Explanations, Page 181

Explanation

The letter r, following the P. O. address, signifies road, and the figures following it refer to the number of the road as designated on the map in the fore part of the book [also available online at http://www.kindredroots.com].

Where no road number is given, the party is supposed to reside in the village.

Directory is arranged as follows:

1. Name of individual or firm.

2. Post office address in parenthesis [see explanation above].

3. The road on which the party is located, except residents of villages.

4. Business or occupation.

A Star (*) placed before a name, indicates an advertiser in this work. For such advertisement see Index.

Figures placed after the occupation of farmers, indicate the number of acres of land owned or leased by the parties.

Names set in CAPITALS indicate subscribers to this work.

The word Street is implied as regards directory for the villages.

For additions and corrections see Errata, following the Introduction.

Introduction

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"That errors have occurred in so great a number of names & dates as are here given is probable; & that names have been omitted which should have been inserted is quite certain. We can only say that we have exercised more than ordinary diligence & care in this difficult & complicated feature of book making. Of such as feel aggrieved in consequence of errors of omissions we beg pardon, & ask the indulgence of the reader in marking such as have been observed in the subsequent reading of the proofs, & which are found in the Errata, following the Introduction.  HAMILTON CHILD."

Errata

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Stamp Duties

All Stamp Duties enumerated in this work, were abolished from October lst, 1872, with the exception of the two cent stamp on Bank Checks, which still remains in force.

Postal Rates & Regulations

The postage on Circulars is now one cent for every two ounces or fraction over two ounces. On Books, two cents for every two ounces. On Newspapers, one cent if under two ounces, & one cent for every two ounces or fraction over two ounces. On packages of Merchandise not exceeding twelve ounces & containing no writing, done up so they may be examined, two cents for each two ounces. Unpaid postage will be charged double rates.

By a recent Act of Congress, the franking privilege hitherto held by Members of Congress & many Government officials, is abolished from & after June 30th. 1873.  From & after the same date, by the same Act of Congress, subscribers to papers which have heretofore passed through the mails free, within the counties in which the are printed, will be obliged to pay, on weeklies, five cents quarterly; & on dailies, thirty cents quarterly.

Gazetteer

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County

The WESTFIELD REPUBLICAN is now published by F. A. Hall, J. H. Hall having retired from the firm.

Carroll

Frewsburgh Baptist Church, was organized in 1838 with 60 members.  Rev. Arza Stone was the first pastor; Rev. A. D. Bush, our informant is the present one. The house of worship, which will seat 250, was erected in 1848 at a cost of about $1500. The present value of Church property is $5000. The present number of members is 125.

Ellicott

On page 115, Ross Steam Saw Mill is stated to be capable of sawing 100,000 feet per annum; it should read 1000 feet per hour.

On page 116, last paragraph, for "The Presbyterian Church at Jamesville," read "The Presbyterian Church at Jamestown."  Also same paragraph, their church edifice is stated to have been erected in 1834; it should read 1835.

Portland

Prospect Station, (p.o.,) on the B. C. & P. R. B., is in the south-vest part.

The First Congregational Church of Portland was organized with 17 members, March 16,1833. Rev. Alfred Grey was the first pastor. Rev. W. J. Bagard, our informant, is the resent one. The first house of worship was erected in 1841, & will seat

about b. The present number of members is 37.

Directory

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Busti

WHITE, MORTON, (Busti,) r 66, farmer 131, should read "WHITE NORTON."

Charlotte

SINCLAIRVILLE GRIST MILL, (Sinclairville.) Wood & Sinclair, props., Hedges. The name of the firm should be "Wood & Sinclear."

Stevens, Alien A., (Sinclairville.) physician.

Wilson, W. Thomas, (Sinclairvilie,) lawyer & justice of the peace, East Avenue. is also justice of sessions.

Chautauqua

BIRDSALL, JOHN, (Mayville,) civil engineer, supervisor & farmer 100, is also overseer of highways.

Hutson, Thomas, (Mayville,) tinware, Mr. H. has bought out the manufacturing interest of J. F. Bly.

WARREN, ANGELL & HAMMOND, props. Chautauqua Lake Mills &c., Mr. Angell has retired from the firm & the business is now conducted by WARREN & HAMMOND.

Whitney, Wm. H., captain & prop. of the new Steamer Col. Phillips, plying between Mayville & Jamestown, & intermediate ports.

Cherry Creek

Shepard, Chas. S. & Co., (.Cherry Creek.) tin & hardware.

Dunkirk

HOWE, H. J., (Dunkirk,) dental surgeon & dealer in musical instruments.

Negus & Babb, (Dunkirk,) groceries &c., Gerrans Block.

Ellery

Walkup, Chas., (Bemus Point,) has purchased ferry barge & 12 boats of Mason Bros.

Gerry

WILSON, JARVIS K., (Gerry,) r24, justice of the peace & farmer 3, is member of the firm of Wilson Bros., of Jamestown.

Hanover

Branch, Oliver E., (Forestville,) principal of Forestville Free Academy in place of Levi D. Miller, resigned.

Bloss, Lizzie Mrs., (Forestville,) preceptress Grammar Dept. Forestville Free Academy.

Cranston, Amelia Mrs., (Forestville,) preceptress Primary Dept. Forestville Free Academy.

Fennel & Sanford, (Forestville,) ( Wm. Fennel & G. G. Sanford,) boots & shoes.

Fennel, Wm., (Forestville,) (Fennel & Sanford.)

Fuller, Clara Miss, (Forestville,) teacher Forestville Free Academy.

HILLER, JOHN D., (Smiths Mills,) general merchant & member of Assembly, 2d Dist., is also post master.

Lundergan, Dennis, (Forestville,) station agent, in place of W. R. Smith, resigned.

Sanford, G. G., (Forestville,) (Fenner & Sanford.)

Ward, Jennie Miss, (Forestville,) teacher Forestville Free Academy.

Harmony

BLANCHARD, CHAS., (Harmony,) r 48, farmer 117.

BRIGHTMAN, GEO. A (Panama,) r 60. justice of the peace & farmer 9.

GLEASON, T. EVELYN, (Panama,) r 37, farmer.

GRAVES, PHINEAS, (Panama,) r 67, farmers, instead of "GROVES, PHIYEAS," as printed.

RANDELL, WM. P., (Stedman,) r 86, fanner 153, Instead of RAXDALL, WM. P.," as printed.

RODGERS, ISAAC, (Panama,) r 25, fanner 1.20, instead of "ROGERS, ISAAC," as printed.

STEVES, ISAAC E., (Panama,) r 65, farmer 210.

VAN DUSEN, NORMAN, (Harmony,) r 54, prop. National Hotel.

WHITFORD, LEROY, (Harmony,) r 17, farmer 129, instead of WHITEFORD, LEROY," as printed.

Jamestown Village

Brewer, Dave, restaurant, Third.

BURGESS, JOHN M., (L. & J. M. Burgee.)

BURGESS, LORIN, (L. & J. X. Burgee.)

*BURGESS, L. & J. M., (Lorin & John X.,) (successors to Benj. Hayward,) livery stable. East Third.

CHENEY, HARRY C., foreman Jamestown Wood Seat Chair Co.

Kimball, Morris, (P. C. Kimball& Son.)

Kimball, P. C. & Son, (Morris,) manufs. hand sleds.

LAKIN, H. O., lawyer, over 42 Main, 2d floor, formerly of the firm of Lakin & Ingersoll.

AKIN & INGERSOLL, lawyers, have dissolved partnership.

MAULEY & SCOFIELD, (Francis S. Manley & Chas. S. Scofield,) crockery, china & glassware, removed from 18 East Third to corner Main & First.

Norris, E. W., drayman.

*PITTS, JOHN W., groceries, crockery, geese feathers, butter & cheese &c., 38 Main. --

Smith. A. B. ticket agent "Warren & Venango R. R.

*SMITH & CADY, (H. Smith 2d & Jay D. Cady,) Insurance, real estate & loan agents, 6 East Third.

Pomfret

CHAPIN, HEMAN, (Fredonia,) r 26, dairy & farmer 225, instead of "CHAPIN, HERMAN," as printed.

COBLE, A. B., (Fredonia,) carriage painter, Water.

COHOE, J. G., (Fredonia,) cheese manuf.

GUEST. M. P., (Fredonia) farmer.

HAMILTON, JOHN C., (Fredonia,) conductor D. & F. Street Railroad, instead of "HANRETTON, JOHN C.," as printed.

HARRISON, LEVI F., (Fredonia.) prop. Harrison House, Water.

HERRMAS, CHAS., (Fredonia,) (Herrman & Reuther.)

HERRMAN & REUTHER, (Fredonia,) (Chas. Herrman & Augustus M. Reuther,) carriage makers, Water.

HUMASON, J. J., (Fredonia,) farmer in Cattaraugus Co.

Low, C. W., (Fredonia.) boots & shoes. Main.

*PEMBERTON, HENRY J., (Fredonia,) clothing, hats, caps &c., 59 Main.

REUTHER. AUGUSTUS M., (Fredonia,) (Herrman & Reuther.)

RICH, ABRAM A., (Fredonia,) r8. lumber dealer & farmer 20.

ROBERTS, WM. H., (Stockton.) farmer.

TARR. HERBERT, (Fredonia.) blacksmith, 91 Main.

THIES, FRED. SEN.; (Laona,) r 44, fruit dealer & farmer 12. instead of "THEIS, FRED. SEN.," as printed.

TIFFANY, GEO. E., (Fredonia,) (Tiffany & Son,) instead of " TIPPANY, GEO. E.," as printed.

TIFFANY, JESSE M., (Fredonia,) (Tiffany & Son,) instead of " TIPPANY, JESSE M.. as printed.

TIFFANY & SON, (Fredonia,) (Jesse M. & Geo. E,) dealers in cabinet furniture & undertakers, comer Main & Eagle, instead of " TIPPANY & SON," as printed.

Portland

Barnes, Alpha, (Prospect Station,) r 63, farmer 257, is also post master.

Sherman

Brown, James, (Sherman,) principal Union School.

BUSS,. RICHARD. (Sherman,) r 23. farmer 50.

CROFT, HENRY P., (Sherman,) r'28, farmer 60, instead of " Crofts, Henry P., " as printed.

DEWEY, LESTER R., (Sherman,) r 21, farmer 150.

HALL, CHAS., (Sherman,) r 22, patent right agent & farmer 283.

Martin, Wm. Mrs., (Sherman,) millinery.

MARTIN, W. G., (Sherman,) (successor to J. E. Hawley,) dry goods, millinery, school books, boots & shoes, crockery, groceries &c., 4 Brick Block, Main.

PALEN, CARLISLE, (North Clymer,) r 41, farmer 490.

PARK, LOREN H., (Sherman,) r 49, farmer 86.

Peabody, D. D., (Sherman,) dentist.

SPERRY, E. & CO., 'Sherman,) ( Wm. H. Sperry,) hardware.

SPERRY, WM. H., (Sherman,) (E. Sperry & Co.)

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