Middletown Social Notes Highlight Local Marriages Enlistments
The Middletown Social Life column reports Frederick Scott and William Taggart of Newburgh preparing for Yale entrance after Hotchkiss graduation, with their families present for a war era world view discourse by former President Tate. It notes later social events funding Red Cross, and lists several local residents in weddings, military enlistments, and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Mirs
J. Bradley Scott
Wiliam van Loan Taggart
W. George Taggart
Newburgh
Yale Unive
Hotchkiss School
Lakeville
Derkshire Hills
Toi Youngs Mena
William Hi. Tate de
Scott
Mr. Taggert
Jewel Gas Ranges Nine Types to Choose From
Jewel Gas Ranges showcases nine varieties highlighting quality material and workmanship. The copy emphasizes reliability and assurance that saying it’s a Jewel suffices for consumer trust in performance and durability.
Death of Mrs Katherine E Persbacker in Calicoon
Mrs Katherine Eden Persbacker widow of W J Persbacker died at home in Calicoon at 3 PM Tuesday age 49 after a long illness She was a Barriville native daughter of Wr and Mrs Campbell Surviving are two sons Relon of Brooklyn Harold at home three sisters and a grandson Victor Lamont Also mentioned is the Globe Hotel era and a Local ad for the Times-Press Want ads note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine E. Persbacker
Katherine Eden Persbacker
W. J Persbacker
Uathccon
Persbacker
Barriville
Wr Camptell
Dorothy Visits Hospital Corps Charity Gift Vehicles Unite
Little Miss Dorothy Herman who funded the automobile ambulance for the Sanitary Detachment and a motor truck for Company 1, First Regiment, NY Infantry, visited the armory during weekly drill. She was welcomed by Lt. Ki. J. Shelley, thanked by the sanitary unit, and the vehicles now rest in the Post Garage awaiting presentation. Name plates from Hulse Brothers have been affixed, featuring German silver oval designs with bold black lettering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Herman
Sanitary Detachment
First Regiment
New York Infantry
Commiaad
Dorothy
Ki. J. Shelley
Sanitary Uni
Hulse Brothers
North Street
Funeral service for David W Bennett held at home
David W Bennett funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the late home 7 Wawaranda avenue conducted by Rev Dr Stevens of New York. Large attendance and heavy floral tributes followed the service. Interment in Pine Hill Cemetery with pallbearers Silas F Cronk George Fairwater FE M Devens B S Ward P S Bennett and Roscoe Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Mitchell
Kingston
Charlottevice
Schohane County
P. H. Mitchell
Levi Smith
Harmon Mitchell
Binghamton
P. H
Cheriotteville
Auto
David W. Bennett
Wawaranda Avenue
Dr. Stevens
New York
Pine Hill Cemetery
Silas F. Cronk
George Fairwater
FE. M Devens
B. S. Ward
P. S. Bennett
Roscoe Bennett
Longest Day Debate Between Almanac and Coast Survey
The almanac marks June 21 as the longest day with sunrise at 2:23 a.m. and sunset at 7:40 p.m., a 15 hour 11 minute day. The Coast and Geodetic Survey reports sunrise at 4:24 a.m. and sunset at 7:31 p.m., a 13 hour 7 minute day, noting two days of equal length next Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almanai
Uncle Sam
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Militia to Serve on the French Front
New York National Guard regiments will ship as units to the French front including the First New York Infantry and its Sanitary Detachment, the Tenth Infantry of Albany, and the Fifteenth Infantry (Colored) of New York City. Maj. Gen. O Byan says less than 30 days remain before active service. units will train two weeks in armories then proceed to South Corona for intensive instruction before departing for Europe. Presidents call may place all state troops under federal control. bridges and railroads to be guarded by officials as guardsmen deploy with the Sixth Division composing multiple infantry regiments and support units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Empire State
New York Regiment of Infantry
Tenth Infantry
Albany
Fifteenth Infantry
New York City
New York Guards
John F. O'By
H L Steedman
Sanitary
George WV. Augustine
Oneonta
Wilson
New York State
New York
South Corona
M. A. Stivers
Middletown
Signal Corps
Goshen Fire Destroys Vacant Factory in Spectacular Blaze
A vacant factory once occupied by Pierce Artesian Well Drilling Machinery Company and later by LY Airs and E. 8 Harriman burned completely in Goshen on Wednesday night. A search found no confirmed remains of a possible casualty though a man seen near the building raised questions about a missing person. Firefighters reported intense heat melting nearby telecom lines and derailing railroad ties as rescue efforts, with one firefighter injured and several early-era fire vehicles destroyed. Insurance covers total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospen
Pierce Artesian Well Drilling Machinery Company
LY Airs
Harriman
Boa 51
Empire State Granite Company
New York City
P J. Carian
Caran
Mount Eve
Goshen
E. H. Harriman
New York Telephone Company
Erie
Raymond J. Bemrose
Bemrose
Benrose
Elliott Hock
Secal Depariment
Red Cross Matinee at Goshen Historic Track
The Goshen Driving Club hosts a Red Cross matinee on the Historic Track next Saturday afternoon with eight harness races, a military display by Tist Regiment guards, broncho busting, rough riding, a pony race, band music, and roses sold by Henry M. Tilford’s conservatories. Souvenir programs 25 cents, boxes 10 and 5 cents, no admission charge, proceeds to Red Cross War Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Goshen Band
Henry M. Tilford
Census Nears Finish in Goshen and Red Cross Drive
Goshen notes show the state military census nearly complete with about 2,640 under the expected 8,000 registered. Mrs. Percy V.K. Gott directs the house to house canvass from the town hall, while Red Cross volunteers push an $8,000 village allotment. Other items include unclaimed mail for several residents, a local student home for summer, and personal notes on residents and office staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Percy V.K. Gott
Red Gross
Gosten
American Red Cross Fund
Lewis
Merritt
Peekehill
Michael Shafer
Main Street
Orton
Board
Chester
V. D. Wallace
Augustis Wallace
Plattsboro
South Church Street
Binghamtonian Heads Grand Commandery in 1918 Conclave
In Binghamton on June 21 the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of New York closed a highly successful conclave with a business session. Next conclave set for Troy starting June 24 1918 with Right Eminent Sir Harry C Walker elected Grand Commander. Officers include Frederic W Sim Troy Grand Generalissimo Robert D Williams New York among others. Egypt edict 1848 required village barbers to inspect and register dead bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Knights Templar
New York
Masonic Temple
Troy
Harry Co. Walker
Frederic W. Sim
Robert D. Williams
Robert A. Greenfield
Mount Vernon
George C. Hanford
Syracuse
G. Sherman Burrows
North Tonawanda
George A. Newell
Medina
John H. Bonnington
Stuart H. Walker
Allen J. Hastings
Olean
Sir Nestens
George F. Argetsinger
Rochester
Ernest W. Lovejoy
Coeur de Lion Commandery
New York City
Federation of Women's Clubs Annual Meeting Report
The Federation of Women's Clubs held its annual meeting at Grace Church parish house with reports from committee chairs and a $140.11 treasury balance. A $100 Red Cross and $15 Armenian relief contribution were approved, plus support for the city market. A lecture on Women and War Service featured 100 lantern slides showing women in England and France taking on roles across society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Women's Clubs
Grace Church
Red Cross War Fund
Federation
Frank H. Finn
Giering
Flory
Civics
Neilie C. Purdy
Alis. Moore
Florence Nearing
Robert N. Boak
England
Frances
Superintendent seeks laborers for potato crop on golf grounds
Superintendent James F Tubhitt has two and a half acres of potatoes on the golf grounds and needs laborers to weed Kill potato bugs and perform related farm work. He told a Times-Press reporter there is work for any man seeking it and some High School boys volunteered to help to relieve the situation. Watch the Times-Press Want Ad Columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Tubhitt
Properti
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Buggles
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A. D .Yancher
Dilton Wallace
Caplorer
Beacon
Leah Greenwood Hinman
Kennneth L. Mallinson
Kenneth L. Mallinson
U.S. A
Norman H. Mallinson
Mr. Mallinser
United States Army
Philippines
State Hospital
C. A. Rapello
H. H. Hert
A. F E. Howland
State Highway Department
Circleville
Rapelle
Charles A. Ravele
Tmne
Tie Court of Appeals
Jewel Gas Ranges
T. C. Northrop
West Main St
van Sickle
North ST
Gbsequies
Almanac
Empire
Tramp
Hulse Bros
Red Cross
Maurice E. de Groot
St. Bernard's School
Gladstone, N. J
Binghamtonian
Egypt
Ibrahim Pasha
Vilage
Howard
McMonagle & Rogers
North Side
Rexall
Federation OF Women’s Clubs
Miss Florence
Loder & Herbison Foggery
Times-Press
F. D. Kernochan
King Street
Hanford & Adams
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