Slate Hill and Middletown Rivalry in Old New Jersey
J Q Austin, former Middletown clerk, recalls Slate Hill later Brookfield in N J, a once rival town with tannery shops hotels and a busy trade. He recalls Saturday horse races on a mile track, tavern celebrations with apple jack, and a Connecticut peddler who bet and lost big but left with a win and a lesson. He also notes changes in mail service and paper delivery from wax seals to envelopes and weekly mails with local carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Austin
Middletown
Slate Hill
Vantage
N. J
Brookfield
Dolgontown
Connecticut
Hortier
Steed
Death of Stephen St. John Gardner at Barryville
Stephen St John Gardner a long time Barryville resident and business leader in Sullivan county died at his home in Barryville on Monday at 16 oclock aged 83. He was born September 2 1855 in Beaver Brook and was a Democrat who served as Sullivan county Assembly member in 1903 and held town offices. He married Louisa McElroy in 1860 and Margaret J Tenns in 1886, leaving two sons James K and Myers J and daughter Kate McE with siblings and surviving relatives in Barryville and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Stephen St. John Gardner
Sullivan County
Delaware Valley
Barryville
Deceesed
Beaver Brook
Wayne
James K. Gardner
Hilda Eldred Gardner
Pennsylvania
Bethany
Wayne County
Otisville
Shohola
Shoboin
Mongaup Valley
Gardner
Highland
Louisa McElroy
Philadelphia
Margaret J. Terns
Miongaup Valley
James K
Myers J
Stockton
Cal
Kate McE
Ais
Maria Calkins
Berryville
Annie R. Caddeback
Huguenot
Middletown Bay Aviator Hurt On Long Flight
Cadet W Faison Kain son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kain of 52 Lake is from Ream Field California after an aviation accident. He was in a squadron traveling from California to New York and had landed in Arizona when the aircraft tangled in a tree and fell. Known to friends as Lightning he sustained rib and other fractures but word from Lawrence Mitchell says injuries are not serious. he has been in hospital over two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Faison Kain
Frank Kain
Lake
Ream Field
Cal
Calfernia
New York
Arizona
Kein
Gietowa
Hig
Lawrence Mitchell
Norwich Physician Promoted to Captain in Army
Norwich December 12 W Hartigan of this city promoted to captain after years in practice. He joined the overseas unit HH and served with a hospital. Later he was transferred to a hospital inParis France. After about three months he was transferred to another hospital where he is now stationed. Mines-Press classified ad offers help to buy or sell reed one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
W. Hartigan
Mar
Hartigan
Shia Hospital
Paris
Boapite
Wateh
Preas
Umna
George Fetherolf recalls going over the top in England hospital
George Fetherolf of this city, wounded and in a British hospital, writes to A J Holmes from Dartford on November 22 1918 about his September night assault. He describes sheltering in a sunken road with a Lewis gun, enduring cold fog and a rolling artillery barrage, climbing the ridge under barbed wire, and engaging German troops including four killed by his squad. He recounts seeing frightened enemy soldiers cry Kamara, and recounts firing at a machine gun and four Germans leaping from a canal. He notes plans to leave for the United States or France, mentions Victroras shortages, and hopes to visit London and Mr Corbett with Ernest, signed George Fetherolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fetheroltf
England
A. J. Holmes
Dartford
London
Bunken Road
Napoleon
Waterloo
Jerry
Might
Uttle Valley
Alce Inulel
Orsinare
Nana
Colt
Anera
Sapper
Richt
al Durant
Lewis
Cme
Major Egan
United States
France
Vicbtrolas
Red Cross
Ernest
Mr. Corbett
George Fethehkole
Athenia Club to Elect Officers at Next Session
Washingtonville reports December meeting at Moffat Library with about ten members. Business focus, luncheon, and decorated tables noted. Five new members pledged, committee reports on January ballot, May annual evening inception planned. Community Christmas tree event set for Mowat Library, and Rev. Fr. Sagler to preach at Presbyterian Church during winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonville
Athenia Club
Dela
Moffat Library
F. J. Stanley
F. Sheldon Parsons
Jan Wilson
Annie E. Brown
Sass Cornelia Buil
Mowat Library
Fr. Sagler
Senator Wicks’s Son Reported Missing in Action
Albany December 18 Lieutenant Glenn D. Wicks son of Senator and Mrs Charlies W. Wicks of Sasqueit formerly of Tula has been officially reported missing in action, believed dead after falling into German lines during an early October air combat in France. Senator Wicks led milk inquiry hearings in Middletown and spoke at a Farm Bureau meeting in the Show Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Glenn D. Wicks
Charlies W. Wicks
Sasqueit
Tula
U. S
France
Wicks
Middletown
Farm Bureau
Substirate for Metal Pipes Expands Abroad Use
Reports indicate substituting pressed cellular piping for metal pipes abroad. It performs well for hot and cold air and corrosive acid but is not suitable for steam.
Thieves at Damaged Clothing Storeon Saturday Evening
Thieves entered the damaged Bug- Blea building on Saturday around 5 30 PM stealing undamaged stock and gloves before fleeing. Local residents suspected. officials believe arrests will follow. Builder Nielsen has started repairs after insurance adjustments. six months expected to complete work and allow A E Rugules Inc to reoccupy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EB. Ruggles, Inc
W. H. Tremper
Herbert
Tobbers
Nielsen
A. E. Rugules, Inc
Tremper
First Pioneer Infantry Quickly Engaged After Arrival
Regimental Sergeant Major Robert E. Harris writes from the front that the First Pioneer Infantry, including Middletown men, wasted no time in duties after overseas arrival. He notes France entry on July 18, actions at Chateau-Thierry and local movements, expresses relief at armistice joy, and says the unit remains busy preparing for potential actions despite the ceasefire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Robert E. Harris
Headquarters Co
Frank E. Harris
Binghamton
France
Chateau-Thierry
Chateau-Thierry Salient
Soissione
Rheims
Newark Steeple Climber Loses Auto In City
Newark steeple climber Laurie H Yoerk reports his 1816 five passenger Reo stolen from in front of a James street French restaurant just before 8 pm on Tuesday. Owner entered for a bite. car taken from street after leaving paint slate rope and a diamond tire at rear noted. Police alerted. citywide search failed. Yoerk had just arrived in Middletown to begin roof repairs at St Pauls M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie H. Yoerk
Newark
James Street
Noti
Fied
Yoerk
Middletown
St Paul’s M. E
Improved Stores on North St Fire Damage Update
Reports show nearly all losses caused by Monday morning fire have been settled except Tompkins Dry Goods. Repairs to fronts and damaged façades are planned soon as managers outline replacements and local shopkeepers prepare for rebuilding and restocking.
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Tompkina Dry Goods Company
Itwe Cz
W. J. Clartup
Alexander Ety
North Street
Mrn
NcMonagie & Rogers
Stege
Brink & Clark
C. Cheer Borart
Edward Arvamies
Monument to be placed atop Merchants National Bank
A tall monument or statue is expected to be installed at the front of the Merchants National Bank building, with placement anticipated to take several weeks. It will be positioned in front of the entrance, marking a significant local landmark and honoring a notable figure or event connected to the bank.
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Merchants National Bank
Fred S. Rogers New Master of Hoffman Lodge
Fred S. Rogers was elected master of Hieron Lodge No 41 PF and A M. Other officers elected include Senior Warden Chath and Tartar Huntor Warden Frank Cham bers, Treasurer Thwaas DeWitt Syreians KOA Taylor. Dolin Wright elected as treasurer for a three year term. Installation set for January 1 1919. One member, line of December 1, 1918, E Peet, died on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF & AM
Fred SR Rorera
Chath & Tartar
Frank TL Chambers
Thwaas KL
Hoffman Lodeo
Hate
Ie & E
Milk inquiry probes Dairymen's League profits
New York officials questioned Louis H. Harden treasurer and Albert Manning secretary about personal affairs to see if profits flowed to milkmen. The probe seeks whether state laws were violated by producers and distributors as the Dairymen's League set prices for farmers and deliveries while denying fixed consumer rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dairymen’s League
Louis H. Harden
Albert Manning
John T. Dooling
Megistrate
William McAdoo
Heples
McAdoo
Manning
Mr. Dooling
League
Dooling
Alanning
Dootag
Wenning
Pood
Ann. Harden
Dockimg
27th Division May Join Army of Occupation
Letters from Middletown Bers members of the Lomb infantry indicate they do not expect to be returned home soon. The 17th Division, including the 10th Infantry, is reportedly to be transferred from the Turkish Front Army to form a new American force occupying the Rhine region in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Bers
Lomb Infantry
Germany
Amer Tams
Pollock Sworn U S Senator From South Carolina
Lawre former pre Wilson associate Pollock of Cheraw has been sworn in as United States Senator from South Carolina to serve until March 4, 1913, succeeding M B Calhoun. In South Carolina the political scene focuses on the bear by watchful eyes on the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawre
Pollock of
Cheraw
United States Senate
S. Carolina
South Carolina
Pollock
Coly Blease
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Racine Soca
Times
Sun and Journal of Commerce
Middletown Bay
Voller
Wilson
George Fetherolf
Senator Wick
Pioneers
Sancy-sur-Claine
Fimes
Sereen-Tardenois
Roncheres
Bocie
North ST
Fred ST. Rogers
Fred S. Rogers
Hoffman Lodge
Army of Occupation
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