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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1909

Page

3

Masons Of Tuxedo Attend Middletown Lodge Event

Middletown Masons held a lively communication with delegates from Hofman Lodge No 412 and Lorillard Lodge No 62 visiting from Tuxedo. Fred E Tilton and Dr E O Rushmore assisted in the third degree for four candidates. Tuxedo guests included Chief of Police G O Bush and other town officials. The event ended with a banquet and plans for the December 21 election of officers.

Middletown John D. Surers John Amstalden Leo Barnett F. H. Beakes Charles F. Bennett H. H. Blanchard Robert Dugdale James EB. Gibbs J. B. Giles Frank Goldbrusch T. Ed. Hayes Charles Bigham Judson C. E. Ducolon Cronon W. A. McClellan William Miner E. Pringle S. T. Dusenberry Daniel Taylor W. G. Tice

Capt. Jackson Post Elects New Officers

Capt. William A. Jackson Post 6 A R held its annual officer election. New Commander C B Wood C E L Sproat J F Terhune MC R Smith Surgeon P M Johnson Chaplain CC W Rice CD G Irwin GO G Howell Patriotic Instructor A B Wilbur Delegate WW D Robinson Alternate G W Reed Trustees J A Grier G W Reed E L Sproat Finance Committee A J Hornbeck CC Lutes H M Howell Officers to be installed January 4.

William A. Jackson A. R C. B. Wood E. L. Sproat J. F. Terhune MC. R. Smith P. M. Johnson Cc. W. Rice C. D G. Irwin A. B. Wilbur Wwd. Robinson G. W. Reed J. A.grier A. J. Hornbeck CC. Lutes H. M. Howell

Orange Hose Co Beaten by Soldiers At the Armory

At the Armory Tuesday night the A A defeated the Orange Hose of Walden in a slow basketball game. End of first half stood 7 to 5 in favor of the Militiamen and final score 25 to 7. Players included Vail McMahon Madison Benedict Cooper Stickles Scott Pareden and Walden Benedict. Referee Lloyd Burhans. Attendance was small.

Armory A. A Orange Hose Walden Militiamen Co. 7 Faith A. A Paret Vail McMahon Madinson Banker Benedict Cooper Stickles Scott Pareden Lloyd Burhans

Onion Seed Carload Records Arrival At Arden Farms

Fr D Hanter of Florida has received from Arden Farms Daiss To and the curate of the late Ralph Wisner a carload of onion seed. The seed is cleaned and ready, with 1358 barrels of onions set for spring. No other onion seed thresher and cleaner within many miles is known to exist.

Fr. D. Hanter Florida Arden Farms Ralph Wisner Hunwt

Suspended From The Trotting Association

A faulty report indicates suspensions within the Trotting Association. The entry cites failure to notify a change of water from a Prince to John Wy, with unclear dates and names, and references to Jervis and Ellen in connection with events at WW and Metered.

Jervis Ellen Ervin John

Mors Nescsciry At Leckbone Farm Journal Notice

Fragmentary OCR note from Leckbone Farm Journal mentions a wishbone and Pied anes, unclear details. Readable elements indicate a local farm notice or item entry with limited context and no actionable information.

Leckbone Farm Journal

Pork Prices on the Wing Amid Record High Costs

Central Valley reports pork prices surge past five decades. Fresh pork carcass prices rise from five to six cents to eleven cents per pound in recent twelve months. Retail pork goes for seventeen to eighteen cents. Market observes corn and feed costs drive scarcity and hog prices. With new year expected, supplies may ease and prices fall.

Central Valley Dec Highland Mills Merrits

Weston Shriners elect officers at Newburgh meeting

The Wilbur H. Weston Shriners Association of Newburgh held a beefsteak supper meeting at the Palatine. Officers for the coming year were elected: President J. S. Taylor, Vice President A. H. F. Seeger, Secretary Harry T. Coldwell, Treasurer Harry M. Waring. Executive Committee members named. Entertainment included Billy Berkes, Jack Armour, Thomas Dupe, Bert Forrest, George McKelver, and Justice Keogh. The event closed with Auld Lang Syne.

Wilbur H. Weston Billy Berkes Jack Armour Thomas Dupe Big Bert Forrest George McKelver Justice Nobles F. W. Wilson J B. Rose T. F. Chadwick J. 8. Taylor

Night drill dispute changes at Newburgh armory

Dispute between Fifth and Tenth Companies over drill nights at the Newburgh armory continues. Capt Rose seeks to revoke the current distribution after reportedly requesting Friday night drills last year for legislative duties. Headquarters decision expected within days. A highway petition in Monroe and Greenwood Lake area advances with a planned easier route replacing a hazardous one. Bethlehem congregation marks memorial gift and new communion service in Salisbury.

Newburgh Tearth Rose She Han Bethlehem Salisbury Henry Chandler D. Henry Chandler Cornsail

Central Valley Notes and Local Changes in December

Walter Evers joins his brother in the meat business as assistant replacing Jacob Beesmer. Erie Railroad land moves eyed for depot site near Central Valley with options to shift or raise the building. John Hunter builds a 20 by 80 foot cottage on state road area near Highland Mills. Victor Reaves resigns from Arden Farms Dairy for a larger post in New York. Jacob Beesmer assumes Reeves' dairy duties. Max Weyer plans to move from Jersey City Heights to Central Valley in spring. T L Knight announces a civil government class for all ages to prepare for Regents exams. Schools around Central Valley, Highland Mills, and Woodbury Falls close Dec 17 and reopen Jan 3.

Walter Evers Jacob Beesmer Evers Shokan N. Y Catskills New York Erie Erie Railroad Co Erie Engineers John Hunter Highland Telephone Co Highland Mills Central Valley Erie & Jersey BR. B. Thibaut Hunter St. Patrick's Church Victor Reaves Arden Farms Dairy Company Merrit Every Reeves Max Weyer Jersey City Heights Davenport Weyer T. L. Knight Woodbury Falls

Sudden Summons for Mrs Bugsby

Mrs. Charles C. T. Bugsby died at her Commonwealth avenue extension home early Tuesday morning after a sudden collapse. She awoke Monday healthy and did housework. her 1-year-old grandson T Rex Coleman found her dying near 4 am. Born in Honesdale Pa she was twice married and survived by two sons and two daughters and several grandchildren. Coroner Crist investigated the death.

Charles C. T. Bugsby Commonwealth Avenue Extension Bugsby T.rex Coleman Honesdale John AicCa Gaughiers Sanford Smith Clir Miles Smith Milford Pas Frank Smith Trot Frank Estes Schenectady Mins Louis Twker Albany T. Rey Colemar Crist

New Police Caps Arrive for City Patrolmen

New caps purchased for city patrolmen arrive and are described as high quality police cloth with brass buttons and a light cord. Middletown caps differ from metropolitan headgear in weather tape, folded inside. purchased through A. K. Ruggies on North Street.

New York City Middletown New York A. KE. Ruggies North Street Clichier

Extra Panel for the Brink Case in Newburgh Court

District Attorney Hogers asked that the murder trial of Henry Brink be set for the December 20 week and that an extra panel of 100 jurors be drawn. Judge Keogh ordered the panel. The Brink killing involved a peddler near Port Jervis. Laura Clark vs H H Clark annulment trial set for December 16 with Thomas Watts and John R. Taylor counsel. Judge Keogh also set December 16 call for the case regarding a restraining visitation order for the child. News from the area notes a New father at Atlantic City health retreat to return soon. Rev Father Merren of Nashville may stay in Middletown for the winter. Watch the want column.

Supreme Court Newburgh Thomas C. Hogers Henry Brink Keogh Brink Port Jervis Laura Clark Nigen H. Clark Thomas Watts John ©. R. Taylor Senator Taylor New J. Daly St. Joseph's Church Atlantic City Father Merren Nashville Enn Dean McClancy Middletown

108 year old Emily Lawrence dies after fall

Emily Lawrence aged 108 died December 1 after a fall while living with her son Lewis Lawrence near Port Jervis. She had long ties to Sussex County and previously lived with her daughters in Milford and Port Jervis. Funeral services were held in Port Jervis.

Times-Pross Emily Lawrence Orange Farm Lewis Lawrence Greenville-Port Jervis Port Jervis Laurel Grove Newton N.J Sussex County Charles Adams Frank Lawrence Colesville Rachel Scott Milford Hannah Smith Benjamin Adams Huguenot Tri-States

Family ties noted in Milford and city lineages

Rechas Boott of Milford Pennsylvania and Mrs Emily Taylor of this city are listed as children of Frank Lawrence, highlighting local family connections across towns.

Rechas) Boott Milford Emily Taylor Frank Lawrence

Diphtheria Eases as Unionville Town Notes Weave

Unionville reports diphtheria abating and normal activities resuming. Residents attended the third anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aldrich in Westtown. J B Conklin visited New York. Elizabeth Hayne visited Ellmina this week. Mr and Mrs Albert Van Beer visiting Paterson NJ. M E fair scheduled December 16. Rev Mrs MacInnes topics Sunday: The Storms of Ie and A Farewell Message of a True Hero. Mrs Elizabeth Owens fell and broke her arm Friday. Mary Halstead spent time with New York friends.

Charles Aldrich Westtown J. B. Conklin New York Elizabeth Hayne Ellmira Albert van Béer Paterson M. E MacInnes Elizabeth Owens Mary Halstead

Remarkable 91-Year-Old Quaker Patient In Thrall Hospital

There is a notable patient, Joseph M. Devoe of Spring Glen, an aged Quaker of 91, who has won many hearts. Despite ten years, he remains hale and hearty and is recovering from a recent operation unless further complications arise. The Society of Friends in the city may find a visit to Mr. Devoe especially rewarding.

Thrall Hospital Hearts Joseph M. Devoe Glen Society of Friends Devoe

Farmers Insurance Ad Offers Low Rates At 2 Cents

An old classified style ad from BOTD and DEMING at 19 North Street Middletons N offers fire insurance from reliable companies at minimal cost. It urges readers to write for quotes and to watch the want columns for more details.

Botd & Deming North Street Middletons, N

Holy Communion Service and Local Club Notes

Dec Sunday Holy Communion to be celebrated at Howell s. Mapes recovered from adenoids after an operation last week. Van Inwegen opened a butcher shop in Dr Davis property. Home merchant policy urged by T Deyo. Book Club met at Charles E Mapes home with piano solo paper on Domestic Science Whittier life and Whittler songs. Annual meeting set for third Monday in January at church lecture room.

Howells Wal Chi Leslie Mapes G. W. van Inwegen Dr. Davis T. Deyo Howells Book Club Charles E. Mapes Moniday Berths G. Mapes Lewis H. Mapea Pestole Schssssees Robert Drake Life of Whittier Charles W. Cairns Jorda Miller Wahittler Whittler

Montgomery Suit Against New York Ends Hearing

The Montgomery town suit against New York City over higher highway maintenance costs due to aqueduct work was concluded before commission No. in New Parg h. Rochester witness Arthur J. Mahon claimed cost to maintain the altered highway would be lower, while Warwick’s George F. Ketchum testified about fence post longevity. A further hearing is held today on another affected road.

Montgomery New York Newpargh Arthur J. Mahon Rochester George F. Ketchum Warwick

Stetson Hats and Accessories Sale Catalog Listing

An extensive sale catalog lists garments and accessories with wide price ranges. Items include Stetson hats from 3.00 to 5.00, fur caps up to 41, neckwear boxed 75c to 2.00, shields like mufflers 50c, full dress protectors up to 4.00, shirts 0e to 2.50, pajamas 50c to 2.00, umbrellas 1.00 to 6.00, trunks 5.00 to 20.00, gloves, hosiery, pilling and Madeley socks, suits or overcoats 3.00 to 12.00, and many other apparel and accessory items with varied prices. The list includes collars, bags, and novelty play suits with multiple price points.

Phoenix Tadian

New York Public Services Commission and Rail System Records

Volumes received include the annual report of the New York State tax commissioners and correspondence of Frederick W. Whit rate. Also listed is the Public Services Commission, with Whitdridge as receiver of the Third Avenue street railway system in New York.

New Toth State Frank B. Tetley Tve Frederick W. Whitrate Public Services Whitridgs Third Avenue Street Railway New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lorillard Lodge Hoffman Jackson Post Orange Hose.co THE Trotting Association the Times-Press Weston Shriners Moarot Ada B. Marse I. Tals Han Gpenwood Lake Monroe Mr. Hunter Doings Morschauser Sussex County, N. J Unionville Silk Sox Fownes Meyer Ene Pilling & Madeley Sox Morris B. Wolf & Bro One Price Clothiers
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