From the Chenango Telegraph of Norwich, NY
Wednesday, September 20, 1871

(ITEM # 1)

   Progress of the Midland - We passed over the line of the Midland extension to Cortland the present week, and found the work of grading progressing vigorously. About three miles between Truxton and Cortland is already graded. Work is being done in several places along the line.

   The grading party nearest Cortland is down in Mount Eatum. Here is the only difficult portion of the line, but we have no doubt that Mr. Leonard will be through this cut in sixty days. The company have put up their road signs in DeRuyter, on Utica street. The freight depot is all enclosed and will soon be completed. High bridge trestle in Cuyler, will be completed the present week, when track laying will be resumed. The pile-driver on its westward course is now below Truxton, still pounding away.

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(ITEM # 2)

New Post Office Established

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   A new post office has been established at Beaver Meadow, on the DeRuyter Branch of the Midland Railroad, and Dr. Joseph Stanbro appointed postmaster. This will accommodate quite a large district lying in the towns of Plymouth and Otselic. Another office has been established at Crumb Hill, in the town of DeRuyter. The mails will be sent over the Branch for the first time today at a compensation of $1,420 per year, to be carried daily.

The DeRuyter New Era says :
   "We have been officially informed that this branch of the Midland is more than paying expenses, and that the receipts from the business of the road will compare favorably with any part of the Midland for an equal distance."

   Then the "branch" is a good investment of itself, to say nothing of the additional business it brings to the main line.