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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1871
Page
1
Mr A B Deming Newsdealer Bookseller is named general agent for Middletown Evening Press. He will manage village delivery and collections biweekly. Single copies cost four cents at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore.
The Evangelical Alliance outlines a January week of prayer with daily themes from January 7 to 14 covering unity defense humility intercession for families churches rulers and missions. Jottings note New Year events Newburgh steam fire engine snow forecasts hog weights Ned Buntline at the Opera House and other local items.
The article argues against serving wine and punch to New Year guests, noting it leads to drunken behavior among young men. It urges women to promote sincere well wishes with sobriety, preserving health and social happiness without heavy drinking in drawing rooms.
Five year old William Smith, residing with Martin Shea near Ridgebury, was hurt Thursday afternoon when his hand was caught in a threshing machine. One finger was amputated and bone exposed. the back of the hand lacerated with possible total hand amputation. Dr Terry attended.
An invitation to the New Year Ball at Slauson Hall is extended to attendees next Monday evening. The Wheeler Madden and Clemson employees promise a festive, attractive event with efforts by managers to ensure a splendid occasion.
The Methodists will hold a watch and prayer service at St. Pauls M E Church tomorrow night. Besides the pastor, other preachers are expected to attend and participate in the exercises.
Coroner Knapp presides over an inquest into the death of 22 year old Maryetta Gray of Greenville. Doctors Edsell Scoresby and Bevier conduct post mortem and testify abortion caused by unskilled instruments leading to puerperal septicemia. A warrant is issued for Dr Fenton Sherwood, who is missing. Suspect is William W Kelly of Phillipsport, alleged to have seduced Gray and faced denial.
At nine o'clock this morning 60 feet of rock remained to be removed from the Shawangunk Tunnel. Workmen may operate on New Year's Day with a likely completion by Monday evening or Tuesday night. Freight and passenger transfer over the mountain to Liberty Falls may cease around the 15th, with Middletown omnibus transfers also ending. Upon completion, Stephens Brothers will move to Hawk's Mountain tunnel, about 1,100 feet long, expected to finish by October. Hawk's Mountain location is near Hancock New York.
The Prospect area sees New Year open houses with most ladies hosting on New Year’s day. Middleton plans to be sociable with visits from 10 9 a m to 10 p m. Houses welcoming guests show clear signs with open blinds and shoveled paths. If not welcoming, the opposite will be seen. A festive greeting of Happy New Year is shared.
The next course lecture will be held at the Opera House on Thursday evening January 4 1872. The lecturer promises a journey to Florence Venice and Rome with a promised interview with the Pope. It is billed as the most interesting part of the series.
An early morning collision occurred at about 8 o clock as engine No 109 moving east on the main track touched passenger cars of the Newburgh train at the spur switch. The impact caused slight damage to the engine and one car.
The First National Bank has declared the usual four percent dividend free of government tax.
A religious meditation urges starting the new year with faith in God. It contrasts the Christian and nonbeliever perspectives, urging prayer, repentance, and trust in divine guidance to illuminate the path ahead. The piece emphasizes walking by faith not sight and seeking Christ and the Holy Spirit for comfort and direction.
J W Canfield of Mount Hope sold to Jos Ketcham and Andrew D Thorn the south part of his farm lying south of the mill pond. The tract contains about 36 acres and brings eighty dollars per acre.
A large audience gathered Thursday evening in the St. Pauls M E Church audience room to hear Rev. Mr. Corey speak on the subject Woman. The remarks were well received and the attendees departed in high spirits.
Letter writers argue over Midland and Erie railroad depots in Middletown praising Wickham Avenue for access and space. They counter claims that Main Street location is superior, citing ease of reach, crossing hazards, and impact on business from North and Main streets.
Nabby, a fiftyish hard working woman, asks the squire to help her end her marriage to Josiah Gould. She describes his drinking and loafing, their strained home life, and a failed attempt to reconcile, including Josiah's infidelity with Hank Slater. She recalls driving him away and contemplates divorce, though she wonders if he would return.
A woman left her husband and child with an ill favored lover in Port Jervis last August. They stayed at the Delaware House with Mr. and Mrs. Caservan. After abuse, she returned to her husband, who sued for divorce and obtained a decree at Judge Barnard's court in Poughkeepsie.
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