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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1914

Page

7

Alleged Thief Held for May Grand Jury in Goshen

A man presenting as Harry Newkirk of Hamptonburgh was arrested at the Hamptonburgh Hotel after allegedly stealing John D. Littell’s horse and wagon from the Occidental Hotel sheds in Goshen. He was held for the May grand jury after arraignment, with liquor intoxication noted. the wagon traced by Officer Bruce led to the hotel, and Newkirk was jailed until the grand jury session. Also reported are the first May matinee racing at Goshen with Class D trotting results, winners Jap and Sellah Grattan in heats, and other entries in A and D classes.

Harry Newkirk Hamptonburgh Occidental Hotel Goshen Realdins Chappell John D. Littell Newkirk Littell Bruce N. H. Wilcox Hquor Justice Chappell Leonard J. Kiernan J. F. de Vine S. S. Durland J. F. Maclane Sellah Grattan Buck Leyburn Sellah

Violent Woman Prisoner Triggers Call for Jail Matron

Goshen June 20 A 40 year old Newburgh prisoner Elizabeth Crawford has caused chaos in Goshen jail with delirium tremens and violent outbreaks. The jail cannot find a suitable female custodian, as male guards are barred by law. She ripped off clothing and inflicted self harm, then wedged herself in a barn window, needing extraction.

Goshen Goshen Jail Elizabeth Crawford Newburgh Elizabeth Condict Optatea

Inmates Celebrate At Orange County Almshouse

June 19 Goshen police deal with a stolen gallon of old rye brought to the Orange County Almshouse by an inmate. The drink was taken from Joseph Finnegan's Hay Way House and shared at the farm institution. Police Justice Chappel advised involving Constable Ramege to arrest the offender.

Goshen Orange County Almshouse Justice Chappell William F. Durland Hay Way Joseph Finnegan Duland Chappel Durland Ramege Florida

Music for the Goshen Races Clarified

The Times-Press corrects a misstatement that Howard Darton leads the Goshen Cornet Band for the matinee races. The matinee music will be by the Goshen Band, while Alf Dayton’s orchestra will provide music for the August race meeting.

Goshen Timestress Howard Daton Times-Press Darton

Campaign Meeting Advances Branch Work at Walden

Goshen Jana zs Frea M Hill state work secretary and L Wilcox Orange County Secretary attended a Walden campaign meeting for the association. Over $2.1 raised for local program. a secretary will be stationed soon to lead the department. Local and state secretaries push to form a strong group in the area.

Goshen Jana Zs Frea M. Hill M C. A L. Wilcox Orange County Walden

Goshen Hosts Busy 101 Race Show and School Tournament

At Middletown the 101 Race show draws large crowds with crowded trolleys and strong transit company praise for crowding. John Phillips offers two prizes for a high school tournament to be held after the new school year with horse and fast events showcased at Thomas Farrell's jewelry store.

Goshen Jine John Phillins Farls Thomas Farrell

Blitzen Benz Racing Star Spotted in City for Upcoming Meet

A celebrity motorist from New York was in town on Friday night and again today to prep for the running race at the Walden track. He claimed the vehicle that triumphed in numerous events, the same machine used by Barnard OU Reld in past wins. Entries include the Blitzen Benz, a Stutz, a Mercedes, an Isoda and several Baicks.

Blitzen Benz Mathews New Yorketr Como Walien Satur Nex Barner OU Reld Titzen Benz Mercedes

Sermon to Graduates at Presbyterian Church

The High School graduating class attended last evenings service at the Presbyterian Church where Rev. F. S. Haines preached the baccalaureate on the topic Hatti. He urged students to form beneficial habits and avoid those that cause pain to others. The church was well filled with students and friends.

Presbyterian Church F. 5. Haines Haines

Automobile Ditching Near Middletown Injures Family

Clarence Neely his wife and family from Middletown were in an Overland when returning from Long Island. At Chester road near General Burnett's home the driver lost control and the car overturned into a ditch. He and all occupants escaped with only slight injuries and were treated by Dr. Hamilton.

Long Island Clarence Neely Middletown Neely General Burnett Chester Road Hamilton

Goshen Cornet Band Concert Draws Large Crowd

In Goshen on June 19 the second band concert of the season was well attended at Presbyterian Park. A fine program delighted listeners with many from surrounding towns arriving by hayloads and autos, the Wallkill Transit Company cars packed with concert patrons.

Goshen Middletown Waji, Wl Transit Company Goshen Cornet Band Presbyterian Park Wallkill Transit Company

Water Main Burst Disrupts North Church Street

A water main on North Church Street opposite Dr Varcoe's home burst Saturday at 4 pm. Fred Strack and an assistant worked until midnight to secure a temporary fix. The area was left without water and crews planned a new pipe line installation the next morning.

North Church Street Dr. Varcoe Fred Strack

State Breeders Meeting Bulletin Highlight

Bulletin No. 59 from the State Agricultural Department reports the State Breeders Association meeting in Rochester. It features an engaging article by Dr J F DeVine of Goshen on common animal diseases and their treatment along with a fine picture of the doctor.

State Agricultural Department Rochester J. F. DeVine Goshen

Goshen Residents Buy Touring Cars Via Local Agency

John Dolson of Walden bought a five passenger Buiex touring car through Clarence Bowing. Antone Celeski sold his Bulock touring car through the same local agency.

Goshen June John Dolson Walden Clarence Bowing Antone Celeski

Mal Malesbury in Town Goshen Visitor

William Malesbury, a former Goshen horseman now a chauffeur for the State Highway Department stationed at White Plains, is in town today visiting Goshen.

Goshen William Malesbury Goshen Hor State Highway Department White Plains

Return to Boston Shifts Dr Lyons Homeward

Goshen June 19 Dr James Lyons has returned to his home in Boston after spending a few days at the home of his parents and Mrs Henry Lyons of lace

Goshen James Lyons Boston Henry Lions Lace

Concert Visitors From Middletown Call on Pittsfield Residents

Visitors Miss Emma Comfort and Fred Hodge with Miss Trone Cameron and Jease Hodge of Middletown called in Pittsfield during a weekend visit. Jane Kane and John J. Kane from Tr. 3 FL Devine were noted in the Tharesay prestine event coverage.

Goshen Jane i Emma Comfort Fred Hodge Trone Cameron Jease Hodge Middletown Pittsfield Graten Jane Ir John J. Kane the Veternary Star of FL Devine N. A

Obituary for Stephen Ingersoll Webb of Hamptonburgh

Stephen Ingersoll Webb died at his home on Friday June 9 after a paralytic stroke early Tuesday. Born October 7 1833 he was a son of Hudson Webb and Permeia Ingersoll and served Hamptonburgh as Supervisor for 12 years and as Highway Commissioner and Justice of the Peace. He studied at Montgomery and Chester Academies and was a longtime trustee and treasurer of the Campbell Hall Presbyterian Church. Survived by wife Sarah Helen Breed a sister Mrs Sarah P Dill three nephews and two nieces. The report also notes the death of Edward L Brooks aged 63 of Washingtonville and describes his career as a clerk and dairy farmer with funeral services held in Washingtonville.

Hudson Webb Permeia Ingersoll Montgomery Academy Chester Academy Hamptonburgh T Presbyterian jCiaircb Campbell Hall Hamptonbursh Grange Orange County Pomona Grange Sarah Helen Breed Sarah P. Dill Harry H New Thomas W William R Washingtonville Charles H. Hasbrouck Newburgh Tuestay F. W. Stacey Washingtonville Cemetery George Ellison Grant Stret Caly Elias Ellison Mary Moshier) Ellison Il Bn Waluwa Lodge A. B. Geren Titus John Neviska Grant Street Wiest Albert FL Pierce D. Oo Philipsburg Astharine Herbert John B Herbert Elmira L. O. Grenelle Roselle N. J Levi Osborn Grenelle Orange County N. Y Zelotes Grenelle Cannon Street New York Roselle First Baptist Church

Road 18 Inspected in Goshen Reconstruction Visit

Goshen June 19 P H Wait division business of the State High way Commission led a party to inspect the Middletown Goshen State road under reconstruction. George Wissing in charge of Orange County road works joined the party as a member.

Goshen P. H. Wait State Highwar Commission Middletown-Goshen George Wissing Orange Comps

Terwilliger Released Amid Community Sympathy

Goshen June 22 The Honesdals Independent reports Roy Terwilliger one of the trol brothers recently arrested as forgers had provided the hall for his appearance in court. Bascon released from Orange County jail, Roy appears favored by the community who know him well. Clarence is described as an old offender and his influence may explain Roy's current unwelcome visit.

Terwilliger Goshen Honesdals Roy Terwilliger Trol AL Cour Bascon Oranke County Roy Malord sRindlinge Clarence

Magnificence and Value in War and Wealth

A fragment reflects on the idea that true magnificence cannot be cheap and links value to discernment, suggesting a tension between cost and quality. The text hints at a broader critique of materialism and the cost of fame or power.

Obituary notices from Ellenville and nearby towns

Obituaries report the death of Mrs. George W. Nickason at her daughter's home in Crystal Run with four daughters surviving and a Wednesday funeral in Ellenville. George Ellison dies at 11 Grant Street aged 22 days old, with a large surviving family and funeral arrangements in Philipsburg. William H B Young dies at his daughter's home in Liberty at 88 years with three surviving children. services held this afternoon. Ethan B. Carpenter of Monroe, long-time resident, dies at Middletown State Hospital after illness. survivors listed.

George W. Nickason Elsie Catharine George W. Nickeson J. ©. Turell CG. Mar Crystal Run Nickason Turell May George W. Wepfer Brooklyn George W. Brads Berkeley California J. C. May Eilenville Nicnason Ellenville Liverty William HB. Young Tim Ral Monror bin Bed Witham N. J.C. Young R. A. Monroe Bona Ethan B. Carpenter Monroe Jane Middletown State Hospital

Circleville outing for Wail-Kil Council members and guests

About 390 members of Wail-Kil Council No 52 Jr. O U AL ML and friends traveled to Circleville on Sunday. A special Evie train carried around 200, others went by autos. A Circleville church program featured prayers, songs, flag presentations to Circleville and Circleville Troop 6 Boy Scouts, and a later luncheon and drill. The return train reached Wickham Avenue around 6 pm.

Wail- Kil Council No. 52 Jr. O U. AL ML Circleville Ralph W. Rowland Uniformed Bank and Hospital Corps R. W. Rowland Song—America Joseph Ferguson Otter Patrol Boy Scouts Charles J. Boyd Wiliam R. Wallace William T. Doty Frank Wilson F. & Smithers, Jr Iwni- Surmed Bank Lake Hemeside Wickham Avenue Bank and Hospital Corps

Obsequies for Frank M Drennon Held at Family Home

The funeral for Frank M Grennon was held at his 18 Forrest Avenue home Friday afternoon at 7 o clock. Attended by many friends including a delegation from the OQ Machinists Union and the I.O.O. Moose. Rev H Reynolds led services at North Street Congregational Church. Interment in Wallkill Cemetery Philipsburg with pallbearers from Machinists Union. Helen Tadjigen’s funeral is noted to be held at Mr Mowbrar’s near Scotch town on Sunday at 2 20 oclock.

Frank M. Drennon Frank M. Grennon Forrest Avenue OQ. & W. Machinists’ Union 11. O. C Piot Wallkill Cemetery Philipsburgh John Niseen Charles Sharp Joseph Sitter Que Monse Clarence DeGraat Fred Malet Joseph Precaiz the Machinists’ Union Helen Taddicker Helen Tadjigen Ths Mowbrar Scotch

Birthday fete marked by games and gifts at home

A neighborly gathering was held last Saturday afternoon to celebrate Berue E Spears's fifth birthday. Friends joined the festivities with games and refreshments, then departed after extending wishes for many more years of happiness.

Sweeney Will Filed In Pontiac Estate Proceedings

June 19 in Bridget county state records the filing of the will of Frank Sweeney. Bridget A Sweeney is named executor with real property valued at 4500 dollars and personal property at 4250 dollars bequeathed to Bridget Sweenes.

Voshen Frank Sweenes Ab of Pon Jervis Bridget A. Sweenes Esate Bridget Saeenes

Circus Day Intrigue Ends With Accident And Injury

Middletown spectators enjoyed the 101 Ranch Wild West show parade and afternoon performances. Miss Blanche McGaughey broke her left leg during a steer-throw act and left with the company. A late-evening trolley car collision with a circus wagon injured tracks and delayed trains to Newark, N J. Motorman William Smith remained uninjured.

Middletown Satuday East Main Street 101 Ranch Wild West Blanche McGaughey Texas Horton Avenue State Hognitatire Wiliam Smith Arthur Terwilliger Smith Thratl Hospital Newark N. J

Hymeneal at Tompkinsville St Pauls Memorial

Elaborate ceremonies marked the marriage of Miss Annie S. Jones of Tompkinsville and Harry L. Van Fleet at St Pauls Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church Tompkinsville Thursday evening. The ceremony featured a full church, palms and roses, and a musical program. The groom, Herbert G. Davis attended, ushers from Staten Island. A reception followed at the bride’s aunt’s home with roses and magic from an orchestra. Van Fleet is president of J. & Tygert Company Philadelphia and son of G. F. Van Fleet. They will reside in Philadelphia after July 1.

van Fleet Jones Annie S. Jones Tompkinsville Harry L. van Fleet St Paul’s Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church Staten Island Philadelphia Herbert G. Davis Manhattan A. Lincoln Eglington John W. Curtis Seymour E. Bigelow Rudolph C. Dreyer Sutten Island St Paul's Avenue J. & Tygert Company G. F. van Fleet Circleville Chestour Street

Entertained at Dorrance House in Wurtsboro

Wurtsboro reports a June gathering at Dorrance Bouee with about 50 attendees including Newburgh officials Judge A. H. F. Seeger Senator J. D. Stivers and other Orange County men praising the hotel management. Guests at Yankee Lake camps Smith em's and Hager-Graham noted as arrivals increase and a new bus line meets trains.

Wurtsboro Newburgh A. H. F. Seeger J. D. Stivers Orange County Dorrance Fred Honig Neil Downing Bt. Joseph's Hell Miss Gibbs

Times-Press Column Ad Offers Space for Local Goods

The Times-Press runs a column style notice inviting readers to place small classified ads for local goods and services. It outlines simple submission guidelines and contact details for interested residents.

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