Correction of the Middletown Erie hold up recollections
The Antiquarian prints a reader correction by John Valentine of Goshen about the first Erie train to Middletown and the alleged rail fence. Valentine recalls seeing the rails fly and the train pass, disputing the fence claim and supporting the view that Holbert was involved but not forcibly boarding the train. The piece widens on Erie line history, the roadbed, and Middletown association efforts.
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Antiquarian
Middletown
Adrian Holbert
Rom Ode
John Valentine
Goshen
Valentine
Holbert
Erie
Hebert
Yoo
Erie Victorian
Erie Conductor, Cow Dead, Who Likewhse Esld That Mr. Holbert
Holvert
Gushen
Owego
Middle Town
Erle
Mr. Valentine
Goeben
Midietown
William Maxwell
Elmira
The
Samuel Denton
Thomas King
William Robertson
Dunkirk
Lake Erie
Buffalo
Erie Canal
Albany
Hudson River
Fiermont
Milk Situation Generally Good Keeps U S Milk Flow Strong
April shipments to the New York market reach 1,633,526 cans of milk and 88,596 cans of cream and condensed milk. Gains over 1916 include 62,246 cans of milk and 5,726 cans of cream. Price per can in April was 91.95 for Grade B milk with butter fat. May price rises to 1.91. Producers show resilience amid high feed costs and labor shortages while urging farmers to boost forage for fall and winter. Milk supply remains well balanced with steady demand.
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New York
How It Was Done in the Civil War Days
John J Wilgur recalls home front aid during the Civil War era. He describes Red Cross nurses, people gathering in homes, lint making, bandage fabrication, and communal effort amid hardships. The narrative notes cheerful evenings after work and the widespread contribution across communities.
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John J. Wilgur
Chat- Lam Center
Red Cross Catherines
Old Chetnam
Sicially
St Rogale
Montgomery High School to Hold June Commencement
Rev J Frederick Bere former pastor of OT Uke Brick Church will deliver the commencement address to Montgomery High School graduates on Wednesday June 27. Rev John H Thomperds pastor of Goodhill Presbyterian Church will preach the sermon on June 24. The graduates include Miss Mitred Wag dereel Miss Rath Crautvee Miss Elizabeth Ce wan and others names listed with local residents visiting relatives.
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Montgomery
J. Frederick Bere
Montgomery High School
John H. Thomperds
Goodhill Presbyterian Church
Sundar
Mitred Wagdereel
Rath Crautvee
Misa Ae Wak
Elizabeth Cewan
Gordon Lumber Co v Miss Brink case stalls on new trial request
At Newburgh May 23 the Gordon Lumber Company asked for a new trial in a $1100 note case against Miss Isabel Brink over material for a house at Otisville. The defense contends the note was obtained by threats and misrepresentation. the judge delayed ruling to review whether Brink was discharged from liability.
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Newburgh
Supreme Court
Jobo Bright
Gordon Lumber Company
Middletown
Isabel Brink
Otisville
D. D. Stever
Miss Brink
Stever
Tr Wan
William L. Myerly
Minatter
Mr. Bright
Percy W. D. Gott
Hughbens
Algernon R. Burchsted
Paterson Brewity Co
Gordon Lumber Co
Hirschberg
Brooklyn
Almer F. Jenks
Hircchbert
Dright
Mise Brink
Messrs
Got
Ofter
Bright
State Geologist Warns Against Gold Prospecting Scam
The State Geologist warns the public about a suspected gold mining scheme centered in Herkimer County and extending to the Adirondacks. Promoters promise radium or platinum values and advertise high returns, but records show only trace metals and no proven success.
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Intest Venture
Herkimer County
Adirondacks
Pro
Enialieg
State Geologiet
Soldier's Christmas Hope From War Letter
A letter from Captain John Thompeen of the Canadian Army in France to Mr and Mrs Trompera of Lis Coth Wisconsin arrives with a message predicting victory and Christmas homeward. The captain says the war will end soon now that America has entered and expresses optimism about a Christmas reunion.
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Chreatmes
C. Trompera
Liscoth
John Thompeen
Canadian Armay
Amerita
Help Promote Red Cross Membership and Service
The article urges all men and women to join the American Red Cross, noting membership starts as low as one dollar. It compares membership goals to Japan Russia France and England, and explains members gain access to chapters workrooms auxiliaries trained instructors and opportunities for service in hospital supply preparation first aid and home care training for women eager to aid their country.
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American Red Cross
Japan
Russia
France
England
Reed
Red Crows
Ora G. O'Neal Dies at 66 Former Alderman Succumbs to Pneumonia
Former alderman Ora G. O'Neal dies at 26 Broad Street after five days of illness. Born Greenville May 19 1852 he was married Feb 16 1875 to Addie F Price. He served in the Common Council and held Masonic and Red Men memberships. Survived by widow daughter Clara Ina and two sisters George T Wilson and William Wilson placeholders.
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Ora G. O'Neal
Broad Street
Llness
Mr. O'Neal
Greenville
Jacob F. O'Neal
Clarisea Wheat
Tappan
Rockland County
Addie F. Price
Lfe
North Street
Common Council
O'Neil
First Congregational Church
Association of Congregational Churches
Troy
Albany
Hoffman Lodge
State Guard Recruiting Rapid in New York
Gov. Whitman reports New York will be among the first states to meet War Department manpower goals. Since his call, county Home Defence commissioners aided recruitment, with over 200 added and an 8% gain from May 19 to 26, led by the Coast Defense command in New York City and the Fifteenth District. A church fete and food sale are planned by the Lead a Hand Circle of the Kings Daughters.
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Got‘thor
Etcith Coast Defense Command
New York
Elt
Tecrafts
Eit
First Presbyterian Church
Uniforms Set for Albany Home Defense Units in Field Gray
Albany May 22 Governor Whitman and state military authors approve field gray uniforms for Home Defense corps in the counties. Uniforms cost about 11.40 each with hats matching service pattern and field gray. Breeches and leggings mirror old army designs with standard lacing and leather or cloth straps.
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Albany
Whitman
Home Defense Corps
Boards of Supervisors
Plattsburg
Ellenville News Notes Parish Events and Local Moves
Sunday services at the M E B church included Rev. J. Appleys sermon on The Great Question Ever Asked and a later performance The Great Question Answered. Local residents arrive, travel, or relocate, including purchases, visits, and family news across Ellenville and nearby areas.
Presbyterian social planned in South Centreville
South Centreville records a sociable event set for Thursday evening May 24 at the Presbyterian church with Mrs R Carr to host. The text also notes visits and travels among local residents including Peter Ketch of Unionville visiting family, and Mrs Robins and Mrs Carr welcomed guests at Slate Hill with Mrs Pines hosting.
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South Centreville
Presbyterian Church
R Cart
Peter Ketch
Unionville
Wernick
Robbins
R Carr
Cod
Lynch
Washington
Mm G. KR. Robertson
T., A. Pines
Slate Hill
Man Killed by Train Near Burnside Identified as Osterhoudt
Walden police received a call about a fatal train strike near Burnside. The deceased, initially named George Bracy, is identified as George Osterhoudt. His son Jerry Osterhoudt works at the New York Knife Works. other relatives listed include two daughters and several children residing with Mrs Osterhoudt near Kerhonkson.
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Walden
Police Bank
Big
George Bracy
Burnside
Wilaga
George Osterhoudt
Jerry Osterhoudgt
New York
Dubois Osterhoudt
Osterhoudt
Burnside Station
J. B. Alton
Campbell Hall
Jerry
Curb Market To Begin In June
Chamber of Commerce market committee plans a June curb market opening. Late season timing delays a firm start date though many farmers may have produce ready after the 15th. A May 26 Home Defense League meeting in Wallkill will set an opening date and notify the public.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Rowan
Tia
Home Defense League of the Own
Wallkill
Saturda
Spelling Bee Chooses District Contenders
Central Valley May 23 district contest selects top four to advance to county event at the county fair in August with four alternates. Names include Genevieve Trevorah Cornwall James O Connell Highland Falls Margaret Cook Highland Falls and alternates Isabel Lewis Highland Falls Felix Dziadkowski Highland Falls Beatrice Thomson Cornwall Donald Exner Salisbury Mills.
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Central Valley
T. 1. McKnight
Hldcat
Genevieve Trevorah
Cornwall
James O'Connell
Highland Falls
Val O'Connell
Margaret Cook
Isabel Lewis
Felix Dziadkowski
Beatrice Thomson
Jury Upsets Will in Morison Case at Monticello
Jurors find the Morison will not be Sophie Morison's valid will. They rule it was not properly executed and that Sophie was not of sound mind. They also find undue influence affected the instrument. Judge Chester denies motion to set aside. decision on appeal due in thirty days.
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Monticello
Morison
Sophie Morison
Sophie Morizon
Sophie Mortsen
Jaste Chester
George J. Conke
George HW Smith
First Regiment Strength Report From Watertown Headquarters
The First New York Regiment of Infantry reports 17 enlisted men and 31 officers at Binghamton with Colonel James Sover commanding from Watertown. A note suggests enlistments may have risen in recent days and a Sanitary detachment unit attached to the city is referenced.
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New York Regiment of Infantry
Binghamton
James Sover
Watertown
How to Buy a Liberty Bond Offer from Employers
An appeal from Washington appeals to workers to buy bonds through their employers under a subscription plan. A $1 payment buys $500 in bonds with staged payments on June 2 June 30 August 15 and August 30. Bonds bear 3.44 percent interest, are tax exempt, and delivered August 30 after final payment.
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Liberty
Uncle Bull
Hequest
Local Option Bill Signed As Law By Governor
Albany May 23 The local option bill for cities, a major fight in the last Legislature, is now law. Gov Whitman signed it with four pens, later given to Senator Wheeler W H Henderson and Mrs Whitman. The measure allows dry status by local voter petition and sets election timing every up to five years. Four questions will be on the ballot about on premise drinking, sales to be consumed on site, sales by pharmacists, and by hostesses.
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Albany
Whitman
Assemblyman Wheeler
Wao. H. Derson
al Saloon League
Whman
New York
New York City
Bridge City Not To Have Base Hospital
Under the plan outlined by the National Red Cross Society, no base hospital will be located in Poughkeepsie. Dr Henry Noble MacCracken, president of Year College and Red Cross leader in the area, met Col Kean in Washington to discuss base hospital policy as it relates to Poughkeepsie. Kean said current policy favors base hospitals where a single general hospital staff can serve, a condition not present in the upriver city.
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Plana
National Red Cross Society
Poughkeepsie
Henry Noble MacCracken
Yee Ear College
Red Cross
Washington
Col. Kean
Poushkeeusie
Col. Keat
Demonstration on Orchard Dusting At Salisbury Farm
A dusting demonstration will take place at Gregory Brundage’s farm Salisbury Malla on Tuesday May 29 at 2 p.m. Ash fruit growers are invited to attend as orchard dusting methods improve, enabling rapid coverage for large orchards. Arranged by Hiram Barritt, fruit specialist of the Farm Bureau.
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Gregory Brundage
Salisbury Malla
Hiram Barritt
Bureas
Presbyterians Ban All Sunday Newspapers
The 12th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States condemned Sunday papers and Sabbath day sports. It urged members not to subscribe to read or advertise in Sunday newspapers and to avoid unnecessary traveling.
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Army
12Th General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
United States
Governor Whitman Signs Bill for State Secret Service
Albany March 23 Governor Whitman signs the bill authorising the attorney general to establish a secret service system. The attorney general may inquire into matters concerning public peace safety and justice and is authorized to employ officers and deputies as necessary.
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Albany
Whitman
Suemey
Cohalan Condemns Home Rule Offer
Judge Cohalan denounces the Home Rule proposal as an affront to Ireland and an insult to American intelligence. The opinion labels the offer as a concession that fails to meet genuine autonomy and criticizes its implications for Irish governance.
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Cohalan
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