Prominent Sullivan County Leader Thornton Dies Suddenly
Hon William L Thornton a longtime Sullivan County figure died suddenly at 9 45 this morning in the yard of his Monticello home from apoplexy. Born November 28 1844 in Brooklyn he practiced law after study with General A Niven. He served as Justice of the Peace county judge and surrogate and held Republican influence in the county through decades. Surviving sister Miss Mary Thornton and a brother Charles who died last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
William L. Thornton
Mr. Thornton
Brooklyn
Ufe
Sullivan County
Monticello Academy
A. ©. Niven
Rock
Thornton
Senate
W. W. Calkina
Joel C. Pisk
Mise Mary Thornton
Charles
Supervisors Audit Multiple Accounts and Contracts Noted
The Board of Supervisors discussed payments for work on county buildings and fireproofing contracts. Drafts were authorized for architect fees and the total project costs reached over forty four thousand dollars with partial completion and pending items. A request for back payments and the correction committee's bill were approved for prompt payment.
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Ball
Mr. Gordon
R. Gordon
Taylor
Hes
Anders
Jordan
Wilson
Walden
Maybrook
Committee On Correction and Reformation
George Wavelllo
Llowemoc Sees Industrial Growth and Local News
Llowemoc reports a growing business boom with a new acid factory and woodwork operations expanding. The area notes heavy snow and rain causing impassable roads, factory dwellings housing workers, and Wilbert Roosa opening a new store. Also mentions a Baptist Church mission sermons and conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeld
Austin Decker
R. G. Roosate
Wilbert Roosa
Liberty
New York Missions
Elmner Winner Dies? Sullivan County Sheriff Close to Pneumonia
Monticello reports Elmner Winner, sheriff of Sullivan County, is very ill at home on the verge of pneumonia. Local officials and family fear for his health as the community awaits updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Elmner
Sullivan County
Taft Supports Military Drills in Early College Years
Ex president taft told a convention that he favors military drills for the first two years in college. The remarks were made at the Hotel Astor in New York on December 20.
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Taft
College
New York
Past
Naonal Collegiate Association
Hotel Astor
Clergyman Fooled by Fugitive Bride in New York Marriage
Ida von Claussen, released on parole from Middletown State Hospital, wed Dr. Francis Albert Dona after eluding attendants. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Jacob Price, who doubts its legality and efforts to locate the couple have failed.
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New York
Mia
Ida von Claussen
Middletown State Hospital For
Francis Albert Dona
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Jacob KB. Price
Washington Helgnts Methodist Church
Matthew J. Claussen
Ada L. Brandt
St. Nicholas Avenue
Sweden
Asylum For the Criminal Insane
Matteawan
Middletown
Arthur 8. Tompkina
Supreme Court
von Claussen
Brother
New York City
Weat 85Th Street
von Clausier
District Attorney's Office
Mine A. Lalley
Brooklyn
Washington Heights
Clausen
East 42Nd Street
Dana
von Clavesen
von Clavasen
Dr. Dana
Hannah Orden
Maurice Haymans
Hannah
Tombs Court
Court of Special Sessions
Sith Street
Claussen
Ida von Claussen Case Ties to Marriage and Incompetence
Ida von Claussen's brother claims her intent to marry Dr Dana, seeks to nullify the union on grounds of incompetence, and alleges guardianship over her estate. She has a history of legal battles, alleged kidnap notes, and multiple involuntary incarcerations culminating in a writ of habeas corpus and parole. Also notes Francisco Albert Dona being unknown in Philadelphia directories.
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Mr. Claussen
Dr. Dena
Justice Tompkins
New Jersey
von Claussen
Sweden
Washington
Charles EB. Graves
Roosevelt
Graves
Supreme Court of the United States
Chas, Strauss
Blackwell
Lsland
Bellevue
Matteawan
Fifth Avenue
Aoer
Middletown
Tompkins
Philadelphia
City Chemist Reports On Dairy Analyses And Mosquitoe Problem
City Chemist Irving C. Bull presents a yearly report noting dairy product examinations including bacteriological and chemical tests on milk cream and ice cream with results posted at City Hall. Special dairy investigations tied to typhoid cases are cited and mosquito prevalence in certain areas urges elimination of breeding sites to improve public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving C. Bull
City Hall
Middletown
Circleville church services report low attendance
In Circleville on Sunday stormy weather reduced church and Sunday school turnout to 18 at each service. The morning sermon was The Lights of Christmas and the evening message Buried Treasures. The Sunday school Christmas program was postponed to next Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circleville
Christian Endeavor
Final Session of Year Held by City Health Board
The City Board of Health met at City Hall with all members present. Reports by Health Officer J L Hanmer and Registrar George R Wengenroth covered November births and deaths. Licenses were set for ice cream makers and milk sellers, all expiring year end. bids for pamphlet printing were authorized. The board adjourned to Monday at 9 PM.
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Board of Health
City Hall
J. L. Hanmer
Shelley
Promises to Pay His Wife Prominent Amsterdam Osteopath Arrested
Dr. Wilfred W. Micks a former Middletown osteopath surrendered to police on a warrant for failure to provide support. He pleaded guilty and agreed to pay his wife 12 dollars weekly for two young daughters. He was released after court approval. Mrs. Micks requested the action. she has been in Amsterdam since the warrant was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Wilfred W. Micks
Middletown
Micka
Micks
Christmas visitors and church repairs noted in South Centreville
In South Centreville on December 29 many residents spent Christmas with relatives in Middletown Greenville Ridgebury Brooklyn and Johnson. Visitors included Miss Elsie Fullerton Mrs Lorne Hardy and Mrs Josiah Conklings. Albert Bogart returned home. Communion Sunday is next. Church seeks replacement pulpit and communion tables after a fire.
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South Centreville
Elsie Fullerton
Middletown
Allen Schafer
Greenville
Sidney Allen
Ridgebury
Lorne Hardy
Brooklyn
Josiah Conklings
Cronk
Miss Green
W. L. Brown
Jennie Travis
Warwick Woman Burned To Death In Home Fire
Mrs Warren Jenkins aged 60 died Monday afternoon near Warwick at her Moe road home in Greenwood Lake mountains. The clothing on her burned when a kitchen stove sparked a fire and she possibly fainted on the porch. Her son Edward 12 saw the blaze and summoned help. fire was quickly controlled. She leaves seven sons and three daughters. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 from daughter Mrs J Harvey McPeek’s home.
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Warwick
Warren Jenkins
Moe Road
Greenwood Lake Mountains
Jenkins
Charles Davia
Calvin
Brooklyn
Warren
Dover
N. J
Samuel
George
Russell
Edward
Ida M
J. Harvey Mc
Peek
Lois
Alice
J. Harvey MecPeek
Health Officer Reports Milk Standards and City Practices
Dr Hanmer's annual Board of Health report discusses milk production and sales to the city from about 40 producers and 18 milkmen, noting fluctuating dairy numbers and a push to standardize safety. He urges consumer care, prompt disease reporting, and personal responsibility alongside ongoing garbage collection improvements in Yonkers and local social efforts.
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J. L. Hanmer
Board of Health
Hanmer
Justice Sutherland Resigns from Supreme Court Bench
Rochester dispatch reports Justice B Sutherland resigns after ten years on the high court. He sent the resignation to Governor Whitman to take effect February 1.
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Sutherland
Rochester
N. Y
B. Sutherland
Aupreme
Whitman
Sanitary Inspector Reports Sewers and School Building Need
Z K Greene presents the department annual report noting 7150 feet of sewers laid last year and urging better garbage ash separation. He praises city school buildings but cites annexes as unsuitable, warning that a new school building elected by taxpayers is essential, as education propositions have been rejected.
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Z. K. Greene
Board of Health
Board of Education
Examination for Copying Clerk in Orange Service
An open competitive examination will be held January 22, 1916 for the position of copying clerk in Orange county. Applicants must be US citizens over 18 and residents of Orange county for at least three months prior to the date of examination.
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Orange County
Citzens
United States
Commission
State Civil Service Commission
Albany
N. W
Indicted Men Enter Pleas In New York Case
David Lamar known as the Wolf of Wall Street and Jacob E B Taylor president of Labor's National Peace Council appeared before Federal Judge Mann and pleaded not guilty. Representative Buchanan of Illinois indicted yesterday vowed to resist arrest as he faces charges tied to the same case.
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New York
David Lamar
Wolf
Wall Street
Jacob EB. Taylor
Labor
National Peace Council
United States
Mann
Buchanan
Washington
Illinois
Howell will admitted to probate at Newburgh
Burrey Sweezey's court in Newburgh acts on the will of Ann Eliza Howell of Blooming Grove. Executor Nathan S. Howell. estate valued at 5000 dollars. Beneficiaries include Emily Steedman 500, James Steedman 600, Belle H Gardner, Nathaniel J Howell, Belle H Tuthill, and Alice Van Lenyen. Pauline VanDumer's will of Blooming Grove valued at 18000 dollars offered for probate. Proof to be taken before probate.
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Newburgh
Burrey Swevey
Ann Eliza Howell
Blooming Grove
Nathan S. Howell
Emily Steedman
James Steedman
Belle H. Gardner
Nathaniel
Howell
Tate
Belle H. Tuthill
Alice van Lenyen
Pauline VanDumer
Swezey
John B. Swezey
Newb
Kempton's Seven Mile Road Village
A description of Kempton near Bradford in England as possibly the longest village in the world, sprawling along a single road for about seven miles. The note emphasizes its sizable length and scattered settlement pattern along the route.
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Kempton
Bradford
England
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W. L. Thornton
Teh
Llowemoc
Id Factory
Yemoc
H. Treyze
Binghamton
Ooth
Francia Albert Dona
Club
Dr. Micks
Elizabeth Carr
Jersey City
R. Carr
Albert Bogart
Yonkers
C. Bennett
M. Seeley
Roz Seeley
Suffern
Floyd Seeley
Slate Hill
F. Kurpick
Mary
W. Brown
J. E. Blades
Orange
Samuel H. Ordway
Willard D. McKinstry
William Gorham Rice
Newbur
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