The Cortland Democrat, Friday, January
3, 1890.
Death of Almon T. Ney.
Few men
were better known in this county than Almon T. Ney, who died at his home in Homer
village last Monday after an illness of several months duration. For the past
twenty years he had been actively engaged in buying butter and cheese from the
farmers in this and adjoining counties. He had made many warm friends by his
honesty in all business transactions and his genial disposition. Socially, he
was a very interesting companion. Although he was an active and a stirring Democrat
he had never held office until something over a year ago when he was appointed
Deputy State Dairy Commissioner, a position which he filled to the entire
satisfaction of his superior in office as well as the general public.
He was
fifty-two years of age and leaves a widow and four children. The funeral
services were held from his late home on Thursday afternoon.
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| S. S. Knox |
On
Tuesday last ex-Judge S. S. Knox vacated the Surrogate's office in this place, and
County Judge Joseph E. Eggleston took possession of the same the following day.
Judge Knox retires from the office of County Judge and Surrogate, conscious of
having done his duty faithfully, and for the best interests of the people. It
is not too much to say, that he has made the best surrogate the county ever
had. He has been prompt in the discharge of his duties, and that those duties
have been performed to the satisfaction of all suitors, goes without saying.
The very large Republican vote he received at the last election .shows pretty
conclusively that he had discharged every obligation in a highly satisfactory manner.
The Judge has taken possession of his old office over the National Bank of Cortland,
and will undoubtedly resume the practice of law.
Judge
Eggleston will undoubtedly do his best to serve the people well, and we doubt
not he will make a good official. We sincerely hope he will make as good a record
as his predecessor has made, and if he does this, he certainly ought to be
satisfied. The people of this county will not require more of him.
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| Lawrence Fitzgerald |
State Treasurer
Fitzgerald retires from office to-day to make way for his successor, the Hon.
Elliott Danforth, and last evening, at the Windsor, gave a dinner to the State
officers and a few of his friends. The dinner was entirely informal. An
elaborate menu was served and the table was attractively decorated with rare
flowers. Mr. Fitzgerald sat at the head of his table and Gov. Hill occupied the
place of honor. The other guests present were Lieut. Gov. Edward F. Jones;
Secretary of State, Frederick Cook; Comptroller, Edward Wemple;
Attorney-General Tabor; State Engineer John Bogart; O. U. Kellogg, Hugh Duffy,
the Hon. Frank Rice, Secretary of State-elect; Mayor Edward A. Maker, State
Treasurer-elect Elliott Danforth; Dr. J . M. Milne, Maj. Gen. J. O. Woodward,
F. C. Straat. A number of impromptu speeches were made.—Albany Argus,
Dec. 31.
Post Grover
No. 98, G. A. R.
At the
annual meeting of Post Grover No. 98, G. A. R., held in their rooms on Wednesday evening, January 1, 1890, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Commander—N.
G. Harmon.
Senior
Vice-Commander—C. W. Wiles.
Junior
Vice-Commander—G. S. Hunt.
Adjutant—Mark
Brownell.
Surgeon—Dr.
A. J. White.
Chaplain—E.
M. Seacord.
Quartermaster—M.
E. Corwin.
Officer
of the Day—B. R. Carpenter.
Officer
of the Guard—D. Kratzer.
Sergeant
Major—H. M. Kellogg.
Quartermaster
Sergeant—S. Knickerbocker.
Delegate—A.
Sager.
Alternate—Mark
Brownell.
A Heavy Blow.
SYRACUSE,
N. Y., Dec. 26, 1889. —A cyclone from the southwest swept across Onondaga lake
about 10 o'clock this forenoon, prostrating many structures. It caught up a
great volume of water, carrying it wildly before it. In the course of its
cyclonic force it struck the horse barn of the People's Street railway company,
carrying away the cornice and roof of the building and overthrowing the front
walls. The mass of brick and timber was hurled into the building , doing much
damage.
Charles
A. Nichols, assistant superintendent, age about 40, was sitting near the door
reading a newspaper. The mass of debris fell upon him, killing him instantly.
Giles Wood, an employee who was talking with Nichols, had his collarbone broken
and he was otherwise hurt. His condition is not dangerous. Joseph Forkheimer
was cleaning a horse which was killed and Forkheimer was dangerously injured. He
was hurt internally and his head bruised. Several other employees were slightly
injured. Damage to building several thousand dollars.
Wedding Bells.
Last week
on Christmas eve, a stranger within the gates of Cortland observed that the
children of expectation stood on tiptoe looking not alone for Santa Claus, but
listening with bated breath for marriage bells. On the evening of the 26th of
December expectations [of] children reinforced by the fraternity of laudable
curiosity, assembled in gala attire, within the hemlock-wreathed and holly
decked walls of Grace church, to witness the marriage of Mr. Arthur L. Chaplin
of Pittsburg, Kansas, and Miss Mary Bauder of this town. The beauty of the
chancel was greatly enhanced by the rood screen composed of evergreens and
holly berries surmounted by crosses and illuminated by tapers whose light brought
out in full relief the ecclesiastical symbols above the reredos.
During
the brief interval of waiting, Mr. F. W. Miller, the accomplished organist, played
appropriate music. Precisely at seven o'clock the "Acme Glee Club"
began to sing the "Bridal Chorus" from Wagner's "Lohengrin,'' arranged
especially by Mr. Miller, and "Hail Happy Day" and to the musical accompaniment
the bridal party marched to their respective places, led by the ushers Messrs.
F. O. Howard, Arthur L. Stillson, Frank E. Brogden, and Maurice Saunders of Cortland,
James H. Starin of Homer and Mr. Frederick W. Kohler of Utica, N. Y. Following
the ushers came the bridesmaids, Misses Gertrude Ingham, Emma Mumford, Lena
Fitzgerald and Minnie Mager, then the maid of honor Miss Anabel Bauder, (sister
of the bride), lastly the bride on the arm of her father, Mr. Delos Bauder
[proprietor of the Cortland House—CC editor].
At the
altar rail awaiting them stood Rev. John Arthur, the bridegroom Mr. Chaplin and
Mr. Edward Keator who acted as best man. The ushers passed into the chancel;
the brides maids separated and stood below the steps, allowing the bride to
pass. Then the maids ascended the chancel steps and the marriage ceremony began,
in accordance with the impressive ritual of the Episcopal church.
The
bride's gown was of white silk faille, en trame, cut low at the neck, with
elbow sleeves and elaborately trimmed with lace and orange blossoms. The veil was
as of tulle and she carried an ivory bound prayer book. The maid of honor, Miss
Bauder, was radiant, a vision of loveliness in her dress of pearl silk and
white and gilt brocade. The brides maids were equally charming in costumes of
white silk tulle cut V shaped at the neck. They wore short white tulle veils.
Each lady carried a circular fan composed of smilax and white carnations tied
with white satin ribbons. The bridegroom and ushers were attired in the
conventional evening dress for gentlemen. Each man wore a half opened rose on
his coat lapel.
Immediately
after the wedding ceremony the bridal party left the church, followed by the
exultant strains of Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" and at once
repaired to the Cortland House where the guests were received by the newly
wedded pair, Mr. and Mrs. Chaplin, Mr. and Mrs. Bauder, Miss Bauder, (maid of
honor) and the lovely brides maids. The reception room had been festooned with
garlands of hemlock and beneath this canopy hallowed by the spirit of Christmas
and sacred associations the bright faced bride rich in the love of friends
received congratulations which were heartfelt. Refreshments were served in the
handsomely decorated dining room. There, too, the mark of loving hands was
seen, garlanded pillars and smilax trimmed chandeliers.
After
supper Fischer's orchestra played the Bridal Quadrille which was danced by the
bridal party. During the evening the bride tossed her bouquet of lilies of the
valley which was caught by her cousin, Miss Gertrude Ingham. The Cortland House
presented a brilliant scene, so elegant were the toilets of the guests, and so
evident the enjoyment of all who came to greet the fair young bride.
Mrs.
Chaplin is deservedly popular in Cortland, where she is loved by all, old and
young. Her winning cordiality of manner, and bright personality leave a
pleasant impression wherever she goes, and to her western home she not only
carries good wishes but very valuable and beautiful tokens of esteem and affection.
Few brides have the good fortune to receive such elegant and costly wedding
gifts. But the general verdict is that she deserves them.
Mr.
Chaplin is the popular cashier of the M'fg's Bank of Pittsburg, Kan. He has
always been regarded as a bright business man and his career in the West is
likely to sustain that reputation. His charming home recently completed is now ready
for occupancy. Mr. and Mrs. Chaplin left for New York on the 11 o'clock train.
They expect to reach Pittsburg, Kan., about the 2nd day of January.
Among the
guests from out of town were Mr. Dan. J. Sperry, Mrs. W. F. Burdick, Miss May
Burdick and James Burdick, Mrs. C. F. Porter and Mr. C. F. Lighton, of
Syracuse; Mr. Norman Bauder of Gloversville; Mr. J. H. McConathy of Baltimore,
Md., Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Chaplin, of Messengerville; Mr. and Mrs. C. Burgess,
Mrs. C. C. Johnson of Marathon; Mr. H. S. Bliss, daughter and mother, of
Truxton; Miss Mary V. Keene, of Buffalo and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. L. Brooks of
Marathon.
K. [pen
name]
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