THE SOLON "SCORPION"

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, January 30, 1891.

HERE AND THERE.

   In our regular advertising columns may be found an advertisement offering some valuable war relics and farm property for sale.

    S. B. Pierce exhibited to us on Monday a literary curiosity in the form of a paper published at Solon in 1852, called the "Scorpion." It was edited by H. J. M. Stone, now of Bridgeport, Conn., and was printed with a pen, entirely by R. R. Maybury, now of this village. The paper was about 14x20, and its entire contents were drawn with a pen by Mr. Maybury, in letters about the size of these. It was a labor calling for patience and ingenuity, indeed, and was marvelously well done. Mr. Stone's editorials, too, were written with a vim and spice that showed the name of the paper to be well taken.—Marathon Independent.

   Mr. D. E. Morris has been appointed postmaster at Solon.

   The next meeting of the C. L. S. C. will be held at Mrs. M. A. Bell's, No. 7 Homer Ave., Monday evening, Feb. 2d. [Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle—CC editor.]

   Equal parts of pulverized alum, borax and sulphur, blown into the throat from a tube, is said to be a sure cure for diphtheria.

   The next meeting of the King's Daughters will be held with Mrs. F. O. Hyatt, 182 South Main street, Saturday, January 31st, at 3 P. M.

   Walter Angel has purchased the interest of his partner, H. E. Andrews, in the meat market on North Main street, and will conduct the business alone hereafter.

   The social given by Bright Degree Lodge, Daughters of Rebekah, in J. L. Lewis lodge rooms, last evening, was largely attended, and a very pleasant affair.

   Mr. A. B. Whitlock, of Syracuse, bought a fine four-year-old gelding of F. N. Harrington, last week. He also purchased a four-year-old of Mr. C. F. Wickwire to match him.

   Temple Quartette and Miss Hadley, reader, in Cortland Opera House this evening. Tickets on sale at D. F. Wallace & Co.'s store. Admission, 50 cents. Reserved seats, 75 cents.

   In the Congregational church, next Sunday evening, Rev. Edward Taylor, D. D., will deliver the last in his series of discourses upon the home. Subject, "A Plea for Step-mothers."

   The Fisher Manufacturing Company, of Homer, have elected the following directors for the ensuing year: Byron Maxson, Byron H. Bierce, Jas. Pickett, Samuel E. Saunders and M. McCarty.

   F. M. Johnston, the grocer on Tompkins street, offers to furnish brimstone to his customers in unlimited quantities and at astonishingly low prices. Read his advertisement in another column.

   Don't sprinkle salt on icy sidewalks. Dr. Cyrus Edison and Dr. Siebert, of New York, say the exhalation from the salt and decomposing filth predispose a person inhaling them to pneumonia and other diseases.

   The mothers' meeting (central) will be held at the residence of Mrs. N. J. Parsons, 88 Tompkins street, on Tuesday, February 3d, at 3 P. M. Subject, "What shall we do for our girls?" All ladies are cordially invited.

   The Catholic society of Marathon will hold a festival in Peck's Hall, on Friday evening, February 5th. Single tickets $1. Double tickets $1.50. Dickinson & Bernan's full orchestra, of Binghamton, furnishes the music.

   There will be preaching in the Universalist church next Sunday evening at the usual hour, by Rev. A. V. Hutchings. Sunday school at 12 M., and Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 o'clock P. M. All are cordially invited. Seats free.

   Prof. D. L. Bardwell will lead a union meeting of the several young people's societies at the Presbyterian church, at 5:30, next Sunday afternoon. Subject, "Our Marching Orders." John 9:7; Matt. 10:7 and 8; Mark 16:15; John 15:12; Luke 22:32.

   William E. Hunt has purchased and will have at his farm at Hunt's Corners, April 15th, the well-known standard-bred horse, "Swigert, Jr.," No. 2208. This animal is a half-brother to "Trotwood" and own brother to "Winnie Wick," and has attained a record of 2:28 1/4; and has made his mile in 2:24. This strain of horses is just now in excelled repute in this locality, and Mr. Hunt is to be congratulated on securing him.—Marathon Independent.

   A new $5 counterfeit bill is being circulated. It is of the new series of 1890, check letter D. It is signed W. S. Rosecrans as registrar, and J. N. Huston as treasurer. The portrait of Jackson and the back-ground of the same, the centre vignette and the counters have each a very light gray impression and should be black. The stipple work and engraving in all parts of the note are poor and plainly to be noted as imperfect. The paper lacks the tiny silk threads which genuine hank note paper always contain. A number of $2 silver certificates are also being circulated.

   Annual dance party of Vesta Lodge, No. 255, I. O. O. F., takes place this evening.

   Hon. J. J. Belden offers to furnish garden and flower seeds to all who address him at Washington, D. C.

   The funeral of Mrs. John Kinney was attended from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Hammil T. Coon, north of Homer village, on Saturday last. Burial was made in Cortland Rural cemetery.

   Mr. J. H. May who has purchased the Owego Valley Mouse at Harford Mills will give an opening party on Friday evening, February 13, 1891. Music by Happy Bill Daniels full orchestra. Full bill $1.50.

   The many Cortland people who annually visit Glen Haven summer resort and sanitarium, will be pleased to learn that the drive along the lake north from the hotel has been opened up by private citizens to a point where it will intersect the road which leads east from New Hope.

   James A. Root of Skaneateles will speak at the Farmers' Institute to be held in Cortland in March on "Fruit Culture." He will aim to speak of such fruits as can be raised in this county. Dr. H. O. Jewett of Cortland will speak on "The Rearing and Training of the Horse."—Standard.

  

Bitten by a Blue-Gummed Coon.

   CHARLESTOWN, S. C., Jan. 23.—Nimple Brown, a prosperous colored farmer of St. Mathews, Orangeburg county, died yesterday from the effects of a bite received while engaged in a fight with Tom Simmons, also colored. Simmons is known as a "blue-gum negro," and the bite of a "blue-gum" is nearly always fatal.

Death of Mrs. L. V. Smith.

   Last Friday Mr. and Mrs. Lewis V. Smith accompanied some relatives to the town of Moravia for the purpose of enjoying a week's visit. On Monday Mr. and Mrs. Smith went to Moravia village and were engaged in conversation around the family hearth of Mrs. Stevens, when Mrs. Smith suddenly fell from the chair in which she was sitting. Being raised by members of the circle, their feelings can be better imagined than described, when they discovered that life was extinct. Death being caused by an attack of heart disease. The remains were brought to Cortland the following morning and at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon the last sad rites were held from the family residence, 59 Railroad-st. Rev. F. W. Belts, of Syracuse, delivered some most appropriate remarks and the body of the devoted wife, mother and beloved lady was laid at rest in Cortland Rural Cemetery.

   Miss Mary M. Kimball, the only child of Mr. Isaac Kimball (who died in this village last November) was born in Auburn, Cayuga county, December 8, 1825. Mr. Kimball was one of the pioneer residents of Buffalo when that present flourishing city was an unincorporated hamlet, afterwards removing to Cayuga county. On September 7, 1847, Miss Kimball united in marriage with Mr. Lewis V. Smith at Venice, and continued to reside in Cayuga county until their removal to Cortland in 1872, residing here until September, 1874, when, with her husband, she returned to Venice and there resided for a period of ten years. Accompanied by her aged father, Mr. and Mrs. Smith again took up their residence in Cortland in 1884, and have since resided here, winning the confidence and esteem of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances who sympathize with the family in this irreparable loss to the home and community.

A Pleasant Social Event.

   Last week Wednesday several prominent gentlemen of this place were invited to partake of the hospitality of Mr. John Gallagher, who resides about two miles south of this village. The sleighs which were to carry the party started from the Messenger House, about dark, where the roll was called and the following named citizens responded: Messrs. Hugh Duffy, Frank C. Straat, Fred B. Nourse, A. B. Nelson, Dorr C. Smith, Fitz Boynton, Arthur J. Goddard, C. Fred Thompson, A. W. Edgcomb, C. W. Stoker, of Cortland, and Joseph Bentley of New York.

   The sleighing was fine and as there were no stopping places on the road, the party arrived at their destination in good form and were most hospitably entertained. The old fashioned game of seven up seemed to be the favorite, and some astonishing hands were played. A bountiful supper was served by Mrs. Gallagher, after which card playing was again indulged in until the early hours of the morning, when the party started for home, after spending, what they all agree in pronouncing, one of the pleasantest evenings of their lives.

Engine Co. Officers.

   At a regular meeting of Water Witch Steamer and Hose Co., No. 1, held in their rooms last Wednesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:

   Foreman—O. D. Raymond.

   1st Ass't Foreman—H. M. Dunbar.

   2d " " —G. W. Cleveland.

   Sec'y—Eugene Eastman.

   Treasurer—H. Kinney.

   Property Clerk—P. B. Fairchild.

   Trustees—J. J. Chamberlin, L. A. Arnold, A. J. Barber.

   Representative on Board of Engineers— E. E. Price.

Protective [Fire] Police.

   At a regular meeting of the Protective Police held on Wednesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:

   President—C. W. Collins.

   Vice-President—H. L. Gleason.

   Secretary—J. A. Jayne.

   Treasurer—C. P. Walrad.

   Captain—G. L. Warren.

   Lieutenant—W. E. Powers.

   Sergeant—S. N. Gooding.

   Property Clerk—J. F. Wheeler.

   Asst. Property Clerk—I. W. Brown.

   Representative on Board of Engineers—S. J. Sornberger.

   Delegate to Firemen's Convention—G. L. Warren.

Election of Officers.

   At the annual election of Steamer Co., No. 2, of Marathon, held recently, the following officers were elected:

   President—Dr. C. B. Trafford.

   Vice-President—Chas. S. Myers.

   Secretary—Andrew Buckley.

   Treasurer—James O. Peebles.

   Foreman—James Cusic.

   Assistant—James Knickerbocker.

   Second Assistant—A. A. Ogden.

   Steward—W. Swart.

   Trustees—Frank Peebles, W. Swart and Frank Crannell.

Howe Stove Company.

   At the annual meeting of the Howe Stove company held last week, William H. Clark, Theodore Stevenson, Frank W. Collins, A. A. Sprague, George H. Brooks, Alfred C. Walrad and Prof. James M. Milne were chosen as directors. The following officers were elected:

   President—William H. Clark.

   Vice-President—Theodore Stevenson.

   Secretary and Treasurer—Frank W. Collins.

   Superintendent—A. A. Sprague.

Erie and Central N. Y. Railway.

   The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Erie and Central New York Railway Company for the election of directors and three inspectors of election, and to transact such other business as may be brought before the meeting, will be held at the office of the attorney, Irving H. Palmer, 109 Main street, in the village of Cortland, N. Y., Wednesday, February 11th, at 11 o'clock A. M. Polls remain open three hours.

   H. M. KELLOGG, Sec'y.