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| Cortland's wheelmen in front of the Dexter House on Main Street. |
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| Wheelman with broken wheel. |
The Cortland Democrat, Friday, July 24,
1891.
CORTLAND WHEEL CLUB'S MEETING.
Line of March—List of Prizes—Full Programme
of the Day.
The
Cortland Wheel Club has completed its arrangements for the grand field day to
be held in this place Aug. 1st, next. The following is the programme:
10:30 A. M. PARADE.
Forming at Club Home on Railroad Street,
thence to Main, to Tompkins, to Owego. to Union, to Main, to Port Watson, to
Church, to Main, to Lincoln, to Homer avenue, to Groton avenue, to Main, to
Railroad street.
1:00 P. M.
15-Mile Road Race.
Starting at the Cortland House cross-walk, going
to Little York and return, finishing four laps on the track. No penalties.
First prize [prize and contributing merchant--CC editor], Stop Watch. H. P. Gray; second,
Violin, A. Mahan; third, Rambler Bicycle Lamp, Binghamton Cycle Co.; fourth,
one dozen cabinet photographs, G. I. Pruden; fifth, Pocket Knife, F. D. Smith.
TRACK EVENTS.
2:00 P. M., One Mile Novice, Safety.
First prize, Gold Medal; second, Bicycle
Lamp, Jepson & Bell; third, Bicycle Shoes. Glann & Clark.
2:15 P. M., One Mile Ordinary. Open.
First prize, Gold Medal; second, Split
Bamboo Rod, G. F. Beaudry; third, Silk Sash, J. E. Briggs.
2:30 P. M., One Mile Safety. Open.
First prize, Gold Medal; second, Silk
Umbrella, Waters & Kellogg, Homer; third, one dozen Arystotypes, Hyatt
& Tooks.
2:45 P. M., One Mile Safety. 2:30 Class.
First prize, Lakin Cyclometer, G. W. Houk;
second, Oak Easel, Beard & Peck; third, U. T. K. Seat Spring, Fred I.
Graham.
3:00 P. M., One Mile Team Race.
First prize, Pope Silver Cup; second, Steel
Engraving, Wallace & Co.; third, Carpet Sweeper, Buck & Lane.
3:15 P. M., One-half Mile Ride and Run.
First prize, Gold Medal; second, Travelling
Bag, Burgess & Bingham; third, Silk Outing Shirt, Collins & Daehler.
3:30 P. M., Two Mile Handicap, safety. Two
hundred yard limit.
First prize, Gold Medal; second, Silk
Umbrella, Watkins Brothers; third, Toilet Set, 9 pieces, Sager & Jennings.
3:45 P. M., One Mile Ordinary. 3:10 Class.
First prize, Life Size Portrait of the
winner, M. DeVere Westcott; second, Silk Umbrella, Warren & Tanner; third,
Smokers' Set, Grand Union Tea Store.
4:00 P. M., One-half Mile Safety.
First prize, Gold Medal; second, Clock,
Clark & Nourse; third, Smyrna Rug, Kellogg & Curtis.
4:15 P. M., Three-Mile Lap Race.
First prize, Gold Medal; second, Statuary,
Havens & Mead;
third, silk Umbrella, F. N. Harrington &
Co.
4:30 P. M., Two-Mile C. W. C. Time Handicap.
One minute limit.
First prize, Gold Medal.
4:45 P. M., Bicyclist against a Trotting
Horse. One Mile.
First prize, Silver Moustache Cup and
Saucer, gold lined, W. G. Mead & Co.
C. E. Van Brocklin, the Hatter, will present
a Knoz Hat to the rider making the fastest time for one mile.
A handsome prize will be given by the
Cortland Wheel Club for every record broken.
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| Victor Cushion Safety Bicycle. |
The second weekly run of members of the Cortland
Wheel Club for the "schorcher" badge took place at 7:09 Wednesday
evening, the following being away on the race to Little York and return: G. W.
Houk, Will Doubleday, Thomas Norris, Smith Van Marter, Myron Crane and Louis
Miller. Captain Doubleday had the lead to the railroad crossing north of Homer village,
when a general let-her go spirit apparently instantaneously imbued the whole
party and the race was hot to the terminal which Houk reached in 58 minutes
with Doubleday, Norris and Van Marter in
his dust.
Miller and Crane may have delayed to visit
with the multitude which thronged the walks in Homer to witness the sport, as
these two riders did not come in at the finish. Houk and Norris rode the
pneumatic tire while the balance of the team rode Victor cushion safeties. 'Pon
honor the boys say they did not run through the cross road at Cold Brook, near
the John Scott farm—it was too rough. Next Wednesday evening lower time is
anticipated, a larger start and much sport for all.
The numerous entries being received every
day promise great fun at the tournament which opens in Cortland August 1. Read
the bills and be present.
Y. M. C.
A. Notes.
The Ladies' Auxiliary will give a lawn party
this evening on the lawn adjoining S. M.
Ballard's residence on Court street. Refreshments will be served. All are
cordially invited.
The cottage prayer meeting committee will
hold a meeting at the residence of Frank Melvin, 118 North Main street, this evening
at 8 o'clock. The meeting last week was well attended, and enjoyed by all
present. L. L. Wilcox conducted the services. This evening, H. M. Dunbar will
have the meeting in charge.
The junior department of the Association will
hold their meeting next Sunday in the reading room at 3 P. M. All boys are invited to attend these meetings which
are conducted wholly by the boys.
The General Secretary will speak to the young
men at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Association rooms. Subject:—Agriculture.
It is hoped all young men who have an interest in the Association will attend this
meeting, and bring some young man who is not so much interested.
Made a
Poor Landing.
Monday afternoon word was received at police
headquarters that the presence of an officer was required at the residence of Durr
Utley, on Fifth avenue off from Fitz avenue [West Main Street], to suppress the
wholesale destruction of earthenware as well as facial disfigurement. Officer
Parker went to the house and arrested Utley and one Frankie Foote, with whom
Utley was living
From the records it appears to have been a
general disturbance of the peace instead of merely a family jar. Utley is said
to have arrived home in an over-ballast-laden condition and while making port
encountered a pitcher on the nose of his bow, in place of a broadside washing
into the dock.
Justice Bull decided that the peace of the
community had suffered more than the crafts, and they were each fined $5, which
was paid.
Base
Ball on Saturday.
The Emerald Hose Base Ball nine will cross
bats with the "Auburns," of Auburn, N. Y., on Saturday July 25th.
This is the first game of the season for the Emerald's
nine, while the "Auburns" have played many and suffered no losses.
The public may expect an interesting game, and one that will be closely
contested. Let there be a large crowd in attendance.
Ladies will be admitted free.
Found
Dead in Bed.
Wednesday afternoon, at half-past one o'clock,
Mrs. Cora E. Page, wife of L. B. Page, 8 Maple avenue, called upon Mrs. William
McDonald, a neighbor, for some milk to drink, remarking, that it was so exceedingly
warm she would retire to her room for a short nap. About 4:30 Mrs. Page's
little daughter, who had been picking currants in a neighboring yard, went into
the house to show the result of her labors to her mother.
Finding her lying upon the bed, the child's
unsuccessful efforts to arouse the mother filled the little one with terror,
and she ran into a neighbor's, exclaiming, "Mamma is asleep and I can't
wake her up." Upon going into the room Mrs. Page was found to be dead, and
word was immediately sent to her husband who is a teamster and was at work in
Ithaca.
Yesterday morning when the DEMOCRAT representative
called a coroner was immediately notified. Corner Moore being absent from town
Coroner G. D. Bradford of Homer was called and held a post mortem examination
in the presence of Drs. Edson and H. O. Jewett, which is not yet completed.
Deceased was but 28 years of age and is
spoken of in life as a very pleasant and patient woman.
In
Memoriam.
At the close of day on Wednesday, July 22,
1891, the earthly existence of Miss A. Kate Jones, the only child of Walter and
Martha J. Jones, of Homer, terminated. For many
years the state of her health had been the cause of much anxiety to her parents
and friends, and for the past two or three years her condition had been such that
the best medical skill was consulted without satisfactory results. Her earlier years
promised a vigorous physical and mental future, but after her school days were
over, her bodily ailments commenced and finally terminated in her death.
She possessed a remarkably strong and
vigorous intellect which did not become impaired during all the years of her
patient and uncomplaining suffering. Her temperament was decided practical, yet
poetic. She wrote many graceful and fanciful poems, and many of her gems in
this line have been published from time to time in the literary periodicals and
magazines. Had she been blessed with good health, her literary work would
undoubtedly have been more abundant and must have reached a remarkable degree
of excellence.
Notwithstanding her physical infirmities,
she maintained to the last that cheerful disposition that was one of her
peculiarities from childhood. Her fondness for flowers and the beauties of
nature remained with her to the last moment of her life. Few persons indeed
could have enjoyed such a troubled existence, but with her books, pen and
flowers she always seemed to be happy. Petted but not spoiled, the memory of
her pure and spotless life and happy disposition will serve to assuage in a measure,
the grief that her death brings to her loving parents and friends.
The funeral services will be held from her
late home at 3 o'clock P. M., Saturday.
A Slick
Sneak Thief.
Last Friday forenoon, a well dressed and pleasant
appearing young man called at the boarding house of Mrs. Shuester on East
Court-st., in this village, and engaged board for a few weeks, saying that he
with three or four others, were coming here to work. The new boarder then left
and came to dinner a little late and after all the other boarders had left.
After dinner he went to the room assigned him, but before doing so, asked for a
needle and thread to sew a button on his pants, which was furnished him, and
the landlady went about her household duties.
Eugene Wakeman occupies the adjoining room
and keeps his clothing in his trunk in the room. When Wakeman came home from
his work that evening he could not find the keys to his trunk which were left
in the pockets of a pair of pants hanging in the room, and was obliged to force
the lock. A gold watch valued at $65, and $1.60 in money which was in the trunk
were gone, and so was the agreeable and well dressed stranger, who after sewing
on the button, had departed, saying he would be back to supper.
A warrant was sworn out for his arrest and
postal cards giving a description of him have been sent in all directions but
up to the hour of going to press no clue to the slick gentleman's whereabouts
has been obtained. The following is the description: Height 5 feet 8 inches,
age about 28, sandy complexion, light eyes, weight 150 pounds, small red mustache,
hair cut short, red scar on eye, striped flannel shirt, white satin cravat.
Wore straw hat with black band and had freckles on his face. A reward of $10 is
offered by the sheriff for his arrest.
A SAD
SUICIDE.
A
Prominent Citizen of Ithaca Drowns Himself While Suffering Temporary Insanity.
ITHACA, July 18.—No event occurring herein a
long time has caused such general surprise and regret as the death to-day of C.
S. Wattles by drowning. His body was found about 7 o'clock in the inlet, not far
from the steamboat dock. He was a native and a life-long resident of this county,
having been born at Caroline about fifty years ago. For the past seventeen years
he had conducted a produce commission house and had gained a large circle of acquaintances
in this region. He was a man of quiet manner and of exemplary life and
indefatigable in his devotion to business.
Yesterday he complained of feeling
"wrong in the head," but no one anticipated what was soon to develop.
He went home about 9 o'clock last night and retired as usual. At 3 A. M. he arose and told his
wife he was not feeling very well and thought a walk would make him feel better.
He frequently got up as early as this and went to his office, so nothing strange
was thought of this particular instance. He went directly to the dock. After
removing his hat and laying his watch,
wallet and memoranda book on the edge of the wharf, he took the fatal plunge.
Two hours later his effects were found on the dock and lead to a search for his
body, which was brought up with a grappling hook.
The deceased comes of a family in which
several members have suffered from mental infirmity. One brother died at
Willard asylum, and an uncle hanged himself while insane. Mr. Wattles leaves a
wife and one child. His funeral occurs Tuesday afternoon. It will be attended
by the Odd Fellows. Mr. Wattles was well-to-do and his wife is the only
daughter of a wealthy Danby farmer
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