School Moneys—The total apportionment of school moneys for the year 1891 was $3,860,500, of which Otsego County received $50,539.70; divided as follows—$38,800 for district quotas; $10,519.09 for aggregate days’ attendance; $424.61 for library money; and $800 for supervision at Oneonta.…
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Perhaps the most serious and extensive wreck ever known on the Albany & Susquehanna railroad occurred Friday, March 27, when Train No. 4 eastbound and much behind time and running at the rate of 55 miles an hour, collided with the accommodation train for Binghamton, which leaves this station at 1:50 p.m.…
135 YEARS AGO: At the Gymnasium, the ladies’ classes are instructed on the afternoon of Monday, Wednesday and Friday; gentlemen’s and boys’ classes on the evenings of those days. There are about 100 members at present. The running expenses of the gymnasium must be over $2,000 a year, and all beyond the comparatively small amount received for membership tickets is met by its founder.…
70 YEARS AGO: Nearly 700 boys are expected to participate in the first Otschodela Council Boy Scout Exposition to be held indoors since 1950. Scheduled for April 7 at the New York State Armory in Oneonta, the Exposition will feature exhibits by more than forty Boy Scout, Explorer, and Cub Scout units from the three-county Council.…
160 YEARS AGO: Summary of Local News: Charter Election—At the election held on Tuesday last, the following village officers were chosen for the ensuing year—being the ticket nominated at the Democratic caucus the previous evening: ...…
110 YEARS AGO: There is not a doctor in Oneonta who would not prescribe good wholesome amusement for anyone, sick or well. There is not a doctor who does not appreciate the health-promoting qualities of hearty laughter...…
185 YEARS AGO: Surgical—The important surgical operation for strangulated Irreducible Inginnal Hernia was successfully performed by Dr. H.S. Harper, of this village, a few days since, assisted by Dr. E. Ingalls, on a Mr. Lampson. The patient is doing well and in a fair way of recovery.…
110 YEARS AGO: With the price of gasoline advanced within the week and now retailing at 28 cents in this city the subject is becoming one of much interest to both present and prospective users of cars and the one question heard is, “What will be the price in midsummer?”…
210 YEARS AGO: (Reprinted from the Niagara Journal) Steam-Boats—Repeated experiments which have been made in this country and Europe appear to have established a confidence that steam boats, if properly constructed, can navigate the oceans in safety, even in the most tempestuous weather...…
160 YEARS AGO: The Second Carnival which came off on our skating park Monday evening last, was a decided success. The illuminations, principally by paper-colored lanterns, were a very attractive feature. The music by the Seminary Band added life to the whole affair.…
