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Middletown Times Press

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Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1918

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Assault and hammer attack in Goshen shocks town

George Arnott, 26, was attacked Saturday afternoon in Goshen by John Bogardus, 55, who used a nail hammer, injuring Arnott and Amott amid threats. Bogardus fled toward Sussex as a posse searched the area. Amott’s injuries include head trauma with bleeding. Police and town officials discussed licensing and firearm controls linked to the case.

George Arnott Goshen John ‘Dus Bogardus Sussex Amoti Avenue Amott Birsesa Bormon Clark C Chappell Becardus Armellins Grive

Cosmic Idealism Is Topic Of Baccalaureate Sermon

The First Congregational Church auditorium was filled for the High School baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Dr. Go Swift. Attending were class members, Board of Education members, Superintendent J. F. Tathul, and the high school faculty. A special choir program featured soprano solos by Winifred Schwartz and Marguerite Krennich as floral decor enhanced the setting. Dr Swift spoke on cosmic idealism using Romans 8:19 as his text, noting nature’s forward push toward its ideal and the unveiling of the sons of God.

First Congregational Church Go 8 Swifk Board of Education J. F. Tathul Winifred Schwartz Iarguerite Krennich

Republicans of Newburgh Are Out in the Open

At a Republican City Committee meeting in Newburgh held in Corporation Counsel John J. Corwin’s office publicity was given to the proceedings. Votes on candidates were split but the gathering remained orderly and harmonious with all committee members present and the roll called for each position.

Newburgh Republican City Committee John 3. Corwin Servings Bank James Bailier W. T. Snider James Miller W. J. Wreant R. J. Hamm Johne Eb. Corwin A HL Wheeler Edward Lockwood W. Tit. McCaw Caleb HL Bamnes John W. Gardiner J. J. Tartter Lindsay Binchins J. D. Wilson, Jr William 4. Hanmer William 3S. Aldrich W. T. McCaw Miller Tartter Wyzant Hutchins Hamill Wheeler Lockwood McCaw Aldrich W. F Brush Jardiner Wilson Hanmer Corwin Sherrit Ilier Wysant Hutchins Hamill Wheeler Henry Habcock Wilson Hannen Corwin Aldrich Gardiner Chrimman Miller Chares W. A. Sneed Edward J. Collins John B. Corvin Mr. Wilson Gardine Wreant Twitser Hanmer Lockheed Noel

Conference on State Grange Meeting in 1919 Held

Lowell Fredonia master Ira Sharp Lowville executive committee chair led a Chamber of Commerce board at Mitchell Inn to discuss hosting the State Grange meeting in this city. In February 1935 Gould Artmann Stern and Theleen attended with Jian ming present. Prospects for securing the convention are thought good as chamber representatives impressed the Grange delegates.

Lowell Fredonia State Grange Ira Sharp Lowville Chamber of Commerce Mitchell Inn H. D. Gould John H. Artmann L. Stern G. D. Theleen Albert Jianming Chanber of Commerce

Mystery Lights Over Shawangunk Mountains Stump Residents

Reports of flashing lights seen over the Shawangunk range near Wurtsboro and Bloomingburg excite locals. One witness described a powerful flashlight sending a single shaft then three rapid flashes in different colors from about 9 to 2, repeated along the mountainside.

Shawangank Wurtsboro Bloomingburg Warteboro Wartsboro Times Press

Coldest Sunday in 47 Summers Bites Season

Sunday brought the coldest conditions in 47 years as temperatures dipped to about three degrees above freezing. A brisk gale aided some crops but frost warnings urged farmers to protect vegetation including tomato vines while light snow touched Liberiz.

Uncle Sam Weather Bureau Liberiz

Roosevelt Jr Cited by General for Bravery in France

With the American Army in France Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr has been cited by the general commanding the troops to which his unit belonged for conspicuous gallantry in action during the Cantigny operations.

Associated Press France Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Cantigny

Wreck Probe Ordered After Michigan Circus Crash

Two investigations are set to determine the cause of a Michigan Central Railroad wreck near Gary that killed eight percent of Hagenbace Wallace circus staff and injured about 150. Sixty two bodies were recovered and 23 circus employees are reported missing.

Associated Press Hammond Jad Michigan Central Railroad Gary

Stratton High School class of I to receive diplomas

The Stratton Board of Education will award 50 diplomas at the annual commencement on Tuesday evening in Stratton Hall. Forty-one graduates earn both Regents and High School diplomas. 24 are women and 17 men. Five men and three women receive only High School diplomas, and one woman receives only a Regents diploma. The list includes both High School and Regents graduates along with the full commencement program.

A. E. Hopkins Board of Education Stratton Bennett Herbert Barnes Frank Lewis Bell, Jr George Wendell Bengert Edson Joseph Brewster Eliot Humphrey Deming Gobo Joseph Hoffman David Brown Houston Dudley Livingston Hoyt William Francis O’brien Seward Jackson Omlen Thames Howard Sarine Edwin Herman Schmitz Charies Decker Scott Frank Leander Suodstrom Anthony Joseph Veraldt William Eager Winans Alberta Augusta Bull Stargater Jane Drexel Isabel Fancher Elizabeth Fellows Anna Belle Fira Lena Errilla Hall Hilda Crist Jamison Frances Emma, Jones Margaret MccCary Grace Mary McCarthy Helen Irene Poblmann Lyah Lucy Reed Clara Elizabeth Rogers Alice Pearl Roth , Bmargaret Elizabeth Smith Mabel A. Swezy Louise Marie Thome Bertha Edna Wallace Marion Armstrong Wallace Gertrude Anna Wood Diniomas Charles Edgar Decker Edward Hamilton Fish Stanley Eugene LeRoy Edward Milton Mitchell Alton Melville Bert William Wear Marie Adelaide Darwin Marie Johnson Bertha Augusta Sayer Helen Lucille Brown Ivah Lucy Reed Straiton O'Hara McWilliams E van Dyke Wight

Australian Premier seeks US support on Monroe Doctrine policy

London dispatch reports William M Hughes, premier of Australia, plans to urge President Wilton to publish a full and frank statement of Australia's Pacific policy regarding the Monroe Doctrine. The Liverpool Post says he will seek the United States Government's cooperation in upholding such a policy.

Associated Press London William M.hughes United States Wilton Australia Pacific Liverpool Post

Delegates to Summer Auto Convention Gather in Middletown

The Middletown Automobile Club hosts the State Automobiles Association meeting on June 26 and 27 with delegates from affiliated clubs across the state. Highlights include a Grace Church Parish House session, a Japanese Garden tour, tea at Webb Horton Memorial Church, a dance, and a Bear Mountain luncheon with speakers Secretary of State Francis McHage and highway officials.

Middletown Autsmobile Club Ibsis Frei Ris Tbe Wil Francis A. Huse Grace Church Parish House Clemson Park Webb Horton Memorial Church

Accidents Near Goshen Leave One Man Injured

Moe Smith of New York City suffers a fractured skull after a Cadillac on the Goshen Chester detour hits a tree and skids into a ditch near Chester. Benjamin Benjamins, also of New York, escapes injury as the wreckage is taken to Murray's garage. Several minor accidents occur on the same detour with no injuries reported.

Moe Smith New York City Goshen Emergency Hospital Smith Benjamin Benjamins New York Sullivan County Gosken Chester Cadillac Benjamins Murray

Italians Plan July Fourth Celebration in City

A special Italian committee met at the Italian chapel social hall to arrange a Fourth of July event marking Independence Day and Garibaldi Day. A parade from Prince Street, a loyalty demonstration in Franklin Square, a concert, and an address by notable speakers were planned.

Independence Bay America Garibaldi We City Prince Street Franklin Square Pietro 5. Mioncada Newburgh Cox Joseph Morrealc O. B. Nezroz Antonio Guerrera Ciro de Santoro Pasquale Napolitano Giuseppe Morreale Ottavio B. Nerroz Giovanni Monforte Jerome Zarberio Vincenzo Vuoio

Three Coal Cars Derail on O W at Burnside

Three loaded coal cars on a south bound New York Ontario and Western freight derailed at Burnside on Sunday night about 10 45 o clock. Conductor Mc Mickle and Engineer Russell, both of this city, led the crew no injuries reported. Wreckers from this city cleared and repaired the track by 2 pm and began removing wreckage from the embankment.

Common Council Meeting To Be Held This Evening

A regular Common Council meeting is scheduled for 8 o'clock this evening with significant business on the agenda.

Common Council

Death by kerosene blaze in Monticello home

Miss Carolie Ebinger of Monticello died Saturday when attempting to light a furnace using kerosene. Her clothing ignited, body burned, found in the cellar by firemen amid smoke and water damage. She was 55 and a longtime resident. sisters Lilian and Caroline Ebinger occupied the house.

Carolie Ebinger Monticello Lilian Ebinger Caroline Ebinger Chas. Ebinger George Mulispaugh Miss Ebinger

First Day's Drive For War Stamp Sales Excellent

General headquarters announced by Charles A. Adams that the first day's drive for War Savings Stamps showed excellent progress. While no figures were available yet, officials expect the city will meet its allotment. results for Saturday were awaited tonight.

Charles A. Adams

Fifty Patients Arrive at Otisville General Hospital No 3

Half a hundred soldiers arrive Sunday at General Hospital No 3 Otisville for treatment. The hospital constitution is nearly complete and further contingents of debilitated servicemen from overseas are expected regularly. Details of arrivals are limited for obvious reasons.

General Hospital No. 3 Otusville

Attendance Officer Morgan reports June cases

At the Board of Education meeting Attendance Officer S R Morgan presented the June report detailing 127 investigated cases. Of these 27 were truancy, 58 sickness and other legal excuses. This was his final report as he has resigned effective at the close of the school year.

Board of Education S. R. Morgan

American Airmen In The Fray At Piave Front

Reports from Paris and Rome describe a retreat by Austrian forces along the Piave with Italian detachments pursuing east of the Piave. American aviators aid Italian efforts, while German munitions workers strike in Cologne and Mühlheim prompting wider bread ration fears.

Preas Piave Milan Secolo Paris Havas Piave Rome Germany London Cologne Muiheim Rhine Hague Daily Mail Essen Saranac Lake Ian

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