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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1915

Page

8

Horse falls and breaks its leg near Warwick

A milk carrier William Coates lost his horse on a slippery Warwick Goshen state road. The left hind leg was broken and the horse had to be shot. In Warwick Knife Company Christmas Club 58 members reached a $1,617.76 fund with four members withdrawing amounts totaling $357. The club’s by laws impose a 14 percent fine on withdrawals. Officers are President H W Millepaugh Vice President Walter C Fuller Secretary Treasurer George T Sprague.

Warwick William Coates Richard Wood Warwick-Goshen Coates Warwick Knife Company H. W. Millepaugh Walter C. Fuller George T. Sprague

Measles Plague Affects Unionville Residents

Unionville residents face measles outbreak with Mrs. Smith KR Decker convalescent and Eber Lott in precarious condition. Dr. Truex confined at home with pneumonia threats. Mire J Mac Innes seriously ill with pneumonia. No relief service in town amid the illness.

Unionville Smith KR. Decker Dr. Truex Eber Lott J. Mac Innes

Lawyers FHOMAR Co Rogers Attorney at Law

Lawyers for FHOMAR Company Rogers attorney at Law based in the Law Building at 63 65 North Street handles corporate and civil matters for clients seeking legal counsel in city and region.

Fhomar Co. Rogers, Attorney At Law North Street

Funeral Directors and Embalmers in New York Area Honor Cards

Directory listing multiple funeral directors and embalmers with offices in New York and upstate New York. Names include William T. Corneliue, WM Stewart Ker, John S. Carey, Rockafellow Burial Co, Alex Merritt, P J Rely, and others with addresses and telephone numbers. Each entry notes services, offices, and lady assistants where listed.

William T. Corneliue North &T. Taleynone Otisville N. Y New York Great Jones Bt WM. Stewart Ker John Carey Wickham Avenue Watkins Avenue Great Jones Street Alex. Merritt Telephone No West Main St Cor

Early blaze destroys Monroe building Sunday

A Sunday fire damaged a three story brick block in Monroe with Nelson’s clothing store taking the heaviest losses. Firemen kept the flames from the neighboring barber shop block as water damage mounted across the half block. Two Mombasha Fire Company members were injured while five water streams battled the blaze. An Erie engine aided. origin under investigation with Cappetta barber shop linked to a prior fire.

Monroe Gazette D. F. Mack S. M. Nelson Monroe Nelson Palr Warren Dayton Middletown M. F. Ventuera Main Street Mombasha Fire Company William Gritty Griffin's Garage Jacy A. Gaunt Newbury Foundry Company Erie Newburgh Junction Cappetta Vuelo West Main Street

Orchard View Farm House Destroyed By Fire

Wurtsboro reports Orchard View, a large farm house owned by Frederick Jansen on Kingston avenue, burned to the ground last Wednesday night. The fire involved local residents such as Dr Ostrander's summer visitor who resides in Brooklyn. Cheries Ruffin, confined two weeks, is able to be out again. Local mail carrier Padgett has switched from a Ford to a horse for station runs. Adelaide Olcott remains at the Olcott House and Mr and Mrs David Bonsteer plan an early departure for Jacksonville Florida.

Wurteboro Depew Peck Truesell Helm, Sr Kingston Avenue Orchard View Frederick Jansen Dr. Ostrander Brooklyn Cheries Ruffin Mr. Padgett Adelaide Olcott Tais Olcott House David Bonsteer Jacksonville Pla

Mount Hope News Roundup from Dee and Nearby

Mount Hope Dee 21 Ourvil recovers after heavy snow ends. Traffic delayed for days as workers with snow shovels cleared routes. Mail carrier George Miller resumed trips after a week. Snow crushed the roof of Misa Julia Hallock s barn. Dozens fall ill with severe colds. Hon John Boylan of New York visits sister Mrs Margaret Casaidy and companions.

Mount Hope Dee Ourvil George Miller Misa Julia Hallock John Boylan New York Margaret Casaidy

President’s son name debate sparks careful choice

A proud mother explains they must pick a strong name for their baby as future presidents often influence naming trends. The remark highlights the attention on names linked to leadership and public life.

Ls. Change

Pine Bush Endures Great Snowstorm With Minor Disruption

Pine Bush reports a light impact from the winter storm with no major damage. Milkman Frank N Bolce completed his route by noon while a substantial marble mausoleum project in New Prospect Cemetery nears completion. Community updates include church services, Christmas events, and local society notices.

Miss Madeline Shafer Celebrates 109th Birthday

In Montgomery on December 21 a surprise party honored Miss Madeline Shafer on her 109th birthday with 30 young guests. The event included dancing music and refreshments while well wishers noted her entertaining spirit.

Died on Birthday Child In Florida Diptheria

Martha Eleanor Ramage daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Ramage died of diphtheria on her fifth birthday December 17 in Florida. Interment followed at Florida Cemetery.

Florida Dee Martha Eleanor Ramage Leon Ramage Florida Cemetery

TimesPress Want Ad Columns Demand Clearer Use

Advertisers seek concise ad space guidance and column placement in TimesPress. The paper urges readers to submit requests promptly to secure preferred slots and sizes for upcoming editions.

Washingtonville Voters Light $7500 Fire Apparatus Question

Washingtonville residents vote today on a $7500 appropriation for a new fire apparatus. Over $1000 has already been pledged by outsiders. The Penny Bank notes deposits of 24.40, and supervisor proceedings for 1914 may be copied at the Record office.

Washingtonville Penny Bank Leonard Presbyterian Bible School C. Roswell Washingtonville Union School G. M. Heroy Library Dee Hart Bond Mra Perry Terry Newburgh

Obituary Joshua Birdsall of Pine Bush 90

Joshua Birdsall died December 13 at his daughter Mrs Fred Crawford’s home in Pine Bush. A Cold Spring native, he was 90 years old, a former blacksmith, Civil War era blacksmith helper, and resident of Pine Bush for 22 years. He leaves son Clarence A Birdsall of Walden and daughter Mary Crawford of Pine Bush. Funeral at his home, burial in New Prospect Cemetery. He was a kind father and respected citizen.

Joshua Birdsall Pine Bush Fred Crawford Cold Spring Daye Smith Clarence A Hirdsall Walden Mary Birdsall New Prospect

Van Keuren Hoar Wedding in Ellenville

Floyd Van Keuren and Eliza Hoar, both of Ellenville, were married December 13 at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev. A Schroeder. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home on South Main Street before the couple begins housekeeping in a ready furnished home. Congratulations and best wishes poured in from friends and relatives.

Ellenville Floyd van Keuren Eliza Hoar A. Schroeder Charles van Keuren Kimer South Main Street

Christmas Tree Exercises at Ridgebury Parish House

The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School in Ridgebury will hold Christmas tree exercises on Friday evening December 24 at 8 o'clock. Children recite, older pupils and choir present Joy to the World and The Search for Happiness allegory. Santa Claus will distribute gifts. villagers may place presents on the tree. Roads were snowbound causing a short school closure.

Ridgebury Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Santa Claus

Christmas Services Set by Reformed Church in Ellenville

Ellenville December 21 reports P N Chase of Kingston preached twice at the Reformed Church. A Christmas program is planned for December 26 with carols, recitations, special music, a Christmas tree and gifts for children. The Sunday school will share candy boxes. Mr and Mrs M Eugene Clark of Ellenville travel in California and will spend Christmas in Santiago.

Ellenville Revy P. N. Chase Kingston Reformed Church M. Eugene Clark California Santiago D. B. Lyon

Village residents to spend holidays in city and at home

also of this village, will spend the same time at San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. James Pond, of Crown Point, N. Y., have been stopping for a few days at the Mitchell House, on their way to Washington, D. C., where they will spend the holiday season. Mrs. Pond was formerly Miss Miss Lizzie Tompkins and the first teacher of music and drawing in the Ellenville High School, which position she held for 12 years. Their many friends have gladly welcomed them on their short visit to this village. Miss Mary Wilklow, daughter of Theodore Wilklow, has returned home from New York, where she has been spending some time.

Montgomery Madeline Shafer Daniel O. Shafer Daniel A. Shafer Mra John J. Chambers St. Luke's Hospital Mary McCarty Roanoke Willia Grange Hall Thin Village Joe” Hawkin John H. Thompson Goodwill Presbyterian Church Keenya James H. Sharp Charles D. Watt Wallkill Avenue Episcopal Church George W. Havens Trustee's Room Oak Street Walden Harris Maybrook Tower Brothers Wing Coldenham John J. Miller Isaac Jennings Presbyterian Church Marvey D. McMonagle Rogers’ Wholesale Drug House Middletown Charles J. Wallace Colonial Bank New York Eilzabeth Wallace John Dewitt Pitts Hrunswick San Francisco James Pond Crown Point N. Y Mitchell Theodore Wilklow

The Twelve Jurymen History Explained

A historical note traces the origin of jury trials to Viking cantons and twelve chieftain selected men. It explains that twelve local verdicts formed the final judgment on a malefactor, with the judge declaring the twelve man verdict final.

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Wm. Coates Rockafellow Burial CO M. RR Rockfellow, Pree F. Olive Rockafellow Gect P. J. Rely East Main St Railroad Ave Oon East 22Nd St Ercy Holiday Goode Wurtsboro Frank N. Bolce B. L. Billings & Son Amos 8. Baker Vermont Marble Company Jeremiah KE. Barnes Emily Whitten Daniel Morcript Linda Taylor Daniel &. Taylor Joseph Hennessey Stork Consid Bible School Emma Coddington Graham’s America Rome Methodist Methodist Church Christ Fipworth League Katherine Terwilliger Madeline Shaffer Ehdane Tiffany Hamilton E'gin Waltham Watches Howard Watches Spi South Bend Hulse Bros Relmiable Jewelers James St Middletown, N. Y E. W. van Duzer Furniture Co North St Ha Lawwan Silane AOW V. P. E. W. van Duzer Furniture Company
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