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TOWN REPORTS.
PREBLE.
Our very
popular school teacher, Mr. Ellsworth, of Cortland, entertained the pupils of
his room to a very enjoyable social and supper at the Raymond House, Little
York, last Friday evening. They started from Preble at half past 6 P. M. in two
large sleighs, accompanied by Miss Garrity, the teacher in the other
department, and horse flesh was not spared in making good time, and two happier
loads of humanity never perhaps traveled the same road before. Mr. Ellsworth
showed no partiality, for he ran from sleigh to sleigh going down. At about 9
o'clock they all sat down and did justice to themselves and the very enticing
supper prepared by Mr. Raymond, and everything went "merry as a marriage
bell." Miss Wright played upon the organ from time to time,
and happiness and good cheer was the password of the evening.
But
history will repeat itself. There was one unfortunate. He was pounced upon,
dragged before the laughing crowd, charged with "…" I dare not state
it. Judge Wright sat upon a chair on top of the table, a jury was impaneled, he
was put upon trial, speeches were made by able counsel, evidence produced, and
after a long struggle it all ended, finding the prisoner the happiest of the
crowd. I will mention last, but not least, the appropriate after-dinner speech
of Mr. Ellsworth to his young friends. About 1 A. M. they started for home, as
noisy as such a gathering can be. It is useless to say anything about the snow bank,
but
Our gallant
ladies and gentlemen
Are quite disgusted with our new Jan.
They stay at home and fret and pout,—
The snow is so deep they can't get out.
Keep
quiet! You will soon hear something drop and the exclamation will follow that "it
is all bosh!"
Our
popular depot agent, W. W. Wright, is going to occupy the Tully farm the coming
spring, as I am informed.
Frank
Daily, one of our town judges, has been dangerously sick, and is now slowly
recovering.
Town
politics begins to foment the public mind, and one of the questions of interest
is the license question, as two, at least, of the Board, are to be elected this
spring. Last year the Preble Excise Board was reduced by resignation to one
member, and was allowed to remain so, the remaining member performing the
business of the Board. There were two new applicants for license in this town
last year, one from the extreme northern part of the town, who was desirous of
attending to the wants of those who patronized the new park in the town of
Tully (as the land owners there would not allow a saloon in the park) and one
from the extreme southern part of the town, who wanted the trade of the Little
York lakes and to help out the thirsty Homer chaps. Probably the same men will
apply for license this year; and men who feel compelled to resign rather than pass
upon such application should not accept nominations tor that office.
LITTLE YORK.
Two years
ago Mr. S. J. Ellsworth, of Cortland, obtained the free scholarship of this
county for Cornell. To strengthen his means he has taught the Preble school a term
the past two winters. Miss J. F. Garrity, of Cortland, is teaching the junior division
this winter and from this during the year the whole school [sic]. To give his scholars
a lasting and pleasing remembrance, he, last Friday evening, brought them to the
Raymond House and gave them one of Mrs. Raymond's "square meals."
After which he, in a few well chosen remarks, gave them in charge of Miss
Garrity, who as felicitously accepted.
He then
read them a rhythmic prophesy in which after twenty years he visits the city of
Preble and enquiring after the following whose names appear on the register of
the Raymond House for Jan. 23, '91—ThePreb'e Academy: Misses Lena Wright, Bertha DuBois, Elda Briggs, Mertie Ackles, Grace
Rowland, Lottie Masters, Daisy Wilbur, Ida Spore, Jennie Manchester, Lena Van
Hoesen, and Masters Harley Ackles, George Wright, Charles Wright, Wellie
Wright, Lewis Gray, Addison Rice, Edwin Masters, Harvey Masters, Edward Wiard,
Orson Allen, John Fox, William Steel, Willie Haynes.
After
these literary exercises the dining room was cleared and games indulged in
until the last minute of the day was passed, when with the clatter of horns
they passed from suburbs of Little York wishing the teacher the happy
termination of collegiate course and a prosperous future.
This is
the sixth party who have occupied the Raymond House since the beginning of the
holiday season. There is no smell of a bar room and the refreshments first-class
if ordered in advance. The dining room is large enough for dancing and his barn
ample for teams. Little York should be as popular for sleigh ride parties as it
is in summer for picnic occasions.
ULI
SLICK. [local correspondent--CC editor.]
Raymond House link: http://jeffpaine.blogspot.com/2013/11/raymonds-little-york-resort-and-circus.html
FRANK'S CORNERS.
Mrs.
Henry Homer is failing.
Fred
Verreau has rented the Charles Stout place.
Geo,
Munson closed his school in this place last Friday.
Madame
Rumor says that Bouton Glazier is going to Owego to assist in the insane asylum.
If you
have not read Gov. Hill's message be sure and read it. The Governor writes with
his usual clearness and presents his attitude on the leading questions now
before the legislature.
The
social at the residence of Riley Hammond, last Wednesday evening, was a most
pleasant affair, your correspondent was never better entertained, and the
hospitality extended to the guests was commendable.
UNCLE
DICK.
TRUXTON.
Very
pleasant weather.
Mrs. Mary
Stone has bought and moved into the McDonald house.
Gus Bliss
and wife of New York, are visiting at Mrs. George Bliss's.
William
Maxim has taken possession of the house lately bought by him of Mary Whalen.
The
social held at J. O. Wicks' last Friday was a very pleasant one and realized the
sum of $6.50.
John
Robbins of Cortland was in town Friday, looking after the affairs of his farm.
We hear he has purchased 300 sheep in Canada to stock it with.
The
"Deestrick Skule" was a grand success. The M. E. Church was packed by
an intelligent and appreciative audience. The costumes were stunning albeit
a little dilapidated now and then, and there was to be seen that
perverse spirit that always did and always will, run counter to
the master's will. The M. E. Society realized a little over $40 by the
venture.
VIRGIL.
Born to
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Seamans, Jan. 24th, a son.
Mrs. W.
H. Hall was at Cortland the past week, helping care for her aunt, Miss Freer,
who is very sick.
Mr.
Harvey Yager, of Cortland, was in town Sunday calling on his best girl. Madam Rumor
says wedding bells will ring on Temperance street in the near future.
Mr. and
Mrs. Ed. Crain, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hall and Mrs. Jennie Peer attended the fifth
anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burt at Higginsville, Wednesday. They report
a very pleasant time.
Mrs. W.
A. Holton entertained her Sunday-school class, which numbered 25, at her
pleasant home Friday evening. The time was spent in social enjoyment after which
toothsome refreshments were handsomely served and all went home firmly impressed
with the idea that Mr. and Mrs. Holton had entertained most handsomely.
TOPSY.
ITEM.
The suit
instituted on the part of Crawford McIntosh, son of Archibald McIntosh, of the
town of Locke, against Dr. Mead, of the same town, for malpractice in the treatment
of a broken hip, some years since, and which has excited so much interest in that
place, has been privately settled by the parties—the defendant paying, it is
claimed, $6,000.—Moravia Register.
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