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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1909

Page

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Gaynor Halts Boss Murphy Object to Nine Ashokan Commission

Objections were filed in Albany to the appointment of nine commissioners to review consequential damages from the Ashokan reservoir project in Catskills. The move, linked to Gaynor supporters and Mayor MacClellan’s office, contends insufficient advertisement and improper procedure. Justice Betts reserved decision as attorneys argued over advertising and right to issue the order.

Friends Gaynor New York Supreme Court Betts Albany Catskills Ashonan Cats MacClellan Corporation Counsel Corporation Counsel's New York City Justice Betts George H. Fitts Cohoes William Lustgarten Samuel Green Ulster County Alr Lustgarten Justice Fitts Henry W. Bridges Frederick Cyrus Leubuscher Biz, Powell Kingston New York Corporation Counsel Arthur A. Brown Harris T. Slawson W- D. Brinnier Howard Troy City of

Tom Hadaway in The Fourth Estate narrative mix

The piece discusses Tom Hadaway as the actor playing Sinvestor Nolan in The Fourth Estate at Wallach's. It notes his preference for the name Tom, mentions past voting name disputes, and references variations like Thomas Hadaway and Hadewar, with readers recalling his stage history and public notices.

Mr. Hadaway Sinvester Nolan Echoniz Giri Wallach’s Jis Thomas New York Telegraph Tom Hadaway Hastaway Hadewar Tom Hadaway Montz Bor Sezae Tame

Gunners Out After Rasbits Exhibit Mixup

Reads like a fragmented notice about gunner actions and exhibits labeled Wakeotttes and Pines with scattered names. The text appears garbled, mentioning Leen regreins and Ripieta Press Tyrene in a chaotic summary.

Ege Osndt Leen Regreins Fred Thotne Ripieta Press Tyrene Hare Bert

Still Drilling for Rock Bottom Near Hudson

Goshen correspondent reports ongoing drilling for a rock bottom under the Hudson between Storm King and Breakneck Mountains. The Board of Water Supply of New York City pushes ahead as 767 feet is reached. red shale and hard gravel appear with granite not yet found for a large tunnel. East shaft reaches 590 feet, west shaft 309 feet with chambers blasted. Diamond drills angle toward each other. by plan they will meet under the river at about 1,459 feet depth. Local Board of Trade meeting discusses Coates Goshen Automobile Company stock to fund a new building and tools.

Hudson Storm King Breakneck Mountains Board of Water Supply New York New York City Vail's Dwrer Hahn Mason & Haazier Co Drave Contracting Co J. Harry Co Carr York Goshen Board of Trade Court House F. W. Seward, Sr Coates-Goshen Automobile Company FE. W. Seward C. W. Dennis George F. Gregg J. Floyd Halstead Frank Drake Joseph S Arthur R. Coates

Transfer Tax Chief Hikes Salary Amid Controversy

Report notes a salary increase to 200 dollars for the transfer tax chief after disputed work. Names cited include McElroy and Gallup with a judge involved in decisions. The piece references Warwick Orange and a trolley terminal at East Street, hinting at local political and municipal questions pending.

McElroy Gallup Warwick

Bermudan Native Finds Place in Warwick Household

A Bermudan native, George Steed, 19, living with Supervisor and Mrs. Benjamin F. Vail in Warwick, was brought to the United States after working as a tour guide on Bermuda. He arrived about three months ago seeking a new life and reportedly will be cared for by the Vails as long as he works and remains useful.

Benjamin F. Vail Warwick George Steed Bermuda States Steed United States Chambers Brothers Mrs. Vail Supervisor Vail

Orange County Medical Society to Elect Officers

The annual meeting of the Orange County Medical Society will be held at Goshen on Tuesday January 4 at 1 30 p m Election of officers is on the program with Dr C W Dennis of Goshen delivering the President s address Dr H R Scrarwoat of Port Jervis and Dr A W Preston of Middletown participate in discussions A Tuberculosis Hospital for Orange County is on the agenda Dr G W Shirk of Cornwall will speak Dr W Dennis of Goshen is society president and Dr Henry Lyle Winter of Cornwall is secretary

Orange County Medical Society Goshen C. W. Dennis H.R. Scrarwoat Port Jervis Mscussion A. W. Preston Middletown Orange Cannis G. W. Shirk Cornwalleon-dindson W. S. Gleason Newburgh W. Dennis Society Henry Lyle Winter Cornwall Secretars

Pytherian Sisters Elect Officers In Port Jervis

The Phythian Sisters chose officers Tuesday night with Mrs. Alex Finn as Chief and Mrs. Bison Coleman as Excellent Senior. Other roles included Mrs. William Gibbs Excellent Junior and Mrs Jesse Cronk as MS. The Grand Temple directors include Joan Ferenssm and Edith Perlee. Installation set for January 14 by the metalling depnis Miss Nettle Higbee in Port Jervis.

Chisf Alex. Finn Bison Coleman Witliam Gibbs Jesse Cronk Galen Coleman Angisia Manos Mont Edith Perlee Theron Sinsabanzh Tms Charles Hill Grand Temple Joan Ferenssm Metalling Depnis Miss Nettle Higbee Port Jervis

Callaghan will sustained in Newburgh trial

Newburgh held a midnight Supreme Court session as Judge Tompkins presided over the Callaghan will case. The jury was locked up for the night after a six to five initial ballot in favor of the plaintiff, then shifted to a single verdict after foreman Justice Lawrence urged reconsideration.

Newburgh Tompkins Supreme Court Callaghan Smyth Hammond Lawrence Cornwall Willam Ho Ellis Wallkit Mr. Ellis

Walden Firm French Bros Assigns to Creditors in Walden

The French Bros dealers in dry goods in Walden have made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. Anson J. Fowler acts as attorney for the assignee. The firm members are Ben French Benjamin S French and William French. The business has been in Walden for two to six years after relocating from the northern part of the state. Albany Rec 23.

French Bros Walden Beneft John Simpson Anson J. Fowler Ben Jamin French Dry Goods Company B.S

Mrs Rachel Conch Dies at Glen Wild at 86

Mrs Rachel Conch died at her Glen Wild home Sunday morning aged 86 after a long illness. Born July 4, 1822 in Samerties New York she married James Goweh in 1843 and Glen Wild in 1865. She was the mother of nine children with five surviving including W Couch Cestersile Station Rev H Couch Bienville Robert Couch Orion Margaret Canfield of Sandburg Bend. Funeral held at Contestiile Tuesday with interment at Gien waa.

Rachel . Conch Glen Wild

Clothing Price Reductions Across Multiple Items

A list of marked-down garments shows coats, raincoats, and accessories with new prices. Notable changes include fur coats, leather and oiled coats, and boys wear such as pants and waists now discounted to under one dollar in places.

Holiday Notes from High View and Nearby

Holiday arrivals and locally notable residents are listed including Mr and Mrs Charles Tracy visiting Baltimore and planning Washington travel, Mrs Cortland Benedict and daughter with relatives at Falseburg, W H Ellis hosting boarders, and a Modern Woodmen of America dance at Bulls Hall Bloomingburg with 75 cent wickets and Brock orchestra. Also mentions Mrs Walter Ulmer with husband at Bonnie View, Miss Anna Howard returning from Monticello Training School, George Schneider distributing calendars, and former resident Lot Hoyt visiting sister Mrs V Godfrey Jr. The Christmas tree event at the school featured Santa Grant Davison and gifts. school closes for a week. Tax collection at Fallon's Hotel on January 18 and roads between here and Roosa referenced.

Charles Tracy Baltimore Mr. Tracy Washington Walter Ulmer Bonnie View Anna Howard Monticello Emma Howard George Schneider Miss Couch Grant Davidson Santa Claus J. Blackmore Charles Martin Edward Miller New York Fallon’s Here Roosa Henry Holly Chester Vandermark Middletown Alexander Walter Metropolse E. Prince Fred Newman Joseph Dollaway Neversink Mrs. Casey Will Prince Russell Ellen Schoonmaker Frank Knapp

Impagnable Gap Moves Through Bloomingburg Crossroad

Charles Van Buren must pass the cross road from Bloomingburg to carry the mall forward, navigating the impagnable gap as he proceeds.

Charles van Buren Bloomingburg

Twenty Inches of Snow Dulled Mountain Dale Christmas

Mountain Dale reports a heavy snow spell with twenty inches and occasional six foot drifts over the holidays. Local residents welcomed visitors from Middletown Ellenville Yonkers and Pine Bush. Families hosting Christmas included Mr and Mrs Wesley Gerow and the Andrews household.

Wesley Gerow Middletown George Andrews Frank Ellenville Charles Manning Yonkers Andrews Foster Green Pine Bush George E. Wilson

Louvan Dix to Wed Clarence Ketchum on New Year’s Eve

Mrs Alma G Dix of Middletown visits Newburgh for the holidays as her daughter Miss Louvan Dix marries Clarence Ketchum of this city, formerly of Middletown.

Alma G. Dix Middletown Newburgh D. P. Miller Louvan Clarence Ketchum Newburgh Union

Funeral of Mrs Ira Whitford at Johnson Home

Funeral services for Mrs Ira Whitford of Johnson will be held Thursday at one o'clock from her late home after her death on Sunday night.

Whitford Ira, Whitford Johnson

Fallsburgh Holiday Visits and Erie Cut Opening Delays

Local notices list residents visiting Middletown for Christmas and holidays including Mr and Mrs Henry Holly and Mrs Ellen Schoonmaker. Erie cut opening is delayed again with trains not expected until March 1 despite plans to run by January 1.

ERIE Bergen Tunnel

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