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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1915

Page

3

Sharp Note Sent to England by U S

Washington reports a strong United States note to Great Britain demanding changes in treatment of American commerce. It warns that British interference harms U S exporters and calls for reimbursement for seized goods, outlining tensions as U S seeks to protect neutral trade amid wartime. The document signals formal communication to British officials and reflects ongoing policy pressure from President Wilson’s administration.

Washington Great Britain United States Birdward United Pace Esswitchey

Romance Ends in Separation Suit in New York Courts

A legal notice outlines the separation suit involving Saraettes and Megha Weel, with details about court dates, attorneys, and the residence of the parties. The document references New York courts and the filing of proceedings for divorce or separation, highlighting the involvement of named attorneys and parties.

Border Killing Subject Of Probe

An inquiry is launched into a border killing and injuries involving soldiers on the river opposite Battle, with state wardens and a representative requesting facets of the incident. Officials aim to determine the cause of the death of Walter Sinkth and wounding of Charles Dorsch near Tratttienly Candin, as police assist in inquiries.

Wastin Kort Ord Genie Chares Soplch Huffade Walter Sinkth Charles Dorsch Trattienly Thoms Oolleer Ta Ionking Ve Pouering

Recognition for American Party gains in voter enrollments

The article notes the American Party crossing 10,000 votes for governor Willon Suteor as it seeks special enrollment. It describes party status, legal steps, and efforts by leaders to organize votes and positions amid unregistered voters.

Willon Justin Elec Honb

William W. Reynolds Contractor Dies in Pennsylvania

Portners New York December 29 William Walthams Hovpolds road contractor who led the Monticello Branch of the Ontario and Western died at Marritt Pennsylvania Saturday morning.

Large Barn Burns on Nicola's Farm

A large barn burned at Charles Nisa Clove Farm three miles from Washington City Wednesday evening of last week. Firefighters battled the blaze as flames consumed hay, feed, and several horses and chickens perished. The fire caused extensive property damage. cause is under investigation with no injuries reported.

Charles Nisa Sina Atitanes Shieh

Unclear fragment from state political update near Sulit Ow

Fragmentary OCR note records unclear stateside political action. Names and places are unreadable. event timing and entities cannot be determined from the legible text.

Counterfeits Circulated In City and Nearby Towns

A misspelled and garbled OCR note reports counterfeit notes circulating in a town and its vicinity. The fragment mentions vendors and merchants and hints at financial concern, but details are unclear due to transcription errors. The piece lacks concrete names, dates, or locations.

Proper garbage can setup and sanitation guidelines

Instructions urge using a covered galvanized can or a wooden box with hinged lid, mounted outside. Clean the bin after each removal, use weak coal tar disinfectants, and bottles of antiseptics sold by drug stores. Solutions of chloride of lime or washing soda are recommended by health authorities to kill germs and mosquitoes. Keep a whisk broom, tilt can to sun for drying, and clean the bin two to three times weekly. Some housewives add shredded grass on newspaper at the bottom to prevent sticking.

Practical Turkish towel ideas for organizing travel and home

The article outlines three practical uses for Turkish towels, including a dry bag inside a closet, a foldable pocket from the towel bottom, and a door attached bag stabilized with screws. It describes methods to stitch borders, create a pocket, and secure the bag with hardware, plus suggested variants for organizing bath items and slippers. Florence Pauline is named.

Wetton

ISTILL UNDECIDED ON APPOINTMENTS

Washington Dec 20 This was authoritatively that the president s mind is still unsettled In regard to the five appointments to be made to the federal trade commination As a result the nominations may not be made until after Jan 1 it is known that Commissioner of Corporations Joseph E Davies has been decided upon George I Peabody of New York was regarded as the likeliest choice besides Mr Davies Other namings now under consideration are Albert D Norton late Progressive candidate for governor of Missouri President J Waters of the Kansas State Agricultural college Edwin N Morley president of the Wilnois Manufacturers association Thomas S Felder attorney general of Georgia ex Governor Ansel of South Carolina Governor West of Oregon and Governor Hodges of Kansas

Washington Khown Joseph E. Davies George I. Peabody New York Davies Albert D. Norton

Ice harvesters arrive in city from Kingston by railroad

Wifty and other aliens arrived in the city this morning via the N W Hailroad and were detained for about three hours awaiting a tram to the ice harvest at Beaver Lake. They travel here annually and have in past years caused trouble by intoxication and brawls requiring special officers to maintain order around the station and vicinity.

Kingston Beaver Lake

Genevieve Clark to Wed James M Thomson in Bowling Green

Washington dispatch reports Genevieve Clark announced engagement to James M Thomson of New Orleans by her parents. The wedding is planned for spring or early summer at the Clark home in Bowling Green Missouri. Thomson, a Johns Hopkins graduate, is from Virginia and the son of Dr and Mrs Augustus Pem broke Thomson of Sum it Polat WV.

Washington Champ Clark Genevieve James M. Thomson New Orleans Clark Bowling Green Miss Clark Thomson Baltimore Johns Thopktin University University Virginia Augustus Pembroke Thomson Sumit Polat W Vu

Mann Measure Before House

Washington reports Representative Munn of Witneis will present a tariff board bill in the House to study revenue laws. The plan, backed by Republicans and Progressives, would create a six member board to inquire and report on tariffs. Democrats oppose the board as usurping House revenue initiations, and Munn expects little chance while Democrats control Congress.

Washington Congress House Munn Witneis Mans

Falls From Roof Fatally Hurt in Newburgh Blooming Grove

Loula Relyea, 64, died after falling from a slanted roof while trying to extinguish a blaze in a chimney connected to a kitchen stove at his sister’s home in Blooming Grove near Washingtonville and Salisbury Mills. He died within an hour. coroner notified after noon Saturday.

Newburgh Blooming Grove Washingtonville Salisbury Mille Loula Relyea Relyea James Conklin Relyen Dubois Meg Conklin Augustus Heller

Settlement in Carite Action Avenges Widow in Archbald

Carbondale Pa December 29 a settlement in the Carite action between Mrs Ranto Crittie Archbald Pa and the N O W Buadroad was announced by Judge E C Newcomb after the court discharged a rule for a new trial The company paid $ five thousand the amount awarded for the death of her husband Currie Crittie who was killed crossing at Archbald several years ago.

Carbondale Ranto Crittie Archbild E. C. Newcomb Currie Archbald

Walking Against Weather Keeps Sidewalks Slippery

The article notes ongoing difficulties from sleet and rain, making walking top heavy with slippery sidewalks. It mentions increasing hazards for footwear and coats, while predicting more rain or snow to bring colder weather tomorrow.

Tuxpam Assaulted by Villas Forces Advances on Vera Cruz

Washington reports Villa forces have begun the occupation of Tuxpam the key coastal area between Vera Cruz and Tampico after defeating Constitutionalists at San Luis Potosi. The arrival marks peace convention troops on the Mexican east coast and signals a strategic move toward Vera Cruz with expected northern troops to join divisions advancing from Puebla.

Washington Mexico Vera Cruz Tampico Villa San Luis Potosi State Department Tuxpam Peace Convention Army Puebla

Winter Test for New Auto Truck

A test of the new auto truck by the Waal Jit Engine Company shows the machine performing its first winter trial. The vehicle was driven over varied sections, reaching the brewery area where it reportedly weighed 7280 pounds after the weigh-in, proving satisfactory performance during testing.

Waal Jit Engine Companys Commansite

Ten Eyck Long Record in Robbery Case Near Sum Minnie

New York December 29 A warrant and lengthy criminal history connect Jacob Ten Eyck to recent home robberies. He allegedly fled detection near Sum Minnie when Detective Hart exited a train, leaping across tracks and being struck. Ten Eyck previously served time at Dannemora prison for housebreaking and is said to have burglarized several homes since an early release.

New York Wailer Hustead Cresskill Piermont Jacob Ten Eyck Summinnie Sullivan Country Hart Ten Eyck Tan Eyck Dannemora

Teachers Select Rochester for State Teachers Convention

In Rochester the State Teachers Association will hold its annual convention. The executive committee announced the decision after a Sunday meeting. Another item notes a Binghamton ordinance restricting replies to inquiries to no more than a specified number of days.

Rochester Binghamton Dera U— Gundgs

Henry Hallock Seeks Orange County Sheriff Seat

Henry Hallock, Woodbury Republican leader and former deputy sheriff under Alex Sutherland, announces candidacy for Orange County Sheriff. Engagement noted for Miss Nellis Greening of Liberty and Harry Howe of Beacon. News mentions transfer and hospital staff ties. local court notices reflect Southland items.

Leary Halleck Woodbury Orange County Hallock Republican County Committee Reputy Sherif Newburgh Alex Sutherland William & Sayer Nellis Ja Greening Albina Greening Liberty Harry Howe Beacon

Ex-Khedive Accused in Looting Case Charges Ended

Fragmented OCR reads about a former ruler linked to a treasury looting. Names appear garbled but imply a high profile case with accusations and court action. The text also mentions domestic strife and unclear motives.

Engagement Announces Sauchter Florence to Thomassen

The engagement is announced between Florence Sauchter and Francis F. Thomassen. Thomassen hails from Staten Island and the couple plans a future together.

Hente BR Seartworth Ther Sauchter Florence Francis F. Thomassen Staten] Island

Grace Dodge Dies in New York at New York Society Leader

Grace Boachey Dodge longtime New York educator and charity advocate dies at home at 22 Madison Avenue. She served as first woman on New York City board of education and led the national Young Women’s Christian Association for eight years.

New York Grace Boachey Dodge Naonal The Young Women’s Christian Association of the United States Madsan Avenue E Betelines New York City William Bart Sarah Headley Dodge Miss Dodge Board of Education Grace National Board of the Young Women’s Chistian Association

Two Die In Jane Street Fire In New York

Two people perished when flames swept the top floor of a three story building at 87 Jane Street. A separate blaze caused $25,000 damage to the Columbia loft building at 27 to 35 West Twenty Fourth Street. Firemen battled alarms citywide from furnace overheating. The Jane Street fire killed Andrew Hahin, 40, and his wife Mary, 39, forcing other tenants into the street in their nightclothes.

New York Jane Street Twenty-fourth Street Jane Andrew Hahin Mary Pantie

President Wilson Reaches 58th Birthday Resting at White House

Washington reports President Wilson is celebrating his fifty eighth birthday with family present and few official congratulators. He remains resting from office cares, handling only necessary business during the holidays. Congress reassembles next Tuesday, with a busy rush anticipated.

Washington Wilson Congress

Ice damages Newton Church in New Jersey

Newton New Jersey December 25 The Presbyterian Church at High and Church streets was badly damaged by ice from recent storms The 39 foot steeple shed ice caused heavy icicles to form The ice loosened during the night and fell through the slate roof into the main auditorium Another section slid down the roof smashing two memorial windows Those of Mrs W W Fieres and David R Hull

W. W. Fieres David RK. Hull

Major Horner Taken By Death

New York Dec 28 Major James Brown Horner a civil war veteran is dead at his home 407 West Twenty first street where he had lived for forty years Horner born in Albany Aug 5 88 enlisted in Hawking Countes at Civil War outbreak Funeral services at his home at 8 pm Wednesday interment Thursday morning West Brighton Staten Island cemetery

New York James Brown Horner Weet Twenty First Horner Albany Hawking Countes West Brighton Staten Island

Estate of Payne Leaves 75000 To Heirs Inwill

The will of Representative Serena E. Payne, who died intestate, disposes of an estate totaling about 75000. Three sisters Maringa Cinta A and a fourth, receive 20000 in cash and a home jointly occupied in Ahura. The residue, over 75000, goes to son William K. Payne of New York.

Auburn N Serena E. Payne Maringa Cinta A Tds A Ahura New York Payne

Ex Sheriff to Run Poor Farm in Sussex County

The Sussex County Board of Freeholders to appoint former Sheriff Edward C Maines as steward of the county almshouse and farm succeeding Floyd Mikison who resigns April 1. Maines previously ran the almshouse for fourteen years and the institution was noted as well managed. The almshouse pays about $800 yearly. Mitchell Inn on Tr edar hosted the sale action in which Sadie Hehl and others were involved after the property was bought by Mrs Adelaide Clark for a sum. Herbert B Borce served as referee. Attorneys were Servin and Cox.

Newton N. J Sussex County Board of Freeholders Edward C. Maines Counir Floyd Mikison Maines Lake Avenge Fred J. Hehl Sadie Hehl Mitchell Inn Treedar Ade la Clark Herbert B. Borce Servin & Cox

Newburgh Defendants Enter Plea At Arraignment

Defendants faced grand jury indictments in Newburgh court. John Ferguson pleaded guilty to a forged check amid intoxication claims. Several others, including Edward White and John Guy, pleaded guilty or not guilty to charges of burglary, carrying weapons, or related crimes with various sentencing dates looming.

Newburgh John Ferguson Justice Tompkins Supreme Coar William C. Johnston Ferguson Fergueen Edward J.collina Will de Fund John Freeman Sherman Johnston Sulity Hamptonburgh Freeman Great Meadows Johnston William VanHouten Edward White Washington Street Carswall Cornwall White Waite John Guy Abbott D. Talmadge Middletown Guy Talmadge Elmira Reformatory Sing Sing Oranzo Sabato Goshen John B. Swezey Wiliam E. van Dozer Thomas A. Gannon Port Jervis William M. A. O'Neill Garfield Clark Eutle H. Houghtaling Vincenzo Strattir Ageault Jobkn Greaney Randell Waddell Caleb H. Baumes Jona Perry Raphael A. Wigan Charles Albert New Windsor PP. Greaney Manguine Antonio Jun- Hee Danny Henry Bullock Charles Cooley N. Deyo Balknap Henry Brown Edward Mines J. Harold McCord

Little Secures Divorce Decree In Newburgh

Interlocutory divorce decree granted to George A Little from Frances R Littie after she left him for another man in Goshen and Laith Town Long Island. The plaintiff cited abandonment and three children. no defense appeared as Philip A Rorty for the plaintiff presented the case in Newburgh before Justice Arthur S. Tompkins. Witnesses included John J. Ehlers and Jessie A Bagiehardt confirming service of papers and relations.

Arthur S. Tompkins Newburgh George Frances R. Littie Philip A. Rorty Littie Goshen John J. Ehiers Laithtown Long Island Hee Ehlers Coustable Russell Jessie A. J. Bagiehardt Plaistif

Whitman to be sworn in again on January 3

New York reports Governor elect Whitman prevented any lapse between Governor Siynn's term end and his oath. He will take the oath again before the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals on January 3 as required by law. Also listed is the engagement news of Miss Carolins Lerow.

New York Justics Tnerakam Apreliats Division Supreme Court Whitman Siynn Hin Sctunih Court of Appeals Mies Carolins Lerow Mra Clarence Lerow Philip W. Babrock Wlora Nyack Mix Lecce Miss Ratharine Lexon Englewood Lina Maynard Babcock

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