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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

4

Third Day Fair Crowds Grow. Red Forces Drive from Warsaw

The Orange County Agricultural Society fair enters its third day with crowds larger than last year and strong turnouts for auto races and exhibits. Amusements surge, receipts rise, and weather cooperates, while two accidents mark the program including a serious arm fracture to G F Conley in the 2:18 trot and a high speed automobile jump gone wrong injuring Herman D Sager.

Warsaw Orange County Agricultural Society Fmt G. F.conley Goshen W. A. Bradford New York Horves W. L. Dickerson Joe Conley Thrall Hospital Herman D. Sager Mashrook

May Move the Public Market to Linden Avenue

The public market, located at West Main Street near Mrs. Sarah Bailey and Dr. Wilan Morgans, may shift to Linden Avenue between Joho and Franklin streets. Superintendent George C. Robinson will ask the Board of Aldermen for the relocation. A petition of Producers and local residents favors moving to Linden Avenue to maintain centrality.

West Main Street Sarah Bailey Wilan Morgans Linden Avenue Joho Franklin Streets George C. Robinson Board of Aldermen's Conference Robinson North Street Cty North’ Etreet Wickham Avenue Cox Cratdy Torstar Moras

Attendance at Orange County Fair Surpasses Last Year on Second Day

Second day turnout at Wadreaday's Orange County Fair exceeded the previous year while total receipts fell by 117 dollars. Child admissions under 12 were charged, reducing paid children's attendance compared with 1918. officials note more children attended Wednesday than on the same day last year.

Wadreaday Orange County

Primary petitions filed for New York state primaries

Four parties in New York file petitions to place complete state tickets on the September 14 primary ballot. Contests are expected in six Republican races and one Democratic race for U S Senate. Walker opposed by Luann in Dem primary. Also reports a Leap of Are car stunt in Aug and a highway committee appointment.

Allegny New York State George F. Thompson Niagara Nathan I. Miller Syracus Unites States Harry G. Walker Minghamton Ceoise R. Luan Scheneetay Toro Nathan J. Miller Syracuse George Thempem Nias

Jewelry Burglar Jumps Into River To Escape Capture

A bold burglary suspect fled Rochester through Matn Street Bridge after being challenged by a police officer in the Glazer Company jewelry store. He escaped via a rear window gap into the Genesee River with three rings and other items worth hundreds. Police searched nearby with no success.

Rochester Genesee Stret Jewlery Glazer Company Om Matn Street Bridge Ator

Masked Bandits Steal Mail Pouches From Train

A masked gang robbed a fast mail train bound for Lith Rock last night in Hmita city. Four mail pouches containing registered mail were taken. Postal officials will assess the loss after examining the pouches’ contents and checking the car. A search for the bandits is underway.

St Lnuis Aum Casendatal Press Velice Postofcatespectora Amiexourt Pacific Hmita Lith Rock

City groups plan evening meeting on Middletown traffic problem

Representatives from the City of Middletown Orange County Farm Bureau Association Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Middletown Automobile Club and Wallkill Transit Company will convene tonight at the Chamber of Commerce to solve the city traffic issue. Attendees include Mayor Cox and others named by organization. The effort follows prior discussions and a committee appointed by the Board of Aldermen pending final findings.

Chamber of Commerce Cl. of Middletown Orange County Farm Bureau Association Rotary Club Theodore L. Denton New Hampton TK Huttenheim J. BD. McCoach Frank AM. Finn Meter IL S Mitchell M.C. Merall A.C. N. Thompson William H. Funnell

Double Wedding At Grace Church Shambler Daughters Wed

Two daughters of Mr and Mrs W A Shambler married at Grace Church Wednesday afternoon. Eldest Lessey wed James Idewellyn Crowley. younger Florence Elisabeth married Albert E Buehler. ceremony led by Dr Charles Pitkella. Afterward a luncheon, then honeymon plans for Washington DC and New York. Several guests attended from Brooklyn and West New York. Gifts included jewelry and silver.

Grace Church W. A. Shambler Nanth Street Lessey 31St- Uernt James Idewellyn Crowley Wardington J. C Florence Elisabeth Albert E. Buehler Brooklyn Epiacapa Charles Pitkella Mra Timwleyett Washington D.C Hurbler Newport Th. I Tbey New York City Jobin Greenwalt Stee Twtty Constable Wong New York Ender Weat Main Street A. Tucker Wiliam Boebler Asa FR. Vosstere Frooklin George Gibson West New York

Murderer May Pave OLISH Fled From the State, SUCCESSES Inquest Upon Victim

A gunman shot Didris Nosafer, proprietor of Sunnybrok Farm in Parksville on Tuesday night, killing him. County detectives and state troopers pursue leads toward the north, with an inquest to be held in Liberty this afternoon. Nosafer’s body will be shipped to New York for burial.

sParksville Aue Auth Orides Dousdas Danke Didris Nosafer Sunnybrok Farm Times Nanka Tate George N. Membat Monticello Delaware County Liberty McGibbon & Currey Henry F. Gantner Callhoun John A. Miller New New York City

Sullivan County Census Reveals Population Drop

A Time dispatch from Washington reports that Sullivan County's population declined by 13 to 19 percent since the last census. The drop contrasts with expectations of growth, amid a noted influx of Jews from New York City over the past decade.

Sulivan County Timea Washington New York City Sullian County

Albany PSC Denies Railways Increase in Passenger Fares

The Public Service Commission for the second district denied railroads in Albany state permission to raise passenger fares. It cited existing statutory rates and said increases would be discriminatory rather than based on insufficient returns. The commission reserves 30 days for rate complaints and retains suspension powers.

Albany Associated Press Public Service Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Gelebt Yates Stalis New York Central Vostala Communion

Bergdoll Sentenced to Four Years Hard Labor

New York April 13 Associated Press Erwin J. Bergdoll of Philadelphia found guilty of desertion by evading the draft and sentenced to four years hard labor at Fort Leavenworth Kan. He is also given an honorable discharge and forfeiture of pay and allowances. The court martial findings were approved by the judge advocate and will send Bergdoll to Leavenworth under heavy guard in a few days.

New York Associated Press Erwin J. Heradonl Philadelphta De‘werion Fort Leavenworth Kansas Governor's Island C. C. Cresson Leredoll Neraloll Alan Slator Bullard Eastern Department Tetedoll

Gas Shortage Leaves City Residents Cold

Orange County Puts Me Service Corp officials said gas shortages came from defective resting of the sap pipe at the generating plant on Fulton and Canal Street. The problem has been remedied though similar outages may reoccur, forcing residents to use coal or wood for cooking and heating.

Lotal Humnere Fae Ponientiade Orange County Service Corporation

Loch Sheldrake Man Found Here Wanderer Returned Home

Samu Fy White a Loch Sheldrake resident was brought to local peace headquarters after wandering to the city. He was taken into custody Monday, then reunited with his wife and family Thursday.

Samu Fy White Loch Sheldrake Charre Omerr Leon & Moore Trai Little North Atreet Grocer Loch Sheldrake Thureday

William F Royce Reaches Home After Long Trip

William F Royce secretary of the Orange County Agricultural Society race committee returned home after a around the world journey lasting ten months. He traveled from China via San Francisco and Worcester Massachusetts where he visited Grattan Knight Manufacturing Company and Worcester Teather Tanner. Royce had been a familiar figure at the Warrick Clay track races and aimed to resume duties after the Orient tour. WARWICK MAN DIES. George Nemmer a Warwick shoemaker died Tuesday in Newburgh at 38. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.

Fair Grounds Merman D. Sager Marbrook Sager Cast-Kane, Inc Strik. Ing Zgapl M. Fagere Bret Mr. Sager Phils Perpeet Ty Breal Hr Taurtar Plata Witliam F. Moser Kere Markt Rimeel P Orient Resee Anond Warry Reyee Orange County Agricultural Society Royce San Francisco Bhanchal China Fharchalko Grattan & Knight Manufacturing Company Worcester Mone Teather Tanners Teather Bette Warwisk Grorga Nemmer Warwick Digseil Sanatactuc Newburgh Moose Lents

Hawkins Family Reunion Held at Orange County Fair

The Hawkins family gathered at the Orange County Fair for a reunion with a bountiful dinner and social hour. Me a J. E. Hawkins chaired the event as president F. Mackies Corrapendent Secretary James J. Hawkies were elected along with local attendees from Hartford Cons and Alderman Cot Hawkies.

Hawkins Orange County Mea J. E. Hawkins Hera F. Mackies James J. Hawkies Cot Hawkies Mes Hawkies Aca Hartford

Potatoes and Produce Prices in Public Market Report

Market notes show potatoes at zero cents per peck with further drops at Thornlay's public market. Tomatoes, corn, and cabbage listed with varied cents per unit. Broilers and fowls priced in cents. observations reflect low-cost food items in the local market.

Thornlay Cora

Suffrage Defeated in North Carolina House Vote

The federal suffrage amendment failed in the North Carolina House of Representatives. The vote was 48 to 4, with supporters conceding defeat as the measure did not clear the required approval.

N.C

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