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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1909

Page

4

Wont Have The New Roberts Street Pavement

At a Monday Common Council meeting unanimous vote rescinds a prior order for brick paving on Roberts Street. Residents and two churches opposed the project citing noise, tree removal, and unnecessary disruption in a quiet residential area. petitions from property owners were presented. The council later passed a resolution reaffirming the previous paving order.

Common’ Councel Roberts Street Old School Baptist Elisha R Harding First Presbyterian Frank H. Finn Board of Trustees First Presbyterian Church Common Council East Main Union Street Finn Genung Wickham Avenue George H. Decker Jet St John FL Bradner Decker Elisha Harding Primitive Old School Baptist Church Graksm

Interesting five dollar note from First Nations bank

Cashier D. J. Tenking of the First Nations Uetk presents a five dollar note dated October 1894. The note bears signatures of William Evans and W. Z. Graham and includes signatures of PL OR. Cole Ree. Seter of the Treasure and FL E, & S. Treasurer, with handstamp details.

D. J. Tenking First Nations Uetk William Evans National Bank W. Z. Graham PL OR. Cole FL E

Montgomery Couple Weds in Pretty Local Ceremony

Mary Mould daughter of Hobart P. L. and Mrs. Sinsabaugh wed John Mellyilla Shule of Wortendyke New Jersey at the family home near Montgomery. Rev Peter Crispell officiated. After a luncheon the couple left for Goshen and a short wedding trip. they will reside in Wortendyke after November first. Mary a Montgomery High School graduate and former teacher. Shute head chemistry at Paterson High School. both well connected with local families and guests from New Paltz Middletown Walden and nearby towns.

Bhute—dineabaugh Montgomery Hobart P. L. Sinsabaugh Mary Mould John Mellyilla Shule Wortendyke N. J Peter Crispell Dutch Reformed Church Goshen Edward Puff Mrs Shute Cedar Avenue Montgomery High School New Paltz Normal School Columbia University Washington Erving High School New York Mr. Shute Benjamin Shute Ellsworth Paterson, N. J Bowdoin College Brunswick Tiffany John N. Vanderlyn Joseph H. Vanderlyn New Paltz Levi ¥. Sinsabaugh Robert Middletown A. Evans John Sinsabaugh Willard and Levi Walden William J. Shaw Mary and Ruth Shaw

Anderson and Bes sie Tyler wedded at Westminster Church

Ralph W. Anderson and Miss Bessie Louise Tyler were married at Westminster Church manse by Rev. Dr. E. Van Dyke Wight at 10 30 this morning. The ring ceremony was used. The bridal party included Mr and Mrs Bower. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside at 148 North Street.

Anderson—Tyler Ralph W. Anderson Bessie Louise Tyler Westminster Church E. van Dyke Wight

Obituary for Julia Elizabeth McGarrah in Monroe

Julia Elizabeth McGarrah died at the home of Mrs. Charles T. Kutert in Monroe after a months illness. She was 71 or 72, born near Mombasha Lake to James Madison and Arrietta Webb, married Eugene McGarrah in 1880, lived in Monroe then Jamaica, Long Island, and was survived by her daughter Ethelinda MecGarrah and four siblings. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev. Robert K. Wick.

Julia Elizabeth McGarrah Times-Press Charles T. Kuteht Monroe James Madison Arrietta Webb Mombasha Lake Eugene McGarrah McGarrah Jamaica L. L Ethelinda MecGarrah Samuel Webb George Lusty Constantia WN. Freeland Webb Cortland Shel Garcah Esther Catharine Harper Ronk Esther Catharine Harper Rook Bloominehurst Sirvenus M. Ronk Middletown Hil Catharine Harper Albert Mand Pine Thames Gardner HM HH. Renk Emma Estelle Sire ‘Nus John H Renk St Pauls M. E Membr Woc TU Walter Atetia Warner First Congregational Church Themsas Grauen Thorslas Walker Valles

Obituary notices from Ellenville area

Andrew L. Kniffin died at Centerville Station home after noon Tuesday age 76 war veteran survived by wife and daughter Mrs Wilson of Centerville Station funeral Thursday 2 30 pm home burial Fallsburgh cemetery relatives in city learned of death Ella M Beebe McColl Winnipeg Manitoba July 1 aged about 54 two sons and two daughters husband Ebenezer McColl predeceased her died years ago

Andrew L. Kniffin Andrew Ll. Kniffin Centerville Greenfield Wilson Ward Post Ellenville Hammond Post Fallsburgh Winnipeg Manitoba Ella M. McColl William L. Beebe Gilbert Beebe Ebenezer McColl

Obituary notes from Brooklyn and Kingston plus Middletown

Obituary notes recount the deaths of Matthew Frank Sanford a retired cabinet maker of 58 years in South Brooklyn two other obituaries note Lillian B Culver former Middletown resident who died in Norwich at 51 and Mrs Sarah Aaron Cohen widow of Albert Cohen founder of S Coker mercantile in Kingston who died July 13. Surviving family members are listed for each.

Matthew Frank Sanford Brooklyn Warwick Sanford Association Thomas C. Sanford Milford Conn John Sanford Lillian B Albert Culver Norwich Middletown Watertown Culver Sarah Aaron, Cohen Albert Cohen S. Coker Kingston North Front Street Cohen Jacob Marblestone Taylorsville Til Morris Hymes New York City Aaron Hymes Herman Marblestone Aaron Cohen Ralph and Wiliam Cohen Cohen Brothers

New Engine With Coach Delights Crawford Branch Riders

Residents along the Crawford Branch praise Erie Railroad for improved rolling stock. Citizens of Pine Bush had pressed for a new station and better train schedule. A fast locomotive and electric lighted car have boosted rider satisfaction and shown progress on the line.

Crawford Branch Erie Railroad Pine Bush Public Service Commission New York Evening World Middletown Erie

Stolen Wheels Are Restored To Owners

Port Jervis police recovered two bicycles sold by thieves and restored them to owners, with one wheel later returned by the thief’s father to a bicycle shop owner. A repair shop buyer paid 2.50 for the recovered bicycle before its owner reclaimed it, and the incident sparked a local police search for the remaining thief. The stolen bikes belonged to Charles A. Ryker and Tom M. A. Jackson, with one wheel later identified as belonging to Russell E.

Port Jervis Charles A. Ryker Pilgrim’s Corners Ear Tom M. A. Jackson Broad Street Russell Bor Orange County Trust Co Dex Gvid F. A. Tears North Street Times

Outcist Arrested After North Street Incident

An outcist not aware of a police campaign against riders was arrested on North Street Monday night for driving with out in Tear fight. He was brought before the recorder and reprimanded.

North Street

Helped Build Up This City Memorials of a 19th century benefactor

Narrative tribute to Mr. Miller detailing land holdings at Midway Park and Livingston Manor, marriage to Eliza Mulford in 1867, five children, roles as director in the Middletown & Goshen Traction Co and northern rail lines, temperance advocate, Methodist Church leader, Sunday school superintendent, and Republican politics. Also notes on undertakings in local industry and a parade planning by the Fire Department.

Washington Square Street Linden Mulford Annie B Emily B Josiah W. Miller Wallkill Nellie K Gilbert A. Shaw Watertown N. Y Herman C Viola S Miller

Congressional Baseball Game to Be Played in Washington

Congressmen will play a bipartisan baseball game in Washington on Friday afternoon with Democrats and Republicans as teams. Rep William S Bennet of New York's 17th district, formerly of Port Jervis, is listed on the Republican side.

Washington William S. Bennet New York Port Jervis

Drought Follows Brief Rain Shy Of St Swithin Day

A sparse shower in the afternoon offered little relief to farmers facing a severe drought. The sun restored a blue sky as crops, especially corn and fruit trees, suffer from lack of moisture, risking poor yields and higher grain prices impacting milk producers.

St. Swinnen's

Patriot postcard from Blankenese and a Newburgh burglary

B W Schubert, visiting the Fatherland, sends a Times Press postcard from Blankenese near Hamburg showing the Stllberg castle and an American flag. Early Tuesday morning a burglar attempted to steal the Newburgh City Club safe, removing a rear window pane but leaving nothing taken. the thief appeared familiar with the premises. A few quoted exchanges follow from Washington Star and Exchange.

B. W. Schubert Times- Press Blankenese Hamburg Stllberg Newburgh City Club

Mr Vanamee Receives Gift From Street Railway Staff

Mr Vanamee, recently retired as receiver of the Wallkill Transit Co, was presented a silk umbrella by Amalgamated Association Local 616 in gratitude for his service. He thanked the workers and noted his support for workmen’s compensation legislation and related welfare causes.

Wiliam Vanamee Wallkill, Transit Co Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employee of America City Harry van Duren Samuel K Libolt William Babcock George R. Butts Vanamee Stevenson New York State Har. Association Adelbert Moct Buffalo Middletown Timor

Editor Gregg Defends Goshen Jail Rebuild Debate

Goshen Democrat editor Gregg responds to Francis C. Huntington of the State Prison Commission over rebuilding the Goshen jail. He argues no urgent need for a county tax burden, notes existing juvenile and unruly prisoner separation with Newburgh facilities, and cites Sanitary upgrades as sufficient without rebuilding.

Gregg Goshen State Prison Commission Huntington Newburgh Commission of Prisons

City Hall Commission Delays Decision on Multiclypal Building

The City Hall Commission met in the mayor's office Monday evening to further review plans for the proposed multiclypal building. Absence of commissioner George N Clemson led to postponing final judgment to a later meeting called by President Stratton as plans and architectural visions were reexamined and compared.

City Hall City Hall Commission George N. Clemson Stratton

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Council Lowerre Wiliam H. Lowerre Thrall Hospital Westvawn Edward G. Aneick Jaererre Roosevelt Hospital New Westtown Ank Crawford Tion Page One Ron North End God Fire Department Excelsiors Board of Engineers Higham Dustin Stax Washington Star Jewett MR. Vanamee Sponse Foot Leo Barnett LEO .Barnett’s James St Middletown, N. Y Erie Depot
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