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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1914

Page

7

Suit Case Stolen at Goshen Station

A suit case containing about 40 bonnets and 100 skirts, valued at $150, was stolen from the Erie station in Goshen on Wednesday afternoon. Herman Blanch of Bear Garment Co. of New York, present in the village, reported the loss. Police claim to have a clue that may lead to an arrest and continue the search.

Goshen Atelon Erie Herman Blanch Bear Garment Co New York City Ble

Village police seek missing husband after cash-strapped note

In Goshen officers received a letter from Carrie Dixon asking aid to locate her husband who, she says, worked recently in town but has not contacted her since June 27. Chief Scott traced him to Interpines Village where he allegedly posed as a physician and was discharged for inability to perform duties. Dixon, married only a few months, is believed to be found soon.

Goshen Chief Scott Village Police Carrie Dixon Scott Interpines Seward Dixon

Scholarship Exams Held At Goshen High School

Goshen June 8 annual scholarship examinations for entrance to Cornell University were conducted at Goshen High School on Saturday. Examiners included District Superintendent Sanford A Cortright Middletown Superintendent KR L McKnight Central Valley and Orville Eichenburg Monroe. Participants included Riego Hart Middletown High School John Hilenberger Middletown Marjorie Tompkins Monroe and Thomas Swiston Port Jervis with Principal Montgomery Smith assisting.

Goshen Cornell University Goshen High School Sanford A Cortright Middletown KR. L. McKnight Central Valley Orville Eichenburg Monroe Riego Hart Middletown High School John Hilenberger Marjorie Tompkins Thomas Swiston Port Jervis Montgomery

Local Horses Entered In Tuxedo Park Show

Goshen sends four carloads of horses to Tuxedo Park for a saddle trotting event this afternoon. The Mountain Express trailed the troupe as the field prepares for a highly anticipated race with drivers including John R. Townsend, Robert Goelet, Pierre Lorillard, and William Averill Harriman.

Goshen Tuxedo Tuxedo Park Weil John R. Townsend Robert Goelet Pierre Lorillard William Averill Harriman Glenimere Stables Mr. Lorillard M. Q. Shafer Monroe Orange County Driving Park Association

Miss Phillips Success At Vascar College In Goshen

Goshen June 8 Dorothy San Phillips of Goshen shows unusual literary talent at Vascar College. She edited the Miscellany for three years, wrote a prize winning play in sophomore year, and earned Phi Beta Kappa admission this year. She holds a graduate scholarship and plans further study next year. Also noted: Mr Harry McClellan and family spending summer at Sackett Lake. McClellan rents cottage. 48 ice cream and confectionery business duties and Hover covers absence serving business in town.

Goshen Dorothy Sanborn Phillips Vascar College Baldwin's the Miscellany Dramatic Society Phi Beta Kappa Phillips Harry McClellan Sackett Lake Sullivan County McClellan William Hover

Medrick Buys Goshen Estate on North Church Street

John K. Medrick of Middletown buys the Alfred Jewell estate on North Church Street Goshen. He takes possession and has lived in Middletown for several years. Sale conducted through Wallace agency of Goshen triage.

Goshen Supe Tv John K. Medrick Middletown Alfred Jewell North Church Street Medrick Wallace

Supervisors Audit Bills At Goshen Meeting

June 3 meeting of the Board of Supervisors in Goshen chaired by Chairman Grace addressed several important motions. The sheriff’s presence was noted and officials awaited at Dis time while local farmers Mr. and Mrs. Rettrell were mentioned as visiting New Yorkers on vacation.

Goshen Tis Board of Sects Counts of Oraare Tacwar Moeelling Feynt Ryiling Grece Sherifts Preeynt O

Barn Fire Destroys Mrs Mary Brown Property in Goshen

At 4 15 this morning the Mont gomery road barn owned by Mrs Mary Brown was totally destroyed by fire. The cause is unknown though incendiary origin is suspected after a top floor discovery. Three tons of shelled corn and several wagons and farming implements were lost. horses were saved. Fire response included local and nearby companies with about 40 firefighters. The blaze damaged only the barn area while adjacent buildings were protected.

Goshen Mary Brown Montgomery Road A V. D. Wallace Scott

Goshen Man Arrested for Intoxication in Sunday incident

Carl Sailing was arrested by Officer Bruce J on Sunday in Goshen and arraigned before Justice C J C Chappell on intoxication charges. He pleaded not guilty but was fined five pounds, paid, and released. Albert Hart Man also faced a similar Sunday arrest on a vice charge, pled guilty, and paid a two dollar fine and was discharged.

Goshen Carl Sailing Bruce J C Jc Chappell Chappell Albert Hartman Chappel

Married at Warwick in a Goshen couple's ceremony

Goshen native Joseph Stooken Jr now employed at Warwick wed Miss Elsie Leths of Warwick at the bride’s Norfolk home on Thursday afternoon. Rev. Knox officiated. The newlyweds plan a short tour to Atlantic City before settling in Warwick.

Goshen Joseph Stooken, Jr Warwick Mise Elsie Leths N Orlork Knox Stocken Atlantic City

Kokeman Hose Invited to Septembers Empire Parade

Geshen June 3 Kokeman Hose Company members of the vik stage have received an invitation to attending the 7th anniversary and parade of the Empire Hook and Leder Tomyjany to be held at West New York N. 4 on Labor Day this year which falls on September ten all protilities the members of the local department will accept the invitation and will attend.

Geshen Kokeman Hose Company Vik

Goshen Horse Captures Class A Trot at Tuxedo Park

The Mechanic a Rockland Farm Stables horse now owned by Peter Good won the Class A trotting event at Tuxedo Park Historic Track in Goshen. Time 1.10 and 141 seconds, the fastest effort yet for The Mechanic as Elabo Gentry and Walier trained at Goshen were among rivals. Good plans matinee entries and expects prizes with the new protege.

Goshen Tuxedo Gohen Tuxedo Park Rocklant Farm Stables Peter Good Elabo Gentry Walier Mr. Good BE. M. Weld Preston Davie C. G George Rohlig Br. Hb True Heart B. G R. G. Alexander Dr. Jones B. c Br. G Robert Goelet Pippin Limit A. Harriman Southern Hose C. m. Paradise Farm Tiffany Little Riding School Woodford Bik E. G. Babcock Lampo Powelton Farm George A. Archer Hohokus Mechanic Rockland Farm Goode Terseeee DL Walier Parkway Farm Dickerson Elsie Gentry Arden Farms Harriman Teanoro Townsend Peter Mantel Burgess Buck Leyburn Parkwar Burgesses Glenmere Stables Goolet Selah Grattan M. D. Schaefer Schaefer Gadd Waeden Notice B P. Lorillard Lorillard Deebsteraes Aeese Ae

Vallette the Bull Terrier Wins Big at Mineola Show

Goshen June 8 Dr A L Danforth entered bull terrier Vall ette at Mineola dog show in American bred class winning blue ribbon and placing third in the apera class. The 11 month old pup has seven prizes in seven classes, a notable record. The Mineola Show draws about 1000 dogs per meet. Also Martin Riley, hospitalized in Goshen with acute indigestion, returned home by the 6:45 Central New England train with his nurse Miss Burns.

Goshen A. L. Danforth Vallette June Martin Riley Suffield Central New England Misa Burns

Fresh oil car replaces used tank in Goshen streets

Goshen reports the first tank load for oiling village streets has been exhausted and replaced by a fresh carload kept in Erie yards for the same use.

Goshen Erie

Taken to Newburgh for forgery indictment

Goshen June 8 William Adams of Port Jervis indicted by the May grand jury on a forgery charge was taken to Newburgh this morning by Sheriff Sayer.

Newburgh Goshen William Adams Port Jervis May Grand Jury Sayer

Visiting Parents in Goshen This June

Mrs. Frederick Hopkins of New York City is spending two weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hinchman in Goshen. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hill announce the birth of a son at their home on Wickham Avenue last Saturday.

Goshen Frederick Hopkins New York City John H. Hinchman Frank Hill Wickham Avenue

Leander L. Purdy Taken By Death

Leander Lynn Purdy longtime hotel man of the city died Sunday in Goshen after a lingering illness at age 84. His body was brought home for funeral services held Monday at 7 30 p m in the W Stewart Ker parlors. Interment followed in the family plot at New Vernon. Survived by two brothers Horton and Charles Purdy, two sisters Mrs Wm J McCarter and Mrs Elizabeth Hallock, and a daughter Miss Lena Purdy of New York City. He was a member of Hoffman Lodge.

Leander Lynn Purdy Holdirs Goshen W. Stewart Ker New Vernon Purdy Horton Purdy Charles Purdy Wm. J. McCarter Elizabeth Hallock City Lena Purdy New York City Hoffman Lodge George P. Dewsnap George Pierce Dewsnap George Susan Dewsnap Jobstown N. Y Mechanicatown Wand Weis Fannie C Charles M John C Alice C Tapstone Conn Josie C James G. Crawford Dewsnap Mark H Topstone Samuel G Republica Washington Albert Linn Roy Papakating S. J Tate Linn Roy Margaret Morehouse John #. Macauley Model Dairy Annie Harver Alfred Miller Frank L Stephen Middiestown Elizabeth Richard D. Wallace Vernon N. J Warwick Warwick Cemetery

Local residents pass civil service exams for hospital posts

Albany in June reports Mrs Catherine V Carmody of Middletown among candidates who passed the competitive civil service exam for nurse and matron at county tuberculosis hospitals with salaries from 40 to 75 dollars monthly plus maintenance. Also passing for assistant steam engineer at state and county hospitals were Harry Weeden of 363 North Street Middletown and Raymond W Muller of Highland Falls.

Albany Catherine V. Carmody Middletown Harry Weeden North Street Raymond W. Muller Highland Falls

Trolley Frightens Horse in Midway Park Ride Upset Carriage

A horse frightened by a rider named Green of Goshen bolted on Michasicstown hill near Midway Park, overturning a carriage. A Goshen woman Miss Mabee was tossed from the vehicle but escaped injury. both occupants suffered fright and Mabee had a mild hysteria.

Midway Park Michasicstown Green Goshen Ma‘bee

Sherman buys Western Business in South Bend shop move

Walter N. K. Sherman once of Tompkins Dry Goods Co in this city buys an established dry goods house in South Bend Indiana and plans to move his family there Tuesday. During his Temp-Mas Company tenure he earned many friends in this city and anticipates a smooth transition to his new position.

Walter NK. Sherman Manlater Tompkins Dry Goods Co South Bend Ind Mr. Sherman Temp- Mas Qish Lim Srecers Hin New

First Passage Through Gatun Locks by Ocean Liner Alliance

The Alliance made the first passage through Gatun Locks by an ocean liner after tests of electric towing room notices handling large wearers. The trial took about an hour, with roughly thirty minutes for each stage, and was conducted by Penama.

Penama Gatun Rocks Mar Janama Raliresd Steamship ‘Alliance Electk Towing Room

SHAD SEASON'S CLOSE AND MEMORY OF OLD TIMERS

Fragmentary note recalls the end of the shad season and a memory of an elderly figure, mentioning Leherman and the Hudson. The garbled text reflects a local column style about seasonal fishing history and community figures.

Edward Lennon Married at Olean in June Ceremony

Edward Lennon and Leona Latimer wed at St. John's Church in Olean. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Gardiner with maid of honor Miss Alint Latimer and best man John Moore. After a wedding trip to Buffalo Rochester and Syracuse, the couple will reside at the corner of Jay and Clinton.

Olean St. John's Church Leona A. J. Latimer Riverstreat Joseph Lennon John Gardiner Alint Latimer John Moore Miss Latimer Mrs. Lennon Buffalo Rorchester Syracuse Jay Clinton Othets Lennon Davis & Nenno Mr. Lennon Edward Lennon Sprague Avenue Middletown

Obituary notices of Dewsnap Roy Foley and Graves

Obituaries recall George P. Dewsnap aged 67 of Jobs town area with surviving children and siblings and private funeral in Wallkill cemetery. Albert Linn Roy 1872 birth in Papakating dies in New York City after Model Dairy venture, with widow and children and Warwick Cemetery interment. James Foley of Union Street dies at Thrall Hospital after Bright's disease, with funeral at St Joseph's Church. Mrs Frances J Graves dies at Rideauburg area, funeral planned privately in Pinitsburg.

Supervisor Hume named district deputy in 13th Masonic District

Walden supervisor Robert T. Hume has been appointed district deputy for the 13th Masonic District. Grand Master George Freltfeld of Brooklyn announced the appointments. Also named for the 16th District is Nial C. Currey of Liberty as district deputy, with other state officer appointments listed.

Robert T. Hume Walden Walden Lodge Masonic George Frelteld Brooklyn Nial C. Currey Liberty Charles Sumner Bureh New York City George R. van DeWater Parkes Cadman Henry R. Freeman Troy William E. Stevens William F. Kettle Oswego George F. Price le Roy Montgomery Orange County

Long list of grand officers named in fraternal assembly

A roster of Grand Officers and ceremonial leaders is announced including Hume Watson Cohen Williams Her mon Murray Laurrbrie Young Mundorf Murdorf Cor nell Plough Wilson Williams Raphael Strecker Hamlin Frost Brown Owen Jase Klein Wiesenbeck Wimmer Wareing Hill Hirsch Hartmayer Farrer Pagan Barber Thompson Dut ton Smith Byran Silver Lang Mount Vernon Williams McElroy.

William R. Watson Sea Cliff Simon R. Cohen Brooklyn George Fred Williams Buffalo Willard P. Hermon Riverhead James E. Murray William N. Laurrbrie Hempstead Thomas G. Young Rochester George T. Mundorf New York City E. Burt Cornell Oswego S. Harley Plough Robert W. Wilson Charles M. Williams Ralph R. Raphael Warner Strecker Troy Millard V. Hamlin Watertown Theodore Frost Louis Brown John L. Owen Caleb Jase Syracuse A. 8. Klein Henry E. Wiesenbeck Canadaigua Curt P. Wimmer Thomas Wareing, Jr Albany Edward B. Hill Peekskill Cyrus Th Barber Wilfred Mf. Thompson John K. Dutton Horace W. Smith Port Byran Elmer B. Silver New York C.ty Ossian Lang Mount Vernon John A. Williams Joseph McElroy

Drew M Drew bankruptcy hearing Saturday in Newburgh

Newburgh June 5 The case of Er rest M Drew of Middletown will come before Hon W C Anthony in bankruptcy on Saturday at 9 oclock in his office at 37 Montgomery street. Trustee Joan B Swezey of Goshen was appointed April 28 but declined to accept. This will be a first meeting of creditors for appointment or election of another trustee. Counsel for petitioning creditors is John Bright of Middletown and Thomas H Lemon of the same place for the bankrupt. The mobility of Mr Drew is listed as 3235 with nominal assets 1723.

Newburgh Errest M. Drew Middletown W. C. Anthony Montgomery Street Joan B. Swezey Goshen John Bright Thomas H. Lemon Drew

Newburgh water shed annual inspection notice

The Board of Water Commissioners and city officials will inspect the Newburgh water shed on Wednesday June 17. They will depart about 11 o'clock and, after inspection, proceed to Wart horo where a dinner will be provided. The Presbyterian Church Chester held a meeting led by Rev. P S Haines ton. Rev T M Simonton of Peacock NC was not yet confirmed for their garter. No word on Simonton accepting the call. London agency Cet sardian suspends.

Pargh Board of Water Commissioners Wartthoro Presbyterian Church Chester P. S. Haineston T. M. Simonton Peacock Simonton

Tuxedo Show Attracts Elite Yet Weather Delays Tales Of Wins

Tuxedo Park hosts a major early summer horse show led by Pierre Lorillard Jr. Large crowds attend amid mixed weather with keen competition in hunting and trotting. Winners include William Hoffman and Fierre Lorillard Jr in various divisions, plus officers’ and ladies events. notable horses include Irish Heather and True Heart with shows by Harriman and Lorillard families.

Tuxedo Park Tuxedo Horne Pierre Lorillard Fierre Lorillard, Jr Dennis Stocken Squadron C Couervette Jusla Brettung Cherie D. D. Pullen Engineers’ Corps West Point Florentine H. H. McGree Rex W. W. Edwin Ormat Squadron C. Farm Brooklyn R. G. Alexander Engineer Corps E. H. Harriman Baker Aidanta RG. Alexander David Wagstaff Pierre Loriilard Naraka Misa Marie Rosewald E. H. Warri

Lights Spoil Lane Name Is Changed

Newton New Jersey June 6 residents petition to rename Love Lane to West End Avenue citing electric lights as the misnomer historic name change approved by town committee. The avenue long noted for Cupid associations and older cottages now features brighter streets though many residents recall intimate strolls of earlier years.

Newton N. J Lane West End Cupid Hom

Perkins Succeeds Arthur A McLean as State Democratic Treasurer

Eldwani FE Perkins appointed treasurer of the Democratic State Committee to replace Arthur A McLean who pleaded guilty to taking campaign contributions from corporations. McLean’s audited accounts were found not correct. Perkins, an independent Democrat, serves as president of the First Nations Bank of Poughkeepsie. Henry Bacon of Goshen appears on the executive committee.

Eldwani FE Perkins Democratic State Committee Arthur A. McLean McLean First Nations Bank of

Shawanga Camp Memorial Service Notice

Olisvilla on June 5 The Mortem Woodven of Shawanga Camp No 1087 will hold their memorial service on Sunday June 7 meeting in Mitchell Hall at 10 am Residents are advised that regular meetings will be held the first and sixth Wednesday of each month during June July and August

Olisvilla

Trustees Meet to Open Proposals for Washingtons Headquarters

Newburgh Jones-A board of trustees by yester afternosa met at the State Museum to open proposals for electric work and construction tied to resizing the histories building.

Mrs Graith Improves After Appendicitis Operation

Mrs. A. T. Graith of 329 East Main Street is rapidly improving after an appendicitis operation at Thrall Hospital performed by Dr. M. A. Stivers with assistance from Tr. AL. IB. Cnappel.

A. T. Graith East Main Streets Thrall Hospital M. A. Stivers Tr. AL. IB. Cnappel

Arrest in Goshen Theft Case on Cottage Street

Salve Sbane was arrested on Cottage street Middletown with a cage matching the stolen case and contents described by village police. Erie Lieutenant William Kate had traced Sbane to Middletown. Chief Scott of Goshen joined to arrange transfer. Reward of $50 offered for recovery of the goods and case.

Sbane Middletown Stono Cottage Street Scott Goshen Shane

Pretty wedding at Ridgebury Church joins Hobert and Terry

A wedding took place at Ridgebury Church last Monday in June when Miss Enise Hobert of Shia Tillage and Joseph Terry of New York City were married by Rev. Charles H. Mattison. The couple received many congratulations and well wishes.

Ridgebury Jane Enise Hobert Shia Tillage Joseph Terry New York City Charles H. Mattison

Phoenix Jap Fine Company Meeting Plans Trip to Cape Pond

A special trerting of Phoenix Jap Fine Company is called by President Charles Vah Schsick for an annual caring trip. Members plan a meeting this evening and a July 2 gathering at Cape Pond, Tister county, where they will stay for 15 days. All company members are urged to attend.

Phoenix Jap Fine Company Charles Vah Schsick Cape Pond Tister

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