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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1909

Page

5

Forty Years Of Success Ends As Predmore Retires From Store

After more than forty years of uninterrupted success in Middletown business Condit N Predmore retires from active life. His West Main Street grocery C N Predmore & Sons is taken over by Harry B Finch who will run the business under his own name. Predmore will assist in an advisory capacity for a time. The career just closed has aided the town’s growth.

Condit N. Predmore West Main Street C. N. Predmore & Son Harry B. Finch Predmore Finch Middletown

Predmore Ness City Pioneer Businessman Courted by Town

The article chronicles the life of Mr Predmore born 1838 in Newton Sussex County NW. He built a clothing business career across Freeport Stirling Clinton Middletown and at West Main Street. Predmore prospered selling thousands during Civil War surges and later partnered with family before remarrying Annie Gray. He held leadership in local churches and the Masons.

Predmore Newton Sussex County Abram Margaret Perry Predmore Freeport Stirling Tennessee Clinton Ill Tuthill's Drug Store King and James Streets Biork Buck Bros West Main Street King’s Procert Bi Mar Har Predmore Sore Annie Gray Liberty School Preamore Ss Mens Association Wter Presbyterian Church Wilcox Avenues Finch Groters Neaterch Betriate

Verdict for Mr Delancy in Newburgh court

In Supreme Court at Newburgh, a jury awarded $200 to John Delancy after he claimed a loan to Robert L. King funded King’s 1907 campaign. Delancy denied gifting the money. verdict supports repayment. Also, Abram V. Boak sued Carrie W. Watts for real estate commission. jury awarded $875 plus costs for Boak on the Holding House sale.

Supreme Court Newburgh John Delancy Robert L. King Middletown Henry Seacord King Delancey Delaney Abram V. Boak Carrie W. Watts John A. O'Rourke Henry W Ruspen Wiggins Mr. Boak

Rev J Alex Cowan Installed at Liberty Church

Rev J Alex Cowan was installed as pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Liberty in a Thursday evening service conducted under a Hudson Presbytery committee. The ceremony featured moderator Rev Dr E Van Dyke Wight, charges by Rev H T Chisholm and Rev Robert Ogilvie Kirkwood, and a benediction by the new pastor. Cowan, formerly of Old Forge and Utica, comes with wife and two children and is expected to be well received in his new field.

J. Alexander Cowan Presbyterian Church Liberty Presbytery Hudson E. van Dyke Wight Westminster Church H. T. Chisholm Delhi Robert Ogilvie Kirkwood First Presbyterian Church City G. W. Ostrander Dr. Kirkwood Mr. Cowan Utica Liberty Church Old Forge Herkimer County

Eagles Wallop Waalkills in Indoor Baseball Clash

The Eagles defeated the Waalkills 31 to 2 at the Armory on Thursday night in a one sided indoor baseball game. The Waalkills lineup included S Rogers c Woodruff p Bull ib Moshier 2b A B Loder 3b Sauwald ss Rourke lf Skinner cf R Rogers rf. Eagles lineup featured Wood c L Wengenroth pp Thorne Herres Wen genroth Jb Randall Sweezy Brodt Vail. Umpires were Rose and Carney.

Eagles Waalkills Armory Waalkilis S. Rogers Woodruff Bull Moshier A. B. Loder Sauwald Rourke Skinner R. Rogers Eagles—Wood L.wengenroth

Mrs Wilkinson Hart Dies in New Jersey

Friends mourn the death of Mrs. Wilkinson Hart of Middletown at Westwood New Jersey. Sister of Frank R VanLeuvan formerly of this city now in Carbondale Pa and C H VanLeuvan of Olean formerly of this city.

Frank R. VanLeuvan Carbondale C. H. VanLeuvan Olean Wilkinson Hart Middistown Westwood

Funeral Services for Henry Hirst Held at St Joseph's

The funeral for Henry Joseph Hirst was held at 9:30 AM from his home and 2 PM at St Joseph's Church with Rev. Dean NeClancy officiating. Pallbearers were brothers William, Charles, Robert, and John Tiret. Burial was in the family plot at St Joseph's Cemetery. Also noted is the funeral near New Hampton for Mrs Sam Wil Prown with a quartet rendering appropriate hymns.

Henry Joseph Hirst Irxin Samwll Prown New Hampton

Joseph C Gould Elected Chief Engineer for Isha No 3B

Joseph C Gould has been elected chief engineer of Isha No 3B RT Part ders aisy. He was chosen as a delegate to the stand international Arision.

Joseph C. Gould Isha No Part Ders Aisy Gould Stand International Arision

William H Wood dies after long Goshen Middletown service

William H Wood longtime Goshen resident and Middletown public official died at 26 Myrtle Avenue at 9 30 Friday morning aged 63 Heart trouble and Brights disease were the causes He had served as Goshen police chief street commissioner and first assistant engineer of Dikeman Hose Co In Middletown he was assistant street commissioner and later an engineer He leaves a widow two daughters Minnie Cramer Nellie Rockafellow and a son Edward Wood from the first marriage and a son Harry S Wood from the second The funeral was held at 26 Mobile Avenue with Presbyterian and Westminster church ministers presiding Burial was in Wallkill Cemetery Philipsburg

Willam Henry Wood Goshen Myrtle Avenue Mr. Wood Bright Mr.Wood New Windsor Co. I New York Volunteer Engineers Emma. F. Wright Joseph S. Ogden Brooklyn Wood Dikeman Hose Co Middletown A. Henry Reed Louis Weintz General Lyon Post Bradley, Camp Minnie Cramer Nellie Rockafellow Matteawan Edward Wood Harry S. Wood Mibile Avenue Robert 0. Kirkwood First Presbyterian Church E. van Dyke Wight Westminster Church Gen Lion Post G. A. Rand Bradley Sons of Veterans

Mrs Knapp at Rest Funeral Held at Home

Funeral services for Mrs. C A Knapp were held at her home on Thursday with many neighbors and friends in attendance. Rev Francis Stoddard Haines delivered a respectful tribute as Mrs Ryer son sang selections loved by the deceased. Bearers were neighbors. Interment followed at Phillipsburgh. The Transvaal remained largely unknown to European knowledge before 1530.

Suit Set No 62 Includes Hangers and Accessories

Men's suit set No 62 offers 3 trousers hangers 3 coat hangers 3 closet loops 1 extension hat priced at 1.60. A practical gift idea described as very useful and suitable for Christmas.

Unclaimed Freight Auction Yields Cotton Bales

Sixteen bales of cotton, part of unclaimed freight from a railroad, were auctioned last Saturday in Warwick. The carload of mixed goods fetched about 1200 dollars, with excess claims such as freight charges due to the railroad turning over to the county. Elmer S. Johnson initiated bidding, with Henry H. Johnson purchasing, both linked to the New York Cotton Exchange. The county stands to receive roughly six hundred dollars from the sale under state law.

Warwick Elmer 5. Johnson Middletown Henry H. Johnson New York Cotton Exchange

Elders and deacons elected at Deer Park church meeting

The Reformed Dutch Church of Deer Park Port Jervis elected Elders E Cuddeback and A Phillips and Deacons D M McCathie and F W Sweezey at its Wednesday night congregation meeting. Phillips and Sweezey are noted as former Middletown men. The Business Men's Association announced stores will not open evenings except Saturdays until December 18.

Co. E Cuddeback Almarin Philips D. M. McCathie F. W. Sweezey The Reformed Dutch Church of Deerpark Port Jervis Messrs Phillips Sweezey Middletown

Ronk Receives New Cadillac Auto for North Street Store

H H Ronk, North street grocer, announced Thursday evening the receipt of two new 0 horsepower Cadillac automobiles for use with his business. The move highlights a push to modernize vehicles and service for customers in the local area.

MR. Ronk H. H. Ronk North Street H. P. Cadillac Automobile

Question of a Place in Monroe Seeks Rail Depot Site

Monroe seeks a site for a new Erie Railroad depot amid debate over retaining the present location or moving to one of two offered lots by grain merchant Gilbert Carpenter. The plan includes potential freight facilities, elevation of crossing safety, and impact on village traffic. Community support favors continuity with the current station, while land offers propose alternative layouts.

Monroe Publc Erie Railroad Stuart Frederick J. Knight The Erie Gilbert Carpenter Carpenter Erlé Turner

Pembleton to Retire From Trade After Thirteen Years

Special to Times Press from Highland Mills New York notes Pembleton a general merchant for thirteen years will retire because of ill health. He plans to sell stock by private bargain and rent or sell his property to meet customer needs. He aims to build two houses on his own Highland Mills real estate, seeing the field as a promising enterprise.

Times-Press Highland Mills Pemdleton Pembleton Waste ‘Sr

Erie Train 47 Delayed by Wreck Near Greycourt

Erie train 47 was delayed about an hour and a half Friday morning after a freight wheel broke causing a derailed car and six cars to leave the track near Greycourt. Wrecking crews at Port Jervis and Greycourt cleared the westbound track by 3 am, with tracks fully clear at 7 am. The damage was trifling but caused notable traffic delays.

Erie Greycourt Port Jervis Trafic

Funeral for Mrs. Charles C. T. Held at Home

The funeral of Mrs. Charles C. T. was held Friday at 1:30 PM from the residence on Commonwealth Avenue extension. Rev. F B Smithers Jr of Grace Church conducted the services. Pallbearers were sons of the deceased. Burial followed in Hillside Cemetery. Watch the want columns.

Mab. Bugsby Charles C. T Commonwealth “Avenue F. 8. Smithers, Jr Grace Church Hillside Cemetery

Men's List of Apparel and Accessories Prices

Silks Sox and a wide range of menswear items with prices from 25 cents to 20 dollars. Hats, caps, gloves, neckwear, shirts, nightwear, umbrellas, trunks, handkerchiefs, and accessories listed with varied price points and boxed sets.

Boys' clothing and accessories price list segment

A catalog-like list presents boys' wear and accessories with prices from 25 cents to 12 dollars. Items include overcoats, pajamas, pants, bath robes, sweater coats, collar bags, grooming sets, hats, gloves, hosiery, shirts, umbrellas, play suits, and suspenders. Prices vary by item and type.

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. N. Predmore Harry E. Finch Armour & Co MR. Delancy B. L. King J. Alex. Cowan ST Joseph's WM. H Wood Goshen and Middletown Transvaal Chas, Wolf Jr Men's and Boys’ Outfitter Cor North and King Sts Mr. Johnson Pembston B. B. Pembleton New York Rutherford N.J New Jersey Woodbury Pembleton Silk Sox Fownes Merer Phoenix Pilling & Madeley Sox Morris B. Wolf & Bro One Price Clothiers
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