From the Chenango Union of Norwich, NY
Wednesday, March 30, 1870

   The DeRuyter Branch - Work has commenced on the DeRuyter Branch of the Midland, in this village, on the hill in the vicinity of Miller Street. The road is to cross North Main Street, taking out the residents of James G. Thompson and Andrew Haxton. Many of the parties owning property through which the road is to run, have settled with the Company for damages. Mr. Haxton, we believe, receives $7,000. The abutments for the railroad bridge across the canal, north of Mitchell Street, are being constructed. Work on the DeRuyter end of the route is rapidly going forward, and a large amount of grading on the line is already completed.