Land transfers recorded in Goshen and surrounding towns
A sequence of deeds shows parcels of land exchanged in Goshen Newburgh Wallkill and nearby towns. Transactions include Walworth to Walworth in Tuxedo and New Windsor with sums from 1 to 16 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Walworth
New York
John C. Walworth
Mon Rochelle
Tuxedo
Jay Herbert Newbury
Goshen
Powell Avenue
Newburgh
Anson J. Fowler
Walter, B. Mills
Wiliam H. Hyndman
William J. Scott
Miller Street
Frederick J. Depperman
Wallkill
Mary Pape
Heene
Warwick Poultry Show Set for January 1917
Warwick announces the second annual Warwick Valley Poultry Association show to be held January 9 10 11 1917 in Warwick New York. Barred Rock Wyandotte White Leghorn White Rock and Bantam classes attract cash premiums ribbons and special prizes donated by local merchants. F W Corey of Newburgh will judge. Premium lists available from secretary John E Ayers. Entry lists close Tuesday January 2 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Warwick Valley Poultry Association
F. W. Corey
Newburgh
John E. Ayers
N. Y
Jno
STOP MILK SALE STOP MILK SALE VILLAGE ISSUED
Papers served on Village Health Officer L J Merritt in an action by farmer Thomas Eade seeking compensation for milk loss at 4 50 daily after an illness in a child tied to the Eade farm. Affidavits claim the child did not have scarlet fever and state health officials advised action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden
L. J. Merritt
Thomas Eade
Tt. Merritt
Eade
Frank Hobmes
Anson J. Fowler
J. William H. Faulknner
Killett
Mouton
Dave
Hermes
Eadé
State Health & Personal Investigation
Merritt
Berry
State Health Department
Mately
Huguenot Thanksgiving Day Notes and Visitors
Thanksgiving Day at Huguenot was marked by friendly visits and meals among residents and relatives. Harold Vaninwegen Alles Swartwout Mr Mack and family, Johnsons, Ackersons, and Fowler family gathered with local residents, while Hartwood Creek guests were mentioned. A deer hunter, Amon Tecker, recalled a three-pronged UR kill, and Mable Dover returned from Hartwood Creek with family. Friends shared music, dancing, and a refined social scene as guests traveled from Scranton and New Jersey to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoceendt
Harold Vaninwegen
Alles
Frank Swart
Mack
Montarve
Ford
Ackerson
Chester
Johnson
Joe Fowler
Hartwood Clee
James Bomett
New York If
Amene
Amon
Tecker
Merrel Tarkett
Frifar Erenine
Yemen
Middletown Eyes 1928 State Grange Meeting
A strong effort unfolds to bring the 1928 State Grange gathering to Middletown. County Grangers probe support from prominent members and believe Middletown has a fair chance to be chosen as host, a move seen as advantageous for the city and its business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Engine and Four Cars Derailed on Wisner Avenue Incline
New York Ontario & Western locomotive No. 53 and four coal cars derailed at 6 o clock Tuesday afternoon while attempting to ascend the incline above the coal elevator between Wickham Avenue depot and Wisner Avenue shops. Track damage occurred. no injuries reported. Rail yard wreckers towed the derailed train back, and track repairs were completed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ontario & Western
Wickham Avenue
Wisner ‘Avenue
Carruth
Sherman
Annual Meeting of M and U Railroad Names Officers
The Middle town and Unionville Railroad Company held its annual meeting in New York City on Tuesday afternoon. Officers elected for the coming year include President C. I. Henry, Vice President and General Manager J. A. Smith, Secretary Frank H. Finn, and Treasurer G. T. Townsend. Directors selected: Newman Erb, J. A. Smith, C. L Henry, F. H Finn, R. H Clark, F. Sanford, A. W. Townsley, G. T Townsend, B. F. Wollman, C. O Henriquez. Executive Committee: Newman Erb, C. I. Henry, and G. T Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown and Unionville Railroad Company
New York City
I. Henry
Maneser
J. A. Smith
Frank H. Finn
Tressurer
G. T. Townsend
Choven
Newman Erb
C. L Henry
F. H. Finn
R. H. Clark
F. ¥. Sanford
A. W. Townsley
B. F. Wollman
C. O. Henriquez
C. I. Henry
Van Aken Trial Postponed Again in December Term
Kingston reports Justice Radd opened the December term of the Supreme Court with 49 civil cases unfinished. The Van Aken trial, anticipated this term, will not occur, keeping Edwin Van Aken in county jail until spring when the court reconvenes. Van Aken has spent about two years in the county jail and at Sing Sing Prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Radd
Supreme Court
Court House
van Aken
Ufel
Edwin van Aken
Couny
Ta Sing Sing
Child Is Born On Mother's Birthday In 1916
Mr and Mrs EE Hunter of 105 Sanden Avenue welcome an eight pound girl named Armelia Carolyn born at 6 40 p m on December 3 1916. Dr M C Comper attended the birth as he did when the mother was born twenty five years ago.
Barn Destroyed in Hurleyville Barn Fire}
A barn owned by William M. Prince in the village of Hattexsfile burned this afternoon striking most contents saved. Fire crews used water to halt spread and origin is under investigation. Damages estimated about 1500 dollars with 309 dollars fire insurance. Other brief items mention William J. Bell’s transfer and local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Prince
Hat-texsfile
Sussex Man Confesses Theft of Skins Amid Local Crime
Sussex December reports detail C C Stanton of Lewisburg admitting to trapping many skunks and selling pelts. neighbor George Hardick, suspected, confessed after being questioned and jailed at Newton. Also notes on local church gifts, marriages, births, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sussex
C. C . Stanton
Lewisburg
George Hardick
Staton
William Arnot
Hardick
Levi Paugh
Newton Jat
Newton Court
Ore Formality and Fractured Text in a 19th Century Column
A fragmented OCR style excerpt shows garbled dialogue and stray phrases about a letter and a professor note. The text hints at formalities, family remarks, and a newspaper column’s stray ad-like insert, with unclear attributions and dates.
Compulsory Military Service Urged By Army Expert
Dr. C. A. Seymour, major of the First Field Artillery, told the Protected Home Circle in Binghamton that the nation must adopt compulsory military service soon. He argued the army is inadequate and the National Guard cannot replace universal service, predicting the system will come within years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Seymour
National Guard
Binghamton
Dec
United States
C. A. Seymour
Protected Home Circle
Vote Count Slow on Proposition in New York State
Albany December 5 Estimates from unofficial returns show defeat of the proposition to hold a Constitutional convention with a statewide adverse majority near two hundred thousand. Upstate counties all opposed. Greater New York partial returns and Kings County not yet in. Metropolitan District may favor convention by a speculative 150,000, but no solid data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Upstate
Greater
New York
Kings County
Settlement decree in Hall Estate and related matters
In Newburgh Surrogate's Court a decree granted for the settlement of Margaret Jane Hall's estate with executor Harry Tweddle and value $6,956.36. A decree granted for the guardianship of James Elmer Waring, now of age, in a Hamptonburgh case. Melissa Williams of Walden admitted to probate. husband Levi Williams acting as executor and sole beneficiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Margaret Jane Hall
Mont- Romery
Harry Tweddle
James A. Mapes
James Elmer Waring
Hamptonburgh
Melissa Williams
Walden
Levi Williams
Hospital Board Elects Officers at December Meeting
At Thrall Hospital the Board of Managers elected officers for the coming year. Mrs RA G Sliter was chosen second vice president replacing the late Mrs George H Decker. Mrs D D Schoonmaker became corresponding secretary succeeding Mrs James F Tuthill who resigned to become treasurer after Mrs E W VanDuzer resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
Thrall Hospital
RA. G Sliter
George H. Decker
D. D. Schoonmaker
James F. Tuthill
E. W. VanDuzer
Authoress to Build Artistic Driveway for Burnett Home
Newburgh reports ground broken for a spacious driveway to the future home of Frances Hodgson Burnett in Wall, Gate. The novelist plans a summer residence on the Sateriee place, with plans for the house and outbuildings in progress. The Burnett property is described as a show place and will add literary prominence to the New Windsor and Walls Gate area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Wall
Mra Burnett
Burnett
New Windsor
Walls Gate Colony
Tom Boram
O'Lowries
Fragmentary Text Reveals Love Triangle Amid Poverty
The passage shows a woman torn between two men, one poor and one wealthier, with lines detailing affection and jealousy. The dialogue hints that she loves the poorer suitor yet resents the richer one escaping with money, reflecting social tensions.
Medics Elect Officers at Orange County Medical Society
The Orange County Medical Society met in Goshen moving picture hall at 2 pm. Officers elected for the year include President Dr E C Rushmore and Treasurer Dr H J Shelley for ten consecutive terms, with a full slate of vice presidents secretaries and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Rushmore
Orange County Society
The
Orange County Medical Society
Moving Picture Hall
Goshen
E C Rushmore
Tuxedo
B.C. Hamilton
E G. Cuddeback
Port Jervis
H J Shelley
Middletown
D. H. Sprague
Central Valley
R. L. McGeath
D. B. Hardenwergh
Robert Kearns
State Society
E. M Schulte
W. W. Davis
Cheater
W. S Gleason
Newburgh
E. G. Thompson
C. L Redfield
A. W. Preston
F M. Bernhard Montgomery
W J Carr
Newhurth
WH. B. Swartout
E C. Rushmore
Erreurs
H. J. Shelley
Shelley
A B Wadsworth
State Laboratories
Albany
Ty B Hardenbergh
A. M Wegentt
Donald Gordon
New York City
Charles B. Townsend
A. B Swartwout
Hardenbergh
Kinne
Schultz
Bernard
Montgomery
Cotter
Maybrook
Cuddeback
Deviz
Pine Bush
Daris
Dawley
Westtown
Dworetzky
Otisvile
Elliott
Gleason
Ardiley
Walden
Hamilton
Howell
Mars
Florida
McGeoch
Rullson
Monroe- Rushmore
Snyder
Thompson
Bachelors Elect for 51st Season
The Bachelors elected officers on Tuesday evening at Exelsior Hook and Ladder parlors. A Lawrence Moffatt was named President with LeRoy S. Rowley as Vice President and Charles D. Swayze as Secretary and Treasurer for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company
A. Lawrence Moffatt
LeRoy S. Rowley
Charles D. Swayze
Sullivan County Democrats Spend $925
Albany December 5 The Sullivan County Democratic committee filed with the Secretary of State shows receipts totaling 925 all contributed by the Democratic State committee. The entire campaign fund was expended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Sullivan County Democratic Committee
Staif
Democratic State Committee
Port Jervis Traction Company Sold in Streetcar Interest
Port Jervis news reports the local traction company sold to Milford Port Jervis road interest holders after a Common Council meeting. Verification of mileage could not be made. President Man Revie, in town on Tuesday, attended the business visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Man Revie
Local Notices and Social Calendars Across Town
Mosk's orchestra will play for a dance for the Bellville Grancers in their hall on Four night and in Pine Ros h for the Maccabees Society on Friday. Ma Stevens died of apoplexy aged 64 and was buried at Hamptonboro. A Missionary Society meeting of the Presbyterian Church will be held Wednesday at 3 oclock at Mrs Vanderers home. Miss Sarah F Brown of New Hampshire visited the town. Chauncey Brooks is adding 22344 to the home of James McBriar in Brick Court.
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Sanford Wilson
Wilson
Asbery Park
Sussex
Henry Manzies
York
Mankles
Lewis
Harden
Giles
M. Wilson
McCay
John Mierz
Evers
Pitet Raptet
Sresex
Samaritan Lois
Sresey
Bertich Chath
Rannele
Hamilton
Hawaii
James M Martin
Jessie O. Martin
Westtown
Jennie Swarts
Newark Normal School
Wolfpit
Harvey Dickson
Dewitt Wilson
Lawrence Willson
Irington Preparatory School
J. M. Willson
Bank Street
Misa Ora Belle Dewitt
Florida
Walter van Sickle
Marshall VanSickle
Hamburg Avenue
Wiliam Ryerson
Lehigh University
Munson Street
Ellana
Westlown
van J .Gaasheek
Grace Hamilton
Nellie Dunning
A. C. Tully
New York
Eltr
Ramadedi
Middletown
Johan Sharp
Madee Moore
Trinity Schools
Newton Avenue
Watson 1Ittell
Franklin
Charles Cole
Fourth Street
Mabel Hayward
Mildred
Thomas
Smith
Paterson
Alanson Cole
Grand Wauchter
Montcomers
Suscor
Mier B Smith
New York City
Mien
Margaret Tali Hat
Rocheney
Howard Watkins
Ena
Pompton
Iaket
Ponehierpaje
Ivory Adame
Ponmfield, N. 2
Trang Adame
Main Street
Mosk
Bellville Grancers
Pircor
Prilian
Maccabees’ Society
Ma Stevens
Hamptonboroh
Verdict in Whitney case favors plaintiff for 5900 dollars
In Newburgh a jury returned a sealed verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the estate case of William H Hilton versus the Rev. Frederick E Whitney. The amount is 5900 dollars and the court allowed 30 days for appeal, with dispute over the period and insurance status arising among counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Prese
Newsburgh
Dec
William H Hilton
Frederick E. Whitney
Henry Kohl
Witschief
Justice Hirschberg
Whitney
Kohl
U Curance
Hudson Valley Dairy Cotrilony
Lous Kadlans
Kadans
Margaretville
Pocantico Inn
J. W. Jordan
Jordan
Jordan Fells
Cuba to Breed Its Own Horses
New York reports the Cuban government plans a national horse breeding program for draft and army needs. A breeding farm will be established in Camaguan province with 15 sires and 294 mares imported from Ireland. Miller cites Camaguan grass protein at 29 percent, higher than Kentucky bluegrass at eight percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter W. Miller
Jim Melvor
Havana
Miller
Menocal
Camagang
Ireland
Kentucky
Hartford to Stay in Grand Circuit
W H Gochet of the Connecticut Fair Association said no action has been taken to drop Hartford from the Grand Circuit. He expects the best trotting meeting in the East to be held at Chatta Oak Park in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
W. H. Gochet
Connecticut Fair Association
Murray Hill
New York
Chatter Oak Park
Perses of nets and Parsee lineage in India endure
A fragment describes the Parsee community tracing roots to a 11th century expulsion from Tersia by Mohammedan conquerors. It notes their religion and race persist, unique dress linked to Hindu king of Initia, and Parsee status as leading commercial faction in Tedia.
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India
Tersia
Initia
Tedia
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Unionville
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