Supervisors weigh sale of Middletown Children’s Home
A special committee recommends selling the Middletown Home on Ridge Street and buying land near Goshen for a modern facility. The report cites conditions, governance gaps, and cost considerations, urging centralized supervision by the county poor director and reforms to operations, pay, and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge Street
Goshen
Board of Supervisors
Guard
Middletown
Har- Tietle B LaRue
Mieslave
Board of
Saperris
Motorcyclist Injured In City Collision
Jacob La Rue a 20 year old Sugar Loaf native is hospitalized at Thrall after a collision with former Recorder A C Thompson's Paige Detroit touring car at North and Prospect streets Friday evening. He suffers two broken ribs and possible internal injuries, with hospital doctors assessing his condition. The crash occurred when both drivers failed to see each other behind a brick block as they moved slowly toward the center of town. Thompson, Mrs Thompson and Charles B Taylor were in the car. the vehicle mounted the sidewalk and struck a porch before stopping. La Rue had just left a ball game and had recently recovered from uphold fever, now facing new injuries and treatment.
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Jacob la Rue
Sugar Loaf
Thrall Hospital
Paige Detroit
Recorder A.C
LaRue
Prospect Street
North Street
Mr. Thompson
Thompson
la Sue
la Rue
Purdy
Hardenbergh
Fancher
Erie Railroad Faces Pressure Over Car Window Dirt
New Jersey Public Utility Commission heard Erie Railway concerns about dirtier coach windows increasing maintenance costs. Dusen Minard cited weekly maint cost and staff cuts while Albert Stone defended retrenchment impact, with protests over uncleaned windows aboard through trains and public complaints highlighting fiscal strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jane
Erie Railroad
Nes
Uulity Commisson of
New Jersey
Jersey City
Dusnke Minand
Albert J. Stone
Erie
Lohman Case to Be Tried Before Monticello Court
Justice A V 8 Cochran will preside at a Monticello Supreme Court term opening Monday with a 175‑case calendar. Among preferred matters is the $50,000 suit by John D Lohman administrator of Herman C Lohman against Erie Railway Co over the 1913 Callicoon death. Plaintiff says negligence caused the fatal crossing accident. Joseph I Stahl will lead for the plaintiff. Bacon & Rorty for the railroad. Trial expected early next week.
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Lohman
Callicoon
Joseph I. Stahl
Monticello
Bacon
Otisville Prepares for Fourth of July Celebration
Otsville on June 6 plans an old-fashioned Fourth of July event by the Epworth League of the Methodist Church at Mitchell's Hall. A hearty supper ice cream and lemonade will be served plus an entertainment. Rev Tinney will preach in the morning to the Sunday school and in the evening to the Epworth League. The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs J R Elston Thursday afternoon and is active preparing for a summer fair.
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Otsville
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Mitchell's Hall
Tinney
M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. R. Elston
Strawberry shortcake supper aids Otisville church
Otisville June 6 the Christian Endeavor Society at the Presbyterian Church invites all to a Thursday evening strawberry shortcake supper in the lecture room at 6 o'clock proceeds fund new chairs and other improvements. C E B business meeting Monday evening with Rev. J S Laing possible attendance. Teachers trainees class organized with eleven charter members Mrs Horace Patterson teacher. Wednesday prayer meetings continue chaired by Mrs J M Park. An article by Rev R J Diren of Sitka Alaska read by Miss Ruth Lamb June 7 subject The Saviour of Children Matt 17 14 18.
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Otteville
Christian Endeavor Society
The
Presbyterian ‘Church
C. EB
J. S. Laing
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Horace Patterson
J. M. Park
R. J. Diren
Sitka
Alaska
Ruth Lamb
Memoriai Day visitors in Denton area report
Denton on Memorial Day weekend sees visitors including Mrs. Lee and daughter from Brook Inn with J A Strait and family, Valentine Lyons an electrician from New York with wife and three children, Joseph A Buscher and Rennoia Grueber from New York, and George Nash and family. Thomes J. Davis loses a valuable base on Orchard Hill when a horse dies while being driven from New Hampton. Mrs. William Soony plans extended visit to New York. Church activities in Denton include Sunday services, Sunday school, and a Mapie avenue Union worship at 2 20 with Christian Endeavor at 7. A monthly Ladies' Missionary Society meeting hosted by Mrs BR V Ryerson featured reports and refreshments. The nicnic planned for next month will be at Meiwas.
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Thomes J. Davis
Orchard Hill
New Hampton
William
Soony
New York
George Dennerline
Stevioe
Denton
Icelock
Union
Mapie Avenue
Christian Endeavor
Sesson
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Mra BR V. Ryerson
Liberty Street
Middleland
Mra
Byals Mille
John Cheepen
Clara
E. M. Gear
John No
Meiwas
Left Handed Handicap Bowling Match Sparks Hospital Oddity
The State Hospital Club staged a left handed handicap bowling match between men and women. Five male players faced five female regulars, with scores showing Mrs. Brown Hunter and Miss Frances Terus among top scorers. The playful event ended with the ladies earning bragging rights as men ate humble pie.
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Ble Hospital
State Hospital Club
Jack” Williams
Paul Crowley
Brown Hunter
George Brooks
Dave” Hunter
James Miller
Mise Frances Terus
Jack Williams
Geo. Brooks
Hunter
Brooks
Williams
Miller
B. Hunter
Eencacee
Savetee
D. Hunter
Crowley
Aeccameree Ae
Miss Tern
Lady Nicotine
Local notes from Hurleyville and nearby towns
Hurleyville residents report visits and guest changes in Central Valley Hancock and Ferndale. Juries and church events, dances at Siringston Manor and Lawrence’s Casita, a near fatal crash involving Dr Jacobs, road-contract crews from Jackson Brothers, and community announcements on clubs and travels across Fallsboro Centerville and Monticello area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurleyville
Charles Reynolds
Central Valley
Louisa Edsall
Hancock
Willard Elmore
Main Street
Joseph &. Nile
Beebe
BE. W. Pierce
Supreme Court
James McMullen
Lucy
Ferndale
McMullen
Bruce Maybes
Roscoe
Joseph Taylor
Mr. Colville
Liberty Presbyterian Church
W. J. Prince
Thursas
Siringston Manor
Lee Lounsbury
Mise Hennebury
Mise Maude Keating
Harold Newkirk
Topping
Charles Topping
Nat
Leslie Prince
Liberty Music Club
A. J. Wedermeyer
Revonah Lake
Liberty
Vilage
Ernest Marches
Narrowatere
Thurraad
Timothy Burr
William Lawrence
Rae
Cochecton
Rosicrucian notes on New York history and Fourth of July
The Rosicrucian column reviews early New York figures including Irving, Halleck, Drake, and Astor, recalling the Park Theatre era, politicians, and cultural leaders. It reflects on Independence era themes, burial customs, and June reflections, ending with praise for District Attorney Whitman and Becker, noting criminal trials and the role of the office.
Roosevelt Welcomed in Paris After Cherbourg Arrival
June 6 Colonel Roosevelt landed from the Olympic at Cherbourg and came to Paris. Officials including subprefect Nocteux consular agent In Niece and railway secretary Raynond greeted him. He proceeded to the Crillon for luncheon with Gabriel Banotame and a dinner at the American embassy residence.
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Paris
Rooeevelt
Olympic
Cherbourg
M. Nocteux
M. Raynond
Hooeevelt
Potocare
Roosevelt
Myron TL Hertick
Hineal de Crillon
Gabriel Banotame
French Academy
Amertcom Emkegesdoc
Blow to Defense of Frank in Georgia Trial
The judge warned he would not hesitate to retain a decision if contrary to Georgia Supreme Court rulings. The defense pressed for a verdict appeal while Frank stated he would not be bound by the former decision, shaping the courtroom’s course as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Leo Frank
Judge Big
Supreme Court of Georgia
Convict Guards Loose as Prisoner Goes Free
A prisoner escaped during a night shift near the Delaware River bridge within three miles of the Peninsulas area. Authorities say unguarded inmates have been able to roam and spend evenings unlawfully, while daytime guards maintain work details. Fred Gunderman received a sentence soon after for larceny related offenses.
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Delaware River Bridge
Peninsitas
Fred Gunderman
Gundermas
Lareray
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Cunard Line
American Press Association
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Oress
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C. D. McKelvey
New York & Susquehanna Road
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Stone
Aurest Fexterdar
the Times
Otisville
Otisville Church Societies
State Hospital
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Attortrone
Jackson Brothers
Schonarle
Schoharis
Firma
Areostrong
Monticelio
Tome of Thompson
Washington Irving High School
Irving
Great Britain
Fitz-Green Halleck
Connecticut
Jacob Baker
Joseph Rodman Drake
Halleck
Croaker & Co
Evening Post
William Coleman
Bryant
Hosack
Hamilton
Burr
Elgin Garden
Thomas Addis Emmett
John M. Mason
the Thunderer
Society of the Cincinnati
Hig
Cedar Street
John Magon
Robert Lenox
John Jacob Astor
London
China
Park Theatre
Irsing
Jonathan Oldstyle
Morning Chronicle
Peter
Cooke
the Park
John Philip Kemble
Cocke
St. Paul's Churchyard
Knickerbocker
Saimaguodi
Thomas Longworth
Pdliticcs
Albany
Congress
Henry Brevocit
Bowery
11Th Street
Jolu Jacob Astor
Brevoort
Mary Fairlie
Saimagundi
Matilda Hoffman
Cooper
Robert Tyler
John Adams
Barlard
Condental
Philadelphia
Continental Army
George
Washington
United States
Unitedtates
Waehkingstoe
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Loni Stirling
Alexander
Trinity Churchyard
General Gates
Lambs
Metropolitan Opera House
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Astor House
Whitman
Becker
Robinson
Helen Jewett
John C. Colt
Samuel Adams
Little Bittern
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