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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

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Sing Sing Bulletin Suspension Sparks Political Scrutiny

The Sing Sing Bulletin, a longtime prison newspaper, has been suspended by Warden Lawes amid political intrigue claims. State officials ordered cuts in the Bulletin’s monthly run, fueling controversy about influence from Albany circles and reforms, with former editors and staff cited as factors in the suspension.

Omicrr Lews E Lawes Sing Sieg Etd Lawes Ofice Charles F. Hattigan Fitale State Prtent Issur Albany Hine Claus Appset Frotth Shromnt Biter Chisolm Pri

Fewer Entries For County Fair

The 1920 Granite County Agricultural Society and Fair opened Tuesday in this city with total entries at 6 077, down 722 from 1909. Domestic department saw the sharpest drop from 1 201 to 1 232, while horse, cattle, sheep and other sections show mixed changes.

Granite County Agnenitural Society Télloxing

Body of Soldier 15 Buried at Newburgh

Fragmentary report notes the burial of Soldier 15 in Newburgh after a funeral service attended by local residents and officials. It mentions Sergeant Datew of the Tank Corps who died in a hospital in Foslend and references a transfer of a head to Newburgh from overseas.

Newourcu William Bates

Chester Resident Badly Mangled by Erie Locomotive

Chester resident Charles Ortessvedt suffered severe injuries after stepping onto railroad tracks between the acalea and the Brace to avoid a second train. The morning westbound Erie locomotive struck him, entangling him under the train’s heavy debris. He was rushed to Warwick hospital where doctors amputated portions of his left leg and leg above the knee. The accident prompted emergency response and a hope for recovery, with Ortessvedt described as having a chance at recovery after surgery and care from Chester doctors.

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State Hospital Bosses Cited Amid Staff Vacations

State Hospital supervision notes interruptions as superintendent Ashley starts a leave and others briefly depart for vacations. Laundry overseer Norton announces two weeks off while staff members including watchman Lane and others take time away for personal reasons across departments.

John W. Donald Taken by Death

John W. Donald, age 71, longtime resident of Albany area, died September 19, 1965. He lived at 6120 Menepeet avenues and was a farmer before moving to the city thirty years ago, later working in teaching before retiring due to ill health. He was a member of St. Pane Church and survived by three children Orrin W, Dena, and Clara A, plus wife Sarah M. Magney, and several siblings. Funeral arrangements entrusted to local undertaker with services at Saint Pane Church.

John WW. Thinalt Bern Greenwood Lake Ann Wecraft Lencyn Sarah M. Magney Senra Donald Ula Schera Trurtna Fim Dla Alouth Cann Fife Ana Meme St. Pande Hia Mir Thsnald Fia Aga Kosta Orrin W Dena Clara Mar John SY. Conkling Tee Tae Ant Tee Krantenshiven Lizateih Tewkwast Yonkera Margaret Wilam Wtrans Deacon Rotert Tonabt Newburgh Stephen Donald Wuring Wis Olive Nialt Oneonta Bealie Hanah Ant Orrin Wy Toneala Mies Clara Teena Lastecitty Wits and Motion Asoehe

Trains May Be Restored On Old Western Route

The O and W passenger trains now discontinued during the war may be restored to conserve fuel. Inquiry at General Manager’s office confirms action toward restoring two trains between New York and Chicago. They will not appear on the fall schedule but may run on a future timetable.

General Mariner 1 Nuelle Dutaw New York Chicago

Death of L. J. Williams in Berenson Pennsylvania

L J Williams longtime Scranton merchant and founder of Williams & McAnulty died after a long illness. Born in Beemerville New York, he moved to Scranton then to Dukes Center and later partnered to open a retail furniture store. Survived by his wife Silas Stary Williams son Harry and several siblings and relatives. Services conducted by Rev Thomas M Archbald at First Presbyterian Church with a male quartet. Burial followed at an unspecified location as mourners and colleagues paid tribute to a prominent local businessman.

Berenson LJ. Swittaras Frm Williems & Smetsulty Willatte Kiet Madison Avenue Beemerville Ibis Mir Willarca Scranton Dukes Center Kersctog Hanis McAnulty Avenue Globe Will, Ware & McAnally Pittston and Joy Wilkes-Barre Eranton Hustoria Pitaten Wilkes.Barre Willian Dare Otr Williams Beelock Williame Laa Real Ife First Presbyterian Church Scranton Bard Aires Ayere Weattown Trivnda Thomas M Archbald O Melaunge Willams Thadewellyn Jones Jolt Rans Wiliams & McAnuliy Mr. Wiama Iba Flo. Worle T. 10 Montgomery Jeatph Tourston Eugene Healey Joby Mim Geallah Middletown Mies Kathryn McDermott Siddletown Thomas Meany New York City Dehan Hunay Fucheld Slater Charles Rudd Miax Ethel Ifsgratt Howells Jens Pedersen Newersick Beach Port Jervis M. E Funder School Vera Mae Stra Sirs. Daly Holy Name Catholic Cemetery James J. Dehan Garpenter Amt Orange Lake Charles Ketcham Kingsley Bernice Horace Ketchacn Grace Newkirk Presbyterian Church Helen Trimson Clark Voth Aaron Luigin LaPorta Ferd Aong Me. LaPorta Felt Rush W. Lake Perfure Aaron Winter Sire Frank’ McLaughlin James McLauchlin Aaron Silkman

Rhode Island Man Hurt En Route To County Fair

LaFeo aged 11 of Weer Rhode Island suffered a fractured leg below the knee in a roadway accident while en route to the county fair Tuesday morning. He was riding on a trolley with friends when the cart struck a vehicle, causing him to be thrown and his trunk to fall on him. He was hospitalized and cast placed on the injured leg.

Rhode Island LaFeo Bia LaYon LaFon Birt Els Ste W. L Purdy Comaitton

Local news notes from Otisville area around August

Otisville Dusville notes cover visits by Dr and Mrs D WeBer and others, camp outings near Yankees Lake, church events at Neversink and Cuddebackville, arrivals and departures of residents, fairs, funerals, and small town incidents. Highlights include Mr and Mrs Thomas Daley moving to Middletown, Lifelong resident Mrs Helen Trims on's bereavement, and purse theft involving Luigin LaPorta.

Dusville Mire D. Weber Palmer House Smith Orange Eugene 3 Lehrver Faw Aatis Purst Bia Ratheeintaw Bough Seopele Yankees Lake Jena Pedersen Misa Mitchell Howser Frack P. Howser Crother Mra. Bessel Mra Lake Greenville Gun Club M. F Lorsther Neversink Hamer Northrup Aliter Elwood Fowler Middletown Robert Lang Walter Mary Westbrook Hills BW. Toor Harry Winter Port Jervis bin Slater Stra. Wicks Sm.b. Charen Dene New York City Carepenter Academy Avenue Presbyterian Hunday School Niente Ture Way Cuddebackvills Uerbert Sayer Central Valley John MciDonald Presbyterian Church Mary I. Oxden Lydia Shormaker

Ellenville Man Reynolds Dies at Saranac Lake Sanitarium

Michael Reynolds a prominent Ellenville resident dies at Taybrook Sanitarium in Saranac Lake New York after treatment for health. He was about 47, born in Ireland, married to Mrs. Cunningham and survived by his wife and a son and daughter in law. He worked at Ulster Knife Works before health issues forced retirement. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of his body.

Ellenville Thomas J. Medtullen Michael Reynolds Taybrook Saranac Lake N. Y Reynolds Ireland Cunning Sam Ludge William DL Dunningham Ulster Knife Works Grook Reynolia Resnalds W. D. Cunxterham Pritkdénee Tol Merning Buycett New 7 Ten Wood Angel Miclon Recandera Chareetetibe Tay Lees Phinney Canitarium Cury Counel

Fiance Missing Girl Would Die In New York Hospital

A young woman described as awaiting her fiancé’s arrival reportedly attempted suicide by jumping from an upper floor in a New York City apartment. She was found at 64 Liberty Street and taken to Lancelin Hospital in critical condition. her fiancé’s identity and living arrangements remain unconfirmed.

Newhureh Liberty Avenue Liberty Atreet Knowleden Puch

Local items and visits haunt Wawayanda district notes

Weekend visits and family gatherings appear in Wawayanda notes with names such as Frank Mills Mrs James Williame and Mr and Mrs Kenner. Readers learn of farm movements campus stays and church association meetings at Meadow View and nearby homes with casual social details and local names. The fragmentary text also mentions a camping trip at Creten's bungalow and a reference to katydids and a Times advertisement.

Wawayands Moyal Alila Hogal Jes Nvda Frank Art Percy Mills State Till James A. Williame Weaterly Noa Purdy Mount Quine John J. Tryon Maitletown Frank Kenner Mbert Calhagride Bonn Sir Ketcham James Lanne Jeanette Creeden Rireytown Willacy Piser

Wawayanda Scouts Break Up the Camp

Wawayanda Scouts return from a ten day expedition at Yankee Lake on Monday morning. Scoutmaster M C Jacobs and assistants manage the camp with help from Frank Skinner and others. Participants hailed from Slate HAL Aiterbury and Dentra, thanking Dr Myere for use of land and Mr Austin for boat access.

Tha Wawayands Boy Secours Yankee Lake M.C Jacobs Frank Skinner Hate Hil Wichant Mall Rudgrbury Slate Hal Aiterbury Dentra Dr. Myere Hilh Greund Aumernis Mr. Austin Aiterbury Menges Ael Mall Frank Ewinntr Antimm

Reception to The Newlyweds at Werden home

A welding supper was tendered to Mr and Mrs Clarence E Werden after their marriage chronicled in the local notice. About 20 relatives attended Monday night at 27 Academy avenue Wilars Verda Vall arena W. H. Jersey oils. The event celebrated the couple, who have long stood together, and gifts of useful articles for the newly formed family were exchanged.

Clarence E Werden Batur Wee Ate Verden Vall Avenue Wilhars Verda Vall Arena W. H. Jersey Willars St. Jersey Orrer Mark Monlay Jezl

When a Man Has Not Her Own Excellent Vision

A fragment reflects on pride and restraint, noting that one who cannot surpass their own excellence risks overconfidence and errors. The terse line hints at humility and caution in judgment. The text reads like a maxims fragment from a historical piece.

Local Vets to Attend Reunion of 27th Division

Local veterans plan a reunion of the 27th Division at Barabola Spring on September 22 and 23. Edward Olmstead Hett outlined program details including a permanent association, cemetery policy, parades, athletic events, street carnival, and a possible performance by the 37th Division Theatre Troupe. Representatives from the 28th Division Association will also attend the Asnerthe reunion for mutual matters.

Twentyesventh Baraloga Spring HL Werley 103Rd Inp Ayres & Galloway North Street Edward Olmsted Hett Cologel Seasion 27Th Division Gen O Rgan Agstejation Asnerthe N. G

Couple Married by Rev W W Cox at St Pauls Church

On Sunday August 1 at St Pauls Church Rev W W Cox of Tros NY united Anca na Wulf and George J Doane in marriage. Witnesses Alvin W Cor and Raymond Brosdage and their two daughters, the couple planned a later wedding trip then to return and establish residence in this city. Funeral notice for Walden family follows with service details and attendees.

St. Packs W. W. Con Tros N. Y Ancana Wulf George JL Doane Alvin W. Cor Raymond Brosdage

Walker act and police power clash over liquor provisions

The Walker act subjects police, district attorneys, and judges to expanded duties under state liquor laws. It is described as valid apart from its 2.73 beer provisions. Provisions authorize warrants to search and seize liquor kept for unlawful sale, with penalties including fines from 4200 to 14200 and up to a year in jail or county lockup for trafficking liquor prohibited by law.

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Walker Family Annual Reunion at Summit wile

Over half a hundred Walker family members gathered at the old Walker homestead in Summit wile on August 18. The reunion honored visiting sisters Mrs Alfred Sears and Mrs William Tice of Kansas and included surviving children Stephen Walker of Suromitville Mrs Robert J Werblam Mrs Augustus J John and Van Wiek Walker of Middletown Mrs William Jodier of High View and cousins from Kingston Kort Ewen Newburgh Weattown and Sumy maltville. An excellent dinner was served at 6 o clock.

Walker Summitwile Thomas Elizabeth Des Walker Jacow Pos George W. Walker Alfred Sears William Tice Kansas Elizabeth Eria. Sears Tice Sadie Kanas Stephen Walker Suromitville Robert J. Werblaon Rs. C William Jodier High View Charles Walker Margaret Walker Cudney New York City Kingston Kort

Thrall Nurse Becomes Bride Amid Akron Marriage Notice

Thrall nurse Evtelle Cowdrer wed Charles Howard Shaw in Akron on August 14. The ceremony followed a Thrall Morpitel graduate’s clip and was announced by Haralet Rot and Mark Rot, supervisors of Bloomice Grove.

Fine Entertainment and Supper at Bullville

A taunted entertainment and supper set for MLE Chorth at Bailville Wisevenlee Angrat 20. Mr and Mrs La Tour perform solo and duet numbers with other singers and instrumentalists. Proceeds benefit St James Me E Church in Kingston and the Ladies Aid.

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