Newburgh Soldier Killed in Action Prominent Resident
First Lieutenant Judson P. Galloway of Newburgh is reported killed in action in France. A long-time resident active in Wal Guard and local athletics, he trained at Plattsburgh and served with Dempsey & Galloway before joining the war effort. Born in Newburgh, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Galloway and was educated here before working at T & Co. His wife Miss Jelee Jane McShane is preparing for service in France.
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Jelee Jane McShane
France
Lephone
Times-Press
Yburgh
Liew
Judson P. Galloway
Wal Guard and Athleticies
Orange County
Newburgh
Galloway
War Department
Mnant Galloway
Newbursn
Mirs
Jafonic Lodge
Wis
T & Co
Dempsey
Simm | Galloway & Dempsey
Bes
Plaitsviire
St Patrick’s
New York
Jane McShane
Harrison, Frances notice of death in Wallkill area
Frances Harrison, lifelong resident of the Wallkill area, died after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Pily Frances Harrison
Harrison
Theare
In Their Country's Service F J Guermonprex
Private Francis J. Guermonprex of Slate Hill now with the 102d U S Engineers has arrived overseas. He is a grandson of Ozro Hayes Civil War veteran. Also Private Herbert L. Houck of 23 Beattie avenue now in France with the 106th Infantry served with Co 1 First Provisional Regiment guarding the aqueduct last winter.
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F. J. Guermonprez
Francis J. Guermonprex
Slate Hill
Co. I
102D
U. S. Engineers
Ozro Hayes
H. LL Hooucck
Herbert L. Houck
Airs
Georgiana Houck
Beattie Avenue
France
106Th Infantry
Co. 1
First Provisional Regiment
Aqueduct
Women Motor Corps Members Visit This City
Five members of the Women's Motor Corps bound for overseas duty were in Middletown on their way from Lansing to New York. Dressed in regulation uniforms, they drove real automobiles in transit to New York. The car train of six included five cars for the women. Assistant distributing manager Dalton of the New York branch of the Reichman Company supervised, and J. Blake Worcester, local rep, hosted them at supper. They departed at 6 o'clock.
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Women's Motor Corps
Middletown
Lansing
Mick
New York City
France
Rea
Tron Lansias
New York
Dalton
Reacom- P2ny
J. Blake Worcester
Hit By a Motor Car Verdict for Emma Appleton in $160,600 suit
New York July 19 A jury in Justice Calan’s court awarded Emma Appleton actress $25,500 after a motor car struck her as she boarded a streetcar at Broadway and First Street in December. She testified the car swerved and she lost consciousness sustaining leg injuries and impaired eyesight ending her movie work.
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New York
Emma R. Adileton
Elan
Supreme Court
Jaac Mendelsohn
West Bighish Street
Broadway
First Academy Park Concert Draws Crowd in Season Opener
A large crowd attended the first Tuesday band concert of the season at Academy Park. The O and W Band performed to great enjoyment, with ongoing Tuesday evening programs praised as a highlight. Subscriptions for the Red Cross drive are being collected at Middletown Chapter HQ on 59 North Street, with Miss Van Note and Miss Blanchard coordinating.
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Academy Park
I Band
Acade Avenue Park
Mus
Capon
Red Cross
Middletown
North Street
van Note
Mrs. Frank Dwier and Family Visit New York City
Mrs. Frank Dwier and her two children of 1514 Grand Avenue are spending a few days in New York City, enjoying a short holiday.
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Frank Dwier
Grand Avenue
New York City
Higher Movie Tax Fatal Says Brady Before Congress
Washington June 19 William Brady president of the National Association of Moving Picture Shows told the House Committee on War Claims that a higher tax on motion picture admissions would reduce government revenue and hurt patrons of lower priced theaters. He joined Patrick Powers Universal Film Co Maurice Goodman Vaudeville Managers in opposing a tax rise noting the industry would bear most of the burden and suggesting exemptions for five and ten cent houses while condemning price hikes during wartime.
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Washington
William 3. Brady
National Association of Moving Picture Shows
Brady
House
Patrick A. Powers
Universal Film Company
Maurice Goodman
Vaudeville Managers Protective Association
Orange County Receives State Road Maintenance Funds
The state will pay annual road maintenance contributions this week based on town highway valuations. Orange County is allotted 44 661 158 dollars, with other counties listed as Delaware 348 010 90 Linchess 45 852 88 Sullivan 45 and Ulster 39 325. State Comptroller apportions funds accordingly.
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Ailanr
Travis
Orange County
Delaware
Linchess
Sullivan
Wulster
Oller
Divorce Decree Given to M Cord In Crawford Action
Newburgh June 19 Justice A HL Seegr granted an interlocutory decree of divorce to William E McGeurn of Crawford against Mrs Carrie McCord. Emma Baker, mother of the defendant, was placed in a trying position when she was asked to testify against her daughter, alleged witness to acts of infidelity.
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Newburgh
Third Degree Is Conferred At Hoffman Lodge Gathering
Hoffman Lodge 312 F&AM hosts a well attended third degree ceremony with candidates witnessed by visitors from the county and surrounding areas. Worshipful Masters C J Pickard and J W Davis assisted and tools presented by J W Davis of Livingston Manor Lodge. Officers away due to the war noted. organ solo by Andrew J Baird drew applause. luncheon by stewards W G Tice and T W Davey. Communications adjourned until September 17 with numerous visitors from Livingston Manor, Mougaup, Ophir, Wallkill, and other lodges listed.
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Hoffman Lodge
FL & A
C. J. Pickard
J. W. Davis
Livingston Manor Lodge
Livingston Manor
E. Benedict
Wallkill Lodge
Walden
B. D. Townsend
Fls. Rogers
C. M
F. Oliver Hochafellen
Paris
Port Royal
South Carolina
Andrew J. Baird
W. G. Tice
T. W. Davey
Alies
Livingston Manor Ledge
Eg. Manor
J. OW. Davis
Vooriees
Wilbur Wyner
J L. Henry
George PL Newman
George LeRoy
Merritt
Floyd Terwilliger
Harry Veortees
E 0. Stumevant
Lei Moti
Roc. Robertz
R. BE. Wright J. Do
WM Decker
J. E. Decker
W.E Moti
Florence Berry Dies in New Hampton Home
Mrs Florence Berry wife of Fred C Berry of New God died at her home in New Hampton this morning at a clock Funeral arrangements will be announced for Thursday by local police officials in the obituary notice.
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Florence Berry
New Hampton
Fred C. Berry
New God
Sacking of Persian hospital and consulates sparks war question
Associated Press report from Washington notes Turkish troops sacked Tarbriz hospital and seized American and British consulates in Teheran. If officially confirmed, the outrages may be considered an act of war and could settle whether Ottoman allies of Germany should be listed among America's enemies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tarbriz
Persia
State Department
Teheran
Germany
America
Corporal Tice Writes Of Flight In British Plane
Corporal Addison P. Lice, stationed in England on leave, writes to his parents about a perilous low flight over British airspace. He describes a pilot’s sharp maneuvers, dives and climbs, the feet from the ground, and the thrill of skimming clouds while observing fellow soldiers and a close chat with friends.
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Mesviner Po Tree
Addison PL Lice
England
Poral
Tice
Sy Moore
Lee Mon
Sina
Maes Vinay
Thomas Larksland
Rink
London
Bring Newburgh Residents Here For Treatment
Newburgh June 19 A Middletown State Hospital attendant team arrived in town to accompany a patient from Parmenter Street and another from Ibis Street, with one more in custody. The group’s visit aimed at confirming medical treatment and preparing for further care.
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Newburgh
Middletown
Ibis @ Street
Parmenter Street
Rey
Jennie FL Snyder
Carnes
Red Cross
Leflore
Cantline
Tobie
Ted
Western Troops In Middletown March To Train Station
Western regiment troops marching through Middletown at 10:20 AM today, clad in khaki, with a regimental band leading, moved from North Street to Orchard Street then back to Wickham Avenue O W station for embarkation. They had been aboard trains for several days.
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Atlantic
North Street
Orchard Street
Wickham Avenue
War bread demonstration teaches efficient wartime cooking
Mrs Lilian Meeker led a wartime cooking talk at the Grammar school auditorium, teaching 109 women and a few men in Chester on wheat conservation and bread substitutes. She demonstrated recipes using Amora bear substitutes, potato bread, and wheatless breads, with guidance from Supt. Tuthill and Miss Nora Roosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian Meeker
J. F. Tathih
William E. Cross
Times-Preas
Dirs. Tuthill
Cross
Meeker
Meor
F S. Department of Agriculture
Orange County
Chester
Nora Roosa
Libery Ftreet School
Tuthil
Tuthill
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Mne
I Burgh
Wallkill
ATA
Women’s Motor Corps
John Bright
Wm. A. Brady
M’cord
Corporal Tice
Middletown Bay
Kaiser
Chateau Thierry
Marines
N. A
Une
Rheims
Virgnin
Lafompelle
Uerene
Aisne
Archinard
Chateau Thierry Tegion
Aleas
Marne
Pershine
Crosse
Italy
Andrew Bonar Law
Exchequer
Intradi
Orl
House of Commons
Berlin
Vienna
Hebuterne
Albert
Viaux Berquin
Lys Salent
ADDISON P_ TICE
Lillian Meeker
Mrs Meeker
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