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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1919

Page

4

Verdict in Howell v Baker awards Howell $947.32

Goshen scene reports a jury verdict of 947.32 for Charles A Howell in Howells v Baker, with Halstead predicting an appeal. Court granted a 30 day stay and 60 days to prepare. The article notes debate on appeal and references prior “cow cage” jargon and page six continuation.

Goshen Cherles A. Howell Howells Charles H. Baker Mohegen Lake Farm Mestchester County Howell J. Floyd Halstead

Half Holiday For the Lawyers

Middletown law offices have closed Saturday afternoons in July and August, with some adding June. A movement seeks year round Saturday afternoon closings, meeting little opposition so far though three offices oppose. The first fullSaturday closure under the program occurred last week with most offices closing at noon.

Middletown

Receiver appointed for Betsey bonus five masted ships

Justice Gavegan appointed Safford A. Cruminey of 165 Broadway as receiver for the Betsey bonus, two five masted schooners totaling 3150 tons, pending suit by the Commonwealth Trust Company of Pittsburgh against Ross Navigation Company to foreclose a chattel mortgage dated January 15 securing $223,000 in principal and interest on the first mortgage sinking fund bonds.

New York Justice Gavegan Supreme Court Safford A. Cruminey Broadway Betsey Commonwealth Trust Company of Pittsburgh Ross Navigation Company Delaware Corporation Aiit

20 Chauffeurs Pass Automobile Exams in City Tests

About 20 chauffeurs Thursday took the automobile written and road tests under the supervision of J. P. Curran, chief inspector of the Automobile Bureau, with Secretary of State Francis M. Hugo presiding. The written tests were in the basement of the tr iads and the road tests occurred on the city’s thoroughfares.

J. 2. Curran Automobile Bureau Francis M. Hugo

Twelve Rigs at Public Market

Fifteen lines of garbled text describe Thursday activity at the public market with mentions of fruit, vegetables, and prices like Golden Bantam corn at 28 cents a dozen. Supervisor George Roblens notes that Saturday morning market will be large with weather briefly referenced.

Treleeries Othe George Roblens

Sunshine Societies Name Sunshiners Chaplain

Reverend Wiliam F Kettle was unanimously chosen chaplain by the Sunshine Semetica Orange Give and Furman branches at a North Street Church meeting. A Sunshine Society badge was presented to him by the state president. The program featured vocal solos by Mrs Grace Carruth Far Tan and Ernest S Hiledorf with Mrs J E Ward recitations.

Wiliam F Sunshine Semetica Orange Give United Gathering of Olive Orange and Furman Sunshine Society North Street Congregational Church Nellie C. Furman Mary D. Beattie John Alden M. B. Austin Olive Branch W. A. Hemingway Walter A. A. Gardner Boeton Mra Minnie J. Force Newark Phato Graham

Carson Hearing Will Be Delayed

Newburgh October 9 hearing in the case of Walter Carson charged with perjury was postponed to a date to be fixed later at the request of federal authorities. Jacob A. Decker will defend the accused. Carson says any prior remarks were misread or misunderstood and blames third degree pressure by District Attorney Hirschberg for his appearance in court.

Newburgh Walter Carson New York Jacob A. Decker Carson Edward Lockwood Lockwood Hirschberg

Two Cars Crash No One Injured

In Goshen on October 2 an Overland touring car owned by Benjamin Benedict of Port Jervis and four unnamed passengers collided head on with an Army car from the West Point quartermaster detachment near Stewart's Woods on the Middletown Garden State road. No injuries. Army car undamaged. Benedict party left for Port Jervis by Erie train at 2 40 am after the other machine was towed to Goshen for repairs.

Goshen Benjamin Benedict Port, Jervis Imm Stewart’s Woods Middletown-Garden State Road Shethleter Edwant Phifer E. Winfeld Quartermaster Corps West Point Port Middletown Army al Geshen Warace Mr. Tenedict Port Jervis Erie

Automobbia Incident At City Hall Reporter Details

An incoherent report describes disruptions and a shooting near city hall. It mentions a deposit, an arrest before Revones Howka M Starr, and an officer John da Greaves. The item also notes a birth announcement for Kath arica Caley at Torall Hospital and a Warwick pickerel event.

M. Starr T Denne John da. Greaves

One-Man Trolley Introduced by Wallkill Transit Company

Wil lard M. Gould announces one-man trolley cars on North Street Academy line and State Hospital route starting Sunday October 12. Motorman handles fare changes and signaling. front entrance only. Stops reduced to fixed points to cut costs and improve schedule reliability amid weather.

Willard M. Gould Wallkills North Street Academy Areve State Hospital A Gould Gould

Patriarchs Plan Visit to Middletown Brethren Encampment

A large delegation of patriarchs from Mount Olive Encampment, I.O.F. of Newburgh, will visit Middletown next Monday evening with Dr. D. G. Mever for the installation of officers of the Orange Encampment. The event, to be reached by automobile, involves church leaders and pastor changes in Union Presbyterian and Branchville churches.

Middletown Mount Oive Newburgh D. GP. MeVer Oranen E. Stanley Union Tie Presbyteran Branchville Presbyterian Church Luther BR. Ipest

London rush indicates Adriatic voyage on Wednesday

Fragmentary text notes possible rush involving American entities and an Adriatic crossing. Mentions Raymond Fosdick and M Morgen, with unclear context and date October 9. Details are incomplete but imply a notable movement or voyage linked to London and the Adriatic.

Action for Loss by Fire Heads Goshen Court Docket

In Goshen this morning the Supreme Court opened with HL Vogh Wright as director general of the Erie Frattato Company régarding a cottage fire near Howells in August 1918. Wright claims $562.50 for his losses while D C Boyd seeks $643.60. Jacob Friedman represents Wright. Elbert N. Oakes defends. The jury found no cause for action.

Goshen Supreme Court HL Vogh Wright Agiingt Walker D. _Himes Erle “Fratttoaa Wright Howells Erie Poe D.C. Boyd Right Jacob Freidman New York Elbert N. Oakes Watts, Oakes & Bright Middletown

Succoth Ends the Jewish Festival Ends Tabernacle Holiday

The article explains Succoth or Tabernacles, a major Hebrew festival in Tishri marking pilgrim feasts. It notes grading from sunset Wednesday to seven days, with Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah as related observances, and highlights holy and semi holy days within the week.

Tabernacle Palestine Jerusalem Shemina Hedereth Evlemn Simcha Farah

Man Buried Partially in Sewer Collapse at State Hospital Site

A sewer trench at the State Hospital site caved in on Wednesday afternoon, trapping a plumber to his shoulders. He was rescued by fellow workers with aid from medical staff and survived the incident. the contractor in charge was AC Surcena.

Iehirn Hein State Hospital Dor A.C. Surcena

Beacon Hat Strike 18 Nears Settlement

Albany Oct 9 Gov Smith announces progress in the Beacon hat makers strike with both sides agreeing to meet with a labor board sub committee in a few days. The board had planned to tackle the New York building trades dispute but a settlement there reduced its agenda. The governor urged workers and authorities to pursue peace to adapt to new conditions and future challenges.

Albany Gr. Smith Labor Board Beacon New York Smith

Reds Win World Series In Eighth Game

Cincinnati Reds defeat Chicago in the eighth game to take the world championship. Attendance 286,838. official receipts $722,354. Series featured 108 innings with final score 10 to 5 in Chicago. Players Williams, James, Wilkinson, Schaik, Eller, and Rariden contributed for Cincinnati. Cicotte, Wilkinson, Lordermilk, and Schalk batted for Chicago.

Chicago Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Cominkey Park Cicotte Wilkinson Lordermilk Schalk Ruether Wingo Cincinasti R.H. EF Cincinnati Ofc Eller Agi Rariden Wiliams Mayer Lynn Hkerr Freuther Ring Hariden Aes Theas Saifee Fisher Luque Williams James Schaik Eller Rariden

Plans for Shriners Visit Event in City Hall

Shriners numbering about zero met Wednesday night in the council chamber of the city hall to firm up plans for the tall crane ceremony of Mecca Shriners to be held October 25 in the city. A committee working for day supres b of the day determined to welcome all residents. Delegates will be appointed to meet.

Mecca Supcresb Hate Ulgham Donnafin

Firemen Parade and Inspection Draws Town Crowd

A sunny morning gave way to threatened rain as fire companies formed on Linden Avenue. The procession moved at 2 p m with Eagles, McQuoids, Phoenix Ontarios, Waalkills, Excelsiors, Monhagens and Automobiles marching past spectators along Wickham and Highland avenues. The event blended ceremonial drill with community spirit amidst steady bands and cheering crowds.

Linden Avenue Wickham Avenue Eagles McQuoids Phoenix Ontarios Waalkills Excelsiors Monhagens Automobiles Highland Avenue Jay

City officials inspect Linden Avenue to West Main Street area

The Major, Commissioners and Cor nm Council reviewed Linden Avenue route and noted actions on misread lines. City leaders and press reps observed night parade preparations, inspecting quays, tracks and houses for cleanliness and appeal.

West Street Wickto Cottage Street Roberts Street East Main Street West Main Street James Street I Bepot Noth Street Cor Nm Council Department of Linden Oquatermarch Bigtach Lavenue

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