General O'Ryan Praises 107th Regiment For Break Through Hindenburg Line
Major General John F. O'Ryan commends the 107th Infantry for breaking the Hindenburg line at Vaudhuill, detailing ten days of operations that included crossing the Le Helie, capturing Bandiva farm, Arbre Guernon, and hundreds of prisoners. He notes the regiment's valor, endurance, and vital role in a highly organized defensive system, honoring fallen comrades and the division's achievements.
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France
Middletown
Hindenburg
O'Ryan
Vaudhuille
107Th
Hindenburg Line
O’ryan
107Th Infantry
le Helie
Bandiva Farm
Arbre Guernon
Canal de la Sambre
John F. O'Ryan
107th Infantry Breaks Enemy Lines in Fierce Battle
In a highly organized defense, the 107th Infantry attacked a 4006 yard front and held flank lines against heavy enemy pressure from Van dhuille. Led by officers and men, the regiment shattered the main resistance and repelled counterattacks while the division pressed on. The 167th Infantry kept up discipline and endurance, fighting through shell holes, dawn assaults, and daylong combat.
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107Th Infantry
Vandhuille
167Th Infantry
Ill in Hospital and Other War News From Middletown
Dr Van Blarcom the son of Mrs Fannie Van Blarcom is reported ill in a Bordeaux hospital after a gas exposure with burns. He formerly practiced dentistry in South River New Jersey. Further items note Thanksgiving visits, farm sale of 103 acres to William Jones, and various locals visiting New York or in town. Lieutenant Ivan G Martin writes from France of his safe landing and health, while Alfred Youngblood recovering after gall duct surgery in Thrall Hospital.
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Montgomery
Harvid van Blarcom
Fannie van Blarcom
Bordeaux
France
South River
N. J
Misa Elsie Thompson
Middletown
Young
William Jones
Wisconsin
William T. Lodge
New York
Weehawken
William Rankin
Empire House
Ernestine Balch
Mansion
James Sommers
Mary Ellen. Kehoe
Margaret
Thomas Kehoe
Elsa Greiner
Grange Hall
Fannie Mowbray
Miller van l Keuren
Goshen State Road
Ivan G. Martin
Isith Infantry
T. D. Mills
Roy EB. Mitchell
Eau Claire
Wis
Grandma Judson
Mitchell
Miss Judson
Cahill
Wheeler
Buil
State Board of
Edgar H. Munson Dies on Friday At Ellenville
Edgar H. Munson, 77, longtime Ellenville resident and former proprietor of Munson's Drag Store, died Friday at his Market Street home. A Civil War veteran and active member of Wawarsing Lodges and RA MS, he is survived by wife Mary and two daughters Mrs. Ralph Eaton and Mrs. Jesse Munson Nickinson, all of Ellenville.
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Ellenville
Edgar H. Munson
Market Street
Mr. Munson
Reuben Munson
Munson
Afunson
Wawarsing
A. M. of
Bienville
Mary
Fersliliger
el Terwiliees
Ralph Eaton
Jesse Munson Nickinson
Ellen- Wile
Mail carrier Baltes resigns for brighter prospects
Howard P Baltes a mail carrier with the local postoffice for three years today read his petition and will leave the service to join the Hires Condensed Milk Company, seeking opportunities for advancement.
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Howard P. Baltes
Shae Hid
Centa-Word Aye Advertisement
An odd historical notice points readers to a Centa-Word themed product or service. The terse ad touts a novelty item and invites interest without details about price or availability. It reflects vintage ad phrasing aimed at curious shoppers.
President Wilson to lead American delegation at Versailles
Washington announces President Wilson will head the American delegation to the Versailles Peace Conference and participate in all deliberations. Secretary of State Lansing Henry White Edward M. House and Gen Tasker Bliss join as the five members. Details released from the White House explain the delay in announcing the lineup.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Europe
Lansing
Henry Waite
France
Col E. M. House
United States
Henry White
Edward MM. House
Tasker H. Bliss
Thanksgiving Day at the State Hospital Event
Thanksgiving at the State Hospital was marked by a large social gathering after a five week recess with a grand masquerade dance and a costumed program. Officials praised the food and service while decorations by Julius Peterson and a 7:20 grand march featured the Banner Heffield and the Peace theme.
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State Hospital
Anton Newirth
Wm. R. Rowley
Middletown
Hell
Julius Peterson
Reuben Gidfield
Piauists
Catherine Claus
Mr. Andrus
Father Christmas
Santa Claus
George Browz
Mary Holmstrom
Jemima
Evans
McWilliams
Willis Goldsmith
F. Brady
Vollmer
Will Mowell
DANCE BENEFIT AT ARMORY LISTS SHOW SHOP MUSICIANS
The Thanksgiving armory dance featured Arthur Tasmann as leader and Harry J Billings on trombone from the Show Shop orchestra. Some names were omitted in the event account and readers are urged to check the Times-Press Want Ads.
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Foratan
Armory
Ames
Arthur Tasmann
Harry J. Billings
Show Shop Orchestra
Thomas S Hulse Dies After Lingering Illness
Thomas S Hulse of Westtown died Thursday night at his home after a long illness. Born September 1841 near Bullville, he became a self made man through reading and education, taught at multiple schools, studied law, and built a long career as a lawyer and public official. He served as school commissioner, town clerk, justice of the peace, elder of Westtown Presbyterian Church, and Sabbath school superintendent. Survived by his second wife Frances E Lee. funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at his home, burial in Unionville cemetery.
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Westtown
Thomas
Hulse
Walski
Bullville
Susan Weller Hulse
Little Red
Middletown Academy
Ridgebury
Collabar
Bloomingburg
Mount Hope
J. W. Whelan
Montgomery
Albany Law School
State of New York
Albany
Echool
Minisink
Calvary
Fresbyterian Church of
Minisk
Mr. Hulse
Emme E. van Friel
Frances E. Lee
Unionville
Westtown Church News and Local Updates
Westtown report covers a new furnace installation at the Presbyterian Church by Atres & Gallo and local personnel on government work to Otisville. Notes include church events, sermons by Rev Whipner, a breast of Armenian and Syrian relief efforts, a carace project, farm rental, a letter from Raymond in France, a successful church supper, and birth announcements for John Charles and Edna Emma.
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Westtown
Atres & Galloway
Richards & Boynton
Presbyterian Church
Hun
George Smith
Otisville
J. Whipkey
AntiSaloon League
Whipner
Artron
Raymond
France
Abddietown
Hull F. Mager Dies After Years at Yankers Lake Camp
Hull F Mager died at his brother M W Hagers home in Suffern on Monday afternoon in his seventh year. He had lived at Suffern before moving to Yankees Lake eleven years ago and was connected with the Hager Graham camp for many years.
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Hull F. Mager
Hall F. Barar
Hager Graham
Yankers Lake
M. W. Hager
Suffer
Suffern
Yankees Lake
Private James J. McCormick Killed in Action at 22
Private James J. McCormick son of Mrs. Clara McCormick of Walden died September 29 as a member of Co M 107th Infantry. Born December 21 1896 at Woodridge Sullivan County he moved to Walden as a boy and resided with his mother. He enlisted June 1916 at Mohawk NY and later served at Spar tanburgh and Newport News. Memorial services were held at Walden Methodist Church where church leaders spoke highly and Capt Johnson gave the address.
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James J. McCormick
Clara McCormick
Walden
Times-Press
Co.’ M
107Th Infantry
McCormick
Woodridge
Sullivan County
Harvey R
Andrew W
Ralph B
Mabel C
Clarence A. Smith
North Street
Mohawk
Spartanburgh
Newport News
Walden Methodist Church
Capt Johnson
Utica
New York Aecqueduct Forces
Ellenville Youth Buried at Sea En Route to France
Ernest Harold Lan Giesder, son of Mr and Mrs Van Gorder of Ellenville, died while overseas bound for France. He was 21 or 22, taught at Epworth League and Sunday School, and served with a government job in Springfield Massachusetts before enlisting March 1. A campaign titled Consolation Week for the World Relief appeals for aid to ship relief tonnage, per local notices.
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Eilenvith
Ellenvilly
Weamealas
Ernest Harold
Lan Giesder
Ated
Theabas van Gorder
Villasn
Prisare van Garter
Nadai
Milevile
Springfield
Mass
Hears Attierr
France
Elientille M. Chara
Ameritas
15th Regt Cited for Bravery in France Action
New York reports name Col William Hayward Major Spencer and Gen. Evan Johnson wounded or killed in September and October fighting in Champagne. Hayward led his regiment after being wounded, Spencer served as military secretary to Gov. Whitman, and Johnson commanded the 154th Brigade. A Middletown Go shen contingent fought with the 365th Infantry. Arthur Jervis died of wounds.
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New York
France
William Hayward
365Th Infantry
15Th
New York National Guard
Evan M. Johnson
154Th
Ierhard Spencer
14Th Infantry
Hayward
Col
Champagne
Cobb
Spencer
Picker
Litt Ie
3A5th
Public Service
United States
Republican National Committees
Whitman
Gen. Johnson
Brooklyn
Argonne Forest
Army School of
Army General Staff
15Th Infantry
Middletown
Goshen
Arthur Jervis
Major Spencer
Orange County
Lieut Lockwood tennis champion remembered in Middletown
Middletown and vicinity tennis enthusiasts recall Richard B. Lockwood a strong fighter courteous and persistent who competed in local tournaments at Middletown Milford and Mamakatine He later served in World War I as a second lieutenant at Madison Barracks and in France on the 8th Division staff He died delivering a top secret message earning posthumous recognition from Brigadier General Hersher and a recommended Distinguished Service Cross His memory will be honored by Orange County and his family in sorrowful tribute
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Times-Press
Midddletown
Middletown
Milford
Mamakatine
Richard B. Lockwood
Hooiwood
Madison Barracks
France
Camp Dix
Mark L. Hersher
Hersher
Lieut
Rockwood
Orange County
Geraeral
Lleat
Orance County
Arthur
Wood
New York
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Robert Lansing
Woodrow Wilson
Edward M. House
Bliss
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White
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Reta
Baines
Brest
George T. Grerne
Bulair
Farsper Forter Brady
Gady
Frances
Washingtonville
James Gray
Shelton
Schramming
Allecta McCue
Abbie L. Wrigat
Catherine Coants
West Group
James J. Conan
Ida Mintzer
Noloz
Florence M. Hall
Oddeld
William Kays
India
Viola Horton
Quleher
George Everett
Pourkeepsia State
Thomas S$. Hulse
Will Brown Autt
Linden Avenue
John Charies
Andrew Tice
Edna Emma
Mige
Private James J. McOun
WM. Hayward
Johnson
Lieut. Lockwood
George Improving
Gooree
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Sussex, N. J
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