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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
2
Patriotic Christmas appeal urges giving a Christmas basket to every patient at Federal Hospital No. at Otisville. Though at home is ideal, many cannot be there, so donate $150 with name and address at the Red Cross office. A thank you letter will follow from the grateful recipient.
A boy discovers the joy and practical good a watch brings him daily. He consults the time first thing in the morning and many times thereafter, illustrating how a simple timepiece can aid a boy throughout his day and even beyond its price.
The O and W pile fire in the north area continues to smolder with the steam shovel at work until extinguished. Local residents Joseph Kelly and Charles Carson share family updates and letters from relatives in France. Several hometown soldiers have returned from camps and hospital wards, with notes on health and assignments, including Private Ralph Dailey and others.
The Tarrytown Daily News reports two oral opinions hold the ferry company responsible for damages after Dr. G. H. Vernon’s car ran onto a ferryboat last Sunday, causing the crash and potential compensation.
In Chicago on December 18, Dan Skene, labeled a draft evader, died after a sixteen day hunger strike. He was imprisoned and sought release through the strike. forcible feeding was attempted but ineffective.
Albany dec 18 captain george b dutton acting superintendent of state police submits report to secretary of state engo that during the past year troopers made 1586 arrests for alleged motor vehicle violations. arrests led to 1669 convictions and 3 discharges with several cases still pending. charges include improper licenses driving without proper rights reckless driving driving without guardians licenses and driving while intoxicated.
The Athletic Association meeting led by president Frank Sundstrom elected Archibald Taylor as manager of the 1919 baseball team. Four basketball manager candidates and four assistant baseball manager candidates were proposed for board submission. The group approved refunds of letters costs for football players and partial jersey refunds. Officers elected earlier remain: President Sundstrom, Vice-President Degnan, Secretary Lorgan, Treasurer Dumbauld, Representative Alcad.
Officers elected at Chester Grange include Master Miles Stevens Overseer Seely Hoe Lecturer Mrs A Schriver Steward Frankbebriver Assistant steward W R Conklin Secretary Jonn N Bernard Treasurer C Bb Johnzon Gate keeper George Baxwhins Pomona Miss Louise Martin Lady assistant steward Miss Anna Durland Trustee W H Conklin at annual meeting multiple roles listed for Chester Grange and Hamptonburgs with numerous names and titles.
Albany December 18 Lieutenant Glenn D Wicks son of Leister and Sirs Charles W Wicks of Banquoit formerly of Utica officially reported missing in action and believed killed A physician in the U S army in France sent a letter describing his death during an October air battle Senator Wicks led an investigating committee to Riddietown and spoke at a Farm Bureau meeting in the Show Shop
A fragment describes interwoven socks in Xmas boxes, silk scarves or handkerchiefs priced up to $1.50 a pair, and knitted silk pieces up to $1, with mentions of initials and garish trim, reflecting early 20th century retail copy.
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