Deming Named General Agent For Middletown Evening Press
Mr A B Deming Newsdealer Bookseller is the general agent for the Middletown Evening Press in Middletown and will oversee village delivery and collections every two weeks. Single copies sell for four cents at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore.
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Middletown
Orange County
Gothic Hall
Middletown Evening Press
Orange County Press
Everiday
Stivers & Kessing
N. Y
A. B. Deming
Middletown Evening Pxgass
Deming’s
Vail
Distinguished Visitor Major Hotchkiss Visits Middletown
Major Nelson H. Hotchkiss traveling agent for the Chesapeake and Ohio and Richmond and York River Railroads, famed editor's life sketch notes, and his Virginian ties. He promotes northern and southern unity and invites farmers mechanics and capitalists to Virginia. Local notices list residents and events including J H Burns earning a BA from St Francis Xavier College.
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Hotchkiss
Nelson H. Hotchkisss
Chesapeake and Ohio
Richmond
York River
Virginia
Dansville
N. Y
Maj. Hotchkiss
Windsor
Broome County
West Branch
Susquehanna River
Cambray
Clearfield
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Cherry Tree
Bradley Waller
Marietta
Tioga County
Seth Daggett
Hale
Hearty
Delaware
Deposit
Howling Wilderness
N. Y. & E. Railway Company
Asher Tyler
Elmira
Hotchiss
New York
Major Hotchkiss
Jeff Davis
North
South
Erie
New York Central
New
Union
Horse Disease Disrupts New York Car Travel
The horse disease severely disrupts travel as cars skip routes and stages run infrequently. The Fourth Avenue Railroad Company reports ninety cases with ten fatalities. The disease, cerebro spinal meningitis, has spread from Brooklyn to Suffolk County, killing many horses despite veterinary efforts.
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New York
Fourth Avenue Railroad Company
Brooklyn Car Companies
Suffolk County
Daring Highway Robbery Reported Near Go shen
Albert Gurnee, an employee of William Goldsmith living in West Division Go shen, was knocked down near his barn at about 10 PM on Tuesday and robbed of a $10 pocket-book and a $70 note dated November 5 1870. The assailant was not caught and the note’s payment has been stopped.
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The
Independent
Albert Gurnee
William Goldsmith
West Division
Goshen
Kerosene chandelier accident injures billiard room owner
John Sturtz pried open a chandelier over a billiard table on Wednesday night. A faulty fastening let lamps fall and shatter, spilling kerosene that caught fire. He suffered facial and hand burns as the table covering and cushions burned, but the flames were quickly smothered.
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John Sturtz
Mr. Sturtz
Oshen
Foot Race in High Circles
Mr. George Owen visited yesterday and may race in town. He plans a grand foot race involving Senator Graham and Mr. Hiram Brink for a charitable or public purpose. Owen says he is practicing daily and improving, despite crutches.
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George Owen
Senator Graham
Hiram Brink
George
Science and the Bible Lecture Series Opens on Egyptology
The Rev. John Moore presents the first of three lectures on Science and the Bible at 8 p.m. in the Second Presbyterian Church Lecture Room. Egyptology is the topic tonight with geology to follow tomorrow. Tickets are one dollar in advance or at the door fifty cents for single admission.
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John Moore
Second Presbyterian Church
Deming
Goshen Men Win Contract for Gate House and Dam
The contract for building the Gate House and Storage Reservoir Dam was awarded to Wm. M. Sayer of Goshen and Edgar Hudber of Rondout. The pipe laying contract remains unawarded. The Goshen National Bank declared a 5 percent semi annual dividend.
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Goshen
Wm. M. Sayer
Edgar Hudber
Rondout
Goshen National Bank
Temperature readings at North Street Drug Store
Evening pros report in the standard thermometer at Me Monagle & Rogers shows July 11 temperatures with hourly values from 6 AM to 9 PM. Readings range from the low 80s to over 110 degrees at 9 PM.
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Monagle & Rogers
North-st
Midland Building for Sale by Public Auction
Mr. E. P. Wheeler will sell at public auction on Saturday July 15 the Buck Saw Factory building that must be moved to clear space for the Midland Railroad.
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Midland
E. P. Wheeler
Buck
Midland Railroad
Second Letter from Rev Harvey Arrives from Across Ocean
The 2d letter from Rev. Mr. Harvey has been received and will appear in Saturday's Evening Press. Readers may anticipate the message detailing his across ocean journey and reflections.
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Mr. Harvey
Ocean
Co operative Knife Company Formed in Ellenville
A new knife making cooperative is organized in Ellenville with capital of 25000 dollars and fifty members including thirty families. If operations start, all members plan to relocate to Ellenville. Most workers are currently employed at the Naugatuck Works in Naugatuck Connecticut.
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Co-operative Knife Company
Ellenville
Naugatuck Works
Naugatuck
Fire destroys Major Houston barn in Florida village
A barn and an adjacent wagon house at Major James K. Houston’s Florida property were struck by lightning on Sunday evening and burned with about fifty tons of hay and farming implements. Loss estimated at $4,000 with $600 insured. The fire, saved by valiant efforts, prompted plans to revive the village fire engine project.
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Houston
Florida
James K. Houston
Local Farmland Sales Near Waverly and Greenville
Hiram Thomas sold eighty acres near the Southern Central Junction, Waverly to Charles L. Anthony of New York City and partners for 200 dollars per acre. Bert Hayden sold eleven acres to the same buyers at 200 dollars per acre. The group now holds 608 acres in the Ithaca area. John Fairweather sold forty acres in Greenville to Elizabeth Coyle for 3000 dollars. Patrick Coyle, via A Chapman, sold sixty four acres in Greenville to Emma Fairweather for 7000 dollars.
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Middletown Press
Hiram Thomas
Waverly
Charles L. Anthony
New York City
James Fritcher
Howard Elmer
R. A. Elmer
Bert’ Hayden
Same
Ithaca
Central
John Fairweather
Elizabeth Coyle
Greenville
Price
A. Chapman
Patrick Coyle
Emma Fairweather
Flagging Stone The Ament of Business Done in Sullivan County
The Watchman reports that during June the New York Pennsylvania Blue Stone Company shipped 340 car loads of stone from Pond Eddy and other M and P points. It paid out about $40,000 to county parties. The stone trade in Sullivan County appears to generate at least $65,000 monthly, nearing a yearly rate of one million dollars.
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N. Y
Pennsylvania Blue Stone Company
Pond Eddy
Ancient plow exhibit at Terwilliger’s hotel shows 1826 craft
An old plow made in 1826 by Jonathan Wilkinson for James B. Marshall of Evansville was displayed at Terwilliger's hotel. The wood parts are white oak with pinned joints and a wrought iron shear. Critics say farmers today could not match such a implement, noting its curved land side and overall good preservation.
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Ellenville Journal
Terwilliger’s Hotel
Jonathan Wilkinson
James B. Marshall
Evansville
John Mance
General Jeffs Tales From Brownsville General Davin
United States Army officer General C. Davin recalls humorous anecdotes from Brownsville Texas when he was a lieutenant. He tells of a man who claimed perfect knowledge after eating Goshen butter and of a comment about the Natural Bridge of Virginia tied to his father’s $200 sinking fund.
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Jeff. C. Davin
United States Army
Brownsville
Texas
Goshen
Virginia
Viaduct Road Project Details at Ground Level
The article explains the Viaduct Road will run about twenty five feet above ground on brick arches with iron ribs and elegant columns. Beneath the arches space will house stores and markets on both sides of the line.
Officers elected at Pioneer Council K of O Otisville
At the semi annual election held Saturday evening August 8 the Pioneer Council Knights of Pythias chose W D Northrup as W P J Northrup as W A D Barton as P W P C Blizzard as Rec C Ketchum as Treas J Henneburgh as Mar and J Simons as Serg for the coming term.
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Pioneer Council
K. of O
W. D. Northrup
W. P
J. Northrup
W. A
D. Barton
C. Blizzard
C. Ketchum
Treas
J. Henneburgh
J. Simons
English Boy Rescues.Child From Water in Virginia
Joshua Hurst of our village on a tour in Chuckaduck Virginia plunged into rough waters to rescue a child from a watery grave. While the father and onlookers stood frightened on shore he battled the current and saved the child after a hard struggle. The act highlights brave seamanship and quick action.
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Joshua Hurst
Chuckaduck
Christian Sun
Ground broken for Asylum corner stone in town
Jottings note a ground breaking today for the asylum corner stone and reference various local items from a grand parade to municipal politics. The column mentions Welch Hughes White Minstrels, dividend notices, and political tensions around Orangemen and Tammany influence with strong editorial voices.
Surrogate's Court Notices for Wills and Administrations
July 1 Last will and testament of Jesse Greene Greenville executors named Durland Green Doe Green. July 7 Last will and testament of Geo Clark Newburgh executors Geo Clark Augusta Clark Townsend. July 10 Last will and testament of Elizabeth Hawkins Montgomery executor Benj Johnston proctors Wilkin Winfield. June 10 Letters of administration for James R Vail Goshen issued to James Coleman James Hawkins proctor. July 8 Guardianship of Stephen Roberts Greenville issued to Isaac Seybret friend.
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Jesse Greene
Greenville
George H. Durland
Albert Green
Doe Green
Daniel Finn
Proctor
Geo. Clark
Newburgh
Geo
H. Clark
Augusta Clark
T. Powell Townsend
Elizabeth Hawkins
Montgomery
Benj. B. Johnston
J. M. Wilkin
Charles H. Winfield
T. George
E. van Oredall
Richard Kingsland
Hamptonburgh
James R. Vail
Goshen
James C. Coleman
Storm Toll Rises With Dayton Church Collapse and Bridge Deaths
A violent Ohio storm caused multiple fatalities including a Lutheran Church collapse in Dayton and two boys killed at the Washington Street bridge. Additional casualties are reported as the storm aftermath spreads. Tad Lincoln is seriously ill in Chicago with dropsy, and the Civil Service Commission may adjourn this week for fall reconsideration of pending business.
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Ohio
Dayton
Washington St. Bridge
Washington
Tad Lincoln
President Lincoln
Chicago
Civil Service Commission
Wey
The Terrible Day of the Tammany Slaughter in New York
A Wednesday Orange Parade on Twenty-ninth Street sparked a mob clash with police. Shots fired from windows and roofs. bricks and stones hurled at officers. Dozens killed and hundreds wounded as troops opened fire, leaving bodies and casualties along the avenue.
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New York
McCloskey
Preas
Tammany Ring
Kelso
Orangemen
Twenty-ninth-st
Eighth Ave
Orange Lodge
Twenty-ninth Street
Varian
Edward Ketchum Interred at Rural Cemetery in Albany
Edward Ketchum, noted for Wall Street forgeries and financial collapses, was interred Monday at Rural Cemetery. The Albany Knickerbocker recalls his rise as a once prominent Wall Street figure who ended life a broken down speculator after forgery, prison, and failures.
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Wall St
New York
Albany Knickerbocker
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Shore
J. G. Oakley
St. Paul’s Church
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J. H. Burns
College of St. Francis Xavier
Surdam
Sullivan County
Otisville
Pincus Straussman
Pennsyl
Vania
Mr. Swan
Welch
Hughes & White
Minstrels
Shaws & McQuoid
Hades
Demarest & Burr
Wm. Fallerton, Jr
Mississippi
News Depot
Vail’s
New York Editorial Association
Saratoga
Overland Monthly
Gov. Hoffman
Tammany Democracy
Tammany
Hall
Ople
Donnybrook
Paris
Elm Park
Archbishop McClaskey
Tweed, Sweeny & Co
Evening Post
New York Times
Surrogate's Court
Wills
Edward Ketchum
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