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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1871
Page
1
Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoon schedules published from Middletown Orange County Ne Ye. Office is in Gothic Hall first floor.
A statewide political endorsement extols Edward M. Madden as self made, honest, and well informed. The piece highlights his vigilance against corruption, speaking ability, and alignment with Jeffersonian and Jacksonian ideals. It argues Madden would check profligacy in Albany and benefit both Democrats and Republicans.
An editorial attacks Judge Georges and the Orange County court over 1860s naturalization papers. It accuses court officials and “Special Deputies” of issuing seven hundred certificates to ineligible people who voted, urging voters to rebuke George in the upcoming election. The piece notes prior lower counts and questions accountability, while offering no personal condemnation of George.
Prof Gunning repeats his science lecture series at Empire Hall. The first talk is tomorrow evening at 7 1 2 o'clock, with tickets for the full course at 1 and single lectures at 25 cents.
The Presbytery of Hudson announces the installation of Rev. James B. Beaumont as pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Washingtonville on November 8. The church offers a salary of 1500 with parsonage, reflecting notable generosity. Also highlighted is Rev. D. N. Freeland’s long service at Monroe church and his funded month-long leave of absence.
Isaac Watkins of Wawayanda showed relics from the Revolutionary era including a flint-lock musket barrel and lock and a fragment of an ancient sword. Found in the Wallkill above Chechunk canal after the dam broke and backwater ran down the hill, the pieces show rust decay and haft damage. The sword bears the inscription Hessische Garde, indicating service by a Hessian officer or artilleryman in the British war against American independence. It is believed soldiers dropped them during retreat or were shot in the water.
Charles O Neill died Saturday after being run over on the Erie track at Pond Eddy. He was to wed soon at Pond Eddy. James Taylor perished the same week nearby by the same engine. Mrs Andrew J Messler of Port Jervis died Monday from self-administered poison at 49 after being left with her young child.
A large company of First Baptist parishioners and friends gathered at Rev. Gunning’s Acad emy Avenue residence on Wednesday evening to welcome the pastor and his new bride, just married in New York City. The crowd offered hearty congratulations on their arrival.
A 44 pound Chillie potato raised by Maj. Lewis Beyea of Mt Hope is displayed at this office. The notice invites others to produce an even larger extraordinary specimen in size weight and form.
A large crepe veil was lost Wednesday morning in the village. The finder is asked to leave it at the Press office.
A fashion note reports that ladies are ditching curls as stylish hair trends shift. Experts cite movement toward sleek straight styles and polished updos favored by influencers and salons.
The St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church in Middletown held its dedication on November 1 1871. Speakers included Rev. Oakley and Rev. Corey. The brick Gothic edifice cost 50000 with 9368.81 raised during services. total attendance exceeded capacity in morning and afternoon sessions.
The article admires a church’s interior work by A. P. Wolcott of New York with marblelike walls. It notes upholstery by the N. Y. Felt Co and heating by Dill & Swalm, plumbing by Middle town Gas Co, plus three chandeliers with prism pendants. Residents urged to contribute.
Five to six hundred brick and stone masons can find employment in Chicago through the winter at four to five dollars per day. Two thousand carpenters can gain winter work at high wages, with March bringing twice as many. Iron and wood workers and other trades will see thousands employed as much building is planned. Many unemployed from New York and other cities can work on farms within one hundred miles of Chicago.
Democrats Beebe Judge George Brown Coleman attended a private conference at Harbormaster Bell's palatial headquarters with the Ring. Reportedly the aim was to organize a movement to secure the Temperance vote.
Rev Daniel Jackson of Richfield Minnesota spoke at Campbell Hall on life on the border and his Diamond Lake missions. A collection of twenty dollars was taken to help buy a bell for his church Hank.
An Ulster inventor Mr. G. T. Daved of Phillipsport New York has created a sleigh shoe that avoids screw holes by a firm, screwless fastening. Daved is in New York arranging with Munn & Co. to obtain a patent.
Monday evening the Ball of St Joseph's Beneficial Association drew a large crowd and concluded pleasantly. Proceeds from the donation by friends of Rev E B Pierce at Bloomington totaled 110 dollars. Root and Cady of Chicago issued a new music collection for singing classes titled The Song King.
Midland paper reports A F Beach, road master, discharged for alleged carelessness after Unionville disaster. Losses to company estimated at 10 000 to 12 000 dollars. Engine No 3 disabled. No 4 sent to Paterson for repairs. Road progress, freight traffic, and early profitability noted. creditor concerns exist over Beach’s return.
The semi annual Orange County Sunday School Teachers Association convention will be held at the M E Church in Goshen on Wednesday November 15 with sessions at 9 30 am and 2 pm. The Executive Committee proposes a free discussion on Sabbath School interests and invites pastors officers teachers and friends to attend and seek divine blessing. An earnest welcome will be extended to delegates from every school in the county.
Edwin McWilliams sold a lot on High street in the village to William H. Newman for 1000 dollars. Newman plans to erect a house on the lot during the coming winter.
A political appeal urges working men and mechanics to back Frank Abbott for the Assembly district. The piece rebuts insults from Democratic papers, arguing Abbott's experience as a mechanic makes him best represent labor needs in the legislature.
The Goshen Independent argues Roswell C Coleman lacks special legal fitness for the Surrogate post. It notes A Wadsworth has handled Surrogate cases more extensively and with greater responsibility for years, challenging Coleman's qualifications.
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