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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
3
The Common Council spends a long session reviewing sewer construction grievances across multiple avenues. Key debates include Benjamin Avenue, Wawayanda Grand View, Cortland Place, and Monhagen extensions, with appeals from residents and implications for tax assessments.
The Erie railroad uses a hoisting machine to lift and position rails on the ties. Work replacing old rails has been ongoing on tracks below East Main Street station, with equipment standing on a siding opposite James Street station.
W Yount of Monroe reports loss of six week old White Leghorn chickens with punched feet. He offers a reward of 300 dollars. Local authorities investigate wholesale chicken theft cases and urge any witnesses to come forward.
David F. O Brien of Kearner UX was chosen steward of the newly built Elks lodge in Port Jervis. The appointment marks a key role in managing the lodge operations and events.
Seymour DeWitt a longtime Middletown financier and former cashier of the First National Bank died Monday afternoon. Born in Piermont New York in 1844 he rose from United States Express Company clerk to bank president serving the city’s financial and business interests. He leaves a widow Katharine and children Katharine Pauline and Macardell plus two brothers. He was active in the Holland Society and the First Presbyterian Church.
An obituary tribute recalls a generous, honest husband and father who lived a devout life. He influenced many through kindness and hospitality, leaving a community memory of sterling character. The verse by James Whitcomb Riley frames his passing as “away” rather than dead, comforting with a gentle farewell.
The foreclosure sale of Benjamin L. Swerr estate property on Academy avenue and Genung street was conducted Wednesday before referee Frank H. Finn with Hoel Brown assisting. Lot A homestead and Lot B barn each sold for 2000 and 500 to Charles G. Dill and to Horton W. Purdy respectively. Lot C dwelling sold for 550. The three parcels were offered separately before the whole property was bid in by County Treasurer Robert Johnston at 5650. Johnston is plaintiff. HH. Wiggins and Russell Wiggins were attorneys.
George Bradner of Marlborough reports Thomas Edwards the missing village tax collector is in Birnhamtona seeking work. Edwards disappeared two weeks ago while away to collect back taxes. Edwards’ father in law had offered a reward, but the Teller has handed the claim to Sheriff William McConnell.
Emmet C. Loder of this town distinguished himself by breaching the farmest wool while fishing Monday. He caught a six and three quarter pound dressed trout from the Neversink River at Cxadde hackville. The fish was two German brown species. Loder works as an Erie detective and is the son of Lester T. Loder of Monharen arenut.
The funeral of Mrs Louisr Tripp, a State Hospital nurse, was well attended at Cornelius undertaking parlor Tuesday at 2 pm. Rev. Dr. Robert Ogilvie Hirkpool of First Presbyterian Church officiated. State Hospital employees served as pallbearers and there was a profusion of floral tributes. Interment followed at Inside Cemetery.
Ralph Leggett, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Leggettville, suffered a crushed finger while handling a rope on a porch in Hortonsham on Monday. He was rushed to Thrall Hospital where Dr. Hardenbereh treated the injured finger.
Monha gen Hose Co elected Herbert R Styles to membership and moved two to the active honorary list. F W Campbell became secretary, replacing Fred Kronk. Eagles and other fire companies held routine meetings, elected new members, and reported transfers and resignations. A tablet dedication in Kent England honors Dr Comfort Starr with notable attendees invited.
Among those attending the funeral of the late Mrs. James Melvin Grisin at Westbrooktilie on Saturday were Abram Culver, Mrs. Wester Baker and daughter Suei, and Mrs. Ellsworth Tyrell of this city. Rev. RS. Young of Qusrilie conducted the funeral.
Captain A ward Canfield Jr son of Edward and Mrs Canfield of this city has been granted a leave of absence for one month and four days from July 59 under U S Army orders.
Miss Haley Taylor spent a few days in Middletown this week while Jozeph Ropers Jr. attended the aune contest at Summitville on Tuesday for a civic cup. George Norbury is gathering hay on his Montgomery farm as John Wilson Sr. recovers after a fall at sea. Charles Miller and Janis Bodine paint a new barn for Charles Hultslander at High View, while Flatine Miller slowly improves after an automobile crash in Flushing and a party from New York City visits Grey Court for the pommet.
From Goshen correspondent the big four day race meet at the Historic Track Goshen runs Aug 24 25 26 27 with four races each afternoon except Friday. Purse totals include 1000 4000 1000 and others plus 50 driver prizes and 100 for beating the track record. Entries close Aug 10 to treasurer Rensselaer Weston with National Trotting Association rules and otter accruals.
Samuel W. Corwin long time Middletown resident and former railroad superintendent dies at 83 in Paterson New Jersey. He leaves a son Howard J. Corwin and daughters Adelaide F. Corwin and Mrs Daniel W. Millspaugh, with a Newark niece and other relatives. Funeral was held at Paterson with interment Cedar Lawn Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs W B Royce return from a long journey begun June 2 leaving Middletown. They travel via Chicago Silver City Cooney mines Los Angeles Pasadena Redlands Monato Beach San Francisco Portland Seattle Victoria Vancouver Banff Minneapolis with stops and meetings, noting the Alaska Yukon Exposition’s impact and Seward legacy, then return home with many memories.
The May local health bulletin from the State Health Department reports 62 deaths in Orange County with 24 births in Newburgh and 16 in Port Jervis, 32 in Newburgh, and 11 in Port Jervis. Causes include diphtheria, tuberculosis, cancer, pneumonia, and other diseases. Overall state mortality declined by 860 from April.
A successful concert under the auspices of the Men's Club at St Mary's Church in the Spanish House at Tuxedo Park featured Mr and Mrs Frank Z Mather and violin virtuoso Hans Letz. Pupils Hattie Towner Margaret Galloway Elizabeth Row Myrtle Smith and Clifford Dennis performed.
Frank H. Mather, organist and choirmaster of St Marys Church in Tuxedo Park, received a handsome check from the Tuxedo Park colvem as a token of appreciation for his organ recitals. The latest recital, Tuesday, featured Hans Letz the violin virtuoso and drew a large distinguished congregation.
The will of the late William Randall was probated before Surrogate Sweter in Goshen on Monday. Mrs Randall and eldest daughter Lena were named executors, with the estate left to Mrs Randall for life. William Backman was appointed administrator in the estate of the late Josephine W. Backman, will annexed.
Gen Frederick Phisterer of the National Guard dies at Aldant, recalling a Middletown visit tied to the 24th Separate Company after its organization. The St John’s German Lutheran Church official room met to approve repairs for ventilation and exterior changes, with summer services planned.
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