Franklin Academy - Student Yearbook (Malone, NY)

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began at the west end of the district. About two miles of the trip were through dense forests with only a narrow road upon which to travel. When they reached Malone, they passed over the river on a narrow plank bridge, on eithrer side of which were placed hewn timbers for guards. To the school children, this was one of the main events of t e year. Asa Perry erected the first hotel. Foote's tavern, located where the State Armory now is, was first owned and operated by Appleton Foote. The people gathered in these places to exchange bits of gossip and news. Q ani em 'T fs., Q Q fe. if it .. K , 1: Z3 ' I I' 5 Q 3 If fi ,Q ,V -l .. F - Some events of national interest have also occurred in Malone. In 1817 President Monroe passed through the town. The people eagerly turned out to witness this marvel. This took place at the time the stone bridge was being built. The bridge wasn't far enough advanced to permit the team to cross it so the presidential party walked over and their team forded a few rods above. At later dates the following personages have visited our fair city: Martin Van Buren, Grant, Hayes, Harrison, Cleveland, Harding and both of the Roosevelts. Gee, is that all Malone ever had to do with the nation as a'whole? I asked, rather taken aback. My poor child, didn't you ever hear of the War of 1812? Malone was a part of that. In the fall of 1813, Harison House was first occupied by Maior General James Wilkinson, then in command of a large section of the northern army. In fact the first flag to be captured in a land battle was taken in Franklin County in the battle of Hogansburg. After the battle at Chrystlers Farm, part of the American troops withdrew to Malone. During the winter many of his troops died. When the Americans withdrew to eastward, they left a quantity of supplies un- protected. A visit from the British was expected, so some of the citizens hid the supplies. Soon after this had been done, the British forces entered Malone by Elm Street. The commanding officer promised not to harm the inhabitants but a thorough search was made and the supplies were discovered, Malone was iust plain lucky that time. I should say so. I guess Malone has always had fairly good fortune, I replied, feeling quite proud. No, I wouldn'tsay that. In the early days money was very scarce. After the War of 1812, when the troops had left, it became increasingly scarce. Farmers had to begin months ahead to prepare for the tax-gather. The year of 1816 has gone into history as the year without a summer. There was a frost every month that year, but the worst was in September. It killed all the cro s. A state of actual famine existed. Teams, sent to Fort Covington to wait the arrival of a boat loaded with fljour, came back empty. Clark and Weade's store was filled with men with bags, waiting to fill them with flour. When the boat didn't come, even strong, hardy men cried. They could bear the hunger but it was hard to see their children starve. Finally the boat came and the suffering was ended. That was a close shave. I agree. Yet when did Malone start to get modern, you know, like it is today? Oh yes, modern. Well, all this time Malone had been making steady progress, never fear. In 18201. Franklin Telegraph, the first local news was published. This was followed in 1835 by the Palladium and then by the present concern. T e flrst good road was built by James Lamay de Chaymont and it ran from Black River to Malone. This was accomplished in the mid-nineteenth century. Electric lights were first introduced in 1904 and come to think of it, that wasn't so long ago. The folks up around here even got modern enough to get mixed up in the Civil War and the underground railway. There were two slaves owned in our county. Gerret Smith, the great abolishionist, offered land to any slaves who came here to live. However this strife did not last long. Thank goodness! Well, I guess I know it from then on. I must be going . With a startled jump I woke up without even thanking the kind old gentler l You know the story from where he left off. Today Malone is a thriving village of about ten thousand. Her schools are among the finest in the state. Her industries are expanding. She is noted for her friendliness and hospitality. We of Malone may well look with pride upon our home town. 4

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