Middletown Evening Press Subscription Rates
The Middletown Evening Press will be delivered by carriers to village subscribers at ten cents a week. Four cents for single copies. Mail subscriptions: four hundred dollars per year, two hundred for six months, one hundred for three months. Postage by mail fifteen cents a quarter. The Orange County Press weekly issue costs two hundred dollars per year, advance. Address subscriptions and ads to Stivers & Kessing, Middletown, N Y.
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Middletown
Orange County Press
Stivers & Kessing
N. Y
Deming Named General Agent for Middletown Evening Press
Mr A B Deming Newsdealer bookseller becomes general agent for the Middletown Evening Press in Middletown. He will have charge of village delivery and biweekly collections. Single copies may be bought at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore for four cents.
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A. B. Deming
Middletown Evening Press
Middletown
Deming’s
Vail
So tired so tired Christ’s work gives sweet rest for tears
A spiritual meditation describes weariness and longing for home and rest. It comforts that Christ understands sorrow and guides toward purposeful work until sorrow fades. The speaker affirms patience and faith as they approach a hopeful shore.
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Christ
New York Free From Disorder After Riot Lessons
The city boasts unprecedented calm over the past two days. Observers say last Wednesday’s riot taught the mob a lasting lesson as conversations center on the events and their aftermath.
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New York
Tamany Murders Witness Describes Orangemen Shooting
An eye witness recounts the killing of a woman and her young daughter amid an Orangeman procession. A burly attacker fired at the woman and then the girl, killing both, and a Newark lad on an omnibus toppled to his death after an orange handkerchief was shown.
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Newark
Young Pettit Shot and Killed Near Ninth Avenue
Charles H. Pettit, 22, residing at Ninth-avenue and Nineteenth street, was shot and killed on Wednesday afternoon while returning from Ida R. Johnson’s house. Pettit was engaged to be married in two weeks. his mother plans to visit New York to witness the wedding. Pettit ran a large west side provision business and was highly regarded.
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Charles H. Pettit
Ninth-ave
Nineteenth St
Ida R. Johnson
Brooklyn
Eighth-ave
Miss Johnson
Pettit
New York
Explosions Near Paris and Communist Crackdown
Reports say powder magazines east of Paris blew up on Friday causing heavy loss of life and property. Riots flared at Nice as authorities seek to recover German wartime railroad cars. Arrests of Communists continue with plans to try them all together.
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Paris
Nice
Fall in Rally for 91st N G New York Volunteers
Captain M. Lewis Clark of Company A and Lieutenant O Donovan of Company E recruit under the Military Code. Clark has enlisted about sixty men and aims for one hundred. O Donovan lists around forty five. Elections for subordinate officers will be held. a battalion is urged in town with drill discipline and arms. State law exempts service from property tax and jury duty.
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M. Lewis Clark
Co. A
O'Donovan
Co. E
N. G
N. Y
Clark
The Fellow who Looks Like Me Attacks Professor
Noon incident on North street in front of Empire Block as Prof. Ross is assaulted by a well dressed man who mistook him for a conductor. The assailant, from Orange County, is subdued and taken to Hayt Adams and Co. for explanation. He expresses remorse for the mistaken identity.
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Ross
North Street
Empire Block
Hayt, Adams & Co
Orange County
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Goshen
Cornell University
Patrick Norton
Fallsburgh
E. Quinlan
Torbett
Kansas City
Norman McLeod
America
John Knox
Wilsons Directory 1871 2 New York City Commerce Almanac
The 1871 2 Wilsons Business Directory for New York City is ready at $2. It spans 621 alphabetized pages listing city business houses. The ad urges merchants to consult the volume to gauge markets and trade changes and to buy at the Press office.
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Wilson
New York City
New York
Collision on the Erie at Newburgh Junction injures none seriously
A Wednesday evening collision at Newburgh Junction on the Erie between Conductor Geraty's passenger train due at 8:30 and a freight train. Engineer Cole and his fireman leapt to safety. Both engines were demolished. several passengers sustained minor bruises. A steep grade is blamed for the wreck.
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Erie
Newburgh
Erie Road
Geraty
Cole
Turners
Ice delivery by Mr Brown's carts in the village
In midsummer heat, Mr Brown operates several ice carts delivering to any residence. To order, leave details at Starr's Drug Store. a small fee keeps meats vegetables milk and water fresh and cool.
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Mr. N. Brown
Starr’s Drug Store
Mr. Brown
Real Estate Sale of 1050 Acres East of Midland Railroad
Mr Jerome Swery of this village offers Cotheal estate mining property lying east of the Midland Railroad totaling 1050 acres. Price paid is listed as 10000 dollars. Ads suggest Middletown Press as the best paper for advertising such sales.
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Middletown Press
Jerome Swery
Cotheal
Midland Railroad
Welch Hughes and White's Minstrels at Bull's Opera House
A Brooklyn based minstrel group Welch Hughes and White's Minstrels gave a first class street concert today and will perform at Bull's Opera House tonight. They are skilled musicians and expected to draw a large crowd.
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Mary
Bullock's Paintings Put Up For Sale At Empire Hall
The artist Bullock offers twenty five oil paintings for sale on Tuesday evening at Empire Hall. The notice asks readers to consider lending a hand, asking, Have you done your share?
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Bullock
Empire Hall
Grace Church Service Cancelled by Ill Family
There was no service in Grace church last Sunday due to sickness in Rev. Mr. Capron's family. Regular divine service will be held tomorrow morning and evening.
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Grace Church
Mr. Capron
Lost dog near Millst Franklin Printing Company
A small black and tan dog with clipped ears is missing near the Franklin Printing Company in Millst. A suitable reward is offered for the dog's return.
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Franklin Printing Company
Fiend Captured After Train Obstruction Near Campbelltown
The Elmira Gazette reports a man named Frank Carroll attempted to derail an Erie Railway train about a mile from Campbelltown in Steuben County. He wedged old iron chairs on the cattle crossing, but the train of Engineer Farnam passed safely. Carroll confessed and was jailed in Bath to await Grand Jury action.
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Elmira
Erie Railway
Campbelltown
Steuben County
Farnam
Bath
Shufts
Frank Carroll
Shults
J. Shults
Mr. Farnam
Adams Returns From Ten Day Northern New Jersey Tour
Mr. George B. Adams came back last night after a ten day tour through Northern New Jersey. D D G P Alex Wilson of Middletown installed the officers of Deerpark Encampment No 46 at Port Jervis. J W Morrison of Wurtsboro suffered severe burns on his hands while experimenting with Naptha at Wurtsboro. Dr A T Bull of Buffalo who gave the oration last year at the Bull Family Reunion and his mother in law Mrs Lewis Vail formerly of this village are visiting Mr Levi Starr.
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George B. Adams
New Jersey
D.D.G.P. Alex. Wilson
Middletown
Deerpark
Port Jervis
J. W. Morrison
Wurtsboro
A. T. Bull
Buffalo
Bull
Lewis Vail
Levi Starr
Ment
Scotland
Dr. McLeod
Ems
Germany
Ayr
Robert Burns
Glasgow
Horsemen invited to review Woodruff trotting work at press office
At Saratoga races St Patrick won the Saratoga Stakes Longfellow captured the Cup and By the Sea won the three year old race. Middletown Pleasure Grounds Association track is raised and graded to ease surface. Ellenville Pleasure Grounds Fair likely August 16 and 17.
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St. Patrick
Longfellow
Throwing Stones into Railway Cars at Ridgewood
A large stone thrown from a Ridgewood location struck the caboose window of conductor All Davenport's train on Monday night. It narrowly missed a man’s head and shattered glass in all directions. Earlier, a stone hit the engine cab’s leg of the forward brakeman. Authorities suspect a single culprit and call for harsh punishment.
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Ridgewood
Davenport
Rebekah Degree Lodge Instituted in Middletown
Rebekah Degree Lodge No. 30 of Middletown was instituted Tuesday evening July 11 1871 by Thomas Blood D D G M of Warwick. Officers elected include David B. Cole N G Margaret Ann Preston W G Susan A. Friend Secy Silas H. Talmadge War Malinda Ludlum Cond Jno Scott O G C J Thayer I G Eliza Cole R 8 N G Julia A Kirby L 8 N G Lucy A Rockafellow R 8 V G Julia E B Wilson L 8 V G. A grand collation followed at Truex's Dining Rooms.
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Rebekah
Martha Washington
I. O
G. T
Middletown
Thomas Blood
Warwick
David B. Cole
N. G
Margaret Ann Preston
Susan A. Friend
Sarah L. Talmidge
Treas
Silas H. Talmadge
Malinda Ludlum
Jno. Scott
Temperature readings from Mc Monagle Rogers Standard Thermometer
Evening press report shows temperatures at 6 AM 9 AM 12 M and values for July 18 with figures like 70, 79, 82 and variations noted. Data from North Street Drug Store states OEM ORM and times 6A.M. 9A.M. 12M.
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Mc. Monagle & Rogers
North-st
Evening Press
Prof Goodall Concert at Bull's Opera House
The concert features Prof Goodall performing at Bull's Opera House on Thursday evening the 20th with an eminent New York pianist providing assistance.
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Goodall
Prof. Goodall
Bull’s Opera House
New York
Rev John Moore Lectures on Astronomy at Church
The Second Presbyterian Church hosts a Monday evening lecture by Rev John Moore on astronomy. Attendees may gain insights into celestial phenomena and the interface of science and faith.
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John Moore
Second Presbyterian Church
Miscellaneous 1871 Jottings From Port Jervis Area
Local notes include August Scribner's issue, Huckleberries six cents in Ellenville, and Den ton church bell purchase. Mentions of riots, hydrant flushing, and a warning about Sunday fishing. Marks on Orange County meetings, subscriptions, and Cornell applicants. Oblique references to suicides and a royal mail steam line trip down the St Lawrence.
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Scribner’s
Ellenville
Forester’s Theater
Wisconsin
the Independent
Goshen
Port Jervis
Middletown
St. Lawrence
Royal Mail
Girl9 Falls From Second Story Window In Town
Nine year old Etta Duff fell from a second story window at 191 Water Street and landed on the sidewalk. She was taken indoors for surgical aid as doctors fear fatal internal injuries though no bones were broken. The child has been unconscious with intermittent convulsions and vomiting.
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Etta Duff
Waterst
Newburgh District Camp Meeting at Wesley Grove
The Newburgh District Camp Meeting will run from Aug 23 to Sept 1 at Wesley Grove near Montgomery. Rail tickets are available at reduced rates for visitors, with on-site rates: weekly 7 dollars, daily 1.50, dinners 75 cents, breakfast 50 cents, tea or scope 50 cents. Tents rent 8 to 12 dollars, including setup. No public services or grounds access on Sabbath.
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Newburgh
Wesley Grove
Montgomery
Rusticating in Middletown for Shade and Relief
The piece laments townsfolk seeking cool shady nooks and simple comforts from a hot day. It rails at how the weather and heat drive people to dream of cucumbers gardens and even a cold ague as a humorous counterpoint to everyday life.
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Middletown
Enfield Legislator Collapses in House Speeches
Connecticut state representative Dr. Miller from Enfield suffered a heart spasm while addressing the House on Wednesday afternoon and collapsed. The chamber adjourned promptly after the incident.
Old World Journey through Burns Country and Glasgow
Reverend Harvey recounts his week in Scotland visiting Greenock, Glasgow, Ayr, and Stirling. He sees Burns graves, Tam O Shanter lore, Tam O Shanter inn, Alloway Kirk, and historic sites including Bannockburn nearby. He remarks on Clyde shipyards and Glasgow University, and notes Dr. McLeod's sermon and warm receptions.
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Burns’ Highstand Mary
Clyde
Glasgow
Tam O’shanter
Honnie Doon
Tam’s Beer Cup
Alloway Kirk, Ac., &c
Cattle at Large Draw Village Notice in Middletown
A letter to the press calls attention to villagers allowing cattle to roam at night. The Middletown village ordinance imposes penalties of one dollar per cow or similar animals and twenty five cents per goose or duck, with impounding rights and impound fees for the responsible owners and pound officers.
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Messrs
Stivers & Kessincer
Middletown
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