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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1916

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Port Jervis Wife Mistakenly Sees Man as Missing Husband

Mrs. Judson Kelly reports her Port Jervis husband missing. In Middletown a man calling himself John Kelly is arrested for stealing a coat in Jersey City and later identified as not Judson Kelly by Port Jervis police. The suspect pleads guilty to coal theft and is bonded to return home.

Judson Kelly Port Jervis Thompson Middletown John Kelly Brooklyn Erie Railroad Company Jersey City Vincenzo Shalley Montgomery Street Erle Fort Jarvis Shops John D. McCoach Brown Port Jarvis Jnr Kelly Mia Grint Port Jervia Starr

Prohibition Amendment Adoption Surprises Leaders

Washington reports that the House judiciary committee unexpectedly backed adopting a constitutional amendment to ban the manufacture for sale and importation of intoxicating liquor for beverage purposes. Supporters predict rapid Senate action and eventual statewide legislatures’ approval, while opposition remains in the House.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Eb Witt United States Conpresé Messin Senate Sheppard Senmlers Sheppard, Varda- Joan Owen Gard Ohio Dyer Missouri Igoe Graham and Steele Pennsylvania Walsh Maynachucetts Danforth New York Williams Staten

Chester Grange Elects Officers at East Chester Grange Hall

Chester December 1 The Chester Grange held a social in Grange Hall East Chester with nearly all members present Officers for the coming year were chosen including Master William H R Cenkup Overseer Keely Row Lecturer Mrs M L A Schuver Steward Miles Stevens Assistant Steward Nert Sparks Chaplain John Hernart Treasurer Otto Emver Johnson Secretary Porsthea Canstin Gate Keeper Charles Stunter Ceres Mrs Howard Seely Pomona Mrs John Mapes Plara Mr Elizath Ren Lady Assist Stew Mrs Will Tissa Laiteur Viator Mrs Alfred Rom Trustee William J Deaver The Walton Hose election and Pythian Knits at Chester were also noted with officer lists.

Treagntes Emver Johnson Sectran Porsthea Canktin Harles Stunter Ceres Howard Seely Pomona Mappa Plara Emaieth Ren Walton Pythian Chewter Tada Noah Castle Wall C.C M.D. Babrock John C. Mapes Hyatt R, Ands Miller FOLOM

Master Mechanics Conference at C. and W. with Flory

C. and W. C. Y Flory superintendent of move power for New York Ontario and Werle Rail Road Company conferred with machinists about clocks and shop needs in the city on Thursday. The meeting focused on methods for shop and office organization as discussed by Flory and his foremen. Mr. Miry was absent and may join later. the conferees planned about 2 pm at Willem Seeholrer's Restaurant near the Wickham Avenue depot.

C. Y. Flory Move Power New York Ontario Werle Railroed Company Flory Miry Willem Seeholrer Wickham Avenue

Chamber of Commerce adopts ambitious future program

A special board meeting approves a long list of initiatives across agriculture civic improvement health and education. The plan calls for cooperative farming, better streets and sidewalks, underground wiring, a public park, expanded trolley service, school playground use, and promotion of new industries with targeted city support.

Chamber of Commerce Farm Bureau Mareket Board of Health Powertu Uie Chamber of Commuerce Board of Education 7 Health City 9 Ulreate Betebnah Dolson Avenue Aleshone Atreeta

Fragments of a Forgotten Verse From We Inverinhte

A garbled OCR fragment recounts a ritual scene and a journey to a place described as the old slphemiata. The text hints at a motif of life’s crucible and a quest for meaning through a ritualed path with obscure figures and a foreboding outcome.

Eat Beans Advice to Food Consumers

New York December 16 The whelaraty price of storage eggs remained at 33 cents a dozen and nearby dairy products held firm Butter rose to 41 cents a pound Hot beans was issued as advice by Deputy State Commissioner George Hildebrand for red kidney beans. The Wicks legislative investigating committee pursued the food situation with witnesses including Henry Mallock and Aaron Shapiro discussing milk distribution and potential state markets. The committee noted rising food costs and possible legislative measures to stabilize prices as shoppers faced rising prices.

New York Henry. Jy. Mallock Bor- Men Condensed Milk Company George W. Ward Comsalttee Hallock Aeucers Tival Concerna Aaron Shapiro California Peode Sad Markets Finch Coopers Borden Halleck Buffalo Mitt Company Ork City Deeess Bardette G.’ Lewis Coninlieslente Committee of Mayors of Cites New York State Mitchel Legislatute

Thought He Had Right To Marry In Newburgh Case

In Newburgh the Supreme Court heard testimony in a disputed marriage case. Plaintiffs allege George W. Comell and Mary Comeli married under mental incompetence and undue influence. John A. Corwell testified about personal affairs and prior marriage complications.

Timis-Prena Newburgh George W. Comell Mary Supreme Court Corks T. Comeli George E. Cormeli Mary Comeli George K Corel John A. Corwell Anin sRain

Hartin Employees Attend Annual Feast at Herta Home

Mr and Mrs W A Herta hosted Hartin store employees at a Yorkey supper held at the Herta residence 5 5 South Street East Main street clothier and participants gathered for the annual event. Guests included G H Rackett John Shepard Frank Lo Whitten Witter Pirkey Gabriel Card Harry Darra Alien Racket Grace Condick and others.

W. A. Herta Herts Herta East Main Street

Suffrage Meeting Amid Snow at Grace Church Parish House

Despite a snowstorm the Suffragists of the Second Assembly District held an all day meeting at Grace Church Parish House. Mrs. Neelley and Miss Myrta Gibbs led a suffrage school and spoke on the movement's goals while Mrs. Bacon urged Votes for Women.

Ansembly Grace Church Clement Frank A. Vanderlip Scarboroigh-Ob- H Udeon Tarrytown William Nechey James McIveught Ales Sefon Walker Marshall Bacon F. W. Seward Goshen Choughout Uié Mise Myrta Gibbs Négley Heather Sarah Walker James Indy Mir. Sentters F. &. Sotthers, Jr

Tax Rate Cut for County Coming Year

Tax rate set for the coming year lowers the county levy to 7.87 per thousand, down from 11.06 last year. The joint rate remains at 3620, according to city records.

Unclear historic notice at Plerten Haras homestead event

Fragmentary OCR describes a religious gathering with Reverend Wiles M Freee and Reverend Peter Utsgell, mentioning General Sanford and a possibly wartime context. Details are incomplete and names are partially garbled, limiting precise reconstruction of event, date, or location.

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