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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
2
Notices require proper signature and evidence of good faith for consideration. Return of manuscripts needs stamps to cover postage. Obituaries are free but death and funeral notices poetry cards of thanks resolutions are charged at regular rates. The commercial printing department offers full facilities for first class work and prompt service with competitive prices.
Highlights include a 1806 duel between U S minister Boule and Marquis de Turgot in Madrid with Turgot wounded. Proclamation abolishing slavery ratified by 26 states. 1861 gold price par value drop. Confederate forces at Washington era high. 1912 poet Will Carleton dies in Brooklyn. Astronomical notes list visible planets and a stellar guide about Regulus in Leo.
The annual report to the Bureau of Commerce details cuts in the publication division. Free distribution shifts to libraries schools press and other bodies as printing costs and bindings rise.
Fragmented OCR text describes a strange event involving truancy, attendance officials, and a truant officer cited by Mir Jefica. The passage is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or places, but references a shift in local truancy procedures within the United States.
The national league of compulsory education officials calls for better trained attendance officers, higher pay, and stronger family and marriage laws to curb truancy. States should standardize enforcement, probation for parents and children, and improved health and welfare oversight. The U S Bureau of Education supports data sharing and a permanent city census effort.
Secretary McAdoo recommends extending the war tax until the end of the conflict in Europe and amending the act to remain in force. He cites projected expenditures of 1,90,778,134 dollars and argues that pruning has limited effect, urging continued wartime funding but urging restraint.
Reports from nearly every state to the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tabernacles indicate that by Saturday night about 24 million Red Crown Christmas Seals had been sold. The year 7914 is projected to top 60 million, surpassing last year’s 44.95 million. New York leads with over 6 million sold, followed by California with over 2 million. Connecticut, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania exceed one million each. Seals have been sold in all states except Nevada, with activity also reported in Hawaii and the Caval Zone.
A garbled report describes 63 000 carer of eres from China arriving near the Panama Canal and being sent to archives linked to a plan named Melba Thi4. The text mentions various names and incomplete phrases about gifts, cushions, and a set of unclear intentions, with scattered references to individuals and dates.
The Hoffman Lodge No. 412 F. and A. M. held its annual meeting at the Masonic Temple. Officers chosen include Worshipful Master Harry T. Crist and Senior Warden Irving W. Davey, with I. Th. A. Taylor reappointed as Beerstory and Thomas K. DeWitt as Treasurer. Trustee Frank Harding re-elected for three years. Installations planned for January 5. new bylaws adopted.
The French liner Floride, which sailed from Havre on November 24 for New York, has not been heard from. Line officials fear she may have broken down and drifted from the regular steamship lane, though hope remains she is being repaired. The Floride carries twenty four steerage passengers.
Washington Camp No 19 patriots nominate Earl Osborn as president Gordon Legg as vice president Harry Roviefaller as treasurer Charles Bolaman as Master of Forms George Mahorne as recording secretary George Ardley as financial secretary ilfton Mahaily as conductor William Rugoton as inspector Nelson Mahaily as guard George Thompson and William H Leeg as trustees Uncle Paul Janash visits Ellenville area Mrs Salmuel Armstrong of Warwick visits Miss Coorgianna R Gillaspie Abe Luter visits Newburgh Saturday dances to be held at Senior Hall from 9 to 11 30 with music admission 25 cents Della Crosy recovers from illness after visit with Lisle Thompson and Harry Vanideroof of Jersey City visits Monroe for Masonic meeting Wednesday night.
A Closter woman, Mrs Louisa Relter, narrowly escaped a 50 foot fall from the Palisades Sunday. She landed among bushes after sliding down a wall and was rescued by her brother Pred Hanby and others before being taken home with injuries.
A farm reports cattle destroyed due to hoof and mouth disease affecting the herd. Officials note losses include dairy cows and steers with several not yet milked, amid concerns over spread and containment measures.
Joan Henty departs for Bermuda to work as a waiter at the Princess Hotel for the winter season. He returns from Lake Mohonk Mountain House where he held a similar role.
John Ferry, a local police court figure, was arrested Tuesday morning by Officers Gier and Dopson after being found in the A. D. Zox market at Oak and Fulton streets around 4 30. He claimed no intention to rob but later denied it. A broken rear window was reported Monday night prompting the investigation. Ferry was seized upon entry to the market and jailed. At 1 50 Tuesday afternoon Recorder Starr held him to await grand jury action. He was sent to Goshen jail.
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Niddletown merchants announce extended hours with shops open every night next week before Christmas to assist holiday shoppers. Local stores will welcome customers after daytime hours to boost seasonal sales.
An appraisal of the Rev. Dr WL McKendree Darwood estate shows total value 1 474 with net 9 255. Widow Maifesa A Darwood receives the bulk of assets including notes debts and personality. The Grace Church Five lost to the High School basketball team 36 to 24. Montefile trip planned to seek another win. MacCracken elected president at Lafayette College and New York University professor Joab Hears MacCracken named successor at Vinegar Hill College, with broader academic shifts noted.
The Anterotis Ship Sava and Sifiney from N MB OW Ber 1k depart after contacting the Antarctic expedition of Sir Ernest Shackleton. The fleet aims for the Rose fleet on the New Zealand side of the Antarctic and expects to begin loading in January.
Quotations from Canteld open the page and a note reports 300 horses bought for the French government arrived safely overseas with one death, claiming the first shipment to arrive without losses. A subsequent shipment of 100 horses is expected soon.
The City Star reports on De Crop Gwendolyn described as intensely feminine. A conversation with Miss Ryder notes her fashion and demeanor while a blacksmith is asked about horse shoe size.
New York report says Rev. Dr. Lee W. Beattie testified he was attacked by Lester B. Ward at the Madison Square Church. Beattie described struggle and arrest. Ward denied choking him and was discharged for disorderly conduct after the magistrate's inquiry. Beattie is a well known former county preacher.
The Middletown Equal Suffrage Society will serve tea coffee and sandwiches in the Tompkins Dry Goods Company store this Saturday. Patrons are invited to use the Pimes-Press want columns for needs.
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