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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
5
Newburgh candidates rush to secure primary ballots as local leaders, led by John B. Corwin and Captain John A. Korschen, strategize surrogates and county offices. Meantime Assembly seats remain unsettled with William F. Brush and Rev Dr Andrews Schriver named as potential contenders.
A Holstein bull owned by George Halisiandes near Sears ville was struck by lightning and killed during Sunday afternoon’s electrical storm. Two cows owned by Howard Wienburg near Bullville also perished in the same storm.
Reverend Butler spoke at the memorial service of the Brotherhood of locomotive volunteers at Maybrook on Sunday evening. Attendees included Reverend Phemypson of Goodwill Church and retired Mr Sanford of the Maybrook Baptist tower, with a sizable turnout.
Albany June 17 New York quickly ratified the woman suffrage amendment to the Federal Constitution in a three hour special session. Assembly 137 to 0 Senate 44 to 0 with one senator excused after criticising Gov. Smith. Housing legislation, unchanged, was approved prior to the vote.
Newburgh June 17 Henry Hirschberg filed to inspect the grand jury minutes in elections and excise cases, cited by him in charges against his successor. The motion, returnable before David F. Lee, asks for a subpoena to compel stenographer Judson A. Hoar to produce the minutes. Hearings begin at 10 am Monday and continue daily until completion.
Goshen June 17 The will of William J Turhber who was killed by an Erie train at Main street crossing in Goshen was fled for probate in Surrogate Swezeys court in Goshen on Monday afternoon. Thomas J Turner father of the dead man was named executor but died after the petition for probate was fled. Fran A Gardiner attorney for the estate has applied to Surrogate Swezey for appointment of an administrator with will annexed. The two witnesses to the will had also died between the time the will was drawn and filed. Tarver Teft an estate inlaid at about 15000 in real property located at Slate Hill. The children are bene. A mysterious guardian Howard Marr has been named their special guardian.
A local birth notice records the birth of a child to Mr. Smith of erts rel, noting the family details in a concise community bulletin.
Port Jervis officials vote seven to two to allow Sunday baseball with no admission fee. Aldermen Johnson and Graebner oppose. Germantown women hold an indignation meeting demanding immediate paving of the West End with annex. Mayor not consulted, resolution passed at regular council meeting.
Associated Press reports Keeler's Hotel on Maiden Lane Albany burned today. Property loss placed at about a half a million dollars. One person, Frank Jones of Butlerville, reported killed and witnessed the blaze before returning home. Walden plans July 4 celebrations with a 2 20 parade and a 5 30 Red Cross banquet for returning veterans.
Rivendale Country Club members prepare for an Electric Novelty Dance at Deion on the evening of June 35. The program promises an attractive lineup and lively entertainment for attendees.
Judge William D. P. Cunningham of Elientille has accepted an invitation to deliver the address at the Fourth of July celebration to be held in Neack, with details to be announced.
State hospital employes totaling about 6 009 face a 13 percent average pay rise approved by Governor Smith under the Cotillo Sammis bill. The measure aims to fill over a thousand vacancies, improve care for wards, and curb demoralization in the state hospital system. Monthly pay ranges noted include women at 25 a month and men at 38 for entry levels, with attendants earning 344 to 954 and charge attendants 5 to fu.
A well attended Wallkill River Grange meeting Monday evening discussed the exchange. Milton E. Lain of Westtown balked at the state's Grange Ex. Several shares in the exchange were taken by Grange members. The next Grange anniversary will feature a special program.
Port Jervis plans a July 4 celebration with a 2 PM parade starting on Sail Street and Fowler Street. The route runs through Bull, Owen, Jersey Avenue, Front, Pike, East Main, Sullivan, Pine, Kingston, East Main again, Skinner's, Elizabeth, Broome, and Orange Square before disbanding. McQuaid Engine and Hose Company and the Holy Name Drum Corps from Newburgh are invited to join in the second division.
Princeton New Jersey held its 172nd annual commencement with 182 graduates, fewer than usual due to war. About 3,500 alumni and 2,000 guests attended the ceremony at Nassau Hall and Alexander Hall, marking a joyous yet sober day honoring those who fell in action.
The Ellenville area reports a Sunday School program titled In Quest in the Best held at the church with Rev W. S Maines addressing the congregation after a well received recital and songs by the children. A cake sale at George J Heornbeck’s store raised funds for boosts to the Fire Company and treasury. Mrs Addienn Strallen may return home soon from sanatorium treatment. Residents note Mrs Waller Cox has bought the Isaac N Cox residence on Nogoth Main Street and will move from Canal Street with work supervised by Kingston architect Ben.
An advertisement boasts a daily readership exceeding 20 500 across the region. The notice emphasizes broad audience reach for a forthcoming insert and urges advertisers to participate.
Police raided 59 and 56 Fulton Street in Middletown after two weeks of investigation. Berard Reynolds charged with Liquor Tax Law violation and Annie Warner charged with maintaining a disorderly house. Lizzie Johnson, found in Warner home, charged as a prostitute. Reynolds jailed on grand jury hold. Warner and Johnson pled guilty for 60 days in county jail after court appearance.
In Nutley New Jersey on a hot June afternoon a 23 year old Newark resident Miss Marion Greyson was found bathing in a brook near Hillside and Franklin Avenues. Patrolman Jameson and Reserve Patrolman Brown attempted to intervene but could not compel her until a group of local women helped her don clothing. Recorder Post incarcerated her for ten days.
The property at No. 14 Franklin Street owned by Andrew Cacciagatu was sold at a foreclosure sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday in City Hall by R. M. Cox as referee and bid by Louis F. Costa of Port Jervis for $2.71. Costa held the second mortgage. A. C. N. Thompson represented the Cortland Sannis estate, the mortgagee.
Port Jervis June 17 three persons charged with public intoxication were arraigned before Justice W S Bevans in police court on Friday afternoon. City also reported existing issues Saturday and Monday mornings with no cases tried on Sunday.
The Public Service Commission hearing on the Middletown utilities issue was postponed to July. In Walden, the second race of the Walden Township Harness Association meet will be held Saturday afternoon at Walden Driving Park with three races and stakes of 253 class pacers and a three team trot event.
A fragmentary reflective quote evokes nature’s social tendency and loneliness. It contrasts companionship with solitary existence and invokes Cicero to emphasize delight in shared bonds and sincere exchange. The text reads as a classical meditation on interconnection and mutual warmth.
Maple Dale closed Friday for a community picnic held at the grove near Mr and Mrs Bruce Whipple s home. A crowd enjoyed a noon meal, games for children, and a social afternoon while neighbors lauded the Whipples hospitality. Local residents and visitors were noted in a series of short social items.
New York June 17 With call money at 15 percent and outstanding loans at 15 percent the highest since 1912 the stock market fell again causing many margin accounts to near obliteration. Public traders who profited on a crash and bought on credit were dumped as banks pressed rates and bears pressed prices leading to widespread declines from last week’s close.
Elias Nielsen received a contract to build a roof cellar at New Hampton Industrial Farm in New York. The $15.0 contract aims for rapid completion with an estimated daily labor output of 6,009 workers, and material has arrived to drive a 103 foot artesian well.
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