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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

2

Newspaper Notice of Rates and Obituary Policy

The notice details subscription rates and advertising charges in advance with options for one year six months and shorter terms. It notes obituaries are accepted free of charge as funeral notices while other card and resolution items incur regular rates. It also advertises a commercial printing facility for small lots and in-stock work with prices shown.

Times-Prees Thahkte Regolutiona Bratine Sapkrtinan

Historical Notes and Dates from December 22, 1916

Daily History items dated December 22, 1916 recount events and figures from earlier eras. Notable entries include Sarah Coleridge birth and death facts, the embargo act of 1800, Miss Evans George Eliot, the Cracow siege context, and British parliamentary army strength, plus an astronomical overview of celestial bodies visible that night.

Sarah Coleridge Samuel Taylor Coleridge Kuswick England Crown Mary Ann Evans Lewes George Eliet Choleca

Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Receives Navy Support

The Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund has been officially accepted by the Navy Department. Interest from the fund will be used to award prizes for marksman ship, with each member of a winning crew receiving about twelve dollars. The New York Tribune and Marjorie Sterrett are praised for their role in raising funds.

Conerro Rles Marjorie Starrett Anm Unuy New York Trbune Sterrett Marjorie Sterrett Navy Department Tribune Marjorie Baleshly

Army demands and payroll figures cited in border mobilization note

A letter from a New York patron at McAllen describes the Hay law failure and border force redeployment to the Mexican border. It lists enlistment, desertions, and payroll totals for a company of 125 men, five months of service, and $25 pay per man for the period.

National Guard Atian Othin Amour New York McAllen Toray

National Guard doubts rise amid defense concerns

The article argues Miciney and Ifey plam ip fail to join the National Guard and criticizes Sew mem for delaying service. It asserts the move weakens national defense and undermines the role the Guard once played.

Miciney National Guard

Roosevelts pipe dream runs through 1920 talk

The piece argues that talk of a 1920 presidential run is a pipe dream for now. It emphasizes Republicans must secure House control in 1918 here and in the Senate, while noting various GOP figures who could influence the early 1920 landscape through strategic actions and remarkable public impressions.

Col Roosevelt Tvan House of Representatives Senate

Johnson bill seeks federal removal power over South Dakota Indian agencies

A Senate proposal by Senator Johnson of South Dakota would allow the Secretary of the Interior to immediately remove any agency chief in the state based on a simple majority vote of male tribal members. Proponents argue it would curb corrupt influence and give tribes more control, while opponents fear it undermines federal guardianship and civil service protections.

Johnson South Dakow Ihely Wedia Wercy Washington

Reassuring notes on military training and preparedness

The piece argues that despite disadvantages, steady training and mechanical skills build preparedness. It highlights factory like training, machine repair, and technician theory as essential for wartime effort. It calls for continued recruitment and post discharge work to fill trades and maintain wartime capabilities.

Dabor

Food Embargo Sparks Calls for Quick Federal Action

A damaged report claims widespread embargo on food by speculators across multiple states. It notes New Jersey crops stored, prices manipulated, and produce diverted to Michigan West Virginia and Pennsylvania while other regions face shortages. advocates urge swift federal intervention and drastic measures.

New Jersey Belkin Urexos Michigan West Virginia Pennavania

Sale of trotters at auction yields top price

Auction sale of trotters features top bid of 22 korera Mondta totaling 11,005 with an average of 527 per head. Lark leads at 1.50 per unit, best price of the day, as bidding continues for over dasa.

Yenis

State Treasurer Welly Signs Dozens of Checks Biweekly

Albany reports that State Treasurer Welly manages a rapid two weekly signing process using a four-pen monograph device to produce signatures on thousands of blank checks for state employees. The system, with semimonthly payrolls and bulk department payments, underscores the heavy workload and checks scrutiny by the State Comptroller and Civil Service Commission.

Albany State State Department of Education State Department of Highways Highway Department State Civil Service Commission New York State Wellin

Bloomingburg Community Notes Shine on Weekend Events

In Bloomingburg residents read of church activities a Chanton tree and exercises planned for Saturday night at 7 30 with special invitations to all. Emanuel Shiffer returned from a Pennsylvania visit. County Deputy David Morehead attended the Grange Friday. James and John Smith spent Sunday with grandmother Martha Coddington. Woodmen to initiate several candidates Friday. Snow fell about 10 inches on Wednesday and temperatures dropped to 10 above zero Sunday morning. John Miktejohn opened the weekend last at High View visiting friends. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bennett welcomed a daughter.

Bloomingbure Emanuel Shiffer Pennsylvania David Morehead Liberty Grange James John Smith Martha Coddington Wedmeday John Miktejohn Arthur Bennett

Horse Runs Away Spreads Groceries in Goshen

A horse pulling FR N Woyant’s grocery sleigh bolted near Murray Avenue in Goshen on Tuesday scattering groceries and lamp mats. Driver Raymond Richner was frightened. the horse upset the sleigh but Richner escaped unhurt.

Goshen Hore FR. N Woyant Raymond Richner Murray Avenue Richner

Judge Smith Named to State Tar Association Panel

George H. Smith of Monticello has been nominated by the law reform committee of the State Tar Association for Sullivan County as county judge for the third judicial district. The annual meeting of the association for the district will be held in Deookim on January 12 and 13.

Smith George H. Smith Monticello Sullivan County State Tar Associathon Susects

World War One Recap A Year Ago December Twenty Second

A garbled recap notes an American incident in December marking submarine warfare and political reactions in Washington. It mentions submarine command responsibility and calls for more troops, with a figure of about four oned thousand troops mobilized in theaters of war.

Ancona Washington

Two Years Ago Today German Forces Near Warsaw

Two years ago German troops reached within twenty miles of Warsaw as Weertens abandoned the siege of Cracow. The report notes the dramatic advance and subsequent tactical withdrawal by German command near Cracew.

Warsaw Weertens Cracew

Eddie Geisenheimer Mourned by County Friends

Port Jervis reports the death of Edward Geisenheimer age 67 at his Matamoras home after a short illness. A Port Jervis hotel man for decades he led the Delaware House Clarendon and Hotel Erie era, served as a civic host and entertainer, and mentored many figures in local business and culture. Survived by a son, daughter, sisters, and a brother, his memory endures in Port Jervis and along the Erie line.

Eddie’ Geisenheimer Port Jervis Edward Geisenheimer Matamoras Times-Presa Golden Bridge George Maria Getsenheimer Brock Erie Mon. Redington J. E. Wickham Clarendon Best Cafe Sid Masonic and Manmercher Hall Port Jarvis Weber & Fields Lil Man Weston John ¥. Clark Hogen Bros Delaware House Hoffman House Cafe Inn of Bighamton Columbia Park Hotel Driving Park Pabst Garden Baltimore Hotel Erie Eddie

Soldier votes counted across Orange County during election

Soldiers from nineteen Orange County militia units cast votes as election boards canvassed results. The count occurred Tuesday with officials in Middletown and surrounding towns tallying ballots for local districts and districts’ wards while noting additional costs and the law guiding veteran ballots.

Estate of Former Senator John P. Schivcar Reported

The will admitted to probate in Beacon names Caroline LoBrane of Stockbridge Mass as sole beneficiary with residuary to her and Stephen Manes of Feacom as coexecutors. Bequests include Stephen Towers of New York 25 dollars Mary A Watson of Beacon 100 dollars Beidert of Brecon 100 dollars and Lester Powers and Reaina Powers of New York ten cents each.

Teachkerpaie Dee John PT Schivcar Beacon Iefl Barrvenin Gleason Mondar Aiey Caroline Lo Brane Mass Stephen & Manes Feacom Wil John J. Doonnelly Anna O'Brien Stephen Towers New York Mary St. A Watson Attes Beidert Brecon Lester Reaina Powers

Local Railway Camp Worker Jailed for Alleged Edible Theft

Monts emery Dec 3 W J Davie colored of Maybrook charged with feeding the colored kelp in the Central New England Railway camp. Morgan and Loveless arrested for stealing six hams 15 pounds cooked beef bread and other items. Morgan jailed 30 days. Loveless discharged for insufficient evidence. two others fled. Local news also notes a Christmas program at Goodwill Presbyterian Church and a Mt. Granches Fatrona meeting event.

Goshen Loveless Vinita Ngs Monly Uni Jaeeary ofScers Goodwill Presbyterian Sunday School Misa Mabel Partlance New York

Mrs Green Dies At Home In Mill Street

Mrs Mamie E B Dusenberry widow of Charles Green a former police officer of this city died suddenly at her home 17 Mill Street Monday evening after shopping in town earlier that day She was 47 and had lived here since Green's death in 1915 Survived by brothers Fred A Taisenberry Danbury Connecticut J Fred Miles Lake Avenue sister W N Louden Newburg and half brothers Frank Dusenberry Campbell Hall The obituary notes her late husband and family connections.

Mamie EB. Dusenberry Charles Green Mill Street Green Colm Fred A. Taisenberry Danbury Conn J. Fred Miles Lake Avenue Paif W. N. Louden Newburgn Frank Dusenberry Campbell Hall

Papers Served in Assault Action in Moodan Schoolhouse

Newburgh date line reports papers served in a civil suit by Helen Martus Rourke against Amnis Frown for $10,000 damages alleged from an incident at Moodan Schoolhouse on December 3. A criminal case against Mrs. Brown is set for a hearing soon, while Mrs. Rourke remains hospitalized at Highland Fally with injuries claimed from the assault.

Newburgh Wallace O’neill and Greaney Helen Martus Rourke Amnis Frown Moodan Justice of the Peace R. E. Morrison Brown

Mrs Murray Dead at Florida After Long Illness

Mrs Jennie Murray, who had boarded at the home of Mrs ER A Kileni on Bridge Street, died Saturday evening after a long illness in Florida. The Parkville postmaster notes Victor J. Wagner named postmaster at Parkeville.

Death in Virginia of Mrs Thompson

News from Virginia confirms the death of Mrs Arthur L Thompson formerly of this city. Typhoid fever and complications caused her passing. Born near Albion New York she trained at Brockport State Normal School and Massanutten Academy. She married in 1907. the couple lived in Lockport New York and later moved to this city. She was a Bible scholar and active in religious and athletic circles and belonged to the First Baptist and later Pacenate Baptist Churches. Mr Thompson was an accountant at the State Hospital.

Virginia Arthur L. Thompson Mpson Chestnut Street Thompson State Hospital Bor Albion Brockport State Normal School Hettinger Business Untit Lockport Woodstock Massanutten Academy New York First Baptist Church Are Thompson Pacenate Baptist Church New 0

Eugene W. Bowers Dies at Glen Wild After Long Life

Eugene W. Bowers longtime Glen Wild resident died at his daughter Mrs A B Calkins home near his birthplace born August 6 1830 aged 79 years four months He was son of Hon John H Bowers and Mary A Couch and had two sons Percy L Bowers and Westbrookville and a daughter Marie C Calkins He worked in lumber as a teamster and later owned a sawmill He married Margaret A Gaighter in 1867 and also left several grandchildren

Monticello Eugene W. Bowers Tife Long Glen Wild A. B. Calkins John H. Bowers Mary A. Couch Ufe Newburgh and Cochecton Stephen Snyder Percy L Marie C

Purchases land near Wurtsboro and related transfers

Fragments report land purchases near Wurtsboro involving F Comer and associates. Details on acreage and parties are unclear in the readable text.

Wurtsboro

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