Plans for State Military Census and Enrollment
The Home Defense Committee plans a state military census and inventory from June 11 to 25, enrolling citizens aged 16 to 54 to compile a militia list. The effort, led by Frank H. Finn with local directors, will register aliens and citizens and notify eligible males 18 to 45 of potential service.
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Whitman
Times-Press
Congress
County of
Orange
Willso
Orange County
Home Defense Committee
John C. R. Taylor
Middletown
Clifford 8. Beattie
Warwick
Fred D. Decker
Pine Bush
George F. Gregg
Goshen
P. Jorillard, Sr
Tuxedo Park
Frank Lybelt
Port Jervis
B. B. Odell
New York
Newburgh
Frank H. Finn
Finn
Abram B. Macardell
Middletown Third Ward
John EB. Corwin
Saas Intant
City of
Daniel B. Sweeney
Fred
Abram B. Mccardell
Oe E. Ag
Aer
Oneph Wouluss Babbitt
James Miller
Gilbert Calver
J. Bradley Scott
Jona, Deisseroth
James D
McGiffert
Frank F., Young
Guernasy Sheeley
George W. Martin
T. W. Stewart
Walton P. Weatlake
George H. Terwilliger
New Witeor
John Eldridge
William J. Cushing
Cornwall
Henry Hunter, Jr
H. W. Chadesyne
William T. Hand
Frank J. Walsh
Michael Holleran
Highlands
William J. Date
William M. O'Neill
F. R. Fitch
Meet to Plan Institute Here at Farm Bureau
County conferences are held statewide to plan farmers institutes and demonstration schools in agriculture and home economics for next winter. The Middletown meeting at the Farm Bureau office Wednesday June 13 at 3 p m will include the Farm Bureau executive committee and advisory board, ranges and other farmers associations, and prominent growth in agricultural education. Edward Van Alystyne director of Farmers Institutes will represent the State Department of Agriculture and G R Phipps from the New York State College of Agriculture. All interested in educational meetings should attend.
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Io Agriculture and Home Economic
Thees
Farm Bureau
Ranges
Middletown
Weanesdar
State Department of Agriculture
Edward van Alystyne
Farmers’ Institutes
New York State College
No Excuse for Hobo Says Defense Council
The State Council of Defense calls for strict enforcement of vagrancy laws during the war. A letter urges county councils to urge citizens to deny food or alms to beggars and to require work in return for aid, arguing it is unfair for anyone to loaf.
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International News Service
Sacramento
Cal
State Council of Defense
Community Notes From South Centreville Area
Local visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Taylor and daughter Kathleen from Yonkers. W Mallory family of Middletown and E T Aull guests. Memorial Day at Mechanicstown with G D Booth. Newton New Jersey car incident damaged fence near school and injured a man. School closed early for Fay raising viewing at Slate Hill. Presbyterian service scheduled Sunday evening. Euchre Club committees meet at James McDonald Green ville tonight. next euchre at Mrs. John Berge Slate Hill June 13. Dalit Clark reportedly badly hurt. Mrs. Herbert O Reill improving. Young college farmer students praised. Old Glory dance at Robbin’s Hall with Mayflowers and Stars and Stripes. next dance June 7? at Rodbin’s Hall.
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South Centreville
Joe Taylor
Kathaleen
Yonkers
Bennett
Slate Hill
Presbyterian Church
Frank M. Cox
Middletown
W. L. Brown
A. L. Cloyd
G. R. Robertson
F. Remey
James McDonald's
Greenville
John Berge
Dalit Clark
Resrer
Robbin's Hall
Jace J
Rodbdin
Finchville Fourth of July Events and Local Notices
Finchville holds a patriotic Fourth of July observance with band music as part of district celebrations. A Sunday evening service connected to a flag presentation occurred at Castille Presbyterian Church. Local residents Howard Gardner and Mrs C Elizabeth Barnett are noted in regional notices with family ties to area schools and churches.
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Pinchtinx
Janet
Wideaweke Quevilie
Finchtille
Castille Presbyterian Church
Howard
Gardner
West End
Miletown
Mra C. Elizabeth Barnett
Bradford
Corwis
Arm Melinds Cortia
Adeline
Julia F. Chattle
Royce joins Utica unit from Sanitary Detachment
Under Special Orders No 135 A G O Sergeant Fires Clase Herbert B Royce of the Sanitary Detachment First New York Regiment of Infantry reports to Captain Cookinham as private. Royce left Middletown for Utica to join his company and had been an early member of the detachment.
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Clase
Herbert B. Royce
First
New York Regiment of Infantry
George W. Augustina
Oneonta
N. Y
Cookinham
Guarry Company
Royce
Utica
Middletown
H. J. Shelley
M. C
Richard V. Ryerson
Mr. Royce
Hawaii Fire Goddess Predicts U S Victory
Honolulu legend says the Hawaii fire goddess Kilauea erupts when angered, seen by natives as signaling German defeat as America faces its foes. Passengers from Honolulu in California report the omen amid wartime sentiment.
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Hawaii
U. S
International News Service
San Francisco
Pete
California
Honolulu
Kilauea
America
Deerpark Town Board Names Liquor License Commission
The Deerpark town board met in Port Jervis with Supervisor Herbert Senger and town officials. Senger announced a license-law commission to inspect liquor-licensed premises, designating L A Johnson Sparrowbush Charles J Vaninwegen Huguenot and Abram Hoeg near Cuddebackville, for confirmation by the board.
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Charles J. Vaninwegen
Huguenot
Abram Hoeg
Near Cuddebackville
Montgomery Notes Social Gatherings and Schedule Changes
Montgomery June 5 A report of the Youths' Companion Club meeting plans at Brick Church Masse and a shift of meeting nights due to band concerts. Communion at St Andrews Episcopal Chapel. Rev E R Tracy preached at union service. Notices of residents arriving and summer plans. Also a brief item about a horse purchase by Roewmite and a racing result involving Mageira Entertainments.
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Montgomery
Young Meade
Seorke Burmett
Willl
Brick Church
Ube
St Andrew's Episcopal Chapel
Philip Zeafor
Talon Street
Senior
New York City
E. R Tracy
M. EY
Erten
Theresa Dicrzon
Rove Pierson
New York
Ars
Rome
Tadon
Junk Pile Receives Two Old Hudson River Steamers
The Marlboro and the James T. Brett, once famed Hudson River steamers, are sold for junk and dismantled. Marlboro launched 1864 in Brooklyn served Poughkeepsie to New York routes, renowned as a walking beam propeller steamer. The James T. Brett, built 1863 at Keyport, NJ, was later renamed after owner James T. Brett and passed through several owners before ending its days.
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Hudeos
Newburgh Journal
Rendoul
Marlboro
Brooklyn
Poughkeepsie = Transportation Company
Ier
Hadeon River
Hadeon
Poughkeepsie
New York
Newmirch
Rondout
James T. Brett
Keyport
N. J
Tourine Construction
Fishkill Landing
Jordans
Rams Delta
Central Hudson Steamboat Company
Charles Conklin Breaks His Wrist in Highland Mills
Charles Conklin, employed by the Misses Townsend, crushed two wrist bones while cranking a sword car for J. T. Cromwell. He was taken to Tuxedo Hospital and his injuries were treated. The event occurred after a visit to a cemetery and dinner at Hotel Lemoreaux.
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Highland Mills
Harry Pingram Sod
Oak Street
Jersey City
New York City
Brooklyn
Society of Friends
C. A Campbell
Adama Broad
Exwcet McWhorter
Hawozh R Brooks
Fort Montgomery
Howard Barton
Annie Cromwcll
Paterson
Tresenter
Cemetery of Te Highlands Corporation
Tate
Clarence Tarmer
T. Crowell
Scotte Corners
Fear Walden
Harry
Crowell
Mr. Crowell
George Duncan
Comotagnwealth Water Company
Clevelandites May We ar Hair Longer
Report from the International New Cleveland indicates hair length standards are being debated with public interest in fashion trends. The piece notes varied opinions and the sensation around longer hair styles among residents.
Elks Convention Highlights and Big Brother Movement
The Utica Elks convention featured an address by Attorney William Fussimons praising the big brother movement. Delegates voted to publish the speech for Elks and police magistrates. The event included a $200 gift to the Masonic home, a 500 Elks barbecue in Summit Park, and a mammoth parade with thousands of Elks and 3000 out-of-town autos.
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The
Elks
William J. Wiley
Masonice
Bate Association
Masonic Home
Arthur O. Syke
Lyons
Elke
Summit Park
Herkimer
Middleville
Newpork
Poland
Trout Brook Inn
Trenton Falls
Utica
Fitzsimmons
Bik
Wall
America
Order of Elks
Ueto
St. Pest
Europe
Ktadeces
Asprrica
Tomorrot
Amerton
Billings Sale Nets Record Price for Harvester at Madison Square
C K G Billings retired from racing by selling trotters at Madison Square Garden. The Harvester 2:01 brought 30100, a record price for a trotting stallion in years, with bidders including Walter Cox and J D Grover. Other horses and mares sold, while The Harvester’s foals and various broodmares drew notable prices.
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New York
C. K. G. Billings
Ubian
Lou Dillon
Madison Square Garden
Fails- Tipton Company
BE. J. ‘Kanter
Billingspot
BR. W. McCully
Billings
Kentucky
Omar Khayyao
Walter Cox
J. D. Grover
Georgetown
Brock Farmt
Mr. Grover
Paul Kobo
Terre Haute
Ind
George A. Bain
Mr. Bain
Grover
Kutu
Dillings
William
J. Crouch & Bon
Lafayette
Directum I
Thomas W. Murphy
Waa
Ghurter
Ellensille
Harvester
Anelle
Bingen
Narion
Neney Hanns
Luctieingen
Bip
James Snell
Lexington
Mr. Millings
the Harvester
Walnut Nall
Moko
Paul Kubo
Peter Dillon
Pacieg
Peter the Great
Adice Dillon
Sidney Dillon
James Snedl
Evelyn
Baron Review
Tay Auy
Lewis F. Castor
Philadelphia
Baroness Setzer
D. m
Henry Setzer
Jules de Gleter
Pater PN
Virginia
J.R. Magowan
Barnice R
Dexter Prince
W. Lavell
Wahitinstiile
Mass
E.J. Tranter
Berta Mac
McMianer
E B. Machn
China Worthy
Azworthy
C. W. Laseil
Claire Teddingico
Teddington
Saycolt
Maguwan
Garett McKinney
McKinney
Olly
KR. Hanna
Cleveland
Ohio
Gretchen B
Jobo A McKerron
J. Traster
Prediwal
Colt. Coyne
Lady Henrietta
Peter O'Donna
Guy Axkw
Ll. Quaager
Lottie Let
B. m
Ly Moke
D. Callery
Pittsburgh
Lou Bilings
Sy John A. McNherron
C. Cam
Lucie Bingen
Wy Bingen
Janes Small
Lucie Marlow
M. Vy Trodizal
J. Co. Behmat
Jersey City
Margaret Freeton
Mancy Royce
EB B. Meckin
Bell
Olcott Arforths
Colt
George Heems
Pittsbarsh
Nelly Worthy
Angora
B. B. Gould
Columbia to Oust Traitors Says Butler Warns Faculty and Students
New York June 7 Columbia University will remove any student or faculty member who shows opposition to the war effort or assists treason. President Nicholas Murray Butler declared there will be no place for those who oppose or counsel against the enforcement of U S laws. The university previously allowed debate but now demands absolute support for national policy and democracy. The note follows discussion of three Columbia students indicted over resistance to conscription.
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New York
Columbia
Nicholas Murray Butler
Batore
Notapic
Annal
Butler
Columbia University
United States
Food crops in U S progress well in last week
The weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin reports general progress in crops across the United States. Winter wheat shows excellent growth, spring wheat and corn improve with favorable conditions, potatoes and beans expand acreage with steady or improving yields, and cotton, rice, and fruit crops report favorable conditions and steady shipments amid market activity.
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Washington
Lousians
Texas
Arkansas
California
Department of Agriculture
Montgomery News Briefs and Local Community Notes
An itemized roundup from Montgomery reports Tuesday events across the district. Highlights include patriotic enlistment acknowledgments by young men in the first and second districts, visiting New York relatives, a $500 Liberty Bond purchase by the Montgomery Horse Thief Detecting Society, and local social activities such as Agnes Hall enjoying a birthday party. Also noted are weather-related concert cancellations and a new auto express service planned by William Jesse connecting Newburgh Montgomery and Maybrook starting June 11.
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Montgomery
Susie McGraw
New York
Unce
Henry H. Boyd
Montgomery, Horse Thief Detecting Society
Montgomery Chicken Thief Detecting Society
Delpg
Harry Pitts
Misa Agnes Tiall
William OQ
Hall
Sherim
Frederick & McDowell
Mmilliam Jesse
Kenbargh
Newburgh
Maybrook
Missourian Pistol Case Promptly Referred to Tip Line
Fragmentary notes describe a pistol incident involving a reader named New York, Junes-James HH, and a local postmaster in Columbia. The tale includes various names and scattered dialogue about waiting for a salve and a command to shoot, with unclear court details and numerous mis-spellings.
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International News Service
New York
James HH
Columbia
Coum
Missouri
the Pelican
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Wallkill
James N. Mapes
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Robert B. Clark
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A. D. McBride
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