Sinking of the President Lincoln Aboard by U boat
Stanley H. Southwell ma chinists mate first class tells of the sinking of the transport President Lincoln by a German U-boat on May 31 during a voyage from France. He relays the rescue, the ship's rapid sinking, the disciplined abandonment, and the U-boat’s presence and actions including taking photographs from its conning tower.
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Stanley H. Southwell
President Lincoln
New York
BE. L. Southwell
Hanford ‘Street
Hig
Tao
Hix
Lincoln
Lincolin
Lrangporis
France
Wanaport
Sn An Cinyty Nea
Miu
Rescue at Sea After Lincoln's Sinking Aids Survivors
Accounts describe lifeboats gathering, American destroyers picking up 400 then 500 men, storms and signals, and high praise for Navy crews. Survivors from the Lincoln were treated with care aboard US destroyers en route to a French port, with 690 of 710 aboard saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kean
Beas
Saarch
Smith
Brench
Ingush
Sons
Evary Alx
Lanvers
States
Uie Hups
Salisbury Mills News Roundup and Events
June notices from Salisbury Mills report Miss Anna Weber of Brooklyn visiting her brother George Weber, James Martin returning to Passaic, an ice cream festival planned at MBR Church lawn on June 21, Mrs. George Melride visiting Newburgh, and guests at a dance in Washingtonville for Home Defense. Also noted are Mrs. Willan Walker's night stroke, Children's Day services, George Garvey visiting Bath, John Ode Jr buying a car, Andrew Thompson King buying a runabout, and Patrick Kelly returning from New York City.
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Saliabury Mills
Anna Weber
Brooklyn
George Weber
James Martin
Passale
M. BR
George Melride
Newburgh
Jno. Ewing
Washingtonville
Community Notes From Mount Hope To Lake View Farm
June 14 social news lists Mrs Join Seybolt and Mrs George Kaufman among visitors from Middletown and Johnson. Mr and Mrs Charles Clark visit with D R Malt at Lake View Farm. Misses Space and Ray from Paterson attend the weekend gathering. Mrs Cassidy and friends from New York stay at the Roxyian cottage. Ad copy requests readers in Nem Oo to submit notices to Times-Press.
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Mount Bape
Join Seybolt
George Kaufman
Middletown
Charles Clark
Jobnson
D. RL
Space
Ray
Paterson
N. 3
Lake View Farm
Cassidy
New York City
Burglars Enter Wickham Street Restaurant, Nothing Stolen
Burglars entered William Seeholzer's restaurant at Wickham avenue station again around midnight Thursday but nothing appeared disturbed. Former Policeman W B Halstead sighted a shadow inside and alerted police. officers found a front door open but the burglar not located.
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Wiliam Seeholzer
Wickham Avenue
Fira
W.B . Halstead
Thompson, Broughton and Gr
Annual Service of Odd Fellows Held Thursday
The Odd Fellows held their annual memorial services Thursday evening at Middletown Lodge No. 112 with large attendance. Col. E G W Musbach of Canton Preston led the event with an address. Speakers included Mrs. Emanuel Stone Mrs E Thompson Grand Master Rowart Lawrence Rev Dr G W Orin and J E Leeman. The gathering was noted as impressive.
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Odd Fellows
Middletown Lodge
No. 112
Tofora
E.G. W. Musbach
Canton Preston
Sho
Emanuel Stone
Alartha Washington Lodge
E. Thompson
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Paat
Rowart Lawrence
G. W. Orin
Government Is Back of Auto Truck Service
The auto truck service between New York City and Middletown is endorsed by the U S Government as a cooperative transport aid rather than railroad competition. The National Council of Defense supports the service, while the Middletown Chamber of Commerce did not establish it. hundreds of trucks operate from New York City. Albany June 1 officials and acting Governor Whitman extended congratulations to State Comptroller Eugene M Trav at his birthday with floral decora tions and a placard hourglass saying Cheer up Everybody has em.
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New York City
Middletown
Os St
U.S
Nationa Council of Defenge
Uve
Aliddietown
National Council of Defense
Albany
Whitman
Eugene M. Travip
Altomer
M. E. Lewis
Higc
Skianes
Fennell
Thought on Clarity and Decision in Daniel's Journal
In Daniel's journal a line suggests that insistence on perfect clarity before choosing leads to never deciding, implying decisive action comes from accepting imperfect understanding. The reflective aphorism ties doubt to paralysis and advocates timely choices.
Pine Bush High School Flag Day Recital Honors Medals
Flag Day exercises at Pine Bush High School featured a Salute to the Flag and readings of the American Creed. Ira M. Cohen gave The Flag oration, followed by William E. Winans presenting medals won by Middletown athletes at the Goshen track meet with Sundstrom, Brawster, Drewsen, and Ver recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira M. Cohen
William E. Winans
America
Etenegs
Wilson
Middletown
Goshen On
Jung
Sundstrom
Brawster
Drewsen
Local Society Notes and Recitals in Florida and Kansas
A fragmentary Florida note records a June birthday for Miss Lenoxe and a later business meeting of the C. E. Society at Thomas Howell’s home. Also mentioned are Edna Winters visiting on South Main Street and a Kansas piano recital by Mrs. Hath Helmicx Robinson praised for high standards and expressive interpretation.
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Florida
Amos W._Taylor
William .V., Starr
Maple Avenue
Pine
Bush
Hath Helmicx
Robinson
Kansas University
Skilton
Alicia Wake Brook
Arrivals and Commissions Highlight Local News
The Callicoon Home Defense officers receive commissions from Gov Whitman and Adjutant General Sher. Jos H Curtis is named captain with W Ace Hill and Chas P Bergner as lieutenants. Arnold Klose reports his arrival overseas joining Rev Otto K R W Klose's family in New Jersey. Lehigh Valley Railroad names F L Biendinger as general manager. he is brother-in-law to Mrs Clemson and Mrs Knapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callicoon Company
Home Defense
Eserve
Gov. Whitman
Sher. Ting
Jos. H. Curtis
W. Ace Hill
Leutenant
Chas. PF. Bergner
Cochacton
Arnold Ktose
Otto KR. W. Klose
Great Meadows
X.J
Presbyterian
Cunrehure
Cari
France
Lehigh Valley
Alfred H. Smith
Eastern Territory
F. L. Biendinger
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Mr. Biendinger
Mra. Georges. Clemson
N. E. Knapp
Motorcyclist Injured in Port Jervis Collision
Bernard Pohren of 195 West Maly Street Port Jervis suffered slight injuries after a Ford struck his motorcycle on the Trend between Cuddebtackville and Misvifie late Thursday night. The front wheel of the motorcycle was badly damaged in the crash.
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Bernard Pohren
West Maly Street
Port Jervis
Cuddebtackville
Yankee Soldiers in France Organize American Soldiers Baseball League
The American Soldiers Baseball League in Paris readies a season schedule. The team gathers personnel from aviation service, engines, military police, Soldiers and Sailors' Clinic, Red Cross, YMCA, and the quartermaster's department. Practice games show strong talent across city units.
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American Soldiers’ Baseball League
Taris
Aviation Service
Miliary Police
Soldiers and Sailors’ Clinic
Red Cross
YM. C. As
Quarternmaster's
Tuileries Gardens
Mortinartre
Parisisee
Fertilizer Claims Tied to Insect Treatments abroad
A fragmented report notes Lecest Eggs from Fertifixers Lacnet cers treated by sulphuric acid and Umno are used in fertilizers in Mediterranean countries. Insects identified as NuMenrens are mentioned in connection with these products and practices.
Millsburg Notes and Local Happenings
In Millsburg area news during June 14 T H Mackey of Johnson paints Mrs Ellen O Briens residence. Mrs Carl Hansen tours to New York City. Fred Mead attends a Grand Central Palace music show and promotes Sondra phonographs. Carl Hansen sells a horse to Edwin Blade of South Centreville. Johnson school closes for term. a graveyard picnic at Elston's field. Manning barn under rapid construction with large sills and frame assembly. Mrs Roy Extery visits Ridgeburn. Weather halts farm work. farmers seek better skies to resume duties. Chamber of Commerce received 390 booklets on home canning and Verdabiles from the National War Garden Commission for distribution at 3 South Street. Moose Lodge No 339 will not meet June 11 due to Warwick visit arrangements.
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Millghurgh
T. H. Mackey
Johnson
Ellen O'Brien
Carl Hansen
Fred Mead
Sondra Phonograph
Grand Central Palace
New York City
Mead
Arso
Edwin Blade
South Centreville
Elston
Thia ‘Filinge
Manning
Roy Extery
Ridgeburn
Jobo Sherlock
Chamber of Commerce
National War Garden Commission
Chamber
South Street
Captivity Story of Dackbills and Efforts to Transport Them
Fragmentary report describes dackbills kept in captivity for geological gardens in Melbourne. It notes the young are suckled by the mother and that attempts to carry them alive to Europe and America have failed.
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Melbourne
Europe
Remove Varnish From Old Farltare Using Simple Wash
Old varnish on a tarnished piece can be removed by washing with a solution of one part water glass to seven parts water. Apply the mix generously, rinse, and if necessary finish with drying wax to restore a fresh, clean look.
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Aoda
Emergency Farm Labor Force Urged in Orange County
A wartime appeal urges New York residents to join an Emergency Farm Labor Force for Orange County to sustain food production. C. Jacobs leads the drive under the State plan, with Farm Bureau coordination and outreach to towns.
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New York
New: York
Bart
New
Orange County
C. Jacobs
Orange County Farm ‘Bureau
Middletown
Annual Praise Meeting at Westtown Church
About 60 ladies gathered Thursday afternoon for the Women's Missionary Society annual praise meeting at Jay Presbyterian Range Westtown. Mrs C F Bernheisel spoke on Korea's people and customs and the gospel work. Miss Bibel Penais contributed solos. refreshment trays followed with cake ice cream and strawberry items. the society has supported missions since 1881 with a total of about 350 raised for home and foreign causes.
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Westtown
Jay Presbyterian Range
Women's Missionary, Society
Mra
C F. Bernheisel
Dai
Mia
Bernheisel
Te Society
America
Bibel Penais
Hamburg
N. J
Catopierphobia: Fear of Mirrors Reported by Patients
Physicians note a phobia named catopierphobia describing patients fear of mirror exposure linked to emaciation and altered appearance. The report cites observed relief after cure of body peptide issues and references a cartoonist scientist Moonthiy.
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Lomen
Callie
Three Causes for Gladnews
A story about a boy named Rothie whose father was away for two weeks and his reunion at the station with his mother or guardian. The tale emphasizes the boy’s longing, a greeting, and a playful line about tasks and a journey’s end.
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Rothie
Private Alvord Writes From France to Nellie Clinton
A nephew Private J. Mo Alvord of the 207th Infantry sends a letter home from somewhere in France. He describes the weather, soldiers, and camaraderie, asks his aunt Nellie Clinton to write back, and mentions French money and cigarettes as he signs off with hopeful notes from May.
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Nellie Clinton
Avenue
Bag
J. Mo
207Th Infantry
A. B.F
Nell
France
Kaiser
Jowan
Fifty Two Students Prepare for Regents Examinations
Fifty two students anxiously await Regents tests this week to decide graduation. Commencement follows on June 23 at 11 AM with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Dr Swift at the First Congregational Church. Activities include Cass Day reviews, diploma presentations, Slagon scholarship prize, and a banquet at the Mitchell Inn ending with high school life memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational
B.swift
Stratton
Mitchell Inn
Bass Season Opens Saturday Under 1918 Laws
The 1918 bass fishing season opens Saturday with a June 16 date adjusted to coincide with a Sunday. Rules require bass to measure at least ten inches and limit anglers to fifteen fish per day, with a two person per boat rule. Reports indicate pike and pickerel in streams east of the city, and Oswego River fishing expected to exceed prior years since the Barge Canal began.
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Oswego
Presbyterian Church Plans Children Sunday Activities
Uncertain text notes a Presbyterian church morning program for children, with classes by mid afternoon and an evening event involving a question box. It mentions Sacrament of the Lotus and references to local residents traveling to Newton and Passaic for events and a summer Christian training set at Peorno Mountain.
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Unioneite
Scepper Wiil
Re. Lamb
Port Jervis
George Titus
G. V
Newton Thuredar
Sebedel
Sarah Lassen
Kitty Hanford
Passaic
Moendini
Abbie Haa
New York City
E Stanley Chedister
Peorno Mountain
Barn Destroyed in Thunder Storm at Liberty
A thunder storm Wednesday morning caused a large barn at Liberty to burn and be completely destroyed along with its contents. The blaze, reported by local residents, left the site charred and authorities investigating the cause.
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St Oxlock
Aginning
E. F Elaer
Liberty
Conteria
Rev G J Blake Dies in Winnington Delaware
Word reached Port Jervis on Thursday of the death of Reverend G J Blake pastor of Wickham A M E Church on Brace Street Port Jervis. The notice appears in local want ads columns.
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L. Blake
Port Jervis
Winningto del
Geath
G. J. Bake
Wickham A. AG. ML Ps Chrarch
Brace Street
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Stanley H. Boutmwell
Salisbury Mill
MT. Hope
Katharine Werley
Katharine’ Werley
Grace Church
Breese
Janice Mackey
Jembragte Stanton
Margaret Townsend
Iarad
Mary Cordner
Harry Whipham
Ruth
Wm. Seeholzer
Dally
Damiel
Pythian
Millsburg
Order OF Moose
Middletown Loder
Warwick
Alvord
Watcnie- Times-Press
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