Orange County Times-Press and Associated Notes
The Orange County Times-Press announces its biweekly publication from Stivers Painting Co. offices at King and Center Streets with John D. Slavors as president and MA ATIVE as treasurer. It details advertising rates, distribution points Broadway and 24th Street, and mentions obituaries, poetry, and notices with free funeral entries.
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Associated Presa
Post Office
Middleloans
N.Y
Politica
Stivers Painting Company
John D. Slavors
King and Center
Clephouris Business Circe Kaltorial Depa No
Nororegn
Suhschipaton Ratess
Stricuy Es Zavesce
Ey Mall
The
Orange County Times-Proas Lion
Hotating
Broadway
24Th
Bundsys
Holidayva
December 26 In American History Highlights
On December 26 notable historical events and births include Washington’s surprise victory at Trenton in 1776 and recrossing the Delaware. Stephen Girard, founder of Girard College, died in 1831. General John A. Logan died in 1886. Frederic Remington, painter sculptor and author, died in 1906. Astronomical events list planetary conjunctions with the Moon and two planet appearances following dawn.
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Washington
Trenton
Delaware
Stephen Girard
Girard College
John A. Logan
Frederic Remington
Quotation From The Day By Jome W Canfield
A dated quotation urges transforming grief into love and cites a biblical verse from Luke 2 10 14 describing angels announcing the birth of Christ in the City of David Bay with a note of peace and good will toward men
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City of
David
Bay
The Forbidden Chamber of Bullivan County
In a Monticello town tale a woe woman hides behind a lawyer’s office in a back room. A book canvasser and a local squire collide with a tacit moral aura around propriety. The story ends with a man escaping and the woman’s suffering.
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Monticello
Mrs. Radcliffe
Monk” Lowin
Mars
Folis
Montlesliv
Aindos
Sallan County
Monticelio
Squire Conch
Hitile
Invisible objects and forbidden rooms in a tale of danger
A vivid fragment hints at nocturnal escape and surveillance in a country town. References to invisibility, a squire, late work, and a hinted moral unsettle, while fantastical icons like the Fairy and King Arthur loom as metaphorical passengers on a distant journey.
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Ulvebeard
Barbar
Obsa
Arthur
Wishguard
Reorganization completes Lighthouse Service overhaul
The Lighthouse Service reorganization is complete with civil inspectors taking charge of almost all districts except three river districts. The service manages aids to navigation along U S coasts and interior rivers, covering about 47 10 miles of channels and employing 3 605 people. Improvements include new flashing beacons, fixed lights replaced, and American lens production with machine-pressed prisms. Further trials of new light and fog systems, plus radio fog signals, are planned next year.
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Lighthouse Service of
United States
Commi
Sioner
Secretary of Commerce
U. S
Panama
Lghthouse
A Currency Bill Passes Under President Willan Triumph
The passage of the currency bill marks a personal triumph for President Willan. The elastic currency principle aims to guard against panics, with enduring strength to be tested by future conditions and possible changes as needed.
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Willan
Congress
Christmas Tree at Sullivan's Poor Farm
The annual Christmas tree and entertainment was held at Sullivan's Poor Farm in Thompsonville, Sullivan County, on Tuesday afternoon. A Bridgeville church delegation assisted the Poorhouse staff in a program for the twelve inmates, who received clothing, candy, and an orange. The program featured scripture readings, recitations, and songs by local residents and choirs, with brief remarks by Pastor Carley and Superintendent Deanie offering comfort.
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Thompsonvile
Sullivan County
Bridgeville
Hridgeville
Chrismas Greetlogs
Dorothy Finley
Irene Calhoun
Moxey Lows
Story Sweet Choir
Bridgeville Church
Hwhiaung Houndage
Lars
The
Shining Star
Nina Caries
Porathy Finler
Seutitn Srundace
Carley
Deanie
Jenn
Downle
Finn
Joseph van Renscheen
Woomnehure
Nira
Benedict
Henry Brundage
Mr. Lowy
Bridgesite
O. and W. asks employes to boost local aid
A letter from J. B. Stewart of the New York Ontario and Western Railway appeals Middletown employees to back the line. It notes payrolls support about $3,800 annually and urges staff to encourage merchants to ship freight via the O W Rail to aid town welfare and road prosperity.
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Ontario & Western Railroad
Stewart
Middletown
New York, Ontario & Western Railway
Ontario & Western
New York, Ontario & Western
Smith College Girls Arrive by Train at Grand Central
New York December 24 1500 Smith College girls arrived at Grand Central Terminal on train No 61 for Christmas holidays. Parents greeted them warmly as Miss Pauline Werner led the Glen Club delegation. Station Master Cramer noted doubled services to handle holiday crowds and 100 percent emergency baggage and parcel post handling. Exeter boys and West Point cadets joined crowds as travelers moved on to southern boards and eight days leave drew many homeward.
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New York
Grand Central Terminal
Smith College
Pauline Werner
Glen Club
Cramer
Exeter
Boston
Smith
Penneyly Avia
Eagan
West Point
Academy
Obituary: Mrs Josephine C Witker Elmira
Mrs Josephine C Witker widow of Theodore Wilken died suddenly last night at 11 at 718 College Avenue Elmira aged seventy four. Survived by daughter Mrs Dell J Straiten of New York two granddaughters Grace Stratton of New York two sisters Mrs Stephen Cottrell of Elmira and Mrs T E Beakes of Middletown. Funeral at Mrs John A Wallace 04 Kaat Maly Middletown Saturday at 2 PM with interment in Hillside Computers.
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Josephine C. Wikes
Elmira
Josephine C. Witker
Theodore Wilken
O'Clork
College Avenue
Dell J. Straiten
New York
Grace Stratton
New
Postmaster Examination Notice at Circleville
The civil service commission announces a comprehensive examination for the Circleville postmaster position to be held in Circleville on January 24. Applicants must reside in the serving territory and be over 21. Applications available at Circleville office or from Washington and must be filed seven days before the exam.
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Tostonce Department
Cin Herlin
Cinovile
Offen
Circleville
UW. 8 Civ Service Commission
Washington
Incident at Tango depot ends with Van Court jailed
In Tarkersburg on December 23 Mrs. Floyd Van Court of Tango, West Virginia, was hauled from the depot by two officers after a heated encounter described as hesitation. She was taken to jail following the incident.
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Tarkersburg
W. Va
Floyd van. Court
Tango
Funeral, Flighty Branch Woman and Monticello Scandal
The Monticello scene centers on the Couch funeral held in winter snow, the Branch woman’s jail subtexts, and reporters’ failed access to her. Reports describe Miss Branch’s elusive presence, the sheriff and judge buck-passing, and vivid tales from a photographer, all amid a flurry of New York papers chasing a sensational figure and a missing image.
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New York
Miss Branch
Mint
Branch
Nana
Herald
Wack" Taylor
Watchmann
Mon Fieale
Manhattan
John H. Smith
Couch’s. Ifo
MaBy
Bllle Sociew
Bia
Couch
Bera
Mel
Mr Hodson Wins the Pig at Central
Goshen December 24 The Tuesday night weekly presents drew a packed house despite weather with a live pig as the top prize. William Hodson won the baby pig. other winners include Ann Allison duck, Patrick Julian guinea hen, Mrs Howe monthly pass, Ed Hopkins soda water, Jennie Gillespie horseradish, KH McInnes pigeons, Harold Gregg cranberries, Marie Hoffmann shoe brush, William McNish pigeons, Wilkin Coleman pumpkin, Mary Coleman beans, Charley Foy smoked herring, Ted Lakue meat cleaver, Percy Ivory spaghetti, Ed Connors whisk broom, Bowery Collins soap and basin. Hodson walked the pig on Main street, drawing smiles as Clarence DeGraw nearly struck a pedestrian with a detour.
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Goshen
William Hodson
J. H. Ford
Ann Allison
Patrick Julian
Mrs. Howe
Ed, Hopkins
Babbitt
Mr. Hodson
Main Street
Clarence DeGraw
Wella- Fargo
Mayor-Elect Mitchell Takes Oath of Office in New York
Mayor-elect John Purroy Mitchell took the oath of office in New York with a small circle of friends. Justice Goff administered the oath in a simple ceremony marking the transition of power.
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Mitchel
New York
John Purroy Mitchell
Justice Goff
Mrs Young To Accept Re-Election As Chicago Superintendent
Chicago December 24 Mrs Ella Flagg Young who was reinstated yesterday as superintendent of the Chicago public schools by a vote of 13 to 7 will accept her re election.
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Chicago
Ella Flagg Young
Chicago Public Schools
Howells News Briefs Seeks Papers For Shipment Dance Planned
Special dispatch from Howells notes a call for old newspapers or rubbers to be brought to the lecture room on Friday for shipment preparation. An informal dance in the new hall is set for Thursday evening with admission at 20 cents for gentlemen and 10 cents for ladies. The item also contemplates rumors about W. T. Stead and Yuan Shi Kai, with playful remarks on imperial ambitions.
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Monticello
Times-Press
New York Evening
Western Union
Bravo
The
Jones
Sup
Gibson
Davenport
American
New York City
Goldfrap
Evening World
Richardson
Herald
Breker
Morning World
Sartoff
Ward
Rogers
Goshen
Tuesaday
Jack
Dunn
Greenwood Lake
Hess
Howells
Frear and Dougherty Obituaries in Local Notices
In Moustere dale Sullivan County on September 28 1850 W Frear a former night nurse at Site Hospital is honored. Marital survivor Mixa Alice Muffett and two daughters reside Cleveland. Also sister Elizabeth Lukens and Oscar J Frear survive. Funeral at 13 Fairview Ave led by Rev Van Dyke Wight. Interment Hillside cemetery. Mary Dougherty of New York City dies aged 66 after erysipelas at Kings County Hospital. Survived by Michael Patrick and Daniel Dougherty. body to return Friday for requiem at St. Joseph Church and interment in St. Joseph’s cemetery.
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Mousteredale
Sullivan County
Aor
W. and
Miles (Harvey) Frear
Site Hospital
Mixa Alice Muffett
Mary Bueaumond
Cleveland
Dora Moore
Ele
Elizabeth Lukens
Oscar J. Frear
Binghamton
Frear
Horton Memorial Church
Fairview Avenue
van Dyke Wight
Hillside Cemetery
Mary Dougherty
New York City
Kings County Hospital
Brooklyn
Miss Dougherty
Ireland
John
Ann (Cafferty) Dougherty
Michael
Patrick
Daniel
New York
Patrick Dougherty
St. Joseph’s R. C. Church
Morningside Avenue
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Letters of administration granted in Goshen
Goshen December 24 Letters of administration granted on two estates Mortimer L Mapes late of Florida to A V D Wallace of this village Small property split among four children Sarah A Crawford late Montgomery to Calvin C Crawford of Pode Spin TV Crawford the widower received about 1500 dollars
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Goshen
Mortimer L. Mapes
A. V. D. Wallace
Sarah A. Crawford
Rtgomery
Calvin C. Crawford
Pode
Spin TV
Crawford
Miss Mabel Crans Visits Crana Family at Stony Ford
Mabel Crans of Albany visits her parents Mr and Mrs John C Crana at Stony Ford. A natural question arises about her brother or relative’s future, with remarks about a talent for argument and speculation on law or pupil status.
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Stony Ford
Mabel Crans
Albany
John C. Crana
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Orange County Times
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Balter
M H Knickerbockeil
Times-Prese
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Saturn
Mercury
Venus
Veomn
Jome W. Canfielc
Bhol
K. Hon
Forbidden Chamber of
Bullivan County
the Lighthouse Service
Sullivan
Gorden
Alfred OL Wrket
Asbury Park
Tows
A. B. Stewart
General Freight
Presbyterian Church
A. J. Waugh
Syatan
Jerusalem
Waugh
Mr. Waugh
Rock Ridge Cemetery
Sheriff Kinne
Justice Kinne
Thehharge
Justica
Uien Court Equary
WOU
Gad
Dors
Carlotto
Porters
Central
Associated Press
Young
W. T. Stead
Yuan Shi Kai
Barnett’s
Ae Seeahede
Sang Serneet
Leo
James Street
Erie Depot
N. Y
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