Social Life Notes from Middletown Environs
Local social column records births and family news. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gard announce a son named Carl born May 18 at their Middletown home. Mrs. Harrigan of Norwich is mother of a May baby. Several residents travel, visit relatives, or change jobs, including naval enlistments and moves to Schenectady and Paterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Gard
Bennett Strest
Middletown
Sonthet
Ieee
Carl Is
Sunday
Kellay
Baltimore
Theer
Padgett
Jim
J. Lewis Hartcock
Trinity
William J.thompson
F. W. Hannon
Drew Seminary
William H. Morgan
Calvary Shareh
New York
Hiker
Hamilton Benham
First Presbyterian Church of
Buffalo
Hughes
Brooklyn
Edwin 3. Earp
Madison
N. J
Waldron
First Presbyterian Church
Hoboken
Charles H. Cookman
First Methodist
Dp Church
Yonkers
School of Christian Work
Methodist Ep Church
Park Avenue Methodist Church
88Th Street
Park Svopie
New York City
Francis B. Runyon
John
Runyon
Reserve Officers’ Training Camp
Madison Barracks
N.Y
New York University
Bank For Saver
Fourth Avenue
Fred
Rogerv
Liberty Loan Committee
Rogera
L. N. Billett
Rockford
Hasei
Wendell E. Phillips
Port Jervis
Paso
Texas
Phillips
Almatin Phillips
James W. Philiips
East Main Street
Henrietta Northrop
Academy Avenue
H. W. Cari
Howston Avenue
Norwich
Anna Tiffany
Cari
Taylor
C. H. Schoening
Alexandria
Senuel State
Odd Fellows
Orsage
Empire State
Cel Vestieres
Norwich Sea
Melvia Edwards
War of 1917 headline and pension grant note
An 1917 era notice mentions the War of 1910 and a pension claim connected to a draft or conflict. It references River Creek New York and an incident dated May 7 with a man killed by a tram strike and a fee announcement from a bank or financial institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
River Creek
N.Y
Os Tram
National Guard Registration Orders Stir Controversy
The piece reports on compulsory registration for National Guard members not already in Federal service and notes which New York units are exempt from registration. It cites War Department orders and Adjutant General advisories, naming Captain Harry L. Steedman and Lieut. H. J. Shelley in local units and outlining age criteria for registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geard
Spaet
Repieer
Wen' Taveday
United Ee
Adjutant General
Na| 1 Guard
United States
New York
Nations Guard
New York Regiment of Infantry
Harry L. Steedman
H. J. Shelley
WEDDINGS HYAT BANFORD AND KNAPP MARRY IN CHESTER
A quiet May 19 wedding at the Sanford home in Chester united Loring Elizabeth Hyatt and Harry Lockard Hyatt with a noon ceremony. Dozens of guests from New York and New Jersey attended. after June 1 the couple will reside in Chester. In addition Arthur Theodore Knapp wed Harriet Goldsmith Knapp at 20 Spring Street with a reception at the bride’s mother's home. they plan to live in Hillsville where Knapp joins Mandard Oil.
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Ubat
Dean J. P. x
Times-Press
Yealls
Earl BE. Hopkins
New York
Teeeday & m
Mary Yard
Hopkins
Iocal Mason
Mroca Temie AL
New York City
J. M. Unyad
Keith W. VenDaser
Mts
Johannon Gitwon
Brooklyn
Xeesreh
Cordelia Oles
Jersey City
Bertram Hyatt
Middltown
Washington, D. C
Chester
Staten Ieland
News Roston
Middletown
Soshen
Knapp—Khape
Arthur Theodore Knapp
Howstos
Avenue
Mise Harriett Goldsmith Knapp
Norah Street
B. BR. Stalth
Spring Street
Knapp
Desex Knapt
Buehvile
Standard Oi! Company
Daughters of America
William ©. Mills
Mala City
Hilesville
New York state surplus horses and dairy shifts shown in census
Census data indicate New York State holds about 8,000 surplus horses and 516,055 horses and colts with 7,601 mules and mule colts. City counties may add figures as horse farming adapts to rising automobile use. Cow numbers rise to 1,806,168 from 1,451,572 in 1916, while heifer counts fall to 224,295, delaying milk production until 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
New York City
Milton County
Takera
Milc
Obituary notices and deaths in Phillipsport and nearby towns
Obituaries for Neal C. Williams of Phillipsport aged about 57, detailing his birth in Pleasant Valley on November 30, 1857, his marriage to Margaret Walker, and surviving family. Also notes on Samuel K. Stearne and Carrie E. Murray deaths, port town notices for Port Jervis residents, and a report on Gughieime Maromi’s anti submarine devices in U.S. defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal C. Williams
Phillipsport
Necal C. Wil- Hames
Bis
Ness
Pleasant Valley
Daniel 8. Williams
Sarah Ik. Peck
Margaret Walker
Summitville
Mre
Robert Hall
Onebia
Stanley Tice
Spring Glan
Alvin
Milwaukee
Wis
Alea
William
Bridgeton
N. J
George
Stroudsburg
Charter
Alay
Samuel K. Stearne
Barovel K. Stearns
Brooklyn
the Getessed
Mongaup
Ballivan County
Josiah Stearns
Marietta West Stearns
Sparrowback
New York City
John McCullon
Meeting note with unclear details at Chumoue
An unclear OCR snippet mentions a meeting at Chumouest with an unclear time and date. It references May 24 and a presumed event with political or organizational context, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent participants or location specifics.
Court Martial Resumes Proceedings At Governors Island
The general court martial at Governors Island, led by Major General Bell, continues with Private John T. Kelley on trial for shooting John Deering of Cahiroon Sullivan County. Privates Feehan and Divine of Company K face trial as well, with Lieut. Alexander Granatta representing the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Eastern
Governors Ieland
Seventy-first New York Regiment of Infantry
John T. Kelley
John Deering
Cahiroon
Sullivan County
Asleen
Feehan
Divine
Xr Nary
Alexander Granattu
Port Jervis Tax Roll Contested in Special Term Hearing
Justice William Platt holds a special term in Goshen as the State Tas Commissioners challenge Port Jervis city assessor in a move to seat aside the city tax roll under Tax Law Section 374-4. Port Jervis officials defend the roll while witnesses including Harry Denton testify to property values and assessment rates amid a lengthening proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
William Platt
Tas
Port Jervis
State Department
O2lcialk
Anserous
Harry B. Denton
Denton
Port Jervis Ferry
Conoa
State Board of Tax Cotumissioners
Agai
Wiliam P. Platt
Sneel
Harry B. Demton
Bort Jervis
Thomas Merritt
Siatety
Jacob Kadel
Colonel Bradley May Speak at a Goshen Demonstration
George F Gregg announces tentative plans for the Everett memorial monument dedication in Goshen on Memorial Day at 11. Colonel Thomas W. Bradley is invited as principal speaker though health may prevent his attendance. Village officials, school children, Fife and Drum Corps, and Home Defense Corps will participate in the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Goshen
Thomas WW. Bradley
Walden
Everett Memorial Monument
George F. Gregg
Eforta
Ured Jey
George F Gregg
Everett Memorial
Wee
Hey
Haines
Arthur Decker
Joseph Merritt
J. Everett
Spe
Thomas W. Bradley
Den
Prest
Goshen Fife
Home Defense Corps
Bond Auction Brings $150000 Orange County Bonds Sold
Goshen May 22 five firms bid for May 24 coupon road bonds worth 150000 dollars. Cran dell Shepperd & Co. New York won at 107.30 with a 2 percent certified check. Bonds dated July 1 1917 bear 4.5 percent interest, principal due at ten per year starting 1927. Total Orange County bonded debt under two percent of assessed valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Thomas B. Gibson
Crandell Shepperd & Co
Broad Street
New York City
H. A. Kahler & Co
Broadway
Harrie Forbes & Co
Wiliam Street
George B. Gibbons & Co
Orange County
Ste
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Oli
Daniel F. Harrigan
Conm
Midy Bor
Une
Harrigan
Mary Stinnard
Hamilton Avenue
Paterson
Misa Ida Stinnard
Ely
Stele Hospital
C. Hopt
Kecosha
Arrivng
Gd. D. Theleon
Watkins Avenue
Eric Johnnson
Tattor
Henry Street
A. J. Boroque
Knapp Avenue
Crecker
Serventy-first Infantry
Crocker
New York Regiment
George W. Beskes
Carol
Albany
Oneonta
Cooperstown
Selwin M. Gibbs
Edward Reed
Sprague Avenue
H. B. Lord
Passelec
Cannonaville
Delaware County
Robert Colville
Grant Street
Colville
Carrie Taylor
Helen Tuthill Denny
J. F. Tut Rail
Port Washington High School
Joseph A. Hurley
Erie
Transportation Department
General Electric Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Stacy Claffey
James Claffey
Pront Street
Port Jervis Union
Richard Bull
Newburgh
William H. Lunney
Campbell Mall
Bart Bull
Stony Ford
Charles W. Bull
F. Delano Hitch
Baimrilis
Mies Laura Delano
Frederic Delano
Howes
National Guard
Smith—Leckey
Linden Place
Grace Bylecopel Church
Mer. F. S
Smithers, Jr
Atennego Stevens Smith
Altoona
Ineephine Beatrice Lackey
Jamon J. Lackey
Lake Ateneg Tee
Mise
Bretine Lackey
James J. Lackey
Altcems
Colgate
Finas
Colgete
University
Bern
Williama
Ellenville
B. K. Smith
Harriman
Monticello
Phillipaport
Carrie E. Murray
Linden Block
Olleville
Philip Murray
North Silent
Hallarde Cemetery
Charles H. Reynolds
North Street
Susan M. Carter
Sean M. Carter
Charlies J. Carter
C. W. Fredericks
Fergular Avenue
Thin City
Montgomery
Mra
Wiliam C. Leuneberry
Chartier Carter
Midd.town
A. X. Waring
Cartin Carter
Clavilie
Mra. Fredericks
Thix
Citr
Ainier
Eliaaber Heppenstadt
Federic
DEVEE
Fignt U.boats
Gughieime Maromi
Wire Star
Membrra
Hallan Admiralty
Chumoue
Fletcher
Westinghouse
Gummer
J. Erskine Ward
Crawford
State Commissioner of Excise
Ward
Excise Department
Justice of the Peace
Charles C. Chappell
John Mann, Jr
Frank Mann
Milford Kerr
Robert Bruce
Frank Nash
Smemife
Dowell
Reuxizk Thompson
Walter C. Anthony
Plaintff
Columbus Trust Company
Ial
Tlymes
Knights
St John’s Council
K. of C
Fonhen
Mary
Dbrok Tobe
Genna
White Mountains
RED Cross
Geen
Corean Troms
Misa Tone Freininger
Misa Etta Culiver
Barc
Corps of Nurses of
The
France
Gothen
Iniam Patrick Martin
Gieddem
Mar
Wood
Edward
Wanakon
Guy
Froshen
Chan
Gonden High School
Scott's Pharmacy
Reon
Justice Platt
Mary J. P. Walton
Mary Jane Pash Walton
England
Mary Faab
Slate Hil Cemetery
Go Aben
Wilkes A. Handerson
Charles Fitzpatrick
Coday
Charles J. Cadon
Dr. J. Deurr
Fred Keann
Wallace P. Kane
F. Kernan
W. Minn
Henry W. Reade
Charles Smyer
Wilkin Sons
Marion Forest
Mary Ward
Baltimore—Hatcher
Goxhen
Anna Louies Hatcher
James Willian
Trailimore
SU James Place
Gohen
William C Brown
Matlbin Taylor
Wiliam Ho Barris
Carmelia R. Crown
Chas C. Chappell
Kate McCord
Frank Operman
Clark
van Gelder Festivening
Reuben
Src
Yinkvter
Walton
Geehen
Mary Watton
Hema
Charlie T A Plen
State HI
Donovan
Richard Baltainkle
Orange County Board of Supervisors
Geanen
Villase
J. H. Balk
Ditisten
Gormen
Joseph Fh
Amd Jota Berxeace
Dubois Osterhoud
Burnside
Kerhonasob
Osterhoud
Rochester
John Ovterhaudt
W. D. VenVibet & Son
Ab Ellenrilia
Kerhoukaon
Gabon
Goshen Inn
Qublic
Carles Huersiel
Huerster
City Lusch Club
Deimonians
Gosnea
May
Atae
Brownleizy Path
Gatmien
Sullivan
Owen
Thiasilage
Farriage
Caoee
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