w$ "OOOO GEMS OF THE HUDSON PEEKSKILL jsl OOOOOOOL GEMS OF THE HUDSON PEEKSKILL AND VICINITY COMPILED BY G. M. VESCELIUS, 1 ti 3 EEKSKILL, N. Y. r J3 | 4 v a r n■, f y ■, , V ^ ■ 1 ■*'•., -_ •rn«c. Y llf it.* • , ' ' t<* ■ ■ '■ --J ,T- 11 in ■ i ' MMm™""*' -"h I *-MMt- \ / j ; ' ' ' .' " — i ■ 1 PEEKSKILL'S WATER FRONT B IReason for fl>eehekiU — .... ^J. Mtig VERY man ought to have a reason for his existence. If he has not he is only so much cumbersome matter in the way of society. He is eating possibly good food that ought to go to some useful person or occupying space that ought to be allotted to another. Every town ought to have a reason for its existence along the same lines of argument. Some towns are just towns and that is all. Their building was perhaps the result of land boomers to begin with and their existence is of little consequence. They have no reason for their existence. On the other hand some other towns have innumerable reasons why they exist and why they continue to grow. There are certain important facts upon which a town must grow and these must constitute its reasons for existence. First, the geographical location of the town must be logical. It must be on a line of trade and commerce. Second, the town must be healthful. It must have good drainage. It must have abundance of water both for its people and for its industries. Third, it must have the right sort of environment. There must be a farming, or trading, or resort country behind it. Fourth, it must have good roads and good transportation facilities. These are the great essentials, the great natural essentials, that a town must have. If it, perchance, have other attrac- tions, so much the better, but it must have these fundamental reasons for its existence and its hope to grow. Peekskill has these essentials. Peekskill was built on the site of an Indian village. The Indians had chosen the site be- cause of its desirability. There were the hills sloping up from the Hudson — healthful hills, good for drainage, sightly hills from which the grandeur of the Highlands stood forth through the four seasons of the vear. The Hudson River was right at hand for transportation by canoe or raft. Out of the rocks gushed the living waters, copious, abundant, refreshing. Is it any wonder the Indian chose such a site for his village? Is it any wonder the early Dutch settlers followed his example and loitered to build their homes on these unsurpassed hills? 5 VIEW OF THE HIGHLANDS Those times are long sped but the reasons for existence are here in Peekskill to-day in even greater force than then. We have laid out miles of streets, have paved them, lighted thm, filled them with water mains, gas mains and sewer pipes, with telephone conduits and with trolley tracks. We have brought all the elements of high civilization to the very doors of our people. We have builded schools that are a pride and a satisfaction to behold. We have offered all the inducements of comfort and convenience — and here is Peekskill, with a reason for its existence. Geographically, forty-one miles from New York City on the Hudson River Railroad — forty-one miles, just a nice ride out of the city yet far enough to escape all of its unpleasant features and to get the quiet of the country. Boats going north and south add to the facilities for travel and shipping. Physically, high and dry, no swamps or meadows, hence no mosquitoes. Drainage good, hence no fevers. The water supply of Peekskill is its great asset. The village owns the watershed and the pump works. The water is cheap and there is enough to supply ten Peekskills. This is a peculiar advantage — peculiar to the location. Watersheds can not be purchased at will at a department store. Water is only where you find it and no town can grow without water. This one reason, if no other, makes Peekskill a good investment. f f we go into the realm of sentiment, there is where we shine. Who wants to look on any better scenery than the Hudson River at Peekskill ? People come across continents and over seas to travel on this famous river and see the self- same pictures that we enjoy daily from our porches. A sharp bend of the river forms a wide bay and Dunderberg, on the opposite side, looks majestically over at the thriv- ing village. Just beyond the village Annsville creek empties into the river and across the creek is the State Camp of In- struction, now used mostly as a rifle range for the state soldiery. To the east and north of the village is the lake district of southern New York not to be excelled anywhere for beautiful scenery or attractive outing grounds or summer home sites. Oscawana, Clear, Indian, Mohegan, Osceola. Mohansic are a few of the nearby lakes and there are innumerable smaller yet beautiful bodies in the neighborhood. A village form of government has advantages, Peekskill believes, over the city form and in that belief it has remained under the former form until, with a population of more than 16,000, it is known as the largest village in the country. The President of the Village and Board of Trustees receive no compensation other than the honor the position gives and with such management Peekskill has moved steadily forward with a natural and healthy growth. NEW WICOPEE DAM Not rapidly but surely has it taken on the advancements of modern life and so it has never had reason to take a step back in its progress. One of the later municipalities in the county to have a trolley, its electric road is run more regularly than most in the section and a person posted as to the schedule time of the cars may set his watch by them. The same exact- ness may be seen in the gas and electric lighting and power service. The same holds true of its municipal constructions. Its streets are well graded and miles of them are paved. Its sewerage system is excellent. Its schools — private and public — are of the highest standard and the buildings, especially those of the public schools remarkable structures, perfectly fitted for their purpose and also striking examples of architecture. Every normal requirement is met and provided for. There arc churches of nearly all denominations and these are situ- ated in different sections, making it convenient for one to reach a place of worship from any district. Of hotels and theatres there is a good supply and the industries of the place are varied and numerous. A manufacturing village, its industries are numerous and include the manufacture of stoves, ranges and heaters, underwear and dress goods, automobile parts, machines and engines, oilcloth, hats, cigars, yeast, vinegar, whiskey and liquors, fire bricks, charcoal products, bricks, cement blocks and reconstructed stone, besides planing mills that supply all local demands. Newspapers are plentiful and from some of the presses of Peekskill are turned out excellent specimens of typographical art. Vacant land is abundant about Peekskill. In the residential sections many fine sites may be secured and especially is this true of the suburbs where homes may be had with large or small tracts of land, all quick of access to the business section. Industries are welcome, and in the suburbs and along the water front are most attractive sites for manufacturing plants. In this connection the reader will find elsewhere mention of Yerplanck's Point, which is now regarded by many as PeekskillV prospective manufacturing center, and which has been long the home of the brick manufacturing industry of the section. |ffiBg«5g^$S i ■.„., t J ^, A^H^^f ASK OSCAWANA LAKE 10 "*■!■■■ .'■ Ti Courtesy of The Highland Democrat. OAK SIDE SCHOOL 11 Erected by Drum Construction Co. URIAH HILL, JR. PUBLIC SCHOOL 12 Courtesy of The Highland Democrat. NEW DRUM HILL SCHOOL 13 FIRST METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH 14 ST. PETER'S CHURCH THE CLOISTERS. ST. MARY'S CONVENT 15 ST. PAUL'S CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16 VERPLANCK'S POINT. FROM STONY POINT. WITH DEEP WATER FRONT ON THE HUDSON RIVER I ourlesy of I lie Highland Democrat. r Uerptanck's point Two miles below the village of Peekskill and connected with by trolley and good roads is Verplanck. The L'itv of Ver- planck it was once intended to be, but fate ruled otherwise and so it remains (until it shall be united to Peekskill) a con- venient Miburb with advantages that are just beginning to be appreciated. About three quarters of a century ago John Henry bought the tract and had it laid out in squares for a residential city, recognizing many features that well fitted it for that purpose. But the locality was better fitted for a more practical use and the many changes through which it has passed leave it still ready for what it should become, one of the greatest manufacturing districts of the country. At Verplanck is a natural inland harbor where the erection of docks would make possible the landing of any vessel that could come up the Hudson. It has frequently been suggested for a government shipyard but its value would be far greater for commerce. With the Hudson River Railroad just behind it and unlimited depth of water in front, it offers unrivaled attractions for manufacturers in search of a location. Verplanck played a great part in the early history of our country. Here Henry Hudson anchored the Half Moon for awhile in October, 1609, and while there his sailors had their first encounter with the Indians. Here was the well-known King's Ferry to Rockland and from the Point two Continentals firing on a rowboat coming in from the Vulture drove it back and so did their part in preventing the escape of Andre. With river front, railroad, trolley, school and churches, Verplanck awaits the revival which must come when its natural advantages are recognized and put to use. 17 "THE GUARDIAN," PEEKSKILL, N. Y. Under tKe Management of the CKurcK of tKe Assumption. 18 Peekskill's Elks Building Many fraternal orders are repre- sented in Peekskill. The Elks and Cry- tic Lodge of Odd Fellows own their own buildings, while the Masons and Moose Lodge own land upon which they expect to build soon. HOTEL RALEIGH HOTEL RALEIGH < )n the main thoroughfare as one enters the business section of the vil- lage, less than five minutes' trolley ride from the Hudson River Railroad station and the steamboat landings, the Hotel Raleigh is not only an ideal house but is ideally situated, as well. Modern in every detail, it leaves noth- ing to be desired by the most fastidious guest. Especially built and designed to meet the requirements of the most particular, it does so successfully. Although at the entrance of the business section, the Raleigh is, also on the edge of the refined residential section. All about it are pleasant home- while the hotel itself is so satisfying that many of the best people of the make it their home. Situated at the corner of South and Depew Streets, the po-t office is just across from it on the latter street and three churches are within less than a block from it. Planned so superbly, it was doubted by many if the Hotel Raleigh could be made a paying proposition in a village largely a manufacturing center but Charles J. Taylor, the present proprietor, is a man fitted by large experience for just such a place and from the time that he took hold of it he has been daily convincing the doubters not only that it could be done but that it is. Visi- tors here are delighted when they find that they can secure in this magnificent house all of the comfort and luxuries of any hotel and some who were first forced by accident to stay over at Peekskill now come here regularly to enjoy a season at the Raleigh. 20 flbeeksfcill jftre department The Fire Department of Peekskill is a most efficient body. It consists of five companies of volunteers: Columbia Engine Co. No. i, Columbia Hose Co. No. i, Cortland Hook & Ladder Co. No. i, Washington Engine Co. No. 2, Centen- nial Hose Co. No. 4. Three of these have auto machines — the apparatus of the other two being horse drawn. The fire department antedates the charter of the Village, the village charter as a village date from 1839, and the department being formed under a fire district charter in 1827. The Cortland Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 is the only truck company of the village and is a social organization of high, order as well as a model fire company. Courtesy of The Highland Democrat. HOME OF CORTLAND HOOK & LADDER COMPANY Columbian Engine Co. No. 1, and Columbian Hose Co. No. 1. who occupy the same building were the first companies in each of these lines to be organized in Peekskill. The former dates from 1826 and the latter a few years later. The Washington Engine Co. No. 2 has a combination automobile engine and hose apparatus, purchased with money most of which was raised by the members themselves. The company is housed in a three-story brick building mi Nelson Avenue, with parlor, gymnasium, meeting room, besides ap- paratus room. Centennial Hose Co. No. 4, the last of the Peekskill fire companies to be organized. Its existence dates from 1870. One of the most active and progressive of the fire companies of Peekskill. 21 VIEW TO THE NORTH FROM THE HERMITAGE^ROAD. ST. GABRIEL 22 THE EAG LE HOTE L GEORGE WINTERS, PROPRIETOR Few hotels along the Hudson are as well and favorably known as is the old established Eagle Hotel on Main Street. To give in few words the cause of its popularity would be difficult. Perhaps it is best cov- ered by the remark of a patron, "Stopping at the Eagle isn't boarding, it's staying at home." This probably is the great attraction of the house — no over-officious attention but just the care one re- ceives at home. Neat rooms, good food, proper care and, with all, an air of ease and comfort that makes the patron feel that he has, indeed, come home. Autoists and commercial travelers, two classes that know what's what in hotels, recognize these points and stop time after time at the Eagle. The show room for commercial men's samples is ample and convenient. Also, it is usually a busy spot, for the commercial men know these facts and take advantage of them. The lounging room back of the office is deservedly popular. In it is an open fireplace around which the guests gather and are merry on winter evenings. "Meet me at the fireplace", is direction sufficient in Peekskill for everyone knows it means the Eagle fireplace. 23 • ^l ' v*«w «■• '^m^iin r m ^ ,vl/ : VIEW OF PEEK.SKILL AND BAT 24 WESTCHESTER COUNTY NATIONAL BANK =003 AND RELIAHLK: Capital $100,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits over $398,000. Deposits over $3,400,000. Totals over $4,100,000. TiSi'sj vr ^^mht BB3SSSS5SI That municipality is strong whose financial institutions are strong. Peekskill is well sup* plied with banks of high reputation. Oldest of them is the Westchester County National Hank. Founded as the Westchester County Bank in 1833 and continuing as such until it came under the National Hank act in 1865, this instituion has weathered every financial storm from the great panic of 1837 down to the present time without a quiver in its stand- ing and even helped out some of the metro- politan banks in more than one of those great crises. It has been conducted on sound busi- ness principles from the start and managed by financiers who knew how. when and where safely to invest its holdings. In the 23rd annual Roll of Honor of the National Hanks of the United States recently published bv "The Financier" of New York it stands num- ber 48 in the whole country as regards capital and surplus and number 7 in the state. Always sound, the Westchester County National bank started on a period of excep- tional progress with the acquisition of Hon. Cornelius A. Pugsley, who in 1S70. starting at that time as teller, passed rapidly on and up as cashier, vice president and president, which position he continues to hold. Mr. Pugsley's reputation in the financial world extends to every part of the country and bis connection with the bank is an element of strength. Another man who gives strength to it is George A. Ferguson, who has been connected with it since 1881 and is now its cashier. The remaining officers are Frank M. Dain, vice-president and Frederick I. Pugsley, assistant cashier. The directors are C. A. Pugsley. Edward F. Hill, Frank M. Dain, Edward E. Young, II. L. Armstrong, Gei '-. V Ferguson, S. D. Horton, Ira D. Strang, George F. Pierce, William L. Dyckman, C. C. Knight -\nd Thomas Nelson, Jr. 25 26 PEEKSKILL SAVINGS BANK PEEKSKILL, N. Y. This bank, which at present is the only Savings Bank in Peeks- kill, was incorporated in 1859 and is one of the most popular insti- tutions of the kind in this section of the State, which is but natural, as its affairs have always been ably managed and the interests of depositors carefully guarded. Its financial condition is excellent the funds being securely invested and there being a surplus of more than $400,000 over all iabilities, and still further security is af- forded by the character of the men most prominently identified with the institution, they include the following well known citizens : Officers : Charles C. Knight, President ; Frank M. Dain, Fred- erick Lent, Vice Presidents ; Sanford R. Knapp, Secretary ; Edward E. Young, Treasurer, and Robert S. Allen, Cashier. Trustees: Henry L. Armstrong, Edward G. Halsey, Sanford R. Knapp, Charles C. Knight, Frank M. Dain. Ira D. Strang, Fred- erick Lent, Oscar Griffin, Alonzo Seymour, Edward E. Young. William H. Croft. Geo. \Y. Buchanan, Edmund Jordan, Jay R. Decatur, Robert S. Allen. Assets July 1, 1914 $4,969,931.87 Surplus, July 1st, 1914 456,580.46 27 One of the modern homes ( bungalow type ) for sale by S. J. McCord, Real Estate and Insurance, Corner Park and North Division Streets, Peekskill, N. T. Phone Connections. 28 APPRAIS ING DEVELOPING REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE TO BUY, SELL OR RENT ANYTHING IN THE REAL ESTATE LINE IN PEEKSKILL GIVE YOUR BUSINESS TO AN EXPERT FOR THE BEST RESULTS FARMS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS INVESTMENT PROPERTY AND VILLAGE HOMES S. J. McCORD phone connections SOUTH DIVISION ST., CORNER PARK ST. 29 AT THE FOOT OF DUKIDERBURG 30 THE HOME OF FEA- TURE PHOTOPLAYS AND VAUDEVILLE. HUDSON THEATRE HIGH CLASS VAUDE- VILLE AND FEATURE PICTURES PEEKSKILL, N. Y. Al WAVS A CLEAN SHOW— NOTHING OFFENSIVE OR si ifSfiFSTlVF ; PRICES NEVER CHANGE-10 AND 20 CENTS matinees at 2:15. PEEKSKILL AMUSEMENT COMPANY, Incorporated evenings at 7 o'clock THE NEW MOHEGAN INN MOHEGAN LAKE, NEW YORK 42 MILES FROM NEW YORK CITY The new Mohegan Inn has all modern im- provements, is open for guests the year round. The hotel and cottages have all conveniences and an accommodating capacity of two hun - dred. The cuisine is in charge of a thoroughly competent chef, and the table is well supplied with vegetables gathered fresh from the gar- den every day. A fine orchestra provides a concert every noon and furnishes music even, evening for "dancing in the Casino. There are, on the premises, lawn tennis courts, ball field and croquet grounds. There is a beautiful grove between the house and the lake, which is kept private, for the ex- clusive use of guests. There are pleasant drives of short and long distances on excep- tionally good roads, and there is connected with the hotel a first-class livery stable. Boats are also rented by the day or week at reason- able prices. There is no malaria. There are no mosquitoes. Official Headquarters for all Automobile Clubs. Fire-proof Garage connected with Inn. Spring water used at the Inn 96% pure. Long distance telephone. 855-W. RATES— New Mohegan Inn: Single, $14 to $25 per week ; Double, $12 to $18 per week ; per day, $2.50 to $.3.50. Special- rates for the month of June and September; also special rates for young men. Cottages to rent for season or year round. Meals may be taken at Inn. The proprietor assures the public the same satisfaction that has characterized his career for the past forty years, and hopes to greet his old friends as well as new. Address all communications to FRANK FRYE MOHEGAN LAKE, N. Y. EMELINE One of the most interesting trips out of Peekskiil is on the famous "Emeline", running from Haver- straw to Nevvburgh, and touching at all intermediate points along the Hudson, including Peekskiil. The Captain. D. C. Woolsey, has been in continuous service on the river for sixty-four years, and has been in constant service on this route for forty years. This vessel was used as dispatch boat for the U. S. Gov- ernment during the Civil War and was known as the Nantasket, oper- ating on the James and Potomac Rivers, many times carrying the hero of the Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant. The vessel has been prac- tically rebuilt since that time and is now in excellent condition. Pas- sengers and freight are carried. There is no more beautiful way of viewing the Highlands of the Hud- son than on the Emeline. Courtesy of The Highland Democrat. 33 MEADOWSWEET FARMS 34 MEADOWSWEET FARMS T HE Meadowsweet Farms are situated five miles east of Peekskill on Croton Avenue. They are one of the few suc- cessful Certified Dairy Farms in the State of New York. They are owned by Mrs. Thomas Ewing of Yonkers and Washington, D. C, and managed by H. S. Rothera, a specialist in dairy farming and the production of pure, clean milk. In the five years he has been there, he has converted Meadowsweet Farms from a somewhat costly experiment to a bearing cost point, and is now out for gross profits. The farms are of 350 acres. All crops grown are fed to the herd of high class grade cows, which are tuberculin tested before admittance to the herd, and regularly retested to detect incipient cases. Last year they were scored 100 per cent perfect on health, cleanliness and conformation of herd. Many dairy farms handle milk but do not specialize in it. On this farm the rule is reversed. They specialize in milk, but do not handle it. Every cow is washed before milking — 400 to 500 towels being used daily. All untensils are scrubbed, rinsed and sterilized after use and every effort made to prevent any dirt or dust from getting into the milk; which, from the time it leaves the cow, is weighed, cooled to 45 degrees, botled, sealed and packed in ice — being only in transit from 2 to 4 minutes, and never at any time, contaminated by human hand. Science, cleanliness and routine are characteristics of the farm management and many expensive devices are used, re- gardless of first cost. The result being "Certified Milk", which is perfectly safe for the feeding of the most delicate infant or feeble invalid. They are certified by The Medical Society of New York, whose rules and requirements are more stringent than many other medical societies. Visitors are welcome at Meadowsweet Farms and Mr. Rothera is at all times pleased to explain the value of every regu- lation there in force. 3$ MORTON'S PEEKSKILL AND NEW YORK DAY LINE PEEKSKILL, N. Y. ONE of the big advan- tages that the Village of Peekskill enjoys is service of an excellent freight boat line to New York City. This is the Morton Day Line, which has carried freight 1 iet ween Peekskill and New- York so long that it seems a part of the village itself or, ai least, a co-existent adjunct. The Morton Day Line was started by the father of its pres- ent operators and by him run successfully until his death. In that time it took up an ex- tensive patronage and by its promptness, care and courtes) made friends of all its clients. This condition contin- ues under the present manage- ment. Odell Morton and William Morton, the present heads of the line, may be said to have been born in the their father, the business and late Captain they know it throughly. Both are experienced pilots and they inherit those traits of George Morton, that enabled him not only to secure trade but to handle it so as to retain it. It is doubtful if a serious complaint against this popular line has ever been heard in Peekskill. The boats of the line, Fanny Woodall and G. F. Brady, stop at Croton-on-Hudson and at Verplanck on both up and down trips. 36 P. EMERSON HEADY Dealer in all kinds of Meats, FresK Fish, Groceries, Vegetables, Provisions, Teas, Coffees and Spices 954 Central Avenue, Near N. Division St. N. Y. Phone 115-W PEEKSKILL, N. Y. State Line Phone 411 PEEKSKILL ICE COMPANY We Cut from the following Lakes : Lake Penelope, Griffin's Lake, Lake Lafayette, Locust Avenue, Skady Lake and Y orktown Pond. TELEPHONE CONNECTION 1215 PARK STREET, PEEKSKILL, N. T. 37 MOHEGAN LAKE SCHOOL MOHEGAN LAKE, WESTCHESTER CO., N. Y. For the man of family who is specially interested in the problem of education, Peekskill is particularly attractive as a place of residence. In addition to a fine public school system, the town possesses a number of private schools of first class. Not least of these, although not in the village boundary, is Mohegan Lake School on the shores of beautiful Mohegan Lake, four and one half miles from Peekskill, about five hundred feet above the Hudson River level. Founded in 1880, for thirty-four years it has been devoted to the careful preparation of young men for business, for the technical school, or for the university ; and above all to the thor- ough physical, mental, and moral equipment of its students for their chosen life work. The high tone of the school, and its successful career through these years is a matter of pride not only to the men who conduct it, but to the whole community. Mohegan has accom- plished its success by a firm adherence to certain ideals The fundamental tenet of its faith has always been the perfection of the individual, through a harmonious development of all the pow- ers of the boy. At Mohegan the standard of value has been fixed with due regard to what is practicable as well as to what is best in the preparation of youth for the duties of mature man- hood. Mohegan has striven to teach boys not only to think and to know, but to do; to develop not only the power of appreciation, but also the power of accomplishing. The threefold aim of the school has been to secure knowledge, culture and efficiency. The love of its alumni, their en- thusiastic support, the success of its graduates in higher fields of learning and in life, are abund- ant evidence that it has not been in vain to adhere to these principles. The senior principal, Mr. Albert E. hinder, A. M., of Princeton, is entering upon his twenty- fifth year with the school. Mr. Chas. Huntington Smith, A. M., of Amherst, became associated with him in 1907. 38 7. < U _J n Q O O 7. 5 X < I u 3 CO THE PLANT OF THE VAN CORTLANDT DAIRY Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Milk, Cream and Dairy Products. Wholesalers of LocktCood's Ice Cream. Office, Constant Avenue. E. J. Locktfood, Manager. 40 W. H. MOORE BUSINESS ESTABLISHED OVER 70 YEARS Dealer in All Kinds of Furniture and Picture Framing A Large Assortment Iron and Brass Beds and Cribs Couches and Uphol- stered Goods always on hand ALSO UNDERTAKING AND EMBALMING Oldest Licensed Embalming Establishment in Peekskill 924 MAIN STREET, PEEKSKILL, R T. NEW YORK PHONE 358. STATE LINE PHONE 110-M 42 THE FLEISCHMANN COMPANY Charles Fleischmann, the founder of The Fleischmann Co., made and sold the first pound of compressed yeast used by the American baker. That was in 1868 — nearly half a century ago. From that humble beginning The Fleischmann Co. has grown. To-day there are ten Fleisch- mann factories in operation in different parts of the country and they produce over one hundred million pounds of yeast a year. The largest Fleischmann plant is situated at Charles Point, Peekskill-on-the-Hudson, N. Y. — a beautiful, ideal and advantageous location. This factory with immense buildings, grain ele- vators, railroad, wharves, and offices, covers one hundred acres of ground. There are 1,500,000 square feet under roof covering 125 buildings, including a grain elevator with a capacity of 250,000 bushels of grain. It requires 5,000 bushels of grain, corn, rye and barley, to supply the material for each day's output. There are over two miles of railroad connecting with the various structures and providing the very best railroad facilities for all points. East, West, North and South. The monthly consumption of water amounts to more than 3,000,000 cubic feet or about 22,500,000 gallons. It requires 5,000 tons of coal each month to keep the fires going. In addition to its wonderful manufacturing facilities, The Fleischmann Co. has one of the finest distributing organizations in the country. This consists of 950 agencies through which personal delivery service is rendered to bakers and grocers in practically every city, town and hamlet. The Fleischmann Co. is a vital factor in our national life since it is Fleischmann's Yeast that raises the nation's bread. 43 N. DAIN'S SONS COMPANY LUMBER YARDS WITH RECORD NEARLY A CENTURY LONG NONE of the N. Dain's Sons Co. was alive when the lumber business was first started by the firm to which they trace back. In its early days Peekskill shipped as well as received considerable lumber and one of the lumber yards of those days is on the spot where theirs now stands and the business has descended in a direct line to them from that old-time firm. The name of Dain first appeared in the firm in 1852, when John Ombony took in partnership with him in the business Nathaniel Dain. Mr. Ombony retired in 1880 and then the firm became N. Dain & Sons. Upon the death of the senior Mr. Dain in 1888 the firm became N. Dain's Sons and so continued until 1901, when it was incor- porated under its present name. They handle lumber in all forms and. it may be added, in all quantities, for they are whole- salers and retailers and are said to carry the biggest lumber stock to be found at any place along the Hudson river. Their yards on North Water Street cover two acres and are always fully and variously stocked to meet any demand that may arise. Having their own docks, they are equipped to receive and handle large shipments at any m^^mmm « rm \ r 1 .—— ~ time. Thus they have experience am! facilities to promptly and properly furnish lumber in great or small quan- tities upon demand, of proper qualit\ and at proper prices. They cater to a trade extending to a radius of some thirty-five miles about Peekskill and furnish steady employment to some twenty-five men. Mr. Frank Dain is a director in Peekskill Military Academy. West- chester County National Bank and Peekskill Savings Bank. 44 ARTHUR F. STRANG Real Estate and Insurance Fire, Life, Plate Glass, Employers Liability Insurance in the best Companies THE FLATIRON BUILDING South Division Street, Peekskill, N. Y. B. J. McGUIRE REAL ESTATE Lake View Properties, Farms, Building Lots, River View and Factory Sites at Verplanck, N. Y. a specialty FLATIRON BUILDING ROOMS 10-11-12 PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK 43 R. MAC KELLAR'S SONS COMPANY A MILL WITH A HISTORY WAY back before tbe time of the Revo- lutionary War there was a mill in the valley on McGregor's brook about where now stands what is famil- iarly known as MacKellar's mill. By a more or less clear line of descent the present con- cern traces back to that. First the mill was undoubtedly a saw, grist and fertilizer mill. then the saw mill work was given up ; later the same happened to the grist business and then came in the grinding of gypsum and the furnishing of ground charcoal for the foun- dries that began to form a great part of Peek- skill's industry. Robert MacKellar, the founder of the present business, which was established in 1844, was the originator of the charcoal tab- let as a cure for dyspepsia and this part of the business is now an extensive one. The company grinds charcoal for use in a variety of industries greater than anyone unacquainted with the work would suppose have use for it and they furnish it specially fitted in each case for the work that it is to be used at. W. H. H. MacKellar, the secretary, treasurer and general manager of the company may be said to have been born in the business and, wdiile he has had experience in other callings sufficient to acquaint him with the work of the world in general, he has specialized strongly enough on this line to be an expert at it and well fitted to manage this, the largest concern of its kind in the country and the original foundry facings mill of the country. 46 THE CONVENT. WEST FRONT, ST. GABRIEL 47 LENT & BURCHETTA CO., Inc. Electrical Work of E\)er>) Description F. A. BURCHETTA, President J. H. LENT, Treasurer Superintendent Fire Alarm System LIGHT, POWER, BELL and PRI. VATE TELEPHONE SYSTEMS Wired in a perfect manner, according to plans of underwriters. All work receives prompt and immediate attention OFFICE L. D. 'PHONE 527-J. REYNOLDS BUILDING, SOUTH DIVISION STREET, PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 48 LAKE MITCHELL 49 F. N. MCCOY F. W. OTTE, JR. McCOY & OTTE SANITARY PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF STOVES AND RANGES. TILE PIPE AND FITTINGS AGENTS FOR RICHARDSON & BOYNTON AND STEWART STOVES AND RANGES WORK GUARANTEED SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES FURNISHED TELEPHONE 60-J 111 NORTH DIVISION STREET PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 50 T. J. MAXWELL COMPANY Large Factory Constantly Busy in Supplying Demand LTHOUGH now operatng under a different name than when it first started here, the manufacturers of the Restwell brand of pajamas and night shirts and the Record brand of tub dresses was one of the first to start in that line in the village. The T. J. Maxwell Co. is an outgrowth from the Jano- witz and Maxwell Co. which, without flourish or big claims, started operations here several years ago. The popularity of their brands increased and. with it, the extent of their manufacture grew, until now, housed in a building especially erected for them recently, they are working steadily and turning out a vast supply to meet the demand. This factory, four stories high and equipped with every modern device for work in their line and for the con- venience of their employes, furnishes work for a force of a hundred people not counting executive officers, New York office force or sales forces, with an addition of about fifty more during the rush season of the fall. The company manufactures a popular priced line of goods and their pa- jamas, night shirts and dresses arc widely and favorably known as is evi- denced by a constantly increasing de- mand for them. The New York office of the com- pany is in the Fifth Avenue Building at 200 Fifth avenue. „■ '- i g i i * II ill I E 51 FRONT VIEW OF WORRALL HALL 52 WORRALL HALL EEKSKILL leads in schools. Nowhere are more or better opportunities for education up to the point of entrance to college or business life to be found in a place of the size of this village, or even considerably larger. The public schooL are such that the State takes pride in them and the private institutions are of the same high grade. Among the latter Worrall Hall Military Academy holds to the high rank as an ideal school for boys. Counting as much on character training as on increasing the mental equipment of the boy, the manage- ment of this academy limits itself as to numbers and is satisfied that its reputation should depend upon the quality of the boys that are trained there rather than upon the quantity. The number accepted in any term is limited to what the faculty conscientiously believes it can properly handle, giving due attention to the whole boy — physical, mental and moral. The courses of study fit the boy, according to which is chosen, for entrance in college or for stepping directly into the activity of business life. He leaves the school prepared for his next step in life. James Nelson McLure, principal of Worrall Hall Military Academy, was formerly headmaster at Miami Military Institute, at Germantown, Ohio, and is a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan University, where he received the degree of B. A. He is somewhat of a fraternal man, a thirty-second degree mason and has the breadth that a man must possess to travel that far on the road. With him are assoicated teachers of a high grade of efficiency and ot experience in this work. 53 "TIME TELLS" OVER HALF A CENTURY of Dry Goods Floor Coverings Window Shades Wm. B. Baxter 54 FLATIRON OFFICE BUILDING F. D. OAKLEY GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS 103-105 SO. DIVISION STREET Cor. Brown Street PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK H. FIELD HORNE PHILIP STRANG, JR. STRANG MUSIC CO. "Everything Worth While in Music" Long Distance Phone 67-R FLATIRON BUILDING, PEEKSKILL, N. Y. WILBUR D. L0CKW00D CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR FLATIRON BUILDING PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK 55 The Young - Sparrow Company CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS MERCHANT TAILORING TRUNKS, ROBES, AND HORSE BLANKETS 32 NORTH DIVISION ST. Telephone 138- W. PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK 56 ALBERT B. WELBAVSKY MANUFACTURING JEWELER ESTABLISHED 1893 LEADER IN ARTISTIC WORKMANSHIP Manufacturing and Repairing done on Premises Specialist In Difficult Jobs 27 North Division St. Peekskill, N. Y. GILBERT T. WALDRON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Wiring of all Kinds, Fixture Work, Motors Installed — Everything Electrical RESIDENCE PHONE 617-J-l Shop 1031 Park St., Colonial Theatre Bldg. PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK 57 RESIDENCE OF MR. LOUIS ETTLINGER S """SUPERBLY situated on __ one of Peekskill's beau- ^Sa£sl tiful hills and com- manding a magnificent view in all directions including the high peak of Sugar Loaf Mountain on the North, a sweeping view of the Hudson River on the West and Briarcliff on the South. ( (riginally the home of the world's greatest preacher and orator, Henry Ward Beecher, the present owner has delighted in preserving and improving this fine mansion and grounds. Per- haps no home in America is sur- rounded by such beauty of foli- age and variety of trees, nearly all of which were presented to Mr. Beecher. This historic spot is one of the few estates in this country where over 50 years ago such artistic and scientific landscape gardening has been employed. 58 HIGHLAND DEMOCRAT CO. PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS Henry L. Armstrong, President ; George E. Briggs, Vice- President ; Ira D. Strang, Secretary ; Edward F. Hill, Treasurer ; C. D. Pueslev. Best equipped with men, type, presses, stock of any job printer in town. Doing business in this three story brick building on Park Street, close by Division Street and numbers 1006-1008 and 1010 respectively. PUBLISHERS OF THE HIGHLAND DEMOCRAT GEO. E. BRIGGS, Editor-Manager. MEMBER OF] PEEKSKILL'S OLDEST, BEST, MOST RELIABLE NEWSPAPER. OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC- ORGAN OF COUNTY, TOWN, VILLAGE Published Every Saturday Morning. Ten pages, Seventy (70) Columns. Subscription Price, $2 per Year in Advance. Single Copies, 5 Cents. A Family Newspaper — Clean. Wholesome and De- void of all Sensationalism. 59 BEAUTIFUL HOME SITES Nelson Park and the Old Durrin Farm are Attractive THOMAS NELSON, JR. "Nelson Park" was so known in Peekskill for years when it was wood- land and broad, open fields. When the Thomas Nelson Estate opened the section for homes, developing it at an expense of between $50,000 and $60,000, it was quite natural that the popular local name should be retained and so it was. Seventy-eight lots were laid out in the park and are now almost entirely sold. The park lies in one of the most advantageous sections of the village and has all of the conveniences that are to be found anywhere in the village together with the close neighborhood of one of the few remaining woodlands of the village. It is elevated, overlooking the village and affording beautiful views in three directions. The drainage is perfect ; has graded streets, con- crete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, gas, water, electricity and shade trees. It is protected against undesirable persons and buildings. The management of the Estate of Thomas Nelson is also developing the old Durrin Farm at VanCortlandtville and here are to be found delightful sites for bungalows and small farms. Honorable Thomas Nelson, Jr., twice elected president of the village, which office he now holds, is the manager of these developments and one of the most active boosters of the village. At the head of a large estate, he has chosen these parcels of it as the most attractive to offer in carrying forward the "progress of Peekskill" movement which now clearly is under way. 60 Peekskill Lighting and Railroad Service THE Gas, Electric and Railroad service supplied by the Peekskill Lighting & Railroad Co. is equal to that supplied in any city of the State. A description of the departments shows this. Railroad Department: — The main line of the railroad extends from the New York Central railway station, through the centre of the village in an easterly direction to Lake Mohegan, where a pleasure park adjoining the lake is provided for the patrons of the road. Provision is made on South Street near Division for the transfer of passengers to the Verplanck branch and to the Putnam & Westchester Traction Company's line. The total mileage covered by the two lines is more than fifteen miles. The rolling stock of the railroad consists of : 6 Semi-Convertible Brill Cars, Vestibule type ; 4 Closed Cars, Vestibule type ; 8 Open Cars ; 1 Snow Plow ; 1 Combination Snow Plow and Express Car ; 1 Coal Car (side and bottom dump) ; 1 Coal Car (side dump) ; 1 Work Car. The motor equipments are all new. Electric Light & Power: — Electric motors furnish power to a large number of the manufac- turing industries in the city, electric power being used partially in the municipal pumping plant and entirely for the high service reservoir. Electric lighting has shared the popularity and usefulness of the electric motor and is used for street lighting, by most of the stores and in a large number of residences. Gas Department: — For the production of gas this company has a modern gas plant located on Water Street just south of the electric station. At the present time the company rents gas ranges, water heaters and gas cookers. In order to carry on this work and render service to the public the company employs nearly 100 men, a large number of whom are natives of the village. (I PEEK.SK.ILL MILITARY ACADEMY **!! fci r-. s GRAVEL ROOFING also ASPHALT PAVEMENTS. I BuitDiH'c *™^J^K TfGXSTOHE & BRICK. A.j 0FF!'?E Al? 5 WAT'6f\6T. EDORE AT CENTRE DOCK AND GENERAL TEAMING. John Smith, Jr., general contractor and owner of the Centre Dock, is one of the old line citizens of Peekskill who have grown up with the village and helped largely in making it the place that it is. Forceful and progressive, he has the native insight that has en- abled him largely to foresee the course of events and profit thereby. Always active, Mr. Smith has exer- cised that activity in a public spirited manner, serving both his country and his village in peace and in war. As a sixteen year old boy he was mustered in as a corporal in the 135th N. Y. Infantry ( afterward, the 6th Heavy Ar- tillery) and served through the Civil War, being discharged with the rank of lieutenant, Aug. 24, 1865. Returning from the war, Mr. Smith went into the gravel roofing business with his father, eventually taking over the entire business and add ing to it that of general contracting. But a short time after this he, with several war comrades, organized Centennial Hose Co., and was the first foreman, which did good service in the village fire department for many years. About ten years later he was one the charter members of Centennial Hose Co.. No. 4, a company still active. These are but part of his ser- vices to his community. For a number of years he was a member of the Drum Hill Board of Education — at one time its president — and he served one term as postmaster of the village, 1890 to 1894. At present Mr. Smith is conducting a large contracting business, with 20 or more teams which he keeps busy the year round. He is also agent for the famous Vulcanite Portland Cement which is largely used in public and private work in this community. 63 LAKE MOHEGAN EAGLE MARKET ESTABLISHED 1776 CHAS. H. NELSON BARGER & POWELL 1004-6 MAIN STREET DIRECT TO YOU REAL ESTATE AND GENERAL IN- SURANCE BOTH PHONES PEEKSKILL, N. Y. Auctioneer, Insurance Adjuster and JOSEPH S. AUSTIN Appraiser. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS 934 SOUTH STREET Vegetables and Berries in Season PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK 108 MAIN STREET PEEKSKILL NEW YORK 65 PEEKSKILL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY On every side in and about Peekskill are monuments to the skill and ability of the Peekskill Construction Co. This firm, which succeeds A. Renza, now its president, does all lines of building and construction work — the larger the better. Many of the Buildings of the Fleischmann plant in this village and the Standard Oil Cloth Co. plant at Buchanan are ex- amples of its work as are, also, the stone work of the Guardian Building, Drum Hill High School and several other public and business buildings in and about town Wicopee dam and storage res- ervoir, a recent addition to Peekskill's water system, was built by this company. This dam is 400 feet long and, at its great- est depth, 35 feet deep. The capacity of the lake thus im- pounded is 420,000,000 gallons. It covers 54 acres of ground and, being nearly circular, has a di- ameter of about half a mile. From the start this work was pushed forward by the company WICOPEE DAM without a hitch and its successful completion was hailed with delight by the whole village as betokening a time when water famines need no longer be feared here. The Peekskill Construction Company secured the contract for building a sewer system and disposal plant for Goshen and it is now at work on this job. These are a few of the larger jobs that the company handles, but it does smaller ones, too. Dozens of handsome stone walls about the village show its neatness in little jobs and residences and barns here and there show its ability at work on smaller buildings. 66 WM. BROTH ERTON, Jr. WM. J. WIBERLEY GEORGE BAXTER SUCCESSOR TO WM. BROTHERTON'S SONS ESTABLISHED 1863 WIBERLET & BAXTER MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN THE LEADING LUMBER, SASH, DOORS, MOULD- INGS, GLASS, BUILDERS' BUILDING CONTRACTORS HARDWARE COR. CENTRAL AND UNION AVENUES Office 111 Nelson Avenue Telephone Connections Peekskill, - - New York PEEKSKILL, .... NEW YORK 67 EAGLE GARAGE MESSRS. BARGER AND YELLETT, Proprietors One of the busiest places in Peekskill and one that is very necessary to the man who owns an automobile is the Eagle Garage, located on the Albany Post Road on North Division Street. The proprietors of this up-to-date Garage are certainly making a reputation for them- selves which is being spread far and wide by their satisfied customers. Starting at the very beginning of the automobile trade, they have developed their fast growing business and any car given in their charge will be taken care of by ex- perts. A general garage business is carried on — repairing, renting, the agency of a number of the best cars. A first trial means a steady customer. 68 JOHN N. TILDEN, President CHARLES MITCHELL, Vice President WM. H. STEVENS. Sec'v and Treas. THE BAKER UNDERWEAR COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF MUSLIN UNDERGARMENTS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN Plant of The Baker Underwear Company, Employing a force of 350 hands FACTORY: Peekskill, N. Y. OFFICES: 135 Fifth Avenue, New York City 69 JUNIOR HALL, PEEK.SK.ILL MILITARY ACADEMY 70 FOWLER & POWELL CARPENTERS & BUILDERS State Line and H. R. Phones 910 Centra! Ave., Peekskill, N. Y. ETTORE R. PANZANARO HARNESS MAKER Full Line of Blankets, Whips, Dog Collars and Stable Supplies Suit Cases, Trunks and Ladies' Bags Repaired 916 Central Ave., Peekskill, N. Y. JACOB B. COHEN Furniture, Carpets, Oil Cloth and Bedding STOVES A SPECIALTY N. Y. -PKone 362-J. S. L. 'PKone 399-L 911-913 Main Street, Peekskill, N. Y. W. H. CROFT DEALER IN FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS AND FURNISHING UNDERTAKER Telephone Calls: N. Y. 83. State Line, 247-F 947 MAIN ST., PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 71 B1RDSEYE VIEW OF MOUNT SAINT GABRIEL 72 Miss Theresa Gertrude Graham MISS A. MAY MOORE MILLINERY PARLORS FINE MILLINERY Latest Styles in Dress, Semi-dress ana 1029 MAIN STREET Tailored Hats Next door to Eagle Hotel 1053 MAIN STREET PHONE 9R PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK 73 THE PEEKSKILL GARAGE W. H. ASH, Proprietor Almost the pioneer garage in Peeks- kill, this successful Garage has grown from a small one-story building on South Street, to a new, modern, up-to-date two-story building on Washington Street. Here, with a corps of expert machinists, Mr. Ash is handling his fast-growing automobile business. A number of the best cars are handled and Mr. Ash proud- ly claims that his newest is the "Velie" and they all say it is "some car", Get a demonstration, and you won't be satis- fied with your old car. 74 SOMETHING ABOUT BUNGALOWS Prominent among those who believe in Peekskill and who have backed up their beliefs by substantial invest- ments is Ernest Loomis, the writer, whose books on philosophical and self-culture topics have sold extensive- ly here and abroad. He first bought sixty acres to use as headquarters for his educational interests, and then be- came so deeply impressed with the prospects of advances in real estate values that he bought dozens of places, aggregating over 500 acres, nearly all of which are near good transportation facilities. He is now planning to build California bungalows on his Riverview Plaza subdivision which is only three blocks from the Peekskill depot. These he will sell mi easy terms at exceptionally low prices to local people, New Yorkers and others. He hopes to make these especially attractive to authors, artists, idealists, and others who require all modern improvements, and who appreciate the finest of the Hudson River scenery and the beautiful effects that can be obtained by making the bungalows harmonize with each other. For special information concerning them, address ERNEST LOOMIS, PEEKSKILL, N. Y. FRED I. TOMPKINS manufacturer of and Dealer in AWNINGS, TENTS, CANVAS GOODS I- 4_| HORSE AND WAGON COVERS N. T. PHONE 473-W 1247 PARK STREET, PEEKSKILL, N. Y. SOUTHARD ROBERTSON COMPANY For more than three-quarters of a century the '"People's Stove Works" on Main Street has been one of the large industries of Peekskill and one of the important stove foundries in this country. Established in 1835 by Thomas Southard, incorporated in 1900 as the "Southard Robertson Company." Its payroll has been a big element in the money circulating in Peekskill. The "Southard Robertson Company" manufactures the popular "Magnetic" brand of Cooking and Heating Stoves and "Waldorf" Kitchen Ranges, which have won favor through their uniform excellence, great assort- ment of sizes and styles in which they are made Its trade, both in domestic All requirements are met from the and foreign markets, is steadily increasing, owing to ihe quality of its products. The New York office and warerooms of the company are at 257-259 Water St and 21-23 Peck Slip, where descriptive illustrated catalogues may be had upon application. SOUTHARD ROBERTSON CO. foundries: peekskill, im. y. ALFRED S. HUGHES, President GEORGE W ROBERTSON, Treasurer GE0R6E W BUTCHER, Secretary THE WELLER STORE "Great Oaks from Little Acorns Grow" This maxim can be appropriately applied to the Weller Store. the well known and leading clothing and gents' furnishing estab- lishment in Peekskill and of which Mr. Chas. Weller is proprietor. Started only nine years ago and in a very modest way, he after- ward moved to his present spacious quarters, 922 to 926 South Street, where he carries the highest grade of nothing and gents' furnishings, ladies' shirtwaists and silk hosiery. Here can be found the famous "Society" Brand of clothing for men and young men, also the well known Knox Hat. His windows always display the latest styles in furnishings and are in keeping with everything found in this successful and up-to- date store. Mr. Weller is one of our youngest business men and most popular in fraternal organizations, being a member of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Royal Arcanum, Knights of Pythias and Loyal Order of Moose. 77 THE OUTLET, LAKE MOHEGAN 78 Goods called for and delivered Both Telephones ARTHUR DeGROFF JEWELLER L. E. EARLE REPAIRING A SPECIALTY CUSTOM TAILORING 2 NORTH DIVISION ST., PEEKSKILL, N. Y. Cleaning, Repairing, Sponging and Pressing by Electricity D. A. DIETZ Special attention to Ladies Tailoring PAINTING AND PAPER HANGING INTERIOR DECORATING SIGNS FOR EVERY PURPOSE N. Y. PHONE 581 South Street, Cor. Smith Street, Peekskill, N. Y. 201 SOUTH DIVISION ST., PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 79 Andrei Wigntman Slate and Metal Roofing, Metal Ceilings, Metal Sidings, Galvanized Cornice and Skylights, Asbestos Roofing, Roof Painting, Repairing, etc. ST. JOSEPH'S HOME.— Roofed by Andrew Wightman. Office : 806 CENTRAL AVENUE PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 80 W. B. PUGSLET GENERAL TRUCKMAN AND CONTRACTOR Piano and Safe Hoisting a Specialty) Packers and Snippers Dead Storage for Auto- mobiles «fc Housekold Removals, City) or Country By Motor or Horse Drawn Trucks Reduced Rates on House- hold Goods to all Western Points STORAGE WAREHOUSE 1600 to 1606 MAIN STREET Telepnc PEEKSKILL, N. T. 81 ST. PETER'S CHURCH, VAN CORTLANDTVILLE Peekskill is surrounded by spots of historic interest and among these none has more to hold the attention than have the "Old Church" and cemetery at VanCortlandtville. The church, a frame building still in a good state of preservation, was erected in 1767. It served as both church and school house un til the outbreak of the Revolution and in the latter years of that struggle, as church and hospital. Here, when his army was stationed in the vicinity. General Washington, who was a lay reader of the Church of England in America (afterward the Episcopal Church) read the services for his men. Later the church, with its neighbor the Bap- tist meeting house, since torn down, was used as a hospital for Continental soldiers. In it General Seth Pomeroy died. He was buried a few feet back of the church and a monument to his memory, erected by the Sons of the Revolution stands not far away. John Paulding, one of the captors of Major Andre, lies buried in his family plot al- most directly in front of the church. His grave is marked by a monument erected by the City of New York. 82 FOR GRANITE AND MARBLE MONUMENTS AND MONUMENTAL WORK, GO TO WM. BREMNER ALL LETTERING. FANCY MOLDING, CARVING AND TRACING DONE WITH PNEUMATIC TOOLS VIEW OF YARD. WORKS. HOME AND OFFICE RIGHT ON THE SPOT ALL THE TIME YARD: OPPOSITE HILLSIDE CEMETERY, VAN CORTLANOTVILLE. TELEPHONE CALL 128-W-2 THE MONTROSS STABLE FRANKLIN MONTROSS and ALICE M. MILLER, Proprietors Depot Livery, Sale and Exchange Stables Opposite N. Y. C. and H. R. R. R. NIGHT OR DAY WORK ATTENDED TO Both Phones Peekskill, N. Y. 83 DUNDERBERG. FROM ST. GABRIEL 84 THOMAS M. DUNCAN GEORGE W. WEST DUNCAN & WEST ARTISTIC TOMBSTONES AND MONUMENTS BUILT OF FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC GRANITE ViesJ of nev? Cemetery, VanCortlandtville, tOitk Monument in foreground Designed and Finished in Our O'Wn Yard. All Work Executed Witk the Latest Improved Pneumatic Mackinerp. TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS 162-166 North Division St. Peekskill, N. Y. HOPKINS BROTHERS CARPENTERS, BUILDERS, ARCHITECTS and PAINTING Doors, Sash, Blinds, Moulding and Glass. Plans, Specifications and Estimates Furnished. JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO 'PHONE 1-W 7 Union Avenue Peekskill, N. Y. 85 THE MOTOKART This is a progressive age. When the first experi- mental automobile was built, like the first telephone, it was an amusing plaything or curiosity. Now both are every day necessities. But the automobile was the first of a line of articles destined to make enorm- ous changes in business and social life. It was quick ly followed by the motor truck and motorcycle and then came a demand for a motor driven vehicle to take the place of the delivery wagon of the smaller mer chant. Automobiles and motor trucks were both too large and too expensive for this purpose and inventive geniuses were set at work to solve the difficulty. This was successfully accomplished when the MotoKart came upon the market. This necessity of to-day is manufactured at the company's factory on Hudson Avenue, Peekskill. The company's New York office is at 1790 Broadway. THE MATTHEW CLUNE CO., Inc. WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS 415 CENTRAL AVENUE HUDSON RIVER PHONE 26 STATE LINE PHONE 167 Douglas de F. Anderson William F. Chase Peekskill Machine and Tool Works 355-357 South Street, Peekskill, N. Y. All Kinds of Machinery Made and Repaired Supplies for Engineers, Plumbers, Steam Fitters, Etc. N. Y. PHONE 694-J The Perfecting of Inventions and Models a Specialty 86 PLANT OF THE PEEKSKILL STONE CO., PEEKSKILL, N. Y., MANUFACTURERS OF ALL CONCRETE PRODUCTS FISH & FREINHAR'S DEPARTMENT STORE In amount of floor space occupied possibly no other mercantile concern in Peekskill is quite as extensive as is the firm of Fish & Freinhar, whose department store at the corner of South Street and Union Avenue occupies two floors, with a frontage on South Street of 90 feet and a like depth. In this beautiful store there is displayed a stock as varied and as ex- tensive as could be found in almost any store of the same character even in a large city and the prices, too, easily meet the competition of the large city stores, with the further inducement that "money back if not satisfied" is a motto to which they live up to without quibble. Their stock, which includes everything for the home and all kinds of women's and children's cloth- ing, is of a quality and character which makes the offer of a return of money invested to a dissatisfied customer a safe one This firm, starting in business in Newburgh in 1900, opened its Peekskill store in 1906 and immediately became active in the business life of the village. Mr. Fish, who has charge of the Peekskill store joined the local Board of Trade and has been a hard-working member and 'officer in that body almost from the time he first came here, being at present its first vice president. It is impossible in one page of this book to give more than a hint of the breadth of this firm. One incident will serve to show something of its progress - iveness. We often hear of a large cor- poration — a railroad for instance — en- couraging the farmer on the principle that all wealth comes primarily from the earth, but it remained for Fish & Frein- har to be the first retail concern to take up this work. Three years ago they gave up their entire second floor for a week to an agricultural and horticultural fair. open to all, both as competitors and as visitors, and this is now a regular annual feature at their store, giving the farmers and growers of this sections a substan- tial uplift and encouragement and thus greatly benefiting the entire community. 83 FRANK HARDER HOME MADE CANDIES AND ICE CREAM 980 MAIN STREET, PEEKSKILL, N. Y. A BORN LEADER BLACK SHEEP FIVE CENT CIGAR PHONE 217 S. L. SAM ROSOFF CLOTHING HATS, SHOES AND GENTS FURNISHINGS 919 MAIN STREET, PEEKSKILL, N. Y. N. Y. PHONE 931-W MICHAEL J. KELLY STANDARD HOUSE RATES, $1.00 A DAY AND UP 50-54 Hudson Ave., Peekskill, N. Y. 89 90 The Cleanest and Most Wholesome Bread Sold DANDY PAN BREAD Put up in original tOaxed -Wrappers only at our Bakery. A dust- proof package. FRESH TWICE DAILY We use only the best materials in our Cakes ana Pies, wnicn are guaranteed to comply with the National Pure Food Laws F. M. BEGENAU, Proprietor BOTH PHONES 920 MAIN STREET PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 91 JOHN A. VAN SCOY DEALER IN NEW AND SECOND HAND STOVES Second-Hand Stoves Bought, Sold or Exchanged. General Repairing of All Kinds Done. All Styles of Stoves and Ranges Repaired. AGENT FOR CHAMPION INTERCHANGEABLE GAS AND COAL RANGE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BUY A CHAMPION STOVE This Range is something new and novel. Can he changed to either gas or coal in 3 seconds. Can boil on 3 lids with 1 burner under 1 lid. Can use gas and coal at the same time in the same range for cooking and heating water. Can do the work of two. Will keep your kitchen cool in summer. Will heat your house with gas on chilly days. Will carry away all gas fumes. Come and See a range that will pay for itself in a few years in saving of gas. WE WILL GLADLY EXPLAIN THE CHAMPION IN EVERY DITAIL 25 NELSON AVENUE Telephone Connection PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 92 ... --_ - . ." .: _ imrrin 0-:', Wrffil -•;;■■ BH-,','- , mGSE ,„.„,| fl'^* Lawson Motor Car and Garage Co. Automobiles, Repairs, Supplies AGENT FOR FORD, DODGE and HUPMOBILE 810 SOUTH STREET PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK 93 SAMUEL J. MACALLISTER L4DIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING Furs, Parlor Rugs, Matting and Linoleum CREDIT EXTENDED 11 N. DIVISION ST., PEEKSKILL, N. Y. One Flight Up. QUICK SERVICE REASONABLE PRICES VAN'S HOME MADE LUNCH 903 CENTRAL AVENUE Ladles Dining Room Annex, 5 Union Ave. A. Van Weltering, Proprietor. Peekskill, N. Y. C. A. WEISSER MEAT MARKET Dealer In BEEF, VEAL, LAMB AND POULTRY I. BERGER'S DELICATESSEN STORES AND TABLE LUXURIES BOTH PHONES 120 JAMES STREET, PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 804 SOUTH ST. 19 N. DIVISION ST. H. R. Phone 297-R H. R. Phone 157-J PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 94 WILLIAM LAWSON Men's and Boys' Outfitter SHOES FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN 25 YEARS AT THIS LOCATION 1 - 3 SOUTH DIVISION ST., PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 95 WOLFFS DEPARTMENT STORE HELEKER & RYAN JOHN J. HELEKER, Jr. HENRY F. RYAN ISIDORE WOLFF Manufacturers of Fine Domestic and Havana Cigars Make Peekskill Prosperous by Demanding 928-930 SOUTH STREET ana Buying Cigars Made in Peekskill Smoke Majestic Cigars, 10 cents, 3 sizes. The Sterling Five cent cigar and many other brands. TELEPHONE 670-W PEEKSKILL^ N. Y. 1012 PARK STREET. PEEKSKILL. N. Y, COLBY D. REYNOLDS JOHN J. BALLUFF WHOLESALE DEALER IN HOME MADE CANDY AND ICE CREAM Stationery, Souvenir Post Cards, Wrapping Dealer in School Supplies and Toys Papers, Paper Bags, Twine, Candies, All Kinds of Books, Etc. N. Y Phone 18-W. Slate Line Phone 18 N. Y. PHONE 234-W 932 MAIN STREET, - - PEEHSKILL, N. Y. 562 MAIN STREET, PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 96 DEAN FERRIS FLORIST, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN Agricultural Implements and Farm Machinery AUTOMOBILES 1510 Maple Avenue, - - Peekskill, N. Y. UP-TO-DATE DENTISTRY Not only modern methods — but being impartially fair and square with patients — that is \0hat I call up-to-date Dentistry. 8 FRED H. SMITH AUCTIONEER Dealer in HORSES, WAGONS, HARNESS, BLANKETS AUCTION EVERY TWO WEEKS Cor. PARK ST. AMD SOUTHARD AVE. N. Y. Telephone 68. Peekskill, N. Y. That is "P DR. GU srry Methods." No charge for examinations I. WARREN PERRY ARANTEE DENTAL PARLORS 97 WM. W. HOTT CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER H. R. Pkcne 388. State Line PKcne 211-F DYCKMAN STREET, PEEKSKILL, N. Y. CYRUS WILLIAM HORTON, JR. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Reliable fire insurance companies represented in al their branches, Real Estate in all its branches, Loans ; Appraisals. 98 The Seymour Coal Co., Inc. BUSINESS ESTABLISHED 1887 William D. Moore, Jr. WKolesale and Retail Dealers in REAL ESTATE Lehigh, Lackawanna, Blacksmith Coal ana Fertilizers AND ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE Cannel Coal for Open Grates NEW YORK PHONE 67-W OFFICE: 903 MAIN STREET FLATIRON BLOC, PEEKSKILL, N. Y. Coal Yard : Centre Dock. Peekskill, Kf. T. 99 LOUNSBURY & SONS COMPANY A LARGE CONTRACTING CONCERN MILTON W. LOUNS3URY When a company operates in several lines and is successful in all of them it is a pretty clear sign that it has the qualities that entitle it to promi- nence and permanence. Such a concern is the Lounsburv & Sons Co. This company is an extensive dealer in ice. both at wholesale and at retail, a gen- eral contracting and building firm and, also, dealers in sand, gravel, ce- ment, brick, etc. Its main office and plant are situated on lower Washing- ton Street and cover nearly two hundred acres. They own a large private lake from which they gather much of their own ice. The company is a mem- ber of the Empire State Ice Association and its ice stands high for purity. Their stables, located on a different part of the large property, are among the largest and most modern in equipment in Northern Westchester. In the contracting and building department the firm does all kinds of excavating and grading and furnishes sand, gravel, cement, brick, stone and all similar building materials. They also supply cement blocks in all sizes and shapes. They built the foundation for the Flatiron Building and made the excavations for the Guardian Building and Drum Hill High School. The company is incorporated and Milton W. Lounsburv is its presi- dent. Last year the president of the firm was elected a trustee of the village of Peekskill, being the one successful candidate on his ticket. This alone should be proof of his popularity in his own locality. 100 Wholesale and Retail Photo Art Novelties and Hudson River Views. : : : : : Professional Stereopticon Sup- plies. Electric and Calcium Lighting. Lantern Slides and Supplies to Rent and For Sale. E. E. BALLARD MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER =LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 14-W: STUDIO: 1-3 SOUTH DIVISION ST., PEEKSKILL, N. T. Fancy and Artistic Picture Framing. Oval, Circle, Glass and Bevel Mat Cutting. Amateur Photographic Sup- plies. Bromide Enlarging, any size. Interior, Exterior and Mechanical Photographic Work a Specialty. : : : : 101 HORTON & HORNE GROCERIES and GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND POST OFFICE For 17 years v?e nave satisfactorily catered to tkis and surrounding community WE CAN SATISFY YOUR EVERY WANTS MOHEGAN LAKE, N. Y. PeekskilPs Leading Music Store C. E. SEARLES, Proprietor EVERYTHING IN MUSIC Pianos, Organs, Talking Machines, Records, Supplies, Sheet Music, Musical Merchandise, Repairs for all makes. CASH OR EASY PAYMENTS Telephone Connection. 907 SOUTH STREET GUSTAV MULLER'S FANCY BAKERY TRY MULLER'S TWIN HONEY BREAD ORDtKS DELIVERED 960 Main Street, Peekskill, N. Y. Both Phones 102 THIS BOOK MANUFACTURED BY Htie Newburgk News Printing and Publishing Company) PRINTING, BOOKBINDING, PHOTO. ENGRAVING The Greatest Daily on tke Hudson River, between New York and Albany is THE NEWBURGH DAILY NEWS Every Afternoon, except Sundays, at 4:00 o'clock 40,000 READERS NEWS BUILDING, 40-42 GRAND STREET, NEWBURGH, N. Y. 103 INDEX Austin, Jos. S., Grocer 65 Balluff. Jno. J.. Whol. Paper, etc 96 B. & W. Bakery 91 Baker Underwear Co 69 Ballard. E. E., Photographer 101 Barger & Powell, Real Estate and Insurance 65 Baxter, W. B., Dry Goods, etc 54 Berger's Stores, Delicatessen 94 Black Sheep Cigars 89 Bremner, Wrn., Monumental Work. . 83 Brotherton, Win., Jr., Planing Mill.. 67 Clune, Matthew Co., Whol. Liquors.. 86 Cohen, Jacob B., Furniture 71 Croft, W. H., Furniture and Under- taker 71 Dain's. X. Sons Co., Lumber 44 DeGroff, Arthur, Jeweler 79 Dietz, D. A., Painter 79 Drum Construction Co., Contractors 12 Duncan & West. .Monumental Work. . 85 Earle, L. E yg Eagle Garage 68 Eagle Hotel 23 Eagle Market 65 Emeline, Steamer 33 Ferris, Dean, Florist [02 Fish & Freinhar, Department Store. . 88 Fleischmann Co., Mfr. Yeast 42-43 Fowler & Powell, Carpenters and Builders 7r Graham, Theresa Gertrude, Millinery 73 Harder, Frank, Confectionery '. . 89 Heady, P. Emerson, Market 37 Heleker & Ryan, Mfrs. Cigars 96 Highland Democrat Co., Publishers and Printers 59 Hopkins Bros., Carpenters and Builders 85 Horton, Cyrus Win, Jr., Real Estate and Insurance 98 Horton & Home, Grocers 102 Hotel Raleigh 20 Hoyt. Win. W., Builder and Con- tractor 98 Hudson Theatre 31 Kelly, Michael J., Hotel 89 Lawson Motor Car & Garage Co., Automobiles 93 Lawson, Win., Clothing and Furnish- ings 95 Lent & Burchetta, Electrical Contrac- tors 48 Lockwood, Wilbur D., Civil Engineer 55 Loomis, Ernest, Real Estate 75 Lounsbury & Sons Co., Ice and Contractors 100 McAllister, Sam. J., Clothing 94 McCord, S. J., Real Estate and Ins. 28 29 McCoy & Otte, Plumbers 50 McGuire, B. J., Real Estate and In- surance 45 Mackellar's, R. Sons Co., Mfrs. Char- coal 46 Maxwell, T. J. Co., Mfrs. Ladies' Underwear 51 Meadow Sweet Farms 34-35 Mohegan Inn 32 Mohegan Lake School 38-39 Montross Stable S3 Moore, A. May, Millinery 73 Moore, Win. D., Jr., Real Estate and Insurance 99 Moore, W. H.. Furniture and Under- taker 41 Morton Line 36 Motokart Co 86 Muller, Gustav, Bakery 97 Nelson, Thos., Jr., Real Estate 60 Oakley, F. D., Market 55 Panzanaro, E. R., Harness 71 Peekskill Construction Co., Contrac- tors 66 Peekskill Garage 74 Peekskill Ice Co 37 Peekskill Lighting & Ry. Co 61 Peekskill Machine & Tool Co 86 Peekskill Military Academy 62 Peekskill Savings Bank 27 Peekskill Stone Co 87 Perrv. Dr. I. W., Dentist 97 Pugsley, W. B., Storage 81 Reynolds. Colby D., Confectionery and Toys 96 Rosoff, Sam., Clothing Store 89 Searles, C. E., Music Store 102 Seymour Coal Co 99 Smith, Fred, Sales Stable 102 Smith, Jno., Jr., Contractor 63 Southard-Robertson Co.. Mfr. Stoves 76 Strang, Arthur G., Real Estate and Insurance 45 Strang Music Co., Pianos 55 Tompkins, Fred S., Mfr. Awnings. ... 75 Van Cortland Dairy, Milk and Ice Cream 40 Van Scoy, Jno. A., Stoves and Ranges 92 Van Wettering A., Restaurant 94 Welbavsky, A. B., Jeweler 57 Weller Store, Clothing and Furnish- ings 77 Weisser. C. A., Market 94 Westchester County National Bank. . 25 Wiberly & Baxter, Builders and Con- tractors 67 Wightman, Andrew, Roofer 80 Wolff, I., Department Store 96 Worrall Hall (Military School ) 52-53 Young & Sparrow, Clothiers 56 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS