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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1913

Page

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Santa Claus Delivers Senior Gift Exchange at High School

Students at the high school enjoyed a lively gift exchange led by a Santa figure who arrived amid thumping and merriment. The Senior class presented a gold crown to Principal William A. Wilson and teased faculty with humorous gifts while juniors also received treats and trinkets. Earl Hopking revealed himself as Santa, ending the festive afternoon with alumni in attendance.

Santa Clare Institution of Learning Santa Wiliam A. Wilson Nick Quoth Santa Claus Hopny Earl Hopking Cepily Ition

New Enterprise Officers Installed at Regular Meeting

District Great Commander Jarmon ione Goff installed officers for New Enterprise Tiva 1 O T M at the regular meeting Friday evening. Officers named include P G Hermions Goff C Emma Knapp Lt C Lumo McGuire R K Katharine Goff Chaplain Agnes Saunders L at A Mipa Gort Sergeant Nellie Funnell Senior Katharine Granger Picke Sarah Wood Planiet Caasie Langley G Minnie Holmbraker First C B Deatrice Goff Second C B Edith Gow One candidate initiated and one membership application received Refreshments and social hour with vocal and instrumental music and dancing by members and visiting Sir Knights.

Jarmione Goff New Enterprise Tiva Thair P. G Hermions Goff Emma Knapp Lumo McGuire R. K Katharine Goff Agnes Saunders Mipa Gort Nellie Funnell SenUnor Katharine Granger Picke Sarah Wood Planiet Caasie Langley Minnie Holmbraker Deatrice Goff Edith Gow Membdera

800 More Men in Mail Service

Postmaster General Burleson announces 200 extra men will staff the railway mail service to handle the holiday rush and prevent congestion. The move expands crews as cities prepare for increased mail volume during the season.

Associated Prena Washington Burleson

Santa Claus at Elks Club promises holiday plans

The Elks Club will host Santa Claus this year with about 200 invitations issued for families to meet the jolly figure. Burial notice: Merk Becker mother Charley Tarter buried in Callicoon after death in New York. Other items mention a Peter In New York hootenanny and a note on rental papers.

Santa Claus Elks’ Club Elke Bouth Jala Pwmen Callicoon Merk Becker Eolatat Charley Tarter State Cone Sie Og Callinoon New York Leing Ant Alle Anether Don John Terhetie Peter

Postal Aides Exemption Aims Amid Aid Budget Turmoil

Senator Stone III reports on exemptions for postal aides under a portion appropriation. The move targets labor costs and holiday-related overtime, with a projected budget impact around $2520.60 and $2060.00 in eliminated funds. The item references Washington action and Missouri senator context.

Tost Ofirns Athorst

Monticello Girl Attacked by Bulldog Dog

In Monticello two young girls are attacked by a bulldog. Dora Ro and Vera, ages seven and twelve, were injured as the dog mauled them along the road. a motor party rescued Dora and the dog was shot. Vera escaped with minor injuries.

Monticello Edgar I Ketehui Dora Ro Lura Very Maureuy Vethur Vera Dora

Bank Wreckers Face Federal Indictments in Kansas City Case

The American Union Trust Company of Kansas City failed leaving nearly 3,000 savers ruined. About $1000000 sunk by investors promoted by swindlers who promised profits. Ten former officials have been indicted by a United States Grand Jury for using funds to defraud. The case underscores calls for stern justice against bank wreckers.

American Union Trust Company of Kansas Juvastora United States Ime Stern Justice Bank Wreckars

Rooster and Cat Share Nesting Habits in Plymouth County

A Plymouth County letter describes an unusual household scene where a boy keeps a pet rooster and a cat that mother hens the bird. The child and animals share a coop space, with the rooster returning to its mother at roost time. Neighbors vouch for the tale, including George Smith who witnessed the scene at Mongaup.

Purlivan Laws Plymouth Pelora Sumer Junamugh J George Smith John Street Mongaup

Man Found Between Erie Tracks

A middle aged man lay between east and westbound Erie tracks near Harriman station after a passenger train passed him at 1:33 p.m. The engineer braked but could not stop in time. The man was found in a drunken stupor with no identification and was placed in care.

East Bond Harriman Bis Katin Kate

Jewish Farmers of Sullivan County Report and Finances

The Liird anoval report of the Federation of Jewish Farmers of America shows at Pallevurgh 44 members with 7 loans totaling 384. At Mur Ierville 22 members with 129 loans totaling 608. At Parksville Wooraembora 1238 members with loans totaling 2780. Ad Stevensville and Morndale 38 members with 28 loans totaling Rah. Funeral of John Collins held at St Joseph RLDS Church in Icelock with Father Gavasen presiding. Interment at St Joseph's cemetery. Invitations extended for a wedding in January. Charity Ball tickets for Middletown on January 1 on sale at Thames Farrell Jr. store in Goshen.

Feteration of Jewish Farmers of America Ure Society Pallevurgh Mur Ierville Parksville Wooraembora Joana Ad Stevensville Morndale Rah John Collins John Coliine St Joxpple Rlds Icfelock Tome Qylem Thaker Father Gavasen St. Joreph's Cemietery Dandel Driscoll John OD. Lan Milew Swoon Joseph Sweenny Patrick Scully Thomas Neve Armory Middletown Thames_Farrej, Jr Goshen

Real estate and finance notes in New York’s week

New York real estate sees downtown sales in the millions as the West street building and a Dey Street Broadway corner change hands for a future business center. Wall Street stocks stumble with lower volumes and bank weaknesses, while autography and rare books fetch high prices at auction and Christmas cheer enlivens the city.

New York West Street He- Nain Company Western Union Telegraph Company Deyetreet and Broadway

Anti-Saloon League shift aims for national prohibition push

Washington reports that William H Miderson will move to New York as State Superintendent to build a unified temperance effort. The plan seeks nationwide action with New York as a battlefront, uniting temperance and reform groups behind a constitutional prohibition amendment.

Washington, D. C New York William H.miderson Maryland Lilities Anti Saloon League of America Anderson National Committee Anti-Saloon League of America Raleigh

Stevens Recovers From Assault In Walton Delaware

Milton Stevens of Walton Delaware was released from Thrall Hospital after injuries from an October 21 assault by Charles Brown on Fulton Street. Stevens suffered a broken nose broken jaw and brain concussion and was treated at headquarters before Thrall Hospital. Officers Imsten Benton and Maas aided in Brown's arrest. Brown is jailed in Gordon County awaiting the next grand jury term.

Milton Stevens Walton Delaware Charles | Brown Fulton Street Thrall Hospital Stevens Herbert Toi Imsten, Benton and Maas Brown, & Nekto Brown Gorden Jant Grand Jnr Will

Health Report for October Highlights Local Births and Deaths

The October health bulletin reports 26 deaths and 26 births in this city. It lists county figures with Goshen 18 deaths 8 births and Port Jervis 18 deaths 5 births. Other counties include Newburgh 41 deaths 41 births, Warwick 7 deaths 11 births, Sullivan County 28 deaths.

State Department of Health Cora Goshen Montgomery Hirtha Newhargh Port Jertis Walden Eirthay Warwick Sullivan i Comnty

Has Appendicitis Confines Sannwal at Home

Harlog Sannwal is confined to his home due to appendicitis. He remains under doctor care.

Harlog Sannwal

Short Session of Board of Supervisors

The Board convened at 10:30 am. Inspector Cass of the Prison Commission reported on jail conditions and management. Auditor figures show various disbursements and a deficit after guard salaries. The highway superintendent’s report was filed, and several committee bills and a Goshen budget were approved. Adjournment set for Monday December 22 at 10:30.

Emott Abe Emidlentiz Pyri the Catholic Iam Osriot Building Committee Miscellaneous Committee Goshen Supply Committee

Cogan Signs Up Players for Paterson Eastern League

Paterson football and baseball fans learn Paterson will be in the Eastern League as Dick Cogan signs players. He secured contracts with Kelley Wyckoff Hull Bruce Desmet Hass and others and plans April start with exhibitions against Giants Brooklyn All Cubans and teams from Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Ray Bates returns with Cleveland creating strong drawing power.

Paterson Dick Cogan Lakeview Kelley Sammy Wyckoff Hull Newark Phartstop Bruce Mountainvie Cleveland

Scoresby Hose Beats Soldiers in Elienville Exhibition

The Company I basketball team lost to the Sooresby Hose Company of Ellenville 18 to 15 at the State Armory. First half stood 11 to 7 for Ulster county. Hayes and Butler each made three baskets. McDowell led Ellenville with five.

State Armory Sooresby Hose Company Elienville Acore Ulster County Serson Hayes Butler Euch McDowell Ellenville

Ellenville Board Announces New Liberty School Building

The Werorile School Board approves construction of a new schoolhouse resembling Liberty High. Architect Lacy’s plans for The Tew Holding are approved, with construction to begin as soon as feasible.

Liberty. de Werorile School Board Lacy Tew

George Denies Enemies Behind His Troubles

William R. George of the Freeville Junior Republic accuses the State Board of Charities of orchestrating his troubles amid calls for a board review. He denies accusations, saying the board acted hastily on contrived evidence and pledges to remain a director of the National Junior Republican Association.

William R. George Republic Doug Bot Bik Goorke San Bien Billcott Albany Dey Freeguille Mr. George Daddy George State Board of Charities George State Board Neme George Junior Republic Association of New - York V “Everit Macy Broad ‘Street The National Association 112Th ‘Street State Charities Board Freeville Charities Board Rational’ Association

Danbury Fans Oppose Malay Trade Rumor

Danbury fans fear a Malay trade to Middletown weakens the team and erodes his strong local following. Malay, popular for his personality and humor, faced Terr Mcl Govern on the field and gained a wide street appeal among Danbury supporters.

Landgraf Danbury Charlie Malay Middletown Charlie Jack” Keyes pDight MclGovern Damms Janshvnk Tat Maneater Landsvaf

Hotel Robbery at Lake Huntington Reported

Richard Schwab reports a hotel robbery at Lake Huntington during a Thane night. Thieves entered via a broken cellar window and stole liquors from the wine cellar. Local men are suspected. one linked man disappeared. Detectives are on the case. another station is set at Westtown. A station with Rev Father Cole will be held at Dr. Conrad F. Karpick’s home in Weestiowa.

Richard Schwab Take Puntington Wquors Schwab Westtown Father Cole Conrad F. Karpick Weetiowa

Local Cafe Changes Hands In Middletown Transfer

John H. Cole, longtime hotel man and Waldoft House proprietor, will take immediate possession and operate the Waldorf Café in Middletown. Magory, owner for two years with prior partnership, will move to the city and retire from active business after selling the Luzon Waldorf Hotel to Edward Sullivan, effective January 1.

John H. Cole Magory Cole Middletown Bisiness Gunttier's S ‘Gata South Sullivan County Luzon Edward’Sullivan New York City

Comedy of Errors Opens at Massachi College Chart

The Massachi Agricultural College dramatic club presents The Comedy of Errors with a cast over 20 and a four piece orchestra. Reserved seats encouraged as the performance opens Saturday morning at Pronk's Theater with the glee club previously featured at St Paula Church drawing a large holiday crowd.

Glee Club St Paula - Church M:h's

Train Collision at Livingston Manor Causes Damage

An accident in the Ox and W yard at Livingston Manor occurred Sunday around 7:30 am. Extra 212, led by Sherman and Robb, collided with extra 211, led by McDermott and Davis, damaging engine 166 and several cars. firemen Wortman and Reynolds escaped serious injury by jumping. Poor signal visibility in heavy fog caused the crash.

Livingston Manor Ox& W John ‘Sherman John Robb Michael McDermott Frank Davis Fred Wortman M. Reynolda Extra No Mesnrs Wortuisa Reynolds

Thomas H Peck Dies in Grand Rapids Bath Mishap

Newburgh native Thomas Me. Peck, 79, died in Grand Rapids from a broken hip after leaving a bath. His widow Anna Post and Miss Kate Peck of New York City survive. Peck built wealth as head of a western wholesale drug house and led a lumber lands syndicate in Florida, Lake Districts, and Washington. He recently closed a Canada deal, described as the largest of its kind. He had planned a trip to Palm Beach this week.

Newburgh Thomas Me. Peck Grand Rapids Anna Post Mise Kate"Peck New York City Peck Florinda Ee Lake Washington T Canada Pala Beach

Erie Road Wins Soft Coal Decision

A Decem ber 18 report from Trenton states that the commission dismissed a complaint against the Erie Railroad over coal handling. The decision limits use of soft coal and clarifies prohibitions under existing law.

Erie Road Trenton Erie

Juniors Informal Dance to Seniors at Lae Fen Hall

The Invitation lists an informal junior event for seniors at Lae Fen Hall on December 79. Admission will be by invitation only.

M. B.S Laefen Hall

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NEW Enterprise Senator Stone III Senator Stone Missouri Criminal Justice Jewish Farmers OF Charles A. Gongne Awatetion Nanty Curtie Genone Wiley Wallock Sayer AGH Warwick Advertiser Folka Yekope Hammerstein Pendleton Sulzer Lata New York Central New Haven Sears Fortain Wall Street National Cay Kilmarrick Reem Ron Mark “Toratni lAithnar Mark Twain Charlotte Corday Paris Marat France Tarro Scott Judes Lyric Theatre Health Report Board OF Supervisors Cogan I. Hayes Pickard Bader Beorethy Hoes McDorell Meaweneresenecel Ellenville Board Ornberg-Gostie Perth Amboy N. J New York-New Jarney South Norwalk Vecanuy Lake Huntington C. & W.trains Thomas H Peck
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