19th century Ti — Disappointments

There was disappointing news out of old Ti.

“Woodward & Miller have given up the bakery business. It didn’t pay,” the Ticonderoga Sentinel reported on June 30, 1876. “We learn that the lengthy sewing machine agent who has been hanging around town for some time has made his departure. It seems that his stay in this place has not proved as successful as what it might have been.”

It was a disappointment that another visitor decided to stay.

“The notorious potato bug has at last struck town and have already commenced prospecting in large numbers the most promising potato patches. They are evidently well pleased with the situation, judging by the vigorous manner in which the vines are attacked. Look out for them.”

Another visitor on its way was welcome.

“The circus is coming and small boys are happy.”

The Great European Circus was scheduled to appear July 5.

In other June 30, 1876 Ticonderoga Sentinel news:

• Fort Ticonderoga — “It is proposed to erect a flag staff on the fort grounds and nail thereto the stars and stripes and let them wave this Centennial year. Good idea. We believe Baldwin has got the matter in hand, which assures us the matter will be accomplished.”

Also at the Fort Ticonderoga grounds — “Mr. and Mrs. Captain Haggerty are summering, as usual, at the Pavillion.”

• Housing — “There are no empty houses in town. … A number of new houses are going up this season.”
• Uniforms — “The band boys have received their new uniforms. The coat is dark blue trimmed with light blue and gold. There are three rows of buttons in front and the shoulders are ornamented with handsome epaulets. The caps are beaver covered regulation shaped, surrounded by a white cockade. The boys are now in shape to make a credible appearance.”
• Chilson — “Dance and picnic at Maple Grove, Chilson Hill, next Tuesday.”
• Clergy — “We regret to announce that the Rev. L.V. Price has accepted a call from the First Congregational Church of South Adams, Mass., to which place he leaves for about the middle of July.

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