Fire visits Minnewaska as Wildmere House narrowly escapes
Special to Times-Press reports a major blaze at Lake Minnewaska damaging a nearby barn, ice house and outbuildings. Firemen and guests saved the Wildmere House though the barn and hay storage were destroyed or scorched. Several workers received minor injuries. the ice house barely survived the wind-driven blaze. Contained losses totaled about 500 dollars not insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildmere
Lake Minnewaska
Ismatler
Harriet Willock
Eastman
Devo & Hasbrouck
Xew Paltz
Jason Decker
Saul Smith
Minnowasha
Auddietown
Charles Viewland Conkwhan
Frances
Edmond C. Faul
Widmerett Bowlar
Estes
Death of 8 E Day in New York City
Fragmentary Newark and New York notices report the death of 8 E Day in New York City and the funeral details while relatives and guardians are named. Other items note Governor Odell possibly sailing home from Europe after a cablegram from his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. E. Day
New York City
Dean BL Tavinr
At Eee
Sale
Arrht
Cooperative store drive targets 300 stockholders in city
A meeting of men interested in forming a cooperative store convened at C. L. A. hall on a Tuesday evening. Plans advanced to canvass city workers for stock, aiming for 300 subscribers each buying one to five shares at five dollars. Twenty three attendees expect swift progress, two weeks to next meeting, and possible incorporation in the interim.
Burglaries Reported In Montgomery Hardware Store and Saloon
From the Montgomery correspondent, Brown Bros hardware store was broken into early Tuesday. About a dozen pocket knives and a Perry Brown bicycle were taken. The unlocked safe was ransacked but yielded nothing of value. Entry came via a broken cellar window. A reward of five dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction. The saloon of Mrs Kayne on Clinton Street was entered the same night through the cellar door, with only pennies and a small list of minor items taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Bros. Montgomery
Perry Brown
Leonard Brown
Charles H. Kayne
Clinton Street
Fire devastates hamlet amid rapid town blaze
Ellenville correspondent reports a noon Tuesday fire at Lyonsville near Stone Ridge in Ulster county destroyed Mrs. Wager's store and dwelling plus two houses and barns. Eleven buildings burned within an hour, with losses around 25000 dollars. Fire felled the Wager property and other nearby homes and structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wager
Lyonsville
Ulster County
Stone Ridge
Wwery
Ellenville
Wagers
John Delamater
Benjamin Davis
Cornelius Tersil
Auto Runaway Injures Goshen Worker in Campbell
Goshen correspondent reports a Campbell incident where a worker at C D Siffiman’s Washingtonville site was injured when a horse bolted an auto ran. The man sustained a facial abrasion and was taken to Howell Bros tin shop in Carmicbell Hal, with Dr Cotter and Tr Dennis assisting. He is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
C. D. Siffiman
Washingtonville
Campbell
Howell Bros
Carmicbell Hal
der. Cotter
Tern
Dennis
Bir
May Have Been Robbers Victim In Unclear Location
Fragmentary report describes a possible robbery victim in a muddled account. Mentions a man named Mead and a trial, cash balance, and a suspected ambush. Difficult to parse place, date, or outcome from the garbled text.
School Board Minutes Reflect Repairs and Staffing
At a Tuesday board meeting the Education Board reviewed repairs at multiple schools, including Linden Avenue, Beattie Hill, and Benton Avenue buildings. Reports noted a moved upgraded school to Wickham Avenue with a three year lease, and a janitor selection list from the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Beakes
Stewart
Oakes
Fellows
Redfield
Townsend
Supt
Tuthill
Stivers
Beattie Hill Committee
Linden Avenue
Benton Avenue
Rons
Wickham Avenue
G. T. Townsend
Municipal Civil Service Commission
W. W. Woodward
Henry W. Tryon
John M. Donald
Marcellus A. Peck
Frank E. Everett
EB. Youngamp
Gibert L. Stratton
William F. Brower
Alice M. Adams
Redfeld
Arres & Gableway
Beattie Hill
Ozkes
Insurance Commtee
Ats Point Iy
Ship
Middiejews
C. WW. Tico Hd
Rewien Avenue
Mm Jean
Beaker
Gibert J. Stratton
Tawansend
Om Omer
Taensend
R. Mersan
Community committee names announced for event
The article lists the committee in charge for a local event. Mrs. Charles Sundstrom chairs with Mrs. Eliot Weed, Mrs. G Frederick Lee, Mrs. R MN Cox, Miss Fiyva Gray, Miss Nellie Shorter and Miss Molen Card making up the group. An Orange County golf aftermoth begins at three o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Special Service Friday Night at Salvation Army Hall
A special Friday service led by J.B. Marcetis of New York will be held at the Salvation Army Hall at clock. Marcetis, national junior worker, travels the United States to showcase Salvation Army work. A hearty invitation is extended for attendees to witness the program and participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
J.B. Marcetiis
Nese Viorkee
Marretis
Paris
Vpites
Sg Ouienses
Red Men Council Delegates Convene at To Sua Trie
The 27th Garrat fat Toft Red Men meet at Piast pamion as Dra G Neal delegates from To Sua Trie attends. The Timhe Press describes a caped speech by Welles, with selected delegates including Mr. Qfigels among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Mens Council
Dra G Neal
Piast Pamion
Binghamton
Ot Welles
Dex
Qfigels Fon
Obituary of Henry Wood Knapp and others in Monticello area
Obituaries note Henry Wood Knapp died after weeks with Bright's disease at Thrall Hospital aged 67 born Goshen resident 25 years widow Mary E Carr and children George A Addie and DeWitt C survive with siblings Augusta Fannie Mary Virgil Charles and Robert. Funeral Friday at daughter Mrs J Wallace Remsen home. Also note Cecelia Glacken 27 died in Wurtsboro of heart and kidney disease, funeral in Holy Cross Brooklyn. Additional notes on Frank Ostrander William J Knight Russell M Smith William Durmer Edward Purcell Margaret Keane and Norah Purcell with brief death details and surviving relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wood Knapp
Thrall Hospital
Bright
Goshen
Mary E. Carr
George A., Addie
J. Wallace Remsen
DeWitt C
Augusta
David L. Conkling
Fannie
Charles Carr
Mary
Henry Cleveland
Virgil
Dolsontown
Charles
New Hampton
Robert
William J. Glacken
Cecelia Glacken
Brooklyn
Wurtsboro
P. J. Reilly
Holy Cross Cemetery
Frank Ostrander
Walden
Charles Ostrander
Freeman's Lodge
Henry Gowdy Council
Ostrander
Walder
William J. Knight
Port Jervis
Lumberland
Sullivan County
Mongaup
Clarence Knight
Snarrowbush
Russell M. Smith
Sackett Lake
Port Jervis Hospital
Parnally
Sacken Lake
William Durmer
Andover Township
N J
Warren County
Sussex County
N. J
Edward Purcell
Monticelig
James Purcell
Ann Purcell
Monticello
Wiliam
Richard
Monicello
Kittie Purcell
Margaret
Thomas Keane
Norah Pueail
Monticelte
X. Gral
St Pater’s Church
Meoa
Junticelle
Zingarella a Fair Feature at Grange Coons Fair
Zingarella the aerial performer headlines the Grange Coons Fair on August 31. She stages a globe-wheeling spiral act, balances on a tail rope, and performs sabre theatrics before an amazed audience, earning comparisons to historic daring shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jous Zinzarella
Ession
Jie Ip
Pearie
Holding House Sells Again to New York Interests
A. V. Bank sold the Holding House on East Main street for Mrs. Carrie Weidmann Watts of New York City to James and Hugh Freehill, also of New York, connected with Hotel Belmont. They take possession October 1. The site offers 75 feet frontage and 200 feet depth with fine rear views, and has hosted landlords including John Higham, Seth Holding, John Bell, and Christian Weldmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Bank
Carrie Weidmann Watts
New York City
East Main Street
Holding House
L. Ly. Purdy
James and
Hugh Freehill
New York
Belmont
Johin
Jack” Higham
Chic
Hymeneal Whitaker Saulpaugh wedding in Kingston
A noon wedding united Florence Saulpaugh of Kingston with Sidney Whitaker of OM Cill Pa at St James M E Church Kingston. Bride wore white paleste trimmed with Irish lace and carried a bouquet of Japanese sweet peas. Guests came from Philadelphia Middletown Staten Island and Brooklyn. Wedding breakfast served and couple to journey to part. Additional notices of local marriages and homes described old residents and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Stamier Staten Island
Brooklyn
Edgar G. Whitaker
W. M. Fiero
Budwig Clothing House
2Th
Ernest A. Burch
OW City
Bnife
2 Tee
Liberty Street
Lany
Pest
Eir
Oucs
Sells grocery business amid town upheaval
A local supervisor facilitates the sale of a grocery business marked by changes to the store on Main Street and involvement with the nearby National Bank. The move appears tied to a larger shift in town commerce and property arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weland Falls
Mie National Bank
Vince
Orange County Fair Track Meet Schedule and Events
August fair program lists races at Orange with purses of 150 to 550 dollars for trot and pace events 2:31 to 2:39 class times. Free admission for children under 37 inches. August 24 27 dates feature running races entries close August 29. Balloon ascensions parachute drops and concerts daily with 25 cent admission and season tickets. For details contact W Tradie Seccetere Eljemyvilis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esday
Orange
Selliven
Tradie_ Seccetere
Eljemyvilis
Suggestive Questions on the Sunday School Lesson by Rev. Dr. Linscott
A 1903 study piece listing discussion questions for Acts 19 in Ephesus focused on Christian influence on business, public morals, and civil risk. It probes whether truth provokes conflict, the legitimacy of restricting harmful commerce, and the ethics of risk for the Christian cause. It closes with a 1909 lesson on Christian love from 1 Corinthians 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Linscott
International Newspaper
Bible Study Club
T. S. Linscott
D. D
Paul
Ephesus
Demetrius
Gaius
Aristarchus
Gail
Alexander
Elub
Diana
Ridgebury Notes and Oddities of August
Aug 11 updates show Mrs. George W. Digan and son Alan of New York boarding with Mrs. John Lynch while Mrs. George Durland and son Heron visit Buckley House, Liberty. Highway dust reduced on asphalt oil surface, air traffic affected. Missionary meeting announced with Mrs. D Wickham. A supposed airship sighting near Cherry Hill proved Mars in disguise as a terrestrial rocket upon closer look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Digan
Alan
New York
John Lynch
George Durland
Heron
Buckley House
Liberty
D. D. Wickhiam
Jestaight Calteherry
Vic
Mars Simaliss
Earth
Onsni
George R Conklin Will Filed in Surrogate Court
The last will and testament of George R. Conklin has been filed for probate in Surrogate Court. The document outlines the decedent's property with exceptions for a few beneficiaries and friends. details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BR. Con
Moiroc
Sweser
Wallace
Goshes
Local Notes From Denton and Vicinity
Master Leland Empes of Matamoras Pa visits aunt Mrs Williass Probert in Denton. Mr and Mrs R V Ryerson and son Robert spend a week near New London Conn. They are with Mr Ho Shelley and family. A chicken supper at the school house Monday evening the 16th supports the public library not the church. Peter Edmiston son of Jaert Edmiston enjoys summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Empes
Matamoras
Williass Probert
R. V. Ryerson
Robert
New London
Conn
Ho. Shelley
Leander
Beatrice
Peter Edmiston
Jaert Edmiston
Store Entered During Funeral at Crystal Run
An attempted burglary occurred Saturday afternoon at the flour, feed and grain store of Brown & May in Crystal Run. I. C. May and Willam May, proprietors, found broken windows and pry marks on a door lock when they returned. The burglars fled before entering. Two years earlier the same store was entered and money taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & May
Crystal Run
I. C. May
Willam
Plate
Joel Sere Atte Brown
Mr. Brown
Old Students Invited at Ridge Reunion
fragmentary notice invites former students to a Ridge event. text distorted but signals an reunion or gathering with limited opportunity for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Ridge
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H. Brake
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Govermnor Ofel
Montgomery
Edge Mead
Trix
Supt. Tuthill
Chasers
Cutler—Brundage
Minerva, Brandage
and Airs
Nelson Brundage
Lasttown
Samuel Cutler
Livingston Manor
Marse
Grace Clurch
D. T. Weidner
Josephine Stinnard
Cit
James Cutler
Geveral
Cutler
Emmayes
George SN
Clemson's
Hull—Smith
Apna Mae Smith
Daughier
Nelson Smith
Cryin Run
Hanford H. Hull
Ros
Newark
D. F. Deifendorf
Union Hat Co
Wen
Nelson Smid
Studer
William Studer
Circleville
Jennie Frances Milley
Railroad Avenue
Harry
Dinnins
Croom
Slate Hill
Ladera
West Imag
Sarwasat
Claes
National
Ridgebury
Forestburg
Westiotani
His Daily
George R. Conklin
Denton
Buck
W. Main St
Middletown, N. Y
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