Agricultural course at Middletown High School outlined
The Middletown High School offers a four year agricultural program for aspiring farmers. It covers soils and fertilizers crops livestock and farm management with practical on farm work and demonstrations, plus access to Extension bulletins and state publications through a dedicated library.
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J. C. Otis
Times
Middletown
Board of Regents
Department of
Narlowtuire
Miers
Middletown High School
Gupartment of Agriculture
Ceneva
Cornell
State Dupartaent of Agriculture
Elias
vWoys
Ogriculuire
Bold thieves hold up Erie freight train near Jersey City
Nyack reports a ten man gang boarded the Erie freight engine outside Jersey City, causing damage and taking control of the train. Telegraph lines were cut and the scene described as one of the boldest robberies in Lyte railway history. Laying blame on the gang, crews worked to restore the line and resume service after the incident, valued at about $1 a yard for the stolen material.
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Nyack
Erie Treight
Jersey City
EL Pelork
Lyte
Lyte Railteail
Ayers Ling
Cormuerion
Theos
Train Robbery Report Shows Automobiles Used
Thousands of yards were holed and the red extent of the story remains unknown. Railway officials indicate automobiles were employed by the robbers and the rapid escape is noted. Detectives were dispatched to the scene as the crew recounted the incident to officials.
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Inter
Slevthe
Holdargp
Parcel Post 18 Taxed to Utmost
Warrington reporter describes parcel post practices, noting that notifications are sent for consigned packages and detailing the process amid discussion of charges and delays.
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My Agnomiated Press
Warrington
Marcel Mont
Iret
Ted Delaiad
Patrick's Wife Dies in Tulsa Murder Case
A garbled report notes Albert T Patek, once at Sing Sing, alleged murderer of William Mateh Tyre, died in Tulsa after a long illness. The story mentions his wife, who spent $500 and faced a prison sentence, with unclear details remaining.
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Myrm
Albert T Patek
Seare
Sing Sing
William Mateh Tyre Uel Hiege
Dance Night At Mirae Pall Aims For Weekend Encore
A lively Thursday dance drew Kore tion, the Dome, and the Muidietows to Mirae Pall. Attendees reported a fine time with music by a local band and an eager crowd. many requested another event soon.
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Asn
Local lodges elect officers in several fraternal bodies
At Mid land Chapter No 240 R A M the officers were reelected for 1914 led by Excellent High Priest Howard B Keeler. Other officers include George B Weagenroth treasurer and Joan Me Williams coachman. Visiting Grand Officers Cruller and Orr addressed the assembly. Wallkill Council No 92 J Q M A M elected Oscar Doty as Councilor and others. Middletown Camp No 11604 MWA elected J B Young as Consul and many posts were named with installation planned. New Year night will see a buffet lunch and continued strong attendance across groups.
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Midland
Howard B. Kealer Wee
Hares AY Istilings
Serine—Alvert Green
Lreaaurer
L Horus K. DeWitt
George BR. Weagenroth
Chepuain
Joan Me Willame
He-Will
Ames E. McIntyre
Harry Hill Inge
Albert Green
Wiliam J Dickerson
Frederick W. Cruller
Charles Weasley Orr
Hout
Royal Arch Masons
State of
New York
G. H. B. Cruller
Hannet
Walter Clint
Emmet O. Decker
Sentinel
Arthur Howell
John Robshaw
Cyrus Gillespie
Middletown
Athole
Bank Tax Apportionment Details by County Supervisors
Goshen December 11 The Board of Supervisors orders apportionment of the bank tax with detailed rates by town village and school across Blooming Grove Cornwall Crawford Florida Monroe Montgomery Walden Newburgh Highland Port Jervis Warwick and Woodbury. Total tax figures listed include national and local banks and totals. Meeting adjourned after a tour of the Orange Farm and reconvening Friday at 10:30.
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Goshen
Gregg
Board of Supervisora
Gordon
Blooming Grove
Chester
Cornwall
Florida
Firet National Bank
Newburghid
Highland -National Bank
Quassaic Natidal Bank
Port Jervis
First National Bank
National
Warwick
Woodbury
Flossl
Palmer
Orange Farm
National Bank
National Bank of Oranebro Neveeeens Fount
Highland Falls Village
Highland Falls National Cit
Gene Bank
Middletown
Lmerchants National Bank
Firat National
Fletcher Trade Talk and Death Notice in Local Column
The column discusses a proposed trade involving Fletcher for Turley and cash, noting local fan resistance and manager comments. It also reports the death of Mrs. Ennion Kinch at 95, detailing her family, age, and funeral arrangements at White Sulphur Springs Church.
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Landgraf
Fiecher
Turley
Mr. Lawior
Thuraiay
Kanigraf Alago
Jhhat
Dar- Mra
Ennion Kinch
Martin Wall
Arranged
Tharadas
Deocomter UK
Martin Calking
Emeralds Reorganize for Season Opener at Wickham’s Hall
The Emeralds of Liberty reorganize with members Cine Lennon Fred Hasbrouck George Borer Harold Toler George Birmingham and Chas Matzinger. They open their season at Wickham’s Hall Content against Ris Fire of Hancock with favorable chances.
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Diberst
Mem Tore
Cine
Lennon
Fred Hasbrouck
George Borer
Harold Toler
George Birmingham
Chas. Matzinger
Wickham’s Hall
Ris Fire
Hancock
New Erie Superintendent Rumor Grips NY Division
Rumor claims ALC Alston of Buffalo is named New York Division superintendent. Reports say CCOT Hekles from Wyoming Division may transfer to Delaware Division at Scagacehanna.
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NEW Erie
Amenoua Remore
New York
ALC
Erie & Jersey Railway equips engines with snow plows
Freight locomotives on the Erie & Jerry Railroad are being fitted with snow plows in Port Jervis to prevent delays during heavy snow. The system aims to keep trains moving and reduce interference from blocked tracks.
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Erie & Jerry
Port Jervia
Obituary Notes for Mrs Emily S Van Zand
Mrs Emily S Van Zand died at home in Lip jets on Thursday December 11 after brief illness. She was seventy eight and long resided in the area with family and friends.
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Mra
Emily S. van Zand
Lip Jets
Feehio Healyh
Monlis Nad Wsteen Lass Ol
Hearing in Carman Will Contest in Kingston
A hearing on the contested will of Nathaniel W. Carman of Kerhonkson proceeded in Burgoyne Court with Surrogate Gill presiding. Doctors Ashley and Bingham testified on Carman’s mental state linked to senile dementia and impulses cited to explain his actions and testamentary capacity.
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Kingston
Nathaniel W. Carman
Kerhonksen
Burcogate
Gill
Middletown State Hospital
Maurice ©. Ashley
Harry V. Bingham
Ashley
Bingham
State Hospital
New Jersey
Carman
Hummiston
Ufe
Obituaries of Hornbeck Barrett and Decker families in Ellenville area
The notice reports the death of Mrs. Mary Ann Hornbeck on Canal Street Ellenville at 82, with surviving son George L. and daughter Jane B. Also listed is James Edward Barrett of High Breeze Farm aged 72, with burial in Warwick Cemetery, and Gertrude Decker of Edentile aged 70 with six children. Funeral details outline services by Rev W H Moser and Rev PF Lear with local interments.
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Mary A. Hornbeck
Ellenville
Mary Ann Hornbeck
Cornelius H. Hornbeck
Canal Street
Weat
Eilenyilte
Mr. Hornbeck
George L. Hornbeck
New York
Jane B. Hornsbeck
Henry Smart
John Smart
Allentown
Hornbeck
W. C. Derby
W. H. Moser
D. D
Fantinehill Cemetery
James Edward Barrett
High Breeze
New Milford
Mr. Barrett
Vernon Township
N. 5
David Barrett
Harriet Brown
Barrett
Rachel Cooper
Natrite
Ita
Frank Rogers
Brooklin
Ferris
Lady G
Veroca
Ada
Millard T. Wallace
Bellease
Bme J
Luther J. Buchanan
Warwick Cemetery
James P. Smith
Gertride Decker
Jas
TM Smith
Edentile
A Ricar
Thon
Thomas
Decker
Warwich
Ars
Addie
Harry
Anna M
France A. Wison
Frome
PF. Lear
Scenville MB
Supervisors Visit Orange Farm For Annual Inspection
About eighty officials and guests toured Orange Farm for the board’s annual inspection of buildings and property. Superintendent William F. Durland hosted a turkey dinner, with Goshen and Newburgh participants arriving by train and auto. Collins orchestra entertained inmates and guests during the visit.
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Super‘heure
Orange Farm
Thursdey
Willam FF
Durland
Goshen
Newburgh
Collins’ Orchestra
Wden
Cooper, Gordon
Iseman
Gunther
PF. J. Reilly
Charles J. Boyd
I. G. Wilson
R. ¥. Ryerson
G. N. Morrow
Antistant
Harry
Jury wrangles over case at Newburgh
In Newburgh the jury heard the suit of Thomas Finley Chickering seeking 10000 from Whitfield T Seeley and Chas Jeary Seslay for injuries from an automobile owned and driven by Charities Henry Seeley. The day saw heated exchanges over witness credibility and a late verdict deadline.
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Newburgh
Supreme Court
Joseph Morschauser
Thomas Finley Chickering
Whitfield T. Seeley
Chas
Jeary Seslay
Warwick
Henry Seeley
Albert H. F. Seeger
Wiliam F.cassedy
M. N. Kane
Edward J. Walsh
Morschauser
Mormus
Mr. Cassedy
Epworth League Cabinet Meeting Reviews Year
A cabinet meeting of the Epworth League was held at the Methodist parsonage. Most officers from both retiring and newly elected lists attended. two were absent. The past year's work was reviewed as satisfactory, and plans for the coming year were discussed though specifics were not announced.
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Ray Lowin
Middetown Iield
Order of Thuffeloe
Contog Sear
Stephen d McNawarn
Ice
Stephen Cola
Charles
Cromler
Jesne JT. Fountain
Istre H. van] Finot
George F. Werner
Guldon-Verler Lewis
William Swinton
Flosd Forter
William Gibbe
Joycats
Charlen Unitslander
Lawrence Herman
Bel
Gohen
Det
Epworth League
Gent's Monkey Breaks Loose and Is Killed in Decent Street Incident
Horace Gent's ferocious monkey escaped its cage on Spring Street while the Gent family dined. Mrs. Gent received a bite when she attempted to leash the animal. Mr Gent then shot the monkey, ending the disturbance.
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Gent
Liverty
Horace Gent
Spring Street
Mr. Gent
Revision of the Surrogates Code Finished in Albany
Albany December 18 new surrogate practice commission reports final. The nine member panel recommends expanding surrogate court jurisdiction to include jury trials and faster estate settlements. Executors with trusts must post bonds for faithful accounting, bonds scaled to estate risk. real estate sales for debts simplified to speed creditor payments.
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Albany
Gurrogate
Burrogate
Newian B. van Dersee
Albany County
Chaurgian
Algie
Supreme Court
Samuel S. Hatt
Kibbe
Mr. Hatt
Christmas Exercises At Middletown High School
Regular Christmas program held Thursday afternoon at Middletown High School featured readings songs and solos. Soprano soloist Miss Marjorie Horton drew enthusiastic applause for Bethlehem the Birthday of the King Ave Maria and other selections applauded by the entire school.
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Middletown High Schol
Bethlehem
Ben Hur
Helen” Rausch
Marjorie Horton Besay
Neva Wamsley
Robert Hyerson
Marjorie Horton
Ave Maria
Miss Marjorie Horton
Horton
Nerer
Ambrose Brocha Dies at Liberty in Tragic Death
Trainmaster Eiward Broche of the O. and W. offices in this city traveled to Liberty for the death of his brother Ambrose Brocha a longtime druggist in the village. Ambrose died at two o clock after an illness lasting about a year. He is survived by his wife three children and several brothers and sisters.
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Eiward Broche
Liberty Frray
Ambrose Brocha
Mr. Brocha
Sothern
Ira Ryerson Host on His Birthday at Home
Goshen December 19 Ira Reereemae entertained a small party at his home 146 South Church Street on the occasion of his birthday A tasteful supper was enjoyed followed by social dancing and the group dispersed near an early hour
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Goshen
Ira
South Church Strew
Sonia
Liberty businessman Charles Mesnkeer reported dead
A Friday city report states that Charles T. Mesnkeer of Liberty, a leading real estate and business figure and partner in the firm Young Mesnter and Dodge of the Longem department store, has died.
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Messiter
Charles T. Mesnkeer
Liberty
Young, Meestter and Dodge
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