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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
4
The article surveys a dairy and meat industry shift driven by refrigeration and milk preservation advances. It discusses the impact of portable milk supply, condemnation risks for farmers, the vast waste of skim milk, and a proposed process to produce shelf stable powdered milk from farm to city, including economic and health implications.
Still a good shot Roswell C Coleman former surrogate of Orange County was in Kingston Tuesday. He belongs to the famous international rifle team that joined the United States with Ireland to compete and win a trophy. Colonel John Bodine also played on the team. Coleman remains straight and vigorous for his years and can still make bullseye records at long distances despite being out of practice.
A farm worker employed by Smith and Knapp on Maple Avenue near Goshen was attacked early Sunday. The victim suffered head and neck injuries from a sharp instrument. Julius Neuiski was arrested on suspicion and brought before Justice Jesser of Florida, but could not be identified as the assailant and was released. C. Chappell of Goshen defended the prisoner.
The annual Fire Police meeting in the Common Council chamber chose officers for the next year. Captain J C Pitkey was elected, First Sergeant C Elmore, Rounisman C DeRay as officers, and William F E Osberac named secretary.
The Mumerota crew member Jackie Brown, attached to the ship, has returned after visiting caretakers Mr and Mrs W A Boone, now moored on the Mt Hope road near New York Harbor. The fleet proceeds to Guantanamo Bay for spring training.
Mr Clark, a sensation in Wall town, underwent surgery at Thrall Monday for intestinal obstruction. Reports say he is improving and in stable condition today after the operation performed by Dr. Park.
Fragmented notice describes a medical relief product sold by J E Mille druggist. It mentions immediate relief and timing by a unit named NET, tied to American Kidney Aid support. The readable text is garbled but centers on a health remedy for bladder pain offered by a druggist.
Thomas L. Hisgen the Independent party presidential candidate said the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association would file a several thousand dollar damage suit against Standard Oil Co if the Supreme Court upholds the decision dissolving the corporation.
Bishop Greer announces the deposition of Rev Henry R Sargent from the Episcopal ministry. Sargent left the church for Rome and will be received into the Roman Catholic faith in England. He belonged to the Order of the Holy Cross at West Park near Kingston and is about 43 years old.
Jackson runabout owned by C and Crawford burned on a Wednesday evening near Dolsontown. Crawford’s chauffeur Joel W. Houston and a friend escaped before the flames. Fire likely started when rough roads jarred the tank and fumes ignited. car exploded not occurred.
Police report a bay horse weighing 1200 pounds with a two seated wagon without a top was stolen from a Florida livery stable. The thief removed the wagon top and left it in the barn, leaving a new blue striped stable blanket behind.
Miss Margaret Herzog of Honesdale Pa wed William Bean of Goshen at St Mary Magdalen's Church on December 27. Eva B Lewis married SD Barnes at Monroe home, with plans to live at Plattekill after February 1. Joseph Hears Sniffley tied with Miss Esther Tavier at Fitet Presbyterian manse. Funeral of Mrs Flora Hinsley Barlow held at 11 Grove Street.
James Fr. Harding coroner-elect, residing at 126 Linden Avenue, was injured Wednesday at the GO and W shops where he works. A piece of lying steel struck him above the eye causing a painful but serious injury. Dr. Mills treated the wound. Homer Davenport III, a cartm erist, is reported in critical condition in San Diego, California. Funeral of Edward Barber set for Friday at 4 am from his residence 138 West 101st Street New York. burial at Fishkill.
Ellan Ann Nelson wife of Robert Nelson died suddenly at home 43 Woodlawn Avenue Monday afternoon at 4 o clock. She had lived in Orange county 42 years and was born in County Fermanagh Ireland about 67 years ago. She survived by husband two daughters Mrs Frank W Rose and Mrs James N Bursett of Yonkers and sons Robert Jr Henry B Frank L and J Herbert Nelson all at home. James Ryan longtime resident of Ireland born, died at daughter Mrs Robert Cooney 141 Academy Avenue Monday evening after brief illness. He came to America in youth settling at Otisville later moved to Middletown three decades ago married Mary Flynn who died years ago. Survived by daughters Anna wife of Robert Cooney Jr and Mary wife of Robert Cooney Sr both of this city one sister Anna of Port Jervis. Funeral notices will appear elsewhere.
Ira H Baird died from a fall from a cart. Born about 1844 in Garnerville to Abram Baird and Marguerite Reed he served three years in the Civil War after enlisting in the 16th Regiment N J V. Survived by his wife Mary Francis Davey and one son Milton A. Baird of Suffern New York and three sisters and three brothers.
Mrs. Mahala Taylor died at her son Samuel Taylors home on Warren Street Ellenville Christmas Day at age 91. Widow of Alexander Huntington Taylor of Leavenkill they ran the first lock on the D and H canal above Ellenville. She leaves Samuel and George W Tarlar of Buffalo and was grandmother to Ira and Miss Alle Taylor of Middletown. Funeral services were held Monday at the home conducted by Rev Albert B Lord with burial in Fantinekill Cemetery.
Mrs Mary Hulse, Monroe’s oldest resident, died December 23 in her 95th year. Born Fowler in Brooming Grove, she moved to Monroe, worked as a tailoress for Nathan Hulse whom she married. He died forty years ago and she leaves a niece, Mrs James McElroy. Funeral held Monday with interment at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Seamanville where her husband is buried.
Mrs. John D. McCoach learns of her brother Edward Barber’s death at 30:39 this morning at his home 701 West 701st Street. A New York Central railroad fireman for 20 years he was born in Monticello 24 years ago, son of Theodore Barker’s family. He leaves a wife and several siblings including John Barber Port Jervis Charles Barber Monticello and multiple McCoach relatives.
Mrs. Harrict Boyce widow of Judson Boxee and a longtime Phillipsport resident died at her Washington DC home. Her body was brought to Phillipsport for burial. She died at her daughter’s home in the company of relatives. Mrs Boyce was related to Warren J Adams and Alice M Adams of the city. Mrs Sarah M Lansing died at the Goodsparsonage at midnight, aged 92, at the home of her son-in-law Rev John Thompson.
Mrs. Lansing died after a long stay in the community. She was born Sarah M. Herrick, married Rev. A. G. Lansing over fifty years ago. Survived by four children Abeal Lansing Omaha Neb A G Lansing New York Julian Lansing Schuylerville N Y and Mrs J H Thompson funeral Thursday at 2 at the Goodwill parsonage with interment near Schenectady.
William Little McBride aged 81 dies after four months illness in the city. He was a cooper and carpenter, married in 1861, survived by four children and a large family. Susan Honey, widow of S J Holley, dies at 82 with three daughters and four sons deceased. funeral for Mrs Cockrill to be held Saturday at 1:30 p m at her home.
Peter Annese of 64 Cottage street died at his home Wednesday evening at 8 15 from a complication of diseases at age 26. He married Elizabeth Meola on Sept 10 1905 and leaves a wife two children his parents and five brothers in Middletown and three sisters in Italy. Sally Ann Dusenberry long time Wallkill resident died at Mills farm near New Bampton at 91 years six months. She was daughter of Linus and Charity Weed widow of Eliza T Dusenberry and leaves several children and siblings among them Anna C Wilhelmeta Augustus L Sarah E Ida M and two sisters.
Mrs Ida Tibbs wife of William E Tibbs deputy state factory inspector died at Newburgh Wednesday. Tibbs has made many inspections here. Wilkin Bookstaver forty five a newspaper correspondent died at his Hackensack home Wednesday from valvular heart trouble. He was news editor of The Evening Record and former first lieutenant of Company L Rutherford in the Spanish American War. He leaves a wife and two children.
Rose Alley an inmate of the Newburgh City and Town Home was found to have $300 on her person just before transfer to Middletown State Hospital where she had been committed by Judge Seeger after a lunacy commission deemed her insane. She had refused to eat for several days and harbors a delusion that someone intends to poison her.
The Christmas offering for Father Murphy at St John’s Church totaled 436 dollars, about 100 more than last Christmas. Services on New Year’s Day will follow the usual Sunday schedule with Masses at 7:30 and 10 o’clock.
The Hon Fred Northrup former assembly member and Middletown resident will be secretary to Hon Lewis Stor vesant Chanlet. Northrup has served two terms in the Assembly and is related to Charles Shoemaker of this city. Northrup’s move connects Albany and Dutchess County political circles.
Samuel Mills Taser Moore Sanford Mallett Aisin Pardy and Rainey Tassot traveled to New York on Wednesday morning for a Kineo Boys banquet at the Graduates Club on 44th Street. Afterward they attended a theatre and returned home on the Southern Tier train.
Albany reports the New York State Public Service Commission punished the Erie Railroad Company for failing to report train delays. The railroad must file complete corrected delay reports for all business in New York from April 1908 through October 1909, verified for accuracy as directed.
Alfred A. Robie died at 9:10 Tuesday night in Newburgh where he ran a manicure and chiropody business. He was about 37, born in New Hampshire, survived by his widow Litton Sadler Robie and a mother and sister and brother in New Hampshire. He headed the Battle Creek Sanitarium in 1905 1906 and had trained as a nurse at the Battle Creek Sanitarium before moving to Middletown and later Newburgh. Funeral and interment will be in Newburgh.
Lawrence F Conlin hosted a surprise party at 7 Linden Avenue Sheepshead Bay Tuesday night for his brother John H Conlin of Sheepshead Bay. About fifty friends attended, played games, sang, and enjoyed refreshments with music by Malin Wonder.
A 1910 study card by Rev Dr Linscott for the International Newspaper Bible Study Club explores Jesus baptism and wilderness temptations with questions on the purpose of baptism, the Spirit’s signs, the role of fasting, and the temptations’ meaning for spiritual development, inviting written responses from club members.
Orange Lodge No. 306 elected officers including Noble Grand R. D. Botting and Secretary George H. Penner. Installation set for January 11 by District Deputy Grand Master John DeWitt. Various social events, church services, and local notices follow, with a mix of visits, dances, and schedule updates in Goshen New York.
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