Equalization Meeting in Goshen Faces Tax and Finance Plans
Goshen December 2 county board session Led by Chairman Clark with twenty seven members. Committee appointed to apportion Newburgh Home of City and Town funds agreed Newburgh city 8774.93 and town 1225.07. Finance proposed 150000 for general fund. Resolution to investigate unpaid abutting taxes by towns approved. Tax collector Thompson asked for 7 percent fee per law delayed for board consideration. Bridge tax allocations approved for Port Jefferson and Montgomery townships.
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Goshen
Clark
Board of Managers
Newburgh
Templeton
McDowell
Sarer
Eaton
Saparriso
Chadearre
E. P. Thompson
Cornwall
Board of Law
Gregg
Equalization and Ratio Committee
Bowns
Blooming Grove
Chester
Crawford
Geerpark
Greenville
Hamptonburgh
Highlands
Middletown
Tuxedo
Wallkill
Warwick
Wawayanda
Woodbury
Gregs
Supreme Court
Parsonage for Turner Church to Be Erected
Turner Dec 4 The joint boards of the Turner Methodist Episcopal Church approve plans for a minister parsonage on church property. A building committee led by Rev. Charles Reynolds will oversee an eight room house with a $1,000 fund and support from the Ladies Guild. The church complex includes an 300-seat sanctuary and a 150-seat hall, with the current structure heated by hot air and featuring stained glass. The Turner Church hosts a Sunday schedule with Rev Reynolds also serving Southfield, and a re-opening at Luthfield Church is planned for Dec 5 following recent renovations.
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Ladies’ Guild
Methodist Episcopal Church
Southfield
County Officials Present Annual Poor Report for 1909
County Superintendent of the Poor and Sheriff-elect Alexander C Rutherford presented a lengthy annual report for the year ending November 1, 1909. Read in full, the document covers county poorhouse care and per capita costs, with total expenditures from November 1, 1908 to November 1, 1909 totaling 52865.54.
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Alexander
C. Rutherland
Anu
Committee On Superintendent of Poor
Diamonds Gone Valued at 300 Dollars in Hotel Theft
Miss Annette Chavinaux reported three rings worth about 300 dollars left in a hotel washroom at Brunner’s Lake View Inn near Cromwell Lake on Sunday November 7. Rings included a sapphire and marquise diamond pieces with green stones and a blue center. theft remains unsolved with a $25 reward offered.
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Woodbury
Mountainville
Miss Chavinaux
New York
Long Island
Lamoreaux
Henry Osterhout
Osterhout
Knights of the Grip Enjoy Themselves At Meeting
Middletown Council No 26 of the United Commercial Travelers met in Royal Arcanum rooms Friday. O J J Werley was initiated and others considered. Frank C Brady clarified with clarinet solos and A J Baird piano. A quartet including Weiser Green Marvin and Horton rendered pieces. Baird played The College Girl. Refreshments and social hour followed. visitors from Newburgh and Poughkeepsie attended. Committee G H Conk and David C Buell managed the stairs.
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Middletown
United Commercial Travelers of America
Royal Arcanum Rooms
O.J. J. Werley
J. B. Jordan
Order
Frank C. Brady
A. J. Baird
Weiser
Green
Marvin
Horton
Mr. Baird
Mmidnich
Newburgh
Poughkeepsie
Stair
G. H. Conk
David C. Buell
Erie Short Cut Strike Widespread Delays Freight
December 4 reports say the sutchmen's strike in the West disrupts Erie lines and wider areas. Stations notify agents that no live stock or perishable freight will be accepted for routes via St Paul Minneapolis Great Northern Sioux City Billings. Freight will be delayed due to the labor action.
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Times-Press
Turner
Sutchmen
Erie
POTES
Agenas
Ani
Campens
St Paul
Minneapolis
Great Northern
Sioux City
Northern Pacific
Billings
Mont
Newburgh Man Denies Attending Conference
A Newburgh resident named A. Brown says he was in the city Friday and did not attend a political conference. The report claimed Major McClang hosted a gathering with several Democrats from Newhursh and elsewhere, which Brown disputes.
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Newhursh
Major McClang
Unser Sheik
A. Brown
Mink and ermine sighting and local notes from Bullville
A rare ermine caught by trapper B Woodward Shaw near Bullville marks a notable fur bearing event south of the Canadian line. The article also notes Miss Dorothy Sherer’s fourth anniversary gathering, a visit from Edward E. Conkling, heavy snowfall, cattle trade activity, and visits from Crystal Run residents Mr. and Mrs. James J. Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Charles F Mackison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Woodward Shaw
Dorothy Sherer
James J. Houston
Crystal Run
Charles F. Mackison
Bullville
Monticello Woman Breaks Arm After Foggy Fall
Mrs. M. H. Couch wife of Counsellor M. H. Couch of Monticello fell on a foggy sidewalk Tuesday near L. L. Weed’s residence and fractured her right forearm. The article notes Australian Squatters and crown lands in the past with a stray historical line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Couch
Monticello
L. L. Weed
Invention of a Former Resident in Omaha Gets Pay-as-You-Enter Cars
The Omaha Daily News reports the installation of pay-as-you-enter streetcars by Thomas E. Wood, a former resident and son of Benjamin Wood. Ten cars began service on the Farnam line with fare collection at entry, conductor stationed inside, and warnings posted Have Your Fare Ready. The interior shifts favor small back crosswise seats and front long side seats to aid conductors. Early difficulties are expected as riders adjust, but similar systems have worked elsewhere and may replace older cars if successful. The article features pictures of the new cars and the inventor.
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Bart
Smint
Companion
Boston
Mass
Omaha Daily News
Thomas E. Wood
Benjamin Wood
Fred B. Wood
Jacob J. Wood
Rantall D. Wool
Wood
Hagid: Chemical Engine & Hose Co
Omaha
Farnam
Atore
Monhagens Fire Auto Under Private Test Near Children’s Home
A private test of Monhagens' new combination fire apparatus was held Saturday near the Children's Home. High winds hindered the demonstration as hydrant pressure produced a twenty foot stream while the pump generated a seventy six foot arc. Witnesses included President Elliott, A. B. McIntyre, and Assistant Foreman E. Millen Jr. The machine was operated by driver Ted Harmon.
Price Sells and the Quality Tells at Demerest Dry Goods
J W Demerest Dry Goods Co on 6th Street Middlet presents a Christmas toy and garment showcase. Wide selection includes furs, coats, silk stockings, capes, dolls, and broadcloths with emphasis on quality and value. Discounts and varied styles aim to attract early shoppers.
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J. W. Demerest Dry Goods CO
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Board of Supervisors
Port Gerwis
Talis
Det PaTh
Decker
Amg
Tean
Montgomery
Adoyten
Turner Church
Daniel Starr
Tesneton
Nextereth
Tn Pak
New Worth
B. M.arent
Union League
Frank H. Mather
Omanis
St Ranhelemes
Channeh
Brooklin
Merty
Aselsied Hie
Mather
Jakii
Unio League
Inh
Broskisn
Tlmas
Enie
Chester St Ote
Alale
Crawford One
Greenville Face
Rey Ae Gaglia
Minisink Ear
Monroe
Gumnery Pres
Hope
New Windsor
Port
Jervis
Knights OF the Grip
Edward E. Conkling
Australia
Mons’ Fire Auto
Deacrest
Quy
Hebi Folhee
Ose Frere
Myat
Bestgette
Storm Cape
Demerest
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