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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1871
Page
1
Trains on the Crawford Branch will operate from Pine Bush Middletown Thompson's Bullville Circleville and Crawford with morning departures between 6.08 and 6.50 and connections to the Orange County Express. Details show stop times and routing as of December 14th until further notice.
A verse critique condemns prayers tied to lending at high interest and social hypocrisy. The speaker rejects ostentatious piety from lenders and lyingly exacting charity, contrasting it with honest aid to the hungry and needy. The poem attacks well dressed workers who demand low wages while praising heaven.
A Middletown letter urges renewed revival in the county noting Gardnerville reports strong response. The writer asks why Middletown lags and argues the area has strong ministers and lay talent if a revival begins. He calls for earnest prayer and collective effort to open Heaven’s blessings.
The Internationals at New York arranged a parade honoring Rossel but police forbade it and the Governor declined to intervene as with the Orangemen last summer. They resolved to parade tomorrow with or without permission, and police have since rescinded the ban.
The Tri States Union reports Fred Keene flagman for Ed Middaugh died Tuesday night near Sparrowbush after a sudden car lurch threw him onto the track. The engine pushed the train, the car passed over him, mangling his body. Remains brought to Port Jervis.
A passing oil car leaked and ignited near Sweet's crossing causing a flare along the Erie line. Fire spread past Unionville junction and a second blaze near Wallkill House was quickly doused. A third blaze near Graham's lumber yard damaged cars but failed to ignite nearby structures amid snow and quick aid.
Community awaits Rev. G. H. Corey at St Pauls Church on Thursday evening December 28 to hear a lecture on the Coming American Woman. The talk promises discussion of womans position power and prospects and whether she remains guardian of the home or shapes the states destiny.
The employees of Wheeler Madden and Clemson Will announce a New Year s Ball at Slauson Hall on New Year s evening. Committees include Lemuel Wheeler John Hamilton George Wright Luther Miller C R March James Kelly T F Meehan Alfred Belcher Wm Dawson E M Madden Jr Floor Manager Charles C Madden Floor Committee members Hugh Duffy Thos S Lane Geo Clemson John Delany F P McFeeley Thos Lavelle Reception Committee includes C R March Jas Kelly C H Riley John Walker Joseph Crawford Alfred Belcher M Garland E Stone H Brown James Parkin and Wells full Band will provide the music.
A pocket book lost by Miss Belle Bouton containing about 12 dollars was found by Willie Russell of Henry Street and turned in to the office. The finder and his honesty are praised as the value of advertising is shown.
Grace Episcopal Church damages from a recent fire have been repaired and the registers and heating system are fully functional. Services will resume there tomorrow with the building thoroughly warmed and comfortable.
On Thursday last two men hired a horse and carriage from C. L. Whitney’s livery in Honesdale Pa for a short drive and failed to return on time. A telegram Monday said the horse was left at Otisville on Saturday. No further clues to the thieves have been found.
The Middletown Mail notes a ripple in village denominational life with antagonism and strife born of misconception and tale bearing. It urges doubt on unfounded claims and calls for truth to calm local religious tensions.
Richard Garby purchased the dock property of Squire Bullis at Cornwall Landing, including on hand coal stock, for thirteen thousand dollars. The Middletown Prkas urges parties with farms or real estate for sale to use its advertising page.
Evening Press reports temperature variations at North Street Drug Store with readings for 9 A.M. 12 M and mean values over December 14 and 15. The data include decimal temperatures and mean figures, indicating daily changes inthermometer measurements.
The State Homeopathic Asylum for the Insane in Middletown announces a 200 acre farm purchase a new rail switch to Erie Railway water supply via a 2800 foot iron pipe and a major central building excavation. Additional shop storehouse garden land road access and fleet equipment prep for spring. Total expenditure just over 21000 dollars with receipts and expenses shown to encourage support. Gro F Foorr Supt.
The trustees report expenditures on farm purchases, improvements, stock, a railway switch, water access, street work, masonry, architect fees, salaries, and traveling. They list total receipts from private subscriptions and the State and note a cash balance, with vouchers certified. the report closes with a remark about stored onions locally.
William M. Tweed, chief of the Tammany Ring and head of the Board of Apportionment, was arrested for felony after a grand jury indictment. He is held at the Metropolitan Hotel, a property he owns, with hopes he will be sent to Sing Sing for trial.
An able physician calls vaccination and re vaccination essential to curb a spreading small pox outbreak. He warns that neglect by people and even professionals risks a wider epidemic and urges readers to consult a family physician for genuine vaccine virus and to avoid improper matter. The notice stresses vaccination as a moral duty and urges abstention from self vaccination.
Diary of current events reports hopeful signs for the Prince of Wales amid French Assembly shifts by Orleans princes and Thiers message seen as peace pledge in Germany. Also notes revolutions defeated in Western Mexico, a retrenchment vote in the Senate, apportionment bill passage, Williams named Attorney General, Mormon murderer arrested in Salt Lake City, express robbers captured in Tennessee, and a major fire in Cayuga County. Grand Duke to leave Canada for Chicago. Holland ratifies Sumatra transfer treaty. Erie stock counsel, Paterson fire damages, and snow in Richmond.
Nasby discusses the 1872 Democratic strategy in the Confederacy Roads area, urging a non nomination stance to force cooperation with reformers and Republicans. He reports a local meeting endorsing a platform rejecting nominal offices and seeking cross party support while criticizing Democratic leadership and the Davis faction.
Personal notes report Dan Marrin serving again as switch tender and mail carrier at the Erie depot in the village. The editor notes Fisk and Gould could not run the Erie long without Uncle Dan's experienced services. Wirt Sikes is reported as winning Olive Logan's heart and the couple will marry in New York City. Augusta B Bernard appointed postmistress at West Point. Gra T Pierce, formerly of Ellenville, Ulster County, arrived at Point from Leavenworth, Kansas, in good health to greet friends.
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