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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
1
London reports indicate growing defection from Bolsheviks amid claims of authority, drunkenness, work reluctance, and food scarcity. Bolsheviks plan to send special representatives abroad to push international propaganda. An American Red Cross train departs for Romania with supplies, wheels omitted.
St Pauls Sunday School held its Christmas exercises in the auditorium Tuesday evening. Rev C H Mattison presented stereopticon views and described sections of in where Maitison spent nine years. Carols were sung and Santa Claus handed out candy and oranges to members. Superintendent Fred J. Hodge and Rev Dr G Grinton led the program. Weather notes indicate fair but continued cold in Washington.
A Christmas Eve program in the armory drew a large audience for an hour of carols and a life of the Saviour visual. Schoolchildren filled many seats as actors stood or stood seated, with the High School Orchestra and a stereopticon show by Superintendent Turthill and Rev Dr Wight enhancing the event.
A WWI era letter from Theodore Roosevelt urging wartime prohibition for soldiers and civilians in essential work is released by Dr Clarence True Wilson. The Red Cross drive in Middletown adds 1100 members reaching 8000 with goals of 500 more, as house-to-house canvassing continues and flags are displayed to mark memberships.
The Board of Health convenes this evening at 8 o clock in City Hall to present annual reports and transact year end business. Three vacancies may be filled as terms of Edward Strack and George Marks expire, with Vice-President Frank Elliott likely to resign due to a move to New York and absence from the city.
Bethlehem Pa December 26 Major Arthur Brice de Saulles longtime superintendent of the New Jersey Zinc Company died Monday aged seventy eight. Death followed the killing of his son John L de Saulles by his former wife Blanca de Saulles in a related murder tragedy.
Rev Dr Grinton delivers this evenings sermon at St Pauls Church with the topic The Visit of the Wise Men. Attendance expected from parishioners and local residents seeking evening contemplation.
Excavations are under way at the Ideal Wrapping Machine Company plant on Sprague avenue for a 16 by 72 foot one story addition with a monitor roof. The new shop mirrors Clemson Bros plans and is built by Westinghouse Church Kerr Co New York, the Clemson site contractor. Growth from large contracts drives more space machinery and employees, signaling substantial progress in the city’s manufacturing interests.
Washington reports President Wilson is believed to have completed plans to operate the nation’s railroads under a Federal administrator. A proclamation announcing the program is expected within the next few days, with action anticipated by December 31.
Middletown Council No 326 United Commercial Travelers of America cancels the planned Christmas tree event for this season. The decision aligns with Commissioner Hoover's conservation plan. A smoker and supper will be held instead.
On Christmas day Middletown Lodge 1097 held its annual charity for the city’s poor children. Over 200 youngsters were visited on Sorin street and escorted to shoe stores B F Van Sickle A Samuels and F A Monaghen where shoes cost 1.65 to .50. Each child received candy nuts two pairs of stockings and mittens. The list of recipients came from city pastors teachers and Charities commissioner. The organizing committee included Frank H Beakes T D McCoach H M Starr John H Morrison and W F Royce.
Within seven days from mailing the questionnaires registrants must return them to the Exemption Board. Local returns are coming in well but locating men is hard due to address changes. The Common Council room is busy with lawyers helping men answer questions as the 1238 sent out include numbers 1185 to 1220.
American expeditionary forces celebrated Christmas in a howling snow storm. Santa Claus swooped into the hangar beside a village tree, delighting children. Dinner fell short of Thanksgiving due to tokens and trimmings, yet soldiers shared cheer.
At Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg S C December 26 1917 Christmas tree parties turkey dinners and religious services marked a memorable Yuletide for New York soldiers Each company had its own tree and entertainments filled the day After midnight mess Catholic service and multi creed services followed by a festive Christmas dinner with plum pudding pies and cranberry sauce The Christmas handicap 3 mile road race saw Vic Voteret of the 105th infantry win in 17 minutes 7 seconds with Nick Uianopalous of the 165th infantry close behind Tonight the 3rd battalion 107th infantry I K L and M companies faces a 48 hour out period.
A $600,000 enlarged county courthouse suffered about $2,000 in damage from a fire of incendiary origin. Discovered in a cellar locker room, it burned at two points about fifty feet apart. Firefighters contained the blaze in an hour, with none of the 100 jail inmates alarmed. Investigation launched by Superintendent Garthwait of the Department of Buildings.
Monday evening at the Citr Bar local coal dealers met with Major Toompson and Local Fuel Administrator Archi hala Taylor to review supply against consumption. Some consumers had received more than entitled and future orders will require a central office special order. Mr Taylor traveled to Newburgh to confer with County Fuel Administrator Warehill and will return this evening.
Joseph Van Lenvan of 15 Wawayanda avenue slipped on a trolley track on East Main street at about 4 PM while returning home after changing a $10 bill for Christmas gifts. He was picked up by Chief John D. McCoach and Officer B. S. Ward, taken home in a sleigh driven by John H. Hasbrouck, and his fracture reduced by Dr. H. J. Powelson.
William Phillips aged 43 and May Phillips aged 31 faced Recorder Howard M. Starr after a confrontation at their Fulton street home. Phillips claimed his wife drew a revolver, leading to his arrest for disorderly conduct while May was held for possessing a license-less gun. both pleaded guilty and received suspended sentences amid a tense, public dispute. A separate case involved a wife seeking her husband’s arrest for nonsupport. the husband testified he earned $20 weekly, while she earned $12 and hired a maid, leaving disputes over providing for their two children.
Across World War I fronts reports describe a sentry killed by a throat wound after capture and German brutality toward American troops. Public bulletins warn about German raids, occupation abuses, and women giving up sons while French and Italian fronts see shifting tactics as Armistice provisions are tested.
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