Middletown Evening Press and Orange County Press notices
The Middletown Evening Press lists five o clock afternoon publication days Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Subscriptions: ten cents weekly for home delivery. four cents for single copies. mail rates 400 per year 200 half year 100 quarter. postage fifteen cents a quarter. Orange County Press weekly issue every Sunday morning with 2000 per year. Orders to Stivers & Kessinge Middletown N Y.
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Middletown
Orange County
Gothic Hall
Orange County Press
Stivers & Kessinge
Middletown, N
Middletown Evening Press Agent Announces Delivery Plan
Mr A B Deming, Newsdealer and bookseller, appointed general agent for the Middletown Evening Press in Middletown. He will oversee village delivery and bid collections biweekly. Single copies are 4 cents at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore.
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A. B. Deming
Middletown Evening Press
Middletown
Deming’s
Vail
The Golden Side Poem by Mrs M A Kidder
Poem reflects on life’s rest and renewal guiding the hopeful soul toward divine will. It contrasts worldly riches with simple joys such as a child’s love and a mother’s prayer. The verse urges patient faith, daily goodness, and a cooperative heart to find light after storm.
Women Vote Attempt Provokes Clash at New York Polls
In New York City on election day several women attempted to vote. Mrs. Margaret M. Miller was allowed to cast a ballot while Victoria C. Woodhull and Tennie C. Claflin were refused. Inspectors cited a male voter requirement though judges argued all citizens may vote. The episode sparked calls for clarity on women’s suffrage.
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New York City
Margaret M. Miller
Victoria C. Woodhull
Miller
V. C. Woodhull
Tennie C. Claflin
Vo Woodhull
Woodhull
Thompson
Parker
McKindley
Victoria Claflin Woodhull
Bachelors Plan Sociable at Empire Hall This Winter
The bachelors group announced a sociable event for Friday evening November 24 at Empire Hall. Elected for the year: President H. D. Curry, Secretary S. B. Draper, Treasurer W. E. Robertson.
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B.S. C
Empire Hall
H. D. Curry
S. 8. Draper
W. E. Robertson
Sardine Talk Prompts Middletown Mail Mischief
A cryptic query hints that a single mischief maker can spread nonsensical gossip in the Middletown Mail, and questions how much trouble a whole group or sardine might cause in print.
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Finn
Middletown Mail
New Erie Railway Time Table Goes Into Effect Monday
The Erie Railway and branches adopt a new timetable starting Monday the 13th with continued services and altered running times. Orange Co Express departs at 7 06 AM, No 8 Cincinnati Express now not stopping and at 12 53 PM, No 20 Milk and Passenger departs 5 50 PM toward Turners ahead of No 2 New York Express. No 30 New York Way departs 7 27, No 6 Accommodation 1 22 PM, No 4 8 45 PM, No 9 11 10 AM, No 19 Milk and Passenger 12 50 PM, No 17 Milk 3 40 PM, No 29 Emigrant 11 02. Unionville Branch trains listed with arrivals and departures. other branch trains discontinued.
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Erie Railway
Orange Co
Cincinnati Express
Turners
New York Express
New York Way
Unionville
Fools Sold On Election Day Auction Pranks
On election day Jim Post posted sale notices declaring fools would be sold at 6 o'clock based on election results. A misprint changing P to F kept the auction going until telegraphic returns spoiled the joke. Democrats betting on forecasts reportedly lost money amid election rumors and party papers.
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Jim” Post
Senate
Assembly
Tammany State
Religious notices and upcoming sermons in area churches
Rev C A Harvey preaches on doing good to men tomorrow at 3 PM in First Presbyterian. Rev S W Mills delivers farewell at Reformed Church Port Jervis after fourteen years. Port Jervis Methodist revival continues. Goshen Presbyterian to close old church next Sabbath with Dr Snodgrass sermon. A regional pastor notes Reformed Church growth near Roman Catholic levels.
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C. A. Harvey
First Presbyterian Church
S. W. Mills
Port Jervis
Port Jervis Methodist Church
Goshen
Aurora Borealis Lights Up State Skies in Brief Display
The account describes an early Thursday night sighting of a grand aurora borealis in the northwest with Rosearchues at six, filling the northern hemisphere with a mystic glow. The brilliant red rays faded as the spectacle withdrew, leaving darkness again.
First Snow Arrives After Auroral Sky Illumination
The article notes an exceptional first snow of the season with a Thursday auroral display. The sky darkened into heavy cloud masses and sickly gleams along the horizon, followed by pre-dawn snowfall and a day of cold rain and chill.
Acknowledgments for Election Returns From Various Towns
The writer publicly thanks Supervisor Van Vleit Blooming Grove Henry Secor Hamptonburgh Chas Tolhurst Warwick O H Westervelt Young America Chester Hon A B Hulse Monroe and Mr Weller Crawford and others for sending early reliable election returns.
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van Vleit
Blooming Grove
Henry Secor
Hamptonburgh
Chas. E. Tolhurst
Warwick
O. H. Westervelt
Young America
Chester
A. B. Hulse
Monroe
Mr. Weller
Crawford
Somnambulist Whidden Detained Overcoat Theft Case
A. B. Whidden, once noted for curious discoveries, was found Wednesday wearing Lewis Scott’s overcoat, missing since election day. Whidden claimed total amnesia about how the coat came to his possession and was taken into Justice Little’s court on criminal process. He offered to answer but said the matter lay beyond recollection. He posted $10 in security to pay a fine.
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A. B. Whidden
Lewis Scott
Scott
Whidden
Justice Little
Episcopal Mission at Port Jervis Convocation Talk
Rev. Mr. Luson spoke at a Newburgh convocation detailing the Port Jervis Episcopal Mission building fund. He reported pledges toward a lot purchase to assure church completion, noted a 75 to 100 member congregation with 200 Sabbath school children, and urged laborers on railroads to observe the Sabbath under threat of discharge. He recalled workers injured and dying after long gaps without church attendance.
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Episcopal
Port Jervis
Luson
Newburgh
Real Estate Sales Report From Middletown
Horton and Slauson report Grand Avenue lot sales this week totaling 11500 dollars, bringing three week sales to 27000 dollars. The same parties sold a house. Duffy Price stands at 4000 dollars. William H. Newman of Goshen bought a High street lot from Edwin McWilliams for 1000 dollars and plans a dwelling this winter.
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Middletown Press
Horton & Slauson
Grand Avenue
Duffy Price
William H. Newman
Goshen
Edwin McWilliams
High Street
Severe head wound from dangerous play leaves Elsie Crist recovering
A girl, Miss Elsie Crist of Pine Bush, sustained a severe head injury after stones were thrown in a cruel game. Dr. Leggett of Searsville treated her for two hours before she regained consciousness and began a slow recovery in bed.
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Elsie Crist
Pine Bush
Leggett
Searsville
Wagon accident ends in horse killed near Phillipsburg
A wagon pole broke while Lewis B. Scott, a local stable owner, drove toward Phillipsburg. The runaway horses caused an accident injuring one horse, which had to be killed due to a broken leg.
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Lewis B. Scott
Lvery
Phillipsburgh
Mr. Scott
Professor Franklin Promotes Interest in Human Nature
Professor Franklin visited Otiaville Goshen and Paterson yesterday reporting growing interest in the science of human nature. He is described as a practical reformer whose labors are said to benefit others through his success and development of this field.
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Franklin
Otiaville
Goshen
Paterson
Bonding Appeal Likely Delayed to Next Month
A Newburgh bonding case appeal decision is not expected before next month. The Rondout Freeman reports that Kingston town bonding for the Wallkill Valley Railroad will soon be tested on certiorari.
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Newburgh
Rondout Freeman
Kingston
Wallkill Valley Railroad
Temperature readings from Mc Monagle Rogers' Thermometer
The Evening Press lists 6 AM to 9 PM temperatures for November 9 at North Street drug store. Readings show 52 at 6 AM, rising to 62.88 at 6 PM and varying through the day with several decimals and negative deltas noted in the record.
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McMonagle & Rogers
North-st
Evening Press
Gunning Lecture Postponed to Monday at Empire Hall
Prof Gunning's Geology lecture was postponed due to the storm and will now open a six part course Monday evening the 18th at Empire Hall. Tickets are available at local bookstores.
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Gunning
Empire Hall
Narrow gauge track to be laid at Unionville Railroad
The Unionville Railroad will soon lay a new narrow gauge track using heavier rails than the existing broad gauge. The old rails will stay to support broad gauge cars, ensuring continued operation on both gauges.
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Unionville Railroad
Circuit and Over in Newburgh on the 27th
A collection of local notices reports events and updates including Circuit and Over in Newburgh on the 27th Tweed meditating flight Montgomery and Erie directors on the 21st County Sunday School Convention Goshen on the 15th Assemblyman Irving indicted and bailed at 10000 dollars new Presbyterian Church Goshen to be dedicated on the 22nd peat deposit near Goshen several thousand acres Judge Hilton resigns as Commissioner of the Park Department Kingston Erie connection deferred to spring Corwin plans trout ponds Masonic farm Unionville Miller reports NY insurance losses from Chicago fire Walden Co-Operative Store half year trade 15198 16 dividend 12099 52 8 percent interest 8286 37 mobile death of William A Conning son of William Canning of Hamptonburgh Orange Co in Mobile died in Artesia Mississippi en route to New York.
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Irving
New Presbyterian Church of
Goshen
Hilton
Park Department
Kingston
Erie
S. W. Corwin
Unionville
Miller
New York
Chicago
First Presbyterian Church
Clements
Walden Co-Operative
William A. Conning
William Canning
Hamptonburgh
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Mobile
Amusements for the Coming Season List
The notice lists entertainments and social events including a Friday Nov 24 B B C Hop and a Mr McAllister dancing school at Empire Hall. It notes a well attended sociable, a Billiard Hall opening in the Erie Building, Middletown Social and Reading Club hops on Nov 28, and staff notes. The Evening Press will publish thrice weekly with enhanced services, and bound magazines offer hearthside reading and permanent use via the Press Bindery.
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McAllister
Empire Hall
Erie
Middletown Social and
James Street
David Wiss
Lawrence Distler
Fred Eppinger
Hearthstone
Notable 19th Century Briefs From Various Figures
Personal moves include Geo. W. Canfield leaving Kennard House in Cleveland for a Weddell House post. William Callan Bryant turns 74. South Carolina Secretary of State Cardozo resigns for Howard University professorship. Queen of Belgium argues with a dressmaker over a $13,000 bill. John Fiske to lecture on comic philosophy in Boston. Ada Brown and Anna Wood at Lewiston river tragedy. Wealth leaders listed as Astor Vanderbilt and Stewart, with $60 million midpoints.
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Geo. W. Canfield
Kennard
Cleveland
Ohio
Weddell House
William Callan Bryant
Cardozo
South Carolina
Howard University
Washington
Belgium
John Fiske
Boston
Maine
Ada Brown
Anna Wood
Androscoggin River
Lewiston
United States
Wm. B. Astor
Cornelius Vanderbilt
A. T. Stewart
Temperance Lecture At Empire Hall With Professor Graham
Professor Graham the Practical Phrenologist delivered a temperance lecture at Bromley Hall on Thursday evening. A second lecture on the Human Mind will be given at Empire Hall on Thursday November 14 at 7 30 p m. Admission free, collection taken to meet expenses.
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Tempeerance
Empire Hall
Graham
Bromley’s Hall
Man Killed in Train Accident at Turners
Mr J A Smith of Chambers street New York died after a Turners incident last Saturday night when attempting to board moving cars of the Orange County Express. He was en route to Montgomery to join his family. both legs were severed above the knees and he lingered only a few hours before death at Turners.
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Turners
Orange County Express
J. A. Smith
Chambers Street
New York
Montgomery
A London Home Drama of Alice Shirley and Two Suitors
In Sydenham England Colonel Shirley and his wife nurture a quiet life with daughter-figure Alice Shirley. Two suitors Charley Randolph and Wilfrid Euston vie for her hand while a past letter reveals a legacy from Henry John Lewis. The tale follows social reform zeal, aristocratic manners, and a hidden family history into marriage choices.
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Colonel
Mrs. Shirley
Sydenham
London
Atlantic
Crystal Palace
Edgar Poe
Sydenenham
Norwood
Anerely
Colonel Shirley
Alice Lewis
Lewis
England
Alice Shirley
Alice
Shirley
America
Calcutta
Shirleys
Mamma
Papa
Tetterby
Charles Randolph
Randolph
Hodman
Charley Randolph
Oxford
States
Australia
Richelieu
Wilfrid Euston
Dolores
Mr. Bright
Wilfrid
Col. Shirley
New York Legislature GOP Majority Grows
Later returns widen Republican control in the New York Senate to 24 Republicans and 8 Democrats, and in the Assembly to 98 Republicans and 30 Democrats.
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New York
Senate
Assembly
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