Greene
County
Ephemera
(And
surrounding counties)
More Greene
County Ephemera
Ulster Delaware Railroad
Contributed by Lisa Samarron
The original ticket is in the possession of her grandmother, Florance Littmann Kelly. From what she has heard 'Kellys Corners', one of the stops on the train route was named for her Grandpas family. Her Grandpas name was Paul H Kelly (born 1906) his father was William E Kelly. William had several brothers, Otis, Claude, Walter, Irving, Frank. These were the names that her Grandma could remember, there were possibly more. Kelly's Corners is in Delaware Co.
A Cure for the Dropsey
Take
of Squills or tea onion and cortix Cinnamon pulverise them
Dose 1½ grains of the squills and 4 grains of the bark once a day
Drink milkweed root, huckleberry and asparagus root in Gin every day
Contributed
by okoblaya@hotmail.com
This
“receipt” from the late 1700s - early 1800s was found in the papers of
Petrus Felten/Felter –
all tied up in a ribbon. The
“receipt” was purported to be a cure for dropsy (what we today call edema or
more simply, fluid accumulation –
fluid accumulation frequently caused by either liver or heart disease).
The
papers of Petrus have been handed down over the years, and I have many receipts
of the non-medical kind (for taxes paid, grain purchased, ledgers from
businesses),
as well as more medical “receipts” (including rabies!), including a variety
of other ephemera that provide some insight into the life of the Felters and
other ancestors.
Many
of the papers tied up in this particular packet clearly belonged to Petrus, but
some appeared to have belonged to his father.
Given various characteristics in the writing of this receipt and the fact
that it was found with papers dated when Petrus would have been fairly young, it
is possible that the receipt belonged to Petrus’ father rather (Jacob) than to
Petrus.
Jacob
Felton
was born
in 1745/1746 on February 1 in Kingston. According
to family records and old papers, he would have come “up” from Kingston to
Westerlo area in about 1799 with his two sons (Petrus
and
Jacobus),
“where
the family remained”.
I
sent a copy of the receipt to a medical historian at the University's medical
school who said that only the ingredient huckleberry is not used in some form or
another in modern prescriptions for edema related problems.
As
for the individual ingredients? Squill
is listed in lots of old medical books to help a weak pulse and use as a
diuretic. Although I wasn’t able
to track down exactly what “squill” referred to, from some of my old herbal
books I think it is the bulb of plants related to garlic or onions –
one book suggests it is related to the hyacinth, which does belong to the onion
family.
Old
medical beliefs held that cinnamon “raises vitality, warms and
stimulates all the vital functions of the body, counteracts congestion, is
anti-rheumatic, stops diarrhea, improves digestion, relieves abdominal spasms
and aids the peripheral circulation of the blood.”
Not bad, for a single source cure all...
The cortix? Probably
a mispelling of cortex which comes from the Latin word cortic, meaning
“bark” so in this case it was bark of cinnamon.
Huckleberries,
according to herbalists, help to
prevent hardening of the arteries and regulate heart rhythms.
But then remember, this is the one that the medical historian said is not
currently in use... who knows if due to a lack of efficacy or perhaps it is
something that should be explored.
Asparagus
is used by homeopaths to treat rheumatism, as well as edema due to heart
failure. It is high in folic acid, which is essential for production of new red
blood cells. Asparagus is a diuretic, and will clear sediment from the bladder
(which might be why it makes your urine smell so bad!). In addition, asparagus
also has laxative properties.
Herbal remedies suggest that juniper berries (and gin is made from the juniper) reduce the swelling associated with edema and reduce uric acid (which causes gout).
The Soap Box
Contributed by Seward R. Osborn
From left to right: Soap Box Top, Underside of Soap Box Top, with label, Inside soap Box with zinc liner, a close-up of the label
Leather Shoes
Contributed by Seward R. Osborn
Pair of leather shoes, made by the United States Manufacturing Company, between 1865-1870. They came from the Westkill General Store. Note that the shoes have wooden pegged soles, and square headed nails in the heels.
Westkill General Store Ledgers
Contributed by Seward R. Osborn
Westkill General Store
April 1861 November 1862 July 1863 July 1863 January 1864
Hannah Lisk Embroidery
circa 182?
Contributed by Robert Carman
This embroidery was created by Hannah Lisk Coonley, wife of Gerry Coonley. She was the youngest daughter of James C. Lisk who died June 1836 in New Baltimore, Greene County, NY. Hannah was born in 1807, died in 1873 aged 66 years
Hannah Lisk Coonley's daughter Josephine Coonley was born Dec. 18. 1848 and died Mar. 14,1924. She married Alexander Wolf of Athens N.Y. Their children were Ambrose Wolf b-----, d-----; Lenna Wolf b.1874, d.1949; Annie Wolf, b.1877, d. 1955, who married George Moon of Catskill, N.Y. , a dairy farmer. Lenna Wolf married George Coonley Carman b. 1875, d.1961. His mother was Maria Coonley b.1845,d.1876. Maria's father was a George P. Coonley b.1817,d.1887 and her mother was Eleanor Smith b. 1819,d. Nov. 12.1887, (She was from Westerlo, N.Y.)
It is not established at this time whether George P. Coonley was related to Gerry Coonley, there is strong evidence to believe this though.
Calling Card for
Pastor Bookhout
M.E. Church Lexington
Contributed by Seward R. Osborn
Envelope from the
Windham Journal 1943
K.M. Cole, Publisher
Contributed by Seward R. Osborn
Prattsville Bank
Letter
1847
Contributed by Seward R. Osborn
Prattsville Bank
June 16 / [18]47
W W Van Zandt Es[quire]
Register &C
Dear Sir,
I have this day forwarded by mail to your address a packet of our worn out bills for exchange for our fives & tens. H[eavy] on 5
Yours respectfully
J Hopkins
C[lerk]
Wait's Hotel Stationery - 1886
From the Seward R. Osborne Collection
Wait's Hotel, Westkill, Greene Co, NY
Westkill, NY Oct.15, 1886
Mr. Daniel Ford
We are going to have a clam bake the 20th. Shall have a dance in the evening.
Shall expect you to Play for us.
Yours truly,
Capt. Wait
Homemade Calling Card - Alice Haner
From the Seward R. Osborne Collection
Henry S. Van Orden Calling Card
From the Seward R. Osborne Collection
The reverse of the card stated: POSTCARD Miss Ethel Ford, Lexington, Greene Co, NY, c/o G.B.
Martin Lament - Washington Monument Certificate
From the Seward R. Osborne Collection
A certificate that was sent to Martin Lament, born April 25, 1824, died July 11, 1906 by the Washington National Monument Society. He was a son of Solomon and Hannah Maben Lament and is buried in the Lexington Cemetery. In the early days of the proposed Washington Monument in Washington, DC, the public was allowed to give money for it's construction. Martin, who was owner of the Lexington Hotel, gave 50 cents and received this certificate signed by President Zachery Taylor.
Cornelia Manning Calling Card
From the Seward R. Osborne Collection
Catskill Mountain Souvenirs - J.T. Henderson, Catskill
From the personal collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Athens Sesquicentennial First Day Cover
From the personal collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Sabbath Day Merit Card - Hannah Archable
From the Seward R, Osborne Collection
Sabbath Day Merit
Cards
Presented to Roselie and Cornelia Lament,
Lexington, Greene Co., NY in the 1850's (as written on the reverse)
From the Seward R. Osborne
Collection
Prattsville Bank
Letter
1845
Contributed by Seward R. Osborne
Cover:
To: Wm. W. Van Zant, Esq.
Bank Department
Albany, NY
Hon. Z. Pratt April 24, 1845
Authority to send blank impressions of notes by mail
Letter:
Albany April 24th 1845
Wm. W. Van Zant, Esq
Sir:
Will you do me the favour to send me my Bill - when countersigned etc. & put as many sheats (sic) together as will wiegh (sic) less than 2 oz. & put a small piece of paper round each parcel marked to me and the wrapped around the whole - say 2 or $3000 together & put them in the Post Office - at my (???)
I am yours truly
Z. Pratt
Catskill Theater
Programs
From the personal collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Farmer's Diary
Catskill Almanac 1819
Courtesy of Sheila Dent
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The
Dairy Industry in
Greene Co., NY
From the files of the Durham Center Museum. The dairy industry in Greene County became a major economic boon to the families in the county.
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1. Farmer's Creamery Company, East Durham, N.Y., P.W.
Elliott, Manager, F. O'Hara, Secretary
2. Butter wrapper for the Locust Grove Creamery, Oak Hill, NY
3. The account of Mr. E. Lownsbury for the month of July 1904 with the Medusa
Creamery of Albany Co., NY. D.W. Wilbur, Proprietor
4. Locust Grove Creamery - Employment Wages confirmation for E. Ford for
July 1, 1902
P.R. Brandow, Pres.; Fred B. Hay, Secy; E. Ford, Tres.
5. Stock Certificate for the Farmer's Creamery Company of East Durham, NY, Inc.
- two shares issued to Dr. Leonard Safford, Tallmadge C. Meddaugh, President,
Zina Rockefeller, Secretary, on September 7, 1916
The Catskill Bank Cheque
From the personal collection of
Sylvia Hasenkopf
Note the two cuts in the shape of X's on the note. This means that the cheque has been cashed.
Letterhead from C. Cowles store
From the personal collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
C. Cowles, Undertaker and Dealer in Furniture of all Kinds, Durham Nov, 4, 1898
Undertakers were usually furniture dealers, as they made the coffins for the deceased. This predates the era of embalming.
Letterhead from the Lexington Hotel
From the personal collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Lexington House, Lexington - J. P. Van Valkenburgh Proprietor, May 3, 1897
Letterhead from the Silver Maple Hotel
From the personal collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Silver Maple Hotel, Oak Hill - B.C. De Witt, Prop. March 30, 1897
Letterhead from the Anderson House
From the personal collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Anderson House, Forge - J.H. Anderson, Prop. May 27, 1896
Letterhead from the Hine House
From the personal collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
The Hine House, Cairo - S.H. Hine, Proprietor May 1, 1896
Trade cards from Joseph Bros., Catskill, Clothiers
From the personal collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Christmas Glee, Dexter's Hall, Cairo NY December 23, 1853
From the personal collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Trade card from Smith & Price, Catskill, Cash Dry Goods
From the personal collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Trade card from Lampman & Burroughs, Coxsackie, Dry Goods, Carpeting etc.
From the personal collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Howard's Dry Goods Store Letterhead, Cairo, NY
From the personal collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Edwin S. Keith, Business Card, Williamsburg, NY
Contributed by Phyllis Silva-Keith
Edwin S. Keith was born June 19, 1815 in Cairo, NY. His parents were Amasa Keith and Polly Simpson. He married Julia Ann Palen, daughter of John Palen and Polly Peck in Cairo on the 18th of October 1841. He was a successful businessman in Williamsburg, NY where he died on March 18, 1868.
Saulpaugh Hotel, Catskill, NY
Leather postcards
From the collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Martin Lament - Master Mason's Certificate
Contributed by Seward R. Osborne
Cairo Railroad Company Stock Certificate
Contributed by Seward R. Osborne
Catskill Ferry Company Stock Certificate
Contributed by Seward R. Osborne
Folk Art Drawing by J.H. Vermilyea
Contributed by Seward R. Osborne
At top: Drawn for Mr. Demetrius France by J.H. Vermilyea Esq.,
Soldier Com. Sergt etc.
Catskill March 23, 1851
Miss Edith May is identified as the woman on the horse
Catskill Creek at Flood
From the collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Pruyn Drum Corps
Fourth Annual Ball 1903
From the collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Zeus Lodge K. of
P. No 360
Annual Reception 1908 Invite
Vanderbilt's Opera House Greenville
From the collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Palmer & Beardsley
Fine Groceries
Catskill, NY
From the collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
National Bank of
Coxsackie
Account Book of Reuben R. Palmer, Greenville
From the collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Purling Rod & Gun
Club Pins
1982, 1984, 1985
From the collection of Sylvia Hasenkopf
Homer Holcomb
Account Book
Contributed by Seward R. Osborne
A few pages from this book starting with October 23, 1837, in
Big Hollow.
Another page from 1846.
Homer was Seward's great great grandfather.
Goetschius and
Becker Invoice 1856
Contributed by Seward R. Osborne
Invoice for New
Boots
John J. Long on Holmer Holcomb's Order 1849
Contributed by Seward R. Osborne
