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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1918

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Murder Stirs Boundary Dispute in Huguenot Death

Port Jervis dec 5 a dispute over a boundary line left Amasa Millard of Huguenot dead from a gunshot to the left breast. Charles Krinsky, of Huguenot near Prospect Hull, is jailed on a murder charge claiming self defense as events unfolded on a wood road. Witnesses say Krinsky struck with a tool, then fired as Millard and his men pursued him after an argument over prop for Charles Kilsworth of Wyatusing. Krinsky was arrested with two loaded rifles and a revolver found at his home. He requested counsel after being jailed. Continued on page eight.

Port Jervis Amasa Millard Charles Krin- Sky Prospect Hull Murdner Krinsky Wich Cnartes Kilsworth Wyatusing Granford County Nevavita E.vi Waster Conkling Anita Hirisky Atuuard Armohy Lonalng Witu Jim Milford Millard Krinsk Krinssy Heart Cat Joan Howe Harmsey Wood Conkling Sand Pond Huguenac Vana Inwegen Stephen Campbell Thames Jr. Quick Buckley McGill Gerow Pebe The Stone Sky New York Campbdell Kinsky Buttt Ofacer Campbell Howe

Passaic School Reports 200 Pupils Drunk At Desk

Passaic New Jersey December reports to Superintendent Frederick Shepherd by Principal Alma L Smith of School No 2 state that about 200 of 800 pupils aged nine to fourteen drank liquor during two months. Students said liquor could be bought in local saloons or provided at home to “grow up big and strong.”

Passaic Frederick Shepherd Schuois Alma L. Smith Muss South Miss Smith Hqvor

Roll Call of the Red Cross Moves to Christmas Roll

Middletown’s Red Cross prepares its Christmas Roll Call using the Merchants Bank Building store as headquarters. The drive aims for universal membership with a weeklong campaign December 16 to 23, seeking 1 dollar memberships and broad public cooperation.

Merchants' Bank Buiding Muddietown Vaus Red Cross United States Red Cross War Council Europe Ruddletown

Sugar Rationing Eased as Orders Rescinded

Local deputy food administrator announced that orders ending sugar rationing have been received. Grocers informed that beginning in December sugar may be sold and purchased similar to prewar conditions, restoring freedom to consumers’ sugar cards.

Three Give Lives On Battlefield Casualties Listed Here

The following names appear in today’s casualty list: Sergeant F. D. Sullivan, New Paltz, Kiied, died of wounds. Moti Edward Coffey, New Windsor, Kied, Clarence Osterhout, Cornwall, also reported dead of wounds.

Edward Coffey New Windsor Kied Clarence Osterhout Cornwall F. D. Sullivan New Paiiz Kiied

J Harvey Hanford Dies in Unionville at 79

J Harvey Hanford longtime Unionville resident and carriage t r a c k s m i t h died Wednesday afternoon at 2 45 after eight years illness. Born February 4 1839 he married twice and spent life in Unionville. A Civil War veteran and active church and community member his long service included elder and Sunday school superintendent and frequent writings for the Times Press. He was 79.

J. Harvey Hanford Unionville Hanford Unionvila Peter C Catherine Thompson Ridge Haideh Baker Airs Catherine J. Casterline Presbyterian Church of Presbyterian Church Hoffman Lodge FL & A W. A. Jackson Minisini 124Th Regiment Caese Harvey Times-Press

Middletown Governing Board Revises Budgets and Grants

The Board of Supervisors met at 10 30 Wednesday and approved minutes. Committees reported bills totaling 141.67 for Charities 2545.02 for sheriff 65.50 for town and county expense and 4719.68 for elections. Tax levy resolutions for Newburgh Port Jervis Deerpark and Goshen area were adopted. Claims from A P Aleneier and Frank Patterson were referred for apportionment between Port Jervis Deerpark and related entities. Grand juror distribution to multiple towns and wards was confirmed. The rampway committee reported 10300 as the correct amount.Continued on page elent.

Goshen Board of Supervisors Watnes Newburgh Wawaranaa A. P. Aleneier Port Jervis Frank Patterson Deerpark Blooming Grove Chester Cornwal Crawford Ty Goshen Greenvale Hamptonburgh Highlands Middletown Fourth Ward Minsink Monros Montgomery Aft Hope

Pershing Tells of U. S. Part in the World War

General Pershing’s account of the American expeditionary forces includes a preliminary report to Secretary Baker covering operations through November 20 after Germany’s collapse. He praises officers and soldiers, noting their heroism, endurance, and offensive spirit, saying their deeds are immortal and deserve eternal gratitude.

Washington John J. Pershing Baker France Pershing

Navy to discharge 20 percent of wartime personnel

Washington reports that 20 percent of the Navy wartime force, about one hundred thousand men, will be discharged with speed to suit advisory care. Private yachts motor boats and similar craft taken by the Navy are being returned. Secretary Daniels says about seven hundred craft will be removed from the Navy list by February.

Associated Priess Washington Navy Daniela Daniels Eaiq

Newsboys Dinner Guests of Times-Press in Middletown

Sixty-two newsboys carriers of the Times-Press in Middletown and Goshen attended a dinner and theatre party last evening. Elmer E. Decker, circulation manager, acted as master of ceremonies. The group gathered at 7:45 p.m. and then ate at Cody's restaurant at Centre and Depot streets, praising the meal as Class A while the boys behaved well and enjoyed the chicken and sides. Followed by listing names of Times-Press cornrers present.

Bors Times-Press Middletown Goshen Times Press Elmer E. Decker Times-Press Office Cody Centre Depot Streets Times Howard Race James McDavitt William Adams Albert Genega Christopher Donceal Leslie Young Irving Hunt Lawrence Leo

Silk Company to Start Soon in City

The Niagara Silk Company prepares to begin fabric glove manufacturing at 122 East Main Street, in the former Bastian Hotel site. Seventy machines are being installed and ten workers will start, with 45 applicants already seeking positions. Machines run by electric power, gloves patterns cut at Paterson factory, and individual lighting provided for operators. The move is expected to boost local manufacturing.

Niagara Silk Company East Main Street Bastian Hotel Paterson

Walton to push Hudson river barge canal terminals plan

Senator Charisse Walton of Kingston plans to urge legislative action in the coming session to finish barge canal terminals at Kingston Poughkeepsie Newark Yonkers along the Hudson. An estimated 500060 dollars may be needed to complete terminal work, tying the river into a through water route between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic. Professor George E Atwood of Albany is named principal of the Liberty Street school in Kingston, a post he held for the past 900 years according to local sources.

Albany Charisse W. Walton Kingston Hudson Poughkeepsie Newarks Yonkers Hudaon River Great Lakes Atlantia Hingsisn George E. Atwood Liberty Street Hig

Wallace Appointed to Orange County Farm Bureau Presence

At Goshen meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday 4500 dollars were appropriated for the Orange County Farm Bureau. Supervisor William R. Wallace of Wallkill town was named the board's representative to the Farm Bureau.

Board of Supervisors Goshen Orange County Farm Bureau William R. Wallace Wallkill

May Have Been Bad Auto Wreck On North Street

An auto wreck at the corner of North Street and Wickham Avenue near noon today involved a TurmeH & Kinear wood truck driven by Hoy Wilcox. The Middletown Wet Wash Company car approached from Wickham Avenue. Wilcox braked hard and swerved, tipping the truck onto its side. Only fenders and axle were damaged. no injuries were reported.

North Street Wickham Avenue Turmeh & Kinear Montgomery Street Hoy Wilcox Middletown Wet Wesh Company Wilcox Evange Hia Chattel Street

McCollum Brother Injured in France Return Visit

Hebert McCollum and Mrs. Russel Peck leave for New York to visit Corporal Ralph K. McCollum who has just returned from France and is now in a base hospital recovering from shoulder and chest wounds. His condition may require an operation soon as wounds have not fully healed.

Irs Hebert McCollum Russel Peck New York City Ralph K. McCollum France McCollum

ORCA ARRIVAL AND BRITAIN TO NATIONALIZE ROADS

On the George Washington President Wilson and aides remained busy aboard as the Orga transport Orca arrived with nearly two thousand American troops. London declares possible railroad nationalization and no formal German air fleet surrender will occur, with troops and machine guns suppressing riots in Cologne.

Associated Press George Washington Wilson Paris Liebhnccht Berlin Zurich Journal Liebkecht New York Orca Liverpool London Helgoland Great Britain Germany Winston Spencer Churchill Dundee Churchill

Five Robbers Loot East Side Restaurant After Taxi Escape

Five men, three masked, robbed the cashier and forty guests at an East 13th Street restaurant early today. They fled in a taxicab, later hitting a saloon to rob the bartender and others, taking cash and jewelry whose total value was not known.

Associated Press New York East 13Th Street

O. and W. Fireman Badly Scalded Near Ferndale

James D. Willanes of Norwich, one of four firemen on an O. and W. locomotive, suffered severe scalds when a steam pipe burst on Wednesday afternoon. He rode to Ferndale for relief, was brought to the city, and taken to Thrall Hospital for treatment by Dr. Redfield.

James D. Willanes Norwich Ferndale Thrall Hospital Redficla

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Charles Krinsky N. J Jersey the Red Cross Merchants Bank Chauman P. R. Buttenheim Vicechairman G D. Theresa Alan C. Masiden Rev R.O Wirkwood L. van Kleeck J. Harvey Hanf Newburgh City U. S Aibsay Ross Graves Buffalo Mayora Middletown Dress Co Maddietown Dress Company Schrage Cutlery, Co Schrade Cutlery Company William R. Wallage Sanal Terminals Dane Heeome Wm. R. Wallace Farm Bureau R. K. McCollum MN. Y. Hospital Conenhazen Cologne Rob Cashier
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