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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1913

Page

8

Godfrey Sells Overlook Place At Bloomingburg

Bloomingburg on December 11 3 L Kneip of Flatbush bought the Overlook Place boarding house from Charles Godfrey a long established and popular hotel and boarding house built 1889 by G D Carpenter and improved by Godfrey with plans to operate as a Sunday and summer destination the purchaser to take possession in April also reported is a sale of Mrs G W Callard property to a new store operator around April 1 plus town news including baker George Schneider moving to Downeville and George Martin visiting his ill mother at Mrs Wallioga with townspeople urged to act promptly.

Kneip Overlook G. W. Cal-lard George Schneider Downeville George Martin

Montgomery News Roundup Focuses on Local Events

A. M. Bedford sells thirty Holstein dairy herd to Charles D. Wait but continues delivering milk locally. Howard Bedford to join contracting and building in Richfield Park. Charles VanBuskirk suffers a paralytic stroke. age about sixty. condition critical. An Italian shack near Maybrook burns. little damage beyond the building. Jack Gentry walks from Middletown to Montgomery in two hours forty minutes. distance twelve miles. claims reliability. Herbert Judson injured when working on a Maybrook dwelling. foreman for Chauncey Brooks. Mrs. Mary A. Lodge visiting Kingston. Miss Franc C. Shaw, New York, in town. Samuel Gibson and others from Yonkers on a hunting trip. Brown Brothers win iron roofing contract for Mrs. Elizabeth Green’s barn at Stony Ford. Arthur West of Middletown visits. Mrs. James Brescia seriously ill but expected to recover. A team of horses owned by John B. Mould farm runs away. driver injured. Miss Albertina Neith of New York in town. Miss Julia B. Myere of Middletown to organize a dancing class January 7, 1914. Chauncey Brooks works on roof of the new Firemanic House nearing completion. Miss Mary Lodge returns from Kingston after a week away.

Walden Montgomery Herbert Judson Maybrook Chauncey Brooks Mary A. Lodge Dr. and Mire Elting Kingston Franc C. Shaw New York He Montgomery Samuel Gibson Mr. Vernon Charles Stapleton James L. Kroft Yonkers Brown Brothers Elizabeth Green Stony Ford Arthur West Middletown James Brescia Prospect Terrace John B. Mould Albertina Neith New York City Julia B. Myere Mary Lodge Wre Iia

Obituary: Virgil Comfort Brooklyn Real Estate Broker

Virgil Comfort a noted Brooklyn and New York real estate broker died Monday after an illness of three days. He was 66 and leaves a widow plus four children Mabel Jeanie Alice and Clarence. two brothers Theodom and Alaza. three sisters Susan Phoebe Jennie. The funeral was held Wednesday at 11 o clock from his late residence with Mr. Comfort and Alanson Comfort in attendance.

Virgil Comfort Virah Comfort Brooklyn New York Hancock Street Comfort Ploomingdare Mabel J. Edward Burteat Jeanie Raymond Hinker Mr. Comfort Alanson Comfort

Obituary Notes for Efiard A Penniman in Honesdale Pa

Efiard A Penniman former pot idher of The Citizen died Saturday at his home in Honesdale Pennsylvania aged 78. He had retired from business about ten years ago and was one of the best known citizens of Heer.

Efiard A Penniman The Citizen Honesdale

Monroe Village Notes and Real Estate Deal Report

Daniel Thomas purchases William Crisiable Interest in Monroe Garage Company and assumes duties. Hawthorne Chapter to elect officers December 15. Brooks Realty sells Theodore Weygant farm to M C Migel of New York City, 120 acres, possession January. Charter Oak Council officers elected. John McGimpreey ill. Jesse Bull attends Shriners banquet in Michelstown.

Monroe Daniel Thomas William Cheater Sanderson New York Hawthorne Chapter Brooks Realty Company Theodore Weygant William K. Smith M. C. Migel New York City Forshee Hill Migel Beveraj Rhodes Central Valley Ward Brower Weygant Smith Charter Oak Council, Jr. O. U. A. M John McLaughlin William Lamoreaux Ror Talmadge Alex. Dunn Willam G. Stauble David Leachman William Conklin Moses Rake Inside Sentinel Lewis Pilgrim Outside Sentinel Foster Degraw George McGarren David Shearin William Caul Percy Pembleton Samuel King Clarence Earl John McGimpreey Aick Jesse Bull Michedeltown Shriners’ Association

Westtown Notes and Events From December in Orange County

The Presbyterian Church events for Sunday include a sermon The Golden Age and an evening topic The Supreme Greatness of Life A Sunday school after morning services and a Wednesday Frayer meeting led by Mrs John DuBois The Choral Society meets Fridays under A Stanley Osborn A bazaar by the Ladies Art Society raised 245 dollars with many patrons and visitors from nearby towns including Sussex Unionville Ridgebury and Middletown attendees and donors noted

Westtown John DuBois F. M. Line Walter E. Cole Salem

Unionville Notes and Local Arrivals on December 11

Unionville news items list a 15th birthday party hosted by Char ence Kimble with many guests from Sussex and Augusta. Visitors include Mrs. Albert Van Atta and family, and Mia Roxie Whitaker. Notices cover church events at Mt. Salem and a Sunday school gathering. Frank Ford remains confined after a fall. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Irrin Latte, and a prophecy topic plus a church service are announced for the upcoming evening.

Galousilie Charence Kimble Albert van Atta Ruswell Sussex Delwin van Atta Albert Mia Roxie Whitaker Mac Augusta N. J Ami Elston May Schultz Mra Hallock Ly Paterson Tople Mt. Salem Frank Ford C. Rodler East Strowdstrea L. C. Hantora Irrin Latte Presbyterian Church

Bullville Christmas Evening at Collahar School

A local notice invites residents to a December 14 entertainment at Collahar school. Students will perform singing and speaking at 7 o’clock. Everyone is welcome free of charge to attend and enjoy the program.

Huguenot News Briefs Mention Visits and Local Events

Local notes report Mrs A B Cuddeback visiting Berryville for Thanksgiving with relatives and a New Badfort Judd visit. Funeral attendance for Earl Gumner in Matamores. Annie Schofield ill. Mary Norris visiting in Quddebackville. William Decker hunting pole cats and selling hides. Auto accident at crossroads injures none seriously. windshield broken. Wit a Middletown guest Karl Mead. Christmas gifts arriving, including a Japanese silk coat from Japan via New York. Birds, dandelions, and strawberries noted. Mary G Cuddeback returned from New York trip. Wilfred Cuddeback new residence renovations in town. Samuel VanInwegen buys Levi Westfall farm near Port Jervis for spring move. Four deer seen on road. Wishing Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 1914.

Cross Roads Matamoros Mr. Welnant Middletown Karl Mead Mira Ayres Japan New York Mat Reynolds Port Jervis Mary G. Cuddeback New York City Wilfred Cuddeback Nathaniel Myers P. Hinneman Willson Helen Griner Samuel VanInwegen Levi Westfall

Christmas Hosannas at Pine Bush church planned

Pine Bush residents prepare a Christmas program and tree for December 23 at the M. B. Church with the Sabbath school and choir, while local updates note Jamen Smith's transfer to Port Jervis, health improvements of Joan Woodward, and travel plans of several townsfolk. Donations to Thrall Hospital include cash from County Telephone Co. and Buck Bros. receipted bills, plus food items. A Goshen rumor hints at a local clerk’s upcoming marriage.

Jamen Smith Port Jervis Fort Jervis Jersey Aid Toe M. B. Church Joan Woodward Illlness J. W. Waitten Cottage Street Middletown Marion McKinney Wellesley College John Watson Brooklyn Denton Jolly Six Poughkee Thrall Thrall Hospital County Telephone Co Buck~Bros W. M. Kemp Case Com

William Deering Dies Founder of Deering Harvester

William Deering dies at his summer home in Florida. Deering was founder of the Deering Harvester Company and a prominent industrial figure. In other news, E Klapey becomes a clerk at United Cigar Store replacing Mr Liebmann, who will return to New York City soon.

William Deering Associated Prams Miami Flo William Deer, Jing The Deering Harvester Company Ars U. S

Financier dies after mystical farewell letters

James Mc Mahon, financier and director of Equitable Life, died at Smithtown. The article recounts his odd seance inspired writings and a bizarre exchange with a young admirer, including a cryptic reply about love and berries.

Aseocated Press New York James McMahon A, Equitable’ Life Ee Smithtown

Best Story of Vay’s Prem Baseball Mag

A comic backstage tale unfolds as a famed singer refuses to perform at Yankee level show. A rival fighter offers to persuade her, returning with the star ready to sing, despite a swollen jaw from a confrontation, proving the public’s demand remains unmet by the diva’s temper.

Tures Lesring Nnger Jim Newra Varmah Sherry Pugiher

Musical recital and local events in Unionville

Unionville notices report Mrs Mary B Stoll hosting friends and Agnus Taylor receiving a surprise. Mrs Howard visited Middletown relatives. A M E Church fair supper planned for Grange Hall Friday. Ada Timbrell and pupils staged a musical afternoon with ice cream and cake. program listed with titles and student names.

Mary &B. Stoll Town Agnus Taylor M.E. Church Grange Hall Howard Middletown Ada Timbrell Orchard Street Turday Dorothea Moulton Hall Lambert Ruby Moulton Wala Isi Lutttan Garr Mildred Ruth Stillwell Lambert Wyker Carr Q'neron Emma Wickham Myrile Stilwell Allen Maude Morris Rovering Elizabeth O'Brien A. Brainard Olive Brink Timbrell M. Timbrell

M H S Basketball Team Practice at Grace Church Parish House

The M. H. S. basketball team practiced at Grace Church Parish House due to Armory unavailability. A ball was purchased for team use. Gibbe named captain, Vincent Callahan manager. and a game with Liberty set for Saturday at 6 10 PM.

Grace Church Athletic Association Liberty Gibbe Vincent Callahan Monticello Uea Newburgh

Pioneers to Meet the Fast Kingston Five

Ellenville reports a basketball game to be played Friday evening at Norbury Hall between Pioneer Nine and the Kingston Five. A good contest is expected with Roe lenberger’s orchestra providing music and dancing after the game.

Kingston Five Ellenville Norbury Hall Pioneer Nive Roelenbergers Orchestra

Follows Brother to a Grave Hasbrouck Dies in New Paltz

Jacob M Hasbrouck a Crater county resident died at his New Paltz home in his 80th year He was brother to Josiah J Hasbrouck who died recently He ran a large New Paltz business with his brother then sold to Josiah He served as secretary treasurer of New Paltz Savings Bank from 1871 until last year He was Ulster County treasurer for three years elected 1872 He twice became village president during its corporated period and later re elected

Jacob M. Hasbrouck Crater County New Paltz Josiah J. Hasbouck Jacob Hasbrouck Josiah J

Ridgebury Church Christmas Service Plan

In Ridgebury on Sunday December 11 a morning Presbyterian service at 11 o'clock led by Elder Clarence Seward includes a Christmas message. A union service follows at 7 45 pm for men seeking truth with the topic I am there a God can we know and a Q&A session.

Ridgebury Presbyterian Church Clarence Seward South Centreville

Local Notices Across Chester and Nearby Towns

Ja E L Hale and three children visit George Hale in Madison near Syracuse. James Henry slips on a stone while working, injuring his ankle. Mrs Anna Penoyer visits daughter in Maybrook and sprains her knee. Mrs E H Haisley arrives from St Paul to see her mother, now gravely ill in Jim Tuxedo Hospital. Mrs Townsend visits from Ellenville. Miss Mabel Carr, nursing student in New York, stays with Mr and Mrs J Holmes McGuinness. Mrs Nancy Durland keeps to home with sore throat. Mrs Willem Fizerald returns from Sor SVEN May. Miss Ethel Gourtier assists with extra Christmas work.

Chester Ja. E. L. Hale George Hale Madiius Syracuse James Henry Anna Penoyer J. L Cotter Maybrook E. H. Haisley St. Paul Minn Wea East Emma Duryea Jim Tuxedo Hospital Townsend Ellenville Hugh Townsend Mabel Carr Nancy Durland Willem Fizerald

Church Service in Centreville Initiates Holy Communion

South Centreville notes a Dec. 14 Sabbath service at 11 am with Holy Communion. The hour change is announced. all local Christians are invited to attend. This will be the sole preaching service in Centreville that day and will start promptly at 11 o clock.

Bositifve Speciaj Collahar Echoe At & Ovriack Centreville Pigasa Sclock

Hawkins Wins Rhode Scholarship to Oxford for Three Years

Charlies F Hawkins of Warwick Rhode Island has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship from Massachusetts for three years. A 1908 Warwick High School graduate and class editor, he attended Williams College and Harvard College. He was Phi Beta Kappa and taught and studied chemistry at Harvard College.

Warwick Charlies F. Hawkins N. Ç Rhodes Oxford Massachusetts Hawkins Warwick High School Willams’ Coblero Harvard Cottern

Cake sale and supper at Reformed Church in Bloomingtarg

Special news from Bloomingtarg reports a cake sale and supper at the Reformed Church chapel on Tuesday afternoon, encouraging all to come out for a meal. In Goshen an individual named J H Newtory closes a property gate and announces intent to permit no trespassing thereafter on Mesray Avenue.

Lndies Thy Reformed Church

Ulsterville Social Notes and European Trip Plans

Ulsterville notes report Mr and Mrs Robert McNagli visiting Denton while Mrs William Grans and children visit Oberserve. Edith and Ethel Borger move to Wellington. Misses Foster and Higham plan a New York departure with Mrs Foster sailing to Shemford then Europe bound. The Ridgebeary donation at the Presbyterian manse invites copper and welcome. A Holiday Club dance is planned at the Music Hall on New Year’s Eve.

William Grans Betelle Howe Middletown Edith Ethel Borger Jamies McKalg New York Thomes Hone Dacil Montsepest Walden T

High School Tops Rivals in City Bowling League

Middletown High School bowled three teams in the city league, defeating Excelsiors 1 and Excelsiors 2 while pushing rival Uremen’s team toward first place. A large crowd witnessed close matches and near records as MH8 led the night with strong cheering and crowd energy.

Waddaye Middletown Bs Qeimiers M. H Uls Fremen Excelsiors Hixcalsiors Excelsiora Shasuage

Press comments on political unrest and proposed Congress funding

The piece surveys various editorials and remarks from papers like the New York Tribune and Pittsburgh Post about political turmoil, large proposed government sums, and social reactions. It mentions Villa Juarez, a two billion Congress discussion, and echoes concerns about strikes, eggs price protests, and political moves shaping the cotton and railroad sectors.

Elihu Root Wins Nobel Peace Prize 1912

The Nobel Peace Prize for 1912 was conferred on Senator Elihu Root of New York. It is worth 44000 dollars. Parish House Gymnasium announces membership applications and gym info. Men pay four dollars yearly. boys, one dollar and fifty cents. Only gym members may play on basketball teams.

Associated Press Christian Norway Elhu Root New York Parish House Gymnasium Athleta Association Gymnasion

Miss Alms Meeker Secures Confectionery Post

Goshen dispatch notes Miss Alms Meeker has secured a position in George Ackley's confectionery store in town, marking a bright step in her career.

Goshen Alms Meeker George Ackley

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