New Year at Hospital Aides and Changes
1907 hospital notes describe Dr. George F. Brewster’s brief Middletown visit and a Christmas package distribution of 402 for male patients and 100 for female patients. Staff shifts will shift on Jan 1 1909, with day duty starting earlier. News covers new attendants Frank C. Rittweger and John J. Smith, nurse promotions, and Christmas guest visits from local residents, with note of ongoing construction on the female nurses’ home and social events at the hospital.
Community notes and greetings from Englewood hospital
A fragmented local page reports Lathe Downes arriving at a hospital, deckerding in a store room, and John Finest recovering. Mentions Cunningham attendants, Mr and Mrs Janes Guy Martin’s marriage announcement for December 20, and a reflective year end message urging resilience and hopeful spirit for 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Guy Martin
Low Beach
1908 Aldermen Out 1909 Aldermen In
The Common Council will hold an adjourned regular session this evening to finish the year's business and adjourn. After, aldermen and guests will adjourn to the Commercial House for a banquet hosted by outgoing members J. B. Wheeler, Hoss, O. G. Carpenter, W. G. Davis, and L. A. Newton. The new aldermen taking office are Frank W. Elion, Chester Vandermark, Dwight Babrock, Alfred C. Ogden, and Emil E. Els Raaseh. The mayor’s annual message from Robert Law will be submitted at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial House
J. B. Wheeler
Hoss
O. QO
Carpenter
W. G Davis
L. A. Newton
Zavion
Atbargs
Frank W. Elion
Chester Vandermark
Dwight Babrock
Alfred C. Ogden
Emil £. Els Raaseh
Robert Lawrence
Merning
Christmas Festivities and School News in Summitville
In Summitville on December 10 the town reports sickness but also bright events. A Christmas Eve service at A. EB Church drew a large crowd with two well loaded trees and joyful plans. The Social Club hosted guests at the home of Mr and Mrs John Bell for a festive Christmas night with gifts for pupils. Several locals, including Sears and son at Mrs Sears home, share holiday memories. Summitville High School pupils Sylva Kuykendall Vera Walker Samuel Adams and Guruses Kane are home for the holidays. Coasting on the hill remains popular while school building additions are discussed. Conductor Sevens mother visits, Mrs Hall and Mrs Williams visit, and Mr Peck’s home fire is noted. Mrs S A Adams recovers from sickness. Local stores report strong business, and George Boree plans a large new house. The town wishes a happy New Year and aims to improve local affairs.
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Cluk
John Bell
Sears and Son
Stmus
Vera Walker
Samuel Adams
Guruses’ Kane
Monda
Conductor Sevens
George Boyce
Hall
Williams
Peck
S. A. Adams
George Boree
Supervisors Set to Organize In Goshen Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will convene in Goshen on Tuesday for year start organization. Talks of a chairman and clerk, with political balance and fair distribution of offices and assignments, fill the agenda amid long-serving Clerk Stublex and likely reelection of Chairman Ward.
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Board of Supervisors
Goshen
New
Aving
Singh
J. Ereiine Ward
Fegham Stu
Ward
Allines Isir
Stublex
State Road to Callicoon plans adopted by county board
Sullivan county Board of Supervisors adopts state engineering plans for a state road from the stone arch bridge near Ke nova Lake to Falls Mill and Callicoon. It approves two sections with costs and state county town shares, covering Delaware town, Jeffersonville, Henora Lake, and Fosterdale areas.
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Board of Supervisors
Sullivan County Board of Supervisors
State Engineering Department
Kenova Lake
Falls Mill
Callicoon
Delaware
Jeffersonville
Henora Lake
Fosterdale
Fails Mill
Cailicoon
ORN
Ares
Masonic Officers Installed at Warwick Loge
At the regular communication Warwick Lodge No. and aA. Mo installed officers including W M Freak Holbert S Wa M Tielmes J W G LW Clark secretary M Reannct treasurer Fong Sager and others. The list names chanlain Crawford marshal Caswell tiler Rabotte and more, with several officers elected for the Monme lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick Loge
W. M
Freak Holbert
S. Wa
M. Tielmes
J W
G_LW
Clark
Inseph M
Fong Sager
R. S Fermiseh
Biames'p
Tate
M. C.-Samuel Art
M. C.—Benj
KE Chanlain
J. C. Crawford
E. S. Caswell
Chris Rabotte
Trwasnsy
George RO Conklin
AL Cann
Trustes Dy
ALR
Sntherland
Guymard Condemnation Hearing Held in Goshen
A condemnation hearing conducted by a commission appointed by Jaten Tompkins examined witnesses for Jan Vaamied trind Jetset at Gav trans. The panel included Cam. Jas Jonh M. Dietes of Newburgh, Rosco of Middleown, and WNL Hoffman of Goshen. Advertise to the Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guymard
Genta
Christmas Cheer Brightens Livingston Manor
Livingston Manor residents enjoyed a festive holiday season with good fellowship and mild weather. Notable attendees included Miss Josephine McGrath, Miss Amelia FitzGerald, and other local residents as Christmas events and church programs drew families together. A tree service at the Methodist Church pleased children, while Presbyterian services featured a lively program and rewards for workers.
Scattered Earthquake Headlines From Calabria To Sicily
Seismic warnings from Calabria and Sicily warn of widespread tremors and potential aftershocks across Italy. Ancient Reins in Sicily stir fears of quakes with Vesuvian activity linked to past disasters like the Charleston and Marti Que events. Authorities urge preparedness while observers note skyscraper risks and shifting ground in urban areas.
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Calabria
Sicily
Italy
Messina
Catania
Pius X
Vatican
Charleston
Vesuvius
San Frantisca
Actis
Aly
Japan
Sky
Setipeta
San Francisco
York
Unionville Notes Highlight Local Appointments and Visits
Unionville reports Lloyd Shay named warden successor after Selmes resignation. Sussex youths plan New Year reception. Miss Massey sisters spend holidays at Massey home. Salmes and Hanford family news include Christmas with West Milford and Paterson friends. Presbyterian meeting elects J Harvey Hanford and Will Rutan as commissioners. Rev Faivre restengilen presentation planned. Measles victim Elsie Smith noted. Santa visits with gifts and sweets. Ben Clark and Gregory families mentioned among local social notices.
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Yerks
Rio Spe
Meotes
Hussell Selmes Jr
Ar. O. Ual
Tharge
Lloyd Shay Hag
Sussex
Jane
Mary Massey
Dre
Mrs. Massey
Main
J. Salmes
West Milford
Ooe
Wanis Brink
Mount Salem
Middlestown
Kitt Hanford
Passaié
Presbrerian
Spaing Imorming
J. Harvey “Hanford
Will Rutan
Presiyney
Sid Tetown
Faivre
Emery Clark
Rke
Richard Judge
Paterson
Elsie Smith
Bork Chri
Mies Eniera
Ada Tim
Ie Beemer
Ly Keeper
Kenneth Scott
Santa Claus
M. E
Santa
Mrs. I VanSick
New
Ashingtonville
B. Conklin
John £. DuBois
Orange County
John Yours
Lfe
Ben Clark
Hurleyville
West Rock Port
Local Families Attend Christmas Visits and Obituary Note
A stream of brief notices lists visits among families in Otisville and Port Jervis areas. Names include Godeffroy Sundar Sears Olden Parker Norris Cuddeback Van Tuvegen Meid Felter Brown Schmidt Romyns and Griffin. An obituary notes the death of Mrs Phoeb Carpenter widow of Ora G Carpenter at her son Emmet Carpenter’s home in Port Jervis.
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George Vas Sundar
Orisville
Sears
Charies Fiait
Greenville
John Howe
Milton Parker
White Haven
Ham Norris
Chauncer Gumner
Gurmart
J. van Brown
Bessie Mitchel
J. Felter
Waiden
James Conklin
G. Schmidt
Port Jervis
Phoeb Carpenter
Ora G. Carpenter
Emmet Carpenter
Jervis
Mount Salem Notes Christmas Visits And Local Church Event
Christmas at Mount Salem saw Morris and daughter Maud join Barrell Van Atken sisters at Wikertown. Mount Salem Sunday school Christmas program at the church went well. Davenport of Colesville and Dr George Davenport of Garfield returned from three weeks in Porto Rico where he owns an orange grove. Rev Waldron hosted guests from Long Island and P H Hoyt with wife and sister in law Mins dary Hogan of James town NY at 72 Park Avenue. Patterson sent Christmas good wishes to friends at the Hoyt homestead.
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Bolt
Morris
Maud
Barrell van Atken
All Sisters
Wikertown
Mount Salem
Art
Ci Davenport
Colesville
George Davenport
Garfield
Porto Rico
Aes
Waldron
Long Island
P. H. Hoyt
Jamestown
NX. Y
Mins Dary Hogan
Park Avenue
Patterson
Hoyt
Ten Year Anniversary Of Mr and Mrs Peck Of Wurtsboro
Mr and Mrs Peck of Wurtsboro celebrate ten years of marriage with a warm gathering at their dining room. Guests include Mr and Mrs Knif Berths and family, Mrs E De Washburn, Mr Ent E Honter and Harold, and Jay Feinberg with three children. The event featured games, music, and ample hospitality, lasting three hours before departure.
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Knif- Berths
Rob
E. de Washburn
Ent
E. Honter
Harold, Wirtshorn
Jey Feinberg
Cragsteer
N.Y
Meow 18 Vacationing with Norwich Friends
Norwich residents and Middletown New York guests Mr and Mrs James P Tinhe have been visiting Honesdale with relatives and friends. The Independent notes the stay includes local hospitality and social visits during the vacation period.
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Norwich
Norwich Sr
James P. Tinhe
Middletown
N. Y
Honesdale
For Sale Steer Calves and White Cows at Farm
Farm notice offers bull calves ready for service and white cows listed with prices. Names John Artoming and Falrmont Middletown appear as contacts. Contact through Phdu Wdatts for inquiries.
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Relsonabid
John Artoming
Falrmont
Middletown
Phdu
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Ward 17
Russell
Orselic
Chenango
Airs. Wentworth
Liv Wilkes-Barre
Lizzie J. Jones
Hov
Forest Preston
First Baptist Church
Frank C. Rittweger
Shandlee Lake
Sullivan County
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Dan Gifford
Smith
Mary G. Dunas
sAfonzo Stearns
Little Avenue
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William H. Wardes
Moit Ramsey
Monticello
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King of
Jung
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Walter Bickel
Newbure
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Jene Bret
New Yor
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Denver
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Warwick
Monroe
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Josephine McGrath
Amelia Fitaserald
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Fannie Wasign
Florence Gray
Edith J. Smith
Eleanor
Mildred Hull
Charles Benton
Frank Hartizo
Frank Dodge
Family of Liberty
George
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Dodge
FB. Johnson
Sons
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Wilkinson
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Wales
Presbyterian Church
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Ladies’ Aid
Junker
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Dominie
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Times-Press
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N.Y. Satunday
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Ross
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Nori Street
Curisty & Pepsia
Manuying
I. Goshen
Middletown Savings Bank
Middletown, N. Y
Board of Trustees
Daniel Y H. Bailey
Harold B. Woodward
Sec’y and Treas
Qepgenet
Amicutsis
Isiporting Tea Company
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New York
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Rutan Auto Livery CO
P.C. Rutan
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