Orange County Emigration and An Unlikely Ballad of Fiddler Carver
An Orange County emigrant letter from 1825, printed in Gotha, recalls how settlers moved to Kentucky and shaped frontier life. The tale centers on a local candidate Mason and fiddler Carver in a district ball, where Carver’s performance and Mason’s strategy collide amid election intrigue. The piece links Orange County pioneers to the Chequahanna valley dairy success and Goshen butter fame, noting lasting regional impact.
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Orange County
Kentucky
United States
Ocenca
Sormer
Hiram” Elung
Gothen
Newchureh
Hte Conan
Hin Conrin
Nelthar
Tte
Oronge County
Mason Wat
Veture
Carker
Fiddler
Carer
Maan
Tasen
Yeleu
Stevben
Lawtons
Sussex County
James Clinton
Sullivan
Otsoge
Howte
Brant
Busquehanna
Rendon
Action Over Sale of Mules in Newburgh Case
In Newburgh on December 22, the case of George Wesent against Henry C. Roe was taken up in Supreme Court. The trial centered on possession of mules after a May incident at Woodbury, with Wesent and Wesant disputing ownership and title. A county court verdict favored Wesant. an execution followed, and Woodbury officials were sent to seize the mules amid ongoing disputes over title and price.
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Cimen
Newburgh
George Wesent
Hany C. Roe
Supreme Court
Mr. Wayant
Woodbury
Howenberg
Hale
IMS
George Houston
Fodep Borg
Vecold
Wesant
Bull
Thor Mates
Nosenberg
Miles
Weconbury
Alx
Lillis Shotwell
Hin Howe
Houston
Jiathos
McCord
Gosben
Aenty Woodbury
Weayant Ie
Roaenberg
Ao Sinranieg
Roeenbere
Free mental health clinic to continue at state hospital
Dr Maurice C. Astier announced that the second session of a free dispensary for treatment of necons and mental disorders will be held Friday afternoon December 18 at 4 o'clock in the state hospital building at U4 Johnsins Elogaion. Patients may receive free consultation advice and treatment. physicians, surgeons and nurses are urged to bring referred cases.
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Kingrog
Maurice C. Astier
Miidietown State Hospital
Atate Hospital
Johnsins
Elogaion
San Aveninion
John Street
Meron
Cerne
Orin
Certificates For Children Limited Ruling On Labor Law Change
Superintendent J F Tut hi t recounts a 1916 Legislature amendment affecting employment certificates for children under 18. The act, effective Feb 1 1917, limits school record certificates to graduates or those holding approved elementary completions. If a child lacks certification by age 15 after six years of schooling, eligibility may follow via section 6320. The 1917 rule ties to future changes by the State Department of Education and aligns with the labor law for workers.
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J. F. Tuthi
James C. Mullivan
Department of Education
Strate Education Department
Bit Han
Dan Th Hig
Etate Department of Education
Metropolis Milk Expert Seeks Higher Returns From Farmers
Alexander Campbell Milk Company superintendent Lagerquist told the Wicks investigative committee that New York has the best milk in the world and that producers and distributors should gain more. He traced privatization ideas to Sweden and noted he introduced pasteurized milk here in 1894 as Gov Whitman favored extending the committee's work.
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New York
Alexander Campbell Milk Company
Felton Street
Brooklyn
Wicks
Yeaterday
Lagerquist
Swellehore
Mrs Graf Moved From St Luke’s To Middletown Hospital
Newburgh, Dec 12 Mrs Rose Graf, long treated at St Luke's Hospital, was transferred to Middletown State Hospital for continued care. Relatives deny drug addiction or suicide attempts, while charges persist that she has destructive tendencies connected with drug use and rheumatic pain. Her husband reportedly pressured settlement after she reportedly attempted to leave on a trip. She is described as a cook of extraordinary vanity.
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Newburgh
Rose Grat
St. Luke's iHfospital
Middletown
Hivaplal
Graf
Haring
Kaix
Company Grants 10 Percent Bonus to Workers
Oy Telephone to the Times Prom Newhursh says Alberger Prop and Condensec Company announces a 10 percent bonus for all men in their employ. Since the year began, workers already received a 17 percent bonus, totaling 27 percent this year. About 260 to 4 men will be affected. The aim is to boost efficiency and morale as the firm plans to retain staff within 18 months to two years.
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Times Prom Newhursh
Aiberger Prnp
Condensec Company
Bona
Jane
Funeral attendance notes for John H Woods and John J Cox
The dispatch records funeral attendance for John H Woods of Port Jerrita and Alderman John J Cox of the city. Cox attended the service and received a statement from the treasurer through the local Times. The report notes the events occurred Monday following the death.
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John H. Woods
Woods
Port Jerrita
Pirie Eudeest
John J. Cox
Thin City
Lweetay
Fort Jervis
Alerman Cox
Mendes
Police uncover forged Ford numbers tied to Florida ring
Police traced stolen Fords from New Jersey to a Florida ring led by George and Lewis Ehlers of Pine Island. Cars with altered engine numbers were identified, and steel dies used to change numbers were found hidden at the Ehlers home. Detected vehicles, rims, and equipment linked to the scheme were seized as investigators prepared to transfer the suspects to Paterson for charges.
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Fueedas
Oine
New Jersey
George God Lewis Ehlers
Pineland
Joan G. Mclouch
Undlecity
Islily” Lad
Fatergn
Coenglauie
W. B. "Raigage
Flivrids
Lave Yeon
Mclouch
Unie City
George
Liewis Ehlers
Artii CO
Loe County
Jali
Goshen
Paterson
Lewis Ehlers
Thésa
Ehlers
Pine Island
Florida
Lord
Kapler
Dr. Aiken
Samuel W. McElroy
John K. McCoach
Bruce McCoath
Mr McElroy
Waterson
W. B. Ramaga
George Liters
Pateraon
Dr Aiken
George’ Filcry
Wheeler
Aiken
Florida Auto Company
Ford
George Ehlers
New Milford
Rute
Ser
Miorida
Pine Ieland
Pala Uvep
Bkida
McCoach
Potleo McConch
Raters
Extend Call to Rev R S Young in Yellow Frame church
Newton New Jersey reports a congregational meeting where Rev Robert Spencer Towne, of Nut Wey, received an extended call to become pastor of Yellow Frame Presbyterian Church. Towne, a former pastor, preached multiple sermons as the church debated his acceptance amid local church discussants.
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Newton
Robert Spencer Youne
Nut. Wey
Yellow Frame Preelivierian
Yellow Frame
Toune
Isaac
Schwaid
Newest Milk Graft Exposed By Dillon
New York report details Commissioner John J. Dillon resisting changes to stamp cold storage eggs after leaving original packaging. Governor Whitman’s auditor George A. Glynn visits, with Perkins State Commission and Mayor’s food supply committee, amid price shocks and calls for remedial legislation.
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New York
John J. Dillon
State Department of Food and Markets
George A. Glynn
Whitman
Glynn
Dillon
Perkins State Commission
Dillon Tatéy
State Commission
Mayors Food Supply Committee
George W. Perkins
Broadway
Mercantile Exchange
Exchange
Am Onder
Yeonle Tato
Uren Welloes
Wirien
Cher
Mo Swacket
United States Attorney General
Federal Grand Jury
Thats
Magee Witchet
Citt
Fender
Demrand
Fea
Jeral
Iiman
George W. Terkien
Tad A Wenemien
Warera
Whch
Jeerpa Hartigan
Commie Aiepet
Ee Hercett
Brie G. Lagereguiet
Alsnuvtera Cme
Absolute Divorce In Nyack Hearing In Supreme Court
Regina B Metall filed for divorce from Jack Metall in the Supreme Court at Nyack. Testimony was taken Saturday afternoon before Judge Tompkins who reserved decision on whether an interlocutory decree should be granted. Plaintiff resides in Middletown and was represented by Abram Servia. defendant from Richmond, Virginia. The divorce action, filed in 1910, cites marriage in 1910 and involves questions of sustenance and custody as part of the proceedings.
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Nyack
Regina B. Metall
Jack & Metall
Middistown
Servia
IR. W. Sprague
Richmond
Rorya
Ir. McNeil
Nee
Dudge Tompkins
Jewish Feast to Begin on Tuesday
The Feast of Dedication Chanukah begins at sundown Tuesday December 19 for eight days. It marks religious liberty after the Syrian king Antiochus Epiphanes attempted to enforce alien worship, inciting Judas Maccabeus and his brothers to reclaim and rededicate the Jerusalem Temple.
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Laote
Antiochus Apiphanes
Jerusalem
Judas Maccabeus
Matty
Mr Alfonso Alverez Returns as Nurse at Hampton Farms
Alfonso D. Alverez, R. N., who left Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital last spring for a post at the Soldiers and Sailors Home Bath N Y is returning to the area as a nurse at New Hampton Farms today. He brings wide metropolitan training and degrees from Bellevue Hospital and is qualified through Municipal Civil Service.
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Alfonso D. Alverez
R. N
Middletown State
Beakes May Yet Win in Michigan Election Dispute
Lansing officials announced that errors were found in returns from the Second Congressional race. Beales led by a few votes in some counts, though the State board has not yet certified results. The board of canvassers will review the contested totals.
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Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Beales
Competeres
State Board
Si Board of Canvassers
Unclear OCR Item on a Drinking Incident
Fragmented text describes a case involving alcohol and a child, mentioning Dec 13 and a Commissioner. References to Mewbergh and Marvienats Front Strasse appear garbled. No clear event, location, or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
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Hiram
Wilds of
Lost Creek
Xeme
Uwe
Durland
Tythilia
Beelys
Ashley
Kingston
Tuthitt
Metropolis
Gov. Whitman
Wicks Committee
Home of Phiers Boys
R. S. Young
Rev Towne Wae
Lithe M. & Chureh
Ousile
Emperor Wiit Ail Ui Ghai Many
Committee of Five Centers
Pany
Iilsen
Nat
Commmisaloner Diliom
Mra
Mr. Perkins
Governor's Market Conditions Commission
Perkins
Mrr. Perkins
Jerkins
Whitmans
George W. Ward
Governor’s Commission
Irwa
MR. Alverez
Hampton Farms
Mewbergh
Eich
Brest
Maderuve Kerns
Strasse
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