History of Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins and Schuyler counties, New York, Part 158

Author: Peirce, H. B. (Henry B.) cn; Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton)
Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts & Ensign
Number of Pages: 1112

USA > New York > Chemung County > History of Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins and Schuyler counties, New York > Part 158
USA > New York > Schuyler County > History of Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins and Schuyler counties, New York > Part 158
USA > New York > Tioga County > History of Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins and Schuyler counties, New York > Part 158
USA > New York > Tompkins County > History of Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins and Schuyler counties, New York > Part 158

Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

The first missionary to Watkins is not known,-no reeord having been kept of his work.

The first ehureh in Jefferson, now Watkins, was built by the Presbyterians, and completed May 10, 1833, at a eost of $1000, had a seating eapaeity of 400, was situated

on the side-hill, at the head of the lake, on Monroe Street, between Cross and Partition Streets, and a few years after- wards purchased from the Presbyterians by the Catholic Church ; this part of the record is obtained from the Pres- byterian Church. Rev. James Cunningham, of Elmira, visited Watkins from 1850 to 1854; and other mission- aries followed without transmitting any reeord.

The present ehureh, ealled St. Mary's, was built in 1865, under the supervision of Father Dennis English, who re- sided at Penn Yan. This is a beautiful briek structure, with open Gothie roof, handsomely slated, with a seating eapacity of 400, and eost about $22,000. The church is on the corner of Ninth and Deeatur Streets. The number of eom- munieants is about 700 ; the Sunday-school averages about 110.

The grounds on which the church and parsonage stand were donated by the late Judge Freer.

The first resident pastor was Father James C. MeManus, who came in February, 1869, and remained three years.

The present pastor is Rev. H. M. Leddy, and Rev. Thomas Herrick, assistant.

This church is in the diocese of Buffalo, N. Y. Right Rev. Steven Vineent Ryan, Bishop.

SOCIETIES IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Young Men's Temperance Society .- Organized with 30 members, 1876, by Thomas Kelly. Thomas H. Barrett, President ; John Moran, Vice-President.

This society is doing a good work in the church. The present offieers are Michael MeCarty, President ; Richard Moran, Secretary. Meet in their own-Temperance-hall, first and third Sundays, at five P.M.

Saint Mary's Temperance Cadets .- Organized January, 1873, with 45 members. This society is for the juvenile members of the church. Thomas H. Barrett, President ; Michael McCarty, Viee-President; John Moran, Secretary. Present officers, William Maloney, President ; Charles Bar- rett, Secretary. Meet iu same hall as above, second and fourth Sundays.

THE BAPTIST CHURCH.

The First Baptist Church of Jefferson (now Watkins) was organized by Elder T. S. Sheardown, without ealling the eouneil of sister-churches, as was the eustom for the purpose of organizing a ehureh.

Elder Sheardown had been preaching for some time in the village, and finding a number of Baptist brethren and sisters in and about the village, ealled them together on the 2d of October, 1846, in the old distriet sehool-house, at which meeting Elder T. S. Sheardown was chosen moder- ator, and T. L. Me Whorter, elerk. Elder Sheardown pre- sented to this meeting what he ealled " a compendium of gospel truths believed in by the First Baptist Church in the village of Jefferson."

The following resolution was unanimously passed : " We, whose names are hereunto subseribed, agree to eove- nant, and to be known by the name of the First Baptist Church in the village of Jefferson." Sigued by John Mosier, Albert Wilson, William Kivmer, William Pratt, T. L. MeWhorter, Ropunah Russ, Mary Kinny, Caroline Mosier, Sarah Pratt, Emeline Mosier, Lucinda Cass, Char-

Son of Duncan C. Mann.

583

AND SCHUYLER COUNTIES, NEW YORK.

lotte Mosier, Helen Edgerton, Fanny Winfield, Sarah Wilson.

Elder Sheardown resigned his first pastoral charge of the church Sept. 4, 1852, and the pulpit was supplied by Rev. Andrew Wilkin. He resigned his pastoral charge April 1, 1854.

April 8, 1855, Rev. William McCarthy became the pas- tor, and continued until May 1, 1857, when he was suc- ceeded by Rev. Hezekiah West, when he was succeeded by Rev. L. Lowe, Oct. 3, 1859.

Eugene O. Allen was chosen clerk, Sept. 26, 1856; re- signed Aug. 6, 1859.

Mr. Lowe was dismissed by the church July 10, 1859, as unworthy to occupy the pulpit, and left for parts un- known.

Rev. H. West again became the pastor, Sept. 6, 1859, and H. Atwood church clerk, and served till 1862. April 5, 1862, Hiram Van Tassel was chosen church clerk, and held the office till Oct. 2, 1869, when E. O. Allen was elected clerk, and now fills that office.

Rev. H. S. Card became pastor in the spring of 1861, and continued four years. His successors were Rev. H. E. Ford, until May, 1868; Rev. C. M. Brook, from 1870 to April, 1875 ; Rev. Thomas G. Wright, Sept. 4, 1875, to 1877; since which time the church has been without a pastor, Rev. Starkweather, of Havana, supplying the pulpit a part of the time.

The church was built about 1851, is situated on Porter Street, and cost $8000. The membership is about 137. The Sunday-school numbers about 100.

WATKINS LIBRARY,

organized Jan. 1, 1870, under the name of Ladies' Library.

The first officers were Mrs. Louise Holden Dent, Presi- dent ; Mrs. Daniel Beach, Mrs. T. B. Sellen, Mrs. De Witt Freer, and Mrs. Mary Roe, Viec-Presidents; Miss Helen Kingsbury, Recording Secretary.

They first occupied a private room in the Second National Bank, donated for several years by Orlando Hurd. The number of volumes in the beginning was 35. The present number of volumes is 1038.

The Library Association is indebted to the late IIon. John Magec for a donation of $500. The present officers are Mrs. George Magee, President ; Mrs. O. S. Holden and Mrs. William Baldwin, Vice-Presidents ; Mrs. J. D. Payne, Treasurer; Mrs. John Newman, Secretary; Miss Julia Stanton, Librarian ; Miss Helen Gray and Miss Dora Baker, Assistant Librarians. The rooms are rented of George N. Hitchcock, 108 Franklin Street.

The following are the Board of Directors: Mrs. Lang, Mrs. Phinney, Mrs. G. J. Magec, Mrs. Gibbs, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Kingsbury, Mrs. H. S. Magee, Mrs. Wm. Newman, Mrs. F. Holden, Mrs. Moore, Miss Hasbrouck, Miss May Hurd ; Mrs. D. C. Roe, Chairman.

Honorary members are Mrs. McNair, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Howe, Mrs. Gano, Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Scobey, Mrs. Leisen- ring, Mrs. W. Baldwin, and Mrs. Ells.

WATKINS' DEAD.

In the beginning the dead were buried about one mile outside the present corporation limits, in a westerly direc-

tion, on what is known as "the county-line road," and where the people of this region continued to bury for many years.

Glenwood Cemetery .- Dr. Samuel Watkins built a vault on the site now called Glenwood. Some of his family were placed there,-they were the first,-and when the doctor died, in 1851, his body was entombed there. This was a private burial-place, with no thought of making it a ceme- tery. The first person buried outside the vault was Miss Hannah Slaght, who died Jan. 27, 1858, aged nineteen ycars and ten days. She had expressed a wish to be buried on the slope, where she had spent so many pleasant hours contemplating the beautics of the lake that laved the shore seemingly at her feet, and whither she had delighted to wander. Her request was granted, permission being ob- tained from the owner, the late Judge George G. Frecr,- and subsequently Judge Freer laid out a small cemetery for private use. Several graves were made when John Magee came to Watkins, and finding no cemetery, took steps to secure one, and proposed to Mr. Freer to lay out some ground on the hill, where the dead might be laid and cared for. Public attention being called to this matter the board of trustees, by vote of the inhabitants, appropriated $1000 to purchase suitable grounds, and the trustees were author- ized to make a selection. After examining a number of places, and failing to make a selection, Mr. Magee suggested to Mr. Frcer to take a ride with him and look out a placc. They selected the present site, embracing about twenty-two and a half acres, which grounds included the vault of Dr. Watkins. Magee proposed to Frcer to purchase the ground at $100 per acre, and that he would pay $50 per acre and donate it to the village, and that Mr. Frcer should donate the other. This was agreed to, and the property was con- veyed to the trustces by decd from Freer, dated April 14, 1865,-on record March 15, 1865, liber ii. of deeds, pp. 324-27. Mr. Magee gave Mr. Freer his check for the amount he had proposed to give; and the $1000 that had been appropriated and $500 additional-also raised by tax -was added for the improvement of the grounds, including fencing. The trustees then proposed to Mr. Freer and Mr. Magee to select grounds for themselves, which they did.

These grounds overlook the village and the lake,-a charming site,-and the grade is such that the natural beauty of the surface is preserved. The drives and walks are wide, and in graceful curves. The forest-trees are grand old heroes, and the evergreen-trees that dot the grounds lend an additional charm to the view. The monumental architecture is in good taste, and quite fashion- able withal.

The Magee grounds are perhaps the most attractive, on account of the handsome inclosure, including their capa- cious and enduring vault, the fountains and flowers that adorn the yard, and the solemn stillness that reigns there, for nothing disturbs the quiet but the murmuring of the waters almost lost in the gorges of the glen near by.

Dr. Watkins' vault is nearer to the haunts of life, just on the brow of the hill, with the mountain overlooking ; and within these quiet walls rests the man who did so much for the village. There are others of his kindred here also. This is a solitary-looking spot, yet one of beauty.

584

HISTORY OF TIOGA, CHEMUNG, TOMPKINS,

The Catholic Burial-Ground .. Just beyond, where the pines hold requium, and the minor tones of the music of the waters chant responsive to the dirges, is the Catholic grave- yard, somewhat tastefully arranged. There are handsome monuments here, but the simple cross predominates.

MASONIC.

Jefferson Lodge, No. 332 .- On the 19th of December, 1853, R. W. Joseph D. Evans, D. G. M., granted a dis- pensation to Lemuel Hudson, W. M., Abel B. Terrell, S. W., Ebenezer Thayre, J. W., and the following Master Masons : George B. Guinnip, Oscar Holden, Benoni Peck, Judson Hcath, and Alonzo Simmons. Their petition was recommended by the officers of Chemung Lodge, No. 131, located at Havana. They continued to meet under dispen- sation until June, 1854, when they surrendered their dis- pensation and received a warrant.

Aug. 9, 1854, the lodge was instituted, and the following officers installed, by Worshipful Brother James S. French, assisted by Esquire Newton, of Union Lodge, No. 95, located in Elmira : Lemuel Hudson, W. M .; Judson Hewett, S. W .; Ebenezer Thayre, J. W. ; Lot B. Davis, S. D .; Wm. Thompson, J. D. ; George B. Guinnip, Treas. ; Oscar Holden, Sec. ; Lemuel H. Thompson, Tyler.

The following have served as Masters : Judson Hewett, 1855-57; Lot B. Davis, 1858; Isaac S. Marshall, 1859- 60; Cornelius Van Allen, 1861; Edwin D. Tompkins, 1862-63; John J. Smith, 1864-67 ; Levi M. Gano, 1868- 77 ; Warren Barnum ; B. L. Shay.

The officers for 1878 arc John B. Pool, W. M. ; Wm. H. Hillerman, S. W .; Charles P. Cumphu, J. W .; Martin L. Edgett, Treas. ; J. Hobert Drake, Sec.

The following are the Trustees : Charles M. Woodward, George D. Norman, William Totten. The membership, June 1, 1878, was 157. Of the original petitioners for the dispensation, three only survive, Peck, Thayre, and Holden.

Watkins Chapter, No. 182, R. A. M .- On the 20th of June, 1864, Darius A. Ogden, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of New York, issued a dispensation to Isaac S. Marshall, H. P .; David P. Dey, K .; Daniel Beach, S ; and Companions O. W. Lackey, Israel Jacobson, A. I. Van Gorder, Daniel Disbrow, David C. Row, Abram Beals, John McIntyrc, W. A. Bronson, and Lemuel Hudson, to form a chapter of R. A. M. at Watkins, Schuyler Co., N. Y.

The first regular meeting was held July 28, 1864. At the expiration of the dispensation a warrant was granted by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter, at its annual convoca- tion Feb. 7, 1865, to Companions Edwin D. Tompkins, H. P .; Albert Ellis, K .; and George G. Freer, S .; and their associates. Regular convocation, second and fourth Mondays.

The following companions have served as H. P. : Edwin D. Tompkins, 1865-69 ; Edwin C. Robbins, 1870-78.

The total number of members of the chapter, February, 1878, was 95.

The officers for 1878 arc E. C. Robbins, H. P .; C. M. Woodward, K .; Wm. N. Love, S .; J. H. Ellis, Treas. ; E. B. Russell, Sec .; G. D. Norman, C. H .; M. L. Edgett, P. S. ; John P. Pool, R. A. C .; Andrew Wasson, M. 3d

Degree ; James Decker, M. 2d Degree; E. Ingalls, M. 1st Degree; B. L. Shay, Chaplain ; J. H. Ellis, Organist ; W. T. Haas, Tyler.

Seneca Council, Royal and Select Masters .- Dispensa- tion granted to Companions M. L. Edgett, N. E. Wood- ward, C. E. Robbins, J. H. Ellis, George Norman, George Bradly, Adnah Barker, and S. W. Cass, to form a council of Royal and Select Masters, to be held at Watkins, Schuyler Co., N. Y.

The first assembly was held April 28, 1870; at the ex- piration of the dispensation a warrant was granted by the Grand Council at its annual assembly, held at Albany, Feb. 7, 1671, to Companions W. E. Woodward, T. I. M .; G. D. Norman, D. M .; M. L. Edgett, P. C. of W., and their associates, to hold a council, to be called Seneca Council, No. 38, of Royal and Select Masters.

Regular assemblies, first Friday in each month. The following companions have served this council as T. I. M. : W. E. Woodward, 1870-71; M. L. Edgett, 1872-77; John J. Smith, 1878.

The officers for 1878 are John J. Smith, T. I. M .; L. M. Gano, D. M. ; E. Ingalls, P. C. of W .; George D. Nor- man, Treas. ; C. M. Woodward, Rec. ; J. H. Ellis, C. of G .; E. C. Robbins, C. of C .; W. A. Spence, Steward; B. L. Shay, Chaplain ; W. T. Haas, Sentincl.

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD-FELLOWS.

Canadesaga Lodge, No. 196 .- Dispensation from the Grand Lodge of the State of New York, Aug. 20, 1868. G. J. Gardner, Grand Master; Nicholas L. Pettit, D. G. M .; Daniel Wood, G. W .; C. N. Clark, G. Sec .; Jacob Russels, G. Treas .; C. A. Marvin, G. Reps .; J. Dunbar Houghton, G. Chaplain ; Thomas Pruden, G. Marshal ; L. WV. Brisket, G. Conductor ; Jacob Levi, G. Guardian ; G. T. Hinman, Act'g D. D. G. M. The following are the P. G. M.'s. : John H. White, Abraham Lent, John Medole, William Gould, George Smith, Cornelius Glen.

From the old record it appears that a lodge meeting was held Oct. 28, 1856, and at irregular periods subsequently until the present lodge was organized, but nothing is to be found of the old charter or the number of the lodge. J. B. Coryell was Sec. pro tem.

Application was made March 17, 1868, for a charter. The first officers were C. Bothick, N. G .; H. D. Starving, V. G. ; J. D. Booth, Sec. ; H. J. Baldwin, Treas. These were also charter members.

Officers in 1869, April 5 .- William Newman, N. G .; J. E. Birdsall, V. G .; G. F. Gatcs, Sec .; O. S. Ladow, Treas. ; G. T. Hinman, D. D. G. M.

Officers for 1870, April .- L. H. Banford, N. G .; G. S. Rowley, V. G .; O. S. Ladow, Sec .; W. L. Abbott, Treas .; W. L. Gibson, D. D. G. M. October, 1870 .- W. A. Spence, N. G .; W. Hotchkiss, V. G .; A. Gilbert, Sec .; A. Robbins, Treas.

Officers for 1871, April .- William G. Newman, N. G .; C. F. McCoy, V. G .; A. Gilbert, Sec .; A. Robbins, Treas. October, 1871 .- C. F. McCoy, N. G .; G. F. Bates, V. G .; J. L. Buck, Sec. ; James Lloyd, Treas.

Officers for 1872, April .- G. F. Gates, N. G .; Abner Gilbert, V. G .; J. L. Beach, Sec .; A. Wasson, Trcas. Oc-

REA

WILLIAM HARING.

ELIZA HARING.

WILLIAM HARING

was born in Genoa, Cayuga Co., N. Y., Oet. 29, 1808. When he was eight years old his father, Garrett Haring, moved his family from Genoa to the town of Reading, now in the county of Schuyler. He remained with his father until he was of age, working on the farm summers and teaching sehool winters. He then came to Watkins (then Jefferson) to learn the mason's trade. He was some time in the employ of Dr. Samuel Wat- kins, the founder of the village. His first work for that gentleman was the hewing of the stone steps of the Jefferson House. Having worked at his trade for one year, and having contraeted the ague, which was very prevalent in the place, he left, and for one year was employed as superintendent of a line of boats on the Erie Canal, belonging to S. G. Townsend, of Big Stream, Yates Co., N. Y. He then superintended, at Millport, Chemung Co., the mill and mereantile interests of Arauld & Shannon, of Geneva, N. Y.

When he was twenty-six years old he entered the mer- eantile business at Rock Stream, Yates Co., remained there one year, and then removed to Irelandville, town of Reading, where he resided and engaged in the mercantile trade, in company with the late Alonzo Simmons, for seven years.

In 1843 he removed to Watkins and began business there on what is now known as the old Haring Corner, Franklin Street. He soon worked up a profitable trade, which he retained until his retirement from business in 1865. He retired with ample means, and with the respeet and esteem of his business contemporaries and the public generally.

Mr. Haring was a straightforward, thoroughgoing busi- ness man. The fortune left by him was the result of careful management and slow aeeumulation. He had a well-founded faith in the accumulative power of money at interest ; yet he never took more than lawful interest, and never took advantage of the misfortunes of his debtors. He was kind and aceom-

modating to the unfortunate, and consistent in all his deal- ings. During his extended business earecr, Mr. Haring held several minor offices of trust ; was postmaster of Irelandville, and lieutenant-colonel in the State Militia. Several years after his retirement from business, in 1870 and 1871, he held the office of supervisor of the town of Dix ; was vice-president of the First National Bank of Watkins.

In the performance of all his official duties he was as zealous and as watehful for the interests of the town and county as he could have been had these interests, in all respeets, been identical with his own. His public services always gave entire satisfaction. In politics he was a Democrat. Though not a member of any church, he was a regular attendant, and contributed his share of means towards its support. He died in Watkins, Nov. 21, 1875.

While a resident of Irelandville he was married, Nov. 23, 1836, to Eliza Cox, daughter of Jesse and Anna Cox, residents of Reading.

Mrs. Haring was born in Mount Pleasant, Westchester Co., N. Y., May 12, 1811. She survived her husband less than two years. Her death occurred June 24, 1877. Both are buried in Glenwood Cemetery, at Watkins. Their sons, Charles and George, both residents of Watkins, are their only children.

Charles Haring was married to Jane M. Shepard, daughter of John and Naney Shepard, of Reading. She was born in Reading, Sept. 12, 1841. Their children are John S., born April 10, 1866, and William S., born Nov. 9, 1867.

George Haring was born Oct. 21, 1841; married March 1, 1865, to Sarah A. Canfield, daughter of Jonas and Margaret Canfield, residents of the town of Hector, Schuyler Co., N. Y. Mrs. Haring was born Feb. 14, 1844. Their children are Margaret Eliza, born April 10, 1868; Georgiana, born Nov. 3, 1869; Jessie C., born Oct. 7, 1874.

585

AND SCHUYLER COUNTIES, NEW YORK.

tober, 1872 .- Abner Gilbert, N. G .; G. M. Thompson, V. G .; M. W. Gates, See. ; William Shewman, Treas.

Officers for 1873, April,-G. M. Thompson, N. G .; William Bartrand, V. G .; M. W. Gates, See .; G. F. Hib- bard, Treas.

The term changed by the Grand Lodge to the 1st of January and 1st of July.

Officers for 1874, January .- William Bartrand, N. G .; William Shewman, V. G .; M. W. Gates, See .; C. F. Me- Coy, Treas. July, 1874 .- William Shewman, N. G .; A. Robbins, V. G .; M. W. Gates, See .; G. V. Hazzard, Treas.

Officers for January, 1875 .- William Shewman, N. G .; G. V. Hazzard, V. G .; A. Gilbert, See .; A. Robbins, Treas. July, 1875 .- Ira W. Rawson, N. G .; R. W. Shewman, V. G .; L. M. Perry, See .; R. W. Williams, Treas.

Officers for 1877, January .- R. W. Shewman, N. G. ; G. F. Hebbard, V. G .; Abner Gilbert, See .; W. R. Wil- liams, Treas. July, 1877 .- G. F. Hebbard, N. G .; L. M. Perry, V. G .; William Shewman, See .; W. R. Williams, Treas.

Officers for 1878, January .- L. M. Perry, N. G .; James Lloyd, V. G .; A. Gilbert, See .; W. A. Spence, Treas.

The present officers for 1878. July .- J. Lloyd. N. G. ; J. L. Coon, V. G .; A. Gilbert, See. ; W. A. Spenee, Treas. ; Samuel A. Brown, D. D. G. M.

The present membership is 65; the total number has been 87. William Shewman, Representative to G. L.

BANKS.

Schuyler County Bank .- This is a reorganization of the First National Bank, of Watkins, N. Y. The last-named institution was organized in March, 1864, with a capital of $50,000, and was the first national bank incorporated in Schuyler County. The original incorporators were the late Hon. George G. Freer, John Knight, Martin S. Phinney, John B. Kinnan, and E. L. Sawyer. Judge Freer was the first president of the bank, and oeeupied that position until his election as county judge, in 1871, when he resigned and was succeeded by J. D. Payne, who has filled the office . up to the present time. The present officers are J. D. Payne, President ; John Knight, Vice-President ; Edgar S. Payne, Cashier; M. D. Carpenter, Assistant Cashier. The present capital is $75,000.

The Schuyler County Bank is the financial institution of Sehuyler County.

From the beginning, and during the times when banks have been swept away in numbers, its doors have never been elosed nor its paper dishonored.

The bank is pleasantly located in the Opera-House Bloek, the rooms first occupied.

The Watkins Exchange Bank began July 17, 1876. The Second National Bank had been elosed by the eomp- troller of the currency ; during the succeeding days parties who had been doing business at the national bank raised the question as to whether the entire banking business should be left in the hands of one institution, or the open- ing of another bank should be left to new-comers or an organization effeeted among the friends of the Second Na- tional Bank ; the latter was determined npon, and Henry

C. Silsbee, John N. Beach, and Benjamin W. Seobey asso- eiated themselves in partnership for the purpose of doing banking business, and adopted the name, "The Watkins Exchange Bank." Arrangements were made with the receiver of the Watkins National Bank for the occupancy of the rooms of the old bank. Account was opened with the Importers' and Traders' National Bank of the City of New York, and the opening duly announeed.

Mr. Silsbee and Mr. Beach each having business requir- ing their personal supervision during nearly the entire year, the management of the new bank was placed in the hands of Mr. Scobey, who was made eashier, no other officer being named; and until June 8, 1878, no other officers were named, when, for convenience, Mr. Silsbee was named for president, and Mr. Beach for vice-president.

THE CHIORAL UNION.

Organized June 1, 1875, under the dircetion of Prof. Geo. Whelpton, with a membership of thirty-seven.

The following officers were elected : C. S. Frost, Presi- dent, and held the office till 1878; A. A. Cowing, Viee- President ; E. S. Payne, Secretary ; A. T. Abbey, Treas- urer ; Geo. Whelpton, Director ; Mrs. O. S. Holden, Pianist, has held over till the present.

The growth of the society has been strong and steady ; it now numbers ninety-six members.

The annual elcetion of officers takes place the first Tues- day in May.

The Choral Union has held two conventions under L. O. Emerson, and rendered three oratorios, " Esther," " Bel- shazzar," and " Joseph's Bondage." And has done much other work of a minor character, attaining a fair degree of proficiency. Is free of debt, and has a fine collection of music.

The present offieers are A. A. Cowing, President; A. C. Pike, Vice-President ; Dr. C. H. Firman, Secretary ; E. S. Payne, Treasurer ; E. B. Stull, Director ; Mrs. A. S. Cowing, Assistant Director; Mrs. O. S. Holden, Pianist.

The executive committee is J. S. Budd, O. S. Holden, and J. D. Payne.

CORNET BAND.

Organized by E. B. Stoll, Nov. 6, 1877, who is also the leader.

This is one of the attractions in and about Watkins.

The following are the members : E. B. Stoll, Leader on the E Cornet ; N. E. Frost, 2d E Cornet ; Stanley Hoklen, 1st B flat Cornet ; H. Sayer, 2d B flat Cornet; C. A. Shewman, Solo Alto; "W. Traverse, 2d Alto ; L. Seamore, 1st Tenor; A. Ladow, 2d Tenor; R. A. Shewman, Bari- tone; M. Cole, B Bass; C. Drake, E Bass; Geo. Thomp- son, Tenor Drum ; Sid. Shewman, Bass Drum.

From the above rare combination it is reasonable to expect choice musie ; the members have evineed consider- able talent, of which Watkinsians are justly proud.

Meet over the post-office Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thurs- days.

THE GOSPEL TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.

Organized Jan. 1, 1877, Dr. M. Skinner and B. L. Shay original movers.

586

HISTORY OF TIOGA, CHEMUNG, TOMPKINS,

At the opening meeting the following ladies were selected to take part in the work : Mrs. Malette, Mrs. O. E. Allen, Mrs. Elder Brooks, and Mrs. M. Hillerman.

Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.

History of Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins and Schuyler counties, New York, Part 158

Author: Peirce, H. B. (Henry B.) cn; Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton) Publication date: 1879 Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts & Ensign Number of Pages: 1112

Author: Peirce, H. B. (Henry B.) cn; Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton)
Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts & Ensign
Number of Pages: 1112