Books for sale by The Press Middletown NY
A list of popular books and home improvement guides offered by The Press Middletown New York. Titles include Married for Both Worlds by Mrs A E Porter Physical Life of Woman by Dr Napheys New Physiology or Signs of Character by Wells How to Read Character by Wells Handbooks on Home Improvement Fruit Culture for the Million and more with prices and mailing offer.
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United States
Price
Middletown
N. Y
A. E. Porter
Napheys
R. Wells
Tk Press
The River and a Childhood Ramble
A reflective poem recalls a walk along the Alleghany river from childhood to adulthood. The speaker treasures wildflowers, buttercups, and daisies while hearing whippoorwills and the waters, valuing nature over wealth and noting memories of distant company.
Middle Town and Walden Clubs Clash in Cricket Match
The Score records the August 21 fixture between Middle Town and Walden Clubs. Anticipation grows for a rematch as Middle Town aims to regain lost laurels.
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Middletown
Walden
Storm Devastates Rail lines and Canal in Delaware River Valley
Heavy rains flood the region washing away railroad embankments on the Erie Monticello Port Jervis and Midland lines. A landslide near Saw Mill Rift halts trains. Ellenville and Phillipsport reach major embankment losses. Delaware and Hudson Canal breaks threaten navigation for weeks as logs and debris flood the river.
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Erie
Monticello & Port Jervis
Midland
Delaware & Hudson Canal
Saw Mill Rift
Delaware
Monticello
Port Jervis
Ellenville
The
Homewack
Masten
Maj. O'Neil
Middletown
Phillipsport
Wurtsboro
Korn
Matamoras
Penn
Milford
S. D. van Elten
Vandermark Creek
Sherman
Erie Railroad
Pond Eddy
Hartwood
Delaware and Hudson Canal
Ulster County
Delaware River
Gen Van Wyck Seen Near Trotting Course With Skeleton Wagon
Horse notes report Gen. Van Wyck seen yesterday driving a skeleton wagon toward the trotting course with a light bay horse. It sparks speculation about potential entry in upcoming 2:30 races, though no definite plans are advised.
Camp Meeting at Wesley Grove Extended to Sept 7
Frequent rains interrupted comfort and attendance at the Wesley Grove Camp meeting on the Montgomery branch. Organizers have decided to hold the meeting over for another week, with closure set for Thursday Sept 7.
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Wesley Grove
Montgomery
Dramatic Readings by Miss Stryker At Bull's Opera House
Jersey City performer Miss Stryker presents another entertainment in Middletown tonight at Bull's Opera House. Her rendition of Hiawatha drew a favorable reception and a palatable programme is promised.
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Miss Stryker
Jersey City
Opera
Middletown
Bull’s Opera House
Opera House
Stryker
Wallkill
Stealing Fruit on Madden Property
Two bushels of pears were stolen last night from a tree on the premises of Hon. E. M. Madden. The thief is believed known and warned not to repeat the act.
End of Summer Vacation and Teachers Renovating
The article notes public schools resume on Monday Sept 4 after a thorough cleansing and remodeling of the Academy building by Superintendent Warren and library rearrangement by him and Mr Wilder. It promises a complete list of teachers next week.
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Academy
Warren
Wilder
Third Unionville Fair trotting entries update and prizes
The Orange and Sussex Pleasure Grounds Association announces the third Unionville Horse Fair on September 6 and 7 with multiple purse levels. Entries include noted horses such as Major Doty and American Emperor Jr, with prizes ranging from 15 to 250 dollars for various speed classes and conditions.
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Unionville
Orange and Sussex Pleasure Grounds Association
G. Case
S. G. Billy Case
J. Drew
Br. S
Major Doty
Mountain Boy
D. Harrison
M. Fearnaught
Jonas Lefevre
G. G. Madden
Jas. H. Bertholf
M. Hattie Coleman
J. E. Owen
M. Lady Bashan
Joshua Cole
Guymard Spring House thriving under noted management
The Guymard Spring House, run by proprietor P. L. Gumner with assistance from Chas. Mullock, is prospering. The Chicago Times describes life there in a lengthy feature by Mrs. Dr. Longstreet. Crowded with first class boarders from New York and Brooklyn, the season, though late, looks unusually long and the house remains full.
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Guymard Spring House
Chicago Times
Muscat of Alexandria Grapes Shine From Wheeler, Madden & Clemson
Handsome Muscat of Alexandria grapes, weighing about two pounds per bunch, come from the hot house of Mr. Wm. Clemson of Wheeler Madden Clemson. The note praises his success in grape culture and parallels it with his inventions in saws and machinery.
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Muscat of
Alexandria
Wm. Clemson
Wheeler, Madden & Clemson
Middletown Chief Engineer Returns From England Voyage
Mr. T. J. Cockayne of the Middletown Fire Department arrived home Wednesday after a visit to England. The steamer was detained one day at quarantine. Rev. Mr. Oakley was in town Wednesday en route to the Phillipsport Camp meeting.
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T. J. Cockayne
Middletown
Temperature readings from Mc Monagle Rogers' Thermometer
The Evening Press reports temperature variations using Mc Monagle Rogers' Standard Thermometer at North Street Drug Store with readings for 6 AM 9 AM 12 M 8 PM 6 PM 9 PM on August 29. Values shown include 81.61, 76.24, and 59.87 as observed figures.
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McMonagle & Rogers
North-st. Drug Store
Evening Press
Next Vice Presidential Candidate Hints Named Henry Wilson
The article discusses Hon. Henry Wilson as a possible vice presidential nominee and deems him a favorable choice for the ticket. It notes the suggestion as advisable and circulating in political circles.
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Henry Wilson
Willwe Mack Club First Annual Excursion to Greenwood Lake
The Willwe Mack Club of Monroe held its first annual excursion to Greenwood Lake last week. Members traveled Monday from Monroe and camped on the east shore seven miles from Windemere and Brandon houses. They fished well, endured a stormy finish, and enjoyed many stunts including a bald eagle shot and tiger scare. The group broke camp Saturday, returned toward home with music and a farewell song, and were warmly received back in Monroe.
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Willwemack Club
Monroe
Greenwood Lake
Windemere
Brandon
Tiger
Brandon House
Dr Livingstone Still in Africa West of Tanganyika
Dr Kirk reports Livingstone remains in the west of Lake Tanganyika and is so well masked that Arabs regard him as a local resident. He moves cautiously and will soon report findings on Tanganyika and the Nile headwaters, clarifying whether Tanganyika is the Nile’s source or the Congo drains into another basin.
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London
Kirk
Zanzibar
East Africa
Livingstone
Lake Tanganiyika
Nile
Congo
Mental Discipline and Continuous Application
The passage urges the value of mental discipline and continuous effort. It argues that steady study creates distance from those lacking such habits, elevates one among earnest men, and drives ongoing self-improvement to expand intellectual capacity daily.
Liberty Fire Department gets $300 gift and engine house
Dr. Watkins presents Liberty with 300 dollars for the village Fire Department and furnishes a building for an engine house. An election shows 48 votes for and 20 against a 700 dollar appropriation to improve the Fire Department. Mr. Luckey to finish fencing the Midland line between Middletown and Red Hill and the Ellenville Branch, about fifty miles total.
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Luckey
Midland
Middletown
Red Hill
Sandburg
Ellenville
Picnic to morrow at First Baptist Church
Third and last Call invites all to a Friday picnic at First Baptist Church with tickets priced at 35 cents round trip.
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First Baptist Church
Thiers Maintains Early Routines Despite Turbulent Days
President Thiers rises at five each morning and sleeps little at night. He has long kept a habit of retiring at six in the evening, though recent months have forced changes. He awakens at four to seven-thirty and dresses for an eight o'clock dinner, demonstrating a unique ability to sleep and wake at will.
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Middletown
Orange County Press
Quincy
Chicago
Chicago Republican
Dubuque
C. Mailer
Mineral Spring House
Mountainville
Erie Railway
Thiers
Marriages Listed in Local Notices
Two wedding notices appear with names and locations: Thomas K Terwilliger and Lillie G Osborn of Deckertown wed by Rev T M Grenell. William J Close and Amanda Pendleton of New York wed by Rev E Van Slyke. and R Cherry to Francis A Brook of Ellville in August ceremonies led by Rev D Buck.
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aName Close
Pendleton
Aaet N. Y
Evert van Slyke
William J.close
New York
Amanda
Landsing Pendleton
Cherry—Brook
D. Buck
R. Cherry
Francis A. Brook
Ellvale
Mills Man Dies in Middletown at Age 31
Alfred H. Mills aged 31 years 11 months 23 days dies in Middletown. Funeral set for Friday September 1 at 8 o clock P M at the Seeebirrn Cue. Event notes indicate local obituary with standard funeral arrangements. The piece lists a precise age and timing for services in the local notice.
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Middletown Eveningress
Orange County
Gothic Hall
A. B. Deming
Middletown Evening Press
Deming
Vail
Msor
People
Alleghany
L. B
W. Wilkins
Mallinson
B. Allen Marsh
Hay
W. Spencer Firth
B. Senior Mitchel
J. Parker Marsh
S. Parker Robshaw
Tlayes
Ay J. Joel Ro
Hayes
If, Tottey
Lawrence
H, Hall
C. Bradforth
C. Bingley
Middletown -Ist
W. M. Mitchell
Tomer
T. Marsh
Brook Mayon
S. Parker
Tethey
Slayes
Joel H E. Lee
Parker
R. Higham
Tottey
J. Firth
B. Robshaw
Parker R. Lawrence
J. W. Carr
Mitchell
Parker T. Marsh
J. B. Mayonne Totter
H. Mallinson
E. Lee
Allen
R. Higham W. Hayes
J. Joel
R. Lawrence
B . Madden
A. B. Brown
Bob Ridley
H. C. Bishop
Brs Robt
Fillingham
W. H. Shelly
Henry Clay
John E. Adams
Sm Midland Maid
Snow Flake
H. Hough
Major Smith
Lady Whitman
Freeman Bros
Lady Weller
Edsall
L. J. Martin
P. Vanordan
Little Dolly
I. Drew
Geo. Bell
Long Mary
Snip
J. TH. Bertholf
Bergen
Dodine
John Minchin
Phil. Sheridan
Orange
Mount Hope
Messrs
Old County
Woopward
Brooklyn
Rosenweig
Ruth Billings
Boston
House
Augustus St. Clair
Newburgh
Times
Ascher
St. Clair
Perry
Madame van Luskirk
Broadway
City
Li’. S
Patterson
Adv
Norbury
Norbury’s Mills
Timothy Seed
Ohio
Oxford
Goshen
Renforth
St. John’s
N. B
John F. Winslow
Union Benefit Company of
Patrick Clancy
Elmira
Ife
First Presbyterian
Baptist School
New Presbyterian Church
Arlington
Mass
New
Jersey Shore
English News
Dr. Livingstone
Sullivan County
Ane
Wor Lee
Dette
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