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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1871
Page
1
The July monthly statement reports the public debt reduced by 8,701,976 dollars. It contrasts Democratic and Republican financiering noting New York City debt figures and the United States debt movement from 1869 to 1871, highlighting decreases and increases over 28 to 29 months.
A session in Syracuse adopted resolutions to reimburse counties in full for paupers sent to insane hospitals and pauper institutions, increase weekly allowances, and seek legislative redress if needed. Supervisors urged greater caution in relocating paupers to other counties. next convention set for Goshen Court House on the first Tuesday in June.
The Middletown Mercury denounces Governor Stoffman for summer in Newport amid riot threats and accuses Mayor Hall era corruption. It blasts public servants for neglect and demoralization, alleging fraud could be checked if supervisors kept constant oversight.
The Erie Railway express brought a large list of trotting horses to Buffalo for the August 8 meeting. Goldsmith Maid Lucy Hotspur Western Girl Roslyn Tammany Elmo Blonde Medoc Greenwich Maid Fannie Lee Thomas Jefferson Locust Susie Purity Judge Fullerton George Palmer Lady Fish arrive with over a hundred top trotters.
Mr Trimble of Newburgh trained Mountain Boy and plans another fast effort. He had already shown 2,27 with his latest entrant.
Robert Cairns husband and boarding house keeper on East Avenue faced domestic strife with his wife Mrs C. after six years of marriage and step children. After heavy drinking he threatened to punish one of the step-sons forcing a getaway to Mechanictown. Cairns resisted arrest, was jailed overnight and fined a thousand dollar peace bond by Justice Powell.
The Evening Gazette reports the first Monticello Branch fatality since trains began in January. Brakeman H Bailey, about 25, riding atop a passenger car, died after his head struck a bridge timber near Huguenot as No 2 approached. Coroner's inquest returned a verdict of death from injuries sustained in an unsafe place. He left a wife and two children in Deckertown New Jersey.
The fourth annual Hoffman Lodge picnic at Masonic Grove drew a large crowd on a Wednesday. Past Master Wilson received praise for overseeing the event while Wells and Hallock's band provided music. C J Sloat acted as floor manager ensuring decorum. The piece advocates more outdoor social gatherings for busy workers and families.
Grading work on the Midland in the village has resumed with a significant embankment east of the Main street crossing. Laborers cut through the O. B. Wheeler purchase on the west side of Main street to level the area. It remains unclear whether the depot will be built there or at another site, and residents hope for a satisfactory decision benefiting the community.
A farm house near Otisville was struck by lightning during a Friday shower. The bolt descended the chimney tearing up flooring and scorching Mrs Force from head to foot. A dog on her dress at her feet was killed instantly.
An elegant seven piece silver communion set valued for the First Presbyterian Church of Unionville was spotted in Mr. 8 L Preston's window. The items include a tankard baptismal bowl two goblets and three plates.
The Port Jervis Gazette recounts the horse thief’s flight toward Sullivan County. He was spotted near Fowlerville with a broken wagon, stole a buckboard at Fowlerville, and returned toward Barryville. Villagers spotted his trail near Half-Way Brook and recovered the stolen horse and gear. The thief escaped on a road to a farmhouse and vanished into the woods. The horse was fed and property returned.
The report details thefts on the Erie Railway between Port Jervis and Goumard with beef pork ham and stock stolen. James Conklin Garrett Conklin and Peter Conklin of Shin Hollow were arrested after confessing others convicted. James and Martin Conklin received six months and three months respectively. Amzi Reynolds and Daniel Decker also faced jail time for related acts.
The Monticello Tri Weekly Advertiser announces its No 2 issue from William H. Waller & Co. The note praises the tri weekly format as a compromise between weekly and daily and wishes prosperity. The Liberty Register begins its second volume with a publisher printing its own paper.
A select company gathered at John Valentine Esq. Goshen on Wednesday the 20th to witness the marriage of his daughter Clara to Henry Linsabaugh youngest son of the ex-Sheriff. Rev. Dr. Snodgrass and Rev. O M Johnson performed the ceremony before a large circle of friends. The couple set off for Lake George amid warm wishes for a long, happy life.
Dr Foote directs a large labor force excavating for the Asylum foundation walls. The corner stone will soon be laid with ceremonies and a probable big demonstration.
An advertisement from Carey & Co promotes The Home Shuttle Sewing Machine with claims of efficiency and reliability. The brief notice highlights product availability and brand visibility in the period newspaper context.
Sickness kept speakers away at Deposit New York for the corner stone ceremony only Rev J G Oakley attended and preached then managed finances. Trustees hoped to raise 500 dollars but over 1000 dollars were raised in a very impressive ceremony with Hon White Griswold present.
Personal and business figures from St Lawrence county head to Long Branch for a brief escape. Hon H R Low, Willis Brink, Charles J Boyd, Robert Dolson, and William L Graham join others in leaving town. Rev Theodore A Leggett of Harlem spends a week in Middletown as fashionable resort season begins.
Selah R. Corwin & Co reports the sale of the Rev. Jonathan Crane house and lot to Mrs. Ann McCreddin of New York City for $5,200. The property lies on the east side of Beattie Avenue in Middletown.
Dr J Erskine Mills unveils a monument shaped sign for his drug store in Empire Block. It bears inscriptions and is topped by a large golden mortar and pestle. J B Swarm adds a tall sign atop his crockery and grocery, crowned by a pitcher large enough for Tom Thumb.
Temperature variations recorded by Mc Monagle and Rogers at North Street Drug Store for the evening, with 9 AM and 12 M readings noted. Data appears from a local observatory-style thermometer report.
Narrative recounts a lifelong visit through Dutchess County including memories of the birthplace and old home site a sister in law and brother in law in Verbank a Sons of Temperance meeting and an encounter with the Justice of the Peace's daughter. The author hints at future chapters describing the Justice residence church and Dahliana.
John Slidell dies in London linking to Confederate past. Riots break out in Goldsboro NC as Republican meeting attendance leads to police clash and one rioter and a police officer killed. Grand Union Hotel in Saratoga features a skilled hat and cane manager. Also reported: Dollinger elected rector of Munich University. Trafalgar Square mass meeting protests royal annuity proposal. various local crime, accidents, and social updates across cities.
In a humorous personal reminiscence the writer shares near misidentifications and droll encounters while traveling east. He recounts being saluted as Mr Thompson, mistaken as Sam Wickham, and the running theme that fellow looks alike can lead to amusing errors. The piece ends noting how mistakes will happen among families.
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