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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1909

Page

5

Mr Wemple Returns Home After Thirteen Years at Hospital

Edward Wemple, a veteran Mohawk valley Democrat and former Congressman, left Middletown State Hospital after a thirteen year stay to return to Fultonville. He has a rich political memory and friendships with figures from Seward to Tillman, and his family name links to Wampsville and Madison County.

Middletown State Hospital Mage State Hospital Zion Edward Wemple Hom Fultonville Montgomery County Wengple Wemple Mohawk Valley Wampsville Madison County Union College Schenectady State Assembly Congress Saratoga County George West Ballston Afr Wempleses David B. Hill Alirea Uniea Staite Middletown Noye Seward Wen Boxe Iellars

Unclear OCR text about church missions and reunion

Fragmentary passage mentions a church mission, a reunion, and names or places but details are unreadable. No definite events, dates, or entities can be reliably identified.

WellsFargo Plans New Building Adjacent to Erie Station

Wells Fargo Express says it will erect a one story brick office on the east grass plot of the Erie station property. Addison N. Baker reports plans from New York architects and expects construction to start soon to handle growing local business. The project aims to house the entire depth of the plot with a small clearance, and may involve removing the partition between the baggage room and Wells Fargo area.

WellsFargo Express Company Erie Station Addison N. Baker Wells Fargo Erie Ai Erpress Company Wells-Fargo Place

Funeral of D. A Fenton Draws Large Crowd

The funeral of D. A Fenton was held Thursday afternoon from the Elberton Hotel and attracted many friends and associates. The procession to Luz Was made to the Luz Was Male Cemetery where Rev. Anfrexs H. Schaefer officiated at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church. The ceremony was arranged by the members of the Teachers Association with a detachment from 7 Testors Association.

D. A Fenton Elberton Mas

Italian wife asks to be sent to State Hospital

Maria Cuzzetto reports to police seeking admission to the State Hospital claiming earlier hospitalization and separation from Pasquale Cuzzetto. She describes unhappy marriage, attempted self harm years ago, and desire to return to Italy but lacking funds or home. Authorities plan an investigation into the case.

Maria Cosco Pasquale Quzzetto State Hospital James Street Erie Guzelio Kate Italy McCoach

Three boys arraigned in police court on ride rumor

In a police court session Friday morning three youths were arraigned before Beronier Themrson by Special Officer 3 H Siciton of the O and Railroad. They claimed they came to work on a farm but talked of riding and being idle. The judge ordered them held in lieu of bail as the case proceeds.

Beronier H. Siciton O. & Railroad

Hospital Managers Meet Reported At State Conference

Ambiguous notes describe a hospital managers meeting with names such as James Case and William A. Larrenc. The record mentions officers and a routine session with discussion of seats and pastimes. The unreadable fragments limit precise details.

Atams James Case Geore Carton Willar A. Larrenc

New Evsland by Motor

Ten Dr. Taylor and cars are tayed for a isonate ing derugh New Hue vad egg tite Tana.

Taylor

Movement to Move County Seat From Goshen to Middletown Debated

Local chapters and the Middletown Chamber of Commerce push a plan to relocate the county seat. Key figures include Georges A. Swayze L. C. Purdy Charles Wolff Jr Edward Brows and Thomas Watts. Supporters seek a board petition and a six week advertisement before a county vote on the change.

Middletown Goshen Middletown Chamber of Commerce Georges A. Swayze L. C. Purdy Charles Wolff, Jr Edwarda. Brows Thomas Watts Afiddietown Mattas Counly Board of Supervisors Wats Ang North Shest W?tham Avenue Thrall Park Mabel Bertine Gils Port Jervis Middietown Vilazs Tatah Bowes St. Jed Times- Press

Residents seek fair talk with supervisors on courthouse move

The text shows anxious residents willing to discuss relocating the courthouse in a friendly way. They propose a fair plan within their means and favor selecting a prominent, long established site rather than temporary tent-show locations, pending removal decisions.

Court House Democrat Insurance

Naval Academy examination set for Newburgh area

A competitive mental exam will be held in Newburgh New York on August 28 1909 to select a principal and three alternates for admission to the U S Naval Academy. Candidates must meet age height weight and residency requirements and provide a medical certificate by August 24 to Thomas W Bradler Walden NY.

Newburgh New York U. S. Naval Acade Twentieth Thomas W. Bradler Walden Palatine

Picnic at Holbert's Grove Draws Wide Attendees

A large Holbert's Grove picnic on Slate Road drew about 100 attendees from multiple towns and schools. John Firan and William Current led two strawloads from Slate Hill with seventy five people. Arthur Brass and helpers set up swings and ensured ample ice. Two baseball games ran concurrently as guests lingered late enjoying meals and socializing.

Holbert’s Grove Slate Road South Centreville Slate Hill Johnson Slate Ill New York Florida Middletown Ridgeburr Denton Westtown Gine Jonm Firan Wiliam Slate Bill St. Mills Arthur Brass Sual Usishburs

Sullivan County Fair Dates and Details

Fragmented note references Sullivan County Fair in August with unclear dates and notes about entries and attendance. The text is garbled, but indicates local fair activities and possible transport or participation mentions. No clear event outcomes or participant names are readable.

Boarders' Ric Struck by Train

Report of a train incident near Comhiin's tedy pile nerin of Fabeterrs on Nay afternoon. No injuries or damage reported. crew members Paginesr Larkin and Conductor Hentr in charge. Wis Aue in this city at 328 Melnek.

Nees O.& Wy Owen

Recorder's Vacation Sends Thera and Samtora-Powston To Court

The item notes a Recorder’s vacation and mentions Mrs AO N Thera, Fria SER ne the Teg meeks case, and Samtora-Powstson receiving a tecobles. The details are unclear but involve legal proceedings and named individuals.

AO. N. Therasom

Forest Fire Patrols Expanded in Wawarsing Region

Ellenville correspondent reports Daniel Fitzgerald has been named forest fire patrolman for Wawarsing under Stratton Todd Arkville. Fires on Shawangunk mountains northeast of Sam's Point threaten Blenville watershed. Authorities suspect arson to aid huckleberry crops. A two-squad, thirty-man effort fought fires with hopes of mountain observatories and telephone alerts to speed response. Fitzgerald secured control after a long, round-the-clock battle.

Daniel Fitzgerald Wawarsing Stratton Todd Arkville Fitzgeraich Shawangunk Mountains Sam's Point Blenville Fitzgerald

Fire threatens hayload near High School building

Hugo Ray of East Coldenham was among boarders returning home when a hayload caught fire near the High School. Latches used for lighting cigars ignited the hay. rigging burned and was dumped to save water. Ray had hair and eyebrows singed. others escaped unharmed.

Hugo Ray East Coldenham Mr. Ray

Vital statistics for June from New York State Health Dept

The July bulletin reports Middletown births 13 and deaths 9 with many under one year. Causes include whooping cough influenza pneumonia cancer and heart disease. Nearby towns show mixed birth and death totals with Port Jervis, Walden, and Ellenville listed among others in Orange County.

New York State Health Department Middletown Goshen Newburgh Port- Jervic Walden Birt Warwier (Lown) Sieht Orante County Edleaville

Unclear OCR record from Lake Mowone region

Fragmentary text describes a lake area event with names and places, mentioning a trapper, an automobile, and visit details. Content is highly garbled with many unreadable words and likely multiple non-sequiturs. Specific identities or concrete events are not recoverable from the legible fragments.

Daily Life at Thrall Hospital Honoraries and Tragic Night

Former Thrall Hospital Board of Managers are named honorary members. The hospital treats old muslin donations. a fatal shooting caused scenes at the hospital as Daniel A. fentout died after surgery and Big Tom McAuley perished soon after arrival. City actions include moving the dump behind the hospital and removing an objectionable couple from a nearby park. A nurse’s impartial care amid tragedy is emphasized, with anecdotes of a boy needing relief, Dr. Mills and colleagues attending, and local residents like James Tighe and Rev Fran Hope noted among ongoing hospital reports and patient conditions.

Thrall Hospital Daniel A. Fentout Mills Briged Havine Ramisi James Tighe Broomingburs Halet Buiing Fran Hope Gea Clarke Warwick Sion Mount

Morning Adventure of Farm Horse at St Pauls Churchyard

A farm horse owned by S. W. Rockefeller of Scatchtown ran a hurdle of piled hoards before St Pauls M E Church at 9 20 Friday morning. The wagon was wrecked beside the pile and the horse fell end over end while Rockefeller and his son were in C N Predmore Son grocery store.

S. W. Rockefeller Scatchtown St Paul's M. E. Churen Mr. Rockefeller Crocery C. N. Predmore & Son Pines

Farm POST CARDS and civic notes from the era

Fragmentary OCR reads like a rural post card column noting local figures and events. Mentions a date near 7 and references to Armrel art dome fet Be wT parrless 44 Ve, with unclear names and places.

Arantge Ciber Edo Ehdje Armel

Sranch oar a4 FeT achat

A fragmented OCR note reports an unclear event at a location named Sranch with a time 1h 37. The readable bits imply a brief item or notice but lack concrete details or participants.

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. Wemple Politics Missions OF the First Church Bull Reunion Wyteeb Wellsfargo MR. Fenton Els Sass Chamber of Commerce Chamber United States Naval Academy Sete Hill Menthe RIC Shawangunk Region Ellenville Lake Mowone Aus Sapk Benet Moenk Ceestereide Albert & Pierre Sty Yiav Stodtart Wiss Wire Het
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