From the Chenango Telegraph of Norwich, NY
Wednesday, January 12, 1870

( In the "DeRuyter Items" column by Carl Von Schmidt )

   DeRuyter is getting somewhat ambitious. Not content with having the Auburn Branch of the Midland pass through our village, a large and very enthusiastic meeting of our classes was held at the Town Hall Dec. 30th, upon railroad matters. A.N. Annas Esq. was appointed Chairman, and I.M. Smith Secretary. Stray speeches were made and equally stray resolutions were passed favoring building the Utica and Elmira railroad through DeRuyter. Lewis Sears, I.N. Smith, and J.H. Delmater, were appointed a committee to correspond and call future meetings.

   One thing is certain, DeRuyter is fifteen miles nearer than any other route that can be selected. Our people are determined to use every effort to secure the building of this road through DeRuyter.

   The entire line of the Auburn branch of the Midland from DeRuyter to Norwich is literally covered with men and carts. Over 1,000 men are now at work on the line. Work will be commenced near the village the present week. All are made pleased with the action of the company in locating. Mr. Marcy is Division engineer at DeRuyter. He is a thorough engineer, and a gentleman withal.