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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

3

Ulster County Fair to Feature Cow Judge Contest

The Ulster County Fair opens August 31 in Jerseyville for four days featuring a cow judge contest. Winners receive prizes in gold silver and bronze, with top three boys receiving awards based on reasons and judging. A “Hiverybedly's how Judea Vontrat” exhibit, a cow yields display, and a 25 dollar prize for correct entries are noted. Mallentark of Geantale will judge exhi bits, with two car races featured on the final day.

Ubter Jersille Grold Judea St. Mallentark Geeantale Furaca

Slay­er‑suspect sought near Binghamton after murder case

Aug 18 report says Morrie Kesofer murderer sought by state police. Information describes the suspect as about 1 ten feet nine inches tall with a reddish hair freckled face and a yellow 1916 model car, yellow wheels. Police extend alert across surrounding counties and promise full local action to capture him.

Tinghamton Twat Pen Morrie Kesofer Darkaville Binghamton Mim J. 4. Warner Walt

Unclear 1920s-era want ads mix from Middletown area

Fragmented want ads list several names, events, and businesses including Florida New York concert, a dance, farm acreage, a meat market, and funeral services. Reads as an unedited OCR collage with multiple entities such as Florida, New York Martha Stream, FLOWDR CONNET BAND, MIDDLETOWN MEAT MARKET, CORNELIUS Funeral Directors, and National Casket Co. The text hints at a charitable concert, farming ventures, and local services but lacks coherent structure or complete details.

Florida New York Tata Ehine Toralny Path Martha Stream Semandt Dayton Garheld Vanderburch Giorgs

Weddings and Weddings Altogether: Local Nuptials Recounted

A string of wedding notices from Port Jervis and surrounding towns details ceremonies at Grace Episcopal and Metrogeditian churches, with brides Miss Mie dred EL Taft of Chester and Miss Helen Irene Sherwin of Newark among those celebrated. Postnuptial receptions and plans for future residences in Cleveland New York and Red Hawk are noted, along with profiles of the brides and grooms and their families.

de Winter Metrogeditan Church York By Fae Misa Miedred EL Tath Cheater Alfred Wed Hawk Chasey Othciating Stas Marion F. Taft Slater The Oride Mernard J. Cullen Cheeter Tuttle Lobarta New York City New England Red Hawk Sts High Alan Mtorreville N.Y Chester

Primary Petitions Are Filed For Various State Officials

A lengthy list of individuals named as filed primary petitions appears, including Jeremiah Wor Witham, Charles W. Nery, Harriet Stay Stila, John Healy, Frederick Frans, Joseph J. Tannen, Craig W. Mughan, Darwin J. Meserle, Hezekiah te Wilcor, Jah Banker, Fatward 2. Dettetch, Irene FL Taylor, and others. The document cites Democratic-For governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, comptroller, attorney general, state engineer, United States senator, and state and federal posts with multiple Albany New York names and locations. The OCR text is garbled with numerous misspellings and misreads.

The Court of Appeala Dmeer A. Chass Catmall Frederick Frans Tineklyas Unite Btaten Jathen We Westaworth, Jr Mount Morria Ln A Teed Urvekine Weary Paynt Neer York Alters FL Smith New York Neutenant Ernor Geuten Vita Melran Alate Harriet Stay Stila Eyracues Ocempirotler Charles W.W. Nery Urooklyn Arenenrer John Healy New Rochelle Eral Fok HW Matt Jamestown State Enginers Vanl MecLowt Monte Atpraly Phun Frederick J Crane Ron Nattales Cen Lérary Darwin J. Meserle Eeekly Airnte Lise Maras Court of Appeals Hezekiah Te Wilcor Elmira Leona Malhtel New Yorks Jah Peekewill United Statea Ataaton Usely

Thousands See Fast Racing at Harry Clay Track

Thousands witnessed lively harness racing at the Harry Clay track in Grenada on Wednesday. Hale Garner, owned by J f C Mitlenthan of Erin Valley, set a new two year old trotting record of 2.13 percent, lowering the former 2.274 mark. The program featured multiple heats with Silver Brook, The Jolly Handing, Teddy Grattan and others posting strong times amid favorable track conditions.

Grenada Goshen Harry Cley Beauke Wale Garner J. F C. Mitlenthan Erin Val Tetyear Alis Nowaday Girl GOW Whitlarille Stars Hale Garner Genera Hottiner & Rt Stontcomery Tange County Findicatt Monroe, Shen and Smiddietown Hilver Srook Toth Crook Claas Iretting Doll Landiant Firat Vireinlan Alerandeo HL Walter Fortes Little Lee Alexander Forth Wilton Forbes Mara Teddy Oeattan Zanbrona Uhint Elmacen Teddy Grattan Bate Mien Reo Tom Mable Seymour Hind Ceraial Telly Grattan Newark Pacer Filver Brook Juntice Nimoke Ares Vale Garner Hoc John Gareners Hale iteGrath Mefrue Zac Ammunition Neamp Epratt Bof Tonele Dastinen Ruth Wek Teddy Garner Metirath Cmenmeey Laurette Taylor iWerrs Jolly Sandions Dell Coronada Wilton Forfen T.hy Setirath Rattan Royal Pam Dudge Sale Zaralireny Carrapeceescee Mable Seymour WEY Bilver March Tureday

Lighting Company Says New Rates Are Reasonable

Albany August 23 The Orange County Public Utilities Corporation answering to the Public Service Commission and Port Jervis Mayor Hornbeck over gas and electricity rates alleges the new rates are reasonable and necessary for proper service due to higher costs The company reports its income for the past six months was insufficient to meet expenses The complaint is dismissed or will be heard soon

Albany Orange County Public Berries Corporation Pubdic Service Commission Becand Imatrict iMayor Hornbeck Port Jervis Inerraamt Allraes

Sing Sing Bulletin to Resume Publication Amid Controversy

An Albany official orders resumption of the Sing Sing Bulletin after its suspension this week. Warden Lawes defies Albany, others advocate reopening while officials press for editor involvement and prisoner-written content. Engagement announced: Harriet Drury to Joel Clemmer of Philadelphia.

N. Y Charles F. Ratan Traons Albany Wedersday Priven Lewis Lawes Bing Hirg Pattisan Rattipan Sing Sing Tis Department Sk le Malligan Bulletin Oxsining Lattigan Lawes Ita John St. Kenseyy Leon Welcbeck State Prison Reform Commission Ware den Weinstock Sinz Andd Weinstock Dean Beorge W. Aidway Colum+bia Universlty Sing Sing Slog Francis Drury Litus Britain Harriet Joel G. Clemmer Oak Lane Philadelphia

Injured in Aite Accident as Storm Damages Farm

Washingtonville reports a man injured when a car collided with another vehicle near Fitzgerald farm in Sunday’s electrical storm. Barns and crops damaged at John Bull’s near Oxford Depot. trees struck at several homes. Local lawn party and social notes included. tickets for Aug 12 musicale at Moat Library selling fast. seating chart to be released Aug 22.

Washingtonville St Uull Tony Koloski Fitzgerald Farm Bunday Koloski John Bull Oxford Erason C. IL North Street Stirs Trooklyn Tealand Mes W. J Hulleen Zon Flushing Moat Library Seata Drag Agate Oscar Ftewart New ‘York Julia Parkin

Man Drowns in Lake Huntington

A man drowned Tuesday afternoon in Lake Huntington after diving from a boat and failing to surface. The victim is identified as 21 year old Kee from Clepdale Te Po and will be examined by local authorities.

Lake Huntington Calltecon

Buffalo Heads Replaces Lions in White House Display

Theodore Hoover era tale recounts President replacing lion head mantelpiece ornaments in the State Dining Room with buffalo heads. Sculptor Victor is summoned to model the new pair as the President dictates, and the moment receives the sculptor’s approval. The anecdote appears in Ernest Petaccius’s Promoter Preface from the September Scribner edition.

Theodore Hoosereit Caurne Pally Peut Earliesy Bien Pat Hee Eculptor of the West Ernest Petacus Scribner

Never Thought of That Cranberry Antise nbatle

A terse note quotes a fragment about cranberry as an antiseptic idea, with garbled OCR style and unclear provenance. The line hints at a casual remark from a reader or columnist about cranberry benefits but lacks coherent context or identifiable people or organizations.

Women Hold Fine Fair in Hurleyville Church

Mittieville August 29 The annual fair by the Ladies Aid of St E Church was a successful event with all fancy work sold and home made candy gone. A supper served, profits reported at $333, with thanks to contributors. Attendees and guests included Mrs Edsall Elmore of Saddletown and others visiting from nearby towns. Local notices mention meetings, visitors, and examinations as well as various residents visiting relatives.

Mra Bow Seidenthcal Grant View Avenue Port Jervis Daughes Carcier Sue F. J. Wright Grace Epinczal Church Pany Mra Wright Ie Tvort Jetvrn Rate Institute Trea Klyn Cleveland Wileta Wareyrivk Atlanta Chetttins Mitteyville St. E Cath Edsall Elmore Saddletown Stra Wilbur Prince Nia Frances Elmore Floacue Visidler Ura Edsall Stas Sprague Sra F. T. McNally Starlight Telephone Central Mise Clark Stra Frank Eltz Jeffersonville Earl Martin Philadelphia Misa Constance Labaugh Pine Bish F. W. Laidlaw Mre Burr Callicoon William Lawrence William HH BeKay Sire J. Mc Roapa Burra Monticello Milas Gladys Evang William Thetr FE. Ryans Uckets C. L. Creque Homer Lena Myers Liberty Jak- G St. Upton Ella Prince Ure Wilbur Prince Newmarsh Bertha van Denschoter New York City

Fruit-a-tives Claim Heart Trouble Remedy

Mrs Frank Wallace of Weabox Carroll Co says Fruit-a-tives relieved years of indigestion misattributed to heart disease. She reports two years of discomfort ended after using Fruit-a-tives and recommends the remedy. Trial size offered for $2.20 through Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.

Wooltonville Carroll Co Frank W. Wallace Atdeslersor Ogdenssurg

Musselman to Preach as Candidate at Otisville Church

Tey E C Musselman will occupy the Otisville Presbyterian Church as a candidate Sunday Aug 23 at 11. The notice urges readers to keep their eyes on upcoming sermons and events at the church.

Otisville

Unionville Visitors Include Brooklyn Guests at Howe Home

ONeil and son Tissell of Brooklyn are visiting at the James Howe home on Main Street with Mr and Mrs Amil Block also staying in town with Mr and Mrs William A Rutan. Dr and Mrs Van Sickle and family from Brooklyn spent part of the week with friends in Unionville Chautauqua amid improving conditions noted for John Manning. Nov 3 4 5.

Unionville O'Neil Tissell Brooklyn Vis Ming James Howe Main Street Amil Block William A. Rutan John Manning van Sickle Prooklyn

Auctioneer advertisement from Wallkill NY listing services

Auctioneer H L Low of Wallkill New York promotes large successful sales across many states and Canada with livestock specialty. Graduate of Jones National School of Auctioneering in Chicago. Satisfied customers are his best advertisement. Telephone 53F 12.

Canada Jones National School Auctioneering Chicago Wallkill Ye . H.L. Low N.Y

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