23 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
1
Letter from E S Morgan urges enactment of a curfew by the Common Council to curb youth out at night. He argues moral safeguards protect future citizens and cites repeated unsuccessful attempts, calling on aldermen to pass the ordinance soon for the city’s welfare.
Matteawan basketball state hospital game forfeited as Matteawan failed to appear. Result shows State Hospital Five defeated a Rogers Vail Lemon Smith McCormick lineup 34 to 276 in a substitute event. Hospital seeks Crescienta New Windsor game. Livingston Manor reports M R Dodge in precarious condition at daughter Mrs Woolsey’s home.
The notice promotes Allen's Foot Ease products to relieve swollen tired feet. It mentions relief for tired feet and promotes a foot care remedy with brand name and location in Le Roy New York.
North End residents report new cottage buildings on Roosevelt and Wisner avenues. R South relocates to 79 Watkins, while James Hare plans a large concrete block house at Linden and Wisner. Real estate activity remains high as agents note record sales and shifting property among locals.
The Westminster Church Women's Missionary Society met Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Mrs. Fred Green's home with forty in attendance. Mrs. Brittain presided and was named delegate to Nyack with Mrs. Wilmot Dura as alternate. The program featured songs by five little colored girls, readings on Africa and David Livingstone, and articles on the Freedmen by several members. Also noted: Charles R. Kroeger was made trustee for Minnie E. Beagle's creditors seeking settlement.
Otisville reports a pure spring beside Mountain Avenue offered to aid a proposed reservoir. Charlie Wheat praises the scenery of the spring and its potential. connections to the water works are planned. The W C T U will meet April first at Mrs. Northrup's. members should arrive early with hymnals and music. singing and recitation expected. The Payne tariff bill is described as painful and impractical. Early blushbirds have entered a secret session to discuss moving their inaugural appearance from March to April.
Ex County Clerk G F Curry buys excelsior mills at East Branch Monticello area with John Grant named manager. Miss Mary Carrier moves from Liberty area to Cortland street residence. Rumors link Theo Grass tmack to Fremont Centre Minck place. A A Gard relocates to Grand avenue from Highland avenue. Ellery transfers to New York. Wickham and Wilsea form cattle firm in Sussex New Jersey.
A fragment describes winter ailments with bowel inflammation and offers Perry Davis Painkiller as the sole remedy. It suggests dissolving a dose in warm water and promises relief, noting a large 35 centavo size and a 50 share option.
Village President Robert B. Hock announces he will not seek reelection after his twentieth consecutive term. He cites aging and health, notes his long service focusing on water supply and expense control, and says he will retire from public life when the current term ends.
The county clerk's Orange County office displays a roster of Middletown notaries public. Names include Adams, Barnes, Gord, Boyd, Bradner, Bright, Case, Conkling, Cortes, Crist, Tecnet, Deming, Elston, Foster, Hear, Landphie, Parsons, Powelson, Payne, Reeve, Royce, Royet, Shaw, Smith, Taylor, Trompoon, Towssent, Vernon, Wallace, Watts, Weegenroth, Wiggins, Witlin, Wisner, Bow ers, Johnson, Keeney, and Taylor Smith.
A Newbarga paper reports Consolidated Wild West Shows led by Pawsen Bills planning a major international spectacle. The event, billed as the biggest ever, could reach Newbarga by June 13 if the plan stays on track.
A city business man, arraigned on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges, accepts an offer to enter a private sanitarium for two weeks instead of Goshen jail. Recorder Thompson insists he follow the institute rules and promises Utica employment after treatment if successful. A physician contends rest is needed and the man may be eligible for release to work upon discharge.
Summary of Surrogate's Court notices listing wills admitted and administrations granted. Names include Sarah J. Mead Cornwall and executrices Sarah J. Harris Malinda P. Benjamin Edwand Mead. Also shows estates of George Pierson Hamptonburgh and others with named heirs creditors and executors.
Waalkill Engine defeated the Elks in a pinochi tournament with eight games won. The matches were at the Bike home on Friday night with seven tables in play. Waalkils lead series with two wins and two tournaments remain. Next section at Wasikill Engine house on Friday March 26. Also notes forming a Republican club and a denied newspaper sale claim involving Roscoe’s L Wilkes Howes.
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