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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1918

Page

8

Registration day set for June 5 in Third Exemption District

The government plans June 5 registrations for 150 to 175 men in the Third Exemption District. An estimated 10 percent of those registered previously will join this year's pool, bringing total registrants to over 300. Men away from home districts will get Perlatretion cards to send to their home boards. On June 5 registration runs 7 AM to 5 PM with cards sworn and filed. penalties for noncompliance remain. Local boards and assistants oversee the process. nearby registration sites include Town of Hamptonburgh Hall Campbell Hall and other listed locations with registrars and town clerks coordinating the effort.

Crowder A. ©. N. Thompson Mtunt Exemption Board Coddington Charles E. Taylor Charles A. Shaw Treat Hamptonburgh Campbell Hall Robert C. Thompson Montgomery Walden John H. Wiley Maybrook William Hanley William R. Benedict Leptondale Middle Hope Goshen Sutherland Henry C. Marston Clyde W. Morris Pine Usb W. KH Port Jervis Adam C. Dovalas Washingtonville John ¥. Gerow David P. Clark Niddietown Clark Clissille Sundar Stewart's Woods Sosien Dad Joser Solange Middletown

Social Life of Middletown Personal Notes in War Time

Middletown residents share news of social visits, wartime assignments, and family changes. Local and visiting figures from Albany to New York are noted with travels to Laurel Grove, Syracuse, and various towns, while several residents join or are promoted in military service and related posts.

Middletown

House pierced by falling timber in Poughkeepsie

A 12 foot Umber timber weighing 303 pounds broke from the Poughkeepsie Bridge and crashed through a house at 46 Dutchess Avenue, 200 feet below. Mrs. Stephen Duplika and children were in the yard and later found in a neighbor's yard after a frantic search. The beam ripped through the roof and three stories, shocking the occupants.

Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie Bridge Creed Through & House

Delay in Probate of William H Bell Will in Newton

William H Bell died April 18 1893 at Branchville. His widow Deuma Bell named executrix, witnessed by Clarence Linn in Jersey City. The will dated August 12 1881 had been in Mrs Bells possession since his death. Bell built railroads and mills, notably Billy Bells Railroad from Newton to Branchville, despite opposition and lack of charter. He later engaged in other rail projects and local papers before his ventures faded.

William H. Bell Branchville Newton Deuma Bell Clarence Linn Jersey City Sussex N. J Hus William Bell'sie New York City Billy Bell Franford Lafayette Nevarsink Trenton Northern Railroad Jersey Herald Lysars Drake's Pond Franklin Furnace McAfee Herald Boston & South Mountain Railroad Poughkeepsie Bridge Boston Pennyrinaate Poughkeepsie Bostond Lehigh New England Pennsylvania Branchvilla Culvers Gap

Obituary notices from Ellenville and surrounding areas

Mrs. Edgar Mackey of Ellenville died suddenly at 75 on May 29 after a garden stroke. She taught in Ellenville public schools and was a charter member of the local W C T U. Survived by husband Edgar Mackey and brother Gaylord Bacon. Funeral Saturday at 2 from Clinton Avenue home. Also reported are Warren D. Haggerty of Beemerville after pneumonia, Virginia Houston of Warwick after illness, and John Williams Johnston of Rockland who died May 22 at his daughter's home.

Frank John Mikles Joseph Hasbrouck Harding Street Walking Avenue Hilda Clements J. Newton Clements Liberty Frederick J. Haller Brooklyn Brown Bros Wall Street New York City Miss Clements National Park Seminary Washington, D. C Emerson Woodruff Caleb K W. C. Woodruff France 107Th Regiment Michael Powers Rochester Patrick Powers St. Mary's Hosital Alice B. C. Lyons Cheatnut Street Pine Bush Vinton Free School War Risk Insurance Department Charles B. Rowell Philadelphia Florence M Antoinette V. Rowell Ethel Clark West Main Street George EB. Nickerson Highland East Orange Mies Helen Morris Mulberry Street E. N. Winner H. D. Sudery and Harry, Jr Jay Enal Orange N. J Clark Langan Port Jervis United Peies Newark Thomas Gillen Edward P. Gillen Gordon T. Wilson John M. Wilson Pelham Bay J. E. Gibba Nyria J Middleboro Masa John James O'Connor Gilbert Kirby State Hill Sam Camp Dix Mr. O'Connor Hires Condensed Milk Company Ae Falls Vermont Edgar Mackey Ellenville Theodosia Bacon Mackey Edgar. Mackey Irs. Mackey Worusah Clinton Avenue Mackey M. E Hugvand Gaylord Sacon Clyde Kingston Clinton Aver Nue J. E. Appley Ellenville M. E. Church Fantinckill Warren D. Maggerty Sussex N.J Warren Dun Bing Haggerty Wantage Township Beemerville Road Mountain View Grange Beemerville Haggerty Farmers’ Uniog Telephone Company Warwick Virginia Houston C. M. Houston Wisner Miss Houston Andrew Houston Abbie Benedict Houston Warwick High School New York Tottenville Staten Island Charles M. Houston Fred Houston Bellvale John Williams) Johnston Rockland F. H. Holley Roscoe

Nial T. Smith Dies Suddenly in Warwick

Nial T. Smith a veteran of the Civil War and longtime stationary engineer at L. and H. shops in Warwick died Sunday morning from apoplexy. Born December 3, 1816, he was son of William and Fanny Burr Smith of Monroe. He served in the 13th Heavy Artillery New York and later married Hannah Want. Surviving are his wife Hannah and several children including James H. Smith. He had a 21 year career at the local works.

Nial T. Smith Warwick Orangs Mr. Smith William Smith Fanny Burr Smith Monroe 13Th Heavy Artillery New York The Oriege Bissions Hannah Want Arywo

Johanson Ladies Hold Late Dig Supper Meeting

Johnson June 1. Johanson ladies will hold their late supper Thursday June 27. Remember Gate In mind and come for Sydney Smith our sailor dog expects home on 8 forlowsh. We need more sewers in the Rea Crosa moms. Please come out. Gil Sander stnod has been re orenad and ig hekl Sunday at $39 3 am.

Civil War Veteran P M Johnson Dies at 77

Peter Mable Johnson, a Civil War veteran and stone cutter, died at his home 37 Linden Avenue after a week of illness. He was 77, born July 31 1849 in Spankill. He married Alice Sears Petherbridge in December 1889 and lived in this city for 30 years. Survived by sisters Mary C Pease Eliza Jane Evelin D and brother William Arthur Johnson. He was a member of First Congregational Church and Captain Jackson Post G A R.

Peter Mable Johnson Linden Avenue Spankill John V. B. Johnson Highlanh Alice Sears Petherbridge First Congregational Church Jackson Mary C. Pease Chasncer Pease New York City Eliza Jane Hiram Wallace Jearag Mermont Evelin D Newton Scott Rotter Grandview-on-Hadeem William Arthur Jekneon Nyack

Coal costs to rise for public after mid June

Freight rate changes are set to push coal costs upward after June 15, with estimates suggesting consumers pay about 73 cents per ton more than April 1 figures. The government aims to offset some impact, but the larger rate increase will raise household coal expenses nationwide.

McAdoo Il Forstata

Mrs John Knell Hosts Reception for New Couple

Mrs John Knell of 11 Crescent Price hosted a reception Wednesday for the marriage of her daughter Marie to Amos Stanley Douglas solemnized last Saturday. Attendees included New York guests and local residents. the groom to join the next country quota. The event featured music dancing and refreshments and a short wedding trip for the couple.

John Knell Marie Amos Stanley Douglas Times Press Douglan Marjorie Douglas Marc Garcia, Barnes Fred Blumers Otto Rachtlisberger Beatrice Louis Knell Margaret James Anna Tretes New York Mia E. Rhodes Mire F. EK. Rhodes Mise Minnie Dunlap Westbrookville John Ball Orange N. J W. Davey H. H. Miller A. Whitney Katherine Whitney A. Wy. Preston Bridget Gillespie A. Stanley Douglas Maude

Good Roads funds debated by county board in Goshen

Goshen May 31 The Good Roads Committee reports difficulty in allocating the county motor tax share with 46 000 available for town road improvements. Towns seek projects from Woodbury to Monroe and Orange Lake to Walden, while state order delays work for war needs. Energy devoted to war materials and road deferment urged by Highway Department.

Goshen Good Roads Committee Board of Supervisors Orange County Woodbury Tuledo New York Blooming Grove Washingonville Monroe Warwick Greenwood Lake Montgomery Newburgh U. S Duffey

Memorial Day parade honors Goshen veterans in grand procession

Goshen May 31 memorial event drew large crowds for a parade over a quarter mile long. Cavalcade included police, fire and drum corps, Home Defense Unit in new grey-green uniforms, Red Cross nurses, school children, cornet band, and veterans in autos. A program at Park Square featured invocations, flag salute, Gettysburg Address by Lieut. White, and remarks by Rev. Brady, ending with a tribute to G. Frederick Norton.

Goshen Goahen Fire and Goahen F. A. Hoek Army Red Cross Goshen Cornet Murray Post Sons of Veterans Ochera Patriotic Order Sons of America British Remount Commission Ine New Street Park Square West Main Street Church Street Slate Hill Cemetery America Jas. Scott Old Camp Ground Lincoln Gettysburg C. A. White B. J. Griswold Evelyn Mackenzie Florence Bhatts St. James’ Cemetery Court House Jag. A. Brady Father Brady W Washington G. Frederick Norton

Wisher May Face 20 Year Term With Potential 10 Year Release

Ebenezer Wisher, colored, already serving time, was sentenced by Justice Tompkins in Goshen to Sing Sing for 20 years and 6 months after pleading guilty to first degree robbery. He may be released after 10 years on commutation and compensation, given good behavior. He has a long crime history including prior larceny and burglary sentences.

Wisher Ashen Ebenezer Wisher Justen Tompkins Supreme Court Sing Sing Times-Preas Blackwell's Island Goshen Greycourt Seeger Wlaher Ronbery Waylard Edward Jordan Jordan Tompkins

First Matinee at Historic Track Opens Season

Goahen, June 1. The Gouden Driving Club opened the season at the Historic Track with a six race program. Entries include Crex, Startic, Dilton Bells, Francis Yorke, Mister Jones, J. J. Fitzgerald and others across classes A to F trotting.

Goahen Gouden Driving Club Crex Carteret Stable May Girl B. m Arden Farms Bing Bang B. G A. H. F. Seeger R. Mcor Peter Baker Startic CG. Maubrey Loviea Guy Teter Goode Bironle Br m Silver Spring Farm

Mud Delays County Track Meet in Goshen Postponed to June 3

Rain soaked grounds left the Oraure County Interscholastic Athletic Meet in Goshen postponed. Officials and crowds expected contests Wednesday afternoon June 3 after a day of eager turnout and pre event hype.

Goshen Oraure Yosteway Snd Goehen Aiire

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