Woodhaven and Ozone Park News

New York, 1895

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Willin* have returned to Ozone Park after an absence of two months.

William Shaw and Wells Lott drove their 2.15 trotters down the road on Sunday. They passed a good many fast horses.

John Brunner, after a number of years in the baking business in Ozone Park, has retired. Dull times and bad debts discouraged him.

The friends of Al. Costigan, who has been seriously sick with pneumonia, will be pleased to hear that he is on the road to recovery. He will be confined to the house for some time yet, however.

Woodhaven people woke up Wednesday morning to find themselves frozen up. The fire hydrants, with but few exceptions, were frozen, and in case of fire could not have been used. Nearly every house in the place had frozen water pipes.

The residence of Richard M. Farrington, at Simpson Park, was the scene of a brilliant reception a few evenings ago, given by his daughters in honor of his birthday. The ladies and gentlemen present displayed great taste in their attire. The evening was spent in dancing, singing and games. A collation was served. Miss Farrington will give a donkey party to the younger set on March 24.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 8, 1895, p. 12.

*Not for sure on the last name.