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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1913

Page

5

Cupid's Active Month Brings Several Local Weddings

A string of quiet marriages unfolds in this city as Olive Decker weds William H. Macinnis at the Decker home. Lillian Avery ties with Clarence Davis in Ridgebury. Emma Johnson weds Thomas Girard at 62 Linden Avenue. Florence White and Abel Miller wed at the bride's home. Margaret Staples and Theodore Reed wed at 46 Woodlawn Avenue. Edgar Crawford Bloxham and Maude Boucher marry with witnesses Leslie York and Harold Ma.

Allard H. V. Ellsworth Company Railroad Avenue Girard Monroe Cheese Cmpany Monroe T. R. Wallace St. Paul's Milfer—White Florence Ellen Father White Mrs. Miller Reed—Staples Margaret Staples Theodore Reed Theron Brittain Woodlawn Avenue Reed Wallkill Transit Company Bloxham—Boucher Edgar Crawford Blorham Maude Belle Boucher T. K. Wallace Leslie York Harold Ma

Funeral of Mrs Harford Held at 2 30 At Home

Funeral services for Mrs WW Harford were conducted at 2 30 this afternoon at her residence 109 Academy Avenue with Rev Domham of Christ Universalist Church officiating. A large gathering of relatives attended and many floral offerings were received. Interment followed in Walkill Cemetery Phoepsburgh with pallbearers from the Charles Hisham Dram Corps including MM Sxeezy L G Ellenberger Hd Lanafield Swinton Ludizm Harry Haines and A D Davies.

Masford WW. Harford Academy Avenue Domham Christ Universalist Church Harford Walkill Phoepsburgh

Moris couple to travel to New York and Washington

Mr and Mrs W H Moris of 22 Grove street depart for New York this morning then take the Old Dominion line to 618 Point Comfort and Washington DC en route to Kereer Virginia to visit their daughter Mrs Joseph Patchett for a month.

W. . H. Moris Grove Street New York Old Dominion Lane Point Comfort Washington, D. C Kereer Joseph ©. Patchett

Killings Probe Ties to 16 Victims in Chicago Case

Chicago police open inquiry into the crim career of Henry Spencer who confessed to sixteen murders. After fourteen hours of questioning he admitted to four additional killings. One victim was Nellie, Helen Gould's maid, whom he said he killed with a hammer at Fort Montgomery after taking her from New York with $800.

Chicago Henry Spencer Spencer Nellie Helen Gould New York Hudson River Went Point Fort Montgomery

Billy Brush Showered With Watering Pots in Coldenham Hijinks

William F. Brush, veteran Newburgh auctioneer, was showered with watering pots when his Cadillac passed a road closure in Coldenham during highway repairs. He smashed a pot and handed his card to the engineer, defending his role in improving the old Cochecton turnpike into a trunk road shortening the trip to Binghamton by about twenty miles.

Montgomery William F. Brugh Newburgh Coldenham Brush Bily Cochecten Turnpike Binghamton

W C Wood Dies in Hoboken After Illness

William G Wood longtime master mechanic for the O and W shops in this city died of Brights disease at his Hoboken home after a two month illness. He was a member of Hoffman Lodge No 612 F and A M and is survived by his wife, sister of Mrs James F Moore. The Moores left Monday for Hoboken to attend the funeral.

William G. Wood Hoboken N. J Bright Mr_"Wood Hoffman Lodge A. M

Brown & Bailey Buy Eighteen Dairies in Amity Region

About eighteen farmers in the Amity area switch from Borden's creamery to Brown & Bailey at Glenwood. They milk about 150 cans daily and benefit from higher prices and delegated milk cartage.

Brown & Bailey Amity Borden's Brown & Baily Glenwood

Supreme Court Opens October Term at Goshen

The October term opened at Goshen with Judge Tompkins presiding at 10 30. Five cases were ready for trial including Ballantine and Long v Corbett. Egan moved to dismiss action as Ballantine Sons is a foreign corporation not authorized in New York. A juror was withdrawn and a term fee of 10 was paid to the defending lawyer. Grand jury met with 20 jurors. J M Barnes of Woodbury chosen foreman. Johnson v Mackson Hill dismissed for lack of proof. Lebowitz administrator v D W R R set for trial with jury drawn at 2 pm.

Supreme Court Goshen Tompkins Pressauy P. Ballantine and Long James E. Corbett H. B. Fullerton R. A. Egan Egan P. Ballantine & Sons New York State Mr. Fullerton J. M. Barnes Woodbury Tompkins E. J. Johnson Max Son & Hill Jack Lebowitz Morris Lebowitz

Democrats in Caucus at Monticello

The Democratic town caucus met at the Monticello town hall on Saturday evening and nominated candidates for November. Supervisors A Blake Stratton. Town Highway Superintendent George N Hembolt. Town Clerk Lockwood P Hultslander. Collector Calvin Dowers. Overseer of the Poor David W Frazer. Assessors Winfield Hilliard John Murrin W Hilliard Mitchell. Constables Thomas Walsh Edward Dollard William Morse Herbert Britt Lee Gray. Inspectors District No 1 Percy Bowers Daniel Coddington District No 2 Thomas BE Lane John V Taylor District No 3 David Morse Geo W Kain District No 4 S Ennis William Hilliard.

Monticello A. Blake Stratton George N. Hembolt Lockwood P. Hultslander Calvin Dowers David W. Frazer Winfield Hilliard John Murrin W. J. Mitchell Thomas Walsh Edward Dollard William Morse Herbert Britt Lee Gray Percy Bowers Daniel Coddington Thomas BE Lane John V. Taylor David Morse Geo. W. Kain S. $. Ennis William Hilliard

Editor Tares a Motor Trip

William Leib editor of the Jeffere sonville Record visited the Times Press editorial rooms with his wife and daughter from Winsted after a motor trip home from Sloatsburg where they spent the weekend. J R Martin grocer sold his business at 293 North Street to William Rast of 3% Prince Street with possession October 6 and also sold his automobile with the business.

William Leib Jefferesonville Record Times- Press Leib Winsted Sloatsourg J. R. Martin North Street Wiliam R Rast Prince Street Mr. Martin

World Series schedule and eligible players listed

The document outlines the World Series schedule with game dates and venues from October 7 to October 14 and lists eligible players for both the National and American Leagues. It notes that the first team to win four games clinches the championship and mentions seating prices for Polo Grounds and Philadelphia venues.

Bameneneeeee Polo Croemds Phildelphia Vesvesss Polo Grounds Philadellain Philadelphia Thesday Polo Klem Cnanvily Reon Geal the Ag National Commission Palo Grounds Puiladeipina

L. W. Geer Found Dead in a Chair

Larkin W. Geer aged 59 died suddenly at 68 Cottage street Saturday evening from heart disease. He had been treated for months by Dr. J. B. Leeman and was pronounced dead by Coroner James H. Harding. He is survived by son Burton C. Geer and two brothers, with his wife Adelaide Talmadge noted among survivors.

Larkin W. Geer W. D. Steele Cottage Street J. B. Leeman Ah. Geer James H. Harding W. T. Cornelius Mr. Geer Ony Burton C. Geer Delaware County Adelaide Talmadge Wayne County Pennsylvania Willam Kellam Long Eddy Sullivan County Long Snddy Bertram P. Geer Sidney D. Geer L. R Wallace Charles Geer Hancock

Twenty Convicts Escape in Texas Bankers? Gritting Prison Break

Twenty long term convicts cut an iron bar to escape from a Texas prison at dawn. Sixty short termers stayed inside. Police and sheriff’s posses pursue the escapees as captures are expected. A lookout alerted a keeper after the break, giving the fugitives a half hour start.

Houston Tex

Police Force Dance for Pension Fund at Linden Hall

The city police force plans its first annual dance to raise funds for the Police Pension Fund created by the Common Council. The event is at Linden Hall on Wednesday evening November 19 with Minter Williams orchestra providing music. committee chair Oliver Fred B. Wool and officers Jon J. Gitr William H. Faulkner and Frank Benton lead the organizing group.

Police Pension Fund Conmon Council Linden Hall Mon 'Tillaums Ofiver Fred B. Wool Jon J. Gitr William H. Faulkner Frank Benton

Thaw Rights Questioned by State Department

The solicitor general and the state department indicate Thaw’s rights as an American citizen were not violated when he crossed into Canada. The report notes no violation by U S authorities in the border incident.

Thaw Associated Press Washington Solcitor Folk State Department Mali Canada

Southwest Storm Heads Toward Southwest, Forecast Units

An forecast from the Weather Bureau predicts a storm moving northeastward toward the Southwest and Great Central valleys. The system is expected to affect the eastern states by Tuesday with rain and cooler temperatures, while West of the Roch region may see increasing seas and rain later in the week.

Wrahinston Great Central Valleys Mendas Easrn Weiner

Celebration of 88th Birthday and Serious Illness Report

Mrs Delish Saveenried celebrated her 88th birthday with family at 255 Promederence on Getstns 4. Her misactive Mire eorse Simysig assisted. Franklin M. Eecen, at No 7 Great Street, is very ill and confined to bed.

Franklin M. Eecen Great Street

Woman Scarred In Carriage Horse Accident

Bloomingburgh October special report says Mrs Walter Robbins was injured when a carriage horse kicked or struck her in the face as she led the animal to grass. She suffered facial fractures including cheekbone and jaw, a dropped roof of the mouth, nasal and oral bleeding, and facial scarring.

Bloomingburgh Walter Robbins Robbins Bull Beakes

Times-Press Bulletin Promises Giants Americans World Series Details

The Times-Press will publish full world series details from the Polo Grounds New York to Philadelphia Americans. Immediate field updates will be posted on a new board for fans. Local wagers have appeared including a $200 series bet and various side bets. Jack Lawler will operate his score board at the Alhambra Theatre.

Giants Philadelphia Americans Polo Grounds New York Times-Press Ringy Street Jack Lawler Alhambra Theatre

Engine Hits Auto With 8 Persons Near Bainbridge

A Boston express train struck a auto party of eight at Bainbridge near Norwich on Oct 6 at 11 AM. John Wiles six years old was killed. the remaining seven injured, believed fatally. The party included Mr and Mrs Gus Wiles Coventry and their two children, and Mr and Mrs George Goodenough Aston and their two children. Injured were taken to Memorial Hospital at Queneta.

Norwich Boston Express Delaware and Hudson Railroad Anautomeniie Bainbridge Here Gus Wiles Coventry George Goodenough Aston John Wileys Memorial Hospital Queenta

Pony is a Pony Not a Horse in Freight Charge Case

George Crowley of 790 Fiverride Drive filed with the New York State Public Service Commission over a shipment from Hooson to Utica. He contends the carrier charged freight for a pony as if it were a horse, arguing a pony bears the same relation to a horse as a cow to a horse. The exchange centers on whether a pony should incur higher freight rates.

New York Ict SA Yrang Crownse

Fish Trip Returns with Bountiful Catch at Toorie Lake

A group including Weeley Docker Joseph Clark and Tayward-Codipsima of the city and Paw Thorn of New York departed for Toorie Lake on Saturday. They returned Sunday with an excellent haul of fish and reported a successful outing.

Weeley Docker Joseph Clark Tayward-Codipsima Paw Thorn New York Toorie Lake Sullivan Com Jan Excellant Wip

Missing 15YearOld Leo Northrup Sought At Poughkeepsie

In Poughkeepsie on October 4 a wide search is under way for Leo Northrup 15 son of former Assemblyman Fred Northrup of 222 Mansion Street who vanished after telling his mother he would go to the fair. Sheriff Hornbeck and deputies scoured the city andgrounds while police question acquaintances and warn against child abduction.

Poughkeepsie Leo Northrup Fred Northrup Mansion Street Albany Sheriif Hornbeck Poughkeepsie High School Sherff Mr. Northrup Northrup Mort Exhibition Grounds Ghams McCabe McLaughlin Ackerman Daviz Fakir Jim Northrop

Identified Body of Brother of Tractators Conrines

The brothers of Thomas Conrines identified his body aboard a brig while near Cambridge Hall on Monday. He had come to the city last Saturday, left with a book for New York that evening, and funeral rites were held today. The brothers said he had left his home in Brooklyn weeks ago, and pain tickets were found on the body indicating his first date was February 28.

Thomas Conrines Ahe Brig Jersey Camjbelli New York Was Torer Brorklin Deine

Convention Shakeup At New York Poles Association

Dr McCoach left Sur Tay feng for Rothester to attend the annual convention of the New York State Association of Poles, while Commissioner John T Deenan acts as chief during the absence. Officers Frank H Baston and FreA Bo Wood are mentioned in desk duties.

Chie McCoach Sur Tay Feng Rothester New York State T Deenan Acune Prence Frea Bo Wood Frank H. Baston

Covered Bridge Blown at Cooks Falls in Delaware County

A long covered bridge over Beaverkill at Cooks Falls was damaged by more than fifty pounds of explosives on Saturday night into Sunday morning. Sheriff Farrell and Deputy Ogden arrested J. T. VanGorden and his sons Earl and Wilfred after bloodhounds traced the scent. The VanGordens were previously convicted of wrecking an O. and W. train at Rochland on October 9, 1905, via evidence from Grant R. Wilson, chief of O. and W. special officers.

Beaverkill River Cooks Falls Delaware County Farrell Ogden J.T. VanGorden Earl Wilfred Wilfred VanCorden Rochland Grant R. Wilson O. and W

Wight Delivers Revelations Paper at Middletown Ministers Meet

The October gathering of the Ministers Association of Middletown and vicinity met in Thrall Library at dawn. Rev E Van Dyke Wight presented a carefully prepared paper on the Book of Revelations applying its lessons to current times. Rev Williams of Athens Pa, visiting for a gospel campaign in Goshen, enlivened the session with incidents from his work.

Ministers’ Association of Middletown and Vicinity Thrall Library Wa. m Mr. Butts Brother Williams First Presbyterian Church

Kemp Lands in Jail for Twenty Days

Southampton October 6 American poet Hary Kemp, known for eccentricities, was sentenced to twenty days at hard labor as a stowaway. Before boarding a buzzer at New York last week he told reporters he planned to stowaway again if the hour came to identify himself and seek work aboard the Alichen or with the stokers.

Southampton Enc Hary Kemp New York Kemp

SAW GOLF MATCH ON BOSTON LINKS

Dr and Mrs J W Wervester attended a golf match on the Boston links after three weeks away. They observed Nea Ersien¢ Ther Supesered the championship and witnessed the defeat of Vernon and Far. C H Kirby and family moved to Stroudshare today and met a Cobbard family of News Niver, spending the day visiting local points of interest.

J W Wervester Bluity Sunger Boston Aboh Uimet Vernon Far C H. Kirby Stroudshare

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