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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
2
The article discusses treasury note issues and the risk of inflation depending on the people on the Federal Reserve Board. It weighs how proper banking discipline can keep currency within safe limits, shaping the outcome of the act’s monetary provisions.
The record notes 1614 General Fall attack on Black Tock New York with 1 000 allied British and Indian forces. 1 200 militia and Indians defeated under General Amps, Blall's troops blown. 1861 Banks in New York Philadelphia and Boston suspend specie payments due to wartime stress. The Troquois theater fire in Chicago results in 683 deaths. Astronomical items describe positions of Jupiter Saturn Mars and Mercury and the Andromeda constellation.
The Currency Bill becomes law with banks promising to subscribe to Federal Reserve stock. Western farmers gain loan and rediscounting concessions, while provisions limiting bank profits and currency issuance face opposition from reform advocates.
A State Consabulary topic reappears. Rural districts need better protection and Pennsylvania's example is cited. The piece warns that politicized use would harm law enforcement and urges caution about creating a state force.
The note of the law making body chosen by the people shows the community’s changes through successive sessions. Each legislature’s acts echo the moral progress of the state over the past century as explained by J F Brennan.
Superintendent Kimball reports 1743 total casualties in the fiscal year with 69 vessel losses and 73 drownings. Crews saved ships and cargoes worth about 14.4 million dollars and aided 1364 vessels and 6168 people. Small craft caused 68 percent of accidents. the service is praised as economical and vital, with $20 million in monetary savings noted.
The piece portrays Senator La Follette facing isolation as longtime allies Lenroot Nelson Cooper and others drift away. It notes his waning influence after years of shaping Wisconsin and national Republican power, with Bryan-era alliances shifting as Nebraskan forces gain strength.
A jumble of anecdotes notes Senator Repew recalling frugal youth in Peekskill and cost contrasts with higher living today. A Bal imors anti suffragist address and Vassar student remark on money and marriage appear, then a Yonkers judge appointment and a Malden councilman claim. The report mentions Major Lennon and Theodore F. Madden of South Street.
Albany December 27 A penalty of 920 000 the largest ever received by the state for a violation of the game law has just been collected by the Conservation Commission through the Attorney General from the Franco American Poultry Company of Little Falls New York and A 8027 of New York a big figure dealer The Franco American Poultry Company a New Jersey corporation operates farms for breeding wild black and mallard ducks for market purposes at Little Falls New York and at Goghen Wild ducks which had been captured in Virginia were sold in New York City on the representation that the ducks had been raised at the Goshen farm The commission was informed of this and successfully prosecuted the case
VanGelder’s School of Commerce graduates accept roles at Middletown Unionville Railroad Company Corwin Block offices. Stella Majochleh joins Howell Creamery Go shen Katheryn Scarsy to Central New England Railroad Maybrook Grace Colling Henderson Dry Goods Katherine Wern Orange County Telephone Madeline Melamed Ayres Galloway Zeta Ludington Hillside Cemetery Allan Stage Homer Buchanan William Dougherty Ralph Kaldor work in Ontario and Western offices.
Jery Purdy, longtime hotel proprietor and early second ward alderman, leaves for Utica for a period of visits. A former city resident now in New York and Jersey City, he helped extend Linden and Highland avenues and voted to adopt the village charter. He has been with Hoffman Lodge 412 F and A M since 1848 and Midland Chapter 240 R A M.
Liberty December 27 Auck ley reports a request from attorney J E B Goembel Rockford Illinois for information on Sophia H Gordon Jordan her heirs. He notes she was child of John Benjamin and Mary Hudson born September 8 1522 and married to Gordon or Jordan. He asks possible heirs to contact Mr Goembel about an estate share.
Metrick Deputy Grand Master George Drake of the Odd Fellows has announced installation dates for lodge officers in the Orange district No. 2. January 5 Neversluk Lodge No. 338 at Port Jervis. January 8 Minisini Lodge No. 444 at Westown. January 12 Humashaniha Lodge No. TR at Port Jerse. January 19 Grance Lodge No. ROG at Gordon. January 26 Middletown Lodge No. VID at Middletown.
Fire crews answered a Saturday alarm for a chimney fire at 76 Vanford Street. One tank of chemicals was used to extinguish the flames, preventing major damage as responders acted quickly.
A woman described as formerly confined in Montleed’o Walthman and later held as a bound servant was freed and returned to her home amid relief and joy. A father, seeking to recover his son, attempted to reclaim a sofa but was told jurisdiction applied. the judge ensured the woman’s safety and property.
The Acme basketball team was stranded on the return from Monticello after leaving Christmas afternoon. A series of car troubles delayed them, including fuel and radiator failures, a tow, and a frozen radiator. They finally arrived in Newburgh nine hours late after a long journey and a delayed milk train to Middletown.
The newly chosen officers of Middletown Lodge No. 40 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen were installed Sunday afternoon by George Shane. Officers include Past President Riley Bullis President John M. Wilson Vice President A L Clark Secretary E J Tuthill Treasurer H B Young Warden H K Brooks Conductor B S Thompson Chaplain E C Skinner Associate J J Sherman Tower Guard C Fuller Outer Guard H L Smith.
Nellie S Hadden daughter of George and Mrs Hadden of Monhagen Avenue wed Frank Genel formerly of the city now in Saugerties. Rev S Smithers Jr officiated at Grace Episcopal Church with Bertha Cole and Frank Hadden as attendants. The couple plans a New York visit and then Saugerden home. Mrs Gesell was a bookkeeper at Gordon Lumber Company. Seymour married Miss Florence Elizabeth Cafrey at the couple's home with only close relatives present. The groom works with the O W Railroad. The wedding party and families extended congratulations as the couples begin their new life at 6 Grand Avenue.
An event at the Preabren ian Cheek Sanda featured Rev. George Mealistey and a special choir with members Roe, Green, Ror, and Smith. The audience, including Padarse attendees, enjoyed a quiet night with the Dance Pes segment and a quartet performance.
Local Elks and civic leaders met to pursue an option on Mt. William and Mt. Peter to prevent outside control and potential wireless station development. A committee was formed to secure the option or arrange a gift to the city for park use, with initial discussions naming Elk Park as a possible result.
In Florida, Dec. 29, the Florida five defeated the Knights of Columbus of Goshen 30 to 10 in a fast game. Friedman locked down J Connolly, Dilliston showed agile play at left guard, and F O Connell led inside scoring with Tands contributing over half the Florida points. End of first half stood 20 to 6.
Liberty Lodge No. 16 F and A M of Liters announces the election of officers for the ensuing year. Master Harry T. Smith, S W C, Francisco J, W-Dr., SAL Paull, Treasurer Isham Youes, Secretary Robert Hardy, D- William Sirminghas, S. D- Parmstrong, S M CH 1 Sakies, I. M. C- E W Bowman, Tier- Charles Hasbrouck, Trustees three years Dr. Crayne.
The Wayayanda Grange elected officers to be installed January 6 including Mantor George Kirby Overseer TC Sutton Bernaret Groves Miller Steward Frank Clark Assistant Steward Harper Ilsworth Whaplain Mrs Ruratesh Cole Treasurer George Miller Secretary Frank Remes Gate Keeper Henry Kirby Cares Mrs Charles Kirby Pomona Mrs Williams R Creeden Fiora Sarah Durree Le S Vr 0 C Sutton AB oyEler tupper will be served.
Professor Earhart of Pittsburgh endorses a comprehensive high school course on musical appreciation. The report urges study of musical history and composers, diverse forms, and modern devices, with emphasis on quality works and local musician collaboration.
Court tennis at Tuxedo Park N Y reaches final round of the challenge cup with J Gordon Douglass New York and Fulton Cutting Tuxedo slated to decide the title New Years Day. Lorillard Jr defeated Wrenn then fell to Douglass while Cutting beat Lee in straight sets and Douglass edged Lorillard in a tough three setter.
A notice notes J W Gries of Paterson offers to match any pacer for any sum before Christmas Day. Jeannette Murphy of Fishs Eddy N Y says she will match after February first for half mile heats on ice. Also reports Martin Shock injured foot while chopping wood near Wykertown MN J and Edward Ayers aided bleeding. A Wall KHL Transit conductor reports a stolen Christmas package from a seat.
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