Kidnapped U S Man Praises Bandit Leader Villa
Fred G. Hugo of Eagle Pass says Pancho Villa treated him well during detention with the Villistas at Muzquiz Mexico. He reports Villa ran operations orderly, shared meals, and supervised property to ensure a square deal and promises of Christmas dinner. Hugo was released after ransom mentions faded.
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U.S
Eagle Pass
Texas
Fred G. Hugo
Dobie Ranch
Muzquiz
Coahuila
Panchi Villa
Hugo
Villa
Mexico
Ambris
Torce
Huazo
Pugo
Pancho Villa
Huse
Recordiwe
Huge
Piedras Negras
Insurance Law Asked by Vets
Washington December 17 The American Legion through Franklin D Olier its national commander called on Congress for immediate enactment of legislation to aid disabled veterans and their families. State commanders presented to senators and representatives amendments to the Sweet and Watson bills to extend service from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance the Federal Board of Vocational Education and the Public Health Service.
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Washington
Franklinn D'Olier
Congress
United States
Sweet and Watson Hills
Whch
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Federal Board of Vocational Education
Public Health Service
Erie Station at Monroe Robbed
Burglars entered the Erie Station at Monroe by breaking a window late December 14. The robbery occurred early on Sunday with access gained through the broken glass.
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Erie Station
Monroe
Burglary at Local Store Reported
The office was ransacked and several packages of merchandise stolen, valued at $99. Authorities deem the work domestic due to similar entry methods used in a prior Rogers' drug store burglary.
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Rogers’ Drug Store
New Members Pledged to Athenia Club in Washingtonville
At the recent Athenia Club meeting in Washingtonville ten new members were pledged. Names include Mrs Jayden Goble of Florida Bre John Mactinson of Newburgh Mrs N W Brown of Little Britain Mrs William Richereeh and Mrs Alice Van Leuan of Chester Mrs Walter Brown Mrs Bertha G Weiler of Salisbury Mills Mrs Wescott Gerow Mrs Frank Hartline Mrs E F Stryder of Washingtonville and Mrs Ira A Hawkins of Warwick.
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Athenia Club
Washingtonville
Jayden Goble
Florida
John Mactinson
Newburgh
N. W. Brown
Little Brtain
William Richereeh
Alice van Leu
Chester
Walter Brown
Bertha G. Weiler
Salisbury Mills
Wescott Gerow
Frank Hartline
E. F. Stryder
Ira A. Hawkins
Warwick
Howells Brief Visit And Local Social References
Charles Drake of Toledo Ohio visits his parents Mr and Mrs D W Drake. Miss Helen Cook hosts a seventh birthday party for about ten friends with games music and refreshments. Ladies Aid Society meets at Miss Nellie Tuthii’s home Thursday afternoon. Cottage prayer meeting Friday at 7 30 PM at the McNuelty home 20 Roosevelt Avenue.
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Howells
Charles Drake
Toledo
Ohio
D. W. Drake
Helen Cook
Ladies’ Aid Society
Nellie Tuthii
Newburgh Man Buys River Steamers Maine and Boner
Newburgh businessman Morris Levinson has purchased the steamers Maine and William F. Boner from Central Hudson Company. The sale was finalized Friday. Levinson may overhaul both ships before deciding their future use. The Romer and Martin, two vessels tied at Newburgh, will require repairs if kept in service.
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Newburgh
Maine
William F. Boner
Central Hudson Company
Morris Levinson
Herbert R. Odell
Steamboat Company
New York
Romer
Fifth Street
Martin
Levinson
Delany Works
James T. Brett
Marlborough
Valuable Church Windows Replaced in Paris
Paris reports rapid replacement of ancient stained glass removed for safety during German bombardment. Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle have been returned, with five more churches Saint Gervais Saint Severin Saint Merry Saint Etienne du Mont and Saint Germain l Auxerrois to be reinstalled. Only Saint Denis suffered serious damage from the Conumerve explosion.
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Cor
Associated Press
Paris
Notre Dame
Sainte Chapelle
Saint-Gervais
Saint Severin
Saint- Merry
Saint-Etienne du Mont
Saint-Germain I Auxerrois
Hutenson Family Invites for Sopambella Hardgrove to Chambers
Montgomery News notes invi tations from Mr and Mrs James I Hutenson for the marriage of Sopambella Hardgrove to Clarence Thomas Chambers at Evergreen on December 31. Also reports Mrs Shaw and family planning a move to Wortendyhe around January and a Kansas City death informing Mr and Mrs James Jackson of their son’s death.
Non coms Receive Warrants At Weekly Drill
At the weekly drill of Company I First Regiment A W Fork Guard Captain E Madden Decker commands the event. Mayor Prate Rossini M Cox presented warrants to non commissioned staff after qualifying exams. Several officers passed but warrants not yet reach headquarters. Names listed for warrant recipients include Willis H Tavis C F Radzinsk C J Preard B Johnson C L Kappell and others. The planned dance after the drill was canceled.
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First Regiment
A.W Fork Guard
E Madden Decker
Helen
Prate Rossini M Cox
Piceher
Lively Blaze at Kingston Engulfs Factory Offices
A December 17 fire broke out in the basement of the H W Faien Company wood working offices at 655 Tueada, Kingston. Firemen fought for an hour and halted the blaze, but water damage was extensive though the origin remains undetermined.
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Bangston
H W_ Faien Company
Tueada Ing
Althoug
Enjoys Life at Firemen's Home
The Times-Press reports Albert E Space, a former Middletown fireman, now at the State Firemen's Home in Hudson, has lived there six years and writes of good health and comfortable surroundings. Lieutenant Frank J. Cunneen, US Navy, received the Navy War Cross for service in the war zone.
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Times-Press Iis
Albert E* Space
Middletown
Hudson | Me
Frank J. Cunneen
Nolowhe
Raanne
Mer A Vege
Whson
Boy Bounces Back From Carelessness Torture Claim
A Cincinnati boy suffered leg injuries after a motorist's carelessness left him immobilized for five weeks. Doctors and nurses in a Cincinnati hospital report the boy endures this condition, the only relief being his enforced position.
Sailors Can Now Secure Victory Buttons at Navy Station
Discharged sailors may obtain Victory buttons at the navy recruiting station in the Post Office building Newburgh. Enlistees are offered leave until January 3, 1920 and may be sent to San Francisco for trips to Hawaii, the Philippine Islands, China and Japan as requested.
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Newburgh
Dec
United States Navy
Navy Recruiting Station
San Francisco
Hawa
Philippine Islands
China
Japan
Harriman Family Welcomes Another Grandchild
Mr and Mrs Penn Smith Jr announce the birth of their daughter last Saturday at 134 East Seventieth Street New York. The child is the second for the Smiths and for Mrs EF Henry Harriman. Additionally, K of G group Middletown Council No 486 plans a regular meeting this evening with all members urged to attend.
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Penn Smith, Jr
East Seventieth Street
New York
K. OF G
Middletown Counci
Knights of Columbus
Harding Comes Out Formally For Presidency
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio formally announces his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination in 1920. The letter announcing the bid was sent to Clare Hughes of Piqua, chairman of the Miami County Republican Committee.
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Washington
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Clare Hughes
Piqua
Oho
Miami County
Harding
Pointdexter
Johnsor
California
Sutherland
West Virginia
Alderman Lewis Wood Sells 79 Lake Avenue Home
Real estate notes record Alderman Lewis Wood selling his residence at 79 Lake Avenue to Mount Parsons of Bloomingoury Road. Parsons recently sold his farm and buys for a home. Sale completed through A. Henschel Real Estate Agency.
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Alderman Lewis
Wood
Lake Avenue
Mount Parsons
Bloomingoury Road
iSale
A. Henschel
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Clarence Mitchell
Grant Vandemark
George Small
Charlier Reynolds
Irving Lane
Ward Olis
Earthes
Rotary Club
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DeMoeritt
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Middletown Bors
Aertan-Vocalion
Testone
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Hanford & Horton Co
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