Protecting James Street Crossing Guards The Erie Corporation
At the Monday Common Council meeting in the Times Building the council passed a police pay ordinance and an emergency measure to require the Erie railroad to station a flagman or gateman at the James street crossing 24 hours daily after September 1. The action followed a recent fatal accident cited as the crossing’s danger. The council also ordered a public hearing for a Prospect avenue sanitary sewer and addressed street work, curb fines, and maintenance along Grand Linden and North streets, with several complaints referred to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Times
Erie Railroad
James Street
Erie
Wm. T .Chase
Prospect Avenue
Board of Wealth
Graham
Biott
Gregory
Elliott
Charles Purdy
North Street
John Street
Cooper Institute
L. B. Scott's Propery
George Frame
Jose
Levi_Van Leuven
Gardneravenue
Dean
Fhis
Wawararda Avenue Brook
Cnter
Enzene - Horton
Grand View Avenue
Teen Southet
Benjamin Avenue
Thetihe
Crisford
Roland Graneattion
Genjer
Myrtle Avenue
Charles Street
Akerman van Gemark
van Demark
Monhagen Avenue
Elm Street
Oliver Avenue
Babcock
Oqgden
Oldrova
Linden Avenue
Oldroyd
Garrie
Wisner Avenues
Ian van Demark
MM. L. Siingerland
Academy Avenue
Fulton Street
Ciicine
Willy Man
Soon to Occupy Hollyrood Farm Progress and Prospects
fragments describe renovations at Hollyrood Farm and associated parties in New York City. mentions Tile Topas Walliek Toyee Ietels and persons named Gorter Giles Well Tommy OT, with references to property improvements, potential caption or interest in a specific parcel, and plans tied to a location near Westmorri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anteminn
Berg Pieted Stark
Wetsrorri
A Sabbath Stroll Fragment in Trem Hospital Context
A fragmentary note describes a figure escaping Trem hospital quarters in Kechorch Mond and wandering with unclear references to Nas and Wimseit amid a confusing formula. The readable pieces hint at an irregular, possibly historical context without clear names or outcomes.
Learwing New Duties and Family Troubles Reported
The fragment details Uncleared duties and a tangle of debt and domestic concern. John Decker returns home amid worry over debts, while Matz and others grapple with obligations at the James location. A tense note references someone named Mire Pronter and Eric’s Mote as context fades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Som Decker
James A” Ion
Eric
Pest
Growth of the Hospital Growth of Thrall Hospital
Aug 10 report traces Thrall Hospital evolution from opening May 1892 to 1908. It notes patient counts rising from 81 in 1893 to mellowned totals, income shifts, and growing needs for discipline and modern equipment. The piece highlights plans for future expansions, nurse graduations, and calls for public support to fund new wings.
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Thrall Hospital
Middletown
Amy W. Starkweather
Lesa E. Dunning
Legion of Honor
Canaden
Ald
Argan
Bey
Weman
Tirtnes
Bik
Zoe
Ana Terracina
Seipal
Manton
Spendieltis
Middletown Fire Insurance Rates Surface Offer
A fragmented notice from 14 North Street Middletown hints at cheaper fire insurance options from unnamed firms. The legible portion suggests a promotional pitch aimed at area residents or businesses to reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoara
Egyd & Neming
North Street
Middletown
Middletown Police Pay Raise Approved by Common Council
After five years of effort the Middletown Common Council passed an ordinance raising police pay. New salaries for patrolmen start at 800 in the first year, with increases in subsequent years, while the chief and sergeant receive stepped raises. Special constables earn 720 annually. The measure aims to attract capable officers while offering modest gains to longer-serving staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the
Common Council
Hughes
Biddietown
Macerie
Middletown
Special Address at Camp Meeting Speaks to Faith and Reform
A garbled report from Bethel ALM E. Charen presiding at a camp meeting near the church describes hopeful sentiments and appeals for spiritual renewal. The fragment notes attendance, praise, and reflections on character while hinting at broader social concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Alm
Charen
Sirget
Ted
Stolen Watches Recovered and Suspects Arrested
New York Jervis police recovered ten stolen watches and charged the thief, Gray, with theft after a raid at the View Home. Jonathan Wilcox was arrested after returning to New York, with parts held for evidence. A factory inspector, W. F. Tibbs, visited Mid to inspect manufacturing plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nework Jervis
Tenoyrpea
Feithain
Waleer
View Hone
Jier
San Wilcox
Newarsy
Aiex
al Seqtann
Sal BR
Greenwald
Goshen
Gray
W. FE. Tibbs
Newhursh
Middletown Sealer Reports July Weights and Measures
Sealer of Weights and Measures Jabez Mulison reviews July activity before the Middletown Common Council. He notes State Inspector of Weights and Measures oversight, testing of 13 coal scales, 28 scales and balances, 130 weights with adjustments, and 18 liquid and 18 dry measures. He emphasizes enforcement to curb short weights and measures, and records reflect corrective actions and future August dealer naming.
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Jabez C. Mulison
Common Council
Times
Middletown
N. Y
J.C. Mullison
Mullison
Alderaan Oldroyd
Work at St Pauls Nears Completion
Scaffolding in the auditorium of St Pauls Church removed marking near completion of decorators and finishers work. Interior has been a two by four scaffold network for five weeks. New steel ceiling will be joined by a carpet and pew upholstering. services resume first Sunday in September with Rev. Dr. Charles Lo Walworth and family returning.
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St. Paul's Church
St Paul's
Charles Lo Walworth
Ambler Fined For Alleged Speeding In City
Ariington M Ambler pleaded before the recorder on a speed ordinance violation. Officer Herbert cited speeding between the Commercial House and South street at about 20 mph after a five minute stop on West Main. Ambler argued delay for a train stop and lacked a speedometer to prove he exceeded 19 mph. Recorder Thompson fined him $10 with suspended sentence.
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John and
Lee Jordan
Coalrain
Syracuse
Samuel Hubbs
Maybrook
Cover
T W
Middletown
Goshepisi
Thomas Ackerman
John A Maxwell
Erie
Kare
Paterson
Port Jervis
Ackerman
Recorder Path
Thompson
Ariington M. Amb
Recorder
Ambler
Herbert
Commercial House
South Street
West Main Street
Cait
Daistance
Aubier
Middletown Fire Department Meeting and Grand Stand Plans
A Middletown Fire Department meeting approved $20 to treat a firefighter’s injured knee and selected Vehlman as delegate to the Firemen’s Centennial in Teaghkeppele. The Port Jervis vs Middletown baseball game ended with Port Jervis winning 3 to 3 on Sunday.
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Middleteen Fire Department
Ina
Duis
A. BR
Gitis
Wgan Vehlman
Sats
Teaghkeppele
Port Jervis
Middistown Association
City Police Doings Report For July To Council
Regular council meeting receives Chief John DT Me Coach July report. Fines and costs collected and excise funds allocated. Third degree and dog ordinance violations noted. Larceny, asylum, and county peniten tiary dispositions listed. Police department hours and arc light details summarized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
John DT
Uniecius Haln Reink Tin
Inter Taiwte Saree
Malleawan
Man Posing as Woman Fatally Shamed in High Falls Case
The Times-Press notes a shaming incident at High Falls involving a man who posed as a woman to commit crimes. George Thomas was jailed in Wise County. the alias Sand Tree and the disguise as Sarah Leng facilitated cocaine sales and other offenses. The victim was wounded but survived, and the case led to a criminal probe and cellblock transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Prese
High Falls
Neste
George Thomas
Loce
Enot
Femme Attee
John Fleming
Sand Tree
Kingston
Sarah Leng
Runting & Diertoe
Teeevess
Sarah Shack
Aghoken
Mrs Rorty Leaves Choir Amid Turbulent Town Gossip
Port Jervis records show a hot Sunday with temperatures reaching 142 degrees, the warmest on record. Community chatter swirled around changes in the church choir as Mrs. Rorty reportedly resigns and discussions about Moe Rorts surface among residents.
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Rorty
Philip A. Rory Iem
Sandan B
Mat Pine
Moe
3. M. Tolph
Port Jervis
Old Jed Prouty Passes Away
Actor Richard Golden dies suddenly in New York on August 1 a Bright's disease case. He was famed for the role of Old Jed Prouty in the Strasser house and had his greatest year in that part appearing in nearly three thousand performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Golden
Strasser
Gravesend
Bright
Meine
Shimer Home From Europe Returns to City
STANLEY G. SHIMER HOME FROM EUROPE Star G. Shimer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Shrines, returns from Europe aboard the Aviansic Transport Minnehaha landing at New York. The trip began several weeks ago with friend Ti. A Frederick of Oberlin. Weather was clear, travelers enjoyed smooth crossing. route included Bremen, Germany and Belgium.
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G. Shimer
Mere
Mortimer Shrines
Joseph Speickhoff Death At Borden Plant
Jasrah Speickhof, a machinist at the Borden plant in Frankfort, NW VT, died after a sudden illness Tuesday at Canamaigna Lake. He had worked at the Borden plant for five years and was married with several children. He was a member of the Umpgna Tribe.
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Jasrah Speickhof
Borden Miewsery
Canamaigna
Lake
Nedmaila
Hana
Spriex
Borden
Frankfort
Cevers
Umpgna Tribe
I. O. BR. Mo
Anis
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Wimseit
John
Hariem
Biatea
Thrall
J.C
Lison
Orange County
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Itla
Tve
Yass
ST. Paul's
MR. Ambler
Prana
Bayervienss
Wadsen-Foiton
Grand Street
Mewpatch Court
Mae Re
Nem
Eremmitten
Pat It Peas
Hrairman McDowell
Willam HH. Witten
Neath
Kitten
Othet
Ode
McTuwey
Sayo Ward
Nedang Arenthald Geetric
Jayrah Deg Reger
Ron Leense
Jnl
Mit
Prlice
Suir
Old Jed Prouty
Associated Press
Stanley G. Shimer
Europe
Joseph Speickhoff
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