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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1919

Page

6

Fire companies seek shared three story building in Goshen

In Goshen on May 12 residents discussed uniting Cataract Engine Howe Company Minisk Hook and Ladder Company and Dike man Hose Company under one roof. A plan envisions a three story structure on South Church Street near Sutherland's garage with a dance hall on the second floor. Meanwhile Dikeman’s team led 36 to 30 in the pinochie series as two sides clash in Dikeman's arena.

Goshon Sre Cataract Engine and Howe Company Minsink Hook and Ladder Company Dikewan Hose Company Aember Times- Press South Church Street Sutherland Court House Dikeman Ecore

Goshen Subscribes Far Beyond Victory Loan Quota

Goshen reports total subscriptions over 575000 toward a 399100 quota in the Victory Loan drive. P V L Gott and workers express pride as results exceed expectations. A German parade helmet prize awaits the top Boy Scout fundraiser, with details to be announced.

Goshen Une Cle Sam P. V-L. Gott Paris Gott BOY Scouts Montgomery ©. Smith Goshen Cehool Honda Smith P. VD. Gott Allen Handerson Edwin J. Dikeman Woodford P.lark Wilisa van Gelder Albert Beadon Edwin J Dikeman Allen Handersen W. A. Handersen

George Wilkes of Goshen Dies After Illness in Newburgh

Goshen May 11 4 George Monrose Wilkes long time Goshen resident died Tuesday at St Luke's Hospital Newburgh after an operation following weeks of illness He was 21 years a Goshen trustee overseer of the poor and active in Orange County public life Survived by widow Mary Louise two daughters and several siblings Funeral at 32 North Church Street Friday May 16 at 2 pm Rev F S Haines officiating interment Slate Hill cemetery Goshen

Goshen George Monrose Wilkes St Luke's Hospital Newburgh Mr. Wilkes Monroe George Frederick Hylinda Maroney Wilkes Orange County Wilkes Middletown Orange The Familly Mary Louise Wilkes John D. Anderson Brooklyn Noble A. Durland Village Charles B. Wilkes Algenette Albert Vat Deusen Staten Island Caroline Furman Nyack Jane Furman Newark N. J Misa Mary B. Wilkes North Church Street F. S. Haines Slate Hill Cemetery Louis F. Waiuty Sprague Avenue Mr. Behme Louis Behme Mary Derring Margaret Herrer Wheeler-Madden File Madden & Morrison File Co Behme Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel George Jacob Herres Amy Waizenegger Lena Snyder Miles M. Cook Beacon Street Mr. Cook George L. Brown West Washington Market New York City Greenville N. 3 Green C. Cook Mary E. Reeve Cook Harry E. Cook John C. Cook Edward V. Swinton Port Jervia East Main Street Times-Press Swinton Honesdale August David L. Swinton Ellen Sharp Swinton Port Jervis Swinton & Company Jervey Avenue Swinson Cooperative Loan and Savings Society Port Jervis Iedge Masons Deerpark Club Delaware Hose Company Delaware Council No. 9 First Presbyterian Church CN. Knapp Frank Loboit Union Free School District No. 1 Margaret Woods Harold B. van Integen van Etten Swarlwout Huguenot Allin van Inwegen Ralph Overarassermuite Fivo Brothers John D Frank S. Swioten Port Jerris Vay Reter H. B. Coleman Columbus Ohio Boner Ker

Goshen Odd Fellows Present Mr Doty With an Umbrella

In Goshen on May 14 a large Orange Lodge meeting initiated several candidates into the first degree. Hon W T Doty, anniversary committee chair, received a silk umbrella gift with his monogram for his service. Doty expressed gratitude and regard for the lodge’s friendship, noting his respect for the organization and colleagues.

Goshen Odd Fellows Mr. Doty Goshen Orange Lodge LO. O. F W. T. Doty William McNelece

Real estate transfers filed in Goshen county clerk office

Real estate transfers recorded include Edda May Sawyer of Richmond to Henry T McNamee and wife on Albert street Afiddie town Consid eration 3900. Others list Walters Wallkill Middletown and Warwick properties with varied sums. Surrogates court letters drafted for Ninfa C Rogers and William F Schindler. Big reception in Goshen notes Most Reverend Patrick J Hayes honored at Hotel Astor New York by St John's Council Knights of Columbus.

Goshen Edda May Sawyer Richmond Henry T. McNamee Albert Street Afiddietown Richard 3. Evans Anthony H. Mensieg Wallkill Daniel G. Oemings Domenico Fotino Jennie G. B. Branigan Charles A. Walsh James D. Branigan John M. Purcell Port Jervis Roscoe T Branch Herbert C. Teiler Harry W. Christie Nellie C. Gayer Edith C. Faralit James P. Howe Minisink James H. Wait Frank Campbell Walikiil Samuel Moore Aaron Herschel Middletown Belle Berthell Lavina Vanioa William FL Matthews Ralph Davenport Drextille Warwick Arthur C. Kaifin Charles Bodem Watkins Lid Ninfa C. Rogers Jehan J. Rogers Wall- BA Erty William F. Schindler Balindsa Schindler Alice Ostrander James A. O'Connel William H Carroll BP. Sheridan John J. O'Connell St John's Cowncil K. of C Ainner Hotel Astor New York Patrick J. Hayes D. T Knights of Commis

Trolley Fare Increase Sparks Local Debate

Goshen residents debate raising the village to Middletown trolley fare on May 13. Voters oppose any hike unless Middletown city fares rise as well.

Goshen Middletown

Goshen Social and Artistic Club Meets. New Roles Draw Attention

The Goshen Social and Artistic Club held a Monday meeting with only routine business discussed. The club, now about 125 members strong, elected William A. Handerson president and noted a shift as G Z Owen assumed a grocery position on West Main, amid local business activity and impending court cases.

William A. Handerson Goshen G. Z. Owen Veragt West Main Theodore Smith

Conductor Returns to Duty After Car Incident

Goshen May 14 A trolley car ran without a conductor after a passenger warned of its status. The conductor jumped aboard and resumed duties, amid suspicion of a named party. Minor crash near Middletown delayed service by about a minute.

Spring Street Middletown

Officers Elected for State Hill Cemetery Association

Goshen May 14 Following are the officers of State Hill Cemetery Association for the ensuing year President William Kangin Vice President Thomas Mould Secretary and Treasurer William A Wells Superintendent Charles J Corwin Trustees A V Wallace and A T Caddeback Meeting of Home Defense Goshen May 14 There will be a meeting of the Home Defense organization at the Town Hall Monday evening at 7 o clock to arrange for participation in the Memorial Day program All members are urged to attend Uniforms not required

Albany Goshen State Hill Cemetery Association William Kangin Thomas Mould Williame A. Wells Charles 3. Corwin Traustees A. VD. Wallace A. T. Caddeback Home Defense Home Defense Organization Ereoing

Carman Van Wagenen and Ida Van Wasenen Wedding in Kinesica

Carman Van Wagenen a Nap a night resident and Miss Ida Van Wasenen popular in the same district were married in Kinesica on Saturday afternoon May 14. The groom, manager of the Namanoch Rover Worka, is said to have sold his share and will live on a farm near Stone Ridge, Aster County. Relatives and friends across the village send warm congratulations to the couple.

Carman—Van Wagenen Eieaville Irving

Obituary notices from Port Jervis and Middletown area

Personal notices report Dr and Mrs D B Hardenbergh visiting Mrs Hardenberghs mother in Port Jervis. Many brief items follow: Grace B Menser visits, Private Arthur Ostrom discharged and visiting Walton, Maud Fitzgerald hosts Wilhelmina Ashley, Eilenberger trip to Pittsburgh Washington and Marion, townspeople visit relatives, Chief Higham to Binghamton, John M Wilson vacationing in Louisville. Obituaries note deaths of Louis Behme, David Babcock, George Dennerlein, Miles M Cook, Edward V Swinton with service details, affiliations and survivors. Funeral arrangements announced for Swinton with Laurel Grove burial.

Obsequies for Patrick J Powers and Others

The obituary note records a funeral at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel for Patrick J Powers with a requiem mass led by Rev Fathers Doran Coogan and Metcalf. Pallbearers listed include Daniel Cronin Frank Philion James O Leary Joseph Morgan and William Powers. Interment followed at St Columba Cemetery in Chester with Father Gilmartin officiating.

Patrick J. Powers Farnek J Poer Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Father Doran Father Coogan Deacop Father Metcalf Daniel Cronin Frank Philion James O'Leary Joseph Morgan William Powers Edward Coprey Umay Ponte St. Columba's Cheater Gilmartin Louie Sehme Louis Behme Mount Carmel Thorsday, & m Ean Miax Catherine Burns Joseph Gerhardt John Neckenroth Thos Edwards Henry Riczel Charles Lowe Peter Heimebraker

Improving Nicely After Illness At Norfolk Hospital

Ferdinand Pres of Waraganda avenue improved Tuesday evening after a serious illness. Cervera Presi, long considered ill, was in Norfolk hospital. His mother and brother Ninetyred, who were with him, returned home Wednesday afternoon, easing the family’s worries.

Ferdinand Pres Waraganda Cervera Presi Norfolk Nintyred

New Jersey to Have Fine Roads Plan Unveiled

The New Jersey State Highway Commission outlined a yearlong road improvement program as part of its efforts to upgrade highways at a cost of about 100 million dollars. The plan aims to benefit motorists statewide, with reports highlighting the interest of industrial and commercial sectors in the state’s motor equipment growth.

Trenton N. J State Highway Commission Geravner Jereey Chambe

April's Work by The City's Police Department

Report to the Common Council summarizing April activity. Total fines and arrests listed for offenses including burglary third degree, assault third degree, petit larceny, city ordinance violations, highway and motor vehicle law violations, intoxication, vagrancy, and other offenses. Dispositions include fines paid, deposits forfeited, jail commitments, suspended sentences, and pardons. Streetlight outages totaled hours by candle power. lodging applicants at city hall numbered 28.

Guand Jury Goshen

Funeral of Cyrus V Dougherty Held in Walden Church

The funeral for Cyrus V. Dougherty was held Tuesday at 2 PM at the North Street Congregational Church. Rev. Samuel Millar led services with Horat offerings from Wallkill Lodge 627 F and A M Maybrook D of L B 44 and B of F and E 283 Middletown. Pallbearers included Burton Jones Jacob Burwell Ira Engal Asa Albright James Driscoll and William Funeil. Interment followed at Wallkill cemetery Pullipsburgh with a Masonic service by George W. Birch and William B. Wilder.

Cyrus V Dougherty North Street Congregational Church Samuel Millar Wallkill Lodge A. M Walden L. B Maybrook Muddietown George W. Birch William B. Wilder

Man Killed and Five Injured in Auto Wreck in New Jersey

Newton May 14 Leonard B Sherman acting lieutenant in aviation service was killed when Ster gonn s car wheel failed on Sparta road. Miss Mary Earls fractured leg and arm while Miss Viola Boss was severely bruised after jumping from the car. The driver sacrificed himself at the wheel as the car skidded 406 feet and rolled three times. Sherman had previously seen action in France and was gas casualty.

Newton N. J Leonard B. Sherman Acti Aviation Service Stergonn Sparta Seymour Bullis Sherman France

Light Hearing Postponed to Tuesday June 3

Middletown files complaint against Orange County Public Service Corp over gas electricity and service rates. Public Service Commissioner Fennell postponed the hearing to Tuesday June 3 at 2 p.m. at 65 North Pearl Street Albany. Adjourned by consent awaiting appraisal of core property.

Times-Press Albany Middletown Orange County Public Service Corporation Public Service Fennell Pearl Street

Fourth Grade Teacher Breaks Right Wrist at School

Miss Bertha King, fourth grade teacher at Liberty Street School, fractured her right wrist during a playground incident on Wednesday. She was taken home to 12 Watkins Avenue where Dr. W. J. Netter treated her, and she is expected to return to school in a few days.

Bertha King Liberty Street Miss King Watkins Avenue W. J. Netter

Bishop Greer Undergoes Operation in New York

The 74 year old Right Rev David A H Greer, Episcopal Bishop of New York, had an operation at St Luke's Hospital after an internal ailment. He was reported resting quietly. the procedure was performed by Frank Manes and Coates HH Pek.

New York David AH. Greer Epiccipal Vishon St Lukes Greer Ues Frank Manes Coates HH Pek Rotgu

Auto Owners Appeal Albany Exposes Tax Schedule Plan

Albany January 4 Automobiles groups from across the state urged Governor Stith to veto a Senate internal affairs committee proposal. The plan would tax motor vehicles by horsepower and list price, introducing a new schedule for auto taxes. Melvin T. Reeder of Albany, counsel for the State Automobile Association, led opposition.

Albany Nay Stith Reio Ube Senate Internal Affairs Committee Melvin T. Reader Iutomobile Association

Death of A. E. Millgate at Davenport Station N Y

O and W Telegraph Operator A E Millgate dies Monday morning at Davenport Station New York. He was a long time telegraph operator in Woodridge and is survived by his wife Eva May Smith a former local school teacher. Born in England, he is remembered as a well liked village resident.

Woodridge Merwin A. E. Millgate Davenport Station N. Y Millgate Eva May Smith Mr. Millgate England Clyde Kenneth Merwin Claribel van Barrizer New York Wolf Building RB R Bruggist Levine Cohen Uolen Hig Shoe Pierce M. Guirdin Harry Kaplan John Hill Philip Cohen Victor Magowitz Pas Nee South Fatlsburg Yonker 45 Willam Walker Cumruitville Wiliam Doyle Mae French Mongaup Valley Samuel Whittaker Livingston Manor Kamis & i Kroninbderg Lawrence Toohey G Springfield Mass Rothenberg Issac Sussman Offen Cottage John O’neill Slater Neidhardt William Martin Kunis & Kronferg

Action Is Taken Against Meola May 19 Trial

Governor directs Charles D. Newton to prosecute Harry Meola in Goshen Supreme Court for alleged violation of penal law section 27c1. The Deputy Attorney General Wilter W. Chambers to handle the case after Newton supersedes J B Wilson Jr, Orange County district attorney.

Meola Smith Charles D. Newton Harry Meola Wilter W. Chambers

Bloomingburg Farm Purchase and Local School News

Fred Tarbel buys 130 acre William Krews farm known as Cold Brook farm with possession at once. At last week’s school meeting C Redfield elected chairman Norman Welich clerk E H Mills and Wiliam Otis tellers. W L Hedfield joins Board of Education. Coo Holbert rents Mr Smith’s farm near Roosa Gen and will move soon. Mothers Day observed in M E Church. Reverend Voishi preached.

Bloomingburg Fred Tarbel William Krews Cold Brook Farm C. ©. Redfield Norman Welich E. H. Mills Wiliam Otis W. L. Hedfield Board of Education Coo Holbert Mr. Smith Roosa Gen James Perle Middleton Alice J. France Paterson N. J W. H. McDowell Ret Fagion Arms Company M. BE W. W. Voishi

Plan Basket Picnic for Guests at Unionville

Mro and Mr. Charles B Dosand of Norfolk Nebraska visit Mrs Durland's sister Mrs Mra My Corwin at Spruce Lawn Unionville. Durland attended Harwell's School and has many friends here. May 18 basket luncheon at Mrs Corvin's home. welcomes offered to all interested guests.

Mro Charles B. Dosand Norfolk Nebraska Mra Corvin Poo

Five Applicants for State Police Job Examinations Held

Examinations for state police positions were conducted Tuesday with 67 applicants evaluated. The tests occurred in the assembly chamber as officials assessed qualifications.

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