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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1914
Page
8
In a humorous tale from a village column a woman nicknamed Mary Ann surprises an owner by refusing to obey orders as a crank starts an old car. The scene unfolds amid a jumble of local names, residents and visitors, with hospitalities and social notes filling the page.
Montgomery Grange No. 916 announces its new officers led by Master Wilfet De Burnett and secretary Broderick Pimm. Other officers include G. L. Olsen, Nehemiah Andrews, James T McBrier, Arnold G Heitz, and Charles Harris with Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Heitz. A meeting Monday evening will install them at the Palate Hotel.
Jeffersonville December 23 a city woman who boarded at William F Henrys boarding house at Leake Huntington Sullivan County last summer has brought an action against Mr Henry to recover 329000 personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by her while staying at Mr Henrys farm during a trip between Liberty and Loch Sheldrake a spring of nitrogen broke causing injuries to the plaintiff passengers were bruised though none complained of serious harm Mr Henry has retained Jobs D Lyons of Monticello as counsel and plans to have the case tried in Sullivan County rather than in the city
Mexico City reports reveal General Villa seeks to execute Iturbide for treason after Iturbide aided Huerta’s forces. Zapata officials allege Iturbide coerced plantation workers to join Huerta and fled from the capital to El Paso after hiding in a foreign legation. Washington confirms a conference with General Scott amid border tensions and a bribe allegation of 800,000 pesos to secure Iturbide’s release, which the state department denies.
Washington awaits a sparse return as Congress prepares for a winter session. Republicans plan to press a quorum and tackle a long list of measures before March 4, including fourteen appropriation bills, the ship purchase bill, the Philippine bill, land leasing, and two water power bills. The House aims to move limited business this week with debates on the post office appropriation bill to wrap up.
New York reports the Appellate Division, Supreme Court, ruled William R. Carswell was elected by eighteen votes to the State Senate in the Sixth District, defeating Charles F. Murphy. Ballots for Dietz were considered invalid for the alderman race, but read for Carswell. The decision affects local Albany and leads to W. W. Colne's holdover until January 3, 1974.
Charlen Ashford Shafer of Newton New Jersey celebrated his 101st birthday on December 22 1813 born in Springdale and worked as a farmer long employed by the Eiiker farm near Newton His recalling includes voting for Andrew Jackson in 1834 and a long life of farming distillery work and self care with several children awaiting him at home
Newton New Jersey December 28 a 255 pound black bear was shot Saturday evening on Dicker Bard Ridge near Hainesville by Asher Bb Snook of Culver's Lake. Snook William Cooper of Culver's Lake and Cyrus Gariss of Branchville began the hunt after Judson Hoffman a letter carrier reported a bear in the area. The party trailed the animal through bushes and knoll until Snook fired, the shot breaking the bear's shoulder but the animal staggered and dropped as Cooper and Gariss were about to fire. This is the second bear killed in two weeks in the area.
Ulsterville this week sees residents traveling for holidays with Joseph Lemaire and David Moffatt heading to the metropolis. Mary Seal visits Brooklyn friends. Frank Ivory leaves after his brother’s death. Lucy Chickering returns from Copenhagen for vacation. a special school meeting replaced Mr. Schuyler who has moved to St Petersburg, Russia. Theodore and Floyd Howe visit Edenville. Alton Howe appears on the slick list.
Two young residents, Misa Bianche Lyon and her brother John Lyon, were severely injured when a sled failed to cut into a frozen surface on Mountain road. The sled left the road, crashed into a ditch, and injured both. John Lyon suffered a fractured jaw and other major injuries, while Misa Lyon was thrown and injured as the pair collided with a tree and the snowbank.
Mrs Ali Cox narrowly escaped serious injury while alighting at Waldeo station. She, her husband, and their daughter were traveling to visit kin. A platform jerk hurled them forward. Mrs Cox was tossed but moved to safety. The Cox family remained at a son’s home in Orch and SUMeet, where Mrs Cox is recovering from shock.
Manila dispatch reports quiet city scenes with authorities preparing for further unrest after raids on Navotas. Twenty insurgents captured, pursuit of escapees continues. Amid lines signed by Assemblyman Apacible warning against those opposing independence. Governor Harrison’s cable to War Department confirms uprisings across Luzon and explains delayed communication.
New York December 28 Republican leaders seriously consider reapportionment of the state’s congressional districts. They argue Democratic apportionment after the 1910 census was unfair, pointing to districts around Albany and Kings counties.
Sussex N J December 28 The second annual banquet of the Everymans Club will be held in the dining room of the First Baptist Church on Thursday evening December 21 at eight o'clock. Invited speakers include Judge Huston Rev F P Hunter Senator AicBride and Rev R L Stevens. At 10 o'clock a reception and concert will be followed by the Watch Night service conducted by the club men. Ming Mabel Thomas of Penfield N Y is expected to give several readings.
George C. Freifeld of Brooklyn grand master of the Nasons of New York will visit Mongaup Lodge Liberty in March for a house warming in its new Green building. William P. Smithhem purchases property in Wurtabore and will take possession in spring. All continue to conduct Smith ems Camp at Yankee Lake during summer.
Washington December 28 Representative Platt argued against the Hobson amendment saying prohibition should be decided by direct vote of the people. He urged local and state options, warned against enforcing a constitutional ban without revenue, and cited New York’s historic prohibitory law. Hobson predicted several states to vote dry by 1920 and outlined plans to push prohibition as a major 1926 election issue.
Norwich December 28 engineer George Obenauer of No 42 on the QO and W pace train was seriously hurt when a pole or road bed object struck him in the head between Oneida and Cantle as the train returned from Oswego. Fireman responded, another engineer took over, and the train reached Norwich where Obenauer received treatment. Sheriff-elect Finner Winner plans to appoint John Lennon undersheriff with potential deputy sheriff roles discussed in the columns.
Walden December 28 authorities give close attention to the Charles D. Brannon murder case. County Detective Moore works on the case in Newburgh and Chief of Police Buer remains at the scene awaiting further information this week.
Charlee Miller hosted a family gathering at his Chester home on Christosa Day. Attendees included sister Lottie Palmer of Trenton New Jersey niece and nephew Claude Greensward and Gerthe of Brooklyn daughter Misa Iva Miller of Port Jervis and son Theodore of Maybrook.
Artur G. Paterson, appointed referee, will take proof of varied claims against George W. Smith of East Branch, receiver of Eller & Mann. He will receive evidence on the receiver’s report in the saal accounting. Creditors whose claims are allowed will receive about 25 percent.
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