01 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1910
Page
1
A comparison of piano dealer policies contrasts buyers’ options. Some dealers offer genuine value and clarity, while others inflate prices for lower grade instruments. The piece urges purchasers to think carefully and investigate before buying, offering a cautionary note to wise shoppers.
The dealer pushes a few high grade pianos as stopgap trade draw and sells them at exorbitant prices. He features ordinary pianos in fancy cases with his name on them and touts themselves as high grade while doubling actual values. He uses soothing claims of renowned makers and a special in-house piano to mislead buyers.
The dealer represents in good faith makers of strictly High Grade instruments and carries all styles in stock. He advertises them, pushes their sale, prices them reasonably, and within reach of all. He recommends purchase even if profits are half those on lower grades, using expertise to secure the greatest possible piano value for the least money, and settles for a fair profit for long term success.
The Bates Piano Co asserts it is not the sole honest piano dealer on earth nor the only source of strictly high grade pianos, but it does claim a straightforward commitment to fair dealing and quality in its offerings.
William H. Moore of Newburgh was named for the newly created county detective position. The $1000 yearly salary requires board approval for any disbursements. Moore, a twenty year deputy sheriff, has long served with Newburgh jail staff and previously acted as a county detective in practice. He is known for strong criminal law knowledge and wide county connections.
The Court of Appeals in Albany unanimously affirmed a $7,500 damages award to Mrs. Mary Ryder in the Monroe death of her husband, caused by a defective scaffold at the Mountain Lake Ice Co ice house. Ryder, about 20, survived by a posthumous daughter born April 1908 in Newburgh.
At a Saturday hearing before referee Stanley W. Dexter, lawyers sparred over withdrawing a composition plan that would pay creditors 15 percent in cash and 5 percent later over eighteen months. Opposing attorneys argued withdrawal would reduce total recovery below 17 percent. A further hearing is scheduled for this afternoon.
A notice notes the play The Suffragette will be staged by Friendly Societe on February 8, correcting an earlier misprint that listed February 3 or Feb 88. Exact venue and times not provided.
State highway commission invites bids on February 14 16 and 18 for improving 230 miles of highway across 42 counties at about 3.2 million dollars. Of this 126 miles are county roads funded by state county and town. 105 miles are state funded alone. This is the first instalment with a March session planned for 250 more miles. Awards soon to start spring work. Most roads will use a bituminous top to meet higher motor traffic.
Chief Higham of Middletown sends Walden Cataract Engine Co. bylaws adopted April 22, 1884 to Chief Durkee. Printed in Middletown, found with Middletown Fire Department papers by the late printer J. W. Hasbrouck. None of the bylaws remain in force. George Weller served as secretary. trustees were Augustus Scofield Seth M. Capron Levi L. Gowdy Marcus K. Hill Miken Millspaugh.
Crews on two Erie freight trains escaped injury in a Thursday wreck near Suffern. An eastbound track and a siding were blocked for hours as the fast Jersey City to Port Jervis freight collided with a pick-up train while the latter was moving onto the main line. No injuries reported though cars piled up and damage occurred.
Orange County Pomona Grange legislative committee members M A Lain Westtown Henry Youngs Goshen Seely Stevens Monroe and Master Albert Manning Otisville met Assemblyman John D Stivers Safard to discuss desired legislation The committee were Mr Silvers guests at luncheon at Ros The State Grange meets at Watertown next week Master Manning and about fifteen others from the county will attend.
Edgar J. Harding was reelected chief engineer of the Port Jervis fire department. W. C. Higgins of Sabogomocis was chosen as assistant chief engineer and John Scales of TriStates Co as second assistant. Elections will be held February 10. Treasurer Prussia announced the department would receive 500 this year from insurance tax.
This week in the United States commercial failures total 316, down from 235 last week and 312 the prior week, with 22 percent of the year-ago level. Canada reports 45 failures, up from 32 last week and 36 prior week. US failures by region amount to 113 East, 9h South, 0 West, and 25 Pacific. liabilities of 5.06 or more number 113, down from 116. January liabilities reach 828,691,204 versus 831,079,977 a year earlier.
The Grange County Roee and Roa Improvement Association met at St Elmo Hotel Friday afternoon to wind up affairs. Edward Harriman named head. A treasury surplus will fund a memorial to Harriman for his work in Osage County developing roads and promoting horse breeding and road improvements.
Warry L. Borland, formerly an operator at Cadossa and later a staff agent at Falishurs, has been proposed to the general office in New York City. He is the son of Agent and Mrs L L Borland of Hawkins. The article notes a light literary aside about a professor and a joke about rent.
National Councillor Thomas Kilmore of the United Order, veteran of the Civil War, visits building contractor W. B. Tench. Both Pittston-born. Kilmore served in the Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, Gilmore reenlisted twice and fought in many battles. Kilmore and Gilmore recall bygone days while Gilmore bears the loss of two fingers.
The twenty ninth annual installation of Gen Lyon Post took place Friday evening January 28 at the Post room. Commander A B Wheeler and officers including Lewis Weitz, J W Chaplain Jason Kaifin, C Norris, G H Black, W H Rogers, Lewis Weintz, Joseph Kolfiin etc were installed. Also announces the death of Rev Antonilo G Singsen of Liberty Bell Street Chapel Providence RI a prominent Rhode Island clergyman formerly of Monticello.
Dairymen pleased with outlook as Cloverdale, boarding house for Macy & Co. employees, plans paint work, new driveway, and six additional horses. Matron Mass to be replaced. new supervisor with male assistant. Also coverage of Dairymen's League meeting at Commercial Hotel detailing organization growth across Columbia and Delaware counties and plans for price setting. Marriage of Henry A. Bermiand and Grace N. Husted noted. Funeral of Martin Burt Miller reported with burial in Hillside Cemetery.
In Newburgh New York orders have been issued to close the Newburgh Steam Mills next May one of the city's largest industries. Built in 1844 the Garner estate owned mill has run nearly continuously employing several hundred workers in cotton print cloth manufacture. The estate reportedly plans to sell the property.
Milburn testified at the Milk Trust inquiry denying Marvin Scudder’s figures. He argued the alleged profits were overstated, noting 190,976 dollars profit on New York fluid milk for the year ending June 20, 1908 would equal only about 1.73 percent of company capital and 1.95 percent on tangible assets. He asserted the overall milk profit was under one percent of gross sales, and questioned directions and pricing amid rising freight and farmer costs. The hearing adjourned as records from Broome county clerk J A Brown were presented regarding the Milk Exchange crackdown.
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