Adirondack Daily Enterprise - Revision history

MWanner: Text replacement - "Vermontville" to "Vermontville"

2026-10-24T17:57:08Z

Text replacement - "Vermontville" to "Vermontville"

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	The late [[Jack Sheehe\|Jack Sheehe]] was classified advertising manager, and the late [[Raymond Book\|Raymond Book]] was display advertising manager. These were the two best men on their jobs during the 24 years of the newspaper under Ridenour management. They were lost to a down state newspaper during the depression that hit Saranac Lake several years after the 1929 stock market crash.		The late [[Jack Sheehe\|Jack Sheehe]] was classified advertising manager, and the late [[Raymond Book\|Raymond Book]] was display advertising manager. These were the two best men on their jobs during the 24 years of the newspaper under Ridenour management. They were lost to a down state newspaper during the depression that hit Saranac Lake several years after the 1929 stock market crash.

	The roads leading into Saranac Lake were of early, and narrow, macadam, with links of unsurfaced sand roads reinforced with gravel. A trip in an early Daily Enterprise circulation car, a small Austin, through [[Bloomingdale]], [[~~Vermontville\|~~Vermontville]], back through [[Gabriels]]. to [[Paul Smiths]] and [[Keese Mills\|Keeses Mills]], thence to [[Lake Clear]], [[Saranac Inn]] and catching a few houses on the [[Harrietstown Road\|Harrietstown road]] on the return trip, was quite a daily jaunt. The Austin was battered to pieces within two years, and Fords and Chevrolets followed.		The roads leading into Saranac Lake were of early, and narrow, macadam, with links of unsurfaced sand roads reinforced with gravel. A trip in an early Daily Enterprise circulation car, a small Austin, through [[Bloomingdale]], [[Vermontville]], back through [[Gabriels]]. to [[Paul Smiths]] and [[Keese Mills\|Keeses Mills]], thence to [[Lake Clear]], [[Saranac Inn]] and catching a few houses on the [[Harrietstown Road\|Harrietstown road]] on the return trip, was quite a daily jaunt. The Austin was battered to pieces within two years, and Fords and Chevrolets followed.

	In those days there was only a short experimental strip of concrete at Duane on the road to Malone. There was none on the road to Elizabethtown. The road to Watertown was a macadam corkscrew, and it took six hours of fast and rough driving to reach Utica, a drive that is done with ease today in three to three and a half hours. A drive to New York was an all-day job, with little concrete until the Albany area was reached. [[Cecil Proctor\|Cecil Proctor]] was mechanical superintendent during the first 10 years of the daily's life, and he was assisted by Frank Buhnick. [[Leo McKillip\|Leo McKillip]], now proprietor of the Commercial Press, was head of the typesetting machines. Later on, Leonard Ryan became mechanical superintendent. Frank Keller was a pressman and stereo typer.		In those days there was only a short experimental strip of concrete at Duane on the road to Malone. There was none on the road to Elizabethtown. The road to Watertown was a macadam corkscrew, and it took six hours of fast and rough driving to reach Utica, a drive that is done with ease today in three to three and a half hours. A drive to New York was an all-day job, with little concrete until the Albany area was reached. [[Cecil Proctor\|Cecil Proctor]] was mechanical superintendent during the first 10 years of the daily's life, and he was assisted by Frank Buhnick. [[Leo McKillip\|Leo McKillip]], now proprietor of the Commercial Press, was head of the typesetting machines. Later on, Leonard Ryan became mechanical superintendent. Frank Keller was a pressman and stereo typer.

MWanner: Text replacement - "John S. Ridenour" to "John S. Ridenour"

2026-10-11T12:28:20Z

Text replacement - "John S. Ridenour" to "John S. Ridenour"

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	The summer season, too, brought its share of prosperity to the area with the arrival of the wealthy owners of the great camps. With the famous came a demand for news of national interests. With such prominent and familiar names as Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Huntington, Harriman, Morgan, Whitney, and Durant in residence, there had to be some headline material waiting in the wings. Not many small communities could boast such a pre-eminent roster of summer home owners as Saranac Lake was privileged to enjoy. The resort news from our neighbors at [[Paul Smiths]], [[Loon Lake]], [[Saranac Inn]], Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake was important enough to be solicited by the big city papers and the ''Enterprise'' was called upon to supply the information. Goldthwaite shortly became the recipient of a carte blanche issued by each of the resort managers to assure that their respective establishments would appear favorably in the press.		The summer season, too, brought its share of prosperity to the area with the arrival of the wealthy owners of the great camps. With the famous came a demand for news of national interests. With such prominent and familiar names as Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Huntington, Harriman, Morgan, Whitney, and Durant in residence, there had to be some headline material waiting in the wings. Not many small communities could boast such a pre-eminent roster of summer home owners as Saranac Lake was privileged to enjoy. The resort news from our neighbors at [[Paul Smiths]], [[Loon Lake]], [[Saranac Inn]], Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake was important enough to be solicited by the big city papers and the ''Enterprise'' was called upon to supply the information. Goldthwaite shortly became the recipient of a carte blanche issued by each of the resort managers to assure that their respective establishments would appear favorably in the press.

	The popular publisher of the Enterprise truly enjoyed his position in the community and was, in turn, well liked by the residents. Only the attractive lure of advancement to the staff of a major publication could coax him away and this occurred when the New York Sun, a paper he had always admired, offered the opportunity. Perhaps World War I may have influenced his decision but in any event he sold the paper to [[~~John S. Ridenour\|~~John S. Ridenour]] in 1918.		The popular publisher of the Enterprise truly enjoyed his position in the community and was, in turn, well liked by the residents. Only the attractive lure of advancement to the staff of a major publication could coax him away and this occurred when the New York Sun, a paper he had always admired, offered the opportunity. Perhaps World War I may have influenced his decision but in any event he sold the paper to [[John S. Ridenour]] in 1918.

	Many years later, in December of 1944, Goldthwaite passed away and, following his death, his son, [[E.K. Goldthwaite\|Eaton]], presented his father's books and papers to the [[Saranac Lake Free Library]] where they are presently sharing the shelves in the [[Adirondack Room\|Adirondack Room]] with the Donaldson and Munson collections.		Many years later, in December of 1944, Goldthwaite passed away and, following his death, his son, [[E.K. Goldthwaite\|Eaton]], presented his father's books and papers to the [[Saranac Lake Free Library]] where they are presently sharing the shelves in the [[Adirondack Room\|Adirondack Room]] with the Donaldson and Munson collections.

MWanner: Text replacement - "William G. Distin, Sr." to "William G. Distin, Sr."

2026-10-11T12:19:53Z

Text replacement - "William G. Distin, Sr." to "William G. Distin, Sr."

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	[[File:Emptyprize.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The masthead and editorial of the yearly satirical edition of the<br>Adirondack Daily Enterprise, published February 9, 2007]]		[[File:Emptyprize.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The masthead and editorial of the yearly satirical edition of the<br>Adirondack Daily Enterprise, published February 9, 2007]]

	Publication of the Enterprise continued uninterrupted courtesy of the Malone Evening Telegram; and, the day after the fire, ground was broken by contractor Thomas P. McCormick on a two-story, rear extension to the [[Fowler Block\|Fowler Block]]. This extension, designed by [[~~William G. Distin, Sr.\|~~William G. Distin, Sr.]], was of brick and steel construction with a poured concrete foundation and built to withstand the weight and vibrations of hot-type, newspaper printing equipment.		Publication of the Enterprise continued uninterrupted courtesy of the Malone Evening Telegram; and, the day after the fire, ground was broken by contractor Thomas P. McCormick on a two-story, rear extension to the [[Fowler Block\|Fowler Block]]. This extension, designed by [[William G. Distin, Sr.]], was of brick and steel construction with a poured concrete foundation and built to withstand the weight and vibrations of hot-type, newspaper printing equipment.

	On Monday, November 25, 1926, the ''Adirondack Enterprise'' began operation as a true daily (six issues a week) from its new offices and plant at 76 Main Street. That address would be synonymous with the word "Enterprise" for the next 47 years. Ever since the paper moved to Broadway, the [[Fowler Block\|Fowler Block]] has been known as the Old Enterprise Building.		On Monday, November 25, 1926, the ''Adirondack Enterprise'' began operation as a true daily (six issues a week) from its new offices and plant at 76 Main Street. That address would be synonymous with the word "Enterprise" for the next 47 years. Ever since the paper moved to Broadway, the [[Fowler Block\|Fowler Block]] has been known as the Old Enterprise Building.

MWanner: correct name

2026-07-02T12:23:37Z

correct name

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	\|[[Andrew Fortune, Sr.]]\|\|[[Frederick A. Isham]]\|\|[[Moose Pond]]\|\|[[Vernon Wamsganz, Jr.]]		\|[[Andrew Fortune, Sr.]]\|\|[[Frederick A. Isham]]\|\|[[Moose Pond]]\|\|[[Vernon Wamsganz, Jr.]]
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	\|[[~~Ann~~ Kinsolving]]\|\|[[Frederick Tousley]]\|\|[[Morgan Callahan]]\|\|[[Veronica Lake]]		\|[[Mary Kinsolving]]\|\|[[Frederick Tousley]]\|\|[[Morgan Callahan]]\|\|[[Veronica Lake]]
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	\|[[Arlington Hotel]]\|\|[[Freeman Baker]]\|\|[[Morgan Farm]]\|\|[[Vest Pocket Park]]		\|[[Arlington Hotel]]\|\|[[Freeman Baker]]\|\|[[Morgan Farm]]\|\|[[Vest Pocket Park]]

MWanner: Text replacement - "Franklin Avenue" to "Franklin Avenue"

2026-03-17T16:07:24Z

Text replacement - "Franklin Avenue" to "Franklin Avenue"

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	After finally returning to this country a trail of bouncing rubber checks brought him a cell in [[Wikipedia:Sing_Sing\|Sing Sing]].		After finally returning to this country a trail of bouncing rubber checks brought him a cell in [[Wikipedia:Sing_Sing\|Sing Sing]].

	So much for the founder of the "Pioneer," but before leaving, it is of interest to note that the very first issue gave front page coverage to a proposal for obtaining village water from nearby [[McKenzie Pond\|McKenzie Pond]]. Formerly those residents who did not have a well dipped their water from the Saranac River. When [[Daniel W. Riddle\|Daniel W. Riddle]] arrived from [[Saranac Inn]], he built his new home at the corner of [[South Street\|South Street]] and [[~~Franklin Avenue\|~~Franklin Avenue]] (present site of the [[Franklin Manor\|Carmelite Monastery]]) and he apparently didn't care to dip his water from the river. He devised a system whereby the water from [[Lake Flower]] was pumped to a storage tank atop [[Helen Street]] Hill where gravity could take over to supply a steady flow.		So much for the founder of the "Pioneer," but before leaving, it is of interest to note that the very first issue gave front page coverage to a proposal for obtaining village water from nearby [[McKenzie Pond\|McKenzie Pond]]. Formerly those residents who did not have a well dipped their water from the Saranac River. When [[Daniel W. Riddle\|Daniel W. Riddle]] arrived from [[Saranac Inn]], he built his new home at the corner of [[South Street\|South Street]] and [[Franklin Avenue]] (present site of the [[Franklin Manor\|Carmelite Monastery]]) and he apparently didn't care to dip his water from the river. He devised a system whereby the water from [[Lake Flower]] was pumped to a storage tank atop [[Helen Street]] Hill where gravity could take over to supply a steady flow.

	Local health officials soon condemned the quality of river water and the little newspaper endorsed the McKenzie Pond project which was finally adopted. [[William Demerse\|William Demerse]] was appointed to be the superintendent of the new water system. This proved to be the very first example of how an article in our local paper could spur the residents to take action on an effort that resulted in a highly beneficial community improvement.		Local health officials soon condemned the quality of river water and the little newspaper endorsed the McKenzie Pond project which was finally adopted. [[William Demerse\|William Demerse]] was appointed to be the superintendent of the new water system. This proved to be the very first example of how an article in our local paper could spur the residents to take action on an effort that resulted in a highly beneficial community improvement.

MWanner: Text replacement - "Helen Street" to "Helen Street"

2026-03-17T14:21:48Z

Text replacement - "Helen Street" to "Helen Street"

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	After finally returning to this country a trail of bouncing rubber checks brought him a cell in [[Wikipedia:Sing_Sing\|Sing Sing]].		After finally returning to this country a trail of bouncing rubber checks brought him a cell in [[Wikipedia:Sing_Sing\|Sing Sing]].

	So much for the founder of the "Pioneer," but before leaving, it is of interest to note that the very first issue gave front page coverage to a proposal for obtaining village water from nearby [[McKenzie Pond\|McKenzie Pond]]. Formerly those residents who did not have a well dipped their water from the Saranac River. When [[Daniel W. Riddle\|Daniel W. Riddle]] arrived from [[Saranac Inn]], he built his new home at the corner of [[South Street\|South Street]] and [[Franklin Avenue\|Franklin Avenue]] (present site of the [[Franklin Manor\|Carmelite Monastery]]) and he apparently didn't care to dip his water from the river. He devised a system whereby the water from [[Lake Flower]] was pumped to a storage tank atop [[~~Helen Street\|~~Helen Street]] Hill where gravity could take over to supply a steady flow.		So much for the founder of the "Pioneer," but before leaving, it is of interest to note that the very first issue gave front page coverage to a proposal for obtaining village water from nearby [[McKenzie Pond\|McKenzie Pond]]. Formerly those residents who did not have a well dipped their water from the Saranac River. When [[Daniel W. Riddle\|Daniel W. Riddle]] arrived from [[Saranac Inn]], he built his new home at the corner of [[South Street\|South Street]] and [[Franklin Avenue\|Franklin Avenue]] (present site of the [[Franklin Manor\|Carmelite Monastery]]) and he apparently didn't care to dip his water from the river. He devised a system whereby the water from [[Lake Flower]] was pumped to a storage tank atop [[Helen Street]] Hill where gravity could take over to supply a steady flow.

	Local health officials soon condemned the quality of river water and the little newspaper endorsed the McKenzie Pond project which was finally adopted. [[William Demerse\|William Demerse]] was appointed to be the superintendent of the new water system. This proved to be the very first example of how an article in our local paper could spur the residents to take action on an effort that resulted in a highly beneficial community improvement.		Local health officials soon condemned the quality of river water and the little newspaper endorsed the McKenzie Pond project which was finally adopted. [[William Demerse\|William Demerse]] was appointed to be the superintendent of the new water system. This proved to be the very first example of how an article in our local paper could spur the residents to take action on an effort that resulted in a highly beneficial community improvement.

MWanner: Text replacement - "Paul Smiths" to "Paul Smiths"

2026-01-16T18:23:45Z

Text replacement - "Paul Smiths" to "Paul Smiths"

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	Growing in harmony with the "Little City of the Adirondacks" the paper was soon appearing twice weekly. During the early 1900s the health industry had brought an economic boost to the community which was abetted by a concurrent recognition of Saranac Lake as a winter sport center. International [[Speed Skating\|speed skating]] races, hockey and curling events all enhanced by the famous [[Winter Carnival]] attracted hosts of visitors to our village. All of this activity required a related news coverage and the combined income from increased circulation together with a greater amount of advertising by flourishing merchants helped to erase those troublesome debts which had saddled the paper in its early struggles.		Growing in harmony with the "Little City of the Adirondacks" the paper was soon appearing twice weekly. During the early 1900s the health industry had brought an economic boost to the community which was abetted by a concurrent recognition of Saranac Lake as a winter sport center. International [[Speed Skating\|speed skating]] races, hockey and curling events all enhanced by the famous [[Winter Carnival]] attracted hosts of visitors to our village. All of this activity required a related news coverage and the combined income from increased circulation together with a greater amount of advertising by flourishing merchants helped to erase those troublesome debts which had saddled the paper in its early struggles.

	The summer season, too, brought its share of prosperity to the area with the arrival of the wealthy owners of the great camps. With the famous came a demand for news of national interests. With such prominent and familiar names as Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Huntington, Harriman, Morgan, Whitney, and Durant in residence, there had to be some headline material waiting in the wings. Not many small communities could boast such a pre-eminent roster of summer home owners as Saranac Lake was privileged to enjoy. The resort news from our neighbors at [[~~Paul Smiths\|~~Paul Smiths]], [[Loon Lake]], [[Saranac Inn]], Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake was important enough to be solicited by the big city papers and the ''Enterprise'' was called upon to supply the information. Goldthwaite shortly became the recipient of a carte blanche issued by each of the resort managers to assure that their respective establishments would appear favorably in the press.		The summer season, too, brought its share of prosperity to the area with the arrival of the wealthy owners of the great camps. With the famous came a demand for news of national interests. With such prominent and familiar names as Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Huntington, Harriman, Morgan, Whitney, and Durant in residence, there had to be some headline material waiting in the wings. Not many small communities could boast such a pre-eminent roster of summer home owners as Saranac Lake was privileged to enjoy. The resort news from our neighbors at [[Paul Smiths]], [[Loon Lake]], [[Saranac Inn]], Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake was important enough to be solicited by the big city papers and the ''Enterprise'' was called upon to supply the information. Goldthwaite shortly became the recipient of a carte blanche issued by each of the resort managers to assure that their respective establishments would appear favorably in the press.

	The popular publisher of the Enterprise truly enjoyed his position in the community and was, in turn, well liked by the residents. Only the attractive lure of advancement to the staff of a major publication could coax him away and this occurred when the New York Sun, a paper he had always admired, offered the opportunity. Perhaps World War I may have influenced his decision but in any event he sold the paper to [[John S. Ridenour\|John S. Ridenour]] in 1918.		The popular publisher of the Enterprise truly enjoyed his position in the community and was, in turn, well liked by the residents. Only the attractive lure of advancement to the staff of a major publication could coax him away and this occurred when the New York Sun, a paper he had always admired, offered the opportunity. Perhaps World War I may have influenced his decision but in any event he sold the paper to [[John S. Ridenour\|John S. Ridenour]] in 1918.
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	The late [[Jack Sheehe\|Jack Sheehe]] was classified advertising manager, and the late [[Raymond Book\|Raymond Book]] was display advertising manager. These were the two best men on their jobs during the 24 years of the newspaper under Ridenour management. They were lost to a down state newspaper during the depression that hit Saranac Lake several years after the 1929 stock market crash.		The late [[Jack Sheehe\|Jack Sheehe]] was classified advertising manager, and the late [[Raymond Book\|Raymond Book]] was display advertising manager. These were the two best men on their jobs during the 24 years of the newspaper under Ridenour management. They were lost to a down state newspaper during the depression that hit Saranac Lake several years after the 1929 stock market crash.

	The roads leading into Saranac Lake were of early, and narrow, macadam, with links of unsurfaced sand roads reinforced with gravel. A trip in an early Daily Enterprise circulation car, a small Austin, through [[Bloomingdale]], [[Vermontville\|Vermontville]], back through [[Gabriels]]. to [[~~Paul Smiths\|~~Paul Smiths]] and [[Keese Mills\|Keeses Mills]], thence to [[Lake Clear]], [[Saranac Inn]] and catching a few houses on the [[Harrietstown Road\|Harrietstown road]] on the return trip, was quite a daily jaunt. The Austin was battered to pieces within two years, and Fords and Chevrolets followed.		The roads leading into Saranac Lake were of early, and narrow, macadam, with links of unsurfaced sand roads reinforced with gravel. A trip in an early Daily Enterprise circulation car, a small Austin, through [[Bloomingdale]], [[Vermontville\|Vermontville]], back through [[Gabriels]]. to [[Paul Smiths]] and [[Keese Mills\|Keeses Mills]], thence to [[Lake Clear]], [[Saranac Inn]] and catching a few houses on the [[Harrietstown Road\|Harrietstown road]] on the return trip, was quite a daily jaunt. The Austin was battered to pieces within two years, and Fords and Chevrolets followed.

	In those days there was only a short experimental strip of concrete at Duane on the road to Malone. There was none on the road to Elizabethtown. The road to Watertown was a macadam corkscrew, and it took six hours of fast and rough driving to reach Utica, a drive that is done with ease today in three to three and a half hours. A drive to New York was an all-day job, with little concrete until the Albany area was reached. [[Cecil Proctor\|Cecil Proctor]] was mechanical superintendent during the first 10 years of the daily's life, and he was assisted by Frank Buhnick. [[Leo McKillip\|Leo McKillip]], now proprietor of the Commercial Press, was head of the typesetting machines. Later on, Leonard Ryan became mechanical superintendent. Frank Keller was a pressman and stereo typer.		In those days there was only a short experimental strip of concrete at Duane on the road to Malone. There was none on the road to Elizabethtown. The road to Watertown was a macadam corkscrew, and it took six hours of fast and rough driving to reach Utica, a drive that is done with ease today in three to three and a half hours. A drive to New York was an all-day job, with little concrete until the Albany area was reached. [[Cecil Proctor\|Cecil Proctor]] was mechanical superintendent during the first 10 years of the daily's life, and he was assisted by Frank Buhnick. [[Leo McKillip\|Leo McKillip]], now proprietor of the Commercial Press, was head of the typesetting machines. Later on, Leonard Ryan became mechanical superintendent. Frank Keller was a pressman and stereo typer.

MWanner: Text replacement - "Gabriels" to "Gabriels."

2026-01-16T18:19:43Z

Text replacement - "Gabriels" to "Gabriels."

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	The late [[Jack Sheehe\|Jack Sheehe]] was classified advertising manager, and the late [[Raymond Book\|Raymond Book]] was display advertising manager. These were the two best men on their jobs during the 24 years of the newspaper under Ridenour management. They were lost to a down state newspaper during the depression that hit Saranac Lake several years after the 1929 stock market crash.		The late [[Jack Sheehe\|Jack Sheehe]] was classified advertising manager, and the late [[Raymond Book\|Raymond Book]] was display advertising manager. These were the two best men on their jobs during the 24 years of the newspaper under Ridenour management. They were lost to a down state newspaper during the depression that hit Saranac Lake several years after the 1929 stock market crash.

	The roads leading into Saranac Lake were of early, and narrow, macadam, with links of unsurfaced sand roads reinforced with gravel. A trip in an early Daily Enterprise circulation car, a small Austin, through [[Bloomingdale]], [[Vermontville\|Vermontville]], back through [[~~Gabriels\|~~Gabriels]] to [[Paul Smiths\|Paul Smiths]] and [[Keese Mills\|Keeses Mills]], thence to [[Lake Clear]], [[Saranac Inn]] and catching a few houses on the [[Harrietstown Road\|Harrietstown road]] on the return trip, was quite a daily jaunt. The Austin was battered to pieces within two years, and Fords and Chevrolets followed.		The roads leading into Saranac Lake were of early, and narrow, macadam, with links of unsurfaced sand roads reinforced with gravel. A trip in an early Daily Enterprise circulation car, a small Austin, through [[Bloomingdale]], [[Vermontville\|Vermontville]], back through [[Gabriels]]. to [[Paul Smiths\|Paul Smiths]] and [[Keese Mills\|Keeses Mills]], thence to [[Lake Clear]], [[Saranac Inn]] and catching a few houses on the [[Harrietstown Road\|Harrietstown road]] on the return trip, was quite a daily jaunt. The Austin was battered to pieces within two years, and Fords and Chevrolets followed.

	In those days there was only a short experimental strip of concrete at Duane on the road to Malone. There was none on the road to Elizabethtown. The road to Watertown was a macadam corkscrew, and it took six hours of fast and rough driving to reach Utica, a drive that is done with ease today in three to three and a half hours. A drive to New York was an all-day job, with little concrete until the Albany area was reached. [[Cecil Proctor\|Cecil Proctor]] was mechanical superintendent during the first 10 years of the daily's life, and he was assisted by Frank Buhnick. [[Leo McKillip\|Leo McKillip]], now proprietor of the Commercial Press, was head of the typesetting machines. Later on, Leonard Ryan became mechanical superintendent. Frank Keller was a pressman and stereo typer.		In those days there was only a short experimental strip of concrete at Duane on the road to Malone. There was none on the road to Elizabethtown. The road to Watertown was a macadam corkscrew, and it took six hours of fast and rough driving to reach Utica, a drive that is done with ease today in three to three and a half hours. A drive to New York was an all-day job, with little concrete until the Albany area was reached. [[Cecil Proctor\|Cecil Proctor]] was mechanical superintendent during the first 10 years of the daily's life, and he was assisted by Frank Buhnick. [[Leo McKillip\|Leo McKillip]], now proprietor of the Commercial Press, was head of the typesetting machines. Later on, Leonard Ryan became mechanical superintendent. Frank Keller was a pressman and stereo typer.

MWanner: Text replacement - "Lake Clear" to "Lake Clear"

2026-01-16T18:18:30Z

Text replacement - "Lake Clear" to "Lake Clear"

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	The late [[Jack Sheehe\|Jack Sheehe]] was classified advertising manager, and the late [[Raymond Book\|Raymond Book]] was display advertising manager. These were the two best men on their jobs during the 24 years of the newspaper under Ridenour management. They were lost to a down state newspaper during the depression that hit Saranac Lake several years after the 1929 stock market crash.		The late [[Jack Sheehe\|Jack Sheehe]] was classified advertising manager, and the late [[Raymond Book\|Raymond Book]] was display advertising manager. These were the two best men on their jobs during the 24 years of the newspaper under Ridenour management. They were lost to a down state newspaper during the depression that hit Saranac Lake several years after the 1929 stock market crash.

	The roads leading into Saranac Lake were of early, and narrow, macadam, with links of unsurfaced sand roads reinforced with gravel. A trip in an early Daily Enterprise circulation car, a small Austin, through [[Bloomingdale]], [[Vermontville\|Vermontville]], back through [[Gabriels\|Gabriels]] to [[Paul Smiths\|Paul Smiths]] and [[Keese Mills\|Keeses Mills]], thence to [[~~Lake Clear\|~~Lake Clear]], [[Saranac Inn]] and catching a few houses on the [[Harrietstown Road\|Harrietstown road]] on the return trip, was quite a daily jaunt. The Austin was battered to pieces within two years, and Fords and Chevrolets followed.		The roads leading into Saranac Lake were of early, and narrow, macadam, with links of unsurfaced sand roads reinforced with gravel. A trip in an early Daily Enterprise circulation car, a small Austin, through [[Bloomingdale]], [[Vermontville\|Vermontville]], back through [[Gabriels\|Gabriels]] to [[Paul Smiths\|Paul Smiths]] and [[Keese Mills\|Keeses Mills]], thence to [[Lake Clear]], [[Saranac Inn]] and catching a few houses on the [[Harrietstown Road\|Harrietstown road]] on the return trip, was quite a daily jaunt. The Austin was battered to pieces within two years, and Fords and Chevrolets followed.

	In those days there was only a short experimental strip of concrete at Duane on the road to Malone. There was none on the road to Elizabethtown. The road to Watertown was a macadam corkscrew, and it took six hours of fast and rough driving to reach Utica, a drive that is done with ease today in three to three and a half hours. A drive to New York was an all-day job, with little concrete until the Albany area was reached. [[Cecil Proctor\|Cecil Proctor]] was mechanical superintendent during the first 10 years of the daily's life, and he was assisted by Frank Buhnick. [[Leo McKillip\|Leo McKillip]], now proprietor of the Commercial Press, was head of the typesetting machines. Later on, Leonard Ryan became mechanical superintendent. Frank Keller was a pressman and stereo typer.		In those days there was only a short experimental strip of concrete at Duane on the road to Malone. There was none on the road to Elizabethtown. The road to Watertown was a macadam corkscrew, and it took six hours of fast and rough driving to reach Utica, a drive that is done with ease today in three to three and a half hours. A drive to New York was an all-day job, with little concrete until the Albany area was reached. [[Cecil Proctor\|Cecil Proctor]] was mechanical superintendent during the first 10 years of the daily's life, and he was assisted by Frank Buhnick. [[Leo McKillip\|Leo McKillip]], now proprietor of the Commercial Press, was head of the typesetting machines. Later on, Leonard Ryan became mechanical superintendent. Frank Keller was a pressman and stereo typer.

MWanner: Text replacement - "Loon Lake" to "Loon Lake"

2026-01-16T16:40:36Z

Text replacement - "Loon Lake" to "Loon Lake"

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	Growing in harmony with the "Little City of the Adirondacks" the paper was soon appearing twice weekly. During the early 1900s the health industry had brought an economic boost to the community which was abetted by a concurrent recognition of Saranac Lake as a winter sport center. International [[Speed Skating\|speed skating]] races, hockey and curling events all enhanced by the famous [[Winter Carnival]] attracted hosts of visitors to our village. All of this activity required a related news coverage and the combined income from increased circulation together with a greater amount of advertising by flourishing merchants helped to erase those troublesome debts which had saddled the paper in its early struggles.		Growing in harmony with the "Little City of the Adirondacks" the paper was soon appearing twice weekly. During the early 1900s the health industry had brought an economic boost to the community which was abetted by a concurrent recognition of Saranac Lake as a winter sport center. International [[Speed Skating\|speed skating]] races, hockey and curling events all enhanced by the famous [[Winter Carnival]] attracted hosts of visitors to our village. All of this activity required a related news coverage and the combined income from increased circulation together with a greater amount of advertising by flourishing merchants helped to erase those troublesome debts which had saddled the paper in its early struggles.

	The summer season, too, brought its share of prosperity to the area with the arrival of the wealthy owners of the great camps. With the famous came a demand for news of national interests. With such prominent and familiar names as Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Huntington, Harriman, Morgan, Whitney, and Durant in residence, there had to be some headline material waiting in the wings. Not many small communities could boast such a pre-eminent roster of summer home owners as Saranac Lake was privileged to enjoy. The resort news from our neighbors at [[Paul Smiths\|Paul Smiths]], [[~~Loon Lake\|~~Loon Lake]], [[Saranac Inn]], Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake was important enough to be solicited by the big city papers and the ''Enterprise'' was called upon to supply the information. Goldthwaite shortly became the recipient of a carte blanche issued by each of the resort managers to assure that their respective establishments would appear favorably in the press.		The summer season, too, brought its share of prosperity to the area with the arrival of the wealthy owners of the great camps. With the famous came a demand for news of national interests. With such prominent and familiar names as Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Huntington, Harriman, Morgan, Whitney, and Durant in residence, there had to be some headline material waiting in the wings. Not many small communities could boast such a pre-eminent roster of summer home owners as Saranac Lake was privileged to enjoy. The resort news from our neighbors at [[Paul Smiths\|Paul Smiths]], [[Loon Lake]], [[Saranac Inn]], Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake was important enough to be solicited by the big city papers and the ''Enterprise'' was called upon to supply the information. Goldthwaite shortly became the recipient of a carte blanche issued by each of the resort managers to assure that their respective establishments would appear favorably in the press.

	The popular publisher of the Enterprise truly enjoyed his position in the community and was, in turn, well liked by the residents. Only the attractive lure of advancement to the staff of a major publication could coax him away and this occurred when the New York Sun, a paper he had always admired, offered the opportunity. Perhaps World War I may have influenced his decision but in any event he sold the paper to [[John S. Ridenour\|John S. Ridenour]] in 1918.		The popular publisher of the Enterprise truly enjoyed his position in the community and was, in turn, well liked by the residents. Only the attractive lure of advancement to the staff of a major publication could coax him away and this occurred when the New York Sun, a paper he had always admired, offered the opportunity. Perhaps World War I may have influenced his decision but in any event he sold the paper to [[John S. Ridenour\|John S. Ridenour]] in 1918.

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	The late [[Jack Sheehe\|Jack Sheehe]] was classified advertising manager, and the late [[Raymond Book\|Raymond Book]] was display advertising manager. These were the two best men on their jobs during the 24 years of the newspaper under Ridenour management. They were lost to a down state newspaper during the depression that hit Saranac Lake several years after the 1929 stock market crash.		The late [[Jack Sheehe\|Jack Sheehe]] was classified advertising manager, and the late [[Raymond Book\|Raymond Book]] was display advertising manager. These were the two best men on their jobs during the 24 years of the newspaper under Ridenour management. They were lost to a down state newspaper during the depression that hit Saranac Lake several years after the 1929 stock market crash.

	The roads leading into Saranac Lake were of early, and narrow, macadam, with links of unsurfaced sand roads reinforced with gravel. A trip in an early Daily Enterprise circulation car, a small Austin, through [[Bloomingdale]], [[~~Vermontville\|~~Vermontville]], back through [[Gabriels]]. to [[Paul Smiths]] and [[Keese Mills\|Keeses Mills]], thence to [[Lake Clear]], [[Saranac Inn]] and catching a few houses on the [[Harrietstown Road\|Harrietstown road]] on the return trip, was quite a daily jaunt. The Austin was battered to pieces within two years, and Fords and Chevrolets followed.		The roads leading into Saranac Lake were of early, and narrow, macadam, with links of unsurfaced sand roads reinforced with gravel. A trip in an early Daily Enterprise circulation car, a small Austin, through [[Bloomingdale]], [[Vermontville]], back through [[Gabriels]]. to [[Paul Smiths]] and [[Keese Mills\|Keeses Mills]], thence to [[Lake Clear]], [[Saranac Inn]] and catching a few houses on the [[Harrietstown Road\|Harrietstown road]] on the return trip, was quite a daily jaunt. The Austin was battered to pieces within two years, and Fords and Chevrolets followed.

	In those days there was only a short experimental strip of concrete at Duane on the road to Malone. There was none on the road to Elizabethtown. The road to Watertown was a macadam corkscrew, and it took six hours of fast and rough driving to reach Utica, a drive that is done with ease today in three to three and a half hours. A drive to New York was an all-day job, with little concrete until the Albany area was reached. [[Cecil Proctor\|Cecil Proctor]] was mechanical superintendent during the first 10 years of the daily's life, and he was assisted by Frank Buhnick. [[Leo McKillip\|Leo McKillip]], now proprietor of the Commercial Press, was head of the typesetting machines. Later on, Leonard Ryan became mechanical superintendent. Frank Keller was a pressman and stereo typer.		In those days there was only a short experimental strip of concrete at Duane on the road to Malone. There was none on the road to Elizabethtown. The road to Watertown was a macadam corkscrew, and it took six hours of fast and rough driving to reach Utica, a drive that is done with ease today in three to three and a half hours. A drive to New York was an all-day job, with little concrete until the Albany area was reached. [[Cecil Proctor\|Cecil Proctor]] was mechanical superintendent during the first 10 years of the daily's life, and he was assisted by Frank Buhnick. [[Leo McKillip\|Leo McKillip]], now proprietor of the Commercial Press, was head of the typesetting machines. Later on, Leonard Ryan became mechanical superintendent. Frank Keller was a pressman and stereo typer.

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	[[File:Emptyprize.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The masthead and editorial of the yearly satirical edition of the<br>Adirondack Daily Enterprise, published February 9, 2007]]		[[File:Emptyprize.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The masthead and editorial of the yearly satirical edition of the<br>Adirondack Daily Enterprise, published February 9, 2007]]

	Publication of the Enterprise continued uninterrupted courtesy of the Malone Evening Telegram; and, the day after the fire, ground was broken by contractor Thomas P. McCormick on a two-story, rear extension to the [[Fowler Block\|Fowler Block]]. This extension, designed by [[~~William G. Distin, Sr.\|~~William G. Distin, Sr.]], was of brick and steel construction with a poured concrete foundation and built to withstand the weight and vibrations of hot-type, newspaper printing equipment.		Publication of the Enterprise continued uninterrupted courtesy of the Malone Evening Telegram; and, the day after the fire, ground was broken by contractor Thomas P. McCormick on a two-story, rear extension to the [[Fowler Block\|Fowler Block]]. This extension, designed by [[William G. Distin, Sr.]], was of brick and steel construction with a poured concrete foundation and built to withstand the weight and vibrations of hot-type, newspaper printing equipment.

	On Monday, November 25, 1926, the ''Adirondack Enterprise'' began operation as a true daily (six issues a week) from its new offices and plant at 76 Main Street. That address would be synonymous with the word "Enterprise" for the next 47 years. Ever since the paper moved to Broadway, the [[Fowler Block\|Fowler Block]] has been known as the Old Enterprise Building.		On Monday, November 25, 1926, the ''Adirondack Enterprise'' began operation as a true daily (six issues a week) from its new offices and plant at 76 Main Street. That address would be synonymous with the word "Enterprise" for the next 47 years. Ever since the paper moved to Broadway, the [[Fowler Block\|Fowler Block]] has been known as the Old Enterprise Building.

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	After finally returning to this country a trail of bouncing rubber checks brought him a cell in [[Wikipedia:Sing_Sing\|Sing Sing]].		After finally returning to this country a trail of bouncing rubber checks brought him a cell in [[Wikipedia:Sing_Sing\|Sing Sing]].

	So much for the founder of the "Pioneer," but before leaving, it is of interest to note that the very first issue gave front page coverage to a proposal for obtaining village water from nearby [[McKenzie Pond\|McKenzie Pond]]. Formerly those residents who did not have a well dipped their water from the Saranac River. When [[Daniel W. Riddle\|Daniel W. Riddle]] arrived from [[Saranac Inn]], he built his new home at the corner of [[South Street\|South Street]] and [[~~Franklin Avenue\|~~Franklin Avenue]] (present site of the [[Franklin Manor\|Carmelite Monastery]]) and he apparently didn't care to dip his water from the river. He devised a system whereby the water from [[Lake Flower]] was pumped to a storage tank atop [[Helen Street]] Hill where gravity could take over to supply a steady flow.		So much for the founder of the "Pioneer," but before leaving, it is of interest to note that the very first issue gave front page coverage to a proposal for obtaining village water from nearby [[McKenzie Pond\|McKenzie Pond]]. Formerly those residents who did not have a well dipped their water from the Saranac River. When [[Daniel W. Riddle\|Daniel W. Riddle]] arrived from [[Saranac Inn]], he built his new home at the corner of [[South Street\|South Street]] and [[Franklin Avenue]] (present site of the [[Franklin Manor\|Carmelite Monastery]]) and he apparently didn't care to dip his water from the river. He devised a system whereby the water from [[Lake Flower]] was pumped to a storage tank atop [[Helen Street]] Hill where gravity could take over to supply a steady flow.

	Local health officials soon condemned the quality of river water and the little newspaper endorsed the McKenzie Pond project which was finally adopted. [[William Demerse\|William Demerse]] was appointed to be the superintendent of the new water system. This proved to be the very first example of how an article in our local paper could spur the residents to take action on an effort that resulted in a highly beneficial community improvement.		Local health officials soon condemned the quality of river water and the little newspaper endorsed the McKenzie Pond project which was finally adopted. [[William Demerse\|William Demerse]] was appointed to be the superintendent of the new water system. This proved to be the very first example of how an article in our local paper could spur the residents to take action on an effort that resulted in a highly beneficial community improvement.

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	After finally returning to this country a trail of bouncing rubber checks brought him a cell in [[Wikipedia:Sing_Sing\|Sing Sing]].		After finally returning to this country a trail of bouncing rubber checks brought him a cell in [[Wikipedia:Sing_Sing\|Sing Sing]].

	So much for the founder of the "Pioneer," but before leaving, it is of interest to note that the very first issue gave front page coverage to a proposal for obtaining village water from nearby [[McKenzie Pond\|McKenzie Pond]]. Formerly those residents who did not have a well dipped their water from the Saranac River. When [[Daniel W. Riddle\|Daniel W. Riddle]] arrived from [[Saranac Inn]], he built his new home at the corner of [[South Street\|South Street]] and [[Franklin Avenue\|Franklin Avenue]] (present site of the [[Franklin Manor\|Carmelite Monastery]]) and he apparently didn't care to dip his water from the river. He devised a system whereby the water from [[Lake Flower]] was pumped to a storage tank atop [[~~Helen Street\|~~Helen Street]] Hill where gravity could take over to supply a steady flow.		So much for the founder of the "Pioneer," but before leaving, it is of interest to note that the very first issue gave front page coverage to a proposal for obtaining village water from nearby [[McKenzie Pond\|McKenzie Pond]]. Formerly those residents who did not have a well dipped their water from the Saranac River. When [[Daniel W. Riddle\|Daniel W. Riddle]] arrived from [[Saranac Inn]], he built his new home at the corner of [[South Street\|South Street]] and [[Franklin Avenue\|Franklin Avenue]] (present site of the [[Franklin Manor\|Carmelite Monastery]]) and he apparently didn't care to dip his water from the river. He devised a system whereby the water from [[Lake Flower]] was pumped to a storage tank atop [[Helen Street]] Hill where gravity could take over to supply a steady flow.

	Local health officials soon condemned the quality of river water and the little newspaper endorsed the McKenzie Pond project which was finally adopted. [[William Demerse\|William Demerse]] was appointed to be the superintendent of the new water system. This proved to be the very first example of how an article in our local paper could spur the residents to take action on an effort that resulted in a highly beneficial community improvement.		Local health officials soon condemned the quality of river water and the little newspaper endorsed the McKenzie Pond project which was finally adopted. [[William Demerse\|William Demerse]] was appointed to be the superintendent of the new water system. This proved to be the very first example of how an article in our local paper could spur the residents to take action on an effort that resulted in a highly beneficial community improvement.

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	Growing in harmony with the "Little City of the Adirondacks" the paper was soon appearing twice weekly. During the early 1900s the health industry had brought an economic boost to the community which was abetted by a concurrent recognition of Saranac Lake as a winter sport center. International [[Speed Skating\|speed skating]] races, hockey and curling events all enhanced by the famous [[Winter Carnival]] attracted hosts of visitors to our village. All of this activity required a related news coverage and the combined income from increased circulation together with a greater amount of advertising by flourishing merchants helped to erase those troublesome debts which had saddled the paper in its early struggles.		Growing in harmony with the "Little City of the Adirondacks" the paper was soon appearing twice weekly. During the early 1900s the health industry had brought an economic boost to the community which was abetted by a concurrent recognition of Saranac Lake as a winter sport center. International [[Speed Skating\|speed skating]] races, hockey and curling events all enhanced by the famous [[Winter Carnival]] attracted hosts of visitors to our village. All of this activity required a related news coverage and the combined income from increased circulation together with a greater amount of advertising by flourishing merchants helped to erase those troublesome debts which had saddled the paper in its early struggles.

	The summer season, too, brought its share of prosperity to the area with the arrival of the wealthy owners of the great camps. With the famous came a demand for news of national interests. With such prominent and familiar names as Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Huntington, Harriman, Morgan, Whitney, and Durant in residence, there had to be some headline material waiting in the wings. Not many small communities could boast such a pre-eminent roster of summer home owners as Saranac Lake was privileged to enjoy. The resort news from our neighbors at [[~~Paul Smiths\|~~Paul Smiths]], [[Loon Lake]], [[Saranac Inn]], Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake was important enough to be solicited by the big city papers and the ''Enterprise'' was called upon to supply the information. Goldthwaite shortly became the recipient of a carte blanche issued by each of the resort managers to assure that their respective establishments would appear favorably in the press.		The summer season, too, brought its share of prosperity to the area with the arrival of the wealthy owners of the great camps. With the famous came a demand for news of national interests. With such prominent and familiar names as Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Huntington, Harriman, Morgan, Whitney, and Durant in residence, there had to be some headline material waiting in the wings. Not many small communities could boast such a pre-eminent roster of summer home owners as Saranac Lake was privileged to enjoy. The resort news from our neighbors at [[Paul Smiths]], [[Loon Lake]], [[Saranac Inn]], Lake Placid, and Tupper Lake was important enough to be solicited by the big city papers and the ''Enterprise'' was called upon to supply the information. Goldthwaite shortly became the recipient of a carte blanche issued by each of the resort managers to assure that their respective establishments would appear favorably in the press.

	The popular publisher of the Enterprise truly enjoyed his position in the community and was, in turn, well liked by the residents. Only the attractive lure of advancement to the staff of a major publication could coax him away and this occurred when the New York Sun, a paper he had always admired, offered the opportunity. Perhaps World War I may have influenced his decision but in any event he sold the paper to [[John S. Ridenour\|John S. Ridenour]] in 1918.		The popular publisher of the Enterprise truly enjoyed his position in the community and was, in turn, well liked by the residents. Only the attractive lure of advancement to the staff of a major publication could coax him away and this occurred when the New York Sun, a paper he had always admired, offered the opportunity. Perhaps World War I may have influenced his decision but in any event he sold the paper to [[John S. Ridenour\|John S. Ridenour]] in 1918.
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	The late [[Jack Sheehe\|Jack Sheehe]] was classified advertising manager, and the late [[Raymond Book\|Raymond Book]] was display advertising manager. These were the two best men on their jobs during the 24 years of the newspaper under Ridenour management. They were lost to a down state newspaper during the depression that hit Saranac Lake several years after the 1929 stock market crash.		The late [[Jack Sheehe\|Jack Sheehe]] was classified advertising manager, and the late [[Raymond Book\|Raymond Book]] was display advertising manager. These were the two best men on their jobs during the 24 years of the newspaper under Ridenour management. They were lost to a down state newspaper during the depression that hit Saranac Lake several years after the 1929 stock market crash.

	The roads leading into Saranac Lake were of early, and narrow, macadam, with links of unsurfaced sand roads reinforced with gravel. A trip in an early Daily Enterprise circulation car, a small Austin, through [[Bloomingdale]], [[Vermontville\|Vermontville]], back through [[Gabriels]]. to [[~~Paul Smiths\|~~Paul Smiths]] and [[Keese Mills\|Keeses Mills]], thence to [[Lake Clear]], [[Saranac Inn]] and catching a few houses on the [[Harrietstown Road\|Harrietstown road]] on the return trip, was quite a daily jaunt. The Austin was battered to pieces within two years, and Fords and Chevrolets followed.		The roads leading into Saranac Lake were of early, and narrow, macadam, with links of unsurfaced sand roads reinforced with gravel. A trip in an early Daily Enterprise circulation car, a small Austin, through [[Bloomingdale]], [[Vermontville\|Vermontville]], back through [[Gabriels]]. to [[Paul Smiths]] and [[Keese Mills\|Keeses Mills]], thence to [[Lake Clear]], [[Saranac Inn]] and catching a few houses on the [[Harrietstown Road\|Harrietstown road]] on the return trip, was quite a daily jaunt. The Austin was battered to pieces within two years, and Fords and Chevrolets followed.

	In those days there was only a short experimental strip of concrete at Duane on the road to Malone. There was none on the road to Elizabethtown. The road to Watertown was a macadam corkscrew, and it took six hours of fast and rough driving to reach Utica, a drive that is done with ease today in three to three and a half hours. A drive to New York was an all-day job, with little concrete until the Albany area was reached. [[Cecil Proctor\|Cecil Proctor]] was mechanical superintendent during the first 10 years of the daily's life, and he was assisted by Frank Buhnick. [[Leo McKillip\|Leo McKillip]], now proprietor of the Commercial Press, was head of the typesetting machines. Later on, Leonard Ryan became mechanical superintendent. Frank Keller was a pressman and stereo typer.		In those days there was only a short experimental strip of concrete at Duane on the road to Malone. There was none on the road to Elizabethtown. The road to Watertown was a macadam corkscrew, and it took six hours of fast and rough driving to reach Utica, a drive that is done with ease today in three to three and a half hours. A drive to New York was an all-day job, with little concrete until the Albany area was reached. [[Cecil Proctor\|Cecil Proctor]] was mechanical superintendent during the first 10 years of the daily's life, and he was assisted by Frank Buhnick. [[Leo McKillip\|Leo McKillip]], now proprietor of the Commercial Press, was head of the typesetting machines. Later on, Leonard Ryan became mechanical superintendent. Frank Keller was a pressman and stereo typer.