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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

7

Court Assignments for 1917 Announced in Newburgh Goshen

Court schedule lists judges and trial dates for 1917 with first and third Saturdays set for February through December. Special terms in Goshen and Newburgh address juries and nonjury trials, naturalization calendar, and calendar notes for issue notes and calendar prepared.

Juedee Hirechbers Justice Tompkins Newburgh Justice Feu Marek Arranan Justice Moreohauser Justice Yeone Justice Hirechberg Justice Morachauser Jane Junticn Hirechberg Ord Merschauser Siret Urind Justice Tutopkins J Hirechberg Oret Jurpobanner Goshen--Gee-ad Tompking Fasnes

Doings at the County Seat in Goshen

Goshen regular meeting of the Goshen Social and Athlete Club marks the 25th year with an address by Charles C. Chappell who withdrew but was not accepted. Arthur P. Abbott to lecture at the high school on December 18 for gymnasium funds. Goshen Fathers Alliance and Dairymen's League to meet to discuss stock sales. Funeral set for Mrs. John O’Connell at St John’s Cherok. Gertrude Murray resigns as Wilcox garage bookkeeper. Florence Krom fills vacancy.

Goshen Charles C. Chappell Chappell Arthur P. Abbott Alliance Goshen Fathers’ Alliance Dairymen’s League John O'Connell St. John's Cherok James A. Brady Misa Gertrude Murray Wilcox Misa Florence Krom Mian Murray

Prominent Men Join Club Officers Elected

113 members affiliated with the club with new officers elected including President Charles C. Chappell Vice Presidents A J Moore D T Condict and William N Holm Financial Secretary J L Duryea Secretary John Laft Treasurer William A Wells and Governing Committee J F Falmead J Gott W A Wells J J Duryea J J VanVitet Chappell and Laft are committee members by office, with other notes on forthcoming events and funeral notices mentioned in the fragmentary report.

Tiree Buying Charles C. Chappell A. J. Moore D.T. Condict William N. Holman J. L. Duryea John Laft Treasuer William A. Wells J. F. Falmead J. Gott W. A. Wells J. J. Duryea J.J. VanVitet Chappell Laft

Farm Bureau address and social visits noted

T Millan manager of the Farm Buress returned from Itheca after addressing the Farm Bureau of Tompkins County. He attended the early season of the Derryman's League mm Ution. Mrs Helen Hyde travels to Honesdale Pa to attend the funeral of Mrs William Hayle. Mrs Brice Drew of Pine plans to stay with Mrs A A Nappy of 5 Orchard Street as a guest.

T. Millan Itheca Farm Bureau Tompkins County Derryman's League Helen Hyde Honesdale William Hayle Mra Brice Drew Pine A. A. Nappy Orchard Street

Edison Too Busy for the Tempter

New York dec 14 Edison replies to Rev Dr Adams on temptation. He says he cannot answer the question and has never felt tempted to do wrong. He suggests youth should get a job and work hard so temptation would not exist for them.

New York Andrew Carnegie Lyman Abbott Uoe Thomas A. Edison Fred Winslow Adams St. Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church

Blooming Grove Forms New Company

Afteray December 14 the Blooming Grove company is formed with a corporation noted as Sank Walks completed and the WarTirates Tee walks described as concrete and coast permitting Wight to enter.

Blooming Grove Company Wight

Failure as farmer, city man ends life

James Gilchrist, a Brooklyn man who bought a Bloomingburg acre farm, killed himself after eight months of hard labor and rising costs. Despite good prices received for milk and poultry, feed and necessities ate profits. He tried to take chloroform, then shot himself four hours later as winter neared. Residents were shocked at the farm’s collapse and his despondency.

James Gilchrist Brooklyn Bloomingburg Gilchrists Gilchrist Mr. Gilchrist Chas. Klepper Gilchriet

Obituary notices of Nielson Westbrook and Palmer deaths

Wives of Martin Nielson and others die after long illnesses. Mrs. Nielson, 58, a church worker in Montague and North Street Congregational, is survived by husband and siblings with many charity deeds noted. Westbrook, 64, longtime farmer and milk businessman of Montague, died after years of ill health at his home. Palmer, residence of Jervis City, dies at age about 70 after a long life of family connection in local churches and community work.

Martin Nielson Warrip T. Nielaen Martin Whelaen North Street Nielaen New Verpen George D. Tear Frances M. Haltstander Middletown Maria Nielaen Nielson Noth Street Primrary Ladies’ Benevolent Union and Christian Endeavor S:ciety Queen Eather C. E Sunchime Society Nielson Ie Fred D. Wood Francis Joineon

Obituary Notes for Two Local Residents in New York State

A 60 year old woman died after a brief illness near Irainesville New Jersey. She lived much of her life in Port Jervis and leaves three children William W George Dort and Miss Ala Derr of the city two grandchildren Esther and Win Tort both of Port Jervis two sisters Miss Katherine Westbrook of Fort Jervis and Mrs Sarah Andris of Lockaged New Jersey and two brothers George D Westbrook of Huguenot and Isaac Westbrook of Sussex New Jersey. Sylvester E Porter died at his Grahamsville home at age 75. His widow survives.

Irainesville N. J Pont Jervia William W George Dort Ala Derr Thin City Esther Win. Tort Port Jervis Mise Kather Westbrook Fort Jervis Sarah Andris Lockaged Sylvester E. Porter Sylvester BE. Porter Grahamsville Big

Weddings in a Quiet Home Ceremony and Later Travels

A quiet home wedding occurred Tuesday evening December 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs Addwon K Taylor on Sootchtown road. Laura Mae Turnbill married Stephen Cleveland Smith son of Mr and Mrs Edger Smith of Goshen. Rev F S Maines officiated. After a bountiful repast the couple departed for a southern trip through New York state Pennsylvania Buffalo Niagara Falls and other points. Also noted is Ernest D Vail and Jennie A Comkalugh quietly married at St Paine s about 1939 o'clock Tuesday morning with attendance after. Groom a member of Eagle House and Chemical Engine Co and Wailhdl Council. Other marriage mentions appear with names Crab and Crate but details are unclear.

Marion Tuchill New Yorn State Pennsylvania Buffalo Niagara Falls Conkling Ernest D. Vail Jennie A. Comkling Eo A. Comalheg W. K. Merritt Cereseay Setera Tee Memier Eagle Howe and Chemical Engine Co Ard Ae Wailhdl Council

Deserted Husband Seeks Wife and Children

Chief of Police John D. McCoach is visited by Thames Mamett seeking his missing wife who left with their child. Mamett says the wife may be headed toward Buffalo or Foods New York with relatives in Kalkaba Michigan. He plans to search in Middle town and possibly Fonda, aided by authorities.

John D. McCoach Thames Mamett Middletown Katkeba Mich Big Wife Kalkaba Iseacaganine Freda Fonda

Wax Identified by Woman Victim in City Hotel Robbery

New York report says Mrs. Herman Menke identified Charles Oliver Ocorne Wax as the man who robbed her of 7800 dollars in cash and jewelry at a city hotel. She told District Attorney Swann and federal authorities that Wax posed as a banker and used connections to gain her trust before prompting withdrawal of funds from a Williamstory savings bank. The couple had previously lived in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, where they once owned a grocery. Her allegations describe Wax’s alleged schemes and social manipulation in the 1914 summer.

New York Charles “Oliver Ocorne Wax Herman Menke Bathgate Avenue Brons Swann Maid Newell Lackawaxen John D. Rockefeller

City Health Report Shows Good U S Air of Care

City health officials report the present health is good with little illness and low contagious disease prevalence. Only two quarantined cases remain as diphtheria care numbers drop and recovery is near. Citizens and caregivers are urged to continue strict health practices to protect the public.

Comdjtioga Prilo

Proctor, Jr. Divorce Suit Filed by Wife in New York

Mrs. F. F. Proctor, Jr. seeks divorce from Frederick F. Proctor Jr. her second husband, claiming conduct at Asbury Park, N J, and elsewhere in 1916 and earlier. The case, noted in New York papers, cites prior divorce from Capt Robert P. Lycaim and ongoing friendly relations.

New York Georgia Antoimette Proctor Frederick F. Procur, Jr Proctor Robert P. Lyca Asbury Park N. J

Quits Insurance After 35 Years at Poughkeepsie

Danford D. Stecktos of 1 South Clinton Street retires after 35 years as general agent for Northwestern Mutual Life. He will be succeeded by L. M. Ball, district agent for Northwestern, who has served in Poughkeepsie 15 years. Also notes visits, social ties, and local movements including Miss Mary Helms returning from New York, and Mary Clark’s Ladies Aid gathering at the Clark home.

Poeghkeepate Danford D. Stecktos Clinton Atreel Northweelern Mutual Life Steckton L. MM. Ball Northwestern Poughkeep

Times Pres Want Ad Corners Adverticement

Fragmented OCR text describes a newspaper ad corner and generic notices. It mentions Nesure and Gr Gentes in odd phrases about painting and carving the best parts. The overall sense is a damaged want ad page teaser with no clear event or entities.

the Times

State Hospital Plans Christmas Decorations and Events

Christmas preparations at the state hospital include greens gathering, wreaths and rope work, with a naval dance scheduled for next Monday in Amusement Hall. Leaders such as Dr. Maurice Cr Ashley and Miss Mildred H. Burley attend conferences, while staff arrange winter activities, games, and hospital notices.

State Hospital Winterton Jack

Improvements in Montgomery Post Office lighting and space

Montgomery December 14. The post office interior has been greatly upgraded by rearranging letter boxes and the money order case to improve light and working space. Postmaster William McNeal, likely to serve six more years, advocates further improvements. Town news includes Mrs Edgar Smith returning from Middle town, Mr and Mrs J Harry Harris hosting in Greater New York, and Mr Harvey D Pite on holiday from Middletown. A Christmas program is planned by the Presbyterian Sunday School for December 21 with a tree exhibition. Mrs Alida Watt Brooks travels to Long Island to organize women suffrage clubs. Marjorie Conger and an impersonator appear in church events, with Eyworth League coordination. Musical Merrymakers set for January 4. Sledding parties brighten the village after the first snows.

Montgomery Baa Beem William McNeal Middletown Kira John Farrett Edgar Smith Greater New York Bessie Crist J. Harry Harris Harvey D. Pite Monagie McMonagle & Rogers Readsis Chauncey Brooks Presbyterian Sunday School Mien Alida Watt Brooks Taland Mias Marjorie Conmorgare Methodist Episcops

Officers Elected by Railroad Men

At the election of officers of Lucky Thought Lodan No 232 B of F and K the following were chosen for a two year term Yeesh cat Harry J Fensell Vice President Fred J Herres Recording Secretary W H Tide hack Francis Secretary F 3 Heroes Trustee H J Kennedy Rex Nall ee Stratton H McNamee and A ate Representative C B M Jeher local Otmaker W A Mulligan ex Examiner Dr Jehan FE Magnitne Agett J Herren Local Board Rex Hall Henry Me eaten and W H Thateck

Lucky Thought Lodan No Yeesh'cat Harry J. Fensell Fred J. Herres W. H. Tidehack Francis F_ 3 Heroes W. A Mulligan Jehan FE J. Herren Rex Hall Henry Me Eaten W. H. Thtateck

Aid Planned for Families of Sixty-ninth Regt Members

New York Dec 14 The mothers and children of Sixty-ninth Regiment members will receive Christmas aid from a national charity. A Christmas tree committee will deliver cards coal food candy and toys to at least 160 families, using the regiment as headquarters for the effort.

New York William Abramdet Oliver B Brida Henry A. Wise Wood Wiss Leelek O H. Hardy Jovepa Wilters Eliet Butler

Also Mentioned on This Page

See Rans Biden Neti van Gelder Robert Sigler Jett B. J. Bookstaver F. . Bafest Middich Wa Puneral Soathing Sole Leverment Timity Pier St John’s Cemetery Sons OF Veterans Wat T. Oethen Goshen Social and Athletic Association Edison Afteay the Corporation Hospital Corps Intentry H. 4. Shelley M.C Iaternal Guard Westbrook Wade Westbrook Montague Township Sessex County Montague Daniel Westbrook Lanek van Noy Weatbrook Alwys Mostar Mins Adella van Nor Mra. Westbrook George Westbrook Port Jervia Josepha Westbrook Howesdais Cot Woentutvek Kewark M. J Asher B. Palmer Linde Palmer Raber B. Palmer Idle City Lindow Charles 3 Dovittue Aaron A Rek Amd Amq Willem Ailes Re. Mery J. Derr Post Jervis Mary J. Or George Dott Rome Orange Street Crieb Rligrum Laers Mar Nictuiacer Ralph Dinsmore Crab Panto Crate Mrs Varnick Wemeet Ridcebury F. F. Proctor, JR Wt. Hope Hope Buckerdge Jersey City George Durlend Site Hin Ube Bamai Westiern Clark Ladies AM Society Une Melbriiet Cherck Kon Wararting A. L. Clark Mra Clark Fred Berwe Seacalven Niddistria Nesure Tathée Gudepeaka Istate Hospital Maurice Cr Ashley Ant Manhattan State Hospital Watts Island New York City Mildred H. Burley Dr Jute F. Fiem Willets Tomner Sture Lot Institution Ira Goresline Kerhonkson Fiord M. Kenman Roscoe Edward J. Jackson Stella. Pavelka Hospsiel Chi Hooters Crowley Burke Britt Hunter Ifhe Atargs-Sar Schofield Stevens Jack Hand Schieider MecCerrian Rett White D Williams Emrich Mies Rhea Ashler Boston Permer Wiliam A. Willette Fremers Comet University Beir J. L. Shetton Preaka Jonnheekl Knickerbocker Theatrical Agency Broadway Hights Centurr Paleres Miss Poringtime Ziegfield Mew Amsterdam Oatery Alo Frederick Cook Bott Shetten Broadway Nelson W. Thomnson Middl Flower Hospital Apale Neam Mate Boiiding Hels McNamara Fac Evans West Groep Wee Settee Sepes Seg Murray Ashley Hall Wan Tweeday Guy Fayered Fevve Agate Watt Jansary W. Darer J. Townend Moreberper Marv Mien Anna Kistner Mise May Nolan Geraldine Farar O Mcers Carmen Montgomery P. D Lucky Thought ITO Aid Peter
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