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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1871
Page
1
Middletown Evening Press delivery is ten cents a week with four cents for single copies. Mail rates are four dollars a year two dollars for six months and one dollar for three months. Postage fifteen cents a quarter. Orange County Press is weekly on Friday mornings at two dollars per year, paid in advance.
Mr A B Deming, Newsdealer and Bookseller, is appointed general agent for the Middletown Evening Press in Middletown. He will oversee village delivery and collections every two weeks. Single copies cost four cents at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore.
Secretary Boutwell reports a November debt drop to 3 462 080 18, total decline since March 1 1871 amounts to 72 457 479 07. Treasury coin balance stands at 96 256 554 84 with ongoing decreases, while currency falls to 10 283 805 53. Utica Herald notes the debt owed for suppressing the rebellion fostered by the democratic party is slowly being wiped out.
The forty-second Congress opens with Blaine announcing committees including St. John on Railways and Canals. The President’s Message is well received. civil service reform gains support. Senate bills aim at civil service reform and compound-interest notes for legal tenders. Eight new House members admitted and a steamship line proposal for New Orleans to Mexican ports is introduced with debates on postal telegraph and a Labor Bureau study in Agriculture.
Mr. Fulton of the Baltimore American quotes Vice President Colfax on the political scene. He predicts a Republican triumph in 1872 despite an exciting, combative canvass. Colfax says Democrats are most dangerous when overconfident and notes unity and wise legislation could yield success this winter. He reiterates Grant as top choice for nomination and re election, praising the President’s administration.
The C C M group will meet Friday evening to discuss the topic Honesty as the rule of life. The session plans to explore moral conduct and practical examples of honest living.
James H. Mallory died suddenly at Liberty Sullivan County after a brief illness. He was 57, longtime superintendent of construction on the N Y & O M Railway under D E Culver. Funeral services were held in Jersey City and burial followed in Newburgh. His successor C De Clark is experienced and ready to continue work.
The Port Jervis Methodist revival reports forty seven converts joining the church. Washingtonville's M E Church is being repainted and repaired ahead of a Tuesday service on the twelfth with eminent speakers. The Newburgh Praying Band joined Canterbury M E Church for services last Sabbath as forty one revival converts were received on probation.
Rev Dr Garnett delivered a plain pointed humorous talk on changes in the colored race. Few attended the Middletown A M E Zion benefit lecture due to bitter cold and crowding mostly Zion members. The speaker praised the discourse and personal reminiscences while noting waning interest in public lectures.
A Bible rack in the Wurtsboro to Ellenville passenger car bears inscription Presented to the Midland Railway by the Fallsburgh Bible Society AD 1871 with Not to be removed from the cars on the fly leaf. The piece recalls a railroad that barred Sunday trains and provided Bibles for each car while stock rose and dividends grew.
Personal note states William B. Crawford of Crawford obtained a $2000 position at the New York Custom House via Hon. E. M. Madden. Rev. Geo P. Van Wyck, chaplain US Army, departs with family for Atlanta to take a new post. Dona Carolina de Creagh, Andalusian-born, is described as General Sickles's recent bride.
Real estate ads note Judge Groo purchased two jets on Oak street in foreclosure of mortgage against A. K. Old for 600 dollars. Also Charles G. Dill offers the Decker farm on High street about 58 acres priced around 220 dollars per acre.
The Good Templars announce a Dramatical Entertainment and Oyster Supper at Good Templar's Hall on North Street over Bromley’s store Friday evening December 8. All invited for a good time with plenty of oysters. Admission 15 cents, children 10 cents. Programs on small bills.
Rev. Mr. Abbott spoke at the M E Church on Friday night but stormy weather kept many away. Montgomery residents have relocated the old school building, enlarging it to seat over one hundred, improving village beauty and education. Rev. Mr. Nichols gave a temperance sermon at the M E Church praising awakening thought, urging youths to resist the cup’s danger. Treasure Trove reports a large cash discovery in Abbey Compton near Turners with teapots and chests yielding $252+ in various coins and bills across multiple containers.
The U. S. P. L. literary society is revived with officers Isaac Swift president J R Halstead vice president S S Hartwell J L Whitaker M A Wadsworth managers C M Morrow secretary James O Miller delivered a humorous Thanksgiving lecture My Uncle and us The Orange Baptist church parishioners gave Rev Levi Morse a donation visit on Dec 1 Erastus Sweezy opens a grocery toy and confectionery shop Dr J H Reeves Co manufactures cough medicines with a hopeful outlook for the doctor and town
The article notes unusually active church gatherings with twenty souls finding hope in Jesus Christ. Pastor Rev. Case is lauded for dedicated nights of preaching, while John Hallock's new hall measuring 24 by 48 feet promises to fill a local need.
Our Turners correspondent reports Turners First Church M E was dedicated on November 20 1871. D W Bartine of Jersey City preached in the morning on Pauls Epistle to the Ephesians and J B Wakeley preached in the evening from Matthew 24 14. The choir directed by Prof I B Sweezy and Miss E Boyd at the organ drew thanks as collections were taken despite bad weather.
James A. Cox of this village fell from a school house cupola at Horseheads New York while painting. He broke his left arm above the wrist and sustained other injuries. Friends report he is progressing as well as could be expected.
Vandewater of Deposit, tried at Montrose Pa for selling a cut note, was sentenced to ninety days in jail and a $300 fine. The decision brings general satisfaction in the village as swindlers become increasingly scarce.
The Bellvale M. E. Sabbath School prepares for its Christmas Night anniversary with program details pending. Miss Emma Matchett will not continue as assistant teacher, risking the entire school under Mr Cass Williams unless a replacement is found, the roll lists seventy six pupils. The Literary Society grows in numbers and energy. A Monday debate on Utah polygamy and Mormonism saw the negative chosen by the chair, with Rev C C Miller and J L Sayer for the affirmative and G W Dikeman and C Williams for the negative.
The Monroe Presbyterian church marks 24 years under Rev. D N Freeland with harmony and strong lay support. The congregation built a church and parsonage, paid a $1000 mortgage, refurnished the church, granted a month’s pastor leave, and hosted a Thanksgiving donation of 247 dollars. Ladies prepare a fair to benefit the church.
Sparrowbush notes very cold mid winter weather with reports of a November chill not seen by an elderly resident. The third quarterly meeting was held with Rev J I Morrow from Port Jervis officiating in place of the Presiding Elder Rev N Vansant. The Sunday school concert was notably engaging. No preaching at Union Hall Public Works reports the iron bridge work on schedule and canal closures ended. Thanksgiving timber accident left a worker badly injured but expected to recover.
The article notes a Thanksgiving service at the Methodist Church and national thanks for public schools resistance to Catholic influence, the New York Ring, and national debt payoff. It also reports Dr J H Struble arriving in Sparrowbush, his rapid growing practice, his Albany Hospital training, and Civil War service. Bo titville records seven degree temps, coal prices at Reed Smith and A W Dodge yards, Beyea buys Middletown restaurant, M EK church protracted meetings, Rev Brady’s efforts, and George Allison hay auction receipts of 23 to 27 dollars and 15 cents for straw.
The Highlands monthly, edited by J. N. Lewis, Esq., appears with about one hundred pages. It features selections from English publications, articles on the Hudson River Indian Tribe by E. M. Ruttenber, Albany village by M. H. Hirschberg, and other native writings. Subscriptions are four dollars a year.
Donation visits are announced for Rev Milo Conchman at Mr Joseph S Holmeserys house in Wurtsboro on Tuesday evening December 12 and at Mr Cooneys public house in Summitville on Thursday evening December 14 weather permitting. A final congregation visit to Rev H A Harlow of the Second Presbyterian Florida will be held on Thursday evening December 21.
Morning and evening temperature variations recorded by Mc Monagle and Rogers at North Street Drug Store. Readings include 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 8 PM 6 PM and 9 PM for December with observed values around 80s and 30s to 90s.
An eastward coal train broke in two at the cut west of Middletown on Tuesday. The wreck caused Frank Boileau to be thrown by the concussion and suffer a sprained wrist and ankle and other injuries.
Mr. Thomas Ellis reports a large quantity of hay stolen from his shed at Ridgebury. He offers a liberal reward for the return of the hay and urges the thieves to bring it back.
Fragrant bouquet sales offer a reminder of summer indoors despite wintry weather. Wood's Myrtle Avenue Greenhouse provides choice flowers for collectors seeking bright blooms and seasonal cheer inside the home.
John Strader seeks four shirts at a reasonable price in Port Jervis Navy Street 1 1871. Mrs Strader and two family members need shirts. she has no time to sew. Address John Strader Port Jervis Navy 1 1871.
Favors from correspondents arrived by Wednesday of last week but were left out due to the paper going to press a day early for Thanksgiving.
The New York State Editorial Association invites Parker of the Geneva Gazette to deliver the convention’s annual address in Watertown next June. Parker brings forty years of experience in the printing business.
Messrs. OConor and Tilden opposed before Judge Learned at Albany the motion to reduce Tweed’s bail.
Paris notes report the Prince of Wales is improving while the Grand Duke visits Philadelphia. The Spaniards claim Cuban insurrection ended. The Chester barber loses sixty dollars to a Newburgh thief. Thiers opposes Orleans princes in Assembly. Gov. Campbell vetoes Wyoming Woman Suffrage Repeal. Wedding cards good taste in printing. Deming's Rooster Almanac 1872 available free from the Philanthropist. Bloomingburgh letter describes intense old conditions for the season.
Grand and petit jurors drawn for Goshen County Court and Court of Sessions to meet December 18 1871. Grand jurors include Montgomery Thomas Wood Newburgh John Dales Hugh Hamilton Theodore Crance Erastus Ide and others from several towns. Petit jurors listed by town include Deerpark Isaac Penney Solomon Van Fleet Montgomery Frederick Percy Francis Caldwell Edward Tears and more.
A string of 19 marriages listed with dates from October to December in Middletown Cornwall Warwick Goshen and nearby towns. Couples include Chas L Brad ner Priscilla Jane Decker Win Brown Ellen Medley Jacob Wade Sarah Corwin John Simpson Esther Gray Jennie Garrison Thomas Collard Jennie Garrison Celina June and many others. Remains of Rev Beattie Clarke and other officiants noted with locales such as West Point Newburgh Wantage and Brooklyn.
A compiled death notices list from Wallkill, Wantage, Liberty and surrounding towns. Names include Harriet H Pease, Sally Van Etten, Arthur Roy, Anna McCoy, John Rutherford, Polly DeMoores, James Mallery, Margaret Stewart, Julia A Elmer, Elizabeth Cromwell, Wm H Dikeman, Seth M Mitchell, Amos Bailey, Emma J Stewart, Chas Padue, David Vernooy, Phoebe Baxter, Mary E Corwin. Includes ages, locales, church affiliations, and funeral details noting Rev G E Love and church services.
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