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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1917

Page

3

Anniversary of Dr Talcott Death and Hospital History

The article marks the fifteenth anniversary of Dr Selden Haines Talcott’s death, longtime superintendent of the hospital, and recalls the “Hospital Idea” he championed. It notes commemorations at Oakside Cemetery, mentions Mrs Talcott, and details staff movements, leaves, and current activities across the hospital community. Names include Dr Arthur S Moore, Mrs Talcott, and staff such as Foster, McNamara, Sparks, and Mary McGowan among others.

Selden Haines Talcott

Comfort Farm News Roundup from Port Jervis

All a wall at Comfort Farm reports Mr and Mrs J Paul Crawley in charge while Fraze Randall resides. Kin Maxwell could save gas on Port Jervis trips, but Mac's Metz proves adaptable with a powerful engine. Nursing students Anna M Kistner Margaret A Tracy Huldah Thompson study during vacation. Dennis J Hagward and others in New York for golf. Fourteen clovers found on verdant paths as nursing students near graduation. Maude Davidson praises Hubert Servier poetry and war-era verse in a new Red Cross volume. State Military Census week noted with comment on patriotic duty and a lively lab dance Thursday despite a smaller crowd than expected.

Fraze’ Randall Resiive Kin Maxwell Port Jervis Mac Metz

Plan A Conclave In Parlor City In Brigham Ton Week

A Knights Templar premier from Cyprigs Gumiendory Ny 67 will attend the WOK annual conclave of New York State Commandery in Brigham ton next Monday night. The event marks a historic gathering with 2 000 attendees expected in a city noted for its early order activity since 1816 led by Gov Canton and Grand Commanders across England Canada and Ireland.

Primier Knigits Cyprigs Gumiendory Knights of Templar New York State Brighamton Orter HL Patterson Iesuelive Bagbert Dia UN Warlor Will Caton Gosvernor Ater Arench United States Gab England Order Edward Canada Ireland Scotland Sirhaighd Arthur K Chapman Order of ‘Semplare Bing Manion

Deer Seen On Van Inwegen Farm Report

Deer sightings on the Van Inweisen farm are reported with a doe observed grazing near the Neseruink river area. The note mentions multiple deer frequenting nearby sections in New York and New Jersey, indicating an oddly high presence in this region.

van Inwegen Farm Bort Joris Samed Vaninweren Neseruink River New York New Jersey

Home Defense Called Out for Riot Duty in Albany Area

Albany message indicates governor to call National Guard units to front and riot duty. Senator Jake and local leaders discuss mobilization at National Guard headquarters. Whitman expected to request League involvement and guard support for seniority and other tasks.

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Vivid letter from France appeals for Red Cross funds

A young American Red Cross volunteer writes from France detailing the suffering and urging support for the forthcoming appeal week June 18 to 26. He describes a basement ward with wounded soldiers, a priest, a German boy, a French captain, and brave stretcher bearers tending the dying as night duty continues amid the war’s grim toll.

Red Cross France Philip Q. Mills Samuel M. Mills Chilef United States Army West Point Lve Germink Seothjing Bellevue Lex Aliee Rottowr Fur Caker Qrufer Old Tooth Col A Attetcher Nees Velleville

Russians Rebuild Towns They Destroyed After Invasion

Reports from East Prosala describe a sweeping reconstruction effort as Russians repair and repopulate towns devastated in the Bresian drive. More than half the ruined homes have been restored while thousands of prisoners in Germany work on restoration projects. Agricultural land is being repurposed to support reconstruction and farming.

City International Newellergion Tendon Jane Koentxatere East Prosala Germany Creee

Mayors at Odds Over Enlistment Policy

The Buffalo Enquirer reports at a Conference of Mayors a split over enlisting city workers in the armed forces. Kingston official P Canfield urged barring police and fire from national guard, opposing enlistment. Middletown Major Thompson and Mayor Studholm backed workers who volunteer, promising pay differential coverage and job restoration on return.

Buffalo Enquirer Conference of Mayors Army Navy Ralarida P. Canfield Kingston Major Thompson Middletown Studholm

Exchange Holds Annual Election of Officers

A Thrall Library meeting of the Woman's Exchange held Friday at 10 am elected officers: President Mrs. F Q Rockafellow, Vice-president Mrs. M G C Ashley, Secretary and Treasurer Miss Etta M Harland, Domestic Dept. chair Miss Belle Horton, Fancy Work chair Mrs. Charles G Dill. Board members named include Countess Olatta Cortina and several others. May report shows funds: Food Sold 432.45, Fancy Work Sold 34.60, total 467.05, with commission and consignor renewals totaling 52.71.

Woman's Exchange Thrall Library F.Q. Rockafellow M. GC. Ashley Misa Etta M. Harland Belle Horton Charles G. Dill Countess Olatta

New Monster U-boats Noiseless Says Swiss Observer

Zurich reports German U boat cruisers of 2040 tons with 6 inch guns and multiple torpedo tubes. Soundless propulsion claimed to let these subs move at over twenty knots on surface and twelve underwater. Several ships built this summer. others due. A Horseless motor feature expected to render diving silent. Additional smaller subs cited may reach speed of eighteen knots underwater and carry twenty to thirty torpedoes.

International News Service Zurich Kiel Oupmermome Cruiers Admiralty Waller

Army recruit birth mix up sparks fight over gender

In Portland a deputy city clerk faces a dispute as Kenneth Rowntree, listed as Eleanor on birth records and identified as male, seeks a fix after his apparent female designation jeopardizes his Army officer training. A physician’s affidavit cites an error in birth registration.

Portland Ore Eleanor Stanley Myers Myers Kenneth Rowntree Mary Sampoon Kenneth Siliegier

Newburgh Telegram Faces Publication Pause

The Newburgh Telegram was not published on Saturday amid wartime paper shortages. The owner Richard M. Rattenber, son of the proprietor, has left the paper to work in sales with ink products, leaving publishing temporarily uncertain.

Newburgh Prevent Proprie JOW Rdhard M. Rattenber Hin

Subscriptions Reported by Banks in Mattcawan District

The National Bank of Mattcawan announced subscriptions to Liberty Loan A and to another issue totaling 20 600. About twenty five employees of Mattcawan State Digital Purchase aided the effort. Total subscriptions amounted to 78 307.

Beacon Jane National Bank of Mattcawan Liberty

Prohibition Bill in Senate Sets War Time Food Controls

Washington June 16 The Gore bill would ban non perishable foods from alcohol production during the war and empower the President to restrict perishable foods as well The measure would also commandeer bonded distilleries and drive toward nationwide prohibition for the war period with penalties up to 2000 dollars or imprisonment.

Washington Senate Benste House of Representatives Uals Congress United States Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Agriculture Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Germans Counterfeit Rare Trench Papers

International News Service reports counterfeit trench papers flooding fronts with near authentic reproductions. Prices rise as original editions grow scarce. printers across the empire produce for sale despite warnings. Also noting real estate deals and a Liberty Bond misattribution in local notices.

International News Service Treferyo Thromehowt

Personal items About the Movie Stars

Virginia Pearson makes a discovery of great importance while paddling on the Hudson near her Riverside Drive apartment. Madge Kennedy and Margaret Mayo are linked to stage and screen, with Hugo Ballin directing and John Stuart Robertson part of Vitagraph. The cast includes Sheldon Lewis, Adele DeGarde, and Adele DeGarde's double anniversary, along with Lynn Reynolds Alaska production updates and the Blue Ribbon feature A Meddler With Destiny. Prominent players in the current production include Harold Lockwood Carmel Myers Lester Cuneo Big Ed Sedgwick Hetty Ware Paul Willis Harry de Roy William DeVaull.

Virginia Pearson Fox Atar Riverside Drive Madge Kennedy Margaret Mayo Mise Kennedy Hugo Ballin Himelf John Stuart Robertson Vitagraph Adele DeQarde Aggie Lynch The Law Vitagraph Company Bey Ridge L. L DeGarde Earle Williams Destiny Betty Ware Elizabeth Billings Harold Lockwood Carmel Myers Frances Kirkland Lester Cuneo Big Ed. Sedgwick Hetty Ware Paul Willis Harry de Roy William DeVaull

Red Cross fundraisers and Brent lecture plans in Middletown

Next Thursday June 21 the Philanthropic Club of Middletown hosts a lawn festival at Mrs W B Royce on Highland Ave to benefit the Canteen Committee of the local Red Cross chapter. Bishop Brent of the Philippines, touring American Red Cross centers during Red Cross week June 18 to 23, will lecture in Denver Los Angeles Portland Seattle and more.

Philanthropic Club of Middletown W. B. Royce Highland Avenue Red Cross Srent VII Boom Hed Cross Waat Charles H. Brent Phillippines America France Brent Denver Los Angeles Portland Ore Seattle Red Crote American Red Cross California San Joe Santa Clara Mission Uniga Misa Helen Stocking Mies Ruth Cornell

Registration in Sullivan County census figures

Sullivan County registration officers plan a June 5 census counting. The county lists 2 280 young men aged 21 to 21 with 19 totally disabled, 1 536 dependent relatives, 284 exemptions for unspecified reasons, and 280 with no exemption. Aliens number 128 with six marked as alien enemies. Most reside in Fallsburg 120, Liberty 117, Thompson 35, Bethel four, Callicoon five, Delaware five, and Copake one.

Sherif Peltom Belpetn Sullivan Cosatr Trasone

Rat Hunting Day for Ohio County

In a report from International News Service unclear text notes a public effort against rats threatening agriculture and livestock. The item references Marva region and county actions to suppress rodent populations amid rising concerns about pests impacting crops and poultry.

Vision of Washington Nightmare Tells Arnold Treason Debate

A diarist recalls Washington’s birthday reading about Benedict Arnold and Major Andre. A nocturnal vision unfolds a Continental office scene where Arnold defends his treason, and Washington condemns him while Andre confesses. The piece blends history, remorse, and a chilling judge of ambition.

Washington Benedict Arnold Arnold New Haven Arnoll Andre General Washington Ogree Andre Faught Benedict Arno Connecticut Maine Quebec Burgoyne Philadelphia Heaven Congress Continental Army Clinton Uap Ope Charies Lire Weshington Trenton

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