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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
2
Notice outlines subscription rates and advertising services for the Times-Press with details on mail, frequency, and office hours. It notes obituary submissions are accepted free while death and funeral notices require paid notices, and describes editorial submission requirements and postage considerations.
A compact historical almanac style note for December 5 1914 covers notable births and deaths including Martin Van Buren George Armstrong Custer Alice Wellington Stallin and George Crocker. It also mentions astronomical events with evening Jupiter and morning Mars Mercury Venus Saturn forming a belt described as the Yardstick.
A fragmentary historical note presents a dated and truncated quotation attributed to Jesse W Canfield with lines echoing religious themes and references to Abraham and Jesus. The text is garbled and may reflect OCR corruption from an old newspaper page segment.
The Department of Agriculture booklet Cheese and Its Deon gomiical Uses in the Dist argues cheese is highly nutritious, cheaper than meat, and a strong substitute for meat. It notes a pound provides 25.2 percent protein and 337 calories, versus beef and eggs, urging widespread circulation and adoption of cheese in diets.
New York report notes grand jury action led by Justice Tein with a session starting tomorrow. Indicts target from the Democratic State organization while two witnesses describe forged checks to Arthur McLean, Newburgh treasurer, signed by corporations and subpoenas issued for grand jury appearance. Matthew Van Alstyne, former Albany mayoral candidate, is referenced.
In testimony Monday, a Shaughnessy Construction Company treasurer said he sent a $1,000 check to McLean, claiming it as a company instrument. Harold V. Owens of Dale Engineering and Everett P. Fowler also vouched for corporate checks to McLean, prompting expectations of further indictments for solicitation and extortion as part of the John Doe inquiry.
Walden reports Misa Sarah Taylor of St Andrews near ha re killed herself with a double barreled shotgun, dying instantly at about 8:40 AM. Brother Charles Taylor, nearby on the farm of William Salder, heard the shot and found her on a couch with a mortal wound. Neighbors, Dr. W Eyoulknor, and coroner Dubola investigated. verdict: death by suicide. Taylor, aged 71, had long cared for her bachelor brother Chattoa. she weighed about 800 pounds and had suffered rheumatism restricting movement. She left no known motive. relatives reside in Newburgh.
Departing pastor Rev Walter Austin Wagner of the First Congregational Church in the city said farewell as he leaves for Redmond where he will make his home. Mr Warner has accepted the pastorate of the Union Congregational Church and will begin duties at once. A delegation from local churches accompanied Warner to the station to wish him luck in his new post.
A wedding joined Tomance Alfred Wands of Hamilton Sleight Pat and Mary A Muchrides of Port Jereia after a summer gathering at the G A show in Saracure and a meeting in Port Segate. The pair, longtime acquaintances, wed this week in a Port Segate ceremony amid family and friends.
In Newburgh the December term of the Supreme Court began with Justice Morschauser ordering juries drawn for two cases. William F. Brush sues Olibert T. Quick for 400 dollars as commission on a sale of Orange Lake property. Quick was briefly called as juror but excused by mutual consent after a commotion.
At a Monday meeting of the Poughkeepsie Baseball Club managers and directors in the New York and New Jersey League it was decided to sell the city franchise unless local supporters can cover about 1700 in debts from the past year. The club will canvass residents for subscriptions to keep the sport alive, with South Norwalk and Paterson entering the league and two teams from Pennsylvania anticipated.
Montgomery December 4 special report notes the Walden contractor David P. Decker left the Tow Firemante House project, with A O Browny of thin place winning the new bid at 586 dollars. Roof work soon to begin, social notes, and Knights of Methodlam officers named for six months. Local officials meet Wednesday afternoon.
Former Sobator and Mrs John Rosa plan a Christmas visit abroad with son Jack at a Newburgh preparatory school. They sail from New York December 16 on the Mauretania Cunard Line, then travel via Fishguard to France and join relatives in Paris. They will tour Europe returning by March. Senator Rose recently returned from Paris and plans a longer stay in Europe. Dr Charles Townsend and wife depart January 11 for Berlin and Vienna for surgery study, abroad about a month.
Palermon of Ulan sues Erie Balrog Co in New Jersey Supreme Court alleging a fall from a Nutley tram on April 1 left him with a lost arm and severe injuries. The action details a claim of negligence and seeks compensation. Ward & McGinnis represent the plaintiff.
Philipsport December report states boys found a crusted bone object surfacing from a deep Spring Glen well while tossing stones. Authorities suspect a water-encased animal skeleton, possibly two to three years submerged, with Dr. Pierson to determine if human remains or animal.
Mrs Elsie Barnhart of Walker Valley died November 25 at Gardiner aged 82. She lived 45 years in Walker Valley and is survived by two grandchildren Chauncey and Hazel Frantz. Mrs Emily Odell Crissman of Port Jervis died December 3 at age 67 after a long illness, survived by son John J Crissman and daughters Florenca Churchill and Naud Crissman, with funeral arrangements to be announced. Also noted is the death of Rev James Bruce, longtime Andes United Presbyterian pastor, at his residence after forty seven years in ministry. he leaves a family and others mourning.
Special notices from Bloomingsurg report visitors and social visits, including Bev. 2 at Monticello, Mise Adna Baker and ROB Miller visiting, and a home return on Sunday. A young village resident found a trellis task in Mrs Wool Merritt's yard on December 1. Chapel services and communion details are listed, with town figures hosting family visits. Mabel Ro Pridy appointed as stenographer at Middletown Street Hospital with a salary of 355.
Mr and Mrs Grant F Rudd of Middletown wed in Goshen at the Methodist Church. Helene Mae Greene, daughter of Franklin and Elizabeth Greene of Wish Street, joined Grant Fort Budd, a well known local, in marriage. The ceremony featured a large reception at the bride’s home with about 120 guests. Music, a New England style feast, and decorative floral arrangements accompanied the event. The couple departed to Wedding March themes and celebrations continued into the evening.
The couple, believed to depart by train, headed to the depot but fled by taxi at 11 30 amid confetti. They planned a December 15 arrival in Catskill, N Y, and later to be at home there. The bride wore a Bordeaux traveling dress with matching hat. Guests presented cut glass, silverware, and three notable gifts including a quilt from Mr Greene dated 1883, a cut glass disk, and a large centerpiece from Pythian Sisters Eureka Temple No 15 and Martha Washington Lodge No 20 Middletown. The cake was by Mr. Johnson. This wedding was among the village’s prettiest events in some time.
Goshen December 3 E B Hunter of Crystal Run vanished after leaving home in a light wagon with a two day team. He was intoxicated at the time and horses were found abandoned at Campbell Hall. Mrs Hunter reports similar past disappearances and asks for any information. Hunter is described as 41, 5 foot 9, 159 pounds, brown hair, gray eyes, smooth face, possible beard, wearing a gray sweater, green striped coat, tan shoes, and a blue shirt. Information should be directed to Mrs BB Hunter, 17-Frochtown.
Local notice announces Miss Dalton will perform at a church recital in Goshen on Terembey 3 at 8 o clock. The event, titled The Rejoice Great and Come Unto Me, invites the public to attend with cordial welcome.
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