Circleville Will Unfurl Liberty Honor Flag Saturday
Circleville invites residents to a Saturday evening June 13 picnic and celebration. Ice cream and cake will raise funds for the Third Liberty Loan with a Liberty Honor Flag to be unfurled at 2:30. Judge Russell Wiggins will speak and local leaders credit $22,000 raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ircleville
Circleville
Red Crows
Hennessy
Hennessie
Gil
van Deveren
Ylenic
Ol Levilly
Ouartiia
Lyceimall
Caven
Sain
Maple Dale Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Maple Dale residents share a busy weekend with Middletown guests including Mr and Mrs Dodd Jr and Mr and Mrs Hull entertaining visitors from Jersey City Ottawa and New York City. School meeting picks local officials and teachers while neighbors from Sussex Ginn Ridge and Middletown visit.
Subtle Youthful Reasoning Over Jam Mischief
A boy named Jimmy smeared jam on his face after coaxing his mother for Jam Chat. She refused, offering to share with the neighbor’s dog, but he found jam in a corner with a half empty jar. He explained that toodles dislike gom and warned not to waste anything, so he chosen to eat it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
For Sale Five Acre Farm With Cultivation Notes
Fragmented OCR lists multiple items including a for sale note for a five acre farm with cultivation details, free spring water, and mentions of horse and yearn land. Also includes assorted ads for Cohen's clothing store and various funeral service notices with addresses and phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jing Lah
Man the Ships Topic in Local Film This Week
Fred 8 Rogers promotes a stereopticon slide at Bhattan theatre inviting local men aged 21 to 30 to enroll with the United States Shipping Board for Merchant Marine training as sailors firemen cooks and caravans. Exemption from military service offered. instruction on training ships before joining large merchant vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Rogers
Bhattan Theatre
Merchant Marine
United States Shipping Board
Rexall
U. S. Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Furopa
Injured Lybolt Boy Undergoes Amputation After Car Crash
Kenneth Lybolt suffered a severe left foot injury requiring amputation by Dr Purdy with assistance from Drs Mills and Chappell. The right foot is crushed but salvageable. Motorman Peano was head and face cut, treated at home after being brought from the scene. Several others escaped serious harm though the incident disrupted trains and frightened witnesses. The Lybolt family received community sympathy as prayers were offered at St Paul’s Church.
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Purdy
T D. Mills
A. B. Chappell
Peano
Blaclty
Talen
Theville Kenneth
Downing
Xahock
Windman
Marlin Gould
Gould
Phil- Npsoureh
John Johnson
Wallis Transit Company
Ted
Punse
St. Paul's Church
Dr. Grinton
T'rmasll Company
German Pirates Sink Two Ships Continued From Page One
Report details German pirates sinking two vessels with copper cargoes and wool aboard. One ship, the Vin deggen of 2,600 tons, valued above a million dollars, sailed from Valparaiso May 20 and carried copper and wool. Lacking speed, its lifeboats gave no chance near the coast as danger loomed. Elsewhere, notices include Grange meetings in Levilly and a Red Men dance. Dr. Clakeslee honored for service with anti-saloon league and YMCA in Rhode Island context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparalzo
Alwand
War lecture and nursing news at state hospital
Washington dispatch notes a Friday evening lecture at Amusement Hall by Dr EB Smith on Bacteriology and the War with lantern views, aimed at medical and nursing staff. Red Cross nurse Nellie Bull leads war nursing efforts while hospital announcements cover graduations, staff changes, and wartime postings amid ongoing campus activities and local events.
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State Hospital
Smith
New York City
Nellie Bull
Wirch
Ashby Hall
Red Cross
S. 3
Bull
School of Nursing
Harriet Jones
Nelie Bull
Mary Thom
Litt Baxter
Surprise Anniversary for Norris Couple at Circleville
Circleville residents hosted a surprise 20th wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Norris of Fair Oaks. The event featured singing, conversation, and refreshments, with Rev A Wan Deveren presenting a gift of china. Also honored were Mrs Santee and Mrs Travis for their respective anniversaries. The notice mentions local clergy, naval visitor William Kirk, and several community activities and upcoming events in Circleville.
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Circleville
Fred, Norris
Fair Oaks
United Church
Jane
Frank ‘Travis
Floyd ‘Blauvelt
William R. Wallace
Frank E. Bennett
Bilmty -M. Bethurch
Coe
EB. W. Bennet
Nautonicbird
Bloomingburg Road
van Oeveren
Lake Henneside
Hennessy
van Geveren
van Deveren
Red Cross
C. B
Arthur Bennett
Grantwood
N. J
V. Ellis
Community Notes from Mechanicstown and Wallkill District
A June show at District No 11 in Wallkill names officers for the year. Highlights include Samuel Lytch as trustee, William Blumeli as collector, Joan B. Slawson as clerk, and Miss Brown of Middletown as a trained teacher. Local residents share visits, travels, and letters, including Private Nelson Reed’s safe arrival in France and social calls among the Becker, Myer, and Greetes households in Middletown and surrounding areas.
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Mechanicatown
Wallkill
Trastee
Samuel Lytch
William Blumeli
Joan B. Slawson
Brown
Middletown
Ralph Wells Smith Ue
Nelson’ Reed
France
Ralph W. Smith
Mas Comella Band
Woodtarm
Sullivan County
Joseph Holmen
Grate Dunning
Haring
Thig
Acction
Mra
Dewsnap
Middietown
Aira Stankey Dewsnap
Wide
Long Island
Jennie Stage
Otecer
Jotn Greetes
Dorothea
Greetes
Cufford
Charles Grteen
Eilenville
Bhen Green
John Townsend
Bethel
Scely Green
Tuxedo Italian Squad Writes From Spartanburg
A letter from soldiers of the Tuxedo Italian squad at Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg describes their journey from Tuxedo New York to the training camp. They praise the camp conditions report food and water and salute the local supporters including Red Cross workers Home Guards Girl and Boy Scouts. The letter lists 11 Italian enlisted men including Alexander Guerriero Enrico Laporta Ralph Pucllo Michele Desimone Christopher Stabile John Cappellui Andrea Biancardo Pietro Catrini and notes vaccinations and a desire to move to the front.
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Times-Prese
Paul Tuckerman
Best Pioneer Infantry
U.S. A
Wadsworth
Spartanburg
8. C
Hebpler
Aesie Oeoneer
Isa
Pete
Ineg
New York State
Frank Harris
Ordera
Wald
Tuxedo
Red Cross
Village News from Otisville Keeps Social Flow
Otisville notes list local visits and welcomes including Mrs J A Vellace King from Jersey City as guest of Mrs Mary Ogden. Many residents travel to Brooklyn Westbrookville Port Jervis and Jersey City for visits and events.
Optimistic Thought A Man's Good Name Is His Best Mi
A brief editorial line extols a man’s reputation as his most valued asset, urging steadfast integrity and honest conduct in public life. The concise charm underlines character over wealth, urging readers to preserve a noble name amidst challenges. The piece reflects early 20th century moral emphasis.
Cows Killed by Lightning Near Fine Bush
A dark, stormy last Wednesday killed Holstein cows near Fine Bush. Walter Hoppee reported the loss just east of the village as heavy rain and lightning struck early Wednesday morning. Margaret Wood, visiting Brook, and Mr. and Mrs. Emocy were mentioned in the fragmentary report amid weather details and local notes.
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Walter ‘Hoppee
Margaret
Wood
Mra
Emocy
Mrg
Strem Terry
Zock
Vacatio
Mt Hope Presbyterian Sunday School and Children’s Day
Mt Hope Presbyterian invites all to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Children’s Day exercises at 8 p.m. Centreville Presbyterian also hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a Children’s event at 8 p.m. All are invited to attend.
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MT. Hope - Presbyterian
Centreville Presbyterian
Local Notes and Incidents From Westtown Area
June nineteen entered the Westtown scene as a car collision near Middletown damaged two vehicles and sent men to repairs. Milk truck and wagon mishap killed time on a hill. residents report several locals returning home for summer. Meanwhile students Isabel Sayer Joha Clark and Clarence Line return from New York Lafayette College and Dana Hall. A social at ex-Supervisor W Frank Lain raised over fifty dollars and Beatrice Gardner enjoys Lockenhurst Farm summer. Herbert Hockenberry drives a new five passenger touring car. Graham Aldrich install a concrete floor at their new garage with Willian Vail of Unionville doing the work. Hulet D Clark, from Newport R I, attends the Ogden Wilkes wedding. Mrs Sprague visits Aldrich homestead. she is a niece of Mrs Levi Aldrich.
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Wesstown
Harry Vaneroeft
Middletown
Howard
Wickham
Toad
Herbert ‘Smith
George Hafner
Greenville
Westtown
Isabel ‘Sayer
Monteactt
New York
Jelty
Joha Clark
Dana Hall
Wellesley
Mass
Clarence
Line
Lafayette College
Easton
W. Frank
Beatrice
Gardner
Lockenhurst Farm
Herbert Hockenberry
Graham
Aldrich
Willian Vail
Unionville
Hulet
D. Clark
Sam
Newport
R. L
Ogden Wilkes
Sprague
Dr. Sprague
Central Valley
Mirs
Levi Aldrich
Obituary: Sylvanus B Downing of Pine Bush Civil War veteran
Sylvanus B Downing aged 74 years 6 months died at home near Pine Bush Sunday morning June 9 after a short illness. He enlisted in Company L 15th New York Cavalry in 1865 and served through the war, was prisoner at Andersonville for one year. For four years he carried mail between the village Crawford Dwaarskill and Walkin and previously New Paltz. Survived by widow and three sons William C Sylvanus W of Brooklyn and Henry B of Poughkeepsie. Funeral at New Prospect Reformed Church Wednesday at 2 PM with burial in New Prospect cemetery.
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Sylvanus B. Downing
Pine Bush
New Prospect Reformed Church
New Prospect Cemetery
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Liberty
Maple Dale
Yen G. Dodd, Jr
Barold Dodd
D. R. Hull
Charlea.Clark
Johnson
Frank Winter
Fame
Ottawa
Canada
Duckridge
Jeraey -City
Hella Wells
A."wilson
Slater
Agnes Clarke
Meath Hill
Mcooklyn
Agnes Daly
George Titus
W. Amajos
Jesse Mapentrugiac
Albert Dodd
Louisa Mackenroth
King Nielsen
Autrella Sayer
George 9. Bayer
Haroly
de Dodd
van Stilde
Sussex
Winfield, Maypos and Family
Ginn Ridge
W. Mapes
Alfred Sipley
Pon
Herbert
Jonse Mapes
Men—Iwig
Onder
Cohen's
Bet
Malai Street
Alexander Wereitt
Feneral
Rockafellow Burial CO
North SL
Midgrewewa
Hi Hosera
Kelly
Cnd Embalmer
Main St
Railroad Ave
Phobe
Otice
Phooe
Grags Mercy
Lady Apsistant White
Heares
William T
Kenneth Lybolt
Clakeslee
Binchamion
Jang
Ay Blakesles
AntiSatoon League
Eas
Greyhowich Academy
Rhode Island
Irwin
Lin
Dr. Walealee
Abner
Stratten
Times
Ada
Wil
Lunney
Washington, D. C
Miya Ewatello Mattison
oMces
OH. Mattison
Mig
Ines
America
Abrnau Blum
N. Y. State
Mia
Ashley
Rhea Ashley
Moommnedade Hospital
Olga Wesiofen
Ashley Hall
Misa Annie Sullivan
Mary C. Norton
W. A. Roth
Dwar Roddy
Faly Ali
Terhard Valey
Fainers
J.C
Watt
John Galbraith
Wootridge
James Vantran
Woolbourne
Howard Eo Mallinson
Battery
Pela
Fort Sti
Oklahoma
Dehn Pape
U. S. Navy
Vanney
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Mrs. Lanney
Densle
Seacresta
Albert
Saket Schuler
Beemerville
Willis, Turney
Mein Kitchen
Moghagen Avenue
E.J. ‘Kelly
Chestnut Street
Chima R. Munroe
Wawarping
Ellenville High School
Norrises
Mechanicstown
Otisville
J. Avellace King
Jersey City
Mary
Ogden
Academy Avenat
Charles Blizzard
Claude Hyde
Metropolis
J. Wallace King
Mary E. Ogden
Jay D. Northrup
Passaic Park
Bis
James Kinnalls
Hunesdale
Grace Denlap
Kirkpatrick
Lilian Bauif
Port Jervis
John Fleid, Jr
M. E
Henry Stoppard
Red Cross Society
Lyceum Hall
James
J. Behan
Greenteat
Anna
Widdletown
Clarence Ketcham
Geraldine Miller
Newhborst
Nathan
Hecht
Cross
Clair Ar
McLaughlin
John Field, Jr
Thomas Knapp
The
Presbyterian Church
Witherington
Haxwell
Patterson
E. Frank Fowler
Blake Newkirk
Grace Newkirk
Frazer
Leadbeater
Mr. Patterson
Her. E. Frank Fowler
Sergeant
Witherinston
Alao Bir
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. M. Park
J. Lewis Evans
Marion
Tabor Academy
Miss Campbell
Jasper Parsells
Angels of Light
Frances VanTlager
Edyth Smith
Conklin
Tacriy
M.S. Church
Harry M. Anderson
Metrapois
Hish
Scott—Hamilton
Ena Mae Hamilton
Flora M. Hamilton
Linden Avenue
Elmer Scott
Maybrook
Wedd Horton Memorial
van Dske Wight
Isaac ¥. Neale
Campbell Hall
Scudder
Kingston National Bank
Samuel D. Scudder
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