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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1909

Page

2

Orange County Times Press Ad Rates and Notices

The Orange County Times Press overview lists management, offices in Middletown and New York, and subscription rates. It notes obituaries and notices, advertising rates, and printing capabilities as a regional newspaper with wide circulation and commercial printing services.

Orange County Times-Press Hotalings Broadway 2Th Streets Ind Street Park Row Times-Prose Orange County Times-Press Middletown Times- Press Whole

May 21 1909 in American History Highlights

On Friday May 21 1909 notable events and births are listed. John Eliot died in Roxbury Massachusetts born 1604 in Hertfordshire. Confederate veteran Pil Cooke died in Atlanta born 1817. Albion W Tourgee died 1838 born in 1838. Astronomical events note sunset and sunrise times Mercury visible after sunset Venus at ascending node and moon at greatest libration with sun's declination 20.3 degrees north.

Mercury Venus

State Pensions Vetoed in New York Legislature

The Times-Press notes Gov. Hughes vetoed the Alden pension bill proposing $2,000,000 for state veterans pensions while a $7,000,000 canal improvement measure remains on the slate. The veto cites unsound policy and indeterminate taxation, arguing pensions should reflect independent federal standards and clearer tax rates. The canal bill fate is uncertain.

Times-Press Hughes Texat New York State New York Steie Seneca and Cayuga Canal Sedar Y Gary Bouch Alten Cupon Hs United States Army Arady Iheta Benedit Anl

Pension Equality Across Wars Sparks Federal Debate

The article argues against state only pensions for Civil War veterans, urging federal responsibility to avoid shifting costs between states. It emphasizes national unity, warns against fragmenting veteran support by state systems, and notes constitutional procedure requiring legislative recommendation before public submission. It concludes with a stance against enacting the proposed law.

Too Many Elizabeths in Current Literature

In The Times-Press, a note on the proliferation of Elizabeth titles and names in Glynic works. The piece clarifies confusions between Elizabeth and related titles, cites examples like Elizabeth and Her German Garden, The Visits of Elizabeth, and Elizabeth's Charm String, and wonders about diversifying with Catharine or Caroline.

Glyn Vanity Fair Elizabeth Siberia Anne Thackeray Ritchie Catharine Caroline Ann Maria

Brandenburgs Plight and the Fall of a Magazine Writer

A New York return of Broughton Brandenburg, once a promising magazine writer, amid grand larceny charges and a bitter divorce fight. The piece traces his ascent from Latin American reporting to sensational fiction, his bail jump, alleged kidnapping, and a career derailment from respected author to tabloid figure.

New York City California Broughton Brandenburg Eugene Aram New York Times Threevesr Arhed Warres Pers Iemon Rej. Wraten Cleveland Brian Gallut Fisst Maxazinisis Bern

Novelist warned of decline in sensational writing

A critic laments younger writers chasing fame through sensational stories. He denounces indecency and urges allegiance to artful, truthful storytelling, noting rich romance exists in unpainted verity and condemning literary depravity and yellow journalism.

Brandenburg

To His Trade Emmanuel Movement Debate in New York

Dr Thomas Darlington health officer of New York city spoke on psychotherapy at a Boston Episcopal Church Congress. He supported psychotherapy yet urged ministers not to act as medical healers, insisting medical practice remain distinct from preaching. The piece notes clergy interest and cautions against extending Emmanuel methods beyond trained physicians.

Cane Times- Press Thomas Darlington New York City Middletown Wall Wal Darlington Episcopal Church Congress Boston Tndred Worcester Dartington Fid Draen Narmacton Hesnerpatiie Meira

Nashville notices and stray phrases from a garbled page

A fragmentary passage references Nashville and a charity bazaar at a fair, with unclear details about a festival and attendees. The text is highly garbled, offering few concrete names, dates, or events to confirm.

Tara Fenn Dagvasion Charits Bazaar Fia

City Business Men Adopt Limits On Donations And Ads

The Nashville American reprints resolutions from Middletown restricting donations to bazaars and social events without committee approval. It warns the method could spread, benefiting newspaper offices most as they face daily demands to donate goods and ad space.

Nashville American Nashville

Sudden Death Of Old Erie Engineer

Levi Linley of Port Jervis a well known Erie locomotive engineer died suddenly at 1 19 Tuesday morning in New York City Post Graduate Hospital cerebral hemorrhage. Born near Pauline New Jersey in 68 4 0 he joined the Erie in 1861 as brakeman and became engineer in 1863. Survived by wife Rhoda and children Albert James Elizabeth Leonia Peter and George plus a brother and several sisters. He was long active in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and leaves many friends in Goshen and Port Jervis.

Levi Lintey Port Jervis New York Erie Post Graduate Hospital New York City Mr. Linler Pauline Warren County N. J Dennis Elizabeth Linley Delaware Linley Orange County Mountain Express Rhoda Albert Yar James Elizebeth Leoia Edward Mackay Peter George James B. Linley Goshen Nancy Bartow New London Conc Mary Corkendall Hirtford Conn Sarah William French Matamores Emma Boughton Hartford Coral The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Unionville notices and church service news May events

Unionville reports Rev S R Brown of Ohis will preach both services Sunday with a large attendance expected. A Presbyterian delegate, Miss M Belle Keepers, heads to the county convention at Cornwall on the Hudson May 24. Local items note street paving, visitors from Middletown and New York, a church ice cream and berry festival, and various townsfolk travel and social visits.

S. R. Brown Ohis Presbyterian Brown M. Belle Keepers Cornwell-on-the-Hudson Absen Ste Dennis Newburgh Willard Middletown Ira L. Clark M. J. Johnson Lester Schonies Rs. Everson Ensign Isaac Pettit Childs New York Gearee Howard Tuite Marlbors Mo R. Chared Granes Hall Rhinesmeye Mint Hansas Camere Mes Irvin Myers Ang Snas Tatereo Albert Vant Veransisiot Ape Fangie Midate Jean Geing Calfermia Albert VanFlert

Married at St Paul's Parsonage in Brooklyn

Zateraey Pr Charles J Walworth of Br. Ta a Faseles Cie and Mrs Beattie Avenue Tar heme In Brovalyn presided at a wedding with Miss The Deckep of Warwick as the bride. The event occurred at St Pauls Parsonage with attending family members.

ST Paul's Parsonage Zateraey + Pr Charles J. Walworth Taa Faseles Cie Ana Beattie Avenue Brovalyn Wellness Walworth Mar Wiem Ldvle NeThe’ Deckep Warwick

Shriners Favor a Newburgh Temple

Nobles of the Mystic Shrine meeting in Newburgh discussed establishing a temple here. The vote favored the project 27 to 1, with canvassing by mail planned for nonattendees as next steps toward securing a charter from the Imperial Council.

Newburgh Middletown Shriners Palatine Hotel Hat Clty Kingston Poushkeepsie Harry Cathcart Harry T. Coldsell John H. Quinlan Imperial Council Louisville Quinlach John B. Rose Graham Witschief Frederick W. Wilson E. M. Murtfeldt Charles Y. Halstead John H. Chapman

Fatally Injured In Auto Crash At Warwick Crossing

Charles B. Barber of Clinton over due Warwick was hurled 40 feet when his Buick collided with a Lehigh and Hudson Railroad milk train at a Warwick crossing near Demerest Hotel. Barber, a wealthy retiree and Hamburg paper mills owner Sparks’ half brother, died from injuries. Engineers and doctors aided at the scene. Barber likely will not recover.

Charles B. Barber Clinton Overdue Warwick Lehigh and Hudson Railroad George Smith W. W. Micks Mr. Barber Clinton Avenue Barber Sparkles Hamburg

C E Members In Auto Collision

The Christian Endeavorers of Florida held evangelistic services at Orange Farm Sunday afternoon. Returning members were involved in a car collision with a pickup. One vehicle continued, and the group exchanged names and addresses and arranged repairs and payment.

Christian Endeavorers of Florida Orange Farm Carritses Avio Perry Hurt

Changeable color wallpaper inventor claims breakthrough

Morris W. McConnal, a wallpaper designer from 148 North Street, says he has created a genuine changeable color by blending pigments to produce a coppery sheen visible in certain lights. He claims the method preserves each color’s identity and plans to patent it and seek buyers among major wallpaper firms.

Morris W. McCornal North, Street McConnal Wall Peaker McGonnel North Street McConnall

State Civil Service Exams Scheduled for June

The State Civil Service Commission will hold exams on June 1 for multiple positions including assistant agent, auditor of highway accounts, bank examiner, library assistant, parole agent, telephone operator, and woman officer. Salaries range from 520 to 14 a day, with various duties at state agencies. Last date to file is June 14 at noon. postal card requests advised.

State Civil Service Commission Department of Agriculture Queens County Department of Highways State Banking Department Erle Pathological Institute State Commission Lunacr Aesnen Maintenanre Alpain

Improvements at Budwig's Store Orange County MG

M any improvements at Budwig s store Orange County MG. A notes many improvements as additions to the store this spring and have placed it in the front rank of clothing establishments in this city with steady importation of appointments and variety of stock on hand. The front of the store features upright hat show cases with glass fronts and versatile openings to display goods at once. Glass showcases are plated about the store and clothing items including coats and like articles are arranged in lighted, air tight cases behind glass. The lighting has been improved for better illumination of goods. The county boys' work director notes improved facilities and plans for the future, including ongoing service and annual reports highlighting progress in the county work department and organization of new secretaries.

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Middletown High eyes strong showing at county meet

Middletown High School qualified for entry in the Orange County Interscholastic Association meet to be held at Goshen on May 29. At Grove Street track Tuesday, athletes earned spots in events including 66 and 106 yard dashes, 221 yard dash, half mile, shot put and more, with several defending champions set to return.

Orange County Interscholastic Association Goshen Grove Street Middletown High School Burhans Gibbs Emde Mills Mills and Saver Hehn Tremper Rowler Rowley Comfort Ackerry Comifort Elmore Ralay Burkans Middletown Mnon

Still One Survivor of Monroe Wreck

The Times-Press notes Chauncey W Dimnick of Virginia as the last survivor of the Erie Railroad disaster at Monroe. Mrs Mary Callbreath of White Lake New York visits in Colorado. Charles and Mary Mowell children of Joseph and Jane owned the Jefferson House on Main Street were aboard. Charles was killed and Mary survived and later married J F Callbreath. Mary was eleven at the time of the catastrophe.

Times-Press Chauncey W. Dinemick Virginia Erie Monroe Mary “Atbreath White Lake N. Y Nassa Colorado Charies Mary Joseph Jane Mowell Jefferson House Main Stree North Street J. F. Callbreath

D H Fenton Plans Potential Bowling Alley Construction

D A Fenton, proprietor of Fiore Etherion, considers installing bowling alleys in his property. Representatives from a sporting goods house discussed location details, with plans for nine to ten lanes extending from the sidewalk and up to the specified setback limits, to be built to standard construction by a reputable firm.

D. A. Fenton Fiore Etherion Adakins Dulidias Mr. Fenton Sporting Goods Ir. Fenton Dion Safeot Standam

Mrs Loder Delegated to L S S Convention

Rice LT Loder president of Crescent Branch serves as delegate to the Seventh annual convention of the IS&SS to be held at Hotel Astor Pensonhurst on Wednesday. The report notes the delegation from the Crescent Branch and outlines the upcoming meeting details.

Rice Loder Crescent 1. S&s Hotel Astor

Governor Hughes Signs Curfew Law Bill

Governor Hughes on Tuesday signed a curfew bill allowing local authorities in Middletown and nearby areas to establish curfew laws. The measure, praised by supporters, aims to curb juvenile disturbances and improve public safety.

Gov. Hughes Hughes Rose Middletown

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