Christmas Spirit at Camp Wadsworth Brings Varied Breaks
Spartanburg December 21 Amid strict guard discipline at Camp Wadsworth the holiday mood grows. Soldiers gain time for private errands and Christmas plans while furloughs rise. Regs tighten travel and guard duties as noon Saturday suspended until Wednesday. A new ordnance repair branch forms under local control. Private William G. Smith of Company HH is sentenced to five years for desertion and dishonorable discharge after a high profile escape attempt with three companions who forced an automobile driver to Hendersonville.
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Spartanburg
New York
Camp Wadsworth
Uut
Canis
Mily
Ordnance Repair Show
Ordnance Department
Locul, McDonald
Wiliam G. Smith
Smith
Hendervyonville
N. Oo
Hendersonville
THIRD BENEDICT TO ENTER ARMY IN WAR TIMING
Percy Benediet a bookkeeper for Howel-Hinchman Co reports to the Quartermaster General in Washington to begin aviation training in Texas. His father, a Civil War veteran, and his widow Catherine Benediet express pride in sons serving Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Nenedlet
Howel-Hinchman Company
Quartermaster General
Washington
B.C
Genedlict
Benedler
Texas
Willian S. Lenediet
Tra
Catherine Benediet
de Camry
Percy Denother
Taylor
Measures Speed of Clouds by Brass Nine-Foot Device
A historical instrument measures cloud speed using a nine foot brass staff with graduations. The observer notes the time clouds travel between marked positions along a line of spikes to calculate velocity. The description focuses on the apparatus and method for determining cloud motion.
Battlers and Their Fangs in Four Principal Types
The article lists four main tatters Mack Aamond mountain Penkrie and Tews, noting the common knowledge of ag. It describes stages where two men show initial fangs, followed by two more, and a final act leading to the gattier named Aye, with consequent snake engagement.
Making a Move a Home, Ta Majamaga enw 4 Le eeneglal
Fragmented text describes a move related to a home and a decision by Te Noyes on Pats Wrabeel. It mentions Shani er Gedne and Wen sad Wee, with references to a house, erection, and a notion of harmony with Kom wre eitecture principles.
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Persen
Mixup in Names Sparks Editorial Confusion at Shore News
A garbled paragraph cites a muddled list of names and roles. editors struggle to clarify marriages and attendants. Mike Berthart is linked to Fearing’s marriage to John TP, while Luis and Miss Anna Note appear in conflicting contexts, amid South Norwalk references.
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Nance
Mike Berthart
Fearing
John TP
Luis
Tee Canard
South Norwalk
Conn
Miss Anna Note
New School Building Adds Wing at Nex Party Normal School
New construction initiative in Commigeurey marks completion of an addition to Nex Party Normal School. Finley’s office in Atuaus announced the project, with officials confirming site preparations and intended opening timeline.
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BAK
Nex Party
Commigeurey
Finley's
Offic
Atuaus
Ser
Pire i
Woman Wins Suit Against Railway
A Salighury Wilke property owner was awarded damages after a fire started by a locomotive damaged peach trees vines and other fruit. Madam Seeger represented the plaintiff with Watts Qakes Fright firm defending.
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Plaintif
Elbert NL
Watts
Qakes & Fright
Midietown
New York Guard Holds Life Insurance Record
A garbled report notes a New York Guard record concerning life insurance. The text mentions insurance applications, War Office or War Department references, and visits by solicitors, with unclear details about individuals and actions.
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NEW York Guard
Washinetean Tien
New York
Wreopa
Cama Wadewer
Spartanhore
Bart
Dean
Beatin
Spartanburg
The Fine Art of Smiling and Social Manners
A fragmented critique exploring interpersonal behavior and the subtle pressures of everyday courtesy. The text references cautious actions during greetings and the unspoken rules of mutual respect in social exchanges.
Shawanga Soviets Adjourn Meetings Indefinitely
The Shawanga Soviets have adjourned all meetings until spring. The notice of the first meeting will be given to members.
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Shawanga
Mertinga
Apring
Elston to Face Jury in Goshen Supreme Court Term
Charles C. Elston of this city stands indicted on a serious charge in connection with an alleged assault on Rosalie L. Jansen of Bloomingburg. The case, tied to letters found on Elston and a Remington typewriter, may be moved to county court if needed. Trial expected before Justice Seeger in Goshen during the February term. Seeger to resign for Supreme Court service.
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Thall
Charles C. Elston
Rosalie L. Jansen
Bloomingburg
Supreme Court
Elec Seeger
Som
Hitman
Seeger
Brias
Elston Ig
Jtosalie L. Jansen
Mr. Elston
Elston
Selleck Co Wins A 500 Dollar Verdict
The Newburgh Bee reports the Supreme Court today ruled a $500 verdict for John Selleck and Joseph Boteng trading as The John Selleck against One Jakes Dairy Co. The suit claimed $600 for drilling a well at the Circleville plant. the defendant allegedly paid nothing. Gardiner of Middletown appeared for the plaintiffs, Rorty of Goshen for the defense. A complimentary dinner was held in honor of Hon. J Addigon Young at the Deverber term with many Newburgh lawyers present.
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Times-Press
Newburgh
Bee
The
Supreme Court
Jiy
John Selleck
Joseph Boteng
One Jakes Dairy Co
Circleville
Ivin A. Gardner
Middletown
Piaiait
Php A. Rorty
Goshen
J Addigon Young
Deverber
AL Ulf. Seeger
Toastmaster
Youths Arrested in Port Jervis
Port Jervis December 21 Joseph Lach and Virgi G. Wi, both about ten years old, were arrested by Policeman Campbell after being reported by William Norris for alleged shop burglary. They were caught as they were about to board an Erie train and held on charges of burglary. They were taken to Sparrowbush for arraignment before Jaiddles of the local court, then moved to Goshen for further proceedings.
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Port Jervis
Joseph Lach
Weed
G. Wi
Eko
Jersey
Campbell
William Norris
Goeffiey
Feillows
Erie
Constalle Marton
Sorria
Sparrowbuah
Arratgiva
Jaiddles Loare
Deerpark
Oman
Canvass of Soldiers Votes Reported by City Aldermen
Report from Friday evening shows aldermen tallying soldiers ballots with all members present except Alger man Teadit. No change to dates listed in Times Pres. City signage agents verified the canvass results amid procedural questions and disorder.
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Erceptien
Algerman
Times Pres
Christmas Program At Thompson Ridge School
A Sunday morning program at Thompson Ridge School features a service by Pastor Caldwell Thompeon and visits by Charles Thompson to assist his mother Mire Mevander Thompson Roth who serves in the military. Christmastide items prepared by the Sunday school will be presented in the event.
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Thompson Ridge
Tnt
Thomypeon Ridge School
Fience
Caldwell Thompeon
Charles Thompson
Shelp
Mire Mevander Thompson Roth
Christ
Letters to Santa from Times-Press readers
The Times-Press reports two Santa letters from Albany readers asking for a cottage bed carriage and a doll with candy. Others describe a bustling Santa scene as calls come in about dolls trains blocks and other gifts. Governor Whitman meets Anti-Saloon League leader Anderson to discuss national prohibition and plans a push in the New York Legislature in 1918.
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Department of the Times- Press
Santa Claus
Sante Claus
Times-Pregs
Santa
Albany
Whit- Man
Williaw H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League
New York State
Congress
Washington
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anderson
Thadder
Zawit
Assembly
Senate
Whitman
Prohibs to Join National Army in New York State
Syracuse December 21 The Prohibition state committee met behind closed doors to recommend to the national convention the amalgamation of Prohibitionists with the newly formed National party. Dudley Field Malone spoke welcoming the Prohibitionists into the new organization. Seven to four vote split over preserving Prohibition identity and platform details. A fifteen member joint committee will confer with the National party on urbanization in the state.
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Syracuse
Prohibition State Committee
Prohibition
National Party
John Spargo
Dudley Field Malone
Port of
New York
Prohibition Party
Bishop
Exemption Board Sends 138 Questionnaires Across Regions
The 135 forms sent from the local Exemption Board were dispersed nationwide with counts in Middletown Campbell Hall Wallkill Mont Summers Koselon Maybrook Newburgh Walden and other locations, totaling about 2700. Work remains to complete the remaining questionnaires due to address changes and late applications after documents were mailed.
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Middletown
Campbell Hall
Wallkill
Mont- Sommary
Koselon
Maybrook
Newburgh
Walden
Schenectads
New York
Turnside
Akron
Ohio
Chicago
Marlburg
Wilkenbun
Wayne County dairy industry reels from company failure
Honesdate Pa December 21 milk producers selling to Mutual McDermon laity faced losses after the firm’s failure. Receiverships take over three plants at Shehawken Posatelie and Orville, with 45 days of supply totaling about 1500 dollars. Local officials report county chairmen named for several areas as the old timbers of the industry are examined.
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Honesdate
Nermhera Warne
Tans
Wfo
Mutual McDermon Laity
Chem
van Wan «Ans
Shehawhen
Posatelie
Orville
Valifar
McKenzies Lose Two Actions Against City of Newburgh
Justice Kirschberg Rules against Florence T. McKenzie in two Newburgh suits. City wins both cases with costs to plaintiff. One action challenges street oiling assessments, noted as first of its kind. Second seeks to overturn Fullerton Avenue sewer assessment. no appeal possible.
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Newburgh
BM. HH. Mlrschberg
Supreme Court
Florence T. McKenzie
Tse
Fullerton Avenue
McKenzie
Captain Marvin Dies in Florida in 1911
Liberty reports Capt Harri son Marvin of Co I 143rd Regiment died in St. Petersburg Florida on November 23 1911. He was buried from his Dryden New York home on December 5. Born December 6 1827 he was among the original captains and the last survivor of the regiment’s founding officers. Other contemporary captains listed include William R Bennett Dwight Irvine and Isaac ACM.
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Liberty
Harrison Marvin
St. Petersburg
Fla
Dryden
Marvin
Dreden
143Rd Reet
Co. I
Drycen
Thsrd
Vieasant Lake
Ubee
Uwrd
Uriny
William R. Bennet
Hintchinson
Kansas
Dwight Irivine
Ewearni
Isaac Acm
Hasbrouck
Manufacturing Soxes to Hold the Target Device
The TL Wo Woolsey Company of lavinesion Manet turns out wooden casings for J. M. Mann. The device is used in the Hoateid Farset Traction Read Dy vite and is now being used in several of the nuhings iain in the United States and Canada.
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TL Wo Woolsey Company
Lavinesion Manet
Peekskill Camp Woes Beset New York Guard In Snow
Bad camp conditions and cold wave hardships afflict eighty New York State Guard recruits guarding the Catskill Aqueduct near Peekskill. Rookies aged 18 to 22, posted December 1, slept in a school basement after a blizzard. meals come from a field set. bathing requires a three mile walk to the falls. barracks lag, lumber delays push completion into next week.
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Peekykill
New York State Guard
Catskill Aqueduct
Peekskill
First Provisional Regiment
Whitman
New York
Manhattan
Camp Wells
Peekakill
Fred C. Kuehnle
Peekakil
Crompond Road
Kuelule
McGinty
Kuehnle
Croton Lake
John B. Rose
Aqueduct
No Favoritism Shown In Army Officer Training Camp
A letter from Major General O Roan posted for all to read warns against favoritism in selecting officers for the upcoming Officers Training Camp to begin January 3 and run three months. Enlisted men are urged to report any special favors or influence. such actions will harm the soldier involved and reflect on the values required of an officer.
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Spartanburg
O'Ryan
Glass workers join Red Cross in city drive
The Tothill Cat Glass Co. workers show strong support for the Red Cross, with a large number of employees voluntarily taking out memberships. The effort reflects the working community’s magnanimous spirit and broad participation.
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Red Cross
Tothill Cat Glass Co
Fragments Recall Fritens Lifespan and Diet
Reconstructed OCR fragment describes the Fritens living temperate lives and aging slowly, with longevity linked to their diet. It notes they began aging noticeably around one hundred twenty years and fed mostly on acorns berries and water. The text references Tintarch and general lifestyle elements.
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Tintarch
Here Today and Gone Tomorrow
A mixed collection of home tips and household advice. Instructions cover mending china with white lead, using carriage varnish, gum arabic mixtures, and plaster for repairs. A brief poem about chickens and kitchen scraps appears, plus an address for Home Defense Publicity Committee queries at 285 Mill Street.
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Bridget
Welcomr
Home Defense Publicity Committee
Mill Street
Pourhkesnsic
Grand Jury Bars Indictments In Monroee Port Jervis Cases
A New York grand jury did not indict several men after reports to the Supreme Court in Newhoveh on Thursday afternoon. Names include Jack Metta Volatine liquor tax law Port Monroe John Hadlick grand larceny Port Jervis Edward Geiwnhrimer acaanit Port Jervis Arthur Me Grath assault Port Jervis Paul Ferran belating excise law Monroe Bart Neeworthy voting officer law Warnick Complainia were with a men in the cases of McGrath Nowworthr.
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Supreme Court
Newhoveh
Jack Metta
Classified Fragment From The Times Peea Adverts
Readable bits show an old advertisement line about needs and items available, likely a help wanted or goods listing, with misspellings typical of a historical newspaper fragment. The readable fragment hints at a trade or goods request format common in late edition ads.
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Wadsworth
Benedict
Percy
Watertown
Schenectady
George A. Vintings
State Charities Aid , Association
Dammes Huey
Lenin
Fia
Qvamen
Trisertion
Onatare
Justice
Selleck CO
House of Justice
Old ST. Nick
Gov. Whitman
National
N. Y
Wayne County
L. c. Purdy
Warm J. Tully
Wart Savings
Srnacute
Wiester New York
Orance Counts
John TT Curtin
Wertiele
Sullivan Coeats
Jatars Kilby
Nyack
Berkland
Bitiers
Talmed
Commence
M’kenzies
Captain Marvin
Florida
Middiemen
Reemenaie
Dorace G. Wall
Oanes
Hall
Vassar Girls
Mrs. Jones
Abe
O’ryan
Cap
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