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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1918

Page

6

List of Local Exemption Board Registrants 21 Since 1917

A compiled roster lists young men who have reached 21 and registered with Exemption Board No. 2 at Tuxedo Park since June 5 1917. Names include Harold Hawkins Warwick John Kling Warwick Frank Hoskins Oxford John Hulse Warwick Bee Glanville Highland Charles Graber Highland Falls Roy Quackenbush Bellvale James Mosse Chester Joseph Rhein Florida Louis Pooler Tuxedo Park and many others with home towns such as Warwick Highland Falls Cornwall Florida and Monroe.

Tuxedo Park Harold James Hawkins Warwick John William Kling Frank Henry Hoskins Oxford John Russell Hulse Bee Glanville Highland Charles Graber Highland Falls Roy Quackenbush Bellvale James Mosse Chester Joseph Rhein Florida Louis G. Pooler Welfred Louis Raynor Wax Hgwick Pial Thornton Firthie Wea L. Cromwell Mark Laros Sugar Loaf Francis Clinton Mack Monroe Archibald Middleton Herbert G. Connolly Highland Hi Highland Entyer Falls Wane Frank Vail Tuttle Elm Street Thomas Hayes West Point Irving Bernard Schendel Mountain Avenue Edward M. Quirk Cosmo Leparto Tuxedo Pratt Burger Cornwall Seeley Clarence Weeden Warwicke Samuel ReynoMs Fort Montgomery John Galdun George James Wilford, Jr Harry Gogarty Cornwall-on- Hudson Henry A. Wilson Walter Mabee Wisner Walter Judson Highland Mills Robert Redner Charles W. Cleeves Meadowbrook Antonio Mondello Antone Harter Leslie Weeden South Street Floyd George “Everett Eden- Ville William Phillips Ereserek Thomas Beams Har- BB Frame Herman Coe Cornwallon-Hudson John Joseph Cichett Russell McKinley Moore Har-riman Frank Milton Streeter Harriman Willard A. Donley Third’ Street Albert Christopher Fredel Mountainville James Parker Vogel Charles Roe Hem Walter Warden Firthcliffe Tapes Hallock Sugar Witten Jennings Bryan Medias Frank 3. Holmes Adolph Kuehn Highland ‘Anic Vareid Adama Firtheife Clavies Grey Hanter Roy James Vance Albertus Smith, Jr Wheeler Avenue Warrick Fater

Birth Rate Decline Deepens Across England and Wales

Sir Bernard Miller reports wartime declines in births from 831,890 in 1913 to 668,346 in 1917 in England and Wales with a warning of slow recovery. He compares losses to Germany Austria and Hungary, notes daily potential-life losses in the UK and allies, and cites broader European demographic impacts.

London Bernard Miller Register General England Wales Sir Bernard Great Britain Germany Austria Hungary Europe United Kingdom France Italy

Argentina's Wealth in Furs and Perverse Edits

The excerpt cites Robert M. Gay and discusses Argentina's fur wealth, noting 70 species of fur bearing animals and the need for European markets and government support to price wares. It reflects a journal commentary on trade and production dynamics without graphic detail.

Argentina

Middletown Hospital Board Faces Pay and Staffing Debate

The Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital board met to review the fiscal year, inspect kitchens, dairy, and patient care, and discuss wage issues sparked by a new commutation fund law. Dr. E. Smith lectured on bacteriology and war, noting disease trends and soldier health, while memorials honored Dr. Talcott.

Middletown Ashley Miss Ashley Corwin Tuckerman Rogers

Middletown Medical Staff Meeting Notes Attendees and Updates

The report lists physicians and staff who attended a medical staff gathering in Middletown. Mentions include Drs Han mer Mule Preston Purdy Hulets Garfler Boothiows Leonard Margate Redfield Kearns and Dr Wm E Kelly who hosted. Other items note vacations drafts and personnel movements among ward 6 nurses and the Nurses' Home.

Bursea Tty Dre. Hanmer Mule Preston Purdy Hulets Garfler Wm. E. Kelly Dr. Smith Middletown Marguerite Birmingham New Paltz Helen M. McNamara Joe McGlennon Spartanburg Wappingers Falls Eugene A. McCall France Samuel Decker Brown B. Hunter David Hunter Fort Defiance War Department

Phillipsport Folk Complaint Ends With Bridge Dispute

Residents of Phillipsport, Sullivan County, sue the Ontario and Western railroad over a bridge on the company line. Commissioner Fennell will render a decision after briefs. witness F X Soute said the railroad lacks record title, claims adverse possession, and that responsibility for repairs is disputed among the railroad and the town.

Albany Phillipsport Sullivan County Ontario & Western Railroad Fennell F. X. Soute

Ladies' Aid Society Elects Officers at Westbrookville Dinner

Westbrookville June 15 The annual Ladies' Aid Society dinner elected officers for the coming year with Mrs Burton Gillett as president and Mrs Wace Skinner as first vice president. The next meeting will be June 20 and Children’s Day is set for Sunday afternoon. Various town residents visited or traveled, including visits from New Brunswick and Matamoras with updates on local schooling and community events.

Westbrookville Ladies’ Aid Society Theo Burton Gillett Wace Skinner William Malar Birs Harry van Sclver Ed. Babcock Alva Pantiey Georges Wyeant William Mallat Geo I. Kuhn, Jr George Robert New Brunswick N. J Earl Hanson Summitville George van Keurep Bessie Spring Glen Herman Pierce Matamoras Frank Nicholson Port Jervis Chester Ashworth Detroit Mich Mir Nicholson

Unable to Attend Graduation Due to Hospital Stay

Mr and Mrs W L Hunter of Chester could not attend their daughter Wide M Hunter’s graduation from Lessey Normal School Cambridge Mass because their son Walter Raz was operated on for appendicitis at the Tuxedo Hospital. He is recovering well. Waldmere sale reports show Andrew Brickner Newton N H sold Spring Street Waldmere property to Frank Malti Newton confectionery owner for BLi38.

W. L. Hunter Chester Wide M Lessey Normal School Cambridge Mass Walter Raz Tuxedo Hospital Waldmere Andrew Brickner Newton Tankropts Spring Street Frank Malti

Ezra Young Reforms After Inward Goitre Removal

Ezra Young has recovered after a successful operation to remove an inward goitre at Sadlier Hospital Poughkeepsie. The report notes his reformation and ongoing medical care.

Ezra Young Sadlier Hospital Poughkeepsie Walder

Murphy Case Again In Court

Newburgh has a renewed Supreme Court action between Arthur F. Murphy of Middletown and his wife. The motion seeks counsel fees and alimony during the action. The couple’s custody dispute over their two children remains undecided. Gardiner earned 75 dollars in counsel fees. alimony was denied.

Newburgh Supreme Court Justice Seeger Arthur F. Murphy Middletown Ivan A. Gardner Murphy Morschauser Gardner John Bright Watts, Oaken & Bright

$2,000 Restitution Ordered in Marbletown Case

In Kingston the county court arraigned former Marbletown supervisor Philip Hasbrouck after his guilty plea for grand larceny and misappropriation of town funds. Judge Jenkins set restitution at $2,000, subject to adjustments if a related civil suit with his bondsman proceeds.

Kingston Philip Hasbrouck Marbletown Jenkins Hasbrouck

Valuable Stock Lost to Disease in 1917 Reported

Albany June 15 Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Wilson releases figures showing livestock losses from disease in 1917 exceed 6 million dollars. He says the Bureau of Animal Industry seeks to cut this waste with better cooperation from cattle sheep swine and horse owners.

Times-Press Albany Charles Wilson Council of Farms and Markets Bureau of Animal Industry Department of Farms and Markets

Woman seeks Republican sheriff race in Chenango County

Mrs. Nell D Lewis announces candidacy for Sheriff of Chenango County. She would be the only woman candidate in New York state for the office if elected, potentially becoming the first female sheriff in the Empire State. Her husband Neil D Lewin formerly held the post for three years and cannot seek a second consecutive term, per statute.

Nell D. Lewis Chenasree County New York Great Empire State Neil D Lewin

Fast Erie Express Kills Two Girls near Johnson City

Two young girls Carrie De groatie and Eisie Degroat were struck by the Southern Tier Express on the Este Railroad near Johnson City as they crossed the tracks while picking strawberries. One died instantly and the other was fatally injured. Authorities investigate the crash and warn readers about railroad crossing safety.

Binghamton Carrie Degroatie Eisie Degroat Southern Tier Express Este Johnson City

General Hitchcock Called to Service

General C H Hitchcock, long active in the state militia, has been ordered to report for active duty at Fort Niagara. He will join the 11th battalion, U S Guards, after being on the reserve list since organizing the former First Regiment N G N Y.

Binghamton C H. Hitchcock N. G Fort Niagara U. S. Guards

Engagement of Miss Gibbs and L. D. Greene

Miss Myrta J. Gibbs held an engagement party Saturday at 116 West Main Street for Miss Elizabeth Greene of New York. The engagement of Miss Gibbs and L. D. Greene of this city, assistant manager of the Orange County Farm Bureau, was announced with no marriage date yet set. Gibbs has been active in the Woman's suffrage movement locally and statewide.

Myrta J. Gibbs J. E. Gibbs West Main Street Elizabeth Greene New York Mise Gibbs L. D. Greene Orange County Farm Bureau Miss. Gibbs Woman's Suffrage Party

Auto Driver Licensing to Be Discussed in New York

The New York State Automobile Association will hold its semi annual meeting in this city on June 26 and 27. A principal topic will be examination and licensing of all automobile drivers to ensure safer motor driving across the state.

Marce Worming Association Parkway New York State New York State Automobile Association

Private Jay W. Lockwood Killed in France in World War I

Private Jay W. Lockwood of the 29th U S Infantry was killed in action in France at age 26. Son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Lockwood of Liberty he enlisted May 1917 and trained in Syracuse before sailing for France Navy 9 November letter home indicated he had been on the firing line most of the past ten weeks.

Jay W. Lockwood Sth U. S. Infantry France Alfred Lockwood Liberty U.S. Infantry Syracuse Acxoss Eas

Patriotic Week Planned by Knights of Pythiss Leaders

Supreme Chancellor Ioin J. Brown of the Knights of Pythiss declares July 1 to 6 as Pribian Patriotic Week. Lancelot Lodge named a committee to arrange July 2 celebrations with Governor Whitman invited to speak. Committee members are C. Z. Taylor C. W. Jones and W. T. Cernelius.

Ioin J. Brown Knights of Pythiss Lancelot Lodge Gov. Whitman C. Z. Taylor C. W. Jones W. T. Cernelius

Otisville notes on weather, war, and local events

Lewis Ebank returned from Massachusetts noting chilly weather there. The academy board skipped the naval commencement speaker due to the war. The Thursday men’s supper was a success with many emmu pins and over $50 raised. The following entertainment by Mr Shield drew lighthearted reactions from attendees.

Ouse Lewis Ebank Massachusetts Academy Mr Shield

Peacocks Noted Among Solomon’s Imported Goods

The article cites biblical references to peacocks listed among natural products brought to Jerusalem by Solomon's fleet from the land of Tarshish. It mentions I Kings 10 23 and Chronicles 9 22 as sources for these details.

Tarskish Solomon Jerusalem

Mayor to Execute Contract for voting machines and horse purchase

The Board of Estimate and Apportionment authorized Mayor Cox to sign a contract to buy eight voting machines at 650 each, funded over four years. It approved expenses of 320 for the Phoenix Engine Company horse purchase totaling 600 with costs. Commissioner Dayton reported May aid expenditures 566.70 with 59.50 received. net 50.20. Dr Cordner logged 13 home calls and 14 office calls. Mayor Cox missed the meeting due to returning from a Majors Conference in Newburgh.

Board of Estimate and Apportionment Cox Commissioner of Charities A. E. Dayton Robert Cordner R Phoenix Engine Company Newburgh

Christian Endeavor Week Drives Middletown Ads

The Times-Press promotes Christian Endeavor Week with the local Union receiving 15 percent of cash receipts from penny word ads. Over 300 members across eight societies back the drive to fund the Empire State convention in Middletown July 1 to 4.

Times-Press Christian Endeavorers Empire State Middletown Christian Endeavor Week Times- Press C. EB. Unilon C. E Persen N

Sing Songs of the Allies for Red Cross at High School

A Friday program at the High School drew a large audience for two hours to benefit the Red Cross with songs from Russia Italy Belgium England Ireland and Scotland. The performer wore national attire and included a trenches song and the Star-Spangled Banner. A matinee followed on Saturday enjoyed by attendees. Also noted is a contract award to H H Smith of Middletown New York for steel needed for the Creve Creek arloise project in Sussex County New Jersey.

Bender Hish Red Cross Russia Italy Belgium England Ireland Scotland Hien

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