Class. y^/i^L_ I m CHERRY CREEK. Some years ago a cherry tree Beside a small stream throve. And tried 'tis said to rear its head O'er others in t lie grove: And when this tree o'ertopped them all Surveyors chopped it do \vn And in its place a stake was set — The center oi a town. The tree, the stream that near by ran, The name suggested quick. 'Twas early named and still is famed Therefore, as Cherry Creek; And like the tree that upward grew (But to the town gave place,) The little village soon took root And thenceforth grew apace. The hills, the vales, the rills, the dells. That near this spot are found. The pastures green on hillsides seen, The well-tilled fields around. Make this a garden of the gods — A garden of the blessed, A place where labor means but Joy, .And idleness is rest. .ind Enterprise within this town Has builded her retreat. Here cot and hall, grange and homes all Are orderly and neat. A place, it IS, to catch the eyes Of those whose fancies roam; And to be envied he who claims In Cherry Creek a home. .\rthnr J. Burdick. Historical and Biographical Sketch OF CHERRY CREEK, 6-9? CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NEW YORK. With views of Business Places and Residences, togetiier with sketches of Prominent Citizens of various professions and occu- pations, past and present. EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY CHAS. J. SHULTS. He that has much to do, will do something wrong, and of that wrong must suffer the consequences; and if it were possible that he should always act rightl_v, j-et when such memljers are to judge of his conduct, the bad will censure and obstruct him by malevolence, and the good some- times by mistake." — Samuel Johnson. BELLISHED WITH NEARLY TWO HUNDRED PICTURES. APRIL, IQOO. Xl'Z<.. > y BY WAY OF PREFACE. ■X presentiug to the public "Cherry Creek Illustrated," the publisher desires to return his sincere thanks to all who have so kindly aided him to obtain the information it contains, and who have made it possible to present it in so brief a space of time. We have been pleasurably sur- prised by the prompt and liberal manner in which our citizens have assisted us, and we trust that our work will meet with entire approval. We have for some time felt that the attractions and advantages of Cherry Creek should be presented to the outside world in a pleasing and substantial form. We have endeavored therefore, to produce a work that will be a credit to our village as well as ourselves. While it is impossible in the space at our dis- posal to do full justice to the subjects treated, yet we have to the best of our ability, made a fair presentation of Cherry Creek's historical associations, its industries and attractions, its churches, school, residences, business places, and business men, and in general, a description of our charming village, and its attractive advantages as a desirable location for manufacturing enterprises of any nature. Especially do we owe our thanks to the editors of the village paper for the uniform kindness they have evinced in calling public attention to our efforts. Many others have placed us under similar obligations ; but as credit has been given in most eases, as well as works from which we have quoted, we omit further special mention here. If errors or omissions, occur we trust they will be pardoned by reason of the difficulties with which we have had to contend. Remember that nothing is perfect, that it is human to err, while it is a sublime prerogative to forrjicc. While thanking our friends and patrons generally for the liberality and cordiality with which our efforts have been seconded, we take this occasion to express the hope that the information found in these pages will not prove devoid of interest and value; and we sincerely trast, also, that it may prove a nucleus and incen- tive to future writers, who will be better able to do full justice to the sub- ject, and leave our work to receive that favor which earnest endeavor ever wins from a discriminating public. Chas. J. Shults. I I- ilJIUIU.'... I'Ji-l-^'JPfWr^W?? % ^^ ''*^ Supervisor Cherry Creek, and Postmaster New York State Senate. CHERRY CREEK— HOW NAMED. q T may be entirely superfluous to say to the residents of Cherry Creek that ^[) the Village gets its name from the little stream flowing through it. J^ This locality was once famous for the growth of cherry wood. History 1 says, "The center of the township was found to be by survey on a little island in the stream, where there was a small red cherry tree. Joshua Bentley, Jr., cut it down, made a stake of it, drove it down and named the stream Cherry Creek, which gave the name to the town." Cherry Creek's original name was "Puckrum." But that evidently did not suit the taste of the first citizens and the name was changed. Just why the people who christened the place did not call it KEXT-ON, BENTLEY- VILLE, or BLAISDELL or something of that nature is not known. But Cherry Creek it was called, Cherry Creek it is, and there is not a better advertised small town anywhere, for in almost any grocery store on the Continent you will find canned goods from Cherry Creek. DESCRIPTIVE OF THE VILLAGE AND TOWN. *He hiiilded better than lie knew.' did the little band of hardy pioneers who laid the foundation of the present beautiful and prosperous town and village of Cherry Creek, "the big.ffest little town" in Chautauqua County, New York. Xearly one hundred years ago they made their way into the trackless wilder- ness to build up homes and a profitable business for themselves and their children. And their energy and perseverence were joined to a far- seeing good judgment, to whose wisdom the results give testimony. Doubt- less they may sometimes have indulged in dreams, or even ardent hopes of the possible future greatness of their colony, but in those days of trials and discouragement, their imagination could hardly have reached to the expec- tation of what is the present prosperous condition of the town with its still greater prospects foi- the future. The visitor to Cherry Creek now enters a growing incorporated village of about 000 inliabitants, beautiful in location witli broad and smooth streets, many of them well shaded, adorned with good residences and business places, and filled witli active and enterprising business interests, including a newspaper, a bank, canning factory, mills, and stores in every department of trade, providing all the necessaries, com- forts and luxuries of life, fully equipped with good hotels, churches, a Union RESIDENCE OF F. J. SHATTUCK. RESIDENCE OF A. H. CURTISS. RESIDENCE OF C. L. WHEELER. RESIDENCE OF DR. C. A. SHEPARD. MAIN STREET, CHERRY CREEK IN 1870. Taken From a Stcropticon View. Free School and other agencies to stimulate and strengthen all that goes to make up the general intelligence of people and the highest for mof civ- ilization. It is the "hub" of several surrounding towns and villages, which pay more or less tribute, and gathers to itself the traffic of the great fertile farming districts around it. Situated on the B. & S. W. R. R., -18 miles from Buffalo and 22 miles from Jamestown so that we are not "too far nor yet too near" from either of the big and little "hubs" of Western New York. From here is shipped the products of the canning factory and mills which go to all parts of the world. So, little by little, from the day of small things, has the wide awake village of Cherry Creek increased steadily in all that has contributed to its present prosperity. The early settlers are still represented by many resident families of their decendants, who give a tone of integrity, stability and refinement to the whole community. The educational advantages have been steadily increasing and are never at a stand-still. Its population has always included many eminent professional men, in the church, law and medicine. Besides its railroad facilities, it possesses a great natural advan- tage in the way of water-jiower. But many a place has failed to become useful for the want of brains, brawn, and bravery, which fortunately were not lacking in the first settlers of Cherry Creek. There are three places of religious worship, including a Methodist, Baptist and Free Baptist Church. Cherry Creek's educational work is most successfully carried on in an elegant new school building fully equipped with all the modern improvements and appliances to do the best work and promote the highest grade of scholar- ship. It is one of the healthiest villages in the State. The water is of the best, pure, cool and invigorating. Underlaying the village is a vein of water and when tapped means a fine flowing well every time. There is something like G(i of these wells flowing a continuous stream of water from adejjth of 30 to "210 feet below the surface. This is one natural advantage over which any place might properly rejoice. But all these features of Cherry Creek, so briefly alluded to, deserve a detailed description, which will be given further on. 12 C/5 n w >< n ?^ o o I r O O t^ 2 o 2 O SCENIC ATTRACTIONS. 'LEISURELY walk through Cherry Creek's streets cannot fail to give l^leasure to the visitor, whether passing by the well kept and well supplied business places or the comfortable homes with beautiful grounds. Delightful drives extending far in every direction, furnish a variety of pleasing scenery. Not the least of these points of interest and beauty in Nichols' Gulf. A mile northwest of the village is an extensive plateau about 1000 feet above tlie valley; on this plateau are A HISTORICAL SPOT— VIEW ON CHERRY CREEK. From ail aiiia/ritf pliotograph hy F. H. Laphain. many of the good farms of the town. When this locality was first settled, a short cut road ran straight up the side of the hill, then known by the old settlers as "Powers' Hill" and plainly visible from Randolph, about fifteen miles distant. This was so steep that it was practically impossible for heavy loads. One starting in the morning at the foot of the hill felt fortunate if lie made the top in time to return; and if being especially favored by Provi- dence, he did reach the top, in coming down he was obliged to lean back so far to keep his balance, that the tails of his short coat were in great danger of being caught by the rough stones of the road or the roots of stumps. But some one in tlie neighborhood, a civil engineer in embryo, saw that a road might be made to the to]) of the hill, through a gulf or ravine and thus get a more gradual grade by going only a short distance further. The change was accordingly made in the road, as might be expected, following the natural gully, like a cow path, does not take a bee line for the top of the hill but repeatedly strays from the straight, but never from the narrow way. One of the visitors taken there by a proud native is reported to have said, "I can't understand why you people here are so fond of that old joke about our railroads in the mountains out west, where as your story goes, the roads are so crooked those in the hind cars can visit with their engineer as he sits in his cab; for as we were riding up through that gulf, I happened to look around and saw one of the horses that were drawing us, eating some ajiples out of the back part of our wagon box. We surely haven't any thing out west that can equal that." About half way up the ravine is an old watering trough made from a log hollowed out. This has been in use so many years that the outside is decayed and crumbling. Every one who has walked up as far as that is ready to take a drink of this water, coming from a spring in the side of the ravine just back of the trough. If any visitor hears one speak of the old watering trough he may know at once that this is the one meant. As the ravine leads for its whole length through woods, the drive is a noted favorite for that deluded class, commonly and charitably called lovers, for they know that except for pleasure seekers, the road is not extensively traveled. Built into the west side of the hill at the foot of the ravine is the most picturesque home of the country that of the man from whom the gulf is named. We regret that we cannot show to better advantage than in engravings here presented the beauty of our scenery and residence streets. Great pride is taken by the house owners in the care of their grounds, many of which are prettily adorned. Ix early days wolves were abundant in the forests about Cherry Creek, and occasionally bear was killed. Tradi- tion says that the last bear (?) seen was in September, 1899, when there was a great bear hunt, engaged in by many of our citizens. Fred. Shattuck and Clint. Mount are author- ity that it was not cap- •J*?^|«^5?^ Wir.->^ tured. OLD WATERING TROUGH IN NICHOL'S GULF. From an amateur photograph by E. W. Curtis. 15 CURIOUS ROCKS." " XTIL a photograph and short account of them appeared in the "Bufialo Illustrated Express" of May 14, 1899, comparatively few people knew of the rocks on the farm of Truman B. Carr; and even ' . now few people outside of the immediate neighborhood have seen what is in a way, the greatest natural curiosity of the town. There are sixteen rocks placed along the bottom and sides of a small gully in Mr. Carr's pasture about half a mile from the highway. Many of the rocks are sunk in the ground so as to be visible only at the top while others are almost wholly above ground. The one apparently the largest of the group is on the west side of the depression so that one side is level with the ground and the east side is six or eight feet high. The rock is about 20 feet long and ten feet wide, of irregular shape. It has been split through its whole width by a tree growing in what was probably at first only a small crevice; this rock is gradually rising. Though probably not so large as the one just mentioned, the "big rock" so called by those who have been acquainted with it for years, is the most interesting of the group as it is at the bottom of the gully and for many years was wholly on top of the ground. The west side is straight, almost perpendicular and about I'l feet high; the length of its greatest diameter is eighteen feet. Twenty-five years ago the south side was nearly perpendicular, with the strata of the rock horizontal, but the whole rock of late years has been tipping towards the north and the strata are now at an angle of 40 degrees; one corner sinking and the south- west corner being raised bodily from the ground, showing that the bottom is fiat. A large shelf protruding from the north side, broke off from its own weight several years ago and has since disintegrated. All the rocks are of the same formation, small rounded white stones conglomerated. A piece broke off and exposed to the weather soon crumbles leaving only the white pebbles. People interested in oil have always noted that these rocks are the same as those so abundant in the oil regions of southern Cattaraugus County and northwestern Pennsylvania; and many think that oil could be found near them. The question every visitor has asked himself and others, is, "How came they here?" As glaciers have a reputation of having done such work, that is about the only solution thus far ever advanced. But why did the glacier select this particular spot and deposit all its baggage in this part of Mr. Carr's farm and not leave anything in other parts of the same farm or any •From nn article condensed from tlie Illustrated Bufialo Express, written by E. IT. Curtis. 16 adjoining farms or even anywhere in the locality? These rocks are located in a narrow strip ten rods wide and sixty rods long. Outside of this strip there are none. The person with or without scientific knowledge who will come to the neighborhood and tell who brought those rocks there, when he did it, and explain why that particular spot was chosen, will not be without honor among those who have thought and dreamed of the question all their lives. ARTESI.A.X Wells, instead of being expensive luxuries, are cheajier than pumps. Cherry Creek is ^irobably the best watered portion of the earth's surface. So easy is water obtainable that a person may have artesian wells all over his property and at almost any spot on his premises he jjleases at a very small expense. Of such wells there are sixty in the village and the supply of water is abundant. The ready wit of the Rev. Alva Wilder was well known to many of his time. One day a citizen stopped in front of the parson's boarding place, and observed the divine heaping brush ou a roaring fire. "I suppose you wish all the sinners were in that fire. Elder?" said the citizen. "No," was the reply, "I have been preaching all these years to keep them out of it." Seth Gkovek, Cherry Creek's first merchant, who opened his place of busi- ness in 1831, was a man of uncommon ability, Yankee enterprise and shrewd- ness. It is said that when he came here he was a Whig, but soon changed his politics for tlie sake of being postmaster. He was a man of liberality, popular and well-liked. CURIOUS ROCKS ON FARM OF T. B. CARR. From an amateur photograph by E. IV. Curtn. Prom Illustrated Buffalo Exptess, Copyright, iSgg, by Geo. E. Matthews df Co. HISTORICAL was a HERRY CREEK was formed from Ellington, May 4, 1829, and com- prises township four, range ten, of the Holland Companies surveys. The first settlement in the town was made by Joseph M. Kent on Lot 9 (which now includes parts of the farms occupied by Adelbert Bentley, Albertus Shattuck et al) in the spring of 1815. He native of Royal ton, Vt., and after having resided respectively in GEO. H. FROST, Chcryy Cit'fk's First Postmaster and First litn-kee^er. See Article, ^^ Pioneer Residents.^ Herkimer and Onondaga Counties, removed to Gerry (now Cherry Creek). He came with a wife and seven children. He reared his bark covered log- house in the spring. He then returned to his family and sent his wife on horseback eight miles through the woods, with one child in her arms and * We are indehtcil to Wm. S. Blaisdcll for most of the data and information in this article. 18 another behind her, with nothing but marked trees to guide her to the new house. She arrived safely, with Hint and "spunli" previously provided, started a fire, and passed the night undisturbed, except by the howling of the wolves in the adjacent Conewango swamp. Mr. Kent, his son George, Nancy, his eldest daughter, and John P. Kent, a nephew, cleared the first land in the town, and raised from it the first crop of potatoes the same year. The next spring, destitute of provisions and money, he felled a pine tree, and made from the trunk a canoe sixty feet in length, launched it in Conewango Creek, put into it 1500 pounds of maple sugar and some black salts, and ran it down to Pittsburg. lie there exchanged his cargo for flour, pork, salt, and with the help of his son, George, pushed his vessel with pike poles back to Cherry Creek, having been absent three weeks. The family during his absence subsisted chiefly on sugar and milk. Joshua Bentley, Jr., was the second settler and he settled on lot 15, what i? now known as the Decker farm on September 1, 1815. lie had located in Ellery about 1808. He was one of the surveyors that ran the lines in this part of the county prior to its settlement. Cherry Creek's first road was cut out by John Kent, brother of Joseph M., one of the first purchasers of land in Villeiiova. In the spring of 1810, he built his house on the old Indian camping grounds, at the head waters of the Conewango. He also built the first saw-mill and grist mill in the Eastern part of the county. The Indian trail from the Cattaraugus Keservation to the Alleghany passed down the Conewango Valley its entire length through Villenova, Cherry Creek, Elling- ton, Poland, Pine Grove and North Warren, Pa. ; where this trail crossed the farm now owned by Wm. S. Blaisdell, there were two large springs where the Indians had a camp with a stone fire place. This camp was almost con- stantly occupied by parties of Indians, who stopped to fish and hunt as they passed, as they journeyed either north or south. John P. Kent, a son, and John Dighton, in the summer of 1813, cut out the first road through the heavy forest from Kent's Mill in Villenova, sixteen miles through Cherry Creek to Kennedyville, for which they received from the Holland Land Company 110 per mile. This road followed the line of the Conewango Valley on the Indian trail running on the west side of the village. Mrs. E. E. Robertson's residence and G. Frank Lapham's residence stand squarely on the old track ; thence southeasterly nearly across the Ira Bassett place. The present north and south road is on higher land. This road crosses the old road near Kilbourn's ilill, intersecting it again at the Bassett place. Three years later they cut out another road across the town to Sinclairville, branching off from the old road on Lot 10 in Cherry Creek taking a southwesterly line, passing the homes of Gardiner Crandall, and Isaac Curtis on lot 23. At that time they were the only residents in town on this road. Mr. Kent desired straight roads if they did run across lots, hence this road was cut out over the highest hill and deepest valleys, from near where George B. Tanner settled in 1821 over the highest hill in town to the John D. Mount farm and the Myron Field farm into Charlotte, then down the hill to Sinclairville, here intersecting a road leading to Charlotte Center. This has been known as the old Kent road and is now called Kent Street by Sinclairville people. Gardiner Crandall and Isaac Curtis had each purcliased 100 acres on lot 23, and Mr. Crandall built a log house 2Gx20, and in the spring of 1810, both families moved into it and lived there until Mr. Curtis could build. Mr. Crandall lived many years in Cherry Creek, and became the father of 22 children by two wives. Isaac Curtis and bis family are all gone except a distant relative, who now owns the farm. Stephen Curtis, a brother of Isaac, settled on adjoining land, and left two sons, Henry L. and .John H. Curtis. James Marks the next purchaser of land in Cherry Creek, (his deed calling for 100 acres in the south part of lot 20, bearing date October 20, 181.5), built his modest ISxIS log house on the site now occupied by G. Frank Lapham's residence, covered with bark and without any floor, and moved in his furniture, consisting of an ax, a gun, and a "baking kittle." This was the first house built in the now incorporated village of Cherry Creek. His house soon after became unoccupied and remained so until about 1834; it was then fitted up for a school-house for the first school taught in the village. Its teacher, Angeline Pickering, became the wife of John Babcock and settled in Busti. In May, 1816, Barber Babcock on lot 19, Ely D. Pendleton on lot 20, and Reuben Cheeney on lot 18, became settlers of Cherry Creek, lived here many years, raised families, cleared ujo farms and made homes. In June, 1817, Elam Edson, William Weaver, on lot 18, Rufus Hitchcock and Hiram Hill on lot 40, John Smith lot 17, Henry Babcock lot 20, Nathaniel Gibbs, Jr., lot II, Eliphalet W. Wilcox lot 17, Robert Page lot 28, were settlers. Daniel Hadley from Vermont came with his family to this county November 9, 1817. Three of his sons settled in Cherry Creek, Niles and Alvah on parts of lot 41, John P. on lot 27, near the village. He married the daughter of Robert .James, also an early settler. He took an active part in laying out and cutting out early roads in Cherry Creek, and in getting the town set off from Ellington in 1829. He also fre- quently served in town oflBces, and was town clerk at the time of his death. He held the militia offices from cor- jjoral to major. One son survives him, George, a resident of this village. In the southwest part of the town lived Alvah Hadley, whose son Ozro A. was for a time acting governor of Arkansas, and Xiles Hadley, who lived and died on his early purchased home. Also set- tled here Mr. Ward and his son, William, On, and Ai; Hudson Smith, John How- ard, Nathaniel Dunham, Arthur Hines, Addison Phillips, John Luce, Reuben A. Bullock, Myron Field, Horatio Hill. STEPHEN BLAISDELL, Joseph Price on lot 42 had three sons; See Article '^Pioneer J^estden/s.^^ *JAMES CARR, Cherry Creek's Fhst Supervisor. John, Lawrence, and David. Al)raham T. Andrus settled where the late John D. Mount lived. In the nortliwest part were: John Bartlett, Ira B. Tanner, Alvah Bannister, Elkanah Steward, Oliver Carpenter, Anson >v"ewton, Wil- bur Burdick, John Essex, J. Richardson, Eben Abbey, Putnam Farrington, a gen- eral of the war of 1812. Ora Parks, who settled in 18"24 on lot 37, three miles in the woods from neighbors, cleared his farm and raised a large family. Enos A. Bronson came from Connecticut and settled on lot 5(j near the northline in 1825, where he died in 1858. Ilis sons were William, Horace, Allen L., and Monson M. In a little settlement at Shattuck's Schoolhouse was made the first attempt at a village in the town in the spring of 1820, on lot 34. Here settled Robert James, Montgomery Evans, Norton Slill, David Myres, Horatio Hill, Demas Stone, Robert .James, Jr., and Randall Spencer, who held the first Methodist class meetings in his house for a number of years. A burying ground was soon laid out. Pliny Shattuck opened a blacksmith shop here in 1831. The hopes of having a village at this point wore soon blasted. George H. Frost, from Renssalaer County, came in 1823, and built the second house in what is now the Village of Cherry Creek, on the south jiart of lot 20, where C. D. Leonard's cheese factory once stood (land taken up by James Marks in 1815). Mr. Frost became the first settler with a family in the village, kept the first tavern, and was the first Postmaster; he after- ward kejJt a store, later lived on a farm, but returned to the village where he died in 1873. He had been for several years Supervisor. William Green, Almeron Bly, Elam Edson, Ira Bassett, John Bovee, Rollins Kilburn, Harvey James, Aaron Bartlett, John P. Hadley, Thos. Berry, Cyrus Thatcher and Alfred Goodrich were early settlers in the village. In the vicinity of the village were Michael Page, Eddy Weatherly, Jotham Godfrey, Stephen Blaisdell, Julius Gibbs, Henry Babcock, Wm. Kilburn and Thos. Carter, who established a tannery with a shoe shop. In the central part, Robert James settled in 1820, on lot 36, where he died. Of his sons Robert J., was supervisor in 1831, and 1832, Jonathan was a physician. Thos. Mount brought a wife and fourteen children from New Jersey. His sons were Ezekiel, John, Ilezekiah, Furman and Samuel. Anthony Morian settled on lot 44, in 1835, and raised a family of ten children. In the southeast part Wanton King settled on lot 9, in 1820. His sons were Thomas Ward and Obidiah. Oq lot 18, Josiah Crumb settled. Eason *See Article, ''Pioneer Resiiieiifs." 21 *LYDIA (KENT) GREEN. First Child Born in Cherry Creek. Mattesou located on lot 18, in IS'^O. His sou James now resides in the vil- lage, Almanson in Chicago, and John is dead. In the south part the early settlers were: Daniel Waggoner, Isaac C. Brown, Wm. S. Bullock, Moses Ells, Clark Losee, Geo. W. Hitchcock. Job Eddy settled on lot 23, iu the northeast part in 1820. Thos. Vrilcox from Hanover. was an early settler, first on lot 17, in 1819, on lot 21, in 1824, and on lot 24 in 1829, where he died. He was noted for his industry and for clearing much land. His sons were Daniel, Erastus, Alfred and Har- low. James Carr settled in 1823 on lot 15, land bought of Joshua Bentley, Jr., and afterwards kejJt store iu the village. He was supervisor of Ellington in 1828-29, and the first supervisor of Cherry Creek. He had one son Andrew J. William G. Carr came iu October, 1829, with wife and two chil- dren and settled on lot 15. Jarius Nash from Steishentown, an early school teacher, settled on lot 23. His son, William, resides on the homestead. Jared Ingalls located on all of lot 22, in 1825, and built a saw-mill. Daniel B. Parsons, from Madison County, settled in 1S50, on lot 23, where he died. Both he and his son, Eeuben W., have been supervisors. William Weaver, in 1817, settled on lot 18; a few years after on lot 14, where he died. On Powers Hill George SheflBeld settled on lot 29. His sous were Aaron, Hiram, Alanson and Judson. Daniel Powers, a son-in-law, from whom the hill takes its name, settled on the same lot 29. The first birth in town was that of Lydia, daughter of Joesph M. and Patty Kent, iu 181G. She married the Hon. Chas. B. Green of Ellington. The first marriage was James Battles to Eachael, daughter of Daniel Iladley, June G, 1819. The first death was that of Kufus Hitchcock in 1820; he fell from the roof of his house just as he had completed it, and fractured hig skull. The first school was taught by Reuben Cheeney in the south part of the town. The first merchant in Cherry Creek was Seth Grover, who started in trade iu 1831, in a building on the site where F. R. Pope's estab- lishment now is. He had in connection with his store an ashery and a pear- ling oven. Later Cyrus Thatcher and George H. Frost were in trade. The first resident physician, Horace Morgan, came in 1829. He was followed Ijy Oliver B. Main, Edwin G. Bly, T. G. Walker et al. Among the early tailors were Jonathan Greeuman and Russell Bartlett. The first saw mill was built by Wm. Killiouru in 1824, on Cherry creek near the village; he attached, the next year, a shop for making spinning wheels, chairs, etc., to his mill. The second saw mill was built by Roliert James and Wm. Green in 1833. The first grist mill was built by Hull Nickerson in 1828, near the 22 sight of Price's saw mill. It liad one run of stones and was used only for corn. It was known for years as the old "pepper" mill. In 1848 Joseph Kent built a grist mill with all modern appliances with three runs of stones for grinding all kinds of grain. This mill was burned in 1869, and rebuilt in 1870 by Silas Vinton. Immediately under the grocery store of A. E. Smith a large spring bubbles up. In the early days of settlement this was much larger than now and overflowed quite an area of land. The deer found some attractive quality in the water not present in any other spring, and resorted there often in numbers. This gave it the name of "the deer lick" by which it was long known. REMINISCENSES. Cherry Creek's pioneers Hke all others lived in log cabins without door and windows for a long period. Few incidents of much importance disturbed the quietness of the settlement's existence, except the loss of Joshua Bentley's child and what was called the "Injun War." A four-year-old daughter of Joshua Bentley, a highly respected member of the community, strayed off into the woods one day in April, 1822, and was never seen again dead or alive. "Mrs. Bentley with two of the older- children started out to pick some cowslips, leaving her husband asleep on the floor and the little girl at play in the doorway. She was not missed until Mrs. Bentley's return, about an hour afterwards. A search was commenced and continued by the inhabitants of the surrounding country, but without discovering the least trace of the child. That she was taken by the Indians, or that she had wandered away into the woods and had been devoured by wild beasts was among the conjectures con- ^j^^^ \ cerning her fate." Joshua Bentley here J^HHBk \ referred to was the grandfather of our ^^^^^^^^^ ^y townsman Edwin C. Bentley. ^ \ Mrs. Amy A. Shuttuck tells us that the early settlers here had but little money. What few groceries they had were obtained by exchange of black salts and maple sugar. Black salts were made by burning trees to ashes, the ashes put into large leaches, which were wet down then boiled into what was called "Black Salts." This was drawn by ox-teams to the lake and exchanged for flour. Later, Seth Grover, Cherry Creek's first merchant, took the salts in *ALEX. BENTLEY. Fiisl Male Child Barn in Chmy Cierk. CXchangC for JirOvisioUS. *Sef Article, ^'Historical Condensations.'' SETH GROVER, cherry Creek^s First Merchant. From the early records of School Dis- trict No. 6 (Shattuck District) we glean the following. AVe quote ver- batum : "At a meeting of the freeholders and the inhabitants of school district No. 6 in the town of Cherry Creek held on the eighth day of April, 1832. 1st. Voted that Robert James serve as moderator. Voted that we raise $21 to build a log school house 20x2(3. 2nd. Voted that David Ilollister finish the house after the logs and material is on the ground for the sum of 65. 3rd. Voted that we raise fifty cents to compensate Mr. Tanner for going to Mayville to see Mr. Peacock about title to land. Voted that every man who works on the house shall have fifty cents per day for his and his ox team's work. Voted that we raise $1.50 for raising the house. Voted that our summer scliool begin the second Monday in May next — three weeks from today. Voted that the site be on the North Road not to exceed 20 rods and on the west side of the road and on the rise of ground." Lebus Whitney, Mod. Kandall Spencer, Clerk. It is further recorded: "At a meeting held on the sixth day of February, 1833, this business was transacted : Voted that we choose our oiBcers by the uplifted hand. Voted that Randall Spencer serve as District Clerk. Voted that Robert James serve as moderator. Voted that David Myres and Pliny Shattuck and Ira B. Tanner serve as trustees. Voted that David Ilollister serve as collector. Voted that we have a summer school kept for three months. Voted that said school be kept by a woman teacher.'' ".\t a meeting held May 13, 1833. Voted that we accept the house and 2iay for it and raise money to finish the same. Voted that we have three-eight light windows for the house. Voted that we mud the house make the benches and reciting bench and put in windows and wooden latch for door. Voted that every man present his account to the trustees on the 34th day of June at five o'clock in the afternoon." "At a meeting held December 13, 1833, the following business was attended: Voted that we accept the site where the school house now stands and pay for the site. Voted that we have a winter school three months by a man teacher. Voted that every man get a half cord of wood to a scholar drawn to the school house and corded and measured by the teacher and *Sec At tide, "Pioneer Residents.^' 24 corded and fit for the fire or have no pay for same. Voted that every man gets half of his wood in two weeks and the other half by the thirteenth of January sure. Voted that the delinquent wood be got by David Myres for fifty cents per cord. Voted that we have no other wood but beach and maple and birch green. Voted that we have a cross legged table, a pail and a cup and slice and a chair. V^oted that every taxable inhabitant get one pane of glass for the school house. Voted that every man sends one week shall get one half cord of wood for a scholar. Voted that nails and boards to repair the house be added to the winter school. Kobert James, Mod. Randall Spencer, Clerk." "Trustees report Oct. 13, IS'-'A: We have had $11.38 of public money and $18.63 1-2 of the whole amount of money and paid out for the winter school was $30. Pliny Shattuck, Ira B. Tanner and David Ilollister." Gr. S. Kent has the records of this district from the early commencement up to August, 1888, and they are all well preserved. The Indian war originated in this way as was once related to us by the late Charles B. Green : West of the village lived a man whose name is now forgotten. lie had bought a red flannel shirt, and unknown to his sister, jiut it on and went out to work in the woods. Although it was on the Gth of January it was quite warm and pleasant, and about mid-day he laid down on the leaves and went to sleep. Two Indians had been seen prowling around that morning, but as Indians were a familiar sight, nothing was thought of their presence. The sister went in search of her brother to carry him some dinner, and came upon him stretched upon the ground, bathed in blood as she supposed. Xot stopping to investigate and connecting the red skins of the morning with the supposed murder, she ran to the nearest neighbor with the news that her brother had been murdered by savages. The news spread and taken up by John Hall, a most reliable member of the locality, and he sprang upon his horse and galloped along the road shouting that 500 Canadian Indians were moving along the Chautauqua Road, killing and burning as they came. This was enough. Women screamed, men shouted, and children cried. Almost everybody hastily gath- ered what few valuables they could carry and fled in the most expeditious manner possible towards the North, spreading the news as they went. The narrow roads were choked with flying crowds and consternation was increased by everyone exaggerating the most trifling sight or sound. As the people ran screaming and praying along the 'St-e Arluk, '■Pwin-ci Kcsiilfii/s." 25 'HON. CHAS. B. GREEN. streets in the village, an old fellow named Edson Matteson, who doubted the tale of blood, came out and cried to the skurryiug crowd : "Kun, run, all of ye, and Christians too, I'm a rnu'erfialer. You kill yourselves running long before the Indians will catch you." !Many thought him in league with the Indians, and one young woman, named Lucretia Abbey, shook her fist in his face and called him a traitor. He continued to laugh however and laughed until he died, many years later, over the ludicrous affair. Ward King, whose sick wife could not be removed, bravely melted his pewter tea-pot into bullets and prepared to sell his life as dearly as possible. Many barricaded their houses, dozens were seen hastily staggering along under a load of household goods, enough to have loaded a horse. Some women were so scared that they could not travel. Mrs. Charlotte Kent was one. She and a friend sat down by the roadside and waited to be tomahawked and scalped. Mrs. Kent avowed that she was so scared that she could neither see nor hear clearly and it wouldn't hurt her a bit to have been killed then. Her mother and family of little children were running through the woods and the youngest Dewitt C. Green, innocently asked: "If they would be allowed in Heaven if the Indians killed them." Another man mounted his horse, and with his wife behind him, started for the big lake. When he had gone a little ways his wife thought that she had left a big fire roaring in a fire-place, and that it might burn the house, so she slipped off the horse and went back to look after it. He rode on to alarm the people. The dreadful news spread from settlement to settlement as far Xorth as Fredonia, and went so fast that it could not be stopped. Militia companies were called out and the country bristled with arms. All that day and night the poor refugees continued to run. Late in the afternoon some hardy spirits had found out the falsity of the rumor, and as it was an idle day began firing at targets in thoughtless amusement, and the sound of rifles rang through the woods and added to the general terror, and caused others who were disposed to disbelieve the report to join the rout. Many of the Cherry Creek men were olT to an auction that day and did not wait for any more news after the firing began, but scooted north along with the rest. It was many days before the people really got over the fright, and the Indians who saw the stampede and heard the shooting were frightened as anybody and hid in the woods. Had one been met *JARED INGALLS. with it would have gone hard with him. ♦*<' Article. '■Pjoneei Ki-sidfiiis." Tliis all occurrcd iu 1837. 26 The first town meeting held in Cherry Creek of which there is any rec- ord was held at the house of Harry James, March 1, 1831. We copy from records as fol- lows: Kesolved, that the next annual Town ^Meeting be held on the first Tues- day of March next at Harry James' new house. Kesolved, that all offi- cers below constable be chosen by the uplifted hand. Resolved, that there be two constables elected. Resolved, that there be three assessors elected. The following officers were elected : Harry Bab- cock, Justice; Robert James, Supervisor; Wm. Kilbourn, town clerk ; Wm. Lathrop, Geo. H. Frost, John Essex, assessors; Eddy Weatberly, collector; Jared Ingalls, John P. Hadley, overseers of poor; Wm. Bohall, Wm. Green, Covel Nicker- 8on, comissioners of highways; John Bly Babcock, Paul Hamrrond, John B. Babcock, commissioners of common schools; John Ford, Jarius Xash, Wm. Lathrop, inspectors of common schools; Eddy Weatherly, John S. Waitley, constables; Paul Hammond, Jared Ingalls, John P. Hadley, Aury Cronkite, pound masters. Voted to raise as much school money as the law allows. Voted that Wm. Kilbourn be sealer of weights and measures. Voted that the fences be i 1-3 feet high. Voted that the fences be kept up from the first day of May to the first day of November. Voted that hogs shall not run at large unless at the risk of the owner. Voted that sheep shall not ruQ at large. Voted that the poor money, llOo.oG, be applied to the common schools. Voted that the poormaster receive -$5. 75 for his services out of the poor fund. JAMES D.WHEELER AND SON "LET.' Cherry Creek is recognized as the financial center of a large tributary territory and the business transactions of the village in a financial way reach large amounts annually. 27 JAMES BATTLES. RACHEL (HADLEY) BATTLES. C/iriry Creek's First Bi/de ami Groom. AN OLD-TIME WEDDING. A wedding in the olden times was an extremely lively affair. The guests ■were all invited at least three days before hand; guns were fired in the respective neighborhoods of bride and groom on the morning of the wedding day, and at tlie appointed hour the groom and his friends set out for the house. About half way to tlie bride's dwelling they were met by her male friends, and each company chose one man to "run for the bottle," to thehouse of the bride. The one who returned first with the bottle gave a toast, and drank to the bride's health, after which of course the beverage was passed around. The whole party i^roceeded firing their muskets as they went by the houses on the way. Arrived at the bride's house, the bridegroom's company were placed in a room by themselves, and it was considered an act of impoliteness for any of the bride's friends to intrude. Just before the ceremony was to begin the best man entered the bride's apartments, led her into the room, and placed her at the right hand of the groom, took his station immediately behind, as did also the "best maid." After the cere- mony all the men kissed the bride and all the women kissed the groom. Dinner followed, and then came dancing and other amusements. *See Article, ^^ Historical Condensations." *TOSEPH KENT. ORIGINAL PURCHASES. X Young's History Chautauqua County we find original purchases in Township 4 range 10 as follows: 1815. March, Joshua Bentley, 15, (settled on by Joshua Jr.,) April, Joshua Bently, 0; (settled on by Joseph M. Kent) May, Gardiner Crandall. 1810. May, Barber Babcock, 19. June, Ely D. Pendleton, 20. October, Reuben Cheeney, 18. 1817. June, Elam Edson, 18. November, Rufus Hitchcock, 49. 1818. April, John Smith, 17. August, Hiram Hill, 49. 1821. October, John P. Hadley, 41. Henry Babcock, 20. Alvah Had- ley, 41. Julius Gibbs, 41. Robert James, 36. Nathaniel Gibbs, Jr.. II. EHphalet VI. Wilcox, 17. Robert Page, 13. 1823. March, James Carr, 14. December, Enos A. Bronson, oG. 1824. February, Eason Matteson, 10. March, Ira B. Tanner, 40. May, Amos Abbey, 04. Nathan AVorden, IG. June, Jared Ingalls 22. Ira Bassett, 25. July, Ward King, 17. October, William G. Carr, 24. Dudley Waters, 48. 1825. April, John Luce, 58. William Lathrop, 24. May, Ira Bassett and Samuel W. Wilcox, Jr., 25. September, George Burdick, 38. Aury Cronk" hite (Cronk) 21. Asahel H. Mallory, 21. Eddy Weatherly, 28. November Robert James, Jr., 35. 182G. April, Puthnam Farrington, 03. October, Lyman Town and Thomas King, 50. December, Henry Luce, 55. 1827. April, E-)enezer Still, Jr., 39. June, Stephen Blaisdell, 18. September, Nehemiah Osborne, 31. Israel Seeley, 31. Issachar Hammond, 30. 1829. June, AVm. A. Bowen, 13. July, Thos, King. 18. December, Sylvester Osborn, 14. *See A rlic. "Pioticf} Ri'sidfitts.' 29 SUPERVISORS OF CHERRY CREEK. James Carr, 1830-33-3G-4U-IG-52. Robert James, Jr., 1831-32. Geo. H. Frost, 1834-35. Oliver Carpenter, 1837, Horace Bronson, 1838. Wm. G. Carr, 18?.9. Wm. Kilbourn, 1841-42-43. Archibald F. Robins, 1844. Oliver B. Main, 1845-49-50. Chas. A. Spencer, 1847-48. Jos. Kent, 1851- 56. Daniel B. Parsons, 1853-54. Silas Vinton, 1855-59-G0-C8-71. Hora- *SAMUEL A. FERRIN, *Supfyziso) o/Chttry Creek foi Ten Yf^ars. tic Hill, 1857-58-64. E. W. Parsons, 1861-63-65. Anthony Morian, 1862-67. Geo. N. Frost, 1866-69-72-73-75-77. W. C. Carpenter, 1870- Harry Bilings, 1874. Wm. S. Blaisdell, 1878-79. Jas. Richardson, 1880. S. A. Ferrin, 1881-82-83-84-85-86-87-88-91-92. W. F. Stetson, 1889. Wm. I. Phillips, 1890. R. A. Hall, 1893 94-95. C. L. Wheeler, 1896-97-98-99, 1900. The first town meeting in Cherry Creek after its formation, was held at the hotel of George H. Frost, in March, 1830. The names of the oiBcers elected are not ascertained, except those of James Carr, Supervisor, and Robert James, Town Clerk. *Av AytkU\ "Bf'ograp/iy.'^ 30 WAR RECORD. "PHIS book would not be complete without the mention of the patri- 4. otism and loyalty shown by our citizens during the civil war. We lost many noble sons during those years of the nation's peril and we love to honor their names and memory. The following is a complete record of officers, soldiers and seamen composing the quota of the troops furnished the United States by the Town of Cherry Creek: 1865" Franklin Bullock, priv. 112th rej;., Co. C. enlisted Aug. 23, 186->, killed Oct. 27, 1864.. Chas Bullock, priv. 11th reg., Co. E, enlisted Sept. 2. ISCi. discharged June +, 1865. Geo. Had- lev corp 112th reg.. Co. K, enlisted .\ug. 26, 1862. discharged July 22.1865. Artemus Hall, cor'o 112th reg Co. K. enlisted .\ug 28, 1862, discharged from service on account of wounds. S v'Mount priv. I12th reg,, Co. K. enlisted Aug. 28. 1862, killed in battle Jan. 15, 1865. Everit Shattuck priv. 112th reg.. Co. K, enlisted Aug. 25. 1862. died in hospital near Fortress Monroe Va July 20 1863. Geo. F. Mount. 1 st lieut. 1 1 2th reg , Co. K. enlisted Aug. 25, 1862, killed wiiile on picket dutv Aug. 25, 1 86+. Joseph Dewherse, priv. 9th reg., Co. K. enlisted Sept. 3 1S64. discharged June 2, 1865. Chas. VV. Mount. Corp. 112th reg., Co. C, enhsted .\ug. 1, 1H6-' discharged July 1, 1865. N. B. Rich irdson, priv. 112th r. g., Co. C, discharged June 13, ises' \ Lawrence Jr., priv. sharp shooter Co. 7, drafted Aug. 19, 1863, discharged July 21, 1H65 Orton Hill, Corp. 194th reg., Co. F.. enlisted Mar.h 28, 1865, discharged May 3. 1865 Reuben Bullock priv. 9th reg.. Co. K, enlisted Sept. 1 1. 1864, killed by guerillas at BerrysviUe, Va ^u" 13 1862. Peter Bullock, priv. 9th reg., Co. K, enlisted Sept. 11, 1861. discharged Oct. ■'5"l864 Jas. H. Bullock, capt 112th reg.. Co. C, ealisted Aug. 1. 1862, discharged Dec. 28, 1863 Richard Bullock, capt. 9th reg. Co. K, enlisted Jan. 5. 1862, discharged July 17 1864, Franklin Bronson, priv. 112th reg., Co. K, enlisted Aug. 31, 1862, died at Suffolk, Va., Feb. 26. 186^ O C Mvres, priv. 112th regt.. Co. C, enlisted Aug. 9. 1862, discharged June 13. 1865. L H Reade priv. 112th reg. Co. K, enlisted Aug. 27, 1862 (X), Gideon S. Bannister, priv. li2tii reg , Co. C, enUsted Aug. 9, 1862. discharged Aug. 12, 1805. C. J. Emery, sarg. 100th reg Co H enlisted Oct. 23, 1861. discharged June 30, 18fi5. Royal W. Powers, priv. 112th reg" Co K enlisted Aug. 30, 1862, discharged June 30. 1865. G. A. S. Kent, corp. 100th reg., Co H. enlisted Oct. 10, 1861, discharged Sept. 10. 1862. Willard King, corp. 112th reg.. Co. C, enlisted \ag 1 1862, died Nov. 14, 1864. Pelson Woodwo'th. priv. Il2th reg.. Co. R. enlisted Aug. 2S, 1862, discharged June 13, 1865. 1-vman Briggs. priv. 112th reg , Co. K. enlisted Aug. 28 1862. died in the city of Bufl'alo April 24, 1865. Ransom Briggs, priv. 100th reg., Co. H. enlisted Oct. 23, 1861, discharged Jan. 30 1865. Richard M. Frew priv. 9th reg . Co. I. enlisted Aug 21 1864 discharged June 1, 1865. Oscar Brown, priv. 112th reg. Co. C. enlisted .\ug. 1 1 . 1S62 discharged June 13, 1865. S. A Ferrin, sarg. 112th reg., Co. C, enlisted Aug. 4, 1862, discharged Sept. 13, 1865. Wm. Ferrin, priv. 112th reg., Co. K. enlisted Aug. 25, 1862, died Aug I 1864, at New Orleans, La. Edward Grave, enlisted Dec. 30, 1863, i X I. Isaac James, enlisted Dec. 30, 1863, I X). Thos. Benjamin, enlisted Dec. 31, 1863, (X). Geo. Cooper, enlisted Dec 31, 1863, (XI. Robert Wathner, enlisted Dec. 31. 1863, (X ). Wm. D. Hall, enlisted Jan 6, 1864 (X). Mark Dow (sub.). enUsted Aug. 21, 18 i4, (XI. Walter Wilcox ( sub. ), enlisted Aug •54. 1864 (X) Jacob VanWormer (sub.), enlisted Aug.24. 1864. (XI. Frank Chapman enlisted Aug 27, 1864, (X). Geo. Bemis, enlisted Sept. 1, 1864. (X ), Leroy H. Davis, enlisted Sept. 1, 1864 (X). John Dotton (sub. I. enUsted Feb. 13, 1865, (XI. Thos. Smith (sub. I, enlisted Feb, 16 1865, (XI. Douglas Wishart (sub.), enlisted Feb. 16, 1865, (X). Robt. Denbir (.sub.), en- listed Feb. 16. 1865, (X). Senaca LeBarron, enlisted Feb. 18, 1864. (X). John M. Good (sub. I, enlisted Feb. 23. 1865. 1 X). Hiram LeBarron. 90th reg., re-enlisted March 1. 18155, ( X). John LeBarron, 90th reg. enlisted March 8, 1865, ( X). S. M . Vincent, 21st reg., enlisted March 21, 1865 (X). David Hartmore 21st reg., enlisted March 21, 1865, I X I. John Crowley. 21st reg., enlisted April 1. 1865, (Xi. A.J. Losee, priv. 112th reg., Co. K, enlisted .\ug. 25 1862, died at Suffolk. Va., Oct. 23, 18-12. Chas. Mann, priv. 19th reg. Co. F, enlisted March 28, 18>i5. dis- charged May 3. 1865. John Brown corp. 9th reg , Co. K, enlisted Jan. 29, 1864, discharged June 17, 1865. O. C. Powers, priv. 148th reg., Co. K, enlisted Jan. 14, 1864, discharged Aug. 2,1863, John \V. Lawrence, commissary 9th reg., Co. K, enlisted Dec. 20, 1863, discharged July 17,1865. F. .\. Phillips, sharp-shooter, date of enlistment unknown, died at Suffolk. Va., Feb. 17, 1862. Geo. Bentlev. priv. 112th reg.. Co. K. enlisted Aug. 16, 1862, discharged July 24, 1S63. Geo. W. Phillips, priv. 6th reg., Co K, enlisted Sept. 1 , 1862, died at Washington. II. C, July 6, 1862. Jas. H. Wheeler. 1st sarg. 112th reg., Co. C, enlisted July 28, 1862 discharged June 13, 1865. A H. Button, 2nd lieut., enlisted Aug.. 1862, date of discharge unknown. J. W. Boys. priv. 112th reg., Co. K, enUsted Aug. 28. 1862, discharged June 13, 1865. John F. Oakes, priv. 112th reg., Co. K, enlisted Aug. 28, 1862, discharged Jan. 15, 1865. A. R. Gould. Corp. 112th reg.. Co. K, enlisted Aue. 28, 18r,L.', killed on battle field June 1, 1864. N. H. Pierce, priv. 1 12th reg., Co. C, enlisted Aug. 1, 1S62. die.l at General Hospital. Long Island. .April 8, 1862. H. B. Gilbert priv- 72nd reg Co. D. enlisted May 23, 1861. discharged June 20, 1864. Cornelious VanWormer, priv. 72nd reg., Co. D. enlisted May 23, 1861, discharged June 10, 1864. E. L. Rowe, 72nd reg., Co. D, enlisted May 23, 1861, killed instantly at the battle of Williamsburg, Va., May o, 1862. Perry Ells. priv. 9th reg., Co. K, enlisted Jan. 5. 1864, died at Cherry Creek July 25 1864 Wm. N Ells, sharp-shooter, priv. 9th reg., Co. K, enlisted Oct. 15, 1861, discharged Dec. 19, 1863, re- enlisted, sarg. 9th reg., Co. K, Dec. 19. 1863 discharged July 17, 1865. Jacob VanHousen. 72nd reg . Co. K. enlisted May 28, 1861, I X I. Wm. Crumb, priv. 9th reg., Co. K, enlisted Sept. 5, 1864, discharged June 1, 1865. John orislev. corp. 49th reg., Co. I, enlisted Aug. 13. 1861, dis- charged Jan. 15. 1863, re-enlisted Tan. 5, 1863, killed at the battle of Cold Harbor, Va., May 12, 1864. Tax Hunting, Corp. 49th reg., Co. I, enlisted Aug. 13. 1861, discharged Jan. 15, 1863, re- enlisted Jan. 15, 1863, killed at or near Cold Harbor. Alrah Hunting. 49th reg.. Co. I, enlisted Aug. 13, 1863, died at hospital, Alexandra, Va.; date of death unknown. Henry Porter, 72nd reg. Co. D, enUsted May 23. 1861. discharged June 13, 186 '. Moses .\. Ellis, priv. 112th reg., Co. K, enlisted Aug. 2, 1862, discharged June 13, 1865. J. K. Phillips. Corp. 9th reg., Co. K, en- listed Sept. 11, 1861. discharged Dec. 6. 1863, re-enlisted, Corp. 9th reg.. Co. K, Dec. 20, 1863, discharged July 17, 1865. O. E. Bennett, priv. 6th reg.. Co. K, enlisted Oct. 8, 1861, discharged Dec. 19, 1863, "re-enlisted, capt. 9th reg., Co. K, Dec. 20, 1863, discharged June 16, 1865. Henry X. Date of discharge unknown. Bennett, priv. 9th reg., Co. K, enlisted Sept. 11. 1861. discharged Dec. 19, 186^. re-enlisted, priv- 9th reg., Co. K. Dec. 20. 18'53. discharged July 17, IS-iS. Daniel Nichols, priv. 112th reg., Co. K, enlisted Aug. L'S. 18GJ, discharged July 13. ISn-t. A. O. Hill. priv. 9th reg.. Co. K. enlisted un. known, died at David's Island, New York Harbor. June 5, 1862. Samuel McKelva. sarg. 46th reg.. Co. I, enlisted Aug. 13. 1861, discharged Jan. 15. 1863. Alonzo Powers, priv. 112th resr.,. Co. K, enlisted Aug. 25. 1862, discharged July 1, 186 ■>. Oscar Howard, priv. yth reg.. Co. K, enlisted Jan. 23, 186 i-. died at Richmond, Ya., date unknown. S. W. Lewis, priv. 1 1 2th reg.. Co. K. enlisted Aug. 29. 1S62. discharged Oct. 27, 1864., C. L. Rythcr. drafted Aug. 19. 1863, taken prisoner and afterwards discharged in June, 186 'i. Robert White ( aub. i enlisted Aug. 19. 18 i3, (Xi. R.J. Randall (^sub. (. enlisted Aug. 19, 1863. date of discharge unknown. Wra. Fox, en- listed Dec. 3 >. 1 863, (X ). Wra Merritt. enlisted Dec. 30, 1863 (X). H. S. Putnam. 13th reg., Co. C. enlisted Aug. 12. 1863. died at Duakirk, N. Y., Dec. 9, ls63. Svlvester Hall. priv. 9th reg., Co. P. enlisted Nov. 5. 1861 discharged Dec. 20, 1863, re enlisted Dee. 2»^, 1863. discharged July 31. 1S65. Isaac Brown, priv. 9th reg.. Co. F. enlisted Nov. 5. 1S61. dischargel Apiil 9 18 52. Robert James i sub. », enlisted Aug. 30 is64r date of discharge unknown. Franklin James (sub (, enlisted Aug. 30. 1864. (X). Chas. O. Morian. sarg. 21st reg.. Co. B. enlisted Apiil 6 1861, discharged May 10. 1863. Geo. W. Burdick. priv. 22nd reg.. Co K, enlisted Jan. 28, 1864, discharged Aug. 1, ISS.*^. Lewis James, priv. 9th reg.. Co. K, enlisted Oct. 4. 18 il. discharged Dec. 19 1863. re-enlisted Dec. 20 1863 discharged Julv 20 1865. ^Ym. Johnson, priv. 112th reg., Co. G, enl'sted Aug. 11. l'*62, died at Portsmouth, Va.. July 29. 1863. Joseph Wells, en- listed April 1, 1865. date ol discharge unknown. Chas. T. Regde, 1st sarg. 112th reg., Co. C, muster d Sept. 11, 1862, discharged Dec. 5, 1864. Wayne Billings, corp. 112th reg., Co- C. mustered Sept. 11, 1862, (X ). Orin Johnson. 9th reg. Co. K, enlisted Sept. 11, IsBl. dischargf d Dec, 20, IS 63. re-enlisted Dec. 20 1861. ( X L Lvnian Johnson, corp. 9th reg.. Co. K, enlisted Sept. 11, 1861, discharged Dec. 20. 1863, re-enlisted Dec. 20. 1863. discharged Julv 4. 1865. Arza Bullock, priv. 9th reg. Co. K. enlisted Jan. 28. 1864, died at Cherrv Creek Aug. 9 1864. Joseph Bullock, priv. 7th reg.. Co. K. enlisted Jan. 26. 1864. discharged July 17, 1865. Wm. VanWornier priv. 19*th reg., Co. F, enlisted April 15, 1865, discharged May 3, 1865. James McCrockle enlisted Dec. 30, 1863. The war expenses of the town of Cherry Creek from April 15. ls61, to Nov., 1865, were $27. 317.85. (X) Date of discharge unknown, NAVAL SERVICE. L. O. Brigham. enlisted .\ug. 25 1864 died in Brooklyn Oct. 2^, enlisted Sept. 3 1864. and died at Smithland, Ky.. of consumption. September 2. lsF)4, dischan ed and died at Smith- land, Kv. Jan. 1865. Wm. Shannon, priv.. enlisied Sept. 2, 1864. discharged June 18. 1«65. Geo. W. Os- ■wold, priv.. tnlisted Sej3t. 2, 1864. discharged June 13. 1865. Norman Thomas priv., enlisted Aug. 25.186'. W. M. Hyatt, priv., enlisted Aug. 25. ls64. Geo. W. Northrup priv.. enlisted Aug. 25, 1864. Thos. Morian. enlisted Aug. 25, 1864. W. S. Gardiner, priv.. enlisted Aug. 25, lxfi4. Chas. D. Spenser, priv., enlisted Sept. 3 1864. discharged Jiine 25, 1S65. H. W. Hii- dum. enlisted Aug. 2-3, 1864. Russ Jones (sub.i. en- listed Oct. 13, 186i. IS 74. Morriss Fitzgerald, Levi Smith isub.i, enlisted SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. Clare H. Kent, enlisted at Leavenworth. Kan., in 1887 in Co. G. ISth I', S. Infantry served five years and re-enlisted in Co. E. served th^ee years and two months and re-enlisted in Co. A. He \vent to Manila with the first consignment, where he is now regi- mental quartermaster sergeant. R. Francis Adams, enlisted in the spring of ISP 9 in Co. A, 3"th U. S. volunteers. He is now in the PhiJ- lippine Islands and is company clerk. Earl R. Martin, enlisted in October, 1899, in Co. K. 46th regiment, U. S. volunteers. He is now in Ma- nilla Harley Slocum, enlisted October. 1899, in Co. K- 46th regiment II. S volunteers. He is now in Manda. a member of the regimental band. Claude G. Bannister, enlisted July. 1896, as a pri- vate of Co. B, 8th U. S. infantry. "He was killed at Havana, March 16, 1899. His remains were brought to Cherry Creek for interment Feb. 21, 19U0. 32 SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' MONUMENT, Prisideiit oj the I illugc of Clirrry Creek. GROWTH OF THE VILLAGE. aiERRY CREEK VILLAGE was incorporated May 20th, 1893. The lirst trustees were L S. Benton, W. E. Shepardson, H. Clin- ton Mount. The first election was held June 17th, 1893, when C. A. Mount was chosen president; G. LeRoy Martin, clerk; G. W. Brown, treasurer; IL E. Saiford, collector. A great many kinds of manufacturing business have been carried on in the Village and vicinity from time to time. For many years lumbering was the principal C. A. MOUNT, First President Cherry Creek Village and President of the Business Men^s Association. business until the greater part of the neighboring forest had been cut down. But there has never been a lack of useful and profitable industries. Cherry Creek has never gone to sleep, or lost the active impetus given by the first enter^jrising settlers. We have been obliged, because of lack of space, to leave out a large amount of interesting matter concerning those who were chief promoters of Cherry Creek's growth and advancement, and concerning several of her sons who gained considerable prominence in the past, for we are attempting in this work to deal more with the present status of our Village, and only dwell on its past history to the extent necessary to place on record some of the events that make it historically interesting. Since its incorporation several very substantial men have held the office of Village President, viz: C. A. Mount, 1893-9-4; W. F. Stetson, 1895; S. A. Ferrin, 1896-98; R. A. Hall, 1897; F. J. Shattuck, 1899. The present government consists of a President and two Trustees, who manage the affairs of the village and a Clerk, Treasurer and Collector. The present officers are President, F. J. Shattuck; Trustees, 0. A. Mount, G. W. Rood; Treasurer, W. E. Shepardson; Collector, L. E. Master; Clerk, G. L. Martin; Street Commissioner, John C. Waite; Police Constable, L. E. Master; Board of Health, A. H. Curtiss, G. W. Brown. The Board holds stated meetings every Monday night in the Ferrin Block where the business of the Village is transacted. The street lighting is looked after by Addison Bronson. About $1,200 is expended every year for Village im- provements and the general conduct of the Village government. The President, Board of Trustees, Treasurer, and collector are elected by a vote of the people; the Clerk, Street Commissioner, Police Constable by the Board of Trustees. Annual elections occurs the third Tuesday of each March. The present form of Village government is exceedingly popular and has given the utmost satisfaction to every class in the community. RAILROAD FACILITIES. Cherry Creek has good Railroad facilities, situated on the line of the Buffalo and South Western R. R. — the best paying division of the whole Erie System — 48 miles from Buffalo, to which point there are four passenger trains each day and 22 miles from Jamestown with a like number of pas- senger trains, besides numerous freight trains each way. The depot a very handsome and convenient one-story building is tastefully and comfortably ar- ranged. It was built in 189G, costing 13,000; its dimensions are 22xGG feet. CHERRY CREEK'S DEPOT. 35 Hot air supplies the lieat in winter. There is a ticket office, baggage room, and hirge waiting room. Geo. J. Quigley is the agent and also agent of the TVells Fargo Express Co., both of which positions he capably fills and he has made many friends by his genial disposition and gentlemanly bearing. Geo. II. Manchester is the telegraph operator and is most popular with patrons of the road. AS A PLACE OF RESIDENCE. In selecting a place of residence the advantages offered by a town, socially, educationally and otherwise, are a very important consideration with many jjeople. During the past few years the village has made very substantial progress in the way of improvements. The superior educational facilities of Cherry Creek, with its superb Union Free School, makes a desirable place for families to educate their children. Cherry Creek people have become widely known for their hospitality and their social qualities. Still another advantage which Cherry Creek has, is its strong churches, wedding as they do an all powerful influence for good. BOARD OF TRADE. The business men of Cherry Creek now have an organization that is doing effective work in jironioting the business interests of the Village in various directions. The officers of the association are: President, C. A. Mount; Secretary, AVill. T. Eeade; Treasurer, W. F. Stetson; Board of Directors, Chas. J. Shults, A. H. Curtiss, W. E. Shepardson, C. H. Delemater and Dr. C. A. Shepard. The Association was organized January 12, 1000, and already there is evidence of its good work. It is destined to do much good for the Village and town. RECREATION. The citizens of Cherry Creek, although among the busiest people to be found anywhere, nevertheless find time for recreation. There is ample opportunity for indulgence in the various popular sports. We have always had a good base-ball team, and have acquired quite a reputation in this direction. The town is the home of quite a number of speedy horses and much interest is taken in this direction. Many of the driving horses about here are lively steppers, and the owners take a pardonable interest in their Hiers. Game is quite abundant and a good many of our citizens are ardent nimrods. The Gun Club indulges in trap shooting every week. Cherry Creek has more bicycles in proportion to its population than probably any other village. 36 CHERRY CREEK POST-OFFICE. The Cherry Creek Post ollice was established in 1832. Geo. H. Frost being the first Post -Master. It had humble quarters in a building located on the site where Mrs. Anthony Morian's residence stands. For some time the office was a primitive affair and mail was received and forwarded once a week. There was a stage line conducted for many years between Silver Creek and Jamestown, passing through this Village. The mail was carried by a man by the name of Page who made trips on horseback. At the time the Post otiice was established there was considerable strife as to where it should be located, between the residents of the settlement at Shattuck's Corners and those of where the village is now located. The settlers at the Corners said they did not propose to come down to this "mud hole" for their mail RICHARD C. BULLOCK, Pu:ilniast€y of Cherry Crcfk. and by its location here engendered considerable bitterness. After all, in the long run, the residents of that section of the town seem to have come out ahead for they now enjoy free mail delivery and the residents of the Village do not. The following have succeeded Mr. Frost as Postmaster, in the following order: Cyrus Thatcher, Seth Grover, Chas. A. Spencer, Seth Grover, Loomis Bartlett, Chas. A. Spencer, Silas Vinton, Judson Sheffield, W. U. Edwards, W. E. Griswold, C. A. Mount, M. Allen, 0. A. Mount, Will. T. Reade and R. C. Bullock. The increase in the business done by the Post office is an indication of the growth of Cherry Creek to some extent. When C. A. Mount was first appointed Post Master in 18T4 his salary was §110 per year, and the present salary of Post Master Bullock is nearly §1,000 per year. TELEPHONE. Since 1895, Cherry Creek has been connected by long-distance telephone. The New York and Pennsylvania Telephone and Telegraph Co. supplies the local service of which there are 25 'Phones, that connects with the long distance service. They furnish a good service at a comparatively small cost. THE LADIES. The ladies of Cherry Creek are always at the front in every good work, and they have the reputation of being generally successful in whatever they undertake in a public way, whether in the direction of benevolence, socially or fraternally. The ladies of nearly all of the churches are organis^ed in auxilliary societies in which they are doing very effective work in furthering the interests of churches and Christianity. Besides the social and religious work accomplished through these societies, they are contributing very materially to the finances by holding suppers, socials, etc., etc. BRUSH AND PENCIL. During the past few years a large and increasing Interest has been mani- fested in the village in everything pertaining to art, and the various branches of painting, etc. has many devotees, as well as students always increasing in number. China painting has its favorites and embroidery too, as well as crayon, oil and water color painting. Those who have done much to stimu- late an interest in art are Miss Una Bullock, Miss Mattie Blaisdell, Mrs. C. S. Smith, who have for some time past given instructions in oil, water color, pastel and china painting and crayon work, besides supplying many of the homes of the town with gems of art. Miss Blaisdell is an artist of rare ability, she and Mrs. Smith being graduates of Cooper's Institute, New York City. Rev. D. 11. Dennison does excellent work in crayon and pastel. His studio at present is located in the Baptist parsonage. In China painting Mrs. A. H. Curtiss is an expert. Mrs. Bird Green is a very successful teacher in oil painting. There is a large and steady growing interest in art embroidering and needle work among the ladies of Cherry Creek, and many of the homes of the Village are handsomely embellished with decorative work. JOURNALISM. The press sways the world. It is the great lever by which human minds are moved and the moulder of public opinion. It is the elevating and enobling power that lifts us, work worn and weary though we may be, out of the time deepened ruts of conservatism, and places us fairly and squarely upon the even and upward track of advanced thought and feeling. The first newspaper was published in Germany in 1600. Journalism in the United States took its start from a paper called Public Observances, both foreign 38 and domestic, wliich was established in Boston in 1(500. This, however, was soon surpressed by the authorities, only one issue being allowed. The courts held that it was published contrary to law and contained reilections of a very high nature. But early in the 18th century the Boston JS'ews-Letlcr made its appearance; and from this America's journalism has grown and progressed, until to-day, we enjoy the distinction of being the leaders of the world, both in the number and quality of our newspaper productions. There are in the United States 2119 daily papers or over 000 more than in any other country in the world. There are 114 tri-weekly and bi-weekly papers, and of weekly papers we have 15,078 or more than all the countries of Europe combined. In Chautauqua County, the history of the press dates back to the year 1817, at which time the Cliautauqua Gazette was established at Fredonia by James Perceval. This was followed in 1810 by the Chautiiuiina Engte, published at ilayville, and again in 1821 by the fouudintf of the Fredonia Ci'iisor, the publication of which is now continued and it is, therefore, the oldest paper in the county. There are now twenty weeklies and four daily papers in the county. In Cherry Creek in 1870, E. A. Hayes, a lawyer here at that time edited a paper, called the Herald ^iii/>lty." OUR CHURCHES. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 'HE Methodist Episcopal Church of Cherry Creek, whose commodious house of worship stands on ilaio Street, was organized in 1S57. There were but seven members in tlie class, viz: — R. W. Parsons, W.W. Dur- kee, Jane Durkee, Barnabas Boys, Polly Boys, Elizabeth Ells, and REV. A. B. WILKINSON, Pastor Methodist Kpisi'opal C/niirh. Mary Ells. Mr. Boys and Mr. Durkee were the first to agitate an M. E. organ- ization. Mr. Durkee secured the Rev. 0. S. Meade, who was stationed at that time in Ellington circuit, to formally organize a class. For two years they had no place of worship. Through the kindness of the Free Baptist people they worshiped a part of the time in their church. They afterwards went 40 to the school house and held services there until 1S51). In this year through the energetic efforts of Messrs. Parsons, I^oys, Durkee and Kev. Whalen money enough was secured to purchase a let, with an old store building on it, which the church still owns and on which they erected their new edifice. The lot and building were purchased from Dr. Oliver P. Main, Robert and Harry James. It would be ungrateful to the memory of these persons not to mention that they were very generous in their gifts to the infant Church in making the purchase and were always its staunch friends. The old store building was soon transformed into a place of worship, and in the place where the people were wont to go to buy bread for the physical man, the bread of eternal life was faithfully broken Sabbath after Sabbath. Soon after the organization of the class Stephen Adams and his wife brought letters from the Hamlet church and united with it. Also Perry Gillette and his wife. Thus their small nucleus of a church began to attract others to it. The first revival worthy of notice was in 1859-60 under Joseph Leslie and Ira R. James, a local preacher. During the revival the number of the class was increased some 30 or more. In the winter of 1S72-3 the Rev. Alva Wil- der had perhaps the greatest revival in the history of the church. It lasted three months and the membershijj was increased over ]U0. Also under the ministry of the Rev's. J. W. Smith, W. W. Dale, J. G. Ginader and H. A. Ellis the membership was materially increased. The church was a part of the Ellington Circuit until 1807 when it with the Bates Appointment was made a seperate charge and called the "Cherry Creek Charge." The old-store house was used as a church until 1880 when the building of the edifice began to be agitated. This worthy pro- ject began under the ministry of Rev. J. W. Smith, who is worthy of great credit for his untiring efforts in securing the necessary means. The plaus and most of the necessary funds were in the hands of the building com- mittee at the end of his ministry. The Rev. W. W. Dale was his successor. Under him the work was pushed forward with great energy, and in the fall of 1882 the church was dedicated. It is a beautiful country church, built after the most approved modern style, costing $5,00t). In this brief history the liberality and heroism of the membership in their struggle for the new cdi- j^^ £_ cHURCH. fice mast not be overlooked. The church at that time was not as many in members and as rich in the goods of this world as at present. It was a hard struggle, but they put their faith in God, and their hands in their pockets, and up went the church. It is a pleasure to note that many who were not members of any church gave liberally to the work. From out of the church tower on the Holy Sabbath an iron tongue calls the worshipers together from Village and country. This was a gift from ^Ir. and Mrs. Eugene Shattuck. Of the original class of seven members in 1857, there now survives ,viz: R. W. Parsons and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Durkee. The church has two local preachers Rev. J. W. Smith and Mr. Fred. Billings. The present member- ship is 113. The trustees are G. A. Scofield, W. E .Shepardson, Orton James, Smith Scofield, G. S. Kent, R. W. Parsons. The stewards are R. W. Parsons, Miss Nora B. Lake, Mrs. Cynthia Xewton, G. S. Kent, Smith Scofield, Mrs. P. W. Lord, H. N. Shepard, Mrs. Olive Scofield, W. E. Shepard- son. The Sandy School officers are: Rev. J. W. Smith, Supt. ; Miss Lena King, Sec'y; Miss Sarah A. Sweet, Treas. The attendance is about 70. The Epworth League officers are : Miss Xora B. Lake, Pres. ; Mrs. G. A. Scofield, Mrs. Flora Bullock, Mrs. Flora Day, Mrs. Jennie Decker, Vice Presidents; Miss Sarah A. Sweet, Sec'y; Arthur Weed, Treas. Rev. A. B.Wilkinson is the present pastor and the church is in a very prosper- ous condition. Rev. Wilkinson was born in Batavia, Dec. 16, 1878. He com- menced preaching when but 14 years of age and is a man of exceptional ability. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. The first Baptist Church was organized October :26, 1832, with the follow- ing members : Ira B. Tanner, Eunice Tanner, Covel Xickerson, Carolina Nickerson John Essex, Almeria Bly, Prudence Bly, ^lercy Babcock, Samuel Hodges, Lydia Hodges, Betsey Matte- son and Daniel Osborn. Daniel Osborn was a Revolutionary soldier having served for several years under Washington. In January, 1833, the church elected Jarius Nash, deacon, and Covel Nickerson, ckrk. The public services and other meetings which had been commenced in the old log schoolhouse, Dist. No. 2, were continued in the same place for several years, until a frame building surplanted the logs. In these two houses was nurtured the tender plant which has since become a goodly tree. Elder Bennett from Forestville was the first settled pastor. He commenced his work as an occassional supply, 42 REV, D. H. DENNISON, Pastor First Baptist Church. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. afterward entering upon more regular work. In 1841 the Rev. B. C. Willougliby, whose jiicture is here presented and who now resides at Ran- dolph, in the 94th year of his age, was the pastor. During the following winter protracted meetings were held in the log school house in which he was assisted by Rev. Glazier of Xapoli. They continued for several weeks when an unexpected impulse was given to the work by the early death of George Wilcox, a bright promising youth of 18 years of age. An impression was made which deepened and extended over the entire neighborhood, from this the religious life of the district received a lasting impulse and the Bap- tist Church was much strengthened. In 1843, Rev. A. Stone entered upon the pastorate which he occupied four years. In 1848, Rev. B. C. Willoughby returned and continued in the church for three years. During this term of ser- vice the meeting house was built. In 1851 Rev. H. Fuller became pastor. After faithfully serving the church for four years he was followed in 185G by Rev. Allison. In 1858, Rev. Xornian Thomas became pastor which position he held honorably for six years, when he resigned and entered the service of the 43 REV. B. C. WILLOUGHBY, An Eiiflv cherry C'ft'k Passat . U. S. Navy. The Sunday School Superintendent and Librarian also enlisted and entered the army, thus soldiers of the cross and also soldiers of their country. In 18*J5 Rev. J. P. Islip filled the vacant pastorate and remained with the church for five and one half years during which time the membership was increased to 108. In 187 L Rev. W. G. Brown became pastor and served the church for two years. In 1873 Rev. J. A. Pickard took up the work and carried it forward for three years. In 1877 Rev. G. W. DivoU accepted the jjastorate which he successfully filled until January 1883, when Rev. E. B. Hutching entered upon a term of work for nearly two years. In January 1885 Rev. E. W. Green commenced his labors and many names were added to the church roll under his pastorate. On July 9, 1887, the church was reorganized to meet tlie requirements of the State law of 1880 and the following were elected trustees: G. Frank Lapham, Milo Boutwell and S. B. Robertson. The name of the old organization was retained viz: The Cherry Creek Regular Baptist Society. The church building was put nnder thorough repairs during the summer of 1887, as was also the parsonage the same autumn. In 1888 Rev. Alexander ilcGowan became pastor and so continued for one year. July 7, 1888, the name of the church was changed to "The First Baptist Church of Cherry Creek, N. \'." The pastors since then have been Rev. Frank Dann, 1889-90, Rev. Chas. A. Boorman, '91, Rev. J. C. Ilankinaon, IS'.VMKJ, Rev. J. W. Gage, 1894-95, Rev. G. N. Gates, 1895-96-97-98 and the Rev. D. H. Dennison 1899, and who is the present efficient pastor. In 189G the church was rebuilt and is now a model ediQce, which at once invites attention as a structure of dignified and churchly architecture. The Baptist Church of to-day stands well to tlie front, as largely including Cherry Creek's most well known families. With its well appointed church, its various working organizations of societies, and Sunday School, is strongly equipped and qualified for beneficient and aggressive work and usefulness in its present day and generation. The present officers of the church are Trustees: F. H. Cookingham, I. S. Benton, Alfred II. Blaisdell. Deacons, S. B. Robertson, Joseph W. Pickard, Frank II. Cookingham. Sunday School: Dr. G. E. Smith, Superintendent; Julia A. Morian, Asst. Supt. FREE BAPTIST CHURCH. Was organized in 182ii by the Rev. Thos. Grinnell. It was the first religious organization of the town, and in the first place consisted of but five members, viz: — John P. Hadley and wife, Jotham Godfrey and wife and Jlrs. Gardner Crandall. From this meager beginning the society developed and became a light-house for good in the community. Among the early ministers who preached to this society in private dwellings and school houses may be mentioned Rev. David Marks and Rev. Horatio Plum. The 44, REV. E. A. ESTEY, Pciiloi Fic, Bapiht Chill, h. latter had a successful revival in 1840, resulting iu many conversions and some 25 or 30 accessions to the church. Their house of woiship was built in 1840, at a cost of §2,500. The land was given by Harry James. Principal among the men who pushed forward the work of building was Wni. Green, afterward deacon of the church. When the house was completed the pews were sold to pay the remaining indebtedcfss ranging in price from $10 to S20. The trustees then as now were com- posed of five persons — three in the church and two outside. The first lioard of trustees were Wm. Green, Par- ker Branch, Wm. Kilbourn, John P. Hadley and Seth S. Chase. The community in general were so elated over their new church that everybody contributed to its success. Deacon Branch was employed by the general public to ring the bell every morning at six o'clock and again at nine in the evening. The Free Baptist and Chris- tian denomination alter- nated at this time in their services. Prosperity reigned. In 1871 the pulpit committee led the movement of Ijuilding a parsonage the result of which was a neat resi- dence on Main Street, costing SI, 200. It has since been improved and a barn built on the same lot. In 1883 the church was repaired to the amount of *70O, an extensive improve- ments have been made from time to time since. The society at present is enjoying a season of peace, prosperity and good will. The present officers of FREE BAPTIST CHURCH. the church are Trustees: Andrew J. Weaver, Miles Gardiner, Joseph Bul- lock, C. L. Edwards, Clarence S. Smith. Deacons A. J. Weaver and Jos- eph Bullock. Sunday School Supt., H. S. Chase; Ass't. Supt., Edward Lewis; Secretary, Ima Edwards; Treasurer, Flora Weaver. The society enjoys the pastoral ministrations of Rev. E. A. Estey, who came here in April, 1S'.)8. since which time 38 accessions to the membership of the society have been made. A Christian Church was organized in Cherry Creek, March 23, 1839. The elders officiating were : Warren Skeels and N. A. Perry. Seth S. Chase was chosen Ruling Elder, and Sullivan Gardiner, Deacon and clerk. Members at the organization of the church were: Sullivan Gardiner, Seth S. Chase, Putnam Earrington, Warren Skeels, Fanny Chase, Sally Carr, Lepha Weaver, Mary Weaver, Lucy Grover, Betsey King, Harriett James. This church had no meeting house, but maintained its organization up to about 1861. THE CEMETARY. The Cherry Creek Central Cemetary Association is a corporation organized by law. The cemetary contains about five acres of land, prettily laid out, and nicely kept up. The Association was organized December 21, 18-19, bj Jared Ingalls, Wm. Green, AVni. Kilbourn, J. P. Utter, Horatio David- son, Joseph Kent, Moses Ferrin, Parker K. Branch, Demas Stone, Aman Ames, Chas. H. Spencer, L. L. Sweatland, AV. C. Carpenter, R. N. Tanner, Clement Strong, Harry James, Cyrus Ingalls, Bliss C. Willoughby, Silas Adams, Seth S. Chase, and James Nash. There are many costly monuments erected in memory of the departed in VIEW IN CHERRY CREEK CEMETERY, ;^,i:Si.>>ii;ijL. this cemetery; also many which have withstood the ravage of the hand of time. The present officers are: Geo. Kent, President; Albert James, Vice- president; I. S. Benton, Sec'y. and Treasurer; F. P. Gillette, Supt. FIRE DEPARTMENT. The Cherry Creek Fire Department was organized July 15, 1890, at a meeting of the citizen's held in Ferrin's Hall. R. A. Hall was the presiding officer and John C. Holmes, Secretary. The following were the officers elected: Chas. J. Shults, Chief; Fred. F. Green, Asst. Chief; C. A. Mount, Pres. ; I. S. Benton, Vice-Pres. ; C. L. Edwards, Secretary; J. H. Springer, Treasurer; E. C. Bentley, Foreman; M. H. Butler, Asst. Foreman; G. W. Brown, C. A. Mount, G. L. Martin, Trustees. Hose Company officers were chosen as follows: R. A. Hall, Pres.; E. J. Cobb, Vice-Pres.; M. C. Grady, Sec'y; Bert Hanley, Treasurer; Herman C. Mount, Foreman; C. D. Leonard, Asst. Foreman. In the fall of 1897 the department was reorganized largely through the efforts of F. J. Shat- tuck and put in a good condition. The department officers chosen at that time were F. J. Shattuck, Chief; J. E. ilartin, Ass't. Chief; A. L. Bullock, Sec'y. and Treas. The Hose Co. was incorporated January 28, 1898, with 27 charter members. The present officers are: U. D. Carl, President; G. E. Kent, Vice-Pres.; Fred. L. Gillette, Sec'y; S. A.Johnson, Treasurer; Grant E. Kent, Foreman; Conway Waite, Ass't. Foreman; C. E. Hess, B. H. Slawson,Fire Wardens; A. P. Oswald, U. D. Carl, Will. T. Reade, G. E. Kent, S. A. Johnson, Trustees. It is now composed of 30 members. The Department officers are H. C. Mount, Chief; C. D. Green, 1st Ass't. Chief; A. P. Oswald, Snd Ass't. Chief; A. L. Bullock, Sec'y and Treas. The officers of the Engine Company are: E. C. Bentley, Foreman; Vern Farrington, 1st Ass't. Foreman; E. J. Boyd, 2nd Asst. Foreman; C. A. Mount, President; Geo. White, Vice-Pres.; Edson Skiff, Sec'y; P. P. Gillette, Teasnrer; F. P. Gillette, J. E. Martin, G. L. Martin, S. E. Young,, 0. J. Budd, Directors; G. 0. Wilcox, Richard Leworthy, Fire Wardens. The company is composed of 30 members. The first newspaper printed here was the CherryCreek M'oiii/or, June 30, 1883. It was a six column folio, edited and published by John Hillman Gardiner, and it contained considerable local news. The advertisers: Spencer & Parsons, dry goods; Becker & Stilson, groceries; Allen & James, hardware; G. F. Mitchell, dry goods; Black & Strand, meat market; M. J. Kenyon, furniture; Mrs. C. R. Durfee, millinery; E. B. Reade, harness shop; G. F. Lapham, insurance; X. G. Shepard, hardware; Washburn & Sayers, groceries and drugs; F. Boger, groceries; G. 0. Wilcox, groceries; H. Bannister, dry goods, and D. P. Crumb, dentist. The subscription price was ^1.00 per year. CHERRY CREEK UNION FREE SCHOOL. miss: MYRTLE J- MASON. MISS ADA L. HOAG. MISS BERTHA M. COWLES. PROF. J. M. CROFOOT. MISS CLARA V. CARTER. MISS ALICE M. METZ. UNION FREE SCHOOL FACULTY. OUR SCHOOL. ? N TRAVELING over oiir great educational highways, it is sometimes a T ) pleasure, to turn to ihe past and draw encouragement for the future 7( from the progress that has been made. It is a pleasure also to turn to • the present and view the school in its prosperous condition; it is like- wise a pleasure to turn our faces to the future, and the past and the present as sign boards pointing to the iiossibilities of the rising generation, pass forward along the road that leads to the cities of Higher Education, Peace, Prosperity and Happiness. Two years ago our present flue school building was a structure only in imagination; but the building was constructed and the good work com- menced. The building of character has been steadily going on, the minds of the young trained in proper channels, all the modern improvements have been added and to-day the Cherry Creek Union Free School will not take second place for any similar educational institution in the state. What the future has in store for Cherry Creek as an educational center is of course, only a matter of conjecture, but judging from the past and present, our Village is destined to become a bright and shining light in the educational firmament. Like the average village, Cherry Creek had a struggle to get its present admirable school. In the early days it was more than usually unfortunate, having been burned out several times. But the men and women who in their youth went from this school, from the earliest days to the present, have always demonstrated that Cherry Creek produced good educational material, and that the school always had teachers who were educators. The young men and women who took the course here and then went to Ellington, Forestville and Jamestown in the early days and later to Fredonia, did work that gained for the school here an enviable reputation, which repu- tation it has always retained. Many who received their elementary education here are now noted a& educators not only in tliis State but in many parts of the United States. One of the teachers of the early days is now a resident of the Village. He taught in the old Village School, boys who later themselves became principal of the same school. In almost every business, trade and profession, he can now select those who were his pupils. In but few towns can be found a man who was the early teacher of so many of his townsmen, as R. W. Parsons. Among theprincpals of recent years were E. A. Hayes, E. J. Swift, Hon. W. B. Hooker, E. A. Hall, E. A. Reaves, Miss Rose Caneen, Fred Plato, Frank Pluto, D. R. Wood, Rev. Z. A. Space, Chas. L. fuller, Edgar C. Markham, Wm. B. Blaisdell and J. M. Crofoot, the present principal. The year 189G-07 marked a beginning of a new era in the history of the school. While this institution had been a successful graded school before, it was then that it began a period of evolution, and growth. During that school year it became a Union School, and shortly afterwards, was admitted to the University of the State of Xew York. The old schoolhouse long hav- ing been inadequate for the increasing size of the school, it was decided in 1808, to erect a new building. This building complete cost 110,000 and is equal to any schoolhouse in Chautauqua County. It is constructed accord- ing to strictly modern and hygienic princii^les, and its equipment is com- plete and is an edifice of which a much larger place might justly feel proud. It is of brick, with slate and metal roof, 01x68 feet. In the basement are located the furnaces and water closets and on the first floor are four grade rooms each 23x32 ft., with a corridor W/, feet wide running the whole length of the building, heated and with entrances at both ends. At the first landing of the stairs is the principal's office, 14'^ by 11 feet. On the second floor is an assembly room 23x32 feet, a recitation room 21x23 feet, a library 10 feet by 18!>i feet, corridor and large assembly room 32x02 feet. The attic is the size of the whole building, well lighted and with good floor and undoubtedly will be utilized soon. On the South side of the building is a large square tower, surmounted by a metal covered dome 11 feet in diameter. The top of the flag staff is 80 feet from the ground. All of the rooms are 12 feet high, finished in Georgia Pine, with hard wood floors, furnished with slate black boards and equipped with electric bells. The whole building is heated and ventilated by the Fuller- Warren system with dry-closets. Both entrances are finished with buff-jDressed brick. In the South entrance is a marble tablet in which is carved the name of the archi- tect, J. W. Morrison; the builder, A. D. Sprague; the Board of Education, C. A. Mount, President, G. Frank Lapham, Sec'y., C. L. Edwards, Treasurer, H. J. Shepardson and J E. ilartin, Trustees. The faculty is as follows and every teaclier is well qualified for their respective position: John M. Crofoot, A. B. (Cornell University) Principal, Mathematics, Sciences, Languages; iliss Ada L. Iloag (Fredonia Normal), Preceptress, English, History and Literature; Miss Myrtle J. Mason, Preparatory Dej)t. ; Miss Bertha A. Cowles (Fredonia Normal) 0th and 7th grades; Miss Alice M. ^letz, (Buffalo Normal) Intermediate Dept. 4th and olh grades; Miss Clara Carter, (Burtalo Normal) Primary Dept., 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades. Every teacher is a Christian, and students are therefore not surrounded by evil influences. We state this simply to show jjarents that their children are not only in good hands intellectually but morally. In every department the lessons are made as practical as possible. In the lower as well as the higher departments, practicability is the one object in order that the boys and girls who will soon be men and women may be prepared for their part in the great drama of life. The school is well supplied with a good library, maps, charts, etc., etc. All honor to this school, may its field become large, may its fame and name spread throughout Western Xew York, and like a light-house, point travelers along lifes path-way to a higher sphere of honor and usefulness. The present officers are Cyrus A. Mount, President; G. Frank Lapham, Secretary and Clerk; C. L. Edwards, Treasurer; L. E. Master, Truant officer. SCHOOL FACULTY. The faculty of the school comprises six members, all of whom are sf)ecialists in their respective departments. JOHN M. CROFOOT, A. M. John M. Crofoot, principal of the Cherry Creek Union Free School, was born at Richburg, Alleghany County, N. Y., July 18, 1874. Prof. Crofoot was educated at the Angelica Academy, and entered Cornell University from which well known educational institution he graduated in 1890. He then turned his attention to teaching, one year at Frewsburg, and two years at Panama, both being High Schools. On December 4, 1899, he received a College Graduates Certificate which authorizes him to teach in any public school in the state. On June 29, 1898, he was united in marriage to Miss Ordelyda Schesck of Angelica. They have one child Edith May. ALICE M. METZ. Miss Alice M. Metz was born October 18, 1873, at Eden, Erie County, N. Y. She attended the village school and spent one year at the Hamburg Union School. Taught three years in the district schools and Village schools of Eden. Miss Metz entered the Butfalo State Normal School from which institution she was graduated in 1898. She then taught school during the year of 1898-99, in the Intermediate Department of the Hamburg High School. She began teaching at Cherry Creek August 28, 1899. MYRTLE J. MASON. Miss Myrtle J. Mason was born at Conewango, Cattaraugus County, N. Y., May lo, 1871. She attended Chamberlain Institute one year after which she taught in district schools for three years. Miss Mason graduated from the Fredonia State Normal School in June, 1897, after which she taught in the primary department of the New Albion School. She began teaching here in September 1899. CLARA V. CARTER. ^liss Clara V. Carter was born at Eden Valley, Erie County, N. Y., Sep- tember 2G, 1875. Took High School preparatory course in the Hamburg High School and was graduated from the Buffalo High School at Buffalo, N. Y., in June 189(;; and from the State Normal School at Buffalo in January 1898, and commenced teaching in the spring of 1898. She taught the Primary Department of the school at Eden Valley during the year of 1898-99. She began teaching at Cherry Creek in the fall of 1899. ADA L. HOAG. Miss Alia L. Iloag was born at C'.tttaraunus, Cattaraugus CouTity, M. Y., October 9, ISTii. Before graduating from the Cattaraugus High School in 1896 she taught one year. Miss Iloag took a Post Graduate course and gradu- ated from the Fredonia State Xornial School in June, 1800. While at Fredonia ?lie was a member of the Agoniau Fraternity, and when she graduated at the Cattaraugus High School she was the historian of her class. She began teaching here in the Fall of 1800. BERTHA A. COWLES. Miss Bertha A. Cowles was born at Lander, I'a., January 12, 1870. Miss Cowles is a graduate of the Sugar Grove, Pa. Academy and the Fredonia State Normal School. She has taught twenty terms of school at Busti, Lakewood, Sugar Grove, and Watts Flats. She began teaching here in August, 1800. SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES. The School District Trustees in the town outside of the Village are as follows: Xo. 2, A. H. Blaisdell; No. 3, E. D. Weaver; No. 1, Orrin Farrington; No. 5, Orrin Cleveland; No. 6, Oscar Boutwell; No. 7, Luther Judd; No. 8, (send to Village); No. 9, abandoned; No. 10, Cornelius Van Wormer. SOCIETY. It may be said of Cherry Creek, that from the time of its foundation it has been a center of courteous and cordial hospitality and that even in the infancy of the town its inhabitants were of a social and genial disposition in which the birth of its present society had its origin. There is a stamp of refinement and courteous cordiality to be found in the homes of our people, which is an indication of their generous disposition and refinement of ideas. The best evidences of the sociability of our people is to be found in the many pleasant socials, neighborhood and house to house parties, and other events frequently taking place among them. The beauty of Cherry Creek, its thrift and prosperity, its orderly citizens, its pushing business men, its thriving manufacturers, its public spirit, its comfortable and well kept homes, its advances in every thing that is up to date, are themes of favorable comment by every visitor. CiiEKY CiiEEk always welcomes new comers. We want more factories and the more we get the more we want. We will sell laud cheap for a new industrial plant, or if necessary we will give the site. Our land-owners do not try to squeeze the last cent from men of small means who want to buy homes of their own. Lots are sold at reasonable prices on long time and easy payments. .^^ )*<1^ J. L. CLARK, ANDREW I. CLARK. HOTELS. The hotel accommodations to be found in Cherry Creek, are good and it may be safely asserted that in no town of its size can it be equalled in this resi^ect. In many respects they are unsuriiassed, and its hostelries make a specialty of catering to the requirements of the public in a manner that denotes careful management and a keen insight into their wants. THE CENTRAL. The Central Hotel is a capacious three story structure and nicely arranged throughout. On the ground floor is the office, bar, reception room, kitchen, dining hall, also pantry, while on the second floor are the nicely furnished CENTRAL HOTEL. public aud private parlors, also sleejnng aiDartments. The rest of the house is arranged in sleeping apartments of which there are 15, lighted with acety- lene gas, sumptously furnished, clean and inviting. The table is unexcelled, the service exceptionally good, and the proprietor finds the reward of his untiring labor and solicitude in a first class patronage that keeps his establishment well filled at all times. J. L. Clark, the proi^rietor of the hotel, was born in the town of Poland, this County, October 21, 1835, aud was married to Miss Celia M. Hunt, of his native town, January 1, 1857. He came to Cherry Creek in 1881, purchasing this popular hostelry of T. G. Phillips, which he has since success- fully conducted. ANDREW J. CLARK. In the long list of successful commercial men who have climbed up to prominence in their line, the name of A. J. Clark stands prominent. Mr. Clark was born at Clark, this County, June 6, 1861, and is the only son of J. L. and Celia Clark of the Central hotel. He was with his father in the hotel business until 1889, when he accepted a position as traveling salesman for W. II. Walker & Co. of Buffalo, which position he now successfully and creditably fills. Personally Mr. Clark is one of those cheerful, assuring individuals, who not only seems to be happy himself, but makes life pleasant for those around him. He is strictly upright in his habits. SUMNER J. BACON. Sumner J. Bacon was born in Herkimer County, N. Y., Ocober 29, 1856, and soon thereafter came with his jiarents to this section where he has 'THE BACON.' 56 SUMNER J. BACON. picture, it will be a very commodious b the rooms large, well-lighted, and nicely guests, or those desiring board by the day, week or month, can find accommo- dation here. The service at this house is first class in every way. Mr. Bacon is meeting with much success in Cherry Creek. lie is a self-made man and thor- oughly interested in every enterprise that will help the place. He was mar- ried to Miss Ella Kodrick of Hudson, Michigan, Feb. 25, 18T9. They have one son Arlie Z., born March 10, 188i. UU( fur since resided, except two years passed in Michigan. Mr. Bacon has worked in a hotel or been in the hotel business nearly all his life so that he thor- oughly understands the business in every detail. He came to Cherry Creek in May, 1886, when he pur- chased the Rail Eoad House, which he now successfully conducts. The house is soon to be re-christened "The Bacon." Improve- ments are about to be made in the way of additions 40x60 feet and 30x50 feet. In fact, the iiresent build- ing is to be remodeled into a three story structure. As shown l)y the accompanying ling— a model of convenience, nished throughout. Transient Cherry Creek has a cornet band of 16 pieces. The band has a good set of instruments, and the reputation of be- ing one of the best of the smaller Vil- lages. ARLIE Z. BACON. SUCCESSFUL CITIZENS. « N writing the biographic sketches which appear in this booii, it is not our T ) purpose to offer eulogies or exaggerated words of praise. We simply ^ wish to set forth in plain language brief sketches of the lives and character of men of our Village who have in one way or another gained prominence : REUBEN W. PARSONS. One of the best known and esteemed men in this locality, having been prominently identified with the business, religious and political affairs for upwards of two score years, is Reuben W. Parsons. He was born in the town of Hanover, this County, in 1831, and came to Cherry Creek in 1851. He began his career by teaching school and largely assisted in raising the standard of the schools and improving the school system. He successfully conducted a general store, then a dry goods store here for years, and has also been engaged at different times in the lumber trade, the canning factory, etc. Mr. Parsons has always taken an active part in advancing the wellfare of Cherry Creek, lie was Supervisor of this Town in 1863-04, and has always more or less of the time, held some prominent town office, besides being President of the Village, lie is the "Father of the Methodist Church" of this place, and has always taken an active interest in religious matters. Both in his private life and his business and official affairs Mr. Parsons has been distinguished by his upright and honorable character, his genial and gentlemanly demeanor and the capable manner in which he has discharged his duties under every circumstance. He has a host of friends and has won the esteem and respect of every one with whom he is brought in contact. Mr. Parsons was married to Miss Nancy Gould of Ellington, March 23, 1857. He has three children, Myrtle, wife of C. H. Keynolds of Brooklyn; D. G., who conducts a grocery and produce store in Duluth, and Kome A., who is now attending Garret's Biblical Institute at Evanston, 111., aa an Elder of the Erie Methodist Conference. GEORGE W. ROOD. George W. Road, one of the largest land owners and successful farmers of Cherry Creek, was born in the town of Charlotte, this County, Feb. 17, GEORGE W. ROOD. 59 1852. Mr. Rood has always been engaged in farming, stock raising, and buying and shipping cattle, in which he has been very successful. He is a member of the \'illage board and has doae and is doing much for the benefit and advancement of the village and town. Throughout his entire life Mr. Rood has been very successful and has acquired a very fine property which he keeps in a good condition. Mr. Eood was married to Miss Rose Farrington of this town, October 15, 18G2. To them were born four children, Alta, wife of Ernest Dye; Willie, deceased; Herbert and Bessie. WILLIAM S. BLAISDELL. The founders of Cherry Creek, remarkable for thrift and energy, were not slow in transplanting their young and vigorous saplings to the fertile and WILLIAM S. BLAISDELL. promising soil as subsequent years have shown stalwart trees and powerful influences for good, matured from healthy saplings. Perhai)s no more valuable illustration of the vitality and true worth of such a stock has been found than in the sketch of the life of Wm. S. Blaisdell, a highly respectable pioneer resident. Mr. Blaisdell was born in Lyden, Franklin County, Vt., February 14, 182:3. He came with his father Stephen Blaisdell, who first settled in the old town of Gerry (now Ellington) in March 1824; then to (30 Cherry Creek April 10, 1827. They moved into tlie unoccupied log house built by James Marks, in 1810, the second house built in town. Two weeks later the family moved into a new log house without a door, floor, window, or chimney; this was located on lot 28, which now is included in the incor- porated Village. He still resides in the Village. His farm of nearly 400 acres is just outside of the corporation. Mr. Blaisdell married Lydia F. Shattuck, daughter of L. E. Shattuck, ,lune 1, ISSO; she died June 24, 1860, leaving two children, Burke and Lydia F., who both died in November 1863. He married again June (i, 1864, iliss Mary K. Harris of Gerry, by whom he has three children, Martha, ^Villiam B., and Alfred H. His occupation has always been that of farming, having cleared his present farm and erected substantial buildings. Mr. Blaisdell has always been liberal and has done much to make Cherry Creek what it is to-day. He has contributed to almost every enterprise the village now has; he has helped to build four churches and keep them in repair; also six school houses. He gave the right of way, three acres of land across his farm, to the railroad company, and also helped pay the right of way through the town. He also gave three acres of land for grist mill purposes. Mr. Blaisdell is and always has been a leading factor in every enterprise which had for its object the building up of the town. He is a man of reliability in word and deed and a person esteemed and respected by all. Living is not expensive here. The habits of the peojile, although liberal, are not extravagant. Living in Cherry Creek is, therefore, comparatively cheap, and most all the conveniences of the more expensive communities are to be had. RESIDENCE OF WILLIAM S. BLAISDELL. 61 CHARLES T. READE. Chas. T. lieade whose likeness and residence appears here was born in Randolph in 1839. Educated at the Chamberlain Institute at Randolph and the Ellington Academy, extensively trav- eled, liberal and broad minded, Mr. Reade is distinctively a man o£ the world — with a keen insight of men and affairs he has been able to use the one for the successful conduct ot the other. Xo man in Cherry Creek perhaps, has so many acquaintances as Mr. Reade, he having visited every state in the Un- ion and all the larger cities. To a pleasing exterior he forms that polish of manner obtained from contact with the world, a cheerful dis])osition to animate sense of humor. A Veteran of the war of tlie Rebellion, a democrat in politics, having been several times his party's nominee for Assembly. He has taken a lead in every movement for (he im- provement of the village and witnessed the wonderful change brought about which has made Cherry Creek the most progressive place in the county, from being the most conservative and old-fashioned. He was married to Miss Anna K. Bailey of Clear Creek, Jan. 28, 1S6G. He has two children, Will. T., one of the editors of the Weekly Xews, and Addie G., wife of C. S. Smith, the other editor. CHARLES T. READE. RESIDENCE OF CHARLES T. READE. 62 JASPER H. NEWTON. There is not a family in Cherry Creek more thoroughly representative of the best element of pioneer American stock than that of Jasper H. Newton. Mr. Xewton was born September I'J, 1826, in the town of Barward, Windsor Co., Vt. ; he was the son of Anson and Sarah Newton, who with their family of seven children, Samuel, Fannie, Lurenza, Jasper, Elizabeth, Harriet and George, came to Cherry Creek in the fall of lS3i5, and located upon the very land upon which the subject of this sketch now resides. They came by team from Vermont to Whitehall, this state, from there by canal to Butfalo, and by team from there here. At that time there was JASPER H. NEWTON. only about five acres of cleared land upon their farm. About the only way to obtain ready money was to burn the timber and leach the ashes thereof, obtaining what was called " Black Salts," which upon delivery to Dunkirk was worth $3.50 per cwt. After the land became cleared sufficiently to afford ]5asture he commenced the raising of stock, being among the first in the town to introduce Durham cattle, raising the same for the beef markets. Later he embarked in the dairying business making butter and cheese which still is his business. His farm is lot 4G of the Holland Land Go's, purchase, 63 containing 173 acres. Mr. Newton possesses a reputation for honor, trutli- fulness and Christian character, and is a highly respected citizen. lie with his estimable wife have done much for the town in a religious way. He was married November 30, 1870, to Mrs. Cynthia A. Newton, his deceased brother Samuel's widow, to whom there have been born two daughters, Etfie and Sarah, the former the wife of Kev. J. W. Smith, and the latter the wife of Herbert Weaver, both residents of this town. To Jasper and Cynthia A. Newton was born two children, Samuel Anson and Jessie W.> the latter of whom is now the wife of Homer A. Weaver, who with the son Anson S. remains at the old home, assisting in the work of the farm. JAMES MATTESON. If we were to select an example of what fixed ijurjiose and determination will accomplish; if we wanted to point out to the youth of Cherry Creek one who had begun at the very bottom of the ladder and in 76 years had reached pretty well towards the top; if a boy poor in pocket desired wealth and would say, "Who shall I emulate?" we would say the man whose name heads this article. James Matteson, was born in Cherry Creek, December 21, 1823. He was reared in this town and has lived here almost continually since, excepting about eight years passed in the town of Ellington, one in Buffalo, and three in Rhode Island. To the latter place he went when 31 years of age as the foreman of a construction company that had the contract of building a railroad. There he remained for three years when he returned to this place. Since which time by careful and conservative management he has ammassed quite a fortune. He is largely interested in Buffalo real estate; he also owns considerable real estate in this Village and vicinity. Mr. Matteson is a pleasant, agreeable man in his general demeanor, possessed of good business qualifications and a laudable ambition. He was married to Miss Elvecinda Cook, December 6, 1819. They have one son Frank. Thk population of Cherry Creek is on the increase and there is no reason why it should not double itself. There is plenty of room here for all the peojjle that may come. JAMES MATTESON. Tin; churches of Cherry Creek are conspicuous features of the Village. The depth and quality of pul)lic charac- ter is very often indicated in tlie work done for the churches. Every chureli here may be said to be prosperous. 64 REV. J. W. SMITH. Thoughts for his fellow man, feelings for the needy, aspirations to be useful and a determination to win deserving and enduring success; these were the materials out of which the Rev. J. W. Smith built his active and honorable life. He was born on a farm in Crawford County, Pa., Dec. 20, 1845, and entered Allegany College at Meadville in the Spring of 18G2; on account of failing health he left college in 1804, but soon thereafter he went to East- man's Business College at Poughkeepsie, X. Y., graduating therefrom. Following this he gained employment as a book-keeper in the large whole- REV. J. W. SMITH. sale house of ^lining & iloadley at Erie, Pa., in January, 1807, he became partner in the business which was then conducted under the firm name of P. Mining & Co. In 18?0 failing health compelled a removal from the Lakeshore Country and he purchased a general store business in Ham- monJsburg; in the fall of the same year he sold the business and removed to Richmond, Va., where he engaged in the real estate business, organizing and controlling the "Old Dominion Land Co." of the latter place for three years. In 1873, he was appointed deputy collector of Internal Revenue of the third Virginia District, with headquarters at Richmond, serving iu this capacity until the fall of 1870 when he returned North and entered upon a 65 special course of study preparatory to entering the ^jiiinistry of the M. E. Church. He had been licensed to preach while in Virginia in 1875, but continued poor health prevented an entrance into the Erie Conference, although recommended to that body both in 1877-78. However, in the spring of 1870 he was sent as a supply to Perrysburg, N. Y., and immedi- ately commenced the work of building a new church at Versailes, (one of the preaching points on the Perrysburg charge) completing the same and having it dedicated before the close of his pastorate there. In the fall of 1879 he was sent to Cherry Creek to preach, where he remained for nearly three years, (see history of il. E. Church) when he resigned the pastorate and went to Bradford engaging in the oil business; he was a member of the oil exchange there for five years. In 1886 he retarned to Cherry Creek and located permanently. He was two years pastor of the Free Baptist Church here and in 180J: pastor again of the M. E. Church. Many years ago Mr. Smith joined the ilasonic Fraternity and at present is the Senior Warden of Cherry Creek lodge. Politically, Mr. Smith is a Republican and has been Justice of the Peace for many years and held many offices of honor and trust. He is a friend of education, of temperance and religion and highly respected by all. GEORGE W. BROWN. An old proverb says: "The emergency brings forth the man to fill it," and certain it is that every man has a calling wherein he can accomplish the most good. The way to judge of a man's success is by the results of his work. If he conducts his business in an honorable manner, maintains his reputation as a man, accumulates his share of the world's goods, we consider him a success and a benefit to the community in which he lives. To this •class of citizens properly belongs our fellow townsman. George W. Brown RESIDENCE OF GEORGE W. BROWN. 66 was born in Maiiafield.^attaraugus Co , N. Y., in January, 1800, where he- was raised and received his early education. He afterwards attended the Franklinville Academy from which institution he graduated. He then engaged in school teaching and successfully conducted schools for ten terms, est!ib'lishin!j an enviable reputation as an educator. He came to Cherry Creek in October, 18SG, and purchased the grocery and provision business- of W. E. Becker, which he successfully conducted until the Fall of 1800, selliu- the same to A. R. Smith. During the thirteen years while in business here he built up a large trade and made for himself a reputation for honesty GEORGE W. BROWN. and straightforwardness. Mr. Brown is a man who finds time for work, and time^o his duty between himself and his fellowman. At present he- and his estimable wife and daughters are sojoitrning in California. Mr. Brown was married to Miss Edith I. Smith of his native town, in April, 188i. They have one daughter Chloe, born April 13, 1880, and an adopted daughter Anna. Xo village has brighter prospects for future growth, or offers more attractions hi the way of business opportunities or as a place of residence than Cherry Creek, and one of the aims and objects of this book is to pre- sent briefly these advantages. 67 GEO. N. FROST. George N. Frost, widely knovyn among lovers of fast horses, and as a suc- cessful farmer, was born within the limits of what is now the Village of Cherry Creek, October 21, ISSiJ, before the town of Cherry Creek was organ- ized out of territory belonging to the town of Ellington. He is a son of the pioneer family of George IT. Frost, and might properly be termed a pioneer himself, as he was born within four years of the settlement of his father's family in the town, and when but a few acres of the primeval forest had yielded to the settler's ax. The broad cultivated fields, we now see, in this the closing year of the 10th century, yielding their annual harvests for man's support, are in striking contrast to the forest which his eyes first beheld and which hi? industry helped to remove. The days of his minority were spent in helping his father in the support of his large family. His educat- ional advantages were meager, consisting of a few weeks of training, during the winter months in the district school, kept in the log school house near the site of which he now lives. Those meager advantages were well em- ployed. Attending the same district school was a bright, modest and beauti- ful young lady, by the name of .Jane ^I. Kimball, who but a few years pre- vious had migrated with her mother and stepfather from ^lontgomery County, N. Y., and taken uj) her home with them on what is now known as the Crumb farm, situattd about a mile west of the village, in tlie same sohool district. Her parents were in fairly good ciroumstances for those times. They built the tirst framed house of any magnitude in the town, and it is now in good condition and occupied as a residence by William Crumb. These young people became friends, lovers, husband and wife. They were married .January :i, IS-IT, and started on their united career without means. They rentcnl a farm until they had, by industry and econ- omy, accumulated enough money to make the first payment on one which they subsequently purchased. They are both still living happy and con- tented lives in a tine home on one of the farms which their industry and prudence has secured for them, and which is situated abouc 1 1-2 miles west of the village on the main road. Of this union six children were born. Helen M., deceased, Burlin N., one of the successful farmers of the town, Hon. George II., a practicing attorney of Buffalo, N. Y., Mary Adelaide, who became ^Mrs. Charles S. Jenks of Poland, K. Y., Lilis Fidelia, now Mrs. William R. Huntley of Sherman, N. Y., and Charles L., a merchant in the village of Cherry Creek. Mr. Frost has during his long life adhered closely to his chosen occupation of farming, and maintains that no calling of man is more honorable, or atfords a better livelihood to him who would properly pursue it. With his own hands he has assisted in clearing many acres of forest lands, and has cultivated the same through the successive changes of its condition and improved agriculture. Like most farmers in this vicinity he has pursued what is termed mixed husbandry, keeping horses, cattle and sheep, and raising hay, grain and fruit. lie has taken great pride in each branch of husbandry, but more especially in the raising of stock, improving his breeds from time to time with the best strains of thoroughbreds available. He has been exceedingly fond of horses, especially fast trotters, and has taken keen pleasure in training and driving them. His fame as a trainer and driver reached beyond the limits of the state, and he was credited by the highest authority with superior ability in conditioning his horses for endur- ance and speed. Cool of head and steady of nerve, he thereby inspired con- RESIDENCE OF GEORGE N. FROST. fideace in, and secured the greatest efforts from the horses he drove. No- driver could obtain greater speed from the same animal than he, and this always with kindness. In his earlier days he bred several and trained all of the horses in this section of the state having the highest trotting speed of their respective times, notably: Billy, Gray Squirrel, Leopard, Nellie White, Black Mack, Harry ilaynes and Versailles Girl. In public affairs he has always taken a deep interest and heldjiositive views on all important questions. He was for a long time active in the EeiDublican politics of his county and was often sent as a delegate to political conven- tions. Faithful to every trust he has successively held in numerous years the offices of Supervisor and Highway Commissioner, holding the former office in the years 1860-G9-72-?:3-75 and 77, and was during the war of the Rebell- ion intrusted with large sums of money by his town and charged with the duty of expending the same in the employment of men to fill its quotas of soldiers. His high moral conduct, temperate habits, integrity, self reliance and in- dustry, coupled with his exhaustless energy and accurate judgment, are the- strong characteristics of his manhood and the elements of his success. TRUMAN B. CARR. Truman B. Carr is one of our oldest and most resjjected citizens. From a start in the world with nothing, his life's earnings have been carefully husbanded, leaving him now in independent circumstances financially. He is a man of untiring industry who has worked early and late, while his habits. RESIDENCE OF TRUMAN B. CARR. of life are strictly moral and upright. The history of the English speaking family of the Carr's is as old as the Xorman conquest. One of the lollowers of William the First taken from a cliarter in Battle Abey, bears the name of ■Carr The earlv posterity of this Xorman soldier, settled in the North of England. The "records of the earliest Carr's .vho settled in this country, date back three centuries, to four brothers who were born in London. Their names were Benjamin, William, George and James. The descendents of these brothers settled in this country. Truman B., son of Wm. G. and Sally (Baldwin) Carr, was born in Otssgo County, this state, August 4, TRUMAN B. CARR. 1829. He came to Cherrv Creek with his parents when ten weeks old, and settled upon the farm now owned by the Weed Brothers. Mr. Carr has -always been engaged in farming and dairying. He now owns a good farm of -20:5 acres witli excellent buildings. He also owns the store building in the Village occupied by F. K. Pope as a furniture store. He was married to Miss Hannah Billings February 22, 1857. This union has been blessed with two ■children, Ella, born ilay 13, 1850, now residing at home, and Jennie, born October 2.5, 1865, who married B. .1. Richardson June 12, 1888. She died April 9, 1895. 71 JOHN H. CURTIS. Among the early settlers of the town of Cherry Creek, was Stephen L. Curtis, who purchased a farm of 50 acres from the Holland Land Company in 1834. Here he lived for over 50 years until his death in 1885. On this farm was born his youngest child, John H. Curtis, who all his life has lived on the same farm, now increased by him to 150 acres and which is situated on the main road of the town, three miles north of the village of Cherry Creek. In ^larch, 18vV\ U ^- 1 vl 1^ V " ^^"^mIi '"--\V By- ffj, W=.J\^ Jr.' i di vB^ / P'^ r - i'ffll. J ;jn 1 ''■] 113 H .«i^ ■™^ jr~ ^. ... - „ ^ RESIDENCE OF G. O. WILCOX. ^ THE BAR. MONG the i^rominent agencies which give shape and order in the early development of the civil and social condition of society, the bar is perhaps the most potential in moulding the institutions of a * new community. The establishments of courts and judicial tribunals, whose society is pro- tected in all its civil rights under the sanction of law, and wrong finds a RICHARD A. HALL, ready redress in an enlightened and prompt administration of justice, is when law is entrenched behind the bulwarks of right, administered by a pure, independent, and uncorrupted judiciary. Tiie Cherry Creek Bar has, from its inception, numbered among its able jurists, talented ailvocates and safe counselors. The first regular lawyer to locate here was John T. Clark and the more prominent ones since were Hon. Charles B. Green, Hon. George H. Frost, Everand A. Hayes, M. Matteson and I. R. Leonard. The present lawyers are R. A. Hall, .Tames Van Buren, C. 0. Tarbox, and A. L. Bullock. RICHARD A. HALL Was born in Cherry Creek, May li, 18tJ5, and was married to Estelle B. Ellsworth, daughter of Col. S. B. Ellsworth of Conewango, September 13, 1888. Mr. Hall graduated at the Fredonia Normal School in June, 1883, and soon afterwards commenced the reading of law with Hon. George H. Frost, and was admitted to the bar to practice June 15, 1889. Since which time he has made a brilliant reputation as a trial lawyer, and in the argument of cases in the Supreme Court and higher courts, and has forced himself t» the front among the lawyers of Chautauqua County. CLINTON O. TARBOX. Was born in the Town of Chautauqua, this County, in 1873, receivino- his early education in the common school and afterwards pursuing a course of study at the Fredonia Normal School. In the fall of 1894 he entered the Law School at Cornell University, having won a scholarship at the state com- petitive examinations, and from which institution he was graduated in 1890. Between the times of Law School he studied in the office of the Hon. W. B. Hooker at Fredonia, N. Y., thereby securing the best of legal training. Mr. Tarbox located here in March, 1899, and has already demonstrated his ability, and is taking high rank in his profession. The vigor with which he has prosecuted cases entrusted to him has won for him a large practice. 79 ARDEN L. BULLOCK. Thou,£jh one of the youngest members of the bar, Arden L. Bullock is forging rapidly to the front as an attorney who masters his work. He is quick, thorough and practical. Mr. Bullock is a self-made young man, and owes what he is largely to his own industrious efforts. He was born here March 1(3, 1875; attended the Fredonia Xoroial School, and when seventeen years of age began teaching and taught for a period of three years. Although young in years he has held and now holds several offices of honor and trust. When 31 years of age he was elected Justice of the Peace — the youngest person undoubtedly, who was ever chosen to such a posi- ARDEN L. BULLOCK. tion — which office he still acceptably and creditably fills. In 1897 he was chosen President of Hose Co. Xo. 1 and in 1898 was elected Chief of the Fire Department ; at present he is the secretary and treasurer of the department. Mr. Bullock is a member of Cherry Creek Lodge Xo. 384 F. & A. M. and was the secretary of the same in 1897, '98; he is also a member of Cherry Creek Lodge Xo. 4i53, L 0. 0. F., and was secretary of that lodge for two terms. In September, 1898, he entered the Law Department of the University of Buffalo, became a member of the Delta Chi Legal Fraternity and is now the Chief executive of that organization; he was also unanimously chosen secretary of his graduating class of 1900. Mr. Bullock took the eaxniination early in .(anuary — six months ahead of tim- er before it was required — and passed, receiving his diploma to practice February 8, 1900. Mr. Bullock needs no formal introduction to our people, to whom he is well known. His life has been mostly passed here, and his standing, as well as his private life, are an open book to our citizens. lie has a host of friends among all classes. t^ ^ EDGAR W. CURTIS. Edgar "W. Curtis, the only son of John 11. Curtis, was born in Cherry Creek, November 19, 1870. He received his early education in the home district school, being so fortunate as to have at an early age for his teacher, Adrian Price, who aroused in him a desire to have the best education in his reach. Later he attended the Cherry Creek school and having completed the course there entered the Fredonia Normal School, where he graduated in the Classical course in June, 1893. While there he was an active member of the Zetesian Society, being elected its president during his last year there. Previous to his graduation, he accepted the principalship of the Union School at Allegany, N. Y., beginning his duties there in September, 189:5 and acting as principal and superintendent for four years. He was offered the position for the fifth year at an increased salary, but having several years previous decided to enter the Ifigal profession, he resigned his position at Allegany and entered the law office of Ivichard A. Hall of this village where he remained two years. He is now taking a special course in the law depart- ment of the University of Buffalo. In June, 189T, he married Miss Grace E. Delamater of Allegany, X. Y., and they have since resided in this village. Though now through teaching he still takes a great interest in all educational matters. lie is a member of both the Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges of the village, now occupying the position of junior warden in the latter fraternity. An enthusiastic amateur photographer, he has devoted his spare moments, since leaving school to journalistic work, being a regular contributor to one periodical, and having contributed several articles to the local paper, the "Illustrated Express," other periodicals and magazines; his article most widely copied being a brief biography of his friend and former teacher, Prof. Darlin T. Bentley, appearing as special in "Farm and Fireside" of March 1, of last year. OUR PHYSICIAN. The specialist in evidence is said to be one who knows something of every- thing, and everything of sotneching, in the line of his jjrofession, and though there are no physicians in Cherry Creek, who profess to be specialists, there are those who give special attention to some class of diseases. But no matter what the ailment be, there is always a physician near at hand who can answer any call intelligently. A physician who had been in active practice in Cherry Creek and vicinity for many years, informed us that there is no healthier locality in Western New York, than this village of ours. The hygenic conditions of the village is so well looked after, that if any epidemic disease ever gets started here, it is soon among the things that were, and little damage is done. With Cherry Creek's growth in other directions, it has not retrograded as regards it medical profession, as some of its members have been rewarded with much success in their work, and the general esteem in which they have been held. Cherry Creek is exceedingly fortunate in being remarkably free from the unhealthy conditions which make many towns undesirable as iilaces of residence. Although near the great Conewango Swamp, its atmosphere is generally dry. But of course, we are all subject to the ills and sickness of mankind in general, and it is a comfort to know that in our hour of dis- tress, we can rely upon competent medical attendance, as that at our com- mand. CHAS. A. SHEPARD, M. D. An eminent physician of large practice in Cherry Creek and vicinity, was born in Belleville, Hastings County, Canada, October 9, 1871. He is son of the late Hon. William Allen Shepard, a well known newspaper man, who was in 1S9"3 president of the United Typothetiv of America, and who was- ■for a number of years manager of the largest printing establishment in Canada located at Toronto. Dr. Shepard was educated in the Toronto High School, he studied medicine at the Medical Dejmrtment of the University of Toronto, and graduated from the University of Buffalo in ilay, 1896. For eight years he occupied the dual position of purser and steamer jphysician on the Niagara River line, plying between Lewiston and Toronto. DR. CHAS. A. SHEPARD. Tie began the practice of medicine in this vicinity in 1896 and 1898 he •located in Cherry Creek. The doctor is a very successful physician, and a busy man. He is a man of learning in his profession, courteous and affable in disposition, and fully merits the large patronage he enjoys. He was married in the fall of 1 S96 to Miss Clara Childs, daughter of James H. •Childs, collector of customs at Lewiston. They have one daughter, Edna. The well known enterprise ot Cherry Creek's business men is certainly most commendable, and by giving the information to be found in these pages concerning them and their business, it is anticipated that not only will they be benefitted but the viHage's "out of town" business facilities made better known to the hundreds among the business men and citizens of our tributary towns, and the farmers upon whom the prosperity of the village so -largely depends. LODGES AND SECRET SOCIETffiS. y K 'HE fraternal feelint; of the people of Cherry Creek is manifest by the many societies of which lodges have been located at Cherry Creek. These lodges are an excellent means of bringing people to- ?• gether of different ideas, and fostering that feeling of fellowship, which is so essential to the well being of the community at large. There certainly can be no doubt as to the benefits they confer, and they provide a pleasant and acceptable form of recreation on meeting nights, and bind the people closer together. CHERRY CREEK LODGE No. 384, F. & A. M. Was institnted in 185o, under a dispensation from the Grand Lodge of the State of Xew York and received the present warrant in June, 1855. The following persons were charter members, viz : Wm. S. Blaisdell, Alva Billings, Daniel B. Powers, John P. Hubbard, John L. Satford, Dr. Oliver B. Main, Yersal Farrington, Geo. Hopkins and C. Denaison. One of whom only survives, viz. : Wm. S. Blaisdell, the rest having passed to that bourne "from whence no traveler returns." Wm. S. Blaisdell was the first master and filled that office for eight successive years with credit to himself and profit to the lodge. The following brothers have passed the chair: Wm. S. Blaisdell, Alvah Billings, S. L. Moore, W. J. Straight, Jr., M. Allen, Silas Vinton, J. Love, F. R. Pope, W. I. Wilcox, Geo. W. Warner, M. Wells, T. B. Dix, S. M. Sweet, R. C. Bullock, S. L. Peterman, E. Kent, J. INTERIOR MASONIC HALL. 84 n n w o o w 2 o y O H. Curtis, C. D. Leonard, Chas J. Shults, G. L. Hanley, H. J. Crissey, Dr. T. E. Scales, Prof. C. L. Fuller. The lodge has passed, raised, and received on demits nearly 300 members. While the Order has been abun- dantly prosperous in accession to membership and in its influence, misfortune has marred its history in a marked degree. For three times fire has des- troyed its buildings; but with undaunted courage and energy, which has always been a characteristic of the lodge, the brethren in 188!) purchased the North hall of the Wilcox-Benton Block thereby contracting a large debt in order to secure for the fourth time a iiermaneut home. By economy and good financial management the debt is now nearly liquidated. The lodge now has a membership of 87 and is steadily increasing; The present officers are: R. A. Hall, W. M. ; Rev. J. W. Smith, S. W. ; E. W. Curtis, J. W. ; A. H. Curtiss, Treas. ; S. M. Sweet, Sec'y. ; Rev. E. A. Estey, Chaplain; C. F. Barnes, S. D. ; A. Oswold, J. D.; A. J. Bentley, S. M. of C. ; A. J. Abbey, J. M. of C. ; H. P. Smith, T. ; Will. T. Reade, M. ; Chas. T. Reade, 0. S. Ilickey, J. H. Curtis, Trustees. CHERRY CREEK LODGE No. 463, I. O. O. F. Was instituted April (5, 1852, upon a charter granted by the Grand Lodge of the State of New York with the following as charter members: John L. Clark, Silas Vinton, Anthony Morian, Walter A. Eddy, Seth E. Milspaw and R. N. Tanner. The institution was further ett'ected by the installation of the following officers by David S. Forbes, D. D. G. M. ; J. L. Clark, N. G. : Anthony Morian, V. G. ; Silas Vinton, Sec'y. ; 0. G. Chase, Treas.; R. N. Tanner, P. S. Appointive officers as follows: Thos. Green, R. S., N. 6.; Thos. P. Ferrington, L. S. N. G. ; Seth E. Millspaw, W. ; Walter A. Eddy, Con., Alonzo Cook, L G. ; Harry Billings, R. S. S. ; Artemus Hall, L. S. S. ; John Morian, 0. G. ; Samuel Crandall, R. S. V. G. ; Wm. Mason, L. S. V. G. The following named persons were elected to membership, initiated and received the five degrees at this meeting: Alexan- der Bentley, Wm. Mason, Samuel Crandall, Isaac Brown, John Price, Artemus Hall, Edwin G. Bly, Harry S. Billings, Alfred W. Stone, and James D. Wheeler. This organization was favored by additions to its members until it numbered up in the eighties, and was the source of much social enjoyment. But by debts contracted, sickness and death, beneficiaries to meet by stipulated dues, financial obligations could not be met, they were forced to surrender their charter which they did December 22, 1855. After a lapse of 22 years, and upon the request of five ancient Odd Fellows, viz: James Turner, Anthony Morian, Artemus Hall, John Price, Columbus Ferrington, the lodge was reinstated August 10, 1877. with the following officers: Anthony Morian, N. G. ; Artemus Hall, V. G. ; M. Allen, Sec'y.; John Price, Treas.; James Turner, Com.; John Smith, W. ; and R. N. Tanner acting as P. G. Then through an amendment in their by-laws in relation to weekly bene- ficiaries they have been able to keep good financial requirements and are seeking to carry out the tents of their order, Friendship, Love and Truth. This lodge is now in a very i)rosperous condition with a membership of 108 80 G. E. KENT. Lieut. A. L. BULLOCK. 1st Seargt. C. S. SMITH, Seargt. CHAS. J. SHULTS, 1st Lieut. F. J. SHATTUCK, Capt. \V. T. EEADE, 2d Lieut. GROUP OF SONS OF VETERANS, MEMORIAL DAY, 1899. They owu a fine hall in the south side of the Wilcox-Benton Block, and are on the road to greater inosperity than ever, being entirely out of debt. The present ofiBcers are: C. A. Mount, N. G. ; Geo. Kent, V. G. ; L. E. ^Master, K. S.; P. F. Gillette, F. S. ; T. B. Dix, Treas ; Albert Johnson, Warden; Thos. D. Erwin, Conductor; Geo. James, I. G. ; Edson Skiff; 0. G. ; F. E. Martin, R. S. N. G. ; C. D. Green, L. S. N. G.; C. E. Dix, R. S. V. G. ; Warren Day, L. S. V. G. ; W. II. Bullock, R. S. S. ; 0. A. Larson; L. S. S. ; W. E. Shepardson, Chaplain. GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC. Bullock Post No. 304, G. A. R. was organized November 2, 1882 with 20 charter members. It has had 65 members enrolled and now rejaorts 45 in good standing. This society is composed entirely of men who served in the army or navy during the war of the rebellion — none being admitted unless he can show an honorable discharge. The object of the society is for mutual aid and protection and to keep alive that fraternal feeling which so strongly exists between men who as comrades together faced death on the battlefield, in the prison pen, on the weary marches and the exposure of sleeping on the cold damp ground. About one third of the membership are pensioners drawing from $4 to $36 per month respectively. The Grand Ai'my of the Republic is organized by law and has national, state and local organizations. While it is a fact that most of the men are broken down in health and con- stitution very few have had pecuniary assistance except those who have been given pensions for disability by reason of wounds or injury from service. The following are the Post present officers: H. P. Smith, Com.; Wm. Wildey, S. V. Com.; Geo. W. Oswold, I. V.; Joseph Bullock, Chaplain; Chas. T. Reade, Surgeon; Delos F. Bout well, Quartermaster; Chas. Bullock, Officer of the Day; Lewis James, Officer of the Guard; John Dexter, Guard; A. Ilelmick, S. M. Sweet, Masters Assistants; Harry N. Shepard, Delegate; Delos F. Boutwell, Alternate. PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY. Cherry Creek Grange No. 527, P. of H., was organized August 18, 1887, by Walter C. Gifford, with 28 charter members. M. A. Phillips was its first Master. The financial benefits of the order have jsroved satisfactory to its members, having saved several hundred dollars in the different Co-operative systems of Grange work. Its present membership is 147 and its officers are as follows: A. H. Blaisdell, Master; Mrs. C. J. Abbey, W. 0.; J. W. Piokard, Lecturer; C. J. Abbey, Steward; J. M. Wollaston, Asst. Steward; Mrs. Emma Gillette, Lady Asst. Steward; David Abbey, Chaplain; Mrs. Mary Oswold, Secretary; A. J. Bentley, Treas.; Mrs. J. W. Pickard, Pomona; Mrs. Clara Rowe, Clara; Mrs. J. E. Martin, Ceres. ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN. Cherry Creek Lodge, No. 42 A. 0. U. W. was organized November 15, 187G, by D. D. G. M. McWharf with 20 charter members. S. V. Q. Sherman 3 D lb. P P ^ was the first master workman. It now numbers 33 members and is in gond condition. The following are its present officers: 11. P. Smith, P. il. W.; L. E. Master, M. W. ; John King, F. ; F. R. Pope, 0.; C. A. Mount,R. ; II. E. SafEord, F. ; John DeLaney, Rec. ; S. Luce, 0. W. ; Miles Gardiner, I. G. ; Representative, C. A. Mount; Alternate, L. E. Master. LADIES OF THE MACCABEES. Pocohantas Hive, No. 21, L. 0. T. M. was instituted in September, 1891, by Dr. R. C. Moss with 13 charter members. Mrs. A. Bronson was the first lady commander and Mrs. G. D. Wheeler the first lady record keeijer. Its present membership is 33 and the following are its officers : Mrs. i^'. E. Martin, Lady Com. ; Mrs. II. C. Mount, Lt. Com. ; Mrs. Carrie Edwards, R. K. ; Mrs. Geo. Hines, F. K. ; Mrs. Kittle Warner, Chap. ; Mrs. Martha Day, Sergeant. SONS OF VETERANS. Corporal Wm. Ferrin Camp No. S3, S. of V. was mustered April 20, 1888, by Col. E. A. Hayes of Buffalo, assisted by Bullock Post G. A. II. of this place. The following were its first officers: R. A. Hall, Capt; Chus. J. Shults, 1st Lieut.; G. E. Kent, 'ind Lieut.; Will. T. Reade, Chas. J. Shults, A. P. Osvvold, camp council; L. E. Boutwell, 1st sergeant, M. B. Cameron, 2nd sergeant; Clark Westcott, Chaplain; Samuel Hall, Sergeant of the Guard; E. D. Oakes, color sergeant; Lynn LeBarron, corporal of the guard; Allen Bennett, camp guard. In 1890 fire destroyed their place of meeting together with their charter, books, records, and paraphernalia. As a camp it was never reorganized, however, the sons meet and assist in the observance of Memorial Day each year, and are willing to do any duty assigned to them. PROTECTED HOME CIRCLE. Ensign Circle No. 281, fraternal insurance order, was instituted Novem- ber 18, 189(i, with IG charter members. Dr. T. E. Souleswasits first presi- dent. The present officers are: W. E. Shepardson, Pres. ; Mrs. W. E. Shepard- son, V. P. ; Mrs. R. C. Bullock, Sec'y. and Treas. ; Mrs. Carrie Phillips, acct. ; Mrs. A. H. Curtiss, chaplain; A. H. Curtiss, guardian; F. H. Stevens, porter; G. S. Boiler, watchman; C. A. Larson, Guide; Mrs. Mary Westcott, Companion. KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES. Pochohantas Tent, No. 101, K. 0. T. M. was instituted in October, 1888, by Frank Flannigan, a deputy of the order, with 18 charter members. The following are its present officers: John W. Pinner, Com.; L. B. Seager, Lt. Com. ; C. L. Wheeler, Rec. and F. K. ; H. Clinton Mount, Chap. ; Homer Weaver, M. of A.; Henry Isabell, 1st M. of G. ; F. E. Martin, 2nd M. of G.; C. L. Edwards, Sen.; James Peters, P.; U. D. Carl, Sergt. The pre- sent membership is 48. 90 WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. This noble band of Christian worlcers was organized July 3, 18ss, and now has a membership of over twenty. The following are the society's officers: Mrs. W. E. Shepardson, Pres. ; Mrs. H. E. Van Alstine, Mrs. M. H. Morian, Mrs. A. W. Knapp, Vice-Presidents; Mrs. G. Frank Lapham, Eecording Secretary; Miss Mary Mount, corresponding secretary ; Mrs. Chas. T. Eeade, Treasurer. Meetings are held regularly at one of the several churches, and the society is doing much good. There have been temperance societies and other secret orders in town but they have been discontinued, and their history in consequence, cannot be given here. PROF. DARLIN T. BENTLEY. During a ratification meeting helil for Abraham Lincoln and Keuben E. Fenton, at Jamestown, N. Y., October 14, 1864, by the premature explosion of a cannon, one boy was killed, and another who stood in front of it, had his right arm torn off, both eyes blown out, and his face and body horribly torn and burned. This boy then only seventeen years of age was born in Ellington, where his people lived at the time of the accident. Contrary to the expectation of all who knew of the disaster, the boy lived and in I8(j0, entered the institution for the blind at Batavia, N. Y., where he remained for seven years. While there he mastered the cornet and the instrument he now uses which was made especially for him and presented by the faculty of the institution. He also became so proficient in the point print system for blind, that he was appointed instructor of that subject. This is shown by the announcement of the institution for that time. While he was there his people moved here where he has re- sided since his return. This in brief is an account of the early years of Prof. Darlin T. Bentley, known all over the state as the blind musician of Cherry Creek, known among his friends as "Darley Bentley." Though blind and with only his left arm, his success as a music teacher of ordinary instruments, has been phenomenal, and in many in- stances he has successfully taught music to those despaired of by other music teachers with two eyes and two hands, and many people in Western New York are indebted to him for their musical ed- ucation. He will teach as usual a select class during the coming summer and past experience shows that a parent can do no better than to get this instructor for his child. E. W. Curtis. 91 PROF. D. T. BENTLEY. THE WEEKLY NEWS. *HERRY CREEK has an eloquent mouth piece in the Wrckhj Xews, which plays an important part in the development and growth of the town. It offers a constant incentive and encouragement to private enterprise and public improvement. It is the medium for the exchange of thought, and dis- cussion of local and public (luestions. It enables the inhabitants to keep in touch with their neiahbors and the world outside. It offers the best WILL T. READE. advertisement the town can have to bring trade and the investment of outside capital. The standard of a jilace can generally be gauged by the quality and character of its newspaper. To tlie realization of these facts Ijy our citizens and the loyal support they have always given this industry, is largely due the success of its publication. Starting with a small and inferior plant located in the second story of the PostofiBce building it has constantly im- proved, and today is located on the ground floor with very commodious 1 quarters with a complete and modern i)lant, iucliidini;- a fine cylinder press, and an excellent job printing department. Its jiublishers Messrs. Eeade & Smith, are practical, up-to-date, enterprisini; young men. WILL T. READE Is a native of this town, having been born here January 25, 1809. He received his education here and at the Fredonia Normal school. Early in life he began traveling and there are but few states in the union that he has not visited. In August, 1893, he was appointed Postmaster, which position -' >- / 1^^ CLARENCE S. SMITH. he acceptably filled for four years. lie again traveled extensively through the South and West for two years when he in company with Mr. Smith purchased the Xews in October, 1898. CLARENCE S. SMITH "Was born at Girard, Pa.. June 22, 1868. He learned the printer's trade at Girard and Erie, Pa., for seven years he was in the employ of the writer and was a valued, trusty and competent workman. When the plant was sold he went to Erie, where he held ajesponsible position on the Disjiafch in that 93 city for aboat four years, after which he returned aad formed a co-partner- ship with Mr. Reade. He was married to Miss Adda G. Reade, January 6^ 1898. CHARLES L. FROST. On August 15, 1899, Charles L. Frost succeeded to the business of George 0. Wilcox and is making a complete success of it. He carries a com- plete stock of general merchandise, with nothing but strictly up-to-date goods in every department. By close attention to business and by making the interests of patrons his interests, he is winning a splendid trade both in the village and from the surrounding country. He has the best of facilities for giving his patrons every advantage as to prices, and his business is steadily growing. ^Ir. Frost is one of our most iiojiular, enterprising, and pushing young business men. Cherry Creek is peculiarly a fraternal center. One of the greatest ad- vantages of a residence here is thus the opportunity for fraternal privileges, intercourse and enjoyment. Will T. Reade has probably the finest collection of amateur photographs- of any person in town, covering as they do a very wide range of scenes, secured in the South and West, and each picture is a gem of art. I. O. O. F. Hall. Masonic Ball. C. I-. Frost. THE WILCOX-BENTON BLOCK. 94 THE BANK. Cherry Creek has every reason to be proud of E. B. Crissey's Bank, conducted as it is, on so thoroughly a sound and conservative basis. Its importance as a means of contrib- uting to develop the extension of resources of this section, cannot be questioned, while its rapidly increasing volume of business is a guarantee of the financial and industrial interests of the town. This popular insti- tution was started here in February. 1890, by E. B. Crissey, and has had a very suc- cessful career, highly creditable to the exec- utive ability and conservative judgment of its maaager. This bank solicits the accounts of all and offers very superior facilities for the transaction of every branch of business. The banking rooms are commodious and i| handsome, provided with a fine fire and burglar proof vault and safe, and every convenience. E. B. CRISSEY'S BANK. MISS NORA B. LAKE. 96 Mr. Crissey is too widely and favorably known to need extended com- ment. As a man of affairs in all business relations, he has ever combined caution, sagacity and enterprise. He possesses rare executive ability, and conducts the aif airs of the bank upon a sound and conservative basis. He has done much to advance the interests of the town. He has been ably assisted in liis business returns by his sou Harlow J. Crissey, his nephew Miner J. Crissey, his niece, Jliss Anna L. Crissey, 0. L. Becker, and the present force, C. A. Mount, Esq., and Miss Nora B. Lake. NORA B. LAKE. A bright and highly accomplished young lady, who holds a position of honor and trust, is Miss Xora B. Lake. Born at East Randolph, Cattaraugus County, N. Y., and left an orphan in infancy. But by study, perseverence and hard work she has attained an enviable position both in a business and a social way. She is a leader in religious circles, a member of the Board of Stewards of the M. E. Church, President of the Epworth League, and a favorite in social circles. Miss Lake graduated from the Jamestown High School in Ib'Jl, and from the Jamestown Business College in 1894, since which time she has been assistant cashier in E. B. Crissey's Bank. MANUFACTURING AND Industrial Establishmexts. S a manufacturiDg village Cherry Creek has acquired something of a reputation, altl\ough its progress in that direction has not been as great i)erhaps, as in some other lines. A considerable portion of our population is engaged in various manufacturing interests, and shipment of Cherry Creek's products are made on nearly every train. A. H. CURTISS. Of the several industries belonging to the village, industries that unite in swelling her commerce, in emjiloying her labor, in making her a receiving and distributing point, none occupies a wider sphere of usefulness, relating to the wants of the people, or enters more largely into the affairs of life than the canning factory. The plant is a model one, located on five acres of land. The dimensions of the buildings are as follows: Main factory :d Xi^ ^ 5. o ^ 3 Vi c 73 3* S- to" 5 TO ^ Ou a 3 P p 3 O. 3 o o. p o" c 3 a. O o o a. o 3 3 p s c & 1 8. TO ~. < ? "^ 3- 3- ^ ? 3 S ~ 2. < p 3 Q. 3 o r > o H w n w ?: n M M t^ n > Z Z S o n O p 3 s. ^ I JL o 5: < :< S. S 3 _. 3- " 3' 5?l 15 50x130 feet; No 1 store house, 30x70 feet; No. 3 store house, 50x80 feet; boiler house (brick) 20x30 feet; receiving room, 30x80 feet; gas house, 25x30 feet, office and weigh room, 15x30 feet. The machinery and equip- ment is the most modern and comjjlete in every department, and during the season from 175 to 200 hands are employed. The output last season was 1,000,000 cans, consisting mostly of jjeas, beans, corn, tomatoes, apples and strawberries. There were 125 cars of canned goods shipped and -tO cars of produce received. It required 700 acres to grow the produce for this factory for which was paid to the farmers of this locality $25,000. For labor there was paid $15,000. The coming season new buildings and machinery will be added so as to increase the capacity one third. The principal brands packed here are "Prize Winners," "l>elft, '' "Silver Key," ^'Golden Key," and they command the highest market price, owing to their sweetness and excellent flavor. They are such superior quality as to be in high demand throughout the country. Taken all in all, the canning factory is one of the model establishments of its kind and is of immense advantage to Cherry Creek, and would be to a town twenty times its size. A. H. CURTISS. Superintendent A. H. Curtiss, a portrait of whom appears here, has full charge of the jjlant, is a man of sound business principles, energetic and enterprising, and is one of Cherry Creek's foremost and highly respected citizens. lie is a thorough expert in the canning business, having followed that vocation for nearly all his life. lie is a kind and considerate employer, beloved and respected by every person under him. By the jjeople of this vicinity he is rightly deemed as one of the most public spirited citizens of the town — one who is ever ready to lend a helping hand to every worthy enterprise which is calculated to promote the material advancement of the community, and is held in high esteem in both social and commercial circles. Mr. Curtiss was born in Camden, N.Y., July 7, 1S50; when he was 18 years of age left the farm for Syracuse, where he learned- the canning business in every department. Since then he has successfully managed and conducted factories at Newark, Fairport, Batavia, North Collins, Buffalo, New Hartford, and Eden. He came to Cherry Creek, in 1802, and since ■which time has had the management of the factory here. lie was married to Miss Nellie Griffin of Batavia in 1878. They have two daughter, Blanche and Laura G. Mr. Curtiss is treasurer of the Masonic Lodge of this place and a member of the Board of Health. WILLIAM F. STETSON The manufacturing establishment of W. F. Stetson is an enterprise of which Cherry Creek is justly proud, and which is doing a very extensive and increasing business. The mill commenced operations in 1877 in a modest way. Its history has been one of steady growth and continual prosperity. Last year something like 82,000 cheese boxes were manufactured, which went to supply 35 factories in this section. It is here also that the famous 100 Acme Butter package is luaimfaotured. This package is a vast improvement over any which have heretofore been on the market. It is a tight seal package and keeps the butter from all taints regardless of surrounding con- ditions. The jiatent fastener on the cover is a great feature, as you can fasten the cover perfectly tight without the use of tacks, nails or staples, and you can open and close as many times as you wish without defacing the cover or pail. Mr. Stetson has all the improved machinery for the manu- facture of this package, which is his own patent. While this is something compai-atively new, he has already made and sold over l{)(),()0(t and he is WILLIAM F. STETSON. bothered somewhat to supply the demand. In addition to the above he also makes cider, and a superior article of jelly. This .establishment gives employment to a number of hands and is one of our most valued institu- tions. W. F. Stetson was bDrn in Stockwell, Oneida County, N. Y., June 19, 1850. Was educated at Clinton Liberal Institute at Clinton and Whites- boro Seminary. He was engaged with his father in the manufacture of lumber and cheese boxes until he came to Cherry Creek in the spring of 1877, when he purchased a site and erected his present commodious build- ings. Mr. Stetson is one of our most prominent citizens and has ever taken a genuine interest in all that conf^erns the public welfare of the town. He 101 i FACTORY OF W. F. STETSON. has represented his town on the board of supervisors; he has been president of the Village and a member of the board of Village trustees. He is member of the several leading secret organizations here. Both in private life, and in official capacities Mr. Stetson has been distinguished by his upright and honorable character and has made a host of friends. He was married to Miss Mary Eaton of Xew Berlin, X. Y., .January 3, 1881. They have three children, Genevia, wife of John Myers, Frank and Harry. The broom factory of James Peters was established in IsiJO, and has built up a business which now supplies a large territory with its products. Brooms of all grades, including whisk brooms, etc., are manufactured. Something like -2,000 dozen brooms are made here annually which find a ready sale. The cheese factory owned by E. F. llowley and managed by E. A. Skiff has a good repu- tation for its make of excellent cheese. At the state fair last year the cheese made at this factory scored 99 points out of a possible 100. The milk of 360 cows are received here and 1.") cheese are made daily the year round. C. E. Hess owns the planing mill and does an extensive business in all kinds of dressed lum- ber, sash, doors and blinds. H. S. Chase operates an extensive lumber mill. 102 George Hines manufactures dimension lumber of all kinds such as handles, fish rods joints, brush blocks, pail woods, spools, knobs, balls, checkers, etc. He does a good business. The manufacture of charcoal is an important industry in Cherry Creek, employing a large number of men. The six kilns are owned and operated by George Kelle. The output annually is 115 cars of charcoal for which it takes oioO cords of four foot wood. The wood used mostly in its manu- facture is black ash, maple and elm. A ready market is found in Buffalo for all that is made here. CHARCOAL KILNS. The barrel factory of Robert Janaes manufactures apple barrels for the local demand in considerable quantities. And there is an abundant oppor- tunity in Cherry Creek for an enlargement in facilities in this direction. Amoxg Cherry Creek's busiest and prosperous manufacturing concerns is the foundry and boiler works of Alpha Annis. Mr. Annis is a practical machinist and understands every detail of the business. He has built up a trade extending far and near. His business is rapidly developing into large proportions. There are few lines of industry where the improvements of the present over the past have been so marked, and the conditions so revolutionized as it has in the matter of bread stuffs. The f)resent century has witnessed the change from the old sand stone buhr to the most highly improved gradual reduction system. The Langworthy Flour and Feed Roller ]\Iill is one of the most complete and modern plants that can be found. Xo expense was spared to make the mill up-to-date in every respect. The building is large and com- modious, 30x-10 feet, built on the elevator plan, with ample capacity to supply all demands. The management guarantees that absolutely no sub- stitution will be practiced, and when a man brings high grade buckwheat or grain to the mill they can rest assured that they can return home with best of products made from their own grain. The power used is a 30-horse power Olin Gas Engine, so the steam is always up and the coal bin never empty. We can all look with pride at this modern plant for it is something that Cherry Creek has long needed. CHERRY CREEK ROLLER MILL. The success already achieved by the manufacturing enterprises of Cherry Creek is but an indication of the possibilities in this direction. There is no good reason with the advantages which Cherry Creek possesses in the way of railroad facilities, freight rates and abundance of water, etc., why the village should not become an important and desirable manufacturing point. The availability of lumber, wood of different kinds, and other material and the great saving which could be atfectcd in freight should be an incentive worthy of consideration by manufacturers in search of locations. Furniture, cereal products, cutlery, agricultural machinery, and nearly every other line of goods could be profitably manufactured in Cherry Creek and find a ready market. WILLIAM I. PHILLIPS. Among the gentlemen uf the old school who have adopted and jiut into active practice the modern methods of transacting an honoral)le and legiti- mate business, Cherry Creek is proud to number the gentleman whose honored name stands at the head of this tribute to his successful career. He sprang from an honest, rugged, hardworking, honored and honorable ancestry, who were enrolled in the ranks of that first of man's vocations — tillers of the soil. He was Ijorn where he now lives, August 29, 1845. He is the son of Adams PhiUips, who was born in Chesterfield, N. H., March 30, 1810. His mother was born in the same cuunty May 10, 1807. They were married March 31st, WILLIAM I. PHILLIPS. 1831, and moved to the southwest corner of tlii' tdwn of Cherry Creek (Ui what is known as the Phillips Homestead. The only railway service enroute was fnuii Tioy to Si'lienectailv and the rest of the way was covered by team and canal. He purchased 4'> acres of land, erected a log house and the young enu})le start t'd in the jnirsuit of agriculture. The mighty forest yielded to their bidding and a family of eleven children came to light their pathway. William I., the seventh son and youngest boy, was elected to remain at home, and guide the tVxjtsteps of his parents until they were borne to that shore whence no traveler returns. As a reward the old humestead of 120 acres was deeded to him. Mr. Philhps received his education at the (Hstrict school and graduated form the Ellington Academy. Feeling that agriculture was the nohlest work of man lie chose that vocation. He was married Fcl)ruary 22, 1872, to :Miss Lorinda R. Kellogg of Ellington. On March 17, 1S7.5 was bom to them a son, Adams Philhps, who graduated from Ellington High School, taught school one year at East Otto, then attended the State Xonnal School at Fredonia, graduating with the highest honors, l)eing unanimously chosen president of liis class. He is now attending Cornell I'niversity this lacing his second year. Another son, Burdcttc Phillijis was l)orn August 24, 1876, who graduated from the Ellington Higli School, took a classical course in the Fredonia Normal, and is now princiiial of the Aliegliiiny High School — this lieing his tliird success- ive year. The third son, Clayton Phillips, was Iwrn Octoher 24, 187.'<. Tlie fourth son, Degournev PliilliiiS, was born July 15, 1881. Anna Phillips, the only daughter, was liorn .July 15, 1883. The three last named are attending the Cherry Creek Union School. From the old homestead of 120 acres, under the profitable management of Mr. Phillips, it has grown to 507 acres, and in the summer season is put to raising ci'ops for the Cherry Creek Canning factory. The present season there will lie 250 peo])le employed to work and care for the crops u])on this farm. Two hundred acres will he cultivated; the canning factory's output will be nearly double that of any other season. ^Ir. Phillips had to his credit on the 1i(.i(_)ks of the canning factory last season $8,332.43. In a measure to show the amount of building done in Cherry Creek diu'ing the jiast five years, from the saw mill upon his place he has turnished lumber for the following liuildings: Stores occupied by F. R. Pope, W. E. Shepardson, E. P.. Rcade, C. L. Frost, Netos office, Dr. C. A. Shepard's drug store, E. B. Crissey's bank, new grist mill, cheese factory, Robert James' store and h(juse. Baptist church, A. H. Curtiss' residence, J. E. Martin's market, -Jolm ^1. Johnson's residence, G. 0. Wilcox and B. Shattuck's barns, C. E. Hess" machine shop, office, store, and work room for canning factory, besides different ice houses and lumber for sidtnvalks. He estimates to have furnished the Village of Cherry Creek with nearly a million of feet of building material during the ]>ast five years. His mill is located six miles from Cherry Creek, five miles from Sinclairville, five miles from Elling- ton and four miles from Charlotte. Excepting Cherry Creek and a Grange Hall built at Charlotte Center, there has been no demand during the past five years for Iniilding material in those places. In October, l.si)9, he put down a well and found sufficient gas to sup] ily his home; he also secured at that time at a depth of 150 feet a fine flowing well of mineral water. Mr. Philhps is strictly an up-to-date farmer and farms it to make money. In 1890, he was elected Superxdsor wliicli duties he faithfully discharged. He has been justice of the ]ieace continually since 1SS5. He has done nuich for his town. There arc many pleasure resorts in and about Clierrv Creek. 106 A FEATURE OF CHERRY CREEK.* realize that fur several years many families pent their suiniiiers in this pleasant vallev lUiitains. ami each vear the nuniher * * * But few Bull'aliinian from their city have as rejiularly as others have jfone to Saratoga or the nii increases. Situated in the southwestern part of the town of Cherry Creek, ami in this valley, is the 500-acres farm of William I. Phillips, of w^hich 200 acres are devoted to the cultivation of products for the canning factory and to assist in the harvesting of these jirodxicts he has 200 Italians from Buffalo. This force has lieen working on the i)eas, of which "Sir. Phillips has 95 acres sown in rotation, so that ahont 15 acres are ready for picking at a time. Not only do the parents work at this, hut all children five years of age and over work from early morning until night, all Ijcing paid a certain price per Inishel. In this way the larger the family the greater the income, and, with great lousi- ness foresight, the fathers, with hardly an exception, have several to swell the day's earnings. ]Mothers with children l)ut a few months old are in the field all day and earn as much as those not so fortunate. Small parties are set to work in different parts of the field, the ^ines are pulled up and the ])eas of all sizes are taken clean at one picking. The head of the family is credited with all ])icked Ijy himself, wife and children. ^Before the peas were ripe, five acres of strawhcrries furnisheil wiok, and with the peas are eight acres of black raspberries, ^\'hen the peas are harvested, then comes string beans, of which there are 40 acres ; next 20 acres of cucumliers, and last in the season 40 acres of Lima lieans. Ten acres of early peas were harvested and the ground planted to beans, so that two crops will be raised on the same piece of ground in one season. Three buildings with about 25 rooms are furnished for these people. Mr. Phillips luiys flour in ten-liarrel loads and furnishes it to them, but aside from this and the milk of three cows they get what they need from other sources. Each_faniily is debited with flour and milk received, and whatever amount of money it wants during work, which is only a little. At the close of the season, when they return to Buffalo, they are paid in full. The average JUVENILE PEA PICKERS— FARM OF WM. I. PHILLIPS. From The TllusliaUd Buffalo Ai/livii. Copyrighted, iSgg. by Co. E. Mallhriis & Co. * From an article condensed from the Illustrated Buffalo Express, written by E. IV. Curtis. 107 family, consisting of father, mother and three or four chilfh-en, earns $125 in ten weeks. * * * \\\ liyg {^ perfect liarmony. In the evening, singing, dancing and accordion music furnish the amusement. Xo wt)rk is done on Sunday, and the highway in front of tlie Iniildings is literally filled with children. The novice as he lociks at the confusion naturally expects the children to stray into the wrong plac.'e, hut, like chickens among many coops, they seem to have no trouhle. While other jiroducers have found it next to impossible to get help this year, I\Ir. Phillips has experienced no difficulty. ^lost of his families have been with him for several years, and each year they tell others who want to come the next. Six years ago he began -with three acres, the next he had twelve acres. * * * jjjy furoman, Aiigclo Monaco, an Italian, acts both as superintendent and interpreter, and stays with him the year around. * * * ^Ir. Phillijis is the largest individual producer in the county. From what has already been harvested, he estimates his ci'op of peas for this year as 12,0()t) bushels. Each year he increases his acreage, and in a short time expects to have his whole 500 acres under cultivation, so the siunmer Italian colony seems to be a permanent feature of Cherry Creek. DR. CHARLES A. PRICE. The name of Adrian Price is familiar to every citizen of Cherry Creek. The Doctor was born here June '16, 185(J. Educated at the District School and graduati'il frnni the Ellington Academy in 1876. Since which time his life has Ik'cii a bu.sy one. In 1S77 he was collector for the Domestic Sewing Machine Co., which position he creditably tillcil for one year. He then taught school for five winters, and traveled sunnners for the New York and London Chemical Co. ; his territory being all over the L'nited States. The Doctor l)egan his medical education in the office of Dr. J. E. Caneen, with whom he studied for three years. He graduated from the Cincinnati Ecelectic ^Icdical University and received a (■ertificate from that institution. In 1882 lie founded the Central Botanical Co. , which institution manufact- lUTil the well known Dr. Gray's Positive Remedies, six in number. For six years he traveled extensively introducing, advertising and selling the remedies, finallv selling the business to A. R. Smith in 1888. He remained with .Mr. Snuth for two years and was a valuable salesman. Since engaged in the manufacture of luml)er and shingles and business. Doctor Price has filled every l^osition and performed every task al- loted to him in that true, dignified, manly manner, so charactei'istic of him, at all times. I Ic was married to Miss Amelia Cornell of Charlotte, this county, March 31, 1880. 1 S! )( 1 docs has been extensive Che KEY Crkek's physicians say this is not a very good town for their i)usiness. Here's a ]iointiT for people looking for a healtbv lioiiic. 108 DR. C. A. PRICE. CHARLES S. SHEPARD. A man of inodcrn ideas, a jieiiius, a tli inker, and of improved methods is our towisnian, Charles S. .Shepard. He has secured i>atents on a numl)er of useful devices which saves time and lal.or. He is now engaged in the selling to the trade, his adjustable Dust Pan Holder, a handy and useful device (see cuts). Mr. Hhepard has just made a contract with Benjamin Bros, of Buffalo, for the sale of his cuml.ination sprayer and force pump, on a rovaltv for three years. He lias also ohtaincd letters iiatcnt on an CHARLES S. SHEPARD. agricultural steam lioiler ami a jacketed milk can — all useful inventions. Mr. Shepard was Koni July 27, 1846, in the tomi of Greig, Lewis County, N. Y. , an<:l wlien nine years of age moved with his parents to ^^>st Camden, this- state. When fifteen years of age he entered the employ of J. Powell of Williamson to learn the trade of tinsmith. Received his education at A^'est Camden; came to Cherrv Creek, March l(j, 1868, and opened a branch hard- ware store for ^Mount & Parsons of Forest\dlle, conducted under the firm name of C. S. Shepard & Co. From 1872 to 1876 he was in the hardware l)usiness at Cassadaga, under the firm name of Shei)ard & Wilcox, when he S(jld his interest to his partner and went on the road selhng pianos, organs 109 and sewing machines. On April 10, 1S94, he again eml)arked in the hard- ware business in Cherry Creek, which he conducted until January 1, 1899, when he sold to his brother, H. N. Shepard. Mr. Shepard was married to ]Miss Minerva A. Brigham of Cherry Creek, .June 29, 1870. They have one daughter, Fannie A. Cherry Creek has a number of excellent camera fiends. Among those whose pictures are best known may be mentioned A\^ill. T. Reade, E. W. Curtis, F. H. Lapham, Arlie Bacon, Miss Nora B. Lake and ]\liss Blanche Curtiss. Within the borders of the ^'illage there are many picturesque scenes, scarcely yet appreciated, but nevertheless adding much to the attractions of the Village. The M. E. Church was built in INS-J, and co.st So,4o7, which was paid mostly V)y voluntary subscriptions. The building committee was composed of tlie following: G. S. Kent, R. W. Parsons, Rev. J. W. Smitli. I. .]. Ricli- ardson, Horace Bro-mi and F. P. Gillette. The dedicatory sernKm was preached liy Rev. B. I. Ives, Decemlier 27, 1882. M\NUF.\CTURERS contemplating the n'iii(iv:il df their factc.iries t(i nn.ire desirable locations, or persons desiring to engage in tlie business of manufac- turing, should not fail to look over the ground at Cherry Creek. It is the very best of a location. THE OLD WAY. BUSINESS INTERESTS. *HERRY CREEK enjoyss the (listiiictinii of licing (nic oi the hest busi- ness towns in the county, and for that matter in the cduntry, for the husino^ss done here in a general way, in [inipdrtidn tn the ]iopulat- iiin, is equalled by few villages in the state. This is due in a large measure ti> the enterprise and "push" of our business men. In none of the larger villages can be found more complete stocks of goods than are carried by Cherry Creek's merchants. Our citizens have nt> occasion to go to Butfalo to Iniy merchandise, for while the taste and recjuirenients of Cherry Creek citizens are doubtless as fastidious and exacting as any; yet the merchants appreciate the fact, and the best there is in the diiferent lines of goods can be found in the merchan- tile establishments of Cherry Creek. The splendid tributary country of pros- perous communities and thriving farming population enables our business men to carry large and selected stocks, and it is no wonder that our business men draw a large share of trade from a distance. No apology is necessary for the personal mention of the leading business concerns of the \'illage which appear in this work. It is the enterprise of these business men which not only makes the publication of such a work as this possible, but makes Cherry Creek the best of all the smaller villages, socially, fraternally, educationally, and in many other respects. F. J. SHATTUCK. It is certainly a pleasing duty to any one interested in the growth and pros- perity of Cherry Creek, to review the advance and development of her lead- ing industries, and more particularly of those representative estal^lishments — ^the large dry goods and clothing emporiums — as they indicate, in a greater degree than any other, the advance of the people in wealth, good taste, etc. F. -T. Shattuck's store is the largest in Cherry Creek, occupying the entire 1( iwer floor of the Ferrin Block and is well filled with the choicest and finest stock of dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, caps, furnishing goods, etc. , to be found in any place in Western New York outside of cities. This com- prises a general line of goods, especially selected with regard to high quality. The patronageof this house is derived from many sections hereabouts, in addition to the trade of the town, and it's well known the verj^ choicest lines of goods are t" be found at this house, even when they are not to be pro- cured elsewhere. The above facts have leer of I. 0. 0. F.,F. lSs A. M., and the Sons of Veterans. He is a friend of the soldier and takes great interest in all jiublic and private institutions that are of general benefit to the conmiunity. Mr. Shattuck has held many ]iositions of public trust and has been a niendier of the Town Board for the past five years. He was elected president of the Village in the sjiring of ISil!), on the whole his life has been a very busy one. CHARLES H. DELAMATER. Charles H. Delamater was born at Gill.ios, Schoharie County, N. Y. , he and his lirother, Edgar Dalemater, a tanner of Costello, Pa., being now the only living of the six children of William .1. and Maria Delamater. At an early age he learned the trade of cabinet maker; Ijut at the age of nineteen, his brother induced him to learn the tanner's trade at West €amden, N. Y. Here he was married to Miss Anna Gamlde in October, 1870. Immediately after his marriage he went to Allegany, N. Y., where he had the position of foreman in the tannery of J. B. Strong. In 1880 he became general superintendent, having full charge of and the complete management of tlie tannery, that year jiur.lmsed by A. R. Hill. In 1885 the 113 tannery Ijccaniu thu property of A. Healy it Sony. Threi' yi'ars later the tannery was increased to more than donhle its previous capac-ity, tanning 7o(> hides a day. In 1893 the tannery became the property of the United States Leather Co., the capacity being increased to 800 sides per day. This tannery- manufactured only sole leather using exclusively hides from the M'est Indies. The 8i)anish-A7iierican war cut off the supjily of hides, the only kind of which could be used in that tannery, and as a direct result, the U. S. Leather Co. was forced to close the tannery. During all these changes of administration he occupied the same position. He was oSered the position of general suiieriutendent of diticrcnt tanneries in Canada and different parts of the United States but having acted as foreman and superintendent of the tannery at Allegany for 28 years, he preferred to retire from that business so came to this village, the home of iiis only married daughter, Mrs. Edgar W. Curtis. Since coming here, he has entered the hardware and plumbing business with Richard Leworthy, his assistant. His store is well stocked with every- thing carried in a first class hardware store. Though he has lieen in liusi- ness here but a comparatively short time, the people of the town and vicinity have already found that they can secure of him anything in his line of busi- ness even if not usually kept in a country hardware store ; because if not in stock, Mr. Delamater willingly orders specially for any jiatron. E. B. Crissey, the lianker, informs us that during the ]iast ten years there has been no serious failure here, and that SI, 000 would cover the loss sustained by all. No one in this town has taken advantage of or is liable to of tlie bankruptcy act. Health, peace, prosperity and comfort seem to be the rule here. RESIDENCE OF C. H. DELAMATER. C. L. EDWARDS. No hou!le reputation for lianillint; first-class iioods, or for honorahle and upright dealings than that of C L. Edwards, dealer in dry goods, clothing, hoots, shoes, hats, caps, notions, wall paper, etc., etc. Mr. Edwards l)egan husiness here in 18rry Creek, April 22, 18.5U, and moved t(i Sherman, this county, in 187(), gra(luatcS. Early in life he learned the tanner's trade and shoemaker's trade. In Stockton, this county, he was engaged in the grocery, boot and shoe business for a number of years. He came to Cherry Creek in 187'2, where he has lieen in business since. He married ]\Iiss Mary E. Howard of Pomfret, December 9, 1852, and to them have Ijeen born three son? and two daughters as follows : Ella ]\I. , residing at home; Sarah A., who married Robert James, now deceased; AMlton H., salesman in Jones & i^udett's store at Jamestown; G. Elmer, now engaged in hardware business at Shorts\alle, this state ; Bert E. , a stenographer and bookkeeper at Lancaster, Pa. W. E. SHEPARDSON. Among the many excellent grocery stores in Cherry Creek there is proljably not one that has secured a more enduring hold on jjojiular favor, than the well known estalilishment of \V. E. Shepardsnn. It is in all respects a iirst- class family grocery store, and has a fine jiatronage; his trade is constantly W. E. SHEPARDSON. increasing. The quarters 20x80 feet are commodimis, neat and well ordered and a choice a.ssortment of goods is always kept on hand. Rock liottom prices prevail, and customers can rely uj>on getting full weight and a superior article in every instance. The stock int'kides everything usually found in a first-class grocery store, liesides his line of groceries he carries an excellent line of shoes. This thriving Inisiness he purchased of F. W. JIason in 1898. 118 Mr. Shrparclsiin is an a<-tivr, jiniirrcshiive ami li(iiiiii-al>lc man, ami fully unik'i'stands tlie ivijuiivnicnts nf his many [latrons. Hr has tclejihone con- nections. Mr. Shepardson was Imrn in \'('iiii(int. April 2."). 1S47, ami came to Ellino-- ton when eiulit years of age. He was educated at the Ellington Academy and his first husiness venture was there in the cheese box, cooper and pianino- mill husiness. He went to California, where he was in the furniture trade for two years. Returning to Denver lie conducted a Imiker's office for two years. He came to Cherry Creek in 1S82 and in c.nnipanv with his brother H. J. Shepardson, starten to business, and doing good work, he has pri)spered. Mr. Barnes has a thorough knowk'dge of every detail of the art of watch- making, having learned every brant'h of the lousiness in Ball's factory in Cleveland. Parties wanting fine repairing of watches or jewelry, will find Mr. Barnes entirely competent to d(_> it f<.ir them. t^ STORE OF W. E. SHEPARDSON. M. ALLEN. Druggist and pharniaci:?!, was horn in Conewango, Cattaraugus County, N. Y. , December 2, 1839, and was married to Miss Ann 8age of Leon, in Sep- tember, 186L He came to Cherry Creek in 1872, and embarked in the drug and grocery business, which he successfully conducted until 1S8"2, when he sold to Burt Rich and entered the hardware business. In 1885 he returned to his former business, that of si'lling drugs and patent medicines, in which he is now successfully engaged. In 1893 he erected on Main Street an elegant building 20x52 feet, and its fittings and api)ointments are very attractive. A full line of pure drugs and medicines are carried here, also everything in the line of druggist sundries, toilet articles, stationery, books, confectionery, M. ALLEN. tobacco, cigars and jiatent medicines. Mr. .Mien is a man of sterUng luisi- ness qualities, and his honesty and integrity have won for him the business success which he now enjoys. He is a prominent Mason ami odd Fellow, having passed the chairs in both orders. He was Postmaster under Cleveland's administration and has done much to help the lousiness interests of the town. Miss Jknxie Isg.vlls carries a full line of all kinds of millinery and fancy goods. Sh(> has a neat establishment tilled with choice specimens of the millinery art. The eilucational advantages of Cherry Creek are not surpassed by any town of like population in the State. 120 In tho arc'liitwtural fiold iiUKlorn ideas and inipmvcil niethiuls have so revoluti(ini/('(l the ultl onler of things, that a man tii lie successful in this (lay, must he thuniu^hly u]) to date, fully skilled, and a natural designer of more than ordinary ability. The man who tills the aliove demand in Cherry Creek is nnquestionalily Hoyt F. Smith. He is an architect of twenty years' experience, (hn-ina; which time he has drawn ]ilans for and constructed many line huildinirs. The most of the liuildin.t;s shown in this hook are of his design and construction. He draws plans for all kinds of Iniildings, either large or small, and his designs are so practical, so convenient, and usually so economical, that he is regarded as the liest architect to he had in this liicality. His sjiecitications are always tliomugh and com])lete, and his honesty and devotion to his employers' interest so niarkeil that he is eniplovcil liy all who \vant good service at reasonahle charges. M. ALLEN'S DRUG STORE. 121 G. LEROY MARTIN. The subject of this sketch lia.s Ijceii as.suci;ited with the mercantile business of Cherry Creek since 1883, and enjoys the esteem of every class of society, because of his genial, kindly and affable manner, and his strict intejrrity and fair deaUng in all transactions. He carries a good stock of staple and fancy groceries of all kinds. ^Mr. ^hll■tin was born in Arkwright, this county, Decemlier 22. 1851: was educated at Riceville, (Peim.) Academy, where he engaged in Ijusiness, remaining seven years, and then removed to State Line, Pa. , where he conducted a general sore for five years, G. LEROY MARTIN, I 'Wage Clerk. and then came to Cherry Creek, and in company mth his brother C. H. Martin, opened a fir.st-class grocery store. This co-partnership continued until the fire of October, 1S96, when it was dissolved, and soon thereafter Mr. Martin engaged in liusiness alone. In politics he is a Republican and for six vears was Town Clerk. He was the first \'illage clerk, which office he has continuallv held, iierforming the duties attached thereto faithfully and diligently, giving entire satisfaction to the \'illage government, and winning the friendshi] I (if all liy his kindness of disposition and straightfor- wardness of character. Fr.vxk E. Shaw conducts a blacksmith shop and is doing an extensive business. He also ileals in hoi-ses and farm implements. Tflo^iAS H. Smith conducts a wagon and repair shop anresent state of cixT-lization. An enormous aggregate of capital is represented by them, and the liusy village of Cherry Creek has not only proven a fruitful field for such institutions, but has also lieen favored with a representative of large experience and undoubted relialjility in that line of business. G. Frank Lapham started the Cherry Creek General Insurance Agency in 1S74. For two years prior to that Mr. Lapham canvassed f(3r the Provident Life and Trust Co. , of Philadelphia, and worked fire insurance as sort of a G. FRANK LAPHAM. side issue: lie tinally dinpiird life insurance and dr\-iited liis time wliolly to fire insurance, and continued the business alone until bSS4. On .January 1st of that year he sold a one-half interest to H. B. Aldrich of Conewango, who brought quite an aniciunt nf business into the agency from Cattaraugus County. The firm of Lajiham ^S: Aldrich i-ontinued for two years, doing a jirospenius l)usiness, when Mr. Lajiham iiurchased ^Ir. .Vldrich's interest, continuing alone until Xovemlier 1. bSSl), when be sold a liaU' interest tn .bibn C. Holmes of Little ^'a.lley, X. Y. This co-partnership existed until November 1, 1894, when ^Ir. Laiiham purchased the interest of Mr. Holmes, since which time Mr. Lapham has conducted the business. This agency has long lieen known for its promptness in the adjustment and payment of losses. Personally Mr. Lapham is too well known to need any special comment. He is a man of long experience in his line, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of the entire community. He married February 28, 1872, Miss Belle J. Tanner, daugh- ter of the late Revillo N. Tanner of Cherry Creek. L.\.UN'I)RY: There is nothing that affords more comfort to the average lady or gentleman than perfect laundr\- work and nothing that will give them such distress of mind as poorly lanndried linen. The present tlay is a day of advancement, and what would have satisfied a gentleman a few years ago would be insufficient today, and it therefore behooves us, if we would ki*ep up with the times, to have our clothing laundried in the most faultless and stylish manner, and this end it is necessary that we send them to a laundry that is in every way equijijKMl for good and fine work. 8uch a ])la( e we have in George F. Stevens' laundry. His machinery and appliances are of the newest and most improved kind. It is hardly necessary to state that the work done here is of the very best. A very extensive trade is the reward of care and skill, and our best people send their laundry work to lie done here. ]Mr. Stevens came here in July, 1899, but previously had Ijeen engaged in the business for a long time. He deserves the patronage controlled by liiiii. -Tames E. ]\I.\rtin deals in meats of all kinds. He keeps as good a country market as can \h_' found anvwhere. Georhe Kext deals in agricultural iniiilcments. He has built \\\t a good liusiness in farm machinery. RESIDENCE OF G. FRANK LAPHAM. FRANK R. POPE. Everybody who is anybody is interested in furniture. It is a prime necessity in ci%'ilized life. About the first thing thought of by a newly married couple, is that of furnishing a home, and it is safe to say, that the same question, variously modified comes' up every few years in life. The chief question at such time is "from whom shall I buy?" In this connection we draw special attention to the goods handled by our townsman F. R. Pope. Here may be found an endless variety of office and medium grade furniture, parlor, hall, and bed room suites, odd and fancy single iiieces, library and A FRANK R. POPE. kitchen furniture, mattresses, si)rings, fancy mckcrs. in fact, furniture of every description, products of the l)est known manufacturers in the country. Besides furniture he carries an excellent Ymv of crockery, dishes, fancy articles, etc., all of which are sold at reasonable ]irices. Mr. Pope is also a funeral directnr. Hr attends to everything in connection with the last sad rites of the dead, and is jiartieularly en Icnvest prices, aul be in turn at all times, quotes the lowest tei'ins tn ail |ivu'chasers. Mr. -biiiies is a gentleman of practical business metboils, well :ind favorably kiiuwii. lie is a native of this town, having been l»ini here on l'\'lii->i:ii-v 1. is.'iii. He niurried Miss STORE OF ROBERT JAMES. Adell DeLaney June 10, 1882, and win.) died June -!7, 1888. He has a dauuditer, Grace A. Mrs. G. S. Bolleh earries a full line of millinery goods. She has been in business four years and lias a trade to he jmiud cif. WiLLi.\^t Shattuck is also engaged in the meat business and a prduising trade is before liini. lie is a square dealer. No town in any part of the state has a lower tax rate than Cherry Creek. This is due to the economic habits of its citizens and the good management of its officials. Chekkv Creek will always be a tln'ifty village because she has the territory to support a village. Peijple go wliei'e there is life, and factories go where there ai'e people. LEMUEL P. "WOOD. Lemuel P. Wood was bom October U, 1807, in the town of Leon, Cattar- augus County. His father, Joseph F. ^^'ood, enHsted in 1861, and served in ]McClellan's army until disaljled by sickness when he was transferred to Carver Hospital in A\'ashinright man, straight forward in his business dealings and stands high in the estimation of Cherry Creek's best citizens. He was married to ]\Iahala Dye of Villenova, Novemlier 11, 1S77. They have two children, Lee H., born March 2-2, 1S79, and Audrey ribaicl, born Mav --'7, 1898. or There is not a vacant house speaks well for the town. No MORE intelligent class of farmers exist than those in the town of Cherry Creek. Sulistantial buildings and a, well-to-do condition mark their thrift and enterprise. nrsincss place in Cherry Creek. This Th li water from the Artesian wells here is jilentiful for ilomcstie use, cost but little, pure, and is as cold as ice in summer and winter. Peksoxs desiring to engage in truck farming will find no 1 letter land any- where than in and about Cherry Creek. There is excellent fishing in ami about Cherry Creek. Trout is plen- tiful in most of the streams. There is no doubt that a lirst class furniture factory would make money here. ADDISON BRONSON. ADDISON R. SMITH. Prolialily frw ai'ticlcs tli;it enter into daily consuinption arc so liard to ol)tain for [lurity and good c|(iality as are uniceries and j]riivisi()ns. In all places there are estalilishnients whose reputation for selling only ]>ure and superior troods is well known. Among the l)est known ulilie in the eaiia<-ity of jiriividinn- p,.,.],le with horses, carriaiies, and their respeetive uses, eanie to enjoy the confidence and respect in such measure as it is ditticult to eu\>\[r cdnvenience than his. SAMUEL E. YOUNG. Included in the e(iuipment of the trade are all kinds of turnouts, both for business and for pleasure purposes. :\Ir. Young is poi^ular and ^^•ell known for his business integrity, energy and success. He was 1 » irn in Arkwright, this county, March 17, 1861, and is a son of John II. Young, who was for years Postmaster at Burnhams, this county. He has been in the livery business most of the time since he was fifteen years of age and has a thorough knowledge of its minutest details. He came to Cherry Creek from Forest- %dlle April 8, 189.5. :Mr. Young was married to Miss :Mattie Rolph, of Stock ton, .Tune 12, 1884. LEWIS R MASTER. Lewis E. Master was bom in W'aterlou rdiinty, Canada, west, on Novem- ber 3, 1S42. He came to Cheny Creek in ^Nlay, ISSO, where he has since resided. His occupation is that of house, sign, and carriage painter. He became a citizen of the United States in 1882, since which time he has held several jiubHi- oftices of trust. For 18 months he was a trusted clerk in the Postofifice. He has collected the cemetery tax for five successive years, the corporation tax for three years; the school tax for four years; "has been attendance officer for three years. He was the tlrst police officer appointed when the \'illage was inc(irporaterv of the villaire, that we come in con- tact with some ostahlishments whose phenomenal success cause wonderment but when the cause is examined, it is usually found to l)e due to the fact that the proprietor undei^stands his l)usiness, its resources, its laliarvnths and its artifice. Apropros of the above remarks, is the drug store of Dr. Charles A. Shepard. The premises occupied are commodious, neat and well apjiointed. The store is elesrantly fitted \\\~) with hard wood fixtures, plate glass show cases while the front is adorned with a handsome soda water fountain, where ice cream, soda water, and other summer drinks are in constant demand and are supjdied during the season. A full line of drugs and chemicals are here carried, also everything in the line of druggists sundries, toilet articles, patent medicines, etc. The laborat(irv is under the supervision of ]\Ir. A. M. French, a registered ])harmacist, who fills orders and dispenses medicines with rare tact, accuracy and skill. This establishment is doing a splendid Ijusiness and is justly regarded as one of the best equipped and most modem and up-to-date drug stores in this section. It would be a credit to anv citv. SUCCESSFUL AGRICULTURALISTS. ^11 1'] dairy liiisines8 in conncctidn witli fariiiinu- luis assuiiU'd nianiindth |ii-ii|i(ii-tiiins in A\'est(n'n New York, ami riicrrv Creek in jiarticular lias l)ee(_)nie noted for its dairy |)roduets. Among the leadinir pro- ducers of this class in this town is Jerome B. Hhattnck, who was Ixirn here ilay '27. lx4\. His grandfather, Pliny Hhattuek, was one of the first st'ttler of the t went to Brant, where he ]>urchased a farm, which he tilled for two years, selling it and removing to Mllenova. In 1S57 he moved from ^'illenova to Hanover, -where he purchased a farm : two years thereafter he sold it and removed to Evans. From Evans he went to Angola where he remained for three years and from there to Cottage in 18(58. He moved from Cottage to Cherry Creek in October, 18(')7, ami ]iu)vliascil the (iriswold farm, now occujiieil by 11. C. 142 Martin. Since which time lie has owned a number (if fai'ms in this locality. One of Mr. Cookindiam's ways of makini;- money was to ]nnThase a farm, iiiilirnvc it and sell at a |iri)tit wliirh he invarialily >I)7. To tlicm were born two cliildrcn, Frank H., born June 8, 1854, and Addie, wife of Chaunccy Abbey, born August 25, 1858. He marreid for his eseond wife, Miss Lydia B. Grover, a si-hool teacher, who had taught 2(] terms of sdiool. August 1, FStiT. Mr. Cookinghani is a Republican, a mendier of the First Baptist Church, an enterprising farmer, goorl citizen and a courteous gentleman. I I. (il I RESIDENCE OF HIRAM W. COOKINGHAM. 143 FRANK H. COOKINGHAM. Frank H. Cookinghain ci)inl)ines inodLTii farniinfr with the inipdrtant adjunct of dairying; and stock raising, and sets an exaniiile worthy of emula- tion liv otlier agriculturists. He is a son of Hiram W. and I'linda Cooking- ham, horn in the tt)\vn of Brant, Erie County, this state, June 8, 1854. He came to Cherry Creek with his father in Octolier, 1867, where he has since resided. He was educated in the common schools and in early life lieiran active lahors on the farm. He now owns 150 acres of good land upon wliich he keeps a dairy of 75 head. In 1880 in eomj^any with his father FRANK H. COOKINGHAM. thev brought the first thoroughhred Ayshire cattle to this locality ; since which time they have made a specialty of breeding them. "\Mie never "Ayshire" is mentioned in "Western Ne'\\' York the name of Cookingham is prominently connected. Chautauijua County is known far and wide for the excellence of its dairy products, and the "Maple How Stock Farm," the home of the Cookinghams, has added much to its reputation, both for dairy goods and fine stock. For the past twenty yeears their herd has been well represented at all the in-ominent fairs, and won their share of the prizes; they have over 200 first ]n'ize ribl)ons, which have brought them many dollars. Besides stock raising and dairying ^Ir. Cookingham gives considerable attention to fruit 144 RESIDENCE OF FRANK H. COOKINGHAM. raising in liearing years an average of from s, 000 to 1U,U(JU bushels of apples are riased by them. In religion he is, as is also his wife a member of the Bajttist i-hnreh, in whieh he has been a deacon, and a trustee for many years. Politieally he is a Republican and has been assessor for a number of terms; he is also a member of the Grange. ^Ir. C'ookingham is a thorough enterj^ris- ing, i>rogressive farmer, always kind and cdnsiderate. He is regarded as BARN OF FRANK H. COOKINGHAM. 145 honest, straightforward and one of the foremost eitizens of the town. He was married to ^^liss XeUie J. Ahiatt of Cherry Creek Feljruary 10, 187ti. To them were liorn five daughters as follows: Ada R., born March 25, 1877; Lizzie J., horn March 5, 1879; Grace :\I.. Imrn May 13, 1886; Myrtle N., horn September 23, 1891, and Mary G., July lU, 1S94. JAMES G. CHAMPLIN. James G. Champlin, a highly mi)ral and enterprising citizen of Cherry Creek was born here August Kl. I.s.'i4. and is a son of Jesse B. and Marinda (Crandall) Champlin. His father was a higldy respected citizen of the town. JAMES G. CHAMPLIN AND FAMILY. James G. CJiamiJin was rcaivd in the town of Cherry Creek, was educated in the district schunl. and in 1877 \\r i>urchased and moved ui)on the farm which he n(]\v possesses, containing 75 acres. IIi> pi-imipal business is stock raising, making a specialty of sheep. He is alsn extensively engaged in the manu- facture of maple sugar and syrup. He tajjs annually 500 trees from which he makes 300 cans of excellent syru]i, besides some in cakes. ]\Ir. ClKUiqiliu has achieved an enviable rei)Xitation for his make of pure syru]) and sugar. His sugar always commands the highest market ]irice, for its ])urity and fiavor is unsurpassed. ^Ir. Champlin has all modrni utensils, mostly of his own design for sugar making. Hi' is a mndel uji-tn-date farmer and has manv tools and devices aVwut his jilace that those now engaged in agricultural ])Ursuits would do well tu ins])ect. Mr. (hamplin is a man whose cliaractcr is beyond reproach and who is usually ]iulilic spirited and enterprising. Any movement towards the imjirovement of the masses or the alleviation of suJfer- RESIDENCE AND BARN OF J. G. CHAMPLIN. ings of man kind is 8Ui'e tn roc-eive liis warm and cordial su|i|inrt. He wais married to ]\Ii!;raduatin!i from that institution, with lonor in a class of eight, June, 1^94. Entered the Fredimia State Normal PROF. BURDETTE PHILLIPS. the same year, graduating in the classical course .June, 1^97 — was president of the Epsilon Chapter of the Philolethean Society, spring of (97). Has held the position of superintendent and princijial of the High School at Allegany, Cattaraugus County, N. Y. , during the three jiast years with marked success. He has ever sliowu tireless energy in his work as a student and instructor, is- an incessant student, Lnfted with clear mind, a never failiiii;' mi'morv, and a remarkahle coniniand of lanfiuatie, toijether with the possession of great personal magnetism, we feel assin'e(l that he will attain success in the pro- fession he makes his life work. "The heights by great men reached and kc]it "\A'ere not attained by sudden' flight, But they while their ('omiianions slept, ^^'ere toiling U])ward in the night." — Longfellow. Ellington, N. Y., iMareh 1, liioi). Mrs. James Brooks. EARL J. HELMICK. Earl -J. Helmiek, one of the brightest and promising young men of Cherry Creek, was born in Ellington, Chautauqua County, February 16, 1876. He was educated at the Ellington High School and the Fredonia State Normal School. Mr. Helmiek began teaching when 17 years of age and has taught ever since, excepting two years while in Fredonia. ilr. Helmiek is well informed on current matters and deeply read in many Ijranehes of literature. In politics he is a Democrat ; when 23 years of age he was his ]iai1y's nominee for supervisor and ran many votes ahead of his ticket. ^Ir. Helmiek is a gentleman of commanding appearance, fine dress and comprehensive intellei-t; socially he is a favorite and entertaining. At present he is studyini;; for a lawver in the office of K. A. Hall, and has a Ijright future. PROF. LOUIS E. BOUTWELL. The sul)ject of this sketch is one of the bright and intelligent young nun of the Village of Cherry Creek that has gone forth as a representative of the place. Mr. Boutwell's ancestors came from Cornwell, England, to 8alem in IGI^O. His grandfather was an officer in the Revolutionary Army and his father was a veteran of the Civil \V:\v. Prof. Bnutwell was horn on the farm now owned l)y his father in this tii\\n, Xcivcmlier 11, l.S(59. His school rcmrd is suh- stantially as follows: He attcudcMl the Clu^rrv Creek school and uni(hiatcd from the Elementary Course in is'.io. He completed the Classical Normal Course in Fredonia in 1894, with French and German in addition to the regular W(ii-k. He also has a diplunia from the University of the State of PROF. LOUIS E. BOUTWELL, New York, conmionly known as the Regents. He was granted tlie degree of Ph. B. hy the Fenton Normal College in .January, 1900. Prof. Bout well began teaching imnu'diately after graduating from the Normal School and taught ten weeks at Conewango \'alley. After teaching for a time as suj)i)lv at Eden, N. Y. . he was elected jirincijjal of the same school hi 1 come will he written high uj) in fame's recortl. 351 One of the bright young men of Cherry Creek is Clair Gillette. Personally he is a pleasant person to meet and enjoys the confidence and esteem of the entire community. He was Ijorn here September 27, 1873, and received his education here and at the Fredonia Normal School. In 1888 he began clerking for G. W. Brown, which position he successfully filled for seven years, when he accepted a similar i)0sitii)n fur (t. (). Wilcox, where he remained for two years. He is now head salesman for tlie well known and pojiular grocery estal>lishment of A. R. Smith. To his sterling integrity and warm generous nature are due his success in life. He was married Noveml)er 15, liSSIU, to Miss Flora Pultz of Little Vallev. I "i '-flJ^ 1#i 1^' T FRANK H. MATTESON. Another young man that left Cherry Creek tn l>attle with life for himself is Frank II. Matteson, the suliject of this sketi'h. He \\as l)orn in the town of Cherry Creek, June 24, 186.5, and he has been a hustler since the day of his birth. At the present time he is in liusiness in the city of Buffalo, but his mind, heart, and sympathy is witli Cherry Creek. He is a Imsiness man and does business on Ijusiness princii)lcs. His father, as well as himself, are the owners of large landed interests in the city of Butfalo, and Mr. ]Mattesou is engaged mi)st of his time in looking after it. He is careful, iirudent, and a close financier. He has the confidence, respect, and esteem of all who know liim at liome and abmad. 152 HON. GEORGE H. FROST. EOlidE H. FROST is the sciund son of George N. and Jane M. Frost, ami a srrandsoii of the pitmeer, George H. Frost. He was lioni in Cherry Creek, Deceiii})er 15, 1850, and continued to live here, with the exception of a short interval while teaching in the Village of Keinicdy and reading law in the oiSce of John G. Record of Forestville, X. Y., initil he moved to Buffalo, in Novemlier, 1889. He was reared on his father's farm, attended district school, Ellington Union School, .Tanicstown T'nion School, taught school, HON. GEORGE H. FROST. read law, aihiiitted to the liar and coinnienecMl and continued the practice of his profession in his native town until his removal to Rutt'alo for a hroader field. He was a member of the Assemhly, representing tlie Second District of Chautau(iua County in the years IS.s; and 1SS8. In March, 1888, he was appointed a meml)er of Assembly Connnittee of five to ascertain and report the social, moral and industrial (iondition of the several tribes of Indians in the State. The committee made an exhaustive report to the Assembly •January 31, 1889, which is the standard of authority on sulijects considered. In 1889 he married Helen ]M. Perrin of Dayton, X'. Y. Hi' is now actively engaged in the practice of his profession at Butl'alo, X. "l". GEORGE O. WILCOX. A person who has done much for Cherry Creek is George 0. ^^'ik•ox, who was born in the town of Charlotte, this county, May 29, 1854. He was brought up on a farm, educated in the common schools, and came to Cherry Creek in ]March, ISSo. He purchased the stock of goods of R. N. Tanner, in what was then known as the Brigham l>lock, a small store 23x30, and enjoyed a good trade from the opening. The next fall he took a partner in the person of B. B. Simmons of Charlotte, who retired the next year. In 1887 he erected the c'ommodious residence which he now occu]>ies,' located on one of the most iileasant streets of the village — nearly ojiposite the Union Free School building. In 188S ^Ir. Wilcox in company with I. S. Benton built the Wilci.ix-Benton l)lock, which was burned August 15, 1889, and innnediatelv relmilt. It is now unc df the liest and busiest blocks in the GEORGE O. WILCOX. Village. -Mr. Wilcox is a very iiulilic-s]iirited citizen. He was instnuncntal in locating the tirst newspajier here, was an ardent sujipnrter nf incurpdi'ation and did nmch to secure our present elegant schocjl building. Mr. Wilcox has belli several important offices of trust. He has served as trustee of the Village and is at i)resent Justice of tlic Peace. On August 15, 1osition with the Carey Safe Co., of Biitfalo, whose faithful representative he now is. He travels extensively through the South and West and is one of their most valued salesmen. Mr. Decker is pulilic spirited and always reaily to aid any enterprise that will helji his home town. He is married and lias one daugh- ter, Floy. PETER L. DECKER. EDWIN C. BENTLEY. The name of Bentley has ever been iirominent in Cheriy Creek as pioneer, surveyor, and the man who gave the t(jwn its name. Our suliject, Edwin C. Bentley, has the honor and pleasure of tracing his lineage to this historical family. He is a son of Alexander and Jane (Cowan) Bentley, and was born February ■"), lS4i). His grandfather, Joshua Bentley, Jr., came from Step- hentown, Rensselaer County, this state, to l{:ilcry in ISOS, and thence to Cherry Creek, September 1, 181."). He was one of the corjis of surveyors that ran the lines in this part of the enmity ]irevious to its settlement. It was he also who gave the town its name. .Mr. Bentley (subject) is an engineer, which vocation he now follows, is foreman of the Engine Co., which jiosition he has held for a numljer of years. lie was married to Miss Emma 11. (li'iswold, June IS, ISTG. They have one son, Cyrus A. EDWIN C. BENTLEY. Cheury Cukek is a social Village and a chun to bring up a boy or a girl. 1S5 Vil and Z CARPENTER. Z Carpenter \vn< hurn in the town of Cherry Creek, May 13, 1847. For quite a period ^Ir. Carjienter was interested in eheese factory's with his father; and afterwards was enpiged in the hardware husiness. For a number of years he was a traveling salesman, which business he is now successfully engaged in. He has traveled extensively through the South and West and has a wide acquaintance. He has Ijeen Justice of the Peace of his native town and has held numerous i)Ositions of honor and trust. At ]iresent Mr. Carpen- ter is a resident of (iowanda, where is ^\■ife carries on a rnillinerv business. M i M Z CARPENTER. Mr. Car])enter married Miss Francis J. Bailey in l.S(3i), and to them have been born finu' children. Hcrliert and Carrie died in infancy: ^largaret is a gradu- ate of the State Norinnl School at Fredonia, and is a very successful teacher, now teaching at Little \'all('y : ]*]va, the youngest daughter, is now attending the High School at (iowanda. On the whole Mr. Carpenter's life has been a busy one. This place is untioulilrd by a leisure class. The stores of Cherry Creek are attraetive in aiijiearance and progressive m management. ''•*•*. eft ©CD CD ©cr BIOGRAPHY. C. 1>. WHEELER, as imich as any ntlici- nt our citizens, represents the lumbering interests of Cherrv Creek. For five or six years previous to 1SS4, he joliliecl in hnnlier, until the Cunil)erland Mill Co. was organized, of whivh he was the secretary and general manager, and did an extensive business for years. 'S]v. Wheeler's efforts have not been MRS. C. L. WHEELER. confined to lumljering alone, for he is cl(jsely identified in the business and finaneial interests of the town, and is also a large owner of real estate. He has been a prime mover in most of our public' improvements and in the estab- lishment of numerous business enterprises. Largely through his efforts and lal)ors the appropriation for draining the Conewango Swamp was secured. The entanglement the town was in, brought about liy its lionds, was unraveled by him and satisfactonly arranjieil. Tn this light he can be considered a pubUc benefactor. He is a liberal cdntributor to almost every local cause. Bnt outside of l)\isiness affairs Mr. W'liccler has attained an enviable promi- nenee in the field of politics. At present he is Postmaster of the Senate at All)any. He has been Supervisor of the town since 1X9(5, and has discharLred the duties of that dlfice to his eiinstituents in a most houdrable and (aHMlitahle manner. ^Ir. AMieeler has taken an active interest in political work, always figuring as a consistent and Tmcompronnsing Republican. He is eminently a self-maile man, and likr all sui'li men in the battle of life lie is absolutely without fear of consecjuences and will go to great lengths to assist or defend a friend, if he lielieves it to be right. To 1 lis foes he presents an uncompromising front, and his fricmls always know wliere "Let" Wheeli'r stands, conse(jucntly also know exactly wlu're to find him. His stoi'ling integrity, his just care for all interests connnittcd to him liave niaile liim deservedly populai-. Mr. W'herlcr was born in tliis town, Deceml.)er 8, 1852, and was niarricd to Miss Hannah Arnold, November 21, 1878. MRS. C. L. WHEELER. This laily is the wife of tiie supervisor of the town. She is a cultured, refined, and intelligent woman of pirepossessing appearance. She is ever ready to relieve the distressed anil aid those in nerd. Her (Tu-istian charactrr ami virtues make her a wonian that others might well emulate. She was mai-ricd to Mr. Wheeler, Novcmlur :.M, bS78. Two children have been born |o them —Clyde L., December liii, ISTD, and Mary, January 31, 1885. RICHARD C. BULLOCK. A son of licubcn A. and Nancy (Dciun-e) lUdlock. Avas bom February 10, 1847, in Cherry Creek. When only a boy of 17 he enlisted in the army January 5, 1864, in Co. K, Oth N. V.. Vol. Cav., 2nd brigade, 1st Div. Slici'idans Cav. C, and in due tinir was ])romoted to coriioral. .lunc \,. isi;4. he was injured near City Point by a horse falling on him. From July ;] until Septemlier 1 he was confined in the hospital at City Point and in the Citizens' Hospital at New York City: returnhig to his regiment he ]iarticii>ated in the famous Shenandoah Camiwign. The following are his battles: Wilder- ness, S])ottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Yellow Tavern, Travillion Station, Cedar Creek, I'ctersliurg and < )lil Cliurcb, rerciving his discharge July 17, ISlio, at Clouds Mills, Va. Again on F<'hruary 27, 1867, Mr. Bullock enlisted at Fondulac, Wis., in Co. ('., -".rd V. S. Heg. Inf., and following the fortunes of that regiment imti I FcKi'uai-y 25. IS70, receiving his disi-liarge at Ft. Larned, K:\. ^Ir. liuUcK'k once more returned home and resume(l his peaceful farm life. The lady whom he chose as his companion for life's journey was Ennna P.rown, the dallglitei- of llorace and bydia ( ^lyres) llrown. his wife. Tliey were married January 5, b'^71. at Cherry Creek. .Mr. Bullock was born December 25, 1852. in Cherry Creek. Four children were given to this union, Arilen 1... lilanehe .\. i deceased), Berniee F., ami Lawrence A. 158 Mr. Bullock is (inc of the inlhicntial :ind trusted meu of the town, lie luis heen Justice of the Peace, and is now commissioner of the C'onewango Swamp Drainage, and l'li Kent in th(> grist mill. After a time he purchased a, farm of !)(> acres, which he gave to his daughter, Mrs. C. L. Wheeler. This farm was afterward sold to Dr. Rood. In ISDl ANDREW J. ARNOLD. he moved to Marshalltown, Iowa, whia-e he now resides, a respox'ted and honored citizen. A\diilc Mi-. .Vniold li\rd in Chei'ry Creek he was a re]iresen- tative citizen, honest in his di^alings, failliftd to his friends, and couruge(.>us in his convictions. He was married in I'hodic M. Kent, daughter of the late George Kent, May I'T, ISoll. His wife died June 1(3, 1885. The offsjiring of this imi(;in was one child, Hannah D., horn Octoher 24, 18.")7. Cherry Creek is just the |ilacc to live an") he returned to the village where he passed in peaceful happy retirement the remainder of his declining years. Mrs. Frost was liorn in the State of Khoilc Island -lune 2o, 1803, and died at Cherry Creek ]\Iay "27, 1889, surviving him 17 years. Of their marriage twelve children were born. Francis S., January 15, 1821. She became the wife of Charles A. Sj^encer of Cherrv Creek, who vet survives her in the HOth year of his age. She died August 24,1893. Fidelia, :\Iay 11, 1823, and died March 27, 1S57. She became the wife of Judson Sheffield of Cherry Creek, who survived her until Fcliruary, 1900. Admiral, June, 19, 1825, and diecl in infancv. Geo. N., Octolier 21, lS2(i, now living in the Town of Cherry Creek, ituth Eliza, December 30, 1^21), and became the wife of Chandler Johnsiiu of Charlcitte. N. Y.,andlioth of whom are now living in Lowell, ^lichigan. Mary A., April 6, 1831, and ))ecame the wife of William Mount ;jf Cherry Creek and now lives with her husf)aud at Corry, Pennsyl\-ania. Sarah Enieline, December 22, 1833. Married Rev. "\Mlliam V. Edwards, and now resides with him in the Village of Kenmore, N. Y. Charles L., July 10. 1S3H, Died June 19, 1862. Lilis, January 4, 1838, became the wife of Alonzo Edwards, then of Ellington, now of Forestville, X. Y. Isbond H., August (), 1S41, and now living in Cherry Creek, X. Y. Isadore, January 23, 1S44, became the wife of AValter E. (4riswold of Charlotte, X. Y., and now living with her husl)and at Kenmore, X. Y. Helen J., October 15, 1851, liecame the wife of Cvrus A. Blount of Cherrv Creek, and died March 18, 1881. Mr. Frost was bom of Colonial ancestors at the time when the Revolutionary fathers, fresh from victorious fields were cementing the discordant states into a harmonious union into a lasting repul)lic. He personally knew many of the veterans of the Revolution. In his early boyhood days he learned from them and from his parents' lips the cause, and the story of the terriljle strug- gle hn- the equal rights of men. Into the very filler of his existence was born and bro>d an intense love of justice and of country and the eternal jn-inciple "that all men are created e([ual. " During his long and useful life, if malice he had at any time, it was hi the defense of these ]iinciples. For these ]irinciples he early enrolled himself as a volunteer soldier in the defense of his country, in the struggle of 1812, when but 17 years of age. He sutfered the hardships and dangers of a campaign and at the close of the war received an honorable discharge. He was a man of strong earnest conviction. Ho loved truth for its own sake and comliatted error wherever he found it. One might as well have attempted to stay the thunder1>olt as to attempt to stay his utterance of what he believed just. Human slavery disturlied the peace and threatened the (listrnction of the I'nion frmn its formation until the surrender of Lee at Appomattox Court House. It existed as a com- )iromise with erime. It jioisoned all the sources of power. To this crime aniliition bowed and jiolitirians, statesmen, judges and clergymen were ])arties. The real friend of humanity was denounced as an enemy of his country. From the time when ]Mr. Forst liecame old enough to take an interest in jniMic affairs, he was iincomproniisingly opposed to the institution of slavery. His entire heing revolted at this monster. No subject of i5ul>lic ct)ncern affected him nnjre intensely. He believed that this government fomided as it \vas on the ecjual rights of men could not long surx-ive with slavery. His opposition to it was outspoken, earnest, active. He denounced the Atherton Gag, advocated the ^^'illmot Pro\-isiou, strenuously opposed the Fugitive Slave Law, resisted the repeal of the ^lissouri C'ompronnse, fought the Lecomi)ton l'sur}iation and earnestly combatted the whole Kansas Neln-aska invasion. He Ijelieved xnth Mr. Seward in his appeal to the higher law written as Lord Broghan said by the finger of God in the hearts of men and deeply deplored the fact that Weljster in his -vain hope of reconciling the sections had fallen below that level. He early alUed himself with the Abolition party, in fact at a time when it reipiired no small degree of moral courage to take i>osition in the ranks of tliat despised political sect. His great opportunities for usefulness to the cause in his jioverty, in the wilderness of Western New York were small ('ompared to th(.)se of the leaders of the cause, l^ut he lielonged to, and for a long time was actively engaged in the services of the "Underground Railroad", so-called, and many a fugitive slave was assisted by him on his secret journey in his effort to escape liondage to Canada. In his house he sheltered and fed alike the traveler and the fugitive slave. His early educational advantages were limited to a few weeks of schooling. But he a\-ailed himself of e\-ery opijortunity afforded from the rugged school of experience to gain information and knowledge. His bump of commom sense was large, his judgment good, his heart generous and his conclusions always just. He was widely read in the current literature of his day and kept al)reast with pul)lic thought on all important cjuestions. He was a believer in the Christian religion and a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church. In this l^elief he was as sincere and earnest as in any of the most positive convictions of his life. He died October 5, 1872, at his house in the Milage situated just across the street west from where he settled, and is sleeping today in the shadow of a beautiful maple l>y the side of wife, children and grandchildren in the windowdess palace on the hill in full \-iew, from the site of his pioneer home and the home of his latest Ijerth. CHARLES A. SPENCER. Cliarlcs A. Si)encer was born in the dawn of the l!)th Century and is .still living in the full possession of his mental faculties, peacefully watching the last rays of its lieautiful golden sunset. The worlds greatest achieve- ments have been wrought within the ninety 3-ears of time measured to him l)y the flight of worlds. He first saw the light of day in the town of 'Westmoreland, Oneida County, N. Y. , June 80, 1810, near the town line of Rome. His grandfather Spencer started a settlement there which to this day is known as S]iencer Settlement. His father A. Spencer an only son, married Mary Royce, daugther of ^Mayor Royce of the to\\Ti of "Rome. They had five children, the oldest of whom is the subject of this sketch. His "father bought an improved farm in the town of Bergen, Genesee County, and went there without his family to harvest the grain and while thus engaged became ill of a fever, returned to his family in Spencer Settlement and died soon after. !Mr. Spencer learned the trade of a tanner and shoemaker and after the death of his father he went as far west as Chagrin Falls, Ohio, in search of a suitable location to establish himself and brother in the tannerv business. That was t\\e year of the threat cholera scare and he found the settlers there much disturljcd l)y the fear of cholera and threatened attack Ijy the Indians, liesides he found no hemlock timljer there from which to secure the necessary bark for use in the tannery Ijusiness. Journeying home- ward he met Closes Ferrin, in Jamestown, who induced him to come to Cherry Creek and after due consideration he and his brother William purchased a small tannery located in the Village and innnmediately commenced its oper- ation. That was in the year 1832, since which time his home has been con- tinually in the town. lie conducted his tannery business with great energy and marked business aliility for a number of years, finally dis])Osing of his interest for a considera- tion which netted him a handsome result for his investment and labor. This he wisely invested in real estate in and altout the \'illage and town which he superintended and assisted in tilling. In 1S40 he married Frances S. Frost, a daughter of Geo. H. Frost. She died August 24, 1893. There were five children born to them. Frances, now deceased, who liecame the wife of Mehdn H. Blount, Adelaid, now Mrs. Darwin M. Saunders of Kenmore, N. Y. , Charles D., of Cherry Creek, George W. of Oklahoma and Park M., deceased. He represented his town on the board of Supervisors in the years 1836-7 and was a Justice of the Peace of the town for nearly thirty years and County Superintendent of the Poor for over 21 years. He exercised tlie duties of Justice of the Peace in the true sense that "truth is the summit of lieing and justice its appUcation to human ailairs." He was in most instances judge and counsel for both the would-be litigants and an anncable settlement under his wise and just counsel was usually reached be- fore litigation commenced. His duties while Superintendent of the Poor were exacting and occupied most of his time, but his long continuey W. ]\I. Corbet t. Rev. Bliss C. Willoughby was born in 1S(I(;, ordained as a minister in 1841. Pastor of Bajjtist Church here in 1S42-43. Now a resident of Piandolph, N. Y. , and aged 94 years, James Battles and Rachael (Hadley) Battles were married June (>, 1819. James Battles died June 30, 1886, aged 91 years and 6 months. Rachel (Hadley) Battles died [NLirch ID, 1887, aged 89 years and two months. The Butfalo & Jamestown Railroad was built in 1S74-75. The first passenger train was run over the road from Buffalo to Jamestown. October 17, 1875. Eugene Haynes was the engineer and Oliver P. Bond, conductor. The name has since been changed to the Butt'alo tl' Southwestern Railroad. Mrs. Amelia (Bronson) Essex. Lucy (Essex) Franklin. Mrs. Charlotte Bronson Great grandmother. Grandmother. Great-great-grandmother. Grace I Franklin I Wilkinson. Mother. Harold Wilkinson. FIVE GENERATIONS. that that t-here alive. The iiortrait shows Mrs. Charlotte Bronson, great great grandmother, horn .July '2'2, 1S12; Amelia (Bronson) Essex, great grandmother, horn January 8, ISoli: Luey (Essex) Franklin, grandmother, horn April 20, 18.57; Grace (Frankhn) 'Wilkinson, niotlier, horn November 2, 1879: Harold Wilkinson, son, horn August 13, 1897. Charlotte Bronson was born at what is now known as AA'alworth, ^^'ayne County, N. Y., and came to Cherry Creek when she was but twenty years of age. She was married to Horace Bronson, March 2, 1831. ]Mr. Bronson died September 2, 1868. She is the mother of twelve children, viz. : Adeline, Addison, and James, who died in infancy ; Marilla, wife of the late "\Mlliam Morian; she dieil July 14, l'^99; Amelia, wife of Henry Essex, now residing at Forestville, N. Y. ; Frank, who died at Suffold. Va., Felx 26, 1864; Oscar, who died at Walworth, Mav, 1868; Mary, wife or]iood giving it the name it bears to this day. ''Later on and after many newcomers liad settled here a tragedv took place wliK-h helped to fix the name. .James Battles Hved on a farm iii this neigh- Ijorhood. Cornelius Lynch worked for him. Battles had a son, Martin l)v name. _ Young Battles and Lynch fell in love with the same girl, and a nood deal of liad blood wa.s engendered lietween them. One morning Lynch ^vas found in a dying condition in Battles' barn. It was supjiosed he liad fallen from a swing. On the morning in (juestion Lvnch got uj) liefore any one in the house. Shortly after he was followed liv Battles, and the two went to the bain to do the chores. \\'hen Lynch was found Battles was not in sight. A doctor was iirocured as hastily as possibl(\ He decided that Lvnch had been beaten to death. By this time Battles had returned to the house and he acted m such an excited manner that he was arrested. An inquest was held and young Battles was declared liy the jury to know something about the case. Sulisequently he was tried, found guilty and, under a law then in force, sen- tenced to one year's imprisonment, at the exjiiration of which time he was to be hanged. The case was taken to the Supreme Court. This tribunal de- c-ideil that the sentence was unconstitutional and Battles was released. "This case helped to fix the name on our neighborhood and thoutrh we are I'v no means deserving of it proliably it will remain for some generations vet to come. ' •' • Ariche McLean in Buffalo Sunday Courier. 175 -I& A STANDING OFFER! The citizens of Cherry Creek will give any Honest Re- putalile ^lanufaeturing firm with a paying Inisiness and cniploying 2o operatives and iqiwards, $1,000 to So, 000 in cash to locate permanently in Cherry Creek. This is no " Muff" but an honest offer. Xo ]ilaee in the United States can offer hetter inducements to manufacturers than Cherry Creek. Excellent building sites can be obtained at reasonable figures; w 1 and coal are bcith sujijilied rlicaplv: thei'c is an abundance nf good water and water power; shipping facilities are good and living exiuiises small. ^Markets are accessiljle and freight rates low. In lirief Cherry Creek's advantages to manufacturers are cheap sites, cheap fveJ, tow taxes, excellent water, fair la/mr, good school, good churches, good residence place, good home market, and good /shipping facilities. For further infor- mation connuunicate with Cherry Creek's Board of Trade. ^ IS? IN CONCLUSION. I'^l-'t )|;|'] Icavini;- the work in wliicli F luivc fur tlic pas^t two iiicinth^ - Imcu sij L-ariK'stly engaged, I dcsii'c again tn return thanks to all ■'y I \\liii have SI) kindly aiiled uie in the effort to jiruduee a book, which L^' I confidently hope will prove of value to its possessors. Those wlio have furnished information, historical or otherwise, for its pages, have my sjH'cial thanks, while those who liave peeuniarly aided mc in the way of write-ups will. 1 tru.st, receive liheral henetit as the legitimate fruits thereof. Suhscrihers for the work it is lioped may find much that is new, instructive, and valuahle. It is one of the eliief purposes of this work to set forth the advantages of Cherry Creek .as a most desirable place to locate manufacturing industries, a place of residence, and an ideal spot generally. I have given as comjiK'te an account as ]iossil)le (if the princi]ial events, relating to the early settlement and its history, bi'inging it down to the present, showing how and Ity whom the business of tlie actual present is Ijeing done. The ])ictnres ui several of the ]iioneer n^sidents were secured at considerable tniuble and expense. I useil every nu'ans ]iossible to obtain jiictures of .loseph ^I. Kent, the first settler, and .Joshua Bentley, the man who gave the town its name: but was unsuccessful. They in-ol)ably never had ])ietures taken. Tlie history of the pioneer period of the tarticipated in its leading events, some, it may l:)e, not ilis- tinguished beyond the ordinai'y walks of life, but all are worthy citizens. Biography often most vividly presents historical facts. It has been well said that: "Biography is history by induction." Tlie real history of a town is the history of its ])eople, their fortunes, conditions and customs, the connnon |ieople. their mental and moral status ai'i' what gives it its character and mould its destinies. History therefore is made up of the liiograjihies of the masses, anil is best expressed in tlie life-records of its energetic and enter])ris- iug citizens. The facts contained in these biographical sketches, it is believed, will have their value hereafter, in permanently jireserving the records of leading citizens, and furnishing valuable data for its future history. .Vs a whole it is a, fairly good history of the past and present of Cherry Creek. At some future time I am in ho[ies to serve you in a similar undertaking, when I will endeavor to do better. Sincerelv, The photography required for the production of most of the pictures in this book is the work of our townsman, B. J. Grtswold. The engravings were made by the Electric City Engraving Co. of Buffalo. The book 7vas printed by G. M. Hausauer, Caxton Building, Buffalo. CONTENTS. PORTRAITS AND SKETCHES. PAGE Allen, M 77, 120, 121 Arnokl, A. J 159 Benton, I. S 7+, 75 Blaisdell, Wni. S 60, 61 Blaisdell, Stephen 20, 171 Bacon, S. j 56, 57 Bacon, Arlie Z 57 Bacon, The 56 Bullock, R. C 37, 158 Bullock, A. L 80, 81 Boutwell, L. E 150, 151 Bentlcv, D. T 91 Boiler." G. S 134 Brown, G. \V 66, 67 Bronson, A 131 Bentlev, E. C 155 Battles, James 28 Bentlev, Alex 23 Bronson, Mrs. Charlotte 174, 175 Crissev, E. B 95, 96, 97, 114 Clark, J. L 54, 55, 56 Clark, A.J 54, 56 Curtiss, A. H 10, 98, 100 Curtis, J. H 72, 73 Curtis, E. W 81, 82 Carr, T. B 70, 71 Carr, James 21, 171 Cookingham, H. W 142, 143 Cookinghara, F. H 144, 145, 146 Champlin, j. G :...146, 147 Chanii)lin, Mrs. J. G 146 Carter, Clara A 50, 52 Crofoot.J. M 50,52 Cowlcs. Bertha A 50, 53 Carpenter, Z 156 Carpenter, W. C 167, 168 Deleniater, C. H 113, 114 Dennison. Rev. D. A 38, 42 Decker, P. L 155 DeLanev, John 117, 118 Edwards, "C. L 115, 116 Estev, Rev. E. A 45 Frost, G. N 68, 69, 70 Frost, Geo. H 18, 163, 164, 165 Frost, Hon. G. H 153 Ferrin, S. A 30, 160 Griswold. B. J 127 Grover, Seth 24 Gillette, N. C 151, 152 Green, Hon. C. B 25, 171 Hoag, Ada C 50, 53 Hall, R. A 78, 79 Hadlev, Rachel 28 Helmick, E. J 149 Ingalls, Jared 26, 168 James, Robt 103, 128, 129 I Kent, G. S 73, 74 Kent, Jos 29, 171 Kent, Lvdia 22 Lapham', G. F 124, 125 Lake, Nora B 96, 97 Martin, G. L 122 Mount, C. A 34, 160, 161 Master, L. E 138 Matteson, James 64 Matteson, F. H 152 Mason, .Mvrtle J 50, 52 Metz, Alice M....' 50, 52 Morian, \Vm 161 Newton, Jasper H 63, 64 Phillips, \Vm. 1 105, 106, 107, 108 Phillips, B 148, 149 Parsons, R. W 58, 59 Pope, F. R 126, 127 Price, Dr. C. A 108 Price, John 170, 171 Reade, E. B 116. 117 Reade, W. T 92, 93, 94 Reade, C. T 62 Rood, G. W 59, 60 Shattuck, F.J 10, 33, 111, 112, 113 Smith, A. R 76, 132, 133 Smith, Rev. J. W 65, 66 Smith, C. S 93, 94 Shepard, Dr. C. A 11, 82, 83, 139 Shepardson, W. E 118, 119 Stetson, \V. F 76, 100, 101, 102 Shepard, H. N 135, 136 Shepard, C. S 109, 110 Shattuck, J. B 140, 141, 142 Shattuck, "Mrs. Arav A 169 Shattuck. L. E .". 168, 169 Saflford, H. E 123 Spencer, C. A 39, 165, 166, 167 Tarbox, C. 79 Vinton, S 162 Wheeler. C. L 8, 11, 27, 157, 158 Wheeler, James D 27, 168 Wood, L. P 130, 131 Willoughbv, Rev. B. C 42 Wilkinson. Rev. A. B 40 Wilcox, G. 77, 154 Wheeler. Mrs. C. L 157, 158 Young, S. E 136, 137 OTHER MATTER AND ILLUSTRATIONS. Artesian Wells 131 Agriculturists, Successful 1-10—147 Acknowledgments ITS Amateur Artists 1 10 Annis, Alpha lOH Anecdotes 15, 17 A. 0. U. \V 88, 90 Board of Trade 36 Brush and Pencil 38 Band 57 Bar, The 78 Business Interests 11 1 — 139 Barnes. C. E 119 Boiler, Mrs. G. S 129 Biography 157, 173 C herr Y C reek — Poem 4 Cherry Creek— Views 6, 12, 13 Cherr\' Creek — How Named 9 Curious Rocks 16, 17 Churches, M. E 40, 41. 42, 110 Baptist 42, 43,44 Free Baptist 44, 45,46 Christian 46 Cemetery 46, 47 Churches, Prosperous 64 Canning Factory 98, 99, 100 Cheese Factorv 102 Chase, M. S ". 102 Cherry Creek Roller Mill 103, 104 Choirs 133 Conclusion 177 Descriptive of Cherry Creek 9, 12 Depot " 35 Enterprise 83 Educational 120 Fire Department 47 Frost, C. L 94 Furniture Factorv 131 Growth of the Village 34-35 Grange 85, 88 G. A. K. 88 Generations, Five 174, 175 Historical IS, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Hotels 55, 56, 57 Hess. C. E 102 Hines, Geo 103 Historical Condensations 172, 173 Ingalls, Jared 120 Journalism 38, 39 PAGE Kelle, Geo 103 Kent, Geo 125 Ladies 38 Lodges 84, 91 L. O. T. M 90 Lainidrv 12.5 Masonic 84, 86 Maccabees 90 Manufacturing 98, 104, 110 Martin, J. E 125 Newspaper 47, 92, 93 Original Purchases 29 Old Watering Trough 15 Old Time Wedding... 28 Odd Fellows 86, 88, ,89 Promising Young Men 148 — 152 Prosperity 133, 134 Preface 6 Postoffice 37 Population 64 Physician 82, 108 Protected Home Circle 90 Peters, James ...102 Pioneer Residents 163 — 171 Reminiscenses 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 Railroad Facilities 35 Residence Place. 36 Recreation 36 Scenic Attractions 14, 15 Supervisors of Cherry Creek 30 Soldiers' Monument 32 School Building 48 " Faculty 49 School 50, 51, 52 District Trustees 53 Society 53 Successful Citizens 58 — 73 Sons of Veterans 87, 90 Smith, H. F 121 Shaw, F. K 122 Smith, T. II '. 122 Shattuck, Wm 129 Standing Ofter 176 Telephone 38 Tax Rate 129 View on Cherry Creek 14 War Record....! 31, 32 W. C. T. U 91 Wilcox-Benton Block 9a ^cLj, ^^. '6', '^.^