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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
4
Monticello's 44th Sullivan County Fair opens today and will run four days. Weather is ideal for an outdoor show and a record crowd is expected to top last year's success. The fair features numerous exhibits, improved grounds, and enhanced buildings including the grange hall prepared for the Sullivan county granges.
President Wilson held talks today with Director General Hines and railroad shopmen as they push for a 23 percent wage increase. A decision on the wage demands was anticipated later. Weather: Washington notes for Aug 12 show fair to cool conditions.
A severe storm swept the city Sunday night into Monday bringing lightning, thunder and heavy rain. Winds knocked down tree limbs and ripped awnings while power flickered in parts of town. Telephone lines suffered minor outages but service remained largely normal. Three pickpockets were arrested at Parksville after a sharp-eyed brakeman thwarted their attempt and recovered a wallet with money.
Sullivan County auto chief held after Warwick police report an arrest in the theft of a Ford auto from Warwick. The vehicle, found abandoned near Woodridge, had license plates stolen from a Newburgh junk man. A Woodridge resident, alleged Hebrew, confessed after arraignment and awaits grand jury action. Authorities plan to pursue auto tire theft rings and increase rewards.
A Middie era Rotary Club meeting at the Mitenel inn 92200 Monday voted to attend the State Outing of Rotary Club to be held at the Powelton Club in Newburgh on Thursday September 11. Members in formal attire expect a very enjoyable time.
Refugees flood Vladivostok as insurgents overrun parts of the town per Bolshevik wireless dispatch. Japanese forces are reported to have arrived at Vladivostok amid ongoing turmoil and uncertainty about a swift resolution.
At the New York Odd Fellows Grand Lodge session in Utica a debate over a home for indigent members led to a committee for thorough investigation. Middletown is likely to be considered as a location, with local members aiming to secure the site amid competing cities including Binghamton.
George D. Piass has been appointed auditor for the Hathaway Theatre Chain. He was formerly with A. A. Clarke, Oakes and Clarke of 141 Broadway, New York City, and spent seven years with Borlen's Condensed Mock Company in Worcester. Mr. Piass, with Mrs. Plass and family, will reside in the city.
John Caddigan a 71 year old farmer of Jounton died Sunday evening at 7 PM at the home of his daughter Mrs Edward Wengenroth 44 James Street where he had been visiting for several days The body was removed to his Gale home for burial arrangements to be announced Tuesday by local officials
Reservoir readings report May measurements for several lakes with several figures. Monhagen Lake stands at 22 feet 7 inches up from last reading by 1 foot 10 inches compared with four years ago. Mita Lake shows lower depth, while Shisangunn indicates 21 feet with notes on recent increases and year over year comparisons.
Aug. 25 dispatches say Archduke Joseph resigned as Governor of Hungary. Supreme Council received messages indicating the resignation occurred around 82 m on Saturday and that a new cabinet formation has begun.Paris reports treaty with Austria to be considered by the Supreme Council tomorrow with a five day period for approval.
The largest farming gathering in Orange County drew over 4000 attendees to the Morgan Horse Farm in Cornwall on Saturday. A luncheon and speeches followed a morning tug of war between fruit and vegetable growers, and the Dairymen's League, with a 50 pound watermelon prize.
Nine more violators of motor traffic regulations were arrested by local police over Saturday and Sunday and left deposits for their appearance. Names include Lloyd Green and Adolph Moskowitz for muffler violations, David Guttman for speeding, and Dora Diviend for a traffic complaint. multiple deposits ranged from 1 to 19 dollars with appearances set for August 26 through August 27.
Albany August 28 surrogate Staley of Albany injured in automobile crash on Melta Hill near Round Lake. Finley driver attempted sudden stop overturning car. Mrs Staley passenger uninjured. Staley's injuries undetermined tonight. no bones broken.
A large motor truck loaded with household furniture plunged past the approach railing on State road at Bloomingburg near the Shawangunk, narrowly missing a plunge over the abutment. The van, owned by William A. Cornell of Jersey City, was transferring goods from Paterson to Bloomingburg. The driver and crew escaped injury, and a telegraph pole had to be dug out to extricate the vehicle.
Hathaway plans major improvements to the Commercial House on West Main Street. Architect David H Canfield drafts proposals to convert the building into four stores and six apartments over two floors. Hathaway purchased the property from Charles Higham and aims to start work by Thursday.
Ansociated Press reports Altans Ang D5-Atbrey George Gerton Ratue of New York appointed by Governor Stavh as special commissioner to investigate the State Farms and Market Council. Jordan returns from France after work with YMCA, amid discharge from service.
Gov. Glynn and Education Commissioner Finley filed a preliminary report urging immediate creation of a nine member fair price milk committee to curb profiteering. They cite profits and high costs, note farmers not overpaid, and urge possible state milk commission if prices stay high.
A Saturday crash at Mill and Fulton streets left two cars badly damaged. William Penning and James B. Corwin, residents of Mount Hope, were involved. no injuries reported as both drivers drove away in their own vehicles after the collision.
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