Social Life of Middletown Personal Notes
Middletown and environs share holiday visits and military news. Misa Clara Durken hosts Clara MacDonald while Miss Dorothy Ayres and Miss Winifred Schwartz spend holidays at home. Robert Cunningham Jr enlists in the Ordnance Corps in Washington. Alfred Pirkey, Navy, visits for a three day leave after abroad service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Misa Clara Durken
Manitou Avenue
Poughkeepsie
Clara MacDonald
Miler
Fia
Irs
Caries Carey
Highland Avégua
Dorothy Ayres
Academy of Music
Boston
Mass
Winifred Schwartz
J. Charles Schwartz
Robert 5. Cunningham, Jr
Robert 8. Cunningham
Ordnance Corps
Washington, D. C
Elizabeth Guernsey
Opta
W. L
Obituaries From Ellenville And Nearby Areas
Obituary notices report the sudden death of Gilbert Newkirk of Greenfield at age 70 after returning from Ellenville. Other items note the passing of George W. Stake a Staten Island lawyer and former judge, plus several Middletown Hasbrouck relatives and Carrie Kinch in Newark. The mourners include spouses, children, and siblings, with funeral plans and interments listed.
Death notices and interments from area obituaries
George A. Wood formerly of Port Jervis died in Jersey City from blood poisoning aged 51 with interment at Wallkill cemetery Phillipsburg. He worked on Erie Railroad then DL&W as conductor after moving from Port Jervis. Peter W. Staley died at 70 at his daughter Mrs Howse in Otisville. former Red Hook resident. Odd Fellows member. burial to Red Hook. Augustus A. Cole aged 85 Oswego area resident died in Lathrop street Oswego after two months illness. survived by wife and three sisters. Mrs. H R Hultslander of Walden died at 49 Gladsteen avenue. survived by husband and three children including two week old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenville
Gilbert Newkirk
Greenfield
Mr. Newkirk
Isaac Newkirk
Samantha Townsend
Mary A. Mason
Norton Newkirk
Asbury Park
N. J
Oscar
Jacob Newkirk
Liberty
George W. Stake
New York
St. Paul's Avenue
Stapleton
Stake
Staten Island
Second District
Richmond County Bar Association
Democratic General Committee
Staten Island Quarter Club
Klopstock Lodge
Staten Island Lodge of Elks
Joseph B. Handy
George &. Hasbrouck
George S. Hasbrouck
Cincinnati
Ohio
Middletown
Hasbrouck
Joe Hooker
Sells Bros. Circus
Union Street
Mr. Hasbrouck
James A
Margaret Hasbrouck
William S., Levi
Isaac Hasbrouck
Sarah Free
George A. Wood
Port Jervis
Jersey City
Damascus
Marcus Wood
Erie Railroad
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Peter W. Staley
William Howse
Otisville
Red Hook
Odd Fellows Lodge
William House
Augustus A. Cole
Oswego
Augustus_ A. Cole
Lathrop Street
Rasmussen
Hubbard
Chicago
Harris
H.R. Hultslander
Walden
Harold R. Hultslander
Gladstepe Avenue
Death Notice for Anna M Woodward of Newton New Jersey
Anna M Woodward daughter of William W and Mary A Woodward died in Newton New Jersey on December 19 The funeral is set for Friday afternoon at 3 o clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Woodward
Anna. M. Woodward
William W
Mary A. Woodward
Newton
N. J
Greaney Sued Over Bricks Shipment Mix Up
In Newburgh a suit by the New York Ontario & Western Railroad seeks freight charges from Patrick F. Greaney of Cornwall claiming bricks shipped for a school project were sent to the wrong town due to duplicate Pennsylvania town names. Greaney contends the bricks were misdirected 209 miles away, leading to back charges. A jury later awarded Mrs. Anna F. Lewis damages in a separate case against a rail company for fire-related property loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Preas
Newburgh
Pennsylvania
New York
Greaney
Maxfield
Justice Young
Supreme Court
Cornwall
Mayfield
Greaner
Divvision
Middletorwn
Erie
Anna F. Lewis
Salisbury Mills
Brie Rall Toad Co
Plains
Lewis
Tis
Merritt narrowly escapes gas exposure in rear room
Newleigh dispatch reports Mr. Merritt a factory worker nearly suffocated by escaping gas in a roof room. Mrs. Rudolph assisted as he fled the gas jet. He remained in the room briefly before escaping through a window. Doctors say Merritt will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thpes
Newleigh
Merrit
s/ neler k
Rudolph i- Tih
Tim
Merri
Serover
Hembot Names His Assistants In Unclear Tale
An unclear clipping describes a figure named Hembot allegedly naming assistants. The text mentions several misread names and places, with fragmented phrases about roles and actions. The overall meaning remains obscured by garbled OCR.
Midweek Movie Review and Local Holiday Notes
The Commuters with Trend Fenwick drew laughs at the midweek show as Gaffey praised the clever farce. Local vaudeville featured Charles Gunderson, Gordon B. Elliott, Miss Florence Kaufman and others with pianist Mrs. H. L. Warner. Hospital staff and students, including Miss Margaret Barnes and Miss Mildred Hurles, prepare for Christmas with insights on meals, travel, and care at Kings County and related institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trend Fenwick
Gaffey
Charles Gunderson
Vaudevillians
Indiana
Gordon B. Elliott
Alice Lloyd
Grand Jury Reports to Justice Young in Newburgh
The Grande County Grand Jury submitted no report and was discharged. Indictments include Charles C. Elston for second degree rape and Howard A. Smith for carrying concealed weapons. Elias Powell and George Hammer were not charged with the Ward murder. Hammer released, Powell held for further investigation. No John Doe indictments. York to be examined on mental condition. No witnesses appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press
Newburgh
Grande County Grand Jury
Justice Young
Charles C. Elston
Middlelawn
Iséaul
Elston
Howard A. Smith
Goshen
Smith
Walske Transit Co
Elias Powell
Middletown
George Hammer
Boston Mike
James Ward
New Soogland
Maybrook
Hammer
Powell
Loung
Iamselt
Acton
John D. McCouch
York
Crowley Moody Davis win in tight bowling match
US towns report bowling results with teams Crowley Moody Davis defeating Lane Anthony Oldfield by a slim margin. Other matches see Schmitz Federico Hudson beating Hand Bumpster Luaney by a large margin. Upcoming rounds list Nos 1 3 5 2, with plans for roll-offs and $5 prize pool. Community notes mention local residents, nursing staff changes, Red Cross drives and seasonal greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Moody
Davis
Lane
Anthony
Oldfield
Schmitz
Federico
Hudson
Hand
Bumpster
Luaney
Umen
Roberts
Starkweather
Ellwood
McCredie
DeKay
Houston
Brien
Scudder
Beardsley
Erie Employes Relief Troubles and Court News
A garbled Erie Employes Relief plot shows a pension scheme collapse with 271 000 monthly benefits cited and a broader note on the association’s decline. The second item discusses Yonkers court vacancy rumors, Judge Young’s fit for promotion, and praise for his record on the county bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumor
Yonkers
Emor
Chas E Greason Takes The Exam In Albany Cadet Drill
Charles E B Greason, the city public schools physical instructor, was among candidates examined Tuesday at the State Armory Albany for the Hudson River zone. The board, including Brigadier General William H Chapin, Lt Col John B Treanor, and Captain Daniel Nial, heard practical drills and covered infantry drill, guard duty, military training, law, rifle care, hygiene, and camp sanitation. Examinations for military instructors occur periodically under the military training law, which allows teachers of physical instruction to be appointed by the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles EB. Greason
Albany
Hudson River
State Armory
Washington Avenue
William H. Chapin
Military Training Commission
John B. Treanor
Daniel #. Nial
Troy
Weds Amelis Petrelis and William Gohio at St Josephs Church
A Sunday wedding at St Josephs Church united Miss Amelis Petrelis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Salvatore Petrelis, to William Goheo in a white net lace gown, with about 100 guests at a reception at the bride’s Montgomery street home. The ceremony was by Rev Father Murphy and music by an orchestra. The couple will reside at 47 Montgomery street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goves—Petrel
St. Joseph’s Church
Amelis Petrelis
Salvatore Petrelis
Montgomery Street
William Goheo
Father Murphy
Minnie Cummings
John D. Russo
Franklin, N. J
Air
Angelo Casamassa
New York City
Phillipe—~Saunders
Inez Saunders
George P. Saunders
Wallkill
Martia
Wlliam Phillips
Criatal Run
Join Here For Statchtown Anxiars Red Cra Meeting
A fragmented notice invites members of the Statchtown Anxiars of the Red Cra to join a gathering this week. Roads and terrain hinder travel on the Sootchlows territory, and organizers acknowledge it was impossible to conduct the event under current conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statchtown Anxiars
Red Cra
Cira
Ross
Heuer Canvary
Will Buy Knox House Near New Windsor Market
Fragmentary item notes a buyer seeking to purchase a Knox House in New Windsor, with unclear details about a meal, authors, and an oral dam, mentioning a price around 4% and six sheets. Context remains hazy due to garbled OCR.
Barbers to Close Shops on Christmas Day
Goshen district reports the Master Barbers Association has announced that their shops will be closed all day on Christmas. The Times-Press notes the move as a community observance and invites readers to send column ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Det
Master Barbers Asociation
Caoshen
Goshen Soldier Ballots Counted in Goshen Town
On Tuesday morning in Goshen twenty soldiers ballots were counted, boosting Republican margins in local races. Results show Lewis 11 to Hudson 5 for Attorney General and McLaughlin 16 to Cardozo 11 for Associate Judge, with other offices split along party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Hale
Lewis
Hudson
Associate Judge Court of Appeals
McLaughlin
Cardozo
Supreme
Supervisors Discuss County Equalization Report In Goshen
Orange County board of supervisors met in Goshen on December 1 and laid the Committee on Equalization of Assessments report on the table for a two day recess. The will of Clarence Walton Vail of Brooklyn was filed. widow Hettle Hock Vail named executrix. Other probate items noted include wills of Jesse Hunter and Bertha E. Adams. Red Cross sale ends in blaze of glory with proceeds above $750 and a $5 gold piece cake auction, winner donating the gold to Red Cross. Community Christmas tree planned with John Jesusoup donating the tree and local firms funding lighting and wiring. Christmas program and film at Central theater anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press
Goshen
Orange County Board of Supervisors
Committee On Equalization of Assessments
Clarence W. Vail
Clarence Walton Vail
Garfield Place
Brooklyn
Uhig Village
Mgr. Vail
Hettle Hock Vail
Soler
W. A. Wells
Fred J. Strack
Jesse Hunter
Chester
Bertha EK. Adams
Middletown
Evi Adams
Red Cross
T. J. O'Donohue
Shannondale Farm
O'Donohue
John Jesoup
Orange County Light & Power Company
Krom
Orbiston
Duggan
Arthur Decker
Bethlehem
Herald Angels
George F. Gregg
Home Defense Company
Goshen Lodge Elects Romy Worthy Master For Year
Goshen Lodge No. (FL &A. M.) met last evening in village lodge rooms and elected Philip A. Romy as Worthy Master for the ensuing year. Officers elected include J. W. Luft, J. George E. Corvin, H. Smith secretary, William N. Hoffman treasurer, Charles C. Chappell trustee, C. Elwood C. Roberts trustee, Carlton J. Smith J. D., R. A. Howhins marshal, H. Dayton organist, W. Lovett V M C, Charles T. A. Tiser chaplain, and Rev. Dr. J. J. McGuinness Tiser, with A. Schmiderer as another officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
FL &A
Philip A. Romy
W—John Luft J. Wi—eorge E. Corvin
H. 4. Smith
William N. Hoffman
Tristee
Charles C. Chappell
D.elwood C. Roberts
J. D.—Carlton J. Smith
R. A. Howhins
H. Dayton
S. VM
W. E. Lovett
Miss Alma Merriam of Schenectady Dead at 41
The body of Miss Anna Alma Merriam who died at her home in Schenectady on Saturday of peritonitis was brought to her aunt Miss Alma A Merian on Webster Avenue for funeral services at 1 p.m. Tuesday. She was born in York and was a daughter of Charles E Merriam. She was 41. Burial was in Slate Tall Cemetery. A large crowd attended the services and mourners, including relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Merriam
Goehen
Misa
Anna Alma Merrigin
Schenectady
Peritontis
Miss Alma
Mertian
Mosidea
Webster Avenue
Cioph
Charles EL Merran
Funemi
Anna Merman
S. Diaine
Crescent and Cart Tear Battle in Close Basketball Tilt
Crescent Middleton faced Cart Tear in a late basketball game with a tight score and an eager crowd. The result kept both teams in contention, with key plays shaping momentum and local bragging rights on the line.
KILLED IN FRANCE Goshen Soldier Luke Lovaly Dead at Front
Luke J Lovaly 25 of South Amboy N J appears on Pershing list of dead or missing He worked in plumbing with his father until June when he volunteered for Co E 11th Railroad Engineers He went to France early and is believed among Cambrai losses A well known Goshen resident he was described as buoyant and popular with friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Luke J. Lovaly
South Agiboy
N. J
Pershing
Mr. Lovaly
Henry Landy
Jane
Margaret
Agnes Landy
Greenwich Avenue
John J. Landy
John Turner
Thomas Lovaly
South Amber
Co. E
France
Cambrai
Lovaly
Goshen Grange Meeting Delayed to December 28
Goshen reports postponed Grange meeting now set for Friday evening December 28. Cataract Engine and Hose Company displays a service flag with six Alara. Miss Alice Hart Neafe and Mrs Sissie Neathe Straight head to New York for the winter. Marathon Club to assist a dance Thursday at Samuels' hall. Barber shops to close Christmas and New Year’s. John Jr Staats of Scranton arrives in Chi. Katherine aats and others plan Bordeaux voyage for war work with M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Goshen Grange
Cataract Engine and Hose Company
Alice Hart Neafe
Sissie Neathe
New York
Marathon
Samuels
West Ozanne
N.S
John Jr. Staats
Scranton
Katherine Aats
Camplel
W. Steward
Ilias
Bordeau
France
M.C. A
Chapter Elects Officers for Alamete Eastern Star
Alamete Chapter of the Eastern Star names officers including Patron Austets Godspi, Treasurer Mors, Secretary Agnes Shrack, Conductor Virna Cerwin, Associate Conductress Frank Greva, Captain Bemba Botting, Marshal Minnie DeGraa, and other members. Listed are Ruth Fisher, Edna Lovett, Santa Rutaa, and Fraces Strack among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamete
The
Eastern Star
A. Bailie
Austets
Godspi Assoliute
Mattea
Luelia Leo
Trasurer—Mors
Alice Handersen Seercarva
Agnes J. Shrack
Coness
Virna Cerwin
Frank Greva
Ciapain
Bemba A. Botting
Marshal
Minnie C. DeGraa
Erjag
Frances Strack
Va M. Peaar
Aa Bouw Ruth
Clara Fisher
Tremper
Edna Lovett
Santa Rutaa
Death of Kearn Daley in local home tragedy
Jed Ge 1&Reata Dat a home near Schasipt arom reports death of Kearn Daley, age 8? years, last November in Miss Marie Wood. Survived by one son Test. Mass at St. Jonas Church, with services Saturday. burial at St. Jonas Cemetery after funeral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Wood
Test
St. Jonas Cemmetely
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Floyd Ellis
Mobert C. Puff
Fort Blocum
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Mary E. O'Connor
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Alfred Pirkey
Navy
Uncle Sam
Pirkey
Charles A. Kinch
Carrie E
Charles A Kinch
R. W. Luster
North 12Th Street
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Highland Avenue
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Iasi
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Reon
Inser
Westfield
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Peter
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Dis Great-Plantatiar
Maern
Bereh VanGorde
Jerez
John
Euirsteth
Anna
Tis Ate Homme
Unionville
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Maess
Peee
Coea
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George Coleman
South Street
Wallkill Cemetery
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Hembot
Fearte
Hemban
Sayiten Comitz
Kolar
Letten
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State Hospital
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Vassar Hospital
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Peggy
Cleveland
Henry J. Leonard
Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital
Léonard
State Hospital Commission
Treasury
Mildred JH. Hurles
Kelly
Kingston Mental Clinic
Worcester
Mary E. Caser
Finance Department
West Main Street
Pauline D. Green
Catherine E. Farina
Sewchurch
Woman's Hospital
Nars
Mise Farina
Weer
Iealla M. Teles
HVT
Tatinmary
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Havy
Cather
Tne McHurd
Canada
Vitor
Sheehan
Ano
Slater
Powell and Hammer
Harry York
US & A
Bryant
Academy Avenue
Oscar Vermilyca
L. W. Furman
America Avenue
Mae F. Fitzgerald
West Group
Agnes M. Valley
R. N
School of Nursing
Hurley
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Tacey
Hame
Tiogau County
Ernest R. van Fradenburg
Sherman
Miss van Fradenburg
Welcome
Alvert Schuler
Alvari
Spartanburs
Jacob Sperrfechter
Chas. E. Greason
Conklin
David £. Coms
Will
Knox
New
Windeor
Gothen
Hyndman
Sheldon
Wilkin
Hack
Downey
Handerson
Wood
Highneys
Degraw
Lattimer
Oliver
Jessup
Chappell
Robinson
Nally
House
Riverkamp
Mr, Woot
Goshin
Janen
Mr Wood
Dale Retescred
Woosten
Wallan
James
Newarn
Fieriga
Kearn Daley
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