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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1908

Page

2

Orange County Times Press masthead and pricing note

A historic newspaper masthead for the Orange County Times Press listing editor Jon D. Stivers and printing company details. It notes semi weekly review of news literature and politics, subscription rates, sample copies, and postal matter details with Middletown postmark and 1906 entry.

Orange County Times Press Jonn D. Stivers Postofics Middletown Congress Orange County Times-Press Middletown Daily Times- Press Dally

February 18 in History Recalls Noted Figures

On February 18 historic figures are listed with births or deaths including Vic Alexander Volta discoverer of yoitn ism born 1671. Charles Lemb born. George Peabody financier died 1863. Charles Henry Davis rear admiral U S N died in Washington. Frances Willard temperance advocate died New York. Albert Bierstadt landscape painter died New York city. Also astronomical notes: Moon rise and set times and planet Mercury position given.

Vic-Alexander Volta Houn Charles Lemb George Peabody Danvers Mess Charles Henry Davis Washington Boston Frances E. Willard New York City Albert Bierstadt New York

Protecting the Children in New York Society's 1875 Work

The New York Society for the Protection of Children, chartered April 27, 1875, combats cruelty neglect and deprivation of children in the metropolis. The 334th annual report by President John D. Lindsay highlights thousands of complaints, hundreds of cases resolved, and numerous arrests with a focus on shelter, care, and legal outcomes for minors.

International Mercer New York Society John D. Lindsay Durigg Fom Kery Ping Tn Hen Amelia Bo Lararng Tehsie Cwaecn

Domestic service demand in Boston shows large decline

A Boston Workers' Union report notes a 33 percent drop in orders for female domestic help from October to January, while the supply rises 27 percent and total placements fall from 308 to 909, signaling waning demand and more applicants from stores and factories.

jFohen Boston Union

Juvenile Court Report Details Welfare Noted Worldwide Aid

A 1907 report on the children's court highlights 11 359 cases and lists funding from nations and states. United States contributions total 7 073 while 11 057 cases involved white children and 626 colored. The document praises reform over punishment and notes international branches in Newburgh, Menteallo, and Kingston with prominent directors and vice presidents.

United States Russia Austria England Germany Newburgh Mentgallo Kingston E. H. Hartiman Augustus D. Juillard Vernon M. Davin Jacob H. Schiff J. Edward ,Simmons Morgen J. O’brien St. Clair McKern Joseph H. Choate D. C. Mills Adrian Iselin, Jr J. Pierpont Morgan

Treating Domestic Help Right In The Workplace

Advice on fair wages and humane treatment in service work. The writer notes workers adapt to money concerns, urges employers to pay fair wages and avoid harsh or abusive conduct, reminding that good workers deserve both praise and constructive criticism. applying these ideas could ease the servant problem.

Gnangh Merey

Refinement and Reform Reflected in Aging Institutions

A lengthy column discusses social issues from a judge’s temper toward a female teacher to the fate of a Worcester church floor and Marl Morgan’s possible purchase of a medieval floor. it also surveys health statistics in Jamestown and New York State, noting rising death causes and eye ear defects among 89,940 schoolchildren. The piece contrasts English sentiment on prison placement with American pragmatism and defends limited architectural choices for public buildings.

Jamestown New York State Nex Rouse Stony Point Vassar College House of Refuge England Dartmouth Princetown Portsland Aesthese

Dinosaur talk turns to graveyard of giants in Saga and myth

A long foreign dispatch from Santiago laments misread fossils such as prestosaurus plesiosaurus and pterodactyl, deriding mythical allegories while listing megatherms glyptodons and other prehistoric giants. The piece mocks sensational claims and contrasts imagination with scientific history, ending with a modern legal note about a $25000 verdict over a superintendent dispute.

Santiago Chile Lewis Carroll Plesiosaurus D. T Ora County Ben Lake Geneva Arzinyt

Local Notes From Circleville Society Scene

Circleville briefs report John Hatch and child ill with illness at Goshen. John T Bull and son William at Yankee Lake. Sulivan family visiting sister Cox last week. Grant Mapes visiting her parents Cox. Mrs Fred Norris's father and mother paid a visit. Haniwh Versilitzer with Mrs William Wallace and others visited this week. William Cylyns confined to the hospital.

John Hatch W. Quile Goshen Chaz John T. Bull William Aresz Yankee Lake Sulivan Fama Staning Cox Grant Mapes Som J. W. Cox Fred Norris Haniwh Versilitzer Abe William Wallace, “Jr Thomas Hennesser Frank Ceddington William Cylijns

Funeral of James E. Taylor Held at Hillside Cemetery

The funeral for James E. Taylor was conducted at his late home on 78 Montgomery Street, then moved to the church at 2 o clock for services. Rev. Menard Tew Reatler officiated. Interment followed in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery.

Mr. Taylor Oostquies James E. Taylor Montgomery Aireot Cornelins Menard Tew Reatler Hillside Cysnelers

Local News Moves Presses from Chester to Middletown

Gregors, owner of the Orange Cawais News, relocates production from Chester to Middletown where the Ramapo Valley Garvie will be published. The Orange County News, founded in 1888 in Chester, remains under N. BE. Conk.

Gregors Orange Cawais News Chester Monnes Ramapo Valley Middletown Orange County News N. BE. Conk

Work on Orange County Telephone switchboard proceeds

The installation of the new switchboard at the Orange County Telephone Co office is advancing rapidly though much work remains. To avoid service disruption, operators will be sent to Kingston for instruction and practice on a similar board, preparing them to deliver a high grade of service once the new board is operational.

Orange County Telephone Co Kingston

Seward Reception Planned by Slate Hill Pupils

Slate Hill February report notes a reception for the Slate Hill school pupils Friday evening with a Grand March at 9 oclock. Patronesses listed include Mrs George Durland Mrs George Martin Mrs C J Terwilliger and Mrs S W Hornbeck. Other items mention Miss ONeal visiting sister Mrs William Skinner Johns Martin ill with a serious illness Wawayands Card Club met Feb 7 prizes awarded Jars Hornbeck and John Martin. Weather mentions eighteen inches of frost and upcoming services by Rev Becker and arrival of Rev Benson from Egypt. Nancy Crawford ill with grip.

Seward Sla George Durland George Martin Terwilliger S. W. Hornbeck John Martin Wawayands Card Club Jars Hornbeck Jane Creeden Becker Slate Hill Benson Egypt Nancy Crawford

Mrs McDermott Funeral Reaches Middletown From New York

The remains of Mrs Marry McDermott reached Middletown from New York at 1 27 Friday afternoon The Requiem Mass was said at St Maonica s Church in New York The body was interred beside her husband Thomas McDermott at St Joseph s Cemetery She survived by two daughters Mary widow of James Sanford and Julia McDermott She was an Irish native remembered by old neighbors Pallbearers included John Griffin Simon Hopkins Jetu Devine W Burke Michael Kainan Michael Dougherty

McDermott Marry McDermott Middletown New York St Maonica’s Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Thomas McDermott James Sanford Julia McDermott Ireland John Griffin Simon Hopkins Jetu Devine W Burke Michael Kainan Michael Dougherty

Cataracts Removed by Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat

Mrs Phebe McNeily widow of J J McNair and daughter of the late Elder Gilbert Beebe of Goshen recently underwent a successful cataract operation. The procedure was performed at the Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital in New York.

Phebe McNeily Gilbert Beebe J. J. McNair Goshen Sugar Loaf Cata Manhattan Ear and Fhroat Hospital New York

Hathaway Hosts Large Birthday Party On Washington Street

Hathaway Ix entertained many young friends at a birthday party Thursday at his home on Washington Street. The children enjoyed games and refreshments were served, making for a joyous afternoon.

Hathaway Washington Street

Infant Death Report From Brooklin Winter Visit

A Brooklin brief notes the death of a infant and mentions Mrs Nelle Mead Schoonmaker and her son staying with Mr and Mrs Metka in Brooklin during winter. The item records a family tragedy in a local community newspaper brief.

Good Work Noticed in Brooklyn Fire Victim Aid

New York papers praise Dr. Fred L. McCrea formerly of this city now at Long Island College Hospital for tending a Brooklyn courthouse fire victim Friday afternoon. He is the son of Mr and Mrs BE McCrea of Middletown.

New York Fred L. McCrea Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn Court House Ll. McCrea Middletown

Adjournment Granted in Goshen Defrauding Case

In the matter of Garry DeFreece the telegraph operator arrested at Goshen for an attempt to defraud Luke Horan of Newburgh out of $32 board bill an adjournment was granted until Monday morning by which time Debreece said a relative would make a remittance enabling settlement.

Garry DeFreece Goshen Luke Horan Newburgh Debreece Lil

Judge Hirschberg Stricken By Illness Again

Judge Michael Hirschberg, recently recovering from a long illness, has fallen ill with grip and tonsillitis. Several family members are also quite ill, according to local reports.

Hirschberg Michael Hirschberg

Preaching in Middletown by Rev Arthur Jamieson

Reverend Arthur Jamieson presiding elder for the Newburgh district of the M E Church will preach at St Pauls Church in Middletown on Sunday morning March 8.

Arthur Jamieson Newburgh M. E. Church Middletown St. Paul’s Church

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