Memorial tribute to William Coterell of Newburgh
A December 21, 1918 notice honors William Coterell head of Coldwell Lawn Mower Co in Newburgh Orange County. It recalls his business zeal public service as commissioner and his genial nature his singing voice and popularity among friends across the United States. It notes President Wilson’s ideals and their inspirational impact on Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodmath
William
Coterell
Coldwell Lawn Mower Company
Newburgh
Orange County
Nouwburgh
Coldwell
Grendy
United States
Uiude
Coldwela
Offce Ag &Anervis
Abratean
Lincoln
Wilson
Ilero
Dhoir Agency
Woolrow Wit Aun
Ube Mag
Hans Teqome
White House
Literty Loan
Thale
War torn era quotes and local notices from Elmira era
A collage of wartime reflections mentions Red Cross demobilization, American manpower, and German ships seen in New York. Notes on weather, Christmas trade in rural districts, and Middletown Victory housing progress. Honors Sergeant Arthur Hasbrouck, wounded in eight battles and awarded the French citation.
Hen Receives Credit and Calls for Poultry Drive
The WWI era praise for the American hen as a saver and conserver prompts a push for reconstruction era poultry farming. The Food Administration urges more poultry production to meet high military hospital demand with minimal risk and short supply chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rout
Coop
Food Administration Bureau
Frivols Wonder and Public Virtue in Near Years Notes
A fragmentary column blends satirical dialogue with political commentary. It references President Wilson and public trust, notes exposure of his image in motion pictures, and mentions an Amalgamated Association group planning New Year resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALA
Haesell Winsina
Prank Wan
George HW
Rackett
Letter from Corporal Kellogg on Armistice and homeward hopes
Corporal Walter D Kellogg Radio Section Signal Corps writes from France to his family noting the Armistice news and celebrations. He describes quiet streets, French excitement, and talks of possibly returning home soon. He mentions Verdun Nancy Langres Magny and December plans before noting training and equipment changes. He closes with remarks on quotes about reason and silent greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Kellogg
Radio Section
Signal Corps
A. DB
Beljave
Ald
Tour
France
Verdun
Langres
Magny
Nancy
Art Portrayed Models Seek Steady Work
A fragmented listing shows art models seeking steady jobs with pay quotes like six to ten dollars an hour and higher rates for special tasks. Text references prices, duties, and possible job categories in a garbled late issue.
Car Thieves Reported Busy Near Campbell Hall
Campbell Hall December reports a spate of thefts including eight pairs of ladies shoes found in a barn, with no owners. Authorities suspect storage delay or near cemetery stash. Further thefts on BE & J trains yield whiskey, shoes, and other goods. Floyd McCormick discovers 10,000 cigars stolen from a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Hall
Ebbenezer Bull
Alexander
Floyd McCormick
Fred L Stratton Named Monticello Postmaster
Fred L Stratton of Monticello has been named postmaster to fill the vacancy created by the removal of H Blake Stratton. His appointment lasts until the postmaster examination and a successor is chosen from the examiner candidates. The Watchman notes Stratton accuses local stores of failed competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Stratton
Monticello
H. Blake Stratton
Mr. Stratton
Stratton
Porimaster
Lieut Hawkins Dies at Warwick Home
Lieut Charles F. Hawkins died at his Warwick home Saturday morning after influenza illness. He was a professor of chemistry at Wil Rema College and a chemist during wartime service with the Hein Caronnesion in Releinas. Funeral services were held at his Warwick residence Tuesday afternoon at 2:23 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaen
Charles FL Hawkins
Warwick
Preumona
Wil Rema College
Washington Walte
Releinas
Warwick Tursdey Afernoon
Otlock
Fragmentary Note on Personal Obstacle Perception
The text reads as a fragmented reflection on how most people view obstacles as things to overcome. It suggests a shift toward focusing on inner clarity and steady effort rather than rushing to remove every barrier. The handwriting and structure imply a diary-like musing rather than a formal report.
Fragmented notes on cheese wrapping and taste test
The text describes wrapping cheese with wax paper and a tight fold, followed by a mention of a tasting scenario. It notes a numeric value 45.6 and references a vinegar effect on taste, though the meaning is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleoes
Supervisors Name Papers Designations and Salary Raises
At the Board of Supervisors meeting on Friday a special order designated newspapers for official printing and canvass work. They confirmed Republican and Democratic nominations for elections, approved bonds for sheriff-elect and county clerk-elect, reviewed charity reports, and tentatively raised several county officer salaries for 1919. The day closed with further resolutions on roads, the Middletown Children’s Home sale, and Storm King property sales. The session adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden
Board of Supervisors
Port Jervis Daily Union
Warwick Valley Dispatch
Walden Citizen-Herald
Orange County Herald
Middletown Times-Press
Goshen
Independent Republican
George F. Gregg
Republican County Committee
Robert J. Hock
H. W. Chadeayne
Democratic County Committee
John H. Corwin
W. M. Leonard
George F. Groze
Supreme Court
W. F. Durrard
H. E. Shack
Alice Stanton
Hannah Barton
Katherine Geib
Sacre
Nccess
James Scott, Jr
T. R. Hyde
E. A. Cosgrove
B. A. Lockwood
John J. Toth
C. W. Gillespis
EFSTI
Bell Children’s Home
Charles H. Smith
Deisseroth
Highway Committee
Newburgh Auto Club
Newburgh-Belmville
Messrs. Fiend, Ball and Marin
Middletown
Storm King Stone Company
Hume
A. F P. Altameisr
John Deisseroth
S Patterson
Hizhwar
Mir
Mushidh
Et Taree
W F Brash
Newharch
Newharch Op Meteoh
Toth
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Grange Cotety
Ayer
Red Cross
America
Norway
Germany
Pecter
New York
Mtoo
THE
MUMIA
StarGazette
Prairiy
Villacon
Elmira Merchanta
New York State
Ho Owi
Arthur Hasbrouck
George Hasbrouch
Ook Pati
Battler
wnoEle Rei
Heng
Charma
Ike
Luke M
Luke
G. Francola Fino
Amalgamated Asenciation of
P. Wallace Dawkins
Grand
Amalgamated
Fge Hiemlt
Thomas
Rogers
Tom
Ifo
Leslie Alan Taylor
Ram Oberman
Porkey
Warton
Mr. Lounsbury
Om Kauker
Ate Halytead
Lounsbury
Thury
Haro
B.A. Taylor
Itv
London Bridge
Prigon
Tianal
Dalightad
Walter
Sir Walter Scott
Nyat
Theodore Lyman Frost
Fred L. Stratton
Lieut
Hawkins
Renee Vana
Employes
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