Medrick Struck By Fire Losses at Studio in Tompkins Block
Photographer William F. Medrick suffered major losses as his studio on the upper floor of the Ruggles building burned after a larger fire at the Tompkins Building site. The blaze destroyed equipment and a roaster roster for Company 1, while Medrick’s negatives and tools were wiped out. Building owner A. EK Angeles plans to rebuild and will place the studio first, with Medrick directing customers to his home at 27 South Main Street until business can resume.
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William F. Medrick
Narten Heack
Company 1
Tompkins Star
Armory
Times-Press
Medrick
A. EK. Angeles
Fred T. Rodgers Writes of War Front Experiences
Fred T. Rodgers, in France with the 90th Division Medical Corps, describes near front dressing stations under shellfire during a major drive. He recalls the armistice news celebration and hopes to return home soon, stating he is glad he went and did his share.
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William H. Rodgers
Fred T. Rodgers
Dass
France
Rodgers
Hhe
Mass Meeting Sunday to Boost Red Cross Roll Call
A mass meeting is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. in Linden Hall to promote the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call with music from a chorus and two speakers who served in France. John E. O'Donnell of the 467th Aero Squadron and Joseph Bedard of the Uo A Tin Engineers will describe Red Cross work and its impact on the troops.
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Red Cross
Linden Hall
O'Donnell
467Th Aero Squadron
Joseph Bedard
Middletown Men on the Jury in Rightmyer Case
A Newburgh court case ends with a verdict of no cause for action after a trial in which Louise Flynt vs A Rightmyer & Son centers on a disputed drug purchase. Jurors named include Robert Scot and Samuel E. Van Fleet among others from Montgomery, Wallkill, Warwick, Middletown, and Blooming Grove.
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Newburgh
Louise Flynt
Platt
Robert Scot
Montgomery
N. J. Lemon
Wallkill
James P. Johnston
Tuxedo
James Ortigies
Peter Aller
Warwick
Wesley
Bookstayer Crawford
G. Sayer
A. P. Kl. Risenbury
Local Banks Honor Christmas Club Members
Orange County Trust Company and Merchants National Bank distributed Christmas funds totaling 70 609 78 among about 2 288 people this week. The Orange County Trust Company paid 87 192 28 to 1 500 recipients, surpassing last year, while Merchants Bank distributed 39 417 50 to about 758 people. Both banks plan to start clubs December 15, hoping for larger future totals.
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Orange County Trust Company
Merchants National Bank
Merchants Bank
Son of Dr Barr Dies in Oakmont
Newburgh reports the death of James A. Barr in Oakmont Pennsylvania from influenza. He was the second son of Rev. Dr. Hubert J. Barr and Mrs Barr, educated in Newburgh schools, Brooklin Polytechnic mechanical engineering graduate, married to Ruth Swerwood of Oakmont, member of First Presbyterian Church, and survived by a sister Janet M Barr and brothers David G Barr and R Rice Barr.
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Newburgh
Hubert J. Barr
James A. Sar
Oakmont
Barr
Cacneitads
Brooklfn Polytechnic
Methanical Enemers
Six Die and Thirty Hurt in Japanese Dockyard Explosion
Six members of the Looklyn’s crew were killed and thirty injured when coal dust exploded aboard the armored cruiser while coaling in Wakohama Japan. The Navy report was sent to the Asiatic Fleet commander. News notes include Red Cross offerings at Otisville and a Newburgh jurors’ shipyard visit.
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Washington
Looklyn
Wakohama
Japan
Navy Department
Asiatic Feet
Unmwein
Dagship
Slight Tax Rate Hike Outlined For 1919
The Times-Press reports 1919 city county and state tax rates per thousand at 37.23, up from 35.84 in 1918. City rate stands at 27.44, 81 cents below this year. state and county rate rises to 52.26 over 1918. County funds totals include State 14874.98 Supreme Court 1498.20 armory 1961.58 general 40144.89 poor 9227.40 and city audits 17457.56 due to election costs and extra voting machines.
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Times-Press
Supreme Court
Dorothy Arnold Missing Eight Years Still a Mystery
New York observes the eighth anniversary of Dorothy Arnold’s disappearance from her home on East Seventy-ninth Street. She left for shopping in the morning and vanished after about 2 pm. over a hundred clues were followed with no result. Her father Francis R. Arnold, an importer, spent a fortune on the search. Arnold was 25 and a Bryn Mawr graduate.
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New York
Dorothy Arnold
East Seventy-ninth Street
Francis R. Arnold
Bryn Mawr
Camouflaged helmet display at Times Press window
A camouflaged German helmet was shown in the window of the Times Press office as part of a display. It notes Major M. A. Stivers of the 15th Meld Hoe pai in France and a helmet sent to John M. Garnar displayed at “Jacks Lunch” on West Main Street.
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Times-Fress
M.A. Stivers
Two Boys Struck By Automobile Escape Injury
Walter C Bennett drove a Buick south on North street at North Courtland when the car struck two boys Wesley Terwilliger and Fred Knight. Both boys escaped injury. bystanders Gincer Faulkner and Dr Chappell confirmed the condition. Passengers included Daniel Connor Thomas Connor Edward Kroger Miss Sadie Fisher and Miss Decker from the State Hospital.
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Walter C. Bennett
Robert Street
North Street
North
Courtland Streets
Wesley Terwilliger
Smith Forest
Fred Knight
Gincer Faulkner
Br. A. B. Chappell
Daniel
Thomas Connor
Edward Kroger
State Hit
Sadie Fisher
Miss Decker
State Hospital
Lawyers Differ Over Contract In Newburgh Case
In Newburgh a sealed verdict was handed up in the Supreme Court in the case of Joseph O Connell against Thomas Downs. O Connell seeks 49 dollars for services as manager of a Middletown office from July 17 to November 25 1917. Downs denies any contract and the trial consumed three hours.
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Newburgh
Supreme Court
Joseph O'Connell
Thomas Downs
O'Connell
Downs
Middletown
Frank Danning of Warwick Dies After Operation
Warwick report states Frank Dunning aged sixty four died after a serious operation at a private hospital. He was the elder son of the late Benjamin F. Dunning and resided on Maple Avenue. Survivors include sisters Isabel Fowler and Alice Starr. brother William F. Dunning preceded by death. He attended Princeton, was a hunting and angling authority, and collected books on fishing.
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Warwick
Frank Dunoiog
New York
Wendover
Starr
Frank Dunning
Benjamin F. Dunning
Maple Avenue
Dunning
Lord Jude
Isabelle
Th. PB. Fowler
Ontario & Western Railroad
Alice
Allen Starr
William F. Dunning
Mr. Dunning
Princeton
Frank Forester
State Society of Agriculture Meets Jan 14 15
Albany announces the eighty seventh annual meeting of the State Agricultural Society set for January 14 and 15 in the assembly parlor. President Fred Boshert notes many prominent speakers and agricultural topics. United States Senator Thomas P. Gore will address on January 31, with Alfred E. Smith also speaking at the same session.
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Albany
Fred Boshert
State Agricultural Society
A Assembly
A&a
United States
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Gore
Cas
Senate Agricultural Con
New York State Food Commission
Alfred B. Smith
Quote on proper upbringing and entitlement in marriage
The text presents a weary father debating whether someone can support his daughter in the life she is accustomed to. He questions the ability to meet her expectations and the level of care she feels entitled to receive.
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Zai
Fragmented memoir note on a cousin named Carola
A messy excerpt shows Camila recalling a family moment at the table. Carolra or Carola faces a remark about corn and a playful mispronunciation. The voice asks for attention to a center word, ending with an unclear line about a guardian.
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Carolyn
Camila
Carolra
Army transports sail with nine thousand men to France
War Department announces four army transports sailing from Trance carrying about nine thousand men. The ships include the TR, Mallory, Rappahannock, Leviathan, and Celtic. Many wounded are included and some civilian luggage is noted.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Father of Rev. Dr Ferris Dies in Montclair Estate
Frank A Ferris of Ferris & Co. died at home in Montclair New Jersey at seventy eight. He led the New York Produce Exchange for fifteen years and chaired the Archivation Committee. He fathered Rev. Walter Rockwood Ferris and a former pastor of First Presbyterian Church.
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New York
Frank A. Ferris
F. A. Ferrin & Co
New York Produce Exchange
Hussenl Terrace
Montclair
N. J
Ferris
Ff. A. Ferris & Co
United States
Mr. Ferris
de. Walter Rockwood Ferris
First Presbyterar Church
Pasing
Tia Path Presbyterian Church
L. H. Stewart Long With the D. & H. Railway
Albany dec 12 news of the oil den death of Lyman H Stewart at Goshen was received with sorrow by his friends here where he lived for many years. He entered railway service young with the Morri ng Essex division at the D L & W R R and in 1870 began with the D & H in Albany later filling accounting roles and serving as comptroller from 1905 to 1906 before moving to New York City as general accountant.
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Albany
Lyman H. Stewart
Goshen
Stewart
Morrig ¢ Essex
Alvan
Tinhua
New York City
Wnto
Choosing Work With Fitting Purpose and Means
The speaker argues for selecting work you feel suited to because it provides the means to act well, not solely for higher pay or social connections. The message emphasizes intrinsic fit and capability over external rewards.
Wilsons visit and world war era notes from Brest
Brest reports President Wilson expected to visit soon with the American fleet close to port. Paris says his stay in the city will last 48 hours with no state ceremonies planned. London notes King George may not visit the U.S. and Germany discusses Reichstag convening amid political tensions.
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Brest
Wilson
Paris
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U. S
Great Britain
Dewsbury
England
League of Nations
United States
Viscoun, Gres
Lormier Laren
George
London
Lonion
Bee Brieth
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Realgg
Fae Suerte
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Swys
Tac Londen Japers
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Bertin
Solf
Mic
Ty Ebert Dagse
Sens Hals
Stockholm
Neichstag
Copenbaten
Berlin
Vossische Zeitans
Emperys
Ene Frederich
Hima
Imperial House
Genera Harmis
Liestesante
American Commission For
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