DEATH OF ATTORNEY JOHN S. BARBER

The Cortland Democrat, Friday, March 9, 1888.

Death of John S. Barber.

   The death of John S. Barber which occurred at his residence on Groton Avenue last Friday evening removes one whose interests have been closely identified with those of Cortland for the past thirty years. Early last fall he was taken seriously ill and for a long time his physicians despaired of saving his life. But be lingered on supported by his magnificent constitution and the watchful care given him until last Friday evening, when, silently and painlessly, the end came.

   In the death of Mr. Barber the town loses one of its most earnest, progressive, public-spirited citizens, and the profession to which he belonged, an honored member. He was at the time of his decease a member of Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co. and although he had not been able, for some years past, to be present when the company was on duty, he would not allow his name to be placed on the retired list.

   The funeral services were held at Grace church Sunday afternoon, the pastor, Rev. John Arthur, officiating. The ceremonies were conducted by the Old Fellows of which order he was a member. He was sixty-three years old.

   At a meeting of the members of the Cortland County Bar, held in the Surrogate's office on March 3, 1888, at 7:30 P. M., to take action in regard to the death of John S. Barber, Esq., which had occurred on the preceding day, Hon. S. S. Knox was elected chairman, and Henry A. Dickinson secretary. Judge A. P. Smith, Hon. R. H. Duell and Joseph E. Eggleston, Esq., were appointed a committee on resolutions and reported the following which were unanimously adopted:

   WHEREAS, The Supreme Judge of the Universe, has issued his mandate for the removal of John S. Barber, Esq., a member of the Cortland County Bar, and

   WHEREAS, It is deemed fit and proper that the surviving members give expression to their feelings on this occasion, therefore

   Resolved, That in the loss of Mr. Barber, this community, as well as the bar, has been deprived of an honorable, kindhearted and useful member, and although his death was not unexpected, yet now that it has come, we realize most keenly our loss.

   Resolved, That while at the Bar in active practice, the career of the deceased was honorable and painstaking, and many a client will remember with gratitude, the care with which his interests were guarded and protected.

   Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the wife thus deprived of an indulgent husband, and the family and large circle of friends deprived of his genial companionship.

   Resolved, That the secretary of this meeting be instructed to furnish a copy of the proceedings of this meeting including these resolutions, to the widow of the deceased; and also that he furnish a copy to the village papers with a request to publish the same.

   Fitting remarks were made upon the resolutions by Judge Smith, Mr. Eggleston, Judge Duell, Mr. Sands, Mr. Tuttle, Mr. Hollenbeck and Judge Knox, all testifying to Mr. Barber's soundness as a lawyer, his high idea of the honor and dignity of the profession and his never failing courtesy toward all its members, and touching also upon his virtues as a citizen and his many excellent qualities of heart and mind.

   On motion of Mr. Eggleston, it was unanimously resolved, that as a tribute of respect to the memory of Mr. Barber, the members the bar attend his funeral in a body, upon which the meeting was adjourned.

Hotel Brunswick was located on Main Street next door to the bank (Main St. and Court St.)

HERE AND THERE.

   The fall [county] fair is to he held Sept. 10, 11, 12 and 13.

   The town of Dryden offers a reward of $700 for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Paul Layton.[The murderer was never found and brought to justic--CC editor.]

   Burt Kinney, the well known ball player, of Truxton, has signed with the Elmira club and will play right field.

   In this issue of the DEMOCRAT will be found a report of the [itemized] receipts and expenditures of the village during the past year.

   The Board of Supervisors have rented Taylor Hall for the ensuing year, as a drill hall and armory for the 45th Separate company.

   Several members of the old Y. M. C. A. are talking of reorganizing the same on a new basis. This is a move in the right direction.

   Geo. Straat, of Homer, went to Rochester last week, after 20,000 brook trout, which have been placed in the streams about that place.

   After March 1st, agents of the E. C. & N. R. R. will sell round trip tickets between local stations, limited to the day of sale at excursion rates.

   A gang of lightning rod men have been swindling farmers near McGrawville. It would be well for farmers to remember that it is impossible to get something of value for nothing.

   Edgcomb & Ballard, the well known furniture dealers, have taken possession of their new stores, Nos. 25 and 27, Railroad street. Read their new advertisement on our first page.

   Jas. B. Wilson,of Maine, Broome county, father in law of Maurice Congdon, recently tried for murder in this county, was indicted by the Grand Jury at Binghamton, last week, for assault in the second degree.

   A lecture, illustrated by a powerful stereopticon, was given at Taylor Hall, last Monday night, by Prof. Eugene Clarke. Views of American and European objects of interest were shown, which were heartily enjoyed by all present.

   The Gamewell Union and Timpson Fire Alarm systems will be on exhibition at Firemen’s Hall, March 20th, where the workings of each may be seen and compared. A cordial invitation is extended to every one to call and examine them.

   The store in the Cortland House block formerly occupied by Miss Eadie, is being refitted for Lansing & Dibbie, who will move their market into it as soon as it is ready. Miss Eadie has taken rooms in the Grand Central on Railroad street.

   Mr. A. Mahan has engaged the Kellogg Fessenden concert company for a concert at the Cortland Opera House, April 7th. The great reputation of the members of this excellent company will insure a large attendance of the music loving people from far and near.

   The new switch board for the Telephone office, for which manager Bickford has been waiting so long, came last Saturday, and is now in working order. Subscribers will hereafter call by number, instead of names, as heretofore. The board is the invention of Mr. Walton Smith, of Auburn.

   The store in the Grand Central to be occupied by Hopkins Bros. is rapidly nearing completion, and as soon as finished will be filled by them with a carefully selected line of groceries, provisions, and meats, which they will offer for sale at as reasonable prices as can be afforded. Watch for their new ad. which will appear soon.

   Wallace & Linderman are now putting in a new dining room at the right of the hallway in the Hotel Brunswick, which when completed, will surpass any other in town. It will be located on the first floor and will be fitted up in an elegant manner throughout. The tables will be provided with all [that] the markets afford and every attention showed to patrons. Give them a call.

   State Superintendent of Public Instructions Draper has issued a circular calling attention of school commissioners and school trustees to the provisions of Chapter 538 of the laws of 1887, which has special reference to the building and maintenance of outhouses, and fences dividing approaches thereto, and giving notice that a rigid compliance with the law wil1 be enforced. School trustees will govern themselves accordingly.

   About fifteen couples from this place attended the sixth commune dance at Tripp's Hall, Marathon, last Friday evening. They report a very pleasant time.

   A new brand of cigars called the 45th Separate Company, has just been made for Perry & Smith of the Dexter House, by I. H. Holcomb, the well known manufacturer.

   The jug breaking entertainment in the Presbyterian Church, last Friday evening, was a very enjoyable affair. The mission bands presented pastor Robertson's better half with an elegant easy chair.
   The directors of the Cortland County Agricultural Society have fixed June 12th, 13th and 14th, as the days for the spring trotting circuit. Premiums to the amount of $2,000 will be offered.
   Mr. Ray G. Bliss, who for some time past has been an employee of I. H. Holcomb, will soon begin the manufacture of cigars in the rear of D. C. Bliss's cigar store, on Main street.

   Mr. Geo. Allport has sold his interest in the Trout Ponds to W. P. Robinson, who will have sole management of them the coming season. The grounds will be greatly improved during the spring, and will be open to the public every week day and on Sunday afternoons. [The Trout Ponds were located on a small brook that used to flow on the east side of South Franklin Street near the present DPW building. There were two ponds, a small bridge and a pavilion. Several of Cortland’s older residents recall family trips to the Trout Ponds many years ago—CC editor.]

   The Mechanics' Band have taken possession of Wells Hall, and express themselves as being well pleased with their new location. The band now contains some remarkably fine musicians who, under the leadership of Mr. M. J. Muncey, are making rapid progress. During the past winter the rehearsals have been devoted largely to heavy grade overtures and selections from the best writers and the result has been to place the Mechanics' among the best musical organizations in this section.

Personals.

   Mr. Clayton H. Buell, formerly editor of the Cortland  News and at present a member of the staff of the New York Star, is calling on friends in town.

   E. M. Santee has sold his remaining interest in his patent chair and will at once enter upon the study of medicine with Dr. E. B. Nash of this village. Mr. Santee now intends to enter the Missouri Homeopathic Medical University at St. Louis next fall.

   Mr. A. W. Haight, of Syracuse, representing the Courier of that city, was in town last week looking after the interests of that sterling democratic journal. He is now closing his twenty first year as collector and canvasser of that popular paper. He is a [hustler] in his line and the success and prosperity of the paper is undoubtedly due as much to his indefatigable industry and ability as to that of any other member of the force. May he live to put in another twenty one years of active, successful work