From the Chenango Telegraph of Norwich, NY
Tuesday, August 1, 1871

DeRuyter Branch Opened

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   It was determined some days since to open the DeRuyter Branch of the Midland on Monday of this week, but it was found that such progress had been made that the delay was unnecessary, and it was opened on the 27th, the first train arriving at 8:15 a.m. The change was so sudden that only a limited notice could be given, but there were two coaches filled with passengers.

   Two trains will run each way daily, as follows: Leave DeRuyter at 6:40 and 11:15 a.m., and arrive in Norwich at 8:25 a.m., and 1:15 p.m., leave Norwich at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., and arrive at DeRuyter at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.

   The Stations on the Branch are South Plymouth (4 miles), Plymouth (8 miles), Ireland's Corners, Beaver Meadow, Otselic, Crumb Hill and DeRuyter. These stations are accessible to the people of Plymouth, the south-west part of Smyrna, Otselic, Georgetown, Pitcher, & c., and will considerably affect quite an amount of travel and trade.

   Those who have been over the road say that the track is in excellent order, the work having been thoroughly completed. We congratulate all concerned, the officers of the road and the people who are so greatly accommodated by it, upon its opening for business.