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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
1
The Antiquarian recalls the once common ox in Orange County citing its decline with mechanization. Readers recount scarce oxen, a vanished blacksmith trade, and a county proud of farm life as horses and motors take over.
A reminiscence recalling Capt. Isaac Otis and the Otis lineage from John Otis of Hingham to later generations in Massachusetts Rhode Island and New York. It notes service in the American Revolution, leadership roles, emigration, and the village of Otteville named in honor of the family.
Salvation Army distributed five door baskets Saturday night and Sunday morning for 476 people. Each basket held fowl, potatoes, onions, apples, berries, coffee, canned goods, fruit, candy, bread, and pie. A Christmas tree is planned for New Year’s night to aid the poor with toys and clothing donations. Adjutant Magrath thanks contributors and local schools for support. several businessmen donated funds.
A farm observance program was held with Protestant and Catholic services, a Christmas dinner, and afternoon and evening entertainment. Volunteers served a dinner including soup, chicken, vegetables, pie, cranberry sauce, coffee, and candy. A theaterlike program followed with singing and games for attendees.
Readable bits describe a man stranded in water for about half an hour clinging to a police officer who helped him ashore. The text mentions a Maristmete and Distrisee in garbled form, with unclear names and place.
A detailed account describes a large Christmas celebration at Middletown State Hospital. The feast includes turkey, goose, and dressing, with extensive food quantities and prepared candies. Afternoon and evening programs feature carols, a ladies’ choir, and dancing. Patients receive gift boxes. staff and visitors help decorate Amusement Hall and participate in the festivities. Notable attendees include hospital officials, the New York City Health Service, and numerous local and out-of-town guests.
Walden Oregon attorney ALS Enbler met Maybrook business men and other citizens Wednesday at Kweeser's Wall to discuss incorporating Maybrook as a village under state law. A committee of Dr Qttetter Chatha Tower and J W Sweenes was named to gather support and outline steps before final decision. Some residents favor and others oppose the move amid session delays.
A damaged OCR text fragment describes a crash with references to a teal streak, a train, and fatalities. It mentions 4 000 people and various unclear names and places. The readable facts are limited and distorted by errors.
Middletown New York December 26 1916 Aleh Clark an African boy studying to return home writes thanks to Santa Claus for the gifts and to the Times Press for printing his letter He expresses gratitude to all who helped and wishes Santa a restful year until next Christmas.
John F. Ostrom, arrested Saturday afternoon in this city, charged with stealing a brooch valued at 15.59 dollars from Sylvester J. C. Hulse’s jewelry store on North Street, was found guilty of petit larceny at arraignment before Recomer Starr and sentenced to ten days in Goshen jail. Ostrom, 27, a former resident of Bridge City, was reported by the South-keepsie police.
Mrs Charles Mapes, 75, prominent Newburgh resident, died Saturday night after a two year illness. Her father once supervised Washington’s Headquarters in the city. A niece of Enoch Camet, she and her husband marked their 50th wedding anniversary in October. She is survived by one son.
Kingston, Dec. 26 The campaign of the Chamber of Commerce for new members reports 377 names added for three years at 25 dollars annually. The drive, led by L. E. Wilson as campaign manager, included a dinner at the American City Bureau. Also noted: Mr Kerrigan struck and Francis Kerrigan, a bartender, was taken ill on Monday afternoon while arriving at Park Cafe 154 North Street to begin work. he was taken home for medical care with suspected paralysis.
In Monticello on December 21, a committee report accuses Cornelius E. Lowrie, Poor Superintendent, of irregular bookkeeping and defalcations. The investigation recommends removing Downie and Governor Whitman be asked to declare the office vacant, with a one-year replacement to follow. Possible successor names include Alexander Moore and others, with the board of supervisors to reconvene later this week to decide. Mrs Downie says she knows nothing of Downie’s whereabouts since his departure from Wurtsboro two weeks ago.
Mrs. Mary Hervleen mother of Webb Harrison of Courtland Place New York fell while carrying a lighted lamp on stairs late Saturday evening. She slipped on a stair carpet near the top, the lamp broke and went out. She was placed in bed with facial injuries but no broken bones and is expected to recover after several days of confinement.
At its annual gathering the Delaware county farm group adopted resolutions opposing a proposed milk regulation plan led by New York City overseers. They protested price setting and distribution controls aimed at extending state dairy oversight and urged reform by the state legislature to expand the regulator's reach. The session honored graduate and youth achievers amid local news coverage by the Cairo News staff.
Martin B. Van Fleet died at 4 30 a m Tuesday at 219 Whe sam avenue from complications of disease aged five months and five days. He was born in Centreville Orange county July a 1847, son of James Van Fleet and Mary Freedenburg Van Fleet and married to Anna Wilkin who survives with son William Van Fleet of Washington Warren county. A plumber by trade he lived in the city and will be buried at Hillside Cemetery after services at 119 Wickham Avenue conducted by Pastor D Butler. He was a carpenter by trade and helped build many church edifices and dwellings in the city. The deceased had a great fever for more than a year and recently lay confined to his room. Ann Van Fleet, his widow, is deeply afflicted.
City Clerk I. B. A. Taylor received a letter from Llewellyn Lenge of the Conservation Commission announcing that starting January 1 hunters will receive a numbered hunting license button at no extra cost. The button will attach to coats and must be worn while hunting. its number matches the license. The clerk will explain the attachment method and other usage details.
New York reports a woman wed while her husband, a Seventh Regiment soldier, was abroad in Mexico. The ceremony occurred Saturday, leaving the family to learn of the marriage and a body found later in the home. The account mentions the husband’s return and confusion over the ensuing events.
Newburgh December 46 Milton Cornish aged years died at his home in the city this morning. He was prominent in local affairs and is survived by his wife and several children.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a sequence of ancient tapes and figures including Jeremion, Solomon, and Pompey. The garbled text references a king, a Bethe B.C. date, and a Remmee entry, with unclear connections and translation gaps throughout.
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