Demerest Company Hosts Dinner For Benefit Society
The J. W. Demerest Dry Goods Company held a Monday evening dinner for employees and friends to revive the Demerest Benefit Society. George B. Cody catered a menu including pickles olives celery vegetables fruit desserts and coffee. J Skinner presided as toast and Clarence Davenport Charles C. Haines Harry Barnes and J. V. Demorest spoke. An entertainment and dance followed with many employees and guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Demerest Dry Goods Company
Demerest Benefit Society
Contra
North Street
George B.cody
Pickles Olives
J. Skinner
Clarence Davempass
Dry Goods Economist
New York City
Charles C. Haines
Herty Barnes
J. V. Demorest
J. V. Damerest
George J.'&kinder
Frank Decker
Rawarit
Ae Benjamin Smithy
Thevar
Frank LaWall
Scranton
Srence Davenport
Harry Barnes
Cherries
Haines
Wilson_C. VanDyzer
Phillippe Querrera
Eae Costello
Lillian Holmes
Esther Mouliniz
Sarah Hogers
Helen Jessup
Arthur A. Loder
Chasles F. Radzinsky
George J. Skinner
Wilson C. Scabinti
Helen Jesano
Laura Peck
Visitors Observe Rules at Otisville General Hospital
Visitors must obtain passes from the Adjunct office and be limited to two hours. Supplies go to the Red Cross for distribution and visitors are restricted to designated wards. no patient food or items unless approved. The hospital asks papers to publish these regulations to prevent patient upset from unsolicited items.
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General Hospital
No. 8
Otisville
Times-Press
T. 8
Army
Robert Lee Grant
Mek
Georgee
Bullet Fired Into Gas Tank Near Woodlawn Cemetery
A likely attempted bombing occurred Saturday evening near Woodlawn Cemetery entrance as a bullet hit a gas tank. Mr and Mrs Joba of New York were visiting. the shooter approached from the north and escaped after slowing the car. No one was harmed and the suspects fled.
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Rectanen
Bolduy
Woodlawn
Joba Aere
New Yorum
H.R. Walner
Eben
Geenie
Omeperdant
Rome
Harmer in the Classroom Trance In Old Text
A garbled OCR style passage describes a student named Harmer in a classroom scene. A ten year old reads aloud and realizes a place was set before a line, prompting a sudden understanding and a cry about Greek water. The fragment preserves names and moments without clear modern context.
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Harmer
Exhell
Tere Orie
Pemtaed
Ele
Sxhel
Dhe
No Indictments Found by Jury In These Cases
May 30 Newburgh report states no indictment in the case of Fred Martin charged with stealing in the second degree from Charles Embler in Walden on March 16. The May grand jury heard witnesses including Embler, Dr. Faulkner, Chief Ronk, Mrs Van Evera, and others. Several other cases from March to April saw indictments in Low Argenio, George Madoia, assault and related charges in Middletown Highland Falls Port Jervis with named witnesses listed.
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Newburgh
Fred Martin
Stemali
Charles Oubler
Walden
Embler
VanEvera
Martin
St Nicholas Hotel
Emboller
Frank Elford
Elford
Wini H. Faulkner
George M. Ronk
Fred Oline
N. Ft. Puteu
Rose van Evera
Martin Tynan
Elting Terwiniger
James Lancas
Lows Argenio
Smeide
W.tneases
Howard Burger
George Madoia
Mupe
Highland Falls
Mary Condella
Peter Condela
Lacile Flood
Josephine Jetta
William M Nelson
Middletown
Ralph Bodine
James W Markle
John D. McCoach
Harry Meola Indicted by iCounty Grand Jury
Goshen May 20 Harry Meola of Middletown was indicted by the grand jury on two counts for soliciting from individuals and furnishing buetnere to lawyers in violation of Penal Law section 270. He pleaded not guilty, bail set at 500, trial June 20. Deputy Attorney General Wilbur W Chambers presented the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press
Goshen
Harry Meola
Middletown
Wilbur W. Chambers
Meola
Nutter
Self
Justice Tenry
Kins
Nyack
Hall
Jerry DeSantolo
Cottage Arrest
Antoinette Peurina
Cottage Street
Change Made in Special Police on O. and W. RR
Under federal orders the Ontario and Western railway force reorganizes with new officers led by Chief Grant Wilson appointing Inspector Frank E. Lapham Captain C D Able Norwich Seprain and Lieutenant Ror H Wilson. The force includes sergeants from Oswego Cadosia and Weetieken and 14 patrolmen added to the staff.
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Inde
Federal Railroad Administration
Partiolome
Ontario and Western Force
Oswego
E. H. Wagner
Cadosia
William Rosenfelter
Weetieken
Ontario and Western
Picnic Reunion At Spruce Lawn Unionville
The Durland family gathered Monday at Spruce Lawn, home of Mrs Myra M Corwin, for a reunion in Unionville. Mrs Durland and Mrs Corwin are sisters. A basket party accompanied the event with about friends and relatives in attendance, the day judged pleasant by those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont¢ay
Durland
Spruce Lawn
Myra M. Corwin
Unionville
Ors
Mort Pleasent
Midaletoz
Taken ill on train near Neversink Bridge
Port Jervis May 2 Eirke Reinecer from K Medrick of the tala service of the New York Division became 77 on his avenue while coming near with his train on Sunday The train was stopped at the Neversink bridge and he was transferred to his home on East Main Street Engineer R W Skinner brought the train into the terminal.
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Port Jervis
Eirke Reinecer Fom
K. Medrick
Tala
New York
Souday
Neversink Tridge
Main Street
RW. Skinner
St Pauls Pastor Preaches At State Hospital Sunday
Rev Fred W Stacey pastor of St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church delivered a cordial first visit sermon at the State Hospital chapel on Sunday afternoon. The service featured bright springtime themes and singing with a noted quartet and hospital staff in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s
State Hospital
Fred W. Stacey
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
State Hospital Chapel
Augustus Collette
Lillian A. Sundstrom
George Adgate
Scott
Jase
Helen G. Hampton
New York Motor Federation Secures Rail Crossing Warning Sign Law
Secretary George C. Donahue announces Yonker bill becoming law requiring uniform warning signs at railroad grade crossings. The measure mandates 34 inch circular signs with R markers, to be installed 200 feet from crossings, with railroad companies supplying signs by March 1, 1920 and the Public Service Commission enforcing compliance.
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Alpsay
George C. Donahue
New York State Motor Federation
Yonker
Thia
Donahue
Motor Federation
Rochester
Apo
Motor Federation Legislative Committee
Highway Department
Public Service Commission
Cal
Pale Service Commission
Suyedn Ceri
Atemetite
Morr Federation
Uhromehe
Ion Rean
States to Acquire The Toll Bridges
Governor Smith approves an act to fund the Interstate Bridge Commission under state boards law. The measure joins with Pennsylvania to acquire the Dela ware River toll bridges, sharing the duty of boundary bridges and matching Pennsylvania’s appropriation. Albany officials sign Alfred El Smith.
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Smith
Interstate Bridge Commission
Boards and Commissions
Pennsylvania
Delaare River
Alfred EL Smith
Kirkland Quits Dairy League
Leigh Kirkland of Randolph New Jersey resigns from the Dairymen's League executive committee amid a pending restoration from the league board. Directors expect his services may be spared as a director for a line. George Pickens of Erie County elected to succeed him on the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairymen’s League
Leigh
Kirkland
Randolph
Algo
League
Directure
Board of Directeurs
George
Pickens
Erie County
Buffaln
Lyacne
Smunilies
Buffein
Golden Wedding Celebration for William Ho Roger and Wife
Mr and Mrs William Ho Roger observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary Monday with a simple family gathering on Highland Avenue. The occasion brought fond memories and expressions of gratitude from near relatives, reflecting enduring happiness and prosperity across their circle including Frei S Thanav C and Mra Wietham WW Youngs.
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William Ho Roger
Hdighland Avenue
Axproksions
Eade
Trevert
Frei S$ Thanav C
Mra Wietham
Youngs
Ty Ag
William M Nelson Not Indicted Amid Altercation Injury
The Grand Jury found no indictment for William M Nelson after a reported incident involving Arm MO Nelson and John McNeeh. An altercation at Clemson Bro led to Nelson toppling over a box and iron tank, sustaining serious injuries and being treated at Thrall Hospital.
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Toe Txo
Clemson Bro
Meno
Thrall Hospital
Father Nowak Is Honored at Florida Parish Jubilee
Florida May 21 The 26th anniversary of Rev Father Nowak as pastor of St Joseph's RC Church was observed with solemn services. A large Polish and English speaking contingent attended a 10 30 a m high mass celebrated by Rev Father Nowak, with Archbishop Hayes’ representative among the dignitaries. A 1 30 p m luncheon followed by a 7 30 p m reception featured remarks from church and diocese leaders. Father Nowak, born in Poland, was ordained May 19 1594 and has guided St Joseph's since 189? His tenure saw the church debt free and the school expanding with Felician Sisters teaching and 35 pupils. Many priests from nearby cities attended.
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Florida
Father Nowak
St. Joesph's RC
St. Joseph's School
Father Noweak
Jubtlar
Michael Grupa
St. Csrelug and
Methodius Seminary
Orchard Lake
Michag
Peter Nowak
St John's Church
Amsterdam
Ignatius Bialdyga
St. Joseph's Church
Poughkeepsie
St. Joseph's
Poland
Posies
Germany
Nome
St Joseph’s
Troy
N.Y
St. Joseph’s Church
Kingston
Dean Saveney
St. Joseph's R. C. Chol
Mather Nowak
New York
Bronx
St Albert's
Pine Island
Joseph Ff Mooney
Floriaa
St Joseph’s Parochial School
Joseph F. Mooney
John Cardinal Farley
Fta
Oneniit
Felice «Ian
Joseph Mooney
Mie Grace
P. J. Ayes
Ietter
Okn
Pasaaic
Hey Paul Kanappek
St Casimir's Church
Newark
Nollies
Matiug Gorowicz
St. Marya
John Fisnn
St Stephen’s
Warwick
T. Gilmartin
Columbs
Chester
Thoms
Reetan
Caniel
Charch
Toxedo
Iescant Getter
Patters
Theo J Jozwiak
St. Joseph's Charsh
Plorida
I Can Be Done. Any fool can make a xoman tek but It takes a very cleer nan to mate her Asten
The text provides a fragmented cartoonish quip about cleverness and mating, attributed to the Boston Transcript. It reflects a humorous lament on intelligence and craft, though specifics are unclear due to OCR-like garbles. The line reads as a stray quote rather than a news item or event.
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State Hospital Club
James Bumpster
Bhairman
Atitetion
Boston Transcript
Soldier letter from France details troop move to Germany
A letter dated April 26 from Lieutenant T Rrego Hart in Chameroy France to his mother describes expected deployment to Germany with the Army of Occupation. He notes a possible tour in England with a crack regiment drawn from twenty eight infantry regiments, selection based on height, and a May 14 assembly in Covenz with travel to England around May 4 to perform exhibitions in major cities. He mentions staying with prior address and likens the tour to the Blue Devils display, praising the combined divisions and facilities anticipated for the trip.
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Chameroy
France
Marie Louie Hart
Brooklyn
T Rrego Hart
Germany
Army of
Covenz
England
Blue Devils
U.S
Judgment Given in Orange County Power Co Case
In a Monday proceeding the action of Hearty C. McBrair against the Orange County Power Company was dismissed. Costs were awarded to the Orange County Power Company. The litigation began in 1917 and will be taken up at a later term.
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Orange Co. Power Company
Taper O
Oace
Hearty C. McBrair
Orange County Power Company
Dader Tompkins
McBrairs Acina
Orance County Power Company
Eats
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iCounty Grand Jury
Calebre
China
India
Japan
Richard H. Hutch
Fas
Utica State Hospital
Paul G. Tadiiken
St. Lawrence State Hospital
Ogdepsture
Fred W. Parsons
Buffalo State Bownpitel
B. Cady
Nancy
Palermo
California
H. Pierson Burt
Ray W. Mogis
U.S. Medical Corps
Medical Staf
Fort Sheridan Hospital
Lake Michican
Ralph D. Crasford
State Normal School
New Paitz
Bile McCabe
Nurses Home Service
J. C. Tolles
Rosliia Tolles
Miss Toller
Mary EL Willams
West Group
Garlias
Joseph Aledorf
Gerke Everett
Werd 12
Resehied Velegrom Mondar
Callin
Grahamerive
Los
Dewey Ven Keon
Reversvik
Dewer
Scoort Starswesther
Downsvile
Eee Farmer’s Department
Thenas Onlinee
Newich
Staten Island
Jack Finnegan
Oscar Vermilyea
High View
Frank Emrick
Metropoliten Vister
Walter Dantsch
Hulett Shipmann
US Navy
Air. R
Dairy League
William M. Nelson
Grand Jnr
Arm MO Nelson
Jolm McNeeh
McNetly
Nowak
Lieut. T. Riego Hart
Lieut. Hart
National War Garden
Wasle
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