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David F. Wolcott of Phithole City, Pa. wishes to engage a reliable
man with a small capital, to be employed in a lucrative business. He wants
an "one who knows that ninety degrees is the fourth of a circle." It is
a business that will pay well if pushed forward.
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(ca?1884)
The barns belonging to Judge Folger in Geneva, was destroyed by
fire Monday night 12th,. Two horses and several fine carriages were burned.
The work of an incendiary Insurance. $4000.00.
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Boat Building at Rochester. The Rochester Democrat gives a statement
of the number of Canal Boats built and building at the different yards
in that city, for the navigation of the canals. The boats will carry on
the average, 1000 barrels flour. They cost from $2,000 to $2,700. In all
there is 112, costing $262.00. Albany Journal
We have several as good Boat Builders as there are in the State,
and the prices they received for Boats launched this spring is an evidence
of their value, and the high estimation that canal men put upon boast built
in this place. (Watkins)(1910)
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Canal navigation may be said to be fully resumed. Up to noon yesterday
40 boats had passed this place(watkins) laden with produce and a large
number have gone South light. (1910)
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Prattsburg Advertiser ca. 1910
Wesley Gelder while assisting his father in killing a beef, had
his leg broken one bone a the he ankle joint, and the other four inches
above by the animal falling upon it.
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ca. 1910
A young son of T. E.Gillett of this village received a kick in the
face from a young horse which he was leading to water.
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A cheese factory i is to be established at Caton Center by Mr. George
Congdon, of Elmira, who agreed to do so before next spring, if the citizens
would pledge themselves to furnish the mild of 300 cows. E. C. English
and John E. Wolcott have circulated an agreement and succeeded in getting
pledges that the milk of 350 cows shall be furnished to the factory.
It will be an important enterprise for Caton and add to the value of the
farms near the center.
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ca. 1910
Mr. S. D. Gorton of this town was on a visit to Minnesota and hastened
home on purpose to vote the Republican ticket.
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A German Jew named Joseph L. Baden a cigar maker was arrested in
the village on the charge of illegal voting from not having been a resident
four months.
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On Wed. afternoon, DuBois Schutt of Caton lost a pocket book in
passing from Dr. Terbell's to Todd A.Smith Store, containing several orders
and two $100 bills and about fifty dollars in small bills. $20.00 reward
is offered.
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Last Mondy Evening three three-story brick stores were burned on
Water St. Elmira. They were occupied by J. Anhalt and Co. Mrs. G. Haas,
and S. C. Brownell and Co. The losses of the two latter were but partially
covered by insurance. Mrs. Parker was up
Mrs. Parker was upstairs in the building occupied by Mrs.
Haas and before she could gain the street, was nearly suffocated to death
by the smoke. She was carried out insensible.
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The house and barns of John G. Burritt on the back road from Elmira
to Horseheads were burned. But partially insured.
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Rochester Democrat. Sylvester Gillett lost and excellent cow recently
by eating the after growth of clover. Thus should teach Mr. Gillett not
to eat after growth of clover any more.
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We call attention to the business card of Dr. VanDorson late of
vermont, who has located at Painted Post. He was an assistant surgeon in
the navy during the war, and is said to be and experienced physician and
surgeon.
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Elmira Daily Advertiser received last week a present in the shape
of a barrel of superior flour from the mills fo VanDuzer Hallett &
Marsh of Waverly. Mr. C. G. Fairman there upon wrote an humorous acknowledgement
(avowing that is had placed him in a quandary as there are two editors,
and the barrel could not be divided. It was worthy of Artemus Ward, and
has been appopriatly rewarded by the gift of a second barrel for the other
editor form the small generous firm.
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Rev. C. P. Hard now pastor of the M. E. Church of Corning has been
labouring for a year at Hornellsville. The Tribune of that village thus
refers to him: During the year that he has remained among us he has been
known as a zealous and indefatigable worker and many have united with his
congregation, drawn either by his zeal and consistency as a Christian and
his earnestness and eloquence as a preacher. He found his people were embarrassed
and burdened by an indebtedness of long standing and he has left their
fried from the chains of every creditor. Some fifty persons have joined
the church during his residence here. (1910 ca)
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Steuben Courier
John White Jr. late of the park Hotel has become proprietor of the
Clinton Saloon under the bank of Bath.
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D. A. Ogden gives the oration at Crystal Springs in Barrington.
It will be a good one.
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By the will of Ira Davenport, the Episcopal and Presbyterian ministers
of Bath, (Howard and harlow) have each $500 for their gratuitous religious
services rendered on alternate Sabbaths at the Orphans Asylum. Mr. Davenport
personal estate is about $800,000. His real estate less than $6,000 in
this state, but he owned about five millions of dollars worth of western
land.
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George G. Kellogg is proprietor of the Eagle Hotel, Addison, Steuben
county, NY.
(ca 1910)
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The announcement of appointment of Jas. P. Taylor, Esq. postmaster
at Blossburg. Mr. Taylor was a very popular P. M. under Lincoln's administration,
and lost his head because he would not johnsonize.
Agitator
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Benjamin Chambers and old gentlemen living a short distance west
of the city of Binghamton, fell and broke his thigh bone last Saturday.
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The emigrant train wednesday afternoon met with an accident near
Chemung caused by the breaking of an axle which threw several freight cars
off the track and tore up the rails and ties quite extensively. Elmira
Advertiser.
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ca 1910
Last wed. afternoon the house of Lyman M. Hardenburgh of Caton took
fire from the chimney and was burned. Quite a portion fo the contents were
consumed. Mr. H. losses were about $600. over insurance.
He was to have a vendue the next day being about to remove to west
Hurley Ulster Co. NY.
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Mr. Taylerson has not relinquished the coffin business to John Burgey
but
may be found at the old stand of J. A. Parcell with the best assortment
of coffins in town.
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1868
Ex sheriff Harns of Lycoming Co.Pa. accidentally shot him self while
out hunting deer near Lock Haven.(Pa)
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H. Metcalf had opened a Carriage shop at Painted post and will make
to order and keep on hand, carriages wagons and sleighs. Some of his Wagons
may be seen at A. J. Gilbert's Livery Stable, Corning.
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Lost- A silver mounted ebony cane was lost by Rev. S. D. Merrick
of Caton Center and Corning. It was marked "Merrick" on the head. The finder
will be duly rewarded by leaving it at this office.
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The cooperstown Republican states that Porter Lamb while on his
way to visit his brother Daniel Lamb of Cooperstown, was killed by
falling under the car at Hornellsville.
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1868
Rev.T. H. Rouse pastor of the congregational church in Jamestown
is soon to leave for California to reside there on account of ill health.
His congregation has made him a present of $700..
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1868 ca. ?
Schuyler County. The Watkins Express states that Dr. E. W. Lewis
had a book printed by the Non-conformist in 1608. It is in good shape
of preservation.
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?1868
A lodge of Good Templar's has been organized in Readiing.
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Elder Gov. Balcom of Penn Yan and W. Sharp has been preaching at
Bennetsburgh.Twenty four were baptized last Sabbath.
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Hon. S. M. Barker of North Hector has bought the residence of Capt.
H. Tuthill, in Watkins and will remove there.
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Joel Parcel and his wife of Plattsmouth, Neb. who were for 20 years
highly respected residents of this town, arrived in this village, last
evening and will remain in this state till Spring. It is ten years since
they removed to Neb. ca? 1668
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Mr. J. W. Ingersoll, of Geneva had the misfortune to fall from his
stoop last Sunday night breaking one of his ribs and spraining his ankle.
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A drover belonging to Onondaga County, named James Beatty, was robbed
on the 3:40 train yesterday morning, of $2,000. He was going west after
cattle and had the money in an inside pocket of his coat. He was followed
from Syracuse by two suspicious characters, who are probably the parties
now in possession of his money. Rochester Chronicle.
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The Wellsboro Agitator...Three men at the Cedar Run log slide were
lifting logs out of the slide by means of a tackle which ws hitched to
a tree, when the tree fell inflicting a severe injury upon Mr. Huling Wilson.
He was knocked down and lay unconscious for two days.
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Dundee Exp. ca ?1868
While a gentleman was exhibiting the spirit and "go" of a team,
the other day in Canandaigua, they become so excited as to run away. The
expected sale went off with the team, and one of the horses kicked
the bucket.
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Mrs. M. Smith can give references of desired to many of the first
citizens of Bath and other places where she has lived.
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Mr. F. M. Lindsay of Caton has raised an englis flat turnip that
weights four and three fourths of a pound. It is on exhibition at Forresters.
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We regret to learn from the Elmira Advertiser that the barn of W.
Alber Armstrong formally Supervisor of Hornby who lives on the slope of
west hill two miles from Elmira (depot) was destroyed by fire on Tuesday
forenoon. It is not known how the fire originated. It was locked the night
before and remained locked. The advertiser says.
The barn was filled with hay and grain, the products of his farm
and the loss ot Mr. Armstrong is very heavy. His loss must reach
some four or five thousand dollars, and his insurance we learn is only
$1,400 upon the barn and shed. This is a bad season of the year for farm
buildings to destroyed by fire, being pretty generally well allied and
his loss Mr. Armstrong has the sympathy of all who know him, and of the
community generally. 1868
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Hornellsville papers state that two Englishmen were arrested in
Canasega for robbing the house of Mike Curry of Hornellville of $100. and
some clothing.
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1868
The village of Bethel, Ontario Co. was burned down early last Wed.
Morning. The entire hamlet was laid in ashes; the total number of buildings
being burned was 15.
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Eugene Smith while coupling cars at Watkins had his arm crushed
so that it had to be cut off. 1868
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Printers Festival.
Franklin's birthday was celebrated at Binghamton by the printers
of the southern Tier. we were necessarily absent, but from the way those
who were present talk of it, we should judge it as a pleasant and profitable
gathering; Capt. Benjamin Smead, formally editor of the Steuben Farmers
Advocate, under whose instructions we took our first lessons in the art,
and who was probably the oldest editor present, was very properly chosen
President of the meeting and during the day entertained the body with an
able and interesting speech in which he introduced many early day incidents
connected with the printing business. The captain is about 75 years of
age. May this not be the last birthday of Franklin he may live to celebrate.
Jan. 28, 1854
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We understand that Mr. Bedient our canal superintendent has appointed
Levi Gano, of Dix his clerk. This is not only a satisfactory, but a very
good appointment. Mr. G. is competent to the proper discharge of the duties
and will be of value.
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MISCELLANEOUS 5
ONE CENT REWARD!
Run away from the subscriber on the 25th Sept. 1855, as an indented
servant or apprentice boy by the name of Robert Vanderpool aged nine years
and eight months. The above reward will be paid to any person who shall
return said apprentice to the subscriber in Hector Schuyler Co NY. All
persons are hereby forbid as no charges will be paid and any person employing
him will be held responsible to the subscriber. Henry Haight.
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Not gone west!
The subscriber instead of going west as was expected
by same of his friends has made his way a little eastward, opened a house
in Alabama one door west of S. T. Burler's jewelry store where he will
be happy to see his old friends and everybody else who may want anything
in the eating line. Warm and cold meals furnished at all hours of the day
and evening. He is in the daily receipt of Fresh Oysters, which will be
served up to order on the shortest possible notice. So drop in gentlemen
we are with you once again.
J.O. Brown Havana Sept. 13. 1855
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1867
The bridge over Big Stream near the Dundee Mills, went down with
a crash on Tuesday.
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A large amount of ground was washed away into the Canal Feeder at
Gibson during the late storm.
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The hotel building known as the "Old Tuthill House" at Starkey
Corners was destroyed by fire on Sat. morning, wee--, together with two
other smaller buildings.
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Owego Gazette
Rev. James Beecher a brother of Henry Ware and Thomas K. Beecher,
and who has ---ed the latter's pulpit at Elmira for over ? months past,
centered up on his new charge as the pastor of the Congrational Church
in the village on Sunday last. 1867.
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1867
In accordance with directions from Canesteo commissioner Hayt, Messrs.
L. & C. Howard of this village, have begun the demolition and removal
of the iron bridge over the Chemung canal, preparatory to placing there
a swing bridge. The removal of the old bridge at this times is a matter
of necessity since in the present state of high water, canal boat are unable
to pass under it. While the exchange of bridges is being made, a safe and
convenient way of transit hs been provided by Supt. Amsbury over a secure
pontoon bridge laid in approved style, and sufficient for all purposes
of travel.
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Still up...the water in Seneca Lake still continues at an unprecedented
height. Thursday morning it stands higher than any time during the recent
flood. Mr. O. Bower who is well posted in relation to the water marks about
the head shore of the Lake, in forms us that the water is now four feet
an nine inches above the low water mark of Feb. last, and that it is fully
up to the high water mark of the great flood of 1857. A few cellars
in the lower part of the village are still flooded to the depth of 8 or
10 inches but aside from this our citizens are suffering no great
inconvenience from the high water. A severe north wind however, such as
we have during the great rain storm of a few days ago would do great damage
to our dilapidated dock and piers and materially add to the cost of putting
them in proper them in proper condition again.
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Dress Making ca1868
Miss Catherine L. Wilcox has just returned from New York wit the
latest patterns and is prepared to do all work for ladies, misses, and
children, in her line of dress making, with promptness and the satisfaction
of those favouring her with their patronage.
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Entertainment for the benefit of the poor of the village of Watkins.
The "Watkins Dramatic Association." knowing that there are many
worth poor in our village who are in destitute circumstances, through no
fault of their own, but caused by sickness, want of employment, etc. at
this dull season generally propose to give one of their placing entertainment
at Freer's Hall, the last of Feb.the proceeds of which shall be applied
for the relief of the suffering poor of the village of Watkins; the funds
to be distributed by a competent committee selected for that purpose which
occasion will be presented the Shakespearean play. in five acts of 'Romeo
and Juliet" wit a new cast of character and costumes etc. The management
feel confident of being able to present the play in a manner vastly superior
to anything they have heretofore produced, or that has been attempted in
Watkins.
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Notice..all persons indebted to E. Wellar will please call at his
store and settle their accounts as soon as possible.
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Binghamton is making ready to erect a monument to the memory of
her distinguished lamented citizen, Danile S. Dickinson.
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Oxen and Mules for Sale
A pair of heavy oxen, eight years old, in good condition for sale,
also a pair of likely young mules. J. C. Sackett Bennetsburg, Feb. 18,
1867
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It was reported that Mr. Farley Holmes of Pen Yan, who was removed
from the office of Collector of Internal REvenue in the twenty fifth district,
to make room for Mr.Abell, whom the senate refused to confirm has been
re-appointed.
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The subscriber offers for sale a house and lot situated on Polk
St. in the village of Watkins also eight valuable building lots. which
will be sold on reasonable terms. For particulars inquire of the subscriber.
A.C. HUFF.
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1867
The barn of John H. Van Housen on the hill two miles west of Bath,
together with nearly its entire contents was destroyed by fire on Monday
evening last. About 100 sheep, 60-80 tons of hay, five horses, two mowing
machines, a lot of harness, wagons, grains and various farming implements
were consumed. We have here no estimate of the loss. There is an insurance
o $3,500 upon the property destroyed. Bath Courier
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Corning Journal
Bridge Gone.
On Thursday last the ice went out of the Chemung river at Corning
taking with it the bridge between that place and Knoxville. The bridge
was built in the spring of 1847. It was first built about the year of 1833,
and war carried off in the spring of 1840.
That bridge stood until the fall of 1846. The loss of this bridge
is a serious calamity as a new one will be quite an expense in these tax
times. We presume there will soon be a pontoon bridge laid for travel or
a ferry established.
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On the 2nd of March (1867)the proper officers of Seneca county drew
a panel of Grand Jurors including in the number one, "American citizen
of African decent." by the name of Anthony Roseboom.
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For sale in a desirable location on the west side of Franklin St.
a store and two lots. For particulars enquire of George Smith
Watkins Mar. 14, 1867
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Lost-- between the burying ground on the old County line road and
tyrone, a brown Muff.
Any person finding the same and returning it ot the office of the
Express, will be suitable rewarded. C. Colwell. Tyrone, Mar.6,1867
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The Independent
states that Mr. Robert D. Wilson is making arrangements to start
a paper mill at Burnett. If this announcements prove to be true it will
be a great convenience to printers in this section and we shall hope to
be able to get our paper a little cheaper than a present.
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Grape Cuttings-The subscribers has about 75,000 Catawba and Isabella
Grape cuttings which he offers for sale at $5 per 1,000. Apply at his premises
on the west side of the lake about 3 1/2 miles from Watkins or by letter
addressed him at Watkins. John S.Ensley. March. 14, 1867.
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ca 1869
We are glad to notice that Frank B. Brown proprietor of the Corning
Democrat has been re appointed Canal Collector at the Horseheads, Abram
Barkley of Watkins, and E. M'Cosellf? of the Democrat at Penn Yan.
George O Hanlon of Elmira is appointed the Superintendent of the Chemung
Canal.
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Western Tickets-
Messrs, Jaynes and Cocubane have relinquished the sale of western
Tickets to Mr. R. P. Perry, the efficient U. S. Express Agent, and will
devote their attention more earnestly to the insurance business. Mr. Perry
sold western Tickets until a regulation was introduced which prevented
Express Agents from selling them, and as that in no longer in force he
again acts as agent for the sale of Tickets to all points in the West southwest
and Northwest.
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Charles R. Maltby has sold his house on Second st. south of ht court
house to F. N. Drake, Esq. president of the Tioga Railroad. It is said
that the price was $10,000. Erastus Maltby has bought the residence of
Forrester Brothers, on 1st St. Charles Forrester removes to Scranton this
week. E. A. Forrester has been there some weeks. They are parties in a
large wholesale Grocery establishment which is one of the oldest and most
successful in Scranton.(ca1868)
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George A. Saners of the Silver Lake Sun, Perry NY. on Friday. He
had been for the week with some gentlemen exploring the wilds of Pennsylvania,
between Wellsville, NY and Jersey Shore on the West Branch of the
Susquehanna river, to ascertain the feasibility of a railroad route.
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ca 1868
The Arcade Saloon in Corning is in charge of I. J. A. Jones formerly
a Hotel keeper at Big Flats, and of the U. S. Hotel in Bath.
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We are indebted ti Mrs., D. B. Rowland, formerly Miss Eleanora Miller
for copies of West St. Claire and East St. Claire Wisc.
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The Pen Yann Express.
Mr. John J. Wise of this village has been appointed by the president
and the postmaster of this place, vice Mr. ---Samuel H. Welles, Esq.
since Mr. W. Beckwith the office has been in charge of a "spiral agent"
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Referring to he excitement ---eated in Elmira by the discovering
of a map under a bed. Taber other Advertiser thus discoveries; "In there
a man under the bed?" Is the question which is uppermost in the minds of
a portion of our citizens about these days, and it has presumed that not
a lady retired last night without taking a personal inspection of the premises.
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Elmira Advertiser ca 1868
About eleven o'clock Monday night Mrs. E,.T. Huntley, residing at
the junction of Lake and East Union Sts, was awakened by hearing someone
breathing or snoring under the bed occupied by herself and husband. She
quickly aroused the family and upon examining underneath the bed a negro
was discovered apparently sound asleep. He was awakened and captured, and
Mrs. W. P. Sherman (armed with a revolver) and the other members of the
house kept guard ever over him until the return of Mr. Sherman, who was
absent from home during the evening. Mr. Sherman procured an officer; and
the colored gentleman was marched to the lockup.
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Corning.
Yesterday afternoon an intoxicated man got into a sleigh and and
refused to get out.. constable Sherwood then requested the owner of the
team to drive to the lock up, and the happy passenger enjoyed the ride
expecting the object and was soon locked
up for drunkedness. ca.1868
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The firm of J. Hees. and Co. is charged to Hees and Co. by the admission
of W. D. Hes as a partner with J. Hees and A. Hees. They are adding a large
amount of Groceries and Provisions and offer them very low. Store in Graves
Block, Corning. ca. 1868
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Mr. N. V. Viele who lives on Market St. In the Miller block is making
a branding iron for marking tools, wheelbarrow, and farming utensils. The
initials and surname only six shillings. It is very convient and prevents
stealing.
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ca 1868
C. H. Thomson and Q. W. Wellington of Corning, and C. F. Platt,
of Painted Post have been re-appointed as Notaries Public
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The Canal Board designated J. N. Hungerford's Bank and Q. W. Wellingt
on and Co.'s Bank ot receive the tolls at this port.
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We are glad to notice that Frank B. Brown Proprietor of the Corning
Democrat has been re-appointed Canal Collector at the port. C. W. Bryant
is collector at Horseheads. Abram Barkley at Watkins, and E.M. M'Connell
of the Democrat at Pen Yan. Gorege O Hanlon of Elmira is appointed Superintendent
of the Chemung Canal.
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Western Tickets Messrs. Jaynes and Cochrane have relinquished the
sale of Wester Tickets to Mr. R. P. Perry, the effcient U. S. Express Agent,
and will devote their services.
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The Advertiser announces that the post into Post Master Gen. Hon.
A. W. Randall, formall Gov. of Wisc. has become a resident of Elmira.
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(ca 1867)
? Bixby of Hornby by the he recent destruction of his barn, was
a least five hundred dollars over insurance.
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Joseph H. Gillett, being about to remove to Mich. is to have
vendue at his residence in this town on Saturday afternoon,Mar.6,ca.1867
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BLOOD POISONING ( ca. 1884)
Charles Barry, the instructor at the Port Jervis skating rink,.
is laid up by blood poisoning caused by wearing colored stockings.The trouble
began by an itching sensation in his feet, which was followed by severe
pain; yesterday morning his feet were covered with blisters. A physician
was called, who thinks he can prevent the spread of the poison through
the system. The stockings were so mangled that an amputation was necessary.
He is otherwise seriously and it is feared fatally injured. Morton was
taken to Tunkhannock, where his leg was amputated and where he is at this
writing still alive, but his recovery is considered very doubtful.
He is young man about twenty one years of age. His parents reside
in Sayre.
It is deeply regretted that his gross negligence has cost him the
loss of a limb and probably his life.
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James Griswolds house between Elmira and Wellsburg was burned by
a defective chimney. ca 1868?
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Notice
Hornellsville paper reports that Col. Vincent formally of the 86th
Regiments of Volunteers, is about ot move to Michigan. He was a very popular
as an office and desired his promotion to the command of his Regiment.
His bravery was attested in some of the fieriest battles of the war, in
one of which he was desperately wounded. As a man and citizen as well as
a soldier, he has been found worthy of his removal from this county is
regretted.
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Edward Crotsly of Rose Hill in this town lately arrived from the
territory of Montana where he has been engaged in mining for six years.
He intends to return.
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Mr. L. Fordham is to entertain the Baptist church of this village
at her residence on Erie Ave. No 7.
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T. W. Lov--lis and W. N. King have sold their blacksmith shop
in Knoxville to Samuel Frymire in who will continue the business. Mr.L.
has purchased Frymire's house in this village (Corning) on Erie Ave. and
removed to it and consequently is a citizen of this corporation. We are
glad of this. He is a good Republican, although somewhat difficult to suit
at times, but he is worth saving. He is usually a valuable working member
of the party.
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Fosters mills at Niles Valley makes good exhibit, Mr. Newhall cut
with a single sow? on the 27th of April, 21,037 feet of which was two-inch
of pine lumber, in three hours, 2000 feet of which was two in plank and
the balance inch boards. The small mill cut 5000 ? the same day,
for the slab. This is about as good an exhibit of work with a single saw
is likely to be made elsewhere. Agitator.
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1868
Paine and Pritchard have put up a stationary engine of their
manufacture in a plaining mill at Factoryville, near Waverly.
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A girl about fourteen years old daughter of Otis Wells of Upper
Lisle Broome County was assaulted by two young villains of the night of
the 17th.
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Bold Attempt to Rob.
Last monday afternoon about three o'clotck as well dressed stranger
entered the Geor Washington bam in Corning and enquired the the teller,(a
boy name George Eaton) fo Mr. Geo. W. Patterson Jr, the President.
The stranger then stated that he ws a United States Detective Officer and
that he had come to arrest the officers of the bank. for issuing fraudulent
notes. Eaton replied that he ws not in and immediately gathered up several
hundred dollars which lay upon the counter, and locked them in the safe,
expecting an immediate arrest. The stranger did not offer interfere perhaps
because he may have seen a revolver lying within the railing. By the time
the safe was locked the stranger went inside the counter and insisted on
making the arrest. He handcuffed the President.
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VILLAGE Lots
Village lots in nearly every block in the village of Corning for
sale at reasonable prices and on easy terms. Enquire of John Maynard.
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To Rent
The subscriber offers to rent his commodious two story dwelling
house situated in the eastern paret of the village of Corning, the second
house on the north side of First St. Below the Railroad. CHarles Ebel.
Corning Oct. 4, 1855?
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May 1868
We received a letter last week formPhilo P. Hubbell of winona, Minn.
in which he expressed a desire to be cordially remembered to his
old friend, and as he was so many years a highly respected redient of this
town.
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ca 1864
The Fall Brook House. We noticed from time to time the progress
made in the errection of ht enew hotel in this village(watkins) bearing
the above name, situated ont he corner of Franklin and Warren Streets.Mr.
M. T. Smith formerly of Bath where he won first rate and widespead reputation
as a hotel keeper, apprecating the wants of our village and realizing
the value of a favorable location ofr a hotel, purchased the corner lots
spoken of, and through the summer and fall has had a large force of mechanics
at work rearing what, poves to be a model hotel, in point of archilecture,
interior arrangement, furniture and management. For two weeks past, Mr.
Smith has had his house open for the the reception and accommodation of
travelers and patrons; and alrady applications for accommodations make
up a large list. We have had the pleasure of viewing the various apartments
in the building, and find them really unsurpassed in any hotel we have
visited. The lower story is taken up iwth the parlors for ladies.
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Railroad Accident. On the forenon of wednesday last, a span of Horses
belonging to Henry Cronk were killed about two and a half miles south iof
this village, by a freight train moving north. Jonathan Cronk was driving
the horses, and had just struck the track loaded with a saw-log when he
saw the train only a few rods distant from him. He had just descended the
hill and the rattling of the chains, etc. prevented his hearing the cars,
and as there was a curve just above, the cars could not be seen but a short
distance. The hosses stood on the track at righ anngles and were
knocked some 40 feet without throwing the cars from the track, or causing
any injury to the train. Mr. Cronk jumped from the log down the bank, injuring
himself slightly. The sleigh was also entirely torn in pieces. We believe
the corssing was a private one. The horses were in the employ of
Gen. Cronk and were worth in the neighborhood of $250.
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A SCOUT IN THE SERVICE ca 1869
Joseph B. Know, thwo resided near Townsend and is the last of his
name in Schuyler Co. in cnversation the ohter casually referred to the
few survivors of the Civil War yet remaining in this sectoion and without
his knowledge that some portions mihgt appear in print, a few notations
of his talk were made.
Mr. Knox was born in the village now known as Montour falls in 1842,
and was the son o fJohn Know and is the brother of Burr Knox, now of Ludlowvilled,
N.Y. The late Baldwin Knox and Nelson Knox were cousins. He lived in Rading
with the lat William Bolt in 1850, but was with John B. Look on the havana
Journal in 1851, 52, 53. when he went to Ohio. He enlisted in Monroeville
in that state in 1861 and was a scout in the service during all the civil
war not receiving his discharge until 1866/ Jos ditoes mecessitated work
as a spy in some distance and his experiences in detail would make a volume.
After the war he set type from the east to Oregon as he expressed it. He
and his wife who was Margaret Rhodes now make their home in a fine little
farm south of townsend.
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B. P. Hutchinson, who conducted a harness shop in the McKeg block
corner Main and Lee St. has gone to Syracuse to take charge of a factory.
Mr. Hutchinson was a first class workman and would have worked into a nice
business, but he is more accustomed to running a large shop. Charles Evans
evans of Odessa has rented the building of Mr. McKeg, and will continue
the business of repairing and will also keep a supply of harness goods.
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WAS NOT ARRESTED 1869
R. B. Everts, of Montour Falls writes us from Syracuse to correct
an error in last weeks Review which put him in a bad light. Mr. Everts
states that he was not arrested by Game Protection Weed, but that there
was a stipulation on his part to pay a fine as he was unable to get leave
of absence to defend himself against the charge. We are pleased to make
the corrrection also to note that Mr. Everts has been tendered and accepted
a good position in the office of the divisions engineer, state highway
department at Syracuse.
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Elmira Advertiser, June 11, 1917
"AVENOO" Proves Undoing
George Brink 53 a farmer from Rock Stream, arrived in this city
friday afternoon and started in to do the "Avenoo." After passing through
many swinging doors and bending his elbow many times he finally got so
much contraband aboard that he found navigation too difficult a feat to
master. Patrolman Grannis came to his rescue and escorted him to police
headquarters. Saturday morning he pleaded guilty in police court
to the charge of intoxicaiton and was sentenced to pay a find of $5 or
spend five days in jail. He did not pay the fine.
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Special to the Star Gazette
Watkins Jan 22(?ca 1920)
Dean J. Cole formaly of this village and later of Ithace, arrived
in town yesterday on his way to visit his parents in Townsend. He is preparing
to go to Billings, Mont. next month as one of the principal members of
the D. Roe Dry Goods Co. which is closing out its business in Ithaca to
open a large department store in thehustling western town.
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H. M. Duryee late of Caton has removed to Butler Co. Iowa and brought
a farm. His vendue will be held on Sat. at the house of Levi Force in Caton.1868
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The telegraph reports the following...James R. Young many years
a resident of Bath, NY attempted suicide June 16,( 1886)
in that village by placing the muzzle of a pistol to his ear, and
discharging it. The ball instead of passing through the brain, came out
through the face near the nose, making a frightful wound. Despondency was
the cause of this rash act. It is thought that he will recover.
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1867
Havana Journal announces that Hull Fanton Esq. of that village has
received the appointment of registaer in bankruptcy for this congressional
district.
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(ca 1867)
George R. Gardner of our village was admittd to practice at the
bar of the supreme court at this recent general term held in Binghamton.
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ca 1867
Mr. J. S. Swartwood, well known an enterprising and reliable business
man of Havana was purchased the canal grocery establishment of Mr. O. P.
Bower and has become a citizen of our village.
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ca 1867
Mr. George E. Sawyer, the gentleman in charge of the mechanical
department of J. P. Barnes Jewelry Store will handle all orders in proper
execution and satisfaction.
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Licenses granted. The board of Excise held at the court house Havana
May 27th ( 1867) listed the following names: Inn keepters license were
granted to.
A. I. VanGorder, Tyrone; Cornelius B. Smith, Cayuta; Catherine Rice,
Tyrone; Nelson Harris, Tyrone; Henry M. Barker, Hectore; Chas. B. Swartwood,
Cayuta; Curtiss Malby, Orange; R. A. Kirkendall, Burdett.
Granted on Wed. May 29th. John S. Swartwood, Hector; John M. Owen,
North Hector; Benj. Ennis, Cayuta; Archibald M. Baley, Havana; Veazie
and Kies, Watkins; David Kimball, Odessa; Mahlon T. Cooper, Searsburg.
Store keepers license, Charles Miller of Reading.
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