LISLE GLEANER Eugene Davis Publisher Lisle, Broome Co. New York January 19, 1881 No. 2 NEWS AND COMMENTS Stalwarts win. It pays to be a stalwart man. Tom PLATT will soon be as big a man as Roscoe. Nearly all the quail in in New Jersey have been killed by the cold. Jack Frost and Henry GLOVER'S gun are each sure death to quail. William H. VANDERBILT gave each of his daughters a Christmas present of 1,000 shares of Lake Shore stock. We would rather enjoy being one of William's daughters. During December the public debt decreased $5,699,430.76. In the same time our individual debt decreased $0,000.10 This government seems to be doing better than we are. But then, there is one dollar due us on subscription, yet. Sullivan county is without a judge. If they will make it worth our while, i.e., "come down with ducats," we will forego our prospective fortune here in Lisle and go down and dose out justice for them. We shall not urge the matter, though. A wealthy stockman down in Texas was shot by his brother, and before he died he willed $1,000. cash and considerable town property to his murderer, fortunately for our brothers they are too much like us - ain't worth a cent. How is that, Cal? Nathan Orlando GREENFIELD has been sentenced to be hanged on the 17th day of February, this is the seventh time he has stood up and received the death sentence. Perhaps this isn't a chocking matter, but mustn't it be rather monotonous for GREENFIELD? It has been rumored that Gov. WALKER was intending to remove to New York But that gentleman informs us that Binghamton is his home, and furthermore, that Binghamton will always be his home in the future; to which we say good for Binghamton. There Governor, send up a cigar. The farmers in the town of Lisle do not hold any club meetings in the winter, nor any jubilees in the summer, why is it? They used to have pleasant and profitable, occasions both summer and winter, and the editor managed to get a free meal at the jubilees. Revive them, by all means. A man named Ripley LYNCH sued the city of Binghamton for damages received from a fall on a side walk, and was non-suited in court last week. Now he sues the Aldermen individually for neglect of duty in permitting the sidewalk to be in a dangerous condition. The result will be watched with interest. When we have a mild winter, and there is any sickness, how often we hear the remark, "If it would only come off cold, how much better it would be." Now, we have two months of steady severe weather, and yet we hear of epidemics raging all over the county. Doesn't this explode the theory that rosy health accompanies cold weather? The following from Whitney's Point correspondence of the DAILY LEADER, is susceptible of further explanation: "As yet the gentlemen from our sister village, Lisle, who has been here several days each week watching for some of our fellow townsman to break the law by fishing through the ice with hooks attached to a short handle, have not been successful. If any break the law here in this way we hope some of those Lisle fellows will catch them at it." Last Thursday afternoon, at the open court of Binghamton, the room was filled with men - something unusual unless an important case is on trial. Strangely enough two young women - inmates of a disreputable house - were brought in and sentenced to the Albany penitentiary. Stranger still, three quarters of the spectators lost all interest in the proceedings thereafter, and left the court room. Even Judge FOLLETT smiled as the crowd departed en masse in the "wake" of the frail women. MARRIED HODGES - GAYLORD At the residence of Miss Etta C. DAVIS in Lisle, Jan. 12, 1881, by W. L. PECK, Esq., Mr Frank HODGES to Miss Ida GAYLORD, both of Glen Aubrey. LAMB'S CORNERS ITEMS. The Diner Social, held at Mrs. Deronda EDWARDS Jan. 7th, was pleasant success and many thanks are due her for the friendly welcome extended to all, and also for the generous entertainment provided for her guests. Among those who favored the society with their presents were Rev. A. P. MERRILL, of Lamb's Corners and his son Patterson MERRILL of Canada. There were also representative from Lisle, Centre Lisle, Whitney's Point, Union, and Chenango Forks. Appropriated remarks were made by our pastor Mr. MERRILL, which was followed with the reading of a portion of scriptures and a prayer by the same. Several musical selections were well rendered, Mr. Patterson MERRILL presiding at the organ. Refreshments were served both afternoon and evening. The social in the evening was well attended, from which the sum of six dollars and fifteen cents was realized for the benefit of the Baptist society. The following is a list of the officers who were elected to serve the Baptist Sabbath school the ensuing year. Supt. - Deacon Charles SMITH. Ass't Supt. - George PHIPPS. Sec. - William D. FULLER. Treas. - I. T. LAMB. Chorister - M. E. RIGBY. Organist - Carrie RIGBY. Bible Class Teachers - A. ROSS, Elder MERRILL, G. PHIPPS, and Austin SMITH. Teachers - N. J. COUNCILMAN, Mrs. Charles SMITH, Mrs. M. E. RIGBY, and Mrs. C. G. BUSH. Henry DAYTON of Maine, New York, is teaching our school this winter, and is giving good satisfaction. He has a grammar school one evening in each week for his scholars. CENTER LISLE. Charles E. BROOKINS, who died on the 9th inst., after a short illness, was buried on Thursday last. He was 85 years of age. Rev. Mr. HUBBARD, officiated at the funeral. There will be, on Thursday night of this week, in the Congregational church, for the benefit of Rev. Horace HUBBARD, a donation, which is to be independent of his salary. All are cordially invited to attend. Scarlet fever and diphtheria seem to be have attacked several of our little folks of late. Under the care of Dr. Hall, each patient is recovering. Dan L. LUSK, son of Justice LUSK, who has been quite ill with scarlet fever, at Cortland, is improving. N. M. KINNEY one of our Leadville boys, put in his appearance in this village on Tuesday last. Judging from the looks of "Speeler" we should say that lofty elevation and thin air did not agree with him. We understand that Nate will resume his former occupation in the gun shop of L. C. SMITH, Syracuse, and live a contented life. Cyrus ORTON is home again on a visit from the West. Considerable quantity of ice is being taken from the pond near the tannery, and also from Owen Hill pond. The funeral of William RIGHTMIRE ex-sheriff of Tioga county, took place at Berkshire on Friday last. Several relatives from this place attended. Bill Grummons [email protected]