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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1917

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Orange County Farm Bureau holds third annual meeting

The third annual Orange County Farm Bureau Association session opened at 10 30 in the Show Shop with President D W Farley presiding. Attendance grew as the meeting progressed with farmers from all county sections present. The president noted growth in membership from about 700 to 1250 and discussed expanded staffing and fruit industry work funded by the X New parsh Chamber of Commerce and Middletown Chamber of Commerce. Weather outlook follows.

Orange County Farm Bureau Association D. W. Farley Camerbell Hall Farley D. W. Farmer Campbell Hall Farm Bureau Bureau Newparsh Chamber of Commerce Chamber Middletown Chamber of Commerce Corneil

John Mitchell Addresses Farm Bureau Today

John Mitchell born 1870 in Braidwood Illinois rose from mine work to labor leadership. He led United Mine Workers of America as organizer and president, chaired the National Civic Federation trade department, lectured on trade unionism, and served as AFL vice-president and New York State Industrial Commission chairman. He authored two books on organized labor.

Mr. Mitchell Braidwood Ill Flo Keights of Labor United Mine Workers of America Mitchell National Civic Federation American Federation of Labor I Ss Anthracite New York State Industrial Commission

Fuel Board Plans to Close Schools

Washington reports a proposed fuel administration plan to close all Northern and Central states schools for January and February. Savings would be large, with the school year shifted later in spring and earlier in fall. The plan mirrors longer winter vacations and shorter summer recess, while expanding school garden programs to promote food production and practical instruction for young pupils.

Washington

25 Percent Raise For Erie Workers

Rumors spread about a possible 25 percent wage rise for Erie Railroad unorganized workers. Officials say no official action has been announced. In other news, the Old Orchard Club will host a clam chowder supper on Thursday December 6 from 6 pm to midnight. Fire loss at M S Earl’s Circleville home was adjusted and settled yesterday by Phoenix Insurance Company via Archibald Taylor Co.

Erie Railroad Old Orchard Old Orchard Club Board of Governors M. S. Earl Circleville Phoenix Insurance Co Hartford Archibald Taylor Co

Poughkeepsie Evening Star and Enterprise Consolidate

The Poughkeepsie Evening Star and Enterprise will merge with consolidation effective January 1 placing the city onest evening paper status with Eagle News as the morning edition. The new corporation carries a capital stock of 220,900 and will be democratic in politics. Arthur A. Parks, current editor of The Star, becomes manager and a leading stockholder in the new publication.

Poughkeepsie Evening Star Enterprise Poughkeepsie Eagle-News Arthur A. Parks the Star

Charles S Starr Dies on Friday in Monticello

Charles S Starr of Monticello dies Friday after illness of weeks at home. A Democrat, he served on Sullivan County Board of Commissioners and as county treasurer. Survived by wife, three daughters and one son Frank A Starr. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM at his Monticello home.

Charles S. Starr Monticello Sullivan ceHo Fricey Ion Starr Sullivan County Department of Election Commissioners Board of Supervisors Rir. Starr Frank A. Starr Monticelis J. A. Retan Boston Sirs. Samuels. MccLoughlin Sadie Jersey Howard M. Starr Jata

Hopkins Rowley nuptials celebrated in quiet ceremony

Helen E Rowley daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Rowley and Mark A Hopkins son of Mr and Mrs A E Hopkins were married this afternoon in a simple ring ceremony attended by immediate family and close friends Rev Dr E VanDyke Wight officiated Wasmer's Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin was played Guests included Thames Schoonmaker New York Circle D Marlati Neward N J Caroline E Smith Albany Bar Hopkins Br Ion Navy Yard and Harry E Hopkins St Camp Dix Wrightstown N J

Helen E. Rowley W. R. Rowley Mark A. Hopkins A. E. Hopkins E. VanDyke Wight J. Bennett Rowler Wasmer Out of Town Thames Schoonmaker New York City Circle D. Marlati Xeward XN. J Caroline E. Smith Albany Hopkins Br. Okion Navy Yard Harry BE. Hopkins St. Camp Dix Wrightstown N. J

Local men fined in Port Jervis for disorderly conduct

Port Jervis crime report says Deci-Peter Penney Rocco Belcoste and Joseph FTamatta were arraigned before Justice Nearpass on a Thursday for disorderly conduct. Each was fined 2 dollars. Officer Stephen Campbell filed the complaint. Laborers from Middletown accused of causing trouble on Pixe street near Evie crossing. Charles Hahn arrested Wednesday night by Erie Officer Clarence Campbell for train riding. sentence suspended. Federation of Women's Clubs to hold quarterly meeting December 5 at Grace Church Parish House.

Port Jervis Deci Peter Penney Rocco Belcoste Joseph Ftamatta Erie Clarence Campbell

Italian Front Quiet Amid Wartime Skirmishes

On the Italian front activity is largely artillery oriented with a strong Royal Prince Rupprecht push near the Cambria area drawing little sustained fighting. Allied councils convene at Versailles as Petrograd reports Bolshevik gains and potential Siberian independence moves. Maklakoff ousted as Russian ambassador to France for participating in an inter allied conference, an act described as a state offense.

Associated Press New York Prince Rupprecht Cambrai Taglamento Piave Supreme War Council Viersailles Petrograd Bolshevika Siberia Maktlakoff M. Maklakoff France Leon Trotzky Maklakoff Kerensky

Rain Delays Attendance at Armory Red Cross Bazaar

The three day Red Cross bazaar at the State Armory drew crowds mainly at the matinee while evening turnout lagged due to rain. A staged program featured Miss Helen Lutes in Columbia and Ruth Vail knitting for soldiers, with scenes of patriotic duty and a Red Cross charity moment.

Red Cross State Armory Buchhout Raze Columbia Helen Lutes Ruth Vail Rosamond Morrison

Elks Plan Memorial Service at Middletown Lodge

Middletown Lodge No 1097 schedules an annual memorial service at the Elks Home on South Street at 3 PM. Newburgh Lodge No 237's Jonathan D. Wilson Sr will give the address, and Thomas C. Rogers will deliver the benediction. The program lists a piano solo, multiple lodge officers, readings, and the anthem Auld Lang Syne as the service closes.

Middletown Lodge Elks Home South Street Jonathan D. Wilson Newburgh Lodge Calory Thamas GC. Rogers Helen Cowley William H. Tremper Louis Berga Oficers Lodz Order of Service Daet “Watchman W. OH. Tremper W. C. Hersert Newburgh

Speech on playgrounds at Liberty Street PTA meeting

The Liberty Street Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular monthly meeting at the school Monday evening December 3 at 7 20. Rev Forest Preston Hunter will speak on Supervised Playgrounds. The meeting begins promptly at 7 30. A large attendance is earnestly requested.

Liberty Street Parent-Teacher Association Forest Preston Hunter

Brothers Drown at Wallkill Riverest Perrine's Bridge

Two Carlson brothers Eric 17 and Raymond 15 drowned skating on the Wallkill River near Perrine's Bridge hanging ice over a hole. They vanished as the swift current swept them under and the bodies were recovered hours later with the younger located around 6 p.m. and the older still missing late that evening.

Eric Raymond Carlson Wallkill Perrine’s Bridge Hingston Tillson Ira Freer Tallson Springtown Eric Carlson Carlson Kingston Hh. Iwalime Permine

De Saulles Murder Trial Heads Toward Night Session

Extra Mineola December report notes Justice Manning may extend court into the night to finish the trial. District Attorney Weeks aims to complete expert testimony promptly. Judge Jones and jail keeper Hoffman testify on Mrs de Saulles sanity. Nurse Anna Mooney recounts social duties and outings to counter witness testimony.

Mineola de Saulles Manning Weeks Justice of the Peace Jones Keeper Hoffman Anna Mooney de Saulies, Jr de Saulies King George England

Lying Down to Smoke Across Cultures

The excerpt notes Patagonians lie down to smoke and swallow smoke while Eskimos mix wood with tobacco to extend supply. It cites reliance on whalers for tobacco and mentions Abyssinia where smoking is deemed a heinous crime with severe penalties.

Abyssinia

Effort to Poison Deneroy Family Reported

In Newburgh on December 1 authorities disclosed suspected poisoning attempts against the family of Martin Denerey, janitor of Odd Fellows Hall at Broadway and Colden Street. Poisoned sandwiches were left at his home and a cat that ate meat from one sandwich died shortly after.

Newburgh Martin Denerey Odd Fellows” Hall Broadway Colden Street

Death as Result of Accident Crash Happened

A local report notes a deadly accident with a fatal crash resulting in a death. Details are limited in the readable text.

Death follows motorcycle crash in Bloomingburg area

Charles Geetal 26, born in Austria, died at Thrall Hospital after a motorcycle collision with a stone wall on the Bloomingburg Middletown road. He lived at 105 Shipper Street West Hoboken and was visiting in the city at 245 North Street Walsh home. Survived by parents and an unspecified sister. He was valedictorian of Hoboken High School class of 1911 and had worked as private secretary to S Samstag of Samstag and Hilder Brothers NY. He was a musician and member of St Josephs German Catholic Church West Hoboken.

Charles Geetal Thrall Hospital Joseph Moerlanz Bloomingburg-Middletown Times-Press Bir. Goetzl Shipper Street West Hoboken XN. J Hoboken High School Eagens Business College Samstag Samstag and Hilder Brothers Broadway New York City

Plan Dance For The Dinner Kits In Washington Camp

Washington Camp No 1 P O A and Ladies Auxiliary No 11 P O of A announce a dance at the Joint OCC Hall on Monday evening December 2 to raise funds for diane kits with thermos bottles. Kits cost $3 each. Captain G B Maddes Decker will permit about 15 company members from Gardiner to attend, traveling by the company auto truck. Separately, Howard S Gardner sold his 93 acre farm near Circleville to Frank Blauvelt, who takes possession December 1 and plans to move soon. Sale conducted by Archibald Taylor Co.

Washington Camp Ladies’ Auxiliary P.O Jt. O. C Diane Eits Co. 1 First Provisional Regiment EG. Maddes Decker Gardiner Gardner Howard S. Gardner Circleville Frank Blauvelt Blauveli Blauvelt Conlin Archibald Taylor Co

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D. V.farley John Mitchell State Food Board Continten Fuel Board Rev Wight The Federation of Women’s Clubs Grace Church Teutons Brazil Kaiser Europe Armory Waldo Little Lovell Simpson Dorothy Henk Cross Dro 5 Bioney Ernest A. Hilsdorfs Elks Arrange Jonathan D. Wilson, Jr DeKoven Thomas C. Rogers Lodge Avid Lang Sine Ucan Charles Goetzl Daye
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