Orange County Times-Press Establishes Weekly Publication
The Orange County Times-Press records its establishment as a weekly newspaper with notes of editors and management. John Te appears as editor and R. Knickerbock as manager, listing Associated Press membership and publication dates in 1891.
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Orange County Times-Press
Ibs
Sane Az Nes
Guente Soo
Orange County
Eé Ag
Orange County Soccer Ise
John Te
X. H. Knickerbock
Assoc
Dark Day and War News Mark May History Item
May 19 entries note a New England dark day beginning at 1 a.m. 1780 and events in 1865 when Jefferson Davis and staff reached Fortress Monroe with Confederate prisoners. 1918 falls see California alien land bill passing, unfavorable to Japanese. 1915 Galicia battles end after sorties from the 10th, with German victory but high casualties.
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New England
Jefferson Davis
Fortress Monroe
California
Galicia
Night Sky Guide Highlights Inner Planets and Cygnus
Evening view highlights Mercury Mars Saturn near the horizon with Jupiter Venus visible in the morning. The Cygnus constellation appears close to the northeast horizon around dusk, guiding stargazers after sunset.
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Mercury
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
Venus
Cygnus
Tribute to Charles T. Dunning by Goshen editor
The Goshen Independent Republican pays lasting tribute to Charles T. Dunning. It lauds his rare political balance between expediency and party stability, his strong aggressive yet principled personality, and lifelong leadership. The editor recalls his wide reading and associations with notable figures, noting his death as a loss to the community and county.
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Edward H. Mott
Hhe Goshen Independent Republican
Charles T. Dunning
Teader
Clementa
Statement on submarines and U.S. war support
William Vogel of the Middletown United German Alliance asserts that sub marines are being built in America for war and sent to allies. A Times-Press reply notes ten British bound submarines interned in the U S and not yet delivered, questioning how many other submarines have left for combat since the war began.
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William Vogel
Middletown
United German Alliance of
Orange County
Sundsy
Newburgh
Germany
Atlantic
Submarine Debate Over War Ship Exports
The piece argues submarine and warship production in the United States would proceed for Germany if delivery could be ensured. It notes ships and other war instruments are shipped to Russia, England, and France, and defends American manufacturers against blame for German intent.
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Mr. Vogel
Fatherland
Russia
England
France
Germany
Dry Rot in the Army Promoting by Seniority Attacked
Lieut. Col. George Montgomery of the Frankford arsenal in Philadelphia denounces promotion by seniority as the source of dry rot. He warns it hinders ambition and risks leaving the army ill prepared for first class fighting, urging merit and opportunity over waiting for dead men’s shoes.
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George Montgomery
Frankford Arsenal
Philadelphia
Barnacles
Arrests and Fines Stir Middletown Traffic Debate
Newburgh reports show several arrests and fines on Monday as Middletown enforces local laws against outsiders. The piece argues enforcement should target all fast drivers entering the city including local taxi drivers who wheel around corners on two wheels.
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Newburgh
Middletown
Levi P Morton Birthday Reflections On A Statesman
The piece notes Levi P Morton turning 92 on a birthday marked by respectful public notices. It highlights his career from Minister to France and Vice President to New York Governor, praising his unblemished public record and quiet retirement on a country estate.
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Levi P. Morton
Morton
France
United States
New York
Green Mountain
Political jockeying in New York primaries discussed
Daily Letter from Albany details Republican hopes for renomination of Governor Whitman and potential Attorney General adjustments. It notes talks of Woodbury to the Court of Appeals and Thompson seeking the attorney general post, with Lewis to succeed if Woodbury vacates. Dems weigh Walsh vs Travis for comptroller and possible ticket names like Gerard Treman and Seabury.
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Albany
Whitman
Pewburt
George F. Thompson
Public Service Commissions
Himelf
Woodbury
Merton £. Lewis
Rochester
Thompson
Thaddeus C. Sweet
Oswego
Assembly
Michael J. Walsh
Westchester County
Eugene M. Travis
Waleh
Edwin 8. Harris
Department of the Comptroller
Sulver
Givnn
Regwarden
Ambassador Gerard
Charles B. Treman
Ithaca
Samuel Seabury
Court of Appeals
Martin H. Glynn
Wilson
Gerard
Horce
Strrer
John O'Connor
Boys Summer Camps Bring Summer Solution for Middletown Youth
Parents worry about summer boredom and stress as school ends. Middletown lacks local organized camps and a Y M C A. Herman C Heotanean will speak Friday at Memorial Church about Camp Dudley near Westport on Lake Champlain and its New York funded program. Director Greason of Middletown, formerly in charge of Camp Dudley’s physical department, endorses camping as a profitable outdoor activity for boys.
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Ml Chief
Middletown
Herman C. Heotanean
Eimmer
Mayor Praises Action On Speeders In City Recorder
The mayor commends action against two auto speeders brought before the recorder and personally ensured each faced consequences. The note cites a string of accidents in yesterday’s news and argues traffic violations are not tolerated, reflecting firm city leadership.
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Thompson
Recorder
Autoleta
World War A Year Ago May 19 Highlights Galicia Battles
A year ago today World War I saw three days of heavy fighting in Galicia with German losses but victory for their forces. Lord Kitchener called for 900000 men to form new armies for the front while Premier Asquith announced a cabinet reorganization in the House of Commons.
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Galicia
Lord Kitchener
Armes
England
Asquith
House of Commons
Williams Favored For State Engineer Nomination
The article notes Frank M. Williams of Range County is practically chosen for renomination as state engineer and surveyor while John A. Rensel heads barge canal terminal work. It mentions talk of Senator Robert F. Wagner possibly joining the state ticket if court opportunities arise, though such gossip is doubtful and Wagner contemplates a Senate run this fall.
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John A. Rensel
Frank M. Williams
Range County
Robert F. Wagner
Supreme Court
Wagner
Senate
County Judge Explains Traffic Fine in Newburgh
County Judge A H F Seeger paid a 2 50 fine in Newburgh Recorder's Court for traffic violations. He admitted guilt and supported strict enforcement, saying a sign east of William Street distracted him while his ignition magneto faulted. He noted his ignition issues caused several stalls as he approached Broadway and was prompted by his wife and Officer Barton.
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A. H. F. Seeger
Newburgh
Recorder's Court
William Street
Broadway
Seeger
Barton
Whitman Signs New York Highway Bills in Albany
Governor Whitman signed two bills prohibiting state or county highway construction within cities of the second or third class and in villages. The Brown Committee bills aim to shift regulatory costs to the state and streetcar expenses to city charges, with an estimated saving of 600 009 dollars to New York taxpayers. Mayor Thompson and Chamber of Commerce President Wolf objected.
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Albany
Whitman
Brown
New York City
Public Service Commission
New York
Thompson
Wolf
Chamber of Commerce
Governor vetoes Walsh claim bill in New York
Governor Whitman vetoed Senator J. D. Stivers’ bill to let the Court of Claims decide Patrick Walsh and heirs claims for damages from an Auburn prison stabbing in 1891 and injuries at Matkawan State Hospital. He says court jurisdiction should follow general rules impartially. Walsh lived in Newburgh with his family.
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Albany
Whitman
J. D. Stivers
Court of Claims
Patrick Walsh
Auburn
Matieawan State Hospital
Walsh
Newburgh
House pass substitute to credits bill for farm credit system
Washington May 16 The House approved by 205 to 10 the substitute for the Senate farm credits bill aimed at establishing a farm credit system. The final form will be rewritten by a conference committee, with Congressman Platt supporting the measure.
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Washington
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Platt
Quaker Hill Nursery Sends Plant Collection to Times-Press
The Quaker Hill Nurseries of Monroe owned by Jonah R Brooks presented the Times-Press with a collection of many plants on Tuesday morning. The display included about eight varieties and was praised as a collection well worth being proud of. The Times-Press extends thanks to Mr Brooks.
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Quaker Hill Nurseries
Monroe
Jonah R. Brooks
Brooks
Times-ress
Slate Hill Society Notes and Upcoming Events
May 16 preparations are under way for children's exercises in the Methodist Chapel on Sunday. June 11 concerns about Mr. Marsh's illness alarm friends. An Epworth League social will be held at the Williams home Thursday evening. Rev Westerfeld preached on Mothers Day May 14. Mrs. Mott and Mr. Hunt visited William Hunt's home.
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Methodist Episcopal Chapel
Marsh
Epworth League
Andrew W. Williams
Westerfeld
William Mott
Otisville
George Hunt
Middletown
William Hunt
New Chamber of Commerce Members Elected at City Hall
Monday afternoon at City Hall the Chamber of Commerce elected several new members including C. H Robbins John Bright BE. N. Oakes George Kneil C. K. Mackey J. A. Smith Fred Holding and W. Medrick in a Monday meeting.
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Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
C. H Robbins
John Bright
BE. N. Oakes
George Kneil
C. K. Mackey
J. A. Smith
Fred Holding
W. Medrick
Jury drawn in $50,000 Erie railroad injury suit
Newburgh, May 16 A jury was drawn in Supreme Court before Justice Platt for Fred Nap's $50,000 action against the Erie Railroad alleging injuries from a December 16 1915 train wreck between Woodbourne and Mountain Dale. Nap says a loose rail caused his coach to collapse injuring his legs hips head and internal organs. Co-plaintiffs James H. Gordon and Mary B. Gordon also file suits.
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Newburgh
Supreme Court
Justice Platt
Fred Nap
J. T D. Wilson, Jr
A. H. F. Seeger
John Bricht
Elbert N. Oakes
Mr. Nappe
Erie
Harriman
Woodbourne
Mountaindale
James H. Gordon
Mary B. Gordon
Neversink Hotel Proprietor Dies Unexpectedly
Oscar Dumond proprietor of the Neversink Hotel in Neversink Sullivan county was found dead in his bed on Monday morning May 15 from heart failure at about 60. He had kidney trouble but death surprised his family and community. He is survived by his wife and one brother at Livingston Manor.
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Ellenville
Oscar Dumond
Neversink
Sullivan County
Dumond
Mr. Dumond
Livingston Manor
Governor Signs Amendments Advancing Primary Day
Albany reports the governor signed Assemblyman Knight’s bill to move primary day two weeks earlier to the seventh Tuesday before the general election. The act also shifts polling hours outside greater New York to 7 a.m. and preserves voter enrollment rights for movers within the same Assembly district.
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Albany
Assemblyman
Knight
Greater
New York
Steamers collide off Sandy Hook in dense fog
The Italian liner San Giovanni and Swedish steamer Grekland collided early today off Sandy Hook while outward from New York. The Grekland bound for Scotland with war munitions was badly damaged and returned to port for drydock.
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New York
Grekland
Sandy Hook
Scotland
Senate confirms Tuxedo Park postmaster nominee
State Committeeman C. C. Bogart reported a telegram from Senator O'Gorman confirming President Wilson's nomination of Henry J. Neumann as postmaster for Tuxedo Park. The confirmation came from the Senate on Monday night.
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C. C. Bogart
Assembly
O'Gorman
President Wilson
Henry J. Neumann
Tuexedo Park
Senate
Phillips resigns post as secretary
Wendell E. Phillips son of Mr and Mrs Almarin Phillips of 234 East Main Street Port Jervis resigns after nearly two years as executive secretary of the Rutgers College Y M C A at New Brunswick New Jersey effective year end to join the International Committee of the Y M C A and possibly take foreign secretary duties with headquarters in Mexico City next fall if relations with Mexico allow
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Port Jervis
Wendell E. Phillips
Almarin Phillips
East Main Street
Rutgers College Young Men's Christian Association
New Brunswick
N. J
Mexico
Hand Crushed in Machinery Injures Elder Borden Employee
Miss Ella M. Rhinehart an elderly Borden worker was severely crushed when her right middle finger was caught in a staring machine at the company plant at 4 40 yesterday afternoon. She was taken to Thrall Hospital for treatment and later returned home to 19 Wawayanda avenue.
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Ella M. Rhinehart
Borden Company
Jes Rhinehart
Thrall Hospital
Wawayanda Avenue
Strike settled at Alberger Pump and Condenser Co
Newburgh May 16 report says 150 machine department workers ended a strike after an agreement for a 10 percent wage increase. Workers returned to duty this morning as the concession was accepted by the company.
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Newburgh
Alberger Pump and Condensery Co
Mrs Mary Todd Dies at North White Lake
Mrs Mary S Todd wife of the Rev J A Todd died at North White Lake in Sullivan County She was formerly a resident of Germantown and Copake Albany County The obituary notes her ties to local communities and church circles with no additional details available.
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North White Lake
Mary
Todd
J. A. Todd
Sullivan County
Germantown
Copake
Albany Coun
Newburgh Street Signs Draw Local Complaint
Bernard Levinson of Middletown says Newburgh traffic signs are unfair and unreadable for drivers coming from side streets. He claims he was not fined five dollars and fifty cents as reported, and says officials promised to fix the system after his complaint about one way readings on Broadway.
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Bernard Levinson
Newburgh
Recorder’s Court
Levinson
Broadway
Fighting subsides on Western Front report
Paris reports May 16 that bombardment of French positions in Avecourt Wood and Hill 304 continues though a weak German grenade attack is repulsed. Artillery remains active in the Woevre while other sectors are quiet per an official statement.
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Paris
Avecourt Wood
Hill 304
Woevre
Recruits Form Five Infantry Regiments at Plattsburg
May 17 the Plattsburg training camp announced enough recruits to form five infantry regiments at war strength. The total enlistments reach 8 405, with slight variations reported as 8 406 in some records.
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New York
Plattsburg
Defense Opens in $50 000 Action in Newburgh
The defense in the case of Fred Nappe against the Erie Railroad opened in Supreme Court in Newburgh before Justice Platt. Nappe seeks damages of 50 000 for injuries sustained in an accident.
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Newburgh
Fred Nappe
Erie Railroad
Supreme Court
Platt
Nappe
Puffer to Leave Mitchell Inn for Lakewood Farm Inn
Fred E. Puffer, day clerk at the Mitchell Inn since Mr. Mitchell took over, will leave June 1 to become assistant manager of Lakewood Farm Inn near Roscoe. Mrs. Puffer and Ruth will stay at 1 Crescent Place. successor at Mitchell Inn not yet chosen. Puffer is praised for courtesy and hotel know how.
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Fred E. Puffer
Mitchell Inn
Puffer
Funeral for Chas T Dunning Held at Murray Avenue
The funeral of Charlies T. Dunning was held Wednesday at 1 30 PM at his Murray Avenue home. Rev. Charles T A Pise of St James Episcopal Church led the service. A large turnout attended and many floral tributes were placed in the family plot at Wallkill Cemetery Phillipsburg. Pallbearers included Justice Joseph Morschauser and others from Goshen Middletown and New York.
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Charlies T. Dunning
Murray Avenue
Charles T. A. Pise
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Wallkill Cemetery
Phillipsburgh
Joseph Morschauser
Poughkeepsie
Charles H. Young
New York
John C. R. Taylor
Middletown
Joseph Merritt
Philip A. Rorty
J. Floyd Halstead
Goshen
Wallkill Woman Sentenced for Code Violation
Port Jemins May 1. Dith Clark twenty one of Wallkill arraigned before Justice W. M. Near Pass on Sunday morning on complaint by Chief of Police F. A. Brown for vacancy in violation of Section 887 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Committed to the State Reformatory for Women at Bedford for an indefinite period not to exceed three years.
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Reformatory
Port Jemins
Death of Mrs Mary M Jennings in Los Angeles
Word reached here of the death of Mrs Mary M Jennings at her son’s home in Los Angeles California on May 14. She was 62 years old and formerly lived in this city leaving many relatives and friends in the area.
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California
Mary M. Jennings
Los Angeles
Cal
Brandeis Nomination Advance Seen From Senate Committee
Washington May 17 Senate judiciary committee voted to send its report on the President's appointment of Louis D Brandeis to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court for a vote next Wednesday.
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Brandeis
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Louis DP. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Valuable educated dog dies of Oscar Force’s pet
A valuable educated dog owned by Oscar Force of this place died Sunday. The creature was highly prized by the owner.
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Oscar Force
Army bill revised shows larger force reach 211000
Washington on May 16 reports revised Army bill figures indicate the peace maximum staffing will be 211000, making the force larger than earlier announced. The update strengthens the defense posture amid ongoing policy discussions.
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Washington
Grenade Attack Fails Near Dead Man's Hill
Paris reports a futile German grenade attack near Dead Man's Hill last night. East of the Meuse the artillery bombardment continues with continuous cannonading.
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Paris
Dead Man's Hill
The
Meuse
John Derr Takes A New Position At Hotel Ryan
Monticello May 16 John Derr formerly of the Hotel Astor New York and later of the Mitchell Inn Middletown will take charge of the grill room at Hotel Ryan as repairs finish. He brings 20 years of experience and Monticello will get an up to date hotel for autoists and transient guests. Public baths and a front plate glass pane weigh 1600 pounds were installed with twelve men needed to set it. The hotel opens to the public around May 20.
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Monticello
John Derr
Hotel Astor
New York City
Mitchell Inn
Middletown
Prohibition Lecture Draws Large Audience in Port Jervis
A crowd estimated at 300 to 400 attended Captain Richmond P. Hobson’s lecture on Prohibition at Drew M. B. Church in Port Jervis last evening. Warren L. Steeves introduced Hobson and former mayor Frank Lybelt presided, under the Anti Saloon League’s auspices.
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Port Jervis
Richmond P. Hobson
Drew M. B. Church
Warren L. Steeves
Frank Lybelt
Bridegroom Vanishes With Auto Before Wedding
Detectives search for Dr. Freeman Stanislaus O'Brien who disappeared yesterday with a car and medicine case in Poughkeepsie. He was to wed Agnes Olive Timmins today.
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Poughkeepsie
Freeman Stanislaus O'Brien
Agnes Olive Timmins
Sudden Death of Mrs. Catherine Mance Moffatt
Pine Bush mourns the sudden death of Mrs. Catherine Mance Moffatt widow of Ira Moffatt who died Monday night. Funeral at her home Thursday at 1 pm and at New Prospect Church at 2 pm with burial in the family plot New Prospect Cemetery.
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Pine Bush
Catherine Mance
Ira Moffatt
New Prospect
New Prospect Cemetery
Maple Dale Social and Local News Roundup
Maple Dale notes a social at H P Felsing home on Wednesday. Mrs Frank Brown returns from the west. New baby for Mr and Mrs Charles Aerson. Katheryn Helms at Peach Hill Farm. Dinner party hosted by Mrs Laura Clark and Alice with several friends. Visits among local families and illnesses noted. Mt Hope church services led by Rev Plumer Otisville. Jesse Mapes visiting New York City.
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Maple Dale
H. P. Felsing
Frank Brown
Charles Aerson
Katheryn J. Helms
Peach Hill Farm
Laura Clark
Alice
Belle Wells
Mary
Katheryn Helms
Jessie Gates
Daniel
Richard Daly
Falter Seybolt
William Schutz, Jr
Will— Schutz
Winterton
Sunny
Wallace Smith
Port Jervis
Sidney Smith
Otisville
Charlies Smith
Ruth Doyle
Edson Case
Gladys
James Helms
John Williams
Mt. Hope
Myers
Slate Hill
Irving Blauvelt
Middletown
Willis Doty
Mt. Hope Church
Plumer
Jay Smith
Plorence Winter
Jesse Mapes
New York City
Local Notes from Bloomingburg May 16 1915
Community events and social notes from Bloomingburg include the Ladies Altar Society supper May 18 in the chapel, A and P Tea opening in Collard building with Clarence Newhouse in charge, congratulations to Mr and Mrs Jesse Barnes on a new son, missionary convention attendance by Mrs Charles Mance Ida France Mrs Thomas Brewster and Addie McDowell, Decker purchasing a Dodge, Forsythe family returning for summer, J A Lockwood on New York business, Franklin Lawrence renting Marshall farm by June 1, Seven Acres expanding with 12 new rooms and high occupancy, Ladies Auxiliary M E Church meeting May 18 at Mrs Charles Godfrey’s, Wesley Brotherhood gathering at William Hultslander’s, and Dr Beakes showing rapid fruit growing progress.
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Bloomingburg
the Reformed Church
A. and P. Tea Company
Clarence Newhouse
Jesse Barnes
High View
Charlies Mance
Ida France
Thomas Brewster
Addie McDowell
Highland
Mance
Decker
Joseph Forsythe
J. A. Lockwood
New York
Franktlin Lawrence
Marshall Farm
M. BE
Charles Godfrey
Wesley Brotherhood
William Hultslander
Dr. Beakes
Highway inspection tour visits Central Valley to West Point road
County Engineer C. H. Smith joined the Good Roads Committee of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to inspect the road work between Central Valley and West Point.
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C. H. Smith
Good Roads Committee
The
Board of Supervisors
Central Valley
West Point
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King
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Neversink Hotel
Phillips
Chas. T. Dunning
Hobson
C. M. Moffatt
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