Ulster County Agricultural Society elects officers
Falenville December 10 At the annual Ulster County Agricultural Society meeting officers for the coming year were elected Frank J. Potter president Francis Garrison Jr vice president R W Thompson secretary Allen Potter assistant secretary W K Shook treasurer John Heineman superintendent Mrs W K Shook ladies superintendent Directors for three years George S Holmes Frank Seaman Russell T Cookingham Louis A Hoornbeck Associate directors William C Rose M Eugene Clark James A Myers Dr L E Vernon Hon Thomas H Benedict John J Ryan were also named as associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falenville
Ulster County Agrcultural Society
Frank J. Potter
Francis Garrison, Jr
Wallkill
R. W. Thompson
Allen Potter
W. Kelly Shook
John Heineman
Local social and post notices mark week in ward activities
Reports by officers show strong finances of the society. Ward Post No 191 G A R elected John Powers commander Jacob Kopf Jr delegate and others to lead for the year. Sun Ray Water Company stockholders met in Brooklyn. Mrs William L Douglas hosted five hundred at Maple Avenue. Mae VanDeusen sells Red Cross stamps locally. Rev and Mrs W L Steiner head to Mt Kisco for new field. Pioneers course third lecture at Norbury Hall featuring the Royal Quartet. Lemuel DuBois visited New York recently. Mrs George McDowell and children with the Weser family at Ulster Heights. DuBois Vanderlyn hosted Kerbulson visitors. Louise Quigley attended a niece’s funeral in New York. Charles Oakley and family visited Middletown relatives on Brodhead Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Post
John Powers
William
Mae VanDeusen
Red Cross
W. L Steiner
Mt. Kisco
Woodbourne
Charles . Browning
Brodhead Street
Charles, Oakley
Middletown
Nira Oakiey
YanLeuvaa
Democratic Club Endorses Harding in Otisville
At Otisville meeting of the Mount Hope Democratic Club Frank Greenlenf was elected president replacing Eugene McGovern. The club unanimously endorsed Charles Harding for postmaster. Scotchtown hosts reception for Rev Schoonover and his wife at church parlors Friday evening with full attendance sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Club
Mount Hope Township
Otisville
Frank Greenlenf
Eugene McGovern
Charles Harding
Scotchtown
Interstate Commerce Commission Annual Report Highlights Rail Reforms
The annual report to Congress from the Interstate Commerce Commission urges compulsory steel cars for passenger trains and bans wooden cars ahead of steel ones. It seeks clear authority to examine railroad records, a fixed period for bringing charges, and standard operating rules. The report notes winter shifts in traffic, ongoing accident investigations, and discussions on higher freight rates and pending Supreme Court reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce
Commission
Supreme Court
Musicale benefits Otisville village Christmas fund
Dee and Mrs Robert Ketcham entertain out of town friends for a musicale this Saturday evening to raise funds for a Christmas tree. Admission twenty five cents for adults ten cents for children. Grace Newkirk plans to perform The Sleighride duet. Local names appear including Mitchell, Lang, Field, Taborsky, Johnston, and Crane with talk of a fundraising event and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otisville
Dee
Robert Ketcham
Whartsboro
Miss Grace
Newkirk
Mugesinez
Milred -Robtins
Finchvills
Jwhn Field, Jr
Newburgh
Sanktorim
Harrimad
Pister
Johnston
A& Brooklyn
D. W. Lang
Thig Village
Charles Taborsky
Charles Taborsky, Is. Confined, Ate the House With A Few Mrs. Goettinger
Ida Ogden
Middletown
RK. N. A
Oracle
Mantle House
Martha Mitchell
Ida M. Carter
Glorianna DB. Hull
Emma G. Hawking
Marshe
Ada M. Finch
Inside Séntinel
Nellie FO Retclam
Outside Sentinel
Kate Mulotk
Anna’ Moore
Dolly Crane
Ant Mra
J.J. Crane
James Runvalis
Sundar
Im B. Plumer
Frank Ruggaber
Montgomen Notes and Local Socials in Middletown Area
Fragmented items recount a rough ride in Middletown amid mud and snow, with Hermon K. Anderson confused by illness, and Miss Nelle Sawres visiting Coldenham. Social notices report Joe Haskin’s orchestra for a Grange dance in Sesville and a Grove Street Whist Dish at Mr and Mrs Hravey Harris residence on the 16th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomen
William
Middletown
Hermon K. Anderson
Miss Nelle Sawres
Newark
Ie & Goent
Relat Res
Coldenham
Joe” Haskin
Hell
Sesvlle
Grove Street
Hravey Harris
Damage case delays court in Newburgh trial
In Newburgh on December 10 1912 Samuel Me Meekin a car inspector for the Erie at West Newburgh suffered a crushed hand in January 1913 injuring him permanently. The case under the Employers Liability Act seeks 85 00 with Rendich Gardner of Middletown as counsel. The court adjourned after service issues and a missing process server delayed proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Samuel Me‘Meekin
North Water Street
Erie
West Newburgh
Rendich & Gardner
Middletown
McMeekin
Scott &Sneed
Supreme Court
Tomp’kins
Watts, Oakes & Bright
Bavit Bosman
Erie Railroad ‘Co
Haniou
Rendich & Er
Sneed
New York
Mintyres to Hold Court in Newburgh
Newburgh December 10 members of the Fifth and Tent Separate Companies N G N Y have been summoned for a delinquency court to be held at the State Armory Tuesday evening December 36 Major A B McIntyre of Middletown will preside Many guardsmen summoned most charged with minor violations likely reprimands but heavier fines possible with potential short sentences for nonpayment
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Newburgh
State Armory
Evensing
A. EB. McIntyre
Middletown
Deputy Doty at His Desk in Newburg
Newbureh December 10 Deputy Cor lector of Internal Revenue Willa Ty Doty and assistant Former Deputy Heacy Lawson were at the post office desk handling duties as a storm rages across the interior of the country. The storm has wrecked orchards and years of work bringing trees into bearing. In the last ten days Doty has officiated as bearer at four funerals in Circleville among aged residents, a family line he notes as unparalleled in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circleville
Newburgh Court Orders Repair Of Damaged Witness Stand
Justice Tompkins ruled on Monday that the witness stand in the Newburgh court room was unsafe after teatifrime damage. A new stand was ordered and installed. The court crier now ensures witnesses do not injure themselves when leaving the stand. A damaged American flag at the courthouse was also noted and replaced after wind and ice damage this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Justice Tompkins
Grange
Arrival of Willan Wright Jr. Prompts Family Notice
Mr and Mrs William W Houston of Monhacen Avenue announce the arrival Monday morning December 7 at 7 oclock of Willan Wright Jr. Mr Houston is a nurse at the State Hospital. Mrs Houston was formerly Miss Nellie Moran of Montgomery, N. May the event be celebrated with joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W Houston
Monhacen Avenue
Ocoock
Willan Wright Jr
Houston
Aurse
State Hospital
Nellie Moran
iMontgomery
Phillipstown Victory in Highway Case at Putnam Court
The jury found for plaintiff Charles S. O Banks in a Phillipstown case over a dangerous highway fence. The verdict awarded $4500 with judge Southard to set aside if improper. decision reserved by Justice Tompkins as arguments over county line between Putnam and Dutchess persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
Phillipstown
Putnam County
Putnam
Dutchess
Bonnsbtroft
Giake Paty
Aries
Breakneck Hill
Philiipstown
Tees
Tompkins
Aisralase Ped
Dudga J
Bennet. Southard
Lala
Ore
Southard
Priefe
van. Etten
Kingstony
Santa Tine
Phillipato
Fishkill
State Hospital Club Officers Hold Important Executive Meeting
The State Hospital Club held a Monday afternoon meeting in the club parlors with officers including Miss Agnes M Valley president Miss Helen G Hayes vice president Dr William E Kelly treasurer Miss Frances M M Terns secretary and directors Louis Kllig Mrs Brown B Hunter Thomas D Stevens and Miss Catherine Farina. Reports praised bowling equipment plans and a silver trophy match with Goshen Ladies Bowling Club. The club announced new pictures for walls and a January start for dancing lessons with an instructor and funds shared by the club. Additional plans cover theatre outings future entertainments and a store installation for serving first class suppers. A leaflet outlining the club’s aims was prepared for new employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hospital
State Hospital Club
Agnes M. Valley
Helen G. Hayes
William E. Kelly
Frances MM. Terns
Louis Kllig
Brown B. Hunter
Thomas D. Stevens
Catherine Farina
Mig
Wavs
Nts
Tangaments
Wey Nigo
Goshen
Ashley
Funeral Party Struggles With Bad Roads to Maybrook Infant Burial
An infant of Mr and Mrs James Albany Maybrook died early morning. Wires down blocked telegraph and telephone links delaying contact with an undertaker. Joseph F Canade Maybrook brought relatives to town in his auto for funeral arrangements with Undertaker P J Reilly. Distance about 19 miles, roads obstructed by fallen trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Albany
Maybrook
Joseph F. Canade
Tonke
J- Reilly
Campbell Hall
Canada
Burnside
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Ulster
Ellenville
Village News
H. D. Gould CO
Railroad Ave
Studebaker
CASE
FORD
Post Garage Company
Ine
Harding
Smith Bros
Agpre
Christ Muffers
Chas. Wolff, Jr
North and
King Sts
Middletown, N. Y
Men’s and Boy's Outfitter
Montgomery
Mintyre
Deputy Doty
Sarah E. O’banks
Hospital Club
F. D. Kernochan
North Street
King Street
N. Y
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