Middletown Press Subscription Rates and Delivery
The Middletown Evening Press will be delivered by carriers to village subscribers at ten cents a week four cents for single copies. Mail rates are 400 a year 200 for six months and 100 for three months. Postage on mail subscriptions fifteen cents per quarter payable at the office. The Orange County Press weekly issued every Friday morning. Terms 200 a year. Address subscriptions and advertising to Stivers and Kessinger Middletown N Y.
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Middletown
Orange County Press
Middletown Evening Press Agent Appointed for Village
Mr A B Deming of Middletown is named general agent for the Middletown Evening Press village delivery and collections every two weeks. Single copies may be bought at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore for four cents.
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A. B. Deming
Middletown
Mippletown
Disappointed Hopes for Middletown Mercury Conductors
The Middletown Mercury conductors once rabid Republicans and Loyal Leaguers shifted to the Democratic camp seeking offices. Their efforts failed as allies distrusted them and they received no coveted positions while a longtime Republican conductor gained trust and responsibility. The piece laments their forlorn situation.
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Middletown Mercury
Benedict Arnold
Republican Gains Shrink Democratic Majority in Kentucky
Dispatches report large Republican gains in Kentucky's Monday election. In 1868 Governor Stevenson led with 88,678 and President Seymour had a 76,313 majority. this cycle the Democratic majority is reduced to about 20,000.
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Kentucky
Stevenson
Seymour
Republican Victory in Congress Delegation Change
Claggett, Republican, elected Delegate to Congress with a 1,000 vote majority, flipping a long Democrat-held seat. The last election saw Democrat Kavanaugh win by 1,860, but this year the Republicans gained over 2,500 overall and captured the district.
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Claggett
Congress
Kavanaugh
Republican Victory Signals Broad National Momentum
The Republican majority in North Carolina is estimated at 10 000 to 12 000. Republicans claim gains by defeating Democratic aims in North Carolina and reducing Kentucky's Democratic lead to a small figure while prompting a political shift in Montana.
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North Carolina
Kentucky
Montana
Suspension of Gen Pleasanton in Revenue Bureau
The President suspended Gen Pleasanton under the Tenure of Office Act after findings of improper conduct in office. Douglass appointed to replace him. administration officials praise the move and call the new appointee capable and honest. The action aims to improve efficiency and harmony in the Treasury and Internal Revenue Department.
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Gen. Pleasanton
Boutwell-Pleasanton
Washington
Douglass
Long Branch
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
Administration
Boutwell
Gen. Pleasonto
Tnd Nok
Colin
Cupeetama
Orange County Teachers Institute Opens in Newburgh
Special correspondent reports the Orange County Teachers Institute session began in Newburgh on August 7 1871. Professors Johonnot and Fredenburgh lead the program with mental philosophy and phonics teaching. Commissioners Slauson and Smith guide the institute with strong backing. The setting at the Academy offers ample facilities and scenic Hudson views as attendees enjoy comfortable lodging and access by railroad.
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Messrs
Johonnot
Fredenburgh
New England
Fredonia
N. Y
Institute
Oil car burns near New Hampton causing two hour delay
An eastbound freight partly loaded with oil barrels was burned when live coal from a westbound train ignited a barrel top near New Hampton. The fire enveloped the car but was controlled after detaching the burning car. About fifty barrels were on board and trains were detained for around two hours.
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Andrew Newkirk
New Hampton
Spend Your Money at Home When Possible
A local notice urges residents to print locally rather than using a New York printer canvassing for envelopes. It mocks overhyped deals from unreliable sellers and warns that cheaper options may turn out to be low quality or a "hot brick."
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New York
Fire on Western Avenue Destroys Multiple Businesses in Newburgh
A Wednesday morning blaze on Western avenue Newburgh destroyed Geo Green's large building occupied by Lendrum Elgie tanners and curriers G P Dolson broom maker Doxy Bros sash and blind makers and G A Crissey cement manufacturer. Loss about $10000. Four firemen injured by a falling wall. Three families rendered homeless. Cause unknown.
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Leoss
Western Avenue
Newburgh
Geo Green
Lendrum & Elgie
Tanners and Curriers
G. P
Biggest Month in Middletown Savings Bank July Deposits
The Middletown Savings Bank reports July deposits of 40,863.84, the largest single month since opening. In twenty two months the total deposits reach about 440,093.69, straining the secretary and assistant with heavy work alongside frequent inquiries from customers.
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Middletown Savings Bank
Churches rise in village with new works and soon full ready
Frescoes completed for the M E Church walls while windows and seating near completion. Pulpit doors and upholsteries to be finished in a week ahead of a planned September dedication. Other churches, including Primitive Baptist and A M E Zion buildings, advance plastering and demolition of the old Congregational meeting house.
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M. E
Primitive Baptist Meeting House
Roberts and
Cottage Streets
A. M. E. Zion Society
East Avenue
Congregational Meeting
Camp Meetings This Month Across Districts
Camp meetings planned in Newburgh Neeleytown Wesley Grove starting Wednesday. Excursion tickets priced from Erie Railway points. New York District gathering at Sing Sing begins August 15 for ten days with many divines expected. Ellenville District camp at Shandaken runs August 21 to 28 with full preparations for comfort and privacy.
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Newburgh
Wesley Grove
Neeleytown
Association
Messrs
O. B. Welling
J. L. Sloat
J. H. Phillips
Erie
Turners
Greycourt
Middletown
Port Jervis
Warwick
Washingtonville
Salisbury
New York
Sing Sing
Brown
Ellenville
Shandaken
Notable Visitors Pass Through Middletown During Tours
Mr. Water Commissioner J L Bonnell and wife left for Babylon and other destinations. Gen Collins, a one legged veteran and editor of The Grand Army Journal, spent last night among old army comrades. T N Little Esq Mrs Little and Miss Nettie Shaw take a pleasure tour to the Catskills staying at the Overlook for several days. Rev F McCarthy of Chicago former pastor of First Baptist arrived Tuesday evening and departed Wednesday. He enjoyed Long Branch visits and praises Middletown air and climate. H M McQuaid and other Orange County horse connoisseurs went to Buffalo Park Association, opening Monday and running through the week.
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J. L. Bonnell
Babylon
Gen. Collins
The
Grand Army Journal
Washington, D. C
T. N. Little
F. McCarthy
Chicago
First Baptist Church
McC
Long Branch
Middletown
We Have Observed and Renegade Republican Afraid to Hear
We have observed vain men who pride themselves on looks dislike being spoken of as handsome. Loose moral characters dislike praise of exemplary habits. Bad private character makes people fear newspapers touching on matters. Loyal League Republicans who quit for office fear the label renegade Republican. More peculiar observations follow.
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League Republicans
Trotting News and Sales From Buffalo Park Meetings
James J. Mills sold his sorrel Nankeen to Under Sheriff Hoyt for about 1000. Dexter now drives without traces or breeching for Bonner. Nearly thirty colts in training at Carl Burr’s on Long Island. Charles Bachman trains a three year old by Edward Everett’s sire that can beat 2:40. George Remer’s colt by Edward Everett is close to 2. George Alley bought Dexter from Hawkins for 400. Goldsmith Maid ran 2:11 at Buffalo Driving Park. Purity collapsed and died at Buffalo. The Buffalo Trotting Park opened with over 8000 spectators. Opening race: Clara G. 2:30 2:26 2:20. Second race: Judge Fullerton. 2:27 2:29 2:26 2:29 2:31. Judge Fullerton known as Bull Colt to Newburgh buyers.
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James J. Mills
Nankeen
Hoyt
Dexter
Bonner
Carl Burr’s
Long Island
Chas. Bachman
Stony Ford
Edward Everett
George Remer
Orange County
Lagrange
Goshen
George Alley
New York City
Mr. Hawkins
Hamptonburgh
Goldsmith Maid
Buffalo
Buffalo Trotting Park
Clara G
Judge Fullerton
Bull
Newburgh
Montgomery
Handsome town signs by Col McConnal in Middletown
A town striving for beauty boasts home artist Col McConnal painting the largest and most ornate sign ever seen over a Middletown door. The display, admired yet modest, will be installed tomorrow for H Relyea sewing machines dealer.
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Col. McConnal
Choir Meeting At Local Churches For Practice
A village choir meeting was held at the Methodist Church for instruction. The next session will be at the First Presbyterian Lecture Room on Tuesday evening August 15 at 8 o clock. All are welcome to attend with the hymn Hallelujah.
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Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Lost lap robe sought by hunters near toll-gate
Hunters who found a lap robe on Tuesday just past the toll-gate will receive a reward by leaving it at the Press office. Returning the robe would greatly aid a friend.
Ellenville Streets Wear Iron Pipe for Water Works
Ellenville streets are strewn with iron pipes for the new water works. Ellenville sidewalks are in better condition than Middletown walks, being mostly flagged.
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Ellenville
Middletown
Narrow Escape of Three Boys on the Monticello KR R
Three Port Jervis boys crossing the M and P J Road near Huguenot were struck by a locomotive as they pulled a horse off the track. The carriage was smashed to pieces, leaving only one wheel intact, yet all three boys escaped unharmed. The horse and wagon belonged to Erastus Slauson of Port Jervis.
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the Gazette
P. J
Huguenot
Vance’s
Port Jervis
Erastus Slauson
Abettors urged to avoid strangers offering goods
A warning note advises against buying articles from strangers who have only one item for sale and warn that such purchases may encourage petty theft. Shop in stores to stay safe and deter theft by known parties.
Festival at St Pauls Church Entertainment Tonight
The St Pauls church on South 8 invites everyone to an evening festival in the church lecture room. A large crowd is expected and the event promises lively fun as servers race to serve cream.
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St. Paul’s Church
S. 8
St. Paul's Church
The Mercury Man’s Experience About Drunken Habits
The Mercury editor describes knowing men in town who drink when free liquor is provided and recounts cases of intoxication including one man who became drunk and vomited in another man’s bosom, plus others who buy their own liquor.
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Mercury
The
Monticello Fire Grips Town With One Hotel Left Standing
Reports detail the Monticello blaze causing six hogs to burn, ice in Royce & Son’s ice-house surviving, and the Morris hotel crowded beyond capacity. Injuries include Mahlon Decker with a fractured thigh, plus several minor harms. Losses list many insured and uninsured properties, with specific sums and carriers.
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Monticello
Advertiser
Royce & Son
Morris
Beebe
Middletown
Mahlon Decker
Charles Newkirk
Frank Gerrachty
S. B. Allyn
McCabe & Quinlan
Dr. Quinlan
Monticello Prize Fight and Fire Investigation Update
In Monticello last Saturday a prize fight drew local attention as plans emerge to form a stock company and build a large brick hotel on the Mansion House site with Mr Royce likely to be installed as manager. An inquiry into the late fire at the Mansion House barn began, with witnesses including Royce, Reynolds, Mapledoram, Allyn, Bostwick, Hanlen, and others. The board of village trustees heard testimony but published only part, and the investigation will continue.
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Monticello
Royce
James L. Stewart
U. S. Revenue Assessor
Meads
Starr & Niven
Board of
Village Trustees
Joshua Reynolds
E. ©. Mapledoram
Seth B. Allyn
House
Tri-Weekly
J. D. Bostwick
Owen Hanlen
Mr. Rundle
Mapledoram
J. L. Stewart, Esq
Real Estate Sales In Middletown The Press Advised
S H Wilcox sold his house on Wilcox Avenue through Wells Noyes to N W Vail of Cochecton. Lot 3x240 priced at 6500. James J Mills sold two East Avenue extension lots to F J Murphy, priced at 500 each.
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S H. Wilcox
Wilcox Avenue
Wells & Noyes
N. W. Vail
Cochecton
James J. Mills
East Avenue
F. J. Murphy
Students Selected for Cornell University by Goshen Committee
The Board of Supervisors committee met in Goshen on Monday to choose five Cornell applicants. Three students were selected: Justus Mallen of Minisink, Samuel Lockridge of Newburgh, and W Ferguson of Warwick, with Slauson as School Commissioner among the attendees.
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Cornell University
Board of Supervisors
S. C. van Vliet
Blooming Grove
L. C. Vernol
Newburgh City
N. N. Clark
Greenville
Slauson
Goshen
Justus Mallen
Minisink
Samuel Lockridge
W. Furguson
Warwick
Temperature readings from Me Monagle & Rogers' Thermometer
Reported temperatures at North Street Drug Store for the Evening Press on August 8 show values at 9 AM 12 M 3 PM 6 PM and 9 PM. Readings include 85.3 86.8 83.0 88.2 and other notes for the day.
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Monagle & Rogers
North-st
Evening Press
Children Enjoy Fun at Grace Church Parents Watch Over
Children from Grace Church gather for an afternoon at Masonic Grove to run, jump, swing, and be merry while parents guardians and friends observe with admiring eyes as echo of laughter fills the woods.
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Grace Church
Masonic Grove
The Peddler Boy and a Poet’s Frustrated Muse
A narrator recalls battling a relentless car peddler delivering cheap literature and temptations while composing a poem for a young lady. The vendor circulates popcorn, peanuts, ice cream candy, tobacco, cigars, oranges, toys, and lurid blood-and-thunder books, including The Perjurer's Doom and The Desperado's Revenge, until the speaker abandons verse to eject the peddler.
Letters from the People critique of press conduct
A reader claims the Mercury newspaper uses caustic criticism of private parties and a senator’s motives. The letter accuses the Mercury of bias and personal abuse toward political opponents and questions why the paper endorses this journalism.
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Publishers OF Press
The
Mercury
Boss Tweed
Mr. Mercury
Warning Bans Trespass at Middletown Water Works Grounds
Caution issued to the public against trespassing on Middletown Water Works property with a warning that fines will be strictly imposed.
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Middletown Water Works
Seeady
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Stivers & Kessinger
Price
the Revenue Department
O. C. Teachers’ Institute
Orange County Teachers’ Institute
Hudson
Messrs, Slauson and Smith
H. M. McQuaid
Buffalo Park Association
O'Neill & Son
Dr. Pease
Internal Revenue
Geo. Parker
Dan. Sullivan
M. Mitchell
A. Anderson
A. Kirkpatrick
Adv
A. R
Congregational
Wallkill
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Ex. H. and Ladder Company
Washington Street
Board of Health and Street Commissioners
Orange Judd
Family
Henry R. Low
Oswego
Middletown Press
Mark Twain
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