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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1871
Page
1
Publication details for the Middletown Evening Press with delivery schedule offices and rates. Includes subscription prices by week, year, and half year, mail postage, and notices about the Orange County Press weekly issue and advance payment terms.
Mr A B Deming Newsdealer Bookseller is the general agent for the Middletown Evening Press in Middletown and will oversee village delivery and collections every two weeks. Single copies are sold at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore for four cents.
Subscriptions paid one year in advance to STIVERS & KESSINGER unlock reduced club prices for publications including The New York Weekly Times The Phrenological Journal and Packard's Monthly Scribner's Monthly Godey's Lady's Book The Galaxy and The Christian Union with Harper's and Leslie's titles available in similar proportions Regular prices shown and offers limited to advance payments Now is the time.
Secretary of State G Hilton Scribner Comptroller Nelson K Hopkins Treasurer Thomas Raines Attorney General Francis C Barlow State Engineer William B Taylor Canal Commissioner Alexander Barkley Inspector of State Prisons Thomas Kirkpatrick SENATE Senator 8th District Edward M Madden Justice Supreme Court Joseph F Barnard County Judge Stephen W Fullerton Surrogate Henry A Wadsworth District Attorney Lewis E Carr Justice of Sessions James E Waterbury Coroners Samuel Gibbs George C Miller
The piece argues for the selection of capable, upright judges over political considerations. It endorses Judge Barnard for the Supreme Court District and strongly nominates Stephen W. Fullerton as County Judge, praising his legal knowledge, investigative mind, and integrity for fair adjudication.
The world renowned Horace Greeley lectures tonight at Slauson Hall for Zion A. M. E. Church. Admission is 25 cents. proceeds aid the church. Lecture starts at 7:30 p.m.
Arthur X. Breed once used forged checks to obtain railroad bonds and forged certified checks. He operated from Fulton Oswego County and defrauded several banks and individuals. Detectives arrested him in New York on Monday morning on the forgery charges.
A new drop curtain at Bull's Opera House showcases ads for the Evening Press and other advertisers. E J Field of Elmira implemented the project under a sidewalk obstruction warning, charging $25 for the center ad and $15 to $10 for others, with potential reach of 80,000 attendees annually for 20 years.
Gen. Van Wyck traveled to Syracuse on Wednesday night to address a grand Republican ratification gathering. Charles Denton debuted as organist at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening during Prof. Mallette's temporary absence, showing solid command of the instrument. Edward White, known locally as Doctor Plug, was found dead at the American House on Sunday morning. Coroner Penny led the inquest with a verdict that death resulted from a fit caused by excessive liquor use.
The Rev Chas Scott longtime pastor of the Reformed Church of Shawangunk Ulster now a Hope College professor in Michigan lost nearly all his household goods in the Northwest fire. County churches raise funds with Port Jervis Reformed Church taking a generous part to aid his relief.
An anonymous donor signed "ruth" from New York City criticizes Ulsterville's G. W. Connitt over calling him Reverend after a recent accident. The paper refuses to publish anonymous letters and declines to print the provocation.
Free lecture to open a geology course at Empire Hall on Friday evening given by Prof W D Gunning. The talk will be illustrated with chemical experiments and form the first in a series of geology lectures.
Governor Hoffman proclaims Thursday November 23 as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise in the state. The statement designates the date for statewide observance and reflection.
Prominent arrivals at Middletown include Hon. W. Fullerton of Newburgh, J. H. Goodall Superintendent of County Poor, and Robert Young famed as the Sullivan bear killer, among others.
The village to host the dedication of a new Methodist Episcopal Church next Wednesday November 1 with a large attendance sought and liberal donations urged to retire the erection debt. Eminent preachers including Rev Mr Corey Rev Thomas Guard Rev Dr Foss Rev Dr Ridgeway and Rev B I Ives will participate along with morning afternoon and evening services and music.
The Presbyterian Church of Hopewell Crawford closes for repairs and reopens for public worship next Sabbath. Rev A B Van Zandt of Montgomery will occupy the pulpit. the church features a modern pulpit frescoed walls and a thorough renewal. The Classis of Orange dissolves Rev S W Mills relation with Port Jervis congregation and divides district for the Reformed centenary celebrations.
John Bull sold hay house opposite H Bull to M Featherston of Crawford as the street line to the new depot nears completion. Featherston’s damaged buildings will be replaced. H Bull sold a lot to B F Van Fleet beside Rev J N Boyd’s residence. Van Fleet plans a dwelling this fall or winter. H F Wilkison finished a new 35 by 40 shop replacing last summer’s fire damaged building and plans an engine to ease his business.
Port Jervis Gazette reports John Bell of Sparrowbush killed instantly Sunday when deaf to a westbound switch engine 1536 returning from the Delaware bridge struck him. The collision crushed his skull and severed a leg and an arm. he was about 55 years old.
The Reformed Church of the country, formerly known as the Reformed Dutch, marks 250 years since its establishment and 100 years since the General Synod’s current organization. It celebrates this year as a centennial and plans a memorial fund drive to bolster denominational institutions.
The Newburgh Fire Department annual parade featured Excelsior H. and L. Company representatives from Middletown as guests of Brewster H. and L. Company No. 1. Ferris M. Pronk served as foreman with H. L. Adams as treasurer and B. F. Gordon and S. A. Sease in attendance.
Piles are driven for a trestlework bridge for the Midland crossing the Erie east of Unionville Junction. Midland Depot in the village is set near the fireworks and Main street crossing. Track Master Beach, head of the gravel train that collided with Conductor Bruen last Saturday, has been dismissed by the company.
A ghostly figure dressed in white appears to two lovers seated by a roadside stone at midnight. The specter warns them to go home and vanishes, while a nearby resident in his night attire drives off a cow near the cemetery and encounters the couple. Also notes a minstrel event and local changes in Mount Hope with sales and improvements.
Donation visits to Rev. G. J. Means and Rev. C. E. Walton are rescheduled due to illness and weather. Other visits include Rev. David Heroy of Ridgebury, Elder G. Beebe of Middletown, and Pastor Rev. P. G. Buckman of Centreville, all set for November 2 with storm contingency plans.
A large gathering of Orange County teachers met in Middletown with President H Warren presiding. Debate covered written versus oral exams, annual testing, and teaching methods. Officers were elected including Prof. Wilder as President and W Simpson as Vice President. Adjournment set for January in Middletown.
A partial list of lake losses notes many vessels ruined or damaged and numerous lives lost. A Mobile & Ohio train at Union City Tennessee was robbed of 4000 dollars as three men and two confederates seized the express car. Persia suffers famine pestilence and insurrection. Brazil’s emancipation bill passes and a Darien canal route is deemed feasible with an estimated cost of 124 million. Northern Kansas endures forest and prairie fires.
The Walden jewelry shop of OC Kallman was robbed last Tuesday night with entry by breaking a side door pane. About 700 in valuables including 4 gold watches 13 silver watches 2 clocks and jewelry were taken. A 100 reward is offered 50 for return of goods and 50 for conviction.
The chamber of commerce plans a new stone building to replace the old court house. Hartford Fire Insurance will rebuild and finish within the year. New York chamber relief funds total 804302.68 dollars by Monday. About 50 000 have left Chicago lowering the population to 250 000. A day of fasting and prayer will be observed Sunday. Twenty thousand Chicagoans found hospitality in St Louis and publishers sent issues there for printing.
The new A. M. E. Zion Church in this village will open for worship on the 29th with afternoon and evening services at 2 p m and 7 p m. Distinguished clergy will take part in the dedicatory exercises and members of other churches are invited to attend. Lewis B. Henry is minister in charge.
Friends of Rev. G W Connitt plan a donation call at the New Prospect parsonage on Wednesday evening November 1. Readers recall the recent accident and misfortune, and supporters are urged to aid as he slowly recovers from his injuries.
Horatio Fowks, longtime editor of the Rondout Freeman, launches a daily edition from his office. Though under a week old, the paper shows merits and promise as a quality Hudson valley publication. Fowks is praised as capable and honest, his venture viewed as a public benefit.
Ulster County residents tighten security after a Chicago fire incident injures Kingston families. Two of James Matchell’s children are among missing in Chicago, while Rondout reports rampant petty thefts and over ten thousand Sunday School scholars in the county.
In Poughkeepsie New York Charles Giddings pried splinters with a jack knife when the blade slipped striking Carlotta Moore four year old daughter of Dr Moore in the throat. The carotid artery severed and she died within eight minutes.
Monroe items report Peter Turner has bought back the Turner place from his son James G. Turner, restoring the old tavern stand store and mill farm and sparking satisfaction among longtime neighbors. The school district hires Henry Stevens of Vineland New Jersey as upper department teacher, with Sarah Howell remaining in charge of the primary. The Rev D N Freeland enjoys a southern trip during vacation. A forest fire north of Monroe village burned about thirty acres but caused little damage. The new Methodist Church at Turners nears completion and will be dedicated soon. The Republican ticket is fully satisfactory and should win decisively in Monroe.
The Evening Press records temperature variations from a standard thermometer at North Street Drug Store with hourly marks across Oct 24 and Oct 25. Readings show evening values around 25 degrees and mid day lower levels, reflecting daily change.
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