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Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoon at five o clock office in Gothic Hall on the first floor.
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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1872
Page
1
Middletown Newsdealer Named General Agent for Local Press
Mr A B Deming, Newsdealer and bookseller, is the general agent for the Middletown Evening Press. He will manage village delivery and collections every two weeks. Single copies of the current issue are sold at Deming's Morgan and Sloat's and Vail's Bookstore for four cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Deming
Middletown Evening Press
Middletown
MippLe Town Evening Press
Deming
Morgan & Sloat’s
Vail
Republican Caucus Tonight in Each Ward
Citizens urged to attend a village caucus for ward representation. The notice calls for interested people to participate in choosing capable candidates to govern the community.
Village Republican Caucus Nominations Set for March 1872
The Republican Electors of Middletown will meet in each ward on Thursday night March 7th 1872 at 7 o clock to nominate a ward trustee for one year and to appoint five delegates from each ward to convene at Empire Hall Friday March 8th 1872 at 7 p m to nominate four Trustees and a Village President for two years and other officers for the Charter Election. Primary meetings follow in each ward with listed locations and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Empire Hall
Exoneration Highlighted in Senate Porter Testimony
The special Senate Committee of Investigation examined General Horace Porter who protected the President from any imputation in the Leet appointment. Personal attacks on the President’s character have broken down, as news concentrates on committees rather than Congress and State Legislature.
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Congress
Senate
Horace Porter
The
United States
General Order
George K. Leet
Erie Legislation Reaffirms Board Control After Vote
The Assembly Railroad Committee on Monday rejected the Attorney General's plan for a new election of a Board of Directors by real stockholders. It recommends repealing the law that classifies directors and maintaining a Board majority for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly Railroad Committee
Erie
Attorney- General
Letters From The People On School Discipline
A reader defends the Fourth Ward school, noting three of their children attend and that a teacher admits scholars fifteen minutes before start. The writer concedes strict discipline but praises the kind treatment of pupils, signing LuPus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editrots
Fourth Ward
Lupus
Blues Lift at Opera House Laughter Night
Citizens are urged to attend at the Opera House on Monday evening March 14. Gumptown Podigah Cute offers lectures and Metamorphoses praised as very funny to cheer friends disheartened by the recent election results. Fun awaits all who wish to lift spirits.
Referee Sells Johnes Farm Near Washington’s HQ
The property formerly owned by Edward R. Johnes near Washington's Headquarters was sold at referee's sale for 19 469 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Press
Edward R. Johnes
Washington
Town Meeting Results in Orange County Elections
The Orange County town meetings produced a Republican lead with 1 Democrat and 8 Republicans on the Board of Supervisors, though Democrats won the Supervisor seat in Wallkill and the overall ticket saw near parity. Key offices filled include Supervisor Morgan Shull and Town Clerk Henry Morehouse, with Republicans claiming most posts aside from a few contested roles. The piece notes severe cold affected turnout and looms ahead to the Presidential campaign with Republicans overall buoyant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deerpark
Wallkill
Newburgh
Wawayanda
Orange County
Oldest inhabitant recalls Morgan election history
The aged resident cannot remember when Morgan was first elected though friends say this is his final consent to run. The report notes uncertainty about Morgan’s political timeline and hints at the end of his candidacy.
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Morgan
Town Meeting Voters Reject Rum Licenses in Salisbury Mills
The Salisbury Mills town meeting reports the largest vote ever cast on a license issue with a landslide no to rum. Majorities listed for supervisors, clerks, and constables show strong Republican and Democratic tallies, noting Wm Church and Chas Brooks opposition and Walter Hartley’s local results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury Mills
Mar
Friends
Republicans Sweep Ticket With Narrow Collector Victory
The entire Republican ticket was elected with Uncle Steve leading by 219 over Roswell Benedict. Other ticket margins ranged from 115 to 200 in favor of Republicans, while the Republican Collector secured a slim majority of 4.
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Steve
Roswell Benedict
Democratic Ticket Wins in Local Election Sweep
A bolting democratic ticket headed by Squire Smith led to a total of 146 votes with Republicans nominating no ticket. The regular democratic slate won by majorities for Supervisor Harvey H Clark 62, Town Clerk Adley W Ferguson 9, Justice Abraham D Baird 25, Commissioner Samuel V Jones 7, Assessor Joseph Manning unopposed, Collector George R Graham 6, Overseer Lewis B Smith unopposed, Game Constable James N Davey 19, Constables George R Graham J N Davey Peter Harford, Inspectors Wm L Clark Charles Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Shull
Henry M. Morehouse
J Spencer Ford
John M Taylor
Charles T Ford
Hudson Coffey
Robert Ashman
Benjamin Ford
Sidney Smith
Isaac Barnes
Abraham Perry
Theodore F Mapes
Nathaniel W —— Papaya
James M Miller
Samuel R Strong
Selah E Strong
Nathan Strong
Samuel Marvin
Virgil T
Iehner Lbe
William H Hughes
Lewis P Mill
Daniel R Hudson
William 8
Howell
Gensd
Charies R Bull
Dewitt C Thompson
Sealer
Lewis IT Shultz
Wm. Church
Chas. E. Brooks
Justice
Dan Thompson
Stansberry Gillespie
Ira Clark
James Comfort
Dem
Thomas H Hulse
Tuthill
Daniel
DeWitt
Wm Thompson
George D Shafer
Ed McConnell
Charles Roe
Thomas Currie
Nath Hulse
N Hulse
Robi Cox
Comfort
Stans
Gillespie
J H Gunning
Squire Smith
Harvey H Clark
Adley W. Ferguson
Abraham D Baird
Samuel V Jones
Joseph Manning
George R Graham
Lewis B Smith
James N Davey
J N Davey
Peter Harford
Wm L Clark
Charles Smith
George Smith Reelected Democratic Supervisor by 58 Vote
George Smith Democrat wins reelection as Supervisor by a 58 vote majority. The rest of the Democratic ticket secures seats, while the Overseer of the Poor Game Constable and Inspector of Election go to Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
City Officials Elected With Strong Republican Majorities
Mayor, Aldermen, three Supervisors, and all city officers elected by large Republican majorities.
Republican gains in Newburgh town returns
Full returns from Newburgh show Republicans leading in several offices. Supervisor John W Bushfield 294, Wm A Pressler 256. Town Clerk C F Gardner 301. Justice John Orr 800. Alex Beattie 250. Collector Jas H Owens 803. Oliver Lozier 241. Assessor Wm Wells 48. J B Corwin 295. Commissioner DG Hartshorn 297. J Thorn 248. Constables varied. Democrats last year dominated. this marks an encouraging start for next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
C. G. Fowler
John W Bushfield
Wm A Pressler
C F Gardner
John Orr
Alex Beattie
Jas H Owens
Oliver Lozier
Wm Wells
J B Corwin
DG Hartshorn
J Thorn
Sam Fowler
F W Vradenburgh
James F R Dunn
John Mitchell
Wm D Barnes
Franklin Jr
W C Miller
Alms House
Bord
Gilbert Tompkins Reelected Supervisor and Democratic Collector
Gilbert Tompkins, a Democrat, was reelected as supervisor and also won the Democratic collector post. All other officers are Republicans, which is reported as favorable for the party.
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Gilbert Tompkins
Vail Re-elected Top Republican in Local Election
The strong Republican ticket gains prevailed with Supervisor John H. Vail winning by 11 votes. Town Clerk George Seeley and Collector C. D. Davis led large margins along with Assessors A. J. King and Seeley, Commissioner of Highways Nicholas Demereat, Justice A. L. Smith, Overseers E. Bailey and N. K. Crotty, and Constable W. B. Decker posting significant majorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Vail
George Seeley
C. D. Davis
A. J. King
G. Seeley
Nicholas Demereat
A. L. Smith
Local Election Ballot Summary From Partial OCR
Partial list shows candidates K. Crotty Democrat for major role and S. Edwards Republican for inspectors with dates May 25 and May 5. L. Masterson Republican May 5 and J. M. Knapp Democrat May 3. Names appear without offices or jurisdictions.
Democratic Ticket Elected in County Races
Names of elected officers include Supervisor J.C. Wallace by 138 majority and Town Clerk Asa Strong. Justice Chas W. Coleman, Assessor J. Gale, Overseers Arch Kidd and C. B. Gale, Constable J. E. Moore among others. several posts remained unfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Wallace
Asa Strong
Chas
W. Coleman
Comiss
Jason Payne
Jrep
J. 8. Gale
Andrew Jones
Arch Kidd
C. B Gale
J. E Moore
Pat McLanughblin
E. L. Hulse
J Eckert
Mrcnarn Laupy
Minisink Democratic Ticket Wins Unopposed
Minisink voters elected the Democratic slate with no opposition. Officials chosen include Supervisor J. R. Halstead Town Clerk Lawson Dunn Justice Peter Kimber Assessor Justice Clark Commissioners R C Tuthill Overseers J E Kimber Austin Lines Collector R C Tuthill Constables J D Lucky J H Reeve J Bross Game Constable W H Wisner Inspectors R C Tuthill J Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Halstead
Lawson Dunn
Peter Kimber
Justice Clark
R. C. Tuthill
J. E. Kimber
Austin Lines
J. D. Lucky
J. H. Reeve
J. Bross
W. H. Wisner
J. Case
New ResidENce Plans and Local Developments
Bellvale notes A. J. Burt plans a large residence opposite J. C. Houston. James Quackenbush, Sr. buys land next to H W. Houston for a smith shop and wheelwright. C Williams to hang out his shingle after teaching. community regrets. 13-year-old John M. Seeley loses leg to malignant fungus, amputation performed. Deerpark Democrats fix three delegates per district. Port Jervis robs case ends with no indictment. Port Jervis Erie management supported. meadow sale near 303 by Referee Finn to Isaac N. Allison. Wawayanda highway plan links Slate Hill to Ridgebury road near G. H. Budd residence. lands likely to pass freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawayanda
Slate Hill
Ridgebury
G. H. Budd
Andrew J. Bush Sullivan County Judge Dies in Monticello
Andrew J. Bush county judge of Sullivan County died in Monticello on February 20 after a four day illness from cerebro spinal meningitis. The 55 year old, elected 1867 for three years and reelected 1870 for six, left a wife and three children. He was buried March 3 with Masonic honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Bush
Sullivan County
Monticello
Thompson Bond
Monticello Lodge
F & AM
Lecture Tonight at St Pauls M E Church by Rev Oakley
Be sure to attend Rev J G Oakleys lecture tonight in the large audience room of St Pauls M E Church. The room will be warm and pleasant with cushioned seating for early arrivals. Doors open at seven, lecture commences at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Oakley
St. Paul's
M. E Church
Temperature readings from Mc Monagle Rogers store
Evening Press reports variations in temperature from the Standard Thermometer at North Street Drug Store. Readings tracked at 9 AM 12 M SP M 6 PM 9 PM and 12 AM across March 5, listing cash values and other nonspecific data.
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McMonagle & Rogers
North-st. Drug Store
Fire destroys house in Walden. wind spreads blaze
A Tuesday afternoon fire consumed the dwelling of Mrs. M. J. Scamton in Walden after a rag ignited in a closet. Cinders blown by strong winds reached Embler's mill property and three other buildings. The family lost most furniture and clothing. insurance valued at 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Scamton
Wallkill
Embler’s
Lusurance
Turf and Hose Notes Major Lilburn and Robert Bonner Names
John C. Shirer of Pine Bush claims the name Major Lilburn for his bay stallion foaled May 19 1866 by Edward Everett out of Star dam. He also claims the name Robert Bonner for his chestnut stallion foaled May 14 1870 by the same sire and dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Shirer
Pine Bush
Major Lilburn
Edward Everett
Star
Robert Bonner
Trustees Seek Teacher for District School Term
A male teacher seeking employment with the district would like to obtain a District School for the spring and summer term. Trustees wishing to hire a teacher may address Teacher at Post Office Box 250, Middletown, New York.
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Middletown
N. Y
O. C. M. to Auction Club Furniture in March Meeting
O. C. M. announces a Friday evening meeting on March 8 at 7 o clock for members aged 18 and over. The event includes an auction of carpets chairs and other club furniture and plans for reorganization and relocation to new quarters.
Rev Oakley Leads Memorial Drive For Church Fund
At St. Pauls Church dedicatory services Rev Oakley urged friends to back a memorial fund of 1000 dollars in 10 dollar shares. The appeal surpassed 400 dollars in moments and he will speak tonight in the pulpit on Elements of Success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Mr. Oakley
Fire destroys Mrs. R Stewart’s Chester home
A Wednesday morning blaze in Chester damaged the house of Mrs. R Stewart. The fire spread from the chimney and caused about $1,000 in losses with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
R Stewart
Pastor Oakley Receives Congregation Donation in New York
Reverend J G Oakley pastor of the Duane Street M E Church in New York received a donation from his congregation Tuesday night totaling 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Oakley
Duane Street
M. E. Church
New York
Wallkill Electors declare their preferred constable candidate
A card from WM. L. Ebbs states gratitude to Wallkill electors for their votes to keep him at home and not serve as constable, while Thomas G. Mabee is defeated on the Republican ticket and Mabee aligns with the Democratic ticket.
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Wallkill
Constable
Thomas G. Mabee
Wm.lb Ebs
Mw aeancerGame
Glorious victory as Ulster County Republicans sweep ticket
In Ellenville on March 6 1872 the Evening Press reports a complete Republican victory plus local notes. Deposits at the Savings Bank rose to 5669 for February. Schoonmaker becomes president of the Glass Works board. Elfenville Knife Co. names Simon K Wood as president and general manager. Rev E W Bentley receives 350 pounds and Rev George Clark about 100 from converts. The Rifton Powder Works yields 14 500 kegs monthly using 100 cords of alder and willow. The East Kingston tunnel work begins, Rondout mutual aid society forms, revivals convert hundreds, and two fatal accidents occur. The Newburgh Ellenville stage line to close April 1 as Dan Torbush shifts to Newburgh. A widower near Rondout proposes to 13 damsels. a New Paltz neighbor bans liquor from calls to his daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon K Wood
Elfenville Cooperative Knife Company
Miller
E. W. Bentley
George’ Clark
Horace
Glasco M. &E
Kingston
Rifton
Aster Coal and Iron Co
Walker Valley
East Kingston
St. Mary's Church
Rondout
Olin Bridge
Jeremiah Terwilliger
Forest Glen
John Rood
Exchange Hotel
Newburgh
Ellenville
Dan Torbush
March notes and business signs in regional briefing
Jottings report a Republican ward caucus call and local advs for jobs. Trains run slower due to cold while a Danville or nearby girl jumps eastbound on the Erie line. Ramsdell & Co. buy Alsdorf Skidmore freighting and plan daily Newburgh to New York service. Advertising seen as art and money making, with printers ink sometimes reputationally damaging but driving reader attention.
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Homer Ramsdell & Co
Alsdorf & Skidmore
Newburgh
Ramsdell & Co
Will
New York
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