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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
5
A historical note records the paper’s evolution from ee Press in 1861 to the Tri-Weekly Press in 70 years, later as Orange County Weekly and Semi-Weekly editions, with editors JOHN D. STIVERS and manager W. H. KNICKERBOCKER named.
On December 3 1708 George Washington arrived in Philadelphia for his last visit to Congress and the seat of government. The entry notes the ongoing transition of political power.
The evening sky features Jupiter Mars and Venus while Mercury and Saturn appear in the morning. A star sits due north at the end of the Little Dipper handle pointing to Polaris.
The letters said to originate in this city have stirred New York and the metropolitan area. Local readers note such missives are common and originate easily, with many past instances circulating among local residents. The letters’ tone and source history make them seem trivial to Middle town residents, though New York’s reaction is puzzling.
Rector Smithers of Grace Menicopal Church backs the Suffrage movement and attends local events. The parish likely becomes the first in the Diocese to adopt a vote allowing women to participate in all future church meetings. The proposition drew a large turnout and passed unanimously.
District Attorney Wilson discusses reasons for delay in the Lewis case in a Citizens League publication. He and the defense attorney indicate the postponement is justifiable and aimed at a fair trial, with both sides benefiting from avoiding an early trial before a court already familiar with much of the evidence.
The Times Press presents Captain Joseph M. Dickey of Newburgh who argues for stronger national preparedness. He says army life must be more attractive to enlisted men to reduce deserter rates, noting a high desertion percentage suggests current recruiting imagery misleads recruits.
The Orange County Farm Bureau plans its annual session at the county seat on Saturday to adopt strategies for a larger, stronger organization and greater agricultural influence.
Manager Millia will present a notably brillante record to Secant at the upcoming session. The bureau, though young, ranks fourth in state membership reflecting executive skill and farmer interest across the county. Early doubts about change gave way to Milliman’s effective results and future appeal.
The piece notes Middletown struggles to build taxpayer support for new school facilities yet expects value for money when a bond approves a new school. It contrasts with Binghamton where a new high school faces safety tests after roof flaws and costly experiments.
The piece urges vigilance against fake patent medicines and mislabeled foods amid wartime supply cuts. It condemns deception, praises transparency, and argues public demand will force honest labeling, testing, and certified goods at fair prices.
Trustees warn against disorder at Cooper Union, defending the hall as a forum for open debate since 1857. They stress the aim of social questions being argued by words, not force, noting Lincoln and other figures spoke there and urging preservation of the institution’s traditional purpose.
William Valentine Crane of Smithtown Branch L I died suddenly, announced to Charles E. Canfield of 31 Mill Street. Crane worked with Postal Telegraph Co securing rights of way, then ran a James Street restaurant, later contracting with his brother at Smithtown Branch. He belonged to Hoffman Lodge 412 F and A M and Middletown Lodge 1097 B P O Elks.
A digest from the Constitutional Conventions Commission presents critical views on New York State governance. It argues the original design was weak, cites fragmented executive power, impossible cabinet control, and a convoluted legislature with numerous boards. The piece urges abolition of one legislative chamber and notes Municipal Research critique of state involvement.
Miss Hannah Lord and Miss Estelle Roe graduate nurses from Thrall Hospital have moved to Akron Ohio to take permanent posts at a large dispensary and hospital connected with the Goodrich Rubber Tire Company factory. Friends celebrate their securing of good positions and prospects in their new location.
The Servians beat back Austrian pursuers in the Morava valley near Kragujevats. Australian and New Zealand troops landed in Egypt to guard the Suez Canal. French formed a strong front in Alsace. In Belgium and northern France artillery remained active on both sides.
Miss Osto M. Woodruff of 6 Lincoln Street was found on the living room floor after a paralytic stroke late Tuesday afternoon. Officer B. Ward responded to groans reported by Fleming of 4 Lincoln Street and summoned Dr. J. B. Hulett, who cared for the elderly woman.
Deer are reportedly more plentiful this year as hunters prepare for Pennsylvania's deer season opening December 1. The 15 day hunt runs until December 15 with many deer crossing from New York into Pennsylvania and Pike County expected to be the favored hunting grounds due to abundant game.
Nyack reporters note the adjournment of the Palisade Interstate Park condemnation case. Percy W D Gott of Goshen sought three commissioners to appraise eighteen properties in Orange and Rockland counties. The date shifts to the second Saturday in December at Nyack.
The Erie Railroad is readying to counter heavy winter snowstorms. Western trains are hauled by large locomotives equipped with massive headend snowplows of the fan type. Lighter summer engines have been replaced by heavier locomotives for passenger service.
Newburgh man Nick Carfaro was sentenced to eight months in the New York penitentiary for carrying concealed weapons after pleading guilty. He faced a counterfeiting charge based on eleven counterfeit half dollars found in his pocket. a hearing on that charge is set for Friday.
Report shows about 2,000 fresh cars daily crossing the Poughkeepsie bridge, the busiest since the prior peak of 2,200 to 2,400 cars. The note highlights heavy freight movement over Central New England Railway.
Orange New Jersey November 80 Thomas Ndirdon has decided to start up his cement plant at New Village idle since 1910 when low cement prices halted production. Prices rose from 81 cents to over 24 a barrel the bare Edison method cost about 70 cents to manufacture.
Frank Judd once of Oxford and Fulton weighs 460 pounds and is named the largest man in the state after receiving an award from a rubber company in a contest for the largest and smallest people on earth wearing rubbers.
Klbert Teed of Mount Kisco threw gasoline on a chasing awning at William Fisher's store to extinguish a fire. Teed's clothing caught fire and he was badly burned before bystanders smothered the flames with a blanket. Physicians despair of his recovery.
Newburgh report states the resignation of John Deisseroth as deputy commissioner of excise for Orange County was sent to Albany yesterday. William M. Palmer, recently appointed to the post, will assume office.
At the Orange County Pomona Grange quarterly meeting in Warwick a large attendance selected delegates to the State Grange. Delegates elected at large include D. W. Farley Campbell Hall and Mrs. C W Harlow Crystal Run plus William Hughes Goshen and others from Newburgh New Hampton Chester Pine Island and Bullville. The next session will be in March with Cronomer Valley Grange.
The piece argues electric motors transform farming by powering irrigation pumps, threshers, feed grinders, dairy equipment, and home chores. Motors reduce labor for both big and small farms, enabling constant operation and cost savings versus human labor.
The Erie Railroad pioneered many milestones. It ran the first emigrant, cattle, and milk trains in the United States and introduced the first bell cord on railways. In 1849 a fast freight line between New York and Deposit became a national marvel. The Erie hosted the first excursion train on July 4, 1842 and tested sleeping cars in 1843 the forerunners of today’s Pullmans. It also ran the first telegraph signaling in 1851 and experimented with multiple gauges. The road contracted with the government for mail, adopted the Mother Hubbard locomotive design, and in 1851 Dunkirk to Piermont linked the world’s then-longest line. By the 1840s the system grew from three primitive locomotives to about 2,000, now fielding the massive Matt H. Shay weighing 853,050 pounds and 105 feet long used in pusher service between Deposit and Susquehanna.
Port Jervis man Daniel P. Schultz aged near 97 died at his Tri States home after long illness. A Civil War veteran and past Assemblyman for the Second District he served 1898 defeating Louis Bedell. Survived by wife Sarah J. Hornbeck and two sons Dr K M Schultz and Horace B Schultz. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Tri States home with Rev F S Simmons officiating. Interment Laurel Grove cemetery.
The Hahnemann Hospital training class on Park Avenue New York completed three months of probationary examinations and received their caps Wednesday. Miss Ethel Pearl Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas H Clark of 90 Linden Avenue is noted for hanging three caps and is a skilled musician with many local engagements.
William Babcock sued Birdsey Youngs to recover the value of a threshing belt alleged held back. Trial occurred Tuesday afternoon at Hoernigin's Hotel Wallkill before Justice Horton. A jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for the full amount after about 45 minutes deliberation. Plaintiff's counsel Edmund C. Faulkner. defense by A C N Thompson and Charles Taylor.
The Independent Five of Monroe N Y plans to start its basketball season this month and invites teams to contact manager Daniel Thomas in Monroe New York to arrange games.
Classified note urges readers to use the TimesPress want columns for any needed item or service. Readers are invited to place compact ads to buy sell or trade, with quick turnaround and wide reach across the community.
Water pours from the Ashokan reservoir through the New York City aqueduct to Kensico near Valhalla. The 75 mile transfer took 23 hours, with the aqueduct costing 130 million dollars and Kensico 10 million. Water will supply Manhattan via Yonkers and Hill View reservoirs, with ready use expected by January or February.
The Yonkers Herald reports Rev. Dr. J. G. Oakley lectured and preached 15 times in New York and Connecticut last month. He spoke both morning and evening at Asbury M E Church in Scarsdale Street Yonkers. Once pastor of St Paul’s Church, he completed 50 years in active ministry and is now on the superannuated list.
John G. Wilkin and A. F. Servin of Middletown spent several days last week hunting in Claryville Sullivan County staying at The Bima run by J. Bush John D. Wood and Frank H. Beakes.
Engineers plan to complete soundings for a bed rock tunnel. Water crosses under the river via a siphon over a mountain and then flows by gravity about 20 miles to Kensico reservoir.
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