In Port Byron's early history, it seems many lifestyles were ahead of the times. I recently found an article from the 1850's, where one of our woman had completed clergy training. When you look at the role of woman for this time period, most were not employed especially outside their own households or the business of their husbands. It is always a pleasure to be reminded that things were just a bit different here:
"Mrs. Linda Jenkins of Port Byron, N.Y. has commenced preaching, after a regular course of study, and is now fully entitled to the appellation of "Reverend."
Herkimer Co. Journal, Little Falls, NY August 13, 1857
Saturday, June 12, 2010
A Look Back At Wages
In a hustle bustle world, it is easy to feel undervalued. Bringing home the bacon continues to be a challenge and when you look back at labor rates from yesteryear, it is easy to see how much has changed. Here is an ad that appeared in The Daily Courier on Friday October 1, 1875 from Syracuse, NY:
"Fifty laborers wanted to work in the village of Port Byron, NY. Wages one dollar and fifty cents per day. Apply at No. 5 Pike Building or on the work. H. Candee & Co."
This would have the same purchase power as $30.20 per day as of 2009.
"Fifty laborers wanted to work in the village of Port Byron, NY. Wages one dollar and fifty cents per day. Apply at No. 5 Pike Building or on the work. H. Candee & Co."
This would have the same purchase power as $30.20 per day as of 2009.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Class of 1917
Class of 1917
Marion Ruth Jones Robert J Dixon
Norma Faye Hadden Marie Catherine Ryan
Adah May Hadden Russell E. Corey
Dorothy E. Wilt John Byron Hearn
Regina Moroney Frederick W. Kearnan
Marion Luella Weston Marguerite L. Fraher
Edgar H Wood Ruth Fannie Curren
Robert V. Beach
Board of Education for 1917:
John A. Topliffe Thomas W. Howell
Frank Jones Arthur E. Blauvelt
G. Ernest Wethey Hull F. Tanner
Thomas M. Crane Charles D. Loomis
T. Fayette Dixon
