Leap Year dances light up St Joseph parish halls
The St Josephs Hall Leap Year dance drew about a hundred couples with decorations and favors honoring St Valentine. Guests praised the social success, while young men pledged to repay the hospitality in spring. High School Girls then hosted their own Leap Year dance at Linden Hall with Bright's Orchestra, and Concordia Rural Arcanum held a ladies night with card games and prizes.
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St. Joseph's
St. Joseph's Hall
Sodality
St. Valentine
C. of M. Sodality
Dean McClancy
D. B. “Sweeney
Burd
John Mullaney
al. Costello
Charles Young
Linden Heil
Arabella Wilcox
Emma 2
Adams
Louise Powelson
Nellie G. Smith
Maurice C. Ashier
Bright
R. A
Concordia Council
Arcanum
Mabel Berting
George RB. Wengenroth
Atchion
Charles H.’ Emde
Orator
Sen Ying
Furmishog Predidore
Unburied Infant Report in Newburgh Case
Laura Johnson, claiming Middletown origins, told coroner Buss in Newburgh that five months ago she gave birth at a hotel kept by Joseph Foster. The infant died before a doctor arrived, and authorities had not arranged burial, leaving the case to charity workers and the coroner. The father is named Schaik, once employed in Newburgh.
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Middletown
Newburgh
Buss
Joseph Foster
Laura Johnson
Schaik
Foster
State Bulletin Shows Health Figures From Middletown
The December health bulletin lists Middletown deaths at 28 and births at 14, a rate of 31.1 and 10.6 per thousand respectively. Measles, whooping cough, tuberculosis, and other diseases are itemized. several towns include Montgomery Goshen Ellenville and Newburgh with their deaths and births. The city’s death rate remains over 20 per thousand, lower than 1906 and lower than the past five years.
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State Bulletin
State Board of Health
Mer
Middletown
Montgomery
Goshen
Wick
Port ‘Servi
Ellenville
Newburgh
Change in the Lives of Hart Davis Employees
Former Hart Davis employees depart from J W Deverest Dry Goods Co after long service. The summer staff, some with fourteen years at the firm, leave on amicable terms amid positive prospects for all parties. The exact future plans remain unclear, with no pressure reported from the new firm. February 15 marks the noted date in the local business section.
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Hart Davis
Gay
Frm
J. W. Deverest Dry Goods Co
Siz
Ieniga
Railroad Freight Theft Ring Busted by City Detectives
New York detectives and Pocket Mendinquir coppers traced a rail freight theft ring over months. Crude rubber worth over twelve thousand dollars and pig tin carloads vanished from paths like Ontario & Western and West Shore lines. Suspects Lewis Barman, James Shay, and Thomas, among others, faced charges as investigators closed in across New England and Canada.
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New York
Chs
Ontario & Western Railroad
al Elie
Pier 4
East River
Weehawken
Jem
Wis
James Shay
Thomas
W Shore Railroad
Festler
Ging
Sim. of This City, A Detector the ©. & W
Wes Wien
New England
Canada
Unpaid Board Bill and Stolen Property Case at Bijou Theatre
A former Bijou Theatre employee, James Green, stayed at Peter Oliverio’s North Street home after the theatre closed. After departing on Saturday, Oliverio reported missing items including a suitcase and other valuables, with suspicion that the goods were packed and removed in a suitcase. The case centers on unpaid board and suspected theft linked to the departing house guest.
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Peter Oliverio
Peter Overly
James Greenl
Charles Carlos
Bijou
North Streat
Derby
Mr. Oliverio
James Streay
Youus
Jeannet
Oliverin
Pat Cerby
Helje
Seacord Bill Seeks Jury Verdict After Insufficient Evidence
Assemblyman Henry Seacord proposes amending the Criminal Code to add Section 410-4. The new provision allows a judge or counsel to direct an acquittal at the close of evidence as a motion to advise the jury to acquit due to insufficient proof. The measure, drawn by A J Scott of Newbury, follows Assembly Speaker Murphy’s guidance.
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Henry Seacord
Amcy
A. J. Scott
Newburra
Murphy Iss Asurphy
Assembly Code Committee
Business Men's Committees Appointed at Thursday Meeting
Board of Directors of the Business Union named several committees at Thursday afternoon session. Members include C. Har, PD S Horie, Wd. E. Siawwen, iva Le Rory, iT mp Rr Bornet, F. T. Munds, St . Millspaush, Hon. F. Todd bh, G Wilson, BL Ruggles, O H Crawford, UF G A Swaha, WL OW Tonne.
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Businera Sion
C. Har
S Horie
Wd. E. Siawenn
Iva le Rory
Bornet
F. T. Munds
St . Millspaush
Collegia
F. Todd
G Wilson
Crawford
Swaha
Newburgh District WMS Plans Middletown Meeting
The Newburgh District of the New York Conference will hold a Women’s Foreign Missionary Society seminary in Middletown on February 18. The gathering will open at 9:15 AM with a prayer, a devotional service, and a luncheon, followed by reports and sessions led by J. C. Beyt and others.
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Newburgh
Assemis
Middletown
New York
J. C. Beyt
Il A.m
Harland
Ama Helms
Fragmentary crime note with unclear names and places
Fragments describe a confinement incident tied to a grits tone attack involving Lawrence Bowman of Newark and Fred Monroe. Details are garbled across several names and locations, including New Sark and Hem P. Young, with scattered dates and numbers.
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Lawrence Bowman
Newark
Fred Monroe
Masithsiot
Hem
P. Young
New Sark Wits
Flood Threat Looms As City Battles Rising Streams
Fragmented OCR text mentions floods and fog with streams rising and streets affected. Neighborhood notes reference warnings, press classified ads, and weather concerns. Limited legible details hinder precise dates, places, or named individuals.
Plight of an Austrian laborer on Jersey road injury
An Austrian laborer employed by Clement & Co on the Eris and Jersey road was riding a front of a dinky engine when a projection struck his leg. His bone fractured, he was brought to Thrall Hospital then to police headquarters, then to Br Huie’s office and finally to a physician for setting the broken leg before returning to his shack.
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Clement & Co
Eris & Jersey Road
Thrall Hospital
McCoach
Br. Huie
Art
Gallagher
Trian
Former Middletown resident seeks cure for nerves
The Philadelphia telegraph reports a story from the New York Times about a Middletown man, known as Mr Lemon, who sought nerve relief through a doctor’s course. The tale mentions his stubborn persistence, late-life work, and connection to local places and people.
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Middletown
York Times
Philadelphia
Lema V.egal
Br. J. Madison Taylor
Mr. Ae
Rome
Crick
Ate So
Een le Enson
Johnson
Sch
Tur Lieutenants Governor Draft for Democratic Ticket
Fragmentary OCR outlines a proposed ticket for lieutenant governor with Senator Tay as a suggested candidate. Text is garbled but hints at a Democratic line and mentions a Senator Tarja of Orage as a possible nominee.
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Tay
Prahohhe
Tarja
Orage
Unclear OCR Record On Erie Destruction and Charges
Fragmentary text describes an Erie related incident involving a recorder Corwin and an employee with charges or disciplinary actions. Mentions a city scene, a severe reprisal, and a reference to school bonds and payments. Details are garbled, limiting precise facts or dates.
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Erie
Corwin
Prize Capture Report From Local Event
A terse note reports a prize win by a participant tied to Mary E. Pembriton and a local event. The fragment mentions securing a prize among four awarded and hints at ties to a person named Rie Tt and a benefit outcome. Details are unclear due to the garbled source text.
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Mary E
Pembriton
Ike
Grafting fruit trees and winter fowl feeding tips
In Chanthem New York grafting fruit trees varies by species with best practice in April to May for apples and pears and cherries needing early grafting. The text also covers winter fowl feeding for eggs, emphasizing healthy birds, ventilation, varied diet, grain mixes, scratch feeding, protein sources, and supplements for laying hens.
Pomona Grange Open Meetings and Winter Blooming Tips
Pomona grange meetings during the program should be open to the public with strong members of the order as speakers. An experienced writer details winter blooming care for Calla and Japan lilies including rest, repotting, light, and watering, plus fall potting and cellar storage guidance.
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Arange
Pomona Kringe
Pomona Grange
A. S.ii
Hear Tetrazzini Treat for Young Ladies Club
Thirteen members of the Roone Ladies Music Club of New York traveled Monday morning, meeting at 5 p.m. at a hotel before attending a performance by Dame Tetrazzini at the Manhattan Opera House. Attendees included Mrs. C. Macardett, Mrs. John F. Dusen, Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Blanchard, and Miss Pard.
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Young Ladies’ Musical Club
New York
Roune Ladies' Musiccl Club
Metropolis
Sgraoent
Mme
Tetrazzini
Macharten Opera House
C. Macardett
John F.dusen
J. Holmes
Apson
Cora AE
Lindsey's New Jos Leaves D and H for Hudson Co
Walter Meror Bie, general manager of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad at Albany, resigns to become chief clerk to A L Culver, president of Hudson Navigation Co and managing director of H O Corea] companies. Culver, formerly vice president of D H Railroad, previously employed Lindsey as secretary.
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Hudson Navigation Co
Walter
Meror Bie Acai
Delaware & Hudson Railroad
Albany
A. L Culver
New Yorkk
Manaslug
Ho, Corea
Culves
Lindsey
Lin
Extinguisher Fall Triggers Small Salter Night Panic
A muffled blast and sizzling sounds upset Stratton Saturday as a portable extinguisher fell from a vehicle causing alarms and a brief evacuation. Patrons fled, several tanks released chemicals, and bystanders watched responders assess the scene before order was restored.
Disappointed Love and a Looming Tragedy Near the City
A distressed report describes a quarrel or misunderstanding that led to a fatal home incident. Witnesses note an attempted assault and a subsequent death at a hospital after an argument over love. An inquiry is expected. the body rests at Scoithonwn Cemetery.
Orange and Sussex Independent Telephone Association Meeting
A meeting of the Orange and Sussex Independent Telephone Association was held at W. C. Ramendell's office in the city on Saturday. Paul of Troy Grigwold and Fitzgerald of Albany represented Hutson River Independent Telephone Association. Other attendees included Otis of the Colonial Newburgh Greenfeld Tuthill Mott C Tuthill Highland, Warwick Valley George Strong and George F. Ketchum Warick, Chester Company members Roe Lawrence Conkling, and Armstrong Farmers Union. Sussex Company represented by proxy. Several matters important to the companies were discussed.
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Orange and Sussex Independent Telephone Association
W. C. Ramedell
Mir Paul
Troy
Grigwold
Mr. Fitzgerald
Albany
Hutson River Independentelephone Association
G. G. Otis
Colonial
Newburgh
Henry Greenfeld
C. T. Tuthill
Mott C. Tuthill
The
Highland Company
George Strong
George F. Ketchum
Warwick Valley Company
George M. Roe
T. PF. Lawrence
FL. Conkling
Chester Company
Mr. Armstrong
Farmers’ Union
Sussex Company
Sussex
N. J
Ellenville Public Library Reopens After Recataloguing
Ellenville marks its reopened public library after Miss Bailey’s absence as Mrs. Addison Stratton takes charge. Fire department events include Wurtsboro fair at McCune's Hotel and a false alarm on Tuesday. Local politics cover Democratic nominations and Republican caucus with several village posts listed. Several residents travel, visit, or attend events, including students’ sports at Norbury Hall and a Huntoon Co presence in town.
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Miss Bailey
New York
Addison Stratton
Wurtsboro
Kimble Hose Co
Trey
Ich Camera
Lincoln
Michella
New Fox Backman, Sr
Hugh Higgins
West End
Fred Whatley
Buffalo
Theodora
J. T. Scott
Elmira
State Reformatory Commissioners
Napanoch
A. A. Brenneman
Huntoon Co
Norbury Hall
Furst Hall
St. John’s Church Bars
Village Hall
Myrrep Co
Woot
Herr FL Heath
Harry C. Derby
C. Howard Hearns
van FL Moffic
Antone Lie Point
John Hubert Roat
Henry FL Heath
John Fick
Alonzo DaWitt
van R.mogit
L. Wester Fuller
Thomas Collins
Mitchell House
Saturdanis Jeanie Richards
Carrie Dorie
Middletown
William Sirouz
Andres Townsend
Greenfield
Adrian Cline
Marr Fred
Tim New Paliz Normal School
Ben. C. Eaton
Eaton Court
Fielen Miler
Port Ben
Ellenville
Hearts and Cupids Party Hosted by Mrs Horton
Mrs T Clark Horton invited about 49 guests to a Valentine party at her home on Rustavenum cave Friday evening. The event featured decorative hearts and Cupid motifs, with a program of instrumental and vocal music presented by Miss Marie Parkers of Goshen and Miss Lola from New York.
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H. Clark Horton
T. Clark Horton
Rustavenun Cave
Mildred Wood
Tron Geshen
Toome
Snjgeis
Marie Parkers
Goshen
Lola
New York
Dairy Company Names and Officials Listed
A scrambled note names Dairy Company figures and associated individuals. The fragment mentions Rice of The Secreture of State, Pridav, Castiston Finn of adietown, Orange tot iy, and James M. OWN, SOR, with Thutrrighth street in New York.
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Dairy Company. Ag
Ipcorporaigs Rice
Pridav
Castiston Finn
Adietown
Orange Tot Iy
James M
New York
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Umpqua
Dermain
Caran
Mewman
Peter Ezhivitiog
PLL
X. Slass
A. EB
Ladingiem
See
Mr. Blart
Boarder
Wilson
Seacord
Liberyy
Alwost
EY Hart
Fiarhor
Tor
Serinayah
Herse
Toelen
Tedters
Hivka
Fert Jone
Pomona Granse
Pomona
Callas
Japan
Geming
New Jos
Stratton
Thinssis
Jandasam
Becaise
Orange and Sussex
of Telephone Association
Democratic Village
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