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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1918

Page

8

Red Cross effort dominates Stave Hospital drive and notices

The Red Cross leads at Stave Hospital with strong department showings in pledges and bonds. West Group reports a full pledge return. Main Building wins the Liberty Bond flag. Memorial Day plans include a 24th Separate Company Band concert and later screenings, with notes on nursing students, motion pictures, Daylight Saving impacts, and Belgian nurse arrivals amid wartime care.

Red Cross Stave Hospital West Group Talcott Hall Ashley Hall Miay Josepnine B. Dodds Ursula McDonald Mabel F. Dunn Elizabeth McMorrow Florence MacBride Sadie A. Fishar Margaret [. Lynch Irene Radigan Anta M. McGlennon Catherine McHugh Ellyabeth Messenger Isabelle Bleakley Elizabeth&. Barnes Mabel B. Williame Kathryn Library

Local hospital notes mix history with wartime updates

Dr. B S Burduali and family leave California for Norwich State Hospital Assistant superintendent role noted. Readers recall Connecticut history, Gen Putnam and West Point. Moody family returns to hospital. News of troops, visitors, and summer preparations mix with social updates and local recollections.

Austin Macy Xings Park Sisie Hospital Smweritus Willard State Hospital Ashlex Macr WC. Gartin Burduali California East End Norwich Conn State Hospital Pond Burdaalls S. Ome Everett Connecticut New York State Ioat Rhode Island Putnam Cambridge Lexington and Coucorl Israel Putnam Inn Arnold Kasciusko

Miss Norton Returns Home From Webster High

Miss A Byalyn Norton daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Norton of Washington Street returns home as Webster High School closes for season. She led as principal this past year and guided a Red Cross play during Commencement Week. The Board of Education praised her work and invited her to return, though she plans not to. During travel she visited detention camp at Aulsata Ga Camp Sevier Greenville and Lexington and Winston Salem and Washington DC.

A. Byalyn Norton A. G. Norton Waabington Street Webster N. C Red Cross Board of Education Miss Norton Greenville D. C Camp Sevier Lexington N.C Winton-Salem Wasiinston D.C

Rebekahs In Session And Med AdviNsrs Board Meet

The Med Advisers Board examined 17 registrants from Monticello 4 from Goshen and 16 from the city at a Wednesday session in Times-Press Landing. The 18th annual New York State Rebekah Assembly opens in Garatoms Sprink with Martha Washington Lodge not sending a local delegate but Edla Danforth attending as a proxy.

Weld Wedgeeday Vimes-Preas Landing Monticelte Goshen Rebekahs New York State Rebekah Assembly Garatoms Sprink Martha Washington Lodge Rtit Edla Danforth Newburea

Wadsworth Gets Many Big Farms Near Camp Wadsworth

Plans for a government reclamation project near Camp Wadsworth are rapidly forming. Over six hundred acres have been turned over to camp authorities with more tracts offered daily. Soldiers from the Twenty-seventh Division will farm the land to grow vegetables for the camp, including potatoes beans peas and corn, with surplus none sold. Interned Germans may also be put to work on the farms. Casual detachments will guard the prisoners.

Bpartanburg 8. C Camp Wadsworth Col. Grimstead Rifle and Artillery Ranger Twenty-seventh Division

Senate approves substitute on inquiry to avert conflict

After a short two minute debate the Senate adopted an acceptable substitute to the Chamberlain war inquiry resolution. The change removes authority for a subcommittee to meet during recess and preserves the aircraft inquiry.

Associated Press Washington Senate Wilson

Dutch Protest Filed Over British Seizure of Dutch Ships

The Dutch legation filed a supplementary protest with Secretary Lansing over the British American seizure of Dutch shipping. The action was reported from Washington on May 22.

Associated Press Washington Lansing Legation

Stephen M Bull's Will Probated In Newburgh Estate Valued At 700000

Goshen May 22 The will of Stephen M Bull banker and grocer of Newburgh has been admitted to probate and filed here. The estate is valued at about 700000. Principal beneficiaries are son John S Bull and daughter Emma Grace Bull with the homestead at 192 Montgomery street and 325000. Emma Louise Finley sister receives 48 Montgomery street. Ella F Bull niece gets 2000 in bonds and mortgages. Grandsons John A Rawlson Bull William Bull and Richard Wait Bull each receive 10000. Two brothers’ son was killed in a recent auto accident. All remaining estate goes to John S Bull. Executors named are John S Bull and William F Cassedy.

Goshen Stephen M. Bull Newburgh John 9. Bull Enile Grace Bull Emma Louise Finley Liull Montgomery Street Ella F. Bull M. Bull John A. Rawlson Bull Wiliam Bull Richard Wait Bull John S. Bull William F. Cassedy

Professor Dean Resigns Post at St Pauls Church

Professor A. Stanler Dean resigns as organist and choirmaster at St Pauls Church after two years. His successor has been announced. Dean plans to continue teaching his music class until month’s end. The quartet members named include Mrs Agogisi Collet soprano Miss Lillian Sundstrom contralto and Ernest G Hilydord bass.

A. Stanler St. Paul's Church Dean Agogisi Collet Coprano Lillian Sundstrom

Kerensky Arrival Rumor Debunked at Canadian Port

A Canadian Atlantic port reports no basis for rumors that former Russian Premier Alexander Kerensky arrived by steamship from Copenhagen. The rumor, circulating May 22, prompted no official confirmation.

Prema Teday Alexander Kerensky Russia Copenhagen

Des Moines Tornadoes Kill Several, Injure Hundreds

AP reports in Des Moines on May 22 that a series of tornadoes across Central Iowa left multiple deaths, about a hundred injured, and around two million dollars in property damage, underscoring widespread destruction from yesterday’s storms.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa

Juniors Trip to Yankee Lake Weekend Planned

The junior class heads to Yankee Lake Friday at 3 PM for fishing boating and meals returning Sunday. Chaperons Miss Silvers Prof Klopp and Mrs Hoey oversee and manage arrangements. The class has donated 50 to the Red Cross and celebrates 100 percent teacher support through drives and Thrift Stamps. Baseball team hosts Braten's School at Hayes Field Saturday.

Yankee Lake Miss Silvers Prof. Klopp Red Cross Braten

Fairbanks Condition Deteriorates Despite Treatment

Indianapolis May 22 Former Vice President Fairbanks condition is worsening doctors report. Medical staff say the illness causes pronounced anxiety and concern about his recovery.

Fairbanks Associated Press Indianapolis Fairbank

Maple Dale Social Notes and Family Movements

Maple Dale society roundup lists visits and guests from Sussex N J and Jersey City. Mr and Mrs Hull and daughter Lydia visited Johnson. Wilsons hosted by Wilson's brother. Cynthia Wilson Ida Wilson spent weekend with aunt in Middletown. Agnes Daly in New York after Geo F Titus death. David Daly, Hortense, and James Corwin went to New York. Lumbago affects Mrs Helms. Meath Hill hostesses Agnes Clarke receive visitors. Edson Case farm sale to Edward Dodd family from Middletown. moving plans and local social ties updated.

Maple Dale D. R. Hull Lydia Johnson Clark Wilson van Sickle Mr. Wilson Sussex N. J Cynthia Ida Middletown Agnes R. Daly New York City

Dr William Spurgeon Speaks at Baptist Church

Dr William Spurgeon addressed a large audience at First Baptist Church on Why vs America in the World War. Introduced by M E Conkling, a freewill offering followed. He is the son of the late Rev C W Spurgeon of London. He may visit Atlantic City again this season.

First Baptist Church America M. E. Conkling Spurgeon Atlantic City C. Wi. Spurgeon London William Spurgeon

Dance and charity event raises funds for Marbrook Red Cross

A Friday dance and cand party in Mar Brook supported the Red Cross by raising £2759 from a decorated cake donated by Mr. and Mrs. G H Roca. Ice cream contributions came from Messrs Storm and Watts. Net receipts totaled $120.27.

Marhbrook Marbrook

Guard Inspection at Warrick T M C A Gym

Major Maurice S. Damon led a formal inspection of Company K at Warrick M C A gym on Monday evening. The event included demonstrations of guard drills and musket manouvers as part of the muster of troops from Albany. Morgan passes through on the Liteky Withwas tour from Cleveland to New York, with stops in Binghamton and Middletown.

Warrick Warrick T. M. C. A Maurice S. Damon Othcer Squadron 2 Albany K. N U. Mlc Oal! Sym Finichias Morgan J. Merpont Morsah Liteky Cleveland New York Binghamton Middietown Thigash Joey Tesdar

Meeting Recital Marks Social of W C T U Group

A well attended T A MEETING held at Mrs. Harry Fennell’s home 29 Knappatenne featured piano solos by Miss Eva Moore and Miss Cecil T Darton and a vocal solo by Miss Mara J A Heath demonstrating a successful social event for the W C T U chapter.

T. A Harry Fennell Knappatenne Wisses Eva Moore Mies Cecil T. Darton Mara J. A. Heath

Middies Fall 5-2 to New York Military Academy

The Middletown High team lost to the New York Military Academy 5 to 2 at Hayes Field. Freehill pitched well through five innings before NYMA rallied for five runs in the sixth to eighth frames, aided by hits and errors. Powell and Moore contributed for Middletown with strong two-base hits but could not overcome the late surge.

New York Military Academy Hayes Field Freehill Academy Middletown Luckett Cornwall Anderson Kennedy Morgan Welsh Short Degnan Powell Barnes Freeh Sundstrom Moore Goldman Meenan Sunny Deguan Coffin Powell- Moore

Ninth inning rally seals win for Middles in tight game

Middles overcome a three run edge with a ninth inning rally. Mitchell singles for Freehill, Mor Bap sac bunt moves runners, Wels singles, Degnan fans to end the frame. Notable hits include Barnes Coffin Powell Moore with three base hits by Moore. Luckett and Anderson combine on four strikeouts.

Mitchell Freehill Mor- Bap Thie Wels Degnan Barnes Coffin Powell Moore Luckett Anderson S Anderson Freehil Goldman Meenan Eckert

Worthy State Grange Master to Attend Local Anniversary

Ollaville marks the fourteenth anniversary of Otusiille Grange No 1020 on Saturday May 25 with a program featuring Sherman J. Lowell Worthy Master New York State Grange and Albert Manning Worthy State Overseer. The event aims to boost Grange spirit and agricultural outreach.

Ollaville Otusiille Grange Thes Rangers Sherman J. Lowell New York State Grange Orange County Albert Manning Lowell

District Recruiting Totals Put Poughkeepsie Second in State

Major C. T. Greene reports New York State recruiting by district. Buffalo leads with 2383 enlisted from a 1,399,584 district. Poughkeepsie ranks second with 24 enlisted from a 1,059,020 district. Albany shows 404 from 1,115,920. Syracuse totals 150 from 1,008,085.

New York State C. T. Greene Poughkeepsle Buffalo Poughkversig Albany Syracuse

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