[J. Thomas Scharf (1886)] in the spring of 1862, to assist the poor of the village with supplies of groceries, coal and clothing. Mrs. Elizabeth Hart was chosen first directress, Eliza W. Clark secretary and Mrs Edward Wells treasurer. The society has continued in active operation ever since, and has accomplished much good work. In 1884 it had about twenty-four active members and ex-pended for the relief of destitute villagers $.341. 07. Mrs. Elizabeth Hart was president, Mrs. ti. N. Ivnapp secretary and Miss Emily Southard treasurer. A Woman's Christian Temtekaxce Union was organized in Peekskill in January, 1875, Mrs. Cort-landt Baxter being chosen the first president and Mrs. A. M.Stewart secretary. The society met for some time in Simpson's Hall, but have no rooms at present. In 1884 Mrs. A. M. Stewart was president, Mrs. Dr. Wvgant secretary and.Mrs. B.C. Lent treasurer. The number of members is about twenty-five. Hotels of Peekskill. — The first hotel in Peeks-kill was probably a house within the northwest corner of Main and Division Streets, which was owned by James Diven, and was standing there as far back as 1800. It was the stopping place for the New York and Albany stages. Another house is noted on the map of "Peekskill as it was in 1800," as standing within the northeast corner of Main and Division Streets.