Lineman Dies From Electric Shock at Port Jervis Plant
Jesse L Dillistin a Port Jervis Electric Light lineman was killed by an electric shock while inspecting a switchboard component near the power house. He had studied electrical apparatus, worked at the Erie shops, and lived with his Florida family. Funeral plans were made for Florida. autopsy deemed the shock instantaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Dillistin
Henry B. Swartwout
F. E. Gassner
Dulstin
Edgar J. Harding
Tervwilliger
Front Street
Charles
Florida
Libbie van Gelder
City of
Church
Barcelon Streets
Mae
Tectric Light Company
Montgomery Notes Quiet Week of Local Happenings
The Montgomery column lists a new Coltacetsling gas machine installation at W. H. Senior & Co. and a May 21 Maybrook baseball event. Delegates D. M. Wade and Ferris Hulse attend the Orange County Sunday School meeting in Cornwall, plus numerous visits, births, illnesses and lectures around Walden, Middletown, Wallkill and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Senior & Co
A. G. Browne
Maybrook
Senior's
Mould
D. M. Wade
Ferris Hulse
Cornwall
Presbyterian Sunday School
Orange County Sunday School Association
George Stanton
Pine Bush
Michael Martin
William Whigem
Crosby Farm
Mr. Martin
Civil Service in County of Orange Personnel Appointments
Report discusses the Orange County Civil Service in transition with officials and committees reviewing examinations and appointments. Mentions rumors of county changes and references to state boards and a chief of personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County OF Orange
Scotch Town Notes on Local Happenings
Scraps from Scotch town report Maris one spruce tree at the manse damaged, Mrs. Bull and daughter coping with illness, a new horse and milk wagon bought two months ago, meat wagon repaired and repainted, sides described as solid leaf and dark silver leaf. Tennis players at Seatchtown, Dave at Jafsathas, built a fence, the field 38 improvements planned for a better season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maris
Strick + i
Seatchtown
Dave
Jafsathas
Feanelin furnace man slays wife in Franklin murder
A man from Franklin Furnace killed his wife after threats and an argument. Detectives found wounds in her head and noted the suspect confessed but claimed it was for his art. Police continue to question him on the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhungarr
Omaha
Franklin Furnace
City Directories for 1999 Delivered
The text notes the first edition of city directories for 1999 was delivered on a Wednesday. It mentions the Publisher Company and a price change, with references to population figures and distribution details, though many words are garbled.
First Regiment camp plans clash with ter centennial duties
The Newburgh News claimed the First Regiment faces a perceived slight in July field duty arrangements as it will camp at Plattsburg after the Lake Champlain ter centennial celebration. Colonel Hitchcock, from Binghamton, says there is no dissatisfaction and notes only one of the three regiments will have a role in the celebration, with the others camping earlier or at Crow’s Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh News
Hitchcock
Binghamton
Lake Champlain
Federal
Plattsburg
Plattsbursh
Henry
Lloyd
Albany
Troy
Crow's Point
Lestershire
Broome
Anns
States Cavalry
Farm E Allen
Vermont
United States Army
Fort Ethan Allen
Heinz
United States
Four Generations Observe Birthday Celebration
A birthday party honors Mrs Caroline ONeill with four generations present including her six daughters plus extended family from Monticello Belton and neighboring towns. Attendees include Mrs Hort Mrs Jehn and Mrs Ella along with Mr George D Pelien and others. The event features a luncheon and a warm family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Oneill
Somme
George D
Pelien
Monticello
George VW
Belton
Van Scivers Move to New York to Live
Van Scivers and family plan to leave their home to relocate to New York City. The family will follow in a few days with any remaining possessions and a few personal items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Scivers
New York
Pheir
Otisvilleilluminates rogues and garden tips in May notices
Otisville scenes unfold with a Rogue Gallery exhibit at Mitchell's Assembly Rooms and May 19 social, plus practical gardening advice from Walter Somers on pruning to shape new branches. Notes on local figures include Charles Moore recovering from rheumatism, homeopathic views on tonsils, Bandmaster Roesch, Ernestus Ket cham tutoring, Nellie Robbins praise, and hospital patient George Smith improving as measles affect Amos and Kenneth Ketcham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otisville
Mitchell’s
Walter Somers
Tymeson
Plano
Charles Moore
Charles Roesch
Ernestus Ketcham
M. M- Club
The
Argus
Nellie Robbins
George Smith
Amos
Kenneth Ketcham
Death in Kingston Hospital. Mrs Julia Evans Williams dies after operation
From Our Blienville Correspondent Mrs Julia Evans Williams of Port Benjamin died at a Kingston hospital on Monday. Death followed an operation last week. She was about 30, daughter of Sol T Hyans, born at Leavenkill. Her husband Charles William, formerly of Walden, died about two years ago. Survived by her father and two brothers. Funeral services were held Thursday at two in the afternoon. NOW AT THE BRESLIN. Captain W G Hunter formerly of the Hotel Belmont New York is now at the Breslin. He once commanded the Tenth Separate Company of Newburgh.
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Blienville
Julia Evans Williams
Port Benjamin
Kingston
Sol. T. Hyans
Leavenkill
Charles William
Res Dent
Walden
Breslin
W. G. Hunter
Belmont
New York
Hunter W
Newburgh
Ellenville Notes and Local Club Updates May Night
Ellenville Glee Club celebrated Adolph Wagner birthday with a supper and gifts. Summit Five Gun Club shoots May 20 under Tri County Shooting Association. Community visits include Mrs James Doyle in Philadelphia and Wawarsing Eastern Star delegates. Local news covers town visitors, business trips, and Memorial Day events plus Scoresby Hose Company baseball plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Wagner
Ellenville Glee Club
Elu
Wagner
Summit Five Gun Club
Tri-County Shooting Association
James Doyle
Philadelphia
Pioneer Engine Company
William V.bunting
Wawarsing
Order of the Eastern Star
R. W. D. G. Matron
Nellie L. DeKay
Sullivan
Livingston Manor
R. W. Asst
A. ND. Lent
Highland
N.Y
Rutan
W. M
Orange
Port Jerv
Lilian Huhne
Kingston
Phoebe Roosa
A. D. Clinton
Wright
P. al
Legrand Botsford
Walker Valley
William Pollard
New York
Jacob M. DeWitt
North Main Street
J. Monroe Terwilliger
Goshen
Meinhold
Florence Clark
Cornwall
Larry Bowman
Liberty
Ellenville
Eugene Bearrs
S- Whinery
Liberty Street
Board of Water Commissioners
Whineery
Guernsey
E. Webb
Funeral for Jesse L. Dulstin in Florida hometown
A prayer over the remains of Jesse L. Dulstin, a line man killed Monday at 32 Church Street Port Jervis, was offered Tuesday evening by Rev. W. C. Gates. The body was sent by Erie train to Florida, where services were held Thursday at 2 PM at his parents’ home, with interment in Florida Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse L. Dulstin
Church Street
Port Jervis
W. C. Gates
Erie
Florida
Chester Daily Items May 1 events and notices recap
The Vigilant Minstrels perform at Baile's Theatre Saturday night and Monday matinee. The Red Sox of Chester face Goshen at Maple Avenue Park for season opener. Telephone company plans non metallic line upgrades. Julia Seely embarks June 1 for a southern Europe trip via Go shen with friends, visiting Rome and Naples. Emanuel Kallina of Princeton Seminary visits family. Pasquale Antonius Christaldi, once Chester confectioner, is visiting. Miss Mildred Wright, Nellie Seybolt, Florence Owen, and Grace Nicoll visit Miss Sarah Roe. Prof. R A Freed buys a Ford. Mr and Mrs Edward Chamberlain return from Atlantic City and reside on Craigville road. Mrs C A Marsden of New Rochelle visits. Fred Babcock and family move in with Edsall Graham after fire damaged Babcock residence. Mrs Fred Seely of Philadelphia visits. Miss Cora Mills of Middletown visits. Chester Grange 084 halves summer meetings to first and third Tuesdays, starting June 1. Rev S P Howard heads to Norristown for district conference. Fire department responds to East Chester Meadow blaze at 27 p.m in attic of Theodore Smith home. loss about 25 dollars.
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Maple Avenue
A. M. Qkeli
Webb
A. W. Merrick
Long Island
Eugene Bulls
Hannah Lounsbury
Benjamin Fater
Middletown
Hattie Krom
Napanoch
Wawarsing
Wawarsing Bridge
Stephen Cannan
Reformatory Force
Panama
New York
Nordland
William Keley
Reformatory
Knife Factory
Alfred Neath
Goshen
Ulster Paint Works
Benjamin Carson
Henry Smart
Mary Corbin
New Haven
Conn
Hichcock
Lewis Fuller
Brooklyn
D. H. Fuller
Scoresby Hose Company
Charlies G A. Fischer
Baile’s
Red Sox
Chester
Maple Avenue Park
Julia Seely
Europe
Rome
Naples
Emanuel Kallina
Princeton Seminary
B. J. Kallina
Pasquale Antonius Christaldi
Liberty
Mildred Wright
Nellie Seybolt
Florence Owen
Grace Nicoll
Washingtonville
Sarah Roe
R. A. Freed
Edward Chamberlain
Atlantic City
Craigville Road
C. A. Marsden
New Rochelle
W. W. Davis
Fred Babcock
Edsall Graham
Babcock
Fred Seely
Philadelphia
GC. A. Wood
Cora Mills
Alfred Roe
Chester Grange
Old Soldier Discharged After Intoxicated Arraignment
An elf soldier found intoxicated on the street appeared before a recorder Wednesday in police court and was discharged.
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Jesse L. Dillistin
Montgomery
Presbyterian and
Methodist
Emma Harris
Daniel Mould
Joseph Stickles
George Eckert
Grangers
John Devine
Carrie Bull
Irving Wyncoop
Wyncoop
Josephine van Houten
Richard Roos
G. H. Young
Wallkill
Ernest Many
Ella
Charles Gilcrist
T. PD. Schoonmaker
Presbyterian Chapel
Board of Education
BD. C. Brown
Lila Gillespie
Beatrice Brown
Jeanie White
Ella Jandrew
Helen Houston
W. H. Senior
Jandrew
J. R. Senior
Julius Schmid
Franklin
Astoria
L. I
Oscar Parkman
Denzel Feller
Vander de
Spesstias
Garate
Qranme
Sweney Newmyr
Sevetmiy
Scotchtown
Times-Press
Order of Eastern Star— Pioneers
Mr. and
Mrs. Chamberlain
East Chester
S. P. Howard
St. John's Colored Chapel
Norristown
Conference of
Middle District
East Chester Meadow
Theodore Smith
Monroe
Fred Batcock
Hallet & Davis Plan Co
Hal
Bowen
Sage Eeeete Geen Teem Grates Pire
Haliet & Davis
Bey
Vank, Wa
Agi
Ana Oyler
Wien
Davis Fe
Limerick
Nan
Middletown, N. Y
Hallet & Davis Piano Co
Boston
Mass
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