Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Orange County Times Press in Middletown, New York

We have 11,141,790 pages in New York

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1910

Page

2

None. . Literature and Politica Semi-Weekly Review

A fragmented 19th century style notice from the Orange County Times Press announces publication details for a semi weekly review. It lists editorial, circulation, subscription terms, advertising rates, and notes about obituaries and notices. The text references STIVERS printing company and local addresses.

Stivers Erinciing Company John K. Stivers MA Stivers Corner King and Centre Streets

Notable events in American history and weather numbers

This item lists historical notes from March 15 covering John Endicott's death birth years for Andrew Jackson, King George's War timeline, the Guilford Court House battle, the Pittsburg river flood peak with deaths and cost, and an astronomical window for sun and moon events including a Mars conjunction.

John Endicott Massachusetts America Aix-la-Chapelle Andrew Jackson United States Guilford Court House N. C Greene Cornneallis Pittsburg Mars

Chopin Centenary Celebration in Poland

The article notes Poland’s February centenary celebration of Frédéric Chopin with national pride and discusses his mixed heritage, early musical training, and distinctive style. It highlights the Polish polonaise and Chopin’s unique place in classical music, comparing him with other great composers.

Chopin’s Genius and Death Mark a World Beyond Time

The article ponders Chopin’s enduring genius and his frail life dying in Paris at forty. It contrasts his tragic Funeral March with mazurkas full of joy and explores how his music now stands among masters, prompting questions about lasting art and successors in the twentieth century.

Beethoven Mozart Chopin Choplo Alev Choyln Paris Chapin

Education Reform Praised Yet Critics Cite Spelling Lapses

A local board of education advocates adding a business course to the school curriculum arguing practicality and better job readiness. The piece laments modern emphasis on science and arts while noting widespread spelling and handwriting deficiencies among today’s students and praising earlier districts for stronger fundamentals.

Board of Education

Old ways are not always out of date in education

A reflection on the value of practical skills over overemphasizing lofty studies. The speaker notes legible handwriting and rapid mental arithmetic surpass scholastic flourishes and warns against neglecting practical knowledge like geography. A past graduation error underscores the need for balanced learning.

Acropolis Athens Accroppolis

Centennial of America's first cardinal McCloskey

The Catholic Church honors Cardinal McCloskey born March 20 1810, the first American to receive the papal red hat. Born in Brooklyn, educated at Mt St Marys Emmetsburg, he served as Bishop of Albany and archbishop Hughes successor, and was created Cardinal in 1879. He died October 10 1885, leaving a legacy of piety and public works. The centennial underlines his pivotal role in American Catholic and national life.

McCloskey Lincoln Davis Lea Gladstone Victor Hugo Catholic Church America Father McCloskey Holy Roman Church Alta Cardinal McCloskey Brooklyn Mt St. Mary's Emmetsburg New York St. Patrick's Cathedral Mott Street Europe St. John’s College Fordham Hughes Albany McCreskey Leo XIII Baltimore Bailey

Local Notes from Montgomery and Nearby Towns

Montgomery reports Frank Stevens papers an upper interior flat for Miss Aa pa Wait who will occupy it. George T. Overbiser visited Walden on Thursday. Florida visitor Thomas Tannor stayed with Joann Vanderd rec. Rufus N Maidy of Rilddletown and Mary Terwilliger visited Newburgh. Wallkill bridge driveway near Shafer's hotel rebuilt with new planks. Yonkers resident Mrs Seibert attended Miss Mariella S S MeVor funeral. A J Decker retired to Iowa after visiting Middletown with Mrs Charles Decker.

Rufus Nmaidy Rilddletown Thuredar Joseph B. Lawson W. N. Dickerson Mary Terwilliger Newburgh Catree Little Wallkill Shafer's Hotel Cat] Seibert Yonkers Mariella S&s. MeVor A. J. Decker Middletown Charles Decker

Debris Report Mentions Ex-Fighter Hire and Clerk Incident

A fragment notes a man arranging violence involving a recently hired ex prizefighter. The employer allegedly instructed him to punch the store clerk when he arrived this morning, implying intent to harm the clerk. Further details are unclear in the debris text.

State Hospital Needs Stated in Assembly Bill

In the March Assembly, Merritt of St. Lawrence county introduced a supply bill for state hospitals. Middletown State Hospital requests include a $60,000 power house, $15,000 for an acute pavilion, $5,000 for electro and hydrotherapeutical apparatus, $5,000 to finish the nurses home basement, $2,400 for a star house, $2,000 for grounds work, $2,000 for a piggery and slaughter houses, and $32,000 for a contagious pavilion. The Board of Managers proposed additional urgent recommendations are not included.

Merritt St. Lawrence County Middletown State Hospital Nurses’ Home Star House Board of Managers

Knapp Mansion Sale In Bankruptcy Compromise Decided

In Binghamton Friday a hearing on the Knapp Brothers bankruptcy matter approved compromises with A. F. Wickwire and Wickwire Press and with George Manwarren of Windsor. The Knapp mansion on Court Street, former home of Charles J. Knapp, was ordered to be sold. Four minor compromise proposals may face creditor objections.

Baker Binghamton Knapp Brothers A. 3 Wickwire Wickwire Press George Manwarren Windsor Ton Court Street Charles J. Knapp Binghamton Trust Co Frm

Roosevelt in Khartoum Arrival Draws Enthusiastic Crowds

Col. Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt reach Khartoum by Beamer amid vast shore crowds cheering. The ex President stands on a bridge in khaki and white helmet, greeted by staff, then meets palace officials before the railway station visit to see his wife and daughter.

Khartoum Col Roosevelt Warty Cal. Roosevelt

Two Chicken Thieves Held for Grand Jury

Arthur Barnhart and James Thorpe were arrested after four chickens were stolen from William Verner at 18 Charles Street Friday night. Officer McCoach traced feathers to Barnhart's former home and to Flora Force at 65 Wawayanda Avenue, where two chickens were found hanging and two more hidden. Force and Thorpe were taken to police headquarters. Barnhart previously served six months for chicken theft. Thorpe had a prior horse theft conviction.

Arthur Barnhart James Thorpe William Verner Charles Street Oficer McCoach Vernoy Officer McCoach Barnhart McCoach Wawayanda Avenue Flora Force

Baker Forged Checks In Walden Case

A German baker Max Schneider, discharged from Blumke and Vogt in Walden, forged three checks for 16 dollars each using blank signatures on March 2. He fled the town, signed the names of his former employers, and left by train from New York. He was later tracked to Newburgh but remained at large.

Blumke & Vest Orange Avenue Walden Max Schneider Thes Blumke New York Newburnhy Az, Wrest

Harriman Man Takes a Bride at Lutheran Church

Charles Lohman an Harriman electrician married Miss Gentian Washburne at St. Jacobi's Lutheran Church Bar Ridge Brooklyn. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Dr Merer, first in church, attended by family and villagers. The couple will reside in Central Valley after a brief wedding trip.

Central Valley Charles Lohman Harriman Arden Gentian Washburne St. Jacobi’s Lutheran Church Fourth Avenue Fiftyfifth Street Bar Ridge Brooklyn Merer Central Yalier Jennie Washburn Louis Schaefer Bronx

Bride Receives Wealth of Gifts at Mother's Home

Over the past week the bride collected many presents from relatives at her mother's house including checks, silver utensils, cut glass, and linen. Notable items include a silver sugar tongs from her grandmother Mrs. Rachel McKelvey an Arden House bust of the groom and a carved workbox by J Malcolm MacGlensky.

Rachel McKelvey Soma Comence Housekeeping Yarriman’s J. Malcolm MacGlensuy Arden’ House Peter Pisterla

Funeral of Mrs Margaret OMalley in Bullville

The funeral of Mrs Margaret OMalley was held at St Pauls Church Bullville at 10 30 Friday with neighbors relatives and old friends attending. A Mass of Requiem was said for her soul and six nephews served as pallbearers Martin Patrick John Peter and Joseph Rigney. Interment followed in the family plot in St Josephs Cemetery tal this city.

Margaret O’malley St. Paul's Church Bullville

Wurtsboro Fire Dept Dance and Local Music Event Notes

The Wurtsboro Fire Department plans a St Patrick Day dance at their new hall with music by McWilliams orchestra of Middletown. Knights of Pythias confer esquire on a candidate Friday night. Hamilton College Glee Club concerts April 7 at Linden Hall under Federation of Womens Clubs. Miss Margaret Gibson starts as stenographer for W B H B Royce today. Miss Gillton a stenography graduate. Times-Press thanks florist E A Lorentz for a bouquet of green carnations. March 17 signs begin.

Wurtsboro Margaret Gibson Gillton Miss Conkling Times-Press E. A. Lorentz

Rats Aboard Ships Once Refuted Belief

A historical note argues rats aboard ships doomed to founder were common as seaworthy vessels leaked and bilge water persisted. Rats fled damp quarters for drier berths, leaving factual basis for the superstition.

Eee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Orange County Times Press D. Stivers H. Kxnickerbocken Associates Press Briddietown N.yebruary Congress Brunawick Tribune New Fark Chicago Onice Frank R. Nortanna Enniety Orange County Times-Press Ie Hotaling Broadway 29Th Street Park Row Vance Orange County Times-Press Jeabels Polane Fedruari Amisic Batile Genesee County Rensselaer St Lawrence Indar Montgomery Knapp Mansion Associated Press Baker Forger Toda Mrs. O'Malley Henrietta Lansdowne Batiste Panama L Stern North ST Middletown, N. Y NEW Spring Millinery
Search Courier

Search the Orange County Times Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Orange County Times Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication