Sullivan County Plans a Welcome For Her Heroes
Sullivan County prepares a July 4 homecoming celebration honoring returned soldiers sailors and marines. Committees appointed in Barryville Bloomingburg Callicoon Guernsey Cross Claryville Cochecton Fallsburg Fremont Center Grahamaville Hartwood Hurleyville Seifersonville Kenora Lake Livingston Manor Monticello Narrowsburg Neverink North White Lake Pond Eddy Roscoe Winterton Woodbourne Woodridge Wartaboro and Youngsville coordinate with Liberty committees to ensure a successful event.
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Liberty
Sullivan County
Barryville
Fred Lewis
Bloomingburg
R. O. Deakes
Callicoon
James Curtis
Guernsey Cross
Harry Gardner
Claryville
del Murray
T. Harold Forbes
de W. J. Davis
Monticelo
Geo H. Smith
Wm. Miller
Geo. D. Pelton
Louis de Hayes
John J Burns
Narrowsburg
James Parcel
Neveraink
Ross Tompklow
North White Lake
Mr. Dagenn
John Vaestoer
Pond Eddy
James Twichell
Roscoe
Win. H. Peters
Dr. Hollay
Eight Young Women Confirmed at St John’s Lutheran Church
At Sunday services Rev. G. A. Fechner confirmed eight young women Bertha Rose Maud Jaeman Anna Mosber Sophia Vette Helen Zelzer Ruth Fechnar Florence Wern and Ruth Wood. In the evening they received first communion and the congregation shared in the Lord’s Supper. The group received Bibles from the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Lutheran Church
G. A. Fechner
Bertha Rose
Maud Jaeman
Anna Mosber
Sophia Vette
Helen Zelzer
Ruth Fechnar
Florence Wern
Ruth Wood
Cleaning wallpaper with ammonia and turpentine steps
Instructions advise mixing two tablespoonfuls of ammonia with a pall of water to wash walls, then using a second wash of water and two tablespoonfuls of turpentine. Wipe dry after the second wash.
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Walla
Good Rule for Life Quotation on Wants and Fulfillment
A compact precept attributed to Colton warning against chasing desires. It argues we are ruined not by true needs but by imagined wants. If desires are real they will seek us rather than us chasing them. It cautions against purchasing unnecessary items to cover unfulfilled wants.
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Colton
Four Miles Per Hour Driving Rule in 1800 New York Law
A historic ordinance from 1800 New York limited automobilies to four miles per hour as argued by street commentators noting the early slow pace of motor travel and the nascent legal framework for vehicles.
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New York
Children’s Day Celebrations Highlighted at Local Churches
A detailed church page describes Children’s Day activities across Christ Church and Universalist congregation. Baptisms were conducted, choirs performed, and the Boy Scouts addressed by Warren J. Adams. Rev Millar, Miss Edith Rudd, and Mr Butler featured in sermons and addresses. Decorations, rehearsals, and dedication services are noted with ample attendance despite inclement weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
Gregory
John Vail
Warren J. Adams
Boy Scouts
Roury Club
Mr. Millar
Sindliines
Edith Rudd
Browne Is Indicted for Fraud in Multiple Connections
Browne faces fraud charges linked to dealings with New York Life Insurance and Mutual Life. The indicted man is connected to the Morton Trust and the Steel and Battation firm in Toronto. He reportedly owned a Canadian entity and held positions with the Tage Weterrhon Tite and Lead Company in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qouch
Diplomatiats
Washneton
Qoshen
New York
Lendon
Alec
Vite Insurance Company
Mutual Life
Revery
Morton Trust
Thichy
Verloun
Ina
Cobalt Interoatia
Canada
Steel and Battation
Teronm
Toronte
Browne Named President of United Cobalt Exploration Company
The historical notice states Browne has long occupied a prominent position as promoter, with various waterworks ventures in the capacity of promoter, and is identified as president of the United Cobalt Exploration Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iden
United Cobalt Exploration Company
Browne
Chester residents attend matinee at Goshen track
Fragment from a local page notes Chester stented spectators at a Saturday matinee held at Goshen track, with mention that a ball game on the Leh school grounds was interfered with by Hoon.
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Hoon
Leh
Chester
Goshen
O'Ryan to Address Pine Bush Church and Bankers Convention
The twenty sixth annual New York State Bankers Association convention opens in Albany with Major General John F. O'Styan and former Governor Martin H. Glynn as guests of honor. Sessions feature bank education topics, and local charity events occur in Pine Bush with a Valley Farm home talent play drawing strong crowds.
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O’ryan
Pine Bush Church
Society
Albany
New York State Bankers’ Association
John F. O’styan
Martin H. Glynn
American Institute of Banking
A. W. Anderson
Buffalo
Adolf Johnson
New York
J. M. Willlame
Utica
John T Hanety
Syraguew
Menhburd
State Bank
Elliot C. McDougell
Bank of Buffalo
Randall J. LeBoeuf
National Bank
Fred W. Hyde
American Bankers Association
Old Va
Trust Company
Dent Francis H. Sibson
The
Guaranty ‘Crust Company of
Francis Harvey Green
Wealchester
Atate Normal School
Robert H. Montgomery
American Association of Public Accountants
E. Bird Wilson
Hewitts Sue Sterling Iron for Damages in N J Suit
In Paterson New Jersey on June 9 William B Godkey appears in circuit court for William G and Sarah Hewtt to recover damages to the Hewitt estate at Hewitt New Jersey from the Sterling Iron Company. The complaint alleges a company employee cut a dam causing a flood that ruined land and property valued between 10000 and 42000 dollars. the dam was not earthen but a small dam in New York state and the suit is set for trial at the current term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Hap
William B. Godkey
Wiendor G
Sarah Hewtt
Sterling Iront Company
New York
Hewitt
Sterling Iron Company
Gourley
New York State
Howitt
Wurtsboro News Briefs and Local Notices
Wurtsboro notes arrival of Mr and Mrs Wilton at Kens jockety and the opening of Doss leversam parlor by Candy Lyons to serve water and ice cream. Obituary for Joseph Lave. funeral here. Mt Prosper summer home, many friends. Mt Church AW Society meeting July 24. Wheaton T Sherwood funeral at ROT Church. long time friend in this area. Warisheray Scouts crushed by Moomlaghize nine of Saray. Miss Ann Orr visiting Brocklin. Nora and Virsula Ciitis sisters from Manhattan and cathertari and George Grab weekend at Grownapoiat How. Hay Reid Memorial Day with parents. Sergeants Arthur Harris and Goonne Quesl Hela Batters H discharged and returned.
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Wurtsboro
Janes
Fdimuid Wilton
Candy” Lyons
Joseph Lave
Mt Prosper
New York
Love
MT Church AW Society
Taxemoent
Wheaton T. Sherwood
ROT
Sherwesdt
Warishoray Scouta Crassel
Moomlaghize
Saray
Mire Ann Orr
Brockln Fs
Mie Dyia Reid
Nerapoint Dence
Mineoa Nora
Virsula Ciitis
Manhattan
Wiss Cathertari Red
George Grab
Grownapoiat How
Mins Hay Reid
Miami
Mra
Reid
Arthur 1 Harris
Headquarters Co
Headquarters Co, 412Th Infantre
Vieass Field
Chester Novelts Company Members Enjoy Weekend in Town
Chester Novelts Company members and associates spent Sunday in town with Mr Wham Radon of Harriman visiting for a weekend. The group participated in activities at a local residence while Mrs Feldman and daughter from Albany attended, and Wallaew's Insurance Office in Goshen reported a case of confinement due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheeteg
We-Mroo
Wham “Radon
Harriman
Feldman
Daughing
Mar
Albany
Chester Novelts Company
Wiam Smith
Wallaew
Goshen
July 4th in Sullivan to Honor Veterans Parade and Barbecue
Arrangements for the Fourth of July celebration in Sullivan county are nearly complete. A parade will start shortly after 1 pm with Sergeant William B McMiHen of Montierlie as marshal. Wesley Decker will direct a barbecue at 5:20 pm for soldiers and guests, followed by speeches by Francis M. Hugo and W. A. Redsabert. A fireworks display will cap the day, described as the finest and most comprehensive yet in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Sullivan County
William B McMiHen
Montierlie
Wesley Decker
Middletown
Toys Home
Francis M. Hugo
W. A. Redsabert
Mlinats
New York
Free Library and church events feature local musicians and socials
Howell Jame It Mise Sarah Mapes hosts the Free Library Association at her home for an evening of entertainment. The Ladies Aid Society plans a Thursday lawn party with cream and cake for sale, guests include Mrs Irving Greer and Mr Baxters from Antrim Fin. Children’s penny exercises were held at the church with a lively program for Mrs Robert Drake and family. A dance group performs “A Taccant of The Summer Time” at Edenville with Miss Fruma Ambiet organizing songs dances and pantomimes for Amity Church and the Tacier Ai Society featuring numbers like A Trumpet Ball and the March of the Alleg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidner
Childern
Robert Drake
Hhifidtten
Ara
Edenville Adenaitte
Middle Town
Amity Church
Ctien
Montgomery Observes Children Day and Local Notices
Children’s Day was observed in Montgomery at both the Presbyterian and Methodist churches with morning and evening services. Montgomery Grange plans a lawn party June 11 at the Burnett home. Taxes begin June 12 at 9 to 12 and 1 to 2 daily, one percent then five percent after July 11. Charles Burnett, discharged from the 30th Machine Gun Battalion, visits home. Montgomery High School class of 1919 graduates include Jane Miller Elizabeth Bull Winifred Wilkin Joseph Devine. Reform Church services scheduled for Sunday led by Rev Bal lard. Dance in Seniors Hall yielded seventy two couples and $25 net. Janet Johnson of Greate New York visited town on Saturday.
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Montgomery
Montgomery Grange
Hosd
James R. Burnett
Charlee A. McMonagle
Charles R. Burnett
Camp Dix
James R Burnett
France
Montgomery High School
Jane Miller
Elizabeth Bull
Winifred Wilkin
Joseph Devine
Bruce Ballard
Samuel Rosenburg
William Enright
Lou” Connelly
Janet Johnson
Greate
New York
Presented With Flags For Children's Day
Unionville June 10 Children's Day was observed by the Presbyterian Sunday school. The church was decor ated and each participant did well. At the close each scholar received an American flag waved during America. Five children were blessed by Rev. Mr. Chedister. Grace VanSickle of Ellis Island visited home near town. Lester Schooley Rosencrans W D and William Han ford attended a Masonic meeting in Goshen. Theo Myers of Waterloo returned after a two weeks visit with city friends. Those interested in taking stock at Unionville Bank should see G A Elston this week.
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Unionville
Presbyterian
America
Chedister
Grace VanSickle
Ellis Island
Lester Schooley
W. R. Rosencrans
W. D
William ” Hanford
Goshen
Theo. Myers
Waterloo
Stork
Unionville Bank
G. A Elston
Norwich Man Pays Large Price for Champion Holstein
Philadelphia June 10 The champion Holstein cow Bello Mercea De Kol sold for 26009 dollars at the pedigreed cattle auction tied to the annual convention of the Holstein Friesian Association in Philadelphia. Six years old, 1300 pounds, records include 31.93 pounds of butter and 1133 pounds milk in seven days. Sold by J B Hanmer of Norwich Ontario to Coldstream Farms Lexington Kentucky. A daughter Glenott er Rollo De Kol brought 7100 dollars. Sir Axele Mead De Kol, two year old bull sold for 21000 dollars to L C Amor Syracuse N Y and John H Art Mann Middletown N W The bull owned by A W Morris & Company Woodland. Calf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bello Merceaa de Kol
Hovetein-Friesian Association
J. B. Hanmer
Norwich
Ontario
Coldstream Farms
Lexington
Glenotter Rollo de Kol
Axele Mead de Kol
L. C Amor
Syracuse
John H. Artmann
Middletown
N. W
Hold Two Men for Freight Car Thefts
Paterson, NX June 1. Police hold Harry Osserne of Pompton Lakes and Abred McKenn non of Haskell for investigation on charges by railroad police. They allegedly broke into a box car at Pompton Lakes and stole 1200 dollars worth of zinc blocks from the New Jersey Zinc Company, recovering silver rods connected to the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompton Lakes
Detec
Lord
Vince
Tracey
McKennnion
Vidar
Huguenot and Nearby Residents Visit Relatives
A fragmented regional note lists Marsha Caddichack from New York visiting Port Jervis relatives, Mrs Charles Valimer and Mrs Langon visiting Middletown, Mrs Jeexie Wootbrook returning to Newburgh, Andre Mathes visiting Washington areas, Minnie Swarpcodt of Kingston and Mr and Mrs William Norria calling on relatives, with Mrs Fish hosting from Rock Hill and Catne Swartront visiting Port Jervis friends. other minor mentions of locals at work and visiting Livingston area.
Local residents motor to Hancock and Port Jervis visits
Week on River Road saw Harry Boece and sister Alma motoring to Hancock to visit relatives and friends. James Eagan and a group of friends went there last Sunday. Miss Bertha Dover visits Woodbourne. Mrs. Millard and Mr. Ellsworth stay with Mrs. H. EB. Farell. Ray Roby and his father from Binghamton visit relatives in Port Jervis and Huguenot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Road
Harry Boece
Alma
Hancock
James Eagan
Bertha Dover
Woodbourne
Millard
Mr. Ellsworth
H. EB. Farell
Ray Roby
Father
Binghamton
Port Jervis
Children Day Observed in Washingtonville Churches
Children’s Day was observed in the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and the M E B Church Sunday evening with well rendered programs. Several children were baptized. Mr Pennell of Honesdale pa former pastor was weekend guest and spoke to the children. Roy Lincoln named chairman of the Blooming Grove Boy Scout drive and organized a nine member committee. Mr Bennett and daughter Olive of Marlboro guests in town. Mr and Mrs Louis Felter drove to Portervis with Miss Pearl Van Inwegen who will remain for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonville
Presbyterian Church
M. EB
Pennell
Honesdale
H. N. Greene
Roy Lincoln
Blooming Grove
Bennett
Olive
Marlboro
Louis Felter
Portervis
To Serve Supper On Friday Night At Florida Church
The Presbyterian Church Ladies' Aid Society will host a supper in the church basement on Friday evening June 13. All are invited. The Ladies' Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs Katherine G. Starr's Maple avenue home. Mrs John K. Ree returned from a visit to New Hampton. Anton Kosnosky is painting St Joseph's Polish Church on Glenmere avenue. Mrs John Waisenegger and son Carl, recently discharged from U S service, were in town Friday.
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Florida
Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies' Missionary Society
Katherine G. Starr
Maple Avenue
John K. Ree
New Hampton
C. G. Seward
Anton Kosnosky
St. Joseph’s Polish Church
Glenmere Avenue
John Waisenegger
Carl
U.S
Wawayanda Grange plans new building and events
Flora Day was observed by Wawayanda Grange Friday night. A committee was appointed to secure a site for a Grange Hall and gather data on building costs. An ice cream and strawberry festival will be held in the hall at Slate Hill on June 20.
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Wawayanda Grange
Slate Hill
Shawanguat Grange Changes Meeting Night
Greenville June 10 Shawanguat Grange No 1918 P O H votes to move meetings from Saturday to Wednesday evening starting June. Prominent speakers expected. Local notes include Mrs James DeBevoise under care, Dave Brodhead employed by Arthur Schield near Maple Dale, Mrs Dell Burns visiting Keefe Seeley, Zeno Wicks family set to move to Annapolis Md, Miss Thun Moore returns to New Paltz, Mrs Clarissa Elston visiting Westtown. Also lava from Vesurius tested at 1500 degrees F, isolated lava flows and historical Dow lava activity noted.
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Greenville
Shawanguat Grange
James DeBevoise
Dave Brodhead
Arthur Schcield
Maple Dale
Dell Burns
Keefe Seeley
Zeno Wicks
Perry
Port Jervis
Annapolis
Thun Moore
New Paltz
Clarissa Elston
Westtown
Real Merit Manifest in Chesterfield Quote
A fragmentary quotation extols real merit and self display with a stern note that praise may not come but will be known. Advertisements claim over 20.00 apaders daily with a cryptic, damaged line about acts minister.
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Chesterfield
Rotarians Seek 1920 Convention in Atlantic City
Rotarian delegates at the National Conference of Social Workers in Atlantic City favor holding the 1920 International Association of Rotary Clubs convention here. Officials note 9,500 rooms with 3,000 peach front and 6,500 inside hotels can house over 10,000 attendees, and Atlantic City presents suitable climate and facilities for the event. The invitation to Salt Lake City delegates will be carried by local officials as the Atlantic City party sets up operations at the Hotel Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
National Conference of Social Workers
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Rotary Clubs
Rotary Club
J. 5. Legue
Allandc City
Peachfront
Avenue Hotels
International Association
Salt Lake City
Rotary
Harrisburg
Stron
Joseph McNamee
East Lake City
Underwood Cochran
Club
City Commission
Harry Bacharach
Atlantic City Party
Utah
Aviatio
Fifth District
South
Middle West
Far West
Obituary Mrs Belcher dies at 50 in Amity home
Mrs John Belcher wife of John Belcher dies June 2 at her Amity home after about two years illness aged 50 years seven months and sixteen days. She leaves a husband, a stepson John Belcher, six sons Harry Jess Emmet Ira Doty of Amity George Doty of Westtown Wilson Doty of Middletown and four grandchildren. She also leaves three sisters Hattie Dunn of Middletown Ida of Westtown Margaret of Lafayette New Jersey and two brothers Daniel Berry out west Obadiah Berry of Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Belcher
Sarah FE. Belcher
Amdty
Harry Doty
Jess Doty
Emmet Doty
Ira Doty
Amity
George Doty
Westtown
Wilson Poty
Middletown
Hattie Dunn
Mirdletown
Ida
Margaret
Lafayette
N. J
Daniel Berry
Out West
Obadiah Berry
Ackerly Cammer wed at Bloomingburg church
C Arthur Ackerly of Olisville and Grace J Cammer of Roscoe wed at the Reformed Church parsonage Bloomingburg on June 7 with Rev William Colden officiating. They plan an extended motor trip through northern state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackerly—Cammer
C. Arthur Ackerly
Olisville
Grace J. Cammer
Roscoe
the Reformed Church
Bloominburs
K. D. Aibue
William Colden
Ackeriy
Declared Peace Aids Sidner Rouble and James Pack Health
The article reports on Mr. David Jahatt of 87 Smith Street Newburgh NY aided by GOLTINE to ease long term rheumatism back and kidney trouble. He says nightly pain and swollen ankles improved after five weeks of treatment. Other testimonials cite James Maher of Newburgh and Daniel Conklins noting relief from stomach and kidney issues. Sold by local merchants in New York area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidner Rouble
David Jahatt
Smith Street
Newhureh
Libalt
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Ullivan County
Watside
Thompson Ridge
Canfald Supply Company
Kingston
N.Y
UM. Warren
Pummer
Chiropodist
Grace Mold
Chiropod
Parsons
Orchard M4
Port Tervis
Undertaker
William T. Cornelius
Poxera
North 81
Otice
Ottsville
Tord Ombe
National Casket Co
East 39Th Stree
Murray Hill
Mspintanl
X. J. Reilly
Lexington Avenue
New York City
Phong
Plaza
TRE Mortuary
Chalel Roccafellow Burial Company
Marguerite i. Rockafellow
Oliver Hockafellow
Trews
North St. Masonic Temple
Rogers Pisce
Ger G. D. Thuleen
Chamber of Commerce
Fred Joy ‘Odee
Helen Hampson
Eveline Korn
Educational Fund
Norma Hogers
Mildred Hoffman
Marion Benedict
Iva Little
Kathleen Wallace
Edna Gifford
Mire Ceci Dayton
Grace Musser
Viola Comings
Mix Ells Holt
George Crosby
Ma Fl. W. Cass
Ceci Dayton
Alta Toepp
Mra. H. C. Merriison
Walter Lukely
Baptist Church
Whiel
Batuniay
Musicipante
Christ Church (Universalist
Christ Church
Mombery
Butler
Elt Ludington
Jurans Gaynor
Ruth Corinne
Harry Wagner
First Presbyterian Church
Jeannette Conklin
Clyde Howard Cutler
John Avalin Miller
Nancy Stewart Silvers
Hichard Bailey Tiel
Helen Louise Truex
James Robert ‘Warren
Jennie Telle Warren
First Congregational
Mombeera
Pxenciaca
Pater
Pine Bush
Valley Farm
Ladies’ Old Society
M. B. Church
K. of P. Hell
Lena Deckker
LeGrand Billings
F. F. Robinson
Charles Terwilliger
F. F.robinson
Missionary Society of Graham's
Kate
W. R. McKinney
Aince Ita
Waltkil ' Lodge
John & Duryen
Margaret Wood
Brooklyn
Simon Verney
Mane Falkoner
Leslie
George W. Jamiser
John L. McKinney
New Brunswick
Cratsmoor
Samuel R Whitten
Yankea ‘Lake
Woman's Missionary Society of New
Mre A
Emily Whitten
Hewitts
Sullivan
Children’s
Florida Church
Burg
Reformed Church
Bloomingburz
Goltine
Orby
Post Jervis
State
James Maher
Goliene
Vbladdes Pronete
Ak Daniel Conklins
Stonach
Kidnee
pMonagie & Powers
WN. Y
Panig Cokin
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