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Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1915

Page

6

Six are sentenced by Judge Tompkins in Newburgh

Newburgh December 23, John Freeman colored 40 pleaded guilty to theft from a freight car and was sentenced by Justice Tompkins to two years in Dannemora. Sherman Johnston colored 33 got six months in the county jail. Van Houten 33, also colored, received ten months in the county jail after admitting prior horse stealing. John Guy 28, recently released from Sing Sing, was jailed two years two months for burglary at a Middletown store. Albert Tallmadge 23 white, outside man, ten months in Orange County jail. Edward White colored, ten days for carrying a revolver and six months for selling cocaine, with a suspended sentence previously.

Newburgh John Freeman P Erle Justice Tompkins Supreme Court Freeman Dannemora Sherman Johnston Orange County William Wan Houten Cage Vier Houten Susser New York State van Houten van ‘Houten Tompkins Herbert B. Royce Ihe Gs County Royce Board of Supervisors John Guy Sing Sing Middletown Guy Albert’ Tallmadge Edward White Weel White

Hoppe Again Shows His Billiard Superiority

Hoppe demonstrated his billiard dominance by winning the 14.1 balk line title in New York last spring. He faced top national players, engaged in a balk line and English billiards match in New York against Melbourne Inman, and earned a hollow win in the English style contest. Alfredo De Oro retained the three cushion emblem by beating George Moore at Doyle's Academy. The Champion Billiard Players League formed this year, boosting the sport, while amateurs enjoyed an unusually successful season in 1914.

Hoppe New York Gail Line Hoppe Alse Melbourne Inman Alfredo de Ora George Moore Doyle's Academy

Health Questions Answered in Measles and Tuberculosis Advice

JCHE editor answers reader questions from public health and Albany. Measles spread not by milk but by early contact with an infected child. quarantine and two week watch period are advised. A tuberculous neighbor may be a danger only if the patient misuses sputum or coughs openly. proper care, reporting, and possible institutional treatment are outlined.

JCHE State Department of Health Albany Johnny

Aldermen Hear City Reports At Regular Meeting

The Common Council met Monday night with Clerk George R. Wengenroth reading annual city reports and outlining past year work and costs. Absent were Aldermen Dicks and Kennedy, while and Aldermen-elect DuVall Holly and Ogden attended. The session approved minutes, confirmed sewer assessments, and heard reports from City Clerk Treasurer Taylor, Public Works, Public Safety, and Sealer of Weights and Measures Morton. Reports were filed. tax sale resolution amended. Sunset Avenue refund approved. banks paid. meeting adjourned to Thursday at 8 o clock for year end ceremonies and future organization on Saturday.

George R. Wengenroth Alderman Dicks Kennedy Gould H. DuVall Mr. Dicks H. K. Holly Miles Hancock L.B. A.taylor Commissioner of Public Works R. O. Hollenbeck Commissioner of Public’ Safety John C. Degnan Water Department Police Department Fire Department Sealer of Weights and Alfred Morton Rackett Alderman Keener Alderman Bowers Sunset Avenue Babcock Hackett Bankis Ife Nex Council

Adjou rn ment in Mangin Action in Newburgh

A December hearing in the Mangin partition suit, filed by a sister and brother against another brother, seeks division of a Blooming Grove farm between Monnie and Washingtonville. Witnesses heard. adjourned to January 7 in Newburgh before Commissioner A. J. Seemer. Attorneys included Walter C. and Ticogore W. V. Anthony for plaintiffs and How M.N. Kane for defendants. Harry Welle was stenographer.

Newhureh Mancin Bloom Elwood C. Smith M.N. Kane Harry Welle Newburgh

Court Term Near Close at Newburgh

Justice Tompkins announced the term would likely end Wednesday night after adjourning at 11 Monday morning. Few cases were ready for trial. juries were drawn for Flood City of Newburgh and other actions. Several cases were set for Wednesday or marked off the calendar. one suit settled.

Newburgh Tompkins Uwo City of Newburgh W. H. Meuld James R. Vandemark Crawford Ralph Carpenter Woodbury John Shaw Alonzo Decker Matthew Hayden New Windsor John Reilly Highland Falls Augustus Maebrouck Goshen Isaac Schultz Greenville John Hunt Blooming Grove Stephen Murphy Charles Townsend Walikill Etta G. Hiniman Erle Railroad Co Edward H. Swinden Village of Walden Harry Lydecker Thomas Watts Wesley Wait Postal Telegraph Co George A. Waldorf Erie Railroad Co

Messenger Will Change Politics In Haverstraw

The Rockland County Messenger edited by Fred Newman declares a political shift in Haverstraw. After 61 years as a Democratic paper, owners plan to oppose misrule within the party and align with the Republican faction. Also notes engagements of Helen Schultz to Russell Brazington and Frieda Schultz to Charles Bushmeyer.

Rockland County Messenger Fred Newman Eugene Newman William Cleary Haverstraw Haverstras Democratic Wil Winterion Wiliam Schultz Helen Russell Brazington Frieda Charles Jiushmyer New York

Czar Victorious Along Front in Polish Theater of War

London dispatch reports Russian forces halting German advances along the Vistula and Pilica fronts. Heavy fighting persists at Beura and Rawka rivers as Germans shift focus south toward Pilica while Russians defend Warsaw region. Both sides claim losses amid ongoing struggle across Polish Galicia and East Prussia.

London Poland Nicholas Beura Rawka Pilica Galicia Jnalo Hrono Carpathians Petrograd Warsaw Vistula East Prussia East Prussian Miawe Lautenberg Soldau Kainer Victoriae Miawala

Trustees Named by the Governor at Washington's Headquarters

Newburgh December 23 Governor Glynn on Monday appointed Hon Arthur A McLean and William J Coldwell of Newburgh trustees of Washingtons Headquarters to fill vacancies from the deaths of Rev Michael Sailer and David A Morrison. The board includes Dr John Dero president Rev John Burke vice president Francis J Garman treasurer FL A Jacqueon MD W FL Cassedy Vl Schoonmaker Thomas F Ralfe. The late Dr Salley was secretary of the board.

Newburgh Glynn Arthur A. McLean William J. Coldwell Washington Michael Sailer David A. Morrison McLean Roosevelt John Dero John Burke Francis J. Garman FL A. Jacoueon M.D W. FL Cassedy Vl Schoonmaker Thomas F. Ralfe Dr. Salley Goard

Sunshine Society Faces Trial in New York Action

The state sues the International Sunshine Society to end its corporate existence with the case set for trial in New York early next month. Centhia Westover Alden, president, appears with counsel Martin W. Littleton, who filed an answer denying allegations about management of its institutions including Bensonhurst sanitation and Arthur Home for Blind Babies at Summit.

Talbot Held For Shortage In Village Funds

The village of Cornwall charges Edward B. Talbot with misappropriating public funds totaling 1259.22 for one year of his tenure as village clerk and water tax collector. The case, heard before Justice Samuel Dunn, binds Talbot over in 2590 bond to the grand jury. bond signed by Hattie M Talbot and Frances F Ward.

Cornwall Edward B. Talbot Samuel Dunn Talbot Hattie M. Talbot Frances F. Ward Mr. Talbot

Protest Petition Seeks Whitman Inquiry in Cleary Case

In Rockland County New York a petition circulated in Havershaw and surrounding towns shows residents oppose the verdict in the Cleary murder case. More than 50 signers call for Governor Whitman to order an immediate investigation of the trial.

New York Rockland County William V Leary Havershaw Eugene MM Newman Charles 8 Whitman Havertrae Alont

Irregular OCR item on Interstate Commerce Commission ruling

An incoherent OCR fragment describes an ICC decision affecting Erie and revenue, mentioning schedules between SLO and 37 and an advertisement for air travel. The readable text hints at a regulatory action impacting earnings and transport lines but lacks clear dates or names.

York Erie Interstate Commerse Commission Bettom Slo

Chautauqua Plans Spring Chautauqua Assn Seeks Guarantors

AChautauqua event is planned for April in the city with organizer i Downey of the Chautauqua Association of Pennsylvania securing 50 guarantors. The week long program at Stratton Theatre features Madame Scotney, The Crawford Adams Trio, Collangelo’s hand z pieces, and notable speakers including Dr Russell Conwell and Senator Gere. The plan aims for a larger attendance than last year, with arrangements including daily lectures, concerts, magic acts, and a Sunday program yet to be set.

I. A. Downey Chautauqua Association of Pennsylvania Mr. Downey Garrett T. Townsend RE. T. Hanford Middletown Madame Scotney Concert Company Dickens William Jenning Battis Magic and Music Springer & Company Springer Company Paul M. Pearson Crawford-Adams Crawford- Adams Japan Montavilla Flowers Collangelo Frank Stevens Russell Conwell Sarieas Boston Oratorio Artists Thomas P. Gere

Yearly Police Report Shows Arrests and Revenue

The Police Department's year ending November 30 shows 3014 arrests and 3913 total arrests for the year 115, with fines totaling 654 dollars and 2055.43 dollars from various sources. Lost and stolen property valued at 8026.38 with 1535.66 recovered and 497.82 unrecovered.

Police Department D. McCoach

State Hospital Club Dance at Ascendier Hall

The State Hospital Club plans a dance in Ascendier Hall on Thursday January 7. The event aims to draw adults downtown to enjoy holiday decorations and create a festive social scene.

Dance OF State Hospital Club Thuraday

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