History of Saratoga, New York, USA

Troy, N. Y., Tuesday, July 5.
The fire at Saratoga on Monday destroyed all the buildings on Broadway south of Union Hall to the Clarendon Hotel. West of these the buildings are small wooden structures, except the Water Cure, in which the fire originated, and which was destroyed. The total loss is $60,000. None of the large hotels were in the least injured.

Third Dispatch.
Saratoga, Tuesday, July 5.
The Bethesda Water Cure, the International Hotel, and all the buildings between the Crescent and Clarendon Hotels are destroyed. The Crescent, Union and Congress Hotels are not burned.

Fourth Dispatch.
Saratoga, Tuesday, July 5.
The fire broke out yesterday at 2 P.M. and destroyed the Bethesda Water Cure; loss $40,000; insurance $18,000. One large boarding-house, several dwelling houses and barns, shops, &c., were also burned to the ground; total loss $60,000.

Fifth Dispatch.
Union Hall was not in any way injured by the fire which broke out in this place yesterday. There are...

The sensation at Saratoga at present consists of two gentlemen from New York who are fast friends. The beautiful wife of one is divorced and is married to the other, and yet the men have never broken with each other. The case is one that has been known and talked about in New York for years, though the marriage only took place about a month or six weeks ago. The bride is resplendent with diamonds and magnificence.

There's a jury up in Saratoga county, New York, whose members know their business. Their verdict in a recent case was rendered without leaving their seats and it read: 'We find the prisoner not guilty; but this kissing business must be stopped.'

Schulyersville, ski'lerz-vil, a post-village in Saratoga township, Saratoga co., N.Y., on the Hudson River, at the mouth of Fish Creek, and on the Champlain Canal, about 12 miles E. of Saratoga Springs, and 34 miles N. by E. of Albany. It has 4 churches, a national bank, a newspaper office, a graded school, a good hotel, a large cotton-factory (600 hands), and manufactures of paper, lumber, &c. A bridge crosses the Hudson River here. Pop. in 1890, 1387.

The town of Saratoga, commonly known as Old Saratoga, to distinguish it from the town of Saratoga Springs, which originally formed a part of this, town, occupies the centre of the eastern tier of towns.. It is bounded on the north by Wilton and Northumberland, on the east by the county line (the Hudson river), on the south by Stiliwater, and on the west by Saratoga Springs and Malta, part of the two latter towns consisting of the water of Saratoga lake. The Revised Statutes describe the town as follows:

The town of Saratoga shall contain all that part of said county bounded northerly by Northumberland and Wilton, easterly by the east bounds of the county, southerly by Stillwater, and westerly by Saratoga Springs and Malta.

The eastern part of the county, bordering on the Hudson river, is fiat. The central and western parts are occupied by a range of hills extending north and south. Most of the land is productive. Saratoga lake forms the southern half of the western boundary....

FANNIE AND MARY BIDEN SERIOUSLY HURT BY A RUNAWAY AT SARATOGA.

Special to The New York Times.

Saratoga, N.Y., Aug. 25. - MISS FANNIE BIDEN of 871 Union Street, Brooklyn, who for several weeks has been a guest at Congress Hall, was probably fatally injured on South Broadway, near Circular Street, this morning.

Accompanied by her sister, MISS MARY BIDEN, with whom she was walking, she started to cross the street, when both were knocked down and run over by a runaway horse.

They were taken in an unconscious condition to Congress Hall, where it was found that FANNIE was suffering from concussion of the brain, bruises of the shoulders, and laceration of the muscles of the back, and that MARY'S injuries consisted of bruises and lacerations of the arms and shock.

FANNIE was still unconscious this evening, and the attending surgeons, Dr. Straus of New York and Dr. G. F. Comstock, fear that she cannot recover.

Schuylerville, a banking post-village of Saratoga co. N.Y., on the Hudson River, at the mouth of Fish Creek about 12 miles E. of Saratoga Springs, on the Boston and Maine R. It has manufactures of wood-board, paper, and Pop. in 1900, 1601.

Saratoga Spa State Park: This expansive park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, picnicking, and golfing. The park is also home to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), where you can catch world-class concerts and ballet performances during the summer months.

Saratoga Race Course: Known as "The Spa," this iconic horse racing track is a must-visit during the summer racing season. Even if you're not a gambler, the atmosphere and the history of the place make it a unique experience.

Saratoga Battlefield: Explore the historic site of the Battles of Saratoga, a turning point in the American Revolution. The Saratoga National Historical Park features walking trails and informative exhibits about this pivotal event in American history.

Saratoga Automobile Museum: Car enthusiasts will appreciate this museum, which showcases a diverse collection of classic and vintage automobiles. It's a fascinating journey through the history of the automobile...