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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1913

Page

4

Large barn burns near Monroe after fire destroys storage section

Special from Monroe Ock 29 A large barn under reconstruction by Harriman Industrial Corp on a farm near Monroe was largely destroyed by fire early last night. The dairy and horse areas suffered, feed and hay storage burned, water was scarce, and only the one story dairy rear was saved. Origin unknown, near paint and oil storage. Estimated loss $60 000, insured about $43 000.

Monroe H. M. Tilford Dionrce Blombasha Firs Co Harriman Industrial Corporation Arly

Odd Fellows Visit Goshen Brethren in Orange Lodge Meeting

Middletown Lodge No. 112 members attended a Goshen Orange Lodge meeting Tuesday with Justice Arthur S. Tompkins Grand Master of the State as guest. After conferring the second degree a banquet followed with speeches by Tompkins and local dignitaries before a singing of America.

Mosben Middletown Lodge Justice Tompkins D. D George Draka Middietown P. D. D. Smith Warwick P. I. D. Penney Goshen John B. Swezey George I. Gregg America

New 16 Inch Main Connected to Reservoir at Proapoet Lake

Subcontractor Frank C. Hock completed linking the new 16 inch main with the reservoir at Proapoet Lake ensuring water supply in drought times. The village board will inspect the work on Thursday or Friday as water is pumped from the coffer dam to remove wooden forms for the concrete plinth supporting the large pipes.

Drownings Reported After Ten Inch Rainfall

San Salvador reports fifty four deaths from drowning as districts flooded by ten inches of rain. Authorities fear more fatalities as rescue and relief efforts begin in affected areas. In other news, Charles S Webster of Worcester elected Grand Minister of State at the hundredth reunion of the Supreme Council, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. A Hallowe'en party is announced at the golf club house with prizes. Goshen notices include trips to Pittsburgh and a visit from Charles Hawn Jr. to his parents.

San Salvador Webster New York Supreme Council United States Charles S. Webster Worcester Mass Golf Club Olf Amy Canis Misa Mildred Clark Stern Misa Finan Goshen Miss Wilsins Mra Northway-Merer Middietewn Wit Feave

Monroe Community Notices and Upcoming Meetings

Special report from Monroe lists Union Missionary Society meeting at Mrs. Henry Mapes home on Tuesday October 28 at 2 30. Oakland House repairs by W B Tench and police duties of Harry Osterhout noted. Surprise party for Miss Edna Miller at Mr and Mrs Clarence Zimmerman home. Young People’s Union meets with Halloween program. Monroe Driving Park Association first meeting October 31 at 8 p m to elect board. Gladys Cox visiting, clam chowder supper raises about 26. Card party hosted by Mr and Mrs John Breithaupt. Ladies Missionary Thimble party set for October 31 at Mrs George H R Conklin. Monroe High School faculty to stage Miss Fearless Co s play November 7 in Monroe Opera House. proceeds to furnish teachers room. Clarence and Mrs Clarence Smith back from wedding trip.

Clarence Zimmerman Franklin Avenue Young People’s Union Alvin Jangen Roe Pilgrim Charles Gregory Proctor Central Valley W. B. Tench Monroe Driving Park Association Monroe Corporation Gladys Cox Vaasar Presbyterian Church John Breithaupt Oakland Avenue Ladies’ Missionary Society The George HR. Conkiln Riday Tha Monroe High School Monroe Opera House Mies Fearlese.&& Co Clarence Smith

Cough Drop King Smith Lingers At Death Door

William W. Smith, famed cough drop inventor and long time Smith Brothers figure, lies near death at 86 after decades in New York and Canada. Wife Elin has not slept. physicians say only hours remain. Smith helped launch the candy business after 1860, once ran for New York governor on the Prohibition ticket, and reportedly earned hundreds of thousands yearly from cough drops since 1912.

Wiliam W. Simith Smith Brothers Company Mr. Smith Lye Elin Axgod Houte Padi New York Canada United States Exmeo Liles New York City James Smith Smith Ia

Knife Worker Under Arrest in Grand Larceny Case

Walden October 28 complaint by Samual Andrews vice president of Walden Knife Works accuses Thomas Morton trusted employee of defrauding the firm by inflating work totals using silos. Morton admitted guilt at exam and was held on $140 bond. case to be presented to the Grand Jury meeting in December.

Walden Samuel Andrews Vicw Walden Kuoife Works Thomas Morton Heo Willan G. Decker C. Hed Fowler

Additional Officers for Boy Scouts at Goshen Meeting

At the Hot Scouts gathering in Goshen on October 30, new officers were elected: Quartermaster Ted Clayton, Master of Ceremonies Henry A. son, Sentinel Harold Knapp, Master of Programs Marshall Swesey, Cook Albert Tannen, Anler Arnold Thombere, Protector of Colorn John Hanson.

Goshen Hot Scouts Ted Clayton Henry Alanson Sentinel Harold Knapp Marshall Swesey Cook Albert Tannen Anler Arnold Thombere Colorn John Hanson

Whittaker Child Fights Unclear Peach Pit Incident

Roland Whittaker son of Mrs Whittaker lies at Vassar Hospital in Donghkeapade after a serious accident described as a blow from a perch pit during a gathering with companions. Saar, a Goshen Democrat worker, has returned home while health concerns linger.

Roland Whilttaker Mra J. BR. Whittaker Vassar Hospital Ln Donghkeapade Shiseliy Goshen MW Saar Goshen Democrat

Prisoners Arrigned in Burglary and Larceny Court Pleas

A list of defendants in a county court arraignment shows Benjamin Levinski Bernard MacUuire Arthur Green Charles Gunt and others pleading not guilty to various charges including burglary grand larceny and attempts, with several held for county court and sentences suspended or set for future disposition. The report notes multiple Guilty pleas and jail terms including two to four years and transfers to reformatories or Sing Sing for several defendants.

Benjamin Levinski Bernard J. MacUuire Ombrattrona Arthur Green Bing Bing Charles Gunt Cleveland Ohio Sol Saree Sheltz Arthur Honey Clark A. Detrinco Sentenge Jeremiah’ Dhly Gulty Hilsworth Gannon Wilam Kerley Sterling Plgwory Anito Edward White Joseph Young James Kerwin Laretoy Fie Whe John Eckman Isuzart D. Ponelli Charles Morgan Tuxedo Nicholas

Hymeneal of Fay and Weber at St Andrews Church

The marriage of Miss Rose Weber and Walter Fay was solemnized at St Andrews Church on Tuesday morning at 8:30 by Rev Father Banabere. Attendants were Miss Dena Weber and Edward Fay. After the ceremony they went to the bride’s home for a wedding breakfast and reception with family. the couple will reside in their furnished home after a editing trip to Connecticut.

Tha Gugsta Jacob Weber Indy sBtote J. ‘Hoornbeck Ellen Jand Fay Ulater Faylett_Ebeneilie Connecticut Mica Kathering Wyndham Smith Misa Elizabeth Velknap Jerome Alexandee Norfolk Cana Amd Ware St. Clair Smith, Jr Mark Montgomery Smith Amoom H. St. Cllr Zoghaum Fentt Hand Zogheum Wilrad L. Cola A. D. Rogers Sullivan Nex York Mra. Smith Fortuuthia New York City

Fat Men Fell Before Scouts at Grace Church Event

The Men’s Club of Grace Church hosted a Sal tarcling at the church on Wednesday evening. A featured moment was a basketball game between the Pat Men of the club and the Boy Scouts, amid a measured display of civic pride for Scout attendance. Parish House meetings are weekly, with the community growing more attentive to Scouts. Regan is said to have questioned propriety and the sixth sense. Bryan has five women.

Grace Chanch Pat Thin Cluh Boy Scouts Ce Regan Bryan Bas Wenzen

State Hospital Proposes Home Treatment Dispensaries

A proposal by the superintendent of Binghamton State Hospital advocates establishing home treatment dispensaries in each city to treat patients locally who would otherwise need hospital admission. The plan aims to cut state hospital costs and reduce overall maintenance expenses, with figures suggesting savings across districts and statewide reductions. Wagner, a state committee member, attended a 243 to 600-attendant meeting discussing the proposal.

Binghamton Binghamton State Hospital Os Auneatre Albany State’ Hospital Tate

Beacon Scribe Takes a Flight Over Newburgh

Oct 29 Newburgh aviator Beckwith Havens launched a flying boat from the Chelsea hangar near Rose Town. He tested the wing wires then twisted the engine and sped into the river air, with Harry M. War Time Beaton reporting from a nearby goat shed used by the correspondent’s crew.

Newburgh Beckwith Havens Chelsea Roseton Havens Harry M.war Beaton the News toVen

New UAW3 Drum Corps Forms and Rehearsal Update

An enthusiastic meeting and rehearsal of the Higham Flute Drum and Process Band occurred at their rooms on Wednesday evening. Roscoe Adams was elected to membership. others are urged to join. A new bylaws draft was assigned to Colwell Landfield Crossman Sweery and Harford. The dance committee reported progress for Linden Hall event on the evening of Wednesday November 32, with high expectations for the debut of the group.

Higham Roscoe Adams John F. Colwell H. J. Landfield Clarence Crossman Wey Sweery Beldon’ Harford Linden Hall

Smithers Tin Wedding Ball at Gedmay Farry Hotel

Commodore Charles Smithers of the Larchmouth Yacht Club and Mrs Smithers celebrated their tin wedding anniversary with a large dinner and ball at the Gedmay Farry Hotel in Whin with more than forty guests. The event featured dancing led by Oliver Hartmann, a banquet in the grill region, and a gown of blue satin brocade with a diamond headpiece. The couple received anniversary gifts from the Commodore as guests from New York and Long Island attended.

Charles Smithers Larchmouth Smiluce Ince Commodore Ooulson New York and Long Island Society Cor

Elks Welcome District Deputy on Official Visit

Madictown Lotus No. 1987 held a meeting welcoming District Deputy Wilton Beanet of Port Jervia. Eight candidates were initiated and a special function ended with a toast. Delegations from Her Beswallen and Liberty Gap attended, with Sternls insisting on excluding bean labor.

Madictown Lotus Wks Rand Wilton Beanet Port Jervia Beswallen Dani Fet Clete Bart Mere Jown Cole Dorland Mr. Galdaw Lee l Latdaw Ask” Lawrence We Jlam Princ Liberty

Gould Replies to Mayor on Sewage Disposal Questions

The council member defends collective effort and presses for full information on the proposed sewage disposal plan. He questions the mayor’s motive, cites cost figures around 26 thousand and 100 thousand plus, and urges frankness through the council before any action. He asks whether the state will fund or share costs and seeks specifics from consulting engineers Hazen & Whipple.

Doneon Ant Huila State Department of Health Teany Thave Hazen & Whipple Citten

Personal notices fragment from Western Union Telegraph office era

Fragmentary personal notice mentions Charisse Martin, former employee at Western Union Telegraph Office in Lake Mohook, two years in towns, and a reference to Haney Meola and Gardner returning from a vacation in Maryland or nearby. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or complete names.

Lberty Charisse Martin Thirtcity Union -Telegraph Lake Mohook Maryland Haney Meola

Dr Meyer Buys Fancher Property In Thin City

Dr Meyer buys and puriates the home and offices of Dr Edwin Fancher at 16 Orchani Street in thin city. Dr Northwar Meyer has practiced here a year and will take possession January 1st through the agency of W M Fiero.

Northwar-Meyer Sdvin Fancher Orchani Street W. M. Fiero

Labor union officials seek new trial in McNamara case

Thirty labor union officials tied to the McNamara explosions are summoned before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals seeking a new trial. The government outlines the reasons for the requested retrial amid ongoing counter espionage and labor dispute tensions.

Associated Press McNamara United States Circuit Court of Appeals

Funeral for John J Clafly Held at Mount Carmel

Funeral services for John J Clafly were held at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel with a requiem mass by Rev Michael Partington. Interment followed in St Joseph's cemetery. Members of the Holy Name Society attended, including J J Dempsey. The obituary notes several present community figures and pallbearers.

Claffy John 7 Clafly Bern Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Wedneslay Shorinp Michael Partington St Joseph's Cemetery Heaters Holy Name Society J. J. Dempsey J. Rerolds Jamie Mahon William Waizonegeer J. H. Gavin Frank Mo Kara Tore Sorel Gidates

Voter figures urge tax reform amid city finances

The present campaign highlights total tax collections and assessments from 1909 to 1913, with 1912 and 1913 figures showing rising obligations. It notes projected expenses under Democratic administration, a proposed total tax of about 199,480 dollars, and outstanding street work bonds of 35,000 dollars under Mayor Cox.

Cox Zerm Don

Wallkill League Endorsements For Local Officials

The Executive Committee of the Citizens' League of Wallkill endorsed candidates for town offices after review. Endorsements include Hig Supervisor William R. Walce and Hanford Terwilliges for Highway Superintendent, Jarvis W. Miller for Justice second district, William Puff and Merrit Parsons for Justice third district, and J. Ailen Ralston for Collector among others. No endorsements for three constables. Members pledge to vote for endorsed candidates and nonmembers are urged to do the same. A campaign push for good governance and voter contact is planned.

Citizens’ League Wallkill Circleville League Hig William R. Walce Hanford Terwilliges Elis Elis. | For Justice of the Peace Jarvis W. Miller Justice of the Peace William Puff Merrit HL Parsons J. Ailen Ralston John& Crans Aestreet Fred VS. Ogden Frank J. Riede H. Seybolt Wiliam E. Winfield Constabie John A. Vandermark Benjamin W. Shaw Poxettle

Should Have Sent Woman to Paterson

Captain Charles B Wood of the city poor department received a commendation from Robert W Hill Albany for handling the Lillian Bailey case. Bailey, living with her husband in Paterson NJ for three years, could not be sent to the county institution as she was not a city resident. Hill says the proper step was to return her to Paterson and let Paterson authorities dispose of the case. The Erie news notes President Underwood and party passing through on a western trip with officials and a Public Service Commission inspection unit aboard various trains.

Charles B. Wood Robert W. Hill Albany Starr Lillian Bailey Newburgh Hill Paterton Kocal Board of Heaith Erie F. D. Underwood Eric Jas. i County James Donley New York Stevitt James Mackin Delaware J. &. Dickson Port Jervis Jereer Pubile Service Commission New York ‘Division Port Dereis Tressay Wedstidtas Af Letroob

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Lancelot Lodo Knights of Prihina Unnecy Pittsburg John . Dunn Mra. Morphy Piltsburg Tothornox Goshen, Cot Charles Haiwn, Jr Jersey City King Smith Beacon Scribe With Mrs. Smithers ELKS MR. Gould Fancher Property Hina Ro Agle Dartling Wallkill Leagues John Mann Jeasie L. Dubois Sarah EB. Everett
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