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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
1
Charles C. Haines announces New York State Field Trial Association members seek state aid to import Bob White quail from Mexico for propagation. Birds may reach by year’s start with costs over $100, aiming to boost hunting when the 1917 season opens.
Port Jervis milk dealers and the Dairymen's League met in the Chamber of Commerce to raise the retail price by one cent, citing higher feed costs. The decision aims to adjust prices to the increased cost structure affecting dairy operations in the region.
Kalamazoo Mich Dec 11 The oldest living trotting horse driver John Mullen aged 90 is dying at the county poor farm. In October 1969 he drove Fiore Temple around the Kalamazoo oval in 23194 the first mile ever trotted by him. In January 2 20 Mullen slipped and fell while walking about the farm premises breaking his right hip and sustaining internal injuries.
In Searsville Dus 22 the village youths were surprised by siblings George and Harre Epil and their party from Willan Callan’s family. They arrived at the Ug farm house with a rigged wagon, entertained with music dancing and games, and provided food before escorting everyone home safely.
Two women discuss local troubles and rumors of political influence. One accuses a neighbor of meddling and gambling with votes while another dismisses the gossip as mere chatter. The exchange hints at a tense community view of a powerful figure described as a “dead boss.”
Albany December 12 The National Guard units listed will not participate in Governor Whitman’s inauguration parade on January 1. Units from Brooklyn Troy New York Albany and naval militia Goop of Squatron plus a gun detachment from the Mod artillery are among those unavailable. The parade plan remains under discussion with church and civic groups invited to attend.
Washington December 22 a quarter million dollars in checks drafts money orders and other unredeemed papers were found in dead letters to the lead letter one dating back to the year a shipment of charges was processed. Several parcels contained items of value and were held for claimants while others remained in transit awaiting delivery. Postal officials warned many letters carried risks of loss and urged careful handling of valuables to avoid theft or misdelivery.
Dr N Leslie Bedle Republican hoped to win the Rockland county superintendent post but ballots from 11 militiamen were counted. The soldiers mostly voted Republican yet Brown Democrat from Viola won by two votes. Brown, an orchardist, becomes the county’s only Democrat taking office January 1.
Friends and family mourn the death of Sowry Green whose funeral was held on Saturday. Mr Green’s parents Eben and Mrs Green returned to Edenville as the community notes his many acts of kindness and the deep loss felt by all who knew him.
National Guardsmen on border duty faced a brutal sand storm with 69 mph winds. Tents were blown away and troops sought shelter in M C A huts as the night blanketed the camps in blinding dust and wind.
At the California Press Association meeting in December the group reported more than 60 newspapers have gone out of business in the United States this fall due to rising white paper costs.
T A Williamson aged 62 and a city editor of the Albany Times Union for 35 years died in Albany. He was a prominent Mason.
New York reports a $50,000 tabernacle for evangelist Billy Sunday to be built on the southwest corner of Broadway and Patch Street. Kendall, Taylor & Co filed plans for a one store frame structure with 247 by 85 feet auditorium plus space for a hospital pantry and a stage hatch for an evangelist. The site sits near a subway station and is part of the old American League Wascal path with the City Real Estate Company owning the property.
International News Service reports the sudden death of Herbert Jacques a leading golfer at Mechanics Hall Boston while attending an allied bazaar. Other items note a hospital improving condition for Charles Di injured in a Takamite estate explosion and a stock sale involving Stn Rowenham.
Four sealed envelopes hold the border soldiers’ votes awaiting Common Council and Hoard of Canvassers in the City stall. After canvass, certification copies go to Goshen and to the Clerk’s and Council Clerk offices. Further adjournment planned until this evening. a council meeting is set for next Wednesday evening.
Newton Dec 22 The retrial of the Gumaerd Lead and Zinc Co against the Erie Railroad opened in the Supreme Court circuit. A verdict of 13000 damages from an alleged encroachment was set aside for a new trial. Attorneys for both sides sought a settlement but none was reached as the case is expected to occupy several days. Grand jury and common pleas sessions were announced for January 2.
Seataribe Grange of Searsville, Bee elects officers for the new term at a meeting. Elected are Master J Currie, Lecturer Mrs Currie, Treasurer K Walker, Secretary K MoNaker, Gate Keeper Lion and Miller, Chaplain Horace Roberts, Assistant Steward Mra Be Lak Ovens, Master W Raker, John FE Drever, and other named members.
The Rev WLHL Lofthouse of Walden received a surprising presentation at a Tid Book prayer service with a Santa Claus figure bringing gifts. Police officer Samuel Andrew noted the moment as a remarkable gesture to honor the pastor and his wife with a bundle of money and silk dress.
Census Bureau reports total continental U S population at 108017312 and U S possessions 112444626 with New York City at 6602041. The data show continued urban migration since 1900 to major cities led by New York and Chicago and list many large metro populations.
Albany Dec 22 Governor Whitman who as District Attorney helped send William J Cumming to jail three years ago granted a pardon to the former banker yesterday Cumming has served three years and two months of a sentence for misusing funds of the Carnegie Trust Company He was a dominant director in the bank whose failure led to trials of Reichmann Hyde and others Letters and petitions for clemency circulated from nearly every state.
Newton attorney Hunt reports that three papers bear the signature of Aaron Burr. On October 23, 1733 Burr conveyed 63 and 70 100 acres in Vernon township to Isad strict treasurement in New Jersey for di pounds 17 shillings and sixpence. Annartah Martin received the bond and mortgage with terms set for currency exchange. Later Burr assigned the bond to Nicholas Ryarson and received two pounds in New York money and 4 pounds value in bay golding.
George Witter, a worker at Ayres & Galloway on Main Street, fell Thursday evening near the hardware shop and fractured his elbow. He was taken to Lincoln Hospital on East Main Street where Dr. Lilies Morgans attended him. Recovery is expected.
Fragmentary report shows The Binghamton Press increasing its price and annual subscription rate due to rising costs and production expenses.
Paris reports the German submarine U-458 was sunk by destroyers after patrolling off Sata Navakee. Meanwhile Ma. Gibbon of New York recovers mobility with crutches, sighting improvement and a believed complete recovery on the horizon.
Washington reports Prohibition leaders vow a nationwide dry future via the Federal amendment or a prohibitory tax on alcoholic beverages. Senator Sheppard forecasts prompt submission or revenue tactics if opponents delay. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the federal measure 13 to 3, with Brandegee Chitherton Need dissenting.
County Clerk George F. Gregg reports 1917 hunting and trapping licenses received and ready for distribution to town and city clerks. A new feature is a compact badge bearing Hunting and Trapping License State Conservation Commission No. 1917 to be worn during hunting.
At a stated convocation of Midland Chapter No. 548 Royal Arch Masons in the Masoule Temple, officers were chosen for 1517. High Priest George R. "King" Keeler, King Solon A. Keeler, and other officers were elected with Edgar Ward as Scribe and other posts filled.
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