Port Jervis Elks attic death mystery ends in tragedy
The body of Fred Conzelman was found in the attic of the Port Jervis Elks Home after he died by cyanide poisoning. Police and doctors attended, with coroner and undertaker called, and his mother notified of the fatal discovery. The incident follows weeks of disappearance after he left his home October 25.
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Conzelman
Port Jervis
Elks’ Home
Fred Conzelman
Port Jorvia
Elks
The
Frank Northrop
Wilber Gordon
George A. Post
Robert Hare
Mr.Northrup
October Health Bulletin Reports Town Deaths and Births
The Greber Bulletin from the State Health Department summarizes October deaths and births by locality. Goshen Uents mentions of deaths, Port Jervis 21 births 14 deaths, Walden 7 births 7 deaths, Warwick 24 births 9 deaths, with varied age groups and causes across counties.
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State Health Department
Middimeson
Goshen
Tony Goths
Port Jervis
Walden
Warwick
Ail
Eleny
Dirks
Ieav
Foot Fracture After Fall At Home
Mrs. Charles Mann slipped on the steps on Hithand avenue near William H. Rogers on Tuesday and fractured a bone in her right foot. She was returned home to 3) Sosth street where Dr. HR. J. Shelley attended her.
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Charles Mann
William H. Rogers
Sosth Street
Acab
HR. J. Shelley
Chief McCoach Reports Yearly Police Data and Fees
In a report to the Common Council Chief McCoach notes prompt crime reporting improves investigations. He cites total lost or stolen property valued at 1082.95 with 651.50 recovered, dog licenses raise 1146.50, fines total 1293, and street plot yields 2505.80. He details arrests, occupations, and demographics, including 650 arrests mostly whites, with laborers leading occupations and McCoach’s own high arrest count.
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Common Council
McCoach
Tlie
Department
Mlice
Bret
Gosnen Feit
Kings County Penitentiars
State Industrial School
Rochester
Randall's Island
Middletown State Hospital
Matteawan Asylum
Bar of Justice
Txelve
Ireland
Maly
Sy SA
Bruce McCoach
Tas
Tao Hin
Grevves
Gier
Herbert
Ff Fantlnes
Wood
Benton
Roth
Green
Darton
Wilson
Lines
Wy Vail
Judge Mills Denies Reduction of Verdict in Rockland Case
Judge Mills refused to reduce a $25 verdict by a Rockland County jury after a New York Supreme Court session in White Plains. He ruled the jury’s decision favored the plaintiff given severe injuries and upheld the judgment in full. Tassin M. Cox represented the plaintiff. Philip A. Rorty defended the defendant.
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White Plains
Rockland County
Mile
Tassin M. Cox
Philip A. Rorty
Mtag Joins Sousa Band After Goshen Democrat Years
William RL Mtag formerly of the Goshen Democrat toured Middletown with Saq sas Band and rejoined the bands business department after meeting old friends Monday evening. The Classified column of the Tunes-Prees offers writing help.
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Sousa
Wiliam RL Mtag
Goshen Democrat
Saq‘sas
Middletown
Mr. Meat
Milk Exchange legal clash ends with referee threat to eject
Alfred Eily of the Consolidated Milk Exchange faced rebuke from referee William Grant Brown as interruptions disrupted testimony in the Attorney General O Malley led inquiry into milk price manipulation. Officials argued over by laws and uniformity in trading practices while witnesses described procedural steps and internal statements.
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Alfred Eily
Consolidated Milk Exchange
William Grant Brown
O'Malley
Ely
Joseph Laennnsie
The
Exchange
John B. Coleman
Altamner
William J. Conklin
Range Ceaniy Milk Associaton
Consolidated Mus Exchange
Atenut
McBride
Syssen
Nu J. Ang
Funeral of J D Ming Held at Old School Baptist Meeting House
Funeral services for J D King were conducted at the Old School Baptist Meeting House in New Verna at 2 30 PM on Tuesday. Elder I C Ker of this city attended, and burial followed in the family plot in New Veroa Cothoote s bory, with the body moved from Jersey City where Mr King died.
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J. D. Ming
J.D. King
Old School Baptist Meeting
New Verna
I. C. Ker
New Veroa
China plants and weeds used as food
A fragmented note describes wistsra jeaves and weed used as substitutes for ter in China. It mentions flowers being eaten and implies a culinary context without clear details.
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China
Nursing Observations and Patient Updates at Thrall Hospital
Reports from Thrall Hospital on December 14 note reflections on fortitude and perseverance from Sir Walter Scott, with quotes from Dr Weir Mitchell and Canadian Nurse. The bulletin lists convalescents and patients: Mrs Schaap, Joseph Devoe, Leroy Watson, George Burwell, Annie Graham, Mainard Houshtaling, Harry Malone, William Merritt, Mrs Palmer, Fode Sputore, and L H Tiffan.
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Thrall Hospital
Sir Walter Scott
Weir Mitchell
Wlill
Joseph Schaap
Joseph M. Devoe
Bpring- Glen
Leroy Watson
George F. Burwell
Campbell Hall
Stivers
Annie Graham
Hulett
Edward Palmer
Fode Sputore
Maybrook
O. E W
L. H. Tiffanr
Erie Electrification Rumor Ties Jersey City Line to Highland Mills
Highland Mills December rumor claims Erie Railroad plans to electrify its Jersey City to Highland Mills line and build a power house on land the company already owns. Water rights are cited as a blocking issue though seizure could hasten the project.
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Highland Millis
Central Valley
The
Erie
Jersey City
Highland Mills
Erle
Ramapo
Malone Injured by Fall at State Hospital Site
Robert A. Malone of 33 John Street sustained back pain after falling from scaffolding while working on a chapel project at the State Hospital Monday afternoon. He was treated by Dr. B C Woodman who found no broken bones and Malone is reported to be improving.
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Robert A. Malone
John Street
State Hospital
Malone
B.C. Woodman
A. A. Oliver
C. H. Horton
George Blanchard
H. 8. Ogden
Jerome “A. Swery
Levi Starr
John S. King
G. J. Beebe
Hearty Hoyt
S$ Rnatine
Thomas Lane
Tim. Co
M. C. Ashter
Monhagens’ Paratiy Camilace
Binchamton
Ghett
Middletown
C. A. Wells
Morhacems
W. 5. Powyer Hos Co
Binghamton
Wawarsing Chapter Elects Officers At Elienville Meeting
The Wa warsing Chapter in Ellenville elected and appointed several officers at a Monday night meeting. Names listed include EH P FL Campbell as King, Benjamin Fater as Scribe, Robert Benny tmaan as Secretary, HH Manson as Treasurer, John A. Tice as RAF, L. kolf as P S, W Kelley Shook as R A C, Jacob Wecht le V as M 1st, Ross Taylor as Sentinel, John Faver as Organist, and EH Navecs.
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Wawarsing
R. AM
Elienvile
P. FL. Campbell
King
Benjamin Fater
Robert Bennytmaan
HH. Manson
Treas
John A
Tica
RAF
L. Kolf
P. S. W. Kelley Shook
R. A C
John A. Tice
Willa Carman
M. 2d
Jacob Wecht
M. le
Ross Taylor
Sentinel
John Faver
EH. Navecs
Common Council Votes to Sell Old Fireman Relics
The Common Council approved selling the Excelsior Fire apparatus and related parade carriages from three fire companies. The 1859 Excelsior truck and an old parade carriage were discussed for trade or sale to settle ownership disputes, with Col. Wells arranging shipment under a $360 offer after negotiation with Binghamton officials.
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Common Council
Hose
Sol. Wells
Binghamton
Monhagens
Thi City
Col. Welle
First appearance of Button & Blake engine in Middletown history
An 1859 Middletown chronicle describes the arrival of the Button & Blake hand engine from New York City. It notes the apparatus with six ladders, hooks, axes, lanterns, and ornate finish, and tracks its rough journey by carriage and rail to Middletown. The piece also mentions fire company feuds, a parade showing the new engine, and its eventual sale to the city for about 299.99.
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Common Council
Excelsiors
Agles
Monhagens
Seagrave
Goshen
Gordon Lumber Company
Henry Street
Higham
J. C. Mullison
Board of Education
Police Department
Highland Avenue
Middletown
Wiliam Williams
Wisth Street
New York
Ferris M. Pronk
Williams
New Jersey
Middletown Whiz Press
Us Pronk
Button’ & Blake
New York City
Monbagens
Howells
Mons
Binghamton
Montagens
Esgiea
Cosecudor
Om Ring Street
Tia Nash Street
Herzbeck
Dan
Vali
Thomas Reynolds
Mress
Trom Wood & Baldwin
Imanty
Village celebrates donated fire truck and parade fund
A community driven effort raised funds to purchase a new fire truck without taxpayer costs. The vehicle and crew details are highlighted with names of volunteers and donors who supported the acquisition, praised as a civic milestone amid local pride.
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Paratus
City Hall Commission
Wright
Mozhagens
Moghagens
Eure
Ellis
Chief McCoach
Milk
Brown
Erie Electrification
Highland Falls Rumor
Ellenville
Monhagen
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