CORNELL UNIVERSITY LI6RARV 3 1924 074 296 876 ^\ / /^l 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/cu31924074296876 In compliance with current copyright law, Cornell University Library produced this replacement volume on paper that meets the ANSI Standard Z39.48-1984 to replace the irreparably deteriorated original. 1994 n d^d^A 50UVENIR OF WALTON ^ ^ ILLUS TRATED PRICE 35 C IS. COPYRIGHTCD 1900 BY WILLIAM CLARK WM. CLARK Publisher ^ Ji Delaware County, New York OF all this magnificent and even imperial domain — our glorious home land of freedom — the Catskill Mountains stand out conspicuous in song .and story for loveliness and grandeur. On the Western side of this imijosiag range lies the countj' of Delaware — picturesque, lovely and prosperous. A little more than a century ago this whole section of country was an interminable, primeval forest, penetrated only by the serpen- tine trail of the dusky savage. One cannot imagine that wilderness scene, nor conceive the privation and sacrifice endured by those pioneers who entered it and began the century of progress and transformation that has culmi- nated in the jaicture of to-day. While the faith, courage and industry of man has wrought marvelous and pleasing changes, the majestic mountain peaks stand firm ; the forest glens, the more lovelj' valleys remain ; the fountains of pure water still gush from the hill- sides and the air is as pure as when breathed by the Lenni Lenape or Delaware Indians. *^ Fitted especially by nature for agricultural pursuits, the sturdy pioneer and his successor have made the wilderness blossom and the hillsidts and valleuss to resound with the lowing of the kine, placing the county in the front rank of the dairy industry. The early settlei's were men " who looked from nature up to nature's God " and gave to their succeR^0V3 a high standard of morality and integrity which has been fostered and preserved. The mission of this book- : let is to present — all too imperfectly — something of this progress at the close of the nineteenth century, and there is no greater evi- dence of material growth in all this mountainous region than is shown in the largest village of the county, Walton, nestled in the Dela- ware valley. Beautiful, prosperous, with a citizen- ship of the highest class. CD 2: 5 3 en >- 5 UJ uj oc u. UJ Q O o UJ (^ N March 10, 1797, tliu Coiiuty of DcLiuare was erected with six towns. Seven days later a new town was created aud named Walton from William Walton, who in 1770 olitained a grant of tweutj' thousand acres from the King of England. The grant embraced a portion of this town, and extended from the Delaware to the Susquehanna River. The first house was built of logs, as weii-e all the homes in the vast wilderness, by Samuel North. He builded larger aud better as time advanced, and the present modern structure on North street in the village is the result of his success. The original settlers came here from Long Island with Dr. Piatt Townsend in 1785. They comprised the families of Robert and Gabriel North, William Furman and Joshua Pine. Samuel North was the first child born in this new settlement, February 9, 1787. Gabriel North built a log house at the foot of Pine Hill in 1785, on the site now occupied by the Novelty Works. In this connection a letter written by him to his brother in New York, a copj' of which is furnished by B. G. North, whose oreat grandfather was also a brother, will prove of interest, it having been writ- ten one hundred and fifteen years ago : Walton, 14th November, 1785. Dbab Brother: I am happy to embrace the opportunity to write, it being the first I have had since we have been in this entire wilderness. I would Inform you that we are all in perfect health, for which blessing I desire to be truly thankful, and hope this may find you and yours enjoying the same. Would inform you that I have built a house, and have a good winter's store laid in. I have a very pleasant situation on the side of Pine Hill. The Delaware River runs on the south side of mj- house. I thinli I have laid the foundation tor all the happiness this world can afford. It has been very expensive moving to this new coun- tiy, and expensive and difficult getting provision.^, however, I hope the worst is over. We have got four acres of wheat, half an acre of rye and one of timothy sown. I think I could write you a long story about the beauties j.»5. of this place, wild and romantic. Fish in great abund- ance, the finest trout ever was. Pigeons in countless numbers. I kept little Joe to drive them off the grain after sowing, but he could scarcely alarm them. Elk and deer are ^ery plenty. I saw fourteen elk in the river a few rods below my house at one time. Wolves S O U V E N 1 B W A I, 'I' O N are plenty, and freciueutly come up to mil' dour and aioiirid our tout at night. Wc had to sleep with oui- children between us to prevent their being ean-ied off; but Prince, icing of dogs, lias killed three ot them and the rest have become more shy. Prince went out alone one day on Pine Hill and brought home a beautiful fawn in his nioutli that he had killed. The meat was very fine and quite welcome. We have a variet3' ot wild ap|iles and mandrakes very plenty iji the woods, and every kind of wild berries, etc. You say that my friends have expected letters from me. I am sorr3' to disappoint them. Tell them I am perfectly satisfied with my situation, and liud the country much better than I expected. We expect a number of settlers out in the spring. We shall be glad to sec them, although we are quite happy. Brother Robert or I will go to New York in the spring, and then will give you all the particulars of our emigration to the West. Be pleased to give my best love to all my friends. That you may be happy under any circumstance in life is the sincere wish of I'our loving brother, „ , GABRIEL NORTH. To MR. BEN.JAMIN NORTH, New York. A topographical view of the town presents the usual variety' of this section of the State— mountains, hills and deep valleys. The West Branch of the Dela- ware River traverses the southern portion, confined in many places closely by the bases of the mountains. The northern part of the town is watered by three streams, East, West, and Third brooks, which all flow through the vil- lage into the river. All of the fiat land contiguous to the town and Ij'ing on the river bottom is rich and among the best farming lands in the county. The facilities for grinding grain were meagre, Scho- harie being the nearest point, and to that place the early settlers car- ried their grists on horseback. There were no mail facilities in those days, and the grist carrier performed a double dutv bv .. ■ and from these points. Fifteen vears later a mail roli. \ T'^'""^ ''"''^ *° Kingston and Jericho, the latter^now kno^n aTBl inb^^rirch ^ '^^^T^ There was but one mail a week to satisfy the ...i^otl^:^^:::^'- Many came from the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts anVZg the Hudson River valley to this new land, so that within a period of fifteen years SOUVENIR WALTON the town's populatiou had increased to twelve hundred inhabitants. The town of Walton at this time included the town of Tompkins and a larg-e portion of Hamden. The tax roll of 1799 shows that at that time there were ninetj'-two taxable inhabitants in the town. The first grist mill was erected by Michael Goodrich in 1792 on the site now occupied by the Rowland Grist mill. In 1798 Thomas W. Griswold erected a grist mill about two and one-half miles up the river. In 1802 Daniel Robinson built the third grist mill in what is known as the Den, upon the farm now occupied by John Northcott. A fourth mill was built by William and Isaac Townsend, in ]806, on the Delaware River, just above the village. These mills were crude in construction, only having one rtm of stone. The first tannery was built b}' Nathaniel Steele on East Brook, in 1803, and a few years later another similar building was put up b3' Alan Mead near the Franklin road. In 1810 John and Nathaniel Steele built a tauuer3' at what is now the corner of Delaware and North streets in the village. Potash was manufactured from 1823 to 1836 by Niles Berray, William Ogden and Henry Smith, the works of the last two being located where the Njvelty Works non" stand. Brick kilns were established as early as 1815. Clothing was made by hand, the wool from the sheep being carded by hand into rolls. 3Jsaac and William Ogden built a fulling mill in 1800 and others followed. John Eells established a distillery in 1795 and many others were built later. The first town meeting was held in the log church of the Union Society in April, 1797. The town was divided into twelve school districts in 1813, and now has twenty-thiee. The town is oho of the leading agrir.ultural sections of the State, daii} ing being extensively carried on by its farmers. Until recent years the milk was manufactured into butter by the dairyman, but now this product is nearly all sold and shipped to New York. In the earlier years the cows were very inferior as milk givers, and butter, the only salable product, was made in crude ways. In those days 100 pounds of butter was considered a large yield from the milk of a cow. Now three times that amount is not extraordinary. market for the excellent milk produced from high richness of joroduct. The dairyman finds a ready grade cows, noted for the O CO I 2: o O UJ CD ■«c ~1 S 1 h- Q: o 2: o O Ul CD WALTON VILLAGE T HE pictuvesquo village of "Walt.ou, lyiug iipou a plateau of easy elevatiou, has been aud ever will be the theme of paiuters, poets aud lovers of the beautiful in nature. The fiue scenery surrounding- "Walton jjartakes of the rugged, and combines the elements of beauty as well, not upon so elevated a scale of romantic verdure as to be forbidding but links with its charms of mountain scenery a valley of rare attractiveness aud natural loveliness unsurpassed. From almost any point of view the scene pre- sented is one of great natural advantages, which even caused Bryant to so vividlv portray in verse: The hills, rock-ribbed aud ancient as the sun ; the vale-. Stretching in peneive quietness between ; The venerable woods: rivers that move In majesty, and the cumplaining broolcs That malce the meadows green. Walton is almost hemmed iu upon either side by the hills which form a part of the Catskill range, and from an elevated location has the appearance of a vast natural amphitheatre with the surrounding mountains as the points of observa- ON THE DELAWARE AT WALTON S O tl V E N I I! W A I, T O X tion. These hills cau easily' be pictured "Titanic giauts, keepiug watch and ward over the trust cout'erred upon them years ago." AValton is the largest and one of the prettiest villages iu Delaware county, and possesses natural advantages not accorded any other place in the county. It lies on the Delaware River 180 miles from New York, and is the most important point between ^Middletown and Norwich on the New York, Ontario iV Western Eailroad, at the junction of the Delhi branch. The village of Walton was incorporated iu 1851 with John i\[ead as President; T. E. Marvin, W. H. Faucher, D. H. Gay and G. W. Smith, Trustees; William St. John, Collector; F. E. Marvio, Treasurer; and John Olmstead, Clerk. The pre.sent village officials are: Robert G. McGibbon, President; Tliom.-is S. Tripp, ^^^^^ TOWNSEND STREET. James H. Brown, Lewis Bvish, Paul Nichols, Trustees; W. D. Burns, Treasurer; Seymour E. Hoyt, Collector; A. J. Neish, Clerk. The village of Walton has an altitude of 1,220 feet, is well laid out, has broad and well shaded streets and flag walks. There is a tine water supplj' with 200 feet fall and a niuety pound pressure, thus making the Walton Water AVorks invaluable for manufacturing purposes and in case of fiie, there being enough pressure to force a stream over the highest buildings in the place. According to the last school census AValton's population is over 3,000 and the number is steadily increasing, largely due to the healthfulness of the place, its hospitable people and superior school advantages. 10 O U V E N I K O P WALTON Walto-n- takes a just pride in her splendid educational system and schools, which rank among the foremost in the State, a fact which gives this village a decided prestige and is one of the incentives toward the increasing THE WALTON population. The Walton Academy was founded in 1853 and SCHOOLS was made the Academic Department of Walton Union School in 1868. Since the completion of the new building in 1892, the Academic Department has been designated as the Walton High School. The Academy was incorporated by the State Regents February 10, 1854, Eli M. May- uard being the first principal, and his sister, Miss Lucy A. Maynard, the first preceptress. John H. Mead held the office of President of the Board of Educa- THE HIGH SCHOOL. tiun until 1863, and was succeeded by D. H. Gay, who held the position for two years, and was in turn succeeded by C. C. Toby. Prof. S. Comstock was the first principal o the Union School, and Miss Martha Atwood (Mrs. Comstock) the firs preceptress. After an interim of two years Mr. Comstock was kgain called to take charge o the school. In 1887 there were 431 students. There are now over <00 students m the Union and High School. Scholars are thoroughly prepared for college or given complete instruction in ancient and modern Ian guages, natural sciences, mathematics, history and literature The present faculty of Walton High School is as follows: James R. Pairgrieve, A. M., Prin- cipal and teacher of classics; Miss Louisa B. Gere, A. B., Preceptress and teacher of itei-atin-e; Mis^ IsabeJ C. Montgomery, teacher of sciences; Miss Gertrude E- Hall, A, B., teacher of matliematjcs; Mm May Mattesou, teacher of modera A SOUVENIR OF W A L T O X 11 THE UNION SCHOOL. the: stqgktqnAav£nu£ school, 12 a O U V E N I K W ALTON liiiig-uages; ^kliss Marguerite B. Mauu, Ph. B., teacher of traiuiiig class; INIi.ss EUeu Landfield, teacher of iustrumeutal music. The Uniou School iustructors are as below: James K. Fairgrieve, Prmcipal; Miss Louisa B. Gere, supervisor of drawing; :Miss Mina A. Shepard, higher Eng- lish departmeut; Miss :\[arv Harnum, intermediate grade; Miss M. Vera White, S3veuth grade; Miss Helen E. Hovt, sixth grade; Miss Emma M. Dauu, fifth g-rade; Miss Helen il. Barclay, fourth grade; Miss Bessie B. Wygant, third g-rado; Miss Martha A. White, second grade; jMiss Lou B. Stevens, second primary; Miss Esther L. Scudder, primary grade. The Board of Education is composed of Dr. William B. Morrow, President; Charles Herring, Dr. J. A. HoUey, John Olmstead, M. W. Marvin, W. F. White, A RIVER VIEW FACING ARMORY. Robert Harby, John H. Townseud, John G. More; Heurie G Tobev Seoret«vv Edwin L. Guild, Treasurer. "uej, ^5ec^etal^, The new High School and tTnmn School budd.ng is a modern brick struc- ture. The High School fropts on Pownsend and the Union on Liberty streets It xs a three-story bnck structure, n.odern u. its n.ake-up, its heating and ventdatmg system being the best known to modern science. The auditorium on the tlnrc floor has a seating capacity of about 1,-200. The building throughout IS lighted by electricity and heated by hot air. The stairways from rtoor to floor are wide and easy ot acces.s. AH rooms are connected by electric bells, and fire apparatus is placed upon every floor. R O TT V E N I R WALTON l:i One of the liueKt stona structuvca in Dcbiware couuty is the lianclsoiue Ogdcu Free Library buildiug erected on Gardiner Place Square, a lasting niouunieut to the Meniorj' of William B. Ogdeu. From an architectural THE OGDEN standpoint it is all that could have been desired, the design FREE LIBRARY of the architect and builder, Alexander Carmen of Bingham- ton, being complied with in every particular. The buildiug was begun September 25, 1890, and completed July 1, 1897, the entire cost of its construction being $13,500. The material used is mostly of native blue stone taken from the quarries in and near Wai.tox. The roof, which is of unstained shingles, is in perfect harmony with the stone. The Gardiner and North street sides are panels of brick work, shingles being laid over them. The jsortal which IN THE OGDEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY. faces North sti-eet is spanned by a high stone archway, the name of the building, "Ogden Free Library," being carved upon it. Opening the door from this point you enter into a broad hallway 20x20, and on the left is the library, a finely appointed room 30x42, with an 18 foot ceiling, all of which is finished in cherry and quartered oak. The books are kept in book cases located in six alcoves, and at the end of the room is located a large fire place, both useful and ornamental. The walls are supported by huge carved pillars. On the right of the hallway as you enter is the magazine room, 13x20 feet. At the entrance of this room are two heavy Doric columns, and on the north side is an iron-lined fire place faced with polished red Vermont marble and set in brass casings. The floors through- 14 S O If V K N t li O F W A I> T O N out the biiildiuy art; of Houtlioni [)iue. Nciirly opposite the cutrance on the first floor is the librarian's office, about 10 x 12, fiuished in the same material as the rest of the rooms. The upper floors are reached by a winding stairway with STOCKTON AVENUE. handsome railing. There are two rooms on the seconrl fl^^ and a large attic. The committee room facingNorth stree ' T'^^"' :' *^'°"*' southern pine and is handsomely varnished Th! ''^^^* '^ ^^^l^' A-i^l^ed in facing on Gardiner street is 9 xl2f a p e ty iconv o^H Z""" "^P""*^ ^"'^ The bunding is heated by hot aii^r n alri mIgI ^u" ^'^ ^"-<=t-eness. Boston. '^ ^""^ furnace, manufactured in The Library now has over 1,000 iiatvoTio t? nary 28, 1900, 13,314 boo.s had beeftrn f 'rth^ 1^ '''T' '' '''^■ volumes. These comprise leading scientific hi^toH 1 ^'^ ""^ ''^°"* ^'^00 works, also poetry and fiction. The reading room Tc ^^°f '^Pbic'^l and religious lies, two dailies, eight monthlies, includin.. the rev"^'' 7'**" '"'"'' ''""^- office of Librarian is ably filled by Mr Lewis E St. 7 \' '''' magazines. The is a noticeable feature of his multifarious duties w' 'Ir'^ ''''"'''^^^~ *° ^^'^^^^'^ uuiies. He IS thoroughly familiar with SOUVENIR OP WAT. TON 15 the uanies of uearly every book or periodical in the Library, aad is of yreat assistance to those looking for a certain author. Handsomely framed and hang- ing in the Librarian's office is certificate of admission of the William B. Ogdeu Free Librai-y to the University of the State of New York. This Librarj-, incorporated under the laws of the Board of Regents, State of New York, June 26, 1899, possesses all the powers, privileges and duties, and is subject to all limitations and restrictions prescribed for such institutions by law or b}' the University ordinances. The incorporators are George O. Mead, President; A. H. Sewell, Vice-President; Dr. William B. Morrow, Treasurer; Matthew W. IMarvin, Samuel H. Fancher, William F. White, John H. Towusend, Robert Harby. On February 2, 1849, twenty-one citizens met and formed themselves into a fire company under the name of Eagle Fire Company. The company reorganized in 1865 under the name of Indiana Engine Company, No. 1, WALTON'S FIRE and again changed to Defiance Hose Company in 1883, DEPARTMENT with C. B. Wade as Chief Engineer. Alert Hose Companj', No. 2, was organized in 1871, with fourteen members. Rescue Hook i.t Ladder Compan}', No. 3, was organized in December, 1877. On- tario Hose Company, No. 4, was organized May 15, 1885. The present officers of VIEW FROM ISLAND PARK ENTRANCE IG S O U V E N I K O F \y ALTON the Wiiltou File Departiueut are: Chief Eugiueer, Leslie liice; Assistaut^Chief Engineer, E. F. Root; Secretary, Ford T. Terry; Treasurer, C. E. Smith. Morrow Hose, No. 1, W. C. Rogers, Foreman; James Bnrrhus, Assistant Foreman. Alert Hose, No. 2, Charles Wakemau, Foreman; Laverne Wilson, Assistant Foreman. Fancher Hook & Ladder, No. 3, George Klughardt, Foreman; Martin Smith, Assistant Foreman. Towusend Hose, No. i, William Arnold, Foreman; John Foster, Assistant Foreman. The Hose companies are made up of the best young men in Walton who are enthusiastic in the work of increasing its prestige and adding to its numerical strength and efficiency. That the Walton Fire Department is a credit to the town TOWNSEND STREET LOOKING NORTH FROM DELAWARE STREET. aud appreciated by its citizens is attested by the courtesies extended on each and every occasion presented. At the Firemen's Tournament held in Walton in 1889 it was estimated that fully 12,000 firemen were present, and the home companies proved themselves princely entertainers. The Village Hall, Gardiner Place, in which is located the Fire Depart ment rooms and their fire apparatus, was erected and opened to the public in 1884. It has a seating capacity of 800, and cost over $8,000. Mrs. Mary Bassett gave the land upon which the building is erected. SODVENIK WALTON 17 ^ THE CHURCHES dt FEATUEE whicli enters extensively into the liistory and high moral standing of Walton is its churches. It is a church-going community, the combined membership of the various churches being over tvcelve hundred, while they enjoy the proud distinction of having the largest Sunday Schools and being the most extensive contributors for benevo- lent and charitable purposes of any town in Delaware count}'. Walton's churches are at present in a flourishing condition and exert an influence on the side of morality and splendid citizenship far-reaching, in its results for good throughout the community. In 1791 a log meeting house was built on lauds now owned by Joseph Pierson, near the old burying ground on Mount Pleasant. On October 12, 1793, Rev. David Huntington, of the "Reverend Committee of the General Association of Connecticut,'' organized the First Congregational Church with forty members, and on the fifteenth day of the same month a society in connection with the Church was formed and named "Union Society." David narrower, one of the members of the Church, took a course of study to prepare himself for the ministry, his family being suj)ported by the Church, and two years later, in 1795, he became Pastor of the Church. He re- mained as a stated supply for ten years, spending a portion of his time in Delhi, Colchester, and nearbj' settlements. During his ministry in 1799 a revival oc- curred and forty were added to the Church as a result. In 1803 a new building was erected on the hill and used until the summer of 1840. It was a large, square structure, with high pulpit and galleries, the pews being of the old square box style, CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 18 SOUVENIR O F W ALTON witli seiitsriiiuiiiii;- arouud the four sides aud facing- the audieuco iu all directions. This church was used without a stove for twelve years. Rev. Archibald Bassett became regular Pastor of the Church iu 1807 and remained until 1811. Seventy wore added to the church uicmbership. Rev. Isaac Headley was installed Pastor from 1813 until 1820, being succeeded by stated supplies and regularly installed pastors, eleven young men having entered the miuistrj- from its membership. This Church left the Delaware Presbj-tery in 184ii, since which time it has stood firmly on its old Congregational basis. In 1810 a church was built on the corner of Xorth and Mead streets and rebuilt iu 1881. The Sunday School was or- ganized in 1815. The Church mem- bership is over four hundred. The present officers of the Church are: Pastor, Rev. G. W. Nims; Trustees, Lewis Marvin, Calvin DuBois, John S. Holley, Piatt M. Hanford, Junius H. Eells, Thomas L. Terry. UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The United Presbyterian Church was organized by Rev. J. B. Lee Oct. 19, 1865, with forty members. Religious services were held in the district school house for about one year thereafter. The first church was built in 1866 on East street. The present church on East street, corner of North, was erected in 1891. The first Pastor, Rev. N. R. Crowe, was installed in June, 1866, and membership of seventy-one. In 187S te^V7 'm"V" """ ^-^^^^aging pastorate, and in 1878 ias succeeded by lev WMHo^^^ T 'f^' '^ *'^ 1891, being succeeded that year by Rev' tZI. ^ITb tITTZ^ ''''''] the Church were: Elders, P. M Doig John w\^-'^' Jn ""^ ^^""''^ °^ Thomas McLaury. Trustees--WillianrTweedie Ja^":\T ^^ ''''^^*"^'- Munn, Andrew Doig, A. Tweedie, JohnT Mini CI I't'f ' '''^^"' ''• Treasurer, Andrew Doig. The present officersare- M' ' " i .' ^^'^ ^"^'^^ ' Elders, Thomas McLaury, Henry Clark, Alexander t'^^-' ""* l'^''^^'^^ supplied; Thomas H. Scott, -John D. Smith, Andrew Doi^r Wu '^' "" Kilpatrick, W. R. Stewart. Hugh Luckey, David R Scott J 1 m-"" ^*^^''' ^^'^ ^- ^'''■'^^• James Robinson, Walter L. Gladstone Prank B ^' u ''''^"*' ^^^ Howland, Patterson, Clerk. The present membership is ^no •!!, ' ^'■""*^^«' ^- «• about 175. ^ ^^' ^^*b * S'l^day School of The Reformed Presbyterian Church was organized In 18ri a O U V E N I R W ALTON 19 edifice, corner of East and Bruce streets, was erected. The first Pastor was He v. David McAllister, D.D., and tlie present Pastor is llev. 11. C. Reed. The Church has a membership of over one hundred and the Sunday School about sixty. The officers are: Elders, B. M. Thomson, W. C. Doig, P. K. Sanderson, James Henderson, Smith St. John; Deacons, George Sanderson, Charles Watrous, W. T. Dag, Timothy Sanderson, J. T. Doig. The First Baptist Church of Walton, N. Y., was organized May 11, 18G7, by consolidation of the East Walton, the South Walton and the East Brook branches of the Franklin Baptist Church with a membership of eighty- four. It was publicly recognized as a regular Baptist Church on May 28 of the same j-^ear. For one year Rev. Jenkins Jones was stated supply, after which Rev. L. M. Purinton was called to the pastorate. A church edifice was built in 1868. The following- ministers have served the Church from the dates given: Rev. L. M. Purinton, 1868; Rev. A. J. Adams, 1878; Rev. E. W. Glover, 1881; Rev. W. N. Thomas, 1881; Rev. J. Wood, 1882; Rev. E. H. Lovette, 1882; Rev. J. A. Hungate, 1885; Rev. W. P. Chip- man, 1886; Rev. C. A. Stone, 1888; Rev. H. L. "\^Tialen, 1894; Rev. W. A. King, 189.5; Rev. J. T. Barber, 1896. The present imposing and substantial church edifice was built from designs of the Pastor, and was dedicated on March 10, 1898. The officers of the Church and of the corporation are: Pastor, Rev. J. T. Barber, to retire Sep- tember 1, 1900. Deacons — C. H. Weaver, T. W. Boyd, George A. Neale and George Bartlett. Trustees— T. W. Boyd, George A. Neale, S. D. Fuller, S. H. Osterhout, George Pierce and George Bartlett. The First Methodist Episcopal Church was organized December 12, 1840, there having been preaching by ministers of that denomination for forty years jDrevious, circuit j)reaching being regular from 1819. In 1841 the first church was built on North street.. The present edifice was erected at a cost of $20,000. The first Pastor was Rev. J. B. Wakeley, and the first Board of Trustees was composed of Samuel L Ferguson, John McCall, Gershom H. Bradley, Hiram Fitch, and Cyrus St. John. The present Pastor is Rev. Robert Knapj); Trustees, Albert D. Peake, Dr. J. A. Holley, Robert Harby, Nathan J. Kinch, Charles Houck. THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. The Protestant Episcoj)al Church was organized in 1831 and a church built 20 S U V E N I K OF WALTON on 1834 Gardiner Place in 1831, and consecrated by Bishop Onderdonk August 22, uaiciinei riace lu ' ^ , ^^ f the church was Rev. ;4 The church was lelnult in 1888. ilie tiist lecwi ui li. ±ne J ^ r[, Messenger. The present officers of the church are : Kev. Charles Temple, Rector; George 0. Seelev, John Town- send, Wardens; Prof. J. R. Fairgrieve, John S. Eells, B. G. North, Horace North, Samuel H. Pancher, Grant Wilson, E. W. Lock- wood;VeHtrymen. The clergymen who ofSci- atcd during the early history, previous to the coming of the first rector of the church, were : Rev. Mr. Adams of Unadilla, Rev. Orange Clark of Delhi, Rev. Russell Wheeler of Butternuts, Rev. E. K. Fowler of Monti- ccUc, and Rev. Wm. Allenson of Hobart. In all twelve rectors have been in charge. FALLS ON EAST BROOK. ROUND ROCK ON PINE HILL. A R O tl V K N I n O r \V A I, T O \ _ I Tlie Walton Guards — JJiid Separate Coiupauy, N. G. S. N. Y., was organized Maj- 20, 1879. The Legislature of 1883 appropriated $9,000 for the erection of an Armory. The site was purchased by the citizens of AValtou THIRTY-THIRD at a cost of $1,200 and deeded to the State in 1885. The SEPARATE CO contract for the ei'ection of the building was signed April 30, 1886, the corner stone laid in July, and the building was completed in December of that year. The drill room was 108 x (iO feet, the main part sixty-six feet front by thirty feet deep, the first story eighteen feet and the second story fourteen feet in the clear. The present new and handsome Armory located on Stockton avenue at the bridge junction, was erected in 189G at a cost of $45,000, including $3,500 paid for land and an extra appropriation of $G,500 by the Legislature of 1897-8. The Armory was placed in service in September, 1898. The building is of brick with Walton blue stone foundation. It is four stories, the administration portion STATE ARMORY AT WALTON. being 90x50 feet and the drill room 125x75. The gymnasium and storage rooms are located on the fourth floor and the ride range of 130 feet with eight targets is in the basement, also the men's toilet room and shower baths. The Captain's room, officers' parlors and the company meeting rooms are furnished in polished oak and handsomely carpeted. The latter room which is also used as a meeting room for the G. A. R. is 48x28 feet, and the assembly an '1' (1 N River, aud is so surroimded aud secluded as only to have heard faiut echoes of Revolutionary cannon and was not settled until 1785. Haviu- no local battles to commemorate our Chapter first turned its attention to Indian legends, the Iroquois and Leuapes as they called themselves, or Delawares as they have usually been known to history, "The Settlement of Delaware County," "Colonial Days" aud general Revolutionary history, taking one entire year to review the battles of that time, those occurring in each mouth being discussed at the regular monthly meeting. lu patriotic work Mary Weed JMarvin Chapter has been quick to respond to every call as far as her means would allow, the first call being to aid her own home regiment at Camp Black during the war with Spain. Each year she has contributed to the Continental Hall Fund, that in the future she may have a place in the home of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In smaller ways she has contributed to monuments aud is helping to keep old Revolutionary sites and relics, and is to have the honor of presenting a National flag to adorn the top of the Naval branch of the Y. M. C. A. which is being built in Brooklyn by Miss Helen Gould. .^ part of the program for the years 1900 and 1901 will be the Revolutionary ancestry of the Chapter members, when as much as can be known of the twenty-nine Revolutionary soldiers from whom they are descended will be reviewed. And last, but by no means least, Mary Weed Marvin Chapter is keeping together a little band of patriotic women RESIDENCE OF HON. GEO. O. MEAD. SOUVENIR OF WALTON 29 RESIDENCE OF THE MISSES NORTH. who will ever hold in honor the memory of their forefathers, and help to keep fresh in the minds of the youth how nobW they fought and suffered to make us a nation. On April 20, 1881, Ben Marvin Post, No. 209, G. A. R, was organized with twenty-six charter members. Ben Marvin, after whom the Post was named, was the first Walton boy killed in the late Civil War. The first BEN MARVIN officers of the Post were: Commander, John Babcock; Senior POST Vice-Commander, J. D. Seeley; Junior Vice-Cominauder, D. E. McLean; Quartermaster, Harvey Henderson; Surgeon, J. W. Holmes; Chaplain, R. Garrison; Officer of the Day, A. K Eells; Officer of the Guard, William A. McLean. The present officers of the Post are: Commander, George O. Mead; Senior Vice-Commander, D. E. Roe; Junior Vice-Commander, A. J. Goodrich; Post Surgeon, J. N. Launt; Chaplain, Charles Hubbell; Quarter- master, W. Sines; Officer of the Day, S. J. Robinson; Officer of the Guard, Henry Pettis; Sergeant Major, Charles H. Weaver; Quartermaster Sergeant, George A. Colton. The Post has finely appointed rooms in the new State Armory building, where they meet every Monday evening. The present membership is ninety-four. Ben Marvin Post has not only a large membership, but is a thoroughly active organization of the country's defenders. 30 S U V E X I It W A L T O X This geutleman, the tirst Mayor of Chicago, aud whose tleatli occm-red at High Bridge, N. Y., 1877, was born in Walton, June 15, 1805. His boyhood days were sjient in Delaware couutv when there were iiiauy and oft WILLIAM B. excitiug scenes in which he bore a jjart. His earl^' educa- OGDEN tiou was obtained under great trials and dirticulties. He was elected to the State Legislature from Delaware county in 1834 aud had an intimate acquaintance with Martin VauBuren, Silas Wright, William L. Marcy, John A. Dix and other noted public men of that date. He made a speech in favor of the building of the New York aud Erie liailroad which WILLIAM B. OGDEN. is described as bold, sagacious aud prophetic, wherein the speaker exhibt wonderful foresight. Mr. Ogden became associated with a compauv of "eI i capitalists in 1835 known as the American Land Company aud moved to 0^0^^ as its manager. His bu.siness ability aud wonderful executive qualitioations^^^^.^ quickly recognized and he became one of the leading citizens of that rl ^l\l\. SOUVENIR O F W ALTON 31 PICNIC SCENE AT ISLAND PARK. growing Western city. His home, which was built in 1836, was burned with all its wealth of books and works of art in the great fire of 1871. He was a lover of music, painting and poetry. Greorge P. A. Healy, a portrait painter of Paris, speaking of Mr; Ogden, says: "Among the Americans who visited Paris before the Universal Exhibition of 1855, I have never met a man of greater charm of manner than William B. Ogden, one of the fathers of the young city of Chicago. The word ' genial ' seemed made for him. Kemai-kably intelligent, very well informed, a delightful talker and full of energy, he seemed destined by nature to be a leader." » In the spring of 1837 Mr. Ogden was elected the first Mayor of Chicago, and from that time until his death was engaged in j)ublic work. He made miles of streets and was k leading contractor on the Illinois and Michigan Canal. He declined many positions of trust at large salaries, owiag to the extent of his own private business. Politically he was a Jeft'ersoniau Democrat, being elected to the New York Legislature on the Democratic ticket, and Mayor of Chicago on the same ticket. Joel T. Headle}', the famous historian, was also a native of this town, besides other notable men whose fame has not extended so widely as the two we have mentioned. Mr. Headley's father was one of the earlj' pastors of the Congrega- tional Church. 32 S O U V E X I K W ALTON' This orgauizatiou was perfected io July, 18!)i), its object l)eiuK to lostcr tnide aii.l use every legitimate means to promote the industrial and tinaucial <;rovvth of Walton. The officers elected were: Tresideut, John H. WALTON'S BOARD Townsend; Vice-President, James I. Webb; Secretary and OF TRADE Treasurer, Robert G. McCxibbou; Executive Committee, John G. Moore; H. S. Sewell, Paul Nichols, Joseph Gan- non, S. P. Olcott, Joseph Harby. Their first annual meeting was held August 10, 1900, when these officers were chosen: President, James I. Webb; Vice-President, John G. Moore; Secretary, S. P. Olcott; Treasurer, llobert G. McGibbou; Direct- ors, William I'eck, Paul Nichols, James I. Webb, John G. :Moore, S. P. Olcott, R. am. ^^9 ^^m >"^"-'-: -."^ ^"^"^'-^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^SSB "'^-; ' 'W^SI^^^^S -Vv.. ^J ^Q^-^^^^^€:^ Jl^rv:;;:;^^^^^.. v,'. •"" ;;-'-.:7^'^o^C. ,-^- -r" '^^''^^^^^^S^-lv ''"" w s ■--;-. -..J^ilv-:---'^ ^^^^^ .-v.^ ^?^^^'^'[' '^m -^-^ssi^HMesi ON THE ROAD TO ROCK RIFT. G. McGibbon, AV. E. Reynolds, Joseph Gannon, F. B. ]*Iavhani H S << Henrj- Ogden. ' ' The Board of Trade is composed of men who have the hpof , „ uebo commercial in- terests of Walton at heart and are zealously laboring alono- these lin There are two banks — The First National, established in 1890 with f1 officers: George O. Mead, President; S. H. Fancher, Vice-President' Joh ni ^** stead, Cashier. The Delaware Loan and Trust Company, organized in ISqi" S O U V E X I E WALTON and officered as follows: A. S. Fitch, President; J. R. Honeywell, Vice-President; W. Gr. Moore, Cashier. AV ALTON has made considerable effort during the past season to increase its sum- mer population made up of city people seeking healthful enjoyment in countrj^ life and where the accommodations are adequate to their WALTON A wants. That Walton, by reason of its advantageous loca- SUMMER RESORT tion, excellent railroad facilities, healthfulness and ample room for the erection of houses suitable to meet the demand, is an ideal natural summer resort, is generally conceded. The incentive from an increased revenue so far derived through this effort has been apprecia- ted by some who are already arranging to enlarge theii houses and others, here- tofore unmindful of its advantages, to open their homes, thus offering greater inducements to guests next year. The people of Walton generally are expansionists as applied to its numerical and financial increase. The improvement of public and private grounds, grading of streets and re-setting of curbstones, the zealous care of its pub- lic drives, making them more attractive and pleas- ing to strangers, is also to be earnestly considered and pushed to a successful con- clusion. This will further enhance the town's beauty 3i A S O U V E K 1 R OF WALTON- RESIDENCE OF A. L. MACE. and popularity, and to that end a village improvement association is to be formed that the work ma.y be accomplished in a thorough and systematic man- ner. Walton of to-day compares favorably with most towns in regard to clean- liness and neatness of its streets and lawns. Something of the beauty of the village and its surroundings is shown in the pictures of this Souvenir, vet" the story of its attractiveness is not nearly told herein. Were the wealth of beauti- ful scenery and the fitness of the place for summer rest fully known city o-uests would fill the town and surroundino-s. Residence of G. B. North A SOUVENIR OF WALTON 35 RESIDENCE OF MRS. CHAS ANDREWS. RESIDENCE OF W. R. REYNOLDS. Among the manufacturing industries are the Walton Novelty Works, Flint Foundry, L. E. Hoyt & Co., Machinists, Walton Cob Pipe Company, Hanford & Schermerhorn Wagon Works, the E. W. Stimpson and the Nichols & Bartlett Sash and Blind Factories, the John T. (Smith and Robert St. John Feed Mills, and the Walton Wagon Works. RESIDENCE OF.lTHE LATE ORSON J. ELLS. 36 S L- V E N I n O F ■«• A L T O X Thorc are three weekly newspapers published in the village. They are very newsy sheets and have also very materially aided in the growth and success of the village. In IH.'id E. P. Berray began publi,shiug the THE ^Valton Blade, which was the first newspaper venture in the NEWSPAPERS village. The True Press, the Cyclone, the Star and the Standard were biief uewspajier ventures also. The Chron- icle was established by A. D. Hitch- cock. It is Republican in politics, but places the matter of news first. During the period from September 1, 1890, to the same date 1900, the circulation increased fifty per cent. F. B. Mayham is editor and publisher. The office is well equipped for all kinds of printing. The Reporter was first published in 1881, by James W. Bulkley and John P. Wliite, and is now published by the Reporter Company, with Paul Nichols and John P. White as editors and managers. It is Democratic in politics, but has built up a circulation of 6,000 copies weekly in a county strongly Republican, which gives it the distinction of hav- ^'' ■■■^•■i|^3BBi^ |MHHHB^H^HB||^HiK«W«b^^^>g| ^Mga K^^f ''^jtflH|BiHFiH| j^^^SS mm ^^PPII Wt a^^^H^Bgj^^P^^ ^^r. m H^9 ^^D 1 ^^^^^^^^^^g ^^^^^^ ^m RESIDENCE OF JOHN WRIGHT. L -.t5 :aa ^p^^?^,f^jyA)uuj,'iA^ -"'': ing a larger subscription list than any other country weekly in the State. The mechanical plant embraces the latest and best in printing machinery and type. The Times was started as a Walton edition of the Delaware il^xpress and printed at Delhi In January, 1893, W. H. Eells, who had become editor, changed the name to the Tnnes In March, 1893. Mr. Eells purchased the good will of the paper in-S^altonbyhim. All of the editors are capable newspaper men, and each of the papers demonstrates this fact The publisher of this Souve lir t ernd:^"^°^^^°^"^--rt:si:: Delaware Valley Lodge No 8,n Independent Order of Good Telia?; was organized Dec. 27, I877 ■ u membership of twenty-five. ' Regular THE WALTON REPORTER OFFICE. s rt ii f E N I ft op w A r, T (I :f '.\7 meetings are held Tuesday evenings in the George Seeley block, Delaware street. The present membership is twenty-two, and the officers are: Cook St. John, C. T.; Mrs. Joseph Dennis, V. T.; William B. Woodburu, Past C. T.; Townsend Kinch, Chaplain; Mrs. J. M. Eells, Secretary; Mrs. William Gad wood, Financial Secretary; M. P. Brisack, Treasurer; Miss Flora St. John, D. M. ; Miss Katharine Hathaway, Guard ; Ira Hollej', Sentinel. Maple Park is a fine summer boarding house, under the manage- ment of George H. Eice. It is one of the prettiest spots in W.\lton. Standing on an elevation and over- looking the Delaware River and the village, it is beautifully situated and in easy distance from the business center. Maple Park takes its name grow in profusion on the well-kept RESIDENCE OF DR. J. HOLLEY from the large number of maple trees which lawns, affording a delight- ful shade and an excellent place for swings, h a m - mocks, etc., and is cool and comfortable. The house contains large airy rooms, wide halls, bath, toilet, etc. Boating, lawn tennis and croquet are among the amusements. There is a fine tennis ground below the grounds and on the river level. Maple Park is an ideal summer home and is destined to be still more so under its present man- agement. Hemlock Lodge is sit- uated on an elevation' 'of 1900 feet above sea level and overlooking the town of Walton, with mountains on cither side, on a farm of 300 acres, with a back- ground of pine, birch and maple trees affording ample THE WALTON CHRONICLE OFFICE. 38 SOnVENIIl OF WALTON shade, and where the guests spend a hirge portion of their time in pleasant weather. The capacity of Hemlock Lodge will be doubled by the addition to be built to the present structure this fall. The nephews of the late A\ lUiam B. Ogden are the owners of this farm, and Mr. A. P. St. John has leased it tor a term of years. This is a popular summer resort and has been well patronized by city people this summer. Among the many features which add to Walton's popularity and which is greatly appreciated by its residents as well as the traveling public, is the excel- lence of its public houses. The Walton, for convenience of location and arrange- ment throughout, is unexcelled, and is a popular and well patronized hostelry. Peter E. Lauut, for the past twenty years proprietor of this hotel, is proficient in the art of catering to the wants of the traveling public, and is assisted by capable help throughout. There are forty-three well arranged and furnished sleeping rooms, splendid barn accommodations, and a cuisine worthy the town and the Walton House. There is steam heat throughout the house, electric lights and electric bells in every room, and guests are given that attention and comfort to be found in a first-class hotel. What is said of the Walton applies with equal force to the Central, a well appointed and well conducted public house. The large and fine class of patron- age the Central enjoys attests these statements, and the courtesy and attention MAPLE PARK — GEORGE H. RICE SOUVENIR or WALTON 39 ^ ^^^^^^^^^ H^^^^Hfara^^"^ j^S ^^^^^^^^^^P^^^^^l^i ^m.^a n ^^^^^^^^^ ^^"^3 m ^^p ^^^^^^S ^Pl_r^B ^m ^^^^^^^^^^H ^w^^^^jj^^^^ffi ^\£l aJ^^BJJSy^^^a^Ma^E^^^BHBM S^^^^^^P^^ ^^^^^^ g^^ ]^^^^^mM|^^^ Bhbe kaSSSi ^HSk^-?#^jr'-^^ T*?.-v.-5^^E iMHn 9^K!s '^r "^iP^'v^i^^fi^'J^^^ fl^V* ^r TE'I^I » jgWg Ij^^^^^^^^^g J^^^W^^^^!^^^'^^^^!^^ l^'.-l¥^^9!^Jt-S «9| ^',, ^^•ij^^^^WK^Km^S^^^x jjlgailllp^^g! & ^^g ^^^^HH ^^^^^^^M ^@ *^ w.. ^^^^||M^JM^^3|Sj ^^^^^^^^^^^^^h| ^^^^ '' ~ "^^-i ^^^^^^^j^^^^^^^l^^^^BgHB ^^^^^^^p^ ^^ ^^^^^S^^^^^^^^^^H I^^HH^^I^H^H^n^^ ra^^pBPpi |SI ^^^^^^^^^^^S I^^^^B^H^^^HH^^"^^ I^^^H^^^^^Hi^a* .--if^^^^^^^l ^^Hi^^^BBSsSB? ^ «. -I ^S^^n^^BH^S^BH^^^^^^Sfll £r > l'- - ^^-'' ^Lij*' !?>-¥'. ' .^S^^^^^HHHBii ■EiW.H^ii W^^^^M^^^ Hh BS^ iSMiil^H^Bi^^Hi^Bn ■^^^i^jas^^BH H^^^^^^»i H ■■ HIHnBHHHHHHBBHl HEMLOCK LODGL — A. G. ST JOHN. paid to the wants of its patrons has made Landlord Loomis deservedly popular and much apj)reciated by the traveling public as well as Walton's most promi- nent citizens. .The Central has forty-five sleeping rooms, and the excellence of its cuisine is one of the leading features of this hotel. The Central is lighted throughout by electricity, heated by steam and has electric bells in every room. The dining room is one of the most attractive to be found in this section, the walls of which are adorned with fine paintings, etchings and water colors, the work of Mrs. Loomis, who as a painter of animals excels. J. M. Loomis has been proprietor of the Central for the past seven years and stands at the head of successful hotel men. He has leased the St. John House near the hotel, and it will be used as an annex for the accommodation of his guests during the summer season. past record of success — a success born of in- dustry and the adoption of business metliods, sharing with their hosts of customers the profits of their industry- by giving the lowest possible prices consistent with wholesale cost and outlay in connection with their business. As to the variety of their wares quality Is the first consideration with them, and what they do carry is purchased and sold upon honor — a business method always fruitful in its results to both merchant and customer. HENDERSON BROTHERS. On Delaware street, opposite the Walton House, the above firm carry on a successful and very satisfactory business in the line of dry goods and notions, crockery, glassware and house furnishing goods generally, lamps, jar- diniers, boolis and stationery. While this firm of progressive young men do not claim to do all the business or deal in everything "under the sun,'' they can. point with pride to their 40 S U V E N I n O F W ALTO X THE WALTON CARRIAGE WORKS Were established in 1850 by Jeveiuiah B. Eells. He had associated with him (or ten years Jolin Hanfoid, who was succeeded by James Morris, of Scotland. This partnership existed for lit- teen years, when Mr. Morris was succeeded by George A. Colton, a native of Norwich, N. Y., who remained in the business ten years and was in turn followed by Junius Eells. After a nectiou with tho construction of their wagons not usually found in vehicles, which commend them to the consideration of farmers and those looking for that which is meritorious in the line of wagons. MRS. Z. E. CONROW, Tailoress, who has been eminently successful in catering to the wants of Walton's people, is meeting with much encouragement. She is flUiug the field along the lines she has marked FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND GEO. O. MEAD'S STORE three years' partnership with the founder, his position was filled by Frederick Eells, a young- er brother, and son of J. B. Eells, whose death occurred in 1896. Since that date the business has been under the superinteudency of Freder- ick Eells. The Walton Carriage Works turn out fine carriages, lumber and farm wagons generally. There are a number of special features in con- out and IS g.ving excellent satisfaction In the work of altering, renairin^ , . and pressing ladies' and g^ntlemenv^' "^^'^"'"8 the best skill possible is exerdspH <-^ .T''"^^' that a complete and first-eUsr^^'uU .^' "'l'^ assured. Those who have not vm T ^"^ be fact by giving Mrs. Conro'v theirli^de^':^ "\'^ improve the first opportunity of "eamW^"''* well this work can be ^oul, ^y 'ZS"^,^ ^^^ A s (1 II \' E X r n OF \v a r. t o x 41 RESIDENCE OF R. G. McGIBBDN. GILBERT SHERWOOD. For the past ten years Mr. Sherwood has catered to the wants of this comraunit3- in a manner creditable not only to himself and his skill and knowledge as a shoe merchant, but satisfactory to his large and increasing line of customers. Not only is he deservedly popular as a caterer to the increasing needs of mankind who desire perfect and lasting understandings, but from a social point of view is he well liked. Mr. Sherwood is a member of Susquelianna Lodge No. 167 of Bainbridge. N. Y., and Val- tonia Chapter No. 80 of Afton, N. Y., and with his family a regular attendant at Christ Episco- pal Church. Mr. Sherwood's commodious store is located at 164 Delaware street, which is in the heart of the business portion of Walton. He carries an extensive line of shoes of the best and most popular makes and styles. His leaders in la- dies' wear are Le\is & Pifer, the 0. B. Johnson make and the •' Queen Quality." In men's wear his leaders are the H. E. Smith & Co. and the Orossett shoe. It is safe to say that Walton has no more reliable or worthy merchant than Mr. Sher- wood, and his fine business is due to his up-to- date methods and courteous treatment of all who seek the best possible quality in his line and the very lowest prices consistent with well regulated business methods. RESIDENCE OF JOHN E. STILSON. 42 SOTJVENIR OF WALTON METHODIST CHURCH. BICYCLE KEPAIRING. John Paine, of No. 4 North street, fills a needed want among the devotees of the wheel by keeping in repair punctured tires and doing general repair work on bicycles. Besides exe- cuting excellent work at reasonable prices along these lines he keeps second-hand wheels for sale and to rent. Having been in business four years Mr. Paine has established a reputation for skill and fairness in this particular industry which is much appreciated by the community m which he resides, and his line of customers grows larger in accordance. REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Souvenir o 1? W ALTON 43 WHITCOMB & BARTON. W. S. Whitcomb and George A. Barton, who have been associated together for the past six years as the leading furniture merchants of Walton, have in that brief time built up an ex- cellent trade in their line, and this is largely due to their up-to-date methods of doing busi- ness. Then they have the advantage of being well posted as to the latest creations in fine furniture and buy that which they know will please their trade in' style and finish. They also have another and important advantage over other dealers in knowing just how and when to purchase at the most advantageous prices, thus giving their customers the benefits to be derived from moderate prices. Then an- other important feature in their line is the promptness with which they execute orders, every detail being looked after with the view of so completely satisfying their patrons as to make them their permanent customers. In and becoming hats and bonnets. Her millin- ery store, located at 75 Nortli street, is an attractive one, and is filled with millinery of the best, while the work of trimming and re- modeling receives her personal attention. A first-class establishment, such as the one Residence of Chas. Herring fact they merit success and are thus entitled to that degree of prosperity which has and is at- tending their efforts along these lines. " Excel- sior" is their motto, and there is no one in this section prepared to dispute their claims to a. large share of the best trade in this section. As funeral directors the same thoughtful care is exercised that their efforts in this line sliall be satisfactory and appreciated. Their furniture establishment is convenientiy located on North street and Gardiner Place FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Miss Emma B. Brisack, Walton's fashionable milliner, will be in a position this tall and win- ter to present to her patrons the latest crea- tions in fine millinery. The ladies of Walton are not unmindful of the fact that artistic mil- linery is one of the chief charms of womankind, and along these lines Miss Brisack anticipates their desires by combining art and skill in reaching perfection in the making of tastefu. '!a^i^' RESIDENCE OF H. S. SEWELL. RAYMOND'S CITY MARKET. "Everj'thing fof everybodj' everj- time," is the motto which Mr. George B. Ilaymond has adopted at his well appointed market in Gard- iner Place, and tlie success he is having in his endeavor to build up a trade in Walton through accurate business methods would indicate that he was hewing close to the line. Mr. Raymond not only handles fine western and native meats but also carries a full line of sea food, fruit, vegetables, canned and bottled goods and fancy groceries. Jlr. Baymond gives the business his personal attention, and if merit counts for anything he is bound to make a fine success and establish a reputation, not as being the cheapest marketman in town, but the best to be found in his line in this or any of the towns of Delaware county. RESIDENCE OF GEO. M. BURGIN. soovENin o F W A I, T O N 51 RESIDENCE OF PROF. WM. M. PECK. WALTON'S STEAM LAONDRY, For six years W. H. Dean has successfully conducted the Walton Steam Laundry and the nne trade which he has esteblished speaks elo- quently of the quality of his work and the sat- isfaction of his hundreds of customers. There are so many features which enter into the laundry work that to be successful one must be an expert and possess the ability and necessary means of putting out his work in an expeditious manner. Mr. Bean makes it a practice to be on time and his customers, who number not only Walton people but those from surrounding towns, know that their laundry work will be finished as they direct and deliv- ered when promised. jlr. Dean keeps in his employ expert washers and ironers and the natural finish on the laun- dry which is turned out by him gives universal satisfaction. The price list is no higher than other laundries charge but his work Is superior to the larger portion turned out by similar concerns in this section. WALTON'S BOWLING ALLEY. One of the features which enters into the life of the average summer boarder is the exhilar- ating and healthful sport of bowling, and the liberal patronage given to George 0. Eobinson, proprietor of the alloy on Bridge street near the Platform shows that he is conducting it on a basis whicli permits ladies and gentlemen to enjoy the sport whenever so disposed, in the knowledge that the best of order is always maintained. This is a very popular resort for travelers while waiting for trains on the Delhi branch, being so near that Uioy can take the train on a minute's notice. The Alley is sixty feet long and every ap- pointment connected with it is of the best. Mr. Kobinson keeps a choice line of cigars and to- baccos, also soft drinks, for the accommodation of his patrons, and his establishment is deserv- edly popular. The Alley is lighted throughout by electricity, and is perfectly comfortable in winter. 52 SOUVENIR OF WALTOK 0. L. BEAGLE. For thi-ee years past Mr. Beagle has catered to the wants of the people of Walton as grocer and general merchant, in a manner which has proven so successful that today he enjoys a line patronage entirely due to the fact of his having sold the best standard goods and given the very host possible service to his custotners. While Mr, Beagle gives up a large portion of his time to official duties, he has a competent assistant who looks after the trade with an eye single to his eraploj'er's interests. Mr. Beagle handles butter and eggs and all of the fancy goods usually kept in a well regulated and up- to-date grocery house. His store is located at the junction of Delaware and Pro ;p<'Ct;Sti-ccls, and is easy ofricci-ss from all |>-ir|.s of the town. Ik ^^hS^HUB^^^^^^v^a -ii^^^^B^^Sl Hu |M i^^^ra '^^^^^H ^Ml A CORNER OF THE RECEPTION ROOM. The larger portion of photo- graphs from which the cuts that adorn these pages were made were taken by Grant Wilson, photographer. Mr. Wilson, though comparatively a new comer to Walton, has already earned an enviable reputation for fine work. Extra copies of A Souvenik ot' ^VALTON niiiy be had from William Clark, pub- lisher, Delhi, N. Y., for 35 cents each. PORTION ::0F THE OPERATING ROOM. STUDIO OF GRANT WILSON, PHOTOGRAPHER, DELAWARE STREET.