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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1914

Page

4

Christmas Week Notices From Unionville Area

Unionville notices describe visits by Sidney Downs from Lestershire and Howard Biurbower from Hackensack with local residents. Church events include Christmas entertainment at the Presbyterian Church and a watch meeting at Ferritenay Church. Several local residents are named with holiday greetings and illness notes, mentioning Fannie Jones, Peter Nowthrup, Albert Van Fleet, and others visiting relatives in Paterson and Newburgh during Christmas.

Unionville Sidney Downs Lestershire Howard Biurbower Hackensack N. J Horace Edwards Newark Presbyterian Church Ferritenay

Denton Briefs From Chamber Riches and Holiday Happenings

Denton reports show the New Hampshire Ice Company pursuing a tax issue at Chechonk. M R Hawkins plans a switch from dairy and farming to hotel business near Pellett's Island. Denton Sunday school held a Christmas tree event with a large crowd. Mrs J Merrit of Ridgewood visited relatives. Riverdale Club nominating committee reformed its staff after a meeting December 21. Election activity planned for January 11.

Denton New Hampton Ice Company Chechonk M. R. Vawkins Pellett's Island J. Merrit Ridgewood Mra W Prohart Riverdale Sara

Funeral Director Directory Entry for Alex Merritt

Alex Merritt, funeral director, located at 43 West Wain Street near Jance Street in Middletown Wyoming. New work office listed at S Great Jones Street. Contact details include telephone Me.

Alex Merritt West Wain St Cor. Jance St Middletown, WY Great Jones St William T. Cornelius North SL Ousville N.Y New York Great Jones

Elegant Costumes at the Big Subscription Dance

Ellenville reports a successful subscription dance held at the Wajaida low hall on Friday night. The hall boasted Christmas colors and many fancy gowns. Katherine Eaton won the silver cup judged by Miss Wentbrook of Kingston, with Hon. William D. Cunningham dancing with her. Dancing lasted until 4 o'clock and a lunch was served. Numerous locals and visitors from Kingston, Perth Amboy, Brooklyn, and beyond spent Christmas with relatives in Ellenville, as bands played and hosts hosted a festive holiday gathering.

Ellenville Wajaida Woodend Ptcdalun Wentbrook Kingston Misa Katherine Eaton William D. Cunningham James A. Myers Terrace Hill Howe Christman Louise QR. Snyder Mt. Vernon Lewis J. Fuller Brooklyn Syracuan University A. Smiley Ida Kimble Rank Crawford Madldintown John R. McMullen Long Ialind Chirigimog Ann McMullen W. J, Ganningham Harold Roeys M. C. Wood Center Straat Henry J. Shurtur Gin Istinus Sturles R.A. Kurka Ruthia Mra Shermin Vedder Paul Misner Riftos Apant Mrr Wig Henry Minner Dery Tad Mrancis Andrews New York City Andrew James Varnooy. de Frank. Derby Herby Wilenville Bonlawin Fater Middletown Mater and Mra Park Atroat Mina Kathering Morse New York Elizabath Keeler Bloomfeld N. Vf Canal Jack Catherwood Ellen- Villa Ana Mra Juaio Noles Virginia Denman Macon Randolph Collera Linchburgh Fred Ward Hrooklin Tlr Tutaher Warren Streat M. Decker Kingatan Charles Delaney Robert Graham Albany Wehard Foster Cornell W. W. Graham Park Street Laclea Norrin Schenectady Alfred Gaskell

Town Collector Notice of Wallkill Tax Collection Dates

Allen Ralston, Town of Wallkill collector, posts dates and locations for 1974 tax collection. Notices list times from 9 am to 4 pm with specific sites in Walden, Middletown, and surrounding areas, urging inhabitants to pay current taxes.

Vedenen Warlos Stony Pera Thisurrh Wailhon's Tan Merokayte National Bank Allen Ralston Nod Middletown N.Y

Supervisors Take Final Adjournment

In Gosten at yesterday's Board of Supervisors session the county engineer's report and other matters were considered. Waterbury clock was presented to Chairman Cregg by the board, then adjournment followed. In New York on December 28 Governor elect Whitman acted to avoid a lapse between Governor Glynn's term and his own taking office. He will be sworn in again by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals on January 3 as required by law.

Board of Supervisors Gosten Sunnal J ‘Tomort Laere Waterbury Ball New York Nec Ingraham Appellate Division Supreme Court Elect Whitman Glynn Court of

Nose Tip Vaccination Misread By Diplomats

A New York Tribune excerpt recalls a Japanese diplomat describing a vaccination mark on the nose as a symbol of early compulsory vaccination. The dialogue notes how noses bore marks for easy government verification, while acknowledging the shift away from such practice in modern beauty standards.

Jesus Medien Lavers New York

Warwick society notes Christmas week visits and services

Warwick residents reported holiday visits with relatives in the city and nearby towns. Christmas church programs were held at Reformed, Methodist, and Baptist congregations, featuring children's entertainment, a Christmas tree, and readings by Miss Josephine Lyon.

Burglary and mild mischief hit East Chester

In East Chester a Christmas Day break in at the Chester Grange Co store led to thefts in the grocery department. Charles McCoy, a Murray's garage employee, was arrested after stolen items were found with him. Police, bail, and a grand jury are involved as the Ford runabout accident is noted in passing.

Chester Willard Gardiner Walden Malcolm Sparks Newark N. J Hazel A. Dunning Jons Staten Island Lowsland Syracuse W. W. Davis Mina Madalene Laursens Oxford Chester Grange Co East Chester H. B. Green Charles McCoy Murray G. W. Ball Budd Ford Bill" Leonard Charlie Ford H. B Bill

Holiday Guests at Montgomery Christmas Visitors in Town

Montgomery December 23 holiday sojourners include George Cox of Rome and Dr William W Cox of New York at Mrs Mary D Cox s home. Iuine Overhiser and her father George St Overhiser with Counselor Burnett Overhiser of Newburgh join Miss Hattie Ayers and family on Prospect Terrace along with George H Ayers of Ohio. Judge and Mrs Herbert F Cox return after a short New York visit to stay with Mrs D J DeVine. A G Browne stays in Walton with his parents. George Burnett visits New York and Jersey City. Gilbert Lee Nicoll and Harry Glass, formerly prominent locally, hosted at the Empire House. Theodore Lee s burial at Brick Church cemetery followed his Erie-bound funeral from New York. he was about 70. Beginning Sunday Jan 3, week of prayer to be observed in Methodist Episcopal Church, with Presbyterian participation later. Charles B Hill of New York, with his son, was in town. he owns farms nearby. Sleighing remains elegant and some horses perform well. Presbyterian services were omitted Sunday evening. Henry Green and family from Highland Mills visited and returned Saturday. John Percy Montgomery of New York, related to locals, was in town early in the week.

Montgomery George Cox Rome William W. Cox New York Mary D. Cox Iuine Overhiser Hackensack N. J George ‘St. Overhiser Burnett Overhiser Newburgh Misd-Irine’ Overhiser Hattie Ayers Yonkers George A. Ayers Prospect Terrace George H. Ayers Ohio Herbert F. Cox New York City D. J. DeVine A. G. Browne Walton George Burnett Jersey City James R. Burnett Gilbert Lee Nicoll Harry Glass Empire House Theodore Lee Brick Church Erie Lee Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church Charles B. Hill Hunt, Hill & Betts Henry Green Highland Mills John Percy Montgomery Grabant’s Jobo Calvin M E New Prospect Sunday School Star of Glory Sarah Wood New Prospect Choir Miss Wood Bethlehem New Prospect John Watson Mesars Decker Watson Verhooy Marthe Samuel Seyholt New Prospect Church PL Mall George H. Stanton Jenet Micketown Mire Stanton Lemel R Whitten Ead George H. Salley Jane Evans Annie Miller Bullville William K Weller Albert BH. Wood Orange Lake C.B. Afi Liberty Capt D. &. Decker Far Hill Wactifegiog H. Davis Alvany Aleksos Anmered James Scott Emma Coddington Bernice Bookataver Henry Voegelin The Voegelin Johm Beier Poants Vasa Crasford A. McCotad

Christmas program at Ridgebury Presbyterian Church

A Christmas program by the Sabbath school featured a purse given to the pastor and wife. The Queen Esther cantata was postponed for practice. Rehearsals for the chorus begin 7:30 PM Wednesday. Next lecture on January 2% by Mrs Seward and others. Lord's Supper observed next Sabbath at 11 AM. Mrs Mattison plans Washington trip January 5. Epworth League meets New Year’s Eve with watch night service. Miss Minnie Hobart injured an ankle last Saturday.

Ridgebury Presbyterian Church William H. Seward Frank H. Finn Amelia Seward Charles H. Mattison Washington, D. C Epworth s#atue Ralph Moore Eerrice

Wurtsboro Briefs and Social Notes From Winter

Wurtsboro December notes report Theodore Sherwood arriving in New York for ivy poisoning treatment and a Christmas dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Harold Shimer. RD and MEL Churches plan a New Year watch meeting with refreshments at the RD Church. Charlee Romer leads labor to add an outbuilding to James Stanton’s carace while thermometer records imply subzero conditions. Local residents Gran Van Raren and others wintering in Widdletown are referenced with family visits and travels.

Wurnaboro Theodore Sherwood New York Harold Shimer Charlee Romer Crork James Stanton Yen House Stanton Gran van Raren Widdletown Aiditune Wurttehors Upeen Chrie Perrenis Vran

Ladies Aid annual meeting and society notices

The church and society announce an annual meeting in the lecture room on Wednesday evening December 20 at 7:39 with refreshments free. The Ladies Aid Society held its annual meeting at Miss Nellie Tuthill’s home with reports showing good work and finances. officers were elected. Various club and association meetings are listed for January including Library Association and Boosters Club. Local residents and visitors are noted with several Christmas gatherings and visits across Otisville and neighboring towns.

J. H. Mapes Addie L. Tidd Nellis M. Tuthill Www, Koether H. H. Case Sarah Mapes Laties’ Thimble Club Library Association Library Hall Boosters’ Club John O'Brien Frank Mentchel Middletown Doyle New Hampton John Greeves Denton Mentchel Otto Keether Ian New York Charles Kroeger Walton Nellie Tuchill Irving Geers James Greenleaf Otisville George Graham Emma Shaw Harriet Elizabeth Tidd William Morris John B. Morris Harry Hall Aia Salisbury Mills Tierney New York City Wilhelmina Hetzel Port Jervis Ahofa Emma

Uncle Joe Cannon Faces Election Contest in Indiana

Terre Haute Ind Dec 28 Uncle Joe Cannon winner of a November congressional seat by about 300 faces a potential contest after reports of a grand jury inquiry in Danville Indiana into election corruption. Connections point to Paris Illinois and the district led by indicted operatives amid a sprawling probe with 127 indictments. Floaters claim to have been paid 52 cents to cross the state line and vote in this city.

Terre Haute Ind Joe Cannon Congress Danville Federal Gerund Jury Oinety Grand Jury Paris Uncle Joe Grond Ubia

Heavy Guns Sent to Dardanelles

Athens Dec 28 dispatch reports Turkish forces moving heavy boats guns from Adrianople toward the Sea of Marmara. Santo Stefano and Kadıköy Kot on opposite Bosporus entrances command approaches to Constantinople. Defending the Dardanelles is deemed essential to halt any Turkish advance.

Athens Tia Rome Adrianople Fotate Matmom Bosporus Santo Stefano Kadi Kot Constantinople Ses Marmata

Anti-Saloon League leader speaks at First Presbyterian

W O H Anderson state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League gave a morning address at the First Presbyterian Church at eleven. He outlined the League’s work during the past year and gave statistics on its accomplishments.

W. O H. Anderson AntiSaloon League Sato

Scottish Newspaper Jumble Stirs Readers

Fragmented OCR piece captures scattered references to Edinburgh Evening News style remarks and sports talk. Mentions Derby? Las? unclear dates. Overall tone hints at local sports debate and strategic commentary without clear events or names.

Pine Bush Busy Social Notes and Holiday Events

December events from Grabant's Church and New Prospect Church spotlight ongoing attendance despite cold. Sermons, Christmas concerts, and a stereopticon lecture on American Indians are noted, with a large Christmas pageant by Miss Sarah Wood and the New Prospect choir. Local visits, family reunions, sleigh rides, and a moving picture show are described, along with tax collection schedules in Crasford area.

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