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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1913
Page
2
The excerpt cites the Orange County Times-Press founded by John D. Stivers, with publication details from 1908, pricing, offices, and printing capabilities. It also contains editorial stances on tariff policy criticizing reciprocity and fair trade, reflecting early 20th century dispute over foreign production versus American workers.
The column notes the interment of George Washington and Martha Washington in a new brick vault per Washington's will. It lists Edgar Allan Poe’s death in Baltimore born 1809 and U S Senator W A Potter a former Populist leader from Grenola Kansas aged 81. Astronomical events highlight visible planets Mercury Jupiter Saturn Venus Mars with Algol in Perseus prominent at dusk.
The London Chronicle hails President Wilson as epochal and Europe cheers the tariff bill. The American press warns the law opens markets to foreign goods while offering no reciprocal access, predicting harm to U.S. manufacturers and workers as foreign producers gain freedom to sell in the United States.
Ridgebury Oct 6 Special The ladies of the M Z Church are preparing for their annual donation visit to the pastor and his wife on Friday evening October 17. An abundance of good things to eat and hearty cheer plus music will mark the event. The Epworth League plans a fair the first Friday in December and several residents aim to attend the Epworth League convention at St Pauls Church Middletown on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thomas Kaeting died at 6 o clock Sunday morning in Goshen. He lived on John Btrain farm near Johnson for years and was born in Ireland. Funeral at P J Molly parlors and St Joseph's Church, with interment at St Joseph's Cemetery. Also Edwin Kirk aged 2 years 44 months 20 days died at 161 Academy Avenue after three days illness. Funeral at the home and interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. John L. Clark died at his grandmother’s near Croonville after two weeks of illness. Funeral at his grandmother’s home and interment at Boo- Pley Cemetery, Groonville.
Summitville and surrounding towns report a flurry of weekend visits. Mrs. Motoer and daughter of Middles town visited friends, while George Stevenson and Daniell Scary families returned from Garrison New York. Nott le Wesslank of Yonkers visited Vera Walker as Mrs. Brown hosted relatives in New Baltimore. Mina Luella Houston visited Hudson New York. Kelder family from Bienville spent Sunday with Ed Brown and Floyd Landor in Middletown and nearby relatives last week.
Mrs Elizabeth RedNord visits, Rally day event held, ladies missionary meeting announced for Wednesday at 2 30 pm. Tax collector Fiomet Spears handles district No is collecting taxes until Nov 2 at one percent and after that five percent. Dr Worle family from Philadelphia visiting Dr Santee. Rev Dr Stonllts preached a sermon on The die.
Sith Cantrestie announces an oyster supper to be served by the Indies of the Presbyterian Church in Cantrestie on Thursday evening October 7 if stormy, the event moves to Friday night. A mill oreat election of officers is planned in the Rt S.C. with good attendance expected. A Halloween vigil and ghost walk night will follow, inviting all to attend.
Republican town committees of Minsisik plan a wild meeting in Westtown on Thursday to nominate a slate for fall election and name two election officers plus other necessary business. Delegates and supporters are urged to attend under committee orders.
Goshen Oct 7 special large barn and several outbuildings on Hiram Tuthill’s Chester area farm along the Erie Railroad line were totally destroyed by fire Monday evening. The origin remains undetermined.
Communion is observed at Graham's U P Church. Harvest Home displays will travel to Thrall Hospital. A Jubilee supper and entertainment are planned at local parishes. The Mutual Horse Thief Detecting Society holds an annual meeting in Circleville. Local residents visit, travel, and attend events across Pine Bush and nearby towns.
Mt Salem reports show residents visiting relatives and traveling to Port Jervis. Local couples attend events while Mrs Brink improves and teachers plan to attend the Newton teachers institute next week. Community notices invite readers to use the Crime-Press want ads for purchases.
Local notes report Miss Mary E. Sturr accepting a teaching post at Pine area school and Mrs. Ellen House’s death after paralysis. Obituaries mention Mrs. Bloom House, age above ninety, with survivors in New York and nearby towns. Community events include Epworth League, missionary society meetings, cemetery association gathering, and post office letter list. Weather notes mention heavy rain swelling streams and flooded meadows.
Harrison M Scott died at his home in Awesting Ulster County on Tuesday September 30 of paralysis He was born May 27 1847 in Shawankunk Ulster County He is survived by his widow three daughters Laura Pine Bush Martha and Mrs Alonzo Torwilliger and son David also a sister Mrs Ha Crawford Funeral services were held at his home on Friday October 2 followed by a service at Crawford M E Church The interment was at Brynswick cemetery The service was led by Bar P C Werant with Rev A L Martin assisting
Funeral held at the Cuddy home 71 Grange street at 7 30 this morning then at St Marys Church for requiem mass. Pallbearers were James Lyons Frank Lane Timothy Leahy William Stordan Frank Bear and James Skalensen Interment in St Marys cemetery Wawayanda Republicans set a party meeting at Grange Mall Slate Hill on Thursday evening October at 8.
The Supreme Court through Justice Gavegan places Adelia Qreentie Barker in the care of her mother Mise Adeline Gertrude Stringer. The guardianship delay involved a 3200,000 valuation and a decade of prior legal maneuvers to protect the child, now thirteen, amid a custody dispute with a party named Darlec.
A 1913 enactment requires factory and mercantile employers in New York to provide at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in every seven days. Exemptions include janitors watchmen certain roles and superintendent or foremen. Employers must post schedules and keep time books with hours for each employee. changes filed with the labor commissioner. The act takes effect October 1, 1913.
The Training School for Nurses of Middletown State Hospital will hold graduation exercises on Friday evening October 10 at 8 o clock. The program includes a list of graduates led by Alfonso D Alvarez Jennie Black Rose Bragg Brooks Angeline Brown Helen Anna Cerroll Alice Diamond and others including Reuben Oldfield Owen Reddy Kathleen Quinn Reddy Eleonore Hassock Wetmann.
Goshen October 3 The bell tolls at St John s Church on Murray Avenue in honor of Goshen s firemen Father Murphy rings the bell as the pamdu passes Worshipers note the reverent signal Homeward bound A Wilcon Krenrich and wife formerly of the city return to Orange County California after a three month visit to relatives and friends in Binghamton and nearby towns They travel by auto to Newark then Washington New Orleans via the Southern Pacific Railroad planning shopping stops in major cities along the route
Otisville residents digest a column of playful notes about age, residents, and daily life. The piece jokes about local identities, fashions, and oddball anecdotes, then lists Republican district nominees for town offices including Supervisor Charles Loomis and Town Clerk Oliver Ketcham.
Corwin and Jasper Parsells are mentioned alongside local weights and Baldwin apples from Tom Caskerel. The piece notes the newly introduced dance Maaixie, pronounced as heard, and comments on wriggling trends. It observes fashion shifts toward sleek mouse skin garments driving skirt lengths higher.
Bloomingburg events include a household goods auction October 9 at Annie Howard’s home with EH Baker as auctioneer. Community updates mention bridge steel work this week, visits by J A Lockwood, Captain and Mrs Stephenson, and local residents attending fairs and schools. An M W A chicken supper on October 10 is planned as a annual community event with efforts to ensure a grand turnout.
The friends and congregation of the Greenville M E Church will hold their annual donation in Grange Hall Greenville on Tuesday evening October 14, with a rain backup date of the first fair evening. Everyone is welcome and readers are urged to use the Times-Press want columns for needs.
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