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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
7
The State Prison Commission hearing on the village lockup was delayed to January 5 as Goshen seeks permission from the Board of Supervisors to confine women prisoners in the county jail. The village offers one dollar for the permit, lodger placement remains unsettled, and a settlement is expected soon.
Minisink Hook and Ladder Company has raised funds to fully outfit a room in the Morris Memorial building to serve as a dedicated Hook and Ladder room in the Goshen Emergency Hospital. Dr. D. T. Condict will purchase and deliver equipment once the hospital is ready.
Obituary items detailing the deaths and brief life summaries of Mrs. Dora A. Warner Free, Mr. Moses DeWitt VanFradenberg, Rev. Francis Washburn, Mr. William Gibbs, Mrs. Mary Colling, Joseph Lawrence, Thomas Bennett Barsett, and Robert Keen. Notices cover birth dates, family survivors, church affiliations, service details, and locations in Newburgh Circleville Port Jervis Edenville and area.
Monticello postmaster Hur teen Beecher plans to resign after 16 years. His term ends this month with no successor named. Three candidates enter the race H Blake Stratton John J Buros and K D L Nivin though rumors speak of several dark horses. If no appointment is made Beecher may stay on.
Monticello December 7 Dr James A Cauthers reports his black mare has just passed her 80th birthday. For years she has lived at the John Elliot farm Glen Wild and been treated like royalty. Recently she was brought to Monticello and placed in a fine bar stall to end her days. The doctor recalls his first gallant effort to practice medicine with the aid of his faithful horse.
Chester J. Brown of Newburgh announces his candidacy for postmaster at the end of the current term. Brown, a member of the local Democratic organization and former committee member from the Third Ward, is 64. He has resided at the Hotel Cottaril and is survived by his mother in East Orange, New Jersey.
The funeral for Theodore T. Hulse was conducted by Rev. Dr. RE. VanDyke Wight at his parents’ house near Milo. He was buried in Wallkill cemetery Phillipsburg with cousins acting as pallbearers. A private funeral for Mrs. James A. Grier occurred at 29 Spring Street with Rev. Theron Brittain directing and G. A. R. pallbearers.
The notice records several marriages: Madeleine Electa Kidd to Frederick DePuy at 11 AM in Newburgh with a small family ceremony. Bertha E. Weever to Leo Schuster of Campbell Hall with a wedding trip to Washington. Catherine Fleurs to Everett (unlisted surname) at the State Hospital. Charles Lee of Port Jervis to Alice S. Brower of the city. Emma Bahr to Joseph L. Bahr Jr at Cobdenham. Powers and Muratack marriage at the First Presbyterian manse with a listed address for the couple. The piece lists locations including Newburgh, Campbell Hall, Port Jervis, Bath Beach, and Mon ticello.
Spring Glen notices report Miss Anna Tice recovering well after an appendectomy performed last week. The item notes support from friends and mentions Mr and Mrs James Fischer visiting or spending time with her.
Chicago reports that Frank Ryan known as Prof Milton and Barney Bertsche implicated police in profits from a clairvoyant swindle ring. Chief Gleason suspends involved officers and the NY police are said to have received bribes. Confessions cite nearly 150000 dollars in 1912 18 in returns with police taking about half. Hoyne says NY police asked for confirmation but lacks independent evidence. A clairvoyant alias Prof Milton swindled several women from Academy avenue locals.
Liberty Corners road fill and hillside grading contracted to Schunnemunk Construction Company with 60 cents per cubic yard for earth and 1.50 per cubic yard for rock. Work includes 14 foot wide road with natural slope and hill cut on Minisink side to improve grade. Steam shovel on site.
Goshen Grange elected officers including Master H C Marston Overseer Stephen Boxith Lecturer Mrs Join J Stage Steward John J Downey Assistant Steward Addison J Taylor Chaplain William Hughes Treasurer Jamey K Houston Secretary John J Slage Gate Keeper Arthur Tuthill Ceres Mary Hawkins Pomona Mrs D B Ryerson Flora Mrs Fernando Wook Librarian Trustee for Three Years J K Houston After the election delicious refreshments were served.
The Middletown and vicinity Ministerial Association met at Thrall Library on Monday at 10 o clock. Hers R O Kirkwood I Haines and F P Bunten spoke on International Peace and the Church's Attitude Toward the Present War and the Military Spirit of the Nations. A lively discussion followed as the attendance remained strong despite stormy weather. Mr and Mrs James Kate hosted a Friday evening party at Griswold home that was a great success with refreshing meats and a pleasant social hour.
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