Local and Vicinity Boys Now in the Service
Corporal W. Vincent Lawder of 1 Orchard Street is with the 107th U.S. Infantry at Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg S C. George W Nolan of 708 Monhagen Avenue is with the 323d Aero Squadron at Kelly Field San Antonio Texas. Private John D Hawes of Wallkill attached to the Aviation Hospital Corps No 3 Campworth Spartanburg S C is with the 105th Infantry Greenleaf Fort Oglethorpe Ga. 352d Infantry son of Mr and Mrs G W Sradenburgh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Vincent Lawder
Edward Lawder
Orchard Street
107Th U.S. Infantry
Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg
S. C
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Texas
Wallkill
Aviation Hospital Corps
Campworth
Greenleaf
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Frank A. Carey
102D Field Signal Battalion
Thomas J. Carey
Linden Avenue
This City
Wagoner G. W. Bradenburgh
Reg
Camp Merritt
N. J
Co. I
A. O. Lewis
Prospect Street
City
Middletown Women Form Big Committee to Fight for a Dry City
Allied embassies will leave Petrograd if German advance threatens the city, while remaining ready to aid Russia. Embassies likely to move inland with the Bolshevik government if necessary, and relations unlikely to be broken. Also notes Russian navy demoralization and a Red Cross yarn distribution planned for khaki knitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Associated Press
Petrograd
Russia
Albert D Marvin Dies in Chester Notice of Local Death
Albert Denniston Marvin of 25 Roberts street died Thursday at the American House in Chester after a sudden illness at the Erie station while awaiting a train to Monroe. He was 71 years old, a traveling salesman for Lewis DeGroff & Son, and long a resident of Orange County. He leaves a widow, siblings, and a noted place in musical circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Denniston Marvin
Roberts Street
Chester
Erie
Monroo
Marvin
C. P. Smith
Secon
A. J. Dilabough
Taursday
Oxford Depot
Rensselaer
Lewis DeGroff & Son
New York City
Worhld's Greatest Find To Beat Huns, Inventor Says
Five renowned scientists will join a secret New England university meeting next month to review Garabed an alleged new energy source. If approved, the United States will strike Germany and guard the earth until victory. Secretary Lane and G T K Giragosian select the commission. The inventor promises the public will learn Garabed’s effects after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England University
Eee
Gemany
Etree
Lane
G. T. K. Giragosian
Besion
Garabed
Dollar Day Biggest Ever Draws Orange County Shoppers
Middletown wakes to a shopping surge as Dollar Day brings crowds from Orange and adjoining counties. Major General Dollar leads early bargains through the business district while trains from nearby towns carry throngs to the semiannual sale. Officials project 325,900 in circulation today with substantial savings for eager bargain hunters as the Chamber of Commerce directs planning. Trains and transit adjustments ease crowd flow, Goshen riders aided by altered schedules on the interurban line. Secretary Theleen notes strong turnout and ongoing coverage, with details continued on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Orange County
Dollar
Times Press
S. D. Theleen
Casmber of Commerce
Merchants’ Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Icdar
Pine Bush
Erie
Goshen
Wizard M. Gould
Wallkill Transit Company
Pine Island
Troley
Theleen
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Times-Press
Women Form 7000 For a Dry Middletown
A new group named the Women s Committee of 7000 For a Dry City forms with 1050 signers to campaign for a no license outcome in Middletown s April 16 special election. The pledge declares the saloon harms youth wastes in war and urges a dry vote. Signers include M C Ashley Mrs Charity Adams and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Committee
Middletown
Spanish steamer sunk by submarine near Madrid
Madrid reports the Spanish steamer Maria Caspio carrying cork to New York was sunk by a submarine. The crew were rescued by another Spanish ship, Claudio Lopez, which was stopped but allowed to continue after the commander argued with the submarine. The note says Spain will publish its correspondence with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Madrid
Maria Caspio
New York
Cork
Claudio Lopez
Claudio
Spanish Northern Railroad
Bakers Granted Smaller Loaf To Save Wheat
The Food Administration allows bakers to offer bread in smaller units to help households save wheat. The move follows tests showing some families consume less than a one-pound loaf, prompting issuance of a new sale unit better suited to city dwellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Foor
Food Administration
Meat
City Civil Service row over chief of police and charity head
A State Civil Service Board visit prompted an order to show cause why the city officers chief of police superintendent of public works and a confidential clerk should not enter Civil Service. The city answered at New York City office with officials present. Arguments covered whether the Commissioner of Charities falls under Civil Service and the temporary appointment of Mrs A K Dayton. The board will draft amended rules and may take the matter to court if unresolved. Birth announced a nine pound son to Mr and Mrs B B Krom of 50 Horton Avenue named Bensen Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Birdseye
State Civil Service Board
Cit
State Board
Pupie Works
Civil Service
A. F. Ded
State Civ Service Board
Broadway
New York City
Cox
Servin
Represent
Spaugh
Air
S Daudge
Wight
Parzh Unen
Mater Cox
Suicizimi
Mrrs. A. K. Dayton
Board of Estimate
Apstrucamen
Common Council
School of Philanthropy
B&b
Krom
Horton Avenue
Bensen Arthur
Blaze at Swift and Co Smoke House Sparks City Alarm
A Thursday evening fire at the Swift and Co smokehouse on Henry street caused a grave alarm in the city. Firemen used chemicals to extinguish the blaze, with losses placed at 500 dollars. Much of the ham and Dixie bacon likely escaped damage pending analysis by a food expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Co
Henry Street
Swift
Henrs Street
James Street
City Gets Right to Deal in Milk and Coal
Mayer Cox reports a Feb 2 dispatch from Charles H. Bais secretary of the State Food Commission granting the council permission to buy and sell milk and coal. The council had earlier asked for approval and the decision will be discussed at the next meeting. Meanwhile Middletown, Wawayanda, and surrounding towns prepare for dog licenses and tax collection on March 4 and March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer Cox
Charles H.bais
State Food Comission
She Cis
Mar and
State Food Commission
Cregoing
Middistown
Albert D. McBride
Wawayanda
New Hampton
Slate Hill
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Clarence A. Nolan
Arthur D. Booth
Nic
George W. Nolan
Monhagen Avenue
George D. Booth
John D. Hawes
Wads
DE Witt Shoemaker
352D Infantry
Mrs
G. W. Sradenburgh
DeWitt Shoemaker
William Shoemaker
Wawayanda Avenue
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Ohio
Lenine
Red Cross
Meashington
Feb
Vic
Epay
Albert D. Marvin
Erie Depot
Worhld
Times
M. C. Ashley
Charity Adams
Charles A. Adams
G. B. Adams
Rita Ashley
Rhea Ashley
Sida
William Andrews
Edgar Armstrong
Warren J. Adams
R. H. Arres
J. E Adams
Minnie J. Allen
Jane P. Allen
M. B. Ausum
Mayden
E. M. Arthur
John Am
Irving C. Bull
M Budd
B. Soa
Amelia E. Town
Spain
Rles Sumner Wesster
Lancelot Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Order of
Charles Sumner Webster
O. M. Sredd
New York State
Webster
Edward TL van Gorder
Charles Higham
Fire Department
Newsvapre
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