First Forum Meeting a Big Success at Commercial Hotel
The Mem bers' Forum of the Chamber of Commerce held a turkey supper for 30 attendees at the Commercial Hotel. President H. D. Gould chaired, Buck was absent but expected soon. Members drew names for next meeting and formed committees to recruit new members and plan topics. Several questions and local road statements were proposed for discussion and action by the forum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commercce
H. D. Gould
Chamber
Charles B. Buck
Forum
W. Scott Radeker
Andrew J. Herbison
Ivan A. Gardner
James F. Tuthiil
Orn
George Bowers
Ogden
Charles Wolf
John V. Demerest
N. H. DeGraaf
John D. Wood
Middletown Boys on Border Pictured by Able Cartoon
Cartoon depicts nine Middletown boys serving with New York state troops at the Mexican border. Captain M A Stivers of Middletown, later reassigned to different units, is noted for leading the Third Field Hospital to McAllen Texas. Rahdi work praised but not donated in the feast, per local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Able
Second Field Artilery
68Th Infantry
Roc” Renkin
Mickey Murphy
Aiddletown Boys
Nexican
M. A. Stivers
Times-Press
Deaths Toll From Burns in Monroe on Franklin Avenue
Mrs. H C Henderson died after a kitchen fire at her Monroe home on Franklin Avenue. Her son Charles smothered the flames with a rug and called for help. funeral set for Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Monroe Cemetery. Also noted: Herbert Dolson, 34, died at 11 William Street from spinal trouble, with survivors including his widow Anna Howell and son Vincente P. Dolson, plus several siblings and family relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
H. C. Henderson
Franklin Avenue
Genderson
Charles
Ezra Staith
S Fairchild
C. H.hall
Mrs. Henderson
Oath
Hachine
XN. J
Peter Vanderbom
William
Papakating
N. J
Hart
Monroe Cemetery
Herbert Dolson
William Street
Mr. Dolson
Dison
Town
Theophilus Dolson
Cecelia Hathaway
Anna Howell
Howells
Vincente P. Dolson
Albaiey- Thres
Port Jervis
Henry Dolson
Lincoln
Wickham Dolson
Martha Otis
Bloomfield
Alice
Dr. Davis
Gilbertsvile
Dolson
Altmark Walker Action Settled In Injury Case
The suit brought by Moses M. Altmark father of Helen Allmark the Walden girl injured October 3 1913 when a sign fell from the Walker building against James S Walker to recover damages has been settled. Settlement came after mediation by Rey Ivan A Gardner who substituted for Altmark's attorney in November. Walker was represented by A S Exobier of Waiden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses M. Altmark
Helen Allmark
Walden
Walker
James S. Walker
Rey Ivan A. Gardner
Almark
A. S. Exobier
Waiden
Villistas Suffer Defeats in the North
In Mexico City reports from Associated Press say Villistas have endured several severe defeats in the north over the last two days. Also a decree dated December 22 grants foreigners until April 15 to resign treaty rights for real estate mining oil timber properties in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Villistas
Concluding Session Of Supervisors In Goshen
In Goshen on December 29 the Board of Supervisors adjourned after a brief morning meeting. A resolution was introduced to fix compensation for copying assessment rolls. Reports from committees were read. Charities listed bills totaling 496.85, sheriff accounts 89.95, county treasurer 9.40. A special committee proposed allocating 30 in fines to Monroe village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Board of Supervisors
Charities
Monroe
Sudden Death of Nelson Woodruff at Circleville
Nelson Woodruff a Civil War veteran died suddenly in his Circleville yard from heart disease at 72 years. Born in the county, son of Harmon Woodruff. Survived by wife Ann Miller and four sons Alvin Harry Frank Irwin. two brothers Caleb Newburgh and Emerson Circleville. Member of Company G 176th Regiment, Circleville Presbyterian Church and the Grange. Funeral notice to follow.
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Nelson Woodruff
Circleville
Airs Harmon Woodruffs
Scotchtown
Ann Miller
Alvin
Harry
Frank
Girdleville
Irwin
Salambus
Ohio
Caleb
Newburgh
Emerson
Woodruff
Circleville Presbyterian Church
Grange
Chinese Pirates Attack Survivors After Shipwreck
International News Service reports the Japanese steamer Sanaru Maru ran aground off the Chinese coast near Caefoo. Survivors say pirates attacked the wreck, killing some and drowning others. Earlier dispatches claimed 40 percent of the crew and passengers survived, including two Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Tokio
Caefoo
Farlier
Underwood greets Erie employees in New Year message
President Frederick B. Underwood of the Erie issues a New Year greeting to employees of the company. The message thanks officers and employees of all grades, notes monthly property growth, and urges continued good relations and ongoing improvement plans for the Erie. December 20, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick B.enderwood
The
Erie
Frederick D. Underwood
New York
Million Dollar Fire Strikes Toronto Street Barns
International News Service reports a massive blaze in Toronto on December 29 at the King Street barns of the Toronto Street Railway. Fire departments battled the flames, estimating damage near a million dollars as crews worked to contain the spread and prevent nearby structures from catching fire. No injuries are immediately reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Toronto
King Street
Toronto Street Railway
To Wed Son of E. H. Harriman 1916 Announcement
Mas Gladys C. C. Fries of New York announces engagement to E. Roland N. Harriman, second son of the late E. Henry Harriman. News from 1916 notes the forthcoming marriage plans involving prominent families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Harriman
Gladys C. C. Fries
H. H Frees
New York
E. Roland N. Harriman
E. Henry Harriman
F. S
Christmas Tree of Day Nursery Charitable Event
Thursday at 3 PM the Mission House East Main hosted a Chr istmas tree party for Day Nursery children and siblings. The Christmas Committee led by Miss Fannie Weston and members Ms Gill Mrs Merritt Mrs Highsam and Mrs Lottie Narny organized treats with ice cream and cake as Minnie Ambler contributed to guest comfort. The event highlighted the nursery’s vital daytime care for working mothers and their families, prompting gratitude and calls for support from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission House
East Main Street
Fannie
Vreston
J. E. Gill
Alexander Merritt
Charles Ilighsam
Lottie C. Narny
Xray Featured At Middletown High College Party
Miss Francis Olivia Conner hosted a college party with about eight couples from the class of 1316 at Middletown High School. Guests included Ruth Gales of Simmons College and Theodora Horton of Columbia, with Dr. Conner showing his X ray equipment and taking pictures before a luncheon and toasts by Edwin R. Carter. A later line notes a large fire destroying 300 cars worth about 1,060,001 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Olivia Conner
South Street
MM. Co. Corner
Middletown High School
Ruth Gales
Simmons College
Mass
Edwin R. Carter
Weod Horton Memorial Church
United Governments Likely Send Identical Peace Replies
London reports belief that allied governments will mirror Washington on Wilson peace terms and send notes before Sunday. Russia rejects starting peace talks now unless German terms are stated, Roumania backs Russia, and entente unity strengthens. Page meets Premier George. Copenhagen notes back Wilson plan. Norway Sweden and Denmark push notes to belligerents. President’s envoy Page sees Lloyd George. Turks’ reply similar to Germany and Austria. Plan to build residence on Wallkill Avenue. Middletown Club to observe New Year with members urged to attend.
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International News Service
London
Germiny
Wilson
Washington
United States
Russia
Germany
Roumania
Paris
Gustave Herve
France
Walter Hines Page
Cloud George
Copenhazen
Christiania
Labor Party
Spnit
Copenhagen
Great Britain
Lloyd George
Certan
Gerard
Berlin
Zimmerman
Theutonic Athies
Turkey
Lansing
Cecil Spring Rice
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Bloomingbart
Rock Hill
Montgomery
Stivers
C. H Hmith
Albany
Nar Sezi
Igor
Danaco
Costecco
de” Gtlers
Texas Si
Cour Oky
Vay
Bachelors and Hospital
Armory
State Armory
Bachelors
Hospital Corps
First Infantry
N. GX
Wasowith
Desurva
McGornal
Wayne Scott
Evergreen
New York City
Walliam
Rowley
P. J. Breckheimer
Syracuse
Henry Beakes
Philadelphia
Ray Miller
Sanford Durland
Chester
3. M. Strack
Lawrence McBrzir
LeRoy S. Howley
Charles D. Swayze
Herbert B. Royce
Donald B. Campbell
Edmund Millen, Jr
Preck Aimholz
Ralph P. Buii
Altmark
Walker Action
North
Underwood
Christmas Tree OF Day Nursery
Mission” House
Conner Home
Frank H. Scudder
H. D. Gould Company
Wallkill Avenue
George B. Hewitt
Grand Avenue
Middletown Club
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