BROCKWAY-DUNBAR WEDDING

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, June 17, 1887.

A Serious Charge.

   Last week, Lottie Price, of this place, procured the arrest of William Bates, of Homer, on the charge of bastardy. Bates was arrested in Homer by officer Miller, and taken before Justice Bouton and his examination adjourned to June 24th. The girl claims that Bates affected her ruin under the promise of marriage. He works in Brockway's shops in Homer, and is twenty-two years of age. The girl is about the same age. She was recently in Philadelphia, where it was claimed she caused the arrest of her father on the charge of abandoning herself and her blind mother, some two years ago. They were at the same time residents of this village.

Brockway-Dunbar Wedding.

   A large company of invited guests assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Dunbar on Elm street on Wednesday afternoon, to witness the marriage of their daughter Leffingwell to Mr. Geo. A. Brockway of Homer. The wedding presents were many and all were not only elegant but expensive. The wedding feast that followed was all that could be desired and everything passed off in a pleasant manner.

   The bride is one of Cortland's most beautiful and accomplished young ladies, and the groom is a leading business man of Homer. The many friends of the young couple wish them a future of unalloyed happiness.
    [Two years later in 1889, George Brockway, at age 26, took control of Brockway Carriage Works from his father, W. N. Brockway. In 1909 George manufactured delivery wagons, and in 1910 he made trucks. The Brockway Motor Truck Company was incorporated in 1912. See links at bottom of page.—CC editor.]

   [In the year 1875 W.N. Brockway began the manufacture of platform spring wagons in Homer, in a building opposite the foundry at the southern end of the village. The first year about fifty wagons were turned out and an equal number of buggies. Under good management the business rapidly increased, until it is one of the most prominent industries of the place. Several large new buildings have been erected, nearer the center of the village, and a fifty horse power engine furnishes motive power for the establishment. The blacksmith shop has twelve fires, is 160 by 30 feet and employs 40 men in ironing the wagons. About 150 men are employed and 2,500 excellent vehicles are turned out annually.--Smith’s History of Cortland County 1885.] 

HERE AND THERE.

   E. F. Knight has been appointed postmaster of South Cortland.

   400 pounds of pure beeswax for sale at Brown & Maybury's, the druggists.

   The pipes for the extension of the Water Company's mains are being delivered.

   Did you know that the Legislature had made it a misdemeanor to harbor or feed a sparrow?

   The cars run over seven head of cattle belonging to Nelson Keller, of Cuyler, a few days since.

   The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held in the parlors of the Congregational church on Saturday next, at 3 P. M.

   A night blooming cereus, with four large blossoms in W. H. Randall's greenhouse, attracted much attention last Friday evening.

   Mr. Parsons, who has charge of the new directory for this village, informs us that it is in press and will be delivered in a few days.

   Johnny Corcoran, a nine year old lad of this place, was sentenced to the State Industrial School at Rochester, by Justice Bouton, on Saturday last.

   Irving Westcott, a brakeman on the Southern Central road, had his right hand partly crushed while coupling cars at Harford, last week Wednesday.

   The corner stone of the new Grace church will be laid with appropriate ceremony by Bishop Huntington, on Saturday next, June 18th, at 3 P. M. The public are cordially invited to be present.

   The American Steam Boiler Insurance Company paid the Hitchcock Company, of this place, $7,000 last week, which was the full amount of their insurance on the exploded boiler and fixtures.

   Editor Clark [Cortland Standard] has lately come in possession of a bicycle. He has employed Harry Gray to tame it, and when thoroughly broken the editor will mount it and start on a collecting tour through the county. Look out for him.

   The by-laws of Marathon prohibit peddling in that village without first procuring a license. The trustees are enforcing the law to the letter, and have commenced a suit to recover the penalty of $50 against Mr. Bailey, the driver of a tea cart from this place.

   There were five contestants for the Cornell scholarship from this county, viz.: Thos. McElroy, Lena Edwards and Mary Morris of Cortlandvllle, and Mr. Chollar of Homer, and Mr. Earl B. Lovell, of Marathon. The certificate was awarded to the latter.

   The new fire escape law provides that every hotel over two stories in height must have in every room above the first floor, a rope securely fastened and available for instant use in case of fire. The rope should be made fast to the top of the window. These life savers must be in position by the first of July; and every violation of the statute is punishable by a fine of $150.

   Among the many missiles thrown promiscuously about by the recent boiler explosion was a big plank some ten feet long, one foot wide and two inches thick, which landed near the kitchen window of one of Mrs. Mahan's houses on North Greenbush St., while the occupant was busy doing her week’s washing. It ''dislocated” a big organ box nearby, and thoroughly frightened the inmate of the house, but injured nobody.

   L. R. Hopkins has the contract for building the Ballard and Wickwire stores on Railroad street.

   The owners of the Howe Ventilating Stove are endeavoring to organize a stock company for the manufacture of their stoves in this place. If the project is a success they will occupy the building soon to be vacated by the Sanford Fork & Tool Company.

   Professor McLaws, well known in this county as one of the best horse trainers in the country, was so severely bitten on his hand at Groton, last Sunday, by his black stallion, that it is feared that amputation will be necessary. The brute has already killed two men, and is known as the "Maneater.''

   Hugh Duffy and C. F. Wickwire, of this place, examined the boiler of the village [fire department] steamer a day or two since and pronounced it unsafe. It will be sent to Seneca Falls, where a new boiler will be put in. Mr. Duffy very generously offered the village the free use of the Wagon Company's steamer during the interim.

   Mr. Albert Allen, formerly superintendent of the Syracuse & Chenango Valley railroad, has been appointed General Superintendent of the Elmira, Cortland & Northern road, with offices at Elmira. The appointment took effect Wednesday. Mr. Allen is a first-class railroad man, and the E. C. & N. is fortunate in being able to secure his services.

   Mr. Adolphus Horton, while engaged in doing some work in the Hitchcock cutter factory, last Wednesday P. M., received a severe though not dangerous wound above the eye from a piece of steel which flew up and hit him. A couple of his shopmates helped him to his boarding place on Greenbush St., where he was attended by Dr. Nash. The young man hailed from Greene, and had been in the employ of the Hitchcock Manufacturing Co. for some time.

   Gates & Gage, of Cortland, N. Y., agents for the U. S. Wind Engine & Pump Co., of Batavia, Ill., have just erected one of their ten foot self regulating wind mills for pumping water on the farm owned by R. D. Benedict, five miles west of Cortland. Mr. Benedict has had three solid wheels blow to pieces within one year after erection on his farm, hence he decided to have a sectional self regulating Halladay mill. The mill is doing fine work, and Mr. Benedict expresses himself well pleased with it in every respect.

   Some weeks since Mrs. Solomon Sager, of this place, accused one George Sullivan, an employee of the E. C. & N. with assaulting her during her husband's absence from home. A warrant was issued, but Sullivan had gone to Cazenovia, where he was arrested for intoxication and sentenced to the Onondaga Penitentiary for 30 days. A few days since his term expired and he was delivered over to Sheriff Van Hoesen, of this place. He was arraigned before Justice Squires, last Monday, and his examination set down for June 20th.

   Vesta Lodge, International Order of Odd Fellows, of this village, have made arrangements for a grand excursion to Sylvan Beach, at the head of Oneida Lake, July 4th. Train will leave this place at 7:00 A. M., Lorings 7:11, East Homer 7:22, Truxton 7:37, Cuyler 7:52, DeRuyter 8:05, Cazenovia 8:44, arriving at the place of destination at 9:55. Returning, the train will not leave until after the fire-works in the evening. Fare for the round trip at any point on the line between this place and DeRuyter, $1.25. Beyond that point, $1.00. Sylvan Beach is one of the most popular pleasure resorts to be found anywhere, and the boys are sparing no pains to make the trip a delightful one to all. Brass bands and an excellent orchestra have been engaged to furnish music for the occasion.

The Power of Coroners.

   Gov. Hill has signed a bill restoring to the coroners their old powers as police magistrates. In old times a coroner could confidently consider himself one of the biggest men in town. His warrant had to be respected by the highest and the lowest. He could cause the arrest, examination, commitment or release of anyone suspected of being concerned in any crime. 
   By an oversight when the Criminal Code was revised the coroners were omitted  from the list of those having power as committing magistrates, and since 1881, when the Code went into effect, there has been much trouble and confusion arising from that omission. 
   The new bill gives the coroners full power to arrest, commit and discharge prisoners. Heretofore the coroner, who is usually the first official to be called in a case of killing or serious wounding, had no authority to issue an order of arrest, and on examination into a case he had no power to commit a prisoner, no matter how clearly the evidence pointed to his guilt, or to release one that was proven entirely innocent.

DECAPITATED AT UTICA.

Inventor Sherman of Oneida Killed and Conductor Blackburn Mangled

by a R. W. & O. Train.

   ROME, June 12.— In the Central railroad freight yard at Utica at noon yesterday, Warren B. Sherman, of Oneida, aged 55 years, inventor of the Sherman patent automatic railway signal, had his head cut off by the cars. Freight Conductor Blackburn of Schenectady who, with others, was examining the switch, had his left leg so badly crushed that amputation will be necessary. Mr. Sherman had just perfected his signal and obtained leave from the railroad authorities to try it on the road. The men stepped from one track to another to avoid the Central cheese train and were struck by a Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburgh train that was being backed along the track.

Frances Willard

W. C. T. U.

   The ninth regular convention of the Cortland Co., W. C. T. U., met with the Solon [chapter at the Baptist church of that place], June 8, 1887. Mrs. [Maria] Bingham conducted the devotional exercises: reading of the wanderings of the Israelites—comparing them to the temperance host who may, if they will but look up, see the pillar of fire and cloud, and by it be led to Canaan.

   The committee on credentials was appointed from the Y. W. C. T. U.'s of Cortland— Miss Johnson of the Willard and Miss McElhiny of the Alpha. An address of welcome was given Mrs. G. B. Burgess, and the response by Miss Eva Spencer.

   The noontide hour of prayer was observed, Miss. M. E. Ranney taking charge.

   The devotional exercises in the afternoon were conducted by Mrs. Mary J. Warner, Vice Pres. State W. C. T. U., who gave a bible reading from Rom. 12, 1.

   The reports of department work were read and accepted. Mrs. Collins suggested that the temperance people hold a picnic at Trout Ponds, Fourth of July, and show that they can enjoy themselves without indulging in that which would degrade them.

   The exercises of the Solon Band of Hope were very pleasing. Miss Stacy and Mrs. Twiss sang a duet. A paper on the "Alpha Y of Cortland" was read by Miss Kittie Johnson. The “Willard Y" was represented by Miss Bell Waters who read an original article on Miss Frances Willard. Miss Mason made a statement in regard to the freight rates to the South and West on packages sent to the amendment states. On a suggestion of Mrs. Weaver the convention raised $25.00 and made their president Mrs. Viele a life member of the W. C. T. U.

   In the evening Mrs. Rev. W. Carter conducted the devotional exercises. The Truxton Band of Hope sung some "marching songs" and gave excellent recitations. Mrs. Mary J. Warner gave an address from "The Lord gave the word." It was an earnest appeal to the W. C. T U. workers to remember the source of their strength; urging a closer union of religion and temperance work. The speaker dwelt at length upon the White Cross movement, showing the influence of purity of life upon not only the individual but upon his children. It was marked by religious feeling and the effect upon the audience was magnetic.

   Convention then adjourned.

HATTIE STACY, Rec. Sec.

The Banks—Saturday Half-Holidays.

   Some of the most eminent Bank Attorneys of this State have advised the officers and directors thereof that they will incur risks of litigation and loss if they keep their banks open and do business on Saturday afternoons, that is to say, on the Saturday half holidays created by the recent half holiday law. In view of this advice and the risks to be incurred, the Directors and Trustees of all the Banks in this village having conferred together have unanimously agreed to close all the Banks in this place hereafter promptly at 12 o'clock noon on every Saturday, beginning on Saturday of this week, June 18th, inst. Therefore notice is hereby given to the public having banking business to transact on Saturdays that such business will necessarily have to be completed before 12 o'clock noon, as the banks will at that hour be promptly closed. Dated Cortland, N. Y., June 13, 1887.

   Samuel Keator, Pres. First National Bank of Cortland.

   E. Keator, Cashier First National Bank of Cortland.

   Wesley Hooker, Pres. The National Bank of Cortland.

   Chas. E. Selover, Cashier The National Bank of Cortland.

   Fitz Boynton, Pres. 2d National Bank of Cortland.

   E. D. Barker, Cashier 2d National Bank of Cortland.

   C. P. Walrad, Treas. Cortland Savings Bank.

   Benj. L. Webb, Sec'y Cortland Savings Bank.

Personals.

   Hon. Wm. Clark and daughters, of Denver, Col., are visiting with Hon. W. H. Clark on Prospect street.

   C. A. Lowell, inventor of Lowell's adjustable vehicle brake, has made arrangements with the Excelsior Top company of Cortland, to handle his invention, and will move to that place to take charge of the manufacture. We regret to have him leave, as he is a good citizen and skillful mechanic.—Marathon Independent.

 

 

Recommended:

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George A. Brockway: http://www.geni.com/people/George-Brockway/6000000013185294699  
Frances Willard: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Willard_(suffragist)