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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

3

Summer C and W timetable shows new Middletown departures

The New York Ontario and Western railway issues a summer timetable effective Sunday June 25. Northbound and southbound trains are listed with Middletown departure times including milk runs, local services to Walton and Norwich, express services to Oswego and Weehawken, and various Monticello Kingston Livingston Manor and Roscoe routes with weekday and weekend variants.

New York Ontario & Western Railroad Company Middletown Walton Weehawken Oswego Liberty Express Livingston Manor Delaware County Express Norwich Sidney Monticello Kingston Summitville Roscoe Chicago Campbell Hall Liberty Monticello-Kingston

Hunting Crow Incident Shoots Toe in Fosterdale

George Neill, a well known Fosterdale farmer, shot at a crow and discharged his firearm into his right boot. The shot severed a toe and grazed others, prompting a trip to Dr. LaValley in Jeffersonville for treatment with expected healing but permanent loss of a toe.

Fosterdale George Neill

Walden Man Granted Absolute Divorce

A Supreme Court special term in Newburgh granted an absolute divorce to Frank B. Broas of Walden from Alma Broas. The suit proceeded without defense. Earl H. Houghtaling represented the plaintiff. Testimony cited a hotel registration on April 28 showing Mrs. Broas with a man not her husband at the Fulton Hotel on Broadway.

Newburgh Supreme Court

Want Columns Adver Tsement Prompt

When in need of anything use the Times Press want columns advertisement. This notice urges readers to consult classified listings for goods services and opportunities offered locally. It frames the page as a quick resource for buyers sellers and job seekers seeking timely options.

Times-Press TimesPress

Special Term At Newburgh Court Dismisses Some Actions

In Newburgh a special term of the Supreme Court led by Justice Morschauser resulted in several outcomes. The case Conrad Diehl vs American Pump and Tank Company and Alexander C. Sutherland had the counter claim denied and costs awarded. Naturalization papers were granted to Johan Jurgenson and George Marsh, while Jacob Shifner of Florida had naturalization denied.

Newburgh Supreme Court Morschauser Conrad Diehl American Pump and Tank Company Alexander C. Sutherland A. H. F. Seeger J. D. Wilson, Jr Henry Copans Antonio Gallietto Frank W. Tompkins Edward D. Feldman Ainst Charles Fowler Sylvanus Orts Bacon Aia Rorty John W. Slauson Mary S. Andrews Watts Oakes Elwood C. Smith Robert T. McLaughlin Millie Sturgis Anson J. Fowler Elmer E. Roosa John A. Staples Newburgh Construction and Development Company Alice G. Smith Augustus Specht Elwood C. — Figg Toy Lor Monroe Howard Conklin Payson Lane Johan Jurgenson George Marsh Goshen Jacob Shifner Florida New York Naturalizing Bureau

Funeral for Culver Youth Draws Huge Attendance

Francis L. Culver, the youth who died after a shock at Orange County Golf Links on Wednesday, was eulogized at his parents' home on Olive Street. The service, led by Rev. Dr. E Van Dyke Wight, drew a large crowd as floral tributes stood out. Interment followed at Wallkill Cemetery in Phillipsburg with pallbearers named John Gibson Frank Nichols Albert Schuler William T. Cornelius Jr Alwyn Robertson and Clarence Lane.

Francis L. Culver Orange County Olive Street E. van Dyke Wight Wallkill Cemetery Phillipsburgh John Gibson Frank Nichols Albert Schuler William T. Cornelius, Jr Alwyn Robertson Clarence Lane

Creek on Rampage Drowns Four in New York Town

Hornell reports Purdy Creek overflow during the night causing four deaths. Mrs Saxton died in a car swept over a hill, Peter Head Levi Madison and Mrs Stephens perished with a house carried into the creek, property damage estimated at 50 000 dollars.

Hornell Purdy Creek John Saxton Peter Head Levi Madison Stephens Saxton Head Matthewson

Cuneo Jury Discharged After Midelection Deliberations

In Newburgh on June 17 the jury in Anthony Lewis Cuneo's case for maintaining a Middletown gambling house reported a disagreement after two hours. Judge Seeger discharged the jurors as District Attorney Hirschberg sought to detain Darwin White for perjury.

Newburgh Anthony Lewis Cuneo Middletown A. H. F. Seeger Henry Hirschberg Darwin White Bloomingburg Dob” White White Cuneo Tony Hirschberg Howard M. Starr Michael Mazzulla Seeger Henry Kohl Kohl Ivan A. Gardner William P. Gregg Arlington Wickham Avenue Ontario & Western Tony Lewis Niagara Falls Burlingham Harry P. Hinkley Washingtonville McCoach Arlington Hotel Hinkley

Middletown Poker Case At Arlington Hotel Criminal Charge

Testimony depicts a 1915 poker session at the Arlington Hotel with five men gambling at 25 cent limits. Patrick Cuneo denies running a gambling house while police seize $7.20 and cards as Chief McCoach probes alleged theft of a hotel guest’s $93 roll.

Frank McGuire Middletown Abingeton Darwin White McGuire White Harry P. Hinkley Hinkley Cuneo Arlington Hotel Bruce McCoach Frank H. Dayton Michael Kavanaugh American Federation of Labor Ontario & Western Band Brady

Poor Officers Elect New Leaders at Poughkeepsie Convention

The 46th annual convention of the Association of County Superintendents of the Poor and Poor Law Officers at Vassar Institute closed Friday with officers elected for the coming year. President Henry D. Nottingham of Onondaga County heads the slate joined by C. A. Strong Oswego County first vice president George Clark Chemung County second vice president Charles E. Dodge Chautauqua County secretary and treasurer Fred W. Hollis Ontario County. Next year’s session is set for Plattsburg June 26 to 29.

Chautauqua County Fred W. Hollis Ontario County Plattaburg

Newburgh approves 70 thousand dollar city funding

In Newburgh a special election was held to authorize the city council to raise 70000 in anticipation of tax collection to cover current city government expenses. The proposition carried by 39 votes with 311 total ballots cast. 17 in favor and 134 against.

Newburgh

Lightning Strikes Cow in Bloomingburg Pasture

A cow near Bloomingburg owned by W. L. Hawkins was killed by lightning during Wednesday’s storm. The animal, in a pasture with others, lay about 16 feet from a fence when found. only a slight burn on the shoulder suggested the strike followed the fence wires.

W. L. Hawkins Bloomingburg

Fire Runaway Wrecks Newburgh Run

June 17 a Newburgh fire alarm for a small barber shop blaze led to a runaway hose wagon on a wet hill. Driver Alexander Christiansen was thrown into a fence and dragged by skittish horses but escaped serious injury. fellow fireman Gerald McClosky also fell. Damage under $25.

Newburgh George Miller South Water Street Washington Steamer Company Brewster Hook and Ladder Company Broadway Steamer Company Hook and Ladder Company Colden Street Alexander Christiansen Christiansen Ort Gerald McClosky

Washingtonville Business Men Meet and Local News

A regu lar Washingtonville Business Men's Association meeting covers road work plans by New Windsor authorities on Kelly road, Main street resurfacing, and village finances. The issue notes a hospital ER visit for a pencil eraser, church programs, and community events including a euchre benefit and a guff race invitation.

Washingtonville Business Men's Association Bradner Cameron New Windsor Kelly Road Little Britain Missouri Committee Isaac Nicoll Main Street Walter Hockey Sster Harriet Mildred Mia Charles D. Parsons St. Luke's Hospital Newburgh L&pworth League Russell Dusenbury New York City Raymond Dusenbury Marengo Illinois J. Frank Dusenbury East Main Street Raymond Marengo First National Bank Washingtonville High School Bethany Chapel Mr. Sewell Pidter Charles Breed Agnes Sewell Ladies’ Aid Society M. KE Charles Overfeld Harold Heroy Pennington Detroit Mich Henry Ford May Hallock Ball Iowa William H. Hallock Blooming Grove Washingtonville Grange Clarence H. Gerow Hadley Pomona Grange Hamptonburgh Moffat Daley Washingtonville School Alice Chadwick F. C. Thompson Mary de Wolf Newcomb

Floods Cause Major Damage in Chemung Valley

Corning New York June 17 damage estimated at 290000 from cloudbursts in Chemung Valley. Weeds field and Knoxville and Elkland Pennsylvania areas hit. Traffic impeded and crops harmed.

Corning N. Y Chemung Valley Weetfield Knoxville Elkland

Surprise party for Miss Alice Reeves at Corwin Avenue

Sixteen couples surprised Miss Alice Reeves Friday evening at her home 27 Corwin avenue. Games were played, refreshments served, and guests departed late, having thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Alice Reeves Corwin Avenue

Orange Sunday School Award At State Convention

The State Sunday School convention in Albany drew over 2 000 delegates and 1 000 visitors. Orange County won the state award for achieving goals across primary secondary and home departments and pledged more than 8 000 to state work with contributions from 115 to 1. Noted speakers included Miss Margaret Slattery Gov Charles S Whitman and Dr John H Finley.

Albany Orange County Margaret Slattery State Board of Education Massachusetts J. Birch C. DeKay Walden Olive Honton A. G. Teller Port Jervis A. B. Boynton Orange County Association H. E B. King P. A. Dantfeleon Newburgh Danieleon

Sullivan county farmer ends life after sending daughter away

Samuel Wood, a Sullivan County farmer, sent his 14 year old daughter away and then shot himself in the head. The girl was left alone at the house as his wife was with a neighbor. Wood’s body was found near the barn by Martin Doughty and Bernard Carley about two hours after the fatal shot.

Samuel Wood Sullivan County Wood Martin Doughty Bernard Carley

Children’s Day observance and play at Pres Church

Circleville on June 17 the Pres Church will host a Sunday evening Children’s Day event. the Sunday school sold tickets for an entertainment Monday evening a play titled Her First Assistant by 10 young ladies from Walden Reformed Church directed by Mrs. George DeKay. Arthur Gillen led the Christian Endeavor on Wednesday evening, he is two weeks married.

Circleville Pres Church Walden Reformed Church George DeKay Ralph W. Rowland Ats Arthur Gillen

Play and dance postponed to Evans Hall Friday

Slate Hill announces the J. BR. G. Club event moved to Evans Hall on Friday June 23 with promise of good times. Mr and Mrs C H Holbert visit with daughter Mrs R H McBride. measles circulate among local children. Last Wednesday's Evans Hall dance drew a large crowd.

Slate Hill J. BR. G Evans’ Hall C. H. Holbert Hir R. H. McBride

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Walden Man PINE Lancelot Chester Lancelot Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Hiawatha Lodge Pine Bush W. T. Doty Mt. William Lodge Chester Lodge Transportation Committee Frank M. McDermott C. C J. E. Corwin P. C C. A. Jones C. Z. Taylor Culver Bloomingburz Royce Avenue 29Th Street New York Avon Hotel Recorder's Court Arlington Hote Whitman Mr. Wigley George Bell Hancock Joseph Hancock Orange Sunday Schools MR. Moore Christian F. Reisner D. D George A.moore The Methodist Church Moore Philadelphia Orange Ulster Newchurgh
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