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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
2
Archibald Taylor of the County Fuel administration reports the local coal supply is very good and being managed with care. Mayor Thompson and Taylor dedicate effort to ensure fair access while city hall offices stay busy handling inquiries and calls daily.
The FP H Woolsey Company of Livingston Manor is winning a 25,000 order for wooden cases to hold the Boihk Target Practice Device manufactured locally. The device trains raw recruits to be expert marksmen and is used in military camps in the United States and Canada. An inventory filed in Morristown shows Mrs Mary van Voorhees Lowery's estate at 2,350 total, with 80 shares in Baltimore's Lowery Glass Company. Ho-Ho-Kus track in XN J has been awakened for army horse breeding, making a meet unlikely next season.
Middletown Fire Department chief receives a $58 check from Leo Barnett to divide among fire companies for the James Street fire. Police receive silk handkerchiefs and woolen gloves, while Charless Bremer provides cigars and candy to officers.
Activities of the Women's Clubs announce a Christmas Eve gathering to celebrate the season with singing and gifts. The Historical Club reports progress on topics like Madame de Pompadour and Louis XV, and twelve stitches for the Red Cross are noted. A Big Christmas dance by the Jolly Five is advertised for December 24, 1917 at Evans Hall with McWilliams' orchestra.
Goshen plans broad Yuletide observances with Methodist and Presbyterian services. Morning and evening sermons, cantatas, and a community musical program highlight Christmas week. Children’s events and school Christmas festival are scheduled across religious sites.
Goshen December reports praise to Adele Schoonmaker from Lillian Morse for Atlantic Division Supply Service work with warm woolen garments and hospital aids praised as well made. Local sports note Goshen Bamian Fire edge Crescent Fire 22 to 8. Charles Chappell plans a Red Cross team featuring ex-stars. Aero torpedo exhibit by L A Taylor shown. Glen-Arden Hunt to be discontinued. Edmond Seely dies at 15. George Smith on three month leave to Jacksonville. John Tappan relocates to Beattie. coal supply improves. Italian Societies plan January entertainments. John Bowker’s brother Thomas, a lieutenant, is a German prisoner.
Night thefts entered nearly six freight cars as snow thawed, hampering footprints in yards. Police face speculation on charges against a local gang as household items were stolen from tickers. Shipments will reveal shortages once consignors confirm with shippers.
Chief McCoach presents the 1917 arrest list noting 474 arrests, down from 516 in 1916, with intoxication leading offenses and 214 arrests for that crime. Details include dispositions, jail terms, literacy, ages, demographics, and officer-by-officer arrest tallies led by Ward. The report covers misconduct types, read/write ability, and service lengths.
A list of officers with scattered dates from 1902 to 1916 appears, naming Sergeant John Giter and officers including William Faulkner Bruce Mc Coach John J. Greeves August Mass Percival Bonnet and others with various unclear dates. The fragmentary entry suggests a roster or memorial roll with inconsistent year data and several missing digits.
Thirty two Sullivan county men listed as deserters and their names sent to Washington. Thirty eight failed to report for examination and will be dealt with by law, 185 have been exempted and discharged, 77 reported fit and will be sent in next draft call. The Chamber of Commerce boards votes to affiliate with the United States Chamber in Washington and seeks membership. License denied for Charles Welsh hotel at Beemerville due to dry status since 1915 and the hotel in that area not necessary. Van Tassell improves after fainting at Erie station platform in Jamestown.
A local street on Thursday evening corrected a false rumor that a resident had suffered a paralytic stroke. Friends are relieved to learn there was no stroke and that the person is in good condition at home.
Liberty reports the death of Captain Harri son Marvin of Co I 143rd Red, N. Y. L., in St Petersburg Florida on November 28 1917. Born Tryden November 6 1827 he was among the original captains of the third Regiment and the only survivor. The regiment’s Co I drew recruits from Dryden and Marvin mentored members until muster out. Remaining 142nd captains appointed after organization include Captain William R. Bemmett Hutchinson Kansas Captain Dwight Divine Ellenville and Captain Isaac Jeff Hashronck.
In Newburgh the grand jury reported no bills in several cases. Discharged prisoners include Jack Siatta for liquor tax law in Aion roe, John Hadlick for grand larceny in Fort Jervis, Edward P. Geisenheimer for assault in the second degree Port Jervis, Arthur McGrath for assault in the second degree Port Jervis, Paul Ferrari for excise law in Monroe, and Bart Nosworthy for excise law in Warwick. Complaints withdrawn in McGrath and Losworthy cases. Times-Press ads urged.
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