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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1909

Page

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Evans Nominated Again by Second Assembly District

Charles A. Evans secured a third Democratic endorsement for Member of Assembly from the second district. The Warwick convention, led by chair Lewis Stage, approved resolutions praising his Assembly record and local service. Evans thanked delegates and affirmed Democracy as the source of prosperity, opposing only special corporate favoritism.

Charles A. Evans Democratic Assembly Evans Lewis J. Stage Warwick Stage William H. Nearpass Fort Jervis A. B W. P. Gregg Port Jervis Ira L. Case W. M. Clark Walles Macardell Wallace White Plains George Fleetcham M.N. Kane Thomas Watts William P. Gregg Democratic Party Albany Opee

Horse Named Maude Dies of Apoplexy at Orange County Brewery

A horse named Maude, eight years old, owned by the Orange County Brewery team, died Friday morning from apoplexy due to a clot on the brain during a one week vacation. The brewery keeps its horses well rested each year. A companion horse named Pearl remains healthy. Dr. Herbert W. Bush assisted and noted such deaths are rare, the first in twelve years of practice.

Maude Orange County Herbert W. Bush

Hudson Fulton Stamps At The Postoffice

Postmaster Ed Tompkins announces limited supply of Hudson Fulton commemorative stamps at the post office. The issue features the "Half Moon" and the "Cler went" of the Hudson, with Best of Yankee Lake reporting a Gambake prepared by Springstead and Wood. The event was a success despite poor weather.

ED. Tompkins Aberical Postofice J. G. Best Yankee Lake Thursiar Cave A. N. Springstead C. M. Wood

State Hospital Nurses Meet at Assembly Rooms

The State Hospital Nurses and Attendants Association of the Middle town State Hospital held a Thursday evening meeting in the Assembly Rooms. William H. Rogers, president of the Hospital Board of Managers, and board members James B. Carson and Ira L. Case spoke on duties, cooperation, and mutual understanding between nurses and management. Wages were discussed with Rogers offering practical advice to unite the staff.

State Hospital Nurses’ and Attendants' Association Middletown State Hospital William H. Rogers byJames B. Carson Ira L. Case Rogers John J. Haley State Hospital Carson Case

Death of Guardsman at Surratt Hanging

Charles Benkenstein died in Monroe on Tuesday aged 75. Born in Germany he came to America as a youth and served in Civil War units including Co K 524th N. Vols and the Veteran Reserve Corps. He later served as a guardsman at Mrs Surratt’s execution in Washington. Survived by two children Henry and Mary. Funeral held at Monroe Methodist Church with J J Hearty officiating. Isaac Nicoll Post G A R conducted graveside rites.

Charles Benkenstein Monroe Germany America Co. K Veteran Reserve Corps

Old warrant operative as colored man jailed for assault

A former resident, a colored man, was sent to Goshen jail for three months after pleading guilty to a 1997 assault charge. The incident at Fulton street involved a knife slash at a bar, with the suspect returning from Baltimore recently. The prisoner said he came back to see his ill mother.

Goshen Middletown Fulton Street Baltimore Jee Thompson

Rally Supper At First Baptist Church Sunday School

A talk supper was held in the parlor of the First Baptist Church by its Sunday school on Thursday. A large portion of members attended despite the weather. A social hour followed the supper. The event was led by a committee headed by Mrs Daniel Davis.

First Baptist Church Daniel Davis

Erie Caboose as a Peary Relic

Port Jervis wreckers recovered caboose 4235 at Shohola Glen Pa. It was a gift to Robert E Peary by Erie Railroad president E B Thomas on July 9 1898 and sailed north on the Windward from New York July 4 1895. Used as Pearys headquarters at Etah Grinnell Land during the polar voyage and wintered aboard the Windward after transfer at Prayer Harbor. The piece, later repaired as a Peary relic, remained tied to Arctic explorations until a 1262 return and is linked to Peary Arctic Club thanks for four years of service.

Port Jervis Shohola Glen Robert E. Peary U. S E. B. Thomas Erie Railroad New York Peary Etah Greenland Peart Prayer Harbor Cape Sabine Grinnell Land Newhursh Wiefeld S. Fores Broskiva Fores Susquehanna

Wallkill Justices Nomination in Local Districts

In Wallkill, Republican nominations were announced on Thursday. Jobe M Armstrong aimed for a justice position in the Spears district amid Edmond stricts. D. W. Shaw was named in the third district. First district committees reported no nomination.

Wallkill Jobe M Armstrong Justin Spears Edmond Strict Dren D. W. Shaw

Old Homestead Sold in Quiet Exchange Deal

A fragmentary notice reports the sale of a homestead for about $4440. The transaction names Angelina Lovel and Edwin Jones along with Mrs. Robinsoe. The exchange includes local family ties and a note of possession by the Jones family.

Angelina Lovel Fawin Jones Edwin Jones Angelina Robinsoe Exchange

Young Lady at Dairyland Takes Own Life

From our Bienville correspondent Miss Dora Joffe of New York aged 23 committed suicide by hanging Friday morning near Dairyland after a brief period at the dairy. Her body to be sent to New York for burial on arrival of relatives. a burial permit was issued.

Bienville Dora Joffe New York Monplaug Dairyland Comones Kelley

Mon's Newburg Trip Planned by Monhaven Bose

Monhaven Bose Company held a Friday meeting in preparation for their trip to Newhigh where they will join the Hedeon Follen parade on Thursday.

MON Monhaven Bose Company Newhigh

Forty Years as a Priest Celebrated in Newburgh

A large audience gathered at Columbus Hall Newburgh for a complimentary dinner honoring Very Reverend Dean McClancy on the fortieth anniversary of his ordination. The event featured remarks by Monsignor O Keefe and Rev Dr Salley, with Dean McClancy reflecting on church progress in Orange County and Middletown.

Columbus Hall Newburgh Walter V. Martle Dean McClancy Orange and Rockland St. Joseph’s Church St. . Joseph's St. Patrick Michael Bailey Monsignor O'Keefe Highland Falla John B. Salter Spring Valley Michael Salley LL. D St. Patrick's Parish Thomas F. McGarr Havergtraw John J. Morris Port Jervis Charles T. Murphy Goshen Mrr. Martin Alvases J. Alsdort George H. Alsdort Orange and Rockland Cornelius G. O'Keefe Highland Haverstraw Aloysius L. Blazink North Haverstraw James L. Crosby Nyack Patrick J. Q.meara Tremont Spring Wailer John XN. Boylan Hugh P. Colum Suffern Jackson Central Valley John Brosnan Cornwall Stanislaus J. Nowak Florida St. Patrick's James McConnell Daniel Sheeran James F. Raywood St. Mary's James T. Hanratty Michael Donnelly William J. Donohue Patrick F Peter W. Spellman Warwick John Tetreau Washinetonville Edward J. L. Kenny Roseton Martin Grasser Ardonia Michael Menfeld Congers C. T. Nurphy Thomas Prendergast Hugh Daly Middletown Salley Orange County Dean Me Janer Mar St Joseph's Seminary Trop Daftern Cardinal MecCioskes St Joseph's Church Sixth Avenue Washington Pisce New St. Joseph's Parish Andrew O'Reilis Yonkers Fiethers O Worman Prendergast Bian C. Madden Thoteday Dean McClaner Mid- Metown Priesia St. Josepa’e Church

Notable religious leader earns wide esteem in Orange County

A description portrays Dean McClancy as a clear forceful preacher and logical thinker. He attracts both Roman Catholic and Protestant audiences with ready wit and broad views, earning esteem and confidence among many in the community.

Orange County Ile Cow Mubicants Dean McClancy

Purdy to Retire From Holding House Role in Middletown

A.B. Tyrrell reports LL Purdy will retire October 1 after twelve years at the Holding House. Purdy will transfer control to Mr Freebill of New York, and plans to store his goods and live a retired life. He has long operated in the hotel business since youth and is now in his seventies, a figure in Middletown’s hotel scene.

A.B. Tyrrell LL Purdy Campbell Hall Purdy Freebill New York Middietown Boulfaces

Waalkills Treat for Women Helpers

At Waalkills engine house the company partly cancelled their debt to the Ladies Auxiliary by presenting a clam supper. A four member committee oversaw the bake, assisted by several men, with fifteen ladies present. After speeches by Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Robinson the evening ended with card games.

Waalkills Ladies’ Auxiliary George Bowers Charles Butcher G. K Scott George Fisher George Kaufman Charles Denmark Ars Ernest Hallock G. K. Scott Mrs. Robinson

Dr Cook recalls old home folks in Callicoon

Supervisor James H. Curtis of Callicoon received a message from Dr Frederick A. Cook, the North Pole explorer, dated New York September 22, 1909. The letter sends hearty greetings to his old hometown, praises his heroic endeavors, and congratulates him on his safe return from the frozen polar regions.

James H. Curtis Callicoon Frederick A. Cook North Pole New York ImpauneeeRe Sim

Murderer Gets Thirty Year Sentence In New Jersey

George Hudan an Austrian miner pleaded guilty but claimed self defense for the July 6 boarding house incident at Newton New Jersey where Mike Csongoval allegedly ran the boarding house. Hudan was convicted by a jury and sentenced to thirty years in state prison by Judge Minturn. Mrs Lucy T Judson Middletown State Hospital matron left for Rome to respond to news of the critical illness of her stepmother widow of Jonathan Talcott and sister to the late Dr Selden HL Talcott.

George Hudan Mike Csongoval Newton N. J Minturn Huldab Talcott Lucy T. Judson Middletown State Hospital Rome Jonathan Talcott Selden HL Talcott

Prohibition Primary Called in Middletown at Salvation Army

The Promotion City Committee of Middletown invites all voters to a Prohibition primary at 8 p.m. on Tuesday September 28. The meeting at Salvation Army rooms 66 North Street will nominate a city ticket and conduct other business. Signed Edwin A. Goldsmith chairman of the Prohibitionist City Committee.

Middletown Salvation Army Rooms North Street Edwin A. Goldsmith

CHIC AT WARWICKChief Hishan Sees Parade From Sidewalk

Chief Charles Hishan of Middle Town visited Warwick for a fire parade with relatives in private relation. He insisted on watching the show from the sidewalk and refused requests to ride, attracting attention for his self restraint during the display.

Charles Hishan Middletown Dar Warwick Advertiser

Mattison Twins Honored At Roberts Street Home

Mr and Mrs Jack Mattison of Roberts Street receive greetings from friends on the arrival of twins a son and a daughter. Mr Mattison works as a flaxman for O and W and the couple are noted to have many friends.

Jack Mattison Roberts Street Mr. Mattison O. & W. Flaxman

Infants Death and Cadet Departure Highlight Local News

Etta Mae Cox Lee infant daughter of Robert H. Cox Lee and Mary Larrie Cox Lee died at their home on North Street Thursday at 11 70 p m of cholera infantum aged 13 days There are two boys in the family Back to Academy Karl A McIntyre son of Maj A L McIntyre left Saturday morning for Annapolis to begin his last year at the United States Naval Academy.

Etta Mae Dasgnier Robert H Mary Larrie Cox Leemon Zhi North Street Fhursday Beckles Karl A. McIntyre Maj A. L. McIntyre Anpapolia Unitedates Naval Academy

Water Board resignations threaten end of Middletown dispute

In Middletown N Y the Water Commissioners Walker Blanchard and Hopkins tendered their resignations on condition the rest quit as well. Mayor Lawrence called for all board members to resign and appoint a new body to resolve months of discord and mismanagement at the water department.

Water Board Lawrence Walker Blanchard Hopkins Water -Board Doar Kane Mfr Times-Press Water Board & Body Board of Water Commissioners Middletown Robert Lawrence Geo. T. Walkee H. Blanchard B Hopkins N. Y Messrs Thomas M. Kans L M Lawrence Water Commissioners N. T Common Council Vatua- SM Yosr Tepeurel Tha Board of Water Commission Water Department Board N.Y

Robbery at Westown follows driver theft and porch break

Police received word of a burglary at Dr J A Kelly’s Westown residence. A watch and silverware were taken after a window was broken. Suspect described as 22, about 6 feet tall, 150 pounds, grey coat, mouse hat, tan shoes. Grand larceny charged. another suspect, Pearly Wyatt, sought for petit larceny. both may have fled together.

J. A. Kelly Westtown Thomas Brooks Sussex Goshen Pearly Wyatt Kelly

Innisfallen Pleases All Innisfallen Pleases All

The Irish play Sweet tonlefalen produced at the Stratiog Thure day evening under Knights of Columbus auspices pleased attendees. Inclement weather kept many away. The story is sweet and wholesome, songs by Bernard Daly praised for his fine voice. The production of Steel fnmis sallen was a distinct dramatic success.

Knights of Columbus Bernard Daly

One Train Rider Discharged In Court

William Christian of El Yjenville was arraigned on illegal train riding charges after pleading guilty and explaining his case. He claimed an eighteen month confinement with a broken leg and attempted work in Cornwall but returned to Biovrnike after feeling disappointed. He said crew members warned him he could ride if he stayed hidden, and he was later taken off the train by a local detective.

Wiliam Christian el ‘Yjenville Roberteca Christian Cornwall Wimonty Bivonrike Dicown

Mead Latta Wedding Invitations Reported In New Jersey Note

Invitations are out for the Gorve of Mead C Latta of Paterson New Jersey at Bethlehem church in Newburg for ceremony. The PEN Church of Pooghheepele and father cy are mentioned in the notice.

Gorve Mead C. Latta Paterson, N. J Bethiehen Newburgn PEN Church Pooghheepele Father Cy

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. A. Evans Messrs. Rogers, Carson and Case Surratt Otisville Erie Chichester Hoxt Ines Consider Dean M’clancy Pricets DR. Cook F. A. Cook Commis Westown
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