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The Cortland Democrat, Friday, June 16, 1899.
SCOTT, N. Y.
A History of the Town and Its Early Settlers, and Mention of Many Who are to-day Prominent as Business Men or Residents.
The town of Scott lies in the extreme northwestern part of Cortland county and comprises a portion of the old military township, No. 14, of Tully. It was formed from the town of Preble on April 14, 1815, and was named in honor of Gen. Winfield Scott. Its surface is chiefly an upland broken by two deep and narrow valleys which extend north and south through the town. In some places the declivities of the hills are steep and in some places precipitous. The eastern part is drained by Cold brook and the western part by Factory brook and Skaneateles inlet. These streams not only drain the town, but furnish excellent water power. The beautiful and picturesque Skaneateles lake borders it upon the northwestern side and is a frequent pleasure resort. The only village is Scott Center, but a post office is located at East Scott, a small hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
FIRST SETTLED IN 1799.
The first permanent settlement in the town was made in 1799. There had, however, been a rude hunter within its boundaries as early as 1795. He erected a bark shanty and lived by hunting. For a year and a half he remained the sole resident of the town. He was then joined by a half breed Indian, who is said to have come from Canada. After a few months they gathered their meager possessions together and made their way to a French trading post near Whitestown and sold their furs and at once departed for the region of the Mississippi.
During 1799 several settlements were made in Scott. Peleg Babcock, accompanied by Solomon and Asa Howard, came in from Leyden, Mass. Babcock settled on the south part of lot 82; Solomon Howard located on the northwestern part of the same lot, while Asa took up his abode a little to the east of his brother. About the same time George Denison came from Vermont and settled on the western part of the same lot. Cornish Messenger and Daniel Jakeway came from DeRuyter in 1800 and settled on lot 92.
EARLY SETTLERS IN THIS CENTURY.
In 1801 Maxon Babcock came from Leyden and settled on lot 82. About this time Gershom Richardson and his two sons-in-law by the name of Clark came from Pompey, and located on lot 71. In 1802 Henry Burdick came from Colerain, Mass., and located on lot 82. In company with John Babcock he purchased 109 acres. These gentlemen in after years became prominent and influential citizens.
Jared Babcock came to Scott in 1804 but remained only about four years. In 1809 he opened a general store at Spafford and after conducting the business at Spafford for a few years moved to Homer.
John Gillett from Norfolk, Conn., came during 1805 but did not permanently locate until 1807 or 8 when he selected one hundred acres on lot 84. Mr. Gillett afterwards became a very prominent man. He filled the office of justice of the peace for twenty years; that of supervisor and other town offices at various times; he was associate judge of the county court for fifteen consecutive years and also a member of assembly and Presidential elector.
Jacob Smith came from Delphi in 1806 and located on lot 84. In 1806 Daniel Doubleday came froth Lebanon, Conn., and located in the town of Homer. In 1809 he removed to Scott and settled on lot 105. He reared a highly respectable family and accumulated considerable property.
In 1805 Elisha Sabins and John Babcock cut and cleared a road from Scott Corners (then called Babcock's Corners) to Spafford Corners. They transported their goods to their new home on sleds and found it a hard and perilous journey. The next year Isaac Hall of the latter place passed over the road with a wagon and after purchasing a load of lumber at Babcock settlement, drew the same to his home at Spafford. This road is now a well kept highway running along the brow of the hill and at many points in plain view of the beautiful Skaneateles lake.
FIRST STORE AND HOTEL.
During the years which followed many settlers came in from various points and located in different portions of the town. The first merchant in Scott was Nathan Babcock, who opened a small store about 1806 and did a large and profitable business
The first hotel in Scott was conducted by James Babcock and was opened about 1806. The first postmaster of Scott was John Gillett who was in his day acknowledged as one of the prominent men of the town.
EARLY CHURCHES.
Public worship began in Scott about 1806 or 1807. The Close Communion Baptists, the Seventh Day Baptists, the Presbyterians and the Methodists at this time each formed separate and prosperous societies.
EAST SCOTT POST OFFICE LOCATED.
The town of Scott is divided by two ranges of hills and for the convenience of the residents of the eastern part of the town a post office was, at an early date, established at East Scott. Alvin Kellogg was named as the first postmaster. Mr. Kellogg was a cloth manufacturer and enjoyed the distinction of having as an apprentice Millard Fillmore, who afterwards became President of the United States.
FIRST SAW MILL.
The first saw mill in town was erected as early as the year 1804 by Henry Burdick. It stood on Skaneateles inlet where the flax mill now stands. The water privilege was on lot 72 and some years later was owned by George S. Green. This mill, about 1812, passed into the possession of Nehemiah Brown. He was a son-in-law of Squire Paul Babcock. Comfort Brown was the next owner of this mill and conducted the same until 1858. James Skillie and Dr. Babcock each had possession for a brief period but during the year 1863 A. L. Whiting purchased the property and converted it into a flax mill. He used it first for dressing flax but later for manufacturing tow for upholstering purposes. In 1807 John Gillett, of whom previous mention has been made, purchased one hundred acres of land on lot [81] and two or three years later erected a saw mill, this mill is now conducted by Chas. Gillett, a descendant of John Gillett, and is a well equipped and profitable mill. About the year 1835 Harlow Gillett, only son of John Gillett, built a foundry at what is now known as East Scott and for several years did a prosperous business.
JOEL GILLETT.
The foundry was afterwards burned and upon the same site has since been built a large work shop, which is owned by Joel Gillett, a son of Harlow Gillett. Mr. Gillett has established an enviable reputation as general wagon and sleigh manufacturer. He also does a large amount of custom grinding for the surrounding farmers.
ALVIN KELLOGG.
Alvin Kellogg, the first postmaster of East Scott, came to the town in 1805 and built a saw mill. His son, Silas Kellogg, followed him as owner of the homestead but the mill passed into the bands of James Bacon and later of Lewis Hazard and Hamilton Whiting. The list named gentleman for many years utilized the mill for the manufacture of flax tow. They also built a flax storehouse upon the same property. In 1817 Messenger & Kenyon built a grist mill in what is known as Lake hollow about 2 1/2 miles northwest of Scott Corners. This mill in its early days passed successively through the hands of Samuel Hardy, Case & Melville, George W. Southwick, Sylvanus Grout, George W. Southwick, Mr. Meade, Ameron & Ellis, George W. Southwick and Arthur and Anderson Grout.
About the year 1828 Luke Babcock built a grist mill about a mile west of Scott Corners. Among the early owners of this mill were Lucius Dyer, Edwin Norton, Raymond Babcock, Isaac Bellows, R. P. Babcock, J. L. & L. H. Comstock and John B. Cottrell.
Further down the valley on the road leading to Skaneateles lake, a saw mill was built at an early date by Jonathan Scott. In 1830 the same gentleman built an oil mill. This has always been held as the property of the Scott family. About 1865 a heavy freshet took away the saw mill and also carried away three thousand bushels of flax seed. Ransom Scott, the descendant of Jonathan Scott, built a distillery near the saw mill about 1863. The building was afterward burned.
Greeley Cady and brothers built a steam saw mill on the east shore of Skaneateles lake about 1883 and this mill still does a nourishing business.
This constitutes the mills upon the Skaneateles Inlet in this direction, but north of the village several mills were built at an early date. A. Babcock built one of these in 1833. This mill was afterwards owned by Childs & Hazard and is now the property of E. W. Childs. Another mill now stands in that portion of the village known as the seventh day settlement and is owned by F. M. Hazard. It is fully equipped as a saw mill and for the manufacture of flax products in all varieties.
FIRST TOWN OFFICERS.
The first town meeting in the town of Scott was held at the school house near Paul Babcock's on Tuesday March 5, 1816, and the following officers were elected:
Supervisor—Peleg Babcock.
Town Clerk—David Harris.
Assessors—Paul Babcock, Henry Babcock, Holly Maxon.
Commissioners of Highways—George Frink, Ansel Wilcox, Henry Burdick.
Poor Masters—George Frink, Benjamin Pelton.
Constable and Collector—Irving Boles.
Commissioners of Public Schools—Paul Babcock, Benjamin Pelton, David Harris.
School Commissioners—Paul Babcock, Ezra Babcock, Jabez Barber.
School Inspectors—John Gillett, Ephriam Babcock, David Harris.
It was voted at this meeting that $25.00 should be raised for the support of the poor.
When the call for soldiers came in 1860 a ready response was seen in Scott and many brave men went forth to battle for the preservation of the Union.
SUPERVISORS.
The following gentlemen have at different times acted as supervisor of the town of Scott: John Gillett, Aaron Brown, Alvin Kellogg, John Barber, Anson L. Whiting, Geo. M. Niles, Nathan Salisbury, Ransom Scott, Chauncey W. Bierce, Isaac S. Jackson, Joseph Atwater, A. W. Clark, Hammond A. Cottrell, S. A. Childs, Edmund P. Spencer, S. A. Knapp, Cyrus S. Kellogg, Jeremiah G. Alvord. Raymond P. Babcock, Isaac M. Bellows, Phineas Hutchins, Dwight K. Cutler, John D. Cottrell, E. D. Crosley, William A. Niver, W. H. Morgan, E. H. P. Potter, Mills G. Frisbie, E. W. Childs, H. I. Whiting, John L. Vincent, Wm. J. Cottrell, and F. A. Crosley. This list may not include all those who have at some time represented the town of Scott, but it is supposed to be as nearly a complete list as can be secured.
EARLY MERCHANTS.
The first merchant in town was Nathan Babcock, who conducted a store on the ground now occupied by the Scott Hotel. Mr. Babcock, besides conducting a general store, was at one time engaged in school teaching at the Corners. In 1838, George Ross built s store in Scott and in company with George Atwater commenced business. They carried a full line of general merchandise which was in general use at that early date. They were followed by Wm. Alvord, P. H. Van Schaick, Welch & Howells. Dr. Ira Babcock, Martin Knapp, Miles Bierce, Sanford Kinney, Wm. H. Alvord and Philander Knight. The store building at the foot of the hill and across from the hotel was built in 1865 by Hon. Raymond P. Babcock. Isaac N. Bellows traded here for some time. In 1872, S. R. McConnell purchased this building and until the time of his death, which occurred about seven years ago, conducted the business at this store. After the death of Mr. McConnell the business was for five years conducted by his daughters.
Two years ago the store was closed and Mrs. McConnell and daughters are now living in Cortland. Mr. McConnell was a man highly respected by all who knew him and by his careful attention to business he had for many years enjoyed a profitable trade. His daughters, who for many years, had assisted their father, had become so conversant with the trade that after his death, which occurred in 1892, they continued the business with marked success. One of Mr. McConnell's daughters is now the wife of James Nolan, General Manager of the Cortland Telephone Exchange. Elijah Niver conducted a general store some years previous to the war of 1861 and 1862.
Other merchants who have been located at Scott at various times are Tinkham & Churchill, S. C. Stillman, Anson I. Whiting and H. I. Whiting.
The harness trade was early established in the village by Jerry Jones and Hiram Herrick. John H. Chandler afterwards engaged in this business and continued in it for many years. He was followed by Wm. H. Morgan in 1866. Mr. Morgan was a skillful workman and continued the business until he was elected county clerk in 1885, when be removed to Cortland. He satisfactorily filled the office of county clerk and at the expiration of his term opened a harness shop in Cortland. He now occupies a very pleasant store on Railroad-st., and has established a very prosperous business. Mr. Morgan was a soldier in the war of 1861 and served his country with courage and bravery.
PHYSICIANS.
The first physician in town was Dr. Huntington. Dr. Whiting was also an early practitioner in Scott, but many years ago removed to the west. Dr. Stowell, Dr. Phineas H. Burdick, Dr. Ira L. Babcock, Dr. Maxon, Dr. Wm. M. Truman, Dr. Hazlett Wilcox, Dr. Clarke Hubbard, Dr. Waters, Dr. D. C. Sydney and Dr. Irvin Truman were at one time located in Scott.
Thus briefly we have endeavored to mention some of those who in the early history of the town contributed to its present success and we now pass to speak of those who have more recently been connected with the prosperity of the town of Scott.
CHURCHES.
Two churches, the S. D. B. and Methodist, flourish in the town. The pastor of the S. D. B. church, Rev. B. F. Rogers, has for many years been a resident of Scott, and has won a host of friends by his kindly ways and noble christian character. The pastor of the Methodist church, Rev. L. Heinmiller, is also a man of sterling qualifications and well liked by the people of the town.
SCHOOLS.
Two schools are conducted in the village of Scott and are under the care of Miss Hattle Landphere and Miss Edith Harvey.
I. O. O. F.
Scott lodge, No. 781, I. O. O. F., was instituted November 8, 1897, with twenty-five members. The lodge is now in a flourishing condition and has a membership of about 45. The following are the officers at the present time: N. G., H. J. Ball; U. G., E. W. Childs; Rec. Sec, D. J. Cottrell; P. Sec., Elam Clark; Treas., G. M. Cottrell.
TOWN OFFICERS.
The officers of the town of Scott at present are as follows:
Supervisor—Fred A. Crosley.
Town Clerk—Merton A. Whiting.
Justices—Samuel D. Ames, Geo. F. Barber, Wm. N. Babcock, Edwin P. Burdick, Geo. S. Green.
Commissioner of Highways.—Edwin W. Slocum.
Assessors—F. B. Tinkham, Horace B. Stevens, Elam E. Clark.
Collector—James H. Pratt.
Overseer of Poor—D. D. L. Burdick.
Constables—Ira J. Barber, A. D. Foster, James Fenton, J. W. Babcock, Chas. Clark.
HIRAM BABCOCK.
Among the prominent men of the town who have recently died, we speak of Hiram Babcock, who for nearly 85 years was a resident of Scott. Mr. Babcock was a blacksmith by trade and for over 58 years conducted a shop in the town. He was the father of several sons, all of whom are respected citizens. He died in 1894 at the advanced age of 85 years.
SOLOMON CLARK.
Solomon Clark, who recently died, was born in Scott about 1825. Mr. Clark was a continuous resident of Scott and resided upon a portion of the old homestead. The farm is now owned by his widow, Mrs. Eusebla Clark, and an only son, Chas. S. Clark, who is now one of the representative young men of the town. Mr. Clark, by industry and careful management, had accumulated a considerable amount of property. Kind and noble, he was beloved by all who knew him. (The writer well remembers the many words of kindly advice which he received during a winter's sojourn with his family.)
CLARK BROTHERS.
Elisha Clark and Dwight Clark, brothers of Solomon Clark, were also constant residents of the town of Scott. They, too, resided upon a portion of the large tract which was purchased at an early date by their father. Elam Clark, a son of Elisha Clark, still resides upon the homestead and is actively identified with the business interests of Scott. At the death of his father, he came into possession of considerable property, which he handles with great care.
HON. SAMUEL A. CHILDS.
Hon. Samuel A. Childs was born in Owego, Tioga county. January 25, 1830. His early education was obtained at the public schools and at Cortland academy. At the age of twenty years he commenced the work of teaching, which he successfully followed for several years. Mr. Childs has been a very prominent man. He has represented his town as supervisor for ten years and was chairman of the board in 1877. In 1879-80 he represented Cortland county at Albany and served upon many important committees. Mr. Childs is highly respected by all who know him.
WM. N. BABCOCK.
Among the present business men of Scott we speak with pleasure of Wm. N. Babcock, who was born in Scott in 1847. Mr. Babcock's early education was obtained at the schools of his native town. When a young man he entered the shop of his father, Hiram Babcock, and learned the trade of blacksmith. Twenty-two years ago Mr. Babcock opened the shop where he is now located and has by careful attention to details built up a large and profitable business among the farmers of Scott and surrounding towns. Mr. Babcock is also a veterinary surgeon of a high order and has a large practice in Cortland, Onondaga and Cayuga counties. His sound judgment upon diseases of the horse and cow has always been in a large measure responsible for his remarkable success as a veterinary. Mr. Babcock was married November 13, 1867, to Miss Olive J. Babcock, a daughter of Hon. Raymond P. Babcock. Two children have been the result of this union, George, born March 28, 1869, and M. Genevieve, born October 14, 1875. George died at the age of seven and one-half years. Miss M. Genevieve, now a beautiful and accomplished young lady, is at home with her parents. She recently graduated at the Cortland State Normal school with high honors. Mr. Babcock has held various offices in his town. For eight years he was town clerk and is now serving his second term as justice of the peace.
HENRY HAZARD.
Among the prominent men of twenty years ago we find Henry Hazard, father of F. M. Hazard. Mr. Hazard was for fifty years a resident of Scott and actively engaged in various lines of business. He was for some time largely interested in the flax business.
HON. RAYMOND P. BABCOCK.
Among the prominent men of Scott who have recently passed away, we speak of Hon. Raymond P. Babcock, who for many years resided in Lake Hollow, near the head of Skaneateles lake. Mr. Babcock was largely interested in the growth of the town and at various times built a grist mill, store and several substantial houses in Scott. He also built a very fine residence at Moravia. For many years Mr. Babcock represented his town as supervisor, and in 1867 was a member of the state legislature.
F. M. HAZARD.
F. M. Hazard was born in Scott in 1845, and has continuously resided in the town. Mr. Hazard was the son of Henry Hazard, and by trade a millwright. For twenty years he has been largely engaged in the purchase and manufacture of flax products; he also handles lumber extensively; he now owns a flax and saw mill and is one of the foremost business men of the town. Mr. Hazard enjoys the distinction of being the under-sheriff of the county, and is a very popular officer. He is a prominent mason and belongs to the following orders: Homer Lodge, 352, F. & A. M., Cortland Commandery, No. 50, K. T., Zyira Temple, Utica, N. Y., A. A. O. N. M. S. In politics Mr. Hazard is a Democrat and an influential one too.
E. W. CHILDS.
E. W. Childs was born in Scott in 1854. His early education was obtained at the schools of his native town and at Homer academy. Since leaving school he has been actively engaged in farming and the purchase and manufacture of flax; he also speculates largely in cattle and horses. He now conducts two large farms and two flax mills. Mr. Childs employs more labor than any other two men In the town. In politics be is a staunch Republican and has several times represented his town as supervisor.
H. I. WHITING.
H. I. Whiting was born in Scott in 1839 and was a son of Anson L. Whiting. Mr. Whiting early engaged in the flax business and invented the first brake for the manufacture of green tow for upholstering purposes. In 1888 Mr. Whiting took possession of the store, which he conducted until 1894. For several years previous to 1894 his son, Merton A. Whiting, was associated with him in business. Mr. Whiting is a strong Republican and for five years represented his town as supervisor. In 1894, desiring to retire from active labor, he sold his business to his son Merton, who still conducts the same. Mr. Whiting is one of the directors of the Homer National bank.
MERTON A. WHITING.
Merton A. Whiting was born in Scott June 26, 1868. His early education was obtained at the common schools of his native town and at Homer academy. For some years Mr. Whiting was employed as clerk in his father's store, and later as partner. In 1894 he purchased the stock of goods and has since conducted the business. In February, 1894, Mr. Whiting was elected town clerk and still holds the office. In October, 1897, he was appointed post master by President McKinley and has given the greatest satisfaction to both parties. He carries a full line of dry goods, groceries and general shelf goods.
Mr. Hallie Alvord is employed as clerk in the store, and also runs a delivery wagon on the road.
ERNEST M. CLARK.
Ernest M. Clark was born in Sempronious, but since 1864 has resided in Scott. Seven years ago Mr. Clark took possession of the meat market opposite the hotel and has since conducted a first-class place of business.
C. C. CLARK.
C. C. Clark was born in Friendship, Alleghany county, February 23, 1858, and came to Scott in 1885. In company with Alfred Stillman he purchased the general merchandise stock of Stennett Stillman and for a short time conducted the business. Mr. Clark then purchased the interest of Mr. Stillman and has since managed the store alone. He carries a full line of dry goods, groceries and shelf hardware. He is also agent for the Oliver plow, and the Standard Harrow company's goods.
WILLIAM J. ROCHE.
William J. Roche, proprietor of the Scott hotel, is a native of Truxton. He is by trade a wagon maker and for seven years previous to coming to Scott he was engaged in that business in Cortland. Six years ago he came to Scott and purchased the hotel which property he has greatly improved. In every way has he prospered and several valuable properties not acknowledge him as landlord. All have been put in the best possible condition and are a credit to the town. This spring the hotel was repapered throughout and freshly painted, inside and out, besides many improvements being made till it is now most thoroughly up-to-date in every respect. There is a large ball room on the third floor where the ever popular Scott hotel dances are held, while the new dining room will seat 160 people at once. There is splendid running spring water at convenient places about the hotel and for the bar pumps. And, by the way, Mr. Roche has just put in an elegant new Brunswick-Blake-Collender bar and fixtures complete with a mirror 4x4 1/2 feet in size. Mrs. Roche and competent assistants look out for the cuisine which is excellent. Last fall Mr. Roche was known as the "Cabbage King." He handled nearly 300 tons at prices ranging from $12.50 in the early season to $40 later on. This year he will raise about 25 acres of cabbage. He works over 200 acres, having leased the Griffin and Landphere farms.
DR. H. J. BALL.
Dr. H. J. Hall was born in Cortland August 12, 1868, and was the son of Dr. Jay Ball. He was educated at the Cortland Normal, from which institution he graduated in 1887. He is a graduate of the New York Homeopathic Medical college and hospital class of 1890 and received one year's training at Ward's Island hospital. For three years Dr. Ball practiced medicine in New York city, and in 1894 came to Scott, where he has built up a substantial and fast increasing practice. The doctor is a Democrat and takes an active interest in the affairs of the town and county.
GEO. W. WINCHESTER.
Geo. W. Winchester was born Chautauqua county, in 1838. January 7, 1862, Mr. Winchester enlisted in the 15th U. S. Infantry, and was mustered in at Newport, Kentucky. He served for three years and was wounded at the battles of Shiloh and Mission Ridge. For the last ten years he has resided in Scott and is a farmer.
J. H. STOKER.
J. H. Stoker was born in Homer, but for 45 years has been a resident of Scott where he is engaged in farming. He also owns a blacksmith shop which he rents.
CHAS. S. CLARK.
Among the prominent farmers of the town we wish to mention Chas. S. Clark, who owns, in company with his mother, a beautiful farm in the western part of the town. The buildings are new and commodious and the farm well kept and productive.
WATSON J. BLACK.
Watson J. Black owns two large farms near the Homer line and has by industry accumulated a liberal amount of property.
WM. BROWN.
Wm. Brown owns a largo farm on the hill south-west of Scott Corners.
E. F. PICKETT.
E. F. Pickett owns and in company with his son, W. W. Pickett, conducts a large farm on Brake Hill.
D. K. CUTLER.
Ex-supervisor D. K. Cutler now owns and in company with his son works a very large and fertile farm near the Homer line on the west road. Mr. Cutler has been for many years a prominent man in his town and the county at large. He was supervisor several years and also represented the county as superintendent of the poor.
MILLS G. FRISBIE.
Mills G. Frisbie now holds the office superintendent of the poor, and also owns and conducts a very fertile farm on the east road, about one and one-half miles south of Scott.
HARLOW G. UNDERWOOD.
Among the older residents of Scott we speak with pleasure of Harlow G. Underwood, who for many years has been a prominent farmer at East Scott.
AUGUSTUS T. PECK.
Augustus T. Peck, who was born in Scott in 1821, and who has resided upon the same farm ever since, has by careful attention acquired a comfortable property and now lives in a large and beautiful home on Brake Hill.
AUSTIN BROWN.
Austin Brown was born in Scott in [1838] and with the exception of one year has always resided in the town. He owns a large and fertile farm about two miles from Scott Corners, but lives in the village and enjoys to the fullest extent the results of his labors.
PERRINE ANTHONY.
Perrine Anthony was born in Scott in 1840, upon the same farm where he now resides. Mr. Anthony has by industry and hard work become possessed of a liberal amount of this world's goods.
INVENTED BARB WIRE.
Scott is the home of a very modest gentleman of 70 years who cares nothing for newspaper or other notoriety and seeks to be entirely unnoticed. He is William Donason Hunt, the inventor of barb wire, whose patents were contested in the highest courts for years. His grandfather was one of the very early settlers and Mr. Hunt was born in Scott.
PROMINENT FARMERS.
Other prominent farmers in Scott are E. H. P. Potter, Lewis S. Hazard, Edwin Barber, Lavinus Tinkham, Lafayette Tinkham, Porter Brown, D. Mahoney, James Sweeny, Oscar Fisher, George Jones, Fred Van Denburg, Joseph Pickett, Elias Frisbie, W. J. Cottrell, N. A. Kinney, J. D. Spencer, Mrs. Griffin, E. H. P. Potter, J. Hazard, Samuel Stoker, Nelson Hall, James Newman, Dan Cottrell, Cottrell Brothers, Barber Brothers, Byron Bierce, Reuben Butts, P. H. Brown & Son, Wardell Burden, Geo. Burden, F. D. Tinkham, Geo. Vincent, John Mourin, Andrew Babcock, Geo. S. Green, Riley Grinnell.
Messrs. J. E. Babcock, Eugene Whitcomb and Ed Barber are largely engaged in the culture and sale of strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.
D. D. L. BURDICK.
D. D. L. Burdick has for many years conducted the undertaking business at Scott. Mr. Burdick is highly respected and receives a fair share of the business of the town.
JOHN COTTRELL.
Among the prominent men who have recently passed away we desire to speak of John Cottrell, who for many years was a resident of the town of Scott. He owned a large amount of real estate was considered the wealthiest man in town.
E. D. CROSLEY.
E. D. Crosley, who owns and conducts a large farm, is also a practicing attorney of Cortland county, and is frequently seen at county and supreme court. He and his son, Supervisor F. C. Crosley, are associated in the farming business and are both prominent men of the town.
The residents of Scott are largely engaged in dairying and grain raising. Their farms are among the best to be found in Cortland county and speak well for the industry and ability of its inhabitants.
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THE TREES MUST GO.
NEW ORDINANCE AGAINST PEDDLERS.
The Village Board Meeting—Trees in Main-st. Ordered Cut Down—New Smoke Protectors For Firemen.
The action of the board of trustees Monday evening in ordering all trees in front of business places in Main-st. to be removed has been the subject of much comment since that time, opinion being divided as to the wisdom of their action. The old stately elms from the Court-st. corner south, and the one in front of Chas. F. Brown's drug, store, have for years sheltered pedestrians from the sun's rays, and have been the pride of the owners for a generation.
The spirit of improvement, however, is abroad in the land, and it has struck Cortland with a force that is irresistible. Main-st. especially has for the past year undergone a transformation that astonishes every one familiar with its condition previous to that time, and the owners of property in that business thoroughfare are continuing the good work by laying handsome broad walks. This seems to necessitate the removal of the trees, or at least the board considers that the street will present a prettier appearance if these obstructions are removed, Personal service was Monday evening ordered only on the owners of the Schermerhorn block, but there was a tacit understanding that at the next meeting of the board all trees in front of business blocks in Main-st. would be ordered removed.
Another important matter was precipitated by the presentation of the following petition:
"The undersigned, inhabitants, residents and business men of the village of Cortland, hereby respectfully request your honorable board, in pursuance of subdivision 5 and 12 of section 6, title 4 of the charter of the village of Cortland, to make, establish and pass an ordinance or by law, prohibiting or restricting the hawking of goods, wares, merchandise or produce of any kind upon the streets, sidewalks or public grounds. All of which is respectfully submitted."
The petition was signed by Chas. W. Stoker, Price & Co., H. E. Andrews, H. M. Hopkins, Palace Confectionery Co., Chas. Baldwin, Clark & Angell, Palmer & Co., J. W. Brown, D. J. Latimer, Meecham & Masters, F. Schellinger, E. F. Cotton, A. B. Fazier, Mott & Champlin, Harris & Moore, G. F. Beaudry, L. D. Garrison, F. N. Cobb & Co., C. F. Thompson, Hollister Bros., H. B. Hubbard, W. H. Angell.
After considerable discussion a motion was made, that an ordinance be passed prohibiting the sale of goods, wares, merchandise, fruits, meats and vegetables or property of any kind without a license, except farm produce offered for sale by persons raising the same, or fruit grown in Cortland county, and sales made under any judgment, execution or authority conferred by statute.
A license fee of from $1 to $25 a month, at the discretion of the president was fixed, and any violation of the ordinance was made a misdemeanor.
Upon the passage of the ordinance Messrs. Wood and Thompson voted aye, and Messrs. White and Sprague voted nay. President Holden broke the tie by voting aye. The ordinance goes into effect July 1.
Chief A. J. Barber of the fire department asked the board to buy six smoke protectors for the use of the firemen and the request was compiled with.
A large number of walks were ordered rebuilt and repaired, and a new stone crosswalk was voted for Argyle place. Messrs. Holden and Thompson were appointed a committee to confer with R. Bruce Smith in regard to raising a walk in Argyle place.
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The firm of Barnum & Bugbee, job printers, has been dissolved, Mr. Bugbee retiring.
Street Commissioner Patrick Dowd has caused the heavy bulge in the pavement at the junction of Railroad and Greenbush-st. to be taken out and the brick laid to grade.
The coal trains on the D., L. & W. railroad, which until two years ago went north at 9 o'clock in the evening, but since that time have been abandoned, have begun running again.
The Cortland Union Bee Keepers' association will hold its spring meeting and basket picnic at the residence of B. H. Knapp, on the road leading from Cortland to East Homer on Saturday, June 24.
Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Cleary have issued invitations to the wedding of their daughter, Miss Minnie Francis, to Mr. Seymour Phillip Bloomfield, which will occur at St. Mary's church next Monday morning, June 19.
The village policemen have decided by lot the order in which they may take their vacations, the drawing resulting as follows: 1, Chief Parker; 2, Corcoran; 3, Smith, 4, Gooding; 5, Nix. The vacations will begin soon after July 4.
The W. C. T. U. will serve ice cream and cake in the Wells' block on Saturday evening, June 17, from 6 until 10 o'clock. All lovers of fine ice cream come and have a good time and thus help a good cause. Cream and cake 10 cents.
Don't miss purchasing an Elmira Telegram next Sunday morning replete with well written stories, the most interesting of which being from the pen of Cortland's versatile writer, Clayton H. Buell. Tom Howard's aerial rides continued.
