Montgomery Boy Goes to Arizona for Forestry Work
Herbert Taft Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman H. Taft, graduates with a Bachelor of Science from Cammell University and will work a year with the United States Forest Service on the Coconino National Forest in Flagstaff Arizona. He plans to pursue graduate forestry studies next June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
L. Herbert Taft, Jr
Lyman H. Taft
Cammell University
United States Forest Service
Flagstaff
Arizona
Taft
Coconino National Forest
Army to Deliver Its Own Mail Over There
Washington May 22 The War Department takes over mail delivery and collection for American expeditionary forces. Postmaster General Burleson said the Post Office will deliver mail to army authorities at American ports and receive overseas mail at French ports for dispatch to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
American Expeditionary Forces
War Department
Burleson
Post Office Department
Army
France
Postoffice Department
United States
America
Drama plan in South Centreville to aid Red Cross
South Centreville residents held a meeting of the C S Crab club to stage a play titled Between Two Lives with part of proceeds to the Red Cross. Rehearsals are set for May 28 in the parish house. Local social notes include visits and family news from Passaic Middletown Ridgebury State Hill and Branchville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Centreville
5. C. S. Crab
Red Cross
Harry Case
Passaic
N. J
Robertson Homestead
J. Phillips
Nelson
Edward Mather
Con
Ridgebury
Nise Emma Moore
W. L. Brown
T. A Pines
State Hill
G. R Robertson
Ors
EB. T. Hull
Branchville N. J
Memorial Day observance urged by 60 000 pastors
New York May 27 sixty thousand pastors are urged to proclaim Memorial Day next Sunday. The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America and the General War Time Commission recommend acts of dedication to God. Each pastor should read the names on his church roll and the President's proclamation. Prayer will honor service members and seek swift victory for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
General War Time Commission of the Churches
Sis
Junior Home Guards Escort Draftees to Station
The Junior Home Guards will escort drafted men to the 0. & W. station Monday morning meeting at the drill hall at 7 o'clock. They will also act as guard of honor at the chapel Friday evening to mark the war anniversary meeting at the drill hall at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftalisn
Opening of Orange County Golf Club Planned
The social committee of the Orange County club coordinates a regular Memoria opening at the club in May. Group leader Nachee praised community involvement while outlining preparations for the ceremony and facilities readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County Golf Club
Orae Comatr
Lewis Seeks State Vote On Prohibition Amendment
Rochester May 22 Attorney General Merton E Lewis urged submission of a state constitutional amendment providing for prohibition He opposed ratification of the national amendment and favored a restored state convention with direct primary selection to bind party principles and policies. He argued the party and its candidates must reflect declared principles before and after election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Merton E. Lewis Hau
Dr Walden Dead Clergyman and Author Born in Walden New York
The Rev Dr Treadwell Walden retired clergyman and author died in Boston at 88. Born in Walden New York, he led Protestant Episcopal churches in Philadelphia Indianapolis and Boston and served with the US Sanitary Commission during the Civil War. He authored many works including Lays of a Lifetime and The Story of England in Westminster Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Treadwell Walden
Walden
N. Y
General Theological Seminary
New York
St. Clement’s Church
Philadelphia
St. Paul’s
Westminster Abbey
Royal Chapel
England
Westminster Hall
Path to Independence Through Self Reliance
A commentary on independence urges wealthy individuals to resist ostentation and save, arguing personal responsibility and moral courage guide the road to true independence. The piece critiques social pretensions and calls for practical self reliance.
True Friends Legend Price
The fragment indicates a phrase about true friends and a price, suggesting a human interest note on friendship. No clear event, names, or places are present to identify a specific public item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Fragmented OCR Note on Classified Ad Requests
A damaged text fragment describes time press columns and advertising requirements. No clear events or names are readable. The piece appears to be a stray line about ad requests and editorial needs with unreadable segments and scattered words.
Women’s County Council Meets in Liberty May 29
Sullivan county women attend a full day meeting at Memorial Hall Liberty on May 29 with speakers Miss Lilian Bachus Cornell and Mrs Frank A Vanderlip of the New York State Suffrage party. The program includes plans for home economics food conservation and civic duties in the wartime effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Day Women’s County Council
Memorial Hall
Liberty
Lilian Bachus
Cornell University
Frank A. Vanderlip
War Service Division
New York State Suffrage Party
Vanderlip
Sullivan County
Miss Bachus
Home Economic Committee
Bullivan County
G. 8. Payne
Bachus
Lucy F. Cooper
F. M. Dodge
E. C. Chase
County Suffrage Party
P. S. Johnsson
Livingston Manor
Recorder Lets Evans Go After Paying Fine
Geo W. Evans of Bullville faced a charge of driving past a Wallkill Transit Co trolley discharging passengers on Franklin Square. Judge H. M. Starr suspended sentence after Evans pleaded guilty through his attorney Thomas C. Rogers, with Evans depositing $5 for appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Starr
Geo W. Evans
Bullville
Evans
Ludlum
Mr. Evans
Mr. Rogers
Rogers
Flea Beetle Pest and Home Remedy Guidance
The flea beetle harms potato and tomato crops, causing holes and withering leaves. A Bordeaux Mixture formula 44-50 may control it. apply 3.5 pounds arsenate of lead paste per 50 gallons of water and spray vines promptly before damage. Rogers of Conklin announces candidacy for the Thirty-fourth Congressional district.
The Theater Move and Public Attitude in Edwardian England
The piece discusses a shift in English speaking public sentiment toward theatrical artists after the move of the theater to Edward VII era context. It notes the Bancrofts Beary Irving Beerbobm Tree and George Alexander feeling gratified by renewed public recognition of their calling, while some actors avoided publicity. It references knighthood and the lure of democratic appeal in theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VII
Bancrofts
Beary Irving
Beerbobm ‘Tree
George Alexander
Bix Lee
Stirring Appeal for the Red Cross by Mr Altmann
A wartime appeal from John H. Armann urges Red Cross support. He emphasizes millions in need, bombs, and injured soldiers, urging donations of at least one dollar a month and highlighting personal duty to fund relief without wasted costs. He recalls French trench courage to spur generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Altmann
Red Cross
House Skirmish Leads to Ban on Beers and Wines
Washington May 22 Prohibition advocates win a first skirmish in pressuring President Wilson to ban light wines and beers. The House committee adopted 69 to 38 an amendment barring any of the measure’s 21 million dollar funds until a proclamation ends intoxicating liquor production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Festeriay
Wilson
Randall
California
Plans Made for Men Who Reach Draft by June 5
Plans made for men reached by June 5 to register between 7 a m and 9 m. All men aged 22 on June 5 1817 or 21 by that date must register at the Exemptions Board office in the city hall. Volunteers assisting include DavidTreat CharlesH Shaw Charles Taylor and Ire L Coddington. Registration points will be set up in Montgomery Maybrook Wables Laytondale Burnside Campbell Hall and Middie Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
David 5. Treat
Charles H. Shaw
Charles B Taylor
Ire L. Coddington
Montgomery
Maybrook
Wables
Laytondale
Burnside
Campbell Hail
Middie Hope
Power of Gentiene and Culinary Claims
A fragmented note cites varied opinions on food and authority with quirky phrases. It mentions Gentiene and Kindnem pare and a humorous line about potatoes and denial, attributed to New York Tetegrepd, in a playful stylistic snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bankrupt Sale of Realty Held by a Local Man
Newburgh May 22 A sale of North End realty belonging to the bankrupt estate of George C Warren of Middletown was held at noon yesterday at the Court House here by Arthur M Payne of Middletown trustees Wm F Brush crying the sale. The property disposed of formerly belonged to the Cosman estate from which it was procured last summer by Geo Miller who transferred it to Warren a contractor and builder. Warren planned extensive alterations and these were partly completed when he got into financial difficulties. The property was sold in four parcels the first Nos 357 359 and 361 Water street extending through to Montgomery street being knocked down to James Mott for 3116. Parcel No 2 Nos 368 and 370 Water street corner of Garner street was sold to William J Scott and Joseph Harrison jointly for 11050. Parcel No 3 consisting of 574 Water street was sold to Maria J Teller of Middletown for 8000 and Parcel No 4 a brick barn on the north side of Garner street with a 10 foot right of way between it and the properties fronting Water street to Messrs Scott and Harrison for 195. All the property was sold free of incumbrance except bad taxes which did not exceed 45 on any parcel. A C N Thompson is attorney for the bankrupt and Frank H Finn for the trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
North End
George C. Warren
Middletown
Court House
Arthur M. Payne
Trustes
Wm. F. Brush
Cosman
Geo Miller
Warren
Water Street
Montgomery Street
James ©. Mott
Garner Street
William J. Scott
Joseph Harrison
Maria J. Teller
Messrs. Scott and Harrison
Ncumbrance
A. C. N. Thompson
Frank H. Finn
Federal directors named to run U S railroads
McAdoo orders a federal director for each railroad to report only to the Railroad Administration and replace company presidents. He relieves every railroad president of active duty as executive manager and plans to appoint directors from among operating officers where possible to safeguard stockholders' interests and preserve railway individuality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Railway Presidente
Washington, D. C
United States
William G. McAdoo
Alh Railway
Five Violations of Game Laws in Orange County
Albany May 22 State Conservation Commissioner Pratt reports five fish and game law violations disposed of in Orange county during April. Cases include two hunting license violations with fines of 11.50 and an acquittal, a net without license leading to jail, a 13.85 fine for using a set line, and taking pheasants in the closed season netting 11.50 for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timea-Preas
Albany
Pratt
Orange County
Orange County Ice Cream Company Complaint Over Express Service
The Orange County Ice Cream Company of Middletown files with the State Public Service Commission to restore express service on the Central New England Railroad between Middletown and Poughkeepsie. The company says the service was discontinued earlier this year due to cost concerns. The express company must answer within 20 days, after which a hearing will be ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Prees
Albany
Compiasion
Commission
Middletown Chamber Dinners for Men Leaving for Camp
The Middletown Chamber of Commerce will host a dinner and entertainment for local men departing for camp next Monday. A. B. Creighton chairs the committee to arrange plans and secure funds. A dinner is set for Sunday at Mitchell Inn at 6 o clock, inviting every Middletown man called to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Chamber of Commerce
Middletown
A. B. Crewton
Mitchell Inn
Gets a Letter Via Planepost Read by Times Press
Mrs. James Kirkpatrick of 307 Beacon Direct received a letter by Planepost. May E. Kirkpatrick, employed in the ordinance department at Washington, D. C., is mentioned in the text along with a note to read Times Press Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirkpatrick
Beacon Direct
AcToplanc
Foesday
Iman Het Daashter
May E. Kirkpatrick
Srdanace
Washington, D.C
O Leary Missing Man Case Sparks Muted Rumors
Jeremiah O Leary Sinn Fein agitator remains elusive as Middletown police tracked a supposed sighting. His brother Dr Daniel O Leary denies contact with Newburgh and says he has no idea where Jeremiah is. Cohalan and others testified at a federal grand jury while O Leary’s automobile was found in a New York garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah O'Leary
Sinn Fein
Middletown
O‘leary
Chicago
O’leary
New York
O'Leary
Ooe
Ireland
Daniel F. Cohalan
Supreme Court
Grover Whaley
Hylan
Daniel O'Leary
Mary O'Leary
Newburgh
New York City
Colored Soldier Letters From France Describe Life At War
Private A C Cheatam, formerly with Dr J B Hulett, writes from Somewhere in France about tobacco, letters, and life near the front. He notes sleeping amid artillery, upcoming trench service, a club called The OC Blossoms, and a furlough sighting of Staines S Taylor in Paris. He praises Orange county folks and promises to send gifts if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Cheatam
J. B. Hulett
France
Orange County
0. C
Staines S. Taylor
Paris
Zomem
Wrist Watch Presented to George A. Yaeger by Middletown Police
The Middletown police force and Recorder Starr presented George A Yaeger with a wrist watch. Chief McCoash presided and Yaeger thanked the force and Recorder Starr for the honor. Yaeger plans to depart Monday for Spartanburg SC for nervies. He has many war friends on the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Recorder
Im. Starz
McCoash Wedness
George A Yaeger
Spartanburg
Nervies
Yaexer
Yaeger
Recorder Starr
Queen Esther Circle Holds Regular Monthly Meeting
Esther Circle of St Fania Cunrch held a regular monthly session at the home of Bisa Gertrude Wilson on 18 Brook street. The meeting was well attended and after the business session a social hour was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Fania
German Irish Agents Plotting In This Country
Federal agents uncovered evidence of plotting between German and Irish agents in the United States to aid an uprising in Ireland. Irish leaders mainly Binn Fein sympathizers here discussed German money for the rebellion and possibly sending munitions or soldiers, with plans to strike during a major British assault and reach Irish ports. The aim was Ireland’s full independence and England's disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Ireland
Binn Fein
Channel
Porta
England
Fine Old Time Concert Promises Ye Olde Follies at Chapel
Thursday evening a concert at the Universalist Chapel presents old fashioned songs and costumes. Noted singers and artists will perform under the Holy and Mission Circle, directed by Miss Myrta J. Gibbs. Tickets available at the door or from Mebitable Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Chapel
Holy and Mission Circle
Myrta J. Gibbs
Mebitable Jenkins
Fire Destroys Fowler Airplane Plant Losses Reported
A blaze swept the Fowler Aeroplane Corporation plant in San Francisco destroying fifteen planes at various stages of construction and much airplane material. Government contracts worth an estimated million are held by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Fie
Fowler Aergelane Corporation
Frm
Prison reformer H. W. Merchant dies at Liberty
Huntington W. Merchant, noted prison reformer and member of the National Committee on Prisons and Prison Labor, died at Liberty on Tuesday at age forty nine after a two month stay. He left a wife a son and daughter of Flushing. An attorney he defended clients without fee in reform causes and supported removing prisons from political control. He descended from signers of the Declaration of Independence and traced lineage to Brigadier General Charles Merchant. He was a Princeton graduate of 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington W. Merchant
National Committee On Prisons and
Liberty
Flushing
Merchant
Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing
Mr. Merchant
Charles Huntingtom
Oliver Wolcott
Plessader Nee
Treasury
Mtencchant
Charles Merchant
Military Academy
West Point
Princeton
Arrest Erie R R Trainmen Under Anti-Loafer Law
Jersey City May 22 Acting Police Chief Richard Battersby ordered the arrest of Erie Railroad conductors and trainmen found loafing after paydays. Erie officials say several workers from one to two weeks of pay last as long as money lasts, violating a compulsory loafe r law. The raids come as freight congestion increases after each payday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Erie Railroad
Ding
Richard Battersby
The
Erie
Adjourn Hearing On O and W Bridge In Philipsport
Residents of Philipsport Sullivan county protested the Ontarios and Western railroad over a dangerous bridge condition near the tracks. The 4 hearing before the Public Service Commission was adjourned to May 6 at the town attorney's request. Gift acknowledgment notes Mrs Atha Priester at 156 North Street received a soldier’s tobacco donation through the Times-Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Philipsport
Sullivan County
Ontarios & Western Railroad
Upstate Public Service Commission
George HL Smith
Atha Priester
North Street
France
Times-Freas Tuad
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Montgomery Boy
LH. Taft, Jr
Joseph Rigney
George B. Suydam
Edward Puff
Misa Josephine Scott
Montgomery High School
Beacon
George
Doremus
Hawthorne
Empire House
John J. van
Catskill
John Earl
Thomas M. Enright
Dr. Walden
Orange Co
Kirrkwood
R. O. Kirkwood
Thompson Ridge
John Tarsier
Ced Nevelly
Altayx
Ngs
Wenden
Women's County Council
Johm H. Pines
Sam
Joan H. Arfmann
Federal
Orange Co. Ice Cream Company
Times
Mary A. Howard
Mary “A. Howard
Linden Avenue
Cohalan
George A. Yaeger
Queen Esther Circle
Fowler
H. W. Merchant
Prison Reformer
Dead IN Liberty
Erie R. R
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