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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1916

Page

3

Child Run Down in Street Sled Ride

Mary Kortright ten injured when a horse and sleigh struck her as she sledded on Hoffmann Street near Miller Avenue. The 10 year old was cut above the knee and awoke with shock. Police sought the sleigh driver who failed to stop as bystanders aided her home. She is expected to recover.

Mary Charles F. Kortright Ifi Milly Avenue Evera Hill Hoffman Street Fate Dolson Orne Khosar Milla Avenue Hofman Street Senuus

Pathetic story told by father in Abisefly court

Newburgh jury duty scene centers on Dy Telephone to the Timen Prass account of Tucker a Chicago railroad conductor charged with abandoning two minor children in Port Jervis. He seeks custody back after deeded home to their mother. Judge Seeger questions him about paternity and support, Tucker then offers weekly payments of 210 while probation officers audit.

Timen-Prass Newburgh Der Kent Po Tackler Abisefly Chicago Port Jervis Port Jervia Joleed Moore Tudor Tucker Judes Seeger Folka Widdietown New Jersey Jesse Seecer Chilldren's Neressart Bee

Engineer Hector Leaves Hospital After Wreck

Port Jette cor general weeks report engineer William J Hector discharged from MM Prancky hospital Port Jette after injuries from the New Tok Tavinion wreck on November 6. He says a friend’s deafness prompted his remark about paper and wishes to recover at home, noting his hearing loss and belief the carrier may have been damaged.

William J. Hector Hartiman

Letters From The Times Press Readers Tucker Denial

Mrs Ernest Tucker writes to dispute a story about her former partner Ernest Tucker published in the Times Press mockup. She claims the tale is false from start to finish and recounts personal hardship including a mortgage, loss of property, and support for her children. She asserts she did not receive expected help and notes ongoing struggles with housing, work, and family care. Port Jarvis papers requested.

Tucker Timens Prenn Ernest D. Tucker Ernest D ‘Tucker Deeger Yoyself Alxo Uatrow Jerney Union Hat Shop Port Jarvis Dankst D. Tuckior

Progress Chamber Paper Progrene Debuts Jan 1

The Kenosha chamber of commerce plans a four page monthly paper named Progrene to be issued starting the first of the year. It will be mailed to members for edification with no advertising. W Scott Radeker is acting secretary awaiting Gus Theleen’s arrival. Bylaws favor pamphlet distribution among members.

Chamber of Commerce Finc Jt W. Scott Radeker

No party holds control in house after election

Washington reports revived figures on returns from the last election show neither Democrats nor Republicans will hold a majority in the next House. Independents and two Progressives with one Prohibitionist and one Socialist affect control, totaling 214 Republicans and 214 Democrats, two Independents, two Progressives, one Prohibitionist, one Socialist, with two contested seats. A majority requires 215.

Washington Etl Democrata Prohibitionists Republicana

Prisoners Freed by County Judge

Newturch December 27 all prisoners released under suspended sentences by County Judge Leeceron were discharged from the Court on Saturday afternoon by Sheriff Hallock. Records show they report to the Probation Officer. two colored men from Goshen were noted. Indictments include webbery in the first degree and assault cases. details of trials and defense assignments listed. A dinner was provided for the prisoners at Newhups Cent on Mond, featuring chicken and other fare.

Newturch Leeceron Une der Webbery Clearwater Washington Xipesrt Jana Tso Seeger Nan A. M Troderickson James Williama Vnthans Chamberlain Achra Oranberr Vance

Strate Tin and Malar Minerva Quarry Trade Notes

Fragmentary item notes Strate Tin and Mal ar environment steel mine at Hohanon with high quality ore. Mentions smelters at Ringapete Fremont shipments to United Kingdom and nearby areas for smelting. Includes a Times Prem Want Ad column reference and advertising tone.

Hohanon Ube Ringapete Fremont United Kingdom Uein

Makeup of Grand Circuit Still a Matter of Doubt

With the annual Grand Circuit meeting in Avanta next month the circuit’s makeup remains doubtful. Talks of Kala bazooo retirement and Readvitte’s return on the circuit map loom, while five weeks of racing across New York Massachusetts Connecticut and Pennsylvania seem assured. The article recalls Readville era racing and notes a push to reestablish Readville as a top center with plans to include Syracuse Poughkeepsie Philadelphia and Hartford in a staged circuit, plus Detroit Cleveland and Columbus as early meetings. It also discusses fast pacers and trotters and potential races for 2:04 class next year featuring Mabel Trask Mary Putney and Cox with Mary Putney driven by Dick McMahon and other notable horses and sires.

Avanta Kalabazooo New York Massachusetts Connecticut Pennsylvania Readville Saugus Narragansetts Charter Oak Poughkeepere Rhode Ialand New England Exalta Boston Seaboard Star Pointer Hartford Gocher Syracuse Canal Fillmont Park Middle West Detroit Cleveland Windsor Grand Rapid Poughkeepsie Philadelphia Pittsburgh Poughkeeptie Suracuse Columibus Lexington Cox Mabel Trask Mary Vputner Dick McMahon Mary Putney Mabel Trasko Cox Geershaa St. Frisco Voung Murphy Peter Scott Yorhans Azora Axworthy Anthow

Mr Stone to Leaves Lighting Company

Leander Preds president of Orange County Lighting Co announced Wednesday that Laman will head the gas department, State will become rear manager as Stone retires. William Taman has long served the Middletown plant and Meeban acted as assistant manager. Stone leaves after six years in Middletown.

Leander C. Preds Orange County Lighting Company Willard Laman Gee Lantan SM. State Wiliam N. Taman Businean State Middletown George AL Saatin & Ben Company Huhting Wallkill Council Noot Jr Monhagen Amt Middletoun Lodge Cas Sanonthead Detroit Charee Manta Deetroit Cay Gas Company Tefero Vsming Maidietoen Stone Public Seevier Commission Hta Ahan Stame de Vere

Nuelle Hosts Railway Men in Omaha Dinner Meeting

General Superintendent J. H. Nuelle of the Omaha & Western hosted Superintendents Wells McQueen of the Scranton division and Witham of the Northern Division along with 21 others for lunch at Seeholzer's restaurant and a subsequent conference at Nuelle's office. The gathering focused on road efficiency and left attendees pleased with the discussions.

J. H. Nule Omaha & Western Wells 1 McQueen Scranton Witham Artigan Wivsion Seeholzer Nuelle Varione Matter

Funeral for Jacob Gunther Held at Wennertay Alemona

The funeral of Jacob Gunther was held at Wennertay Alemona with services at the residence and a manny service led by Past Master Irving Wolwver. Delecations from local organizations attended. interment was in Wales Cemetery, with pallbearers listed and Hoffman Lose in charge. The event honored the Webs Horton Memorial Church legacy.

Jacob Gunther Wennertay Alemona Oclork Tate Aroad Wales Cemetery Chitpe Oargh

John D Coleman dies on Christmas morning in Paterson

Paterson New Jersey December 27 John D Coleman dies at his son s home 18 Clinton Street Christmas morning in his 93 4 year The longtime trucker born Monroe X Y lived in Paterson two years with his wife and nine children He was a regular voter and followed politics closely Survived by five children Solon Orlando E Jersey City Windsor Ezra and Mrs Gilbert Morgan 40 Fair Street

Paterzon Aod Coleman Arden Speat Wilton Solon 1 I Jilnton Street Orland E Jersey City Windeid Ezra Gilbert Morgan Falr Street

Installation of Hoffman Lodge Officers in Missouri

Hoffman Lodge Mo 412 F A M held the installation of officers Tuesday night at its lodge room. Past Master John Oes assisted by Right Worshipful N D Milliard. Officers installed include War Master J Noble Wood, W Chartles H Pickard, J W Fred 8 Rosers, Treasurer Thomas K DeWitt, Secretary J B A Taylor, Chaplain Rev J P Hunter, Organist Andrew J Baird, Finance C H Tickard, and Trustees Frank Harding John Brinht with various ward and committee assignments.

Hoffman Lodge John Oes N. D. Milliard- Inc J. Noble Wood W—Chartles H. Pickard J. W Fred Rosers Treas Thomas K. DeWitt Seey J. B.A. Taylor Ballman Andrew J. Baird Fhow—b Roe C. H. Tickard Rovers Ruckter Frank Harding Sears John Brinht Paeaslees RR. Werernreth Decat M. Gregory Charles B. Puck D A. Hampton Fletcher G. Bonds Jota J. Ketcham Iaech S Saibnan ELE OR Reasch Thaties X Tatior Frarth Rand

John A Wood Dies at Newburgh in Baltimore Era Style

John A. Wood formerly of Wood and Lahey died suddenly at his Rome Street home. He was known in local sporting circles and is survived by his wife. Interment will be at Piskki Herald Cemetery following services Friday afternoon.

John A. Wood Wood & Lahey Rome Montcomens Street Welock Piskki Herald

Newspapers Chosen by Supervisors Goeden Dec 27

At a Board of Supervisors meeting the Newburgh Daily News and Middletown Daily Argus were designated to publish session laws and concurrent resolutions for the coming year. Port Jervis Union designated for election notices. Democratic members had not named a paper yet. Official canvass for 1917 assigned to Chester Independent-Republican and Warwick Valley. Discussion on retaining H W Chadeayne as county attorney to recover sums from New York City. Amended resolution to extend investigation until March. Report of County Superintendent Svehely received and filed. Feasibility study favored increasing the special deputy clerk’s salary to 1200 with bills to be introduced by Senators Stivere and Men. Orange County Charity Association offered to assist the superintendent of the poor in 1917. $133.23 per month appropriated for that purpose. Adjournment to 1:30 P M.

Goeden Board of Supervisors Newburgh Heater Chadeause John EB John D Stivere Charles L Ornge County State Charities Aid Association Wre

Unusual Will of Sarah M Warren in Newburgh

In Newburgh at Montgomery, Sarah M Warren bequeathed one dollar each to Sallie M Sands and Lottie Warren Sheridan, cutting them from an estate valued at 13 000 dollars plus 00 realty. Executor Anson J Fowler to dispose of property for cash and distribute remaining assets per intestate law, with two relatives excluded. Probate granted. other accounts set in motion. estate valued at 6 571 18 dollars.

Newburgh Sallie M. Sands Montgomery Lottie Warren Sheridan Sarah M. Warren Anson J. Fowler Hum George W. Keriochan Horace Warren Satie Howe Sallie Warren Jenale Baker Charlotte Sheridan Newark Cora Besshe Trempet Lovenia Thomas Kent James T. Kent Cecilia A. Pops Irving C. Keat Cornwall Mar J. Hetlmer Juliet Codeneth Seerze Coblish Jonathanale Coblich Jane 5 Crocim Walden Harriet Tunedo Park Sweeey Ta Thie City Te Seerey Ertaic Beiec Alex Thompson Lene Padneferd Moaree Gretter George, Bresnan Schimhiraor Challen J Breenan

Community tree celebration marks bright Christmas program

A large village crowd enjoyed a Christmas tree event and village musical groups in Hileaville, with the community Christmas day program praised as a great feature. A Sunday school presentation honored John J. Hunt, a long-time church affiliate, and local families and students are noted visiting relatives and returning home for the holidays.

Hileaville M. FE John K. Hunt John J. Hunt Louise Stewart Mary Hartwig Grace Briggs Miss Hartwig Orlando Hartwig Canal Street Hartwig Woodmere L. L Horace G. Kimble New York Ida Kimble Kimble Lila GB Seaman R. &. Saunders Charles H. Hayes Philadelphia Maple Avenue B. Pierson Liberty George Bennet Port Jervis

Newburgh Man David Caruthers Killed in Auto Crash

Newburgh, Dec 27 David Caruthers 42 died in St Josephs Hospital Yonkers from injuries after being struck by an automobile on Monday night. He was en route home from New York City with relatives and identified by William C Chambers. Caruthers was secretary of the Draherkeed of Catpemeets and Jotners.

Times-Press Newburgh David Carutthers St. Josephca Hospital Yonkers Iverae Scarsdale Youkem Newbergh Newtburgh Draherkeed Catpemeets and Jotners

Slash Claims of Vote Canvassers

A Times-Press report notes confusion over election canvassing for soldier vote. Only a few sections from New Jersey districts showed differing directives, with observers alleging irregularities and extra fees. The piece cites candidates and committees amid debate over canvassing methods and legality.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Little Girl Mary Kortright Hector Times Verdun France 1. F Grand Circuit MR. Stone Lighting Company Willard N. Lyman AR. Nuelle Memoria John. D. Coleman Monroe Paterson Seemet Tongs Daltimere Ametices Seston Meshem Tolam Leo David Caruthers AUTO Cowen Feil Sita Fe Sperters
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