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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
1
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Fragmented dispatches describe Allied peace debates led by President Wilson, warnings from critics about Wilsonian ideals, and the public’s praise for citizen flags sewn by Belgian and French women. It notes the U S delegation and the home front drive for Red Cross membership as war winds down.
A reader signed as Conetitchen ot advocates rational, charitable debate on civic issues. The letter laments sectarian influence and urges inclusive discussion while criticizing wartime rhetoric and restrictive principles.
Middletown plans a memorial to fallen soldiers as organized by the After the War Committee and Memorial Building Committees with Elks support. Also notes the death of Mrs Morris Hoke, widow of Mr and Mrs Tok at Walton residence. Mrs Hoke was a senior at Wellowemar Chapter, OK?
December Term convenes at Newburgh Court House with Justice Platt presiding. A long calendar lists 84 cases from penalties to damages and personal injuries involving parties such as Geo. EB. Davis, Harry Burkert, Chas Webster, and many others, with actions including promissory notes excise violations and bonds.
Circleville memorial services held last Sunday night drew large crowds. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bull and Mrs. William Bull and Mr. and Mrs. Dunham express gratitude to the Order of American Mechanics and the Home Guards for attendance and trimming of the church with bunting and flags. The Circleville youths had gone to New Jersey to start homes but answered their county call, giving all for their country. May their homes be blessed by almighty God.
Thanksgiving day passed quietly in Ellenville with union services at the Lutheran Church led by Rev. H. G. Corlels and attended by many. Families held home dinners while many townspeople joined a special dinner at the Mitchell House. guests included Mrs. J. F. Norbury and others.
Colonel Edward J West as acting adjutant general orders relief of the New York Guard from active duty on and after December 1. Captain K R Madden Dreker of the city commands the company which guards the aqueduct. City of New York pays its expenses and bears the discharge cost.
Milk costs rose to 14 cents per quart, up from 13, as retailers blame higher producer payments for pre December supply. Also reports Erie engineer C. Holchizer, longtime Port Jervis locomotive man, died at his home Friday morning after years of service.
Former German emperor William signed his abdication at Amerongen Holland fulfilling the decree and renouncing all future royal rights. A telegram also reports seizure of wireless stations by allied sympathizers and German troops retreat under American occupation as Berlin promises orderly prisoner repatriation.
First Lieutenant Harry Taylor Moore of the A S A died of pneumonia at a base hospital in Camp Upton on Friday evening. The funeral was held in Middletown on Monday. He was born March 12 1894 in New Rochelle and lived at 423 Highland avenue. Survived by his parents and one sister, he married Lynda Brewster Boak on December 8 1917. He served as adjutant general assistant at Camp Upton and was highly regarded by officers and men. His name will be inscribed on Middletown’s war roll.
Tuesday and Wednesday this week the Epworth League of Newburgh District holds its quarterly convention at St Pauls Church. An extensive program has been prepared and the meeting is expected to draw many young people from all sections of the district.
Ellenville mourns Oscar Fischer, 23, son of Charles Fischer, who died in a French hospital from gas effects received in October while serving overseas. He enlisted from Ellenville about a year ago and was sent abroad a few months later. Survived by his mother and stepfather Mr and Mrs Henry Russell.
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