THE GREAT SEPTEMBER FLOOD

 CHENANGO COUNTY

 (1890)

    OXFORD, Sept 15.-(Special.)-The great September flood, the greatest ever known in this part of the state, at this time of the year, has caused much damage to garden and field.  Many corn and potato fields have been overflowed, and the potatoes that had before began to rot, in some instances are expected to be made worse by this last extraordinary visitation.  The farmers and gardeners have been the sufferers and losers, with few exceptions.  The handsome boat house, with pleasure boat and all appurtenances, belong to John Miller was swept away and entirely destroyed.  This building had but recently been improved and beautified at an expense, including original cost, of nearly $1,000.

NOTE:  THE DATE WAS HAND-WRITTEN ON THE ARTICLE.