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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
3
Hurleyville December report notes opposition to a fire marshal order forcing alterations to two story hollow brick boarding houses. Critics call the measures expensive and unnecessary while awaiting possible modification. Nearby sports and village notices fill the rest of the page with game results and local civic updates.
Unionville December event as Presbyterian ladies burn the mortgage on their new building. A social and public reception with a speech by Dr Nugent highlighted the evening. The article notes plans for a chicken supper and a later entertainment by The Sweet Family with ticket details for adults and children.
The Newburgh Masons plan a minstrel show at the Music Hall to aid the Furniture Fund of the Masons Temple. The event features performers led by Brother Rey Wale Spetieet with a lineup including Brother Frank J Lawson and others. Discharged in bankruptcy noted for Daughy R Starts of Liberty with $9,705 in liabilities.
The Day Nursery Guild lists numerous gifts from many friends to support the little ones. Donations include money, food staples, cereal, jelly, fruit, soap, crackers, beans, rice, blankets, toys, pillows, and other essentials from dozens of named contributors and groups.
Health officers of Ornate County held a conference at Gieshken on Tuesday afternoon with Sanitary Supervisor Herm of Areekirn. A County Health Makers' Association was formed with officers elected including President Rosmor, Vice President Traident, Secretary and Treasurer Daof from Port Janis. Many county deans attended the event, with representation from Font Mid Ueteen and towns Waawawanda Wall MN da Meant Hope.
Residents learned that Theodore T. Hulse of near Milo was found dead by the roadside near the Golf Club. Coroner James J. Harding investigated as Mr. Hulse, about 40, a longtime farmer, had suffered health declines but remained active until the end. Survived by his parents and sister Mrs. Hulett.
The children of Moulbarry street school will perform on Friday December 11 at Eagle Hall to raise funds for a Vietroia purchase. The program includes unison and chorus works, with Mrs Marjorie Horton singing and folk dances. Tickets go on sale at Young's drug store Saturday morning with proceeds aiding the school.
On Tuesday evening Herbert Jarsdy of Dolkontown reported a blanket theft from his home, noting a man led the animal to a front pole and placed the blanket on it. The blanket was recovered the next morning and the thief identified after police were alerted.
Captain William A. Jackson Post No 601 Dept of North Georgia American Legion post elected its officers for the year. Commander W C F Bastian Vice Commander Charles B Wood Junior Vice Commander F A Park Quartermaster James A Grier.
The document lists officers and trustees including Surgeon Peter M. Joanson Chaplain George W. Reed Officer of the Day James G. Irwin Patriotic Instructor A B Wibur Delegate F A Clark Alternate Louis Welitz Trustees James A Grier George E Beakes Joseph F Terhune and Finance committee A J Horn beck W F Benedict and Joseph F Terhune The installation will occur on January 6.
At the Grand Central Palace New York city T H Hewke of this city won first prize with the pullet Bulf Beauty among 14 rivals. Hewke also took eight other ribbons and a silver cup from the American Buff Wyandotte Club. His Golden Glows scored 37 points ahead of the nearest challenger in the Empire Poultry Association display. Local exhibitors included W I Bull & Sons Herman Nutting Orrs Mills D L Orr Chadwick Hazlett Smith Peach Ridge Farm Schofield Firthcliffe Williams Minturn Houst Tan and Samuel Armstrong of Warwick. The show features a model poultry farm on the second floor with demonstrations and up to date equipment for poultry culture.
London December 2 the rulers of six nations are on the battlefields or en route to rally troops. An official Berlin notice says the German emperor traveled toward Lodz by automobile to inspect positions. Emperor Nicholas leads in Poland while England's king is with forces in France. France's President Poincare faces another year of war as Austria’s offensive continues.
In United States District Court New York City Theo dore Pat formerly Barlingham was examined before a trustee Relersee Taenecay. Fitter HW Lemon represented him. Ereret ML Tiree of Pine Island discharged in bankruptcy in the Watted Stars Metrics Conn New York by last spring. Mr Ken filed his petition and A CN Thompson was appointed the trustee WL Lemon presented Mr. Drew.
Harriman reports a successful Jr O U A M masquerade with 226 tickets sold. The event featured varied costumes and notable participants including the Clearwater sisters and Miss Fern Gardiner. Also covered are local social notes, a Harriman Gun Club shoot results, church Advent, a notable will ruling, weddings, births, and community visits.
Residents along Greenwood Lake report an influx of arrow beads and artifacts exposed by drought. Archeologist Max Schrabisch discusses Lenni Lenape and Minsi tribes, ancient trails, and distant settlements from Steenwood Lake to Mountaintop, noting higher current water levels mask relics.
A December 2 notice in Montgomery lists a free-will chicken supper at the Freabrterian Church from 6 to 8 PM. Local items mention adjustments to staffing at James L. Hutchinson dairy farm and impending April 1 resignation, plus community updates on the new creamery building and related plans.
Mrs. Gabo sighs that a woman must rise greatly after marriage while Mr. Gabb counters that a man is set after wedlock. The Cincinnati Enquirer ad reflects a social column tone about marital roles.
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