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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1917

Page

4

Plans Monster Potato Acreage in Sullivan County

May 15 Monticello reports one farmer, Mr M Tosh, planted one hundred bushels of seed potatoes on the Hoyt farm, aiming for a large yield. The Monticello area sees rising demand for vacant houses and farms as strangers arrive seeking housing and land ahead of a busy season despite infantile paralysis era concerns.

Monticello Bridgeville Peru M’tush Hoyt Price Heller M'Tasa Hoyt

The Weakest Creator Concentrates Power On One Object

A fragment from Carlyle contrasts single focus with scattered effort. It notes that concentration on a single objective can yield results, while overextension weakens action and haste destroys lasting impact.

Wine tasters keep taste without swallowing in duty

Wine tasters in professional duties do not swallow wine. They hold a sip in the mouth for a moment and breathe through the nostrils to assess aroma and quality.

Auction notices and livestock sales across Hamburg area

Public auction listings detail dairy cattle and premium stock from D.C. Thompson farm near Johnson and W. H. Wickham, with high grade Holsteins, cows, and calves for sale. Also advertised are feed and farm equipment, various consignments, and contact details for bidders and auctioneers in Hamburg Sussex County.

John Auce Dioneer D.C. Thompson Farm Johnson W. H. Wickham

Plattsburg Begins 6000 Officers Training Camps

The Plattsburg camps open with 6000 trainees from New England and New York, part of a nationwide program to form the first increment of a large U S army. Instructors and volunteers prepare wooden barracks, while courses focus on command, loading, and care for troops, to identify the best men for commissioned roles.

International News Service Plattsburg, N United States New England New York Atlantic America National Guard Lattsburg Centr Blyle Albany Boston

Culver Wins Trap Championship At New York Athletic Club

Dr D L Culver of Port Jervis captures the trapshooting title at the Travers eland club event on a windy afternoon scoring 188 of 700. B Stephenson is runner up with 187, R Tracy third with 166 as 61 shooters compete. Awards go to top finishers in five classes with multiple prize winners including D I Bradley and J Brandenburg.

D. L Culver Port Jarvis New York Athletic Club B. Stephenson Rancey Stxty Prisse D. I. Bradley Ralph Sports Esovad C. J. Stein Honore Ie Clase T, Fekoni M. Mc-Voy, Jr Prise A. T. Hennegtt A. W. Chateh J. J. Jiandenburg Seo Ood C. W. Demer A. MN. Lowk Pring M. Eo Ad Poco W. Duishanty A. W. Cure A. Brown McCutcheon W. C. Moertner

City imposes hen space rules and coop ordinances

City Attorney Robert W. Doughty proposed an ordinance limiting chicken keeping to three square feet per hen and mandating whitewashed floors. Roosters face separate restrictions as officials inspect flocks, with enforcement by city committees. The measure echoes local farmer concerns and drew newspaper attention.

Ciy Robert W. Doughty Renee Jean T. Cronin Tocal Henthorn

Otisville Ledger Courting News and Local Visits

Otisville May 15 reports Dr Keenin new veterinarian arriving at Palmer House. Brooklyn visitor Arthur Smith stops over. Frank Robbins and Mrs Glasy with children motor to Middletown. Miss Bradford hosts kin from Brooklyn. Multiple townsfolk visits, illnesses, theater event at Lyceum Hall. looming May 24 Chickens and world.

Otisville Keenin Palmer House Arthur Smith Brooklyn Frank Robbins Clarence Glasy Middletown Miss Bradford Lamb Brothers Ftuth Fred Bulley Alfred Ketcham Charles Nebraska Frank Writer Wayne Canada Sire Carrie Ketcham Wallace King Jersey City Mary Ogden Christ Ar Mitchell Helena Gockril Frank Robbing Herbert Kine Mra Joly Dodd Laton Horton James McLaughlin Hull M. J. Green George Daley Elwood Fowler W. Lang Mra. Behan Fort Jervis Mr. Vail New York City Norman Samuel Shorter Quickenbuch Alsters Clandy Hyde Misa Ting Firth Mary J. Hyde New York Orly D. W. Lang Mlesca Bradford and Glazier Breene Jordan J. M. Park Potata Groot Howells James Greenleaf McLaughlin George Miller Lydia Shoe East Orange James J. Bohan Palmer ‘ Houe Mr. Bobb Lyceum Hall Wurtaboro Talent Harry M. Anderson Sieter Mira Ruth Dodge Doorman C. B. Smith John Ingham Huth Wodke Drnnenberry Inch Jenkins Calla Carter Jason Boddy Helsey Abraham Horace Matterson McGinty Aus Andersons Inder Vieant Archibal Powe Milas Hobtine Tagelt

Russian Lion Seeks Mat Return Match

The manager of H. Man akeil seeks a return bout with Drokl after a tentative agreement. The parties reportedly discussed a proposed rematch and lines of negotiation, with both sides showing interest in resuming the contest.

Pastor's perilous sea voyage and reception in Montgomery

Montreal May 15 Thomas M Carey a pastor staying at Empire House recounts a 191 day voyage from Buenos Aires aboard the Catoletta and Joanna as storms battered the vessel. Repairs at Barbados and Bermuda. crew starved near San Juan before reaching Puerto Rico. Carey praised for surviving a brutal voyage and later received a $120 purse from Brick Church congregation in Montgomery at a Friday reception.

Montgomery Thomas M. Carey Empire House Huenos Aires Joanna Boston River Platte Veseco Equator Barbados Cap: Hatteras Gulf Stream Bermuda Divine Forte Rico San Juan Bond Kent Fa Jnan Carey Bruce Ballard T’ B. Lineburg Brooklyn Kings County Edward Puff John Mitchell California Julius Schmid Beaver Dam Jennie Lodge Pacific Coast Charlotte Wade Ward Street Newburgh John Jr. Vanderoef Philip H. Bevier Carroll Street Richard Bevier Red

Ten Million Men Subject to Selective Draft Duty

Washington DC May 4 ten million men in the United States will be subject to the selective draft on duty 1 within the ages agreed upon in the conference report on ibs amy.

Washington, D.C United States

Onion growers troubled by wind frost and seeds lost

Florida, Mar 15. Growers report high winds and frost destroying seed and fertilizer, delaying plant establishment. Celery crop prospects faded, rescuers work to salvage plants for late marketing. Also notes on military medical staff commissions and a funeral service, with fire departments raising funds and equipment purchases.

Florida Charles Robert Carr Enton Leerners Serviers Redearile Econ

Pine Bush Preparations for Flag Day and Events

Pine Bush outlines a patriotic program for May 15 with a flag raising, band performances, church hymns, and a parade by Hook and Ladder Co. No. 4. Notables invited include Thomas W. Bradley, John R. Taylor, A C N Thompson, and Montgomery Schuyler Jr. Also notes births, musicales, and church events through mid June.

Ping Bush Pine Bush Church Choira Ping Bush Hook and Ladder Co Thos. W. Bradley Walden John ©. R. Taylor Middletown A C. N. Thompson Montgomery Schuyler, Jr Ulsterville Ecuador George E. Wright H. E. Deubler H. R. Taylor Fred D. Decker Edan M. Billings John Samuel R. Whitten H. J. Bogardun Graham’s Church John C. R.taylor Edwin Knapp Sinleeh Sataray

Fords Crash On Highway Sunday In Montgomery County

A Ford car collision near Goshen on Sunday left minor damage when a second Ford veered into the hub. Rev. B E Tracy announces Sunday evening revival services at the Methodist Episcopal Church. John Metinire sails from New York to join the Eneileh army in London. Auto line schedule changes affect Newburgh and Montgomery routes. Clarence Crabtree Adolphus Saydam and others head to New York for a military physical exam. William Morrison, John Morrison visit Midgletown area. Willow Lece spends Sunday in Walden at Mrs. George Sharp’s home.

Montgomery Goshen A. Gross BE. R. Tracy Methodist Episcopal Charch Army Jaobin Metinire New York Savonia London Eneileh Arm W. Howden Nts Newburgh Horace Porter Clarence Crabtree Harry Crabtree Adolphus Saydam Henry E Dreen Raydam William Morrison John Morrison Midgletown Hia Foun Sundar Willow Lece Walden Rome Geotge Sharp

Annual Meeting of Presbyterians in Siete Hill

The May 11 meeting of the late Ti Piernys ieten Church elected Charles Knapp and B M Tooker to leadership roles. Elders and trustees numbered 46, with a plan to end the feral year March 31 and fund drives for the 36 committee and 35 conie. A play titled Facaged br Wedeeedas will be presented by Preedsterian Chores on May 19 at Ryan’s Hz.

Siete Hill Ping Pence He Bilgerary Tn Ryans Hz Fiaic Aduba

Epworth League Anniversary Observed in Ellenville

On Sunday evening the Epworth League observed its anniversary with Rev. Joseph Eey preaching a strong sermon to the young people. The church was filled to near capacity as Miss Carolyn sang "Gweeter All the Days Go By" in a moving rendition.

Filenville Epworth League Joseph Eey Carolyn Ellenville Billy al. Baunders Scranton New York M. £. Church J. B. Appley Justice Cleon B. Murray William Devo George Devo Eastern New York Fred J. Stratton Fallsburg J. J. Ryan Center Street Kimble Jean L. Hoornbeek Pittsioh Pa

Local Notes From Westbrookville May News Brief

Westbrookville residents share visits and arrivals with New York and nearby towns. Families attend services, societies prepare events, and local people travel for work or leisure as May activities proceed.

Wartboro Social Notes Mention Visits and Events

Wartboro notes for March describe Adelph Schietermacher visiting his son Dr. Schietermecher in Hadron Street, Mrs Marcatet Carper returning from New York, and Mr and Mrs Ostrander hosting guests at Marte Wie for the Fane. E. Crone preaches at the R D Church next Sunday. Mrs J E Holmes hosts a May 2 ladies’ party. Weekend visitors include Mrs Amat Lass of Kingston and Mrs Bagees Rhodes of Weetbrooktine.

Warteders Adelph Schietermacher Schietermecher Hadron Street Marcatet Carper New York Bee Mra Ostrander Pleem Marte Wie E. Crone R. D Ander J. E. Holmes Gectis Amatlass Kingston Mre Bagees Rhodes Weetbrooktine Tere Fermreris Watlatoro Etrin Aed Meek Schick Matamerar

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