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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1914

Page

5

Summer Doings at Youngsville

Mrs. Dewitt Newkirk and children from Matamoras Pa visit Mrs H Lawrence in Youngsville. Grace Lawrence, employed in New York City, is reported well in that city. Oscar Inderlied nears completion of a barn. work continues on a barn for Mr Hick of Shandalee. Regents exams taken by David Miller in Liberty. pre academic certificates earned by Harry Patterson Jacob Menges Loratta Menges Jacob Yager. Ruth and Jacob Yager from Callicoon Center took Regents exams here. William Abplanalp begins a weekly Forest House Casino dance tonight June 6 drawing crowds. Summer boarders are arriving in Youngsville. Joe Kerkley returns to Livingston Manor after a week with friends here.

Youngsvile Dewitt Newkirk Matamoras H. Lawrence Misa Grace Lawrence New York City Oscar Inderlied Hick Shandalee David Miller Liberty Harry Patterson Jacob Menges Loratta Menges Jacob Yager Ruth Callicoon Center Wiliam Abplanalp Trea Forest House Ife Youngsville Joe Kerkley Lav Ingston Manor Owith Toa Jos

Bill to Adjust Choctaw Claims

Washington June 25 the Indian appropriation bill carries about 10 000 000. An amendment directed that there be an adjustment of the Choctaw claim before any distributions. Senator Gore charged that St Louis attorneys had a contingent fee of 6 000 000. The Senate adopted an Ashurst amendment requiring all contracts with the Indians for fees to be approved by the United States.

Washington Willams Miaslasippi Sennator Gore St. Louis Senure Ase Ashurst United States

Harriman Elected Vice President of Union Pacific

William Averill Harstrawn Harriman, son of the late E. H. Harriman, has been elected vice president of Union Pacific Railroad. He succeeds the position vacated by the resignation of William V. Thorne announced yesterday.

Willian Averill Harstrawn HH. Harriman Youre Oil and Hut Callege Union Paelic Railroad Hao William V Thorne

Artesian Well Drilling Ad from Middletown

An old classified style notice advertises artesian well drilling services at 702 Sprague Ave Middletown MLA. It promises guaranteed work and uses garbled phrasing typical of OCR from a historic newspaper.

Selleck Guaranties Ansume Telexrypher Fer Sprague Ave Middletown Mla

Funeral Directors and Embalmers Listings Appear in Notice

WM STEWART KER funeral director and embalmer with office at 78 Wickham Ave lists associates and night staff. A second listing for Alex Merritt Funeral Director shows contact numbers and two office locations in New York and Middletown with addresses at 41 West Wan Street and 50 Great Jones Street.

WM. Stewart Ker Ker Ofice and Parlors Wicknam Ave Otteville N.Y New York Epat Gad St Gramercy Rockafellow North St Middletown N. Y Great Jones Spring MR. Rockatellow L. £. Smith M. D. Rockatellow Alex Merritt West Wan St. Cor James St Great Jones St William T. Cornelius Ennistmer Ottaville

Fifty Tots At Convalescent Home In Mechanicstown

Fifty children at a convalescent home near Mechanicstown enjoy tents hammocks and swings under the care ofMrs Doremus and Richard Stageland. Nurses Dr B A Parker and P M Johnson visit alongside local residents including Mr and Mrs Corbett and Dr and Mrs Redfield.

Mechanicstown Orange County Mra. Doremus Richard Stageland Goshen P. M. Johnson Middletown D. W. Corbett Brainside C. A. Redfield Stanley Dewsnap Mary Miner Stanley Green Seeley Green Edenville Eden Green David B. Meyer

Man Suffers Sunstroke at Work and Other Local Notices

Unionville reports Harvey Han ford suffering a sunstroke Wednesday while at work in his ward and wing. A man fell from a cherry tree Wednesday afternoon, breaking a rib. Miss Hetrigt Beamer will teach Westtown school another year. Fortunate a woman’s services are sought. The Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday morning talks on church ministry and needs. A Sunday school event and Midway Park gathering are planned for July 8 with notices to the superintendent.

Unionville Harvey Hanford Aunstroke Joker Hetrigt Beamer Westtown Misa Leonor Presbyterian Church Wormyn Mount Salon Presbyterian Sunday School Midway Park

No Significance in Glynn's Trip

Chicago June 2 Governor Glyon and WR arrived in Chicago aboard the same train. Officials say the visit carried no meaningful political impact beyond routine talks with Mayor Harrison. Glynn plans to inspect public buildings and factory sites amid local debates over industrial expansion and public hearings.

Chicago Martin Glyon Harrison Sirnn Tangie Acon

Aeroplanes Form Funeral Escort In Vienna

Report says twenty aircraft escorted a funeral procession as nine pilots circle the cemetery after a tragic air disaster. The ceremony halted traffic and drew intense public interest amid questions about the cause.

Verdict for Hendrix in $1200 suit against railroad

After a three day trial in Monticello the jury awarded Louis Hendrix $1200 against New York Ontario and Western Railway Company for loss of household goods and chattels from a fire blamed on the railroad right of way. The case heard testimony from Hendrix and 16 railroad witnesses. Attorneys Rendick Gardner and Ellsworth Baker led Hendrix’s defense. Carpenter Rosch and George H. Smith represented the railroad.

Monticello Louis Hendrix New York, Ontario & Western Railway Company Hendrix Hed Hl Oni Ras Winnewsex Dmecer Grant Wilson Rendick & Gardner Middletown Ivan A. Gardner

Autos Replace Denton Horses in Placid Midsummer

Denton sees a shift from aging horses to autos with several local buyers named George Nash Wil Iam J Clark and others purchasing Bulock via Empire Garage Middletown Autos move in as Barns and bungalow High View at Scotchtown prepare for summer occupancy by George Murphy and family. Graduations and church anniversary events fill the week with school and denominational notices plus Children’s Day services.

William Bonnet Goshen Claar Tenton Presbyterian Church Moeming C. G. Seward Missea Hohners Brooklyn Edith Nash

Favor Free Day of Rest Measure In Albany Probe

Albany branch of the German American Alliance debates repealing old Sunday laws and endorsing a freer Sunday movement. Members plan to urge candidates for the Legislature to take a stand at the polls, with broader support expected from county and state groups.

Plate Aliance Inc Cendasa County State of New York

Nominees Named to State Board of Pharmacy

Nominations for the New York State Board of Pharmacy were announced at the state pharmaceutical association convention in Saratoga Springs. The slate lists A B Huested, W J Gregory, Wayne B Biscell, R A Austin, J G Brooks, F S Rogers, Charles B Sears, Frank Richardson, Fred Menges and others for governor appointees. A special 11 member committee was named to consider abolishing the board in favor of a pharmacy commission.

Baratoga Springs State Board of Pharmacy New York State Pharmaceutical Association United States Hotel Regenta A. B. Huested Albany W. Ji. Gregory Buffalo Wayne B. Biscell Syracuse R.A. Austin Cairo J. G. Brooks Ithaca F. 8 Ernest Boetze Bronx J. ©. McCullough Westchester Rogers Middletown John Brooks C. B. Sears Auburn W. Brothers Olean C. F. Brown Cortland Wardle Hadrian T. J. France Brooklyn Peter Diamond New York R. A. Austin E. E. Chilson Rochester United States Barrug Agricultural Department Cornell University

State Entomologist Urges Tree Owners to Help Fight San Jose Scale

Dr. B P Felt, New York State Entomologist, calls on tree owners to observe and report San Jose scale parasites as the pest waxes and wanes. He notes parasites are widespread but winter cold harmed them in some areas. June monitoring near Albany will indicate scale growth and parasite activity.

B. P. Felt San Jose Felt

Maker of Queer Caught in Bingo Racket

Mysterious figure linked to a gambling case faced federal authorities in Binghamton. James Srell, a linographist and painter, sworn in on a trivial charge but implicated in larger counterfeiting activity. An arraignment and upcoming examination were scheduled with U S Commissioner Talsin.

Binghamton James ¢. Srell Linigr Ganemith Peping Merthal Foeter Black Shareing TS ‘Counierfelt Snen United States Talsin Ana

Warship Sale Averts War and Greek Acquisition

Athens reports a congressional vote authorizing the sale of the battleships Idaho and Mississippi to Greece, seen as easing tensions and paving peace talks with Turkey. London dispatches note risk of a Balkan war remains, while Greece proposes refugees property swaps and a neutral commission. Washington says Navy to transfer ships once the naval appropriation bill is signed.

Athens American Congress Idaho Greece Turgrey London Daily Telegraph Asia Minor Pacific

Liquor Dealers Demand Vote on Prohibition Resolution

Albany June 25 Retail Liquor Dealers' association at its state convention urged immediate action on the Hobson national prohibition resolution. They warned of a threat to personal rights and government principles and called for a vote in Congress to test demagoguery and justice while organizing to oppose perceived attacks.

Albany Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association Hobson National Prohibition Houses of Congress Hobson

Graduating Class Creates Essay Prize at Mitchiciows High

Mitchiciows High adds an annual five dollar prize for an essay with a new twist donating by each graduate to reach twenty five dollars. The fund will run for five years then be reestablished by the graduates' successors. Also noting the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Albert Master at 37 Keapp Avenos.

Mitchiciows High School Albert Mastére Keapp Avenos

Dead judge cited in motion to quash Clifford indictment

A motion to quash the indictment against Gaston Clifford for maintaining a nuisance near Culver’s Lake, from April to October 1912, was denied after Henry Huston argued the late Judge Lewis J. Martin improperly advised a grand jury in secret. Testimony described secret sessions and Sunday orgies at Clifford’s with cider, picnics, card games, and occasional fights.

Newton Gaston Ciifford Culver’s Lake Henry Huston Cliford Huston Clifford Lewis J. Martin Sixth District Whitfield Gray John W. Johnson Hainesville Martin Grand Jury Dolan Clifford’s

Probers May Come Here From Gowanda

A June 25 meeting of the Binghamton State Hospital board will discuss arrangements for a state Lunacy Commission investigation. Superintendent Dr. Charles G. Wagner says the commission is probing Gowanda State Hospital in Buffalo and may reconvene in Middletown before visiting this city. The managers will allow a full inquiry to reveal conditions and address the Delaney probes' claims.

Binghamton Binghamton State Hospital State Middletown GoWanda State Lunacy Commission Delaney

Friends Academy Prospectus at Locust Valley

Co-educational boarding school under Friends management on Long Island. Chartered by New York Regents with an intermediate department. Well equipped in manual training and domestic arts. good railroad access from New York. Rates moderate. For catalogue contact Nelson A. Jackson, Principal.

Friends New York Nelson A. Jackson

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