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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1918

Page

4

Ku Klux Klan Threats Over Thrall Hospital Drive

Rockland County ITV reports on June 28 showers and a Klan threat letter campaign targeting Thrall Hospital as German residents in Epting Valley face fear and loyalty pressure. The appeal seeks hospital supplies from the public via Thimble Charity Club volunteers.

Rockland County Thrall Hospital A&a Epting Valley South Carolin Lincoln Spring Valley KU Klux Klan Div Alét Kultur Ifuna Helgium Lusitania Alps Thimble Charity Club Times-Press Lome

Community notes from Bloomingburg summarize local moves and events

Bloomingburg residents report Mrs. Coo Shearer relocating to Middletown and buying property. Chester Wilkins and family visited their mother near Wintertow with New York City connections. The high school class plans a plenio at Blossom Dell landing. Local trips include W. W. Van Inwege and others to Union, New Jersey. Lakeside Ioles hosts a fraternal meeting and hotel improvements boost the summer tourism. Mrs. Seagears returns from Florida to her Bloomingburg home. William Wilkin, a Navy member, spent several days visiting town friends.

Bloomiingburg Coo ‘Shearer Middletown Chester Charles Wilkins Ehidian New York City Wintertow Theigh Blossom Dell Landing W. W. van Inwegen Vermilyen Union 1 N. J Lakeside Ioles Or. Seagears Bi. Augustine 4. I. Finise William Wilkin Ws, Navy Oscar D. Sheely Stephen D. Harlow William Deff Riverside Auto Company Montgomery High School Presbyterian Church N. E. Lincoln Gladys W. Ayres Katharine A Mowbray Matthew Devitt Clyde Jennings T. W. Ronke Clarence Chambers Jane Chambers John E. Duryea Mary Duryea Pine Bush Daniel G. Coaley Ansonia Conn Andrew BM. Shea Miles Grace Af Gshez Pittsburgh Friendship Park M. E Arthur Pitts Newburgh Edward Poff Thomas Mould Gysben

Woodridge News Highlights Local Visits and School Board

Woodridge reports George De Puy and son Maurice ill with typhoid fever under care of Dr. Munson. Walter Breen serves with the O and Wy rifle unit at Glen Witc home. Local families Hyde Smith Wing hampton hosting Sunday guests. The new post office building nears stucco completion. At a district meeting Tuesday evening the Board of Education elected Morty Welnbord Landore Harris Isadore Trobish Isadore Rothenberg and S Benjamin as members.

Woodridge George de Puy Maurice Dr. Munson Woodbourne Walter Breen O. & Wy Simpion Force Glen Witc Mo Hyde Gidne Smith Ueten Winghamton EB. . Armstrong Board of Education Morty Welnbord Iandore Varris Isadore Trobish Isadore Rothenberg Benjamin

Elegant Ladies Dresses Ad On Sale At Cohen's Store

A garbled newspaper notice advertises ladies style dresses with closing prices on salts coats and skirts, offered cash or easy terms. It lists multiple offices and phone numbers in New York and other locations, including a funeral director and casket company, reflecting a broad classified ad snippet.

Cohen's G W. Main Street

Ryerson Returns From Front In France Sees Service Honor

Ryerson leaves the trenches after six months at the front with the 10th Battery. He earned two service stripes and served from February to June. He remains calm under danger and was invited to address the Members' Forum of the Chamber of Commerce about operations over here.

France Rome Rooks Chamber of Com Ieree Mitivadiy Whantik Dsera Summers Joseph Summers America Jne Murphy Columbus Ohio Ohio University

Chauffeur William Gray Held on $500 Bond

Police tracked William Gray to a city station and charged him after an arrest. He requested a lawyer, posted $100 bond with garnishment by Ash Shaw, and awaits a Tuesday hearing at 2 PM at Mr. Tennent’s home with Justice Put Gray.

Ury Bho Mrte Howett Cuclevile Put Gray Ash Shaw Putt Tennent

Barnstorm of Socials and Services In South Centreville

Mrs Mary Bennett entertained the Bennett family and Middletown visitors over the week. A Red Cross meeting is planned at Mrs W I Brown’s home on Thursday. Presbyerran services and Sunday school are noted. Children’s Day program includes songs, recitations, and prayers led by local families as school closes for summer.

South Centreville Mary Bennett Mary Bunnett Halph Decker Middletown G. R. Robertson George J. W. Canfield Jeane Pines Beatrice Jandelle Binte HI Innetiville M. Kailifen Midetown Kaiffen Jersey City Men George Nrandage Johnson George Mather Middietown Mroo Afra W. 1. Brown Mra Brown Banday Pobre Ome F. Remey Calidren Servier Clon Tax Pong Mary Bennet Bo Perry Red Cross Peck J. L. Seaman Sidney Seaman Mackey Joseph Cook New York City Floyd Pratt

Ellenville Church Folk Hear of French Orphans

Ellenville notes report a Sunday service at the M and Church where Mrs Graham spoke on France and her orphans, aided by a pantomime and song. Other items include local personnel updates, education notes, and Ulster county draft registration figures for June.

Ellenville Ellenville, Hine Methodist Episcopal Church King Albert France Herbert Hers Mitchell Howie Engineers” Corps Wells Heng William Devo Camp Merrit Yenafly Core Wildow Wiliden Mra Fairbanks Yankee Lake Te Bingalaw Harriet Bradfond Rulford Addison Stratton Ration Hayter Mhiladelphia Winifred Mra Atler ‘Tryon Maidietown Exinor Canal Street George C Roser Ani Miran W. CG. Rose Bilenille Phillips Exeter Academy Andater Mase Sear Mre. Reer Fivanor Mice Wehr Bancroft Ellenvile Wich School Cors Washington, D. C

Obituary Miss Clara Jessup

Miss Clara Jessup age seven died at her home on the Floridan road near Goshen after whooping cough and pneumonia. Born February 24 1111 in Goshen she was the daughter of John Seward Jessup and Millie K Johnson Jessup. She leaves three sisters and two brothers plus parents. Funeral services will be held at the Jessup homestead with Rev J Holmes McGilness officiating and burial in Florida Cemetery.

Miss Clara Jessup Misa Clara Jessup Floridan Road Goshen John Seward Jessup Millie K Johnson Jessup St. James’ Episcopal Church Mary F Jennie M Julia F John Seward Jessup, Jr Seneca Jessup Jessup Florida Road

Annual Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival At Ridgebury Parish

The Methodist Episcopal Church ladies sponsor a strawberry and ice cream festival in the parish house on Friday evening. Ridgebury Red Cross drive raised over 550 dollars with some contributors still urged to give. local efforts aim to reach 600.

Ridgebary Ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church Red Cross Apworth Laeacne Niphis Seoekly Additiion Willowdale Hible Studs Lothal Hawley Parich House Draes Man Kile Atantic Hichlands Charles T Franee Charles

Wurtsboro Roundup Notes Local Happenings and Visits

Mourners attend the funeral of Mrs Mabel Hubner Fryer with burial at Bylvan centuary. Local events include a Boy Scout food sale raising 40 dollars and numerous social visits among residents such as Misses Annette and Aimee Adams of Newburgh and Mrs Catherine Moore hosting guests.

Wurtsboro Virginia Eleanor Westfall Dunston Catherine Moore Annette Aimee Adams Newburgh Mabel Hubner Fryer Bylvan Boy Scouts Ea. D Minnie Robinson A. Hubier Otisville Otisvifle William, Schilling Allendale N. J F. E. Darby Mamakating Station Olcott Maggie Tompkins Penn Avenue Cordelia Smith Bay Richard Page Middletown Laurinda Cortright Ada Kain Spring Glen Dr. Crane Luella Padgett Marjory Houck Pinestreet W. H. Ainsworth Oklahoma Red Cross Esmeralda Fireman's Hall M. E R C Samuel Goldstein Sidney Green Percy Newkirk George Houck Pine Street Thomas Moore Spartanburg 3. C

Red Cross events and community notices in Howells

Red Cross meeting and prayers fill Library Hall with activities planned for June. Upcoming dances, talks by Mid­dleton chapter head John Bright, and church events include singing and a July 23 appearance. Local births list three new babies Edith Matilda Shoemaker Frateces Elizabeth and Guido Peimo Rapotti with addresses in Howells.

Walter Shoemaker East Main Street Edith Matilda Sanford Francis Fish Frateces Elizabeth Andrea Rapotti North Street Guido Peimo

Children’s Day Observed in Unionville Church

Unionville June 18 Children Day was observed by the Presbyterian Sunday School with decorations and disciplined effort. Rev E Chedister delivered a pithy Sunday night address on Christ living in believers. Visitors from Brooklyn Ithaca Middletown Passaic Jamaica and Dover appear in town for church events and patriotic talks.

Unionville Presbyterian E. Chedister Highleet Mabel Wyckoff Brooklyn Yerkey E Stanley Chedister Paul Christ Chedister Jamaica Empire State

Birthday party for Miss Nora Sullivan draws large crowd

In Montgomery on June 17 a large gathering attended Miss Nora Sullivan’s birthday at her home. Guests included Miss Omelia, Miss Corbit, Miss Corrigan and many others. Music by Sweeny’s orchestra ran until 3 am, with prizes for best waltzers won by Santel Corbitt and Miss Wood.

Thomas Connelly James Cunningham Joseph Connelly Marlin Murphy Patrick Shea Henry Wagner Mack Connelly Edward John Michael Shea Lorence Connelly William Woody James Connelly Ruther Sweeny Walden Santel Corbitt Miss Wood Althe H Smth Harvey N. Smith Vassar College Poughkeepsie Brown Brothers Helen A. Houston Wallkill Avenue Montgomery High School E. G. Reith Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian Church

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