Thursday, April 3, 2014

Aaron Burr Transfers Virgil Property to Elizabeth Edward



The Cortland News, Friday, February 9, 1883.
CORTLAND AND VICINITY.
   After the 23d of this month the First National Bank of Cortland will pay 3 per cent on all certificates of deposit if left three months. See notice.
   The Sealer of Weights and Measures has lately interviewed the business men of Cortland, but he failed to discover any over weights or measures.
   Mr. Marsena Morgan, who resides on the cross road a short distance north of the Fair Grounds, on Tuesday morning fell and broke his hip. He is ninety-three years of age.
   About the first of March next, Mr. I. Miller, of New York, will take possession of the corner store in the new addition to the Cortland House, which he will stock with gents' ready-made clothing, furnishing goods, hats, caps, etc.
   A list of new books for the village library has been ordered, and the books will be ready for the public by next week. The list embraces the latest publications in science, natural history, art and fiction. The boys have not been forgotten in this order.
   Justice Sands has resigned from the office in order to devote the entire time to the practice of his profession. This necessitates the election of a justice at the next town meeting. Mr. Sands has made one of the best officers the county ever had, and we are sorry to see him retire.
   Rev. Geo. W. Pepper, of Ohio, an eloquent and interesting speaker, will lecture at Taylor Hall on Thursday and Friday, March 1 and 2. On the first evening his subject will be, “Sherman's March to the Sea," and on the second evening, "America and Americans." Admission, 35 cents; reserved seats, 50 cents.
   On the east side of the road to Homer, nearly opposite to the Cortland County Fair Grounds, on what was the Timothy Rose farm, Mr. E. D. Crosley and his two sons, of Scott, have purchased three or four acres of land, and have already begun the erection of two houses. Rumor has it that a shirt and overall manufactory is to follow soon on the same ground, and we are inclined to the belief that rumor will prove correct.
   Rain fell almost unceasingly from Friday night until near Sunday morning, flooding the gutters and sidewalks, and flooring many pedestrians. The creeks and rivers have overflowed, and in many places ice-jams have formed, obstructing the channel and covering the flat lands with water. A change to cooler temperature on Sunday and moderate weather since has allowed the surplus water to flow off without doing any serious damage in this vicinity so far as we have heard.
   Every one who makes maple sugar should read the advertisement in regard to the Excelsior Sap Bucket Cover, and then call at H. M. Kellogg's hardware store and examine the cover itself. It is just what the advertisement claims it to be—simple, easily attached, saves expense, is cheap and durable, and keeps all impurities out of the sap. In fact, it is just what has always been wanted by our sugar makers, and will pay for itself a thousand times. Go and see it before you begin operations in the sap-bush.
   Mr. F. M. Santee has become associated with Mr. C. I. Page in the photograph business. Page & Santee is the name of the new firm.
   Mr. Ed L. Adams, of the Marathon Independent, has changed the form of his paper to eight pages, put on a new head, and otherwise improved its appearance.
   If the capitalist who intends to build the opera house will complete it by the first of June, Mr. Mahan's musical convention will test its capacity. Indeed, a four days' convention with a couple of grand concerts would be a very appropriate dedication.
   The Cortland correspondent of the Syracuse Standard says there is a deed recorded in the Clerk's office given by Aaron Burr, vice-President of the United States, to Elizabeth Edward, of Andover. Mass., dated April 21, 1826, which conveys 640 acres of land in Virgil.
   Mr. H. Dewitt Call, formerly with Warren & Tanner, has bought the interest of Mr. Seymour, of the firm of Seymour & Nelson, dealers in carriage hardware, blacksmiths' supplies, etc., in the Squires block, and the firm will hereafter be known as Nelson & Call. These young men are worthy, popular and enterprising, and their success is the same as assured.
   Geo. P. Cushman, of Plymouth, and C. H. Stanton, of Norwich, were in town Thursday, to confer with our citizens relative to the proposed action to compel the Ontario & Western Railroad Company to re-open the Auburn branch. A meeting was called at the Tabor House, which was presided over by L. B. Kern. Esq. It is proposed to raise $2,000 to defray any expenses that may be incurred in prosecuting an action against the railroad company. DeRuyter's apportionment of this sum is $370, which the meeting was in favor of raising. B. F. Merchant was appointed to represent the town, and B. S. Bryant the village, in the matter.—DeRuyter Gleaner.
   A meeting of representative towns was held at Oxford on Tuesday last, to deliberate upon the proposed construction of a narrow gauge railroad, connecting the N. Y., E. & W. at Deposit with Syracuse. The proposed line passes through the towns of Sanford, Afton, Coventry, Oxford, Preston, Pharsalia, Otselic, Lincklaen, DeRuyter, Fabius, Pompey, Manlius, and DeWitt. The distance is about ninety miles, and the estimation of cost is about $10,000 per mile. The road is to be built by stock subscriptions, and it appears that capitalists of various towns are quite enthusiastic over the project. The proposed line is said to be an easy one for construction, and with but few heavy grades.—DeRuyter Gleaner.
   Mr. E. D. Chase has shown us some artistic and well executed India ink sketches, done by himself, of the Normal building, chapel and other rooms of the building.
   Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1883, was the sixteenth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Myers, and it was not forgotten, it seems, for a number of their friends and relatives put in an unlooked for appearance at their home on that day, and after hearty greetings had been exchanged, and Mr. and Mrs. M. had somewhat recovered composure, Mr. M. R. Wood called their attention to a beautiful set of China, with which a table had suddenly become laden, which he presented to them, referring in his usual happy manner to the years of the past which to all had been so full of pleasant memories. Now, Mr. Myers can generally be found at the front—a habit he formed during the war, but this time he was taken aback, though he finally managed to assure them that this act, so expressive of love and affection, was truly appreciated and could serve only to bind yet more closely hearts which had always beat only in unison. A table bountifully supplied with tempting victuals next received gratifying attention, followed by a season of social converse, when the company dispersed with many expressions of satisfaction at the good time they had enjoyed.
 
Cortland County Court and Court of Sessions.
   The February term of this court began on Monday, A. P. Smith, County Judge, presiding; Seth Hobart and Leroy Scriven, Associate Justices. The following business has been transacted:
   In the matter of John Hatch, a lunatic. Motion to confirm the finding of the jury in lunacy and appointment of a committee granted, the committee to be hereafter named. H. L. Bronson for petitioner; G. B. Jones for lunatic.
   The People vs. David Finn and Edward Buckley. Indictment for burglary. Put over the term on $750 bail.
   Wm. N. Brockway vs. Chas. Dodge. Action upon a promissory note. After hearing evidence on both sides, the court, on plaintiff's motion, directed a verdict for the plaintiff for $226.13. O. Porter for plaintiff; F. M. Benjamin and W. J. Mantanye for defendant.
   The People vs. Daniel W. Ehresman and Louis Silverman. Indictment for keeping a gambling house. Put over the term on bail. I. H. Palmer for People; J. Courtney, Jr., for defendants.
   The People vs. James H. Fox. Two indictments for attempt at arson. Motion by defendant to compel district attorney to elect on which indictment he will proceed, argued and decided in favor of motion. The case was put over the term on account of sickness of defendant's wife, a material witness. I. H. Palmer for People; A. A. White for defendant.
   The People vs. James Belcher. Indictment for assault with intent to ravish a little girl near Brayton's mills in July last. The jury found him guilty and the Judge sentenced him to the Elmira Reformatory. 1. H. Palmer for People; W. H. Warren for defendant.
   The People vs. Wm. McKinney. Application for an order to sell the property of defendant for the support of his family, whom he has abandoned, which the court granted. I. H. Palmer for People.
   The People vs. Millard F. Crandall. Indictment for stealing twenty or more bushels of potatoes buried in a field. Nineteen witnesses were sworn. The jury found the defendant not guilty and he was discharged. I. H. Palmer for People; J. Courtney, Jr., for defendant.
   In the case of Ira Giggie, indicted for attempt at arson, same motion and order as in Fox's case.
   The People vs. Mary Maxson. Indictment for obtaining property of C. H. Gaylord, Cortland, by false pretenses. On trial. I. H. Palmer for People; E. D. Crosley and J. Courtney, Jr., for defendant.



 

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