Eastern speed record set by James Benedict at Orange county fair
James Benedict of Katonah set an Eastern half mile dirt track speed record in 1 minute 7.2 seconds aboard a Benedict Special with a Duesenberg motor. More than 5,000 spectators watched at the Orange county fair. An accident injured James Oliva during the ten mile race as driver W. T. Comerford’s car overturned after hitting a boulder. Oliva was taken to Thrall Hospital with a back contusion.
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James Benedict
Katonah
Duesenberg
Benedict
Speedway Kings
Orange County
James Oliva
Comerford
Jack
Oliva
Thrall Hospital
Shot by Boy Companion Injures Mountain Dale Man
At o o clock Sunday afternoon Herman Seperstein of Mountain Dale was brought to this city and placed in Thrail Hospital after being accidentally shot in the back by a seven year old boy companion. Dr. W Ponty probed for the ball and removed it. Hospital reports Monday say the boy is doing well. BIRTH OF A SON: Mr and Mrs Thomas Mcdenahd of the town of Wawarands announce the birth of a son Douglas Clair at TYarali Hospital Sugust 15th Weay 4ER
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At & O'Clock
Herman Seperstein
Mountain Dale
Thrail Hospital
W. Ponty
t+ hospital
Thomas
McDenahd
Wawarands
Doulas Clair
Tyarali Hospital
Narrow Escape As Car Overturns On Middletown Road
Mr and Mrs George Mitchell of New York escaped injury when their seven passenger Paige touring car overturned on the Middletown Goshen State Road near New Hampton Farms. The rear left tire skidded on wet grass and the vehicle toppled trapping occupants briefly before they freed themselves and rode a train onward to Liberty. A car owner, Jack Grassfield, towed the damaged vehicle to a garage. Separately, Middletown civic leaders seek $150000 in stock subscriptions for an industrial building plan, with a drive continuing daily. the effort includes publicity letters and new Middletown ads to encourage participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mitchell
New York
Middletown Goshen
Mitchell
Liberty
Chamber of Commerce
South Street
Charlies G. Buck
New York City
W. M. Fiero
Charles Wolff, Jr
Middletown
Wolff
Maniayo
Chairan
B. Buck
George R. Blanchard
A. D. Gould
Richard Knight
Max Grasheim
Fiord W. Morgans
Charles Wolf, Jr
G. D
Itr
Annual Fire Parade Set for Middletown October 9
Arrangements completed for the 61st annual Middletown Fire Department parade and inspection led by Chief Charles Higham. The schedule lists assembly at 12 45 pm, line formation at 1 6 pm, and parade routes through Linden Wickham Highland West Main streets, with public inspection on the evening of October 9 from 7 to 9 o'clock.
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Middletown
Charles Higham
Linden Avenue
Wickham Avenue
Eagle Chemical Engine & Hose Co
McQuoid Engine Co
Phoenix Engine Co
Ontario Hose Co
Wealkill Engine Co
Excelsior Hook & Ladder Co
Monhagen Hose Co
Highland Avenue
Jay Street
West Main Street
North Street
Cottage Street
Roberts Street
East Main Street
James Street
Depot Street
Common Council
Capt Williams Named Highway Head Oneida Co
Capt Williams of Darhamville named highway head for Oneida County in a local administrative note. The report references family ties to state figures and mentions related regional names in a garbled transcription.
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Capt. Williams
Highway Head
Oneida Co
Ill?roves In Hospital Patient From Liberty
William Darraport of Liberty recovers in hospital after a fracture in his leg. Doctors initially considered amputation but now believe leg preservation is possible with treatment.
Greenwood Lake Property Case Seeks Court Ruling
In Greenwood Lake, Mrs. Constance Slade sues George Boyce over contract restrictions on non commercial use of property. Judge Russell Wiggins will rule later. An injunction granted August 5 bars Boyce from public casino activities and lakeside bathing pending further decision.
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Constance Slade
George Boyce
Greenwood Lake
Boyce
Mr. Boyce
Slade
R. H Slade
Post Office Ends Army Food Parcel Post Amid War Move
Postmaster Daniel B. Sweeney reports the War Department has directed surplus army food in the New York Zone to be handed to state governors for municipal distribution, stopping parcel post sales. By August, 212 carloads had been offered by 36 cities or community agencies, including Middletown.
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Daniel B. Sweeney
War Department
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Middietoun
Dorothy VanOrden to Wed Dr. S. W. Mills
Mr and Mrs Louis Van Orden announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy to Dr Ramuel Wickham Millis on Wednesday September 3 at 1 PM at The Rhododendron Pompton Lakes New Jersey The couple will wed the son of Dr and Mrs Z D Millis of this city
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Louis van Orden
Dorothy
Ramuel Wickham Mile
Rhododendron
Pompton Lakes
N. J. Or. Mills
Mra
Annual Reunion of the 10th Legion
Annual reunion notice for the 10th Legion with details on gathering near Granze Hill and references to New York infantry units and independent battalions. The fragmented text lists veterans, regimental associations, and a city location as part of the event.
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10Th Legion
Port Jervis Salvation Army Head Transferred
Adjutant and Mrs. J G Dean head the Salvation Army in Port Jervis and have been transferred to Ogdenstenrg. Capt and Mrs Crixpell are to oversee Port Jervis in their place.
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Port Jervis
Salvation Army
J G. Dean
Ogdenstenrg
Fragmentary OCR notes on police force and deployments
Scattered OCR text describes police activity and the introduction of a new or reformed police force. Mentions authorities, city police, government involvement, and helmeted personnel. Details are fragmented and unclear, with several garbled phrases and numbers.
Beaten and Robbed by Men Who Hired His Auto
George Deyo of Bridgeville was beaten and robbed by two rough men who pretended they wished to hire his car to Mam akating. Deyo stopped in Hock Hill to secure his money after suspects grew. A warning from bystanders came too late, and the incident occurred near Hannon's three miles from his home.
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Mamakating
George Deyo
Bridgeville
Hannon’s
Hock Hill
Rudolph Abels
Rebbera
Hla
Mr. Deyo
Mr. Devo
Boy Killed at Oxford Depot
The 16 year old Addison Kelly of Monroe was found killed on the eastbound Erie train track near Oxford Depot at 7 30 a m today He appeared to have been run down by a train sometime during the night He resided with his brother Annanias Kelly in the village and was last seen Sunday evening James Carpenter discovered the body Relatives were notified and the coroner Mott Tuthel was summoned
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Times Press
Monroe
Addison Kelly
Oxford Depot
Young Kelly
Annanias Kelly
James Carpenter
Mott C. Tuthil
Washingtonville
Ellsworth Merritt
Wood Alcohol Victim Dies in Thrall Hospital
James Aieslan died at Thrall Hospital Saturday after arriving Friday with alcohol poisoning. He had worked 40 years with Fernerdan and Trist Company in New York and was vacationing at White Lake in Sullivan County when the fatal drink was taken. Funeral arrangements are set from his late home to the Church of the Holy Spirit in Concord on Wednesday.
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James Aieslan
Thrall Hospital
Dowsen
New York
White Lake
Sullivan County
Chars
Reilly
Ann
Sires
Rand
Church of the Holy Spirit
Cunivertliz
Baraside Avenues
Prince of Wales Arrives in Halifax Amid Royal Salute
The Prince of Wales landed in Halifax on August 18 greeted by a royal salute from the Cirsiel and escorted to the provincial building. The arrival followed a trip from St John’s with ceremonial honors and local officials in attendance.
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Prince of Wales
Halifax
Associated Press
N. S
Cirsiel
St John’s
Faye
Rvara
F O E Convention Opens in New Haven This Week
Grand Aerie sessions of the Order of Eagles begin in New Haven Connecticut marking the first East held gathering in years. About two thousand four hundred aeries attend with four delegates from each state. Plans include aid for disabled members families and wartime relief funds to help relatives of fallen or wounded Eagles.
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New Haven
Order of Eagles
Merle
Grand Aerie
Odd Fellows Convention Opens in Utica This Week
Frank J Mosher leaves Middletown Lodge 112 L O F to represent at the Grand Lodge meeting in Utica. The Grand Lodge convenes Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church, with a special session held in May when the Grand Vision was conferred.
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Odd Fellows
Utica
Frank J, Mosher
Middletown Lodge
Wie Grand Lodge
Firth Presbyterian Church
Move on Behalf of Aviators in Mexicans Hands
State Department officials pressed for the release of two American airmen detained by bandits in Mexico. Secretary Lansing announced vigorous representations would continue and a fuller statement would be provided later.
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Associated Press
Washington
Deathan
State Department
Secreaary Lansing
Whes
Eight Speeders Arrested in Saturday Police Roundup
Police arrested eight speeders including Bernardo Drago and Harry L. Gichriese. Each was held on bail amounts ranging from 10 to 33 dollars for appearances on various August dates. Officers Ladlum and Bennet led the enforcement in this weekday roundup.
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Speedern
Sunaax
Bernardo Drago
Onicer
Swinton Ladlum
Evemit C Crear
Ladlum
Harry L. Gichriese
Ralph Goss
Harry A Samwick
Wiliam
Merimeth
OfScer
Interborough strike ends as trains resume at midnight
In New York on August 19, the interborough strike by 14,000 employees ended with trains running again. A 50 percent wage demand shifted to 25 percent plus arbitration on the remaining issues. Over 6,000 police guarded property amid a citywide travel disruption and a rare calm among crowds.
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New York
Interborough
Associated Press
Millon
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Meer Wlayer
Tay
Alayer Todam
Cahire
Rioat
Madison Square Garden
Broulvar
Monroe Country Club Elects Officers and Plans Tournaments
The Monroe Country Club annual meeting elected BR. W. Jones as president and D. Schmidt as board member, with committees named for government greens finance and others. Jones donated a cup for an elimination tournament to be played by late September, and arrangements are set for a Golf Ball on Friday August 33.
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Monro Country Club
Ang
BR. W. Jones
Fla. Goodwin
A. Brooks
Schmidt
A. E. McBee
B. H Fischer
L. J. Smid
T. S. Touses
D. M. Daley
Greens
SINGHAMTON REP-HERALD BECOMES YOHNING SUN
The Binghamton Publishing Company marks a masthead change as the Rep-Herald becomes The Morning Sun with Frank Mancan flipping the switch to print the first edition. A birth is announced for Mr and Mrs Mehin C. Jones of Wickham Avenue.
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Singhamton
Herald
Yohning
Binehamton
Inetanton Rep
Bican Herald
Celvey
Frank Mancan
Binghamton Publishing Company
State Amd jHenry Streata
Morning Sun
Mehin C. Jones
Wickham Avenue
Virginia
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James Olivia
Turtle
Ith
Middletown-Goshen Road
Higham
William Darraport
Dorothy VanOrden
Dr. S. W. Mills
Granze
Wnforenation
Bat Little
Oxford
Erie
Thrall
Shose
Subway
Country Club
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