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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1917

Page

5

Will Stop U S Food Before It Reaches Kaiser

A 1917 wartime sermon urges Middletown High School graduates to dedicate their lives to service to Jesus Christ. Rev Dr Kirkwood delivers a baccalaureate urging elders’ guidance and character over mere knowledge as the class graduates after four years of study.

U. S Kaiser Middletown High School Jesus Christ Robert QO. Kirkwood First Presbyterian Church Kirkwood Board of Education Dr. Kirkwood

Sullivan County Court Rules for Excise in Manor Club Case

In Livingston Manor, Sullivan County Court upheld the State Department of Excise action against the Manor Social Club. Judge Smith ruled for the excise department, justifying seizure of beer at the Sherwood Hotel as part of enforcing the Liquor Tax Law. The February trial focused on legal questions, not facts, and drew public interest amid debates on prohibition provisions.

Sullivan County Court State Department of Excise Manor Social Club Livingston Manor Smith Excise Department Sherwood Hotel Wih Mdes Juage Smnith Meiny Avieloka

Eleven New Members for Denton Church

At Denton Presbyterian Church a communion service welcomed eleven new members by confession of faith or transfer from other churches. Recipients include Henrietta Clark Elizabeth Irene Kahn Mildred Haines Wright Herman Sly and others. Frances Cashing and Albert Cashing’s children were baptized.

Denton Presbyterian Church Jeter Mise Henrietta Clark Elizedeth Irene Kahn Mildred Haines Wright Herman Sly Ew H. Seward P. Fhotse Juan Jacob “Schmid Hazel K. Catrall Hazel Marnard Robert Frances Alwert Cashing

Cardinal shifts Catholic priests in Yonkers obituary notes

An obituary notes Reverend Daniel J Schilvean and others tied to St Peter's Yonkers, with biographical details. mentions a man born November 17 1964 in Adams New York, education at the University of New York 1886, later service in Paris and the Marine Hospital, and death reported in the dispatch.

Janen NM Kane Pers Bockiex St Peter's Yonkers Bardock Daniel J Schilvean Jehe Guardian Sage William B Dolly St. Heeck’s Tremour Mickel Lacy Ming Deko Ios Slov Adame N.Y Kins Darizaouih Tniversity of New York Patis Marine Hospital

Man Refuses Census Questions Given 180 Day Jail Term

Syracuse June 25 Agostino Maggiore of Solvay was sentenced to 180 days in the penitentiary for refusing to answer military census questions and telling the enumerator to set out. This marks the first conviction in the state under the census law.

Washington Ningare County lLork Wyomdug Boreac Army Uaty Seid Coneua Bureau Goethals Krona Waaninton Jane Dalivetion Lord Nowum Prince Udine Boston W’tlmce Udine Italian Commission New York McCall Red Cross Syracuse Agostino Maggiore Solvay Maggiore

Last Day of Military Census In This County

Monday marked the deadline for completing the military census under state law. Frank H. Finn led a capable team. Wawayanda and Greenville reported completion, with only one absent resident in the latter town. Most towns finished, with final inquiries at headquarters preparing for submission to the county office. The rapid and accurate work reflects credit on those in charge.

Frank H. Finn Wawayanda Greenville Préncial Thoes

Soldier Grants Bold Resistance in Canal Street Incident

James J. Engels of the Seventyfirst Regiment drives a large supply truck on Saturday evening when Officer Faulkner stops him for headlight violations. Engels allegedly attacked by McCoach and Betdt, then restrained near Canal Street before being taken to police headquarters and handed to his company captain.

James J. Engels Te Seventyfirst Regiment Faulkner Cers McCoach Bepetdt Canal Street

Mob lynching of accused man shocks Galveston

A mob seized Chester Ban Fet, accused of attacking a white woman, from a jail, dragged him to the street and hanged him. The incident occurred as a trial was scheduled to begin today, prompting outcry over a vigilante act in Galveston.

BF Autociaial Press Galveston Chester

Death of L Pratt Wait Ends Career in Directory Field

L Pratt Wall died at 78 at his home in Sewlsuga city after a long illness. He recently sold his local directory and retired from active work, ending a lengthy career in the telephone directory business.

Premay Newboret Jane Prat Wall Walthy Pbs Sewlsuga Cits

Middletown Red Cross Campaign Seeks Large Subscriptions

Interest in Middletown drives for share of a $100,600,000 fundraiser. Campaign urges patriotism to boost contributions to the Red Cross effort.

Middletown Red Cross Mercury

Kelley Killed in Springfield Guard Accident

Two guards at an for manufacturing site were wounded by an accidental gun discharge from a sergeant James Kelley. Kelley died from his injuries and his family mourns as the body awaits interment. He was the sole surviving son of Mrs Almira Kelley of 63 Sprague Avenue and had recently reenlisted after army service.

James Hh. Kelley Harry L. Corrice Kelley Almira Kelley Sprague Avenue State Hospital Keiley Crieg New York

Champion baby killer honored in wartime report

Fragmentary note reports a Captain Brandenburg praised for a raid over London, with unclear details about the attack and alleged harm to women and children. Source text is garbled and difficult to verify.

Fragmented note on coast guard and river speed record

An OCR fragment mentions Governors Island and a new speed record for women on the Mareen river. Details are unclear due to garbled text but imply an arrival at 12 39 and a new record attempt. The source contains many transcription errors and missing context.

National Newt Service Stinses Governors Island

Monday's Results Red Cross Campaign Update

The drive raised 1613 on Monday forenoon with 100 from Municipal Sanatorium employees at Otisvie. Total toward 30000 stands at 16817.40. Donors include Gould 34.01 Morrison 173.0 Gibbs 40.00 Hunter 33.00 Startup 135.00 Faulkner 44.0 Gardner 2.00 Millepaugh 947.00 plus Otville donation.

Otisvie Otteville D. Gould J Morrison Kirkwood G. B Buck J. EB. Gibbs F. P. Hunter J. Startup E. CG. Faulkner A. Gardner Stanley Millepaugh

Cocchi Tries to Take His Own Life in Italy

Alfredo Cocchi, linked to the Ruth Cruger case, attempted suicide in a Bologna cell as police watched. Officials in Rome and New York pursue extradition notes while police reexamine the Cruger disappearance and related missing girls cases.

New York Alfredo Cocchi Ruth Cruger Bologna Italy Cocchi Zucconi Louies Dols Ruth Fisher Washington State Department Rome Ruth Croger Kwanl

Motorcyclists Crashed Sunday on Mountain Road

Two young men from Middletown riding toward Westbrook on Otlevilla to Westbrookeilia road skidded at a curve. One suffered a foot injury and the motorcycle was wrecked. They were helped home with injuries, and the other rider escaped unharmed. Also note Mamie Ryan of 17 Harrison St recovering after an operation at New York Hospitals.

Weattrocktilir Furencom Middletown Otlevilla Westbrookeilia Westbrook- Tile Sonia Fool Mamie Ryan Harrison Strem New York Hovptens

Russell Wiggins Appeals at Stratton Red Cross Drive

Russell Wiggins and local leaders led two Stratton sessions for Red Cross fundraising. A grand total reached 16817.40 as canvassers plan house to house calls through next week. Mayor Thompson and H B Woodward participated with support from the community.

Russell Wiggins Red Cross Stratton Wiggins Thompson The H. B. Woodward Savings Bank R. D. Clemeon Lisa Cura Jar- Gun Mollie Snyder Ruth Davis Hortense Decker Hope

Miss McKiernan Dies of Burns After Suicide Attempt

Margaret McKiernan aged 63 of Monbazen avenue died at Thrall Hospital at 3 16 PM Monday following injuries from self inflicted burns in a Breache near Horton avenue early Saturday. Underscore details indicate she threw oil into flames before the blaze and the body was turned over to Undertaker Alexander Merritt of the usual circle.

Margaret McKiernan Monbazen Avenue Horton Avenue Thrall Thea Alexander Merrict Uble Cir

Truck Skids and Falls Over Bank at Pine Island Ranch

A chauffeur Thomas Paddock lost control of a car on an Erie Railroad near Goshen. The vehicle toppled over the embankment, causing injuries though Paddock escaped serious harm. The Empire Garage crew repaired the damaged machine. Veal T. Hayes won the 18 hole men’s handicap at the Orange County Golf Club with a net 43.

Pine Island Erie Railroad Goshen Thomas Paddock BR. Leriienn Weat Main Street Paddeck Empire Garage City Veal T. Hayes Orance County Golf Lab Powelion Chub Courts Nestarch San Hayes

Drunken Farm Hands Die After Erie Train Collision

Two farm workers were killed when struck by an Erie work train on a siding near Summit Street at 4 20 PM Sunday. The dead were Louis Cornet and Emil Polly, each identified after investigators arrived. Polly died later in hospital. Both men had been drinking with three bottles of rum found with them. The train, driven by Conduvier PF Walker and engineer F L Kane, was loading dirt at the Erie station and backing toward Swaipmit when the tragedy occurred.

Erie Sumi George PF. Fish Fred Elber Emil Polly Swaipmit Conduvier PF J. Walker F. L. Kane Church Street Port Jervis The Poley Evarts Tines-Press Louis Cornet

Wallkill Council Presents Flag to 71st Regiment

Wallkill council members visited the 71st Regiment camp and presented a fine flag to the Third Battalion. State Councillor Charles Miles gave the presentation speech, Major Sallebur responded gratefully, and the event was organized by a committee led by William Kreakcn Wee.

Wallkill Seventy-first Regiment Charles 3. Miles Salle Bur Camp Thompson Middletown Netertheless Jesus

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