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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1909

Page

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Matrimonial Intricacies in Boyce Divorce Case

Prominent Orange County man Hubert R. Boyce seeks divorce amid a tangle involving his wife Avis Collins Martin Boyce later Mrs. Brown. The case tracks early 1900s marriages divisive letters from Dr George Brown and alleged prior vows and child born, with detectives, clippings, and a Mexico wedding tour amid Florida Atlanta connections.

Hubert R. Boyce Orange County Court Boyce Misa Avis Collins Martin Melville C. Martin Hill Street Atlanta New York City George Brown Dr. Brown W. W. Brinsfield DB. McCoach Mr& Boyce Boyes Brown & Co New York

Many Political Jobs for This District

Senator John B. Rose and private secretary C. B. Shepard from Heocohestt are involved in distributing political appointments. The positions, described as personal patronage, target district influence with several young men from Newburgh named for roles.

John B. Rose C. B. Shepard Heocohestt K.ard Seastor Rose Shepard Nevranteg Aivaur

Alexander Birthday in Live Britain

Harvey Alexander of Live Britain celebrates his fourth year with a birthday observance noted on the Monday in January.

Alexander Harvey Alexander Live Britain Bis Ainets

Taft Inauguration Trip By Local Separate Company Troops

Members of the 24th Separate Company join Fifth and Tenth from Newburgh for a trip to Washington to attend President Taft's inauguration. Special Pullman trains on March 2 connect at Arden, then Pennsy Line to the capital, with parade duties by New York state troops on March 4. 50 to 60 men participate, returning home March 4.

Newburgh Washington, D.C William H. Taft Eddletown Arden Newburg Jersey City Pennsylvania Road Washington Capital National Capital New York State Charles, B. Hughes

Happy Jack Chesbro Plans Farming Over Baseball Return

The famed spitball pitcher known as Happy Jack Chesbro visits North Adams with his mother. He explains he may not join the team this spring, prioritizing farm work and timber logging on his Conway farm, though he could pitch if needed for Stallings and New York.

Jack” Chesbro North Adams Mass Stargaret Cheshro Houghton Street Jack Conway Rex Spason George “Stallings Stallings George New York

Grange marks Lincoln centennial with degrees and dance

Wellkill River Grange met Monday evening and conferred the third and fourth degrees on four candidates. A dance was planned for Friday evening February 26 at the Assembly Rooms. The 10th anniversary Abraham Lincoln birth celebration featured readings recitations and songs directed by Lachies Willard M. Clark. The room was decorated with American flags and refreshments were served.

Wellkill River Grange Abrahaam Lincoln Grange Lachies Willard M. Glark

McQuoids Easy Victors in Basketball Game

The second game in a series between Warlaul Easing Cs and McQuoid Rassias Co was held at the Suck Hoves of the latter. McQuoids won amid a large crowd from the inn organizations. Lineups included Tathin OTUs Rogers and others, with Reading's date yet to be determined.

Warlaul Easing Cs. Ang McQueid Rassias Co Suck Hoves McQuoids Rio Jl Inn Organi Ratings

Repairing Damage of Nebraska Storms

Fragmentary item describes Nebraska storm damage and repair efforts with references to Omaha and western regions. Limited readable names and places appear amid garbled text, noting linemen and telegraph lines involved in restoration activities. The fragmentary report hints at immediate response and ongoing recovery work.

Omaha

No Chance In Condition For Mr Bradweprs Return

Mrs doh Menta FL Bradner returned nc from New York. There was no change in his condition when Mrs Breaner left the hospital Monday al terzeon. He is miner treatment at the Hahvemuana Hospital for stomach and Wadder ivocthie.

Doh Menta Bradner New York Hahvemuana Hospital

George W Cable at Linden Hall in a vivid stage reading

Artistic entertainer George W Cable presented a lively dramatic rendition of Possum Jane andMonsier Jules St Ange at Linden Hall as part of the Monday Night course. His performance, not a reading, brought life to Creole life with strong character delineation, humor, and a striking finale featuring a negro tale and lullaby.

George W. Cable Kincaid Linden Hall Mr. Cable Cable Mr. Caple It ‘Loo Law Parson Jones Jules St. Ange Jules Rir Jtaemorr

Rebuilding Campbell Hall Church Plan Discussed

A Campbell Hall Presbyterian Church meeting at the manse discussed rebuilding after the Sunday morning fire. Rev William Brower Johnson presided and Frank Slaughter served as clerk. Members debated plans to restore the church on the original layout and the trustees were instructed to canvass the community for contributions ahead of a March 15 meeting for further action.

Campbell Hall Presbyterian Church William Brower Johnson Frank Slaughter Aned

Fowler Auxiliary's Old Fashioned Dance at Hall

The Fowler Auxiliary hosted an Old Fashioned Dance at Vy. By Hall on Monday night. Music from LegS orchestra provided lively dancing hours from unknown start to around 2 o clock a.m.

Fowler Vo. Peele Dusters Tair

Condemned Cannon for Orange County Referent Debated

A garbled report notes a proposal in Orange County involving a condemned cannon and a representative named Beadlep. The text hints at introducing militia or military aspects and references a secretary of war. It mentions a state of New Fork and a committee referral to William Aieirs.

Beadlep Aberioe Warty &Way State of New Fork Wiliam

Permanent Roads Promoted Over Dusty Highways

A writer argues for permanent road improvements after a hot summer of dust and mud on state routes to Newburgh. He praises material piles used to repair defects, notes fewer dust problems on nearby roads, and urges continued upkeep to avoid dangerous passes and liability for passing drivers.

Ties-Press Oc Eagher Newburgh Little Britain Pine Bush Goshen Slate Hill Dutchess County Mioré Tam Ilove

Unionville Society Notes Brighten February Town Life

Absent Sidney Westfall visits from Auburn. Dr Seaver of Brooklyn stays with the Rosencranses. Rev Bell of Goshenquet and Rev McDonalds of Camden to preach March 7. Wim. Sweezy hurt cutting wood. Willie Hanford joins New England road at Sussex. Various villagers visit kin and attend events. dogs forbidden until muzzled. Olea Bidwell to perform March 6. influenza mumps prevalent. Jacob Golaesan of Civil War era dies at home. Minstrel and Valentine events entertain at Presbyterian church.

Sidney Westfall Auburn Dr. Seaver Brooklyn W. R. Rosencrans W. R Rosencrans Presbyterian Church Bell W. D. Hanford New England Road Sussex Willie Nathaniel VanSickie Biss Nehie Ketcham Oustille Clarence Lester Schooler Lincoln New York Walter Buckbee Milnois John Buckbee Waterloo Geo. Schults Wallkill Wantare Huagri Ridge Clots Valley Quarrille Ole2 Bidwell Unierville Saterlar Laura Ry Jan Nathaniel VanSic Jacob Golaesan Gvil War Himbar Homestead Greentille

Westminster Sundas School Young Men entertained at the manse

The Westminster Sundas young men classes were entertained by their teachers at the manse on Tussdas avenue. Despite the storm a large number attended the evening of games and music. Refreshments were served by teachers Mow W. A L Hur sin Mos S M Ship men Miss H4u4 Bull Miss Lelia Mitts and Ed Smith.

Westminster Sundas School Ena Mow W. AL Hursin Mos. S. ML

Extension Inquiry Targets Range at Westen's Facility

Reports indicate officials consider extending the target range at Westen's facility. Whitt tailmead and Millars Acciomt are cited in preliminary discussions about compliance and safety measures pending approval.

Orange County Considers Sheriff-Aided Jail Supply Purchases

Albany visit by George Moshier Hy Ie Chadeayne and Templeton urged favorable action on an Ohio County Board of Supervisors committee measure. It would let a board committee buy jail supplies for Goshen and Newburgh with the sheriff, replacing sole sheriff buying. Critics say current law is ambiguous about sheriff powers. Supporters claim saving money and relieving the sheriff of extra duties.

George Moshier Chadeayne John ‘Templetony Orange County Board of Supervisors Albany Austinity Baum Goshen Newburgh Templeton Madeayne Atcome Yéete

Monticello Sports Roundup and Local Fires Brief

Monticello and Middletown basketball rivals clashed at Palatine with Monticello triumphing 34 to 11 while Carpenter of Middletown left injured. A large boarding house at Kiamesha Lake owned by James H. Taytos burned, with about 4000 dollars in insurance. Local bowling results at Beecher's alleys saw Beecher and Martino win first prize. The Monticello Club plans a Goshen bowling trip and other social notes include Wendell Starr and George Dann visiting Washington and Kyle’s New York appointment.

James H. Taytos Kiamesha Lake Watson & Hornbeck Times- Press Edward Carpenter Middletown Monticello Asylum Five the Palatine Asylume Carpenter Asylum Farrell Terwilliger Crilley Brees O’ Connell Morgan Beecher J. Beecher Ed. Martino Mapledoram Connell Scriber Taylor H. Beecher Buckley Goshen A. A A. B. Mapiedoram George Pelton H. B. Stratton B. B. Scriber Frank A. Starr, Jr George L. Dann Washington Teddy Wm. J. Kent F. A. Starr Providence J. c. C. Kyle J. D. Lyons New York Kyle Montielie Vasiir West Bienville Palatine

Leaves for Panama as Nicoll lands post in new railroad work

Alfred Nicoll defeated Washingtonville on Saturday to secure a Panama post with Mr Crowell, formerly connected with the new railroad at WashingtimeMle. Hendrickson bids farewell as Rev. 3. C. Hendrickton preached a final sermon at the Baptist Church in Lestershire and leaves for his new pastorate in Cokoce, N. T.

Panama Alfred Nicoll Washingtonville Crowell WashingtimeMle

Company L Chooses Harry L Steedman As Second Lieutenant

An election at the armory Tuesday evening elected Sergeant Harry L Steedman as the unanimous second lieutenant of Company L, with Major A E McIntyre presiding. Steedman joined the 24th Separate Co in 1894 and served continuously, rising from private in the Spanish American War to corporal and then sergeant, becoming a respected worker for the organization. He is a plumber with Ayres & Galloway.

A. E. McIntyre Harry, L. Steedman Steedman 24Th ‘Separate’ Co Hagh United States Steedmap San Francisco Honolulu Poultte Antil Nergena Steenman Ayres & Galloway

County Central Union Elects Delegates at Newburgh Meeting

Delegates from Middletown Port Jervis Walden and Newburgh attended the Orange County Central Labor Union semi annual meeting in Labor Hall Newburgh Sunday. Officers for the coming half year were elected including President Harry R Thorpe Middletown Vice President John Templeton Newburgh Treasurer Theodore Hendrickson Port Jervis Financial Secretary Charles Hanstien Newburgh Recording Secretary Charles E Daley Port Jervis Corresponding Secretary A Martin Walden Trustees Oliver Wine Port Jervis C F Schlosser Middletown Ezra Mentz Walden W W Snyder Newburgh A business committee for the Orange County Label Bulletin was named with Templeton Schlosser Taylor Martin Lent Hendrickson Blood Phillips. Lent of Newburgh was retained editor in chief and a resolution against hats without union labels was approved. The union endorsed the Newburgh Anti Compulsory Vaccination League and a Legislative Committee was appointed. The next annual outing will be in Newburgh and the next meeting in Middletown in April.

Middletown Port Jervis Walden Newburgh Orange County Central Labor Union Labor Hall Harry R.thorpe John Templeton Theodore Hendrickson Charles Hanstein Charles E. Daley A. ©. Martin Oliver Wine C.F. Schlosser Middetown Ezra Mentz W. W. Snyder Orange County F. Schlosser Herbert Taylor Newburgn A. M. Philips Middiciowz Charles E. Daler Orange Countr County Central Labor Union

Minisink Valley Historical Society 21st Annual Meeting

The Minisink Valley Historical Society will hold its twenty first annual meeting and dinner on Monday February 27. The noon business session occurs in the society room at Port Jervis Free Library and the 1 20 p m dinner is planned at the Fowler House Fort Jervis Speakers include Rev Robert Bruce Clark James Bennet both of Port Jervis and Hon Charles A Evans Assembly member from Orange county second district.

Minisink Valley

Fast Team to Play on M A C Grounds

The annual meet of the Mid Bieieen Athletic association was postponed from Tuesday evening to a later date due to lack of two classrooms. Olver avenue grounds, previously used by the association, will host a first class baseball season opener by Paterson, as planned.

Mid Bieieen Athletic Olver Avenue Asarciados Paterson Cam

Crooked duo in Newburgh nabbed after dodge theft

Two clever crooks named Lous Blagsner and George Brooks entered Alex Goldbare’s clothing store in Newburgh by a sly dodge at night. They confused the clerk and obtained over $30 before trying another ploy. They were arrested at a ferry house and taken to the police station.

Lous Blagsner George Brooks Alex, Goldbare

Brooklyn Man May Die of Injuries

Brooklyn man Herman Manihaner, known as Brookisa, was severely injured in an accident near Shostieche when his wagon toppled a gate and plunged into a ravine. He remains unconscious with uncertain recovery prospects.

Herman Manihaner Brookisa Shostieche Sundar Joe Dees Manithaner

Milanville man Watson Beach struck by train and dies

Watson E Beach a Milanville businessman aged about fifty died after being struck by a moving Southern Tier Express near the Delaware River crossing. Engineer Charles Snyder stopped the train after Beach was thrown under wheels. Beach was taken to his home in Milville and died Tuesday morning. He was well known in lumbering and banking circles and had ties to Buffalo Bill's show in 1890.

Watson F. Beach Milanville Wayne County Pha Charles Snyder Southern Tier Express Naw & Man Cochectan Milenville Delaware River Pennsylvania Mil Beach Ell Beach Beach Promiere Eaening Industrs

Fearsome Flying Devil Sighted Near Newton

In Sussex county Newton New Jersey dispatch reports a South Jersey Flying Devil observed by Charles Robbing near Newton village cemetery and blacksmith John Edgerton. The two men, returning from a sociable, watched a large batlike figure descend, land 40 yards away, and then lift off with a thunderous swoop, leaving them paralyzed.

South Jersey Sussex County Newton N. J Charles Robbing Newton Village John Edgerton Balertile Robbins

Committees Named by Business Men's Association 1909

A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Business Men's Association appointed standing committees for the coming year. Commerce chaired by D. McMonagle with O. Fellots and others. Legislation with John C. Taylor. Public Attractions led by R. M. Rorts. Revilation of Business Hours led by Leo Barnett. Collectons and Credits chaired by B. Todd with L. G. Wilson and others.

Committees OF Business Business Men's Association Russell M. Veravoo Commerce D. ©. McMonagle O. S. Fellots T. Ed. Hayes H. B. Rorce J. V. Demerest Fink Harding John C. R. Taylor James B. Carada Thomas C. Rogers Dwin T. Hanford M.rorty M. ©. Slawson Ira L. Care R.M. Rorts G. C. Rittenhouan B. FP. VanSiekie A. M. Ambier Ketcham Fred & Hogers T. B. Darton Leo Barnett Chirmman C. B. Buck W. J. Adams Frank A. Mundr Sinder Milispaveh Law B. ¥. Todd L. G. Wilson A. E. Ruggies C. E. Crawford C. F. Bennett G.A. Swalm WW. Youngs

Verdict Set Aside in Delaware County Trial

The Delaware County Supreme Court in Delhi set aside a $2,500 verdict against Oscar Coakila and the railroad defendants after a multi day trial. Judge Lyon granted the motion on grounds the amount was excessive and not supported by the evidence. Conklin, previously listed as principal, injured O W & P worker Conklin in June last year when his head struck Lindee at Cooks Falls. A new trial or payment hearing may be scheduled for a future date in Binghamton.

Oscar III Coakila Arsinetihe C W. Rr.hich Delaware County Supreme Court Delhi C. Lo Amdras Msde W. FL White Lyon Liemei Conklin Jreinman Cooks Falls Thrall Hospital Dodge Lyon Bins- Pamton

Assembly Passes Senator Rose’s Bill for Guard Ceremony

The Assembly passes Senator Rose's bill allocating $10,000 to honor the National Guard units of New York State at the inauguration ceremonies for President Taft in Washington. The measure has cleared the Senate and now proceeds to the governor.

Jegislature Mondaraight Assembly Senster Rose Certian National Guard Eanisiogs New York State

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Go. I Happy Jack Chesbro Nebraska Bradwepr George W.cable Unionville Whitttailmead Vis Westein Moshier Chadeay S A ‘Aiany Monticello—Asylum Company L Harry L. Steedman County Central Union Elects Historical Society M A.C Croces OLD Dodge Watson E. Beach Brie Citizen Mil Senator Rose
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