Purchase of Royce Grounds Moves Toward Memorial Park
Middletown Common Council vote authorizes mayor to contract for the purchase of the Royce tract, about 90 acres on East Main Street opposite the Hulse estate, for 17500 with conditions. The deal faces legal questions, voter input, and potential charter limitations as negotiations continue amid debate over funding and authority.
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Common Council
Alderman Cole
Royce
East Main Street
Ontario # Western R. R
Tryon
Thomas Watts
Robert H. Houston
Middletown
Anthony
Clarence L. Hulse
Samuel W. Tryon
Penan
Corporation Counsel
Avi
Ile Herbert
Sulzer
Waldenites Seek Transit Link Amid Trolley Ferry Conflicts
Walden residents consider using the State road to catch trains to New York as trol ley service between Walden and Newburgh and ferry schedules to Beacon diverge, prompting hopes of better connections via the traction company. Meanwhile local notices report Madeleine Durenberm appointed organist at St Pauls M E Church for August and Rev AL Hint accepting a pastorate at the Ramapo Presbyterian Church with duties at the parsonage school.
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Walden
Newbursh
Newburgh
Beacon
New York City
Traction Company
Aganlotus
ST. Paul's
Misa Madeleine Durenberm
J. F. Dmeenberrs
S. Packs M. E
August Mise
Helen G. Hampers
Prince of Wales Arrives in Newfoundland on Monday
The Prince of Wales landed Monday from the battleship Renown at Topsail Conception Bay for his first visit to Newfoundland soil. He toured St Johns and nearby areas with Admiral Halsey Col Grigg and officials arranging the reception. The Renown reported pleasant Atlantic crossing with many icebergs sighted near the Grand Banks.
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Prince of Wales
Newfoundland
St. John’s
N.ff
Renown
Topsail
Conception Bay
Admiral Halsey
Col. Grigg
St. John's
Topsall
Atlantic
Grand Banks
Retired Farmer Found Dead in Monroe Barn
Bull, a 1841 born retired farmer, was found dying in a Monroe barn Monday at 2 pm. He died of apoplexy after being discovered by a daughter, with Dr Juston confirming death. Survived by his daughter Mrs. Arnold and another daughter Mrs. Teachman. Funeral held Thursday at Mrs. Teachman’s home, interment in Seamonville cemetery.
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Wits
Arnold
David Teachman
Monroe
Teachman
Rilgewas
Seamonville Cemetery
Fire Companies Parade in Goshen October 2
Goshen hosts the third annual Orange County Volunteer Firemen’s Association parade on October 2. Phoenix Engine Company and Waul Bill Engine Company receive permission to bring apparatus. Chief Wicham to handle his own substitution. Eagle Chemical Engine and Hose Company No 2 also votes to participate in the parade.
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Phoenix Engine Company
Orange County Volunteer Firemen
T Goesaen
Allerman Cox
Higham
Fire Cepartment
Phoenix Engine Co
Waal- Bill Engine Company
Orange County
Goshen
Aijerman Cole
Wicham
Eagle Chemical Engine and Hore Company No
Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Assoliation
Firemen Respond To Still Alarm At Local Building
Fire fighters were summoned early Monday to Avon Street by Chief Higham and units Eagles Excelsiors to a chimney fire in a building owned by Charles Walz. The chimney appeared blocked and smoke entered rooms causing alarm among workers. No fire damage or injury reported. fire crews stood down.
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Ifcail Iaelock
Higham
Eagles and
Excelsiors
Avon Street
Charles Walz
Anoumner Car Stolen Near Opera House
A Ford bearing New York Omaha heenss 083-541 was stolen from in front of the Puighkeapels opera house just before midnight. The car is reportedly owned by a resident of 2d Weare.
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New York
Puighkeapels Opera House
Nisseid
May Form Legion Here This Week In Middletown
An informal Middletown Post 151 American Legion conference met Monday afternoon in the office of Commissioner Jon Korschen to discuss organizing and enrollment. Temporary officers include Captain Korschen as chairman and Captain Meriot Royce as temporary treasurer. Dues are 2 yearly, with 1.23 kept locally and 0.75 sent to New York headquarters. The post plans to be represented at the state convention in Rochester on October 10.
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Middletown Post
No. 151
American Legion
Commissioner of Public Works
Jon A.korschen
Korschen
Middletown
Legion
Meriot
Royce
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
New York City
of the Legion
Rochester
Robinson Tells Of Public Market
Reports received by the Common Council Monday evening cover city finances and market regulation. City Clerk and Treasurer BR A Taylor show a July balance of 1444, while Sealer of Weights and Measures J C McMickle notes 99 texts issued over six months with eight adjustments. Police market chief Georges C Reevinean records market activity and licence fees totaling £7, with a remark about war involvement.
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Common Council
BR. A. Taylor
J. C. McMickle
Saly
Geors C. Reevinean
Hermes
Resiason
Rubinsom
Monhagen Welcomes Returning Soldiers Plans Dinner
Monhagen Hose Company plans a turkey dinner at Walker Lake on September 3 to honor fourteen soldiers recently in the army and navy. Event features will include entertainment at Willam Vonterg Mountain Carp and a large community gathering.
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Monhagen Hose Company
Walker Lake
Willam Vonterg
Industrial Buildings Step by Step Across U S Cities
The article surveys U S cities including New York Chicago Baltimore Milwaukee Cincinnati Los Angeles and Boston with reports from Haverhill Worcester Albany Waukegan Racine Warren and others. It notes large rentable industrial spaces in Haverhill and Albany stock subscriptions raising sums, and describes unit plan fireproof buildings with glassed spaces daylight and full utilities. It highlights strong demand for extra floor space as firms expand and build new factory structures.
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United States
Middletown
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
Biffals
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Worcester
Masa
New Maven
Conn
Paterson
N. J
Greater Day
Lan
Ohio
Grand Rapids
Mich
Albany
Lowell
Maas
Teading
Padobeken
Evie
Jacksonvile
Fla
South Bend
Ind
Springfield
Haverhill
Mass
Wheeling
W. Va
New London
Mage
Tel Siice
Waukagan
Anh
Racine
Wis
Warren
Prinkler
Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Percy W Dawkins
A surprise farewell gathering was held at 21 Franklin Street for Mr. and Mrs. Percy W. Dawkins, with 15 couples attending. Dawkins, longtime manager of Armour and Company’s local plant, was transferred to Yonkers. Ivan A. Gardner presented two umbrella stands. Earlier, Armour employees gave Dawkins a shrine as a token of esteem.
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Percy W. Dawkins
Franklin Street
Mr. Dawkins
Armour and Company
Yonkers
Ara
Dawkins
Ivan A. Gardner
Fred E. Vance in Pennsylvania travel notes and church events
Fred E. Vance, clerk in the office of Ivan A. Gardner, spends two weeks vacationing in Pennsylvania. He left Middletown a week ago with a friend campaigning at safe meetings in Honesdale and Scranton and expects to return to Midtown at week’s end. Sings at Herkimer, Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church and Tarth Reformed Church of Herkimer announce musical work starting October 10, with annual oratorios and cantatas featuring an orchestra. Postmasters renamed by President Wilson include Charlie F. Berrier of Calliceon and Metin W. Rings of Herkishie. The Waldo Mackerson farm at Searsville was sold. owner plans to move back toward Hopewell Church parsonage.
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Fred E. Vance
Ivan A. Gardner
Pennsylvania
Vance
Honesdale
Scranton
Herkimer
Howard Pr. Ballers
Chase
Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church
Tarth Reformed Church
Rhotch
Woaon
Senate
Emmfirma
Charlie F Berrier
Calliceon
Metin W. Rings
Herlshie
Local man may be witness before federal grand jury
Samuel M Smith a New York letter carrier from 5 Grand Avenue was questioned by state police after a raid on the Rand School. Report says he consented to testify before the U S District Attorney in New York about the Lusk committee case involving Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and a planned gathering at Quigville hospital.
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Rand School
New York City
Lusk Legislative Committee
New York
Samuel M Smith
Grand Avenue
Middletown
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
Quigville Hospital
Smith
Post Office
Federal
State Constabulary
William A Smyth Oswego Times editor dies in Owego
William A Smyth publisher and editor of the Owego Times died at his Front Street home in Owego after years of public service. Born March 14 1842 he led county Republican politics, chaired committees, and served as postmaster. Survived by wife Fannie Louise Bristol, son Stuart Worthington Smyth, a brother and four sisters.
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Owego
William A. Smyth
Syracuse
Owego Times
Republica County
State Editorial Association
National Association
Owego National Bank
Owego Right and Power Company
Royal Arcanum
Sasana
Tribe of Red Men
Friendship Lodge
New Jerusalem
Malta Commandery
Otseningo Consistory
Kalurah Temple
Binghamton
Thomas C. Pratt
Mr. Smyth
Fannie Louise Bristol
Wheeler Bristol
Stuart Worthington Smyth
Publica. Hon
the Times
James W. Smyth
United States Express Company
New York
H. W. Childs
Wilhelmina Smyth
Spicer
Frank Fiehler
Ridgewood, N. 1
Wiliam Bergin
Toledo
Ohio
William A. Smith
Over 200000 Chickens Sold in Sullivan County Fair
Former Mount Vernon official Wasaafar Paesdat to attend the Sullivan County fair and races. Mr Berg Isa lcensed race bracks declined a special ask to act as Slarner at the Hineis State Fair. Collins Produce Co of Mount Vernon reports shipments of about 40 to 60 carloads of chickens to Sullivan county, many to Fallaburs. Prices range from $4 to $6 per chicken, averaging per car between $500 and $6000.
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Mount Veron
Wasaafar
Berg Isa
Finois
East
Hineis
Sprinzfield
Reag
Boylan Aims for New York State Senate Leadership
New York lawmaker Boylan announces candidacy for leader of the state senate. He pledges to appeal to voters on his record as a citizen and legislator. He has a summer home in Mont Hope.
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New York, Ave
John Jo
Manhattan
Democratic Party
State Senate
Roylan
Mownt Hope
Names of Sugar Gougers Wanted Asks Public Help
New York August 13—Persons with knowledge that any retail dealer profiteering by charging more than eleven cents a pound for sugar are invited by Ben A Matthews assistant United States district attorney to report evidence. Prosecutions under the Federal Food Control act will follow. Reports should include retailer name and address, and the supplier and price paid to locate sources of the upfall practice.
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New York
Ben. A. Matthews
United State District Attorney
Matthews
Sugar Equalization Board
Police Report for July from Chief McCoach to the Common Council
The July report details arrests totaling 3 dollars in fines 716.00 with allocations to Police and excise funds. It lists causes including burglary and various city ordinance violations and intoxication plus petit larceny and vagrancy. Disposition shows fines paid deported forfeited held for grand jury suspended acquitted or discharged and complaints withdrawn. Street light outages totaled hours and candlepower, and 70 persons were jailed or sought admission.
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McCoach
Police Department
Common Council
Plan Clambake At Thompson Ridge For Church Fund
A clambake fundraiser is planned by Thompson Ridge residents for Hopewell Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Gresawell. The event, set for Friday evening August 2 at the chitch lava, will feature a parish sewing project and a home gathering at ???. Proceeds go to church ante me fund as noted in the regular meeting recap.
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Thompson Ridge
Aepaeh
Titanie
Darbara
Gardiner
Newsursy
New York
Hasbrouck in Trouble After Attack on Officer
Charles Steeny reports being attacked by Charles Hasbrouck as Officer LeClercq attempted arrest at Fulton and South streets. Hasbrouck, found with a shotgun, resisted. arraigned for disorderly conduct and jailed 11 days. Three shotguns seized from his home.
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Charles Steeny
South Street
Sergeant Gier
Charles
Cuff Hasbrouck
Benjamin Avenue
Gier
Robert LeClercq
Fulton Street
LeClercq
Fulton
South
Strang
Hasbrouck
Cye
Hillsbrouck
Ion
William Hasbrouck
Starr
Hastrouck
Goshen
Public Hearing On Sewer Matter
The Common Council accepted a Health Board communication urging sanitary sewer construction in a section with unaddressed needs. Alderman R Was moved to hold a public hearing on September A and to prepare a map or plan detailing proposed progress for review at that session.
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Common Council
Board of Health
Amey
Patricia’s Harrowing Fall at Home After Stairs Incident
Patricia dennie and Hatt Honkey Waters with Mrs Waters visited relatives in Iowa. Patricia fell on stairs injuring her leg while a frightened mother asked if she was hurt. She exclaimed her emotions loudly after regaining breath.
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Wastuasionvily
Adc
Ant
Honkey
Waters
Waters Ait
Hanes
Myaeles
Janac Nicol
Alicea
Iowa
New York
Ale
Patricia
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AL H. Bint
Formetix
Pers Jeferson
L. L. Haz
Ramepe Prespylerian Caurch and
Principe of
Ither Reraaps Avhool
the Prince OF Wales
Robinson
Monhagens
Mrs
Waldo Mackerson
Searsville
Mr. Jackerson
Hopewell Church
Samuel M. Smith
Oswego: Times
Sullivan County
Boylan
Origen
Thrie
Cuff” Hasbrouck
Washingtonville
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