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Pictures of our village Main Street, celebrations from 1898, courtesy of Steve Cotton
05/29/2026

Pictures of our village Main Street, celebrations from 1898, courtesy of Steve Cotton

05/29/2026

This week's stories of our village's businessmen (1897) from Town Historian Steve Cotton

N. J. Baker, D. D. S.
(36 W. Main Street)
N. J. Baker, D. D. S., has been engaged in the profession of dentistry in Canisteo since 1895 and has achieved marked popularity in his profession and during his career as dentist he has built up a large and active patronage derived from the citizens of Canisteo, Hornellsville and the surrounding towns. His office is located on West Main Street over Dunham’s grocery store is suitable arranged and provided with every comfort for the convenience of visitors, while the most modern appliances known to the profession are at hand to aid in the manipulation of affairs. Dr. Baker executes dental work in all its branches and makes a specialty of extracting teeth by the use of painless methods, and also in beautifying teeth. In the manufacture of artificial teeth either singly or in set he is very expert. A leading feature is also made of crown work and bridging. All of which are remarkable for lifelike accuracy. Dr. Baker is also very successful in saving decayed teeth and in conscientious in giving the most careful attention to every case coming to him for attention. An important feature is the making of gold and aluminum plates. The aluminum plates are an entirely new idea in dentistry. They are light and durable and are giving the best satisfaction in those using them. The doctor informs the writer that for the next three months he is going to greatly reduce his prices on artificial teeth either in sets or singly. After that time regular prices will be charged. Dr. Baker enjoys a large circle of friends and can always be lied upon for fair square dealings.
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05/29/2026

A. R. Miner & Son.
(27 Greenwood Street)

A popular firm of this village engaged in the sale of furniture is that of A. R. Miner & Son whose place of business is located on Greenwood Street. In order to be really popular an establishment must not only furnish satisfactory goods at satisfactory prices, but cater to all classes of trade, and show equal consideration to large and small buyers and this is just what is done by this house. Miner & Son need no introduction to our readers as they have been residents of this village for the past quarter century. About two years ago they entered the furniture business and have already built up a large and growing trade which is steadily increasing for the simple reason that they treat their patrons in such a way that when a person has placed a trial order with them, they are so well satisfied that they have no desire to buy elsewhere when they ant more in this line, which is so comprehensive that it includes about everything in the shape of furniture and such varied stock is carried that all persons can be easily suited. Miner & Son are also funeral directors. They take entire charge of burial and furnish everything necessary for such ceremonies, Mr. Ed. Miner, the junior member of the firm is an experienced watch maker and optician and makes a specialty of repairing watches, clocks, and all kinds of jewelry and the fitting of glasses. He also carries a stock of jewelry in connection with the furniture establishment. A. R. Miner, the senior member of the firm, was for fourteen years connected with the furniture house of Stephens & Hitchcox of this village and is a graduate from the Champion School of embalming of Springfield, Ohio. His instructor in this art was Prof. F. A. Sullivan who embalmed the body of General Grant. In conclusion we will remark that Miner & Son are gentlemen of courteous manner and strict probity in their business as well as enterprising and energetic.

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L. Davison
(11 Main Street)
An established which rebound to the credit of us proprietor and owner is that of Mr. L. Davison dealer in staple and fancy groceries located on Main Street. The business was established by this gentleman in 1895 and from its inception the venture has proved a highly qualifying success. Handling a very superior class of goods, thoroughly reliable in his dealings and withal courteous and attentive to customers, it is but in the nature of things that this store should have secured the confidence of the public and acquired the substantial trade that it now so deservedly enjoys. The premises are of ample dimension and are well equipped for the prosecution of the business of such a character. A large and complete stock of goods carefully selected from the best source of supply is carried. Embraced in the several departments of the store are the finest teas and coffees, the best spices and canned goods, flour, sugar, molasses and syrup, condiments and table delicacies of all kinds. Only one price prevails here, and that is compatible with honest value and upright dealings, no inferior stock is handled, and patrons can always rely upon receiving a first-class article and courteous attention. No pains are spared to render the fullest satisfaction in every instance, and no establishment in this section maintains a higher reputation and, few if any, receive a larger measure of merited recognition. Mr. Davison is thoroughly experienced in this business and is a man of judicious enterprise and excellent business ability. Mr. Davison has carried a stock of boots and shoes, but has decided to close them out, and if readers of this article wish to secure some genuine bargains they should call at his store, for the price placed on these goods are about what the leather cost.

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Jas. D. Carter.
The really predict man is the one who looks not alone for the wants of the present but will throw a safeguard about his family that will serve to ward off possible danger of the future and in no manner more effective can this be accomplished then through the medium of life insurance. Prominent among the most popular and enterprising life insurance agent in this section is Mr. J. D. Carter of this village, who has been engaged in the business for the past two years and has built up a liberal and influential patronage. He represents only such companies as will promptly settle all just claims and is therefore the agent of the following A. No. 1 reliable life insurance companies: The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance of Hartford, Conn., who issue all the popular and staple forms of life and endowment policies. Paying annual dividends, which may be used in the reduction of the premiums or left with the company to accumulate, with interest compounded annually and may be drawn in cash at any time. The Traders and Travelers Accident Company of New York which for a liberal premium annually will protects you in case of injury and also pay to your family a large amount in case of death by accident. Then there is the United States Benevolent society which issues policies with both death, accident and sick indemnities. These companies are the soundest financially of any in the United States, and with their millions of capital and large surplus they offer absolute security to the insured. Mr. Carter places risks with these companies at the lowest possible rate. Their policies are clearly worded, explicit and devoid of technicalities, and all looses are promptly paid on proof of death. Mr. Carter is no stranger to Canisteo, as he has been a resident here for the past 22 years and was until recently connected with the Carter Iron Foundry and is a sound and able businessman.

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Lawrence Allison
(Depot Street near Post Office)
Among the many business enterprises which add much to the credit of this section is the well-known establishment of which Mr. Lawrence Allison is the manager. The business was inaugurated in 1893 and its prosperous career and present representative position in trade circles are indicative of the energy and ability devoted to its management. The large store and salesroom located on Depot Street, a short distance from the post office are systematic and convenient in arrangement and supplied with all the requisite facilities for handling the immense stock. Here is to be found the choicest flours, feed of all kinds, clover, timothy, alsike and seeds of all kinds grain, baled hay, stray, etc. The house is a favorite source of supply and a recognized headquarters for everything in its line. The trade of the house is both wholesale and retail and extends throughout this whole section. Through Mr. Allison close connection with the leading millers and producers and buying in carload lots, he is in a position to supply his patrons with the best commodities a terms and prices that defy competition. Mr. Allison is widely and favorably known and by his business ability has built up an exceeding prosperous enterprise.
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