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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
5
Charles W. Morse, once a banker and promoter, arraigned before Justice Dowling on grand larceny and misappropriation charges related to Mercantile National Bank. He pleaded not guilty through counsel and sought a two week postponement to permit a possible change of plea. Hearing set for next Wednesday.
At a San Francisco meeting of the M C A Rev. NL G Poon Ches editor of the Chinese World claimed China is raising an army of 2 million to drive Europeans from China. He said the United States is the only nation with a conference and that Chita is destined to be the greatest nation of earth.
By Associated Press Feb 27 Two brick hotels collapsed in Pittsburg after high water. One man injured and fifteen others narrowly escaped being crushed to death. One body recovered with two missing. Over 20,000 workers displaced as flood recedes. Estimated damage near $2,006.00.
West Orange N J Feb 27 John F Randolph treasurer of the Edison Mig Co committed death by own action today by shooting himself in the head It is believed Mr Randolph was temporary ill likely to recover not stated The Times Press credit for menu from Lincoln Dinner at Liberty House Sullivan County Republican County Officials speakers portraits noted Funeral of Mrs Fannie Wood Asert wife of Magnus Aberr held from her home Saturday Pastor Rev S Vana Drkel DD Westminster Presby and Gider C Ker Old School Baptist pallbearers listed Interment at Hillside Cemetery
B 5gonasion of Montsomers and his wife were found after an apparent attempt at escape caused suffocation. The shock was severe, and the sufferer’s heart appears affected. A trained nurse tends to him as concerned friends observe closely.
An entertainment for the organ fund, directed by Miss Margaret Cunningham, will be repeated at Girt Institute in Goshen on February 4. Leahys orchestra will provide music for dancing. Admission is 23 cents.
The 20th annual Minisink Valley Historical Society dinner will be at Baners Inn in Port Jervis on Washington's Birthday. Dinner starts at 2 p.m. with speakers including Honorables from Warwick and Middletown, Rev. J esex Matin, and William F. Gress of Port Jervis.
Recorder Corwin handled a half hour of arraignments for five intoxication arrests on Falton Street. Little Dan Davis and Ida Davis were found guilty. Dan got sixty days in Goshen jail, Ida received a reprimand. A Slate Hill teamster and Matthew Levins faced similar outcomes, with Levins again jailed for sixty days. Freak Meyer was given ninety days in Goshen jail after a fresh intoxication plea and missed reports.
The funeral of John W. Marvin was held at 9 30 Monday morning from his brother Albert D Marvin’s home on Roberts Street. Rev Dr Chelles Flint Allen of the First Congregational Church conducted the service with former Sheriff J K Alexander among those attending. Pallbearers included Chauncer O VanVet Charles AT Washingtonville James H Smit Edmund Millen RH Arres and John W Demeresti. The remains were taken to Washingtonville for interment in the family plot at chat place.
A. H. Brock, prominent local cigar manufacturer, mourns the death of his father Harris Brock at 90. Harris died Sunday at his home, 335 th street, after long illness. He leaves six sons and three daughters. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from his late residence, with burial at Slate Field Cemetery.
Senator John R. Taylor purchases the residence of E D Tompkins on Hickland Avenue and will occupy it around September 1. The sale was arranged by Case and Tarleor real estate agents. The town congratulates Middletown on this notable decision during Taylor’s 13th visit.
A severe Saturday rain swelled the Shawangunk Kill flooding the WaHniH River area near Phillipsburg. Bridges from Norbury’s mills to Bloomingburg were swept away or damaged, with dams breached and roads flooded. Ice packed the stream, center piers failed, and the Norbury dam released a flood that carried the old bridge downstream. Bloomingburg faced excitement as ice and water disrupted traffic. multiple bridges along Plank Road and Lackey bridges suffered, with damage estimated around $150 to local dams.
Flooding blocked the Otisville road with six feet of swift water and ice. Wide ice cakes filled streets as water receded overnight. The narrative notes a pond dam upstream not in safe condition and predicts further damage if it fails. A barn near Ballville and sheds suffered partial damage with fences destroyed.
In Goshen on February 17 a new trial order was issued after the jury awarded $25 damages in Mitchell vs Cranze County Road Construction. The plaintiff sought $140 claiming losses from t he negligent conduct of the defense. The court ordered a new trial due to insufficient damages as evidenced by the record. Graves case noted: Alber R Graves of Warwick arraigned for rape in the second degree. Graves has engaged J Flord Halstead to defend. Carrigan vs Erie Railroad Co. continued with attorneys Wallis Cox for plaintiff and Bacon Merritt for defendants. trial to resume after a brief recess.
William D. Stratton sues the Delaware and Eastern Railroad for 126966 claiming payment for work done under a contract. Judge A H F Seeser sat as referee and set a further hearing for Wednesday March 1 in his Middie Town offices.
Reports from Weather Barsan indicate the Hudson at Seb Gack Lansing New Baltimer and nearby areas hold back floodwaters. At noon the river stood about fourteen feet above normal with no serious damage reported despite rising level and unsettled conditions.
William Sells, son of one of the Sells brothers known for the Sells Brothers Circus, died suddenly today in New York from gastritis. The death was reported by Associated Press.
A mass meeting at Stratign Sunday discussed Hughes efforts to curb gambling at race tracks. Speakers, including Rev Haines and Marty Lawrence, urged passage of anti gambling laws, highlighting Peter Gray and Apnes-Hari bills. Attendees pressed Governor Hughes to push for equal enforcement and stricter penalties. Continued on page eight.
Eighteen youths were confirmed at Grace Church during the 11 o'clock service led by Bishop David H. Greer of New York. The class was presented to the bishop by Rev. Francis Sydney Smithers. The ceremony preceded a sermon stressing personal temptations and moral duties, followed by plans for first communion next Sunday at 7:30 AM.
A late night raid by Chief McCoach and officers on Louis Malochleb’s pool and poker house at 76 East Main Street halted games and housed thirteen young men and boys along with the proprietor. An anonymous letter to Mayor Robert Lawrence prompted the investigation into alleged underage gambling and illicit craps activity on the upper floor.
A rumor from Erie Railroad circle suggests two timetable changes soon take effect. Train 42, the Mountain Express, and Train 35, the Grange County Express, are said to start and end in Port Jer a and then be routed to Middletown stations.
At St Josephs Hall the Lean Year dance featured Miss Mar Doran from Mounixomierr street singing selections like A Melody of the Lear and They Won’t Do Doran. The event drew warm applause for both performers and the patronesses Miss Celis Netir and Jehan Mallaner.
Hearing in the case of Wad Wellington Wari and D. W. Cordess before Hon. John C. Br. Taxior, referee, at the office of Taylor, Rorce & Rover, was adjourned to February 29. Several witnesses were examined at the hearing Saturday.
A garbled forecast notes additional snowstorms expected after a recent blast. The report mentions ongoing winter conditions and predicts more snow to come before the season ends, with local impact anticipated.
The Ladies Aid Society of West Town Maine will hold a midwinter picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Elward Forsberg on Tuesday February 10 with rainbows event. In other news Mr and Mrs Joseph Lawder of 155 Cotias street mourn the loss of their infant daughter who died Sunday morning February 14.
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