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AT BEDELL'S

One thing we
distinctly aim
at in this

business is that every man who
knows us, or who reads our ads,
shall get the idea that this is the store
for quality in merchandise.

We'd a good deal rather be known
as the right place for good stuff, than
as a place where you get low prices.

It's always easy to quote prices;
but it's what the price buys that
counts.

We can't give you any better evi-
dence of our quality standards than
that ; they're the best clothes made.

Whatever you buy here is
good; we intend it to be

HATS
CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS

WM. S. BEDELL

363-365 Main Street - - POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y.

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NEWBURGH
26-28 Water Street

GLENS FALLS
26 Warren Street

BURGER'S

£VEISYTHm& FpR EVERYBODY.

BURGER'S.FURNITURE STORE

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Furniture
Carpets

Crockery

Stoves
Clothing

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POUGHKEEPSIE
407-409 Main Street

SCHENECTADY

J 36 State Street

Wm. T. Reynolds & Company

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y.

WHOLESALE GROCERS, - MILL AGENTS

We have the most mod-
ern and perfected Coffee
Roasting Plant in the Hud-
son River Valley. Our
Coffees are Dry- Roasted
and Packed on the day of
delivery. No more stale,
soft, flat-flavored Coffees
possible by our methods.

Proprietors and Roast-
ers of the Rose-Bud,
Porto-Rico and Pon-Hon-
or brands of Coffee.

Rose Bud Coffee is a
Coffee for those to whom
price is no object, and
who will appreciate the
choicest Coffee it is pos-
sible to produce.

PoN - Honor Coffee
has an established reputa-
tion for high merit at a
moderate price. The
Coffee for the "million."
See that you get the only
genuine bearing our Trade
Mark and with an un-
broken seal.

PoRTO-Rico Coffee.
The only genuine We
are furnishing this Coffee
to the President, both at
the White House and his
Ovster Bay residence.

Tid>i9 Mart Re9':,Ur*d

PON-HONOR

BI.ENI>

COASTED COFFEE

THE BEST COFFEE IN THE WORLD AT A LOW PRl«

«f whole bean roasted Coffees absulH*
"tand fine flavored. It costs on'y *
Wfle More than Common Grad<-s

Atrial will prove its great merit

Packed "Pon-honor" sold on merit

Ask for the Fleur de Lis Brand or
table condiments if you wish the choicest
packed.

Christian's Superlative is, and has been
for thirty years, the most reliable Flour
on the market. It makes not only the
most bread, but the best bread. Ask
your grocer for it.

Packers of the Cele-
brated Rose-Bud and
Pon-Honor Teas.

RosE-BuD Tea is a
blend of the choicest
teas on the market, as
proved by "cup value."
Its aroma and flavor
i s sufficiently p r o -
nounced to stand icings
which is where many
Teas fail. Demand it
from your Grocer.

PoN-HoNoR Tea is
correctly described by
our remarks on the
Coffee so well known
of the same name.
It is a big tea at a little
price, giving better re-
sults in the cup than
any other tea at a much
greater price.

Proprietors of the High
Grade Perfect, Reliance
and Duchess brands of
Canned Goods which are
so well known as to ren-
der any description useless

Mill Agents and Dis-
tributers of Christian's
Superlative, Ceres ot a.
White Sponge, Hubbard's
Superlative, etc., brands
of flour.

John Schwartz & Sons

313 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, New York

Manufacturers
of Fine

CIGARS

wholesale and retail dealers in

Everything for Tobacco Users

Retail dealers will consult their in-
terests by calling on us, as we carry
the largest line in this section

John Schwartz & Sons

313 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, New York

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J. Schrauth's Sons

Makers of

The Celebrated Ice Cream

Known as

"The Best Made"

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BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS

ICE CREAM IN BRICKS OR LOOSE AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Shipments promptly made by Express, Boat, Railroad or Stage

149=151 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

TELEPHONE CONNECTION

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EMPIRE GARAGE CO. Inc.

GEORGE N. MORROW

President

AUGUST BRETTHAUER

Secretary and Treasurer

AUTOMOBILES

AUTO
LIVERY

Long and
Short
Drives

AUTOMOBILES STORED AND REPAIRED

ALWAYS A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF

New and Second=Hand Autos

ON HAND

No. 97 North Street, Middletown, N. Y.

Orange Co. Tel. No. 675 Independent Telephone <

OPEN DAY AND NIGHT

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The Mortimer C. Drake Store

is recognized as

"The Altman" of Poughkeepsie

Not to the "Queen City" alone, is our trade confined, but from all
directions on both sides of the Hudson River, our customers corne.
Those who seek the best and latest of the dry goods and costuming
creations, realize thai this store offers an unequalled stock at the
airest of prices.

Successors to Dates & Burroughs, we uphold their established repu-
tation for excellence of merchandise and courtesy of treatment. More-
over, we have greatly improved and increased our stock and facilities,
so that we are enabled to provide assortments of the choicest merchan-
dise that appeal to women of particular taste.

By our policy of metropolitan methods, we have demonstrated that
the old-time necessity of going to New York City to "shop," is now
overcome, for we have brought New York to you —figuratively
speaking — here in our store. Progressiveness has earned for us the
compliment of being called "The Altman of Poughkeepsie."

Make your next shopping trip to Poughkeepsie, with your head-
quarters at this store. Meet your friends, leave your packages, and
we will send all of your purchases to your home for you free of
charge. We will take pleasure in assisting you in every way possible,

adding to the enjoyment of your trip, the satisfaction of your purchases, and

the economy of your expenditures.

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M The latest styles of Suits,

Coats, Cloaks, Dresses,
Waists and ReaJy Made
Garments of ei'er\ kind, for
ivomen, misses and children.
Household and personal
dry g^oods of unlimited -vari
ety and exceptional qualuies.

MORTIMER f^
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DRAKE

310-312 Main St.
Po'keepsie, N. Y.

Hail orders carefully executed

ets, Hosiery, Under-
iL'ear, Furnishings, Nouel-
ties, Neckivear, Silks, Dress
Goods —

Ei'erfthing that a modern
store should haiie, is here in
choicest assortments.

for Business

A general education you can get anywhere, but come to EASTMAN for Business Trainins. It has long
been known as the pre-eminent business school of the country ; has enjoyed an exira national repulalion for
half a century.

Tliis famous school is by no means local. Anybody, anywhere, who knows anything, will tell you that
among .business schools Eastman is known everywhere and by everybody as the best.

The enrollment this year contains the names of students from thirty-eiffhl Stales of the union, from Canada
and many of the countries of Central and South America, from Cuba and other islands of the West Indies,
from Norway. France. Germany. Spain. Italy. Syria, China and Japan.

More than 47.000 students and graduates. Many of these are among the leadinff men in manufacturing,
mining, transportation, and business circles all over the United States. More than i,ooo of them occupy

permanent positions in banks.

Eastman is delishtfully situated. Environment beautiful and historically interesting. Easy of access.
Climate he.ilthful. Extensive grounds for recreation, exercise and athletic sports. Gymnasium with Y.M.C. A.

Buildings modern and commodious. Heated by steam and well lighted with windows on all sides.
Rooms handsomely furnished and properly ventilated. Equipped throughout with all the modern conven-
iences and appliances.

Living arrangements attractive. Board furnished at moderate prices. Careful oversight of welfare of
students. Monthly reports sent to parents and guardians.

Instruction thorough and practical, by mail and personally. Business taught by actual transactions.
Telegraphy and railroad work taught by practical operators. Correspondence courses in Stenosrapby, Book-
keepins. Penmanship. Etc.

Positions obtained for all graduates of Complete Commercial Course. Constant demand for bookkeepers
stenographers, clerks, teachers of commercial branches, and telegraph operators.

For full information and handsomely illustrated catalogue address,

CLEMENT C. GAINES, M. A.. B. L., President

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y.

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ColdwelTs
Lawn Mowers

The Coldwell Lawn Mow-
ers vere awarded Ihe
higbest prizes at both
the Paris Exposition in
1900 and at the Pan-
American in 1901.

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They were also adopted for exclusive use on the grounds of both the above-named
after several trials. The fact that they have been used for a number of years
exclusively by the Park Systems of Greater New York, Chicago, Buffalo, and
many of our other large cities, speak well for their fine work and durability.

Coldwell Lawn Mower Co.

NEWBURGH, NEW YORK

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PLKHIRAD and ZINC PAINT

Ready for Use

Notice These Paints are Strictly Pure and are sold subject to Chemical
Analysis

^, , These Paints are made only of Pure White Lead, Pure White
iiOtlCC Zinc, Pure Linseed Oil, Pure Turpentine Dryer, Pure Tinting i
Colors

liOTlCC These Paints are put up strictly full measure

Manufactured by

F. W. Devoe & Co. New York

Established 1754
The oldest and largest Paint Concern in the United States

Agents for The=Fewer=Gallons=Wears=Longer Paint

FOWLER & DECKER
Walden

U. S. GRANT
Kingston

F. E. TETHER
Florida, N. Y.

C. A. HARTSHORN
Marlborough

G. & W. EAGER
Montgomery

JAMES DURLAND & SON
Chester

AYRES & GALLOWAY
Middletown

SMITH & STREBEL
Monroe, N. Y.

B. F. VAIL
Warwick

CHAS. E. KEEFE
Newburgh

AMERICAN SEAL PAINT

The

AMERICAN

SEAL

Line

embraces

paints for

practically

every known

purpose.

No matter

what

your needs

may be,

can supply

them out

of our

extensive

line

I. American Seal Paints stand for purity,
beauty, economy and durability.

II. They increase the value of your prop-
erty, make it more inviting, attractive and
salable.

III. They give added prestige to your
home, neighborhood and home life, increas-
ing your social standing in the community.

IV. There are no adulterants in Arnerican
Seal Paints— no deleterious or injurious
matter of any kind. They are made from
j ust the proper amount of pure White Carbon-
ate of Lead to give the necessary covering
and spreading qualities; just enough White
Oxide of Zinc to produce the desired affinity
with Oil and the greatest durability ; and
Pure Linseed Oil to dominate the whole and
give it life.

American Seal Floor Paint

V. It penetrates the wood. It iills up the
pores and prevents the floor from becoming
watersoaked. It eliminates dampness and
prevents all possibility of the breeding of
germs. The floor is easy to keep clean ; the
lessening of the labor of housecleaning will
strongly appeal to every housewife. In
scrubbing, avoid the use of cheap soaps or
alkalies — use only warm water.

"American Seal" Floor Paint dries hard
with a good gloss. It resists wear and tear;
keeps its bright, new appearance long after
cheap, adulterated floor paints have worn
away.

VI. We'll be pleased to give you any
information regarding the use of "AMERI-
CAN SEAL " Paints for sanitary or deco-
rative purpo.ses.

SOLD BY

ALL

THE
LEADING
DEALERS

OF
WALLKILL

AND
HUDSON

RIVER
VALLEYS

Ask for it,

take no

other

life

THE WM. CONNORS PAINT MFG. CO.

TROY, N. Y.

A Bit of History

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THERE are many reasons why a property-owner should carefully consider the matter oi
painting either the exterior or the interior of a residence.

When a house was to be painted in the so-called "good old times," before ready-
mixed paints were produced, an owner had nothing to guide him in the selection of
colors, and the painters either adhered to the safe white and green, or copied some dull example
oi tinted work, regardless of appropriateness or the reverse.

Now the majority of painters are glad to use in their daily business, the sample cards issued
by makers of paints ready for use, and as a result, one can make a contrast between the beautiful
examples of painted exteriors then and now.

But it is readily seen that the hand-made combination produced by mixing white lead in a
pot with a stick, and tinting it with various shades of color, is very unsuccessful, because de-
teriorating and becoming dull and unsightly.

The unseen disadvantages to the property-owner whenever a painter makes paint with
white lead by mixing it in a pot with a stick, are more than several. The property-owner buys
white lead in a keg, say 25 pounds gross, and only gets 22 pounds of white lead, thereby losing
three pounds, the weight of the keg. The painter's time when made use of in tinting this white
lead is often most costly per gallon of paint made; indeed, as much as 25 or 30 cents has been
paid for such service, and for the production of an inferior color.

It is cruelty, in one sense, to the painter, because white lead inflicts him with lead colic,
and the poor man is often permanently injured in health. Nothing but extreme care and clean-
liness wherever white lead is used safeguards this dreaded malady. It is well known that in-
haling white lead wherever it dusts from a painted surface is injurious, and therefore it ought
to be used in combination with oxide of zinc, so as to prevent powdering or rubbing off. When
a painted surface reaches this condition it quickly wears away and is not a protection, and for
this reason paint manufacturers combine oxide of zinc with white lead to a sufficient extent to
prevent this result and to create the best kind of a durable surface.

The L. & M. Paint is made with white lead and oxide of zinc, and therefore possesses
the greatest amount of durability, together with greater covering power, and nothing better in
this respect is required for use.

A frame house will always be in perfect condition if painted with the L. & M. Paint
once in ten to fifteen years, because, as stated, the L, & M. Zinc hardens the L. & M. White
Lead and gives the paint extraordinary life.

Four gallons of L. & M. and three gallons of oil mixed together will paint a moderate
sized house.

The L. & M. Paints are sold by:

D. C. DoMiNicK, Walden George E. Johnston, New Paltz

Jos. VanCleft & Co., Newburgh J. Sleight's Sons, Rondout

B. S. Pembleton, Highland Mills Geo. A. Swalm & Son, Middletown

C. Veeder, Rosendale Conklin & Strong, Warwick
Chas. D. Wait, Montgomery J. G. Manning. Wallkill

H. B. Bevier, Poughkeepsie

Why We
Sell so Many
Pianos

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Partly because of the Prices— which are lower
than anywhere else-for the same quality.

Partly because of the Pianos which are better
than anywhere else for the same price.

Partly because everyone knows that the Pianos
we sell are absolutely reliable and deserving of
confidence or they wouldn't be here at any price.

Partly because of Ihe Payment Plan which is
by the month, quarter or otherwise.

Few people buy a Piano oftener than once in a
lifetime so those are the alMmportant questions
to consider before the purchase is made.

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W. H. RIDER

304 Wall Street Kingston, N. Y.

Will have a piano exhibit at " The Farmer's Outing " at Walden, N. Y.

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Orange County Agricultural Society

SIXTYSEVENTH ANNUAL FAIR

Middletown, N. Y., August 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1907

Premiums Amounting to nearly $10,000

Are offered for Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Dogs, Implements, Machines,
Furniture, Grain, Flowers, V^egetables, Fruit, Cake, Bread, Canned Fruit,
Paintings, Decorative Work, Drawings, Fancy Articles, Needle-
work, plain and ornamental, Domestic Manufactures,
School Work, etc. Many Valuable Special
Premiums are also offered.

The Collective Exhibits of Subordinate Granges will be
an attractive feature of the Fair

Athletic Games and Races will take place on the First Day

I A^> Trotting Races on the Second, Third and Fourth Days

Governor Charles E. Hughes is expected to give an
address on one of the days

Special Attractions may be expected each day of the Fair. Excur-
sion rates on all railroads. Exhibits returned free. Electric
cars run to grounds. Premmm list and regulations,
with entry blank, furnished on application to any

of the officers

OFFICERS

Hon. Augustus Dennislon, Washingtonville, President; E. A. Brown,
Middletown, Vice-President ; D. A. Morrison, Newburgh, Secretary ,

William Eager,

Montgomery, William F. Royce, Middletown, Assis
tant Secretaries; H. M. Howell, Middletown,
Treasurer.

DIRECTORS

W. H. Hallcck, Washingtonville, W. A. Law-
re nee, Chester ; V. Edgar Hill, Stony Ford ; Charles
Mapes, Middletown ; J. W. Houston, Florida ; John
1. Bradley, Middletown ; Alex. F. Storey, New-
burgh ; W. H. Nearpass, Port Jervis ,
W. C. Hart, Walden ; W. Q. Min-
ium, Warwick ; W. B. Royce, Mid-
'•;. dietown ; Rev. Andrew Schriver,

~^ -^L. Chester; Dr. M. A. Stivers, Middle-

town ; John W. Sanford, Warwick ,
Howard D. Seeley, Chester.

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You will probably buy but one Piano in your life- S

time and it is important that you make no mis- 2

take in its selection. You can certainly secure S

The Right Piano at the Right Price |

From the well known 5

Holmes Music Co. |

Middletown and Port Jervis, N. Y. E

Successor to Jas. Munn and the Bradnack Music House E

OUR home is not complete with-
out a fine PIANO.

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NO matter how elegantly furnished
and adorned it may be yet the
presence of an artistically constructed
and sweet toned Piano, with the re-
fining influence of music adds a charm
and finish which no other one article
of furniture can give.

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THE development of the Piano has
wonderfully improved of late
years and the latest examples from
the great makers, in exquisite natural
wood cases, are marvels of artistic
elegance and musical superiority.

Great Pianos from Great Makers

Ivers & Pond

Hardman

Briggs

Mehlin & Son

Schubert

Holmes

Jas. Munn

Weber

Steck

Haines Bros.

Estey

J. & C. Fischer

Bush & Lane

Stuyvesant

Harrington

Fifteen well known and celebrated makers of
long established reputation, whose names are a
guarantee of excellence and durability. Over
300 different styles and prices, from $175 to
$1000. The most exacting purchaser can find
on our floors exactly the Piano desired.

Easy Payments $5 to $10 Monthly 5

Over Three Thousand Satisfied Purchasers S

will recommend our Instruments and S

our fair methods of selling S

Holmes Music Company

70 and 72 North Street -

73 Pike Street - - - -

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Middletown, N. Y.
Port Jervis, N. Y.

Over 1000 Acres in Nursery Stock

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100 Apple trees, extra selected $15.00
100 Peach trees, healthy . . 7.00
100 Kieffer Pear trees . . . 15.00

100 Plum trees . .
1000 Strawberry plants

$20.00
2.50

Send for free Illustrated Catalogue, giving a
Complete List of Varieties.

J. G. Harrison Sons

Berlin, Md.

ter Apples, over
wants and get prices

The Peach.

beautiful golden yellow, delicious.
Best for market, most prolific. All
the choice varieties. We propagate in
the greatest peach climate of the
world. Trees always please. Ask for
free 1905 catalogue of all fruits.

Harrison's Nurseries,

Box 73, Berlin, Md.

The Apple

is the mainstay in fruit, for ali
raisers. Plant for the future.
Get right stock. Our trees
unapproached._ Ben Davis,
Gano, Baldwin, Wine Sap,
elc. Summer, Fall and Win-
100 varieties. Tell us your

We urge that ^reat favor-
ite, E Iberia. Large.

Box 150

Order

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JOHN Q. WILKINSON CO.

Newburgh, New York

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JOBBERS AND DEALERS IN FINE

CARRIAGES and HARNESS

BUSINESS WAGONS for all purposes

ROBES, FUR COATS, HORSE CLOTHING, Etc.

Wagon Material

MARK REEKS, President and Manager Telephone Connection

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Historic Wallkill and
Hudson River Valleys

A. D. 1907

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PUBLISHED BY

Wallkill Valley Publishing Association

^ / WILLIAM G. HART, Secretary

Walden, New York

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THE MIGHTY CATARACT OF NIAGARA.

'" Tis where Ontario's billow,
Like ocean's surge is curl'd;
Where strong Niagara's thunders wake
The echo of the world."

— Lvdia Maria Si'jounicv.

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//; //u' c.vccllciicy and readahlcncss of tlie suhjcct-matter
presented, and in the artisfie make-np of the souvenir throngh-
ont, fezv similar publieations of today approach its standard or
receive liigher praise from an appreciative public. The cover
page, "Autumn Leaves," is >nost realistic, typifying the passing
of Summer ami tlie deatli of Ahiture.

In sending out the fourteenth annual number of the sou-
venir, the saddest tliought is of the many ivho have given a
kindly u-ord to its predecessors, but zcho, during the interval
have, in tlie words of Joaquin Miller, passed to the "River of
Rest."

"The boatman rises; he reaches a luind;

He knows you zvell ; he will steer you true
And far, so far from all ills upon land,

From hates, from fates that pursue and pursue,
Far oz'er the lily-lined River of Rest —
Dear mystical, magical Rii'cr of Rest.

A storied, s-'weet stream is this Rizer of Rest;

The souls of all tiuie keep its ultimate shore,
And, journey you east or journey you west,

Unznilling or ivilling, sure-footed or sore.
You surely zuill come to this River of Rest — •
This beautiful, beautiful River of Rest." ^,

To their memories li'C loiingly dedicate this volume.

Yours fraternally,

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Walden, N. Y ., August i, ipoy.

Photo by Peck.

MISS M. AVERIL CLARK,

XEWBURGH, X. Y.

A truthful page is childhood's lovely face

Whereon sweet innocence has record made —

They are idols of hearts and of households;
They are angels of God in disguise;

Tho' sunlight still sleeps in their tresses
His glory still gleams in their eyes.

— Dickens.

THE HUDSON RIVER

Queen of all lovely rivers, lustrous queen,
Of flowing waters in our sweet new lands.
Rippling through sunlight to the ocean sands,
With a smiling valley and between
Romantic shores of silvery summer green ;
Memorial of wild days and savage bands.
Singing the patient deeds of patriot bands,
Crooning of golden glorious years foreseen.

Thy song is wholly of the heart, the lyre
Of liberty is strung amid thy shades ;
Behold the citv of the world's desire
Roaring within thy once primeval glades,
And westward in the twilight's crimson lire,
The rocky ramparts of the Palisades !

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Who has not read the legends of the Rhine?
Who has not told the sweet and ancient tales
That cluster round its flowering banks and vales ?
The Thames has poet-laureates who entwine
Its glories with their song; in sparkling wine
Men toast the Danube and the moon that pales
Its fabled waters : and no telling stales
The story of the Seine, incarnadine.

Yet more revered, more beautiful than these,
More tender in traditions, richer far
In gentle kinship with the strong and brave,
Art thou whose mighty currents never cease
To chant the hopes of happy hearts that are
Born of a mother who has freed the slave.

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They grow more dear each passing year,

Tho" farther away I roam,
For my heart will burn, and my eyes will yearn.

For the snow-clad hills of home.

It seems to me, Fd rather be

Shut in an humble cot,
Where the moonbeams fade 'neath the pine tree's shade,

Forgetting, and being forgot.

For in dreams I view the mountains blue,
And they beckon and whisper "come,"

They could heal the smart of my aching heart.
The snow-clad hills of home.

But far away from my sight today.

Are the kindred friends I love.
The cottage small, with its mountains tall.

Towering darkly blue above.

Oh, friends of yore, I can ne'er see more,

Tho' afar and astray I roam.
Still your faces I keep in my heart's great deep.

While I sigh for the hills of home.

— Ella Z. Harris.

Courtesy New York Central Kailroad

His liome, the spot of earth supremely blest,
A dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest.

— Montgomery.

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Courtesy New York Cer.trjl Railroad

Far from the gay cities
And the ways of men.

— Homer.

How grateful is the sudden change
From arid pavement to the grass.

— H. T. Tuckennan.

INDIAN SUMMER

BY S. WEIR MITCHELL.

The stillness that doth wait on change is here,
Some pause of expectation owns the hour ;

And faint and far I hear the sea complain

Where gray and answerless the headlands tower.

Slow falls the evening of the dying year,

Misty and dim the patient forests lie.
Chill ocean winds the wasted woodland grieve,

And earthward loitering the leaves go by.

Behold how nature answers death ! O'erhead
The memoried splendor of her summer eves

Lavished and lost, her wealth of sun and sky,
Scarlet and gold, are in her drifting leaves.

Vain pageantry I for this, alas, is death.

Nor may the seasons' ripe fulfilment cheat
Our thronging memories of those who died

With life's young summer promise incomplete.

The dead leaves rustle 'neath my lingering tread,

Low murmuring ever to the spirit ear;
We were, and yet again shall be once more,

Li the sure circuit of the rolling year.

Trust thou the craft of nature. Lo ! for thee
A comrade wise she moves, serenely sweet,

With wilful prescience mocking sense of loss
For us who mourn love's unreturning feet.

Trust thou her wisdom, she will reconcile

The faltering spirit to eternal change
When, in her fading woodways, thou shalt touch

Dear hands long dead and know them not as strange.

For thee a golden parable she breathes

Where in the mystery of this repose.
While death is dreaming life, the waning wood

With far-caught light of heaven divinely glows.

Thou, when the final loneliness draws near.
And earth to earth recalls her tired child,

In the sweet constancy of nature strong

Shalt dream again — how dying nature smiled.

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Courtesy New York Central Railroad

The queenly Hudson circling at my feet
Lingers to sing a song of joy and love,

Pouring her heart in rippling wavelets sweet,

Which, sun-kissed, glanced up to thy throne above.

• — Kenneth Bruce.

Courtesy New York Central Railroad

How soothing is this solitude
With nature in her wildest mood.

-JV. IFilson.

Cuortesy New York Central Railroad

CATSKILL, N. Y.

They have their romance too, their sweet romance
Of Indian lovers, brave and true of soul;
And fairy bands that loved the woodland paths,
And held sweet revel on some moonlit knoll.

—E. A. Lent.

SWEET MEMORIES

NO TIME LIKE THE OLD TIME.

There is no time like the old time,

When you and I were young,
When the buds of April blossomed

And the birds of springtime sung;
The garden's brightest glories

By summer suns are nursed.
But, oh, the sweet, sweet violets,

The flowers that opened tirst !

There is no place like the old place

Where you and I were born,
Where we lifted first our eyelids

On the splendors of the morn ;
From the milk-white breast that warmed us,

From the clinging arms that bore,
Where the dear eyes glistened o'er us

That will look on us no more !

There is no friend like the old friend

Who has shared our morning days,
No greeting like his welcome,

No homage like his praise !
Fame is the scentless sunflower

With gaudy crown of gold.
But friendship is the breathing rose

With sweets in every fold.

There is no love like the old love

That we courted in our pride.
Though our leaves are falling, falling.

And we're fading side by side.
There are blossoms all around us

With the colors of our dawn.
And we live in borrowed sunshine

When the day star is withdrawn.

There are no times like the old times ;

They shall never be forgot.
There is no place like the old place — ■

Keep green the dear old spot.
There are no friends like our old friends —

May heaven prolong their lives ;
There are no loves like our old loves —

God bless our loving wives I

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THE LAST LINK

HEN it snaps — that last link — the sensation that comes over one is
almost mortally depressing.
'S Gfs '^ Was it not Campbell who wrote the "Last Man ?" and is it not

easy for him who hears the snapping of the last link — the last link binding
him to earth — to fully appreciate just how that "last man" felt?

Away back yonder, fifty years ago, maybe, strong but tenderly loving hands
took hold of you, a little lump of red, frowning humanity, and a voice trembling
with joy, exclaimed. "A man child is born unto us. Let us rejoice."

It was the hands of your father that so gently held you, and it was your
father's voice that proclaimed the happy news of your advent into the strange
old bitter-sweet that men call life.

For years those hands pressed you close to the heart that loved you, and
that voice crooned to you patiently and softly when you were fretful and
peevish.

You grew up to manhood, had trials of your own to encounter, were
forced to meet the battle and the breeze, and, among other difficulties, found
vourself growing old — ^for the man of fifty cannot be said to be young.

But the dear old father lived on, a hale, hearty, happy old man, loving you
as tenderly and beautifully as ever, and the love was returned, good measure,
shaken down and running over, for your heart, though the heart of a man of
fiftv, was still tenderly full of the old memories, and you felt as warmly toward
him as you did when a little boy upon his knee.

And the dear old man sent for vou one dav and told you that he was
croing, and the dear old withered hands again took hold of yours, and the old
familiar voice, trembling now with age. bade you "Good-by," and your best
friend was no more.

The last link was broken ! Destiny had pushed herself out into the mist-
covered waters and left you standing absolutely alone upon the shore. You
were the "last man," and under the silent heavens you could only feel: "How
lonesome !"

You may still have wife and friend and comrade, but no longer have you
a father. Never again will you feel hands like those that half a century ago
held you up to vour mother's gaze. No more will there sound for you a
voice like that which in the long ago proclaimed the man child's entrance into
life.

And under the silent skies you plod along roaming about for days, maybe,
in a "world not realized," stunned and dumbfounded in thinking of the "touch
of the vanished hand and the sound of the voice that is still."

Rev. Thomas B. Gregory.

A PREACHMENT TO MONEY-MANIACS

il^TfOU money-maniacs drive bad bargains. I know this, though I am only a
T<i) fo dreamer. Though landless and homeless, I would not exchange estates. Keep
fo4^^ your acres ; I am content with continents. Keep your fish-ponds ; I appropriate the
seas. Travel ; visit Italy ; price it ; yet it is I who shall have, on American soil, the true
Italian sunshine in my heart. Employ servants; yet all the generations of the past serve
me. Buy wine, yet 1 shall drink a better beverage from the wayside spring. Cirow cor-
pulent upon rich meats ; yet I shall find more nourishment in my crust of bread. In
vain shall you buy books that you do not read, talk inanities that induce cmiiii, expound
philosophies that you do not understand and theories that you do not believe. There is
but one end — you shall come to doubt the veracity of your own soul. Then turn to me.
You shall find me in the castle of dreams, on the river of Tranquillity, where the sunlight
coins the fair earth into golden bloom ; aye, where laughing sunbeams turn to gold-
finches and sing ceaselessly in the lilac hedges of pleasant thoughts. I shall lead you
back to the gentleness of simplicity. Though you have consorted with the insincere,
I shall make you companion to the unchanging immortals ; though }-ou have paid for
happiness and purchased pain, I shall provide you freely the joy of a love unfailing;
though you have revelled with lepers, I shall lead you to banquet with gods. The
finest things of this world are priceless. Whatsoever you have that gold has bought
is less than you might have had for the taking.

BuRRiTT Hamilton.

Reprinted from the " Broadway Magazine"

EARLY RAPID TRANSIT IN AMERICA

Courtesy New York Central R. K.

NNIHILATING space in any of
the numerous "flyers'' which
bisect our country, we forget
that it is within the memory of living
man to go back to those days when
stage-coaching was the only pubhc
means of travel on land.

As early as 1816 there was quite a
fleet of steamboats plying on the Hud-
son and in New York Bay ; all of them
built under Fulton's supervision.

In our first illustration we show a
picture of one of these early type of
boats, side wheel pattern, and very
closelv resembling the Fulton, save that
it has two masts, while the Fulton had
but one. Steam was such an uncertain
quantity that sails were still needed to
be used in case of accident, and also for
speed.

In 1 82 1 there were three boats in
packet service on Long Island Sound,

Illustrated by Photographs of Old Blue China.

A Hudson River Pioneer (Plate No. 2).

A Primitive Side Wheeler (Plate No. i).

but this was after the death of Fulton,,
w'ho did not live to see his greatest
triumph, the Chancellor Livingston,
completed.

These boats were so successful that
soon a line of steamers was projected
to rim between New York and Albany
and Troy. We give one of these,
shown on a fine old plate, made by
Enoch Wood and Sons, those famous
English potters, who did so much in
historic china for the American mar-
ket. There is the well-known shell
border, which is almost as sure a means
of identification as the name "Wood"
on the back.

(3n the paddle-wheel house are the
words, "L^nion Line." Apparentlv.
docks were built only at the terminals
of the route. Passengers who wished
to get on at intermediate points were
subjected to what seems to us amusing
experiences. They were taken, with

Albany and the Hndson River I-'erry (Plate No. 3).

tlieir luggage, from the shore to the
stL-ainer in rowboats, and to save time,
these boats ^\'ere propelled by a rope
being passed about the paddle-wheel of
the steamer which then made a few
revolutions. It is unnecessary to say
tiiat upsettings were frequent, and after
using this ])riniitive method for a year
or two. something less precarious was
adopted.

Sa\", for example, we have acconi-
Dlished the trip up the Hudson without
l)cing tipset. that oin* baggage is safe
and dry and that we have duly admired
the cit\- of Albany (shown in No. 3\
where i)rimitive methods of ferrying
were still in use. We may proceed
from thence by train, and enjoy the be-
wildering experience of riding as fast
as ten or twelve miles an hour, with an
increase to fifteen, on favorable parts of
the road.

When the vStockton and Darlington
Railway, in England, was o[)ened in September, 1825. the main line and its three branches
were thirty-eight miles long. Stephenson drove the engine as the first train started, and
an outrider on horseback went in advance to keep the track clear.

In iS2i) three locomotives were imported to America, and one was tried at Hones-
dale, Pennsylvania, upon the tracks of the Delaware and Hudson. It was soon found
that they were ill adapted for use on Amer'can roads, where very sharj) turns were made.
Peter Cooper, that same vear. devised an engine which overcame this difficulty.

In 1830 the Mohawk and
Hudson Railroad, running six-
teen miles from Albany to
Schenectady, was opened, and
the cars were drawn bv horse >
till the delivery of the "Dewit:
Clinton" locomotive, which was
built at the West Point foun-
dry. New York. The first trip
this engine made was on Au-
gust 0, 1831.

This was only the second
locomotive built in the I'nited
States. The first was made at
the same shops for the South
Carolina Railroad. The picture
(No. 4) we show through the
courtesy of W. P. Jcrvis, from
his "Encycloi^jcdia of Ceramics."
It is a rare i)latter and gives
rn English ty])e of locomotive.

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The Old Stage-Coach Car (Plate No. 5).

quite different from the little DeWitt

Clinton. The next illustration (No. 5)

shows a similar type, with coach pat-
tern of car, with luggage carried on

top. This plate is a bone of contention

among collectors ; one side arguing that

it is an English train, while their op-
ponents call it the Baltimore and Ohio

Railroad. It is unmarked, in which the

platter (No. 4) has the advantage.

being plainly marked "Albany and

Schenectady Railroad." It is supposed

to be made by the well-known firm of

Ridgwavs, and also bears th'j letters

"C. C.""

From Schenectady, w-estward. we

may take our choice of two means of

travel, stage coach, or packet-boat on

the canal. The commodious ""Red-bird,"

as well as boats on several rival lines,

were plying on the canal, and people

who wished to broaden their minds by

travel frequently took the trip from Al-

banv to Buffalo. In an old journal, there is the following item concerning the writer's

first trip on the "big ditch:" '"CommentLnl my soul to Clod and asking his defense from

danger, I stepped aboard the canal boat and was soon tiying towards Utica." If the

dangers of the raging canal were too great to be braved, an outside seat on the stage

coach gave one an opportunity to see the country. The driver of the stage, as well as the

landlord of the public, were persons of great importance. Stage driving was hereditary

— it went in families and descended from father to son.

The journey from Boston to Provi-
dence, a distance of forty miles, was
made in four hours and fifty minutes.
This was considered the acme of fast
traveling, and an editorial on the per-
formance says: "If anyone wishes to
go faster, he may send to Kentucky and
charter a streak of lightning !"

They had exciting times on this
line. The fare was three dollars, which
was considered extortionate. A rival
line was organized that charged but two
dollars. Soon a merry '"cut-rate" war
was raging, and each companv alter-
nately reduced its fare by fifty-cent
jumps, till the old line announced it
would carry free those travelers who
reached the starting place in time.

Not to be downed in this way, the
new line promised to carry its patrons
free, and furnish a dinner at the jour-
nex's end.
A Boston Carriage of the Long Ago (Plate No. 6).

Tliis posed the old line for a time, then they. too. offered the cUnner and a bottle
-of wine. For some time the controversy stood just here. Crowded stages were the rule
•every day. Before either company was ruined they entered into a grand "combine,'' and
'each signed a contract to carry passengers for two dollars a trip.

In our last picture (No. 6) we show an elegant ])rivate carriage, before the Octagon

'Church, Boston. We can fancy a modish belle going in it to some entertainment. Her

gown of stiff brocade was made with a pointed body, very stiffly boned ; her kerchief of

■cobweb lawn half conceals and half reveals her throat, while her fine leghorn is heavy

■with ostrich illumes and adorned with a rich sprigged veil.

It is almost with a feeling of regret that we chronicle the jjassing of those days of
leisure.

Tavern and tavern-keeper, stage-coach and one-horse chaise have all gone, never to
return; what shall be chronicled eighty years from today? Will the next century effect
such a wondrous evolution?

X. Hudson ]\Ioore.

THE OLD STONE HOUSE AT NEW FORT
On the Robert B. Crowell estate at Wallkill, N. Y.

(vSee page 92)

HUDSON ON THE HUDSON

Courtesy New York Central R. R.

By H. R. Bryan

The Court House, at Hudson, New York.

HE city of Hudson, on the east bank of
the Hudson River, and originally known
(sT^ as Claverack Landing, was settled in
1783; its proprietors coming chiefly from Provi-
dence and Newport, Rhode Island, and Nan-
tucket and Edgarton, Massachusetts. One hun-
dred and fourteen miles from New York and
twentv-eight from Albany, it is the head of
natural navigation on the Hudson River. Na-
ture has been most kind, as a high bluff bounds
the city on the river side, and a long slope east-
ward gives one of the finest systems of sewer-
age in the world. Under this bluff Henry Hud-
son, with the "Half Moon," searching for a
waterwav across the continent, anchored and
from this fact the city has taken the name which
it now bears.

THE STATE ARMORY, AT HUDSON, NEW YORK.

The New City Hospital, at Hudson, New York.

Hudson soon became noted for its
shipping, and was formerly a whaling
port of great importance. The Quakers,
who settled here, intermarried with
their Dutch neighbors, who had fol-
lowed them to Hudson, and today
Quaker and Dutch names still survive;
and the Quaker meeting-house, and the
Dutch Reformed Church, are remind-
ers of the early traditions of this small
but venerable city, which, in many
things, still adheres to the conservatism

of its founders.

When the city was young many in-
dustries selected Hudson as a site. The
Steel Tired Wheel Company is one of
the largest of the industrial concerns of Hudson today. The city's brewing interests
have long been noted, and the extensive plants which furnish Evans' and Granger's ales,
have brought world-wide fame to Henry Hudson's old anchorage. Lumber mills and
tobacco factories continue to flourish, and, in later years, large knitting mills have been
erected, a recent combination bringing tos^ether the two largest of these, under the name
of "The Union Mills."

The river front site which for so many years the Hudson Iron Company occupied,
has been recently purchased for a cement plant ; the stone and clay, but a little distance
back being admirably suited for this purpose. The plant proper will, when built, cost
about a million of dollars and will be a model of its kind.

Nature intended Hudson for an ideal home and manufacturing city. It is healthy,
it is central, and living expenses are very moderate. The Hudson River furnishes a
waterway to the north and south, and incomparable railway facilities afford first-class
transportation for passengers and freight in all directions, while the immediate farming
district is easily reached by a third-rail electric system. A mosquito fleet of small steam
yachts brings the neighboring towns on the river into close and convenient relations and
the prosperous village of Athens, on the opposite bank of the Hudson, is reached by
frequent ferry. Desirable building and residence sites are in the market at fair values,
and the manufacturing advantages, which this city of ten thousand offers, are sure and
substantial. Labor troubles are unknown ; Hudson, in its life of nearly a century and a
quarter, never having had a single strike.

An improved railroad service has brought Hudson into competition with the suburban
towns of New York, and shopping and theatre parties frequently take advantage of the
reduced rates and make excursions for the day. The shrewd real estate experts are buy-
ing further from New York, as they read in the present demand for suburban property, a
reasonably sure failure of supply in the immediate future.

Hudson's taxes are moderate : her fire department a source of great pride ; her police
force a credit : and her public schools so nearly a model, that cities many times the ten
thousand of Hudson profit from a study of the system which has accomplished such
great results.

In public buildings few places of her size can compare. The State House of Refuge
for Women, a state armory, recently erected ; a modern jail, a hundred-thousand dollar
court house, just completed: the State Firemen's Home, a new city hospital, which will
accommodate forty patients : a Y. M. C. A. building, with bowling alleys ; Masonic Tem-
ple, the Hendrick Hudson D. A. R. chapter house, the Hudson Orphan Asylum, and the
home for the aged are but a few of them.

ECHOES FROM SLEEPY HOLLOW

By Mixxa Irving.

"The old Dutch Church rises before you wrapped
in memorial shadows."

CT7ARRYTOWN is a place with a
^J(^^ past — an historic past, full of
Cq1<^ quaint traditions and quainter
legends. Like an old man it is always
looking back and living over again the
days of its youth, delighting to tell the
stranger within its gates long-winded
tales of the Revolution, and of Washing-
ton Irving, who may fitly be called its
patron saint. But it is a charming place for
a day's outing with lunch box and cam-
era— an outing from which you will re-
turn saturated with ancient lore, and
feeling as if you had made the personal
acquaintance of Ichabod Crane and
Katrina Van Tassel.

You will be very tired though, if you
have walked, for unlike Rome, Tarry-
but from everv hill

a glorious view of

town is built on nearer seventy than seven hills
the winding Hudson is to be had.

Barring Sunnyside, which is nearer Irvington than Tarrytown, the principal places
of interest are to be found in the upper village of North tarrytown, where lies the
famed Sleepy Hollow country. At Broadway the trolley car goes whizzing "over the
hills and far away," and the sightseer must foot it from that point on to the historic scenes.

Walking along under the spreading trees a public school is seen on the right. Here,

TARRYTOWN ON THE HUDSON, THE llICxHLAXDS IN THE DISTANCE.

until a sliort time ago, stood the old Alutt House, half wood, half stone, in true colonial
style, and primly set in box-bordered lawns and ancient apple trees. When it was the
\ an Tassel Inn it was the scene of a tea-party (ine golden autuiun afterncjon in 1780,
when the British sloop-of-war "\atlture," loitering down the river, sent a random shot
soaring over the tow'n, and struck the door-jamb, scattering the merrymakers. A deflec-
tion of a few inches would have sent the ball crashing squarely among the teacups and
guests. For many years it was shown to visitors, where it lav embedded in the wooden
jamb, a mute but eloquent, witness of Arnold's treason.

A little further on the Andre monument stands, enclosed bv an iron fence, and shaded
by giant trees. The base is unworthy of the statue, which is a fine bronze figure of
Paulding, with gun in hand, and head turned as if listening, ever listening for the
approach of the spy.

Down a long, dusty, white road, past a yard piled up with headstones, heaps of them
in every color, shape and size, and over a l)ridge, the Old Dutch Church rises before you,
wrapped in memorial shadows and clustered thick with graves. A scramble over the
rough stone wall and a peep in at the w^indows reveals the interior, where Dutch lads
and lassies met to worship in bygone Summers. Visions of fresh young faces, in coal-
scuttle bonnets, hover over the high-backed narrow pews, and you feel that a faint fra-

. grance of lilacs and apple-blossoms, worn on youth-
ful bosoms, must yet linger in the high gallery where
the members of the choir lifted their voices long ago
If you have time to hunt up the sexton, the old
'1 church books are well worth perusal. In them are
recorded the births, the deaths and the marriages of
the early settlers, all written down in a fearful and
wonderful language, compounded of badly spelled
Dutch and English, and rivaling Volapuk. Johannus,
Petrus and Henirens are easily understood as John,
Peter and Henry, and Catrina Aeike married to
Abram ]\Iartling, August 13th, 1762, is quickly trans-
lated into Catherine Acker, but Maritic and Aetic,
names frequently bestowed on girl-babies, are riddles
hard to solve.

The headstones in the old graveyard, too, are a
^tudy — slabs of brown sandstone, covered w^ith gray
lichens and carved wdth winged cherub-heads and
weeping willows. The sunken graves give treacher-
ously underfoot, for there is nothina- Init dry dust
below. Close to the church door a silent sleeper in-
forms you that he w^s brou"-ht all the way from Pitts-
burgh to be buried there. Beyond him, some distance
from the well-trodden footpath, is the grave or Isaac
Martling, witli its accusing inscription like a voice
from the tomb crying murder, for more than a hun-
dred vears.

''Air. Isaac Martline who was inhumanly slain by
N'athaniel Underbill, May 26th, 1779, in the 30th year
of his asre."

Following the footpath up the hill into the new

remeterv we come to \Vashinoton Irvine's plot, with

its flight of granite steps and plain white marble

The Paulding-Andre Alonunient at stone. Returning over the bridge, an idyllic picture

Tarrvtown.

THE TOTTERING OLD MILL IX SLEEPY HOLLOW.

of the tottering old mill is presented. Before it sleeps the stream, stagnant among reeds
and rushes and fringed with willows, while the crumbling roof is patched with moss, and
the weather-blackened walls seem just about to topple into the water.

At the corner of Broadway and Elizabeth Street stands the church where Irving
was a vestryman, and which bears on its front a marble tablet to his memory. A similar
tablet is set in the wall above his pew, in which it is a signal honor for a stranger to be
seated Sundays. The ivy which Irving brought overseas from Abbotsford and planted
at the foot of the church tower still flourishes greenly, the favorite haunt of innumerable
chattering sparrows.

A trip to Sunnyside must be deferred until another day, as by this time the sun is low
over the Tappan Zee, and the shadows are lone on the lawns by the way. And so we
reluctantl}' bid farewell to "Sleepy Hollow's haunted vale."

TH1{ EGYPTIAN OBELISK

I'.v A XX A S. Harlax

7|liE celebrated Egyptian obelisk, which was brought to
i(P New York City and re-erected in Central Park in 1881,
(sp is a subject of Surpassing interest to Americans, as well
as to foreign travelers in this country, who visit the park and
do honor to this great and venerable guest. It stands on a beau-
tiful elevation, just west of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
and Antiquities, surrounded by pleasant walks and drives, and
is most conveniently reached "from the Fifth Avenue entrance
to the park.

The monument was a gift from Ismail Pasha. Khedive of
Eg}-pt, to the city of New York, although its removal from the
old' world to the new was variously opposed, and attended with
many difficulties. It is a rose-colored granite shaft, sixty-nine
feet in height and weighing two hundred and twenty tons.

The removal of the obelisk to this continent — an interesting
and gigantic undertaking- — was intrusted to Lt.-Com. H. H.
Gorringe, of the United States Xavy. European countries had
established and followed the precedent of building vessels ex-
Ijresslv for the transportation of these massive monoliths, but
in no case were the voyages of such vessels wholly successful.
It was. therefore, decided to save the time which would be re-
([uired for the construction of such a vessel, by the use, in this
instance, of an ordinary steamship. The steamer "Dessoug"
was accordingly purchased from the Egyptian government, and
entirely refitted and repaired. A temporary aperture
was made in the bow of the shiji, through wdiich the
obelisk was eml)arked, and the removed portions of the
vessel were then replaced. It will be seen that the en-
tire work of removing our obelisk from its place in
Alexandria, Egypt, to its present location in Central
Park, required the finest of engineering skill, and it was
in every wav successfully accomplished. The amount
expended, $103,732, was borne entirely by the late W.
H. Vanderbilt.

In order to fully appreciate the value of this obelisk
in the light either of art or anti([uity. it i? necessary to
become to some extent familiar with the history of an-
cient Eg>'])t, which, but for parts preserved on monu-
ment and toml), must have forever remained an un-
comprehended volume and, like her ruins, buried beneath
die sands of the desert.

Thothmes III, whose rei^n sixteen centuries before

Christ, covered the most glorious period of Egyptian history, celebrated his power by
founding a multitude of new temples. He also restored the ancient Temples at Heliopolis
— City of the Sun, which is the On of Genesis. Its ruins are a very short distance from
Cairo. He adorned the entrance of the temple with new obelisks, hewn from the quar-
ries of Syene, whence is derived the common term syenite. The location of the place,
now called Assouan, is at the First Cataract of the Nile, which, it will be observed, fur-
nished a waterway for the transportation of the monuments.

The Central Park obelisk was one of four similar stones placed before the Temple
of the Sun — the abode of the sun-god, Ra, the deity preeminently worship in the Egyptian
religion. Heliopolis was also the center of elegant learning and science of that time,
and with it are associated the names of early philosophers and familiar biblical characters.

Obelisks were the attributes of temples, and not themselves worshiped. As shown by
the hieroglvphs with which they are inscribed, they were dedicated to the various deities.
and intended to eternalize the names of rulers. It is to be regretted that the records of
those times throw so little light upon the actual labor and method of quarrying and set-
ting- up these giant stones, to say nothing of the genius of those wdio wTOUght the char-
acters thereon.

After the Roman con(|uest of "the dark land," two of the obelisks referred to were
carried from Heliopolis to .Alexandria, which had then become the foremost city of
Eevpt. Since that time thev have been known as "Cleopatra's Needles," in commemo-
ration of that famous woman who. despite the Roman emperor, died a queen. Cleopatra
doubtless, originallv suggested the removal of the monuments, although it was not accom-
plished until several vears after her death. For this reason, her right to remembrance
throuo'h them has been disputed.

Our obelisk stood on the receding sh )re of Alexandria for about nineteen hundred
vears, and until it was rcn^oved to the United States. Its inscriptions contain the signa-
tures of Egvpt's greatest kines — Thothmes III, Rameses II, and Seti I — with vainglorious
recitals of their individual achievements. Yet. above the vanity of the Pharaohs, is the
eloquent voice of Time eulojizine- the art of the early Egvptian, and his striving for the
ennoblement of the human rare t^irouch the re-creation of voung and beautiful forms.

Honor this. O Land of the Pharaohs and of the double crown ! — the adopted of
Joseph, the birthplace of Alo-es ; — land of the fabled Phoenix, and the Nile, we thank
thee: first example of the world — pointing out the fate of nations — whose temples, soar-
ino- heavenward in the morning, are no\v but ruins silhouetted against an evening sky
Wonderfid land of the i)ast. over which "the Sphinx gazes forever, but never speaks!"

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All day had the snow come down, — all day

As it never came before ;
And over the hills, at sunset, lay

Some two or three feet, or more.

— Eastman.

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THK OLD FARM HOME

Homesick? AA'cll, no, not exactly that,

I was onl\" just wishing- that I could o-o liack

And look around the old farm for a day.

To see if its chanL^ed nuich since I went away;

To sec if the old home looks much the same, —

If the harn and the stahles still reuiain

As they did years aij,"o, when I was youn_<;-,

Before my flight with the world had l)eiiun.

1 would just like to run through the meadow again,

And let down the l)ar> at the end of the lane,

And call to the cows: — Come liossv, come Spot.

Come White-face and LlrintUe, come Daisy and Dot,

I can sec them all now, as i)lainl\- as when

I followed them home in the gloaming. And then

Snch milk — ( )h ! what wonld I not give for it now,

That warm frothy milk, from the old llrindle Cow.

I wonld so like to lie for an honr in the shade

Of the hig chestnnt trees, where John and I played.

COWS COMING lleXME.

We were Intlians hold in the wikl, wild west.

Where we chased the gay sqnirrels, and spied ont the nest

Of the blackl)irds and crows, that indled the corn,

And cawed ns awake in the gray early morn ;

And we started ont to begin the new^ day

As blithe as the breezes, as care-free and gay.

I would just like to climb to the hilltop a.^ain
And drink in the beauty of mountain and plani.
As they sprearl out before me. a picture so fau"
The heart is enrai)tured, — the eye follows where
Bright glints of the beautiful Wallkill are seen.
Like a silverv ribbim entwining between

WALLKILL RIVER, MONTGOMERY.

Courtesy of L. H. Ta't.

Green meadows and woodlands. — past homesteads so dear,

While far to the north the blue Catskills appear.

And oh ! to sleep up in the attic once more.

And watch the bright moonbeams at play on the floor,

Or, listen again to the pattering rain

That lulled me to sleep with its sw^eet refrain.

And then to wake up at the call of the birds.

And, rushing downstairs, hear the old glad words,

"Good morning" — sweet greeting, from voices now' stilled.

Oh! with memories tender, my heart is filled.

Homesick? Well, yes, — I'm surely just that;

I'm wishing, I'm longing some day to go back,

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VIEWS OF ^lOXTCxOMERY VILLAGE

Reprinted from Picturesque Montgomery.

Far away from the city, its jostle and greed,
Its extreme of wealth and its dire abject need;
Back, back to the peace of that valley enchanted.
Sun-kissed, and dew-bathed, — with God's promise implanted
In blossoming orchard, and billowing grain ;
Where His sweet benediction delights to remain.

— Carolyn M. Walker.

Hackensack, N. J., February 20, 1907.

ALMOST MARRIED

]'>\ loiix W'li/iSEE Li:e

au.uhtcr of tlie Palatines, address-
where the En2f-

S the war never i^onii;- to endr asked a t)UX()ni <
T^IS in,^- her eonipanion. who chvelt on tlie otlier side of the Wallkih
(sTto^ hsh element ])redoininated. .

"After e'oin.u- on so manv years it will hardh- stop of itself. Miss Xanehie. hut
Lord Cornwallis. T fanev. will soon end it to the satisfaction of those who sent him,"

re])lied George lUack-
Inn-n, whose Tory feeling
\' as so strong as to make
the conrse of his love run
anxthing hut smooth, at
times, when his affianced
thought such harangues
worth rehuke.

"]5etter a thirty
\'ears' war. as my fore-
fathers had at home, than
such an ending!" gravely
sjjoke Xanehie House-
lander.

"They fought for a
free conscience and a free
r.ihle, and I honor them,
hrt this is a rel)ellion
against the 'Protector of
h'aith." Women cannot
expect to understand
these things, however.''

"I understand enough,
(k^orge Plackhurn, to
know that thev settled

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WAIXKILL R1\'1-:R,

Reprinted t'lom Picturesque Montgomery

for all time the i)rinci])le of imlividnal sovereignty, and so perhaps we had hetter part
in ])eace," darkly hinted the indignant damsel.

It was in the s])ring. and the river was high and rising to a freshet, as tliey rode
thus discoursing. Wdien the\- had neruiy reached Ward's P.ridge at Montgomery (whose
ruins remain) lie si)oke to turn her thoughts, and wished thev were over.

"Xo! T wish I could always stay on this side," X\anchie j^ersisted, "there are too
many Tories nwr th.ere. and Tories are traitors."

Just then circumstances over which the\- had no control put an end to a dispute
which might have ])rove(l disastrous. Going on the hridge. the water had reached the
huhs of the wheels, hut going oiT it rose vet higher, and he fore they thought of danger,
the swift current took their horse off his feet, and swe]3t them down the stream. They
w'ere \et on the flats, and if the struggling steed could be guided awav from the
'•haimel. or toward the shore, all might he well, v^o thinking, Plackhurn leaped over on

headlong in

THOMPSON'S POND

his hack to loosen the
check-rein, and h o 1 d
him more in hand, but
Sorrel dissented, and
sent him
the tvirgid water.

Directly she saw her
lover in peril, her love
returned in force; and
crying to him to save
himself (which he did)
and not mind the horse
or her ( which he did
not think of doing),
she seized one of the
reins, and nearly pulled
the pony's head off his
shoulders. It happened
to be the one next the
shore, and brought him
in swimmingly. T h e
gig was light, and a
few convulsive strokes
carried '"' . to where he
could touch bottom. Then, with a snort and a shiver, he sprang up the Dank, shaking the
harness till all rattled ; and had it not been for her soaking feet, Nanchie would scarcely
have realized the strange sail she had tak.'u. A few minutes" drive, and they were at
their journey's end, but the chill did not reach their heart, which warmed as of old to-
ward each other, and when they parted, it was agreed with many a kiss and as many
blushes that their nui)tials should be celebrated in the church on the following Sunday.

It is a picturesque spot where the old Dutch Reformed brick church stood then, and
where the new American Reformed brick church stands now, with the graveyard sloping

down from it, and at the foot of

the hill below the parsonage the
river winding along from the south
through the \'alley of the Wall-
kill. Far at the north stretches
the blue range of the Shawangunk ;
nearer by the Comfort Hills hide
the sun in its setting, and awa}' to
the eastward loom the loftier peaks
along the Hudson. There is peace
in the picture, loveliness in the
landscape and ever there

The old. half-forgotten, and beautiful

daj's,
Come out of their graves in the iwi-

. light haze,
And the trees of our youth's renewed

to our eyes.
In the shaoes of the elms hung out on

the skies.

And thev were a hardv race of

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GRIST MILL AND DAM

pioneers who ])o?sesseti the land, patriotic from instinct, and loyal to liberty by all the
memories of their liome across the <ea, or ever a rnthless decree of Romish ilk had
depopnlated a whole district, and made them "Exiles of the Palatine.'' When the strug-
o-le came with Britain, there was bnt one side for the sons of such sires to take, and all
Throno-h those srloomy " years they remembered the Prince of Orange only as a type of the
great leader Providence had given America.

\\'hat had a Torv. acting in the sacred relation of Pastor, to do with such a people?
This was a question they had often asked themselves; but though slow to move, their
sudden and decided choice gave a worthy answer.

Al)Out that time the Divine Wither^ooon was ■■])reaching politics" in the Conti-
nental Congress. Tlie i'astors of New England did not go back on the later practice

BELOW THE DAM

of their Apostolic successors ; and all the clergw save a few of the Church of England
in our ow^i province, preached the duty of resistance, and the glory of sustaining the
noble declaration of their brethren at the Capitol, especially in the Dutch and Scotch
Presbyterian churclies of New' York City, in the very face of the British General's staff
and retinue. If the Pastors of that age had not l)een f(nmd on the side of right and
heroism the returning wave of victory would have swept them ofi the pulpits they dis-
graced, and away from the flocks they had betrayed.

Thanks to the preaching and practice of John Knox and Martin Luther, and other
bishops of the Catholic Church long ago, our clergy are not in bonds to speak or forbear
at the nod of any Master General. Thanks to the heroism of "profane priests" (copperly
so called), such as they wdio uttered no uncertain sound and stood not aloof from the
liattle, upon a free American conscience rests a freer reindjlic than Sidney ever sketched,
or the Greek dreamed of. AH honor to their memories; and to the ministers of our
days, wdio honored their high vocation by rousing and directing the patriotism of the
people, and rebuking the craven spirit of cavillers, sympathizers, Tories and traitors at
the North; and to those wln^ stand up now in the name of Christ where he has placed

them, and, like Isaiah, denounce the enemies of the unity of the Catholic Church, of a
security to Life and Property, and of the purity and integrity of the Republic, in spite
of all the threats of all the slaves of all the Rings and kings in Christendom.

There is a struggle on us now that will test the strength and mettle of the men of
our time more sternly than did the Rebellion, the stability of the government, with no
neutral ground for Cowboys and Skinners. The American church is a unit on the side
of right. Let all her pulpits resound with words of righteous indignation and warnings
of inspiration.

"It's war we're in, not politics,
It's systems wrestling now, not parties,
And Victory in the end will fix
Where strongest will and truest heart is."

But to return to the A'allev of the Wallkill :

A CHARMING RETREAT IN THE HILLS.

The blood of bayoneted friends and neighbors was even then calling to them from
the reeking ruins of Fort Montgomery ; in the light of flames the foe had kindled along
the shore of Leister disafifected neutrality could no longer lie hidden, and they had vainly
told him to go in peace, and leave them to fight the friends he left behind, till they joined
him over the water.

The whole country was roused by late reverses, and more militiainen were summoned
to join the army of the North. Among these were Dederick Shafer who, without avail,
had sought to win the hand of Nanchie against the more solid attractions of his rival,
but solacing himself with the thought Byron had not vet embalmed in verse, that

Maidens, like mollis, arc ever caught by glare,

And iManini.in wins liis way where Seraphs might despair.

he Invckled on his armor, and li-htly l)a(le her make a patriot of her lover before he came

back ai^aiii. , , , , . i u ^ ^i

To New Windsor, wiience the recrtiits were to take boat, he hastened; bttt the
^loop had left with a fair wind, and was already out of sight aliove the Danskammer.
\'ainlv he fell back to a higher standpoint, near what is now Ab.unt Ellis, a knoll from
whicli the whole sweep of the sparkling water for miles was visible, with the green-
wooded Matteawan Range and l\»lipers Isl.nnd in the wondrous background, and south-
ard, through the clustering cedars, the narrow gorge that takes on the look of a Swiss

MONTGOMERY ACADEMY

lake below where the jutting headland of the Tloterberg thrusts its bold front out into-
the channel, as if it still remembered the ancient time before the great Inland Sea had
cloven its way through the highlands. Hill and dale, field and forest, mountain and
moorland, rock and river ! ITow they were mingled by the Alaker, so that man had but
to enter the charmed ])recincts. and enjoy an eternal banquet of beauty.

i!ut without Nanchie it would be no paradise for him. however perfect in all its
elements. There was not much ti) draw him back, but everything to urge him onward.
So on foot and alone he started, and with his musket on his .shoulder, marched along
the river till many miles above he passed the sloo]) becalmed, and reached the rendezvous
before his regiment.

There he reported to General Jessup, who had been ordered to scour the country
along the r])])er Hudson, and was restless under the enforced delav. Hearing of their
misfortune, lie would wait no longer for the "Orange Blossoms." but taking Dederick,
and the little band alreadv mustered in, moved northward near the Adirondacks.

Around the Great Falls he scouted stealthily, for his forest foes were fierce and
sleepless. lUit the continual thundering of the roaring water drowned the noise of Indian

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foot-falls, and entranced by the
wild sublimity of this haunt of na-
ture, his customary vigilance was
abated. From an overhanging clitT
on the bank some rods above the
cataract, the General and Dederick,
whom he had made his orderly, were
watching the foaming rapids and
scanning the massive masonry, earlier than Solo-
n-ion's, that has budded a flume through which the
mighty Hudson runs no wider than the Bronx;
when suddenly sounded the war-whoop close be-
side them, and together they sprang down the
jagged side of the mountain, and over the rocky
shore flew to rejoin their comrades in camp be-
low.

Their Indian pursuers knew better than they
into what peril they were rushing, and shoutecl,
sure of their prey. Just below, a precipitous blufif
would cut off their further retreat, for it was white
with the spray. Here the river dashes a hundred
feet over the Granite Ledges, and only pours itself
above through a deep rock-gorge, very narrow for
it to flow through, though too wide for a man to
leap over.
But turning suddenly, the General darted down the stone terraces, that rise like
the seats of a Roman amphitheatre, and in full sight of friends and foes, leapt the chasm,
and was up the eighty
stone steps on the west
side, before a single ar-
row was sped — only hear-
ing a grunt of compli-
ment to his prowess,
which no one of his for-
mer pursuers seemed in-
clined to imitate, and no
one to this day has imi-
tated, so that the Hat
pave on which he won a
footing has come to be
known as Jessup's Land-
ing, and will be forever.
No sooner had their
astonishment su b s i d e d
than the disappointed red-
skins searched long in
everv nook for Dederick.
trampling the wild flow-
ers that grew out of the
crevices, and rolling down
the hillside hu^e boulders

UNION STREET. MONTGOMERY.

to drive him from anv liidinQ- place. The wonderful escape ot the one, and stdl more mys-
terious vanishincr of the other, be^an to work upon their mnate superstition, and prepared
the way for their easy capture ; when from above, at the head of the band he had aroused
to action (after passing so unnoticed and invisible through the midst of the awestruck
savages), Dederick appeared again, and flanked them effectually.

Xanchie Houslander had heard of this feat of her old suitor, and she halt regretted
that in following her he had not shown the half ardm- displayed in the pursuit of the
enemy. But she had chosen; and as she had said to herself: "What was Dedenck to
her now but one she could not help honoring as a brave soldier and a staunch adherent
of the Continental Congress?" ,• , , ,, ^ a

The day of the wedding came clear and beautiful, and the httle bell Oueen Anne
had given the Exiles pealed out over the field and forest, calling the worshipers. From

GOD'S ACRE, OLD BRICK CHURCH, MONTGOMERY

a circuit of miles, and by every road, they came, and before the hour of service the Green
Avas covered with eager knots of talkers and listeners. No one seemed to care to go
within, and all were waiting for something — the most for the arrival of the weddeners,
and a few stern men on the doorsteps for the coming of the minister.

Then the farm wagon of the Houslanders was driven up with the blooming Nanchie
therein, well supported by sundry sisters ; afterward George Blackburn dashed among the
crowd with his gig with a vacant seat for the bride in prospect, and full of visions of the
grand "In fair'' his people would give her on the evening of the morrow^ Last of all
the priest came also.

Wondering at the concourse out of doors, as a low hum announced his presence, yet
looking neither to the right hand nor the left, he walked under the archway. But there

was a bar to his progress. That church u^as closed on him fovcicr. Then turning him-
self, he saw grave men of the Great Consistory standing near with a look sad but de-
termined.

"What does this mean?" he asked angrily.

"It means that your friends are our enemies, and while the road to Xcw York is
open vou had better take it !" slowly spoke a man on the steps of the portico.

The blood shed at Fort Clinton had roused the lion, and instant tiight alone saved the
Tory Dominie from the lion's paw. A glance over the field convinced him that discretion
was the better part of valor, and, smothering his rage, he mounted his horse and rode
away, shooting out his flaming eyes a farewell sermon, which none took to theiuselves, as
usual. So left in the lurch the bride and groom, that were to be, subsided into ordinary
people, and began to discuss the events of the morning.

"It was basely done,"' said George, "to insult him thus openly."

"It was well done," retorted Xanchie. "Such a domineering Dominie would not take

WALLKILL RIVER AXD CHURCH SPH^E, MONTGO.AIERY.

a hint that was not as wide as a broadsword." Drawing back she noticed an officer's
uniform.

"The Dutch Boors !'' hissed the Tory s_\'mpathizer, before he thought in whose pres-
ence he was speaking.

"Yes !" The same Dutch Boors who flooded their homes to keep out the armies of
a tyrant, and the minions of a Pope ; who afterward went over at the call of vour Lords
and Commons, and put their prince on the Stuarts' throne in order to save the rights
England boasts today ; and who, wherever they are, will help keep the jewel of Liberty
in the family of freedom."

Blackburn looked up amazed to meet the steady gaze of Dederick Shafer.

The place was growing too hot for him. His insulted betrothed had moved away
with her friends, leaving him to the tender mercies of the "Boors." and there was nothing
for him to do but follow the example of his illustrious predecessor. Solitary and alone,
he rode hastily awav in the gig that was destined never to carry the fair form of the un-
forgiving Nanchie Houslander. She never changed her name ; and if she ever regretted
"what might have been," Dederick did not.

HISTORICAL SKETCH

OF THE

WALLKILL VALLKY FARMERS^ ASSOCIATION

\',\ William C. Hart

Q-^

■ a session of the Board of 1 )iM.'ctors of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association held at
W'alden. N. Y., May i8, 1907, the Secretary. WilHam C. JIart, was requested to prepare
an historical sketch of the Society, to he i)ul)lished in tlie Annual Souvenir of the Wallkill
and liudson River Valleys, in coniplia xx- with that re(iuest, the following has been
written :
On a delightful autunnial da.\- in 1SS9. the late Chauncey A. Reed suggested to the writer
the advisal)ility of the farnu-rs of the Wallkill Valley uniting in an effort to secure the
appointment of a h'armers" institute, to he held under the auspices of the New York State Depart-
ment of h'armers' institutes. An hnur later, in consultation with Nicholas J. Fowler, it was decided
to invite representative agriculturists to meet at hi-- ofifice on the evening of November 11, at which

lime a local society would be formed. The
result of this meeting was highly satisfac-
tory. William C. Weller was appointed
Chairman. William C. Hart, Secretary, and
Nicholas J. Fowler, Treasurer, with com-
mittees on finance, music, addresses, etc. On
November 2^, at an adjourned meeting, the
execnti\e committee reported an enrollment
of one hundred and sixty-eight members, with
liberal responses in contributions to defray
expenses.

The Institute held at Scofield Hall, De-
ceml)er ig, 20 and 21, proved successful be-
yond the anticipations of its promoters and
immediately suggested the desirability of
fdrniing a permanent organization. The idea
was greatly strengthened on February 10 at
Coldenham, N. Y., wdien Mr. George T. Pow-
ell of Cdieiit, N. Y., gave a stirring address
on the imi)ortance of carrying forward the
nidvenient. which appealed strongly to all.
At this meeting Mr. J. D. W. Krebs read by
request a Constitution and By-Laws, which
was ad(i])tL'il by the members present. A glee
chil). under the direction of Mr. Edwin
Knaiip, furnished excellent music. Thus
started the mnvement which has resulted in
the present organization — an association that
has done more to unfold the beauty and
charm of the Wallkill Valley and spread its
f.air name to remote localities than all efforts
l)Ut forth by similar attempts in this direc-
tion. We believe that as we describe the
progress of this work that it will be a pleas-
ant reminder to ,all wlio have witnessed the
life of the .Association.

THF OLD O.AKKN BITKFT

TABULATED LIST OF DIRFXTORS

Joseph B. Hadden 1893 — 1899

Isaiah W. Decker 1893 — 1907

John D. Mould 1893 — 1907

Harvey N. Smith 1893 — 1902

Arthur McKinney 1893 — 1900

William C. Hart 1893 — 1907

George W. Folsom 1893 — 1900

Robert B. Crowell "893 — 1907

Edwin Knapp : 893 — 1904

P. E. Haukins 1900 — 1907

Adam Fetter 1903

Jonas Dubois 1893 — 1904

John Ahrens 1893 — 1907

George B. Andrews 1893 — 1900

William Dunn -893 — 1907

H. S. Burrell 1893

Cyrus A. Bowne 1 895 — 1907

William C. Weller 1^95—1899

John P. Covert 1 896 — 1902

A. S. Embler 1896— 1898

Charles D. Wait '897—1907

William N. Dubois 1897 — 1900

Jesse Booth 1*^97 — iQOi

Charles E. Stickney i '^97^1901

Samuel FI. Knapp 1898 — 1904

Lewis Woolsey 1898—1907

W. H. Hallock 1898— 1907

W. S. Flartshorn 1898 — 1907

Horace D. Thompson 1899

Frank Garrison 1899

Ralph LeFevre 1900

P. E. Hawkins 1900 — 1907

Edward B. Walker 1900 — 1906

C. E. Alliston 1900

Adam Wiley 1901 — 1897

Charles Sears iQOi — 190S

Lewis Borden 1901^ — 1907

Anson J. Fowler 1901 — 1905

J. M. Hawkins 1902 — 1907

Asher Johnson 1903 — 1907

Elting Harp 1903 — 1907

John H. Reid 1903 — 1907

Philip Hasbrouck 1904 — 1907

John K. Brown 1904 — 1907

Allen Bryson 1905 — 1907

Samuel V. Schoonmaker 190S — 1907

Charles S. Wells 1906—1907

William T. Snider 1906 — 1907

Harry Seely 1906 — 1907

OFFICERS 1889-1907.

1889— W
1900 — W^
1891—
1892—
1S93—
1894— J.
1895—
1896—

1897—
1898—
1899-
1900 — I.
1901 —
1902 — E.
1903 — L.
1904— I.
1905—
1906 — ■
1907—

PRESIDENT. VICE-PRESIDENT.

C. Weller, Chairman.
. C. Weller... J. K Brown

SECRETARY. TREASURER. SUPERINTENDENT

W. C. Hart N. J. Fowler....^. W. Decker.

" " " W. H. Gillispie.

'• . . . .R. B. Crowell W. C. Hart . . .

B. Hadden... G. W. Folsom " " ....

" ....T. D. Mould " " ...,

" ....J. P. Covert " " ...,

"... H. N. Smith " " . . . ,

W. Decker

B. Walker... W. FI. Dunn.,
M. Borden... J. W. Decker.

W. Decker.... A. Wiley

" ....J. K. Brown..

.C. R. Fowler...
. \. S. Embler. . .
.A. J. Fowler. . . .

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I OBJECTS OF ORGANIZATION %

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% The rcalirjotion of the iiiesfiuiable majesfy: the unspeakable goodness of •:•:

::•: God as revealed in tliis nian'elons zvllev, fJuis indireefly leading tlie thought of :•::

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:•:• humanity into tlic vaUe\s and rii ers of life eternal. :•::

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•:•: The attainment of kno-zcleds:e whieli eoines of -n'ell ordered discussion. :$

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:•:• Increased skill in the methods of labor. :•::

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S: The mutual imhrorement of its members by disseminating; reliable and <•":

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:§ valuable information tending to promote the best interests of the JJ'allkill J^allcv. •:•:

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:•:: Such ad7'antai:;es as nuiy be derived through associated effort to promote a •::

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•:•: hio^her decree of excellence in farm, iiardcn and aiincultural affairs '^enerallv. >:•

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•:•: The introduction and festiiiij: of tlo7cers, shrubs, forest and ornamental trees. :♦

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$: It IS the priinarv object of the Society to cizeakeii interest in and promote the x*

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::•: progress of that noblest of all human calliu'^s, Ai^nculture, and it is the policy •:•:

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:$ of the Board of Managers to interest all in its Annual Outing — and not only as -^

:•:• •:•:

:•:• an exhibition of the prosperity and pn^i^ress of the farming section, of the $1

:♦ ^rozvths of field and orchard and •j;arden., of intelli-^ent competition in stock- %

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<^ breeding and dairy interests, but as a demonstration of the public spirit, intelli- :$

::•: gence and prosperity of the entire productive and business community. j;::

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JOSEPH B. HADUEN
Wulden. N Y

While we indite these lines all nature is robed with a wealthof
luxuriant growth. The sweet-scented clovers, the beautiful daisies,
the stately golden rod. the fragrant grasses, the closing harvest scenes
on many farms, when the garnered crops from the hillside and valley
show the ingathering of a bounteous harvest. It is amid such scenes
that we go forth among our sturdy farmers, for rest and recreation,
and are received with such frank cordiality that for the time being we
throw aside all business cares and seek the green fields, the forest
dells, linger along the running brooks, by the margin of beautiful
lakes, with their silvery waters, beneath tall trees, with shadows of
the woods, and the murmuring of the summer breeze, that comes like
the refrain of some sweet melody.

Our drive requires an early start, while the myriads of dew-
drops glisten on the entire landscape, we pass along well-remembered
scenes of the long ago. We approach and pass well kept farms, with
their respective herds of cattle, are attracted by beautiful lawns and
often extensive floral growth of rare and beautiful plants. The quiet
influence of flowers upon the human heart exerts a wonderful power
for the good of humanity. All should cultivate these gems of nature.
"Oh, the unrivaled language of flowers," sweet flowers, the glory and
beauty of nature! Their fragrance is at the marriage hour, their

l)eauty a solace and cheer to the weary and afflicted, upon the bier they are reverently laid in loving

remembrance of the dead. Flowers, beautiful emblems of God's

love; who would not recognize their priceless worth?

It is our purpose in this article to place in profile and make

brief mention of such members who have been or are Directors ot i ^-jg, ^m^

the Association, who, in response to the writer's request, have ) #1F ^^|

given personal co-operation in the efl^ort to place in enduring form fl

the historic data of the Society. All have been invited to join

with us, while comparatively few have failed to respond.

THE OUTING DAYS AND OLD HOME WEEK

As the Society grew and prospered it was decided to establish
a social side to the many interests represented. Arrangements
were made with much enthusiasm on the part of its membership
to hold beneath the open sky an ^outing that would have a tendency
to attract the farming community with their guests and friends
that might prove advantageous to all. September 3, 1892, Mr.
Cyrus A. Bowne welcomed to his fine estate, Woodlawn Farm,
a mile south of the village of Waldcn. The adiacent grove of
S. H. Knapp made a pleasing combination wnth the Bowne tract
circling on its edge.

H.ARVEY N. SMITH
Mon* gome I'll, N. Y

MEMORABLE DAYS— DATES AND LOCATIONS OF THE
OUTINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION.

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1894-

SAMUEL H. KNATP

-August
-August
1895 — August
1896 — August
1897 — August
i8p8 — August
1899 — August
1900 — August
1901 — August
1902 — August
1903 — August

Park.
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Park.

1905 — August

Park.

1906 — August

Driving Park.
1907 — August

Park.

-August

2^1, at Woodlawn Farm.

15, at Borden's Home Farm.

21, at Woodlawn Farm.

13, at Woodlawn Farm.

26, at Woodlawn Farm, Walden.

10, at Scofield's Grove, Walden.

9, at Gillespie's Grove and Walden Driving Park.

8, at Gillespie's Grove and Walden Driving Park.

14, at Gillespie's Grove and Walden Driving Park.
13, at Gillespie's Grove and Walden Driving Park.
12 and 13, at Gillespie's Grove and Walden Driving

17 and 18, at Gillespie's Grove and Walden Driving

16 and 17. at Gillespie's Grove and Walden Driving

15, 16 and 17, at Gillespie's Grove and Walden

14 and i.S, at Gillespie's Grove and Walden Driving

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NICHOLA? T. FOWLER

Few men have done more for the advancement and growth of
Walden and it^ environs than Nicholas J. Fowler. Ever alert to
Feize upon an opportunity that foreshadowed some feasible opening, that
would add to the general prosperity of the town, always ready and
willing to lend a helping hand to a worthy man struggling to get a
start in life. Mr. Fowler for many years conducted a large hard-
ware l)U-iness at the establishment of Home Farm. The late John G.
Borden purchased largely his immense supplies, machinery, etc.. and
found promptness and dispatch in the delivery of goods.

Mr. Fowler soon after coming to Walden formed the acquaintance
of Miss Elizabeth Alillspaugh. Their marriage proved congenial and
h.appy, their home life restful and ennobling. Three sons brought
cheer and joy to the home circle. The eldest, Joseph ]\L, of Kingston,
an attorney of distinction, who has represented his district in the
legislative liall at Albany ; Anson J., an attorney, having offices at
Newburgh and Walden. and who has been very successful in the
development of unimproved property and who enjoys a large legal
business; Fred, who has been highly successful in the electric light
and telephone interests of Walden and adjacent villages. Mr. Fowler
has been confined to his home for several years, and in his declining
days enjovs the kindly ministrations of his family.
William C. Hart was born at ]\b:)ntgomery, X, \'., December i8, 1843. Mr. Hart was the only
child of Henry C. Hart and his wife, Hannah Jane Overheiser. His parents removed to the vicinity
of East Walden during his early childhood, where the subject of this sketch has since resided on tne
well-known farm, "Sycamore Place." On November 18, 1869, Mr. Hart was united in marriage to
Elizabeth Mould, the youngest daughter of the late Hamilton Morrison. Two sons were born of the
union, Henry Melvin, who has hekl important educational positions in the capacity of high school
principal at Pueblo, Colorado ; Butte, Montana, and Spokane, Washington ; and Rubert Clarence, a
prominent and enterprising agriculturist, by whose efforts the fame of Sycamore Place in recent
years is largely due.

During a long life spent on one of Orange County's most fertile farms, Mr. Hart has engaged in
general farming and, also, in the production of fruits and flowering bulbs. A magnificent collection
of American and foreign dahlias, covering several acres, is one of the attractions at Sycamore Place
during the late summer and fall, when hundreds of visitors come to admire a wealth of beautiful
flowers. A large flock of thoroughbred fowls and a Holstein dairy are also maintained.

Mr. Hart is a member of the First Reformed Church at Walden, has served as school trustee and
for many years a trustee of the Wallkill Valley Cemetery Association, in wb.ich he has taken great
personal interest, and contrilmted for a former issue of this booklet a very full, accurate and com-
plete article under the head of the "Silent City,"- valuable data relative to cemeteries at large. For
many years he served as secretary and treasurer of the Orange
County Sunday School Association, and by hi> personal effort in
August. 1865. in connection with the late Rev. J. M. McNulty.
Dr. M. V. Schoonmaker, Rev. E. E. Pinney and the Hon. H. B.
Bull, at a meeting held in the office of Air. Bull at Montgomery.
N. Y., organized the iirst Town Sunday School Association, the
purpose of which was to hold monthly meetings on Sabbatii
afternoons throughout the town, the respective schools uniting
in the exercises of the hour. Success crowned united eft'ort
from the first and for years this v.as a strong incentive in ad-
vancing the cause represented.

Mr. Hart is a director of the Orange County Agricultural
Society. He was a founder of the Wallkill Valley Farmers'
Association and has served on its directorate and as its secretary
almost continuously since 1889. But it is as the editor and pub-
lisher of the Historic Wallkill and Hudson Valleys, an annual
souvenir devoted to the interests of this marvelous region that
Mr. Hart is best known. The tniblication has made its appear-
ance yearly since 1894. 'mm\ is a welcome guest in all homes
where it finds an abiding place, and is largely filed as a historical
publication in many prominent libraries and historical organi-
zations as valuable and accurate information william c. hart

EDWARD B. WALKER

Mr. Walker, who is now consul at Burslcm,__England, for
our government, was until he received his high official position,
very active in the life of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Associa-
tion and ably served as a director and president for a term
of years.

Mr. Walker is a lawyer, and learned and eloquent m his
profession. During campaign seasons he has often been chosen
by the managers of his party as speaker, filling the most im-
portant appointments.

Mr. Walker is deeply interested in the prosperity of the
Society, and under date of July lO writes: "I read with a great
deal of interest of the extension of the work of your Associa-
tion, and I congratulate your people upon your enterprise
and public spiritedness. My thoughts are with you, and
you know without my saying it that 1 hope for you the greatest
success in every line of your work that tends to develop such
a lovely and fertile vallev, of which there are none more beau-
tiful.

Robert B. Crowell, son of Rol)ert B. Crowell and Sarah
Jane Burns, was born at St. Andrews, Orange county, in 1847,
where he attended the district scliool before entering the New-
burgh Academy. After com-
pleting his academic course he
studied law with Judge John
J. Monell of Newburgh, after
which he entered Albany Law
School, where he graduated
in 1868, being admitted to the
bar the same year.

In 1870 he married Catharine Garrison of the town of Newburgh
and located on his father's farm near Wallkill.

In 1882 he purchased "Echo Hill Farm" at West Wallkill, where
he has since lived with his family of five children, conducting a large
fruit and dairy business.

Mr. Crowell has always manifested an interest in progressive
agricultural enterprises, being for many years a director of the W. V.
F. A. and an enthusiastic granger.

Edwin Knapp was born on the Goodwill Church farm, in the
town of Montgomery, July 25, 1847. He is the fifth son of James and
Harriet Knapp, who were of Holland ancestry, and grandnephew of
Uzal Knapp of Revolutionary fame.

In 1857 his parents moved to Coldenham, at which place he re-
ceived a common school education. At the age of seventeen he was
apprenticed to learn the trade of a blacksmith, with Henry Taylor of
Pine Bush, at which he served three years, then secured a position in
Goshen, where he remained three years. He finally came to Coldenham
in 1871, where he started the business of blacksmith and carriage
making.

Mr. Knapp has been active in church work since 1867. He is a
member of the M. E. Church at Montgomery, where he has held every
office in the church, and for many years was Superintendent of its
Sabbath School and leader of the choir.

He is a loyal Republican, interested in the welfare of his party.
Also drum major of the Walden Cornet Band; for many years Clerk
and Collector of the School District ; Director of the Wallkill Valley
Farmers' Association and Postmaster for three years.

On August 25, 1869, he married Miss Thomasena Armstrong, of
New York City. They have one son, James Edwin of Cornwall, N.
Y., and one daughter, Mary Emma at home.

Adam Fetter has long been identified with the agricultural inter-
ests of the Wallkill Valley, and extensively engaged in the milk busi-
ness. During later years he purchased a tract of land near the plant
of the New York Condensed Milk Company and erected a residence
and barns. Mr. Fetter has served as Director of the Wallkill Valley
Farmers' Association, and is honored and esteemed in the community
as a representative citizen.

R. B. CROWELL

EDWIN KNAPP

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A I^rEMORABLE OUTING ON THE BORDEN HOME FARM AT WALLKILL, N. Y.

The remembrance of pleasural)le events is always a source of delight to those who participate
in the incidents that combine to make such days of more than passing interest. The Annual Outing
Dav of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association, 1904, will long be a pleasing recollection in the
memory of the thousands who were enabled to assemble upon the acres of the largest and most
renowned farm within the boundaries of the Empire State. The members and friends of this asso-
ciation must have heard, with pardonaljle pride, the statement of one of high authority, that of all
the agricultural organizations of their State, the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association stood first in
its ability to pay noble tributes to the occupation of the farmer. Those who stood upon the crest
of the hill, near the Borden homestead, early in the morning of "Outing Day," beheld a not easily for-
gotten picture, as they watched the continued procession of fine equipages and gaily decorated
vehicles, slowly ascending the hill. In the words of Mr. George T. Powell, "When that magnificent
line of teams, extending nearly two miles, was ascending the sightly elevation of Home Farm, with
flags and banners floating to the breeze of that delightful day, and from the cannons' mouth burst
forth peal after peal, not in the spirit of war, but of peace and good will to all engaged in and

OUTING DAYS AND OLD HOME WEEK, AUGUST 18 and jy, lyoj

Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association, Walden, N. Y.

dependent upon agriculture, I felt it was the dawning of a new day in farming, and the future was
full of promise."

THE ATTENDANCE.

The most reliable sources give evidence that during the day between three and four
carriages entered the various approaches to Home F"arm, and between twelve and fifteen
people visited some part of the estate. Four thou-^arid souvenirs
gantly-printed book, adorned

with many
articles from the pens of Hon. James G.
Walden, were presented to parties who
others, the following :

Rev. Hiram Vrooman, Baltimore, Md.

W. A. Bushheld, Jersey City, N. J.

Dewilton B. Dow, Racine, Wis.

I. Schoonmaker and wife, Paducali. Kv.

Hiram W. Deyo. Buffalo, N. Y.

A. S. Burtch, San Francisco, Cal.

Charles Leonard, Wilkesbarre, Pa.

views of special points

Graham of Newburgh,

re.gistered their names.

thousand
thousand
of the day, in the form of an ele-
i)f interest on Home Fariu, and
and Rev. W. H. S. Demarest of
From this record we find, among

William Clifford. Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Phili]) Maguire, Elizabeth, N. J.
Luther Terwilliger, Monroe, N. Y.
W. J. Keatis, Toronto, Canada.
P. R. Neff, Altoona, Pa.
Willirnu G. Mastin. Wassaic, N J.
H. D. Carroll, New Orleans. La. "

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SCENES ON AMERICA S MOST BEAUTIFUL RIVER, ALONG WEST SHORE RAILROAD.

Roll on ! Roll on !

Thou River of the North ! Tell thou to all

The isles, Tell thou to all the continer.

Edward IT. Cook. Moral Tark. L. I.

Charles L. Ostrandc-r. Wassaic, N. J.

Miss Jennie Follete, New Brunswick, N. J.

George Hawkins. Lincoln, Kansas.

David Monhl, Sioux City, Iowa.

M. E. Ensign, Hartford, Conn.

Miss M. S. Barcker, Paterson, N. J.

Miss E. E. Snyder, Paterson, N. J.

Anna S. Dunn, Port Richmond, Staten Island.

Araminta Long, Gateswood P. O., Virginia.

John P. Pratt, Green Cove Springs, Elorida.

.Mrs. Isaac Schoonmaker, Padncah, Ky.

Miss M. Maurv, Chicago, 111.

Miss M, iMusley, Federal Point, Florida.

Mrs. Dr. Rohinson, Newark, N. I.

Mrs. J. D. Birdsall, Grand RapiVls, Mich.

Mrs. Annie D. Haley, Stapleton, Staten Island.

Mrs. Estelle Harrington, New Haven, Conn.

Miss Ethel Eisemann, Bridgeport, Conn.

Miss Maude Walker, Providence, R. I.

Miss A. M. ,\hrens, Jersey City, N. J.

Miss Edna M. Vansaun, Cortland, N. Y.

Mr. Harrv C. Vrooman, D.D., E. Milton, Mass.

THE PROGRAM.

A large platform for the officers, directors and speakers was erected on the side of a small eleva-
tion which rose opposite to the eastern slope of the main hill which was encircled with hroad drive-
ways and winding hrooks. h'rom the ]>latform the speakers commanded a fidi view of the asseiubled
thousands seated opposite them. l'.elow and to the right, was arranged a platform for the Wall-
kill Cornet Band. Directly beneath were seated the following members of the newspaper fraternity:
W. F. Doty, Oraiiiic County Farmer; Lyman H. Taft, Montgomery Reporter; H. Scott Corwin,
Kingston Freeman; C. E. Westervelt, Marlborough /'^rt-ort/.- C. D. Allger, Kingston .-In^iis; H. Wing,
Sonlheru t'lster; C. A. Reed, Waldcn Herald; E. H. Abell,
R. Johnson. Xewhurgh Ne7i's; E. M. Ruttenber, Newburgh
Xewburgh J'ress; George W. Bmuie, Newburgh Journal;
Goshen ; Thomas B. Scott. Poughkeepsie Eagle; K. D. C.

To stand upon this idatform and watch the constantly
a most ins])iring sight, and

Walden Citizen ; A. E. Layman, Charles
Sunday Telegram; W. 11. Westervelt,
Ira _ C. Baldwin, Independent Republiean,
Craine, Middletown Daily Press.
increasing numlier on the other

nmst have given inspiration to the brilliant speakers of tlu

side was

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tin: Ai)iiKi:ss oi- wki.comi-: by c.mi. i'.;>kiii:n, wai.t.kii.l, n. v.

Mr. President: .Mlow me to extend to you and to my fellow
officers n{ the Wallkill Valley I'^armers' Association, over whom > on
so ably presiile, as also to tlK'ir guests assembled here toda>' in such
flattering numbers, a he;irt_\ welcome to Home Farm. That it is an
honest and heartfelt welcouie 1 trust you will believe, and while I
have the ojiportunity, allow me to publicly acknowdedge the honor of
membarship in an organization so disinterested, rnid whose lirst anc
best efforts have l)een to benefit their fellowmen.

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KKSPONSE ON P.FH.M.F OF THK

WINANT,

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l'.KKF..\, N. Y.

Mr. I'.ordeii: In beli;ilf of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Associ-
;itioii ;dlow me to thank you. sir. for tlii^ hearty welcome to Home
l-anii, and to say that what enhances our aiipreciation of it is the fact
that we know it is heartfelt ;ind sincere.

This generous welcome, sir. is only another of the maii_\' tokens
by which you have shown your interest in. and .appreciation of. the
aims and efforts of the Association, which has the honor of enjoying
your hospitality today. Nor is this the lirst time that the .\ssociation has been indebted to you — in
other ways you have shown >dur interest in its workings lieretofi ire. so that it has come to regard
yon as one of its staunchest friends and most gen.'rous supporters.

Ihit. sir. while we extend to you our sincere appreciation, we cannot forget
energy and enterprise made this possible. He wIfi sought as little ostentation in
was one of whom I believe it might be said truly that he went about doing godd.

I am told that when some one asked him why he emidoycd so many men on

GAIL BORDEN

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life

his

one wdiose
as in death.

farm when a

tiiat he replied that "That w;is the way ill wliicli he liked to spend

smaller iinmlKM- would lia\e done,
his uKiiiew"

Me was one who never oppressed the poor or "the hireling in his wages." ;md though founding
this beautiful estate, which this day through your kindness it is our iirivilege to enjoy, and the equal
of wdiich I lia\-e never seen neither in the West, nor in the N(H-th, nor in the Sr)uth, yet we believe
that he carried on this great work largely with benevolent juiriioses. So T am not surprised at the
great beautv of Home i'"ann, when I know something of the beauty of the cliaracter of him wdiose
mind conceived it, and of the motives with wdiich 1 believe that conception was carried out. And
1 am sure, sir, that while we return you our hearty thanks, we cannot — as we look over this beautiful

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farm — I repeat it we cannot forget the one "who, though dead, yet
speaketh," who, though absent, yet there will be many here today
whose memories will linger with love, esteem and gratitude around
the name of John G. Borden.

Monica Farm, the ancestral Weller homestead, owned by William
C. Weller, contains two hundred acres. Mr. Weller has removed
from his farm and occupies his village residence on Ulster Avenue,
Walden, N. Y. He was one of the charter members of the society
and served as its first president.

A BEAUTIFUL GIFT TO THE ASSOCIATION

The occasion was made memorable by the presentation, on the
part of the Borden family, of a large silken banner, bearing on its (■
white background, in red letters, \

"WALLKILL VALLEY FARMERS' ASSOCIATION." V

Underneath was painted the chosen emblem of the organization —
a sprig of clover in blossom. Mr. Borden, advancing towards the
front of the platform, before the gathered thousands of attentive
hearers, addressed the president in the following terms :

Mr. President : Pardon me for delaying the exercises, but we,
the Borden family, have noticed that the Wallkill Valley Farmers'
Association has no banner or flag to flaunt to the breezes over their
places of meeting, and in consideration of this fact, I take great pleasure in presenting, through
you, to the Association an emblematic flag, carrying your name and your emblem.

We sincerely hope that your principles and conduct may be as white as its field, and your
record as clear as its name, and may you ever remember that as we are dependent on the soil, to
always honor that little sprig of clover.

The flag carries with it our heartiest good wishes for the welfare of the Association.

WILLIAM C. WELLER

THE ACCEPTANCE

The response, on behalf of the Association, was by Rev. W. H. S. Demarest of Walden, who
most appropriately responded as follows :

Mr. Borden : On behalf of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association, I acknowledge the cour-
tesy and generosity of this gift, and give to you the Association's heartiest thanks. It is quite sure
that the thanks will lose nothing of thei;- strength by simplicity and shortness in the words. You have
met us here with cordial welcome, and now you have honored your guests in this very graceful
act of recognition. A banner for this Association was surely a happy thought, and the actual

worth to the Association will not be small.
The idea of the banner is of course more its
value even than its beauty or its form float-
ing before our eyes. That idea is pride in
the life those named and numbered under it
pursue. Co-operation and unity in the inter-
ests of the work; loyalty to the organization
formed to promote the community's welfare.
The purest and loftiest standard we know is
that of the church, of the cross and the
crown of Jesus Christ. Then, that of our
land, floating above us, stirring our single-
hearted patriotism, the flag under which your
father and a host from this valley fought,
suffered and gloried. Then, why not add the
standard of the local and social and indus-
trial life? May this floating standard be at
least the standard for the highest life and
wisest methods and broadest results on the
farms, the final source of the country's
strength and prosperity. Again, in behalf of
the Association, I thank you, and through
you the Borden famih^ for this most appro-
priate gift.

In his address of welcome, August, 1895,
Mr. William H. Gillespie presented a word-
picture of natural advantages of the Wall-
kill Valley.

EMBLEM OF THE ASSOCIATION

We arc located in one of the most fertile and lovely valleys in the State. It is exceedingly rich
in pastoral advantages ; its broad farms and herds of fine cattle browsing in the fields suggest many
material advantages. For variety and grandeur of scenery our valley is without a peer in the State.

If you will look to the north you maj' see the peaks of the grand old Shawangunk mountains.
The overhanging cliffs seem to have been hurled together by gigantic hands in some great natural
conflict; their scarred sides are draped in many-tinted mosses and lichens; the summits glow with
the dceo green of the mountain laurel, and the trailing arbutus, while over all the tall mouniam
pines wave like the plumes of a warrior host.

To the east of us, just below the hill, our beloved Wallkill dashes her angry waters over the
rocky precipice, while only a few feet below she again resumes her placid course to the north.

In the immediate vicinity to the north, west and south may be seen the vineyards, orchards and
pasture lands. What more varied scenery can one desire? Upon all this we welcome you to feast
I'our artistic eye.

We welcome you to the intellectual feast which is about to be spread before you in the form of
(peeches by our brilliant friends who have so kindly consented to feed us upon this occasion. We
ivelcome you to the musical part with which this feast is interspersed. You are all most heartily
•velcome to this grove and adjacent grounds. You are also welcome to the use of that beautiful
Driving Park for the day through the kindness of the Walden Driving Park Association.

THE GRANDSTAND, AUGUST, 1906

August, 1898, Attorney I. H. Loughran in extending a welcome gave expression to the follow-
ing:

You are now in the heart of the Wallkill Valley; one hundred and forty-two years ago it was
the habitation of the Indians, who roamed throughout this valley at will, fearing not, but being feared.
As to the historic events of the valley, they have been written and rewritten. Yonder, along the
banks of the Wallkill, in my imagination, I can see the wigwam of the Indian on the Daniel Has-
brouck and Daniel Rogers farms. In my imagination I can see the cabin of Johanas Miller, the first
settler, consisting of _ two crotches, a pole thereon, and timbers reaching to the ground; I can see
the good husband with his trusty rifle over his shoulder on Sunday morning, together with his
family, starting over the hills and through the valleys, to attend divine worship; altogether I see
twelve distinct tribes of Indians settled in and around this vicinity.

But this is of the past; today, and what a chuige : the sage of the Catskills did not experience

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S. V. SCHOONMAKER

such a transformation. Where a little hamlet stood, gathered
together for self-protection, thousands are now residents
thereof. Where the wheat field stood, now is found the fac-
tory, with the hum of the machinery and the clang of the ham-
mer. Walden and Montgomery we look upon with pride, and
are recognized as two of the substantial towns of the county.

And to whom shall we give all this praise? First to God,
for the earth is God's priceless gift to man, then to the tiller
of the soil, for he hath made it possible for us to obtain our
sustenance, and our enjoyment unmolested from these fertile
valleys, these verdant hillsides and refreshing streams. A
writer has said, "happy, thrice happy is the man who can claim
it as his birthright or by adoption, and around its enchanting
bowers, draw near to nature and to nature's God."

Nine years ago a few of the representative men of the town
of ]\Iontgomery met for the purpose of organizing an associa-
tion, not merely for the purpose of having a pleasant time, but
for the purpose of aiding by concentration of thought, the far-
mer and the businessman of the Wallkill Valley, that each
might know the other better, and that by an interchange of
thought, be the means not only of benefiting themselves but the vauey
in which they reside.

At first it struggled for an existence, as all similar organizations
do, but by choosing their officers and directors carefully, men of life
and of energy, men that had made a success of their own private
affairs, and having as their chief adviser and secretary, one, who,
knowing the needs and necessities of the farmer, gave both of his time
and strength toward the upbuilding of the Association, until today
it is known far and wide as the most successful farmers' organiza-
tion in the State.

John H. Reid was born in Vennan in 1861. He took his college
and theological course at Yale, graduating in 1890. He spent the
first years of his ministry in Colorado, returning to Massachusetts.
In 1896 he went abroad and studied at the Universities of Edin-
burgh and Oxford, and afterwards traveled with his wife on the
continent.

On account of ill health he gave up the active ministry in 1892
and became owner and publisher of the Walden Citizen. He has been

a director of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association for three TOHn h. reid

years.

Everett B. DuBois was born in the town of Shawangunk, April 22, 1862. He lived one mile
north of Wallkill until 1883, when he purchased a farm south of Galeville, N. Y. He followed
farming until 1898.

In politics Mr. DuBois is a staunch Republiran. He held the office of assessor of the town of

Shawangunk for thirteen years. In 1898 he was appointed postmaster
at Wallkill, N. Y., which ofiice he is still holding.

Mr. DuBois is interested in every public welfare and by his un-
tiring efforts the present water system of the village was installed;
also the Wallkill fire department, he having the honor of being the
first chief.

In 1883 Mr. DuBois married Ida McElhone. There arc two chil-
dren, Kathryn C. and Ida Mae.

Samuel Vail Schoonmaker, son of John Schoonmaker and Mary
A. Vail, was born in Newburgh on the 13th of March, 1867. He was
educated in the Newburgh public schools and at the Phillips Exeter
Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire. In August, 1885, he entered the
employ of Schoonmaker & Weller as a clerk. In 1851 he entered the
partnership of Remillard & Co., retiring in 1895. He again became
connected with Schoonmaker & Weller as a clerk, and on January i,
1898, purchased the interest of Mr. A. Y. Weller in the business and
the name of the firm changed to John Schoonmaker & Son. Mr.
Schoonmaker married Miss Lillian W. Wardell of Philadelphia on
February i. 1899. They have two children. John, aged seven, and
E. B. dijBOIS Samuel Vail, Jr., aged five. Mr. Schoonmaker is a member of the

ALLEN BRYSON
Montgou.enj. N. Y,

Newhurgh City Club, Lawson Hose Company, Arkwriftlit Club of New York, a trustee of the First
Presbyterian Church, trustee of the Newburgh Savings Bank, a director in the Wallkill Valley Far-
mers' Association and a member of the Newburgh Business Men's Association. He is a progressive
and public spirited citizen and is interested in everything that tends to the advancement and betterment
of Newburgh and the surrounding country.

The Saratoga Farm, on the forks of the Goshen and IMiddle-
town roads, is one of the noted landmarks of the Wallkill Valley.
It is the locality selected by the earliest settlers on the east bank
of the Wallkill, and close to the famous spring now on the Miller
farm. In those early days a log church was erected opposite the pres-
ent residence of Mr. Bryson, and for many generations the dead
were buried beneath its shadows. Air. Bryson tenderly cares for
those sleeping generations, protecting the grounds from all in-
truders.

Mr. Bryson on November i8. 1869, married Miss Emma F.,

daughter of John and Emily Mould, a young lady of charming

personality and most gracious manner. Three daughters brought

sunshine and happiness to the home circle, Alice, wife of George

Bell of Reading, Pa.; Carrie, who in the morning of life passed

like a fair lily to the home beyond, and Josepha, who now graces

the home circle by her gracious presence.

On the main road leading from St. Andrews to Modena is

the home of William H. Dunn, one of the progressive farmers of

our valley. A large and well-
bred dairy of forty head of cat-
tle receive the tenderest care,

their every want being anticipated. ]\Ir. Dunn enjoys gatliering around
his home all the accessories that contribute to the comforts of coun-
try life. He is active in the welfare of his locality, has served many
terms as school trustee, is an official of the New Hurley Reformed
Church, trustee of the Wallkill Valley Cemetery, has held the office
of vice-president and director of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Asso-
ciation. His household is presided over by an only daughter, Miss
Anna, and an only son, Chester, completes the family circle.

Adam Fetter, the subject of this sketch, is a well-known citizen
of the town of IMontgomery, residing near the dividing line of
Orange and Ulster counties. Mr. Fetter has been successful in con-
ducting a large herd of dairy cows, disposing of their product at the
Borden IMilk Company's factory at Wallkill. His farm is located on
historic ground, near which a regiment of Washington's Continental
army encamped during one winter, that they might protect the muni-
tions of war from any sudden at-
tack from the enemy and yet be in
easy access to the defense of the
Hudson Valley.
Mr. Fetter takes personal interest in the Wallkill Valley Farmers'

Association, and has served several terms of three years each as

director of the society.

Director Harry G. Seely, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seely, re-
sides upon one of the sightly elevations before which stretches the
wondrous beauty of the Valley of the Wallkill. Few places are more
conspicuous tTian the Seely Ridge Farm. It is noted for its wide and
open hospitable welcome to friends and visitors. It was here that the
late I\Ir. Wyland of New York, established a successful stock farm
devoted to the horse. The views from the residence are revelations
from the landscape of nature. Milk is the main product of this farm
of one hundred acres.

Harry N. Smith, who was for nine years one of the directors and
for five terms vice-president, resides midway between the villages of

Montgomery and Walden. He is engaged in the fire insurance busi- henry g. seely

ness, having taken over twelve years ago the Montgomery agency Seily Bidge, N. Y.

WILLL\M H. DUNN
<S'^ Aiidrtii's. X Y.

JOHN AHRENS
Walden. X. Y.

established in 1851. He has always been active in church work and
takes a deep interest in questions concerning the general welfare
of the community.

Mr. Ahrens was born in Giehle, Province of Hanover, Ger-
many, October 23, 1865. His parents, John and Kathryne Ahrens,
were descendants of one of Germany's oldest families.

Mr. Ahrens came to America in 1884, engaging in the whole-
sale grocery business with his uncle. In 1890 he married Miss Ida
F. Ahrens of Jersey City. Two lovely daughters grace the home
circle, Kathryne, Elvena and Mary Elizabeth.

The extensive plant of John Ahrens, from which all farmers'
supplies are sent forth, is the center of East Walden's business
interests. Mr. Ahrens conducts a feed, coal and lumber business
in connection with what was long regarded as Orange County's
model farm, under the guiding hand of the late James Todd, the
former owner of the place, from whom Mr. Ahrens purchased it
in 1892.

On a sightly elevation on the west bank of the Wallkill River
there lies one of the historic farms of the Wallkill Valley, upon
which resides the subject of this sketch. Originally a portion of
the Galatian pattern, containing one hundred and sixty-two acres,
purchased in 1762 by Thomas Clineman for a consideration of three
pounds ten shillings, continuing in the Clineman family until 1875,
the title passing to the present owner. Mr. DuBois has always farmed on the extensive system, the
dairy predominating, while vast stores of high-grade hay has annually
increased the revenue of the farm. As the years passed, other farms
have been purchased, upon which sons and daughters have found
homes. Mr. DuBois stands for what is good in life and has filled
positions of trust and responsibility in church and state, and for many
years an honored director of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Asso-
ciation. Mr. DuBois is the eldest son of LeFevre and Rebecca
DuBois.

Mr. Harp is a resident of historic New Paltz and is engaged in
house-furnishing supplies. For many years he has gathered large
supplies of old-time mementoes of past generations. At one time he
had a large and rare collection of old pewter goods. During recent
years Mr. Harp has engaged in the real estate business and made
great success in this line, having sold a great many farms to city peo-
ple for summer homes. Mr. Harp is a director of the Wallkill Valle.\
Farmers' Association and interested in many lines that tend to de
velop the resources of his locahty.

The Quackenbos farm at Beaver Dam, known as the Beaver Dam
farm, the home of the late John P. Covert, is one of the most de-
lightfully located farms in New York State. It is one mile northeast
of Mavbrook and two and one-half miles from Montgomery and
Campbell Hall each. Mr. Covert, during his life, enjoyed rural life on one hundred and forty acres

of as lovely land as lies out-of-doors, and the location of the house
and barns is such that they command a view of the country for miles
around. The dwelling is almost palatial in its proportions, arrange-
ments and surroundings. It has twenty-five rooms and cost thirty-
five thousand dollars. The dwelling is surrounded by a beautiful
grove of sugar maples. This delightful suburban home was purchased
in the spring of 1901 by Mr. A. von Kilch, who is extensively en-
gaged in the dairy industry.

Mr. Charles D. Wait is the youngest son of Thomas Wait and
Mary (Mould) Wait and was born at the old Wait homestead, two
miles ea§t of Montgomery, on the late Newburgh and Cochecton
Turnpike. His parental grandfather, Samuel Wait, was a native of
Tuigland, and his ancestry on his mother's side were of Holland and
German origin.

He received his education at the public school at Goodwill and
at Montgomery Academy. He was for several years engaged at
farming and for the last twelve years has been doing business very
extensively at Montgomery in coal, lumber, feed and agricultural im-

JOHN P. COVERT

JONAS DUBOIS

ELTING HARP

plements. He is eminently successful in business and is one ot the
well-to-do men of the town. He is a member of Goodwill Presby-
terian Church and a director of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Asso-
ciation, in which he takes great interest. Recently he joined the army
of the Benedicts by uniting in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Sey-
mour, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Seymour of Walden.
William H. Hallock was born at Highland Mills, Orange County,
N. Y., in 1842. He removed to Washingtonville in 1866, and has since
resided there. He is widely and favorably known. For more than
twenty-five years he was one of the largest horse and cattle dealers in
Orange County, selling each year from three hundred to four hundred
horses, and averaging over one thousand head of cattle a year. Dur-
ing all this time, and doing this large business, he never had a law-
suit.

In 1894 he turned his horse business over to his son, Edward N.,
and devoted his time and attention to the management of his large
landed estate, which comprises five farms containing nearly nine hun-
dred acres of choice land. These farms are managed by himself
personal!} — he employs his laborers by the month, believing that js
the best way to employ them, as it gives him the benefit of their
whole time. The farm work is laid out by him in advance, and he superintends the doing of it.
Mr. Hallock has a hobby on "clearing up" and does not allow bushes to grow along fences or in the
fields. He is constantly improving his farms, and says that every one
of them produces frorn two to three times more than it did w-hen he
bought it.

He is one of the largest, if not the largest, milk producers m the
county — keeps nearly three hundred cows and frequently makes over
sixty-five cans of milk a day.

Mr. Hallock has always taken an active interest in agricultural
and educational matters and in local affairs. He has been a director
of the Orange County Agricultural Society since 1879, and the effi-
cient superintendent of the cattle department at its annual fairs for
twenty-two years. He has been a member of the Board of Education
for twenty-five years, and a trustee of the village of Washingtonville
since it was incorporated. He is a member of the State Breeders'
Association, a director of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association,
and was recently appointed by Governor Odell one of the State
Delegates to the National Farmers' Congress, which met October i,
1901, at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Mr. Johnson was born at Passaic, N. J., June 4, 1856, and removed
to Orange County April i, 1872, was educated at Chester Academy,
and removed to his present home in April, 1882. Mr. Johnson is a
progressive farmer, having a Holstein dairy of about thirty cows,
selected for their good milking qualities. His farm contains one hundred and thirty acres and is
located in the environs of the historic village of Goshen, N. Y., made famous by its memorials to the

patriot dead, among which is the Minisink monument, commemo-
rating the early settlers who engaged in this Indian conflict. The
Wisner monument, erected by Mrs. Wisner in honor of her Revo-
lutionary ancestry, and the beautiful bronze and granite tribute
in massive proportions unveiled September 5, 1907, a loving tribute
from Colonel Thomas W. Bradley of Walden, N. Y., in memory
of the fallen heroes of the 124th Regiment, U. S. V. Mr. John-
son is a director of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association and
identified with other societies.

For about one hundred and seventy-five years the Wells
family has been identified with the history of Goshen. The home-
stead upon which John Wells settled (about 1735). then a wilder-
ness tract of land containing two hundred and forty acres, has
been successfully managed by the members of five generations,
and upon it the subject of this sketch has spent most of his life.
The progenitor of the Wells family, from which Charles S. WeHs
descended, was Hon. William Wells, educated as a lawyer in
England. He was born in the year 1608 and emigrated as a
WILLIAM H. HALLOCK passenger on the ship True Love about 1635. Charles S. Wells,

CHARLES D. WAIT

ARTHUR MC KINNEY

[born in 1852 on the farm where
he now resides, was the young-
est son of Alfred Wells. His
early education was received at
"Farmers' Hall Academy" in
Goshen. He has spent most of
his life on the farm that he now
owns, was one of the active
members to form the Grange,
No. 975, at Goshen in March,
1903 ; was master two terms. At
the organization of the Goshen
Grange Company he was elected
president in 1905 and still holds
that ot^ce. He has continued
going forward in the order until
now he is a member of the Na-
tional Grange, and was sent as
a delegate to the State Grange
ASHER JOHNSON -^ ^^^^^ j^^j^ ^^ Cortland, N. Y.

He was married on February 23, 1876 to Alice, eldest daughter of Samuel Hadden of Chester. Their
children are S. Hadden, who married Edith Sinsabaugh in 1900; Clara L., wife of J. J. Stage of
Goshen, and John N., at home. Mr. Wells, like his forefathers, has never sought political place or
its emoluments. He has always been a careful observer of the advancement of the times and has
always given encouragement to all objects of a local nature, leading in any way to the prosperity
of the people and the development of the interests of his own town.

One of the most enchantingly situated homes between Walden and Newburgh is Brookside
Farm, the home of Arthur McKinney. Just in front is a bridge that spans the Ten Broeck; grace-
fully it curves through the meadows, almost to the very door of the homes as it flows sparkling and
flashing in the light, with rippling, bubbling music, as sweet and mild as can be found.

Philip Hasbrouck is of Huguenot an-
cestry, and was born in the old stone
house, now the "Memorial House" of New
Paltz. Ulster County, N. Y., April i, i860.
He is the youngest son of Joseph
Hasbrouck and Sarah Maria LeFevre, and
was educated at the New Paltz Academy
and later at the Union Academy, Jefferson
County, N. Y.

He moved with his father in 1882 to
a farm near Walden, and there engaged
in farming.

In the fall of 1893 he was elected
Superintendent of the Poor of Orange
County, which office he held for nine
years.

From 1899 until January i, 1907, Mr.
Hasbrouck was successively engaged in
the coal, lumber and feed business of the
firm of Hasbrouck & Sloan. He is one of
the directors of the Shrade Cutlery Com-
pany, holding the office of vice-president
of the company, and a director of the
Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association.

William T. Snider was born near the
village of Walden on the farm where he
now resides, and is the son of the late
William W. Snider. He attended the lo-
cal schools at St. Andrews and Walden.
In 1899 he went to Pennington Seminary
to prepare for college. He graduated in
the classical course with the class of 1901.
Having decided to be a lawyer, Mr.
Snider entered the law offfce of Attorney

PHILIP HASBROUCK

C. L. Waring of Newburgh, N. Y., as
a clerk and is still connected with that
otifice. On the farm he devotes his at-
tention to the breeding of registered
Holstein-Friesian cattle and Conti-
nental Dorset Club Sheep.

He is a director of the Wallkill Val-
ley Farmers' Association, secretary of
Montgomery Grange, No. 916, P. of H.,
and a member of the M. E. Church
of Walden ; Freemen's Lodge, No. 170,
,1. O. O. F. : Wallkill Lodge, No. 627,
F. and A. M., and of Highland Chapter,
'Xo. 52, R. A. M., of Newburgh.

Pliny E. Hawkins was one of a
famil_v of six children born to Lewis
and Mary E. Blake Hawkins. The
homestead is located on ]Maple avenue,
one mile southeast of Coldenham, and
is occupied by P. E. and Jonas Haw-
kins, who are recognized as progressive larmers. W'hether the subject of this sketch ever had
thoughts of any other calling than that of a farmer is only known to himself. The advantages
of education to him were only those of the district school, except what he gained in a brief term at
the old rural academy near Walden. However, by study and self-application, he set to work to con-
quer some of his early disadvantages and equip himself as best he could for the avocations of life.
While his calling has been that of a farmer, he has also given his attention to religious work. In
May, 1868, he united with the Goodwill Presbyterian Church, and on the 31st of the same month was
elected superintendent of the LInion Sabbath School at Coldenham, and later he became superintend-
ent of the Goodwill Presbyterian Sabbath School. So exemplary had his life been since unitmg
with the church that he was elected to the eldership August 15. 1876. and the following Sabbath,

CH.\RLES S. WELLS

WILLL\M T. SNIDER

PLINY E. H.XWKINS AND HIS NIECES, MISS EDNA TWAMLEY AND MISS AGNES B. HAWKINS.

August 20, was ordained to that sacred office. Eight of the nine members who composed the session
at that date "rest from their labors and their works do follow them."

During these years Mr. Hawkins has been closely associated with three pastors, and has repre-
sented his church many times in presbytery and at synod. One of his former pastors. Rev. J. M.
Dickson, D.D., once remarked that he had never met a person in whom religion and mirth were as
equally blended as in the subject of this sketch. He was first vice-president, then president of the
Montgomery Sabbath School Association for two years.

He is a great admirer of the Wallkill Valley; he loves its beautiful scenery of hills and moun-
tains, its beautiful lakes, its lovely trees and flowers. He has been director of the Wallkill Valley
Farmers' Association for several terms of three years each. With the exception of six years spent
in North Dakota, Mr. Hawkins has always been a resident of the locality in which he was born.
He went to Dakota in the spring of 1885 and engaged in farming which proved very successful. He
united with the First Congregational Church of Inkster, and was soon elected to the eldership and to
the superintendencv of the Sabbath School. He was also elected secretary of the Grand Forks
County Sabbath School Association. When the Association held its annual meeting in the Congrega-
tional Church at Inkster Mr. Hawkins had the honor of being elected president of the day. The first
day, June 16, the exercises were held in the Congregational Church, and the following day vast crowds
wended their way to one of the pretty groves on the banks of the Forest River. The procession was
nearly a mile and a half in length, led by the Inkster band. It was an ideal day; the air was vocal
with the songs of the birds and fragrant with the sweet scent of the wild roses that grow so luxuri-
ously in the groves that line the river banks of Dakota. Here a most delightful day was spent in
company with so many earnest Sabbath School workers and friends. The following, which we clip
from tlie Daily Herald of Grand Forks, Dak., will no doubt be of interest to our readers : "When
Mr. Pliny E. Hawkins left Inkster a little incident occurred which shows the innate goodness of heart
and modesty of the man. He had long served faithfully as superintendent of the Congregational Sun-
dav School of that place, and on his departure a quiet canvass was made and a purse of fifty dollars
made up with which to present him with a handsome gold watch. The matter coming to Mr.
Hawkins' ears, he positively refused to accept the gift and made those instrumental in the movement
promise to return all the money collected to the donors, on the ground that many of those contribut-
ing needed the money worse than he needed a watch. Such an act is characteristic of Mr. Hawkins'
generous and kindly nature."

Horace D. Thompson was born December 3, 1844, and is the
youngest of three children born to Virgil and Mary Ann (Decker)
Thompson, natives of Montgomery. He resides on the old homestead
midway between Goshen and Middletown. He married in 1875 Miss
Sarah 'M. Millspaugh, the daughter of Dr. G. M. and Sarah (Cam-
eron) Millspaugh. To this union four children have been born, Dr.
Edward Cameron, a practicing physician and surgeon of Newburgh,
N. Y. ; Charles Hudson, a dentist, of Goshen ; Anna May, at home,
and Harold, a farmer, at home. His education was obtained at the
schools in Goshen, and Ellenville High School. In early manhood he
taught school for four years. This not agreeing with his health, he
devoted his whole attention to farming. Mr. Thompson was for a
number of years Justice of the Peace of his native town, and for
eight years its Supervisor. He is one of the ruling elders of the
Presbyterian Church of Goshen, and a trustee for six years, and for
many years has been a member of the Board of Directors of Orange
County Agricultural Society.

Among the prominent and successful agriculturists of the Valley
of the Wallkill, who have the interests of farming at heart, is Isaiah
W. Decker.

Mr. Decker is a native of the town of Montgomery, who formerly rented farms, upon which he
fully demonstrated that success could be won in this as well as other pursuits in life. Mr. Decker
later purchased a desirable farm, and provided the best of modern machinery to cultivate its broad
acres, and upon which may be found one of the finest herds of cattle in this section, which are the
pride of their owner.

Various positions of trust and responsibility in the community has been honorably held by Mr.
Decker. He was a charter member of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association, holding the position
of General Superintendent since its organization until elected its President, December, 1899; active
in the Walden Horse Thief Detective Society, and for two vears its President ; for a number of years
trustee of his school district, and acting trustee of the M. E. Church. He has always taken an inter-
est in public affairs, and active in church and public school work. Politically, he is a Republican;
socially, he belongs to the Knights of Pythias, and is a public spirited citizen generally. He has dis-
continued farming, having removed to Walden, May, 1907, where he expects to pass his declining
years amid the scenes of a long, active, and successful life.

HORACE D. THOMPSON

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INDIAN MOUNDS AT SHAWANGUNK. "NFAV FORT"

Courtesy of Benjimin M. Brink. Reprinted from 'Old Ulster.

(See page .18)

JOHN K. BROWN

Vice-President

ISAIAH W. DECKER

President

WILLIAM C. HART

Secretary

ANSON J. FOWLER
Treasurer

ADAM WILEY
General Superintendent

John K. Brown, the subject of this sketch, was born at Coldenham. N. Y., in 1854, on the farm he
now occupies. He is the oldest son of four children of the late John J. Brown and Sarah Laird.
Mr. Brown received his early education at Newburgh, N. Y., and the district school at Coldenham.
His occupation is a farmer. From his early youth he has had a great love for country life and any-
thing pertaining to agriculture, taking a lively interest in all matters for the advancement of his fellow
farmers. He is a great advocate of the producer's rights in the milk question, and believes it will
yet be settled to their satisfaction. On several occasions he has been tlie means of securing better
prices for the producers.

For many years he was school trustee of his district, and under his supervision a new school
house was erected, which the district is justly proud of. _

Mr. Brown has one of the finest and best improved farms in the Wallkill Valley — its fertile
fields and broad meadows with large orchards of various kinds of fruit, denotes a thrift that can
only be obtained by diligent perseverance to the utmost end.

Mr. Brown married Miss Virginia Reade of Brooklyn, N. Y., April 3, 1878. Eight children
were born unto them, seven of whom are livmg. Edith R., Florence Ida died in her eleventh year,
John Taylor, Susie L., Annie C, Thornton Knox, Laura V., and Leonard Wilson, respectively.

Anson J. Fowler, the subject of this sketch, is one of the prominent young attorneys of the pres-
ent day. Mr. Fowler from early youth enjoyed the advantages of a practical business education
while in the office of his father, Nicholas J. Fowler. Later he took up law and graduated with honor.
In his practice he has a large following, with offices at Newburgh and Walden. He is a director and
the treasurer of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association, also interested in several prominent orders
and societies. Socially, he ranks among the favored few who is sought after to grace by his pres-
ence every festive occasion among a large circle of acquaintances.

The subject of this sketch, Mr. Adam Wiley, was born at Croton Falls. Westchester County,
N. Y'., on the 9th day of May, 1849, his father being James Wiley and his mother Rebecca Ritchie.

Several years of Mr. Wiley's early life were spent at school at Croton Falls, N. Y., and Mill
Plains, Conn., but his father dying when he was fourteen years of age, without leaving any means
of support for a large family, young Adam found it necessary to discontinue his school career and
seek remunerative employment.

The first few years of his new venture were spent at farming, but learning of a position open in
one of the livery stables in Brewster, and as his mind possessed a natural bent for horses, he made
application and procured the situation. His employment here lasted five years, and during that time
he had an opportunity to study veterinary under Dr. Amos Smith, a then well-known veterinarian.
The instruction thus received has proved of svich value to Mr. Wiley that he has won a meritorious
record as a highly competent doctor of horses and cattle, and for which proficiency he was recently
awarded a diploma by the New York State Board of Regents.

For the past thirty years Mr. Wiley has worked for the Borden interests, and for the last twenty-
two years he has been employed directly by the Borden family, the latter five years of which as super-
intendent at "Home Farm."

On November 8, 1873, he was joined in marriage with Rebecca Sweetman of Brewster, Putnam
County, N. Y., and as a result of such union, there were four sons and two daughters, three sons
and o_ne_ daughter still living. Mr. Wiley always takes an active part in the Wallkill Valley Farmers'
Association, and has served as director, vice-pre>ident and superintendent.

It has long been the opinion of our best informed citizens that the two hundred-acre farm oi

John D. JMould was unsurpassed by any farm property within the
limits of the town. Its barns are large and commodious. It has
a large residence and good tenement dwelling. Its products are
diversified. The dairj- produces large revenues. The location of
this farm is of great historic interest. L^pon its domain the last
Indian village of the departing race was located. ]\Ir. Mould has
served in many positions of trust and honor in church and state.
He has always held the position of director and for many j'ears
was vice-president of the Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association.

Joseph B. Hadden was well and favorably known as a man of
sterling worth and character, whose life in the community has been
like an open book. His homestead farm of seventy-five acres is
located a mile west of the old Berea church. A large herd of cattle
are the producers of the income of the place. Mr. Hadden ac-
cumulated a competency and enjoyed his declining years surrounded
with many of the modern improvements and comforts of this pro-
gressive age. He died February 15, 1906. The interment occurred
in the family lot at Goodwill cemetery, in the shadow of th«
JOHN D. JiouLD church where the deceased worshiped so many years.

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WALLKILL VALLEY FARMERS' ASSOCIATION, WALDEN, N. Y.

Unequaled and highly artistic booklets have been issued since 1894. The tirst two years under
the personal supervision of Nicholas J. Fowler and William C. Hart, for the ensuing six years by
Mr. Hart in behalf of the Association. In 1902 the society decided to discontinue the publication,
since which time it has been issued by the Secretary, who first conceived of the feasibility of its
introduction, and has continuously dictated its field and contents issued under the title of the Wall-
kill Valley Publishing Association. The fourteen volumes are classified as follows :

1894 — Borden's Home Farm.

1895 — Historical.

1896 — Tributary Streams of the Wallkill.

1897 — Indian Localities and Hostilities.

1898 — Battle of Minisink.

1899 — Churches of the Wallkill Valley.

1900 — Beautiful Landscape Views.

1901 — The Wallkill Valley at Gettysburgh,
Orange County Agricultural Society,
Mountain Drives of Mohonk.

1902 — Through the Valley of the Wallkill, pro-
fusely illustrated.

1903 — Companion Volume of 1902.

1904 — Gems from the Hudson. Famous Horses
of Orange County.

1905 — The Hudson and Wallkill Rivers. City of
Middletown. In Art and Story.

1906 — Lake Mohonk, profusely illustrated. Or-
ange Blossoms and guests at Gettysburgh.
Walden in Profile. The Catskills and
Queenly Hudson.

1907 — Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association. Lake
Mohonk Snowbound.

THE SOUVENIR BOOKLETS
The scope of the souvenir in originality and perfection of detail will interest and entertain all
who claim this favored region by birthright or adoption, while those beyond its bounds will find
a beautiful reminder of historic scenes and associations through which the Wallkill and Hudson
Rivers flow. Silently it enters the precincts of the home and finds an abiding place therein.

"my HOME land"

Pastor's Study, First Reformed ChurcJi, Patcrson, N. J.
I am in receipt of copies of "Historic Wallkill Valley." They are of great interest to me, and
may say, their arrangement and finish speak the praises of committee having matter in charge. A
perusal of these works is almost like taking a trip through my early "home land."

Rev. Thomas Powell Vernoll.

"its diversified scenery"

Thompsonville, Conn.
It deals with a region noted for its diversified scenery, rich in historic incident and association,
a valley dotted with prosperous villages and well-tilled farms, the abode of happiness and thrift. It
serves to bring to public notice this fair valley, and former residents whose hearts still beat true
to the old home rejoice in the spirit of progress manifested. The region famous before will become
more famous, the character of its people, the comfort and beauty of its homesteads, the public spirit
of its citizens, the reverence and faith of all will be worthy of the best traditions of the Fathers.
May God's blessing abound in it all. ^ Rev. A. V. S. Wallace,

Pastor First Presbyterian Church, Thompsonville, Conn., formerly of Little Britain, N. Y,

"l AM ALWAYS GLAD"

Lake Mohonk Mountain House, Mohonk Lake, N. Y.
Please accept m}^ thanks for the copies of "Historic Wallkill Valley." It is, as usual, most
attractively gotten up, and eminently fulfills the purpose for which it is intended. I am always glad
to see the new editions as they appear. Very truly yours,

Albert K. Smiley,
"show an artist's touch"

The Kraemer Art Co.. Cincinnati, 0.
It is really charming. The photographs and engravings are excellent. The selection of sub-
jects, artistically speaking, show an artist's touch. The composition shows careful preparation
and executed in the best possible manner known to printer's art.

A. O. Kraemer.

Nezvburgh, N. Y.
It is elegantly printed, the binding is perfection, the illustrations of the halftone, and the de-
scriptive letterpress thoroughly historical and interesting. For a book of reference in years to come
it's a treasure. J. F. Tucker.

New York.
My few years of residence in your section so endeared the associations to me that I yield to no
one in my love for the beautiful scenes of nature existing therein, as well as the noble men who
inhabit it. You will, therefore, by reason of these sentiments acqiit me of undue flattery when I
say that the beautiful book, "Historic Wallkill Valley," is in my judgment truly "a work of art" and
could not have been produced by anyone less inspired by the same sentiments as alluded to above.

Augustus S. Smith.

San Francisco, Cal.
And now another issue fully as interesting and more charming than any of its sisters, is on iny
table, reminding me of the home and surroundings so distant and dear, which makes it doubly wel-
come. The views of IV^ohonk and Minnewaski are beautiful, and so true that they revive pleasant
memories of years passed. I shall put it away among my treasures.

S. E. Ritchie.

Nezvburgh, N. Y.
Its high standard of excellence has been fully sustained. The qualities to make up an attractive
and interesting and valuable book of local scenery and history are to be readily found in this book.
With great pleasure and profit I have read its pages and admired its views.

Rev. William K. Hall.
"scenes most fascinating"

First Presbyterian Church, Austin Station, Chicago.
You know without any words of mine how glad I am to have it in my hands, with its reminders
of scenes most fascinating and abounding in delightful associations. The faces of old friends look
out from its pages and remind me that it is well worth while to gather together and perpetuate
facts whose local interest soon becomes broad and deep. I dare say you are proud of the pages de-
voted to the "Silent City," with which you have had so much to do in enhancing its beauty. Walden
should be proud of the book and give the issue a prominent place on its 'ibrary table.

Rev. Robert H. Beattie.
"it's a treasure house to all,"
_ "Send this publication to those you cherish and love, and watch with the intense satisfaction
which is certain to be yours, the happiness and joy which is sure to be expressed as each new page
stands revealed." On Christmas morning Mr. William E. Gowdy of Hammonton,' N. J., a former
resident and manufacturer of Walden, N. Y., received two volumes, and in acknowledgment writes :
"I value these copies of 'Historic Wallkill Valley' above all my Christmas gifts received. The bio-
graphical sketches, and memorial pages of those who have passed the confines of this earth, strongly
appeal to me."

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A MIDSUMMER VISIT TO MOUNT BEACON

Beauty o± the Perspective An Ideal Summer Resort The Refreshing Air

The writer was born amid the hills, and ever the "lure" of the mountains has held him in thrall. He
has had many delightful experiences in the exhilaration that comes to him who stands where ^only
the heavens are above and the earth is unrolled at his feet. Well he knows that pain, despondency,
exhaustion give place to exaltation in Tiim who has ascended the mountain peak. It was only yester-
dav that Mount Beacon, arrayed in the "living green" of royal summer, enticed him again to leave the
heated lowlands and pass a few hours within its magnificent environment.

By car up the incline — a thrilling experience — he reached the west spur of the mountain, where
he had a brief interview with ]\Ir. H. W. George, the general manager and proprietor of the capa-
cious Casino. He looked admiringly on the mighty panorama of river, lake and mountainside from
the spacious balconies of the Casino. He visited its halls, floors and rooms and drank of the wonder-
ful water from the secret spring in the mountain. He entered the pavilions and shady nooks which
are for the accommodation and delectation of guests, picnickers and sojourners, and saw that it is
an ideal summer home. Some thirteen cottages have been erected hereabouts and the occupants breathe
a most healthful atmosphere and enjoy a perpetual feast of beauty with the everlasting hills about
them. Here, near at home, is a summer resort, unsurpassed by many whose fame is world wide.

The writer now set out for the summit ol the mountain which he gained as follows : A path
or promenade called "Howard's Path" has been made — nearly level from the neighborhood of the
Casino along the northwest side of the mountain to the artificial lake in the rear solitude. This path
winds and turns, following the irregular contour of the mountainside — comes out into open space,
then is beneath overhanging boughs, very romantic and inviting.

Along this promenade is a new cottage, occupied by an English lady, a lover and student of
nature and an admirer of the Father of His Country. The cottage is known as Washington Cot-
tage. She was giving finishing touches to vtiis her new summer home and uttered a word of welcome
to this youthful traveler. She said her summer home was indeed elysian — that much time was neces-
sary for a full acquaintance with nature in its ever changing moods.

The glorious scenery beneath and beyond seemed near or far according to the atmosphere; the
face of the mountain changed from the majestic, the weird, the threatening, to the smiling and
benignant as the clouds shape and deport themselves in infinite space above.

A half hour was passed at the lake at the cottage of the watchman, an old comrade, Levi Had-
field of Company D, Q/th Pennsylvania Volunteers Infantry.

The tramp was resumed by the old road, occasionally steep and difiicult. The writer came suddenly
into boundless vision on North Beacon's top and stood beside the monument. Here he passed a de-
lightful half hour. The reaction from arduous climbing into rest was delicious. The air was lustrously
clear ; the cloud shadows came and passed with unexpected richness. The mosses at his feet,
which cushion many mountain tops and ituercept and gather into themselves the moisture of the
"weeping clouds" and enveloping mists for the watering of the earth beneath, were noted as a strik-
ing example of nature's wonderful adjustment and of the wisdom of God.

Newburgh, July 5. (See pages 182 and 183) J. F. S.

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WALLKILL VALLEY CEAIETERY LOOKLXG NORTHEAST

Wallkill Valley Cemetery

Walden, Orange County, New York

Incorporated
September 15th, 1865

TRUSTEES
John C. Seymour, President Hiram B. Wooster, Treasurer

Theron L. Millspaugh Thomas W. Bradley

Joseph W. Rowland William Dunn

Irving H. Loughran, Secretary
William C. Hart

Samuel Andrews

Forty acres of the grounds are laid out in Plots, Drives and Walks ; twenty-six additional acres are
now in process of plottin.g, under the eminent Landscape Architect Downing Vaux of New York, and will
be completed this fall. In the city of the dead, every grave is under the direct care of the superin-
tendent, who is personally responsible to the Association for the care of the Cemetery.

A Receiving Vault thoroughly erected, accessible at all times. The electric cars from Walden to
Newburgh. pass the gates ; the picturesque landscape, beauty of grounds, winding drives and graceful
walks, laid out in sweeping curves, at once impress the visitor with the natural and artificial beauty
of the enclosure.

Lender the Statutes of the State of New York, Cemetery Trustees are authorized to take and hold
property, real or personal, bequeathed or given upon trust, the income thereof to be applied for the im-
provement of the Cemetery, or the erection or preservation of any buildings, structures, fences or
walks therein, or upon the lots of any of the proprietors; or for the erection, repair, preservation
or renewal of any tomb, monument or other structure in or around any cemetery lot.

No pains or expense at the outset, no solidity of material, no thoroughness of workmanship, are
proof against the elements of nature. Headstones and monuments cannot be so firmly placed as to
defy forever the natural forces which are continually at work to deface and destroy them. It is be-
lieved that those who provide in Wallkill Cemetery a last resting place for themselves and kindred
will gladly protect their grovmds and improv ments against such destroying effects.

The income from property thus donated will be exclusively applied to the special objects designated
by the proprietor. In most cases a very moderate investment will insure the perfect preservation of
a lot and of its structure.

As a guide to those wishing to avail themselves of the provisions referred to, the form of bequest
for insertion in wills, the form of a bill of sale or transfer of property, or receipts given for the
payment of money to the Cemetery Association, will be gladly furnished, by John C. Seymour, the
President ; William C. Hart, Trustee, or the Secretary, Irving H. Loughran, who are a special Com-
mittee appointed for that purpose.

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J. EDWARD WELLS

J. Edward Wells was born
in the town of Goshen, January
I, 1834. His parental ancestor,
Joshua Wells, one of the early
settlers of the Wallkill Valley,
came from Southold, L. I., about
1735, and settled on the Home-
stead Farm containing two hun-
dred and iifty acres, and situated
about two miles west of the vil-
lage of Goshen. The farm has
been owned and occupied con-
tinuously by members of the
Wells family since it was first
settled, and is now held by the
fifth generation. Mr. Wells has
been a farmer all his life, al-
though at times he has carried
on other business in connection
with farming. He married Miss
Frances E. Conkling, also of the
town of Goshen. They have two
children, William A., who resides with them, and Lena C, who married Mr. C. Christie of Ridge-
field Park, N. J.

Mr. Wells was elected a director of the Orange County Agricultural Society at is annual meeting
held at Washingtonville, October 4, 1879, and has been successively re-elected seven times. He is
now filling his eighth term of three years each. He has served as superintendent of various depart-
ments of the Society's Annual Exhibitions, and has been the general superintendent of the fair
since it was permanently located at Middletown in 1897. The work of laying out and improving the
Fair Grounds, the erection and arrangement of suitable buildings and other structures, has all been
done under his supervision. The care and custody of the grounds, buildings, and other property of
the Society were by resolution of the Board of Managers entrusted entirely to him.

His father, the late Alfred Wells, was also identified with the Society as a member for many
years, an exhibitor at a number of its fairs, and as one of its directors during the years 1873, 1874
and 1875.

In March, 1894, Mr. Wells was elected Supervisor of the town of Goshen, and has since continued
to represent that town in the County Legislature, serving as a member of the Committee on Public
Buildings since 1896.

Mr. Wells died May 6, 1907; interment at Phillipsburgh cemetery.

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Hon. WAI. GEORGE HASTINGS

Hon. William George Hastings, member of
Assembly for the First District of Orange
County, passed away at x-Mbany June 28, 1907,
in the forty-first year of his age. Air.
Hastings was stricken down in the full vigor
of robust manhood without having yet at-
tained the zenith of his political and busi-
ness career. By his death a life replete with
activities for the benefit of his fellow man,
characterized by all the noblest and best at-
tributes of sterling manhood, was cut short.
Few members of the lower branch of the
Legislature were better known or better liked
than he. A loyal friend, genial and whole-
souled, he passed away, mourned by a legion
of friends of all political parties and creeds,
his memory unsullied by unworthy word or
deed, his life-story a prized heritage for his
stricken relatives, an inspiration for his co-
workers.

Mr. Hastings was a member of an old
Newburgh family. His father is School
Trustee James Hastings, and his mother was
Miss Mary A. Brown before her marriage. He was born in Newburgh and received his education in the
Newburgh pulilic schools and in Siglar's Preparatory School on Dubois street.

From early manhood he was identified with the Republican party, and was an earnest worker
for its success. He served as Deputy Postmaster of Newburgh under Postmaster Joseph A. Sneed.
He had charge of the the money-order department, and it was here that his alertness, his cheery
disposition and his willingness — even eagerness — to oblige, first attracted general attention. Later
he acted as private secretary for Benjamin B. Odell, Jr.. when the latter was Congressman.

In 1891 Mr. Hastings married May E. Moore, daughter of Eugene Moore, who survives him
with one daughter. He took interest in local military affairs and was a veteran of the Tenth Sepa-
rate Company. He was a Past Master of Newburgh Lodge. No. 309. F. and A. M. ; a member of
Highland Chapter, R. A. M. ; Hudson River Commandery, K. T. ; Mecca Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. ;
Acme Lodge. I. O. O. P., Ringgold Hose Company, th Newburgh Wheelmen and the Newburgh City Club.
In November, 1904. Mr. Hastings was elected a member of the Assembly. Speaker Nixon the
following winter appointed him to the committees on Insurance, Commerce and Navigation and Re-
vision. Mr. Hastings was renominated and re-elected in the fall of 1905, and served under Speaker
Wadsworth on the committees on Revision, General Laws and Public Health. He was renominated
and re-elected a third time in 1906, and at the time of his death was serving as chairman of the Re-
vision Committee and a member of the Committees on General Laws and Banks. In a business way
Mr. Hastings was connected with a contracting firm.

Besides his wife and daughter and his parents, Mr. Hastings is survived by his brother. T. James
Hastings, and three sisters, Miss Harriet B. Hastings, Mrs. Charles B. Gilcrist of Newburgh, and
Mrs. John A. Wilson of Brooklyn. It will be many a long day before his memory dims in the affec-
tions of his friends, and as for his record, it is already writ in the annals of Orange County as one
who had accomplished much and was destined to do much more had he been spared.

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L. S. STERRIT

L. S. Stcrrit. son of Thomas and Jane
Sterrit, was of Scotch-English extraction.
His parents emigrated to this conntry shortly
after their marriage and estahlished a home
beside the old Presbyterian Church at
Coldenham, where the subject of this sketch
was born February 17, 1852. His boyhood
days were spent in the shadow of this
church ; he was baptized within its walls, and
in his later years often referred to it as his
cradle.

His general education was gained at the
Newburgh Academy and the Collegiate In-
stitute at Newton, N. J. He commenced his
legal studies at Newburgh in the office of
George H. Clark, leaving this office to enter
that of Judge James W. Taylor, April 3,
1873. He was admitted to the bar at a gen-
eral term of the Supreme Court held at
Brooklyn in September, 1876. After his ad-
mission to the bar, he continued to occupy
the position of managing clerk for Judge
Taylor, and upon the latter's death in 1883,
succeeded to his practice. At the time of his
death, which occurred April 4, 1907, he had
occupied the same suite of offices in the Sav-
ings Bank Building for a period of thirty-
four consecutive years.

His practice was almost exclusively con-
fined to equity and probate work, in which
he was an acknowledged expert. He con-
ducted some of the most important equity
cases of recent years, and was employed in the settlement of many large estates. His practice of his
profession was marked by untiring industry and strict integrity ; and these won him the confidence,
while the charm of his personality won him the firm afTection and regard of a large circle of clientj
and friends.

He was an eloquent speaker and a graceful writer, many of the articles which he published in the
local press possessing literary merit of a high order. The productions of his pen related chiefly to
local historical subjects, on which he was an acknowledged authority.

He was prominent in the Masonic fraternity, having united with it early in life. He was a Past
Master of Hudson River Lodge, of which he was a member, and delivered the oration at the cele-
bration of its twenty-fifth anniversary. For fifteen years he served as a trustee and secretary ot th«
Glebe, and was a trustee of the Woodlawn Cemetery Association for the same length of time.

As a safe and trusted counsellor, he was ho -ored by his fellow-practitioners at the bar ; as a gen
erous, public-spirited citizen, he was held in high regard by those among whom he lived ; but as \
noble-hearted friend, void of selfishness and without guile, he was loved by those who knew him
best. This, in his life, served to bring him his most cherished reward; and, in his death, will prove
his most enduring monument.

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ROBERT ASHBY

The ancestors of Mr. Ashby came from Ashbv. England, a1)Out 1720, and settled in Dutchess
County, N. Y. His father, Anthony Ashby, movei tr> Orange Cour.ty in 1823, and in 1827 married
Eliza Millspaugh, whose forefathers came from Holland in 1724, antl settled on a farm west of
Walden. Although born at Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, his earliest years were spent on a small
place near the Millspaugh homestead. When fourteen years of age he went to live with his uncle,
D. W. Wilkin, who resided on a farm three miles further west. In 1885 he purchased the farm, and
in 1888 he sold it to Jonathan Falconer, the present owner, after living there forty years.

The same year he married Editha S., daughter of the late Joseph G. Millspaugh of Walden, N. Y.

Realizing that a milder climate was essential for health, they decided to make their future home
in the west. Mr. Ashby has traveled through many of the states from the Hudson River to the
Rocky Mountains, and said that for beauty of scenery and the intelligence of its people he had found
no place superior to the Wallkill Valley, and seco id to it. the Miami Valley, which was his home
from 1894 to June, 1900. The following August Mrs. Ashby was called to the "Better World," while
visiting friends on the Hudson, and in November Mr. Ashby went to visit his sister in Western
Florida. He enjoyed the mild climate and also the kindhearted Southern people, with many of whom
he formed lasting friendship, and was useful and happy among them. On March 12, 1907, the sum-
mons of the Master came quietly and peacefu'lw His work on earth was done, to be resumed on
the heavenly shore.

S. M. Ashby.

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In fl^emoriam

CAPTAIN LEWIS S. WISNER

Captain Lewis S. \\'isner, a veteran of the Civil War, and
one of Aliddletown's oldest and best known residents, passed
away at his residence, i6g Wisner avenue, Saturday afternoon,
October 8, 1906, at 4 130 o'clock, in the sixty-sixth year of his
age.

He was born in Middlctown, August 11, 1841. His grand-
father, Henry Barnet Wisner, was born in Orange County in
1772, and died in 1846. For many years he was a justice of the
peace and started the first store in Middletown. He owned the
land which was later purchased by the father of our subject and
which is now part of the estate of Captain Wisner. Major
Henry Wisner, his great grandfather, served as a Captain in
the Revolutionary War, and later was commissioned Major of
Colonel Hathorn's Warwick and Florida Regiment.

The great-great-grandfather of Captain Wisner was Hon.
Henry Wisner, born in the town of Goshen in 1720. He was a dele-
gate to the First, Second and Third Continental Congresses, and
voted for the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776, but
<lid I'Ot wait to sigh the document, for the reason that he was
sent home to manufacture powder, which was needed to enforce that measure. He was one of the
four commissioners who laid out West Point, and also assisted in selecting the site of Fort Putnam.
Over the grave was recorded the following: "Sacred to the memory of Henry Wisner, who de-
parted this life, March 4, 1790, a devoted friend to the liberties of his country. On account of the
extensive aid furnished his country he died in poverty."

The great-great-great-grandfather of our subject, Hendrick Wisner, was born in 1698, and died in 1767.
He came with his father from Switzerland and in 17 19 married Mary Shaw of New England. He
was a lieutenant in the Swiss contingent of Queen Anne's army, and is said to have been the first
settler in Orange County on the Wawayanda patent. Captain Wisner had deeds of every one of his
ancestors, except Johannis, as far back as 1703 and signed by Queen Anne. Daniel C. Wisner, the
father of Captain Wisner, was by occupation a farmer. He was an elder in the Second Presbyterian
Church, now the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Middletown. In politics he was originally a
Whig and afterwards a Republican. He married Sarah M. Weed, who was born in 1831 at Stamford,
Conn. ]\Irs. Wisner who died in 1885, was a relative of Uzal Knapp, one of Washington's body guards.
Captain W'isner was educated in the public schools and finished his course in Wallkill Academy.
Until August 6, 1862, he remained at home engaged in farming with his father, but at that time he
enlisted in Company K, 124th Regiment (Orange Blossoms), as a private. Soon after he was pro-
moted to Second Sergeant, then First Sergeant and in May, 1863, was commissioned Second Lieu-
tenant. February 23, 1864, he was promoted to First Lieutenant and July 14, 1867, was commissioned
Captain of his company.

Returning home he purchased the old homestead, where he died. It has a beautiful location on
Wisner avenue, which was laid out and improved at his expense.

Mr. Wisner was married June 21, 1865, in Aliddletown to Miss Adelaide Robertson. To Captain
and Mrs. Wisner were born four children, Mary R., wife of C. L. Stonaker of New York City;
George R., who is in Mexico ; Henry Barnet, a clerk in the First National Bank, and Theresa
Weed, at home.

Besides his wife and children Captain Wisner is survived by one brother, Henry B. Wisner, of
Berea, O. Captain Wisner was a charter member of Captain William A. Jackson Post, No. 301,
G. A. R., and was also a member of the New York Sons of the Revolution. In politics he was a
true blue Republican, and religiously was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1895 Cap-
tain Wisner received a medal of honor tendered him by the United States Congress for gallantry at
Spottsylvania, Va.. May 12, 1864. The medal, which is star-shaped, bears this inscription: "The Con-
gress to Captain Lewis S. Wisner, Company K, 124th Regiment, New York Volunteers, for gallantry
at Spottsylvania, Va., May 12, 1864."

The medal was awarded to Captain Wisner because of his daring courage when in charge as bri-
gade engineer officer, on the staff of General Hobart Ward. Captain Wisner and his men had orders
to cut out the top of a long breastworks, near the "Bloody Angle," so the artillery of the Union
army could answer the hot fire of the Confederates, which act seemed certain death. The men in
the detail hesitated and Captain Wisner seized an axe, sorang on the rampart and personally cut out
the breastworks. Captain Wisner was complimented on the field at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, for gallant
and meritorious conduct by Colonel A. Van Horn Ellis, just as the latter rode to his death.

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M fl^emoriam

LEWIS W. Y. McCROSKERY

Lewis W. Y. AlcCroskery, born at Newburgh, N. Y., November 8, i860, is the son of ex-Mayor
John J. S. McCroskery and Henrietta Young. His mother was a direct descendant of Colonel Lewis
Dubois, who served with distinction in the Revolutionary War. He was educated in the public
schools, and graduated from the Newburgh Free Academy in June, 1876. He studied law in the office
of Cassedy & Brown ( Hon. A. S. Cassedy. ex-Mayor of Newburgli, and Charles F. Brown, late Chief
Justice of the Appellate Court, Second Division). After his admission to the bar. May 12, 1882, he
remained in the office of the late Mr. Cassedy for several years, when he started practice for himself,
in which he has continued to the present time.

Mr. McCroskery was elected Recorder of the city of Newburgli and served from 1891 to 1895.
In the fall of 1895 he was a candidate on the Democratic ticket for District Attorney of Orange
County, but was defeated by Hon. Michael H. Hirschberg, who is at present one of the Justices of
the Supreme Court. Although defeated, he ran several hundred ahead of the Democratic ticket in the
county. He was appointed Postmaster of the city of Newburgh by President Cleveland on January
30, 1896, and served as such until March, 1900. He served fourteen years in the National Guard as a
private and officer. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant of tlie Tenth Separate Company, on
November 9, 1891, First Lieutenant on March 2t, 1892, and Captain on December 12. 1893. After
serving about one year as Captain, he resigned and was honorably discharged. At the time of the
Spanish-American War he was again commissioned Captain and ordered to take charge of the
One Hundred Fifth Separate Company, N. G., which company was mustered out on the return of the
Fifth Separate Company.

He was for one year Master of Hudson River Lodge, No. 607, F. and A. I\L, is a meniber of
Highland Chapter, No. 52, R. A. M., Hudson River Commandery, No. 35, K. T., and also of Lawson
Hose Veteran Association and the Newburgh City Club.

Lewis W. Y. McCroskery died February 25, 1907. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

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In fl^emortam

JAMES MITCHELL

James Mitchell was born in Wigtownshire, Scotland, in 1846, and came to Newburgh with his
parents in 1857.

He attended the public schools and graduated from the Free Academy.

Entering the service of the Quassaick Bank in 1865 he remained there as clerk, bookkeeper and
paying teller until stricken with his fatal illness, a continuous connection of over forty years of faith-
ful, reliable service.

It is a remarkable fact that his was the tirst death since the organization of the Bank of any of
its employes.

Necessarily from his position in the business world, Mr. Mitchell had a large circle of friends
ind acquaintances; but when released from business cares and responsibilities, his spare time was
spent with his family and intimate friends, or in pursuing his favorite studies.

He took a deep interest in geology and mathematics, and found much pleasure in studying these
branches of science.

His life was as an open book. Strict rectitude of conduct and absolute probity of character were
his, and to those who knew him best his name was a synonym for honesty, fidelity and clean living.

Mr. Mitchell died August 29, 1906, and he is survived by his wife, whose maiden name was
Miss Jennie Gait, and one daughter, Ethelyn G. ; also one sister, Miss Jennie Mitchell.

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3ln S^emoriam

LEANDER CLARK, Jr.

Leander Clark, Jr.. is a descendant
from one of the Pilgrim Fathers. The
records of the family are found in the
early histories of Connecticut and Mas-
sachusetts, which especially show their
loyalty to their adopted country. Lieu-
tenant William Clark, from whom
Leander, Jr., is descended, emigrated to
Xew England, March ,^o. 1630, in the
ship ;\lary and John. He had nine
children one of whom was Deacon John
Clark who had twelve children, one of
whom was Deacon John Clark, Jr., who
liad twelve children, one of whom was
Eliakim Clark, who had eleven children,
.•\shahel being one of the number.
.\shahel Clark married Snlimit Clapp,
daughter of Major Jonathan Clapp; they
had twelve children, one of whom was
Lucas Clark, who married Phila Avery,
daughter of Abner Avery, a soldier of
the Revolution. They had seven children, one of whom was Edson H. Clark, father of our subject.
Leander Clark, Jr.. though of New England ancestry, was born at Beattiesburgh, Sullivan
County, N. Y. While a babe his parents moved to Newburgh, which place has been his home the
greater part of his life. He was educated principally in private schools, graduating from the New-
burgh Academy in TS53. At his father's foundry he became a master mechanic. At twenty-two
years of age he ab.andoned what he thought would be his vocation for life, and became corres-
ponding secretary and bookkeeper for Dr. C. W. Grant, an eminent horticulturalist at lona Island,
remaining there until the breaking out of the Civil War, when he received an appointment as pay-
master's steward on board U. S. gunboat Somerset. In 1863 he was promoted to paymaster's clerk,
which position he held when honorably discharged from the service in August, 1864. He was super-
intendent of the Newburgh Water W^orks from i856 to 1869, when he resigned to engage in brick-
making. In 1888 he retired from business, but in 1898 he again entered into active business life with
his son in plumbing and steam heating.

He was a leading director of the Orange County Agricultural Society for fifteen years, a signer
of its certificate of incorporation and reorganization in 1884, and the genial and efficient general
superintendent of its annual fairs for eleven years. He is a well-known horticulturist, has been a
director of the Quassaick National Bank for many years, and is a trustee of Trinity M. E. Church.
He died September 19, 1906. Interment at Cedar Hill cemetery.

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M fl^emortam

WILLIAM JAMES EAIBLER

William James Embler was born at Kaiser
William Embler, whose father, Andrew, came
Rockefeller, of Holland descent. His granclm

In his younger days he attended school at
mill at Little Britain. After hard labor he was
married Frances M. Howell, who was the dau
in the historic stone building on the turnpike,
property. From thence he came to Walden an
until four years ago, when he retired from ac
^juietude at his home on Ulster avenue.

He is survived by one son, Charles W., who
and one daughter, Estelle, who married Thomas
loved so well. But two grandchildren are
Howse Embler.

Mr. Embler was one of the founders of the
the first to rear upon one of its sightly eleva
sleep in quiet rest members of his family.

During a long and active life he was always
and foster any project that would contribute to
of the Reformed Church, a man who loved his
advanced age, after life's turmoil, quietlv fell
Wallkill Valley cemetery at Wallkill, N. Y.

town on September 24, 1824. He was the son of
from Holland. His mother's name was Elizabeth
other was Alary Tiers, born on the Rhine.
Goodwill, and, in early manhood moved to the saw-
rewarded by prosperity, and, on November 26, 185 1,
ghter of Charles and Sophia Howell, and who lived
one mile east of the well-known B. K. Johnston
d entered the millinery business, which he continued
tive life and spent his remaining days in peace and

purchased the Dickson farm and now resides there,

R. Moore and lives in the beautiful home her father

left to remember him, Marjorie Moore and Charles

Wallkill Valley Cemetery Association, and among
tions a beautiful monumental memorial, around which

ready to lend a helping hand to the worthy poor
the advancement of public interest ; a lifelong support

home and family and in the evening of life at an
asleep. He died February 27, 1907. Interment in

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3n S^tmoxmn

Rev. WILLIAM K. HALL, D.D.

Dr. Hall was born in Boston, Mass.,
November 4, 1836. He was fitted for
college at the Boston Public Latin
ScIkhiI and was graduated from Yale in
the Class of '59. He then pursued his
theological studies in New Haven and
CTcrmany. In October, 1862, he was or-
dained Chaplain of the i/th Connecticut
Volunteers. His first pastorate was the
First Congregational Church of Strat-
ford. Conn., into which he was installed
in October, 1866. In February, 1873, he
accepted the call of the First Presby-
terian Church of Newburgh, and was
installed the following May. In 1898
the ceremonies of the twenty-fifth anni-
versary of his pastorate in Newburgh
were celebrated at the church — partici-
pated in by nearly all of the Newburgh
pastors, together with many from other
cities. The ceremonies lasted for three
days. Undoubtedly Dr. Hall's life-work
will be rounded out in his second pas-
torate, as his congregation, among
whom he has labored so faithfully, bap-
tizing, marrying and burying their dead, would hardly listen to a proposition for a change.

Dr. Hall has been honored throughout his residence in Newburgh, in many ways, by his Synod
and the Government of the Nation, State and Municipality. He is as popular in the community as
he is with his congregation, and is ever foremost in the promotion of the best good of the city in
which he lives.

The following is an extract from a notice of Dr. Hall in the Encyclopedia of the Presbyterian
Church of the United States : "His sermons show marks of careful preparation, literary finish,
rhetorical power and logical sequence of thought, and never lack the directness, earnestness and
simplicity which distinguish his ordinary address. His manner in the pulpit is impressive. He com-
bines breadth of sympathy with decision of character and thought. He is a man of public spirit,
ready and efficient in the support of every public good.''

Dr. Hall married Anna B. Bond of Boston, and they have living two daughters and one son,
IMrs. William R. Gait, Mrs. Fred Bartlett, and Walter, who is yet in school.
Rev. William K. Hall, D.D., died September 17. 1906.

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JOHN SCHOONMAKER

grew so rapidly that requiring larger quarters,
they built the building at 94-96 Water
Street, into which they moved in
September, 1878. About the first of
July, 1885, Mr. Mills retired from the
business and the new firm was known
as Schoonmaker & Weller, Mr.
Weller retired on January 1st, 1898,
and was succeeded by Samuel V.
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The Founders of Newburgh's
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ToHN Schoonmaker, Samuel
^ Crawford Mills and Alanson
Youngblood Weller formed the
partnership of Schoonmaker, Mills
& Weller, beginning business on
Water street in Newburgh, in Jan-
uar}', 1863. They were each born
and spent their early life on farms
in the Wallkill Valley. They were
all examples of good old-fashioned
honesty and their early training
on the farm contributed much to
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amount of work. The business

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A. Y. WELLER

quarters became too small and on
the 31st of August, 1905, the ad-
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Van Cleft property was purchased.
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which the firm has a frontage of
one hundred and seventy-five feet.
On account of a lease John Schoon-
maker & Son cannot occupy the
Van Cleft property until May 1st,
1908. At that time vou mav look

for largely increased facilities for
doing business.

John Schoonmaker died on the
1st of January. 1904.

Samuel Crawford Mills died on
the 16th of March, 1904.

Mr. Weller, the only surviving
member of the old firm is living
in Newburgh and interested in

some of its largest enterprises.
The business of John Schoonmaker
& Son is now managed by Samuel
V. Schoonmaker.

SAMUEL V. SCHOONMAKER

127

Imported and Domestic Feathers Cleaned

Hats and Bonnets and Curled

MISS I. CAMPBELL

Mourning Goods 42 Water Street

a Specialty NEWBURGH, N. Y.

Do You Use Tea, Coffee, Spices, Extracts,
Baking Powder and Soap ?

We bundle the best in the Market. Roast our own coffee. Grind our own
spices, manufacture our own extracts, baking po\vder and soaps. Are
largest importers and retail dealers in the United States. Buy for Cash and sell for
Cash; hence can give better value for your money than any other house in the business.
A trial order is solicited.

You See Our Wagons Everywhere

Agents Wa-nted in Every City

( 156. 158, 160, 162, 164, 166, 168, 170, 172 Water Street
HEADQUARTERS ^ 59, 61, 63. 65, 67, 69. 71, 73. 75, 77, 79 Pearl Street

( 141, 143, 145, 147, 149, 151 Front Street

NEW YORK CITY BROOKLYN BOROUGH

BRANCH

GRAND UNION TEA COMPANY

48 WATER STREET. NEWBURGH. N. Y.

J. VAN BUSKIRK. Ma^nager

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What Is Home Without a Piano ?

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TT is like a home without a mother.
If there are children in the home
a piano is a necessity. Do not wait
for tomorrow, today is the time to
buy, and a LUDWIG PIANO is the
instrument to buy. If you cannot
afford a LUDWIG, we always have
cheaper pianos in stock.
When in Newburgh make the LUD-
WIG PIANO PARLORS your head-
quarters, and let us demonstrate the
LUDWIG PLAYER-PIANO for
you.

LUDWIG PIANO CO.,
54 Water Street,

Newburgh, N. Y.

65,000 Pianos in use.

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Demorest Serving Machines

For a quarter of a century we have made a specialty of
building HIGH-GRADE sewing machines. Year after year
we have made improvements until today the DEMAREST rep-
resents the HIGHEST TYPE of sewing machine perfection. A
million satisfied users testify to its sterling merits and the present
phenomenal sale is a tribute to its popularity-

When you have occasion to purchase a sewing machine
THINK OF THE DEMOREST. Then investigate. IT WILL
BEAR INVESTIGATION. If you cannot purchase the DE-
MOREST through your local dealer write us direct and we will
tell you how and where you can.

Demoresl Manufacturing Company

Williamsporl, Pa.

Eastern and Export Office : 296 Broadvay, Nev York City

130

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I James W. Barnes

Dry Goods Store

I 99 WATER ST., NEWBURGH, N. Y.

jt;: Established 27 Years ago

Dealer in

Good Reliable Goods
at Moderate Prices

Our aim is to treat everybody fair, keep
all of our old customers and get as many
new ones as we can FAIRLY. ARE
YOU ONE OF OUR CUSTOMERS?
If not we hope you will be.

JAMES W.BARNES.

RY GOODS.

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fm DRY goods: .i.W. BAR NES. CARPETS

JAMES W. BARNES

99 WATER STREET NEWBURGH, NEW YORkI

131

There's a
Difference

between a modern, up-to-date reposi-
tory, such as ours, and those old-
fashioned establishments of bygone
times. The difference is in your favor
— everybody's favor. Our sense of
duty, ambition and business pride
prompts us to conduct the best reposi-
tory in this section of the country.

NewburgR Carriage Go.

9=11 CHAMBERS STREET

(NEAR BROADWAY)

NEWBURGH, = NEW YORK

Formerly at 117-119 Broadway

A. D. FOWIER

WYGANT D. FOWLER

132:

THE NEWBURGHICARRIAGE COMPANY'S NEW HOUSE, 911 CHAMBERS ST., NEWBURGH, N. Y.

A MODERN building erected by the FOWLER BROTHERS, combining all the latest conveniences for the display and storage of
the various classes of Carriages and Wagons. The building is 96 by 46 feet wide, four stories and a basement 40 feet deep and 46
feet wide, equipped with electric elevator, steam heat, electric lights, and a stairway that can be used if necessary. It is interesting, in-
structive and educational to visit this respository, where courteous treatment is extended to all whether visitors or prospective customers

133

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MERRITT'S

HEADACHE POWDERS TAR COUGH SYRUP

are safe to take and sure to act

has been curing colds for 20|years

Theodore Merrill's Sons

Wholesale Druggists
38 and 40 Water St. Newburgh, N. Y.

134

We ou^Kt

to cKiirgfe more

^KtVTVwedo.

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ydMddinour

Has The Quality.

Sole Agents for Washburn-Crosby Co.'s Flour for Newbur^h and Vicinity

Steohen M.

Wholesale Grocer

Front Street, Cor. Fifth

Newburdh, N. Y

135

JAS, T. VAN DALFSEN.

CHAS. J. STONES.

rurniture Cconomv

Our Superb assortment of medium and high-grade
Furniture is noted for tasteful, expensive designs. We
cater to taste in manner that few equal and none excel.

Our Furniture — every stick of it — comes from the
foremost makers in this country. We sell good Fur-
niture, Carpets, Rugs, Mattings, etc., at the price
of ordinary grades. Before deciding see our stock, dis-
play and prices.

VanDalfsen & Stones

Successors to Pcck & Van Dalfscn
21-23 Water St. Newburgh, N. Y.

136

ESTABLISHED 1818

Are You Looking for Wedding Presents

Do You Want a

Wedding Present in Solid
Silver or Cut Glass

Do you want an Engagement Ring

We have a Large and Choice Assortment of the Finest Goods.
Chains, Charms, Lockets, Bracelets, Studs, etc.

Gold Spectacles and Eye Glasses at Popular Prices

MORRISON'S JEWELRY STORE

Water Street, corner Second, NEWBURGH, N. Y.

Lawson Hardware Company

69 Water Street Newburgh, N. Y.

Builders' HaLrdwa-re, Genera.] Ha-rdwaLre, House Furnishing Goods,
Fishing Ta.ckle, Sporting Goods, Guns ©Lnd Ammunition

a.nd Mill Supplies

AGENTS FOR

BUCKEYE MOWERS AND REAPERS

COLUMBIA PLOWS

PLANET Jr. CULTIVATORS

Lawson Hardware Company

69 Water Street Newburgh, N. Y.

137

Model 846.

Pure, Wholesome Food

Is Essential to Good Health

This you are sure to obtain
when you trade at

Palmer's Grocery

Newburgh, N. Y.

150 Broadway and cor. South and Smith Sts.

The Bright Eye, Clear Brain, Steady Nerve and

Beautiful Face comes very largely from

right living.

Health makes fair faces.

The Public is Invited to Visit Our Store

It's anextrj occasion with us. we having Just opened a large shipment of

The Newest Things in Footwear

ASK FOR

Our new styles in Women's ;ind Gents' Footwear win everybody, Our variety is
large enough and our assortment of widths and sizes is extensive enough to please every
taste and fit every foot. Such good leatliers as Vici, Dongola, Box Gait, Patent Golt (the
kind that doesn't crack) are here in abundance, made up in the latest styles at f 1.25, $1.48,
$i.gS, I2.48, $2.S8, $2.gS. Water Buck Shoe, absolutely waterproof, $2.75 and $3.25.
Boys' and Youths' Shoes at gSc , Sr.25 and $1.48 Headquarters lor Felt Boots, Ball
Brand $2.00, $2 25, S2.50, $2 75. Agent for Gold Seil Rubbers, best in the world.

M c CULLOUGH'S

46 COLDEN STREET

NEWBURGH. N. Y.

138

G. T. ROOSA

T. W. GAVEY

GET YOUR YARN

CHAS. T. ROOSA k CO.

(Successor to W H. Fowlen

93 Water Street, NEWBURGH, N. Y.

Ribbons, Laces,

Fancy Goods,

Hosiery, Gloves,

and Corsets

All kinds of Yarns

Muslin Underwear
a Specialty

Agents for
Butterick Patterns

WALTER V. MARTIN

^Practical Sail, TJent and Stwrnnff TIfaker

Flags and a General Line of Ship Chandlery Goods

Rope Splicing of Every
Description

Manilla and Cotton Rope
for Elevators

Boat Awnings and Horse

and Wagon Covers

Made to Order

Canopies for Weddings

Crash for Dancing

Square Garden Tents

Hygienic

Boys'

Surf

Refreshment

Horse or Stable

Amazon

Wall Tents and Flys

All Styles of Tents For Sale and For Rent by Week or Month

16 South Water Street, Newburgh, N. Y.

H. R. Telephone 295-L.

Estimates Cheerfully Given

139

GEO. G. PECK & CO.

^^ HOLESALE AND ReTAIL

Bric-a-Brac, Art Goods, Jardineres, China, Glassware,
Lamps, Gut Glass, Dinner Sets and Toilet Sets

Very Large Line of Open Stock
Pattern Sets sold in any assort-
ment and easily matched

84 Water Street

Telephone Connection

All Lamp Fixtures kept in stock
Chimneys, Wicks, Globe Hold-
ers, Globes, Burners

Newburgh, N. Y.

c/lrtistic ^ath ^T^om Fittings

WE carry all kinds of Nickel Goods, such as Tea Kettles, Chafing
Dishes, Baking Dishes, Nickel Trays, Coffee Pots, 7>a Pois

RICH CUT GLASS

OUR line of Cut Glass is of the Highest Grade, cut from a Pure
White Crystal, and the prices are the lowest for this grade of s;oods

Good health de-
mands thes'e
sanitary recep-
ticles for the
soap, sponge,
towels, tooth
brushes, and
tumbler holders

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These goods
are made of
heavy brass
and nickel plat-
ed, a n d will
wear a lifetime

Frank ]. Law son

97 Water Street

Newburgh, N, Y.

140

^ iiHi^iiii.i

Climax
Studio

SQaSi'es
Quick as a '%
tlJinJc

€

Cra^ ons, iPasteis^ Sepias, ll/ater
Colors and J'ioih .^iyAt iPhotoo

Tjo/ap/iono Connoctions

W. C. !P€CJc

7S 9l/ater St., T/ewbur^h, 9/. 2/.

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ifewbur£fh aJookstore

£stab/ished /S30

cN^than S* Smith
bookseller

'Dealer t'n
Office, School and ^anci/ %

utationerj/

Cameras and !P/ioto Supplies
Sold iPens, ^Pocket Cutlery
^'ancj/ y{rticles and Sames

76 Water St., Tfewljur^h

% ^epcst'tory 9/eu/6urffA ^I'ble Socteij/

f[riiiiiiyiiiiii^iiiiii;iy;ii miprnniifi- %ini|[piiMl|fflliiiinfIiinil|f iiiiiipinilipimilfl Ifl iiiiiiyMi|||; IfliMiilf iii«ifiiMll|f iimilp-

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I Ask Your Grocer

FOR

Barnes & Atkins

Wholesale Provisions

►

Smoked Meats
Hams and Bacon
Canned Meats

Butter

Green Valley
Fancy Creamery Prints

Quality Guaranteed

Butter

42 S. Water St., Newburgh

4r'iyiiifilHiyHni]f;iiNi..i^iii.'iii^VI'''i^i f^Nui,|^iini[l|Iiiniiyiill,yniiTyiim|ri.ll'ui]T;i ^m^i p.inii||y.iiniii^,)ini.i^.iiiM|^.„iiniqTP qyiH-'HifinTmyr:

141

Til meet pon at

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G. A. C. VAN BUREN

Footwear of Quality^

G. A. C. VAN BUREN

61 Water, Cor. Second Newburgh, N. Y.

(Successor to Halliday & Van BurenI

3 STORES

ESTABLISHED 1883

3 STOFIES

This cut Represents the Sole Proprietor and

Manager of the Largest Paint and

Wall Paper Establishment

in the City

Chas. E. Keefe

95 BROADWAY

130, 132, 134 Liberty St.
Both 'Phones NEWBURGH, N. F.

CHAS. E. KEEFE

142

MEN'S FURNISHINGS

HATS

Wm. R. DuMond

•successor to B£oell i Seymour)

77 WATER ST

NEWBURGH, N. Y

J. HUMPHREY

Dealer in

Domestic

New Home, Household

Wilcox & Gibbs

SEWING MACHINES

4 Water St. Newburgh, N. Y.

Needles

and

Attachments

for all

Machines

Rented

Exchanged

Repaired

ABEL, ^he Practical Hatter

Manufacturer and Repairer of FUR and SILK HATS
of all kinds. STRAW HATS cleaned and bleached.
DYEING AND PRESSING carefully done. A special
Fur Hat, $1.00, soft or stiff, guaranteed to wear.

36 Colden Street, Up Stairs

NEWBURGH, N. Y.

143

We have the only exclusive Optical
Establishment in Orange County.
We use the latest methods to exam-
ine your e^'es and lit glasses. Our
Lenses are ground on the premises
and under our own supervision, and
every style of frame and eyeglass
is kept in stock. If you have eye
troubles consult us . ...

B. EL. GURNEV

Eycsiijht Specialist
95 Water Street Newburgh, N. Y.

GO TO

Jno. Walch & Son

FOR

Camera Supplies

Stationery

Sporting Goods

^ric-a-Brac

Etc.

GIVE US A CALL

32 Water Street Newburgh, N. Y.

Our Specialty is Wedding

Gifts and Holiday Goods

Ci^.e^^

STANDS FOR EVERYTHING THAT IS BEST IN FLORICULTURE

AN UP- TO-DA TE STORE

PLANTS AND FLOWERS

the finest that can be grown, with prices extremely moderate, pots us

in the lead in our line

LANDSCAPE ARTISTS FUNERAL DESIGNS OUR SPECIALTY

Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt and careful attention Your money refunded if not satisfied

Yuess Flower Shop

91 Water Street,
Newburgh, N. Y.

Hudson River Telephone 25C"L
Colonial 292

Greenhouses
Washington and West Streets

144

MABIE & SON

Carry a full line of Iron. Tin. Wooden and
Enamelled Ware and General Housekeep-
ing ArUt'les in conjunction with their

SrOYES, HEATERS and RANGES

Al.so a General Plumbin^^-. Roofing, Tin and

^ Sheet Iroa Working business, and would

most respectfully solicit a share of your

patronage ,

46 Water Street, Newburgh, N. Y.

ESTATES SETTLED
BONDS AXD MORTGAGES

Martin G. Mould

Attorney and Counselor
Solicitor in Bankruptcy

H. R. Telephone: Office, 11-R .
" " " House, 188-R

Colonial Telephone: Office,! 87

House, 467-B

Office, Rooms 2 and 3 Townsend Bldg.
39 Third St., Newburo-h, N. Y.

C. Ou^heltree

Successor to

Daniel Irwin

Ship Chandler, Sail and Awning Maker

Tents, Awnings,
Canopies for Weddings, etc.

Large and Small Tents for Sale and to Rent.

Out-of-town parties will tind it to their advan-
tage to inspect our goods, and get our prices
which are always reasonable.

62 South Water Street, Newburdh, N. Y.

^i^^*r^^

CRASH FOR DANCING

145

Something
Interesting

You will always find something
that will interest you in our
stock of

Diamonds

Watches

Jewelry

and Silverware

when you are looking for some-
thing in our line. We make
prices as much of interest to 3'ou
as we do our selection of ooods

W. C. Cornell

Jeweler and
Silversmith

39 Water Street Newburgh

Hewitt
& Warden

ELECTRICAL

ENGINEERS

and CONTRACTORS

Dealers in all kinds of Electrical
Supplies, Switchboards, Dyna-
mos, House Wiring, Electrical
Pumps, Burglar Alarms, Trans-
formers, Motors, Telephones,
Medical Batteries, Storage Bat-
teries, Dry Batteries, Lamps,
Search Lights, Marine Work, etc.

SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED
and ESTIMATES GIVEN

on all kinds of Electrical Work.

Write to us for further

information

14 South Water Street

Newburgh, New York

146

GEORGE H. HALLIDAY

People in Search of

BEST SHOE VALUES say

56 and 58 Water Street, cor. Second, Newburgh, N. Y.

147

Kingston's Pharmacy James T- Erwin

FOR HEADACHE, TORPID L1\'ER
AND CONSTIPATION use

Dr. Little's Pills

SOLD ONLY AT

Kingston's

Practical Carriage

and

Sleigh Trimmer

154 Broadway

Newburgh, New York

Enamel and Patent Leather
cut to order

Trimmings Furnished
7 South Water Street

Newburgh, New York

WOOD BROTHERS

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

Nurserymen and Florists

FISHKILL, NE\A/ YORK

SO ACRES
AO GREENHOUSES

A LARGE STOCK OF FRUIT. ORNAMENTAL AND EVER-
GREEN TREES AND SHRUBS, VINES AND ROSES

ALSO A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF

Ornamental, Decorative and Bedding Plants

A Large Assortment of Cut Flowers always on hand
also Floral Designs for Funerals a Specialty

Send fo!' Catalogue of Prices before purchasing

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148

FLOUR
Patent Process

TEAS

Young Hyson, Japan,

Oolong, Gunpowder,

English Breakfast

CANNED GOODS

Fruits and Vegetables in
Season

BEST GOODS

CHARLES W. INNIS

General
Grocer

All Goods in their Season

202 Broadway Newburgh, IN. Y.

FISH

Sweet, Fat, White

COFFEES

Java, Mocha, Mara-
caibo

BUTTER AND EGGS

Orders called for and
delivered

LOWEST PRICES

/_/

Tfie Newburg[i Lumber Go.

ALL KINDS OF

LUMBER AND TIMBER

Special Prices by Car Lots

Sash, Blinds. Doors, Mouldings, Trim, Building Paper, Glass and
Hardware. We sell the best White Lead and Oils, also Sherwin &
Williams Mixed Paints, Varnish, etc., Willer's Inside Blinds, Exten-
sion Ladders. Special Agent for Bird Son's Paroid and Neponset
Roofing Paper. Telephone Connection.

Yards : 211 to 217 and 227 to 239 Broadway

Main Office : 239 Broadway

Newburg/i, N. Y.

Scott's Hoof Paste Co.

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

GUARANTEED TO CURE ANY

Scott's Arabian Paste
Is Guaranteed

Sore, Gall, Sprain or Bruise of

any kind, also Caked Udder in

_ /„,

- Cows. One box of our paste goes farther,
Slasts longer, does more effectual
work than four of any other
remedy for man or beast. 1=2 lb

50c; 1 lb $1, Duggists, Saddlers, and Black-
i smiths, SCOTT'S H. P. Co., Rochestei, N.^

-< NO CURE, NO PAY ^

149

nson

B. Minard H. N. Carpenter

Ladies' & Gentlemen's

RESTAURANT

Formerly Hoag s

132 Water St., Newburgh, N. Y.

We Desire to Announce
to our Former Patrons
that we can furnish the
best 25c. Dinner in the city

Home-Made Pies and Puddings
a Specialty

Colorist,

Decorator

AND

Paper Hanger

All Branches of Painting

55 Smith St., Corner Third St.

NEWBURGH, N. Y.

Opposite Y. M. C. A. Building

Residence

82 Johnston St.

NEWBURGH & HAVERSTRAW STEAMBOAT CO.

STEAMER EMELINE

Capt. D. C. Woolsey

IF YOU HAVE HAY OR STRAW
TO SELL, CALL and GET PRICES

p. O. ADDRESS

Box 78, Newburgh
Box 425, Haverstraw

H. R.Tel. Newburgh 114 H. R. Tel. Haverstraw 32W

H. R. Tel. Peekskill 7F Colonial Tel. Newburgh 153

150

Esta.blished 1791

Frederic R. McCullough

Successor to JOHN R. McCULLOUQM

Tobacco and Cigar Factory

UNION MADE TOBACCOS

All Leading Brands of Tobaccos, Cigarettes, Imported Key West and
Domestic Cigars — Wholesale and Retail. Dealers will find it to their
advantage to call, inspect goods and get prices

SMOKE McCULLOUGH'S SUPERIOR SMOKING TOBACCO

68 Water Street, Newburgh, N. Y.

JESSE F. SHAFER

Obtains Pensions for deserving
Soldiers and Widows of Soldiers
of all Wars, also Bounties, Back
Pay and Travel Pay.

The Law of June 27, 1890, as Amended

by New Age Order No. 7S is

Liberal and Just.

He prepares all papers in such
claims as Commissioner of Deeds
with a Seal, executes Pension Ap-
plications and Pension Vouchers

Room 5, Sanford Building

64 Second St., Newburgh, N. Y.

151

OUR WATCHWORD

" The Purity of our Drugs and Chemicals

The Accuracy with which our prescriptions are compounded, and The
Stability of all our preparations are the sterling qualities that we pride our-
selves upon, and which are embodied in all goods we possess. Our stock
of chemicals together with our Assorted Variety of toilet articles and druggists'
sundries, enable us to offer to the public prices that can be favorably com-
pared with those of any drug establishment in the country.

J. F. THOMPSON

Walden, N. Y.

Pharmacist

TEARS'
ICE CREAM

Bricks and Loose, All Flavors
for the Wholesale Trade

MANUFACTURED BY

CHAS. R. TEARS

FARMS FOR SALE

C. R. TEARS, Agent

If you want to purchase a farm in the very
heart of Wallkill Valley, it may be to your
interest to call on me, as 1 have several for
sale at reasonable prices, that are very
desirable.

Office at Kidd Bros. Shoe Slore

Walden - - - New York

139 Main St., Walden, N. Y.

Main Street, Opp. M. E. Church

WALDEN, N. Y.

PRACTICAL

PLUMBING, STEAM FITTING
and HOT WATER HEATING

A SPECIALTY

Estimates Given and Work Guaranteed
ALSO DEALERS IN

HEATERS and RANGES

152

WILLIAM SCOTT

Successor to Seymour & Kelso

153 MAIN STREET

Walden - - New York

P. H. SCRIBNER

BEST
GOODS

103 Main Street
Walden, N. Y.

LOWEST
PRICES

Goods Delivered

and
Orders Solicited

FLOUR
Patent Process Only

FISH

Sweet, Fat, White

TEAS
Young Hyson, Oolong,

Japan, English,
Breakfast, Gunpowder

COFFEES

Java, Maracaibo, Mocha

Delaware County Butter
a Specialty

CANNED GOODS

HARNESS

STORE OF

We all want the best for our money
If you do and are in need of a good

CUSTOM MADE HARNESS

for any particular purpose. Horse Blankets, Robes, Whips,
Horse Collars, Collar or Saddle Pads, Blizzard Storm Buggy
Fronts, Horse Covers or Horse Furnishings of any kind, a
Trunk, Suit Case or Hand Bag, then call at the leading

G. E. RUDOLPH'S us Main street. Walden,N.Y.

We are agents for the well known 5A Horse Blankets
There are no others like them for looks and wear

^W e

S.CLARK, WALDEN, N.Y

PHONE 5

FIRST-CLASS LIVERY and
EXCHANGE STABLES

We cover every line of livery at popular prices. Furnish care-
ful drivers. Convey parties to Lake Mohonk, Lake Minnewaska,
Sam' s Point and other mountain resorts. Furnish up-to-date
rigs for driving parties and make a specialty on carriages for
weddings and funerals.

Traveliny men will have quick and prompt attention

153

The most

economical and

efficient

Warm Air

Generator is

the

KELSEY

IRVIN RANGES are noted for their
economy of fuel and excellent baking ■
qualities.

. . . SOLD BY . . .

The H. E Williams Co., Walden

ESTABLISHED 1856

THEODORE D. BARKER

Harnessmaher and
Carriage Trimmer

General Line of Horse Furnishing Goods
Pine Line of Gloves for all Purposes

HORSES BOUGHT AND SOLD
HARNESS OF ALL KINDS

Quality and Price Reasonable

Main Street,

WALDEN, NEW YORK

154

Bakery Cafe

Home-Made Candy
Ice Cream

John VanSteenburgh

Oak Street Walden, N. Y.

STYLE, FIT, WEAR

are the VITAL elements in every
perfect shoe and the conspicuous
features in Shoes sold by

Kidd Bros., 139 Main St., Walden, N. Y.

E ARM PROPERTY

. . Ir\ Great Variety . .

FOR SALE BY

Harvey Kidd, Agent

139 Main Street Walden. N. Y,

George WKitmore

CONFECTIONER and BAKER

Walden. N. Y.

Bread, Cakes and Pies FreshEvery Day

OUR SPECIALTY:

Ornamenting of Party and Wedding Cakes

Next Door to Fowler & Decker

BABCOCK WAGONS
Best Material, Finest Finish,
Most Up-to-Date Styles
Prices Right

HAY CARRIERS

Fully Guaranteed* Latest Improvements
Estimates Made Without
Charge

CHARLES OSTRANDER

(SUCCESSOR A. J. PINE)

OPPOSITE THE M. E. CHURCH

WALDEN

NEW YORK

HARNESS, WHIPS, ROBES,

BLANKETS, STABLE SUPPLIES,

OILS and HARNESS DRESSING

IN STOCK

Will Furnish or Order from the

Manufacturers any
Agricultural Implements required
Call and let us confer together

155

Dr. George N. Ward

ieitttBt

Office

Over the National Bank
of Walden

Walden,

New York

A. J. FOWLER

Farm and Village Property
Renting and Collection of
Rents a Specialty

Real Estate

Mapping and Plotting of
Undeveloped Residential
Property

WALDEN. NEW YORK

M. A. SCHOONMAKER

Photographer

Walden, N. Y.

WHEN IN WANT OF AN

AUCTIONEER

\Vho sells goods to the best ad-
vantage, one who has had years of
experience, who will promptly re-
spond to all calls in Orange and
Ulster Counties, call on or address

F. K. WALKTER

ST. ANDREWS, NEW YORK

Life-Size Crayon

Portraits

a Specialty

I OLD"^ ULSTER

An Historical and Genealogical
Magazine Published Monthly at
143 Green St., Kingston, N. Y.,
by Benjamin Myer Brink.

Terms $3. 00. Single Copies 25c.

This is one of the most valuable publications
of its class, that has come under our observa-
tion; we prize it highly.

WailkiU Valley Publishing Association.

15(;

?^=;^:^n

Boynton^s Steam and Hot
Water Boilers and Ranges

Are a guarantee for Good Work when properly installed. Enquire
of those who are using them in Walden, Wallkill and Montgomery

INSTALLED BY

The H. E. WILLIAMS COMPANY, Walden

157

Over 62,000

Fairbanks=
Engines

Now

Use

They are Built Horizontal, Vertical, Portable and Stationary,
2 to 200 Horse Power — an Engine for Every Purpose

(Send tbrCatalot; BCSo)

FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO.

12 Dey St , New York

V^Ji

A Profitable Investment

A FAIRBANKS -MORSE PORTABLE GASOLINE
ENGINE will operate a thresher, corn busker and
shreader, saw. feed prinder, or com sheller, at a
very small cost. They are easy and simple to run,
requiring no enplneer. Perfectly safe, durable and
substantial; will stand the wear and tearof rough
roads. A FAIRBANKS-HORSE ENGINE wl.. pay
for Itself In a short time.

Send for Portable Engine Catalogue No.Pgoo

Fairbanks, Morse &, Co

NEW YORK CITY

sizes

2 h. p. to

3i h. p.

SOLD BY

A. B.
GARRISON

WALDEN, N. Y.

168

J^or the JLancl's Sa/ce

. . . else

Sdotv/cer's J^ertilizors

^or Sale by

^ ^. Sarrison, balden, 9f. 2/,

A. B. GARRISON

—Sells—

Lehigh Coal and All Kinds of Feeds

.-£Ac..*^

Now is the time to lay in Coal and Feed as the prices are low.
I will quote you prices at any time.

I also carry a full line of

Farm Machinery, Fertilizers, Cement, Lime, Plaster, Hay and
Straw, Barb Wire, Garden Tools, Seeds, Stock Food, Etc.

159

ANDREW K. WADE

Tin Roofing and

Plumbing in all its

branches

Tinware in every line

of our own make

made from the best

materials

When in Walden call

and see the
advantages I can offer

Country orders

attended to with

promptness

and despatch

Work done in a
satisfactory manner

Red Cross Ranges
and Stoves

are the best Base-Burners on the market,
requiring one-third less coal for heating on
account of their superior construction

MILK CANS

Best Quality and W^orkmanship

Walden

Ne^v York

The largest
assortment of

Stoves

Improved Gas
Stoves

Granite Ware

House

Furnishing

Goods

Clothes
Wringers

UNDERTAKER

ALPHONS J. GRAFE

LICENSED EMBALMER

Flowers Furnished at
Low Prices

All Work Guaranteed
Satisfactory

Calls Attended to Personally
Day and Night

Residence and Office on Orange Avenue

Walden

New York

160

D. C, SEARS

E. Townsend Jones, M. D.

DEALER m

OFFICE OVER POST OFFICE

Groceries and Provisions

79 Montgomery Street

Physician and Surgeon

Large and varied assortment of Fruit constantly on hand

Obstecrition and Optician

GOOD GOODS

IN GOOD ORDER
PROMPTLY SERVED

Office Hours :

FARMERS' PRODUCE BOUGHT

2 P. M. to 5 P. M. 6.30 P. M. to 8 P. M.

We appreciate your patronage and are anxious to
serve you well.' Hudson River Phone 2-L.

WALDEN NEW YORK

J. M. WALKER'S SONS

GROCERS^^

Fancy Delaware Butter

Headquarters for Flour

Kreso Dip for Sheep, Cattle, Swine and all Live Stock. Fly protector
and insect killer. Wyandotte Dairyman's Cleaner and Cleanser for
Milk Cans, Milk Pails, etc., in 5-lb.Bags. Alabastine, the great new
Wall Coating in fourteen colors.

121 Main St.

72-74 Montgomery St.

WALDEN

Crabel i^aga^tne

PUBLISHED MONTHLY AT
333 Fourth Avenue, New York

A high class, illustrated, artistic
monthly, always entertaining, in-
structive and educational; the peer
of its class

ON ALL NEWS STANDS

" Leave the irorld more henvtifxl than you found it "

Park and Cemetery and
Landscape Gardening

THE ONLY JOURNAL OF ITS KIND

A handsome illustrated monthly devoted to the
artistic development of Parks, Cemeteries,
School, Home and Station Ground.
Instructive articles on Civil Improvements writ-
ten by men and women of experience will be
found helpful in every community.

SUBSCRIPTION ONE DOtLAR A YEAR
R. J. Haight, Pub. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111.

161

Chas. G. Gregg & Co.

William Alcock

Proprietors

Walden, N. Y.

' 1 he Walden Bee-Hive

Carriage, Sign and Ornamental

(The one-price cash House)

Painting, Sketches in Oil or Water

Ladies' and Gents' Outfitters and

Color. (The first page cover of

General Dry Goods

this booklet shows a sample of

BUSINESS METHODS

1st. We handle only first class

my work.) Fine Lettering a

Goods and sell for the lowest

Specialty; use only best Materials

possible prices

2d. Any article purchased and

and best workmanship. Expert

not found satisfactory, money is
cheerfully refunded

Watch and Clock Repairing a

3d. We assure courtesy and at-

Specialty. Shop in Ostrander

tention to all

Building, opposite M. E. Church,

Chas. G. Gregg & Co.

Residence on the Bee.

Before Selecting Your Fertilizers

You should take into consideration the SOURCE from w^hich it is made.
That is the only way to judge of its MERITS until you have used it.
After a trial the RESULTS speak for themselves.

ARMOUR'S

Animal Matter Fertilizers

Are made from the best packing

house materials obtainable.

They are uniform in quality and

analysis, and give best results,

and are for sale by

D. C. DOMINICK,

Walden, N. Y.

L. R. WALLACE,

Middletown, N. Y.

1% 200y . SJLBS g

I Carmdur's) 1

GRAIN
GROWER

FERTIIIZERI

CMICASO^

ciiwahtIcdVahalysis,

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pIXim

ARMOUR'S

Farmer's Almanac

Will help you select the plant
food best adapted to your soil.
You can procure a copy from
any of the above dealers, or we
will send you one direct.

The Armour Fertilizer Works, Baltimore, Md.

162

All the People

can be suited some of the
time. When it comes to

LUMBER, COAL and FEED

we try to suit our cus-
tomers all the time.

D. C. Dominick

EAST MAIN ST.

WALDEN

NEW YORK

P. P. POST

Opposite M. E. Church

WALDEN. N. Y.

Carriage Making and General Jobbing

FILING SAWS A SPECIALTY
PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO REPAIRING

SAMMONS S JONES

Saocessors to GEORGE B. ANDREWS

WALDEN, N. Y.

Dealers in

Choice and Staple Groceries

Fine Butter and Flour. An extensive

assortment of cereal foods and

canned goods

Highest price paid for eggs and farm produce
in exchange. Best goods at fair prices

Orders Delivered

PHONE 9-W

G. W. DOTZERT

G. H. DOTZERT

G. W. DOTZERT & SON

Painters

Paper Hangers

Decorators

t^ v^ ^

We make paper hanging and decorating a specialty,

having the Exclusive Agency for

one of the largest lines of

Wall Papers

(^* (^* ^J*

Churches, School Houses, Country, Private Homes

and Farm Buildings will have our

personal attention, while only

skilled workmen are

in our employ

^* ^* ^*

Estimates cheerfully given on all kinds of work. Work done by day or contract

with Promptness and Dispatch

Address, WALDEN, N. Y., Main Street

163

Matthew Vesey

Dealer in

Paints, Oils, Varnishes
and White Lead

LUCAS TINTED MIXED
PAINTS A SPECIALTY

also

Glass, Brushes and all

Painters' Supplies

Wall Paper

Mat Boards

Picture^Frames and

Room Moulding

Skilled Workmen

Best Materials e
Estimates Furnished
Contracts Taken

ORCHARD STREET

Walden New York

For Farm or Village Home

Lucas Paints

...A WELL PAINTED HOUSE. .

is a pleasure to see, a satisfaction
to own, a comfort to live in.
It's really economical if you use
Lucas Paints, because they cover
so thoroughly, wear so long and
look so tine.

Their beautiful glossy coat seals
the pores of the wood against
dampness and decay and prolongs
the life of the lumber. It pays to
ask about Lucas Paints.

FOR SALE BY

Matthew Vesey . .
Edward Tennant
Albert Clark . . .
Edward S. Keating .
Geo. C Schlegel . .
Chas. E Brown . .
J. T. Johnson . .
Chas. Bowman
J. E Hasbrouck
Thomas J. Sheridan

. . . Walden, N. Y.
Middletown, N. Y.
. Poughkeepsie, N Y
. Poughkeepsie, N Y.
. Poughkeepsie, N Y.
. . Highland, N. Y.
. . Kingston, N Y.
Washingtonville, N Y
. . . Modena, N Y
. . . Goshen N Y

John Lucas 8 Go.

Philadelphia
New York Chicago

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T. L MILLSPAUQH

136 MAIN ST., WALDEN, N. Y.

We can ship you for $10-95, One 55-lb.
Elastic Cotton Felt Mattress guaranteed in
every way, good tick, good felt and good
workmanship.

We furnish the same in an Art tick at
$12.00. Why pay $15.00 and $ J 8.00 when
we can furnish you our guaranteed Elastic
Felt at $10.95 and $12.00?
Guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded.

T. L. MILLSPAUQH

136 MAIN ST., WALDEN, N. Y.

165

GILT EDGE

Confectionery and
Ice Cream Parlors

Your attention is called to the full
line of High-Grade Chocolates
found here.

PufFs Gilt Edge Ice Cream, Ice
Cream Sodas, Frappe with fruit
Walnut Russe.

Special attention given all out-of-
town trade. Special prices for
weddings, panics, churches, etc.
Bricks will keep hard one hour.

Jas. T. Scott

Main Street

Walden, N. Y.

IF IT ISN'T RIGHT

We'll gladly make it so

That is our standing offer on whatever
you purchase of us. We warrant every
article to be exactly as represented, if
it proves otherwise, we'll gladly "make
it good" either in exchange of goods or
in cash. Can you think of a safer basis
on which to make your purchases of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, or Silver-
ware? We do a lot of watch repair-
ing just because we do it well.

A. D. BRUNDIDGE

JEWELER and OPTICIAN

150 Main Street, Walden, N. Y.

TERRITORY OF THE CITIZEN

JOHN H. REID.

We Guarantee

That the advertisements
in the Citizen go into 2,000
homes. This means they
are read each week by
about 8,000 people. The
circulation list is a good
criterion of the popularity
of a paper. The Citizen is
the only paper that covers
the entire territory of this
map. Our new building
and plant enable us to
do better work than ever.

Calendars and Souvenir
Postal Cards a Specialty

Publisher Walden Citizen

166

I Fruits and Vegetables

At Attractive Prices

X^E always have on hand the choicest
fruits and vegetables. Our prices
are right, and quality the best.

PINDAR'S ICE CREAM is our leader
this year — 35 cts. the brick, or in the
loose at 30 cts. per quart. Served in
all our sodas at 5c. the glass with pure
crushed fruits and fruit syrups. Try one.
Choice line of confectionery Remem-
ber a generous amount of cream in
all our sodas, 5c. the glass.

John E. Cunningham

MAIN ST., WALDEN, N. Y.
Phone 9-L Opp. Bank

Isaiah Rosencrans ^ Son

CONTRACTORS
and BUILDERS

DEALERS IN

Portland Cement, Limet Plaster, Gravel,
Roofing Paper, Gasoline Engines

PORTLAND CEMENT SIDEWALKS. CON-
CRETE BUILDING BLOCKS, ETC.

Artistic designs in CEMENT BLOCKS
for the Wholesale and Retail Trade

WALDEN,

New York

ESTABLISHED IN 1870

The Best Equipped Office in the Wallkill Valley

The Walden Herald

Walden, Orange County, N. Y. Ward Winfield, Editor and Proprietor

Subscription $1.00 a year in advance. If paid at the end of the year $1.30

Everything printed in
the Latest Styles. We
charge you no more
than the common goods
cost. We have more
Presses than any office
in the town.

The Best Advertising Medium
in the Wallkill Valley

The "Know How" to do good
work is the important Thing

One Of the best portraits of Lincoln
ever made was drawn on a shingle
with a hot poker by an artist

He Knew How

SOME OF THE BEST PRINTING
ever done in this village has been
done at THE HERALD office

WE KNOW HOW

Poster Work will be

made a Speciahy.

Plain and in Colors at

moderate prices.

With new type we

can't help but

to please.

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Interfering and lame horses, and those with
quarter cracks, shod in the most scientific man-
ner and upon the most approved principles.
HORSESHOEING and REPAIRING receive prompt
attention. Opp IM. E. Church

WALDEN, N. Y.

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Mapes' Photographs

Copying, Enlarging, Crayon and Color Fin-
ishing done in the very best of styles

We are doing better work than
ever at the very lowest prices.
Special attention given to group
work and children's pictures.
All work instantaneous
X-Ray Photographs for physi-
cians and surgeons made with
the most improved apparatus
and at moderate prices. Our
ideas are modern and strictly
up-to date.

Give us a call, we will give you belter work and
more satisfactory results than any one else.

I 74 Water Street

I Newburgh, N, Y.

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Standard and Reporter

LYMAN H. TAFT, Proprietor

Oldest and Best Paper in the Wallkill Valley

Its circulation is second to none, and the paper is read in
nearly every home between Campbell Hail and New Paltz,
malting it the best advertising medium in the section

Highest Grade Souvenir Post Card Work

Fine Job and Commercial Printing

Poster Work IS a Specialty

MONTGOMERY,

= NEW YORK

168

C. W. EMBLER

HARDWOOD LUMBER MANUFACTURER

Flour and Feed Mill Attached

Mill near Oak Street Bridge, Walden

'X' -fl-i/:^ /Vl /zk **/-r li o n -f Do you want to reach the prosperous and substantial farmers and villagers of
^ " IIIC iTlCIdlClIll Eastern Orange County? They form the purchasing community from which

the merchants derive a very large portion of their best trade.

Newburgh Semi=WeekIy Journal

circulates i

n the following Post

Offices :

Blooming Grove

Highland Mills

New Paltz

Burnside

Idlewild

Plattekill

Campbell Hal!

Leptondale

Poughkeepsie

Central Valley

Little Britain

Rocklet

Cornwall

Marlborough

Salisbury Mills

Corn wall-on- Hudson

Meadowbrook

Savilton

Cronomer Valley

Middletown

Vail's Gate

Gardiner

Milton

Walden

Fort Montgomery

Modena

Wallkill

Highlands

Montgomery

Washingtonville

Highland Falls

Mountainville

Woodbury Falls

Newburgh Rural D(

;livery (4 routes covering

large territory)

NEWBURGH JOURNAL

h Streets

Established 1833

Newburgh, N. Y

Subscription terms $2 per year

169

When in Walden

Call on

DAVID OLIVA

152 Main St.

for Fruits of all kinds in Season,
also full line of Confec-
tionery of all kinds
in Bulk or
Boxes

Ice Cream Parlor Attached

Geo. M. Kniffin

DEALER IN

Choice Dressed Steer Beef

Mutton, Pork, Veal, Lamb, Poultry in
Season and Kettle Rendered Lard

I exercise great care in the selection and purchase of meats,
and my patrons can rest assured that it will be my highest
amb tion to furnish at all seasons the best the market
affords and on the most liberal terms. Meats delivered. We
ask the people of Walden and surrounding country one favor
"As we journey through, life let us lire by the way."

WEST SIDE MARKET

WALDEN, NEW YORK

Telephone, 2 R

Dr. N. Moffat

Graduate
N. Y. C. U. of New York

Walden, N. Y.

Hudson River Telephone

170

T. W. STRATTON

MILLER

MRS. M. J. SHAW
^xt emporium

HUMAN HAIR GOODS A SPECIALTY
1 19 Water Street Newburgh, N. Y.

B. B. JOHNSTON

FLOUR, FEED and GRAIN

MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK

Dry Qoods, Qroceries
and Crockery

Montgomery, New York

CHARLES D. WAIT

DEALER IN

Coal, Lumber, Flour, Feed, Grain, Salt, Cement, Lime

Brewery Grains, Sprouts, Clover and Timothy Seed,
Fertilizer and a General Line of Farm Implements

Agent for Deering Mowers and Binders Dealer in All Kinds of Cattle
Railroad Avenue and Clinton St. MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK

GEORGE T. OVERHISER

Funeral Director

"O EPRESENTS the leading establishments in his line.
■*- Every requisite for the burial of the dead. He is
competent to embalm and prepare for interment. The
same painstaking care given calls from remote and distant
localities without extra charges.

Pine Garriage Painting a Specialty
MONTGOMERY NEW YORK

171

2/0

oose a^our

Company

Sf i/ou desire a iPolici/ that will absoiuteii/
insure j/ou a£fainst the toss of your proper ti/ dy

J'ire

jCiffhtninff

Wind

patronize oid reiiable Companies, tested by
successful business experience* Secure in
financial strenyth with an established repu^
tation for fair adjustment and prompt payment
of losses

Hafbey N. Smith

Insurance and Real Estate
Montgomer^^, N. Y.

172

L.S AS. "HORICUM" L S.&S

TRADE-MARK

The San Jose Scale Killer For Faii or spring use

Sulphur, Lime, etc., in simple,
effectual form for use on Apples,
Pears, Peaches,

Plums, Cherries, etc., etc.

Take One Gallon of "Horicum" and add to
it 16 to 20 Gallons of Water, then spray over
your trees when the leaves are off.

The young scale begins to suck the
sap as soon as the t;rowth starts in the Spring;
in about four weeks they are grown — they
are very prolific. These pests, called Perni-
cious Scale or San Jose Scale, came from Asia,
or South America, and are now nearly broad-
cast through the United States.

Son Jose Scale on it fear.

m° NOTICE.— One spraying will not kill
all the scale. Many of them get under the
rough bark. They are very minute, but
their multitude makes the San Jose Scale a
plague like the plagues of Egypt

Horicum " Is Simple, Strong
and ready for use

Sold by
Seed Dealers

Made at

Hammond's Slu^ Shot Works

Fishkill-on-Hudson, New York

Hammond's Cattle Comfort cTmLi'hui^Tiy'ti'^l'"

Hammond's

Paint and Slu^
Shot Works

PAINTS, OILS, GLASS AND CHEMI-
CALS, PAPER AND LAMP FIXINGS

N. E. Corner Lon^ Dock

Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.

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I The Rural New Yorker

T^HEY say it increases the happiness
of life on the farm, and helps pay off
the mortgage. It keeps them in touch
with practical and scientific men all
over the country, who are making a
study of farm problems and conditions-
It brings weekly to their fireside the prod-
ucts of the brightest minds engaged in
agricultural development. It will do all
this for 3^ou and it will cost you only

$1^° a year

Would you like a. free
Sample Copy ?

i You will appreciate its value when you see it. =

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TELEPHONE, 782 CORTLANDT

J. S. BIESECKER

DEALER IN

Dairy and Creamery Supplies

Milk Bottles a Specialty

59 Murray Street, New York

The Tubular, the ''Right Now"
Cream Separator

Look at the position of the Supply Tank. There are no
troublesome oil cups. It requires from one-third to one-half less
power to operate it than any other separator on the market.

Milk Bottles of all
Kinds

Headquarters for
Sharpies
Tubular Cream
Separators
Harvd and Power
SmsLll and Large
Capacity
Send for catalogue of full information

A full line for the Dairy, Creamery and Cheese Factory

Partial List of Principal Articles

Milk Bottles, Milk Bottle Fillers, Milk Bottle Boxes, Milk Bottle Brushes, Milk Bottle Gaps, Milk Bottle

Carriers, Butter Jars, Butter Workers, Butter Printers, Butter Shipping Boxes, Milk Cans, Milk

Can Tubs, Milk Can Brushes, Churns of all kinds. Creameries, Cream Vats, Scales,

Separators, Milk Testing Instruments, Thermometers and Lactometers, Strainers,

Dippers, Ladles, Aerators, Lanterns, Horse Brushes, Gurry Combs,

Account Books, Rennet Extract, Butter Color, Milk Color,

Cheese Color, Babcock Milk Tester, Perline and other

Soap Powders, Soap Scraps, Washing Soda,

Eureka Egg Crates, Preservaline

EVERYTHING FOR THE PURVEYING AND PRODUCTION OF MILK AND BUTTER

175

Proper Food for
the Baby

is of Utmost Importance.

BORDEN'S

Eagle Brand

Condensed

Milk

Stands without a Peer.

Send for

" Baby's Biography.''

Borden's Condensed Milk Company

" Leaders of Quality "

Established 1857. New York.

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Feeding the Army

HE President has called out 125,000 volunteers, and
as soon as these men enlist, they must be fed,
clothed and cared for by the United States. It is
a big task to feed so many men. To cook their rations
in one utensil, for one day, would require a frying pan
learly a mile wide, while to make the cofifee for this
number, would require a pot as big as the average three-
■^tory house. Six and one-half tons of sugar and two
thousand cans of condensed milk would be needed every
day for an army of 100,000 men, who would also con-
sume seventy-five thousand pounds of bacon or corned
beef, fifteen thousand pounds of beans, two thousand
gallons of molasses, five hundred gallons of vinegar, four
pounds of salt, and two hundred and fifty pounds of
black pepper.

The minimum cost for the simplest form of rations
f(.)r this army would be $22,000 a day. As long as the
troops are in the United States, or in easy communica-
tion with the United States, they will be issued some of
what, from an army point of view, are considered as luxuries, including fresh meat and canned
goods, at a slightly increased expense. Where the troops are liable to be completely cut off from the
base of supplies, they will be furnished with more condensed foods.

The introduction of condensed and canned fojds has brought about the greatest improvement in
the condition of the soldier in active service, and soldiers owe a debt, of gratitude to a Texas State
Surveyor, who, in 1852, invented a meat biscuit, the first condensed food ever made in the United
States. This man was Gail Borden, who had but then recently laid out the city of Galveston, and
while surveying in the vast and almost unpopulated territory of Texas, he learned the necessity of
possessing some portable, condensed form of food. On leaving Texas, the inventor settled in New
York State, and turning his attention to milk, he perfected a process of condensing it, which is now in
use throughout the world. Gail Borden was born at Norwich, New York, November 6, 1801, and
died at Harveys Creek, Texas, January 11, 1874.

The first great impetus given to the use of his condensed milk, to which he gave the name of
"Eagle Brand," was furnished by the demand for supplies for the armies of the United States,
during the Civil War, and through the occasional capture of the United States supply jtrains. the
''Eagle Brand" condensed milk became widely known to the soldiers on both sides. Now no army
supply train is considered complete without its quota of "Eagle Brand" condensed milk and Eagle
Brand Condensed Coffee, and since the health and comfort of the soldiers are of prime importance m
war, Gail Borden has rendered a greater service by his invention of condensed food and condensed
milk than have many of the generals whose names are prominent in military history.

We print herewith a portrait of Gail Borden, whose rugged features indicate the originality, energy
and tenacity which were characteristic of the man and which enabled him to surmount innumerable
mechanical difficulties in perfecting the invention which has proven such a boon to soldiers, sailors,
miners, travelers and humanity in general, not torgetting the many thousands of babies which have

been raised to vigorous health on the "Eagle Brand" Condensed Milk.

B. T. N.

177

The Famous Trunk Line Route

Passing as it does a^ong the West Shore of the Hudson River
and through the Picturesque Mohawk Valley is the popular

West Shore Railroad

The only All-Rail Route and
Through Parlor Car Line to
and from the

Catskill Mountains

Special Trains, Parlor Cars
attached, are run during the
summer season between New
York and New Paltz, via the

WallkiU Valley Railroad

for

Lake Mohonk

Parlor Cars

between

NEW YORK,

PHILADELPHIA

and ONEONTA

without change

also between Washington, Bal-
timore, Philadelphia, Long
Branch, Point Pleasant, New
York, Faratoga and Lake George

FAST TRAINS WITH ELEGANT PARLOR AND SLEEPING CARS

Between New York, Boston, Newburgh, Kingston, Catskill,
Albany, Saratoga, Montreal, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester,
Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, and St.
Louis without change.

For Tickets, Time-tables and ftiU information, apply to any Ticket Agent

of the West Shore Railroad, or address

C. E. LAMBERT

General Passenger Agent

Grand Central Station, New Ycrk.

W. S. RANDOLPH

General Agent

Union Staiion, Albany, N. Y.

178

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MIDDLETOWN, N, Y,

Orange Co, Fair.

1906 -See page 13.

179

HUDSON RIVER BY DAYLIGHT

The Most Charming Inland Water Trip on the American Continent

The "New York/' "Albany"and "Hendrick Hudson"

Palace Steamers

OF THE

HUDSON RIVER DAY LINE

Direct Con-
nection at
Ne\vburo;h
^vith the
•Orange
County Trac-
tion Co,
Railway for
Orange Laice,
Walden, etc.

A trip on one of these
famous steamers on the
noblest stream in the
country offers rare at-
tractions. They are
fitted up in the most
elegant style, exclu-
sively for passengers.

1907

TIME-TABLE

Daily, except Sundays

1907

NORTH BOU>>D A M.

i~oo

Brooklyn by Annex

New York:

Desbrosses St. .

W. 42d St., N R.

W. 129th St. N. R
Yonkers
West Point .

Newburgh .
Poughkeepsie
Kingston Point
Catskill . .
Hudson .
Albany. Hamilton St

» 40
9 00

9 20

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IT. 50

P M
12. 2i
I. 15
2. ID

3 '5

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6. 10

SOUTH BOUND

A. M.

Albany Hamilton St. . 8.30

Hudson 10.40

Catskill II 00

p. M.
Kingston Point . . . 12.25
Poughkeepsie .... 1.20

Newburgh 2.15

West Point .... 2.50

Yonkers 4.30

New York:

W i2Qth St., N. R. , 5.10
W. 42dSt. N. R. . . 5.30
Desbrosses St. . . 6.00

Br loklyn. by Annex

6.20

The Attractive
Route for Sum-
mer Travel to
and from the
Catskill Moun-
tains, Hotel
Champlain and
the North, Ni-
agara Falls and
the West, the
Thousand Isl-
ands and the St.
Lawrence River

Their great speed, fine
orchestras, spacious sa-
loons, private parlors
and luxurious accom-
modations in every re-
spect, render them un-
excelled. Send 6 cents
in stamps for "Sum-
mer Excursion Book."

During the Summer Season direct connection will be made at West 42d Street Pier, New York

City, with the Central Railroad of New Jersey (Sandy Hook Boats) thus affording

a delightful and easy route to the seashore resorts on the New Jersey coast.

GENERAL OFFICE

DESBROSSES STREET PIER, NEW YORK CITY

F, B. HIBBARD. G-neral Passenger AgenI

E. E. OLCOTT, General Manager

180

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T. S. MARVEL

Ship Building Company

The Launching of the Hendrick Hudson

Builders of

IRON OR WOOD VESSELS,
ENGINES, BOILERS, Etc.

Larde Marine Railway and excellent facilities for building
and repairing vessels of every description

Newbur^h, New York

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A Marvelous Find !

Springs of Great ]\Iedicinal Pro-
perties HAVE LiEEX Discovered and
WILL GIVE TO MOUNT BEACON
A Prestige never before attained.

Water for drinking i)iirposes is snp-
])lie(l from tliese perpetual springs dis-
covered on the side of the mountain ; this
water apparently comes from some great
storage reservoir situated deep in the
heart of the mountain, and is cool, spark-
ling and pure. Analysts have declarea
it the superior to many and the equal to
anv of the waters from well-known
springs now on the market and so popu-
lar with the ])ul)lic.

The Top of the Mountain is laid out
as a ])ark with ]:)aths and walks leading
to the dilTerent points, a large Casino
and summer pavilions, and seats in
nooks at resting j^laces. However, the
arrangement of nature is left undis-
turbed as much as possible.

This is an ideal spot for a summer cottage
or for camping parties. Desirable sites for
cottages or camping may be obtained on
reasonable terms by application to the man-
ager. There are also desirable lots for sum-
mer cottages for sale at the base of the
mountain near the Incline station.

Persons afflicted with asthma, hay
fever, or bronchial troubles find reliet
while on the mountains.

This is just the place for picnic par-
ties. A large rustic pavilion has been
provided, with seats and tables, especi-
ally for such parties.

Lodges, Societies, etc., are invited to
come here for a field day.

Special rates furnished excursion par-
ties. See page 99.

MUL'Xl

\CUX .MUX L -ME XT

Ertctfd l>y the- Dau.yhtcTs of tlie Revolution

Oil the eastern crest stands a nwniDnent erected
h\ tlic Daii:^liters af the American Revolution, in
C(>nuncniorati()n of the biirninfi of beacon fires dur-
/'«,tf the occupation of Nezc York by the British, to
notify JVashington and his officers of the movement
of the enemy. The road has been in successful oper-
ation since May 30, 1902, carrying thousands of
people ti> the heights of this interesting and grand
aid mountain.

182

MOUNT BEACON ^he new mountain resort

^^ -^ ^ FISHKILL - ON - THE - HUDSON, NEW YORK

God Planted them;
, ' Behold how firm they stand!

Rock-ribbed, tree-clothed and zvrapped in purple haze
Unmoved through an inftnitude of days. — M. A. Kniveton.

This historic moun-
tain, which has lately
been fitted up as a
summer resort, is sit-
uated on the east bank
of the Hudson River,
fifty-nine miles from
New York Cit}-, and
directl}' opposite New-
burgh. The beautiful
villages of Fishkill
Ivanding and Mattea-
wan nestle at its base.
An extended view is
also obtained of thirty
miles of the Hudson
River, from the High-
lands on the south,
with the broad ex-
panse of Newburgh
Bay, the City of New-
burgh Orange Lake
and the Shawangunk
^Mountains in the west,
while to the north can
be seen the Pough-
keepsie Bridge with
the Catskill and Adi-
rondack Mountains in
the distance.

The summit o f
Mount Beacon is
reached by the Mount
Beacon Incline Rail-
way, steepest incline
in the world. The road is owned and operated by the Mount-Beacon-on-the-Hudson Association, and was
opened to the public May 30, 1902, carrying more than 60,000 people the first season.

The Ride up the Mountain for the first time is a novel experience. As the car moves rapidly
and steadily up the incline, the lower landscape seems to be falling away and unrolling and spread-
ing out to the view in one beautiful picture framed in the horizon.

The View from the Summit is beautiful and varied. Tourists who have traveled in this and
other countries are delighted with the scenery and prospect from Mount Beacon. While in sublimity
and grandeur not equal to that of the great mountain ranges of the West, yet as an expansive, tran-
quil picture of mountain, valley and river partly subdued by man. it is unexcelled.

The Casino has spacious balconies on all sides, a roof observatory supplied with powerful teles-
copes and searchlight. The cool and spacious hall is open for dancing parties each afternoon and
evening (Sundays excepted), good music being furnished for that purpose. It has a well-equipped
dining-room and also a quick lunch counter, where patrons are served with meals and lunches from
9 a. m. to 10 p. m. No bar is maintained or allowed upon the premises, but persons desiring wines
or other drinks served with meals in the dining-room are accommodated. Mr. Harry George, who
has had large experience in catering to the public, will have charge of the Casino.

HOW TO GET THERE.— The New York Central & Hudson R. R. R., the Newburgh, Dutchess
& Connecticut Railroad, and the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, make connections at
Matteawan and Fishkill Landing. The West Shore Railroad, the Erie Railroad, the Ontario and
Western Railroad, and the Poughkeepsie & Eastern Railroad, make connections at Newburgh. New-
burgh is connected with Fishkill by Ferry; and the Trolley line connects the Incline with the Ferry
and all railroad lines and steamers at Long Wharf, Fishkill Landing.

Write for terms for excursions or private parties to H. W, GEORGE, General Manager, Mattea-
wan, N. Y. See page gg. TAKE RED FLAG CARS FOR MOUNT BEACON,

INCLINE RAILWAY

183

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Eyesight Specialist

HOURS
8 a. m. to 6 p. m. every week day

Consultation tree

Where you can get the best results
._ for the least money

OFFICE
%f 286 Main St., Poughkeepsie, N. Y

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WILLIAM C. EWING

SUCCESSOR TO EDWIN KNAPP

PRACTICAL

HORSESHOER AND
GENERAL JOBBER

Particular Attention
Paid to Interfering
and Tender Feet

DEALER IN

FACTORY WAGONS

AND

WAGONS TO ORDER

PAINTS AND OILS
CARRIAGE PAINTING

Using Only Best Materials and
Workmanship a Specialty

West Coldenham

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184

The historic

Russell House

E. A. BROWN

PROPRIETOR

James St., opposite
King St.

Only a memory,
but from its ashes wilJ
arise a perfectly
equipped, modern
building,which will be
ready for occupancy
in the near future.

Walden and Its Environs

VOLUME ONE

AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR AN ABSENT FRIEND

J50 pages; embellished throtjghout with a wealth of high class half-tone engravings, letter-
ed in old gold. A glance through this charming volume will show that the purpose of its
publication is to perpetuate scenes, incidents and traditions appertaining to "Walden and its
environs. Price: $ J. 00.

WALLKILL VALLEY PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION, WALDEN, N. Y.

185

1609 IN PREPARATION 1907

HISTORY OF ORANGE COUNTY

NEW YORK
By RUSSEL HEADLEY and a Corps of Special Contributors

The work is based upon a careful study of every available authority, and its purpose is to present in a thorough
and concise manner all the leading important factors w^hich have contributed to the growth and prosperity of the
county ; including a description of its aboriginal occupants, a narrative of its discovery and settlement ; stirring
scenes within its borders during the Revolutionary period; its hamlets, villages and cities; together with an
historical account of its schjols, churches, societies, industries, farms, banks, newspapers, etc.

The Following is a Partial List of the Special Contributors:
General Church History, Rev. Francis Washburn ; Educational Institutions, John M. Dolph ; Medical History,
Dr. John T. Howell; Free Masonry, Charles H. Halstead ; Agricultural Society, David A. Morrison; Wallkill
Valley Farmers' Association, William C. Hart.

SPECIAL TOWN HISTORIES
Blooming-Grove, Benjamin C. Sears ; Cornwall, Miss E. M. V. McLean ; Chester, Frank Durland ; Goshen,
George T. Gregg ; Hamptonburgh, Mrs. Margaret Crawford Jackson ; Monroe, M. N. Kane; Montgomery,
David A. Morrison ; New Windsor, Dr. C. A. Gorse ; Warwick, F. V. Sanford, Writers for other towns will
be selected as the work progresses

The bjok will have from 700 to 900 pages, royal octavo; handsomely bound in morocco back and corners
and English muslin sides ; illustrated with fine engravings. The edition de luxe is limited to 400 copies.

Address communications to W.J. Van Deusen, Business Manager, P. O. Box 153, Newburgh, N. Y.

KANE'S

I EAT THERE

Restaurant

39 Golden St. Newburgh, N. Y.

Regular Meals or Luncheon

Always a Good Cup of Coffee or Tea
Oysters in Every Style

1 DON'T

ELTING HARP

f^eal Estate Broker

New Paltz, N. Y.

Over 150 Farms, Country Cottages and Building Sites

for sale, located through the Historic Wallkill and

Hudson River districts.

Send for Catalogue, Mailed Free

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i THE NEW YORK HIPPODROME

i SIXTH AVENUE AND FORTY-THIRD STREET

A VISIT to the City of New York is incomplete without a visit to this vast palace of
■^"^ amusement. Since its opening four million persons have viewed the Hippodrome
shows. Since the present entertainment had us premier the crowds have come in volume
which packed the great playhouse twice daily, including the most illustrious people of the
continent. To residents of our beautiful valleys, towns and cities, with almi^st hourly serv-
ice over our railroads, and iourneying over the queenly Hudson, a rare opportunity is offered
tor the formation of family panies and larger number of excursionists, to v'sit the shopping

districts of this great city, and
include an afternoon or even-
ing at the largest playhouse

in the world, where one sits
entranced by the beauty, mag-
nitude and grandeur of this
vast audience room, while
listening to the melody of the
vast number of instruments in
the music program.

The Hippodrome's per-
formances appeal not alone
to one class, or to one's sense
of enjoyment, the eye and
ear at once are charmed, and
the utmost reaches of imagi-
nation are realized in their
various features. In their
spectacular scenes, in magnif-
icence of costuming, in gor-
geousness of scenic environ-
ment, and in the vast number
of people engaged, the Hip-
podrome's performances sur-
pass every previous achieve-
ment of stage craft.

Erected at a cost of $3 000,000, the New York Hippodrome is 200 feet long on
Sixth Avenue, occupying the ertire block. Built entirely of brick, marble, and steel, it
stands i 10 feet hijh in the rear and 72 feet high in front, with two electrical towers abutting
from either corner which rises to a height of 120 feet above the sidewalk. In its capacious
interior 5,200 persons find comfortab'e accommodations.

In the formanon of your plans for the season do not fail to include a visit to this wonder
of the wonde ful places of amusement.

THE NEW YORK HIPPODROME

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HOUSE

W. C. TAMNEY, Prop.

NEW PALTZ, N. Y.

BOARD
By the Day or Week

Hotel Heated by Hot
Water System. Fine
Li\ery and Exchange
Stables .Attached. Pas-
sengers Conveyed to
Lake Mohonk or Lake
Minne«aska on short
notice.

Rates Reasonable

Long Distance Telephone

74 Broadway, Newburgh
H. R. Phone 377-R

Restaurant

Branch: 105 Broadway, Newburgh
H. R. Phone 709-J

Catering for Balls, Parties, Weddings, Etc.
We Buy, Sell and Furnish Lunch Wagons, Restaurants, Etc.

188

The Hotel that is Like Home

MORGAN HOUSE

Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

The Finest Grill Room on the Hudson

OPEN FROM 7 A. M. TO 12 P. M. a la Carte

Luncheon from 12 li 2:30

Dinner from 6 lo 8

189

THE EAGLE HOTEL

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MAIN AND WALNUT STREETS

J. W. SCHULTZ, Proprietor
Headquarters for Commercial Men

First-class accommodation for perma-
nent or transient guests. This house
has recently been refitted and refur-
nished; large airy rooms, electric lights,
steam heat and improved sanitary con-
veniences. Free 'bus to and from the
Wallkill Valley Railroad.

Table Unexcelled

A GOOD LIVERY ATTACHED

WALDEN, N. Y.

NATIONAL HOUSE

J. A. TERRY.

Proprietor.

MONTGOMERY,
N. Y.

Situated in the heart or

the Valley of the

Wallkill.

Excellent Cuisine and
Service.

Board bv the Dav or
Week.

Historic Surroundings, De-
lightful Drives, Boating
and Fishing Unsurpassed.
A Restful Abode for City
Guests during Vacation
Days. Large and Com-
modious House for the En-
tertainment of Parties.

190

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RHGULAR AUCTION EVERY THURSDAY AT i P. M. tt

Horses, Wagons, Harness, Blankets, Whips, Furniture
and everything that is salable. Correspondence solicited. +•
Satisfaction guaranteed. Horses, Wagons, Harness, Sleighs
new and second-hand, at private sale.

Public Sheds a Specialty

BRUSH & McLean

Newburgh, N. Y.

WM. F. BRUSH

Auctioneer and Appraiser

Sales taken in any part of the country on percentage or by the day

Antique and Modern Furniture Bought and Sold

WRITE AND 1 WILL CALL

WM. F. BRUSH

9 and 11 Johnston Street, Newburgh, New York

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DIRECTORS

ONE YEAR

Elected 1904 Expires 1907

Philip Hasbrouck. Walden
John K. Brown, Coldenham
W. S. Hartshorn, Plattekiil
Lewis M. Borden, Wall kill
Cyrus A. Bowne, Walden
Robert B. Crowell, Wallkill
E. B. DuBois. Wallkill
Anson J. Fowler, Walden

TWO YEARS

Ejected 1903 Ejcpires

P. E. Hawkins, Coldenham

John D. Mould, Montgomery

Adam Wiley. Wallkill

J. M Hawkins, Montgomery

William C. Hart, Walden

W. H. Hallock, Washingtonville

Elting Harp, New Paltz

John Ahrens, Waldep

1908

THREE YEARS

Elected 1906 ' Expires 1909

William H. Dunn, St. Andrews
Isaiah W. Decker, Walden
John H. Reid, Walden
Charles Wells, Goshen
Charles D. Wait, Montgomery
Henry S. Seeley, St. Andrews
Samuel V. Schoonmaker, Newburgh
Wm. T. Snider, Walden

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE ART SOUVENIRS

1894 — Borden's Home Farm.

I 895 — Historical.

1896 — Tributary Streams of the Wallkill.

1897 — Indian Localities and Hostilities.

1898 — Battle of Minisink.

1899 — Churches of the Wallkill \"alley.

1900 — Beautiful Landscape Views.

1 90 1 — The Walkill Valley at Gettysburgh,
Orange County Agricultural Society,
Mountain Drives of Mohonk.

1902— Through the Valley of the Wallkill,
profusely illustrated.

1903 — Companion Volume of 1902.

1904 — Gems from the Hudson. Famous
Horses of Orange County.

1905 — The Hudson & Wallkill Rivers. City
of Middletown. In Art and Story.

1906 — Lake Mohonk, profusely Illustrated.
Orange Blossoms and guests at Gettys-
burgh. Walden in Profile. The Cats-
kills and Queenly Hudson.

-Mohonk Snowbound. Historical
Sketch Wallkill Valley Farmers' Asso-
ciation, Illustrated.

1907-

Any volume, 25 cents. The entire set, 1894 1907, for $2. 50, representing more
than one thousand views, with pen pictures describing the beauty and the utility,
the glory and the grandeur, of the localities. Only a few complete issues remain

. . . ADDRESS . . .

Wallkill Valley Farmers' Association

WALDEN, NEW YORK

Wallkill Valley
Farmers' Association

Nineteen Hundred and Seven

OFFICERS

ISAIAH W. DECKER, President JOHN K. BROWN, Vice-President

WILLIAM C. HART, Secretary ANSON J. FOWLER, Treasurer

ADAM WILEY, General Superintendent

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cHf'wburgh Planing
cMill Company

Successors to
THOMAS SHAW'S SONS

PLANING, TURNING

SCROLL SAWING

and CARVING

Doors, Sash, Blinds and Window Frames to
Order. Mouldinors, Stair Rails, Newels and
Balusters on hand or to order. Corner and
Base Blocks in any form

Mantels and Cabinets
Screens, Grills, Etc.

Ash, Walnut and Pine Ceilino; and Wain-
scoting. Yellow and North Carolina Pine,
Maple, Cypress, Sycamore and Quartered

Oak Casing

AH Work Kiln Dried
Church Work a Specialty

TELEPHONE CONNECTION

Corner of South William and Johnes Streets

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NIGHT closes the tired eyes and brings sleep
to restless ones. The morning brings re-
newed strength and vigor for the work of
another day. But how of those to whom the
restless days are followed by restless nights and
broken sleep brings no refreshing awakening?
Scott's Emulsion does for sick people what
night does for well people. It gives refreshment
and strength because it supplies the body with
just the food it needs, the food to make rich
blood, healthy nerves and sound digestion.

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