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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1914

Page

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Election of Secretary Postponed by Orange County Society

The Orange County Agricultural Society met in City Hall to postpone the election of a new secretary to fill the unexpired term of David A. Morrison. Treasurer Henry M. Howell reported a flourishing but complex budget across cattle, poultry, grain and other items. The gathering approved the last meeting minutes and planned to raise funds for racing entries at the 18th meet, with a dining session at Mitchell Inn to follow.

Board of Monayers Orange Couunty Agricultural Society Augustua Denniston Washingtonville Therawers John L Cradley Willura T. Reyes Henry M. Howell Andrew Herriver D. J Chester Howard D. Seelay Goshen George J. Martin Middletown William C. Hart Walden W. Q. Minturn Warwick Williams David A. Morrison Aisa Fromhansa Eroundi Amural Aberea Eardy Cellameons Rec Donrdens Fuk Honda D. State Tisbursemanue Society of 39 Morace BF Murphy Mitchell Iin

Doctor Admits He Killed Girl in Houston Case

A doctor in Houston admits killing a girl and is sentenced to the state prison. The trial revealed the defendant Lionel F B and Stasey Sullivan involved in the crime with a jury delivering the verdict and a lengthy imprisonment.

Houston Lionel Stasey Rial Mnmra Sullivan Ways Langlier

Kaiser Reported As Much Better

Amserdaim and Ténden report Kaiser in improved condition. Details mention Emperor Willinge and obscured notes about a Metal Announcement in Merlin lafur, with references to relaxiog and temperatum in modal context.

Kaiser Dee Pps Willinge Merlin Materia

Oongsville Woman Granted Divorce

Mrs. Lizzie Orien of Voutite won a divorce on grounds of separation and incompatibility. The case involved Elizabeth Heidt of Youngsville as expert witness and supporter. testimony from Charles Resa and Adelphuia indicated marital strain. The partners had been married for several years.

Lizzie Or Mrien Voutite Tate Charies Port Prien Ny Tauren Elizabeth Intel Panel Heidt Youngsville Testash Poagce

Linemen Work Through Storm Damage At Newburgh

Newburgh deep freeze continues to hamper recovery as the telephone and electric utilities struggle after a winter storm. Crews report widespread damage with power lines down and service slow to restore. Officials warn of further outages if thaw or rain worsens the situation.

Newburgh Dee Iight Telephone Marlborough Raemot

McMeekin Case Remains In Court With Railroad Suit

Trial opened in Newburyport as Samuel McMeekin sues the Erie Railroad Company. Defense asserts improper service and seeks to delay. McMeekin testified for two hours about signed papers he hasn’t seen and a doctor described permanent injuries from the accident.

Pracedurn McMeelin Meeakin Rendick & Gardner Middletown Forteys Crooklyn James Fisher Fervar Tha Simmons McMaahkin Charles& Townsend McMeekin

Unclear Gazette Snippet on Montesa Farm Incident

Fragmentary text describes an event involving Montesa and a possible eye loss. Details are garbled with names and terms unclear. No coherent facts, dates, or identifiable organizations emerge for a reliable summary.

Navy Secretary Daniels Warns on European War Involvement

Washington reports Secretary Daniels told the House naval committee that involvement in a European war was possible but unlikely to embolden enemies. He noted weekly delicate questions and opposition within the general board to expanding naval policy beyond four ships annually, fearing fiscal strain and unclear aims.

Washington United States Josephus "Daniels Navy House Navy Committee Wilson Wnaniela Daniela General Board Dankely

National League Meeting Ends In Debates On Waivers

The National League adjourned without a decision after lengthy discussion over whether clubs should be barred from withdrawing waivers. No action taken on the issue as votes failed to pass. Secretary John Trydler noted continued pursuit of player contracts and possible legal action related to Walter Johnson signing.

New York Dee. U Phe Nation League Chi John Trvydler Sid Puttlam National Longue Ban Johnson Tinnourjetat Washington Ben’ Minor Avasthi & Ton Club Federat Longue Walter Johson

Delay Hanging of 6 Prisoners Delayed by Governor

In Arts Veneils case, Governor Hunt plans to proclaim a law ordering the removal of pardoning powers, delaying the executions of six condemned men at the state penitentiary in Morence. A court challenge to the commutations is expected, potentially reaching the U S Supreme Court and delaying the hangings.

Veneils Arts Hunt Miorence United States Supreme Court

Vatican to welcome British envoy on Vatican stance

The Vatican says it will welcome Sir Beary Grey as British envoy after inquiry by Sir Neary Howard. Cantinal Gaspart, papal secretary of state, confirms acceptance though no British envoy has yet been sent.

Trome Vatican Osservatore Romano Weward Grey Neary Howard Barghind

River project denied after joint planning effort

Washington, Der 17 Tresifent Wu reports the river improvement project faced rejection despite a push for coordinated harbor work. City officials and New York state planners were involved, with Gevree T Walker from VK Ha Change noted as experienced in coastal projects.

Washington Der Rivey Delegatien Ciije Valles Gevree T Walker Eeerehirs VK Ha New York State Che Monn Tate Sys Goran Laseey Walker

Fragmentary OCR Summary From An Unclear Local Report

A garbled OCR fragment describes a local scene with people and a bar or meeting place. Names and places are unreadable, but appears to reference a statue, a plane or airway, and a event at a bar in Sullivan or Liberty with unclear participants.

Momterno Walerman Sullivan Caiceon Erie

Payne Dies in New York City Apartment

Congressman's death shocks New York as Bereno E Payne representative from the state dies of heart disease in his Harlem area apartment after midnight call for a doctor. Separate bids for the Storm King road project list companies from Hoboken to Davenport with amounts from about 196 thousand to 264 thousand dollars.

Representative New York Washington Bereno E. Payne Congress Albany Libosun Wrecking Co Hoboken N. S Elmer H. Brown Hempstead L. Ty Moynehan & Hodgins Port Henry N. Y Atusso Parker Construction Co Hudson McArthur Brothers Co New York City Mison & Hanger Co James Anderson Menands Walsh Construction Co Davenport Iowa Riverdale Contracting Co Langan Construction Corporation Nic James Garafano Tue Vernon

Payne Tariff Law Anchor Serena Payne Dies in Congress

The text notes the death of Congress member Serena E. Payne, longtime anchor of the Payne tariff law, while describing her birth in Hamilton Ohio on June 26, 1843. It references the dying moments as a clinician arrived.

Serena E. Payne Couress Hamilton

Will probated for Rizaleth McElhone of Ellenville

In Kingston on December 11 the surrogate's court admitted Rizaleth R. McElhone's will to probate. She leaves to daughter Nell K. McElhone mostly personal property and $2,500. to grandson Ford C. Smith $1,000. remainder to daughters Belle M. Smith and Nell K. McElhone as executrices. Will dated April 10 1914 witnessed by Raymond G. Cox and Georgy F. Andrews. Estate valued at $4,000 real and $4,000 personal. Cox acted for executrices. The article also notes another probate case for Marie Helfst of Visterville with varied bequests and executors John H. Paradies and Andrew Nuctiel. Sale of estate listed at $300 real and $5,308 personal.

Kingston Rizaleth R. McElhane Ellenville Yen Burgoudte Gill Nell K. AlEihone Ford C. Smith Belle M. Smith Nell K. McElhone Raymond G. Cox Georgy F. Andrews Marie Helfst Anna Marie Helfst Visterville John H. Helfst Trumin Meeker Matilda Nnetzel Hoermine Thelfs Gee John H. Paradies Andrew Xuctiel John J. Fahirs John J. Maratha MW. UW. Kruseatt New York City Jota DP. Kahrs

Snowball fight ends in injury at Witte Mila incident

In Uoneadale Pee, William Memberger and Marta Tavteligg were captured during a prank at Witte Mila. The event ended with a confrontation and one participant later transported to Hahremenn Hospital in Scranton. Police and local staff investigated the case.

William Memberger Marta Tavteligg Witte Mila Wesnberger Hahremenn Hospital Am Scranton Poranger Rinses

Died While Doing Family Washing Tragic Incident

A fragmentary report describes a fatal accident during domestic chores. The text mentions a woman and nearby relatives or helpers as the scene unfolded, with injuries leading to her death. Local authorities are not clearly named in the surviving material.

Scotts Soon to Be Tried for Child's Death

Walden court heard details in a case against Thi Ham and Ida Scott accused of starving their months old baby in a secluded area of the Shawangunk Mountains. The couple allegedly kept the child without food for five days, leading to death within 24 hours. The matter progresses to trial in January.

Walden Ham Ida Scott Polles Coustos Shawangunka Kins Amat Scott Gilfe Aye Ci Gree

Winchester Named to Monument Committee in Albany

Governor Gignm appointed three members of the General Philip H. Sheridan Monument Committee to work with trustees and the Attorney General on purchasing erecting a monument in Capitol Park Albany. The slate includes Philip Sheridan Camp representatives and commander Edward B. Cantine Charles M Winchester and John Farnsworth. Cantine, a notable Mason and Albany social figure, is son of Col. George A Cantine of Newburgh.

Martin H. Gignm Philip‘ H. Sheridan Albany Capitol Park Sheridan Philip of Sheridan Sons of Veterans Edward B. Cantina Charles M. Winchester C. M. Winchester John Farnsworth Edward LB. Cantine

Many Candidiates for Postmaster in Newburgh

The Newburgh postmaster race heats up as Chester Brown announces his candidacy. Four strong contenders loom large with varied backing while others are named in connection with the appointment. John J. Peake William J. Kolh Charles R. Johnston and Mr. Brown emerge as the most formidable rivals.

Newburgh Chester Brown William J Kolh Charles R. Johnston Mr. Brown

Trackwalker fatally struck near Hawley, Pennsylvania

Michael Johannes, 65, of Cleme, a track walker for Erie Railroad, was instantly killed when struck by a passenger train near Wangzum between Hawley and Scranton. The accident happened about five miles from his home as the Erie employee of 25 years was on duty. The body was carried by train to Hoadreys.

Michael Johannes Cleme Erie Wangzum Hawley Dr. Merriam Myr.Merriam Hamilton

Storm near Vails Gate halts poles and wires overte

Severe storm damage disrupts service between Ryies’s Rides Vails Gate and Tattie Britain as poles and telegraph lines fall. Water works at Corowa aqueduct interrupted. pumps halted. New York and Chicago line operators report outages. Officials approve game law and fish and game measures amid state meetings.

Somal Dee Tre Ives Storry Ryies New York City Chicago Corowa New York State Thane Forest

Tragic Collision Kills Pastor in Paterson New Jersey

In Paterson New Jersey Rev Charles L Merriam pastor of Auburn Street Congregational Church is killed instantly when his automobile is struck by a train at Market Street road crossing. Passengers Rev S D Hamilton Mrs Merriam and chauffeur James Kane are severely injured. Dr Archibalds wedding party returns from New York when the crash occurs.

Paterson N. J Charles L. Merriam Auburn Street Congregational Church Merriam S. D. Hamilton James Kane Archibald Susquehanna Market Street Tn Gergen County Alexander New York Hamilton

G Man Found by Beacon Officers

Beacon Police locate missing youth after discovery of a body in Port Jervis search follows reports he left family home. Chief Brown states the clerk from Retman and Saree drug store disappeared Monday and was spotted in Beacon before authorities found him.

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President Wilson Message Report Cut By Censors

A Paris Paris Dec item notes a detailed account of President Wilson's message to Congress. The London Daily Telegraph correspondent in Paris reports a paragraph of the president's utterances was cut by censors, making the exact content unclear.

Wilson Paris Dec Wwilson Congress London Telegrapt Washington n*Taris Gensor Wss

DeWitt Swimmer on Victorious Relay Team at Exhibition

A DeWitt swimmer featured on a victorious 80 yard relay team at a recent aquatic exhibition following a symposium. The winning quartet included J Mortimer O Sullivan from Princeton University freshman squad and Cornelius Macardell DeWatt of Lawrenceville School.

J. Mortimer O'Sullivan Princeton University Ard Cornelius Macardell DeWatt Lawrencevule Cornelius Macardell Dewitt Seymour DeWitt Ccity

Monroe Team Opens Season With Victory Over Tuxedo

The Independent Five of Montes started the season with a 40 to ? victory over the Tuxedo Five at home before a large enthusiastic crowd. The locals dominated on defense as the Tuxedos failed to break through. The Independents plan more Saturday night games against Desi teams. contact Daniel Thomas in Monroe for scheduling. Sheriff Farrell arrested a suspect in the Pirie Watchman case, detaining a New York man held at the Delaware County jail in Delhi pending further action.

Independent Five Montes aetThanaxer Daniel Thomas Monroe Jerome J. Farrell Delaware Tooniy New York Pirie Ierman Voit Stackpen Denem Pet Perkin Shella Farrell Delaware Sommiy Jai Delhi Tarliwr Intesil

Times Press Seeks Mang Cee Want Columns

Classified note from the Times Press invites column ideas or content, seeking readers to contribute in exchange for space. The message reads as a call for submissions and column suggestions.

Times-Press Times Prees

Turkish government pledges aid to relief ship for Jerusalem

Washington reports the Turkish government has told the US that it will permit an American relief expedition to Jerusalem where famine is feared. It will facilitate distribution of American shipments and prevent Turkish requisitions. Jewish societies in New York organize a relief ship to Jaffa, near Jerusalem.

Washington Genthnu Terusalem United States New York Jaffa Jerusalem

Head of Mormon Church Is Dead

Independence Missouri paper notes the death of Smith president of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at his home with twelve apostles present. He was son of Joseph Smith founder and Emma Hale. Frederick M Smith, age 37, expected to succeed him.

Independence, Mo Bee Smith Church of the Latter Day Saints Ube O' Eichiy-Iwo Church Mr. Smith Joseph Smith Mormon Ebur Emma Gale Elycatous Mormon Church Utah Frederick M Smith

Alcohol For Poisenvy Treatment Guidance Missing

Fragmentary text describes a surgeon recommending bathing with alcohol as a treatment for poise ivy based poisoning. The manuscript mentions names like Geatos and Michel anzela in unclear context and lacks coherent details.

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Agricultural Society Oongsville M’meekin Judith Hind Agd Ebartens Judith Amg Richard Hamilton Sita Ford Howewerh Bane Montesa Suh Mand Coma Pia Bon Jay Difreas Daniels National League Payne Storm King Mt. Vernon American Press Association A, Sereno E. Payne Dauchtiers Flomnder Maia Hely Scotts MR. Winchester Trackwalker Beacon Norman L. Boysi DeWitt Amsterdam Sofia Berliner Tagenrat Brivren Roumania Besania Geatos Eternal Petienca Michelanzela
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