The Cortland News, Friday, August 15, 1884.
CORTLAND AND VICINITY.
Village schools commence on Monday, Sept. 1, Pomeroy street school course,
in addition to reading, spelling, arithmetic, geography and grammar, will include
drawing, botany, physiology, history and also oral instruction in national and
state government, philosophy, chemistry, etc. Scholars passing the examinations
will be fully prepared to enter the regular Normal course.
The
Second National Bank having bought the Crandall residence will at once begin
the erection of a three-story brick building— the first floor to be arranged
for banking rooms and one store.
The
Crandall house has been purchased by Mr. B. F. Taylor, who will move it to one
of his lots on Owego street and make it into a double house for renting.
Facts
and figures in regard to lighting the village streets and business places with
electricity are being obtained by Mr. W. D. Tisdale, and as many of our merchants
have agreed to adopt the light proposed, we shall in all probability in due time
see the beautiful electric light illuminating our now poorly lighted streets.
Mr.
I. W. Brown has completed the census of the school children of the corporation,
and finds that 1,798 is the number. This is an increase of over 150 since the
census of December last, or more in that time than during the entire year of
1883. And as families are constantly coming into Cortland 1,800 is the number
probably at this date.
As
Messrs. Franklin Warner and Edward Bates were driving along the highway near
the railroad in Homer last Monday evening the horse became frightened by the
sudden blowing off of steam from a locomotive and jumped suddenly to one side
and then ran. Both of the gentlemen were thrown out, Mr. Bates
against the fence, and Mr. Warner between the horse and wagon. Both were badly
bruised, the buggy was smashed and the horse unhurt. Pain and lameness will
accompany our townsmen for several days, and they have reason to be thankful
their injuries are no worse.
Corporation Proceedings.
At a
regular meeting of the board of trustees of the village of Cortland, held Aug.
4, 1884, at 7 o'clock P. M.:
The
minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
An
application of Price & Co. to move a building up Main street and across the
track of the Horse Railroad Co. was referred to the president.
The
following bills were allowed and ordered paid: [routine bills and some
resolutions omitted by CC editor.]
Resolutions were passed directing the laying of new sidewalks on
Prospect, Pomeroy, Adams streets and Groton avenue.
On an
application in behalf of the Cortland Horse Railroad Co., for the purchase of
gravel to grade their roadbed outside of the corporation limits, and for the
privilege of taking gravel from the gravel bank belonging to the village, for
the purpose of grading their roadbed inside the village, pursuant to a contract
to be hereafter executed by the president in behalf of the village, it was referred
to Mr. Stoppard to arrange the necessary details concerning the same.
An
additional driven well for fire purposes was directed to be constructed on Railway avenue, between Clinton avenue and
Grant street, to be located under the direction of the board.
A resolution
was passed appointing Fred. Hatch counsel to defend in certiorari proceedings
recently instituted against the village board and assessor in the matter of the
assessment of E. D. Webb, as administrator of Enoch H. Doud, deceased.
On
motion, meeting adjourned.
FRED HATCH, Clerk.
The
Cortland News, Friday, August 22, 1884.
CORTLAND AND VICINITY.
Many of our citizens saw
a brilliant meteor Tuesday night, about 9:30. Its appearance was preceded by a
flash which the observers thought was lightning, but the beautiful display
which immediately followed dispelled the illusion. It flashed through the heavens
from the zenith to the southwest, leaving behind a white streak. About half way
from zenith to horizon this streak remained visible fully a minute, then began
to wave and disappeared.
The
carnival at the Cortland roller rink Tuesday evening was a decidedly pretty affair,
and was witnessed by about 500 people. Miss Effie Dunbar received the prize of
a satin fan for the finest lady's costume, and Miss Clara Smith the gold pen
and holder for the most original costume. Mr. Burt Peck was given the opera
glass for the finest gentleman's costume, and Mr. Charles Spencer the gold pen
and holder for the most original .costume. The grand march was very attractive,
and dancing was kept up until midnight.
The
Second National Bank will begin work on the foundation of their new building as soon as the old house is removed, and
intend to have it enclosed before winter opens.
Workmen are engaged this week on the fourth story and roof of the
Cortland House.
Nearly all of the Italians were discharged by the water-works contractor
last week and about a score of them have returned to Italy. The remainder are
looking for other jobs in this country.
At
the skating rink last evening Dr. Luther T. White, dentist, who was beginning
to learn how to use the treacherous rollers, had the misfortune to fall and
break his left leg about four inches above the ankle joint. The main bone was
broken and the smaller one fractured. He was quickly taken to his home and the
leg set by Dr. Jewett, and now only time is necessary to bring the doctor upon
his feet but not upon the
rollers.
The
weather of the past week has been warmer than this section is apt to experience.
The mercury has ranged among the nineties the most of the daytime, and on Tuesday
afternoon it marked 98 degrees in the shade on Main street, and on Wednesday it reached 102 degrees. At various places in
the village the mercury was at 95 degrees at 4 o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesday. A fine
rain fell yesterday evening, affording the needed relief from discomfort and
drouth.
Attorney-General O'Brien has delivered an opinion which holds that local
health boards have the power to suppress nuisances without any action by common
councils or other authorities. They can also oblige all persons who refuse to
remove or abate a nuisance to pay all expenses. The public generally are not
aware of the peculiar powers conferred by legislative acts upon boards of
health. They are really independent bodies, vested with absolute authority, in
all matters pertaining to the public health. Therefore it is well for our
citizens to understand that when an order is made it must be complied with.
See
advertisement of Garrison & Young. This firm will have the finest grocery
store in town, and no finer stock of goods can be found anywhere than the one
they will put in.
Wait for the Wagon.
And
all take a good look at our young man, who will be around in a few days to
solicit your orders for pure groceries, wholesome provisions, delicious
confectionery, healthy vegetables, fragrant fruit, coffee and tea, which will
please the most fastidious epicurean. Flour which will bring happiness to the
most disconsolate household. Oat meal, coarse hominy, crushed oats, cracked wheat
and pearl barley, all of which gives joy to the dyspeptic.
No
old, stale canned fruits, meats or vegetables with many years' growth of cobwebs
clinging around the dusty tin; but clean, new, delicious fruits, vegetables and
meats put up in clean glass jars.
Great
care will be taken in the delivery of goods as many times fruits, vegetables
and groceries are damaged by careless handling and exposure to the weather. Our
wagons are so arranged with tops, which protect the goods at all seasons of the
year from the weather, and if any parcel becomes damaged in handling it will be
cheerfully replaced. Orders will be taken as early in the day as possible
so that housekeepers may not be annoyed waiting for viands to complete the bill
of fare for dinner. We shall give particular attention to the village trade,
and solicit the return of all our old customers and as many new ones as we can
obtain.
Groceries
and provisions are cheap. As we have had a long vacation we think some lost
time can be made up by selling good goods at moderate profits. While we never
advertise to sell at less than cost, we do not hesitate to assert that we have
at the present time a decided advantage over our friendly competitors, by
purchasing our entire stock for spot cash, from first hands, during the lowest
market in the history of this country, which will enable us to offer many inducements
to those wishing to save doctor bills by using pure food.
Although
the country is agitated by political factions, we, as a people, are healthful
and prosperous. Never in the memory of the oldest inhabitant have improvements
been greater than during the past six months, notwithstanding the great
destruction of property by fire. Beautiful buildings, handsome stores and
dwelling houses are rapidly springing up around us. With pure water to drink
and wholesome food to eat, we see no reason for complaint from the people of
Cortland; therefore, we bid you welcome to the opening of our new store erected
over the ashes of our old headquarters.
The
opening day will be announced as soon as the exact date can be determined.
GARRISON & YOUNG,
33 Garrison Block, Cortland. [17-19 Main Street]
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