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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1918

Page

3

Jury verdict in Maybrook teacher salary suit in Newburgh

Newburgh jurors deliberated about twelve minutes to decide in favor of Lena Terbush against George Pierson and others. the suit seeks 232.06 plus interest for teaching at Maybrook School from March 3, 1917 through the school year end. Judge Wiggles instructed full payment or nothing. trial highlighted community tensions and sharp testimony from Miss Terbush, who claimed 28 weeks of work at 15 per week with payment due.

Newburgh Lena Terbush George KC Pierson Chas. G. Tower Archiv B Bodle Mont-gomery Maybrook Wiggles Tefbush Ure Jocal Erbush Orangeburgh Rockland County North Salem Westchester

Atlas Material Co Bankrupt After John L. Rose Firms Fall

Newburgh June 2 Announcement that Atlas Building Material Co manufacturers of brick and related goods filed for bankruptcy. Assets listed at 415 867 and liabilities 211 232 with major creditors including John H Rose Co and Coney Island Construction Co now in bankruptcy. Real estate valued at 76000, personal property 22 000, debts due 29423. Receivers of Nose Brick Co announce sale of farm stock on July 2 by William F Brush.

Newburgh Alas Building Material Co Second Street Itselty John H. Rose Co Coney Jaland Construceine Co Atlas Co Col John L. Rose Atlua Company Col. Rose John B. Nose Co Coney Island Construction Co Nose Brick Co William F. Brush

Westbrookville School Closed After Fine Term

Westbrookville marks a successful term with Children's Day at M EF Church on Sunday afternoon June 16. Local residents Miss Blanche and Mrs Decker of Middletown visited relatives. Miss Harkness celebrated a birthday with friends. several social events and a mishap with Robert Kuhn’s arm are noted alongside routine travel plans and visitors from Monticello and Rutland.

Westbrookville Bri Lewis Decker Middletown Sherman Babcock Detroit Miel Jennie Curiette Monticgalo M. EF Mary Harkness Roy Harkness Broonya William Loans Montiacia Bathia Mace Robert Kuhh Geo Kohn, Jr New Brunawick CL Redfield William FL Hilta Arowr Ainsworth Rutlar N. J Sunsley Iter Wushand France

Local Boards Meet at White Plains June 26

Secretary A C N Thompson and chief clerk Maude Smith along with Ed Mund C Faulkner the local appeal agent attended a Southern Judicial district Exemption Boards representatives meeting in White Plains to discuss reclassification and related work standards. Chairman John Y Gerow of Goshen Exemption Board No 4 Col J M Blakey of Nowlureh Exemption Board No 1 and clerk Miys Yeaton joined the session to review board procedures.

A. C. N. Thompson Focal Maude Smith Edmund C. Faulkner White Hains Southern Judicial District John Y. Gerow Goshen Col. J. M. Blakey Nowlureh Ifa Wehler Miys Yeaton

To Form Legion of Moose Heart

Delegations from Warwick Poughkeepsie and Middletown lodges visit Newburgh Lodge to accompany Alonzo Smith of Warwick. He explains the Mooseheart Legion aims to support Mooseheart, home for aged and infirm and to aid children of deceased members with schooling and vocational training. Mooseheart hailed as a great vocational school addressing child dependency.

Newburgh Warwick Poughkoopsie Middletown Loyal Order of Moose Newburgh Lodge Alonzo Smiths Arsoniny Mooseheart Legion Smith Mooseheart Order Lengih

Rotary visit planned to Middletown headline

Newburns notes Rotary Club plans a Middletown visit during the second week of September. County Judge Wassing chaired a test of honor and resolutions on the death of Frank K. Rambrook were read and adopted with a copy presented to the family.

Newburns Rotary Valatine Wilachief Jn Aheare Judee Wassing

Sons of Italy to Celebrate Here On July Fourth

The Nativen of Italy will hold a big Fourth of July celebration in our city with an English speech by Prof. Pietro S. Moncada of Newburgh on "Loyalty, America and Frevilun." Joseph Morreale leads program work as events unfold at Franklin Square with Mayor Cox to open the event and Eros C. Neyroz deliver a brief Italian address.

Italy Bis City Pietro 5. Moncada Newburgh America Joseph Morreale Dregsea Franklin Square Mr. Morreale Toad Sill K. M. Cox Brighy Eros C. B. Neyroz Tallan

Fourth of July entertainment planned by Epworth League

Ridg ebury announces a Fourth of July parish event to be staged by the Epworth League with tickets on sale Sunday. Program begins at 7 45 with officers of the Byeworlin Laarne present. Mrs McBride mourns at Men Silva Haters home as news arrives from Charles T Pauley in France.

Hidgebury Epworth League Hla Nocleur Ilowdale Laarne McBride Silva Hater Charles T. Pauley France Comfortaire Raypy YMG

Maple Dale Community Notes From Maple Vale Visitations

Maple Vale June 26 notices residents and visitors with numerous callers to the Hermon Porzig home Middletown Miss Emma Huil of Middletown visited her mother Mrs James Hall over Sunday Mrs A C Ogden daughter Genevieve Seward and others from Middletown called on Hermar Porzig Friday afternoon Mr and Mrs D R Hull Lydia spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Supgerland near Johnson War Savings Stamps sold by Jesse Mapes at Waikill District No 17 several visits from Goshen East Orange Sunsex Otisville Yankee Lake and neighbors. Randalls announce a nine pound son born Sunday morning.

Maple Vale Misa Bessie Mapes Jesse Mapes Glen Ridge N. J. Hermion Porzig Middletown James Helms Emma Huil James’ Hall A.C. Ogden Genevievs Seward Reid Stafford Alg F. D. Ogden Robert Taylor Williat, Mould George Gerow Frank, Benson and Seward Ogden Hermar Portly Tu. Helen Jess¢ Mapes Waikill John 8. Green George Gregory Goshen Misa Emma Lit- Ye East Orange James Helma Ali Wilson Sunsex N. J Lelroy Rendall Otisville Randalls Maple Dale Misa Nellie x Yankee Lake Jasper Paraelis Frink Winter Misa Lydia Hull Olver Ketchum Mr. Ketchum

Local social notes and household visits in small town

Johnson and Tyne 26, Chester Cleveland dating Mrs. Harry Smith. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Reford visited Mrs. and Ed Want Hamm. Miss Pauline Clark spending week in Relevale. Mrs. G. T. Reed sick but improving. Mrs. Case of Westtown care this weekend. ladies’ Ald vn] meeting set for Wednesday at the church.

Johnson Tyne Chester Cleveland Ranklyn Harry Smith J. T. Reford Asbry Pack Ed Want Hamm Pauline Clark GT. Reed Iit Case Westtown

Divine Laborer Emperor Promoted Horticulture Empirewide

The Divine Laborer known as Father of Medicine dispatched collectors across China to obtain plants with economic value for imperial gardens. Emperor Wao TH 14505 BOC fostered horticultural knowledge, shaping a landscape rich in lakes, rivers, and grand mountains. The era fostered a philosophy and religion of kinship with nature influencing later Western thought.

Wao China

Oh Dear No No Mande Dear Fast Given The Auger Bowl

Fragmentary text describes a perplexing situation with emotional language and unclear references. No clear individuals or events are identifiable from the readable portions. Further context is needed to extract a coherent news item.

Mande Philadelphis

Warwick Unit Shows Good Marksmanship at Rifle Tests

Nearly 600 Khaki-clad members of Company K First Infantry N Y G from Warwick and vicinity conducted their first target practice on Goshen range on Tuesday under Major E J Parish. The unit, led by Captain Edwin F Still, demonstrated skilled marksmanship at 200 yards sitting and knee positions and at greater distances in the afternoon. The event, described as the Minute Men of Orange County, featured Lt Leslie Warden and Sgt Fred Kernan among others, with a luncheon served after the 200 yard session.

Sherrill Warwick Goshen Range E.J. Parish Orange County Edwin F. Still Suil Whitman New York City Cha Sun E J. Parish Major Parish New York J Company BK Wea B. Langworthy Adjutant General's Office E. H. Newman General Department Sull Emerson Rose Follning Edwin F. Sutt Firat Licut Leslie Warden Seroad Licut Fred A. Kernan Firat James P. Taic Moss Myran &. Wilson Johnny. Rogers Cataclina St. Laenar Fred W. Sill Victor C. Bermouth Thomas J. Creighton Harvey F. Chamberlain Lakey Cart George T. Sprague Bibert J. Halse James J. Jones Busiers Jozeph A. Stocken Marshall Lyndon Arivages George T. Gall F. Douglas Arnot Lester Barber DeWitt Bamard W. Smith Benedict Arbat M. Berger Clarence L. Beard James M. Vox Ivan @. Crationd Ketre C. Urenee Harold Mo Davies Hert Decker Harry T. Domatist John H. Dening Deicht Tateher Mantie W. Edsall Hdward W. Parredi Jaewt Feasien William E Fitter William J. Graham Merns J. Green William Jy Gross AL Howard Hall George W. Hansen Frank J. Kchnes George H. Howell Reina T Knapp Peter Trianda George D. Magee John C. Miriam Antero Mondello Murten Monies Avant J. Motehens Walter GC Morrin Walter C. Neal Frank Neisel Herbert V. Qdell Frank 3. Rhodes Nroderick H

War range contingent visit noted by Warwick figures

Spectators described include Dr J S Cummins of Warwick, son of the late Col F M Cummins of VHth Regiment, who joined the Warwick contingent at the range and shared meals with the soldiers. Also listed are Charles Wolf and Senator John D Stivers among others connected to the Warwick group.

Vhth Warwick Charles Wolf John D. Stivers

Patriotic Picnic At Houghton Farm July Fourth

Houghton Farm Mountainville hosts a community Fourth of July picnic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a Home Defense review, contests, games, patriotic addresses, and music by Highland Mills band. Refreshments and countywide attendance are urged, with Home Defense Corps from Chester Cornwall Washingtonville expected to attend.

Houghton Farm Mountainville Highland Mills Chester Cornwall Washingtonville Defense Montgomery

Flower bearers at Commencement Exercise

Two children served as flower bearers at the commencement exercise on Tuesday evening. John H. Morrison Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Morrison, and Elizabeth Hulett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J Leelle Hulett, played important roles in the proceedings.

Jin Hé Stratton John ‘H., Morrison, Jr John H.,morrisan Elizabeth Hulett J. Leelle Hulett

Never Give Up in the Face of Time and Youth

A motivational tract from Pennsylvania Grit urging resilience and persistent effort. It promotes focusing on present ambitions, casting aside fatigue, and tackling young tasks with fresh judgment. The piece emphasizes that value comes from the attempt and continuous striving.

Pennsylvania

Honorary Army Promotion Explained in History

The piece defines brevet as a French term meaning an honorary promotion or warrant in military usage. It notes that brevet gives an officer a higher nominal rank than his pay grade. It cites 1812, Capt. Zachary Taylor being brevetted major for Fort Harrison defense near Terre Haute.

United States Army Zachary Taylor Fort Harrison Terre Haute

Beware of Gathering Rust Excerpt Says Idleness Destroys Machines

The piece warns that neglecting machinery leads to rust and corrosion, reducing it to junk. It argues idleness harms the human machine as well, noting regular use prolongs lifespan and neglect shortens it.

The Popes Chair in Silver Worth Huge Sum

The Pope is said to own the most expensive chair in the world. It is a solid silver throne reputed to have cost about 90 000 dollars.

Bee Hives Always in Demand in Northern Arabia

In parts of northern Arabia bees are highly sought, with hives rapidly occupied once placed. The piece contrasts the optimism of riches with the unease of loss, noting material wealth brings more torment than exhilaration.

Northern Arabia

Government to reveal more on wartime contract fraud plot

The case involves an extensive plot to defraud government war contracts. Four men were indicted in Washington for taking commissions from manufacturers for vege tating war effort. The disclosure is being handled under the attention of Thomas W. Gregory, United States Attorney General.

Washington Thomas W. Gregory United States Aitormes

Lights On James Street For Convention Week Request

Aldermen consider lighting James Street for four nights during the convention to welcome visiting delegates and showcase the area. Council took no action to increase lights, citing Garfield order restrictions and the Orange County Public Service Corporation contract, plus daylight duration making extra lighting unnecessary.

Sinceea Vom Comian “Council James Mitchell Inn Gaffney Garfield Orange County Public Service Corporation

DuBois Brothers Buy 200 Acre East Walden Farm

DuBois Bros of Dutchess Bay Orange County farm have purchased the 200 acre stock farm and crops of Seybolt Corsa at East Walden. They will take possession July 15.

DuBois Bros Dutchess Bay Orange Co DuBois Brothers Dutchess County Seybolt Corsa East Walden

Farce Bride and Groom staged by Slate Hill youths

Ridgebury and Slate Hill presbyterian groups present the three act farce Bride and Groom at Grange Hall Slate Hill Friday June 28 at 8 15 p m Proceeds go to Red Cross and Armenian and Syrian sufferers Cast includes Dr Ray Bancroft Harry Creeden Judge Andy Dusenberry Frank E Tooker and others with Beatrice Smith Magele and Cyruline Wickham among cast. The show will repeat later in Ridgebury.

Ridgebury Slate Hill Ridgeburr Red Cross Ray Bancroft Croom Harry Creeden Andy Dusenberry Frank E. Tooker Jerry Cronin Albert Smith Albert Smith; Sad-Gyed Wallace, Wanted By the Police, Wm. R. Creeden Henn Wallace Hulett McBride Chloe Tollerton Anna Belle Flynn Eudora Dodge Neltie Tooker Kathleen Cronin Florence McBride Emmaline Disys Beatrice Smith Magele Curulyn Wickham

The Stacker's Load Observed by Brother Williams

In a Times-Press want column style note, Brother Williams comments that some folks carry a burden of excuses to avoid work. He cites examples like missing tools, no ax, no grindstone, or dry wells, illustrating self-imposed hindrances.

Brother Williams Atlanta Constiteton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Atlas Material CO Officara E.H. Newman C. E. Langworthy Go. K Firet Infantry N.G N. Y J. Pariah Ordnance Oficer Seale Weeden Pita Ordnance Hella LaPoites White Plains Legion of Moose Heart National Wet Garden Commission John. J. O'Brien Uncle Sam Moorehaven Fra Sons of Italy Trewoeks Houghton John Balvati Montgomery Street Joan Times-Press
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