant evening and a cordial invitation is extended to the public.
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Locenhurst Manor
Younie
Brooklyn
Slate Hill visit noted for Briggs family
Mrs Reginald Briggs and children from Hoboken visit her parents Mr and Mrs A T Sargeant of Slate Hill. Sargeant plans a few washes in Hoboken and New York.
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Reginald Briggs
Hoboken
A. T. Sargeant
Slate Hill
Orange County Poultry Show Announces Cash Prizes
At the Orange County Agricultural Society fair, August 1 and September 1 2 3, Dept H Poultry Pigeons Pet Stock offers cash prizes for county residents and nearby counties. Entries close August 27 with fees 125 per breeding pen and per pair of fowls birds 36 cents, pigeons 20 cents, pet stock 25 cents. Premiums may be recommended by judges with manager approval.
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Orange County Agricultural Society
Orange County
United States
Florida Boy in the Zone Visit and hospital note
Ignatius Dulsky in charge of the U S Government Hospital at Miraflores in the Canal Zone plans a vacation in Florida. He is a trained nurse and head of Miraflores receiving hospital handling about 45 cases daily and 1209 monthly, with transfers to other zone hospitals. He will visit Florida and Asbury Park for rest and calls on friends during his trip.
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Ignatius Dulsky
U. S
Miraflores
Canal Zone
Mt. Dulsky
Florida
Duisky
Mirafiores
Dulsky
Asbury Park
Thief Ransacks Dentist Office in Goshen
Goshen correspondent reports a Wednesday night break in at Dr. Charles H. Thompson’s dental office on the Seek block second floor. Entry was gained through the center door, the thief locked it after stealing gold valued at $41. Dr. Thompson discovered the loss Thursday morning.
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Charles H. Thompson
Goshen
Thompson
Marsias
Hymeneal notices from local congregations and weddings
Hymeneal notes report three marriages including Simpson and Knapp at North Congregational parsonage with both spouses employed at Middletown State Hospital, Doty and O Neal wed at the Coambdees home, Kingston pastor officiating, and plans to reside on Menhagen Avenue. Also wedding of Wm Doles and Laura Palmight with Plainfield ceremony officiated by Rev. William Colden.
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Doty—O'neal
Charles Miller Doty
ExinahKay O'Neal
BR. Coambdees
Faherty Street
Neat Mondar
Frack J. Wilson
Kingston
Menhagen Avenue
Groom
M. B. Wolf & Bro
Monbagens
Wi. Doles
Catltenon National Bank
Laura Fpalmight
Taifield, NL
G. W. Merkel
Plainfield
William Colden
Rockland
Middletown Faces Slate Hi in Long Athletic Grounds Meet
At athletic grounds this afternoon Middletown meets Slate Hi. The fourteen inning game features a star batter and a reinforced line up after a recent close contest. Officials expect a tense, high effort matchup with local fans energized by recent ties.
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SLATE
Middletown
Slate Hi
Giajaong Ahenn
Banery
Colonel Francis A Lederle Dies at Monroe Home
Colonel Francis A Lederle aged 69 died at his country home in Monroe New York Thursday morning after a long residence in Monroe and Southfield He was born in Baden Germany and headed as a partner in Stration Storm tobacco Wainess He served in the Civil War and earned the rank of colonel He was a member of Steinwehr Post Gary Lafayette Association and several charities The obituary notes his connection to Justice George Fr Roesch of the Second District Municipal Court and to his son in law.
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Francis A. Lederie
Gest
New York
George Fr Roesch
Municipa
Mourne
Monroe
Southfield
Gabnel Lederle
Baden
Germany
Stration & Storm
J Vonel Dederle
Station Agent for 51 Years Retires at Howells
Nelson B. Mapes, Erie Railroad station agent at Howells, retires after 51 years of service. He entered the company on August 4, 1658, at age 29, witnessing a switch from wood to modern locomotives and a shift from three daily passenger trains to numerous local and through services. Mapes, now eighty, remains active, with a snowy beard and bright eyes, and is noted as the town’s oldest resident and a beloved figure among employees and passengers.
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Erie Railroad
Howells
Nelson B. Mapes
Mapes
Erie
New York, Lake Erie, and Western Railroad
Manes
Freight Wreck Blocks 0 and W Rail Lines Near Fishs Eddy
A minor wreck derailed one coal car and two others on extra train 203 southbound near Fishs Eddy, blocking both 0 and W tracks for hours. No injuries reported. Conductor Hughes and Engineer Owens led the train. wreckers from Port Jervis cleared the line after coal and debris halted traffic.
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Fish’s Eddy
South Pound
Hughes
Owens
Port Jervis
Mrs Mabee Justified in Leaving Husband in Separation
Justice Tompkins holds Mrs Mabee justified in leaving her husband Tompkins grants a legal separation and $8 weekly for herself and children after a long case. Mabee charged with desertion. countersuit for divorce dismissed for lack of sufficiently corroborated evidence. Final hearing held in Goshen last week.
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Arthurs. Tompkins
Jesse Mabee
Mabee
Washingtonville
Im Goshen
Tompkins
Mabees
Foy Mabee
15th Annual Reunion of County Veterans
The Orange County Veterans Association holds its fifteenth annual reunion at Thrall Park Middletown on Saturday August 14 at 10 am with speeches and cake addresses. Dinner served 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at 42 James Street. Dues 50 cents. dinner ticket 20 cents. All honorably discharged soldiers sailors and sons and grandsons of veterans eligible for membership. patriotic citizens may join as honorary members.
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Veteran Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Association
Orange County
Thrall Park
Middletown
James Street
C. B. Wood
Conductor III A. Jyéson D. Biokt Retired Veteran In Danger
Jyéson D Biokt a veteran of the Eris Port Jerris line and one of its oldest passenger conductors, was reported dangerously injured at home after retirement due to advanced age.
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Jyéson D. Biokt
Eris
Pialiond
Jo Dangerously Fl
Port Jerris
Kingston Church Anniversary Set for September Festivities
Governor Hughes will speak at Kingston on September 14 as part of the Kingston First Dated Church anniversary celebration marking the 72th 13th and lth of September. Judge A Z Clearwater chairs the anniversary committee. The ceremony closes the celebrations with an evening address by Gov Hughes. Stanley B Hout celebrates sixth birthday with fifteen friends at 6 Monbacen avenue with gazes and luncheon.
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Church of Kingston
Juden A. Z. Clearwater
At & P. Dd
Gov. Hughes
Stanley B. Hout
Monbacen Avenue
Visitors At The Hospital
A hospital notice urges observers to respect doctors orders and patient quiet during critical illness. It highlights how persistent visitors can jeopardize recovery, praises nurse discipline and food service, and notes staff changes and patient recoveries at Thrall Hospital.
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Callere
Wolard
Cuttle
Advic
Anne Flannagan
Yeoman
Sama Pansota
Joe Monaco
Sophia Strausser
Lidestr
Mra Stewart
Alexander Hazilton
Tafousifie
Anna Smith
Hurleyville
Austrian arraigned in police court over intoxication
An Austrian man named John Mariia was arraigned in police court Friday morning after a patrol wagon incident. He pleaded guilty, paid a $5 fine, and was released. Detective Frank Lephan and other witnesses testified about the wagon stop and passenger complaints at Wickhan Avenue station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mariia
Poliot
Chance
Thompson
Frank Lephan
G. & W. Wickhan
Police Court
Nithe Asstrian
Martin
Patersoe
Wat
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Orange Lodge
Libexnty Real Estate
Committee For New Road
Levinson
New Trial
Gram
Orange County Fair
Mira
Flores
Goshen Block
Col. F. A. Lederle
Jones
Epost
Bea
N. B. Mapes
Howell
Patience
Patrice
Lyeuburs
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