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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
6
A leading actress fell ill forcing the Matricial Exchange comedy at Amusement Hall to cancel. Meanwhile Eagles Hall offers an opportunity to see the show next Monday night. Ralph Blakelock, famed landscape artist, visiting local hospital, remains healthy and unspoiled at eighty.
A concise farm note argues for large yields while preserving soil health. It cautions against exhausting fields and urges methods that balance harvest size with long term land condition.
Albany December figures from the Conservation Commission tally more than 10 000 hunters in Hamilton Warren Saratoga and Washington counties during the last deer season They killed 1 755 deer and 53 bears Hamilton led with 1 312 deer from 6 443 hunters Saratoga reported 1 150 deer hunters and 137 bucks Washington accounted for 380 hunters and 40 deer The commission estimates a minimum 100 pounds of dressed meat per deer totaling about 175 500 pounds 87 tons Bears saw an exceptional year in Hamilton county as game protectors worked with local guides and lodgings to compile records for the Adirondacks and Catskills as part of statewide deer harvest studies
Otisville notes recount visits and travels of residents including Langs, Koenigs, and Parsells, plus Thanksgiving gatherings, new births, and community happenings. Mentions of Edyth Smith on vacation, Dr. Silkman and Dr. Park’s arrival, and local social calls in Middletown, Port Jervis, and New York City.
Edgar Devise passed through town last week while Mrs Carter continues to receive messages from her son Floyd in Spartanbore. Miss Anna Mae Mitchell visited acquaintances in Middletown on Monday. Mrs Charles Reesch is slowly recovering from a severe attack of indigestion.
Renewed activity at the old faw manufacturing site at Railroad avenue and Cottage street may bring 400 to 500 jobs through Schrade Gullery Atlas Fur Dressing and Dyeing and Seamless Container companies, boosting local prosperity, real estate demand, and section growth. many workers likely from the North End. The report also notes small-scale operation at Schrade Gullery and Seamless Container, Atlas Fur Dressing not yet started, with overall positive economic impact implied.
George W Hasis of 55 Waehmar and Horace D Matin of 24 Spring titees joined the Aviation Section of the US Signal Corps in Mineola on Friday. Both are machinists with Empire Garage Co and Pilarim Garate. Matin trained as a machinist at the Dmnin Garage Co. Hayes went to Mineola Thursday for exemption certification and to show he had not been called for service.
The annual bazaar and interment of St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church will be held Thursday. Fancy domestic articles will be on sale and in the evening a fine mercantile entertainment will be given. Refreshments are reserved. When in need of advertising use the Time Press want columns.
A three day Red Cross bazaar at Middletown State Armory under Mrs Allen W Corwin reports incomplete figures. The final tally is delayed as the amount to be realized from the Red Cross calf has not yet been ascertained.
At a regular convention of Lance Lot Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias officers were elected for the ensuing year. C C¢.Chas, 1H. Coon, C-A. L. Deisseroth Prelate, C. W. Jones M. W-L C. Wood K R S-A. P. L. Altenbury M. P.-d. E Corwin Mix.-1. J. Hasbrouck Mo A-Elmer E Cole 1. G.-Edward Cranston D. G-George Tyrrell Trasier-Wam Hetman Rep.-W. T. Cornelius, Ait. Rep-F. M. McDermott.
Livery Der reports the rural letter carriers of Sallham county met at the Liberty House on Thanh-tola Tas and elected officers. Joseph F. Rinn was named president with William Brown and Stevencritie as vice presidents. William Brown also serves as treasurer with Tagene J Sheridan in Livingston Manor as serjeant at arms Chavies Barh Coliconn.
A large warehouse in Chicago suffered total destruction in a fire of unclear origin. Investigators note the blaze affected nearby structures and left several minor explosions or flare ups, with no confirmed casualties reported.
A states rights amendment will be submitted for ratification by December 1. New York members report careful review and expect the measure to reach the required two thirds majority to pass locally.
Newburgh story of William Oxborough a New York State Guard member jailed for bigamy after a party ruse to stay overnight. He claimed marriage while stationed at Vails Gate prompting his wife to file a warrant. Oxborough admitted the tale in court but was held for further investigation while other local items follow.
Joan C Chamberlain has resigned as railroad mail clerk on the O and W trains. After nearly thirty years in the railroad mail service he will devote his time to managing the Fine farm near Grantes. He was appointed January 26 19 14 and will be replaced temporarily by Mr Whatlow of Cristal Renam.
Executors James A Weller and Westchester Trust Company named to settle the late James Weller estate. The will lists real and personal property totaling around 106 thousand dollars with the estate valued at about 30 thousand dollars. Public notice of probate proceedings appears in the Dec records.
Senator Kion H Brown of Water town, a Republican in the Senate, says direct nominations under the current primary law hurt party unity and favor convention power. He notes New York’s influence and urges restoring the State Convention for broader deliberation and restraint on outside interference.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to fill a postmaster position at Middletown New York on January 12 1915. Candidates may be considered for reappointment and the compensation is seven dollars per year. Applications must be filed with the local post office and the Commission in Washington.
Postmaster Sweeney reports many stamp and certificate holders are disposing of thrift securities. A large number of stamps and certificates have been sold or disposed of, with substantial amounts managed by individual collectors and savers amid a busy period in the city.
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