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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
3
Harold Chapman in the New York Tribune envisions a sweeping shift as powdered milk preserves nutrients without heating. He notes vast amounts of skim milk waste and argues the new process could cut transportation costs, boost urban supply, aid bakers and infants, and transform dairy economics nationwide.
Hon Ruswell C Coleman former surrogate of Orange county visited Kingston on Tuesday. He was part of the famed international rifle team that traveled from the United States to Ireland and beat the Irish team to win a trophy and lasting fame. Colonel John Bodine also belonged to the team. Coleman remains straight as an arrow and very vigorous for his years able to still hit bulls eyes at a thousand yards or more rivaling the best.
A farm hand employed by Smith and Karapp on Maple Avenue near Goshen was assaulted early Sunday. He sustained head and neck wounds from a sharp instrument. Nerishi was arrested on suspicion and held before Justice Jessup of Florida who released him as the unlikely assailant. C. C. Chappell of Goshen appeared for the prisoner.
The annual Fire Police meeting was held at the Gommen Council. Officers elected include Captain Pirkey, Sergeant C. TH. Elmore, Roll-call man I. Ccey, and Secretary William E. Okborne.
Sailor W. J. Brown of the Minnesota returns from visit with his parents on Mt Hope road to rejoin the fleet in New York harbor. The fleet sails for Guantanamo Bay for spring practice next week.
Fae condition of Supervisor Wi 1M of the town of Wall i was operated on at Thrall Hospital Monday for intestinal obstruction. Reported today as being improved and stable.
A patent medicine advertisement promotes RELIEF IN SIX ROTH claiming rapid relief and cure for kidney pain and urinary issues in women and men. It asserts immediate action and broad effectiveness, endorsed by J. E. White Duggal.
Springfield Mass December 30 Thomas L Hisgen presidential candidate of the Independent party says the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association will file a damage suit for several thousand dollars against Standard Oil Co if the Supreme Court upholds the recent decision dissolving the corporation.
Bishop Greer declares Rev. Henry R. Sargent deposed for causes not affecting character. Sargent left the Episcopal Church for the Roman Catholic faith and sails to England for reception. He belonged to the Order of the Holy Cross at West Park Kingston and is about 43.
C. E. Crawford's Jackson runabout burned to ashes Wednesday evening near Dolson town. Chauffeur Joe W. Houston and a friend were in the car when flames started, likely from a ruptured gasoline tank. They escaped just before the vehicle exploded, and stood sentry along the road to warn oncoming traffic.
Police report a thief stole a wagon top from a livery stable in Florida on Wednesday night. The wagon described as 2 seated with harness, weight about 1,200, with a blue striped blanket were left behind. the thief removed only the top and left it in the barn.
Miss Margaret Herzog of Honesdale wed William Bean of Goshen at St Mary Magdalen’s on December 27. The ceremony was followed by a wedding breakfast and a New York–Elizabeth trip. The bride received fine gifts and will live with her mother in Barnes-Lewis. Also, Eva Barnes and Miss Lewis wed at the bride’s home on Christmas. The couple will be home after February 1 in Plattekill Ulster. Joseph wears Scifin and Miss Esther Taylor married at the First Presbyterian manse with groom a local mason. The funeral of Mrs Florosa Kinsley Barlow was held at 7:34 Tuesday evening at Mrs Sophroniz Corsin’s residence with Rev Robert Oxilvie Kirkwood officiating. Burial followed Wednesday at the family plot in HiNside Come err.
The funeral for Edward Bather is scheduled from his residence at 153 West 11th Street New York on Friday morning. Interment will follow at an unspecified Fish cemetery.
Mrs. Elina Ann Nelson wife of Robert Nelson died suddenly at home on Woodland Avenue about 4 PM She had resided in Orange County for 20 years born in County Fermanagh Ireland aged about 67 Survived by her husband two daughters and four sons Also mentions James Ryan city president who died after brief illness in Middletown native of Ireland with survivors and notes a separate funeral notice elsewhere.
Ira H. Baird born near Garnerville around 1844 died after a fall from a cart. Married about 40 years to Mary Davey of Greenville. Civil War veteran of the 146th Regiment New Jersey and member of General Lyon Post G A R. Survived by wife, one son Milton A. Baird of Suffern, three sisters, and three brothers.
Elenville correspondent reports Mrs Mahala Taylor died on Christmas Day at her son Samuel’s home in Ellenville at 91. Survived by sons Samuel and George W. Taylor of Buffalo and late James W. Taylor of Ellenville. grandchildren Ira and Aliie Taylor of Riddletown. Funeral at home led by Rev Albert B. Lord. burial Fantine Bill Cemetery. Also notices the death of Mrs Mary Hulse of Monroe aged 93, maiden name Fowler, widow of Nathan Hulse. Funeral held Monday with interment at Seamanville Presbyterian Cemetery.
Edward Barber son of Theodore Barker dies in New York at 24. He served two years as Treman on the New York Central railroad and left a widow and three small children. Surviving relatives include siblings John Barber Port Jervis Charles Barber Monticello Mrs John D Mecouch Middletown Mrs Alex Mecouch Rutherford and others. Funeral and interment planned in Philipsport. Also noted is death of Mrs Sarah M Lansing at Goodell parsonage aged 82 due to old age with daughter Rev John H Thompson in attendance.
A long admired resident lived about eighteen years in the community and died at age with funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the Goodwill parsonage. Survived by four children Abeal Lansing of Omaha Dr A G Lansing of New York Julian Lansing of Schuylerville and Mrs J H Thompson. interment near Schenectady.
William Little McBride aged 81 died Tuesday night after a four month illness in this city. He was son of Henry and Mary Seybolt McBride and last of a family of fifteen children named John Ira James Heerry Archie George Nelson Charles Hulett Lamiri Ann Slivia Sarah Jane and Eliza. A cooper by trade and beater, he married Sept 7 1863 at Westtown. Survived by four children Julia Jennie Iva Pearl and William Leon.
Mrs Susan Holley died at the Otisville home of her daughter Mrs Nesfield Cockrill. She was the widow of S J Holler of Spring Glen and aged 82 years and 15 days. Survived by three daughters Josephine Nesfield Cockrill Amelia J R Curyea and Oliva with four sons David A Seathor Sidney and Frank Holley deceased. Funeral at the home Saturday at 1 50 p m.
Peter Annese of 64 Cottage street died at home Wednesday evening at 8 15 from complications of diseases aged twenty six. Survived by parents Angelo and Marie Annese and wife Elizabeth and two children. He came to Middletown seven years ago and worked at O and WV shops until illness. Also noted are obituaries for Sally Ann Dusenberry born June 28 1818 died December 29 aged ninety one years six months, widow of Elija T. Dusenberry, and long-time Wallkill resident. Additional notices include Ida McNear wife of William Tibbs and Wilkin Bookstarer Hackensack newspaper man.
Rose Riley, inmate of the Newburgh City and Town Home, was brought to Middletown State Hospital after a lunacy commission found her insane. She has refused to eat for several days and believes someone intends to poison her. A box of $300 was found with her just before transfer.
The Christmas offering for Father Murphy at St. John's Church totaled 430 dollars, about 154 dollars more than last year. New Year’s Day services at St. John's will follow the usual schedule with Masses at 7:30 and 10 o'clock. Fred Northrup, former Goshen resident and ex Assembly member, is named Secretary to Assemblyman Lewis L. Chanlet, with ties to Dutchess County.
Five Kineo boys Samuel Mills Taylor Moore Sanford Mallett Alvin Pani and Rainey Taylor traveled to New York Wednesday morning for a Graduate's Club banquet at 44th Street. After the banquet they attended a theatre on the Southern Tier, returning that night.
Albany reports the New York Public Service Commission punished the Erie Railroad for failing to report train delays. The agency investigated delays near Jamestown and required complete, verified reports from April 1903 through October 1909 for all New York lines.
Alfred A. Robie died at 9:10 Tuesday night in Newburgh where he ran a manicure and chiropody shop. A New Hampshire native about 37, he previously worked at Battle Creek Sanitarium in Michigan and had been a trained nurse. Survived by his widow Lilien Sadler Robie, his mother, sister, and brother, his funeral and interment will take place in Newburgh.
Lawrence F. Conlin hosted a surprise party for his brother John H. Conlin of Sheepshead Bay at 7 Linden Avenue. About fifty guests attended, played games, and sang into the night. Music was supplied by Malin Wonder and refreshments were served.
A syllabus for International Newspaper Bible Study Club detailing questions on Matthew chapters 3 and 4. It covers baptism, John's stance, the purpose of baptism, temptation's role in Jesus life, fasting, and the nature of trials. It asks members to write on whether temptation is essential for spiritual growth and to discuss divine testing versus human seduction.
Orange Lodge No 506 I O C F elected Nable Grand R D Botting Vice Grand Frank Stewart Secretary George H Penney Treasurer James W Ackerman Financial Secretary Samuel Van Gelder Trustee George H Penney. Next officers to be installed January 11 by John DeWitt. Also notes visits, dances, church services, Christmas exercises, shop hours, a photo spree, a stage show, a significant arrest trip to Chicago, and local sports results.
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