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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1919
Page
2
Local authorities announce traffic adjustments and safety precautions amid ongoing road work in the county. Officials urge drivers to follow posted signs and expect delays through the upcoming weeks as crews upgrade pavement and utilities.
Readers learn of war finance thrift drives, local leaders’ re election, and public schooling efforts amid unrest. Reports span President Wilson’s health, the League of Nations, and a municipal push for thrift days to fund war savings. Weathering rumors, Nativist propaganda and education reforms are noted alongside a Shrine parade and agricultural society updates.
Weather has slowed progress on new Middletown structures with 146 men employed on the digging job. The Darmaradt contract crews of 46 handle plumbing heating and electrical work under Op pel, Mewere, and Bigelo while Lains connect to trunk lines. Hospital power plant gains a new hot water boiler as crews finish walls and await plastering. Local staff changes include nursing shifts, resignations, vacations, and a wedding noted amid the ongoing construction bustle.
Rober Fyleyihe realises hin weston at the Triedale market and apes to wetast in the market for her meals in Suseox, in the near aan.
A resident, identified as Elmer Smith, is not employed in Omaha and earns extra income by playing snare drum in the Matteawan State Hospital band.
Bentley Ball presented two performances of Songalogue of America at the High School auditorium. The afternoon show drew many children and the evening crowd spanned all ages. Proceeds fund a Grammar School Orchestra. Ball showcased tribal Indian songs, cowboy ballads, and spirituals with skillful baritone. favorites included Old Den Tucker and Death of Jesse James.
The Middletown Hebrew Association held a special service at the Masonic Temple in observance of Yom Kippur. Rev. W. Wiener of New York city led, with Rev. Jacob Epstein assisting. the service began about 6 230 oclock and concluded after a solemn hour. Hebrew merchants’ stores were closed all day.
New York Oct 4 Emplores of Prudential Metropolitn John Hancock Colenis and several other insurance companies held Thursday night in Krowers Auditorium Newark and formed a union named Industrial Insurance Protectiv Association. The gathering discussed altered settlement methods and wage changes with inspectors present. Warnings about penalties were noted and a golf match was mentioned in relation to witnesses and a radical open championship on the Shawnee course in Delaware.
A historical account describes tenant farmers in China living in harmony with landowners. It notes land is often divided among heirs, creating many tenants who work with family labor and minimal machinery. Rent is usually paid in kind, with allocations varying by crop, and disputes over rent are rare, fostering goodwill between tenant and owner even in bad harvest years.
Wilfrid L Booth of Elphra, Fusion candidate for mayor, spoke to members of the Retail Service Association at their regular meeting on Wednesday. The talk marked his 24th anniversary in candy making, highlighting teamwork, loyal staff, and the importance of good food for workers plus a note on the relation between business growth and organization.
War veteran Hiram Ketchum of Maybrook died at home on Friday night after a yearlong illness. Born December 20, 1842 in Oakland Valley, Sullivan County, he served in the Civil War and was wounded at Chancellorsville. He leaves children William C. and John J. of Middletown and Mrs Frank E. Larkin of Maybrook, plus grandchildren and a sister, Caroline Case. He belonged to several veterans and carpenters groups in Middletown.
Mr. Palen, manager of the Monroe branch of McMonagle & Rogers stores, plans to move to Newburgh this spring. He will continue to assist the Newburgh branch while returning to Monroe for two or three days each week.
Mayor William H Frank wavers about moving to Switzerland saying he may go for a season with wife Mrs Frank but cannot stay away permanently. He cites strong local ties and warm friends who question his abroad plans while joking about remaining skeptical about sailing.
Donald W. Short, a former well known resident of Wappingers, was killed in an auto accident on the Goshen Middleown road. Kenneth M. Craig received fatal injuries. Short served in the army, was wounded, and spent time in hospital. His family owned a farm on the Wappingers Falls New Hackensack road, later owned by EP Rolwe. He was highly regarded and his death shocked local friends.
Albany October 4 uniform systems of fire department reports are to be adopted statewide under plans by the State Conference of Mayors William P Capes announces the appointment of a committee of fire chiefs to draft the uniform system Charles Mates chief of Schenectady Fire Department chairs the committee Other members include Chief John Mack Glens Falls Chief William XV of Poughkeepsie Chief Charles Linda Rochester and Chief J S Esper of Fultonville
Ross Dodd a carpenter for Neilsen and WGer sustained a head injury Friday at 71 & m while working on a new root cellar at New Hampton Farms. He slipped and fell striking his head. He was carried to Madaietown and then to a term at 33 Wert Main Street. He was attended by De G i Red.
Real estate notes describe a sale processed through the agency Set KB involving RF VanSickle and a client C Willieman Sas. The transaction details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text but indicate a property transfer or listing handled by the agency in cooperation with B-Conkinog.
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