Newburgh Soldiers Face Delinquency Court for Guard Drills
About forty members of the Fifth and Tenth Separate companies N G N Y faced the delinquency court at the Armory presided by Major A McIntyre. Most were excused or fined modestly for missing record rifle practices on August 29 at Peekskill. One man cited a West Point army official excuse but was told to pursue through proper channels. The session drew a crowd of guardsmen and townspeople, with one fining a man who claimed night work kept him from the drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
A. & McIntyre
Middletown
Peekskill
McIntyre
United States Army
West Point
New York Guard
Monticello
Beefsteak Supper At Empire Aerie 514 Eagles
Empire Aerie No 514 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted a beefsteak supper at Eagle Hall on Wednesday. About 50 members were served a sumptuous meal prepared and directed by Jesse L. Shotton, order chef at the Middletown State Hospital. A social hour followed with music from a Columbia Grafanola loaned by Holmes Music Company, and dancing and card games were enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Aerie
Order of Eagles
Eagle Hall
Jesse L. Shotton
Middletown State Hospital
Columbia
Grand Jury Visits Middletown State Hospital
The Newburgh grand jury with Assistant District Attorney Harry T. Crist toured Middletown State Hospital, touring wards, Talcott and Ashley Halls, and departments. They found the culinary, laundry, cold storage, and meat departments in first class condition after a two hour inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Harry T. Crist
Middletown State Hospital
Mitchell Inn
M. C. Ashley
Talcott and Ashley
Theo
George W. Clark
B C. Swartwout
Charles A. Kane
J. J. Larkin
Lewis R. Felter
and Hallock, Jr
Frank H. James
Ira Lynch
A. H. Pitkens
Ananias
Benjamin
Joseph P. Marke
Charles P. Werry
P. J. Reilly
J. M. Biurnes
Junior Prom Planned for Monday Evening at Eagle Hall
The High School Junior Class met after school to finalize plans for the Junior Prom on Monday evening December 28. Invitations will be extended to seniors and friends next week. Eagle Hall will host the event with an 8:45 overture and dancing from 9:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Hall
Overture
Topegin
Steamer Benjamin B Odell grounded at Rondout inlet
Kingston report says the steamer Benjamin B Odell ran aground at the mouth of Rondout creek about 5 am on a low tide while from New York. After an hour of strenuous efforts the vessel freed and returned to her dock with no serious damage. Likely substitution by Homer Ramadell on Rondout route to replace Odell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Benjamin B. Odell
New York
Odell
Homer Ramadell
Newburgh
North Sea Mines Sink Four Ships Off Flamborough
Scarborough reports the steamer Princess Olga bound for Aberdeen struck a mine and sank after the crew of 18 reached shore. South Shields notes three more ships, possibly including a passenger liner, sunk by North Sea mines believed left by German raiders. Seven men die aboard the Hier water. other casualties remain unconfirmed.
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Scarborough
England
Aberdeen
Scotland
South Shields
North Sea
Flamborough
Hierwater
Dismisses Action Against Hudson Valley Dairy Co
Newburgh court grants dismissal of the State’s suit against the Hudson Valley Dairy Company for alleged milk adulteration. Justice Tompkins says the complaint fails to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action and grants dismissal with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Tompkins
Henry Kohl
Hudson Valley Dairy Company
Rock Falls On Freight Train In Tunnel
A two ton rock fell from the tunnel roof on the West Shore Railroad between Weehawken and Durham New Jersey at 2 30 yesterday blocking the tunnel for two hours. The derailed locomotive and crushed two freight cars caused no injuries as passenger trains were diverted to ferries and street transport.
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New York
West Shore Railroad
Weehawken
Durham
N. J
New Durham
High School Auditorium Hosts MTI Exercises Friday
Qunval MTIsimas exercises will be held in the High School auditorium Friday afternoon during the instruction period. Presentations for teachers and Junior and Senior class members will be distributed at that time.
Duct Hunting Trip Ends with Frozen Bay
J C Strack R M Vernon and Dr Charles H Tice return Wednesday from Lindenhurst where the bay froze making duck hunt impossible. The expedition is abandoned and no ducks were obtained. SALE OF PROPERTY Port Jervis double house and lot at 55 and 57 Fowler street owned by the Sarah Dutton estate Middletown sold by executor Crosby J Beakes Whits Plains to William J Burke Port Jervis
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J. C. Strack
R. M. Vernon
Charles H. Tice
Lindenhurst
Fowler Street
Port Jervis
Sarah Dutton
Middletown
Crosby J. Beakes
Whits Plains
William J. Burke
Warhorses for Europe to be inspected in Washingtonville
Two French army officers and a veterinary inspector will visit the Central Hotel in Washingtonville on Friday to purchase about 150 horses for use in the European war. The arrival signals a formal inspection of horse stock and suitability for military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hotel
Washingtonville
Staples
Waalkill Engine hosts pinochle party with prizes
Waalkill Engine Company held a roof pinochle party on Wednesday evening. Seventeen tables were in use. Ladies first prize went to Mrs Burr, second to Mrs W S Ker, and consolation to Miss May Corwin. Gentlemen’s first prize went to G K Scott, second to Marty Knupy, and consolation to Milton Schaap. Committee in charge included Charles Sannwald as chairman and George Sannwald Harold Brower Raymond Stone Chauncey Victor Edward Borkenhagen Douglas Bowers Louig Haten James Tyler and D F Decker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waalkil Engine Company
Mra M. Burr
Mra W. S. Ker
Mise May Corwin
GK. Scott
Marty Knupy
Milton Schaap
Charles Sannwall
George Sannwald
Harold Brower
Raymond Stone
Chauncey Oictor
Edward Borkenhagen
Douglas Bowers
Louig Haten
James Tyler
1D. F. Decker
Delay in Opening Skating Rink on Wilcox Lot
The skating rink on the Wilcox lot remains unavailable as frost is light. Water flooded onto the lot is absorbed quickly due to the dry ground. A thin tea-colored coating masks no water beneath, with reflooding planned to attempt freezing the ice to the bottom of the lot.
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Wilcox
Parsons and McClung Form New Law Partnership
Albany report states Attorney General James A. Parsons and Deputy Attorney General Benjamin McClung have formed a general practice partnership with offices at 162 State Street Albany. They have served on the attorney general's staff for four years and Parsons was appointed attorney general in September to succeed Carmody.
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Albany
James A. Parsons
Oles
Benjamin McClung
Newburgh
State Street
Parsons
McClung
Glynn
Mr. Parsons
Thomas Carmody
Postal Telegraph Office Faces Ice Storm Repairs
Post and James Street offices damaged by severe ice storm. Messages now go via Irwin Avenue until repairs complete. Manager H A Fisher plans to reopen the James Street office by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegraph
Ofts Inc
Postal Telegraph Company
James Street
Lest
Irwin Avenue
H. A. Fisher
Prosecution Begins William Cleary Murder Trial
On December 17 at New York, William V. Cleary faces murder charges in the shooting of Eugene Newman. Prosecution outlines witnesses to prove premeditated killing sparked by Cleary’s anger over his daughter Anna's elopement. Defense argues temporary insanity from drink. Witnesses place Cleary at the scene and indicate his full faculties moments before the shooting. Newman vows to question Anna and expose possible testimony that could bolster the case against Cleary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
Wllam
Clary
Cenry
Aruna Cleary
Newiin
Witneses
Josias Dolter
Bernard A. Pox
Polleouniy
Aaugh Sherdan
Cleary
Po Miehtel Ford
AN. Kennedy
David . Schults
New York
Willium Strart
Jennie Appleton
Frederick A. Licht
Newiess
Amin Cleary
George Wyre
Crank Comoxky
Hig
Daing
Hin
Fred Newman
Behuliz
Anna
Newman
Joniah Felter
Felter
Cluary
Anon
Dr Rathbun Leads Fight On Quacks
New York officials report at the American Sanatorium Association meeting in Middleboro Massachusetts resolutions condemn advertising of patent medicines and quack remedies for tuberculosis. Dr Walter L Rathbun of the New York City Tuberculosis Sanatorium Otlave leads the initiative urging stricter scrutiny of such claims.
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New York
New York Health Department
American Sanatorium Association
Massachusetts State
Middleboro
Mass
United States
Canada
Walter L. Rathbun
New York City
Otlavife
Fine calendars by Hiland H. Biont delight friends
A local vendor, Hiland H. Biont, distributed a selection of attractive calendars to friends, showcasing intricate designs and bright colors. The gesture drew positive note from the community as a small, cheerful exchange during the season.
British Warships Shell Turks and Coast Casualties Tallied
London reports seventy four killed and 147 wounded as German warships raided English coast towns yesterday. Hartlepool and London suffered the heaviest losses with numerous casualties and widespread alarm as coastal defenses were mobilized. Unofficial tallies note additional deaths and injuries at Sea Borough and Winthorpe, while other fronts report Allied and German actions across Poland and France with artillery bombardments and territorial gains.
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London
Hartlepool
Hartleyool
Wermen
Othelal
Seaborough
Winthy Bistiay Shing Bonchard
Athers
Thy Grittel
Saroa
Acweat Sea
Dardenelles
Poland
Trerlin
Nietyport
Progran Park
Dee
Raya
Bryonet
Lombarteyde
St. Georges
Soma
Vurnelice
Trav Loval
Aisne
Champagne
Argonne
Verdun
Leverne
Alsace
Pottsville Fire Destroys Block of Stores Worth 2 Million
Pottsville Pa Dec 17 The fire struck a business block in Pottsville destroying holing goods and property valued at nearly 2 million dollars.
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Pottsville
Developments in Grace Will Case in Newburgh
Newburgh comes to terms with an alleged will dated September 28 1913 as Justice Tompkins hears evidence. Testimony hints at connections to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a claimed stroke of paralysis affecting Captain Patrick Grace. A Harlem Lodge attorney presented a Montgomery physician certificate stating paralysis, which the physician said he did not personally know.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Patrick Grace
Arthur
Tompkins
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Joint tax rates for 1915 announced
The tax rates per thousand for the coming year are listed as state and county 6.82, city 25.02, joint rate 31.54. The figures reflect the overall levy to be used in municipal and regional budgets.
Contagion and Hospital Cases Reported in Local Brief
In a grim note, Grace Mier Nollle Lang of 10 Highland Avenue remains homebound due to illness while George W. Clark at Thrall Hospital is in serious condition with both feet frozen. George Broughton testified he issued a certificate based on Grace’s statements as defense witnesses concluded for the day and the court adjourned to 9:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mier Nollle N. Lang
Highland Avenue
tUhtere
George W. Clark
George Broughton
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Major McIntyre
American Press Association
Dairy CO
Parsons & McClung
NEW Partnership
New City
DR. Rathbun
Hiland H. Biont
Turks
Pottsville, PA
Odd Fellows
Grace
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