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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
4
The ad promotes a man’s store for Christmas gifts with a wide range of men’s wear and accessories. It promises easy shopping, free exchanges after Xmas, and mentions House Coats Pajamas Bath Robes Leather Baggage Umbrellas Canes Cravats Leather Belts Suits Overcoats Mackinaw Coats Rain Coats Sweaters Golf Coats Golf Sticks Golf Balls and that parcel post or express charges are paid on orders sent away.
Samuel Gray shoe dealer recalls Henry C Hoagland a former D and W railroad conductor. they met in 1862 when Gray arrived in the country and Hoagland later moved next door. Gray describes Hoagland as a prince and laments his tragic death. State Fair dates set for Syracuse September 10 to 18, 1917.
Local notes report road work near Wurtsboro with teams moved from Wireman farm to the hilltop area to keep the road passable through winter. A large raccoon caper is noted with a 78 pound wild animal shot near Coun Hock. Local residents and visiting guests are listed among social and club events with Epworth League meeting at B C Washburns and gatherings at Frank Babcock's home.
Christmas tree event planned by Bile Church Sunday school in Montgomery with date to be announced. Montgomery Grace Lodge No 616 to hold monthly dances during winter. Moulds Orchestra to perform for the occasion. Local news notes include Joan Jay Skipson from Franklin Po and Mrs Elizabeth Wallace returning from New York to visit family.
Alec Gornon purchased a cow for Hugh Edwards and visited the Edwards home to wed beer when the animal bucked him. He was severely injured by the cow, with witnesses noting the attack could have been fatal.
Local brief notes from Rock Tavern and nearby Unionville report visits relatives in New York City. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Dunn and family, newborn arrival, and visits by Reginald Pradhaven and others. Details cover social calls, hospital stay for Belle Beemer, and suffrage club activities in the area.
Boston Transcript notes a fragmented quotation about domestic tension and money requests. The garbled text mentions a wife, voice lowering, and money, with unclear context and attribution to a Boston newspaper.
The Orange County Agricultural Society annual dinner at Mitchell Inn drew many officers and guests including Ulster County representatives. President Denniston saluted the society’s future, with speakers like Mayor Thompson and General Superintendent Vowell noting fall results and a $1,028.29 balance after receipts exceeded $41,000 amid polio-era caution.
Warwick and New Milford road project won approval of county supervisors. State Highway Commission to draft plans and specs, with further board review. Condemnation talks continue for Storm King stone land, and county road funds set at 9,610 to be raised by tax.
A small fire caused slight damage to the Neil store on Waverly in Monticello. Mrs. Neil, wife of the proprietor, was serving a customer when smoke appeared from an upper window. Local volunteers quickly fought the blaze. firemen arrived after the flames had begun to die. No injuries reported. In other news, Monticello basketball teams split. Honeydale edged by Monticello in a hard fought match requiring extra minutes. Chicken thieves strike village. John Ennis reports loss of a coop and about nine chickens stolen while his family attended a theater performance.
The social planned at the Presbyterian Church mission site was postponed from Thursday evening to Monday evening. Admission free. refreshments provided.
The Pine Bush Methodist Church schedules a three day dedication week starting Tuesday with district superintendent Rev. F. H. Dering presiding and Rev. J. Lewis Hartsock preaching at 2 30 PM. Memorial windows honor various individuals through gifts by families and friends.
A. J. Blater installed a new engraving machine and offers prompt, handsome work. Two unrelated incidents report immediate medical care and expected recovery shortly. The text notes a feeding sausage cutter run by a gasoline engine and a physician's timely involvement.
Bloomingburg, Dec. 12 A barn owned by William Godfrey at High View was blown down Saturday night no stock was in the building and a few roosting hens escaped. The Ladies Auxiliary of the M E Church will hold a fair and supper in Woodman’s Hall on Wednesday Dec 13 serving from 5:30. Elias Miller has joined Tuxedo Park as a policeman and moved there last week. Mr and Mrs Jesse Canfield have moved to Phillipsport. Mr Barnett who has been farming
The Orange will hold the sanwal election of officers on Friday evening December 15. Full attendance is requested. county deputy expects to be present. Mr and Mrs Norman Veitch have gone to Yonkers for the winter. J C Gowdey is confined to home by illness. Mrs James Kerwin is improving after an operation at Thrall Hospital Middletown. William Wilkin of New York City was a welcome caller on Shodsy.
The passage extols self trust noting that faith in oneself creates strength. It warns that even the strong are weakest without belief, urging confidence as the source of real power.
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