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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1910
Page
1
Fort Edward Collegiate Institute burned early this morning, all students escaped. Local alumni recalled attending the historic school and its predecessor, with conversations noting kerosene lamps and fears of fire lingering among the students at night.
Cortland Benedict and wife stay at Fallshare. Burt Jones visits from Port Jervis. Walter Ulmer praises a Middle Town ball game. Benedict’s replacement at Horton's Creamery, Arthur Mellor travels to New York with a collection of local photos. Local ads urge Times-Press advertising, praise post south return of William Philcox from Wurtsboro, and report minor incidents including a window break at Charles Godfrey's store. Community memories, schoolmates, and a private oyster supper at Box View are mentioned along with local business notes and remedies.
Willowemoc column notes McGon Simpson and family visiting from Liberty Sunder Sheriff Elmer Winger of Liberty and Monticello socialized locally. Mr and Mrs Blas DePuy return from Delhi to visit Chauncey. Mrs Marvin Stewart joined by H L Stewart and Nellie Bronn enjoyed Parksville. George Hornbeck and family, former Livingston Manor residents, moved near Claryville. Roy Decekt ill with throat trouble. community discusses care and local events.
Fragmentary report notes Cornwall tract foreman estate related confusion at Corneachondntsen. It mentions a person named Reals Ca and Mentelaire, with unclear roles, and a reference to Liberty. The readable text is garbled, but implies a local land or property matter with named individuals.
Joe Henmwin Turner has moved his family to Paterson where he is now employed. A church supper hosted by the ladies of the MLEB at Mrs. William Moser’s home on Friday evening from 6 p.m. benefits AL EB Church. Various local residents are mentioned in passing as they relocate, travel, or recover from illness.
The Grace Church mission held Monday evening drew a large congregation. Father Officer leads a crucial parish mission described as a rare lifetime opportunity, with daily prayers at noon and a daily children’s mission plus evening preaching, urging participation before Middletown may never see him again.
In Goshen on Monday Judge Seeger affirmed the county court decision against Franz Romer. Romer was sued by World Railway Publishing Co of Middletown for a balance due on installment books. The case, heard before Justice Ira Gardner on February 24, was appealed with Russell Vernon for the defendant and C C Redfeld for the plaintiff.
William VonBerg of Paterson New Jersey acquires the Popular Lunch at Depot and Center streets from George Meschati this afternoon. VonBerg is a seasoned restaurateur who previously ran the Commercial Lunch in Paterson and brings sustained improvements to the Teaal res chat ityeh ay was He bas e in business.
A chaotic report from Summitville describes chicken thefts prompting police attention. Special agents and local officials investigate as farmers report losses and a mysterious behind the scenes influence.
Albany reports Senator Allds received about six thousand dollars for services aiding the Democratic Areas Publishing Co to recover twenty one thousand on an old printing claim against the state. Attorneys for Conger who accuses Allds of taking a cash bribe pressed the facts from Allds on the stand, suggesting it was payment for influence as a legislator. Goshen notes John Floyd Halstead, a local lawyer, was appointed by New York City corporation counsel as special counsel to oversee condemnation proceedings for a water viaduct from the Catskills, with duties across Oratze and Ulster counties.
The Central Valley report notes measles cases are dwindling with few infections. Floyd Judson suffered a severe hand cut by a buzz saw and was treated by Dr. Franklin Bucs. Housing inquiries rise amid optimism for rental business, while a magazine article critiques Davin H Moffatt as Conqueror of the Rockies for a costly Colorado railroad. The Erie and Jersey Railroad is cited as a landmark but not as costly as Moffatt’s venture.
Mr and Mrs John Craver of Havrestraw viewed fiends and toes during the week at Laforge and George Toombs joined at The Maples for timber for a new dam to be built this spring Ida Vandemark of Wailkill visited Jabez Shultz home Laforge was in Newmursh
Word arrives from Montgomery of the death of Frances Giles Hackley at her Brooklyn home after heart trouble. Born about 65 years ago in Montgomery, she lived mostly there, with 17 years in Brooklyn. Aged Alexander Hackler preceded her over twenty years ago. Survived by three sons Alexander Thomas Stephen Sallie Gethnae, all in Brooklyn, the body to be brought to Montgomery for burial after noon on Wednesday. Also Matilda vanDuzer widow of Judson vanDuzer of Otisville dies at 73 years, cause general debility, after a nine day illness. born October 7, 1856 at Phillipsburg, daughter of R Smith and Emeline Decken.
An elderly woman aged 71 is reported dead in Great Falls Montana after an illness. The obituary notes her daughter Mary, aged three weeks, surviving along with L. B. Peterson and Fred Peterson of Grand Rapids Michigan. The body will be taken to Port Jervis for burial at a later date.
A garbled historical notice discusses organizing Good Templar lodges in New York with references to representatives, dates, and county involvement. the readable fragments indicate steps for formation and local oversight within a temperance movement context.
The funeral service for Mrs. Breen was conducted at Su Church with Solemn Rite by Rev. Pater Pals, assisted by Deacon Bean McClancy and subdeacon Father Murphy. Pallbearers included Peter Glynn Edward O'Brien Thomas Murray and D. J. McNally. Interment followed at St Joseph's Cemetery.
At the Regular Session the Middletown Women’s Clubs appeal for action to halt tree destruction. They push for an appropriation of 1200 to 1500 dollars and a nine week spraying program with ten workers to preserve maples elms and fruit trees, citing long neglect and risk to the city’s beauty and future welfare.
Aldermen discuss building a b stall at storage on Academy avenue and grant power to act. Snow shoveling and personal taxes to be listed by city clerk for collection by the corporation. A petition from residents of Wawayanda avenue seeks flagging of sidewalks on both sides from Fulton Street to Wawayanda Place. City treasurer reports treasury balance of 4928 dollars. A resident asks for a grade one curb and gutter on his property. Dump ground search for street sweepings referred to street committee with mayoral power to act.
Frank Thompson, about 65, a former Goshen man, was found dead in a box car near Blyton this morning while moving his household goods. He was engaged to work for Howells Condensed Mill Co Goshen March 15.
WESTTOWN m a March 14 bulletin notes an Epworth League social at the home of Mrs Robert Hurt Tuesday evening March 22. The event invites all to attend and proceeds aid the church and pastor. Other items report possible resignation of Wile L Drake as station agent around April 1 to devote time to farming and local personal updates including illness recoveries and visits among residents.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Summitville figures Mason Nir Mir Mastereen Sy Bandas and Teena of Spring Gleny with friends, plus references to Anes Clark, Charles Stevens, and Curren. Details are garbled, unsure of event, dates, or official actions.
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