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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1913

Page

6

Secretaries Memory Ties War Aid to Augusta Duryea

In Goshen on October 1 a tale recalls Hear Mayotte recounting a wartime anecdote. Mrs George H Mills identifies herself as the Augusta Duryea bearer of a sewing memento sent to soldiers, highlighting homefront loyalty and veterans’ feelings. long friendship followed beyond life.

Goshen Epeums Aecuss Mayotte Orsene Binewms Grferent St Florida Neelytown Éade Augusta Duryea George H. Mills Herselt

Twenty to Try Out for West Point

Newburgh September 26 It is expected that fifteen to twenty candidates will take the examination for West Point in Newburgh Saturday. Congressman Edmund Platt has heard from about twenty who seek the test and possible appointment, with the Rhodes scholarship plan guiding the process.

Newburgh U. S. Miitary Academy West Point Edmund Platt Poughkeepsie Weat Point Grand Street James M. Crane Rhodes Platt U. S. Army Congressman Platt Kereth Chorney Garrison Vincent D. Callahan Middletown William Coffey Highland Falls Joseph Dan' Geo

Boy at Nantes slays six with axe in anger

A fifteen year old boy in Nantes France confessed to police after returning from anger over his Vinecutter employer he seized an axe and killed the employer the employer's wife three children and the employer's mother's servant.

Nantes France

Orange County Feed Dealers Host Banquet at English Inn

Members of the Orange County Feed Dealers Association held a banquet at the English Inn at 1 30 Tuesday afternoon. Frank C. Jones of Bullville chaired the arrangements as secretary of the organization. The meal featured celery olives fried chicken gumbo base roast turkey and assorted desserts. A business meeting followed the banquet and attendees described the event as very pleasant.

Gesbes Orange County Vwed Dealers’ Association Frank C. Jones Bullville

Primaries at Goshen for Town Offices On October 7

The Ni Democrat reports Democratic primaries for town offices set for Tuesday October 7 at seven o clock p m in the town hall on Greenwich Avenue open to all Democratic electors regardless of enrollment Republicans hold their primary Wednesday October 8 at eight o clock p m at the town hall National Prohibition party primaries at 111 West Main Street Saturday October 4 at 7 30 p m offices to be filled include supervisor town clerk two justices of the peace three assessors collector overseer of the poor town superintendent of highways recons

Goshen Greenwich Avenue Town Hall West Main Street Sighways

Letters of administration granted in Goshen

Oct 1 county surrogate reports letters of administration issued for Jamey M. Miller estate Blooming Grove to Jessie C. Miller. Also for Mary Boyd Fieming late Newburgh to Marty Leadrum. Will of David H. Ferson Newburgh admitted to probate with George A. Ferson named executor.

Goshen Jamey M. Miller Blooming Grove Jessie C.miller Mary Boyd Fieming City of Newburgh Marty Leadrum David H. Ferson George A. Ferson

Horses to Start at Pokeepsie in Thursday Races

Goshen Oct 1 Notice B and Belgian entered in Pokeepsie races in same class. Pierre J. Grillard Jr will drive Notice B and William K. Dickerson will drive Belgian. George E. Corwin has entered alelte and exits. Mrs Marietta Phillips of Middletown visiting Goshen. William Hedges of Hartford in town to see ill daughter Mrs Verg. Charles Quick home recovering from blood poisoning after tin cut.

Goshen Notice B Pierre J.grillard Notice Wile William K. Dickerson George E. Cornin Marietta Phillips Middletown Wiliam Hedges Hartford Verg Charles Quick

Personal notes and moves from East Division residents

Eugene Howell returns to New York after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J Howell in East Division. F B Gorham moves from Yonkers to Orange Avenue house owned by Thomas Scott. Thomas Nolan plans to relocate his family from Goshen to Hartford Conn on November 1. Leon H Downs rents Nolan’s vacated Orange Avenue house. Dr Kyte purchases John K Medrick property on Golden Hill Avenue and takes possession tomorrow. Medrick family relocates to Middletown for engineering work with Erie Railroad. Robert Hartley leaves for Columbus Ohio to attend races where Face Patch will race. Thomas Daily of Canastota visits his parents on Orange Avenue. Everett L Smith spends summer in village and leaves for Lexington Kentucky for a two week race meet opening next Monday. Thomas H Murray rents Schultz Farm at Ridgebury starting October 1. Mrs Arthur J Church and daughter return to New Bern N S after visiting Church family. Leo Wilson, engineer on a steamship route New York to South America, spends vacation nearby. Shell Masson Stasia sent to New York for a few weeks. Peter Dalley plans to move his home on Orange Avenue. Mr and Mrs C A Thornton and daughter return to Washington DC from summer at Fred S Taul’s East Division home. Dr James C Dongran of Fordham Hospital, NY, spends vacation in village.

Independent Republican Eugene Howell New York J. Howell East Division F. B. Gorham Yonkers Thomas Scott Orange Avenue Thomas Nolan Goshen Hartford Face Patch Thomas Daily Canastota Peter Daily Everett L. Smith Percy Westboro Mass Lexington Thomas H. Murray Peter Dalley C. A. Sornton Fred S . Taul Washington, D. C James C. Dongran Fordham Hospital New York City

Dances and Euchre Event Notices At Goshen Grange

The Bieh School presents dances in the big school auditorium. Progressive Euchre will be held at Grange Hall by Goshen Grange on October date.

Bieh School Editorium Goshen Ort iGrange Hall Goshen Grange

Civil Service Examinations to be Held October 25

The New York State Civil Service Commission announces examinations on October 25 for posts including Assistant Chemist Public Service Commission First District $1901 to $1860 Open to graduate chemists with two years experience. Inspector of Engines and Boilers Department of Public Works $2090. Exemiter of Accounts Department of Efficiency and Economy $1601. Expert Accountant Department of Efficiency and Economy $2401 to $250. Statutory Indexer under Commissioner for the Preparation of an index to the Session Laws and Statutes of the State $100 to $125 per month. Open to attorneys only. Steward Sills Hospitals $20 to $2520. Special Agent Bite Hospital Commission $5 per day. Junior Railway Engineer Public Service Commission First District $901 to $1200 Open to non-residents. Junior Bridge Draughtsman $901 to $1208. Chairman minimum age 18 $250 to $350 per day. Leveler $4.50 to $5.00 per day. Well Expert Saratoga Reservation Commission $250 to $3.50 per day. Typewriter Coprist $1200 Open only to male residents of Queens County. Nurse Heid Nurse and Matron County Tuberculosis Hospitals 40 to $75 per month and maintenance. Applications due October 17. For full particulars and blanks address Civil Service Commission Albany.

New York State Civil Service Commission Impariaus Citiea Public Service Commission First District Department of Fitlic Works Sills Bite Hospital Public Service Leveler Saratoga Reservation Commission Queens County Stile Civil Service Commission Albany

Ministers Gather for Kingston District Conference

Kingston hosts the annual Kingston district conference of the Methodist Episcopal churches on Monday and Tuesday at Clinton Avenue M E Church. About fifty churches in Ulster, Greene, Delaware, Sullivan and parts of Albany counties send ministers and representatives including Bishop Luther B Wilson and Drew Theological Seminary president Esra Tipple. Sessions run day and evening with examinations for entering ministry. Local members prepared to entertain the delegates.

Kingston Methodist Episcopal Churches Kingiton Clinton Avenue M. BH Ulster Greene Delaware Sullivan Albany Luther B.wilson New York Esra Tipple Drew Theological, Seminary PB Eckaian The Christian Advocate Clinton Avenue M. EB

Miner Rescued by Tube After Days Buried Underground

Thomas Toshesky, trapped 100 feet underground in the Cottinen tal mine, communicated through a borehole tube after milk and later an electric bulb were lowered to him. He read a message aloud and requested his family not worry. rescuers labor to bore an eighty foot passage to free him as his wife and four children wait above.

Centralia Thomas Toshesky Toshesky Lehigh Valley Company Retarr Torbesky

Five Burned in Kentucky Hotel Fire

A fire at Pever's hotel in New Haven Kentucky killed a woman and three children. Authorities estimate damage at fifty thousand dollars and are investigating the blaze.

New Haven Kentucky Pever’s Hotel

Bank Clerk Confesses Forgery In Baltimore Case

Baltimore, Sept 30 The police say Thomas Warthen a six month bank clerk confessed to forging a $5,000 check. He lost the money in stocks. Warthen forged the name of Sister Orndorf treasurer of a Catholic girls seminary.

Baltimore Thomas Warten National Exchange Bank Warthen Orndorf

KILLED ON INITIAL RIDE IN NEW CAR

Fredonia New York October 1 William Kolpin was killed and three companions badly injured when their automobile struck an Interurban car. It was his first ride in the new automobile.

Fredonia William Kolpin

Woman Arrested in Fly Poison Murders in Minneapolis

Associated Press reports Mrs. Ida Lockwood has been arrested and allegedly confessed to murdering six children with fly poison in Minneapolis. Physicians suspect deaths were due to cholera morbus, not poison, though authorities pursue the case as a homicide inquiry.

Associated, Press Minneapolis Ming Ida Lockwood

Child Dies From Burns At Home On 38 Oakage Street

Thomas Masse, three years old, died after scalding burns suffered when he pulled a kettle of hot water over himself at his parents home on Sunday. Funeral held this afternoon at 4 at the late home, interment in St Joseph's cemetery.

Thomas Masse Tde Paren's Joseph Masse Otage Street St Joseph's Cemetery

Dover Fire at Guilford Mansion Sparks Suffrage Debate

A historic mansion in Dover England burned today with no evidence linking suffragettes to the blaze. Officials noted the Guilford residence of the Baxi family as the site of the fire and stressed uncertainty about any political motivation.

Associated, Press Dover England Baxi Guilford wTherere

Hold Up Men In Yukon Pocket $29,000 Nuggets

Yukon police report a successful hold up at the Yukon Gold Company where two masked men forced an employee to surrender and flee with about 29000 dollars in gold nuggets. The incident occurred on September 30 as investigators pursue leads.

Yukon Associated “Preas Dai Yukon Yukon Gold Company

State Fair Profits Reported at 6000 for State Treasury

The Associated Press reports State Fair profits reached six thousand dollars this year, with the entire amount earmarked for the State Treasury. The Syracuse release notes the figure and its intended destination.

Associated Press Syracuse Prulr

Catfish Invasion Draws City Attention At Olishe Sanatorium

City residents report a surge of catfish drawn to a pond at Olishe Sanatorium after a local drawing off event. Fishermen seek diverse varieties, claiming the supply is abundant and not limited.

St la

Dark cells ordered abolished in state prisons

Albany October 1 The State Superintendent of Prisons Aliey ordered the abolition of dungeon and dark cell confinement at Slug Sing and Auburn prisons.

Associated Press Albany State Superintendent of Aliey Slug Sing Auburn

Caucus on the Tariff Bill Discussed by Senate Democrats

Democratic members of the Senate held a caucus in Washington on October 1 to review the tariff bill and debate changes made by the conference committee.

Associated Fresh Washinston Senate

Funeral of Mrs Maier Held at West Main Home

Funeral services for Mrs Maier were conducted at her late residence 17 West Main Street at 3 PM Sunday. Rev T R Walden of St Pauls M E Church led the nervouses, with interment in Hillside cemetery and neighbors serving as pallbearers.

Maier Mra West Main Street T. R. Wallate St. Pauls M. E Hilside Cemetery Holly Warcaret J. Holly Yaestler Sprague Avenue 2. & Smith Iisels Tere Weauttal Hallsise

Death of Infant Jota F. in Monhacen Area

Mr and Mrs coun sicinermey of $3 Monhacen arente bereft of their infant son Jota F who died at their home on Tuesday afternoon after a short illness. Funeral services were held at the Yate and the interment followed at St Josephs cemetery.

Coun Sicinermey

James and Waggin at Lexington Copper Magnate’s Dancer’s End

James Bragg in Lexington, Kentucky, attends a private event at his home. The Copper magnate and noted figure in the area is described in terse terms amid fragmented OCR text. No clear date or specifics beyond location and subject are preserved.

Aby Assogains Ptere Lexington James B. Braggin de Hosemin Anemnonia

Trainmen Demand Under Scrutiny in Arbitration Hearing

New York Sept 30 trainmaster John Patterson resumed testimony as the arbitration board heard railroads and conductors debate Article P, the draft wage and rule proposal. Rail executives called the article unworkable while trainmen argued it safeguards their overtime pay, with testimony noting wage increases offsetting higher costs. Patterson and Charles F Ray, a western New York Central trainmaster, testified amid interruptions by attorneys and overhead crossfire over the article’s implications.

New York John Patter ‘Son Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad Manhatten Loig Dewuwinds William G. Lee Traimen A. H. Smith W. W. Atterbury Artule P New York Central Patterson Charles F. Ray New York Central Railroad Ste

Farms Near Howells Considered for Reform Institution

The New York Department of Correction is asked to review several farms about two miles beyond Howells for a proposed reform institution. The properties include the 230 acre former Andrew T. Bertholt farm owned by lawyer Roderick Robertson and two adjoining farms of about 280 acres and 100 acres once the Cecar Shaw farm, now associated with Mr. Braasch. Other large farms near Denton are also listed for consideration.

Department of Correction of New York City Howells Roderick Robertson Andrew T. Bertholt Cecar Shaw Braasch Denton

Young Fowler Hurt by Fall from Car

Frank G. Fowler son of Thomas P Fowler of East 38th street and former railroad president lies in Polyclinic Hospital with a brain concussion after a fall from a Ninth Avenue car while escorting Miss Henry to her home in New York City. The incident occurred early Saturday morning as Fowler slipped and struck his head on the pavement. His father is reported to be in Europe.

Frank G. Fowler Thomas P Fowler East 38Th Street Ontitle & Western Railroad Polyclinic Hospital New York City Fowler Columbia University Paniawon Misa Klenry No. Miz West 55Th Street New York Ninth Avenue Forier Fovler Europe

Port Jervis Man Arrested After Abandoned Art Piece Con

A Port Jervis man was arrested Monday after attempting to deposit a disputed art work. Witnesses report he claimed the piece belonged to Port Jervis and attempted to reference a ref erence as part of the act. Police say the item appeared to be seized but he faced questioning at the station.

Artur Paninan Port Jervis Omter Darien Wickham and Wiener Ateaues

Rutgers Sees Large Freshman Class At Kew Brunsetek

A sizable 19th century Rutgers College freshman class formed this fall at Kew Brunsetek N O. Local students include Oscar Evans Abrame Uxingston Howard Fonthem Flon jae Walden George Wo Schon maker Wallki Anson Fowler Sherman Waidta Alen Rifenburg Sim mona Claverack.

Rutgers College Kew Brunsetek N. O Julion

Osborne 13 Begins Basket Weaving in Prison

Thomas Mott Osborne, confined in prison, is set to craft baskets as work assignment. The event marks a notable moment in his confinement and daily routine within the facility.

Osborne iBy Tress Agbain Thomas Mott Osborne Basket Weay- Ote

Funeral of Henry Mayette in Brooklyn Presbyterian Church

The funeral of Henry KR Mayette was held at Greene Avenue Presbyterian Church Brooklyn where he long served and was a secretary of the 124th Regiment Association. Ministers Rev Eggleston and Rev Overton led a solemn service with Grand Army ritual and a cremation burial at Phillipsburg cemetery. Regimental officers and veterans attended, with floral tributes and a final ceremonial firing.

Henry KR Mayette Greene Avenue Presbyterian Church Brooklyn Eggleston Overton Grand Army 124Th Regiment Association 124Th Regiment Thomas Taft Augustus Denniston Henry M. Howell James Phillipsburg Cemetery

Harriman Returns to College at Yale University

William Avar Harriman eldest son of the railroad magnate returned to New Haven to resume studies at Yale University. He faced questions on how the Union Pacific should distribute the proceeds from the sale of Southern Pacific stock and declined to discuss the matter. His notes and plans remain confidential as executives met to decide the melon distribution.

New York William Avarus Harriman New Haven Yale University Harriman Wall Street Union Pacific Southern Pacific Harrimas Waae Ces Broadway Nps

FORMER CLERK OF THE HOUSE DIES IN SHARON PA

Dated notices report Major Alex Andre McDowall a former clerk of the House of Representatives dying of diabetes at age, and family obituaries note deaths in nearby Bronx and Paterson areas. Details include graves, funerals, and interments with local undertakers and cemetery names.

Associated Press Sharon Alexandre McDowall Kapre

Shawanga Lodge closes season at Jim View

Shawanga Lodge proprietor announces the closing of that record for the season at Jim View Schivan country on Wednesday, November 3.

Shawanga Lodge Pgrpenter Jici View Schivan

Yoraran Bonnets Welcome Lierd Wham Toms At Home

Mr and Mrs Horace B Yoraran announce the birth of a son named Lierd Wham Toms at their home on Sunday September 21 year not specified in the notice.

Horace B. Yoraran- Bonnets Lierd Wham Toms

YMCA Notes From Its Secretary at Goshen High School

Goshen September 30 The Goshen High School Y M C A group hosted out of town students for a noonday meal at Z L Wilcox’s home. Talks were given by Z J Wilcox Ralph Secord William Bennett Franklin Schriver Harold Houston Howard Makuen and Reginald Waldo. Reevs Makuen was toastmaster. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday. Officers are President Ralph Secord Vice President Murray Thompson Secretary Treasurer Harold Houston. An invitation was extended to all out of town boys to join. Blooming Grove Y M C A Club held a regular meeting Friday night planning for an anniversary event October 10 its sixth. Westtown groups plan a joint meeting with field day reports for September 14 Salisbury Mills. Cornwall group resumes Friday meetings this week. County Secretary Wilcox will spend Saturday with Highland Falls and West Point groups.

Goshen Gostién High School Y. M. C. A. Sroup ZL. Wilcox Z. J. Wilcox Ralph Secord William Bennett Franklin Schriver Harold Houston Howard MaKuen Reginald Waldo Reevs Makuen Murray Thompson Gut of Town Boys Blooming Grove Y. M. C. A Westtown Salisbury Mills Cornwall Wilox Highland Falls

Nine-time offender jailed for six months on public insult in Goshen

An arrest by Officer Van Gelder followed a citizen complaint about a man and his wife on Green Street. The woman, found at Coleman's farm on Scotch Town Road, was arraigned and sentenced to six months in the penitentiary, marking her ninth arrest to date.

Wickham Milla A. W. Beakes H. M. Howell Phillipeburgh C B. Wood Willian Potegrove Ll. D. Adams Blimds Cel. Neafle Goshen Hf. S Murray Camp Sons of Veterans Annie Roundtres van Gelder Green Street Wonan Coleman Scotchtown Road

Vealey Death by Self-Inflicted Shot in Atlantic City Hotel

James H. Vealey a 45 year old Warwick Orange County NY resident killed himself at his Atlantic City hotel. His wife and daughter found him with a revolver in his hand after breakfast. Vealey, heir to a Warwick farming family, owned several fast trotters and was known as a horseman.

Atlantic Cin N. J James H. Vealey Warwick Orange County N. Y Mr. Vealey Lucile Dekay

SEEK PARENT UNDER TRUANT LAW

A warrant was issued for the arrest of a veteran for failing to send his children to school. Officer Van Gelder monitored the home overnight and this morning, but could not find DeGraw’s son. The children, aged 14 to 16, had not attended school this term.

Gooden Sapte Fating van Gelder DeGraw

Runaway Horses Cause Excitement in Goshen

A runaway caused a stir on North Church and Main streets in Goshen as two horses owned by John Dugan pulled by an employee bolted. They struck two unsuspecting women but did not injure them seriously. the team was halted after a short run.

Goshen John Dugan Noth Church Street Main Street

Markets Close For Parade Day Rumor Gushes

Sept 26 report that market proprietors plan to close 101 markets on parade day with notices posted to inform customers.

Acorn Vauredey

Reviewing Stand Being Erected in Goshen Parade

Goshen reports progress on a reviewing stand for the parade with lattice framework being set up at the square near the handstand as of Sept 20.

Goshen

Mayegoe reporting on a mall crime and rainfall notes

Special Chief Encinsos Haight of the Brig and Jersey Rasioid inspected Erin and Jersey attacks between Gratan and Hishirad Mits. A break in at Rosm ite store room left the front door damaged with no items taken. thieves sought food. Rainfall measured against Wednesday at 0.3 inches.

Marbcook Encinsos Haight Brig & Jersey Rasioid Kerwin Erin& Jersey Gratan Hishirad Mits Rosmite Erie

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