Dennison Insanity Finding Sparks State Reform Call
Prosecutor says former state hospital inmate Herbert Jerome Dennison killed Robbie Lomas and Arthur Shibley in High Bridge Park after being declared insane by a state commission. The panel urges tighter control of insane patients and aftercare, citing lax release practices and multiple institutions. The commission’s findings and hearsay revolved around the weapon identified as Dennison’s Hopkins and Allen revolver and his long history of confinement and discharge without proper supervision. The court is expected to commit him to Matteawan as authorities review state lunacy procedures and the possibility of new laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Jerome Dennison
John Fredericks
Arthur Shibley
Robbie Lomas
Dennison
Hopkins & Allen
Abe Levy
Herbert
Westport
Conn
O'Sullivan
Albert W. Ferris
State
Middletown State Hospital
Dennizon
Tate
Sch
Wis
Perzop
Mar Im Lakra
Levis
Broaitwas
Retarich Stexs
West Geventr-third Street
Jamen
J. Walsh
Fortham University
Denviem
Waites
Woodman
B.C. Ashler
Middistown State Hospital
Power of Faith Sunday School Lesson Questions
Questions and reflections from a 1907 Sunday School series on Jesus healing and faith. Discuss whether non followers can have strong faith, how Jesus responds to requests, the role of touch versus power, reasons for reluctance to come to him, mourning customs, double meanings in Jesus' words, and how to follow Jesus’ healing example today. Also includes the April 16 1920 mission lesson reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Scormers
David
Mission of the Twelve
Removal of son to Connecticut sanitarium denied then allowed
The text recounts months of pressure by Mrs. Dennison to permit her son’s removal. Dr. Ashley refused. Finally the decision was to send him to Greens' Farm Sanitarium in Connecticut under the care of a state hospital nurse who accompanied the young man and his mother.
MARCH EVENTS AND ILLNESSES IN UNIONVILLE
Unionville items report Mrs MacInnes ill at her sister in Brooklyn and Mrs Fred VanSickle visiting New York. Beatitudes sermons conclude this Sunday morning. Grip illness spreading. many households affected. Several residents listed visiting relatives or attending sales and events locally and nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacInnes
William Kortrigat
Mechanicstown
Marr Tuttle
Peter Green
Florida
Mt Salem
Brown
Westtown
Hanah McCoy
High View News Roundup from March Weekend Socials
Miss Elizabeth Bogers of Middle Down attended a ball at Wurtsboro with Mrs C R L Rogers and family. Local residents mention Jose Commade Miller and his wife visiting, Tow Flahtrig leads the High View, and Charles Hulse drives the bus for Van Inwegen. John Norton of Monticello attends a funeral. Comrade Sovton returns after illness, Charles Godiver recovers at home, and a thunderstorm passes Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bogers
Middle Down
C. RL Rogers
Wi Davidson
Lena
Irwin Berwin
J. Keator
Wurisboro
Jose Commade Miller
Goshep
Charles Hulse
van Inwegen & Son
John Norton
Monticello
Widh Grip
Hese Sundar
Sail from Bombay April 26 toward Liverpool and New York
Rav Charisse HH Matataon of Fatehpar India reports that he and family will sail from Bombay on March 26 via Anchor Tae S. & Olonpia and reach Liverpool April 26. From there they proceed to Glasgow and sail to New York, aiming to arrive before May 10.
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Wrrd
Rav
Charisse HH. Matataon
Fatehpar
India
Bombay
Tae S. & Olonpia
Liverpool
Glasgow
New York
Rumors of deaths by own action false in city gossips
Persistent rumors claimed two young women well known in the city died by their own hand. Doctors deny any patient at Mid Gotown State Hospital and relatives say one was a violinist with a theatrical troupe. Officials condemn the cruel gossip and urge an end to repeating it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midgotown State
Woodmen
Death in Pennsylvania Touches Washingtonville Churches
Rev Mr Peevell died late week triggering funeral and service notices. Sunday attendance rose at the Presbyterian and Methodist churches with Rev Zook from Drew Theological Seminary preaching in Salisbury Mills. Rev Walsh filled in, and Bible class met at Mrs Cinthia Reet’s home discussing John the Baptist and Chris’s Credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Peevel
Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Zook
Drew Theological Seminary
Walsh
Salisbury Mills Church
Cinthia Reet
Chris
John the Baptist
New Buildings Near Completion at State Hospital
State Hospital notes show 623 men and 1,198 women, total 1,819. During March 17–24 admissions included one man and four women. discharges were two men and four women. Nurse Miss Jessie Bennett died last evening at 6 10. The new staff house and first assistant physician residence near completion feature native stone and pressed brick, with modern baths and facilities. Preparations continue for a hospital baseball team and new staff housing, with several staff changes and a pending Easter wedding for two attendants.
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State Hospital
Maurice C. Ashley
New York
Jessie Bennett
Miss Bennett
Louise Tripp
Bennett
Miss Short
A. M. Armstrong
A. Cadzow
Frm
Moshier & Summers
Buffalo
Star House
Woodman
Jamil
Robinson Cave
S. Brewster and
Barros
Farmer ‘Theodore &B. Burhans
Hax
Tiis
Theodore
VL Bingham
Hagievond
Stats Hospital
Mr and Mrs Demarest Return From South Trip
Mr and Mrs Demarest return to the city from St Peters burg Fla after six weeks southward. They travelled by rail stopping in Washington Richmond and Jackson and crossed the state from St Petersburg to Sanford and Deland meeting William Evans of Westtown wintering there. They enjoyed a mile long sail on the St Johns River Sanford to Jacksonville and spent time in St Augustine before returning via Savannah where Ralph VanKheroren ran a large jewelry store.
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St. Petersburg
Heath
Washington
Richmond
Jackson
St. Petersbuts
Sanford and Deland
William Evans
Westtown
St. John's
Sanford
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Savannah
Ralph Vankheroren
Demereet
Thieves Ransack Summer Residence in Forestburg
Edward Percival, wintering in New York, found his Forestburg home broken into on the 19th. Thieves stole about 400 dollars in property, including a fur overcoat, four guns, watches, jewelry, old silver coins, fruit jars, cider, and apples. All rooms were ransacked, drawers and trunks emptied, and even kitchen items like knives and forks were missing. A feed bag was left behind in a room.
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Forestburg
Edward
Percival
New York
Garrel
Port Jervis Elected Move To Raise Funds For Three Schools
Port Jervis Board of Education adopted a resolution to hold a special election on April 18 to authorize building three school houses at a total cost of 107200 dollars. The plan aims to meet known school needs with added facilities.
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Port Jervis
Wurtsboro Socials Open Doors To Spring News
In Wurtsboro on March 20 a village dance drew a good crowd and cleared 10 dollars. Rumors hint at upcoming weddings for Mr and Mrs Clyde Stillman. Residents report visitors from West Edmest on, Otsego county, and Mr Charles Holmes, Civil War veteran, suffered a stroke and remains in critical condition. A thunder shower refreshed the town and Rev J B Crane plans a Washington trip leaving services to E Russell Valentine. St Patrick's social at the RD parsonage drew lively attendance with performances and shamrock decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Stillman
West Edmeston
Otsego
William Bedford
Alicia Alaster
Suddietown
Wurtsboro
Darby
Pine Street
Samuel Rumph
Oyster Bay
Charles Holmes
D. Z. Woods
Ambrose Fort
Summitville
Richard Page
Banks House
Sullivan Street
E. E. Smith
J. B. Crane
R. D
Washington, DC
Crane
E. Russell Valentine
New York
L. G
Maud Stansom
Circleville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
March 21 Circleville notes report Mr and Mrs Nathan Lennon hosting a gathering Friday evening. Horton Gillen Jr graduates Middletown School of Commerce and holds a New York position. Lindsey's stock at $2 and popular at this locale. Bells Hall hosts event. Mr and Mrs J H Terry return home after Goshen visit. Miss H Renf Lite to Pecks Morris Saturday. E A Gott leaves his beast and stain painted. A visitor from here attends Sunday school in Middletown Wednesday.
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H. J. Landfield
William Hennessey
Geneva
T. J. Kelly
Monticello
C. C. Bogart
Middletown
Clarence Baker
Hurleyville
Clarence
Batre Nous Club
Monticello High School
Mollie Bedford
Summitville
Sullivan County
New England
W. Worden
Ward 20
Port Jervis
Tom Flood
Ward 23
Tom
Mack Ryan
Ward
Hawley
Fred Maas
Brooklyn
J. Lickey
Kenora Lake
Sullivan’ County
Joshua F. Searle
Philadelphia
Searle
John J. Schmidt
Redigen
Thomas G. Black
Centerville
J. Burns
Peter J. McCourt
Flatbush
W. A. Bean
Metropolis
Myr
Mrs. Bean
Vermont
Dan Gifford
Fraining School For
State Hospital
Fetcy F. Potter
DeRossa
St . Joseph’s Church
Ellen Burch
Dedrick
Albany
Addie Fairchild
Rock Hill
Susan Swanwick
Swanwick
Middletown State Hospiel
Louise Shafer
Nora Bran
Geraldine Jackson
Ottawa
Ont
James Russell
South Otselic
Nathan Lennon
Horton Gillen, Jr
Middletown School of Commersee
New York
Lindsey
Bells Hall
J. H. Terry Hate
Goshen
Mias H. ReNe
Morris
E. A. Gott
AR Vuwcer
Wedoesdar
Pin Pricks Mar Portrait of Justice Dickey
A painting of Supreme Court Justice Dickey was damaged Saturday in Brooklyn Court Home Part II. Holes punched from the front mar the canvas with hatpin like pricks described as minor imperfections by the artist and judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickes
Supreme Court
Brooklyn Court
Toni
Dickey
Newburgh
Monroe Village Gravel Case Verdict for Plaintiff
The jury in the case of Patrick O Hehir vs the village of Monroe awarded $34.65 to the plaintiff after a trial in County Court before Judge Seeger. The suit claimed village gravel and leveling work on the bank and pumping costs. the defense argued no liability and no binding contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick O'Hehir
Monreif
Conty Court
Seeger Toeday
Justice of the Peace
John Shaw
John. Makuel William ‘ Norris
George W. Moot
Henry Wolverton
Chauncey B. Greory
B. F. Tompkine
Charles H. Woo
Gilbert VanSelver
Samuel K. Wee
Walter Baker
Robert D. Johnac
M. N. Kane
Warwick
Tepalinga
Kane
Knight
Knighe
Rane
O'Neill
Monroe
Plainair
Ganges
Wiliam Tathill
Mountainale News Briefs On Fates Of Scarlet Fever And Local Events
Items report scarlet fever outcomes in Ha Mora eindale and East Glen Wi. Aish Foard is mentioned alongside the Town Beard at Labertsy, Tees. Lectures by 2D Lions of Albany and a superintendent of hishwars are noted among other brief items.
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Ha Mora Eindale
East Glen
F. Rian
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Unionville
R.rhodes
Glenwood
N. J
Ira L. Clark
Lydia Smith
Charles Lott
Exelia Tutt
Marlboro
Samuel Christie
Nugent
David Sayer
M. Meeks
Mr. Meeks
Matteawan
Teresa
Frank
Hurlerville
Harold McMickle
Spuyten Duyvil
Sim
Harold
Washingtonville
Miss Bennet
MR. and
Mrs. Demarest
South
Yeek
Joris SamitaTy
Letink
Z. E. Mills Droeeist
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iPort Jervis
Circleville
Mountaindale
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