Vouchers stolen from the Controller’s office amid Tammany probes
The article reports that in August 1870 two million dollars in vouchers were taken from the Controller’s office by County Auditor James Watson. Hall Tweed and Sweeny allegedly knew of it. A janitor’s work girl testifies that Edward Haggerty and watchman Charles Baulch stole the vouchers on the 10th and that Haggerty burned them. The missing vouchers could reveal million dollar forgeries. Haggerty and his wife are jailed for examination. City debt stands at about $97.29 million with funding shortfalls in several departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany Ring
Controller’s Office
James Watson
Hall
Tweed
Sweeny
New Court House
Edward Haggerty
Wm. M. Tweed
Court House
Charles Baulch
Haggerty
Jottings and Local Happenings in Port Jervis
The page notes the great horse fair starting Thursday, upcoming events at St Mary's Port Jervis, readings by Miss Stryker in September, and a Jesuit mission at St Marys. It reports the water level in the Delaware River, a forthcoming State Council session, and local society tidbits. It mentions a drowning in the Hudson near Highland Falls, coal shaft activity near Walker Valley, and a gipsy presence. Also noted are page ads, train arrangements for Crawford during the fair, and a Port Jervis conductor election to attend a Chicago convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden
St. Mary’s Church
Port Jervis
State Council
Tri-States Union
Demarest Hall
Warwick
Crawford
Pine Bush
Philadelphia
William Curtis
Hudson
Highland Falls
Walker Valley
Wealthy Dimmick
Samuel Dimmick
Milford
O. Dimmick
Dimmick
Temperance Orator Edward Carswell to Address County Meetings
Edward Carswell of New York will speak at public meetings next week in Monroe Craigville Goshen Middletown under the Grand Division of S of T eastern New York. He will lecture Monday through Friday in the listed towns with the event organized by the temperance group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Carswell
New York
Monroe
Craigville
Goshen
Middletown
Grand Division
8. Of
Delegates Elected to State Convention in Orange County
Republican Delegates Wilmot L. Vail John Burt Wm. E. Mapes and M. Stivers were elected today to represent the Second District of Orange County at the Republican State Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmot L. Vail
John Burt
Wm. E. Mapes
M. Stivers
Orange County
Orange County Musical Association Ends 45th Convention With Grand Concert
The forty fifth semi annual Orange County Musical Association closed a three day session in Slauson Hall with a grand concert. Prof Bliss of Chicago conducted aided by Mrs Augusta C McEwen. A special Erie line train carried attendees from along the line. Receipts at the door were 325 dollars. The program featured a Trovatore selection, Elija items, and a 1876 patriotic chorus among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County Musical Association
Slauson Hall
United States
Orange County
Prof
Bliss
Chicago
Warwick
Prof. B
Augusta C. McEwen
Erie
Hines
Turner’s
Goshen
Chester
Monroe
Turner's
Mrs. Ross
F. I. Eilenberger
R. A. Wheat
Watcher Gray
Prof. Bliss
Jennie
Mrs. Bliss
David and Goliah
Mr. Young
Mrs. van Duzer
Sweezy
E. G. Fowler
First Presbyterian Church
This Place
Jolly Jonathan
Marvin
Universal Yankee
Tri-States Union
Johnny Bull
Ross
Geo. W. Clark
Geo
J. King
Prof. Sweezy
Officers Elected at O C M A Reunion
The text notes a pleasant reunion of the O. C. M. A with attendees from abroad and a sing-along ending in the Doxology. It then lists the officers elected for the ensuing term: President Jirah I. Foote, Vice-President J. M. Pelton, Secretary O. S. Burr, Treasurer Geo. W. Clark, Conductor I. B. Sweezy, Assistant Conductors Geo. J. King and Robert A. Wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jirah I. Foote
J. M. Pelton
O. S. Burr
Geo. W. Clark
I. B. Sweezy
Geo. J. King
Robert A. Wheat
Visitors from Sussex Laud Middletown in New Jersey Tour
A Jersey sightseers visit to Middletown praises the city for its growth and industry. John S. Gibson notes Middletown’s 7000 residents, strong machine shops and hat factory, five printing houses, and elegant churches. The Erie and Midland Railroads and local editors are commended as Middletown is hailed to become a major inland city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Sussex County
N. J. Sterard
John S. Gibson
Middletown
M. E
Orange County Press
The
Evening Press
Messrs
Stivers & Kessinger
Erie and Midland
New York
Veteran of 1812 War Raised to Sergeant Major
George Tinkey, a Beemerville resident in Sussex County New Jersey, served with the U S army in the 1812 war. He fought at Lundy’s Lane and Fort Erie under Generals Scott and Ripley, was wounded by a grape shot, and promoted to Sergeant Major by Gen Scott during a parade. At 78 he remains hale and mentally sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tinkey
Beemerville
Sussex County
N. J
Buffalo
Scott
Ripley
Canada
Lundy’s Lane
Fort Erie
Turf and Horse Notes match race on Orange County Grounds
A $200 match race for mile heats best 3 of 5 drew strong interest in the village on Thursday. Two Newburgh horses contested the event with times of 2 54, 2 42, 2 45 and 2 44. the Gray Gelding won the final heat on a foul driving ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Newburgh
John H. Bruyn
Tanner Bay
Lege Ie Retee
Donahue
Notable Sisters of Charity in New Orleans Mentioned
A sister of Edward Hyerett and a cousin of John C. Breckinridge are identified among the Sisters of Charity in New Orleans. William H. Seward has left England and is returning home. Reportedly Henry Ward Beecher regards his Life of Jesus the Christ as his crowning intellectual achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hyerett
John C. Breckinridge
Sisters of Charity
New Orleans
Wm. H. Seward
England
Henry Ward Beecher
Jesus
Christ
Young People Meeting Led by Halsey Lewis
Halsey Lewis conducts the Young People's Meeting next Monday evening in the lecture room of Dr. Seward's Church on the subject Faith. All are invited. Second Presbyterian Church of Washingtonville calls Rev. Mr. Beaumont with a $1500 salary and a new parsonage offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsey Lewis
Grapes Fall From Vines After Frost Near Circleville
Frost damages two tons of grapes at J. M. Shorter’s vines near Circleville. Grapes loosened from the stems Thursday night. Current use limited to wine production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Shorter
Circleville
Middletown Fire Department Parade Schedule 1871
The annual Middletown Fire Department parade and inspection is set for next Wednesday. The order of march lists Police, the Middletown Corner Band, Board of Trustees, Press representatives, ex chief engineers, Fire Police, and crews from Excelsior Hook and Ladder No.1 Monhagen Hose Co No.1 Eagle Engine No.3 Phoenix Engine No.4. After inspection, the procession travels Main Street to Railroad Avenue and through several streets to Slauson Hall for apparatus trials and dismissal. Line forms at 1 30 P M on Main Street with right resting on William Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Fire Department
Lst
Middletown Corner
Board of Trustees
Fire Police
Excelsior Hook & Ladder Co
F. M. Pronk
Monhagen Hose Co
C. A. Wells
Eagle Engine Co
Dusenburry
Phoenix Engine Co
Henry Rider
Main St
Railroad Avenue
Grove St
Wickham Avenue
High St
Main
Academy Avenue
Water St
Franklin Square
North St
Slauson Hall
Hall
Division St
James St
William St
J.T. Cockayne
Married Men and Bachelors Clash in Middletown Cricket Match
The Middletown Cricket Club hosted a Married Men versus Bachelors match at the Park of the Middletown Pleasure Grounds Association. The bachelors won the toss and took the first innings, with the ball and bat as the prize. The writer also includes a lengthy travel letter from Geneva describing Pisa Florence Venice and Swiss locales with vivid observations on architecture art and social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Cricket Club
Middletown
Venice
Piazza St. Marco
St. Mark
Greenville Picnic Draws 500 At Hallock Grove
The Greenville B. 8. S. held its annual picnic in Hallock's Grove on Tuesday the 19th. About 75 scholars led a church procession to the grove forenoon exercises included an essay by Webster Winters and prayers by Superintendent S Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville B. 8. S
Hallock’s Grove
S. Carpenter
Webster Winters
Kinney
Port Jervis
S. Case
Greenville Church
John Hallock
Reeves
Adley W. Furgerson
Fire destroys Greenville area farmhouse. Dodd family escapes
A large farm house near Greenville burned at 2:30 A M on the 13th. H Dodd and his eight other family members narrowly escaped as flames enveloped one end of the house. The owner is Mr. Rose of New York city. Potatoes, produce, furniture and clothing were lost. several children had only night clothes. No insurance. neighbors have contributed, more help is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Mr. H. Dodd
Temperature Varied Across Times at North Street Drug Store
Readings from Mc Monagle Rogers Standard Thermometer at North Street Drug Store show evening values and hourly estimates. Data indicates temperature progression from morning through night with specific time stamps and inconsistent OCR clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMonagle & Rogers
North-st. Drug Store
Tall Corn Grown In Hon I V Montange Garden
A stalk of Southern corn in the office garden of Hon. I. V. Montange, of this village, bears two ears with the lowest ear eight feet above the ground and the plant reaching about twelve feet from foot to tassel top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. V. Montange
Parlor Reading Invite For Miss Stryker
Miss Stryker will attend Thursday evening parlor entertainment at Mr. E P Wheelers on South Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stryker
E. P. Wheeler
Large Boiler Shop Burns in Newburgh Fire
A large boiler shop belonging to Alexander Cauldwell by the river in Newburgh caught fire from a furnace last night and burned down. Law Sons storehouse adjacent was damaged. Previously Cauldwell’s boiler shop near Washington Iron Works was destroyed by fire last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Cauldwell
Newburgh
Lawson
Mr. Cauldwell
Washington Iron Works
Sparrowbush Public Entertainment Raises Funds for Union Hall
Sparrowbush reports note a new hall event on Tuesday and Monday evening. Augustus Bramm delivered an original poem known as the Philosopher of Hu guenot, Fowler sang two humorous songs, Miss Soule sang ballads between tableaux. Seventy five dollars was raised for Union Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hall
Augustus Bramm
Fowler
Soule
Union Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Middletown Evening Press
Baptist
New Jersey
Chester Meadows
Temperance Meeting
Pianist
Deming
Cenvercc
McGranahan
Tenants
Benedict Father
Trovatore
Cess
Israel
Elijah
PART
St. Paul
Palmer
Woodbury
Lockwood
Bliss Doxology
Foote
Officers
Turf and Horse Notes
OUR Fire Department
Order of March
Mr. Harvey
Italy
K& Coy A&c
Geneva
Switzerland
Dear Press
Pisa
IL Duomo
Galileo
Florence
Arno
Apennines
Uffizi
Pitti Palace
Hyrman Powers
Michael Angelo
Dante
Byron
Weill
Piazza
Mark
Willie
Grand Canal
Grand Rialto Bridge
America
Milan
Turin
C. A. Harvey
Robert Higham
Firth
John Brookmaymon
John Carr
Bawson
C Hunther
William Lynch
Cockayne
Asc
Ceeene
Seonevtess
Ezra Lee
Robshaw
H. Mitchell
Das
Lynch
William Dawson
John Firth
Mitche
Paaeinebie
Edwin Swan
Thomas Dota
VE Ben
Jamin Robshan
C Lee
Mark Hunther
Matthew
Crown
Yuch
T. Fitzgerald
Fae
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