Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, June 4,
1896.
THE ANNUAL TEST
Of the Fire
Department Last Night--Emeralds Got First Water.
It has
previously been the custom of the chief of the fire department to give notice
that the annual test or trial run of the department would occur within a certain
period. This year it was thought best to have the trial without any previous
notice whatever.
Accordingly
last evening soon after 7 o'clock Chief A. O. Bosworth and a few others gathered
at the intersection of Clinton-ave. and Church-st. The chief pulled box 331 and
before the echo of the bell had died away the Emerald Hose cart was seen to
come from their building upon Church-st. manned by two members of the company.
At almost the same time the Hitchcock boys came up Elm-st. with their handsome
black horse and cart. The Hitchcocks were first on the scene, but instead of
stopping at the corner by the Universalist church proceeded to the hydrant
opposite Charles-st., where they attached and secured a stream at the same time
as Orris who had come up from Main-st. The Emeralds attached to the hydrant
opposite the Universalist church and had first water directing a stream skyward.
The
Hooks were on the scene and had L. E. Waters at the top of a ladder in 2 min.,
17 sec. Water Witch attached to the same hydrant as the Emeralds. The Protective
Police came up later, but their time was not taken. The watches were in the
hands of Officer O. L. Jackson, F. A. Bickford and George French. The
department responded in fine form and again showed that its companies are equal
to every emergency and are one of the very best fire departments in the state.
No
prize was offered this year to the company getting first place.
The
official time for each company as given out by Chief Bosworth was as follows:
Emeralds ………………………...1 min. 40 sec.
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co...2 " 17 "
Hitchcock ....................................2
" 20 "
Orris ………………………………2 “ 20
"
Water Witch ................................3 “
30 "
Protectives ……………………… not taken.
An
error is claimed in the time by which Hitchcock and Orris would secure second
place; instead of third, their time being 1:58.
Timer
George French states that he used a stop watch and reported 2:20 to the chief
for both Hitchcock and Orris. After the time had been given in he re-examined his
watch and found that he had made a mistake in noting the time and that it
should have been 1:58 instead of 2:20. In any case all of the companies made
very creditable records.
BICYCLE CODE.
[New York Evening Telegram.]
Do not ride a wheel until you have mounted it.
RIDE A LOYAL.
When you meet a young woman acquaintance during
your first ride in the streets smile confidently, take off your cap with either
hand, or both, and choose a soft place to fall.
RIDE A LOYAL.
Rest your chin on the handlebars. Any other
position should give the impression that you were a novice.
RIDE A LOYAL.
If a horse and vehicle are ahead of you ride by
at a speed of not less than 30 miles an hour. It is so refreshing for the nerves
of the horse if the animal is a little high spirited.
RIDE A LOYAL.
Never sit erect in your saddle. It is too good
for your health.
RIDE A LOYAL.
If a doctor tells you to ride for your health,
begin by a 100-mile trip the first week. You won’t need the wheel for a long
time after that, and probably will have an excellent opportunity to better cultivate
the acquaintance of the doctor.
RIDE A LOYAL.
If a wheelman falls in front of you do not
stop to be graceful in dismounting. Get off the very best way you can without losing
time.
RIDE A LOYAL.
If you are hollow-chested, long-necked and long-armed,
drop your handlebars to the limit and lean at right angles to the saddle. You
won’t look pretty but no one can see your face.
RIDE A LOYAL.
If you are embonpoint, so to speak, and short
armed, lean back as far as possible and push forward. Do not be surprised if you
attract attention.
RIDE A LOYAL.
Never try to run over a streetcar. It might
hurt the driver's feelings.
RIDE A LOYAL.
Between a runaway behind and a loaded truck
ahead, choose the ditch every time. It is healthier, if less pleasant.
MRS. W. H. CLARK, 31 Prospect-st.,
MRS. W. H. CRANK, Homer,
MRS. A. P. MCGRAW, McGrawville,
Executive Committee.
Hospital Wants.
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, June 11, 1896.
$30 THIRTY DOLLARS $30 BICYCLES
Now
is the time of year when bicycles are advertised on the market at prices ranging
from $30 to $40. An investigation
will almost invariably show they are job lots, without name or parentage, the
product of some defunct concern. They are made of poor materials, misfit parts,
and thrown together by inexperienced workmen into the shape and appearances of
bicycles, but lack all the essential features of practical road machines.
Good
wheels can only be produced in factories equipped with special machinery for
making the various parts, and where great care is exercised in selection of
material used. Even with the greatest watchfulness unseen flaws may occur in the
most carefully constructed machines, and the manufacturer, if he be a reputable
one, should always stand ready to make good defects in material and workmanship
which may be developed in use.
We do
this, and that is why we do not offer wheels at the above prices. We build our
wheels on honor, and stand back of them through thick and thin. We charge only
enough to pay for good workmanship and material, for the guarantee, and a
living profit. If you want to buy a wheel come and see how we build them, examine
details of construction and material, and compare our products and prices with
others with whom we challenge comparison.
RIDE
A GOOD WHEEL.
And
you do this every time when you ride a Loyal.
THE
WESSON-NIVISON MFG. CO., Cor. Owego and Squires-sts.
WANTED—At once two turret
lathe men, four machinists and three drill press boys. Wesson-Nivison Mfg. Co.
CORTLAND
HOSPITAL.
The hospital is in charge of a competent trained nurse and is prepared
to receive patients upon the following terms: Private rooms from $7 to $10 per week; ward beds, including medical and surgical attendance,
$5 per week; patients of limited means are charged according to their ability
to pay. Extras, special nursing, surgical dressings, personal laundry and
stimulants. Accident cases may be taken immediately to the hospital. Contagious
or infectious cases are not received. Application for admission may be made to
any member of the executive committee or to the matron of the hospital.
Mrs. M. E. DOUD, 21 Tompkins-st.,
Mrs. J. E. HYATT. 182 South Main-st.,MRS. W. H. CLARK, 31 Prospect-st.,
MRS. W. H. CRANK, Homer,
MRS. A. P. MCGRAW, McGrawville,
Executive Committee.
CAYUGA
LAKE HOUSE. (advertisement)
Cayuga Lake House, Sheldrake, N. Y., no mosquitoes, no dampness, no
malaria, curative; sulpher springs, electric lights, elevator, orchestra,
200-acre farm in connection, fine bicycle road. Direct connections with Cortland
over Lehigh Valley road. For illustrated pamphlet address Dudley S. Phinny,
proprietor. (Too late—ed.)
Wanted for immediate use at
hospital: Silver forks, tea and table spoons, sheets, pillow cases, towels,
tablecloths, (two and one half or three yards long), napkins and traycloths.
Canned fruit and vegetables.
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, June 9, 1896.
Police Court.
Two foreigners were brought
before Police Justice Mellon this morning on the charge of intoxication and
disorderly conduct. The first was an Italian named Mike Gutchess, who was
discharged with a severe reprimand. He seemed very thankful and went on his
knees before his honor. After his discharge he shook and kissed the hands of
Chief Linderman and Officer Edwards who seemed to receive the courtesies with
becoming dignity.
The next was a German who gave his name as
Charles Rister. He could speak very little English and Adam Tice was sent for to
act as interpreter. Rister wanted to get to Auburn and so it was thought best to
turn him over to the poor authorities for transportation to Auburn. Rister said
he had been working for a farmer six miles west of here at $2 per month and had only thirty
cents in his pocket
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