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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1918

Page

4

Fire at Goshen destroys feed store and bakery

Goshen experienced a major early morning fire that consumed the Conklin & Cummins feed store at 29 Greenwich Avenue and the adjacent bakery of Henry B Seeley. Firebug suspicion arises as surrounding buildings including the Railroad House and a large storefront were scorched. Firefighters from Goshen and Chief Hack battled the blaze as witnesses reported delayed alarms.

Goshen Conklin & Cummins Greenwich Avenue Erie Tracks Brisk Frank Henry B. Seeley Green With Avenue Patrick P. Martin Hiie Thomas Finan’sirectly Harroad Rouse Warwick Nash Tee Ehlers Grand West Streets

Fire scenes at Goshen and surrounding damage

Badly damaged bakery and feed store ruin mark the Goshen fire scene on Sunday. An Erie freight car was destroyed at the Erie crossing. Funeral services for Charles Franc Hawkins will be held at Warwick on Tuesday. Engagement announced for Beatri E Sherman to Charles N Winters of Chester.

Goshen Upper Jeff Seeley Bakery Conklin & Cummins Feed Store Erie Erie Crossing Warwick Charles Franc’. Hawkins Ga J. Sherman Academy Avenue Beatri E Gharled N. ‘Winters Chester

Attempt Is Made to Destroy Stratton Theatre

A possible incendiary attempted to burn the Stratton theatre on Thursday evening after the matinee. Firefighters extinguished a blaze in a box before major damage, with investigators citing incendiary work and discovering matches and debris at the scene. Authorities link the act to other arson attempts in the city and nearby areas, noting similar patterns and suspecting a lone perpetrator. The report suggests further details may appear on page six.

Stratton Theatre West Main Street Sarely Tompkins Dry Goods Company Goshen St. John's Catholic Church James Sitney Crans Tom Dora A Warlag Poruete Crams and Barnes

Wilson says charges against him were framed

The Times-Press reports Wilson, a rival in the recent election, contending the subornation of perjury case is a fabrication. Recorder Caniline discharged the defendant after ruling the crime was not proven, with detectives testifying about alleged bribery schemes and grand jury timing.

Times Caniline Newburgh Hirschberg Jonathan DL. Wilson, Jr John Doe Five Order Caailine Hickey Mate Wilsey Kehl Hiszth Fey Aitiaels Furre Schindler Detective Agency New York Christopher Hicker Icem Pany Haymond Kartanaurh Wilton

American transport Tenadores stranded near Isle d Yeu

The American transport Tenadores, bound from New York to Brest, ran aground on rocks near Isle d Yeu in the Bay of Biscay on Saturday. Advices report those aboard being rescued. Italian officers and sixty one sailors later joined the ship's crew aboard a nearby yard.

Associated Press London New York

Detective Weeks Indicted by Grand Jury in Manslaughter Charge

Nettburgh December 30 Alexander Weeks, head of a local detective agency, was arrested on a manslaughter in the second degree charge. The shooting victim, Levinson, was mistaken for a robber near Scott's Corners and killed by Fred Roselle, a detective reportedly employed by Weeks to aid in exposing freight robberies at Maybrook. Levinson was a cousin of Bernard Levinson of Middletown.

Times-Press Nettburgh Alexander Weeks Levinson Fred Roselle Woeeks Maybrook Scott's Corners Bir Bernard Levinson Middletown

Hampton Farms Buys Thirty Holstein Cows

New York City purchases thirty registered Holstein cows for Hampton Farms. The stock were bought from D. W. Dickerson of Thompson Ridge as the first installment to replace inferior cattle disposed of. The farm aims to maintain only the best class of stock.

New York City New Hampton Farms D. W. Dickerson Thompson Ridge

Election Cases Not Considered By Grand Jury

Newburgh dec 3 none of the alleged violations of election laws are being considered by the Grand Jury though in session adjournment is expected soon if the ten cases are not considered the jury will adjourn shortly.

Times-l’ress Newburgh Grand Jury

Reverend Joseph B Apples Serves in France Mission

A relato describes Rev Joseph B Apples serving as chaplain in France while his wife conducts services in Ellenville at the Methodist church where he is pastor. Mrs Appley, in Warwick, also works as a chaplain. she frequently preaches via visiting speakers and conducts mission services in a nearby parish.

Card From Clarence J. Clifford Card Delayed by Rain

Friends in this city received cards from Clarence J. Clifford indicating a Harley Davidson trip with a side car and plans to tear the south. The card, mailed from Fredericksburg, Virginia, mentions a two day delay due to rain.

Clarence J. Clifford Fraskiin Square Med Freedericksturz Ohford

President Wilson receives freedom of Manchester

President Wilson declares America seeks a partnership of right with Europe and the world, stressing balance of power if needed, as he is honored with the freedom of Manchester amid wartime era discourse. Clemenceau backs Britain's peace terms while Vienna reportedly falls to Bolshevik forces and new German cabinet members are named.

Associated Press Manchester Dec America Europe Wilson United States Clemenceau Britain Paris Chamcter of Great Britain Prem Vienna London Bolshevist Copenhagen Petrograd HUN Central Council of Soldiers and Workmen Germany Herr Noske Kiel Herr Loeb Herr Wishel Reichstag Haase Dittman Saturdauy Berlin Quentin Roosevelt Christha Jon Hauser Quentin Roosevelt France Garzeness Ameriean Llallerwand Quintin Don Hauser

Schools Reopen After Vacation Shortened By Influenza

City schools began Monday after a split Christmas break caused by influenza. New Year’s recess will be one day Wednesday. Seaton Avenue school opens Thursday due to extensive plumbing repairs. Nellie Tyrrell, cooking school teacher, cannot return until after New Year. cooking sessions for the sight school suspended until then.

Seaton Ave Nellie Tyrrell Cooking School Ispear Albany Sight

Milk Producers' School Held At Farm Bureau

Farmers from Orange County attend the Milk Producers School at the Farm Bureau to learn best practices for milk production. Professors Hopper of the American Husbandry Department and Starron of Cornell University lead sessions through December 30 to January 1 covering management, concentrates, pasture, balance of rations, silage, and housing of stock.

Milk Producers Farm Bureau Milk Producers School Rouchsages HL A. Hopper J. H. Barron H. A. Hopper Barron J. H. Barren

Harlow Granted Interlocutory Divorce

An interlocutory decree of absolute divorce was granted by Justice Seecer Saturday morning to Stephen D. Harlow a Walder hotel clerk from Adele Harlew. The marriage began March 16 1904. The case was heard at a special term and was not defended. Anson J. Fowler represented the plaintiff.

Harlow Newhursh Granti F Br Justice Seecer Stephen D. Harlow Walder Adele Harlew Anson J. Fowler

Advertisers Urged to Sign New Rate Contracts

Regular advertisers who have not signed contracts for January 1st new rates are urged to act now. Those too busy to call may telephone the manager for satisfactory arrangements to continue advertising until contracts are signed.

Times-Press

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Middletown Firemen Coshen Hock Hack Caile Washinsion Sain Firebug This City Alice Engeltride Alex. Weeks Weeks Detective Weeks Hampton Farms Freedom OF Manchester Attention
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