07 May 1909
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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
1
Inspector Philip G Roosa surveys Goshen Orange County Jail and county lockups noting inmate counts, confinement practices, bedding, baths, and feeding. He urges improvements in separation, ventilation, cleanliness, and structural facilities, citing several jails including Middletown, Goshen and Montgomery.
High View recalls the forty sixth anniversary of the Chancellorsville fight as Gen. Joe Hooker leads the Army of the Potomac. Third Army Corps reaches the rear of Chancellor's House on May 1 and a night assault targets Jackson's right flank with 1400 men at Hazel Grove. Casualties are noted and units including the 23d Georgia Regiment and the 12sth New York appear in the actions.
New York detectives report the return of a three year-lost violin valued at $3,000. The instrument, linked to the Dinsmore household of Tuxedo Park, was recovered near BRAC after investigators tracked the theft.
In Nestaninatty the rally of Aggally pine YM So athe abel nee TW will be held Friday May 14 led by Rev. Walter Austin Waenet. The choir will be under the charge of William Clark with Middienan assisting, as the committee invites the Timer-Drees.
At Newburgh Supreme Court, Judge Morschauser instructs grand jurors on duties and safeguards, stressing careful examination, full investigations, and independence from single-side testimony. Adjournment delays trials for Barbueto arraignment as civil case calendar is reviewed with many cases moved.
Clark of Marbrook told Detective Grant Wilson that two men entered his room and stole clothing. Detectives Burtis and officers at Sands Station arrested the pair who had a suitcase containing the items. The victim asked only for the clothes to be returned and the suspects were released. one captive was reportedly Clark’s own brother.
Miss Louise Hirst hosted about a dozen friends Monday night at No 11 Broad Street for a pink themed bridge party. Prizes went to Miss Bessie Relea for ladies and E P Valkenburgh for gentlemen, with Stephen Gibbs taking the consolation prize.
Jacob Levin of Fallsburg files for bankruptcy listing liabilities of 24402 and mentions real estate driven debt. Major creditors include Union Bank Merchants Branch Colonial Bank and People's Trust Company with judgments and deficiency notes. Other creditors include Davidet Reality Co of New York and Samuel Thomas of Fallsare among listed balances.
Farmers are urged to obtain fire insurance from BYOD and DEMING at 19 North Street Middletown X Y. The advertisement promises very low rates claiming a policy costs only two cents and will save you dollars.
A report by State Inspector Philip Roosa condemns the Middletown city jail as filthy, verminous, and dangerously undersized. He notes cramped cells, poor ventilation, lack of sanitation, and no female holding area, urging immediate replacement or substantial renovation to meet city needs.
Eleventh anniversary of Company J departure for Camp Black during the Spanish American War was observed by veterans at the Goshen courthouse with a banquet and talks. Benjamin Hull. Captain Decker. Major A. Melmrne and Captain Madden Decker spoke. an informal camp fire discussion followed.
Captain E Madden Decker announces Com pany 1 will camp at Plattsburgh on November 10. Adjutant General confirms reimbursement for men who went to Washington for President Taft inauguration totaling 34.85 dollars per group, reducing Washington trip cost to about 14 cents per man.
Ivan OD King, formerly of this city, has been promoted to assistant PATAsity in the O and W Rail road. Pay rolls will be disbursed twice a month with payments before the 15th and before the first of the following month. George Moran resigns after 15 years as superintendent of the Diamond Mile Paper Company at Milo and plans to move to Ashland Oregon with Mrs Moran. Moran, long a paper man and Mason, is succeeded by Mr. Bicking of Philadelphia.
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