Grand Jury Marks Time in Newburgh Election Case
In Newburgh prosecutors delay presenting several election fraud cases to the December Grand Jury. District Attorney Hirschberg plans to become Special Deputy Attorney General while the panel, led by Charles Kaune, marks time without indictments as Inspector Edward Lockwood and others face ongoing scrutiny. Wygant, Republican City Committee chair, seeks to answer charges.
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Newburgl
Hirschberg
Newburgh
Charles Kayne
Montgomery
Justice Platt
Stang
Kaune
Henry Kohli
Edward Lockwood
John Deisseroth
Joseph McDowell
John Lockshin
Messrs. Hill
Roth
Partridge
Fifth Ward
William J. Wygant
Republican City Committee
Orange County
Attroney Hirschberg
Wysant
Gantline
Murder Trial in Supreme Court Starts Monday
Newburgh December 21 Trial of Charles Herbert Conklin 17 charged with first degree murder in the September 23 killing of Ernest Wright Mountainville farmer and cattle dealer began in Supreme Court Justice Platt presiding A jury of twelve was selected from a panel of fifty witnesses including relatives of both the accused and deceased were subpoenaed Conklin is defended by J D Wilson District Attorney Hirschberg and Assistant District Attorney Greig lead the prosecution
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Newburgh
Charles Herbert Conklin
Ernest Wright
Mountainville
Supreme Court
Justice Platt
Cecil Casmian
Harry B. Davis
Chester
John W. Horton
Wailskill
David E. Conklin
Tuxello
Weasley Bookstayer
Crawford
J. H. Youngblood
James H. Brooks
Wawayanda
Robert Scott
Montgomery
N. J. Lemon
Wallkill
Elias G. Masten
George Whitlock
Deerpark
Richard Bewick
Young Conklin
J. D. Wilson
Attorner Hirschberg
Autotnes Greig
Randall Takes Over North End Garage in Middletown
Sam T. Randall, proprietor of the West Ead Garage, has purchased the North End Garage Corporation and will run it with his existing automobile business. He controls regional distribution for MecehEt Chandler and Chistelet curs and acts as exclusive agent for the Franklin line. Randall plans nine new 1418 models for demonstration and sale Friday, underscoring his focus on customer service and mechanical knowledge.
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Sam T. Randall
West Ead
Florida
North End Garage Corporation
Mr. Randall
Te MecehEt
Chandler
Chistelet
Jor Tie Frankin
Middletown
Randall
George Washington crewman visits Middletown on furlough
Walter Gauthers of 111 Beacon Street, a water tender on the George Washington, arrived in Middletown on a six day furlough after the ship returned from Europe with about 2 000 soldiers from the Cyclone Division and 968 sick and wounded aboard. He visited J D Little at 366 North Street and he once shook hands with the President. Sgt David Devore of Fort Hamilton will arrive home for holidays. Miss Isabella Carson, Red Cross nurse in England, reports convalescing officers and plans to remain in Europe.
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Walter 4. Gauthers
Beacon Street
George Washington
President
Mrs. Wilson
Europe
Middletown
New York
Mr. Cauthers
J. D. Little
North Street
Cauthers
Indiana
Laura Devore
Royce Avenue
David Devore
Fort Hamilton
Virginia
Isabella Carson
Red Cross
England
George C. Carson
Wickham Avenue
Miss Carson
United States
Haly
Middletown forms Industrial Committee to seek local US Employment Service
At a City Hall meeting the Industrial Committee decided to apply for a local United States Employment Service office in Middletown. The group will survey employment in the area, using the Chamber of Commerce as a temporary agency to collect data and distribute forms. Members include James M. Ball as chairman and Dr H C MecBrair as vice-chairman, with Greene joining the panel.
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United States Employment Service
Middletown
United States Service Office
Chamber of Commerce
H. C. MecBrair
G. D. Theleen
James M. Ball
C. S. Fellows
Thomas Pendell
J. O. Bradney
A. E. Hopkins
John Schindler
A. M. Kidd
Charles
B. Buck
George Bowers
L. C
Greene
Farm Bureau
Chain Stores to Control Trade Warned by FTC Chief
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Clover warned before the House Interstate Commerce Committee in Washington that competitive wholesale and retail grocers could be wiped out in a decade if trends continue. He cited packing industry domination and argued federal controls may be needed to curb rising “domestic commercial imperialism.”
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Clover
Federal Trade Commission
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Washington
Colver
Taplaiy Salting
Colver Aetc
Belives
Culver
Annapolis Entrance Exams For Congressman Plait's Nominee
A notice states a competitive examination for admission to Annapolis will be held in the Post Office Building, Newborsh, on Saturday January 11 at 9 am. The Congressman has one appointment. a second may be available for three alternatives to take exams February 19 and April 16, with potential future opportunities.
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Annapolis
Newborsh
Sam
Christmas programs and business boom in Middletown churches
A large First Presbyterian Sunday School Christmas program featured songs and recitations led by teachers and students, with prizes for perfect attendance and gifts from the Get-One Club. Local merchants report record December and holiday sales, attributing gains to community support and Times-Press advertising, despite a brief post-fire stock shortage.
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First Presbyterian Church
Viola L. Shaw
W. Hoyt
Moses Styers
Robert Ketcham
Alice Kitch
Jeannette Crisdell
Vivian Hell
Janice Ball
John V. Demerest Dry Goods Co to Have More Room
The John V. Demerest Dry Goods Co will occupy vacated offices at 44 North Street in the Argus Building on King Street, dedicating the entire building to the store. The move follows Servin & Cox leaving. the expansion will accommodate growing trade and space needs.
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John V. Demerest Dry Goods Co
Servin & Cox
North Street
Argus
King Street
John V. Demerest Dry Goods Company
Officers Elected by the Searsville Grange No 7005
Searsville Grange No 1905 has elected officers for 1919. Master H T Baker Overseer George Empt Lecturer Eva M Glean Steward S 4 Richardson Assistant Steward Harry Empt Chaplain H C Crist Treasurer Mrs H L T Baker Secretary O J Carte Gaiekeeper Leonard Miller veres Maudle Puzrerald Pamela Hazel Baker L A Steward Mrs Leizh Orens Pianist Flazel Baker Treasurer H P Senec Commercial Secretaries Hazel Baker
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Searsville Grange
H. T. Baker
George Empt
Eva M. Glean
Stewart—S. 4
Richardson
Harry Empt
H. C. Crist
HL T. Baker
O. J. Carte
Leonard Millerveres
Maudle Puzrerald
Pamera
Hazel Baker
Flora
H. D. Crist
L. A Steward
Leizh Orens
Flazel
Trasien-H. P. Senec
Commercial Seestiarys
LOCAL NOTES FROM WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS DECEMBER EVENTS
White Sulphur Springs items note Sunday services and classes at several church groups. Mrs G Roberson and Mrs CG W Joyner are listed for upcoming meetings in late December and early January. The community reports visits, illness, and a Chicago trip for Mrs BOT Smith. An engagement is announced for Alberta Baldwin of Warrick and Roy Coursen of Newton New Jersey.
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White Sulphur Springs
Epworth League
The
Red Cross
Mra
G. Roberson
Ladies Aid Society
Mra. CG
W. Joyner
Mrr
George Cox
Caiskilla
Eben HG
Ann Koistin
Bot. Smith
Chicaro
Donald
E. N. Baldwin
Warrick
Alberta
Coursen i Roy
Newton, N. J
December sales boom boosts Middletown merchants
Merchants across Middletown report record December gains with Demerest Dry Goods noting almost double last year’s figures and storeowners praising a peak holiday season. Times-Press confirms broad street observations as 1919 outlook turns positive.
Victory Dance at Montgomery Friday Evening
Montgomery December 26 A Victory Dance will be held in the Grange Hall on Friday evening. Moulds orchestra will play for the occasion. Tickets cost 1 00 a couple including the war tax. Miss Suldah Thompson a nurse-student at Willard Parker Hospital in New York is visiting her people here and has recovered from scarlet fever. A Month's Mind Service was held at St Marys Church for Mrs Daniel A Shater. Reverend Francis C Lewes officiated. Mrs Florence Kennedy of Newart NJ returned home after a visit. Clyde Jennings stationed at Quantico VA on ten days furlough at his parents home. Sergeant Henry C Andrews of Camp McClellan AL visiting wife here for ten days.
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Montgomery
Grange Hall
Mould
Suldah Thompson
Willard-Parker
New York
Clyde Jennings
Quantico
Washington, D. C
Marine Corps
Isaac Jennings
Henry C. Andrews
Camp McCicllan
Anniston
Ala
Grange Officers Elected for 1919 At Bullville
Bullville Grange No. 1962 has elected officers for 1919 led by Maeter Wilmot Rumsey as Overseer and Harold Tice as Lecturer. Other posts include Mrs H Henberg as Lecturer, Edmund Youngs as Steward, Harvey Crawford as Assistant Steward, Mrs W Trumble as Chaplain, Walter Trumble as Treasurer, Frank C Martin as Secretary, H Slenders as Gate Keeper, Mrs H Tice as Ceres, Mrs F Martin as Pomona, Miss Harlet Green as Broward as Lady Assistant, and F Deich as Trustee. Three new members added Dec 11. The society meets Mondays. church services by Rev. Piper Sundays.
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Bullville
Bullville Grange
Maeter—Wilmot Rumsey
Harold Tice
H. Ihenberg
Edmund Youngs
Harvey Crawford
W. Trumble
Walter Trumble
Frank C. Martin
Martin Fiora
Ferguson
Broward
Harlet Green
Deich
Uukville Gringe
Piper
Cornwall
W. Evans
Taceidaz
Christmas at the Hospital glows with gifts and revelry
City on the Hill hosts a Christmas at the hospital with ample meals, mince pies prepared by volunteers, and dances. Dr and Mrs Woodman attend with daughters, and staff supervise decorations across Assembly Hall and West Group. A Navy Army gathering fills the event with social rounds and a demobilization stopover.
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Jandel Arnott
Catherine Low
MA Woodman
McWilliams
Ashley
Williams
Hospital
Assembly Hall
Ashley Hall
Red Cross
Pavilion One
Talcott Hall
Pavilion
Masonic Paper Reaches Home From France After Loss
A note from Secretary I. 2. Taylor of Hofmanidge Maine reports a Masonic certificate found in France after wartime havocs. The document belonged to Corporal John Howard Suit, Co. 1, and was recovered in a warehouse in this city. Howard Cowles requests notification on receipt.
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Taylor
Hofmanidge
Calais
France
Hollman Lodge
Ale ‘Middletowns
U.S.A
Issenek
X.Y. National Guards Division
Howard Comics, Fintchers Co
Aieeican
Charles W. Stitt
Winne Family Hails Soldier's Return From England
James D. Winne, of Co. C 106th Infantry, who spent winter at Spartanburg and went overseas last May from Newport News, Virginia, reportedly reached Hull England after leaving Dulmen prison camp in Westphalia. A cable from New York city confirms his release and expected home for Christmas, with tales of escapes and wartime travels.
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Mattie H. Winns
New York City
Warwick
Hull
England
James Davis Winne
Dulmen
Westphalia
Russia
Holland
Rotterdam
Yorkshire
Liverpool
Winne
Co. C, 106Th Infantry
Spartanburg
Newport News
Virginia
Limburg-on-the-Lawn
District Deputy Visits Masonic Lodges in Area
M. R. Sitter of Suffern District Deputy Grand Master of the Orange and Rockland Masonic District will visit Goshen Lodge No. 865 on Monday evening Jan G Warwick Lodge No. 543 on Tuesday evening Jan 14 Hoffman Lodge No. 412 on Tuesday evening Jan 21 Hudson River Lodge No. 607 Newcureh on Feb 3 Wallkill Lodge No. 627 Walden on Feb 19 Ramapo Lodge No. 589 Suffern March 25 homecoming.
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M. R. Sitter
Suffern
Orange and Rockland
Goshen
Ramapo
36960 Baseballs For the Soldiers
New York December 26 a large shipment of athletic goods sent overseas to American soldiers includes 36960 baseballs 2830 bats 10269 pairs of socks 3131 mitts 100 sets of bases 266 masks 931 protectors 5000 score cards and 1085 rule books. The entire 34 item shipment valued at 173334.61 dollars was dispatched in November by the Y M C A to aid troops overseas.
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New York
France
England
Colleges Urge Reform of College Sports
Dean William McClellan of the University of Pennsylvania Athletic Council calls for broad changes in college sports including more recreation fields and athletic facilities for all students, removal of training tables and buses, and holding intercollegiate heats within term time as war demands reshape the system.
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Philadelphia
William McClellan
University of Pennsylvania Athletic Council
Pennsylvania
National Collegiate Athletic Association
New York
Captain T McKay Home in Newburgh on Leave
Captain William Johnston McKay of the Transportation Department United States Engineers Corps arrived in Newburgh at four o'clock Sunday afternoon after securing a ten day leave from France. He learned by cable of his wife’s critical illness and made immediate preparations for home, but records indicate Mrs. McKay had died before he departed for the United States.
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Newburgh
Willian Johnston
Adrian Authouse Dead in Newburgh Home
Adrian Authouse of Newburgh died at his home on Sunday evening. He was born December 26, 1847, in Ossining Westchester County and would have been 75 years old in four days. He is survived by two daughters Meta who lives at home and Mrs William Telier. He spent many years as a traveling salesman and had wide acquaintances.
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Adrian Authouse
Newburgh
Det
Adrian Ast House
Mr. Authouse
Meta
William
Telier
Pulse rates in domestic animals by age and activity
The text gives normal heart rates for horses cattle sheep and goats and notes pulse speeds rise in young animals with excitement and during exercise. It states pulse is higher during activity and immediately after exercise than at rest.
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Hors
Soung
Tall Trees Compare Heights Across Global Forest Giants
The tallest California hicrees stand at about three hundred and fifty feet, while giant gum trees in Australia and British Columbia often exceed four hundred feet. A felled specimen in southeast Australia reportedly measured four hundred and seven feet.
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California
Australia
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