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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1914

Page

7

Goshen Basketball Teams Clash in Tri City Cup Race

Goshen hosts the first Tri City League game at Garr Hall on Wednesday December 23. The independent Five of Goshen meets the Middletown 81 Joseph team in a highly anticipated, evenly matched contest featuring Sandy Dunn Jack Welsh and the O Connell brothers among others as the season aims to crown Goshen with the league trophy.

Goshen Garr Hall Joseph Middletown Sandy Dunn Jack Welsh O'Connell Bros Bill O'Connor Ed Connelly Joe Donovan Fort Jarvis Doveley

Doings at the County Seat and Nearby Goshen Notes

Local items from Goshen and surrounding area report ice and skating activity amid a cold snap, Christmas store preparations, and general merriment. Debates at the high school on national defense drew student interest but no verdict. Multiple short notices mention dances, holidays visits, engine tests, and local weddings, with various residents returning home for holidays and events planned through December.

Degate Goshen

Goshen Basketball Rally Beats Seward Institute 16 to 3

Goshen High School defeated Seward Institute in a fast 16 to 3 game played in Florida. The Goshen lineup included Willis Welsh Scott Osborne Harry Lewis Van Duzer Wallace and Raymond Richner with Wallace and Richner replaced by Fred Clayton and Robert Lewis in the second half.

Goshen Seward Institute

Zimmermann Dies Suddenly in Cincinnati at 69

Eugene Zimmermann, noted team railroad and Standard Oil official and father in law of the Duke of Manchester, died suddenly in Cincinnati from a hemorrhage due to Bright’s disease. He had been in the city a couple of months and collapsed in the reading room, uttering only “Send for a doctor” before death.

Cincinnati Eugene Zimtet Railroad Standard Magmate Duke of Manchester Queen City Bright Zimmermann A. Taost Jon

Neutral rulers reach agreement in Nordic conference

Danish King Christian the Ninth, Swedish Queen Christina, and Norwegian King Oscar II met in Molmes to negotiate common wartime interests. The conference aimed to align defense and policy across Denmark Sweden and Norway and reportedly produced an agreement on disputed questions.

Nockholm London Det Christian Denmark Kine Gaetate Sweden Ning Kaakon Norway Jorden Minie ieTs Molmes

Obituary notices and memorials from Sussex county area

Obituaries list William W. Houston born in Florida January 11 1847 died December 17 after prolonged illness. Survived by wife A Elizabeth Beely six children and three brothers. Funeral at Presbyterian Church and burial at Warwick. Also notices for Valentine Van Luven John L D Eager Mary J Smith Robert Connelly Captain Charles Ferdon with dates and brief career notes. multiple towns referenced including Fallsburg New Vernon Jersey City Newark and Middletown.

William W. Houton William W. Houston Asar Florida William Houston Ange H. Wheeler A. Elizabeth Beely Garrist Beely Chester Stev John H Coventryville Joel W James E Houston Chase Bros Rochester Presbyterian Church Chantherlain Warwick Valentine van Luven New Vernon Fallsburg Harriett E. von Benschoten George K. Chambers East Grand Forks Minn Sarah E. Dicks Middletown Flora Rose Passaic N. J Alice van Luven Jersey City Edsall van Luven Kerbankson G. T. Welen Ephham van Luren Bloomingburg Old School Baptist Church Wurtsboro Cemetery Charles A Charles A. Beams Highland Mills Rautall Taube Monroe David Beams Mr. Helm 140Th Regiment New York Infantry Fila Kyles Vaile Gate Hannah Wilson Pennsylvania

Palisades Park Dispute Over Rockland Quarry Condemnation

New York December 21 Judge Mills in Mount Vernon heard the state motion to appoint commissioners to condemn Conklin and Foss quarry land in Rockland County for the Palisades Interstate Park. The company blocked an injunction. The park funds come from Mrs. Bertha Hartiman and other Hudson River west bank residents who also donated land. The company asserts the state lacks authority to condemn land or use the funds for proceedings, valuing its property at about 10 million dollars.

New York Conklin & Foss Company Rockland County Palteades Judge Mills Mount Vernon B. Hartima’h Hudson River

Royce Appointed Referee in Vanness Case at Newburgh

In Newburgh on December 24, Special Term Justice Arthur Tompkins signed an order appointing N B Royce as referee to compute in Emma Vowler versus Mary J Vanness. The court also granted an order of separation for Edith Ellsworth upon H B Royce's application. the Ellsworth couple wed December 2, 1909 and separated in March 1911.

Newburgh Supreme Court Arthur Tompking N. B. Royce Emma Vowler Mary J. Vanness

Plainti ff Dies in Damage Case At Newburgh Hotel

Newburgh December 1 Rachel Armstrong plaintiff in an action for 10000 against the Palatine Hotel proprietors died at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Courtney 14 Washington Place Friday night The death ends the present suit but an administrator or executor may bring a new action for damages linked to the accident that caused her death The incident occurred January 1 1814 when Armstrong a laundress at the hotel was caught in a mangle and amputated at St Luke s Hospital

Newburgh Rachel Armstrong Elizabeth Courtney Washington Place Supreme Court Miss Armstrong Oy Fee

Obsequies for Martha P Lire and Elizabeth Shax held

The body of Mrs Martha P Lire arrived from Brooklst on Monday for interment in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery. The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Shax occurred at her Howells home on Sunday at 2, with Rev. Albert F. Pierce officiating and a large floral tribute collection, followed by interment in Howells Cemetery.

Martha P. Lite Brooklst Thy Piot Ip Hi Fida Elizabeth Shax Howells Aron Albert F. Pierce Howells Cemetery

Runaway Coal Team Destroys Troll y Pole. Near Miss

A coal wagon running through Bonnell and Olive streets tore a trolley pole and wrecked wheels. Motorman George Hurley stopped the team just before a collision, driver reappeared to take control, and service resumed after the wagon was moved.

Olmer M. Gregory Bonwell Street Olive Street George Hurley State Hospital Hne Bonnell Street Hurley

Weddings at Christ Episcopal and area churches join locals

Sunday afternoon at Christ Universalist Church Miss Syble Brierley Mabuile daughter of Mrs M Mabuile became the bride of Frederick Couch Smith in a ceremony led by Rev Stanard Gow Butler. The couple planned a brief wedding trip and will reside at Monhagen Avenue Port Jervis news noted for local readers. Also bells for Christmas chiming marked a different wedding as Conductor John Wesley Lippincott married Mrs Ruth Jennings in Warwick New York with plans to stay in town and continue his railroad rounds. A third wedding saw Rev J Marshall Chew officiate the New York City ceremony of Helen L MacDonald and a bishop officiant in Grace Church.

Christ Universalist Church Syble Brierley Mabuile M. Mabuile Frederick Couch Smith Stanard Gow Butler W. J. Slaughter Brooklyn M. A. McCarty Matamoras Eugene Smith Monhagen Avenue M. Ignatz North Street Lippincott Middletown J. Miarshall Chew Church of the Good Shepherd Newburgh New York City Helen L. MacDonald Grace Church Broadway Charles Battery D. D

Milk Market Slows with Lower November Receipts

November milk trade shows a drop in market receipts versus last year due to weak demand. Supplies were adequate with no large surplus, while payments varied by grade and zone. Borden schedules ranged from 1.40 to 1.70 per can for different grades and zones.

Borden

Sick Cleric Degenerates in Poor Health at City Hospital

The Rev. Dean Z. P. McClancy of St Joseph parish remains severely ill at Thrall Hospital with no notable change. George Bronchton, a Wall carrier, shows little improvement while Rena H. Nelson steadily worsens. Quark Skinner, struck by rheumatism, slowly improves and can descend stairs at home.

Dean Z. P. McClancy St Joseph Pariah Claris Conditioa Thrall George Bronchton Rena H. Lelson Quark Skinner jHe

State Census Will Create 6000 Jobs in New York

State officials plan a tenth yearly census to be conducted April through May under the Secretary of State. About 6,000 enumerators will be hired at two dollars a day plus per name fees, with supervisors for every county. Appointments include John H. Tilott as Tax Commissioner and other posts in the Secured Debts and Transfer Tax divisions.

New York Hugo Tanner Tnder Secretary of State Ingo Lucy Mr. Hugo Eleet Schoeneck Eleet Whitman Travis John H. Tilott Brooklyn Timees Frank Goodwin Fs John J. Scully Frank Hallenbeck Peter B. Scantons Trama

Christmas Services At Montgomery Presbyterians

Montgomery December 21 The Presbyterian Church observed a full Christmas program with organ preludes hymns prayers and benediction in morning and evening services. The Sunday school Christmas events are set for December 22 and the midweek service on December 23. Local residents Miss Edith Burnett and Mrs Ruth O'Brien return home for holidays while Harvey McMonagle travels for business.

Montgomery Presbyterian Church Edith Burnett Nyack Augustus D. Burnett The Harvey D. McMonagle McMonagle & Rogers Middletown Ruth O’brien Northfield Mass Bir Reuben O'Brien

Early Booms Are Launched for Republican Nominee

Washington observers report Republican politicians debate the next presidential nominee as Myron Herrick and ex Vice President Fairbanks visit the capital. A conservative option gains talk amid calls for business prosperity shaping a possible 1930 style campaign with business aims. Ohio figures Herrick Burgon Harding and Whitman affiliations surface as factions consider Hughes or Hughes-adjacent choices.

Washington Myron T. Herrick Fairbanks Utk Bowl Repubican Bere Radicain Ohio Herrick Burgon Harding Geveran Herrikk Whitman New York Anstice Huches Weld Justice Hughes Mr. Diuches Minty Whittag

Tree in My Throat Sparks Humorous Exchange

A playful exchange features the line Ive got a Tree in my throat while another quips That mnst be the reason youre Fuca crocker. The dialogue offers light banter and comic wordplay.

Fuca Crocker

Scott to Meet Rebel Leaders in Mexican Conference

Washington reports Gen Hugh L. Scott arrived at Naco Texas for talks with Villa and Carranza leaders to stop gunfire into the U S. Villa moves toward pacification while factions seek alliances and provisional President Gutierrez is noted amid a weak peso and food shortages.

Washington Brisadier Hugh L. Scott Naco Tex Carranza Villa Masytorens Benjamin Hill Mexico City Mexico Repalir Guadalajama Stuation Vita Gutierrez Aguascalientes

Fire destroys Life Insurance building and offices

A fire last night gutted the Mero Pollian Life Insurance company offices in Rome of Vivias, destroying the building and contents. Tolls and solicitor generator none confirmed as factors. investigators head to scene to determine cause and extent of damage.

J. Tuly Love Waller S. Y Rome Vivias Tolls Meropollian Life Insurance

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Gosten Ica William B. Bennett New York Law School Augustus Lippert University of Pennsylvania Earl Reesa Benjamin A. Buckley Parkway Farm KE. L. Burnett Goshen-Chester State Road Gen. Burnett George Duggan Cassia Lansley St. John’s Church Bus Brothers’ Minstrels Music Hall Wil Kin Coleman OES Elmira Mias Ruby Thompson Western Union Eiwaita Charles Preston MR. Tuthill William HO Tuthill Prospect Avenue Eines Arain Minstrels de Rae Brothers Minstrels Metropolis Fred Clark Harry Tuthill Hippodrome Grassie Hush Roxs Poughkeepsie J. B. Grassie Grane Lodse GO. T Gothen College Ishen Fran Vincent Cowell Holidar Tatation Edna Lovett Vail Orange Lodge Middletown Lodge O.O.X Stevens Edward Nolan Arthur A. Stevens Mr. Nolan Richard McCormick Central Amusement Hall MissMyrta Gibbs Bacon Samuel J. Randall Philadelphia Henry Bacon Main Street Margaret McCarty MR. Williams Frank M. Williams Edward Glasson Grange Hall Goshen Grange Sale OF China Sais 3Rts J. A. Elston Frank Hill Thin Vilage Zimmerman Dean Desa Princeton John L. D. Eager Beger Isaac L. Eager Foresters’ Lange Leonard Maybrook Clarence Mary J. Smith Amzi L. Smith Stillwater Branchville Sussex County Charles T. Price Newark Robert Connelly Robert Connells Lishowe Myre Avenue Mr. Connelly Glasgow Scotland Joseph Connelly Mary Shannos Phillipschurch Charles Ferden Middle Pope Ferdon Sivas Intech Jens Comunty Middle Hope Caroline Ward Palisades Board Royce C. Maitland Ferdon Mary Gertrude Brady Charles C. Brady Beacon Street Troy Zar Stone Expose Vhcurch George W. Brady Berkley Cal Thomas James Maynes Thomas James Haynes Sparrowbush Hagen Wan Sparrox Bush Martha P. Lire Elizabeth Shaw Hymeneas Chew—MacDonald Montgomery Presbyterians Boy Scouts Jesson Isaiah Lil Jesua Isaiah IX Hyman Watts Luke Lord Christ Little Town of Bathlehem Brooks Scott
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