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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1915

Page

6

Tablet Honors Charlotte Conant In St James Church

In Goshen a bronze mural tablet was placed in St James Church by Rev Dr Clarence Conant to honor his wife Charlotte Ostrom Conant 1842 1913. The inscription praises her as a blessed mother and devoted church member behind the choir. A separate note: Lewis H Titus bought Anselila a world champion trotting filly for about 5000 at Lexington from C A Harrison.

Goshen Dee St. James's Church Clarence M. Conant Conant C. T. A. Pise Charlotte Gedneby Ostrom Conant Lewis H. Titus Stony Ford Stock Farm C. A. Harrison Lexington Anselila Woodland Hock Farm Woodland Cal Prince Anail Ida Moko Moko

Goshen Masons to Welcome District Deputy Grand Master

Goshen Lodge No. 365 F A M to host District Deputy Grand Master George W Onderdonk of Nyack on Monday evening December 6. The third degree will be conferred and Alamore Chapter O B S will serve a banquet after the meeting. Junior Grand Warden Arthur S Tompkins of Nyack is invited to attend.

Goshen Goshen Lodge George W. Onderdonk Nyack Alamore O. B New York State Arthur Tompkins

New Erie Water Supply for Locomotives Starts Today

Goshen December 1 Erie will receive locomotive water from driven wells along the Montgomery Branch near South Church Street. Water now abundant though prior sulfur content caused boiler leaks after short use. Village contract terminated due to Prospect shortage of water.

NEW Erie Goshen The Erie Montgomery Branch South Church Street

Fire Quickly Extinguished Near Prospect Lake

Fire companies were called out in Goshen on Tuesday around 10 30 a m by an out of town call. Before they arrived a message from Rollin White near Prospect Lake said the fire had been put out by local men. Recall was sounded and units returned to their rooms.

Goshen Rollin White Prospect Lake

Market changes owners in Goshen meat trade

Goshen December 1 Daniel B Ryerson and Son sell their meat market to William and Millard McNeice The new firm will be known as McNeice Brothers William McNeice has long worked as a wood worker at Miller Cart Factory and Millard has been employed at H B Weyants meat market

Goshen Daniel B. Ryerson & Son William and Millard McNeice McNeice Brothers William McNeice Miller Cart Millard H. B. Weyant

The Matthews Estate in Goshen

Thomas Austin Matthews of New York formerly of Goshen died August 15 1914 leaving an estate of 51241 with a larger overall estate and net value of 110884. He was a son of Mrs Elizabeth Matthews of Goshen who received a portion of the property while the bulk went to his wife Carrie Cobb Matthews.

the Matthews Goshen Thomas Austin Matthews New York Matthews Elizabeth Matthews Carrie Cobb Matthews

Philadelphia man jailed for panhandling and intoxication

Thomas Rogers of Philadelphia was arrested near the Erie station in Goshen by Officer Ryerson. He was arraigned before Judge Chappell and pleaded guilty to panhandling and public intoxication, receiving a 30 day county jail sentence.

Goshen Thomas Rogers Philadelphia Erie Station Ryerson Chappell

Goshen Inn Closes for Winter Months

Goshen, Dec. 1 The Goshen Inn closed last night for the winter months after a most successful season under the efficient management of W. J. Quinn.

Goshen Inn Goshen W. J. Quinn

Building Garage in Goshen on Grand Street

Goshen residents Conklin and Cummins begin erection of a concrete garage at the rear of their coal elevator on Grand Street as of December 1.

Goshen Conklin & Cummins Grand Street

Goshen appoints Rye to police vacancy note

Special officer Charles Rye fills the police vacancy in Goshen caused by the illness of David P. Clark on December 1.

Goshen Charles Rye David P. Clark

Norton Offices Renovated In Van Nort Building

Remodeling work underway in Goshen at the Van Nort Building with repainting and installation of steel walls and ceilings in the A. G. Norton offices.

Goshen Dec A. G. Norton van Nort

Hodson couple heads to Lexington for brood mares

William Hodson and his wife left Goshen for Lexington Kentucky where Mr Hodson will buy brood mares for Stony Ford Farm.

Kentucky Goshen William Hodson Lexington

Agnes Parker wed Edward Doty in Goshen

Mrs Agnes Gertrude Parker, a Greenwich avenue cress maker, married Edward Doty at St James rectory by Rev C T A Pise. Goshen Grange to elect officers Friday night. Church fair seeks fancy work items by Saturday morning. Goshen Dancing Club invites for December 9 at Central Amusement Theatre. Dr J L Kiernan returns from New York. Frank Gideon in town on Gosia Inn business. his wife to Columbus for winter.

Goshen Agnes Gertrude Parker Greenwich Avenue Edward Doty St. James's C. T. A. Pise Goshen Grange Anna Coleman McGeoch Goshen Dancing Club Ace Central Amusement Theatre Gothen J. L. Kiernan New York City Frank Gideon Gosia Inn Colunbus, O

Officer Clark arrests Norman Smith for petit larceny

Goshen December 2 officer Clark arrested Norman Smith of Hamptonburgh on a petit larceny charge preferred by William H. Turner. The hearing was set for Friday morning at 9 o'clock.

Goshen Clark Norman Smith Hamptonburgh William H. Turner Chappell

Elm tree moved five miles from Hawkins farm to Tweedy farm

A 35 foot elm was dug up at the Hawkins farm near Prospect Lake and moved to the Tweedy farm about five miles away. Three teams and about 15 men assisted in the operation.

Goshen Hawkins Farm Prospect Lake Tweedy Farm

John Silvia Recovers, Returns to Barber Shop Duties

Goshen residents note John Silvia has recovered from illness and is able to resume duties at his barber shop, after a period of absence.

Goshen John Silvia

Officer D P Clark Returns to Duty in Goshen

Goshen police officer D P Clark returns to duty after several days at home with grip attack. He recovered and resumed normal police duties.

Goshen D. P. Clark

Meeting of Minisinks in Goshen Delivers Membership Request

Minisink H. and L. Company held its regular monthly gathering in Goshen last evening. The club received an application for membership from Wilfred Osborne.

Minisinks Goshen Minisink H. & L. Company Wilfred Osborne

Mid-Year Dance Planned by Goshen Club

Goshen invitations issued for a Mid Year Dance to be held Thursday December 9 at the Central Amusement Hall by the Goshen Dancing Club with numerous attendees expected.

Goshen Goshen Dancing Central Amusement Hall

Church Officers Elected at St James Meeting

Goshen December meeting of St James Episcopal Church directors elected James Scott junior warden and J L Duryea along with Jno J Van Vitet as vestrymen.

Goshen St. James Episcopal Church James Scott J. L. Duryea Jno J. van Vitet

Ill at Home Goshen Man Confined by Illness

George L. Case of Goshen employed by Daniel B. Ryerson is confined to home by illness on December 1.

Goshen George L. Case Daniel B. Ryerson

Survey on Hocart Farm Under New Ownership

Goshen December 2 George Sharts from the office of Percy Ivory is making a survey of the Hocart farm recently purchased by H Hubbel.

Goshen George Sharts Percy Ivory Hocart Farm H. Hubbel

Laying Pipe Line Reported in Goshen

A pipe line is being laid from the water main on Main Street to the new blacksmith shop and livery at the race track in Goshen.

Goshen Main Street

Visit to Uncle by New York Man at Occidental Hotel

Goshen scene reports Gus Van Cortlandt Jr of New York visiting his uncle Harry Van Cortlandt at the Occidental Hotel on December 2.

Goshen Gus" van Cortlandt, Jr New York City Harry van Cortlandt Occidental Hotel

Glen-Arden Hunt Attended by John R Townsend

Goshen December 2 John R Townsend was in town yesterday to attend a Glen-Arden Hunt club event and meet local riders.

Glen-Arden Hunt Goshen John R. Townsend Glen-Arden Hunt Ub

Creegan in Town Visits Goshen From New York Firm

John Creegan of Creegan and Melliny, commission merchants of New York City, spent yesterday in Goshen on business and calling at local merchants.

Creegan Goshen John Creegan Creegan & Melliny New York City

Garr Athletic Club Holds Regular Monthly Meeting

Goshen December 2 Garr Athletic Club conducted its regular monthly meeting. Routine business was transacted.

Garr Athletic Club Goshen

New Gas Mains on West Main Street in Goshen

Goshen December 2 The Goshen Illuminating Company begins laying new 2 inch gas mains on West Main Street as part of a street improvement project. Additional lines will extend to nearby blocks as crews work daytime hours.

Goshen Goshen Iluminating Company West Main Street

Personal News From Local Social Circles

Mrs. Jesse Halstead and Mrs. Ralph Booth with son Douglas left for New Rochelle to visit relatives. Mrs. J B Doran returned home after Thanksgiving with her daughter Marion FE Doran at Syracuse University. Coroner James H Harding and wife are spending days in New York City. The Rev Ralph Wright Rowland and wife from Circleville visited relatives in Clifton N J. The Rev Mr Rowland will go back to Co D Mullison Keansburg to visit his ailing father J C Mullison in Mills Avenue.

Jesse Halstead Ralph Booth Douglas New Rochelle J. B. Doran Marion FE. Doran Syracuse University James H. Harding New York City Ralph Wright Rowland Circleville Mr. Rowland

Weddings Maus Schonger married in Kingston and Troy

Miss Anna G. Schonger of Kingston New York and John G. Maus of Troy New York were quietly married by Rev Forest P. Hunter on Saturday evening November 27. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Frank C. Decker, friends of the couple.

Maus—Schonger Anna G. Schonger Kingston N. Y John G. Maus Troy Forest P. Hunter Frank C. Decker

Andrew Lamberti the Musician Dies in New York

Andrew Lamberti the musician is dead in New York on December 2. The report notes his career and death in a brief obituary item.

Andrew Lamberti New York

Obituary of Hon. Daniel P. Schultz Porter Port Jervis veteran railway conductor

Hon. Daniel P. Schultz aged about 78 died in Port Jervis after a life of public service. Born in Minisink and a longtime resident of Port Jervis he served in the 1st New Jersey Cavalry during the Civil War, was captured at Harrisonburg and later exchanged. He worked for the Erie Railroad milk train and held editorial posts in Waverly Athens Democrat and Montgomery Times before rejoining railway service. He belonged to G A R Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors Red Men and Masons.

Daniel P. Schultz Port Jervis Times-Press Orange County Minisink H. B. Schultz Erie Railroad New York Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors Red Men Masons First New Jersey Cavalry Harrisonburg Percy Windham Gettysburg Washington Carver Hospital Unvaid Corps Athens Athens Democrat Waverly Montgomery Times Montgomery The Erie

Purcell Hotel Proprietor Dies at Sister’s Home

John R. Purcell born May 27 1860 in Boonton New Jersey died at his sister Mrs Elizabeth Hoey’s home 208 Linden Avenue early Monday. He co ran the Perry House Newport Rhode Island for 15 years and earlier ran the Palm Cafe on West Main Street Middletown. He also once managed the New Albany Hotel New York City. Survived by wife Mary E Carpenter two sisters Catherine Halley Newport and Elizabeth Hoey Middletown. He built a nationwide hotel reputation and had many friends in Middletown.

John R. Purcell Elizabeth Hoey Linden Avenue Boonton N. J Patrick Purcell Bridget A. Giblin Perry House Newport R. L Dwyer and Purcell Palm Cafe John W. Hoey West Main Street R. I New Albany New York City Middletown

Miss Phebe Cromwell 88 Dies in New York Home

Miss Phebe Cromwell aged 88 of New York City dies at 151 West 105th Street after a paralytic stroke. Sister of Joshua Cromwell of Highland Mills and a Quaker, she arranged her funeral with Undertaker Ellsworth Merritt of Monroe. Funeral held at her home and interment at Old Quaker Cemetery in Cornwall.

Phebe Cromwell West 105Th Street New York Joshua Cromwell Highland Mills Cromwell Orange County Miss Cromwell Ellsworth Merritt Monroe

Widow of Hon. Francis Ward Dies at 74 in Sussex

Mrs. Charlotte Northrup Ward, widow of Hon. Francis M. Ward, died November 27 at her son in law Fred W. Lawrence’s home in Sussex county. Born October 18 1891 in Lafayette she leaves two daughters Mrs. Fred Lawrence and Mrs. W H Stoneman, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held November 4 at the Lawrence home conducted by Rev EB Hamilton with interment at Balville Cemetery.

Sussex N. J Charlotte Northrup Francis M. Ward Fred W. Lawrence Lafayette Moses Northrup Margaret Mee Couse Benjamin J. Northrup California John Northrup Ward Eveleth Minn Fred Lawrence W. H. Stoneman Albany Ward Sussex County First Presbyterian Church Newton EB. A. Hamilton Balville Cemetery S. D Susan C. (Budd) Shorter Bloomingburg J. Lewie Rhodes Slowe Presbyterian Church Circleville J. Oscar Rhodes Faston Walter D. Rhodes Samuel Shorter

Widow Mary Rhodes Dies at 62 in City

Mary Rhodes widow of J Lewis Rhodes died at her home after a two day illness at age 62 years two months and 20 days. She was born September 10 1863 in Barton Tioga.

Mary Rhodes J. Lewis Rhodes Barton Tioga

Washingtonville Mill Fire Causes Five-Blank Loss

Washingtonville reports a $50,000 loss from Wednesday morning fire at the Thomas Fulton Company mill. Building and mill machinery and stored feed and grain were damaged. insurance fell short. The mill, rebuilt after a two years ago blaze, will reopen operations from its lumber yard office. Officers include Thomas Fulton, Wilkin Seacord, and M. H. Cooper.

Washingtonville Thomas Fulton Company Times-Press Fulton Company Thomas Fulton Wilkin Seacord M. H. Cooper Fulton W. H. Cooper Seacord Henry Seacord

Officials resign from state service in Albany

Three officials retired from state service Tuesday night. James J. Nolan resigns as counsel to the state excise department after four years. Harry E. Cole leaves as deputy commissioner of agriculture after four years. Roger P. Kavanaugh steps down as a state bank examiner after nearly eight years. Funeral arrangements for a local figure are noted with private services Thursday afternoon.

Albany James J. Nolan State Excise Department Harry E. Cole Rensselaer Roger P. Kavanaugh New York

Lamando Van Auken Dies in Highway Crash Near Cuddebackville

Lamando Van Auken died suddenly on the highway near Cuddebackville Sunday. Born in Pond Eddy, Pa, he was a longtime Erie Railroad section man. Survived by two sisters Mrs. A L Ross of Parker's Glen and Mrs. Elmer Canfield of Otisville and five brothers Alanson of Millbrook John William of Fishs Eddy James and Grover with residence unknown.

Lamando van Auken Cuddebackville Pond Eddy Alanson van Auken Erie Railroad A. L. Ross Parker's Glen Elmer Canfield Otisville Millbrook N. Y John and William van Auken Fish's Eddy James Grover van Auken

Death of Mrs Hugh McHugh at Goshen Home

Mrs Hugh McHugh died Saturday night at 10 at her Goshen Main street home after a period of failing health. She was 48, born in Goshen to Patrick Callahan and Ann Smith. Survived by her husband and brother Thomas Callahan of Coshen. Funeral at St John’s Church Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Burial in St John’s Cemetery.

Hugh McHugh Main Street Goshen MeHugh Patrick Callahan Ann Smith Thomas Callahan Coshen St. John's Church St. John's Cemetery

William Brewster Dies at 65 in Cornwall

William Brewster aged 65 a lifelong Cornwall resident died around noon Wednesday at his Maple Hurst home on Willow Avenue after months of illness from a paralytic stroke and heart trouble. He leaves a widow two daughters Miss Alice a Cornell student and Miss Irene at home plus two brothers Henry C and James of Long Beach.

William Brewster Cornwall Maple Hurst Willow Avenue Alice Cornel Irene Henry C James Long

Mrs Charlotte M West Dies After Week's Illness

Mrs Charlotte M West died Tuesday at 1 30 p m at 62 Fulton Street after a week's illness with paralysis aged 2 years 11 months and 10 days She is survived by two daughters Miss Grace West and Mrs Bila Hadden and a son William West of Jersey City Funeral services Friday at 2 p m at St John's A M E Zion Church Interment in Wallkill Cemetery Phillipsburgh

Charlotte M. West Fulton Street Bila Hadden Grace West This City William West Jersey City St. John’s A. M. E. Zion Church Wallkill Cemetery Phillipsburgh

Martin Hallmeier of White Mills Dies at 85

Martin Hallmeier one of White Mills oldest residents died Saturday evening November 27 at his home after a lingering illness of heart and kidney disease. Born in Bavaria Germany he celebrated his 85th birthday last April and immigrated to America in 1871 living briefly in Middletown and Milford before settling in White Mills the following year.

Martin Hallmeier White Mills Place Bavaria Germany Middletown Milford

Mrs James Monaghan Is Dead In El mira After Illness

Mrs Mary Monaghan wife of James Monaghan former Erie Telegraph lines foreman died at her home in Elmira New York at 3 40 o clock Tuesday morning after a long illness

James Monaghan Mary Monaghan City Erie Telegraph Lines Elmira N. Y

Bandit Robs Sixteen on Pioneer Limited Train

A bandit held up sixteen passengers aboard the Pioneer Limited train between Watertown and Oconomowoeoe Wisconsin. The incident occurred December 2 as the train traveled through the area. Authorities investigate the robbery and search for the thief.

Oconomowoc Wis Pioneer Limited Watertown Oconowoweoe

New York Central Proposes Higher Passenger Fares in New York

The New York Central files tariffs with the upstate public service commission raising statewide passenger fares to 2.5 cents per mile with exceptions on Albany Buffalo local tickets and 38.10 to 3.58 for Albany to New York. Some branch lines also see increases and a Jan 1 effective date is noted.

Albany N. Y New York Central Railroad Upstate Public Service Commission Albany-Buffalo New York Buffalo Utica Syracuse Rochester Justice Hughes Supreme Court Minnesota New York Central

Miss La Monte to Leave City for Philadelphia

Miss Evelyn LaMonte longtime employee of L. Stern & Co will move to Philadelphia next week where her family already resides A Queen Esther Chapter O E S reception honored her past matron status 40 members attended Patron Norman Rose presented a lavaisiere The gathering concluded with cards music and refreshments Friends wish her happiness and success in her new home

Evelyn LaMonte L. Stern & Co Philadelphia Queen Esther Chapter Masonic Temple LaMonte Norman 5 Rose Mise LaMonte Miss la Monte Queen Esther

Engagement announced at Beacon card party

Miss Mabel MacCullum daughter of Rev Edward A MacCullum of Castleton N Y and Ward Lent son of Mr and Mrs Davis A Lent of Beacon were announced at a party by Miss Mabel Lent. MacCullum is a Cassar College graduate and society figure. Lent a Wilson School graduate now in automobile business with Lyall of Poughkeepsie. The wedding date is not set.

Mabel Lent Dutchess Terrace Beacon Mabel MacCullum Edward A. MacCullum Castleton Ward Lent Davis A. Lent Mise MacCullum the Reformed Church Cassar College

Girl Sent to Hudson Training School

Warwick news reports an erring girl once in the public eye was sent to a training school at Hudson New York yesterday. The action followed church effort led by Rev William M Pickelay. Two others were considered for transfer. one was paroled to report weekly, the other vanished.

Hudson Warwick N. Y William M. Pickelay Pickslay

Big Pipe Shipment For Ottawa Water System

Several hundred feet of four foot iron pipe sits in Erie yards awaiting transfer to the O and W Railway. The pipe will be shipped to Ottawa Canada for use in establishing a city water supply.

Erie Ottawa Canada

Walden May Become City in Newburgh Area

In Newburgh, plans move to make Walden a city after Montgomery voted dry. Proponents fear loss of town excise control while saloon interests abroad seek to block incorporation, citing population figures and legal options.

Newburgh Montgomery Walden & City Walden Hcense Albany

Physician Casts Doubt on Supposed Death by Own Action

Dr. Frederick Seward questions the death by own action narrative in the George Rowe case at Interpines. Mrs. Wilson misidentified Rowe and suspicions grew after a typewritten record and missing wardrobe items. Rodent of doubt about escape plans, family discontent, and an escort issue frame the investigation.

Walden Moses J. M. Bernhard Montgomery Seward Moses Rowe Dr. Benard Interpines George George Rowe Rowe Lee

Senator Burton urges postwar trade and unity

Ohio Senator Theodore E. Burton told Rochester Chamber of Commerce that the U S must expand trade with South America and adopt policies balancing large business strength with state oversight. He called for renewed patriotism and better class cooperation to place the United States in a leading role in future civilization.

Rochester Chamber of Commerce Theodore E. Burton Ohio United States South America

Market Cabaret Draws Crowds With Evening Show

Oliver and friends performed in white and green attire, drawing cheers from a lively audience. John Wallace led blue and red uniforms as Miss Mitchell played piano and Dr Gibbs cello accompanied a varied program featuring William Cross and the Nobody Home Opera Company.

Oliver Slim Jim Fred Leaner Lena John Wallace William Cross Frances Hoar Ruth Cowley Marie Hart Juanita Mills Madeleine Dusenberry Dorothy Ackerman Marie Johnson Mildred Ferguson B L. Masten Roy Stern Oliver Rockafellow Walter Marx Harry Shorter Fred Friend Robert Houston Albert Deisseroth Ethel Mitchell Stephen B. Gibbs Tipperary Mary Nobody Home Opera Company Cope Z. K. Greene Moore Geraldine R. D. Clemson Calve Florence Brady Eee Ates Sean Ee Witherspoon Joseph Ferguson Wengenroth B. Gibbs Norway Misa Walburg Huseby Ge Vanderoef Tneeabiekiaks Sones

Man Ordered to Pay 5 Dollars a Week for Wife Support

Montgomery was told by a judge to provide five dollars weekly in support for his wife starting December 6 after pleading guilty to non support. The case was brought by Mrs. Philip Felsing. J. Bradley Scott represented the plaintiff and James Graham the defendant.

Montgomery Philip Felsing J. Bradley Scott Newburgh Ernie” Smith Herbert F New York John Sullivan John Haskin Vee QO Hall Riverside John Hewitt George Harvey Young George Tendent Central New New Island Railroad Basane Ee Gaal

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