18 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1899
Page
1
A fragment shows McMonagle & Rogers selling Nature's Asthma Remedy and a separate note about a Liberty event with large crowds at a clambake. The piece mixes drug advertisements with a chaotic report on railroad passenger numbers, hotel crowds, and hunting season updates, all from a single newspaper page segment.
State Hospital notes report staff leave on five weeks vacation with Kred Dutcher visiting Connecticut, and Charles Norris and Bob Malone leaving for two weeks. Updates cover work on large wile, carpenters Jordington and Stevenson, crops including 40 acre sen dou and 10,000 sara of ereer corn, 51,000 more ears planned, and Dr Lalote’s potato yield from one acre. Veterans reunion at Columbia Park features Norris and Malone. St C Woodman returns from western trip. Nurtia Constable acts as carrier for Tock Sau. Hinyele party departures and May Cutillae hosting young ladies. Theo Barbas notes 430 bushels of Early Thoroughbred and Early Michigan potatoes.
Charles Martin of Norwich died by his own act after encouragement from Jong Ninend causing him to commit self harm by shouting final words in the lead. He was twenty-eight, a son of Cycus By Martin, president of the Chenango County National Bank of Norwich, and formerly editor of the Newburgh Journal. Exchange of Pulpits Rev Dr Charles Beattie to exchange pulpits Sunday with Rev J W Tones of the Borcow Presbyterian Church Fire Ave remarking Beattie is widely known and will be gladly heard by his many friends in the vicinity.
A state surveyor notes the old Newburgh and Cochecton turnpike between Newburgh and Montgon as the worst road in the state and road work is ordered. Town officials notify patrolmen to begin improvements. funds will be used to repair deteriorating routes. A Montiooty fair raised over 1100 dollars to help pay temple debt. a Liberty craftsman was seriously injured. British Keeper Biineh was attacked during a prison escape attempt. brewery plans in Orange County proceed with a 1000 barrel capacity for beer.
A number of wall-eyed pike are said to have beer taken from Morhagen Lake recently with ordinary worms.
Fragments describe a chaotic street confrontation with mentions of New York Sewirk Paterson Carbondale and Haeterd amid scattered names and unclear events. The garbled text hints at injuries and sudden danger while listing several individuals and places without coherent sequence.
Fragmented report notes rail workers and porters at Bed Tuik hospital involved in a wreck near a city area. The piece also references a washed out criminal case, medical concerns, and an ad like plug for a laxative product from California.
A man asked for food at 9 Beyea on Hoon ton avenue Thursday evening and abused residents when refused. Officer Roth, in plain clothes, intervened as the suspect struggled but was arrested and jailed. Beyea appeared in court to press davant against Charles Corbett, linking the incident to hard cider intoxication. The recorder lectured the defendant and ordered ninety days at Breakstone jail.
Obituary notices report the death of Marshall A L Walthall in Salt Lake City following a brief illness. He was the husband of Adeline Li Quick and a former longtime employee at the Miret National Bank. The piece also notes the death of Mrs. Sarah Terwilliger of Highland and provides details on survivors including children and relatives, with funeral arrangements and attendances at Port Jervis races. The obits reflect local families, church membership, and regional connections in New York and nearby towns.
The Common Council scheduled a Saturday night meeting to decide on participation in the Bloomingburgh coaching parade following an invitation received, with actions expected Tuesday.
Fragmentary notice describes a Mary Powell excursion on a Wednesday with lines mentioning Traut Jevves Middletown Wickham avenue and Main street with times around 7 02 a m A special trolley car departs Gaslen at 6 40 and connects with a train at Main street, a returning car will meet the excursion train at Main to convey Gusben tes home.
At Port Vervia on Thursday, about 2,500 spectators attended the second day of Orange County Circuit races. Key trotting events included 2:24 class, 2:20 class, and 2:29 class heats. Firewood (Kline) led early then Nellie Gay (Murphy) swept to victory in three straight heats. Nimrod (Maxfield) won the 2:20 trot after bursts of speed, beating Meadow Well (Vorvill) and Sacha (Martin). Times for heats ranged around 2:21 to 2:45, with Times-Herald and Sir Bevin (Maddelaton) contending in multiple heats. Darkness halted further races.
A frightened horse driven by Alex Crawford near Pine Bank at Cottage street crossing shattered gates and drove a wagon onto the track. The wagon overturned, Crawford and J M Brown were thrown from the vehicle, Brown receiving injuries to the hands, as the horse continued along the line toward Draper brook trestle before stopping at North street.
Orange County fair officials revised the racing program to six events and redivided a 1200 dollar premium. Classes include B35, trot and pace divisions, with events spread over September 16 and 14. Entries are obtainable from the secretary and superintendent.
Arrangements with local theatre authorities to run a theatre car for Gosden patrons. The car departs Gosden for the Casino at Te45, passes King acreet without stops, returns after performance, stopping only at Franklin Square, then back to Gosden in about thirty minutes. Brook C Hook named as Guppy representative of the Casino.
Tomorrow afternoon a golf tournament draws attention at the Orange County Golf Club as several players prepare to compete. Tee time is 2 o clock and the greens are in good condition for the event with Mrs Winner and Miss Hucou presiding at the tea and tournament in the club house.
A man named Cloret was arrested in Newburgh after confessing to a claim that he attacked Maitre Labori. Police doubt the confession, considering the suspect may be a lunatic or drunk seeking notoriety amid other movements by the prisoner in Newburgh and nearby states. Freight collision near Matteawan injures none seriously. engineers and firemen escaped. Sharrock yacht meets Shamrock navigation trial. record voyage cites distance and time. An explosion at Lakes Wales fogs eighteen dead. automotive trip marks first appearance on city streets as Wilkes-Barre residents tour Milford and return via Port Jervis. Vehicle is a 1500 pound Winton motor carriage.
A parsonage in Destruce was struck by lightning while unoccupied, damaging the structure to about 500 dollars. Brickwork, roof rafters, and chimney uprights were splintered and paper torn. Separate item notes a boy injuring his knee with a knife, plus fairground ground levelling for a baseball diamond and a sale of admission tickets.
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