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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1871
Page
1
Published at Middletown Orange County every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoon at five o clock. Office in Gothic Hall first floor.
Mr A B Deming Newsdealer bookseller and general agent for the Middletown Evening Press will oversee village delivery and collections every two weeks. Single copies available at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore for four cents.
A festive Christmas verse celebrates Santa Claus and a child’s joy with toys skates ships and dolls. It contrasts wishes with acts of giving urging readers to share warmth and gifts with those less fortunate and reflect on the Christian lesson of giving.
News items report the Prince of Wales' improving condition and later considered out of danger, plus various political upheavals: Jesuits banished in Switzerland, Mexico revolution spreading, Italy Geneva Commission choice, and Irish Londonderry riot. Also noted are legal actions, robberies, and indictments across the United States.
The funeral procession for Kassel and fellow patriots drew a large, orderly crowd in New York. The Standard notes the nascent society will grow, drawing laborers and artisans, and seeks to elevate workers and promote brotherly unity beyond race color or creed.
The Calico Hop features Cocheco Merrimac Sprague and Richmond at Empire Hall on Friday December 21 1871. Ladies sew calico dresses and gentlemen neckties sealed in envelopes passed to a club member for a shake and draw. The tied gentleman must dance with Miss Japonica three times.
Orange County bar members hosted a complimentary supper for Judge George at the Van Nort House in Goshen. In deference to his temperance stance and local lawyers habits, no alcohol was served, only Barney Clark’s spruce beer, as orators delivered pointed and witty remarks.
The Midland Chapter No 240 Royal Arch Masons held its annual election on Monday night December 18. E P Wheeler M D Stivers and John G Wilkin declined re election from the offices of King Scribe and Treasurer. Unanimously elected for the next year were Alex Wilson High Priest John M H Little King Chas R Smith Scribe Jerome A Sweezy Treasurer George H Decker Secretary Moses H Van Keuren Captain of the Hart Wm H Stoddart Principal Sojourner H A Kingland Tyler Rev Alex Capron Chaplain.
The street rumor says Hon. James L. Stewart, U S Assessor for the 11th District, is removed and Gad Wales of Monticello named as replacement. No official word has appeared in Washington dispatches, and Stewart reportedly traveled to Washington to consult authorities on the matter.
On Monday evening an attempted lock picking on a clergyman's front door startled the occupant who opened the door and confronted the intruder. The startled burglar asked a frivolous question and fled, but the intent was clear. Neighbors are urged to improve safeguards against prowlers and sneak thieves.
On Thursday evening December 21 Stev Harvey invites audiences to an Open Sesame show at Bull's Opera House. The program features an Italian travel fantasia with an excursion train route stopping at Genoa Naples Pompeii Herculaneum Rome and a visit to the Pope and antiquities of Rome. Half price admission offered to guests with strabismus and the visually impaired may enjoy the performance without reduced sight.
On Monday morning Erie engineer Tom Kerrigan fatally stabbed Tom Smith in a Port Jervis saloon during a quarrel over payment for Kerrigan’s wife.
Robbery at the rooms of Mr. Low, a Rosendale Bridge contractor, saw 1800 dollars taken on Monday. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the theft.
Mr Harvey will describe his interview with the Pope on Thursday evening at Bull's Opera House. The event invites the public to hear firsthand details from the visitor.
A Port Jervis Gazette retells how two Middletown hunters failed to shoot a fine buck near Mongaup in Sullivan County. While deer passed within fifty feet, the pair warmed themselves with a jig over a little brown jug and missed the game.
A grindstone at the Ellenville knife works burst last week sending splinters from the enclosing framework. The incident caused a first rate scare among grinders with one or two narrow escapes but no deaths or injuries reported.
Mr Harvey offers illustrated talks on Vesuvius eruption and the buried cities Pompeii and Herculaneum at Bull's Opera House on Thursday evening. Highland Falls hosted a relief fundraiser raising $130 for Chicago, and a note on engraving in Rowell's Adv Gazette notes its growing value to printers.
The December Term of the County Court and Court of Sessions met at Goshen Court House. Judge Thomas George presides as justices Conkling and Bullis assist. Cases heard include Swanton versus Donohue, Shields versus Lee, Kammer versus Bank, and Thompson versus Crist. Wallkill Cemetery breach of contract suit awarded 250 damages. Grand Jury convened at 2 PM with Erastus Ide named foreman.
The Otisville Presbyterian Church will host a Christmas tree in the church on Monday evening December 25 with presents for scholars and short addresses singing and other exercises. Teachers and friends prepared nice gifts and both young and old look forward to a pleasant time.
Blooming Grove resident John C. Warner a merchant, famed for breeding and improving fowls, reported 31 of his best birds, mainly Buff Cochin and Brahmas, killed by dogs last Tuesday. Some pairs fetched as much as 12 dollars each.
The Montgomery Standard reports by telegraph the Erie will take possession of the Montgomery and Wallkill Valley railroads on January first, following a contract signed yesterday.
Neversink Chapter 186 R A M of Port Jervis elected officers at a regular convocation. Named were W. K. Stewart as H P, C. B. Gray as K, A. Kirkman as Scribe, L. L. Adams as Treas, and J. L. Kalbfus as another officer.
Citizens weigh Main street versus Wickham avenue sites for the Midland KR R Depot. Proponents of Main street stress central access and parity with Erie, while Wickham Avenue backers argue for space, easier access, and future growth.
A Mercury article claims the Midland Railroad Depot should be near Grand Street, while locals push for Main Street crossing. The piece notes alleged bias by certain parties and urges a fair assessment based on distance to Wickham Avenue and Main Street crossings.
A note near its Depot urges Midland officials to secure ample elbow room and choose a location other than Main street where space is available for the Depot, warning that Main street is unsuitable.
Letters from the People discuss a perceived ripple in Middletown religious life. The writer questions the Middletown Mail and EvEN ING PREss coverage, doubts tale bearing charges, and urges peaceful conduct. Dated December 19, 1871.
Ephors of Evening Press praise Earnest for calling for a genuine religious revival. They state there are supporters who share his spirit and hope the good work spreads quickly from Hopervull.
County board discusses Dikeman bill and near lawsuit over supplies. Heated exchange between Champion and Thompson over paying three dollar cut, board decides to pay and adjourns. Next meeting set for 1872 at Goshen Court House with reconsideration debates and notices to publish juror draws discussed.
Citizens of Goshen hold stock in Ocean Bank of New York City which failed. Goshen National Bank had its exchange with Ocean Bank and held a small balance in Goshen’s favor when the failure occurred.
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