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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1910
Page
1
Impressive tributes marked the funeral of Usal T Hayes at his home 84 South Street with flowers from employers, banks, clubs, and neighbors. Rev Stanard Dow Butler delivered the eulogy praising his gospel of service and lifelong civic work. Relatives, colleagues, and numerous organizations honored his memory, while trustees and the City Hall Commission lauded his forty years as a guiding public figure.
The Middletown Club and Old Orchard Club lament the deaths of AG T Hayes and Uzal T Hares. Hayes helped form the Middletown Club, valued for honesty kindness and loyalty. Hares, a leading local figure in March, supported business, social and charitable endeavors with modest generosity. Club members extend sympathy to their families.
Italian immigrant Gennaro Echepo, injured after a midnight confrontation that left Rizzo gravely wounded, has fled Central Valley area. Italians in Hentown speculate on hiding in shaded shacks while authorities consider next steps. Local barber Charles Nucci aided Echepo with medical care before he vanished.
City Hall Commission met in the mayor’s office at 7 30 pm with Mayor Lawrence Dr T D M Stratton John E Ise mane Attorney Russell Wigelus and Architect D H Canfield in attendance The body elected a male secretary Uzai Hayes son of Uzai Hayes John B Iseman to the post, and discussed the driveway dispute between the city property and Hotel Brown The contract says the driveway stays open for city and Brown or successors If unused by the city it reverts to Brown The contract was ratified and recorded A motion to auction the Bromley house on March 19 at 5 pm was approved and bids for building the city hall including plumbing heating elevator wiring and lockup were rereadvertised A two member committee of W D Stratton and City Attorney Russell Wiggins was appointed to draft resolutions on the death of secretary Uzai T Hayes The report notes the death of Commander Thomas Atwood of Garroli Post No 273 G A R at Port Jervis at 77 years old The obituary traces Atwood’s life from Newburgh printing to positions at the Newburgh Gazette New York Tribune The Sun The Port Jervis Gazette and the Honesdale Herald It details his military service in the 56th New York Infantry from 1861 63 and discharge at New Bern NC due to disability
Officer Greeves arrested Fred Barrett at Stratton on Friday afternoon for grand larceny. Barrett was wanted at Walton on the charge of stealing an overcoat and three items on February 1. Walton authorities arrived by C. and W. trains to take custody.
W. L. Somerville, a United States government meat inspector, is to be stationed here at the Swit Company’s request. The move aims to enable the next branch to sell its dams, stock, and tailed products in compliance with the Interstate Commerce law.
The churches of the city plan union services on Good Friday and ministers urge local merchants to close from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The note mentions return from the South. Rees Evans and Jamir have spent the winter at Sanford Street. Jack Pontitie, Fie, has returned to 19% Grand Avenue. Louis James dies. Eugene Mont March 4. Actor Lanis James died today of heart disease.
County Detective Willan H Moore and Gorge Ayres of Bullville traveled to Long Island Friday to locate horses, harness and sleigh stolen January 31. The sleigh was recovered in Paterson after three alleged thieves were arrested there. Moore traced the harness to Glen Cove L I, and authorities expect the suspects in Paterson to aid recovery. The stolen team remains in custody as requisition papers arrive from Governor Hughes.
An Erie switch engine backed a passenger car into the L. BR. Wallace switch on Nodh street this afternoon at 8 o'clock, pushing the car into the new Wells Fargo building. A corner of the structure was knocked out and debris spread across the area.
A. B. Ruggies' delivery box holder Roy Johnson appeared on the streets this morning in a new green platform with brass buttons. A jaunty yacht cap with a gold hand to the front adds to Master Johnson's appearance and he looks proud as a new soldier.
The March event features Frank C. Reynolds humorist as an attraction. Mrs Reynolds, from the Stat ercentms Bureau of New York, is also billed as a highly recommended entertainer at the celebration hosted by St Josephs C A Society.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal garbled phrases about TV omen and speaking of their mate with unclear attributions. The readable bits reference Wes and ceria but lack coherent context or names.
In New York on March 2 Justice Mills sustained a jury verdict for Charles ONeill of Matamores Pa awarding 10000 against Erie Railroad for injuries in a Newburgh yard caboose collision. ONeill argued the passenger train ahead struck unprotected car. Attorneys Watts Cox for plaintiff. Benny Beacon Philip A. Rorty for railroad.
Philadelphia March 5 Thomas x Larson a receiving teller at the Philadelphia Branch of the First National Bank of Camden New Jersey stands accused of embezzling sixty thousand dollars of bank funds. Police say he cooperated with investigators and agreed to help straighten the books and face punishment quickly.
At the annual meeting of Company I 1st Infantry the secretary and treasurer report the unit is in prosperous condition. Corporal N W Thompson chairs the anniversary committee and announces plans for member entertainment and a certificate in a leather folder. Officers elected include Captain E M Decker president and Corporal Thompson treasurer. Committees were appointed for finance visiting decorating and discipline.
A party of eighty five Tani setkess greft Roscoe travels to Alberta, Canada, seeking new homes. The group includes J. S. Johnston and wife, Mrs. Janelle Dodze, William Gilbert and family, L Hannes M. Foote, Johan Dreher, James McAdamus, Muo Steen, William Read, Pan Barrett, Fred Miller, Harry Campbell and spouses, James Foote and son, and Jean Clum. Mr Johnston will buy a traction engine to aid farming in the area.
The Friedman and Silber clothing store at Roscoe was entered Monday night, with clothing and other goods stolen and damage caused. A similar break in occurred Wednesday night, with additional losses and property destruction.
Leatie C. Monks a former resident of this city has been appointed a representative of the firm in New York and will move there with his family. The Bache & Co brokerage house is among the largest and most modern in the world marking a reward for long and faithful service. Monks attended Middle town Academy and Conkling's Business School. He is the son of N T Monks and Mrs Willlay Monks of Grand Avenue.
John L Beyes of Newark N J buys Emma L Klock’s sixty seven acre farm near Middletown between Scotchtown and Crest Run. The up to date property, known as the Dessauer piece, will be Mr Beyes home with Mr and Mrs Klock moving to Middletown. Transfer set for April via Dayton Dayton real estate agency.
Police take up the issue after a horse was found wandering on King Street Friday night. The animal had remained on the street for several hours before being taken to a nearby residence. Authorities say the practice of leaving horses in the streets will be stopped.
A Newburgh council reform note reports reporters were barred from attending a meeting of committees of the city council. President Mitchell defends reforms to permit free discussion of matters by committees without external reporting. The item notes the aim to improve transparency and restrict outside access to deliberations.
The Otisville Water Board of the Mount H Oumis town in Orange State held a formal meeting at Lor hotel. Officers listed include President Willa Loven Secretary G Be Writes and Treasurer J C Mitchell.
A fragmentary note reports a floral for a police officer Faulkner in Middletown. The text mentions a horse and a celebration of service with unclear dates and names due to OCR corruption.
Three people died and several were injured when enormous debris collapsed in a Brooklyn Transit Railroad trench. Authorities reported a mass of material trapped workers, with rescue teams recovering bodies amid the wreckage.
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