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2010 Issues
March 2009
Table of Contents
Sunday afternoon, March 7, 2010 2:00 PM
Presbyterian Church Hall , New Hartford, NY
Barbara Couture will present a program on “Historic Homes of New Hartford” . Featured will be the Eames Mansion, Hicks House, Morgan Butler Home and Jeffreys Mansion. The presentation will include videos and pictures of the exterior and interior of these homes.
THE JEFFREYS HOUSE
This is one of the houses that will be talked about at this March 7th meeting. Built in 1928 by Lee Jeffreys the house has been called a mansion and deservedly so. There will be a video of the inside and outside.
Don’t miss this meeting. It should prove to be a very interesting afternoon.
Many articles in this issue are taken from the book “Home School For Girls” by Annie HanChett Coddington. It is a book, well worth reading. Besides telling about the “Home School” it reveals the lives of members of the Toll family and their friends. Also a great deal is revealed about the Oneida Seminary, Temperance Movement and the Abolitionist Movement in New Hartford and Utica. Ms. Coddington browsed through Observer Dispatch microfilm for research.
A copy of the book is available at the Historical Society.
These are a few of the notices found while Ms. Coddington was researching the OD archives. They are in the book.
6/1/1877
“A rousing Temperance Meeting will be held in the Village Park, New Hartford next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Members of the Reform Temperance Club of Utica will speak.”
5/31/1878
“This evening at Carton Hall will be given an opportunity to see and hear that wonderful invention, Edison’s phonograph, or speaking machine. The curiosity regarding this invention is great and the hall will probably be filled at an early hour.”
2/8/1879
“Rev. J.B. Wicks, of Paris Hill will visit Calvary Church Sunday evening with four Indian young men, sons of noted chiefs, a Kiowa, a Comanche and two Cheyenne's captured in war, and now preparing themselves to be missionary teachers among their people in the Indian Territory. Rev. Mr. Wicks will give some account of their conversion from paganism and of the work for which he is training them.”
THEN AND NOW
1884
2010
Another historical home is the William’s house at 78 Genesee Street. Built in 1825 it was at one time a stage coach stop. Today it is occupied by the Foster Martin Advertising Company.
The top picture was taken by John Burton when he revisited New Hartford in the late 1800’s. His caption under the picture reads “Old Mrs. Williams and Tommy lived here. Next to the Stephen Child’s place.”
An interesting obituary from the Observer Dispatch of March 25th 1926.
WELL KNOWN AND HIGHLY ESTEEMED RESIDENT VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA AT 78.
DESCENDED FROM PURITANS
Charles S. Roberts, 78, one of the best known and most highly esteemed residents of this village, died Monday morning at his home, 1 Sanger Avenue, of pneumonia. He had been ill since Wednesday.
Charles Sedgwick Roberts was born at Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn., on September 17, 1884. He attended the public schools near his home and his education was supplemented at Dr. Gardiner’s private school in Connecticut. While there, he was a classmate of the late Prof. William R. Terett of Hamilton College. He lived on his father’s New England farm until he was 32 years of age, when he came to Oneida County to reside with his uncle, Hector W. Roberts of Lairdsville, and he remained there until his uncle’s death, in1892. Then he removed to New Hartford and purchased what is now known as the Eames property, where he resided until 1916, when he moved to 1 Sanger Ave. He was a retired farmer.
Mr. Roberts came of Puritan stock, his mother being able to trace her ancestry in two direct lines back to the Mayflower. His maternal grandfather was Judge Swan, an able and much respected New England jurist. Mr. Roberts was an excellent representative of an old American family and he had the sturdy, sterling characteristics to be expected of such ancestry. In politics he was a Republican Thoroughly upright and honest in every way, he commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He was devoted to his family and found there his happiest hours. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church here and for many years a trustee and its treasurer. From 1915 until his death he was an elder.
Mr. Roberts was a brother of the late Gen. Cyrus Swan Roberts of the United States army, who died in 1917, after a Civil War career, and was buried at Arlington, Va.
Mr. Roberts married E. Josefa Smith of Lairdsville November 26, 1884. Besides his wife he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Russell G. Dunmore, New Hartford; Mollie H. and Rachel S.; two grandchildren, Dorothea and Russell G. Dunmore, Jr.; a brother James G. of Sharon, Conn. and several nieces and nephews.
Morehouse Estate 55 Paris Road "Home School for Girls" 1878 - 1883
This house, located at 55 Paris Road, has a very interesting history. In 1876 it was a boarding and day school for young ladies, the “Home School for Girls” , operated by Theodosia Toll Foster and Eunice Toll (Nana). Both women were involved in the woman’s suffrage movement and the temperance movement.
The property covered about 2 acres of land with a house, barn, circular driveway, a large garden area, fruit trees , a spring and fountain. It offered day and boarding care with instructions in French, German, English, crayoning, oil painting, music, etc.
The school involved most of the family: Daniel, the father, was caretaker, handyman and provided transportation; Ruth, the mother, was the house mother and was in charge of the cooking and the girls were in charge of instruction and the financial running of the school.
Quoting from the book “Home School for Girls” by Annie HanChett Coddington great
granddaughter of Ruth Toll:
“Location accessible, healthful and beautiful, being in the midst of one of the finest sections of the country in Central New York. Reached by Street Cars, connecting with the N.Y.C.R.R. in Utica, also by the Delaware and Lackawanna R.R. The School ‘s aim is to provide the comforts of a quiet home with solid instructions and thorough culture.
The number of students being limited , all may receive careful and individual attention. Great care is taken to secure the health of the pupils. Daily out of door exercise being insisted, and proper attendance secured in case of illness. Boarding pupils furnish their own towels, table napkins and sheets, also spoons, drinking glass and small pitcher for use in private rooms.
Every article of clothing should be durably marked with the owner’s full name.
Pupils will attend church on the Sabbath with regularity and uniformity as to place of worship. If place is not designated by the parents, the pupils will attend with the family and a small sum will be charged for pew rent.
Special attention is given to Elocution.”
Expenses: Board with Furnished rooms, Lights and Washing (a limited number of pieces) including Tuition in Preparatory and Academic Course, per half year $90.00
Music Lessons—piano, vocal and organ, per half year $24.00
Use of instrument for 1/2 hour per day $6.00
Whole Expenses for a half year $120.00
Tuition for Day Students per half year session $10 to $15.00
The school closed in New Hartford in June, 1883 and moved to Verona, NY where it had originated.
The book mentioned in this article is interesting reading and is available in our library at the Society.
NEW TO OUR COLLECTIONS
This is a cheer leaders red megaphone with blue ribbons (New Hartford school colors) that belonged to Theo Cookinham. Her yearbook credits her with cheerleading as well as other activities. She donated the megaphone to us.
This milk bottle was donated by Bob Dicker. It is from the Weston Farm dairy which was located on Chapman road. A picture of the farm is next to the bottle. The Weston Farm dairy bottle makes a important addition to our milk bottle display. You can see part of the collection in the background of the megaphone picture. Come in and check it out.
Many thanks to Bob and Theo.
More information about the farms in New Hartford is available in our books “Farmlands of New Hartford” 1 & 2 available in our bookstore.
THREE OF THE HOUSES THAT WILL BE FEATURED IN OUR PROGRAM THIS MONTH
Hicks House 18 Oxford Road
The Eames Mansion 76 Oxford Road
Morgan Butler Home 116 Oxford Road
Isabella MacDonald Alden
PANSY
The following information is from the publication “Home School For Girls” .
Theodosia Toll was a good friend of Isabella MacDonald. Isabella (Belle) married Gustavus Alden who became minister of the Presbyterian Church in New Hartford in 1873. During that time Belle consented to edit a new children's Sunday magazine. Fearful that, being a woman, she would not be accepted as an author , and also because she had a role to fulfill in the community as the rector’s wife, she wrote under the pseudonym of Pansy. (a nickname given to her by her father) Both Theodosia (who also wrote under a pen name) and Isabella wrote articles for this magazine that was distributed throughout the United States. The magazine, “The Pansy” had a circulation primarily through the Sunday School libraries. The stories were of a religious nature.
Under the expertise of Belle a “Pansy Society” was established. Requirements for joining were that the child must promise to overcome a fault to help the cause of right. Badges of satin with gilt fringe and a gilt pin in the center were awarded. D. Lothrop & Company published the magazine and premiums were offered ( knickknacks, toys and other collectables popular in that time) for selling subscriptions to the magazine. Also a lithographic portrait of Mrs. Alden was offered,.
During her lifetime Isabella (Belle) wrote over 75 books as well as writing stories for the magazine
Her first published book happened almost by accident. She had written a story, “Helen Lester,” in response to a contest, but had second thoughts. Her best friend, Docia, rescued the manuscript from the fireplace, and submitted it without Isabella’s knowledge. Much to her surprise, she won the contest and the $50 prize.
In 1873 Isabella had a son, Raymond, who later is credited for writing the Christmas story “Why the Chimes Rang”.
Belle was very impressed with the growing social and cultural advantages of the New Hartford/Utica area and it is believed she was instrumental in persuading the Toll sisters to open their boarding school for girls in New Hartford.
From a 1937 issue of the Observer Dispatch
NEW HARTFORD WILL DESIGNATE SEVERAL HISTORICAL DWELLINGS
One of the outstanding points of interest in connection with the Old Settlers Days observance in New Hartford , Nov. 20-22, will be the designation of the villages historical pre-eminent dwellings.
Some of the houses, still standing and still occupied, represent the finest type of Colonial architecture and, likewise, they exemplify the skill of these historic craftsmen and the high quality of materials utilized in them. The houses will be designated by little black kettles so that any one visiting New Hartford during the Old Settlers Days can easily spot them.
Perhaps one of the foremost of the old houses is the Hicks House, 18 Oxford Road, occupied by Miss Julia MacFarland. The house was built by her grandfather, Samuel Hicks The residence has an intriguing background , inasmuch as the property on which it stands, was part of a tract once owned by George Washington and George Clinton who deeded the land to Jedediah Sanger in 1796. Thirty years later, in 1826, Samuel Hicks constructed the house
This article goes on to give a detailed description of the interior of the Hicks House. You will hear more about this house at this month’s meeting. With such an interesting program we hope to see many of you there.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Drew & Rebecca Albaugh—New Hartford
Gary & Cheryl Balint - Dearborn, MI
Brian Bundy—Long Beach, CA
Caroline VonBadinsky—Newberry Springs, CA
REMEMBER BURMA SHAVE SIGNS?
Don’t lose your head to gain a minute You need your head—your brains are in it
Brother speeder let’s rehearse All together—”Good morning , nurse”
Around the curve lickety split It’s a beautiful car, wasn’t it?
No matter the price—no matter how new The best safety device in the car is you
