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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1871
Page
1
Middletown Orange County NY weekly Orange County Press and Middletown Evening Press publish with Gothic Hall office in Middletown. Carriers deliver to subscribers for ten cents weekly. single copies four cents. Mail rates: 400 yearly, 200 semiannual, 100 quarterly plus quarterly postage ten cents. Advertising and subscriptions by mail to Stivers & Kessinger.
Mr A B Deming 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.
A poem reflects on memories of childhood friendships broken by a false tale spread by a Judas. The speaker recalls belief, trust betrayed, and vows of fidelity despite slander that harmed hopes and youth. The piece ends with a reaffirmation of truth and enduring fidelity.
The article accuses Democratic papers of diverting public attention from alleged forgeries embezzlements and robberies by city officials in New York. It notes Norton of the New York Post Office and Paymaster Hodge were appointed by Democratic presidents and are not Grant appointees or Republicans.
In several districts on September 23 at Washingtonville and Slauson Hall Middletown delegates were elected to the Republican State Convention. Alfred Post and Henry Dutcher led lists, with John Burt Wilmot Vail and others elected in the First and Second District caucuses.
The United States and British Mixed Commission under the Washington Treaty will hold its first meeting in Washington on Monday. UK Commissioner Russell Gurney with Henry Howard as agent and James M. Carlisle as British counsel. US Commissioner James G. Frazer with Robert S. Hale as agent and counselor. They will credential and declare they will fairly examine all claims presented by both governments.
A lightning strike this forenoon hit the Michael Featherston property at Crawford, one and a half miles north of Bullville. The barn, wagon-house, and hay-house were consumed with their contents. Insurance coverage was partial.
The Orange County Pleasure Grounds Association hosts a three day racing fair with notable trotters and runners. Thursday features three races including Riston and Huntress entries. Friday offers sprint and running races with Mystic Climax and Slippery Dick among entrants. Saturday presents a grand programme with double team and running races plus an extra running match expected to be premier. The public is invited to attend and support the association.
On Thursday September 28 the first day lists Purse No 1 with 500 for horses under 3 minutes including Long Mary and White Heels. Purse No 2 carries 1000 for horses under 2:30 with entrants Lady Whitman and Climax. Purse No 3 offers 600 for horses under 2:39 featuring Commodore and Goshen Maid among others.
On Friday September 29 second day features Purse No 5 with $800 and entrants from Middletown New York Blooming Grove and Paterson. Purse No 6 offers $500 with entries from Alden Goldsmith Blooming Grove and Copake Rochester Middletown and Ellenville. Purse No 7 a half mile running race lists Osiah Stearns Williamsburgh NY and J McKee Paterson entries along with other horses and trainers.
The notice outlines Purse No 8 No 9 and No 10 racing programs with entrant details, horses and owners listed from Newburgh Albany Middletown and Scranton plus entry fees and prizes. A separate $100 Purse for running horses with mile heats is set for Saturday September 30 with entries closing September 28. It notes race times two oclock daily and the Erie Midland Sussex and New Jersey railroads offer excursion rates to Middletown and Pine Bush trains from New York at 8 9 and 11 A M.
Sunday night or yesterday morning a large fire consumed Mil ton Pitts outbuildings near Neelytown station on the Montgomery and Erie Railway. One horse perished and all hay and grain for the year's crop burned. No loss estimate or fire cause provided.
Town prepares for a busy period with a Firemen's Parade tomorrow readings by Miss Stryker on Thursday evening a Horse Fair at the Pleasure Grounds on Thursday Friday and Saturday and a theatre performance on Thursday night promising lively local activity.
The community awaits word on the time for the dedication of the new Methodist Episcopal Church in the village with no fixed date announced.
The Middletown Fire Department outlines its parade and inspection schedule for Wednesday the 27th Inst. Officers include Chief Engineer J. T. Cockayne and foremen F. M. Pronk C. A. Wells H. B. Dusenburry and Henry Rider. The line forms at 1 30 PM on Main Street with civil and fire units marching through a defined route ending at Slauson Hall.
Wm. B. Crawford of Crawfordsville learned in Newburgh that his large fine farm house burned to the ground on Saturday. One end was in flames before discovery. three-fourths of household goods were consumed. Loss over insurance not less than 4000 dollars. The tenant and family living there saved most of their effects.
Several congregations in the Shawangunk area face pastoral vacancies, including Wallkill Valley, New Prospect, New Hurley, and Guilford churches. Hopewell Presbyterian in Crawford hosts workmen building a pulpit and frescoing, while Rev Dr Van Zandt previews a history of church organization. A revival engages Phillipsport M E and Napanoch Methodists prepare a October 18 dedication. Deckertown Baptists hold a six day meeting.
A Newburgh boiler shop owned by Alexander Cauldwell suffered a $25 000 loss last Friday night with $20 000 covered by insurance. The Eagle steamer was fired twice during the blaze. Canal boat crew lost clothing and personal effects. Lawsons storehouse also sustained damage. A watchman later extinguished an incendiary fire sparked by the intruder who broke in through a window and set kerosene soaked shavings alight.
The appeal from Judge George’s ruling on bonding the city of Newburgh for the Newburgh and Midland Railroad was argued at Brooklyn General Term. S. W. Fullerton of Newburgh and E. L. Fanchier of New York spoke for the company and opponents, before Judges Bernard Pratt and Gilbert, with no reported decision.
The Hon. D. Litlejohn, president of the New York and Ohio Midland Railroad, visited Middletown on Saturday to review ongoing work. Judge Underwood of the U S District Court for Virginia states that amendments to the national constitution and the enforcement act of 1870 grant Virginia women the right to vote equal to men.
A refined example of ornamental pen work is displayed in the show window of Mr Alsop Purdy on North street attracting considerable attention from passers by the article highlights artistry and craftsmanship.
A reader questions the Postmaster about any binding contracts for hiring a shanty or cabin as the post office. The letter urges replacing the makeshift site with a proper building to improve the village and remove an eyesore, asking for a clear yes or no.
A summary of court actions includes Maria Cunningham vs Samuel Mc Quaid for assault and battery with a plaintiff verdict of fifty dollars. Several cases settled or noted as over term, including Isaac Jenkins, Rufus Miller, Stephen Sweet, Lewis Beach, Edward Dunn, and others. Public notices cover awards, indictments, bail, and various local items. The Sessions section lists relief, indictments for grand larceny, and other ongoing matters plus local notes on theatre, industry, and community events.
Otisville reports a deep water well at Galen Otis with a drift leading to abundant cool water after sixteen feet of new digging. Otisville leads in peach blow potatoes with John Mullock displaying two heavy specimens. Theodore Blizzard’s hotel roof was fire damaged but replaced with a $300 tin roof. Silas Martine, injured last Sunday, remains under Dr Putnay care. the engineer who jumped from a moving freight train did so for sport and may have caused the mishap.
Temperature readings from the Standard Thermometer North Street Drug Store reported for the Evening Press show 6AM 23, 9AM 70, 12M 65, 8PM 65, 6PM. This record notes the observed temperatures throughout the day with the outlet’s time stamps.
Mr Masterson delivers a beet to the office raised by Mr Elias Brooks of this village. The specimen kicks the beam at 13 pounds 54 ounces.
Edward Carswell will lecture on temperance Friday evening at the Second Presbyterian Church Middletown. Seats are free and the invitation is extended to all residents.
Nearly all boarders have departed the Mineral Spring House and the Hotel at Guymard, leaving staff and remaining guests to manage the closure phase.
A Port Jackson festival in Ulster County for the Methodist Church drew Rev. J. Y. Bates and Rev. G. W. Knapp, with Gen. Chas. H. Van Wyck delivering an hour long, spellbinding address on civilization and art. Receipts totaled $260.
In Milwaukee on September 24, citizens post a series of bets totaling 70 000 to 120 000 dollars. They offer 20 000 to 100 000 dollars Dexter must not beat Goldsmith Maid's trotting time and 50 000 dollars Dexter must not beat the Maid at Cold Spring Course Milwaukee. Funds ready upon acceptance.
Professor Franklin visits the village for phrenological examinations and phreno medical consultations. He plans illustrated lectures at Bull's Opera House on the science of mind origin and laws and mysteries of life.
Two papers define Olive Logan for a forthcoming lecture at this place on October 16. The Home Journal praises her as the perfection of unaffected ease, while the Troy Times calls her a noble true woman, a great artist, a literary enthusiast, revelling in sentiment, wit, pluck and independence.
Journalistic updates report Mr. E. J. Horton of Peekshill buying the White Plains Democrat office and newspaper and taking charge this week. Frank Scudder of the Waverly Enterprise made a neighborly call in Middletown on his way to New York. J. B. Guilford, formerly of the Oneida Dispatch, bought an interest in the Freeport Journal.
An August night tale frames a heartrending memory from Hing ham with crickets as timekeepers. A young cooper’s apprentice recalls first love lost to a spirited neighbor Amoretta and the awkward promise of what might have been.
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