19th Century Ti — Last run of the ‘Eddy’

The steamboat “Eddy” made its last run between Ticonderoga and Whitehall on July 15, 1876.

“She has made regular trips during navigation for several years, and some of the time with encouraging financial returns. Since the completion of the railroad the patronage has dropped off, till now during this hard season she failed to pay her expenses,” the Ticonderoga Sentinel reported on July 21. “Capt. Belden has proved a courteous and obliging commander who took pride in his staunch little steamer and in serving his patrons. The boat has been a source of great convenience to the people of this place, and the points up the lake.”

In other news reported in the July 21, 1876 Ticonderoga Sentinel:

Entertainment — The touring magician was a box office disaster.

“Aziza the Wonderful undertook to hold forth at Weed’s Opera House Monday night, but failed owing to the want of patronage, the attendance consisting of a man and three small boys.

These musicians did not wait for an audience to come to them.

“Wells and his orchestra were out serenading Tuesday evening. They called upon Rev. Mr. Price, who made a few complimentary and timely remarks and bade the boys farewell.”

The next stop was at the Methodist parsonage, where, coincidentally, The Ladies Mite Society was meeting.

“They (the musicians) were invited in and partook of a dish of ice cream, and after spending a few pleasant moments with the company, proceeded to give a serenade to the other clergymen of the village.”

The next stops were at the homes of Father Butler and Rev. Mr. Wilcox, with “the serenade ending at the Episcopal rectory, the pastor making some happy remarks.”

Purchase — “Fred Ives has purchased a fine boat of Milo Wilcox.”

Manufacturing — “Work at Clark’s foundry and machine shop is rushing. … A stock of cotton is being received at the factory.”

Weather — “How do you stand the heat?”

Downtown — “Weed and Fleming have the finest line of fishing tackle ever displayed in this town. Look over their stock.”

Prominent visitor — “Gen. John Hammond of Crown Point was in town Wednesday. It is seldom that the general favors us with a visit, but when he does, his many friends give him a cordial welcome.”

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