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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1909

Page

5

Divorces at Special Term In Sullivan County Court

The regular monthly special term of the Supreme Court at Kingston heard several divorce cases. Fred A. Van Orden and Edith M. Van Orden agreed to separate with alimony of 150 dollars per year and costs. Elizabeth J. Hanofee and James J. Yanofee, residents of Liberty, contested separation and child custody, with disputes over counsel fees and alleged conduct. The proceedings featured motions on expenses and claims about the age and health of Elizabeth, and James’s finances and business as an undertaker.

Supreme Court Justice Betts Kingston Fred A. van Orden Edith M. van Orden Sullivan County Fred Edith White Lake Gladys Mildred Middletown State Hospital Smith Monticello Jon D. Lyons Elizabeth Hanofee James J. Yanofee John D. Sons Hill Liberty James Hil New York Stratton Put Grinkinge Jonoraner

A Refuge for Slum Children

Middletown editor urges support for a New York Home aiding impoverished children from tenements. He cites Spargo and grim scenes of child labor. The appeal stresses rest, moral formation, and the goal of healthier citizenship through charity.

Lawrence Denies Graft Charge In Water Board Case

The water commissioner I M Lawrence under suspension writes to the mayor disavowing any graft by water board members in the Continental Jewel Filtration contract. He asserts the contract was hurried and could have been cheaper with more time and requests newspapers publish his clarification. The council committee of the whole will review the matter.

I. M. Lawrence Common Council Middletown City of George T. Walker Hi. H Blanchard A. BE. Hopkins Thertio Water Board Continental Jewel Filtration Company Argus and Times-Press J. B. Giles

Justice Betts Rules on Elizabeth's Age and Trial Method

Justice Betts declined to strike the statement that Elizabeth was 27 years old. The court weighed the right of a capable party to self-care and ordered a $75 counsel fee for Elizabeth’s lawyer. A referee was proposed to speed the trial and avoid costly summons to Monticello. Mr Hin favored a reference, while Mr Lyons noted Elizabeth preferred a jury.

Waldir Service Commission Cites Funds Shortage for Eliminations

The Waldir Service Commission, second district, informs all applicants that lack of funds will prevent eliminations this year. The notice requests patience as budget constraints delay planned actions.

Waldir Servicr Commission

Insured People Recovering From Wednesday Accident

Te daashtet of who was In Wednesday, as at Thrall Hos e pital Friday. Wovlineton, at his here ter day, was TepnTied 19 be rapidly recov ering rom the fects of his accident in the O. & W. yards on Wednesday.

Te Daashtet

Pathfinder car tour planned by Maxwell Briscoe Motor Club

Hadley, representing Maxwell Briscoe Motor Car Company, with R C Clothier of Philadelphia and Theodore Houdin of New York, arrived in town in a Pathfinder mapping the spring tour. The route covers New York City, Yonkers, Waterbury, Hartford, Springfield, and Atlantic City with multiple stops, July dates uncertain, and a parade planned in Camden and Atlantic City.

OK. Hadley Maxwell Briscoe Motor Car Company R. C. Clothier Philadelphia Theodore Houdin New York Pathfinder Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Club Port Jervis New York City Yonkers Avon Stony ‘Asic Port Dune Walterbury Thomaston New Briain Hartford Harford Springfield Chester Stockbride Wednester Storkbridge Ferkshire Wai Trurhkeepsie Fish Landing Newchurch Goshen Middletown Tingmans Atlantic City Tuckerton Barnesat Tom's River Lakewond Neosippi Matawan Phionheth Newark Jepserlin

Summer Home Booklet Incomplete Listing

The 12 Syonier Home Booklet listing is garbled and partly unreadable. It mentions Miss Ali MeTethanis and others connected with sage At them mar have. Contact the office At TM. Vernon in the Arens Putting for more information. Advertising in the Times Press is invited.

Ali meTethanis Vernon Arens Putting

Governor Signs Evans Local Bill

Governor signs Evans local bill to release remaining state lands in Middletown and Wallkill. A separate notice reports wood alcohol production decline as redaction of tar and chemical supply affects distilleries. Factories in Sullivan and Susquehanna counties idle. Beeveton plant in Delaware shut last week until market improves.

Gaver Hacher Evans Hil Middletown Wallkill Tetawar Sullivan Susqgachanns Anna Beeveton Delany

Demerest Dry Goods Offers Household Essentials

King and Towels headline the store’s array of homekeeping goods with a focus on towels and sheets. The preview highlights Standard Sheets and other kitchen and domestic necessities reflecting the era’s retail emphasis for housekeepers and hotelkeepers.

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