Murder Trial Follows Boundary Dispute In Huguenot
Port Jervis reports reveal Amasa Millard killed by Charlies Krinsky after a boundary dispute over lumber props near Prospect Hill. Krinsky claims self defense. police and troopers arrest him as investigators examine the wood road shooting. In Passaic, N J a liquor scandal affects 200 of 800 students at School No 2 with reports of alcohol and tainted whiskey accessed at local saloons.
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Port Jervis
Amasa Millard
Huguenot
Charlies Krinsky
Prospect Hill
Krinsky
Millard
Charlies Emlsworth
Wyatusing
Stadford County
Tne
Ellsworth
Walter Conkling
Enoski
Conkling
John Howe
Wood Road
Sand Pond
Huguenon
Port Servas
van Innesen
Stephen Campbell
Thomas J. Quick
Buckley, McGil and
Gerowe
Dr. Poole
Krnsky
New York
Chaia
Campbell
Passaic
N. J
Frederick Shepherd
Alman Smith
Mish Smith
Weather forecast for Washington shows rain and warmth followed by cooler tones
The forecast indicates 11 C with rain and warmer conditions, then a shift to fair skies and colder air. Winds turn from the west and become northerly tonight as conditions adjust.
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Washington
Roll Call of the Red Cross in Middletown Aims Universal Membership
The Christmas Roll Call will use the Merchants Bank Building store as headquarters with a Middletown quota aligned to national goals. The effort seeks universal Red Cross membership, not fund-raising, with a $1 annual dues and a volunteer-driven drive December 16–23 led by P. A. Buttenhelm and a committee including G. vb Theleen and Alan C. Madden.
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Merchants Bank
Middletown
United States
Red Cross War Council
Europe
Red Cross
P. A. Buttenhelm
G. Vb Theleen
Pobdlicks
Alan C. Madden
Careat
OL Kirkwood
Appis Asanager
W. Is van Hkieeck
Local Food Official Eases Sugar Purchase Rules
Deputy food administrator announced Thursday that sugar purchase rules are rescinded and rationing remains mirroring prior limits. Easing allows grocers and dealers to sell sugar through December 5th with continued purchase restrictions for consumers.
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Onders
Duzar
Hesar
For Awhile. Unclear Local Item
Fragmentary OCR notes from Roeton Evening Transcript mention a person at work and a casual remark about novelty. Details are unreadable. no clear event, date, or names emerge to anchor a proper summary.
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Roeton Evening Transcript
Unionville Pioneer J Harvey Hanford Dies at 86 in Unionville
J Harvey Hanford longtime Unionville resident and carriage blacksmith died Wednesday at 4 45 pm. Born February 4 1829 he joined the Presbyterian Church in Unionville and served many roles including elder clerk and Sunday school superintendent. He served in Civil War Company 8 12th Regiment Orange Blossoms and was active in Hoffman Lodge and local fire company. He was married twice, to Huldah Baker and Catherine J Casterline, and left a legacy of community involvement and devotion to youth.
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J. Harvey Hanford
Unionville
Mr. Hanford
Peter C
Catherine M. Hanford
Thompson Hidge
Huldah Baker
W A Jackson
Mintsink’ Hose Company
12Th Regiment
Orange
Maneford
Times Press
Bern
Nis
Middletown Supervisors Conclude Session With Budget Allocations
Goshen section notes the Board of Supervisors meeting at 10 30 Wednesday approving rolls and incumbents, with multiple committee bills corrected and drafted. Allocations include Charities 141.67, sheriff 2545.03, county expenses 680. and elections 719.68. town tax levies for Newburgh 5405.10, Deerpark 2618.15, and Wawayanda 2445.16. joint dam proposals referred for apportionment among Port Jervis 731.99 and Deerpark 237.08. grand jury distribution listed for many towns and wards. highway committee reports 10300. continued on page eight.
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Goshen
Board of Supervisors
Deerparn
Wawayanda
A. P. Altemeter
Port Jervis
Frank Patterson
Deerpark
Blooming Grove
Chester
Cornwall
Crawford
Greenville
Hamptonburga
Highlands
Middletown
First Ward
Fourth Ward
Minisink
Monroe
Montgomery
Mt. Hope
Newburgh City
Pershing Tells of U. S. Part in the World War
General John J. Pershing’s account of the American expeditionary forces was released by Secretary Baker. The preliminary report covers operations to November 20 and ends with Pershing praising officers and soldiers for heroism and endurance. The piece notes Pershing’s departure for France and highlights the combat operations section.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
Baker
France
Pershing
Navy to release 20 percent wartime personnel soon
Washington December 20 1917 Associated Press Secretary Daniels announced a 20 percent cut of wartime Navy personnel, about one hundred thousand men, with rapid releases for convenience. Private yachts and motor boats taken by the Navy are being returned to owners as hundreds more crafts will be stricken from the fleet by February.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dec. S
Daniels
Navy
Times-Press Newsboys Dinner Guests in Middletown
Sixty two Times-Press newsboys from Middletown and Goshen enjoyed a theatre party and dinner at Cody's restaurant. Elmer E Decker, circulation manager, acted as master of ceremonies as the well behaved group savored chicken and fixings in a Class A spread.
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Times-Press
Middletown
Goshen
Elmer E Decker
Comes
Times Press
Cody
Centre
Depot Streets
Times-Press Carners
Howard Race
James McDavitt
William Adams
Albert Genegal
Christopher Genegal
Leslie Young
Irving Hunt
John Lawrence
Leo
Niagara Silk Company to Start Soon in City
The Niagara Silk Company plans glove fabric manufacture at 124 Fast Main Street in the former Bastian Hotel site. Seventy machines and 100 girls to be employed during a six week training period, with electric power, ready-made patterns, and individual machine lighting.Secretary G D Theiven and other officials toured the site, noting the plant’s readiness. The Middletown Dress Co also plans to begin operations on Litue Avenue, employing 25 to 30 workers, while Schrage Cutters Co intends to add many cutters to meet war-driven demand.
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Niagara Silk Company
Fast Main Street
Bastian Hotel
Paterson
Ag Posei Cle
G. D Theiven
Chamber of Commerce
Re Tialding
Bred H. van Wurt
Alilon
Aikenhlead É& Co
Additon
Ciy
Cerlatn
Middletown Dress Co
Middietown Dress Company
New York
Wuncerm
Tuthai Cut
Oo Litue Avenue
Walden Receives Charter for New Realty Company
Albany December 5 Albany news reports the Chrisaloa Realty Company Inc of Walden has been chartered by the Secretary of State to operate a real estate and construction business. Directors named include Christina Schroeder Alwine Schroeder of Mount Vernon and Lacie Baright of Walden with capital listed as 56.
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Albany
Chrisaloa Realty Company, Inc
Walden
Secretar of State
Businesa
Qirectnrs
Greil Pear
Christina Schroider
Alwine Schroeder
Mount Vernon
Leaiee Baright
Wallen
Fragmented Note on Discouraged Minds and Conscience
A garbled historical fragment hints at troubled minds and bewitched consciences. No clear person or place is identifiable. The text combines hints of struggle and moral conflict without specific events or names.
Wallace Named Goshen Farm Bureau Representative
At a Goshen Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday 4500 was appropriated for Orange County Farm Bureau. William R Wallace of Walski was appointed the board representative to the Farm Bureau.
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Board of Supervisors
Goshen
Orange County Farm Bureau
William R Wallace
Walski
Farm Bureau
Auto Wreck Possibly Injures Two on North Street
An afternoon collision at North Street and Wickham Avenue involved a Tyrrell and Hinavar truck driven by Roy Wilees and a Middletown Wet Wash Co truck. Swift braking and evasive action avoided serious injuries as fenders and axles were damaged and debris scattered.
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North Street
Wickham
Tyrrell & Hinavar
Montgomery Street
Bindling Wood
Roy Wilees
Furing
Wickham Avenue
Middletown Wet Wash Company
Wilcox
Chane
McCollum Hurt in Battle Now In New York Hospital
Local residents report Corporal Ralph K. McCollum has returned from France and is in a New York hospital recovering from wounds to his head and chest. Doctors say his wounds are not yet fully healed and an operation may be required. Mrs Milstism and Mrs Peck of this city assisted his journey to the city on Thursday.
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Hebert Milstism
Rusee
New York City
Therra
Ralph K. McCollum
France
McConnim
2000 Men Arrive on the Orca and Nationalizing Roads
2000 American troops landed aboard the British transport Orca, arriving in New York from Liverpool. Reports say Britain plans to nationalize railroads while Germany faces resistance and disorder as Allied advances continue. Machine guns suppress riots in Cologne amid widespread turmoil.
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Associated Press
George Washington
Wilson
Liebhnecht
Berlin
Copenhazen
Cologne
O. & W. Fireman Scalded In Engine Disaster
Dames D Williams of Norwich, a foreman on O. A. W. railway, was badly scalded when a shaft line burst aboard near Firndale. He rushed to the point for help, reached the city by train, and is under care at a hospital here after transfer from Redfield.
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Dames D Williams
Norwich
Freman
New Hampton Boy Injures Fingers in Accident
An incident in New Hampton injures a 74 year old man Santeno Tenorosky. He was treated at Tarall Hospital by Dr GC and sent home. The report appears in the Times Press Want column.
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Santeno Tenorosky
New Hamrom
Galsieriine
Tarall Hospital
Rednelt
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Amssa Millard
Charles Krinsky
Jersey
Shepherd
Grand Jung
Roll Call OF the
Karvey Hanford
U. S
Nellie
Santa Claus
Santa Ciage
Neliie
Knife Co
Schrage Cutiery Co
Schrage Cutters Company
Saw Factry
Pam
Just Chartered
Times-Fresa Albany
William A. Wallace
Wm. R. Wallace
R. K. McCollum
N. Y. Hospital
U.S
Great Britain
London
Helgoland
Germany
Munrions Minisep Moneton Speater Cirmenik
Dundee
Londgun
Hente
New Hampton
Times
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