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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1914

Page

3

German Submarines In Daring Sea Raid

London reports three British ships blown up in English waters by German submarines off Havre and near Dover after the Bulwark sinking at Sheerness. Malachite and Prima sunk in the Channel between the Isle of Wight and the French coast. Khartuma sunk by mine near Grimsby. Thirty Bulwark crewmen recovered, many bodies unrecognizable amid public fear and inquiries.

London Toulon Lird Bulwark Shirerness Nubmardines Havre Malachite Prhng Khartuna Grimsby Straits of Dover Cnlt Sheerness Glasgow Newcastle Channes Isle of Wight Southampton Facamp France Tirty Meppe Wettom Zegbrugge Ostend Thames Admiralty Prac Healy Medway

French Army Horse Test in Montgomery Draws Mixed Results

In Montgomery on Wednesday 150 horses were examined for the French army with nine accepted for artillery and cavalry. Horses from Goshen Washingtons Ho Newburgh Walden and other areas were weighed and judged by French officer L Foline and doctor Shin. Buyers from New York City Goshen deposited funds and paid by check, while horses were branded with A upon sale.

Montgomery Goshen Washingtons Ho Newburgh Walden Wallldil Wedsner Artilery Ad L. Foline Peamount Oh. Shin Ount Ulirles Snoblanck Smith New York City F. Dee Vine Crete

Birthday Party Prank Entertains Friends

A local notice describes Nell de hosting a birthday gathering at his home on Wednesday evening. Guests included Earl Weir Albert Tadakerket Vera Crane Melon Sxotes Nelson Case Anna Ariaertadt Nate Cox George Folie Wallace Ernest Cox and others. Refreshments were served and the event continued into the night with merriment.

Sveking Aunog Che Earl Weir Aaibert Tadakerket Vera Cranee Melon Sxotes Nelhon Cas Anna Ariaertadt Nate Cox George Foliehil Wallace Ernest Cox Ante Wallace Aaa Aiilen Mass Filzcer 411 Wan Tete Ip Grace Con Pik

Rockland County Agriculturists Meeting Receipts Report

The Rockland County Agriculturists notes a seven day tally near Mt with cross receipts listed. Delegates include Leonade Accertatteg and Dewall Rayer among others. the gathering centers on association funds and membership duties for a state committee.

Rockland County Adeira Ttn Meglio Amwald Taner Dre Ddent Maconet Tay Todagre di Tieust Tater Wailsam Vedra Theor Martin Lowell Tae State Comenden Dewall & Rayer Allemnate Doseph Kesler Jlen Agihar William Yoon Podatheer

Funeral Monday in Circleville for Mrs Ida Shaw

Circleville mourns Mrs Ida Irene Shaw widow of Justice David W. Shaw after a fatal collision at Crawford Junction. She was a longtime resident active in Presbyterian and community life with four sons, a daughter and surviving siblings. Coroner investigation to determine cause next week.

Ida Irene Shaw David W. Shaw Circleville Crawford Junction Ux Thrall Hospital Theody Alexander Merritt Chirelhyitle Presbyterian Church Song Benjamin Marty Clarence John Hien Cielevilly James Hennett Wallville Edith Stanton Madison, Minn Ans Protler Marcus Wellar Iweville Mra Shaw Chreleville Jamon N. Harding Stephen 3. Heaton Monroe Shaw

War Tax Stamps Distributed To Public

The 1914 War Tax Law, effective December 1, requires stamps on financial and legal instruments. Notable items include bonds, deeds, insurance, stock certificates, telegrams, and proxies. The act expands to payments and transfers under tax rules, aiming to fund government operations.

Hankera Kelstork Indias Ldnaye

War Silence Fret Public On Polish Victory Claims

Petrograd reports claim a great czarist victory over Germany in Poland. Details say General von Mindenburg crushed and split, Makensen's relief force defeated, and large German forces encircled near Plock and Lwów. London notes official Russian claims may be overly optimistic and a decisive eastern battle may not yet have occurred.

Petrograd Germany Poland von Mindenburg Makensen Plock Flock Lawler von Windenburg London Hussian War Office Voland von Vindenburg

Westtown YMCA campaign praised with $230 pledged

The Y M C A drive began with church services and a Presbyterian symposium led by Dr I G Tarris and Herbert J Hockenberry. Reports on Tuesday showed $230 pledged. numerous holiday gatherings and church events follow through December 4 at Westtown Methodist and Presbyterian churches.

Delbott Laws Rome Sirs Jona Zuyer George Marsnall Braursville Mulse Lis Presbyterian Church E. Marguerite Kyenwy Ibs Schoo Westtown Methodist Church Enwarth League Ira Welling Ptt Chiurch Shuren Dr. Smith Vhce Wil Hallhe Westoesa’ Church Town Methodist Church Uie

Local Notices from Parksville and Middletown Area

Community notes from Parksville Nov 22 detail visits by Frank Reynolds and Kate Rankin, Harriet Smith returning from Gwera Normal School, and Mrs N. R. Hales hosting relatives. Also mentions Mrs Diane and Mrs Le Stewart with siblings in Middletown, plus guests of Mrs Charles Darin in Laherta and Miss Wallet Late’s illness and recovery. Women of the Baghet Church held a social Wednesday evening.

Parksville Marksile Frank Reyolds Livingston Manor Johnson Alamy Diane Joseph le Stewart Mra OS Syngie Middletown Snd George EO Chadee Sith Ney Cieven Inlaw Akaire Saturdes Pendar Jo Lare Von Yorkey Chethenie

Villa takes Mexico City in early move toward Vera Cruz

Villa announces entry into Mexico City with the new provisional government and a plan to join Zapata, mass 30 000 men to threaten Vera Cruz and drive Carranza into the sea. He aims to hold Tampico and Puerto Mexico, while rail repair orders flow to restore coastal transport.

Tula Mex Villa Mexico City Zapata Vera Cruz Carranza Tampico Puerto Mexico Hijs Vera Cru Washington John R. Silliman Aguascalientes

Governor Staton Sees Clemency Chance In Frank Case

New York dispatch reports Georgia Governor Staton leaning toward clemency for Leo M. Frank if guilt is not clear. He says racial or religious background will not influence the decision and notes a clemency review would follow possible denial of a writ of error by the U S Supreme Court.

New York John M. Staton Georgi Leo M. Frank Mary Phague Georgia Franck Linton Frank Becase United States Supreme Court Slaton Holmes and Lamar Lamar Supreme Court L “Yohen

Unknown Man Killed by Train in Hawlea

An unidentified man, about 58, was struck and killed by a morning passenger train from New York near Pike County on Wednesday evening. His head and body were severely injured and his body was moved to the Tester undertaking parlor for identification. A pocket diary dated 1972 and a fading notebook were found, along with a photograph of a woman and two children presumed to be his family, taken in Philadelphia.

Hawlea New York Pike County Philadelphia

Thanksgiving Gathering Recalls Croshs and Friends

A Tar den avenue household hosted a Thanksgiving gathering with Mr and Mrs Davd Croshs as hosts. Friends from Howells reed Tring tar stening Foellers orchestra provided musical selections for the day’s festivities.

Davd Croshs Tarden Avenue sileTraine Wileen Howells Reed Tring Tar Stening Foellers Orchestra

Infant body found under pile of stones in Hurleyville

Hurlerville residents report发现 a male infant's body buried under stones in woods behind the Jacob Hinman place. The bundle contained an old shirt a woman's skirt and a bed blanket. Coroner Cauthers and Dr F W Laidlaw are to conduct a post mortem as investigators pursue suspects.

Cauthers Monticello F. W. Laidlaw

Adams Jail Holds Chicken Thief Linked To Local Thefts

Police arrested a known offender in a chicken theft ring after a pattern of thefts near the city reservoirs. The suspect confessed to stealing fowls sold in the area and named farms in Port Jervis, A B Mapes, and Charles Weygant Jr as part of the enterprise.

Greeves Port Jervis A.B. Mapes Charles Weygant, Jr

Kingston Postmaster Card Campaign Causes Local Buzz

Nov. 38 Kingston residents face a spirited fight over the next postmaster as cards circulate with names Herbert Carl J A Whelan Harwhi G Rockefeller NX Werner FR Derg and Frederick S Benecaci and space to vote for a preferred candidate and occupation. The cards request signer district and party, and backers of Herbert Sarl promote the list as the favored slate amid a broad canvass.

Kingston Theetty Herbert Carl J. A. Whelan Har Whi G. Rockefeller Werner FR. Derg Frederick S. Benecaci Kincaten Herbert Sarl

Dr Stivers Relocates From East Main to Old Homestead

Dr M A Stivers moves his practice from 3 East Main Street to the old homestead at 32 Hichand avenue corner Cortland street Wickham avenue. Mrs M D Silvers will remain at the Latinacdiness residence. Stivers formerly had an office on East Main and earlier lived in the Tunes Press building.

M. A Stivers East Main Street

General Joffre Receives Medaille Militaire Honor

Paris reports President Poincare awarded General Joffre the Medaille Militaire in a ceremony attended by Premier Mant, War Minister Millerand, and top officials. The French army notes limited enemy artillery activity along the front, with isolated infantry actions in the Argonne and minor trench losses and recoveries, while no major engagements on the Meuse, Vosges, or Oise fronts.

Paris Poincare Jag Joffre Mant Millerand Senate Chamber of Deputies Tce Yser Dixmude Belgium Oise Alsee Chaim- Pigne Rheims Argonne Meuse Vosges

Alumni Ball Impresses In New Masonic Temple

The M H S Alumni Association hosted a large turnout at the new Masonic Temple with about forty couples dancing to McWilliams five piece orchestra. Refreshments were provided by Caterer Rowley and assistants. The prize one step was won by Mildred Ferguson and LaVerne Houston. Dancing ran from 9 pm to 2 am. A Christmas banquet at Mitchell Inn is planned next.

New Masonic Temple M. H. S. Alumni Association McWilliams Rowley Anvistants Mildred Ferguson LaVerne Houston Ethel Rosevear Myrta J. Gibbs J. Edson Adams Alumni Association Mitchell Inn

George W Dunn Dies After Civil War Service

George W Dunn longtime Republican figure and former state railroad commissioner died at his Binghamton home at age seventy four from pneumonia He served in the Civil War and rose to prominence in party and public service

Binghamton, N George W. Dunn Repubcan State Railroad Commission

Longtime Republican official dies in partial obituary note

The piece notes a man who rose to colonel and served many years on the Republican state committee. It highlights his long association with the electoral redress commission and marks a lengthy tenure across several years.

Repsblian Eliterallresd

Party at Sumiritvile Home Hosts Notable Guests

A Nov 7 gathering at the home of Mrs E Dergan and Mr and Mrs Ed Brown featured Major Reid and wife as guests of honor. Elin Levine was teammaster with a large social turnout. After a late lunch, the group departed claiming they had an enjoyable time.

Sumiritvile E. der ‘Gan Ed. Brown Major Reid Elin Levine Con Sen Joash Tris Mit

Appointment Update From State Official

A deranged OCR fragment reports an appointment news item with mentions of a state secretary, a future posting for someone named Tatt, and references to Peeern Tow presiding and Gaels. The readable text lacks clear names, dates, or places and is highly unclear.

Shetill Charlies W. Tatt Peeern Rho of Tow Jaanars Lert Mace Ap Tnnint Te Hae

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Belgum International Cemetery of Europe Tan Daniel F. Tatty Daniel Cate Cilia BoCarpenter Punehawiea Noy Willie Starcee Darbar Fom von Inbatentinie Mya Elward Thawset Isley Willlins Bo Fianton Mia Wik Panton Onna William Randu Minaus Lodge Tankin Aaniser Perantial Corporation Ethel Jung Newark Mig Amar T. Lang A. Stoll Mindletown George A. Asers Suesiy Ge A Asers Jeaymand Ayers Misk Piseiea Osuorne Ant Oscorne Florda N.Y Staton Uaborne Mireida Willman Hina Rockland County Agriculturists Mrs. Shaw City Wateh the Went Colimns Tilser Distment Westtown Republic Iz State Department Siliman Canova Carothers Mexico United States Madrid Promises Square Deal Hunter Harleyville DR. Stivers Old Homestead Medaille Militare New Masonic George Ww. Dunn
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