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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1918

Page

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Wreck Injures Neuberger and Eltz Near Monticello

Philip Neuberger and George Eltz escaped serious harm after a brake failure caused their furniture van to plunge down a hill three miles south of Monticello. Doctors treated mainly bruises and cuts. both men rest comfortably at Thrall Hospital. Neuberger, driving, and Eltz, a helper, were en route to Callicoon with a load of furniture when the crash occurred. Neuberger resides outside the city on Route No. 1.

Philip Neuberger George Eltz Monticello Thanes-Preas Thrall Hospital Newberger Mr. Eltz A. W. Preston D. Mills Mr. Neuberger Thuraiay Callicoon L. T. Stratton Monteollo Leidy Crowell

New Jersey Car Strike Shuts Roads for Hours

A non union trolley strike on Public Service Corporation lines in New Jersey disrupted transit in 20 towns yesterday. Over 800000 workers faced delays as buses and jitneys carried excess passengers. a Newark rally raised 1400 dollars as a head tax from each member of the Brotherhood of Railway and Railworkers of New Jersey.

New York Public Service Corporation New Jersey Newark Jersey City Bayonne Hoboken Montclair Brotherhood of Railway and Railworkers of

Warwick Moose Lodge Fraternal Visit Highlights Meeting

Warwick Ladies of the Moose join Warwick Chapter 117 on a fraternal visit to Middletown Lodge 275. After meetings, refreshments and a social hour followed with speeches. Past مستor Wilbur Brown received a Past International Jewel. Initiation of candidates planned in Warwick, with Red Cross work ongoing by a Warwick group. Also notes passage about Christian Scientists aiding France in war relief relief work coordinated by The Mother Church.

Warwick Mouseheart Legion Middletown Midletown Chae Wk Lodge Order of Moose Warrick Ladce Wilbur Brown John Assome Middletown Leake Jyne Midgletown Wild Wintt France Paris War Relief and Mother First Church of Christ, Seientist Boston

Business Troubles: Kiamesha Resident Files Bankruptcy

Sofie Sternberr of Kiamesha Thompson Sullivan county has filed a bankruptcy petition in New York City. The filing lists assets of 2203 and pears?ets.

Sofie Sternberr Kiamesha Thompson Sullivan County New York City

Camp to Plant Its Own Rations at Camp Wadsworth

Brigadier General Guy Carleton commands the provisional depot and oversees land grants near Camp Wadsworth to grow crops for the army. About 150 acres will be planted this fall for potatoes and other provisions, with labor by enlisted men and later by the Labor Battalion. The effort aims to reduce the army’s food bill, though self sufficiency is not expected. The Army Y M C A is remodeling the 107th Infantry barracks, funded by its purchase.

Spartanburg Carleton Wadsworth War Department 107Th Infantry Army

McDowell Music Club Names Officers for Next Year

The McDowell Music Club held its year end gathering at Miss Jiglen Cowley's home. Miss Sreshen Moar directed a program featuring Elizabeth Madden, Mibs Cech Dayton, Frank Moir, Marjorie Horten, Mildred Garner, and Julda Willten. New officers elected: President Cedit Yayton, Vice President Hilda Wilkes, Secretary Frances Nogr, Treasurer Mindred Sites. Cowley and Wilkes, soon to be brides, were presented bouquets.

McDowell Music Cl Jiglen Cowley Sreshen Moar Dane Elizabeth Madden Lorantii Dayton Frank Moir Marjoriy Horten Mike Mildred Garner Julda Willten Weamon Cedit Yayton Hilda Wilkes Frances Nogr Mindred Sites Miss Cowley Mine Wilkes Ute Cheb

Locomotive Parts Spark Reader’s Joy Over There

Fred F Noan of Horton writes to the Times-Preses, delighted to find the home paper while unpacking locomotive parts. He praises the paper’s old Bulch run and notes steady weekly deliveries, hoping to keep receiving it as his work continues. The letter dates May 2, 1915, from Hadley Company 119th Regiment Engineers.

Fret F. Flora Jacob Horn Horton Nvcum Hone Times-Preses Teac T Ftatures Fred F, Noan 119Th Regiment Hadley A. BE

Last Day for Women to Enroll May Be June Fifteenth

Enrollment deadline looms as women must register by June 15 to be eligible for September primaries. In Gisingta and nearby regions under five thousand population, the process runs nine days, with town clerks ready to provide enrollment forms. Citizens may sign the planks at local boards to demand equal civic rights.

Gisingta Tang Electhins

Sherizz McDowell 13 Reported Doing Well

Newtilms Jim 7 Sheif Fret Mebesed came to St Leen Hospital Tuesday and was operated on Thursday for a stanch ulcer with disclosing wound. He was reported doing very well at the drain today. When in need of worthing use the Times Fress want columns.

Newtilms Jim Sheif Fret St. Leen Hospital Swene Worthing

Otisville Community Chorus Draws Crowd in June

In Otisville on a Wednesday evening about 75 people gathered for a community chorus event. Soldiers performed songs such as The Star Spangled Banner and Take Me Back to Old Virginny, with remarks about an upcoming meeting at the Presbyterian Church to honor Sergeant-Major Witherington and wife. A visiting New Yorker, John Ingham, and local residents were noted along with upcoming church services and Rev. J. Lewis Evans’s travel plans.

Otisville Sharp Old Virginny Brown Parmaico Kirkpatrick Misa Grace Newkirk John ‘McDonald Patterson Presbyterian Church Witherington Fowler

Miss Jacobson Becomes a Yeoman in the U S Navy

Miss Made ling Jacobson eldest daughter of J W Jacobson of Brooklyn joins the U S Navy as a yeoman. She was accepted at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and begins duties. She is in her second year of law study at Brooklyn Law School active in Women’s Law Club and Republican Committee. Her sisters are also noted as patriotic. The piece also mentions summer dances at Gouge Hall and local community notices including a county horse thief meeting, hospital graduations, and land purchases.

Montgomery Madeling Jacobson J. W. Jacobson Brooklyn Union Street Brooklyn Navy Yard Jacoson Brooklyn Law School Nigh Sha Women’s Law Club First Assembly District Republican Club Haliday Packer Jastini A. C. Debroroth Planiat Middletown Siating Moull Yne G. 13. Olsen William McNeal

Walden Business Man James M Walker Dies

James M. Walker, 73, a longtime Walden businessman, died Wednesday afternoon after a period of ill health. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Tafathe Methodist Church in Walden and at 4 p.m. at the M. OB. Church in Walther Water, the town of his birth.

Walden James M. Walker Tafathe Methodist Church M. OB Walther Water Mr. Walker

Warwick High School Candidate Named in Times Advert

A Warwick ValleyTimesCapas Want Ad column notes Albert C Mashan of Warwick High School as a Democratic candidate for the Assembly from the district or possibly for Congress. The item appears in an ad column style.

Warwick Warwick Valley Tmspaich Sageesiz Albert C. Mashan Warwik High School Democratic Party Assembly Congress

Meet of Home for Aged Women Plans Annual Fair

A meeting of the Home for Aged Women was held at the residence of Mrs George Hosl7 in Cheater. A fine lunch was enjoyed with sociability and roses adding beauty. We note the death of Augustus Denniston of Washingtonville, who had served on the advisory committee for migration. The annual fair at the Home is planned for September 14. Katharine Woodward, Secretary.

George Hosl7 Hoaugistus Denniston Washinatoc C. F. Bernheise Korea R.0. Kirkwood Middletown Wien

Sullivan Co files schedule of rate changes with PSC

Albany correspondent reports Sullivan County Telephone and Telegraph Co filed with the Public Service Commission Second District a new rate schedule effective July. The changes include business rate from 24 to 30, residence rate from 10 to 24, rural business from 20 to 24, and rural residence from 15 to 18.

Tees Albany Sulllivan ‘Telephone and’ Telegraph Co Public Service Commisssion Ims

Ordinary Taxes Reported Way Below War Expenses

The Treasury April tax report shows ordinary and war taxes yielding 93.7 million dollars for the month while government expenses run about fifty million dollars daily. Excludes income and excess profits levies. The data illustrate taxes covering only a small portion of monthly war costs.

Associated Press Washington Treasury

War Savings Day Urges Nationwide Action

Secretary McAdoo asks Liberty Loan workers to boost the June 23 campaign closing the war savings stamps pledges drive. He emphasizes saving and economy to outfit the army and navy and secure future welfare and prosperity for all Americans.

Liberty-Loan McAdoo Nationa War Savings Liberty Loan War Savings Committees

Austrians Plan General Strike Against War

An address to the Austrian proletariat, adopted at the Vienna congress of the German Socialists of Austria, declares great unrest in the Austrian working classes and outlines a planned general strike against further continuation of the war.

Washington Austria

Benny Kauff Draft Notice Orders Giants Outfielder

Benny Kauff of the New York Giants, a famed outfielder, was ordered by the local Draft Board to report for military service on June 24 in Pomeroy Ohio. The announcement notes his status as a well known hall of fame level player and the immediate call to service.

Associated Press Pomeroy Ohio Benny Kauff New York Giants Hall

Pastor Cooper Dies In France War Service

Hedley H. Cooper known as the gallant pastor of Christchurch in Rockland County went to France with the New York Guard medical unit as a stretcher bearer. He was killed in action after resigning his parish duties to serve on the front lines. His death was reported by the Times-Press. he also served as rector of a local lake shore church.

Cel J. Hella Weiss Gizt Infantry New York Guard Regimat Cooper France Times Otewnwoml Lake

Busy knitter aids soldiers with knit goods from home

Mrs Vernot, adopting 13 year old, stays at the Home for Acadiem and knits for the boys overseas. She has long helped those in need and willingly does whatever she can for the boys, making many pairs of items for them.

Mra. Vernots Acadiem

Harlie C Smith Not Found On Pershing Death List

A dispatch claimed Harl ie C Smith tied to Pershing death list, but residents and church officials could not verify the name. Parish records and Exemption Board searches yielded no match, suggesting the notice refers to a different Harley C Smith from another city.

Teitasians Paisbout Houng Ohio Smithera Catatea Episcopal France Harley C. Smith Réctor Smithers A.C. No Thompson Harlie C. Smith Smith

Red Cross Auxiliary of Westtown marks first anniversary

Westtown June 7 The Red Cross Auxiliary of Westtown has reached its first anniversary, reporting strong growth and civic effort. In the year it raised 135.21 and contributed 612 to the Red Cross War Fund plus 147 in aid and 465 in the recent drive, totaling 1,347.27 for the community since last May. Membership nears ninety as workers listed garments and medical supplies, while local officials and guests attend annual meetings at the Presbyterian manse with Mrs. Martha Runyon hosting. Hon. Willem F. Groves of Elizabeth and wife visited.

Westtown Red. Cross Auxiliary Red Cross War Fund Joheson Willem. F. Groves Ife Elizabeth N. J Martha Runyon Groves

Knights Templar confer order at special conclave

Dr Coshmandery No 67 KT held a special conclave Thursday evening confering the Order of the Temple on Walter S. Marx W A Hartin and Ernest Hilsdorf. The departure of Mr Marx to the Navy prompted the ceremony with Em inent Commander Howard B Keeler addressing him and wishing success in service under General Pershing. All conclaves are now called in October. Latch served by T W Davey.

Coshmandery K T Order of the Temple Walter S. Marx W. A. Hartin Ernest 8 Hilsdorf Marz Howard B. Keeler Marx General Pershing Latch T. W. Davey

Alleged Misuse of Railroad Tickets in Newburgh Suit

Twenty seven Newburgh residents are summoned to appear in U S District Court in New York by June 25 to answer a suit by the New York Central for alleged misuse of railroad tickets. Defendants listed include Isaac Mona Avraham Finkle James E Hargreaves Moses Schuiman and others in a matter tied to a rail fare fraud claim.

Newhurrh Newburgh United States New York Mse New York Central Malttoad Isaac Mona Avraham’ Finkle James E. Hargreaves Moses Schuiman Mfenry Schuimac Freak Goldsteb Max Goldstein Loris” Rubin Charles” Delssenoh Jacob Lenova Abram Lerinaea J.D. Atha Andrew Fourtames Fever” Spero Charles Pasoms Gos. Simeroasy Leo Roskin James Kaplan Mia James” Kaplan Joseph Dempsey George Shapiro Jacob Shapiro Charles Shapies Lods Streem John Ton Richarss Townesta ANON

Sussex May Be a Division End With New Coaling Plant

Sussex N J June 7 The Lehigh and New England Railroad Company has awarded a contract to Fairbanks and Morse of New York for a large concrete coaling plant in the lower yards at Sussex. The plant will feature modern machinery for cooling engines and is expected to cost more than 40000 dollars. If federal railroad director William G McAdoo approves, Sussex will be made a division end, with other ends at Rondout New York and Pen Argyl Pennsylvania, to comply with the new eight hour labor law now in force on all roads.

Sussex N. J Lehigh & New England Railroad Company Fairbanks & Morse Company New York Coel Federal Wiliam G. McAdoo Rondout Pen Argyl

Firemen to Meet In Hudson June 18

At a meeting here Fire Commissioners Chief Engineer David H Barry and FP J Mctaring president of Washington Ham e Companys requested the annual inspection of the Hudson fire department be ordered for the night of June 1 9 the day of the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen Association convention. They asked the commissioners to appropriate 230 for a stand and drum corps for a parade that day.

Hudson David H. Barry FP. J. Mctaring Washington Hame Companys Hudson Fire Department Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association

The Frog Season Rules for Frogs and Prospecting

A public notice outlines permissible frog catching from June 1 to March and prohibits devices to hinder frog movement. It also mentions penalties for illegal taking and possession of tree frogs and other items. The other item notes McAdoo’s recommendation for a new revenue measure to raise 0,000.100- 00 by taxation.

Taft Washington DB. C Seeleaty McAdoo Rischin Ralee

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