The Cortland Democrat, Friday, May 4, 1900.
CORTLAND IN 1885.
INTERESTING LOCAL EVENTS OF THAT YEAR.
An Unusually Quiet Year—The Supervisors Mandamused—Four Men Killed Near Groton—Suicide Near Brick School House—L. J. Fitzgerald Elected State Treasurer.
But very few startling events occurred in Cortland during the year 1885. The fire fiend expended all his energy in 1883-84, there being but one small blaze within the then village limits during the year under consideration. What was probably one of the most humorous affairs ever occurring in Cortland was a game of baseball played July 18, 1885, on the fair grounds between what was termed the fat men and the lean men. The make up of the teams was as follows:
Fat men—Hugh Duffey, c; James R. Schermerhorn, p; J. M. Milne, 1b; Henry Freer, 2b; Charles Mee, 3b; B. B. Jones, ss; John A. Barry, ass't ss; F. C. Straat, rf; B. F. Taylor, lf; J. R. Arnold, cf.
Lean men—E. F. Hitchcock, c; A. M. Schermerhorn, p; F. R. Woodruff, 1b; C. N. Blowers, 2b; C. N. Hitchcock, 3b; E. A. Howard, ss; J. F. Maybury, ass't ss; T. H. Wickwire, rf; A. C. Vosburg, lf; A. W. Edgcomb, cf.
The umpire was L. J. Fitzgerald, and to be prepared for an emergency Dr. H. T. Dana was chosen surgeon. The scorers were Ed. Keator and Dorr C. Smith, and the official reporter was J. E. Eggleston, who wrote a most humorous account of the affair, nearly two columns in length. After a spirited contest the lean men won by the score of 21 to 18.
SUPERVISORS MANDAMUSED.
At the annual session of the board of supervisors in 1884 that body failed to select two newspapers in which the session laws should be published, owing to a disagreement. On the 15th of January, 1885, a writ of mandamus was served upon the chairman and clerk, requiring the supervisors to reassemble and designate two newspapers to publish the session laws. The writ was secured at the instance of Wm. H. Clark of the Standard. The board met and balloted 167 times without any result, and adjourned to January 26, on which day balloting was resumed, this time also failing to make a selection, and an adjournment was taken, without date.
SUICIDE.
On the 20 of April John Lamphere, who lives west of Cortland, was driving towards home when be overtook Wm. Ellsworth, who lived near the brick schoolhouse. He asked Mr. Ellsworth to ride, and the latter got in the rear end of the wagon. Mr. Lamphere asked him to get up on the seat and again he stopped the team to give him an opportunity to do so. Ellsworth then left the wagon and going to the side of the road took a knife and cut his throat. Lamphere hastened for help, and with two other men had hard work to get the knife away from him. Ellsworth then seized a stone and began to beat his bead. He was taken to his home and died shortly after. He had previously shown some signs of insanity.
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
On the 8th of August memorial services were held in the Opera house upon the death of Gen. U. S. Grant, which occurred a few days previous. The business places generally were closed, and the church bells were tolled from 1 to 2 o'clock. Judge R. H. Duell presided, and the program as given below was carried out: Music by the Mechanics' band, reading of scriptures, Rev. Geo. H. Brigham; prayer, Rev. W. H. Annable, singing "America," congregation; remarks by Judge Duell; addresses by Judge A. P. Smith, Rev. Mr. Annable, B. T. Wright, Rev. J. J. McLoghlin, Rev. Geo. H. Adams and Rev. J. L. Robertson; solo, Mrs. Adeline L. Nellis; benediction, Rev. Mr. Robertson.
POLITICS.
At the Democratic state convention held in September our townsman, Hon. L. J. Fitzgerald, was nominated for state treasurer, and on the night of the 29th the employees of the Cortland Wagon company, accompanied by the Mechanics' band, gave him a serenade. Mr. Fitzgerald was elected by a handsome plurality, and his vote in Cortland was a flattering tribute to his popularity. Gov. Hill was a candidate on the same ticket, received 854 votes in the entire town of Cortlandville, and Mr. Fitzgerald's vote was 1,119.
At the charter election the Republican candidate for president was Harrison Wells, his Democratic opponent being Hugh Duffey The vote was, Duffey 619, Wells 607. The balance of the Republican ticket was elected as follows: Trustees, A. M. Schermerhorn, T. Stevenson; assessor, B. S. Conger; treasurer, Fitz Boynton; collector, J. W. Royce; school commissioners, C. P. Walrad, S. M. Ballard, W. H. Myers.
A Democratic county convention was held September 16, over which F. M. Benjamin presided, with A. J. McSweeney and C. W. Harrington secretaries. Hon. O. U. Kellogg, Hugh Duffey and Oliver Porter were chosen delegates to the state convention, and George Brockway, R. S. Randall, F. T. Van Hoesen, A. P. Henderson and F. M. Benjamin were elected to represent this county at the senatorial convention.
The Democratic nominating convention was held September 30, the result being as follows: Member of assembly, Dr. M. G. Hyde; sheriff, Jas. R. Robinson; county clerk, H. L. Rogers; district attorney, M. J. Van Aukin; coroner, Dr. H. D. Hunt.
The Republicans assembled September 15, S. A. Childs presiding, and Geo. J. Mager serving as one of the secretaries. H. P. Andrews, B. T. Wright, R. C. Duell, M. M. Brown and I. J Walker were chosen as delegates to the state convention, and the following ticket was placed in nomination: Member of assembly, M. M. Brown; sheriff, G. S. Van Hoesen; county clerk, Wm. H. Morgan; district attorney, H. L. Bronson.
The Prohibition ticket was as follows: Member of assembly, Lewis S. Hayes; sheriff, J. L. Cotton; county clerk, E. P. Slafter; coroner, Dr. H. A. Bolles.
MARRIAGES.
February 5, Judson D. Clarke and Mrs. Mary C. Avery, both of Cortland. February 11, M. H. Kingman and Miss Mary C. Smith, both of Cortland. February 11, Dan Reilly and Miss Nora Ready, both of Cortland. April 30, James H. Turner and Miss Annie S. Webb. June 3, by Rev. B. T. Davis, Wayne Watkins, then of Cincinnatus, and Miss Fannie Pease of Barker. Sept. 30, by Rev. J. Elmendorf, George J. Miller and Miss Minnie M. Seeley.
FIREMANIC.
B. H. McNiff was foreman of the Emerald Hose company.
The Protective police, an organization formed to protect property in time of fire, was officered as follows: Captain, A. Sager; lieutenant, R. A. Smith; sergeant, J. W. Strowbridge; secretary, C. W. Collins; treasurer, C. P. Walrad.
Orris Hose company officers were as follows; Foreman, C. S. Strowbridge; first assistant, E. L. Rogers: second assistant, N. Jay Peck; secretary, H. A. Dickinson.
The foreman of Excelsior Hook & Ladder company was Fred W. Kingsbury.
Orris Hose company held a very successful fair from April 14 to 18.
In April the Emerald Hose company bought of Wickwire Bros. the lot, corner of Railroad and Church-sts , upon which the present hose rooms were later erected.
Emerald Hose company won the hose race at the state firemen's convention at Buffalo, August 10, receiving $300 prize money.
WATER COMPANY.
On the 20th of January the Cortland Water company elected the following officers: President, J. E. Eggleston; vice-president, C. H. Parker; secretary, Dorr C. Smith; treasurer, J. S. Bull; directors. J. T. Moffat, J. E. Eggleston, J. S. Bull, C. S. Strowbridge, B. E. Miller, B. F. Taylor, O. U. Kellogg, Chas. H. Parker and F. A. Hines.
BOILER EXPLOSION.
On the 22nd of January four men were killed by the explosion of a boiler on the farm of Simon H. Burdick, near Groton City. The boiler was used to furnish steam in a sawmill, and it was known to have had plenty of water, hence the cause of the explosion was a mystery. Those killed were Mr. Benedict and his two sons, Byron and Edward, and Edwin Phelps, the engineer, from Dresserville.
MINOR MENTIONS.
Early In January George Overbaugh and O. L. Ingraham opened a drug store at No. 6 North Main-st.
January 3 a young man named Cornelius Dwyer of Preble, a brakeman on the D., L. & W. railroad, fell under a car at Homer and was instantly killed.
The law firm of Eggleston & Smith was dissolved in January, Dorr C. Smith forming a partnership with Judge A. P. Smith. J. E. Eggleston and W. C. Crombie formed a law partnership the same month.
On the 7th of January Dr. A. J. White of Ithaca bought a house in Port Watson-st. and soon after came to Cortland to practice medicine.
January 18 the tannery at McGrawville, owned by H. D. Corey, was destroyed by fire.
Geo. I. Crane, now of Homer, exchanged a farm near McLean early in the year for a hotel at Truxton.
The Cortland House, the building of which was noted last week, was opened to the public January 27, and it was estimated that one thousand people from all over Cortland and adjacent counties were present to inspect this elegant hotel. Supper was served to four hundred people, and later in the evening the dining-room was cleared for dancing.
The store of Howard & Smith, near the Lackawanna depot, was entered by burglars early in February and from $150 to $200 in cash taken, besides many private papers.
Wm. H. Crane of Homer was president of the county agricultural society in 1885.
J. A. Jayne and J. J. Glann bought the shoe store of C. Van Alstine March 2, and conducted the business together.
In February L. J. Fitzgerald bought the lot in Tompkins-st. upon which his present elegant residence was erected later in the same year.
On the 21st of February a building in Groton-ave , owned by A. Sager was partially burned. The fire department was called and the flames were quickly extinguished.
During the spring of 1885 S. M. Ballard was appointed private secretary to W. M. Robertson, collector of the port of New York.
It was in 1885 that Hon. A. A. Carley came to Cortland from Marathon to live, buying a house in Grant-st., where he now resides.
The Second National bank building was erected in 1885.
June 1, Rev. H. A. Cordo began his pastorate of the First Baptist church.
On the 3rd of April Homer suffered a serious loss by fire, when the three-story warehouse of Maxon & Starin, near the depot, was totally destroyed.
J. W. Cudworth, who is now one of the most expert oculists in the state, was a justice of the peace in the town of Cortlandville, located at McGrawville, and in April he resigned the office, the town board later appointing E. C. Parker in his place, the latter holding office until January 1 last.
The brick block on the corner of Elm and Pomeroy-sts. was erected in 1885 by Theo. Stevenson
The new Opera House was opened May 13, 14 and 15 with the Miss Clara Louise Kellogg Concert Co. as entertainers, the boxes for the second evening selling for $120.
On April 15 a man named Wm S. Perry was arrested for passing a forged check upon Edgcomb Bros. in payment of a harness, etc.
The Howe Brothers, patentees of the Howe ventilating stove, came to Cortland in April to make an effort to locate their stove works here. They secured financial support sufficient to establish a plant in Cortland, and the present works in Elm-st. are the result.
At a prize declamation contest held in the Normal [School] chapel April 17, Nathan L. Miller bore off the honors.
W. F. Chadbourne of New York became proprietor of the Messenger House in May.
The engine house of the E., C. & N. railroad company was destroyed May 17, the loss being placed at $5,000.
C. S. Strowbridge opened a jewelry store in the Schermerhorn block in June.
W. J. Hollenbeck, a well-known traveling man for a Syracuse house, and who still resides in Cortland, had an encounter with two strangers on the night of June 13, who made several attempts to run him down as he was driving towards Cortland from Truxton. A fellow named Ed. Riley was convicted on the charge of assaulting Mr. Hollenbeck, and was sent to the Onondaga penitentiary for 65 days.
Calvin S. Hathaway of Solon, a gentleman well known throughout the county, died August 15, 1885, at the age of 64 years.
Jas. F. Maybury was appointed postmaster in June, John T. Davern being one of his clerks.
BIG DEAL POSSIBLE.
THE TRACTION COMPANY MAY CONSOLIDATE WITH THE ERIE & CENTRAL.
If the Deal is Consummated, Many Changes Will Take Place—Only One Road to McGrawville—Extension to Little York Proposed—Lower Fares on Trolley Lines.
There are many rumors in circulation relative to a consolidation of the Erie & Central New York railroad company and the Cortland & Homer Traction company, many of them grossly exaggerated, and possibly none of which may prove true. We give the rumors for what they may be worth, believing the day is far distant when Cortland people will see a realization of all the changes which it is asserted will come to pass:
The head and front of the negotiations is Charles D. Simpson, president and principal owner of the Traction company, and who resides at Scranton. Mr. Simpson has held several conferences with Chas. O. Scull, president of the United States Guaranty & Indemnity company of Baltimore, but as yet no agreement as to details has been reached, though the proposition for consolidation is understood to be satisfactory to all concerted.
It is proposed to refund the present bonded indebtedness of both roads, which is $300,000 each at six per cent making $600,000 as the bonded indebtedness of both roads, and issue $500,000 worth of bonds at five per cent for a term of forty years to replace the present bonded indebtedness. It is then proposed to take up the tracks of the traction company at a point just beyond the Tioughnioga river to McGrawville and connect that road at that point with the Erie & Central New York railway. This would result in turning over the entire freight traffic of the traction company between Cortland and McGrawville to the steam road.
The rails of the traction company being of the same weight and formation of the rails in use on the steam road and of the same gauge, it is proposed to utilize the four miles of track and ties of the traction road together with the mile of rails and ties not yet laid, belonging to the steam road to extend the steam road toward South Otselic or for the present as far as Pitcher. In addition to these extensions of the steam road it is proposed to extend the traction road over several additional streets in Cortland, including such streets as Union or Tompkins streets, and increase the running of the electric cars from once in every half hour to every ten minutes, and reduce the fare from Cortland to Homer from ten to five cents. The fare between Cortland and McGrawville will be placed at twelve tickets for one dollar, thus reducing the rate at about one-half the present fare.
It is also proposed to extend the line from Homer to Little York, and possibly to abandon the [Cortland or Traction Park on Salisbury Hill—Ed.] park line at some time in the future.
THE CITY COLD STORAGE.
T. E. Dye Has the Finest Plant of Its Kind in Central New York.
Whether the winters be warm or cold, T. E. Dye can sit comfortably by his fireside with perfect complacency with no thought or worry over the garnering and packing of ice, happy in the thought that when the scorching July days come around he can force the thermometer down to 15 degrees in his cold storage rooms, without a pound of ice abort the premises.
When Mr. Dye bought the large brick structure known as the Stevenson block on the corner of Elm and Pomeroy-sts., for the purpose of cold storage he wisely decided to economize in room and future expense by placing one of the most perfect plants for keeping rooms cold that could be procured, and has succeeded beyond measure.
Mr. Dye uses the entire west half of the block from basement to top, renting the remainder for business purposes and for missions. In the basement he has three rooms for butter storage, with a capacity of 4,000 tubs. These are cooled by a series of pipes containing a solution of chloride of calcium brine, the thermometer being forced down to 15 degrees. Ugh! The floors are grouted and the air perfectly dry.
On the first and second floors are six rooms for the storage of eggs, the whole holding, when filled, about 11,000 cases, or 330,000 dozen, enough to supply Cortland with poached eggs for several days. These egg rooms are cooled by a steady circulation of cold air instead of brine, and the temperature is kept at about 30 degrees.
Each room is furnished with an electric light which is operated by a button outside the door. An elevator runs from the basement to the upper floor, making transportation easy to any part of the building.
The system of making the solution is difficult to describe. In the engine room are a series of drums, the first of which is filled with ammonia, heated by coils of steam passing through it, and the gas arising from this is forced by a most novel pump through a series of pipes to the brine. The cold air is formed by a series of bunkers on the top floor, filed with brine, which makes a terribly cold air, and which is forced into the egg rooms through a system of openings arranged for the purpose.
The entire system is as near perfection as can possibly be made, and Mr. Dye is entitled to credit for supplying such a plant, which is a valuable addition to the city's business interests. He not only uses the storage rooms for his own trade, which covers thousands of eggs and a large quantity of butter, but is ready to rent room in the cold storage to anyone on reasonable terms. He very properly styles his plant as the City cold storage.
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| William McKinley. |
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From Our Regular Correspondent.)
WASHINGTON, D. C. April 30.—The broad streak of yellow down the backbone of the McKinley administration, the exhibition of which disgusted so many Americans during the weeks which immediately preceded the war with Spain, is again in full view of the world. The present exhibition is connected with our relations with Turkey. Only a few days ago, all of the well-known disseminators of semi-official news in Washington were singing a song of jingoism and filling the newspaper men with thrilling stories of the red hot demand the administration had made upon the Sultan of Turkey, to settle those longstanding missionary claims at once, and intimating that if the spondulixs was not at once forthcoming, an American fleet would be sent into Turkish waters to forcibly collect It. Their stories were duly sent out, but they didn't fire the country even a little tiny bit, the people not being in a jingo humor. But they did something else. They brought an intimation from Russia in the politest diplomatic language that there were reasons which made it incumbent upon Russia to object to any forcible collection of claims from the Sultan. That threw Secretary Hay into a blue funk, almost as bad as would have followed a snubbing by an English lord, and straightway the yellow streak in the administration backbone was uncovered, to add to the gaiety of nations and to the humiliation of Americans, and the official announcement made that this government had at no time intended to go beyond diplomatic instance in trying to make the Sultan pay that claim. A famous American wit once commented upon an exhibition of a yellow streak by a public man, by saying: "God Almighty hates a quitter," and it is well-known to every observing man that the American people also hate a quitter.
The senate seems to be pretty nearly unanimous in one thing at least—that the United States senate has no authority to investigate a state legislature's qualification to elect a United States senator. Although the temptation to go behind the action of the West Virginia legislature which elected Nathan B. Scott to the senate was great, there being plenty of evidence of crookedness, only three senators—Pettus and Morgan, of Ala., and Turner, of Washington, voted for the motion of Senator Pettus to send the resolution declaring Scott entitled to his seat back to committee with instructions to further investigate his election.
Senator Allen rebuked Senator Chandler for his apparent anxiety to railroad the resolution reported from the elections committee, declaring Senator Clark of Montana not entitled to his seat through the senate when he said: "Every man must realize that it is asking a good deal of anyone who occupies a place in this chamber to take the mere conclusions of a committee, without an opportunity of reading the evidence upon which those conclusions are based. I am not interested in this case one way or the other, but the Senate cannot expect to dispose of it in two or three days when it has taken the committee three months to swear witnesses and reach a judgment. That would be ridiculous in any tribunal." It is strongly believed that the resignation of Senator Clark will make a vote unnecessary on this resolution, although he still declines to talk for publication.
Democratic senators have decided that the army reorganization bill contains so many objectionable features that they will not allow it to go through the senate, and notice to that effect has been served on the Republicans. Among the striking features of the army bill are provisions for making Gen. Miles lieutenant general (put in to catch Democratic votes) and Gen. Corbin major general; for the increase of the regular army and for doubling the number of cadets to West Point. Senator Jones, of Ark., the democratic leader, who never minces words when he has anything to say, declared the army bill to be full of rascality.
The Republican leaders will allow the Nicaragua canal bill to pass the House this week, simply because they saw that they could not prevent it, but their present program is to hang it up in the senate, for fear that its passage would not be pleasing to England, which is already somewhat displeased because the Nicaragua Canal Treaty has not been ratified. Still, the country is expected to believe the repeated assertions of administration men that there is no secret understanding between the McKinley administration and the English government.
Whatever the administration may be able to do in the house with the ship subsidy job, the scheme will not get through the senate at this session. The Democratic senators who opposed this scheme have received unexpected support in their fight against it from Quay's Republican friends, who intend to let Hanna, who is the most active pusher of the job, see that they resent the successful deal by which be kept Quay out of the senate. These Republican senators would probably not vote against the subsidy bill [when] put to the test, but they will probably quietly help the Democratic senators to prevent its reaching a vote, which will be practically the same thing.
Political Pot Begins to Simmer.
The Republicans of Cortland county, or those who are "after the flesh pots of Egypt," are beginning to let the voters know that they are still in existence, and that nominations, will be thankfully received. In addition to national and state officers to be chosen, Cortland county is extremely fortunate, or unfortunate, in having nearly every important office to fill at the November election, and the city will also present candidates for the suffrage of the people.
As usual the Republican candidates are doing the hustling, while the Democrats will wait for the convention to do the calling. It is said upon pretty good authority that the organization is backing Aaron Overton for sheriff. Mr. Overton was the Republican candidate for that office three years ago, but the Democrats and Independent Republicans dealt him a body blow which knocked him out in one round, Arthur Brainard defeating him by a handsome majority. Adam Hilsinger does not propose to sit idly by and see Aaron carry off the empty honor of a nomination without a fight, and it will be Aaron or Adam to the finish.
At this early day the indications point to the nomination of Stephen K. Jones for county clerk, and it need surprise no one if Mr. Jones receives the honor, as he is popular with his party and his long experience especially qualifies him for the position.
Another important office to be filled is that of district attorney, an office which Edwin Duffey has for the past three years honored to an extent not exceeded by any previous incumbent, and who, should he be a candidate for re-election, will succeed himself, no matter who might be the opposing candidate. Thos. H. Dowd was the Republican candidate three years ago, going down to defeat with the rest of that ticket, and it is said he is anxious to try the experiment a second time. John H. Murray of Cincinnatus is also casting longing eyes toward the prosecuting attorney's chair, and it is very likely one of these gentlemen will carry off the empty honor of a Republican nomination.
Our old friend, Mills G. Frisbie, is working "tooth and nail" for superintendent of the poor, but he finds some opposition from friends of other candidates. The DEMOCRAT had a lengthy good natured controversy with Mr. Frisbie last winter over certain charges current on the street, and that gentleman, who always looks upon the bright side of things, claims to have come out with flying colors.
Meanwhile the Democrats are doing a "heap of thinking," and will spring a surprise upon their friends, the enemy, next November.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIALS.
The Democrats of Cortland county have a mortgage on the offices of sheriff and district attorney and they propose to foreclose next November.
McKinley will celebrate the fourth of July at Canton with Mark Hanna and others. But Mr. Bryan's little celebration at Kansas City is likely to surpass the Canton "blow-out'' in popular interest.
It is said that the Republican organization of Cortland county will back Aaron Overton of Virgil for sheriff this year. Aaron was defeated for this office three years ago, and as the small boy would say, "he will be easy meat" for the Democracy this year.
Senator Mark Hanna has been enjoying an ante-election dream, the vision representing the success of the Republican ticket next November, provided certain states vote right. Uncle Mark does not seem to possess that degree of confidence usually attributed to him.
Many people who usually submit uncomplainingly to all sanitary regulations will sympathize with the pupils of the Unadilla Academy who have been suspended from school rather than be vaccinated. Their parents will carry the matter into the courts, and the health officers need not be surprised if a decision is obtained that vaccination is an undue interference with personal liberty.
Sig. Sautelle Coming.
In the language of the day, Sig. Sautelle's new big 25 cents shows are described as the glory crowned giants royally and transcendently surpassing all other popular price circuses. This colossal 25 cents tented amusement institution will give afternoon and evening performances in Cortland, Friday, May 11, and no one can afford to miss attending. The proprietor will not come to this town as a stranger, nor as an adventurer, but as a time tried, thoroughly tested showman of the people. His shows have never changed their names, nor has he ever perjured himself by unkept promises. On the contrary he holds every promise a sacred pledge, as chaste as it is matchless. This honorable, honest business way has advanced Mr. Sautelle's shows to the zenith of their glory and they stand today alone and preeminent. Like the sun, they are unmatchable and incomparable. All others pale into insignificance when compared to them. The owner employs only the best and highest salaried riders, tumblers, acrobats, aerialists, funny clowns, all star features, educated horses, ponies and donkeys and newest novelties to be found in all the world. As a result his mammoth water proof tent with a seating capacity of 5,000 persons, it should, as it undoubtedly will, be filled with spectators Friday afternoon and evening, May 11.
HERE AND THERE.
To-day is Arbor day.
Arbutus is blooming freely this year.
The man with the hoe is much in evidence nowadays.
The Cortland postoffice has the new [two cent] stamp books on sale.
Two new members were initiated in Cortlandville grange last Friday evening.
The bicycle ordinance was revived Tuesday and the village authorities propose to enforce it hereafter.
Before Justice Harrington to-morrow a young man will be up for examination on the charge of assaulting a young girl last Monday.
Wouldn't this be a good year for Cortland to have a genuine 4th of July celebration? Certainly the new city should begin aright.
The most unsafe sidewalk in the city is that on the southwest corner of Elm and Crandall-sts. It is certainly in a dangerous condition.
F. E. Smith was on Tuesday evening re-elected superintendent of the city schools. He is just the man Cortland wants for many years.
The Sig. Sautelle circus, which will exhibit in Cortland next Friday, will pitch its tent on the lot, corner of [Central Ave.—Ed.] Railroad and Pomeroy-sts.
Wm. J. Angell has bought of the estate of the late Thankful A. Price, the premises on the corner of Greenbush and Venette-sts., which will be occupied by his parents.
Political orators must be cautious in their utterances during the approaching presidential campaign, as it is said there are 650 000,000 dozen eggs in cold storage in this county.
Several arrests were made last week of people riding on [bicycle] sidepaths without a license. One gentleman was fined $5, another $2 and so on. A fifty-cent badge would have saved trouble and expense.
One of the best stories ever published in the DEMOCRAT, entitled "The Crime of the Century," begins with this issue, and we are sure our readers will become intensely interested in following the story from beginning to end.
Several city residents have been before the city judge since Tuesday for violating the bicycle ordinance, among them being two of our clergymen. They were fined one dollar each, the offense being riding on the sidewalks.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Townsend swallowed a safety pin on Monday, and Wednesday night, Dr. S. J. Sornberger, assisted by Drs. Edson and Ver Nooy, made an incision at the lower part of the throat and removed it.
The marriage of Floyd Milton Olds and Miss Lena Elizabeth Dalton took place Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Dalton, in Hamlin-st. Over one hundred guests were present, and after an elegant supper served by Caterer E. E. Price the bride and groom left on a bridal trip.
T. N. Leach's 22 hens are keeping their record finely, whether in village or city. Four of these hens were placed over 51 eggs in March, and came off the 10th of April with 40 chicks. These 22 hens laid in the four months ending April 30, 1,181 eggs, and yet some folks claim that Democracy is at a low ebb in Cortland.
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