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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1871
Page
1
The Middletown Evening Press delivers to village subscribers at ten cents a week with four cents for single copies. Mail rates are 400 a year, 200 for six months, 100 for three months. postage fifteen cents per quarter. The Orange County Press is weekly on Sundays at 200 per year, payable in advance.
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 may be purchased at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore for four cents.
A satirical column recounts a woman who unknowingly drank castor oil in soda water across cities from New York to New Orleans. It notes repeated doses in multiple towns and districts, ending with her arrival in Leavenworth as reporters pursue another dose.
In Miami County Ohio a 70 year old natural son of Aaron Burr declares he abhors the Burr blood, recalls fighting in the Florida war, and reveals the government pays a pension to Burr’s son. He cites his mother Catherine, a Washington belle of 1800, who fled to Philadelphia after scandal.
To preserve sweet corn for winter use, cut from the cob and layer in a stone jar with salt between each layer. A two inch thick corn layer per layer, with a handful of cooking salt. When full, cover with a plate and heavy stone. Wash and soak overnight before using.
Temperature readings from Mc Monagle Rogers' Standard Thermometer North Street Drug Store show 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM and evening levels. The Evening Press lists figures for noon and 6 PM with values indicating slight fluctuations in daily temperatures.
The Middletown Savings Bank, praised as prosperous and sound, retains Dr. Draper as president after trustees’ election. To honor the compliment and confidence placed in him, the president hosted a de cuisine collation at the Taylor House for the trustees, prepared by Sweet and Finnegan.
Daniel Murrin, longtime Erie Railway Company employee at the village depot, has been placed on the retired list after twenty two years of continuous service starting in 1849. Known as Uncle Dan he built a solid life with real estate and securities through frugality and business sense. The article notes the possibility of a future recall by Erie managers.
The Evening Post listed Madden among Democratic politicians at Albany to plan the state campaign, a claim the writer rejects as unjust and says Madden does not align with that crowd. The piece questions the paper's judgment and defends Madden from the implied association.
The Newton Baptist Sunday school picnic will be an extensive event with attendees expected from Newton Branchville Lafayette Franklin Hamburgh Decker town Unionville and surrounding stations. The Newton Corner Band will accompany the party and the First Baptist Church lecture room will host refreshment tables. The train arrives at 9 30 A M and departs at 3 P M with no weather postponement.
The trotting match at Cold Spring, Milnwaukee Wisconsin, featured Goldsmith Maid against Lucy. Goldsmith Maid set the fastest single heat and the best three heats on record, drawing about 4,000 spectators. Heat times: 2:204, 2:17, 2:204 with clock discrepancies in the second heat resolved by adopting the last time.
James Finney of Washingtonville died suddenly after a brief illness Sunday. A veteran of the Union army in the engineer corps he served in the Peninsular campaign and at Chapin's farm. Survived by a baby after his wife’s recent death.
The Giles Andrews Woolen Mill at Walden is sold and will be operated by Edward Maight and Beede & Co of Newburgh. The price paid for the property is reported to be thirty thousand dollars.
The notice notes Mr. Belding filled a vase with a beautiful assortment of winter blooming flowers advertised today, praising their fragrance and beauty.
The Orange and Sussex Pleasure Grounds Association led Fall Meeting events at Unionville with a fair attendance. Judges Maj. J. S. Edsall Ira B. Webb and George C. Shaw oversaw races sponsored by the society. First prize totals $200 for horses under three minutes. Hattie Coleman won the second prize after a lively contest with American Emperor, while Madden and American Emperor clashed in heats. A $250 second race drew entries including Goshen Maid and Snow Flake, but the advertised Maj. Edsall led race did not run as scheduled and results from the final day were not available.
Letter from Jas J McNally describes a black silk parasol with mahogany straight handle lost on a train from Newburgh to Middletown. Conductor searched upon arrival at Middletown but a thief who left the car carried it off. Notice seeks identification and exposure of the thief. Additional brief items note auctions, ads, and local happenings.
MibpLETOWN, Sept 7 1871. M C West writes that the Monhagan brook area in the village suffers a foul nuisance from outhouses on stilts along the banks. He urges property owners to dig a six foot deep pit away from the stream to place such structures.
Chester Itenns notes a Wednesday recap of a Tuesday game at a watering place where the Delawares of Port Jervis defeated Chesters 28 to 9. Schools opened with the same staff. Rev. Chas Willard takes a two week vacation. a Presbyterian meeting on the 5th discussed parsonage repairs funded by the ladies last winter.
City Style notes extensive improvements by Hayt Adams Co including a six foot six inch high French and American black walnut desk with ornate inlays and three oval front windows. The firm also boasts a carved mirror frame eight feet high and five feet wide, with gilt monogrammed center panel.
A large sale of business places factories stores and dwellings will be offered at auction on Saturday at Seth Holding's and Bull's Opera House if needed. Mills Kimber will present the largest Middletown inventory with liberal terms. Obtain a catalogue from M Lewis Clark D F Moore C T Bugshee Dill Royce or Mills Kimber then attend the sale to purchase desirable property on easy terms.
A reunion of the Port Jervis and Monticello Lolgus with Brass Bands and the Delaware Commandery of Knights Templar drew about two thousand people to a Monticello railroad site Wednesday. Fred Wiltsie delivered the oration and Irving Fowler sang an original song as dancing facilities were well used.
The Nation, its Rulers and Institutions or outlines of the Government by Anson Willis, formerly Judge of the Dist Court of New York, issued by New York Publishing Company. W T Crawford holds agency for Wallkill Crawford and Mamakating. The work promises clear instruction on government principles.
Dr. Mary Frances Seeley daughter of Dr. Seeley of the Cleveland Water Cure and Dr. Sara Seward niece of ex Secretary Seward depart Philadelphia for Calcutta aboard the Idaho. They travel under the Women’s Union Missionary Society for Heathen Lands led by Mrs Dorernus. The group includes kin of notable Philadelphia figures.
Coal found eighty five feet deep in Bergen County near Oakland on the Midland line. Miners deem shales bituminous and strong coal indications extend through the valley, notably on Mr Youmans farm.
Two small houses on the Green in Goshen belonging to James Dean colored were burned in the afternoon blaze. Contents were saved. The fire engine became disabled early, with the blaze likely started by a match Dean discarded after lighting his pipe.
Sudden death reported for Cass D D Wilson of 24 Warren Place New York on Monday September 4 in the 20th year of age. He was well known in this county and especially at Florida.
The Father Ross's Old Folks perform a concert in Goshen on Thursday evening September 14 with Cousin Jedediah expected to attend. A full house is anticipated.
A Saratoga writer laments mothers and children at social dances, describing girls dressed as minis and belles under gaslight while mothers applaud from the seats, accusing them of corrupting innocent child nature with worldly fashions and immodest mimicry.
A Lynn Massachusetts indignation meeting addressed the Eastern Railroad disaster at Revere. Speakers urged safeguards and legislative action. Ex Congressman John B Alley blamed management for negligence and parsimony in the catastrophe.
The Treasury Department calls in one hundred million dollars of the first series of Five-Twenties showing practical evidence of the new loan's success. It will pay on December first and stop interest that day. Holders may redeem or exchange using proceeds from new fives.
The Anti Dram Shop Convention met in Syracuse New York on Wednesday and passed resolutions denouncing all parties. It nominated a State Ticket including Secretary of State C Leigh New York. Controller Gardiner Howland Mensselaer. Treasurer Simeon Brownell Washington. Attorney General B Cramney Dutchess. Canal Commissioner John B Edwards Oswesto. State Engineer C J Mills Fulton. State Prison Inspector W Marks Ontario.
The Union of Baburday reports a man from Washington North Carolina saying he saw sixteen Ku Klux in charge of U S troops near Greensboro. The commanding officer claimed about sixty more were to be arrested and presented before a U S Commissioner in Washington.
Secretary Boutwell announces redemption of one hundred million Five-twenties on December first. This marks the first regular redemption of public debt and shows the government will honor its obligations in gold at par.
The thirty-first annual fair of the Orange County Agricultural Society will be held at Goshen next week on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. The event is expected to draw a large attendance as in past years.
After the Second Avenue murder exposure, police uncover a new abortive crime case. Miss Mary Russell died after a surgical procedure performed by an abortionist. suspects include Mrs Burns, Mary Russell's lover Henry Pullen, and others tied to 21 Ridge Street boarding houses. Coroner and officers pursue arrests across Clinton Street and East Broadway.
The victim lay in her coffin with regular features and gold hair after a secrecy shrouded investigation. Police have arrested all implicated except one woman linked to Miss Russell and Mrs Burns, with rumors of more arrests along Long Island. Details remain sparse as investigators proceed.
A notice calls the Democratic State Convention to meet in Rochester on October 4, outlining the key gathering date for party delegates and activities.
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