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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
1
Chester brief recounts a chicken theft case in which Chief Green and two aides track a culprit via unique shoe prints found at Lutts chicken coop. Percy Wiejow confessed after the pursuit leads to his capture and admission before Judge Finni.
Matthew Loulas and Louis Brock Jr were arrested Wednesday evening on a complaint by Empire Garage for stealing an automobile radiator worth ten dollars from John Strock garage. They pleaded guilty to petty larceny before Recorder Sturr. Brock received a suspended one year sentence with probation and Loulas was jailed for zero days.
Obituary fragment reports Patrick ff Nohin formerly of Port Jervis died by self harm. Details mention his roles with Mutual Brewing Co and Madual Brewing, plus editorship of a trades gazette. He faced voluntary bankruptcy and was found at Port Jervis after a visiting decline.
A disrupted fragment notes a one legged hiker returning to Newburgh amid garbled chatter and stray names. The text references figures such as Tved qa, Now, and pope, with unclear ties to local events or dates.
At Goshen on November 27 Supervisors transact business on Sheriff Loice fines 551 paid to County Treasurer and referred to a two member committee Cook and Leonard. County buildings star additional 20 per month approved October 1 to May 1. Tax adjustments approved for Deerpark and New Windsor towns. State Highway Commission notes a misassessment in Woodbury. mileage and funds adjusted. Inspections by State Board of Charities praised Orange Farm and Children's Home at Middletown with improvements and cost details. County Clerk reports and general fund transfers discussed.
A jumbled item notes Teck Lawlor moving his household goods from 28 Knapp Ave to rooms above his cafe on King Street, amid talk of a jinx day. It cites a tale from years ago when Jack described a visit to a prison death house and a fatal chair impacting a baseball club.
Albany auditors found about $60,000 unaccounted in the Orange County Poor Fund after reviewing the county books at Goshen since May. The probe showed $23,000 not appearing in the books and $47,000 loaned to a town pending apportionment, with authorities noting no bidder for bonds and plan to resume audit next week.
Kingston population figures show a steady rise, with data compiled by We Piece & Les s for the Chamber of Commerce. Mov. 2 notes Kingston’s growth trends and related economic indicators.
Fire reports in Hortonville and surroundings, including Theodore Cook’s creamery and barn, Molusky home, Mary McKatose residence, and Troquois Hotel, point to repeated arson. A candle and kerosene soaked debris were found near Cook’s barn, with shot detentions heard by William Murphy and an officer summoned to investigate.
The funeral for Daniel Ha Bailey was held from his home on West Main Street Thursday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Robert Ogilvie Kirkwood officiated with a large attendance including out of town guests and delegations from Middletown Savings Bank and Phoenix Engine Company. Interment followed in the family plot at Mills Demane with honorary pallbearers Dr F M Barnes and others and active pallbearers including nephews De D Mills and C E Cuddeback.
A warm Thanksgiving reunion at Mr and Mrs Jacob C Foster home in 216 Nort street. Attending from out of town were Rev Tyr and Mrs Fred Deming and son Curia from Newburgh, Mr and Mrs Ko Vivrzog from Rockaway Beach, and Mr and Mrs W F Hall from Grevcourt. The three Jadive are sisters of Mrs Foster and their mother Ira J DM Basen resides with the Fosters.
A No VO and W passenger train struck two pedestrians on East Cayaga Street in Oswego at night. James Bough of 76 Rest Sixth Street and Josey Caranage of 47 Hast Second Street suffered injuries, Bough with a scalp wound and bruises, Caranage with a scalp wound. both are hospitalized. The train and derailed, the crew escaped unharmed.
The American built steamship Misourian of the American-Hawaiian Line waits at Bush Terminal South Brooklyn to take a cargo of horses to be landed. Decks hold many animals as agents unload them from outside points. Horses are described as young sound and well broken, with veterinary care on board and no charges paid by the horses themselves.
The Farm Bureau receives numerous local contributions from businesses and individuals in Middletown and surrounding areas. Chairman of Finance Mr Satine urges memberships and outlines benefits including crop information, farm practice demonstrations, expert access, business analysis, and improved farm management to boost county agriculture.
A 19 year old named Heatusier accused of trading chickens with Randall Kelly sparked a fight in Lew Beach on Tuesday. Beardsley was struck with wood and other blows by Kelly’s family after an initial dispute over poultry. Beardsley suffered four head wounds including a four inch skull fracture and was taken to a local home for care, with doctors hopeful he will survive.
Walter Smith of Corwith died at St Luke's Hospital after injuries sustained in an accident when he arrived on Tuesday to search for his daughter Rose who had been staying away from home. Poisoning and lockjaw contributed to his death. his wife was present. His father Captain Smith was overwhelmed with grief.
Port Jervis reports a stabbing affray on Reaireed avenue near the Alphonse Fetiio salon Tuesday at 10 30 pm. Tony Lodo and Tony Higgin sustained knife injuries. Lodo may die. Police later arrested Salve tere Dalto Thomas Latonis and another man near the Dast Naty street culvert. Asso and Latonia faced charges. Asso held on $19,000 bonds, Latonia discharged.
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