Thanksgiving Sermon Praises Soldiers and Liberty in Middletown
The Rev Samuel Millar preached a large Thanksgiving service at First Baptist Church praising American soldiers' sacrifices in France. He urged faith in God’s care, lauded liberty, and noted contributions to the City Missionary Union and Day Nursery, with the audience filling the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Millar
First Baptist Church
Boya
Middletown
France
Christ
Samual Millar
North Street Congregational Church
Od. Butler
G. W. Grinton
Ccongresgubtion
O. K. Swift
Marase
Preston Hunter
Oriunt
Mr. Hunter
Drother Mallar
AMD
Nev
Ds. Kirkewood
Millar
Milla
Jesus Christ
England
Americas
Kadeer
Kainerlani
Witch Barnet
America
Uberty
Sebt
Sal
God
Sermon Reflects On War Losses And Duty To Country
A speaker laments long sea crossings and vast costs to send forces, praising Allied sacrifice in France. He recalls Middletown fallen and divine guidance guiding history, urging every citizen to fulfill their calling with faith, duty, and patriotism.
Wurtsboro Boy Severely Wounded in Action
Mrs. Madeline Brown of Wurtsboro receives a War Department telegram announcing son Corporal Povey Munhler Arena of the Infantry was severely wounded in action on October 27. Additional details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Brown
Wurtwbora
Warahlnglou
D.C
Wurtaburu
Dt Ja
Povey Munhler Arena
More Sugar Is Promised to the Consumers
New York November 29 sugar program officials announce plan to begin debalization around December 1 to ease the Cuban sugar crop impact. Modifications to container restrictions will take effect early next week as part of anticipated adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Cubata
Torri Hearing Is Adjourned
Joseph Perri charged with having assaulted Clarence Decker on an AL W train Sunday night was brought from Goshen Friday for preparatory examination before Recorder Starr. The hearing adjourned to December 11 as Decker’s condition improved and he is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph ‘Perri
Clarence
Decker
AL & W
Nigat Jas
Goshen
Omerr Demiety
Hlm. Starr
Theman G. Rogers
Fio
Tors
Talon Ack
Sullivan County Democrats Spent $1,341 in Election
Albany dispatch notes Sullivan County Democratic Committee reports to the secretary of state show expenditures and campaign costs. Records cite total spending of 1405 with 004 listed as expenditures. Fare to the campaign fund is attributed to Democratic State Committee and others. Names include A.M. Lone Elmer Winmer and J. Niven. Also references a Holstein sale and a livestock advert.
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Sullivan County
Star of Victory Dance Lights Thanksgiving Night Armory
At the Thanksgiving benefit dance at Slate Armory the Star of Victory shone overhead as Army and Navy officers, soldiers, and civilians attended. The Army and Navy Club and Company J First New York Guard organized the event with music by a Base Hospital No. 8 Ottaville orchestra and Mina Ethel Rosevear performing. Proceeds, including an auction where Mayor R. Mu. Coax sold a pumpkin for 4, will fund coal for the club and a foundation for the old company.
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Army
Battlefelds
France
Army and Navy Club
Company J
First
New York Guard
Electric Service
Florid
William P. Keateloo
Base Hospital No
Ottaville
D. C. Buell
John F. Gordon
24Th Apparate Company
Mina Ethel Rosevear
Plano
Ethel Mitchell
R. Mu. Coax
A. W. Corwin
B. G. Davidge
E.~madden Decker
Dewitt
Emerson H. Rose
B. Madden Decker
A. S. Moore
GN. Clemson
R. M. Cox
Moore
Leon Brittain
Mra
C. A. Adams
New York Braces Welcome for 27th Division Return
New York plans a grand welcome for the Twenty Seventh Division returning from the front. A 1000 member committee will direct reception, pageant, banquet and publicity with five subcommittees. Fifth Avenue will host a patriotic celebration and decorations, including lamps from Edison. The Board has allocated 25000 dollars, likely to rise.
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New York
Sandenburg
Moresglon Ia
Digita
Whalen
Fifthvento
United States
U S Soldiers Wed All U S to Get 10 000 Girls in Mai Via Air
A New York audience hears Rev Dr Charles Stedman MacFarlane discuss the impact of American soldiers in France and the attraction of French women. He praises General Pershing and notes U S troops will marry and settle in France as the war ends. Also reports on air mail expansion plans and army navy air service handover to Post Office.
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U.S
U. S
Mai Via
Air
York
France
Charles Stedman MacFariaml
New York
Col Roveewell
Tmensger
Maine
Air Hull Service
Benjamin B. Lispner
War Department
Post Office Department
Datson
Army
Navy
Donation Day at the Day Nursery a Great Success
The annual donation day in the city raised funds for the Day Nursery. A large number of donors attended on Tuesday, with proceeds expected to be announced at the Anos Preset on Friday. Cashier Fo No ORe of the Wall MM National Bank helped, accompanied by Mia Roya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
MM National Bank
Mia Roya
Chamber plans memorial in Middletown for fallen service members
Local Chamber of Commerce committee has begun plans for a Middletown memorial honoring those who gave their lives in service. A committee chaired by Garrett L Townsend Youd Rogers Rev R O Kirk Stanley Muspaugh and Harry D Goad is researching similar efforts in other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Alrends
Middietown
Big Reaport
Garret TL Townsend
Youd
Rogers
Kirk
Aoml
Stanley Muspaugh
Harry D Goad
Special Meeting of Automobile Club in Mitchell Inn
A special meeting of the Middle Town Automobile Club was held at the Mitchell Inn on Tuesday evening. Secretary H B Barnes presented his report on the contention held in the city and was appointed as delegate to the State Convention to be held in December. The meeting discussed Time-FrS want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel Inn
Otenune
HB. Barnes Gate
Mir. Barnes
Tite
Thanksgiving Song Service at Stratton Theatre Honors Veterans
A Thanksgiving song service lasting over an hour drew a large Stratton audience with 100 voices and instrumental support from the 24th Separate Company Band and the Women's Orchestra. Led by Andrew J. Baird, soloists Miss Lillian A. Sundstrom, William H. Tremper, and Howard P. Batley performed familiar patriotic and religious numbers, ending with a benediction by Rev. Dr. Swift. Mayor Cox announced a future reception for returning soldiers and urged preserving the afternoon programs as souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton Theatre
Stratton
Andrew J. Baird
Lillian A. Sundstrom
William H.tremper
Howard P. Batley
David Allen Campbell
National Woman’s Organization of National Songs
Mayor Cox
C. B. Swift
America
Armerica
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Tremper
Miss Sundstrom
Elmira Memo on State Guard After War Ends
Nov 29 Elmira reports that upon muster out of 108th Stabtly 27th division units will not rejoin any militia. Former state militia men in France won t revert to prior status as New York State Guard replaces them. Captain Fred E Scharf says the company is permanent and will welcome returning soldiers who are fit. Armory remains open for vets to use privileges.
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New York
Edison Company
Pisster
New York City
Mr. Whalen
Board of Aldermen
Fred E. Scharf
State Guard
Scharf
Company L
Elmira
White Sulphur Springs News Notes November 29
White Sulphur Springs notes church services and local events. Epworth practices at 7:30. Mr and Mrs George Borer spent weekend in New York City. L A S meets December 5 at J J Townsend home. Mrs Grace Jorner and family move to Liberty for winter. Edward Keerett of Morris New York visiting town. Mrs Giladas Desheimer visiting Brooklynn and New York City. Eben Hill Jr and son Rock ett visiting Morris New York. Lieut McGrath of Camp Upton opens Sunday in town. Mr and Mrs J Lindsley and son Horton spent Thanksgiving at Morris New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Borer
New York City
J. J. Townsend
Grace Jorner
Familly
Liberty
Edward Keerett
Morris
N.Y
Advocates Change of Thanksgiving Date to November 14
Rev Dr Addison Moor of AU Simis Church Schenectady argues to move Thanksgiving Day from the first Thursday in November to November 14 amid combined pressure from wartime amiability and other civic groups. Action urged to align with broader national sentiment and avoid conflicts with wartime schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Moor
AU Simis
Schenectady
Americas
Casualty List Names Many Victims From Area
Wednesday casualty list includes William C. Dunlap of Port Jervis killed in action. Others named are John Thomas Kenney Newburgh killed in action. Sergeant Kenneth A. Maxwell Meadowbrook died of wounds. Francis J. Murphy Beacon died of disease. Frank H. Arnold New Berlin died of wounds. Ladue Stanley Ferris Norwich killed in action. Bernard Joseph McGoey Kingston wounded undetermined. William J. Mannix Beacon wounded undetermined. Joseph Manseant Port Jervis died of disease. Charles B. Tiffany Hancock wounded undetermined. George A. Wayman Monticello killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Dunlap
Thinity
A. A. Jalaney
Port
Jorvis
John X. Terwilliger
Newfoundland
N. J
Tecritjorud
Times-Press
Hanes
John Thomas Kenney
NeWbureh
Kenneth A. Maxwell
Meadowbrook
Francis J. Murphy
Beacon
Frank H. Arnold
New Berlin
Ladue Stanley Ferris
Norwich
Bernard Joseph McGoey
Kingston
William J. Mannix
Bea'on
Joseph Manseant
Port Jervis
Charles B. Tiffany
Hancock
George A. Wayman
Monticello
Prisoners Are Sentenced by Judge Wiggins
Goshen November 27 Charles Henry Marshall 33 of Chester pleaded guilty to assault to the first degree for attacking Mrs Daniel W Miller in August and was sentenced by County Judge Russell Wiggins to five years in Sing Sing. David Hoache 19 of Orange Farm was sentenced to Matteawan State Hospital for the criminal insane for an indefinite period after attempting to shoot another inmate last spring. He had been in the Newburgh jail since last June and was committed to Matteawan today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Charles Henry Marshall
Chester
Daniel W. Miller
Russell Wiggins
Sing Sing
David Hoache
Orange Farm
Matteawan State Hospital
Army House
Cornwall
Newburgh
Roache
Matteawan
Names From This District In The Casualty List
A casualty list printed after noon on Thursday and Friday lists soldiers from the district. Among those named are Leo A. Doss of Goshen wounded, W. H. Broadhead of Middletown slightly injured, Corporal J. J. Donnelly of Newburgh killed in action, Corporal A. W. Doolittle of Middletown killed, Lewis V. Gray of Port Jervis died of wounds, George H. Johnston of Newburgh, Palmatier of Walton wounded, Conrad Budney of Beacon wounded, and Joby C. Sparling of Kingston killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhursady
Times- Press
Leo A. Doss
Goshen
W. H. Broadhead
Linden Avenue
Middletown
J. J. Donnelly
Newburgh
A. W. Doolittle
Lewis V. Gray
Port Jervis
George H. Johnston
E. €. Palmatier
Walton
Conrad Budney
Beacon
Joby C. Sparling
Kingston
Two Cent Postage Could Return in United States
The Senate Finance Committee approved amendments to the war revenue bill to abolish zone increases on second class rates with a proviso that the rate be a cent and a half beyond the two hundred mile radius and to reinstate the extra cent for letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Erie Conductor Dies on His Train
Port Jervis November 27 Walter Hills a well known Erie conductor of this city died suddenly while in the caboose of his train as it entered the Gueville Wanel at 620 oclock Monday evening The cause of death is believed to be acute indigestion from which Mr Hills had suffered since a wreck in the Erie yards of Port Jervis nearly three years ago when his nervous system received a shock from which he severely recovered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Walter Hills
Erie
Gueville Wanel
Ellis
Ames
Erie Yards
Erie Station Reopened on East Main Street
The Erie Railroad reopened the station at East Main Street after a closure since November 4. Miss Rath May Cumming has been placed in charge of the ticket office at East Main Street from August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
East Main Street
Germany Must Pay War Cost Says Premier
Premier Liord Grome spoke in Newcastin England on November 29 asserting that Germany must bear the full cost of the war. He warned that reparations and burdens should reflect the scale of destruction and loss caused by the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Acanciated Press
Newcastin
England
Liord Grome
New Industry to Begin in Middleton This December
On December 9 a new industry will commence operations in Middleton under the title Middleton Dress Company. The concern has leased a portion of the Tw 411 Cut Glass Company's plant and will produce children's, junior, and misses' dresses and housework. Twenty-five employees, mostly women, will be hired at opening with plans to expand. G. Engel has been named manager and will soon move to Middleton. OBIT
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton
Middleton Dress Company
Tw 411
Cut Glass Company
the Avenue
Middletown Dres Company
New Yor City
Poughkee
G. Engel
Middletown
Turu
Pumpkin brings $38.25 for Red Cross at local display
A 75 14 pound pumpkin shown at McMonagle and Rogers window drew $38.25 for the Junior Red Cross of Liberty Street School. Mrs Joseph Granger of Aller Street won the prize, with Miss Clare Hagen donating the pumpkin from her father's Sparrowbush farm to the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc Monagle & Rogers
Red Cross
Thelaberty Street
Joseph Granger
Aller Street
Clare Hagen
Sparrowbush
Masons Confer Third Degree for Army Candidates at Lodge
A large attendance gathered for Hos man Lodge No. 412 special communication to confer the third degree on a class of Army uniformed candidates. The ceremony followed first and second degrees awarded earlier that day with Grand Lodge special dispensation. Soldiers from Otisville Base Hospital attended, and a luncheon was served afterward under stewards W. G. Tice and T. W. Davey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosman Lodge
No. 412
U.S. Army
Grand Lodge
Otisville
W. G. Tice
T. W. Davey
Nomination of Officers by the Wailkill Council
Wailkill Council No 92 Jr O T A met Thursday with good attendance. Officers nominated include Harvey C. Moore as Councillor, recording secretary Frank B. Reeves, etc. Three year trustee A L Howell, two year B F Hunt. Clam chowder served. former Councillor H Ernest Aldrich home for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wailkill Council
No. 92
Harvey C. Moore
Frank B. Reeves
Ralph Lukens
Frank C. Decker
Henry C. Loveland
D. J. Halstead
Joseph Darby
Charles E. Parks
Inside Sentinel
Steven Purdy
Outside Sentinel
William VanTasseil
A. L. Howell
B. F. Hunt
Charles 5. Miles
S. C. Representatives
F. C. Decker
J. L. Swery
C. S. Miles
H. C. Loveland
C. E. Decker
B. F
Polish Socialist Leader Darzynski Emerges as President
Darzynski, newly proclaimed Socialist president of Poland, is hailed as a decisive thinker and energetic executive. He represented Poland at the 1891 International Socialist Congress in Brussels and has attended every subsequent congress. He founded the Polish Galician Socialist party on February 15, 1891, and has since led Polish representation in Galician affairs.
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Darzynski
Presi
Dent
Poland
Brussels
Ben
Bss
Athenty, Sinc
Galigae Assirien
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Samuel Millar
Rome
Wen
Bert
Bey
Ling
Milar
Hell
Toy
Wurtsboro
Torri
Tweedy
Walla
Dickerson
Kemp
Pake
Star OF Victory
AT. Armory
Local
Automobile Club
Militia
Wiggins
E. Main St
Wailkill Counci
Ignacz Daszyngki
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