Adelaide Brance names Melvin Couch in will and plan
In Monticello, New York, Adelaide Brance declares in a found testament that she bequeaths all to Melvin Henry Couch, the deceased man she loved. She contemplates seeking work as a companion, translator, or secretary while awaiting her brother’s arrival and departing from Hartwick for a new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Miss Brance
Coach
Vaiu
Herbert
Swith Hin
Hartwik
Vendeville
Oire
Couch
Buffalo
Russ
Cowch
Jacob
Baybee
New York American Reporter
Altra
Sho
Adelaide Brown
Thompsonville
Miss Branpte
James A. Cauthers
Stanley B. Smith
Melvin Couch
Smith
Return of the Bellvale hound dog leads to wild chase
John Weymer and Miller Poppino recover a missing hound named Major after a village pursuit from Bellvale to Tuxedo, pursued by Terhune Waldron and chased by Captain Bush’s posse. A tense standoff ends with Doyle posting bond and Weymer and Poppino keeping the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick Dispatch
John D. Weymer
Bellvale
Dos “Munjor
John Duck
John
Mr. Weymer
Major
Miller Foppino
Duck
John DeGraw
Middletown
Major DeGraw
Daniel Sayer
A. J. Burt
Tree Brown
Mr. Weymen
DeGraw
Duck" Weymer
Sloatsburgh
Waldron
Weymer
Light Brigade
Thay
John “Duck
Miller Poppino
Captain Bush
Tuxedo Village
Poppino
Jackson
Bush
Greenwood Lake
Poppins
Ike
Fellowes
Popping
John Doyle
South‘fields
Doyle
Waltron
Monticello Scandal Ties Melvin Couch to Miss Brance
Mrs Maybee accuses Melvin Couch of secrecy surrounding an affair with Miss Brance. She recounts offices, parrot rumors, and a chase through the Masonic Temple with remarks from local figures. Couch dies intestate. estate valued at $4,500. Brance plans a visit, while villagers blame Dr Curlette for stirring public furor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Demarest
Ie Temple
Eid Demarest
Melvin
Nan
Lench
How To Estimate a Wood Lot From a damaged OCR page
A guide explains estimating woodlot value by circle layout of trees, sample measurements, and diameter calculations to compute board feet. It outlines counting trees, recording top and lower diameters, calculating average diameter, and using sample plots to project total contents. For further help it cites New York State College guidance.
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Aince
Tres
New York State College of
Court of public opinion stirs in storm of gossip
Curlette defends herself amid criticism claiming truth and equal honor with Melvin Couch as townsfolk debate her role. The woman has received at least six proposals from theatre outfits, including a fifteen minute monologue and joining a powerful romantic act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omance
Curlette
Melvin Couch
Monticello Man Ends Life Over Secret Life Revelation
Stanley Smith a retired jeweler in Monticello shot himself with an old revolver in his Liberty street home after learning of Couch's secret life. His wife, scattering chicken feed in the yard, found him dead as sundown approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Stanley Smith
Couch
Liberty Street
O Rourke Free Agent After Newark Offer
Manager Lawlor of the local league team released O Rourke after a telegraph from Jack O Rourke reporting an offer from Newark. He becomes a free agent and may sign with any club. Trades had been discussed, but no other club desired him, and his position was to be filled by a yet unnamed replacement.
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Lawlor
Jack O'Rourke
Newark
Ign
O'Rourke
Bloomingburg Christmas Social and Town Notes Parade
Bloomingburg residents held a jovial gathering at Woodman's Hall with light refreshments after discussing acetylene and electric lights. The Grange celebrated a Christmas tree with gifts, and local plans include a Woodmen’s Hall open nights, church trees, and a basketball game against Wurtsboro on Christmas night. Local residents and visitors, including the Rexford and Loske family, shared travels and holiday visits around Ellenville, Monticello, Warwarsing, and Middletown as the season continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomingburg
Common Council
Scotchtown
Woodman’s Hell
Stony Ford
Woodmen’s
D. W. Bell
Melsia Rexford
Ellenville
James Green
Capain
H. N. Berges
J. A. Loskecod
New York
Hoear Evans
George Chambers
Alert Rox
Ets
Middletown
Misa Ruth Godfrey
Mise Lois
Cadner
John Haran
Alfred Owen
Fieaard Warris Anti
Miss Minnie Hagan Home For Holidays And Local Moves
The item notes Miss Minnie Hagan returning home for the holidays. It mentions M Cruse of Cold Brook Farm moving to the city. Benedict, proprietor of the Chateau Shawanga boarding house, long sold the game to New York parties. Had Merritt of Heartwood, W Chester county, spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs W L Mewell.
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Chas
Miller
Minnie Hagan
M. Cruse
Cold Brook Farm
Benedict
New York
Merritt
Heartwood
Watchester County
W. L.mewell
Bear In Mind Cantata At Presbyterian Church Tuesday Evening
Unionville notices Christmas dinners and family visits highlight local life. Lewis Carpenter buys a farm near Goshen. Clarence Elston visits Middletown home town for a royal welcome. News includes praise and criticism of M. and A. Railroad Company amid public objections. Alex Smith rents Randolph farm for next year.
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Unionville
Presbyterian Church
Lewis Carpenter
Logtown
Goshen
J. J. Everett
Sussex
Yeaks
Miss Mision
First Avenue
Clarence Elston
Middletown
G. H. Elston
Alvan Case
Johnson
William Martin
Seeley Sutton
Deyton Sutton
M. & A. Railroad Co
Stone
Whitlea
Alex. Smith
Howells
Randolph Farm
Christmas Gifts Gladden at Thrall Hospital
Christmas observance planned at Thrall Hospital for tomorrow with trees in each ward and festive decorations. Gifts arrive from Tizin's, Hircchkorn's, James E. Gibbs, and Mr Clark plus a turkey. Seeholzer to roast birds. Mrs Webb Horton donates 200 dollars. Little Harry receives clothes toys and candy from local friends.
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Thorall Hospital
Tizin’s
Hircchkorn
James E. Gibbs
Clark
Seeholzer
Wosptal
Riverdales to Have Clam Supper
A Riverdale Country Club mid-holiday clam supper is planned for Tuesday evening. The event runs 6 to 8 pm in the auditorium with steamed clams and fritters, reserved tables for ladies and parties at fifty cents. An orchestra will provide music and a dance will follow the feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
Riverdale Country Club
Seu
Times-Fress
First Congregational Christmas Tree Invitation
All members of the First Congregational Christmas Endeavor Society are asked to bring their gifts for the Christmas tree. The gifts will be placed in the secure room Monday evening next for the Bible school entertainment Friday evening if possible. Those unable to bring them Monday should do so Saturday or Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Concret Rational Christian Endeavor Society
Bible School
Lain Returns Home From Vancouver visit
Charles Lain of Vancouver, BC arrives in the city Tuesday afternoon en route to his parents Mr and Mrs ML Lasin in Weanown where he will spend several weeks. He spent Tuesday night in the city as a guest of Ace Clark Horton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lain
VanCouver
Ciy
ML AL Lasin
Mr. Lain
Ace
H Clark Horton
Center Point Christmas Entertainment Draws Invitees
Centra Point December 23 notice notes Mrs. Oscar Fision on the sick list. Greenville M. B. Sunday school plans a Christmas entertainment Monday evening December 29. Everybody cordial invited.
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Center Foint
Speciay
Oscar Fision
Greenville M. B
Corialle
Theft of Five Ducks Stirs Police
Charles Jones of Craigville sold five ducks and chickens at the Blue Front auction on Union Street. The ducks were stolen after 6:30 pm and traced to Rugsell Daley and Albert Waterbury of Newton New Jersey, who admitted the theft. They were arraigned, pled guilty, and discharged after restoration of the ducks and repayment of $2.50 to Mr. Ebert.
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Charles Jones
Craigville
Blue Front
Union Street
Jones
Herbert
Maas and
Dopsoun
Mr. Jones
McCoach
Mart
Ofiser Dopson
Ina Mr. Ebert
Smith Street
Rugsell Daley
Albert Waterbury
Newton
N. J
Ebert
Stout
West Shore Operator Killed in Amboy Mystery
Frank Kenyon aged 22, a telegraph operator at Amboy West Shore station, was shot and killed in Amboy. The alleged killer Burt Webster fled and deputies search for him. The motive remains a mystery as the incident occurred on main street near Fairmount Station.
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Byracuse
Frank Kenyon
West Shore
Amboy
Burt Webster
Kenyon
Fairmount
Webster
Centerville Station Holiday Highlights and Death Notice
Centerville Station notices detail holiday travel by residents including Mr and Mrs H C Gardner of Tuxedo and Mr and Mrs John Galbraith of Middletown. Teachers depart for vacations and an Odd Fellows event raised 30 dollars. Hebrew resident Philip Thomacheff dies suddenly, survived by wife and thirteen children. body to be interred in New York City. Victor S Ropan family left for Culorain to spend the winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Station
H. C. Gardner
Tuxedo
J. Russell
Ellenville
Adelaide Stratton
Mountaindale
David Stratton
John Galbraith
Middletown
A. R. Galbraith
Lorenzo Powell
Charles Knapp
Failsburgh
Thos. H. Plank
Morgantown
K. C. R. English
New York City
Elizabeth Cushner
Centerville High School
Celia. Cohen
Grammer Department
Philp Thomacheff
Thi Village
Victor S. Ropan
Pine Bush ME Church Services End Year Reflections
Pine Bush notices list ME Church services for December including a Christmas season church program on Wednesday evening December 31 featuring sermon and services led by Reverend George E. Wrest. December 24 and December 1 schedules note evening gatherings at 7 30 and 4 30 with the theme Refelection of the coming year and Time is Short.
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Pine Bach
M. E
Boworth League
George E. Wriskt
NM. E
McAdoo to Be President for a Day
Washington dispatch reports Vice President and Mrs. Marshall away for holidays. With Wilson and Marshall absent, Secretary McAdoo will act as president tomorrow. Also notes Midway Park deer supply failure and Wallkill Transit Company awaiting decisions.
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McAdoo
Washington
Marshall
Indianapolis
Wison
Midway Park
Wallkill Transit Company
Returns From West Supt Downie Travels To Los Angeles
Supt of the Poor C. E. Downie of Maniekating returned last week from a three weeks western trip that extended as far as Los Angeles.
Auction notices span diversified farm sales and town taxes
Auction on December 23 1912 at James H Sayer farm near Otisville lists 19 Holstein cows 9 heifers 2 work horses 10 fowls wagons sleighs 60 tons hay and household goods plus a 196 acre farm with 12 rooms. Also sale on December 29 1913 Richard Bell farm features 6 registered Holstein cows 9 young stock and a registered Holstein bull. Wallkill town tax collector notice covers multiple dates in 1913 1914 with designated collection sites and hours. General director and funeral services listed with local offices and contact details.
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James H. Sayer
Otisville
Mouitain Road
Greenville
F. Amelia Sayer
W. H. Lunney
Richard Bell
Campbell Hall
Johanna Coboca de Kol
Nannie
Side Hill
Mother Hubbard
Janet
de Kol
Maplewood
Hubard
Pontiac
Netherland
Pride
Korniyke Hengetrveld Ormsby Kith
H. D. Seely
Prince Pontiac
Aagsie de Kot
Ayrshire
W. H. Luaney
Wallkill
County of
Orange
New York
Mance’s Mills
Bloomingburgh
Askew's
Fair Oaks
Dr. Santee
Scotchtown
Brome’s
Circleville
C. W. Harlow
Stony Ford
Bauer's
Phillipsburgh
Townsend’s
Howells
Merchants’ National Bank
Middletown
J. Allen Ralston
R. D
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Underhill
Society of Shenda
Quakers
Oxford Avenue
Richmond Hall
Dec
Florence Crinesion
Thurvdar
Adelnice Brance
Melvin Beorr
Tve
Montiee
Adelaite Brance
Jacob M. Mavdee
Ogpah
District Attomasy
Hound Dog
Jorge
Walter Irvin Stetcher
St John’s Episcopal Church
Stetcher
Hartwick
Hall
Brance
James Curlette
Covatrys Coctus
Deine
Melvin Heart Couch
O’rourke
Riverdales TO
First Congregational
Centra Point
Associated Press
Centreville Station
Fanny le March
Vigiin Selo
Wiliam Durfmas
Sweet Girl
Racoosin
Louis Masoni
William Dorfman
Stewart Ker
Feneral
Ker
Wickham Ave
Gusville
N.Y
East 22Nd
Gramercy
Rockafellow Burial CO
North St
N. Y
Weet
York
Great Jonca St Tal
M. If. Rockafellow
2. &. Smith
K. OL
Alex. Merritt
Tetronone Me
West Main
Si Cordamts St
Medletaen
Great Jones St
William T. Cornelius
Otteviin
New York Ofice
Teleshont
Sellesk & Wann
John Selleck
Wass
Smnney, Cenpoel
Wasbachgrie Postosice
Joe Camaon
Homas
Rogers Altterhey
Trmet
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