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Digital file copyright by Cornell University Library 1994.Middletown The Metropolis of Orange CountyMiddletown Times-Press A MODERN AND PROGRESSIVE NEWSPAPER —TYPICAL OF THE CITY IT HAS HELPED TO GROW AND WHICH IT THOROUGHLY =-------= COVERS rfplf 1)Y ERTISERS wishing to secure the best publicity in Orange County will be furnished rate cards, circulation statement and any other necessary information they may desire, on receipt of request—Associated Press Reports, County Correspondence, City and Suburban News, together with Half- tone Illustrations, Special News and Editorial Features—make the Times-Press the leading Journal in its field. Daily, $3.50 per Year Semi-Weekly, $1.50 per Year STIVERS PRINTING COMPANY Publishers, Photo-Engravers, Stereotypers, Printers H. H. KNICKERBOCKER, ManagerMIDDLETOWN The Metropolis of Orange County Published by the Business Men’s Association of Middletown MCMX Extra copies of this Booklet may be obtained on application. Inquiries from Homeseekers are cordially invited, and any information desired will be promptly furnished. Copyright, 1910, by The Nation Press uWTHE NEW POST OFFICE AT MIDDLETOWNMIDDLETOWN O ITUATED in the south part of Wallkill, and said to have received its name from ^ the fact that the place is midway between Montgomery and Mount Hope, Mid- dletown is six miles west of Goshen, the county seat, and is pleasantly situated in an open, level, and fertile section of the county. The precise time when the first settle- ment was made in the village is not determined, though it was doubtless a few years preceding the Revolutionary War. John Green purchased about that time of DeLancey, a patentee under the Crown of Great Britain, a tract of land, including that where the Congregational Church now stands and the southern portion of the village generally. It is a Early History tradition that the name was agreed upon when the people assembled to raise the meeting-house. It was discussed something after this fashion: “What shall it be? There is Dolsentown on the south, Goshen on the east, Scotchtown on the north, and a place on the west called Shawangunk. We will call it Middletown, it being in the centre.” That portion of the city lying northeast of Robert Street is in lot No. 35 of the Minisink Angle, which lot was bought about 1755 or 1756 by Samuel Wickham and Daniel Moore. A settlement then commenced was broken up First Settlers by hostile Indians during the French War, but was resumed a few years later and just before the Revolution. On the division of this lot, Daniel Moore took that portion lying northwest of High Street and north- east of the line that divided the farms owned in late years by P. H. Horton and Thomas E. Hulse; and Samuel Wickham the central portion between the aforesaid lines, the whole of which was divided among their children and settled by them respectively. To Samuel he gave that portion nearest the centre of the village, to Israel the farms owned in late years by I. O. Beattie, Israel H. Wickham, and others, and to Nathaniel Wells the farm owned in modern times by P. H. Horton. Samuel was the first settler, and lived where Mrs. Shaw resided in later years. He soon commenced keeping a house for the accommodation of travelers. The Minisink Road being a favorite route for emigrants to the West, this early tavern was well patronized. As early as 1742, Mr. Clinton, a surveyor employed in running out lot No. 35, mentions having crossed the “Minisink Road,” in several places while engaged in locating and subdividing the lot. The road is thus shown to be of considerable antiquity. A point on the road about a mile west of Middletown village was known as the White Photographic work in this book by A. H. Still, of Mitchell Studio, and Ketcham & Milburn. 3Merchants National Bank 37 North Street MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK Capital, - - $100,000 Surplus Undivided Profits $85,166.01 Deposits, - $1,684,273.18 OFFICERS Garrett T. TOWNSEND President IRA M. CORWIN ' First Vice-President EDWIN T. HANFORD Cashier CHARLES L. BOYD Assistant Cashier DIRECTORS IRA M. CORWIN GARRETT T. TOWNSEND LEANDER BRINK JOHN E. ISEMAN CHARLES L. MEAD ARCHIBALD TAYLOR EDWIN T. HANFORD JAMES H. McELROY JOHN W. SLAUSON OFFICE FORCE CHARLES A. LYMAN, - Teller HARRY F. GREEN, - Assistant Teller JAMES N. MAPES, - Bookkeeper HARRISON M. CRAWFORD, “ FRANK HOUSTON, - FRED J. HODGE, - - “ MAUD HOUSTON, - Stenographer 4Oak Bridge, from the fact that a bridge made of white oak poles was used for crossing the creek; this bridge was in existence probably as late as 1800. The western portion of Middletown was included in lot No. 36, in the Minisink Angle, owned by DeLancey, and as he espoused the royal cause his land, except what was sold to Mr. Green before the Revolution, was confiscated by A Case of the State of New York. Three appraisers were appointed by the Confiscation State to put a value on the land, two of whom were Israel Wick- ham and Henry Wisner. Mr. John N. Pronk, from whose account in the gazettes' of 1857 these facts are derived, had learned from a witness to the appraisal that there was an earnest debate on the subject of valuation whether to call it six shillings or a dollar an acre. Wickham insisting that it would never be worth a dollar an acre, it was put down at six shillings. The land confiscated takes in the western part of the village and present city and consisted of about 200 acres. Part o* this land could not be bought for $10,000 an acre now. Other early settlers of Middletown were Capt. Jonathan Owen, Abel Woodhull, Daniel Wells and Nathaniel Wells, Joseph Baird, Wm. Baird, Henry B. Wisner, Mattias Keene, Daniel Corwin, Isaiah Vail, Dr. Hanford, Jesse Corwin, Elisha Cor- win, Gabriel Wells, John Wells, Moses H. Corwin, and Stacey Beakes, all of whom contributed more or less to its prosperity. NEW CITY HALL 5john McWilliams ROBERT H. HOUSTON McWilliams & Houston 25 North Street Real Estate, Insurance and Loans Selling Agents of HOUSTON HEIGHTS the finest residential part of the city—all street improvements, city water, sewers, electric lights. LOTS SOLD ON EASY TERMS Large number of Farms and Suburban property. 6The first store was kept by Abel Woodhull. Isaiah Vail also had an early store at Monhagen, opposite the White Oak Bridge mentioned above. At a Court of Sessions held at the court-house in Newburgh, February io, 1848, present, David W. Bate, county judge, Samuel W. Eager, Frederick Hoyt, justices of sessions, Stacey Beakes, John B. Hanford, Lewis Vail, Israel Incorporation O. Beattie, and E. M. Madden made application to have Mid- dletown incorporated. The Court appointed Henry S. Beakes, Israel H. Wickham, and W. W. Reeve to call a meeting of citizens to vote “no” or “yes-” The election was held at the house of Joseph Monell, March 25, 1848. The first election was held April 20th. Under the same date Henry S. Beakes, Israel H. Wickham, and William H. Reeve certify to the county judge that they presided as inspectors of election at a meeting held at the house First Election of Joseph Monell on that day; that the proposition to incor- porate the village of Middletown was adopted by a vote of one hundred and twenty-three in the affirmative and seventy-seven in the negative. The publication of the required number of notices was verified by the affidavit of J. S. Brown. The proceedings were approved by Judge D. W. Bate, and recorded April 7, 1848. The officers other than trustees and clerk were Nathan H. Corwin, Wm. M. Graham, and Edward M. Madden, assessors; Wm. M. Graham, treasurer; Hiram V. King, collector; and Courtland S. Hulse, poundmaster. RESIDENCE OF R. H. HOUSTON 7MEM. AM. SOC. CIV. ENGINEERS MEM. AM. RY. ENGINEERING & M. W. ASSN. BUILDINGS BRIDGES WATER SUPPLIES RAILWAYS TUNNELING SURVEYING EXAMINATIONS ESTIMATES REPORTS PLANS Constructing Engineer ALBERT GRAY NORTON — Architecture and __ Civil Engineering Times-Press Building,Rooms 22-23 Telephone 703 MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. The first meeting of the trustees was held at the shop of C. S. Hulse, on North Street. Stacey Beakes was appointed president. Messrs. Beattie, Hoyt, and Dusen- berre were named as a committee to ascertain the expense of Early Town procuring the incorporation, the purchase of the necessary blank Business books, the probable cost of an engine-house, and to select a proper location for the same; to confer with the owners of Protection Fire Engine, No. 2, now in this village, as to the terms on which said engine can be procured. At a subsequent meeting the committee reported the expenses of incorporation as follows: John C. Dimmick, Esq., professional services................$ 2.00 Israel O. Beattie, services . ......... .................... 4.50 Wm. W. Reeve, Esq., surveyor............................. 8.14 Isaac H. Wickham, inspector of election .................... 2.62^4 John S. Brown, printing..................................... 12.65 Total ............................................$29.92 Other claims were added afterwards (see below). The committee reported with reference to “ Protection Fire Engine Company, No. ■2,” that the owners of the engine had been represented before the board by Henry P. Roberts and Henry S. Horton, who had offered to sell at a “fair and reasonable price.” In the matter of an engine-house the committee reported that Richard Van Horn, builder, had calculated the expense at $350; that the Congregational Church had 8VIEW OF HIGHLAND AVENUE expressed a willingness to lease the ground occupied by the old engine-house for the erection of a new house. The trustees voted to submit to the electors resolutions to raise: For stationery ............................................$15.00 Oil and fuel .............................................. 10.00 Keeping engine in repair................. . .............. 15.00 $40.00 Expense of incorporation..................................$45.00- Total ................................................ $85.00 The growth of Middletown has always been gradual, and it has never been what might be called a “boom town.” In 1807 the population was forty-five; in 1838 it had increased to 433; in 1848, at the time of its incorporation, Gradual Growth ^ had increased to 1,360; and in 1857, to 2,190. At the time of its incorporation as a city, in 1888, its population had increased to 11,977. The census of 1910, gives 17,309—an increase of over 18 per cent, in the last 10 years. 9Middletown’s Leading Industry THE PLANT OF ...The... Howell-Hinchman Co. MANUFACTURERS Patent and Enamel Leather % Vt. * PATENT LEATHER For Shoe Tipping, Vamping and Facing AND A GENERAL LINE OF PATENT AND ENAMELED LEATHERS For the Carriage, Furniture, Harness Automobile and Saddlery Trades Dyed Furniture & Russia Bookbinding Leather Flexible and Gut Insoling Russet & Fancy Leathers of Every Description MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. ioIts present extensive manufactures, its valuable trade, its multiplied, churches, its superior institutions of learning, its large population, are all mostly of modern develop- ment. The construction of the Erie Railroad gave to Middletown Diversified its first decided impulse, and led to its rapid growth, to its stirring Institutions business activities, to its diversified institutions of charity, religion, and education. These results have not been wholly secured by fortunate circumstances. The leading citizens were men of far-seeing faith in the capabilities of the place, but they were also men of industry and enterprise, and knew that great results were not achieved by idly waiting on even the most favorable con- dition of affairs. They planned largely, they invented wisely, they looked to the future, but with steady industry they also toiled to execute their plans, to make their investments profitable, and render Middletown what they desired to have it. Middletown is sixty-seven miles from New York, reached by the Erie, the N. Y., O. & W., and the Susquehanna and Western Railroads, and is the second largest city in the county. With its location, financial ability, numerous business enterprises, its many social, benevolent, charitable, and religious associations and institutions, its splendid school system, and with the enterprise, energy, and business ability of its citizens, the Middle- town of to-day is only a beginning of the greater Middletown. The city was incorporated by an act of the Legislature of the State of New York, known as Chapter 535 of the Laws of 1888, and John E.! City Government Iseman became its first mayor. The city, as now incor- porated, contains 2,330^ acres. The city is divided into four wards. The general city officers are: A mayor, THRALL PARK AND HOSPITAL IIMIDDLETOWN SILK COMPANY COMMISSION THROWSTERS MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. 12Robert Lawrence, now holding the office; president of the common council, two aider- men for each ward, city clerk and collector, city treasurer, corporation counsel, city engineer and surveyor, superintendent of streets, recorder, two justices of the peace, and three assessors. Each ward also elects one supervisor, the duties of whose office are the same as those of town supervisors. A new City Hall built of brick with stone trim has recently been constructed at a cost of $80,000. The post office in Middletown was first established on the 22d of October, 1816. •Stacey Beakes was ^appointed the first postmaster and held the office for about ten years. The first quarter’s receipts in 1817, as rendered by the post- Post Office master, were $0.69; in 1826, the receipts had risen to $16.12 a quar- ter; and in“ 1854, to $257*79. The annual receipts of the Middle- town post office are now upwards of $50,000.' * James F. Moore is the present post- master. A beautiful new building of granite and Indiana limestone is now being built. The cost with ground will be about $100,000. See illustration on another page. Middletown has a most complete water system supplied by three reservoirs, located in the towns of Wallkill and Mount Hope, and named, respec- Water System tively, Monhagen, Highland, and Shawangunk. All water is of excellent quality but is thoroughly filtered before being con- veyed to the city. Two million five hundred thousand gallons is the estimated daily consumption. Middletown has a most excellent and efficient fire department, of which Charles Higham is the chief. The force, as now organized, consists of one hook and ladder company, truck drawn by horses; five hose and engine companies, two of them having chemical wagons drawn by horses'; one engine company, new steamer drawn by horses. The city has a complete system of Gamewell electric fire alarms, with, forty1 seven boxes in service. ... Middletown, has about forty-seven regularly organized charitable, benevolent, fraternal, and social organizations and clubs, exclusive of labor organizations, societies and organizations, connected with its railroads. Of the latter there are nine, and of the labor organizations, twenty. A fine State armory is-located here, which is the headquarters of the First Bat- talion, First Regiment, N. G. N. Y,, A. E. McIntyre, major, commanding. This armory is also the home of Company I (24th Separate Company), First Regiment, N. G. N* Y., of which E. Maddbn Decker is the captain. See illustration.. > There are two Grand Army Posts in Middletown, viz., General Lyon Post No. 266; Capt. William A. Jackson, Post No. 301. The .banking interests of Middletown are represented by the following-banks: First National Bank, capital $100,000; Merchants National Bank, capital $100,000; Orange County Trust Company Bank, capital $100,000; and the Middletown Savings Bank. v . This Bank was organized early in the spring of 1885 and opened for business on May 12th of that year. During its existence of more than a quarter of a century/it has grown steadily in the confidence of the community, until it is now Merchants known far and wide as a bulwark of financial strength and stability. National Its growth has been of that nature which appeals to every thought- Bank ful °bserver> showing that its foundation was laid deep and strong. It has grown to that point where it is the largest National Bank in 13MUNCHNER & PILSENER SPARKLING & CREAM ALES BEERS AND PORTER THE KING OF ALL BEERS THE PLACE WHERE GOOD BEER IS MADE Orange County Brewery Middletown, N. Y.STATE ARMORY, CO. I, 24TH SEPARATE COMPANY,. 1ST REG., N.G. N.Y.MAIN YARD W. F. BENEDICT, Sr. W. F. BENEDICT, Jr. W. F. BENEDICT & SON MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN ^ Granite and Marble Monuments The Largest Stock to Select From in Orange County WRITE US FOR OUR CATALOGUE “MODERN MONUMENTS” 57-58-59 MULBERRY ST. MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. ANNEX YARD 16Orange County, and, with the exception of institutions in the larger cities, one of the largest in the State of New York. Its directors have always been men who recognized the responsibility of the trust reposed in them, and have faithfully endeavored to fulfil the duties required of them by the National Banking Act. It has ever been the aim of the directors and officers to serve the community in which it is located, in a broad and comprehensive way, while, at the same time, observ- ing those principles of sound banking and finance which alone can commend an institution to its patrons. Many of the methods in banking practice, recently inaugurated by the Comptrol- ler’s office in Washington, D. C., have been in vogue in this institution for years, thus showing that the officers and directors alike have been animated by the desire to give the community the best service and protection. The Orange County Telephone Company THE telephone situation is handled by one company, the Orange County Tele- phone Company, which has a common battery system, and serves about 1,600 sub- scribers, including the surrounding farmers. It has connections with the New York Telephone Company and all of the Inde- pendent companies for handling the long distance business. The Company’s officers are representative business men of Middletown, consisting of Dr. Edwin Fancher, president; Archibald Taylor, vice-president; Edmund Millen, treasurer; John McWilliams, secretary and assistant treasurer, and H. Verne Weed, manager. The WaMkill Transit Company operates over twelve miles of trolley, covering the principal streets of Middletown, and runs directly through Mechanicstown and Goshen. City service fifteen minutes, Goshen service thirty minutes. The city is lighted by both ERIE RAILROAD STATION 17Gordon Lumber Company Lumber Coal and Building Material Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, Glass, Paints, Oil, Var- nishes, Lime, Cement, Plaster, Bricks, Sackett’s Plaster Board, Etc. 12-18 Henry St., Middletown, N. Y. TELEPHONE CALL 181 18STATE HOSPITAL gas and electricity, streets well paved, and a general system of sanitary sewers is pro- vided throughout. The police force is adequate and efficient. The free public library of Middletown known as the Thrall Library Building, is architecturally an ornament to the city, and is fitted up in the most modern style for Public ^krary purposes. The lot was formerly used as a location for the village school. Mrs. S. Maretta Thrall left a legacy of $30,000 to the city, which Li Drdry wjtj1 interest, was increased to $33,000, and with which the library was built and equipped. Mrs. Thrall by her liberality provided Middletown with a library of which its citizens are justly proud, and erected for herself a monument in this city and in the hearts of its people which will he as enduring as time. The library at present contains 12,000 volumes. The library is open to the public every day in the year except legal holidays and Sundays. The legacy bequeathed by Mrs. Thrall was to be used exclusively for the building and was so used. See illustration elsewhere. Schools THE school system of Middletown was originated by the holding of a meeting April 6, 1813, to take steps to comply with the statute of 1812 for the organiza- tion of the common school system of the State. The first commissioners elected were William Hurtin, Jacob Dunning, and Benjamin Woodward. In Organization 1844 a system of supervision by town superintendents was inau- gurated. Previous * to that several citizens were selected who decided upon the qualifications of the teacher. John G. Wilkin, afterwards county judge of Orange County, was the first town superintendent of Wallkill, which included 19FRONT PAGE AND HOME OF THE MIDDLETOWN DAILY ARGUS Foremost Newspaper of Orange County CIRCULATION 4,500 DAILY THE MERCURY The leading farmers’ paper of the County CIRCULATION 3,000 Published by the ARGUS AND MERCURY PUBLISHING COMPANY MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. 20CHRIST CHURCH (UNIVERSALIST) CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHWE HAVE THE FINEST PLACE IN ORANGE COUNTY AND INVITE YOUR INSPECTION KNIGHT CONSTRUCTION CO. Builders TILE-BRICK-STONE-STEEL-CONCRETE Argus Building Middletown, N. Y. 22the village of Middletown. About the year 1856 a law was passed providing for the election of school commissioners for assembly districts, thus doing away with the town system, and this system has ever since been continued, with some changes under the new law of last March. On the 30th of January, 1841, a meeting was held to initiate the work of found- ing the Wallkill Academy. It was started as a private enterprise. Stock to the amount of $3,656.75 was subscribed by 115 stockholders, the shares being $5 each. Applica- tion was made to the Legislature for an act of incorporation which was- passed in May, 1841. The building was completed in October, 1842, and soon after school sessions were opened, the first teacher being Rev. Phineas Robinson, who remained in charge for two years. For a number of years Wallkill Academy was continued under the plan of its first incorporation, but subsequently passed over to the village of Middletown as a part of its school system. The school system of the village of Middletown was always well managed and excellent results were obtained. This system was afterwards^ merged in the city school system upon the incorporation of the city of Middletown in 1888. The management is now under a board of education consisting of nine members with superintendent of schools. There are now eight schools in the educational system1 of Middletown. The high school was erected on the site formerly Officers occupied by the Wallkill Academy, and is a very imposing building1 and , with all modern facilities and conveniences. It employs sixteen Teachers teachers in the academic department and eleven in the grammar grades. The seven primary buildings are located in various parts of the city, so as to accommodate the pupils, but upon graduation in the primary grades all of the pupils are promoted to the Mulberry Street Grammar School Building and then to the various grades in the high school. The present superintendent of schools is James F. Tuthill. 1 Churches MIDDLETOWN as a village and city has always been well supplied with churches. The first, the Congregational Church, was organized June 10, 1785, and incor- porated August 12, 1786, and so far as organization and incorporation are concerned, it is the oldest church in Middletown. Rev. Walter Austin Wagner, pastor. The First Presbyterian Church of Middletown, as such, was organized March 31, 1828. Rev. R. Ogilvie Kirkwood, D.D., present pastor. The St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church of - Middletown effected a legal organization on July 11, 1838. Rev. C. L. Walworth, pastor. Grace Episcopal Church was incorporated February 18, 1845. Rev. F. S. Smithers, rector. The First Baptist Church filed its certificate of incorporation October 28, 1849. Rev. F. P. Hunter, pastor. Westminster Presbyterian Church was incorporated December 5, 1854. Rev. E. Van Dyke Wight, pastor. 23Telephone, 64 Middletown FRANK X. DIENST Florist Corner Cottage Street and Wisner Avenue Successor to Geo. S. Belding MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. ® New York Ontario and Western Railway Co. MOUNTAIN EXPRESS PASSENGER RATES, TWO CENTS PER MILE Daily and prompt freight service between Middletown and New York, and through service from and to all points in the United States and Canada. . For rates and information apply to J. C. ANDERSON W. M. TIEL JAS. R. DUNBAR Traffic Manager Traveling Agent Gen. Fght. & Pass. Agent 56 Beaver St., New York Middletown, N. Y. 56 Beaver St., New York Cigars Paints and Varnishes Soda VERNON DRUG CO. Corner Albert St. and Wickham Ave. MIDDLETOWN - NEW YORK Phone 9 One Block East of O. & W. Station Drugs Vernon—He Compounds Prescriptions Medicines 24NEW YORK, ONTARIO, AND WESTERN RAILROAD STATION The Primitive Old School Baptist Church of Middletown was incorporated May 29, 1871. H. C. Ker, elder. The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church was incorporated November 20, 1861. Rev. J. Wm. H. Johnson, pastor. St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church was established in 1866. Very Rev. J. P. McClancy, pastor. Calvary Baptist Church was incorporated in 1902. Rev. John A. Courtright, pastor. North Street Congregational Church was incorporated in 1890. Rev. Charles H. Reynolds, pastor. Christ Church (Universalist) was incorporated in 1897. Rev. S. Dow Butler, pastor. St. John’s.Evangelistical Lutheran Church (German) was incorporated in 1897. Rev. A. H. Schaefer, pastor. Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church was incorporated in 1875. Wm. E. C. Gumbs, pastor. Faith Mission was incorporated in 1889. The Christian Science Church was incorporated in 1903. It will be seen from the above that the churches of Middletown average about one to every 1,000 people of the present population. 25WHEN SPRINGTIME COMES Do you intend to build a dwel- ling, garage, stable, sidewalk or curbing ? If you do, there is no material more satisfactory and economical than concrete. EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT On account of its fine flour-like consistency it binds 10 per cent, more sand and in this way goes 10 per cent, further than any other cement. You are sure of the result in color, soundness and general econo- my. Tell your architect and builder that you want “Edi- son” and no other. Then be sure you get ‘‘Edison ’ ’. THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT CO. H. D. GOULD CO., Agents H. D. GOULD COMPANY Headquarters for Lumber, Coal and Building Material OF ALL KINDS Sole Agents for The Renowned Ivory Wood Fibre Plaster, known for its Superiority Over Other Plasters—Has No Equal 10 Railroad Ave., Middletown, N. Y. •1 Edison Portland Cement by the carload or barrel. A produCt put out by Thos. A. Edison. It is unequalled for quality and recommended by all architects. Used exclusively by this city in its North Street paving and repair work. Try us on doors, sash, blinds, glass, plasterboard, or anything you require in the building line; if we haven’t got it, we can get it for you. We are right in qual- ity and price and make prompt deliveries. Telephone 799 Regal Roofing; also Asbestos Roofing which is fireproof and indestructible. Will outwear steel or wood shingles. ProteCt your buildings with this and be convinced. ^ Try our tiger brand white rock finish- ing lime. Will not craze, chalk, work hot or burn, never pit. Costs less, saves labor and spreads easier than others. Once used, always used and recommended. Residence of H. D. Gould, Franklin St. F. J. Lindsey, Architect 26Thrall Hospital B y John W. Slauson ONE of the most valued and useful public institutions of Middletown is Thrall Hospital which affords efficient medical and surgical treatment to the citizens of the city and vicinity. It is a two-story, wooden building pleasantly located on Grove Street, and both it and the beautiful Thrall Park adjoining are due to the generosity of the late S. Maretta Thrall who gave them to the city. The “hospital idea” originated with Dr. Julia E. Bradner, at the time a practicing physician of the city, who still lives to see the practical value of her developed plan. In November, 1887, a meeting was called by Dr. Bradner at her home at which time nine women formed an organization which was incorporated December 6th following. This was named “The Middletown Hospital Association” and its object was “to build and maintain a hospital in the village of Middletown.” By Mrs. Thrall’s gift a few years later, of a lot and cash amounting together to over $16,000, the present building was erected. The ladies of the Hospital Association by diligent effort had raised $5,000, which was used for furnishing, and the building, furnished and equipped, was opened May 10, 1892. Since that time no one can compute the good done by this institution or the suf- fering it has relieved. The very latest, up-to-date appliances are in use and the medical and surgical treatment is of the best. The management of the hospital is most suc- cessfully conducted by nine ladies who constitute a Board of Managers, aided by an Advisory Board made up of Middletown business men. The medical and surgical THRALL PUBLIC LIBRARY 27Telephone 646 W. A. HURTIN Kaufman Pre-Shrunk Clothing EVERYTHING RIGHT AND RELIABLE 16-18 East Main Street - Middletown, N. Y. TRY A BOTTLE OF SANITARY BOTTLED MILK Direct from the Best Farms in Orange Co. Endorsed by the Board of Health and Physicians as the BEST MILK FOR INVALIDS AND INFANTS A. C. OGDEN / 25 Years’ \ V Experience / Your patronage solicited by 167 West Main Street MORGANS & WILCOX MFG. CO. Printers’ Machinery [Designing, Building and Repairing of all kinds of Machinery Fully Equipped Machine Shop 67 TO 73 HANFORD ST., MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. Life, Health and Accident Insurance Notary Public and Auctioneer A. B. WHEELER REAL ESTATE BROKER Hotels and Country Boarding Houses City and Country Suburban Property and Farms a Specialty 64 NORTH STREET NEARING BLOCK MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. 28work is performed by the physicians of the city who rank deservedly high in the profession. During the year 1909, the hospital treated 542 patients with an average daily number of 24. Of this number 462 were pay and part-pay patients; 43 were city charity and 37 were hospital charity. The hospital has to be self-supporting as nearly as possible, so a charge is made for service performed when the patient is able to pay it; but no urgent case, no matter whether pay or charity, is ever turned away without every effort being made for its relief. The institution has an invested fund of over $55,000, but, under the terms of bequest, only the income can be used for current expenses. The hospital maintains a Nurse’s Training School, the graduates of which stand deservedly high and their services are highly appreciated by the people. There is pressing need for a Children’s Ward and for more room in the general hospital, both of which it is hoped will be soon provided, thus adding to the scope and usefulness of this beneficent institution. Middletown State Homoeopathic Hospital By Dr. Maurice C. Ashley NEARLY forty years ago, in 1869, several of the citizens of what was then the village of Middletown decided that a hospital for the insane was needed in this vicinity. Funds were collected and a farm was purchased on the western border of the village, for a site for an asylum, as such institutions were Organization, then called. Dr. George F. Foote endeavored to raise money by subscription for a private asylum. To this end $75,000 was sub- scribed, the amount expended for a site and to build part of the institution, all of which was finally accepted by the commonwealth as a free-will offering from comparatively few generous subscribers. The first appropriation by the State for the institution was made in 1870. The original board of trustees numbered twenty-one, appointed by the Governor. The first superintendent, Dr. Foote, having resigned, Dr. Henry R. Superintendents Stiles was appointed in his stead. He served until February 9, 1877, and then resigned. He was succeeded by the late Selden H. Talcott, who served until his death in 1902, when the present incumbent, Dr. Maurice C. Ashley, was appointed to succeed him, and is now in charge of the institution. Among the early trustees, who were residents of Orange County, may be recalled the well-known names of Daniel Thompson, John G. Wilkin, Moses D. Stivers, James G. Graham, Henry R. Low, Elisha P. Wheeler, Dr. Joshua A. Draper, James B. Hulse, James H. Norton, Nathaniel W. Vail, and Uzal T. Hayes. The hospital was incorporated in 1869, opened for the reception of patients on the 20th day of April, 1874, and the first patient was admitted May 7, 1874. To give an idea of the present magnitude of this great public charity it seems fitting that a few figures should go on record where they will be permanently preserved. The farm and grounds comprise nearly 300 acres, on which there are thirty build- 29WILBUR VAN FLEET VAN FLEET BROS. DEALER IN Automobiles, Carriages, Wagons, Harness and Farm Machinery MANUFACTURERS OF Hollow Concrete Building Stone and Portland Cement Products SELLING AGENTS FOR Portland Cement direct from mill 14-20 Montgomery Street MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. CARL V. EKLUND, Prop, Telephone Connection MIDDLETOWN CORNICE & SKY-LIGHT WORKS 77 WEST MAIN STREET Manufacturer of Architectural Metal Work for Buildings, Cornices, Sky-Lights Gutters, Metal Windows, Metal Roofing, Metal Ceilings and Jobbing. Slate and Slag Roofing Geo. TV Walker, Pres. Geo. N. Morrow, Treas. Elliott Weed, Sec Castleton Dairy Company INCORPORATED Office: 90 North Street, Middletown, N. Y. Wholesale Dealers, Dairy Products Fine Bottled and Can Milk a Specialty CREAMERIES New Berlin, Chenango County Cook’s Falls, Delaware County Clark’s, Orange County Crystal Run, Orange County Middletown, Orange County John G. Beakes Erie and Pittston COAL 12 Railroad Avenue Middletown, N. Y. 30HIGH SCHOOL ings; the value of the real and personal property is over $2,000,000; the present annual expenses for all purposes, excepting the new building, are about $300,- Hospital 000, of which nearly $60,000 is received from private and reimbursing Statistics patients; about $110,000 is required for salaries and wages. Since the opening of the institution over 8,000 patients have been received and treated. Of this number 3,000 have been discharged recovered, and returned to their homes and society, and 1,200 others have been sufficiently restored or improved to enable them to return to their families. The number o*f patients under treatment at the present time is 1,996. The present normal capacity of the hospital for patients is 2,000. The hospital district comprises Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, and Rockland Counties, but those desiring homoeopathic treatment are received from any part of the State. During all these years, the hospital has been conducted upon homoeopathic prin- ciples, following strictly the practice and principles of homoeopathy in the selection of the medicines and treatment of patients. This is in compliance of the law under which the hospital was first incorporated, and the result, in all respects, would seem to warrant the continuance of the present form of treatment and management. In compliance with the law, a training school for nurses and attendants has been established and maintained for some years with the most satisfactory results. A few years ago all the asylums were placed under State control, and then became known as State Hospitals. A board of local managers with modified duties took the place of the old board of trustees. The board of managers of the hospital, as at present constituted, consists of Will- iam H. Rogers of Middletown, N. Y., president; Ira L. Case of Middletown, N. Y., 31All Kinds of Building Material Telephone 56 D. A. KETCHUM Goal, Lumber, and Building Material 307 to 311 North Street MIDDLETOWN - - NEW YORK Telephone Connection Shop, James Street, corner Henry Street s. B. CROSBY Building Contractor 54 GRAND AVENUE MIDDLETOWN - - - NEW YORK KETCHAM & MILBURN 55 North Street > Books, Photographic Goods, Kodaks, Picture Framing, Spalding Athletic Goods, Pictures, Engraving, Royal Typewriters, Waterman Fountain Pens. Local and Long Distance Telephones The Book, Stationery, and Art Store OF THE HANFORD & HORTON CO. 6 NORTH STREET - MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. is the leading store of the kind in this part of the state Eastman Kodaks Office Supplies Framed Pictures School Goods Ingersoll Watches Picture Framing Spalding’s Athletic Goods Waterman Fountain Pens Ask them for any book you see advertised 32secretary; Wm, A. Lawrence of Goshen, N. Y.; Mrs. Julia M. Cary and Mrs. H. L. Langhaar of New York City; Charles L. Mead and James B. Carson of Middletown, N. Y. The attorney for the hospital is William B. Royce of Middletown, N. Y. This handsome building is shown on another page. Business Men’s Association By R. M. Rorty ; THE Business Men’s Association of Middletown was organized February 3, 1898 —incorporated November 20, 1902. Its object was to promote the business; interests of the city, and incidentally to assist by united action every movement which tended to advance in any way- the moral elevation and civic culture of its people. In the twelve years of its existence it has accomplished many worthy and commendable things, it hasf aided to the best of its ability in building Up and producing concerted effort in comriiercial circles, it has helped to further every reform which appealed to its unbiased judgment,^ and has been as a matter of history, a force for good and uplift in the com- munity. The moving cause in its formation was the abuse of the premium business, an • abuse which culminated in that parasitic form known as trading stamps. In the effort to impede this form of the premium business, the trading portion of the community found themselves haled to court as “conspirators.” That experience taught them the necessity of a body which could act as a unit in preventing the future growth of such abuses, and also awakened them to the many ways in which they could effectively act MULBERRY STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL 33L. G. WILSON : --Dealer in — - Erie and Pittston Coal Office and Yard 80 WEST MAIN ST. MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. Telephone Connection E. L. MAPES Wholesale and Retail Distributor for N. D. Mill’s Cigars Cigars, T obacco, Cigarettes and Pipes Pool Table 19 NORTH STREET Phone Connection MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. 34for mutual interest and protection, hence the organization known as the Business Men’s Association of Middletown, N. Y. Its primary object has been to increase the growth and commerce of the city, to encourage manufacturing, to build up and perfect trading interests and facilities. A steady and persistent increase has been attained and the people of Middletown may be congratulated on the fact that as a residence city it has few superiors in the State—its schools maintain a high standard, its water supply is ample, its transportation facilities are first class. Every convenience which comfort or even luxury may require are here for the use and convenience of its citizens. Perhaps no phase of its existence has been more worthy of note than the unselfish service the association has had in the various presidents who have represented well the many forms of commerce in the city. No discords, no petty jealousies have marred its history, its fellowship has been full of harmony and good will, the only object being a worthy pride in our city, combined with a desire to further its best interests. It is looked upon as a civic force for good—a power for necessary reform, in all municipal affairs. Charitable and Benevolent Organizations IN the year 1880, the matter of establishing a Children’s Home for Orange County ■ was brought up in the board of supervisors. A committee, consisting of the Hon* William H. Clark, Selah E. Strong, and William B. Royce, was appointed to take the matter under consideration and report. After a careful investigation and examina- tion of a large number of properties, the committee reported that in its judgment the property known as the Israel O. Beattie property in the village of Middletown was better adapted for the purpose than any other property that had been brought to the notice of the committee. The property at the time was owned by the Mutual Life Insurance Company of the city of New York, and after negotiations a price was fixed by the company at $8,000. The price was approved by the board and the com- mittee was ordered to purchase the property, which was subsequently done. The sum of $2,000 was appropriated for the use of the committee in making such repairs and changes as might be deemed necessary to fit the property for immediate use* The committee, having completed its duties, reported to the board on the 21st of November, 1881, that its work was completed and that there had been expended $9,910.05, leaving a balance of $89.95 in the hands of the committee. Previous to the making of this report, the property had been turned over to the county superintendent of the poor, and it was formally opened on February 7, 1881. On the first day of November, 1910, twenty-four children were being cared for in the home. The Orange County Home for Aged Women i£ located at No. 27 South Street, in the city of Middletown, and like the Children’s Home is not limited to the city of Middletown with regard to the territory from which its inmates are received. It was incorporated in 1884, the idea emanating from the fertile brain of Dr. Julia E. Bradner. The home now has become a well known institution, not only in the city of Middle- town, but in the county of Orange. The cemetery grounds of the Hillside Cemetery Corporation, formerly Hillside 35OVER 6000 ARTICLES FOR THE HOUSEHOLDER You Know Us by the quality of our merchandise and by the reasonableness of our prices We consider that every person who has ever bought anything in our store is a friend of ours, and we estimate that 75 per cent, of our business comes to us through suggestions of our friends to their neighbors. This store furnishes general merchandise to consumers for 50 miles out of Middletown on every railroad. Every department includes the best articles that can be bought for 5 and 10 cents, also an extensive variety of higher priced goods. We can only suggest here a few of the 6000 articles you will find in our store: — China, Glassware, Notions, Underwear and Hosiery Dinnerware, Lamps, Hotel Supplies and all kinds of Toys Hardware, Kitchenware, Window Shades and Curtaining THE FAIR STORE J. J. REIGELUTH, Prop. 6-8-10 E. Main Street, Middletown, N. Y. Notice the Photograph of our Building on the cover of this Book & SONS Grand, Inverted Grand and Player-Pianos Have taken the front rank among the really artistic pianos by reason of their superb tone quality and the excellence which distinguishes every structural detail. The Mehlin “Inverted Grand” is the only “Upright” built on the principle of the Grand. It has the Grand Scale, Sounding Board and Tone. [1 particulars apply to C COMPANY 78 Pike Street PORT£JERVIS, N. Y. MEHLIN 'w For Art Catalogue and fi HOLMES MUSI 3-4-5 Corwin Block MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. 36THE HORTON RESIDENCE Cemetery Association, are located in the southwest part of the city. The cemetery has many natural advantages from contour of the land, virgin forests, and Cemetery running streams. To these have been added about twelve miles of macadamized road and drives, with gracefully curving paths and winding walks. A great deal of shrubbery and many flowering plants have been set out and in the summer the scene is a most lovely one. Surely Hillside Cemetery is a beautiful resting-place for the dead. The Middletown Daily Times-Press is the leading newspaper in the city of Mid- dletown and vicinity, and was established as the Middletown Daily Times May 15th, 1891, by L. S. & J. D. Stivers. From the beginning its Middletown success was evident, and year after year its popularity has Daily Times- increased, until in February, 1906, shortly after the death Press °f senior partner, Lewis S. Stivers, the Stivers Printing Company was organized and incorporated, with John D. Stivers president and editor and Moses A. Stivers secretary and treasurer. At this time the business took over the Middletown Press, the oldest daily newspaper in the city. This consolidation of the two leading papers gave the Times-Press a much larger circulation which has grown steadily, placing the Times-Press in the rank of the leading dailies of the state. The service it gives to readers and advertisers is excelled by no other newspaper in its class. A semi-weekly edition of the Times-Press circu- lates widely in Orange and nearby counties, reaching the homes of the prosperous farmers in this territory. Ever on the alert to better serve its patrons, the Times-Press, in February, 1909, installed a Duplex Rotary Perfecting twenty-page press and a complete metropolitan stereotyping outfit with a capacity of 30,000 papers an hour. With an equipment throughout the whole plant on an equal plane with its press facilities, and a well or- ganized and competent business and editorial staff, this newspaper stands by itself as a factor in the advancement and progress of the city in which it is published. 37ONE OF THE SIGHTS of our city is the showing of ■=- v ■■■■■'■ =r- '■'■■■ ■ ; i:_= our noteworthy collection of DRESS GOODS ’ Tis an ever changing show place of new things, and the prices will always be found reasonable. We can fill any want in this line Styles Are Always Different Trying this store first for your dry goods wants will save you time CARSON & TOWNER 11 WEST MAIN STREET - MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. CHAS. WOLFF, JR. MEN’S AND BOYS’ OUTFITTER Cor. North and King Sts. Middletown, N. Y. DAYTON & DAYTON Real Estate and Insurance Representatives New York Life MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK BUILDING MIDDLETOWN, N Y. MISS HENDRICK Private School Rooms 8-9 Argus Building Middletown, N. Y. 38INTERIOR OF AMBLER^ JEWELRY STORE, 53 NORTH STREET The Stivers Printing Company also conducts a large job and commercial printing department, fully equipped with modern machinery and type faces. Anr up-to-date photo-engraving department, together with the latest stereotyping machinery and appliances, makes the mechanical departments complete. H. H. Knickerbocker is the manager. The Middletown Daily Argus and the Middletown Mercury have beem before the public so long that little introduction is necessary. The Argus was founded in 1876, making its first appearance on January 27th of that year, Daily Argus under the proprietorship of the late Cornelius Macardell. On Mercury January 1st, 1878, the Argus consolidated with the Middletown Mercury, a weekly paper established in 1859, by Coe Finch, and owned at the time of consolidation by the late George H. Thompson. The firm of Thompson & Macardell was continued until 1888, when for a short period Leon Barritt was admitted to partnership. In 1889 Mr. Macardell purchased the interests of both his partners and continued as sole owner until 1896, when he disposed of his interests to his son, Cornelius Macardell, Jr., who continued the business until the formation of the Argus and Mercury Publishing Company, incorporated, in April, 1906. The old landmark which served for the home of these newspapers for so many years was torn down during the summer of 1906 and the handsome office building, here reproduced, was erected on the site. The main part of the building is four stories in 39RICHARD A. RENDICH . TELEPHONE 126 IVAN A. GARDNER RENDICH & GARDNER Counsellors at Law 4 West Main Street MIDDLETOWN,, N. Y. Actions Prosecuted and Defended in all Courts Wills and Legal Documents Drawn Titles Examined. Collections. Notary Public New York Office, 375 Fulton Street BROOKLYN BUCK BROS. HARDWARE Tools, Machinery and Implements Gasoline and Steam Engines Pumping, Sawing, Lighting Outfits, Etc., a Specialty 28-30 West Main Street MIDDLETOWN NEW YORK Successors to Ackerson Market 64 North Street Opposite Post Office. Telephone 458 Middletown - New York Poultry and Home Dressed Beef FISH AND DELICATESSEN 40height, the main floor of which is devoted to the general office of the paper. The new management has installed new presses, new type, and a complete new equipment throughout, a spirit of enterprise which the advertisers and reading public have been quick to recognize, as is witnessed by the increase in the number of columns of adver- tising and the increased subscription list. A new incorporation of the company went into effect on February ist, 1910. Hon. C. A. Evans purchased stock in the new company and was elected secretary and treasurer and created business manager. Mr. A. B. Macardell was elected president of the company and Mr. Cor. Macardell and Mr. Nichinson retired from the directory. Under the new management the paper has met with phenomenal success. As a manufacturing centre Middletown is steadily growing in importance; the character of its factories and mills is such that they do .not conflict in any way with the residential interests or mar the beauty of the city with unsightly Manufacturing nuisances. While all worthy and desirable enterprises are wel- Interests corned here and given all possible assistance and encouragement by the city government, as well as by the Business Men’s Asso- ciation, still all industries are carefully supervised and objectionable features eliminated. Among the larger and more important industries located here should be mentioned the PLANT OF MIDDLETOWN ICE COMPANY 41F. G. W. MUSBACH : The Middletown Roofer 42 Linden Avenue Brink & Clark Hardware Co. Stoves, House Furni shins Goods Plumbing and Heating, Builders* Hardware Blacksmith and Wagon Makers’ Supplies Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Worker 28 North St., 7 King St. MIDDLETOWN NEW YORK When you want the BEST of anything in the Drug line go to OGDEN & SHIMER 2 W. Main St. Makers of the famous MYSTIC CREAM A. J. WOOD C. W. HOYT WOOD & HOYT Fancy Goods Royal Society Packages Stamped Linens Laces and Embroidery 17 West Main Street Middletown New York BUY YOUR BRUSHES FROM H. S. EVANS Manufacturer of Brushes All Kinds For Every Purpose 10 Henry Street Middletown - New York Edward Tennant House and Sign Painting Paper Hanging, Calcimining Etc. Agent for Lucas Tinted Gloss Paint 102 NORTH STREET MIDDLETOWN - N. Y. C. C. Barrett & Bros. Go. Manufacturers of Jams, Jellies and Marmalades Middletown - New York 42ESTABLISHMENT OF WM. T. CORNELIUS, FUNERAL DIRECTOR immense car shops of the New York, Ontario & Western Railroad, with an annual pay- roll of about a million dollars; Clemson Brothers’ Saw Works, the Borden Condensed Milk Company, File Works, three machine shops, two foundries, cut glass works, piano factory, silk mill, hat factory, and several others. The Howell- Hinchman Company The Howell-Hinchman Company was established in 1865, under the name of Howell, Hinchman & Company, a co-partnership composed the following members: T. P. Howell of Newark, N. J., Joseph Hinchman and U. T. ■Hayes of Middletown. The last two members were the managers of the plant which then occupied a frame building, corner of Fulton and Canal Streets, Middletown. The firm was incorporated under the laws of New Jersey in 1889. Mr. Joseph Hinchman retired previous to the incorporation and the principal stockholders were T. P. Howell and Company and U. T. Hayes, the latter being president of the company. The plant was at that time managed by U. T. Hayes and his two sons, H. M. Hayes and T. E. Hayes. Mr. U. T. Hayes died March 5th, 1910, and the present officers are: T. E. Hayes, president and treasurer; H. M. Hayes, vice-president and assistant treasurer; Charles A. Adams, secretary; U. T. Hayes, Jr., assistant secretary. The present estab- lishment is a brick building occupying a whole city block, 200 x 725 feet, and gives employment to'200 people. The present capacity is 1,000 spready steer hides weekly, and the company has trade all over the United States, also exporting to all foreign countries. The pri icipal output of the plant is the highest grade of Patent and Enamel leathers for Automobiles, Furniture and Carriage Upholstery, also an extensive line of Book-Binders’ Leather. It is a matter of pride with the Company that the plant has never been shut down since 1865 except for holidays and one week annually tor necessary repairs. An illustration,of the plant is shown. 43NIELSEN & MILLER Contracting Builders 187-189 West Main St. Telephone 735 Middletown, N. Y. ESTABLISHED 1872 A. V. BOAK Real Estate Broker 44 and 46 NORTH ST. MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. ORANGE COUNTY FARMS A Specialty. Also All Grades of City Property A. E. McIntyre & Co. PAPER BOX Manufacturers 20-22 Union Street Telephone 294 Middletown New York Portraits in Carbon and Sepia W. L. MITCHELL, A. H. STILL Artists The Mitchell Studio Prompt Service in Commercial Work 6 E. MAIN STREET Middletown, N. Y. Telephone, 755 Argo 44INTERIOR OF A. E. RUGGLES’ CLOTHING STORE, 25 NORTH STREET The Orange County Brewery was. erected in 1897, to brew the highest grade of Beer, Ale, and Porter on the market. How well they have maintained the reputation, is proved by the increase of business done yearly. Connoisseurs of malt beverages admit that there is no higher grade of Beer, Ale, and Porter brewed in this country. Charles C. Young, the present manager, who has conducted the brewery for the past ten years, has met with abundance of success, and it is through his efforts that the high standard and reputation of this brewery has won the great esteem of the numerous customers and the general public. William Vogel is the collector and sales- man, and it goes without saying that he is one of the most popular men in his line. Max F. Kramer, the famous brewmaster of the King of All Beers, is a past master in the art of brewing. Gustave Young is the manager of the bottling works, and the care in this department has brought wonderful results, new machinery has been placed, more to be added, and enlargement is necessary. Joseph Vogel, the chief engineer, who is a capable man, has the finest equipped engine-room in the county. The brew- ery is equipped with the most modern machinery, and the sanitary conditions are of the best. The main object is to give one hundred cents worth on the dollar and give the best that can be produced. Fit for a King, and used by Poor and Rich. Orange County Brewery 45W. D. GLNEY Drugs and Medicines 4 Franklin Square Middletown, N. Y. Toilet Articles, Soaps, Brushes, Combs, Syringes, Sponges, Trusses, Supporters, Stationery, Etc. I Keep Everything a drug store should keep and my prices are right. Prescriptions carefully compounded. Fine candies, soda and cigars. Sunday hours, 9 to 11, 5 to 7.30. Phone 180. J. N. KELLOGG, Agt. DEALER IN STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES Fruits, Can Goods, Etc. Fine Teas and Coffees a Specialty 6-8 WEST MAIN ST. MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. D. W. Livingston LIVERY and BOARDING STABLES Phone 778 17 Oak St., Middletown, N. Y. “ It’s Best to Sell the Best ” Groceries E. D. B. FRANCE Succeeding George B. Potter 28 East Main Street Phone 310 Middletown, N. Y. MILLINERY Residence Phone 500 LILLIAN CORNELL W. G. TICE 32 JAMES STREET Middletown, N. Y. Real Estate, Rental, Fire and Accident Insurance An exclusive line of Trimmed, Untrim- med and Tailored Hats for Ladies, PENSION ATTORNEY Misses and Children Rooms 5-6 Empire Block WE SELL THE GAGE HAT Middletown, N. Y. w. j. McCarter Phone 302 Argo Day and Night DEALER IN JOHN B. CAREY Furniture, Crockery FUNERAL DIRECTOR Glassware, Tinware, .Spring Beds, . Mattresses, Oil Cloth, Rugs, Etc., Etc. 81 WICKHAM AVE. Repairing and Upholstering a specialty MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. Phone 407 104 North St. New York Office 27 Great Jones Street MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. ! Phone 3250 Spring 46A ware*!tort" I HeatinS» Plumbing j A Y R E S & Arrant equipped StOVeS GALLOWAY with the service and stock f Machinist’s Tools 83-85 North Street c,oum“"!'i"0'“s'j Farm Tools | M,DDLE™™i N Y‘ v<- HOLMES MUSIC COMPANY S STORES, MIDDLETOWN 47For Printing, beyond local facilities, you may come to THE NATION PRESS Twenty Vesey Street New York THE NATION PRESS Twenty Vesey Street New York MADE THIS BOOK 48Issued by Tie Business Men’s Association of Middletown