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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1917

Page

2

Orange County Times-Press Establishments and notices

Historic note lists multiple Orange County papers with dates and formats. Includes weekly and semi weekly editions, editor Baditor KNICKERBOCKER, and address Middletown NY post office. Advertising terms, subscription rates, and policy for obituaries and notices are outlined.

Orange Cownty Emi Orange County Bemi Bermi Fous D. Stivers Baditor Knickerbocker Manamer Associated Prapanee Postofice Middletown N.Y Congress

War and world order debates echo in tangled federalist discourse

A fragmentary discussion covers American war aims against autocracy, international treaties, and naturalization questions. It cites Rankin and Wilson era concerns, plus a Missouri case attacking Prussian rule, while noting the broader struggle to restrain German power and defend democracy.

Democratic Press to Answer Engaged in National Politics War Debate

The text questions the Democratic press stance amid wartime policy, accusing Republican efforts of steering public opinion. It asks why party committees reorganize for a systematic campaign and why Democratic contributors hold key war roles, while seeking clarity on pacifist and preparedness positions and the use of government power to favor Democrats.

Temorratic National Committee Qairts United Sites Pegecmtie Candgn Aten Terwwtiattie Na Ateltul Ewaltfuk America Amsra

Nationwide Prohibition Advances in Congress and Public Opinion

The House approval of nationwide Prohibition by 282 to 128 and Senate endorsement 47 to 8 signals a clear trend toward banning alcohol. The piece argues the dry majority grows as railroads, major industry, churches, and temperance groups unite, condemning personal liberty defenses and stressing education and moral duty to end sale of intoxicants.

House of Representatives Washington United States Steel Trust The Bake Elt Church

Winds of Songland and a Dying Heart

A fragmented miscellany fronts a poem by Henry Y. Ostrander lamenting a singer’s mute heart, winds and distant lands. Interleaved are stray quips, jokes, revival notes, and local tidbits from Cornwall and Warwick, with appearances by Frivol culture, a camel joke, and firemen campaigning for a storm wing road dedication.

Henry Y. Ostrander M. D Wurtsboro N. Y Cornwall Comal Orante County Pavemen’s Association

Newspapers Lead War Effort as Donated Space Declares Support

Tarrstein Party News notes publiclities and ad space donated by readers and publishers for the wartime drive. Mel Administration cites cooperative presses while Dr Hanes S Dewitt recovers after a New York hospital operation.

Tarrstein Party Orace Uberr Publietta Mel Terry Comniry Wat Hanes S. Dewitt Indo New York Howe

Fire victim had a wife living discovered in Newark

Percival Longworth, who died from burns in the James street fire weeks ago, was married to Mrs. Ethel Longworth of Newark. The 1911 wedding occurred September 18 in Newark with Rev. E G Bowers officiating. Longworth’s wife had not lived with him for two years, contradicting reports that he was single.

Percival Longworth James Street Ethel Longworth Newark N. J E. G. Bowers Plainfield Longworth East Division Miss Johnson Registrar of Vital Statistics Geo H. Stanton Times-Press

Advisory Board Faces Hard Task in Draft Questionnaire

Port Jervis December 18. The legal advisory board began processing registrant forms under the selective draft. Margon LeRoy Bennett was the first to appear. The committee spent an hour on one blank, completing four questionnaires in three hours.

Times-Press Port. Jervis Margon LeRoy Bennett

Ossining Spoons Still Have Trouble

Ossining December reports Mrs. O'Shea, the town’s militant policewoman, clashing with a soldier and his girlfriend as she pursues public order. Trustees discharged her, planning retirement, while Civic League and others vow to oppose her methods.

Ossining Dic Anha O'Shea Mrs. O'Shea Tudson Osining Civic League Osha Osta

W A Sergeant of Port Will Enter the Service

An Army order lists Major Howard Canfield Jr and others among officers assigned to the Quartermaster Corps at Camp Greene North Carolina. The dispatch notes sergeants and officers moving south and into duty with the U S army including names and posts in a wartime mobilization context.

W. A E Caienia Vee Terday Howard Canfield, Jr Quartermaater Campy Greene Iharlocte NC Far Duno Oas Dnasiwa Fftesvarl Mayr Canela Isa Wetdietonnhi Weel Pott Ye Nas Charte al Catap Diyens Ayer Misa

Orange County adopts equalization report amid board vote

Orange County supervisors approved the equalized valuation of real estate personal property and bank stock at 66 202 902 00 after adjournment to discuss the report. Five dissented led by Duffy Cornwall Hunter Hock Wallace Gillespie. Ex supervisor Robert H Clark spoke on recalls. County sealer John E Dubois reported cooperation with the US Food Administration and praised Sheriff McDowell for jail garden project.

Goshen Orange County Board of Supervisors Richard Bullwinkle William J. Duffy Highlands Henry Hunter Ijr Cornwall Fred B. Hock William R. Wallace Wallkill Charles W. Gillespie Crawford Robert H. Clark Mintsink Weeling John E. DuBois Westtown DuBois United States Food Administration Fred §. McDowell

Registrants Receive Blank Questionnaires In Bulk Mail

Registrants numbered 475 to 614, totaling 138, were mailed questionnaire blanks on Tuesday. Seventy-five went to residents in and near the city while others were distributed as visits to Walden 14 Maybrook 14 Newburgh 10 Campbell Hall 3 Roseton 2 Montgomery 3 and single copies to Winston Salem Washington DC Stony Ford Marlboro Wallkill Orange Lake Savilier Fair Haven Vi Middle Hope Burnwood Brooklyn Washingtonville.

Walden Maybrook Newburgh Campbell Hall Roseton Montgomery Winston- Salem N. C Washington D. C Stony Ford Marlboro Wallkill Orange Lake Savilier Fair Haven Middle Hope Burnwood Brooklyn Washingtonville

Refuse to Audit Bills for Autos Causes Heated Board Session

In Goshen on December 18, a lively Board of Supervisors meeting discussed District Attorney Henry Hirschberg's bills from Newburgh. Several charges were rejected including a $25 automobile hire from Newburgh to Middletown, while other car fare items were not audited.

Times-Press Goshen Board of Supervisors Henry Hirschberg Newburgh Maddletown

City College Enforces Drill Compliance Amid Slater Law Push

New York City College joins State Military Training efforts to enforce the Slater law. Six men were dropped from drill attendance, with more suspensions until January 7. The dean pledged cooperation with Major Lyon to ensure all men who fail to attend drill are dropped, reflecting the college’s active stance among institutions.

New York Sec State Miliary Training Commission City College Drile State Commission Ina Laval Chiy College Lyon

Lassley Transferred to Camp Harcock in Georgia

Thetras 3 Lassles, once connected with Camp Vix in this city, have been transferred to Iba Motos Mechanics Reclawent at Camp Harcock, Augusta, Ga, where they report for service on the next peer.

Lassley Thetras Lassles Nerement Vix Iba Motos Mechanics Harcock Aucusia Peance Falar Te Tors

Hoyt Announces Birth of Harold Junior in Fair Oaks

Mr and Mrs Harold Hoyt announce the birth of a son, Harold Glenn Hoyt, weighing a half pound at birth. Mrs Hoyt, formerly Miss Anna Saffern of Fair Oaks, shares the news with relatives and friends.

Harold Hoyt Neat Howells Homer Dre. Ws Harold Gienn

Pleasant surprise party honors Mrs Bright

A large gathering at Mrs. Wm. J. Bright’s Woodhaven residence celebrated the marriage of Mrs. Herbert L. Bright. Guests included many friends of Burlingham native Gertrude Smith. A merry evening featured vocal selections, games, gifts, and a candlelit dinner with thanks from the bride.

Wm. J. Bright East Avenue Woodhaven L. L Herbert L. Bright Gertrude Smith Burlingham Corp William Beulah McMurray BE. Lo Jones W. J. Bright EB. Edwards Nellie Edita Edwards G. P. Gates Mis. A. Gates George Green E. L. Jones Emma Mace B. L. Messenger J.C. McMurray A Schreiber Bertha Smith H. ©. Speller Muriel Speller J. B. Stownnel Helen Muriel Stownnel B. Raton H. H. Sherrod

Distribution of Soldier Ballots in Orange County

The soldier ballots were canvassed at 10 am on Tuesday and distributed across Orange County towns including Oxford Depot Marbrook Florida Little Britain Hugenot Highland Falls Warwick West Point Salisbury Mills Greenville Hamptonburgh Hishlands Circleville Mount Hope Walden Mintisk Cornwall Cornwall-on-Hudson Newburgh Newburgh Town Goshen Middletown Chester Montgomery Deerpark Wallkill Tuxedo Wawawanda Central Valley Unionville Washingtonville New Hampton State Hit New Windsor Sparrowbush Otisville Port Jervis totaling numerous clear county allocations.

Orange County Oxford Depot Marbrook Florida Little Britain Huguenot Highland Falls Warwick West Point Salisbury Mills Greenville Hamptonburgh Hishlands Circleville Mount Hope Walden Mintsink Cornwall Cornwallon-Hudson Newburgh Newburgh Town Goshen Middletown Chester Montgomery Deerpark Wallkill Tuxedo Wawawanda Central Valley Unionville Washingtonville New Hampton State Hit New Windsor Sparrowbush Otisville Port Jervis

Local men at Hog Island dock project near Philadelphia

Delian Tabor formerly of this city is now engaged in the constriction of the Government docks at Hog Island near Philadelphia. L C Fouquet and A E Nickinson are with the Government, the former a former keeper, and several Middletown men may join the work. The Crumb Closet charity drive at the City Missionary Union will open Friday afternoon for clothing donations to aid the poor, with pickup at the Mission House and collection by Mrs H W Bash.

Mall Times-Prese Compresa Miss Rankin Pragsia Delian Tabor Hog Island Philadelphia L. C. Fouquet A. E. Nickinson Oty Missionary Unon Mission House East Wain Mra H.W. Bash Savile Atenac

Murray Appointed Medical Examiner for Port Jervis Schools

Port Jervis officials held a spirited meeting last evening and appointed Dr. Har ity F. Murray as medical examiner for the city schools. The post carries a salary of 59 for the year’s services for the read car.

Wlunray Times-Press Port Jervis Har Ity F. Murray POON

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