Woman Is Killed In Poughkeepsie Weather Grips Region
Washington reports a cold wave spreading from the Ohio valley as a brutal cold snap grips Middletown and Poughkeepsie. The death of sixty year old Mat ia Westcott is linked to seven fires in the last forty hours. Temperatures plunge to near 30 below zero, with winds making the air feel even harsher and disrupting railroad schedules.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ohio Valley
Poughkeepsie
Middletown
Kent
Thrall Hospital Acknowledgment and Board Action
Thrall Hospital acknowledges donations including 203 from Eugene Horton and 330 from Orange County Telephone Co for the Christmas dinner. Housekeepers are urged to conserve water during a fire to avoid reducing fire mains pressure. Sullivan County Supervisors authorize their attorney to sue the bonding company for Cornelius EB Downie who defaulted on accounts and is in a state institution for larceny.
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Thrall Hospital
Eugene Horton
The
Orange County Telephone Co
James Horin
W. W Clark
William Scheitzer
Sullivan County Board of Supervisors
Monticello
Cornelius EB. Downie
Wurtsboro
Organ Recital for Red Cross Brightens Middletown
A large audience attended the organ recital at Wedd Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church despite bad weather. Mr Baird performed, Mrs Dillabough sang three pieces ending with The Battle Hymn of the Republic. John Bright praised Red Cross efforts and the $60 offering will aid Middletown Red Cross workrooms. Niccoli moves to West Hampton Long Island for a duck ranch job with wife.
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Wedd Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church
Baird
Mindietown
Dillabough
The
Republic
John Bright
Red Cross
Middletown
Latest War News and Local Masonic Lodge Notice
London reports a Bolshevik revolt allegedly financed by Germany with Lenine sent to sow disaffection in Russia. Padua suffers a large fire from incendiaries in a rare air raid with heavy property loss but some frescoes saved. British counterattacks on the Ceambre front reclaim territory on Welsh Ridge. Hoffmann Lodge No. 412 holds installation and first-degree conferrals January 1 at the Masonic Temple North Street.
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Germany
London
Pero
Kerensky
Lenine
Russia
Padua
HMS
Italy
Titian
Campagnola
Dec
Iui
Welsh Ridge
British pledge thoughtful reply to Austro German terms
London December 31 Associated Press describes the British government planning a serious reply when official Austro German peace terms are presented. Prime Minister Lloyd George will visit France to confer with Premier Clemenceau on the subject.
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Associated Press
London
The
Manchester Guardian
Lloyd George
France
Clemenceau
Three hundred join Middletown Red Cross chapter
Three hundred members were added to the Middletown Chapter of the Red Cross on Saturday, raising the local total to about 3,300. The Lustberz-Nast & Co plant on Smith Street supplied the largest single return, with employees joining en masse. Atlas For Dressing & Deing Co announced life memberships for all three of its employees, and several other industries are expected to report, potentially pushing membership higher.
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Middletown
The
Red Cross
Lés Membersnins Tanen Gui
Lustberz-Nast & Co
Smith Sireet
Atlas For Dressing & Deing Co
Addi
Aon
Wil Ge
New Room for Exemption Board Opens at City Hall
The Exemption Board moves from the mayor's office to a new room on the ground floor near the Commissioner of Public Works, adjacent to the Fire Department chief's office. The move follows the incoming mayor R. M. Cox taking over the old headquarters. The Needlecraft Club plans a meeting at Mrs. Nelson Milligan's home, 74 Beattie Avenue, Wednesday at 2:30 PM.
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Board of Eal
Commissioner of Public Works
Fire Department
Exemption Board
R. M. Cox
Needlecraft Club
Nelson Milligan
Beattia Avenue
Woman Injured in Kitchen Explosion at Home
Mrs. Lewis B. Scott of Benton Avenue was taken to Thrall Hospital after a Sunday morning explosion in her kitchen. She suffered a compound fracture of the left thigh and shock from flying stove fragments, as gas drafts and smoke filled the room. Her sister Mrs. Lee and neighbor Mr. Start helped, with Dr. Purdy attending. Firefighters extinguished the stove fire. investigators suspected a blast from the stove caused the damage.
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Lewis B. Scott
Benton
Bes Wm Thrall
Scott
Times-Press
Mrs. Lee
Wintow
Lee
Burt
T Purdy
Hovnital
Starim
Income Tax Man Delayed For Local Help
Roscoe Irwin Albany collector of Internal Revenue reports a delay in assigning a local income tax man to aid taxpayers. The holdup stems from a heavy workload to print the necessary forms for income tax returns. The delay will last several days and ends when the department provides the forms.
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Roscoe Irwin
Internal Revenue
Albany
Times-Press
Fire at Thrall Hospital Ends Quickly After Wall Fire
Fire alarm summoned volunteers and citizens to Thrall Hospital on Grove Street. The blaze, originating from heat near a furnace chimney, damaged wall timbers but was quickly controlled by Chief Higham and the fire brigade using chemics. Firemen praised for prompt, effective response preventing greater harm.
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Gremen
Thrall Hospital
Grove Street
Tagies
Excelsiors
Monbagenus
McQuoids
Phoenix
Winder
Higham
Shivering Boys Found At Goshen
Goshen police report three boys ages 15 to 16 fled from a farm Sunday morning. They were found at Ryerson’s bridge barely clothed and suffering frozen extremities. All were taken to Goshen Emergency Hospital for treatment. officials feared for others at large. Lieut. Schultz in France reports safe arrival and Christmas greeting to his wife.
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Times-Press
Goshen
Charles Biein
New Hampton
Tadus Farms
Momng
Taday
Joseph W. Langley
Thomas Carns
Peice
Ryerson's Bridge
Schultz
France
B. M. Schultz
164Th Infantry
Arrval
St Marys Guild to Meet at Parish House
St Marys Guild holds its regular meeting in the Parish House on a Wednesday evening at 9 30. A full attendance is desired. S R Owen secretary.
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ST. Mary's Guild
R. Owen
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Ssmuel i M. Boyd
Daniel Batley
William K. Stansbury
Dwight W. Berry
Mance
Charles L. Elwood
George W. O'Neal
Kester W. Staib
Aaron J. Hornbeck
Alm. Cox
Charles E. Robert Lawrence
Petrie Piaye
Long Island
Niccoli
A. M. Ambler
West Hampton
Lustberg-Nast CO
Atlas Fur Co
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