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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1913

Page

6

McConville will contest case begun at Newburgh

In Newburgh on October 21 the Surrogate handled the will contest of Catherine Ann McConville who died near Pine Bush. Lawrence Butler of Crawford is executor. Hiram Messenger contends the will for Thomas McConville, Margaret Mullen, MaryAnn Hanretty and James Coleman heirs at law. Contenders claim mental incompetence and undue influence. Judge Seeger testified on the will’s drafting and witnesses Manning, Barry and McCarthy described the signing.

Newburgh Dovenoca Catherine Ann: McConville Pine Bush Lawrence Butler Crawford,waom Case Realty Hiram D. Messenger Thomas McConville Margaret ‘Mullen MaryAnn Hanretty Jamen Coleman Catharine’ McConville James ' McConville Raphael A. Egan J. C. Taylor Hella A. H. F. Seeger Bezan Todly Seeger John Barry Dentel J. McCarthy Mr. Seeger Miss “McConville Dudge Watt “Béeger Messenger Misa McConville Butler Jas. Butler Miss McConville McConville Bha Walden Bank Dr. Faulkner Walden Mary McCarthy Butler Battle Creek Mich Ireland Oman Judge Seeger Miss. McConville Testatrix

Resignation and relocation of Tetereational School official

Gefern reports Harry Greising has resigned from the Tetereational School, plans to move with his family to Pent Mich next week. William Williams of Sosiactown has been assigned to shift duties.

Suffern Gefern Harry Greising William Willams Sosiactown

Married at Boonton in Sugar Leef and Mountain View couples

Goshen October specials report Hazel Banker of Sugar Leef and Daniel Johnson of Mountain View married at Boonton last Sunday afternoon. Obituary notes record Henriette Baleein Loud, wife of William Loud, aged 48, at 252 Willis Avenue Bronx. Services set for Tuesday evening and regional service Wednesday October 10.

Boonton Goshen Hazel Banker Daniel Johnson Sugar Leef Mountain View N_ Shevelsee Tuer Henri Vee Baleein Loud Williem Lewis Loud Bar Willis Avenue Bronx Reginl

156th Reunion Held at New Paltz Amid Strong Brotherhood

The 156th reunion of the 166th regiment association took place in New Paltz with upbeat mood and stronger fraternal ties than last year. Officers elected included President James B. Oakley and Vice President Z G Rhodes, with plans to hold the next gathering in Highland. A tribute was paid to members who died since the previous meeting and thanks extended to New Paltz hosts and the ladies who organized past reunions.

Batardsy Ten O'Olock Eltings Oatley Z. G. Rhodes S. D. Barnes G. Rhodes Samuel Paltridge Highland Vne Paltz

Cox to Retire As League Head After Friday Meeting

Foughkeepsie October 21 meeting of New York and New Jersey Baseball League directors in New York will discuss plans for an eight club circuit adding Bridgeport Reading and South Norwalk possibly. Mayor Cox of Middletown, president of Nyandj League, will resign. Herman Landgraf expected to be named successor. A delegate will be chosen for the minor league convention in Columbus Ohio next month. Pfau or Weed to be treasurer. report of secretary treasurer and president to be read. C F Weed to represent Poughkeepsie.

Foughkeepsie New York and New Jersey New York Bridgeport Reading Norwalk Long Branch Ita Cox Middletown Herman Fnr Columbus Ohio William Pfau Freeman’ Weed C.f.weed Pokespsie

Cornell Plans A Heavier Line For Next Game

Ithaca N Y Oct 31 Cornell coaches seek a heavier line for the Pittsburgh game next Saturday and Harvard the following Saturday Special practice featured big men at center guard and tackles with Mari Mc Cutcheon Mehaffey and others pushing for starting positions The shift aims to raise the team speed and mass for upcoming tests against strong opponents

Ithaca N.Y Cornell University of Pittsburgh Harvard Moe Mari McCutcheon Sherwood Guy|er Ateft Mehaffey Cornell Sax Rees

Konetchy Likely Merkle's Successor in Giants Trade

St Louis reports that Konetchy is to be traded to the New York Giants to succeed Merkle. The deal reportedly offers Wildcn Snoderases or Thorpe as possible return players.

Konetchy Merkle St Lows Konitch New York Giants Wildcn Snod- Erases Thorpe

Lynched for Insulting Remark Ignites Tempest

An accused insul t remark toward a white woman led to a mob seizing him from jail in Sere and lynching him. Local authorities confirmed the unlawful act and vowed to pursue justice while preserving public order. The incident underscores heighted racial tensions and vigilante violence in the region.

Embassy Building Like the Duke’s Residence Planned

The new German embassy in Washington will imitate the Duke of Wellington’s London residence in design, as reported on October 22 by Assocated Pree Becka.

Becka Washiarton Duke of Wellington London

Borden Gives Its Drivers a Day Off

Borden's Condensed Milk Company allows wagon drivers in New York a monthly holiday. The firm employs about 1,500 milk workers, runs 2,300 trucks and 4,000 horses, and handles roughly 125,000 cows. It supports sick and death benefits and a paid day off policy.

Borden New York Leo Wen Bottie

Matthews Averaged 202 In a Match

Matthews and Smith defeated Reds era and Rickel at the Empire Tuesday in the first of eight series. The scores show Rickel 268 184 in winners and other tallies, with Matthews averaging 208 for the series and credits noted. Friday the Empire will travel to Monticello for the season opener against the fast Monticello club in a keen rivalry.

Matthews Smith Rickel The Empire Eizceas Pinshee Ee Ewe Ood Matthews He Pempires Monticello

Twelve Teams Enter 3 Men Bowling Tournament

Following are the entries for the three men team bowling tournament to start soon at Empire alleys. Teams include Excelsiors No 1 No 2 and No 3 Elks No 1 No 2 Eagles No 1 No 2 Middletown High School Middletown Club No 1 No 2 Waalkill Engine Co. The list shows a local mix of schools clubs and civic groups entering the event.

Empire Sae Sums Middletown High School Excelsiors Elks Elke Eagles Middletown Club Waalkill Engine Co

Diaz Reaches Vera Cruz Safely After Voyage

General Felix Diaz arrived in Vera Cruz aboard the German steamship Corcovada. German cruiser Hertha officers boarded to protect Diaz from potential harm before he landed.

Diaz Vera Cruz Felix Diaz Corcovada Hertha

Delegates From 30 Countries Arrive for WCTU Convention

Delegates from thirty countries arrive in New York for the Women's Christian Temperance Union triennial convention set to begin in Brooklyn on Friday. The state convention finished its sessions today.

Associated Press New York Women's Christian Temperance Union Brooklyn

Geleenheimer Mayfield wedding at Grace Church Port Jervis

Miss Margaret Mayfeld and Edward Geisenheimer Jr were married at Grace Church Port Jervis by Rev. Uriah Symonds in an intimate ceremony with relatives. The couple planned a brief honeymoon by Erie 176 to Middletown and New York City before settling on Ball Street.

Geleenheimer Mayfield Port Jervis Margaret Mayfeld Edw. Geisenheimer, Jr Grace Church Uriah Symonds Mirelda Bross Fred Reuling Mitchell Ae Me Mia Gelsenheimer Erie Middletown New York City Ball Street

Major Roosa's Men to Learn Their Rifles

Albany Oct 10 Major Philip G Roosa of the second battalion Tenth Infantry National Guard announced plans for a rifle care and use course. Lieutenant W W Waterman will lead weekly sessions at the state armory beginning next week with squads drawn from all companies to understand and handle rifles thoroughly.

Albany W. W. ‘Waterman Roosa Alina State Armory

Dr Wight Chosen Moderator of Synod

Auburn New York October 22. Rev B Van Dyke Wight D D pastor of Webb Horton Memorial Church Middletown was unanimously chosen moderator of the Synod.

Auburn B. van Dyke Wight Webb- Horton Memorial Church Middletown Synod of

Delegates to Synod Include City Doctors

New York state delegates open meetings with Dr. Wight and E. T. Hanford of this city among the attendees as part of last night’s Synod proceedings.

Dr. Wight and ET Hanford

Deer Struck and Killed by O. W. I Train Near Storm King

A deer was struck and killed by West Shore trains No. 19 northbound near Storm King mountain on the West Shore tracks about 9 15 Wednesday morning. Conductor Warren and engineer Vandermark were aboard. The deer was not seen until impact and left beside the rails awaiting burial by protectors.

Warren Vandermark Storm King Mountain West Shore

Plymouth Witness Admits Inability to Trace Poison

State Officer John Scott testified in the Exton trial that he could not trace the poison or its source used to kill the Admiral. The statement places focus on gaps in evidence and the investigation’s challenges.

Plymouth Mass John Scott Exton

Wallkill Valley Farmers Seek New Location for Outing

Walden October meeting of the Waldill Valley Farmers Association discussed securing a proper site for the annual outing. A bid from Jacob and Renwick Walker offered $200 plus racetrack upkeep for Walden Driving Park and Gillespie's Grove for two days. The committee was tasked with finding an alternative location after the price was deemed excessive, as Walker Brothers may host a substitute if terms aren’t agreed.

Walden Waldill Valley John ,K., Brown B. DuBois Jonathan Hawkins John Ahrens Robert Colwell Sa|fure Farmers’ Association Walker’ Brothers

Maryland coastal storm floods shore towns

Maryland's eastern shore faced a furious storm during the night. The tidewater reached the highest level in twenty years, flooding water fronts. In Salisbury forty people were rescued with difficulty in rowboats.

Baltimore Maryland Salisbury

French Cruiser Conde Sent to Mexico

Paris October 22 France orders the cruiser Conde to Mexico to protect its legation and other French interests in the turbulent country.

Conde Mexico Paris France

Judge Tompkins Sits In Ulster Trial Term

Kingston October trial term of the supreme court convened in the court house with Justice Arthur Tompkins of Nyack presiding. He sits due to cases involving Justice Hasbrouck, who will preside later. term expected to last two weeks as Hasbrouck travels to Sullivan County in the third week. Tompkins brought his stenographer T J Weatherly, with Benjamin Fater of Ellenville as grand jury foreman. After jurors were sworn, they adjourned to their rooms and then to begin civil calendar business, which holds 249 cases with 17 on the preferred list.

Kingston Supreme Court Court Boase Arthur Tompkins Nyack Justice Tompkins Hasbrouck Sullivan County Tom Tompking

Sulzer To Speak In The West

Kensan City Mo Oct 21 William Sulzer has accepted an invitation to speak on his impeachment in Convention Hall here He will announce the date later.

Kensan City William Sulzer

Senate leaders demand resignation or return to work

Washington Oct 2 Associated Press reports leaders from both sides attacked Senate attendance and urged the senators either resign or resume work, criticizing the lack of presence in sessions. The exchange underscores deep partisan tension over procedural duties.

Washington, D.C Senate

Actress Disfigured for Life by Leopard in Rome

Rome, Oct. 19. Adriana Costamagna, an actress, was badly bitten and clawed by a leopard during a biascope picture scene. Keepers refrained from firing to avoid hurting her. They finally restrained the animal, and she was taken to a hospital where doctors say she will recover though her face and arms will be permanently disfigured.

Rome Adriana Sostamagus Misa Costamagna

Taft Speaks at Dedication of Princeton Memorial Tower

Former President Taft delivered the principal address at the dedication of Princeton University’s Grover Cleveland Memorial Tower. Judge Taft praised Cleveland as a strong thinker and leader, noting his disciplined mind and broad knowledge of affairs despite party shifts and distrust of new doctrines.

Princeton

England Accepts Our Invitation to Panama Canal Opening

London reports England has accepted the invitation to send a fleet for the opening of the Panama Canal. The announcement places emphasis on a formal, historic international ceremony with naval presence planned by England.

England Associated Press London Panama Canal

Texas battleship Texas arrives for acceptance trial

Associated Press reports in Rockland Maine on October 22 that the battleship Texas, the greatest American warship, arrived for her acceptance trials.

Texas AT Rockland Rockland Maine Texas

Trees Crushed by High Winds Across City

During Monday evening strong winds toppled a large tree in front of George Hawkins at 55 Highland Avenue causing partial street blockage. A Washington Street tree between Spring and Academy avenues also fell. Across the city signs awnings and branches were damaged with other reports of wind-related harm.

George Hawkins Highland Avenue Washington Street Spring Street Academy Avenue

Seward Earns Place on National Dairy Show Team

W. B. Seward, a four year agriculture student at Delaware College near Philadelphia, earned high honors by placing on the diary judging team for the National Dairy Show in Chicago. He led with a 92.5 percent average and will compete against top teams from thirteen large agricultural colleges.

Wiliam Seward Delaware College Philadelphia United States Chicago

Harrimans Host Luncheon for Miss Crocker in Goshen

Mrs E Henry Harriman and Miss Carol Harriman hosted a luncheon in town for Miss Ethel Crocker, daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Crocker. Mrs Harriman plans an autumn house party and will host a dance Friday night at the Goshen Inn, with her Ramapo Hills home in autumn.

E. Henry Harriman Carol Harriman St. Regia Ethel Crocker Wiliam H. Crocker Harriman Arden Hoare Ramapo Hills Goshen Inn New York American

Governor to aid Lynch nomination as State Labor Commissioner

Albany October 71 Governor Giran announced plans to back James N. Lynch of Syracuse for State Labor Commissioner. Lynch is presented as the preferred candidate amid the governor's effort to fill the labor post.

Albany Giran Aidit James N. Lynch Syracuse

New York Board Names Consulting Ophthalmologist

At a Board of Health meeting on October 14, Dr. Flord H. Cook was named consulting ophthalmologist to the Municipal Sanatorium at Otisville. He also serves in a similar role at the Middletown Free Dispensary. his offices are in the Times-Press building.

Board of Health Department of Health City of New York Flord H. Cook Otis ‘Ville Cook Middletown Free Dispensary Times-Press

Senate confirms postmaster at Washington Title

The Senate confirmed Frank Yamany as postmaster at Washington. The joint resolution previously adopted authorizes the reinstatement of Adolph Unger as a cater at the Military Academy. Time and place notes include Washington Tilie.

Wasehimlton Senate Adolph Unger Militare Academy Frank Yamany Weshing-ten Tilie

Balkan War Deficit Sparks Plan To Borrow 30 Million

Vienda reports loans of thirty million dollars will be necessary to meet the deficit in the acting budget for the first half of next year. The strain is blamed largely on the Balkan War. Geehen notes Thomas Halex was arraigned after arrest by Chief Scott, charged with intoxication.

Vienda Geehen Thomas Halex Scott Snell

Schmidt sane when murderer's act reported by AP

The Associated Press reports Father Schmidt was sane at the time of the Aumuller murder, with the claim made public today in New York. Funeral services were held for Leonard B. Garrison at his home on Cottage Street with interment in the state cemetery, and he was remembered as a longtime local marketman born December 6, 1880 in Warwick.

Associated Press New York Schmidt Aumuller Dlenisia Garrison Leonard BR. Garrison Cottage Street Wdeck iGosben Wailkit Council Gaz [Hise Ez. Garston Warwick Jarod and Freaxs Emily (O Neal) Garrison

Duck Farm Man Has Bad Fall

Goshen October 21 Ike VanStrander of 125 Greenwich Street fell while leading horses at the dock farm last Saturday. He severely sprained his side and has been under a doctor's care since.

Goshen Ike VanStrander Greenwich Street Hastedt Dock Farm

Surprise on Her Birthday Delights Miss Wyekod in Gorden

A birthday surprise for Miss Myrtle Wyekod in Gorden on October 21 was organized by a party of friends. A celestial time visit was noted, with no special inducement offered to settlers in Argentina or elsewhere.

Gorden Myrtle Wyekod Argeontina

Prohibitionist Pastor Reynolds Seeks Assembly Seat

CHAS. H. Reynolds announces acceptance of the Prohibition party nomination for assemblyman after Dr. Kirkwood declined. He argues the un-American saloon is morally wrong and should be abolished by voting on election day, stating he will stand up and be counted in the holy cause.

Tites-Preas Robert 0. Kirkwood Prohibition Kirkwood Chas. H. Reynolds

Police recover stolen bicycle in Linden Hall case

Police recovered a bicycle stolen from R C Maline, Linden Hall manager, on October 6 and linked it to 13 year old Reymond Gifold. The youth, from New Hampton, reportedly rode the wheel to a repair shop where it was recognized. He is to be brought to the city for questioning.

R. C. Maline Linden Hall Anc Reymond Gifold Teese Rochester Bohol Bifold F. A Tears McCeach New Hampton

Roosevelt at Rio Arrives to Warm Official Welcome

Roosevelt landed at Rio de Janeiro and was greeted by a large official turnout including the cabinet, diplomatic corps, and congressional delegations. He was escorted to Guanabara Palace where he will reside during his stay.

Rio Jantero Theotorn’ Roosevelt Casinet Guanadara Palace Hin Sisyere

Fewer Sunday School Pupils Reported by Episcopal Committee

New York Oct 21 The Episcopal convention heard that Sunday school pupils are sixteen thousand fewer than three years ago. The committees urged making Sunday schools more attractive to draw in pupils.

New York Episcopal Convention Episcopal

Guests at a theatre party in New York

Newburgh guests Mr and Mrs W L Walker and Miss Lxtelle Ciel daughter of ex Gov Odell attended a tax party at the Knickerbocker Theatre New York Saturday night. The group went to a Delmonico supper and dance. Also present were Mrs E M Manning and her daughter Mrs Dedier S Hil and Henry Sato. Mr and Mrs Welker have just left their country home in New Windsor and returned to 30 West Fitzpatrick Street

Newburgh W. L Walker Lxtelle Ciel exGov Odell George C. Jones Buckingham Knickerbocker Theatre New York Henry Sato Welker New Windsor West Fitzpadoth Street

Mrs Sulzer's Sister Loses State Bridal

Ming Eamee tines V. Redelheim of Philadelphia, sister in law of former Governor William Sulzer, will wed Walter M. Friedeabdare of Cleveland in Albany, canceling earlier plans at the Pearl House. A marriage license was issued today and the bride elect was excused from certain duties.

Philadelphs Ming Eamee Tines

St John Family Returns From Summer Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles St John left Tall City after visiting relatives and began their journey home to Rome ic Hondersontilia North Carolina. Their trip scene mentions Hendersonville in the western mountains near Asheville at an elevation around two thousand three hundred eighty feet. The article notes limited patronage from southern poor travelers from Alabama Georgia Louisiana and Florida who visited the Carvlias Mountains for summer vacations.

ST. Johns Charles St John Tall City Rome Hondersontilia Hendersonville Sittning Seg Jerel Pordertis Unica

General Sickles Celebrates Anniversary Quietly at Home

General Sickles marked his veteran pinetr-thing anniversary with no public festivities. He kept to his daily routine, took a midday nap, and declined callers at his house. He said he was feeling very well and hoped to live to a high old age.

van m. Sienies

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