Notice of Middletown Evening Press agent and sales outlets
Mr A B Deming is the general agent for the Middletown Evening Press in Middletown and will manage village delivery and collections biweekly. Single copies of the current issue are sold at Deming's Morgan and Sloat's and Vail's Bookstore for four cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Evening Press
Orange County Press
A. B. Deming
Middletown
Mipple- Rown Evening Press
Deming
Morgan & Sloat
Vail
A Stitch in Time on New Year Calls in 1872
A citizen letter to the press discusses the mixed New Year calling customs, delays in notice, and the social pressures of hosting. It applauds the Evening Press and city papers for opposing wine and intoxication, urging clearer guidance for future celebrations. It notes parental and Christian concerns about decorum and safety.
New Year Festivities Highlight 1872 Season
The first day of 1872 saw widespread open house visits and cheerful gatherings. A grand New Year party at Charles H. Horton’s James Street home featured music, dancing, and hospitality, while the Wheeler Madden Clemson Saw Factory ball at Slauson Hall showcased elaborate decorations, portraits, and a high-spirited crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Horton
James Street
Bussanius
Wheeler Madden & Clemson
Slauson Hall
E. P. Wheeler
Madden
Clemson
Wells
Jack Mosher
Jottings from First Presbyterian Sociable and Society Calls
The sociable of the First Presbyterian church meets at Mr. Gee B Adams on North street Tuesday evening. Young ladies use leap year to return visits to their gentleman friends on New Year's day, with several calls beginning at the Press office. A local newspaper man had luck at a penny matching game on New Year's day. Seven or eight sprightly young ladies made fifty calls on gentlemen. Plucky contractors missed an engine through the tunnel on New Year’s day but are close to success and expect triumph soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephors
Republican Party
Martha
Gothic Hall
Jerusha
Keturah Jane
Evening Press
First Presbyterian Church
First National Bank Declares 4 Percent Tax-Free Dividend
The First National Bank has declared its regular four percent dividend free from all taxes. The announcement notes no changes to the payout and emphasizes stability for shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
New Year Celebration Opens With Open Houses and Cheer
A New Year's Day greeting notes immense success with nearly a hundred houses hosting laden tables and open doors. Poems recall birth of Seventy two, hopeful resolves, and a communal wish for brighter days as friends visit, breakfast is shared, and guests are welcomed at the House That Jack Built.
Old Bach and the EveNInG Press Moral Tale
A fragmented verse recalls a bottle thrown at a dog and a sly cupid. It laments a man who ignored press advice, suggesting he might have lived healthily if he had followed guidance and enjoyed water over schnapps. The piece ends with a warning to always read the EveNInG Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bach
Jie
Sly Cupid
Jack
Russian Steamship Kuma Lost With All Aboard In Caspian Gale
The Russian steamship Kuma foundered in a terrible Caspian Sea gale. All on board, including officers crew and passengers, were drowned. The vessel carried treasure worth a million roubles, now a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburgh
Caspian Sea
Deerpark Encampment Oath Steady With Officern, Port Jervis
Port Jervis segment reports the semi annual election of officers for Deerpark Encampment No. 46 L O O F. Elected: Doty as Patriarch Wil gh Pete as J M Conner Senior Warden Peter Fetz Scribe Christian Weigand Treasurer John Sharp Junior Warden David Bennet Fin Scribe L B Resencrance Peter Zahn Geo Fryer Trustees Installation set for Monday evening January 8.
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Port Jervis
Deerpark
Jervis
Folae Doty
I. Wil
Petes
J. M. Conner
Peter Fetz
Christian Weigand
Treas
John Sharp
David Bennet
Fin
Resencrance
Peter Zahn
Geo. Fryer
Trustees
Change of Landlords at Union House Inn
Change of landlords reports Mr Charles Cromwell leasing the Union House from Warren Finch and taking possession with the New Year. Cromwell brings notable hotel keeping experience to his new duties at the Union House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cromwell
Monhagen House
Warren Finch
Young Named Senatorial Door Keeper Nominee
Col. H. B Young of this place was nominated at the Albany caucus on Monday night for one of the Senate door keepers, a position he has filled before. If all appointees are as faithful, judicious and earnest Republicans as Col. Young the Senate will be well officered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. H. B Young
Albany
Senate
Col. Y
Nabby's Return Brings Quiet Hope to small-town couple
Nabby, weary of a dependent husband Josiah, rekindles home life after his return with a peace offering teapot. She admits harsh judgments, but they reconcile, choosing practical contentment over ideal promises as they grow older together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nabby
Si Gould
Josiah
Lucifer
Britannia
Mrs. Hosley
Fire calamity gratitude from Chicago letter writer
A Chicago relief letter thanks donors for support after the great fire. J A Van Duzer describes witnessing severe housing strain and ongoing need for fuel and clothing while food remains abundant, and expresses hope the disaster will not recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Eorrors
Chicago
Printers’ Union
J. A. van Duzer
Legislature Chooses Henry Smith as Speaker in Albany Caucus
The Legislature met in Albany as Republican Assembly caucus backed Henry Smith of Albany for speaker by a narrow margin over Alvord of Onondaga. Underwood of Albany elected clerk. Senate caucus elected James Terwilliger. The governor sent a lengthy message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Republican Assembly
Henry Smith
Alvord
Onondaga
Underwood
Conkling
Smith
Senate
James Terwilliger
Masonic Officers Named Across Hudson River Lodges In Newburgh Area
The piece lists officers for Hudson River Lodge No. 609 in Newburgh Port Jervis Lodge No. 328 Wallkill Lodge No. 627 Harmony Lodge No. 23 and Warwick Lodge No. 544 F and A M. Officers include W M Fred Wiltsie Ab. Kirkman W M Port Jervis Chas Branch Treas L L Adams Sec and others with roles such as D D Chaps J Ws and tiler. Bro Wiltsie also received a gold watch and chain valued at five hundred dollars from the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River Lodge
Newburgh
W. G. Fred. Wiltsie
W. M
Robert C. Bancroft
C. Frank Brown
J. W
J. H. H. Chapman
Treas
J. W. Ostrom Lee
John Brown
D. D
J. B. Wakely
Col
Wm. D. Dickey
John Gornon
Bro
Wiltsie
Port Jervis Lodge
Abraham Kirkman
O. P. Johnson
Chas. T. Branch
Montgomery
D. C. Carvey
E. EK. Pinney
N. Sams
Harmony Lodge
A. M
Newton
N. J
John T. Stewart
George Hardin
Robert T. Johnson
Alfred B. Hockenberry
S. D
John B Drake
Hiram ©. Clark
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Orange County
N. Y
Stivers & Kessinger
Minnie Groo
Judge Low
R. VanDurer
T. N. Little
B. W Shaw
J. A. Wallace
Stephen Sayre
H. Dusenberry
David Robinson
Col. Wells
Dr. Royce
C. Bouton
D L. Taylor
B. F. Gordon
A. Sease
I. O. Beattie
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company No
Bridget
Nabby’s
Straight
Masonic
Warwick Lodge
F& AM
John Cowdrey
Theodore H Cooper
John McWilliams
John Sayre
Treaurer
J E DuMond
Samuel J Stewart
Edson Shorter
C B Vanderwort
Charles Baker
Maurice Hoyt
William June
Marshal
E A Ryer
Tyler
John G. Knapp
James H. Holly
John Sutton
Ned Buntline
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