Deming Named General Agent for Middletown Evening Press
Mr A B Deming Newsdealer Bookseller will have entire charge of village delivery and collections. Collections every two weeks. Single copies of the Middletown Evening Press sold at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore for four cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Orange County
Gothic Hall
Middletown Evening Press
Vance
Stivers & Kessinge
N. Y
A. B. Deming
Deming
Vail
Parting Words From Mary To Dear Friend
A sentimental verse from the Evening Press appears as a farewell poem to a youthful friend. Mary writes of meeting again in twenty years, declares lasting affection and fidelity, and bids a fond adieu with hopes of remembrance. The piece reads like a personal, lyrical farewell in a newspaper verse column.
Madden for Albany Representative in Beebe vs Madden
A local advocate praises Edward M. Madden for tirelessly lobbying in Albany to pass beneficial legislation. The piece argues Madden's proven record exceeds George M. Beebe’s potential influence, urging voters to support Madden as their accredited district representative.
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Madden
Albany
George M. Beebe
Senate
Edward M. Madden
Patent Facts on Democratic Ring and City Finances
The voter should weigh the fall campaign choices against the New York Ring. The Ring seeks city gains through the Democratic State ticket, arguing that its success funds schemes that impoverish the treasury and dishonor the city. The candidates are tied to the Ring and have not opposed its robberies and frauds.
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New York
Mena
Ring
Indecent claims border on libel in Beebe colon
The Monticello Watchman owner George M Beebe is accused of using his candidate columns to praise himself and attack his opponent misrepresenting positions and actions. The piece condemns such behavior as indecent, unladylike and unfit for Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Beebe
Monticello Watchman
Albany
Comparative Tax Rates By County Groups
The article compares tax averages across party aligned counties. Republican counties Queida Onondaga and Monroe average 1.76 while Democratic counties Albany Kings and New York average 3.41, giving a ratio over 2 to 1. Similar figures show Allegany Chatauqua Orleans Republican counties with no cities at 1.53 and Ulster Richmond Hamilton Democratic counties with no cities at 3.90, again Democratic tax over Republican tax by more than two to one.
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Queida
Onondaga
Monroe
Albany
Kings
New York
Allegany
Chatauqua
Orleans
Ulster
Richmond
Hamilton
Dedication of St Pauls M E Church Tomorrow
The Dedication of St Pauls M E Church tomorrow will draw a great crowd across denominations. Rev Mr Corey, pastor, leads plans with a 10 a m morning service and sermons by Rev Thos Guard, Rev Cyrus D Foss, and Rev H B Ridgeway. Also present Rev Mr Ives promises a striking message. The new edifice is a source of local pride and visitors are urged to attend with thoughtful generosity.
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St. Paul’s M. E. Church
Mr. Corey
Thos. Guard
South Africa
Oldest living mason Hon. John Prentiss of Keene NH noted at 93
A brief local update records Hon. John Prentiss of Keene New Hampshire as the United States' oldest living mason at ninety three, noting he earned his first degree in 1807 and has been a mason sixty four years. Rev Dr Thompson left Broadway Tabernacle Church with a $55000 parting gift. J M Matthews returns from Babylon with a sharp hooked trophy. Theodore Foote son of Dr G F Foote departs for Chicago to enter a partnership. C W Roberts and W F Hill also head to Chicago for ventures.
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United States
John Prentiss
Keene
New Hampshire
Dr. Thompson
Broadway Tabernacle Church
J. M. Matthews
Babylon
Theodore Foote
G. F. Foote
State Homepathic Asylum
Middletown
Chicago
C. W. Roberts
Albert Bull
W. F. Hill
Decker & Hill
Religious changes and relief efforts in Hudson River area
The Hudson River Ministerial Association will hear Rev G H Corey read an essay at Matteawan M E Church on November 13 and 14. Rev Beaumont will be installed as pastor of Washingtonville First Presbyterian in November. Rev Harlow has resigned from Second Presbyterian, leaving the church without a pastor. Local churches raised 110, 120, and 80 dollars respectively for wood and prairie fire sufferers, with Blooming Grove residents also donating clothing to Rev Charles Scott, now a professor at Holland College after formerly serving Shawangunk.
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G. H. Corey
Hudson River Ministerial Association
M. E. Church
Matteawan
Corey
Beaumont
Waverly
First Presbyterian Church
Washingtonville
Harlow
Second Presbyterian Church
First Congregational Church of
Blooming Grove
Charles Scott
Scott
Reformed College
Holland
Michigan
Reformed Church of
Shawangunk
Judge’s Chambers
Newburgh
M. Lewis Clark
Wawarsing
New Paltz Independent
James McEntee
Middletown
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
County Agricultural Society
Goshen
Montgomery Republican
Wm. Thompson
Crawford
D. & H. Canal Company
Chicago
Port Jervis
Judkin
Levi Bodine
Daniel Hasbrouck
Gardiner
Auburn Asylum
Railroad Tragedy Near Pond Eddy Claims Quarryman
Thomas Taylor fifty, unwed quarryman at Pond Eddy, was killed last Wednesday afternoon when an Erie passenger train eastbound collided with him as he stood on the westbound track. He was thrown fifty feet and died instantly after the collision despite whistle and bell signals. Brakeman James Welch suffered a badly torn leg after being caught between an engine cab and a coal chute at Lackawaxen on the 22nd.
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Thomas Taylor
Pond Eddy
Erie
James Welch
Lackawaxen
Temperature readings from Mc Monagle and Rogers' Thermometer
The Evening Press notes temperature variations from North Street Drug Store at 6 AM 9 AM 12 noon and 7 PM on October 28, 1946. Readings show 80 85 and small changes of .08 .05 and .66 with a forecasted 1.69 and 0.55 0.61 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMonagle. & Rogers
North-st
Evening Press
Advertisers Urged to Submit Supplement Ads
The Onance County Press announces a forthcoming supplement and urges advertisers to submit ads by Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Limited room remains and entries are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onance County Press
Inspection and Muster of Cos A and E of 21st Regt N G NY
Inspection and muster of Companies A and E of the 21st Regiment N G NY occurred at Empire Hall armory. Co A, 51 men, was mustered by Major Wiltsie. Co E, about 45 men, was mustered Friday evening. Uniforms planned in dark army blue with buff trim for Co A and scarlet for Co E, at about $20 each, fitted by B V Wolf. Paraders and drill every two weeks. rumor of a third company forming in town.
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21St Regt
N.G
N. Y
C. &Co
Empire Hall
L Wm. R. Brown
Cos. A and E
Clark
G. Fred. Wiltsie
B. V. Wolf
John
Lost baby on Monticello Railway found at Port Jervis
A humorous Tri States Union item describes a passenger who handed her baby to a fellow traveler at an intermediate stop. The man misidentified the mother and rushed back to the car, missing the return, leaving the mother outside. The train carried the child to Port Jervis where the mother later reclaimed the reunited infant.
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Tri-States
Port Jervis
The Minister and Huldy Tale of Village Woes and Wins
A village widow Mrs. Waters endures destitution with ailing health and scant funds after her husband left. The piece interweaves social distress with a rustic tale of Huldy and the parson, where clever plots and acts of kindness lead to small fortunes: a turkey eggs hatch, a pig mishap, and Huldy's garden blooms while the parson slowly notices her resilience and skills.
Store owner near moves in as arrest vexes critics
G C Harding nears moving into a new store house within a month. Carr and Pilgrim, jailed on breaking and entering charges, demanded a horseshoe used as evidence. On October 8 three boys burned a haystack on Stylus Cox premises. two have prior railroad ticket theft convictions and face future consequences.
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G. C. Harding
Carr
Pilgrim
Slippery Dick
Chauncey Ward
Charles
Sidney McCarthy
Stylus Cox
Zion Church Dedication Draws Full Congregation
The colored M. E. Zion Church in Newburgh held dedicatory exercises with full houses. Bishop McClinton preached both services using 1 Kings 8:27 as the basis. About $180 was raised on the day for the building fund, with $500 more needed to finish paying for the church. Trustees plan public lectures by well known men to finish funding.
Milk Trade Censures New York World Over Milk Prices
The Tri States Union censures the New York World for accusing Orange County milk producers of unfair dealing. It notes farmers must sell milk at three cents a quart in summer and fall, while city retailers water and dilute milk to sell at ten cents. The piece condemns unprincipled city traders.
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Tri-States Union
New York World
Orange County
Dancing Academy Promised by William McAllister in Village
An advertisement signals that William McAllister will open a dancing academy in the village. The piece extols dancing as beneficial for spirits, posture, bearing, and muscular motion, citing physicians and physiologists. It praises dancing for joy, recreation, and social diversion, especially among youth, when done with good company.
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William McAllister
Accident in Greenville Leaves Brundage seriously hurt
In Greenville last Friday evening, Charles Brundage of Centreville was severely injured when his wagon overturned after a companion’s urging led him to return from Rev. Case’s donation visit. He collided with A. T. Baird’s wagon going the opposite way, causing major damage and Brundage to sustain a broken collar bone and shoulder.
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Charles Brundage
Centreville
Fatal accident at local quarry town in Pennsylvania
Charles O'Neil a quarryman was struck by the day express on the track near the quarry at Oct 30 and killed instantly. This marks the second death by railway cars at the same spot in three days.
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Pond Eppy
Penn
Charles O’neil
Right of Way Hearing for Midland Across Hamilton Premises
Interest grows at Capt Pronk is hearing today over Midland Railway right of way across J W Hamilton property. Commissioners J W Taylor J H Weeks D W Waring, with Judge Gedney and Ex Judge McKeon for Hamilton, Capt Pronk for the railroad.
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Capt. Pronk
the Midland
J. W. Hamilton
J. W. Taylor
Newburgh
J. H. Weeks
Poughkeepsie
D. W. Waring
Montgomery
Gedney
McKeon
R. R. Company
Wallkill Valley Railroad Progress Update
Trains will run regularly to Rosendale by early November with the Rosendale bridge piers near completion in two weeks. In six weeks the grading of the track from Rosendale to Kingston will be finished.
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Wallkill Valley Railroad
Rosendale
Rosendale Bridge
Kingston
Telegraph Wires Up Between Midland and New York
The Midland telegraph line along the N J Midland is repaired and working from Midland to New York with intermediate stations. Captain Pronk sent the first message through on Monday evening.
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Midland
N. J. Midland
New York
Pronk
Port Jervis Hosts Council of Royal and Select Masters
The Masonic Order local council for Royal and Select Masters has recently been organized in Port Jervis, marking a new chapter for fraternal activities in the area.
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Masonic Order
Port Jervis
Editor Senator Cleve land Nominated for State Senate
An editor for Senator S. C. Cleveland of the Yates County Chronicle has been nominated by Republicans of the 26th District for State Senator. Cleveland is described as outspoken and fearless with strong citizen support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Cleveland
Yates County Chronicle
Cleveland
Mormon Affair Trials Shake Saints Across Camp Douglas
Elder Hawkins received a three year sentence for adultery through polygamy. Brigham Young and many Mormon leaders face murder indictments based on a Danite affidavit. Major Wells and hundreds of dignitaries are in custody or visiting at Camp Douglas as Elder Cannon and Elder Pratt urge submission to law despite the low spirits among followers.
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Hawkins
Brigham Young Hinself
Richard Yates
Danite
Major Wells
Camp Douglas
Elder Cannon
Elder Pratt
Port Jervis Woman Commits Suicide by Paris Green
Port Jervis N Y Oct 30 Mrs A J Messler wife of a respected citizen here killed herself at her home this morning by taking Paris green authorities reported the death occurred in Port Jervis New York with no further particulars given
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Port Jervis
N. Y
A. J. Messler
Paris Green
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W. B. Jarvis
C. J. Lawson
Levi Barnes
Daniel A. Conkling
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Little
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John Sammons
Collaburgh School House
Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe
Huldy
Tom
Old Tom
Parsons
Hardy
Old Tom Ahippin
Red Sea
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Hurdy
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Misa Pipperidge
Tim Bigelow
Juniper Hill
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Haldy
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Greenville
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