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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
3
I Johnson reports a social gathering to be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Melvin in Griffin on Thursday evening in December. All are cordially invited. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Edward Hamm from Pine Bush and Mr and Mrs Ira C Roberts in New Rochelle.
Albany announces a state wide farming census under the federal food administration to secure data aiding next season’s crop production. Howard E. Babcock will lead the effort with $25.04 appropriated for expenses. County farm bureaus serve as census agents, and preparations aim to allocate farm labor and ensure tractor availability for rentals.
Owego December 7 Miner D Watkins former Tioga county clerk died at Severson Hospital aged 64 He was born in Athens Pa son of David and Amanda Crum Watkins Worked at Potter Buckbee dry goods Front Street later entered Spencer mercantile trade Served several terms on Tioga Board of Supervisors elected county clerk in 1909 and served until 1912 retiring due to ill health Survived by sister Alice O P Mahree Ithaca nephew Ralph W Sheppard of Middletown and Mrs Josephine Terhune Terry thereafter noted.
A federal grand jury issued two indictments after investigating United States Marshal McCarthy s sensational charges against New Rochelle New York. Federal officials also charged four men with selling liquor to golfers and indicated Governor Whitman would be urged to address McCarthy s claim that the Westchester city is a hot hole harming Fort Slocum soldiers amid German saloon interference.
The Salvation Army in Middletown plans Christmas relief for about 590 people via 100 food baskets and clothing, toys, and fruit. Officers Fusign, Mrs. Paul Kaiser, and Lt Walter Park urge residents to donate canned goods, fruit, meat, vegetables, and coal. baskets include chicken, produce, bread, and condiments. The wagon will collect items on a date to be announced.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. William Monks at the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel after she died at 206 Monhagen Avenue. Rev Father Richard J. Colfer led a large gathering of friends and relatives, with many floral tributes. Interment followed in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
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