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Newspaper

Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1917

Page

8

Men Equipped for Training Not Fighting Says O Ryan

Major General John F. O'Ryan testified before the Senate Military Committee on duties at Camp Wadsworth. He said troops are adequately trained for precautions but need two more months of practice before front deployment. He urged heavier winter gear, noted poor shoe sizing in one shipment, and said paper work hamstrings the army while nurses in Camp Cody remain adequate.

Washington America France Senate John F. O'Ryan New York Camp Wedswort Spartanburs D. C O'Ryrar O'Bren O'Ryan Wadsworth Ichcock Orran Camp Wads- Worth Omaha Hitehcock Camp Cody Demiar N. M Gener O Ryan Genere Persk Genere Kosa Gen- Yun O'Byan Oryaz Jack Tae Auberiain Rae Pershizey Weeks Oran O'Byran Chamberlain O’ryan

City Officials Clear Desks Continued from Case One

City officials race for nomination amid shifts in postings as Commissioner of Assessments Clark Horton and others seek renomination. Acting City Engineer Hodinson handles duties with pay raised for extra work. Frank Korschen likely to stay as clerk. A three act farce Mrs Black's Pink Tea plays this evening at North Street Congregational Church with local music between acts.

Thomas Boesers Clark Horton Mer A. B. Cardell John A. Korschen Company Row Camp Wadsworth Hodinson Frank

Be Wise Cate Says Fools vs Wise Men Moral

A fragment quotes Pittarch arguing that wise men see fools for what they are while fools mistake goodness for folly. The line implies that fools lack insight and misjudge prudent conduct.

Pittarch Yuen

Last Meeting Health Board Conducted in City Hall

The Board of Health met Wednesday at 8 o clock with Mayor Thompson presiding. Attendees included T. Frank Caburnan, Dr D B Gardenbergh, Howard B Keeler, Health Officer L Hanmer, Sanitary Inspector Z r E Greene, Chersist Irving Bull, and George FH Stanton. Dr FLOW, supervisor for this program, spoke briefly. Officer Hanmer added remarks about the Major. An annual banquet was brought up during the session.

Jast Meetims Board of Health Wednecdare Thompson Iolfewirs T. Frank Cabanan D. B. Gardenbergh Howard B. Keeler L. Hanmer Z. R E. Greene Chersist Irving Bull George FH. Stanton Flow. Pervisor Hanmer Oriate

Prescott Wood-Prescott wedding in Matamoras

The Wood and Prescott families join in a wedding at the bride’s parents home in Matamoras. The bride, Plorence Prescott, and groom Wood, both residents of Warwick, were married by H. Gerhart. Prescott has worked at the office of Dr. Dison, the state official in Philadelphia.

Wood Prescott Plorence Prescott Warwick Matamoras Psa H. Gerhart Prescott Dr. Dison Cer Pennsylvania Atnladelphia

Hoffman Lodge installs new officers on Jan 1

The new officers of Hoffman Lodge No. 412, F and A M, will be installed Tuesday evening January 1 instead of the planned date due to provisions requiring duties to begin at the start of the year.

Hoffman Lodge No. 412 Goshen Gee 9Shen Cooperative Savings and Loas Association

Milk Quality and Quarantine Measures Urged in City

The article calls for citizen cooperation in disease control through sanitary measures and quarantine, noting past improvements and the need for strict milk standards. It criticizes current milk quality as mostly B grade, urging pasteurized supply and strict adherence to the scorecard requirements for purity and safety.

Social Life of Middletown Personal Notes

Social Life notes from Middletown report Mr. and Mrs. BE Allen of Howell Michigan visiting Mr. and Mrs. R O Hollenbeck two weeks. Ethel Rosevear of New York touring mother Mrs EL Rosevear. C J Pickard of Co I on furlough from Camp Wadsworth. Christmas tree planned for Day Nursery at 66 East Main Street. Privates Beia and Cox of Co I recalled from the South. Ground snow noted as unseasonable. James F Tuthill visits Corning. Earl Thorn at Cornell planning Texas aviation study. Smith and Gumas Benedict at Keller Field Texas. Alice Doell hosts Viola Doell Hazel Smith over holidays.

Ethel Rosevear New York EL Rosevear Ss Rosevear Reisenweber’s Dori H. Mr. Cox Co. I New York Infantry Earl Abbott Thorn Cornell C. W. Thorn Prospect Avenue Thorn Texas Princi*pally Smith Gumasr Benedict Keller's Field Taining Idea Station Corps

Fragmentary financial note on shortages and supply

A partial OCR fragment discusses alleged price scarcity, article handlers, and hopes for dealers producers to unite. It mentions early supply figures and a quantity of 7.233 quarts, with unclear context and multiple garbled phrases.

War Flour Grinding Begins As Mills Reorganize

Minneapolis reports local mills begin grinding war hour under new Government rules to save the wheat crop. Regulations raise berry utilization to 74 percent, drop two grades, and market war flour first and second grades. Prices dip, by‑products fall, several mills suspend operations awaiting consumer distribution. Officials caution the oversized supply will delay consumer access to war flour.

Minneapolis Food Administration Milling Division

Draft replies due today and mixed notices titled

Second installment of draft questionnaire replies due today shows high satisfaction with classifications. Major McCook urges district boards to reference on second quota to improve file accuracy. Community supper planned for Unionville Empire Hall January 1978 with arranged train departures for Middle town attendees at 5:3 PM. bank of yarn found on Middletown street turned in at police HQ for owner recovery.

New York J. McCoon Dram McCook Neenle Unionville Viciii Empire Hall Middletown

Goshen Girl Held in New York on Bigamy Charge

Harriet Witmore, 17, of Goshen, faces bigamy charges in New York City amid questions of marriage to Henry Snyder and claimed dependency for Army exemption. Police seek clarity on whether she is Snyder’s wife or merely living with him.

New York Bruce Harriet Witmore Snyder Times-Press Goshen Henry Snyder New York City National Army Snyders Suss Witmore Yerrzs Goshen Chiché Robert Sruce Captain Wiliams Central Office Miss Wit Time Press Harris Horace Claude Ate Police Sal Ae Henry Lord Men Street Clare Bansut Tracy Shy Snider Merel Wzmore

Love Affair Is Clue Followed by Robbery in New Haven

New Haven boarding house proprietor Pelligrino and boarder Tonello reported a theft from John Augustin after Christmas in Goshen. Losses included 159 dollars a gold watch a Norfolk coat and a razor. Police sought Augustin who had been in Goshen and may have fled toward Middletown.

New Haven Goshen Manuel Pelligrino East Street Conn Joan Toxnelie John Augustio Pelligrinon Augustin Pelligrino Tonello Schurnemurk Construction Co Erie Rail New Troley Middletown

Minstrels Tonight in Goshen for Red Cross Benefit

Goshen on December 27 reports a high quality minstrel show at the Music Hall to aid the Red Cross. Tickets are selling fast with advance sales advised as seats may sell out before showtime at 9 oclock. Also reported is Mrs Elias Powell visiting Sheriff Dowell, tied to the Powell murder case and a threatening letter matter, details undisclosed pending trial.

Goshen the Red Cross Elias Powell James Ward Maybrook Sherif Ai Dowell Goshen Wadar

Draft evaders arraigned as under sheriff leaves Goshen

Under Sheriff A L Decker proceeded to New York City for arraignment before a U S district court. Marshel McCarthy Leslie Doll aged 99 and Sidney Rosenwig aged 25 are alleged draft evaders. Doll was arrested in Port Jervis and claimed a German girl urged him to evade registering.

Goshen A. L. Decker New York City Marshel McCarthy Leslie Doll Sidney Rosenwig Doll Port Jervis

Ready for Tenant in Drake Building Shoe Store

Goshen December 27 The store formerly occupied by Gerhard Frechem in the Drake building is nearing completion after renovations for Lois Diana a shoe store. Diana expects to move in within the next few days.

Goshen Gerhard Frechem Drake Building Lois Diana Diana

Goshen Couple Announces Engagement of Clara Eldred

Dec 2 announcement from Mrs James Eldred of Wickham Avenue states their daughter Clara will wed Flord Carmichael of New York City. Carmichael is a former Goshen man.

James Eldred Wickham Avenue Clara Flord Carmichael New York City Carmichael

State Budget Sees Major Cuts Ordered by Sage

Albany December reports say Senate finance chief Henry M Sage expects big reductions in a 95 million state appropriation request. Special funds likely denied unless emergencies require them while personal service and new positions face restraint. Construction funds mostly for hospitals and prisons may be slashed.

Albany Des Henry M. Sage Senate Sage

Newburgh Judge Declines Appellate Seat After Petition

Counselor Henry Kohl received a letter from Justice Tompkins of Nyack dated Friday stating that while signatures helped in the petition to Governor Whitman for Judge Tompkins to join the Appellate Division, there is no need to continue the appeal. Tompkins prefers to stay on the trial bench.

Snewburgh Henry Kohl Justice Tompkins Nyack Newburgh Jacob A. Decker Whitman Tompkins Second Department

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