(uNIVSiSSITY) CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FROM The instate of Chas. H.Hull ^ ^ Cornell University Library F 129P42 P41 Penn Yan, New York. „ 3 1924 028 825 128 olin Overs Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924028825128 PENN YAN NEW YORK .I.J iH^iOO vri^'n.HVM'irj FOREWORD We issue this brochure in the modest hope that It may contribute toward satisfying the demand, persistently expressed,' for a portrayal of the beauties of Penn Yan and Lake Keuka. The aim has been to * make this more than a passing souvenir by adding historical and descriptive matter to the illustrations. The task has been undertaken with a desire to further the interests of our village and county and not in the expectation of any direct personal benefit. We realize its limitations and imperfections, yet trust it may in a measure meet the want and win the approval of those interested. THE PUBLISHERS. "To him who in the love of nature Holds communion with her visible forms. She speaks a varied language." PENN YAN, NEW YORK HI 8 thriving village of Penn Yan is located in the heart of the wonderfully beautiful and productive territory' of Western New York, and is rich in its historical and material settings. Nestled at the foot of the hills of Lake Keuka, it is beautiful for situation, and its surroundings are most attractive. The climate of this locality is healthful and the soil fertile and its natural advantages are unsurpassed anywhere in the world. It is midway between the -city of Rochester, to the northward, and the city of Elmira, to the southward, and occupies a central position in the great lake country of the Empire State. ilore than a century ago a band of sturdy settlers were attracted to this locality. The lake was here, offering a means of navigation, and its outlet gave promise of a future source of power. The country 'round about was capable of easy cultivation, and thrifty pioneers saw the future possibilities of the expanse of field and forest. The first inhabitants to take up their abofle m the then wilderness were from Connecticut and j\Iassachusetts. They were of stern fibre, and possessed strong characteristics. They gave strength and character to the community and cheerfully provided for the church and school- house out of the first fruits of their increase. Naturally their influence has been felt throughout all the years of history which ha^'e followed, and their descendants hold their works in grateful memory. They were men and women of positive convictions, and some of them came into this country under the (.lominating influence of a religious leader whose strong personality gave her a place in local history although her doctrine has fallen into oblivion. From its earliest days Penn Yan has been a thriving and busy place. There are many romantic tales told of those -who first came in contact with the original inhabitants of the land. Tradition tells of Eed Jacket and his fiery eloquence, and of important Indian councils held nearby. It is something more than tradition which records the naming of the village, thus uniting the followers of William Penn and the hard-headed Yankees under the graphic, if not euphonious title, Penn Yank. Surely this was a combination worthy of conveying power to future generations, while the refining influence of time removed the hardening twang of the '"k" and gave additional culture to the place. With the advent of the canal, Penn Yan received its first active impulse. Commerce flourished on the lake and innumerable craft came over the canal to supply the region with the trade of the East. Lumbering became KLM STREET— WEST MAIN STREET— NORTH JACOB STREET— EAST an industry, and Penn Yan was soon the active grain and produce market of a large territory. Thus the village grew and the adjacent country was settled as a prosperous farming section. Then came the railroad to supplant the canal and stage-coach, and the Penn Yan of today illustrates the growth and prosperity of a modern and up-to-date village. Two of the great railroad systems, the New York Central and the Pennsylvania, afEord most excellent passenger and freight facilities, while the Branchport and Penn Yan Electric Eailroad connects the village with Branchport and a large area of country about the western branch of the lake. Surveys have been made for a trolley road between Savona, Penn Yan and Sodus Bay, which may run along the eastern shores of Lake Keuka. This will open up a long stretch of lake shore for cottage and tesort purposes. The boat service is excellent, connecting Penn Yan with Hammondsport and at Bath with the Erie and Lackawanna railroads. And too much cannot be said of beautiful Lake Keuka, its Indian name signifying "Crooked," as one of the most attractive and picturesque little lakes in the world. Chapters might be written of its vine-tufted hills, its shady nooks, its cool shores, and its excellent fishing. All who visit this gem of the inland lakes are charmed with its clear waters and picturesque hills, but to the residents of Penn Yan its loveliness is enhanced by a thousand memories of days gone by, and delightful hours spent upon its placid surface. Penn Yan has always possessed an excellent public spirit, which has found expression in handsome shaded avenues and well kept-public buildings. While it has never been the policy to expend more than could be afforded, nevertheless the enterprise which has been displayed has borne rich fruit. Our schools are among the best in the country. A handsome high school, or academy, supplements and completes the work accomplished in the fine graded depart- ment. A large addition to the graded department is being planned. The churches are represented by the Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists, Eoman Catholics, Episcopalians and Free Methodists, and are supported by large and devout congregations. An excellent public library is the center of the coun- ty's literary activity, and offers a large variety of literature, historical, ethical and fictional, to a people constantly growing in its appreciation of this store- house of knowledge. The water supply of the Village of Penn Yan isi one of its very best assets. It is taken from Lake Keuka, and not only affords pure and wholesome drinking water, but has a strong pressure for use in protecting the town from fire. This water supply is supplemented by a complete sewer system which was put in a few years ago, and which greatly adds to the health and convenience of the village. The Village of Penn Yan owns its own electric lighting plant, and its streets are said to be lighted as well as any in the State. The Penn Yan Gas Light Company furnishes gas for business and residential consumption. Penn Yan possesses a most effective volunteer fire department. From o m I H W CO CO -tl H I H H Eh CO ^5 O H its organization it has sliowu a spirit of heroic interest in protecting the village from fire. - Penn Yan is the county seat of Yates County, and the Annual Fair of the Yates County Agricultural Society is held here. The society has large grounds and new and convenient buildings, and is in a flourishing condition. It affords an excellent means for displaying the products of the well-tilled farms surrounding Penn Yan. As will be seen ))y tbe foregoing partial enumeration of the advantages of Penn Yan, it oifers great inducements as a place of residence to those who wish to combine the attractiveness of village life with those modern improve- ments and conveniences which make life worth living. The business and commercial interests of Penn Yan are in a flourishing condition. Its business men are aggressive and enterprising in their methods, carrying complete stocks of goods which oflier many inducements to their customers. The stores are unusually spacious and would do credit to any small city. No resident of Penn Yan need go outside its limits to obtain tjie best which the market affords. There are a number of flourishing manufacturing plants in Penn Yan proper, all of them doing a ca])acity business and furnishing employment to a large number of workmen. The present difficulty seems to be to get sufficient help, and provide suitable dwelling places for them. The outlet of Lake Keuka has a descent of 20!) feet in six miles, affording magnificent ^^'ater power for manufacturing purposes. There are several paper mills and other industries using \y<\tvT for power, and yet there are available sites yet unoccupied. The Village of Penn Yan has a Business i\Ien's Association which is earnestly co-operating with its public officials to encourage the substantial growth and development of all its industries. The Penn Yan of today is the legitimate heritage of the character and determination of its founders. It is the center of a fine agricultural region, it is beautiful for location, and its pleasant streets, handsome houses and re- ligious and educational advantages make it an ideal place in which to live. RESIDENCE W. M. PATTESON RESIDENCE MRS. T. F. WHEELER RESIDENCE MRS. F. G. WAGENBR RESIDENCE TIMOTHY COSTELLO RESIDENCE W. D. HODDOWELD RESIDENCE NELSON DAMOTH # HISTORY OF PENN YAN # By WALTER WOLCOTT VER a century has passed since Penn Yan was first settled and over three-fourths of a oentupy since the village was incorporated. Successive generations have each played a part in local affairs during the years that have intervened from times now present back to that period when the pioneers established themselves in what was to them a howling wilderness. Such was Western New York at the close of the Revolution; a trackless waste covered with dense forests and the haunt of the panther, the wolf and the bear. The Senecas, a tribe comprising one of six, all of whom formed in a mighty league of aborigines, called by the French, the Iroquois, at that time held sway over this section. During the War for Independence had occurred that memorable expedition against the Six Nations of Indians and from which they had experienced sad results. In 1779 an army consisting of three thousand men marched from Easton in Pennsylvania into the country of the Genesee, as it was then called. This army was commanded by General John Sullivan, subsequently elected to the office of Governor of New Hampshire, while a contingent force of two thousand men who marched from Albany and joined him at Tioga Point was commanded by General James Clinton, the brother of one Governor and the father of another Governor of the Empire State. The Indians were defeated at Newtown (now Elmira) and their villages burned, their orchards cut down, and their growing crops destroyed. An Indian village located on Kashong Creek in Torrey was among the number which were burned at that time. Shortly before President Washington's first term occurred the affair known as Shays' Insurrection in Massachusetts. Among those concerned was Jacob Fredenburg, who, in 1787, fled from that state and came and lived among the Indians on the land where Penn Yan is now situated. He was therefore the first white man in Penn Yan of whom we have any record. The Indians permitted him to build a log hut by the side of Jacob's brook, and to fish in that stream, which one report says derived its name from him. Fredenburg was adopted into the tribe, but his hunting and other privileges were somewhat circumscribed. It seems proper to here relate that all this section of country was obtained in 1788, by treaty with the Indians, by Oliver Phelps and Nathaniel Gorham, and was called the Phelps and Gorham Purchase. The eastern boundary was desig- nated by a line extending north and south from Lake Ontario to Pennsylvania and known as the Pre-emption Line. In Turner's History of the Phelps and Gor- ham Purchase it is stated that "after the treaty Mr. Phelps surveyed the land into 11 RESIDENCE HON. J. S. SHEPPARD RESIDENCE E. J. WAI^Kl'in" RESIDENCE H. C. UNDERWOOD RESIDENCE HON. THOS. CARMODY RESIDENCE H. A. WAGENER RESIDENCE W. N. WISE tracts, denominated ranges, running north and south, and subdivided the ranges into tracts of six miles square, denominated townships, and designated each by num.bers, beginning to number both ranges and townships at the eighty-second mile-stone, in the southeast corner of the tract (now the southeast corner of Steuben County), numbering the townships northwardly to the lake from one to fourteen and the ranges westerly from one to seven." Thus the tract on which Penn Yan was started and on which the most valuable part of the village stands to-day, was designated as Lot 37 of Township 7, first range, 276 acres. In 1791 George Wheeler, an early settler, obtained possession of this tract, which he di- vided between his two sons - in - law, Robert Chissom and James Schofield. They were the pio- neer settlers of Penn Yan. James Schofield erected a log house a short distance west of Sucker brook, but later removed to Chautauqua county, where was born his distinguished d e s - cendant, Major-Gen- eral John M. Scho- field. Robert Chissom located on what is new Maple Avenue and on his prem.ises built the first tavern. His building stood on the site of the present residence of DeWitt C. Ayres, editor of the Yates County Chronicle. The next owner of the tract was Lewis Birdsall, whose son. Dr. Lewis A. Birdsall, was for many years a prominent citizen. In 1796 Lewis Birdsall sold the tract to David Wagener, with whose advent the real history of Penn Yan begins. David Wagener was, at first, a respectable farmer and prosperous land owner in Montgomery County, Pa. His residence was located about sixteen miles north- west of Philadelphia. In 1786, Jemima Wilkinson (or the "Public Universal Friend") came to his house and continued there for some time. She had been for about ten years preaching and proselyting in Rhode Island (where she was born), in Connecticut and in other states and had collected quite a following. Some writers say that David Wagener became a follower, but that is a mistake, for though he thought her a very good woman and aided her materially in many ways, yet he never claimed to be a member of her Society. In 1789 various mem- bers of the society formed a settlement, called the Friends' Settlement on the west bank of Seneca Lake, in what is now Torrey. The Friend (as she called herself) joined them the following year, at which time a grist mill was erected by James Parker, Abraham Dayton and Richard Smith, three pioneers particularly distinguished for their enterprising tendencies. In 1791 David Wagener came to the new settlement and became an owner in part of this mill. Five years later he bought the lands on which Penn Yan now stands, and built the first grist mill the south side of the outlet — where now is located the mill of Andrews, Son & Co. WAGENER HOUSE, COURT STREET Erected in 1828 13 RESIDENCE E. R. TAYLOR RESIDENCE E. L. HORTON RESIDENCE HON. G. R. CORNWEL,L RESIDENCE W. H, FOX RESIDENCE P. HALLBTT RESIDENCE LATE H. B. STRUBLE He died August 26, 1799, and was the first person buried in Lake View cemetery. His lands at Penn Yan he left to his two sons, Abraham and Melcholr. Abraham Wagoner (or Squire Wagener as he was commonly known) has been considered, and justly so, as the founder of Penn Yan. In 1799 he came on the lands left by his father and erected the first frame building within the bounds of the village, into which he moved on the 1st day of January, 1800. He and his brother, Melcholr, played a prominent part in the early history of the town, and through their influence many of the most valuable of the original residents were induced to here make a location. In 1801 Abraham Wagener erected a second grist mill on the north side of the outlet and north of the one his father had pre- viously built. In or about 1816 he erected the domicile which was long known as the Mansion House. This stood at the south end of Main street and on the west side. On the same side and extending northerly to Elm street was his or- chard, in which, among other varieties, was produced the celebrated Wagener apple. Dr. John Dorman came to Penn Yan in 1795 and his was the second frame house erected. In after years it was known as the "old red house" and during the middle of the last century was used by the late Charles V. Bush as a house-build- er's shop. It was opened as a tavern by Dr. Dorman and in an addition which was built en, his son, Joel Dorman, started the first store. He was succeeded by George and Robert Shearman. Another early and well patronized merchant was George D. Stewart. He had in his employ two young men of ability named Eben- ezer B. Jones and James Dwight Morgan. By his advice and direction each after- wards started in business for himself. Jones went into the dry goods business, and Morgan went into the hardware business, and both achieved success and dis- tinction. At the commencement of the nineteenth century Penn Yan contained the two grist mills already mentioned, together with a saw mill, all located on the outlet at the Main street bridge, while at the head of Main street were nearly all the dwelling houses which had been erected. These were few in number, wide apart and scattering. About half a dozen stores were also in evidence about this time. It was an out-of-the-way place and for some years did not show a very rapid growth. About 1810, the singular name, by which it has become distinguished, was conferred upon the village. During the first year of the last century, Morris P. Sheppard removed from Germantown, in Pennsylvania, and started a tannery, and also erected a dwelling house on Head street, near Jacob's brook. The other early residents would refer to his domicile as "Morris' villa," a designation to which he did not objeci, and at length the nascent village then located on upper Main street began to be spoken of as "Morrlsville." Another village of the same name (now the county seat of Madison county) had been already established, and the impracticability of thus denominating this place being manifested, other names were proposed, but none seemed worthy of popular acceptance. Such is an account given to the writer by Hon. John L. Lewis, at one time County Judge of Yates county. That a meeting was once held, to decide upon a name for the village, may be a fact, although Judge Lewis declared it to be traditional. According to one report of this meeting, a man who was present named Philemon Baldwin said, "Let the place be called Pang Yang." A more complete version gives the following as the words he uttered: "Gentlemen, if we cannot untie this knot, we must cut it. We are part of us Penn-ymites and part Yan-kees and I move we christen our village Penn Yan.'' There is still another story which takes the credit of naming the village from Philemon Baldwin and gives the honor to one Benjamin Barton, who, it seems, was a military officer of some distinction. This story, briefly given, is that Benjamin Barton, taking into consideration the fact that the in- 15 ^agi3it.^»?y rr habitants then were Pennsylvanians and Yankees about equally dominant, suggested the name of Penn Yank. For some time the place was so called until Jimmie Greaves, a Scotchman by birth and a merchant's clerk by occupation, be- gan in his correspondence and conversation to mention the name without the final k. The latter form, being more acceptable to the masses, was adopted. From a comparison of documents, still extant, it would seem that our village was not mentioned as Penn Yan previous to 1810. In Spafford's Gazetteer of the State of New York published in 1813 the place is referred to as "a small village about one mile from Crooked Lake, and called Pennyan or Penn-yank, a name derived from the circumstance that the first inhabitants were Yankees and Penn- sylvanians in about equal numbers." At a meeting of the Yates County Historical Society, held several years ago, Dr. John Hatmaker, a pioneer of this section, gave an amusing account of his first journey to this place in 1818. He came in company with William M. Oliver, afterwards a prominent man in Yates county. The two young men brought their books and most of their temporal possessions in a one-horse wagon. On arriving at Waterloo they made inquiries about Penn Yan, their place of destination, but nobody seemed to know of such a place until finally a well dressed gentleman stepped up and told them it was a dirty, miserable, little village in the farthest corner of Ontario county, where the walls were plastered over with constables' es.ecutions and there was a general reign of discouragement. This man, it turned out, was a Universalist minister who had preached in Penn Yan and received a very rude reception. Not discouraged by his unfavorable report, the two trav- elers came on and took up their residence in this vicinity. Dr. Hatmaker died in a good old age in 1877, while Oliver became the first Judge of Yates county and also served four years in the State Senate and two years in Congress. Among the other early residents and the occupations they followed, may be mentioned as at- torneys and counselors : Cornelius Hasten, Geo. H. Green, William Shattuck, John Wiley, Abraham P. Vosburgh, Thomas J. Nev- ins, Levi Lyman, Jas. Taylor, William Cornwell, Evert VanBuren, Roder- ick N. Morrison and Hen- ry Welles; as physicians and surgeons: Walter Wolcott, XJri Judd, Rosius Morse, Henry P. Sartwell, Andrew F. Oliver, Francis M. Potter, William Cornwell and Joshua Lee, and as merchants: William Babcock, Henry Bradley, Eli Sheldon, John Sloan, Benjamin Tyler and Edward J. Fowle. There was one industry which was carried on to a considerable extent in this section, during the pioneer times, and that was the distillation of whiskey. The earliest distillery, within the bounds of the present county of Yates, was a small log building after the manner of nine-tenths of all the buildings of those days, and stood not far from Benton Center, on what is still known as the Benton farm. It was erected as long ago as 1795, by a distiller named John Leak, and the extent of the business consisted in the distilling of one bushel of grain per THE UNIVERSAL FRIEND AND HER JERUSALEM HOME. 17 day, and fronj whjcli but two quarts of whiskey were obtained. Robert Chissom owned a distillery, which was then situated on the south side of Maple Avenue, near his residence. Dr. John Dorman also about this time changed an old log house into a distillery. Aaron Gilbert Dorman, his son, had three distilleries in full blast, and, strange to say, named his eldest daughter Temperance. The whiskey that was thus supplied met with a ready demand. Melzer Tuell, who came to Penn Yan in 1817, told the w;;iter that many suckers were formerly taken from Sucker brook. A few, it seems, could have been spared from the land. Yates county was established by act of the Legislature February 5, 1823, and commenced its political existence on the 1st day of July, following. It derived its name from the honest, true-hearted old Governor, Joseph C. Yates, just then elected, and was set off from Ontario. The county seat of the new county was located at Penn Yan by the following commissioners: John Sutton, of Tompkins county; George H. Feeter, of Herkimer county, and Joseph B. Walton, of Otsego county. In th© second edition of Spafford's Gazetteer of the State of New York, published in 1S24, Is the following reference to this village as it was at that period: "The post Village of Penn' Yan is situated on the outlet of the Crooked Lake in the northwest corner of the town of Milo, about half a mile below the foot oi the east arm of the Crooked Lake, and is a very busy place, with an active popu- lation. A small part of the village is in the town of Benton. If any sound moral- ist has doubts of the fatal influence of 'whiskey mills,' small grain distilleries, Qn the morals and habits of the people, he would do well to spend a few days in this section of country. There is a strange want of soundness in our legisla- tion, as refepect these establishments, and the enormous attachment to strong drink, everywhere found around them. Penn Yan was settled by about equal lUimbSrs of Pennsylvanians and Yankees, from which circumstance its very odd came is derived, a sort of fantastical compound for the land of whiskey and the LOWER MAIN STREET— PENN YAN IN 1858. 18 land of pumpkin pie. The village now contains about seventy dwelling houses, two grist mills, two saw mills, a trip hammer, four stores, a printing and post office, two school houses and three inns. About twenty of the buildings are in the town of Benton. There is a small Society of Friends, and a Presbyterian clergy- man is settled in the village, but m.y correspondents omit to say whether or not he has a church. The main road from Geneva to Olean leads through this village, and thus far it was a good one when I traveled it in 1817. Penn Van is twenty- one miles southeast of Canandaigua, sixteen south of Geneva and thirty north of Bath." If the author of SpafEord's Gazetteer could have lived in Penn Yan in 1911, he would have recorded the fact that Penn Yan had reformed. In fact, the county of Yates, in which this thriving village is located, is now entirely "dry," the first all-dry county in the State of New York. Penn Yan voted "dry" in 1909 and again in 1911. Nine years after the description quoted above was printed, Penn Yan was incorporated as a village. The Act of Legislature incorporating the village was passed April 29, 1833. The first Board of Trustees was as follows: Abraham Wagener, Roderick N. Morrison, Russell R. Fargo, Morris F. Sheppard and John Brooks. Abraham "VVagener was elected President of the Board of Trustees, and Henry Eno was appointed Village Clerk. The following description of Penn Yan, printed in Gordon's Gazetteer in 1836, will give an idea of the village as it was at the time of its incorporation: "Penn Yan, founded by Mr. Abraham Waggoner (sic), incorporated 29th April, 1833; the shire town about half a mile below the foot of the east arm of Crooked Lake upon a pleasant plain, and on the outlet, partly in the town of Benton, contains a new court house of brick, a prison of stone, a fire-proof office for the county clerk, 1 Presbyterian, 1 Methodist, 1 Baptist and 1 Episcopal church; an academy, incorporated and highly flourishing; 18 general stores, 2 book stores, 2 printing offices, each issuing a weekly paper; 5 taverns, a bank, incorporated April 2d. 1831, with a capital of $100,000; 2 grist and 2 saw mills, and 450 dwellings. This is a thriving village, growing rapidly, and has many good buildings. It Is finely exhibited to the passenger descending the hill on the road from Geneva. Its singular name was derived from the circumstance that its Inhabitants were Pennsylvanians and Yankees, in equal numbers." The first court house and jail combined was erected in 1824, and in 1834 it was burned. In 1835 a new brick court house was built on a public square (now known as the Court House Park) at a cost of $12,000. This is the present edifice, and has at different times been repaired, and the interior remodeled. A jail, detached, was erected the same season. The latter was destroyed by fire in February, 1857, and was rebuilt the same year at a cost of $10,200. This jail was demolished after an entirely new jail had been erected, north of the old one, and on the same lot, in 1904. The new "Yates County Building" was erected In 1889 and containa the Supervisors' rooms, the Surrogate's office and the County Clerk's office. The "fire-proof office for the County Clerk," which is above men- tioned, stood formerly on the site of this edifice. It was built of stone, and was erected shortly after the first court house was burned down. The first newspaper in Penn Yan was the Penn Yan Herald, which Abraham H. Bennett began issuing weekly in May, 1818. The name was changed in 1822 to that of the Penn Yan Democrat, which it has retained until this day. In 1835 the proprietors became Bennett & Reed, and in 1841 the elder Bennett disposed of his interest to his son, Clement W. Bennett, who in 1842 conducted this paper In partnership with Alfred Reed, under the firm name of Reed & Bennett. In 1847 Alfred Reed became the proprietor and was succeeded by Darius A. Ogden in 19 O % a o o 1^ 'A 1901-'03; L, Dudley Wilcox, A. B., 1903-'07; Glenn Penhollow, 1907-'08; Everett S. Elwood, 1908-'10; W. Eugene DeMelt, 1910~. In 1895 a Superintendent of Schools was elected to have general oversight in the graded departments. These superintendents have been: William Joseph THE OLD PENN YAN ACADEMY, ERECTED IN 1859. Pelo, A. B., 1895-'96; George Howard Hoxie, A. M., 1896-'98; Jay Crissey, 1898- 1901; Jeremiah M. Thompson, Ph. B. 1901-'05; N. Winton Palmer, 1906—. The Preceptresses since 1859 have been: Frances A. Sweet, 1859-'60; Mary E- Clark, 1860-'61; Susan R. Gibson, 1861-'64; Louise P. Dana, 1864-'67; Louise M. Randal, 1867-76; Helen M. Stark, 1876-'77; Emma H. Murphey, 1877-79; Edith Van Dusen, 1879-'80; Margaret Emerson, 1880-'87; Louise J. Starkweather, 1887-'91; Es- tella Mullholland, 1891-'92; Alice Hulburd, 1892-'94; Ida Shaper, 1894-'96; Katherine Rowe Moore, 1896-'97; Mabel B. Hall, 1897-'1899; Mrs. Lizzie Lowell Hammond, 1899-1907; Katherine Rowe Moore, 1907 — . 46 THE CHURCHES ### Fir^ Presbyterian Church The First Presbyterian Church of Penn Yan was organized in February, 1823. For four years prior to that time services had been held, principally in the Benton church. As early as 1819 Rev. James Hotchkiss preached in a school house in Penn Yan, when there were only two members of the Presbyterian faith in the village — both women. Rev. Richard Williams came here to live the following year, preaching here and in Benton. In 1824, the denomination, then quite well organized, built its first church — a small, unpretentious frame building. near the residence of the late T. F. Wheeler on Main street. In 1841 a division occurred among the mem- bers of the church and the pastor and a number of fol- lowers left and formed a congrega- tional Society and built a place of worship where the Methodist Episco- pal church now stands. This was inl841. The disrup- tion was a severe blow to the stanch Presbyterians, but they met the issue well and four months afterward The succession of pastors has been as follows: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHtJRCH, they secured an- other pastor at an increased salary. At the same time they made radical changes and im- provements in the church building. A heavy debt was thus incurred, but gradually many of those who had de- serted went back to the fold, and it was not long before the church was again affluent. In 1864 the building was again repaired and enlarged. This served for fifteen years, when in 1879 the present large edifice was erected. Richard Williams, 1820 to 1825; Chancey Eddy, 1826 to 1831; Samuel A. Allen, October to December, 1831; Stephen Crosby, 1832 to 1836; Ovid Miner, 1837 to 1841; James Richards, 1841 to 1847; William W. Robinson, 1848 to 1850; James Ells, 1851 to 1854; W. W. Tay- lor, 1854 to 1860; L. S. Fine, 1860 to 1862; Frederick Starr, 1864 to 1865; David Magie, 1865 to 1872; William Lawrie, 1872 to 1873; D. Henry Palmer, 1873 to 1910. The latter completed nearly thirty-seven years as pastor of the churchy re- signing on account of ill health. He died not long afterward. The church was without a pastor until May, 1911, when Rev. Nevin D. Bartholomew became the pastor in charge. 47 Fir^ Methodic Episcopal Church In 1792, four years after the first white settlers came to this section of the country, Ezra Cole, a Methodist local preacher, held a service in a barn. In 1793 the Seneca circuit was formed and a regular Methodist class organized. The quarterly meetings were held in a log house near where is now the farm house of Charles B. Shaw, probably the Sam Wise tavern house. The first visits to these parts of those two great Methodist preachers, Revs. William Colbert and Valentine Cook, were made in 1793-6. The latter was the presiding elder. In 1794 Alward White was preacher and Thornton Fleming presiding elder. The following preachers succeeded: John Lackey and Joseph Whitby, 1795; Anning Owen and Hamilton Jefferson, 1796; Johnson Dunham, 1797; Jonas Stokes and Richard Lyon, 1798; Johnathan Bateman, 1799. The preachers until 1825 in- cluded the following: Benjamin Bidlack, Benjamin G. Paddock, George Harmon, Palmer JRoberts, William J, Kent, Robert Parker, Ogden Lanning and Henry J. Kent. In 1824 the work had become so established that the First Methodist Episcopal church of Penn Yan was duly incorporated, and a church building erected, the dedicatory sermon being preached by the Rev. Israel Chamberlayne, December 21st, 1826. In 1848 the parsonage was purchased and the church repaired and improved; soon after the first pipe organ was added. In 1856 the society moved into the Congregational church building, which was purchased, and, soon after, enlarged and improved. In 1897 the beautiful, modern brownstone structure was erected, a building which gives every convenience for progressive church work. A mag- nificent three manual pipe organ, added in 1909, completes the equipment of this commodious place of worship, which cost complete about $40,000. The membership is now about five hundred. There is a large Sunday school, / an energetic Brotherhood and Epworth League, as well as strong missionary societies among the women. The following have been the pastors: John B. Alvernon, 1826-8; Abner Chase, 1829; Manley Tooker, 1830; Chester V. Adgate, 1831-2; Wilbur Hoag, 1833; Rob- ert T. Parker, 1834; Thos. J. Champion, 1835; Seth Mattison, 1836; Thos. J. Champion, 1837; Allan Stelle, 1838; Free- born G. Hibbard, 1839; William P. Davis, 1840; F. G. Hibbard, 1841-2; Clinton W. Sears, 1843; Isaiah McMahon, 1844-5; Wm. H. Goodwin, 1846-7; Alpha Wright, 1848-9; Israel H. Kellog, 1850-1; D. D. Buck, 1852-3; Thos. Tousey, 1854-5; Nathan Fellows, 1856-7; John C. Noble, 1858-9; Sanford Van Benschoten, 1860-1; Chas. W. Bennett, 1862-3; D. D. Buck, 1864-5; Thos. Tousey, 1866-8; Jas. E. Latimer, 1869; W. B. Benham, 1870-1; M. S. Leet, 1872-3; J. P. Farmer, 1874-6; K. P. Jervis. 1876-7; A. N. Damon, 1878-80; E. M. Mills, 1881-4; J. H. McCarty, 1884-6; J. V. Benham, 1887-9; L. F. Congdon, 1890; Arthur Copeland, 1891-3; J. F. Beebe, 1894-7; F. T. Keeney, 1898; H. E. Frohock ] 899-1900; W. H. Giles, 1901-3; DeWitt S. Hooker, 1904-10; H. I. Andrews 191o' FIRST M. E. CHURCH. 48 St. Michael's Church Catholicity in the village of Penn YaH goes back as far as the year 1847. At that time there numbered about fifteen Catholic families. One of those families deserving special mention was the Hendrick family, which gave two distinguished sons to the church, the late Rt. Reverend Thomas A. Hendrick, Bishop of Cebu, P. I., and Rt. Reverend Joseph W. Hendrick, present pastor of Holy Cross Church, Ovid, and Domestic Prelate to His Holiness Pope Pius X. There was no Catholic church in Penn Yan at that time, and Fathers Bradley and O'Flaherty came here occasionally from Geneva, and said Mass in the homes ol Mr. Hendrick, Mrs. Mary Mulligan, In the Court House and in a school house near the present Pox's Mills. In 1849 Mr. Hendrick collected funds for the erection of a church, which building still remains on Keuka street. The ground was donated by Abraham Wagener. About 1850 this church was dedicated in honor of St. Michael, which name it has retained ever since. Father Gilbride was the first resident pastor, having Hamm.ondsport and Ovid for out missions. Father Gilbride was in charge about two years. The following priests have since been pastors: Rev. P. Canny, two years; Rev. J. Dean, one year; Rev. J. Mc- Kenna, seven years; Rev. D. English, seven years; Rev. B. McGowan, five years; Rev. W. Gregg, two years; Rev. Eugene Pagani, fifteen years; Rev. Angelo Lugero, six years. The present pastor is Rev. Martin J. Hendrick, who was appoint- ed pastor August 15, 1898. Rev. John R. Fitzsimons is the assistant, and was appointed March 18, 1909. The handsome new edifice which now stands on Liberty street was built by Father Hendrick, the present pastor, in 1902. Sf. Michael's parish is the largest congregation in this village, having a mem- bership of over one thousand souls. There is a parochial school connected with the church which was built by Father Pagani in 1883. It is supported by the voluntary contributions of the Catholics. The school is in charge of the Sisters of St. Joseph, and has an at- tendance of 125 pupils. The valuation of all church property, including rectory, barn, school and old church property, is about $70,000. Under the activity of Rev. Fitzsimons, the debt incurred by the parish be- cause of the erection of the new church is being paid off yearly in substantial amounts. In time a tower will be erected on the southeast corner, the church being built with that addition in view. Also, when financial cares are less bur- densome than now, a larger and more elaborate altar will be installed, according to present intentions. The resident priests have also the Catholic church at Dundee in their pas- torate. ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH. 49 St. Mark's Church St. Mark's parish was incorporatei^ May 8, 1837. Henry Rose and Abraham Dox were the first wardens. John N. Rose, Dr. Henry P. Sartwell, Sealobury Kls- sam, Francis M. Potter, Erastus Page, Ebenezer Lord, B. W. Franklin and William C. Parsons, the first -vestrymen. Before the parish existed legally, i.e., before the act of incorporation or a name had been chosen, the Rev. William W. Bostwick, missionary at Hammond- sport and Bath, held occasional services, beginning about 1826. The first church was built in 1838, opposite the Penn Yan Academy, where the home of Wm. N. Wise now stands, and was consecrated by the Rt. Rev. Ben- jamin Treadwell Onderdonk, Bishop of New York, whose diocese com- prised the entire state. The first rector of St. Mark's was the Rev. Edmund Embury, 1838. Several of Penn Yan's old- est families are related to Mr. Em- bury. The property on upper Main was sold, the parish then built the present church on Main street, cor- ner Clinton, in 1879, while the Rev. William Catterson was rector. Oc- tober 30, 1879, the Rt. Rev. Arthur Cleveland Coxe, D. D., L.L. D., Bishop of Western New York, con- secrated the new church. This building was enlarged to its present size and the tower add- ed during the rectorship of William H. Lord. Thus St. Mark's parish is over 73 years old; has had many rectors, only two or three of whom are now ^.iving. For the past thirteen years the Rev. J. H. Perkins has been the rector, and in years of service is the oldest clergyman in Penn Yan, St. Mark's being his first and only charge. Before coming to Penn Yan he was in charge of the Archdeaconry of Buffalo and ministered to all the small parishes and missions in Niagara, Erie, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Catteraugus and Alleghany counties, under the direction of the late Bishop Coxe. Rev. Mr. Perkins was born in London, Eng. He is the son of a clergyman and was educated at Hobart College, where he studied for four years with the class of '91. In 1894 he graduated with his class from the Seabury Divinity School and 's'as ordained by Bishop Coxe. The parish is small but active, the different societies and guilds working together for the one object, the Church and her missions. St. Mark's is not only free from debt, but is at unity — working harmoniously, continually improving the church property. Many handsome and costly memor- ials and gifts have been received in the last few years. The church is well appointed, well kept and homelike. Visitors to the church always remark what a beautiful little church — the little church on the corner. ST. MARK'S CI-IURCH. 5U Fir^ Bapti^ Church As early as 1811 Baptist services were conducted in this locality, but it was not until 1829 that a movement- was made to establish a Baptist society in Penn Yan. In that year a number of members of the old Second Milo church severed their relations for that purpose, and the early meetings were held in various places — in old Masonic Hall, in schools, in the court house, and even in a printing office. In 1831 it was de- cided to build a brick church, and in 1834 one was erected on the site oc- cupied by the present church. It was a plain building and cost $9,000. This served until 1870, when it was torn down to make room for the present building. The new church was dedicat- ed May 18, 1871. The Baptist society has prospered in Penn Yan and has a large member- ship. The succession of pastors has been: Samuel Carpenter, David Hurl- but, John D. Hart, Ira Bennett, Orei Montague, Samuel Adsit, Howell Smith, Hiram K. Stimson, Charles Morton, Samuel D. Bainbridge, Charles N. Chandler, Edwin P. Brigham, N. Judson Clark, G. M. Peters, T. R. Peters, J. P. Parmer, D. Crosby, D. R. Watson, Ed- ward M. Saunier, Eugene Haines, Thomas deGruchy, Forrest L. Fraser. Rev. George W. Rockwell, the present pastor. His immediate predecessor. Rev. F. L. Fraser, resigned to take up the work of superintendent of the Albany Dis- trict of the State Anti-Saloon League. BAPTIST CHURCH. Free Methodic Church What was the People's Rescue Mission was, on October 21, 1906, formed into a Free Methodist Church Society of North America. Nine members were received into full membership from other churches. Later the old Head street school property was bought, and the building is used as a place of worship. Philip S. Culver ministers to the spiritual needs of the members of the church, which serves a useful purpose in its special field of endeavor. 51 THE CEMETERIES Lake View Cemetery Since 1799 a part of what is now Lake View Cemetery has been the last resting place of residents of this community. . David Wagener, the father of Abraham, was the first to be buried there. In 1837 Abraham Wagener deeded two acres to the village of Penn Yan, and this small plot sufficed until 1853, when the village trustees bought from Abraham Wagener six acres adjoining the original cemetery on the west, paying for it $600, the seller reserving two acres for burial purposes. In 1855 Abraham's heirs — Charles Wagener and others — gave another deed of this two acres cf reservation for $400, this time retaining only fifty lots for the Wagener fam.ily. This was called the "First Purchase." ENTRANCE TO LAKE VIEW CEMETERY. In 1867 five acres adjoining were bought from Charles Wagener for $2,500, and in 1878 another purchase of eight acres was made, the price being $600 an acre. In 1906 a fourth purchase was made, when ten acres were bought from Charles Wagener's heirs, making the total area of Lake View Cemetery thirty acres. For storage purposes a half acre north of the original burying ground was bought in 1908. 53 While Lake View Cemetery is most carefully tended and more attractive than most rural cemeteries, it is the aim Of the cemetery trustees to make even more improvements. Plotting, planting, lawn making and road building have been planned by a Cornell landscape architect. In laying out the last purchase the "lawn plan," or park system, has been observed, in which it is found desir- able to limit the stone work and monumental display as much as is compatible with the personal desires of those directly interested. IN LAKE VIEW CEMETERY. The trustees m.aintain a perpetual care fund. By paying in a certain small amount a lot will be taken care of for all time. Donations and bequests to this fund are asked for by the trustees. There are twenty or more lots now in the perpetual care fund. Lake View is indeed a beautiful city of the dead. A chapel is to be erected near the Court street entrance, Mrs. Henrietta Monell, a daughter of Abraham Wagener, having bequeathed in her will $5,000 for that purpose. It is to be of Gothic or Swiss design and of brick or stone, and will be an ornament to the cemetery, as well as a convenience for the use of funeral parties. St. Michael's Cemetery During the pastorate of Rev. Eugene Pagani, the Roman Catholics bought about thirty-two acres of land for cemetery purposes, to the west of Lake View. Much is being done under the supervision of Rev. Martin Hendrick, pastor, and Rev. John Fitzsimons, assistant pastor, to beautify the grounds, and they are well kept. 53 THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RIOR to the incorporation of the village of Penn Yan in 1833, and for some two years afterward, the resi- dents fought fires with a hand engine and bucket brigades. There was no fire department, every- body lending a hand. In 1835 "Fire Engine Company No. 1" was formed, and a brake and suction engine, called the Neptune, was pur- chased and kept in a building on Elm street. The old hand engine, called the Cataract, ■K "•. was kept in a shanty on Head street. In ; 1838 persons residing in the northern part ■-■',,■ of the village formed what was called ' "'■ ' "Cataract Company No. 2," using the Cata- ract engine. This engine was first used when what was called "Brimstone Row," extending from Wheeler's corner to Hamlin's store, was burned. It was in use for twenty years. The Neptune was eventually sold to Hammondsport. In 1851 a number of citizens assembled in the court house and formed a company called "Keuka No. 1." Four years later "Excelsior No. 2" was formed, and the present engine house on Main street was built. The third brake engine was obtained that year. The engine house on Main street near Head street was built in 1868 and was occupied by Excelsior No. 2. The hose- men of that company took the name of the "Holmes Hose," in honor of Farley Holmes, then a prominent resident of Penn Yan. Until 1872 these engines and hose supplied the village with fire protection, when the steam fire engine "Keuka" was purchased. "Keuka Engine Company" was organized in 1871 with eighty-three members. This body was soon after granted permission to organize into a hose company, and the result was the formation of the "Ellsworth Hose Company," named in honor of General S. S. Ellsworth, of Penn Yan. This company, organized in 1872, has been maintained to the present day. THE BENHAM HOUSE. 54 The "Hydrant Hose Company" was organized in 1866. It was at first called "Hydraulic Hose Company." The "Hunter Hook and Ladder Company," which has charge of the ladders and similar equipment of the department, was organized in 1880, when the truck was purchased. The "Sheldon Hose Company" came into existence in 1895 and was named after William Sheldon. It occupies Engine House No. 2, on North Main street. The department of today is an active, alert organization. The equipment consists of a powerful steam fire engine, a chemical engine, a hook and ladder truck and three hose companies. There are sixty hydrants and several outlying hose houses, and with the inexhaustible water supply from Lake Keuka and the tremendous pressure maintained, the village is capable of successfully coping v/ith the more serious fires. A FIREMEN'S PARADE IN PBNN TAN. The most serious, and probably the most destructive, conflagration that ever took place in Penn Yan, occurred April 30th, 1872. The flre started in a large wooden building on the south side of Jacob street, in the afternoon. This build- ing was occupied as a foundry by the firm of Whitaker & Bryan and was known as the Commercial Iron Works. The firemen of Penn Yan assembled promptly, but in spite of their efforts the foundry was speedily consumed. In the meantime the fire extended to the buildings on the opposite side of the street. These were occupied as business blocks, and were all burned down, together with a large carriage manufactory. Several residences on both sides of this street, and on the west side of Benham street, also a number of barns, were likewise des- troyed at that time. By the arrival of a fire company, summoned by telegraph from Canandaigua, and the assistance thus rendered, the fire was brought under control. One person, an old veteran by the name of Martin Hope, is believed to have perished in this fire, as he was never again seen. The entire loss amounted to $130,000 55 PUBLIC UTILITIES OF PENN YAN In the matter of public utilities, Penn Yan stands in the front rank among the villages of New York State. Very few municipalities are the owners of their water, light and sewer plants. Penn Yan's water plant was constructed in 1894, at a cost of $66,000, and is built on the gravity system — having a large reservoir at an elevation of about SOO feet above Lake Keuka, which is supplied by pumps having a capacity of 75,000 gallons per hour. There are nearly sixteen miles of water mains in the village, supplying practically every street. There are 116 fire hydrants in use, the service of which is furnished without expense to the village. The power plant is modern and complete and planned to develop power at the lowest possible cost. There are two 225 horse-power high-speed engines connected with power water pump. These are used in connection with the elec- tric light department, thereby effecting a saving in operation for each depart- ment. At the present time there are over 1,250 water users, with an annual rental exceeding $13,000. During the year 1910 there were pumped 156,066,621 gallons. This, however, includes the water used for Are hydrants. The high elevation of the reservoir gives ample pressure for fire protection, running from 125 to 140 pounds. The installation of a water system for the best results require a system of sewers. A complete system of sanitary sewers was constructed by the village in 1903 at a cost of $80,319.80. It covers practically all of the viliage streets, 13% miles of mains being in use. There is no expense to property owners for the use of the public sewers. The sewage is taken care of at the treatment works, which operate automatically, requiring very little attention, and practically no expense for maintenance. Per the proper cleansing of the sew- age system there are located throughout the village 172 man-holes and 48 flush tanks. The flush tanks are auto- matic to insure the prop- er flushing of sewers at regular intervals. The electric light plant was installed in 1905, and the total cost to this time Br r.'I:'/,-TT/r//f/r.'y. m '-.':-■•-'-' .'■'- - ■.-■.■v-'/^/'.'.'T''- w/r.^^.7:M':^'rm"'rff/'y'.'W'' WS/ff^^i 1 1 '1. m 1 Ujjjjl l^^Kk "^Hw** l.-L^''-^*'"'''^ SEWERAGE TREATMJiNT WORKS. 56 is $39 872.83. This covers additions and extensions made necessary by the in- creased number of consumers. It supplies current for 82 arc lights for the pub- lic streets, and there are nearly 200 private consumers. It also furnishes power for manufacturing purposes. The receipts for the year 1910 were $12,854.84 for light and power. The dynamos and electric apparatus are all in duplicate, so that continuous service may be given without danger of delay. For economy in operation the water and light departments are combined at the power plant. That is, while water is being pumped, electric current is gen- erated, power being furnished with the same engines and boilers. The Public Library THE Penn Yan Public Library is now in its six- teenth year, and is one of the in- stitut ions of which the village is justly proud. For ten years it occupied a sin- gle room in the old Academy; in 1905 it took pos- session of its present attractive and convenient building, thegiftof Andrew Carnegie, Esq., erected upon a lot provided by a few public spirited citizens. From some 1,400 volumes with which the Library opened in 1895, the collection has grown to more than 7,000 well-selected books. In addition to these more than twenty newspapers and periodicals are regularly upon the tables in the reading rooms. The library is open every evening and on three afternoons of each week; it is supported by taxation, and its use is free to all residents of the village of suit- able age; it also serves, under certain conditions, the people of the imro.ediate neighborhood. The management is in the hands of a board of five trustees, and it is admin- istered by a librarian of unusual ability, to whose intelligent and able conduci much of its success is due. In addition to purchases for the library, choice books are being constantly, donated by residents of Penn Yan. Fraternal Societies, Grand Army Posts and Auxiliaries Ancient Order of Hibernians, organized in 1895. Meets first and third Tues- day nights in each month. Has about 46 members. Catholic Mutual Benefit Society, organized in 1888. Membership about 60. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday nights in each month. 57 Ladles' Catholic Benefit Association, organized in 1897. Membership about 80. Meets the first and third Thursday nights in each month. Danish Brotherhood, organized in 1893. Membership about 190. Meets the" first and third Saturday nights in each month. Danish Sisterhood, organized in 1899. Membership about 26. Meets the first Sunday in each month. Keuka Lodge, No. 149, I. O. O. F., was originally instituted in 1845. A new charter was granted In 1879. Membership about 340. Meets every Monday night. Penn Yan Encampment of Patriarchs, I. O. O. P., organized 1882. Member- ship about 100. Meets the second and fourth Friday nights of each month. Lake Keuka Rebekah Lodge, organized in 1905. Membership about 250. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday nights In each month. Knights of Pythias, organized in 1886. Membership about 28. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday nights in each month. Lake Keuka Camp, M. W. of A., organized in 1900. Membership about 80. Meets every Thursday night. Royal Neighbors, M. W. A., organized in 1910. Membership about 25. Meets the first and third Wednesday nights in each month. Metawissa Tribe, I. O. R. M., organized in 1888. Membership about 200. Meets every Thursday night. Miniska Council, Degree of Pocahontas, organized in 1906. Membership about 70. Meets the first and third Tuesday nights of each month. Mllo Lodge, No. 108, F. & A. M., organized in 1846. Membership about 210. Meets first and third Fridays of each month. Jerusalem Commandery, K. T., F. & A. M., organized 1849. Membership about 90. Meets the second and last Tuesdays in each month. Order Eastern Star, organized in 1905. Membership about 90. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday nights in each month. Morris Brown Camp, S. O. V., organized in 1905. Membership about 70. Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month. Yates Tent, K. O. T. M., organized in 1888. Membership about 140. Meets every Friday night. Penn Yan Hive, L. O. T. M., organized In 1898. Membership about 90. Meets every Monday night. J. B. Sloan Post, G. A. R., organized In 1869. Membership about 115. Meets the first and third Wednesday nights in each month. Phil Sheridan Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., organized in 1890. Membership about 116. Meets the first and third Wednesdays in each month. William H. Long Post, G. A. R., organized in 1895. Membership about 50. Meets the first and third Tuesday nights in each month. Woman's Relief Corps, Ladies of the G. A. R., organized in 1888. Member- ship about 50. Meets the first and third Tuesdays in each month. 58 m o < Oh W H ■< 2; a CM o h- ( Eh l-H Eh 2; f this historic and one-time mansion. 63 Red Jacket The birthplace of the celebrated Indian orator, Sa-go-ye-wa-tha, or Red Jacket, has been the subject of controversy on the part of Indianologists. Much evidence has been adduced from time to time in support of the claims of differ- ent localities. Canoga, Geneva, Old Castle, and even Ganundewah, on the shore of Canandaigua lake, have had their advocates. The latter location has been set forth mainly upon the legendary origin of the Seneca Indians on the high lands of Bare Hill, overlooking the lake. But the allegations on this score are too vague and shadowy for even the semblance of history. The other places named have been exhaust- ively weighed in the bal- ance relative to the so- called proofs and found wanting in direct and posi- tive evidence. Second-hand testimony, or hearsay, is neither as satisfactory nor conclusive as that of those who were living witnesses. Red Jacket lived dur- ing the early years of his life in Jerusalem and about the shores of Lake Keuka, according to Asa Brown, Margaret Botsford, Alfred Pelton and other pioneers. They have each declaired of their own personal knowledge that Red Jacket was born near the Sand Bar, on the shore of the North Branch of Lake Keuka. Asa Brown livejl with the father and mother of Red Jacket for several years of his early life. The integrity of Asa Brown was never questioned. The testimony of Red Jacket himself merits consideration. In a speech at Geneva he voluntarily stated that he was born over on the arm of Lake Keuka. The late Judge John L. Lewis stated to the writer that Red Jacket told him that he was born on the west shore of this arm of Lake Keuka. Much other informa- tion corroborative of these statements is in reserve. AN EARLY PICTURE OF THE COURT HOUSE. 64 [ EUKA COLLEGE is a co-educational Institution of higher learning, locatsd at Keuka Park, four miles from Penn Yan. Closely con- nected with It, and occupying the same huilding, is Keuka Insti- tute, a secondary school of unusual merit. These institutions offer classes from the eighth grade, preliminary, through the usual High School courses, and then on through college. The Institute is a regularly registered Regents school, each student being required to take and pass the regular Regents examinations. Ths faculty is carefully selected and especial emphasis laid upon individual instruc- tion. The College offers the regular standard college courses, granting the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science under the seal of the Regents of the University of the State of New York. The faculty of the college is separate from that of the Institute, being com- posed of men and women well equipped for the work they are doing. Intimate associa- tion with the students is on 3 of the very great assets of the small college. The purpose of the found- ers was to establish a school of high standards, where, un- der Christian influences, the HBUKA COLLEGE student of limited means might secure an education. This purpose and aim have been steadfastly adhered to since the beginning. The entire cost of a year's schooling, tuition, room rent and board, is less than two hundred dollars. In many instances this figure has been materially reduced through work furnished the students about the building and on the farm. The College property consists of about one hundred acres of land on the west side of Keuka Lake. The campus of sixteen acres, much of which is lake shore, is beautifully situated. In the center stands the main college building, a four-story brick structure, containing one hundred and ten rooms. The lower stories are used for class rooms, while the upper stories are given over to dormitory rooms. The building is heated by steam, lighted by electricity, modern plumbing and substantially furnished throughout. The College has its own dairy and farm. A fine young fruit orchard has been set out, which will soon yield a good income. All kinds of vegetables are grown as well as fodder for the cattle. This industry furnishes labor for students and a fine income for the institution. Besides the main building and farm, the College owns a factory, the water works, barns, and professors' residences. The total value of the holdings is $25,000. Around the College has grown up Keuka Park, a hamlet of some sixty houses and stores. These have been built upon lots purchased from the College. An excellent trolley line runs through the property, connecting with Branchport and Penn Yan. Keuka College has never had adequate endowment for its most moderate work. This has made it necessary to carry on an annual campaign for current 65 expenses, and caused perennially the question as to its future to become promi- nent. Could the problem of its permanency be settled and proper advertising carried on, the building could be crowded with students. The largest donors to the College have been the Ball Brothers, of Muncie, Ind., nephews of the late Dr. Geo. A. Ball, for many years president of the Insti- tution. These men have given annually large contributions to maintain the school. At the present time they are giving $5,000.00 annually. This sum is duplicated by the citizens of Yates County. Never has there been a better inter- est by the neighbors of the College in its welfare than now. The alumni of the College is not large, but those who have gone out are occupying positions of honor and importance. Law, medicine, ministry and commercial life have been entered, but by far the larger number have taken up the work of education. Keuka points with pride to her teachers, some occupying positions in university and college life. Judged by the standard of the work being done by the members of the ten classes graduated, Keuka, College may well claim the support and interest of its friends and neighbors. Penn Yan's New Federal Building The building contains one story and basement of approximately 3,800 square feet ground area. It is brick-faced with limestone base, tin roof, wood trim and lireproof construction. It has a frontage on Main street of flfty-two feet and is seventy-two feet deep, exclusive of front and rear approaches. Its height from the ground to peak of roof is forty feet. The front entrance is handsome, with large stained-glass windows on either side. In the rear is the mailing platform, with concrete floor and cement finish. On each side are three large and two smaller windows. The building is sur- mounted by a flag staff twenty-five feet tall. In outside appearance the building is solid and substantial. The ceilings on the first floor are from fifteen to eighteen feet in height. The postmaster's room is at the right of the front entrance and in the rear of it a vault of great strength for money, stamps and other valuables. The portions for the public are on tha front and north sides, with floors of marble and terazzo, and contain three desks. At the rear of the money order and registered letter office is another vault. The post office work room occupies a large space on the south side of the building, extending to the rear, and is fully supplied with all modern improvements and appliances, for handling the mail. The basement, which is nine feet in height, will contain toilet rooms, lava- tories, shower bath, ice box, hot water tank and steam apparatus. The appropriation of $50,000 made by Congress for the site and building came through the exertions of the late Congressman Sereno E. Payne and is fully ap- preciated by our citizens. The fact that Penn Yan has a federal building is some- thing of which to be proud, and it increases the rating of Penn Yan among the -ther villages of the state and country. 66 f>f>f>THE VINEYARDS f>f># F the industries in this rich agricultural section of the state, the Oi\A growing of grapes, in this immediate vicinity, is perhaps the most \\ important. Lake Keuka, which is twenty-two miles in length, with * an arm, or branch eight miles long, is entirely surrounded with vineyards reaching from the water's edge back from half a mile to a mile and a half. The extent of the acreage is not definitely known, but is roughly estimated at from 10,000 to 12,000 acres. There has been something over one hundred varieties of grapes produced in this territory from first to last, and no doubt nearly that number could be found today in the Lake Keuka vineyards, but aside from the standard varieties nearly all others are grown in quite small quantities. Of the standard varieties, mentioned in the order of the quantities produced, are Concords, Catawbas, Niagaras, Delawares and Salems. There is also a number of varieties of grapes grown on the shores of this lake, not known to the general public, that are in such demand for wine making that they are never seen in the markets — such as the Zona, White Diamond, Clinton, Eumelan, Elvira and others — many of which are not desirable for table use. The industry was started in this locality about 1836, but it was some ten years later before grapes wers shipped to the larger cities in any quantities. In 1850 the de- mand for them in the large markets of the country was much greater than the supply, and as late as 1858 there is record of their PICKING THE LUSCIOUS GRAPE selling as high as 35 cents per pound, and about tliat time many were purchased for wine making at 18 cents per pound. Notwithstanding these extraordinary prices, the growth of the industry was not very rapid until about 1872, but for fifteen years thereafter the increase in the acreage was very great; land adapted for the purpose increased very greatly in value; and although the price of grapes has declined to an average of perhaps $40.00 per ton in late years, there has been a slight increase in acreage continually. The wine industry has steadily increased until there are now more than twenty cellars within twenty-five miles of Penn Yan, this locality having been chosen on account of the superior quality er ot grapes for wine making. This product is shipped to every part of the United States. There are also several factories for the manufacture of unfermented grape juice, for which there is an increasing demand. The unfermented juice is also produced to a considerahle extent at the wine cellars. A large number of men and women find employment in the care of the vines and in picking the fruit and preparing it for market. All of the hand-made bas- kets used for the shipment of the fruit are made by women, and the packing of the grapes in baskets is especially women's work. In fact, grapes are never packed by men or boys here. Every vine in all vineyards is tied to the wires at two different times dur- ing the growth, first with willow or fine wire and the second time with rye straw. Much of this work is also done by women, who b3- come very expert. The trimming of the vines, which is done in the win- ter, is men's work. To see the vines in a f i r s t-c 1 a s s vineyard after they have been sclen- gIaBN l. WHEELER'S APPLE ORCHARD. tiflcally trimmed, one unaccustomed to the business could hardly believe that anything was left to bear fruit for the next season, so much having been cut away and only two or three small canes being left. But a few months later, in thrifty vineyards, the vine trellises are entirely covered with the new growth. The grapes from the Lake Keuka district are generally packed In a man- ner superior to those in other grape growing territories, and are shipped in a more tasty basket than is manufactured elsewhere. There are several large factories in the neighborhood that are famous for the superior quality of the grape baskets which they produce. The high quality of the basket in which they are shipped, and the careful and attractive m.anner in which they are packed, have won for Lake Keuka grapes a reputation in all the markets of the country that is of great value to the growers, especially in tim,es of glutted markets, as the preference Is always given to the celebrated Wise brand, the. label under which a large proportion of the fruit is shipped. The prominent place which the fruit takes in every city in the land is due very largely to the efforts of W. N. Wise and others, who have labored for over twenty years to bring about the results mentioned. Mr. Wise, in particular, has so systematized the business that he is now represented in every city of the United States by one dealer who makes a specialty of Lake Keuka grapes, and to whom Is given the exclusive sale for that city. The system which he has in operation is the result of years of hard work, and has been brought to its present perfection by the gradual adoption ot successful methods and the discarding of old plans and ways that have proved unsatisfactory. ' His loading building is four hundred feet long, from which he loads twelve cars at one time, and from which he ships in 68 the busy season as many as eighteen to twenty cars per day. While the cars are being loaded with grapes they are also bsing thoroughly iced from his own ice house, the fruit all being shipped in the best refrigerator cars. Mr. Wise is personally known to nearly every fruit dealer in the country, and his methods of handling the fruit, and his square dealing, have built up for himself and the Lake Keuka growers a trade that has gradually grown to be the largest of its kind in the country. While the interests and efforts of the fruit growers in this locality center chiefly about the grape, there being some ten, thousand acres on the shores of Keuka Lake devoted to its culture, the soil and climate conditions are very favorable to the production of almost any variety of fruit that can be grown in this latitude. While almost every farm has its apple orchard, and often a considerable number of pear, plum, cherry and peach trees, comparatively few growers give the intelligent care, by up-to-date methods, that is necessary to se- cure the results that are reached in other sections where the natural conditions are not more favorable than are ours. Yet there are notable instances in this immediate vicinity that prove that where the right methods are fol- B, C. GILLETT'S PEAR ORCHARD. lowed as gOOd fruit can be grown, and as great profits made as in any other section of the state. In the immediate vicinity of Penn Yan, in the season of, 1911, several orchards of apples, pears, peaches and plums gave a return of more than 10 per cent, on a valuation of $2,000 per acre. In small fruits, such as raspberries, currants, gooseberries and strawberries, results have been attained even better than with the tree fruits. The opportunities for developing the fruit business in this section have widened greatly since the cannery was established. While it is obvious that all the successful growers cannot be mentioned in a brief notice like this, these named have been particularly successful in their different lines of work: Timpthy Costello, Glen L. Wheeler and George H.. Excell with apples; Frank E. Spencer and E. C. Gillett with pears and berries; E. G. and H. S. Pullagar and Isaac Clark with peaches; Frank Kipp with pears and plums. 69 STREET IMPROVEMENTS DDING what the state contributed, there has been spent for brick paving in Penn Yan dur- ing the past six years, $110,138.82. Of this amount the village pays $77,564.14. Jacob was the first street to be paved. This was in 1906, and the cost was $12,500. Tlie improvement in this street was so marked that a desire for more pavements gradually grew, and in 1910 the taxpayers readily voted r_^ to pavs Elm street to Keuka. The "~% cost was $15,500. At the same - time Maiden Lane, a narrow but • ;- much traveled artery, was also brick-paved at a cost of $3,338.82. Charles A. Kelly was the con- tractor for all three pavements. When it became known that the state road through Yates county would traverse the entire length of East Main and Main streets, it was seen by those interested in public improvements that hers was the opportunity to pave these streets with brick at a great saving, as the state would just as soon spend money for brick as for macadam paving. The proposition to raise money was carried by a large majority. The cost was less to the village than was at first estimated, being but $46,225.32 for a stretch of pavement a mile and two-thirds long. As soon as spring opens in 1915 the Elm street paving will be extended to the cemeteries and a state road extended to a point near Branchport. As a further improvement— and a great one — the village decided to have all telephone, telegraph and lighting poles removed from between Lake and Chapel streets on Main street, which includes all of the business part of Main and some of the residential portion. Ten thousand dollars was spent in the construction of a conduit for the accommodation of all wires, and unsightly poles through the principal business section of Penn Yan are a thing of the past. Inasmuch as the municipal lighting plant poles would have to be removed it was decided to adopt the boulevard system in Main street business section by locating iron poles with cluster lights at short intervals on both sides of the street. Each pole has five electric lamps — one at the apex and four forming a circle below. The central, or apex, lamp is sixteen inches in diameter and the lower four are each twelve inches in diameter. The height of each pole is, to the top of the central lamp, twelve feet, ten inches. The spread of the "arms" is thirty-four and a half inches. There are forty of these poles between Lake and Chapel streets. Nearly all of the sidewalks in the business section of Main street have been widened to meet the new curb boundary. This has necessitated entirely new walks in most cases, and Penn Yan has the finest sidewalks of any village in New York state. Probably in no other village in the state have so many miles of cement walks been laid as in this village during the past ten years. 70 Scenes in the Manufacturing District VIEW OF SENECA STREET AND THE MILL, DISTRICT »^^4 J'JpttL FLOUR MILLS AND BUSINESS BLOCKS LOOKING SOUTH TO LAKE •»- -*>». .♦>>>. www INDUSTRIES WWW The Walker Bin Company HE WALKER BIN COMPANY was established in Phil- adelphia in 1895 and was incorporated in 1898. In De- cember, 1909, it was incorporated in the State of New York. The business was originated by E. J. Walker after a practical experience of forty years as a retail and wholesale grocer. The desirability and necessity of the proper display, the economy of space and the gen- eral attractive appearance of grocery stores were taken up by Mr. Walker as early as 1885, and since then not only E. J. Walker, St., but his son, B. J. Walker, Jr., have given their undivided attention to the designing and equipment of modern grocery stores throughout the United States. In 1902 a case made by this concern in Philadelphia was shown W. M. Pat- teson, and the advantages were immediately seen by Mr. Patteson and the sub- ject of making a connection for manufacturing in Penn Yan was taken up direct with the Philadelphia company. At first a few orders were made up and filled direct for the company, but suggestions of changes in details were thoroughly discussed by Mr. Patteson in a practical way, and these suggestions were followed out by the Walker Company. 73 As the business increased and construction and flnisli of tlie Output as sug- gested in their manufacture were adopted, it was deemed advisable to discon- tinue the factories located at Philadelphia and Rochester and concentrate the making of the fixtures in Penn Yan. In May, 1909, the main office moved to Penn Yan and Mr. E. J. Walker, Sr., continued the branch office in Philadelphia. At the present time the company has selling agencies in all large cities in the United States and their product is recognized as the standard grocery equipment of the country. All of the 51 agencies are in the hands of men drilled in the sale of this class of work and each agency as a rule has a number of men in their employ. There is no question but what the Walker Bin Company brings more outside money into Penn Yan than any other local industry, and owing to the fact of its diversified interests in practically every part of the United States, local condi- tions do not affect its output. If the rice crop is bad in Texas, the chances are that the wheat crop in Minnesota will offset it; and if there is a depression in business in the East, the West takes care of the output. The Walker Bin Company is very proud of the fact that during the two panics through which it passed it has never discontinued businass. It continued to make shipments, and with the exception of a small percentage it lost in sales, was not aiifected. The principle of the Walker Bin consists of a tilting, pivoted bin mounted in a bin chamber and completely separated from the other bins so that the differ- ent classes of merchandise do not affect each other. The front of the bin is glass and behind the glass is arranged a display so that all goods are attractively shown, showing a full bin at all times. The stock never becomes old or stale. The bin is counterpoised so that it is completely open or shut at all times. These bins are used in wall cases with shelving above and for both the fronts and backs of counters. Various designs are used in the construction for the display of groceries as well as fruits and vegetables. The company maintains a, corps of architects to handle store problems and their advice is solicited in all large undertakings of this character. The business is not confined to grocery store fixtures alone, a number of seed stores being another specialty of the concern. Although all kinds of store fix- tures are manufactured, the business is chiefly grocery and seed fixtures. The company employs about 100 men and its annual pay roll is over $60,000, which is new money distributed among the retail dealers of the village of Penn Yan. The lumber used is chiefiy purchased from the surrounding country. During the last year a large part of all the lumber cut in Yates county was purchased by the company in preference to outside sources, and it has been the object of the company to always purchase at home first. It lias always been the policy of the company to only hire such labor as is desirable to bring into the town — men who have families — preference always being given to men qualified for the work in the town. The selling of the product is under the direction of E. J. Walker, Jr., and the management of the factory under W. M. Patteson, the designing in the charge of E. J. Walker, Jr., and other competent architects, and the management of the lumber department in charge of Thomas Manley. All of these men are recog- nized specialists in their respective departments. 73 The Taylor Chemical Works The outlet of Lake Keuka, running through a rocky gorge, often with a precipitous descent, affords splendid water power, and several manufactories have been built along its course. Among these are the chemical works of Edward R. Taylor, in which hs manufactures bisulphide of carbon by means of electrical furnaces. This product is a compound of sulphur and carbon, one atom of the latter to two of the former, hence its name — bisulphide of carbon — its chemical symbol, CS=. It is formed by passing sulphur fumes into contact with red hot charcoal. It is a clear liquid, with a disagreeable odor, heavier than water, and it volatizes with great rapidity. Its vapor is two and a half times heavier than air and is very inflammable. THE TAYLOR CHEMICAL WORKS Bisulphide of carbon is a most powerful insecticide, hence it is used for the destruction of vermin of various kinds and in this it has no equal. Its vapor acts as chloroform, as an anesthetic. It is very valuable in killing pests of the field, the shop, the granary, the mill and the household. The grape phylloxera is killed by making small holes in the ground around the grape roots, pouring in some bisulphide and quickly closing the holes. Ants are killed in the same way. Weevils and mice in mills and granaries may b3 killed by leaving vessels filled with the liquid so that the lower portion of the room may be filled with tho poisonous fumes. Woodchucks, moles and rats may be killed by saturating balls of cotton, pressing it into the burrows and then closing quickly. Thousands of gallons are used every year in the West for killing gophers and prairie dogs. It may be used in killing moths, carpet bugs and other household pests, but because of its inflammable nature great care must be used not to bring a fire or a light in contact with the vapor. A lighted match or cigar brought into a room filled with it would cause destruction and death. Carbon bisulphide is also used as a solvent in the arts. In olive countries it is used to dissolve out of the olive pulp the oil which remains after the pressings, 74 and the oil thus recovered is used for soap making. A large quantity is used yearly in this country to dissolve gutta percha to make the cement with which shoemalcers put on "blind patches." Wood pulp, after treatment with caustic soda, is treated with the sulphide. The resultant product is dissolved in water and squirted through fine holes into a solution that will neutralize the soda. The hair-like threads in due course are woven into an artificial silk, of great dura- bility and rivaling- the natural silk in brilliancy and beauty. Bisulphide of carbon was discovered by Lamphidius in 1796. Until recently it was produced in retorts heated externally by a coal fire or some other suitable source of heat, but the retorts burn out and have to be renewed every few weeks. This makes its production very expensive, and it can only be produced in small quantities. It was because of this that Mr. Taylor contrived the electric furnace, which is his own invention and which he at length succeeded in bringing to per- fection, and effecting what Dr. Chandler, of Columbia University, New York City, has called "the cleverest application of electricity to chemistry that has so far been made." Incidentally, Mr. Taylor's new furnace greatly enlarges the pro- ductive capacity of his plant at Penn Yan, one of his furnaces now making more bisulphide that the combined plants of the country made before the improvement was put into use. The principle employed is substantially the same as that of the arc light. The electrodes, however, are introduced through the walls of the furnace near the bottom; the carbon is fed through hoppers, to be continuously in contact with the electrodes, while the sulphur is contained in the hollow walls of the furnace, where the heat that otherwise would .be lost by radiation, is conserved to melt the sulphur, which, when melted, flows automatically into the furnace. The charcoal, or carbon, is fed into the furnacs above the electrodes and the liowing sulphur. When the electrical current (produced by water power) is turned into the furnace, thq charcoal, or carbon, is heated, the sulphur is melted, and the fumes pass upward through the superheated charcoal, and out through the top of the furnace as vapor, which, being condensed, is the carbon bisulphide of commerce. The furnace is largely automatic and self-regulating, and is probably applicable to other forms of chemical production than that to which Mr. Taylor has put it in his own business. Mr. Taylor has been awarded an Elliott Cresson gold naedal by Franklin Institute, of Philadelphia, one of the most coveted marks of scientific distinction this country affords "for improvements in the manufacture of carbon bisulphide and in the construction and operation of closed, continuous-working, electro in- candescent furnaces." Mr. Taylor has contributed papers on Conservation of Water Power, etc., before different societies, among them, "Forestry Water Storage and Navigation," before the American Electro-chemical Society, and on "Natural and Artificial Conservation of Water Power for Electrical Purposes," before the Franklin Insti- tute at Philadelphia; on "The National and International Conservation of Water for Power," before the Seventh International Congress of Applied Chemistry at London in the summer of 1909; on "Co-ordination of Water Interests" at the December, 1909, meeting of the New York State Waterways Association, and on "Changes Caused in Industrial Chemistry by Electricity," before the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Mr. Taylor was born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y. His early boyhood was spent at Brasher Falls, where his father, Thomas R. Taylor, deceased, was a manufacturer, and who was called to Eng- land to introduce the American manufac- turing methods. There the son received instruction for two years from an English teacher, and, after his father returned with him to this country and located in Cleve- land, Ohio, the young man attended the Cleveland Institute, where he became inter- ested in science, and especially in chemis- try. This prepared him for taking up the study of chemistry as a specialty at the Lawrence Scientific School, of Harvard University, where he graduated in 1868. Subsequently he engaged as analytical chemist with the corporation now known as the American Steel and Wire Company, and in his seven years' employment made improvements in analyses pertaining to iron and steel. He resigned this position to tak3 up manufacturing chemistry, mak- EDWARD R. TAYLOR. ing a specialty of bisulphide of carbon. Mr. Taylor is an associate member of the American Institute of Electrical En- gineers, and a member of the American Chemical Society, the American Electro- chemical Society, the Society of Chemical Industry, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the American Geographical Society, and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Penn Yan the Home Town of Russelloid There is an old adage which states that "if you a want a thing done well you should do it yourself." Several years ago it was decided that dealers who handled every kind of roofing that was made, besides nearly every article of merchandise called for, from a fine-tooth comb to a horse-rake, could not give the attention necessary to push the sale of any one article. Russelloid Roofing is an article of merit, and when it was demonstrated that the average dealer would not in many cases furnish it, even if it were called for, the manufacturers of this roofing decided that it was high time that the general public were informed of the fact that Russelloid was the roofing they were looking for. In the olden days shingles were exceedingly good. They were made from good lumber, but they have been growing poorer all the time, until it is a fact that the ordinary grade of shingles is very unsatisfactory, and the cheap grades are not worth putting on a roof. By paying an extravagant price shingles can be bought, which, if they are dipped in preservatives, will do good service. The same is true of tin, galvanized iron, steel and many other kinds of roofing. These products have been cheapened until they are hardly worth buying. True economy is practiced by buying a good roof. The roof is the important part of every building; and leaks, which damage the contents, as well as the building itself, are very expensive. Russelloid has always been made as good as it was possible to make it, regardless of cost. Its motto has been: "Up to a standard, not down to a price." 76 The weak point of every roofing lias always been and always will be, the joint or lap. As a chain, which, is only so strong as its weakest link, so is the roof, no matter how well it is covered, water-tight only when it does not leak at the seams. The invention of Russellap came at a time when it was most needed. It safeguards the joints absolutely and does away with the use of cement, which, at its best, is unsatisfactory and often unreliable. Russellap, with its three folds, goes over and under and in between, forming a thorough protection to the joint. To look at it is to know that it does the business. Russell & Dexter Co. are the pioneers in the sale of roofing direct to the consumer. While their methods have brought out scores of imitators and a vast number of competitors in every direction, their sales have been constantly increasing and their territory has been widening out until the name of Russelloid and its home town of Penn Yan are becoming well known far and near. Their advertising matter is sent out in every direction. Salssmen are working in many states, and they are obliged to answer the question: "Where is Penn Yani" many times every day; so at the same time that the name of Russelloid is becoming known the town of Penn Yan is also being talked of and advertised. There are several grades of roofing higher priced than Russelloid, and are probably just as good. It has always been claimed, however, and never yet dis- proven, that for the price the equal of Russelloid cannot be found. Since the in- vention of Russellap, which goes with Russelloid, and without charge, it has made a combination which is hard to break; and while many imitators of Rus- selloid needed no other argument, but to say that it was just as good, when it comes to Russellap, the advantages of which are so apparent, they know not what to say. This combination is so strong that the establishment of trade in new terri- tory is an easy matter. The goods speak for themselves; and the reputation of the firm for fair dealing being indisputable, aids greatly in extending this pros- perous business. This is an age of specialties; specializing in various branches seems to be the order of the day. Unquestionably, no one can do everything and do it well. Starting at a time when the point has been reached when it was practically im- possible to find a dependable roofing material at a reasonable price, Russelloid came at the right time; and by sending representatives direct to the users of roofing, the people learned of its advantages and availed themselves of the opportunity to purchase the right kind of roofing at the right price. They found out about it several years before they would ever had known, had they waited the routine of the old method from manufacturer to distributor, from distributor to jobber, from jobber to retailer, and from retailer to con- sumer; and even then it would have been a long wait to get the best in the face of the policy of the average retailer — to sell the cheapest because it sells the easiest. 'The proof of the pudding is in the eating." Satisfied customers are the best assets. Thousands of Russelloid roofs now in use many years testify to the superiority of this article; and that is the reason why the sales of each year have doubled, and more than doubled, on the previous year. The Birkett Mills The business of The Birkett Mills was founded in 1797. It has grown from a small country grist mill until it is now one of the large commercial and manu- facturing enterprises of this section of the country. It is operated by a corpora- 77 tion, the officers of which are: W. W. Miller, of Wellsboro, Pa., President; Claude H. Birkett and A. L. Bailey, Sales Manager and Secretary and Treasurer, respectively, both of Penn Yan. In addition to the water-power derived from two large water wheels, it uses the steam from four one-hundred-flfty horse-power boilers. The exhaust steam from its engines, together with what live steam is necessary, is supplied to the Penn Yan Steam Heating Company, which heats eighty per cent, of the business places on Main and Elm Streets, as well as a large proportion of the residences on its mile of steam lines. They have built in the last three years an addition to their mill proper 40 feet by 70 feet, three stories and basement, which will hold in grain bins twenty- five thousand bushels, and on floors forty carloads and a warehouse on Water street fifty by eighty feet, two stories high. They have just bought from the Penn Yan Coal Co., their property on Seneca street and expect at once to remodel the coal pockets on it for grain storage. THE BIRICETT MILLS The principal products are wheat, rye and buckwheat flours and beans, of which the total sales amount to half a million dollars per year. The shipments of this concern go to nearly every state of the Union, including Washington, Oregon, California, Texas, Florida and Maine. The Yates Lumber Company This company began making baskets in 1909. The flrst year's output was 1,600,000 baskets. Their business has steadily grown until in 1915 their esti- mated output will be 9,000,000 baskets. These baskets are manufactured upon automatic stapling machines, the patents of which they own and which they control for the entire eastern portion of the United States, and they claim great advantages in these machines, not only 78 in the fact that baskets can be produced much faster than by hand, but for the reason that they are a much stronger package and are more evenly manufactured than it is possible to do under the old-fashioned, hand-made process. They cover today a considerable territory, shipping baskets as far west as Kansas City, as far south as Kentucky, and through the entire New England States, and have trade to Canadian points and for export. This factory runs steadily for about eleven months during the year and gives employment to about seventy people. INTERIOR OF BASKET MACHINE ROOM They have installed many labor-siving machines and devices, which enable them to produce the goods in large quantities and at the lowest possible prices. This company has warehouses at Naples, Canandaigua, Ulster Park, German- town, Middlesex and Hector, which are used as distributing points and are all available to the fruit growers. Ever ready to adopt new ideas or inventions, they have secured the exclusive right in the "United States, outside of Yates county, to the wire handle and the machine to apply the same, lately gotten up by Messrs. McMatb & Townsend, of Penn Yan, N. Y. These handles are a very great success, and with the machine to apply them have proven the greatest labor-saver that has ever been invented for the benefit of the grape growers. They also sell these in Yates County, to- gether with Guile & Windnagle. In connection with the manufacture of baskets, it is of interest to say that Penn Yan today produces more of all of the different varieties of fruit packages than are manufactured in any other town in the United States. Guile & Windnagle The firm of Guile & Windnagle has been organized for eighteen years. It has been located at its present site for the past seven years. Its extensive fac- tory and storage buildings occupy 51,500 square feet of floor space — nearly one and one-quarter acres — at the foot of Monell street, on the New York Central Railroad, and on the outlet of Lake Keuka. 79 At this factory all kinds of splint baskets and fruit packages are manu- factured. Quality is the chief consideration in making these baskets, and for that reason most of the work is done by band. This insures uniform and very serviceable baskets and furnishes work to a large force of employees. In order to improve the quality and usefulness of their products, Guile & Windnagle have made arrangements for the sale of the new McMath & Townsend wire handle and handling machine. THE GUIDE & WINDNAGLE BASKET FACTORY Their goods are shipped to practically every state in the Union, as well as to Canada. Last year, baskets for shipping hatching eggs were sent to twenty-two different states. In addition to their line of baskets, they also make to order a great many different kinds of crates and boxes and especially the wire-bound shipping boxes. These gentlemen are thorough and painstaking in their business methods, honorable in their dealings, considerate of the comfort and interest of their employees, genial and social with friends and patrons. PBNN TAN RESIDENCE OP AVILLIAM T. MORRIS 80 Penn Yan Gas Light Company Ths Penn Yan Gas Light Company was organized under the laws of this state May 11th, 1860, the incorporators being Darius A. Ogden, L. 0. Dunning, George McAlister, Samuel H. Wells, John McDougal and Charles Stark. The capital stock of the company was $10,000. At the first meeting of the board of directors, Darius A. Ogden was elected president and Samuel H. Wells, secretary. The contract for the erection of a plant on .Tackson street was let to Mc- Dougal & Avery, who finished their work September 25th, 1860, when the gas was first turned on in this village. In June, 1888, William T. Morris bought the controlling interest of the local company and rebuilt the works on the site of the old plant. Nine years later the company purchased the Tuttle malt house prop- erty on Water street, and in 1899 built the plant now being used. Ths present ofiicers are William T. Morris, president; Morris Tracy, secretary, and M. P. Buckley, superintendent. Harris Grape Juice Company This is an illustration of the large building occu- pied by the Harris Grape Juice Company, manufac- turers of pur3, unfer- mented grape juice. A more extended notice will be found on page 88. The Milo Paper Mill The Milo Paper Mill is erected on the site of a distillery owned by Calvin Drake and Charles Hewms. The property was purchased in 1868 by Calvin Russell, Henry Russell and Frank Krum, of Schoharie county, and operated by them until 1872, when it was turned into a paper mill and re- named the "Milo Paper Mill." Some time thereafter Calvin Russell became the sole owner. On April 1, 1882, John T. Andrews bought a half interest of Mr. Russell and the co-partnership of Russell & Andrews continued until December, 1888, when Mr. Andrews became sole owner. In 1889 he rebuilt the mill, erecting a much larger building of brick, in place of the old wooden building, and adding a new 68-inch paper machine, increasing the capacity of the mill from an output of about 45 tons per weak to 75 to 80 tons. In 1910 the plant was almost entirely destroyed by fire, but the ashes had hardly cooled before the owners were planning to rebuild. In place of the some- what antiquated arrangement of machinery, pulleys, belting, wooden floors, partitions and ceilings, there was erected a building as fire proof as possible, with pulleys, shafts and belting under the floors, thus reducing the element of danger. New machinery of the most approved types was installed. It Is now a two-machine mill. One is an 88-inch, the other a 68-inch machine. A trolley system takes the finished product as it comes away in rolls and deposits them before the trimmer. As an illustration of the equipment of this plant, there are automatic 81 sprinklers above the sorting machines. Should a blaze start, the attendant heat would, cause a sprinkler to revolve, and quench the blaze. In keeping with the model character of this mill's equipment is its product, for which there is a large demand. The company employs high-grade men and pays more than the ruling price for labor. Wrapping paper of different quali- ties is made exclusively. Being equipped with twin Corliss engines, the plant is prepared for a shortage of water. Its weekly output is between 100 and 120 tons. It does business over a wide territory, and it Is recognized as one of Penn Yan's stable industries. The company is composed of Hon. John T. Andrews, Charles Andrews and Clarence Andrews. Penn Yan Cable Company This plant is located at the extreme northern part of the village and has been in operation for a comparatively short time, but it has been the means of making the village of Penn Yan known in practically every county in the Union. PENN YAN CABLE COMPANY—BXTEIRIOR VIEW. The Penn Yan Cable Company's products consist almost entirely of electrical conduits and conductors, and it ranks third in the amount of factory productions of its particular line. Both products and machines are covered by patents, and the products have gained an enviable reputation in the electrical trade. ' The stock is mostly held by local people, although it is said that some of the 82 larger electrical jobbing houses are interested in the company. The officers are! President, E. R. Ramsey; secretary, George S. STieppard; treasurer, John H. Parker, PENN YAN CABLE COMPANY— INTERIOR VIEW. The Dibble Spoke Company One of the many historical spots near Penn Yan is tlie site of the Dibble tpoke factory on the outlet. Years ago on this site stood a wool carding and llax mill and a saw mill conducted by Albert P. Randall. In 1851 the saw mill ran night and day, manufacturing wooden rails for the New York Central Railroad, for that was before the advent of steel rails. In 1875 the building was re-modeled and enlarged and Mr. Randall began the manufacture of wheels and spokes. About 1880 the factory was purchased and operated by a company known as the Penn Yan Wheel Company, manufacturing complete wheels aside from the ironj work. A few years later the factory was rented to A. J. Dibble, who had been making spokes on his farm in Barrington and selling to the Penn Yan Wheel Company. Mr. Dibble continued the business until 1890 or 1891 when the main factory was destroyed by Hre. He then purchased the entire outstanding stock and built the factory recently destroyed by Are which he operat- ed until his death, when the present company was organized. About 400,000 spokes were made each year, using about 500 cords of hickory and oali^ timber. The output of this mill found a market in all parts of the L'nited States, as well as to foreign countries, Australia and Spain. It was the only factory of its kind in operation in New York States. The power used was three turbine water wheels, developing about ninety horse-power. A. L. Barnes was the manager of this company. The mill was burned a second time in July, 1913, and has not been rebuilt. S3 Barden & Robeson The firm of Barden & Robeson purchased the old Price Bros.' spoke factory on Head Street, about a block east of Main Street, in the fall of 1909, and, in the January following, incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. The main factory building has been entirely remodeled and enlarged, adding a second story to the entire building and increasing the working floor space to about 12,000 feet. There has been built a warehouse which will store about eighty cars of baskets, and it is filled during the winter months, thus giving employment to about seventy-five people during the winter, when work is most needed. The firm makes only the highest grade of baskets, paying especial attention to fruit packages. They have built up quite a trade on their peach baskets and bushel baskets, which already have the reputation pf being the neatest and THE BARDEN & ROBESON FACTORS'. Strongest baskets made in the United States, for the purpose of containing fruit for shipment. Other styles of baskets are made and wagon hubs are turned, making employment for the winter. George L. Barden, the president of the firm, is a son of the Hon. L. J. Barden, of Benton, ex-member of assembly of Yates County, and is a capable young man. He graduated from Colgate University in 1902 and is a member of Milo Lodge, No. 108, F. & A. M, ; the Penn Yan Club and the Keuka Yacht Club. Combination Vender Company The Combination Vender Company was organized under the laws York state in 1906. They manufacture and sell a four-department machine, which finds ready sale. The amount of the capital stock is The stockholders are Jacob Davis, John McMath and H. W. Hurford, all Yan. Their entire output is now being sold in the eastern, central and states, but they expect to fill the western states in the near future. The of the factory is between three and five thousand machines yearly. of New vending $100,000. of Penn southern capacity 84 Hammondsport Vintage Company There is probably few business ventures in Penn Yan or vicinity owned and managed by one Individual that has made more progress or grown faster in the past ten years than the Hammondsport Vintage Company. The plant was pur- chased in 1894 by Fred U. Swarts from George H. Lapham; it was then located in the Fall Brook cold storage building on Seneca Street. In February, 1901, the cold storage building was burned, the Hammondsport Vintage Company losing its entire stock. The loss was a heavy one, but, with renewed energy, Mr. Swarts purchased the Bruen elevator, entirely remodeled it, put in new cooperage, purchased a stock of wines and started again. The old trade was held by pur- chasing of the neighboring wineries. Soon after this Mr. Swarts built a large, up-to-date, iron and concrete cham- pagne vault, and Is constantly making improvements, putting in all the new and RMPIRE STATE WINR CO. I-IAMMONDSPORT VINTAGE CO. modern machinery. Today, the Hammondsport Vintage Company is one of the large cellars of the Lake Keuka district. This company manufactures still wines, brandies and champagne. Empire State Wine Company In 1895 Frank G. Hallett, of Penn Yan, and Hiram Henderson, late of Himrod, proposed engaging in the wine business in Pann Yan. About this time the death of Mrs. Henderson changed their plans. Mr. Hallett interested A. Clinton Brooks, who was then employed by Barrett Bros., in the venture. These two men started the wine business in 1896. Mrs. Lulu S. Barrett, of Auburn, a sister of Mr. Brooks, entered the firm as a third partner in the same year. In 1897 the com- pany was incorporated with a capital stock of $38,000, under the name of the Empire State Wine Company. Today the capital stock is $400,000, of which $250,000 is common and $150,000 preferred. The company has a large and handsome plant at the foot of Lake Keuka and a large storage and shipping department, using the "old malt Rouse" property on Seneca street, near the New York Central station. The directors are George S. Barrett, Charles B. Post, John Brooks, A. Clinton Brooks, Charles H. Mitchell, Claude Birkett, Charles C. Hunter, Jr. The company manufactures champagnes, brandies, still wines and unfermented grape juice. 85 The Rochester Shoe Company Wagener Brothers' Shoe Company was organized in May, 1900, in a small shop in the rear of the Sheppard Opera House, with a capital of about $1,000, making at first from twenty-four to thirty-six pairs of shoes each day. The business grew and prospered very rapid- ly, and in 1902 the earn- ings of the small factory were sufficient to pur- chase a property on Sen- eca Street, erect a $20,000 plant and equip it with machinery, with a capacity of 1,500 pairs per day. The new plant was run as the Wagener Bros' THE SHOE FACTORY. gj^^^ Company until October, 1909, when H. Allen Wagener sold the controlling stock to Fred C. Snow, E. W. Clark and William T. Morris. The following February Mr. Wagener retired from the active management and was succeeded by William T, ) Morris. In February, 1911, the com pany was re-organized under the name oif the Rochester Shoe Company. About one hundred operatives are employed. The business has a steady and healthy growth. ^^^^^^^^!g^^!^^^^^^^^^^i^ "■*-■ * ^^dl H^ltt \\\\i ^^BPl^ll^ "'1iMif»ji||itT' ' ^B^^HMl i i^^Z^B m ^^m 11 L "^1^ W' ' u. ^WSM ^^^**'*«iga^^'^" -?»»■=■ ^mSmm R-— ""■""-. *^ ^»mm,l 108 John A. Fiero In your walk about the beautiful village of Penn Yan just call at the coal and general supply plant of John A. Fiero, at 119 Benham street. For more than forty years this has been headquarters for coal, wood, cement and lime pro- ducts. Here may be found ths famous "Raisin Monumental Fertilizer," known for over fifty years as a reliable brand. Always analyzing above guarantee in line, drillable condition and sacks in good condition to handle, while customers are always satisfied. The price is the lowest, considering the quality. Mr. Fiero also handles the "Levi Smith Oil" at wholesale. This he receives in tank cars, and it is delivered to the trade in steel drums and cans, no more wood barrels. Mr. Piero's warehouse and storage plant are on a private switch, 130 feet long with cellar, and has a capacity of 6,000 barrels of apples, a large quantity of hay and fruit, and is general headquarters for farmers' produce. He also handles the Watkins' salt, binder twines, Niagara plaster board and wall plaster. Before purchasing he requests an opportunity to quote prices on anything in his line. Goodspeed & Miller The business of underwriting has always afforded a wide field for the opera- tion of men of ability, and in every city and village are to be found men of high standing who are engaged in the fire insurance business. To be a successful underwriter requires ability of the highest order and strict integrity, combined with energy and push, and in the possession of these qualities lies largely the success of Goodspeed & Miller in the insurance business. James C. Goodspeed, the senior member of the firm, purchased the insurance business of Miss H. M. T. Ayres, who for many years was a successful insurance agent in this village. His partner, David Miller, purchased an interest in January, J 902, and the firm has since built up a very large business' in this particular line. The firm also deals largely in real estate and has a large list of desirable prop- erty, which they will be pleased to show persons interested. The firm are members of the Business Men's Association, and Mr. Miller is at present Supervisor of the town of Milo, which office he has acceptably filled for several years. The most reputable of American and foreign companies are represented by Goodspeed & Miller. That the firm itself and the companies for whom it does business are to be commended to the public is evidenced by the fact that not in a single case where loss has been paid as the result of fire has there been litigation. The following are the well-known companies represented by this enterprising firm: Hartford, Home of New York, Liverpool and London and Globe, Spring- field, Royal, Insurance Company of North America, Royal Exchange, Western Toronto, Aachen and Munich, Providence-Washington, Equitable, Fireman's Fund of California, American Central, Phoenix of London, Travellers' Life and Accident, United States Fidelity and Guaranty of Baltimore, New York Plate Glass, Hart- ford Steam Boiler. Lampson's Laundry Lampson's Laundry, owned and conducted by George B. Lampson, is located at the south end of Main street bridge. This is the oldest establishment of its kind in town and though old in years is most modern in equipment and work- manship. Their specialty is nice, clean work. Mr. Lampson has been in business in this location for over twenty years. 109 Penn and Yan Lake Shore Railway and Yates Electric Light and Power Company These public service interests are two of Penn Yan's most useful public institutions. The railway was constructed in 1897 from Penn Yan to Branchport and serves a most convenient purpose to the inhabitants living along the west branch of the lake, for both freight and passenger traffic. Arrangements have been made with the trunk line railroad companies whereby shippers secure the same rate from Branchport or any intermediate station to any point east of Buffalo, Pittsburg or Erie, as is enjoyed from Penn Yan. This road serves a most prosperous farming section and has made possible easy access to many lakeside cottages. The Penn Yan Electric Light Company was organized in 1891, and continued business until 1900, when it was reorganized under its present name. The Yates Electric Light and Power Company. This company handles everything in elec- trical appliances for cooking, heating and lighting, does all branches of electric wiring and repair work, installs motors, furnishes electric powex, etc. The two industries are under .the same management, and the business is carefully managed by W. J. Tylee, the superintendent and secretary, who has been in this capacity since 1907. The public find Mr. Tylee a courteous and obliging official. The above illustration is an interior view of the companies' main office in Penn Yan. 110 N. S. Dailey An imiportant part of a village's Interests is entrusted to the various insurance agencies, their integrity and general knowledge having much to do with a village's material, prosperity. Prominent among the insurance agencies located, in Penn Yan is that conduct- ed by N. S. Bailey, in the Lown Block. Mr. Dailey is a native of Prattsburg, N. Y. He received his early education in the common schools and later at the Penn Yan Academy. For a period of nine years he devoted himself to teaching in Yates Comity, and then established the well-known insurance agency he still conducts. Mr. Dailey may be justly called a pioneer insurance agent of Penn Yan, as he is the longest in the practice of that business in the village. During his activities in the Insurance business he held the important office of village clerk for nine years. Mr. Dailey carries on the various branches of the insurance business, such as fire, life, tornado and casualty insurance. For over fourteen years he has been a member of the Vestry of St. Mark's Episcopal church, also serving as treasurer of that church, and in connection with his insurance he carries on an extensive real estate business. He is a highly respected citizen of Penn Yan. Bradley T. Mallory Prominent among the fire insurance agencies located in Penn Yan is that of Bradley T. Mallory. He has been established here since 1889. In that year, Mr. Mallory purchased the Chapman fire insurance agency, which was formed in Benton more than thirty years before. He moved that to Penn Yan, where he is conveniently located in Struble's Arcade.. Mr. Mallory acts only for the well- known and popular companies. In 1908 he purchased the Hobart agency, which is composed of ten famous companies. In the insurance business Mr. Mallory represents fifteen separate companies. He was a member of the Board of Supervisors from the town of Benton for two suceeeding terms, the last term of which he was chairman of that body. He is also interested in agriculture, owning one of the finest farms in the town of Benton. Fraternally, Mr. Mallory is one of the best known Odd Fellows in Western New York. He was initiated into Keuka Lodge, No. 149, I. O. O. F., at Penn Yan, March 16, 1896; appointed Warden July 6, and again .Tanuary 4, 1897; was elected to Vice Grand June 28, 1897, and Noble Grand December 27 of that year. He was the choice for Representative to the Grand Lodge in 1899, and has served two years as D. D. G- M. of the District of Schuyler and Yates. He is also P. G. P. in Penn Yan Encampment, No. 98, and in May, 1910, was installed as Grand Patriarch of New York State, which is the highest state office of that body. He has been trustee and treasurer of the Baptist church in Penn Yan for many years. Besides attending to his daily duties, Mr. Mallory finds time to contribute his share to the upbuilding of Penn Yan, as a member of the Business Men's Association. De Forest H. Stoll Born in Bradford, Steuben County, N. Y., educated in Bradford Union School, Private Academy and Starkey Seminary. Taught school for thirteen years in public schools of Steuben and Schuyler Counties, the last eight years in Watkins. Later he was ticket clerk in the Northern Central station, Watkins, for three years, and then agent of the Fall Brook Railroad Company and N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. Co., at Penn Yan, from January 17, 1887, to April 18, 1913, at which date he retired from railroad service. Mr. Stoll is now engaged in all classes of insurance in Penn Yan. Ill Wagener Bros.' Shoe Store In the year of 1882 Messrs. John A. Underwood and G. Fred Wagener purchased the old established shoe business of Randolph & Long and continued the business until 1890, when Mr. Underwood retired and H. Allen Wagener became associated with his brother under the firm name of Wagener Brothers. Their business increased very rapidly, and in 1898 they purchased the con- trolling Interest of the Cygolf Shoe Company, of Brockton, Mass., a manufactur- ing plant making the Cygolf shoe, with retail stores throughout the country. They continued the business until the death of Mr. G. Fred Wagener in 1904. In 1900 Wagener Brothers started manufacturing shoes in Penn Yan in the rear of the Sheppard Opera House, now the Lown Block, and continued thexe nearly two years, when they built the large factory on Seneca street, which had a capacity of 1,600 pairs of shoes a day. They operated this factory very suc- cessfully for ten years, when it was sold to other interests. In their retail shoe business, which is now conducted under the same name, they have always sold an excellent grade of shoes and rubbers, never having fiealt in the cheaper qualities. WILSON UNDERTAIiING PARLORS— Established in Penn Yan 1908 112 Edwin Waldron Edwin Waldron was born in Dresden in the year 1836. He received his early training in the rural schools and later in Penn Van and Geneva. Imme- diately following the completion of his education, Mr. Waldron read law with Judge Lewis for three years. On account of ill health he was forced to abandon the legal profession, and for many years carried on regular farm work. He was particularly successful in the breeding of thoroughbred Jersey cattle. Five years ago Mr. Waldon engaged in the real estate and insurance busi- ness, with offices over the Shutts grocery, on Main Street. For many years he has been influential politically as a Democrat. He is wide-awake to the upbuild- ing of Penn Yan, and has shown his willingness to promote its growth by becoming a member of the Business Men's Association. The M. C. Stark Clothing Company The M. C. Stark Clothing Company, located on Elm street, is one of the old- est clothing companies in the county, having been established about thirty years ago. Since that time two branch stores have been opened, one in Batavla, known as the Stark, McAlpine Co., and one in Geneva, under the name of Baker & Stark. Both branches are now separate from the Penn Yan store, but Mr. Stark still retains an interest in them. The Penn Yan store thirty years was known as William Holloway & Company, and later. Stark, Hess & Co., which was followed by Stark, Donaldson Co., until about two years ago, when Mr. Donaldson severed his connection with the Elm street company. Since then the firm has been known as the M. C. Stark Clothing Company, and is conducted by Paul Stark, assisted by Ray Campbell. The sfore is one of the largest and modern in all its appointments, handling gents' furnishings as well as ready-made clothing. Wheeler Brothers One of the enterprising grocery houses in Penn Yan is conducted by Messrs. J. P. and J. S. Wheeler, under the firm name of Wheeler Bros., and located at 113 Elm street, where, during the past sixteen years, they have been in business and have met with marked success. The store is under the personal supervision of Jesse P. Wheeler, the senior member of the firm. Jerome S. Wheeler is engaged in the manufacturing business at Guelph, Ontario, Canada, where he makes both steel and fibre flexible conduit, and all sorts of electrical appliances for lighting, heating and cooking. Among the many choice articles of food carried by this firm may be men- tioned full cream cheese, quality coffee and old-fasWoned molasses, of which they make a specialty. Another specialty is green vegetables, fresh every day, grown in their own gardens. Jesse P. Wheeler was born at Indianapolis, Ind., in 1873, and Jerome S. Wheeler, at Dresden, New York, two years later. The senior member of the firm is a member of Keuka Lodge, No. 149, I. O. O. F., and has served as a member of the village board of trustees for two terms. 113 The Barry Hotel One of the homelike hotels of Penn Yan Is the Barry House, of which t,. G. McCann is the genial proprietor. Located adjacent to the Pennsylvania railroad BARRY HOTEL, L. G. MC CANN, PROP'R station, and within five minutes' walk of the shopping and theatre district, steam heated, electric lights, bath, hot and cold water, cuisine first-class, rates reason- able. This hostelry is headquarters for theatrical companies and travelers. The McCann Carting Company The McCann Carting Co. does a general freight and carting business, furni- ^^-^■11 X ■ Sp -ti^^^^eJ^^™W .^ 'III hI^^^5 ■'( ^Km ^^^1 Mm Ih l^m 2^ w ^H l^p ^^^ - - -~- - ■ ■'' - ■' - ■ ' ix-^'- -''.^ min hiiihI ONE OF THE MC CANN CO. RIGS tare and safe moving and baggage transfer; special attention given to piano toxing and moving. Office in the Barry Hotel, Jacob street. Both phones. 114 John D. Moore Coal Company The Sheppard street coal yard, located on the Pennsylvania railroad, formerly owned and oper- ated by John S. Sheppard, is the largest coal plant in Penn Yan. It is equipped with a covered trestle and storage capacity of 2,000 tons of coal. Large hopper cars of forty to fifty tons can be unloaded In less than ten minutes. This plant is now owned and operated by lake keuka near kbuka college Mr. and Mrs. John D. Moore, under the Arm name of John D. Moore Coal Co., who are doing an extensive business in coal, wood, cement, fertilizers, gasoline engines and farm machinery. Frank J. Seeley The subject of this sketch is one of Penn Yan's energetic young business men, and his well-stocked and finely appointed clothing and gents' furnishing store, at the corner of Main and Jacob streets, fa- miliarly known as the Seeley Clothing Co., represents the last word in gentlemen's clothing. Mr. Seeley was born in Torrey in 1879, LOWER MAIN STREET (WEST SIDE) ABOUT 1S67 and when only sixteen years of age entered the employ of a clothing dealer at a salary of $3.00 per week, from which position, by pluck and perseverance, lie has attained his present popularity. Three years ago last April he began business for himself, and with his seventeen years of previous experience, square dealing and honest values, he has built up a large clothing Duslpess in Penn Yan today, and one that few, if any, in this locality have excelled in growth in so short a space of time. His stock is complete in all lines and every article is sold under a guarantee to be as represented. Among the brands of clothing he handles and that have a national reputation for merit are the Michaels, Stern & Co., Fashion and Society makes. A new department recently inaugurated in the basement, of $10 and $12.50 clothes, is proving an exceptional attraction to those who wish good values at a small outlay of money. 115 TKe Penn Yan Cider Company The Penn Yan Cider Company, established in Penn Yan by Graham Parsons, who moved to Penn Yan from Brighton about three years ago, was incorporated in July, 1914. It is one of Penn Yan's young and thriving industries and a great benefit to the apple growers. The output last year (1914) was 4,000 bar- rels of vinegar, and 4,000 barrels of sweet cider. During their busy season they employ from fifteen to eighteen men. The oflicers of the company are: President, Graham Parsons; secretary and treasurer, E. R. Parsons. The vinegar made at the local plant is said to he of the best placed on the mar- ket. The company has six generators sixteen feet high and six feet in diameter which are divided by hollow compartments. These compartments are filled with corn cobs which generate a heat when alcohol in the cider comes in contact with them, converting the cider into vinegar. In this plant there are three large cider presses with a capacity of 250 casks a day. HOME OFFICE OF RUSSELLOID (See Page 77) 116 PROFESSIONAL Dr. C. E. Doubleday Dr. Doubleday was born at Italy Hill, Yates county, April 3, 1864, where bis father, Guy L., and grandfather, Elisha, practiced medicine for many years before his time. He received Ms early education in the Penn Yan Academy, and gradu- ated from the Syracuse University in 1887. He has taken several post-graduate courses, in Vienna, Heidelberg, Frankfort- on-Main, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston and Chicago, and has had a varied experience in hospital practice in several of the larger cities, which has thoroughly equipped him for Ms profession. He served for one year as assistant surgeon to Dr. Jacobson, Chief Surgeon of St. Joseph's Hospital at Syracuse. Dr. Doubleday's office and residence are located at 171 Main street, Penn Yan. Dr. Frank S. Sampson Doctor F. S. Sampson, whose residence is at 175 Main street, was born at St. Alban's, Maine, May 25, 1851. He received his early education at the common school and High School of his native town. In 1880, he entered the Hahnemann college, in Philadelphia, and was graduated in the class of '82. He began the practice of medicine at Scottsville, N. Y., after his graduation. Twenty-six years ago he removed to Penn Yan, where he is still engaged in general practice. In 1895, Dr. Sampson took a post-graduate course in allopathy in the New York Post- graduate Medical School. He belongs to the State Allopathic Medical Society, and to the Yates County Medical Society. He is a former member of the American Institute of Homeopathy. He has held the offices of president and trustee of the village of Penn Yan, and is now one of the coroners of Yates county. The "Samp- son" Opera House shows the doctor's enterprise Eind faith in Penn Yan's future. Dr. Edward M. Scherer One of the prominent and substantial professional men of Penn Yan is Dr. Edward M. Scherer, who has been practicing in Penn Yan for the past twenty-one years. He was born in Hunter, N. Y., and attended the Dundee Preparatory School and later the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, of New York City, from which institution he was graduated in 1893, and came to Penn Yan in July of the same year. In 1895 he erected the residence he now occupies at 123 Elm street, where his office is also located. Dr. Scherer is a member of all the state and county medical societies, a member of the Society of North American Surgeons and also of the Masons and Knight Templars. H'e has served the county for five years as coroner and has slso been a member of the village board of trustees. His skill as a physician and surgeon is well known to the citizens of Yates and adjoining counties. 117 Dr. A. L. Powers While Dr. Powers has only been located in Penn Yan for the past three years, he has been very successful in winning the confidence and patronage of the people and his office in the Cramer Block, Main street, is well known to those who are in need of treatment for the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Dr. Pow- ers was bom in Otselic, Chenango county, in 1865. He was educated in the ele- mentary branches at Sherburne Academy, at Sherburne, N. Y., and graduated from the University of the City of New York in 1890. He devoted his time for several years to the general practice of medicine at Blodgett Mills, Cortland county, N. Y., when he took up the specialty of eye, ear, nose and throat diseases, to which he now devotes his chief attention. To perfect himself in these branches he took post graduate courses in the Post Graduate Medical School of New York, and chemical work at Philadelphia Polyclinic. During the winter of 1905 to '06 was also House Surgeon at the Knapp Ophthalmic and Aural Institute of New York. Dr. V. T. Poole Born in Cedarburg, Wis., obtained his early education in the primary schools and graduated from the high school in the year 1906 in his native town. Dr. Poole began his medical career in the year 1907, taking his premedical work of two years at the University of Wisconsin, and entered a four years' course at Mar- quette University, Milwaukee, Wis., in the year 1909, graduating therefrom in 1913. He had hospital practice while attending Marquette University in Trinity Hospital and spent one year at Emergency Hospital in Buffalo, in post graduate. He, located in Penn Yan on August 1st, 1914. His office is in the Penn Yan Gas Co.'s Building. He has met with deserving success as a physician and surgeon. Dr. G. E. Stevenson Dr. Stevenson was born in Napanee, Canada, in 1871, and received his early education at Trinity College School at Port Hope, Canada. He later entered Trinity Medical College, at Toronto, then Baltimore Medical College, at Baltimore, Md., and did post graduate work in New York Polyclinic. Upon the completion of his course at the latter institution. Dr. Stevenson removed to Gorham, N. Y , where he practiced his profession for fifteen years. In 1909 he moved to Penu Van, where he has established a large and influential connection. Dr. Stevenson is a member of the Yates County Medical Society, and of the New York State Medical Association; also a member of the American Medical Association. He has offices in the W. J. Turner residence on Elm Street. Dr. J. A. Conley At his residence, 321 Liberty Street, in Penn Yan, is the office of Dr. J. A. Con- ley. Dr. Conley was born in the town of Bristol, Ontario County, in 1867, and re- ceived his early education in the common schools and the Penn Yan Academy. At the completion of his primary education he entered the New York Electic Jledical College, and was graduated therefrom in 1888. Immediately after his graduation, Dr. Conley began the practice of his chosen profession in the towns of Italy and Middlesex, where he remained until 1905; in that year he removed to Penn Yan, where he has acquired a very steady practice. Dr. Conley is a member of the Yates County Medical Society, New York State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. 118 Dr. E. Carlton Foster Dr. E. Carlton Foster is a native of Steuben County. He acquired his early education in the common schools and at the High School at Hammondsport, N. Y. Upon the completion of his High) School studies in 1901, he took up the study of medicine and entered the University of Buffalo, where he was graduated upon completing the regular four years' study of medicine. At the time of his graduation, which was in 1905, he was engaged as house physician at the Massachusetts State Farm General Hospital. In, 1906 Dr. Foster entered the state service for a period of three years, spending one year in the "Insane Work" at Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, and Central Islip, Long Island, and the remaining two years as assistant surgeon at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home at Bath, N. Y. In 1908 Dr. Foster took a post-graduate course in the Society of Lying-in-Hos- pital, New York City, and upon the completion of this course he located in Penn Yan, where he has since been engaged in his chosen field of labor. Dr. Foster is secretary of the Yates County Medical Society, a member of the New York State Medical Society, and also of the American Medical Association. His offices are in the Wheeler Block, corner Main and Elm Streets. Dr. H. W. Matthews Born in Yates County in 1872, and educated in the common schools of Penn Yan Academy, Dr. Matthews has become one of the leading physicians in this locality. After his graduation from the Penn Yan Academy, Dr. Matthews entered Starling University, Columbus, Ohio, and there received his certificate in the year 1896. His practice of his chosen profession was commenced in North Dakota, where he remained for a period of four years. He then studied in the Post- Graduate Hospital, Chicago, and upon the completion of that course, in 1907, returned to Yates County and commenced the practice of medicine in Penn Yan. He is still actively engaged in his profession. Dr. Matthews is a member of the Yates County Medical Society and also holds membership in the New York State Medical Society. Dr. Joseph T. Cox The subject of this sketch was born in Rochester, New York, November 24, 1865, and educated in the Rochester public schools and at Vosburg's Academy. He graduated from the Chicago Homeopathic Medical College in 1888, and lo- cated in Rochester, where he practiced until 1897 when he removed to Penn Yan. Dr. Cox has been a coroner of Yates county since 1904. He is a past master of Milo Lodge, P. & A. M., a member of Keuka Lodge, No. 149, I. O. O. F., and a member of the Yates County Medical Society. His residence and office are at 135 Elm street. Dr. Cox always takes a liberal interest in the affairs of the town. He enjoys a large practice in Penn Yan and the surrounding country and is recognized as a successful physician. Dr. Charles Elmendorf Dr. Charles Elmendorf was born in Canandaigua in 1829, and received his early education in the common schools of Penn Yan. He began the practice of his chosen profession, dentistry, in Penn Yan in 1850, at No. 124 Main Street, where his office has been for this long period of years. He is a member of the Ninth District Dental Society of the State of New York. For many years his father was the only dentist in Penn Yan. Dr. Elmendorf is a prominent member of Keuka Lodge, No. 149, I. O. O. F., and served for many years as its efficient treasurer. 119 Dr. H. J. MacNaughton In Brussels, Canada, in 1870, Dr. H. J. MacNaughton first saw the light of day. He received his earlier education in the common schools of that town and Mitchell High School. Later he took courses in. the Toronto Dental College and the Philadelphia Dental College, from both institutions he graduated with high honors. He came to Penn Yan in 1898 and established an office in his present lo- cation on Main street, where for nearly seventeen years he has enjoyed the con- fidence and patronage of our citizens. Dr. MacNaughton is a member of the Sev- enth District Dental Association, of the State of New York, and of the National Dental Association of the United States. He is also an active and enejgetic mem- ber of Milo Lodge, No. 108, F. & A. M., and of Keuka Lodge, No. 149, I. O. O. F. Dr. H. R. Phillips One of the oldest and best known dentists in Penn Yan is Dr. H. R. Phillips, who was born in Tioga county, Pa., in 1835. His early education was obtained in the public schools of his native state. A college education in dentistry not being compulsory in those days, the only instruction he received in his chosen profession was imparted by his father, who was a dentist of well known ability. Dr. Phillips came to Penn Yan in 1887 and opened an office in the Chronicle building, where he remained for six years, then removing to the Cramer Block, where for seventeen years he faithfully attended to the dental needs of his many patrons. For many years lie was assisted in business with Dr. Robert Wrean, his son-in-law, who died in May, 1913. In the winter of 1913-14 the doctor unfortunately fell and broke his hip, which has incapacitated him since from working at his profession. His daughter, Mrs. Dr. Wrean, is at present in charge of his business, which is located in the Arcade Block. Dr. Phillips is a member of Milo Lodge, F. & A. M., and of the Penn Yan Club. Dr. I. T. Whalen One of the latest acquisitions to Penn Yan's list of professional men is Dr. I. T. Whalen, dentist. Dr. Whalen is a native of Perry, N. Y., where he was born in 1885. He received his early education in the Perry High School and was graduated in dentistry from the University of Buffalo in 1909. For three years he practiced his profession in Dundee, N. Y., and came to Penn Yan last February, associating himself with his old class-mate and fellow graduate. Dr. J. M. Ward, who has been located here since 1909. Their offices are located over H. O. Ben- nett's drug store on Main Street. All diseases of the teeth and gums are care- fully and scientifically treated, and dentistry in all its branches is practiced by the latest and best known methods. Dr. Whalen is a member of the Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity. Dr. Charles B. Scudder One of the well-known dentists of Penn Yan Is Dr. Charles B. Scudder, who has parlors over the Seeley Clothing Co.'s store, corner Main and Jacob streets. Dr. Scudder was born at Rando'lph, N. Y., and was graduated from the Univer- sity of Michigan, Ann Arbor. With the exception of three years, he has been in constant practice of his profession since 1890. He came to Penn Yan in 1910 and has been located in his present offices since that time, where he is enjoying an ever-increasing patronage from those who desire first-class work in any line of dentistry. Fraternally, Dr. Scudder is a member of Berean Lodge, No. 811, F. & A. M., Cattaraugus, N. Y., and Keuka Lodge, No. 149, I. O. O. F. 120 Dr. G. Howard Leader Born in Olean, N. Y., August 20, 1882, educated there and graduated in the high school of that place in 1902. Studied medicine at Buffalo, N. Y. Graduated at the Kentucky University in September, 1906. He had hospital work in the Sisters of Mercy Hospital one year in Buffalo and at Riverside Hospital for six months and while in this work he had seven months' practice with Dr. Howe, the celebrated specialist on the eye, after which he settled in general practice of medicine at Cuba, N. Y., where he remained until the fall of 1912, when he went to New York City for a special course in the Manhattan Bye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, where he remained for one year, and in the fall of 1913 he located in Penn Yan, limiting his practice to the special branches, and is meet- ing with fine success. Dr. William A. Thompson Dr. William A. Thompson was born near New Market, Ontario, Canada, and came to Yates county when a small child, receiving his preliminary education in the schools of districts three and six of Jerusalem. Later he took a three-year course in the Ontario Veterinary College, of Toronto, and a one-year special course in the department of Veterinary Science, graduating in 1911 with the honor of holding the gold medal In both classes and with the degrees of V. S. and B. V. Sc. He went to Rushville immediately after his graduation, wliere he practiced his profession for three years, removing from there to Penn Yan in July, 1914, and established his oflBce in Fellows' hitch barn on Wagener street. Dr. Thompson makes a specialty of veterinary surgery and dentistry, and Is particularly pleased to handle cases where others fail. In the near future he intends erecting a veterinary hospital, with all the modern appliances. His advice to farmers and horsemen on any special subject of diseases is free, and his published articles are read with much interest. Dr. Lyman D. Lockwood Dr. L. D. Lockwood was born near Watkins, Schuyler county, in 1861. He obtained a common school education from the public schools of that locality and continued to reside there until 1889, when he moved to Penn Yan. He received his education as a veterinary surgeon at the Ontario Veteri- nary College, Toronto, Canada, from which institution he was graduated in 1890. For a quarter of a century Dr. Lockwood has been practicing his profession in Penn Yan and his success is vouched for by the large practice which he en- joys. His office and residence are located on Elm street, near the corner of Liberty. The doctor is a prominent member of the local branch of the Knights of the Maccabees. J. Frank Douglass The present police justice, Attorney J. Frank Douglass, is a native of the state of Illinois. Coming to Penn Yan in infancy, he received his schooling at Penn Yan Academy and Starkey Seminary. Having studied law in the office of Judge Knox, he was admitted to the bar on March 23, 1897, at that time being clerk of the Surrogate's Court. At the expiration of a year's partnership with Judge Knox, Mr. Douglass established a law office of his own. In June, 1912. he was appointed police justice and was elected to that office in the following March. He has served the village as trustee and Is at present transfer tax at torney for the county. He is a member of Amity Chapter, F. & A. M., and Keuka Lodge, No. 149, I. O. O. F. 121 Spencer F. Lincoln The subject of this sketch, Spencer F. Lincoln, was born at Naples, Ontario county. New York, on July 3, 1868. His preliminary education was obtained in the Naples High School and he was graduated from the law department of Cor- nell University, being admitted to the bar in 1894. He practiced law with his father in Naples from 1894 until January 1, 1903, when he came to Penn Yan and entered into a lawpartnership with Calvin J. Hu- son, which continued until February, 1912, when Mr. Huson was appointed State Commissioner of Agriculture, since which time Mr. Lincoln has been in business for himself. From January 1, 1907, to December 31, 1912, he served Yates coun- ty as District Attorney. In 1892-93 he was a member of the editorial staff of the "West Publishing Company of St. Paul, Minn., a large publishing house of law books. Clinton B. Struble One of Penn Yan's progressive citizens is Clinton B. Struble, who was born in Canandaigua in 1869. He came to Penn Yan in his infancy, receiving his early education in the old Penn Yan Academy. Later hs attended Rochester University. He attended the law department of Cornell University with the class of 1891 and was admitted to the bar that year before completing his college course. For twenty-three years he has had offices in the Struble Arcade, one of Penn Yan's best equipped office and mercantile buildings, which he owns. Mr. Struble takes much pride in the growth and appearance of liis home town. His real estate Jioldings are large, including some of the most valuable properties in Penn Yan and along the lake. Among these are Esperanza, the beautiful summer home, formerly owned by Wendell T. Bush, of New York; the .irk property, which was entirely remodeled in 1911, and is the most commodious landing place on the lake. The three springs located at this point, which are extensively known for their medicinal properties, have been thoroughly devel- oped. Mr. Struble also owns a modern apartment house in Penn Yan, located at 213 Main street. Mr. Struble has served as president of the village and as a member of the Board of Trustees. He is an active member of Milo Lodge, No. 108, F. & A. M.; Damascus Temple, Order of the Mystic Shrine, of Rochester; Jerusalem Com.'- mandery Chapter, and the D. K. E. Fraternity, of Rochester. Roger E. Chapman A good illustration of what energy and zeal can accomplish is shown in the rapid advancement of the youngest attorney in this village, Roger E Chapman He was born in Penn Yan in 1883, educated in Penn Yan Academy and studied law in the office of Huson & Lincoln, being admitted to the bar on September 22 1913. He held the office of village clerk during the year of 1911 and was con- fidential clerk in the Department of Agriculture at Albany from February 1912 to October, 1913, at which time he became a practicing attorney in his home town' his office being located over the Baldwin Bank. Hs is a member of the Masons and Odd Fellow fraternities, Metawissa Tribe, I. O. R. M., and the Democratic County Committee, 123 Charles Warren Kimball Among the prominent attorneys of Penn Yan who have accomplished some- thing worth while, hoth in a professional and social way, is Charles Warren Kimball. Mr. Kimball was bom in Chester, New Hampshire, in 1847, and re- ceived his early training in Chester Academy and Pinkerton Academy, Derry, N. H. In 1871 he was graduated from Harvard University. He practiced law in New York City from 1876 to 1886. He came to Penn Yan in 1891 and served this county as district attorney from January, 1898, to December, 1900. About six years ago he was instrumental in organizing the Society tor Prevention of Cruelty to Children in this county and has since served as its president. This society has been of incalculable benefit to the welfare of nsedy and dependent children, and now has the support of the Board of Supervisors, v/ho annually appropriate .f600 for this good work. Hon. Gilbert H. Baker Gilbert H. Baker was born in the town of Milo, Yates County, New York, and received his early education in the Dundee preparatory school. He began the study of law in the offices of Briggs & Sunderlin, and later with the law firm of Briggs & Kimball, and was admitted to the bar in 1897. Mr. Baker was a Police Justice in Penn Yan for nine years. He was elected County Judge and Surrogate of Yates County in 1907 and re-elected in 1913. Judge Baker has been called to preside in criminal courts in Brooklyn for several years. So far, he has never had a decision reversed. UNLOADING GRAPES. THE W. N. WISE FRUIT HOUSE 123 Penn Yan Federal Building The Penn Yan post office was erected in 1912 by Daniel T. McCartliy, con- tractor, of Philadelphia, at a cost of .f 60,000, which includes the purchase price TENN YAN FEDERAL RUlLDrNG. Of the site on which it was built. John Knox Taylor was the supervising architect. The building is a colonial style structure of red brick and has an old-fashioned entrance. The office is one of the most complete in this section of the state. It is said that Penn Yan Is the smallest village in New York State to have a federal building that cost $60,000. For a more extended description see page 65. The Soldiers'^and Sailors' Monument "Lest We Forget" is the inscription on the soldiers' and sailors' monument in the Court House Park, a reminder of the boys of '61, who left their homes in Yates county to fight for the Union, many never returning. The population of Yates county was then 20,290, and the number enlisted was 2,109, or ,-,over one-tenth of the population. The monument cost about $8,000, part of which was paid by the county and the balance by popular subscription. The monument is granite, with four emblematic figures on the sides, representing an infantryman, an artilleryman, a cavalryman and a sailor. Some of the names of battles in which the Yates county soldiers fought are: Gettysburg, Fredericksburg. Vicksburg, Wilderness, Antietam and Spottsylvania. Although it is stated that 2,109 residents of Yates county enlisted in the rebellion, it is a fact that several hundred cams here from adjoining coun- ties and states and enlisted. The number enlisted in this county is probably nearer 1,800 than 2,109, which is a big percentage compared to some counties. The monument erected by Little Yates is pronounced by visitors as one of the most beautiful to be seen anywhere. 124 Z H O m O J 125 The County Buildings An act of 1823 provided that a commission be appointed to determine ^ proper "site or sites for a court house and gaol." The Supervisors were directed to meet at the home of Miles Benham, in Milo. They voted to raise $2,500 the COURT HOUSE AND COUNTY BUILDING. first year and a like amount the year following. Dresden and Jerusalem both worked hard to secure the site and it looked at one time as if Kinney's Corners would be the county seat. Walter Wolcott, in his sketch of Penn Yan, gives a history (page 19) of these buildings. A rare print of the old court house will be found on page 64. COUNTY JAID, ERECTED 1904. 126 MABUJSIC TJiiMiJr-l^li;. lUHiiiUTiOD 1914 The Masonic templs in Penn Yan was erected by tlie Milo Lodge, F. & A. M., in 1914, and cost approximately $18,000, the building being of concrete and brick, with two stories and a basement. In the basement the lodge has a banquet hall, the first floor being one large display room and the third floor is used for the lodge rooms. The work of erecting the temple was in charge of Dr. Franklin S. Sampson, and because of his efficient service a tablet, bearing his name and the date the building was erected, is placed in the building. The corner stone of the temple was laid .Tune 20th, 1914, with fitting cere- monies. The stone bears the emblem of the lodge, the square and compass, and the year 1914. In the stone are the names of the officers and members of the Milo Lodge, No. 108. The by-laws of Milo Lodge, the lodge calendar, list of the grand officers for 1914, list of the officers that participated in the corner stone laying, list of the members of the Penn Yan Chapter, No. 100, R. A. M., the by-laws of the Penn Yan Chapter, No. 100, R. A. M., list of the officers of the Jerusalem Commandery, No. 17, the list of the members of the Amity Chapter o? the Order of Eastern Star, the by-laws of the Eastern Star, the history of the Masonic Temple Association, a copy of the Penn Yan Express, the Penn Yan Democat and the Yates County Chronicle. The lodge has had many celebrated Masons who were members of the local Masonic fraternity, the one especially prominent being the late John L. Lewis, who, it is said, has done more for Free Masonry than anyone in the "United States. 127 An Acknowledgment This book, as now presented, has been made possible by the generous support and encouragement of some of our enterprising manufacturers, business and professional men, of whom mention has been made. Time Brings Swift Changes Some residential property has changed ownership since this work was started. On page 10 the residence of Mrs. F. G. Wagoner is now owned by George H. Frederick; the residence of Timothy Costello now belongs to Glenn L. Wheeler, and the residence of Mrs. T. F. Wheeler was recently purchased by W. N. Coe. On page 12, the residence of Hon. J. S. Sheppard has been purchased by Mrs. E. L. Allen, and the residence of Hon. Thomas Carmody by John Fitz- patrick. On page 14, the residence of E. L. Horton is now the home of John B. Cramer, and the residence of Frank Hallett has been purchased by Dr. J. A. Conley. "The Home of the Keuka Yacht Club," page 60, is now the property of Frank Alley, and is used as a summer resort. On December 7th, 1914, the C. H. Knapp furniture and undertaking business was transferred to James Davis and Charles Dugan. Mr. Knapp (see page 94) has been engaged in business in Penn Yan for nearly thirty years. As the final pages of this book go to press, the Harden & Robeson Basket Co. (page 84) is erecting a fire proof steel and cement building. This, it is promised, will be one of the finest factory buildings in Western New York. E. S. Biret Many of the excellent photographs of buildings and bits of landscape used in this work are from the Biret studio, located in the Acrade Block. Mr. Biret was born in Richmondville, N. Y., and before engaging in business in Penn Yan in 1898 had seven years' experience in some of tlie finest studios in Philadelphia. He is recognized as an artist of unusual ability. HAIiRY MORSJi AND HIS THOUT Photograph Talien in 1873. (For history, see page 36) 128