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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

5

Pomona Grange at Fair Highlights County Org Growth

At the Pomona Grange fair in Washingtonville the county lines show robust growth with over 1,002 members, including the Simons Grange and 13 other subordinate bodies such as Goshen Warwick and Pine Bush. Quarterly meetings occur each September December March and June. Officers include Master Howard D Seely Overseer Sease Mapes and Secretary C R Coleston with Natalie Barnes and Mary Hawkins among key members.

Gratse Cay Ofazee Co County Ledy Simons Grarse Wishingtonville Jota T. Gerow Fomena Grange Minisink Goshen Monroe Cheater Warwick Wawayanda Otisrilfe Wallkill River Dullville Searsville Montgomery Lit Dritain Washingtonville Effotts Formons “Taree Slaster—Howant D. Seely Mary Tawkins I. Il Mapes

No More Action Against the Jail At Warwick

New York State Commission of Martsona discontinued proceedings to compel Warwick village to improve its jail lockup after recommendations by Commissioner John S. Kennedy. The lockup, improved since 1919 and 1929, now includes a stink ventilation system. no arrests or female detainees reported in the last three months.

Times Press Albany State Commission of M'rtsona Warwick John, S. Kennedy John Deming Joly S. Kennedy Sammisdones

Drowning Mystery Linked to Cramps Says Health Officer

The body of George Demerect, 21, of Passaic, N J, recovered from Lake Mombasha, was believed drowned after diving from a boat. Health Officer O Y Van Keuren cites cramps as probable cause, noting the swimmer was an expert and had just covered a long distance. The youth was buried by a Parsale undertaker.

Tian Thistey Sir Mra Jota Derorest Tassaic Ehedtn

Dance Night At Chester As Ladies’ Coterie Hosts Event

In Chester Australia the Your Ladies Coterie of St Celemba’s Cheren plans a monthly dance at St Columba’s auditorium. Villagers and summer visitors from nearby areas are expected to attend. Rev T E Gilmartin notes the event aims for safety and decorum amid social bustle and expects musical entertainment by local performers Aer el Tlerory.

Chester Aus Celemba Cheren Acaln St Colimba Geahen Monroa T. E. Gilmartin

Petitions Filed For Various Political Nominees

At the Goshen August primary petitions were filed for several Assembly seats and local offices. Candidates named include Anna D. Case of Middletown Socialist Party for Assembly Second District, Edward J. Newrall of Weat lawn Republican for Assembly, John W. Martin of Slats Hill Democratic for Assembly Second District, James Wright of Newchurch Republican for Constable, Charles L. Mead for Assembly Second District Republican, G. O. Warforth of Nentureh Republican for Assembly First District, Morace A. Sheldon of Port Jervis Republican for Coroner, Arthur E. Bruccare of Newboard Republican for renomination as Assemblyman First District, John T. McCrea of Middletown Republican for Board of Education, John W. Spenser of Cornwall Democratic for First District Assembly.

Goshen Torsday le Beg Commissioners of Election Weatlawn Warforth Nentureh Morace A. Sheldon Port Jervis Arthur E. Hrucdare Newboard Renomine Sion

Oldest Woman in Ulster County Dies Praying

Lydia Bartlett Lebaron, age 105, the oldest woman in Ulster County, died late yesterday afternoon at her home near Highland. She had been ill for about a month but had long been active and energetic, and she passed away while saying a prayer.

Ulster County Poughkeevale Lydia Bartlett Lebarron Pratts Silla Inighland

Wedding of Miss Estelle C. Roel and Chas H. Shaw

Quiet ceremony at 6 pm on Saturday August 1 in Akron Ohio united Miss Estelle C Roe of Chester Orange County in marriage to Chas H Shaw of Zanesville Ohio. Rev George S Atwater officiated. Attendants included Amy Starkweather and Louis Shaw. The couple departed for a motor trip through Canada and will reside at 34% Crandall avenue Touinstown Ohio after September.

Mra Werner Storer Avenue Akron Ono Misa Estelle C. Roe Chas .H. Shaw Zancaville Ohio Timediata George S. Atwater Church of Our Latter Mark W. Roe Clevethaed Ohia Mica Amy Starkweather New York City Canada Crandall Avenue Tounistown Orange County Chester Hamlet Amos Chester High School Thrall Tos Pital Middletown Industrial Hospital Goodyear Rubber Co

Carpenters Demand Hourly Wages Amid Contract Talks

Carpenters seek $1 per hour raise starting September 1 as part of new contract talks with contractors. The present rate is $5 per hour. City dealer Jones and local contractors weigh options as the dispute nears a resolution aimed at uniting carpenters and contractors on pay.

AgeZort Lorether

Eligible for Good Position in State Construction Office

Albany Aus Times Press Albany Corriepo nent reports an examination for the state office of superintendent of construction. Joseph J Turner of Shiddletown is declared eligible for appointment to the post with a $2,254 salary. The Albany notice lists eligibility results following the recent competitive civil service exam.

Ab Times Press Albay

State Vamps to Meet in Parlor City Next Year

Glens Falls hosts the state convention of the New York State Firemen's Association next year. More than a thousand delegates are expected to attend sessions, with about 20 000 to line the parade. Francis M. Hugo urged funding to help volunteer firemen due to prohibition losses. Elected officers include Gedney as president and Dooley as first vice president. An excursion to Lake George followed the meetings.

Glens Fall Ave Minehainton New York State Fire Free's Association Fremen's Association New York SoGay Francis M. Hugo Hugo Walter S. Gedney Neach Mtst Stee Nichart Dooley New Rochelle John C. Holtinger Muffalo Thomas Menahan Frankfort John PL Powers Oraining Archer Ik Wallace Freeport Firemen's Todudson Judice J. C Diiegaria Lake George

Court Held Upon Train by Seeger

Supreme Court Justice A H Seeger presided during a travel session on a train from Meacon to Tartsinga. Attorneys Doughty and Dulin argued motions as the judge started proceedings mid-journey, with the day ending near Tarrytown and case adjourned until September 12 in Newburgh v.

Newburgh Aus Supreme Court A. H. FF. Seeger White Mains Robert W. Doughty Hencon Gatua C. Dulin Pourthhery Meacon Tartsinga Tarrytown

Tom Murphy Improves Nicely In Cleveland Race Update

In Cleveland Aug, Tommy Murphy shows improving condition after injury. Lorca horses shipped from North Manfall wack to Foursheepsie while remaining were sent to Philadelphia to be raced by Walter Cox of Keadrille, Massachusetts, until Murphy can run again. Cox trains Trier Mancine and other horses as four of his best Get.

Cleveland Tommy Murphy Lorca North Manfall Mr. Murphy Philadelphia Walter Cox Keadrille Masa Murphy Pretatly Pouthkeerele Cox Trier Mancine Asmini S. Forest Charley Rex Benarto

Mrs. Youngblood's Will Probated

The will of Margaret F. Youngblood widow of Frank P. Youngblood who died July 4 was admitted to probate Monday before Judge Charles E. Taylor. The estate is valued at 315,090. Executor named is Frank D. Kernchan with Merrietta and Bernochan as executors. Several nephews and nieces are mentioned in the will.

Margaret F. Youngblorst Frank PD. Youngblond Charles E. Taylor Frank D. Kernschan Merrietta

Fifty Year Masons Certificates Presented in Hudson River Region

Deputy Grand Master Arthur Tamp announced that certificates of half century membership in Hudson River Lodge No. 3 F and AM would be presented, including names such as Charlie Truxton, Charles Jominnett, Jonas A. Keranchan, Willem Fowjer, and others. The record notes Michael Hirschberg was rated in the name year but is affiliated with Newburgh Lodge, Na Wa.

Masons Hudson River Leter Nol F. A& AM Arthur & Tamp Atenta Amn Cote Charlie Truxton Clartes Jominnett Jonas A. Keranchan Willem If Fowjer Jarone Justier Michael HL. Hirschberg Wm Maron I Newburgh Loder Na Wa

Injuries Lead to Fatality in Grange County Accident

Cheater Aug 16 Charles Otterstedt 55 died at 3 30 am in Warwick Hospital after being run down near Erte crosslog village He suffered leg amputations and had recent employment with Lehigh and Hudson Matha The body was taken to morgue in Chester awaiting relatives from Brooklyn.

Cheater Charles Otterstett Grange County Hiwellyn Ant Lehigh & Hudson Matha Waratch Anders Ther WC. Lazear Green and VanDerbers Chester Relatiysa Flor Brooklyn

Westtown S S Picnic and Ice Cream Sale

Weattown Aug 18 a large group from Westtown S S and community attended a picnic and ice cream sale at Neversick Beach. Luncheon served at 5 20 pm with kool aid and desserts. beach swimming enjoyed by all ages. Event marks the third consecutive year of this gathering. thanks extended to those who lent cars for transport.

Clark Daugher Julia Portland Orecin Denver Colorado Springs Yellowstone Park Spertlee Wrehingan Seattle Jutta Bing Bonnr Wumowr George Schultzett Jilasen Mawr Eira Frank Sirs Pref Mirzera

Dutchess County Population Figures Mentioned

A fragmented notice references Dutchess County growth with a 1920 population figure and a 1910 baseline. It notes a roughly 4,056 to 4,086 range and implies a 66 percent figure, but exact details are unclear from the OCR. The item mentions municipalities and regional context without clear dates or events.

Dutchery Keorste N.V Seeresa

Monticello Church Fair shows strong turnout and variety

Monticello August fair at St Peter's Church drew large crowds over four nights at the Lyceum. Attendees enjoyed stage acts, dancing, and musical numbers, with specialties by local groups and knights hosting booths, while committees managed sales and decorations for the charity event.

Howeila Howells Visit Notes Return Home

Aug 13 Sisa Netlie Tut tL visited relatives in New York and has returned home. Mr and Mrs Thleetis of Brooklin were the parents of Frank Vail. Last week Clarence Mapes of Henrkynt and Silas Nettie Mapes of Middletown spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Mapes.

Howeila Sisa Netlie Tuttl Fends New York Mr. Thleetis Hrooklin Frack Vail Clarence Mapes Hernklynt Silas Nettie Mapes Middletown George Mapex

Farmers urged to study political situation and organize

The speaker, Mr. Kershaw of the Durhimmene League, urged farmers to study state and national politics before voting. He praised farm organizations like the Grange and Federation and argued that collective organization empowers farmers to secure better prices and industrial security through large purchases and cooperative action.

Toretamina Kentaw Ite Duirnmene League Whitney Exter Kershaw Civil Fife Felitica Hoth Amt I Sea Wall Oraz Grange Leaple Federation F Exchance, Inc Sallifon Mate Roan

Funeral Held for Cyprian C Hunt in New York

Funeral services were held at Masonic Temple in New York for Cyprian C Hunt of 50 Gouverneur Avenue Gutheford New York who died Saturday after several months illness. He was 82 and survived by wife Mrs Hunt, a top Mason and longtime Venerable of Mecca Temple New York. He worked as salesman for Pioneer Salt Co at 22 West 38th Street and was active in Palestine Commandery Jersa Temple Chapter and other Masonic groups. He was a member of Statherfurd Lodge of Elks.

New Aus Loteey Temple Fur Cyprian C. Hunt Gouverneur Avenue Gutherfond Hastanita Nepublican National Campaign Committee Moxital Hunt Mast Votentate Mecca Temple New York Vioneer Mubt Salt Company West Thirty-eishttattvet Klaine Loder Famd A. ML Jersa- Tem Palestine Comatantery Adelphia Council Ber Stutherfurd Lodi of Elks

Lipton Praises Bear Mountain Visit and Service

Sir Thomas Lipton visited Bear Mountain this year and praised the place in a signed note. He commended the excellent beer mountain inn, noting first class service and describing the site as nearly London in quality and comfort.

Near Mountain Iusiners Fo Thomas Lipton London Beer Mountain Son

Circleville notes and village social events collage

August notices report Mrs Alice Funnel visiting daughter Mrs George Docker and several locals, with social calls and visits including Mr and Mrs W Ellis. A church fundraiser and United Church Workers bake sale are planned for August on the church lawn, plus a summer dance at Walton Lake with nearby towns invited. Police report two speeders fined $35 each for speeding on North Street by Officer Loden nee.

Cintevill Alice Funnel George Docker Loring Crawford Pine Bra MH Santer Sarah van Keuren Montfomem W. Ellis Mix Arthur W. Dennett Grant Tralph Ellie Ideeellyn Masten Wrat Raglewrant N. J. Mrert Incker Teo Eeeders Howant M. Stare Maurice Welsa Morristown S.J. Ag Praok Botha New York City Toth Euaieea North Ateeet Officer Lodo Nee

Publication Pays Tribute to Late Colonel Bradley

The 26th edition of Historic Wallkill and Jaeon River Valleys, published by Wallkill Valley Publishing Association under Secretary William Mart, arrives at the Times. A portrait of County Judge Russell Wiggins graces the page, with features on Whittler’s mountain scenes, the motor highway history, and a memorial to Thomas Ward Bradley of Walden including photos of his home and Civil War monuments.

Wallkill Jaeon A Wallkill Valler Publishing Association William Mart Times Russell Wiggins Boems Whittler Mart Dret W. I. Kell Newburgh Mary Powell Thomas Weradley Walden Walten T Valley

Unionville notes and local baseball win posted

Unionville residents visit relatives in Sparta and Vermont kinfolk while local baseball team shut out the 33rd Street U S L O C A L Team of New York 2 0 Friday. Cast includes VanSickle VanEickle Mull and Shay with a roster of players and scores.

Unionville Aug Laur Stoll Newton N. 2 Nathaniel VanSickle Urself Mull Nathaniel Vanlet John i Manning McDeemit Cochecton James Howe Middletown Unicnville A 33Rd Street U. Slocal New York Shay Bavins EL A. G Sqdres Textham Bs Manze Ib Urnfort Shar Te A Mather Oy Searica Ee Curltese Voler Fbr Saunders Whelan Banaitz Titus Mita UW. A. Cy S.C. A. Iserates Masser Shay Rose

White Sulphor Springs Church Services and Local Notices

Sunday services held with vesper on Sunday evening and Sunday school at 16:32. A church event on later day week led by the ethical board of the M. E Church. Mrs Eva Stanton of Walter visiting at Mary Hansen, J.T Linder on official business. Heavy Sunday shower caused water overflows and road damage near Welner Lake. Village posts report church fair to be held Thursday and netted over 243.

Evercine Etical M. i Church

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