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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
4
Bethlehem Sunday School for 10 years old peers records a notable Sunday, while Gilbert Sinsabaugh and family prepare for a Ford factory machinist program in Long Island after New Year. Local residents share Christmas visits, club entertainments, and winter plans with families from Mahwah to Lovingston.
Richard W Pellet, oldest resident of Frankfort township, died at his residence on December 20 in his 91st year. He owned the Pellet homestead farm for 120 years, moved to his daughter’s home in recent years, survived by two daughters Mrs C A Wilson and Mrs John J Blanton, three grandchildren including Mrs Floyd Clark and Harry P Canhon, with funeral at John J Bunton’s home conducted by Rev B A Hamilton and interment at Fairview Cemetery.
Nelson Woodruff of Circleville aged 72 was found dead in his dooryard on Thursday. The cause was heart disease. A veteran of the Civil War and a member of Company G, 176th Regiment. The funeral will be at Circleville Presbyterian Church Sunday at 2 PM.
Classified fragment lists aid wanted: a male farm hand in Scotchtown and a general kitchen cook in Newfoundland New York. Mentions a steady position on a share in a farm of unspecified acreage. Also notes a rent-for-share offer and a present tenant described as sober and industrious.
The document appears to be a garbled directory entry or contact card for an executive, with names and titles partly readable. It mentions a New York office and a national cashier or caster line, but many words are corrupted.
President Miles questioned mayor about council action and received a satisfactory answer. Alderman Rackett proposed a recess to the following evening at 8 o clock. Aldermen Huily and DuVall recorded the motion as the session closed at 8 35 with plans to pass badges and bid farewell.
Ridgebury, Dec 20. The funeral service for Mrs Edward Decker, a longtime respected resident, was held at the M E Church Saturday afternoon. She leaves many relatives and friends in sorrow. There will be no preaching services Sunday. church events proceed with lessons and Sunday school.
Godeffroy residents shared Christmas Day visits with relatives in Matamoras and Port Jervis. Mrs Jemima Norris returned home from Oudebackville after a few days with her daughter. Edna Green of Port Jervis visits her parents Ramivel Caskey. Ming Marton Philpott and Frank Murray called on Mrs Irving Gumner. The Jat family grandmother hosted relatives in Hannenville. Merwin Hocking spent Christmas with son Romyna. Jacob Brothern and daughter Sarah visited Mrs Birphen Cleco. Christmas exercises held at the coal house attracted many despite severe weather. J Van Brown spent a couple days at Wurtaboro. Joseph Bowyne sold his horse to Mr Ledinas.
The article notes a federal regulation governing waterfowl protection in New York with an open season closing by January 19 after state rules. It references the precedence of federal law and hints at legal action or consultation by lawyers.
Fragmentary OCR shows a legal notice from New York listing land tax arrears and scheduled sales. It names multiple locations such as Tagen and Mance'n Mins with dates around 1817 1917 and 1977 and references residences of various individuals and merchants.
The Sussex Baptist and Presbyterian congregations hosted Christmas programs and socials. Mis Tak Balt was elected president of the Young People’s Society, with Miss Ithel Harden as secretary. A wedding, gifts, and charitable efforts complemented a week of carols, choir readings, and a social gathering at Mrs. Stger’s home.
Pine Bluff reports ice harvest begins as workers cut large trunks with teams and pegs. Meanwhile, Jake Mills of Middletown visits village for Christmas Week with Henry Moulds and Mrs Hall plans move to Middle Iowa station. Holreer transfers bring farewells as friends bid adieu and Epworth Leagues prepare a 6 4 event for young people.
A Montgom ery man is sent to Canaan following a local incident. Mies Mabel Sarder of Yonkers, a worker and daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Sarder of Walden, previously taught at the High School here and served as a caller. Other names include dire Arth er Pitt Mire Puinh and Pronk Foe, with partial details indicating community connections.
A church Christmas program featured students performing recitations and songs. Participants included Alice Bensinger Mae Moera Christina Spirit Nora Culver ron Louisa Canfield Olive Culver Mildred Ben fet and Elsie Culver among others. Teachers Mrs Lillian Bahan led the program while families gathered for the community event.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Christmas day scene with mentions of a temple library service, a warden, a box of trust, and several individuals including Mrs. James Horton and Mrs. Ira. The readable items reference gifts, meals, and pay or rates, but details are garbled and incomplete.
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