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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1914

Page

7

Goshen sewer bids led by Paterson firm in county talks

Goshen village trustees opened the second bid set for the sewer system and disposal plant. Patersons Puglet Construction Company submitted the lowest sewer bid at about 67 000 dollars, with Peekskill Construction Company second at 59 000. Disposal plant bids from Peekskill at 27 000 and Harper and Company at about 30 900 were reviewed.

Goshen Board of Trustees Puglet Construction Company Paterson Perkskill Construction Company Harper & Company Newburgh

Doings at the Court Seat Goshen Band Concert

The first Goshen village band concert of the season drew a large crowd from Orange County and beyond. Middletown crowds were heavy as trains carried 148 concertgoers on the 7 o clock car, with Wallkill Transit overwhelmed by demand. The Goshen Band delivered a well rendered performance, exceeding past years and reflecting strong progress in local musical efforts.

Goshen Orange County Middletown Wallkill Transit Company Gosden

Goshen High Seeks County Pennant in Exhibition Cup

Goshen High School climbs toward the Orange County Interscholastic League pennant as an exhibition shows a tall trophy in Thomas Fartell’s jewelry window. The team, confident of clinching the title, has one game left against Warwick next Saturday at Warwick, with locals backing a pennant capture.

Eunc Lz Orange County Sresen Thomas Fartell Goshen High School Goshen Boys Goshen Warwick

Strawberry Festival Held by Ladies' Aid Society

The twelfth annual strawberry festival by the Ladies' Aid Society will take place in the Presbyterian Chapel on Thursday June 18. Home-baked cake will be sold after 3 PM and a domestic table will offer aprons towels and other articles. A cordial invitation to the public.

Ladies’ Aid Society Presbyterian Chapel

Indirect A Winner At Philadelphia Meet

Goshen June 12 The trotter In direct sent to Philadelphia by trainer John Packer showed well at Thursday afternoon events during the Horse Dealers Stake 2:20 trot weeklong meet.

Goshen Philadelphia John Packer

TRAINRIDERS JAILED IN MONROE ARREST

Four trainriders were arrested by the Erie special police in Monroe on Friday and arraigned before Justice H. P. Palas. They were sentenced to 10 days in the county jail at Goshen and were brought to Goshen village late Friday afternoon.

Goshen Erle Monroe H. P. Palas

Charles Coleman to represent Wallkill A C. at Traversislane meet

Goshen June 12 Charles Coleman of this village will represent the Wallkill Athletic Club of Middletown at the Traversislane Athletic meet today. He is described as a notable athlete and is expected to deliver a remarkable showing despite some recent tensions.

Charles Coleman Goshen Wallkill A. C Middletown Traversislane Coleman Dse

Goshen Council P.O.S. of A Holds Scout Banquet

June 13 Goshen news reports the Goshen Council P.O.S. of A held its regular meeting in the Purdy building with the Bot Scouts of the village later being entertained by members in a pleasing program after the business session.

Goshen

Letters Granted for Maytha Harden Estate in Wantagania

Letters of administration granted on the estate of Maytha Harden late of Wantagania to Adler Harden late of Ridgeway. Property of the deceased is divided among four children in equal portions.

Gashen Maytha Harden Wantagania Adlerfiarden Ridgewavy

Graduation Attendee Joins Printeton Event

A note notes that Joan VanVie, aged 14, attended a graduation ceremony at Printeton with other local youths. The fragment mentions her association with the Tri sftenta group and references VenViick as a member, though details are unclear due to OCR quality.

Gosuen Joan VanVie Printeton Ibis Ancenal Com Tuco RL Oketriees VenViick Cones

Annie Ackley Dies in Brooklyn at 61

Mrs Annie L P Ackley died during a Brooklyn visit after a three week illness. Born in New York City to Reevs Conklin, she lived in Middletown and Goshen after marriage to Thomas B Ackley who predeceased her. Funeral at her Orange avenue home tomorrow at 1 p.m. Interment in Warwick Cemetery.

Goshen Annie LP Ackley Cousins Brooklyn New York City Reevs Conklin Bugar Atteke Thomas B. Ackley Middletown Erie Orange Avenue Warwick Cemetery Albert C. Newkirk Highland Avenue Newkirk Albert M. Newkirk Washingtonville R. Granville Green New York James M. Green Virgil Green Summitvile Surtes Green Bloomingburg B. Green Helena, Montana Julia Dickinson Suas Horton Dickinson Lake Avenue Ste Crawford Orange County Mary E Charles H. Tuthill Southold S. 1 Lilien M Frank G. Mauger Katie L Birs Dickinson J. 5 E. Exvskine Hopewell Presbyterian Church Builixine Cemetery Nathaniel Ward Piermont M. H. Senior John Mary Ann Haring Nathaniel M. Ward Nathaniel 31. Ward Oscar Ward Closter N. Z Mra Garret W. Hart Jecot B. Ward John Ward

Bequest Grants Admin on Clara Schneider Estate

Letters of administration are granted on Clara Schneider's estate to Charles Schneider of Warwick. About $500 will be divided between a widower and one child. Catherine Doolittle's will, filed in Middletown, names Annie Neal and Thomas C. Rogers as executors. About $500 to be divided among children and grandchildren.

Gooshen Clara Schneider Warwick Charles Schneider Catherine Doolittle Middletown Annie Neal Thomas C. Rogers

Miller Will Probated in Goshen Court

David F. Miller's will was probated in Goshen this morning with Wilmot Moore and David Miller named executors. The estate includes property near Howells and a homestead near New Vernon to be divided among five children and other relatives.

MR. Miller Goshen David F. Miller Sfiddietown Swezey Wilmot Moore David Miller Howells New Verton

Steel flag pole erected at Historic Track

Goshen June 12 a 100 foot steel flag pole was erected in the infield at the Historic Track. The pole, purchased by the Harriman Corporation, replaces the previous wooden pole from last season and will be used by the management.

Goshen Harriman Corporation Sesson

Letters of administration granted on William Stewart estate

Goshen June 12 Letters of administration have been granted on the estate of William Stewart late of Newburgh to C W Sneed of that city. The personal property about 6000 dollars is to be divided among three nephews Robert G Stewart William J Stewart and W J Douglas all of Newark New Jersey.

Goshen Wiliam Stewart City of Newburgh C. W. Sneed Roert G. Stewart Wiliam J. Stewart W. J. Douglas Newark N. J

Home for vacation Goshen Vincent returns from Cornell

Jose iz Everitt Vincent son of Mr and Mrs Frank Vincent of this village has returned from Cornell University where he is taking a course in civil engineering. Mr Vincent will spend the summer in this village.

Goshen Jose iz—Everitt Vincent Frank Vincent Cornell University Vincent

Goshen Drum Corps to Hold Regular Practice Meeting

Goshen Fire File Drum and Bogie Corps will hold a regular practice in the Dikeman Hare Company building room on Monday evening. All members are requested to be present at this meeting.

Board of Trustees Goshen Dikeman Hare Company

President to Visit Goshen Friday Evening

Washington Cann P.O. of A will host State President Capau for a Friday evening visit in Goshen. About four amber of other antlers and Goshen Bay Scouts have been invited to attend.

Goshen Washington

Miss Jetter Visits the Mate in Peeks Mills Weekend

Miss Jetter visits Miss Edith Moneou of Peeks Mills for a weekend at the village. Jetter formerly served on the teachers staff of the local school.

Miss Jetter Goshes Wune Wuss Amelie B. Deter Peeks Mills Edith £. Moneou Icf This Vilase Jetter sTsIninar School

Stock to Serve as Bookkeeper at Howell Brothers Market

Goshen June 10 Marjorie Stock secures a position as bookkeeper in the office of Howell Brothers Meat Market on Greenwich.

Goshen Marjorie

Obituary notices and deaths in Troy and vicinity

The notice records the deaths and forthcoming burials of Mrs. Sarah E Fowler Montgomery and others in Troy area, detailing burial plans, family ties, and ages. It also lists the deaths of Thomas R. Smith, an infant, Mrs. Albert C. Newkirk, Mrs. Julia Dickinson, Mrs. Nathaniel Ward, Gould Barlow, and related funeral arrangements and survivor details.

Isays M and U Deal Rumor Denied by Officials

The Carbondale Leader notes widespread rumors that after July 1 the Susquehanna and Western and Middletown and Unionville lines would be operated by Delaware and Hudson, with Erie lease expiring. C A Morgan, PA division supervisor, returns from Albany saying no official action or confirmation exists and questions the rumor’s source. The Delaware and Hudson is using Wilkes-Barre and Eastern tracks in the loop around Wilkes-Barre, linking to the Susquehanna and Western.

Carbondale Middletown New York State Susquehanna & Western Unionville Delaware & Hudson Company Erie C. A. Morgan Pennsylvania Albany Delaware & Hudson Wilkes-Barre & Eastern Wilkes-Barre Wilkes Barre & Eastern

Deaths in Port Jervis and Surrounding Areas

Obituaries from Port Jervis and nearby towns record the deaths of Nettie Leppert age 66 at home in Port Jervis after a long illness, John W. Decker aged 65 at his Johnsons residence, Sarah F. Newkirk wife of James H. Hanson in Montgomery, and Mrs. Susan M. Pelton widow of Luther Pelton at Sackett Lake. Interments noted at Sparrowbush Cemetery and Brick Church Cemetery with multiple survivors and funeral arrangements described.

Thomas R. Smith Peter and Rachel Smith Hamburg N.J Newark Fanny Dent Ira S. Smith Warwick Smith Continental Newark Cemetery Ira Smith May Smith William 8 Port Jervis Otlaville Nettie Leppert M. E. Leppert Leppert Sparrowbuch James Barah Cankey William Cox Middletora Fort Jervis Irving Cox Matamoras John Caskey San Francisco Cal Rufus Caskey Sparta Wis Joseph Roberty Roberty Fowler Street Samuel Jones Sparrowbush Cemetery John W. Decker Johnsons Mr. Decker Gardiner- Wise N. Y Hiram Decker Sarah Amnett Cent First Presbyterian Church Yobusbas Mattlsen Ridgabury Montgomery Sarah F. Newkirk Jamea H. Hanson Adam M. Newkirk Catharine MuJspaugh Brick Church Susan M. Pelton Monticello Luther Pelton Sackett Lake John Young Seatoeo Presbyterian Church

Obsequies for Jerome B Palmer and Julia Austin Thorpe

Funeral services were held for Jerome B Palmer at 2 PM at 15 East Avenue with Knights of Pythias participation and a large floral tribute. Interment followed at Hillside Cemetery. Separate service for Julia Austin Thorpe took place Friday at 3 39 PM at 77 Ackley Avenue with pastors from First Congregational and Floral Avenue Presbyterian churches officiating. Palbearers included lodge members and civic figures.

Jerome Hillside Cemetery Lancelot Lotge Out Lodge G Ceicle Charles Jones J. E. Corxin C. Davis EL Scott Edson Chateau Nice Julia Austin Thorpe Wallace W. Thorpe Ackley Avenue Lestershire Samuel Dunham Antar Dard McCormick West Presbyterian Church Thorpe Floral Avenue Presbyterian Church John R. Clemente A A Kilmer J. JH. Thapcon J. D. Harris W. T. Cooper E. Vincett Bartel Floral Park Coemetery

Monroe Redistricting Plans Move Toward Three Districts

Monroe Town Board proposes dividing the village into three election districts along Lake and Spring streets toward the Chester and Woodbury lines, with district 8 for northerly areas and district 1 for southerly areas. Other items note improvements at Monroe House, a concert by Monroe Brass Band, college student Vincent Ayres returning home, Goshen baseball victory, and assorted local notices and personal briefs.

Monroe Lake Street Spring Street Greenwood Lake Road Chester Maple Avenue Woodbury Harriman Monroe Brass Band, Inc Monroe Opera House Tannery Vincent Ayres Penn State College Goshen Monrose Fletcher Brooks Samuel Sanderson Oscar W. Hamilton Brooklyn Monroe Civic Federation Mra. J. Mackenzie Mackenals School Walton Lake

S. S. Seward Commencement Program Highlights

Florida Jane outlines the S. S. Seward Institute Commencement Week with events from June 19 to 23. Graduating class includes Mary Brown Rae Chiron Florence Nelson Evelin Sir Alonso Hunter and Ambar Hos. Activities include prom at Lyceum Hall a graduation address at Presbyterian Church and an Alumn Banquet. Florene Nelson is valedictorian Marr Brn salutatorian Evelsn Sir presiding officers. reception planned at Prof. Van Canpon's. Children’s Day at Presbyterian Church June 14. Corpus Christi services noted at St Josephs RC Polish Church June 11. John Newton moved to New York City in poor condition but improving.

Florida Jane S. 5 Sexard Institute Lyceum Hall Burtrajcurente Presbyterian Church A. Chamberlain Tureday DID House Mary Brown Rae Chiron Florence Nelson Evelin Sir Alonso W. C Corpus Christi St Joseph’s RC Poliah Church John Newton New York City

Colored woman killed by train near Goshen crossing

Mary Mann, a deaf colored woman and wife of John Mann, was struck and killed by passenger train No. 43 near the Greenwich Avenue crossing in Goshen at 11:25 AM. The accident drew responders, with coroner Harding investigating and the body taken to VanVliet parlors. The couple, long-time residents, had seven children.

Goshen Mary Mann John Mann Bre Greenwich Avenus Horton Enging Botin Ald J.J. VanVilet Harding Middletown

Hurleyville School Closes Term Amid Local Community News

The Hurleyville village closes for the term with the intermediate and grammar departments ending under Principal Merritt and Mise Gundersleeva. Teachers not yet reengaged for next year. Real estate activity continues with renovations by William Princes and Mrs. George Knapp. Community notes include a season opener dance, a spelling contest record, a joint Grange picnic, and various visits and trips among locals.

Hourleyville Merritt Mise Gundersleeva Misa E. W. Kinne Lawrence Misa Laverne Gardner Stevensville

Sullivan County Bar Assn Elects New Members and Reelects Officers

The Sullivan County Bar Association met at the courthouse in Monticello last Monday. All officers were reelected: President George H. Carpenter. vice president George H. Smith. secretary-treasurer William G. Riningham. Directors include Carpenter, Smith, Maria S. His, Cooke, and Ellsworth Baker, with Baker new to the board. New members elected: John D. Lyons Monticello Edmer Baker Liberty Harry M. Berk Liberty Paul B. Kelly Aberty and Isador Rothenbers Centerville. A resolution urged the Board of Supervisors to complete and furnish a law library in the courthouse.

Liberty Juan Suliivas County Bar Association Mocticelio George H. Carpentier George H Smith William G. Riningham George H. Carpester George H. Smith Maria George Cooke Ellsworth Baker Baker Association John D. Lyons Monticello Edmer Baker Rowlove Harry M. Berk Paul B. Kelly Aberty Isador Rothenbers Centerville Board of Superticors

Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival in Westtown

June 15 notice from Westtown reports a strawberry and ice cream festival to be held on the lawn of the Meith podist Church on June 18. The festival causes the Saturday night ice cream sale to be canceled. Next Sunday June 2 is Children’s Day at the Medindist Church.

Westtown Westtown Contry TY. M Beto Clab

Felter Johnson wedding at Washingtonville home

A June wedding united Ethel Candice Felter and Louis Ralph Felter at the Johnson home in Washingtonville New York with about 60 guests. The ceremony was by Rev Fred D Stacy under fern and dalia arches. The couple will reside on a recently purchased farm near Washingtonville.

Felter—Johnson Esker Johnson Washingtonville N. Y Sussex County Ethel Candice Louis Ralph Felter Stephen Feller Johnson Home Myrtle Huff Newton Carrie A. Johnson George Smith Fred D. Stacy Cole Johnson Daniel Hookey Delaware Water Gap Felter

Local wedding notices from Liberty Kingston and surrounding areas

Joseph Metzger Jr and Kath erinme Meyers of Liberty wed at the bride s home on Sprague avenue then travel to Atlantic City and beyond. Katherine Lane Murphy Kingston and Russell Furman Ontario & Western foreman wed, will reside in Middletown. Clarita Johnson Buffalo and Horton Roy Gillex Fet Oaks marry at home with Rev A C Mason. Ednz Adelia Carter and Milton Earie wed at First Baptist parsonage by Rev Forist Preston Hutter, plan to live in Goshen.

Joseph Metzger, Jr Katherinme Meyers Liberty Furman—Lane Katherine Lane Murphy Street Kingston Russell Furman Ontario & Western Freman Dean J. P McClancr St. Joseph's R.C. Church Sysia F. Kuhlman Joseph F. Brennan Middletown Glilem—Johnson Clarita] Johnson Willian Johnson Buffalo Horton Roy Gillex Fetr Oaks A.C. Mason Albany Catskills Sarte—Carter Ednz Adelia Carter This Rov Milton Earie Goshen First Baptist Preston Hutter Goshch

Johnston- Reed wedding record in local notes

Edna F ci henback Johnston daughter of Mrs Millie Johnston wed George Schenback in Cleveland near her sister Mrs A B Ge7vd. They left for Portland Ore to establish their home. Miss Johnston formerly of this city. Reed-Dies couple Aloaz Reed and Miley Katie Ole married by Rev Theron Brit ain at his residence June 13.

Gould Barlow Lidertz Young Melcher Dude Atadeny Street Helen Kimball Parkeville I. T. McNally McNally Bilanvilie Darius Ratelif New York City Roy Teller Roscoe Ernest Ratcliff Thin Village William Birmingham W. J1. DeKay Jacobs Evans Building South Main Street R. B. Labagh Divine Francis Labagh B. F. Evans Mary Hill C. E Rignall W. CG. T Livingston Manor David House Thomas Nolan Ellen Fallsburg W. D. Labagh Lt. G. Laidlaw Wm. Birmingham Joseph S. Kile Masonic Lodge Linens Albert Keating Cihenback Johnston Edna F., Daushier Millie Johnston George Schenback A. B Cleveland Portlangd Ore Miss Johnston Theron Britiain Aloaz Reed Minisink Miley Katie Ole Howells

Eruption Spectacular Over California Geyser Event

Movat Lassen eruption continues to burn, with a 2,920 foot smoke column and a pillar of fire lighting the sky near the Jeraanee Yaiey area. Silentists clash over whether Zitat once is a geyser of Teally Volcanic, amid last night’s dramatic flash.

Movat Lassen Vinlener

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Clyde Potts Willam A. Aitchgon Annnie Ackley Sarah E. Fowler Montgomery Sarah E Fowler Troy Riverside Wallkill Valley Isays M. & U Liberty Cemetery Mrs. Jamcs H. ‘Hanson W. W. Thorpe Fallis J. FH Adams Express Compan Les Mre Annie O'Sullivan Monroe House Pierre W. Terry Maybrook Edward B.shaw Standard Lodge A. M Lodge Harriman Park Knight & Bush Corps of Engineers Floyd Smith Thomas Zabrinkie Monro Civic Federation Ive Schultz Bethlehem Church Athenia Club Bryan Clark State Road Eugene M. Bull New Rochelle Bert Chapman Mapes Old Village S. S. Seward Hurleyville Sullivan County BAR Assn Terry—Hobare Ridgebury Elsie Jeanette Hobart J. Hobart Joseph T. Terry, Jr Charles H. Mattison Mrs. Terry Reed
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