W. C. T. U.
Sixth Annual Convention of the Cortland
County W. C. T. U.
Not often
does a more unfavorable day for a women's convention dawn than that which
greeted the "white ribbons" of Cortland county, whose annual
convention was appointed to meet at Blodgett Mills Sept. 1st and continue
through the 2nd. But notwithstanding the pouring rain which continued through a
good part of the forenoon, before noon nearly every one of the thirteen unions
of the county were represented, showing that the women of Cortland county are
by no means half-hearted or fair weather temperance workers, but with a zeal
which they intend shall be "according to knowledge" are determined to
overcome all obstacles and as far as in them lies, make safe paths for their
children to walk in.
The
Methodist church, in which the convention was held, was beautifully decorated
with flowers, and seemed like a little bit of paradise compared to the rain
outside, which was soon forgotten, however, in the cordial welcome given even before
the address of welcome by Mrs. Thayer of Blodgett Mills. Mrs. Miner Merrick of
Blodgett Mills conducted the opening devotionals. Our president, Miss Sara
Collins, is always "mistress of the situation" and holds the
convention closely to business.
Mrs. Mary
J. Weaver of Batavia, 1st vice-president of the State was present the first day
and gave a Bible reading and in the evening an address, taking as her subject, "The
ten commandments" and showing how the use of intoxicating liquors leads to
the breaking of every one. Mrs. Weaver has been in this vicinity before but never
gave better satisfaction. Her address was prefaced by a short one by the pastor,
Rev. Mr. Zartman. A quartette rendered very appropriate music. During the
convention several very interesting papers were read.
A service
by the Loyal Temperance Legion of Blodgett Mills was held, followed by
experiments by Mrs. Squires of Cortland showing the presence of alcohol in the
various liquors also Jamaica ginger and Mother Winslow's soothing syrup. As reports
from the various departments were read it was found that, without flourish of
trumpets but quietly, the work had been pushed and advance ground taken from
which sounded no note of retreat.
The following
officers were elected: Miss Sara Collins, (re-elected) president; Mrs. Ellen
Day Keeney, 1st vice-president; Mrs. Julia Tanner, (re-elected) corresponding secretary;
Miss Libbie Robertson, recording secretary; Mrs. Jennie Boynton, (re-elected) treasurer.
Enlarging the Desk Works.
Some
months ago it was affirmatively decided to increase the capacity of the Cortland Desk Manufacturing Company's works, but
when to begin operations was not such an easy subject to pass upon owing to the
large number of orders in waiting and constantly arriving from all localities,
even from Spain, England and Australia. For several days past contractor D. G.
Corwin has been superintending a body of workmen engaged in rebuilding portions
of the old establishment and erecting the new additions while the desk works
continue to run uninterruptedly.
When
completed the factory will enclose 40,000 square feet of floor surface, exclusive
of office and show room. The foundation measures 158x42 feet. A machine room
98x40 feet is to occupy the first floor at the north end of the main building.
The office, 20x20, will be located at the east side of the south end, connected
with the show room, situated immediately above. The shipping room will be at
the south end adjoining the E., C. & N. railroad, this portion being three stories
high, floor space 60x42 feet each. Above the first floor will be arranged the several
finishing departments. An annex 40x20, two stories, will also be erected.
A large
cistern is being built to retain the rain which falls upon the large roof as
well as the drip from the miles of heating pipes. This part is constructed of
wood. The boiler room and kiln to be built of brick will be 60x30 feet, which
with a fire proof varnish room places the plant of the Desk Company in position
to keep pace with increasing business. New and improved machinery will be put
into the works and the matter of using electricity for illuminating is
receiving serious attention.
A feature
of the many grades of wall and office desks turned out at this factory is the
increased demand, especially so of the type-writer desk, made in three styles, which
has recently been placed upon the market and which are acknowledged as the
best. The mechanical construction is perfect yet so simple and accurately adjusted
that by a simple movement of the hand, the operator transforms the typewriting into
an attractive business desk or vice versa, without rising from the chair. Never
was the outlook more full of promise for this enlarging manufacturing interest of
Cortland.
The
Cortland Door and Window Screen company started up again last Monday.
We call
the attention of our readers to an article on Spelling Reform, on another page.
Be sure
and let the children see The Lilliputians at the Opera House, Saturday afternoon.
The Royal
Japs will appear with Mrs. Thumb's company at the Opera House, Saturday
afternoon and evening.
The M. E.
Sunday school, of East Homer, enjoyed a picnic at the Floral Trout Ponds,
Wednesday.
The
Central New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet in this
village Sept. 30th.
The
cigarmakers and stove moulders were the only ones that observed Labor day in this place. All the other shops were
running.
Health officer W. J. Moore makes the following
reports for this village during the month of August: Deaths 8, births 16, marriages
3.
The
Emeralds will cross bats with the Cincinnati Reds on the fair grounds, Saturday
afternoon. This latter nine is composed of females [sic].
Sunday
evening Dr. Cordo will preach the annual sermon to the Protective Police in the
Baptist church. The protectives [members of the Cortland Fire Department--CC editor]
will attend in a body.
The next
meeting of the King's Daughters will be held at 3 P. M., to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon,
at the residence of Mrs. E. B. Grannis, 25 Union street.
The
Albany Times says the regents of the
university are about to request the teachers of the State to cause "the
national hymns" to be sung each day, and to be committed to memory.
The
semi-annual meeting of the Cortland County Medical Society was held in this
place yesterday afternoon. The session was entirely devoted to the reading of papers
and discussion of the same.
An
open-air gospel temperance meeting may confidently be expected to be held on Sunday,
Sept. 13th, at 3:30 P. M., corner of Court and Main streets, weather being favorable—otherwise
at W. C. T. U. rooms.
The
members of the Chautauqua Circle and all others desirous of joining are
cordially invited to meet at 73 R. R. street, next Monday evening, Sept. 14th,
to discuss the work, and order books for the ensuing year.
Mr.
George McKean, who disposed of his barber shop last week to Mr. D. J. Chadwick,
has purchased an interest in the wholesale and retail liquor business with Mr.
William Madden, on Port Watson street.
H.
Gardner took a header the other day while riding a bicycle on the sidewalk and struck
Mr. Norman Thompson, who was just ahead of him. The latter entered a complaint
against Gardner and Justice Bull held him in the sum of $100 for his appearance
on Sept. 17th. [A village ordinance prohibited the riding of bicycles on
sidewalks—CC editor.]
Business
men must meet their bills in thirty or sixty days, while many of their patrons
take from one to two years. Many business men throughout the country have double
the capital tied up in accounts that is represented in goods upon the shelves. It
is a dangerous custom.—Exchange.
At the Democratic caucus held at the Democratic
club rooms, in this village, last
Monday evening, the following delegates were elected to represent this town in
the County Convention to be held at the same place to-day: B. McNiff, P.
Dempsey, J. F. Dowd, J. R. Schermerhorn, R. F. Randall, B. B. Jones.
Miss Ormsby has opened another room in her
preparatory school and now has places for more pupils in the three departments—Kindergarten,
Primary and Intermediate. Pupils are received at the Normal school on her
examinations. Miss Minnie
Browned has been engaged for assistant primary teacher.
A most distressing accident, by which Ervin,
the six-year-old son of Fred Porter, of Little York, lost his life, occurred
near this village on Tuesday, Sept 1st. The little boy, accompanied by his
grandmother, Mrs. Addison Burr, of Scott, were driving toward Tully, and while
coming down the hill near Henry Schell's, the harness broke, letting the buggy
run against the horse's heels. The horse became frightened and ran away. Before
reaching the foot of the hill the king-bolt broke, and the horse, with the
shafts and the front wheels of the buggy attached to him, ran for nearly two
miles before he was stopped. The occupants of the carriage were thrown forcibly
to the ground. One of Mrs. Burr's ears was nearly torn from her head, her
collar bone broken, and head, face and shoulders badly bruised. The child, when
thrown from the buggy, struck on his head and shoulders and was rendered
insensible, and died within an hour after the accident, without regaining consciousness.
While the buggy was badly wrecked, the horse escaped without injury.—Tully
Times.
The trustees of Homer village, by a vote of
three to two, at a meeting last week, passed an ordinance prohibiting bicycle riding
upon the sidewalks of our sister village.
Despite the claim of dull times, it has been
figured out that upward of $150,000 of capital has and will be invested in
enlarging the factories of Cortland during the present year.
A revised code of the fire alarm telegraph system
has just been issued by
Messrs.
P. H. & F. H. Dowd, shoe dealers, at 13 Railroad street, which will be welcomed
by all.
The annual parade of the Homer fire department
is announced for September 24th. A
grand time is anticipated from the fact that each company has invited a visiting
company to be in attendance.
Several citizens have taken advantage of the
past two days of bright weather and cleaned up about the premises. It is said September
is a month when disease germs are encouraged in rear yards and alleys.
The Keynote, published in New York,
gives a handsome notice to the musical ability of Miss Clara A. Coville, of this
village, who for the third time is elected vice-president of the S. M. T. A.
for Cortland county.
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| Mrs. Tom Thumb (Mercy Lavinia Warren Bump). |
Mrs. General Tom Thumb and Company will
appear in Cortland Opera House Saturday afternoon and evening, Sept. 12. The
Chattanooga Times of February 22, gives the company the following notice:
It will take practical pitchforks to keep the
ladies and children from the matinee to-day, and rain or shine, the Times predicts
a crowded house. Mrs. General Tom Thumb, the littlest of little with the
littlest of little husbands, Count Magri, and the littlest of little
brothers-in-law, Baron Magri, are the attraction, aided by the best troupe of
Japs on the road. Last evening, despite the rain, a good house greeted the novel
attraction, and the audience was delighted with the entertainment. It is a treat
to simply look upon these remarkable diminutive beings, and when they are seen acting
and singing just like grown folks the interest is increased tenfold.
Prices of admission, 25, 35 and 50 cents. Matinee,
15, 25 and 35 cents.
Reunion
of the 76th N. Y. Vols.
The annual reunion of the 76th regiment will
be held at Truxton, N. Y., on Wednesday, October 7th, 1891.
Business meeting at 10:30 A. M ., sharp.
Public meeting at 2 P. M.
Address by Capt. C. W. Underhill, of Hamilton,
N. Y., late of 114th N. Y. Vols. Truxton is on the E., C. & N. R. R., between
Cortland and Canastota, 10 miles from Cortland, easy of access from all directions,
and the people are preparing for a good attendance. Let every member come and
bring his wife.
E. D. VAN SLYCK, President.
WM. J. MANTANYE, Sec'y.
Cortland, N. Y., August 20, 1891.
Hospital
Notes.
At the meeting of the Board of Managers of
the Cortland Hospital Association, held at the Hospital on Monday last, the
following communication was read:
To the Board of Managers of the Cortland Hospital
Association:
I hereby resign my position as a member of
the Board of Managers of the Cortland Hospital Association.
I desire to thank the Board for its hearty co-operation
with me, as its president, in the establishing and opening of the hospital. That
the future years may bring increased prosperity to the Cortland Hospital is the
wish of one who will watch its future with unabated interest and who will ever
cherish the memory of happy hours spent with you in working and planning for
this refuge for the sick.
"Walking as one to pleasant service
led;
Doing God's will as if it were my own,
Yet trusting not in mine, but in His
strength alone."
Yours very sincerely,
HELEN K. HOOSE.
Thousand Island Park, Aug. 27,1891.
This resignation was accepted with many expressions
of sincere regret, and the following minute was made in reference to it:
While the public may know somewhat of the
zeal of Mrs. Hoose in every good work, only those who have met her as president
of the Hospital Board can know the enthusiasm, rare executive ability and self-sacrifice
which she brought to this work. The remembrance of her devotion will strengthen
those who remain in their efforts to make the hospital what she would wish it
to be—a permanent blessing to Cortland.
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