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The Cortland Democrat, Friday, Dec. 27, 1901.
WIRELESS TALKING.
THE MARCONI SYSTEM IN OPERATION IN MID-OCEAN.
Two Steamships Converse One Hundred Miles Apart—Rich Woman Weds Convict—Trolley Car in a Blaze—Mammoth Slump in Standard Oil and Copper Stock—Election Ballots for Sale.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.—Further proof of the practicability of the wireless telegraph system has been afforded by the ocean liners Etruria and Umbria, which communicated with each other when a hundred miles apart.
The Etruria left Liverpool on December 7, the same day the Umbria steamed out of New York. They were 1,630 miles east northeast of Sandy Hook when they passed each other last Wednesday, or at latitude 45.17 and longitude 51.07. Five hours before that, or when they were fully 100 miles apart, the receiver on the Etruria began to click warningly.
The operator replied and then the word Umbria was slowly spelled out on the Etruria's instrument. Then followed the Umbria's location. The Etruria replied, giving her location, which showed her to be fully 100 miles away from the other vessel.
The Umbria sent her number of passengers, the fact that all was well and all the latest news from New York. The Etruria sent word of the burning of the Great Liverpool Exchange Quadrangle, which occurred on December 6, while the Etruria was lying in the Mersey.
◘ Inspired by what she thought was the will of heaven, Miss Sarah R. Mangam, a wealthy woman and prominent as a charity and church worker in Brooklyn, was married to a former convict whom she says has converted to the Baptist church. Thomas Syron, who also lived in Brooklyn, is the bridegroom.
Syron spent four and one-half years in Sing Sing, to which place he was sentenced on April 26, 1896, by Judge Hurd, the conviction being for grand larceny. A few months ago he was again arrested, and it was while in jail in connection with this offence that he met Miss Mangam.
◘ A Broadway car took fire from defective insulation last Thursday afternoon, just as it had started after taking on a crowd of passengers from a matinee. In the excitement which followed, women and children were trampled on and several fainted in the rush for safety. As the car started there was a burst of fire from the truck and a little flame shot up each side of the car. Many pedestrians shouted to the conductor, but he was too busy collecting fares to pay attention. As the car's speed increased the flames were fanned, and although scores of persons ran after it shouting for the motorman to stop, the flames were not heeded until Forty-second street was reached. Then, as the car stopped, the blaze crept up over the dry veneering on the outside and licked the windows. Some one shouted that the car was afire and the passengers rushed for the doors. The motorman, unable to understand the cause of the excitement, refused to unlock the front door until a man put his arm through the glass. Then he loosed the bolt and frightened women and children crushed through the narrow doorway, many of them falling in their haste to reach the street.
◘ The drop of $20 a share in Standard Oil stocks, making a total decline of than $50 per share in a week, makes a total shrinkage of $190,000,000 in the value of these securities since May last, when the stock sold at its high record figures.
John D. Rockefeller is credited with holding one-third of the Standard Oil company's stock, so that his loss in the slump amounts to more than $63, 000,000. The shrinkage in the value of Amalgamated Copper in the same time has been $77,500,000, a total for the two companies of $267,500,000.
◘ John R. Voortis, president of the bureau of elections, will soon advertise for bids for the half million ballots cast at the recent election. They are to be sold as waste paper, and eventually reach the paper mill. It is expected that they [will be bought up] by small dealers in job lots who will sell them off to paper manufacturers.
NEIGHBORING COUNTIES.
News Gathered and Condensed From Our Wide-Awake Exchanges.
Ten big carloads of Christmas trees were shipped from Dodgeville this week. It is estimated that about 200 carloads of Christmas trees will be used in New York city next week.
The Deposit sled factory has sold 9,000 sleds this fall.
They retail milk at eight cents a quart out in Albany.
W. J. Buell of Hamilton last week sold five grade Holstein cows for $75 each for the Chenango county farm.
J. E. Hatherington, a Cherry Valley farmer, clears between $5,000 and $6,000 on his honey bees this year.
Gas consumers in Olean are accused of tampering with the pipes and meters in such a way as to secure unregistered service. One man was arrested on the charge of burning $285 worth through illegal connections. He had two jury trials, with a disagreement in each case. There will be no further prosecution of that case.
George H. Welch, a well known printer, is now in the Oneida hospital, shedding his skin. Once in every four or five years his hide all comes off in large patches and leaves the surface with a new covering as delicate and high colored as that of new born babe. During the process he is in a dormant and nearly helpless state.
It is thought that the fire which destroyed D. D. Amidon's barns in Marcellus last Saturday morning was started by a tramp, as a man's skull was found in the ruins. A one-armed man who was selling lead pencils in the vicinity last week is missing, and as he was seen near the barn Friday night, it is supposed he went to sleep therein and perished in the fire.
A Lawyerless County.
Hamilton county, New York, enjoys the distinction of being a lawyerless county. The board of Canvassers has issued a certificate of election to T. D. Sullivan, the Democratic candidate for county judge, and he will be sworn in on January 1, 1902. A peculiarity of the courts in Hamilton county is that there are no lawyers within the boundaries of the county. Legal qualifications are not required, as the candidate elected on Nov. 5 has no acquaintance with law books, and has been a lumberman all his life. He acted as supervisor one term. The manner of conducting court is of necessity somewhat original, as the district attorney is not a lawyer and between himself and the judge some decisions are given which possibly are not fully up to the requirements of bar associations, but appeals are never taken. The judge relies on his "horse-sense" to carry him through, with the aid of any lawyers who may be attending court. Suggestions about legal points are freely received from the lawyers on either side and the judge generally decides which is the most apt to tell the truth.
THE LATE EDWIN S. CASS OF TAYLOR, N. Y.
The Democrat presents to its readers this week a fine portrait of the late Edwin S. Cass of Taylor. Mr. Cass was born in the town of Taylor April 7, 1843, his parents being Allen and Susan Cass, his mother being formerly Susan Halbert of the same town. He resided with his parents until of age. Rufus and Ruggles of Taylor; Carrie, widow of William Skinner of Homer; and Myra, now Mrs. Sherman Vedder of Lincklaen, are still living, being brothers and sisters of Edwin S. Cass. He was married to Lydia A. Maricle of Cortland, July 4, 1868. Three children were born to them, two of whom are now living, viz.: Amelia, now Mrs. Alva Lincoln of Taylor, who resides on the old homestead, and Henry of Taylor. Some years ago Mr. Cass was injured by a stroke of lightning and was never the same man afterwards. He would be sick for some time after a thunder shower had passed over, but was thought to be getting better at the time of his death, which was due to the bursting of a blood vessel. He had been hunting the same afternoon with a nephew, and died at midnight of September 10, 1898, a month and two days after the death of his brother Joseph, whose funeral he attended. He was a very quiet man in disposition and had many friends. He was a Republican in politics and had been a member of the Pitcher Baptist church for many years. His widow married Thomas Weaver of Taylor January 8, 1901.
Death of Albert Potter.
The Democrat last week briefly mentioned the death of Albert Potter, who was a former resident of Pitcher. Although it was known that he was killed in an accident, no particulars were obtainable at that time. From the Fayetteville Recorder we take the following, which fully explains the circumstances of his death:
Albert Potter and Edward Montgomery went into the woods chopping on Henry J. Knapp's farm at Lyndon, about two and one-half miles southwest of this village Tuesday morning. They felled a tree about 10:30, when it lodged against another tree. A heavy branch was broken off in the crash, and for an instant rested upon a sapling which was bent over by its weight. The sapling sprang back, hurling the branch against Potter, striking him on the forehead and crushing his skull. Potter stood on one side and Montgomery on the opposite side of the stump of the fallen tree. Death was almost instantaneous.
Albert Potter was about [27] years old, and leaves a wife and one child. He has worked the Knapp farm on shares since last spring. He came from the southern part of the state.
As soon as Mr. Knapp heard of the accident he summoned Coroner Mathews, who decided that death was accidental.
Mr. Potter was a bright, energetic and industrious young man, and his sad and sudden death when only [27] years of age is a loss as well as a great shock at all his friends. Mrs. Potter is very ill from the great shock of her husband's death. Besides the wife, there is a little child nineteen months old.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the home. Rev. Henry B. Williams officiated at the services. The remains were conveyed to Pitcher for burial this morning.
Taylor, Dec. 24.—Sackett Brooks is home from Binghamton for a two weeks stay.
The iron bridge near the blacksmith shop, which went out during the flood, it is thought can be straightened at home and he made as good as new. In the meantime a temporary bridge has been built. The road between the village and Perry's mill is being made passable this week
Fred Garner, wife and daughter of Triangle are the guests of her sister, Mrs. Arna Loope.
DeWitt Smith of Willet has taken the H. Wells' farm now occupied by Bett Oliver and Samuel Bush, the one so long occupied by Lewis Sergeant.
About 60 attended the pan-cake social at Fred Freeman's Friday sight; over $6 was realized.
Ernest Cross and Miss May Wire of this place are to be married tomorrow.
George and Will Potter went to Dewitt last Wednesday, being called there by the death of their brother "Dell," who was killed Tuesday while at work in the woods by a limb of a tree falling and hitting him upon the head, death being instantaneous. His remains were brought here Friday and interred by the side of those of his first wife. Adelbert Potter was a son of the late Nelson and Delia Potter of this place, having been born here June 19, 1872. Nearly all his life was spent in this place except three or four years when he lived in Otselic and Pitcher. Last spring he moved to Dewitt, where he has since resided.
He leaves many friends here who are saddened by the sudden and distressing accident which resulted in his untimely death. He was of a genial nature which we all shall miss so much. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Nellie Thompson, to whom he was married Nov. 7, 1894. She died April 3, 1896. His second wife was Miss May Thompson, to whom he was married in June, 1898, who survives. Besides his wife he leaves a son by his second wife, one half-brother, Frank Potter of Illinois and four brothers, George and Willard of this place, Elmer of Cincinnatus and Emmett of Lincklaen, and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Wood of this place and Mrs. Willard Brooks of Michigan.
DEATH'S HARVEST.
Three Aged Citizens of Cortland Pass to the Unknown.
Death has invaded three homes the past week and removed citizens who have been well known in business circles in Cortland, and who leave behind many friends to mourn their departure.
Henry Seymour.
On Sunday night last, Dec. 22, Mr. Henry Seymour died after an illness at several weeks at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 14 days. Mr. Seymour was at one time a prominent business man of Cortland, but for several years past ill health has prevented his taking any active part in business. He was born in Genoa, Cayuga county, and came to this county in early youth, locating at Solon. He was married Feb. 11, 1857, to Miss Zoda Eldredge of McGrawville, and one child was born to them, but he died in 1875. Since 1876 Mr. and Mrs. Seymour have lived in Cortland. Mr. Seymour was a very genial gentleman, and his friends were limited only by his acquaintances. He is survived by Mrs. Seymour, one brother and three sisters. The funeral was held on Tuesday at his late residence, No. 68 Railroad-st.
William S. Hoxie.
William S. Hoxie died very suddenly Monday afternoon at the home of Henry Kennedy, in the same house in which Mr. Hozie resided. Mr. Hoxie was born in Summerhill, Cayuga county, in 1839, and had lived in Cortland about fifteen years. He was a member of Grover Post, G. A.R., and was for some time a member of Cortlandville grange, being its secretary one or two years. He had stepped into Mr. Kennedy's apartments to see how that gentleman was, and while there he fell and expired instantly. The funeral was held yesterday at the First Baptist church, the members of Grover Post and of the W. R. C. attending in a body.
Henry Kennedy.
Mr. Henry Kennedy, a gentleman probably as well known as any citizen of Cortland, died at his home, 71 Railroad-st., Tuesday afternoon, at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 2 days. Mr. Kennedy was one of the oldest citizens of Cortland in point of residence, having lived here and on his farm near by [sic] for a period of 49 years.
He was born in the town of Lapeer, his parents being Rufus and Polly Kennedy, who came from Connecticut the early part of the nineteenth century. He bought and moved on a farm a mile and a half south of Cortland in 1853, and moved to Cortland village in 1880, living on North Church-st. one year, and since then at 71 Railroad-st. where he died.
Mr. Kennedy married Mary E. C. Davis in October, 1847. He was a gentleman of very pleasing manner, and his social disposition won him hosts of friends.
Mr. Kennedy had been in poor health for two or three years past, though able to be about the house until a few days ago, when he fell and received a shock [stroke]. He leaves a wife and two sons, Fred H. Kennedy of Boston, Mass., and Geo. H. Kennedy, deputy postmaster at Cortland. He also leaves an adopted daughter Mrs. Chas. L. Tamlin of Connersville, Ind. He was a member of the First Baptist church, and had served as trustee. He was also a trustee from the Fourth ward in 1888-9. The funeral will be held from his late residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
HERE AND THERE.
Aren't you rather glad Christmas is over?
Here's hoping that 1902 will be as prosperous for Cortland as 1901 has been.
Our obituary columns record deaths of eight persons whose average age was 79 1/2 years.
The Lehigh Valley railroad company estimates the damage to its line from the recent flood at $1,500,000.
The new electric sign in front of the Elk on Railroad-st. is one of the prettiest illuminated signs in the city.
The Loyal Circle of Kings Daughters will meet with Mrs. E. R. Wright, 16 Groton-ave. this afternoon at three o'clock.
Don't forget the great dance at the Scott Hotel next Tuesday evening. Will Roche will entertain all who attend in a royal manner, and the music will be fine.
The interior of the waiting-room of the new Lackawanna station will be a beauty, the work of decorating being far enough advanced to allow the passing of this judgment.
A. W. McNett received a handsome present of a music cabinet by the employees of the Palace Star laundry. That's the penalty for being good-looking, generous and kind.
The prospect for an early ice harvest has seemed good this week, but this is a treacherous locality so far as the weather is concerned, and no man can with safety make predictions.
About Jan 1, William Forrest, for years connected with the grocery business in this city, will open a grocery in the new Cobb store on Railroad-st. This will also be the office and headquarters of the Forrest Seed Co.
The D., L. & W. railroad company reaped quite a harvest from Normal students leaving for their homes the past week, and ex-students coming from their several temporary places of abode to their homes in Cortland.
The change in the organization of the Cortland Specialty company in no wise changes the management of the coal business at Nos. 18 and 30 Crawford-st., which as formerly will be conducted by Wallace & Hout, and they propose to continue the sale of the best quality of Lehigh Valley coal.
Talk about temptation! If a man isn't tempted to invest considerable spare change upon seeing C. F. Thompson's market as it appeared before Christmas, then he must have dyspepsia in its worst form. Wm. Blaney, the gentleman in charge, fairly outdid himself in tastily and temptingly displaying the meats, poultry and fresh vegetables, for it was one of the prettiest market scenes ever viewed in Cortland.
[The Cortland Democrat will not be copied after this issue. Our source, fultonhistory.com, does not include 1902-1903—CC editor.]
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