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Middletown Times Press

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Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1918

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Inland 30es to Bottom Destroyer Picks Up Crew

The report notes German subs foiled in attacks against a convoy near the Capes as U boats show renewed activity. A Norwegian cargo steamer of 1,148 tons, sunk five miles off the Virg_pes, is identified, with the U S destroyer forces continuing patrols and warnings from the Navy Department about continuing enemy measures in wartime waters.

York Cape Magnited States Ontes Bergen Norway Capes Navy Department

Hotels and Saloons Face New Licenses Hold

The town authorities plan to issue licenses for hotels and saloons by October 1. A divination to name and regulate these establishments has identified only those already existing, with some venues set to renew. Rural districts Walden 4 Montgomery 2 and Marbrook are referenced in the licensing plan.

Walden Montgomery Marbrook

Bankruptcy petitions filed against Rose Co entities in New York

Bankruptcy petitions were filed in New York against Rose Brick Co of Roseton and New York and the John B. Rose Co, with offers at 103 Park Avenue. The Times-Press notes rumors of pending proceedings and details Senator Rose and his companies facing multidecade obligations, affecting local banks little while New York banks may lead rehabilitation efforts. Continued on page eight.

New York City Rose Brick Co Roseton New York John B. Rose Co Park Avenue Times-Press Newburgh Col. Rose

Farmers' Party Threatens to Put Ticket in Field

The Albany report notes the State Federation of Agriculture formed a permanent group to back farm interests. If old parties fail nominations, farmers may field an independent slate 60 days before primaries. New officers elected include President Frank M. Bradley and VP Samuel Fraser among others.

Albany State Federation of Africulture Council of the Federation Mot Federation Frank M. Bradley Niagara County Samuel Fraser Livingston Robert Seaman Nassau Fred W. Vail Ulster Seth J. T. Bush 3Rouroe Bred W. Cornwall Warner Neil Strowe Wealden

Firemen to Meet and Nominate Officers Tonight

The Fire Department Convention will nominate officers at the annual election of department officials tonight. The meeting is set for 6 o'clock at the truck house of Eagle Chemical Engine and Hose Co. WALTON CHIEF SHOT Schaafler, Watton village police chief, was shot in the neck Thursday by a charge from a pistol in the hands of Robert Silliman, an escaped inmate from Binghamton State Hospital. Physicians say Schaafler will recover unless complications arise. About 1:30 Thursday ex-Sheriff J J Fawwell Grove visited the Silliman home and Silliman fired. he has been taken back to Binghamton. BUTTONS FOR GARDENERS The Chamber of Commerce has received many buttons for War Garden Club members. The War Garden Contest children’s division has over Sau members. The blue buttons read Mem ber Midietown War Garden Clo 1918.

Eagle Chemical Engine and Hose Co Chamber of Commerce War Garden Sau

Scale Maker Dies in Vermont Firm Family Line Ends

Henry Fairbanks, 38, longtime scale manufacturer and heir to the business started by his father, died today in St Johnsbury Vermont. The firm had operated in the town for years and was well known in local industry.

Associated Press St. Johnsbury Vermont Henry Fairbanks

Private John Hoffarth Reported Stationed at Hospital

Private John Hoffarth, son of Mrs. Frances Hoffarth of Arlington Poughkeepsie and nephew of Anton Newirta, assistant chef at the State Hospital, formerly served years there, drafted to Camp Upton, now at US General Hospital No 16 New Haven Conn.

John Hoffarth Frances Hoffarth Arlington Poughkeepse Anton Newirta The State Hospital Camp Upton US S. A. General Hospital No. 16 New Haven Conn

Board Will Hunt Wedded Slackers On Crowder Order

Washington June roundup details draft board actions dire alert on marriages used to gain deferments. Gen Crowder seeks examination of records in counties and proof of prior marriages for men in Classes 1 and 2. About 33 men could be affected. twelve rigs observed at curb market with produce sales and prices. Dubois announces gubernatorial candidacy on a third party ticket following agriculture federation work. Council to meet Monday evening.

Washington General Crowder Gen Crowder mMarnase Rcense Crowder Local Exemption Board

Middletown District Sees 202 Men Enroll for Balance

In Middletown district 202 men filed questionnaires as part of a balance tally from towns and villages outside. Officials note the number falls short of earlier estimates released days ago and continues to be refined.

Middletown

Four Middletown boys honored at Camp Wadsworth

Middletown honors four of its sons for temporary corporal roles in Company G, 51st Pioneers at Camp Wadsworth, S C. Frank R Wilson Joseph Lucy John J Gorman and Charles F W Mueller selected for prior military experience. Geor ge A Yaeger notes their service and training with Depot Unit Columbia University Military Training School and the 22nd Engineers. Also lists exemption board registrants and local church notices.

Middletown George A Yaeger Camp Wadsworth S.C Cor Dords Frank R. Wilson Joseph Lucy John J. Gorman Charles F. W. Mueller Bo Fer Miltary Corporal Wil Sor Joan MH. Morrison Columbia University Miliairy Lucy Dornan Company 1 MaeNer 22Nd Engineers Joseph L. Durland George A. Yaeger Ristioneer Infantry Camp Wadsworth, S. C

Hotel Men's party to be formed at Syracuse

Albany reports a new political party to be named the Hotel Men's party will be formed next Wednesday in Syracuse. Led by anti Whitman men, its aim is to defeat Governor Whitman and pro-Whitley legislators seen as bonded. The movement opposes prohibition and may back Merton E. Lewis for office.

Albany Hotel Men's Party Syracuse Whitman Prohibition New Party Merton E. Lewis

Uniforms for Montgomery Home Guard approved

Special to the Times-Press Montgomery June. At a Montgomery Home Defense meeting the group voted to purchase uniforms with 390 pledged toward the total. Some members agreed to buy their own. A committee led by Renwick T. Senior was formed to interview absentees about the proposal. A second committee to talk with news dealers about suppressing disloyal publications was named. A special meeting is set for Wednesday night June 12 for drift and committee reports.

Times-Press Montgomery

James H Hustis Named New England District Director

By Associated Press New York June Eastern Rail road Director Smith appointed James H Hustis president of the Eroston and Maine as New England district director. He will have charge of the New England roads and portions extending into New York and Canada.

Associated Press New York Eastern Railroad Smith Way James H. Hustis Eroston Maine New England Canada

Former Helen Gould Ill, Doctors Say

Janet Mrs Finley J Shepard formerly Miss Helen Gould is very ill at her Fifth Avenue home with appendicitis doctors say her condition is satisfactory and an operation may be avoided if possible

Helen Gould Associated Press New York Janet Finley J. Shepard Fifth Avenue

Farmers Get Tractor Service Through Farm Bureau

Farmers in the Middletown area may secure tractor plowing harrowing and seed assistance from the Farm Bureau. The service covers buckwheat and grain crops with costs noted at four dollars per acre for plowing and one and a half dollars for harrowing. Inquiries: Farm Bureau Argus building or phone 253.

Trainor Middletown Farm Bureau Argus

Officers Elected by the Imperial Shrine Council

The Imperial Shrine council elected officers including Imperial Potentate Ilias Jaco of Atlantic City and long-time law partner of former Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks. Other officers named include Deputy Imperial Potentate William Freeland Kendrick and Imperial Chief Rabban Elias Garretson. A sale of estate property near White Lake was scheduled for July 22 at Monticello courthouse to settle the estate of William H. and George H. Van Allen.

Tlantic Cir Ilias Jacoby Charles W. Fairbanks Imperial Imperial Council William Freeland Kendrick Philadelphia Rabban Elias Garretson Tacoma Imperial Assis Ant Rabban Ernest A. Curis Savannah Hich James S. McCandless Honolulu Imperial Oriental Guide John T. Jones Oklahoma City Willam H George H. van, Allen Witte Lake Monticello

French Progress and War Cross for Gallantry

Paris reports renewed French gains between the Marne and Gureq northwest of Chateau Thierry with advances to the eastern edge of Dammard. Lieutenant William J. Flannery wins the Croix du Guerre for rescuing wounded French soldiers from the Marne. Reports note Austrian delays blamed on Slav uprisings and praise British and American efforts.

Associated Press Paris Marne Gureq Chateau Thierry Chezy Dammard Veuilly-la-Poterie Bowreschesle-Chiplet Flannery Washington Pershing Taday William J. Flannery London Ttaly Italy Austria Germany Lloyd-George David Tlord George Printers’ Society of London Lloyd George War Office Edward Nesterowicz Yonkers

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