Dies After Train Collision At Main Street Crossing
Alanson Youngblood Harris died at Thratl Hospital Friday morning from injuries suffered when struck by a train at the Past Main Street crossing while walking to the post office. He served many years as chief rural clerk and was a Bloomingdale native aged about 60. He married January 25, 1888, and had long resided in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alanson Youngblood Harris
Thratl Hospital
Main Street
Bib Duries
Diarris
Peter Tiettha
Harrys
Blooming- Yur
Seyrsville
Mery
Memorial note on Mr Harris and his steadfast service
The passage honors Mr Harris for his constant daily labor and quiet endurance under burdens. It recalls his disciplined routine and unwavering dedication, noting his compliance with orders and the respect he earned from colleagues and associates despite hardship. He is survived by his wife and brother, with mentions of nearby relatives in Manteomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che Thane
Karris
Teds
State plan to help soldiers farm and obtain land
Albany reports Commissioner Charles Wilson proposes a New York program to guide soldiers into agriculture. The plan aims to secure farm land for sale or rent and provide support through extension services, rural housing, and training. Officials will consult with state agencies to coordinate farm opportunities for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Uae
Tare
Wits
Oof
Agsiqulaire
Charles So
New York
Batman
Wilsons
Conan
Conan Fs Bae Oop Agrobyte Dary i Waaters
Aligat
Fara
Wileon
Obi Pont
Questia
Tyre
Amietime
Unclear OCR: Company 1 Poy in Statenland Hospital
Fragmentary text notes a person named Mroanga Wik Y Maman tied to Maetot Ro Ae and a hospital in Staten Trland. Mentions a former member of Company Lotik of the Tih and references to Atwater Forte Ao street and a customer bond context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mroanga Wik
Maetot
Coroner Probes Otisville Accident Fatalities at Site
Coroner Croozzo H Ratcleed opens a formal inquest into an Otisville construction accident that killed John Fialdge and Raphael Espostty and injured several workers. A third victim, Pasquale DePreto, died later at Otisville Hospital. No funeral details or clear cause are confirmed as officials review boiler and structural supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croozzo H. Ratcleed
Olisville
John Failedge
Raphael Espostty
Tatledse
Mi Aleter
Norn A. Uitherge
Avenna
New York
Mapa
Penton
Wills Before Surrogate Admitted for Probate
Dee A Led’s will case comes before Surrogate with a probate filing for the estate of My. Plaunaah Cmane. Witnesses include John 8 Comin and William Wyant. Executor named is Joseph W Ott. The will references the family plot at Wallad Cemeteries and provisions for care. date and filing details are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Weston
Tom Tate
Ois
Anna Dove
Grote
Fiat
Ana W Sheehy
Budaletrateix
Yaar
Cause of Sin'e Bellper Telipeee
Fragmented OCR text outlines a speculative cause and a mythic transcript with phrases about earth and paths. It mentions an event near a times press but remains largely unreadable. The readable segments hint at a historical or religious inquiry but lack clear facts or identifiable names. The item presents as an uncertain summary of a longer narrative.
Christmas Roll Call at Linden Hall features Red Cross nurse tale
A Linden Hall gathering on Thursday evening heard Lady Ann Azgapetian recount her Red Cross nursing experiences in Russia, preceding Sgt. N. A. Polfey’s address about the 26th Division in France. Musical interludes and speeches highlighted support for wartime relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Hall
Red Cross
Russia
Ann Azgapetian
N. A. Polfey
Otisville
France
Cornelie Marvin Dillabouga
Linden Trail
Polley
Ameri
Mary Meshune
Cornelia Marvin
Tess
Cuu- Waa
Navy
Peor
Wien
Aeidyer Levitin
Avpetican Siti
Abeatta
Amd
Red Cross appeal and Lady Azgapetian address in Middletown
A Middletown gathering urged doubling Red Cross membership to aid returning soldiers and wounded at Otisville. Lady Azgapetian spoke on Russian Red Cross work, praising American nurses, recounting hardships of refugees, and stressing sacrifice to help the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Otisville
Azgapeiian
Dillabough
Buttenheim
Azgapetian
Middletown
Orange County
Russia
Azgapotian
America
Petrograd
Woram Pena
Indy
Christ
Turkey
Hans Avsapouan
Red Cross Speech by Lady Azgapetian Highlights Duty to America
The speaker praised liberty in Russia and urged Americans to fulfill duty with the Red Cross, sharing personal notes of leaving her baby to work for the cause. She cited war losses, described Russia's upheaval, and urged unity until families reunite. The event ended with the Star Spangled Banner and hospitality from local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steek
Azgapetian
Russia
Rusela
Red Cross
A.W. Corwin
H. ©. Hirkwood
Community Council Forms to Aid Returning Soldiers
At the first meeting of Maddietown’s Community Council, the Industrial Committee was tasked with surveying local employment, identifying open positions, and promoting job creation in existing industries. The group aims to coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce or a similar agency to provide work data to veterans and job seekers, possibly aligning with a national employment service plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Council
M. Cox
Maddietown
Chamber of Commerce
United States Employment Service
Crans Tells of Trip to Japan Antiquated letter reveals Crans voyage from Yokohama
A faded missive dated April 30 189 from Yokohama Japan describes Jesse Crans then in the navy recounting a long voyage that carried him around the world to the Russell House area where he serves as a porter. The letter portrays Japan as a delightful country and recalls a world journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Heasley
Mitchel Ing
Yokohama
Japan
Jesse Crans
Seafoan
Beasler
Russell House
Feuer
Crans
Kim
Christmas Events At Local Churches In Ridgebury Area
In Ridgebury and nearby communities, Christmas programs are announced. The Presbyterian Church plans a pageant titled Christmas at Tomlin Hover, to be staged Friday night. The Methodist Episcopal Church will host its annual Christmas tree exercises Tuesday evening, December 24, at the parish house. Parishioners are urged to attend and participate.
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Rukebury
Ed. Mather
Net Next and Son
Paterson
N_ J
Green
Cornand
Pont
Presbyterian Church
Toniin
Methodist Episcopal Sundar School
Fiotman I.tish
Captain Learns of Son Horace Murtha's Death in France
Andrew Murtha of 45 Beacon Street receives a note from Captain Walter Gresham Andrews of the Machine Gun Company 107th Infantry in France detailing the death of Horace Murtha in action on September 29. The captain commends Horace as a gentleman and soldier and offers heartfelt sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Murtha
Beacon Street
Walter Gresham Andrews
France
Mr. Aturtha
Horace
Horace Murtha
Spartanburg
S.C
Machine
M. G. Co
Mr. Murtha
George Sannwald Escapes Injury in Big Last Drive
Mrs. George Sannwald of 1lt Wickham Avenue reports a letter from her husband in France saying he is well after the last drive. He notes he and nine battalion comrades came through unscathed while a tenth was slightly wounded and awaits orders to move to Metz as a motorcycle dispatch bearer. He is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Weird of 370 North Street Middletown.
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George Sannwald
Wickham Avenue
France
Metz
Ssanwald
C. B. Wierd
North Street
Middletown
Otisville Grange Elects Officers
Otisville Grange No 1020 elected officers at the December 7 meeting for the coming year. Names include Master Jar HL Smith President Ersin Haskins Lecturer Mrs Alex Mitchell Steward George Mahi Assistant Steward George Pelion Chaplain Mrs Charles Smith Treasurer Albert Manning Secretary Marion Barlow Sick Committee Austin Anderson Certer Mrs J W Smith Pomona Mesa Jesse Mapes Flora Pearl Garlow Trustee three years. Ber ol and the treasurer prepared a program for the evening led by young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville Grange
Jar HL Smith
Ersin & Haskins
Alex. Mitchell
George Mahi
George Pelion
Charles Smith
Albert Manning
Marion Barlow
Austin Anderson
J. W. Smith
Pomona
Mesa
Jesse Mapes
Pearl Garlow
Chariea H. Smith
the Lerourer
Memorial Service for Private Ralph Moore
A memorial service was held at the Methodist Church in Frankford Mains New York for Private Ralph Moore son of Mr and Mrs Reval Monte. The officiating minister Mr Connel conducted the ceremony and received the deceased into the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Moore
Frankford Mains
Reval Monte
Conde A
Jet
Connel
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A. Y. Harris
Alanson
Hafhmia
POY
Statensland Hospital
Atwater
Forte
the Yanks
New York Harbor
Italy
Patrick Gueeple
Dohn J. Realy
Tin City
Leo Aber
Olos
Pasquale DePreto
Obaville
Raphael Spaste
Hedral
Wills
Newburgh
Brown Estate
E. C. Faulkner
Searad
Murthy
Penny
Sara Use
Amin
Orrin
Bern Aodhyerce
Lew Yothely
Charles Brown
Edmund C. Paulhner
Younkstood
Joseph W Ott
Goshen
Vandilan
John
Wiliam
Brown
Hasing
finaiNen
Meadenuge
Dietrleta Mers
Ridgebury
Orana
Otisville Grange
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