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Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1908

Page

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Liars and Butchers In Haiti Amid Insurgent Crisis

In a proclamation General Simon in southern Haiti calls for overthrow of the tyrant government and urges free choice of a new president. Washington dispatches report Haiti’s Farris says the end is near as government troops fight to contain insurgents. Soldiers are bound to prevent desertion as tensions rise with no clear resolution.

France Haiti Simon Hars Washington Fariss Wei Che Beinz Canarkel

Schirrman Begins His Life Term in Prison

Edward W. Schirrman, formerly of this city, was convicted of second degree murder in Danbury Connecticut last week and sentenced to life imprisonment. He was taken to the state prison at Wethersfield Friday afternoon. His arrival brings the inmate count to eighty four.

Edward W. Schirrman Danoury Conn Wethersfield

Two Trains Collide Under Hudson River Near Hoboken

New York trains collided under the Hudson River near Hoboken early today due to brakes failing on a heavy grade. One train slid back six hundred feet into the following train, delaying traffic about thirty minutes with no injuries reported.

Associated Press New York Teo Tains Hudson River Zowe Hoboken Trafic

Australia wins Davis Cup as Americans fail in singles

Melbourne reports Australia clinches the Davis Cup after Wright and Alexander win singles while Americans fail to secure two necessary victories. Meggie DeLaney, wife of Long Tom DeLaney, is released from jail after thirty days then faces further action amid a drunken, quarrelsome episode and alleged smuggling attempt at a tavern.

Associated Press Melbourne Australia Wright Alexander Meggie DeLancy Long Tom DeLagncy Mpa- Hicella Mrs. DeLaney Bloomingburz DeLaney Long Tom DeLancy

Court denies injunction on road contract bids at Albany

The motion by Spuxten Curve Construction Co to stop State Engineer Skene from awarding contracts to the lowest bidders for sixty three roads was denied. Port Jervis Sullivan County line road Section 1 will go to DeGrant & Horeboom. Elmer Wiener may not move to Monticello. C E B Newkirk of Liberty appears likely as Deputy Sheriff under Wiener. Jesse Barlow is favored for Under Sheriff.

Justice Fitts of Albany Spuxten Curve Elmer Wiener Vi Weyeriz Monticella EB. Newkirk Liberty Winners Blake Strallog Monticelio Jesse Barlow Monticello

Change of Erie Dispatchers Named in Relief of Hie Division

A.B. Partel, Chief Dispatcher of the Wyoming Division based in Dunmore, Ta, is appointed Superintendent of the Greenwood Lake Division with headquarters in Jersey City. John W. DeWalt of Susquehanna becomes successor at Dunmore, previously foreman at Port Jervis.

Erie A.B. Partel Wyoming Hie Dunmore Greenwood Lake Jersey City Porviel Dunmore Isd John W. DeWalt Susquehanna Fore Port Jervis

Monticello Couple Honored by President Elect

Mr and Mrs Oscar Coddington of Monticello are honored by a letter from President elect William H. Taft naming their newborn son. The child was born on November 2. In the letter Mr Tait expressed wishes for the child's health and prosperity. A special term of the Supreme Court was held in Austin Tompkins, Neack, Goshen, Monday.

Tait Oscar Coddington Monticello William OH. Vafi Air Nis Supreme Court

Death Toll in Marianna Mine Disaster Reaches 130

By Associated Press Pittsburg November 20 Eighty two boys were recovered from the Marianna mine of the Pittsburg Buffalo Coal Company and thirty more have been found and will be brought to the surface at once. President Jones says the company has checked off the 120 men known to be in the mine at the time of the explosion and does not believe the dead will exceed that number.

Pittsburg Marisdune

Erie Branch Would Open Quarries Rumor

A rumor states the Erie R railroad may build a branch from Port Jervis to Lackawaxen along the old Delaware and Hudson Canal bed. The plan would serve increasing freight traffic and could reopen Sullivan county quarries, shuttered after canal abandonment. The canal route would run parallel to the current road but on the opposite Delaware River side.

Erie # R Port Jervis Lackawaxen Delaware and Hudson Canal Delaware River Sullivan County

Fireman Injured In Fall From Cab At Summitville

William E. Sherwood fireman on extra No. 182 of the O and W RR was injured Saturday night at Summitville while on his run. He fell from the top of the rear cab dislocating a rib and suffering bruises. He was brought to Thrall Hospital for treatment.

William E. Sherwood Summitville Sher Wood Sheervin Wolfe Thrall Hospital Huleit

Surgeon Dr. Andrew McCosh Hurt in New York Runaway

Dr. Andrew McCosh head surgeon at Presbyterian Hospital New York and operator on Mrs Eleanor Merron Coxper was badly injured in a runaway accident in New York on Saturday night. His father was long president of Princeton University. The incident follows Mrs Coxper’s suicide attempt reported earlier in the city.

Andrew McCosh Presbyterian Hospital New York City Eleanor Merron Coxper New York McCosh Princeton University

Grace Church Recital Pleases Crowds With Rare Program

Grace Church hosted an evening organ recital by Stanley Farrar with assistance from J Livingston Barrowman. Farrar’s skill was praised and Barrowman’s baritone noted as the audience enjoyed a program including Parsifal Prelude and Judas Maccabaeus selections.

Grace Church Stanley Farrar J. Livingston Barrowman Farrar Or. Barrowman God

Middletown Affected by New O W Schedule Changes

A new timetable for the O W R R goes into effect. In Middletown, Train 3 northbound at 5 38 a m is discontinued. Train 20 southbound at 6 49 p m will run Sundays only. Train 1 northbound will arrive at 10 52 a m and depart 10 42 a m, adjusted from 10 53 a m on the 24th. Separate Co Band concert at Garden Hall Tuesday features a varied program including classical pieces and a march finale.

Middletown O. & W. R. R Sundar Sugdars Nomi Separate Co. Land Separate Co Arden Hall

Accusation Not Believed In City Police Probe

A resident claimed a warrant for the arrest of an Italian man accused of assaulting his wife. He appeared at police headquarters Monday, but authorities took no action beyond docketing the case. Meanwhile GH Lawrence of this city received a patent for a transom operator.

Oling Lawrence

Orange County YMCA work strengthens county-wide effort

A 21-member county committee leads a developing YMCA program in Orange County. Two trained secretaries, L. Wilcox and Charles A. Gammons, supervise, with local leaders trained to carry on. Activities mix Bible study, discussion, and social events to uplift physical, social, and spiritual life without relying on rooms or equipment, aligning with church and community needs.

Orange County Young Men's Christian’ Association Gomimitice At Fries Aia Aave Ie L. Wilcox Charles A Gammons Wilcox Gammons Young Men'’s Christian Association Rome Yours Men’s Christian Association Artiiuds Car Zion Onis Dows Ebler Xeek North America Oange

Sunday Church Services feature visiting clergy across Mil dington

Mil digitown churches hosted visiting ministers on Sunday with services at First Presbyterian First Congregational and Calvert Baptist and St Josephs. Rev Dr William Jessup from Syria preached at First Presbyterian and led a union meeting with the Young People's Societies. Rev W E Weld of Princeton preached at the First Congregational Church morning and evening on The Prumb Line and The Power of the Unseen. Rev Livingston of North Congregational and Rev Beamer of Calvert Baptist attended. Evening sermons included Rev Youan H Skebaz at Calvert and a sermon by Rev Mr Livingston. The season of Advent prep began at St Josephs with vestments and morning masses and baptisms. Grace Church hosted Rev Ernest A Smith on Works and John de Baptist inquiry. St Andrew Day Holy Communion observed at 7:54 pm.

Mildigtown First Presbyterian Amorning Wiliam Jessup Syria Young People’s Societies First W Minster Stock Sir. Jessup Jessy David McConaughy W.E. Weld Princeton N. J Prumb Thomas Livingston FP Beamer Calvert Baptist Church Olympia Council Daughters of America North Congresational Mr. Livingston Youan H. Skebaz Calrart Baptis Sct. Joseph's Church M. J. Shine Sermore Dean J. P. McClanery Ernest A. Smith Diocese of Albany Grace Church Christ John de Baptist St. Andrew's

Dedication of Elks Lodge Home in Middletown Thursday

The Middletown Elks plan the dedication of their new lodge home at 2 South Shed Street on Thursday with services led by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Fred G. Dent of Lenzi Island City. Edward Leaca of New York City will deliver the principal address as local and visiting Exalted Rulers assist. A banquet follows at Linges Hall and an afternoon open house allows public inspection from 4 to 8.

Elks of Middletown Middletown Lodge South Shed Fred G. Dent Lenz Island City Edward Leaca New York City Grarg Lodge Por Jarvis Lodge Edie Japres Street Newchurch Paterson Taten Esland Linges Hall Rowley Afioresa McWilliams Orchestra Berg Middletown Lode

Prohibition Committee Plans Men-Only Club in Town

A local committee of prominent Promibitan figures organizes a permanent Prohibition Club for men. A meeting is held at Deer on the 15th with likely speakers from town to outline arrangements and goals.

Promibitan EIS

Anxiety Felt for the Pope After Relapse

Rome reports the Pope has fallen ill with a severe cold and a slight fever forcing him to stay in bed. Doctors say with proper rest and care no complications are expected, and all audiences are suspended.

Rome Nation Today

Family Reunion at E. W. Tices Near Scotchtown

Thanksgiving Day dinner brought together Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Tice of Scotchtown with their six sons and three daughters and families. The Pasadena, California home of Mr. Tice was referenced as their origin. Mrs. E. Lockwood of Providence, R. I. attended as a guest. The day was described as a long-remembered reunion after years apart.

E. W. Tice Scotchtown Pasadena Cal

St Pauls Weekly Meeting Program and Fair Schedule

The St. Paul s church announces its weekly meeting program and annual fair. Activities include preparatory service and lecture at 3 p.m. Leaders and meeting of the Boys of the Church, Junior League, and probationers choir. Delegates to a forthcoming gathering in Newdnreh will be chosen. A drummer and f iers association is to be organized Wednesday.

Wednestar Ibirien Ever Prgay Chass

Sullivan Leaves Liverty in Sudden Resignation

A garbled local item notes Supt Sullivan leaving Liverty after four years as superintendent of the duconis Sansiovium unex. A separate paragraph mentions a Friday euchre gathering hosted by Mrs W Consin at her Rew avenue home, with the Merri Maids and Matrons' Euchre Club in attendance.

Sullivan Liverty Parip A. Sulivan Duconis Sansiovium Unex Oterado Euchre Club Merri

Magnificent punch bowl gifted to Charles Higham by Wilbur Hives

The Commercial House proprietor Charles Hiszam received a large sterling silver and gold lined punch bowl with a regal inscription from the Wilbur Hives Dinners Association executive committee. Committee members from Newburgh and the city presented the gift after hosting Mr Higham at a prior meeting. The bowl, on display at A M Ambier’s Jewelry Store on North Street, signifies hospitality and appreciation.

Charles Higham W.H. Weston Shriners’ Association Charles Hiszam Commercial House Wilbur HiVes Drnners’ ’Association B. 35 Murtfeldt Harry C. Duncan Harry Coldwell Newburgh Edward 2D. Tompkins C. G Bogart Nable Committee of Shriners Higham Wizdew A. M. Ambier

Escaped Sing Sing Convicts Captured

Three men were arrested yesterday in a Broadway clothing store after being identified by discarded clothing. The trio, Abel Fuier and George Rogers among them, had recently escaped from Sing Sing.

Abel Fuier George Rogers Grom

Funeral for James A. Rogers Held in Brooklin

A funeral for James A Rogers of Brooklin was held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock from his brother William B H Rogers residence on High land avenue. Ret Francis S Smithers of Grace Church conducted the service which drew a largely attended crowd. Pallbearers included Fred S Roz, Thomas Rogers, Howard H m and Wickham W Youns. The service took place in the family plot at Bilisids Cemetery.

F. S. Smithers James A. Rogers James A Rogers Brooklin William BH. Rogers Highland Avenue Francis S. Smithers Grace Church Fred S. Roz Thomas €. Rogers Howard H. m Wickham W. Youns Bilisids Cemetery

Slat laborer dies from ratified injuries in street collision

A Slat laborer, whose right leg was amputated at Thrall Hospital after being run over by a disky car on the Evie and Jersey Railroad near this city, died that afternoon at 1:30 from the shock. Undertaker P. S. Reilly took charge. interment was held Thursday in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Coroner Crist will investigate the accident.

Thrall Hospital Evie and Jersey RR Reilly St. Joseph's Cemetery Crist

Uncertain Pennsylvavia Railroad Station Incident Noted

A garbled report mentions a person named Fao Was shot at a railroad station in Jersey City near the Pennsylvania Railroad line. It records employee shares of money from 160 to 1500 dollars and notes two employees each took one third. A beneficiary is described as a mysterious lady with Midtown relatives.

Atsmea Fao Pennsylvazia R. i Jersey City Xenus Midtown

Special Service meeting at Home for Aged Women

OT U Special Service of The WLC TO UL held a meeting at the Home for Aged Women Sunday afternoon. Large attendance. Rev Stanard Dow Butler spoke to the ladies on Ye men of Galilee. William B Bryans of Walden died in St Lutes Hospital Newburgh after an operation. New officers elected: President Anna Costello Vice President Jena Bader Treasurer Isabel Wickham. The disco will hold its next dance at Linden Hall Friday evening Dec 14.

OT. U WLC Sarah Wood Stanard Dow Butler Galilee Jasjiring Excires William B. Bryans Walden St. Lute’s Hospital Newhursh Newburgh Evans Jolly Ven Agin Wweeinza Isabele Wickham Anna Costello Jena Bader Isabelis Wickham Linden Hall

Greedy Turkey Ate Miss Marys Diamond

Chester correspondent reports Thanksgiving at the Pelobski farm near Chester. Mary Pelobski, 22, had just become engaged to John Kusek. A turkey swallowed her diamond ring stone, later found in the turkey’s gizzard after a noisy bite, validating Mary's engagement news.

Chester Pelobski Wintergreen Woods Meadowlands Saneski’s Kusels Pelobzski Alexander Pa” Pelovski Ma' Pelotski Pal Pelobski Mary Pelobski Mary John Kusek Jimmy Jimmy Reid Kusek

KEZHONKSON WOMAN KILLED BY O W TRAIN NEAR VEINH

Mrs. Miflin Earnhart of Kev honks was struck and killed by an O and W train Saturday at 9 13 pm after leaving Van Keuren's store. The tenderly slow moving train severed a leg and crushed the head. The deaf woman died at the scene. remains taken to the O W station then to an undertaker. She is survived by her husband and several children in different places.

Eilenvéile Miflin Earnhart Kevhonks

Two Japanese ships collide near Chefer China. 700 feared drowned

Report from Chefer China says two Japanese ships collided off the coast ten days ago. It is claimed that seven hundred persons may have drowned. Assemblyman Mance and Assemblyman Charles E. Mante were suddenly taken ill while at work at the O and Wo paint shop. An automobile accident occurred on Watkins avenue. instruction notes say conditions are improving.

Associated Frees Chefer China Dar. I Mance Charles E. Mante Ani Watkins Avenue

Tailor Cuts Up in Goshen Store Disturbance

A jailer caused a disturbance at his employer Meadar’s store and was arrested for intoxication and locked up for the evening. E Arvanites of Goshen opened a New Goshen Candy Store at 4 Grand Street, praised as among the county’s finest. A wagon collision on Fulton Street left a woman driver unharmed but the wagon and fire hydrant damaged.

Meadar Arvanites Goshen E. Arvanites Nos Grand Street Awheney Fulton Street

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