Winter 1827 Hudson River Sloops Open Ice Roads
The article recalls an unusually open Hudson River winter in 1827 allowing fast sailing sloops to run weekly between New Windsor Newburgh and New York despite typical ice. It notes captain A Schulz of New Windsor first steamboat towings in 1829 and lists frequent weekday sailings by the tom Bowhine superior Meridian and Winefs from Crawford Co docks, highlighting a curious period of shipping bravado and a local editor’s chronicle of transactional notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River
New York
Newburgh
New Windsor
Cornwall
Stoop
A. Schulz
Tom Bowhine
Wiliam L. Poetmaster
Csexford & Co
Washingtonville
Old Establishment
Meridian
Winefs
Samuel Johnson
John Poshamus
Crawford & Co
Fred Walser
John Vodoata
Owen Ginston
Gillis
Genshegan
Glasson
Aebestos
Old-Time Trade Oddities and Marital Notices
A humorous tale recalls a barter mix up with butter and salt, plus a Christmas New Year marriage boom and a death notice. The piece reflects 1820s village commerce, local ads, and shop practices, noting store policies and peculiar wording like a hearse advertised as convenience. It also cites marriages and a death in Scotch Town, and references Goshen Corners and Bethlehem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttes
Amiter
Red Street
Cupid
Simon
Hymen
McArriages
Mr. Ball
Andrew Simons
Amelia Tears
Independent Republican
Amelia Simons
Andew Simons
John and
Catherine Tears
Scotchtown
Jesse Smith, Jr
Goshen
Joseph Brooks
Bethlehem
Cornwall
Salisbury
Charles T. Jackson
J. Thayer & Co
Newburgh
J. Thayer
VanDuzer
Erie Officer Dodges Bullet in Robbery Standoff
Susquehanna December incident reports Erie officer William Reidy fired upon while arresting a robbery suspect in the Erie ward. The officer was not struck and continued pursuit of the prisoner identified as John Cronk of Port Jervis nicknamed Slew Cronk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna
Erie
William Reidy
Erie Ward
John Cronk
Port Jervis
Cronk
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Finnegan at 3 Wilbur Avenue
A nine pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Finnegan on Wednesday December 13. She is named Mary Elizabeth. Tickets for The Masque of Pandora will be exchanged at Stratton Theatre box office for reserved seats on December 25 and 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Finnegan
Wilbur Avenue
Mary Elizabeth
Pandora
Stratton Theatre
State Hospital Chapel Service and Local News Recap
The State Hospital chapel service featured Rev. Dr. Albert F. Pierce delivering a thoughtful sermon on repentance and return. The piece notes musical selections, including solos by Douglas Bowers and choir members Frances Tremper and Nina Pratt, plus updates on staff, arrivals, and hospital projects such as pipe insulation and new boilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert F. Pierce
First Congregational Church
State Hospital
God
Harker
Weoler
Douglas Bowers
Rogers
Frances Tremper
Madeline Benton
Marguerite Kresnich
Nina Pratt
Ruth McPhillam
C. Lt
Hulse Edward Sterling
Wife Claims Jordan Is A Millionaire In Divorce Case
Dec. 19 Poughkeepere reports a Supreme Court session on Ablesse Evans Jordan second wife of J W Jordan owner of Hudson Valley Dairy in Orange County. She seeks $10 yearly alimony arguing wealth and assets. he counters with poverty and minimal funds. The case reveals his claimed wealth and investments while she asserts substantial earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Morschanser
Ablesse Evans Jordan
J. W Jorden
Hudson Valley Derry Cumran
Orange County
Supreme Court
Plamus
Jordans
Mie Jordan
Jordan Jude S
Emerson
New Yor
Buffalo Ber
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hudson
J.M. Totten
Jamez Street
Middletown, N.Y
Huyler
Ketcham
Ogdén’s Pharmacy
West Main Street
Leo Claims
James Street Clothier’s
Leo
Brother
Fied
James Street
Erie Depot
Office
Silvers Printing Co. Publishers
Ewaapat
the Antiquarian
Dorothy Erbn Roda
Aden W. Roda
Aden
Ford
Ms Clary
Fage
Foreran
F. J. Lewis
A. McCall
Rochester
George Funk
Binghamton
Messrs
Rosberg
Moran
Rilddletown
Betty Lamp- 502
Ass Ferry
Winterton
Mineas
Sod
Charles Gundersen
Utica Moda
A. M. Alirentolz
Town
Gus
Wil
James Miller
Hunter
Asylums
Pla
Mechanics
City League
Empire Aliens
von Bergs
Hand Brothers
James
John
St. Lawrence County
Sadie Hartz
Mish's Eddy
Donald Wilams
Otisvle
Wingston
Bers
George Hunt
J. W. G. Hunt
Bullville
Wm. Lunney
Mabel
Vanlhwegen
Wm J. Rogers
Hill and
Roger
Ide L. Hrause
Ridgewood
N. J
Ger
Jordan
Millionaire
Bell-Ans
Ginbel’s
M. Singer
Depot Street
Westinghouse
Orange County Lighting Co
South Street
Merchants National Bank
Christmas Club
Middletown, N. Y
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