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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
2
The paper lists editors and staff, printing facility details, and advertising terms. It notes on submission rules for notices and obituaries, offering commercial printing and subscription rates. Address lines reference Middletown and related offices with contact conventions and circulation notes.
On October 14 in history Francis Lightfoot Lee was born in 1734. Yorktown saw a French and colonial victory in 1781. In 1862 Confederate forces attacked near Bristol Station, Va., and were repulsed with heavy losses. Theodore Roosevelt was shot in Milwaukee during a campaign, but survived. Astronomical events list Mercury Jupiter in the evening and Saturn Venus Mars in the morning with Venus at its farthest distance from the sun around 9 PM.
The piece argues the recall effort against a Chief Judge candidate blends moral conscience and pocketbook concerns. It contends the judge defended the New York Constitution and a workers compensation framework, and warns against removing an independent judge to appease party power and start a recall wave.
Witnesses report a runaway incident near Montgomery injuring a rider when a pole failed and crashed into barn doors. Shattered harness and damaged property followed as the horse bolted toward nearby homes and structures.
The piece argues the Democratic party rose to power amid claims of gross extravagance by Governor Hughes and Tammany, detailing 1912 appropriations totaling 7.4 billion with a 160 percent rise in ten state departments. It criticizes both Democratic factions for waste and urges electing a Republican Assembly as a remedy.
A man named Fwollan suffered a severe leg injury after being kicked by a jury member while transporting a heavy cement load to a dairy building site for a proprietor in the local area.
Judge A. 8. Tompkine signed a condemnation judgment in the proceeding by Rockland Light & Power Co to acquire rights of way over property in Rockland county extending from Orangeburg to Tilburn. The commission includes Werbert Royce James D. Mediftort and George B. Telmie. The hearing is set for October 26 in Nyack at attorney M. B. Patterson’s office.
Polish convicts from Dulfaie escaped while working on the highway near Aublin New York today. George W Downs, formerly of Monticelia, has been appointed to the Metropolitan Temple. The church lost prestige after Cadman’s retirement and female members left. Downs is expected to help revive the church’s standing.
The Brooklyn Eagle reports perilous times for bondsmen as 14 criminal cases draw the District Attorney’s focus. Schneider, once owner of the Monticello Mansion House, was convicted of arson and given 15 to 30 years at Sing Sing. His bonds of 10,000 were posted. he later disappeared. The sheriff has sold Schneider and Joseph Levine’s property to satisfy 15,000, with Prod W Kerr urged to cover the balance. The matter, pending since January 1973, was decided for the people.
A series of weddings are described from October. Ruth F Hogan and Clyde F Heck wed at Mombasha Farm with relatives in attendance and a reception. Irene B Lynch and Herbert G McDonald tied the knot quietly in New York after a trip. their future home is in the city. Harriet Ellen Rockwell and Edward Fletcher Valentine wed at Holendaly Presbyterian Church with a large gathering and further celebrations planned.
At noon October 8 Mrs. William Dicks hosted the wedding of her daughter Miss Avita M. Dicks to John J. Bipple at Roscoe. Rev. Messinger officiated as the couple, in white crepe de chine, joined in marriage with Regina Sipple as bridesmaid and Wesley Sipple as best man. The pair left for a statewide honeymoon and will reside at home after October 29.
The Monroe liquor cases before Judge A H F Seager were postponed at the state excise department’s request until next Saturday. The hearings concern liquor seized at Monroe House the National Hotel David F Mack’s schcon and Idle Hour Inn in Monroe village. Attorneys include Graham Witehiel for Mrs O Sullivan M N Kane for Mr Davis and Herbert B Royce for Mr Mack.
A special meeting in Westtown resolves that School District No. 4 trustees may pay excess tuition above state limits for district residents certified to Middletown High School for the 1913 and 1914 school years. No parent may receive the benefit unless the excess is first handed to Middletown Board of Education.
The Chester nominations show Republicans led by Supervisor George W. Ball and Town Clerk Benjamin H. Walcott proposing a slate including Justices of the Peace Alfred Itoe Frei Wilkin Lewis Conlk lin Assessors Charles H. Green Joe Sophie Chamberlain William L. Hunter and others. Democrats head by Supervisor John W. McLean with a full slate of officers and constables. Progressives also submit a slate with Alfred Roe Andrew Schriver and Fred W. Wikin among others.
Newlarat reports a 73 year old bride and a 75 year old groom who had planned to marry years earlier but each married others first. After both widowed, they reunited and married in New York by Rev. A. BE Madeorn at the First Congregational Church.
Axtociated Presa report states Harrre Spencer confessed to taking about $400 from a fire victim and others, alleging involvement in the downtown theater blaze. The confession follows the October incident and centers on a single victim’s loss.
Court resumes at Goshen with case No. 5 John Kidd executor vs New York Central for 60000 in damages from the Emblets Crossing crash. Witnesses testify no bell or whistle heard. timing and speed disputed. defense challenges railroad statements. plaintiff seeks payment for two children.
The article recalls Judge Butts as a fair judge who aided the poor and treated rich and poor alike. It notes his habit of privately questioning intoxicated prisoners to avoid public humiliation. It also mentions his poetry, including Monticello: A Picture of the Past, published for friends.
Chester residents host guests from Jersey City and Hohokus New Jersey. Mrs Voorhees visits her parents Mr and Mrs EB G Masten. Mrs N Helms hosts card party. Miss Amy Board stays with her parents. Birth announcement: Katherine Weller Bull born to Mr and Mrs Joseph D Bull of Bullville on Sunday October 12.
New York obituary notes T L Woodruff dies of apoplexy with a long career in Kings County Republican leadership. He twice served as lieutenant governor under Roosevelt and Odell, led the Kings County machine, faced revolts from Mike Cady, and owned Kamp Kill Kare in the Adirondacks. Funeral set for Wednesday with pallbearers including Frendergast and Depew.
W. M. Roosa has purchased F. W. Lancashire's share in the firm of Rooces & Lancashire, located in Liberty.
Anne Lorita, once of Oakland, now detained at the Crittenton home in Paterson as authorities decide her future. Tubercular and forsaken by husband Bruno Lorita, she opposes deportation while hospital and social service officials weigh care options and repatriation. Detective Tracey and migration authorities probe her case amid medical concerns.
George H. McKane has bought the George M. Cooper bakery on Main Street in Liberty and took possession this week Wednesday. He plans to run it in the same satisfactory manner as before, after suffering a loss in last summer’s fire. Charles Muth has bought the Lennon House from Sherman Ernhout and will run the Reed House cafe in connection, taking possession soon. sale arranged via William Intemann.
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