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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1919

Page

6

Goshen Surrogate Grants Admin Letters Across Several Estates

Surrogate Swezey issues letters of administration and testamentary for multiple Middletown area estates. George A. Swayze receives admin duties for Peter F. Stiller who died May 24. estate valued at about 8 000 with 1 800 personal. Mary G. Miller widow entitled to 900 and dower, others named for division among heirs. Letters testamentary to George H. Hunt and Winifred Galewater for William Hant. estate valued at 1 000 personal, four children share equally. Adelbert H. Nichols granted testamentary for Johnny Person, died January 28. estate 200 to Nichols. Mary V. T. Van Inwegen appointed for Jane C. Van Inwegen. estate 6 000 personal, three children share.

Goshen Jimes Swezey George A. Swayze Middletown Peter F. Stiller Prospect Avenue George H. Hunt Winifred Galewater Slate Hill Ther William H. Hant Adelbert H. Nichols Brooklyn Johnny Person Mr. Nichola Mary V. T. van Inwegen Albany Jane C. van Inwegen

Goshen Eastern Star Hosts Official Visit and Degree

Goshen Eastern Star No. 398 holds a Tuesday evening visit by District Deputy Grand Matron Mrs. Margaret J. C. Roosa of Newburgh and Assistant Grand Lecturer Fred L. Smith of Warwick. Large attendance despite heat. three candidates received the Star Degree and local performances by Mrs. Arthur Decker, Mrs. R. E Pitcher, and Tannery & Dayton’s Orchestra enhanced the program. The chapter reports strong membership growth and ongoing interest in the order.

Goshen Ajamore Chapter Margaret J. C. Roosa Newburgh Fred L. Smith Warwick Order Middletown Arthur Decker R. E Pitcher Tannery & Dayton

Blacksmith Shop Roof Burned Off In Goshen Fire

Late Tuesday afternoon a fire was reported at Alfred B Weyants blacksmith shop on Webster avenue Goshen. Firemen quickly contained the blaze saving the building though the roof burned off. The upper floor housed Percy Van Leuven the plumber whose stock escaped damage. An insurance policy on the building and Van Leuven stock is carried through Hiram Smith agency. The alarm sounded as Samuel W Lewis of Rocklet was laid to rest at Slate Hill cemetery by Cataract Engine and Hose Company. The fire crew then joined funeral attendees.

Goshen Alfred B. Weyant Webster Avenue Percy van Leuven Cally Hearty Youngs Mr. van Leuven Hiram Smith Samuel W. Lewis Rocklet Slate Hill Cataract Engine and Hose Company S. W. Lewis Samuel Weed Lewis Maybrook Fred Lewis Rockist J. Lott King Biitire Britain Poughkeepsie Bridge Lodge Cataract Fogine Company Gidpey Wolcott Percy VanLeaven Millard McNeice F.C. Hoagland Wiliam McNeice Slate Hill Cemetery 4 Brotherhood

Grand Jury Re convenes and districts hear cases

Goshen June 3 The Grand Jury reconvenes to consider several cases The committee of jurors Rev Thomas Fitzgerald Thomas M Terwilliger Geo 3 Bull and Herbert Smith prepared resolutions on the death of Juryman Geo Dallas Clark of Weet town which were adopted by the body Also detained were four prisoners taken to Sing Sing Prison Montay for burglary and grand larceny The funeral notices and local social events fill the rest of the page including lawn suppers church entertainments and obituaries

Goshen Thomas Fitzgerald Thomas M. Terwilliger Geo Bull Herbert Smith Geo. Dallas Clark Weettown Sing Sing Sheri B. C. Hallahan Montay James Green New Windsor George Nelson Middletown Leo J. Joberres Port Jervis Bdward B. Wess

Local Odd Fellows and Officers Chosen for Coming Year

Hands at present is 4,022.99. The following officers have been chosen for the coming year President Mrs J J Cummins vice presidents Mrs J W Gott Mrs Joseph Merritt Mrs D Wallace Mrs J M Haggerty Mrs Edward B Halford Mrs E G Parker Secretary Miss Anba M Strong Treasurer Mrs Thomas Mould Personal notes Goshen June 4 Mrs George Baltford of Poughkeepsie is visiting at the home of her brother County Clerk George F Gregg on Greenwich avenue Allison Pise son of Rev Dr and Mrs Charles T A Pise is home from the University of the South at Sewanee Tenn More Odd Fellows Orange Lodge 509 IOOF Tuesday evening five candidates took the first degree Next Tuesday evening 12 will take the second degree.

Frange Goshen John Luft Machine Geo Camp Dix France Bia Bank of Orange County Pits George Lat Mra. J. J Cummins Mra J. W. Gott Joseph Merritt V-D. Wallace J. M. Haggerty Edward B. Halford E. G. Parker Dmiss Anba M. Strong Tresaurer Mers Thomas Mould George (. Baltford Poughkeepsie George F. Gregg Greenwich Avenue Allison Pise Charles T. A. Pise University of the South Sewanee, Tenn Orange Lodge Een Wilson Joseph Wilson Woodridge J. JB. Hulett A E Thomas O'Farrell Cottaga Street

Obituaries of Mrs J C Demerdat and others in Middletown

Obituary notices for Mrs Meda B Demerest died at Thrall Hospital after two weeks illness at 35. Survived by husband J C Demerest and her parents. Also obituary of Mrs Elizabeth Burns Smith who died near Montgomery after three months illness at 71. Son Frank W Smith and daughter Neilie Jayne among survivors. Thomas D Kenney dies at 42 after four months illness, survived by widow Nellie Cohalan and daughter Margaret May. Margery D Day Dies at 35 in Middletown after six months illness, born August 24 1883 in Manchester. Mrs Mary J Romer dies of cancer at Middletown Sanitarium, born April 27 1834 at Wurisboro, survived by daughter Mrs Frank S Thompasen and siblings.

J.C. Demerdat Meda B. Demerest J C Demerest Thrall Hospital Spring Glen George Peck Sarah Coddington J. C. Demerest Phillipsport William J. Smith Elizabeth Burns Smith Montgomery Goshen Road Newburgh Edward Burns Mary Collins Yonkers Thomas D. Kenney Mulberry Street Orn New Hampton Polk Julia Kenney Mr. Kenney Nellie F. Cohalan St. John’s Church Goshen Margery D. Day Smith Street Manchester England Alfred Day Elizabeth Smallman Middletown New York City City Mary J. Romer George P. Romer Samuel Mary Rister Middletown Sanitarium Wurisboro Methodist Episcopal Church Frank S. Thompasen Brooklyn A. V. Penny Oscar S. Ritter East Orange N. J Homes B New York

Obsequies for James Brand and William R. Wolcott

The obsequies for James Brand were held at the Mortuary Chapel on North Street at 8 PM, with Rev. B. Smith officiating. Interment followed at Wallkin Cemetery in Phillipsburg. Flowers from the Middletown State Hospital staff accompanied the service. William R. Wolcott’s funeral was at 2 PM Wednesday at his home on Roosevelt Ave, with interment in the family plot at Ailside Cemetery and Boilermakers Local Union members in attendance.

James Brand North Street Idis William RB. Wolcott Wiliam R. Wolcott Rooveveltave Tree Sarai Millar Ailside Boilermakers Od. Lesishi R. Berrs I! Ryan TC. Sears Wm. Chown Josn McDersil Eternocs

William Peep and the Busin Transport Mystery

Fragment from historical newspaper notes an enigmatic figure William Peep and a puzzling transport organization. Readable bits hint at a local incident or inquiry framed as a public record, with limited names and places. Further context remains unclear due to OCR garble.

Local Middletown News Notes Broad Cast of Visitors Retires

The Times-Press records a flood of visitors and residents returning from travels and service. Included are Westtown friends led by Mr and Mrs Swarts, William Edwards of New York City, J Kennedy and families from Paterson, and Speidell formerly with Port Jervis Union now in town. Military returns feature Private Myron W. Bilyeu and Private Harold R. Evans, both discharged, plus Captain A. N. Newman's relatives visiting in Middletown. Community updates cover local appointments, civic roles, neighbors’ movements, and a birthday gathering at 41 Monhagen Avenue.

Mam Oval Swarts Westtown William Edwards New York City Huzzy John William Kennedy Hopper Paterson N. J Theodors Northrup Ridgewood Austen Smith Hamburg Anna Bellyeu Albert WarFleet Unionville Merritt Speidell Port Jervis

Will Graduate With High Honor From Syracuse University

Thomas A. Wilson son of Prof and Mrs William A Wilson of this city will graduate from Syracuse University on June 1 receiving a Bachelor of Science in chemistry with high honors He joined Sigma Gamma a scientific society and Phi Beta Kappa He also became a Phi Kappa Phi member He won cash prizes from Le Pont de Nemours for top chemical proficiency and plans to return next year for a master's degree.

Thomas A. Wilson Willian, A. Wilson Middletown High School Syracuse University Wilson Syracuse Sigmeni National Scientific Society Phi Betta Kappa Society Nr Wilson Phi Kappa Whi Fraternity Ouk William Howard Taft Sccidr le Pont de Nemours Powder Company Syracusans Wilton

Dr Stires Leads In Bishop Vote In New York

The Rev. Dr. Ernest M. Stires, rector of St. Thomas' Church, led the informal Beacon conference vote for the Episcopal Diocese of New York bishop nomination, with peers Rev. Charles S. Burch and Rev. Charles Lexis Slattery close in number. Also noted was the mention of Rev. Dr. Frank W. Crowder of St James' Church as a candidate.

Ernest M. Stires St. Thomas’ Church Fifth Averee New- York City Beacon New York

Remembering Paul Murphy the chess wizard of New Orleans

A fragment recalling the popular chess era and Paul Murphy of New Orleans as a famed world chess figure, contrasted with modern life and a nostalgic view of past leisure.

Mysteria Hresteria Jearning Paul Murphy New Orleans Lo Angeles Times

Fruit-A-Tives claim cure for sickness and liver trouble

Walter J. Marriott reports relief from sickness after using Fruit-A-Tives. The ad touts liver and kidney benefits and promises a healthy body and clear thinking. Boxes priced 2.50 for six with trial size 25 cents, available from FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited in Ogdensburg, New York.

Walter J. Marriott Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg N.Y

Weddings in Ellenville and Nearby Towns Celebrate Several Marriages

A quiet May 31 wedding joined Miss Helen Brown of Ellenville to Hubert Mason as they begin housekeeping at Tuthill Late. Mrs Mason, formerly at Briar Clift Manor, and Mr Mason, now in Hilenville, will live in the village. Also wed were Milton Snyder and Eva Rogers at the DeWitt home with family present. George Grenawalt and Nellie Harris wed at the First Presbyterian Manse, and Lacy Gordon and Byron Ralston, U N, married at St Bartholomew's Church in New York. The Ralstons will reside in Annapolis for the groom's postgrad study.

Hilenville Snyder—Rogers Milton E. Snyder Mia Eva Rogers J. T. DeWitt North Street Samuel Millar North Congregational Church Stroudsburg Raleton—Gordon New York St. Mary’s Church, Tuxedo

Vanderlip Quits City Bank After Board Meeting

New York reports that F A Vanderlip, president of National City Bank, offered his resignation at a directors meeting held Tuesday. No reason was given. market circles had expected the move. James A Suliman resigned as chairman and was elected president to succeed Vanderlip.

New York Jane—Frank A Vanderlip National City Bank Tueaday Vanderlin James A. Suliman The Venderlip

Annual Convention of Commercial Travelers Opens in Syracuse

The Commercial Travelers of America annual convention opened Thursday with Syracuse and Middletown Council No. 336 represented by Hunter O J Werles C M Hardenburg and W T Wallace. Messrs Hamter and Werles traveled by automobile and Messie Hardenarg and Walisce went by train.

United Commercial Travelers of America Thursdar Syracuse Middletown Hunter O.J Werles C M Hardenburg W. T. Wallace Messrs. Hamter Attompde Messie Hardendarg Walisce

Sale of Road House In Newburgh At Noon

At noon on June 4 in Newburgh Major Raphael A. Egan as receiver sold at foreclosure to save the property known as the O'Neil Hall Way House. The sale included a road lot with an acre and a house, formerly the Sande property and also linked to Billy TM Uitmepstes place.

Newburgh Ture Gay Corm House Raphael A. Egan Tefstes O'Neil Hall Way Sande

Real Estate Transfer in Esst Nain Sinier Sale

Mrs Alice H. Koortright faz sold her housand ict of Esst Nain siner to Shancan. Sale made through agency Vall 2 Owen Mir. Shangon buys the property for a damit, Posen siren th aj.

Alice H. Koortright

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