few among the
longer resident population of the community who have not, at one time
or another, been under the Doctor's treatment. He built the office
still occupied by him, in 1832, and his house in 1834--soon after his
marriage--and has never moved from either since he began to occupy
them. When he moved into the village, the latter contained only two
painted houses, and the whole business prosperity of the hamlet was
then centered in two stores--Dietz's and Ford's--one potash and two
distilleries. Dr. Case is of New England ancestry, his father having
emigrated to Franklin from Tolland county, Connecticut, in 1792.

Col. William W. Snow came to Oneonta, a few years after the last
named, and early engaged in manufacturing. The Colonel was born in the
town of Heath, Franklin county, Mass. He became interested in the
organization and welfare of the militia. He was elected to a
colonelcy, whence his military title. He was elected to congress from
Otsego and Schoharie counties in 1848. He has been several times
elected to our state legislature, and has been a member of the third
house many years.

Though not a resident of the town, yet his business relations have
been such as to identify the name of Jared Goodyear with its history.
Mr. Goodyear for a long term of years resided upon the borders of
Oneonta, and from an early period was largely interested in the
business of the village. He was born in Connecticut, and while a boy
removed to Schoharie county, whence he came to Colliersville while yet
a young man, and there he resided the remainder of his life. By
persistent industry Mr. Goodyear accumulated a large fortune, and won
a high reputation for integrity.

The following is a column of business cards from the "ONEONTA
WEEKLY JOURNAL," of July 1, 1841. It is nearly a correct showing
of what the business of the village then was:[A]

Headquarters at the foot of Chestnut street. New Fall and
Winter goods. Timothy Sabin is now receiving a fresh supply
of Spring and Summer Goods, comprising a general assortment
of Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Hardware, Dye Stuffs,
Paints, Oils, etc., etc., for sale as low as at any
establishment west of the Hudson river. Please call and
examine goods and prices; they are well selected, and will
be sold cheap for Cash, Produce, or a liberal credit.

Oneonta, May 13, 1841.

Cabinet and Chair Warehouse, No. 10 Chestnut st., Oneonta.