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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1910
Page
1
Miss Caroline Metzinger, a patient at a local sanitarium, wandered along the Wallkill near Midway Park Monday. She was found by trolleymen, drenched and cold, brought to city police, then returned to the sanitarium with doctors monitoring her condition. officials anticipate no serious harm.
Mrs Manny's recent visit to Newburgh noted amid a thunder shower suggesting early spring. Community complaints grow over tax assessments and calls for re valuation of properties. A vision of self valuation by affidavit is discussed as a possible reform. Miss Sara Wood, a New York City Normal student, spent the weekend at home.
Russell Powell and Joseph Post fought Monday afternoon at H Emmet Durham's saloon 69 Fulton Street over a young woman. Officers McCoach and Darton arrested both. Powell escaped briefly but was recaptured. Post paid a $16 fine, Powell fined $20 and jailed in Goshen for lack of funds.
Thomas Sample of Owego was arrested by Erie Officer R X Johnston at Port Jervis for improper train riding. A burglar tool kit including a small steel saw and a bundle of keys was found on him. He was arraigned before Justice Holbrook in special sessions and sentenced to ten days in Goshen jail. Chief W F Wilkin escorted him there.
A meeting of the Por Jervis' Traction company discussed plans to abandon part of the Kingston Avenue line. The move echoes an earlier failed attempt about a year ago that met strong public protest and raised concerns over service impacts.
A special meeting of Hudson Presbytery is called for March 1% at Westminster Church at 1:20 p.m. to act on the resignation of Rev. A. Gates from Ridgeway Presbyterian Church. Ralph S Heaton reports going to Kentucky for work with Coppin & Company in Covington and York Eltr this morning to meet the firm and proceed to Ken yacay Toesdar.
Boyd and Deming advertise reliable companies at low rates with two options claimed to save farmers dollars. The note lists 19 Nowh Street Michietown NY and urges action.
Middletown backs a Wallkill Transit Co plan to extend to Montgomery and connect with Walden and Orange County Traction. Local leaders say $125,000 to $150,000 is needed and must be raised with real financial pledges, not mere talk. The project would boost transport for Middletown, Montgomery, and beyond if investors commit.
Richard Youngberg and Miss Amy Hunt of Circleville wed Saturday night and depart Sabbath morning for a home 150 miles south of Washington, expected to arrive Wednesday. Mrs. Laurie stayed with Estella Latu e in Middletown, while the Sunday School Institute convenes there March 16. Eighteen new members joined the church yesterday on profession of faith during a communion service led by Rev. B. E. Smith. A congregational meeting, led by Dr E. Van Dyke Wight, decided unanimously to call Rev. Cornelius S. Stoxell of Port Henry as pastor.
Retired businessman Herman Grahifs started a sevenseam village project on the west side of the state road near the fire hail site. Workmen felled a tree to remove rail road reportable on site when a telegraph wire tone disrupted operations. Mr and Mrs Charles T Ford are en route home. A dissatisfying visit south this year is noted. A sister to the swath claims the warm air at Highland Mills marked the time he returned and sniffed the air.
A broad petition seeks renomination of Supreme Court Justice Michael Hirschberg. The drive includes Raward E. Perkins as chair and other prominent temperance leaders. The effort argues to remove partisan influence from the courts and notes endorsements across parties within the district.
Ulster County grand jury returned seventeen indictments eight sealed Bill Monroe of Gardiner stands charged after acquittal on arson at last term He pleads not guilty to assault which allegedly occurred August 21 1909 on Abram Deyo farm Monroe’s counsel Caesar Van Buren sought clemency for arson but accepted assault charge. Local meeting explores attracting a factory with 200 to 800 workers to Monroe highlighting transit healthfulness and a desire for permanent industry.
Mountainville reports two forthcoming marriages. Valentine Pulsifer, son of Mr and Mrs N T Pulsifer of Houghton Farm, to Miss Ethel Burke of Chicago. Howard Hunter of Highland Mills to Miss Catherine Borcher, daughter of Henry Borcher of Mountainview Hotel, with ceremonies planned at their homes in late March and June.
Westminster Church hosts a school institute on March 16 with touring Sunday School workers from Rome and Poughkeepsie. Middletown welcomes their sessions, 2:30 pm features discuss Applied Psychology in the Home and Sunday School The Boys How Can We Hold and Win Them for Christ Some Mistakes have Observed in Sunday School Work.
Milk producers in Northern New Jersey plan set prices for April to July with four to three cents per quart, confirmed at a secret Bronchille meeting. Delegates from Sussex Hunterdon Warren counties and Orange County New York back the demand, with Burlington shippers likely to adopt the same scale March 19. Surplus milk to be used in existing dairies, with new facilities possible.
At Scotchtown Presbyterian church a Saturday meeting to select a pastor resulted in a vote to call Rev. Cornelius Stowitz of Port Henry. Elderly clergy man previously preached at Rineston and has served as candidate. Eighteen new members were received.
The Masonic Temple scaffolding has been removed by contractor Washington, revealing a vast improvement over the old temple as interior finishing progresses. Edwin Willetts, Monticello’s noted citizen, died at home after a brief illness from blood poisoning, survived by his wife and sister Abbie. Local social life and visits are noted, including A. J. Hammond in New York and Hiram Harding’s return visit from Floral Park. Multiple residents are mentioned on legal, business, and social fronts in a bustling village update.
Maybrook workers walked out on a Monday seeking a 25 cent daily raise. Most returned to work while the remainder followed suit after 5. F. Shields, the agent, arrived with a repair sheriff to start the men back.
Mr and Mrs William Kerrick of Af Cite Street will mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Friday evening A few of theirTrigmas have been invited to participate
Mrs Walworth of Middletown will give a missionary talk at the Bloomingburg M E Church under the Woman s Foreign Missionary Society. mite boxes will be collected and counted. Mrs Walworth, Syracuse University graduate, expected to draw interest. All invited.
The funeral for Mrs Susan Puff was held this afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs EB Wood 8 Bonnell Street with Rev Walter A Wagner officiating. Pallbearers included RV Ryer, Gieggs Ryerson, W H Proper and Teorge Nash. Interment was private at Wallkill Cemetery Phillips Borough Assoc Tresey Denver Col March Schaefer, a billiard player, died here this afternoon of tuberculosis.
Snow quickly melted with no high water damage. William Clark returns to Akron after three weeks with his parents. R G C Ashworth visits from Shushan. Edward Culver, William Patersons guests in Port Jervis. Colds and grip affect many locals. Margaret Paterson from New York visits her parents. Otisville Ladies Aid hosts dinner for the local Aid Society before the pastor’s conference. William McDowell in Port Jervis. Mrs Frank Pierce returns from Liberty visit. Jerry Fuller and wife visit from Port Jervis. Charles Pierce, Middletown employee, visits friends here. Millard Babcock ill with typhoid pneumonia but out Sunday.
Loch Sheldrake notes show Mrs Katherine Wilcok visiting Liberty for two weeks. Joseph Peseia and family from New York joined Milford Yaple at his boarding house. Michael Matthews returned after wintering in Kingston. Dr Payne of Liberty and Dr DeKey consulted for Exekiel Gardner, ill for six weeks but improving. Mr and Mrs M G Reesa stayed at Livingston Manor for a few days.
The article notes public schools in Ins City will close for Easter vacation from March 28 to April 4 and mentions summer vacation beginning June 24. Health updates report Mrs. Isaac George of Cortland Street moved to Thrall Hospital, with Dr Schultz attending, and Mrs. Mary F. Brem of Academy Avenue also admitted for treatment. Maennerchor Germania receives new buttons bearing Welcome and Auld Lang Syne. First Sergeant Louis Wengenroth retires after fifteen years in the National Guard.
Otisville column from March 8 reports on local reservoir discoveries and future fishing plans, along with notes on aluminum from clay, glowing fabrics, and social fashions. It mentions Mr and Mrs William Glass visiting Youngs, Frank Glass as Borden plant superintendent, a quinsy victim Merchant Rockwell, and a proposed substitute for dog food. Benjamin Franklin Harrison Writer’s mishap crossing snow, society ladies debating year round mall wear, Dorle Evans in Clearwater Florida, and Justice J B Ketcham attending Goshen Lodge with five candidates. Old Goshen shows growth. check the want ads.
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