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| William H. Clark |
A Narrow Escape.
The Democratic party has had many a defeat in
the last twenty-five years. In fact defeat has been the rule, and the rule,
nationally speaking, has been without an exception. But it never had such a
narrow escape from the charge of felony as last week, when it came near going
to prison in a body.
Times
were getting dull in Cortland. We hadn't had a scandal in a month, and it had been
nearly three months since the genius who presides over the Cortland Standard
had pitched into anybody. Even the Standard block was being deserted for
dullness, when the "gentleman from the peppermint district" conceived
the brilliant idea of indicting the Democratic party!
So
last week, with a copy of his paper in his hand, he proceeded to the grand jury
room, where he had a few of his pals on the grand jury, and proceeded to
cleanse the Augean stables. He told what he knew about the Democratic party,
and probably some things he didn't know, and when he got through the Democratic
party stood where every thing Clark has opposed in this town has always been
left by him—away ahead.
Clark got just four out of a full grand jury
to vote against laying the whole matter, including himself, upon the table! What
next!
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| Taylor Hall Block |
Town meeting
next Tuesday.
The
Normal opened on Wednesday with very encouraging prospects.
Open
winter weather has prevailed so far this month. Much rain has fallen and the
streams are very high.
Rev.
Mr. Annable preached an interesting discourse on temperance last Sunday evening
at the M. E. church.
The firm
of C. F. Baldwin & Co, has been dissolved, Mr. Harlow B. Jones retiring.
Mr. Baldwin will hereafter conduct the business.
Mr.
Dobbins, of Homer, has begun the cellar for a house on Arthur street, and Mrs. A.
Huested has let the contract for a house on the same street.
Mr.
Henry Dillon is to receive a benefit in the way of an entertainment at Taylor
Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 20. A number of local actors, vocalists and musicians
will take part.
[Taylor Hall was built in 1865 and dedicated in 1866. It was destroyed by fire in 1960. It was located on the west side of Main Street between Orchard Street and West Court Street--CC editor.]
[Taylor Hall was built in 1865 and dedicated in 1866. It was destroyed by fire in 1960. It was located on the west side of Main Street between Orchard Street and West Court Street--CC editor.]
Jay &
Smith began business as dealers in boots and shoes in the Standard building
last spring. Last week their goods were boxed up and sent out of town. Cause—too
heavy rent and other expenses and too light trade.
Mr. Robert
Beard was married on the 6th inst. to Miss Carrie Peck, daughter of Mr. Lyman
Peck. We take pleasure in extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Beard, and sincere wishes for their health and prosperity.
A
temperance meeting will be held in Taylor Hall next Monday evening, which will
be addressed by Rev. Thomas J. Bissell, of Brockport, N. Y„ who has the reputation
of being a fine speaker. The Groton Glee Club will be present.
On Wednesday
evening, Feb. 20, the Young People's Association of the Methodist Church will
hold its regular meeting at the residence of Dr. J. H. Hoose, No. 34 Railroad street. A fine programme has
been prepared, and a very enjoyable time is expected.
A fox-chase
at McGrawville on Saturday will afford sportsmen some excitement. The entrance
fee is $1.00, entries to be
made at Gardner's hotel before 12:30 on that day. The purse is $12, divided as
follows: $6 to first, $3 to second, $2 to third, $1 to fourth. Dogs to start at
1 o'clock sharp. Shake purse afterward.
The
Normal school at Cortland was never in a more prosperous condition than during
the last term. The attendance was unusually large. The spring term begins on
Wednesday next with every prospect of success. Dr. J. H. Hoose, the principal,
is too busily engaged in his many cares for the welfare of the school to stop
and kick every cur that barks at his heels.—Cor. Elmira Telegram. That's
a square hit and a clean knock-down; and we wonder how editor Clark feels now.
"Mclntyre
Squad, Jr.," of Homer, will on Saturday evening of this week appear in Keator
Opera House, Homer, in connection with an entertainment by the Choral Union,
comprising solos, duets, choruses, etc., and the laughable little opera,
"King Alfred." Messrs. Parsons and Williams will appear in character
songs." Squad, Jr. will be arrayed in new suits and as comical as ever in
their comicalities. Fun and enjoyment will be the order of the evening. Admission,
25 cents.
A
case which has excited considerable interest in. town was that of the suit of Mrs.
Almenia Butler against the [village] trustees on account of injuries received
by falling in a hole in the sidewalk fronting the premises then owned by Mr. A.
J. Stout, now occupied by the Wells block, on Clinton avenue. The case is
reported in our court proceedings. The Judge in his charge said that the
trustees of the village had full control of the sidewalks, and they were liable
for damages sustained by a person by reason of defects in or obstructions on a
sidewalk. In this case the trustees cannot recover of the owner of the
premises, as Mr. Wells came into possession some time after the accident
happened, and therefore is not liable. We opine that hereafter people will have
less reason to complain of defective sidewalks.
A company
to furnish Cortland with water has been organized in this village with a
capital of $100,000, of which Joseph E. Eggleston, Esq., is president, Charles
W. Parker vice-president, E. Keator treasurer, and J. S. Bull secretary. The
plan is to pump water from Otter creek to a reservoir to be constructed on
court-house hill, from which pipes will conduct the water to houses, etc. The
contract for building the water-works has been let to Hinds, Moffatt & Co.,
of Watertown, N, Y., on condition that the Cortland Water-Works Company can
make arrangements with the corporation for water for fire purposes. The
benefits to be derived from this project are numerous and apparent to all. It
will increase the value of property, reduce fire insurance, insure health and
property, and in short be really invaluable in all respects. We trust that it
will be pushed to a speedy conclusion.
[The February 15 issue of The Cortland News did not contain an entry about Cortland's Wagon Company fire, which was discovered at 11 P. M., Thursday, Feb. 14, 1884. The News reported the fire on Friday, February 22, 1884----CC editor.]
[The February 15 issue of The Cortland News did not contain an entry about Cortland's Wagon Company fire, which was discovered at 11 P. M., Thursday, Feb. 14, 1884. The News reported the fire on Friday, February 22, 1884----CC editor.]
Election of Officers.
Chicago, N. Y., Feb. 12,
1884.
At
the regular meeting of Elm Tree Lodge No. 596, International Order of Good
Templars, held Feb. 5, the following officers were installed:
L. D.—L. L. Gillett.
W. C. T.—C. E. Baldwin.
W. V. T.—Carrie Harmon.
W. Secretary—M. W. Baldwin.
W. Treasurer—N. J. Munson.
W. T. S.—J. G. Nye.
W. Chaplain—Sarah Davis.
W. M.—Mina Allen.
W. D. M.—Clark Franklin.
W. I. G.—Clara Davis.
W. O. G.—Clinton Lamont.
R. H. S.—Mrs. C. H. Phillips.
L. H. S.—Alice Niles.
P. W. C. T.—Charles Ellsworth.
M. W. BALDWIN, Sec.
[Chicago was a hamlet west of South Cortland--CC editor.]
[Chicago was a hamlet west of South Cortland--CC editor.]
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