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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
2
The Orange Codety Times-Press outlines subscription prices and advertising terms. It notes rates for yearly and six month plans, publication communications, submission requirements, obituary notices, and commercial printing services with emphasis on prompt service and affordable pricing.
A jumble of wartime prose covers Przemysl marching, Liberty Loans, and Red Cross roll calls. It praises veterans and urges saving through War Savings stamps while hinting at global political shifts and national resolve.
A collage of holiday verses and reflections laments war’s end while praising peace. The piece blends religious imagery with social musings and quotes from contributors like Wilbur Sutton as it contrasts old world charm with modern civic concerns.
The Times-Press urges Republicans to back ratification of the Federal Prohibition Amendment, urging a caucus and even a roll call if needed to prove independence from Tammany and brewers. It warns the Albany fight between wets and drys will be fierce and insists leaders show sincere pledge to ratification.
Saturday Snips notes the spirit guiding Red Cross workers as St Joseph's School children send cradle quilts, afghan, washcloths, and white aprons for refugees. Thrall Hospital receives pneumonia jackets and various compresses. cases of sewn dressings and supplies are tracked as volunteers discuss holiday plans and carols.
The article shows eight overseas soldiers convalescing at Otisville Federal Hospital. In photos reading left to right, upper row includes Private Culver Q M Private Wood H F A Corporal Henry Infantry Private McGovern Infantry. Lower row lists Private Duggan 1st Division 26th Infantry Private Center 42nd Division 1hath Infantry old 69th of New York Private Wellern s AA 5S Private Basil U S. The men speak of wartime service and a stormy Atlantic crossing, their seasickness mostly gone, and they hope for speedy recovery and eventual return to duty.
An adjourned adjutant canvass at the Common Council Chamber tallied certificates of election. Supervisor First Ward I M Lawrence received 7 votes to P J Reilly 4. First Ward alderman Tra H. Vanfleet 8 to George Miler 4. Second Ward HE Holly 9 to John P F Ferguson 0. Third Ward Ogden 4 to F K Gaffney 1. Fourth Ward William H Funnell 1 to Charles Cornelius 0 and James P Ellis 2. Board of Education results: Maud Tichenor 2,330. Harriet McNiff 1,141. E S Hilsdorf 2,397. Berton E Smith 149.
Relatives in this city await word on the homecoming of Company I, 27th Division troops. rumors say divisions including the 76th 23th and others may be returning from France soon, with partial confirmations from Major Turnbull of Company II. Reports note New York soldiers among those yet to be redirected, while occupation plans delay long deployments.
Harry T. Crist of this city is appointed by District Attorney elect Jonathan D Wilson Jr as his assistant for the ensuing term. Crist served in the role during Wilsons previous term and will begin duties January 1 after taking oath.
An adjourned Common Council meeting approved raising the Fort Jervis Traction Company fare from five to seven cents. The vote followed discussion on traffic and public transit costs, with officials noting the change will affect riders calendar year.
The Lorillard Lodge No. 638 F and M selected officers at the recent communication. Elected were Ernest Meter as treasurer and other names listed include Trasico and Joby W Winters. The report notes a Wednesday session and ongoing lodge activities.
Lieut O S Des Verney, a nephew of Rev J C Des Verney, is praised for six months on the front with the 2d Regiment S S Infantry. He earned a commission after action on November 3 at Langres and served in Argonne Forest and Champagne fronts, including the second battle of the Marne.
Scotchtown December meeting of the Christian Endeavor Society at Scotchtown Presbyterian Church elected officers for the coming year. President W E Simsapaugh. Vice President J Edgar Mills. Recording Secretary Howard D Mills. Corresponding Secretary Miss Mable Harlow. Treasurer Eugene Smith. Assistant Treasurer Egbert Sherwood. Pianist Miss Katherine Smith.
A former Kingston teacher died after a fall at a New York residence. Police report the incident occurred last week. authorities say she had suffered a long illness prior. The death followed an injury to her face and a family statement noted her sister and caregiver.
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