From the Chenango Union of Norwich, NY
Thursday, June 16, 1879

Auburn Branch

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   In consequence of the snow blockade on the Auburn Branch last week, Postmaster Spaulding sent the mails by private conveyance on Wednesday. Will. Graham undertook the job, and was accompanied by H. Hendricks, in charge of a large amount of American Express matter. After much hard work they reached DeRuyter on Wednesday evening, and returned to this place Thursday.

   The road to DeRuyter was opened on Friday, and on Saturday a long train of cars of all descriptions, collected from the line of the road, reached this station. It was the last train, bringing the movable property of the road, which is abandoned.

   For the accommodation of the traveling and business public, S. Crumb, of Beaver Meadow, has commenced running a Passenger, Freight and Express conveyance between Norwich and South Otselic, arrangements having been made with the American Express Company and with Freight Companies. Passengers and Express matter will be carried each way, daily, arriving from South Otselic at 11 a.m., and leaving from the Spaulding House at 2 p.m. Fare each way, $1, and from intermediate stations in proportion. Freight will run from Norwich on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and from South Otselic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. James Crandall has charge of the passenger and express conveyance.

   Until a permanent arrangement is made by the Department, for carrying the mails on this route, Will. Graham will deliver them, leaving Norwich on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and returning on the alternate days.