Personal Notes on Middletown Residents and Relatives
Social Life of Middletown and Its Environs records several service items and visits. Raymond Pryne has enlisted in Newburgh and heads toward Florida via Fort Slocum. C Kenneth Smith has joined the U S Naval Reserves aviator section in Brooklyn. H J Sieley on sick leave from Camp Wadsworth returns to New York. others include visits to Newark Cleveland Pasante and Middletown visits by Mrs Thorne Mrs Brinckerhoff and Miss Spyder.
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A. C. Pryne
Academy Avenue
Raymond
Newburgh
Fort Slocum
Florida
Flynn
Charles H. Smith
C. Kenneth Smith
U. S. Naval
Smith
Brooklyn
George Mould
Erie
Cleveland
Olga
Leoa A. Caddigan
Obituary notices from The Washington Star detail Cochran and others
Robert Bartlett Cochran 41 senior partner of Cochran Bros brass founders died at Broad Street home from acute Brights disease. Funeral at home with Rev J N Wagenhorat and burial in Middletown, NY. He supported the public library and Red Cross, survived by father Robert, brothers Richard and Henry, sister Dr Anne Carey. Laura Lavenia Peck 85, widow of Abram Peck, longtime Wurtsboro resident died at 71 Academy Ave. Funeral at home. Sylvan Cemetery burial. Henry G Cuddeback 66, six months, died at Port Jervis home. survived by husband Cornelius A, sister Nee Forsar Forsar dJen, four other relatives.
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Robert Bartlett Cochran
Washington
N. J
Robert S Bartlett Cochran
Hillside
Cochran Bros
Brass Founders
Broad Street
Bright
J. N. Wagenhorat
Presbyterian Church
Middletown
N. Y
Cochran
Public Library
Red Cross
Richard W. Cochran
Brooklyn
Ah. Cochran
Robert Cochran
Richard W
Henry F
Anne €. Carey
Franklin
N.Y
Laura L. Peck
Laura Lavenia Peck
Henry M. Peck
Academy Avenue
This City
Peck
New York City
John Cutter
Sarah Ann Harrison
Abram Peck
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Wurtsboro
Martha
John Decker
Jeanne
Isaac Miller
Clarissa
Eugene
Henry
Frances
C. L. Seaman
Belleville
Brewster
California
Mira
Henry G. Cuddeback
Port Jervis
Dec
Sarah Whitlock Caddecback
Caddeback
Neretsiak Drive
Oren
Lyons
Benjamin Whitlock
Jane Swartwott
South Leena
Juddebeck
Nevers Drive
Besten
Cornelius A. Caddedack
Pom Jervis
W. C. Forsar
Beacon
Jeanette Forsar dJenategs
Lon Forsar Carpenter
New Rochelle
Mepe Whitinck Prati
Exter
Kanae Mise Grace Lauza Whitinck
Momiiaiz
N. 3
Coe H. Wahttiock
Lrots
Obituaries from Ellenville and Central Valley
Roshester of Ulster County long lived in Ellenville as a wagon maker and member of the Reformed Church and Napanog Tribe Red Men. survived by wife and daughter Fannie Van Demark of Stamford. Funeral at 2 pm from home with Red Men burial rite at Fantinehill cemetery. Mrs R C Leonard of Central Valley died after two weeks of erysipelas at 51. born November 21 1866. member of Methodist Church Ladies Aid Epworth League Schunnemunk Local Union. Survived by husband a brother and two sisters. Cornwall paper please copy.
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Roshester
Ulster County
Ellenville
The
Reformed Church
Napanog Tribe
Order of Red Men
Fannie
Mason van Demark
Stamford
Conn
W. 8S. Maines
Fantinehill
R. C. Leonard
Emma L. Leonard
Central Valley
Henry Thorne
Christina Campbell
Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid
Epworth League
Schunnemunk
David Thorne
Isabelie
Samuel I. Emsile
Cornwall
Lizzie
Floyd W. Mailler
Death notices for Hamilton Smith Vaughan in Sussex area
John Hamilton a longtime Westbrookville resident dies at 79 after long illness. Edward F. Smith dies in Newark at 77 after brief illness. John Vaughan aged 84 dies at his daughter in law's home on Grant Street after years in Sussex. Vaughan’s Sanitarium era noted.
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Vhn Vaughan
Sunsex
N. J
John Vaughan
Sadie Vaughan
Grant Street
Vaughan
Sussex
Fred W. Vaughan
Two New Jersey Residents Die After Illnesses
Brice B Stanton formerly of Wantaze township died at his Latayeile area home after a week with pleuropneumonia at 33. He was the son of James and Lydia Courtright Stanton. Fred C Gilson of Sparrowbush died at his upper Brook Street home at 1 25 Thursday morning after a week of illness from pneumonia aged 84.
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Brice B. Stanton
Wantaze Township
N. J
Latayeile Jast
Pleuropneumonia
James
Lydia Courtright Stanton
Fred C. Gilson
Sparrowbush
Upper Brook Street
Death of Anna Alma Merriam in Schenectady
Meriam dountier of the late Charles Merriam died at her home in Schenectady this morning. She had been a resident of this place where her father also resided.
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Anna Alma Mettian
Goshen
Anna Alma
Meriam, Dountier
Charles
Merriam
Schenectads
Sells Farm and Fine West Vesgetee in Orange County
The Arch. Ribald Taher Co. inc. lists John J sate and Wileor of Amity as owners. The sale showcases one of the best cattle and rack farms in Orange county with an estate appraised by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J
Far West
Wileor
Amity
Orance County
Arch
Ribald Taher Co. Inc
Watch the Times Prese Want Ad Coimans Advertisement
A brief newspaper item notes a Times Press want ad for Coimans, indicating an advertisement listing or notice. The readable fragment signals classified style content without further detail on items offered or contact data.
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Watch the Times Prese Want Ad
Coimans
Advertisemeny
Conductor Gray Recovers Lost Watch at Erie Station
Conductor Thomas L. Gray of Port Jervis lost a $260 gold bunting case watch from the Erie train No 3 as he leaned from a coach at James street station. Night baggage porter Glenlord Mickles found the timepiece at Grand avenue and returned it to Gray who received a reward after arriving with train No 4. The watch fell into snow near the North street crossing before recovery.
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Thomas £. Gray
Port Jervis
Erie
James Street
Glenlord
Mickles
Grand Avenue
Gray
North Street
Britain's War Cost Soars to 33 970 000 a Day
London report shows a moving vote of credit of 2.75 billion dollars. Andrew Bonar Law says daily expenditure recently averaged 33.97 million, with factors including aviation expansion and troop advances in Mesopotamia, France, and Palestine.
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Britain
London
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Mesopotamia
France
Palestine
Rankin Named Chair of Suffrage Committee in House
Washington, Det. 14 New House committee assignments were approved as separate caucuses of Democrats and Republicans. The Republicans delayed, proposing seven members with Miss Rankin as chairman of the special House committee on suffrage, but the plan was abandoned. Democrats chose Representative Baker of California as chairman of the committee.
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Washington
Det
House
Miss Rankin
Miss Rankin Waa
Representive Baker
Califrnia
Sudden Death Ends Sensational Crawford Case in Newburgh
Samuel Oakley Crawford alias Workington, long linked to Orange County Supreme Court cases on grand larceny, died in Orange County Jail after identification by a Wilmington Del woman who claimed him as her husband. Extradition to Delaware had been on hold as court proceedings continued. His death occurred in the jail reception area. his body to be moved to Poughkeepsie for burial.
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Times-Press
Newburgh
Samuel Oakley Crawford
Workington
Orange County Supreme Court
Orange County
Wilmington
Del
Crawford
Justice Young
Worthington
Delaware
Strand Larcenr
Mr. Worthington
Poughkeepele
Poughkeepaie
Yarfeow Will Admitted to Probate in Ulster County
The will of Thomas Yarrow of Elleialic was admitted to probate in Ulster County court. The estate valued at $1010 real and $0 personal property is divided among immediate relatives and a grandson. Thomas Yarrom receives the house and lot on Chapel Street Essenvilla. executor named Shvimaa Vedder.
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Thomas Yarrow
Elleialic
Ulster Cownty
Gil
John Yarrom
HS Gaara
Annie Hanet
Mery 7
Veeder
Ruth Exk Fyi
Sarah Betor
Arthur McCons
Tor
Chapel Street
Essenvilla
Thomas Vatter
Jt Ue
Shvimaa Vedder
Discontinuance of Slander Actions by NewLife Food Company
Two suits brought by NewLife Food Company against Watts, Oakes & Bright seeking 100000 each for alleged slander and libel arising from 1916 transactions with Middletown farmers were discontinued by county court order. The cases, linked to promissory notes and letter exchanges, were set for trial in Newburgh but halted when owners were obtained by payment of costs.
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NewLife Ford Company
Watts, Oakes & Bright
Ilbel
Oug H. C. Fielder
Middletown
Non-Life Food Company
Fieldher
New York County
Orange County
Fielder
New Life Food Company
Newburgh
Frank Gotch Dead in Iowa Retired Wrestling Champion
Des Moines reports the death of Frank A. Gotch at his Humboldt home from uremic poisoning. The 41 year old former world heavyweight champion had been in declining health for two years and died with his wife and son Robert at his bedside. He was born near Humboldt on April 27, 187 and had recently been linked to a possible match with Joe Stecher.
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Des Moines
Frank A. Gotch
Humboldt
Gotch
Robert Gotch
Fred Gotch
Charles Kurth
Amelia Gotch
Joe Stecher
Dodge Web
Chariie Cutter
Chicago
Cutter
Rockefeller Baptism Debate Splits Baptist Clergy
Chicago reports John D. Rockefeller Jr. questioned as to whether immersion is required for true baptism. Baptist ministers, led by Abe Rev. Benjamin Otto, insist immersion is essential, while others argue baptism is not mandatory for salvation. Mrs Rockefeller is cited as influencing him.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Abe
Benjamin Otto
Morgan Park Baptist Church
John BD. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
Oto
Joseph Dent
Piixrim Temple Baptist Church
Rounz Rochefelief
Port Jervis Firemen Elect Their Officers
The Port Jervis Fire Department elected Chief Irgieer Howard Wheay Firet Assistant Hor ace Ven Avken and Second Assistant Fred Harting to new terms. Dated items note a death and unrelated local remarks pepper the page.
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Port Jervis
Wills Filed in Goshen Move Through Surrogate Office
Goshen December 17, several local wills are filed. Martha J. Doyle of Montgomery directs over $200 to a grave stone and leaves the remainder to sister-in-law Margaret Cooley with James A. Lodge named executor. Marie Boughton of Southfields leaves 15000 in personal property and 2000 in real estate to relatives. John D. Bouton and Russell Gaeles named executors. James C. B. Daley of Middletown leaves all property to wife Blanche Daley. personal property 1000, no real estate. Harriet H. Newkirk of Middletown leaves 12500 to her son John H. Newkirk, executor. Victor H. Jones of Monroe leaves 16000 to father Richard W. Jones. Cornelia P. Breed of Cornwall dies November 9 1917 leaving 3000 real and 954 personal. remainder divided among free children. John Orr of Cornwall dies September 13 leaving 20000 real and 1500 personal. widow gets one third, two thirds for son Walter S. Orr and daughter Alice Orr Roberts. Kulemnan Daley dies in Arlington N J after three weeks illness. wife Maria Wood and son Peter survive. Body arrived on Friday. interment at St John’s Cemetery.
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Goshen
Martha J. Doyle
Montgomery
Margaret Cooley
James A. Lodge
Marie Boughton
Southfields
John D. Bouton
Russell Gaeles
James C. B. Daley
Middletown
Blanche
Dales
Harriet H. Newkirk
John H. Newkirk
Victor H. Jones
Monroe
Richard W. Jones
Cornelia P. Breed
Cornwall
Sarah L. Conklin
New York
John Orr
Walter S. Orr
Alice Orr Roberts
Pastor Oakley to Leave Yonkers for Connecticut Church
Reverend John G. Oakley D D departs Nepperhan Heights Yonkers on January 1 to lead a large Connecticut church with about 500 members. He previously served as a popular pastor at the Goshen M E Church.
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Goshen
John G. Oakley
Goshen M. E
Nepperhan Heights
Yonkers
Connectcut
Soldier Leaves Home to Rejoin Regiment at Spartanburg
Ralph L. LaRue of the 10th Fiery Artillery departs Goshen on a furlough and heads to Spartanburg, South Carolina, to rejoin his unit with expected arrival Thursday.
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Wadsworth
Goshen
Ralph L. LaRue
10Th
Fiery Artillery
Spartanburg
S. C
Thursay
Livery Stable Changes Hands in Goshen
N H Wilcox retires after 20 years operating a livery in Goshen and sells the property to Robert Zeigier, formerly proprietor of the Farmers Hotel.
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Goshen
N. H. Wilcox
Robert Zeigier
Farmers’ Hotel
Bedell Joins New Perchlorate Explosives Firm
Poughkeepsie reports Hon. Laula Bedell former Orange County Assembly member is among the incorporators of the Perchlorate Explosive Corporation. Other founders include Judge Arnold H. B. Vosburgh J. B. Van De Water and F. K. MacDowell with 2 1/100 000 capital. The firm aims to acquire rights patents and to manufacture and market perchlorate explosives in the United States and Canada with Bedell as president.
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Poughkeepsie
Laula Bedell
Orange County
Perchlorate Explosive Corporation
New York
Wedavexdar
Mr. Bedell
Arnold
H. B. Vosburgh
J. B. van de Water
F. &K MacDowell
United Safety Powder Company
United States Corporation
United States
Canada
Goje¢L
Hudson
River Valle
Reverend Aquilla Webb Accepts Philadelphia Call
The Rev. Dr Aquila Webb longtime pastor of Second Presbyterian now Webb-Horiey Memorial retires from Warren Memorial in Louisville and accepts a call to North Kent Street Presbyterian Church Philadelphia. Mr Webb 47, tall and clean shaven, and his wife have one daughter Mrs L B Baynham of Louisville. Her husband is serving as a blacksmith in France.
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Aquila Webb
Webb Horiey Memorial Presbyterian Church
Warren Mermorial Presbyterian Church
Louisville
North Kent Street Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
de Aoyihesn
Weta Ae
Sears
Business Mag
Webs
L. B. Baynham
Lowsville
Goshen Board Handles County Bills and Tax Resolution
The Orange County Board of Supervisors met at 10:30 am. They ordered payment of 117.06 from the County Officers' Compensation Committee and a 28 day extension for tax delivery funds. A resolution from Port Jervis urged changing town highway superintendent start date to year start. it was adopted. Also approved a $150.25 water bill for the courthouse and a 4 per month janitor increase for Oct 1 to May 31. A tuberculosis care tax share was debated. Newburgh officials backed pro rata city responsibility, tabled by Newburgh, then defeated 21 to 5 in favor of the towns. The board adjourned to 1:30 pm.
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Goshen
Board of Supervisors
County Officers' Compensation Committee
Toth
Port Jervis
Jeferson County
Orange County
Newburgh
Court House
Hock
Duffy
Highland
Palmer
Mizhlands
Snow Storm Strains Goshen Roads Halts School and Rail Service
Goshen residents faced heavy snow and high winds that snapped wires and blocked streets. Prof. Montgomery Smith announced no school today while a garage roof collapsed, injuring no one. Rail traffic stalled across lines, with Erie and Lehigh lines delayed and a car abandoned after the storm.
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Times-Press
Goshen
Montgomery ©. Smith
E. Nash
Grand Street
Murray Avenue
Dritta
Rescued From Snow to Return to Russia and More
Goshen reports Dec 15 Howard Wagner found in a snowbank near Miller Cart Co by James Scott. Wagner intoxicated, jailed 10 days. Also LukinLieut Alexander Ogion and family sail for Russia via Japan. Cook returns after illness. Five Belgians jailed in Goshen for contraband goods. Bowery Collins enlists as teamster. local print shop worker Charles Carrigan departs.
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Goshen
Howard Wagner
James Scott
Miller Cart Company
Scott
Goshen Illuminating Company
Wagner
David P. Clark
Williams Plans Great Bridge at Schenectady
Goshen Dec 15 State Engineer Frank M Williams completes plans for a new four site bridge to replace the old Scons bridge at Schenectady The Great Western Gate War will be a massive concrete structure and work will begin in the spring
Plan Big Minstrels Attracts Goshen Red Cross Benefit
The Plan Big Minstrels in Goshen on Thursday, December 22, directed by Mrs. Arthur Decker and Frank C. Hock, features three end seats and black faced comedians to aid the Goshen Red Cross. Also notes a Methodists Church sermon series and a Christmas time theme with music by Marion Sanford and a program titled The Phigas of Discontent.
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Goshen
Deris
Arthur Decker
Frank C. Hock
Goshen Red Cross
Sermor
Toh Seryers
lAacue Merning
Marion Sanford
Commit Woman Case Topics Custodial Action
A Goshen conference led by Miss Caroline M. Cuddeback sought to resolve the fate of a destitute colored woman with ten children born in the past decade. The group decided she should be sent to the Rome Custodial Institution, with two other nonnormal children placed in suitable orphanages. Grange officers were also elected for Goshen. A Goshen woman, Mrs. Frances Morrison, was found dazed in New York City after wandering in a storm and told police she came to visit her son Robert but became lost and weakened from exposure.
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Goshen
Carolne M. Cuddeback
Bacan
Cuddeback
State Charities Aid Association
George F. Oregs
Edwin D. Wood
D. T. Condict
3. H. Mellen
Rome
Frances Morrison
New York City
Robert
Prisoners Grow Garden Crops at Goshen Jail
In Goshen on December 15 the prisoners at the local jail, overseen by Saez I McDowell, cultivated a small garden yield. They reportedly planted and harvested potatoes onions beans corn peas tomatoes cucumbers beets and herbs, with noted quantities for each crop.
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Goshen
Saezim McDowell
OFFICERS GET SUMMONS TO REPORT FOR DUTY
Goshen Nes is Leeutenant William J Rotertson has been at his home two weeks and left for Lee Springs Texas to report on December 13. Doctor Bernard Krug of Warah Hospital torcised orders to report to Fem Ore cher Ga. Wallin a week. He expects to leave for Vitte this week. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Paul Kreher of Chee ter on December 22. Kreher is a former resident of Goshen and worked in the harder shop of Joh Siva-
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Retta
Johnson
Jo Crooklyn
Pasante
G. O. Bush
Tuxedo Park
Middletown
Charles M. Brinckerhoff
Circleville
Ur. H. Jd. Sieiley
Uiereu
Banilary
Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg
D. C
New York
Times-Fresh Office
Hayne
New York Custom House
Christie
War Department
Pier 97
Harry M. Grinton
Ars. G. W. Grinton
Pehem Bay
Ogllon
Goshen
Cook
W. Cook
Newburgh
Nes
William J Rotertson
Tits Village
Lee Springs
Texas
Bernard
Krug
Warah Hospital
Fem
Orecher
Biete
DT Bradner
Iyocieneg
Wallin
Geshe
Dorn
Paal Kreher
Cheeter
Nreher
E Tarlored
Joh Siva
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