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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1913

Page

7

Grace Church gym classes resume under new athletic group

Grace Parish House will reopen its gym next Monday December 1 under Prof Edman M Masee and Dr Joseph Ferguson. An athletic association will form with calisthenics and apparatus work. Membership costs five dollars for fifty men, with regular meetings Monday and Thursday evenings and use of showers and lockers.

Grace Church Parish House Harley W. Smith Edman M. Maseee Joseph Ferguson Aorisental Gymnasium and Athletic Association

Dexter's Historic Breeder Still Lives at Montclair

Montclair resident Jonathan Hawkins, famed nineteenth century horse breeder, recalls Dexter and Dictator on his Orange County lineage, detailing how Dexter, bought by Robert Bonner for 35 000 dollars after early training, achieved record mile heats and dramatic race feats across Fashion and Buffalo circuits in the 1860s.

Dexter Montclair N. J Newark Jonathan Hawkins Getes Avenue Orange County New Hopert Wouuer New York Bonner Hig Farm Tarrytown

Derby horses and harness racing notes of 1913 season

Derby notes detail harness racing figures, horses, and earnings from the 1913 season. It lists leading money earners Coxs stable Murphy Geers and drivers like Eddie McGrath, with race counts and records including 2.04% trotters and 2.08% pacers, plus upcoming meets and stakes at Montreal and Orange County Driving Park.

Stove Hill Tocksly Hall Germany Afton L Billy Hoeson Stony Ford Farm M& M Montreal Earl Jr R. C Lansbury Broad Brook Conn Trotters Dtwe Jay-Bye- See Peter Volo Malcom Forbes Lulu Lumtine Dallas Texas Frank Boxash, Jr Cox Murphy Geers Will Fred Jamison Monroe Goshen Eddie McGrath Johnston Orange County Driving Park Association Gooden Boston Globe Hira Mise Quartermaster Quartermaster Charlie” Hanford Newburgh Middletown

Monticello Club to Enter National Tournament

Monticello pinpowders plan to send a team to the Eighth Annual National Tournament to be held in Atlantic City no later than April 8, 1914, with events running through Easter week for three weeks. A meeting will be held soon to organize and prepare.

Monticello

Pioneers Open Season With Victory

Ellenville reports a large Thanksgiving crowd for the season opener at Norbury Hall as the Pioneers defeat Poughkeepsie Athletic Club 36 to 24. After the game dancing followed with Hosenberger's orchestra providing music. planning for an early December opening game at Norbury Hall.

Ellenville Norbury Hall Pioneers Bre Poughkeepsie Hosenberger Markethall

BOWLERS TOP SCORE IN NOVEMBER MEET AT NIEVES

A bowling event at Nieves featured high scores led by BT Smith with 238 pins. Bert Matthews and J Horton joined the setup as top finishers while 35 participants competed for the prime prize and November honors.

Nieves Smith Peticust Bert Matthews J. Horton

Liberty H. 8 Won From Roscoe High in Thanksgiving Tilt

A large crowd gathered at Wickham's Hall on Thanksgiving night for a basketball game between Race High School team and Liberty High School. Liberty won 22 to 34, with a lopsided score reflecting the hosts' strong second half.

Liverty Afr Wickham's Hall Race High Schooleam Joel High School Liverte

High School Plans Out of City Basketball Games

A movement seeks to form a high school basketball team to play all games out of town. The squad would likely practice at Grace Church Parish House, with details to be released next week. Previously the M. H. S. team was dropped due to inability to secure state Armour for games or practice at season start.

Grace Church

Mrs Vanamee Speaks at Rochester Suffrage Event

Mrs William Vanamee of Newburgh spoke on equal suffrage in western New York during a suffrage program in Rochester Friday night between acts of the play Her Own Money. Also on the program were Mrs Frank J Shuler of Buffalo and Mrs Alice Clement of Rochester, noted suffrage leaders.

William Vanamee Newburgh Rochester Frank 3. Shuler Buffalo New York State Federation of ‘Women's Clubs Alice: Clement

Liquor Dealers Pay Their Fines in Bond Payments

State Excise Commissioner Parley reported bond payments received from liquor dealers and their sureties. Names listed include Robert T Decker of Allarda Cornet Montcomerr and Marr A Paire of Berneida Faraperson, each credited with $500 for Sunday sales.

Parley Ber Enite Sroncht

Hawkins family ties and breeding history of Dexter the trotter

In Montclair and Englewood areas, Hawkins operated in trotter breeding before moving his base. He recalls boarding horses with local residents and neighbors including A. Bradley, Abram Buseing, Thomas Forter, B. G. Doolittle, Samuel Hubbard and Dr. Pinkham. He notes selling the Dexter for 400 dollars but takes pride in producing a notable American turf figure.

Montclair Hawkins Englewood Henry V. Crawford Samuel Crawford Oranges County Orange County BE. A. Bradley Abram Buseing Thomas Forter B. G. Doolittle Samuel Hubbard Dr. Pinkham Sunday Call Dexter

Early Birds Get the Rage Entry Worm

The article discusses early entry announcements for horse racing meetings in Gowden Monroe and surrounding tracks. It urges prompt release of complete programs for Parkway Hohokus Orangeburg Mineola Poughkeepsie and others to help horsemen plan, avoid clashes, and maximize entries and earnings. Secretary Percy W Barton called a meeting urging timely class and purse announcements to stewards.

Trotter Pacer Gowden Monroe Parkway Hohokus Orangeburg Mineola Poughkeepsie Empire Track Percy W. Barton

Arden Farms Horses Bent to Jackson

The Arden Farms string of matinee horses, after completing their season at the Historic Track, were shipped to winter quarters in Jackson Tennessee last Saturday under trainer John D. King. The roster includes Belle Grattan Marsle G and Jus tram among others with caretakers Harry Wood John M. Douglas and John Dempsay, and Joao Carraxa as horse hoer. Bell a Grattan has prior matinee wins at Goshen Driving Club and was once owned by Ashley Broens before being presented to Averill Harriman for Christmas.

Arden Farma Jackson, Tenn John D. King Bilver Gentry Elsie Gentry Elsie G May Boy Wheeler Gentry Belle Grattan the Musketeer Jeanora Cornelia Gentry Marsle G Justram Harry Wood John M. Douglas John Dempsay Joao Carraxa J.E. Grassle Bella Grattan Goshen Driving Club Orange County Ashley Broens Gorshen Harriman Averill Marines Arer- SH Harriman

Newburgh Mayor Warns Police Over Delinquency

Major Coren spoke with Newburgh police about patrol duty urging officers to remain on post unless a valid reason to leave exists. The Mayor announced severe fines for snooping off duty and warned that repeat offenders will be dismissed from the force.

Newburgh Coren

Newborns, Nor, William Mapes Hit by Auto at Busy Corner

Newburgh area report describes William Mapes struck by a motor vehicle at Broadway and Grove while en route to a Spanish War veterans event. He stepped from a trolley car and suffered serious injuries, with two podostopher members and family matriarch present.

Nor Wiliam AL Manes Broadway Grove Street Mapes West Newburgh

Governor to Fill Vacant Ulster Sheriff Office

Gov Glynn will appoint a successor to the late Archibald McLaughlin as sheriff of Ulster County. The appointee serves until Dec 31, 1914, with a full three year term to start after the 1914 election. Candidates include Eugene F Patton Frank P Quigley and William S Doyle. Doyle has strongest backing.

Glynn Ulster County Archibald McLaughlin Eugene F. Patton Marlborough Frank P. Quigley Kingston Std William S. Doyle Patton

Denton News Highlights Busy Holiday Events and Fundraisers

William Maybee attends his mother’s funeral in Warwick. Families gather for Thanksgiving at Ewing home near Gates school. Denton Church Ladies Aid hosts an oyster supper and fair December 4 at Riverdale Auditorium to raise funds for a church carpet, with tickets 35 cents. Proceeds support Rev. O M Johnson window fund. donations still needed. Mr Peet moves into Denton apartment on Dolson Avenue. Junior Middletown High may visit for a straw ride. services at Riverdale Auditorium draw a good crowd.

Middletown High School Denton Riverdale Auditorium O. M. Johnson

Y M C A Conference Influence Prompts Warwick Talks

Warwick speakers Willis Mareb Ralph Peimbleton Paul Schriver Thomas Howell and Doug lask Bonnyman shared insights from the recent Y M C A conference at Tarrytown during a union service led by the Y M C A. Ralph Wheeler read a conference report as Judge Sanford noted outcomes of the gathering.

Warwick Tarrytown Willis Mareb Ralph Peimbleton Goulamt Paul Schriver Chester Thomas Howell Florida Douglask Bonnyman

Next Season's Program at Monroe

The Monroe track announces next summer's schedule identical to last year with changes in pacing events and early entries due May 1. Races run August 11 to 12 include trot and pace events for two and three year olds with prize money around 1000 dollars and adjustable classes for mile and pace horses.

Monros Goshen Monroe

Register Officials File an Appeal

By Associated Press Cincinnati November 23 President Patterson and twenty defendants or former officials of the National Cash Register Company were sentenced on conviction for relating antitrust actions. They filed an appeal today.

Associated Prears Cincinnati Patteragh National Cash Register Company Fed

Brooklyn Pastor Extension Vote and Goshen Vestry Election

On Nov 28 the vestry of St John’s Episcopal Church extended a call to Rev. George Balnhach of the Church of the Holy Apostles in Brooklyn. In Goshen on Dec 1 the annual election of vestrymen and wardens at St James’ Church named James Scott Jr Wen for two years and Oliver Totb and WW Wilosx as sect vestrymen for three years each.

Monticello St. John's Episcopal Church Tres- Gay Georgr FL Balnhach Church of the Holy Apostles Brookles ST. James Goshen St James’ Church Morntar James Scott, Jr Teelecind Warren Oliver Totb Wilosx

LIGHTS SOON IN TWO SULLIVAN COUNTY VILLAGES

Liberty November 29 The Livingston Manor Electric Company's line to Youngsville and Jeffersonville nears completion despite delays from new rules in PSC processes. Dr F M Woolley says extra requirements have cost about 800 dollars and held up work, but the company expects to finish the line this fall and wire private properties even if street lights cannot be activated this season.

Liberty Livingston Manor Electric Company Youngsville Jeffersonville Public Service Commission Jetter F. M. Woolley

Pine Bush News Roundup and Community Notes

Pine Bush reports a series of winter observation days and upcoming events. Rev A L Kenyon led services at Graham s Church with doctrinal sermons. Willard W C T U plans a December 9 meeting at Samuel Seybolt s home with Lula Walker as speaker. A Pine Bush branch bazaar and supper is set for December 12 at the A E Church with a dessert table and a 2 o’clock start. The library course second lecture features Miss Marjory Lacy in Every Word sn and is praised for grace. Graham Church Sabbath school Christmas program postponed to December 26. Property moves include John C Howell selling 70 acres to William Wintre of Freehold and purchasing William E Weller s farm nearby. Weller to move in when able, after remodeling. Holstein cattle auction by Crawford yielded 39 head averaging over 90 dollars. top price 210 dollars for a registered cow. Thanksgiving saw many closures. locals visited old residents Archie P Rhinehart, Edward Decker, and others. Halloween lamp theft on Pine Bush street unresolved. plea for information to local authorities. Decker repaints his barn to bright colors. Pine Bush boasts notable paint costs for homes.

A. L. Kenyon Grahams Church Wes Willard W. C. T Mia Samuel K Seybolt Miso Townshend Mis Lula Walker Oneonta N.Y Willard W T. U Pine Bush A. E Deseer Sue Roth Pine Bush Library Marjory Lacy Graham Church Tate John C. Howell Middletown William Wintreu Freehold L. 1 Howell William E. Weller Sae Road Waller Newton Highy Borden Weller Will A. Emily Whitten Sorth Mable Avenue Edward and Lorin Crawford Philip Hasbrouck Walden Masis Mm Archie P. Rinschart New York James P. Rhinehart Edward Decker Sugar Loaf Mr. Decker Jorden Formar Pisces B. O. Bowen Crane Marion Resencrans Perenta Einin Minwanm Seviyweds Frazvk L. Whitten Hallowe'en Decker

Chvsenge County Board Votes to Open New Hospital

Norwics reports that on November 23 the Chvsenge County Supervisors voted to establish Isha Tudercalosia Hospital, signaling a major expansion of local healthcare facilities and public services. The measure passed amid debate over funding and site selection.

Norwics Chvsenge County Supervisore Cote Isha Tudercalosia Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grace Parish House Life Mr. Hawkins Bebbde Dexter Dictator Jay-lye-see Nancy Lee Nancy Hawke Hig ‘Farm Montgomery N. Xamare Thia Newburgh and Cochecton McHinstry Arustican Star Clara Hembletonian Grange County George Alley New York City Jook Alley Dex New Rochelle Therese John Mingo Flushing So Young Jaite Mr. Alley Baby Bell Fashion Union Hiram Woodrutt Fashion Course Stonewall Jackson Hartford Atonewall Jackson Stonewall Flora Temple Faehion Johnny Murphy John Morrissey Robert Bonner Mr. Fawcett Budd Deble Charlotte F Ben Maca Mr. Bonner Hines Mr Hawkins Hamiltonian Mr. Riley Alabozeh Pyaa Toble Winkies Towla Kfm Ia R DERBY Liberty H Roscoe HS Arden Farms Jackson Brooklyn Sullivan County
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