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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1913

Page

8

Montgomery Montgomery News Briefs and Local Notices

Montgomery December 29 Special Local items report the death of infant George Willmet wharp from convulsions, funeral Tuesday at 2 80 p m with Riverside Cemetery burial. Miss Carrie Chambers and Miss Lang visit Montgomery. musicians and guests noted. Epworth League events, Bible studies, and week of prayer updates. Town Board annual settlement day at Empire House 1913 bills settled. Gertrude Harlow pneumonia serious. W H Riker concludes piano and victrology week, ice cream parlor visit noted.

George Willmet George @harp Hiverside Carrie Chambers Munnsville N. Y Aco Unamdire William Jex Rochester N. XY Miller Vankelren Migs £ Juel. Lang Newark N. J Anna Lang Davia Walsh Syracuse Conservatory Musicc Epworth League Collegians Mise Jeanle Palen Presbyterian Methodist Presbyterian Church Town Board of Montgomery Empire House Board of Credit Hume Walden Bitch Wiley and Miller Wilkin and Cox Henry B. Lawson Newburgh Misa Gertrude Harlow Stephen Harlow W.H. Riker Edward Putt

Christmas field notes from Harriman community

Special from Harriman reports Howard Keady of Brooklyn visiting Billy Deegan. Joan Sweeney takes a chauffeur job in New York City with a U S mail truck. Deborah Crotty of Monroe and Margaret Hallihan of New York visit Mrs. Carroll. Mrs Shuit and daughter M L Shuit spend Christmas in Monroe with George Thompson. Thompson, past 90, serves the turkey. Chester Beams to take a Maybrook plumber post. John Melvin visiting his mother. John Dargan rents Seaman's apartment in Dire.

George Thompson

Howells Christmas Visitors and Postponed Exercises

Miss Pearl Drake spent Christmas at home with family. Mrs. Frank Vail and Grace Taylor traveled to Liberty. Mr and Mrs R Trundy and Miss Reynolds of New York visited. Mrs F Riess and son George tour Canada. Mrs Drake hosted her mother last week. Our church got a white paint refresh by Gemmell of Middletown. Mrs Scott returned from New York. Christmas exercises set for December 30 were postponed. Sunday school closed for winter.

Gemmell Middletown Chester David McCready Princeton University Elizabeth Roe Elizabeth Bryan Utica N. Y Thomas Bryan Lottie Sarah Babcock Irene Potter Tuxedo Ada Brittingham Bit Vernon Seymour Smith Temn Richard Miller Miss Houck Albany Josephine Iallivan Ballina Minnie Reynolds Newark N. J Syracuse University Sherwood Strong Guy Miller John Yelverton the Yelverton Inc Solomon Carpenter Yelverton Carpenter Patterson Goshen Orange New York Solomon Carpentier Joan Paterson Hackinsack Bergin Jersey Cepiaman Coleman Goehen

Obituary for Mrs. Phoebe Bull of Hamptonburgh

Mrs. Phoebe Bull wife of William Bull died at Stourford New Jersey December 29 at 3 30 pm The funeral will be private at home Wednesday and interment at Hamptonburgh cemetery The Religious Society of Friends of Frienza lists her as a birthright member.

William Bull Phoebe Bull Stour Ford Ember Relizioua Society of Frienza Hamptonburgh Cemetery

Farmer Dies from Anthrax in Binghamton Area

A fatal case of anthrax, a deadly contagious disease among cattle, is reported in Binghamton N F. The victim is C. J. Banta, a prominent farmer who died three days ago. The infection source is unknown but suspected to involve an animal he was skinning.

Binghamton N. F C. J. Banta

Palls on Ice Wrist 18 Broken

Leona Latern, niece of David Sabern, slipped on ice at 4 o clock Friday evening in Texdenen area and fractured her left forearm and wrist. Dr. L. G. Discs reduced the fractures at once.

Leona Latern David Sab Fern L. G

Local notices and business moves in Monroe area

Chas NX Walton of Warwick will open an office in Monroe while keeping his Warwick undertaking business, partnering with D H Piel to run the Warwick end. The Young People's Union meets Jan 1 at Presbyterian Church, and Mrs Rebman hosts the Ladies' Aid Society Friday at 3. Grange and Rockland Electric stockholders elect directors Jan 2 at 1 30 pm. Various social visits, church society meetings, and local road improvements including state road 413 graveling are noted.

Monroe Chas Walton Warwick Monrose D. H. Plel Piel Warwick End George Hull Henry Mapes Gilbert Palen County Cour Young People’s Union Presbyterian Church Francis Maxstadt Cornell University Ladies' Aid Society The Grange and Rockland Electric Company George H. Strong Eureka Society of the Presbyterian Church Robt. Cashman Ethel Patterson Brooklyn Fred J. Knight Elsworth Merritt Merritt Blooming Grove Alex. Thompson Humber Rosamond Townsend Anne.Kerr Buffalo Monroe Garage Company Lake Street Hara ‘8 Smith Schunnemunk Construction Company Highland Mills

Local Notes from Bullville and Surroundings

In Bullville and nearby areas a church supper in St Pauls R 2 Grange Hall is planned for January 6, and local dairy activity includes Birdseye Youngs and Jon McKenns receiving cows to replenish herds. Other items note weather hampering a Christmas program, dairy inspectors from New York visiting Sheffield’s plant, tax collector J Andrew McCombs handling parcels in Crawford, and several residents traveling to New York for visits. A mammoth elm fell Christmas night near Hawkins farm blocking a road, and ice harvesting looms as weather holds.

Bullville Congregation of St Paul's R Caurcy Birdseye Youngs Jono McKenns Maid To Daisy Hallett Middletown GO. W. Youngs Toa Stone’ School Scocchtown Road Toa Methodist Church Sachael H. Dugan Department of Agriculture of New York Sheffields William Reynolds Sheffield Millbrook Dutchess County Marguerite H. Green Helen G Brooklyn Mary Gibson Hortense Evans Manhattan Hortense John Evans 128Th Street J. Andrew McComs Crawford Tares Harry Shafer Thompson Ridge Hawkins Farm Benjamin Rockwell Dauahter George van Kevres Searaville Road Rockwell Hollood Willem Anderson Anderson George E. Taylor Ridge Road

Rabbis of Columbus Fall to Florida Fire 34 19 Score

The Columbus Rabbis were defeated by the Florida Fire 34 to 19 yesterday evening in Golden. Notable scorers include F O Connell with seven of the locals ten points and John Connelly adding three. Players listed: Charles O Connell F O Connell James Moran B Connelis.

Free school on Winthrop Farm Centers on Garden Work

A Rock Hill rural school run by Mrs Heity Browns uses a farm house and veranda as classrooms with no fixed schedule or formal classes. Students learn through garden and home tasks, with arithmetic and language arising from practical needs, aiming to prepare farm children for home farm and social life.

Winthrop College Rock Hill D. C Heity Browns Ballet United States Bureau Madame Montessori Ivolves A. P. Bolland Bureau

Petit Jurors Drawn For Next Term Of Court

List of jurors drawn for the County Court term convening in Newburgh on Monday includes residents from Newburgh and surrounding towns such as New Windsor Cornwall Monroe Goshen Port Jervis Middletown Woodbury Misisisk Highlande Montgomery Greenville Warwick Wallkill Newburgh town Deerpark Hamptonburgh Chester Tuxedo and more with trades listed like butcher ship builder machinist and farmer. Juror names include William Gourley Charles McDowell Thomas Hogan James H Greenwood Robert W Gresp Charles Mengel Samuel Crawshaw Marcus Jones Daniel A Force Theodore Rastetter and others.

Newburgh William * Gourley Charles McDowell Thomas Hogan James H. Greenwood Robert W. Gresp Charles Mengel Samuel Crawshaw Marcus Jones Daniel A. Force Theodore Rastetter New Windsor Augustus D. Mulliner Alonzo Decker A. Everett Brown Cornwall Theodore Ketcham Peter Pia Thomas Wilson Frank C. Wessell Fred A. Schultz J. W. Quackenbush Monroe Henry Mapes Gilbert R. Palen Goshen William A. Rumsey Thomas W. Houston Crawford Moses van Alst George 8. Green Blooming Grove Edward Crotty Port Jervis H. S. Westbrook John BE. Finan James Martin D. W. Fenton T. M. Burnett Middletown August Kroeger George Hommel Fred L. Cortright John F. Decker Woodbury W. M. Gildersleeve George A. Wels Misisisk E. H Eyans Frank Graham George W. Smith William Kniffin Highlande M. E. Reppentinger Charles H. ‘Carpenter Montgomery Charles W. Hill Monea W. Schoonmaker W. ©. Ewing Theodore W. Layman James Ackerman Greenville George Hafner Warwick Frank Jackson J. B. Rhodes Wallkirk William M. Norris

Fifteen Year Old Drunk Found in Newburgh

A 15-year-old boy, unnamed to protect his family, was arrested on Broadway in Newburgh after heavy drinking described as Italian wine and sherry. He collapsed at headquarters and required care, with magistrate Cantline noting possible hospital intervention. Three peers were questioned with limited details. Police may investigate unlicensed wine sales following the incident.

Newburgh Broadway Barrett Tia

Callicoon Man 18 Promoted to Appraiser Role

George W. Wolf supervising examiner in the New York Appraisers Office has been nominated a militant appraiser of merchandise by President Wilson. A 44 year old married New York resident, he has served the government since age twenty four, starting as a clerk and later becoming examiner. He was named supervising examiner in 1911 and is a Calllico on native with Sullivan County ties.

George W. Wolf New York Wilson Wolf Weat 184Th Street Sullivan County

Incompetent Charles M. L. Hurlbert Declared

At a hearing before Commissioner Eugene Bouton and a sheriff's jury at Bouton's office, Charles M. L. Hurlbert formerly of Roscoe and now at Middletown State Hospital was found incompetent to manage his property. Mrs. Hurlbert, represented by Special County Judge Elmer Baker, secured appointment of a committee to manage his estate. Sheriff Kinnie observed the proceedings.

Ldvingston Manor Eugene Bouton Attomes Bouton ML Hurlbert Roscos Middletown Hoa Ital Mra Harlbert Elmer Baker Roscoe Bouton Gm Eherif Kinnle Enefee C. Ashley Middletown State Hospital Hurtbert Baker Hurbert Kionie

Gravel to be spread on slippery road between the city and Bloomingtarg

State Highway Department order calls for covering the road between the city and Bloomingtarg with stone chips and flares once snow disappears. Farmers complained of slipperiness and a request from Mr. Doty prompted the action. Final completion estimate expected today per Bertrand Wait.

W. T. Doty State Highway Department Bloomingtarg Dorts Bertrand HH Sacinees

Chicken Thieves Target Mechanicstown Poultry

Mrs Frantisto of Mechanicstown reports theft from her coop. Six hens and two roosters stolen on Friday night. Police investigate with Officer Bruce McCoach leading the chicken sleuth effort.

Mrz. Frantisto Mechanicstown Salardey Bruce McCoach

Gift to Chief at Port Jerris Police Desk

Chief John FL Latham received a handsome gold fakes pin set with a diamond as a Christmas present from Port Jerris polls department peers. Sergeant Edward Vince and fellow officers presented the gift during a ceremony after the officers had completed duty.

Port Jerris John FL Latham Edward Vince

Three Local Men Seek Game Protector Post in Newburgh

In Newburgh on December 16 thirty two men are willing to serve as game protector candidates for the state. The post pays 900 a year and traces its vacancy to the death of Dr. Willett Kidd. Prominent contenders include Supervisor John Deleper and Harry H. Shaw. A long list of applicants across Orange and surrounding counties names many Newburgh and Middletown residents and area towns seeking the office.

Newburgh Axwa Ts Willett Kidd John Deleperoi Harry H. Shaw Arthur A. McLean Ancn Tiage Walter B. van Ness Carterstreat Josep A. Burrell Central Valley Daniel J. Carpenter Goshen Luzerne Pierce Highland Falls John Deisseroth Millstreet Asabel B. Garrison Walden William L. Tighe Third Street Lyman H Montgomery John H. le Mon First Street Albert S. Hetzel Port Jervis Wm. Mckeel Beacon Street John Rothery Washington Street Frederick F. Williams No. 4 Jona P. McGrane Michael J. Kelaher Wasbingtonville Charles B. Hulse Campbell Hall Nehemiah Andrews Valentine J. Kohl Indie Hope Wm. H. Snyder Carpenter Avenue James A. McLean Overlook Place Hiram B. Tuthill Chester Zechariah G. Masten East Avenue Edward M. Decker Highland Avenue Middletown Wim, G. Batz Greenwood Lake Harry EB Shaw Dubois Street William J. Kane Washington Place Dennel D. Towner George R. Ruey Sterling Forest N. J Lewis Belcher Westtown Frank Smith Johnston

Tragedy as Man Is Pulled Into Coal Chute

Henry Gardner an engineer for the Weat Shore Railroad at Weehawken was loading coal when part of a human body emerged with the coal. The remains were identified as Ralph Riley eighteen of Union Hill, who was tending the elevator and was drawn into the hopper feeding the locomotives.

Henry Gardner Weat Shore Railroad Weehawken Ralph Riley Union Hill

Real Estate Transfer Near Goshen Reported

McWilliams and Houston announce the sale of a fine farm near Goshen. Carston J. Smith disposed of the property to Lewis H. Carpenter of Greenville in this county.

McWilliams & Houston Carston J. Smith Goshen Lewis H. Carpenter Greenville

Lost ring recovered on wash stand prompts arrest in South Falisburg

Peter Fitzellimmons was arrested on December 26 in South Falisburg for allegedly taking a diamond ring valued at $200 from Edward McCann while he washed his hands. He appeared before Justice George J. Klein. held for grand jury and sent to Monticello jail. The ring was not recovered.

South Falisburg Peter Fitzelmmions Edward McCann George J. Klein McCann Simmons Lai Monticello

Charity Ball Fundraiser Hosted at State Armory

The Charity Ball fundraiser opens at the State Armory on New Year’s Day under Hospital Corps Detachment and Lenten Sewing Club guidance. Event proceeds support local charities and feature preparations at N D Mills’ cigar store on James Street led by Lewis E. Smith.

State Armory Hospital Corpa N. D

Club Election and Informal Dance Draw Notables

The January meeting of the O14 Or ichard Crob H] de convened to elect three board members for the coming year and address other business. An informal dance was planned with invitations issued to Misses Lowise Jordan Gertrude Jordan Helen Rowley Ollre Brakes Hortense Becker and Lynéca TBoak for December 20 at the Embry Rooms.

Orichard Chi Board of Gov oTners Lowise Jordan Gertrude Jordan Helen Rowley Ollre Brakes Hortense Becker Lynéca Tboak Embry

Sockalexis Old Fielder Dropped Dead

Louis Sockalexis, Penobscot Indian famed as a baseball player, died of heart disease during a surgery in Burlington. He was moved to Old Town tonight. born a century ago, he hailed from a prominent Penobscot family and was uncle to marathoner Andrew Sockalexis. He ran 107 yards in 16 seconds at his athletic peak and played for Holy Cross, Cleveland, Hartford, Lowell, and Bangor before serving as a local league umpire.

Banger Louis Sockalexis Burlington Old Town Sockalexis Penobscots Louis Andrew Sockalexis Lowell Bangor

Newburgh Five Stalled On Way Home

The Acme basketball team traveling from Newburgh to Monticello was stalled by a storm on the road. Players Kenneth Topping Charles Terpenning Edward Martin Judson Galloway Albert Campbell and William Conyngham were all reported safe earlier today and hoped to reach home soon.

Newburgh Monticello Acme Kenneth Topping Charles ‘Terpenning Edward Martin Judson Galloway Albert Campbell William Conyngham Tome

J. E. Wilkinson Dies at Walden Village Leader

J E Wilkinson longtime Walden resident and former trustee died at his home Thursday after a long illness. Born May 5 1855 in Sheffield England he came to Montgomery County as a boy and later settled in Walden. A staunch Republican he served on the village board water commissioners and the board of assessors He is survived by his wife three children and two sisters.

Walden James Wilkinson Sheffield Eng Bilenville Board of Water Commiselovers

Grace Church Sunday School Hosts Evening of Entertainment

Grace Church Sunday school held a Friday night program that featured Wallace Mackey the human violinist and a Fentriloguise act. Santa Claus gave gifts and candy to the children while a dance followed for a large audience.

Grace Church Wallace Mackey Santa Claus Praseit

Goshenites Plan Clam Supper and Dance

Goshen residents plan to attend a supper and dance hosted by Riverdale Country Club on Thursday evening. The menu features steamed clams and clam fritters with trimmings, served from 6 to 4.

Goshen Riverdale Country Club

Lazis Sets World Altitude Record in France

Georges Lazis Fresch aviator breaks world altitude record by reaching 20 255 feet in a monoplan with ascent from airdrome at Maint Raphael France on December 27 according to Associated Press.

Associated Press Raphael France Georges Lazis Fresch Bia Airdrome

Callahan Hosts Saint Show With New Jersey Sheep

Mr Callahan received a rock of Trewes from New Jersey recently causing attention in town. The Junior Holy Name Society of St Josephs Church with Saint John Berchmans Society plans a minstrel show at St Joseph Hall Mongar with a dance to follow.

Gosted Thomas Callahar New Jersey Holy Name Society St Josnph B.C Saint John Berchman’s Societs St. ‘Jocephe Hall Mongar Ginnasze Ordaaisen Toall Old and Toung

Daughters and Guests Mentioned in Goshen Notices

Goshen area notices report a daughter’s engagement or presence in social events. Mrs Jovan Retin notes her son visiting relatives in New York City, with details indicating family and social connections.

Goshen Der Jovan Retin New York City

Christmas Party Hosted by Miss Marion Plants

Goshen reports Miss Marion Plants entertained a number of friends at a Christmas party held at the home of Mrs. Marietta Fisi flelé last night. Guests enjoyed the sociable evening and a supper contributed to the merriment.

Goshen Marion Plants Marietti Fisiflelé Xurriy Atente

Country Life Club Event Details and Transfers

Fragmented notice indicates a Country Life Club entertainment planned at a Chester home on a Tuesday in January 2314. It mentions William Conklin and associates, with financial figures tied to a Dover company and a hospital connection, plus Tarpon Springs travel plans for Archie Samim and family on a Lenape voyage from New York with transportation arranged.

William Conklin Acd Chester Counter Life Club Tarpon Springs Archie Samim New York Soa Lenape

Entertained Party Noted In Pleasant Gathering

An item describes a social gathering hosted by Mrs Acts EL Totten of Patmese with attendees including Mr and Mrs Pyeeman Rissey and children Cari and Warner from Oosan Cis NL. Also mentioned are Mrs Totten and Mr Wes Terirada Totten of Atantie Car XN.

Wirs BR Whater Domeitas Ingigiiis Mn Mra Pyeeman Rissey Choirea Cari Warner Oosan Cis Acts EL Totten Patmese Noa Wess Terirada Totten Atantie Car

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