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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
3
Reports detail a months long gang targeting chicken farms along the Cuchecton canal and Ulsterville. Police traced harness and fowls to Middletown stalls and a Middletown dealer, with Montangue and Daniels connected to the loot. A horse dealer and deputies pursue suspects through Coldenham toward Newburgh.
The official plurality for Whitman is 145 432 as statewide returns show winners for several offices. Delegates to the constitutional convention, Congress representatives, state senators and Supreme Court justices to be canvassed next Tuesday. totals list Smith, Woodward, Wadsworth and others for Republican tickets.
Port Jervis defeated St. Joseph Sacred Heart 11 to 11 in a lively county Catholic basketball showdown at Engle Hall. The Sacred Heart squad led early with strong defense and balanced scoring from Morano Gannon and Deegan while St Josephs ciered back in the second half, but Port Jervis maintained pressure and pulled away late to win the contested game.
The document outlines court work assignments and term dates for various clerks and judges. It lists first Mondays, special terms, and monthly sessions across multiple counties, including September October November and December schedules, with proceedings in the Supreme Court.
President Wilton will urge strict economy in government expenditures in his next address. He will call for passage of the slip purchase bill and rural credits to aid farmers without direct federal aid, and support the Alexander bill with amendments. The speech will avoid new action on European war questions for the moment.
Rumors say Mrs E I Harriman shows strong interest in Grasny Point dock property near Bear Mountain Park. Contenders see deep water frontage as key to future park access linking to state roads, Cedar and Beaver Lake areas, and potential steamship freight landing.
William Graves Sharp, newly appointed French ambassador, presented credentials amid formal ceremonies. Dignitaries and officials attended as speeches outlined aims and duties in bilateral relations.
Recount in Sussex tightens race between Democrat James Baldwin and Republican WD Wilson as ballots from multiple districts are tallied. Final totals show Baldwin with a narrow margin, with observers noting legal challenges and broader scrutiny of results across the county.
Prof Hermann Hering of the Mother Church lectured on Christian Science before a large Friday audience at the new Masonic Temple. He argued that matter is a form of energy and that disease and death are errors of conditioned consciousness, proposing spiritual transformation as remedy.
Professor James F. Tuthill of this city filed a bond and notice of appeal in Orange County Court after a verdict against him in a suit brought by Rev. George Whent, pastor of Pine Bush Methodist Church, over damages from an auto accident on November 11 near Pine Bush. The trial before Justice Veata M. M. Van Alst at Pine Bush concluded recently. The defendant was represented by Frank H. Winn. plaintiff by James C. Rogers. The appeal will be heard at the January term in Goshen.
The State Fire Marshal requires Goshen High School to add and restore exits, fire escapes, balconies, and safety features. Completion and compliance with specified plans must occur within ten days, with penalties for delays.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions planning and seating with reference to New York Sun and Times, surrounding an advertisement or misprint. The text is unclear, unreadable in parts, and contains stray words about columns and seats.
The Supreme Court at Newburgh will hear only about forty percent of its calendar cases this term. Attention centers on the George St Brewster sensational case, now in Sing Sing for theft from St Luke's Hospital, and the American Bonding Company suit against the National Bank of Newburgh. James G Graham seeks 1006 for promissory notes endorsed by Brewster in Brewster bankruptcy trust.
A large paper model of Storm King Mountain for the proposed highway around the Hudson nose goes on display in Albany the State Street capitol lobby. The 20 feet to the inch model weighs about a ton and measures 30 by 15 by 12 feet, showing a 16-100 concrete roadway 289 feet above the river with two bridges and a river tank at the base. It was built by Syracuse Highway Department workers and may become a state exhibit at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco next year.
Empire Aerie 544 F C E elected Worthy President J J Shelton and other officers for the coming year at Eagle Hall after a chowder supper. Meanwhile Hartley Silk Manufacturing Co of Towanda Topton West Pittston Trumansburg and Sidney Pa faces involuntary bankruptcy with assets reportedly over 1 014 000. Norbert Hartley and John F Hartley of Goshen are connected to the firm.
William B Atwater central valley aviator and bankrupt is found in contempt of court with a US judge ordering his arrest. He is believed in Aiken South Carolina with his wife and may return to New York. a deputy marshal will pursue him on entry. The case stems from failing to pay $5000 to trustee Jacob A Decker for creditors. Grant H DeVed of the Rathbun Elmira, a hotel figure, attended the New York State Hotel Association meeting and was featured in a World caption noting his appearance and weight.
Westtown Presbyterian Church announces Sunday services with morning sermon Spiritual Indifference and evening address The Pessimist Rev F M Line to preach The week features fellowship visits and local residents sharing weekend events including hosts Mrs James Younis Mrs Coraine Sarez and Mr Overton family members Also notes on nearby gatherings and Thanksgiving visits amid damaged OCR text.
The New York State Brewers Association held its annual meeting in New York with delegates from Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Utica Albany Troy Poughkeepsie Middletown and others. Jacob Rappert Jr was reelected president with John Bradley Leonard Burwege Rudale P F Sitan and John C Helalz also reelected to key posts.
Oxing to business communications in the interest held by Nehon Z Gates of Philadelphia the owner of the Wawaparda Lake tract near the date line in New Jecnoy about six miles from Warwick the property is ordered to be sold by court. The tract includes pearie Symi ates and ingindis the ink with noted somantic bearig, a popular fishing area.
Charles S. Weis appointed as gatekeeper in Pomona with interim police duties. Friday announcement notes his role amid officer changes and Pomona Grand efforts.
Washington reports from Mexico City quote British Charge Wehner that General Carranza planned to blow up tunnels on the Vera Cruz to Mexico City line, threatening the British owned railroad.
The Pierces presented a Saturday afternoon program at Horton Memorial Church that drew a large audience and received abundant applause. Mrs. Pierces sketches showed deep emotion while Mr. Pierces impressed with strong imitations of old characters and a witty country lad. The act was praised as entertaining, wholesome, and of high quality. The next event features The Muscan tes, a renowned Russian orchestra, noted for its top tier performances.
The Intercity Matinee meeting of the American League of Driving Clubs will be held at the Historic Track on the last week of next July. Goshen Driving Club members raced in Cleveland this summer and won several prizes. A Junior League of American Driving Clubs is proposed to include cities with chair matinees on half mile tracks.
Harvey A. Lindsey, 35, of New York City, was arrested in Ithaca on a warrant for forgery in the first degree after passing a $100 forged check. He cashed two $30 checks at the Tompkins House and allegedly forged his brother's New York produce firm name on the Corn Exchange Bank. Police say Lindsey also cashed a bogus check in Newburgh amid a string of bad checks in the region.
At the regular convention of Lanse jot Lodge 169 K of P held Friday evening the following officers were elected: C Randall Wood C-W T Cornelius Preface-F McDermott M of J. EL Cocwin M. of Ex.-Galen Colema H.R. & S-A PLL Ricenbary M at A.-Hatti Lee M. of W.-L. C. Wood Trustee-Wam Herman Rep Grand Lodge-O W. Dosa Allermale-O B. Davis
Residents of Sidney Center and the New York Central Railroad debate the station name as a name change to Maywood is considered. For about 17 years the line sought to rename Sloney Center, meeting strong village opposition. The post office and railroad seek to restore the original title to ease confusion and freight handling.
Mr and Mrs Louis Walvenerger announce the arrival of a baby born on November 7.
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