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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1871
Page
1
The Middletown Evening announces publication schedule and office location in Gothic Hall, first floor, Middletown, Orange County, New York. Published every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoon at five o'clock.
The Middletown Evening Press offers home delivery for ten cents a week or four cents for single copies. Mail rates are 400 dollars yearly, 200 for six months, 100 for three months, with fifteen cents per quarter postage. The Orange County Press weekly issue costs 200 dollars yearly, payable in advance.
Mr A B Deming of Middletown is named general agent for the Middletown Evening Press with charge of village delivery and biweekly collections. Single copies are sold at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore for four cents each.
The Tribune asserts Gov. Hoffman was in New York City on Monday before the riot and that a staff officer consulted with Mayor Hall. The governor reportedly acquiesced, went to Albany, and did not return until pressure from party allies, New Jersey events, and Randolph’s actions forced him back.
A political sketch notes Hon. A H Stephens reportedly gaining nine pounds since becoming editor and jokes about editors carrying editorials. It mocks the New Departure debate among Oregon Democrats and ridicules the Salem Mercury editor for an alleged rapid retreat in a public quarrel.
The Chicago Republican declares Hon. James G Blaine of Maine as unquestionably the best candidate to succeed Mr Colfax in the presidency.
In England at Greenwich a frightened crowd mobbed Philip Cook who had been acquitted of murder. Shops closed as partisans clash with opponents. police dispersed the riot with a charge.
Hong Kong reports say a terrific typhoon struck Hiogo Japan driving sea over the town and wrecking numerous vessels in the roadstead. Seven steamers were destroyed and waterfront properties inundated. The storm also affected Hong Kong but with limited damage.
A violent Sunday riot in Vienna began from clashes between Socialists and Catholic extremists. Firearms were fired and several people were killed before the military dispersed the mob with bayonets.
The magazine of the Greek war steamer Eunomia exploded in the Grecian Archipelago. The vessel and armament were destroyed, forty sailors engineers firemen and officers were killed, the remainder wounded. Assistance has been dispatched to the disaster scene.
Joshua L. Morris, former Mississippi Attorney General and Confederate judge, testifies before Congress that Ku Klux presence is confined to two tiers of counties on the Alabama line in Georgia. He cites fear of testimony, public silence, and aims to intimidate Black voters, predicting visible Ku Klux influence in forthcoming elections.
The 91st Regiment under Col Wood and Lt Col McConnal is reorganizing eight companies to meet a 46-man minimum. Company A elected John B Lemon as 1st Lt and Charles Cromwell as 2nd Lt with a full slate of noncommissioned officers. Company E stands at about 45. potential third company planned.
Gilbert Torry, Cornwall's prominent citizen and longtime village blacksmith, died Saturday eight inst in his sixty seventh year after a brief illness. A correspondent notes his friendship with N P Willis and the exchange of bright thoughts sparked at his forge, marking him as an original thinker and valued neighbor.
The Masonic American Masons No. 711 will be instituted and its officers installed in ample form at Chester on Thursday July 27. Worthy brothers within bail will be warmly received and fraternally greeted. A number of craft members are traveling from this place to attend the ceremonies.
Messrs 8 8 Conkling C Van Horn 8 A Sease and Mr Peck of Port Jervis had the luck in the drawing with four handsome pictures. Conkling drew three pictures, Dr Dra per also drew three, and Mr R Higham two. Our number drew a blank.
Evening Press offers temperature variations from North Street Drug Store for July 18 with readings at 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 6 PM and 9 PM. Notable values include around 70 degrees at 6 PM and 16 degrees at 9 PM with garbled extra figures once more.
The Erie Railway shop layoffs in Port Jervis and winter business slump underscoring rail dependence. The Evening Gazette urges local reform, praises Middletown's growth driven by welcoming factories and mutual support, and laments Port Jervis failing to attract manufacturers due to apathy and wealth arrogance.
Horsemen are urged to call at the press office to inspect Hiram Woodruff's trotting horses. Alden Goldsmith owns 103 trotters valued at no less than a thousand dollars each and a promising four year old colt Whirlwind with a 2 29 mile. The Orange and Sussex Pleasure Grounds annual fair at Unionville September 6 and 7 offers over 1000 in premiums. Entries due August 15 to Secretary H A Wadsworth. First day prizes include 200 for horses under 3 minutes, 150 for stallions, 250 for under 2 50. Second day 250 for under 2 40 and 200 open. Killian of Philadelphia visited and offered 1500 for Hambletonian colt but the offer was refused.
A 12 15 P M G and D R R train from Goshen ran over a son of James Gray at Pine Island on Saturday the 5th inst. He lay between rails and was bruised with scalp wounds but no bones broken. He is recovering though very weak. Croquet by moonlight and gas light grows popular as warm days persist with Dr Jayne's grounds lit for games.
A simple iced tea variant becomes a summer luxury as a drink that quenches thirst and cools the body. It can be prepared quickly over fire or gas, avoiding the range and saving fuel, offering comfort especially for Bridget at supper.
Hoffman Lodge of F A M invites guests to an annual picnic at Masonic Grove on the Unionville Branch next Wednesday July 26th. The event is expected to be an enjoyable occasion as in prior years.
Street Commissioner begins pipe installation and race way filling on Monhagen Avenue to improve drainage and appearance in the locality. The project aims to enhance safety and curb appeal for residents and visitors.
A Tuesday trial of Wood Buckeye Clipper and Sprague mowing machines on J. T. Coleman’s meadow attracted farmers and agents. Judges Leander Crawford J C Robertson and C S Hulse awarded Sprague first for thoroughness smooth cut and ease of operation with slight team fatigue noted.
A village trial of mowing machines on Mr. J. T. Coleman’s grounds drew Sprague against Wood Buckeye and Clipper. Geo. E. Langton’s drive won the day after the Clipper toppled on a stone. results show Sprague 21 minutes, Wood 19, Buckeye 19, Clipper 18.
A collection of short items notes rooms to let stray cow notices Godeys August issue fruit jars and mowers. Also mentions Empress Eugenie diamonds sale rumor and brisk sewing and sowing machine competition. Delaware Council O U A M officers installed at Port Jervis Unionville seeks incorporation with about 400 inhabitants. Satirical soda syrups and fashion eyewear warnings. Toronto millionaire William McMaster wed in Newburgh and 109 year old Mr Geo Labor active in peeling bark.
Cornelius Nelson Esq of Orange County Highland Falls transmits his tenth annual subscription to the Orange County Press. He says volunteering in a mutually beneficial enterprise is better than being pressed, and notes the value of the journal’s knowledge.
Special dispatch notes that President remains supportive of Secretary Boutwell after differences with Commissioner Pleasanton. The President does not want to lose Pleasanton but will not force him to stay if he chooses to retire. Indian Commissioner Parker plans to retire from public life and return to law practice.
The obituary traces Tad Lincoln from a mischievous White House child to a grown, thoughtful figure who died in Chicago. It portrays his bond with his parents, his charm with office seekers, and his contrasting love of practical matters over books. The piece notes his youthful escapades, his role in easing the President’s burden, and the sorrow his loss brings to a grieving family.
The terrible and mysterious horse disease worsens in New York City stableyards. About 100 horses in the Thirty-second Street area suffer with mortality near twenty five percent, with the Eighth Avenue line hardest hit as the outbreak grows.
Mr D L 8 Ludlum requests thanks be returned to friends in Middletown Wawayda and Goshen for remembered friendship and monetary gifts crockery furniture dry goods clothing and tableware to aid his post fire loss. Merchants among contributors noted and about thirty Hampton ladies sewing to aid when finished.
The Monhagen water pipe is laid along the switch from the Summit to the Asylum ground and will be connected to the main in a few days. Local officials note the project will improve water supply once completed.
The Philadelphia Inquirer recounts Ellen C Nugent later Mrs Wharton born near Gulf Mills to George Nugent a wealthy importer. She married Lieut Henry W Wharton then Capt Wharton lived in Philadelphia Norristown and Baltimore before dying suddenly in 1867, amid accusations of lavish spendthrift and danger.
Dr Edward Jarvis of Geneval Life Insurance Co London reports on deaths among 100000 intemperate people versus 100000 temperate peers. He finds 16907 deaths before age 50 in the intemperate group versus 4266 in the temperate group, and 6413 vs 2254 from 50 to 60 and 45174 vs 33290 from 60 to 70, arguing the data support moral reform more than prohibitive laws.
Rome July 18 The Pope has an illness described as epilepsy but the affection is not serious.
The Louisville Commercial reports a sensational outline accusing ex president Jefferson Davis of boarding a sleeping car with another man’s wife near Memphis Tennessee. Conductors Miller and Hess objected to the arrangement and Davis allegedly resisted, finally moving to the upper berth after threats.
Samuel Coe a Ridgewood butcher narrowly escaped injury when his horse and wagon were struck by the Lightning Express near Paterson New Jersey. The horse was killed and the wagon busted but Coe remained unhurt hanging on the cow catcher until the train stopped after several blocks. A similar accident occurred nearby about a year earlier.
The Midland Railroad runs an evening train from the Orange County Express at Middletown each Saturday, leaving New York at 4 30 PM and arriving at Thompson's at 9 39 PM. On Mondays a train leaves Thompson's at 4 39 AM connecting with the Orange County Express and arriving in New York at 9 25 AM.
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