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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1917

Page

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Enrollment in County Low Amid Soldier Voter Absence

Voter enrollment in Orange County shows a marked drop this year, attributed to missing soldier voters and typical declines after a presidential election. The First Assembly district enrollment is 16,000 and the Second 14,142, compared with about 24,000 last year. Canvass procedures, including inspectors from both major parties, will begin once ballots arrive at Goshen.

Orst Trorb Blegnyns Gorshen Miauuer Orange County Tlons John BE Corwin No Times Press Tee Goshenrom Muga Emily Une Uther Goshun Ganvassurs

Macabees Hold Annual Election at Middletown Tent

Middletown Tent No 282 K C T M held its annual meeting on Thursday in Alliance. Officers elected for one year include Commander TS Benton, Livns. Commander-for Many. Recorder Job Sebbocher. Finance Keeper Edwin Thorpe. Chaplain Janu. Sergeant at Arms Nedberger. Master at Arms George A Sailth. First Master of Guard Wilkin Wood. Second Master of Guard Otto Knospe. Sentinel Chatten Boy. Meket Wild 1 Swinton. Joby Banipp elected treasurer to serve for a life of fifteen years.

Middletown Io Aluecabee Mall Uerseas Wuryu Corander—I TS Bonton Livns Job Sebbocher Udwin Thorpe Janu Constant Nedberger George A. Sailth Gumrd Wilkin Wood Otto Knospe Wild Swinton Joby Banipp Bifen Yuurn

Newburgh Law Firm Formed In December Announcement

A new law partnership in Newburgh is formed with Recorder Meter Cantillon and W. Clinton Domobiles joining forces. The firm is known as Cantillon & Loominch and includes Cantillon who has served as city judge for several years and Domobiles who recently graduated from Newburgh Academy.

Newburgh Recorder Meter Cantllon W. Clinton Dombiles Theattles Serner Wane Newburg Academa da 2A Dominick Edhe Ata Thaue Cornell Wyseax da Tada

Suspected Spy Case Shocks Local Bar Community

A garbled report describes MAWBROOK fIAN being suspected as a spy and mentions a detective chief, a bar, and police activity. Despite incomplete text, the fragment hints at an investigation with alleged espionage links and a heightened police presence in Newhareb.

Mawbrook Fian

Passengers on Erie No 8 Have an Exciting Time

Passengers on Erie No 8 had a near miss when the express train failed to stop at the dark station at 4 meloth, resulting in misinterpreted orders and the locomotive plowing toward frayed rails. The incident disrupted service near Newburgh and Albany as the wrong signal led the engine to collide with the that side, while military authorities granted a special permit for the Elks to hold a hall in the armory on Wednesday.

Dee Masseneera York Newburgh Der Rijs Lerniaeiay Hola Albany Elks

Local Officials Attend Funeral for Mrs Kerr in New York

Local officials including General Superintendent AL Nuelle and G. Ho Hopkins attended the funeral of Mrs. Eilanberh J. Cane, wife of Presdgat John L. Kerr, held in Lun3o Pdli and New York. Kerr died in Wilnscott. Mrs. Kerr, born in Newburgh, had lived in the area for years and left no children. Survived only by her husband. Sgt. 671 Regiment, U.S. Army, stationed at Spurlanburg, S.C., connected to the service.

AL Nuelle Motive Vewer Blary G. Ho Hopkins Eilanberh J. Cane Presdgat John L. Kerr Deremmon New York Kerr Wilnscott Mra. Kerr Newburgh Une Broad Add Liberty Alriets Mra John Gilton Kerrin Bane 671 Regiment U. S. Litsantyy Spurlanburg, S. 0

Civil Service Job Test At The P O

On December 1 at the post office the civil service examination will be held for the position of clerk requiring knowledge of stenography or typewriting. In the federal service at Washington first year salary about 1000 dollars. Applicants must submit their city license on the date of the examination. A V Y Uitrek secretary of the Board of Civil Service Examiners.

Washington Killarion A. VY. Uitrek Board of LS Civil Service Exanigers Pestance

Red Cross Calls for Immediate Contributions Now

A chaotic plea requests immediate Red Cross donations to aid a wartime relief effort. The text notes hundreds of citizens in Neyburgh contributing, seeks funds to support Christmas packets, and urges timely gifts to supply relief materials and aid.

Neyburgh Marehapytes Beaadies

Student Sacrifices Studies to Enter Military Service

The report notes Aden TT Wiser from Syrienne Unl aerats leaves his studies to serve the country. He joins the Navy Vaal battalion, enters training, and plans to aid in wartime efforts. His sacrifice and intent to support national defense are emphasized.

Aden

Tate Gana League Protest for Hunting

A fragmented text mentions Tate Gana League planning a protest related to hunting. It references local names and unclear details about organizers and timings, with the main action described as a protest by a league.

Tate Gana League

Nolan Family Mourns in New York Death of Mrs. Jennie Nolan

In Newburgh New York Mrs Jennie Nolan widow of shipbuilder Nick Nolan died after a long illness. She was formerly Miss Jennie Healy of Rockland. Survived by two sons and two brothers, with other relatives in the area.

Newburgh New York Kaie Nolan Niihaty Nolat Nolan Jennie Healy Reaction

Effect of the Bone Dry Law in Delaware County

The Franklin county dairyman notes criminal business since the county became bone dry has dropped to 69 cases. Judge Raymond intimates that two trial terms a year will be necessary henceforth, saving considerable county expense.

Delaware County Franklin Raymond

George Broughton Remains at Middletown Sanatorium

George Broughton, once a noted local tetber warrior, was taken to the Middletown Sanatorium on Meu fon avenue for treatment after paralysis on duty and a three year recovery period. He was wounded November 30, 1914 during the Honey HIN and Atlanta campaign, now showing improvement and hopeful for full benefit from the stay.

George Broughton Aku Anu Middletown Meufon Avenue Broughton Balue Mr. Broughton Honey Hin Atlanta

Ambulance Gift Proposed For Middletown

Miss Emma I. Catey of Newark letters the Times Press urging the Dorothy Hernut fund money be used to donate an ambulance to Middletown for emergencies. She notes a fire on Sunday caused damage and loss and argues an ambulance would aid a growing city with a nearby hospital, praising military nurses and humanity.

Qdtter Times-Press Reid Dorothy Hernut Middletown

Eastern Railroads Pool Coal Cars in Nationwide Plan

Pittsburgh dispatch reports the Eastern Railroads Trend general operating committee voted to pool coal car equipment immediately. The plan, The Eastern Railroads Central Car Pool, seeks state approval to coordinate private owner cars and set compensation rules with Heritage Minnick preparing regulations under committee oversight. Also included are court appeals notes and a birth announcement for Robert Ernest Donnelly.

Pittsburgh National Defence Minnick Car Service Commission Washington

Goshen Stock Farm Ships War Horses to Europe

The Goshen stock farm operated by Arthur C. Milner near Tenafly showcases a vast operation feeding and housing horses and mules for Allied armies. Colonel Mario Arroldi di Robbiate, Italian Royal Horse Artillery officer, represents the Italian War Relief Commission in the United States. The complex includes 7,790 animal accommodations, a 450-head hospital, three water systems, and capacity for 6,000 animals with a daily average of 4,000 animals and about 6,900 shipped since inception.

Europe The Erie le Preste Goshen Cormil Iinet Ias Stlaith Maron Jaclo Arroldi di Robbiate Hora Ialtan MN. J Department of Uus United States

Baptists Split Over Rockefeller View In New York

New York church figures debate John D Rockefeller aid to missions and city immersion as a requirement for membership. The discussion centered on whether political or social ties should influence church practice and whether baptismal requirements vary among congregations.

Socialist Opponent of Draft Sentenced in Court

An article reports a socialist sentenced in a U.S. district or territorial court after opposing the draft. The case involves named entities such as Velo Motus Sugar and Atos Srdalist and references the Selective Service. The date and locale include February and Kalursh Tener, Washington, with advertising manager William Mow from The Republican Herald linked to a show.

Velo, Dec Motus Atos Unig Mstriat Col Fadliieg Mediater Atten Palm Ter Vrall Inn Prartiang Kalursh Tener Wastinsten Greatine Hamtan Wiliam Mow Pli The Republican- Herald Binchamnrwon

Middletown Man Hurt in Walden War Training Incident

Wickham Elston, a former resident of Middletown, undergoing instruction at Schrade Safety Co. in Walden, suffered injuries when his hand was caught in a machine while preparing for military service. The accident caused lacerations to his hand and palm. treatment was administered locally.

Wadsearth Spartanvarg D. C Charles H. Smith Wickham Elston Schrade Safety Co Walden Swandh of War Andusky Hach Pala

Doubtful loyalty bars socialist councilman debated

In December a disputed inquiry affected a Socialist councilman from Seren ward. The event, described as a partisan clash, saw actions questioned and tensions rising during a Tuesday session at a city hall meeting.

Intimation of German youths drafted into army report

A European newspaper appeals that Germany plans to force boys aged 14 to 17 into the military. The document notes urgent recruitment into Juvenile Corps and warns of compelled service as war advances.

Amerdam Germany

Pomona Grange News On War Front Experience

Members at Pomona Grange Montgomery heard first hand war news in a December 5 meeting at Grange Hall. Dudley Alleman of McVoural Seneca county gave the principal address The Reality of War recounting service as an ambulance driver in France, his wounding, and desire to return to help finish the task. Refreshments followed.

Montgomery Orange ‘County Pomona Grange Wsseswon Vilage T. E. Milliman Farm Bureau D. V. Farley Chas. B. Coleman John Scott King Britain Dudley Alleman McVoural Seneca County France Orst Red Cross Paris Blake

Hobson Draws Crowd at Hudson Prohibition Meeting

Richard P Hobson hero of Santiago speaks to 800 plus attendees at Hudson city hall about destroying the great destroyer. County Judge Daniel V McNamee presides as Hobson condemns liquor, warns of births harmed and national decay, urges referendum rather than federal dry law.

Congress

Dairymen Plan To standardize Milk at Syracuse meeting

Dr L Li Van Slyke of the Geneva experiment station will present a proposed standardization bill at the New York State Dairymen's Association convention in the state armory Syracuse Tuesday through Thursday. Albany officials Shaver and Tiquin will attend with others from the department of agriculture. A Holstein cattle sale is set for Tuesday and Wednesday. Charles S Wilson and John Mitchell will speak on dairy regulation and milk investigation. The association lists Shaver, Tiquin, George E fiegue, Oscar F Soule, and R R Kirkland among officers.

L. Li van Slyke Geneva Experiment Station New York State Dairymen’s Association State Armory Syracuse Albany Shaver T. EB. Tiquin Department of Agriculture New York Staté Dairymen's Association Charles S. Wilson John Mitchell Federal Milk Investigaiiion Commission New York State New York State Dairymen’s Association Dairsmen’s League Mr. Tiquin George E. Fiegue Arcads Oscar F. Soule R. R. Kirkland Philadelphia

Army to keep war record in pictures

The Army Signal Corps plans a stereoscopic image record of the war for education. Stereoscopic prints will be acquired using Zeiss or other lenses to produce realistic views and will be distributed for instructional use via a central photographic division.

ARMY Washington Dec Army Signal Comms Ere

New York Plans State Farm Census For Next Season

Albany announces a state wide farm census under the federal food administration to aid farmers next season. Howard J. Babcock will lead the effort with a $25,000 appropriation. County farm bureaus become census agents while data aims to ensure seed, fertilizer and labor needs are met. The conservation bureau will operate from Ithaca with Cornell president Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman involved.

Albany Federal Food Administration State Food Commission New York Howard J. Babcock Farm Bureaux Bureau of Conservation Commission Calvin J. Huson Bureau of Production Charles H. Letts John Mitchell Conmission Cyrus C. Miller Bronx Bureau of Distribution Arthur Williams New York City Joint State and Federal Board The Conservation Bureau Ithaca Jacob Gould Schurman Cornell Uiniversity aDa Howard E. Babcock

Gifts to Aged Women’s Home Board Notes Donations

The Hone for Aged Women received October gifts including apples, potatoes, canned fruit, jelly, and orange baskets from multiple donors such as Wl Clark Clemson and Mrs J Wickham New Hampton. The Board expresses gratitude for these gifts and mourns the loss of Henry Knight of Goshen, a valued advisory board member for six years.

W. Clark Guuslile Stage Stony .Ford Clemson Bethlehem Church J. Wickham New Hampton George Seel Chester F. M. Line G. W. Evans Bullville C.” Eo Sayer Town T. Cannon New York City J. W. Seaford Warwick Monroe Westtown Henry Knight Goshen Katherine Woomward

Catskill Aqueduct to be lit at night from Ashokan to Yonkers

Plans announced to illuminate the Catskill Aqueduct at night with electric lights from Ashokan to Hill View Reservoir in Yonkers. Soldiers guard the tunnel supplying New York City with water. Central Hudson Power Company will supply power for Orange and Ulster counties, Cold Spring Power Company for Putnam and Dutchess, and Westchester Lighting Company for Westchester.

Putnam County Catskill Aqueduct Ashokan Hill View Reservoir Yonkers New York City Central Hudson Power Company Orange Ulster Counties Cold Spring Power Company Putnam and Dutchess Westchester Sibbling Company Westchester County

Florida church hosts free concert for Red Cross relief

A Florida Presbyterian Church held a Tuesday evening free concert with the Florida orchestra performing. Mrs. A E Chamberlain gave readings, the choir of 26 sang and Mrs. Raymond Quackenbush with Rev Aker E. Cugnierain assisted. Dr D Mars led a Red Cross work appeal, raising about 30 dollars. The gala featured solos, choruses, and a program of hymns and readings. The Ladies of the Smehine Society planned a prize event for December 5 at the Motida Sreeam Hall, inviting all.

Florida Tas “Red Cross Flocida Orchestra Ayoa Wight A. E. Caamberlain Hebner Misa Fuller Ana St. Paul Raymond Quackenbush Aker Cloetida Smehine Society Wiisi Motida Sreeam Halil

World’s Largest Bridge Reaches Record Span

The long expected bridge over Lake Fond oreille at Stand Point spans 1.846.108 feet requiring lambert, cedar, fir and Jamatack piling. The total weight of materials is about 7.478.000 pounds.

Lake Fond @ Oreille Taahe Lambert

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