From the Chenango Union of Norwich, NY
Wednesday, November 15, 1871

   DeRuyter - "Mr. Chapin, formerly brakeman on the passenger train has been appointed Conductor on the Construction train. This is a good appointment, for "Doc" is a good fellow, and will make an excellent conductor.

   "A branch track has been laid to the Risley gravel bank, and the steam shovel is to be removed from Crumb Hill there, and the work of ballasting the road-bed between DeRuyter and Truxton commenced immediately.

   "The switch is being laid at Cuyler, and railroad matters progress finely in that direction. The first freight ever taken into Cuyler, on the cars, was received there this afternoon, and was for Mr. Fuller.

   "There are now two work trains on this branch of the Midland. The engine 'DeRuyter' having been placed on this line. H.D. Leonard, has taken the contract for doing the grading between Freeville and Auburn, on the Midland Railroad." - DeRuyter New Era