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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1913

Page

8

Railroads Face Overtime Row At Arbitration

New York October hearing on overtime demands by trainmen and conductors at the Moo Wharton Hotel revealed clashes between railroad attorneys and labor representatives. John Walker testified on wage tables across regions, noting variability in Western and Eastern rates and arguing overtime would encourage more, not less, hours.

New York Walker Baltimore & One Railroad S.a wWhgee Sds Moowhattin United States Chicago W. G Lee A. B Garretson

Youngsville News Roundup and Local Moves

George Klingmann, employed by mail carrier Fred Duttwells, was injured when a wagon wheel passed over his foot while delivering mail. Miss May Speilmang plans a winter in New York. Inderlied pushes garage construction for H. Bailey. Youngsville Troop of Bor Gcants resumes meetings at Durrs Hall. Rev. Coen Mason to occupy his house for winter. Henry Scheidt launches a power cider mill on Sept 30. Joe Wagner and friends took a day trip to Port Jervis and Monticello. Peter Menges has relocated with Mrs.

Youngsville George Klingmann Fred Duttweilss Jeffersonville George Oriter Durrs Coen Mason Henry Scheidt Joe Wagner Jack O’brien Henry Thompson Dave Miller Port Jervis Monticello Peter Menges

Dead man Courtney name linked in Campbell Hall death

Coroner says the deceased may be Courtney. Officials report parcels found near Campbell Hall after noon. Harvis, a local pawnbroker, notes a record item “Canrines.” Address given as Hi Ateks street. Body exhalmed and at Rocksfellow's morgue.

Dead Man Courtney Campbel Hall Monde Harvis Canrines Rocksfellow

Indictments Unfound in Thaw Case Report

A terse Associated Press dispatch notes no indictments have been found in the Thaw case. The report comments that the final decision remains unsettled, with stray references to rainfall figures from Wednesday to noon noted in Waseca.

Pyarhkenpsie

Farrells Window Display Goshen Fire Scene 1925

Farrell the tobacconist on Main street shows two striking window displays. One features badges from many towns and villages. The other depicts a Goshen fire scene with several auto fire engines racing to a blaze, drawing attention from passersby.

Goshen Farrell Main Street

Organ Recital by Frank H. Mather at St James Church

Goshen October special notes pianist Franklin H. Mather will play a popular program at the St James Church organ recital Friday evening October 3 at 8 oclock. He will also render two vocal numbers Come Canticle and Father Forgive Them by same composers.

Goshen Frank H. Mather Orginist St. James Aycock

Corwin Will Probate Names Executors in Middletown

Goshun Oct. 2 The will of John E. Corwin late of Middletown was admitted to probate. Executors named are Aliza W. Corwin John A. Hartland and Francia G. McKeivy. The will leaves its estate to his children.

Goshun John E. Corwin Middletown Aliza W. Corwin John A. Hartland Francia G. McKeivy Eveself Caildren

Visitors at county seat draw in Goshen and New York

Schenectads resident Jonez Goshen is visiting the county seat while Charles Coltman from New York calls on his mother Mrs. L. E. Teleman in town.

Goshen Ock Gtames Jonez Schenectads Charles Coltman New York L. E. Teleman

Decorator John Dillon Set for Raleigh Assignment

Gusher Oct. John "Dec" Dillon, a local decorator, plans to leave his village for Raleigh, North Carolina, tomorrow to take up a new assignment.

Dec" Dillon Raleigh N. C

Posses Seek Escaped Lunatics in County Hunt

Trenton Oct 2 Posses search the county for three insane convicts who escaped earlier. A Brooklia man Lewis Hepp returned home Tuesday. Rain and meadow fires hinder the chase as officers pursue leads. George Ryerson’s baypress and Nils Rasmussen noted in local notes. Albert Ceshing and Ryerson report a high lawn crop on shares.

Trenton Poston Lewis Hepp Brooklia Fau George Ryerson Baypress Oreator Hal Nils Rasmussen Albert Ceshing George Ryersas

Not Sending Children To Public School Fined In Goshen

Amos DeGraw appeared in Goshen police court on a charge of not sending his two children to school. He had fled to Hamburg after a warrant was issued but returned at 6 o’clock the next day and surrendered. Truant Officer Titus DeGrew testified the family failed to enforce schooling. DeGraw was fined five dollars, paid by his employer C. H. Boynton, with a warning of possible jail for future offenses.

Goshen Amos DeGraw Hiss Hamburg Fromm Host Wiie Titus Targina Owas C. H. Boynton

British steamer Glenesslin lost on rocks near Nehalem Bay

The British ship Glenesslin ran aground on the rocks off Nehalem Bay. All 20 crew members were rescued.

Portland Gre Glenesslin Nehalem Bay

Mrs Payne's Jewels Stolen in Atlantic City Hotel Robbery

Atlantic City on October 2 reports a jewel case theft from Mrs Serena B Payne wife of the Congressman. Police are investigating the incident at a local hotel.

Atlantic City Airy Serena B. Payne

Miners in Calumet Face Critical Situa tion

Calumet Oct 2 Miners are in an ugly mood as mine strikers drift toward a critical situation per military officials. Police and troops are on alert amid possible clashes and disruptions in the district.

Calumet Alib

Dean calls for easier divorce at Church Congress

In Southampton England on October 2 the Dean of Durham urged reforms for simpler divorce laws speaking at the Church of England Congress. He framed the issue as a pressing social change and urged Parliament to consider easing the legal hurdles for divorce.

Southampton England Durham

Effects of the Storm Ravage New York City

A storm battered New York City causing over $2 million in damage, trapping subway riders for hours and flooding sections of Manhattan and the Bronx. Transit service halted as floodwaters inundated streets, with rain totals reaching about 386 inches in some districts. The city faced widespread disruptions across hospitals, utilities, and daily life while numerous trains and lines were suspended.

New York City Wedaveday Uva Mom Daayet Gorlepe Frodst Brighton Beavhide B.rt Manhattan Bronx

DeMented Wife of Officer Found Wandering Nearby

Forty five year old Mrs. Gis Rodgers, wife of an officer, was located wandering in a demented state near town after leaving home Saturday afternoon. She had 48 dollars when taken into custody. Mr. Rodgers arrived tonight to take his wife back to New York. She claimed divine instruction to follow God and noted her husband as a fine man, while she had previously been treated at a hospital and released.

Gis Rodgers Vandewate Street New York

Suspicious aroma of fried chicken noted in Denton

Denton October 2 Special report recounts Ira Labott killing three chickens for expected visitors. Mrs Labott dressed and cooked them, storing portions in a milk can cellar. Next day company did not arrive. cellar was entered at night, three chickens missing and three empty beer bottles left behind. Three neighborhood youths were seen nearby around a campfire near T J Wilson's hay barn. witness notes the tempting chicken smell.

Denton Ira Labott T. J. Wilson

Thaw Demands Explanation From State Department

Associated Press report states Thaw appeals to the State Department for an explanation of the treatment he received in Canada. He claims his citizenship rights were violated and seeks redress or clarification from U S officials.

Washington Thaw State Department Canada

Riverside Hotel Fire Claims Life in Blagnamion

In Blagnamion Riverside hotel burned at midnight. George Weed a retired farmer suffocated in his room as guests fled in night clothing through windows and onto adjacent roofs. Jack Lawlor connected to a large theater scale operation in Manhattan and Shebean at the Alhambra Theatre for a world championship genre event was noted.

Jack” Lawlor Manhattan Einesday Moore Dowrd Mr. Lawlor Alhambra Blagnamion Riverside George Weed

Baileys Wed in Westtown Home Ceremony

Ford Bailey and Nettie Bailey, of Westtown, were married by Rev J Macinnes on October 2, in a ceremony at the Danance. The couple were attended by Bailey’s sister and Mr Jacobs, with a ring ceremony completing the nuptials.

Ford Bailey Arthur J. Ford Mise Nettie Bailey Westtown J. Macinnes Sauray Jacobs

Orange County Committee Re-Elects Officers For 1913

The Orange County Communities for the Care of Dependent Children held its annual 1913 meeting in Goshen. Mrs Henry Bacon presided, reports highlighted a $75 monthly agent salary, 151 members, and branches in Goshen Middletown Port Jervis Tuxedo and others. Miss Taylor outlined State Charities Aid aims and broader mental hygiene efforts. The group approved officer nominees, thanked contributors, and planned the next gathering in Middletown.

Jervis Comis Representa Entral Goshen Mi Charities’ Aid Association ATS New York City Mra Bincon Chartes Carey, Numgoy Arden Ernest R. Adée Caxado Mrav-Henry Bacon Heary P.j.oomig Tusedo Kamundi Mitten Middletown Henry Kingsley “Wilcox Milla Asport Charles. R. Mills Board of Supervisors Tuxedo Ang Orange’ Farm Port Jervis Wilary Florance G. Smith Abs Ac Harriman City Jeannette Sim Wilcox Otisville Coldenham Fisnkillon-Hudson Florida Westtown Harriman Highland Falls Centre Valley Greenwood Lake Corn Ill- on-Hedson Washingtonville Roth Taylor Bacon New York Taylor W Ho State Chartes” Aid Association Sanitary Commission Charities’ Aid Gil Bila m'Trland Charities’ Aid Association Arso Miss Taylor Home Office Miee Simmons Mise Simmons Ailes Reeder Beth Skinner Henry Bacon Charles R., Milla H. K. Wilcox John W. Slauson

BUTTERFUSS WILL AID CHURCHES IN ULSTER COUNTY

By the will of Charles Butterfuss of Nuenville probate was granted in Kingston. An executor named by the deceased will receive 10 percent of the inventory value. All real estate will be sold to fund gifts totaling 4000 to St Johns Memorial Church Ellenville 560 to St Andrews Ellenville 500 to St Michael s Drowned Lands and 500 to the German Catholic Church Woodstock. The rest of the estate goes to siblings and nephews.

Charles Butterfuss Nuenville Kingston Ulster County Sholla St. John’s Memorial Church Ellenville St. Andrew’s Church St. Michael's Church of Drowned Lands Woodstock

Obituary notices for Amos Prince and Mrs Case

Obituary notices record the deaths of Amos Prince of Fallsburg aged 61 born in Hasbrouck and Mrs. Elisha A Case of Deerpark near Osborne, detailing their family ties, residences, and funeral arrangements. Prince died last Saturday of complications, with two sons, four brothers, and several sisters surviving. Case's death occurred Sept. 23 1910, with extensive ancestry and many children and grandchildren noted. Funeral services for Prince were at the Dutch Reformed Church Falle burg. Case’s funeral was from her late home with interment in the Caddebacky Cemetery.

Amos Prince Fallsburg Hasbrouck Jonathan Mary Prince Ezra Falleburg Elisha A. Case Hannah Fodes Baoasot Case Deerpark Oskland Mrs. Case Winslow Maine Wiliam Church Basset Nancy Pickens Basset Elisha R. Cause Tome Mr. Case Cass Baptist Case Church A. Basstt Motor Iy Sumn Tdnccin Lions Charch A. Case Oakland Nancy Deckes Eeph B. Lewis Abram Hoar Seratcrimckr de X.Y Norman ‘Hallock New York City Werlba Titian

Harvest Fair at Washingtonville by Grange

Washingtonville Grange No. 18 held a harvest fair at the Motfast Library drawing crowds from distances. Over four hundred exhibits filled tables and walls with vegetables fruits cereals and grains. live livestock and kittens complemented the display. Auction proceeds topped total expenses as dignitaries praised the exhibitors and youth farm interest.

Washingtonville Tony Sue Gerow Farley Grange C.H. Wright

Protector's absence alarms friends in Poughkeepsie

In Poughkeepsie on October 1 fears grow for Charles E. Lee Hudson River Division chief game protector who left the city in mid month for Sullivan County to study wild game. He has not been seen or heard from and Albany officials have failed to locate him. Friends worry he may have met with misadventure as eleven days passed without word.

Poughkeepsie Charles E. Lee Hudson River Sullivan County Lee Thas City

Vary Shere Teacher-Now Johnny Emptied Inside Compared

The exchange presents a dialog where one speaker asks about emptiness inside and another answers with a metaphor about being underground, implying a stark contrast in internal state. The lines suggest a classroom or tutoring context with a surreal or coded question and answer.

Johnny Johany Tescher Johanny

Artesian Well Drilling by Sellege and Wann

Artesian well drilling offered by Sellege and Wann promises reliable service with experienced craft. Contact via Spresue avenue and Corneypond address for inquiries and telephone connection.

Lawyers and Funeral Directors Business Directory Entry

Listing shows Thomas and Aggere trust company connections in New York offices with address lines at 7 Wickham Ave and 10 East 22nd Street. It lists Corwin Robinson, funeral directors, and Rockafellow Burial Co with multiple addresses including Middletown and Great Jones Street. Names Alec Merritt and James Se appear as directors or officers with phone numbers and office locations in New York.

WM. Stewart Ker Corwin Robinson Rockafellow Burial CO North St Middletown M. Y New York Great Jones St Spring M. BR Rockafollen Pree Smith Alec Merritt Feneral West Rain St Col. James Se Gistown N. Y

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