Deming Named General Agent for Middletown Evening Paper
Mr A B Deming Newsdealer Bookseller 2c is general agent for the Mippetown Evening Parss in Middletown and will oversee village delivery and collections. Collections every two weeks. Single copies of the Middle Town Evening Paes sold at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore for four cents.
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Middletown
IppLeTown
Mall
Orange County
A. B. Deming
Mippetown Evening Parss
Deming
Vail
No Mortgage on the Farm
Poem by Joan I. Yates reflecting on freeing the farm from debt and celebrating Independence Day. It narrates a couple and their family efforts to lift the mortgage, thanking God for being out of debt and envisioning modest celebration despite hardship. The verse blends rural life with patriotic sentiment and gratitude.
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Mary
Surrender to the Mob Over Orange Parade ban in New York
The piece accuses Tammany officials and Police Superintendent Kelso of bowing to Irish Catholic mob pressure by prohibiting the Orange procession while allowing St. Patrick’s Day Catholic marches. It denounces the administration as cringing and insolent to law-abiding citizens. It laments the state of free America under such governance.
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New York City
Tammany
Kelso
Mayor Hall
America
Republicans Poised to Sweep State Says Troy Times
The Troy Times characterizes the Democratic administration as a failed reform effort marked by profligate spending and corrupt partisan acts. It argues the Republicans hold a favorable political position and should campaign with a resolve to win.
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Troy Times
Republican Party
Impressions of Strangers Urge Newburgh Hotel Revival
The article argues Newburgh needs a first class hotel to attract visitors and grow. It cites Hon. Lewis Beach and Double A Ecks, urges forming a stock company, and warns current accommodations harm the town. It emphasizes hotels as drivers of growth and civic prestige.
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Lewis Beach
Newburgh
Double A. Ecks
U. Ecks
Warwick Educator Appointed Middletown Superintendent
At a Monday Board of Education meeting Dr. H Warren of Warwick was unanimously elected Superintendent of Public Schools of Middletown and Principal of the Academic Department. Mr L C Wilder of Monroe was named Principal of the Intermediate Department. Warren previously led the Warwick Public School and Wilder is praised by judges of his teaching.
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Board of Education
H. Warren
Warwick
Middletown
L. C. Wilder
Monroe
Warren
Wilder
Last Festival of the Season at Empire Hall
The First Baptist Church Sunday School young ladies host an ice cream and berry festival at Empire Hall on Thursday evening July 13. Proceeds aid the Sunday School, with Prof. Ross and wife singing at intervals. If stormy, the event moves to Friday evening.
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First Baptist Church
Empire Hall
Ross
Personal news and local updates from the village
Aleck Taylor, formerly of the Taylor House, has bought a fine residence in Newburgh. Senator Graham is back and using crutches after a bad ankle sprain, now improving. Mr. J. M. Matthews has returned to Babylon to enjoy sea air and fish for bluefish.
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Aleck Taylor
Taylor
Newburgh
Senator Graham
J. M. Matthews
Babylon
Lightning Strikes Two Homes Cause Fire and Damage
A barn and hay house belonging to James Houston near Florida village were struck by lightning Sunday evening and burned with a large hay supply. Earlier Saturday afternoon a Sugar Loaf house was struck during tea, injuring several occupants but causing no further damage.
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James Houston
Florida
Sugar Loaf
Nature's Fireworks Spanning Night Sky Over July Weekend
Those unable to witness the usual July 4th pyrotechnics were treated to a brilliant celestial display Sunday night. The skies glowed with a grand and rare show, followed by refreshing showers that continued through the night, leaving spectators in awe.
Bank dividends declared by local banks
The Middletown National Bank declares a semi annual dividend of five percent free from all taxes. The Wallkill National Bank declares four percent free from all taxes. The First National matches the last named dividend.
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Middletown National Bank
Wallkill National Bank
First National
Fire destroys Titus chair factory at Unionville
On Saturday afternoon about 4 30 Robt Titus chair factory at Unionville burned entirely. The stove pipe caused the blaze consuming shop and stock. Loss not yet learned and no insurance.
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Robt. Titus
Unionville
Huckleberries Boost Midland Revenue From Rail Transport
On Monday 56 bushels of huckleberries were carried over the Midland. If this pace continues the revenue from fruit traffic may soon cover the road's running expenses.
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Midland
Presbyterian church of Liberty dedicated for worship
The Presbyterian church of Liberty will be dedicated to the worship of God on Thursday. Rev. Chas Beattie of Middletown will preach the dedicatory sermon.
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Presbyterian Church of Liberty
God
Chas, Beattie
Middletown
Catholic Group Warns of Possible Riots in New York
The Ancient Order of Hibernians plan a bloody riot if Orangemen march tomorrow. Authorities have prepared to prevent clashes. Catholic clergy urged avoidance of Orangemen and called on parishioners to keep others away to avert a public disgrace.
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Order of
Hibernians
New York
Orangemen
Appointments Made by Board of Trustees at July Meetings
At a special meeting on July 3, Lewis H. Parsons and Cooper De Gray were named Special Police for Hillside Cemetery to serve on the Sabbath and other days directed by the cemetery president. A regular meeting on July 10 confirmed Col. Morgan L. Sproat as water works overseer with special police powers, noting his prior service as Street Commissioner and promising vigilant supervision of the water system.
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Board of Trustees
Lewis H. Parsons
Cooper de Gray
Hillside Cemetery
Morgan L. Sproat
Col. Sproat
Publications and magazines highlighted in contemporary notices
The item lists several periodicals and pamphlets including a Saratoga editorial convention report pamphlet by Publications George P. Rowell & Co. Aldine July issue with a large Konigasee cut. James Sutton & Co. Boston Lyceum Magazine July and Household magazine for American housewives. Also Missisquoi Spring water pamphlet by George Hl. Seybolt and The Graphic London newspaper available at depots.
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George P. Rowell & Co
Saratoga
Association
Aldine
Konigasee
James Sutton & Co
Liberty St
New York
Boston Lyceum
George E. Crowell & Co
Brattleboro
George Hl. Seybolt
Missisquoi
Vermont
Graphic
London
Middletown Real Estate Auctions and New Owner Shift
The Middletown Press reports the East Main street dwelling of James Finch sold at auction for 4700 dollars to Lewis B. Scott. Alex Taylor, former Taylor House proprietor, buys the Bradley Mansion and Grounds on Gidney Avenue for about 14000 dollars, replacing earlier cost estimates near 25000 for the mansion and outbuildings.
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Middletown
James Finch
East Main St
M. Lewis Clark
Lewis B. Scott
Newburgh Telegraph
Alex. Taylor
Taylor
Our City
George Lawson
Bradley
City Terrace
Gidney Avenue
Middletown Cricket Club Social At Wallkill House
The Middletown Cricket Club held a social gathering at Wallkill House last Thursday after their game. Songs and remarks united America and England in a pleasant, appreciative mood aided by Secretary Robert Higham and President William Dawson.
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Middletown Cricket Club
Wallkill House
America
England
Robert Higham
William Dawson
Mystery Passenger Refuses Fare On Saratoga Line
The Poughkeepsie Eagle reports a late editorial trip to Saratoga ended with an Orange County quill and his wife aboard. The conductor demanded fare. the pass did not cover his wife. An argument followed and Orange County left the train at Fishkill to reach home via Newburgh.
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Poughkeepsie
Saratoga
Orange County
Fishkill
Newburgh
Letters From The People At A M E Zion Church
The A M E Zion Church reports the frame of its pew church is underway and a payment will be made once the building is enclosed. They plan to ask friends for help next week to continue the work, with Mr John H Little handling the contracting work.
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John H. Little
Vergennes
John G. Saxe
U. S
Edmunds
Middletown
F. W. Stowell
Great
Vermont Central Railroad
Burlington
Ogdensburg
N. Y
ST. Albans
Brockville
Gananoque
Clayton
St. Lawrence
New Orleans Handmaid Burns Mosquito Bar Causing Destruction
A New Orleans servant attempted to burn a mosquito bar to kill mosquitoes and accidentally destroyed the bar along with the bed bedding and a block of houses.
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New Orleans
A Magdalen's Death On The Fall River Route
An eyewitness tale aboard Fisk's Fall River Line recounts a young woman in elegant dress who talks with the captain before leaping overboard. Her shoreline disappearance prompts a search, while the passengers reflect on sorrow and a note found in her reticule pleading for release.
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Capital
Fisk's
Fall River
Boston
Fisk
New York
Best Season for Buying Coal Warns Households and Dealers
The Tribune argues it is wise for households and large buyers to purchase winter coal now. It advises securing contracts with reputable dealers for monthly allotments at fixed prices, notes summer coal’s lower dust and better weight, and warns against unreliable promises from careless sellers.
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the Tribune
New Store Opens Depot for Howe Shuttle Sewing Machine
D. G. Carey & Co has rented Starr's building on Main Street opposite Eaton and Russell's office and established a depot for the Howe Shuttle Sewing Machine. See advertisement in another column.
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D. G. Carey & Co
Starr
Main Street
Eaton & Russell
Howe
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Middletown Evening Press
Gothic Hall
Termes
Stivers & Kessing Middletowrs
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Joan I. Yates
Dell
Besay
Gabe Peer Duster
Casey Property
Seed Ady
A.M. E. Zion Church
Dear Press
Lake Champlain
Thousand Islands
Canada
Lake George
Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad
Fort Edward
Glens Falls
Baffin's Bay
Whitehall
Green
Adirondacks
Crown Point
Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen
Plattsburgh
Champlain
Arnold
Macdonough
Burlington, VT
Democratic Party
Rouse’s Point
Ogdensburg & Champlain
Malone
Franklin Co
Prescott
Custom House
C. J. Hynes
Kingston
Dawe
Tuk
Lawrence
People’s Line
Albany
New York Central Railroad
Eastern Division
Z. C. Priest
Cape Vincent
Rome
Watertown
J. W. Monk
Wisconsin
Shaws & McQuaid
Oregon
Titusville
United States
H. Buink
Board of Water Commissioners
Nathan Goble
E. P. Wheeler
Washington St
Washington Patriot
Gorham
Denton
Mercury
Maria Owens
Westtown
Magdalen
Sam
COAS
Imer
Huying
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