Miscellaneous, Bainbridge, NY in 1874

Something About Bainbridge

Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 22, 1874

 

Under this title a correspondent well known to us tells what he knows about Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in the Elmira Advertiser.  Hear him:

 

Bainbridge is a thriving village of about one thousand inhabitants, thirty-four miles east of Binghamton, on the line of the Albany & Susquehanna Railroad.  It is a good business point, has some manufacturing interests and a flourishing Academy.  Its beautiful public square, profusion of shade trees and substantial stone walks offer more than the usual attractions of villages of its size.  The country round about affords delightful drives and presents many beautiful landscape views, the woods and fields abound in small game, and the Susquehanna at this point is well stocked with fish.  The number of "city people" who spend the summer here is from year to year increasing.  Although located almost in the heart of that "sequestered" region which the A.&S.R.R. opened up, the fact that a newsboy perambulates the streets every morning shortly after eight o'clock, crying "Elmira Daily Advertiser, only five cents!" may be quoted as evidence that the place is not entirely isolated form the hum of the noisy busy world without.

 

This morning at about two o'clock the peaceful slumber of our citizens was broken in upon by the cry of fire!  The scene of conflagration proved to be the blacksmith shop of H.D. Brigham's extensive carriage manufactory on East Main street, which together with the work shops immediately adjoining, was soon destroyed.  The property is insured as follows:  Home, $1,000; Hanover, $1,000; Niagara, $1,500; Oswego and Onondaga, $500.  It is estimated that the loss will exceed the insurance.  The origin of the fire is a mystery.  C.M. Dodge lost a valuable set of tools, not insured, and a number workmen are thrown out of employment. 

 

Among the more noticeable improvements of the season is the remodeling of Editor Dodge's domicile, which in its new dress of paint, surrounded by ample and tastily arranged grounds, flower gardens, croquet grounds, a handsomely enclosed trout pond, etc., etc., is one of the most attractive country homes in the valley.

 

Hon. Henry A. Clark has just purchased an elegant carriage at the emporium of Smith & Blaisdell, Binghamton, and with his noted Washington bays presents a turnout much admired.

 

Real estate is low here.  A centrally located block, containing two large stores, two offices on the second floor, and other rooms for the accommodation of three families, through the failure of Asa J. Yale, is offered for sale at $2,800.

 

Large fresh blackberries are selling here at five cents per quart; eggs at eighteen cents per dozen; prime butter at thirty-two cents per pound, and new potatoes at seventy-five cents per bushel.

 

The country never presented a more charming appearance--fields robed in dark beautiful green--flowers peeping form their bed and quiet nook--roads hard and smooth, and a sky which seldom threatens or is otherwise than cheerful and inviting to the out of door pleasure seeker.  If you would be free from the

--"tramp

Of busy feet, the roll of wheels, the hum

Of passing tongues."

 

If you would see Nature in her happiest mood, this is the time to visit the country--Occasional, Bainbridge, August 18th, 1874