Announcement on Rail Service Returns and Local Complaints
Announcement by Director General McAdoo reports normal passenger travel to be restored as quickly as possible. The Times notes Middletown readers rejoicing while rail and mail delays persist between Middletown Newburgh and outlying hamlets and urges faster pre war schedules restoration.
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McAdoo
Times
Thesa Uesday
Middletown
Umaelty
Newburgh
Fralna
Miss Loretta Butts Honored for Alert Fire Call
Miss Loretta Butts, operator at Orange County Telephone, is placed on Middletown's roll of honor for initiating the investigation that led to the fire discovery after responding to a drop call. The Times-Press notes her calm, logical action and the council approves an appreciation resolution.
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Loretta Butts
Mike Loretta Butta
Orange County Telephone Company
Middletown
Miss Butts
Miga Butta
Logie
Wendy Quarters
Mid Girtown
Frivols and Verses Amid Turbulent Times
A collage of verse fragments and opinions on society and politics. The text cites imagery of roofs and weather, quotes from Luke M'Luke, lampooning notes on censorship and reform, reflections on treaties and diplomacy, and musings on the war's aftermath and tax rates.
Couldn’t Fool Ya 3 War Stories and Public Opinion
A Christian Science Monitor excerpt critiques wartime propaganda and censorship. It notes 480000 Germans in internment lists, 10000 arrests, and the suppression of last year’s Selective Service Act schemes. It argues public trust remained strong despite deceptive campaigns and domestic propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
Mporta
United States Department
Knitting Bag Ad Ornamented with Velvet and Gold
A decorative knitting bag with cream velvet and gold embroidery is featured as a luxury item for service members in uniform. The ad notes its suitability for decoration and urges readers to use the Want column for advertisements when seeking supplies or offerings.
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Campa
Enthasisam
American Red Cross aids soldiers in France
The American Red Cross cares for hundreds of AEF men in France during Christmas. The agency provides support and comfort as soldiers receive aid and companionship, reflecting wartime relief efforts abroad.
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American Red Cross Ls
American Red Cross
The
C. le Roy Baldridge
Ars and Stripes
American Expeditionary Force Aneed
Detective and burglar lost two hours in woods
Detective Albert Owens and burglar Francis McMacklin were lost for hours in Orange county woods after being handcuffed together. They eventually reached an Erie Railroad truck and found their way to New Hampton station then Brooklyn, where McMacklin faced burglary charges.
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New York Sun
Albert Owens
Ralphardine
Francis McMacklin
Brooklyn
Orange County
McMacklin
Erie
Owens
New Hampton
Major Laws Laws
McMack
Lin
MceMacklin
Myst
Givens
Pearty
Jury verdict favors G. W. Evans in civil suit
The second trial before Judge Platt in Newburgh Supreme Court resulted in a verdict for defendant George W Evans in a commission dispute with Bernant J Flaherty. Plaintiff Berant J Flaherty claimed 5 percent on a sale, while Evans denied entitlement due to acreage issues. The defense lawyer was Thomas C Rogers. plaintiff’s attorney was Ter A Ganier. An appeal is expected.
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Bernant J. Flahert
George Wvans
Platt
Supreme Court
Newburgh
Mondas
Tines-Press
Flahery
Exie
Cirebani
Ad & Ren
Ivars
Builville
Fisherty
Tera AL Ganier
Thomas C. Rogers
Evans
Jury Verdict in Evans Case Set Aside by Judge
In October the jury found for Mr Evans but Judge Caphins set aside the verdict and ordered a new trial. The action has notable notice in Middletown and vicinity.
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Evans
Caphins
Busy Bees Boost Middletown Memorial Building Fund
The Busy Bees of Middletown held a church sale at the First Presbyterian manse raising 18 dollars. Officials redirected the proceeds from the United War Work Fund to support the Middletown Memorial Library building project, with praise for the Bees efforts.
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Middletown
First Presbyterian Church
United War Work Fund
Middletown Memorial
Liperiz
Twenty seventh in New York veterans arrive home
Wounded and gashed soldiers of O Ryans Twenty seventh division came home aboard the Empress of Britain. They describe Kemmel hill fighting as the war’s fiercest and recount heavy losses at St Quentin and Ypres while praising Australian troops and Brooklyn recuperation.
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New York
O'Ryan
New York State
Britain
Kroonland
Hocoken
Ola Tmers
Adriatic
Siamese Prinze
Doshra
Mercy
Susquehanna
Oregonian
Tenadgres
St. Quentin
Hindenburg
Brooklyn
Johnny Bull
Rodman Wanamaker
Cap
Mike Hia
W. J. Regan
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Valentine Avenue
Bronx
Dons
O’lyan
Itle
Mount Kerime
St Quentin
Ypres
Annual Board of Education Report to Common Council
The Board’s annual report shows starting balance of 16127.48 on December 1 1917, receipts totaling 115834.30 and payments 105220.37 leaving 23640.91 on November 30. Attendance officer Julia F Myers reports 20 percent investigated including sickness truancy and absence. Lieutenant Theodore C Downing appointed physical director replacing missing Charles E Greason, who is overseas, starting December 6. A Vicircle was authorized for Albert street school and all board members attended except Major vux and Buckley. Maud B Tichenor to join the board in the new year. Superintendent James F Tuthiil absent at State Convention.
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Board of Education
Common Council
Julia F. Myers
Lieu Yenant Theodore C. Downing
Syracuse
Plaice Ce
Charles E. Greason
Albert Street
Vux
Charles B. Buckley
Maud B. Tichenor
James F. Tuthiil
Holden paper mill shuts for repairs two weeks
Salisbury Mills notes the Holden paper mill closed for two weeks for repairs. Friends and neighbors of Mr and Mrs J C Radley hosted a surprise party Saturday. Mr Hadley plans to marry in Washingtonville around the fifteenth and resign as foreman at the Marquis and Wagner poultry farm due to poor health. Cards arrive from James Lord announcing his marriage in McAlester, Oklahoma.
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Salisbury Mills
Holden
J. GC
Radley
Hadley
Meeting at Port Jervis Shapes Local Agriculture Board
The annual meeting of the Port Jervis Agriculture Board was held Tuesday evening at Hore Michell in Port Jervis. Addresses were delivered by Mayor AL Thompson and Harry E Barnes, both of the city council.
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Port Jervis
Bort Jervis Agromode
Hore Michell
Tomer
al, N. Thompson
Harry E Barnes
Opthiietic Thought Fragment Sparks Quiet Reflection
A cryptic line portrays a man living in constant fear of a single moment, a meditation on courage and dread. The fragment hints at inner struggle, timing, and the resilience required to face an unseen danger.
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Tereeren
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Hember
Associated Press
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March Star
Ferrie News
John D. TV
Myer
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Chamber of Commerce
Ford
Times-Press
North Street
Yast Main Street
Oreham Rites
Timta Prees
Congregational Church Deothe
Pany
Police Headquarters
Mitsu Butts
Squire
Luke M'Luke
Cleveland Plain-Dealer
Aldr
Gmorg Putnam
Aslgium
Papdr
Nik Wonen
Cforis
Sietines
Rardema Eer
Lily Wilbur EL Sutton
France
Woods
Trail
G. W. Evans
Roward
Charles Kingsley
Kemmel Hill
Mike
North River
Pier 61
George Jr. McManus
Greenland
Malton
George A. Bair
Paison Wiheer
Thirieth Duisies
Trent
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