Pioneering Erie Line Tales in Chester and Orange County
A fragmented reminiscence recalls the Erie railroad across Cane Bed swamp near Chester and Greycourt built with timber piles and trestles. It notes Thaddeus Selleck and Michael Brathard’s 19th century contract, the Howland House rumor linked to reclaimed timber, and early passenger conduct handling a ten dollar cash box carried by Captain Ayers rather than ticket agents in Chester, Goshen, and Piermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Radmond
Thaddeus Selleck
Michael Brathard
Chester
Greycourt
Sat
Bes
Attore Belleck
Vraluard
Uothen
Nat Conan
Orange Sanity
Thaddeuy
Ula Compiny
Orange County
Piermont
Pharmont
Ayers
Pauleey
Asera
Local Social Roundup From Ellenville and Nearby Towns
A lively social column notes guests and gatherings across Ellenville, Cohter, Meldway, Maplesvue, and Middletown. It lists visits by Miss Ida Honnett and Mrs Arthur Sogroff, Thanksgiving celebrations, family reunions, and arrivals at homes along Went Lenton and South Market streets with numerous named residents and matriarchs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranviie
Lee
Mia
Iarry
McCartney
Cornal
Ata
Aden Divine
Hes
Leon
Dasa
New York
Armatrady
Hous
Arthur Sogroff
Mina Katherlay Eaton
Fridas
Mountoin Tala
Mita
Ida OG Turner
PourhkKeepsle
Wilonhile
Ida Honnett
Hanptomairgh
Thomas Church
Peabody
Mass
Lown
Uhy
Vraith Lusch
Lentor Street
Townsend Fitzgerald
Ava
South Market Street
Agnes MacVoin
Che Dienv
Mitchell Yonge
Floss Smith
Deport
Iwi
Hartis, Maller
Yonkeny
Diuth Piller
Achola
Perth Amboy
Fuller
Rirocl
Nearpass
Laughter
Yort Jervis
George Tennett
Vadietown
Emergency revenue law sparks changes in long distance billing
The new emergency revenue law takes effect today with telephony measures across cities. Pay stations adopt nickel and penny slots to trigger calls and collect taxes on long distance messages. Baggage and Pullman taxes also shift funds, impacting travelers and carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teleyacne
Middletown
Alec Ono
Tnsa
Westbrookville Pupils Stage Evening Dedication
An entertainment program at the Ping KILL School house in Westbrookville showcased student recitations songs and solos. Performers included Glarye Pratt Ola Women and Her Pie rdom Culver Joyd Plate and Mabel Culver with praise for Miss Sarah Cohen the teacher. The crowd contributed 10 cents admission and refreshments were served after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Culver
Sarah Cohen
Rand Aichon
Sayre
Merle Sami
Lem
Jota
Jorrin
Tragic Roadside Accident Severs Family Ties
In a grim sequence the text notes a fatal train or vehicle incident affecting Mrs Shan and her spouse, with a disrupted schedule and a sudden death. The fragment hints at a forthcoming wedding or service and a chain of events leaving kin shocked and grieving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Shan
Hostile warships off Uruguay threaten fleet movements
A partial news reel reports German surface squadrons near Montevideo and Tinguaz with British forces nearby. The mouth of the Rio Mata is described as a staging area for a possible clash as a powerful British fleet converges, with action expected soon.
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Montevides
Tinguaz
Dee 7
Abe
Co Tone
Chile
Adina
Ris
Mata
Militiamen To Be Paid For Services
New York reports plans from Washington to enlarge the National Guard toward 600 000 men. Major General John F O Ryan voices views on the need for proper training equipment and federal support. He stresses soldiers must be clothed armed and disciplined with clear federal relations and notes past US military policy shortcomings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
War College
Washington
National Guard
John F. O’ryan
Comeinele Muhlaty
Arcilery
Cavalry
Infantry
Engineer
Signal Corps
O'Ryan
Onbu
Philippines
Porto Mucus
Porto Rico
Manila
Cuba
San Juet
Santie
Misalia
Santiago
Clamate
Moitenk Poin
Alsenses
Cusa
Tristiws
Jolla Enen Thesaldhissons
Pennerlvania
le War Department
Uae
Inddida
Ouuia
United States
Phos Lodge
Mani Te Davies
Mat
Ryan
New York State
Fae
Labor Union
Public Budget Work And Postal Rules For Christmas Mail
A Newburgh budget committee report outlines rules for state and county spending, with details on jail inspections and hospital plans. The postal service urges prepaying postage and careful packing for Christmas mail amid wartime delays and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mce
Aefider
ueGgahen
Board of Supervisors
Rulka
Messrs
Builwinkle
Iseman
Manulng
Altemetar
Martin
Newburgh
Beeteee Daresenerie T. Hastia
Empire
Larate Corpany
Middletown
Wawayaifle
Royce
William
Durland
Gusnen
Law Committee
Schuyler County
Ember of Assembly
H. B Leton
Montgomery
Frank Estabrook
State Board of Health
Wi H. Thorn
Toth
Hume
Hoyt
Wallkill
Fey Town
Anata A
Decker
Lew Committee
Jaeger
Cornwall Light District
State Highway Department
Storm King Road
Palmer
Simona Nelson
William S. Sarer
Eame
Messrs. Shu and Reilly
Village Bank Vault Work Under Way in Washingtonville
Bethlehem Steel Co. workers install steel door and safety deposit vault components in the First National Bank building. Interior finishing and fixtures remain to be completed with spring completion hoped for the bank and upper story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonville
James M. Miller
Goshen Avenue
Denniston
Little Britain
George
Bethlehem Steel Co
Pes First National Bank
H .X. Greene
North Street
Reed
Nella Lesbolt
Horton Memorial Church
Middletown
Edson Miller
Ava
Edson
Clarence’ R Fiteh
Hisbland Millis
W. F
Stacer
Walsh
Ontering
Higmn
AL Georre
Jisma
Augustna Slanton
Moffat
Paear
Deneared
Margaret Barcott
New York City
Main Street
Anna Dwuriak
Mra
Donclas
Gertat
Annual Bazaar at Westtown Church in December
The Ladies Aid Society of Westtown Presbyterian Church will hold its annual bazaar and supper on Friday evening December 4 in the church parlors. Chairman lists include Miss Jennie Sever, Mrs Corwin Saver, Mrs C G Clark, Miss Louise Drake, and Miss Roth Lain for various sale tables and the candy table. Supper served under committee supervision with Hot Chicken and Giblet Gravy, celery, beet salad, okra potatoes, cheese, cream cake, and fried foods. proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westtown
Ladies’ Aid Society
Louise Drake
Miss Roth Lain
C L. Aldrich
Belgian Queen Reported Sick Amid Turmoil
A distorted note claims Queen Elizabeth of Re'stam is gravely ill as unrest spreads, with references to an official statement and dramatic events surrounding an attempted shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotteriam
Queen Elizabeth of
Ana Pewnit
Everest
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Westchester
Erie
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Ferma
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Jassenaer
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Thud
Avalon
Ellenville
Westbrookville
Pine Kill
Uruguay
O’ryan
U.S
Hrospital
Estelle and
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Townsend
Mina
Maruers
Department At Albany
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B J. Davis
J. Beabe
F. D. Hitch
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New Haven
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Treaty One
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