Deming Named General Agent for Middletown Evening Press
Mr A B Deming Newsdealer Bookseller will have entire charge of village delivery and collections for the Middletown Evening Press. Collections will be made every two weeks. Single copies sell for four cents at Deming's and Vail's Bookstore.
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Middletown
Orange County Press
Everiday
Stivers & Kessinger
N. Y
A. B. Deming
Middletown Evening Press
Deming’s
Vail
State Convention Fails to Resolve New York Delegation Split
The Republican State Convention could not settle rival claims of two New York delegations. They were offered seats on equal footing and equal share in naming the State Central Committee. A White committee proposed reorganization and unity, but the report was rejected by the contesting delegation, which then withdrew.
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New York
State Central Committee
A. D. White
Denunciation of Tammany Ring by Democratic Leader
The Democratic State Committee chairman condemns Tammany Hall for treachery to trusts and long history of theft. He had known of the Ring’s larceny but avoided public outcry until exposed. He questions Democratic leaders’ honesty for opposing dishonesty only after public pressure and potential losses.
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Democratic State Committee
Tammany
Political virtue urged for clean local government
A call for voters to attend primaries and elections to elect capable, honest officials. It argues public funds must be used legally, vouchers genuine, and public improvements done faithfully. The piece condemns immoral leaders and asserts citizens can fill local and national offices with good character.
Harbor Masters Impose Multi-Rate Towing Profits
The Tribune exposes state officials appointed by Gov Hoffman deriding port commerce. Harbor masters at the docks demand multiple towing charges to share with tug owners, levying on every entering vessel. Several outrages of this kind are to be proven in open court at the ascals.
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the Tribune
Hoffman
Bay
Worthing
Fire Parade Marks Mild Midstate Celebration and Speeches
The Middletown Fire Department parade proceeded from Franklin Square to Slauson Hall with four companies, Fire Police, and a review by the Board of Trustees. Excelsior, Hose No.1, Monhagens, Eagle Engine, and Phoenix Engine displayed numbers and drills before speeches by Madden, Halstead Sweet, and veteran firemen.
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Slauson Hall
E. M. Madden
Halstead Sweet
Squire Little
Franklin Square
Middletown
Henry Rider
Phoenix Boys
Board of Trustees
Phoenix Engine
Eagle Engine
Monhagen
Excelsior Hook & Ladder Company
Foundry Street
H. K. Wilcox
Stud, Draper
D. A. Sease
Division Street
Liberal Board of Trustees
Geo. J. King
Parade Praised as Most Pleasant Yet in Village
The report notes a previous parade whose rimmed windows rattled, then a quieter compliment from The Press. The procession reached Franklin Square, moved again, and finally disbanded amid a flow of reason and soul. The board of trustees is assured their generosity is fully appreciated.
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Franklin Square
Board of Trustees
Surprise Supper as Middletown Ladies Host Excelsiors
The Excelsior Company returns to find the Middletown young ladies occupying their rooms. A lady ambassador informs them to come at 8 PM for hospitality. Geo H Decker welcomes them to a supper with tables groaning under good things and a promised hop to close the festal day.
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Excelsior
Middletown
Excelsiors
Geo. H. Decker
Father O'Beattie
Hamilton
Graham
Bromley, Vail
van Keuren
J. F. Roosa
Pronk
Wealthy Society Figures and Notable Appointments Here and Abroad
Personal boasts of a $20 million net worth by Wm. M. Tweed and his boast of diamond buttons on his children's shoes. President Grant to return to his Galena home from Kansas and travel to Chicago after Sunday. A sister of Gen. Terry to lead Vassar College at Poughkeepsie. Gen. Alfred Pleasanton named president of the Terre Haute and Cincinnati Railway. Jose Corresco, Mexico’s richest silver mine owner, earns $200,000 monthly from a mine. Rumor that Emperor Francis Joseph may abdicate. A Columbus woman marries a California millionaire worth $270,000 after a street car romance. Anna Dickinson has earned $81,000 from lectures since 1860. Libbie, adopted daughter of conductor Myron M. Clark, dies after a self-inflicted gunshot in Syracuse.
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Wm. M. Tweed
Grant
Chicago
Kansas
Galena
Terry
Fort Fisher
Vassar Female College
Poughkeepsie
Alfred Pleasanton
Terre Haute and Cincinnati Railway
Mexico
Jose Corresco
Francis Joseph
Austria
Columbus
Anna Dickinson
Libbie
Myron M. Clark
Oswego and
Syracuse
Powder Works Explosion Near Newburgh Causes Fatalities
A blast at Rand Powder Works four miles west of Newburgh Tuesday morning shattered the press house spilling powder and destroying the wheel mill. Auguts Schultz injury severe while another worker narrowly escaped. Property loss estimated 6000 to 8000 dollars with no insurance. Cause of blast unknown and wreckage littered the road.
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Rand Powder Works
Newburgh
Augustus Schultz
Middletown Musical Association Meeting Invitation
Attention singers and musicians in the village invite to a meeting next Tuesday evening at Orchard Street Hall for organizing a Middletown Musical Association. Ladies should attend for officer elections. Rousing chorus for winter. Signed by local organizers.
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Orchard Street Hall
Middletown Musical Association
J. T. Cockayne
Jas
A. Thompson
M. King
John Iseman
George T. Ogden
Ben
Horsley
Chas
E. Smith
Twenty Years Sleep at Bull's Opera House
A fine entertainment is offered at Bull's Opera House tonight with the New York Combination troupe presenting Rip Van Winkle followed by an Olio. Featured stars include comedian Samuel E. Ryan and the charming Sallie Neville, with the company drawn from New York theatres.
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Bull's Opera House
New York Combination Theatrical
Rip van Winkle
Samuel E. Ryan
Sallie Neville
New York Theatres
Fire Alarm From Train Sparks Burn Three Houses
About midnight a fire alarm from a passing train alerted Howell's crowd. A vacant dwelling on the southwest avenue from the depot owned by Henry Booth burned, spreading to two adjoining Booth properties occupied by his family and Silas Martine. Furniture saved. loss about $6,000 with $4,500 insured. cause unknown but believed sparked by locomotive.
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Howell's
Henry Booth
Farmers push plan to establish Hampton churn for surplus milk
Farmers advocate a Hampton churnery to process surplus milk when city prices are low. They argue such co operation would help milk producers control supply and profit when prices fall, noting past season limits failed due to lack of churning facilities.
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Hampton
Middletown Forms Musical Association With Officers
At a Tuesday meeting in the First Presbyterian Church lecture room the Middletown Musical Association was formed. Officers named are Henry Cromwell President George Wickam Secretary Jno N Kellogg Treasurer George J King Musical Conductor and S R Morgan Assistant Musical Director. A large turnout is urged for next Tuesday at 7 o'clock to support the new group.
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Middletown
Expressman Hart and William Shaw Injured in Mountain Accident
Expressman William Shaw of Midland fell from a baggage wagon when a horse broke harness on the mountain route toward Bloomingburg station. The double team went awry, leaders fell, Shaw was thrown down an embankment, suffering hip and head injuries. He remained laid up the next day but now attends to business.
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Hart
William Shaw
The
Midland
Bloomingburgh
Shaw
Trains Run Pine Bush Round Trip for Local Races
Trains run today over the Crawford Railroad and will continue on race days. The Pine Bush departure is at 9 AM with a 7:30 PM return from Middletown. Round trip fares: Pine Bush 70 cents, Thompson Ridge 60, Bullville 50, Circleville 60.
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Crawford
Pine Bush
Middletown
Thompson Ridge
Bullville
Circleville
Remarkable September Strawberries At Local Garden
In Charles Swan's garden, early springlike fruitage yields a curiosity: a strawberry an inch long and two and a half inches in circumference. Vines nearby are also in full blossom as September ripening shows wonders of fructification.
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Charles Swan
Five Lady Teachers Find Higher Paying Posts in Orange County
Despite pleas of poor pay teachers, five women from elsewhere in the state secured positions in Orange County this year with an average annual salary above $900, suggesting improved opportunities for educators.
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Orange County
Public Installation of Officers in Howells Division
Public installation of officers of this Division at Division Room Howells Monday evening October 2 1871 at 7 o'clock. General invitation to the public and hope all will witness this interesting ceremony. By order of Division.
The Race of Running Horses Entries
Entries for a $100 purse mile heats running race to be held Saturday have been made. Competitors include b. 8. Harry Booth by Josiah Stearns and b. s. Edsall Colt by Wm. H. Hanford, along with 'President.' The race promises to be very interesting and exciting.
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Harry Booth
Josiah Stearns
B. S. Edsall
Wm. H. Hanford
Fire at Craigville Hub Factory Narrowly Avoids Destruction
Fire at F. M. Woodhull's Hub Factory in Craigville broke out Monday in the upper part, believed sparked by chimney flames. The structure was saved with only partial damage and the cause not yet determined.
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Craigville
F. M. Woodhull
The Pleasure Grounds Races In Middletown
Horsemen and friends of improvement of equine stock gather in Middletown for a large turnout. Eminent turfmen from nearby states attend as the superb track and favorable weather aid three races run in grand style. Officials promise rising attendance through Friday and Saturday with growing spectator interest.
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Middletown
Sessions Proceedings in Newburgh Court
The report covers indictments and outcomes from the Court of Sessions in Newburgh. John Hallock aged assault charge bail set at one thousand dollars. case moved to next Sessions. Other defendants including Eber Pilgrim Geo Carr for burglary bail set. Josephine Johnston grand larceny held in default of bail. Various verdicts and sentences follow with bail judgments and prison terms.
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Court of Sessions
Newburgh
John Hallock
Eber Pilgrim
Geo. Carr
Josephine Johnston
Philip Ryan
Henry Zinn
Arthur Gough
John Kaufman
Christian Faust
John Potter
John McCabe
Augustus Weller
Port Jervis Rail and River Notes
The Port Jervis Gazette reports Erie Railway engines run daily with engineers averaging forty to fifty days of work monthly. It notes the Delaware River is two inches lower at Port Jervis Monday mornings due to Saturday night feeder closures, then rises around noon. Conductor John Harring is Eastern Division delegate to the Railway Conductors Convention.
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Port Jervis
Erie Railway
Delaware
John Harring
Suspended Judgments Questioned in New York Speech
Judge Leigh warned from Jefferson Market that New York courts can suspend judgment, freeing many alleged criminals from prison. He cited a case where a suspended defendant became a court janitor, burned Controller’s papers under pressure from a higher official, illustrating possible abuses.
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C. Leigh
Jefferson Market
New York City
Sing Sing
Fine Grapes G H Slauson Grows Palatable Varieties
Fine Grapes, G H Slauson of this town raises grapes with no tang detected by tasters. He grows palatable varieties, some as large as a crab apple or an egg tomato for comparison. Samples sent to this office were appreciated well.
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G. H. Slauson
Temperature variations recorded by Mc Monagle Rogers Standard Thermometer
Evening Press reports temperature fluctuations from the North Street drugstore at 6 AM 9 AM 12 M 38 PM 6 PM 9 PM with readings around 62 to 65 degrees and a reference to a 94 degree reading at sentinel time.
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McMonagle & Rogers
North-st
Evening Press
Olive Logan to Lecture on Nice Young Men in Middletown
Two more papers report Olive Logan will lecture on Nice Young Men in Middletown on October 16. The Boston Advertiser calls her very personable and powerful, with vigorous character, while the New York Herald praises her grace and presence.
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Olive Logan
Middletown
Boston Advertiser
N. Y. Herald
Seed of Kindness Blooming From Small Words
A pithy thought compares wit to pearls, and kindness to a seed that grows into a flower. It suggests small acts of goodwill are never wasted.
Grinnell Iowa Restricts Drink Sales and Local Lore
A Grinnell Iowa note cites a vow forbidding alcohol sales in deeds and a town with about 3000 people. The piece mentions Dr Nathan Allen on Massachusetts population trends and foreign birth shares, a larceny punishment comparison, and a plan to urn burnt vouchers in Central Park as satire.
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Grinnell
Iowa
Massachusetts
Farmers’ Club
Princeton
Nathan Allen
Fenno
New York
Central Park
Jottings note on visits and local notices
Noting possible visit by Grand Duke Aleksis to Middletown and Carswell’s oration at Second Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening. A finger ring lost Saturday night may be claimed at this office. Rev J R Lente elected president of Blooming Grove Musical Association. Local police and church notices on building materials and parsonage repairs. Miscellany includes quips from Ella and Josh Billings.
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Carswell
Second Presbyterian Church
J. R. Lente
Blooming Grove Musical Association
T. B. Sweezy
Williamsport
Chester
Ella
Josh Billings
Fleetin
Agricultural conditions and livestock outlook through autumn
The later ruins are richer, frosts have arrived, and cattle graze on improved pastures. Buckwheat sowing was light and yields were small, while corn crops are uneven and fodder corn stores look strong for winter use. Milk prices stay low for producers, pork remains cheap, and farmers with winter cow stocks may prosper as demand outstrips supply next spring.
Know Thyself Lectures by Prof Franklin at Union Falls
Eminent phrenologist and poet Professor Franklin begins a course of illustrated lectures on the mind and life at Empire Hall Union Falls Pa for the Orphans Industrial Home and School. The series starts Tuesday October 3 at 7 PM with continued sessions Wednesday and Thursday.
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Franklin
Wille
Orphans Industrial Home
Union Falls
Empire Hall
New York
Boston
Lowell, &c
Providence Journal
Denunciation of Queen By Disraeli Reported at Hughenden Dinner
Mr Disraeli declares the Queen morally and physically incapacitated from public duties at a Hughenden dinner. The speech provokes tremendous excitement with some journals likely to suppress that portion.
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Disraeli
Loxpoon
Benjamin Disraeli
Hughenden
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the Middletown Evening Press
Gothic Hall
the State Convention
OUR Fire Department
Cockayne
Col. C. A. Wells
Monhagens
H. S. Dusenberry
Phoenix
Boys In Red
Madden
Rockafellow
Bromley
Vankeuren
Messia
King
Swarm
Robertson
Col
Wella
Squire Reeve
Bailey
B. V. Wolff
the Middletown Press
Howell’s
Grand Duke
Aleksis
Agricultural
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