From the Cortland Standard of Cortland, NY
Tuesday, June 18, 1872

   The experiment of rising water from the earth in this village, in large quantities, is to be tried by the Midland R.R. Messrs. Brewer and Winter are driving pipes for a gang of wells near the site of the proposed depot on South Main street, and the water is to be raised into a tank by a wind-mill.

   Arrangements for an excursion and picnic at Norwich, on Saturday of this week, are being made by the officers of the Presbyterian Sunday School, with the officers of the Midland Railroad Co. They anticipate a good time. A general invitation is extended. If satisfactory arrangements are made, hand-bills will be issued and circulated, giving full particulars. Everyone will want to go over this new road to Norwich.