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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1913

Page

10

Copying and Extending Tax Rolla Rules Highlighted

A fragment notes debate over copying and extending the tax rolla with compensation at 36 a day. It mentions engagement and adherence to rules, without clear context or full details.

Pine Bush News Recaps Fires, Weddings, Visits and Deaths

Pine Bush notes a Sunday church fire with local pastor fireman at the scene and an evening service referencing the blaze. It covers upcoming travels of Superintendent Brown, Dec 16, and social visits for a 25th wedding anniversary, plus church events, and local marriages and deaths.

Local Invitation Encourages Women’s Suffrage Meeting

An invitation is issued urging women to attend a forthcoming gathering aimed at promoting women’s voting rights and participation. The notice calls on members of the community to join the event to discuss enfranchisement efforts and civic engagement.

Gtr Ol Meeb Herhood

Local racing event to feature $1000 purses and expanded grounds

Orange County races plan a half mile track upgrade with doubled grandstand capacity and new barns to handle a week of nine races each offering a $1000 purse. Entries close May 1 with racing secretary Royce announcing details in The Christmas Trotter and Pacer. Local horsemen suggest naming the track the Harry Clay track in honor of regional racing heritage.

Geeleton Orange County Zalrig Allentown Harry Clay B.A. Brown United, States Royce George H. Mitts Times-Press

Purdy Couple Returns From Five Week Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Purdy of 711 Linden Avenue returned Saturday on Erie No 6 after a five week western tour that took them to California Los Angeles Omaha Denver Salt Lake City and Chicago They met old friends and endured a 24 hour snow delay near Salt Lake City and Denver with only a sprained ankle reported No one seriously injured They plan to visit relatives in Independence and Chicago before resuming their duties in this city

Charles Purdy Linden ‘Avyenus Erie No. 6 West California Purdy Los Angeles Sid” Evans Salt Lake City Denver Omaha Charles Harding E. R. Harding Thomas Wood Fred B. Wood Chicago Rockford Parior James Street Erie

Dr. Wilson 18 Called Back to Yonkers Conference

Rev. Dr. Frank L. Wilson, pastor of the First M. B. Church, Yonkers, N. Y., has been unanimously invited to return for another conference year. He was formerly a popular pastor at St Paul’s Church in this city.

Frank L. Wilson M. B Yonkers Wilson St Paul's Church

Dow-Haler Wedding at Grace Church Wallkill

Miss Julia Dow of Wallkill and John A. Haler were married at Grace Episcopal Church in this city at 8 o clock. The ceremony with a ring was conducted by Rev. F B Smkbum. Attendants were Meteline Dow and Walter Dow. The couple will reside on Bonpelia avenue. Haley is employed by the O W 3h in this city.

Haley—Dow Julia Dow Wallkill John A. Haler Ubiscis Grace Episcopal Church Smkbum Maley Mite Meteline Dow Walter Dow Sourney Bonpeli Atevet Cis Hajey Grownlar

Ridgebury Measenger weekly aims to serve local churches

The first issue of The Measenger a weekly paper issued by the Presby fellowship serving Ridgebert and South Centreville reaches editors. The four page issue includes church notices for Sunday and the coming week and is priced at one dollar for ten weeks pending reader interest.

Ridgebury Ritgebert Centreville Utone Trading Alao Costama

Montgomery notices and social events in village listings

The village page notes a clay pigeon shoot at Montgomery Driving Park directed by Stephen Harlow on the 26th with 1 PM start, plus numerous local socials. It also lists fire equipment notices, church sermons, visitors, Santa Claus parade, piano demonstrations, and Christmas events through December 22.

Montgomery Stephen Harlow Vilage Chriatusia Tie Pond Charles ¥. Legg Edward Devitt Clinton Street Wallidll Engine and Hose Company Ivan Ig. Martin John D. Mould Albany Post Road George Skidmore Middletown Red Cross Nelson W.downa Redtion Alfred ©. Benson Saversteaw Walter L. Benedict Elmer Emerson Adee Stewart Heaton Santa Claus Frees W. H. Senior & Co Presbyterian Church Augustus D. Burnett W.L. Burnett

Scotchtown Ladies Fund Mission Plans and Notes

The Scotchtown Ladies Missionary Society met at the manse with Edna Slaughter leading a program including recitations prayers and hymns. Visitors Mrs Halbert and son from Newport R I visit Rev and Mrs Stewitts before the Omaha trip where Rev Halbert has taken a new post. Officers elected: President Miss Winifred Stowitte Vice President Miss Nellie Mills Secretary Miss Michel Harlow Treasurer Miss M Comfort. Mrs Clara Lee suffers appendicitis and a Christmas entertainment is planned soon.

Scotchtown Ladies’ Missionary Society Edna Slaughter Hyma Halbert John Frederick Newport R.I Stewitts Omaha Neb Winifred Stowitte V-Profites Mise Nellie Mills Michel Harlow Virkil Comfort Brooxlin Clara Lee

Local Resident Donates Flag to Monroe School District

John McCord presented Monroe School District No. 1 with a new 16 by 19 flag. He notes it is fitting for the district to purchase its own gear, and hopes the board uses the flag on pleasant days without delay.

Monroe John McCord Board of Education Nice Picasent Dara

Rudolph Gale Dies After Operation in New York

Rudolph Gale, a prominent resident of Jeffersonville and a figure of international reputation, died in New York City on Monday after undergoing a surgical operation. He had traveled from Zeffersenville with his wife for the procedure, which was delayed leading to his death shortly after it was performed.

Rudolph Gate Rudolph Gale Jefersonville New York City Zeffersenville Gute

Pine Bush Notes on Social Events and Local Moves

Pine Bush reports W B Whitten reception for 25th wedding anniversary at Grove street Middletown. W C T U held a bazaar and supper at the M E Church yielding a good sum. Emma Coddington hosted Young Ladies Thimble Club with an enjoyable gathering. Mrs Emly Whitten to spend time away. A H Radiker to oversee affairs. Vin Taylor moves household to New York City. family to winter there.

Pee Bush Justin Graham's Noyal A. M. “Brown Borden's Florida Dommon Deckerlready Orjan- Seene Ieter J. William Whitten Middletown Graham Archibald ‘Teylor William H. ‘Sturges Charles Orange N. J Sturges Borden New York Mke John Alfred Lehman Boston Maes. Wd D. 8. Decker Margueretta Frank. Taylor United States Stewart Marion E. “Reynolds New Prospect Walden Episcopalanes Marrisgs Loste New John Boree Shawangunk Mir Joseph Hennessey Sullitan County Mondas Pine Bush Grante VanKearen Andrew Burkinshaw Millie Dickingon Frank C. Decker B. Vantram Mra. Elticn Dakota Tresearet B._F W. B Whitton Grove Street M. E E. Weller Emma Coddington Thimbre Club Emma A. Emly. Whitten Radiker Hi. i. Taylor Ansonia Auto Moving Vin Taylor Emily

Local notices crowd Moffat Library events and town moves

Washingtonville scenes include special preaching at M. EB Church led by Rev. Fred W. Stacey and social events. Mrs. James M. Miller and Andrew left for Crystal Springs MS. Moffat Library appoints Rev. F. W. Stacer as librarian as Christmas plans unfold.

Washingtonville Lee M. EB Church Fred W. Stacey James M Taft Hector Moffat Chicago George Thompson Moffat Alsdorf W. C. Cooper James M. Miller Florence Deel Rhein B. R. Hmarson Matt Miller Moffat, Library F. W Stacer Emerson Europe Electrictighte Baveston Ve Mare Huntington Georges Smith H. N. Greena Frank Tannery Lyman A. Gerow Andrew J. Miller Ella Boyle

Store lights the moors of Arabia and Spain display colored globes

A fragment notes colored globes in chequated windows associated with Moorish and Iberian displays. The text lacks clear date, place, or event details.

Arabia Spain

Rustic Montgomery home with seven rooms and barn

James N. Mapes of Merchants' National Bank advertises a property on Koapp avenue with seven rooms a bath a large barn and a jet features include a large tract of land near a schoolhouse in Diles west Montgomery The notice seeks rental or sale details through a local executive.

GALE Closs Mapes Howe Dnd Koapp Avenue Bath James N. Mapes Execuion Merchants’ National Bank Ae Martied

Unclear OCR: Court Notices From Campbell Mall Area

Fragmentary text shows names and addresses with legal notice style but content is unreadable. No clear event, party, or outcome can be determined from the provided snippet.

Pythian Sisters Elect Officers At Awosting Temple

At the annual meeting of the Pythian Sisters at Awosting Temple Ellenville on December 1 officers were elected for the year. The session featured a business portion, refreshments, and an orchestra providing music for all.

Milenville Dea Speciar Pythian Sisters Awosting Temple No. Ty Dire Emma Northrop Sherdao Johanna Hernberg Beryl Pater Rose B.J Mabel Schoolmaker Sophia Zupp Nellie J. Deschler Mavel van Schaick Lottie Ringwald Kate. Wolf Nellie Booth Ida J. Turner Brankstone George J. Hornbeck Thimble Club Childs and Canal Street Florence Whatley William ‘Whatley Center Street Florence Ang Helen ‘Campbell Santa Claus Pioneer Engine Company Ceive Commiittesa V. Democresi Alnett J. L. Woll Fred J. Freer Chris L. Walsh Samuel M. Boyce New York Clara O’neill Centerville Station Ellenville Alonzo DeWitt Ohio

Australian Team Wins Big Six Day Bicycle Race at Madison Square Garden

New York Dec. 18 Alfred Goullet of Austral is riding for the Fogler Goulet team won the one mile sprint deciding the twenty first annual six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden last night. He outpaced Penny Lawrence Eddie Root Halstead Vert and Fred Hill in a sensational close. The field covered 2 751 miles and 9 laps setting a new record by 12 miles and 9 laps over the old mark. Prize money ranged from 1600 to 200 for the eight teams with Fogler and Goullet securing the top honors.

New York Alfred Goullet Australis Fogler Goulet Madison Square Garden Penny ‘Lawrence Hill Ryan Goulet Idosé Verri Taker Goullet Ordor Root Hill Lawrence Danby Biot Helstead AleFarland Moran Joe’ Fogler Thomas Gnished Crery Waranth Frank Corry Walker Corry Gordon Walker

Adopted Baby Turns Up In Dutchess County

In Orange County New York the Duchess county agent learned a baby girl adopted by Mrs. Fisher of Port Jervis was not white as claimed. The mother, now living in Milbrook, had said the child’s father had negro blood, leading to custody changes and a move to Poughkeepsie for further care arrangements.

Nawburgh Dec Uttle Duchess‘ County Dase Jeanette Simmons Orange Thumith Tim Hurley Tim

Brick Houses Prove Durablewall Compare Granite

A short note observes brick houses versus granite walls noting bricks endure longer and stand firmer than granite in harsh conditions, with a casual historical tone.

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