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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
2
A fragmentary note discusses printing delays and manuscript returns. It mentions office submissions, large-scale production concerns, and efforts to gather sufficient evidence for insertion while addressing shortages and reader expectations.
Fragmentary quotation from a 19th century text. The excerpt presents a poetic meditation on time and vanishing vapor with archaic spelling and punctuation. References to a dramatic line and a named author appear within a damaged OCR fragment.
The text questions science's ability to solve elemental mysteries while noting its creation of new enigmas. It compares knowledge to an acorn becoming an oak, and reflects on whether a maker’s mind is a brain or vice versa.
The University of the State of New York moved to abolish regents examinations in graded schools except for high school entrance. Albany Regents meeting led to a report recommending ending most exams with final HS entrance tests shifted under state control and simplified to reduce student anxiety while counting yearly work more.
Miss Sarah McKinney, 22, station cashier at West Shore Railroad Weehawken, died after ingesting three ounces of carbolic acid on Monday night. Neighbors say romance and family strife preceded her despair. she left a note and bade the night farewell before dying en route to North Hudson Hospital. Barry Steegar, a local youth, was connected to the case through Friendship. The Times-Press notes the tragedy amid hometown sorrow.
Thomas Gillen of McQuolda was chosen president of the Hiremen's Kelief and Benefit Association at a Monday Municipal Building gathering. Elected officers include Vice President William F. Schindler, Treasurer John Gavin, Recording Secretary George Kaufman, and trustees George Marks Robert Lawrence and E A Lorents. The treasurer reported a healthy balance and $9,650 in benefits paid last year with about $1,100 on hand.
Ten year old Ralph Lowe was run over by an auto delivery truck at East Main Street and Railroad avenues while attempting to jump aboard. The right leg was broken below the knee and reduced at Thrall Hospital by Dr. Hulett and Dr. Silver. Driver Earl Brewer said students from Benton Avenue School frequently jumped on his truck at that corner. Pedestrians cleared the scene and absolved the driver of blame. the driver reported seven years without previous accidents.
Local supporters urge Middletown to join Goshen and Monroe in reviving a major race meet at the Orange County Fair grounds. They cite past purses, strong public interest, and a potential $460000 total purse as a banner year for regional racing.
Secretary Weston of For Nashville races from Lexington to Nashville on a railroad route description. Rensaclaer Wer Won is noted as racing official from the Historic Track with plans to spend winter at the Hotel Hermitian in Nashville. Autodelivery adds local business note about Goshen bakery owner George J Wood purchasing a new automobile for delivery runs.
Goshen December 16 Goshen Lodge No 805 F A M held annual meeting and election of officers at the Van North building Main Street There was good attendance Officers elected Worthy Master C C Chappell Senior Warden Howard A Hopna Junior Warden Percy V D Gott Treasurer William W Hoffman Secretary William A Handerson Senior Deacon Walter Brown Junior Deacon Harry H Smith Trustee John L Cummins retiring master H B Chardavayne present six past masters attended
The Goshen board reviewed autopsy bills by Dr. Harmullton of Goshen for 7500 and Dr. Rulison of Mooros for 55, approved drafts for payment, and backed back school tax claims of 703.01 from Union Free School District No. 8. Discussion included county treasurer salary adjustments and publication designations for official notices.
Montgomery December activities outline Christmas program at the Presbyterian Church with music recitations and refreshments after the service. Mid week services are paused for December 26 and January 1 with a week of prayer starting January 4. Additional notes list visitors and local movements.
In Chester tomorrow at 7:48 PM the Methodist Episcopal Church hosts a musical and literary program. Miss Mae Ball and Miss Ruth Parkin perform, Rev. R A Birdsall reads, and tickets cost 25 cents for adults and 2 cents for children under 12.
The governor of New York, amid a Democratic pledge, pushes a budget of bills including direct election of U S senators, changes to primary and general election laws, and other reforms. Shaky text notes Grover Cleveland era style political maneuvering.
In New York, Hans Schmidt asserts he did not kill Anna Cumulier. His defense portrays Schmidt as mentally unwell while his father testifies as a key witness for the defense. The trial remains ongoing with jurors attentive to the defendant’s statements.
An aged resident of the village dies after an illness with Dr Curlette of Mon Hieche in attendance and Ena Macdwagyloan and Mote State Mas tal Widdk town present. A separate note records Mrs Jalia Afr visiting her mother in New Voth. Police note local disturbances and a Hebrew drama related incident.
Fire at the Benjamin Crosby place north of the village bridge destroyed a wood house and pig pen while two fat porkers were rescued. Fire crews and an old hand engine battled stubborn seasoned pine timbers. Loss is estimated between 1 000 and 2 000 dollars as residents aided in saving the nearby dwelling and infant.
The report states Ridge could not determine the building's assessed value while Mr. Harlow suffered a scorched face and a deep cut on his hand.
Demmon Reynolds, a noted millwright and former Ellenville resident, died Sunday at his Napanoch home after a serious illness. He was 15 years old? He is survived by his son Adelbert Reynolds, an electrical engineer at the Frank Seaman plant in Napanoch. Funeral services were held at the Reformed Church in Napanoch with burial in Fantine Hill Cemetery.
In Ridgebury on December 18 Rev G M Heroy will discuss Where is the King of the Jews at 11 a.m. The 7:45 p.m. topic is The Star of Bethlehem. The sermons trace the wise mens journey to the birthplace and invite all to hear an inspiring message at the M E Church.
Ridgebury and nearby communities will be royally entertained on New Years Eve by a cantata titled The Fashioned Santa Claus. A chorus of fifty children and adults, including fairies elves and bootblacks, will perform with striking costumes and scenery. Ice cream and cake will follow. A watch night service will be held by the pastor inviting all to attend. J Connell traveled to the city on business and Mrs John Smith is convalescing after illness.
Announcement that Miss Theresa Mendelsohn, daughter of Mrs Pauline Mendelsohn, wed Albert Cota of New York City in a ceremony conducted by Rabbi Samuel Wise. The Mendelsohn family formerly resided here. Julius Mendelsohn ran a tailoring shop before moving to New York a decade and a half ago.
F company, National Guard, Schenectady, wins the Du Pont trophy for qualifying more markmen than any other company in the state guard. The trophy will be delivered to the Schenectady company on January 27.
The Furman Branch I. 5. & will hold its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Gregory Stage residence 8 Hanford Street on Thursday afternoon.
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