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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1917

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Farmers May Get 75 Cents On Milk Claims

The Mutual McDermott Dairy Company facing bankruptcy may leave farmers unpaid for milk sold before the failure. Receivers are directed to continue buying milk, with farmers likely to receive about 75 cents on the dollar. The Farm Bureau notes potential pay, urges farmers to continue delivering milk to receivers for a few days while the situation is clarified. Weather: Washington reports light snow or rain in the north portion.

Mutual McDermott Dairy Company Hich Concern Far Howells Farm Bureau Mow Dairy Corporation Bankruptcy Court Attorner Washington

Supervisors Adopt Report Of Committee In Goshen Meeting

The Goshen board adopted the committee report on real estate personal and bank stock values after discussion with five dissenters. Ex Supervisor Robert H. Clark addressed the meeting recalling his Mint Sink tenure and noting only two current members served when he did. Continued on page nine.

Times-Press Goshen Aec Orange Isers Richard Bullwinkle William J Minisink Walter Denniston

Hirschberg to Fight Board Over Audit of Accounts

Newburgh, Dec 18. District Attorney says former official Harry Hirschberg will seek a writ of mandamus to force audits of his expense bills submitted to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. He contends items for automobile hires and travels are legitimate and must be paid, while the county audits found several charges rejected as improper.

Times-Press Newburgh Attformer Herry Committee On Refercation and Correction Mensurga Hirschbers James Ward Janater C. E Marybrook Elias Powell Ward Powell Nishi Allermey Gnenders New York Maas Lynar A. H. F. Seeger Carr Ephen Vaico Wee

Lawyers At City Hall Aid Army Registrants

Registrants for the army seek assistants from lawyers at city hall. This forenoon Thomas C. Rogers and Ivan A. Gardner were at the office, this afternoon Percy R. Buttenheim is on duty, and this evening Frank H. Finn will be in charge.

Thomas C. Rogers Ivan A. Gardner Percy R. Buttenheim Frank H. Finn

Health Board Shifts Meeting To Wednesday Evening Next Week

The Board of Health will meet Wednesday evening instead of Tuesday, on Christmas week. It will be the last board meeting of the year.

Board of Health Board

Greater Red Cross campaign urges mass enlistment now

The American Red Cross calls for universal enlistment, urging 26 million members as a Christmas gift to those serving. Henry P. Davison, chairman, emphasizes turning desire to aid into rapid action and supports expanding the Red Cross to aid soldiers and suffering mankind.

Red Cross America Continental Henry P. Davison War Council of the American Red Cross

Hoffman Lodge Holds Election at 412 F and A M

The Hofman Lodge 412 F and A M elected officers for the year including HL S W Fred Rogers and J WW S Marz as Worshipful Master and Senior Warden, with T El DeWitt as treasurer and J B A Faylor as secretary. Installation planned for January with Past Master Dave presiding. Also notes a Net gain to 150 members, and a Hoyt couple welcome Harold Glenn Hoyt born Dec 14. Women’s Benefit Association of the Macabees to meet with officer installations.

Hofman Lodge Dave Thomas C. Rogers Howard B. Keeler Hoffman Lodge

HAIG MAKING CHANGES IN STAFF IN LONDON

London reports Field Marshal Haig is making important changes in his headquarters staff after a long period with little alteration. The Times notes shifts at the top levels as British forces in France continue to organize for ongoing operations.

Paris Chateau Renault Mediterranean London Sparsos Versenet Noviembre Haig Field Marshel Haig France Times Fienders War Office Teutons Irgon Dunkirs

Navy reports loss of submarine F-1 after collision in fog

The Navy Department announced that nineteen sailors aboard the submarine F-1 were lost after it was rammed by the F-3 in American waters on Monday. Five crew members were rescued, including Commander Sicut A. Montgomery. The disaster occurred during dense fog, details are limited by censorship, and officials hope to raise the wreck if depth permits.

Washington Navy Department Sicut A. E. Montgomery Julia Montgomery Pratt Fort H. G. Wright New York Navy Daniels

Income Tax Officer to Assist Local Residents

An income tax official will visit Middletown to help residents with returns and answer questions. The officer will be at the city hall from January 22 for several days, with tax forms available to expedite filing and reduce delays.

Roscoe Frain Middletown

Action to Set Aside Deed In Cordisco Case

A fraud claim to set aside a deed by Isadere M Lawrence and Cordisco defendants was heard before Justice Youns in Monroe. The 1932 suit alleges the deed given by Alexander Cordisco to his wife was improper to shield assets amid two prior suits. Plaintiff’s attorney Mr Gardner argued the firm Cordisco Co failed. defense contends Alexander was solvent and used assets to fund litigation. Continuous trial details extend to further pages.

Isadere M. Lawrence Ander Cordisco G Cordisco Youns Ivan Giztown Siesale Cor & Co Monroe Anabal Frederica Cordisco Lawrence Sunt Acabal Alexander Cordisco Alexander Ofbal Frederick Cordisco Alexander Cord Gardner Alexander Smith Henry Kohl Clarence L.ee

Four hundred seventy added to Red Cross drive

Four hundred seventy members were added to the local Red Cross chapter in this campaign for next year’s memberships. The drive saw strong turnout in the Second Ward with 19 new members and sales booths contributing 140. Notable daily totals included 27 at Tompkins Dry Goods and 25 at Merchants Bank booths. Armour & Company manager P Wallace Dawkins encouraged workers with early memberships.

Red Cross Second Ward C. J. Giering J. B. Hulett Merchants Dank Building Johnlloway KE. van Dyke Wignt M. A. Jackson Re Road Leval John Bright

Fire victim had a wife living none other story

Percival Longworth, the young man burned in the dames street fire weeks ago, was married. His wife, Mrs Ethel Longworth, located in Newark New Jersey, wed September 18 1911 in Newark. The ceremony was by Rev EB G Bowers of Plainfield New Jersey. Longworth resided in East Division. his bride was Miss Johnson of this city. Death certificate filed by Registrar Geo H Stanton confirms he was married, contradicting reports that he was single. For two years Mrs Longworth says she had not lived with him.

Percival Longworth Dames Street Ami Ethel Longworth Newark N. J EB. G. Bowers Plainfield N. Z Longworth East Division Miss Johnson Office of Registrar of Vital Statistics Geo. H. Stanton Times-Press

Meeting on Coal Matter in Middletown

A Middletown meeting addresses coal issues amid local concerns. Officials and residents discuss energy plans, mine safety, and potential impacts on jobs and environment. A follow up session is planned to review proposals and public input.

Coal supply clash spurs New York city meeting

Fuel officials from Albany and Orange County conferred at 65 Broadway with advisory committees to address coal delivery delays in Unis City. They planned better car allocations, centralized loading, and fair hoard prevention as more coal cars were diverted and delivery times improved.

Albert L. Wigggin SR. Flynn Valentine P. Snyder Charles V. I. Robertson G. M. Dahl WF. 2. Peters Walter IL Whitelill Orange County Broadway New York Evram Merritt Newburgh W. R B. Lodge Montcomberi Archibald Taylor Thompson Tastor Mecca Board of Education

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