YERSON 3 OUT OF TRENCHES HERO ARRIVES AT HOME
Lieutenant Ryerson arrives unexpectedly at his home on Liberty Street to meet his mother after months in the trenches. A representative from the press records a brief meeting at the Michell Inn as the front line soldier discusses duty and modesty. The officer's return prompts pride in his service and a quiet reminder of the hardships faced by those at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Arerson
Michell Inn
Ryerson
Department
Chauffeur William Gray Held on $500 Bond
William Gray of Circleville is held on a $500 bond after allegedly striking Eli W. Bennett’s wagon and injuring him, then fleeing the scene. The crash occurred as Bennett traveled with crates near Mitchell A. Jackson’s residence. Gray, a Central Garage chauffeur, was brought before Justice Puff after a tip suggested his involvement, with further investigation continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gray
Eli W. Bennett
Circleville
Bennett
Afr
Mitchell A. Jackson
Hennett
Sewrday
Circlevale
William Grey
Justice Puff
EL K_ Travis
Travia
Fire from hot ashes in wooden barrel at 35 Washington Street
A fire Sunday afternoon near 35 Washington Street caused by hot ashes deposited in a wooden barrel beside a palm. The blaze, reported at 12 55, drew city firefighters after a misdirected alarm sent units to Little Avenue. Officials say the building owned by Mrs. Dc A Randall and insured through Archibald Taylor Co. sustained slight damage after the crews arrived and contained the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
City Fire Department
Dc. A. Randall
Archibald Taylor Co
Higham
Little Avenue
Eagles
Excelsiors
Teks
Travelers Name Officers Meet in Syracuse 1919
Oneonta June 17 The State Column notes the commercial travelers con vention will be in Syracuse with officers elected including A W Way Jamestown Grand Counsellor R H Davis Binghamton Junior Grand Counsellor William Winn Utica Secretary ML E Shullis Kingston Treasurer The Van Burenville school sent 4 75 weekly for Junior Red Cross plus 10 63 from an entertainment total near three times the quota Also a chauffeurs examination is set for City Hall Umbrella left at the public market seeks its owner at the Times Press office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneonta
State Coumn
Saturar
Syracuse
A. W. Way 2
Jamestown
R. H. Davis
Binghamton
William Winn
Utica
E. Shullis
Kingston
van Burenville
Marion Puff
J. F
Red Cross
Times-Press Office
German Alien Women Register Under Proclamation
German alien women began registration at police headquarters at 6 am under President Wilson’s proclamation and Marshal Thomas D. McCarthy’s district. By afternoon only a few had registered. 2 percent of city residents must register by 5 pm June 23. Four photographs are required, finger prints are taken, and questions mirror those asked of German alien men in February. Registrants are treated with courtesy, none deemed disloyal, as observers note the law’s obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Mey
Thomas D. McCarthy
Department of Justice
McCoach
United States
Harold BE. Anderson
Gier
MecCoach
Lieut Shannon Wounded. Wife in Goshen of a New Jersey Couple
Lieut Barold G Shannon of New York City is listed severely wounded in the Maine Corps casualty lists on a Saturday. He is the husband of Mrs Gertrude Shannon of Goshen. Married last September in North Bergen to the stepdaughter of J Owen Smith, he sailed for France a week after the wedding. Born in Chicago 27 years ago, he is a Virginia Millallar Institute graduate. Mrs Shannon received a letter April 13 noting a gas attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barold G. Shannon
New York City
Maine Corps
Gertrude Shannon
Goghen
Shannon
North Bergen
N. J
J. Owen Smith
North Bergen Board of Education
France
Chicago
Virginia Milliarr Institute
Napanoch Auxiliary to Hold Lawn Fete Tuesday
Napanoch Red Cross auxiliary plans a lawn party Tuesday evening June 18 on the grounds of the old colonial house on the hill. Frank Seaman provides headquarters for the Napanoch Auxiliary. An entertainment and orchestra are arranged, with ice cream and cake served. weather may move the event to a fair evening.
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Effenvifie
Napanoch
The
Red Cross
Frank Seaman
Enrollment of Women Voters in Orange County Detailed
Election Commissioner John E Corwin released figures from the May 25 personal registration in Middletown Newburgh Fort Jervig and part of Montgomery. In Middletown 1,135 women joined Republicans 247 Democrats 9 Socialist and 20 void. Rural areas closed registration Saturday with remaining blanks to be processed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
John E Corwin
Middletown
Newburgh
Fort Jervig
Montgomery
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Socialist Party
Prohibition
Tnm
Commissioners of Election
Jay
Bicycle collision injures chauffeur with broken leg
Joseph Abraity of High View was struck on the Bloomingburg state road by a treyeyest cyclist about 4:50 pm Sunday, suffering a fracture of the bow bones of his right leg. He was taken to Thrall Hospital by car, treated by Dr. J. B. Hulett, and reported resting comfortably the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Abraity
High View
Thrall Hospital
Abraity
Bloomingburg
J. B. Hulett
American prisoners reportedly not mistreated in Berlin dispatch
A semi official Wolf Bureau report from Berlin says American prisoners are not being ill treated and are not shown off or insulted. The German stance is that it does not excite itself over a few Americans among thousands of prisoners of all nationalities.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Wolf Bureau
Berlin
Shower on June 28 for Thrall Hospital benefit
Mrs George X Clemson offers a Japanese garden for a charity shower by the Thimpie Charity to support Thrall Hospital. Two afternoon showers will run Friday June 28 from 2 to 6 pm with tea served by ladies in costume. Donations of money or specified items urged at gate baskets. garden at its best in bloom. postponement possible for weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Clemson
George X. Clemson
Middletown
America
Soldiers to reach Otisville Hospital Tuesday
One hundred fifty soldiers in ill health from trench service in France are expected to arrive at General Hospital No. at Otisville on Tuesday. They will be stationed at the new hospital after contracting tuberculosis or showing symptoms of the White Plague. Verification was not possible due to lack of executive authority, but the source appeared authoritative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
General Hospital No
Otisville
Police wage dispute clouds city payrolls
City officers face pay conflicts as local police resist accepting appointments at wages lower than their current salaries. A proposed officer’s resignation hints at better pay elsewhere, prompting the Common Council to consider potential raises amid ongoing staffing concerns.
Walter Bentley Ball to Sing at Stratton Theatre
Walter Bentley Ball, who thrilled a large audience with patriotic songs at the High School last Friday, will perform at the Stratton Theatre on Thursday and Friday this week as part of the regular program. Manager George A. Roberts secured Ball for both sessions, promising a rare treat for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bentley Ball
Stratton Theatre
George A. Roberts
Mr. Ball
Wreck on the Erie blocks main line near Southfields
Movement of troops and general traffic over the Erie Railroad halted for over four hours after an eastbound special freight derailed near Southfields. Twelve grain cars blocked both tracks and two troop trains were delayed. No injuries reported. train 172 ran 47 minutes late. Soldiers grateful as Chester Auxiliary served meals and coffee.
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Trafic
Erie
Southfields
Fort Jervis
Jersey City
New York
Chester
J. S. Murray
Chester Ladies’ Auxiliary
Father Gilmartin
Harmon
Gilmartin
Mr. Murray
Middletown Honor Roll Augments Local Service Roster
The Times-Press adds Ralph B Mooney Charles G Moore Irving C Coursey James H Brown Harvey S Halcott William N Baffey Jr Harry E Decker Charlies H Stanton Charles C Harding George William Goldsmith Henry Scheimer to Middletown residents serving in the military. Readers with missing names are asked to report omissions to reprint the full list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Times-Press
Ralph B. Mooney
Charles G. Moore
Irving C. Coursey
James H. Brown
Harvey S. Halcott
William N. Baffey, Jr
Harry E. Decker
Charlies H. Stanton
Charles C. Harding George William Goldsmith
Henry Scheimer
Falls from chair injure 74 year old man Hartman
William Hartman age 74 of 27414 North street was taken to Thrall Hospital Saturday night after falling from a chair and fracturing his hip while reaching for an article. Dr J B Hulett treated him and he rests comfortably. Hartman is 74. Mrs Benjamin Wood, mother of Officer Fred B Wood, has completed 42 pairs of socks for soldiers and continues patriotic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hartman
North Street
Thrall Hospital
J. B. Hulett
Mr. Hartman
Benjamin Wood
Fred B. Wood
FIGHTING INTENSE IN ITALY FRONT REPORTS FRONT LINE
Reports from the Monte Grappa region show Italian and Austrian units exchanging heavy shelling with 70000 shells fired in twelve hours as Italian forces resist Austrian pressure along the Piave and front. Allied requests include four American divisions to support operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Piave
Haltan
Satistartion
Monte Grappa
Austria
Rome
Sofia
Ferdinand
Paris
Hautebraye
Aisne
Oise
Pershing
London
Arras
Victims of Trolley Crash Recovering At Local Hospital
Kenneth Lybolk, severely injured in Wednesday’s trolley accident, shows encouraging signs at Thrall Hospital. Franklin W. Pease, who operated the trolley, is recovering at home at 9 North Street. Mr and Mrs William Howse of Slate Hill returned from Brooklyn after their daughter Jonnie Kernick’s Pratt Institute graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Lybolk
Thrall Hospital
Oterman
Franklin W. Pease
North Street
William Howse
Slate Hill
Brooklyn
Jonnie Kernick
Pratt Institute
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Yerson
Amie
Father
SSS Sa
Zion
Warner
Feu
Seth
Big
Rosert
Goshen
City of Middletown
City of
Port Jervis
Town of
Don Morgan
Mrrs
Sadie Morgan
Linden Avenue
Otisville Hospital
EL EL Card
Oficer
Benjamin S. Ward
Italy
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