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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
6
The Orange County Board of Supervisors debated and voted on a Hoffman papers recovery resolution, reviewed salaries for county staff and coroner expenses, and discussed reports from St Marys Home Port Jervis and Middletown. They approved budget items, reimbursed Middletown for tuberculosis care, and considered coroner fee increases and supervisor compensation authority.
Special from Montgomery reports William Knoche’s car mishap on Thomas Malley hill with a broken front-wheel rod. Turkeys die from suspected feed, with others in the area seeing similar losses. Schools close December 19 and reopen January 5, 1914. Grange and school dances announced. Obituary notes Mrs. Crawford born 1842 dies of paralysis. funeral Thursday at Brick Church Cemetery. Community updates include new electric work contracts, village clerk resignation, and a 125 acre Wickham T. Smith pine sale for $7,000 by Referee Joseph W. Gott.
Washington December 16 Senator Root declared he will not seek the presidency before the end of the current administration or the start of the next. He will be seventy two at the close of the term and seventy six when the next administration begins, making a bid for the nation’s top office impossible. Root said he would not accept nomination or office and urged support for younger leaders. His Senate term ends March 3 1915 and his speech fueled belief he will not run for reelection.
Ajamore Chapter No. 398 OBE held its annual meeting in Goshen on December 17. New officers include Worthy Matron Agnes J. Strack, Worthy Patron Richard D. Bott, Associate Matron M C Deran, Conductress Bertha A. Bott, Associate Conductress Edna Crett, Secretary Alice Baillie, Treasurer J Gillespie, and Trustee Lavion. Appointed officers include Adah Myrtle McMunn, Ruth C M Penny, Bethor Clara Durland, Martha Mary Tremper, Electa J Mullinia, Warder Frances Strack, Sentinel Herman Strack, Historian Alice E. Green.
Ernest Galloway of Monroe barely avoided being struck by a west bound train Sunday afternoon near Monroe National Bank. He tripped on the track switch, rolled off just as the engine passed within about twenty five feet. The incident serves as a caution to commuters who race for departing trains.
Local songwriter Hapier, known for The Isle of Bisckwell, narrowly escaped death Monday after crossing Erie tracks at Cottage street. The Pine Bush train backing toward East Main street lowered gates, struck the rear coach, threw Hapier onto the track but wheels did not touch him. Engineer stopped the train. Conductor Hopler helped pull him clear. He was taken to a boarding place for medical care.
Goshen announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Max Korlapsik. The infant was born last Sunday afternoon and adds a new member to the family.
Albany reports Assemblyman Harold J. Hinman vows a comprehensive probe if elected speaker. He pushes investigation of state finances, barge canal funds, and payrolls in both houses, while endorsing municipal reform and home rule for cities. He expects strong support statewide and anticipates a caucus on speakership.
A meeting of Dairymen League members will be held at the Grange Hall in Bullville on Saturday evening December 20 at sharp. Milk producers are urged to attend as important business will come up for action.
In Long Island Sound the steamer Teanersee of the Bar State Line collided with the schooner Mattie Basrett after starting for Providence. The Teanersee sustained damage to its port rail and pilot house while 15 passengers were aboard. no injuries reported.
Der Martin Marsh was found guilty today and fined 5.75. Asked to collect from friends, Marsh had four policemen with him as he collected 5 and 15 cent pieces to raise the payment.
Goshen reports Dr Yerg will relocate to Glens Falls and begin operations around January 1. He plans to open a new practice there serving the local community with medical services.
Captain Thomas Van Etten of Sauk Rapids died at home after a three week illness likely from paralysis. Born September 2 1836 in Port Jervis he served in the Civil War rising to captain and later held law and public offices in Minnesota. He leaves a large family and was respected for his service to Sauk Rapids and Benton County. Funeral was in Sauk Rapids with local G A R attendance.
Dolson of Sugar Loaf and others were named in a notice. Funeral services were held at the home of his parents in Sugar Loaf on Thursday December 18 at 1 30 p m with the Odd Fellows in charge. Interment followed in a Florida cemetery.
Walter John Aird a former resident and businessman of this city died at a sanatorium in Atlanta Georgia on Saturday December 13 after a long illness He was born in England son of Walter and Caroline Aird married Clara Jessup of Goshen and is survived by a daughter Dorothy Bliss Aird his English parents and his widow The funeral was held Monday and the interment followed Tuesday at a cemetery in Chattanooga Tennessee
In Gastern friends note BE Wt Bowne has quit driving horses, ending a career highlighted by trotting stars John R. Gentry Robert J Searchlight and Faris. An aunt's religious influence and prejudice toward horse racing prompted the decision.
Goshen High School disbands its basketball five after inability to secure a playing hall. Only one game played this season, a loss at Monticello. Two scheduled games with Franklin Furnace and Warwick were canceled for lack of a venue, ending attempts at a viable team.
The Chester Presbyterian Church fair and chicken pie supper drew strong support Friday night with the dining hall festively trimmed in red and green. The event added 260 dollars to the church treasury as the community enjoyed booths including a new grocery stall with a barrel of salt and a carton of corn flakes. Notable visitors and residents were noted, including Mrs. Alice H. Schultz and Miss Isa bella Schultz visiting from Brooklyn, and Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain and Mrs. VanDurer among others staying with local families. A special presentation weighed 1.20 pounds as a gift to the church from Thomas Towel of Newchurch, and the Chester National Bank declared its regular quarterly dividend.
In Binghamton on December 14 the pavement work at Christ Church Cooperstown progresses. Mrs E H Witeroman instrumental in the project guides the choir area with medieval style designs and Latin quotation from Psalm 4. A workshop by Trrland is building a shop on Goshen Street as part of Times Press want columns.
Manager Lawlor has not heard from Landgraf on a Tulley for Malay and Fletcher deal with the Hatters. Landgraf said he sought Tulley and expected the exchange by now, while Lawlor warns of other plans to strengthen the locals if the deal fails. President Cox protests the name change from New York and New Jersey League to Eastern League, citing potential confusion with the Eastern Association, though Cor argues the change adds prestige.
Kingston December 17 Dr John Robinson 58 was arrested on an abortion charge and released to attorney William D Brinnier until Friday morning for a preliminary hearing before Recorder Grogan at City Hall Harry E Bowers of Ten Broeck Avenue a father of five children was arrested charged with fathering the child and dumping the body in a vault released on 1000 bail both men to report at the same time as Dr Robinson It is likely both will waive examination for the grand jury Mrs Stokes statement to District Attorney Cunningham earlier identifies Dr Robinson as the abortion physician and Bowers as the child father according to a local paper
Goeben Dec 17 invitations go out for the Holiday Club Christmas night event. Guests are urged to RSVP and join the festive gathering with planned activities and seasonal entertainment.
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