Letters Between Mrs Hopkins Reveals Fatal Duo Plan
Coroner learns from Ida VanAken letter that Mrs. John Hopkins and Hopkins planned to die together. In Goshen at the Arlington Hotel the couple discussed burial wishes and possessions to be cared for, while Hopkins claimed no knowledge of self-inflicted death before the inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crist
Ida VanAken
Division Street
Port Jervis
John J. Hopkins
Arlington Hotel
Goshen
John
Oriental Hotel
Mill Street
Middletown
Hillside
Wallkill Cemetery
Maggie Kane
le Arlington Hotel
Gosaen
N. Y
John Hopkins
Hopkins
John McMahon
Arlington
McMahon
Obituaries Portrait Middletown Residents Across a Generation
A collection of obituaries from Middletown and area notes Daniel Gregory Smith a longtime resident dies at 78 at his Grand Avenue home. Other notices include James Gardner died after a life of church work and business in Otisville and Centerville Ann Claffy widow of James Claffy dies at 93 Fulton Street with surviving children listed. William Thompson Galloway dies at 32 near Story Ford after valvular heart disease. Additional notices honor Susan Harris in Philadelphia and Sarah Jane Burhans Duryea of Paterson with service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Gregory Smith
Earth Life
Grand Avenue
Mr. Smith
Wallkill
Bloomingburg
Willis and
Mary
Reed) Smith
Daisville
Ramapo
Middletown
Wilkin Carpentier
Theodore Wilkes
Smith
Sarah Elizabeth Mapes
Samuel M
Howard H. O'Neal
New York City
William A. Smith
Johannespurg
South Africa
Accident to J Roland Fitzgerald
Rev Thomas Fitzgerald of Meat Hope corrects rumors about the accident to his son J Roland Fitzgerald. They were in a hay wagon scene when Roland slipped from the elevated bed and fell headfirst to the floor. He was found unconscious, driven to a doctor, and is now conscious and improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas FitzGerald
Meat Hope
Roland Fitzzgerald
Roland
Hanlte
Mr. Fitzgerald
Dr. Winter
Heland
Wisteliar Bens
Washingtonville Community Notes and Events
Sermons and talks fill the week with Rev. Chasey at the Methodist on the East dragon theme. Athenia Club plans its May 13 meeting and host notification. Rev. J Scott King speaks on Darwin at the Grange. Ladies Aid hosts May 21 social. Express agent Wilbur runs tips to Newburgh. Erie schedule updates take effect. Electric light wiring begins at Goshen avenue home. Woolses host visit from Clarence Wools of Brooklyn. Mrs J Edward Loud’s pug Flossie poisoned. neighbors report similar incidents. Isaac Nicoll sinks a large iron gasoline tank in front of his garage. Women’s Missionary Society meets. Mrs Julia Ashley recovering at St Luke’s Hospital after burns. Harvey Brooks funeral attended by Odd Fellows at Highland Mills cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chasey
Athenia Club
John Courter
J. Scott King
Little Britain
Washingtonville Grange
Ladies’ Aid ‘Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Andrew Glover
Wilbur
Newburgh
Erie Railroad
Greycourt
Martha Cooper
Goshen Avenue
Clarence Wools
Brooklyn
William Woolsey
J. Edward Loud
Flossie
Isaac Nicoll
Woman’s Missionary Society
Bradner Cameron
Julia Ashley
Harvey Brooks
J. Scotti
King
Odd Fellows Lodge
Highland Mills
Wurtsboro Social Notes and Local Happenings
Mrs Nodgeon visits Miss Maude Clyde in Wurtsboro while Mrs Fanny Piper and Mrs William Stanton travel to Middletown and Monticello. Arbor Day observed, fire drill postponed, and the fire hall building committee named. Stork brings a son to Basail VanLouvan. visits from the Wilson family and Middletown anglers at Yankee Lake. Clam chowder party planned at Elmer E Smith’s. Rev J E Crane plans winter in Washington and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nodgeon
Rutherford
N. J
Maude Clyde
Third Street
Fanny Piper
Middletown
William Stanton
Monticello
Albert
Cyrus Benedict
Reformed Church
J. B. Crane
Sarah Ludlum
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hodgson
Orrance
Vogel
New Yorks
Bullard
Wurtsboro
Dorrance
Elmer BE. Smith
Old Society
J. E. Crane
Washington, D. C
South
Widow Margaret Griffin dies at 88 in Westbrookville
Mrs. Margaret Griffin widow of Stephen Griffin died at her nephew Frank Pierce’s home after a period of general debility and age. She was 88 years 5 months 14 days. Funeral held at ME Church with Rev. R. J. Youde officiating and burial in Westbrookville cemetery. The notice lists relatives visiting from Middletown Orange N J Jersey City Matamoras and Weehawken Heights along with several local residents and events in town that week. A train accident injured a four year old near India Orchard. Several residents reported travels and forthcoming Ladies Aid event rescheduled for March 13 at the ME Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Harris
Philadelphia
M. E
W. J. Calver
Brookside Cemetery
Isaac M
George N
This Place
H. D. Jobe
George Fraser
Dewitt
Richard Beebe
Elizabeth Coddington
Mongano Center
Benjamin
Jersey City
John
Texas
Sarah Lawton
John Hudson Duryea
Hamilton Avenue
Paterson
N. J
Sarah Jane Burhans
John H. Durrea
D.D
Second Reformed Church of
Ife
Margaret Griffin
Stephen Griffin
Frank Pierce
G. Q. Ellison
Grace
Middletown
Joseph Pierce
Orange, N. J
Jona Pierce
Mary Durrant
Herman Pierce
Matamoras
John Griffin
Weehawken Heights
Stephen Cisco
Jacob Stuthers
Cuddebackville
Mr. Conkling
Indias Orchard House
William E. Hills
Gertrude
Mary
New York
Frank
Willard Racine
Johnson
Ladies' Aid Sweets
M. E Church
Alexander Nation
David
Weehawken
Arbor Day celebration at Mount Hope School marks end of term
May tenth events featured songs recitations and dialogues performed by students under Miss Donovan. Attendance was strong with phonograph selections concluding the program. Visitors included Miss E Hallock who arrived for the summer and Mrs Catherine McDonald who returned to New York after a visit with J McDonald and Mrs George Kaufman of Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
E. Hallock
Catherine McDonald
New York
J. McDonald
George Kaufmen
Middletown
A. Kaufman
Garret Culhane
Robert
Farmers Move Cows to Pasture Amid Hay Shortage
A May 10 note says several farmers sent cows to pasture due to hay scarcity. R. B. Wickham’s condition remains unchanged. Albert Gardiner of Johnson visited Breeze Hill with Ed. Gardiner’s family. Mr. Youngs from Pennsylvania plans to ship cows bought earlier. Mr. Wheeler spent weekend at Middletown home. John M. Quackenbush visited Florida relatives. John Wickham of Sussex aided his sick brother R. B. Wickham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Wickham
Albert Gardiner
Johnson
Ed. Gardiner
Breeze Hill
Mr. Youngs
Pennsylvania
Mr. Wheeler
Middletown
John M. Quackenbush
Florida
John Wickham
Sussex
Arbor Day Program At Otisville School
Arbor Day was celebrated at the Otisville public school with a crowded upstairs room. Prof Bluebers and Miss Nellie Ketcham organized a program featuring recitations songs dialogues and an address by Mr Brooks. The event highlighted student training and discipline and closed early in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otisville Public School
Bluebers
Nellie Ketcham
Braver
Brooks
Aeng
Taing Seng
Saateeee Shon
Aqatobs
GW Smith
Jersey
Gustille
Howells Social Notes From May Issue
Mr and Mrs Merit Parson entertain their New York guests Mr and Mrs Moser. Mrs Liftchild and Miss Nellie Tathill plan a New York visit. Civic reform discussions follow church chatter. Church hymnal sales run by ladies. Rubber social draws crowd despite a storm. Ladies request old rubber, paper, mags for pew fund. donations collected via J B Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merit. Parson
J. B. Morris
Aaren
Miss Allaway’s Birthday Celebration at Lady Grey School
Miss Elizabeth Allaway of Joshea celebrated her thirteenth birthday at the Lady Grey School in Binghamton on Saturday May 1. The evening featured dancing games and a birthday feast with cake. Attending were Miss Allaway’s school friends and faculty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Alawar
Joshea
Lady Grey School
Binghamton
Allaway
Court Aflame as Judge Seeger Faces New York Lawyer
In Justice Morahauser's court weeks long tensions erupt when Judge Seeger lashes out at New York lawyer Henry Manton during the Henry & Jacques vs. Abendroth & Root Manufacturing Co. trial. A juror is withdrawn and the case adjourns with expectations of stricter courtroom conduct upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Seeger
Henry Kobh
Seward A
W. Johnston McKay
Henry & Jacques
Abendroth & Root Manufacturing Co
Plaintif
Martin T. Manton
New York City
Dykman, Geland & Kuhn
A. H. F. Seeger
Tals
New York
Soogar
Seeper
Morahauser
Italian Slain at West Point on Reservation
Manilo Dainatti, a young Italian worker at West Point, died Thursday night in the Military Hospital from a gunshot wound. He had words with two brothers named Baron on January 4 and they shot him in the back before escaping the guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilo “Dalnatti
West Point
Dainattti
Feliox Countrimer
Baron
Dainotti
Willowemoc Notes on Residents and Seasonal Preparations
May reports from Willowemoc note Claris Shckett of Nevarsink staying with Mrs Bezale Decker and taking a summer job at a DeBruce resort. Mr and Mrs J Dwight Wood and son Lionel visit. Roosa guards Bennett Cove farm. Decker relatives and neighbors assist. fishing grounds posted to deter poaching as spring advances and preparations for summer boarders begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mice
Claris ~ Shckett
Nevarsink
Bezale Decker
DeBruca
J. Dwight Wood
Lionel
Hurleyville
Dad
Swastika’ Lodge
Willie Decker
Elias DePuy
R. G. Roosa
Shelly
Bennett Cove
Nelson Decker
Bailey
Kiamesha
Rampe
Liberty
Mrs. Ida Campbell Hopkins Buried in Port Jervis
The body of Mrs. Ida Campbell Hopkins was taken to Port Jervis Friday from Goshen. She was 19 years old, the adopted daughter of Mrs. Ida C. Van Auken of 444 Division Street Port Jervis, and had lived there about ten years.
Walden Parade Date Changed to October 14
Walden parade organizer announces date shift from October 7 to October 14 to avoid conflicting with the Goshen parade. Chief Durkee confirms the new schedule and urges local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden
Goshen
Durkee
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Husband
James Gardner
Centerile
Gardner
Centerville
Aez
Tesa
Gussie
Howard
Arthur Gardner
Otisville
Woodburne
Ssles
Ann Claffy
James Claffy
Fulton Street
Los Angeles
James
Winnifred E
Tacoma
Wash
Marty A
John P
William Brennan
Claffy
St. Joseph's Church
William, Thompson Galloway
Times-Press
William Thompson Galloway
Story Ford
Galloway
Mr. Galloway
Orange County
Eris
Fotty
Mary Fonda
William
Hawkins
Sullivan County
Alts
Mary K. Haim
A. Galloway
Scotchtown
Aiso
Katherine Miller
Wawarsing
Ellen Deyo
Scatchtown
Phillipsburgh
Chauncer
Dimmick
Pike County
Beva
Virginis
Samuel R. Dimmick
Mmiford
Fannie
Dimsaick
Sarah J. Burhans
Dr. Durrea
Z. C. Dorrea
Roland Fitzgerald
Washingtonville
Westbrookville
3. E. Ashworth
Kenneth
Waller Falls
Shushan
Margaret Skinner
Mount Hope
THE
Otisville School
We. McMonagle & Rogers
Times Press
Miss Allaway
Newburgh Court
Willowemog
Campbell
DeBruce
George Cooper
Dell Terwilliger
J.W. Demerest Dry Goods CO
Demerest’s
Cmocrano
Das
Iimre
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