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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1918

Page

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Drug Concern Buys Building on North and King Streets

McMonagle and Rogers druggists purchased the Brink & Clark property at 28 North Street and 14 King Street from Mrs. Teressa Wall in a major city real estate deal. The firm plans no immediate changes but will expand facilities as demand grows, later possibly altering the building to extend its operations. The article traces the firm’s history from 1806, its growth with multiple locations, leadership, and ties to the New York State Pharmaceutical Association and related business interests.

North Street King Street Brink & Clark Brink & Clark Company Teressa 3. Wall McMonagle & Rogers Jairpoue Ming Street Ue Weilles Fim D.C. McMonagle W. E. Stegers Frau S. Ogers Intler Sr. McMonag Plare North Side North Streel Wickham Avenue Jag Storrs Newburgh Liberty Monroe and Buffern Powering Extracta William H. Jiegurs Dred New York State Phurioceutcal Association Tout United Drug Company Poston Mass Fred 3. Fs Uru Merchants of Suneries New York City Homestoid Uilding and Lou Association Thin City Ely Williau J. Hogers Xil Giehonse Diert

Thought Poor Estate Leaves Over Two Hundred Thousand

A garbled obituary note describes a person named Thought Poor and an estate valued over $200,000 including dower rights. It mentions a move to New York after a death and references individuals such as Gardner of Cacoon and Morne Ments. The fragmentary text notes property and heirs but lacks clear dates or full names.

Nyelites Center Eiecie Tata Lalerty Mr Red Pews Kent New York Deeg Morne F Gardner Cacoon Artwia

Sullivan County Fur Dealer Robbed for Pelts

A Sullivan County fur dealer reported a burglary early Thursday morning with about $1,400 in pelts missing. The thief or thieves entered the storage area where the pelts were kept, but no suspect details or motive were provided in the available text.

Morris Lapshure Sullivan Raunty

Police Cleared Over City Fire Response Criticism

The town clears police after inquiry into Monday morning blaze. Mayor Cox reports officers were on duty and properly patrolling when the fire began, with Creveves and Herberts among officers who initially detected smoke and raised the alarm.

Chic McCoach Cox Times Gox Howl Tigt Muvcer Omcer John J. Creveves Ale Jr Erie Tor J. 2D. Tlerbert Ilerberk Centre Street Othen Oifcer Polo Miss Butts Dmecer Greeves Herbert King Alepttion North Vox 54 Ovchard McCoueh le Mayor

Miss Besler the Most Proposed To Girl in France

An American girl, Miss Helen Besler, daughter of a railroad executive, becomes the most proposed to woman in France after a wartime incident. The piece weaves exaggerated anecdotes about proposals, songs, and a frog’s appetite in a humorous, satirical tone.

Miss Besler France Paris Helen Besler New Jersey Mia Diegler Hey Valeriainens

Friendshipa Good and Bad in Old Texts

The fragment discusses two breezy friendships and hints at contrasts between positive and negative ties. It references a dated tone and mentions influence by a figure named Confucius, noting insinuations and a notion of gift symbolism.

Specter Alps Confucius

Tompkins Dry Goods to Reopen in Gunther’s Store

Tompkins Dry Goods Company secures lease on the Gunther estate main fur store at North Street to reopen with a large Christmas stock in a few days. The Merchants National Bank premises will be used as needed. repairs continue and extra quarters may host operations to match prior business volume. President Stanley Miepaugh notes loyal customers and rapid restocking from New York, with shipments en route for immediate sale. The firm plans to avoid full renovations until after Christmas, prioritizing merchandise availability and customer service.

Tompkins Dry Goudy Company Jacob Guntuber GY North Street Merchants National Bank Jis Times Stanley Miepaugh Tompking Dry Goods Company Gunther Wulang New York Alheir Malta Big Ofice BOON Pst Christman

Army officer returns to State Hospital staff in city on the hill

Dr Schmitz resumes his staff role at the State Hospital after military leave. Lt Schmitz’s discharge ends five months of U S Army service. Several staff remain at Camp Upton and a return home welcome greets the reunited medical team. Sergeant George Dieterich from Co L 1st LT has sent word he is alive and well. The hospital club plan includes a holiday dance schedule and a January meeting to wrap the year.

Schmite Walter Schutz Haglen Camp Upton U.S. Army Storf Salute Ulisses Isabella M. Lynch Annan M. Kistner Mary Conkling Grover Doyle Bloomingburg Doyle Litle Wndil George Dieterich Co L Culebra Panama Tenigmbend IMG Bs “Ti Joseph Vas Tapetal Gine Serice Dieterich State Hospital Club Uewerk Emla

Corport O Shea Sends Clipping To Mrs Lane

Corpral O She a sends clipping to Mrs Margaret Lane of 19 Wattkins Ave this city he encloses a Paris edition clipping from the New York Herald dated November and notes he visited the listed sons in Europe and the U S He mentions Arthur and Lee in France Astry in Texas Edward in the Naval Reserve draft Clarence and Frank in the draft The item appeared in the Times Tribune then the New York Papers and was later found in the Bangor Herald archives.

J O'Shea Kertment Margaret Lane Wattkins Avenue Paris New York Herald Spartanburg Middletown N. Y Arthus Lee France Astry Texas Edward Sut Brookiumn Naval Reserve Clarence Frank Tinea Tress New York Paiers Herald

Hudson Valley Firemen Meet in Kingston Off

The Mud von Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association meeting in Kingston is canceled due to a new war policy, with city officials and the Chamber of Commerce discussing changes. Kingston officials and the Tadson Riser Federated Chamber plan to reconvene in Youkera on Thursday for a conference and revised guidelines.

Hudson Valley Firemen Kingston Mudvon Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association Iil Kineeton New War Daniel Kiviedon Mayer R.M Goa Chamber of Commerce Loen Tadson Riser Tora Youkera Thoredas

Middletown Hospital Board Discusses 13 000 Budget

Board of Managers reviews the December agenda at Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital. They approve a new wage schedule for nurses attendants and staff and prepare a tuberculosis petition while dismissals and routine matters are discussed. An Albany conference is planned for December 13.

Board of Managers Middletown Ashley Nhe Pew Ashisralali Albany

Fragmented Philosophical Rant on Self Control

The fragment discusses giving up breeding and daily routines to free the spirit. It critiques conditioning of mind and urges detachment from disruptive habits. The writer references Umar Gheres and daily chores as examples of duties shaping behavior.

Propia Umar Gheres

27th Division Near Home Amid War Tales From Paris

Unofficial reports suggest New York State's 27th Division including Middletown’s Company J is near Lemang awaiting transport home. Wounded veterans describe gallantry at Kemmel Hill and Heldenberg, with 200+ wounded expected to reach New York hospitals.

New York State Middletown Lemang Hindenburg Picardy New York Guy Hiceck Paris Brooklyn Daily Eagle Empire Newport News John F. O'Ryan

Endorse Plan to Federalize the School System

Superintendent James F. Tuthill attends the New York State Council of School Superintendents meeting in Inghamton where unanimous support for federalizing education is urged. Superintendent Boynton outlines United States Senate Bill 4987 detailing a Secretary of Education and a federal department to work with states, plus funding of 10 million dollars. He argues nine million would return to New York and cites benefits in illiteracy reduction and equal opportunity, while noting tax base effects on local governments. Debate over the school census law prompts calls for better data use and longer funding, with Tuthill named to the council’s nomination committee.

James F. Tuthill Council of Hoynton New York State Boynton Tuthill

Port Jervis Motor Car Kills Youth on Pike Street

Port Jervis December 13 Frank Glee son aged 2 of 3 Nee Street was struck and killed by an Erie motor car at 12 25 pm while crossing Pike Street. The boy a machinist helper died from a fractured skull. The crew named train supervisor Ragan motor man Nast and conductor Barley were on board. Coroner H A Sheldon opened an inquiry.

Timen-Press Port Jervis Frank Gleeson Nee Street Strick Erie Oid Pike Street Greason Ards Delaware Physion Paginesr C. Mo Lewis Susquehanna A Ragan Callicnon Ernest Nast C. W. Barley H. A. Sheldon

William Heffron Returns to Old Firm Role

William C Heffron, after service on officers training duty at Camp Gorton, is released and will join the Chicago office of the American Thiele Co. Heffron resumes work with the firm where he was previously employed before the war.

Wiliam Heffron Sph Camp Gorton Pat Geitined American Thiele Co Wvakom Fe Feryce Chicago Fotars

Once Lived Here Private Geradus Higgins Dies in France

The father Hugh Higgins of Ellenville and sister Mrs James Ward of this city received War Department dispatches confirming Private Geradus B Higgins of Company F Star Pioneer Regiment died in France November 25 from chronic pneumonia at age 22. He left Ellenville in July to serve. his brother Park F Higgins is in France. Survivors include his father and sister and a list of local casualties and wounded from New York towns.

Geradus B. Higgins Star Pioneer Regiment Ellenville France Hugh Higgins War Department James Ward Myrtle Avenue Higgins Park F. Higgins Company I West End U. S Herold Lounsbury Frank Lounsbury Mill Street Newburgh William Batley Grace Bailey Cross Street Goshen C. T Revier C W. Goatier Fiorence M. Campbell Sottorn Roy D. Dil Reade Jansen K. Hoornbeck el Jenvilie Peter Demeba Landkope N. J Ralph W. Moore Newton

Men Who Dare to Do and The Call of Opportunity

Fragmented text discusses conventional men, bold risk pursuers, and the lure of opportunity. It praises fearlessness as a defining trait and contrasts daring individuals with average peers, noting the allure of facing challenges and the pursuit of greatness.

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