Butler Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon at Middletown High
Rev Stanard Dow Butler delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Middletown High School class of 19 at Christ Universalist Church. A large attendance filled an attractively decorated church as the Board of Education and faculty were well represented. The speaker outlined progress of humankind and the common family history, concluding with a continuation note for page six.
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Stanard Dow Butler
Middletown High School
Christ Universalist Church
Board of Education
Willam A. Wilson
Arabilla Wilcox
Manind
Mark Twain
John Smith
Smith
Moving Van Crashes Into Fence Near Ice Cream Shop
A moving van struck a fence near Meschatt’s Ice Cream Store at about 3 on Sunday morning, tipping against a tree but causing no injuries. The owner’s name was not learned. Commander Francis A. Clark and A. B. Wilbur attended as delegates from Captain William A. Jathson Post. G. A. R. members plan to attend the Department Encampment in Elmira.
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Broomingburr
Meschatt's
Francis A. Clark
A. B. Wilbur
William A. Jathson
G. Aa. R
Middletown
Mongar Moming
Elmira
Auto Ambulance Crash Injures Young Women Near Pilgrim's Corners
Two women Miss Margaret Bryce and Mrs Jennie Baker sustained slight bruises and cuts when the right front wheel of the Ford ambulance they rode in came off on a roadside grade near Otisville en route to General Hospital. The driver and three orchestra members were shaken but uninjured. a Dodge following behind stopped and offered aid. Mr Finn assisted, transported the group to Otisville, and repairs were made later at the hospital scene.
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Ford
General Hospital No
Otisville
Pilgrim’s Corners
Stratton Theatre
Margaret Bryce
Jennie Baker
Dodge
Greethee
Yelock Fein
Finn
Uni
Ma- Waime
Ottsville
Trucky
Private Grover Carey Suffering Rheumatism in New York Hospital
Private Grover Carey son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Carey of 470 North Street is a member of a Machine Gun Company Seventh Infantry Third Division. He has reached this country from overseas and is now in a New York hospital with a severe rheumatism attack. He participated in five conflicts and escaped being wounded though he endured illness in various hospitals abroad.
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Grover Carey
Thomas Carey
North Street
Seventh Infantry
New York
Knights Templar Meet at Ithaca Conclave Opens Monday
Imminent Commander W. L. Dickerson Past Commander C. M. Quackenbush Past Commander H. B. Keeler and Generalissimo A. E. Hopkins of Cyprus Commandery No. 67 Knights Templar travel to Ithaca for the annual grand commanderies conclave opening Monday and running through Wednesday. John M. Wilson of this city accompanies Norwich band participating in ceremonies this year.
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W. L. Dickerson
C. M. Quackenbush
H. B. Keeler
A. E. Hopkins
Cyprus
Knights Templar
Ithaca
John M. Wilson
Norwich
Ackerman Dies From Bullet Wound After Cafe Incident
Eduard Ackerman excouncilman and fire chief of Hawthorne New Jersey died at Barnett Memorial Hospital after a June 14 accident in a cafe. Joseph Doushertz of Tentharenut North Paisison held the revolver. he was charged and arrested. Doughedy and Albert Bopetaux were present as two friends were fooling with a mother when the gun discharged.
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Eduard
Ackerman
Excouncilman
Chnef
Hawthorne
Ulster County Man Appointed Custodian of Public Buildings
Albany journal reports Jane Wa John J McGrath appointed by Governor Alfred E Smith to custodian of public buildings in Ulster County. McGrath received the appointment Saturday and accompanied Saint Van Krieerk in the ceremony.
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Albany
Jane Wa
John J. McGrath
Alfred E Smith
Albanr
Saint van Krieerk
Wes
Charges Against District Attorney Heard Monday
Goshen, June 22. The first hearing in the charges by former District Attorney Henry Hirachberg against District Attorney J. D. Wilson Jr. convened in Chenango County Court House. Hearings run daily 10:15 to 12:30 and 2 to 1:30. Hirschberg appears with W. T. Gregg and J. Harold McCord. Wilson appears with Henry Kohl and Joby D. Corwin. A subpoena for Grand Jury minutes was denied. Some records will be produced from the County Clerk’s office. A Sing Sing testimony session may be arranged for a prisoner.
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Timee-Press
Goshen
Henry Hirachberg
D. Wilson, Jr
David F. Lee
Chenangs County
Court House
John G. Wilkin
Middletown
Hirschberg
J.ee
Sing Sing
Young Soldier Severely Hurt At Midway Park
A young soldier from General Hospital Otisville was severely injured on his right leg after falling from a roller coaster at Midway Park Sunday night. He stood up in the last car and was thrown from the ride as it neared completion. a cyclist from Port Jervis transported him to hospital where his injuries were treated.
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General Hospital
Otisville
Midway Park
Port Jerris
Oulsrifla
Conductor John H. Walsh Dies in Pennsylvania
Word reached George P. Walsh that his brother John H. Walsh, former city resident and Susquehanna & Western Railroad conductor, died at home in Stromdeberg Pennsylvania Friday night. He was a member of railway trade brotherhoods and resided with his family before their return from out of town.
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George P. Walsh
John H. Walsh
Stromdeberg
Susquehanna & Western RR
Brotherhood of BR
Brotherhood of BR. R
John Wern
123 Academy Areppr
Sundar
Xeresaj
Wern
Fine Record Made At St Josephs School Show
Pupils of St Josephs School staged an hour and a quarter program at St Josephs Hall with recitations songs and drills. Prizes and diplomas were awarded by Very Rev J P McClancy after a successful year. Miss Gertrude Smith and John Costello performed as pianist and violinist. Helen Kane recited My Child Give Me Thy Heart. A doll drill by young girls followed with a boys rights piece by Master John Donohue drawing cheer from parents.
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St. Joseph'see School
St. Joseph’s Hall
J. P. McClancy
Gertrude Smith
John Costello
Helen Kane
John Donohue
John
Runaway Boy Is Picked Up Here
Late Saturday afternoon Officer William Kane of the Erie police took custody of 9 year old Georg Trainor, who had escaped from Rome Custodial Asylum. Passing through Middletown on an Erie train, the boy was brought to police headquarters. Chief McCoach notified Janestown’s police chief to alert the boy’s parents. Dr Bernstein of the Peme Asylum said two men would come to take charge, while the boy claimed he had been in a private hospital in Paterson, though his statements were incoherent.
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William Kane
Erie Polles
Georg Trainor
Young Traines
Rome
Middletown
Erie
McCoach
Janestown
Bernstein
Peme Asylum
Hare
Lami
Paterson
Bellers
Birth Announcement in Shoinia Pa for Hees Family
A birth is reported in Shoinia Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Jacob Hees welcome their first child, a daughter born to former Mrs Helen Cole, daughter of Alder G W Cole. This marks the Hees family’s new arrival as their first grandchild.
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Suodar
Shoinia
Jacob Hees
Hees
Misa Helen Cole
Alder
Man
G. W. Cole
Classified Pace Advertisement Aims to Ease Worries
A compact classified ad promotes a stress free lifestyle with simple payment options and quick results. It highlights reliable service, local availability, and affordable rates designed to attract budget minded readers seeking fast relief from daily concerns.
Paris White House prepares for president departure
An Associated Press dispatch from Paris notes preparations are under way for the president's departure. The timing remains uncertain with officers and aides arranging travel details and security as the Wednesday start looms, pending final word from officials.
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Bs Associatsociated Press
Paris
White House
Junior Class Weekend Party at Mill Rift a Great Success
The High School Junior Class from Mill Rift Pa led by Antoinette Adams hosted a 45 student trip on an Erie train to the Glenwood hotel. Activities included swimming boating and dancing with chaperones Miss Wallace and Prof. Kropp. The group enjoyed a picnic and a Sunday chicken dinner before returning home with plans to replicate the outing in their senior year.
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Mill Rift
Wallace
W. J. Kropp
Erie
B. Stoddard
Middletown
Glenwood
Delaware
Butt” Lovely
Ted Smith
Degnan
Paul Smith
Milk Rift
Antoinette Adams
Mr Watts Gifts Playground for Use by Children
A board meeting notes James Ball as president pro tem and confirms diplomas. Thomas Watts offers the vacant lot at Low Avenue and Smith Street for a playground, with sale rights. A resolution thanks Watts and Weilsdorf. grounds to be prepared soon. Decker seeks rear land strip for Linden Avenue School extension. referred to the school committee for report. Miss Julia Myers reports June attendance of 66 absent with local excuses 61 15 exc used 3 truants.
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Board of Education
James M. Ball
A. E. Hopkins
Times-Press
Ernest
Wilsduct
Low Avenue
Smith Street
Thomas Watts
Watts
Weilsdorf
Olney M. Decker
Linden Avenue
Julia F. Myers
Sugar Shortage Threatens Canning Season Impact
Government fixed wholesale price at 42 per hundred for sugar and a new rate holding into December. Retailers hesitate to stock up, fearing higher costs, while the canning season nears and supplies grow tight. Some retailers anticipate shortages by August as they attempt to safeguard customers.
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New York
Alan
Xusar
Safeguani
Ingores at the Gey Insist on Thorough Trial
A terse report notes a demand for a thorough trial as a key step in a dispute connected to the Inc. with emphasis on due process and legal scrutiny. The brief highlights unresolved questions about the parties’ claims and the need for careful examination in court.
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the Inc
Rockwood Receives Distinguished Service Cross
Washington June 23 Gen Pershing has awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Richard B. Rockwood deceased of Wurtsboro New York for conspicuous gallantry in action. The award was presented posthumously.
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Washington, D. C
Gen Pershing
Richard 8B. Rockwood
Wurtsboro, N.Y
State Hospital to Spend Over 400000 on Construction
New York state plans major institutional building with a total program near 5.6 million dollars to address unemployment. Bids will be received in June and July for Middletown State Hospital projects including mortuary and laboratory spaces, stone trimmings, operating rooms and multiple labs. Additional contracts amounting to 21,000 are expected under the immediate program with bids opened in 1915.
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New York State
Stite
Department of Agriculture
DBI AW
Middletown State Hospital
Frick
Five ton Auto Truck Plunges Into Pond Near Newark
A five ton auto truck traveling from the James McGinnis farm at Rockville toward Newark, New Jersey, plunged from the state road near the Orange and Recaland Macht and Pow er Campin'. The vehicle landed in a pond, submerging except for one rear wheel, with two men aboard who escaped unharmed. The incident occurred Sunday evening and the truck was nearly submerged.
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James McGinnis
Rockville
Newark
N. J
Orange and
Advertisement Puzzle Clue Sparks Readers’ Guesswork
Readers hunt for meaning in a garbled ad line that mixes letters and hints at over 30 readers seeking a day. The fragment suggests a wordplay puzzle or misprint inviting interpretation within a newspaper ad context.
Germans Sink Warships as Weimar Agrees to Peace Terms
Paris reports the Weimar government signals willingness to sign the peace terms unconditionally with formal signing possibly Tuesday or Wednesday. Germany asks for 48 more hours to decide, but the Three Council refuses. A separate dispatch from Weimar notes German sailors have sunk some warships off Kiel and Wilhelmshaven.
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Associated Press
Paris
Gman
Weimar
Germany
Council of Three
Kiel
Wilhelmshaven
Reliabl
Lightning Hits Slate Hill Church on Friday
A heavy storm struck Slate Hill on Friday afternoon damaging the Old School Baptist Church spire. The 123 year old structure suffered shingles and sheathing loss in the peak, with the belt tearing roofing and interior pipes. Hailstones as large as marbles fell for about two minutes and rainfall was heavy.
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Slate Hill
Divorce Granted in Stockholm Case by Telephone
An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted to Eva J. Stockholm from Franklin Stockholm. Eva is noted as serving in the army at Camp Ur lon Neo defense. Edith McGority of Bow OR served as correspondent. In Ford v Ford, Lucy Nearn Ford was granted $159 in fees and $23 weekly alimony.
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Times
Fuess
Newbuich
Supreme Court
Tompkins
Ding
Eva J. Stockholm
Franklin Stockholm
Camp Urlon
Edith McGority
Bow OR
Poughkeepsie Gr
Death Notice: Penniston Former Reedel Of Little Britain
Penniston former Reedel of Little Britain dies at home in Geeyeans Wyoming on December 7. He was a longtime resident and local figure with ties to the community and school activities. Funeral arrangements are forthcoming.
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Wyoming
Penniston
Little Britain
Geeyeans
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Cailicoon
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Mr. Watts
Richard G. Rockwood
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