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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
5
New City New York December 16 William Cleary former town clerk and head of Haverstraw faces a hard blow as a threat witness testifies about a shooting incident involving the defense.
Miss Mildred Hull 26 died at her parents home in Livingston Manor after two years of failing health. Survived by parents C B N Hull and Amelia Hull and sisters Mrs. Floyd Finch of Pittsfield MA and Eleanor Hull. Funeral Friday 2:30 PM at home. burial Saturday Fantinehill Cemetery in Ellenville.
Mrs Emily Monell Watkins died at 6 p m Monday at her son John A Watkin s home 30 Orange Avenue Goshen cause Bright s disease She was 79 years two months 26 days born in Minisinx daughter of William Monell and Elsie Purdy widow of William S Watkins Survivors include daughter Mrs Julia A W Carr Chicago and sons William S Middle town and John A Goshen Funeral service held today at 1 p m from the late home Burial in Hamptonburgh Cemetery Also noted Sussex New Jersey death of Mrs William Ryerson age 64 at Glenwood after visiting Gilbert Martin Funeral at her home under Rev Hamilton with interment in Glenwood Cemetery
Mary Elizabeth Findley Harris widow of Thomas Harris died at her home on the Newburgh state road after a brief illness of pneumonia. She was about 61 and a prominent Goodwill Presbyterian Church member. Survived by daughter Elizabeth Crabtree son Edgar at home and daughter Mrs Frank Olsen.
Pine Bush tribute notes Joshua Birdsell died at his home on December 13 with his daughter Mrs. Frederick Crawford by his side. A blacksmith and Civil War navy yard worker, he was a staunch Republican and avid reader. Funeral held in the M E Church with burial at New Prospect.
Mrs Mary Case widow of Edward Case aged 70 years three months and 25 days died in Hamburg on December 9. She was daughter of John and Jane Vankirk Case. Survived by son Raymond Case of Ogdensburg and daughter Jennie at home. Funeral held at home conducted by Rev Bresnaham, interment in North Church cemetery.
Anna L Bruguier aged 69 years 3 months 5 days died December 8 at her daughter Mrs Mark Henderson home near Sussex New Jersey. She was born in Germany and was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Ladewig. She is survived by several children.
Dr J Pritchard of Hancock aged 65 died at Moore Overton hospital Wednesday at 12 45 after a four week illness. He leaves a widow and two children.
Cleary stands trial on forgery charges for allegedly signing indorsements for Thomas Allison to notes including a $350 instrument. Bank records show the notes were held by the National Bank of Haverstraw and that Allison had warned Cleary. Prosecutors aim to try Cleary on twelve forgery counts and later larceny charges, with subsequent cases planned despite road conditions.
Kingston December 16 trustees of Marlborough Methodist and Presbyterian Churches met with members to discuss dissolving current two corporations and forming a new united entity possibly as Congregationalist or United Congregationalist. County Judge Seeger of Orange County explained the law.
Mother The sweetest word in the English language marks the Mothers Store's wide gift selection. Handbags to travel cases, gowns to gloves, lingerie to laces, and a large array of toilet articles, linens, and corsets, all priced from a few cents to several dollars, ideal for Christmas gifting.
The ad lists holiday skirt sets in 1 and 2 year sizes with matching slips priced from 0.25 to 2.50, skirts ranging up to 2.50 and 1.50 to 2.98, plus infant dresses, knit Jacques garments at 89 cents and sweaters at 1.19.
The home furnishing department promotes eco friendly, labor saving gifts for Christmas. Duntley Vacuum Sweeper at 3.98 and room size tapestries at 12.98 plus 9x12 feet bug and linoleum 55 cents per yard. Blankets 50 cents to 10 dollars, table linens bedspreads lace curtains and more in seasonal patterns and prices.
A catalog fragment lists practical gift options and affordable accessories for women. It outlines vanity cases from 25 cents to 1.98 dollars, mesh bags 50 cents to 3.50, hat pins 25 cents to 1 dollar, and pearl earrings at 50 cents, serving as a shopping aid.
A number of departments show the newest stock in the city with large assortments. BLANKETS offer the largest prettiest stock with prices from Soc to 10 dollars. RIBBONS at Tompkins Ribbon Shop claim the largest variety at low prices. HANDKERCHIEFS feature 4000 worth to choose from from men women and children prices up to 3 dollars each. SWEATERS cater to every family member with lowest Middletown prices.
The space below highlights select new and stylish apparel for men and boys. Read about the special Christmas offerings in the department and discover neat, current clothing items suitable for gifts or personal wear.
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