Absent a standing professional Army in 1775, America’s first battles during its War for Independence, at Lexington and Concord, were fought almost entirely by members of the militia. At the …
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John Conway
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11/10/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
DeWitt Knapp, proprietor of the Cochecton House at Cochecton, advertised boarding by the day or week. Conveyances furnished.
August Grouten was proprietor of the …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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11/7/23
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He was born in 1891 in Hurd Settlement in the town of Bethel, and graduated from Monticello High School, New York University, and Bellevue Hospital. He began practicing medicine in 1917, and was …
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John Conway
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11/3/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
The Hancock Cornet Band will give a grand vocal and orchestral entertainment at Harmonie Hall, Callicoon Depot, next Friday evening.
Mrs. Peter Wagner of …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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10/31/23
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In October of 1899, Stephen Crane’s short novel, “Active Service” was published to mixed reviews. The book’s tepid reception by both critics and the public was a major …
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John Conway
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10/27/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
A man may as well expect to grow stronger by always eating, as wiser by always reading.
The United States steamer Juanita has arrived at St. John, Newfoundland …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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10/24/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
Hunters’ hounds are receiving a thorough training preparatory of next winter’s hunt. This season will prove to be an unbearable one for some bears.
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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10/17/23
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The long defunct Flagler Hotel in Fallsburg had a rich tradition as one of Sullivan County’s premier resorts, and for decades was a trendsetter in the industry.
After operating for decades …
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John Conway
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10/13/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
Mr. Henry Rose informs us that the bridge which is situated near his residence is in sad need of repair.
P. Jacobs of Youngsville has assumed the directorship of …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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10/10/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
Mr. A.P. Childs, formerly of the Record, has charge of the Youngsville District School. This seminary is classed among the best around here and the District is to be …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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10/3/23
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The heavy late September rains that are still falling as this column is being written are a stark reminder of the destruction floods have caused along the Delaware River over the years.
For …
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John Conway
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9/29/23
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150 Years Ago - 1873
Mr. Wales of Pike Pond, County Republican Chairman, attended a convention in Saratoga where he met an old associate, George William Curtis, chairman of the …
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Compiled by Lee Hermann, Muse, & Ruth Huggler
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9/26/23
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