MEMORIES OF FAYETTEVILLE

Fayetteville, a picturesque village, with its streets shaded by either maple or ancient elm trees, graceful in summer foliage, has often charmed those who came to visit or in passing through. It also charmed many strangers, and some of them were delighted with the pleasant tree-lined streets, the well-kept homes, the cluster of churches, the Limestone Creek, the old dyke flowing through the village, and like that old saying: "They came, they saw, and were conquered" by the inviting aspect of the village.

The hand of Time has erased many of the old scenes, yet some have survived. There is a number of quaint old homes which, having been kept in good repair, still enhance the streets, and are proud remembrances. The villagers who lived in them have long passed on, but those stately homes remain as monuments to those who helped make the village what it is today. Some descendants are still enjoying the homes of their forebears.

Carey Coates opened a tavern in 1801 and applied for a license. John DeLamater opened a store in 1802 and the little hamlet that gathered around them took on the name of "The Corners," or "Manlius Four Corners," due to the point where Manlius street crosses E. Genesee, with Salt Springs street coming into Manlius street. Hervey Edwards as an early merchant on the corner of Salt Springs and Manlius streets. Most of the early business interests were located in the upper part of the village. In 1824, the Post village of Fayetteville, 2 miles north of Manlius, on the north branch of the Seneca turnpike, had 25 houses. Fifteen years later Fayetteville, situated south of the Erie Canal, had about 800 inhabitants, 120 dwellings, three churches, an incorporated academy, four taverns, six stores, one flouring mill, two saw mills and one tannery. It was in May 1844 that the village was first incorporated and took on the name of Fayetteville. It was reincorporated in 1870 and in 1871. There is a legend that the name was taken from the famous French General, LaFayette, but that has never been confirmed.

Much of the importance of the village was due to the famous turnpike in its course from Albany to Buffalo, also to the Erie Canal, and later to the Chenango Valley R. R., which came in 1874, and later to the trolley line, the Syracuse & Suburban, the oldest suburban line in Central New York. The first car was operated between Syracuse and Fayetteville in May, 1898. But still not forgetting the stage routes, the horse-drawn freight, passenger and express routes.

With kindly thoughts the author finds it a great pleasure to fill the following pages with ever-present memories. Memory never lets go of anything. It holds fast to all we put into its wide-open hands. One cannot go back to the past, but it is nice to know the past is there. It is like an imaginary fountain from which one may sip either laughter or tears in vivid remembrances.

The author finds it a pleasant endeavor to acquaint the present generation with a review of Fayetteville and its inhabitants, and what they were like at the turn of the century. There has been some research at the Fayetteville Library, some old-timers have given a hint here and there, but for the most part these pages have been written from memory. Research has been made to authenticate the names of those who lived prior to 1890. In those days, around 1890, there were no mail deliveries or house numbers, so the author will make no attempt to list an authentic directory in alphabetical order.

Suppose we go back a half century or more and get acquainted with this fair village and its residents, to realize just what it was like, and who were its people. There have been many changes made in the village since 1890, yet some of the old well-known scenes still remain familiar, as they were long ago. Many familiar faces have long passed on. Those old acquaintances were the people who contributed both materially and spiritually to the progress of the village. Some of those same people were descendants of the founders, and they built on a foundation of friendship and hard work. Their labors have been well recognized.

There are a number of old-timers who can still observe some old, unchanging scenes which have resisted and withstood the passing of time and invasion of progress. There is the Limestone Creek, the downtown business buildings on the North side of W. Genesee. The remaining part of the old Beard Hotel is a well-known landmark. The building once known as the Grove Hotel still stands, and alongside is the old Fayetteville Bank building, and next to that, to the south and facing on N. Mill street, is the old brick building which once embraced drug and grocery stores. The Platt H. Smith home, with its familiar stone wall along the walk. The old paper mill, the many old homes which grace some streets, the churches and the old landmark, now known as the Odd Fellows building, the once busy railroad and the unchanging dyke. More about the above items will be disclosed on following pages.

The author will now submit a list of property owners, those who were tenants, business men, their locations; in fact, all citizens will be listed, along with their occupations, for the most part. The post-office, downtown, was the only place where residents could post or receive mail. The author has no knowledge of a directory before 1926. The following lists will name the streets, the homes and business establishments as they come, one after another along streets. For the most part, the author was personally acquainted with the citizens who lived in the village between 1890 and 1910, meeting them almost daily on streets or through business deals.

Nathaniel M. Gillett family residence and farmland, with barns, hop yard and hop kiln. Mr. Gillett came to Fayetteville in 1864 and bought a farm. In 1867 he built the beautified home. He later gave up active farming and deals in wool, hops and tobacco. Amos, a son, lived in the home. A daughter, Sarah, married Charles L. Collin. When the author was a young boy he helped peel hops on the farm. A farm wagon with makeshift seats was driven to the village to pick up hop pickers. Hop vines were cut from the hop poles and carried to the pickers who picked off the tops, letting them fall into big wooden boxes with a canopy overhead for shade. A picker was paid for each box filled.

Tenant house on the Snook farm. Occupant unknown. In 1809, Col. Frederick Pratt bought a tract of land on Bishop's brook from John Sweeting, who came in 1803. Pratt later built the fine colonial mansion which was finally acquired by the Snook family. They lived here for many years. Josephine, a daughter, and Edward, a son, were survivors of the Snook family. Mr. Sweeting was an uncle of Monroe P. Worden, who was a long-time owner of the farm which was later occupied by the Onondaga Golf and Country Club.

L. C. Gardner family residence and small farm lot. Later, this property was acquired by the Durston family.

Mrs. Millward residence and small farm lot. Later, the house was destroyed by fire, and finally Mrs. Millward acquired the Sheldon Pratt property on E. Genesee, in the village (Henry B. Clark, later J. P.)

A. E. Evans family residence, farmland, barns and farm tenant house. In early years, Lucius, Daniel and Arad Evans came to Fayetteville from Cazenovia. Arad married Eleanor W. Shipman. He passed away in 1884, at his home on W. Genesee, which was later occupied by the eldest daughter of Dr. Daniel S. Evans. The daughter, Eleanor, married Wm. S. Estabrook, a lawyer. John O. Evans, brother of Mrs. Estabrook, became a prominent contractor in Annapolis and Washington, D. C. A farmhand, James Fay, occupied the tenant house, around 1896.

Bishop's Brook (Evans) crosses W. Genesee. This brook, not to be confused with the Bishop's brook which flows through the Ambrose Clark farm, on E. Genesee, has its headwaters near High Bridge.

Henry Pratt farm. Seymour Pratt, grandfather of John D. Pratt, was one of the prominent and active men in the early days of the village. His father, Caleb Pratt, came from Connecticut and settled on Peck Hill, east of Manlius, and Seymour was born there in 1797. He spent his early years on the farm. In 1828, he married Mrs. Nancy Hall and came to Fayetteville to make a home, and died there. They had five children: Sheldon of Fayetteville; Henry; James, of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Walden Tibbitts, and Mary. Henry Pratt married Lydia C., daughter of John and Mary Rowley. Their children were John D., Elizabeth and Caroline. This Pratt family is related to the old Pratt family of Pompey, founded by Daniel and Manoah, brothers, at Pratt's Falls.

Seymour Pratt established an extensive lumber business on a mill lot, taking in a considerable portion of what is now the business section of the village, both sides of Mill street, both sides of the Limestone creek and the feeder (a part of the Erie Canal), from Genesee street to the north. He erected all the buildings except the McViccar block, where for many years DeLancy Bartlett conducted a drug store. On Mill street, now named Brooklea Drive, Mr. Pratt built the hotel, which was later acquired by Horace Grove. Around 1848, Mr. Pratt bought the farm of 126 acres, on the west side of the creek, extending north to the Erie Canal.

Bordering on the east side of the Henry Pratt farm is a road leading south, called Mott's Lane. Farther south on this road was a farm owned by Frank Mott, Sr.

Mrs. Eaton residence. Later, a part of this property was acquired by H. W. Kessler, who built his home there.

Amos W. Chase family residence, with barn. He was a Civil War veteran and president of the village from 1895 to 1896. This property was later acquired by Edward Harter, glove maker.

Vacant lot, owned by N. R. Chapman, lawyer.

H. Brown family residence. In a more recent year, P. H. Costello acquired this property.

James Nixon family residence. A daughter, Mary, was the sole survivor of the family.

Mrs. Penfield residence. This property was later acquired by Frank Harris, musician and employee at the Continental Can Co., in Syracuse.

L. Wickham family residence. This property was later acquired by Wm. Reed, laborer, who moved there from Highbridge street.

Mrs. Hodge residence. This property was later acquired by Dr. Frederick W. Cook, Veterinarian. Later, Dr. Cook acquired the C. S. Noble property on E. Genesee. The house at the corner of W. Genesee and Highbridge streets was then used for rental, and at one time occupied by Edson Shepard, pattern maker at S. Cheney & Sons, Manlius.

George Fitch Cooper Shop. This property was later acquired by Wm. Morrison and Edward Harter, and they erected a glove shop there.

Bordering along the east side of the glove shop was a small branch of the Limestone creek, which crossed W. Genesee. The bridge spanning this branch was known as the "lower" bridge.

The Village "Lock-Up". This building was abandoned many years ago. It also housed the "hand-pumper," which was used by the village for fire purposes.

D. H. Graham, Carriage Manufacturer. There was also a blacksmith shop on this property. Later, Graham's sons, Carl and Kurk, carried on the business. Carl was chief of the fire department.

Limestone Creek, flowing past W. Genesee. The old white bridge, spanning the creek, was well known and a familiar sight to the old-timers. There was a footwalk on both sides. It was known to many townsmen that when a horse or team walked or trotted across the bridge there was no vibration, but a trotting dog would cause the bridge to vibrate. The bridge had a plank flooring.

Beach C. Beard Feed Mill, its foundation rising from near the creek bank. In this building a flourishing business was carried on in early years. Grain was shipped by canal, and, at that time, canal boats came up the Fayetteville feeder and into the Limestone creek through a lock located somewhat west of Bangs & Gaynor's lime mill. Boats would come up the creek as far as or beyond Crouse's foundry, which was located on S. Mill street. As late as 1910, there were large iron rings cemented in the basement walls on the west side of the building, where boats "tied" up while unloading or taking on a shipment. In 1828, a body of men in Manlius village, under the name of Manlius Canal Company, were made commissioners to receive subscriptions to stocks. The object of the coupons was to provide for slack water navigation between the Erie Canal and Manlius, but for some reason it was never projected. Around 1830, a feeder was constructed to connect the Erie Canal with Fayetteville.

Later, a part of the Beard building was occupied by a tin shop. Some years later it was occupied by a tannery and glove shop, operated by Thomas Starr, and at that time a drying shed was added to the south end of the building. In later years, Grace & Co., manufacturers of meat grinders, had an office in the front part. This company occupied the Snook knife factory, located on S. Mill street, where meat grinders were finished for use. Grace & Co. were succeeded by Mr. Osterlow, picker of tobacco, as occupant of the Beard feed mill.

The old Beard Hotel, a long-standing landmark. Beach Beard came to the village in 1850. In 1854 he built the Beard Hotel building. He later built the flour mill, known as Beard's Mill, on Warren street, which was conducted by Huntington Beard. Beach Beard's principal interest was in the Ledyard dyke. He had a plaster mill and saw mill at High Bridge. His sons were Beach C., merchant -- he died in 1891; Henry, paper manufacturer--he died in 1888; Ira Beard, merchant, died in 1844; Huntington, miller, and a daughter, Ellen, who became Mrs. Robert Crouse.

The Beard Hotel building faced both on W. Genesee and S. Mill streets. On the ground floor, facing W. Genesee, were stores which, in early years were occupied by Jewett & Blanchard and H. H. Gage. Prior to the building of the Beard block, Henry Ecker, tailor, operated a shop on that site, and later in that block. At a later year a store was occupied by Nichols & Austin, Groceries and Hardware. Formerly, Mr. Austin was a partner in the firm of Wells & Austin, Hardware, and were located just across W. Genesee, where Frank Mott, Sr., conducted a hardware store. Some years later the firm of Nichols & Austin dissolved, and that business became known as V. H. Nichols & Son, who carried on the hardware business. M. C. Everingham became a clerk. Later, Everingham entered the grocery and dry goods business with Albert Carr, and became known as Everingham & Carr. They opened their store in the building on N. Mill street where, earlier, Hoag Bros. and Fred Lamphere conducted stores. Later, V. H. Nichols & Son went out of business, Everingham & Carr dissolved partnership, and Everingham came into possession of Nichols' store. V. H. Nichols stayed on, as clerk. When a part of the Beard Hotel building burned, partly destroying Everingham's store, Everingham acquired the west end of the building. He remodeled his stores and built a new second floor, using cement blocks. The room on the second floor became known as Everingham Hall. The archway and dressing rooms, once connected with Beard Hotel, were razed, and a stairway was built on the west end of the building, giving access to the hall.

Another store on the ground floor of the hotel was occupied by Dyer Strong around 1888, and who conducted a saloon and billiard parlor. He was also owner of the stage which shuttled to and from the village depot. A son, Fred, drove the stage. In later years, Fred operated the former Richard Smith saloon on the north side of Fayette St., Syracuse, next to the Grand Opera house. Mr. Smith became a New York State assemblyman. Dyer also operated a sprinkler wagon, which was used to lay dust on streets of the village, especially E. Genesee, which was a busy street in those times. J. H. Newman was bartender at Strong's saloon. Later, Strong went out of business, and George Ebeling opened a meat market there. Another room on the ground floor was occupied by Lawrence Mott, who conducted a bicycle repair shop.

On the second floor of the Beard Hotel, facing on W. Genesee, were a number of rooms which were entered by using a balcony, the entrance to this being on S. Mill street. For a while one room was used for gaming purposes, and that doesn't mean playing dominoes. Another room was occupied by Frank Allen (Negro), who conducted a barber shop. In earlier years he was coachman for the Beard family, whose residence was on E. Genesee.

The front of the Beard Hotel faced on S. Mill street. On the first floor there was a pool parlor, a reading room, bar room, kitchen and dining room. A wide hallway on the first floor, with stairs on each side of the hallway, led to the second floor, where there were sitting rooms and Beard Hall. Dances were often held in the Hall, and the orchestra was usually conducted by Addison Cole. Performances were often held there, also political speeches were delivered and, at times, medicine shows were presented, and other entertainments. James J. McGuire delivered a political speech, around 1896. The representative of a medicine show highly acclaimed the merits of his medicines, being an invaluable remedy for both man and beast, and sold at the exclusive price of $1.00 per bottle. Kickapoo Indian Snake Oil; its merits were unsurpassed. One of the shows to promote curiosity and to bring in the dollars, advertised that a man would be buried alive, under six feet of earth, where he would remain for two days, just south of the hotel barns. This proceeding was carried out, as advertised.

The Beard Hotel has had several different proprietors during the many years of its existence. To name a few in later years: Wilbur Mason, Sr., Norris Griffin, James Daley and Steve Talbot. In a more recent year, N. Bahouth acquired part of the hotel, facing on S. Mill street, and opened a shoe store, with repairing.

Abram H. Hoag building. He was a harness maker, and was succeeded by Mr. Bristol. George Barney later conducted a jewelry store on the ground floor. The upper part of the three-story building was occupied by Decker & Knapp, Undertaking and Furniture. Later, H. J. Knapp dissolved partnership with Decker, and carried on the business as H. J. Knapp, Undertaker and Furniture. He erected a large building, an addition to the Hoag block, to take care of his increased business. This building extended from the driveway of Dr. Quimby through to S. Mill street, having two stories facing Quimby's driveway, and three stories on S. Mill street. Above the top story was a large loft, the building having a mansard roof. A freight elevator was installed. At one time a fire partially destroyed part of the building. Allen Walrath was chief of the fire department, at that time. At a later date, the rooms above George Barney's jewelry store were remodeled, and at one time Dr. H. G. Thrall occupied them, having his office there. Finally, George Ebeling took possession, and moved his meat market from the Beard Hotel building to the store where George Barney once conducted his jewelry store. Later, Walter Norris took possession of Ebeling's market. In a more recent year, the Fayetteville Commercial Bank occupied the ground floor.

Dr. Theron E. Quimby family residence and office, with barn. He was president of the village from 1888 to 1890. In 1891 he was supervisor of the town of Manlius. Dr. Quimby was born in the town of Ontario, Wayne County in 1847, a son of David M., a farmer of that town. The doctor was educated in common schools and Walrath Academy. After leaving school he taught one season, then spent one year with Dr. J. D. Dunning, of Webster, N. Y. In 1867, he entered the medical department of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, graduating in 1868, from the Western Reserve College, at Cleveland, Ohio. He started practice in 1868, at New London, Oneida county, in partnership with Dr. Babcock and remained in that town of two years. In 1870 he located in Fayetteville. The year 1888 he spent as physician at Auburn prison, but resigned the same year. Dr. Quimby was given credit by the citizens of the village of being the founder of the water works in the village. In 1870 he married Ann Elizabeth Abell, of New London. There was one daughter born, Katherine D., who attended the Fayetteville Academy. Later, David Reed acquired the Quimby property and opened a bakery there.

Nathan R. Chapman family residence. He was a lawyer. From 1836 to 1839, he was principal of the Fayetteville Academy. A son, Thomas, was a Civil War veteran. This property was later acquired by Levi Chapman, lawyer. When Dr. Coburn Badgley first came to the village, he opened his office in the basement of the Chapman home and occupied the living rooms. Later, Dr. Badgley moved to the opposite side of E. Genesee, where he had acquired a new home. The Chapman home was later occupied by Emmet Stanard, a painter. Finally Bert Lansing became occupant. He operated a limestone quarry south of Lyndon.

Dr. Coburn Badgley, son of Jacob R., a farmer, was born in Collamer in 1856. He graduated from the Chittenango Union Free School and Academy in 1881. In 1882 he entered the Chicago Homoeopathic College, graduating in 1885. In 1888 he located in Fayetteville, taking the place of Dr. Charles Baker. In 1885 the doctor married Hattie L. Smith of Collamer, and there were two children, Roy S. and Gregory.

A. Smith family residence. This property was later acquired by Mortimer W. Leach. He was born in the town of Manlius in 1847. His father, George Leach, came to the town in the early 1840's, where he followed the shoemaker's trade. Mortimer began, at the age of fifteen, working in a nursery and stayed there for eight years. He then bought a farm containing 115 acres, the greater part of which was devoted to the cultivation of nursery stock. He made his home on the farm until he died in 1892. He married Lena A., daughter of Lucius Hubbard, a farmer.

C. C. Barker family residence. This property was later acquired by Robert Crouse, who operated a foundry. At one time Huntington Beard lived in the Crouse home. Mrs. Robert Crouse was the mother of Florence and Huntington B. Crouse. Huntington Beard was associated for many years with his brother, Beach C., in a general store in the Beard Hotel building. Miss Florence Beard, granddaughter of Beach Beard, became the wife of Huntington B. Crouse, for many years a prominent business man and social leader in Syracuse. Later, Fayetteville's first library was opened in the Crouse home on Nov. 27, 1906.

Huntington Beard family residence and large barn. In early years Frank Allen (Negro) was coachman for the family. For many years, Emma Beard, well known in the village in recent years, resided in the home. At one time the barn was used for basket ball games.

Orlo D. Blanchard family residence. He and Henry N. Burhans were partners in the firm of Burhans &

Blanchard, Manufacturers of Sash, Blinds, and Doors. He was also one of the firm of Burhans & Black, Hardware Dealers in Syracuse. He was also cashier of the First National Bank of Fayetteville, in 1887. The Blanchard property was later acquired by O. D. Burhans who, for a number of years, was one of the firm of Burhans & Black.

Dr. Charles Baker family residence and office. This property was later acquired by Patrick Keohane, bookkeeper at Bangs & Gaynor's office, on N. Mill street. He was supervisor of the town of Manlius in 1903. Mr. Keohane moved to the Baker property from his former home at the corner of Orchard and Walnut streets. He remodeled the former office of Dr. Baker over into an apartment, for rental. Later, George Ebeling moved there. At that time George was village policeman, an office which he held for many years. When C. R. Eaton first came to the village, he moved into the apartment formerly occupied by Mr. Ebeling. Mr. Eaton established an undertaking and furniture business. At that time, Herbert Johnson, who was formerly employed by H. J. Knapp, became assistant. He was succeeded by Harry Goodfellow. Later, Harry left Mr. Eaton's employment and became assistant to Charles E. Cole, Undertaker and Furniture Dealer, in Manlius. Fred Parker succeeded Mr. Eaton as occupant in the Keohane apartment, having moved there from an apartment in the home of Dr. I. M. Slingerland. George E. Ebeling was the son of Frederick Ebeling, and was born in 1858.

H. L. Beard family residence and barn. After Mr. Beard passed away, a son, Fred, became owner of the property.

Mrs. Cunningham residence and barn. This property was later acquired by Ira L. Blanchard, a Civil War veteran. Later, Chester R. Eaton acquired the property. Mr. Eaton came to the village from Chittenango.

D. Burhans family residence, with barn facing on Warren street. This property was later acquired by Henry J. Knapp, a Civil War veteran and a former partner in the firm of Decker & Knapp. Henry J. Knapp was born in Cass County, Michigan, in 1843. William L., father of Henry, was born at Onondaga Hill in 1818. Joel Knapp, father of William L., was a native of Connecticut, and came to this county early in the present century, establishing a hat factory at Onondaga Hill. William L. always followed farming. William L. died in 1891. Henry J. Knapp was ten years of age when his parents came back to their native county. He lived on the farm in Dewitt until he was 18 years of age. The homestead came into his possession, and was conducted as a dairy farm. He was educated in common schools and Syracuse High School, which he was attending at the breaking out of the Civil War. He entered the service in 1862. After his return in 1865, he worked in the office of the city surveyor of Syracuse, until the spring of 1866, when he returned to the farm in Dewitt, which he conducted for three years and taught the district school winters. In 1869, he bought the interest of David H. Decker, of the firm of J. & D. H. Decker, in the furniture and undertaking business in Fayetteville. The firm's name was Decker & Knapp for fourteen year, and in 1883, Mr. Knapp bought out the senior partner. In 1868 Mr. Knapp married Katherine M. Duff of Fayetteville, daughter of John Duff, and they were parents of four sons: Hubert C.; Ernest C.; Arthur H., and Carroll D. Mr. Knapp was president of the village for one year, in 1893. At one time William Sullivan was assistant to Mr. Knapp. Sullivan was succeeded by Herbert Johnson. In a more recent year, Dr. George J. Bryan acquired the Knapp property.

One day in the summer of 1909 Mr. Knapp stopped in front of his home to talk with the painters who were painting his house. During the conversation, he remarked: "The world is like a bubble; the inside pressure is getting greater, and when it expands to its greatest possible proportions, then it can no longer withstand the energy within, and the bubble bursts." His announcement lingers on, as of today, the world is going to the dogs.

J. Ecker family residence. This property was later acquired by Col. M. B. Birdseye, a Civil War veteran. He married John Ecker's daughter. Another daughter, Fannie, was a teacher of the eighth grade in the Fayetteville High School. In a more recent year this property was acquired by Dr. George J. Bryan, who used the house for rental.

W. C. Hurd family residence. This property was later acquired by Frank M. Severance, who was in early years cashier at the Farmer's Bank.

A lot on the Hurd property, just east of the Severance home, was acquired by Dr. Nelson Wilbur, and he erected his home there. His office was in the home. Dr. Wilbur's former office was in the south part of the Grove Hotel. Dr. Wilbur was born in Unadilla in 1840. He was educated in the Oswego Academy and Dartmouth College, entering in 1860 and graduating with a degree, an A. B., in 1864. He taught school for three years, then took up the study of medicine with Dr. Allen of Oswego, attending lectures at the medical department of the University of Buffalo, graduating in 1870. In 1874 he located in Fayetteville. Dr. F. M. Byington retired at that time and Dr. Wilbur took his place. He married in 1875. A familiar sight, to see the doctor making a house call with horse and buggy. A family doctor who probably knew less about medicine and more about his patients, for he had the human warmth of old-time practitioners. His eldest daughter, Clara, Latin teacher at the Fayetteville High School, lived in the home for many years.

H. H. Gage family residence. He was a village merchant, who conducted a business under the name of Henry H. Gage & Son, General Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Clothing and Groceries. Mrs. H. H. (Matilda Joslyn) Gage was associated with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan Anthony and others in the early days of the cause of Women Suffrage. She also delivered addresses and did considerable writing on the subject of women's Rights. A daughter, Miss Maud Gage, became the wife of L. Frank Baum, author of many popular books and the play "Wizard of Oz." (Aside: In June, 1872, a square-jawed, indomitable spinster faced a federal judge in a court room. The prisoner at bar was Susan B. Anthony and she was accused of casting her vote in defiance of the law. She had led 14 women through a crowd of men in a Rochester barber shop to demand and to be granted the right to vote. The judge, Hunt, directed a verdict of guilty. The suffragist was fined $100.00 which she never paid.) The Gage property has changed hands several times in the last 40 years.

Mrs. Wells property. This was later acquired by Robert Eaton, who was in early years assistant cashier at the First National Bank of Fayetteville. Fred, a son, worked in Syracuse. Mariam, a daughter, was a music teacher.

Mrs. O. Hyde residence. She was known as Sarah by her friends. The small house was later acquired by Charles L. Collin, for a summer home.

The Methodist Church and horse sheds. All churches except the Catholic church maintained horse sheds for members who drove to church from out of town. The Methodist denomination established the church around 1840. All churches in 1890 had church bells.

J. J. Hurd family residence. This property was later acquired by George Barney, jeweler. Deacon Philip Flint came here in 1828 and later moved from a farm to the village. A son, Frederick Flint, played a prominent part in the early growth and development of Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. James J. Hurd and Mrs. George Barney were two of Philip Flint's daughters.

The Presbyterian Church. For many years the village clock was located atop the belfry. For a number of years, Wm. Agan was sexton. Early meetings of the Presbyterians living in or near Fayetteville, were held in the upper district school house, the first meeting was held in the home of David Collin, who lived about a mile east of the village, and in 1820 a society was formed, many members being from the Manlius society. Through the combined efforts of Christians of several denominations a church edifice was erected in 1830, the first church in the village. John McViccar, James Stewart and Philip Flint were the first ruling elders, the original membership being twenty-three. The first regular pastor was Rev. Amos C. Tuttle, in 1837. This first church remained until 1857, when designing to build another, which was rededicated under the pastorate of Rev. Lewis H. Reid, in 1857. Richard F. Cleveland, father of President Grover Cleveland, was pastor of the church from 1841 to 1850.

Presbyterian parsonage. This home was later occupied by Charles Pratt, foreman at the Meat Block factory, in High Bridge, which was once known as Elkhorn. Later, Millward Pratt, brother of Charles and grandson of Seymour Pratt, acquired the property.

Episcopal Church, with horse sheds on Chapel street. Trinity Church, Episcopal, of Fayetteville, was organized in 1830, and in the following year a church building was erected, which was consecrated in 1832. The church was for several years a missionary charge, and the first resident missionary was Rev. J. B. Engle, sent there in 1837. The first church became inadequate and in 1870 a new stone church was erected. DeLancy Bartlett, father of DeLancy F. and Dr. Fred Bartlett, was deeply interested in church affairs. Around 1920, a strong wind toppled the spire, and from that time the church has been without a steeple.

Mrs. L. Tremain residence, with large lot which extended along the east side of Chapel street of the S. Snow property. A Mr. Stillson had a mercantile business about 1840 on the site of the Tremain property. Later the Hawley family acquired the Tremain property. In a more recent year Dr. Badgley bought the property, moving there from farther west on E. Genesee.

The Raymond Hotel stood just east of the Tremain house, and was burned with the store about 1840.

The first Baptist House of Worship was erected in 1831, now the site of the Odd Fellows building. A Baptist society was formed at Fayetteville as early as 1800, over which Rev. Daniel Campbell was one of the first pastors. Elder Breed was also an early worker. Meetings were held in the school, near the Kinne cemetery. A council was called in 1804 at which Father Bennett and Elder John Peck were present, and about twenty members organized the church. The Baptist House of Worship was abandoned when the new church was erected in 1872. The property changed hands several times. In 1891 there was a grocery store in the front part. In the rear of the store were class rooms. There was no room for new scholars in the old academy, and classes were held in those rooms, awaiting the finishing of the new Fayetteville High School, at the corner of E. Genesee and N. Manlius streets. Mrs. Slingerland, wife of Dr. I. M. Slingerland, was school commissioner of this district. Later the building was acquired by Joseph Totten, who remodeled the building over into a hotel. A stage was erected at the south end of the ballroom, and dances were held there, also other entertainments were staged. Joe was also a horse trader. Chauncy Buss was hostler. The hotel was sold later to a Mrs. Knowlton, and was succeeded by Herbert Snyder, who carried on the hotel business. Finally the property was acquired by the Odd Fellows, who moved there from the Walrath Hall, just across E. Genesee, where they had held their meetings. The Odd Fellows did some remodeling, making the hotel rooms over into two apartments, on the second floor. The ground floor was retained for kitchen and dining room purposes. The ballroom, or hall, was also retained for their meetings, although at times it was used for dances and other entertainments. John Pike, Stickley employee, occupied one apartment. James Murray, blacksmith, occupied the other one, moving there from Elm street.

R. Morgan residence and large lot. Later, James M. Tillotson acquired this property and the site of the former George L. Taylor shoe factory and store, who employed several hands. Mr. Taylor operated a tannery just south of the shoe factory. He abandoned the tannery and later built quite an extensive tannery on Bishop's brook, on N. Manlius street. N. P. Sitts worked in the shoe factory when first coming to the village. When J. M. Tillotson first came to the village he opened a meat market in the former Blackman residence, which was later acquired by Samuel Wein, who opened a store there, with living rooms, having moved there from the Walrath building. Mr. Tillotson's first residence in the village was on Clinton street. J. M. Tillotson was born in the town of Pompey in 1843. Dudley, his father, was a native of Connecticut, and came to this county when a young man, about 1810. He was a farmer, and lived in Pompey but a short time, then moved to Otselic, where he died in 1853. James M. was educated in common schools, Manlius Academy and the Ames Business College of Syracuse. He then followed farming in Madison Co., until 25 years of age, at which time he moved to Fayetteville and established a meat market, which after five years merged into a general store. The store, at the corner of Spring and E. Genesee streets, was erected in 1888. In 1866, he married H. Adell, daughter of Hiram Hopkins of Manlius. There was one daughter, Jessie H. Tillotson, who later married Arthur Hopkins, son of Edward Hopkins, building contractor.

Tillotson's store, like all stores in those times, around 1895, was heated by a stove, and many groceries came in bulk form, like tea, which came in large boxes lined with tea lead. The outside of the boxes were covered with rattan. Coffee came in bulk, also in paper bags, unground. Coffee was ground by hand in a coffee mill, and was retailing at 15 to 25 cents per pound. Crackers came in barrels, at 8 cents per pound. Sugar came in barrels and was taken from them and stored in sugar bins. Molasses came in barrels, and a customer usually brought his own container. Cheese was kept in a cheese case. Peas, corn and tomatoes were usually eight cents a can. Asparagus began appearing on the market in cans. Red salmon was twelve cents a can. Spices came in bulk. Potatoes, lowest price was twenty-five cents per bushel, later going up to fifty cents.

Coal oil (kerosene), also know as Headlight oil, was pumped up from a tank in the cellar, and a customer brought along either a five-gallon can or a glass container, enforced with a metal case. The gallon container had a spout on one side of the top, and a small potatoe was usually stuck on the spout to keep oil from slopping. In those times oil was delivered by a tank wagon, which was drawn by four mules. Oil was drawn from the tank wagon into heavy metal fifteen-gallon cans with large bales, carried down cellar and dumped into the cellar tank. The man who delivered the oil had a hunchback son who drove the mules.

Fruits were brought in by Frank Battle, a fruit dealer of Manlius. Bananas were fifteen cents a dozen, but

anyone could buy a whole bunch of bananas from hucksters for seventy-five to eight-five cents. Ernest Edwards, of Lyndon, brought in cantaloupes. Crackers, cookies, bread, etc., were delivered to the store by a stage-like wagon and team. Norm Carpenter was the salesman from the National Biscuit Co. A familiar sight in those days was Billie Madison, a farmer who lived about one mile and a half east of the village. He came to do is trading, talk about the weather, discuss farm crop prices and politics, while munching crackers and cheese.

In those days an excellent cigar could be bought for a nickel. Old Briar Pipe smoking tobacco, coming in cloth sacks, was a standard brand, at five cents a package. In sweet chewing tobacco, there was the brand of Green Turtle, a plug tobacco with a small green metal piece in the form of a turtle, stuck on each plug. If only a half plug was asked for, the store had a machine with a hand-operated knife which cut the plug in two. There was the brand of Polar Bear, which had a small picture of a polar bear stuck on each package. Those sort of seals were accepted as coupons. There were also coupons in packaged coffee which came from Thalheimer's wholesale store in Syracuse. There was a plain chewing tobacco, Little Yara, better known as Kitefoot. Then, too, there were the different brands of snuff, which was used by elderly men and women.

J. M. Tillotson maintained a meat market in the rear of his store. In those days meat markets usually did their own slaughtering. He kept chickens, which were dressed on the premises, for Saturday's trade. They retailed for twelve to eighteen cents per pound. Turkeys from twenty to twenty-five. Round steak was two pounds for a quarter. Porterhouse and sirloin, eighteen to twenty cents. Pork loin, eight to nine cents, for a whole loin. Butter was twenty cents. Lard, eight to nine cents. Tillotson sold a considerable quantity of his own home tried-out lard. Hearts, liver, kidneys and tongues were given free to customers. Oysters could be bought wholesale by anyone for $1.00 per gallon, by ordering from the Manlius expressman Lew Adsit, and paying a charge of ten cents for delivery. All meats were well-trimmed, with much of the bone removed.

In later years Tillotson made his own sausage, which became widely known. For a number of years a man from south of Manlius brought a beef critter to the store, once or twice a month. Dan Keene supervised the meat market. Later, Dan left the store and moved to Kirkville, where he opened a grocery store and meat market. Levi Worden became clerk and delivery boy for a while, at Tillotson's store. He was succeeded by Alva Reed, who soon became meat cutter, staying on for many years in the store that did business under the names of J. M. Tillotson, Tillotson & Hopkins, Suiter & Williams and J. J. Cashin, until Cashin retired.

Tillotson's barn and other buildings faced on Spring street. Just south of the barn was a large lot, on which he raised tobacco for a number of years. He used the building which in earlier years was the finishing room of Applegate & Noble, Furniture Manufacturers, on John street, for curing his harvested tobacco. He also raised tobacco on a lot on the Louis Hatch farm, and hanging his tobacco in Hatch's barn, on the north side of Salt Springs street. Tillotson also kept bees. After Mr. Tillotson passed away, David Hickey, coal dealer, acquired the Tillotson residence. David Hickey, whose father, John, was born in Ireland in 1837, was born in Pompey in 1876, and was raised on a farm.

The Village Park, earlier known as the Village Green, borders on E. Genesee, on the north, Salt Springs, on the south, and S. Manlius street, on the east. In early years there was a white picket fence surrounding the park except for a sidewalk which gave access to the Fayetteville High School. Several quite large trees grew in the park, one of which was an evergreen. In later years the evergreen was used for a Christmas tree, being decorated with many colored electric lights. Near the west end of the park was a village cistern used for fire purposes. Water would be drawn from the cistern by a handpumper, through a suction hose. The pumper was drawn along by either men or a horse. Men would stand on the pumper, grasp the pumping bar, which worked up and down, and pump rapidly, while firemen directed a stream of water in a nearby building that was on fire. There were other cisterns or places located around the village where water could be drawn for fire purposes. Hose carts were usually drawn by hand. The first fire company was organized in 1845, and reorganized as fire Company No. 1, in 1854. The Hydraulic Company (fire and hose) was organized in 1861. On the east side of the park was a bandstand where the village band would give recitals. Later, the bandstand was moved to the corner of S. Manlius and Salt Springs street.

In a later year a granite watering trough was erected just west of the park, and the surrounding area of the trough was paved with brown paving stones. The trough was donated to the village by Col. John F. Gaynor, in 1893, and dedicated to the memory of his father, Edward Gaynor. Boynton Bros., Marble Works, were the designers and contractors who erected the trough. When the village began improving E. Genesee with a concrete pavement, the trough was moved to the east side of the park. The paving stones were acquired by George Ebeling, who later used them in the erection of his new home, on Walnut street. The white picket fence, which was abandoned in an earlier year, was bought by Abram Salg.

Church of the Immaculate Conception, earlier known as the Roman Catholic church. The origin of this society was founded by several families of Manlius and Fayetteville, between 1846 and 1855. Father Cahill from Cazenovia was the first priest to visit Fayetteville, and held service in the home of John Farrel. The Catholics of Fayetteville, in 1859, determined to build a church, but it was not until 1872 that the church was dedicated. In 1874 Francis O'Reilly pastor of the Roman Catholic church. Father Joyce was a well-known priest of the 1890's. He was also an avid baseball fan. The Catholic church was built on the site of the old Eagle Hotel, of which Walter Worden, Samuel D. Luce and others were proprietors.

The Kinne Cemetery, just east of the Catholic church. Cyrus Kinne built the first frame house in the village. The Kinne home was located just east of the cemetery. Descendants of the family still retain the cemetery site, although the bones of their forebears have been removed. Many descendants of Cyrus Kinne, who are business men or farmers, are still living in or near East Syracuse. When Kinne erected his home, there was but a little clearing in the forest and did not even have a name. In 1791, Joshua Knowlton and Origen Eaton located on the site of Fayetteville, and began clearing their lands. They were followed in the same locality by Cyrus Kinne, who at once opened a shop in which he followed his trade of blacksmithing, a great convenience to his fellow pioneers. Kinne was chairman of the first town meeting in Manlius, and was magistrate for many years. He died in 1808. At one time he operated the Kinne tavern, which was on the site of the later Cottage Hotel, operated by a Mr. Scollard, at the corner of E. Genesee and N. Manlius streets.

The Kinne family, the ancestry of which is traced back to Henry Kinne, who, it is believed, was born in 1624, at Norfolk, England, where his father, Sir Thomas Kinne, lived, and settled at Salem, Mass., in 1653. Cyrus, the progenitor of the family in this county, was born in Voluntown, Conn., in 1746, being one of six children, and removed in 1779 to Rensselaer county, N. Y. In 1791, while at Troy, he heard of a sale of State lands in Onondaga county, and after examining the map made a journey to examine them, and bought several lots situated in the town of Manlius. Returning home he quickly closed his business, and in March, 1792, he started with his four sons and one horse, a yoke of oxen, and a sled laden with some utensils and supplies to occupy his purchase. West of Utica they had to cut much of their road and ford every stream, for there were no bridges. They reached what is now Fayetteville early in the following April. In June he returned and brought the remainder of his family to the log cabin which had been built. The nearest grist mill at that time was at Oneida, and Albany the nearest market, and salmon were caught with pitchforks. Pigs and chickens had to be housed at night to save them from the wolves. Kinne was the first blacksmith in the village. In later years, the home where Cyrus Kinne once lived, was occupied by the Howell family, and later purchased by the Armstrong family. Dean Howell, the eldest son, studied for the ministry at the Cazenovia Seminary. Carl Williams was later an occupant of the home, which was then known as the Armstrong tenant house. Collin Armstrong, 2nd., later built his new home on this property.

Ethan Armstrong family residence and farmland. He was father to Augustus T. Armstrong, who later acquired the property. Augustus T. established the insurance company bearing his name, and which is still carried on by his sons, Collin, 2nd., and Donald. There was an older son, Merwin. Augustus's sister, Geneva, lived in the home. A part of the Armstrong farmland was located on the north side of E. Genesee, just east of the railroad. Among the descendants of the Collin family, Collin Armstrong, 1st, was for many years financial editor of the New York Sun when Charles A. Dana was owner and editor. Collin Wells was professor of Sociology at Dartmouth College. Augustus T. Armstrong passed away in 1919.

At this point a road on the Chenango R. R. property leads south to the Fayetteville Creamery, which was operated by F. E. Ellis. Fred Cathers succeeded Ellis as operator. Dwight Eastman was engineer at that time. Hiram Garlock, carpenter and builder, acquired a small piece of land just east of the creamery, erected a coalyard and office, and opened a coal business. At that time coal was $6.50 per ton.

A road on the east side of the railroad property leads south to Potter & Tracy's coalyard.

Potter & Tracy coalyard office. When B. H. Tracy first came to the village he opened a coalyard with Fred Potter, who was a former partner of Arthur Coon. They conducted a downtown grocery store. Potter & Tracy acquired a small piece of land just east of the railroad, formerly owned by the Bangs Estate, and erected a small office and coalyard, then entering the coal business. Later, Potter & Tracy dissolved partnership. Tracy continued on with the business. He later expanded his business, adding a lumber yard. He acquired the property just east of the old coal office from Mrs. Allen Walrath, and built a new larger office, and later, after acquiring more land, he erected large lumber storage buildings. When Hiram Garlock retired from his coal business, Tracy absorbed his holdings.

Allen Walrath family residence and barn. This home was built on a lot formerly owned by the Bangs Estate. Allen was a painter and steeplejack, and one time chief of the fire department. The greater part of his work was done in Syracuse. He had the contract of painting and finishing the Syracuse High School. He was also owner of the building known as Walrath Hall and blacksmith shop, just east of the Hall.

Peter Castle family residence and barn. This home was built on a lot formerly owned by the Bangs Estate. Mr. Castle was a Civil War veteran. For a number of years he worked at the Collin's saw mill, on Orchard street, before retiring. For a while, after retiring, he delivered meat for George Ebeling, with horse and buggy. Fred, a son, was a painter. Later, Charles Norton, a carpenter, occupied the home.

The Catholic cemetery. This land was acquired from the Bangs Estate.

Bangs Estate, which bordered on the south side of E. Genesee, from the railroad to the Ambrose Clark farm. Later, Ambrose Clark acquired a large part of this estate for farmland. He erected a large dwelling house there. The dwelling house and barns were later acquired by Joseph Hill. This property then extended along E. Genesee from the Catholic cemetery to the Ambrose Clark farm, and south, to border on Salt Springs street. In a more recent year Wm. Hunt, who came to the village from California, acquired the Joseph Hill residence and farm property.

Ambrose Clark, Jr., family residence and farmland, with tenant house, occupant unknown. The greater part of his farmland lay north of E. Genesee. The farmland on the south side of E. Genesee extended east, to border on Bishop's brook. Ambrose Clark, father to Ambrose, Jr., was born in 1809. He settled on this farm in 1835. The families of Gardner-Pierson, Tremain, Seward-Noble, Armstrong and Wells, belonged to the clan of families of Ambrose Smith. Ambrose Clark, Delancy Bartlett and Charles Mead, in a more remote relationship. All of these have been connected with the agricultural, educational and social affairs of the village.

On the north side of the bridge spanning the brook was a "turnout" from the road, where a horse could be driven down to drink from the brook. Then driving through the brook, the driver could again have access to the road. Most of the roads where streams crossed had such watering places. There also were wooden watering troughs on country roads, and which were kept filled with water piped from a nearby spring.

David Collin, 3rd., farmland on the south side of E. Genesee. This farmland extended along the south side of E. Genesee, from Bishop's brook east to the road coming from Manlius. Later, a part of this farmland was given to Charles L. Collin, son of David, and he erected his home there. He was also given a large tract of land on the north side of E. Genesee. In a more recent year, Dana Wells acquired the farmland on the south side of E. Genesee, opposite the David Collin homestead, and erected a large barn, a small barn and tenant house. Lee Rogers was tenant and farmhand, at one time. Finally this property was acquired by B. H. Tracy.

Charles L. Collin, son of David Collin, 3rd., residence, barn and farmland on the south side of E. Genesee. This farmland extended east, to border on the road from Manlius. At one time there was an enclosure just east of his home, where he kept two fawns.

Farm tenant house, on the C. L. Collin property, occupant unknown.

District school house, on the C. L. Collin property.

Part of N. Seward original farmland. Later, Wm. (Billie) Madison acquired the Seward farmland which bordered on both sides of E. Genesee. Just south of Madison's barn, on the south side of E. Genesee, there was a large piece of woods where, at one time, there was a body of water known as Hermit Lake, which later was drained, after a boy from Dry Hill drowned there. Some years later the bed of the lake was overgrown with trees.

S. J. Wells farmland, with tenant house and barn. The tenant house was occupied by Barney Overhizer, who operated the farm. Later, Overhizer left the farm and moved to a mid-western state. A son also left and opened a bakery in Syracuse. Dana Wells, son of S. J. Wells, then operated the farm, and at one time, Carl Williams, son of Edwin Williams, was a farmhand.

The Gardner-Pierson, Tremain families lived farther east on E. Genesee. Tremain owned a piece of land extending from E. Genesee, north to the Erie Canal, taking in part of the land on the east side of lower Green Lake. The property on the lake was known as Tremain Park, a well-known picnic ground in early years. The Park, bordering on the canal, was the site of many farmers' annual picnics, from the town of Manlius. Packet boats transported picnickers to the park, also barrels of beverages for those who imbibed. There was an open-air pavilion for dancing, a small restaurant with bar room, large ice house, picnic tables and a community stove where one could make coffee or warm up a picnic dinner. There was also a water pump and hitchracks for horses. The outlet of Green lake flowed through a culvert under the Erie Canal. There were rowboats for rent. At one time, for entertainment, a man walked a tight wire across the lake. Another time, a balloon ascension was made. Later, Truman Hildreth operated the park. He was succeeded by John Gaugel, who leased the picnic ground for a year or two. Among the descendants of the Collin family, Fred T. Pierson became a widely known Rochester lawyer. Robert Pierson gained distinction in the United States Army during the first World War.

N. Seward family residence and farmland, which was later acquired by Wm. Madison. This farmland on the north side of E. Genesee extended north to near Round Lake, one of the Green Lakes, and west to border on the C. L. Collin farmland. Mr. Madison was a Civil War veteran. Later, Dana Wells, a son-in-law of Madison, became operator of the farm.

Charles L. Collin farmland, barns and tenant house, the occupant being unknown. This property, originally a part of the David Collin farm, extended north to near Round Lake, and the north part of this land was woodland. Charles L. kept a large number of sheep, which were driven each season to the dyke near the Collin saw mill and washed before shearing. A lane, dividing the farmland of C. L. Collin from his father's, led north to Round Lake and on to the Armstrong farm, farther north.

David Collin, father of David Collin, 3rd, brought his bride, Anna Smith, to Fayetteville in 1817, and settled upon a military tract purchase by his father in 1797. He was of Huguenot descent, a man of indomitable will and perseverance. He soon became possessor of thousands of acres in this and other states. He was one of the few to build the first church in Fayetteville. He was the father of six children. David, 3rd, was next to the oldest. The Collin homestead was built in 1822, and David, 3rd, was born there in 1824. He graduated from Troy Rensselaer Institute in 1843, and from that time he followed to some extent the career of his father. In 1845 he married Clara Park, of Otsego Co., who died in 1881. Nine children were born to them, three of whom resided in Fayetteville: Charles Lee; Miriam, who resided in the homestead, and William Taylor, fruit grower and farmer. David Collin, father of David, 3rd, passed away in 1888. A tenant house on the Collin farm, and on the lane leading to Round Lake, was occupied by George Daggett, a farmhand. The Collin farm in later years, consisting of 410 acres, extended west along E. Genesee, to border partly on Bishop's brook, which flowed through the farmland of Ambrose Clark. In the kitchen of the Collin homestead there was a large fireplace which would take in a good-sized log. In front of the home there was a white picket fence. Dwight Collin's house was burned.

Ambrose Clark farmland and barns, on the north side of E. Genesee, opposite his home. There was a large acreage extending north, to border on the Hubbell farm. A large piece of woods on a steep hill near the Hubbell farm was known as Clark's woods. Clark's farmland extended west, to border on a lane going north, crossing Bishop's brook and leading to the Hubbell farm, high on a hill overlooking Fayetteville. The Volles family operated the farm and lived in the farm house. The Volles family later moved to Woodchuck Hill. Clark's entire farm consisted of 413 acres. After the parents passed away, Frances, a daughter, managed the farm for many years.

Bordering on the west side of the lane leading to the Hubbell farm was the northeast part of A. T. Armstrong's farm, which extended north to border on part of the Hubbell farm and on part of W. T. Collin's farm. Near the north end of Armstrong's land was a piece of swampy ground where cedar trees grew along Bishop's brook, and known as Armstrong's swamp.

The Chenango R. R. was opened for business in 1874. It was first known as the Syracuse, Chenango & New York R. R. In 1883, the railroad passed to the control of the West Shore Co., and in 1885, passed to the control of the New York Central. The Chenango Branch was named by some wag as the Goathorn, due to the deviations in the line. At Fayetteville there was the main line and two side tracks. Trains operated between Syracuse and Erieville. The depot was quite a large building with the customary wide overhang of roof, and maintained a waiting room, office and freight room. Nellie Coughlin was station agent. E. Sitts, grandson of N. P. Sitts, was assistant at that time. Later, a nephew of Nellie Coughlin, Frank Coughlin, became assistant. Miller Howell, brother of Dean Howell, delivered freight by horse and wagon. Jimmy Weir was a well-known freight conductor at that time. The first locomotives used on the railroad had bell-topped smoke stacks. Later, a more modern type of engine was used, but keeping to the small type because the modern large type could not pass through the tunnel near Cazenovia Lake.

Around 1896, a freight train heavily loaded with ice which was being shipped from an ice house on Cazenovia Lake got out of control on the downgrade between the lake and Fayetteville, running wild, with brakes set and sparks flying, the whistle screaming the approach of the runaway train. The engineer left the cab to help slow down the train, and mounting to the top of a wild-rocking car, he braved the rushing wind, to locate brake wheels atop of each car. The runaway roared past the village depot and "made" the curve near Collin's wood without mishap but piled up into a heap of splintered freight cars near what was then known as Hutchinsville, a cluster of homes just north of Fayetteville. The engine, with tender, and freight car and caboose were the only part of the train that stayed on the tracks and escaped damage. Cakes of ice were thrown far into a field on the west side of the tracks. Knowing that it would take days to clear the track, a temporary track was laid around the pile of wrecked cars. The fireman had stayed in the cab of the engine and the brakemen had stayed in the caboose. None were hurt, but the engineer was missing, and was not found until two days later. A clue to where the missing engineer might be was given by Alf Tyler's dog, which scented the body. The engineer's body was found underneath the pile of wreckage, in a hollow space where the impact of the runaway cars had pushed a big boulder several feet from its former resting place.

Adjacent to the depot on the west side was a road leading to a coalyard, just north of the depot. Millward Pratt operated the coalyard. Frank Cross was teamster of the coal wagon. Later, Fred Lamphere, a downtown merchant, acquired the yard. Ed Goodfellow was teamster. Fred Mathews succeeded Lamphere, as operator. The coalyard was finally acquired by David Hickey, who later became one of the firm of Hickey & Mott, Coal Dealers.

Bordering on the west side of the road leading to the coalyard and on E. Genesee was a large vacant lot, originally owned by Mrs. Lucy Tremain. This property, consisting of many acres, extended north, to border on the W. T. Collin farm, and west to the property which Ed Williams later acquired. For many years the property remained vacant. At times, a part of it was used to raise field corn. A part of the lot on the west side and facing on E. Genesee was used for a number of years for baseball and football games. The same ground was also used at times for circuses. Sig Sautelle was one of the showmen who came to the village. In those days circuses were transported from town to town by teams and large wagons. In earlier years, transportation was made via the Erie Canal. In more recent years, this former vacant lot was used for the erection of homes. Dr. Wynkoop was the first to build, his home being just east of the ball grounds. The Wynkoop property was later acquired by Dr. McLennan. Some years later Abram Salg built his new home, just east of the home of Ed Williams. Later, Bert Salg, son of Abram Salg, and L. Stickley's son built their homes there.

Edwin Williams family residence and barn. Retired. He was a Civil War veteran. This property was formerly owned by A. Grove. Ed's sons were: Charles; Fred; Frank, a Pompey farmer; Pearl, a barber; Clint; Carl and Arthur. One daughter, Nellie, married Abram Salg. His other daughter, Lillian, married Bert Goodfellow.

Mrs. Tuttle family residence. The home was later used for a tenant house, and was occupied by Tobias Goodfellow. Later, John Woodworth and family became tenants. Mr. Woodworth was a musician and father of Sammy Woodworth who for a number of years later was connected with the W. F. B. L. Broadcasting Co., at the Onondaga Hotel. Later the Woodworth family moved to Syracuse.

Mrs. Duffy, later known as Mrs. Grady, family residence. There were two sons, Mike Duffy and Joe Grady. Joe Grady married Charles Hueber's younger sister, and went to live on John street. The Duffy property was later acquired by Edna Sales, adopted daughter of Myron Bangs, and the home was remodeled and used for a tenant house. Mrs. Frank Harter became occupant.

Myron Bangs family residence and barn. He was a brother of Eli T. Bangs, and at one time was president of the Farmer's Bank, which was organized in 1870. The adopted daughter, Edna Sales, married in a more recent year and lived in the home for a number of years.

Fayetteville High School. This building was erected in 1889. Carey Coates opened the first tavern in the village, in 1801. Later, the Eagle Hotel was opened and located where the Catholic church now stands. Then Scollard's Hotel, then known as the Cottage Hotel, was opened on the site of the former Kinne tavern. In a later year Scollard's Hotel property was acquired by Mrs. G. H. McGuire and operated by Patrick Lyons. The new school was erected on the site of this hotel. The author well remembers the hotel, witnessed the demolition of the building and the excavation of the basement of the school. The school had a number of different principals during the years of its existence. During the author's school days there were Frank J. House, Prof. Chase and Prof. Williams. To name some of the teachers who taught school there, from 1889 to 1900: Miss Abby Andros, the oldest teacher; Miss Fannie Ecker, teacher of the 8th grade; Caroline Pratt; Susie Babcock, who later married Percy B. Jarvis; Mary Dowd, Anna Coughlin, Clara Arms, Margaret O'Brien, who later married J. J. Cashin; Miss Smith and Miss Helen Gregg. "Jim" Goodfellow was the first janitor, and he held that position for many years. Fred Potter succeeded Jim, and stayed on until the school was abandoned and razed. On an Arbor Day the author helped plant the trees which grew along E. Genesee and along the west side of the school.

Anna O'Brien residence. She was a dressmaker. At one time Wm. Edgerton, painter, occupied part of the home. This property was originally owned by J. O'Brien, Anna's father.

S. A. June property. This property, a vacant lot, was later acquired by Allen Walrath, who erected a store with a hall on the second floor. The hall was rented by the Odd Fellows, and they held their meetings there, until they moved to the Odd Fellows building, just across E. Genesee. Several years later, after Walrath erected the store, he built a blacksmith shop, just east of the store. Around 1895 Charles Hueber opened a grocery store in the Walrath building. He was succeeded by Sam Wein, who operated a fruit store. Sam later moved to the Blackman building, on Salt Springs street. After Sam moved, the store was rented by an Italian huckster, who also sold fruit, candy and tobacco, when not out on his route. Later, a grocery store and meat market was opened by Mr. Hotchkiss. He was succeeded by John D. Nichols, who opened a grocery and hardware store. Frank Mott, Jr., has a tinshop in a room in the rear of Nichols' store.

Blacksmith shop, on the Wands Hotel property. At one time the shop was operated by James Murray. He moved later to the Walrath blacksmith shop. Then Fred Osborn, blacksmith, occupied the shop Murray vacated. Above the Wands' blacksmith shop was a paint shop, which at one time was occupied by J. H. Newman. Blacksmith shops were places where men gathered, whether they came for having horses shod or for general conversation, and no one was accused of being tongue-tied. Such discussions took in the whole range of civic affairs, politics and the characteristic traits of villagers, when said villagers were not present. These meetings were held, regardless of the shop being in a blue haze created by the forge, the odor of a scorching hoof, when a hot shoe was being fitted, or the ringing of the anvil, while the blacksmith pounded out a shoe and fitted on calks.

Wands Hotel, with barn and horse sheds. This hotel was formerly known as the Goodrich House. Arthur Wands was proprietor. Wm. (Bill) Cummings was bartender. This property was originally owned by J. Curtiss. Jacob Hullar finally acquired the hotel property, and carried on the same business. In an earlier year, before Wands acquired the property, Pearl Williams and Richard Smith were in business in the hotel building for a short time.

Miss Slater residence. Later, the home was occupied by Frank Mott, Jr., who opened a tinshop. He moved later to a room in the rear of J. D. Nichols' store. Harry Cramer, tinsmith, succeeded Mott in the tinshop in the Slater home. Later, Pearl Williams acquired the Slater property, remodeled the house and built on an addition on the east side, where he opened a barber shop. Pearl moved there from Orchard street. Formerly he operated a barber shop in the millinery shop which was formerly maintained by Mrs. Jack Taylor.

Applegate family residence. This property was originally owned by Mrs. Chapman. Later, Oliver (Ollie) Reals was occupant of the home. He was a stone cutter and engraver, employed at the Boynton Bros. monument shop, at the corner of Elm and N. Mill streets. He later moved to Manlius. He married a daughter of Jerome Patterson, of High Bridge. After Ollie moved, the home was occupied by Ed Borrows, employee at Stickley's. Finally Pearl Williams acquired the property and later the house was bought by John Thompson and moved to his property on Green St.

Baptist Church parsonage. Around 1895 it was occupied by the Rev. Williams. Later, the property was acquired by E. A. Winchell.

The Baptist Church. A Baptist society, and all early settlers were Baptists, was formed at Fayetteville as early as 1800, over which Rev. Daniel Campbell was one of the first pastors. Elder Breed was also an early worker. The first meetings were held in the little brown school house, near the Kinne location, just east of the Catholic church. A council was called in 1804, at which Father Bennett and Elder John Peck were present, and about twenty members were present. A real meeting house was not built until 1831, which is now the present Odd Fellows building. Allen Breed was the second pastor and son of the first pastor, an early settler. Allen Breed became a nationally known Baptist preacher in Boston, Mass. Finally, the Baptists erected their church in 1859, and it remained there at the corner of Academy and E. Genesee streets until in a more recent year it was demolished. In the rear of the church was the sexton's house, also horse sheds. The author believes that the church was built on the site of a building occupied by Deacon Robert Stewart, wagon maker.

Dr. Curtis Hurd family residence. The family was well known in the village. Mrs. Wm. T. Collin was a member of the same family. Miss Fannie Ecker, who was a teacher in the Fayetteville High School, was a granddaughter. (She was the author's teacher in the 8th grade.) The Hurd property was finally acquired by Roger Jones who, at that time, was connected with the Fayetteville Commercial Bank.

George Sisson family residence. This property was originally owned by Mr. W. Eaton. Mr. Sisson was a partner in the firm of Collin, Arnold & Sisson, manufacturers of furniture. At a later year, Walter Smith, an employee at the Smith typewriter factory in Syracuse, acquired the Sisson property.

William Austin family residence. This property was originally owned by Mrs. Lord. Mr. Austin was a Civil War veteran. He was also Supervisor of the Town of Manlius in 1874. He was president of the village from 1889 to 1892. For a number of years he was a partner in the firm of Nichols & Austin, Hardware Dealers. Earlier, he was one of the firm of Wells & Austin, Dealers in Hardware, Iron, Stoves and Coal. This firm operated a coalyard on the feeder near Bangs & Gaynor's lime mill. In 1903 Mr. Austin became justice of the peace. A son, Clarence, was a lawyer.

Sheldon S. Pratt family residence. He was a son of Seymour Pratt. Sheldon's sons were: Charles, Millward and Fred. In a more recent year this property was acquired by Mrs. Millward, who moved there from W. Genesee. Henry Clark, a relative, also occupied the Millward home and was at one time assistant district attorney.

Dr. Frederick Cook family residence. A veterinarian. This property was originally owned by C. S. Noble. Dr. Cook formerly lived at the corner of W. Genesee and Highbridge streets. In a barn at the rear of the house on E. Genesee, he kept both cows and horses. Around 1890, a good share of the families in the village kept horses and cows, along with pigs and chickens.

Hervey Edwards Estate. At a later year, Beach Beard acquired a lot on this property and built his home. He was a grandson of Beach Beard, who came to Fayetteville in 1850 and became active in mercantile, milling and social affairs, with his sons, Beach C. and Henry L. Beard. Beach C. Beard built the house which was later acquired by John Ecker, postmaster in the 1890's. Later the Ecker home was occupied by John's daughter, Mrs. Irving Perry.

Deacon Hervey Edwards family residence, a colonial house which he built at the corner of E. Genesee and Edwards streets. Edwards street was formerly known as Edwards lane. He was an early merchant in the village, his store being located at the corner of Salt Springs and S. Manlius streets. He was, during its existence, one-time president of the Fayetteville National Bank. Later, this property was acquired by Fred Lamphere, merchant and coal dealer. In a later year Mrs. Kinne acquired the property, which was finally acquired by Wm. Peckham, and moved there from S. Manlius street. He was a lawyer, and at one time, assistant district attorney.

Col. John F. Gaynor family residence. John F. was born in Fayetteville in 1850. His father, Edward Gaynor, was born in County Kerry, Ireland, and came to America in 1849, settling in Fayetteville in 1850. For many years he was engaged in the manufacture of cement and plaster, and died in 1890. His wife was Catherine Kennedy, born in Ireland and died in Fayetteville in 1879. John F. Gaynor was educated in the Fayetteville Academy, and at the age of fourteen years he engaged with his father as clerk and bookkeeper in the cement and plaster business, and continued in that business until 1878, when he started in the business which he followed and in which he met success. He had contracts in the U. S. government for building jetty and harbor work at many places along the Atlantic coast and at Richmond, Va., and had large contracts in Chile, S. America, also had large contracts for harbor work in Mexico. John F. married Mary Ann Gallagher of Oneida, N. Y. There were two children: John F., Jr., and Catherine L. Mrs. Gaynor died in 1887. Anna, a sister of John F. Gaynor, and William, a brother, lived in the home. A familiar sight at the Gaynor home was the big iron dog on the front lawn. A stone wall fronted the property. John (Jack) Hopkins was caretaker and hostler. The Gaynor home was on the site of the former J. W. Moulter property.

Porter Tremain family residence. This property was originally owned by D. Palmer. Tremain was a president, at one time, during the existence of the Fayetteville National Bank. Later, the Tremain property was acquired by Robert Dunlop, who moved there from W. Genesee.

Charles H. VanSchaick family residence. This property was originally owned by Walden A. Tibbitts, who in early years conducted a general store, selling dry goods, boots and shoes, groceries, provisions, hats, caps and crockery. He was a brother of Dr. Frank G. Tibbitts, dentist. Charles H. VanSchaick was born in 1839 and educated at the Cazenovia Seminary. He started farming in 1860, and in 1880 he returned to Fayetteville, then moved to the farm. In 1873 he married, and there were two children, Hortense and Forest. Later, for a while, the VanSchaick home was occupied by Joe Lynch, motorman on the Suburban trolley line. In a more recent year Dr. George J. Bryan acquired the property, which he used for rental.

Dr. Israel Madison Slingerland family residence and office. This property was originally owned by Col. John Sprague, who was an early settler. Later, it was acquired by Hiram Wood, who sold to Dr. Slingerland. Col. John Sprague's daughter was the first wife of Hiram Wood. Dr. Slingerland, son of Solomon, a farmer, was born in 1856. In 1880 he entered the Albany Medical College, graduating in March 1883. In August 1883, he came to Fayetteville, taking the practice of Dr. Ira Harris. In 1887 he bought his home, where his office was located. He married in 1883, and his wife died in 1889. In 1891 he married Mrs. Adelia H. Wilson of Fayetteville, who was school commissioner of this district. Cut in two and moved to two separates sites on Center Street by Earl Edwards - apt. next door and Bob Porter's apartment.

Mrs. Horace Grove residence. This property was formerly owned by H. Harmon. Mrs. Grove acquired this property after Mr. Grove passed away, and the house was remodeled over into a more modern dwelling by Tom Timmons, a carpenter. Fred Mathews and his wife, a daughter of Mrs. Grove, also lived in the home.

John A. Ecker family residence and barn. Henry Ecker, father of John Ecker, and tailor by trade, came to Fayetteville in an early year and opened a shop and clothing store on the site of the Beard block (burned out 1852), and later in that block, conducting his shop until 1879. He died in 1887. He served as postmaster from 1861 to 1879. John A. Ecker, Henry's son, attended the Fayetteville Academy. After leaving school he went into the post office with his father, where he remained until 1870, then became bookkeeper at the Fayetteville National Bank, holding that position until 1879. He then spent three years in Washington, D. C., as secretary and treasurer of the National Dredging Co. In 1882 he returned to the National Bank, where he remained until appointed postmaster in 1892. Supervisor in 1888, 1890. In 1872, he married Ida, daughter of Beach C. Beard. Ecker's home was built by Beach C. Beard. (Mrs. Irving Perry -- Natalie Ecker).

Edward Hopkins family residence. He was a Civil War veteran. He also was a building contractor, and he erected the Fayetteville High School. In later years the home was occupied by a son, Arthur, who was for a number of years one of the firm of Tillotson & Hopkins.

John McViccar family residence. This home was considered an imposing residence. He erected the building where DeLancy Bartlett conducted a drug store for many years, and he conducted a drug store in the same building prior to DeLancy Bartlett. Grover Cleveland was clerk in the McViccar drug store for about a year. In 1851, John McViccar built the grist mill that was known in later years as the Pearl Barley Mills (Washington St.). R. C. Hatch took the property in 1854. It finally burned down. Later, on this site, a feed mill was built by Levi Swan. After Mr. McViccar passed away the home was occupied by a granddaughter, Miss Harriet T. McViccar. When she passed away it left the family extinct. For many years the home was occupied by Wm. Burhans, until the home was remodeled to establish the new Fayetteville Library. The building committee of the library were Emma Beard, Adele Hall and Charles L. Collin.

Wm. E. Burhans was born in Jamesville in 1852. His father, Daniel, was a mechanic and came to the town of Dewitt in 1837 and remained in that town until 1855. He established a sash and blind factory in Jamesville, which he and his brother, Lydertius, conducted until he moved to Fayetteville. He then became a partner of O. D. Blanchard in the same line until his death in 1887. Wm. E. Burhans was educated in common schools and the Fayetteville Academy. After leaving school he was for seventeen years employed in his father's factory. After his father's death, he continued in the lumber business, manufacturing packing cases, widow frames, etc. He was a vestryman of the Trinity Church. In 1878 he married Bell Hubbs, of Fayetteville. There was one son, Daniel R.

Dr. Coburn Badgley family residence, office and barn. He acquired this property after moving from his first home, just across E. Genesee. He was president of the village in 1898. The Farmer's Bank, in an earlier year, and which existed for a decade, was located in front of the original owner's home, who was Mrs. Orrin S. Gillett. The bank ceased operations and was razed. Samuel J. Wells was president. Myron Bangs, vice-president. Frank M. Severance, cashier. Dr. Badgley's property was later acquired by Percy B. Jarvis.

Platt H. Smith family residence and barn. This property was formerly owned by Levi Snell. Platt's father, Ambrose Smith, came to the village in 1829, and located on a farm near the village. Those of his children who have been identified with the village were James Henry Smith, Platt H., and Howard. Platt H. Smith was educated at the Yates Polytechnic Institute, Chittenango, N. Y. In 1857 he engaged in the mercantile business at Camillus, under the firm name of Knapp & Smith, which they conducted for four years. he then returned to Fayetteville, where he conducted a general store with Levi Snell from 1862 to 1892. He was president of the Board of Water Commissioners during its construction. He became a director of the National Bank of Fayetteville in 1879. In 1862 he married Katherine Snell, daughter of Levi Snell. He was interested in many enterprises of the village. Platt H. Smith, in daily life, seemed to be rather reserved, but back of that reserve there was a jovial nature which endeared him to his friends. Levi Snell was also vice-president of the National Bank, as was Platt's father, Ambrose.

John E. Thompson Meat Market. This market, a one-story building, was located near the retaining wall of the lawn on the west side of Platt Smith's home. Later, Romeo Battle opened a grocery, fruit and tobacco store there. At that time Sweet Caporal cigarettes were five cents a package. After Battle went out of business, David Lawrence established a drug store there. A while later, the building was demolished. Between that former store and Hoag Bros., Grocers, on N. Mill street, was a small, narrow room, where Charles Rolfe had a shoe repair shop, after moving from his former shop from a former millinery shop conducted by Mrs. Jack Taylor, on the corner of Spring and E. Genesee streets.

James H. Mathews store, Merchant Tailor, Ready-Made Goods. He was a Civil War veteran. The block in which this store was located was built about 1824, and was formerly occupied by Flint & Platt and Elijah Paine. After Mathews discontinued his store, Patrick Costello opened a saloon there. Henry (Hank) Straub opened a barber shop above the saloon. A stairway next to the saloon, on the west side, gave access to the barber shop and rooms over Bartlett's drug store. In earlier years, the rooms over Mathew's store were occupied by Paltz Bros., Manufacturers and Dealers in Boots and Shoes. At that time, N. P. Sitts was an employee. Later he opened a boot and shoe repair shop on his property, at the corner of Spring and Clinton streets. In later years, the rooms above Costello's' saloon, except for Straub's barber shop, were unoccupied. Pat Costello later discontinued his saloon business and opened a meat market.

DeLancy Bartlett Drug Store, which he conducted for many years. Delancy Bartlett succeeded John McViccar, who erected the building and opened a drug store there. Grover Cleveland was clerk in the McViccar store for about a year. At a later year the property was acquired by Myron Bangs, and Edna Sales, an adopted daughter, became manager of the apartments over Bartlett's store. Delancy Bartlett, Jr., later entered the business which his father conducted. At one time John Pratt was a clerk in the store.

The building adjoining Bartlett's store was erected by Seymour Pratt. At a later date the building was owned by Mrs. J. Hodge. At one time the ground floor was occupied by Walden Tibbitts, merchant. He was succeeded by Coon & Potter, Grocers, and were doing business around 1905. A stairway on the west side of the building gave access to the rooms above the store. After Coon & Potter dissolved partnership, the store was occupied by Charles Loomis, who opened a saloon there. Loomis was a former bartender for Trude Grove, who conducted a saloon on N. Mill street. Later, Loomis acquired a building just north of Trude Grove's saloon, and opened a saloon there. After Loomis moved to N. Mill street, George Dougherty opened a saloon where Loomis was formerly located. Ina more recent year, C. R. Eaton acquired the building and opened an undertaking and furniture business. Soon after C. R. Eaton came to the village, Harry Goodfellow became his assistant. He was succeeded by Fred Mathews. An alley way, between Eaton's store and the next building, gave access to the rear of the stores on W. Genesee and to those on N. Mill street.

Frank Mott, Sr., Hardware Store, a three-story wooden-framed building, formerly occupied by Wells & Austin, Dealers in hardware, Stoves and Coal. Later, Austin became one of the firm of Nichols & Austin. At the rear of Mott's store there was a room where Mott conducted a tinshop. In later years the store was conducted by Mott's three sons: Fred, John and Lawrence. In a more recent year John became a partner in the firm of Hickey & Mott, Coal Dealers. Adjoining this building, on the west side, was a lane leading north along the east side of the south end of the feeder. On this lane were two dwelling houses, one being occupied by the White family, the other by Wm. Daggett.

Seward & Crouse Co. Store. They were succeeded by Levi Snell & Platt H. Smith, under the firm's name, Snell & Smith. They continued to carry on the business as dealers in dry goods, groceries, hats, caps, boots and shoes, crockery, seeds and feathers. The building burned in 1893, and for many years only the basement walls were standing. Later, Martin Doyle acquired the property and erected a large frame building, which contained two stores on the ground floor, with living rooms above. A bowling alley was installed in the basement. For some time Martin conducted one of the stores, dealing in ice cream, candies, tobacco, etc,. and also conducting the bowling alleys.

The old white bridge, spanning the creek, was a familiar sight for many years. In a more recent year a steel structure took its place.

James H. Mathews Livery Stable. This two-story building was located on the west bank of the creek, near the bridge, and was conducted by Jim for many years. The stables were on the ground floor. The second story was on a level with W. Genesee, due to the approach to the creek bridge. Later, this property was acquired by Ed Harter, who opened a glove shop there. He was formerly a partner in the firm of Harter and Morrison Glove Makers. Adjoining the livery stable there was a large vacant lot which was used a

number of times for circus entertainment. About midway between the livery stable and the lower bridge was a barrel shop operated by J. L. Mathews. Ed Rowe, a cooper, was an employee.

The "lower" bridge. A small wooden bridge which spanned the creek branch for many years. Later, after a destructive flood, and after the dwellers on the "Flats" gave voice with a stern protest against further flooding of property and cellars, a retaining wall was built along the west side of the main creek, a short distance south of the main bridge, and in doing that, it abolished the branch, which was later filled in.

E. S. Smith family residence. Original owner. Later, this property was acquired by Mrs. Lanson M. Benedict. Before Mr. Benedict passed away, they lived on Salt Springs street. In a more recent year the property was acquired by George Fulmer, a retired Civil War veteran. At an earlier date he was employed at the C. L. Collin saw mill and lived on Chapel street. Later, Alva Reed, a son-in-law, occupied the home, on W. Genesee.

Edward Eastman family residence. This property was formerly owned by L. L. Blanchard. Ed was employed at the Meat Block Factory, in High Bridge. The Meat Block factory was on the site of the former Murphy Paper Barrel Co., which was established in 1880.

Duane Babcock family residence. He was a Civil War veteran. At one time he was Water Commissioner of the village. This property was later acquired by Palmer Gregg, Street Commissioner. Palmer W. H. Gregg, a son of John Gregg, who was born in Ayrshire, Scotland in 1840 and came to this country in 1869, assisted his father on the farm in Dewitt, which his father bought in 1894. Palmer Gregg and his sister, Helen, were two of eight children. Later, Palmer moved to Fayetteville, where he became street commissioner. Helen became a teacher at the Fayetteville High School.

J. R. Jones tenant house, occupied for a time in a more recent year by W. M. Gage, Printer.

J. R. Jones family residence. There was a large lot, with barn, on this property. His daughter, Jennie, conducted a millinery shop in the home.

Elisha (Deek) Steadman family residence. He operated a livery stable, and was a president of the village in 1891. This property was formerly owned by Tom Timmons, a Civil War veteran. He was a carpenter.

H. J. Duke family residence. This property was formerly owned by H. Brown. A daughter, Alice, married Mill Everingham, a village merchant. The home was later used for rental, and Irving Doxtator was occupant for a while.

C. Oxner family residence in early years.

C. Oxner tenant house, occupant unknown. Occupied by Geo. Van Auker. Two-family tenant house, originally owned by C. Oxner, and at one time occupied by Albert (Swifty) Martin and Ted Strong families. Later, Strong moved to rooms in the old post office building. For some time Strong was correspondent for the Fayetteville Recorder, at the time when H. C. Beauchamp was editor. In a more recent year, Wm. Gray acquired the Oxner property. He was employed at the Meat Block factory.

O. Gillett farmland. The author believes that this property was later absorbed by the Jerome Palmer Estate. This farmland bordered on the west side of N. Burdick street, from W. Genesee to the south side of the Erkenbeck farm, and extended along W. Genesee, to border on the farmland of A. Cady Palmer.

A. Cady Palmer family residence, farmland, barns and tenant house. He was a Civil War veteran. The Palmer family is one of the oldest in the town of Manlius. Elias Sanford Palmer, of Stonington, Conn., purchased a soldier's right of 600 acres in the town of Manlius, and in 1805, his son, Charles, settled on one-half of that acreage, and in 1812, Sanford located here, and the farm was divided between them and has since been occupied by their descendants. Henry, a son of Charles, went to live in Indiana, and after a while, his son, A. Cady Palmer, came to live with his grandfather, at the homestead which was built in 1828 and is still in good repair. This home and the Collin homesteads were the only homes in the vicinity, owned and occupied constantly by the same family. A. Cady Palmer's grandmother passed away in 1883, at the age of ninety-four. A daughter married Aaron Wing, who built the home, long known as the Robert Crouse home. Aaron Wing and wife were the parents of Mrs. Volney Nichols.

A. Cady Palmer was born in Oneida Castle. He was educated in common schools and at the Chittenango Polytechnic School, graduating from there as a civil engineer. He was one of the surveyors of the Erie Canal at the time of its enlargement. In 1861, he enlisted with the engineer corps of the 50th Regiment and was in service three and one-half years. After his return he followed contracting for a few years and then settled down on the old homestead. He was a staunch Republican and was supervisor of the town of Manlius, being first elected in 1883. Descendants of Charles Palmer were: a son, Luther; daughters, Sara A., Zada E., Kate A. and Mrs. Elizabeth Erkenbeck. Sanford Palmer came from Stonington, Conn. in 1812. He died in 1828. Sanford B. Palmer, his oldest son, was born in 1793. Sanford B. Palmer's son, Byron R. Palmer, was a prominent and successful business man and was at the time of his death, in 1886, the president of the Fayetteville National Bank. Dennison Palmer, the third son of Sanford Palmer, was born in 1800. In 1812 he came to Fayetteville, and until 1830 his life was spent upon the farm. Afterward for some years he was engaged in milling and mercantile business. He died in 1874.

Adjoining the Palmer property was a vacant lot originally owned by D. Rotnour. Around 1901, Rev. Barber and Oliver Moulter acquired building sites on the property and built their homes. The Barber home was built next to the Palmer home, and Moulter's next to Barber's. Hiram Garlock, carpenter and builder, erected the homes. Wm. Agan was employed by Garlock as a carpenter. Later, the Rev. Barber property was acquired by Robert Dunlop, who lived there for some time, then acquired the Tremain property on E. Genesee. Moulter, some time later, sold his home and moved to the village. Moulter was agent for an insurance company.

Allen family residence and farmland. He was, at one time, connected with the Suburban trolley line. Wm. Brandis was a farmhand.

John Shanahan family residence. He was a Syracuse merchant.

Eli T. Bangs residence, large barns and farmland. This property consisted of several hundred acres, extending north from W. Genesee nearly to the Erie Canal, and west from the Shanahan property along W. Genesee to border on the property of the Onondaga Golf Club. Eli's home was an imposing structure and nicely maintained. The front porch was built of pine, and the panels on the upper part, between porch columns, were hand-carved, representing floral designs. On the east and west ends of the porch, the panels were complete from floor to ceiling and carved to represent dragons. The pine of the porch was finished with varnish in natural color. Each year there was a complete removal of varnish, and then was refinished, to preserve the natural grain of the wood. The house was newly painted every two years. Tom Nichols, painter, did the painting and varnishing. The ceilings in the home were all hand-painted in floral designs, being done by artists. There were a number of large mirrors, the largest costing around $175.00. The floors were covered by expensive carpeting. On the roof was a cupola, where Eli would sit and view his farmlands with a telescope. In the front yard was a well house, the water being drawn up by a bucket. A white picket fence enhanced the property in front of the home.

Eli T. Bangs was born in Fayetteville in 1825. He was educated in common schools and the Fayetteville Academy. After leaving school, he took up jobbing and his first work was the building of the aqueduct over the Limestone creek, north of the village. In 1860 the firm of Bangs & Gaynor was formed. Mr. Bangs was the originator of the system of laying foundations for jetties, and the United States used them. And since that time Mr. Bangs was connected with and did alone from twelve to fifteen million dollars worth of government contracting. He married in 1851. There was one son, Anson H. Bangs. Myron Bangs was a brother of Eli T. The father, Reuben H. Bangs, came to this country in 1813. He was a contractor, and assisted in the building of the first Erie Canal.

This concludes the list of homes and families who lived on West and East Genesee St.

Wm. Hoyt family residence, barn, and orchard just west of the home. Mr. Hoyt married Grover Cleveland's sister, Mary. Later, the home was occupied by the Whitton family who were of English descent. And later by Harry Richardson. In a more recent year, the orchard was used for building lots, and two houses were erected. One was built by Wm. Hunt, and he moved there from his farm on E. Genesee, where he lived when he first came to the village. Peter Hanson acquired a lot just west of Hunt's, and built his new home. The Hanson property was later acquired by S. L. Porter.

Arthur Williams family residence. He was at one time one of the firm of Suiter & Williams, Grocers, who conducted a store where J. M. Tillotson formerly maintained his store for many years. The Williams' home was finally acquired by George W. Ingalls, Insurance.

James (Jim) Boyd family residence. He was a mason and plasterer. His daughter married Frank Fillmore, a farmer who lived near Manlius. Later, the home was occupied by Lloyd Morrison, carpenter. This property was finally acquired by Peter Hanson, who moved there after selling his former home to S. L. Porter. Mr. Hanson was a designer at Stickley's.

David (Dave) O'Neil family residence. He was a sexton of the Protestant cemetery. Later, George Tabor occupied the home. A few years later Kenneth Bex and family were occupants, for a while.

Monroe Worden family residence and barn, formerly the property of H. Harmon. The home was also occupied by Dr. Byington and his daughter, Lillian. He also had his office there, moving from a downtown office. Later, John Pratt and sisters, Elizabeth and Caroline, acquired the property, and moved there from their farm on W. Genesee. In a more recent year the property was acquired by Kate and Zada Palmer, who did considerable remodeling.

Mrs. A. C. Hammond family residence. A daughter, Carrie, lived there for many years.

H. H. Edwards property. Later, John D. Nichols acquired the property and built his new home, and moved there from just across Elm street, where he formerly lived. In an early year he was in partnership with his father, and they conducted a grocery and hardware store on the ground floor of the Beard Hotel. The firm was known as V. H. Nichols & Son. Later, the firm dissolved. In a more recent year, John conducted a grocery and hardware store in the Walrath building, on E. Genesee. At one time John kept horses, and it was a familiar sight to see him driving along streets, his coach dog trotting along underneath the carriage and close to the horse's heels.

Volney H. Nichols family residence. He was a village merchant for many years. He was also Town Clerk for many years. After Volney passed away, his daughter, Ada, carried on with that same office. Volney's wife was the daughter of Aaron Wing, who built the Robert Crouse home, on E. Genesee.

Braton (Buck) Patrick family residence and barn. This property was formerly owned by John Ecker. Braton had a monthly income, left by his father. Braton was a profound read of books, any kind, and he had an extensive library. Outside of books, his only occupation was delivering meats for Charlie Hopkins.

Alfred Hall family residence and barn. He was a carpenter, and formerly engaged as a teamster at Stickley's. The Hall property was formerly owned by Mrs. T. Mead.

Vacant lot. In early years owned by J. Brown.

Jackson Walsh family residence. He was a son of David Walsh, who conducted a restaurant on N. Mill street. This house was built of square-cut stone, and the only all-stone house inside the village. In early years the building was used for a school house. C. Paltz was a former owner of the property.

Ral Service family residence, formerly the property of Wm. Austin. The home was later occupied by the Merrill family. He was one of the firm of Merrill & Soule, operators of a canning factory just north of the village. They were also operators of a mince meat factory in Syracuse, the brand being known as None-Such Mince Meat. A few years later the home was occupied by the Allen family. Mr. Allen was a liquor inspector. A son, Fred, was an employee at the S. J. Wells fruit farm.

Lemuel Burt family residence. For a number of years he sold guns and ammunition. This property was formerly owned by I. K. Brownson. Later, Mr. Burt sold his home to Reuben P. Prichard, Forestry Professor, and moved to his new home, at the corner of Warren and Beach streets.

John Pease family residence and barn. This property was formerly owned by Mrs. Goodrich. John operated an express and freight route between the village and Syracuse. William (Bill) French was teamster. At one time Pearl Williams, when he was first married, occupied part of the house. Later, Wm. Torpey operated the former Pease freight route, until he became an employee of the Suburban trolley line, as conductor on the freight car. In a more recent year, Burnell Alexander, a carpenter, acquired the Pease property.

Wm. Searle family residence. He was a farmhand. This property was formerly owned by M. Reed. In a more recent year, Fred Searle, a son of William, who for many years was manager of Suburban Park, occupied the home.

Wellington Worden family residence. This property was formerly owned by E. C. Allen. Mr. Worden was tax collector for a number of years. He moved to Elm street from his former home on S. Burdick street. Delbert, a son, was the only one of the family who continued to live in the home on Elm street. He was a mail carrier for many years.

Printing Office, at the corner of Elm and N. Mill streets.

At this point Elm street enters N. Mill street.

Horace S. Grove property, a building later occupied by Boynton Bros. Marble Works.

Henry Straub family residence, prior to moving to N. Mill street. He was a barber, operating a shop in a room over Costello's saloon. At one time he was chief of the Fayetteville Fire Department. The Straub residence was formerly owned by E. Lascell.

Mrs. Bishop residence.

Dr. Hickson family residence.

H. Ecker residence.

Henry Pratt family residence. He was at one time editor of the "Recorder," a village newspaper. This residence was known as the Oxner house. In an early year the house caught fire but was not greatly damaged. In a more recent year Boyd Muckey acquired the property. Around that time he was traffic policeman.

Ransier family residence. This property was formerly owned by L. Evans. Later, Sam Morgan, a carpenter, occupied part of the Ransier home. Lanty Morgan, a son, was employed at grocery stores at different times. Later, he worked with his father.

Mrs. A. L. Seward property, extending along Elm street from Center street to Edwards street. Fred Potter later acquired a lot from this property and built his new home, moving there from Lincoln Ave. As has been mentioned before, Fred was at one time a partner in the firm of Coon & Potter, Grocers. They dissolved partnership later, and Arthur Coon opened a dry goods store in one of the stores occupied by Everingham & Carr on N. Mill street. Potter became associated with Burnell H. Tracy, and the firm became known as Potter & Tracy, Coal Dealers. Later, they dissolved partnership, and at a later date Potter became janitor of the Fayetteville High School.

Another lot was acquired from the Seward property, and Gaynor's barn was moved there and remodeled into a dwelling house. Mrs. Rice, sister of Beach Beard's wife, became occupant, having moved there from Salt Springs street. Later, the home which Mrs. Rice had occupied was acquired by Osterlow, a packer of tobaccos. His factory was located in the Beard feed mill, on W. Genesee.

Hervey Edwards Estate. A vacant lot for a number of years, until the property was acquired by Wm. M. Markham, Sloyd (School?) Teacher, who built his new home there.

R. Fulcher residence. Later, John D. Nichols was occupant, before he moved to his new home, just across Elm street. Robert Scott was a later occupant. In a more recent year the property was acquired by W. G. Stearns, after retiring from a farm on the Manlius Center road. He became an employee at Stickley's. Later, the home was occupied by Edward Markle, a son-in-law. He was a carpenter.

Charles Andros family residence. Retired. This property was formerly owned by Dr. Hutchins. A daughter, Abby Andros, was a teacher at the Fayetteville High School.

Beaumont family residence. Retired. This property was formerly owned by J. D. Stearns. Beaumont's daughter, Mrs. Jack Taylor, was a milliner. Later, the Beaumont property was acquired by B. G. Benedict who, when he first came to the village, was a farmhand employed by W. W. Williams, on N. Manlius street.

Moffitt family residence. This property was formerly owned by J. D. Stearns. Mr. Moffitt was a flour salesman. He was also director of a drum corps, known a Moffitt's Drum Corps. Both Harry and Clayton Taylor, sons of Jack Taylor, were members of the corps.

The Fayetteville Academy. (More about this later.)

Jim Murray family residence. He was a blacksmith, with shop on E. Genesee. He occupied this home when he first came to the village. This property was formerly owned by Mrs. Northrup. Later, Charles Brown, cigarmaker, acquired the property, using the house for rental.

Charles Brown family residence.

Andros property, later acquired by J. M. Tillotson, who used the home as a tenant house, which was occupied by Louis Bajus, shipping clerk at Stickley's.

Millward S. Pratt tenant house. This home had a number of tenants through the years. At one time, Wm. Daggett, who was at one time employed at the C. L. Collin lighting plant on Orchard street, was occupant. Later, Charles Brown acquired the property, and moved there.

Mrs. E. J. Hoyt property, vacant lot. This property was later acquired for a playground for the Fayetteville High School.

At this point Elm street enters N. Manlius street.

Mechanic street, starting at Center street, going west on the north side.

David Collin, fourth of that name, farm property, bordering for a short distance on Mechanic street.

Woodridge property in early years.

S. Chandler family residence. Later, Jim Grover, carpenter and son-in-law, occupied the home.

Monahan property, in early years.

Ned Griffin family residence. He was an employee at the Bangs & Gaynor lime kilns. In more recent years, Clifford, a son, was employed at the Precision Castings Co., an inspector.

T. Daly property in early years. Later, the home was occupied by Boyd Muckey, at that time a bartender at Trude Grove's saloon. In a more recent year, Boyd acquired the Henry Pratt property on Elm street.

Horse barn on the property of Edward Gaynor. For a number of years Hol Allen was teamster for Bangs & Gaynor. In a more recent year this property was acquired by Charles Goodfellow, mason contractor and a son of Talley Goodfellow, who lived for many years near the dry dock, on the Erie Canal, north of the village.

Charles Hopkins family residence and barn. This property was formerly owned by A. T. Gilmore. Mr. Hopkins maintained a meat market on N. Mill street. Later, the old home was razed and a new modern home was built. The barn was razed later.

At this point Mechanic street enters N. Mill street.

Mrs. McCarthy family residence. This home was later used as a tenant house, and a number of families were occupants. There was also a shoe repair shop there at one time.

A family residence, the early owner being unknown. Later, this property was acquired by Mrs. Lena Goodfellow, widow of Talley Goodfellow. Harry Goodfellow, a son, was employed for some time by C. R. Eaton.

Danaher family residence. In early years this property was owned by Miss Adcook.

John Fabing family residence. He was a blacksmith, who was at one time employed by Jim Murray. This property was formerly owned by Dr. Byington. Joe Fabing, the eldest son, was a blacksmith. John, Jr., was an employee at Stickley's.

Mrs. Reals property in early years. Later, the property was acquired by Charles Mott, a farmhand and son of Frank Mott, Sr.

Hobart VanAlstyne family residence. This property was formerly owned by his mother, Mrs. VanAlystyne. In earlier years he was a professional ball player. In more recent years he was employed at George Ebeling's meat market. At one time, earlier, he was an employee at the Merrill & Soule canning factory.

W. Taskey family residence. In later years the home was occupied by Mrs. Taskey, his widow.

At this point Mechanic street enters Center street.

Jack A. Taylor family residence and millinery shop, an addition to the home. The shop was conducted by Mrs. Taylor. He was a layer of tar sidewalks in the village, and kept his tar barrels and tools in a small shed in the rear of the old tannery drying building on Spring street. Later, Mrs. Taylor abandoned the millinery business and accepted a position in a millinery store in Syracuse. For a while Charles Rolfe operated a shoe repair shop in the former millinery shop. Later, Pearl Williams opened a barber shop there. In a more recent year B. G. Benedict acquired the Taylor property and opened a store in the former millinery shop. He then occupied the Taylor home.

Mrs. Bajus, widow, residence. This property was formerly owned by J. Costello. Mrs. Bajus was the mother of George and Louis Bajus. After his mother passed away, George acquired the property, did some repairing, and rented the house to Irving Doxtator. Later, the house was occupied by the Beuchat family. The grandfather was a French teacher at the Manlius Military Schools. A grandson, Justin, was a plumber. Harry Cramer, tinsmith, occupied the home for a while.

J. M. Tillotson's first store. This property was formerly owned by Mrs. Blackman. Years later, Sam Wein acquired the property. He remodeled the building, making arrangements for living rooms and a store. He moved there from the Walrath building on E. Genesee.

Brennan's Saloon. This property was formerly owned by P. Holland, who acquired the property from Hervey Edwards, an early merchant. Around 1890 the building burned, and the lot remained vacant for many years.

Wm. Smith, son of Platt H. Smith, family summer residence and barn. This property was formerly owned by S. A. June. This property was enclosed by a wire fence along S. Manlius street and Salt Springs street, as far as the rear of the house. From there to the barn was a white picket fence. Mr. Smith was owner of one of the first steam automobiles appearing in the village. Later, for a while, the home was occupied by George Adcook and family.

Addison T. Colton family residence. This property was formerly owned by Mrs. Northrup. Later, in the early 1890's, Mr. Colton acquired a lot from the A. W. Bessie property and erected his new home. He was a carpenter. The Colton home on Salt Springs street was then sued for rental, and J. H. Newman became occupant. At a later date Joe Totten acquired the property and used it for rental. The author of these pages was occupant during the year of 1907 and 1908.

Pratt family residence. This property was formerly owned by J. L. Mathews. Mr. Pratt was a retired farmer, moving to this address from his farm at Pratt's Falls, south of Manlius. He was a relative of Seymour Pratt. Later, Mrs. Rice, sister of Mrs. Beach Beard, occupied the home. She moved later to the remodeled Gaynor barn at the corner of Elm and Edwards street. Finally the Mathews' property was acquired by George Gilbert, an employee at Stickley's.

Lanson M. Benedict family residence, farmland and barn. This property was formerly owned by L. S. Whitford. On the west side of the house was an orchard and well. This farmland extended east along the south side of Salt Springs street to border on the Snow property, and to the south to border on the Protestant cemetery, and west to border on S. Manlius street. Later, the Benedict family moved to W. Genesee, and some time later the Whitford property was acquired by Justus T. Gere. During the time Mr. Gere owned the property, he built a new home on S. Manlius street next to the cemetery, and later moved there. Mr. Gere sold two lots on the remaining farmland bordering on S. Manlius street to B. H. Tracy, who later erected two dwelling houses. Later, Gere sold the remaining farmland and former home on Salt Springs street to Hiram Reed. Mr. Reed later sold the former orchard lot to Lem Burroughs, who then built his new home. Mr. Burroughs was a coal dealer in Cazenovia.

A. E. Snow family residence and lot, extending south to the cemetery. Years later the home was occupied by the Hildebrand family. Finally the property was acquired by W. S. Sherwood, who moved there after retiring from his farm in Manlius Center.

Joe Hodkins family residence and barn. This property was formerly owned by the VanAlstyne family. Joe was an employee at Stickley's.

Louis Hatch family residence, farmland and barns. This property was originally a part of the Bangs Estate. The Hatch farmland extended east along Salt Springs street to the railroad and south along the railroad to border on the vineyard of S. J. Wells, also bordering on part of the cemetery. A small part of the Hatch farm was on the north side of Salt Springs street, bordering on the railroad. One year J. M. Tillotson raised a crop of tobacco on a large lot just east of the Hatch home. Later, the Hatch property was acquired by the Truair family. The Hatch family moved to N. Mill street where he owned a large house, which was used for rental. This property was formerly owned by Seymour Pratt.

E. Balsley family residence, farmland and barns. This property extended along Salt Springs street from the railroad to the A. Sidle property and to the south some distance along the east side of the railroad. Farther south, on the west side of the railroad, was another part of the Balsley farmland. There was a small piece of woods and a limestone quarry on part of this farmland, which bordered on the east side of the Harvey Morse fruit farm on S. Manlius street. Around 1895 the quarry was abandoned. At an early year Andrew Edwards married Mrs. E. Balsley, a widow, and Andrew worked the farm. Later, Frank Vedder acquired the Balsley property. Andrew Edwards and family moved to the Balsley property on Clinton street. This Balsley property was formerly owned by L. Smith.

A. Sidle family property.

Richard J. Todd family residence and farmland of one hundred acres, including a small piece of woods. Later, Frank E. Dawley acquired the Todd property and built his new home just east of the Todd home, and the first steel frame barn ever to be erected in the United States. Later he introduced the Karakul sheep business into the United States. Before acquiring the Todd property, Dawley operated his father's farm on Dry Hill. Some years before Frank acquired the Todd farm his father left the farm and went to live in a small home near the top of the hill, just east of Bishop's brook. Frank Dawley used the Todd home for rental, and was occupied by Dave Wheeler, a farmhand. Bill Markle was Dawley's sheepherder. Records on the breeding of Karakul sheep go back 6,000 years.

Bishop's brook has its headwaters east of Eagle Village. A small tributary of the brook had springs on the Todd farm. Bishop's brook flows approximately northwest through the former Todd farm along the east side of the former Joe Hill farm, through the north part of Ambrose Clark's farm, through a part of A. T. Armstrong's farm, along part of W. T. Collin's farm, through Norris Griffin's farm on N. Manlius street, and through part of the Merrill & Soule canning factory property, and just north of there on a lot owned by Mike Toole the brook turns and empties into the Limestone creek through a conduit. This conduit was repaired by Ed Terry in 1900. On the north side of the bridge spanning the brook on Salt Springs was a turn-out, where horses could be driven down to drink.

Lime kilns and lime mill, on the former Todd property.

Stone house, in early years owned by J. Walker. Later, the home was used for a tenant house, and one time occupied by a Wheeler family.

Wm. Dawley residence, after leaving the farm on Dry Hill. This property was part of the W. A. House farmland. A number of years later Frank Wakefield acquired the Wm. Dawley residence.

Farmland on the former W. A. House property.

The old Dawley farm, residence and barns. This property was originally owned by W. A. House, who raised bees, which were a pedigreed stock. This property was later acquired by the Barber family. William W. Dawley purchased the Barber farm on Dry Hill in 1889. Both William W. and son Frank were breeders of thoroughbred registered Jersey cattle. Melvin Benedict, son of Lanson Benedict, and Wm. Nightengale were employed on the Dawley farm at that time, in the early 1900's. This property was later acquired by Wm. Peckham, lawyer and one time assistant district attorney.

A short distance east of the Dawley farm on Dry Hill was a stone house and farmland with stone quarries later acquired and worked by John B. Wheeler. The stone house and land, which was originally owned by Elder Gershom Breed, was purchased from Asa Danforth in 1795. The stone house was an addition on the original old log cabin. John B. Wheeler's sons were: David, Bill, Ambrose (Tink), and Tom. John B. kept a large drove of sheep. Near the Wheeler property was the home and farmland of Mike Hogan, well-known mayor of Dry Hill. Just east of the Hogan property was the home and farmland of the Mahoney family.

The road, crossing Salt Springs road near the Wm. Dawley farm was a crossroad connecting Manlius with E. Genesee and entered E. Genesee near the Wm. Madison farm. Just across Salt Springs road, opposite the Dawley farm is an old, small cemetery. The people buried there are (the list to be inserted was absent). On the east side of the Manlius road, a short distance north of the Dawley farm was where the village first reservoir was located. The village established its first waterworks and were put into operation in 1892. Col. M. B. Birdseye was superintendent of the project. Trenches were dug by Italian labor. The reservoir was built on the H. W. Leach property. Later, a larger reservoir was built just north of the first one. In a more recent year, the Leach farm was bought by H. Duguid, a Syracuse coal dealer.

J. Kanelly family residence. This property was acquired later by Frank Dawley.

Pat Feeny family residence. A daughter, Mame, married Irving Doxtator. Later, this property was also acquired by Frank Dawley.

E. Wagner family residence and farmland. Later, George Shelley and family occupied the home and worked the farm, having moved there from S. Manlius street. At a more recent year Pat McDermott, lineman employed by the Suburban trolley line, acquired the property.

Fred Osborn family residence and farmland. This property was originally a part of Ambrose Clark's farmland. Osborn was a village blacksmith.

Bishop's brook cross Salt Springs. Just north of the bridge, on the west side of the brook, was a headgate which diverted the water into an underground conduit, which led to the old Square Reservoir. This brook was a resource for water power to operate mills in the village.

The farmland, extending along Salt Springs street from Bishop's brook to the old Square Reservoir, was originally a part of Ambrose Clark's farm. Later, this property became a part of the Joe Hill farm, at the time when Joe acquired the Ambrose Clark property on E. Genesee. On the farmland, bordering on Salt Springs street, was a large hay barn and quite a large stand of hickory and oak trees. This woods was known as Hill's woods.

The old Square Reservoir, a body of water which furnished water power to village mills, through an underground conduit, known as a trunkline. At the west end of the reservoir was a small building where a mechanism was installed to regulate the flow of water through the trunkline. This trunkline followed a westerly course, crossing Salt Springs street, following along John street, crossing Spring street, where power was furnished for the George L. Taylor tannery, which was operated later by the G. E. Fisher Co. From there the trunkline crossed Chapel, Walnut and Warren streets, giving power to the grist mill of B. C. &. H. Beard, then flowing on, to give power to the Burhans & Blanchard Sash and Blind factory on S. Mill street. Then crossing S. Mill street, it gave power to the Beard & Harris mill, located near the place where the trunkline emptied into the Limestone creek. A part of one of the early trunklines lay half-exposed, just north of the dyke, between Walnut and Warren streets. This trunkline was about five feet in diameter, with two-inch thick staves or boards, and bound together by large iron bands. The author believes that this trunkline was installed in an early year before the Ledyard dyke was projected. Around the middle 1890's the reservoir was considered a fairly good fishing ground, and was also a favorite swimming place for boys.

Louis Hatch farmland and barns, on the north side of Salt Springs street. Later, a lot on the west end of this land was acquired by Ed Fenner, who then erected his new home. He was a tool maker at the Precision Castings Co.

Mrs. Ethan Armstrong property, a part of the farmland which was later acquired by A. T. Armstrong.

"Hi" Brown family resident, barn and large lot, formerly owned by H. Fulmer. Later, for a while, the home was occupied by the Elliot family, relatives of Elisha Steadman. In a more recent year Fred Ingison acquired the property.

Tom Flattery family residence, small barn and large lot. Later, the family moved to Spring street, near the dyke. Finally, Frank Dawley acquired the property and Irving Doxtator and family became occupants, having moved there from the Bajus home on Salt Springs street, near the park.

Orchard on the Todd Estate, which was later acquired by A. T. Armstrong. At a later date Frank Suiter and family occupied the dwelling house. Mr. Suiter was a partner in the firm of Suiter & Williams, Grocers, located in the former J. M. Tillotson store.

Robert Miller family residence. A daughter, Laura, lived there for many years after her father passed away. Mr. Miller also owned property bordering on the east side of Spring street and the north side of Franklin street, a corner lot.

Mike Gaynor tenant house and small lot, formerly owned by P. Holland. Levi Nutting, Sr., occupied the house for many years. He was, at that time, employed at the Franklin Automobile factory, in Syracuse. Later, John Gaugel occupied the house. At one time in early years John leased Tremain Park, on Lower Green Lake. In more recent years he conducted a business in Syracuse.

George Stebbins family residence. He was employed at the Collin, Arnold & Sisson furniture factory. After George passed away, the home was occupied by Arthur Blodgett. In a more recent year, Robert Scott, Mrs. Stebbin's son, was occupant.

Samuel D. Luce residence. He was a lawyer, and in early years he was also one of the proprietors of the old Eagle Hotel. Later, for a while, the home was occupied by Stanley Vedder, son of Frank Vedder, who owned a farm on Salt Springs street.

Catholic church rectory and barn. In early years Charles Hopkins was caretaker and hostler. In later years he conducted a meat market on N. Mill street.

The Village Park.

At this point Salt Springs street enters E. Genesee.

James Walker property. (More about this later.)

Charles Rolfe family residence. He was a shoemaker for many years.

Edward Cotter family residence and small lot. This property was formerly owned by the Bangs Estate. Ed was a lime kiln worker, and later employed in a cement plant in Syracuse.

William Totten family residence and small lot, formerly owned by Mrs. Mack. In early years Will was engineer at the Collin, Arnold & Sisson factory, and later at Stickley's. He left Stickley's after a number of years and became janitor in an apartment building in Syracuse.

J. Regan family residence. (More about this later.) At the corner of John and Spring streets, near the Regan property, there was what was known as a cistern opening, fed through the trunkline from the Square Reservoir, where water could be drawn for fire purposes. There also was a community water pump on the north side of John street, where neighbors got their drinking water.

At this point John street enters Spring street.

E. Cotter family residence. (More about this later.)

Applegate & Noble Bedstead factory property, extending along John street from the Cotter property to S. Manlius street. There was a dwelling house on this property. In early years the factory at the corner of John and S. Manlius street burned down, and for many years only the cellar walls were left standing. The factory finishing room building, just west of the factory, was not burned, and it has been standing there for many years. In later years it was used by J. M. Tillotson for han