06 Jan 1872
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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1872
Page
1
The Middletown Evening Press items list weekly delivery at ten cents a week and single copies at four cents. Mail subscriptions run 400 per year, 200 for six months, 100 for three months with quarterly mail postage. Also notes Tax Onanax County weekly issued Friday mornings and advertising address for STIVERS & KESSINGE in Middletown, NY.
Mr A B Deming named general agent for the Middletown Evening Press in Middletown with full charge of village delivery and collections every two weeks. Single copies for sale at Deming's Morgan and Sloat's and Vail's Bookstore for four cents.
Condensed highlights of Gov. Hoffmans message show state debt 20,482,702.62 with wartime obligations at 16.9 million. Capitol building costs near 2.65 million. salt output 8,579,193 bushels. banks, savings institutions, and insurance firms details. pardons issued 84. school funding 9,588,356.87. New York National Guard 24,000. quarantine disease data. canal surplus 981,088.58.
The piece argues there is no reason for war with Spain as both nations seek peaceful settlement and negotiations continue quietly, dismissing alarm as unfounded.
The Committee on investigation reports John C. Brodhead, ex county treasurer of Ulster County, Democratic, is $101000 short in accounts. The findings were presented to the Supervisors.
Messrs. Taylor and Haight have furnished samples of highly artistic printing for review. The collection showcases fine typography and design work likely reflecting current printing crafts.
Last evening the Orange County Express ran off the track just east of the Y junction after a westbound freight backed into the Y and left the switch open. Engineer Hatch halted the train with brakes but the engine and cars left the track. no injuries among passengers. Detention of about five hours occurred before transfer to the Night Express and clearance at dawn.
A railroad workman in Parksville Sull Co. shot himself when his revolver discharged in a pocket. The hip wound is severe but not fatal and recovery is expected. Concurrently surveys assess several Monticello Branch routes with the most feasible option under study. The Midland above Snuff town continues to face contractor delays though gravel work continues at high daily rates. West Midland from Oswego to Walton is complete and will soon extend to Delhi. Rochester papers hail lower fares and freights via Midland and Lake Shore toward New York, shortening distance from the big city.
Personal visits trace back to Friday morning with Senator Madden and Col. Young. Assemblyman Abbott headed to Port Jervis Friday night. Henry W. Wiggins joins Judge Groo as law partner after years in the office, gaining community trust. Albert G. Rogers sails to Europe aboard the Europa from New York for several months. Jesse M. Connor and wife host a New Year's wedding reception in Port Jervis attended by many friends and tokens of regard.
L A Tripp sold a 140 acre farm near Phillipsburgh to Joseph Leonard for 14000 dollars. Leonard then sold his Middletown house and lot to L A Tripp for 5000 dollars.
Worshipful Bro Kalbfus presided as the Masonic Eastern Star degree was conferred last night at Masonic Hall in Port Jervis. A large gathering of Master Masons and thirty to forty ladies, the wives daughters sisters and widows of members, witnessed the ceremony and the ladies saw a veritable goat.
The Musical Association of Goshen numbering about 100 members gives a concert under L. L. Ross at the Court House on Wednesday evening January 17. The Association of Chester plans a concert on Thursday evening January 18 at the Chester M E Church.
Readings from Mc Monagle and Rogers' Standard Thermometer at North Street Drug Store show varying temperatures throughout the day. The early morning and late evening measures indicate significant swings, reflecting notable diurnal changes recorded for the event.
Joel Snider of Pine Bush Orange County claims the name Lady Mills for his bright bay filly foaled May 1871 by Chesrose, he by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, dam a Star mare.
A large gathering surprised Mr and Mrs Walter J Conklin at their new Chester residence on Wednesday night January 3 in a festive celebration.
The newly completed home of Hon. John G. Wilkin on High Street receives high praise for its tasteful exterior and varied angles. Architect J. Sloat and builders Crawford & Malone are lauded for flawless masonry and finish, with James C. Willis noted for landscape planning and a planned fountain to adorn the grounds.
Ulster County report says J. W. Taylor’s Ellenville shop was entered last week and a small amount of nickels from a Sabbath school fund in the clerk’s charge was stolen. A young man, who departed town the following day, is suspected.
A well dressed stranger, unnamed and sane, asked Sheriff Weygant on Tuesday for protection claiming two men pursued him. He remained in custody as the case stays unsolved. The Goshen waterworks reservoir holds seventeen feet of water over five acres, with expansion expected as the dam reaches thirty feet in depth. Pine Island Railroad directors plan to extend the line to the state line to connect with a Midland branch from McAffee’s Corners in New Jersey.
At a Barret Bridge Co meeting Hon Charles St John was chosen President H H Farnum Vice President Francis Marvin Treasurer J L Bonnell Secretary J W Quick not present. Thos Feney, Brink s livery stable worker, was arrested by Livingston Co deputy sheriff for stealing a farmer s horse he had just sold. Deputy Sheriff and Officer Lee assisted, prisoner taken west.
The Telegraph warns the press overreach as it notes a rumored sale to Mr Montanye before confirmation. It suggests Montanye may visit to settle terms, inviting any honest party to join in the discussion.
Patrick Eagan a farmer near Montgomery discovered an attack on his stables on Wednesday morning. An assailant tried to cut off horses ears and released two cows that injured others. Patrick Kellegher, involved in a lawsuit with Eagan, was arrested on suspicion.
Classified notice offers a house and lot for sale. The advertisement appears under the name Gil bert Van Sciver, likely listing property details and contact information.
The Evangelical Alliance announces a week of prayer starting Sunday January 7 with sermons on unity in the Christian Church and continued themes through January 14. Daily topics include thanksgiving for mercies and national relief, intercessory prayers for families schools authorities bishops translators and missions, and prayers for revival of faith and holy zeal.
Various short items include James Parton’s lecture in Newburgh, a 7 percent semi annual dividend declared by the National Bank of Orange County, a winter-driving horse for hire, Mrs. Halstead’s 94 plant varieties, a Grace Church seat sale, Rev. Potter’s rectorship at St. John’s Greenwood, a fatal coal switch accident near Sparrowbush, Midland Depot location notes, Binghamton suing Broome County over sewer costs, tensions among Turners singers, Goshen water works relics found, two fingers amputated from a rail yard accident, a newspaper ethics exchange, and Ned Buntline’s benefit lecture at Bull’s Opera House January 16.
In Corning religious and civic groups stir over dancing being sinful or harmless. A local minister’s ruling against dancing clashes with broad support for its permissibility, sparking community agitation and division.
The Albany Senate names committee chairs across departments from Claims to Public Buildings and Dent issues a bill to let Controller Green raise funds for four months. Debate centers on giving one official broad financial power versus existing checks as lawmakers warn of potential misuse and political rings. Both Houses adjourn until Jan 9.
The Monday introduction of New Year's calls in a fully loaded four-horse wagon drew mixed opinions. Visitors arriving in battalions could become troublesome without prior arrangement, and the innovation was seen as more breach than improvement.
The Elmira Daily Gazette lauds Senator Mappen as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Railroads and a firm Erie ally, noting his ability to counter schemes by the English King and their sympathizers. It also commends Adden as an active experienced legislator.
A first person reminiscence recounts Copper Stocks by Satis & De Trop, a State street firm. The narrator describes lavish speculation, rings and pools, large copper mine and oil stock schemes, and fortunes won and risked. He details partnership with Satis, lavish promotions, and a growing personal fixation on Ruth Camrell as financial schemes flourish.
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