THE INAUGURATION

Cortland Evening Standard, Monday, February 8, 1897.

THE INAUGURATION.

   For the inauguration of President-elect McKinley at Washington, the Lehigh Valley railroad will make very low excursion rates, and this is your opportunity for sight-seeing at the capital of the United States, witnessing the pomp and pageantry of the inauguration festivities, at a small cost to yourself. This company offers the best of accommodations as to train service, and passes through the mountains of Pennsylvania, where the most magnificent scenery of the "Switzerland of America" may be seen from the train. Inquire of ticket agents for time of trains and rates. Round trip fare from Cortland will be $11.75.

At the Cortland Postoffice.

   Postoffice Inspector S. P. Kyle of Syracuse, in making the transfer of the Cortland postoffice to the new appointee. Mrs. Virginia C. Jones [wife of deceased postmaster Benton Jones], paid a very handsome compliment to the late acting postmaster, Mr. C. F. Thompson, and especially to ex-Deputy Seymour S. Jones, who had been the active man in the office for some time before the death of his father. Mr. Kyle said that the records had been kept with care and accuracy, and that everything was in excellent shape.

   The new deputy postmaster, Mr. Clayton E. Rowley, took possession last Saturday night. He is one of Mrs. Jones' bondsmen, and takes the deputyship because of the wish of the department that, inasmuch as Mrs. Jones does not undertake the direct management of the office herself, her deputy should be a man of mature years, business experience and capacity, and financial responsibility. Mr. Rowley meets all these requirements and his accommodating disposition and genial manners will be sure to make him a popular official.

To Hear the Bostonians.

   Arrangements have been made for party of Cortland people to go to Ithaca on a special train Wednesday night of this week at a reduced rate to hear the celebrated opera company, the Bostonians, sing "The Bohemian Girl." The train will leave the Lehigh Valley station at 7 o'clock and will return after the opera reaching Cortland a little before midnight.

   A special half fare rate has been secured on the street cars in Ithaca and the transportation will be first class. The party now numbers sixty-seven. Excellent tickets were secured on Saturday and an arrangement was made with the manager of the theatre to secure more good seats if they are desired. Seven seats have been secured by telegram from this office to-day. If any one else desires to go seats will be secured, if their names are left at this office.

In His New Location.

   Mr. M. B. Filzinger this morning removed his stock of fruits and candies to his new location in the new building just erected north of the Cortland House, 14 North Main-st. He has purchased the stock of H. C. Chaffee of the Palace of Sweets, who has gone out of business. Mr. Filzinger has now a pleasant and convenient location in keeping with his increasing trade.

BADLY INJURED.

Mrs. Martin H. Wiles Run Over by a Team Saturday.

   Mrs. Martin H. Wiles, who lives at 16 Garfield-st.,was doing some shopping Saturday afternoon and at 5:30 o'clock was crossing Main-st. at Railroad-st., when she was run over by a team driven up Main-st. by Charles Antisdel, and was quite badly injured. Mrs. Wiles was struck while on the crosswalk and was carried in front of the cutter through the slush to a point nearly opposite the hallway next above Burgess' store, where the cutter passed over her. Mrs. Wiles was assisted to Mr. Burgess' store, and Dr. Sornberger summoned.

   She was later removed in Isaac Finn's cab to her home, where on examination it was found that one rib on the right side was broken and all the ribs on that side were started from the backbone and sternum, but were not broken off; also that she had received several severe bruises about the body. She is resting comfortably to-day. She must also have suffered internal injuries, as yesterday she raised a quantity of blood.

   The team was owned by Frank Miller. When seen this morning Mr. Wiles stated that an offer of settlement for damages had been made, but that he had not yet decided as to whether he would bring an action or settle.

   An effort was made this afternoon to see Mr. Antisdel to get his explanation of the cause of the accident, but he could not be found in town, though he had been in town in the morning. He lives two miles west of the village.

Washington's Birthday Party.

   Landlord E. C. Johnson of the Johnson House, Truxton, will give one of his popular dancing parties on Friday evening, Feb. 19. McDermott's orchestra of Cortland has been engaged, and that is an assurance of good music. Mr. Johnson will use every effort to make a good time for all who attend. The bill has been placed at the low price of $1.

CORTLAND COUNTY MAN.

Lieut. Wm. C. Davis Invents a Military Tandem Bicycle.

   The Scientific American says of Lieut. Wm. C. Davis, U. S. A., formerly of McGrawville: "A military tandem bicycle has been designed by an officer of our army and is illustrated and described in the Journal of the United States Artillery for November-December, by Lieut. William C. Davis, U. S. A. The feature of the device is the absence of sprocket and chain. The two riders sit directly over the front and rear wheels respectively, and the crank axles are geared up to the proper speed by a suitable mechanism in a gear box on the axle. This is a simple epicycle gear, giving two revolutions of the wheel to one of the axle. The front or steering wheel is analogous to the "geared ordinary," and the two wheels are connected by a Humber frame. The gearing is in a dustproof gear box, and is oiled through the hollow axle; the frame may be hinged to make it more portable, and the weight of this bicycle need not exceed 40 pounds for the roughest service. It is designed to carry two riders and forty pounds additional weight of equipment. The same article describes a number of bicycles designed for military use in the French and German armies, but all of these have chains."

Memorial Baptist Church.

   The church covenant meeting held Saturday evening, the second in the history of the new church, was largely attended and full of encouraging interest. It filled the hearts of the little band with joy and gratitude as one after another of those who have been led to enter a life of service for Christ, testified that if it had not been for this dear little church they would no doubt be as indifferent to all the privileges of the Christian life as ever.

   On Sunday the ordinance of the Lord's Supper was observed for the second time by the little church. Twenty-six (twenty-three of whom were present) received the hand of fellowship and were welcomed as members into the church. This makes the number now sixty-two, nearly double the charter membership which was thirty-five.

   The morning congregation was large and the pastor preached from the text "I am the good Shepherd."

   At the close of the regular services the communion followed.

   At the Sunday-school 108 were present. A Bible was presented to Agnes Alida Turner for learning fifty golden texts.

   The evening service was full of interest and the attendance large.

   Meetings are partially suspended this week on account of the Y. M. C. A. convention.

   A cottage prayer-meeting is t o be held on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Jane A. Lester, 179 Tompkins-st., at 7:30 P. M.

   On Wednesday evening a meeting will be held at the church at 7:30. The pastor will preach, and at a church meeting on Saturday evening at 7:30.

   The Phebe Helpers, the ladies' organization of the church, will meet at Mrs. Geo. T. Lester's, Sand-st., on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

BREVITIES.

   —Mrs. Eudocia C. Blodgett died Saturday at her residence, 29 Lincoln-ave., at the age of 76 years. Burial will be made at her former home, Lapeer, to-morrow.

   —The Cortland County Veteran Soldiers' and Sailors' association will hold its tenth annual meeting in the G. A. R. rooms Friday afternoon, Feb. 12, at 1:30 P. M.

   —In accordance with instructions from the postoffice department the office hours at the money order department of the Cortland postoffice will hereafter be from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.

   —A regular meeting of W. C. T. U. will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 2:45 P. M. Consecration service will be led by Mrs. E. P. Jepson. Business meeting and a miscellaneous program will follow.

   —Mr. Austin Pudney died Saturday afternoon at the home of his son, Enos M. Pudney, 68 Lincoln-ave., aged 80 years, 1 month and 8 days. The funeral will be held at 11 o'clock to-morrow morning and burial will take place in West Hill cemetery, Homer.

   —New advertisements to-day are—G. F. Beaudry, Glassware, etc., page 5;

S. N. Holden, Coal, Wood, etc., page 8; G. J. Mager & Co., Fire Sale, page 6; Dr. Vito, Great Cures, page 6; C. F. Brown, Don't Fool with Your Head, page 6; W. J. Perkins, A Prescription, page 6.

   —One hundred fifty invitations have been issued by the Crescent club for the grand masquerade ball to be given in Taylor hall, Friday evening. Great pains will be taken that no objectionable characters shall be admitted. The grand march will commence at 8:30 o'clock.

   —The Standard quartet of McGrawville, consisting of Prof. George D. Bailey, first tenor; F. H. Maricle, second tenor; Lee Wellman, first bass; and W. H. Huntley, second bass, went to Etna Saturday to give a concert at that place that evening for the benefit of the Baptist Sunday-school.

   —There will be a special communication of Cortlandville lodge, No. 470, F. and A. M., on Tuesday evening, Feb. 9, at 7:30 o'clock for the purpose of conferring the third degree. An invitation has been extended to the Homer and Moravia lodges, and all Masons are cordially and fraternally invited to be present.

McGRAWVILLE.

Crisp Local Happenings at the Corset City.

   The lightning got on a rampage Saturday night and electric lights were spasmodic. The trouble was caused by crossed wires and H. C. Johnson, Albert Briggs and George Beers of the Corner store came near being electrocuted without trial or sentence.

   The Standard quartet were in Etna Saturday evening. A pleasant time was enjoyed and it is needless to say a good entertainment given.

   Messrs. Page Benjamin, Floyd Olds, Floyd Smith and Joe Holden of Cortland called on friends in this place Sunday.

   Silas L. Danforth of Cortland was in town Saturday.

   Any one having lost a sleigh bell from a chime will probably be pleased to learn that H. D. Totman has one which he found.

   Vern Garlick of Cortland is spending a few days with friends in town.

   O. A. Manzer and son Orville of Candor, Oneida Co., were guests of Mr. Manzer's mother, Mrs. E. B. Goodell, and others in this place from Saturday until Monday.

   Mrs. Clinton Borthwick is very sick as well as her aunt, Miss Sarah Hicks, who resides with her.