Middletown Evening Press Subscription Rates
The Middletown Evening Press will be delivered by carriers to village subscribers at ten cents a week, four cents for single copies, or by mail at 400 dollars a year, 200 for six months, 100 for three months, plus fifteen cents a quarter postage. The Orange County Press, weekly, is issued every Friday morning at 200 dollars per year, payable in advance. Orders by mail for subscription and advertising should be addressed.
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Middletown
Orange County Press
Everiday
Club rates for annual subscriptions offered by Stivers and Kessinger
Subscriptions paid in advance receive reduced club prices on titles including The New York Weekly Times The Phrenological Journal and Packard's Monthly Scribner's Monthly Godey's Lady's Book The Galaxy The Christian Union and Harper's and Leslie's publications. Regular prices listed, special rates apply now.
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New York Weekly Times
Tam Many
People's Friend
Phrenological Journal
Packard's
Scribner's Monthly
Godey
the Galaxy
the Christian Union
Harper's
Leslie's
Horace Greeley to Lecture for A. M. E. Zion Church
Horace Greeley will lecture for the A. M. E. Zion Colored Church in this place on Thursday evening October 26. The subject is Abraham Lincoln. A large turnout is expected due to Greeley’s fame and the charitable aim of the event.
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A. M. E. Zion
Horace Greeley
Madden Denounces Conkling Riot At Syracuse
In a garbled report from the Republican Senatorial Convention, Madden is misrepresented as endorsing the Conkling riot. The Independent Republican editor, present at the Senatorial gathering, asserts Madden did the opposite and condemned the Conkling majority's stance.
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Madden
Conkling
Syracuse
Senator Conkling
Democratic County Ticket at Goshen Convention
The Democratic County Convention in Goshen presented a ticket for the coming election including County Judge Thomas George of Newburgh Surrogate R C Coleman of Goshen District Attorney C Frank Brown of Newburgh Justice of Sessions John D Wood of Wawayanda Coroners James N Penney of Deerpark and C S Hulse of Wallkill. The paper condemns the lineup as weak and notes discontent over the treatment of Surrogate Hulse and the nomination of Judge George.
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Goshen
Thomas George
Newburgh
R. C. Coleman
C. Frank Brown
John D. Wood
Wawayanda
Jas. N. Penney
Deerpark
C. S. Hulse
Wallkill
Judge Hulse
Hulse
George
Middletown
Democratic Party
Halse
Greeley Lecture for Colored A M E Church at Slauson Hall
Horace Greeley will speak next Thursday evening at Slauson Hall for the benefit of Middletown's colored A M E Church. The venue is donated free by owner Mr Hoyerman. The audience may be large as the community supports a cherished local church project and every contribution helps the cause.
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Greeley
Middletown
Horace Greeley
Gunning to Lecture on Geology World Beginnings
Prof W D Gunning brings seven lectures under the O C M society. The first talk titled The World in the Beginning tests oldest rocks sunbeam and starbeam and will be free at Empire Hall next Friday Oct 27.
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W. D. Gunning
O. C. M. Society
Empire Hall
Gothic Hall
Youmans
Gunning
Narrow Escape at Erie Crossing
Edward DeKay and Livingston narrowly avoided a collision with an eastbound Erie train at Sweet's crossing. DeKay leaped from the wagon, was struck by the cow catcher, and suffered a hand wound sewed by Dr. Darwin Everett. The wagon cleared the track, prompting calls for a flagman at the dangerous crossing.
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Edward DeKay
Livingston
Erie
Sweet’s Crossing
Mr. DeKay
Darwin Everett
Col Houston narrowly escapes fatal Chicago fire
Col D Crawford Houston formerly of Middletown and now in the U S Army stayed at the Palmer house during Chicago's great conflagration. After fleeing to State Street he briefly found lunch before the restaurant burned, and his escape was so perilous that flames repeatedly scorched his clothing as he ran to safety.
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Chicago
Col. D. Crawford Houston
Middletown
United States Army
Palmer House
State Street
Recognizing God in the Constitution Address
Rev Mr McAllister of New York argued for an amendment to acknowledge God in the U S Constitution. The audience was sparse at Emp ire Hall on Thursday evening. Judge Groo presided and opened with remarks.
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Empire Hall
Mr. McAllister
New York City
United States
Judge Groo
Home Again After European Tour for Rev. C A Harvey
Rev. C A Harvey returns home from a European tour and shows signs of benefit from travel. He authored observations for the Evening Press during his absence and will speak at the First Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening.
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C. A. Harvey
First Presbyterian Church
Temperature variation report from North Street Drug Store
The Evening Press logs the day’s temperature at Mc Monagle Rogers Standard Thermometer North Street Drug Store for Oct 19 with readings at 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 8 PM 6 PM 9 PM plus averages and changes. Readings show start near 48 rising to around 91 with small fluctuations and decimal details in the note.
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Mc. Monagle & Rogers
North-st
Evening Press
Wreck on New Jersey Midland Halts Rail Service
A fatal collision occurred about 9:30 near Unionville on the New Jersey Midland Railroad when the way freight struck a construction train. Conductor Richard W. Bruen died after being crushed. engineer John Cassel and fireman Geo Cassell survived. The crash damaged Deckertown and Pequonnock engines. track clearance will delay service into Monday.
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Unionville
New Jersey Midland Railroad
A. F. Beach
N. J. Midland
Spt. Corwin
van Sickle
Richard W. Bruen
John Cassel
John
Deckertown
Geo. Cassell
Pequonnock
Yearly Press offer cuts cost of Godeys Lady's Book
Pay a year in advance for the Press and receive Godey's Lady's Book at a notable reduction. Everyone can join the club and enjoy family reading at a low price.
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Godey
Real Estate Transfers and Sale Notices in Middletown
J W Hamilton sold a Sprague Avenue lot to Herman Witte for 400 dollars. Dill and Robertson sold Green House property to Midland people for 5000 dollars. Bailey Parker Sease and Geo Robertson sold multiple lots totaling several thousand dollars. Midland company still seeks right of way. Commissioners named D W Warring J W Taylor and Weeks.
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J. W. Hamilton
Sprague Avenue
Herman Witte
Dill & Robertson
Green House
D. H. Bailey
James Parker
S. A. Sease
Geo. W. Robertson
Hamilton
D. W. Warring
Montgomery
J. W. Taylor
Newburgh
Mr. Weeks
Poughkeepsie
Personal visit highlights regional notes on travel
Ex governor Bross stopped at Port Jervis on his way to Chicago and stayed hours with M. W. Heller. General Sherman will sail with Rear Admiral Alden next week to inspect European fortifications. Dr Van Etten of Port Jervis was thrown from a carriage causing a sprain. Rev J. H. Harvey returned to Middletown Friday from a European tour and is looking well.
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Bross
Port Jervis
Chicago
M. W. Heller
General Sherman
Alden
Dr. van Etten
J. H. Harvey
Middletown
Middletown Stallion’s Stock Draws Big Prices
The Middletown sire's progeny attract high bids in horse markets. Wm. C. Trimble of Newburgh keeps Music, a sorrel filly by Middletown, after rejecting 20000 dollars. A two year old by Middletown, for Mr. Sage of Albany, sold for 1000 dollars and shows promise. Wm. H. Pierson of Hampton sold a four year old filly by Middletown for 1500 dollars. Mr. White of Scotchtown also sold a Middletown filly at a premium price.
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Middletown
Wm. C. Trimble
Newburgh
Music
Mr. Sage
Albany
Wm. H. Pierson
Hampton
Mr. White
Scotchtown
New Old School Baptists Church Nears Completion
The new church of the Old School Baptists in the village will be ready for use by early next month. The Reformed Church of Berea in Montgomery marks fifty years, with Rev. Mr Ten Eyck still pastor. Rev. Mr Harvey, back from Europe, will speak at First Presbyterian tomorrow evening. The Roman Citizen boasts a 3000 value of new material including a handsome dress and a printer-friendly note on singing Robin Ruff.
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Old School Baptists
Reformed Church of
Berea
Montgomery
Ten Eyck
Harvey
Europe
First Presbyterian Church
Robin Ruff
Committee On Resolvoshens
Mr. Tweed
Nashnel
Democratic Party
New York City
Radikal
Blandnis
Donation Visits Schedule for Local Clergy
Donation visits are planned to Reverend J. G. Means of Howells on Thursday evening the 26th and to Elder J. N. Bager of Warwick on the evening of the 31st. If the weather turns stormy the visits will be postponed.
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J. G. Means
Howells
J. N. Bager
Warwick
Horse Notes Sell Star Gelding to Penn Yan Buyer
J. B. Schoonmaker of this village sold his seven year old Star gelding to a gentleman from Penn Yan for a handsome price not made public.
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J. B. Schoonmaker
Penn Yan
Conkling to Speak at Newburgh Meeting Monday Night
Senator Roscoe Conkling will address a Republican gathering in Newburgh on Monday evening of next week, discussing the day's pressing questions.
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Roscoe Conkling
Newburgh
Map Wanted in Orange County Return Map to Office
A request asks the gentleman who holds the county map to return it to the office. No other details are provided about the map or the owner.
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Orange County
Tweed's Control at Rochester Democratic Convention
Eyewitness account describes Boss Tweed directing New York Democratic delegates at Rochester during the 1871 state convention. The piece portrays Tweed shaping resolutions, signaling delegates, and coordinating editor denunciations while his ally Dennis O Shaughnessy rises in city politics and vast wealth.
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Nasby
New York
Tweed
Northwestern Fire Devastates Wisconsin and Michigan
A general rain in Minnesota and western Wisconsin ended prairie and forest fires in the second week of the month, with reports that eastern Wisconsin and Michigan fires have spent their force. Milwaukie refugees mourn homes and loved ones lost to the flames, including thirty five victims at Williamson's Mill. The fire death toll in the state is estimated at 1,200. Detroit reports the Michigan Lake Shore Railroad line afire, and White Rock area sees over a thousand refugees left destitute.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Milwaukie
Williamson's Mill
Green Bay
Detroit
Michigan Lake Shore Railroad
White Rock
Midland R R progress near Middletown Orange County
A traveler writes to the Kingston Daily Gazette describing Middletown as the future Orange County seat and notes the Midland Railroad cut south of the depot crossing the Erie to connect the Unionville Branch. Contractor Jackson governs the latter and it will finish soon.
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Midland
Kingston Daily Gazette
Middletown
Orange Co
Midland R. R
Erie
Unionville
Jackson
Said of Him Port Jervis Candidate Abbott
The Port Jervis Evening Gazette notes Abbott’s strong standing as a Assembly candidate. It cites a large past vote when he became a village Trustee and his current role at the Erie Railway Port Jervis shops. The district leans Democratic, but a careful nomination is needed to win.
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Port Jervis
Chicago Fire Woe From Intemperance Telegram Warns
A Chicago telegram recounts the old tale of the curse of intemperance and urges a Fire Department trained to abstinence. It argues that Sunday night calamity could have been prevented just as Saturday’s blaze was, due to the fatigue and temptation of a Sunday rest.
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Chicago
Madden Nomination for State Senator
The Albany Journal confirms the nomination of Hon. E. M. Madden for the Orange District Senate. Madden has been elected from that district before and is seen as a strong popular leader who will guide the column to victory and become a sterling Republican Senator.
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Madden
Albany Journal
E. M. Madden
Senate
Orange
Madden Nominated Republican Senator Candidate in Xth District
The Hon E M Madden was nominated by acclamation as the Republican candidate for Senator from the Xth District encompassing Orange and Sullivan Counties. Two years ago Democrats won Graham by under 600, and this year Republicans aim for about a 1000 vote majority. Woodford and Hoffmans votes in the two counties last year show a Democratic edge of 58.
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E M. Madden
Orange
Sullivan
Graham
Woodford
Hoffman
V. Y. Tribune
New York Chamber Seeks Federal Aid for Northwest Famine Sufferers
The New York Chamber of Commerce urged the President and departmental leaders to cooperate in distributing food clothing and shelter to victims of prairie and forest fires in the northwest.
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Chamber of Commerce of
New York
United States
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