Ward Appointment Pleases His Friends
Washington dispatch notes Rep. Charles B. Ward of New York's 27th District gains a seat on the agriculture committee as the only New York member. The move boosts district influence and highlights Ward's farming ties in Sullivan County. Also covered are Platt's pension bills, the next Republican convention in Chicago, Panama tolls debates, and war tax extension plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Lynch
Washington
Charles B. Ward
Congress
Ulster, Sullivan, Greene
Columbia
Schoharie
Agriculture
Mann
Ward
New York
New York State
Empire State
House
Sullivan County
Ernest Abbott
Lyman Abbott
The
Outlook
Platt
Akin 8
S. Tallman
Tallman
Millbrook
Dutchess County
Chicago
St. Louis
Republican National Committee
Hughes
Root
Roosevelt
National Committee
Panama Canal
Poindexter
Pacific Coast
Garrison
United States
Middletown Protests Tax Allocation On State And County Funds
The text outlines the state and county expenses for Middletown used to set tax rates, totaling 95 376.72 with rates of 11.06 per 1000 for state and county and 34.48 joint. It notes the Board of Supervisors object to 13 967.79 placed in the poor fund, arguing only 7 981.59 is proper, citing Orange Farm building expenses against bonds not sold, with possible court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rsong Finncet
Board of Supervisors
Orange Farm
Prominent Young Man Is Arrested in Larceny Case
Beacon reports George R. Bryant of this city, son of the late Albert R. Bryant, was jailed in Poughkeepsie on larceny charges after cashing a $20 worthless check at a saloon. The arrest followed his return from Poughkeepsie where he settled his late father's estate, about $20,000, with the Surrogate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon
George R. Bryant
Albert R. Bryant
Poughkeepsie
John Lautter
Bryant
Black I buy all of my wife's dresses Brown So do I but I never pick them
Black expresses he buys all of his wife's dresses while Brown agrees yet notes he never selects them. The exchange highlights a humorous dispute over who chooses clothing in a domestic setting.
House Burns Near Chester in Four Mile Town
Fire at Ira Green residence four miles from Chester on the road to Washingtonville caused $200 damage yesterday afternoon. Neighbors fought flames for about two hours before Chester Fire Department arrived. fire started in a defective chimney and was confined to the main living room. all loss covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Ira Green
Washingtonville
Pheasant Raising Faces Difficult Start in Roscoe
In Roscoe this year William Keener and John Lindsay obtained pheasant eggs. Lindsay hatched 18 chicks and Keener eight. Four of Keener’s birds were killed by poachers and a Lindsay cock and hen were slain near election day. Game Protector Eugene Cross fined Bert Breakey $60 after arrest before a justice. Birds raised at expense were intended to stock the woods and become wild in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe
William Keener
John ©. Lindsay
Lindsay
Keener
Eugene Cross
Liberty
Bert Breakey
Messrs
Bridge crew finishes O W works and moves to Sidney
The Pennsylvania Steel Co. bridge crew finished the new bridges for the O. and W at Old Moriston and have moved headquarters to Sidney, where they will install a larger bridge for the same line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Steel Co
Old Moriston
Sidney
Hear Steamboat Case in Supreme Court
Newburgh, December 17. The case of Tillie Terwilliger against the Central Hudson Steamboat Company is being heard in the Supreme Court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Tiliie Terwilliger
Central Hudson Steamboat Company
Supreme Court
Clergymen Meet to Plan Archdeaconry Crusade
Archdeaconry of Orange gathering at St George's Newburgh to organize a spring series of week day religious meetings across Rockland Orange Ulster and Sullivan counties. About 40 clergy expected. Rev William T Walsh of New York counseled on broader preaching efforts. Attendees included Archdeacon W H Post and several regional pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Orange
Rockland
Ulster
Sulllivan
St. George’s Episcopal Church
William T. Walsh
New York City
W. H. Post
J. Holmes Mc
Dairymen's League Names Directors at Albany Meeting
At the annual stockholders meeting in Agricultural Hall Albany on Friday December 10 the Dairymen's League nominated directors for the ensuing year. List includes J Gerow Washingtonville F H Thomson Holland Patent Lewis Hardin Sussex N J Ira Sharp Longville Frank Sherman Copake D H Sister Margaretville H W Culver Amenia Oscar Bailey Brewster Dr C Sai Huxtable Richfield Springs NY E Hough Washington A E Sheard Milanville Pa John Pettys Greenwich J L Hartnett Truxton D H Clements Liberty Harry Bull Campbell Hall Co C Gordon Lowville J D Beardslee New Berlin H J Kershaw Sherburne R D Cooper Little Falls C F Hunt Manlius C M Coe Bouckville Albert B E Helmer Evans Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairymen’s League
Agricultural Hall
Albany
J. ¥. Gerow
Washingtonville
F. H. Thomson
Holland Patent
Lewis Hardin
Sussex
N. J
Ira Sharp
Longville
Frank Sherman
Copake
D. H. Sister
Margaretville
H. W. Culver
Amenia
Oscar Bailey
Brewster
C. Sai Hu
A. E. Sheard
Milanville
John
Pettys
Greenwich
J. L. Hartnett
Truxton
D. H. Clements
Liberty
Harry Bull
Campbell Hall Co
C. Gordon
Lowville
J. D. Beardslee
New Berlin
H. J. Kershaw
Sherburne
R. D. Cooper
Little Falls
C. F. Hunt
Manlius
C. M. Coe
Bouckville
Albert BE. Helmer
Evans Mills
New York
Thomas Hardin
Treasury
Gerow
Commission awards Howell property rights in railroad condemnation
Commissioners awarded Charles A. Howell of Howells 350 dollars for an acre and a quarter of land condemned by Erie and Jersey railroad for additional right of way on his farm near Howells. Hearings occurred in the city last summer before commissioners George A. Wyre Charlies J. F. Decker and James J. Brown. Howell was represented by Taylor and Royce. railroad by Watts Oakes and Bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Howell
Howells
Erie & Jersey Railroad
George A. Wyre
Nyack
Charlies J. F. Decker
Croton Falls
James J. Brown
Suffern
Mr. Howell
Taylor & Royce
Watts, Oakes & Bright
Mrs. Rock Dies at Youngstown
Port Jervis reports the death of Mrs. Rock wife of Division Passenger Agent W. Rock of the Ice Railroad Company in Youngstown Ohio. He traveled through on Erie train 3 to Huntington and many friends here express sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
W. ©. Rock
The
Ice Railroad Company
Youngstown
Erie
Huntington
Peace talks restart with strong terms on both sides
The Baltimore American notes renewed discussion of peace conditions. It says the main difficulty is that each side seeks to shape terms rather than accept them, reflecting persistent obstinacy in negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
No Pension Money Here in Goshen Budget
Goshen December 18 The annual Supervisors budget excludes the Widows Pension fund. Trustees sought a $6,000 appropriation, not included, so no funds will be available. Chairman Greg noted over 20 counties in the state have similarly declined. Westchester did appropriate $6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Greg
Orange County Board of Supervisors
Orange County
Westchester County
No Christmas at Warwick High School
Warwick, Dec. 18. The Warwick High School senior class planned a Christmas entertainment for Friday but the blizzard forced cancellation. Over half the class lives out of town and many had important roles. Teachers will spend vacation in various cities including Mishkill Ossining Jersey City Albany Cambridge Schenectady. School closes for two weeks until Jan 3. Misa Sayre leaves for Florida to tutor until May. A barn on the Edenville road owned by Miss Mary H Burt and sisters burned destroying 50 tons of hay and machinery. Mrs. Mary Servin delayed by storm, plans to spend winter with her daughter in Red Spring North Carolina. Many residents will shop in Middletown and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Warwick High School
Teed
Ossining
Miss Schneck
Jersey City
Brown
Albany
Donnellan
Cambridge
Bouck
Schenectady
Berthel Sayre
Duneden
Florida
St. Petersburg
Misa Sayre
Mary H. Burt and
Edenville Road
Ira A. Hawkins
Mary Servin
Charlee V. Sanford
South
Hunting Season Ended by Storm Closes Pennsylvania Bucks
Port Jervis December 18 reports say the deer season closed officially at dusk after a Monday snowstorm and high winds dumped about 18 inches of snow. The season overall was successful with a high buck count, and Daniel Joachim found a large buck near Glen Eyre Tracks that had been shot and kept as a trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Pennsylvania
Glen Eyre
Daniel Joachim
Carl Christiansen
Glen Eyre Tower
Erie Tracks
Logan's
Joachim
Architect Frank A. Scott Dies at Newburgh Home
Newburgh mourns architect Frank A. Scott who died at his residence 127 Johnson Street aged 80. A prominent city planner and businessman, he once served as a city executive commissioner and was active with Hudson River Lodge 607 F and A M and the Masonic Veterans Association, serving on the obituary committee with the late William H. Hilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Frank A. Scott
Johnson Street
Seott
Front Street
Excine
Hudson River Lodge
Masonic Veterans'’ Association
William H. Hilton
Hilke Stacher Co Incorporates
Albany December 1 a certificate of incorporation is filed with the Secretary of State by the Hilke Stacker Company of Milcletown. It will make hoisting apparatus elevators and machinery with capital of 25750 in shares of 100. Directors are James O. Bradley Rooney D. Chipp and Theodore C. Hall of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Hilke Stacker Company
Milcletown
James O. Bradney
Rooney D. Chipp
Theodore C. Hall
New York City
Storm delays funeral party reaching Walton
Charles A. Smith of Orangeburg New York and Fred Smith of Brooklyn delayed 25 hours en route to Walton to bury Mrs. Sarah Smith. O and W train 5 stalled at Cornwall, snow plow cleared path near Middletown, 40 passengers fed at a farmhouse, additional hour delay at Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Charles A. Smith
Orangeburg
N. Y
Fred Smith
Brooklyn
Weehawken
Sarah Smith
Samuel H. Fancher, Sr
New York
Shall the United States Prepare for War debate
An audience at the Universalist Church heard a sharp debate on war readiness. On the affirmative spoke Lieut. R. M. Vernon former Captain J. S. Ballman and Dr. A. S. Moore while Dr. Joseph Ferguson Harry Pickard and Dr. W. A. Lehmitz argued the negative. The judges announced the affirmative winner with honorable mention to Mr. Pickard. The event was by the Laymen's League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
United States
Lieut
R. M. Vernon
J. 8. Ballman
A. 8
Moore
Joseph Ferguson
Harry Pickard
W. A. Lchmitz
A. C. N. Thompson
H. D. Gould
H. G. Brooks
Forefathers Day Observed in New England Churches
The Pilgrim Fathers and the Mayflower are recalled with the 1620 Plymouth landing anniversary. Forefathers Day is highlighted in New England where First Congregational Church plans observances and Dr. Pierce will discuss Foremothers role and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
New England
Coneen
First Congregational Church
Pierce
America
Sage Endorsed for Governor by Albany Ward Republicans
In Albany the twelfth ward Republican committee endorsed Senator Sage for the Republican nomination for governor should Governor Whitman run for president. Sage, noted for leading the Senate finance panel last winter, was praised by Henry L. Stimeon during the constitutional convention. Sage has served in the Legislature since 1909 and was in the Assembly in 1299.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Twelfth Ward
Republican Committee
Henry M
Whitman
Sarge
Senate Nuance Committee
Henry L. Stimeon
Constitutional Convention
Seasion
Sage
Assembly
County Supervisors Seek Deer Limit Amendment
Herkimer county supervisors adopt a resolution urging Senator Cristman and Assemblyman Sellen Clobridge to amend game laws to restrict deer killing to one buck per open season. They warn current two bucks per hunter endangers the species as fewer does are left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herkimer County
F. W. Cristman
Assemblyman
Sellen
Clobridge
Dance at Graco Church Parish House Delights Friends
A Thursday night event at Graco Church Parish House under the Girl's Friendly Society drew large attendance. The music by McCornal and Delsaseroth kept dancers active until 11 50 with lemonade served later, marking one of the most enjoyable gatherings at the Parish House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graco Church
Girl's Friendly B Society
McCornal and
Delsaseroth
Difference in War A Year Ago and Now Noted by Washington Post
The Washington Post notes the main difference between the war a year ago and now appears to be 305 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Annual Dinner of the Agricultural Society a Success
The Orange County Agricultural Society held its annual dinner at Mitchell Inn with about 70 attendees. Weather kept many away. speeches by H. M. Howell, A. C. N. Thompson, Dr. J. F. DeVine, Morris B. Wolf and Augustus Denniston opened the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County Agricultural Society
Mitchell Inn
H. M. Howell
Orange County Fair
A. C. N. Thompson
J. F. Devine
Morris B. Wolf
Chamber of Commerce
Augustus Denniston
John L Bradley
William F. Royce
W. Q. Minturn
William
George M. Hallock
Harry Bull
Strong
T. F. Lawrence
M. A. Stivers
George E. Are
Charles L. Mead
P. Murphy
P. H. Misemett
D. Lincoln Orr
John D. Stivers
Morris B. Walt
Mary Bradley
Mabel Howell
Alice L. Howell
Nellie L. Owen
C. B. Buckley
Frank Crawford
S. T. Clineman
Frank Durland
Mise
Emma Hallock
Walter Brewster
Henry Brewster
J. C. R. Taylor
J. W. Democrest
William R. Wallace
Ralph P. Hiell
Times-Pressa
McWilliams’ Orchestra
Arraigned in Murder Case at Sparkhill Rockland
Domenic Saccumano was arraigned before Justice Bauer in Sparkhill Rockland County for the murder of Eugene Hotaling at Tappan in May 1914. He was held for a further hearing after a Friday arraignment, with Distric t Attorney and defense counsel present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Domenic Saccumano
Eugene Hotaling
Tappan
Justice of the Peace
Bauer
Sparkhill
Rockland County
M. H. Wallace
Wilson Wedding Recalls Visit of Mrs. Preston
Mrs Preston the wife of President Grover Cleveland visited this city with her husband Professor Preston during a motor trip to the Delaware Water Gap and other points. The visit recalled the marriage of President Wilson and Mrs Galt and drew special interest in local newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Galt
Preston
Grover Cleveland
White House
Prof
State Hospital
Delaware Water Gap
Submit Route for Jersey Highways
Sussex New Jersey December 18 altered alignments for the Koass Corner Sussex road were submitted to the Board of Freeholders at Newton by County Engineer Harvey Snook. Five and a half miles of new road plus a mile and a half of old improved road will be utilized with detours planned to avoid a steep grade near the McKee farm and to reach the old bridge at Brasex and the Loomis meadow Grove creek route near the Lehigh and New England station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sussex
N. J
Koas
Board of Freeholders
Newton
Harvey Snook
Biate Road Department
Old McKee Farm
Thia
Old Bridge
Brasex
Loomis Meadow
Grove Creek
Lehigh and New England Railroad
Midland Chapter Elects Officers in Annual Convocation
Midland Chapter 248 RH elects Excellent High Priest W L Dickerson King Harry F Billings Senior Clinton A Keeler Treasurer Thomas K DeWitt Secretary George R Wengenroth Trustee C C Bogart reelected except Berlbe. Appointive officers named later by High Priest. Past High Priest Howard B Keeler to confer degree of Past Master January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
W. L. Dickerson
Harry F. Billings
Clinton A. Keeler
Thomas K. DeWitt
George R. Wengenroth
C. C. Bogart
Howard B. Keeler
Aged Resident Injured In City Ice Fall
George Ryadyk, age 91, fell on ice at North and King streets around 4 p m Friday. He was aided at A E Ruggles clothing store by Dr H J Powelson and later returned home on California Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ryadyk
North
King Streets
A. E. Ruggles
H. J. Powelson
California Avenue
The Farm Spirit Biweekly Parlor Sheet from Warwick
A four page biweekly publication titled The Farm Spirit issued by the New York City Parma for Inebriates at Warwick contains material of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Parma
Warwick
Atwater Heads South to Lead Wright Aviation School
William B. Atwater of Central Valley travels to Atlanta to oversee a Wright brothers winter aviation school. Two airplanes from Dayton are en route to equip the facility as pilots from the north join soon. Vernon Castle, freed from jail after a bankruptcy contempt case, is said to join as a pupil, with no further bankruptcy action expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
William B. Atwater
Central Valley
Atlanta
Wrights
Heas
Dayton
Atwater
Vernon Castle
Wright School
Trojan steamboat stuck halting Hudson Navigation sailings
Newburgh reports the steamboat Trojan stuck about a half mile above, halting Hudson Navigation Company sailings for the season. The Trojan left Albany after 2 am, slowed through ice floes with four passengers aboard, and was towed to safety by the Rensselaer to New York after 2:50 pm Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Dec
Trojan
Hudson Navigation Company
Albany
Canning
Rensselaer
New York
28th Annual Ball of the Trainmen in Middletown
Middletown Lodge No. 4 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen hosts its 28th annual ball at Eagle Hall on Monday evening December 27. Tickets admit one lady and one gentleman for 50 cents. Committees include Arrangements led by William E. Johnson and others. Reception headed by J J Burke and team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Lodge
Brotherhood of
Eagle Hall
William E. Johnson
R. D Vaughan
W. PF. Bertig
F. C. Gray
J. P. Mutlen
J. J Burke
R D Young
Thomas Carey
C B. Davidson
N. McKee
Clarence Tyrrell
K. Brooks
A. Elliston
J. H. Schlitt
T. J. Larkin
Unpleasant Criticism About Mrs De Style Painting
A dialogue on painting from nature features Mrs. De Style defending her daughter’s nature inspired work as a critic dismisses the approach. The scene centers on artistic judgment and the clash between creator and critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Style
Ferry Schedule From Poughkeepsie Makes First Trip
The ferry will begin service from Poughkeepsie at 6 26 am with the final trip scheduled for 12 25 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
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Platt Snowbound
Congressman Platt
Pouchkeepsie
Middletown
General Fund
Srorss
Green
Make Award
Howell Property
Hilke Stacher CO. Incorporates
Uncle Sam
the Agricultural Society
Syracuse
Murphy
Cardinal Sirlein
M. A. Gilvers
George EB. Martin
Henry M. Howell
Jersey
the Trainmen
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