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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
4
A jumble of classified items lists cattle for sale including Jersey and Holstein cows and farm needs at Pine Lane Farm near Middletown New York. The text also records lost items and a series of local society notes, meetings, and resident updates from Chester and surrounding towns with names, dates, and places.
The Watton Kova Company held its December meeting with one membership application and remnilion read. Officers for the year were elected including Foreman Li Green and President J L Hyatt, with reports presented and a pork roast served afterward. The Washington Camp No. 1 Sons of Am erica attended a sermon at the Presbyterian Church.
The Board of Supervisors at Goshen rejected both the majority and minority equalization reports in a lively session. The majority failed 14 to 19, the minority 13 to 20, and a noon recess vote to reconsider also failed. The full matter was sent back to the Ratio Committee amid heated debates and accusations of bias and neglect.
The women of the M B H chapel will host their annual fair at Grange Hall on Thursday evening December 17. Attendees may shop at the fancy and New York booths and enjoy fresh hot cocoa and orange refreshments. Sunday school children practice for Christmas.
Salis bury Mills December 15 reports rutted Clove road delaying Dr Dubois autos and a horse carriage return. A Conitlin family moved to Lews Grogs house. Robert E Doxey schedules livestock and household goods sale December 17 with 81 acre farm offered. C F Bedell builds tennis court at Allcedell Farm. Born December 31 to Mr and Mrs Harry Meade a son. Storm damage includes destroyed apple orchards and broken shade trees. Telegraph lines jammed as crews work to clear debris. Justice Andrew Thompson notified owners to keep roads clear of fallen limbs.
Sturlayville reports one of the era’s largest local deals as Lae bagu and DeGraw take title to the Charles Smith property between Village and Loch Sheldrake. About 40 acres plus a residence and two cottages change hands for around 2500 dollars.
Washingtonville reports extensive damage from Monday and Tuesday storms with broken wires poles limbs and fallen trees. Electric service resumed in parts of town after nearly a week. churches hold union services once a month and Christmas music plans begin.
Mrs Sarah M Madden died of pneumonia on a Saturday in Montgomery at about age 1. She was the widow of Josenn Hadden, formerly Miss Sarah Scott. She belonged to Goodhill Presbyterian Church and is survived by two stepchildren William Kadden and Dorothy. The funeral will be Thursday at 2 o'clock at Goodwill Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Goodwill Cemetery.
Ridgebury December 18 article notes a clam chowder supper and social to be held Wednesday evening December 18 by the Moors Brotherhood. Menu includes ham sandwiches cabbage salad pickles cheese and coffee. Proceeds cover supper and entertainment with modest admission. Report also mentions local residents visiting and a daughter’s arrival at a nearby home.
In pursuance of an order of the Surrogate of Orange County notices are given to all persons with claims against the estates of Fra B Bilis of Wawayanda and Avery Q Quackenbush of Mount Hope. Claimants must present vouchers to the administratrices and executrices by December 20. Dated June 12, 1914. Executrices Brilla C Quackenbush and Esther A Quackenbush. Attorneys: John L. Wiggins. Also lists Chicago and New York area funeral and professional firms in unrelated notices.
Alexander Stockton of New York city has been recalled by the association after delivering a farewell sermon. Rev Seabrook of New York preached at the Baptist Church as a candidate. Miss Luella Hornbeck, formerly of this village, is visiting friends nearby as preparations begin for Christmas exercises with a large choir and a Christmas tree to be erected. Santa may visit.
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