Tonawanda Valley & Cuba News Items
Cuba Evening Review, Wed., April 24, 1881
Surveying the T.V. R.R. to Cuba
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The surveyors who are engaged in mapping out the proposed extension of the Tonawanda Valley Railroad to Cuba, were in town Wednesday, and are now engaged in
the survey of the route near this place.
The proposals are certainly bright for the early construction of the Tonawanda extension to Cuba, as we are informed that the requisite stock subscriptions
are likely to be fully realized. With the construction of this road, Cuba is destined to take on such business activity as will surprise neighboring towns that are watching with
somewhat of a jealous eye this new and very important project. All aboard for the Tonawanda Valley!
Cuba Evening Review, April 25, 1881
The surveyors of the Tonawanda Valley Railroad are still at work near Rushford.
Cuba Evening Review, April 27, 1881
Chief Engineer E.C. Appleton with a corps of assistants arrived at North Cuba last evening surveying the Tonawanda Valley Railroad extension. Dr. Hatch
with a large carriage brought the party to town for the night and carried them back to their work this morning. The survey will be nearly completed to Cuba today.
Cuba Evening Review, April 28, 1881
The surveyors of the Tonawanda Valley Railroad reached Cuba last evening, and put down the last stake of the grade survey. The chief engineer is now
making arrangements for surveying the location. It will be commenced today or tomorrow and will be surveyed through from this place to Arcade at once. The grade is reported to be
very favorable for the road and there is little doubt of its being built immediately.
Cuba Evening Review, April 30, 1881
The management of the Tonawanda Valley Railroad will begin work on it at once. By the first of August it is expected to be in readiness for the running
of trains.
Cuba Evening Review, May 2, 1881
The surveyors for the Tonawanda Valley Railroad had reached Cuba Saurday evening. They returned to this place to spend Sunday. The line of road as located
passes directly through the front yard of Mr. Loun and demolishes a small ban belonging to Samuel Morgan, North Cuba.
Cuba Evening Review, Patriot, May 2, 1881
The surveyors of the Tonawanda Valley Railroad have suspended operations and have begun work on the road from this place to Eldred via Richburg and Bolivar
oil fields. E.M. Bond goes to Buffalo this afternoon to confer with the parties who have the matter in hand. A pipe line from Richburg to this place will also be built and a pump
station and refinery pt in operation. Cuba is bound to "hump itself" while Wellsville and Olean and fighting each other.
Cuba Evening Review, May 3, 1881
Cuba, which has for so long stood aside and seen Olean and Wellsville advance through the medium of oil excitement, manufactories, etc., now coms to the
front itself as the outlet of a veritable oil field that bids to fair rival even the famous Bradford region. Men who are interested have been over the route and find that Cuba is
the proper place for the concentration of the Richburg oil business.
The long-headed President of the Tonawanda Valley Railroad has already seen this and yesterday telegraphed Mr. Appleton, the chief engineer of the road,
to begin a survey from this place to Richburg at once and to push it with all possible speed. Mr. Appleton rode over the route yesterday and pronounced it practicable.
In the afternoon the surveyors began work at the depot and are now going "on to Richburg" as fast as possible. A daily stage line is now being run from
this place to Richburg and it is being well patronized. Every inch of land in Richburg to within a short distance of this place has been leased for oil purposes and within thirty
days the country about here will be dotted with rigs and tanks and Cuba will boom with business at a rate unprecedented.
Cuba Evening Review, May 3, 1881
The new organization of the Tonawanda Valley Railroad necessary to allow it to be extended to the Richburg oil field was completed this morning at
Buffalo. Instructions have been sent to the men located at this point to push the work as rapidly as possible. The "knowing ones"' claim that the new road will be completed in less
than six weeks. The company that is building the road is backed by millions of money and mean business. "Cuba is pretty well, thankee, how's yerself."
Cuba Patriot, Friday, May 6, 1881
CUBA & RICHBURG RAILROAD!
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Our village and this entire section is not only humming with industry, and buzzing with trade, but it is fairly “howling” about the newly discovered oil
territory. Oil operators from Bradford and the Lower Country are whipping the filling all out of their coattails flying around here. A daily line of stages has been established
between Cuba and Richburg and Bolivar, running via West Clarksville. The distance from here to the Richburg Boomer is eleven miles, over one of the best roads in the country.
Old and prominent oil operators, positive that the Allegany Field likes west and north of what has been termed the “Wellsville District,” are straining
every nerve to secure a hold of property this way. That the towns of Wirt, Bolivar, Clarksville and Cuba constitute the true oil territory of this country, is now conceded by
nearly all prominent speculators.
Property is being sought after all around us, and the greatest excitement prevails. And yet it is not a wild, frantic excitement of a blown-up bubble. The
people purchasing and leasing lands hereabouts are, as a general thing, men of wealth and responsibility, who mean business, and business, too “on the first floor.”
In this connection, we would state that, by an order from head-quarters. the corps of surveyors for the Tonawanda Valley Railroad, which had just
completed surveying and locating the extension of the line from Arcade to Cuba, was set at work on Monday surveying a route from Cuba to Richburg and Bolivar, by the way of West
Clarksville. The entire force are now engaged in this work. It is expected that the Tonawanda Valley Company will now commence the building of their extension from Cuba to the new
Oil Field immediately, and that the work will be pushed forward to completion at once.
Cuba Evening Review, May 7, 1881
The Attica News man took his best girl for a ride over the T.V. Railroad recently. Part of the journey was made on a hand car.
Cuba Evening Review, Friday, July 22, 1881
New Railroad
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The articles of association of the Tonawanda Valley and Cuba Railroad were filed with the Secretary of the State of New York in Albany on Monday. The
railroad of the company to extend from the village of Arcade, in Wyoming County, to the village of Cuba, in Allegany County, a distance of thirty miles. The capital stock is fixed
at $250,000, and the company is to continue one hundred years and be managed by a board of thirteen directors. This road and the Tonawanda Valley Extension will be consolidated
under one management, and will connect with the Bradford, Eldred and Cuba Railroad, at that place.
Cuba Patriot, July 29, 1881
Four Railroads.
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Before next July Cuba will be the junction of two railroads and the termini of two - the New York, Lake Erie & Western, the Genesee Valley, the Tonawanda
Valley and Cuba, and the Bradford, Eldred and Cuba. And yet our people haven't made one-tenth the fuss over their prospects that some of the "Great Railroad Centres"(?) of the
county have over a few parallel marks on paper.
Who Invested in the Bonds.
As soon as possible we shall publish a list of the names of those of our citizens who invested in the bonds of the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba Railroad, and the
amount taken by each, in order that the general public may see who among our business and moneyed men had the interest of our beautiful village at heart, and who did not. Through
the enterprise of the former, the railroad from Arcade to Cuba has been made a certainty, as has also the Bradford, Eldred & Cuba Road. These men promptly put their hands in their
pockets and not only placed $30,000 at the disposal of the Company, but purchased the entire right of way between this place and Rushford.
And then Rushford came forward, her wide-awake people investing $20,000 in the bonds of the Road, and securing the right of way from and including that
town to Arcade. this was all done quietly, without any bluster or "blowing," or beating of gongs such as some would-be railroad "centers" would have engaged in. It was done
expeditiously, nevertheless.
Wellsville Daily Reporter, Aug. 2, 1881
Cuba's Railroad.
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The Tonawanda Valley Railroad Co. and the Tonawanda Valley Railroad Extension Company have been incorporated under the title of the Tonawanda Valley and
Cuba Railroad Company. The following officers have been elected:
President - R. G. Taylor, Buffalo; Vice President - Geo. R. Blanchard, New York; Secretary - J.D. V. Loomis, Attica; Treasurer - B. W. Spencer, New York.
Directors - R. G. Taylor and D.O. Day, Buffalo; E.M. Bond, Cuba; C.J. Elmer, Rushford; W.W. Davis, Arcade; R.H. Farnham, R. S. Stevens and J.D.V. Loomis,
Attica; G.R. Blanchard, B. W. Spencer, E.S. Bowen, C.J. Barber and R.C. Villas, New York.
Cuba Patriot, Aug. 5, 1881
Gets Taken In.
One day this week a man entered "Uncle" Philo Roberts' shoe shop, and stated he wanted to rent the rear of the building. The fellow said he had charge of
the trestle work of the T.V.& C. Railroad. After making a bargain for the rear part of Mr. R.'s building, the man suddenly bethought him that he wanted $5 for a few minutes to pay
a small bill.
Mr. Roberts loaned the V and off he went. He next went into Rice's Jewelry Store and wanted to borrow $1 to make a bet with. Mr. Wood, who was in, didn't
"tumble," so the fellow went to the Western Hotel, and tried the same game on the proprietor, Mr. Scott. It didn't work there and the snide skipped the town. "Uncle" Philo is out
his money.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 11, 1881
Pile driving will soon be commenced on the T.V. & Cuba road at this place. The first trestle work is nearly completed and the large 1,700-foot trestle
will be commenced soon. Work along the entire line is being pushed with the utmost speed.
Allegany will be cut up by seven railroads when the G.V. Canal and the Nunda & Angelica roads are built.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 12, 1881
The surveyors have reached Rushford, and have the T.V. & Cuba road located to that place. Individuals through whose land the road passes seem to be well
satisfied with the fair treatment they have received at the hands of Superintendent Kirkpatrick and other railroad authorities. The new road has a friend in nearly every person
living along the line, which speaks very highly for the management.
Rushford Spectator, Aug. 13, 1891
The transfer of the title of the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba R.R. to William Joy and other bondholders who bought the road July 21, at foreclosure sale has
been enjoined by Judge Davey of Rochester. The price at which the road was sold left certain indebtedness accumulating under the receivership unprovided for, in violation of an
understanding that these creditors were to be taken care of by the purchasers of the road. The matter will be heard at a special term in Buffalo Sept. 8.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 15, 1881
The first trestle work on the T.V. & Cuba railroad was finished last week. Work on the larger one will go forward as rapidly as possible. Two large bents
on the large trestle work have been put up.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 16, 1881
The grading of the T.V. & Cuba railroad is going swiftly forward. It will prove a surprise to any one who has had not visited the scene of operations for
a week or so, to walk or drive along the grade and see how much has been accomplished. The small trestle is finished and six or eight bents are already up on the large one. The
pile driver will soon be put in operation and the large trestle speedily finished. The grading beyond the trestle is going forward rapidly and is finished some distance into the
reservation.
A new wagon bridge has been placed over Oil Creek near the new trestle work on the T.V. & C. railroad.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 17, 1881
Grading is in progress on the T.V. & C. R.R. beyond the Indian reservation.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 19, 1881
Pile driving on the T.V. & C. road was commenced yesterday. The surveyors are locating the road between Rushford and Arcade, and have reached a point four
miles beyond Rushford.
Wellsville Daily Reporter, Sat., Aug. 20, 1881
A station on the T.V. & C. road two miles north of Cuba, has been located for the benefit of the people of New Hudson and Lyndon. It is to be called
Morgan, and is named in honor of Samuel Morgan, the father of Hon. S.H. Morgan, and Carter Morgan, an uncle.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 22, 1881
A trestle work on the T.V. & C. has been commenced on the northern part of the Charles farm.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 23, 1881
The timber for the trestle work on the T.V. & C. is delayed on account of the strike. The carpenters are having a little vacation in consequence.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 25, 1881
More timber for the T.V. 7 C. was expected to arrive today. Two carloads of piles arrived last night.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 26, 1881
The boss mechanic of the T.V. & C. R.R. trestle work went to Carrollton today to see about the timber.
Cuba Patriot, Friday, Aug. 29, 1881
Daniel in the Lions Den.
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On Monday morning last a shoveler on the T.V. & C. road by the name of Daniel Murphy was laying out a rail fence in this village. He labored most
faithfully to make the angles all equal, but for some reason could not do so. Becoming somewhat out of patience Daniel got somewhat noisy, when an officer fastened upon him and
cast him into Cuba's lion's dean, where he remained until he was called forth to receive Recorder Todd's blessing in the shape of the usual fine.
Cuba Patriot, Aug. 29, 1881
Nearly four miles of the T.V. & C. road are graded on this end of the line. The steam pile driver for the long stretch of trestling in the village is on
the ground and will be in operation today.
Arrangements have been made to make a depot two miles from Cuba for the benefit of the people of Lundon, New Hudson and the northern portion of this town.
The station will be known as Morgan, in honor of Mr. Samuel Morgan, the father of Hon. S.H. Morgan, and of Conly and Carter Morgan, our Assemblyman's uncles.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 30, 1881
Two more carloads of piles for the T.V. & C. arrived last night. More timber is expected to arrive today. Regular trains commenced running between
Friendship and Richburg yesterday. Three trains each way are running.
Cuba Evening Review, Sept. 5, 1881
In examining the work accomplished on the long trestle work of the T.V. & C. railroad we find that 100 piles have been driven between the creek and the
canal. All the piles are driven and ready for the trestle on the west side of the creek, and 12 bents are already up. The pile driver will soon have accomplished its work and we
may soon expect to see the trestle work completed. Five bents per day are put up on an average.
Cuba Evening Review, Sept. 7, 1881
Tomorrow is pay day on the T.V. & C. One load of rails for the T.V. & C. arrived at this station yesterday.
Twenty bents went up on the west end of the T.V. & C. trestle yesterday.
Cuba Evening Review, Sept. 15, 1881
The work of laying ties on the T.V. & C. was commenced this morning. It will be pushed rapidly forward.
Cuba Evening Review, Sept. 16, 1881
Two carloads of rails for the T.V. & C. are on the way to Cuba.
Cuba Evening Review, Oct. 1, 1881
A grand strike took place this morning among the employees on the T.V. & C. Their wages had been reduced from $1.75 per day to $1.50 per day. Some of
them informed us that if it were possible for them to secure board at a reasonable distance from their work, they would resume labor, but will not under the present circumstances.
Cuba Evening Review, Oct. 3, 1881
A very interesting time was had by the citizens of Cuba last Saturday, caused by the strikers on the T.V. & Cuba railroad. It was enough to make an
ordinary person sick and disgusted to see the characters inflamed with whisky lying about the corners of the buildings, and in every available place where they could evade the
hand of the officer, and sleep the sweet sleep of the inebriate.
It was actually unsafe for a lady to be on the streets alone. Several fights occurred. A great row took place at the brewery in the afternoon, in which a
large number of roughs participated. They made things lively with their fiendish oaths and diabolical yelling. Fighting seemed to be the order of the day.
A large number of arrests were made. It took four men to put one crazy pugilist in the cooler. If a temperance lecture was ever delivered in this vicinity,
it was on last Saturday; and if people were not made desperately sick of the stuff , that will make men appear and act as they appeared and acted Saturday, nothing will, and the
temperance work may as well cease at once.
Cuba Evening Review, Oct. 18, 1881
The workmen on the T.V. & C. were paid today. A slight "hum" may be expected tonight in consequence.
We understand that the ties on the long trestle will be all laid by tomorrow night. The company are considering the propriety of placing a long iron
bridge over he canal. If they should finally decide to do this it would materially hasten the work and aid in bringing the T.V. & C. to an early completion.
Cuba Evening Review, Oct. 24, 1881
A gang of railroaders made things lively about town until a late hour on Saturday evening. They made an attempt to annihilate several of the Cuba boys
who were indulging in a quiet game supper, but they miscounted their fources and got worsted.
Cuba Patriot, Oct. 28, 1881
It is reported that the T.V. & C. R.R. Co. contemplate laying a
standard track from this place to Arcade, and widening the road from there
to Attica to the same gauge, instead
of using narrow gauge.
Cuba Patriot, Nov. 15, 1881
The railroad bridge across the creek was completed yesterday and a construction train will be put on at once and the grading finished to Main street within
two weeks. The grading from Cuba to Rushford is all finished and ready for the rails and soon Arcade and Cuba will shake hands over the space that now divides them. - Arcade
Leader.
Cuba Evening Review, Dec. 6, 1881
The T.V. & C. have disposed of their "crab"locomotive to the Wellsville & Eldred railway.
Cuba Evening Review, Dec. 10, 1881
Information direct from Superintendent Patrick of Cuba, says that the bridge building between Cuba and Rushford on the T.V. & C. railroad will be
continued this winter and that grading will be commenced again on he first of February.
Cuba Evening Review, Dec. 16, 1881
M.B. Decker is at work at Clarksville getting out ties for the T.V. & C. railroad. A large gang of men are at work at Rushford getting out ties for the
railroad.
Cuba Evening Review, Jan. 12, 1882
The T.V. R.R. cost $36,000 and was opened. Sept. 14, 1880. The road is 25 miles long and there are 10 stations, including Attica and Arcade.
Cuba Evening Review, Jan. 22, 1882
President R. G. Taylor, of the T.V. & C., promises the citizens of the latter place that as soon as the weather will allow it, work will be resumed on
that line between Cuba and Arcade, and that the road will also be built to Richburg.
Cuba Evening Review, Jan. 25, 1882
Work on the new railroads has been suspended until the weather grows warmer. The workman have stuck to it well, and a great deal of grading has been
accomplished.
Cuba Evening Review, Feb. 7, 1882
The Western Union Telegraph Co. has arranged to build a telegraph line the whole length of the T.V. & C.
Wellsville Daily Reporter, Feb. 8, 1882
The Tonawanda Valley & Cuba R.R. Co. is receiving large quantities of hewed ties all along the line of the road, to be used on the Cuba to Richburg
extension, work on which will be resumed in a short time. It is expected that trains will be running through from Attica to Richburg and Bolivar by July 1st. The additional
passenger cars for the extension are now being built at York, Pa. - Attica News.
Cuba Evening Review, Feb. 10, 1882
The Tonawanda Valley & Cuba railroad is about to boom once more in its headlong plunge towards completion. A large gan of carpenters are to begin work
Monday morning on the trestle and bridge below the depot. The work will be continued with all possible speed until the bridge and trestle are completed. The other bridges and
trestles along the line are to be finished immediately afterwards.
Cuba Patriot, Feb. 17, 1882
Tonawanda Valley & Cuba Railroad
{From the Buffalo Express}
Nathan S. Beardslee of Warsaw, Chief Engineer of the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba Railroad from Cuba to Richburg and Bolivar, now is in charge of a party of
surveyors running the line, which is under the direction of C.C. Laney of Castile. H.D. Hurlburt and J. McGee of Warsaw belong to the party.
Mr. Beardslee has the maps of his survey for the New York, Lake Erie & Western ready for subjection to the the management. This proposed new road is a
cross-cut from Hunt's Station on the Buffalo division along the Genesee River parallel with the old Genesee Valley Canal, crossing the river at Oramel, and thence to Cuba, as
reported at length heretofore in the Express. The route has proved a feasible one. In case both roads are built, Mr. Beardslee will establish his office as Chief Engineer at Cuba.
Wyoming County has four resident engineers furnishing preliminary surveys for proposed railroads at present, all men of long experience in the profession.
Buffalo Express, Mon., Feb. 22, 1882
A Threatened Railroad War
Cuba, Allegany County, came near having a small railroad war last Saturday. The difficulty was between the Genesee Valley Canal Railroad and the
Tonawanda Valley & Cuba Railroad. The latter crosses the Canal road at the south end upon a trestle. It is claimed by the Canal road that the trestle is not nigh enough for trains
to run under, but as the trestle is 25 feet in the clear, the excuse does not seem to stand with railroad men. Report was rife Saturday morning that the men of the Genesee Valley
Canal Railroad intended to pull down the trestle and stop work. At about 10 o'clock some 75 of the Canal road men, armed with axes, spades, clubs, etc., proceeded in the direction
of the trestle where they were met by an equally savage crowd of T.V. & C. men, armed in a like manner. A fight seemed imminent, but was prevented by some arrangements which have
not been made public, between the officials of both roads, and the difficulty for a time smoothed over. A large number of prominent railroad officials are in Cuba and things begin
to look interesting.
Cuba Evening Review, Feb. 28, 1882
Five carloads of rails for the T.V.& C. railroad arrived yesterday.
Cuba Evening Review, March 2, 1882
The facts of the terrible railroad strike which was reported to have taken place yesterday morning on the Genesee Valley Canal, T.V. & C. and B., E. & C.
railroads, when simmered down to the truth, are as follows; The officials of the different roads had intended to increase the wages of the men to $1.50 per day, the first day of
march.The arrangement was known to all the workmen, with the exception of two or three,
These latter becoming dissatisfied with their wages and not being aware of the intended increase, quit work. The remainder of them worked as usual. On
learning the true state of affairs the few striking workmen went back to their duty entirely satisfied.
The managers of the work on the different roads give their employees the highest prices, and with this slight exception all have been entirely satisfied.
The Great Railroad War and the Mammoth Strike, which have been the cause of so much printers' ink on paper, are neither of any importance.
Cuba Patriot, March 3, 1882
A speck of railroad war - A large gang of men from Hinsdale, armed with axes,
picks, &c., in charge of one of the engineers of the Genesee Valley Railroad, put in an appearance in this village Saturday A.M., with the intent of tearing down the trestle work
of the T. V. and Cuba Railroad where it crosses the Genesee Valley Road.
The gang of workmen were driven off, but Supt. Kirkpatrick
and Pres. R.G. Taylor, of the T. V. and C. were promptly on hand with a force, and work was passed "all along the line" to defend the property of the Tonawanda Valley at all
hazards, and to throw the first man who came upon the trestle to the ground below. For a little while it looked as though there would be a right lively time. There were yells and
screams, and flourishing of not only fists, but of axes, etc, but when the officials of the two lines got together the matter was amicably adjusted.
Cuba Patriot, Friday, March 10, 1882
Probably More Lively Times Among The Railroad Lines
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All of the T.V. & Cuba's Force Ordered Suddenly to Ceres - Something in the Wind.
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Sunday afternoon at a late hour a dispatch was received here from President Taylor, of the T.V. & Cuba railroad to send every available man
including carpenters and bridge builders to Olean. There was a hurrying to and fro, and Supt. Kirkpatrick took the first train with a large force. A carload or two, we also learn
were sent from Buffalo. The force is evidently to be a concentrated at Ceres for quick.
LATER - THE BRADFORD, ELDRED & CUBA AND ALLEGANY CENTRAL AT WAR -- MEN IN FIELD.
From the Bradford Era of Monday.
The Allegany Central and the Bradford, Eldred & Cuba narrow gauge railroad companies have decided to run over their own lines independent of each other.
Under the present arrangement the Allegany Central folks use the B., E. & C. rails from the Junction as far as the upper switch, and the latter companies run over the line of the
Allegany Company from this point to Bolivar.
The latter company did considerable grading last summer up their own surveyed route between the Junction and Ceres. Saturday a large force of men were
seen at work along the new route and it seemed that the completion of the road would only be a question of a short time. The same might have been said of the Bradford, Eldred &
Cuba between Ceres and Bolivar. They have renewed the right of way from the farmers and will finish up their uncompleted work which they abandoned last summer.
We are told that they are surveying this route from Bolivar up the valley to Cuba. Railway officials of both roads were at Ceres Saturday superintending
the new work and the antiquated lumbering town presented a lively scene. Narrow gauge stock in the Allegany field would command a big premium if any was for sale. The profits of
the two roads are immense. Notwithstanding the fact that many shrewd capitalists were of the opinion that two roads would not be profitable in the Allegany field, both are doing an
enormous business and one road could not handle freight and take care of the travel to and from the new oil field. The excellent traveling and transportation facilities is the main
factor in the rapid development of the Allegany county.
Yesterday there was a storm brewing in Ceres, which showed that the two rival roads were on very bad terms. It seems that the Bradford, Eldred & Cuba
railroad purchased a farm lying directly across the proposed line of the Allegany Central tracks from Ceres to Bolivar. The iron was laid up to the very edge of this track, but the
B., E. & C. officials sternly refused to give the right of way across it.
The contending forces, numbering probably 500 men, were on the grounds last night. A construction gang under Emery Drake was ready at the first chance to
lay the track and hoped to do it before this morning, in which case they expected to hold the point of vantage. The resisting forces, however, were numerically strong and such an
operation could only be accomplished by sheer force of violence or strategy. So far as heard from there has been no personal encounters, but of course such are within the bounds
of possibility as each side is determined. Sheriff Gillies is on the grounds with a posse in order to prevent any breach of the peace. Prominent officials of both roads are on
hand.
Oil Echo, Richburg, Tues., March 14, 1882
T.V. & C. R.R.
The contract for completing the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba Railroad between Arcade and Cuba has been let to Antonelli & Gibson and the work will be pushed.
They advertise for 200 workmen and have already commenced work at Rushford and we understand work will be commenced at Arcade this week. A corps of surveyors are going over the
route again maklng final touches. Two new mogul engines have been ordered from the Brooks Locomotive Works at Dunkirk, and will be shipped as soon as needed.
Wellsville Daily Reporter, March 17, 1882
(From the Fairview correspondent)
We are informed that the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba Railroad have failed to compromise with the Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad company, for the crossing
near Freedom as yet. The well known contractors, Antonelli & Gibson, have contracted to build five miles of the former road from Hardy's Corners to Rushford, and work in that
point is being vigorously pushed.
Cuba Patriot, March 17, 1882
A New Survey . - The Buffalo Express is authority for the statement that work on the T.V. & C. cannot begin until a new survey is made through that village.
William Williams, a wealthy citizen, wants $1,000 for land used by the road. President of R.G. Taylor has offered Williams $200 per acre, which he refuses.
The gang of 50 Italians who arrived there and were quartered in a large barn, have been sent to Ceres until the new route can be staked out. Other citizens
gave the right of way. Williams may wish he had accepted Mr. Taylor's offer, which is considered by all candid man to have been a fair one. Some best horses are apt to
overreach.
Cuba Evening Review, March 23, 1882
The work force on the T.V. & C. began laying rails at the crossing of the Erie this morning.
Cuba Evening Review, March 31, 1882
Mr. R. G. Taylor said recently that in the five months since trains began running on the T. V. & C., the road has paid monthly dividends of two percent. No
narrow gauge road in this state it is said ever passed into the hands of a receiver or railed to pay a good profit to the stockholders.
Cuba Evening Review, April 3, 1882
Several little boys climbed up on the long trestle of the T.V. & C. yesterday. Their parents would be well to keep them to home. The trestle is a
dangerous place for them.
The rails of the T.V. & C. are now laid from the Erie depot to about 100 feet north of the highway north of the long trestle.
Cuba Evening Review, April 5, 1882
The irons for the crossing of the T.V. & C. railroad at the junction of the Erie, are expected this week. As soon as they are received and put in place the
construction engine and cars will arrive. The Erie road is to be used in transporting the construction train to this place.
Cuba Evening Review, April 8, 1882
Work on the T.V. & C. railroad between Cuba and Arcade is being rapidly pushed forward. President R.G. Taylor says that by the first of August trains will
be running from Attica to Cuba. The work of constructing this road has been under the immediate supervision of Supt. Kirkpatrick, long and favorably known as supervisor of the
Buffalo division of the New York, Lake Erie & Western railroad, and has been rapidly exceptionally well done.
The long trestle and bridge just out of Cuba is now completed and the iron laid across it. It is nearly half a mile in length and from 25 to 50 feet in
height. The charge of this work was entrusted to J.H. Osborne, also formerly of the Erie, and is one of the most substantial structures of the kind in the state.
Buffalo Morning Express, Thurs., April 11, 1882
As soon as the iron for the crossing of the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba, at the junction with the Erie at Cuba is put in place, the engine now used on the
half-hour train between Richburg and Bolivar will be ordered there to draw the construction train. Trains are expected to run between Cuba and Rushford by May 1.
Cuba Evening Review, April 12, 1882
Three flat cars for use in the construction of the T.V. & C. railroad arrived in this place yesterday. It is expected that the engine for the construction
train will arrive sometime this week. The work will then be pushed much faster than at present.
Cuba Evening Review, April 14, 1882
The iron for the T.V. & C. is now laid from the Erie depot at this place to the Indian Reservation. The iron for the crossing with the Erie at this place
arrived yesterday and is being put in position today.
Cuba Patriot, April 14, 1882
IT SEEMS TO BE A FACT.
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It looks like a fact, that the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba R.R. is bound to be an immediate success. Mr. Taylor, the President of the road, with his Engineer,
is now in Rushford looking over the previously laid line and will probably follow it, with perhaps slight changes to save expense in grading and"right of way," as before marked
out, provided that the people along the line will do as the company were led to believe they would do - pay for or give the "right of way" and fill up the subscription for bonds.
Rushford should not fail to appreciate the situation so far as the subscription for bonds is concerned, for we know that the railroad company can save
in distance and consequent cost, more than is asked of that town by leaving them four or five miles from the line. Wake up, everybody! and secure all you can from the Railroad
Boom in Allegany County.
Hon. H. S. Morgan, of Cuba, is with Mr. Taylor at Rushford, endeavoring to impart some of the interest Cuba feels in the T.V. & C. R.R., to the citizens
of that place, and with good success, too.
D. Kirkpatrick, Superintendent of the T.V. & C. road, is still adding to the beauties of the surroundings of his elegant new residents on West Main street
in this village. The grounds have recently been terraced off, and the lawn in front smoothed by rolling and many other improvements added. It is one of the largest and most
beautiful residences in town, and attracts the notice of all strangers visiting our village.
Large numbers of men arrive at Cuba daily and are immediately set at work on one of the four railroads now building here. Help is in great demand in
spite of the large force now employed.
The T.V. & C. has just received several new switch gates from the Howard Iron Works of Buffalo. A signal station is being built at the junction of the
T.V. & C. with the Erie at this station.
As soon as the iron for the crossing for the T.V. & C. at the junction with the Erie at this depot is put in place, the engine now used on the half-hour
train between Richburg and Bolivar will be ordered here to draw the construction train. Trains are expected to to run between Cuba and Rushford by May 1st.
Cuba Evening Review, April 17, 1882
Rushford's share of the monies to be raised for the T.V.& C. is $20,000. The amount has all been raised except $2,300, which will be provided for this
week.
Oil Echo, Richburg, Monday, April 17, 1882
Work on the T.V. & C. R.R. between Cuba and Arcade is being rapidly pushed forward. President R.G. Taylor says that by the 1st of August trains will be
running from Attica to Cuba. The work of constructing this road has been under the immediate supervision of Supt .Kirkpatrick, long and favorably known as supervisor of the Buffalo
division of the N.Y. L. E. & W. railway and has been rapidly and exceptionably well done. The long trestle and bridge just out of Cuba is now completed and the iron laid across
it. it is nearly half a mile in length and from 25 to 50 feet in heighth. The charge of this work was entrusted to J.H. Osborne - formerly of Erie, and is one of the most
substantial structures of the kind in the state.
Cuba is nearly enclosed by railways. The New York, Lake Erie & Western describes a horse-shoe around the village; the Bradford, Eldred & Cuba crosses the
Erie and bounds the village to the southwest; the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba connects with the last named road, and bounds the village on the west; the Genesee Valley Canal road
crosses the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba, and forms the entire northern boundary, and the Portage & Cuba low grade bounds it on the east.
One cannot get into Cuba without crossing a railroad track, except through a narrow space 20 feet wide, which is the old canal bed of the abandoned
Genesee Valley canal, a railroad running on each bank. Surely Cuba with her five railroads, her many industries, her rapidly developing oil interests and her wealth, industrious,
go-ahead people, has a bright future before her.
Cuba Evening Review, Friday, April 18, 1882
About 200 men are now employed in grading the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba railroad at Rushford. Work was commenced at that place last Tuesday at a point south
of the town. Contractor Antonelle who holds a contract for the construction of seven miles of track intends to finish it in 30 days.
Wellsville Daily Reporter, April 26, 1882
The Tonawanda Valley & Cuba Railroad Company have advertised for additional laborers to work on the road between Cuba and Rushford. Owners of land over
which the road was to pass beyond Rushford demand such exorbitant prices for the right of way, that surveyors are now trying to secure a less expensive route in that vicinity.
Cuba Evening Review, April 28, 1882
J. S. Antonelle has taken up the contract for grading the T.V. & C. through Rushford. About 200 men are now employed in grading at Rushford. Contractor
Antonelle who holds a contract for the construction of seven miles of track intends to finish it in 30 days.
Cuba Evening Review, April 29, 1882
The T.V. & C. railroad has purchased a large tract of timber land on the Indian Reservation near this village. Large gangs of workmen are now busy cutting
the timber into ties. It is reliably reported that the company intends to erect a temporary steam saw mill near their new purchase to be used in sawing out ties and other timber
for the road.
Cuba Evening Review, Sat., April 29, 1882
A water tank and apparatus for coal supplies have been constructed for the narrow gauge at the junction of that road with the Erie. The dinkey engine is
now in full operation, carrying rails, ties and men to and from the works on the Indian Reservation. The little engine does not look as though it could could do much real
business, but in reality it possesses marvelous power, and can be run at a high rate of speed.
Quite a number of Cubans have already tested the merits of the little machine by riding over the road. The track is ballasted the greater part of the way
north of the Erie as far as the track is laid. Men are constantly being added to the force, a large number arriving yesterday afternoon.
The roadbed will be reached through the cut east of the Erie depot tonight. The grading through this place will then be finished, with the exception of a
little work still remaining to be done directly south of the Erie depot.
Cuba Evening Review., Wed., May 3, 1882
The grading on the narrow gauge at the Erie depot is being finished today. As soon as the work is completed at this point, the B., E. & C. and T.V. & C.
railroads will be connected. The work of laying ties and rails will then be commenced on the B., E. & C. road, the construction train being used to supply material for both ends of
the line. It will thus be seen that the work of laying rails will be greatly hastened.
Cuba Evening Review, Friday, May 5, 1882
Two miles of the T.V. & C. railroad are now graded at Rushford. The civil engineers on the T.V. & C. have established an office in the Mason block at
Rushford. Rushford has done her part in the T.V. & C. enterprise in a prompt manner. The promised subscription has all been paid. She has also secured her share of the right
of way.
Cuba Evening Review, Tues., May 9, 1882
The target-keeper at the junction of the T.V. & C. and Erie railroads, has arrived and is now on duty.
Cuba Evening Review, May 5, 1882
Two miles of the T., V. & C. are now graded at Rushford. Rushford has done her part in the T.V. & C entrprised in a prompt manner. The amount of her
promised subscription has all been paid. She has also secured her share of the right of way.
Cuba Patriot, Friday, May 5, 1882
First Excursion on the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba R. R.
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A Party Twenty Cubans Whirled in Direction of Rushford
in Direction of Rushford and its Gold and Silver Mines.
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Grand Performance of the "Little Dinkey" on the New Road.
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Friday last the "little dinky" attached to a couple of gondolas took on board a select number of excursionists from our village and gave them a free ride
to the Reservation, over the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba road. The party were highly pleased with their ride, and report the road as far as they went one of the smoothest they have
ever rode over. The high trestles over which they passed, the picturesque hills and green valleys along the route, made up a scene long to be remembered by the participants.
Cuba Evening Review, Friday, May 12, 1882
Work on the railroad through Rushford is progressing rapidly for the number of men at work which is 87. Three miles had been gracded up to Monday of this
week. The work for the past week has been through a swamp and piece of woods.
A gang of men were set at work at the flat-iron, south of the village, Monday, which settles the matter as to which side of the town the road is to run. A
gang of 13 Italians arrived Tuesday, and they have been set to work finishing up the grading left last fall where the right of way had not been secured, five miles south of the
village. There are now 103 men on the payroll.
Cuba Evening Review, May 16, 1882
A large number of ladies and gentlemen, among whom were R. T. Maxon and family, took a trip on the T.V. & C. road last night. The accommodations were not
the best, the coach being nothing but flat car, but the trip was enjoyed by all. When Cuba Lake was reached the train was stopped and the passengers allowed to ramble about on the
shore for a half hour.
Quite a rivalry exists between the engineers of the Erie and narrow gauge roads, and contests of speed are frequent, to see which train shall have the
track at the junction first. The little dinkey "gets there in good shape" and with its toy whistle and diminutive form presents an amusing spectacle as it dashes ahead of its
adversary across the junction. The Erie employees laughingly threatened to pocket the little darling and carry it off some dark night.
Cuba Evening Review, May 18, 1882
The baggage and mail car which recently arrived for the T.V. & C., was unloaded this morning.
Cuba Evening Review, May 28, 1882
At Rushford the T.V. & C. railroad runs across a farm of 80 acres in such a way as to use five acres of land.
Sixty men are now at work on the T.V. & C. in the swamp near Rawson.
Cuba Evening Review, June 2, 1882
The Rochester & Pittsburg and the T.V. & C. are to build a union depot at Fish Lake.
Cuba Evening Review, Sat., June 3, 1882
The smoking car "Rushford" and the passenger coach "Cuba," which recently arrived at this place, for use on the T.V. & C. railroad, have been unloaded.
All that is now lacking to make up a first-class narrow gauge train is an engine which is daily expected.
Cuba Evening Review, June 3, 1882
The smoking car "Rushford" and the passenger coach "Cuba," which recently arrived at this place, for use on the T.V. & C. railroad, have been unloaded.
All that is now lacking to make up a first-class narrow gauge train, is an engine which is daily expected. There is now at Arcade iron to lay 10 miles of track on the T.V. & C.
Cuba Evening Review, June 5, 1882
Hon. S. H. Morgan returned from Arcade, where he is busy securing the right of way for the T.V. & C. railroad, Saturday night. He returned on the Bradford
train this morning.
Cuba Evening Review, Friday, June 16, 1882
On the completion of the T.V.& C. railroad, a train will leave Atttica in the morning direct to the Richburg and Bolivar oil regions, a distance of 83
miles. A train will also leave Richburg in the morning for Attica.
Cuba Evening Review, Friday, June 16, 1882
The iron gang and construction train on the T.V. & C. railroad arrived at a point within one half mile of Rushford last night. The citizens of Rushford
are jubilant and will give the boys a rousing reception.
Cuba Evening Review, June 26. 1882
The construction train on the T.V. & C. railroad has reached a point beyond Hardy's Corners, near Rushford village this week. The citizens of the above
town are highly elated at the prospects of so soon having a connection with the outside world.
The Tonawanda Valley & Cuba railroad was organized and received its charter in June 1881, and the work has been pushed forward rapidly ever since, and the
road will be completed sometime this summer. Its depot at Arcade is very large and handsome and an ornament to the village. The officers and men of the road are gentlemen, from the
wiper to the president. The front room of the new depot is to be used for social purposes.
Cuba Evening Review, June 28, 1882
All Aboard for Rushford.
Engineer James France, of the Bradford, Eldred & Cuba railroad engine No. 4 yesterday received orders from the superintendent of the road, to haul the
passenger coaches, which are not at this place, between Clarksville and Rushford on the fourth of July, for the benefit of persons wishing to travel between the two places.
We are informed, howeve,l that it will be impossible for the track to be laid to Clarksville Center by that day, as the long trestle which must be crossed,
will hinder the work. Iron is now being laid on the trestle.
The order, however, which provides for the train, with first class coaches, will encourage Cubans, who desire to attend the celebration at Rushford to
make a the trip by rail. We are not, as yet, informed who the conductor will be.
Wellsville Daily Reporter, June 29, 1882
The B., E. & C. railroad engine, No. 4, will be decorated in "great shape" by the engineer, James France, on the 4th of July.
Cuba Evening Review, June 29, 1882
The T.V. & C. railroad was ushered into Rushford, at five o'clock last evening, by ringing of bells, firing of cannon, unfurling of flags, shouting and a
general jubilee by the citizens of that place. We understand that the railroad men are to be given a grand dinner today. Rushford, shake, here is our railroad.
Double Celebration at Rushford
On the Fourth of July the patriotic citizens of Rushford and vicinity will celebrate the 106th anniversary of American Independence and the event of the
completion of the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba railroad to Rushford.
The day will be ushered in by the firing of guns, the ringing of bells and the display of the American flag at sunrise. Wm. E. Hayes will be president of
the day. E.M. Bond, of this place will be one of the vice-presidents. The orator of the day will be the Hon. Wm. Laidlow, of Ellicottville; Chaplain, W.B. Wagner; Reader, O.T.
Stacy.
Music will be furnished by the Rushford Cornet band. The exercises will begin in the grove at 10 a.m. Numerous games will take place in the afternoon,
together with a balloon ascension. A grand display of fireworks will occur in the evening. Four round trips on that day over the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba railroad. The fare will be
about 45 cents for a round trip.
Cuba Evening Review, July 1, 1882
Speaking of the progress of the T.V. & C. railroad at that end, the Arcade leader says: "The track is laid to the county line, and further work at present
is postponed until the decision of the commission to appraise the right of way, The graders are at work through the village of Sandusky and are pushing the work rapidly.
Cuba Evening Review, July 6, 1882 (Thursday)
Quite a young celebration was held at Rushford, Tuesday, just before dark, after the 4"15 o'clock train had come to Cuba. The rain ceased for a few moments
and the streets suddenly became crowded. A large body of Italians who were employed on the railroad near that place, went through an interesting drill. There were numerous other
entertaining exercises. The good weather was of short duration, however, and the people were again forced to seek shelter.
Cuba Evening Review, Thurs., July 6, 1882
(Excerpt of a story about the Fourth of July celebration)
The great attraction, however, for Cubans was Rushford. Four trains each way were furnished by the Tonawanda Valley railroad company. the best
accommodations were offered, the new and luxurious coaches "Cuba" and "Rushford" being run. Each train was packed to its utmost. The run between the two towns was usually made in
about one hour and five minutes. The road is very smooth the greater part of the way, although in places it exceedingly rough. During each trip four stops were made, as follows,
Morgan's, Rawson, Hardy's corners and Rushford. At Rushford there was little excitement on the streets. (It was raining torrents). All of the exercises which had been arrangedfor
the occasion were obliged to be abandoned. Excellent dinnerswere furnished by the church societies, and hungry Cubans were notslow in finding them. The Presbyterian dinner-room was
constantlycrowded. The viands set forth for the disposal of the hungry guestswere palatable and in great abundance. Mrs. R.Y. Charles seemed to take especial delight in stuffing
her guests.
Dancing was indulged in at the halls in the different hotels. Very little drunkenness was seen, Alec. Lane de carpenter being the principal victim. Many
of our citizens had relatives in Rushford. All seemed to enjoy themselves and no one was heard to say they wished they had not gone.
Cuba Evening Review, July 14, 1882
The long trestle of the narrow gauge railroad at Rushford is expected to be completed tomorrow night. There is now but about two miles of grading to be
done on the road. This work is situated just north of the Rochester & Pittsburg railroad, and is being rapidly pushed by Contractor Antonelle.
We understand that the T.V. & C. railroad company have rented the grove and lad surrounding Fish Lake, for a term of years, and that it is to be fitted up
for a summer resort and picnics.
Cuba Evening Review, July 19, 1882
E. G. Wasson is to fire the new No. 5, T.V. & C. railroad engine that arrived yesterday. Later. - Since the foregoing was in type we ae informed that our
popular friend, "tom" Hale, has accepted the position of engineer.
Cuba Evening Review, July 19, 1882
(From the Fairview Correspondent)
Railroad contractor Antonelli has moved his office from this place to Farmersville station. He occupies a room in the Rowley House.
The grading of the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba Railroad is finished through this place. The graders have reached within a quarter of a mile of the Rochester
& Pittsburgh Railroad near Fish Lake.
Capt. Wm. Smith, recently of the Erie R.R. office at Attica, has taken charge of the T.V. & C. R.R. office at Rushford.
Cuba Evening Review, Wed., July 19, 1882
E.G. Wasson is to fire the new No.5, T.V. & C. engine that arrived yesterday. LATER. - Since the foregoing was in type we are informed that our popular
friend, "Tom" Hale, has accepted the position of engineer.
Allegany County Democrat, Wellsville, July 19, 1882
NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD ENGINES.
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The Oil City Derrick says: Yesterday afternoon three narrow-gauge engines passed trough the city enroute for the Warren and the Richburg oil fields. One
of them, a little beauty, has the word 'Farnsworth" painted on her cab, which of course signifies it is for use on the Farnsworth narrow-gauge being built in the Jumbo oil field of
Warren county.
The other two are for the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba narrow gauge, which is being built through Potter county, Pa., and Allegany and Cattaraugus counties in
New York. The engines were manufactured by the Pittsburg Locomotive Works are models in construction and finish. It took six cars to transport them, one car being for each of the
engines and also one for each of the tenders. The manufacturers are under contract to furnish three more for the Farnsworth road within ninety days and three for the Tonawanda
Valley & Cuba within four months.
Cuba Evening Review, July 20, 1882
We are informed that Conductor Gilbert enters upon his duties on the T.V. & C. today.
Engine No. 5, of the T.V. & C. road, "Tom" Hale engineer, took the baggage car and coaches to Rushford this morning, carrying passengers free. The trip
was made to learn the bad places in the road and test the engine on curves, etc.
Cuba Patriot, Friday, July 21, 1882
Engine No. 5, T.V. & C. R.R., arrived Tuesday morning on train 38 via the Erie from Dayton. It is a brand new locomotive of the mogul order and was
built at Pittsburgh, Pa. Three more are ordered by the same Company to be completed and delivered at Cuba within two months.
An engine for the T.V. & C. left Pittsburgh Thursday last and should be here today. Mr. William Kirkpatrick met with such good success in unloading and
placing Engine 4 upon the rails that he will undoubtedly be appointed to superintend the unloading of the new one.
Cuba Evening Review, Friday, July 21, 1882
Locomotive No. 4, for the T.V. & C. road, arrived at Attica, Tuesday.
The people of Rushford are well pleased with the choice of the T.V. & C. road in locating the depot on what is called the flatiron. The Spectator says it
is the most centrally located position to be found.
Cuba Evening Review, July 22, 1882
Time tables for the T.V. & C. road are being printed. Capt. Wm. Smith, late of the Erie office at Attica, is now T.V. & C. station agent at Rushford.
Tonawanda Valley & Cuba Railroad
Commencing Monday, July 24, trains will run on this road between Cuba and Rushford, as follows:
Going South.
Lve. RISHFORD -- 6:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Ar. CUBA - - - 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Going North.
Lv. CUBA - - - 10:35 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Ar. RUSHFORD- - 11:35 a.m. 7:20 p.m.
J.V.D. Loomis, Superintendent
Cuba Evening Review, July 24, 1882
Regular trains commence running on the TV&C between Rushford
and Cuba today. The station cry on the Erie now can be "Cuba, change
cars for Rushford and Clarksville."
Cuba Evening Review, July 25, 1882
The workmen on the T.V. & C. road have been removed to Rushford, in order to be near their work.
The T. V. & C. road has put in a switch from its main track to the Erie switch, behind the depot for use in transferring freight.
Cuba Evening Review, July 26, 1882
Eight carpenters who have been working on the trestles in Clarksville, took the T.V. & C. train yesterday on their way to Arcade, where they will work on
the trestle for the road mentioned, which will be 600 feet long and 20 feet high.
Cuba Evening Review,July 27, 1882
W.A. Carroll, of Jamestown, has been appointed U. S. Express agent for the T.V. & C.
Cuba Evening Review, July 28, 1882
John Robertson is firing on the T.V. & C. engine No. 5 in place of E.G. Wasson, who was injured in a fall yesterday.
Cuba Evening Review, July 28, 1882
First Cheese Shipments.
The first cheese shipped over the T.V. & C. railroad from Rushford arrived on the early train this morning. The shipment was comprised of the cheese from
four factories, the Rawson and Rawson brandh bought by Akerly & Sill, of Cuba, and the Rushford and Fairview, bought by J. Barnes of Arcade.
The price was 10 cents. This new cheese line will be another saving in hauling by wagon. It was expected that the Rawson cheese would have to be hauled to
this station as before, but the T.V.& C. train was very accommodatingly stopped at the road crossing in that vicinity and the cheese quickly loaded from the wagons into the car.
The patrons were highly pleased with this act of the road.
The cheese shipped by this new route arrives in Cuba at 7:20 a.m., is kept under cover all the way and transferred to a ventilated car on the Erie
immediately upon arrival.. This is much better for the cheese and makes less work for the farmers, and withal will prove a great benefit to all concerned. The new T.V. & C. road is
becoming very popular on account of its good management and accommodating employees.
Cuba Evening Review, Monday, July 31, 1882
T.V.& C. Time-Table.
In Effect on and After Monday, July 24.
Lv. Rushford. Ar -- Lv. Cuba. Ar.
6:30 p.m. 11:35 a.m. 10:35 a.m. 7:20 a.m.
2:00 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Cuba Evening Review, Monday, July 31, 1882
Wreck on the T.V. & C.
While making the morning trip from Rushford to Cuba, engine 5, of the T.V. & C. train, "Tom" Hale engineer, left the track about one mile south of
Morgans and turned completely over on her side. The accident was caused by the brake beam falling on the track.
Fortunately no one was hurt. Engine 4, of the Bradford, Eldred & Cuba road, will do wrecking service. This is the first wreck on the new road and may be
considered a fortunate escape for the fireman and engineer.
Since the above was in type we lear that the engineer, who jumped off on the side on which the engine fell, had a narrow escape in getting out of the way
of the falling engine. The pilot and cab were considerably smashed, and it will probably be a number of days before the the necessary repairs can be made.
Cuba Evening Review, Tues., Aug. 1, 1882
Engine 5, of the T.V. & C. road, which was thrown from the track yesterday morning, was replaced upon the rails and run to the depot last night. At this
writing it is not known whether it will be repaired here or sent away. Engine No. 1 has been ordered from Attica.
Cuba Evening Review, Friday, Aug. 4, 1882
Engine No. 5, of the T.V. & C. road, recently damaged in the wreck, was taken to Pittsburg for repairs on train 18 last night.
The T.V. & C. road is laid three or four miles beyond Rushford. The grading was finished last Saturday.
J.S. Antonelli has taken a contract for ballasting on the T.V., road, and has a large gang of men following up the iron gang and putting the track in
shape as fast as laid. - [Rushford Spectator]
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 4, 1882
The T.V. & C. road is laid three or four miles beyond Rushford. The grading was finished last Saturday.
J. S. Antonelle has taken a contract for ballasting on the T.V. & C. road, and has a large gang of men following up the iron gang and putting the track
in shape as fast as laid.
Engine No. 5, of the T.V.& C. road, recently damaged in the wreck, was taken to Pittsburgh for repairs on train 18 last night.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 4, 1882
The Kinzua Bridge.
Visitors to the big bridge last Saturday, were treated to an interesting sight, as the seven-ton girders were then swung across the tops of the 300-foot central towers by means of
the "traveler," which handled the great pieces of iron as easily as though they were planks. The Rubicon, which in this instance Kinzua Creek, is now safely crossed, and the bridge
being one-half completed the progress of finishing up will be comparatively rapid, as the remaining towers constantly decrease in height, and as the iron for each is sorted out and
laid out conveniently on the ground. The middle of September is set for the latest date for completion of the bridge and it is regarded as quite probable that trains will be
running over it before that time. It is stated that the Erie railroad company will remove all debris from the chasm, seed it down, erect hotel and make the place a pleasure resort,
something after the manner of Portage. The place could undoubtedly be made the most attractive in this section of the state. - Bradford Era.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 10, 1882
The T.V. & C. road between Cuba and Rushford is doing a good business in the passenger line.
Cuba Evening Review, Aug. 18, 1882
The T.V. & C. train brought a carload of cheese from Rushford this morning. Two carloads will be hauled this afternoon.
Cuba Evening Review, Friday. Aug. 25, 1882
Right of Way Disputed
When a survey was first made for the T.V. & C. road through the farm of James Williams, north of Rushford, he gave the right of way to the road. A second
survey located the line through the center of a large meadow, and Mr. Williams objected to the laying of iron across the lot. Accordingly he stationed his wife, he being busy in
the field at the time, to guard the fence. She was told by Mr. Taylor that they should line iron on the land, but did not give up the fort until the agreement was made to pay $100
per acre for the amount used.
Cuba Evening Review, Sept. 2, 1882
The T.V. & C. train will run through to Arcade on its return trip from Cuba at 10:35 in the morning. Returning to Cuba it will make its regular trip to
Rushford, remaining there over night as usual. Thus one trip a day will be made through to Arcade.
Cuba Evening Review, Sept. 5, 1882
Ground is being broken on the T.V. & C. road, at the junction with the Erie, for a turntable.
Buffalo Morning Express, Sept. 6, 1882
A prominent railway official is authority for the statement that on the entire completion of the Tonawanda Valley & Cuba and the Bradford, Eldred & Cuba
Railroads, a radical change will be made in the superintendents of the roads. J.V. D. Loomis will have charge of the line from Attica to Little Genesee, B.C. Williams will run the
route from Eldred to Wellsville, and C. D. Williams, now on the B., E. & C. will have charge of the Addison & Tioga road, now building.
Cuba Evening Review, Fri., Sept. 8, 1882
Several broad gauge cars hoisted on to narrow gauge trucks have made their appearance on the T.V. & C. railroad.
Cuba Evening Review, Sept. 11, 1882
The T.V. & C. road will run trains from Attica to the fair at a half fare rate. The fair opens tomorrow and continues for three days. The fare from Cuba to
Attica and return is $2.25. Trains leave Cuba at 6;40 and 10:30 a.m., and returning, arrive at 4:30 and 8:20 p.m., thus affording a chance to go to and return each day.
The turntable on the T.V. & C. road at this place will be finished at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. The iron was brought from Attica yesterday on the
Attica train pulled by engine No. 1.
A number of changes have been made among the employees on the T.V. & C. road. John Butler has been transferred from his position as engineer of the dinkey
to the same position on engine No. 5, which has been taken to Attica. "Ed" Bryant, recently fireman on engine No. 1, has been placed in Mr. Butler's former position on the dinkey.
Frank Webb, who has been braking on the dinkey, is now firing on No. 1.
Cuba Evening Review, Mon., Sept. 11, 1882
Great crowds of people returned to Cuba after the afternoon performance of the circus at Olean on Saturday, on all trains. The T.V. & C. train was
composed of three coaches, a baggage car, a box car and a gondola, all of which were literally loaded down with people.
Cuba Evening Review, Sept. 12, 1882
A special train arrived on the T.V. & C . from Attica at about nine o'clock last night. This is the first train that has been run on this section of the
road.
Cuba Evening Review, Sept. 20, 1882
By the recently finished Tonawanda Valley and Cuba route citizens of Rushford and Cuba can visit Buffalo in five hours and make the trip to and fro in a
day. - Buffalo Telegraph.
Commencing next Monday there will be two trains run daily from Cuba to Attica on the T.V. & C. road. The trains that formerly remained in Rushford over
night will lay over at Cuba. This arrangement will give passengers a chance to make a through trip to Attica and reurn without changing trains at Arcade. The management of the T.V.
& C. is doing all in its power to complete the arrangements for first class accommodations for the public. This is now the best route for those who desire to visit Buffalo from
this section.
Cuba Evening Review, Monday, Sept. 25. 1882
Regular through trains commenced running on the T.V.& C. road to Attica this morning. Engine 5 is again used on the passenger train in place of Engine 1,
which has lately been used. The dinkey engine used on the T.V. & C. road has been taken to Addison to be used on the Addison & Northern Pennsylvania road. It pulled the way freight
to Attica this morning and will be transferred on the Erie to Addison. Ed Bryant and John Robertson accompanied it.
Cuba Evening Review, Monday, Sept. 25, 1882
The Genesee Valley Canal company to not intend to build a depot at Nunda. The village corporation have bothered the company with so many petty law suits
that the road officials think they can sustain the road without Nunda's aid, and so will neglect the town until a proper spirit of accommodation is manifested. - Ex.
Cuba Evening Review, Oct. 3, 1882
Willis Potter, the man stationed at the crossing of the Erie and T.V. & C. roads, is moving his goods into the Armstrong House back of the depot.
Rushford Spectator, Thursday, Oct, 12, 1882
A new switch is being put in at Strait's on the TV&C.
The indications that the mail will soon be carried on the T.V. & C. road are good. A man was over the road Monday, measuring the distance from the post
offices to the depots, preparatory to sending out bids for carrying the mail to and from the train. The distance from the Rushford post office to the depot is 133 rods and a
fraction, which is between a quarter and a half mile.
Rushford Spectator, Thursday, Oct. 19, 1882
The T.V. & C. and B.E. & C. to commence carrying the mail Nov. 1.
A Trip to Rushford.
We took a trip to Rushford over the T.V.& C. Railway last week. Thee are a great many sights well worth the time spent in going over the road, especially
between Fish Lake in the town of Freedom, and Rishford.
It would be difficult to form any idea of the numerous curves and grades necessary to reach the summit near Fairview, until one passes over the road to
see for themselves. We have heard railroad men speak of using the rear wheel of a wagon as a pattern for sharp railroad curves, but in many cases on this road it was necessary to
use the forward wheel to make the desired curve.
At the summit we passed the freight and took one of its passengers aboard. He was a hale, hearty looking fellow, and answered to the name of "Kirk" who is
well known in Attica as the former road master of the Buffalo Division. The road is in good condition and remarkably fast time is made between Attica and Cuba. - Attica Argus.
Cuba Evening Review, Friday, Nov. 3, 1882
A carload of telegraph poles for the T.V. & C. road arrived at Cuba yesterday.
Postmaster C.W. Woodworth has received notice from the post office department, that the T.V.& C. Railway will commence carrying the mail from this place on
the 13th, and that transportation between the depot and the office will be provided by the government. - Rushford Spectator.
J.V. D. Loomis assumes today the duties of general freight and passenger agent of the T.V. & C.. the Bradford, Eldred & Cuba road and the Bradford, Bordell
& Kinzua road. His office will be at Attica. C.D. Williams today takes the superintendency of the T.V. & C., in connection with his duties as superintendent of the B.E. & C. Mr.
Ross, the master builder of the B.E. & C., has been given the sme duties on the T.V. & C. - Richburg News, Nov. 1.
Cuba Evening Review, Nov. 10, 1882
The following reduced rates of fare will take effect today on the T.V. & C. road: Cuba to Buffalo, $2.10; Cuba to Buffalo and return $4; Cuba to
Rochester $2.60; Cuba to Rochester and return $4.85. Reduced rates have also been made between Cuba and Batavia, Attica, Warsaw, Niagara Falls and principal points of connection.
Cuba Evening Review, Wed., Nov. 15, 1882
Cuba now has better mail facilities than ever before. In addition to the mails carried by the Erie, a mail is now made up and closed at noon for Buffalo
and Rochester and carried by the T.V. & C. road. Mail sent this routes gets into Buffalo twenty minutes quicker than by the Erie. When the new Genesee Valley road commences
carrying mail Cuba will have the best mail facilities of any town of its size in this section.
Cuba Evening Review, Sat., Dec. 2, 1882
Accident on the T.V. & C.
The B.B. & K. engine that has been used on the 12:25 train on the T.V. & C. road helped the 5:10 train through the snow drifts up to the summit beyond
Rushford yesterday. On the return it encountered a drift in a cut near Rushford and was derailed, and partly tipped over.
The fireman and brakeman, Al. Miller and Geo. Briggs, jumped off and were slightly injured. Engineer Sexton, who remained at his post,
was uninjured. The engine was put back on the track and ran to Cuba. It was somewhat damaged and will betaken to the repair shops. Another B., B. & K. engine
will be used on the 12:25 train while the other is being repaired.
Cuba Evening Review, Tues., Dec. 5, 1882
The trains of the T.V. & C. road are delayed by snow. It was found necessary to send the trains from Attica with double headers this morning.
A new timetable went into effect on the T.V. & C. road yesterday. Trains now leave Cuba at 10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:15 p.m. and arrive at i:15 a.m.,
12:10 p.m. and 4:25 p.m.
Cuba Evening Review, Friday, Dec. 15, 1882
The train on the Tonawanda Valley railroad that was snowed in near Arcade all last week, only succeeded in getting back as far as Attica on Saturday.
Started out again this week and experienced the hardest kind of luck near Curriers' Station, both locomotives going off the track and making considerable of a wreck.
In connection with the late snow blockade on the T.V. & C. road, a story is told of Conductor Harris. The superintendent, it is said, wired the conductor
one day to take two locomotives, heading one north and the other south, and started out to break the road. The conductor telegraphed back that he couldn't do it without removing
the "cowcatcher," and asked for further orders. The railroad men think the laugh is on the new conductor.
Cuba Evening Review, Monday, Dec. 18, 1882
Trains on the T.V. & C. road got as far as Arcade Saturday night but could not go farther and returned to Attica. A few days of this kind of weather, without
snow, would enable the company to clear the track and run trains. It is expected that the B., E. & C. trains will run today. The blockade on the latter road has been at the summit.
Cuba Evening Review, Wed., Dec. 20, 1882
Engine No. 1, of the T.V. & C. road, is expected from Hornellsville repair shops next week. It will then be used in running a train between Cuba and
Rushford.
Cuba Patriot, Feb. 2, 1883
Removal of the Narrow Gauge Office.
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The office of R.G. Taylor, President and General Manager of the B., E. & C. and T.V. & C. railroads has been removed this week from the village to
Bradford, the more available center of the narrow gauge system with which Mr. Taylor is connected. Very pleasant rooms had been secured in the Story Block in this village, a
telegraph line had been erected, and it was hoped that the location was permanent in Cuba. That it is not is a disappointment.
Cuba subscribed liberally to the bonds of the company to secure the road here. It was not an express stipulation of that agreement that Cuba should have
whatever advantages t
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