Orange County Times-Press Anno 1881 Weekly and Semiweekly Editions
A historic notice sheet from Middletown outlines multiple newspaper editions including Whig and semiweekly formats with dates from 1870 to 1908. It lists editors JOHN D STIVERS and JOHN DeTIVERS, publication offices at King and Center, and details on subscription rates and printing services.
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Whig
Orange Count
Orange County
Oran County
John D Stivers
Fostoffice
Middletown
Ofice Editorial Dept
December 22 in American History recounts embargo and births
This entry notes 1807 Embargo Act opposition by New England shipowners and its continuation to 1800, marks the birth and death of figures like Thomas Wentworth Tilghman and Dwight Moody, and briefly lists astronomical events and solstice timings for Washington.
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Thomas Wentworth Tilgginson
Dwight
Moody
Evangelist
England Maintains Naval Reach In The Persian Gulf Conflict
British naval power tightens its grip as it blocks key routes through the Persian Gulf and Red Sea. The article notes British control of the Red Sea and strategic positions around the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, aiming to safeguard colonial interests and disrupt German advances.
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Europe
England
Polley
Ian
Sara
Persian Gulf
Pernte
Tigria
Auphravne
Asie Mier
Latha
Bagdad
Germany
Strait of Orin
Red Sea
Persia
Oman
Fragmentary British Empire rhetoric in an insistent critique
The fragmented text mocks colonial arrogance and cites historical empire sizes. It references England’s reach, the British Empire’s vast, distant domains, and contrasts it with “Little England” on the world map, noting population and territorial scale in a satirical tone.
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Huropa
England
Unite Statia Lmperiat
Emil Neumann Earns Iron Cross in German War Tale
A Berlin man Emil Neumann is credited with earning the Iron Cross after a German patrol observes a dark craft reaching the river and a clash with English forces. The account mixes anecdote with scenes of war overhead, railcar, and local chaos as gas and supplies are disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Néumaann
Berlin
Platy Adler
Ogish
Ls Trench
Patel
Igen
Seines
Gomebody
Mera
Agure
Mimi
Chicago
Danish Rural Schools May Guide U S Education Reform
H. W. Paght of the U S Bureau of Education argues a translated Danish model for rural schooling could succeed in the United States. He cites regions in Virginia North Carolina Georgia Tennessee Kentucky and Kentucky as potential adoption areas and notes existing immigrant folk schools as precursors.
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Denmark
United States
H. W. Paght
Feght
United Buttes
South Athule Highland
Forht
Virginia
Virgham
Tennessee
Kentucky
Dental
Aehaok
Foelt da
Fragmented OCR Reflects Odd Stream on Stimulant Use and Dogs
The readable text portrays a garbled account discussing stimulant administration, defense themes, roughness, and a reference to a bear front. It mentions dogs, a daring act, and a cryptic sequence of events with uncertain names, dates, and places.
Fragmentary notice on a death with family details
A damaged OCR fragment describes a death and mentions a mother and her child, names and relations appear unclear. The text references Adel Thursti and Cartland gourds and notes a connection to a property or event involving a mother and her offspring.
Little Talks On Big Subjects by Chester A Smith
The author recalls Christmas childhood, the spirit of giving, and how Christmas embodies love and service. He links the Christ child to humanity’s progress, noting Christmas as a force shaping civil rights, poverty, labor, and world harmony.
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Chester Allen Smith
Santa Claus
Christmmas
Honeft
Hersage
Bante Clas
Anne
Bethlehem
Irving
Earth
Readers Letters Reflect on Farmers and History
The letter discusses long memory of school fragments and a hunter’s refrain, interweaving quotes about Native Americans and white settlers. It reflects on farming's central role in American history, noting Washington and Lincoln as farmer figures and praising farmers’ past dominance while warning of shifting power dynamics.
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Pimes- Tress
Ong
Barenu
Qian
Washington
Wote
Matt
Lincoln
Grant
Denytien
Aedspodin
Ant
Incoming Attorney General names deputy appointments
Jamestown reports Egbart Woodbury, the incoming attorney general, announced a partial list of deputies. Names include Merton E. Lewis as first deputy and Sanford W. Smith as second deputy, with A Frank Jenks and others named to conservation and district attorney roles. Woodbury plans to retain Edward J. Mone for canal board work and notes Benjamin McClune’s retirement. James A. Parsons to form a partnership with the retiring AG.
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Jamestown
Egbart
Woodbury
Fia
Merton E. Lewis
Hochester
Sanford W. Smith
Chatham
Columbia County
Eounty
A. Frank Jenks
Local War Association
Frank K. Cook
Geneseo
E. Clarence Aiken
Auburn
Edward J. Mone
Hhaca
Canal Board
Benjamin McClune
McClune
James A. Parsons
Forefathers Day Observances At Plymouth Rock Shaped Nation
A damaged 19th century fragment recalls Forefathers Day at Plymouth Rock. It notes the landing of Mayflower passengers in 1620, the Rock as a sacred symbol, and commemorations by Congregationalists. The piece discusses Pilgrims shaping the Constitution and references lectures on “Our Pilgrim Pathers and What We Owe Them” by Dr. Piene, with allusions to literary figures and the era’s views.
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New England
Fphonouth
Pismouth
Honeman
Plymouth Rock
Piene
Tennyson
Rome
Tradard Farm
Samtpl Decker
New Trial Ordered in Will Dispute at Capt Patrick Grice Case
Justice orders fresh trial at Newtursh to set aside previous will provisions. The plaintiff contests terms tied to Capt Patrick Grice and the Britray trust, claiming errors in the initial hearing and seeking to overturn the prelats of the will.
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Arthur S Teorsnaink Mae
Alt
Newtursh
Catrick Grice
asTeed Om
Bad Boys in Otisville Blamed for Poor Attendance
Ottsville, Dec 21. A community musical at Mitchell's Hall on December 12 drew scant crowds due to failed short notice advertising. Posters torn by local youths disrupted the event, though the program featured acts from Loomis, Robbins, Dodge, Morse, Robbing, and others. A Lyceum Hall euchre party and dance are planned for December 31 as a remedy and social highlight.
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Ottsville
Mitchell’s Hall
Loomis
Robbins
House
Fetcham
Rockwell
Kiernan
Darby
Leevan
Inez Robbins
New York City
Marion Brandt
Palmer House
Hawood Kowler
Craievill Christmas Entertainment Reported
The annual event at Craievill Church was led by Prof. NX HL and Mrs. Dana. The article notes festive decorations and a community scene with trees and ice cream treats, reflecting a post event mood and local participation.
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Craieville
Dee
Craievill Chirch
NX. HL
Matin
Mra
HS. Dana
Bishop Challenged to Diet in MemphIs Tenn Story
Memph is Tenn December 21 Bishop Gater of the Episcopal diocese of Tennessee has been challenged to a duel by Protestant pastor a German expressed opposition to Germany and the war.
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Memptis
Tenn
Gater
Sustat Paebner
Germany
Final accounting in Dawson case recorded today
Trustees of the Thomas Dawson estate filed for bankruptcy in 1912. The final accounting occurred in the office of A V N Powelson before Referee Walter C Anthony, with trustee C B N Hull and creditors present. Fees and allowances were fixed, B W Boughton to receive the entire balance of the estate.
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Thomas Dawson
Bankrust
A. V. N. Powelson
Walter C. Anthony
Nawburgh
C. B. N. Hull
Dawson
B. W. Boughton
Kaiser Back at the Front
The German emperor has fully recovered and returned to the front according to an announcement from Berlin headquarters, transmitted via Amsterdam to Reuters. The report appears in Times-Press wants columns.
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Kaiser
Tondon
Berlin
Amsterdam
Reuter
State Loses In McGrath Action Over Harden Lands
The state failed to gain title to lots 174 and 176 in the Robertson tract Hardenbergh, with Judge Cochran presiding in the Supreme court. McGrath was awarded possession after a 1909 land appropriation by the forest purchasing board, amid continuing title disputes directed by the conservation commission.
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Kligeton
William H. McGrath
Harden
Leigh
Cochrane
Supreme Court
Yerald
McGrath
McClung
Attorney General's Office
Rogch
Liberty
F. E W. Darrow
Forest Purchasing Board of
State
Robertson Track
Hardenbergh
Forest, Fish and Game Law
Conservation Compission
Usle
Rev David Evans Issues Booklet for Belgian Relief
The Rev. David Evans, rector of All Sainte Church Palo Alto, issues a twelve tract booklet written between 1903 and 1914 to raise funds for Belgian relief. Copies available at Grace Church parish house or W W Young drug store for 5 or 5 cents. James E Brezee of Walton buys riverbank land near Hancock and begins a 16 by 20 foot bungalow for summer use.
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David Evans
All Sainte’ Church
Palo Alto
California
Grace Church
Baa
Belgian Relief Fund
Evans
San Frankisco
Fiee
W. W. Young
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Orange County Times
Office of Publication
Brriefly
NOTH
Times-Presa
Egret Gp Commiercial Printing
Jupiter
Saturn
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Emil
Rorest
Times -Press
THE
Orange County Farm Bureau
Otisville
Fred Bailey
Horace
Claude Hyde
Ida Carter
Christ
Young
Presbyterian Choir
L. N.S. Rockwell
William Hicks
Port Jervis
Aaton Winter
Thomas Fitzgerald
M. B
Tinney
Henry Weltman
Howells
Robert S. Robbing
Aaron Winter
Grace Newkirk
Warren Cuddeback
Cuddebackville
Cuddeback
Harriet Drake
James Creighton
Brooklyn
D. W. Lang
Friends
John Field. ,Jr
Newburgh
W. L. Rathbun
Sanatorium Association
Boston
Presbyterian Chair
Alfred Ketcham
Manes
Ruth
Slate
Aaton Winter, Jr
Andree Mitchell
Presbyterian Church
Jasper Parsalls
J. Boyd
Our Village
George Parrish
Tubher B. Plumer
Alfred
Plumer
Orville Lockwood
Craigville
M’grath
James E. Brezee
Walton
Hancock
Hartin’s
Root’s
Dent & Meyers
W. A. Hartin
East Main St
Middletons
N. Y
Kernochan
F. D. Kernochan
North Street
N.Y
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