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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1915
Page
5
Garr A C. crushed the Middletown Police and Firemen team 60 to 18 in Geften. The game sped early then Goshen pulled away with sharp shooting and strong defense. Tierney's Orchestra played after the contest for dancing.
At a county trustees meeting President reported on water supply inquiries. Fuertes favored Trout Brook Seeley’s Creek with an estimated 1.3 million gallons daily for 160000 dollars, but riparian-right settlements hindered progress. Glenmere Lake deemed unworthy as pumping would lower levels. Driven wells on Harriman meadows appeared most hopeful.
Christmas night police received word of a house battle on Golden Hill. Alexandria Chubet, intoxicated, broke dishes and furniture at Sam Proseleski’s home where he boarded. Chubet was jailed for 10 days and ordered to pay $4 in damages and $5 to avoid further custody. Judge Chappell warned of 30 days if fines not paid.
John Lyons and Murray Lyons, both from big cities, visit their Goshen parents for Christmas. William Hocart from New York City stays at Reservoir road home. Others include Ruth Evans from Jersey City and Elizabeth Sharts from New York City visiting relatives here.
Strong Sunday wind toppled the community Christmas tree in the park breaking many lights and trimmings. Officials say the tree will be re lit today and again tonight after repairs.
About 35 couples attended the senior class dance at Goshen High School auditorium with Tierney's orchestra providing music for the event last night.
Farl Roosa a senior in the School of Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania is home in Goshen to spend the holidays with his parents.
Goshen December 24 Gus Dusenberry of the C N F offices in Maybrook is confined at home with a very severe cold.
At the Goshen village trustees meeting on Tuesday evening, Officer David P. Clark was told to complete a dog census before January 1. Special Officer Ryerson will be employed during Clark’s census work.
Goshen December 24 Thomas Malley was arrested by Chief of Police Robert Bruce and arraigned before Judge Chappell on petit larceny. He received four months' sentence at New York County Penitentiary.
Goshen December 24. The last night’s list of officers elected for Ajamore Chapter No. 398 O. EB 8 omitted the names Agnes J. Strack secretary and Alice Handerson treasurer.
George R. Farrell will sit for state and county tax on January 3 at the National Bank of Orange County and on all other days at the store of T. Farrell & Co. in Goshen, details posted.
Francis Hurley was arrested by Officer Ryerson for using profane language on the streets. He was sentenced to five days in the county jail by Judge Chappell.
Mr and Mrs Frank Burgess of South Church Street Goshen left yesterday for Bennington Vermont to spend Christmas with relatives.
Miss Bertha Comings and relatives from Newark and Philadelphia spend Christmas with the Comings family at 51 Prince Street. Miss Winifred Schwartz studies music in Boston and stays with her parents. Numerous others from Wilkes Avenue, Plainfield, Ithaca, Philadelphia, Worcester, Potsdam, Oswego, Huntington, and more are home for the holiday.
Benjamin Dunning Decker born October 6 1856 Ridgebury died December 25 at High View Sullivan county aged 59 years two months and 19 days He married Abby P Bailey January 5 1887 He is survived by his wife three brothers Charles Isaac New York city John Middletown one sister Mrs Fannie Wickham Middletown He joined Ridgebury Presbyterian later Bloomingburg M B Church and lived in Bloomingburg for about 17 years He was a member of Concordia Council Royal Arcanum Known for his quiet upright manner and kindness Funeral notice appears elsewhere.
Mrs Elmer Van Inwegen died Monday night December 18 at her home near Westbrookville after two years of declining health. Survived by seven children Minnie Grace George Davis Mabel Maud Sadie and George. The note from Mrs M Z Forrest of the city asks readers not to mourn as the mother rests in peace.
Mrs Rebecca A Hunter aged 88 died at her daughter Mrs Herbert E Smiths home in Monroe on Wednesday afternoon December 22 from heart trouble. She was born in West Farms now the Bronx and moved to Orange County at age 18 where she married. Her passing marks the end of a long life tied to New York regions and family.
City residents host relatives and friends during the Christmas holidays. Among those noted are Edna Miller from New York City, Sadie Ryan from Newark, Ruth Hathaway from Smith College, and other visitors from Mount Vernon, Paterson, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Poughkeepsie.
The article details a deceased Monroe area woman who spent most of her life in or near Monroe. She is survived by five children, ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and two half-brothers and two half-sisters.
Minnie C. Baird died Sunday evening at Samaritan Hospital Philadelphia after weeks of suffering. Born November 23, 1865, in Florida New York she was the daughter of Charles Roe Baird and Anna Jayne, now deceased. Survived by sister Mrs Lillian B Talcott two nephews Ralph and Harry Talcott and two nieces Miss Dorothy Talcott Warwick and Miss Ruth Baird Paterson N J, daughter of Charles Seely Baird, deceased.
John H. Liebman of Liberty died in Ashtabula Harbor Ohio. He was the son of the late Frederick Liebman and belonged to a long established Liberty family. He is survived by his wife three sisters and one brother. The sisters live in Passaic New Jersey and Liberty. A brother named Co C Liebman formerly of Middletown now of Liberty.
Alonzo C Knapp of Livingston Manor died December 17 at the home of his daughter Mrs Peter Ward in Spring Brook. Survived by children Cynthia Ward Leonard of Middletown Bert Gaylord and Pearl all of Livingston Manor from two wives and by five sisters and two brothers.
George Russell a longtime resident of Mamakating near Wurtsboro died suddenly of heart disease at his home on December 20 at age 76. He was widely known in the town and his death shocked many. The funeral was held Wednesday with interment in Sylvan cemetery at Wurtsboro.
Rev. Enoch VanDyke King aged 78 died Saturday at his son Dr. Chester A. King’s home in Oradell New Jersey He joined the Newark Methodist Conference in 1846 and served at Piermont Bayonne Passaic Bound Brook Verona Deckertown Unionville Stony Point New Prospect St Mark s Church Patterson First Church Bum mitt Avenue Church Jersey City and Grace Church Dover
Miss Georgianna Findley aged 59 died at the home of Edgar Harris after a recent residence there. A heart disease complication caused the death. She was a fine Doreen woman and is survived by two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Findley Harris who recently died was a sister.
Agnes B. Ferguson beloved wife of P. H. Ferguson and former Bloomingburg resident died in Los Angeles California on December 13 in the 68th year of her age. She was born in Searsville and grew up in Bloomingburg where she and her husband lived much of their life before moving to California.
New York dispatch reports United States authorities revised their view of Paul Koenig from chief of the German secret service in the United States to a minor attaché. The higher up figure is still at large, and the Justice Department plans another arrest with potential impact on the search.
In Utica a Supreme Court action on the mayoralty fight delays the sale of the $27,000,000 barge canal bonds approved in the recent election. Officials expect a quick resolution as the state works to declare the election result and move ahead with financing.
Howard G. Brooks of this city endured an extreme series of carbuncles, remaining weak after a prolonged ordeal. He was forced to endure one infection after another, with his condition lingering and severe throughout the experience.
The front of the Dusenberry building at 14 North Street is boarded up as Gliesdales & Co. begin refitting the floors for new owner Charles Wolff Sr. He hopes to move in by April 1.
H. E. France of Floomingburg who managed the sale of New York items was thrown from a sleigh at High View on Sunday when a frightened horse bolted. He suffered a severe shoulder injury.
Classified line urges readers to use the Times-Press want columns for any need the public has. The brief ad copy promotes the newspaper's classified service as the go to resource for advertisements and requests.
On his twenty first birthday Martin Bradley learns from attorney Fields that he is not Bradley but Arthur Stevens, heir to a half million. He chooses to renounce the fortune to protect his foster family, a choice confirmed when his mother later admits she knew the truth.
A Kansas City Journal item recalls a marriage joke about the phrase to have and to hold. The punchline suggests some men should hold their wives more often to keep them longer.
Albany New York December 27 The Thompson committee favors replacing the upstate and metropolitan public service commissions with a single statewide regulatory body. Members broadly support reform arguing a merger saves over 1 million dollars annually for the city depending on legislative action.
Ossining New York December 27 Joseph Cassidy former Democratic boss of Queens and William Willett candidate for supreme court justice will be paroled this week if they pay the $1000 fines imposed with their prison sentences. Cassidy and Willett have served the minimum terms and Cassidy has friends ready to help while Willett earns about $9000 yearly.
New York December 27 The Tammany Hall line goes out for Judge Samuel Seabury of the court of appeals as the Democratic nomination candidate for governor next autumn. Charles F. Murphy believes Seabury can defeat Governor Whitman or any Republican contender.
Governor Nat E. Harris signed three prohibition bills from a recent extra session. The measures are described as the strictest in any state and take effect May 1, 1916. They prohibit the shipping selling or advertising of liquors.
Miss Alice Beattie McWilliams of Ossining wed Walter Geer Jr in a Thursday ceremony at Firet Presbyterian Church Ossining. Rev James A McWilliams officiated and the bride was given away by her brother Dr Norman B McWilliams. The couple will reside in New York City.
In Poughkeepsie on Wednesday afternoon, Adeline Hawthorne daughter of Mrs Vashti Hawthorne wed Stanley Maret Romerill at the Presbyterian Church. Rev John McNab officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Marion Yeager and best man Albert Romerill led a large turnout of relatives and friends from Monticello Sayahec Newburgh and other areas.
The marriage of Mies Boyce to George H. Derrick was solemnized Thursday evening at 7 at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Edwin Boyce 63 Hanford Street Carthage Missouri was the bride’s hometown and the groom’s origin.
Monticello High School defeated Middletown High School at the Lyceum on Wednesday evening by 24 to 16. The Monticello lineup included Pelton Sweezy Race Robb Trowbridge Enright with guards Bishop Campbell Costa Leary and subs Diamond Rudy LaBarr in the second half.
Mrs Inez Mil holland Beissevain resigns from the Ford peace party accusing it of undemocratic practices. Delegates face friction as cliques clash while Rev Jenkin Lloyd Jones assumes leadership amid continuing turmoil.
Harvard completes mobilization of faculty and students and will train 1,100 officers for the United States Army. Captain Constance Cordier U S A will direct the program as war looms.
In the Adige valley the Austrians bombarded Lonalitch causing damage. Large rocks were rolled from cliffs above Lopplo onto Riocameras with no serious damage reported.
Reports from Zurich on December 27 describe circulating rumors of Emperor William II's illness. The rumors suggest serious health concerns and widespread anxiety in Berlin, though they are believed to be exaggerated.
The Police Department team lost to Company I 45 to 35 at the armory Saturday afternoon. In the evening Company I defeated the High School quintet 31 to 16. Dancing followed both games with Geott's orchestra providing music.
The bride wore a white silk dress trimmed with chiffon and was attended by her sister Miss Mildred Bo. Rev. C. H. Reynolds officiated, with R. D. Betther serving as best man. The couple plan to reside in this area.
Announcements from Monticello report the marriage of Sgt Palen to Miss Laura H Cook a New York City debutante on Wednesday December 323 at St John the Divine Cathedral Rev Dean Grovesnor officiating Louis Palen youngest son of Mr and Mrs Peter N Palen formerly of Monticello now of Orlando Florida
At the parsonage of the North Congregational Church Rev Charles H Reynolds united Ralph L Brown of White Mills Pa and Kathryn M Kehupper of Honesdale Pa in marriage. The ring ceremony was used. The couple will reside at White Mills where the groom owns a lumber business.
A writer recalls how substituting the definite article for the indefinite altered a wedding story. She shares a five year old incident where the phrase only the few friends of the family sparked enduring anger from the bride and a lifelong foe.
Storm doors are being erected in front of the Tompkins Drys Goods Company store, the first since the building was reconstructed.
A Teheran dispatch reports the shah has dissolved the pro-German Persian cabinet and will replace it with a government favorable to British and Russian interests.
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