Deming Appointed General Agent for Village News Delivery
Mr A B Deming Newsdealer Bookseller 4c named general agent for the Mippietown Evexixe Paes in Middletown In charge of village delivery and collections every two weeks Current scene of MiippiE TOWN EVENING Paces sold at Deming Morgan Sloat Watt's Bookstore for four cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Deming
Newsdealer
Middletown
Miippietown
Deming’s
Morgan & Sloat’s
Watt's
Cincinnati Republicans Call for Orange County Convention
Orange County Republicans invite members to Middletown at the Taylor House on April 18 at 2 pm to select delegates for the national convention in Cincinnati. The call cites Liberal Republican principles, civil service reform, and parity, listing local party figures and signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
New York
Missouri
Philadelphia
Middletown
Taylor House
Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Movement and Republican split fears
Editors condemn a Cincinnati convention plan by Republicans of Port Jervis Middletown and Warwick. They deny leaving the party or aiding a Democrat and urge support for Philadelphia discussions to repair policy while opposing outside nominating efforts. They note concerns over administration mistakes and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Middletown
Warwick
Cincinnati
Republican Party
Tri-States Union
Philadelphia
Grant
Widening of James Street Prompted by Resident Letter
A resident urges Village Trustees to proceed with James Street widening now citing crowded conditions and impact on taxation and property use. He asks how soon erections might be disrupted and argues health, comfort, and business require immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borrors Press
James Street
Midland Railwreck After Bridge Breaks and Axle Failure
A Midland Railroad locomotive derailed near Pompton when an axle broke, injuring engineer Wyckham. A Thursday contract with Watson Manufacturing Co funds replacement of the Saddle River bridge and two others with iron structures similar to Erie Railway. Temporary repairs will brace the damaged line with heavy timber supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Manufacturing Company
Saddle River
Erie Railway
Midland Railroad
Pompton
Wyckham
Presbytery Meeting at Goshen Church Opens Session
The Presbytery of Madson meets at the Goshen Presbyterian Church next Monday with Rev De Seward of Middletown preaching the opening sermon in the evening. The session will last two or three days, members totaling forty six ministers in forty three churches. The N S ME Conference met Wednesday morning at the Eighteenth street Methodist Church under Bishop Ames with a large attendance. Daniel Drew offered to fund a seminary near Drew Theological Seminary for the coming autumn. Rev Mr Gunning will present the seventh sermon in a young people series at First Baptist Church tomorrow evening on Glimpses of the better land.
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Madson
Presbyterian Church
Goshen
de. Seward
Middletown
Methodist
Eighteenth Street
Bishop Ames
Daniel Drew
Drew Theological Seminary
Gunning
First Baptist Church
Market Savings Bank Secures Conkling Arrest in Forgery Case
Market Savings Bank secured temporary extradition papers and had Henry R. Conkling arrested in Montres on a third degree forgery charge. Canadian lawyers defend the late Secretary as the indictment of drone faces treaty-exception issues. No lawful means to compel Conkling to return to New York. unlikely he will surrender voluntarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Savings Bank
Montres
Henry R. Conkling
Canada
Drone
Conkling
New York
Clergy Members Named to General Conference Seat
A dispatch from Rev J G Oakley reports Hon W J Groo of Middletown and J B Comeil of New York City were chosen by the New York Conference lay delegates to the General Conference of the Methodist Church. The Governor with Senate consent appointed W Gootenough of Sparrowbush as Notary Public for Orange County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Oakley
W. J. Groo
Middletown
J. B. Comeil
New York City
N. Y
M. E. Chaureh
Senate
W. Gootenough
Sparrowbush
Orange County
Miner killed by falling bucket at Franklin shaft
On Thursday night around nine Anthony Grady a miner for the Boston Franklinite Company was killed by a bucket falling from the shaft striking him on the head The chain is believed to have broken He was at the bottom of the mine filling a bucket Grady twenty five years old and a widower
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Franklin
Anthony Grady
Boston Franklinite Company
Grady
Our Boys periodical advertisement notice
An 19th century style promotional snippet describes Our Boys monthly periodical for American youths. It notes 16 pages per issue, 48 columns, and a price of 50 cents per year. Readers are invited to send a stamp to Our Boys Chicago Illinois to obtain a specimen number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Boys
American Boy's Own Journal
Chicago
Wesley Grove Camp Meeting Opens August 14 at Neeleytown
The Wesley Grove camp meeting at Neeleytown starts Wednesday August 14 and runs ten days. Most tents owned by the Association are already engaged for the August gathering. Tent applications may be made to John L. Sloat Dan T. Weed or J. H. Phillips of Newburgh.
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Wesley Grove
Neeleytown
John L. Sloat
Dan. T. Weed
J. H. Phillips
Newburgh
Church Festival Aids Pastor With Net Proceeds
The A. M. D. Zion Church festival hosted by the ladies of the congregation last evening raised 61.25 in total, with over 50 dollars net proceeds from the evening’s entertainment for the benefit of Rev L. B. Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Henry
Temperature report and times from Mc Monagle & Rogers
Evening Press lists temperatures from Standard Thermometer North Street Drug Store at 6 AM 9 AM 12 M 8 PM 6 PM 9 PM with varying readings. Data shows evening variation and times across the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMonagle & Rogers
North-st
Evening Press
Railroad News Notes From Fair Oaks and Monticello Road
The Fair Oaks cut opens briefly then closes again. The Liberty Falls train not yet on regular schedule. Travel on the Monticello road remains suspended due to slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Oaks
Liberty Falls
Monticello Road
An Old Subscriber Sends Renewal From Buffalo
Our former townsman Mr. Lewis Vail now lives in Buffalo New York and sends his 2lsat annual subscription to the Press. He was among the original subscribers and has consistently paid for the paper since it began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Vail
Buffalo, N. Y
Vail
Kitty
Mr Day
Papa
Gilbert
Dorothy
Tugboat Davenport Explodes on North River Sinking Six
The Davenport boiler exploded at 5 pm Thursday while towing empty coal barges past Canard Dock Jersey City. Six men died instantly, one seriously injured, and nearly 400000 in property destroyed. Investigators suspect engineer and fireman negligence due to a dog fight aboard a barge.
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Davenport
Canard Dock
Jersey City
Obituary: John St. John Dies in Mamakating at Age SS
John St. John died at his residence in Mamakating on April 6 after a long life of old age. He came to Sullivan County from Westchester about 75 years ago and lived in Mamakating the last 62 years. A devoted Methodist, he was active in the church for more than six decades and regarded as a kind, sober, honest and industrious neighbor.
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John St. John
Mamakating
Newark
Milo Water Power
David Corwin
Middletown
Muai
Zabriski Goethes
Saddle River Bridge
Fire Department of
Newburgh
Chauncey M. Leonard
Archibald Hays
John Fitchey
Stephen McConnell
Nathaniel W. Bailey
Denton and
Ridgebury
Goshen
Independent
Katy
Kitty
Two Meetings Back Grant Move to Seek Nomination
A crowded Brooklyn Academy of Music meeting endorsed Grant and urged his renomination with speakers Henry Ward Beecher and Col. Tenny. A Friday Cooper Institute gathering in New York supported the Cincinnati movement with Senators Trambal and Schurz and Horace Greeley addressing the crowd.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
Grant
Henry Ward Beecher
Col. Tenny
Cooper Institute
New York
Cincinnati
Trambal and Schurz
Horace Greeley
Wonderful Rifle Shot Demonstrated At Orange County Yard
A New York inventor, L. A. Merriam, showcased a rifle firing through forty two inches of pine and eight inches of hemlock in a village yard. Witnessed by E. P. Wheeler and others, the device features a larger powder chamber, a three eighths inch bore, and a light twenty five inch barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
E. P. Wheeler
Joshua Draper
Geo. J. King
T. J. Mackey
L. A. Merriam
New York
Merriam
Clark reopens creamery and bids fairer season ahead
In Greenville Mr. B F Clark has reopened his creamery and reports a stronger prospect this year. He milks about two hundred cows yielding thirteen quarts per pound of butter, and touts superior ice. Customers send well wishes noting his fair dealing. Miss Sarah Farrend will lead Clark's schoolhouse, and Miss Elmeda Green begins Greenville public school duties on the 15th. Mr Jas Hazen trades farms with Ira Mullock and plans a Port Jervis move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
B. F. Clark
Jas. Hazen
Port Jervis
Ira Mullock
Hazen
Goshen News Briefs
A citizen offers to donate an acre of land and $1,000 to any manufacturing establishment locating in Goshen employing fifty men. The Presbyterian Church will be lit with gas. Goshen water works reservoir is reported full to overflowing. Streets have been surveyed for locating water mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Presbyterian Church
Board of Trustees Reconsiders Water Rights at Crossing
The board met Thursday night to review proposed appropriations estimates to be submitted to the public. The prior privilege allowing Midland R R Co to take water at the Main street crossing was rescinded. Adjournment set for Monday evening the 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland R. R. Co
Republican State Convention Del egates Named for Philadelphia
The Republican Convention to elect delegates to the Philadelphia Convention is called to be held at Elmira on May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Elmira
Difference in Middletown Mercury Editor Sparks Rhetorical Shift
A Middletown Mercury editor denounces his former Republican allies after switching to the Democratic side. Republicans in town call for a county convention to send representatives to Cincinnati, denouncing the editor and defending party principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Mercury
Ilia
Cincinnati
Republican Party
Mercury
Kitty Day and the Engagement Plot in Montgomery
A serialized tale recounts Kitty Day scheming to dodge an engagement to Gilbert. Her schemes involve Cousin Joe, deceitful misdirections, and a staged scene exposing her temper. The plot backfires as Gilbert witnesses domestic conflict, prompting his decision against marriage.
Elbow Room Poem Urges Compassion Over Crowding
A short verse pleads for space and humanity, urging the strong to lift the weak. It contrasts harsh self interest with Christian charity and calls for giving others elbow room as they strive and recover from life’s knocks.
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Stivers & Kessinger, Mrippierows
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W. B. Bradner
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C. M. Lawrence
Sol van Etten
St. So Je
W. M. Vai Gee
L. Seeten
Ed. van Etten
Nga
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H. K. Stewart
McDougal
F. N. Friend
A. Hi. Russell
N. B. Mondon
E. G. Fowler
Giee
Schoonover
Ht. Crawford
Conatia
VD. Sling
W. L. Ogden
Kt. Bradner
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