Appointment Schedule Notice
Tuesday February 13 1872 entries list Tuesday Thursday and Saturday sessions every afternoon at five o'clock from the Gothic Hall office on the first floor.
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Gothic Hall
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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1872
Page
1
Local Newsdealer Appointed General Agent for Middletown Press
Mr A B Deming Newsdealer Bookseller etc named general agent for the Middletown Evening Press in Middletown He will manage village delivery and collections every two weeks Single copies of the issue cost four cents and may be bought at Deming Morgan Sloat and Vail's Bookstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Orange County Press
Stivers & Kessinger
N. Y
A. B. Deming
Middletown Evening Press
Deming’s
Morgan & Sloat’s
Vail
John Burns Gettysburg Hero Dies in His Town
The obituary notes John Burns of Gettysburg dies February 7 from pneumonia in his hometown. Once famed for staying to defend the town during Civil War fighting, Burns is celebrated as a humble citizen whose courage is recalled through a Bret Harte poem recounting his steadfast stand against Rebel forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
Gettysburg
Bret Harte
Burns
General Lee
Meade
Political notes and election contrasts in Ohio and Buffalo
The Florida journal proposes a presidential ticket of Grant and Seward. Ohio passes a bill protecting newspaper readers from jury exclusion. The Interior asks whether recognizing Christianity in the Constitution would benefit religion or the nation. Republicans win Buffalo municipal votes by about 1,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Journal
Grant and Seward
Buffalo
Forney Resigns Port Collector Post To Return To Journalism
Col. John W. Forney resigns as Collector of the Port of Philadelphia citing a wish to preserve independence and return to his newspaper work. He will devote efforts to the paper and support of the Republican party principles amid comparisons to Tom Murphy’s retirement reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Forney
Philadelphia
Republican Party
Col. Forney
Tom. Murphy
Order to abolish New York Custom House general order system
Washington signals an imminent issuance to abolish the general order system at the New York Custom House amid Senate Committee probes. Leet Stocking & Co. are expected to be dismissed shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Custom House
Senate Committee of Investigation
Messrs. Leet, Stocking & Co
Home Operetta Genevieve charms mass audience at local Opera House
Miss Conklin presented the operetta Genevieve to the largest crowd yet seen at the cosy Opera House. The production impressed with refined music and libretto, strong choral work, and notable performances by Jennie Dawson and several leading ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Conklin
Metropolitan
Jennie Dawson
Addie Wiggins
Kate Blizzard
Hattie Carley
Libbie Mack
Hattie Kimball
Carrie Cockayne
Mosquitoes
Mary Wood
Hattie Brown
Maggie Belcher
Middletown Fire Trustees Hold Annual Meeting
The Middletown Fire Department trustees report a fund of 600 from foreign insurance company percentages to aid disabled firemen. A committee from each company drafts a remonstrance against a legislative bill freeing foreign companies from the payment. The remonstrance is available at Mr. Alsop Purdy’s store for signature.
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Fire Department of
Middletown
Alsop Purdy
Orange County Agricultural Society Keeps Dividend and Fees
At Goshen annual meeting the Orange County Agricultural Society voted a ten percent dividend, bans horse trots, and shifts fair to purely agricultural events. Exhibitors pay entry and admission fees while Capt. E. A. Post is re elected president with Morrison, Mor rison, and Corwin in key posts. Directors listed and the society reports being out of debt with a surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Co. Agricultural Society
Goshen
E. A. Post
H. Morrison
D. A. Morrison
J. W. Corwin
Alden Goldsmith
Chas
B. Seeley
N. van Sickle
Virgil Thompson
J. 3. Edsall
Charles Thompson
Ten-year-old Albert Morse Injured In Port Jervis Fall
Albert Morse aged ten son of David Morse of Port Jervis was carrying water down steps when he slipped and fell. His head struck the floor and he suffered spasms. A fatal result from brain concussion is feared. he remains in a precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Morse
David Morse
Port Jervis
Board Defers to Private Street Numbering Project
The village trustees state street numbering is a private enterprise without formal Board authorization. They do not object to the work if conducted properly by the contractor, though the Trustees have not officially sanctioned the project.
Tolhurst to Join County Clerk Office As Copy Clerk
Mr Charles E Tolhurst formerly a clerk for Burt and Stewart of Warwick recently dissolved will soon take a position as copy clerk in the County Clerk's office. Mr B W Shaw and Mr L B Babcock started yesterday for a visit to the National Capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Tolhurst
Burt & Stewart
Warwick
B. W. Shaw
L. B. Babcock
National Capital
Tip-Toe at Winchester Draws Reserved Seat Hype
The town discusses Tip-Toe at Winchester for next Monday evening. Parties secure reserved seats in advance before tickets go on sale. The new cast is strong and rehearsals have been ongoing for some time.
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Winchester
Temperature readings from Mc Monagle Rogers Standard Thermometer
The Evening Press reports temperature variations from Mc Monagle Rogers North Street Drug Store. Readings for Feb 10, 12, and 18 show 6 AM through 9 PM values varying from 28 to 88 degrees across times. notable changes occur between morning and afternoon periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMonagle & Rogers
North-st. Drug Store
Evening Press
Newton Sells Ridgebury House and Lot for 400
Real estate notes show Geo. Newton sold a Ridgebury house and lot to Wm. Osborn for 400 dollars. The Middletown Press is promoted as the best paper to advertise farm or real estate sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Press
Geo. Newton
Ridgebury
Osborn
Newburgh Praying Band at St Pauls M E Church Draws Crowds
The Newburgh Praying Band conducted services at St Pauls M E Church drawing large crowds over Sabbath with strong religious fervor and expectations of new converts. The First Baptist Church reports renewed interest with eight people seeking prayers, while Spurgeon criticizes fashionable choirs in his sermon. Peter Cartwright, 87, felled by paralysis at Pleasant Plains and powerless, ending a 67 year ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
St. Paul's M. E
First Baptist Church
Cuyler
Peter Cartwright
Pleasant Plains
Sagammon Co
Cartwright
Lenten Services At Grace Church Tomorrow Ash Wednesday
Divine service at Grace Church scheduled for Ash Wednesday with morning 10 o'clock and evening 7 o'clock. Pastor Rev. Mr. Grannis of Goshen is expected to attend both sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Mr. Grannis of
Goshen
Baptism Debate Stirs Unionville Letters 1872
Levi Morse of Orange Baptist Church replies to a critic and defends baptism by immersion. He notes 26 baptisms since October and invites civil discussion on whether Christian baptism is exclusively immersion and if infant baptism has scriptural proof. Morse urges courteous dialogue and names two core questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Ephors Press
Levi Morse
Orange Baptist Church
P. S
The
Baptist Church
Baptists
Christ
L. M
Tract Claims in the Village Sparks Denial
The observer notes a circulated tract alleging that Episcopal and Presbyterian bodies admit full communion without conversion and that Baptist and Presbyterian churches require baptism for membership. A reader scrawled margin rebuttals calling the claims false as signs of the times.
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Dear Press
Ulster County Revival at Walker Valley Church
Meetings at the M. E. Church in Walker Valley have run for four weeks with strong attendance and orderly conduct. About twenty five participants have professed faith in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Walker Valley
Christ
Ellenville Preparations Highlight Washington's Birthday Festivities
Ellenville citizens plan a Washington's birthday visit from Jerseyites with a public hop at the Webb House in the afternoon and a ball in the evening. Donations for St Pauls Episcopal Church raised 65 dollars, while a local exhibitor touts Noyes Patent Vacuum Tank tanning yielding exceptionally tough yet supple calf skin in eight days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenville
New Jersey Midland
Washington
Webb House
C. C. Edmunds
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Noyes
Henry Wyker farm not sold at executor sale in Frankford
Sussex County reports the Henry Wyker farm in Frankford township failed to meet bid expectations at an executor's sale. Newton plans a new fire insurance company named The People's Mutual upon incorporation. Two Newton prisoners escaped Monday night via Brick House and the Delaware Bridge into Pennsylvania. A fourteen year old boy near Swartswood captured an eagle in a fox trap, with a seven foot two inch wingspan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wyker
Frankford Township
Newton
the People’s Mutual
Pennsylvania
Brick House
Delaware Bridge
Swartswood
Tribune Almanac 1872 highlights and availability
The Tribune Almanac for 1872 includes reliable astronomical calculations and election returns. It also contains the Treaty of Washington now widely discussed and difficult to obtain. Copies are available at the book store.
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Tribune Almanac
Neighbor-In-Law Wins Over a Reluctant Aunt and a Brighter Peggy
Aunt Hetty quarrels with Mrs. Fairweather until the neighbor’s kindness and Peggy’s growing sweetness transform a gloomy yard. A turnip-fueled reconciliation, singing lessons, and garden cheer soften the crusty turnpenny, ending with Peggy’s wedding to the music teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lane
Mrs. Fairweather
Tab
Pink
Peggy
Joy
Missionary of Sunshine
Fairweather
Mre
Ll. M. Child
Colfax Denies Bid for Presidential Nomination Support for Grant Renomination
Vice President Colfax writes to the Journal of Indianapolis denying any push for his own presidential bid. He reaffirms loyalty to President Grant and states he would accept if the National Convention nominates him, but urges harmony and asks that his name not be used against Grant. He emphasizes past unity with Grant and urges support for Grant’s renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Journal
Indianapolis
Ind
Grant
Indiana
United States
Schuyler Colfax
Social at Bloomingburgh Sabbath School praised
Bloomingburgh M E Sabbath School children with teachers and parents held a social at the parsonage on Friday afternoon and evening the 9th. Tables were well arranged and filled with happiness, wishing the same for the future. SPECTATOR notes Monticello residents complain about high coal freight charges from Port Jervis to Monticello. A revival proceeds in Liberty M E Church led by Rev J H Loomis. Presbyterian churches at Cochecton and Damascus call Theron Brittain as supply. Telegrap h office moved from Liberty to Liberty Falls. Midland railroad laborers caused a spree in Parksville wounding a German. A libel suit may be filed against Morgans and Hill of Liberty Register in Mrs Marshall of Homewack's interest over a mysterious disappearance.
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M. E
Bloomingburgh
Monticello
P. J
Port Jervis
Cochecton
Damascus
Theron Brittain
Liberty
Liberty Falls
J. H. Loomis
Midland Railroad
Postmasters Urge County Names On Mail to Speed Service
The Postmaster General cites growing mail volume and new post offices and asks the public to include the county name along with the post office and state on all letters circulars newspapers and other items to be sent, to expedite distribution on trunk railroad lines.
Sudden Death of longtime Newburgh Resident
On Saturday, about 70 year old Jethro Allison, a resident of Newburgh for over fifty years, collapsed and died in the road near his home, the cause believed to be heart disease.
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Jethro Allison
Newburgh
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