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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1871
Page
1
Mr A B Deming of Middletown is the General agent for the Middletown Evening Press and will manage village deliveries and collections every two weeks. Single copies may be bought at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore for four cents.
A historical overview of the New Capitol project from 1865 onward. It covers the selection of Albany, the appointment of the New Capitol Commissioners, the current board, and the accumulated appropriations of around 2.85 million dollars. It describes the extensive foundations and concrete work, the planned granite superstructure, and the estimate that final cost will exceed four million dollars.
The Rondout Freeman adds a new column to each of its four pages showing enterprise and pleasing readers. Port Jervis Family Gazette enlarges and becomes the Port Jervis Weekly Gazette, while A. P. Childs sells Honesdale Democrat and buys Sullivan Co Local Record. Brick Pomeroy refuses to depart affecting the Democratic party amid slow mail delivery making Port Jervis Evening Gazette 36 to 48 hours late.
The Midland will offer half fare excursion tickets on all trains for the Fourth of July. A special Thompson's departure is at 8 45 A M to Ellenville with a 6 P M return from Ellenville. See handbill for special trains on the Unionville branch and N J Midland.
The Rev R H Craig recently graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary was installed pastor of the Otisville Presbyterian Church on Tuesday. Charge to the pastor delivered by Rev Mr Pearson and to the people by Rev Mr Jackson.
Mr J R Scott has been appointed to the office of post master at Orange Lake, recognized for his service and community standing. The appointment formalizes his duties overseeing mail operations, deliveries, and local postal services.
Middletown features Em pire Block halls hosting post Webb festival with G A R Gen Barnum remarks. Deckertown with Gen Judson Kilpatrick presiding. N J Midland rail excursion. Otisville plans readings and oration. Saratoga convention highlights editors gathering and health waters lore. local notes on railway and bank news.
Rudolph Baker a 19 year old brakeman for a coal train fell between Eastbound cars west of Otisville while stepping between a pair. He was struck by several cars and died instantly with severe injuries. An inquest by Coroner Penny and a jury returned a verdict based on the facts.
Merchants of Middletown remind out of town visitors that stores will close on the upcoming Fourth of July, as in past years. Locals welcome guests and hope they do not stay away on the anniversary.
A cautionary note urges young ladies to inspect anonymous bouquets for hidden notes offering marriage. The writer recalls a friend who nearly discarded flowers only to find a marriage proposal from a bashful but exemplary suitor. A wedding is anticipated and a cake slice and invitation may follow.
Report notes an unusually early harvest in Western Kansas with exceptional yields. Farmers report fields mature ahead of schedule and indicate strong commodity prices fueling high activity across multiple counties.
The First Baptist Church will ordain Dr J H Gunning to the ministry tonight. Rev E W Bliss will preach the sermon from Newburgh. Rev R Fisher will offer the ordination prayer. Rev Dr Mickles of New York will give the charge with Rev Levi Morse of Unionville delivering the church address. Rev Wm McKinney of Port Jervis gives the hand of fellowship. Benediction by the pastor. Services begin a quarter before 8 o'clock.
The cerebro spinal meningitis disease, fatal to horses, has killed many in Brooklyn and now threatens Suffolk County and Orange County horse stock as veterinarians seek a remedy with no success.
Nathan Goble, at the premises of Hon. I. V. Montange on South street, appears ahead in early vegetables like beans and beets. The Sample crops suggest that disciplined cultivation by Republicans can yield better results on ground that might otherwise grow weeds and brambles.
Senator Graham slipped on orange peel on Broadway New York and sprained his ankle. He is confined to his room at the Astor House.
A farmer’s tip advises mixing ten pounds of wheat flour with one pound of Paria green and dusting it on potato vines in the morning dew and again at night to drive off potato bugs. The article notes the remarkable result and asks where the bugs have gone.
Mr. Morris, injured at the raising on Tuesday, is getting about again. Mr. John H. Crawford escaped a miraculous fall from the girth, landing on the ground from the top.
The Journal notes Newburgh citizens show waning enthusiasm for the Newburgh and Midland Railroad venture and the Vail's Gate and Walden Railroad. They may regain attention when asked to bond in support of the New York and Albany West Shore line.
The crop this year is expected to be very good with yields well above last year and matching 1869. Quality should meet the average, and the first peaches from Delaware are anticipated around July Fourth, with Maryland shipments a few days earlier.
Evening Press reports Mc Monagle Rogers standard thermometer data with times 6 AM 9 AM 12 M 6 PM 9 PM. Readings show variations around 95 to 97.7 degrees. Values presented include 97.68 and 95 with miscellaneous figures.
A July 11 excursion of Knights Templar from New England will visit Sara. They will stay at the Grand Union Hotel and join Knights from New York for a grand banquet and ball. Gilmore's Band of Boston, a fifty-piece group, will accompany them.
Newburgh’s latest directory lists that 125 groceries and 28 butcher shops sustain the population, along with 12 bakeries. Seventy six ginmilla and twenty lager-beer saloons plus four breweries supply drink, while 13 gifts furnish compounds to 22 doctors and keep five undertakers busy across six cemeteries Newburgh boasts.
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