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Newspaper

Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1918

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Auto Show Parade At Bear Mountain Draws 261 Diners

Reported at Bear Mountain a large gathering of 261 persons seated at tables for speeches and a gala dinner. Hugo was applauded for championing a plan to eliminate a chauffeur problem amid a grand auto event hosted by the New York State Automobile Association. The excursion route included James Street, West Main, Wickham, Brenne, Cantrell, and Goshen areas with a grandstand finish near the old Chub House.

York State Ear Mountain James Street J James West Mainmandreets Wickham Brenne Cantrell Street George X. Clemson Buntain Ofi Altio Association

Wick Paper Endorsement of J. D. Stivers

John D. Stivers, who has served this district and in the state senate, is endorsed for renomination by the Wick Advertiser. The endorsement reflects support from readers and highlights his prior service and qualifications.

Wick J. D. Stivers John D. Stivers Ely Waerwick

Moscow Is Captured By Korniloff Report Says

London June 2 unconfirmed reports say Bolsheviki government in Moscow overthrown and Moscow captured by General Korniloff with German aid. Grand Duke Nickolas allegedly proclaimed emperor while Lenine and Trotzky reportedly fled to the Murman coast. Berlin dispatches hint Kerensky may rise in future Russia.

Br Associated Press London Moscow Copenhagen Korniloff Grand Duke Nickolas Nikolai Lenine Trotzky Murman Coast Kaledines

New York State G A R Holds Annual Election

Officers of the New York State Department G A R were elected at the fifty second annual encampment in Ithaca on June 28. Department commander Lewis Pilcher of Brooklyn led, with senior vice commander B Stephen Warner Syracuse junior vice commander George W Flyer Buffalo and chaplain Rev T J McMillan New York City. Medical director Dr Robert P Bush Horseheads adjutant general William C Peckham Urooki a and a council of administration named Lilly Mount Vernon Dow Schenectady Austin of Stafford Jamestown Weaver Syracuse Miccotube Brooklyn. Installation by Department Commander James L Beil Brooklyn followed. A resolution to extend comradeship to Spanish War Veterans and surviving sailors and soldiers of the world war era was nearly rejected. F A Clark Captain Jackson Post aided the amendment.

Ithaca N. Y New York State Department Lewis 5 Pilcher Brooklyn B. Stephen Warner Syracuse George W. Flyer Buffalo Chapisin T. J. McMillan New York City Robert P. Bush Horseheads Wiliam C. Peckham Urookiia Henry Lilly Mount Verneon Wiliam Dow Schenectady Austin Stafford Jamestown Cats Weaver Thomas J. MicCotube J Department James L. Beil G. A. KR

Miller Withdraws From Newburgh Sheriff Race

James Miller of Newburgh announces his withdrawal from the Republican nomination race for sheriff by telephone to the Times Press. He says he will retire from politics and resign as chairman of the Newburgh Republican Committee. Henry Hallock and L. Wilann would be the Republican primary candidates in his stead.

Times Press Newburgh James Miller Sherif Miler Republican County Committee Miller

Questionnaires Mailed to Drafted Men in District

In the district 206 young men have been mailed questionnaires to be filled and filed with the election boards of the divisions. The 15th anniversary of the Wallkill River Grange will be observed at the regular meeting on Monday evening July 1. A fine program has been arranged and candidates will be initiated in the third and fourth degrees.

Tae Ihe Daieher Ihe Beaer Tha Cendiesuck Ieee Ihia Wallkill River Walfiill River Grange Beld

Playground fund grows for Middletown youths play hours

The Middletown playground program gains support as the fund reaches 739 dollars. Prominent contributors including Carson & Towner and Dr E Fancher are listed, with a call to donate to G D Theleen, secretary of the chamber of commerce, to expand supervised play and study spaces for local children.

Middletown United States Carson & Towner Dr. E. Fancher Thomas Waits McMonessec

Playground Fund Contribution Letter from Mintistown

Mr G D Theleen secretary sends a contribution to the Chamber of Commerce Playground Fund for Middletown children. Enclosed is a payment of nine dollars to support local playground improvements.

Picnic outing by church groups in two towns

Twenty two members of the Stand ard Bearers of St Pauls Church enjoyed a basket picnic at Midway Park on Thursday noon. The group, led by president Miss Mazda E Lyon and secretary Mrs H W Carl, is a progressive circle for missionary work. In a separate note, Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church held its annual Sunday school picnic at Cuddebackville with five truckloads of children and twelve private cars bringing attendees.

St. Pauls Church Midway Park Isrnoon Mazda E. Lyon H. W. Carl Keasdter Helen Wear Webb Horton Memoaries Presbyterian Church Cuddebatkville

War Savings Stamp Drive Adds New Members and Pledges

The War Savings Stamp drive expands as solicitors and captains encourage pledges at various locations. New members join clubs including a $1,000 W S S Club with BH M Hume and Mrs George N Clemson, a $500 club with Wm E Cross, and $100 clubs with Frank Palo and Florence M Hilsdorf among others. State Hospital staff, including D B Davis and M CG Ashley, report pledges totaling $1,598 with a push toward a $32,000 goal.

Alty W. S. S. Club BH. M. Hume Circleville George N. Clemson Highland View Charles Higham Wm. E. Cross Mara Taylor Frank Palo Cottage Street Florence M. Hilsdorf T. E. Hammond William Duryea Brady Post Highland Avenue A. E. Hanson F. P. Hunter A. W. Preston J. P. Cramby State Hospital M. CG. Ashley M. D Davis C. G. Carson Montgomery Street J. B. Hamilton Benton Avenue Katherine Gregory E. Main Ltd T. Williams D. B. Davis

Men Called to Service by the Exemption Board

Exemption Board orders men to report for service at Buffalo Technical High School on July 1 at 10 am. Names include Fred E. Hayes, Leslie E. Avery, George C. Bishop, Frank Cudney, Augustus H. Van Beren Jr, Joseph Olivia. Some already inducted will report to Central High in Troy on Monday morning. Also notes decoration plans and a birth notice for Mrs Janes Riley.

Thoss Ze Tohn Technical High School Buffalo Fred E. Hayes Bonnell Street Lesliee E. Avery Academy Avenuse George C. Bishop Beattie Avenue Frank Cudney Broad Street Augustus H. van Beren, Jr Kemi N.S Joseph Olivia Walden Central High School Troy Leroy D. Innis Orange Lake Clarence Ewing Sahsurs Mills John 8 Stevenson Bois New York

Polish aims and Bolsheviks sign secret accord

London reports that German and Bolshevik leaders have secretly agreed to cooperate to thwart Polish nationalism. A Cracow newspaper, censuring the treaty, calls it treacherous and exposes Bolshevik betrayal and German baseness.

Associated Press London Germany Cracow

Arch murderess Lizzie Halliday dies in Matteawan asylum

Lizzie Halliday, infamous in Sullivan County as an arch murderess, died at Matteawan State Hospital after an eight month illness from Brights disease. She faced charges for five murders including her stepson, Mrs. Thomas McChanan and daughter, her husband Paul Halliday, and a nurse at Matteawan killed with scissors. Burial to be in hospital cemetery as no relatives claim the body.

Lizzie Halliday Sullivan County Paul

Abandon German Language in St Johns Church

At a well represented special congregational meeting St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church unanimously decided to discontinue the use of the German language at all services so that English alone will be used in the future This measure was adopted without outside pressure and signals loyalty of the congregation to Middletown and the country It invites people without a church home to attend services and Sunday school conducted in the language of the land Members assure a hearty welcome to all.

St. Jonna Evangelical Middletown

First Good Fellowship trip announced by Chamber of Commerce

The secretary said the first Good Fellowship trip by organization members will depart Tuesday July 30 toward Napanoch Ulster county. Orange County Farm Bureau and Ulster County Farm Bureau members will join a pig summer meeting with an expected attendance of about a thousand farmers. Middletown Chamber of Commerce plans a 166 percent attendance and several en route stops will mirror booster trips from last summer.

Chamber of Commerce Napanoch Ulster County Orange Coust,Farm Bureau Ulster Countty Farm Bureau Middletown Chamber of Commerce Farm Bureau

Highland Falls Lieutenant Among Killed in Action

Lieut. James S. Timothy of Highland Falls is listed among Army casualties published by the War Department. The local man was well known in Highland Falls and at nearby venues, while a local remark repeats the idea that some people are such convincing argufiers they can sway others' beliefs.

Highland Fails Man James S. Timothy Highland Falls War Department Timothy Viermitr

D W Miller of Chester Laid At Rest at 52

Daniel Wo Aliver a contractor of Chester died at his home Tuesday aged 52 after a yearlong illness due to intestinal trouble. He underwent surgery in Newbury and later recovered enough to return home, but complications persisted. Survived by wife and three sons Alan Clifford and Staith. Funeral held at M E Church with Rev J T Van Burnalow officiating. fire department members attended.

Chester Daniel Wo Aliver Uhls Place Chever Ahe Areca W. W. Beves Cnesier Uhlier Aivan Clifford Staith M. E. Church J. T. van Burnalow Diceased

Austria faces revolt amid garrison uprisings and French raids

Reports from Paris detail Austrian and Hungarian revolutionary outbreaks crippling military orders with 2000 condemned to death. American troops ordered to Italy as Pershing builds a larger combat force. French advance at Amiens yields 122 prisoners and Paris raid casualties total eleven dead.

Associated Press Paris Gyor Peps Austria Fungary Revolutionary Movement Italy Washington Italien Front Luker War Department Pershing Fos France United States Fringine Kiraly Amiens War Office Pans Fershing Wassington Jume Generet Pershing Ned Uction Denere Arras Zdar Arras

30 German Alien Women Are Now Registered Here

Chief McCoach has registered 30 German alien women under the President's proclamation and Marshal Thomas D. McCarthy's regulations. Registration blanks will be forwarded at once to the Federal Department of Justice.

McCoach Thomas D. McCarthy Federal Department of Justice

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