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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
7
Otisville villagers prepare for a carnival domestic booth and note church events at the Presbyterian and M E churches. Local notices include entertainment by L B Cake on October 16, a basketball team gathering, and various personals from Otisville, Westbrookville, and Middletown.
The Young People's Society met at Wm Futtenshausen's with Miss Rittershausen as hostess. Frauen Verein plans a meeting at Mrs Hugo Hauchild's. Mrs Fred Zweig won a wool quilt at Mrs Spielmann's. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Hofacker and Mr. Ping, return from the summer in George Schneider's area. Long list of local arrivals and travels plus electric wiring project completion. Clyde Hayes of the U S Navy visits Youngsville. area residents head to various nearby towns for winter plans.
Campbell Hall hosts a Ladies Aid Society flower show and sale on October 16 with potted plants bulbs ice cream and home made candy and special music. The New England supper is served Friday night from 6 to 9 for 25 cents. Tax collector W H Rogers will collect school taxes at district No 4 for thirty days from September 22 at one percent and five percent after. The Worst Club met at Mr and Mrs Stephen Webb's home last Tuesday. Missionary boxes will be packed October 29 at 2 PM in the church lecture room with contributors' names and values clearly written. Contributions may be left at Mrs W R Mortan's home.
Lincoln Beachey the famed aviator faced pressure to retire after his aeroplane crash killed Ruth Hikirsth and injured her sister Dorothy in Beachey’s display in Hammonsport New York. He was sed to have vowed to give up flying. Hospitalized overnight he received many visitors, and a thief rifled his trousers, taking $7009 in cash and drafts.
The body of Larkin W. Geer who died suddenly in this city on Saturday morning was taken to Long Eddy, where funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o clock. Interment followed in the family plot in the cemetery at that village.
In Liverpool a young church worker William MacDonald, driven by religious mania, killed three fellow workers and then committed suicide. Authorities report the tragedy as a fatal religious frenzy.
Associated Press report from Houghton Michigan notes deputy sheriff Janes Pollack killed by mine strikers. Many arrests reported and public tension rising amid the strike activity.
Associated Press reports seven thousand Mexican refugees gathered in Eagle Pass Texas as of October with authorities preparing aid and processing. Local officials say the crowd includes families and single adults awaiting admission and possible relocation.
Mina Mabel Meyferth returns to Ulsterville to begin a business course at Cooper Union. Visitors drop in from Norwalk Connecticut and Brooklyn, with many locals hosting or visiting relatives and friends, highlighting community ties and weekend travel.
Former Bucklin pastor E L Gilmore and wife describe their move to Topeka Kansas from Hutchinson, detailing a perilous trip during a northeast gale. They express gratitude for warm church welcome, note about 260 attendees per service, and announce lodging at the Thorne Hotel while beginning work in a new parish.
The regular annual meeting of the Johnson Horse Thief Detective Society will be held at George W. Smith's store in Johnson on Saturday night October 11 at 8 o'clock. A good attendance is requested as important business will be discussed.
Relatives learned of Samuel Corvin Bower's death and were told his brother Stephen A. Bower had just died. Stephen, a retired brick manufacturer of New Haven, was buried in New Haven after being ill for some time, with a miscommunication delaying family awareness.
Special reports that Mr. Cora E Seterry of Brooklyn will lecture at the Goberne Chart on Oct 72 at 11 am A second talk by Mrs. Seberry will be held Sunday evening at 724 pm in the Scotchtoen Church with audience invited.
The Baraca class of Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church met at Herbert King’s home on Highland Avenue with about twenty members. Dr G H Vernon presided as president, officers were re-elected, and the gathering featured speeches, music, readings, and refreshments.
President Wilson will activate a timed blast at 2 o'clock tomorrow to blow up the Gamboa dike in the Panama Canal, aiming to disrupt the waterway. The action signals a decisive wartime measure amid strategic canal defenses and tensions.
Centralia reports Toshesky the rescued miner is seriously ill with a nervous reaction, doctors say. His vaudeville engagement has been cancelled.
Washington report says Speaker Clark suffered serious bruises after a railroad collision while traveling from Wheeling to the capital. The incident occurred on October 9 and is being investigated by officials.
Kingston report states a woman's arm was found in a soap box by local children near Ann and Meadow streets. Police seek to confirm if the remains belong to Anna Aumuller, slain in New York last month, as physicians determine identity and whether scalp and arm match the body.
In Washingtonville the Republicans submit a full slate headed by Supervisor William M. Leonard with a ticket including Tore Clark and E J McLaughlin for Justices of the Peace and names for assessor collector and highway roles. Democrats present Fred D Totholt and others with contenders for Pax inspector and highway post. Names for vacancies and election committees are listed alongside several constable and inspector candidates.
The Rt Rev. William Lawrence of Massachusetts calls religious education the foundation of character and urges church and state collaboration. He outlines three postures for the church including expanded religious schooling and a broader mission beyond one system. He envisions global brotherhood, church unity, and a purified society shaped by Christian faith and action.
Joseph Bijoy was arrested today in Buffalo on murder charges for killing George Gillespie, a chauffeur. Bijoy reportedly learned that Gillespie had married Bijoy's former sweetheart, triggering the fatal confrontation.
Examination results for a United States Military Academy cadet appointment held in Newburgh Saturday are to be announced soon. The marking is complete and a committee will meet with local officials to compare mental and physical test outcomes.
N D Mills traveled to Washington to press his candidacy for the next postmaster post as James F Moore’s term ends. Mayor R L M Cox aided the trip and faced criticism from Sweeney loyalists who accuse Cox of double dealing and favoring Mills and Sweenerites alike.
Inspector Fagro questions priest Hana Schmidt about an arm and scalp unearthed in a soap box, allegedly connected to Anna Aumueller. Schmidt denies the claimed links and defers judgment while detectives pursue the case.
A cryptic fragment hints at a man who lives within us and may come forth someday. The text alludes to an exclusion or withdrawal, leaving readers with a sense of inner presence and future revelation.
Local shop clears out ladies bags with many underpriced items. Handbags offered at about half price to make room for new stock. Also advertising a case of 600 books on sale at two for $1.00 with a satisfaction guarantee.
Pine Island October 9 Special announces a soc table in the Amity Church basement Friday evening October 10 to benefit the Christian Endeavor. Miss Anna Walling spent part of the week in New York. Mrs A Van Orden and children of Brooklyn are visiting friends nearby.
Free trial bottles advertised by EB H Mulligan Remedy Co of New York and W D Ciney Druggist in Middletown. The notice highlights cheerful delivery of trial bottles to customers seeking remedies from the 1402 Broadway address.
Attorneys and a funeral director listed with office and contact details. Addresses include 41 West Main Street at James Street intersection and Great Jones Street in New York. Indicates a local professional directory entry for legal and funeral services.
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