Middletown merchants praise holiday trade best ever
A Times-Press report from Middletown notes universal optimism as merchants and banks report strong year end business through December 24. Shoppers from across the region boosted sales with heavy auto traffic and good road conditions. Officials from Orange County Trust, National Bank, and local stores say deposits rose, stocks moved quickly, and the 1918 holiday season topped previous years, with merchants hopeful for sustained prosperity into 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Comass
Erie
Ontario & Western
Unionville Way
Susquehanna & Western
Sussex
Goshen
Pine Bush
Times-Press
Reiiv
Frank Harding
Orange County Trust Company
Mr. Harding
Maddletown
Oullook
Werchants’ National Hook
Walter L. Beneuici
Mr. Benedict
Harding
Via
Quberpiex
Adrian H. Crawford
The
Araxfora Furniture Co
Bern
Everglads
K. Kitmer Aistead
Warwin S. Lounsoury
Carson & ‘Lowner
Siuck
Tess
Evers
Mrr
Zounsuury
Mestimaule Beneft
Luddietown
Benjausn &, Vausickle
Sludie
Vausickle
Minsietoym
Wanocke
Tetepis
Adterians
Aiong
Nate Nea
Carol Singing at Linden Hall Brightens Rainy Evening
Christmas carol singing at Linden Hall drew a small crowd yet showed strong spirit. Miss Mary McShane trained the children led by conductor Mathew J. Baird with Grace Harman as soloist and a musicians ensemble. The program featured carols and images from a screen including a large electric star and a Christmas tree.
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Linden Hall
Snte
Mary McShane
Mathew J. Baird
Grace C. Harman
H. Sweezy
Wiliam Cornelius
Jeshichem
Christ
Harman Sans
Baird Ming
Ghee
America
United Voice
Joung
Old
Widiente
Holmen Music
Oceana
Federaion
LittIe Boy Hart By Brother's Axe
A five year old boy, Rooil Stewart, grandson of Cyris Stewart of Parkeville, was severely mangled by his older brother who was chopping a tree with an axe. He was taken to Thrall Hospital where treatment continues and the full extent of his injuries remains undetermined.
Home for Christmas I men return from France
Middletown honors Twenty seventh Division veterans Bugler N A Potter Arthur D Tompkins and Frank F Carey arriving from overseas. Potter wounded by a machine gun bullet in the knee helmet fragment, Werley recovering after multiple injuries. All patients in hospitals in Dartford and Hoboken, with Potter noting German troops probing the line and enemy looting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
France
Netown
N. A. Potter
Arthur D. Tompkins
St Mary's Hospital
Hoboken
N. J
New York
Royal Mar Sea
White Star Line
Potter and
Lisameeage
U. S
Dartford
England
United “States
Frank 4. Carey
Linden Avenue
Middletowna
A. & Bare Hospital No 37
Bugler Potter
Tueler Potter
Dill H. Werley
Company I
Werley
Dreadnaughts Arrive in New York Harbor Review
Associated Press reports Arizona and other superdreadnaughts, led by Admiral Mays, steam into New York harbor for a victory parade. Tens of thousands line the shore as the fleet anchors between 53rd and 123rd streets. British ship Saxonia brings 1,490 sick and wounded officers and men from Liverpool.
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Associated
New York
Arizona
Admiral Mays
America
New York Harbor
Daniele Ad
Hudson
53Th
123Th Streets
Ernest Drew Shoots Woman and Kills Self on Christmas
Port Jervis December 26 Ernest Drew 36 of 117 Hammond street shot Mrs Marie Haugh 35 Orchard street twice then killed himself in a Christmas related incident witnessed by none and leaving Mrs Haugh in critical condition. She sought help at her mother's house before hospital transfer. Drew died at the scene. Police and undertaker details noted with family history including prior husband death and separation from his wife.
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Times-Press
Port Jervis
Ernest Drew
Hammond Street
Marie Haugh
Orchard Street
Pres
Haugh
Drew
Mary Ackerman
St. Francis Hospital
Terwillger
Hough
Victory Dance At State Armory
Christmas night event at the State Armory to aid the Day Nursery drew many attendees including out of town visitors. National Guard Music by Tannert's orchestra provided entertainment while volunteers from local clubs oversaw refreshments and publicity. Mrs. W. E. Cross chaired the event with multiple committees aiding, and soldiers in attendance were warmly welcomed.
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State Armory
National Guard
Tannert
Monroe
W. E. Cross
Mol 4A
Styder
Parline Stem
Richard DP
Clemson Ticket
John Bricht
WH. Donning
P. BR
Balienhenn
Canfrel
Tieman
Atimngtt Coimilier
S de Wht
Reesell Wincins
Threat to Harm Father Leads to Arrest in Pulion iret
Charles Hadponck, aged 2h years, of Pulion iret, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge. The incident began at his home where he menaced his father William Hashreich with harm and was later remanded before Recorder Starr Wet. Percival Pennett and LeClercq carried out the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hadponck
Pulion Iret
William
Hashreich
Taewan Aberacet
Ujyen
Percival Pennett
LeClercq
Children Are Made Happy By Elks Christmas Gift Drive
Middletown Lodge No 1 and the Protective Order of Elks distributed shoes stockings candy nuts and fruit to about 280 needy children in Ubia city on Christmas morning. Recipients were aided at the Elks Home on South Street with donors honored for the effort. Sixty eight lodge members are in military service. gratitude was expressed as the holiday fund expanded. Committee members included George B Marks William F Borce Howard Start and others from Liberty and Surbex New Jersey regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Lodge
Hone, Valent and Protective Order of
Elbe
Ubia City
Elks’ Home
South Street
FL van Sickle
F. A. Monaghan
Aaron Samuels
Elks
George B. Marks
William F. Borce
Howard M. Start
John DB. McCoach
John H. Morrison
W. J. Finan
St. Goshen
M. J. McGibbon
Liberty
F. C. Dickson
Surbex
N. J
Walter Dorland
Hubertiile
U S Officer at Base Hospital Bereft of Child
Mr and Mrs Ro W Reaty of 15% Boveton avene mourn the death of their two years six months old child from pneumonia. Survived by parents sister Rah Igintez six years old. Officer connected with Federal hospital at Otteville. Body to be interred at Char iette. Family supported by friends and Daily Thought.
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W. Reaty
Boveton
Chariette
Nooo
Ailes
Chavintte
Sailes
Royalty Welcomed as Wilson Arrives at Buckingham Palace
President and Mrs. Wilson reach Dover and London in a grand royal reception. The procession from the station to the palace is lined with guard regiments and cheering crowds as King George and Queen Mary greet the visitors. Wilson is moved by the display of allied troops.
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Mrs. Wilson
Buckingham Palace
London
Associated Press London
Wilson
Calais
Palace
King George
Queen Mary
Princess Mary
Bover
Dover
England
Mirs
Duke of Connaught
Amercan
Devis
Brinsumabans
Dor Earl Reading
Esterdas
Englard
Great Britain
Hed Palace
Berlin
Amsterdam
Alexander
Franzer
Berbo
Kiel
Berio
Fchtiae
Peports
Guanis
Lieut J W Sloat Receives Hero Medal
A damaged letter from Freere te Mire announces Lieut J W Sloat of the 2053 Armyman Train is honored with a hero medal. Sloat, a former educator at Widdletown Schools, trained at Platesiork Officers Camp and earned his commission in the Officers' Training Camp.
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Freere Te Mire
Skat
Breetirs
Eia
Cate
Liedemant
Sioat
Ammanitin
Brateryum
Sloat
Widdletown
Platesiork
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Tomormor
Bogart
Ness
Mr. Bogan
Peter Tad
Raobuc
Wiliam C. Herbert
ALE Ragaics, Inc. Tresaper « Herber. Tusnakers
Herbert
Middieown
Thini
Carol
Litte Boy
Hart
Brother
CO. I Men
Tompkins
Potter
Private Carey
Sergeant Collins
Overseas Service
Mamie Haugh
Frank A. Garey
the Elks
Daily Thought
Eeery
Cervantes
Lieut
J. W. Sloat
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