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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1871
Page
1
The Middletown Evening Press from July 27, 1871 notes publication in Middletown Orange County New York with issues on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at five o'clock and lists Gothic Hall First Floor as office location.
The Middletown Evening Press offers home or business delivery at ten cents weekly, four cents for single copies, and mail subscriptions at 400 dollars yearly, 200 for six months, 100 for three months. Mail postage is fifteen cents per quarter. Tus Onangae County Press is weekly on Fridays at 200 dollars per year in advance. Orders to STIVERS & KESSINGER, Middletown, NY.
Mr A B Deming Newsdealer Bookseller c 18 the General agent for the Middletown Evening Press in Middletown will have entire charge of the village delivery and make collections therefor Collections will be made every two weeks Single copies of the current issue of the Middletown Evening Press may be purchased at Demings and at Vails Bookstore price four cents
The piece condemns Mayor Hall for ordering Supt Kelso to issue order No 57 forbidding the Orange procession. It notes the national outcry and calls the Middletown Mercury a weak apologist for the action.
The Times urges readers to obtain its upcoming triple sheet that summarizes all published exposés on Hall Connelly Co and the Tammany Ring. It accuses the gang of court house swindle and other robberies and predicts their downfall and possible flight.
Reports from Persia describe a swift and alarming plague outbreak across Eastern and Western Persia. The Shah and government struggle to enforce sanitary measures as famine weakens populations, with scenes in major cities described as frightful. The Turkish government sets a sanitary cordon along the Asiatic frontier.
The Russian government warns of cholera famine and plague in Persia and with Turkey imposes frontier restrictions. The postal service will not accept valuable packages to China due to violent demonstrations by Canton Kinkiang Tientsin locals against foreigners and signs of a potential revolution in China.
A Tuesday collision on the Toledo and Wabash line near Edwardaville Illinois involved a fast freight southbound and a gravel train. Six laborers returning from work were killed instantly four were fatally wounded and the rest were injured. Engineers and firemen escaped by jumping clear.
An unknown man believed to be insane drowned while fording the Delaware River at Shohola Penn station Monday morning after being refused a bridge crossing for lack of toll money. He attempted to wade a short distance below, went beyond his depth and was washed away with the current. his body had not been recovered.
Arion Germans announce a free picnic in Wallkill on Monday August 7th with details in the ad. Expect community gathering and complimentary foods. Event aims to welcome residents and visitors to share culture and fellowship.
James Gray a Tur RAIL ROAD Erie trackman died at Newburg Junction near Turners as a car being attached to the Orange County express passed over him. He left a widow and four children. The loss follows three prior Erie deaths in the week including brakeman William Brown at Sufferns and Edward Salsman and Sebastian Shields in Shohola.
A. B. Deming buys and resells a 46 by 50 lot on Monhagen avenue from Peter McCune, price 575, now sold to Wright Rhodes. Sweezy Ludlum advertises a farm for sale after his dwelling burned. James Finch buys the brick building on Main street from Slauson & Horton for 6500. L. Sayer Hasbrouck sells a house and lot on Courtland street to Joseph Kleinle.
Mr Gordon Owens a leading citizen of Cannonaville and Miss Elizabeth Hoag of Middletown planned to wed with dresses ready and ceremony set for the 6th but postponed. On the evening of the 9th Owens spoke with Miss Hoag then suddenly collapsed and died in the parlor without a word, leaving a sorrowing community.
Eight year old Sebastian Shields was struck by the No. 1 express while crossing a bridge west of Shohola station, sixteen miles west of Port Jervis. He died instantly as the train, moving about forty miles per hour, rounded a curve. The boy’s mangled body was recovered from the creek below and a coroner's inquest found the facts as stated.
Thos. Atwood John Garrison and D. M. Ogden of Newburgh were before the Recorder after a violent altercation the night before. Garrison and Atwood suffered facial and head wounds while both sides filed complaints. Each exchanged stabbing and head punching in the skirmish. the Grand Jury will determine the aggressor.
In Midland two of five L Kings patent dump cars built at the cheese box factory on Wickham avenue were placed on the Midland Railroad this morning. The cars, resembling small turntables on wheels, can dump between tracks or on either side and were tested in the shop yesterday and worked like a charm.
The final Western Convocation of the Diocese of New York met in Warwick yesterday July 26. Services were at Christ Church at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm. Bishop Potter attended and administered the rite of Confirmation.
A letter from Rev. Mr. Harvey, written after reaching London, portrays his Edinburgh journey and the many objects of interest clustered about the city. The letter is slated to appear in the Eventing Press on Saturday.
The notice asks who will bring a copy of the Mipple-Town Evening Press to this office by June 1, 1871 and another copy by October 6, 1870. It seeks compliance from readers who possess the specified newspapers.
The third member of the Hibernian gang in the Weller assault, Joseph Clark, was arrested by the Goshen police, brought to Middletown, and jailed after a bail set at $1,000. Duggan’s bail was renewed. Cunningham still seeks bail.
Canvassing for subscribers to D Aubigne History of the Great Reformation. Single volume royal octavo with 28 illustrations 21 portraits and 3 maps. Prices: English Cloth 5 Library Cloth 6 Red Roan 6 Half Turkey Morocco 7.50. Sold by subscription with no obligation if not as represented.
Florida July 26 1871 report notes Wm M Sutton ply ing one acre adjoining the cemetery sold to himself after purchasing Real Estate Sates in Florida Jefferson Post. He laid out three building lots and sold one to Reinhart of Goshen for 325 and another to McClure of Hamptonburgh for 300. He plans more houses next season and may lay out four acres from Joshua Brown estate for building lots.
The Methodists in Deposit New York began work on a new church designed by 8. IL Wilcox, whose work on St. Paul’s in the village has earned wide praise. The cornerstone is set to be laid Tuesday August 1 at 3 PM with ceremonies led by notable clergy and Hon. White Griswold.
Real estate agents Mills and Kimber announce a Saturday auction by owner D. Van Sickle. Over thirty building lots on Main and Montgomery Streets Murray Avenue and Scotchtown Road Goshen village to be sold at 2 PM on July 29 on the premises. Liberal terms offered.
The Masonic Picnic of Lodge and invitees, set for Wednesday, was postponed to Wednesday August 2 due to a recent rain storm. Extra passenger coaches were sent and a large amount of chicken fixins prepared, now unused.
Yiore Wen was discharged and ten more workers in the Port Jervis machine shop were let go on Thursday of last week. The total discharged reached forty, with twenty already moved to Jersey City and Susquehanna shops.
A meeting of the OC M will be held at their rooms on Friday evening July 28 at o clock sharp. Attendance of every member is required due to business of importance.
Milk Producers meeting announced for Goshen on Saturday July 29 with a promotional ad. The Little Corporal magazine for August is offered through the New York City Directory and Press Office sale. Knott and Shott duel aftermath changes conditions with Knott shot and Shott unharmed. A saloon sale to Louie Montange is reported and a Wisconsin State Journal poem is shared.
Work to convert standard gauge to four feet nine inches began at dawn Sunday and finished by noon, covering 340 miles. Narrow gauge service started Monday, ending Erie through trade with St. Louis.
Horsemen are urged to visit the Press office to inspect Hiram Woodruffs Trotting Horses. Senator Harry Genet of New York offered Bonner 75000 for Dexter, but the bid was refused. Bonner paid 30000 for the horse.
The EvENING PRESS reports daily readings from North street Drug Store showing temperatures at 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM and 9 PM on July 25. Readings ranged around 62 to 97.63 degrees with minor fluctuations throughout the day.
The old Congregational church building sold at auction this afternoon to Amos Ryerson for 230 dollars. The bell pulpit seats and foundation were reserved.
A Quebec girl avoids harm as lightning kills a cat in her lap. A New Orleans washerwoman wins 4000 dollars from a 25 cent lottery. A five foot rattlesnake crosses a reader. A Pennsylvania woman has 500 living descendants at ninety. A Ohio minister suspended for drunkenness. An old Paymaster's pension, a robberies in St Louis and Kentucky, Amador miners clash with officers, and a large Philippine earthquake with many deaths. Teachers and engineers noted. Thurlow Weed ill in London. elephants arrive in New York with ivory.
The New York Times accuses Mayor Hall and Comptroller Connolly of signing warrants totaling 5 663 64683 for furniture and repairs at the New Court House. It cites figures from Connolly’s books, naming firms like Ingersoll Co and A G S Millar, detailing large payments and carpentry work in 1868 70. The piece calls for public access to city accounts to verify or refute the charges.
Jacob Fournais, a Canadian French fur trader born near Quebec, died in Kansas City at about 134. He joined Wolfe’s 1750 life events, Lewis and Clark 1803 07 exploration, and Jackson 1814 15 occupation memories, later working for a fur company for decades. He claimed he would not live to sunset before dying. His census age of 134 is the best evidence of extreme longevity.
The subject preferred solitude at his own house with pipe and tobacco pouch, rosary, and pictures above his bed. He tended tobacco plants and cabbages until death, valued comfort, and felt a childlike thrill at seeing a railroad locomotive near Kansas City, declaring he had seen a railroad and was satisfied. Kansas City boasted of the champion old man.
Senator Fenton spoke to about 2000 admirers on the Cataract Hotel piazza at Niagara Falls praising Republican principles. He urged unity within the party to sustain constitutional government and hoped the party would continue to lead national affairs with magnanimity and strength.
Several parties are reminded that the following ordinances are in force in the village of Middletown.
Village trustees decree that any dog found running at large in Middletown streets or public places shall be shot or killed. Public officers are authorized to shoot all dogs running at large at any time hereafter.
Be it ordained that any person who injures or tears up pavement curbing sidewalks drains sewers or culverts or digs holes in streets or sidewalks without Trustees approval shall forfeit and pay a penalty from ten to fifty dollars per offense. Obstruction of public works or workers is likewise punishable under the same penalty range.
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