Banks distribute $77000 through Christmas and Holiday Clubs
Over 3300 people in the city received checks totaling more than 77000 through Christmas Club deposits by Merchants' National Bank and Orange County Trust Co. The two clubs, active this year, have 1160 and 3600 depositors respectively, with plans for new clubs in 1918. A separate note reports Blaine Casave, daughter of Officer David P. Ciars, injured when a bowl of doling water spilled on Grand Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ National Bank
Orange County Trust Company
Merchants Bank
Orange County Trust Co
Merchants’~Bank
Oranze County Trust Co
Blaine Casave
Ciars
David P. Ciars
Goshen
Thej
Grand Avenue
Wurtsboro Men Enlist In Kingston Contingent
Twenty recruits secured for Kingston. from Wurtsboro are Charlies Henniger Adrian Lebdert Elwin Coddington Thomas Rourke and Joan Parstow. Also listed are Aviation Corps members Sawin Eqvaunds Harry Eimendorf Johan Weber DeVeli somas Ware and Gilbert S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Wurtsboro
Charlies Henniger
Adrian Lebdert
Elwin Coddington
Thomas Rourke
Joan Parstow
Aviation Corns
Sawin
Weather Outlook for Washington D C December 12 13
Washington D C forecast shows not as cold today and tomorrow with slightly warmer temperatures. Overnight will be cool and dry, with Thursday bringing a continued mild spell and light winds in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Probhable Iocai
Brothers Fight Side by Side in World War I Service
Fred F Horn and William T Horn, sons of Jacob A Horn of 350 North Street, volunteer for the American Expeditionary Forces under Major General John J Pershing. They serve in the 12th Regiment and sail for France, among the first Orange County men to fight on European soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred F. Horn
William T. Horn
Jacob A. Horn
North Street
John J. Pershing
United States
American Expeditionary Forces
Pershing
Orange County
Medicos of County Form Medical Advisory Board
A meeting of Orange county physicians in Newburgh formalized the Medical Advisory Board to handle appeals from draft registrants. Dr W S Gleason was named chairman and Dr R A Miller secretary, with several committees formed covering surgery, medicine, nervous and mental, ENT, tuberculosos and radiology. Headquarters set at the Newburgh post office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Physicians and Surgeons of
Orange County
Newburgh
Medical Advisory Board
Granse County
W. S Gleason
Newbursh 1
R. A Miller
Gleason
oFicro
Executiva
H. L. Winter
R. A. ME . Newbirgna
T. O Mills
Mo A Me
Guade
Robert C Woodman
E.G. Cudgeback
Port Jervis
T. D. Mils
Middletown
J. T. Howell
W. S. Gleason
Newbursh
E. G. Cuddeback
Por Jervis
R. C. Woeamen
Her
MM. MecQuire
R. A. Miller
New
Ow. H. Snyder
Post Ofice
Newburch
Slight Loss at Tannery Blaze
The employees of the japanning department at Howell Hinchman Co. worked the day after a Tuesday blaze that damaged the tannery. The building was dried out and kept heating, with insurance adjuster expected to assess the light damage once on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
jJapanning Department
Howelll-Hinchman Co
Debate on License in Stratton Theatre Sunday Evening
Middletown invites citizens to hear the Brown Blakeslee debate on liquor at Stratton Theatre Sunday evening December 16 at 7 20 p m. Dr F D Blakeslee of Binghamton will argue liquor claims while Abner B Brown of the Anti Saloon League defends the dry side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxpayers’ and Business Men's League
Middletown
Brown-Blakeslee
Stratton Theatre
F. D. Blakeslee
Binghamton
Anti- Saloon League
Abner B. Brown
Elon R. Brown
Stanard Dew Builer
East Main Street
Dillon Faces Post Ouster Over Food Control Failures
New York December 12 John J. Dillon, removed as State Commissioner of Foods and Markets, criticized Whitman administration and food policy. He vowed to work for farmers if invited, warned of a coming food platform issue, cited higher farm prices for apples, and noted new dairy sales agency and egg cold storage labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. Dillon
State Commissioner of Foods and Markets
Dillon
Whitman
Dilson
New York City
Lumber Dealers Gather in Orange County Meeting
The Orange County Retail Lumber Dealers' Association met in the city hall at 11 am electing officers Harry D. Gould as president John E. Drew secretary and T G. Clark treasurer new. Thomas C. Rogers spoke on cooperation with the Homeland Building and Loan Association and the growth of the local group followed by a luncheon at the Elks Home with guests Senator John B. Stivers and Assemblyman Charles L Mead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Rogers
Elks? Flemy
South Street
Orange County Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
Common Council
Orange County
Harry D. Gould
Ht. D. Gould Co
Middletown
John E. Drew
Newburgh
T. G. Clark
Thompson Ridge
Gould
Drew
Rogers
Homestead Building and Loan Association
Elks
John BD. Stivers
Charles L Mead
Ruddletown
Fire at Bethlehem Steel Munition Plant shell loading dept explodes
Fire broke out at the Bethlehem Steel Munition Plant shell loading department after an explosion among loaded shells. Flames scattered through the area and roared like bombardment. Officials said no injuries and property loss limited to one section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wilmington
Delaware
Bethlehem Steel
Mistake to Sacrifice the Summer Play to Save Coal
Superintendent James F. Tuthill presented the board of education's monthly report noting a Palttar training program for boys 16 to 25, organized by Col. J. P. Treanor. Drill twice weekly at the Armory, about an hour and a half per session, with over one hundred boys to be trained. Charles E. Greason nominated for this work. The plan ties thrift stamps to war aid and saving efforts for future benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Tuthill
Board of Education
J. P. Treanor
Washington Avenue
Albany
Law
Charles E. Greason
Lutte
New York
Stan
Court Rules Man Has No Right to Liquor in Dry State
Washington December 12 The Supreme Court upholding Idaho prohibition law declares no constitutional right to possess liquor for personal use when a state forbids it Justice McReynolds writes the opinion that a state may prohibit manufacture sale purchase transport of intoxicating liquors within its borders without violating the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Idaho
Supreme Court
McReynolds
Fourteen Men Off To Camp In Uncle Sam Service
Fourteen men from the area, all registered, depart at 11 40 via the O and W to Fort Slocum for assignments in Uncle Sam's service. Names and occupations include stenographer Joseph Cares, mason John Crozier, auto mechanic Daniel A, azieo mechanic George Hilton, chauffeur George W. Post, and others. Several enter quartermaster corps roles as bakers clerks and stenographers, with one going to field artillery. Four applicants are rejected for physical defects. Continued on page ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crozier
Linden Avenue
Daniel A. Holand
George Hilton
Wesler A. Woolheater
North Street
Mahlon H. Tirreill
Beacon Street
George W. Post
Cottage Street
Prince Hamanes P. Young
Quartermaster Corps
Clarence D. Brotherton
Little Avenue
Baker
Vernon Thornidh
Spring Glen
Asa S. Gray
Spong Glen
William Nelson
Field Artillery
Charles H. Ryerson
Murray Avenue
Goshen
Harry E. Lee
Greenwich Avenue
Daniel L. Cole
Watkins Avenue
Middletown
Clinton P. McKay
Wisner
Ave
Daily coal reports show steady supply and no hoarding
County Fuel Administrator Walter H Whitehill coordinates daily dealer reports on coal on hand received sold and balance plus buyer locations and kinds. Officials say there is coal coming in faster than consumption and dealers cooperate to ensure proper distribution amid price shifts. mayor notes limited stock at city hall but enough for now and schools remain supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Whitehill
Perfon
Times-Press
Coe
Times
Uncle Sam
Ta County Fuel
United States Fuel Administration
Thompson
Armistice with Roumania signals demobilization
International dispatches report Russia began demobilization and that peace talks focus on the Russian front. London sources say democratic leaders including Cossacks back efforts to topple Bolsheviks, aiming for a swift end. Austrian battleship Wein torpedoed and sunk with most crew saved. Armistice signed at Jassy suspends hostilities until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Sige Haere
London
Gen. Kalendines
Democratic Organization
Russia
Wein
Vienna
Amsterdam
Jassy
Romania
Stenographers Sought for Red Cross Christmas Drive
Middletown Chapter of the American Red Cross seeks volunteer stenographers to help with clerical work for the Christmas Membership Drive beginning December 17. Volunteer to assist with tabulating and indexing thousands of new members. contact G. D. Theleen or the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. Damaged Car Here. The O. & W. railroad pay car, damaged by fire at Weehawken Sunday night, has been moved to local shops for repairs. damage not extensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
American Red Cross
United States
Dhease
G. D. Theleen
Chamber of Commerce
O. & W- Rail
Weehawken
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merchants’ Bank and Trust Co
Sid
Medicos
the Stratton
Tuthill
Cossacks
Roumania
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