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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1913
Page
2
An ad for the Orange County Times-Press highlights commercial printing capabilities, quality work, and prompt service. It mentions acceptable obituary notices, required signed communications, and return postage, noting limited space for free notices and a focus on proper submission details.
Oct 28 in American history recalls Washington leading Continental forces against British General Clinton at White Plains where Washington faced defeat. Also notes 1808 Hooker’s forces repelling a Confederate night attack near Chattanooga securing fords on the Tennessee River for Union supply lines.
The piece argues the Wilson-Underwood tariff mirrors 1894 harms, detailing a revenue loss of seventy to one hundred million dollars boosted by imports and a resulting federal deficit around 205 million. It cites job losses, higher food costs, and delayed price relief, predicting three years for any meaningful sugar price drop and no drop in purchasing power.
Bondholders acquire fourteen miles of track from Dolson Avenue to Unionville and plan to organize a corporation to operate passenger service nearly every two hours. The new gasoline propelled cars will connect Middletown with Unionville, enabling quick trips to theaters and social events, with small plots for chicken farms and gardens along the route. Local editors express cautious optimism, while political commentary questions Democratic support and predicts growth for the city.
An official report notes U S exports of beef and cattle fell from 1914 peak of 41 million dollars in the first four months to about 1 million dollars this year. The Newark Evening Star laments the loss of national patrimony and warns of penalties on the people due to reduced exports.
John B Swezey, a Republican candidate, seeks re election to the Orange County Surrogate post. The Surrogate's Court handles probate and settlement of estates. The article endorses Swezey as capable to manage these important duties.
A panel member left school at 13 to work as a messenger then telegraph operator. He later joined the Erie Railroad as a trackman and operator, studied law, and after admission to practice he achieved success and was elected to the state senate, earning praise for his handwork and ability.
A garbled news snippet notes former Governor Sairar and Governor Sulzer addressing alleged improprieties within the Mifereneea and Tammany networks. It suggests public exposure of devious methods and calls for scrutiny of political subcommittees and proceedings.
The Newburgh Journal argues Sulzer’s impeachment was a political misstep by Tammany Hall. It praises Sulzer for resisting the invisible chief of the party and predicts his election in the sixth district. The piece contends the impeachment will backfire on Tammany and restore popular governance in the state.
An election near brings William F. Durland into focus as a candidate for Superintendent of the Poor. The candidate outlines success at Orange Farm as a dairy and grain producer, notes a strong dairy output, a corn crop, and a record of caring for the poor, arguing his short term has built knowledge to manage the county’s poor administration.
Hon Joharn Swerer nominated to succeed himself as Senator by Orange County Republicans delivers a strong defense of his record. The San Remate’s office handles final affairs of estates and legal matters, requiring keen judgment to ensure justice in complicated probate and dispute cases.
The speaker lauds Murrogate Wezey for a remarkable probate judge record with no successful appeals against his decisions. They praise his duties as exact and fair, noting he has achieved a level of justice that few probate judges in the state have reached and advocate reelection.
The Republican county ticket, led by John B Sweetey for Burrogate, promises experienced officials. Elwood Smith, Special Burrogate candidate, is known countywide for Board of Supervisors service. Thomas B Gibson, County Treasurer hopeful, is the ticket’s only regional representative. Stephen B Heaton of Monroe served as Coroner for years.
Thomas G. Gibson of Walden Republican nominee for County Treasurer is well qualified with extensive experience handling county funds and court accounts. The office manages over a million dollars annually. Gibson’s reputation as a careful, capable official promises a strong vote in the off year.
Greenville Oct 22 Special members of Shawancunk Grange No 1W18 will host a hot chicken pie supper at Grange Mall Thursday evening. The menu includes chicken pie mashed potatoes pickles cabbage salad bread pumpkin pie tea and coffee. Admission is 25 cents. children under 12 may attend free.
State comptroller report finds Kingston officials careless in fiscal matters. Mayor blamed for mismanagement. Kingston seeks examination after taxpayers in Syracuse, led by John Cunningham, request a formal review of the city’s affairs.
A collage of quotes from multiple papers mock political events and figures. Items reference the Bearcard Oi Company plans, Wilson vetoes military academy disputes, claims about coal cancer, ex mayor Osborne jail life, Chautauqua impressions, clairvoyant wealth, and various satirical notes on politics, suffragists, diplomacy, and Lincoln curiosities.
Charles J. Boyd, Republican candidate for Member of Assembly in the district, is a former Orange County Board of Supervisors member and long time editor of the Orange County Press. He led the county’s first good roads resolution, underpinning a system that gave Orange County a head start in mileage. Vote for Charles J. Boyd for Member of Assembly.
Edward Northrap of Pine Island near Sihinat shares poultry tips with the New Jersey Recorder. He stresses clean houses, fresh air, and pure water, noting hens laid eggs even when temperatures dropped to six degrees below zero. His home remedy for sickness includes camphor and water, and he plans to raise 16 000 chicks next year near Edenville.
Mrs. Clarence Frice of New York City inherits five million dollars from the estate of Mor. Decai Morris White of Cincinnati. The recipient has a summer home at Circleville.
A Bulletin article explains that a common eye irritation from dust or smoke can cause deep embedding of a foreign particle in the cornea, risking ulceration and permanent vision loss. It urges public awareness and municipal steps to reduce street smoke and dust.
Ex Senator John B. Rose sends a wireless telegram en route from Europe announcing his expected arrival in New York City. Mrs Rose travels to join him in Astoria before returning home. Rose and his son Jack left October 1 to place the boy in a four year school plan in Europe.
Saturday morning he returned with Lucien H. Washburn a noted Haverstraw brick maker and Robert T. Boy former senator's secretary in New York. They joined Mr Rose and his eldest son who left in October. The boy Jack Rose attends a private school in Taszy France the boy’s full name John Hartlay Rose while his father is John Bailey Rose.
The Goshen Democrat notes an unusually large registration in Hemptonburgh with names from Go then Montgomery Blooming Grove and others who recently arrived from Dutchess county. The State Superintendent of Elections will investigate the matter.
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