Trolley and Auto Collision Halts Street Traffic in Clemson
A collision between a trolley car and a high power automobile at North Street and Railroad Avenue shattered the auto onto the Masonic Temple sidewalk. Occupants Mrs. M D Whitlock Richard D Clemson Frank B Hathaway and chauffeur Chanfeur Adam Hipe suffered minor injuries while the auto and trolley were damaged. The auto owner George N Clemson and the trolley crew faced a startling scene with no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
Railroad Avenue
State Hospital
Frank Fuller
A. Terwliger
Masonic Temple
M. D. Whitlock
Richard D. Clemson
Frank B. Hathaway
Tte
Examination for CT Stenographer Opens January 1916
The State Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for Court Stenographer in the Ninth Judicial District to be held in January 1916. Open to men and women, it simulates a court trial with four examiners. Applicants must be at least 26 and have resided in the district for three months before January 10 1916. Applications due January 10 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Civil Service Commission
Ninth Judicial District
Albany
Action to Recover on Sample Note in Newburgh Court
George W. Evans filed in Supreme Court to recover 139 dollars for a note after selling a team of horses to John and Jane Stedner of Sullivan County who did not pay. Horses seized and sold for 243 dollars. case paused as defense counsel moved for dismissal. Justice Hirschberg granted the motion citing Appellate Division rulings and statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
George W. Evans
Supreme Court
John
Jane Stedner
Evans
Sullivan County
Soldas
Taylor & Royce
Middletown
John R. DeVany
Birth Announcement for Charlies Stockmen Jr in Thomasville
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Mrs. Spooner of Thomasville Georgia. The child is named Charlies Stockmen Jr. The report notes Mrs. Spooner formerly Miss France Marvi and references family origins in the city.
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Charles
Remarkable Flights By Aviator At Goshen
Grant Hugh Browne of Goshen hosts Swiss aviator Domenjoz for seven weeks to promote national preparedness through aerial demonstrations. Flights over Goshen include loops at 2000 feet and 2400 feet, thrilling crowds and drawing film crews from Pathe Vitagraph and Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Hospital
United States
Grant Hugh Browne
Goshen
Browne
John Demenjc
Mr. Browne
John Demenic
Growne
New York
Hewke Captures Prizes at Grand Central Poultry Show
Grand Central Palace New York drew many visitors for six days of prize poultry and exhibits. T. B. Hewke of Middletown entered 16 Golden Glow Buff Wyandottes and won 11 ribbons plus special prizes and a national cup, marking his eighth straight best display at major shows in New York Syracuse and Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central Palace
New York
Cornell College
Europe
England
T. B. Hewke
East Main Street
Middletown
Mr. Henke
Madison Square Garden
Syracuse
Buffalo
Monticello Guards Prepare Big Smoker Chowder
Monticello December 11 The Monticello Guards plan a smoker and chowder at the Parial House Tuesday night next week for over 100 attendees. About 69 guests are invited and expects officers from Company Middletown Lieutenant Howes of Roscoe and others connected with the State National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Parial House
Company
Middletown
Howes
Roscoe
National Guard
Ticket Sales Rise in November At Erie Rail Office
Erie rail office reports November ticket sales higher than 1914 by 356 dollars while passenger ratings for the New York Ontario and Western show a small rise above last November. Officials attribute the gain to rate increases by both lines over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
New York Ontario and Western Railroad
Mrs Misa Olive Guesford Hosts N P W Club Evening
Mrs Misa Olive Guesford of 14 Hoffman Street entertained the N P W Sewing Club and friends at her home last evening. All guests enjoyed a pleasant evening with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Olive Guesford
Hoffman Street
N. P. W. Sewing Club
General Lyon Post Elects Officers
The 33rd annual election of General Lyon Post Friday evening resulted in officers for the command, vice command, surgeon, chaplain, officer of the day, quartermaster, officer of the guard, delegates and alternates. Notable names include A. B. Wheeler, D. A. McChesney, J. V. Wilson, A. Langley, Joseph Kniffin, RK. P. Knapp, A. H. Crown, Amasa Turner, Joseph Kaifin, A. H. Brown, and D. A. Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Lyon Post
A. B. Wheeler
V. CC
D. A. McChesney
Andrew
Wilson
A. Langley
Joseph Kniffin
RK. P. Knapp
A. H. Crown
Amasa Turner
Joseph Kaifin
A. H. Brown
R. P
New Hampton Social Roundup and Local Notes
New Hampton residents share a Wednesday evening party hosted by Mr and Mrs James Doyle. Mrs Probert visits Port Jervis relatives. Mr Nash completes a cellar well with water carried upstairs. Davis family plans relocation to Middletown. Community members attended Mr and Mrs Canfield’s party Tuesday. Twenty more boys arrive at New Hampton Farms this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
James Doyle
Probert
Port Jervis
Nash
Davis
Middletown
Canfield
New Hampton Farms
New Arrival at Boston Hotel Seeks Private Bath
Fragmentary dialogue notes a visitor at a Boston hotel asking for a private bath. The lines imply service inquiry but contain unclear speaker labels and punctuation. The readable portion centers on accommodations and guest expectations without further detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Puck
Interment Halts Business Across Hllenville Region
On Thursday morning all business ceased during the interment of John R. Hunt. Escorts from his staff accompanied funeral rites to Fantainehill Cemetery per his wishes. Local churches reported memorial services for Hunt and elected church officers while community activities paused for the funeral day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hllenville
John R. Hunt
Fantinehill Cemetery
Ben. M. Taylor
M. E. Sunday School
Upper Center Street
George F. Andrews
Francis Andrews
New York City
Frederick J. Stanley
Newburgh
M. BE
The
Reformed Church
James W. Russell
Margaret Tenny
John H. Divine
Mr. Tenny
Aweating Lodge
K. of P
C. C
Roland Bunting
V. C
Floyd Garrison
Frank Rove
Ira Schoenmaker
K. KR
B. B. Edsell
M. F
C. B. Freer
Charles Ahrens
J. G
Joseph B. Ringwald
O. G
Ernest Slerman
Otis Lapp
Alt. B. B. Edsel
Patterson
Page
Frank — Clark Bunting
David Arr
Another Fire at Washingtonville
A fire in the upper part of a small house owned by Roevel Shona and occupied by William Earls was quickly put out by firefighters and residents. Water was hauled in from a nearby well due to lack of hydrant access as villagers consider raising funds for a chemical engine to pump creek water.
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Washingtonville
Roevel Shona
William Earls
Clarence Fitch
Highlands Mills
M. B
Augustus Denniston
Central Hotel
Denniston
Abreast of the Times Discoverer of New Rem Brandts
A cryptic note from Fliegende Blätter hints at a friend described as a discoverer of new Rem brandts, suggesting a witty cultural or literary reference without explicit detail. The remark evokes contemporary satire and curiosity about brand novelty in the era.
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Times
Rembrandts
Fliegende Biaetter
Memorial Church Fair Concludes With Strong Attendance
The Webb Horton Memorial Church fair and supper closed Friday after a large turnout. The event featured decorated rooms, a supper by the men led by Geo. B. Flint and about forty helpers with Harry T. Crist. Mrs. John H. Galloway chaired the Ladies' Aid, while Dr. C. L. Redfield led the supper committee. The High School orchestra performed a well received program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Horton Memorial Church
Geo. B. Flint
Harry T. Crist
John H. Galloway
Ladies’ Aid
C. L Redfield
Rowwell Greene
Vincent Oddo
Flord Hincchey
William Cornelius
Joseph Lee
American steamer San Juan searched by French cruiser
The American steamer San Juan bound from New Orleans to San Juan Puerto Rico was halted by a French cruiser. The message received today reports two first cabin passengers were removed from the vessel during the inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Juan
New Orleans
Porto Rico
Falls of Labrador Carve Thirty-Mile Grand Chasm
The Grand Falls of Labrador have cut a channel thirty miles long through the landscape, forming a vast new gorge as the waters erode the stone. The discovery highlights the river’s power and reshapes local geography and potential routes for travel and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls of Labrador
Grand Falls of
Labrador
Hospital staff resignations announced
Mr. Burkett Mr. Lochren and Miss Bertha Meddaugh have left the service of the hospital. Miss Besaste Grimes had also tendered her resignation to take effect soon. Sorry, to have you go Beate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkett
Lochren
Bertha Meddaugh
Besaste Grimes
Visit Highlights of Local Families
Mrs. Laura Richardson enjoys time with her young daughter. Edward Wengeenroth, a former Tennery position holder, is thriving in his return. Rueben Oldfield visits Bullville this week with Raymond Lunney’s family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Richardson
Edward Wengeenroth
Rueben Oldfield
Raymond Lunney
Bullville
Assessment Rate Fixed for 1916 City Tax Levy
An adjourned regular Common Council meeting in the Conwell Chamber City Hall was held Friday evening with all aldermen present. The 1916 assessment roll was approved and the rate of 22.42 per 1000 was levied. A water frontage tax of two cents per foot along fronting streets was approved with a 3 percent levy on valuations of properties not using city water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Conwell
Holly
Ogden
Keener
Buck
Phoenix Engine Company Holds Special Meeting on Gen J King
A special meeting last evening addressed the death of Gen J King a charter member and former foreman of the Phoenix Engine Company from 1864 to 1866 Committees were named to attend the burial service including C J Thayer J E Iseman Wilmot Duryea Chas H Van Schaick G E Gillen E Ane On Seabee and A B Lorents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Engine Company
J. King
Mr. King
C. J. Thayer
J. E. Iseman
Wilmot Duryea
Chas. H. van Schaick
G. E. Gillen
E. Ane
Seabee
Thayer
J. B. Iseman
A. B. Lorents
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Clemson
Mirac Ou
St. Elmo Hotel
Pathe
Vitacraph
Fox Film Companies
Dementor
Browneleigh Park
North Chorth Street
Newbury
Domenjoz
Pegoud
Bleriot
France
Brazil
Sheepshead Bay
Demenjoz
Aeight
Mead
Vary Ous
State Hospital Commission
Tuesaday
Rogers
William Garth
Central Islip Board of Managers
State Hospital Club
America
Clarabella
Mrs. Ashley
Mr. Alveres
Miss Bishop
Miss Gowan
Cartney
Miss Mclaughlin
McDonald
Miss McGrath
Moore
Evoy
Miss Nolan
Miss O'Connell
Pinkie
Mr. Pickard
Miss Peake
Kewpies
Richardson
Stevens
Miss Schoonover
Miss Small
Miss Story
Miss Sampson
Miss Space
Miss Terwilliger
Miss Townsend
Tennessee
McWilliams
George Livingston
Edward C. Vollmer
W. C. Seasholtz
Louise Westbrook
Cottage 15
Tioga County
Roy Ostrom
Earth Life
Father Colfer
Mary Irene Leonard
Dennis J. Huggard
Fealeo
John Head
James
St. Lawrence County
Jim
G. H. Browne
Hewke
Lyon
Ellenville
Mr. Hunt
Aoe
Rabenstein
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