19th century Ti — Rebuilding downtown

Businesses in downtown Ticonderoga were rebuilding after a major fire.

“It’s a busy place down at the corners. Brick, mortar and building material is scattered around in great quantities,” the Ticonderoga Sentinel reported on Oct. 1, 1875. “The wall of Weed’s block is well up and the building promises to be imposing. The hotel is well under way.”

Grocer Payne, Gilligan & Co. reopened at a new location.

“Though we were cleaned out by the late fire, we are again ready for business, being located in our new store where we shall be happy to see our friends and will supply their wants to best of our ability,” the retailer advertised. “We will keep on hand groceries and provisions — beef, pork mutton, lamb, poultry, tripe, sausage, ham, lard, pig’s feet, liver, etc.”

A furniture retailer was sharing space with another business.

“Drake & Haskell, having saved a portion of their goods from the fire, have taken up a part of Frazier & Malcom’s store and will be happy to see all their old friends at that place.”

In other Oct. 1, 1875 Ticonderoga Sentinel news:

Respite: A noted Civil War artist was on respite at Ticonderoga.

“Julian Scott, the celebrated artist, is stopping in town for a few days resting and fishing.”

Weather: “Out streets are gloriously muddy these days.”

Traveling tunes: “The Ti band furnished music for the Orwell Fair Tuesday.”

Concerts: “J.S. Clark, the ballad singer, gave one of his pleasing entertainments in the Methodist church Monday evening. The attendance was fair, considering the weather and all expressed themselves pleased.”

Another concert was on the docket.

“Tuesday evening, Oct. 12, a musical entertainment will be given in the Methodist church under the direction of Professor Wells. The programme will consist of vocal and instrumental music and promises to be pleasing.”

Paradox news: “Jack Frost has put in an appearance and has made said havoc among house plants. Mr. Canfield of New York caught five pickerel the other day. Deer hunting seems to have commenced.”

Quotable: “I threat my cows with great kindness, being very gentle with them, as such treatment has a great deal to do with a generous flow of milk.”

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