Editorial on Baumes petition and liquor lobby in Orange Sullivan
The Times-Press exposes the Baumes nomination petition listing names from traders and liquor interests in Orange and Sullivan counties Newburgh. It suggests organized pressure to block anti liquorkeepers and notes Democratic enrollments in the Republican bid. The editorial also contains a colored soldier verse and reflects on freedom, duty, and race within the Civil War moral frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press
Caleb H. Baumes
Orange
Sullivan
Newburgh
Bavmes Hay
Minsterial Association
Middletown
Baumes
Laumes
Contelna
Cieir
Oangl Coonty
Senate
Ty Diate
Special Election Sought For Police and Fire Pay and Pavement Repairs
Middletown taxpayers may vote in a special election to decide higher wages for policemen and assistant fire drivers and funds for street pavement repairs. The Ways and Means Committee will draft questions covering needed funds. Alderman Cole advocated immediate action, noting wage increases and repairs require attention, with the council to set a date next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Caltuu
Common Council
Ite
Cole
Wrys and Mentos
Bhuj
Herres Srggested
Gallney
Boon
Funnell
Waya and Means Committee
Maple Dale Boy Writes Mother From France
Maple Dale Aus 13 Mrs Agnes Ft Daly received a letter from her son Wedard serving in France with the Mud ieal Corps under Major Stivers. Numerous local visits, Sunday calls, and social events fill the community notes, including Mrs Clark hosting and Miss Gates returning from Campbell Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple
Shantytown
Mt. Hope
South Centreville
No Place to Shine on Pickle Making Issues
War garden guidance from National War Garden Commission Washington outlines methods for canning and drying foods. The pamphlet invites readers to write for copies and indications on preservation techniques despite wartime shortages.
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National War Garden Commission
Washington, D. C
1600 Soldiers Parade Middletown Streets Monday Night
Middletown welcomed about 1606 soldiers from Camp Nodges on a long Monday night layover. The Army and Navy Club on North Street drew the largest crowd with a concert by a 60 piece regimental band. Volunteers served cigarettes and refreshments while police chased bootleggers amid a wave of patriotism and orderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Army and Navy Club
Cannon
Camp Nodge
Monster Band
Thrall Park
Highland Avenue
R. D. Clemson
Lulimois
Louteana
Towa
Kansas
Montana
McConch
Ace
To Weigh Babies At Unionville Friday Aug 16
Unionville residents are urged to bring children under age five to Dr Nugrat's office on Friday August 16 for weighing. Miss Mary Hidstead leads the event, with Miss Mabel Myers of Trenton visiting family in town. Local notices mention community visitors, wartime convalescence care, and charity drives for Otisville hospital patients adding to the week’s social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Ministah
Nugrat
Pointschild
Mary Hidstead
Mabel Myers
Trenton
X. J
Mra
Theodore Myers
Waterloo
Walhinlle
Brancaville
George Oh. Juston
Greenwood
Ira Whitton
Airs
Lester Schooley
Sarah Carr
Paterson
Newark
Hemmover
Sparta
Cheater Becter
Jersey City
Abe
Fred Kidney
Sussea
N. J
Huw
Wall
Wauseell Stanford
U. S
Seni
Toyah Wisco
Mahico Myers Sanga Bonita Ense
Presbyterian Clarien
Schoolo
Brereom
Susana
Otisville Hospital
Hed Cross Rooms
Morling
George Hanford
N. Z
Kitt Hanford
Passvic
NW. J
Abbie Hanford
Main Street
Misses Wilsons Visit Kin in New York and Canada
Milsburg August 6 Misses Apna Margaret and Tessie Wilson of Brooklyn spend weeks with cousin Mrs Margaret Reuter. Mr and Mrs Austin Bussey toured northern New York and Canada visiting Albany Plattsburgh and Lake Champlain. weather and harvest chatter fill the line. George Sarine Middletown visits Vira Brien. Anta Hart y Passaic and Gallagher siblings noted. Jam party and dance announced at William Green home Slate Hilton Friday evening.
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Milsburg
Apna
Margaret
Tessie Wilson
Brooklyn
Margaret Reuter
Austin Bussey
New York State
Canada
Albany
Flattshure
Lake Chamwinis
Plattsburo
Jonger Min Georse Sarine
Middletown
Vira
Samiar
Mane Mare
Anta Harty
Passaic
Naut
Miceon
Anta Gallagher
Marcella Rely
Patervon
Pani
William Gallagher
Sleo
Patercon
Mra
Hospital to be built in Mount Hope for TB care
The Union Sanatorium Association of New York City gains state approval to establish a tuberculosis hospital in Mount Hope. Construction will cost 100000 to 150000 dollars, with a 45 bed main building and a 24 bed summer shack. The Twin Lake Farms King property will host the facility, avoiding extra legal complications by keeping part of the farm outside Sullivan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Merith
Mount Hope
Union Sanatorium Association, Inc
New York City
International Garment Makers’ Association
M. Nicoll
Mount Holpe
Frank F. Howser
King Farm
Twin Lake Farms
Association
Sullivan County
Westtown Budget of News Highlights Local Visits and Fundraiser
Westtown notes list visitors from New York and Ontario, with social calls at The Inn Casino and The Glen. A weekly 500 card party to aid Wartaboro Red Cross is announced, plus sales of ice cream and cake to support the new church. The Mather family reunion and vacation updates are included along with several temporary residents and relatives visiting local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurtsboro
Tageart
New York
H. L. Stanton
Airs. Stevenson
Oceanside
L. 1
Mamakating Tan Andl Jeedamers
the Inn Casino
Wartaboro
Red Cross Sapids
Belle MacCondray
New York City
Jas MacCondray
RD. Tompkins
Woodbine Garage
Mra E. D. Lyeux
Eagletood
Mra J OW. Parseux
the Glen
This Place
Mather
Frank Mather
Maar
Sucris Co Reiaa
Labas
Withler
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
Carl Hansen
Pactic Qoast Irague Magnates Vote To Finish Season
At a recent meeting the Pactic Qoast Irague magnates voted to complete the season unless a drastic new measure ends baseball.
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Pactic Qoast
Auto Trip From Florida To Slate Hill Inspires Local Interest
Mrs. Mary F. McCoy and daughter Miss Violet McCoy of Daytona Florida tour to Slate Hill in a seven passenger Paige car driven by Miss McCoy. They report rough roads through Georgia and the South with ferries and army-truck detours, plan to visit Thousand Islands Niagara Falls and Maine, and display a Florida to Maine sign attracting attention in Middletown.
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Mra
Mary F. McCoy
Violet McCoy
Daytona
Florida
Lewie McCoy
Slate Hill
Paige
Misa McCoy
Miami
Jacksonville
Brunswick
Alabama
Georgia
South
North Carolina
Virginny
Waterloo
Catawampsie
Washington
Routine meeting of city aldermen outlines finances
The Common Council met with all members present except Alderman Davia. Mayor Herres ordered the minutes read and accepted. The city clerk treasurer reported a closing balance of 66 496 44 after receipts of 119 273 22 and disbursements of 17 238 05. The fire chief’s monthly report was adopted. The sealer of weights tested 112 scales with 110 correct and two needing adjustment. The Ways and Means Committee was instructed to draft an estimate of next year’s city budget. Tax deed deeds were authorized for two tax arrears properties at 17 Dolson avenue and 119 Sprague avenue, with details on bids and assigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Davia
Fred J. Herres
J Funnell
City Clere
I. B. A. Taylor
Charles Higham
Times-Press
John C. McMfickle, Jr
Gafney
Ways and Means
Dolson Avenue
Cora B. Seaman
George M. Miller
Sprague Avenue
Emil Walrencerer
Henry E. Meyer
Cornelius Fiemins
Salisbury Mills Salutes Local and Returned Servicemen
Salisbury Mills residents share travel tales and troop updates as local families note overseas service and transfers. New arrivals move in near town while others visit relatives and report on extended trips. Francis Camp battles a tooth issue as William Walsh visits from New York City.
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John Ewing
Clarence
Sundar
Troy
Tanis Seaman
Vermont
Thomas Quinlan
Newark
N. J
Xre
Quinlan
Casey
Francis Camp
Wiliam Walsh
New York City
Heat Dominates Camp Meade Battling Middletown Boys
Camp Meade Md August 7 Heat and more heat dominate the Middletown contingent in Camp Meade. Drills halted until temperatures drop below 3 degrees as the old war thermometer reportedly hits 118. Ninth Company remains in Depot Brigade with talks of split ups and transfers. The 2d and 3d platoons show strong progress while the Ninth Company’s baseball team defeats the 12th. Big Six Degan, once a Newburgh officer, stands out for his connections. A severe storm then rolls in with rain mud lightning and sand promising much cooler weather soon.
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John D. Schultz
Camp Meade
Middletown
War Department
Depot Brigade
Deegan
Newburgh
Johnson Events Include Birthdays and Church Service
J B Bradner and daughter Leila Bradner visited the Clark home for a few days. Miss Marjory Smith celebrated her eighth birthday with friends Saturday. Rev Raymond Cester White will preach at Johnson Union Church Sunday evening August 18 at 7 30. Ice cream sales occur every Thursday afternoon and evening.
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Johnson
J. B. Bradner
Leila Bradner
George M. Clark
Marjory Smith
Raymond Cester White
Johnson Union Church
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Mr_o
Jacob Ackerson
Ron
Falnand
Charles Ho Smith
John Reed
Rinerton
Jacob Vounik
Valual
London
Lancaster Gate
England
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Army Band
N. Y
Hospital For Town
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Westtown
Salisbury Mills
Times
Beauty PanitoRr
Asi
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