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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
2
Notices for publication require signed submissions and return postage. Obituaries are free. involvement of other items like poetry or resolutions incurs regular line rates. Advertising rates are furnished on application, with the Times-Press ads boasting the largest circulation in the county.
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A column reflects on Oliver Wendell Holmes as a centenary-era figure whose lively wit and cheerful temperament shaped American humor. It notes his role in shaping literature and public life, praising his ability to make people smile and his enduring influence on culture.
The piece praises Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. for spreading cheer and optimism through poetry and philosophy. It notes his tenure at Dartmouth, his shift from medicine to mind healing, and his belief that joy can blunt sorrow. His smile became a trademark as he inspired and educated with wit.
A critique of Mme Ann O Delia Diss DeBar and her ties to occult and fraud acts, tracing her life from New York to New Orleans and beyond. The piece uses satire to discuss beliefs, marriage intrigues, and the rise of irrigation projects transforming the American desert, including the Gunnison tunnel and the U S Government Reclamation Service Venus. It notes Taft’s planned visit and details erosion, reform, and progress in American desert reclamation.
The piece labels Diss DeBar as a fearless, unscrupulous woman whose notoriety spans prior escapades. It notes a fresh appearance in New York City where she allegedly manipulates wealthy businessmen with a cultivated exterior, prompting ongoing public attention and speculation about her fate.
The text outlines penalties from five to fifty years for various crimes plus juvenile delinquency spans seven to sixteen years. It notes joy riding as larceny, misdeeds with vehicles as misdemeanors, and restrictions on theater attendance for under sixteens. An obituary recalls George Manville Fenn, praising his action driven storytelling and prolific output. It also mentions dairy cleanliness, a Detroit murder case with William Shultz acquittal, and ongoing debates over direct primary reforms in Indianapolis with criticism of bribery and calls for testimony rewards.
A camping party spent a week at Sardar night from Dr Hartr Ce McBrairs cottage in Cuddeback where they witnessed stage scenes set to be shown in future moving pictures. A theatrical company had been rehearsing nearby for several weeks. Cast included Marguerite Green Mary Marion Grinnell Marjorie Genevieve Kenmore and Ww Grinnell with Russell Kenmore Sarie Rowcroft Charles Hasierans and Iwarnett Overheizes. Chairs were MTS Reese A Evans and Mrs Frank Ross.
Powelson’s English setter Deadora wins first prize in the fine or field class at the Westchester Kennel Club show held in White Plains last week. The dog also earns a special prize as best colored setter, with a second prize noted in a subsequent judging event.
Vandal(s) scratched shop windows on James Street and North Street during Saturday and Sunday nights. The affected stores include four well known James Street locations and three on North Street. A reward of 25 pounds is offered for information leading to the grrey cups. Police are investigating the incident as a public disturbance.
Charles F. Taft 53 died at his Ellenville home after being stricken at Fan tinehill Cemetery Thursday morning. Arsenic poisoning caused convulsions. he had been caretaker since 1908 after a career in Mortuary work in Millbury Massachusetts. Survived by widow Anna J Depuy and son Frank J from a prior marriage. funeral Sunday afternoon with Knights of Pythias in charge. Burial at Greenfeld.
The Cortright family gathered for their twelfth reunion at Oak Grove homestead with about 125 people from Waterville to Port Jervis. A hot dinner, socializing, and the 93 year old Aunt Sally were noted. Officers were reelected and plans set for a clambake next August.
Dr J Hulett his wife and son Les lie returned from a 120 mile motor trip in a Buick Model 16 visiting Albany Syracuse Buffalo and Dansville Elmira and parts of Pennsylvania. They toured the Pocono Mountains and Delaware Water Gap with a best run of 178 miles in six hours 28 minutes. The doctor reached 45 miles an hour on good roads and only one minor fire mishap occurred.
Lewis Charles Van Northwick, eight months old, son of Mr and Mrs L C Van Northwick of Ed Sprague Avenue, died Monday forenoon at 11:03. The brief notice states the family and location with the death.
The Crescent Branch of the I. O. B. met August 10 at Mrs. M. H. VanFleet’s home for its annual gathering. Reports from secretary and treasurer highlighted twelve meetings, $124.29 in receipts, $86.41 in expenditures, and charitable projects including funds to the Children’s Convalescent Home and Gardner Sunday School Nursery. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs. L. T. Loder and First Vice President Mrs.
I E Iseman named second vice president along with Mrs P F Van Inweges as secretary and Mrs Burton E Smith as treasurer in the officers listed by the organization. The report also mentions Mee RC Hughes in the roster.
Benoni Crist of Times Press, on vacation in Red Bank New Jersey, sends a blueprint of the tailor Elsner's original hunting coat design worn by President Roosevelt on his African expedition. Elsner, a Red Bank firm employing about a hundred men, makes government uniforms. J J Wurstlein oversees Roosevelt outfits and is drafting Taft chauffeur uniform. Crist toured the Elsner shop after a river excursion with manager Wurstlein.
The Public Service Commission will hold a hearing in Port Jervis on Tuesday Sept 17 regarding the application of C P Wright and others to proceed on franchises granted to build and operate gas electric and street railway plants.
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