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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
7
The Goshen High School senior class staged a well attended play with strong performances by Laura Rutan Edwin Marston A V D Wallace Jr and Franklin Schriver who played Rev. Roger Minchin Dayton's orchestra provided dance music after the program.
A large crowd attended the Tranteciting dances at Vesey on Wednesday with the Wallkills River Bears orchestra providing music. An intermission occurred at 7 3 o'clock and the event resumed at 1 o'clock as the committee led by Misses Roth Mildred Kain Ethel Clack Florence Wells and others guided the night.
Mrs. James Reddington died after oil spilled from an overturned stove set her clothing aflame. Firefighters and Dr. Ralph L. McGeogh responded to box 31, with funeral rites expected at St. John’s Church and interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Montgomery.
A series of late November nuptials unfold at homes and churches. Frances Cecilia Moffat wed Clayton Livingston Wrisley of Ansonia Connecticut in a modest ceremony at 38 Wallkill Avenue. Lulu Schoonmaker married William Conenley at Monticello M B Church. Otto Zoll of Otisville and May Detrick wed near this city with a small gathering. Helen Larue married Robert Turfier at Sugar Loaf with plans for a Florida wedding tour. additional unions include J Clarence White and Emily Borce at Thompson Ridge and Henry Bishop with Florence Schuyro. Each couple plans to reside locally or nearby after brief wedding trips.
Obituary notes Circleville resident Mrs D W Shaw killed by a train near Crawford Junction. Born March 6 1854 at the Weller homestead near Bullville she married David Whitfield Shaw January 1850 and died January 1972 aged 78. Survived by five children a brother two sisters and two grandchildren. Active in Circleville church and missionary societies. Also brief notices of Milton Buchanan and Charles A Irvin with burial details.
John Coppola and Luigi Calliente were moved to Chicago on Saturday afternoon aboard Erie train No 3 after Coppola partially confessed to the shooting death of Frank Allessio in Chicago. Allessio allegedly threatened Coppola with a knife over a woman. Calliente remained silent as Chicago detectives prepared extradition papers.
Deaths reported for May 3 visit of Decatur Horton on Highland avenue and Mary B H Van Amburgh of Wappingers Falls. services for Mrs Farquahr in Hurleyville held with burial in Hurleyville cemetery. details include birth dates, family links, church affiliations, and survivors.
Mary Matthews Mitteer died at her Litine area home on November 21 after years battling cancer. Born Mary Jones Matthews in Leca Shebirahy, she lived her life locally and helped fund the Sy. Maryse R c. Clureh project about ten years ago. Survived by husband George Mitteer and several nieces and nephews, funeral services were held at her late home with interment in the family plot at Mon HMiceHe.
Fragmentary OCR obituary notes a death at home on a November date with scattered names and places. The text references individuals and locations such as Weet, Hawsy, and Summon Ti, plus various titles, but key facts are unclear. Further readable context is needed to produce a precise summary.
O S Hathaway has leased the Lyceum Theatre from Jean White with plans for new management likely led by Johnson. Hathaway, a prominent promoter based at the Cohan Theatre building, aims to stage legitimate one nighters and other bookings in Elmira with potential road company connections. The Reis Circuit ceases control December 1 as John White owns the building after vacating Reis operations. Hathaway also serves as president of the National Bill Posters Association.
Jacob Herman of Newburgh believes his Danbury Con a rendering plant was set deliberately afire two weeks ago. Residents opposed the plant, petitioned for removal, and the facility burned. Herman plans to seek new business in Linstown and will not reopen the Danbury plant. The notice also lists obituaries and local notices about residents in Goshen Pittsburgh and Maryland families.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. David W. Shaw at Circleville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ralph Rowland officiating and pallbearers Frank Cedrion Wm Wallace Hon W T Doty and David Ares. Interment followed in the family plot at Circleville Cemetery. Separate obituaries note services for Mrs Moxey Tean and Barnett J. Dickerson with interments in Hilide cemetery and related memorials.
A New York report notes Methodists presented 32 dollars to aid the Poor of Foreign Missions supported by the Municipal Church. The piece highlights ongoing charitable efforts and communal giving within the faith community.
Fragmentary text references Mara name and general remarks on peaceful business of humanity. Content is unclear and lacks concrete facts or context to identify a news item or event.
Henry A Shaw a 44 year Circleville farmer died at his home Sunday after a three week illness from heart trouble He was 77 years 11 months 4 days old A Circleville Presbyterian Church member he was born December 32 1836 in Wallkill son of Oscar H Shaw and Mary Ann Carpenter He is survived by his wife Mary A Travis four daughters and one son Funeral will be held at his home Wednesday at 150 pm with interment in Circleville cemetery
New York November 36M Linn Bruce former Lieutenant Governor is named as a possible successor to Governor elect Whitman as District Attorney. Whitman has not decided whom he will appoint but favors Bruce, a straight Republican who served as Lieutenant Governor in 1904 and on the New York Supreme Court bench after a 1906 defeat. Bruce also chaired the New York County Republican committee briefly.
The ladies of Scotchtown Church are invited to meet in the lecture room after preparatory services Saturday afternoon. Searsville Grange No. 1005 holds its annual election of officers in Searsville on Wednesday evening December 2. Full attendance is requested and refreshments will be served.
Wauerstoro Wis Mr B Schuermacher brought to Tara Hospital Saturday evening at 7 oclock with severe wound in right lung. Doctors say the wound is serious but recovery expected. He will remain in hospital several days. Authorities express thanks for prayers.
Walter Messler is steadily improving after surgery for a condition described in reports from Thrall. The 18 year old son of Mrs. George Messler of Mills is recovering at the hospital, while his six year old brother Walter remains under care with his aunt and mother nearby.
Administrators Ransom and MacFarlan sue Henri Van Scrodrenht on behalf of widow Mrs Sarah Van Ness in an alimony case. The court orders a gross alimony of 609 dollars monthly from May 1, 1911, to January 25, 1911, reflecting a contested settlement.
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