PULTENEY Steuben County New York
NEWSPAPER TIDBITS

1813

Melancholy! - On Saturday the 22d ult. a log house belonging to Mr. Brace, in Pultney, Steuben county (N.Y.) was consumed by fire. Such was the fury of the Flames, that Mrs. Brace and an infance perished, not being able to get our of the house. Berkshire Reporter; August 12, 1813.

1820

The Bath Patriot of the 18th ult. contains an account of a distressing accident, which occurred in the town of Pulteney, Steuben county. Five men were passing through a piece of woods in a waggon during a violent wint, when a large walnut tree fell across the road and killed three of them, viz. Jeduthan Bigby, Esq. Mr. Jonathan Wales, and George Cooper, a lad about 16 years old. They were interred on the 16th, and followed to the grave by a concourse of about 500 people. Statesman. Schoharie Observer (Schoharie, NY) November 14, 1820; page 2.

1899

Pulteney.      Miss Annie May Retan is a guest of friends in Penn Yan.      The quarterly meeting of the M. E. Church will be held at the church next Sunday a.m. Love feast at 9:30, public service at 10:30, quarterly conference on Tuesday at 2 p.m., Aug 29th, at which all of the official members are requested to be present.      The first annual picnic of the Horton family was held at Roff's point, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Horton of Buffalo were the only out of town members of the family present. The party enjoyed a very pleasant time and decided to meet again next year.      The storms of Monday brought us some much needed rain, but it was accompanied by the much dreaded hail and terrific wind. The damage done by the hail is thought not to be severe, and did not extend north of this village, doing most damage between here and Gibson's landing. The fierce wind uprooted a number of apple trees in G. A. Wagener's orchard. Several fine maples and willow trees in the village were also torn up.      Prof. John Hathaway took a ride last Tuesday with Harry Rynders, and when near the Bedell place in South Pulteney, the carriage was upset by a too quick turning and John was caught in the rig and dragged by the frightened horses several rods before they were stopped. He sustained many severe cuts and bruises, but was fortunate to escape with life and limbs. John is able to be about now, but many bandages testify to the terrible accident through which he passed. The Hammondsport Herald (Hammondsport, NY) Wednesday, August 23, 1899; page 2, col. 2.

HOME