Youngstown Times, 1909-07-31

              YOUNGSTOWN TIMES. Devoted to tne Interests of the Village of Youngstown and the Town of Porter. VOL. 11. No. 47 YOUNGSTOWN, N. Y., SATURDAY, JULY 31, 1909. Local Items. "W'l.l'KM.l-llX.l'ltM.l'DMH'liMir-liMW'l.ltxM.f •><><,|<Wl.r>||>> Evening worship at St. John's church next Sunday at 7:45. ■—-»#*■ — Mr. and Mrs. John McCartin have moved into Mrs. Lloyd's house on Jackson street. ■■»»■ . The guests of the Eldorado Hotel were given a delightful dance Friday night by Mrs. Steele. .••»  Mr. and Mrs. John Col bath will occupy T. E. Ellis' house on Jackson street after August Ist. <»> The Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Jennie Hall. ««•».—■  I. A. Lloyd is adding much to the appearance of his place of business by the application of new paint. ■«•»  The Sisters of the Villa St. Vincent are building a cottage on thegrounds opposite the Villa for the accomodation of guests. .*•».—, _ Rifle competition closed this we< the medals being awarded Tuest' 3 and the competitors returning h' during the week. _-««*.  Eldorado Hotel gave a chafing-dish party Saturday night followed by &n impromptu dance. <»» The annual meeting of the W. C. T. TJ. for the election of officers will meet in the Methodist church on Monday, August 2nd. at 3 p. m. ***•  The Y. P. S. C. E. will give an ice cream social Friday evening, August 6th, at the home of Mrs. Elwin Carter. Conveyances will leave the postoffice at 7-30 p. m. for all who wish to go. Music. ——.—«•»-__—___ Elias Brothers' employes of Buffalo, are booked for a picnic at Fort Niagara Beach Saturday, July 31st; August Ist, Sengerburs of Buffalo, and on August 4th, the Crescent Lodge of I. O. C\ F. of Buffalo. ■>«>•  Fred T. Lee who is employed by J. C. Duncan on the Rumsey place had the misfortuue Wednesday to catch his fore finger in a cutting box, severing the tendons and making an ugly wound. The finger was dressed by Dr. Falkner. -»•»-  Presbyterian notes: Morning service, sermon, "Sinning against the Holy Spirit."—Sunday school, Close of Paul's Second Journey.—Senior C. E., Lessons from the Acts of theApostles.—Evening worship, "A Touch ot Faith."—Prayer meeting, "Heavenly Treasure." -«•» 1— The third game in the series of baseball was played last Saturday at Fort Niagara between the Umptyeights and the K. O.K. A. It was the best played game thus far and was won by the K. O. K. A., the score being 13 to 7. The next game is August, 21st, while the second Field day will come off on August 7th at the Fort grounds. <■» District Deputy Reilley and staff of Middleport, installed the newly elected officers of Fort Niagara Lodge I. 0. 0. F. at the lodge rooms on Wednesday evening. After this meeting special cars conveyed the mem'KM.l'l>'t.r<W't.l<W>l.l<W>l.J<W>t.MW't.l>W><.|-|<H.l>|<>t.■'■<>)mem'KM.l'l>'t.r<W't.l<W>l.l<W>l.J<W>t.MW't.l>W><.|-|<H.l>|<>t.■'■<>)bers and their guests to Fort Niagara Beach, where C. J. Pilkey served a fish and game supper and proved timeelf a royal entertainer. ««»-  A delightful function at the Eldorado Hotel Monda.y afternoon was the bridge giyen by Mrs. Frank Barton, of Detroit, in honor of Mrs. Kobert Shield and Mrs. Wayne Frye of Detroit, Mich. Many ladies of the town were present as well as the guests of the hotel. Attractive favors in the form of sunflower fans were received by everyone. High score was made by Mrs. Thomas, one of the army matrons staying at the hotel, who won the first prize of a handsome handpainted puff-box, the honor prize went to Mrs. H. B. Eaton of Youngtown, and the third to Mrs. Bowman, another delightful army matron. -»♦»-  A. H. Dutton returned home from his trip on Wednesday. He went over the Canadian Pacific R. R. to Vancouvers, thence by boat to Seattle, Wash., where he spent a week at the exposition ; he then took a shin down the Pacific to San Francisco where he visited a brother, from there he went up the coast to Portland by cific to Yellowstone Park where he spent a week, then to Chicago, across Lake Michigan to Holland, Mich.,, where he again visited relatives and from there to Youngstown by the way of Toronto. Mr. Dutton brought with him many souvenirs of his trip which are of much interest, including curios from Chinatown and California products. . Slender of Fort Niagara Commemorated Appropriate Addresses Given on Old Fort Grounds. The Niagara Frontier Landmarks Association commemorated the 150 th anniversary of the surrender of Fort Niagara on last Saturday. The surrender of the post by the French to the British took place on July 25th, 1759. The members of the association take an active interest in the Frontier History. By placing permanent tablets, by commemorating events of such importance as the above,and the publication of valuable historical matter, they are striving to arouse the public to share their interest in the history of the Frontier. Arriving in Lewiston at 12 o'clock, from Buffalo the party boarded the steamer Ongiara. On their way to the Fort a stop was made at the beautiful summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Letchworth, where a reception was tendered the members of the association. Proceeding to the Old Fort grounds the following program was carried out in front of the Castle: Invocation—Dr. J. A. Regester. Old Fort Niagara—F. H. Severance. Fort Niagara in Later Years—Peter A. Porter. Fort Niagara—lts Romance—H. R. Howland. Benediction—Dr. J. A. Regester. The speakers whom the society presented to deliver the principal addresses ot the day are recognized authorities on the Frontier History. Their writings are interesting and so valuable that anyone desiring to acquaint himself with the history of the Frontier will find it impossible to do so without consulting the works of Messrs Porter and Severance. Their addresses therefore abounded, in historical research and were enjoyed by the large audience present. In bis "Old Trai's", Mr. Severance tells us that the "real significance of that period was even less in its military than in its commercial aspect. During the first century or more of its existence the possession of Niagara was coveted for tl-f sake of the fur trade which it controlled." Theetrife that was waged tor thecontrolof this trade is well illustrated by him: "I cannot betterttehlh the story of that hundred years in less than a hundred words, than to symbolize Fort Niagara as a beaver skin, held by an Indian, a Frenchman, and a Dutchman, each of the three trying to pull it away from the others (the poor Dutchman being early bowled over in the scuffle) and each European equally eager to placate the Indian with fine words, with prayTTs or with brandy, or to stick a knife into his white brother's back." Without interruption this strife was waged for years, beginning when the Frenchman obtained his first hold on the "beaver-skin" In 1720 Joncaire was a prominent figure in the Niagflra region and gained for France this important position. Although an intimate friend of the Senecas they were sufficiently farsighted to see rhaiany such privilege wor' hfi an entering wfdgtf which eventually would be driv3n home and cause the loss of their possessions. Though their broad acres were unproductive, the Senecas desired their possession, because, as one ot their orators exclaimed at a later date, "observe the difference between the estimation hi which a Seneca and an Oneida is held. We are courted, V7hile theOneidasare considered a degraded people, fit only to make brooms and baskets! Why this difference? It is because tbeSenecas are known as the proprietors of a broad domaiu, while the Oneidas are cooped up in a narrow space." Reluctantly, therefore, they granted the request of Joncaire. Scarcely had the French gained this coveted privilege of establishing a a trading post when the eyes of the British wereopened,totheimportance of the location. Once aroused they never ceased their efforts until their ambitious dream was realized and Johnson firmly entrenched within the walls of which Severance tells ub in his interesting story of Joncaire in records of the Buffalo Historical Society: "Vandreuil conceived the project of it: Longueiul the younger and Joncaire gained the uncertain consent of the Five Nations for its erection; and Gaspard Chaussegros de Lery, the king's chief engineer in Canada determined its exact location and superintended its construction,"such is a brief description of the place thatfor forty years was the center of French activity and British cupidity; the downfall of the one and gratification of the other being accomplished in the campaign of 1759. It was during this year that the illustrious William Pitt conceiyed the grand scheme of the conquest of Canada and of tickling the ears of the savage on the Niagara Frontier with "the morning drum-beat of England's soldiers." His designs were accomplished by the expeditions of Amherst gainst Ticonderoga, Wolfe against Quebec and Prideaux against Niagara. Each expedition was successful and when Quebec surrendered soon after the fall of Niagara, the campaigncampaign conceived by Pitt was/>oncluded and the French power existjea only in memcry. General John Prideaux had charge of the expedition against Niagara. In the Documentary History it is stated that he was appointed Captain of the 3rd Foot Guards on the 24th of February, 1748, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the army. He received the commission of Colonel of the 55th regiment of the Foot on the 28th of October, 1758 and Brigadier- General May, 1759. He was killed in the trenches at the siege of Fort Ni agara, on the evening of the 19th of July, 1759 by an accident, the gunner inconsiderately firing as the General was passing. The shell burst as soon as it had passed the mouth of the cohorn, and a large piece of it struck him on the side of the head. In the private diary of Johnson, which is given in full in his life by Stone, Johnson tells us he buried Prideaux in the chapel on the 28th. As the location of the chapel has never been determined, the grave of this famous General is still unmarked. Sir William Johnson succeeded to the command and pushed to a successful issue the plan of battle outlined by Prideaux. Puchot was the opposing general. He was at Niagara on different occasions engaged in reconstructing the buildings and strengthening the fortifications. He finally returned to assume command on April 30th, 1859. He writes that the garrison at this time consisted of 149 regul'jr«. 183_ merjjof rolon^aj^companies, 133 militia and 21 cannonierwf Ot may be imagined that there were many Indians also within the Fort as it was capable of accommodating 1,000 mpn. Puchot's loss was evidently not very large. His journal states that 340 men capable of bearingarmssurrendered, while Johnson's diary places the number at 607 men and 11 officers. The men and officers were sent to England by way of New York; the women and childien and one priest were escorted to Oswego. Another priest, Father Claude Virot, was killed during the engagement. And with the defeat of Puchot, the power of France passed from the Frontier; "the lily-strewn standard of Louis" was hauled down and in its place floated the triple cross of Britian.Obituary. WILLIAM. E. KING. Died, on Tuesday, July 21st, Wra. E. King, formerly of Youngstowu, late of Los Angeles, Cal., at the home of bis sister, Mrs. W. B. McLaughlin, of McKoon avenue, Niagara Falls. Funeral was held from her home on Friday at 4 p. m., Rev. Prewitt officiating. Burial at Riverdale cemetery. Mr. King was 49 years of age, and had liyed all his life in Youngstown, where he was in business for nearly twenty years. About two years ago he sold out his business and went to Pueblo, Col., and later to Los Angeles. Cal., for the benefit of his health. He returned to the home of his sister at Niagara Falls, nine weeks before his death. Mr. King is survived by a wife and four children, Charles, Roy, Cecil and Gladys; three sisters, Mrs. W. B. McLaughlin, Mrs. D. Burket, of Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Hanleyof Denver, Col. Unclaimed Letters. Following is the list of letters remaining unclaimed at Youngstown July 26th: Peter B. Karar, Mrs. Emma Wilson. Fourth class: D. A. Wallace. PERSONALS. Miss Edith Ayer is visiting friends in Buffalo this week. Miss Mary Few is spending the week with friends in Wilson. Rev. Jay Badgley of Fredonia, spent Friday with his father, Joseph Badgley. Miss Annie Pollock, of Toronto, is spending two weeks with Mrs. Lizzie Galligher. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Barton, of Detroit, Mich., are spending some time in Youngstown. Mrs. Wm. Marshall spent two days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bogart in Toronto. Miss Florence Hill of Rochester, is spending a week here as the guest of Miss Helen Walsh. Malcolm Clark and wife leave this week for Vancouver, B. C, where they will make their home. " Capt. Sorley who was stationed at Fort Niagara in 1902, called on old friends here Tuesday. Miss Lizzie Giles of Wilson, was a guest at the home of Mrs. Ella Few Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. J. B. Bayne of Hamilton, Ont., spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs. A. H. Duttou and family. Mr. and Mrs. Will Clapsattle of Niagara Falls, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Balmer. Brig. Gen. Tiernou and wife are spending the summer with Mr. and Mrs. John Tiernon, Jr., at Glen Eddy. Mre. Win. E. Kiug, of Los Angeles, \'ai , is spending several days this yMiss Millie Wagner'; of Niagara Fills, spent several days this week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Mc- Cartin. Mr. and Mrs. John Schwartz and family expect to 2:0 to DunkirK the first of next week to make that place their home. Miss Bessie Cowan of Lockport returned home Saturday after spending some time with Miss Edith Ayer of Kiver avenue. Mrs. Allen Bevier of Niagara Fallsi spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner. Mr. Bevier spent Sunday here and returned home with her. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Houpt and Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Barry of Buffalo, spent Saturday and Sunday the guests of C. R. Ayer and family on River avenue. Mrs. Charles L. Phillips and daughter Callie of Fort McKinley, have returned to Youngstown after three years' absence, to remain a month. Col. Phillips will arrive later. Capt. and Mrs. F. A. Barton and two children came from Ithaca this week to the home of Mrs. Wm. Wilkesou, where they will remain until August 10th, when they leave for Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Mrs. D. A. Parcells of Buffalo, spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Carl W. Hayes. Mrs. Hayes returned with her to Buffalo the last of the week for a visit, Mr. Hayes joining his family there the first of this week. Mrs. Chaplin and daughter, Miss Carrie Bullock of Youngstown who have been spending the past week at the Field cottage. Chautauqua, returned home Thursday. They have been attending the great musical events at that place. Mrs. D. M. Geddes and daughter, Ernestine. left Wednesday for Buckland, Mass., where they will spend the month of August with Mrs. Geddes, parents. Mrs. Blanchard of Mansfield, Ohio, who has been visiting at the manse, also left with Mrs. Geddes on Thursday, on her way to Troy, IN. Y., where she will visit friends.