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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1919

Page

4

Hawker Lost At Sea In Atlantic Attempt

Harry G Hawker an Australian aviator with navigator Lieut Commander Mackenzie Grieve disappeared after attempting a trans Atlantic flight from St Johns Newfoundland to Ireland Their plane likely fell into the Atlantic and rescue or death remained unresolved The NC 3 meanwhile reappeared sailing into Ponta Delgada under its own power after 60 hours of silence and nc 4 plans to continue the flight pending fuel and weather constraints

London Harry G. Hawker St. John's Newfoundland Ireland Atlantic England Mackenzie Grieve Sore Washington Azores Ponta Delgada Corvyo Anchorage Europe Read Horta Faya Trepessey NC 1 Waitihy Liston John's N. F New York Lisbon Liedenant

Wallkill Transit Announces Zonized Fares Between Middletown and Goshen

The Wallkill Transit Company filed with the Public Service Commission a June 16 fare zone plan for Middletown to Goshen trips. Zone 1 covers Middletown city, Zone 2 to Owens Crossing, Zone 3 to the Goshen terminal. Inter zone trips rise by five cents. a 15 cent round trip to Midway Park for the May 1 to Oct 31 period. charter rates increase from 7.50 to 10, 10 to 15, and 10 to 15 for other routes.

Albany Wallkill Transit Company Middletown Goshen Th Public Service Commission Second District Woodlawn Avenue Owens Crossing Midway Park

Denial of Robbery Motive in Crowley Case

Three men Willian Patten Louis Grossholz and Herold Hunter denied intent to rob Crowley last Wednesday at his Cottage Street business. Police interviewed them and noted witnesses dispute their account and say tables were available. The weapon they claimed was old and worthless but investigators remain unsatisfied as no arrests were made.

Timothy M. Crowley Cottege Street John D. McGueen Willian Patten Louis Grossholz Herold Hunter Michigan Corners G. F Finn Crowley McCoach Crowley Place Hunter McGeoch

Good Road Work In Mount Hope

Mount Hope town forces have scraped worn material from Mt Hope road from Wallkill line to the village. Two machines work simultaneously to clean both sides, preventing sods from piling in the gutter and improving water drainage.

Mt Hope Wallkill Mt. Hope

Argument in divorce case heard at Goshen

In Goshen May 19 before Justice A S Tompkins the argument in the divorce suit of Franceliz Winters against Oscar Winters was heard. Plaintiff’s attorney Ivan A Gardner contends the marriage occurred March 10, 1917 in Orland Florida. He cites alleged marital friction and Mrs Wheeler’s alleged involvement. Defense by County Judge Russell Wiggins notes details but the argument continues.

Times-Press Star Goshen A S Tompkins Franceliz Winters Oscar Winters Middletown Ivan A. Gardner Russell Wiggins Winters Moe Wheeler Wheeler

Salvation Army Home Service Fund Drive Endorsed

Rev. Dr. R. O. Kirkwood urged Middletown worshippers to support a national Salvation Army Home Service Fund drive. The campaign aims to aid returning soldiers and establish social centers as substitutes for the saison. Middletown’s share requested is five thousand dollars.

Salvation Army Christ de. R. O. Kirkwood First Presbyterian Church

Salvation Army drive opens with doughnut sale drive

Monday marks the start of a Salvation Army fundraising campaign in Middletown with a goal of 5,006 dollars for the district including Port Jervis Goshen and the city. Charles A Adams of the district oversees the effort and all money raised funds the Salvation Army in the collecting locations. Middletown Lodge 1097 BP Q E leads the push with a kickoff parade and a doughnut sale day featuring the New Hampton Farms band led by Major L E Lawes. James Launt, son of O W Conductor Fisher Launt, has returned safely from France and arrived in New York after service with the American Expeditionary Forces.

Salvation Arms Middletown Charles A. Adams South Street New Hampton Farms Major LE. Lawes Major Lawes Middletown Lexdre Elis James Launt Fisher Launt New York Launt American Expeditionary Forces

Boy Scouts Had Very Fine Time at Madison Square Garden

Rev Forest Presinn Hunter led delegations from Troops No 1 and 2 in Madison Square Garden drawing 8000 Boy Scouts. The event featured Sir Mob Baden Powell and former Treasury Secretary William G MacAdoo among notable attendees. Delegates included James Whicher Harvey Mapes Flesh Buck Irving Seele Lester Speriang James Hunter Albert Hansenbergh and Careron Norton from Troop 1 and 2.

Forest Presinn Hunter Madison Square Garden Sir Mob Baden-Powell Secretary of the Treasury William G. MacAdeo James Whicher Harcy J i Mapes Flesh Buck Irving Seele I Lester Speri Ang James Hunter Albert Hansenbergh Careron Norton

Rev and Mrs Kettle Attend New York Conference

Rev and Mrs W F Kettle will represent the First Congregational Church at the New York State Conference of Congregational Churches in Gawego, opening Tuesday and continuing through Thursday evening. The notice also mentions the Kettle couple with a garbled closing line about Maul Jett heading for Cavern on Monday.

W. F. Kettle First Congregational Church New York State

Five Motorists Arrested Here Leave $45

Five motorists arrested here leave fines totaling 45 dollars. Isque Green of Parksille was fined 19 dollars for a traffic infringement. Guy V Waite on Acadescy avenue paid 59 dollars after appearing before Recorder Starr. Milton Aprar, chauffeur for Dr W Denno of New York, deposited 14.10 for bond in a court appearance on a vehicle law violation charges. Marzis W Laing and Dean R Pilman were also arrested and required deposits for future appearances. Rainfall Saturday measured at 141 inches.

Isque Green Parksille Sanday Asoming Ty Finn Acad Ey Recorder Starr Guy V. Waite Acadescy Avenue Rotdline Recorder Starr Sun Milton Aprar Denno Park Avenue New York Ctr

Reconstruction session shapes Republican reform drive

Washington May 19 Republicans gather in an extraordinary session called by a Paris plea from President Wilson to advance reform. The new Senate majority elected Cummings temporary president and the House chose Gillett as speaker. A suffrage resolution was prioritized while a bill to repeal the luxury tax was introduced.

Liberty Bonds Missing In Bullville Farm Theft Case

Police hunt John Curley, 27, accused of stealing Liberty bonds valued near $1,000, plus a watch and rings, from Hugh C. Dougan’s Bullville home during a weekend absence. Curley, described as 5 feet 6 inches, 140 pounds with light complexion and tattoos, was last seen in a light overcoat and brown trousers. He previously worked on nearby farms and is now sought across Walden area.

Siste Constabulary John Curley Hugh C. Dougan Bullville Dougan Walden Quiney Currey Curley Deugen E. E. E Ruasch Tid City

Supreme Court Session Opens in Goshen With Delays

A Times-Press Star report from Goshen notes a late start as Justice Arthur S. Tompkins arrived after his car broke down en route from Nyack. The docket shows 40 cases, with 14 off or over, and Townsend Drake and Public Service Grocery, Inc. cases set for next Monday. Twenty-nine naturalization applicants, mostly men from Germany, Italy, Britain, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Russia, appeared with two witnesses each for oath and questions on residence.

Times-Press Star Goshen Supreme Court Arthur S. Tompkins Justice Tompkins Nyack MacGiffert Adelbert B. Townsend Middletown Charles B. Drake Public Service Grocery, Inc United States Netherlands

Dog Delayed Entry Leads Officer to Shoot Mad Pet

Patrolman Finn called to 79 Sowth Street to a dog owned by John Burke of 76 Grantiew Avenue. The animal, let inside by Burke’s family, showed convulsions and aggression before being shot to end its danger to neighbors. Mrs Riccomas notified police after the incident as the dog’s condition worsened.

Montiarn Crpins Finn Mra Joseph

Rev Hunter to Denver for Baptist Convention

Rev Forest Preston Hunter of the First Baptist Church ofUiis city left Sunday at 1 06 p m on Erju train No 3 bound for Denver Cal for the Northern Baptist convention meeting next Wednesday. He will represent the church and was presented a money envelope by Excreon. He plans to visit places in Colorado and expects to be away about three weeks.

Forest Preston Hunter First Baptist Church Uiis City Erju Denver Cal Northern Baptist Convention Northern Baptist Hunter FE. W. Excreon Huunter Colorado

Standings of the City Reservoirs

Readings show Menhagen Lake at 21 feet 5 inches, eight inches above last week and two inches above a year ago. Highland Lake reports 11 feet 7 inches, two inches higher than last week and nine inches lower than a year ago. Shawstrevok Lake at 23 feet, two inches lower than last week and one inch higher than a year ago.

Menhagen Lake Highland Lake Shawstrevok Lake

West Pointers to Visit France for Overseas Training

About 209 members of the current West Point first class will study military subjects in Europe. Secretary Maker announces officers will be sent overseas immediately after graduation in June, with a ceremony marking their assignment to expeditionary forces.

West Pointell Te Sireg Haidefelds Europ Maker Jone Exd

80 Motorcycles Pass Through City in Road Run

About 89 machines participated in the Angus 24-hour road run of the Crewma Motorcycle Club, riding from New York to Binghamton via Middle on late Saturday night. In local news, Alvin Dor Trowbridge and Grace Cawford were married at 3 PM with Fred W. Stacey presiding. further details were obscured by garbled text.

Crewma Motorcycle Club Binghamton New York Alvin Dor Trowbridge Grace Cawford Fred W. Stacey WMB

Austrian Treaty Delayed as German Peace Mission Returns

Versailles notes Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau and delegation back in Paris after Berlin visit. Ebert says Germany will never sign, condemning terms as revengeful. Austrian treaty likely delayed as drafting takes longer than expected. Bolshevism waning in Hungary, Hungarian Communist leader Belgar argues for delay and continued peace talks.

Versailles Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau Spa Landsbhere Giesherts Berlin Vonsecht Ebert Germany Tie Paris Vienna Funn Alexis Belgar

Speeding Cadillac Party Leaves $30 Security at HQ

John Rush driving a Cadillac with NY plates fled police on Academsy Avenue after ignoring orders to stop on West Main Street. Fatrelman and officers pursued. car occupants allegedly abused officers. Rucat deposited $26 for a hearing but later lost the bail and fled, police considering the deposit forfeited.

John Rush Vse Cadillac Philip Cossen New York Cs. Bag Rurat Ad Hidle Fatrelman Fiat Folie Beau- Qravens Rucat Sowart I Sv Notices Jef Besignations Eorc Ec ix Seine “Cears Eeposit

Death at Unionville reported after injury to lungs

Joseph Bart of Staten Island dies at the home of Mary Lain in Unionville on a Saturday afternoon from hemorrhage of the lungs. He had come to Unionville a few weeks earlier to board.

Unionville Unioniis Joseph Bart Staten Island Union Wife Mary Lain

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ARE The Ponta Delrada ERIE Public Service Irvine Sill North Pearl Street Wm Wiednesday Wrabingstor Middletown City Mount Hope France Boy Scouts Mrs. Kettle Townsend Mr. Hunter Associated Press Speeder
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