Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co. Motor Trip to State Firemen's
Twenty two autos carrying about eighty Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co. members left Friday morning for Poughkeepsie to attend the State Firemen's Convention and view the big parade. The fleet arrived at 12 39 p m and parked at Willam Seeholzer's brother's home. a luncheon followed before the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Hook ‘End Ladder Co. No. 1
Poughkeepsie
Ad. Eqol
Frank
D. Kernochan
A. Weller
Russell Vernon
John
Galloway
H.H. Blanchard
Purdy
B. L. Me ‘Grea
Frank C. Hock
Tosher
Harry Crist
George
N. Borrow
F.royce
James .P
Tighe
Adolph Budwig
Excelsiors H
Liam Setholzer
Poughkee
New York State
James P. Tighe
Shorty
Newbuteh
Thiehart
Vai
Frank Crasford
Charles If Ee
Joseph Clark
Chad Item
Erde
Inez
Vail
Mr. Vail
MT. i
Fishkill
Fragmentary report on cart accident
A partial OCR reads Garafre driving a damp grade and the cart overturned. The boy was taken to be examined. no injuries are described as serious.
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Garafre
Two Men Arrested in Erie Railroad Theft Case
Frank O Donnell and Edward Davis, who called themselves, were seized from a way freighter on the Erie Railroad near Summit Friday by Detective Wiliam Kane. They appeared before Acting Recorder A XN Powelson on charges of illegal entry and theft related to housebreaking and route knowledge. The suspects claimed their home and gave evasive replies about their metropolis. Investigation ongoing while detained.
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Frank Odonnell
Edward Davis
Erie
Wiliam Kane
Powelson
Informael
Boaritas
Gnéwer
Deral
Jafi
Scription
Chilean Mission Society Meeting Discussed Chileans
The Woman's Missionary Society of Ierch held a Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Theron Grittain's home with a devotional led by Mrs. ety. Miss Lizzie Gilders Avery Pelton presented the program including topics on Chilean women, changes in Chile, and sacrifice. A social hour followed.
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Woman's Missionary Society of Ierch
Theron Grittain
Ety
Lizzie’ Gilders
Avery Pelton
Bees Psians
Chile
W. A. Hemingway
Marguerite
W. D. Oin
Altene
Mr. Brit
Officers Elected by State Firemen at Convention
At the State Firemen's Convention meeting held Wednesday, officers were elected. The roster includes president and committee selections, with various posts filled by representatives from local units.
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State Firemen's Convention
Sw. A
Ungraded School Removal Notes From City Records
Fragmentary text notes removal of an ung raded school building on the west side. Mentions Austin, Raber C. Mullisey as principal and a named Hobbs or Hoop-related item. Details are garbled with unclear dates and roles, indicating a supplier or journal entry rather than a formal action.
Fragmented OCR Passage on Joints and Freon references
A garbled OCR excerpt mentions joints and Freon with unclear context. It references individuals Perry, Davie, and Serwall and hints at penalties and family mentions. The text is largely nonsensical with missing or misread segments.
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Wen FM
Perry Davie
P Serwall
Deraver
Sens
Hes
Bern
Bbc
Removal of County Seat Debate Reaches Goshen Meeting
Fragmentary notice reports a meeting on October 1 to consider moving the county seat from Goshen to Goshen Town, with signatories from Middletown freeholders and local figures. Editor George F. Ketchum weighs in favor of centralizing county business at Goshen.
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Goshen
Board of Supervisors
City of
Middletows
Uiav
DL Silratton
George A. Swayze
Charles Wolf, Jr
L. C. Purdy
E A. Browns-Thomas Watts
Tra .L.case
Charles J.everson
J.eander
Brink
James A. Clark
E.L. McCrea
Fred
Rogers
Leslie JK. Palewarrsi
Kingsland
Henrs
Abtor Hornbeck
Josiah A. Howell
Frank B. Atres
Leo Barnett
Wilmot Currea
Spencer Cowley
Alton F
Sohn C. BR. Taylor
A. M. Ambier
Bradner
Russell Wiggins
M.C Joli L. Wiggins
George F. Ketchum
The
Warwick Dispatch
Newburgh
Walton Suffers Costly Conflagration At Gardiner Place
A fire at about 4 oclock Tuesday morning destroyed five business buildings on Gardiner Place in Walton. The blaze heavily damaged Hopkins bakery Smiths market Merritts jewelry shop and Rethailoress shop along with a second story billiard parlor and rooms. Heavy rain likely prevented a worse disaster and the fire inspector noted the loss was substantial.
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Gardiner Place
Walton
Delaware Street
Hopkin's Bakery
Smith's Market
Merritt's Jewelry
Mrs
George Seeley Givens
Monticelia
Special Hudson Fulton stamp proposed by Bradley
Washington reports Col Bradley seeks a Hudson Fulton commemorative stamp. The issue would be limited and States residents would get first chance, pending approval by the Post Office Department. Members of Congress and stamp officials discuss rights and distribution details amidst the commission lineup.
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Washington
Post Offices
Wegl
Sheles
Walier
Isewil
Bo Tees
Thomnas W
Washins
Everall
Hudson Valley
Seattle
Teatey
Saber
Arbenis
Govermer Hierins
Independent press history notes third quest since establishment
The Independent reflects on its third major milestone since founding. It celebrates continued popularity and the press’s role in addressing civic concerns.
Farsters Auction Notice Missing Clear Details
An OCR fragment shows a local auction notice with partial names and addresses. The readable elements reference Farsters and ANEntion phrases, mentioning North Street in Midiietown but lack complete action, date, or beneficiary details.
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Farsters
Anention
Thevrayce
Yow
Rahears
ROW & Teaming
Ds North Street
Midiietown
Funeral services for Josephine Wood observed by community
Funeral services for Josephine Van Sehai Wood widow of the late W. Wood were held Friday afternoon from her residence at 68 West Brain Street. Rev. Forrest Preston of the First Baptist Church officiated. Attendants included members of the 0. F. and R. pallbearers named Benedict and others.
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van Sehai
Sipte
Neibutes
Hell
Forrest Preston
Hueter
First-Baptist
Caerca
F. Benedict
Delancey Entertainment Before Wedding Plans Unfold
Miss Delancey hosted a gathering at her mother’s home in Wingdale with friends including Miss Georgia Baker Miss Anna Adr ich of Wingdale Miss Mabel Brill of Poughkeepsie and others. She will leave Saturday to spend winter with her aunt in Trenton and is to marry a leading local businessman from Poughkeepsie.
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Cora
Delancey
Thachelsen
Wingdale
Weidnes
Az * Deartens
Georgia Baker
Anna Adidrich
Mabel Brill
Poughkeepsie
A. Mikelson
Af Xorawir
E. Putnam
Manatclair
N. J
Clarence McLear
Auss Delancey
Savuriay
H K Nasr
Trentons
Miss Delancey
Pongakeepsie
William Aierherson Suicide Attempt Noted in Local Records
William Aierherson, about 38, attempted self-harm by swallowing laudarum on the twelfth. Dr. Beway treated him for three hours and he remained conscious. Next day he appeared before Justice Me Gratin and was sent home to New Swan in hopes of recovery. his wife was involved and a coroner’s inquiry followed.
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Wiliam Aierherson
Laudarum
Lew Teaen
Jore
Luzon Creamery Fire Reported
A fire destroyed Luzon Creamery causing significant damage and prompting emergency response. No injuries are reported and investigators begin assessing the scene for causes.
Warwick Justice Meeting Minutes Report
The town board held a meeting to choose a successor in place of the departed official. Officials discussed duties and local governance in a formal session at the town hall.
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Warwick
A. Tidertap
Athletic Poo Carrier and Local Entries Report
Entries for Labor Day relay events are arriving. Weiner John B Miller, riding the Tod Carrs Caien of inteen, entered in the 200 yard event.
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Weiner
John B. Miller
Tod Carrs Caien
Inteen
Lightning Strikes Trolley Car in Thunder Storm
During a Friday storm in Wallkill a trolley, No. 20 of Wallkill Transit Co, was struck by lightning along the pole. The electric surge burned the air brake fuse and damaged the car’s metal fittings. Mrs. Jordan of Goshen, seated in white dress, was near the strike but unharmed. The car returned to the barn under its own power, slowed only by the handbrake. Motorman Ira Smith and Conductor B H Watcott were in charge.
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Golden
Wallkill
Ira Smith
B. H. Watcott
Young Harriman Learns Railroading From Ground Up
Averill Harriman son of Dr. George Harriman begins a summer with the Short Line Oregon-Indiana route learning railroading by serving in a surveying gang. He works at the lowest level like any other youth, with his father abroad.
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Averill Harriman
Harriman
Tailtgold
Oregon
Shori- Line -in-Tuada
Europe
Ayeril
Nei
Nexon
George
Appeal in the West Haverstraw Case
The appeal of New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Co. from a verdict in the Dieterlein disaster case at West Haverstraw is filed in the Appellate Division. Dieterlein, a victim of the February 1908 disaster near West Nyack after a basketball game, testified that Gateman Kaufman broke the gates at the West Shore crossing. The railroad seeks to overturn or sustain related verdicts and will appeal to the Court of Appeals if the Appellate Division ruling fails to favor it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Centralv
Hudson River Railroad Co
Bivistad
Dieterlein
West Neeack
Spring Valley
Nyack
Sheck
Gatéman Kaufman
West Shore
Wil Hes
Rail. Coad Company
Court of Appeals
St .Should
Sullivan County Officials Meet to Plan Temporary County Offices
The Sullivan County Board of Supervisors met at Hotel Palm in Aellco August 18 to designate temporary offices for county treasurer and surrogate before the new cant house is completed. The Town Hall will host a courtroom while the Ludington and Niven block buildings will house other offices. Augustus McDonnell, recently released from Green jail, was committed to the Catholic Protectory after a Port Jervis judge ordered admission denied as mentally defective. he was sent back to Port Jervis as authorities decide the next institution for him.
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Sullivan County Board of Supervisors
Hotel Palm
Alcello
Board of Supervisors
Niven
Augustus McDonnell
Port Jervis Bay
Goeben
Heran
Times-Fress
Catholic Protectory
Westchester
Port Jarvis
McDonnes
Golf defeat at Suffern noted in local standings
The report describes France County Goffin’s setback at Suffern with a score of 18 to 25, referring to a late-season match and unclear club-by-club results. The piece mentions possible upcoming appearances for the player in local competitions and hints at tax-related issues around a local team.
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Suffern
France
Goffin
Sumern
Ceunits Civic
Sas
Sali
Tea At Golf Links With City Guests
A Saturday afternoon tea at the Nokes of the Frange Conniz colt Cheah featured Mrs. 33, WH. Vail, assisted by Wilda Ketehami Agxing, Pauline Jen nies and Dillon Gard, with Misses Finan of Finehen also in attendance.
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Golf Links
Frange Connizcolt
WH. Vail
Miseee Wilda Ketehami Agxing
Pauline Jennies
Dillon Gard
Ata
Finan
Finehen
Auction of Oil Painting at Occidental Hotel
George Y. Ketchom of the War ndee Tespatch will auction a fine oil painting of Old Yat Ari at the Occidental Hotel on Thursday evening, April 26. Proceeds benefit the War ndee Tespatch program.
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George Y. Ketchom
Nacion
Occidental
Tey
Arsaak
Judge Seeger in Dresden Case Report
An unclear note references Judge Seeger linked to Dresden with mentions of individuals in Newburgh and Dresden. The fragment hints at a legal matter or hearing from ten days ago and a comment that Dresden may be fine, but lacks coherent details. Further readable context is needed to specify actions, parties, or outcomes.
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Judge Seeger
Dresden
Apis
Newburgh
Junge
Anize Seeger
Burglary at Thompson Ridge Store Intruders Loot Clark Bros
The Clark Bros general store at Thompson Ridge was robbed Thursday night with entry gained by broken glass. Items stolen include knives marked Gat taraugus Cullery Co and Clark Bros, plus cigars and trousers. Police overlook libid, and Chief McCoach is investigating with potential witnesses seen near Bulmville.
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Clark Bros
Thompson Ridge
Gattaraugus Cullery,Co
Clack Bros
Mid- Glstone
Bulmvilie
McCoach
Her Eighth Birthday Celebrated at 44 Piser Street
Porethy Tevan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Bet Javan, marked her eighth birthday with a party at 44 Piser Street. Friends attended, games were played, and a supper was served.
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Oliver Bet Javan
Piser Street
Submerged car incident recalled in Port Jervis tale
The Port Jervis Gazette reports a Fishkill accident during a firemen parade prep. James P. Tighe falls from a ferry boat into the Hudson at Fishkill as a boat strikes the wharf. A. L. Vail rescues Tighe, who is saved alongside another passenger. both unharmed after warming clothes.
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Port ‘Jervis
Fishblil
Middletown Hook & Ladder Co
Poughkespsie
Hudson River
Kewburgh
Fishkill
James P. Tighe
Tghe
A. L. Vail
Middleton
Tighe
Tim
Bennet Fetes GOP Leaders at Manhattan Club Dinner
The Republican Club of New York’s Assembly District held a summer dinner in Manhattan honoring Congressman William Bennet and Port Jervis native, with about 300 attendees including prominent Republicans such as Rosaisky Van Vechten Olcott and Senator Brough. Arthur C. Parker toured Port Jervis for the State Archeological Survey seeking sites of Migisink Indians and burial grounds, inviting tips on Indian artifacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club
The
Ai Assembly
New York
Manhattan
William 5
Benger
Port Jervis
Baaner
Ae Eam S Benn
Rosaisky
4. van Vechten Olcoit
Alexander Brough
George W. ¥Anameker
Arthur C. Parker
State Archeolo Ig
Forest of the
State Science Division
New York State
Migisink Srde
Baby Burned by Hot Grease In Montgomery Home
Ruth Clineman, eight months old, suffered severe burns to arm and shoulder when hot grease spilled from a pan while her mother prepared supper. Dr Elliott attended, fearing permanent damage to the limb.
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Montgomery
Ruth
Sumner Clineman
Death of Infant in Montrome County
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Frank Trewncolord of Montrome county died Wed at 11 PM at about 3 1/2 weeks old from cholera. Survived by parents and several brothers and sisters. Services were held at 7 PM Thursday and burial followed in Washingtonville on Friday.
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Frank
Bao
Hea
Earle Off to Europe With Arrival Marked by Noted Figures
Ferdinand Tinney Larle, a person of fintr fame, is traveling to Europe after a brief delay. Experts note his presence as important at the journey. In Unionville, Mr and Mrs Spencer W Corwin relocate to 43 Unionville with Miss Laura Woodward from Florida accompanying them.
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Earle
Europe
Ferdinand Tinney Larle
Fintr
Cain
Tenner
Marinos
Lakex
Spencer W. Curetn
Tnionville
Corwin
Laura Woodward
Florida
Storl G Fatt
Loreta
Ill of heart disease in MacInnes at Wilkes Avenue
William A. MacInnes of 17 Wilkes Avenue is reported to be seriously ill with heart trouble at his home. Dr Leemen is the attending physician.
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William A. MacInnes
Wilkes Avonne
Tr.Leemen
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