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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1871
Page
1
Middletown Orange County notice lists publication days every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at five o'clock with office located on the first floor of Gothic Hall.
President Grant issues a proclamation calling on citizens to give thanks on November 30 and to pray for mercy and protection for those afflicted. The notice, dated October 28 1871, notes peace and prosperity, with the governor subsequently aligning the date to the decree.
A verse about fame and fortune collapsing into loss and regret. The speaker laments lost crowns, friends, love, and wealth, noting betrayal and failure yet choosing to seek goodwill toward humanity despite earthly costs. The poem ends with a prayer for a benevolent will toward mankind.
The article argues Americans honor to the Russian Grand Duke reflects a deep kinship with a great empire. It asserts close ties between the United States and Russia in motive and progress, contrasting them with England France and Germany, and praises Russia and the US for educating masses toward liberty and individual freedom.
A deputy sheriff notes large baggage removed from Tweed's Fifth Avenue house and reports passages booked in Brussels for five Tweed family members with an extra berth possibly unused, suggesting imminent flight rumors.
A large audience heard Rev. Mr. Harvey recount his ocean voyage and travels through Scotland and England. He described historic sites and Scottish lake and mountain scenery with views of Glasgow Edinburgh London and Parliament, and shown photographs. The two hour talk concluded with a future lecture date of December 7 at the same venue to support a worthy cause.
Work on the Shawangunk tunnel nears completion with 400 feet remaining when a rockfall injures laborer Ed Moore and another worker. The accident delays the project and some men have quit. A construction train will run through Fallsburgh on Saturday and the line to Liberty should open in about three weeks. Crawford branch ready but awaits tunnel completion.
Thursday evening the Middletown Social and Reading Club marked its founding at James Street rooms. Members are Germans and the library and papers are in German. Guests from Ellenville and Newburgh attended, welcomed by David Wiss. The club aims to unite Germans for common good and promote reading of newspapers and books to support patriotic German-born Americans.
Yesterday's rainfall dampened streets and startled pedestrians yet refreshed crops and pastures. The downpour benefited grain and grass, while umbrellas stayed dry and walkers fought wet conditions.
Real estate broker M Lewis Clark reports sales to Theodore Wilkes house and lot at Monhagen and Wilkes Avenues transferred to Thomas K Mills for 34000. J F Kilgour of the Pennsylvania Blue Stone Co buys Horton Slauson lots on Grand Avenue for 10500 and plans a fine residence. Total sales amount to 38000 in the last month.
Rev. Henry Highland Garnett, noted colored preacher from New York City, will lecture on Great Changes at Empire Hall on Tuesday evening December 5 for the benefit of the local A. M. E. Church. He is expected to draw a full house.
A special train will depart this station on the Unionville Branch Monday evening after Grand Master Anthon's lecture to serve attendees from stations along the line.
A fine buck was seen today at Jake Young's meat market. It was brought down by Parsons' trusty rifle during a hunting expedition in Sullivan near Yankee Pond on Wednesday, in company with Thos. K. Beyea.
Jottings note Grand Master Anthon appears at the Opera House on Monday night and Little Nell a 14 year old actress visits next Thursday. The issue mocks censorship of poems and reports on a sharp conversation about compulsory education and social gatherings.
Augus tus E Hanford son of John M Hanford of this village arrived after eleven days travel from Montana where he mined near Virginia City for seven years about 360 miles from the Pacific Railroad. Edward M Johnson of the Addison Advertiser seeks Clerk of the Assembly. Ulster County lawyer Hon T R Westbrook of Kingston and wife celebrate their silver wedding on the evening of the 18th.
The El lenville area was rattled by a bigamy scandal involving George Haight, son of a local couple. He had a wife and four children in Newburgh, then eloped with Miss S Williams of Homewack, presenting himself as single and marrying her in New York. His brother disclosed the truth before the ceremony, but the couple reportedly headed toward Chicago with plans to start anew.
Next Thursday brings Thanksgiving and families begin preparations in every well ordered home. Absent relatives are eagerly awaited and will be warmly welcomed when they arrive to celebrate the day by the old hearthstone.
The second annual Firemen's Ball will be held at the Webb House on Thanksgiving evening. Ball committee members include J. W. Taylor J. E. Scott and Charles Crossman with Jos C. Appleyard as Chief Engineer and guest of honor.
The Evening Press reports thermometer data from the North Street Drug Store showing temperature variations at 6am 9am noon 6pm and 9pm on November 23 with figures around 42 48 24 32 34 85 and 25 86 42 45.
A magic lantern entertainment is set for Empire Hall on Wednesday December 6 at 4 PM. The Grace Church Sunday School hosts the show to raise funds for the Port Jervis Episcopal Church building fund.
Archibald Taylor secretary sends a complimentary invitation to the Hatters' Association First Annual Ball to be held at Slauson Hall on Wednesday evening, November 29.
The passage claims an awful cold winter is coming, citing prophets as authoritative. It describes moss thick on trees, frogs on their heads, sunflowers pointing north, and grape vines enmeshed around poles as signs. The tone is confident and hyperbolic.
On Thanksgiving night Edward and Mary Belles confront marital strains over a donation party for widow Brown. Villagers rally to support the elderly widow and her orphans, praising charity and heavenly gratitude as affection heals the couple’s rift.
A mine shaft in Scranton sank Olive street homes after a cave in at the Pine Brook shaft near Wyoming and Washington avenues. Amid fears of unsafe props in mines a man at Grand Tunnel confessed to firing the Avondale breaker, a claim met with public skepticism and speculation.
Monroe argues the late election shows a moral public awakening against ballot rigging and corrupt state and city governments. He urges Republicans to form honest governing, reject Tammany ties, resist reform opponents, and demand a strong metropolitan charter to curb rings and ensure responsible self governance.
Announcement lists Cardinal Capalti as Jesuit candidate for Pius XII succession with firm support. In New York clergymen reportedly drawing salaries over 10000 dollars. Wakeley recalls a 39 year old Pine Plains sermon and church dedication attendance. Mission society seeks 40000 dollars to aid missionaries. Dollinger and Hyacinthe described as leaders in Catholic reform. Local clergy delegates named for New York State Methodist Convention with G H Corey preaching at Port Jackson reopening on December 24.
The dedication of the M. E. Church at oe has been postponed until Wednesday.
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