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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
7
Coroner Harding notified of a dead man found at Post 59 along the Erie tracks west of Goshen. Undertaker Reilly accompanied the coroner to the scene, and the investigation began this morning.
About twenty five members of the Fine Buen Hire Company and the Fine Bush Band joined Wallkill’s annual fire parade. Reed conditions kept the hook and ladder truck home but the group enjoyed the day despite the storm. Local updates note a New York trip, water concerns after rain, donations to Rev Weyant, cemetery association meeting, and visits among residents including Mrs Sarai J VanKeuren and Mr L B Vail in Dutchess Insurance circles.
Norwich October 2 J Johnson Ray has been succeeded as postmaster by Edward Moore effective October 1. Ray served eight and a half years after taking duties in 1903. Clerks presented him with a handsome Elks emblem as a token of appreciation for his efficient administration and service to patrons of Norwich.
The Ridgebury Presbyterian Church schedules The Lord's Supper next Sabbath at 11:00 AM with a Christian Endeavor gathering at 7:00 PM and a 7:45 PM song service. Bell times are listed. Harvest Home exhibits occur Wednesday evening and rally day is Sunday October 28 with Harvest Home service.
South Centreville Oct 2 Special report notes church ladies busy this week staining and laying a new carpet to improve the church’s look and comfort. They have bought New lightstars and are raising funds for upcoming sales at one and two. A painting decorating and ceiling update is planned with services at one then 1 43. You are invited to attend a service with a living message for everyday problems.
Ellenville notices detail an immigrant party for October 4 at the Cub rooms Liberty Square hosted by the Women's Village Investment Association with costume contest and entry guidance. Local meetings, church updates, and social events include cathedral and old meeting house gatherings, plus multiple residents arriving, visiting, or returning to town for the week.
A sorrel horse with two white hind leg stripes and one white facial stripe was found tethered under a shed on September 40 and October 1 at Campbell Hall Campbell Mall. Constable John Bedell took charge and the horse was cared for at Campbell Hall store Ward’s stables. Sheriff Sayer in Goshen and Newburgh police were notified and a reward or inquiries fee is offered by W. R. Morvan Justice of the Peace.
Winterton residents visit Watertown and Grahamsville for fairs and family events. Henry Weissenhaupt attended the Work’s Fair and praised dairy quality. The milk meeting added thirteen dairies to the roster, while Fred Johnson of Brooklyn stays in a cottage. Travelling relatives attend a cousin’s wedding as Charlie Graham and Jamie of Oustie help Mrs Daly move to Middletown.
Tompson of Greene was killed and the defense demurred to the indictment this afternoon before Justice Kiley. The demurrer argues the evidence is insufficient to prove a crime, that multiple crimes are charged, that the indictment fails to meet criminal code sections, and that the petit jury was unlawfully convened. Briefs are due by Nov 1 with opposing briefs by Nov 5. oral argument may be possible at submission.
At Middletown Council No. 486 Knights of Columbus meeting on October 1st Joseph M. Kennedy was chosen as Grand Knight with Adam J. ONeil as Deputy Grand Knight John P. Mullen as Chancellor George Walsh as Financial Secretary Clarence Welch as Recording Secretary John J. Costello as Warden John D. Schlitt as Inside Guard John J. Heineman as Outside Guard and John Ostrowski as 8 year Trustee to lead the ensuing term.
The Inzier Order of United American War Mechanics will initiate a class of 32 at tonight’s gathering. A Boonton party was expected but canceled when the Masons chartered all available automobiles to Newark. Local mechanics now number nearly 100.
In Colesville New Jersey on October 2 Special reports visits by Mr. and Mrs. James Rogers from Garneville to Elisabeth Rogers. Paterson residents Frank E. Pellet called by with their auto. Sixty eight guests, mostly ladies, shared a dinner with Mary Courses on Oct 1 to celebrate her 76th birthday with presents and flowers. Charles Meddaugh and daughter Helen joined Miss Emeretta Cole and Mrs. Jennie Lewis for a trip to Middletons. R S Coursen family and Evelyn Taylor called on Frank Armstrong and family Sunday afternoon.
A note states premiums won at the Orange County fair will be paid at City Hall in the city. A special train carrying Erie President F va Underwood General Manager J C Stuart and other officials passed eastward Wednesday morning on an inspection tour. Conductor Vandervort and Engineer McAllister led the Delaware Division. Conductor County and Engineer Donnelly led the New York Division.
Conductor Howe and his Firer crew maneuvered the Alsimain case maker onto the Vatatable at the S. and W. round house to reverse the car after an accident made hauling it on the rear of the train impractical. Tro Fans aided overcoming obstacles, and the crew completed the turnaround in minutes.
Today marks the Hebraic new year and the salute Good Tountif was heard. The foreign language editor notes the phrase is said to mean Happy New Year, though verification is uncertain.
Rev. 7 RB Wallace DD attended the midseason Methodist Episcopal conference held at Metropolitan Temple in New York this week.
Elbert N. Oakes of Watts Oakes Bright is in Brooklyn today arguing the Starbuck versus Erie Railroad Co case before the Appellate Division.
In Denton the Sunday schedule includes worship in the schoolhouse upper room at 11 with a 10 o clock Sunday School. The Denton Church trustees discuss repairs including painting by Pean Metal Ceiling Co and a possible heating system. The October 6 annual meeting will select two trustees and consider changing to a rotary eldership while reports are read. Mrs Stage and Mrs Gehr attend the Hudson Presbytery semi annual meeting at Ottaville.
Westtown Opt 3 3 special services preparators for the celebration of the Lord's Supper will be held Saturday at 2 30 o'clock Communion Sunday at 10 30 o'clock The Real Presence Sunday evening's subject The Christian's Goal Sunday school after morning preaching Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 led by Mrs George W Clark Subject The Ideal Christian His Cooperation with Others M Line minister Miss Beatrice Gardner has taken a teaching post in Garnerville East Haverstraw Nelson McBride and family of Patchogue spent the weekend with G G Clark Despite rain an auction sale of cows near Johnson yielded 41 cows at 4223 total average 102 per head One registered cow brought 285 Isador Charda voyne Hamburg auctioneer Mrs W J Drake West town and Mrs Robert Armstrong near Sussex took a New Hampshire auto trip They say B W Clark sold a tenant house to Wilbur Gould for 8 At Sayer auctioned stock and farming utensils cows averaged 13 per head Two horses sold for 150 and 107 50 The bay was not sold The Sayer farm sold to Richard Seimes due to ill health
Mt Salem October 2 reports Mr and Mrs Lester Brink visiting with Mr and Mrs Fred Saover over weekend. Peter Greeg gathering apples with a fine crop. G Stoll traveled to New York on business. About 50 friends surprised Mrs Mayr Coursen for her birthday. Mrs Frank Pauchie seriously ill at her Colesville home.
The Stony Ford directory reports a winter month milk prize program by SheTeld Farm prizes for a wandering price. The Sealer objected until the eleventh hour, then conceded all terms. Ink producers and dealers reach harmony.
Ellenville Driving Park announces handicapped matinee races for Saturday afternoon October 18 on the Driving Park grounds. 3:00 class trot or pace 2:30 class trot or pace Free for all trot or pace All classes may start Entries to George H. Galbraith Ellenville N Y distant secretary
The funeral of Charles H. Beams in Harriman drew a large turnout Tuesday. Greenwood Council No. 140 of Jr. O U A M led uniformed pallbearers and floral bearers. Rev. Withey delivered a sermon, with hymns Nearer My God to Thee Rock of Ages and a solo O Lord Abide With Me by Mrs. Fred Hess. Interment at Highlands Cemetery followed Mechainics service by James C. Tapping. Peter H. Bush served as chief counsel. Evergreen sprigs were laid in the grave and the casket draped with a flag and mechanics collar. Floral tributes included gifts from his widow Harrriman, Harrriman Industrial Corporation shopmen, the Greenwood Council, the King’s Daughters, and the Sunshine Society.
A report that President Wilson appeared to back a Tammany man for a New York public post caused Uproar in Senate circles. The nomination list confirmed Frank Tamany for the Washingtonville postoffice, though doubts about Tammany Heil linger.
Highland Mills, Oct 2. T. Boyd, division superintendent of the Erie, chose retirement over accepting the Arden station agency. A longtime telegrapher and railroad veteran of about 45 years, he will remain a resident of Monroe.
Miss Ale Kinney of New York City spent a week at A. D. Ball's, and Mrs Chas Thompson of New York visited township friends. Win Ball suffered a broken leg from a ladder fall. Washingtonville Grange held an autumn fair at the MoMat Library with fruit vegetables poultry baked goods and crafts. Ribbons awarded, music and speeches, a store sale closed the event raising funds for the Grange treasury.
Milard E Skinner and Miss Keflie F Ogden, both of Osiland Valles, united in marriage Wednesday by Rev. Samuel Jones of Pert Jer. The couple receives best wishes for happiness and prosperity in their new life together.
Willam Hickey of Washington Street saloon swore out a warrant against John Herald for stealing $63 from near the cash register on Sept 20. Herald was arrested in Newton, N J, and Under Sheriff Jess Hoover heads to bring him back to Binghamton. Herald, from an old family, formerly stayed at the county house and now faces extradition questions.
In Warwick near this village, Miss Margaret Minturn wed Seely S. Everett of Edenville with Rev. Taber Knox officiating. Attendants included Miss Lillian Layton and Miss Helen Layton, while George Seibert and Raymond L. Shoemaker served as groomsmen. The couple, after a wedding repast, left for Edenville where the groom runs a village store and post office. Stenographers scarce in Civil Service. exams announced with salaries from 840 to 900 a year.
James Norris a Warwick vendor known for selling fish and frogs was struck by a train near Franklin Township last week. He died Monday morning after being treated at St Joseph's Hospital Paterson. He was buried in Warwick on Tuesday. He was about 43 and survived by his mother Mrs Ann Nartis of Warwick.
The farm of Mrs George Everett of Faenvilia sold this week to John Schmick of Iéne Island for 1040 dollars. Schmick then sold four acres to John Leinweter and Pater Rady for 4000 dollars.
The Winistees Assaention of itis tity and Uishoity activist at Thrall Livrate in the city at 9 o clock, Monday, Corsair & A payer all be seen by Rev Ft Voathhe Wight DT pastor at Woh Horton Neimnonel Presbyterian Church.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Lane Sehmidt on September 24. Mr and Mrs Charles Fitzgerald and mother Mrs Many traveled to Middletown on Monday. A social sale is planned in Amy Church on Friday evening for the Christian Endeavor Society. Mr and Mrs Jammer Gorse of Schodack Landing visit Mr and Mrs Levi Roze. Mrs Lewis Willcox returned from Thrall Hospital on Tuesday and is as comfortable as can be expected.
A vintage ad extols using Your Kodak Now to capture autumn beauty. It touts Brownie cameras from 1 dollar, Kodaks from 5 dollars, plus fresh films and printing papers. The photo department promises help with camera troubles and full stock of supplies.
Unionville reports Mrs R B Hallock visiting Faterson and local clergy announce Rally Day for Presbyterian Sunday school on Oct 12 with 10 o clock start. Mount Salem services Sunday at 2 pm and 3 pm Sunday school. Pomona Grange plans Oct 10 program including addresses readings and music. M E ladies host donation supper on Oct 8 with and invites extended.
Harr lson Scott Hartison Scott of Crawford suffered paralysis two weeks ago. Funeral services were held at his late home at noon and at Highlands M E Church in the afternoon, conducted by Rev. L E Martine assisted by Rev. P C Woryan. Burial in Shawungunk cemetery family plot.
Notices announce a sale on Tuesday October 7 on the Scotchtown road farm of the late R F Gardner who farmed about 144 miles from this city for forty years. The auction covers farm stock and utensils from the estate advertised in the classified ads.
In a brief item from Brostisa New York, Reder & Co of 71 Mavion street report a motion project involving an actress and related treater ideas. Details are sparse and names are partially obscured in the OCR text.
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