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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1871
Page
1
Extract from a poem by Petroleum V. Nasby in Harper's Magazine recounts a husband’s confession of pride and ingratitude toward Hannah his wife. He recalls hard labor, sacrifice, and her unacknowledged devotion while he seeks fame and public praise. The speaker admits his cruelty and vows fidelity beyond this life.
A local Democratic contemporary boasts of honesty in exposing Tammany frauds and robberies. The piece accuses Democratic papers of silence while knowing the ring’s sins, condemning politicians who failed to speak out as complicit with swindlers led by Slippery Dick Connolly.
The Norwegian city of Tannberg marked its 1000th anniversary with festivities and community events. Local officials highlighted the milestone as a testament to the city’s long history and cultural heritage.
A Baptist Sabbath School picnic from Newton, Branchville, Lafayette and nearby towns of about 1000 guests arrived in Jersey on Thursday. The Newton Cornet Band led the way to Mulberry Street Church where a dining room was stretched for their use. Alderman Bromley and local organizers planned the event, which netted a handsome sum for the church. The visitors toured the village, viewed Hillside Cemetery and factories, while officials praised the orderly, refined gathering.
Capt. Wm. Leggett reports strong sales of De Aubigne's History of the Reformation in Newburgh with about one hundred copies sold and a few on hand at the office. L. returns to New York next week to resume phonographic reporting. Warren is a mayoral candidate and secretary of a committee investigating New York City Controller charges. Wait and Northrup are bankrupts, as is John Dales. The Ward brothers' regatta return sparked cannon and fireman demonstrations. General A Gortoff of Russia visits Newburgh to inspect the Powder Works under a four year contract.
Captain Goodwin of Goshen weighed 140 pounds before wartime service with the Union. He was wounded five times, including a musket ball through the spine at Cold Harbor. The ball was removed and he recovered, but the wound caused his frame to enlarge without losing limb strength, and now he weighs over 200 while remaining active in the field.
The Montgomery and Erie Railway faces rotten ties and defunct rails after only a few years of use. Locomotives are criticized for poor condition and inadequate maintenance, leading to rough service and frequent complaints about track care by the Erie Company.
On Monday at Saratoga Lake the Ward crew from Cornwall won the two mile and return race over two English teams and four American crews. The Wards led from the start to finish amid 30000 spectators, setting a record time and earning a $2000 purse. The victory sparked celebration and plans for a testimonial fund led by Senator Robinson.
At ten last Friday evening at Paul Johemus residence in Denton Col J D Wood in his official role as Justice united Oliver Haynes and Mary E Rogers. The bride was given away by H Gowell. After the ceremony all drank except the magistrate.
St Pauls M E Sunday School plans a picnic at Unionville on Friday Sept 15 if not stormy. The group meets at the church at 10 A M and departs 11 05 A M. If weather or ground prevents outdoor eating, dinner will be in Van Fleets Hall Unionville. Fare 35 cents.
Regular trains start Monday the 18th with departures from Middletown at 11 05 A M and 7 30 P M and from Franklin at 5 A M and 4 P M The 11 05 A M from Middletown links to Newton bound service The 4 P M from Franklin connects with Newton train The Decker town Franklin segment operated by the New Jersey Midland Company
The boy Carroll who escaped from Milford jail was captured near Dingmans on Friday afternoon by peddler Kent and Joseph Lattimore. He was returned to Milford and placed in his cell with hopes of secure confinement. He says he would not have been captured if he had known the road. He had arranged to meet a fellow prisoner at the Newsboy's Lodging House in New York.
Organizers announce a fall and winter program of select readings and private parlor entertainments. Readings held last winter at the O. C. M. rooms were well received and similar events will be staged in private parlors with the first on South street soon.
The Montgomery village Reformed Church has been greatly improved in condition and appearance. Pastor Rev. Dr. Van Zandt now preaches both morning and evening on Sabbath days to large congregations, with sermons deemed able and eloquent.
The Evening Press lists thermometer measurements from North Street Drug Store at 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 6 PM and 9 PM. Readings show slight daily variation with values around 18.60 to 14.50 in the listed hours.
After a negative ruling on a graded union school Montgomery residents aim to enlarge and upgrade their school house and urge District Trustees to raise funds to hire a better qualified teacher to elevate local education standards.
The Powell Corps of Newburgh in new uniforms with Col Dickey and staff visit Montgomery for entertainment by the citizen soldiery and a parade.
A reader challenges the newspaper’s spelling judgments in a letter to the editor. The exchange centers on a quoted reference to a “poor pedagogue” boasting of superior orthographical attainments and the press’s alleged error in a noted spelling issue.
A hotel keeper hosted a Friday evening hop on the night of the 8th within the Barryville graveyard area. The dance floor stretched from the hotel back stoop into the old grave yard among graves of local residents. The hotel’s main cellar sits on land once used by the dead.
The three days annual Orange County Agricultural Society fair began in Goshen on Tuesday with favorable weather day one but light attendance especially from west of the Wallkill. Exhibits were uneven though cattle and mares drew interest. Notable displays included Goshen's Wm. Fletcher with 19 fat steers, A. B. Post and N. Van Sickle with 10 milk cows each, and Wickham's prized Ayshire bull Douglass. Premiums to be listed next week. races dominated day one. Day two saw heavier rain and attendance, with purses and times noted for several races.
A contract between the M. & P. J. R. R. Co and Western Union Telegraph Co is executed for an immediate telegraph construction from Port Jervis to Monticello along the railroad line. The companies will purchase equipment and begin work at once.
A letter to Ephors of the Press laments Middletown s post office in a small cramped 8x10 building. The writer praises the postmaster yet urges a central, decent, and larger facility with local merchants willing to help fund rent. The missive calls for a visible public upgrade over the current shabby arrangement.
With seasonal change the division shakes off apathy as new members join. Dr G E Putney has delivered a carefully written essay on Natural Philosophy to be read weekly until the topic is exhausted.
The Sabbath School festival at Howell's was a decided success with broad attendance from locals and neighbors. Despite abundant provisions the demand exhausted supplies, leaving latecomers with few leftovers and pockets lighter.
The Florida notes report the Seminary nearly doubling boarders under the skilled guidance of Mrs. Geo. W. Seward, with about forty scholars. Local building, timing, and business activity rise as residents discuss rail, sea shore trips, horse sales, and a thriving croquet club led by J. C. Shults, who invites friendly wagers.
The article notes a parlor entertainment event next Friday evening marking the season’s first, with Miss Stryker having positively consented to attend.
Hon Robert L Roosevelt cites New York City debt not less than 200000000 with 1871 assessed real estate value at 769302250 and personal property at 306947223 totaling 1076249473. Debt exceeds 184 percent of property value and 26 percent of real estate value. Since January 1, 130 an additional 13000000 has been added under Ring administration.
Utica Herald criticizes William M Tweed selecting Rochester as the Democratic State Convention venue. Albany Utica and Syracuse were proposed but Rochester won ratification. The piece accuses the Boss of funneling ring controlled crowds to dominate the gathering despite recent New York revelations.
A Sullivan County incident near Barryville reports eight to nine year old Tuttle driving a two year old into Halfway Brook, where the child drowned in deep water. No disposition of the boy is known, per the Gazette account.
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