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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1919

Page

4

Burglar Held for Jury in Floridian Identification Case

A man arrested during a burglary attempt at Krauthamer Fur nishing Store 55 North Street claimed alias John Nelson but said his name is John Grokofsky. He waived exam, is held for the grand jury, and remanded to Goshen jail after an appearance before Recorder Starr. Florida authorities transported him for identification and linked him to a two year employment with a Middletown industry through an associate Frank Smith of New York City.

Krauthamer Women North Street John Nelson John Grokofsky Grokofsky Starr Goshen Florida Gier Greeves Wood Big Island Frank Smith New York City Smith Middletown Mr. Kelly Grokofski

Mrs McKinstry Dies in Newburgh

Mrs Helen Fingier McKinstry wife of DeWitt E McKinstry president of Highland National Bank Newburgh died Wednesday afternoon at St Luke s Hospital after an operation She was 44 born in Green Haven Dutchess County and was a director of the Newburgh WC A Survived by her husband and daughter Rath a Vas sar College junior Funeral services will be held at 2 24 Wrlock Saint taietroon WE ITHEn

Times-Press Newburgh Helen Fingier McKinstry DeWitt E. McKinstry Highland National Bank S. Luke's Hospital McKinstry Ees Green Haven Dutchees County The Newhursh ¥. WC Rath Vassar College Wrlock Tas

Feinbloom family feud over ash can baby father claim

New York June 12 a man claiming to be the father of Bobby Ashe the ash-can baby appears at the Feinblooms home and recognizes the child with emotion. The couple say he seems truly the father but he refuses to reveal time or address. A letter to attorney Bloomenthal presents conflicting details. A separate entry notes a Hoffman Lodge event with Masons including a Door of Masonic emblems and various performances.

New York Bobby Ashe Mont Vernon John Feinbloom West Eighty-second Street Daniel W. Bloomenthal

Finnegan Breen Wedding At Mount Carmel Church

Nellie Finnegan daughter of Mrs Catharine Finnegan of 46 Fulton Street and William Breen of East Newark New Jersey were married Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rev R J Colfer officiating Best man Joseph A Wright Newark N J bridesmaid Jane Langan local girl After the ceremony a reception for about fifty was held at the bride s former home The couple to spend their honeymoon at Rockaway Beach before settling in Newark N J The bride received many gifts of cut glass silverware linen and checks Among out of town guests were Patrick Breen Misses Anna Byrne and Margaret Fianesaz and others from East Newark Milford Pa

Nellie Finnegan Catharine Finnegan Fulton Street William Breen Mr. Breen Catharine Wendell Jack Joseph Wricht Edward East Newark X. J Anna Byrne Margaret Fianesaz Milford

Bad Wreck on the Erie and Jersey Thursday Night

A rail collision on the Erie and Jersey near an overhead bridge blocked both tracks. No injuries were reported though multiple freight cars derailed and piled under the bridge, with extensive debris as crews prepared to clear the wreck and restore service.

The Erie and Jersey Freighi Erie Port Jervis Sind

Real Estate Note on Lease at Spracne Avenue

George W. Hoffman leases property at 4 Spracne Avenue to Mr and Mrs James and Lion of this city for occupancy as a home. Sale handled through McWilliams & Houston, Inc. Real estate agency.

George W. Hoffman Myr James & Lion Ol Win McWilliams & Houston, Inc

Baseball Trip Highlights 265 Mile Rally to see Toronto Game

Chief Charles Higham and companions traveled 265 miles in the Mormon car to attend the Toronto vs. Binghamton baseball game, Toronto winning 114. The party praised Binghamton’s ballpark and noted optimism for the coming season despite clubs not matching prior years.

Toronto Binghamton Higham Jack” Lawlor Utica International League

Chamber Committee Pushes Industrial Building Plan

A chamber of commerce panel appointed recently to study local industrial site needs bids a report to the board. Over the past week officials say several out of town firms want to locate here but lack a suitable site, according to manager Theleen.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Theieen

Wire Telegraph Strike Delays Message Delivery

A strike by Commercial Telegraphers Union workers halted message flow starting Wednesday, causing most messages not to reach Western Union and Postal offices by Thursday morning. A separate incident injured a man, Patrick McCene, in the 10 and W roundhouse, who suffered injuries and was treated at Thrall Hospital before returning home.

Calon Caion Patrick McCene

51st Pioneers Are Still in France

A New York newspaper report says the Leviathan with 11,942 military passengers including the 51st and 52nd Regiments of Infantry led many to believe those two regiments are Pioneer commands in those numbers. The Associated Press reports the Pioneer commands are ill in France this afternoon.

New York

One-way Streets Still Operative

The public should note that Serth and James streets remain one way under a council resolution approved Monday. The mayor has days to sign or veto, after which the ordinance becomes effective, with three lanes to open or close as needed.

Serth James Common Council Lanacs

Casualty Rates Reported for Army Branches

A War Department radar report shows infantry officers and enlisted men suffer higher battle deaths per thousand than aviators. Fifty five infantry officers and 46 enlisted men per thousand killed versus 31 officers and one enlisted man in the air service. Tank corps report sixteen officers and men per thousand.

Opel Washington War Department Tank Corps

Traveling salesman injured when auto leaves road

Goshen June 12 E W Snyder of Belleville New Jersey traveling salesman for a wholesale lumber firm sustained cuts and bruises to head and face when the Buick Six he drove left the Middletown Goshen road and struck a telegraph pole. He was brought to the Emergency Hospital with nonfatal injuries and his car was towed to Middletown for repairs. Relatives are expected to arrive.

Goshen E. W Snyder Belleville N.J Middleown-Goshen Knapp Farm Snyder Spead Stephen Contos Middletown Snider North End

Captain H B Royce Returns From France On Furlough

Captain Herbert B. Royce arrived home Wednesday afternoon and, after a 15 day leave, will report to Camp Dix New Jersey for discharge. He served with the 30th Division including the Meuse Argonne and Chateau Thierry campaigns and later joined the Army of Occupation in Bernkastel Germany.

Herbert B. Royce Dis N. J Royce Temount Oklahoma Texas First Pioneer Infantry Chateau Thierry

Soldiers Entertained at General Hospital No 8 Ward

Soldiers at General Hospital No 8 received entertainment on a Wednesday evening. The ward, 9) the ward, hosted General Hospital 8 patients including Misses and a few named attendees who were thanked for their contributions and performances.

General Hospital Croea Aed W. Bard Mis Cy Ped Grewist Bullock Mshi

Williams 18 Honored at State University Ceremony

Frank M. Withems of Goshen presided at a state university ceremony honoring 18 individuals for honorary degrees. The event featured campus officials and noted the recognition of outstanding contributions.

Williams Frank M. Withems Goshen

Middletown Boy on Ship Sinks After Collision

The steamship Yankee of 2590 tons sank off Fire Island after colliding with the Italian steamer Argentina. Yankee crew were rescued by the Argentina. Hubert C Puff of Middletown, son of Charles Puff, had been aboard the Yankee and was returning to New York on the Argentina.

Associated Press New York Yankee United States Shipping Board Fire Island Argentina Hubert C. Puff Charles 2. Puf Triest Naples Patres Greece United States Fuff American Transport Service

Knox resolution on league of nations vote reported

Senator Knox’s amended resolution to record the Senate against accepting the League of Nations was reported today by the committee. The key provision would declare the United States policy to cooperate to remove any threat to European peace.

Associated Press Washington Knox Senate Europe United States

Pastor George Allen Found Dead After Suicide

In Poughkeepsie near Milton on Tuesday night the Rev. George Allen 58 a Presbyterian minister shot himself after years of illness. He came to the area twenty years ago as a contractor and later served Highland and Milton charges. He had previously attempted suicide earlier in his ministry after overwork.

Poughkeepsie George Allen Fester Milton Highland Rim Doen Branih

New York Receives 108 Army Trucks for Highway Work

New York State has been allotted 108 Army trucks for highway construction. Frederick S Greene, commissioner of highways, announced the purchase by the Government for war purposes under a Congressional resolution. The state bears only freight and construction costs of suitable bodywork. A note on farm strawberries from Namihrap farm reports good quality and careful cultivation.

Alliant New York State Frederick Stuart Greene Highwars

Germany to Decide on Sign Treaty by Saturday

Paris reports indicate Germany must choose a course within five days as the Peace Conference expects a reply to counter proposals late Saturday night. Coblenz notes German withdrawals of troops and war material from beyond occupied zones as preparations for possible Allied eastward moves. London reports a communist government to be proclaimed in Austria within days with strong Bolshevik presence. Admiral Kolchak announces a commission to study constitutional questions for a future all-Russian assembly.

Associated Press Paris Coblenz Austria London Admiral Kolchak Kolchak Omsk

War era primary race fields crowded with candidates

A crowded Republican primary race gathers many contenders including local names such as Faulktor and Thompson. The field from Port Gem Tig and Miffletown grows as the war effort draws attention.

Amonz Bhass Republcan Ars Elc Faulktor Charles BR. Terror Miffletown J. 2 Thompson Newmarsh EP Jones Port Gem Hell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. McKinstry Ithen Feinblooms Wiad W. Everit Macy C. C. Haines Hoffman Lodge Masonic Temple Charles C. Haines Italy Longen Haines Fred 5 Messrs Brittainsmd Snyder Seneral Hospital No. 8 Ovieville Ernest Hilsdorf William H. Tremper Charles E.taylor Frank T. Chamters J. Noble L W. Davey C. H. Eickard Ernest 8. Hilsdorf Nathan Schweiger William 4H Chambers Howard C. Harford Charles Higham John J. Lawlor George C. Robinson Frank C. Hook Wiliam A. Wells 51St France E. W. Snyder Belleville, N. J H. B. Royce Pastor Long Namihrap Bere Times Wadnesda Germany
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