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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
8
Calvin J. Huson, state commissioner of agriculture, announces a formal inquiry into rising turkey mortality known as blackhead. He notes declines in flocks and plans a forthcoming turkey bulletin with causes and remedies, aiming to revive the industry before next turkey season.
Newton, N J reports a hunter bagging a wildcat after a Saturday chase. The cat measured inches in length and fled toward the hunter before he fired. The incident notes recent losses of poultry blamed on wildcats and mentions measures proposed to deter them.
Representatives from six financial institutions in Sussex County met at the Sussex National Bank in Newton on November 23. Officers included President Theodore Simonson and Vice President Reeve Harden with a secretary L A Dalrymple and treasurer F W Margarum. The executive committee includes a banker from each bank. Annual meeting scheduled for the first Monday in June each year.
New York November reports a wedding planned for next Saturday uniting Louis Lorillard with Miss Edith Norman Hunter. The ceremony will occur at Belair Newport, the bride’s parents’ villa. Attendants include Milas Kaard Ethelli Caroll Sabra Batch Colgate. Best man and ushers are Yale classmates of the groom from 1897.
The Chester Free Library plans a Friday December 4 program by the Chatham-Concart Company, a musical and literary event praised in neighboring villages. It notes residents moving homes, local meetings, and upcoming Grange Christmas events, with a mix of social visits and local notices.
Mias Christe Michell visits friends. Mr. Gallagher returns to New York duties after sanatorium stay. Daniel Wheat’s condition improves. Mrs. Bensel hosted by daughter Mrs. Frank P. Howser. Mrs. Mepers and Mrs. Alfred Ketcham connected by ties. Miss Osther Ketcham recovering from pleurisy. Frances Norris calls relatives. Mrs. Service’s fowls stolen recently.
A Sunday evening service at the Livingston Manor church featured Rev J Lincoln and speaker 3B D Butler with choir selections. Lincoln warned of Prohibition’s costs and urged support, while remarks touched on Turkey and a dismissed charge of a holy war as a phantom.
Jessey Harding Pomeroy 58, sentenced to life military confinement, marched with 60 others to Charlestown prison chapel to attend his first religious service in 22 years. He sat in the rear, read his Bible, prayed, and joined in singing Onward Christian Soldiers.
T S Hewke of this city wins multiple awards at the International Poultry Association show in Buffalo S C large display prizes include 35 in gold for best display and numerous first and second prizes across cock hen and pen categories ostrich pen draws attention and visitors admire waterfowl and work of exhibitors from California Canada and local county units
The supreme court resumed today and is likely to hand down important opinions. Attorneys for Frank of Atlanta appeal his conviction for the murder of factory girl Mary Pharan, seeking relief from the Georgia Supreme Court.
Reports from Washington and El Paso indicate General Pablo Gonzales proclaimed himself provisional president of Mexico with a cabinet and a constitutional reform platform. Meanwhile Villa Gutierrez and the Aguascalientes faction push toward Mexico City, with Zapata en route to join, as rival forces vie for control and a joint commission governs the capital.
The Modern Woodmen of America for Gtsville will hold their annual election of officers on Wednesday, December 2, at which time an oyster supper will be served. An enjoyable evening for members of this organization is promised by all who attend.
European Protestant leaders from Sweden Denmark Norway and Switzerland issue a world peace appeal for Europe. The text, signed by church officials across Holland and Norway, is received by the American Council of Churches while state church leaders in Britain decline signing but express interest.
Sergeant Emerson H Rose reports the death of twin Elmer Charles Rose in Philadelphia after a long illness. Born in this city he worked in onion growing in Florida and sheet metal in Lodi Ohio before moving to Philadelphia. He leaves wife Hortense Hutter a daughter Marion his brother Emerson and sister Mrs Smily Lateer. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at the Rose home Grand avenue with Interment in Wallkill cemetery.
Thanksgiving at the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital fed 2,050 patients and 425 staff with a 3,004 pound poultry feast including turkey and chicken. The event featured a roast dinner, a procession to the Assembly Hall, daning later, and refreshments such as mixed cakes and fruit. White Lake Times notes local paper details.
Kingston November 30 a Kingston courtroom crowds watched Marian Davis a Rock Hill schoolteacher stand trial for beating. The jury returned not guilty after a lively scene as students protested cold conditions and the teacher disciplined sixteen pupils with a hickory chip.
William B. Conklin president of the Orange County Milk Association died suddenly of heart disease in Atlantic City while on holiday with his wife. He lived at 645 West End Avenue New York and at 128 West 31st Street. He was 67 years old and survived by his wife and one son. He headed the company for over a decade, was a deacon at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and belonged to the Baptist Social Union and Dutchess County Association.
In Chicago on November 31 fifty one fan dred horses were gathered as the largest single drove fever. They were bought in the West for the French army and destined for shipment to Europe. About 1,700 horses of varying quality were set to be sent to the British War Office.
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