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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1925

Page

7

Jurors drawn for County Court term to convene in Newburgh

Goshen reports Sheriff Henry Hull and County Clerk Carlton L. Smith selecting jurors for the January 4 term in Newburgh aided by Justices George Farrell and Charles Coleman. The list includes names from Middletown Port Jervis Newburgh Montgomery Highland Mills and many other towns.

Goshen Newburgh Henry Hull Carlton L. Smith George F. Farrell Charles C. Coleman Middletown Nathaniel van Sickle George W. Goble Stanley Faulkner Port Jervis Adam Barchens William Dolan John Nystrom Leonard Grayson Jacob Sepern Jamey Brennan John McMurray Frank M. Rumsey Lewis F. Hanmore Joseph DeVine Frank J. Hawkins Fred Gruber Samuel Rice Daniel Early Joseph Menelly David M. Patton Otto Ettmeyer Robert P. Barclay Herbert J. Brundage Erastus Benjamin Robert E. Abrams Fred H. Vernon Charles L Zimmerman Harry Yore Robert Parkhill William Alton Otto Co. Brown Montgomery J. J. Miller

Seal sales urged in fight on tuberculosis

In Goshen on December 12, county town and city chairmen met at the County Treasurer's Building to review seal sale progress for tuberculosis relief and discuss next steps. Rev. Dr J Holmes McGuinnis presided with Lehman Stern reporting for Middletown and Clifford Owen absent.

Goshen J. Holmes McGuinnis Chester Lehman Stern Middletown Clifford A. Owen

Cataract Engine Company Christmas Tree and Chowder Supper

In Goshen on December 17 the Cataract Engine and Hose Company held a Christmas tree and chowder supper for members and guests. Rev. George H Scofield distributed gifts with Spencer Norton assisting. Verg's Orchestra provided music as the event was hailed as one of the most interesting in the company’s history.

Goshen Cataract Engine and Hose Company George H. Scofield Spencer T Norton Verg

Action Over Tires Reserved in Goshen Court

Justice Charles C. Coleman heard Frank Balmer versus Charles Moidenhaver in Goshen office of J Ploud Halstead. Balmer seeks $50 for two auto tires claimed unpaid. Moidenhaver says payment made. J Lloyd Halstead for plaintiff and Franklin A. Servicer for defendant. Decision reserved.

Goshen Charles CC. Coleman J. Ploud Halstead Frank Balmer Charles Moidenhaver Chester J. Lloyd Halstead Franklin A. Senriver Justice Coleman

Surrogate Issues Letters Testamentary and Administration

Elwood C. Smith has sequed letters testamentary to Rev. Walker H. Lofthouse of New York formerly of Walden on the estate of Maria L. Johnson who died in Walden October 16. Marie Hennings of Montgomery is issued letters of administration on the estate of Adelaide Demar late of that town.

Elwood C. Smith Walker H. Lofthouse New York Walden Maria L. Johnson Marie Hennings Montgomery Adelaide Demar

Goshen Emergency Hospital Events and Directors Nominees

A December 29 dance at Ministnk Mall benefits Goshen Emergency Hospital. The annual hospital meeting is January 18 at 2 p.m. in Goshen Library. Directors nominated for the coming year include Mrs Henry Bacon, Mrs R Bunker, Mrs I Coates, Mrs E B Clark, Mrs J M Indley, Mrs Thomas Finan, Mrs Tauren Frost, and others.

Goshen Ministnk Mall Goshen Library Henry Bacon R. &. Bunker Coates EB. T. Clark J. MH. Indley Stewart Charles Thompson Brandet Symonds James van Steenburg A. V.D. Wallace Reevs Makuen J. F. DeVine

Augustus Weller Interred in Brick Church Cemetery

The body of Augustus Weller was brought from New York this morning and laid to rest in the family plot at Brick Church cemetery in Montgomery.

Augustus Weller New York Montgomery Brick Church Cemetery

Lyons Family Plans Christmas in Hartford Visit

Mrs. Kate Lyons and her daughter Mary travel to Hartford Connecticut to spend Christmas with Lyons’ son Harry. Mr and Mrs Albert Thompson of Schenectady are visiting in town.

Kate Lyons Mary Hartford

David Metrustry Hosts Dinner in Newburgh

David Metrustry of Newburgh will give a testimonial dinner to ten friends tonight at the Orange Inn following an excellent menu.

David Metrustry Newburgh Orange Inn

Entertainment Served After Court Proceeding

A legal notice states an entertainment event will proceed after service of process. Details are limited but indicate an upcoming public showing or broadcast as part of the ruling.

Arrested in Newburgh Charles Martin Involved Barber Shop Theft

Charles Martin, formerly employed at Charles Triggiani’s barber shop, allegedly fled town on December 15 with property from the shop. He has been arrested in Newburgh and will be brought back for arraignment before Police Justice H. B. Merritt.

Newburgh Charles Martin Charles Triggiani H. B. Merritt

Bennett Prize Contest Voices At Local High School

The William Walter Bennett Memorial Prize Contest hosts Friday night at the high school features eight speakers. Esther Cook Margery Bull Margaret Watkins Marjorie Greene Kenneth Babcock Paul Church Edward Huestis and John Van Wijkn are listed as participants.

Compensation Commission Hearing Set for Wednesday

Referee J. J. Burns of the Compensation Commission will hold a hearing at the courthouse on Wednesday morning starting at 9 30.

A. E. M. Society to Meet December 16 at Miriam’s Home

The A. E. M. Society will hold a meeting on December 16 at 3 p m at the home of Miss Miriam on Webster avenue.

A. E. M. Society Mias Miriam Webster Avenue

Methodist Church Sunday Services Listed

Sunday school at 9 45 am with Reeves Makuen as superintendent Public worship at ll a m with the pastor speaking on The Assistant Pastor Who and Why Epworth League at 6 45 pm Topic Our League World led by Miss Jeanette McGill Evening praise and worship at 7 30 pm with sermon The Golden Rule A welcome and a service for all

Methodist Methodist Church Reeves Makuen Epworth League Our League World Jeanette McGill

Sunday Services at Presbyterian Church Featuring Law Talk

Sunday school begins at 10 o clock led by superintendent John Luft. Attorney C Moore of New York will speak at 11 o clock on Law Enforcement and World Op.

John Luft C. ©., Moore New York

Defendant Wins In Auto Truck Action In Goshen

In Goshen Town Hall Justice C C Coleman and a five member jury heard the case of John Lewis and Nick Amedio versus the defendant over a 1400 dollar second hand truck purchase on October 18. The jury returned a no cause verdict after witnesses testified regarding the sale and a warranty claim. The five jurors were Harvey McCoy Hiram H Smith C W Fancher G H Bennett and Thomas Callahan.

Goshen C. C. Coleman John Lewis Nick Amodio Cottage Street Middletown New York Chester J. Floyd Halstead Franklin A. Schriver Joseph Lewis Leon Downs Clarence van Fleet Justice Coleman the Commissioners of Elections Harvey McCoy Hiram H. Smith C. W. Fancher G. H. Bennett Thomas Callahan

Honor List At Goshen High School And Contests

December report cards list students on the honor roll with no marks below 65. The William Walter Bennet Speaking Contest awards two $10 prizes for interpretation and stage presence. Two basketball games pitting Goshen against Warwick school follow Thursday.

Goshen Esther Cook Josephine Kalk Elizabeth Rorty Ethel Hasbrook Winifred Kipp Katherine Rose Jessie van Dyke Corinne Watkin Elmer Eck Harold Jonas Richard Yers Carl Frechem William Walter Bennet Marjorie Gibson Ivan A. Gardner

Charles W. Coleman Injured by Auto in Florida

Charles W. Coleman of Goshen is seriously injured in Palm Beach Florida after being struck by a car. He has a broken leg numerous cuts and bruises and is in a hospital in Palm Beach. Mrs Coleman accompanied him as they spend the winter there as they have for 25 years. It is feared he may not recover from his injuries.

Charles W. Coleman Florida Goshen Palm Beach Mrs. Coleman West Palm Beach Mr. Coleman

Car Crashes Into Hay Load on Denton Hill

A car driven by John Horton of 71 Fifth Avenue New York struck a hay load on Denton Hill Goshen Middletown highway veered into a telephone pole. Horton escaped injury though the auto was badly wrecked and towed to Jack's Garage Middletown. No formal action known.

Denton Hill Goshen Goshen-Middletown Thomas Marshall George Bates John Horton Fifth Avenue New York Aight Horton Jack Middletown

Speaker From Anti Saloon League Headlines Meeting

After service in the Navy he joined the Anti Saloon League as a leading speaker. The Christian Endeavor meeting starts at 6 45 pm with a 15 minute song service directed by Emma Roosa. The bible principles of giving is the lesson. Leader August C Wallace and Rev George H Scofield will preach at 730 pm on An Opportune Statement. Everyone is welcome.

Anti-Saloon League Christian Endeavor Meeting Mies Emma Roosa Leaier August C. Wallace George H. Bscofield

Lecture on Current Puente Draws Regional Audience

Mrs. Marion Gaylord Atwell spoke at the Public Library on Friday night about Current Puente. A goodly number attended from here and other places, and the lecture held deep interest.

Marion Gaylord Atwell

Conrad Diehl Celebrates Eighteenth Birthday in Village

Conrad Diehl of this village marks his 18th birthday and reports good health. Born in Germany, he arrived in Orange county in 1858 and cast his first vote in 1861. His grandmother lived to a long life during the Era of the Rt. Elmo Hotel and Domino Club era when he led the club. The four member group included Charlies Watson, the late Alex C. Sutherland, and the late DeWitt Co. Durland. He plans a large celebration for his upcoming 100th birthday.

Conrad Diehl Diehil Germany Orange County Rt. Elmo Hotel Domino Club Diehl Charlies Watson Greenwich Avenue Alex C. Sutherland DeWitt Co. Durland

Advent Choir Services at St James Church Hundapy

Morning services will proceed as usual at St James Church on Hundapy. The annual Advent choir will sing at 7 30 with soloists Cuariés Strine soprano and T Clark baritone.

St. James’ Church Hundapy Cuariés Strine T. Clark

Sunday Services at St. John’s Church

St. John's Church schedules Sunday worship at 7 30 and 10 am with usual service hours observed.

ST. John's Church

New Flag Unfurled At Soldiers Pole In Park

A new flag was secured and raised on the soldiers' flag pole in the park on South Church Street. The pole flag previously floated daily and must be replaced about every six months.

South Church Street

Roy C Gillespie Urges Team 1 Bowl By The 15th

Roy C Gillespie captain of Team 1 asks all members to bowl by the 15th for the tournament supper at the club alleys. The note cites the Inet date as the deadline.

Roy C. Gillespie

Be Fore Midnight and Aesop's Fables at Central Tonight

At the Central theater tonight William Russell stars in Be fore Midnight along with a comedy reel and Aesop's Fables. Showtimes are 7 18 and 6 00.

William Russell

Goshen Teams Triumph Over Monroe In Basketball

Goshen boys and girls both won Friday night against Monroe. Boys 11 to percent score after a late tie led to a playoff adding four to Goshen and one to Monroe. Girls won 49 to 20. Crowd enjoyed an exciting evening.

Goshen Monroe

New Yorker to fund Goshen hospital expansion

A wealthy donor, who has given to several New York state hospitals, visited Goshen and expressed intent to furnish a substantial amount for the erection and equipment of an addition to Emergency Hospital.

Goshen

Orange lodge to hold March fair at new North Church street home

At the meeting of the Orange lodge 1. O. O. F. it was decided to hold a fair in March at the opening of the lodge home on North Church street. The building will probably be completed in February.

Orange Lodge North Church Street Gleaners A. BB. Hotchkiss North Street Congregational Church Helen Francisco Eleanor Ericson Ida Reeder Clara Shimer Independent Sons of Italy Lodge

Personal notes on Burhans Van Steenberch and travelers

Burhans Van Steenberch is confined to his home. Gates K. McGarrah arrived in New York on the Mauretania from a trip to Berlin Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Stewart will leave for Aiken, D. C. the latter part of this week, where they will spend the winter. Miss Margaret Steward went to Aiken last week.

Burhans van Steenberch Gates K. McGarrah New York Mauretania Herlin Germany Campbell Stewart Aiken D. C Margaret Steward Aitken

Probation Chief Handersen Marks a Decade in Orange County

Goshen December 17 William A Handersen the county probation officer of Orange county has served since the office began ten years eight months ago. During that period 628 persons have been placed on probation and many unofficial cases were handled at parental or guardian request. As of December 1 1925 the number on probation from the courts totaled 18 Supreme and County Court 36 Children’s Court. Money collected in December totaled 969 50 with 82600 from the Supreme Court and 61850 from Children’s Court. In November Handersen made 150 home visits including investigations.

Supreme and County Court Justices of the Peace Children’s Court Seesee Ees Tees Kee

Death of Arthur Perry Jr in Cleveland Ohio

Arthur Perry of this city reports the death of his son Arthur Perry Jr in Cleveland Ohio. Born in Rome on March 11 1886 he worked as a machinist and tool maker for ten years. Survived by father and siblings Clara Henderson Ruth Brehaut and William Perry. Funeral Thursday 2 PM at Mrs Willard Hendersons 119 Linden Ave Hillside Cemetery burial.

Arthur Perry, Jr Arthur Perry Cleveland Ohio Mr. Perry, Jr Rome Arthur Terry William L. Perry Clara Willard G. Henderson

Decker dies at home of cousin in Grahameville

Alfred V Decker died Tuesday night at his cousin Arminden Marvin's home at 64 Wisner avenue. Born Claryville April 13 1844 he married Mies Reta Decker at Woodbourne August 24 1897. He was a trainman and Willowemee Baptist Church member. Survived by wife daughter Jessie wife of Le land DePew and brother George W Decker. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the Dutch Reformed Church Grahameville burial Grahameville.

Alfred V. Decker Arminden J. Marvin Wisner Avenue Claryville James FR Sarah J. van Aken Decker Mies Reta Decker Woodbourne Sullivan County Decker Willowemee Jessie Leland DePew George W. Decker Grahameville

Obituaries for Susan Reed and Charles Clark

Susan Frances Reed widow of George W. Reed dies at 16 Benton Avenue after months of illness. Born March 16 1852 she leaves son Henry W. Reed and sisters Deborah Corwin and Mrs Herbert Ketchum. Funeral at 15 Benton Avenue with Rev William F Kettle officiating and Wallkill Cemetery burial. Charles Clark of Chicago dies at home in Chester aged about 60 after nursing and masonry ties. He is survived by two daughters Mrs Chesterbie and Mrs Arnold Heeren and sisters Mrs S S Beance and Mrs Elizabeth Masten and Mrs Renol Hyatt.

Susan Frances Reed George W. Reed Benton Avenue Joshua P Deborah A. Corwin Charles Clark Chicago Nenmona Mr. Clark Chester Mra Chesterbie Arnold Heeren Charles Baltimore Mra S&s. Beaace Binghamton Mire Flizabeth Masten Denver Cole Renol L. Hyatt

Obituary Notes On Cornelius Taylor And Family Links

Cornelius Taylor of Howells died in Goshen aged nearly 80. He was the youngest brother of Williston Taylor of South Orange and a member of a large family including siblings Williston Gilbert and William Sylvester, with connections to Salt Lake City Pilgrims Corners Pine Bush Brooklyn and Paterson. The report also notes the death of a Paterson resident and provides details on survivors Mia Justine Price and other kin, with interment in Stroudsburg, Pa.

Cornelius Taylor Howells Goshen Williston Taylor South Orange N. J Mr. Taylor Williston Gilbert Salt Lake City Utah William Sylvester Pilgrims Corners Cornelius Sarah Kertell Pine Bush Eveline Knox Brooklyn Edward Haney W. D. Steele Marguerite Holmbraker Howard Movulford West Broadway Paterson Mia Justine Price Newark Stroudsburg

Funeral notices for Mrs Henry Mackenroth and others

The morning service for Mrs Henry Mackenroth of 26 Watkins Avenue proceeded from St Josephs Church with a high mass. Pallbearers included Mackenroth and Hasbrouck family members. Burial was in St Johns Cemetery Goshen. A second funeral for Sarah K Manning was held at her Westtown home with a lines of praise, burial in Westtown Cemetery. Adolph K Jones service was at Webb Horton Memorial Prévoytian Church with Prudential staff present and interment in Jersey City.

Henry Mackenroth Watkins Avenue St. Joseph's Church Andrew P. Rot Vincent FE. Smyth M. Cuezas Daniel Hallinan William 2. Brezy John Mackenroth Charles Mackenroth Joseph Hasbrouck Arthur Priest T. M. Johnson, Jr St. John's Cemetery Goshen Sarah KE. Manning Near Johnson F. M. Lines Westtown Lewis Dunn Sussex F M. Lines George Smith Csane Albert Horton John Everett Fred Youngs Delibert Decker Walter House Lewis Stillwell Dourial Westtown Cemetery Adolph K. Jones Webb Horton

Funeral of Martha A German at Wertmore church

The funeral for Martha A German wife of Levi E German was held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the M E Church in Wertmore Reverend W Piper officiated with pallbearers Fred Collard Fred Conklin Raymond Haynes Ralph Weaver Elijah Green and Marcus Green. Burial followed in Sylvanian cemetery Woite bore

Martha A. German Levi E. German M. KE Wertmore W. Piper Fred Collard Fred Conklin Raymond Haynes Ralph Weaver Elijah Green Marcus Green Sylvanian Cemetery Woite Bore

Funeral for Julianna Kropp in Chester

Funeral services for Julianna S Kropp died December 17 at her parents home in Chester were held Wednesday at the Lutheran Church. Interment followed in Chester cemetery. Born March 30, 1906 she is survived by parents several sisters and brothers including Edward B Kropp Henry J Kropp John C Kropp and Frank F Kropp.

Mixx Julianna Julianna S Kropp Frederick Kropp Chester Mr. Sherman Jones Washingtonville Amy Marie E Pauline B Edward B. Kropp Henry J. Kropp John C. Kropp Frank F. Kropp

Liquor Cases Adjourned by Crist in Maybrook

U S Commissioner Harry T Crist adjourned federal liquor actions against Joseph Capont and Antonio Bastiano of Maybrook after federal agents failed to appear. Hearing reset for December. Caponi and Bastiano charged with possession and violation of the National Prohibition Act. a raid was conducted October 21. Carmine A Panaro advised the defense.

U. 8 Harry T. Crist Joseph Capont Antonio Bastiano Maybrook Jesse Earle Jesse H. Harvey Crist Caponi Bastiane A Reid Carmine A. Panaro

No Cause Verdict In Cow Suit

State Hill December 17 No cause for action was the verdict in a cow ownership dispute. Arthur Sisco claimed Frank Bascelski harbored a heifer that belonged to Sisco. Wasgelekit claimed it belonged to him. The jury found the heifer identified but no proof of ownership, so Bascelski keeps the cow.

State Hill Arthur Sisco Frank Bascelski Wasgelekit Justice of the ‘Peace Jobmik. Quackenbush Sisco Baazelski

Personal and Social Activities In town and beyond

Suffern resident A. P. Burroughs visits Prof. Charles J. Hooker. Several residents travel for family illness and winter plans. Card party at Grace Church parish house. Rev. A. B. Hotchkiss returns from lecture tour and speaks at Wheaton College. Various club, church and social group meetings report officers elected and Christmas preparations.

Grace Church Parish Girls Friendly Society

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