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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
6
In Newburgh several saloons were refused surety bonds, blocking business as October 1 license renewals approached. The law requires certificates and bonds. police canvassed the venues, enforcing certificate display. Bonds are gradually arriving and licensed saloons reopen.
At arbitration hearings on trainmen and conductor demands the railroads argued risks are not rising while figures show cost increases from current wage pools, overtime, and mileage changes. Attorneys spar over calculations as double-headed trains drew contention and safety questions.
William Gark Wood, organizer and president of the New York Switch and Crossing Company of Hoboken, director of the Hoboken Trust Company, and street railway developer, died of heart failure in Hoboken on October 8. He was 63 and survived by his wife Clara St Osborn. He belonged to Masonic bodies in Middletown and Newark.
J L Ewanson a 30 year old brakeman from Norwich on the New York Ontario Western railroad was swept from a southbound freight train at Oneida Castle under the West Shore bridge. His leg was crushed and he was taken to Broad Street Hospital where doctors amputated below the knee. He remained conscious and expected to recover.
Report from the city indicates Supervisor L W Gunther will withdraw his name from the Democrats of the Fourth Ward reelection ticket. Gunther was not reachable today, but a close friend suggested the withdrawal may already be in effect. He faced party opposition last fall when running for alderman and was defeated after a cross.
Miss Leona Hornbeck of 18 Sullivan avenue suffered severe burns to her right hand and face when paraffin ignited while she attempted to move a kettle from the kitchen. Her mother had been heating paraffin to seal fruit jars. the flame spread as the mother left briefly. Doctor E. G. Cuddeback treated the injuries. A fire alarm was raised but recalled before the department arrived.
Police received a telephone message from Chief Rank reporting a bay horse stolen from Wakicn around 4 this morning. The thief is described as a southern Black man who fled toward the city on the missing horse. The animal is blind in the right eye with a white right hind foot and wore a bridle with two red tassels.
Obituary notices record funeral services for Thomas Kaeting at St Josephs Church with a mass and interment at St Josephs cemetery. Pallbearers listed include John Bergen Andrew Strain Edward Strain and Peter Morrison. Also noted is the funeral of William Johnson at Wickham A U M P B Church with interment at Laurel Grove cemetery Port Jervis. A police report seeks a brindle bulldog named Jack weighing about 40 pounds missing from George Brebeny of Lefty Sullivan County.
A former Justice of the Peace in this city plans a brief trip to Aberdeen Washington with his mother. He will leave on Wednesday and will be away for a few weeks.
The President has named Arthur Yager of Georgetown College as Governor of Porto Rico. Yager, an ex-president selected for the post, would lead the island and oversee its administration.
Mrs Elizabeth Dusenberry widow of William B Dusenberry died at her son Samuel T Dusenberry's home in Goshen on Sunday night aged 69 years 1 month 28 days. She is survived by two sisters and a funeral will be held at W W Lockwood's residence in Goshen with Rev F S Haines officiating. Interment follows in Scotch Town cemetery.
In Goshen on October 7 special report lists wills presented for probate at the County Surrogate office. Names include Elizabeth V. Clark Monroe executrix Rose Gillis. E F Ryerson Warwick Rich Ryerson executor. Jennie Turfier Chester A A Conklin and Francis Turfier executors. Agatha Lorentz Middletown Louisa Sophia Lorentz executrices. Lucile Vealey named administratrix of James Vealey estate Warwick.
St John s Council Knights of Columbus in Goshen elected officers at their Monday meeting. Grand Knight C A Landy and other posts named include Finances Secretary Thomas Farrell Recording Secretary I A OConnell Treasurer J J Hayes and Warden William Casey along with chaplain and trustees. After the vote refreshments followed.
B M Cuddeback appeared before the Second District Put-Up Service Commission to argue that the Port Jervis Traction Company should pay maintenance and repair costs for a Ball Street crossing. The case centers on an alleged agreement with the NY Ontario and Western Railway Company, now operating after acquisitions. The railway asked dismissal. the attorney for the traction plans a brief within two weeks before a decision is issued.
In Goshen on Tuesday evening Supervisor WL Lawrence Gunther of the Fourth Ward rejected the Democratic nomination for Fourth Ward Supervisor. He sent a letter to the Board of Election Commissioners declaring his withdrawal from the race and recalling a prior political controversy from a decade ago.
Godoss New York October 8 A 13 year old named Charles Para drowned while fishing near Sab in rough water. Rescue attempts by bystanders and authorities were unable to revive him. The incident occurred along the riverbank and is under investigation by local authorities.
About 125 delegates attend Epworth League convention at St Pauls M Church in Newburgh district with sessions on Tuesday and sunrise meeting on Wednesday. Prof Iglehart from Tokyo speaks on Japan customs and league work, Rev Oliver delivers sunrise address, and Rev Walker conveys greetings from New York Conference Epworth League. The Kahn Trio performs. Holy Communion closes the gathering.
Charles Frazer and Anna De Kas of Goshen were quietly married in Goshen on Tuesday September 30. They reside at O. D. Carr road-house in Denton where Frazer is employed. They received a wedding gift party at the Carr home Monday evening.
The Mackmen won 6 to 4 over the Giants, aided by Baker’s historic home run in right field. Collins tracked three runs with a perfect average, while Marquard was knocked out by four fifth inning hits. Barry’s wild throw and missed chances marked New York’s only errors as both clubs totaled eleven hits. Both teams headed to Philadelphia after the contest.
The Titans-Press received praise for its rapid bulletin service during the World Series games in New York and Philadelphia. Reports were posted on Centre Street boards and telephoned to the press room, with final results distributed free within thirty seconds of receipt. The Times-Press also promotes its want columns.
Goshen October 7 The National Progressive party named nominees for town offices at its headquarters 111 West Main street. Candidates include Supervisor E G Parker Town Clerk Clifford Durland Justices of the Peace Thomas H Sheridan F H Boyd Assessor John Watkins John Price John H Hinchman Collector Howard S Dayton Overseer of the Poor John T La Rue Superintendent of Highways John Houston Constables B J Griswold Adelbert Knapp Peter Gaprewski Asa Strong George H Bensley
The Glen-Arden Hunt led by huntsman Frank Mea hensaga pursued a fox for over an hour and a half from Green Hill to the Delafield area before the quarry found refuge near L. C. Quigley. Participants included Miss Harriman Miss Osborn Miss Alexander W. Harriman John R. Townsend and other riders. The Glen-Arden drag hounds replace Saturday Chester meet with Goshen next, and the Chester date moves to Goshen on October 25. The hounds were seen at Craigville today.
In Goshen on October 8 a window display at Dikeman pharmacy features over a dozen baseballs used by the Monitor Baseball Club in 1863 and 1864 and two of the four flags used by the team.
OChatee B. Woodruff and Sophie M. Farquhar, both of this city, were secretly married on Sunday October 6 at the home of the groom’s sister Mrs J W Black in Bullyville. Rev Frank A. Winner of the Bullyville M E Church performed the ceremony witnessed by Miss Mx le Woodruff and Mr and Mrs J W Black. The couple will establish their home here.
A Christian Endeavor convention will meet at Goshen October 14 at the Presbyterian Church. Delegates from across the county will hear speakers including Hay Willard Conger, M Seymour Purdy, Forest Hunter, and A J Mussie. Luncheon and dinner served. evening service urged. host Goshen Endeavorers promise a full program of talks, music, and activities.
Special notice lists offers for probate of James Cunneen and James A Stanton wills in Newburgh. Executrix Ella H Smith named for Cunneen. Letters of administration granted for William Noller estate to Alice Noller.
Peter Dailey died at his home in Goshen at 7 this morning after a long illness. The funeral services will be held at St John’s RC Church in Goshen on Friday morning.
T D Schoonmaker delivered the second astronomy talk at the Central Amusement Hall Goshen on Tuesday focusing on The Sun. The illustrated lecture used about 25 views and announced the next talk The Moon to be given two weeks from last night.
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