Lawson Hose Company veterans mark silver anniversary
Goshen May 29 The Lawson Hose Company of Newburgh celebrated its 25th anniversary with a silver jubilee banquet at the New Orange Hotel. About 50 Old Guard members attended, traveling by automobile, with officers from 25 years ago in attendance. Also included are notes of local happenings and various visits.
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Newburgh Company
New Orange Hotel
Goshen
Lawson Hose Company
Newburgh
New Orange
Charley” Burant
Old Guard
George F. Hill
William ©. Peck
Frank E. Forsyth
J. C. Fleming
Nelson Marsh
Fred Whitaker
Garr Hall
Garr Athletic Association
John J. Lee
Anna Dalton
Rita Morgan
Ella Moran
Bessie Dalton
Cecil Silva
William Welch
James Moran
Mary Nash
Edward J. Riverxamp
William Kenney
Frank Reddington
Thomas For
Harold Farrell
Robert Hackett
War on Caterpillars Aide From State Dept of Agriculture
In a May 28 1975 letter Charles S Wilson of the New York State Department of Agriculture notes tent caterpillars are widespread and often not injurious, urging property owners to manage locally while offering circulars and assistance as needed Senator John D Stivers had sought guidance for residents facing depredations and Belgian relief is acknowledged with a $15 donation from the High School group.
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John D. Stivers
Charles S. Wilson
State Department of Agriculture
State of New York Department of Agriculture
Albany
Middletown
N. Y
Charles
Never Too Lats and the Kath Tahadte Society Case
A fragmented report outlines a dispute between the Kath Tahadte Society and a Young Man with allegiances or conflicts implied. The text mentions names and a Greek element tied to eighty Phila Celonia Leger, but details are unclear.
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Kath Tahadte Societe
Tam Sisis-Eeten
Philacelonia Leger
Italians Capture Three Passes and More Villages
Italian troops push into Carinthia claiming three mountain passes and fourteen villages seized. A submarine was sunk by Italian torpedoes and a raid disrupted Trieste Nabresina rail lines. Front reports note advances along the Tyrol Trentino line and occupation of Grado near the Adriatic.
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Rome
Carinthia
Triest- Nabresina
Triel
Frienli
War Office
Tagino
Trentino
Grado
Adriatic
Goritz
Tyrol-Trentine
Tonale
Asiezo
Chitee Citer
Lake
Idro
Lakes
Garda
Tezze
Val Supama
Themeelece
Carniola
Friuli
Grailo
Trieste Nehring
Rest Room for Visitors at Horton Memorial Preschitet
A public notice states a rest room for visitors will open next week at the Horton Memorial Pres- Chitet. The facility aims to provide basic amenities. residents are invited to use the new facilities during visiting hours.
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Soria
Wana Horton Memorial
Vanderbilt Will Filed for Probate in New York
The will of multimillionaire Alfred G. Vanderbilt was filed for probate. It leaves $2,000,000 to his second wife Margar et Emerson Vanderbilt and a further million outside the inter nuptial contract. It directs trusts for his children by the second wife and assigns major properties to the second wife, with art to the eldest son and other estates to various heirs. The estate value is estimated over $50,000,000.
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New York
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Lusitania
Margaret Emerson Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
London
Oakland Farm
A. G. Vanderbilt
Newport
W. H. Vanderbilt
Sagamore Lodge
Mr. Vanderolt
Adirondack Mountains
Moose River
England
Mr. Vanderbilt
A. G. Vanderbilt, Jr
George Vanderbilt
Death notices from Liberty area obituaries 1900s style
Thaddeus J. Jackson of Bethel, longtime Liberty contractor, found dead in bed last Monday. Survived by widow and daughter Olive, funeral from sister in law's home on Lake street, interment at Jefferson. Also notices for Orin Watters of Crystal Run, Samuel Dickson of Philadelphia, and Adam Pintler of White Lake detailing deaths, birthplaces, survivals, and funeral plans.
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Thaddeus J. Jackson
Liberty
Bethel
Olive
T. J. Hewlett
Jefferson
O. L. Hoberts
Lake Street
Joseph Chasey
Orin Watters
C. H
Mitford J
Hazel E
Erbin
Crystal Run
Henry
Clarence
Martrock
Euphenia
Gran
Bullock
Mavorook
Warning to Mexico is Prepared
Washington May 29 A sharp warning will be served on both Mexican factions by President Wilson on Tuesday next. His note will not be an ultimatum but will be clear and demand immediate compliance. The President has written his statement but will not publish until cabinet approval. It concerns the food confiscation in Mexico and warns that if factions fail to unite to avert famine, other measures will be adopted by the government.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico
German reply evasive amid Austrian retreat on Lake Garda
Ammunition train at Riva, a key Austrian stronghold on Lake Garda, was bombarded as Austrian troops withdrew through Trentino and Friuli burning houses and crops. The British steamship Ethiope, 2759 tons, was sunk by a German submarine off Cornwall in the English Channel. crew saved.
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Riva
Lake Garda
Trentino
Friuli
London
Ethiope
English Channel
Cornwall
Auto Mishap Near City Alters Horton Family Visit
Myr and Mrs. Harry Horton of New York and Mr James Horton suffered an auto mishap four miles from the city while en route to Greenaich. Their Packard stalled after an accident delaying the trip and prompting a shift to a taxi. The family, including Mr Horton’s son, were en route to Memorial Day observances. Mr Horton, a notable ice cream manufacturer, had recently died.
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Myr
Harry Herton
New York
Grrenaich
Connahuie
Tfeir
Packard
Morton
Hillsvand
James Mo Horton
Horton
Mitchell
Greenaich
New Rules For Checking Baggage Under the Cummins Act
The article outlines baggage handling provisions under the Cummins Act amending interstate law. It notes that travelers must declare baggage value and railway firms face liability limits for undelivered luggage. Officials claim liability cannot be endless and require carriers to insure baggage up to set rates.
Social Evening At Riverdale Club Highlights Local Notables
The Riverdale Club in New Hampton hosted a progressive euchre and dance with nine euchre tables. Mrs J W Travis won the ladies’ favor and Archie L Hall the gentlemen’s. A large local turnout attended with many visitors and notable guests from Port Jervis, Newark, Kingston and beyond.
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Riverdale Club
New Hampton
Euchre
J. W. Travis
Archie L. Hall
Whyard Convicted of Road Grafting in Roskland County
New City, NL May 24 A Roskland County jury found Whiard superintendent of the Contracting Company guilty of road grafting alongside Jamis Bord a state road supervisor and two other defendants. Whiard was released on $1000 bail pending sentence with the 4etna Contracting Company. Punn remains imprisoned on Blackwell's Island.
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New City
Roskland County
WLW
Whiard
Couty
Detaa Contracting Company
Jamis Bord
Toadsrafting
Peath
WA Bart Punn
Blackwell’s Island
Tustion Tomphing
Ordea
Tresdar
4Etna Contracting Company
Promise Sensation in Brooks Action
Newburgh May 29. The testimony opened in the $25,000 suit of Mrs. May Nichols Brooks against the Erie Railroad for the death of her husband Dr. Edward F. Brooks in May 1913. Miss May Martin, a witness, described the accident on Downey’s crossing as the Tuxedo express approached silently on a down grade, with jurors seated after a lengthy panel process.
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Newburgh
Edward F. Brooks
May Marti
May Nichols Brooks
Erie Rayroad Company
Snake Hill Turnpike
Tuxedo Express
Miss Martin
Dr. Brooks
the Erie
J A. H. F. Seeger
Philip A. Rorty
Morschauser
Lamily Sager
Uhi Turnpike
Brooks
John A. Currie
Crawford
Anson Cols
Monroe
Edward Sharp
W. J. Roberts
Sanford Abrams
Montgomery
Henry W. Tryon
Middletown
Charles F. Rubsis
Emmett Ketcham
Mount Hope
W. T. Barless
Wesley Tavern
Wallkill
Sylvester Devoe
A. D. Dubois
Mr. Seeger
Downey
Islso
Aeither
Martin
Seelger
Herald J. Brooks
Sidelights on the War From Newport May 29 1916
A British naval incident near Newport England ends with a near miss as a torpedo misdirects and impacts a pier wall instead of a ship. Descriptions of destroyers visiting Newport, an Italian steamer, and a dramatic demonstration by gunners accompany letters from the front and a drummer’s report from Flanders.
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Newport
England
Admiralty
Httle
Simichi
Ronaidoradis
Western Front battle updates amid trench actions
Wireless from London reports continued fighting on the western front with French and Allied actions near Ablain Saint Nazaire Arras and in the Voges. The bulletin notes exchanges of artillery assaults limited gains by the French and a determined defense along the Laratte hills and nearby trenches.
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Rewin
London
War Office
Froil
Ablain St. Nazartenom
Arras
de Batie
Cai la
Neelnee
Larrtte
Alan
Steyr
Metze Tal
Dispensary to Open for Public Inspection Days
Dispensary to open for public inspection on Wednesday and Thursday with trial open hours. The visit will allow the public to observe routine operations and general procedures as part of scheduled inspection days.
Arrest of General Mority ven Aubenbaurs in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam on May 23 General Mority ven Aubenbaurs was arrested and described as a serious political prisoner after initially serving as minister of watchman duties. He faced removal from power as authorities prepared charges regarding contraband and treasonous activity.
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Ammterdam
Mority Ven Aubenbaurs
Ramarow
Funeral of Mrs Theron Brittain Held at Home
Obituary item notes the funeral of Mrs Theron Brittain held Friday evening at 4 Woodlawn Avenue led by Rev Dr El Van Tike Wight. The body was transported to Damascus, Pa for interment afterward.
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Theron Brittain
Belq
Sie
Woodlawn Avenue
EL van Tike Wight
Damascus
Mayor Cox Leaves for Conference of Mayors
Mayor R. M. Cox departed for New York on Saturday and will likely return by Friday, June 1. He leads the State Conference of Mayors opening in Troy on Tuesday, coordinating preliminaries and other business. He plans to present a report Wednesday morning detailing the year's achievements.
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R. M. Cox
New York
Conference of Mayors of the State
Troy
Major Cox
Eftr
Harm 2D
Cox
Finchville Social News Update From March Events
In Finchville on March 28 3 Mrs Benjamin Fly entertained at home in Maries Terra San and Mrs os A Metaxa attended the occasion of the jSms Sreq Niothday of Doh Mr Writer s and Mr ONeil. Mr and Mrs Join Boothardson Stanler visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs 3 8 Lynch and family. Joseph Mitchell works on a concrete foundation beneath his ham and otherwise improves the place formerly the William Edgar Davie property.
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Finehriile
Benjamin Fly
Maries Terra
San
Os & A Metaxa
O'Neil
Join Boothardson
Stanler
Lynch
Joseph Mitchell
Hamy
Wiliam Edgar Davie
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Philadelphia
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University of Pennsylvania
United States
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Monticello
White Lake
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George
Martha Pintler
Adam
Connecticut
Eve
Covenanter
Piotier
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Black Lake
H. EB. Pintler
Peoria
Iil
Charles P. Pintler
Paterson
N. J
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Chariotte Pintler
Ada Pintler
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Harriett
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Irene Wordin
Port Jervis
Clinton Hirat
Prospect Avenue
Sadie Ryan
Newark
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William Seeholzer
Walter Marx
Hammerstey Avenue
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Simon Vernooy
Samuel Anderson
George Seybolt
Eleanor van Keuren
Pine Bush
Kingston
Pythian Sisters
Chauncey H. Decker
Hollenbeck
Norwich
Edward Allen
State Highway Department
Chenango County
M. A. Stivers
New Haven
John C. Andrews
West Church Street
Susquehanna, Pa
Annie Hornbeck
Ellenville, N. J
Eoe
Milton Carlough
Grace
Muriel
Milton
Howard Lawrence
Ridgewood, N. J
Stephen Wolf
George Wright
Mrs. Edison
West Philadellphia
Sidney §. Halpern
Wallkill Avenue
Memorial Way
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Nat. Merlin
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Harvey Hall
Monroe High School
Orange County
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Downsville, N
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Herbert 2
Roses
Lake Lenape
Livingston Manor
Wiliam P. Clare
Amicns Aerie
Order of Eagles
J. L. Shelton
Empire
Jare Thes
Rhea
Ashley
M. C. Ashley
Vera S. McDonald
Boston
Mass
Whyard
S. Emily Sager
Mary
Twenty-fourth London Regiment
Flanders
Auffenburg
Finchville
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