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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
4
A plea urges men aged 21 to 31 to perform duties, present a pleasing exterior, and register early. The ad stresses buying summer jogging apparel promptly and avoiding delay, claiming 100 percent values and targeting personal appearance and readiness.
Washington reports President Wilson declares the Canal Zone off limits to allied fleets and any foreign war vessels. Aimed at enforcing canal rules, the proclamation limits foreign ships in territorial waters and specifies special arrangements for ships at Corti hes, with enemy vessels barred.
A garbled notice blends a preface urging Local Guardsmen to report on June 5 with a loyalty oath to the United States and State authorities. The fragment mentions allegiance, bearing true faith, and obedience to presidential and state orders amid unrelated ad text and obituary-like data.
An advertisement lists multiple funeral directors and offices including Alexander Merritt at No James St Middletown NY with a branch in Otleville NY and William T. Cornelius as Fleetal Director. It also mentions the National Casket Co with New York offices and several telephone numbers.
The article lists numerous parade participants and floats for Registration Day in Middletown led by Grand Marshal Colonel Myles. It details line formations, division placements, and march routes along East Main to Depot streets with clubs, lodges, and unions urged to report and dress in uniform.
Deputy Sheriff A L Decker announced that about 75 inmates at Middletown Suite Homeopathic Hospital will be required to register under the selective draft. The notice covers state and Orange County institutions for the insane with designated registrars named to handle forms and submissions. The effort includes Middletown State Hospital, New Hampton, and other New York city facilities with registrars appointed to oversee procedures and ensure accurate answers on registration cards.
Middletown High School boys fell to Goshen High School in a close four to? tennis meet. Won by captain Willan Winans, the Middletown girls doubles saw Dorle art retire after a knee injury with Mina Ixeritin stepping in. Mixed doubles saw Lace and Wilcox defeat Deming and Han 6 2 6 4. High School News reports a Glee Club picnic delayed by weather and baseball games with Newton, New Jersey. several players were reassigned to farm work and a track trip to Travers Island occurred amid mixed conditions.
A Bloomingburg item notes no Woelmen's Wall meeting at 2 39 p m on June 4 to form auxiliary Red Cross chapter. Local library support and cake sale planned at the chapel Saturday afternoon to raise funds for ongoing relief work. Community urged to attend and assist in charitable efforts.
James A Murphy and Marlon Toddington driven by Dave McClary led a fastcard of races at Harlem Speedway. Both won their classes in straight heats, with Dingee the bay gelding driven by J Fendt chasing in close second. Marion Toddington dominated the fast trot, while Dingee pressed early before slipping to second in the final heat.
A Sunday evening patriotic service at Otisville Presbyterian Church featured a flag presented by a local donor. Mayor Thompson presented the flag, Rev L B Plumer gave the response, and Major Walter A Delamater spoke alongside Dr F Frank Fowler and Ralph H Liefeld. Prof E A Eddy presided with many Jr O U A M members in attendance.
The Nyack Journal reports a notable family duel at Memorial Day driving events run by Rockland County Driving Club. Arthur S. Tompkins defeated his father in two heats driving Orangevar, with Tompkins also taking ribbons in Class C pace and class A trot events, including the Vermont arena under standard conditions. Helmned Sidney and Billy K Hall listed among competitors.
A Georgia reader notes a long line of children born to a couple since 1907, listing many birth dates and living status. The text also cites a Port Jervis resident filing a charge against the Fort Jervis Telephone Company, addressed to the Upstate Public Service Commission and noting charges for telephone service at his residence.
Three members of the Seventy-flat New York Infantry were injured when trains struck guards on Sunday. Arthur Kane, 19, of New York City, fractured right collar bone. Elmer Dickinson, 19, of West Summit, Illinois, leg injuries from a discharged rifle. Ronald Marr, 22, Company K, fractured left femur and knee cap. All were admitted to Thrall Hospital and were resting comfortably.
Important changes are announced among several leading Erie Railroad officials. Division Superintendent C P Ecklen is transferred to the New York division to succeed F J Moser. Harold R Cole of Jersey City is reappointed to the Susquehanna division. F J Moser advances to Superintendent of terminals to replace Fred P Lincoln. Daniel Wooster of Hornell is advanced as an assistant superintendent of transportation. Superintendent Eckles had led the Buffalo division and is now assigned to the Susquehanna division.
A special term order by Supreme Court Justice Morschauser appoints a commission to condemn lands in Ampton Marsh Orange County owned by Della Carmody Nora Carmody Margaret F Cullen and the Goshen Savings Bank. Commissioners Henry Hallock Graham Witchler and Thaddew J Herrick will assess the property for railroad purposes. Samuel H Crown represents the railroad and Harry Barket the landowners.
Major George Fletcher Chandier announced that examinations for membership in the state police will be held June 15. The force seeks patrolmen and detectives. eligibility remains limited to qualified applicants from the force’s jurisdiction and neighboring regions. In Albany a separate notice states the Orange and Rockland Electric Company extends its service area to include Reckind and Oremye.
On completion of the registry, all papers will be sealed and filed at police headquarters. Wednesday morning they will be transmitted to Sheriff McDowell at Goshen by Commissioner of Elections John He. Darwin. City Clerk Taylor has received many registry cards from residents absent from town who filled out forms. They will be delivered to officials at Gooden who will verify registrations and send blue cards as vouchers for use where they are.
Miss Rose Livingstone of the Woman Suffrage Party delivered a vivid address at Christ Church last night urging greater effort to end moral decline. Introduced by Miss Myrta Gibbs, she spoke on her work with disadvantaged girls in New York, noting repeated threats to her safety from violators of the laws of God and man.
Effort underway to obtain parole for Lewis Walling who killed his brother Arthur Walling in the city on December 10, 1911. Walling, sentenced for life, has petition signatures from prominent citizens and trial participants asking Gov. Whitman to grant clemency. He pledges to support the children he left fatherless.
A 15 minute prayer service will be held in the St Pauls Church auditorium on Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Grintom all are invited. The service asks for blessings on the days work and guidance to the masa parishioners.
Secretary of Navy Denlela announced changes to the names of seized German ships designed for the navy. Most new names honor coastal cities such as Bridgeport, Houstom, Savannah, Pensacola, Newport News, and Long Beach.
The article notes Metro stars like Emily Brevens Lionel Harrymore and Ethel Barrymore visiting Metro-Rolfe studios to view work before the camera. Valeska Suratt joins a studio volunteer company and gifts a flag. Mary McLaren debuts in Shoes and appears in Saving the Family Name and Wanted-A Home. Bluebird Photoplay will produce The Doll's House under Joseph De Grasse. Gertrude Selby received silk Japanese pajamas and slippers and plans to wear them in a Sunshine comedy.
Rome reports Italy plans a top Balkan road system after the war. A 450 kilometer route from Santi Quaranta to Saloniki opened, traversing mountains and gorges. a 410 kilometer link Avlona to Saloniki will soon follow. The project showcases Italian labor and engineering prowess amid rivalry with Austria.
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