Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Orange County Times Press in Middletown, New York

We have 11,141,790 pages in New York

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1909

Page

4

Good Racing at Goshen Matinee Delights Local Fans

Goshen Driving Park hosted a Saturday matinee with 8 races and strong attendance. The event featured top trotters including The Graceful, Red Gift, and Joe Mac, with Bud Murray and E R Bowne contributing to the track’s excellent condition. Notable results saw Glenmere and Pantana among class winners, while Mabel Lou impressed by remaining undefeated in both heats.

Goshen Goshen Band William Robbins Budd Doble Terre Haute Indiana Nancy Hanks Jonn XR Townsend Robbing E. R. Bowne John R. Gentry Faris Glenmere Henry Wood Chester Trader Fantana Black Mahogany Octavio Bud Murray Pantana Mabel Lou Don Gazena Dot R FW. Stevens Florida Teotitan Glenmers Stables Joe Mac T. Red Gift Glenmer Sendy Clase C. Qoe Hermes Glenmiere Wood Romeo J. H. Ford Pitmen P. Lorillard. Jr Mabel Leu T. McLaughlin Ie- Laughlin Woods Bena M Lafferty Claas F Dan. T. McLauehin Clana G. Pactux Dot PR W. Stevens

Denton Notes July Events and Local Incidents

Frost on four meadows reported for July 4 in Denton. Mrs. H. T. Stage of New Hampshire gave Denton Church Sunday School children a Thursday party. Emil Rasmussen and Mrs. Nash visiting. Masons widening Wallkill bridge to remove death trap. Lewis Mills injured in hay chute fall at R. W. Ryerson barn with no fractures. Joseph Bonaparte’s family grows with Independence Day birth. Denton Church doors open with services through October 1 led by Rev. Barson.

H. T. Stage New Hampton Denton Church Emil Rasmussen Brooklyn George Nash Wallkill Bridge Denton R. W. Ryerson Lewis Mills Milo Joseph Bonaparte T. J. Denton Mr. Barson

Stroke Sickness Battle Reaches Pine Bush Family

James VanKeuren of Newburgh, formerly of Pine Bush, suffered a stroke recently and remains in a precarious condition. Sparks from a engine set dry grass ablaze near Henry Downing's livery stables Thursday. firemen contained it. Mrs H K Post and daughter left for East Orange New Jersey. Mr Post joined later and preached there Sunday. Rain is badly needed as gardens suffer potential damage.

James VanKeuren Newburgh Henry Downing H. K. Post East Orange N. J Mr. Post

Visiting Boyhood Friends Mark Return of Crowley Couple

Miss Woodruff of Middletown is noted as a cousin of Mrs. A. C. Sattee, not Mrs. Jessie Bogardus. Mrs. D. W. Lee was kicked by a horse Tuesday and is somewhat lame. George Ketcham is ill with measles as Mrs. Ketcham returns from Newburgh to help. Miss Anna Mae Houston visits Middletown. Mr. and Mrs. George B. Knight of Crowley Louisiana visit Samuel J. Boyd in Otterville before heading to Champaign for family as their children attend state universities.

George BE. Knight Crowley

Sunday in Camp at Plattsburg Barracks Amid Rain

July at Plattsburg Barracks reports a wet camp day as Company I and others pitched tents on a flat plain near Lake Champlain. Soldiers, damp and tired, toured the city, guarded the camp, attended services, and prepared for dress parade at 4:55 pm before taps.

Bristol Lake Champlain Plattsburg Barracks Company L Newburgh Sheehan Co. H Binghamton HL Pp. Worthing Father McCafferty Cobleskill

Surgeons to Firemen at Tompkins Hose Meeting

At the July meeting of Tompkins Hose Company in Fishkill Landing a surgeon post was created and filled by Dr. J. E. Moith with Dr. Howell S. Boniecou as associate. The vote included a first aid kit and tools for the fire truck. The Allers party from Harrison toured New York state for Memorial Day and July 4th, visiting Asa Mapes’s home before a city-bound return with fireworks display.

Tompkins Hose Company Fishkill Landing J. E. Moith Howell S. Boniecou Howells New York State Henry Allers Gladys Allers Firman B. Hull Albert Mersfelder Harrison Asa Mapes New York City

Mayor Lawrence Invited to Hudson Fulton Banquet

Mayor Lawrence has received an invitation from the banquet committee of the Hudson Fulton Commission to attend the official banquet in the new banquet hall at the Hotel Astor in New York.

Lawrence Hudson-Fulton Commission Hotel Astor New York

Middletown Board Reduces Erie Water Rate and Rules

The Middletown board reduced the water rate affecting properties on California avenue and authorized repairs to awnings. Three men were arrested for fishing in reservoirs and placed on $200 bail to await grand jury action. A $50 pressure gauge was approved to measure service pressure, with Highland avenue as first placement. A new sprinkling rule was adopted and sent to the Common Council for approval.

Davey Hopkins Blanchard Messrs. Walker Highland Avenue

Tour of Inspection by City Officials and Press

The board invited the Mayor, Common Council members, Board of Health and newspaper representatives to a Wednesday July 21 tour of filler plants and reservoirs at 1 30 in automobiles. Bills audited total 4578 18 with paid vouchers 4163 18. Adjournment followed. Present were President Walker Commissioners Blanchard Hopkins Kane and Lawrence Superintendent Davey and Clerk Wengenroth.

Common Council Board of Health Walker Blanchard Hopkins Kane Lawrence Davey Wengenroth

Conductor Ellison Knocked From Car Near Goshen

Frank D. Ellison, conductor of car 30 for Wallkill Transit, was knocked from the running board at Ryers crossing near Goshen on Sunday night at 9 45. He suffered severe bruises to his right arm and leg, no bones broken, and was kept in bed for some time after being treated at his home.

Frank D. Ellison East Avenue Wallkill Transit Company Ryerson's Crossing Goshen Ellison

Water Board extends lawn sprinkling hours in city

The Water Board proposes to extend lawn and street sprinkling hours from five to nine in the evening and remove restrictions on hand sprinkling. The measure, urged by Mr. Hopkins, aims to ease drought conditions by allowing more permits and broader watering times for lawns and shrubs, with health and comfort benefits noted.

the Water Board Hopkins

Citywide Speed Law Enforcement Prompted Violations

Police aimed to enforce the speed limit to ten miles per hour on main business streets. Measurements showed several violations by local automobile owners. Complaints named well known citizens and three local physicians. violators were arraigned Monday evening at 7 30.

Cara

Bicycle Stolen From Lafayette Avenue Lawn

Russell Bi more reports a Pope-Hartford bicycle stolen Saturday morning from the lawn near the Orange County Trust Company on Lafayette avenue. The 1908 model, dark blue enamel, was in good condition and police are investigating to recover the wheel and identify the thief.

Russell Bimore Lafayette Avenue Orange County Trust Company Pope-Hartford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anyshing Times-Press Scotchtown Glenn Erie California Avenue C. J. Thayer Mh Hopkins Middletown N. Y Water Commissioners J. Liebstein. & Son Iron and Steel Newark Alter R. H. Houston Houston New York Press Ordi Nance James St Charles E. Palmer Crawford Furniture CO W. J. McCarter H. W. Hill W. J. McCarter & Company Bird's Eye Talk W. J. McCarter & CO North Street
Search Courier

Search the Orange County Times Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Orange County Times Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication