BOUND VOLUMES, January 30, 2014
200 YEARS AGO
Notice to the Mechanics of Otsego County – Whereas a number of the Mechanics of the Towns of Milford, Otego and Laurens, have had a meeting at the house of L. Jencks, in the Town of Otego – and, after consideration of the advance of Grain and other commodities, have thought proper to request the Mechanics of the different towns in this county to meet at the Inn of B. Fitch, in the Village of Cooperstown, on the 19th day of February next, at noon, there mutually to agree on the prices of their work, that they may be enabled to support their families and pay the Farmers and vendors of goods, wares and merchandise, their dues. Should the Mechanics of different towns think proper to meet and choose a committee to meet on the above day, every purpose will be answered thereby. Daniel S. Stanton, Simeon Lawrence, Jas. S. Smith, Joseph Mulkin, Jacob Pratt.
Laurens, Jan. 16, 1814
January 29, 1814
175 YEARS AGO
Advertisement: Cooperstown Classical Academy. Wm. H. Duff, A.M., T.C.D., Principal. Mr. Duff respectfully informs the inhabitants of Cooperstown and the neighboring country, that his Academy is in operation and that he is prepared to receive into his family a few pupils, whose number being very limited, they will be regarded as members of it, and enjoy at all hours a large share of attention. The plan of education is intended to combine, with thorough elementary instruction, an accurate knowledge of the higher English, Classical and Mathematical branches; as also of Landscape, Figure and Architectural Drawing; united to a certain extent with such Military Exercises and instruction, as will best prove to improve the physical condition, carriage and general bearing of the pupils, and impart to them those habits of neatness, order and punctuality, which are of such vast importance in every situation of life. There will one vacation in each year, commencing after the examinations in July, and continuing about six weeks. Terms, rules and all particulars can be obtained, either personally or by letter, from Mr. Duff of Cooperstown.
January 28, 1839
125 YEARS AGO
Local: Charlie Burch says it is his candid opinion from certain orders given at his jewelry store that marriage is not a failure – a good thing for the trade, certainly.
There are now 12 prisoners confined to the jail at this place, six of whom are under indictment.
John W. Shove of Mount Vision, now belongs to the “Old Guard” on the Journal subscription list, having this week made his 50th annual payment. He thinks it $100 well expended.
At the annual meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Ladies Auxiliary the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. O.H. Babbitt, president; Mrs. R. Heber White, vice-president; Miss Sadie C. Conine, secretary; Mrs. J.W. Richtmyer, treasurer.
February 1, 1889
100 YEARS AGO
The smoker given in the Parish House on Thursday evening was thoroughly enjoyed by the 77 members of the Christ Church who attended. The event, the first of its kind to be held, proved so successful that many expressed the desire that another be held at a future date. There was no formality connected with the affair in any way and general good fellowship prevailed throughout the entire evening. The Cooperstown orchestra consisted of W.M. Bronner and Carl Johnson, violins; Harry Ballard, cornet; L.N. Wood, flute; Charles Raubacher, bass; Prof. Allez, piano; and Ben Reisman, traps, rendered excellent music including several old-time melodies which all joined in singing. Messrs. Reisman and Johnson also sang several songs. “Seeing America First” was the title of a short talk given by the rector, Rev. Ralph Birdsall which was illustrated with stereopticon views. Cigarettes and cigars were supplied in abundance throughout the festivities.
January 28, 1914
75 YEARS AGO
With the steady changing of telephones in Otsego County from the manual system to the dial, another step is being taken in the march that marks the doom of the rural operator. Once firmly embedded in the traditions of rural life in America and New York State, the rural operator is passing into the legendary stage. More and more village exchanges are being cut over to the dial and the day is certain to come when they will all be dial served.
February 1, 1939
50 YEARS AGO
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital is conducting a new membership drive. There are many interesting and worthwhile jobs in the hospital to be done and the Auxiliary needs volunteers. Some of the jobs available are: feeding and playing with babies in the Pediatric Ward; reading to and wheeling children about; writing letters and reading to patients; pushing the hostess cart; serving in the coffee shop; and greeting people at the hostess desk.
January 29, 1964
25 YEARS AGO
Cooperstown Central School coaches Dick White and Don Howard both reached career coaching milestones last Friday night with JV and varsity victories over the Richfield Indians at Richfield. The junior Redskins ran away from the Indians, 64-44, and that pushed Dick Howard’s career victory total to 250. In the varsity contest, a 78-56 win brought Dick White’s career victory total to 300.
February 1, 1989
10 YEARS AGO
Lindsey Talma, a junior at Richfield Springs Central School, has become the first local student to sign on to The Freeman’s Journal Student Source Liaison Program. The SSLP is a cooperative venture between the school and the newspaper which is designed to give interested high school students a taste of the newspaper business. Students function as a source of news tips and information. Other phases of the program may involve writing and photography.
January 30, 2004