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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1914

Page

3

Atwater Files Bankruptcy Amid Airman Past and Debts

William B. Atwater once a Central Valley airplane pilot and husband of Lilian Janeway Platt filed in federal court for bankruptcy. Debts total 4887 with a 1505 claim. Names of creditors include Alban T. Atwater Frank M. Atwater and Curtiss Aeroplane Company plus local firms in Newburgh and Highland Telephone Co.

Central Valley Platt William B. Atwater Lilian Janeway Platt Thomas C. Plitt Thi Habili Atwater Slatin & Chopper Allee Woegrant Highland Telephone Co

Newburgh Jury Quickly Convicts Man in Highway Robbery Case

A Newburgh jury swiftly convicts George Jock, a Black man, of highway robbery and felonious assault following testimony by Cateh H. Grames and Albert Ur Raphael AL Hoan. Judge Albert W. Seeger remands Jock for sentencing as details of the Feb 7 incident emerged, including intoxication and identity uncertainities amid a night of drinking with relatives.

Newburgh Destertay George Jock Gall Albert deckHn Georra Cateh H. Grames Albert Ur Raphael AL Hoan Chalder Atgornes Jonathan J. Wilkon, Jr Cowmunty Albert W. Seeger Georgy Heir Spengler Cocheeton Mire Spengler Iuchwavann Moonlich Wren

Haplenbergh Elected Delegate at State Convention

Mr Haplenbergh was elected a delegate to the Supreme Convention of the United Commercial Travelers. The Middletown council members, Hardeweren Tutt and Woodletown delegates, attended the state convention as delegates.

Chester MT Attentersh Midditoan Supreme Convention of the United Commercast Olen Middletown Hardeweren Comeys

Ohio Man Named Ambassador to Prince Mir

The article reports INAMES OHIO MAN AS AMBASSADOR to Prince Mir with Witten Sharpe of Elyria named for the post, succeeding Ambassador Myron Mhlerrick appointed by Taft. It notes McCombs blocked the nomination, Wilson reconsidered at his request, and mentions a Treasury secretary-to-France assignment rumored to ease presidential embarrassment.

Washington Wilson Secretary of the Treasury France

Tang Taken From The Tango At Dance Masters’ Convention

A fragmentary report notes tangs and forms presented at a dance masters convention. The piece mentions changes approved by donors and observers, with references to New York participants and various unnamed contributors shaping the event’s program.

Cleland O Jone Marie Ivers Nmavine Miles New York Amd Cmcare

Police Chiefs Elect Held at Watertown Convention

The selection of police chiefs was conducted with Rolain and Brinay among notable nominees. The event took place in Water town with Brinay presiding as treasurer and various officials in attendance.

Rolain Oye New York State Brinay Thary cerTelars Water Town

Mount Carmel Band Concert and Lawn Festival

Mount Carmel Church hosts a band concert and lawn festival on church grounds Mon Hagen Avenue. Altar Society volunteers completed arrangements. Ladies Band to perform with refreshments and games including euchre and piñochle. A special committee handles decorating and lighting. attendees expected for a pleasant evening.

Ald Mount Carmel Monhagen Avenue Illo Ladlew The Altar Society Vaniaed Lndy Lovern Euchre Plinochle

Two 19Year-olds Sentenced to 84 Days Each

Campbell Hall June 18 John Mc Gurty of Brooklyn and Ralph Lens worth of Chicago, both 19, appeared before Justice Marvin on June 10 charged with v or t ancy and breaking into a car belonging to the G N I Railroad, and stealing food and clothing from a man employed by the full food company. They were sentenced to 84 days in Kings County Penitentiary. A warrant was issued for a Neelytown farm worker who struck a fellow by milk pall and escaped with two weeks' pay. Also notes on Children's Day at Presbyterian Church, an open air Evening Service, and a Strawberry Festival hosted by the Ladies' Missionary Society.

Campbell Hall John McGurty Brooklyn Ralph Lensworth Chicago Marvin John Bedell G. N. I. Railroad Itatang Full Tood Company Cornelius Marlingon Kings County Avi Justice Morgan M. Kattman Neelytown Bedell Presbyterian Church Cbhoir Mange Ladies' Missionary Society

Hamburg Man Killed by Train

Hamburg man James Raves, an employee of the Union Was id Parchment & Faper Co. of Hamburg, was killed on the Susquehanna tracks near Hamburg. The accident occurred when an approaching New York, Susquehanna and Western train diverted a passing Lehigh & Trudsoniver Railroad train, knocking Raves down. He was about 60 years old, a widower, and is survived by several children.

New York, Susquehanna & Western Lehigh

Wallkill Council at Phillipsburgh Rally and Supper

About 48 members of Wallkill Council No. 3 Qual ML gathered at Phillipsburgh for a 7:50 trailer night, joining 28 others. They toured auto shows, attended a supper hosted by McMongle’s Wallhii Tiana Company manager, and spent the evening at Medaay Park before returning to the city with roughly 130 attendees.

Wallkill Auto Ravers Neel of McMongle Wallhii Tiana Company Vethanies Medaay Park

New Chester Depot Opening Soon by Hoe Railroad

The Hoe Railroad will open a new depot at Chester on June 4. The building will stand on cemented foundations with ticket and telegraph offices between two walls, each to be joined by a single opening. A baggage room and a waiting room of equal size will be heated by hot water, marking a modern station layout.

Cheater

Italian Held After Meadow Brook Assault Case

Chief Grant R Wilson and Special Officer G H Harden of the N Y O W reached New York to escort Pedro Mongioli an Italian accused of assaulting Jog Fotino in a Meadow Brook O W car on May 22 Mongioli was seen by O W employee Nick Mauro who detained him until detectives arrived He was arraigned in Recorder's Court before Special County Judge B Royce and remanded to Goshen jail with hearing adjourned to 12 oclock next Wednesday afternoon

Grant R. Wilson G. H. Harden, Jr N. Y New York Pedro Mongioli Mongloli Mongiell Spelelal County Mongtoll Goshen

Montgomery Concert Program and Local Notices

June 13 report lists the June 16 land concert program with overtures, waltzes, a trombone solo, medley, serenade, and marches by various composers. Also sold Oakley Street property for 1135 to William Courter, plus Grange Hall dances, and several local personals including travels and visiting guests.

Montgomery United States Navy G. M. White F. White H. Lowrgee J. Lardee Annie Laurie Hayes March B. J. Evans Oakley Street Charles F. Ketcham William Courter

Suydam Russ Wedding Held in Brick Church Parsonage

Montgomery June 13 a prominent marriage took place in the Brick Church parsonage on Tuesday when George H O Suydam, recently active in the cows and feed business of Samuel Meory, and Mrs Jillian Russ of Middletown were joined by Rev Peter Crispell. Both families are well known in the community. Mrs Russ was formerly Miss Rockafellow. Mr Sindam is a son of Mr and Mrs Henry Bercon Sindam. After a brief honeymoon they will reside in the residence of J Harte Harris which he purchased on Thursday.

Montgomery

Mount Lassen Eruptions Described as Less Violent

San Francisco reports Mount Lassen activity with eruptions described as less violent than past events. Officials note ash, steam, and lava flows are limited, while water in the crater causes steam and cratering. Forester statements downplay volcanic danger but urge caution and monitoring.

San Francisco Caldive United States Forestry Service

Middletown Sayings Bank Chief elected third district head

George A. Swayze president of the Middletown Sayings Bank was honored Thursday by election as president of the Third District of the Bayings Banks Association of New York state at their Albany meeting. He succeeds James H. Manning of Albany as predecessor is noted.

George A. Swayze Middletown Middletown Savings’ Bank The Savings’ Banks Association of

George A. Bwayze Presidency Noted in District Banking Report

George A. Bwayze served as president during the past year. The third district comprises thirty one banks across Franklin Hamilton Fulton Montgomery Otsego Delaware Sullivan Orange Ulster Greene Schoharie Schenectady Albany Saratoga Warren Essex Clinton Washington Rensselaer Columbia Dutchess Putnam and Rockland counties.

Franklin Hamilton Fulton Montgomery Otsego Delaware Sullivan Orange Ulster Greene Schoharie Schenectady Albany Saratoga Warren Essex Clinton Washington Rensselaer Columbia Dutchess Putnam Rockland

Old Time Concert Captivates Wurtsboro Church Crowd

In Wurtsboro the Reformed Dutch Church hosted two old time concerts on June 8 and 3, featuring vocal and instrumental music, solos, duets, quartets, and pantomimes. Performers Miss Myrin J. Gibbs and Miss Ethel Rosevear led, with T. R. Hart as music master, while decor and costumes evoked a bygone era and added to the distinctive entertainment value.

Wurtsboro Noah The Ark Belus Middletown Myrin J. Gibbs Ethel Rosevear Middletonn Baird Mies

Indictment and sentence for disorderly house case

Newomen Jane sat reading an indictment accusing him of maintaining a disorderly house in Oslo. Pasquale DeConcia, sentenced by Judge Alberthoof in the Commis Conti, faces four months or a fine. The term hinges on DeCresta staying out of New Harsh and confining his business to a barber shop in the future.

Newomen Jane Oslistham Pasquale

Week in New York told by Rosicrucian era musings

The piece surveys New York summer life from markets and theaters to night crowds and cheap lodging houses. It notes maritime hazards, city entertainments, vacation trends, and cultural topics from Shakespeare to architecture, monuments, and a Burke tribute idea.

New York

Denton Village Activities Report and Upcoming Events

June village items note Hampton Farms parole progress and many boys nearing release after improved records. Sidney Loons returns from Columbia Law year, joins Varsity baseball. strawberry and ice cream festival planned at parsonage lawn June 16 at 6 pm with Victrola music, rain date June 17. Children Day services at Denton Church include baptism and a Sunday school program from Maple Avenue and Denton schools. Frank Berry welcomes birth of a son on Lower Road.

Sidney Loons Columbia University Sidney Hanford & Horton Company Denton Church Denton Sunday School Maple Avenue

Stilwell Must Serve Sentence in Political Controversy

In New York on June 13 Stephen J. Stilwell, a state official from a distant region, is described as having been convicted of demanding untoward favors. The report notes a four to eight year sentence and references civic and legal proceedings surrounding the case, with quotes illustrating public skepticism about political exchange.

New York Stephen J.oem Committee of Codes of the Meneter Appetines Civics Suceme Croft

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Wiliam B. Atwater Jecklin Haplenbergh Inames Ohio Hamburg Phillipsburgh New Chester Meadowbrook Charles B. Crabtree Harrit Mackee Kang Overture Grange Hall Joseph Haskins William Buli Mary , Johnston George Jayne Florida John J. Vanderoet N. D. Mills A. Anderson Monroe John P. Tweddle Ithaca iMarte Henry Tweddle Wiliam Enger Ireland Suydam Russ Mount Lassen Geo. A. Swayze State Association At Rge A. Bwayze Historical Society Royal George Iit Naval School Annapolis Yen Maby Mineola Eying Hock Almady Pope Shakespeare Professor Brandes Copenhagen Avon Milton Ako Architekato Cts Ah Temein Doxs Quires Genti Fifth Avenue Palace Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Astor Gentis Cyrus W. Field Major Amire Charlotte Temple Trinity Churchyard Turke Congress House of Commons Edmund Burke Whitelaw Reid Burke Warren Hastings India Denton Village Denton Robert Rosenbluth Hampton Farms New York City Board of Parole Hosenbluth Hampton Farm Stilwell Pieedelphia
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