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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1918

Page

4

Draft Changes Likely To Take Men Of 19 To 45

Washington June 20 A draft age modification would raise the pool to men aged 19 to 45, extending military service under government direction. Congress or the War Department debate who leads the change as Baker signals approval if urged. Senate panel has not yet acted but expects War Department to clarify plans.

R Gueshington America Congress War Department Baker Jower Senate Military Committee France

Sunday church services across Denton area

Denton Presbyterian holds Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching later. Ridgebury Presbyterian offers Sunday school at 9 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 17 p m. Blate Hill Presbyterian lists preaching at 10 a m and Sunday period at 10 246 a m. Mt Hope Presbyterian has Sunday school at 9 a m and preaching at p m. All are invited. South Centreville offers Sunday school at 1 4 a m and preaching at 11 a m. All are welcome.

Denton Presbyterian Jiammee Ridgebury Blate Hill MT. Hope South Centreville

Salisbury Mills Community Notes Hit By Graduations and Moves

June 21 Salisbury Mills reports Miss Dorothy Wentink to graduate Cornwall High School this week. Floyd Frost secured a position at Garrison's store. Jubile children visited Washingtonville to deliver gifts. Charles Larry family moved to Meadowbrook. Mrs Theodore Bulnins of Port Jervis visits her mother Mrs Jno Ewing. Hope Chapel entertainment acclaimed. Children plan closing day events. Charles Casey, ex Nulloy agent, enlisted in the Signal Corps, training in Syracuse. his mother Mrs Annie Caupy notes second enlistment within a month.Fld Tuthil bought a Dort automobile.

Salisbury Mills Dorothy Wintink Frank Wentink Cornwall High School Floyd Frost Garrison's Waslingtonsville Charles Larry Meadowbrook Theodore Bulnins Port Jarvis Jno, Ewing Hope Chapel

Cohen's Offers Fall Styles and Household Ads in Local Notice

Local ad notices promote fashion at Cohen's 6 W Main with sale prices on coats and skirts and new men and boys clothing. A domestic help wanted ad notes a girl aged 4 to 18 for housework, with contact at 19 Beacon Street on Tuesday June 25 after 9:1 p.m. A farm for sale near Vine Bush highlights high cultivation, spring water, and level land for buyers at Pine Bush X,Y.

Subitioun Pimmer Nicos Call ‘Tueaday Beacon Street Chatce Ghacre Cohen's

British Subjects in the District Face Draft Exemption Review

The Third Exemption District of Orange County searches the questionnaires of British subjects registered here who claim exemption. Registrants found will be referred to the British Recruiting Mission in the United States and then subject to UK draft regulations.

Exemption Board Orange County United States United Kingdom of Great Britain

Newburgh Dispute Over Cornwall Assessments Settled

The New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Co. had two petitions against Cornwall Assessors to change 1916 and 1917 rentry assessments. 2021 terms show 1916 at 154,400 and 1917 at 141,400. Justice Seeger ordered the town to pay the railroad 33 4607 for 1916 and 25 13 for 1917. Watts, Oaken & Bright of Middletown represented the relator. Henry Rollers defended the town.

Newburgh New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Co Cornwall Cxechalva State of New York New York Ontario Stallroad Cove Alex G. Mailer Olliars Assesanra Justice Seeger Watts, Oaken

District Deputies Named for Mason Lodges in State

Notice lists designations by Grand Master elect Farmer of Syracuse for several district deputies. Named are William K R Bitter of Suffern for Ulster Greene district, Ulster Palmer of Mineville for Columbia Dutchess district, Adear J Ironsman of Tryvesant Falls for Delaware Sullivan district, and Jay Drebor of Livingston Manor for the same region.

Elect Farmer Syracuse Frev Masons Orange-ltockland Willam KR. Bitter Suffern Ulster-Greene Ulster Palmer Mienville Columbia- Dutchess Adear J. Ironsman Btryvesant Falls Delaware-Sullvan Jay Drebor Livingston Manor

Austrians Penushed by Flooded River Front in Vienna Rift

In Vienna intense fighting is reported as Austrian troops along the river face floods after heavy mountain rains. Bridges were swept away threatening supply lines and leaving forces pressed by Allied airpower and artillery as they press westward. The crisis could intensify if land and air reinforcements fail to reach the isolated garrisons fighting to hold the Nat ground.

London Imavo Thy

John Ritchie dies longtime Newburgh editor in Oregon

John Ritchie brother of the late Samuel Ritchie died Wednesday in a Grants Pass hospital Oregon. He was about 78 years old and formerly of Newburgh where he edited the Newburgh Journal for many years. He was regarded as the county’s greatest stenographer in his prime.

Nowburgh John Ritchie Samuel Ritchie Newburgh Journal Grants Pasa Huge Oregon Ritchie

New Vernon Farmer Ends Own Life in Granary

Frank Giveans, a longtime New Vernon resident, died by shooting himself in the granary above the wagon-house. His wife, son Burt, and brother Shay Giveans survive. A coroner and doctors responded. motives cited include domestic troubles and lawsuits amid a sheriff sale advertised for Thursday.

New Vernon Sam Free Frank Giveans Mr. Free Giyeans Giveans Fre Mr. Grvedins Harry Eeve Mr. Reeve Iason Middletown Alan Mr. Giveang Ha Heg Burt Giveans Shay Glveans G. T. Bull Joomingburg B. Schlelermacher Wurtsboro

Newburgh City Committee Chairman Says No Meeting Planned

James Miller, chairman of the Newburgh City Committee, said yesterday he had not called a meeting and did not expect one before the County Committee meets. If Rate 13 is strictly applied, no candidate from this city will have an outstanding issue before the county committee.

Newburgh James Miller

County to Buy War Stamps

County board continues discussion on war stamps and local food commission funding. Reilly, appointed to fill vacancy, attends first meeting after Cooper’s death. Morriman, McGuinness request $500 for county food commission. board approves on supervisor Sti’s motion.

PI Reilly Middletown Supervear John Cooper Food Commission Gete Mra H. Morrimian Qiinge County J. Holman MecGuinness Chester Sti

Steamer Rensselaer Hit by Ferryboat Orange

The steam er Rensselaer of the Citizennine Hudson Navigation Company was pinanced on dry dock in New York after a collision with the ferryboat Orange near Newburgh Saturday night. Passengers Mr. and Mrs. Norman Coynes of Pittsburgh and John Rut of New York were slightly injured, and an automobile owned by John H. Jones of New York was wrecked. The Orange suffered minor damage, and the Rensselaer continued to Albany with the vessel shaken from bow to stern.

Rensaelaer Citizennine Hudson Navigation Company New York Newburgh Rensselaer Orange Norman Coynes New Jturgh John Rut John H. Jones Reagadagr Albany

No Chance to Quarrel In Odd Language Exchange

A short, unclear excerpt describes Wie Lanes and a small child unable to speak clearly. The dialogue suggests mutual tolerance as the adult says they get along fine, despite communication difficulties. The fragment hints at a simple domestic or social interaction.

Lanes Romnage

Those Shraw Votes in Einaw Votea and Willfulness

A fragmentary reflection from Pensylvania Grit on female willpower, parental and teacher roles, and the clash between inner resolve and outward expectations. The text contends willfulness, not proper training, tests a girl's guardians and guides.

Eald Tianet Tia

Mobilization of War Medical Service Outlined by AMA Leader

Dr Arthur and Dean Beven of the American Medical Association outlined steps to sustain medical education during war. They highlighted commissions for medical students in the Medical Reserve Corps, continuous study paths, and special military surgery courses. They noted mobile expansion, mortality comparisons with Japan, and urged rapid development of nurses training camps to meet Army and Navy needs.

Arthur Dean Beven American Medical Association Surgeon-General Enlisted Medical Reserve Corp United States Italy Belgium Horace B. Arnold Council On Medical Education Gorgas Wonlor West Point Annapolia Army Navy

Sunday School Picnic Unites Denton Slate Hill and Ridgebury

On Saturday June 22 the presiding Sunday schools of Denton Slate Hill and Ridgebury plan a lawn picnic at Ridgebury Church. Central facilities provide space and shade for games and shelter in a storm. Prizes will reward contest winners and every effort aims to ensure an enjoyable outing.

Satunday Denton Slate Hil Ridgebury

Middletown Roofers Honor Foreman At Otisville Contract

E G W Musbach & Son finished a large asbestos shingle roof at the Otisville federal hospital. Wm H Musbach, in charge, received a purse from his men as a token of appreciation and for his upcoming wedding this Saturday. Subscriptions for the Red Cross drive can be paid at Middletown Chapter HQ 59 North Street. Miss Van

G. W. Musbach & Son, Inc Middletown Federal Hospital Otisville Wm. H Musbach Red Cross North Street Van

Note On Payments Arranged By Mr John Bright

A fragment indicates JOHN BRIGHT as Chairman guiding arrangements to receive payments for subscribers while downtown. The wording implies an organized ledgers note or notice about payment reception duties under his chairmanship.

Reverend Reynolds Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon at Lansford High

The Rev C H Reynolds formerly of North Street Congregational Church and now pastor of the English Congregational Church at Lansford Va preached the baccalaureate sermon to Lansford High's graduating class on Sunday evening at 6 o clock in the high school auditorium The subject was The Principal Thing in Life.

C. H. Reynolds North Street Congressional English Congregational Church Lansford

To Keep Cheese Fresh

Rubbing the cut surface with a warm knife and wrapping in oiled paper or dry cheesecloth saves cheese. Use salt water wrung cloth for wrapping to maintain freshness.

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