Fair Plan Finished for Juvenile Department at Orange County Fair
The juvenile fair committee completes the premium list and names department 6 superintendents. Two hundred twenty dollars in cash awards plus a free trip to the State Fair for top point earners. D Lincoln Orr offers a special trip to the Madison Square Garden Poultry Show for the best poultry category points. Exhibitors under 19 from Orange County may join. premium lists available first week in May from local officials and superintendents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Lincoln Orr
Madison Square Garden
Association
Orange County
W. H. Seacord
Campbell Hall
C. W. Harlow
Crystal Run
Howard Murray
Otisville
Kenneth Sinsabaugh
Goshen
Franklin A. Schriver
Chester
Sussex History Society Receives Fine Arrow Head Collection
Hon W T Doty is named president of the Orange County Historical Society in Middletown New York. The Sussex County Historical Society has been awarded a cabinet of mounted Indian arrow heads and a framed diploma from the Sussex County Agricultural Society dated 1858 to Joseph Little. John J Van Sickle collected them and deposited them in Newton. The arrow heads came from the Wm Little farm near drowned lands suggesting a historic tribal battle. Hundreds of arrow heads have been gathered by visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Doty
New
Orange County Historical Society
Middletown
N. Y
Vantage Recorder
Sussex
N. J
Sussex County Historical Society
Sussex County Agricultural Society
Joseph Little
Little
John J. van Sickle
Newton
Service Corp Authorized for New Electric Lines
The Public Service Commission grants consent to Orange County Public Service Corporation to extend electric lines to Wattsboro and Mamakating and to supply electricity for light heat and power under local franchises. The commission finds the service necessary and convenient for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Public Service Commission
Orange County Public Service Corporation
Wattsboro
Mamakating
Mrs. Mary B. Irwin Named Thrall Hospital Superintendent
Mrs. Mary B. Irwin will succeed Miss Harriet Southworth as superintendent of Thrall Hospital. Irwin comes highly recommended from her service at a government hospital on the Isthmus of Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Southworth
Thrall Hospital
Mary B. Irwin
Government Hospital
Panama
Wallace and Cunningham Leave Hanford Horton Co.
John J. Wallace and Robert F. Cunningham withdraw from the firm of Hanford Horton Co. effective May 1 1920 with Wallace serving as secretary and Cunningham as treasurer. future plans not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Wallace
Robert F. Cunningham
Hanford. Horton Co
Wallace
Cunningham
Mitchells to Make European Tour
Mr and Mrs Peter H Mitchell Miss Ethel P Mitchell and Edward M Mitchel and Mr and Mrs Homer J Mitchell sail from New York on Saturday June 23 for a two months vacation in Europe They will visit England France Belgium Germany Switzerland and Italy They sail on the President type of the Royal Mail line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter H. Mitchell
Ethel P. Mitchell
Edward M. Mitchel
Homer J. Mitchell
Binghamton
New York City
Europe
England
France
Belgium
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Royal Mail Line
Congressman Fish to Address Local American Legion Meeting
Congressman Hamilton Fish Jr will address the American Legion Post in Middletown Monday evening May 14. He indicates he may travel from Washington via Port Jervis to discuss the Goshen Vocational School opening and to seek support for disabled veterans undergoing training there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Edward R. Herling
Middletown
Engineers urged to push fire parade to Middletown
The Middletown Board of Engineers was asked Friday night to use its influence to bring the Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Association parade and convention to Middletown. A Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce representative pledged support from both groups for financing. Voters at a recent election defeated a 3500 dollar appropriation for parade and county convention expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Engineers
Middletown Fire Department
Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Association
Rotary Club and
Chamber of Commerce
Middletown Firemen
Mombasha Lake Long in Courts
Newburgh April 28 Justice Seeger heard the Mombasha Lake case with testimony from Chaos, Ford, superintendent of Sterling Iron Works 1867 to 1871, who testified Friday. the matter was continued to next week. Ford, 78, of Central Valley, was followed by surveyor Frank Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Mombasha Lake
Monroe
T.ford
Sterling Iron Works
A. H. F. Seeger
Supreme Court
Ford
Central Valley
Frank Johnson
Bartlett Sells Stock of Store
Charles Bartlett who ran a grocery in the old Pronk building on Franklin Square for three months disposed of his stock to Hans Petersen the grocer and discontinued business. Petersen moves the stock to his store and Bartlett has not announced his future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bartlett
Pronk
Franklin Square
Hans ©. Petersen
Mr. Petersen
Mr. Bartlett
Mrs Fish Hosts Whist Club at Highland Home
Mrs. George F. Fish entertained the Whist Club Friday afternoon at her home on Highland avenue and West Main street. Eight tables were in play with refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Fish
Whist Club
Highland Avenue
West Main Street
Harriman News Highlights Local Travel and Society Events
Mr and Mrs Cornelius and Miss Alice Cornelius along with Mrs Hattie Jones traveled to Paterson New Jersey for a Sons and Daughters of Liberty meeting. Girl Scouts express thanks for fair success. Bessie Sweeney plans to return to Harriman to reside in her own home. Mrs John Otis to move into Mrs Hattie Clark's house. Catholic Daughters received communion at Church of the Sacred Heart Monroe with Father Murphy giving an address. James Sweeney funeral attended by local residents. infant son of Charles Cess baptized with sponsors D Kopschak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Cornelius
Alice Cornelius
Hattie Jones
Paterson
N. J
State
National Council of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Bessie Sweeney
Lester Clark
John B. Otis
Hattie Clark
Catholic Daughters of America
Church of the Sacred Heart
Monroe
Monroe House
Father Murphy
John Farley
Weehawken
James Sweeney
Schantz
Hutchins
Jersey City
Edward Kennelly
Morristown
Charles Cess
D. Kopschak
Philcox Estate Divided Among Relatives in Probate
Monticello April 28 the will of Mary RE Philcox died recently at Wurtsboro has been admitted to probate in Surrogate Court. executors named are Henry R Philcox and Arnold L Heins. estate valued at $10 500 with bequests to Anna Holmes Mary Land Harriet Boettner Charlotte Dunning Henry R Philcox Thomas Philcox and remainder to Thomas Philcox Sr Harriet Boettner and Charlotte Dunning
Middletown Excursion to New York Hippodrome Closes
Nearly 300 residents and visitors traveled on a Times-Press special to Middletown to view the New York Hippodrome finale of Bat Times. The event drew 40,000,000 visitors over 18 years and featured a 500 person cast, 800 dancer ballet, and spectacular scenes. The return train carried weary yet satisfied patrons after a three hour show and parade of theater grandeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Dillingham
Sixth Avenue
Orange
Sullivan
Ulster
Times-Press
Fire Railroad Company
Hippodrome Management
Europe
Hippodrome
Big Playhouse
Erie Railroad Company
Times- Press
James Street
Middletown
N. Y
Times-Preass
New Hampton
Goshen
Chester
Greycourt
Monroe
Harriman
Jack Leff
Jack
Kamapo
Forest Hills
Jersey City
Hudson Tubes
Hudson River
Chambers Street
42Nd Street
Auditors
R. H. Burnside
Land of Mystery
Harbor of Prosperity
Orlando
Patrick
Francisco
George Herman
Power
Claudius
Scarlet
Three Bobs
Jocko
Crow
Berle Sisters
Mareceline
S. Mead
Port Jervis
Frank Baird
W. Lines
John Reagen
Maples
Odell Sees Harding as 1924 Nominee in Hawaii
Former New York governor Benjamin Odell, visiting Hawaii with his wife, says Harding should be the 1924 Republican nominee. Odell, a GOP stalwart, notes West support for Harding and coal and railroad strikes shaping the East position. He expects to attend the next party convention and remains active in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Lowdén
Ilinois
East
Benjamin Barker Odell
New York
Congress
Honolulu
President Lincoln
San Francisco
Advertiser
Odell
Newburgh
Empire State
Albany
Tts
Gov. Odell
Republican Party
Grindstone
Lowden
Nomines
Missouri
Wood
Gov. Lowden
United States
Verrod
Haward
Hawaii
William Kelly
Hawaiian Department
Central Hudson Steamboat Company
Hudson River
Mrs Tate Honored by the Warwick Auxiliary
The Warwick Women's Auxiliary held its annual meeting to mark the 85th anniversary of Mrs Hiram Tate as president. A purse was presented to Mrs Tate who was re elected. Other officers were re elected: Mrs Clinton C Demerest first vice president Mrs James Bonnyman second vice president Mrs Fred O Beattie treasurer and Mrs Margaret DeKay Hasbrouck secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Tate
Warwick Women’s Auxiliary
Railroads Post Mixed March Earnings Across Lines
The report shows several railroads filed March statements indicating generally higher operating profit than March 1922. The New York Ontario and Western shows a decline with March gross $416,933 lower and March net operating income down by $152,357, while total revenues for the quarter drop by $5,194 and a quarterly net deficit of $380,744 is recorded versus a year ago.
Queen Mountain House Charter Formed in Albany
The Queen Mountain House Corporation of Ferndale is incorporated to operate boarding houses with capital stock of 10,000 shares of 50 each. Directors are Jacob Feldman Ferndale Moe Feldman 420 Bradford street and Henry Feldman 761 Blake avenue Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Queen Mountain House Corporation
Ferndale
State Department
Jacob Feldman
Moe Feldman
Bradford Street
Henry Feldman
Blake Avenue
Brooklyn
Senate confirms G. V. M'Laughlin as State Superintendent of Banks
Albany April 27 The Senate confirmed the reappointment of George V. Mclaughlin as State Superintendent of Banks. George A. Mauvell of Monsey was nominated by the Governor as commissioner of the Enfield Falls reservation to succeed Leon Cresjean, with the appointment referred to the Senate finance committee along with several other names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
George V. Mclaughlin
Senate
George A. Mauvell
Monsey
Covernor
Enfield Falls
Leon Cresjean
Senate Finance Committee
Boy Scouts Seek New Camp Site in Orange County
Orange County Council of Boy Scouts aims to locate and purchase a summer camp. Clarence W. Hunter visited Shawangunk Kill at Ploominebure on Thursday to assess the site's suitability for the proposed camp location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County Council
Boy Scouts of America
Clarence W. Hunter
Shawangunk Kill
Ploominebure
No Liquor Violations Found in Port Raiding Case
County authorities and Port Jervis police searched the residence of L Koenig and the cigar store Landfield and Scuily at 184 Wike Street for Mullantiage act violations. They reported finding nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
L. Koenig
Landfield & Scuily
Wike Street
Will creates minimum wage board in New York
Albany April 27. Senator Salvatore A Cotillo of New York introduces a bill to establish a minimum wage board within the state labor department. The measure aims to set and oversee wage standards across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
State Labor Department
Salvatore A. Cotillo
New York
Mt Carmel Masses to Observe Daylight Saving Time
Rev. John Vv. Coffey announced that Mt. Carmel parish and its missions will observe Daylight Saving Time. Mass schedules in the city and surrounding missions will shift accordingly starting Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
John Vv. Coffey
Monticello Building Sold to Brighton Beach Man
The Mitchell property at Broadway and Princestree in Monticello was purchased by A. J. Berkowitz of Brighton Head for 25000 dollars. Klein & Evans of New York City bought it from Lamont Mitchell in July for 29000 dollars. The building, long used by the Mitchells for undertaking and furniture, is among Broadway’s widest business structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Mitchell
Broadway
Princestree
A. J. Berkowitz
Brighton Head
Klein & Evans
New York City
Lamont Mitchell
Wedding Guests Attend Port Jervia Nuptials of Pishop and Blerkin
At the Thursday evening ceremony in Port Jervia Miss Helen Mae Pishop and John W. Blerkin welcomed guests including Mr. and Mrs. MC. Westbrook of Liberty Miss Della Burnett and Miss Grace Moore of Middletown and Mrs Ray Rice of Easton Pa A newspaperman Odell born January 14 1854 in Newburgh attended with officials Colonel and Mrs Kelly Major William Heppai aide to Governor Farrington met Odell at the wharf and conveyed felicitations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervia
Helen Mae Pishop
John W. Blerkin
MC. Westbrook
Liberty
Della Burnett
Grace Moore
Middletown
Ray Rice
Easton
Odell
Newburgh
Odella
Kelly
Hawaii
William Heppai
Farrington
Non Odell
New York
Oles Wins 25000 Verdict in Railroad Accident Case
A jury awarded Ralph R. Oles of 126 Lindeh avenue 25000 against the New York Ontario and Western for loss of a right leg below the knee in a railroad crash October 6 1922 at Mountain Dale. The O & W will appeal as attorneys for the railroad obtained 60 extra days to perfect the appeal to the US Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph R. Oles
Lindeh Avenue
N. Y
Mountain Dale
Bondy
O. &. District Court
New York
Watts
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
E. N. Oakes
Thomas Downs
Oles
Harrisburg conference mulls Wallkill transit franchise shift
A plan to form a $50 000 Wallkill Transit Company to operate about six auto buses replaces trolley service on North End Franklin Square routes in Harrisburg. Bondholders review costs and franchise terms while transfers will connect Goshen cars with bus lines and vice versa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Herbert B. Royce
Wallkill Transit Company
Wall
North End
Academy Avenue
State Hospital
Jennings
Pennsylvania
Trebley
Goshen
Franklin Square
Park Circle Men to Study Plans for Better City
The Park Circle Association formed a committee of George KEK.radnack W. T. Cornelius and John Ferguson to study questions for taxpayers. They consider petitioning the Common Council to resubmit recently defeated issues. The plan had mixed support. Thirty new members joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Circle Association
George Kek.radnack
W. T. Cornelius
John Ferguson
Common Council
Middaugh Block Sale Announced
Sale of the property of Miss Adelaide Middaugh of New York City fronting on James and Depot Streets to D Abramson of this city. Persession will be given May 1. The four stores and 82 room boarding house occupy a 25 by 40 lot with an assessed valuation of 20090. A C N Thompson acted as attorney for both sides. Abramson has not decided plans yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Middaugh
New York City
James
Depot Streets
Centre Street
D. Abramson
Morris Marks
Tne
A. C. N. Thompson
Middaugh
Winterton Social Notes and Visits From April
Nelson Smith installs a radio at home while Middletown visitors Albert Libelt and Miss Clara Gill call on local residents. The Reform Church Ladies’ Aid lucky apron social nets ten dollars. Community Welfare Club welcomes Frank Barlow and Kath Lockwood. New program by Ladies committee promises future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterton
Nelson Smith
Albert Libelt
Clara Gill
Middletown
George A. Hubbard
Robert Mrazee
Carolyn
Stockville
Conn
David Frazee
PD. J. Brenner
Fred Jensen
Stroud
Memiera
Prank Barlow
Kath Lockwood
Ue Community Welfare Club
Meadames Storins
Bromher
J. N. Smith
Weight W. Winter
Florente H. Smith
Ladies Aid Society Meeting And June Fair Plans
Johnson April 28 The Ladies Aid Society will meet at Mrs. George W Smiths home Wednesday after noon May 3 at 2 oclock Full attendance needed to finalize arrangements for the fair and cafeteria supper to be held June 24 afternoon and evening Mr and Mrs H Smith were surprised Monday evening by the Johnson Card Club celebrating Mrs Smiths birthday with cards dancing games and refreshments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johneen
Ladies Aid Society
George W. Smith
H. ©. Smith
Jahmson Card Club
Funeral attendance noted in Ellenville for Alicia VanTassell Penny
Mrs Thomas Penny and Mrs Thom as G Black attended the funeral of Alicia VanTassell Penny in Ellenville last Saturday. Penny, writer of John H Penny, died in Middletown that week. survived by son George, who lives with George Rodge in Ellenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Penny
Thomas G. Black
Ellenville
Alicia VanTassell Penny
John H. Penny
Middletown
Penny
George
George Rodge
Missionary Offering Set For St. Pauls Sunday
St. Pauls Church will take in the first missionary offering this conference Sunday during the morning worship for the Sunday school program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Dr. R. C. Woodman Named Acting Hospital Supt
Dr. Robert C. Woodman, assistant physician at the State Hospital, was designated by the hospital commission as acting superintendent after Dr. Ashley’s resignation. The commission confirmed Woodman in the role until a permanent superintendent is appointed and official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Woodman
Robert C. Woodman
State Hospital
M. (. Ashley
State Hospital Commission
Ashley
Fox Film Cameraman Authorized at High Point Opening
The Fox Film Corporation of West Sith Street New York City gains permission for a news cameraman to attend the formal opening of High Point on Wednesday May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Film Corporation
West Sith Street
New York City
High Point
Wakeman Enters Trainmen Run After Outwater’s Death
Howard Wakeman of this city bids in the O and W trainmen race triggered by the death of C. E. Outwater. News items note vacancies created by Outwater’s passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wakeman
O. & W. Trains
C. E. Outwater
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sussex History Society
Mitchells
Legion
Bartlett
Mrs. Fish
Philcox
Dillingham
Fifth Avenue
Bowery
East Side
West Side
Uptown
Nonce
Benjamin R Odell
Hawaian Islands
Col. Kelly
U. S. Army
Honolulu Advertiser
Mrs. Tate
Queen Mountain House Charter
G. V. M’laughlin
Boy Scouts
Brighton Beach
Gould
Withird My Gould
Traction Company
Ropes
Bergner
Willem Ogelaby
Fox Wels
Jndie Fox
Ogelaby
Park Circle
Johnson
Missionary Sunday
Film Park
Wakeman
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