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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1917

Page

4

Hoppe Crowned Greatest World Champion in Billiards

The article extols Willie Hoppe as the greatest world champion in billiards, noting his near perfection, calm demeanor, and consistent superiority under varying conditions. It traces his era, contrasts with past champions, and mentions his origins in Cornwall, New York, as a local pro.

Willie Hoppe John K. Sullivan Jam Corbett Bob Kltvelmmans Jim Jeffies Joe Gans Lut Une Nelson Terry McGovern Abe Attell Frank Wateh Maurice McLoughlin Ty Gobb Mike Kelly Hoppe Driet Kame Ant Hoppe Maurice Vigneans Hid Umea Hane Billard Coom Hopye

Seaweed Based Material for Sound Proofing Debuts at School

A music school builds a new soundproofing panel from seaweed treated with heat and fireproofing. The project, led by Sage, showcases a unique bio based approach to acoustics in modern classrooms and rehearsal spaces.

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Toward a Profit in Crabbing Teow

Fragmentary OCR notes show phrases about crabbing and profit, with unclear dialogue and possible misreadings. The text references attempts to maintain a pretense and mentions taking something home, but lacks coherent events, names, or a clear reportable item. No decisive actions or outcomes are evident.

Paneral director services and contact details listed

The clipping lists a funeral director and a warranty manager with addresses in New York City and nearby areas. It provides phone numbers and offices at 11 North St, National Carker Co offices, and 14 Bank 29th Street with miscellaneous care notes and services.

William T. Coakelaus Foaem Ang Ganvanner Pareiors North St Wrench Géice Oewile New York Ofice National Carker Co Bani Marway Hill Lady Acsmant

Milk Quarantine and Public Health Cooperation Urged

A historical notice urges strict milk quarantine and public cooperation to ensure safe dairy supply. It discusses control measures, regulation, and the need for clean cows and equipment, with calls for improved pasteurization, bottling hygiene, and accountability of handlers. The piece notes 11 dealers and 41 producers supplying the city and stresses community support for safety standards.

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City Officials Clear Desks in Corruption Probe

City officials moved to clear desks as a corruption inquiry widened. Incumbent candidates and associates faced scrutiny over contracts and pay, with investigations extending to public works and water operations. The record notes ongoing deliberations and potential resignations amid the probe.

Christmas entertainment delights Graham church crowd

The Bible School of Graham's Church staged a Christmas program on Christmas Eve led by the church choir and teachers. Rev. Riders and James A. R. Dickson received a $160 purse from the congregation. The event featured costumes and recitations as plans progressed despite railway delays. The church plans a service next Sunday with a service flag presentation for local boys serving in the country, about 20 stars.

Bible School Graham's Christus James A. R. Dickson Hig Henry Veutelin Mati Chas Regdruss Society Charles Haugh W. R. Taugh H. Smith U. S. Navy Westin Smith Charlies Godfrey Mr. Smith France James Mance Richard Hall Liberty Charles Mance Marion Ellis Mortis Lloyd Wellsboro M. E. Church W. H. Jones

Bloomingburg Holiday Gathering and Local Notes

The Bloomingburg report recalls a December gathering at Mrs. Martha Short’s home with Corporal and Mrs. G F Short in attendance. It mentions arrivals from New York, a bountiful dinner, farm updates, Christmas events at the Grange, and various neighbors visiting relatives during the holiday season.

Bloomingburg Martha Short G. F. Short New York City Trulm No. 1 Ktvom Wiliam McDowell New York Lacy Houten Harrison Ella Teilat Gam Thal Hospital Odell Jason Seager Christ Jamra HH. Sevholt Mildred Caples Norman Cryer Charlee Godfoes Joe Tim Anna Knapp James Green Misa Mina Nowhouse

Colonial Farm changes hands in Montgomery County sale

William L. Whigam sold the Colonial Farm of 149 acres in the Goodwill area to Eamond Sears of Blooming Grove. Possession and deed delivery occur March 15, 1918. Sears plans a home and to raise full blood Ayrshire cattle. The farm is noted as a historic landmark amid local notices of prayer services, skating, and stray dog incidents.

Montgomery William L. Whigam Eamond Sears Blooming Grove Ross Eilion Union Mil N. J Charles Sparks Wellington Sparks Eric Smith Epicopal Church EL R Tracey Mather Isracnee Isbelia Ravion Mars Matearet Hamtend New York Watrict Avers Yonkers

Learning to take smoke is like medicine to Jem

A brief note compares smoking to medicine, noting difficulty and lack of pleasure in taking either. The remark suggests the challenge of adopting smoking as a habit and mirrors it with an equally unappealing process. It appears as a fragment from a Times Press want ad context.

Men Equipped for Training Not Fighting Says O'Ryan

General John F. O'Ryan told the Senate Military Committee that American troops in France and training camps are adequately equipped for training but not for fighting. He urged two more months of training, emphasized the need for heavier artillery, and noted heavy paper work and nursing adequacy concerns at Camp Cody and Camp Wadsworth.

Washington America France Senate Military Committee John F. O’ryan New York National Guard Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg S. C O'Near O’ryan O'Ryan Wadsworth Hitchcock Omaha Camp Cody Deming N. M Benator Pershing O'Hyan Senator Chamberlain Senator Weeks O Ryan Kirby General O'Ryan Chamberlain

Unionville Presbyterian Church News and Schedule

Unionville Presbyterian Church invites worshippers to Sunday school at 10 a m and the Lord's Supper at 11 a m. Session meets 10:20 in the library for unite.adults and children may attend Christian Endeavor at 6:45 with a New Year message at 7:30. Topic What We Should Place Our Names To Junior Endeavor Wednesday 4 to 5 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p m. Strangers welcome to all services.

Unionville Presbyterian Unionville Presbyterian Church Joseph MacInnes Christian Endeavor

Double Wedding in a Brooklyn Home

Two couples wed at 617 1th street Brooklyn under Rev Joseph winclanes at high noon on December 24. Harriet Gertrude Beemer wed Edgar Lyon Nugent and Margaret Marie Hemm over wed William Corwin Hanford. Ceremonies at the McNeil home with rings and a wedding dinner then a Southbound honeymoon. Service at Burlingham M E Church December 30 at 2 30 p m features story and song The Littlest Son.

Unionville Joseph Winclanes 1Th Street Brooklyn Harriet Gertrude Beemer Edgar Lyon Nugent Margaret Marie Hemmover William Corwin Hanford R. C. McNeil South

Unionville Christmas Visits and Local Notices

Unionville residents share holiday moments with relatives from Dover New Jersey Youngstown Ohio and nearby towns. A Campfire Girls dance is scheduled for January 4 and well known local workers receive holiday gifts. The Times-Press ad reminds readers to use the want columns.

Unionville Peter Northrup Dover N. J Elizabeth Northrup Youngstown Ohio P. T. Northrup Main Hendershot O'Neill Misell New York James Howe Manning Walter N. VanSickle Newton Clarence Elston Middletown Roy Fiston Newburgh Grange Hall J. H. Foiltips Hires’ Condensery

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