Middletown Evening Press Early 1872 Publication Details
The Middletown Evening Press in Orange County is issued every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at five o'clock with offices in Gothic Hall. Subscriptions and delivery priced at ten cents weekly or four cents per issue. mail rates: four dollars a year, two dollars for six months, one dollar for three months. Postage fifteen cents per quarter. Tar Oxanoe County weekly issue released Friday mornings at two dollars per year, payments by canoe orders, subscriptions and advertising handled by STIVERS & Lae in Middletown.
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Middletown
Orange County
Gothic Hall
Mippletown
Oxanoe County Weekly
Stivers & Lae
Notice of Middletown Newsdealer appointment
Mr A B Deming Newsdealer Bookseller ac named general agent for the Middletown Evening Press in Middletown with charge of village delivery and collections every two weeks. Single copies of the current issue cost four cents at Deming Morgan Sloat Wall’s.
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A. B. Deming
Middletown
Mr. Greeley Testimony On Custom House Influence In Orange County
Senatorial inquiry into Custom House abuses reveals Greeley accusing officials of traveling state wide to steer delegates for the Conkling faction. The piece notes local Orange County figures like Jeremiah Drew and debates whether county control exists, with supporting and counter arguments about Drew’s actual influence. An Erie rail collision report follows, describing a Greycourt wreck and subsequent line congestion.
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Greeley
Senate
Custom House
Conkling
United States
Albany
Jeremiah Drew
Orange County
Jerry
Mr. Greeley
Assembly
Drew
No State Funds For Sectarian Charities Advocated
The state has financed sectarian schools charities and churches, totaling about $2,031,000 over five years. About $251,000 funded charitable schools tied to Roman Catholic churches. A constitutional amendment should bar all public funds from sectarian charities, forbidding any charitable institution not directly state run from receiving public treasury money.
Straw Nominated for Governor by New Hampshire Republicans
The New Hampshire Republicans nominate Hon. E. A. Straw of Manchester for governor and Democratic candidate Governor Weston is the rival. Senator Wilson of Massachusetts spoke in support, praising the administration. The platform endorses the administration and seeks General Grant's renomination as the Republican standard bearer.
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New Hampshire
E. A. Straw
Manchester
Weston
Straw
Wilson
Massachusetts
General Grant
Fearful near-miss on Orange County Express derailment
The report recalls a near disaster when a train ran off the track on Friday night risking collision with a second freight and the disabled cars. Conductor Harring leaped to signal an approaching train with a lamp, his quick actions preventing catastrophe.
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Erie
Greycourt
Marvin
Orange County Express
Turners
Harring
Notable Local Figures See Change in Roles and Health in Port Jervis
Personal notes reveal Jacob Swartwout of Port Jervis begins a visit to Toledo Ohio on a Friday. Thomas Cornell of Rondout elected a Director of the Wallkill Valley Railroad in place of C L Kierstead of Kingston who resigned. John B Jervis, engineer of the Delaware and Hudson Canal and Port Jervis namesake, now living in Rome Oneida County. Rev Dr Seward confined to his room with nervous prostration and typhoid fever. Rev Mr Harvey preaches in his stead and is unable to officiate next Sabbath.
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Thomas Cornell
Rondout
Wallkill Valley Railroad Company
C. L. Kierstead
Kingston
John B. Jervis
Delaware & Hudson Canal
Port Jervis
Rome
Oneida Co
Seward
Harvey
Protective Council Meeting Near Port Jervis
OU A M Protective Council No 2 0 held a Monday evening session with State Counsellor Mr Lane and Brooklyn Gazette representative Mr Chapin among about fifteen visiting councils. They head to Port Jervis for today’s State Council meeting. The order reports strong growth with 28 councils in the state and about 800 in Pennsylvania.
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A. M. Protective Council
Lane
Chapin
The
Brooklyn Gazette
Port Jervis
Pennsylvania
Union Prayer Meetings at St Pauls Church Chapel
Religious note reports large attendance at the Union Prayer Meetings Monday and Tuesday mornings and urges merchants to close for an hour. It mentions the Western Convocation clergy meeting at Grace Church with 11 A M service and 7 P M missionary service featuring Bishop Potter and others.
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St. Paul's Church Chapel
Grace Church
Potter
Train derailed at Hampton and collision near Unionville Junction
On Monday afternoon an engine and nine coal cars ran off a switch at Hampton, blocking the track for hours. A following train failed to see a flag and could not stop in time. Earlier that day a slight collision occurred east of Unionville Junction between the gravel train and another due to misunderstood orders.
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Hampton
Unionville Junction
Leap year hop sparking attention at Empire Hall
With prayer week, no Hop of the Bachelors at Empire Hall Friday evening. Rumor says the leap year hop will invert roles with the ladies paying all bills and men relegated to seats along the wall for attention.
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Empire Hall
Tinmen Wanted and Firemen Election Notice
Tinmen wanted in an advertisement. Next month the firemen will elect officers. Union services will be held in St Pauls Chapel daily 9 to 10 during the week of prayer. Erie trains draped in mourning for James Fisk Jr former VP and Comptroller. Observing the week of prayer may do good and cannot do harm.
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St. Paul's M. E
Erie
James Fisk, Jr
Warwick Water Celebration Delayed to Wednesday
The Warwick Water celebration is postponed to Wednesday. Excursion tickets will depart from Newburgh Goshen Middletown Port Jervis Montgomery Walden and Grey Court to Warwick with rotor plans and extensive arrangements to ensure a creditable and enjoyable event. Notable local activities include singing classes by Prof. R A Wheat and a benefit concert by the Choral Union featuring Geo J King Esq. A fire destroyed a house on Hubert Benedict property, displacing a widow and family with an estimated loss of 300.
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Warwick
Newburgh
Goshen
Middletown
Port Jervis
Montgomery
Walden
Greycourt
Rotors
Erie
New York
R. A. Wheat
Edenville
Choral Union of
Geo. J. King
John G. Saxe
The
Baptist Church
Geo. W. Sanford
Hubert Benedict
Jonas Youman
Conklin
Port Jervis Notes Include Arrest, Accidents and Local Finance
Thomas Roessell a former Harlem Railroad fireman was arrested in New York on December 20 and brought to Port Jervis on charges of selling a false time account against the Erie Railway Co. He pled guilty before Justice Dutcher and awaits transfer to Goshen jail with $500 bail. The National Bank of Port Jervis declared a four percent semi annual dividend payable after January. J L Bonnell bought a George street house and lot for 3500 dollars. John Glossing died after his head was crushed on the Penn Coal Co railway. Farmer Stanton of Finchville was injured after his wagon tipped when a locomotive frightened his horse. his daughter was badly hurt and hospitalized. Stanton's condition improving while his daughter remains critical.
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Port Jervis
Thomas Roessell
Harlem
Erie
New York
Erie Railway Co
C. L. Rosecrans
Justice Dutcher
Goshen
J. L. Bonnell
George Street
L. E. Carr
John Glossing
Penn, Coal Co
Stanton
Finchville
Otisville Church Revival Gains Converts At Altar
The M. E. Church in Otisville reports growing revival power with evening preaching except Mondays. Fifty profess conversion and fourteen were mourning at the altar on Wednesday. Families rejoice as members cooperate with the pastor.
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Otisville
M. E. Church
Fall of Rock Delays Tunnel Completion
A major rock fall occurred in the tunnel on Sunday and again on Monday, dumping about 800 cubic yards. Supt. Masten remains confident a train will pass through by the 15th despite the setback.
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Masten
Fire Destroys Corner Building in Newburgh
A Friday evening blaze on the corner of Robinson and Western avenues in Newburgh destroyed a building after hydrants froze. Firemen thawed the lines with a steam engine. Loss set at 1400 dollars with 600 dollars insured.
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Newburgh
Robinson and
Western Avenues
Installation of Midland Chapter 240 Officers
The officers elect of Midland Chapter No 240 were duly installed on Monday evening. The installation ceremonies were performed by L L Adams M E P H P of Neversink Chapter 186 of Port Jervis.
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Midland
L. L. Adams
Neversink
Port Jervis
Brain Captured. The Bear Shot by Samuel Rysdyk in Greenwood NJ
A tale from Greenwood New Jersey reports Samuel Rysdyk shooting and killing Brain after dream guidance led to the encounter. The incident details a nocturnal pursuit and fatal outcome tied to a vision or omen.
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Brain
Big Bear
Greenwood
N. J
Samuel Rysdyk
Debate Over Depot Location in Wickham Avenue Case
A letter argues for Main Street as the proper depot site over Wickham Avenue citing safer Erie crossings at Main Street, better access for goods and passengers, and the need for convenient milk and freight transfers to ensure Midland cannot beat the Erie. The writer contends Midland must offer equal patronage and warns against forcing travel to Wickham Avenue.
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Wickham Avenue
Main Street
Erie
Paterson
North Street
Ihs
Midland
Paris
Railroad Avenue
Beattie Avenue
Myrtle Avenue
Charles Street
Academy Avenue
Benton Avenue
East Avenue
Roberta
Orchard Streets
Guburban
The
Depot Location Debate and Valuation for Midland
The letter argues for placing the Midland depot on the northerly side while opposing Wickham Avenue at Main Street. It claims the Maine Street site offers balanced competition, ample ground, and better opportunities for transshipment and milk traffic, asserting Wickham would hurt the depot’s success.
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Main Street
Midland
Wickham Avenue
Maine 1
Diary of Current Events Highlights from the Era
The summary lists varied events including progress of the Prince of Wales, a hail storm at Portemouth, petitions in the French Assembly, South Africa annexation protests, Admire! Polo as minister to Washington, labor troubles in Belgium, a quarrel between U.S. Secretary Fish and Spanish Minister, anti rent tensions in Chicago, a physician murdered in Washington, a Nelsonville coal strike, stage robberies in California, Fisk assassination developments, Hepworth’s religious shift, Stewart before a Senate inquiry, a pending hanging in Sleepy Hollow, Hugo defeated in France, and Senate and House actions on taxes and reforms. multiple health, weapon, and political items are noted along with financial and gas events.
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Prince of Wales
Portemouth
Free States of South Africa
Great Britain
Polo
Washington
Belgium
Fish
Senor Roberts
Chicago
Nelsonville
Ohio
California
Laura D. Pair
James Fisk, Jr
Grand Central Hotel
Edward & Stokes
Fisk
Stokes
George IL. Hepworth
Alexander J. Stewart
Senate Investigating Committee
Huckhout
Sleepy Hollow
Sandringham
Motacca Islands
Victor Hugo
Cespedes
Cuba
Senate
Schurz
New York Times
Fenton
Mass
Grant
New Orleans
Grand Opera House
New Haven
Brattleboro
Custom House
Burroughs
Paterson
N.J
Libby Garrabrant
van Winkle Bogert
John Cochrane
Board of Aldermen
End of the Rochester Riot Howard Pleads Guilty
Howard of Rochester pleads guilty in a Rochester case and is sentenced to twenty years hard labor at Auburn State Prison. The court asserts the sentence will satisfy justice and prevent bloodshed. The victim’s condition is expected to improve. Howard arrived at Avonburg prison and greeted onlookers with defiant gestures.
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Howard
Avonburn
N. Y
Rochester
Baptist Church Trustees Elected and Oyster Supper Planned
In Greenville the annual church election chose 8 W. Jones and A W Ferguson for two years and G A Durland with B M Cheesman for three years. Coe Manning was re elected president and A W Ferguson secretary. An Oyster Supper at B M Cheesman’s home on Tuesday evening Jan 23 will fund a library for the Sunday school, weather permitting.
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Greenville
The
Baptist Church
W. Jones
A. W. Ferguson
G. A. Durland
M. Cheesman
Coe Manning
Baptist Sunday School
Hearted Buntline at Bull's Opera House Talk
Buntline presents a humor filled lecture titled Afloat and Ashore at Bull's Opera House Tuesday evening January 16. Doors open 7 tickets 35 and 50 cents with show starting at 7:45.
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Buntline
Bull’s Opera House
James Fisk Murder Shocks City at Grand Central Hotel
Edward S. Stokes is named as the assassin in the Fisk murder at Grand Central Hotel. The report describes Stokes arranging an ambush, pursuing Fisk, and being arrested on the spot, with details of the afternoon steps from court to Delmonico’s and the chase through Broadway.
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James Fisk
Grand Central Hotel
Edwards. Stokes
Marsfield
Fisk
Fifty-seventh Street
Edward
Stokes
Mrs. Mansfield
John McKeon
Fellows
Mansfield
Mrs. Williams
Twenty-third Street
Fellows Coupe
Delmonico’s
Chambers Street
Broadway
Grand
the Oyer and Toomines
Mrs. Manefield
Col. James Fisk Jr Struts To Grand Central In Luxe Entrances
A vivid scene follows Col. James Fisk Jr as he arrives at 4 o'clock in front of the Grand Central Hotel home of the Moss family. He exits his coach with a confident stride, noting the ladies entrance and inquiring if Mrs Moss is present as pages indicate continued reporting on a rival in Josie Mansfield’s affections.
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Fisk
Ledlow Street
Stokes
Erie Railway
Twenty-third Street
Eighth Avenue
Col. Fisk
Grand Central Hotel
Broadway
Fourteenth Street
Erie
Moss
Justice Bixby
Josie Mansfield
Col
James Fisk, Jr
Redmond
Mra. Moss
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