v.-:-v.- BBt,-' wTv I i B' ^ W"' ■'''''" I?* p' ''''EM J^' -:: m * . 4-^ ^V ■•^^■: 2<»>^ :.<*?' ^ .^^fe^I f CG 5 \AJ43 -f- CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY ' i0 FROM Date Due MAff^ ^^mt ^H\Y J ,aa'"iftiiff gp^*S^ JJ*A*#..V..- , '*' MfliMP! ~ lyyu '1 MW25' 94 % IN THE^HELDERBERGHS — PICNIC ON KANJEARAGORE. Rev. George W. Hemperly, March 1877 to March 1884. Rev. Willis S. Hinman, July 1884 to June 1888. Rev. William E. Hull, Aug. T888to March 1893. Rev. William H. Singley, D.D., March 1893 to Sept. 1893. Rev. ThomasT. Everett, D.D., Oct. 1893— pres- ent incumbent. This, in outline, is the history of Zion's Luther- an Church up to its centennial anniversary which was duly celebrated Aug. 20-28, 1893. Of the centennial exercises the Lutheran Observer had this to say: "The exercises began on Sunday morning and the evenings of the following week were devoted to services in the interest of the various organizations of the church. The crown- ing event of the anniversary was the banquet held in Union Hall. On six large tables running the entire length of the hall, and one placed at their head for special guests, over four hundred covers were laid amid beautiful flowers; and when the New York. He was born in Peekskill, West- chester county, and subsequently removed with his parents to New York city, where he resided until he passed his majority. He comes of old Dutchess county stock of a sturdy and thrifty type. Before he became of age he was placed with J. and E. Brooks, of the New York Even- ing Express, when that newspaper was printed on the corner of Wall and Nassau streets. There he received his first lessons in journalism, a pro- fession which he successfully followed in New York and Pittsburgh. In i863 he retired from newspaper life and entered the Christian ministry. After a course of instruction in one of the oldest and best theological seminaries in this country, he became a popular pastor and preacher in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. In i88i the degree of Doctor of Divinity, causa honoris, was con- ferred upon him by the Washington and Lee university of Virginia. In 1 883 he was tendered the post of private secretary by Governor Pattison, COBLESKILL AND VICINITY 17 of Pennsylvania, which he filled with high accept- ability. The same year he was elected Recorder of the State Board of Pardons, which oifice he held for the full quadrennial period. As a preacher he reveals culture, earnest thought, genuine humanity and a deep love of the truth. On the lecture platform he is a lecturer, not a preacher. He displays his resources to advantage ; is mag- netic, humorous, eloquent and popular. He understands the art of putting an audience en rapp»rt with himself. Everybody who has heard him speaks in his praise. He is unpretentious, generous-souled, full of sterling integrity, level- headed, and stands squarely on his own merit among men. Socially he is a courteous, genial, communicative, witty and dignified gentleman. He possesses a good brain, a generous heart, a large manhood, a ripe Christian character and takes a broad-guage view of men and things." ary, i888, and has continued to the present time. The board of present officers are: C. H. Shaver, president, J. H. Tator, vice-president, and D. C. Dow, cashier; who with Orville Hodge and Judge "Watson Lamont constitute the board of five directors. The First National Bank. A Sound Financial Institution with A Large Surplus. This bank was organized in February, 1864, with a capital of $100,000. The incorporators were the leading business men and financiers of the county, men of means and ample individual credit. The business of the bank was conducted on conservative lines and each succeeding annual statement has shown a marked gam in its re- sources, until at the present time its surplus and undivided profits are in excess of that of the other institutions of the county combined, viz. -. $100,000. Eleven years afterwards, in 1875, when >«»^ '*^x^ FIRST NATIONAL BANK, MAIN AND GRAND STREETS. D. C. Dow became cashier, the deposits amounted to $80,000. To-day they are about $470,000. The first'jiboard of directors were: Charles 'Courter, president; Minard Harder, C. H. Shaver, Alonzo Wakeman and J. R. Herrick. Mr. Shaver is the only one of that board who is a director at the present time and has been continually from the first. Stanton Courter was the first cashier. Charles Courter was succeeded as president in 1879 t)y J- ^- Herrick, father of Judge D. Cady Herrick, of Albany. Next was Charles H. Shaver, who assutned the duties of that position in Jann- James H. Crandall, well known in the state as a representative republican and a leading citizen of Cobleskill, is retired from mercantile business, in which he made a success, but is not altogether relieved of considerable property interests which occupy much of his time. He was born in Charleston, Montgomery copnty. May I, 1834, and began teaching district school early in life, at the same time taking tuition classes from which he realized more than from the then meagre salary paid teachers. His firsjt extensive in- vestment was in a farm, where for two years he followed that call- ing. On April 19, i86r, he retired from farm life and on February 3, 1863, opened a general mercantile business at Sloansville, Schoharie county. Disposing of this on April 14, 1882, he soon after went west. From that time up to the present he has been more or less interested in prosperous ventures in Iowa and Nebraska, which have called him west year after year. These in- cluded the erection and operation of grain elevators and not a few real estate transactions, all of which have developed through the foresight, business tact and good judgment of Mr. Crandall himself, until now they represent large valuations. In 1884 he located his home in Cobleskill, where he has more generally been useful and active in his party — one of the counselors and leaders of apolitical minority in the county — and has become more widely known as one of the party lieutenants in the state. He represented the Harrison administration in the Cobleskill post-office, serving from April 17, i88g, until after Cleveland's inauguration in 1893 — a full term. He is .usually on the county and dis- trict committees and a delegate to the various conventions. For many years he was secretary of the county committee, and for two terms a member of the board of supervisors. He repre- sented the local congressional district in the i8 HISTORICAL SOUVENIR Republican National Spell Binders' Association, which was organized in New York, after Mr. ikarrison's election, with Chauncey M. Depew at its head. He was married in 1888 to Kate B. Wakefield, his first wife who was Amanda L. Schuyler, having then been dead several years. There are five children living, all well situated, viz. . Mrs. W. P. Carpenter of Des Moines, Iowa, the wife of a prosperous miller and finan- cier; Mrs. D. F. Wilbur of Oneonta, whose husband, congressman-elect for the 21st dis- Mr. Borst has been identified with all measures of public interest and for the public good, par- ticularly with the success of the Agricultural Association, of which he is the treasurer and has been for 18 years. He began trade with Gran- ville Rockefeller, at Barnerville, and was subse- quently clerk for H. I. Willsey at E. Cobleskill. He was then with the firm of Johnston & Field, Cooperstown, and afterwards in the clothing busi- ness at Schoharie which he sold out to Joseph W. Taylor. He was with Lament & Mead, a whole- ENTRANCE AND GROUNDS COBLESKILL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. trict of this state, is extensively engaged in rais- ing fancy stock and is one of the most extensive farm proprietors in the state; W. J. Crandall, of Firth, Nebraska, who is interested in grain and milling operations, and Miss Jennie B. Crandall a graduate (1895) of the Boston Conservatory of Music. One child, Nellie B., died in her twenty- eighth year. Slartin D. Borst, a village trustee, member of that board for the past twelve years, and president of the water board from its first organization, wag born on a farm in the town of Cobleskill, Oct. 27, 1840. His business in groceries is one of the longest standing in the village, he having been located at his present place for seventeen years. sale notion house at Albany, and for two years was a member of the firm of George Kennedy & Co., wholesale dry goods. About 23 years ago he in company with Mr. E. S. Ryder, opened the "Regulator" at Cobleskill under the firm name of Borst & Ryder. Tnis business continued five years; afterwards for one year he was one of the firm of Shaver & Borst, grocers. Then began his business career alone which he continued success- fully for the past 17 years. Mr, Borst is a 32d degree Mason, for many years' Master of the Cobleskill Lodge, No. 394, and High Priest of the John L. Lewis Chapter, No. 229 ; also member of the De Witt Clinton Council and of Temple Com- mandery No. 2, of Albany. Mrs. M. D. Borst is the daughter of Halsey Bailey of Schoharie. Corey H. Borst, the eldest of the children, is in the grocery business at Oneonta. Myria and Florence are at school. Jerry 'Widom.eii, the grocer on West Main st. , opened his place of business March i, i8gi, putting in a large stock of groceries, crockery and wall paper. He has succeeded to a large trade, serving his customers in a conscientious manner and mak- ing friends through his eminently fair dealing. He was born in Eminence, Feb. 20, 1856, and dur- ing the early part of his life followed the calling of blacksmith, being engaged in that business for a few years with his brother. On Sept. 15, 1879, he married Miss Kate, the daughter of Stephen Hitchcock of North Blenheim. Mr. Widomen since coming to Cobleskill has launched out in a considerable business, which bids fair to rival older houses. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, the Good Templars and the Red Men. COBLESKILL AND VICINITY 19 Cobleskill Agricultural Society The History of One of the Most Successful THE State. Agricultural Organizations in 1»/HENEVER any organization is created, ■ ■ established and maintained which has for its object the betterment of mankind, it deserves the sympathy, encouragement and support of every right-minded person. The Cobleskill Agri- cultural Society comes prominently under the classification which we have mentioned. From its inception it has enthusiastically and energetically labored to promote the best interests of agricul- ture, horticulture and the household and mechanic arts, and so pronounced has been its success that it has permanently and indelibly fastened itself into the history of the county. The project of establishing an agricultural society had for some time been considered. The Coble- skill Index had for two years advocated the enter- prise. A number of public-spirited gentlemen labored unitedly in the same direction. At a meeting of citizens held at Hotel Augustan Feb. 19, 1876, Peter Lawyer was made chairman and G. W. Bellinger secretary. John Van Schaick stated the object of the meeting. Messrs. M. Cohn, J. J. Dickinson, G. W. Bellinger and Jas. A. Warner were appointed a committee on permanent organization. John Van Schaick, Charles Holmes and John S. Pindar were appointed a committee on articles of association and by-laws. Marcus Angle, David S. Mann and Clinton Nethaway were appointed a committee on expense. A circular letter signed by M. Cohn, J. J. Dickinson, M. D. Borst. Jas. A. Warner and G. W. Bellinger called for a mass meeting in Opera Hall, March 4, 1876. This meeting was largely attended. The proposed constitution was presented. Beside the gentle- men whose names we have mentioned there were present, and taking part in the proceedings, J. M. Foster, Richmondville ; L. H. Jackson, Sharon Springs; P. A. Angle, Carlisle; M. W. Stevens, Sloansville, Henry Smith, J. S. Knox, Jared Van Wagenen, Severenes Brown and others. Permanent organization was effected and W. C. Lamont was elected president, G. W. Bellinger, secretary, and M. Cohn, treasurer. At another meeting, held in Opera Hall on July 8, the by-laws were adopted. And thus a giant was born. The date of the first fair was Sept. 20, 21 and 22, 1876. The Eldridge track was leased. There was not a building on the grounds. A tent was hired, under which all exhibits were displayed, excepting live stock. Thus, without a dollar capital stock paid in, simply the honor, integrity and right motives of those in management, the Cobleskill Agricultural Society presented itself to the public. From the begin- ning it was understood that every dollar of in- debtedness incurred, either in way of necessary expenses or in premiums offered, should be paid, even to the last cent. There never was a thought of payment of premiums on per cent, according to loss, as is customary in such cases. There was good faith on the part of those in management — dollar for dollar and a fair, square deal at all times. The principle of liberality in dealing with the public has been a characteristic of the society from its inception, and it rules in the manage- ment of to-day. The Cobleskill Agricultural Society has experienced unparalleled success — there never has been a failure. The display, the management and the attendance have told the story. Ground^ have been purchased and beautified; buildings have been erected, debts have all been paid and there is money in the treasury. There is no abatement of interest, and the society has not yet reached the full measure of its strength and usefulness. All this has been accomplished without the aid of out- side help, Not a cent of money from the state nor an eleemosynary dollar has the society ever re- ceived. It stands solely upon its own merits, striving always to faithfully serve the public and to make men better and happier. The last annual, in all essentials which constitute a success- ful exhibit, eclipsed all its predecessors, and that is saying a very great deal. It was an astonisher! The officers are already astir, and even now measures are being instituted, having for their object a " bigger and better" fair than the exhibit of last year. The date of the next fair is Sept. 23, 24, 25 and 26, 1895, and until after that time just what the record will be can only be conjecture. Judging by the past it cannot fail of satisfying the most exacting. The list of officers for the year 1895 is as follows : President— O. F. Nelson. First Vice-President — Stanton Osterhout. Directors — O. F. Nelson, Stanton Osterhout, Marcus Angle, D. C. Dow, J. J. Dickinson, G. W. Bellinger, Peter Tingue, M, D. Borst, Reus. Diefendorf,'L. T. Fox. Treasurer — M. D. Borst. Secretary — G. W. Bellinger. General Superintendent — J. J. Dickinson. Superintendent of Privileges — L. T. Fox. Superintendent of Trotting Department — M. Angle. 40 HISTORICAL SOUVENIR wM Mi '^dkiikJUt a i ^^.jg^ dnfl B8 ^ ^ '^^^1 "^^^H ^^.--j^' /^^':; £^^^^H HI ^H IH ■■ y^^^^^^^^H^^ •^> .fi l the cattle stables is perhaps the largest silo in the country, having the capacity of 250 tons. The hor.se stables are located on the floor above, with a direct entrance to the wagon house on one side, to the barn floor on the other and to the cattle stables below. The capacity of the hay mows is 200 tons, and the granaries 100 tons. The drainage of the whole premises is complete, the slope of the gutters and the yards adjoining, carrying all excrement and surface waters well away from the barn without leaving anything standing and making it impossible to work into stalls provide ample enclosures of greater security. Tool houses and hay scales complete this hurried description. Blooded Leghorii Poultry. The poulb-y is no small consideration with the Judge, who is very much of a poultry fancier. The poultry-house is 145x15 feet, with interior wire enclosures and provided with the best arrangements for separating and cleansing. The favorite breed of fowl is Brown Leghorn, with a smattering of White Leghorn. By means of an incubator, it is possible to double the average sup- ply annually, t,he accommodations being for 600 fowls. Referring again to the cattle, it should be stated that the group shown in one of the accom- panying illustrations include three heifers eligible to registry and one already duly registered. The COBLESKILL AND VICINITY 23 barns and poultry houses are built with a view of durability. Standing on bed rock and covered with slate roofing, they are as stable as buildings can be constructed. The Fruit. Speaking of the orchards, to which great care is given and in which there is displayed a know- ledge of grafting which has accomplished the best results, it is. perhaps, not too much to say that the fruit marketed has seldom failed to yield a flattering revenue. The orchard comprises ten acres, three of which are plums. The Judge did most of the setting out and grafting. The Family Sketch. In conclusion, a brief sketch of the owner of this farm, a gentleman so widely known in the stntc, active part in local political campaigns, he finally consented to a nomination, equivalent to an elec- tion, as democratic candidate for the assembly of 1859. The following year he removed to Rich- mondville, and in 1868 to Cobleskill. His career as County Judge began January 1, 18641 and con- tinued two terms, then four years each. He rep- resented the twenty-fifth district (the counties of Schoharie, Delaware and Chenango) in the state senate in 1876-7. The Judge" made his presence in that august circle known on more than one occasion, and the trim and well-groomed senator more than once bowed to defeat at the hands of the farmer from Schoharie. The latter, after a pitched battle, succeeded in getting through n^ W. C. LAMONT S REGISTERED GUERNSEYS — PART OF THE HERD. is not out of place, William C. Lamont wasjborn in Charlotteville, the town of Summit, Schoharie county, N. Y. , November 26, 1828. With an academical education, he began life as a school teacher and, in 1849, resorted to the study of law in the office of Abraham Becker, South Worcester, Otsego county, N. Y. Mr. Becker was, in his day, a distinguished lawyer of great ability, and it was with him that the Judge completed his studies preparatory to his admission to the bar at Owego, in June, 1852. The latter speaks in high terms of the attainments of Lawyer Becker, and it is undoubtedly due in a large measure to the example and kindness shown by that gentleman, as well as the advantages derived from his legal standing, that Judge Lamont achieved the success in law which he did. The Lawyer and liegislator. Upon his admission to the bar the latter began the practice of law at Charlotteville. Taking an appropriation for the removal of the remains of David Williams of revolutionary fame, from Albany to Schoharie counties and the erection of an appropriate monument, which marks the grave of one of Andre's captors at Schoharif. The Judge was returned to the county judgeship by appointment from Governor Hill, and served from February, 1887, until January i, 1893. Judge Lament's wife was the daughter of Nicholas Becker, a family connected with the early days of the county and descendants of the revolution. They were married January ig, 1853. Mrs. Lamont. a lady of rare grace and a companion with whom the Judge traveled the highway of life forty-one ;years, died August 19, 1894, lamented by a wide circle of friends, and was buried in the Cobleskill cemetery. The Judge is surrounded by the two sons and their families, the only children they had, and three grand- children, Maggie E. , the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lamont, and Hattie and Clarence, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Lamont. 24 HISTORICAL SOUVENIR with Miss Minnie, the only daughter of the late Hon. and Mrs. F. P. Moulton. One son, book- keeper in the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, and Miss Maud S. a pupil in the high school, are the children. George "W. Bellinger was born in Cobleskill. He received the advantages of a good common school education. In the year 1865 Oswald Bur- nett, returning from the army, came to Cobleskill and opened on the third floor of the building now occupied by Marcus Angle, the first regular photograph gallery in town. Mr. Bellinger learned the art from Mr. Burnett and soon pur- chased the gallery. He enlarged the business which he successfully conducted until the 13th of August, 1873, when his place of business, then located in the place now occupied by Drs. Fox & Brown'.s dental parlors, was destroyed by fire. In September 1873 Mr. Bellinger purchased the Coble- skill Index, which he has since edited and pub- lished. The Index, under Mr. Bellinger's manage- ment, has been .several times enlarged, the sub- scription rates reduced from $ r. 50 to $1 . 00 per year, the circulation increased from 800 to nearly quad- ruple that number and the amount of reading matter advanced about eight fold. In the year of 1882, the Index being forced from the quarters it then occupied, Mr. Bellinger purchased the "Squire" Lawyer property, corner of Main and Division streets, moved the old house and erected a new structure, and the Index was duly installed into new quarters and a permanent home. Mr. Bell- inger looks back, with keen satisfaction to the 23 years of Jiard labor which he has given to the Index — to the consequent help which he has thus been able to extend to individuals, to the aid which he has afforded worthy public objects and village enterprises and. politically, to the demo- cratic party, the principles of which the Index is a loyal exponent. Mr. Bellinger was early in- terested in the Cobleskill Agricultural Society. Personally, and in the Index, h.e urged the estab- lishment of the association. He has been a member of the board of management since the inception of the society in the year 1876, and for a like period he has served without even a thought of compensation as secretary, and as yet he experiences no abatement of interest. He regards with pardonable pride his interest in and his labors for the Cobleskill Agricultural Society, which he considers not among the least of the different public offices which have engaged his attention. He is a member of the board of village trustees, serving in his second term ; and has for many years been a member of the board of directors of the Cobleskill Rural Cemetery Associ- ation, of which he is secretary and treasurer and has been for three years. He was one of the pro- jectors of the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, and is a stockholder and a member of the board of directors. Mri Bellinger is united in marriage Distance of Stations on Delmar 6.56 Slingerlands 7.03 Voorheesville .... 10.89 Meadowdale. . . ! . . 13.93 Altamont '. . . 17.20 Duane 24. 19 Delanson 26. 83 Esperance 30. 96 Schoharie J'ct. .. . 35.34 Central Bridge. . . 36.24 Howe's Cave 39.25 COBLESKILL.. 44.76 Richmond ville . . . 49.99 East Worcester. . . 56 93 Worcester 61.57 Schenevus 66. 57 D. & H. from Albany. Maryland 70.03 Cooperstown J'ct. 75.34 Colliers 76.37 Oneonta 81.71 Otego 89.68 Wells Bridge. . . . 94.07 Unadilla 98.85 Sidney 130.33 Bainbridge 108.49 Afton 114.36 Nineveh 118.81 Harpersville 120.30 Tunnel 127.05 Osborn Hollow. .132.54 Port Crane 135.57 Binghamton 142. 59 ■Le Roy Becker, M. D., was born at Central Bridge March 12, i86g. He is the descendant of the Becker family, so closely connected with the events which make up the early history of the Schoharie valley. The Beckers settled in the neighborhood of Central Bridge and for many years conducted the large grist mills to which the settlers carried all their grain. Dr. Becker was educated in the district schools and at Hartwick seminary. He studied medicine with Dr. Hiram Becker, Dr. McDonald of Albany and Dr. F. P. Beard, of Cobleskill. He was granted the diploma of the Albany Medical college, dated April 27, 1B92. For a few months he practiced at Seward Station, pending a favorable arrangement for locating in Cobleskill, which followed in November, 1892. Until April of the ensuing year he practiced with Dr. Miller. Since then he has practiced alone and with flattering success. In June, 1894, he was chosen vice-president of the Schoharie County Medical Society. He is an Odd Fellow and a member of the'Independent Order of Red Men; also medical examiner for the latter order and for several insurance companies. He is the village health officer. On April 11, 1895, he married Jessie E., the daughter of Mahlon Decker, of Cobleskill. COBLESKILL AND VICINITY 25 O. r. Nelson, the president of the Cobleskill Agricultural Association and one of the directors of the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, located in Cobleskill in 1891. Securing a pretty building site on an elevation overlooking the Cobleskill valley from the north, he erected a spacious residence which attracts the eye from any road entering the village. The display of taste and the love shown for the beautiful are plainly observed {n the site and the architecture selected and in the terraces and landscape gardening which beautify the grounds. The view from the piazzas, sweeping east and west until shut out by distant hills, is alone a great inducement for building such homes as that of Mr. Nelson, This gentleman sought retirement from multiplying cares accompanying large and growing business interests in Amster- dam. He found in Cobleskill a social circle and a business activity which appealed to his inclinations and he soon became personally active in public matters. Mrs. O. F. Nelson is a daughter of Mr. Marcus Angle, a well known townsman, hence Mr. Nelson did not come as a stranger. He was born at Stillwater, Saratoga Co., April 23, 1836. At iifteen years of age he obtained employment in the retail grocery of P. V. Fort at Albany in the capacity of an all around boy. Five years later he occupied the position next to the pro- prietor and the sixth year was a member of the firm. Then he begun business for himself in a grocery in Albany Three years later, and covering the same period of time, Messrs. Fort and Nelson conducted the Clermont Hotel, Fulton St., New York, In 1863 the latter began business in Amsterdam as a dealer in coal. He reached out year after year adding many other interests, including lumber, wood and malt, and he. oper- ated considerably in real estate. In 1871 he went into the manufacture of knit goods, and later took as partner Mr. J. C. Miller, his son-in-law. His interests in that line of industry increased yearly until, at the time of the great struggle between the mill owners and organized labor, he found himself placed on the executive committee of the mill owners. 1 1 is interests included the McCowatt John P. Hubbard, the proprietor of the railroad eating house, purchased the business which had long been established and took possession Sept i, 1894. He at once recognized the need of a place for refreshment at all hours, and lunch is served at any time, day or night, in the best manner. The service provides the best prepared lunches cold or hot, at one-half the usual railroad price. It is a great accotnmodation both to the traveling public and the townspeople. \^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^f^ j^^^ ' ' ^^^^^^^^1 Ww^, -- -i^«^^:^i*?€'r?.»;.wK^?^-s-'«-^-5'^''SS^ -^fcg-pi o. F. nelson's residence, summit avenue, mill which he had> hand in building ; also stock in the First National Bank of Amsterdam and in the Amsterdam street railway, in both of which he was a director. In Cobleskill he devotes time to the Agricultural Association, the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank, in which he is a director, and the Lutheran Church in which he is a trustee. He is greatly devoted to the breeding of poultry and pigeons, of which he is a fancier, and to the culture of fruit and flowers to a considerable extent, all of which occupy most of his time wholly as a means of recreation. Dr. Franklin i^erce Beard, a leading practicing physician and surgeon of this village, with a wide and successful practice in the county, was born in [the [town of Jefferson, Schoharie Co., Nov. 29, 1852. His father, Jacob L., a prosperous farmer and mechanic was descended from Schoharie Co. people, and his mother was a Wilsey, of Warner- ville. Dr. Beard received a common school edu- cation and at an early age began the study of medicine with Dr. Cornell, of Richmondville, afterwards studying with Drs, Spaulding of Sum- mit, and Wood, of Jefferson. He was graduated front the Albany Medical College in 1875. He practiced in Eminence two years and in 1876 went to Summit where he pursued a lucrative practice for ten years. He located in Cobleskill in 1886 and has built up a large practice here. In. MarcE 1872 he married Miss Alice Chickering and they are blessed with five children. The oldest, Claud G. , is a farmer, John J. is studying medicine at Albany, David and the two daugh- ters Leona and Mildred are at home. The doctor's business has not permitted much attention to politics, but he is an active demo- crat and has served three terms as coroner and one term as supervi- sor for the town of Summit. He is a member of the Cobleskill Masonic Lodge, No. 394. The doctor's profession requires all of his time, taking him over a considerable stretch of country, but he is interested in farming, and is the owner of about 90 acres in the corporation of Cobleskill and a farm of 76 acres on Pulton Hill, adjoining a farm of 200 acres which the doctor gave his oldest boy. The doctor has invested in village real estate including the lots on the Elm street extension west of the Catholic church which are eligible sites for handsome residences and also a business block in the village of Summit. 26 HISTORICAL SOUVENIR Hon. John S. Pindar was for many years the democratic leader of Schoharie county. He served in the forty- ninth congress from the .Herki- mer-Otsego-Schoharie (24th) district, and con- trolled the appointments in a manner which reversed the usual order, leaving him a remarkably small personal opposition and enabling him in subsequent campaigns to draw together a folio wing that proved a controlling factor in the district. In the fall of 1890 he defeated the Hon. Frank Arnold and served in the fifty-second district to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Hon. David Wilbur. Congressman Pindar served on the cyunty committee for thirteen or fourteen years and cemented all party interests, constitut- ing a bulwark against which the opposition was powerless to effect the least impression. He en- larged the town representation in the county committee, thereby carrying out his personal incli- nations for a liberal and broad representation of the people in the direct management of parties. At the time Judge Mayham ascended to the supreme court bench Congressman Pindar de- clined the appointment of county judge and surrogate. He Was frequently a delegate to national and state conventions and invariably the leader in county and district conventions. He was born in the town of Sharon in 1835, and by industry and perseverance earned th'e means to carry him through his studies. In 1862-5 he read law with Young & Ramsay at Lawyersville, and in the latter year was admitted to the bar at Albany, subsequently being admitted to practice in the highest courts of this country. In 1867 he began practice in Cobleskill and from that time has succeeded in his profession to the extent of becoming widely and favorably known as a successful counsellor and advocate. In 1880 he first stepped into politics and his record is that of a clean-handed self-respecting politician who practices only fair and honorable dealings with associates and a square and open contest with Edwin Bradley Hard, editor of the Times, came to Cobleskill eight years ago and purchased the Herald, the office having been closed for about a month and in the hands of the sheriff, who was the acting editor in charge. Within two weeks after Mr. Hard's arrival on the scene he had thoroughly renovated the property, changed the name of the paper to the Times, and from a list of less than three hundred had increased the circulation to over 2,000 copies per week, and the paper now ranks among the brightest and most newsy in the county. Editor Hard informed the writer that as near as he can remember he made his first appearance on earth at Charlotteville, N, Y., and that as a starter in the way of an education he was taught several things at the New York Conference Semi- nary in Charlotteville, since which time he has been attending the college of life, and is enjoying himself so well that he intends to postpone his graduation as long as possible. CLIFFORD AND STANTON FRANCE, PROPRIETORS — CUTTERS AND SHIPPERS. opponents. Mr. Pindar stands high in the order of Masonry. He has considerable farm interests to which he devotes his leisure. He married Miss Maggie P., daughter of Hon. John F. Hiller, of Sharon, deceased. Their cliildren are Mrs. Charles H. Shaffer, George Pindar and Miss Kate Pindar of Cobleskill, and Mr. Edward Pindar, of Albany. He is not only a pleasing and forcible writer but a practical printer as well, having served an apprenticeship and learned the mechanical as well as the editoral part of newspaper work, so that he is familiar with all the details of the business and owns one of the best equipped country offices in the state, Mr. Hard was employed on the Gazette at LeRoy, N. Y., for several years, from which COBLESKILL AND VICINITY 27 place he went to Syracuse where he spent three years in daily newspaper work on the journals of that city. From Syracuse he went to Chatham, N. y., where he remained four years, acting as associate editor of the Chatham Courier. He is a member of Cobleskill Lodge No. 394, F. and A. M., a charter member of Otsgaragee Tribe of Red Men, and first assistant foreman of Tivoli Hose company. He possesses a genial disposition, is wide-awake and enterprising and never can do too much for a friend. Jolm S. Hutt, one of the largest commission merchants in produce in the county, was born in the town of Sharon April 13, 1848, and has been engaged in the business for upwards of twenty years, locating in Cobleskill in 1888. He married Emily, the daughter of George B. Badgley, of Schoharie, June 16, 1872. He is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow orders and the Red Men, and is an active republican. In Cobleskill he began a large warehouse business in hops and general produce and has dealt extensively in fruit having facilities for storage which are second to none in the state. Dr Peter Andrew Allen, a leading, physician of Cobleskill, was born- in Tockhannock, Col- umbia county, December 4, 1838. His father, Jere- miah, a native of Columbia county, now a resident of the town of Summit, is in his goth year. His mother, who was Catharine Norton, is a native of Dutchess county. Dr. Allen begun the study of medicine March i, 1859, at West Fulton. He con- tinued his studies pursuing a course of lectures in 1860-2 and on February 22, 1862, graduated from the Medical College of Philadelphia. On October 5 of the same year he married Miss Lavina Perry and located at North Blenheim where he practiced until 1867, when he removed to Lawyersville. On April 8, 1878, his wife died and during the fall of 1882, he located in Cobleskill where he has since practiced with much success. On October 18, 1882, he married Miss Loretta E. Newman of Hudson. Dr. Allen is an elder in the First Reformed church and has been from its organization He is the treasurer of the Eclectic Medical Society, in the Susquehanna district. He is a democrat and has taken an active part in local politics but never so far as to hold office, the pressure of his profession not permitting. 0. G. Manning, manufacturer and dealer in harness and appurtenances, was born in the town of Glen, Montgomery county, Dec. 7, 1846, and on April 3, 1870, he came to Cobleskill, entering the employ of J. Borst, who was doing a considerable business in that Une. On Jan. 19, 1885, Mr. Manning purchased the business of A. J. Niles which he has continued to carry on to the present time in the same building at the junction of West Main and Grand streets. It is a large store with ample shop facilities and from time to time the business naturally increased as the result of the addition of stock and the expansion of manu- facturing conveniences offering the patrons a wider range of selection, including both custom and factory made goods. Few stores in villages of the size of Cobleskill are better stocked in har- ness, saddlery hardware and that line of goods. Mr. Manning indulges his inclinations by branch- ing out considerably in turf goods. These are his study and, it may be said, his specialty in which he has been successful. Mr. Manning and Jane, the daughter of Josiah Borst, were married June II, 1873. They are members of the Lutheran church. He belongs to the Cobleskill Lodge No. 394 F. and A. M. , and the order of Red Men. Dr. Charles K Frazier, the son of David Frazier, M. D., a physician of high standing and forty-seven years' practice in Cobleskill, is one of the best known in the medical profession in the county. He was born m Cobleskill October 17, 1850, was educated in the public schools and the Albany Academy and studied medicine with Dr. Armsby, graduating from the Albany Medical College in 1873. For the first two years after receiving his diploma he practiced medicine in Waverly, N. Y. , afterwards pursuing his profession at Big Flats, Chemung county, near Elmiira, N. Y. The doctor has been called upon to figure in local politics. Being an ardent democrat from the time he was old enough, to vote, he became active in varioiis campaigns, attending conventions and caucuses. He was a delegate to the state conven- tion of 1877 at the time that Horatio Seymour refused the nomination for governor, necessitating the return of all the delegates to Saratoga and the subsequent nomination of Robinson who was elected. Dr. Frazier married Miss Rosalie L. Camp of Campville, Tioga county. N, Y. , in 1874 and removed to Cobleskill in 1878. Here the doctor has built up a good practice. Though having little time for politics he accepted the appointment of coroner in deference to the fact thatitcamefromhisfriendof early days. Gov. Hill, and was made to fill an unexpired term. Twice since then he was chosen by the electors to sta)' in the office. He has also served as town clerk. 28 HISTORICAL SOUVENIR Farmers' and Merchants' Bank. Incorporated 1893, Authorized capital $200,000.00. Paid in capital $50,000.00. The stock of this bank is widely scattered among representative business and professional men. The officers rank among our best citizens. They have, of their own efforts, made a success of their own business. They are honest, conservative, attentive to business and possess good judgment and financial status, qualifications necessary in establishing public confidence such as the Farm- ers' and Merchants' Bank has enjoyed from the opening of its doors. The motto of this institution is uniform courtesy and like favors to all ; and the steadily increasing business leads to the belief that its efforts to faithfully and honestly serve the public are receiving liberal recognition. The banking quarters are centrally located, tastefully decorated and finished in natural wood; also pro- vided with a Herriug-Hall-Marvin Co.'s burglar- proof safe, with time lock and automatic device encased in a fire-proof vault with twenty-two inch Photo by Niles INTERIOR farmers' AND MERCHANTS' BANK, MAIN STREET. PRESIDENT, DAVID HUBBS. John R. Becker, the cashier, is the son of the late James Becker, and was born in Cobleskill, N. Y. Closing school studies he engaged as book-keeper for F. M. Fox, manu- facturer of Colliers, N. Y. Later, he moved to Rich- mondville, where for ten years he acceptably served as cashier of the Ki chmondville Bank. He was twice elected su- pervisor, against a largely adverse political majority. He resigned the cashiership of the Richmondville Bank to accept a. more lucrative similar position with the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank. He enjoys the full confidence of the bank officials and the public gen- erally. walls. "The directors are: President, David Hubbs, Cobleskill; Vice-president, Jared Van Wagenen, Lawyersville; and Clifford France, Oscar F. Nel- son, George W. Belhnger, Morris Cohn, Judson Burhans, Cobleskill; Wellington D. Becker. Cen- tral Bridge; Alexander McMillan, of Grosvenor's Corners. David Hubbs, president, was born in the town of Root, N. Y. In the year 1867, in connection with his brother-in-law. Freeman Mereness, he built the Mansion House, Sharon Springs, the patronage of which he widely extended, displaying keen foresight, business energy and robust integ- rity. He served two years as president of the board of village trustees and two years in the school board. In the year 1889 he retired from active business and took up residence in Cobles- kill, where his genial character attracts friends and his rugged integrity commands respect. CASHIER, J. R. BECKER, COBLESKILL AND VICINITY 29 The Methodist Episcopal Church.— While Methodism has been an efficient religious agency in this section of the country for more than a hundred years, it was the middle of the present century before an organization was formed in this village. At that time a few Methodist families had settled here and in 1852 regular preaching services were held. Finding it impossible to hire a church they decided to build. Rev. Elisha Watson, Abram G. Diefendorf and Minard Harder were appointed a $2,600, was dedicated October 4, 1S55, by Rev Stephen D. Brown. During the pastorate of Rev. D. W. Gates in 1866-7, the church building was enlarged and extensive repairs made. Capt. W. B. Calkins was chairman of the committee having the matter in charge. It is worthy of note that Minard Harder, Chas. H. Shaver and Jamie- son Chesebro, the first trustees, are still living as honored and respected citizens of our commun- ity. In the spring "of 1893 at a business meeting of the official board, E. S. Ryder, G. D. Harder and Rev. H. H. Murdock, the present pastor, were THE M. E. CHURCH, Chapel St. BAPTIST CHURCH, W. Main St. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND RECTORY, Elm St, and Washington Ave. committee " to circulate a subscription for a new church in Cobleskill village." In the meantime preaching services and class meetings were held for a time in a wagon shop, then in the house of John S. Schermerhorn and finally in a large room fitted up for the purpose in the home of Minard Harder on Grove street. In this room the Sunday school was organized about 1854 with Jamieson Chesebro Superintendent, and Chas. H. Shaver, Secretary, At a meeting of this society held in their place of worship October 2, 1854, a regular Methodist Episcopal church organization was effected and David Face, Henry Ottmann, Charles H. Shaver, Minard Harder, John S. Scher- merhorn and Jamieson Chesebro were elected trustees. The first church building, costing about THE UNION SCHOOL, Lark and Union Sts. LUTHERAN CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, E. Main St. THE REFORMED CHURCH, W. Main St. and Washington Ave. appointed a committee to secure subscriptions for a new church, the estimated cost of which was to be frOm $20,000 to $25,000. In less than three months, the committee reported $15,000 pledged. A Building Committee was at once appointed con- sisting of E. S. Ryder, Chairman; M. S, Decker, Treasurer; C. H. Shaver, Dr. H. H. Fox, Clifford France, Sylvester McDonald, G. D. Hai-der, San- ford Myres and Wm. L, Hawes At the laying of the corner-stone, which occurred on October 9, 1893, over 500 subscribers to the building fund were on the list. July i, 1894. was a triumphant day for Methodism in Cobleskill. On this day the new church, costing $25,000, was dedicated, free from debt. Rev, I, B, Ives, D, D,, of Auburn, and Rev. J. H. Coleman, D. D., presiding elder, preached. 3° HISTORICAL SOUVENIR The church, situated on Chapel street, a com- bination of stone, brick and shingles, together with its handsome organ and modern conveniences is the finest church structure in Schoharie county. Its seating capacity in all departments is be- tween seven and eight hundred. Its present membership is 320. During the pastorate of R. H. Robinson, the parsonage on Elm street was built making a pleasant and commodious home for the pastor; the building is free from debt. The Trustees: George D. Harder, President; Wm. L. Hawes, Francis France, Sanford Myres, Irving Van Voris. The Stewards: Miuard Harder, C. H. Shaver, M. D. Decker, Chauncy P. Boorn, Geo. Hoseldon, C. B. Jones, Dr. H. H Fox, John Van Voris (deceased April 6, 1895), Louis Hess (deceased March 16, 1895). Sylvester McDonald, Stanton Shaver. Class leaders : Peter S. Clark, Franklin Shafer and Henry Bellinger. Junior league: Mrs. H. H. Murdock, Superintendent; Edna Diefendorf, Pianist; May Rowley, Secretary. The following is the list of pastors from the time of organization : J. Connor and Joseph Cope, 1856-1857. S. S. Ford and D. W Gould, 1858-1859. Alvin Robbins and W. J. Sands, 1860-1861. Aaron Hall and F. T. Hanna, 1 862-1 863. Abel Ford, 1864-1865. D. W. Gates, 1866- 1867. Horace L. Grant, 1868-1871 R. H. Robinson, 1871-1873. T. D. Walker, 1873-1876. W. H. L. Stark, 1876-1878. Milton Tator, 1878-1880. John S. Bridgeford, 1880-18S1. Delos Cronk, 1881-1882. Samuel Meredith, 1882-1884. James L. Attwell, 1884-1887. Thomas A. Griffin, 1887-1892. Ladies' Aid Society : Mrs. Clifford France, President ; Mrs. Stanton Shaver, Vice-President ; Anna Hoseldan, Secretary; Mrs. Cora Braley, Treasurer. Sunday School Officers: Superintendent, E. S. Ryder ; Assistant Superintendent G. D. Harder ; Secretary, Jessie Van Schaick ; Treasurer, Frank Ryder ; Librarian, Harry Hess ; Superintendents Primary Department, Mrs E. S. Ryder and Mrs. Seward Shafer. Epworth League : Louis N. Brown, President ; Franklin Shafer, First Vice-President; Miss Osia Hoseldan, Second Vice-President ; Miss Estella Lawyer, Third Vice-President ; E. S. Ryder, Fourth Vice-President ; Charles Limmer, Treas- urer; Mrs. Louis Brown, Secretary. W. F. M. Society.— Miss Sarah Larkin, Presi- dent; Mrs. John Van Voris, Vice-President ; Mrs. E. S. Ryder, Secretary ; Mrs. Francis France, Treasurer. Rev. Henry H. Murdock, A. M., the present pastor, came from Valley Falls, N. Y. , and took charge of this church in the spring of 1892, and has just entered upon his fourth year, Mr. Mur- dock was born in Richmond, Berkshire county, Mass., October 3, 185S. He took a four years classical course in Troy Conference Academy, Poultney, Vt., and was graduated in 18S1. In the fall of the same year he entered Syracuse Univer- sity and was graduated in 1885. While in the University he served a term on the editorial staff of the University Herald. He was also one of the editors of the Onondagan, a junior publication He is a member of the Delta Upsilon Greek letter fraternity. Mr. Murdock joined the Troy Con- ference in 1885, and was ordained elder in i88g. He has preached at Averill Park, North Hoosick and Valley Falls, all in Rensselaer county. Mr. Murdock is very happy and contented in his present pastorate having gone through the trying ordeal of a church building project, without a scar. He believes in Cobleskill and the people believe in him. On August 28, 1885, he married Miss Myra C. Ashton of Pittsfield, Mass. They have three boys: Herbert H. age nine. Allen W. age five and Willis C age two. Rev. Murdock preaches every second Sunday in the afternoon at War- nerville. During the past year improvements to that church to the amount of $800 have been made. For two years he has been president of the Troy Conference Epworth League. David Chambers, republican supervisor of the town of Cobleskill demonstrated his popularity a year ago by reversing a democratic majority of 300 and carrying the town by 43. He was born in the town of Carlisle, Schoharie county, N. Y., on June 11, 1837. At 12 years of age he begun school in the town of Cherry Valley, Otsego county, N. Y. In i860 he settled on the farm where he has since continued successful agricultural pursuits ranging a period of 35 years. The farm comprises 116 acres of splendid grazing and tilling lands, including a maple grove which produces annually a large yield of sugar. The chief productions are hops and hay but Mr. Chambers is largely interested in sheep and raises a considerable flock of Shropshires. L. W. Baxter, j^HHjy^ one of the circle ^^^^^ of younger law- ^^^^H yers who consti- IjH^H tute to a large ■^^I^B extent the bar of IH the county of ^B Schoharie, was- born in the town of Sharon, the county of Scho- harie. In 1879 he was graduated from Hamilton College with dis- tinguished honors. Shortly afterwards he was admitted to the bar and has been in active practice in law ever since, a profession to which he is exclusively devoted. Mr. Baxter is an eloquent advocate and a sound lawyer. In ancient craft Masonry he stands among the foremost, and is at present the High Priest of John L. Lewis Chap- ter No. 229, R. A. M. COBLESKILL AND VICINITY 31 Drs Fox and Browne enjoy a large practice in dentistry, give to social affairs more than a passing notice and are widely known. Dr. Luther 'V. Fox, senior partner, was born in Sharon, Scho- harie county, N. Y., August 11, 1835. At the age Their dental parlors, which compare favorably with many of greater pretensions, are arranged en suite, including reception and two operating rooms overlooking the street, a laboratory, and a room for administering ansesthetics and odon- tunder. The latest and best apparatus, and most comfortable operating chairs, including dental engines, lathes, etc., constitute the best and most complete equipments for all classes of work. DR. L. T. FOX. DR. L. T. BROWNE. of sixteen years he began studying with Dr. S. C. Brownell at Erie, Pa., and seven years later located in Cobleskill where he has since con- tinuously applied himself to the profession with that close study and assiduity that have profited both himself and his patrons and sent from his doors eight students to build up a success ful business of their own. Dr. Fox is much interested in all that promises pub- lic advancement and his social and fra- ternal obligations are many. The latter include the Cobleskill Lodge F. & A M. of which he was W. M. for three years; the John L. Lewis chapter R. A. M. (first High priest in which he served seven years); the De Witt Clinton Council R. & S. M. and Temple Commandery K. T. both of Albany; and the Valley Lodge I. O. O. F. of Cobleskill. He is trusiee'in the Lutheran church, director in the Cobleskill Agricultural Association, and executive committeeman in the Rural Cemetery Association. The doctor and Mrs. Fox (a daughter of John Brown of Cobleskill) enjoy the companionship of a daughter in their^ pleasant home on Grand street. Dr. Leslie T. Browne, born in Delhi, Delaware Co., N. Y.. was educated in the Delaware Academy, and at 17 years of age began the study of his profession with his father. He traveled extensively as demonstrator of specialties of merit in the mechanical branch of dentistry, returning to active practice three years ago. Like his partner, Dr. Browne finds time for social and fraternal duties. He is active in the local lodge, F. & A. M.,and in the Order of Red Men. On November 29. 1893, he married Daisy Catharine, the daughter of Warren J. Browne. The firm was organized September, 1894, and the interim has brought them increased business. William H. Murphy, Builder.— The construction of public and private build- ings that has been going on in Cobleskill and adjacent towns to a large extent in recent years, has in a large measure been done by local builders, and probably W. H. Murphy has had as large a share of the work as any other man. Very many of the finest buildings are the product of his workmen, some of them shown in this Souvenir ; for example, the resi- dences of E S. Ryder and T. E. Dornet, the large stock barns of Judge Lament, neai ly all the residences on one entire side of Washington avenue, the Reformed and the Catholic churches, the exhibition buildings on the fair grounds, John Hutt's large ware-house and Munson's shirt fac- tory. Mr. Murphy is a large contractor, not only in buildings, but in interior fin- ishings in natural wood and all sorts of constructions. During the past five years he has branched out very largely in sup- plying builders' materials. Constructing a large factory on Union street five years ago, and equipping it with power and machinery, Mr. Murphy now furnishes everything in wood used for construction purposes, as well as dressed lumber for the trade. His reputation, acquired in the character of work shown in the best buildings, isfirst-class. Mr Murphy was born in Cobleskill, WM. H. MURPHY, MANUKAC'l'UKER AND UUILDER, UNION STKKfl November i, 1846. At 19 years of age, he began work as a carpenter for Peter W. Karker, after- wards following the trade he had chosen, under various employers for seven years, when he became a contractor as well as builder, and an employer of a number of men. He is a member of the Cobleskill 32 HISTORICAL SOUVENIR Lodge No. 500, I. O. O. F. and of the Lutheran Church. His incHnations for farming have led him to investments in that direction, and he owns a splendid farm in the tovs'n of Cobleskill, adjoin- ing that of Judge Lamont. J. J. Dickinson, a vs^ell-lcnown commission dealer in produce and hops, came to Cobleskill in 1861, and from that time he took an active part in all affairs that promised public improvement and general welfare. Being in line with the predom- inant party of the county, Mr. Dickinson was often called upon to render efficient service. He has served three years as Surrogate's Clerk, two terms as Treasurer of the county, and two years as Supervisor. Mr. Dickinson, one of the pro- moters of the Agricultural Association, is to-day the General Superintendent, which position he has held for the past five years He is also a director, being one of two men who were members of the charter board and who have held the position con- tinuously since then. He was Chairman of the executive committee the first five years. A great deal of personal effort devolves on the General Superintendent, and very much of the success of the association is probably due to the good fortune experienced in the selection of men for that posi- tion. Mr Dickinson was engaged for five yeais in the mercantile business with John M, Dean; since engaging in the commission business, in hops and other produce, in which he has secured many large consignments, destined to Boston apd New York parties. He is a native of Oneida county and came to Cobleskill in 1861. A. M. Empie, the superintendent of Stanton Courier's manufacturing and building interests, is a practical mechanic and builder of many years' experience, making estimates and figures on all work. He was born in the town of Sharon, Scho- harie county, September 30, 1835. His father, John I. Empie. was one of the old family of that name whose ancestors were among the early set- tlers of the town. Mr. Empie al sixteen years began his apprenticeship and at twenty years was taking contracts for himself. In i868-'7i he was superintendent for Hannas & Salisbury at Rich- mondville and two years following for Phinney & Little at Cooperstown. In 1873 he engaged with Courter & Overpaugh, Cobleskill, and has remained at the same place since. He is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows' local lodges and the Red Men. He was first married October 29, 1855, to Mary E. Butler of Roseboom, who died a num- ber of years ago. His present wife was Miss Marion ChamberHn, of Franklin, Delaware county. They were married January g, i8fe8. Mr. Krnpie's children are Judson R. , of Gloversville, Leslie, of West Troy, Mrs. Lester Hodge and Miss Lillie Empie, of Cobleskill, and J. William Empie, of Bayonne, N. J. Mr. Charles Sandherr, who succeeded to the meat business of Taylor & Son, has had an experi- ence as a practical butcher for over a period of eleven years in the largest cities of the country and he proposes to show the people of Cobleskill how to serve cuts in the most approved manner. The meats are dressed daily and prepared to the best advantage of the customer, being served in the style which only the butcher who has catered to the large metropolitan trade understands. There is but one way of properly cutting roasts and the experience of a great many people is that every butcher has not learned that fact. "What is more tempting than a savory steak? And yet how many consumers, after paying a top figure, find bitter disappointment over that very popular cut of meat ? The new market, located in Mrs. Wood's building, on West Main street — or, rather, the new butcher in the old popular market — will cater to the best trade and the business will be conducted on the plan of order and cleanliness, and only wholesome meats will go out from that place Mr. Sandherr, who is not unacquainted with Cobleskill people, took possession April ist. He has many friends who will patronize him and he will take care that they are well pleased with what they get. The First Baptist Church. — This church was organized in a private house on South Grand st, October 25, 1885. The first pastor was Rev. J. M. Berry. There were eight charter members, two more joined the same day. Since that time, the church has purchased a lot on the comer of Main and Grove streets, and erected a very neat and commodious church edifice. The present membership numbers 146. The pastor is Rev. O. J. Kingsbury, who has but recently entered upon the pastorate here. He is a young man of marked ability, and may be considered quite an accession to the ministerial talent of the village. The church has a thriving and interesting Sunday school, a Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor, also a Junior Y. P. S. C. E. The officers of the church are: Deacons — A. M. Abbott, Aaron Esmay, Ira D. Rickard and Jay G. Cross. Trustees — Elmer H. Lawyer, Jay G. Cross and Newton Young, Chief clerk — Newton Young. Surperintendent of Sun- day school — Newton Young. Assistant superin- tendent of Sunday school — Wm. D. Treadwell. President of V. P. S. C. E. — John Bisset. Vice- President of Y. P. S. C. E. — Frank Palmatier. President of Junior V. P. S. C. E. — Anna M. Treadwell. John F. Wright, the leading manufacturer and dealer in harness in the county, began business for himself in April, 1893, in the J. Borst building. When Ryder, Lefevre cV Co.'s new and large build- ings were erected, Mr. Wright gladly relinquished his old quarters to secure a comfortable and attract- ive store in the new building. Harness making has been his trade for twelve years, and by manufac- turing for the market and for local custom, also handling factory goods, he is able to supply goods in all styles an Summer Guests '*) Livery C. Brady, Prop. WHOLESALE LiaUOR STORE Division St., near depot. COBLESKILL, N. Y Constantly on hand all kinds of Imported Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Bass and Dublin Stout Ales; Edinburgh, Scotch and Evans Celebrated Pale Ales. T. J. ELDREDGE, Agent. A. G. Stilson A. G. STILSON & SON n d suison Cobleskill, N. Y. CONTRACTORS FOR TIN, SLATE AND IRON ROOFING, METAL CEILINGS, BRICK SIDING, HOT AIR FURNACES and dealers in Red Cross Stoves and Ranges L. A. GARRETT COBLESKILL, N. Y. Practical Plumber. Steam and Hot Air Heating I carry in stock a. full line of Engine and Boiler Supplies, Valves, Fittings, Hose and all sizes of pipe, etc. All work recei\es my personal attention. Estimates given. Interior M. Van Auken's Barber Shop. U. B. NEXT at VAN AXJKEN'S HAIR DRESSING, SHAVING AND BATH ROOMS Cobleskill, N.-iY. ^affl!' w ^"9^ ^mm^- J^ JB « ■ Jit ^^^^^^^B r' mm r . s %rw^^^Smm^ muK* 'A^»«'^'. ;>-■••;■ ttU. -^.., ... ^;..^ . - . . ■ ^, .. ..„..„:, , .. JS** "BESSIE B" and "PRIDE" Champion Egg Laying Strain of the World Bred by W. E. BASSLER, Middleburgh, N. Y Send for Information "GRIP'S" BEST HOTEL GUIDE T\\a rPNITRAI 11*^- "• r^cOONEGAL, Prop. 1 lie LiLlll 1 l\riL II Oneonta, N. Y. f The Ballard House George J. Vanderwerker, Prorietor. COOPERSTOWN, N. Y. This hotel ranks second to none in the interior of the state. Within the past two years it has been LARGE. COOL ROOMS. Enlarged and Refurnished. Fitted with sanitary conveniences of the most approved pattern on every floor, and modern forms of ventilation for every room. In one year two largfe annexes were added, opening directly ixito the main building, making the whole a large and complete hotel, as well arranged as though included in the original plans. Upper balconies with splendid views of scenery. Baths and all accommodations. lOTEl • WMNER HENRY JOY, Prop. Canajoharie and Palatine Bridges. N.Y. THE Finest Hotel IN Central New York. No better on the line of the N. Y. Central. 'GRIP'S" RELIABLE GUIDE FOR TRAVELERS. ^r°IlESPONSIBLE TICKET AGENTS. _j*J, J. F. Spohn, RAILBOAD TICKET BROKER, MILEAGES Bought and Sold, Lock Box 44, Baiubrid^e, N. Y. Reduced Rates On all connecting lines. Correspondence Solicited. I. H. PRIDE, Ticket Broker, SIDNEY, N. Y. M ILEAGrE BOOKS on the D. & H. and con- necting Railroads. S. E. CK.ONKHITE, First National Bank, Cooperstown, N. Y. ^r"THE BEST LI VERY STABLES..^! ALTAMONT LIVERY. Dayton H. Whipple, Fred. V. Whipple, props. Inquire at either hotel. Orders received by telephone. CENTRAL BRIDGE LIVERY, A. C. Hutton, Proprietor. Open all hopirs. Dealer in WAGONS, SLEIGHS, Etc. LAWYER'S LIVERY, W. S. Lawyer, prop. Office: Parrott House and at Lawyer's stables. Main Street, SCHOHARIE, N. Y. TJOTEL SCHOHARIE LIVERY, J. Young, ■^^ Proprietor, SCHOHARIE, N. Y. tS^TSE BEST HOTELS.,jgJ KEELER'S HOTEL and RESTAtTRANT. Broadway and Maiden Lane, Albany, N. Y. European plan. WM. H. KEELER, Prop. TT OTEL PHELPS, Afton, N. Y. ^^ Livery. WM. PHELPS, Proprietor. HOTEL ALTAMONT, Altamont, N. Y. Modern improvements; steam heat; livery and headquarters for all stages. J. O. STITT, Prop. COMfflERCIAL HOTEL (fdrmerly Union), ALTAMONT, N. Y. Under new management. Livery. M. GRIGGS, Prop. 'T'HE EXCHANGE HOTEL, Cobleskill, N. Y. J. M. DEVANEY, Proprietor. ■pARK HOTEL, Bainbridg-e, N. Y. A. L. BEVIER, Proprietor. CENTRAL HOTEL, Bainbridge, N. Y. T. D. WILLSEY, Proprietor. Steam heat in every room. I^-THE BEST HOTELS..^ WESSELL HOUSE, Carlisle, N. Y. S. R. WESSELL, Proprietor. Caters to drivinp: parties. THE AUSTIN HOUSE, Central Bridge, N. Y. Barber shop, livery, stabling and sheds connected. Moderate charges to all. HENRY AUSTIN, Prop. WINDSOR HOTEL, Oneonta, N. Y. Elevator. Steam heat. New furnishings, J. R. MILLARD, 13 years experience. O. G. RICHMOND, 26 years experience. PARK HOUSE, Central Bridge, N. Y. Good accommodations. Terms, $1.00 per day. Livery attached. R. BARTON, Proprietor. THE WINNE HOUSE, Cberry Valley, N. Y. Conducted first-class style. Convenient to the train. GARRETT DOPP, Proprietor. COMMERCIAL HOTEL, Cobleskill, N. Y. Livery attached. Modern improvements. Electric bells. A. C. LEWIS, Proprietor. COOKSBURGH HOUSE, Cooksburgh, N. Y. On the Middleburgh and Catskill road. H. R. RUSSELL, Proprietor. The- UMTED STATES HOTEL Cobleskill, N. Y. Centrally Located. Special Rates by the week. Good Bar and Stabling. WM. J. KILTS, Proprietor. JASON KILTS, Clerk. CARR'S HOTEL, Cooperstown, N. Y. Livery attached. L. A. CARR, Proprietor. N EW CENTRAL HOTEL, Cooperstown, N. Y. Electric lights. Steam heat. W. M. POTTER, Proprietor. M A COMBER'S HOTEL, Delanson. N. Y. Meals ready on arrival of trains. Livery attached HOWLAND MACOMBER, "Proprietor. "GRIP'S" RELIABLE GUIDE FOR TRAVELERS. ^THE BEST HOTELS. ..^J CENTRAL HOUSE, East "Worcester, N. Y. New building and furniture. R. H. PITCHER, P roprietor. STARIN HOUSE, Pultonville, N. Y. Newly furnished. First-class. Good bar. Livery. CHAS. DOPP, Proprietor. CaMV -^ FREEMYER HOUSE Middleburgh, N. Y. A. J. Freemyer, Prop. John Reynolds, Clerk. Stage House and Livery attached. HOTEL G-RANT, Eort Plain, N. Y. Steam heat. Gas and electric bells. Stables con- nected. HENRY A. OAKES, Proprietor. EUROPEAN HOTEL CAPE, Fort Plain, N. Y. Meals at all hours. WM. GREELEY, Proprietor. GILBOA HOUSE, Gilboa, N. Y. Livery attached. W. H. BECKER, Proprietor. TUTTLB HOUSE, Gilboa, N. Y. Livery. CHAS. L. TUTTLE, Proprietor. w HITE HOUSE, BEiddlelDureh, N. Y. Liyery, L. C. .WHITE, Proprietress. CAPE, Middleburgh, N. Y. R. D. GORDON, Prop. Liquors and Cigars Late lunch for late arrivals in town. BAKER'S HOTEL, Middleburgh, N. Y. Opposite the depot. Liverv attached. M. W. BAKER, Proprietor. BLENHEIM HOUSE, North Blenheim, N. Y. M. C. WRIGHT, Proprietor. Proprietor Middleburgh and Gilboa stage line. H OTEL CHAPMAN, North Blenheim, N. Y. Commercial rates. Daily stage to Middleburgh. FRANK CHAPMAN, Proprietor. ONEONTA, N. Y.-CITY HOTEL, 140 and 143 Main Street. L. D. GRAY, Proprietor. ONEONTA, N. Y. - HATHA^VSTAY HOUSE, New Management— Opposite R. R. depot. Terms $1.50 per day. Special rates per week. Stage con- nections. WM. BRONK, Proprietor. T2 ARHYDT HOUSE, Schenectady, N. Y. ^^ H. MANSFIELD, Prop. W. N. Eaton, Clerk. THE PARROTT HOUSE, Schohorie, N.Y. Accommodations first-class. P. O. WINTER, Proprietor. CAPE AND RESTAURANT, Schoharie. N. Y. Dining rooms for parties. The best service at the bar. P. WOODCOCK. llt^=THE BEST HOTELS. „gl HOTEL SCHOHARIE, Schoharie, N. Y. TwiTCiiELL&CULLKN, Proprietors. Newly recon- structed; newly furnished; newly re-arranged. NEWMAN HOUSE, Seward, N. Y. This hotel is now under new management and will be con- ducted in first-class manner ; electric call bells; good livery and bar. J AS. NEWMAN, Prop. SHARON SPRINGS - HOTEL PETHERS; all year round; Bus to all trains. First-class accom- modations for commercial and summer trade. D. L. FETHERS, Proprietor. SHARON SPRINGS,N.Y.-MANSION HOUSE. J. W. SHARP, Prop. Open all the year. Bus to all trains winter and .summer. H OP EXCHANGE HOTEL, Sharon Springs, Schoharie Co., N. Y. Opposite depot Livery. Open all the year C. M. VAN DUSEN, Prop. SOUTH WORCESTER HOTEL, South Wor- cester, Otsego Co., N. Y. J. O. VAN BUREN, Proprietor. CENTRAL HOTEL, Springfield Centre, N. Y. Head of Otsego lake. Livery attached. Accom- modations for winter and summer parties. CLARK ELLSWORTH, Proprietor. CENTRAL HOTEL, Worcester, N. Y. Livery. Telegraph. Rooms all heated. Barber. Electric bells. SQUIRE SHAFER, Proprietor. THE WORCESTER HOUSE, Worcester, N. Y. First-class Opera House attached. C. L. BALDWIN, Proprietor. UNADILLA HOUSE, Unadilla, N. Y. * Free Bus to and from all trains. Mrs. S. TINGLBY, Prop, D. D. TINGLEY, Mgr. UNADILLA, N. Y.— HOTEL BISHOP. One block from the depot. First-class hotel. CHAS. BISHOP, Proprietor. Cobleskill Railroad Lunch Room Open day and night for all trains Pies, 5c. ; Sandwiches, 5c. ; Tea, Coffee and Milk, 5c. Choice Tobaccos and Cigars. PROP. CAHEN-LEON, the Celebrated Prench Occulist Optician, born of French parents in Paris, France, in 1847, where he studied and practic^ed until the war of 1870. Thence he came to America, wrhere he has acquired a first-class practice in curing the worst neural- gic headaches without drugs or injury and in fitting the most difficult eyes with glasses for all defects of vision. He warrants all his work in writing for five years; free consultation and examination at 508 Broadway, Albany, N. Y., Albany News building, near Maiden Lane. He is well known for the last twenty-two years in the counties of Schoharie, Greene, Columbia, Otsego, Ulster and Albany. "GRIP'S" ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT c, ,. Wood, Monumental Works. IMPORTER, MANUFACTURER, DEALER IN Foreign and Domestic Marble and Granite Monuments, Head- stones, Statuary. The largest stock in Otsego and adjoining counties. New, Original, Hand-Made Designs. Latest Styles. Estimates. Work Guaranteed. OFFICE AND WORKS Decatur St., Worcester, Otst go County, N . Y. Our Latest Leader FIRST CALL CIGAR MANUFACTURED BY HAYES & BOWDISH, Oneonta, N. Y. Five Cents. SMOKE Havana Twisters, A clear Havana, hand made, loc. cigar, equal to any imported cigar; everybody smokes them. Manuf^actured BATES & ZEH. Middleburg. N. Y. { Every cigar alike; l The Leader; West End !ri^?.t- .„. Little Giant !r:;f 'jr!,!, ported; The lo cent Leader. goods; sold every- where. HUMMELL & CO., Manufacturers, schenevus, otsegoCo.,N.Y. Established 1S42. B. Payn's Son's Tobacco Company, MANUFACTURERS OF BP U Margarita, Sereno No. 2, Lena pinkDO • & iTli, and Spirit of the Times UluAnu. Strawberry, Pure Stock, Seal PUCU/IUO THDlOnn of Albany and Straight Tip bllLlllJlU I UuAUuUi Spanish, Cross Pipe and Catch All Smo ing Tobacco. 820 and 822 BROADWAY, Retail Store, cor. Broadway and Maiden Lane, ALBANY, N. Y. Wm. McEwan, Prest. Edward A. Griffin, Vice-Prest Robert Bryce, Treas. Sold Everywhere. Smoked by Everybody. i€ Head Light" Cigar, FIVE CENTS. DOYLE & SMITH, Manufacturers, Oneonta, n y QIUini^F MACK'S UlflUI\L LITTLE GIANTS DURYEA HARPER, Merchant and Produce Buyer A Pure Havana Filler Cigar SHAKON SPRINGS, N. Y. For Five Cents. Top prices paid for butter and eggs. GRIP'S" ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT. If you get the best Instrument [| is the man I who sells it, Experienced Salesman. For any piece of Music SIDNEY, N. V. Correspondence Solicited. Sales on Installments. ' GEO. H. GUARDINEER, Successor to J. N. McDonald DEALER IN &i^m^^- PHOTOGRAPHIC : MATERIALS 544 Broadway, ALBANY, N. Y. •I^H j11|M Iff HMSBllBlWii ffl ^P Cameras, Dry Plates, Amateur Outfits, AND A FINE LINE OF.CHEMICALS. Clinton Liberal Institute. Officially designated a State Military Scliool FORT PLAIN, N. Y. Send tor terms. The ♦ Mutual ♦ Fire • Insurance- Association OF SCHOHARIE, OTSEGO AND ALBA.NY COUNTIES. Money Saved to Farmers and others insuring in this Company Home Office; Midjjleburgh, N. Y. "Wellington E. Bassler, Pres. Geo. B. Wheely, Sec'y. T. L. Engle, Trea.i. :^-SOTJND BANKING INSTITUTIONS. ..^1 Canajoharie, N. IT. Liberal in all its Dealings. The Canajoharie National Bank ( Capital, $125,000. I I Surplus, $45,000. \ Established 1855 A. G. Richmond, Fres. W. H. Davis, Vice-Pres. N. S. Brumlev, Cashier. A. G. RICHMOND, President. LESLIE GETMAN, Vice-President ESTABLISHED 1887. 't%t ^ox-mxa' anb (Vnec^aniee' Q^anft Capital, $50,000. STAFFORD MOSHER, Cashier FORT PLAIN N. V. Surplus, $50,000. Profits, $a9,000. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Cobleskill, IN. Y. Capital, s^^^'o^'i^^oS."'"'''""*^ It wants business based on balances and responsibility. Chas. H. Shaver, President. J. H. Tator, Vice- Hresident. D. C. Dow, Cashier. CAPITAL (paid in), gl 50,000. SURPLUS, §70,000. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Cooperstown, N. Y. President, E. M.'Harris. Cashier, Theo. C. Turner. E, W. WOOD, Pres. Andrew Dunn, Vice-Pres. F. S. Haslett, Cashier. ) ( Capital, $200,000 ■ \ ESTABLISHED :8s,. \ ^^^^^^^ $230,000 THE FORT PLAIN NATIONAL BANK, fort plain, n. y. AGE IMPROVES IT.— The Youth's Companion is soon to enter upon its sixty-ninth year of publication, and as one says who has been a constant reader of its columns for more than thirty years, " It has steadily improved year by vear." Its articles to-day cover the virhole field of life and experience, furnishing a vast amount of valuable ana entertaining reading of a character not found elsewhere, and of so great a variety that The CO.\ipanion interests alike each member of the family. .. , . , ^ - . i,.v. The Prospectus for the volume of 1895 announces an unusual array of attractions ; fourteen serial stories, a weaitn *of short stories, anecdotes, humorous sketches, adventures, science and home articles, timely editorials on all impor- tant questions, and more than two hundred original poems of the highest class. . Full Prospectus and specimen copies sent free on application. New subscribers who send $1.75 now will receive the paper free to January 1, 1895, and one year from that date. It come^S|ver^ we^k^ c'oMP.A'NION!^BbsTON. Mass. A. DUNN & SONS, JEWELERS Oldest and Most Reliable House in the Mohawk Valley. Everything in Their Line. Prices the lowe.'it. Established 1851 Fort Plain, N. Y. Repairing a Specialty. , , *Perfectos" {ffual-fe an JrripoJ'f ea f incril^n /tKcvlAr«5^fdSa^$'^O.ooFEtlOOO &.W.\/ai7SlyKe&HortdN, MmilFflPTilnEFB ALBAN^N.Yf GRIP'S" ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT. We are Not Giving Goods Away. But Our Very LOW PRICES and EASY TERMS Keep our business humming, despite the cry of hard times. C. R. Wright, The Liberal House Furnisher 93 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. [ il®-"GRIP'S" BUSINESS DIEECTOB,Y_a3 F The Only One-Price Clothier in Cobleskill ^ Hats, Shoes, Gloves, Neckwear. L.° MEKENESS DEALER IN Hay, Straw and Country Produce Sharon Springs, N. Y. BARBER'S PARLORS AND BATHS New building, opposite Commercial Hotel, close to the depot. Cobleskill, N. Y. M. Van Auken, Prop. HAVING AND HAIR CUTTING. BATHS Telephone and Telegraph office. MiDDLEBUROH, N. Y. Frank X. Straub F. E. FARQUHER . . . Furniture Dealer and Undertaker Persotial attendance in all cases. Central Bridge, N. Y. IFE, FIRE, ACCIDENT INSURANCE Most Reliable Companies Fort Plain, N. Y. GEORGE B. CASLER Agt. M UTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. H. SPINGLER, Agent COOPERSTOWN, N. Y. R URAL GROVE DRIVING PARK ASSO'N Half-Mile Track A. A. LYKER., M.D. Prop. HOFFMAN HOUSE — First-class hotel and livery Opera house connected. OR Everything: in the MUSIC Line Call on W. J. CURTIS, Piano Tuner 117 So. Center Street, Schenectady, N. Y. A. TELFER . . . Leading Photographer Cooperstow^n, N. Y. H. VAN ■HTOERT, Oneonta, N. Y. Leading Photographer Always at home No branch galleries ARTIST Chas. A. Deyo. PHOTOGRAPHER AND CRAYON Schoharie, N. Y. No deposit required ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS. Interiors, Exteriors and Scenery Cobleskill, N. Y. 'Wentworth & Son VETERINARY SURGEON, H. W. Brunell Best References. CobleskiU, N. Y. WHOLESALE LIQUOR STORE. CobleskUl, N. Y. Choice line of wines and liquors sold by the bottle or measure, and imported ales of the best brands. A full line of Tobaccos and Cigars. Divis- ion St., near the depot. T.J. 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A splendid advertising medium 9-column paper Harvey C. Diefendorf, Editor and Proprietor GILBOA MONITOR ... $1 a year 7 Columns. A Good Advertising Medium GiLBOA, N. Y. Burton G. Griffin, Editor. THE MIDDLBBURGH GAZETTE. Subcrip- tion price $1 per year. The Gazette has the larg- est circulation of any paper in Schoharie county, and its news columns and market reports are always reliable. J E. Young, Ed. and Prop. THE MIDDLEBURGH NEWS. $1 a Year All the news of the Schoharie valley GEORGE L. Fox & Co., Editors and Proprietors Fine Job Printing of every description. THE ONEONTA PRESS, ONE' iNTA, N. Y. Leading Democratic paper of Otsego county. TERMS $1.25 per vear in advance Weed & Co., Publishers THE PHCENIX .... Richmondville, N. Y. Official paper of Schoharie county. $1 PER YEAR WORCESTER TIMES, Price $1.25 annually, a leading country newspaper and valuable advertising med- ium. A. E. Smith, Ed. and Prop., Worcester, Otsego Co., N. Y. THE REPUBLICAN, Schoharie, N. Y. The oldest paper in Schoharie Co. The official Demo- cratic paper of the County. D. D. Frisbie, Prop. GRIP'S" ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT. Champion Butter Group, Holstein Frieslans, D. F. WILBER, Prop., Crumhorn Stock Farms, Milford, N. Y. Office, ONEONTA, N. Y. The World's Champion , PAUIilNE PAUL, I The Queen, No. 2199, H. H. B., 857, A. R. (10 yrs. old), 31 lbs. i^ ozs. in 7 days; 128 lbs. 13^ ozs. in 30 days; 1153 lbs. 1$^ ozs. in 365 consecutive days. DAILY AVERAGE FOR SEVEN CONSECUTIVE DAYS for the FIVE COWS and dam and sire's dam of bull is 33 lbs. 10 oz. TE-TTJE JANZ.EN TaCONA NO. 627. No. 6142. Pauline Paul Sir Mechthilde,2Ybs. • No.?- IS3. ' Nii.16 46J). PlETERTJE 4lH. No II. 2^5. DE KoL 2'OS .indCavf N.i 6 SM. Individual Register and Records: SIR MECHTHILDE, No. 16469, H. F. H. B., at 2 yrs. His dam, Tirania, No. 6716, H. H. B., and his sire's dam, Mechthilde — their average 7 day's butter record, 38 lbs. 2^ ozs. TACOIfA, No. 8142, H. H. B. , at 8 yrs. Butter record, at 6 yrs., 30 lbs. 2 ozs. in 7 days. TETTJE JANZEN, No. 627, D. F. H. B., at 10 yrs. Butter record, at 8 yrs., 30 lbs. 9 ozs. in 7 days ; 4 lbs. 4 ozs. in i day. FIETEBTJE 4th, No. 11245, H. F. H. B., 481, A. R., at 7 yrs. Butter at 6 yrs., 26 lbs. 14 ozs. in 7 days; 104 lbs. 2 ozs. in 30 days; 200 lbs. 9 ozs. in 60 days; 453 lbs. in 150 days. Champion 3 yr. Old of the World — DE KOL 2ds, Queen and calf. No. 6324, H. F. H., i B., 662, A. R., at 5 yrs. Butter record, at 3 yrs., 28 lbs. 7 ozs. in 7 days; 14.47 lbs. milk to i lb. butter. PAULINE PAUL, given above. 'GRIP'S" ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER Studio 15 and 17 North Pearl Street, - ALBANY, N. Y. Hotel <> Champlain On the Delaware & Hudson P rof d Hski^?-j:s^ The Superb Summer Resort of the North Vast and magnificent views of lakes and mountains. Fishing: and hunting. Riding and rambling. Exquisite scenery. Romantic historical localities. A lofty and airy situation. Panoramic views of Adirondack and Green Mouhtains The natural transfer points between " D. & H." trains and Lake Champlain Steamers. Station and Steam- boat pier in the grounds. O. D. SEAVEY, Manager. P. O. Address, Hotel Champlain, Clinton County, N. Y. Delaware & Hudson R. R. The Shortest, Quickest and Best Line Between NEW YORK^^MONTREAL " It may be questioned whether there is a railway journey in the world which gives in one day a variety and splen- dor of landscape to equal that which is enjoyed by the traveler taking the morning express by this line between Mon- treal and New York. —Scot ti's/i Review. Send 6 cents postage for fine Descriptive Guide to J. W. BTTRDICK. G. P. Agt, Albany, N. Y. The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad ROUTE OF THE AND Chicago Limiteds , Fastest Long Distance Trains in the World THE IDEAL PATHWAY TO THE Adirondack •'• Mountains And all Summer and Lake Resorts. Copyrighted, 1891, by A. P. Yates Through Palace Buffet, Sleeping.Dining and Parlor Cars between New York, Albany, Chicago, and all points west. ' How much a dunce that hath been sent to roam, Excels a dunce that hath been kept at home."— Cowper. GEORGE H. DANIELS, Gen'l Pass'ger Agt., Grand Cent. Station, N. Y. FRANK J. WOLFE, Gen'l Agt., Albany, N. Y. iW \V^ tx-J v,-^* ?M^ ■^^^'.^IM rl^'-*^.^ V' "Q.^4