| 1890 |
The first Post Office was established at
Hollywood on May 28, with Jeremiah Reynolds as the first Postmaster.
George Swift came to South Colton to work on the iron bridge. He met Abbie
Armstrong. Soon after they were married. |
| 1891 |
Resolution made to repair Stark Falls Bridge. |
| 1892 |
Petition by 25 people to build a new iron
bridge in Colton. |
| 1893 |
Cornelius Hayes sued Town for $500 after he
fell into the river off the Colton Bridge. He was given $50.
The first pulp mill was built near the Village of Colton and operated by
the Raquette River Pulp Company. |
| 1894 |
1st Fire District formed. |
| 1896 |
Dr. Will Schwartz began his 50 year practice
of medicine and surgery. He served as Heath Officer and Town Supervisor.
He is well remembered for his professional skill and his beautiful peonies
and gladiolas. |
| 1899 |
The first telephone line, a single wire,
grounded type was strung (mostly on trees) from Colton to Tupper Lake
Junction. It was an independent line, built and owned by William Robinson
of Potsdam. At the time there were no telephones in private residences.
Early phones were at Nathan Jefferson's and John Dailey's stores. |
