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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1913

Page

6

Nathan Ker's Grand Daughter Thanks Chapter

The Ledger notes the Kent area branch meeting in Winich village on Monday afternoon. Fifty six Daughters attended as the local board adjourned to parlors after a regular session. A granddaughter of Nathan Ker sent a letter thanking Munisink Chapter for honoring her ancestor and Mrs Tears sent birthday greetings in the aged lady’s hand. Delegates and alternates listed for the Autumn meeting and State Conference planned for November.

Kent Henry Ine Lyon Fore ‘Jervis Mainese Abe Ige Winich Iafein Polly Elizabeth Relia Ta Y Daing Sinsabaugh Allaway Susan C. ‘Ostrom W ‘A. ‘Rumany Britton Rose Horton Netfie Kelsey Jesse Booth Elmer Elizabeth Mould

Tramps Stir Anger of Bank Car Occupants in Goshen

Three men identified as Mike Penale 22 Alex Gaska 20 and John Wilton were jailed for 36 days each after a freight car incident near Goshen Central Valley. They reportedly entered bank cars used by Erie Jersey railroad workers, provoking around 100 locals to confront them before station agent Layson intervened to avert violence.

Goshen Mike Penale Alex Gaska John Wilton Central Valley Erie & Jersey Railroad Layson

Will Reopen Bowling Alleys in Goshen

Charles Barnes, who rents the Henderson bowling alleys on New street, will reopen for business next Saturday night. He has supplied the alleys with new pins and balls and promises improvements will keep pace with local bowler demand.

Goshen Charles Barnes Henderson New Street Barnes Aleys Allens

Church collection totals reach $964.84 in Goshen

Rev Father Murphy announced at St Johns Church in Goshen that the special collection from the previous Sunday totaled 964.84 dollars. An annual fair for St Johns Church will be held next month with details to follow.

Goshen Father Murphy St. Johns Church St. John’s Church

Ursuline Academy Names Miss Julia Campbell Reid Teacher

Goshen October 13 Miss Julia Campbell Reid of Goshen has been chosen by Ursuline Academy Middletown to teach elocution dialect and finish. Applicants may enter this department or study privately with Miss Reid. Classes open Wednesday October 15.

Goshen Julia Campbell Reid Ursuline Academy Middletown

Conferring With Lawyer In Goshen On Legal Matter

Mrs. Borten W. Giteon and attorney H. C. iRohi of Newburgh were in Goshen on October 15 to confer with Gibson in the county jail.

City lad narrowly escapes as horse-drawn buggy strikes trench

A city youth driver narrowly avoids injury when her horse-drawn vehicle hits a dirt pile beside a sewer trench on Liberty Street near Wickham Avenue. The collision damages the buggy and she suffers a severe shock but avoids serious harm.

Liberty Street Wickham Avenue

Fragments from a prayer service amid uncertain text

Readable segments describe a prayer gathering and a generous mood. The lines hint at church or community worship but lack clear names, places, or dates to confirm details.

Monday's Poughkeepaie Eagle Reflects Teamwork Lesson

Fragmented text centers on a school publication issue. It mentions an athletics theme and promotes teamwork, noting a lesson about cooperation and rule adherence. Names, dates, or concrete facts are not readable. The item appears as a brief editorial or caption with unclear specifics.

County convention gathers many with resolutions adopted

The document reports a county gathering with a convention in Goshen and Montgomery. It notes resignations, an annual date set for October 12, and endorsements for Father Clark to designate Christian Endeavor Week in February. Officers elected include Albert Buckbee as President and Z K Wilcox as Vice President with several others named.

Goa Ander Montgomery Columbia Orange Clark Charon Goshen Z. K. Wilcox Albert W. Buckbee Warwick Z. KK Wilcox Spore de Charlies Lefferts Newbareb John Post Middletown Walter~ Starr Florida Walden George A. Smith Cornwall Councilon Walter L.hilter

Typhoid Cases Reported in Mount Hope

Dr. Shelley reports four unreported typhoid cases in Mount Hope. Health officers visit with Dr. Hanmer Dr. Wake and Commissioners Korschen and Bullpalé to discuss action. The matter will be taken up with the State Board of Health.

Hanmer Wake Shelley Korschen Bull Palé Mount Hope State Board of Health

Boots Stolen From Tool Box on Main Street

A tool box near Main Street was forcefully broken during Tuesday night theft. Boots and tools were taken. the lock on the box was twisted off with a heavy instrument. The incident is recorded by local laborers and the scene shows signs of entry.

Main Street

Golf Trophies Awarded in September Orange County Club

The article notes two trophies offered by Dr Murmy Seaghers and Everett Higby for a two event club competition. Miss Gemoriere Still Cesity won the ladies cup with 38 strokes while Earl Hopkins edged rivals for the gentlemen’s prize after a nine-stroke playoff, with others scoring birdies in the event.

Windling Murmy Seaghers Everett ‘Higby Dady Unk Orange County Golf Cine Fms

Surprise party honors Daniel Etiam at Rodereil Avenue

A surprise party was held Tuesday evening in honor of Daniel Etiam, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Etiam on Rodereil Avenue. Guests arrived with warm wishes for Daniel's milestone.

Pertr Peter Etiam Rodereil Otenina Daniel

Wireless messages reach Port Jervis inventor Crosby

Port Jervis October 1 Roy Crosby visiting his friend Bertram Van Patten has installed his home made wireless receiving gear. He demonstrated telegraphy from a chimney ground with water pipe while observers heard dots and dashes from Washington Cleveland and Charleston. Crosby has sailed to Panama on two ocean voyages to test his receiver and believes wireless telegraphy can save lives and speed news.

Port Jervis Roy Crosby New York City Port Jervis Bertram van Patten Crosby Bertram Charleston D. C Cleveland Ohio Washington Weather’bureau Naval Observatory Sty New York Sun Marconi Say- Fille S.1 Cape ‘Cod Bis Panama Waa Meade Andrew Crosby Hammond

Election results of the Mama kating Horse Thief Detecting Society

The annual meeting at Circleville on October 13 elected officers including President William H. Decker and Secretary Joill Duryon. The treasurer reported $1,024.47 deposited for the society, which now has 130 members. Delinquent dues risk calendar inclusion and calendar printing is delayed until dues are paid.

Mamakating Wallkill Crawford Horse Thief Detecting Society Charles Brome Circleville Savings Bank Silas H. Dickinson Mf6 Pociety William H. “Decker Land of the Living William H. Decker Areeesentient Jane T. Bull Jo! Duryon John F. Bennett Charles Houlislander Dolivner William F. Brown A. G Santee Louis B. Roberson D. H. Howell Pursuere Frank Bennett Charles Godfrey Elwood D. Noxon James 8. Green George Ayers Loren A. Coz J. A Bookstorer E. Bogardus Frank P. Milla G. Frank Anderson George A.clark A. Winfred Decker

Red Cross Appeal Seeks Aid for Distressed Workers

Zadie Lindingim, a new member of the Red Cross, has performed field and hospital work and now appeals for acting officers to aid the immediate needs of the service. The notice cites a 27 faten Vor STE context.

Mins Zadie Lindingim

Music Club Holds Afternoon Meeting At Wickham Avenue

The Music Club meets this afternoon at the home of Mini Mabel Sweezy on Wickham Avenue for the season’s fret gathering.

Mabel Sweezy Wickham

Merritt Honored as Temporary Park Commission Secretary

Clarence N. Merritt an expert accountant and bookkeeper was appointed temporary secretary of the Paterson park commission. The board plans a two month term starting Oct 1 with Merritt to install a bookkeeping system and possibly raise salary from 600 to 1000 annually. Fitzgerald resigns as Fitegerald departs to run a Hoboken theatre.

Commigeionera Fletcher Wilcox Merritt Fitz- Berard Park Commission American Locomotive Company Fitzgerald

Health Board settles tuberculosis case and approves commitment

The Health Board at its Tuesday meeting committed Mrs. Frank Bailey, a tuberculosis patient, to the Newburgh institution after Recorder Starr’s initial refusal. Chemist Bull reported milk samples from city dealer wagons averaged above the required standard. The clerk logged 22 births and 26 deaths for September. All board members, Health Officer Dr J L Hanmer, and Sanitary Inspector Z K Greens attended.

Frank Bailey Recorder Starr Newburgh Recorder Board of Health J.L.’ Hanmer Z. K. Greens

Newburgh Lad Tops Test for West Point Cadetship

In Newburgh on October 4 at Grand arrest school, Clinton G. Harris led the mental examination for West Point cadetship with 95 percent. Edward J. Wolfe Jr and Gordon Williams also ranked highly, while officials noted the process weighed mental and physical qualifications.

Newburgh Baturday West Point Military Academy Clinton G. Harris Edward J. Wollt Poughkeepsie Congressman Platt Harris Afr Platt Gordon Williams John D. Eilenberger Platt Dogn Gordon Williams Robert E. Brorton Edward J. Wolfe, Jr Vincent D. Callahan Waler B. Tongue Joseph J. Dawson Douglas T. Kennedy Roy A. Gmiand Reginald Conkling Judece K. Miller Maraball Lasher Wallace V- Canes John Campbell

Four Die as Freight Car Hits Street Car in Dallas

Four people were killed and twenty injured when a runaway freight car struck a street car in Dallas Texas on October 15. The motorman attempted to stop but could not avoid the broadside collision that crushed the street car.

Associfted Press Dallas Tex

Hawthorne and Dr Morton Freed from Federal Prison

Julian Hawthorne the writer and Dr Morton were released today from a federal prison in Atlanta. They left for New York after their release.

Algocintel Prees Atlanta Julian Hawthorne Dr. Morton Federal New York Hawthorne

Donation Night at Ridgebury to Feature Local Music

Blaze Hill reports a Friday evening donation event at the Ridgebury M. E. parsonage with Rev and Mrs Heroy hosting. The program includes piano pieces, solos by Mrs H C Hall and Miss Clara Myers, duets with Russell Myers, violin by Mr Hartford, a recitation by Russell Myers, and a post office conveyance pickup at Wm H Green’s. The Epworth League social and anniversary observance with Rev and Mrs Herry will be at Albert Turner’s home next Tuesday.

Blaze Hill Ridgebury M. E. Parsonage Heroy Elelo Hobsert H. C. Hall Holy City Clara Myers Albert Turner Russell Myers Mr. Hartford Oscar Myers Misa Twitchell Wm. H. Green Epworth League

Spalding Foresees World Tour Making Baseball International

G G Spalding former baseball magnate and 1876 founder visits the White Sox park after a world ball trip talk. He predicts the Sox and Giants tour will boost baseball to worldwide status within twenty five years and notes France Japan Philippines Australia as growing bases for the sport. He praises Comiskey and admires the trip’s scale and ambition.

White Sox Giants Australia Mr. Spalding Comiskey Sor Japan Philippines France Slater Republi Spalding Sox Auccess

Grace Vestry memorializes late Alexander Dewey

At Grace Church two special vestry meetings adopted memorial resolutions for Alexander K. Dewey a longtime vestry member and trusted businessman. The note lauds his faith charity patience and kindness and mourns the loss of a friend fellow member and upright neighbor.

Grace Church Alexander KM. Dewey Alexander K. Dewey Bim Jong J Aj Wood Osr

Fire Doused After Back Yard Blaze Near O Malley Barn

A fire broke out in a pile of refuse behind Vincent O Malley’s barn on Herri Street Tuesday evening at 8 57. A stream was directed by Assistant Chief Simpson and firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze.

Vincent O'Malley Herri Sitrest

Reorganized Drum Corps Formed in Stamford

The Charles Higham Flute Piccolo and Drum Band, reorganized from the old Drum Corps, held its first meeting at M. M. Sweezy’s home. Charles C. Brady to lead, twenty members from the former corps, practice begins on Oak Street with weekly winter rehearsals and plans for a dance at Linden Hall.

Charles Higham Stamford Conn Charles C. Brady Brady C. C. Brady B. Harfom L. Harford W. Harford J. Andereon T. Brundaga J. Ryan H. Ha M. M. Sweezy N. VanLauvan F. van- Leuvan H. Haines Linden Hell Oak Street Crackajack I Tts Ifr Sweezy

Silver Taken From Farm House In New Hampton Case

John J. Stage reports theft of valuable items from his farm and the disappearance of a termhand Elwood Houis. Missing are two dozen silver spoons, a silver watch, and a child’s bank with $4 to $5. Spoons bear initials C L S and others with C, Lucile gifts to Stage’s daughter.

John J. Stage New Hampton Goehen Elwood “Houis Lucile

Mrs Eaton Trial Sparks Plymouth Murder Case

Mrs Jen kie Eston was placed on trial for the murder of Rear Admiral Joseph Eaton in Plymouth Massachusetts. The report notes the courtroom proceedings and key figures involved in the high profile case.

Associated Preas Plymouth Mass Jenkie Eston Joseph Eaton

Officer Benton Improves Amid Health Update

Frank Bentom, 20, is reported to be improving after an incident during duty. Dr. L. G. Distion is overseeing his care as he recovers at the hospital.

Benton Frank Bentom Deer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nathan Ker Higher Arts Poughkeepaie Batain Athhlétics Earl Hopkins J. Blaine Worcester Horse Thief Detectives Red Gross C. N. Merritt Paterson Alexander Merritt Health Board Newburgh Lad Ridgebury BALL Grace Vestry Drum Corps Mrs. Eaton James C. Duryea Ethel Slater Sarah Durrea Slate Hill Oswego Fair Mexico Point Lake Ontario Wareely Elmira Wockes Buffalo Niagara Fall XL Crawford Ontario & Weavera Dewey Der Oserhent New Rochele W. A. Coeswell Pine Lone Mrs &. Crawford
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