Straigh t heats in three races at Ellenville fair
At Ellenville Ulster County Fair on Thursday attendance surged over Wednesday as buyers flocked to the Gardiner Lake herd of Holstein cattle. Cattle sold for up to 405 dollars with a three month old calf at 110 dollars. Horse racing drew large crowds as purses of 250 300 and 150 dollars were contested with times announced for Madeline Justo Robert Ormonde Catherine Stokes and other entrants.
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Timea
Bdllenville
Gardiner Lake
Road Conditions In 3 Counties From Times-Press Albany
Albany August 22 The weekly detour bulletin from the State Highway Department lists road conditions in Orange Sullivan and Ulster counties. Detours near Woodbury Central Valley and Tuxedo. open repairs at Greenville Slate Hill. Newburgh Woodbury closed for part of a mile north of Woodbury Falls with detour via Central Valley and Highland Falls. Middle town areas see various detours and patched roads with caution advised.
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Times-Press
Albany
State Highway Department
Orange
Sullivan
Ujatec
Woodbury
Central Valley
Rockland
Newburgh
Woodbury Falls
Highland Falls
Middletown
Cuddecackville
Port Jervis
Walren
Pine Bush
Cuidebackyville
Quiville Ant
Cuddeback-ville
Sullivan County
Kenora Lake
Fosterdale
Liberty
Jeffersonville
Ulster County
Kingston-Ellenville
Wa- Warsitg
Mt. Tremper
Phoenicia
Highland- Gardiner
Clintondale
Arduna
Much Money in Circulation in English Villages
A London dispatch reports rising prosperity in English villages with higher wages boosting discretionary spending. More bicycles and motorcycles spark numerous garages and repair shops, while dancing clubs and whist games flourish. Sociologists see a lasting shift toward a more comfortable lifestyle driven by improved earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Disposition of the Mines Ilsa Big Question in France
Paris reports a dispute over Lorraine iron mines and iron works tied to the peace treaty. Steel corporations seek to purchase and operate the mines and works, while a syndicate of 280 iron founders demands state ownership and continued operation. The issue draws high level attention and negotiation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilsa
France
qBa Associated Press O
Paris
Aniy Oc
Gasizies
Lorraine
Steel Corporatioos
Greenville Boy Served in France With Marines
Greenville Aug 22 Scott Mason reports the safe return of his son John from overseas service with the Marines. Enlisted as a lad, he fought in multiple front engagements, earned a corporal’s commission, survived severe hardships, and weighed 105 pounds at the armistice but now regains strength and weighs 180.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Scott Mason
Son
John
Marines
Cadets Add Airplanes to Equipment at Monroe Camp
West Point cadets and many volunteers have set up a field near Monroe establishing a headquarters camp. They have added seaplane representations to fighting equipment and keep them daily circling the Harriman estate pole grounds. Cadets plan to remain in camp through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
West Point
Monroa
Quarlers
Harriman
Newburgh Debates Local Daylight Saving Measure
Marcus AL Marks of the National Daylight Saving Association announced a campaign for local daylight saving legislation across cities towns and villages to counter federal repeal efforts. Newburgh officials expected broad support and planned a local ordinance at the next board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Marcus AL Marks
National Daylight Saving Association
Moran
Brakeman Hurt at Norwich and Warwick Conductor Injured
Norwich August 22 Herbert A Salisbury a brakeman on the Ontario and Western Railroad was injured in the Norwich yards when he fell from a switch engine. He suffered a broken leg and bruises and was resting comfortably awaiting removal home. Warwick August 22 contractor George Hunt was injured when he stuck his head out and was struck by a truck on a siding at Woodras Gap. He was hospitalized with a severely injured left arm and head injuries but escape serious danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Herbert A Salisbury
Ontario & Wester Railroad
Mir
Salisbury
Howe
Aiteel
Warwick
Ank
George Hunt
Tme
Gare
Woodras Gap
Frankin Hospital
Plan Tournaments Spotlighted by Monroe Court Leaders
Morrow Act 22 outlines hand rap ceremonies tied to Monroe County events with Dr J fam TS fanser and D H Daley presenting assets for inter tournament finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Monroe
Dr. J Fam TS Fanser
D H Daley
Artanse
Dairymen's League sets milk price and shoe forecast
Dairymen's League plans September milk price at 3 percent butterfat about 3.21 per 100 pounds, with freight and production costs in the mix. The schedule also notes fixed prices for September shoes at 8 to 12 dollars and bans freaky shapes. Freight rates and average prices for butter and cheese influence the final price. The article cites a National Shoe Retailers Association session in Atlantic City denying profiteering and predicting winter shoe prices from 8 to 12 dollars with some higher options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairymen’s League
Dairymen's League
Atlantic City
National Shoe Retailers Association
Irty
Hotel Traymore
Gueting
Congress
United States
New York
Evecen
Nee
Peeeees
Aeaee
New York Terminal
New York City
Assessment of Personal Property in Hilly City 1920
The Newburgh assessment roll shows the highest personal property assessment at $50,000 against the Ramsdell Estate. Next is $25,000 for the Central Hudson Steamboat Co. Amos F. Holden and the Francis Gouldy Estate have $10,000 each. L. Marcott & Co. are assessed $7,500 and A. Y. and R. Tompkine are jointly assessed $7,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Ramsdell
Central Hudson Steamboat Co
Amos F. Holden
Francis Gouldy
L. Marcott & Co
A. Y
R. Tompkine
Engineers Held For Car Thefts Near Kingston
Kingston August 22 Charles Schoon maker of 432 Albany avenue and Thomas Miles of 26 O Neil street long time West Shore railroad freight engineers were arrested Thursday for grand larceny in looting a freight car outside city limits. Warrant dismissal motion denied. rearrested and remanded with $1059 bail each. Both claim innocence as investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Charles Schoonmaker
Albany Avenue
Thomas Miles
O'Neil Street
West Shore Railroad
West Shore
Andrew J. Cook
Attorney Force
Schoon Hatker
Mies
Webber
Cook
Succeeding Bishop Greer Rumor Denied by Temple
London reports a rumor that Rev Dr William Temple might succeed the late Bishop Greer in New York. Temple, a Canon of Westchester, said he had not heard of any such plan and questioned what was meant by the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
London
William’ Temple
Westchester
Hag Ten
New York
Cloeer Te jaUstie
Opening of Tuxedo Bank Delayed by Supplies Shortage
August 22 report notes the Tuxedo bank opening is undecided due to lack of necessary supplies. Windows have appeared frosted and lettered in cold, giving a stark display, while preparations proceed slowly and the decision hinges on procurement completion.
Appointed Railroad Surgeon at Long Island O and W
Mr Vilion Powrke his hen ap pointed 9 railroad sarzeam at Lis ingston Manor for the O and W. Dr J William Davis is also an O and W wrrgeom at that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilion Powrke
Lisingston Manor
J William Davis
Port Jervis Valuation Marks $6 018 135 Increase
Port Jervis reports a 60 percent rise in city valuation. City Assessor Frank Noe submitted to the Board of Assessment and Review on Tuesday that the total value is $6,028,135, up from 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
City of
Frank Noe
Board of Assessment and Review
Outing of Rotary Club at Newburgh
Rotary Club members from this city plan a Thursday September 11 outing at the Powelson Club of Newburgh with a big dinner by Joe the Jap chef of the Powelton Club and a baseball game between Newburgh Kingston and Poughkeepsie teams. Delegation prizes will be awarded and automobiles will depart at 1 o clock.
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Rotary Clubs
Powelson Club
Newburgh
Joe
Powelton Club
Kington and Poughkeepers
Rotary Club
Apple and Pear Crop Sale in Ulster County
The Poughkeepsie Star Enterprise reports Philip H. DaBeis and Rosii DaBels of New Paltz sold apple and pear crops to dealer Delaney of Yonkers for 215,014. Delaney allegedly lacks funds to cover the checks. Delaney was committed to an asylum, with Hudson River State Hospital inquiry finding no weakness. Yonkers bank notes a small deposit and insufficient funds to cover the 1 462,000 checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
Hudson River State Hospital
Delaney
Doyer
Yonkers
Tonkers Bank
Tuxedo Education Board Reorganizes Itself
The Tuxedo Board of Education held a reorganizing meeting naming Paul Tooker 7Dan as president James W Cronon as clerk John T W Winters as treasurer Howl Leich as elector and Abraham H Brodhead as truant officer A local injury to Chattex Dollaway required hospitalization and Dr Edward Schaitz treated him He was immediately discharged and the incident ended. The page ends with an advertising plea to use the classified page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Paul ‘Tooker 7Dan
James W. ‘Cronon
John TW. Winters
Howl Leich
Abraham H. Brodhead
Chas. Dollaway
Dollaway
Mohican Company
Edward Schaitz
Mr. Dolleway
Inci
Harriman Woman Struck by Auto In Serious Injury
In Harriman on August 22, Nellie Brooks widow of the late Jobn Brooks was seriously hurt when a Boothfields motorcyclist William Towner struck her at the village square. She suffered a broken shoulder injuries to an elbow and leg and facial lacerations. Doctors Rulison and Barnett treated her, she rests quietly and will be moved to a hospital after inflammation subsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rulison
Barnett
James Street Firm Dissolves Partnership
The firm of Porter and Delevan tobacconists at 27 James street dissolves by mutual consent. Charles P. Delevan will conduct the business, while James P. Porter retires due to ill health after a long, indefatigable effort building the business from the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter & Delevan
James Street
Charles P. Delevan
James P. Porter
Mr. Delevan
Baptists Meet At Slate Hill Friday Afternoon
The Ol School meeting house at Slate Hill hosted annual Baptist services Friday afternoon with El ders D. M. Vail and A. G. Ker delivering sermons. Attendance was fair. The old 1732 church, unpainted inside, features a square pulpit and pews from old family order, with supporters now gone but the yearly gathering preserves legal hold on property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slate Hill
D. M. Vail
A. GC. Ker
Eagles Pick Syracuse as Next Convention Site
New Haven Conn Aug 22 The Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles selected Syracuse New York as next year’s convention city from several options. The gathering featured a parade of thousands of members, an outing at the seashore with field events and track games, and a raffle. Elbert D Weed was nominated as worthy grand president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Grand Aerie
Order of Eagles
Syracuse
aMecera
Elbert D. Weed
Sunday School tents gather crowd at Orange Lake event
The Good with Sunday School held their annual tents at Orange Lake on Thursday drawing a large attendance from the pudila and congregition. The piece notes visits by several locals, a horse barn being built by Willam Crabim & Sons, and a planned extra barn at John A. Crabtree. Various residents and visitors are listed with brief movements and social visits as the community attends picnics and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Willam Crabim & Sons
John A. Crabtree
Marton Howell
Branklyn
George A Osborn
Dacghter
Elia Osborn
Charles Horace Jn Endicott
N.Y
wWrek
Peter Crizpeil
Newburgh
Auzistas
Baroett Om
Sugar distribution aids retailers amid canning season shortage
Twelve tons of sugar were distributed among retailers to ease a shortage. The measure aims to stabilize supply, with many dealers required to limit or ration sales to meet demand during the canning season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snrdey & Fancher
Suaredar
Monroe Man Buys Improved Property in Real Estate Transfer
An Aberdeen area transaction records the sale of improved property from Mark Real Estate Azone to John Carpenter of Mourcs. The transfer, dated November 22, involves consideration and formal ownership change, reflecting a standard property deal in the local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tareas
Byron Clark
John ii. Carpentar
Mourcs
Chester community notices and social events dates
Chester August items list residents visiting relatives in Middletown Newburgh and Roslyn, local highway work by Miller Brothers and Babcock contractors, tennis courts for Harriman Country Club, St Columba Church dances at St Columba's Hall, several families traveling to Asbury Park Chemung and Poughkeepsie races, and trip to Ellenville fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Misa Helen Cundeen
John Edwards
Erie Depot
John Lunter
Middletown
Misa Lydia Gavigan
Tuxedo Park
Jane Edwards
Elma Hunter
A. L. Garrison
Cottage Street
Misa Josephine McCormick
James Planagnn
South Miller Street
Newburghg
Greycourt
C. H. Babcock
Misa Mac Millar Big
J. A. Reed
Roslyn
L. L
Miller Brothers
Harrisian High School
Harriman Country Club
St. Columba’s Church
St. Columba's Hall
Wennesday
Miller
Poughkeepsie
Andrew Schr iver declares stance for voters in Orange county
Public Voice Editor Times-Fress prints a letter from Andrew Schriver addressed to Second Assembly district voters. He argues representatives must reflect constituents and democracy, rejects class privilege, and urges voters to think independently, serve honestly, and consider all interests without bowing to faction. Dated Chester New York August 21, 1861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Fress
Orange County
Commonwealth
New York
United States
Andrew Schriver
France
A&k
Miss Myra Roe Dies at Chester
Myra Roe aged 22 died Wednesday afternoon at New York Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph Church in Chester at 2 oclock. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary McLacken, and her mother who died last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Misa Myra Roe
New York Hospital
Ser Jocheme
Ona
Masry McLacken
Tree Vields Odd Color From Carob Wood Discovery
A report notes that a reddish dye can be produced from the wood of the carob tree and used to color fabrics. The finding is recorded as a curious forestry or botanical curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Tree
Public Market a Record Smasher 43 Rigs on Hand
The 1919 Public Market set a season record with 43 rigs on John street and Linden avenue selling farm produce. Buyers packed the streets as peaches cost 65 cents to 2 a basket, tomatoes 70 to 90 cents per basket, corn 18 to 25 cents a dozen ears, and live chickens 40 cents a pound. Prices for honey, fruits, vegetables and other items are listed with modest demand on baby ribs and other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Street
Linden Avenue
George C. Robinson
Five youths picked up for vagrancy in box car stay
Five youths were arraigned before Recorder J. M. Starr on vagrancy charges after being found sleeping in a box car on the Erie siding near Sovder-Fancher’s warehouse. They claimed to be traveling to Chester seeking work. sentence suspended and advised to seek employment. Names and ages include William Dougherty 21 of Crooklyn, George Larkin 18 of Newark, James Smith 20 of Newark, Joseph Bers 19 of Newark, and Leon Neal 19 of Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sve
J. M. Starr
Recorder
Unionvilla
Erie
Sovder-Fancher
Giiter Percival Bennett
Recorder Starr
Chester
Ventence
Willian Dougherty
Bergen Street
Crooklyn
George Larkin
State Street
Newark
N. J
James Smlth
Cole Atrest
Joseph Bers
Para Place
Leon Neal
Smith Street
Middletown Girl In Auto Accident Near Godeffroy
Port Jervis Aug 23 Mr and Mrs Earl Post of this area were driving a Buick on Huguenot road near Godeffroy when a Chevrolet touring car with New York license collided. The Chevrolet sustained three wheels mud guards and radiator damaged while the Post vehicle had a bent axle and torn inner tube. Mrs Post was slightly lascerated from being thrown from the car. A young woman in the Chevrolet identified as Hida Lastence of Middletown. the driver said to be Sheehan of Otisville. Other two occupants not named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Earl Post
Cra
Huguenot Road
Godeffroy
New York
Post
Chevrolet
Hida Lastence
Middieton
Iden Wnant Sheehan
Otisville
Monticello Postmaster Likely to Be Confirmed
James M. Kelly of Monticello reportedly received telegraphic confirmation from Washington that his name has been sent to the Senate for confirmation as Postmaster of the county seat. The appointment has been anticipated for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Kelly
Monticello
Washington
Senate
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Ellenville Fair
Madeline Justo
F. H. Osborn
N. Y
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J. H. Ackerman
Paterson
Cer Eeiteerees Bancasy
R . Earl
McAfee
Barrel Dan
Hugh Kelly
Ellen Ville
Robert Ormonde
Homer -Huhlman
Ellenville
Admiral Bell
Ira Storms
Pater- Bod
OB Nealon
Ney
Sepesnedoccar
Catherine Stokes
M. F. Evers & Son
Walden
Kitty Hale
M_ HK
Weasmer
Ae Jenville
David Lee
Morris Ducant
Woodridge
Ulster Todd
H. Weasmer
Associated Frees
Laredo
Texas
Garrizon
Tanbuijo
Ister
Greenville Boy
Tuxedo Bank
BIG Apple Sale
Tuxedo Education Board
James Street Firm
Baptists
Eagles
Montgomery News
Aonroe
Public Voice
Myra Roe
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