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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
5
Dec 10 Monticello reports a severe ice storm damaging telegraph, telephone and electric wires. Factories idle as electric lines failed, linemen rush to restore power and communications, with repairs expected within days. Telegraph and Postal services also disrupted.
Newburgh lodge of Elks hosted a masquerade at the armory with a red white and blue drill shed display. Tickets sold well and attendees wore humorous and beautiful costumes while an orchestra of 17 led dances. Judges included County Judge A. H. F. Seeger and Mayor John B. Corwin.
Alexander Merritt, formerly bedridden for 111 days, is again able to go out. George Broughton, the letter carrier, remains in approximately the same condition as in recent days. Robe r H Dolson continues to improve. Young of Liberty, seriously ill for weeks, shows marked improvement.
A December fire at Thomas A Edison’s West Orange plant destroyed eleven of eighteen buildings and caused extensive losses estimated around 7 000 000 dollars. An explosion in the film department sparked the blaze, with Edison and family aiding in firefighting as thousands gathered to watch. Fire crews from seven New Jersey towns battled the flames as phono records films and delicate instruments burned. One worker, Schubert, was reported missing after the initial blast while about 5 000 to 6 000 employees were evacuated or warned by telephone operators. Edison vowed to mobilize and rebuild despite the devastation.
Telegraphic communication with New York was restored via a direct Western Union link, but full repairs lag for days as ice and broken wires disrupt Postal and long distance lines. Widespread damage halts service, with businesses and offices affected and repairs projected to take wide delays.
As a regular meeting of the O W Shop Employees Relief and Benefit Association held December the following officers were chosen for the coming year President George Miller Vice President Fullerton Financial Secretary William Baath Treasurer Bain Thorpe Heralding Secretary Charles H L DaVate Trustee three years Emil Fisher Jr.
Newburgh faces a water famine as Washington lake sits seven feet above the ice pipe. Officials warn pumping may have to resume by January to avert shortages.
The Queen of C. Radcar Wallaces a Central Valles hotel kergen is before Hon. W. C. Asthons referee jy bankruptcy for an examination of the bankrupt preliminary to the first meeting of creditors.
Russell, a prominent Minisink farmer living north of Westtown, was found dead in his garage beside his auto by his son Charles. Authorities suspect asphyxiation from escaping gas as he had been in poor health. A Presbyterian Church attendant and longtime Republican, he leaves a widow and son Charles, with brother in law S A Courtright.
A Senior class meeting at the high school discussed starting a commencement focus. They planned a Santa Claus event to give presents to teachers and juniors, with a committee chosen to select and buy gifts. A separate incident damaged George L Knox’s property on Commonwealth Avenue with about 140 dollars in ice and limb damage from fallen trees.
Pine Bush December reports that Montgomery Schuyler of Ulster County, living near Pine Bush, has been summoned by President Wilson to travel to Petrograd, Russia as messenger extraordinary. He accepted and will depart soon. A former ambassador to Ecuador, he speaks Russian and German and has held trusted posts. The exact mission remains undisclosed, but is described as highly important requiring diplomatic experience.
Frank Dreke, editor and publisher of the Goshen Independent Republican, sells the paper to George L. Jackson, former Goshen postmaster. Jackson orders new machinery for the plant. Earlier reports of Ed Mott closing a desk were clarified as false, and Drake’s poor health is cited as the seller’s motive.
Edward D. Hollenbeck, a known racing world owner and trainer of trailers, died at his Lynbrook home from injuries suffered when kicked by a horse in Troy New York last July. He was four years old. He belonged to the National Trotting Association the New York Road Drivers Club and the Parkway Driving Club. His widow survives.
In Binghamton on December 10 a herd on Pierce Creek road was quarantined after two cattle tested positive for a contagious disease. Authorities say infection has spread to Whitaker’s and neighboring herds, with orders for strict quarantine and movement bans on all cloven-hoofed animals nearby. Cattle will be killed within days to stem the outbreak.
Dec 10 reports say Belgian and Arras areas quiet with French advances near Lequerney and Meuse heights. British naval victory discussed after sinking Scharnhorst and Dresden, Emperor William illness described variably. Amsterdam says South Poland battle favors Germans and Austrians as Russian forces around Krakow are repulsed.
Monticello December 10 The Lake House at Kiamesha Lake was destroyed by fire yesterday. John Ernhout is jailed awaiting grand jury action after allegedly confessing to starting the blaze. Firefighters faced road-block conditions from sleet as flames consumed the building and its contents.
Cain, a resident of the area, was implicated in transporting and handling stolen Panama hats valued at $2520. The hats were moved from New York to Stanford, Connecticut, then recovered after authorities traced them. The case involves an industrial setting and multiple locations, with suspects linked to shipments and institutional work.
Rev EO Van Desa Wieht will preach his amhaal sermon to Excelsior Hose and Ladder Company at the Wet Herion Memorial Church on Sunday December 13.
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