ANNALS OF CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1838
Abstracts 559 - 566
FARMS & FARMING (Cont'd)
559 - H&G Oct. 30; ed:2/3 - The potato trade with Ohio has been profitable
for Western New York, Wisconsin, and Canada.
"The crop in Ohio was almost entirely cut off by the drought and in
the central portion of the State we notice they are quoted at $1.25 to
$1.50 per bushe 1. "
The potato trade down east has been equally extensive with the South.
560 - H&G Sept. 12; adv:2/5 - Good chance for a trade - A valuable farm
with good buildings, and near 280 acres adjoining, will be traded for
merchandise at a fair price. Enquire of J. Houghton, General Agent,
91 Superior st. (1)
See also Agricul ture; Farm Products
FIRE DEPARTMENT
561 - H&G Jan. 10; adv: 2/5 - Fire Department Notice - The Common Council
of this City, having by their ordinance authorized me to organize a Hose
Company from citizens other than members of the Engine Companies. I
therefore notify those who may wish to join, that an opportunity is now
offered. The company is to consist of 15 members. It is confidently
hoped that a sufficient number of those citizens who feel an interest in
having a well organized Fire Department will come forward immediately.
William Milford, Chief Engineer. (1)
562 - H&G Feb. 26; adv: 2/5 - Phoenix-No.4. The members of the Phoenix
Fire Co. No. 4 will leave their Fire Coats at M. Carson IS Paint Shop on
Water street, on or before Thursday morning next, the 29th inst.
By order of the Foreman. A. H. Curtis, Secy. (1)
563 - H&G Feb. 26; adv:2/5 - A Card. The members of the Eagle Fire Company,
No. 1 take this method to thank Dr. Lyman and Lady, for their substantial
and appropriate refreshments after the fire last evening.
J. G. McCurdy, Foreman. (1)
564 - H&G Feb. 27; adv:2/5 - Card. Geo. W. Stanley respectfully tenders
his thanks to the Firemen and Citizens, who assisted in removing and securing
his Books, and other property, from exposure by the late fire. (1)
565 - H&G Feb. 27; adv:2/5 - A Company of active Men is wanted to take
charge of Engine No.2, and it is hoped that a sufficient number of our
citizens wi 11 come forward immediately and organize. The recent fire
adds another lesson, showing the importance of having an efficient and
well organized Fire Department: Those wishing to join may have an opportunity
to do so by applying to Mr. James J. Davis, who has taken charge
of the list to obtain signatures. Wm. Milford, Chief Engineer. (1)
566 - H&G Feb. 27; adv:2/5 - Fire Department Notice - The Fire Wardens of
this city are requested to read the 4th and 23d Sections of the Ordinance
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