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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1909

Page

3

Woman Dies After Carbolic Alcohol Poisoning on Train

An unnamed twenty-year-old woman, of foreign birth, died on the O and W train near Gummitville after ingesting carbolic acid and alcohol in the toilet. Dr. Benjamin F. Neal failed to revive her. coroner notified. A Hebrew letter found, later translated, referenced family in Brooklyn. The investigation traced possible ties to Sarah Gonchar, a Brooklyn resident, with relatives and a backstory of illness and previous attempts at self-harm by another family member.

Gummitville Francisco Adies Benjamin F. Neal Ellenville Cristat U Hospital Hulett Perthin Corjoner Crist Sarah Gonchar Sarah Brooklyn Bedford N. Y Luzon Mondar

Ellenville Notes and weekend visitors in town

Ellenville reports weekend visitors from Fallsburg Schenectady and New York. locals, families, and visitors attend the county fair, while residents comment on new businesses and upcoming marriages and community events.

Water supply bills audited in New York

An auditing report highlights New York water supply bills reviewed by the center of New York work. The discussion mentions appointments for water vat elements at a rate of £2 per year and notes a water declaration related to a March event and involved parties.

New York Amana Ctr Eel Jovereit Penier Sts Svneos Idanen Witham &. Sehenp X Alien

Surrogate Court session aids estate transfers in Newburgh

Clerk T D Schoonmaker filled Surrogate's Court role during a session in Newburgh as Surrogate Swerey was away and special Surrogate Joseph M Wilkin attended the aunt of Mrs Louisa Cooley Wilker's funeral. Orders exempted estates of Thomas Holland and John Brenner Green from transfer tax. Armita S Clark hearing adjourned to Sept 14. The Dayton business announces merger of Thornton B and Tinsten Bartow with real estate offices open to public. Orange County Promitionists hold convention Sept 74 with Rev Andersen delivering an evening address.

T. D. Schoonmaker Newsurgh Swerey Joseph M. Wilkin Louisa Cooley Wilker Schoonmaker Thomas Holland John Brenner Green Armita S. Clark Monroe Dayton Ine Thornton B On National Tank Tinsten & Bartow Ataney Thornton R. Dayton Orange CO Orange County Promitionists Andersen

Resignation Accepted at Republican City Committee Meeting

A Tuesday night gathering of the Republican City Committers, held in the Corporation Counsel Ruchel Wiesins office, accepted Chairman James Brazee's resignation and adjourned with plans to reconvene later.

Ruchel] Wiesins James Brazee Adiouma Jaier

Farmhand detained for intoxication at Franklin Square

A farmhand was arrested around 1 o clock Thursday at Franklin Square for intoxication after being observed riding and insulting passersby on Tuesday and Thursday. He was held at the jail to "cool off" after the incident.

Franklin Square Thursdar

Death of Edward Cox local cutter and musician

Edward Cox 26 or 27, a Ole cutter and clarionet player for the 24th Separate Co Band, died Tuesday after noon at 29 James Street after illness from hemorrhages and pneumonia. He played at Goshen races last week. Funeral held Thursday at Grace Church with K of P members as bearers. burial at Hillside Cemetery. Survived by his father J J Cox, his mother having died seven years earlier, and was active in Lancelot Lodge, K of P. Born in Pompton, N J, but raised in the city and employed at Madden & Morrison File Co. He was a quiet, esteemed musician and a beloved son.

Sadie May Porter Waterbury New Paltz Thomas Sherman Vedder Jennie Vaughn P. du Bois Bunting Elizabeth N. J Augustus Bunting Ellen Ellenville S. Percy Hooker Albany Adto Wayside Inn Hooker State Good Roads Commission Casper Brady Brooklyn Samuel Brady Jehial Sheeley Waiton Sheeley Legene Gwendolin Valentine Jamaica L. J Rensep Charles H. Schoonmaker Airs James van Gaaspeek Schenectady Katherine LeFevre van Gaasbeek Edward Underhill Gloversvile John F. Norbury William Fater New York Forth Fuller New Paltz Normal School Lena Rosenbaum Laurentii School Brian Thornton Thornton Fred Hunt P. H. Hatley Wilkes Farre Knight Harlem William Gonde Dr. Sproat Grahamsville 42Nd Street New Tork Wiam Hearny Walter Fahr sIait Mitchetown Wostetaard Trainor Jon Epeniing Vata Canandaigua Charles Tradford Proiential Tuenrante Co Sarah Stephens John Atwait Trev FH. West Tritt Milliais Mass Ant W Parcells Norma Talal Wnday Barsetis Niatari Lana Clinton Avenue Cox Brothers Lulu Freileweh Cragstmoor Joseph Hyatt F —Milss Rachel Kortright Benjamin Wilhelm Pine Bush Kerhonkson Grace Dalry Asbury Park Christ Lutheran Church John D. Rippert Benjamin Schweinfest Main and Warren Streets Mary McMullen Falrsburgh wMiss Hila Hicks Edgar Lyems L. A. Curran Evelyn Hitchcock James Kinnard Michael Reynolds Providence Siemens O. B. Seaman Park Street John’ Siermons West End Swinton Port Jervis Hart Fate Matthew C. Julien New Bedford Mitchell House Archibald Freer Fred Douglas Edward Misner Daniel Vanderlam Ellenrlie H Orange County Fair Middletown Juesdar Edward Cox J. J. Cox James Street 24Th Separate Co Grace Church F. S. Smithers Lancelot’ Lodge K. of P Knights of Pythias John Youngs Edward Cranston William Remsen J. E. Corwin Charles W. Miller John N. Luguer Hilside Cemetery Lancelot Lodge George J. Skinner John J Cornelia Stalter Cox Pompton Madden & Morrison File Co Cox Clarionet

George H Blizard Dies After Long Illness

George H Blizard longtime O W railroad trainman died at 49 Ogden street at 7 15 after strokes over three years and a final one Sunday. Born 1855 in Mount Hope he lived in Circleville and Otisville area. Survived by three children and two sisters. funeral held at 49 Ogden street then buried in Circleville. Frank Clarke Meath Hill Highland Lake dies suddenly at 6 10 am after apoplexy the day before. He was a Brooklyn copper smith who retired twelve years ago and lived at Meath Hill near Highland Lake. Survived by five daughters two sons. remains to 506 Clinton St Brooklyn.

George H. Blizard Ogden Street Wisner Avenue Mr. Bilzard Mount Hope Theodore Clarissa Bilzard Blizard Otisville Foley Middletown Lilian A Nelle May Frank B Margaret Thomas Hennessy Circleville Alice Joel Northrup Oalsville Bilzard B. R.T BR. F. Lodge Blzzard Frank Clarke Meath Highland Lake Mr. Clarke Bual- Nese Brooklyn Meath Hill County Meath Ireland Mrs. Clarke Clarke St. Joseph's Church City Mary C. Clarke Alice D. Loughran Jennie J. Dorle Misa Katie Misa Katie 5. Clarke, and Mise Agnes G. Clarke Frank E. Clarke James Mr. Clarke Quincy Mass Ms. Clarke Clinton St Erie

Lake George fishing tale and Erie crime report

A local recounts dreaming of landing a giant black bass on Lake George, claiming a two foot monster he hauled in. Charles W. Arklils writes to Erie Jersey offices alleging criminals harassed him near Campbell Hall on Aug 26, with detectives stopping the attackers and an Erie Jersey investigation ongoing.

Charles W. Arklils Camppell Hall Erle & Jersey Rlr Erie Guymard Campbell Hall Erie & Jersey

Exhibit of Furs Fills Two Windows at Dry Goods Co

At John V. Nemerest Dry Goods Co store an exhibit of furs opened Wednesday. Samples from a New York importing house fill two store windows, including mink, caracal, Japanese mink, fox and walrus skins in plain and painted varieties. Furs shown as coats neffs scarves and more. Prices expected to be lower than later in the season.

John V. Nemerest Dry Goods Co New York Father Amasval

Labor Day Parade of G L U at Newburgh

At the Labor Day parade in Newburgh the Orange County Labor Union will form the seventh division with A Dejan as marshal. Two bands will march. unions from bakers painters carpenters and other crafts will be represented. Port Jervis Walden leaders in the eighth division. James Hall and Wir Finn Mels compete in running events at Woodland Park. shot putting and high jump also listed.

Mewburgh Walden Wirfinn Mels Pnion James Hall Woodland Park

Mechanics Plan for New York Trip

The Jr C U A M will send a large statewide delegation to the Hudson Fulton celebration in New York on September 27. An order float valued at 3900 will represent them in the parade. Wailkill Council plans to join. Delegates from Wailkill depart for the Saratoga state convention on Labor Day. Middletown’s delegation includes Ernest C Halleck George H Weller William A Devoe and H R Thorpe with D H Kesner likely attending.

Hudson-Fulton New York Order Iil Wailkill Council Saratoga Middletown Ernest C. Halleck George H. Weller William A. Devoe H- R. Thorpe D. H. Kesner

Levinson Must Face Grand Jury Over Theft Case

Israel Levinson of Newburgh, a junk dealer, was arrested on a charge of stealing junk from the NL Central A. R. He faced reception of stolen goods charges and was held for grand jury action. Attorney Royce appealed to County Court Special Session. Royce’s opinion avoids release, noting insufficient evidence for release but enough to require explanation from the defendant. The magistrate’s holding for the grand jury was upheld on appeal.

Israel Levinson Newburgh Central A. R Peonmiers Court Sontics Levinson Tonet Levinson

Serious Illness of Selah R. Corwin

Selah R. Corwin, a respected townsman in his 90s, was gravely ill at his South Street home Tuesday night. He rallied briefly and was reported improved, with friends hoping he may yet reach a long life, though age has left the strand of life very thin for him.

Selah R. Corwin South Street

Chief of Police Rescues Weeping Girl At Fair Grounds

At the fair grounds on Wednesday Chief of Police MCoach assisted a four or five year old girl who cried over an absent mother who had taken a younger sibling to tour the stalls. After a patient search, the officer reunited the older child with the mother, who explained she had merely kept pace with the crowd.

McOach Fair Grounds Aba Axala

Cattle Vanish in Maple Dale Theft Report

Cattle from Mrs. McDonald near Maple Dale reportedly vanished Wednesday prompting a large local search. The animals belonged to Mrs. Michael O Connor and had disappeared without a trace, despite efforts by residents to locate them. MR Hiler's illness is noted as an unrelated brief report with Edward Hiler recovering after a Tuesday morning attack.

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Harriman Recovery Reported Amid Privacy Watch

Special to Times Proac reports that Harriman is believed to be recovering after a European treatment and Austrian bath course. Sources note a weight loss and privacy fears as journalists press for updates while Harriman remains indoors and under medical care.

Central Valley Harriman Tower Hill Lyle Herrisman Simny Austria Harritage Unien Express Chanf Fenrs Arden Associated Press Turner Ford Thea Hacknan Ramapo Mt, Ald Wood-sbury Bost E. M. Cunningham

Invitation Delays Eastman College Anniversary Note

Elfer D. L. Conkling head of First National Bank received an invitation to Eastman’s Business College semicentennial at Poorhkerpae. The letter was intended for C. C. Gaines and sent via the late S. S. Conkling. Conkling replied humorously that the address should have been Gelden street New Jerusalem, noting he studied there over 42 years ago.

Elfer D. L. Conkling First National Bank Eastman Business College Poorhkerpae Jastl Union Mr. Conkling C. C. Gaines Mr. Conklin S. S. Conkling Mr. Con

Farmers Insurance Offer From Boyd & Deming

Local advertisement from Boyd and Deming at 79 North Street MiVeowa NW promises affordable fire insurance. It claims access to 12 reliable companies and rates as low as two cents to save customers dollars.

Boyd & Deming North Street MiVeowa

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Carbolic Barah Gonchar Nathan Gon Ead New York Times Caronti Aida Isrourates Walt Theos Robert Manott Fallsburg Walter White Schitzhticoke N.Y Lewis N. Edsol John H. Kiuble Ulster Paint Works Hia Eleer Ida Kimble Clayton D. H. Webster Maddietowny Geo. H. Blizard Hill Dreamland Fish W. Atkins Lake George G.L. U Walker Valley Walker Valler H. Frost Shee i DeWitteres AL Scott F. Wandestmarkwee GIL Middletown Eer Razdaila H, Thins MR. Hiler Edeara Hiler bin Tessence Collaze Street Dr. Micks Times-Proac
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