Board abolishes County Detective office effective year end
The Board of Supervisors voted 19 to 2 to abolish the County Detective position, held by William H. Moore for about five years. The move ends the payroll for the office on December 31, with District Attorney-elect Henry Hirschberg previously indicating Moore’s potential reappointment. Chairman George F. Gregg and minority leader Robert H. Clark exchanged tributes during adjournment remarks.
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Board of Supervisors
William H. Moore
Still
Warwick
Henry Hirschberg
Moore
George F. Gregg
Robert H. Clark
Minisink
Gregg
Clark
William J. Duffy
Highlands
Lively Runaway on North Street
A the trolley track snagged a sleigh on North street near Franklin Square, J H Hasbrouck held the reins as the horse pulled free. The sleigh toppled at Dusenberry Building with only the dash board broken and cargo spilled. no injuries or major damage reported.
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North Street
Franklin Square
J. H. Hasbrouck
Rackett & Wood
East Main Street
Dusenberry
Bronze bust unveiled for Very Rev Dean McNulty in Paterson
Colonel William Barbour commissions a bronze bust of Very Rev Dean McNulty of St. John’s R C Church. The unveiling and presentation occur next Monday night at the Entre Nous clubhouse as a token of esteem and friendship.
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Dean
Harcourt Resigns Cabinet to Become Vice Roy of India
A London cable reports Harcourt has resigned from the Cabinet to take the post of Vice Roy of India, signaling a major imperial assignment and political shift.
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Winnipeg
Man
London
Harcourt
Roy
India
Son Wins Bride Picked by Dad
Newton New Jersey story: George W. Shaffer a widower in his fifties arranged a matrimonial notice in Easton Pennsylvania. Anna May Wright, 2 years old, moves in to keep house for Shaffer, his father, and his son Melbon. The wedding occurred on Christmas Day with Shaffer and Mrs Wright announcing the nuptials to the family.
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Newton
N. J
George W. Shaffer
Easton
Anna May Wright
Shaffer
Melbon Shaffer
Junior Prom Is Success
The Junior Prom at Eegle Hall on Wednesday drew fifty couples who danced from 9 to 2 to McConnal's orchestra. Chaperons Mrs. Hulse Miss Adams and Miss Smith oversaw the event with W. R. Rowley as caterer, as the social committee of the class organized a well decorated, festive evening.
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Eegle Hall
McConnal
Burglary Report At O. & W. Foreman Home
P. M. Johnson, section foreman of the O. and W., living at 134 Beacon Street, reported a burglary at his home in the early morning. The thief entered via the cellar door and stole three pairs of trousers and other articles, leaving silverware untouched. police pursue the suspect, not believed to be a professional burglar.
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P. M. Johnson
Beacon Street
McCoach
Greeves
Johnson
Settlement in Pantley case ends Erie death suit
Lila Pantley as administratrix of James F Pantley known Port Jervis man dies in Erie Railroad roundhouse accident May 25 while aiding air pump installation. Case against Erie Railroad Company settled and discontinued before December trial. Widow and two minor children survive. Attorneys Rendick Gardner for Pantley and Watts Oakes Bright for the company.
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Lila Pantley
James F. Pantley
Port Jervis
Erie Railroad Company
Mr. Pantley
Round House
the Erie
Port Jervia
Pantley
Dorothy A
Gessner
Rendick & Gardner
Falls On Ice Injures Horace Morehouse In Prospect
Horace Morehouse of 50 Prospect Avenue fell on the ice Friday morning and sustained serious injuries. He is under the care of Dr. Purdy.
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Horace Morehouse
Prospect Avenue
Purdy
Gain and loss by Democrats in Goshen primaries
Commissioners of Elections at Goshen report changes in party registration after the last primaries. Republicans gain in both First and Second Assembly Districts while Democrats fall in the Second District. Prohibitionists rise in both districts.
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Commissioners of Elections
Goshen
Prohibition
Bodalst
Cin
Lad
League
Double Installation Held by O R C and Ladies Auxiliary
Millard Division No 104 O R C and Wallkill Division No 295 Ladies Auxiliary held a double installation in Red Men Hall. Officers installed include President Mrs Martin Sommers and Vice President Mrs F M Pond, with Mrs Eller Raymond and Mrs C Prime presiding as installing officers.
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C. E. Jones
Raymond
Prime
Hamilton
Millard Division
F. Hawk
A. L Vaughn
Cc. C
E. E. Henry
T.—Wm. Faulkner
D. McMillen
J C
A. L. Vaughn
J. Bullis
Wam. H. Mangan
K. J. Vaughn
F. T. Jones
Two Justices Designated by Governor for Appellate Court
Albany December 20 Governor Whitman designated Associate Justices Alfred J Page and Vernon M Davis for the Appellate Division First Department. Page's designation takes effect at once and Davis's upon completion of ongoing litigation.
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Albany
Whitman
Alfred J. Page
Vernon M. Davis
Appellate Division
First Department
Justice Page
Justice Davis
New York Readies Wage Increases for 200000 Workers
New York on December 30 declares wage boosts for 200000 workers across various trades set to take effect January 1. The increases are expected to total millions in raised pay.
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New York
Special trolley to Goshen for O. and W. Band dance
A special trolley car will leave Franklin Square at 1 36 o clock Friday evening for Goshen to accommodate Goshen residents attending the O W Band dance at Eagle Hall.
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Franklin Square
Goshen
Eagle Hall
Popular Young Couple Weds at Warwick Home
Warwick, Dec 30. In a quiet noon ceremony at Hon M Kane’s home Miss Grace Emma Kane and John Herry Tivingston Todd Jr were married by Rev William Pickslay. The event featured a ribbon aisle, flower girls, and gifts of jewelry. The couple will reside in New York where Todd works as a steel merchant.
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Kane
Merah O'Hehir
Mildred Smith
Madeline Sayre
Victor Hoffman Todd
Bellvale
Rey Pickslay
Bower
Gladge Todd
Harold Todd
New York
Todd
W. R. Rowley
Middletown
Corne
Marvin Dillabough
Colline’ Orchestra
Newburgh
Warwick
T. Todd
Brooklyn
Anna and
Meribah Todd
Donnelan
N. J
Henrie DeBrigard
Mre. Dillabough
Mise Moble Snyder
Marie Parker
Goshen
Irene Carpenter
Monroe
Annalou Outwater
Fanwood
Victor H. Todd
First Congregational Church Choir Repeat Service
The church choir will repeat last Sunday’s special music at Sunday morning services. Assistance includes two violins led by Mr Jin of New York, piano by Stan Douglas, and cornet by John Gorton. Selections include Hosanna with Franklin on violin and Hiedori on organ.
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First Congregational Church
Jin
New York
Stan Douglas
John Gor
Granier
Franklin
Douglas
Hiedori
Capilr
Stabet Mater and Messiah Selection Featured In Concert
Stabet Mater performed with Mr Gordon on cornet and Ava Marie soprano solo by Miss Marguerite Krennich. Mr Franklin joined on violin with piano and organ. Choir presented Hallelujah chorus from Handel's Messiah with cornet piano and organ accompaniment.
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Mr. Gordon
Ava Marie
Marguerite Krennich
Franklin
Hallelujah
Local stores to close Saturday after Friday closures
All shops affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce will close at 6 o clock Friday evening and stay shut until Monday morning.
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Chamber of Commerce
Prayer meeting at St Pauls Church led by Mrs Norton
The women's prayer meeting at St Pauls Church will be held Friday afternoon at three o'clock. Leader is Mrs A G Norton. All women are invited to attend and participate in the service.
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St. Paul's Church
A. G. Norton
Storm Recedes After Severe Weather Disrupts Transit
The Wednesday storm interrupted electric and steam rail services and delayed farmers reaching town. By Thursday conditions improved with roads recovering and little extra public works needed. Officials report minimal sidewalk cleaning and no major storm damage beyond transport delays.
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Hall
Pubic Works
Witkin
Mayor-elect Thompson Honored In City Recorder Portrait Display
A portrait of Mayor-elect A C N Thompson was presented to the city for the Recorders court room. The display already includes portraits of K Clements police justice, John F Bradner, Allen W Corwin, and Howard M Starr, with J E Barnes also represented in the police headquarters collection.
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C. N. Thompson
Recorder’s Court
Seaac K. Clements
Middletown
John F. Bradner
Clements
Allen W. Corwin
Mr. Thompson
Corwin
Anthracite Operators Deny Price Increase Report
New York reports that anthracite operators deny any shortage or recent increase in wholesale prices. They attribute any difficulty in obtaining coal to unprecedented freight congestion and say only wage rises could push prices higher.
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New York
Dec
Germany Recognizes Carranza Government in Mexico
Berlin reports that Germany has extended recognition to the Carranza government in Mexico. The move follows earlier signals of diplomatic interest, amid shifting alignments in the Americas and European policy toward Mexican leadership.
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Berlin
Germany
Carranza
Mexico
Russian Attacks Growing Across Fronts in War Reports
London dispatches from December 30 relay multiple fronts of World War I activity. German reinforcements surge at Arras, Austrian destroyers sink in the Adriatic, and Russian operations threaten Bukowina with simultaneous front-wide actions.
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International News Service
London
Great Britain
Daily News
Asquith
Cabinet Council
Ireland
Hague
Germany
Belgium
Arras
Reuter
Varna
Black Sea
Geneva
Austria
United States
Ancona
Paris
Adriatic Sea
Cadtero
Durazzo
Lika
Berlin
Count Vestart
Reichstag Committee
Paril
National Conference of
French Socialist
Alence
Lorraine
Servia
Associated Press
Gallipoli
Suvla Bay
Petrograd
Bukowina
Bessarabian
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Dad
G. O.P
Milard Division
Lord Derby
Miss Kane
J. H. L. Todd, Jr
Woman's Prayer Meeting
England
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