26 Mar 1872
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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1872
Page
1
Mr A B Deming, Newsdealer, Bookseller, &c., becomes general agent for the Middletown Evening Press. He will oversee village delivery and collections every two weeks. Single copies available at Deming's, Morgan and Sloat's, Watt's Bookstore for four cents.
Senator Henry Wilson defends the Republican record in Connecticut as the April 1 election nears. The appeal cites the Homestead Bill, wartime policy, reductions in fraud, and debt payments, arguing Republicans uphold equal rights under Grant’s amendments and urging voters to support Wilson and the party.
Ulster County report states a full term male infant was strangled to death shortly after birth, found behind Mynders Schoonmaker in Saugerties. Separate items note a new Ulster Blue Stone Company planned for Ellenville and local civic and legal updates including Connitt case appeals and church property.
The Evening Press lists variations in temperature recorded at Mc Monagle Rogers' Standard Thermometer on North Street. Readings include 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 8 PM 6 PM 9 PM with values around 84 and decimals noted for March 28 and other times, showing fluctuating daily highs and lows.
A newborn colored infant was found in the creek near the Railroad bridge triggering considerable excitement. A coroner's inquest is being held to determine the circumstances of the death.
The Middletown Mercury awards high praise to the outgoing Republican Board of Village Trustees for their governance. It notes the board’s historic Republican win and predicts continued favorable coverage from opponents as they retire.
The Erie Railway stock rose to 60 with about 200000 shares traded. Reports claim several fortunate bets including a telegraph messenger making 31500 profit and a Havana bound investor clearing 25000. Rumors of other large gains circulated, but caution remains on the volatile market.
Opinion divides on the coming wheat and rye yields across the country. Some agronomists report damage from cold dry spell and thawing ground, while others say grain remains largely uninjured. Early judgments vary, but fair weather and timely rain could yield an abundant harvest.
Michael Ocheltree known as Uncle Mike returned to town this week missing a leg after an infection in his foot forced two amputations. A former soldier, he faced the disease with quiet resolve and bore the setback with characteristic grit.
Ned O'Brien fell from his wagon while descending the hill toward Johnson's station with a load of ties. He was picked up insensible and carried to W. C. Johnson's house, soon recovering and resuming his work as his team calmly pulled up at the unloading site.
On Monday night the season’s heaviest snowfall fell and then changed to rain by forenoon. Some residents indulged in sleigh rides amid jingling bells, while the snow may bring benefits. Still, March sleighing chances look unlikely.
A dog formerly owned by Homer Ramsdell of Newburgh at Coles livery stable swallowed a buckskin gauntlet glove during breakfast. The owner paid $2.50 to the glove owner for the meal and loss.
Rev. G. H. Corey is gradually recovering his health. Hon. W. J. Groo is named the lay delegate to the upcoming New York Conference session.
Newburgh residents show excitement over small-pox fears while Health Officer confirms no genuine small-pox cases and only three instances of varioloid reported in the area.
Florida trotting horse by Cardinal sold by Wm H Houston to John M Butler of Brooklyn for 800 dollars. The six year old pacer can trot in 2 50 and has racing lineage with Highland Maid. Other items note the death of Nath Roe’s Messenger Hambletonian stallion after illness, land sale by David Hennion to Lewis Bertholf, a boy’s leg fracture, John B Gough lecture success, pest house escape of a small pox patient, and Homer Ramsdell Co barges resuming trips.
The board of trustees faces a tough start selecting from many capable candidates. Discontent stems from process rather than appointees, with promises to commend good service or censure failure. Emphasizes Jeffersonian tests of honesty, faithfulness, capability and Republican loyalty.
The Orange County Milk Producers Association met at the Court House in Goshen on Saturday. Favorable price reports came from new stations and from previously heard stations. Many contract sales at 48 and some at 51 were announced to creamery men and New York dealers. A committee was set to confer with Erie Railway officers on freight reductions, better can delivery, and a free season pass for each milk station rider to New York. The meeting adjourned to Saturday the 30th for the committee report.
Ten inmates of the Sussex County Poor House have a combined age of 825 years. The oldest is 97 years old and the youngest 74, indicating a group of long lives amid the county’s charitable home.
The report covers freight flow on the Midland with milk shipments between Franklin Unionville and Middle town, resumed work near Liberty after frost, and a planned April 1 excursion. It notes 608 Erie Railway workers at Susquehanna, thirty six palace coaches under contract, Syracuse’s bonding decisions, and A T Stewart's land purchase near Carbondale for Midland interests. Other items include proposed divisions, canal switch plans at Summitville, a new Ulster County Express, personnel changes, and a likely trial run from Middletown to New York on April 1.
In a Chicago Advance adaptation, Deacon Flint and his wife Mrs. Flint spark a church uproar with a mistaken Sunday laundry day. Her candid defense and spirited testimony before the parish lead to a rebuke, a praise, and a new respect for a wife who spoke up and spoke well. The episode ends with friendly banter and plans for Sunday mischief avoided.
Senator Madden argues the charter will work if honest men are appointed to office. He criticizes trustee appointments, defends the proposed charter, and urges electing capable individuals to ensure proper administration. The letter references New York City’s 1870 charter and the Committee of Seventy as examples.
In Sullivan County two Swedish men sustained severe injuries Thursday the 14th when a blast exploded unexpectedly in a rock cut near Parksville. The same day Rev Theron Brittain of Cochecton received a $150 purse and Webster's Unabridged from his congregation. Local officials plan a Bond Case meeting in Monticello on the 30th and Monticello voters merged their village into a general act incorporation last week. Liberty’s new officers are T F Bush president B W Winner A B Messiter D H Leroy trustees E R Dusenberry treasurer John A Darbee collector. Charity Letts and John Davis trial adjourned to May for poisoning William Letts. Levi Barnes pleads not guilty in the Conkling murder case. An ewe from North Branch owned by L B Goodman birthed a lamb weighing 171 pounds.
Proceedings of the Board of Trustees on Monday evening March 25 show H. Sweet presiding. Members Crawford Luckey Shaw Beyea King and Babcock attended. They fixed bonds for village officers including Treasurer 50000 Clerk 30000 Collector 30000 Street Commissioner 1000 Police Justice 1000. Babcock King and Shaw were appointed to secure rooms for the Police Justice. Adjourned.
The Montgomery or Wallkill Game and Fish Association announces stocking of Oswego bass Strawberry bass White bass Rock bass Black bass and White perch in the Wallkill River. It warns residents who take retain or destroy any of the fish will be prosecuted. Officials Wm Titus President and John P Sears Secretary urge newspapers to publish and copy the notice.
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