Miscellaneous
Items from Bainbridge, Chenango County, NY
Chenango Union, Mar. 8, 1883
New Building Project of Ireland & Williams
Bainbridge has few firms who are more alive to the interest and prosperity of the village than Messrs. Ireland & Williams. A few weeks ago they disposed of their grocery and business to H.J. Anderson, and immediately began looking around for a suitable site for building. They at last fixed upon the lot owned by Leroy Scott, on West Main street, adjoining the railroad, as the most desirable locality, and having purchased it will begin the erection of a large brick block at once. The new block will have a frontage on West Main street of thirty-two feet, and a depth of ninety feet. It will be three stories in height. The first floor will be made into stores, the second floor into rooms for families, and the third floor will consist of a spacious and well-fitted up hall--just what the village needs.
Accidental Poisoning
A very lucky escape from severe illness, if not death, occurred to the family of Rev. J.N. Lee, of this village, a few days since. During the recent illness of some members of the family, Mr. Lee purchased a bottle of aconite, and, after using, what was left was placed by him in what he supposed a safe place, upon the top shelf of a cupboard, as far back as was possible. While cleaning the cupboard, a few days ago, his oldest girl, Gertrude, discovered this seemingly innocent bottle, and supposing it ot be flavoring extract of some kind, placed it in easy reach. On Saturday last, Mr. and Mrs. Lee being away, Miss Gertrude set about the task of getting dinner, and made a pudding for the occasion, using the aconite as a flavoring. After partaking of the pudding, the three children were taken violently ill, and Dr. Copley being sent for, he immediately detected the poison and administering emetics, brought them from its influence. This is still another warning that people cannot be too careful in placing poisonous medicines out of harm's way. ---Republican
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