New York, 1895
The base ball club is to be re-organized.
Miss Emma Guenther is visiting friends in Paterson, N. J.
The board of education have a balance in hand of $1,000 after paying all debts.
Mr. Baldwin and family, of Brooklyn have rented Mrs. Stewart's cottage on the Springfield road.
Mrs. Henry Hendrickson has returned home from Brooklyn where she has been under treatment, greatly improved in health.
A. Leonhardt, formerly of Roslyn, has purchased the coal and wood yard and feed store of C. H. Smith, at Springfield, and respectfully invites the public to an inspection of his stock and prices. His prices are low and his stock A 1.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Jamaica Personals
New York, 1895
W. Salvin Taylor and family of Grand street will move to Jersey City on May 1st.
Elsworth J. Johnson has resigned as superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School.
William F. Wyckoff has rented the rooms now occupied by the Chub Club in the new bank building for law offices.
Rev. George E. Tilly was ordained a deacon last Saturday by the Methodist Conference at Stamford, Conn.
William Dykes, who has been confined to his home on Union avenue for two weeks with the grip, is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Colonel Degrauw, who have been spending the winter at Rockledge, Fla., arrived home last evening.
The Rev. Dr. Poulson returned from conference on Wednesday and will move next week to Williamsbridge, having been appointed to the pastorate of the Methodist church at that place.
Eugene F., son of Alfred H. Beers completed his course at the New York Dental College on Thursday and was one of the graduating class at Chickering Hall, New York, last evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
W. Salvin Taylor and family of Grand street will move to Jersey City on May 1st.
Elsworth J. Johnson has resigned as superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School.
William F. Wyckoff has rented the rooms now occupied by the Chub Club in the new bank building for law offices.
Rev. George E. Tilly was ordained a deacon last Saturday by the Methodist Conference at Stamford, Conn.
William Dykes, who has been confined to his home on Union avenue for two weeks with the grip, is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Colonel Degrauw, who have been spending the winter at Rockledge, Fla., arrived home last evening.
The Rev. Dr. Poulson returned from conference on Wednesday and will move next week to Williamsbridge, having been appointed to the pastorate of the Methodist church at that place.
Eugene F., son of Alfred H. Beers completed his course at the New York Dental College on Thursday and was one of the graduating class at Chickering Hall, New York, last evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Notes from Aqueduct
New York, 1895
The property near the Methodist Protestant church on Centreville avenue has been purchased by Benjamin Jones.
Easter services will be held in the Methodist Protestant church on Sunday evening. There will be tableaux, recitations, and vocal and instrumental music. The pastor, the Rev. Mr. Blandy, will be assisted by the Rev. John Austin, known as the "boy preacher."
Sunday last the services in the Methodist Protestant church were unusually interesting. The preliminary song service was a delight. Miss Jennie Coe presided at the organ, and Eugene Manty lent an added charm to the instrumental music with his cornet. Newton Bergen led the evening meeting with prayer, and an excellent sermon was preached by Mrs. W. E. Blandy, wife of the pastor.
The Oriental concert in the M. P. Church on Wednesday evening was a great success. The costumes were bright and pleasing. Among those who participated in the performance were Mrs. W. Smith, Mrs. D. Brink, Mrs. Blandy, Mrs. Ash, Mrs. S. Fountain, Mrs. C. Remson; the Misses Essie Hendrickson, Henrietta Fountain, Minnie Fowler, Bessie Smith, Maudie Ash, Lily Tenights, Maggie Francis, L. Segur, Annie Smith, Mabel Fowler, Miss Jeannette Boerum; Messrs. W. Smith, W. Powell, C. E. Hendrickson, George Smith, Sanford Smith, Wyckoff Boerum, Jr., Daniel Francis, William Segur, C. R. Manty, Jr., A. H. Francis; Masters William Wolf, Louis Francis, A. Fountain, F. Skillmore. The ushers were Messrs. Moses H. Fowler, Daniel Brink and Walter Davis. The scenery was the production of George Smith. The entertainment ought to be repeated.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
The property near the Methodist Protestant church on Centreville avenue has been purchased by Benjamin Jones.
Easter services will be held in the Methodist Protestant church on Sunday evening. There will be tableaux, recitations, and vocal and instrumental music. The pastor, the Rev. Mr. Blandy, will be assisted by the Rev. John Austin, known as the "boy preacher."
Sunday last the services in the Methodist Protestant church were unusually interesting. The preliminary song service was a delight. Miss Jennie Coe presided at the organ, and Eugene Manty lent an added charm to the instrumental music with his cornet. Newton Bergen led the evening meeting with prayer, and an excellent sermon was preached by Mrs. W. E. Blandy, wife of the pastor.
The Oriental concert in the M. P. Church on Wednesday evening was a great success. The costumes were bright and pleasing. Among those who participated in the performance were Mrs. W. Smith, Mrs. D. Brink, Mrs. Blandy, Mrs. Ash, Mrs. S. Fountain, Mrs. C. Remson; the Misses Essie Hendrickson, Henrietta Fountain, Minnie Fowler, Bessie Smith, Maudie Ash, Lily Tenights, Maggie Francis, L. Segur, Annie Smith, Mabel Fowler, Miss Jeannette Boerum; Messrs. W. Smith, W. Powell, C. E. Hendrickson, George Smith, Sanford Smith, Wyckoff Boerum, Jr., Daniel Francis, William Segur, C. R. Manty, Jr., A. H. Francis; Masters William Wolf, Louis Francis, A. Fountain, F. Skillmore. The ushers were Messrs. Moses H. Fowler, Daniel Brink and Walter Davis. The scenery was the production of George Smith. The entertainment ought to be repeated.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Queens
New York, 1895
Mrs. Charles Schnurr will shortly take up her residence with her son at Hyde Park.
Peter Spotz has moved his barn to a lot on Wortland avenue and will convert it into a tenement house.
Fred H. Vandeveer has been appointed collector for the Queens branch of the American Legion of Honor.
Tuesday night some person or persons cut away most of the box wood in the yard of Mrs. Lloyd on the Jericho road.
John Mitchell, an old and highly respected resident of Queens, is confined to his home on the Jericho road by paralysis of the left side.
Mrs. John Betz and family and P. M. Knight and family of New York will remove to their country residences on the Jericho road the latter part of April.
Mrs. Mary C. Norris, aged 92 years, died on Tuesday at the residence of E. V. Hallock, where she had resided for a number of years. Up to a short time ago, when she received a fall that dislocated her hip, she enjoyed good health. Her funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Demarest officiating.
There will be special music in the Reformed church Sunday morning and evening under the direction of Professor Wiske. The following is the program:
Organ Voluntary.
Anthem — "God Hath Appointed a Day," Tones
Response — "Kyrie," in F, Buck
Anthem — "Christ is Risen To-day," Barrett
Solo — "As Sleep Takes Flight," Shelley
Anthem — "The Angel of the Lord," Goate
Organ Postlude.
EVENING SERVICE.
Anthem — "Christ is Risen from the Dead"
Anthem — "The Resurrection," Shelley
Anthem — "Christ is Risen," Wiske
Organ Postlude.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Charles Schnurr will shortly take up her residence with her son at Hyde Park.
Peter Spotz has moved his barn to a lot on Wortland avenue and will convert it into a tenement house.
Fred H. Vandeveer has been appointed collector for the Queens branch of the American Legion of Honor.
Tuesday night some person or persons cut away most of the box wood in the yard of Mrs. Lloyd on the Jericho road.
John Mitchell, an old and highly respected resident of Queens, is confined to his home on the Jericho road by paralysis of the left side.
Mrs. John Betz and family and P. M. Knight and family of New York will remove to their country residences on the Jericho road the latter part of April.
Mrs. Mary C. Norris, aged 92 years, died on Tuesday at the residence of E. V. Hallock, where she had resided for a number of years. Up to a short time ago, when she received a fall that dislocated her hip, she enjoyed good health. Her funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Demarest officiating.
There will be special music in the Reformed church Sunday morning and evening under the direction of Professor Wiske. The following is the program:
Organ Voluntary.
Anthem — "God Hath Appointed a Day," Tones
Response — "Kyrie," in F, Buck
Anthem — "Christ is Risen To-day," Barrett
Solo — "As Sleep Takes Flight," Shelley
Anthem — "The Angel of the Lord," Goate
Organ Postlude.
EVENING SERVICE.
Anthem — "Christ is Risen from the Dead"
Anthem — "The Resurrection," Shelley
Anthem — "Christ is Risen," Wiske
Organ Postlude.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
News of Hollis
New York, 1895
Mrs. U. S. Lapham has returned home from an extended visit to the west.
Mr. Walters has hired the Knight cottage, and is soon to take possession.
Communion services were held in both the Methodist and Episcopal churches on Sunday morning.
Hollis has at last become tired of darkness, and is to be lighted with gasoline, beginning Monday evening next.
The King's Daughters of the Methodist church will hold an old folks concert Tuesday evening, April 23, in the church.
Wednesday evening a fire was discovered at Holliswood by some boys. The alarm was given and Columbia hose and Hollis hook and ladder company quickly responded. The fire was found to be in the woods near an unoccupied house, and one in which Mr. Fink resides. By the prompt action of the fire laddies the flames were extinguished before any serious damage was done.
Services on Good Friday in St. Gabriel's church. In the morning, prayer, litany and address at 10.30; evening prayer, 7.30.
The services in the Methodist church will be as follows Easter Sunday: Preaching, 10.30 A. M., 7.30 P. M., by the pastor, Rev. T. F. Clark; Sunday school at 2.30, and Epworth league prayer meeting at 6.45. Special Easter music will be provided by the choir under the leadership of Mrs. E. J. Johnson.
The services at St. Gabriel's church Sunday will be as follows: Celebration of the holy communion at 7.30 A. M.; morning prayer, litany and sermon, 10.30 A. M.; evening prayer, with special services for the children, 7.30. At all of the services there will be special Easter music.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. U. S. Lapham has returned home from an extended visit to the west.
Mr. Walters has hired the Knight cottage, and is soon to take possession.
Communion services were held in both the Methodist and Episcopal churches on Sunday morning.
Hollis has at last become tired of darkness, and is to be lighted with gasoline, beginning Monday evening next.
The King's Daughters of the Methodist church will hold an old folks concert Tuesday evening, April 23, in the church.
Wednesday evening a fire was discovered at Holliswood by some boys. The alarm was given and Columbia hose and Hollis hook and ladder company quickly responded. The fire was found to be in the woods near an unoccupied house, and one in which Mr. Fink resides. By the prompt action of the fire laddies the flames were extinguished before any serious damage was done.
Services on Good Friday in St. Gabriel's church. In the morning, prayer, litany and address at 10.30; evening prayer, 7.30.
The services in the Methodist church will be as follows Easter Sunday: Preaching, 10.30 A. M., 7.30 P. M., by the pastor, Rev. T. F. Clark; Sunday school at 2.30, and Epworth league prayer meeting at 6.45. Special Easter music will be provided by the choir under the leadership of Mrs. E. J. Johnson.
The services at St. Gabriel's church Sunday will be as follows: Celebration of the holy communion at 7.30 A. M.; morning prayer, litany and sermon, 10.30 A. M.; evening prayer, with special services for the children, 7.30. At all of the services there will be special Easter music.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News
New York, 1895
Mrs. Ellen Gillespie, aged 68 years, died at the home of her son, Earl A. Gillespie, on Friday. Funeral services were held on Sunday.
The Long Island railroad has erected about 500 feet of wire fence, with a gate in the center, at Woodhaven. The opinion is that the crossing is more dangerous now than ever. A man is employed to open and shut the gate at the approach of each train.
Harry Brose, a young son of Peter Brose, of Woodhaven, was badly bitten by a dog on Thursday. The animal, it is alleged, was thrown at the little fellow by George Ziegler. The boy's arm was lacerated. Justice Lott ordered the dog to be shot, and held Ziegler for examination on charges preferred by Mr. Brose.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugo C. Schneider celebrated their tin wedding on Saturday night. A large circle of friends gathered and made the evening pleasant with dancing and games. A large number of useful presents were displayed. Refreshments were served at midnight, to which every one did full justice.
The Woodhaven Congregational church is holding services every night, and will continue one week. The subject is "Closing Scenes in the Life of Jesus." Much interest is being taken. The study for to-night is "Death and Burial of Jesus;" Easter morning, at 10.30, "The Resurrection of Jesus."
The strike among the tin workers in the Lalance & Grosjean agate works is about over. Tuesday the strikers gleaned some hope of success through a few of the men in other departments joining them, but they did not hold out long and soon returned to work. Of the 150 men and girls who were out last Thursday many applied for reinstatement and were given their places.
Oakly avenue, which has been declared a highway by a commission appointed for that purpose, and damages awarded to the abutting property owners, was opened up a week ago, and it was found that it butted into the Napier estate fence, which the highway commissioners removed. The Napiers had the fence put up again and gave it a heavy coating of tar. There will be some lively times over the fence before the way is opened to the depot.
The funeral of John Taylor took place from his late residence on Friday, Mr. Taylor was janitor of school No. 1, Woodhaven, for three years. He was a prominent member of the sixth district Democratic association and took an active part in politics. He was also an active fireman in Americus H. & L. Co., where he served during seven years. The company attended his funeral in a body, eight of the members acting as pall bearers in full uniform and accompanying the body to St. John's cemetery. The truck house was draped in mourning. Professor Smith and P. H. Cassidy marched with the firemen as representatives of the school trustees. Delegations of firemen from Woodhaven hose, Deraismes and Jones H. & L. Co., were also present. The Americus company has an immediate relief association connected with it, which pays $50 at the death of a member. This makes the fourth death in this company during the past five years.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Ellen Gillespie, aged 68 years, died at the home of her son, Earl A. Gillespie, on Friday. Funeral services were held on Sunday.
The Long Island railroad has erected about 500 feet of wire fence, with a gate in the center, at Woodhaven. The opinion is that the crossing is more dangerous now than ever. A man is employed to open and shut the gate at the approach of each train.
Harry Brose, a young son of Peter Brose, of Woodhaven, was badly bitten by a dog on Thursday. The animal, it is alleged, was thrown at the little fellow by George Ziegler. The boy's arm was lacerated. Justice Lott ordered the dog to be shot, and held Ziegler for examination on charges preferred by Mr. Brose.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugo C. Schneider celebrated their tin wedding on Saturday night. A large circle of friends gathered and made the evening pleasant with dancing and games. A large number of useful presents were displayed. Refreshments were served at midnight, to which every one did full justice.
The Woodhaven Congregational church is holding services every night, and will continue one week. The subject is "Closing Scenes in the Life of Jesus." Much interest is being taken. The study for to-night is "Death and Burial of Jesus;" Easter morning, at 10.30, "The Resurrection of Jesus."
The strike among the tin workers in the Lalance & Grosjean agate works is about over. Tuesday the strikers gleaned some hope of success through a few of the men in other departments joining them, but they did not hold out long and soon returned to work. Of the 150 men and girls who were out last Thursday many applied for reinstatement and were given their places.
Oakly avenue, which has been declared a highway by a commission appointed for that purpose, and damages awarded to the abutting property owners, was opened up a week ago, and it was found that it butted into the Napier estate fence, which the highway commissioners removed. The Napiers had the fence put up again and gave it a heavy coating of tar. There will be some lively times over the fence before the way is opened to the depot.
The funeral of John Taylor took place from his late residence on Friday, Mr. Taylor was janitor of school No. 1, Woodhaven, for three years. He was a prominent member of the sixth district Democratic association and took an active part in politics. He was also an active fireman in Americus H. & L. Co., where he served during seven years. The company attended his funeral in a body, eight of the members acting as pall bearers in full uniform and accompanying the body to St. John's cemetery. The truck house was draped in mourning. Professor Smith and P. H. Cassidy marched with the firemen as representatives of the school trustees. Delegations of firemen from Woodhaven hose, Deraismes and Jones H. & L. Co., were also present. The Americus company has an immediate relief association connected with it, which pays $50 at the death of a member. This makes the fourth death in this company during the past five years.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Richmond Hill
New York, 1895
Miss Fanny Matson is visiting friends in New York.
Dr. William Townsend, of Rutland, Vt., is the guest of O. W. Graves.
Mr. and Mrs. Kent, of Martha's Vineyard, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Post.
The Rev. Robert Kimber, of Seymour, Conn., is the happy father of twins, daughters.
Haugaard Brothers have taken a contract to build a house at Flatbush for F. P. Gordon, to cost $5,000.
H. D. B. McNeil, of Brooklyn, will succeed Charles W. Fash as organist of the Church of the Resurrection after Easter.
Joel Fowler Brother have sold to Henry Van Voight a lot on the Brooklyn and Jamaica Plank road, near Jefferson avenue, for $550.
At the Easter service on Sunday in the Church of the Resurrection, the newly organized boy choir will take part in the service for the first time.
John T. Haugaard has commenced the erection of a two story building, 40x60, for mill purposes, on the corner of Grand street and Fulton avenue.
Mr. Kuhn, of Brooklyn, has contracted with Henry Luderman to erect a building for a dwelling and bakery on the Fowler property, corner of Atlantic and Stoothoff avenues.
The Jamaica water supply company have been ordered by the town board to lay a main and erect four hydrants on portions of Elm, Chestnut, Maple and Central streets.
Major Bowen, who is superintendent of the slum work in the Salvation Army in this country, will deliver an address at the Union Congregational church on Sunday afternoon at 4 P. M. This address will be well worth hearing. All are welcome.
A special service for firemen was held in the Church of the Resurrection on Sunday evening, and delegations were present from the Morris Park, Clarenceville and Richmond Hill companies. The Rev. Joshua Kimber preached the sermon. The Rev. Dr. Matson assisted at the services.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Miss Fanny Matson is visiting friends in New York.
Dr. William Townsend, of Rutland, Vt., is the guest of O. W. Graves.
Mr. and Mrs. Kent, of Martha's Vineyard, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Post.
The Rev. Robert Kimber, of Seymour, Conn., is the happy father of twins, daughters.
Haugaard Brothers have taken a contract to build a house at Flatbush for F. P. Gordon, to cost $5,000.
H. D. B. McNeil, of Brooklyn, will succeed Charles W. Fash as organist of the Church of the Resurrection after Easter.
Joel Fowler Brother have sold to Henry Van Voight a lot on the Brooklyn and Jamaica Plank road, near Jefferson avenue, for $550.
At the Easter service on Sunday in the Church of the Resurrection, the newly organized boy choir will take part in the service for the first time.
John T. Haugaard has commenced the erection of a two story building, 40x60, for mill purposes, on the corner of Grand street and Fulton avenue.
Mr. Kuhn, of Brooklyn, has contracted with Henry Luderman to erect a building for a dwelling and bakery on the Fowler property, corner of Atlantic and Stoothoff avenues.
The Jamaica water supply company have been ordered by the town board to lay a main and erect four hydrants on portions of Elm, Chestnut, Maple and Central streets.
Major Bowen, who is superintendent of the slum work in the Salvation Army in this country, will deliver an address at the Union Congregational church on Sunday afternoon at 4 P. M. This address will be well worth hearing. All are welcome.
A special service for firemen was held in the Church of the Resurrection on Sunday evening, and delegations were present from the Morris Park, Clarenceville and Richmond Hill companies. The Rev. Joshua Kimber preached the sermon. The Rev. Dr. Matson assisted at the services.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Jamaica Personals
New York, 1895
Mrs. Charles Welling and Miss Annie Hutchinson moved to Brooklyn on Tuesday.
William C. Hendrickson, of Flushing avenue, celebrated his 73rd birthday on Friday.
The Rev. Charles S. Daniels, of the Baptist church, has rented the Bennett property on Union avenue.
Miss Nettle Amberman, of Union Hall street, has gone to a New York hospital to have a tumor removed from her neck.
Jamaica Brevities
Confirmation exercises will be held on Sunday in St. Paul's German Evangelical church.
Communion services will be held in the Presbyterian church Sunday morning.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Charles Welling and Miss Annie Hutchinson moved to Brooklyn on Tuesday.
William C. Hendrickson, of Flushing avenue, celebrated his 73rd birthday on Friday.
The Rev. Charles S. Daniels, of the Baptist church, has rented the Bennett property on Union avenue.
Miss Nettle Amberman, of Union Hall street, has gone to a New York hospital to have a tumor removed from her neck.
Jamaica Brevities
Confirmation exercises will be held on Sunday in St. Paul's German Evangelical church.
Communion services will be held in the Presbyterian church Sunday morning.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
News of Hollis
New York, 1895
Thomas Quinlisk has hired a farm in Garden City.
A. Mason has gone on a four weeks' trip to the west.
A son arrived at the residence of Mrs. W. G. Groves on April 1. No "April fool" about this.
The town board held a meeting Thursday evening for the purpose of hearing parties for and against lighting the Hollis district. There was no opposition.
A special meeting will be held in school district No. 11, on April 10th, for the purpose of appropriating money for a new school building and purchasing a site.
The King's daughters of the Methodist church will hold a bread and cake sale at the residence of Mrs. C. F. Hill on Saturday afternoon.
J. A. Weiderman, who has faithfully served the Long Island railroad company as flagman for the last five years at Hollis avenue crossing, has been transferred to South street, Jamaica, to fill a similar position.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Thomas Quinlisk has hired a farm in Garden City.
A. Mason has gone on a four weeks' trip to the west.
A son arrived at the residence of Mrs. W. G. Groves on April 1. No "April fool" about this.
The town board held a meeting Thursday evening for the purpose of hearing parties for and against lighting the Hollis district. There was no opposition.
A special meeting will be held in school district No. 11, on April 10th, for the purpose of appropriating money for a new school building and purchasing a site.
The King's daughters of the Methodist church will hold a bread and cake sale at the residence of Mrs. C. F. Hill on Saturday afternoon.
J. A. Weiderman, who has faithfully served the Long Island railroad company as flagman for the last five years at Hollis avenue crossing, has been transferred to South street, Jamaica, to fill a similar position.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Notes from Aqueduct
New York, 1895
Plowing and harrowing seems the order of the day.
George Smith, of Centreville avenue, has been favored with an increase in his family. It is a boy.
The Rev. Mrs. W. E. Blandy will deliver one of her interesting and popular lectures on Sunday evening at the M. P. Church.
Great preparations are being made for the Oriental concert to be held in the M. P. Church on April 10. The rehearsals are a great success.
The boy preacher, assisted by the Rev. George A. Pettit, of London, rendered very valuable services at Centreville avenue M. P. Church on Sunday evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Plowing and harrowing seems the order of the day.
George Smith, of Centreville avenue, has been favored with an increase in his family. It is a boy.
The Rev. Mrs. W. E. Blandy will deliver one of her interesting and popular lectures on Sunday evening at the M. P. Church.
Great preparations are being made for the Oriental concert to be held in the M. P. Church on April 10. The rehearsals are a great success.
The boy preacher, assisted by the Rev. George A. Pettit, of London, rendered very valuable services at Centreville avenue M. P. Church on Sunday evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Queens
New York, 1895
Colonel Alfred M. Wood is confined to his home by an attack of the grip.
Eugene Willis has been appointed railroad station agent at Hyde Park.
The buildings and the railroad station have been painted and the platforms repaired.
During the gale Thursday night the horse sheds at the rear of old St. Joseph's church were blown down and demolished.
The new St. Joseph's church, which it was expected would be ready for dedication on Sunday, will not be in readiness before the 24th of the month.
The suit of Mary E. Etsch against Leonard Doughty for damages was tried before Justice McKnight at Bayside on Friday. Doughty was sued for driving into and breaking the carriage of Mrs. Etsch. It was shown on the trial that the accident was due to the carelessness of Mrs. Etsch's driver, so the case was dismissed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Colonel Alfred M. Wood is confined to his home by an attack of the grip.
Eugene Willis has been appointed railroad station agent at Hyde Park.
The buildings and the railroad station have been painted and the platforms repaired.
During the gale Thursday night the horse sheds at the rear of old St. Joseph's church were blown down and demolished.
The new St. Joseph's church, which it was expected would be ready for dedication on Sunday, will not be in readiness before the 24th of the month.
The suit of Mary E. Etsch against Leonard Doughty for damages was tried before Justice McKnight at Bayside on Friday. Doughty was sued for driving into and breaking the carriage of Mrs. Etsch. It was shown on the trial that the accident was due to the carelessness of Mrs. Etsch's driver, so the case was dismissed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News
New York, 1895
Janitor Taylor, of No. 1 school building, has been confined to his house for the past week with grip.
John Lemhan of Brooklyn Hills has returned from a six weeks' visit at Southfield, Mass., much improved in health.
Albert J. Murphy, of South Woodhaven, has been awarded the contract by the city of Brooklyn to remove coal tar from the pumping stations.
At a meeting of the board of education on Thursday evening, $2,000 were ordered raised by note to pay teachers salaries for March. The collector reported that he has collected about $21,000 of the $32,000 levied.
Emanuel Miller has leased from Joseph Marusak the premises heretofore occupied by the latter as a hotel at the Ozone Park depot. The term is five years from May 1. Mr. Marusak and family will return to Europe.
Mrs. Margaret A. Bonner, of Ozone Park, was successful on Thursday in the Kings County Surrogate's Court in her contest of the last will and testament of Mary Waechtler. Mrs. Waechtler was her mother, and cut her off in a share of the estate, leaving all her property to a half brother and a step-brother. Mrs. Bonner will now receive one-third of the estate. She was represented by Counselor Merrill.
The annual report of the Congregational church has been submitted for the year 1894. The church has a membership of 211, 138 females and 73 males. Eight persons became members and 8 were dismissed. There were 10 baptisms. The Sunday school has a membership of 292, the average attendance being 223. The benevolent contributions amounted to $602.84; home expenditures, $3,000; value of church land, $15,000; invested fund, $470; amount of indebtedness, $1,500; salary of pastor, $1,200.
The donkey party given by Miss Farrington, of Jamaica avenue, was a social triumph. The first prizes were awarded to H. Meeker and Miss Ada Kelley, and the booby prizes to Mr. Farrington and Miss Kelley. A collation was served and was followed by dancing and games. Among those present were F. Weman, of Brooklyn; John Kelley, Miss Tooth, H. Meeker, Miss Minnie Farrington, Mr. and Mrs. R. Jefferson, Mr. and Mrs. R. Ray, Allen Bernard, of New Rochelle; Miss Ada Kelley, Prof. A. T. Covert, Miss Watts, George Webster, Miss Annie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Tooth, Miss Mary Bedell, Stephen Lott, Mr. and Mrs. Farrington, and many others.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Janitor Taylor, of No. 1 school building, has been confined to his house for the past week with grip.
John Lemhan of Brooklyn Hills has returned from a six weeks' visit at Southfield, Mass., much improved in health.
Albert J. Murphy, of South Woodhaven, has been awarded the contract by the city of Brooklyn to remove coal tar from the pumping stations.
At a meeting of the board of education on Thursday evening, $2,000 were ordered raised by note to pay teachers salaries for March. The collector reported that he has collected about $21,000 of the $32,000 levied.
Emanuel Miller has leased from Joseph Marusak the premises heretofore occupied by the latter as a hotel at the Ozone Park depot. The term is five years from May 1. Mr. Marusak and family will return to Europe.
Mrs. Margaret A. Bonner, of Ozone Park, was successful on Thursday in the Kings County Surrogate's Court in her contest of the last will and testament of Mary Waechtler. Mrs. Waechtler was her mother, and cut her off in a share of the estate, leaving all her property to a half brother and a step-brother. Mrs. Bonner will now receive one-third of the estate. She was represented by Counselor Merrill.
The annual report of the Congregational church has been submitted for the year 1894. The church has a membership of 211, 138 females and 73 males. Eight persons became members and 8 were dismissed. There were 10 baptisms. The Sunday school has a membership of 292, the average attendance being 223. The benevolent contributions amounted to $602.84; home expenditures, $3,000; value of church land, $15,000; invested fund, $470; amount of indebtedness, $1,500; salary of pastor, $1,200.
The donkey party given by Miss Farrington, of Jamaica avenue, was a social triumph. The first prizes were awarded to H. Meeker and Miss Ada Kelley, and the booby prizes to Mr. Farrington and Miss Kelley. A collation was served and was followed by dancing and games. Among those present were F. Weman, of Brooklyn; John Kelley, Miss Tooth, H. Meeker, Miss Minnie Farrington, Mr. and Mrs. R. Jefferson, Mr. and Mrs. R. Ray, Allen Bernard, of New Rochelle; Miss Ada Kelley, Prof. A. T. Covert, Miss Watts, George Webster, Miss Annie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Tooth, Miss Mary Bedell, Stephen Lott, Mr. and Mrs. Farrington, and many others.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Richmond Hill
New York, 1895
Mr. and Mrs. Robb, of Cleveland, O., have rented a cottage on Lefferts' avenue.
Justice Lester is still confined to his bed by rheumatism. He was not able to be out on election day.
The offerings at the Church of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday will be devoted to the support of the parish.
Magnus E. Dahlander has been elected a director of the recently incorporated Swedish Emigrant society of New York.
Extensive preparations are being made for the amateur theatrical entertainment for the benefit of the Church of the Resurrection.
The two new flats in course of erection for Leonard Rouff, on the corner of the Brooklyn and Jamaica road and Beech street, are to be ready for occupancy by May 1.
Among The many persons who will move from Richmond Hill this spring are Dr. William Fitch and family, Stephen A. Powell and family, E. H. Worrell and family, and J. V. Revolte and family.
Miss Mary Sloan, daughter of the Rev. Arthur Sloan, formerly rector of the Church of the Resurrection, and William Satterlee, of New York, will be married at the residence of the bride's parents at Sailor's Snug Harbor, Staten Island, on April 17.
Joel Fowler has resigned the chairmanship of the Democratic committee of the town of Jamaica. His resignation will be acted upon at the next meeting of the committee. On Tuesday Mr. Fowler was one of the poll workers in his district and had his wagon running all day in the interest of B. Frank Wood, the Republican candidate for Justice of the Peace, and Charles W. Waldron, the Republican candidate for Excise Commissioner.
The Congregational church reports for 1894 a membership of 106. There have been 15 additions. There were no removals by death or discipline, but 9 persons were dismissed to other churches. There were 3 baptisms. The Sunday School has a membership of 198, and the average attendance has been 140. The contributions to benevolence have been $132; home expenditures, $1,590; value of church and land, $4,500; value of parsonage, $3,500; indebtedness, $1,400.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Mr. and Mrs. Robb, of Cleveland, O., have rented a cottage on Lefferts' avenue.
Justice Lester is still confined to his bed by rheumatism. He was not able to be out on election day.
The offerings at the Church of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday will be devoted to the support of the parish.
Magnus E. Dahlander has been elected a director of the recently incorporated Swedish Emigrant society of New York.
Extensive preparations are being made for the amateur theatrical entertainment for the benefit of the Church of the Resurrection.
The two new flats in course of erection for Leonard Rouff, on the corner of the Brooklyn and Jamaica road and Beech street, are to be ready for occupancy by May 1.
Among The many persons who will move from Richmond Hill this spring are Dr. William Fitch and family, Stephen A. Powell and family, E. H. Worrell and family, and J. V. Revolte and family.
Miss Mary Sloan, daughter of the Rev. Arthur Sloan, formerly rector of the Church of the Resurrection, and William Satterlee, of New York, will be married at the residence of the bride's parents at Sailor's Snug Harbor, Staten Island, on April 17.
Joel Fowler has resigned the chairmanship of the Democratic committee of the town of Jamaica. His resignation will be acted upon at the next meeting of the committee. On Tuesday Mr. Fowler was one of the poll workers in his district and had his wagon running all day in the interest of B. Frank Wood, the Republican candidate for Justice of the Peace, and Charles W. Waldron, the Republican candidate for Excise Commissioner.
The Congregational church reports for 1894 a membership of 106. There have been 15 additions. There were no removals by death or discipline, but 9 persons were dismissed to other churches. There were 3 baptisms. The Sunday School has a membership of 198, and the average attendance has been 140. The contributions to benevolence have been $132; home expenditures, $1,590; value of church and land, $4,500; value of parsonage, $3,500; indebtedness, $1,400.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Jamaica Brevities
New York, 1895
A fire alarm bell weighing 800 pounds has been hung in the tower of Resolute hose company's house on Talford Lawn.
The members of the Jamaica club held a musical at their club rooms Saturday evening, at which a select audience was present. The program was under the direction of Charles R. Muller.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
A fire alarm bell weighing 800 pounds has been hung in the tower of Resolute hose company's house on Talford Lawn.
The members of the Jamaica club held a musical at their club rooms Saturday evening, at which a select audience was present. The program was under the direction of Charles R. Muller.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Personals
New York, 1895
Mrs. C. Case, of Herriman avenue, is visiting friends at Sag Harbor.
Isaac Duell and family have moved back to Jamaica from Orange, Mass.
Dr. T. J. Flynn has rented the house formerly occupied by James Bessemer at No. 24 Union avenue, where he will be located after April 1.
Charles Robinson, a clerk in the employ of J. Hones, Jamaica, is suffering from a severe wound in his right hand, caused by a bite of his own dog.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. C. Case, of Herriman avenue, is visiting friends at Sag Harbor.
Isaac Duell and family have moved back to Jamaica from Orange, Mass.
Dr. T. J. Flynn has rented the house formerly occupied by James Bessemer at No. 24 Union avenue, where he will be located after April 1.
Charles Robinson, a clerk in the employ of J. Hones, Jamaica, is suffering from a severe wound in his right hand, caused by a bite of his own dog.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
News of Hollis
New York, 1895
Miss Maud Young is visiting her friend, Miss Edna Nagle.
Alfred Stoutenburgh has returned home from a business trip.
Ephriam Martin, Jr., held a reception at his home on Hollis avenue Tuesday evening. A large company was present and a most enjoyable time was had.
The bread and cake sale at the residence of Miss Addie Mundy Saturday afternoon by the King's daughters, for the benefit of the Methodist church was a success.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
Miss Maud Young is visiting her friend, Miss Edna Nagle.
Alfred Stoutenburgh has returned home from a business trip.
Ephriam Martin, Jr., held a reception at his home on Hollis avenue Tuesday evening. A large company was present and a most enjoyable time was had.
The bread and cake sale at the residence of Miss Addie Mundy Saturday afternoon by the King's daughters, for the benefit of the Methodist church was a success.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News
New York, 1895
The case of Contractor Isaac Hart against the Rev. R. F. Norton, pastor of the Ozone Park M. E. Church, for the amount of a bill for carpenter work, was tried before Justice Lott on Saturday and a verdict was given for the plaintiff. Hart sued to recover $62 .25, which he alleged was the amount due on a contract for $92.25. The dominie says he will appeal.
On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Beadle, of Flushing avenue, entertained their friends on the anniversary of Mrs. Beadle's birthday. Games, recitations and music filled the evening till supper was announced, which, like everything previous, indicated their thorough knowledge of entertaining. Many presents were given them. Among those present were Rev. and Mrs. Wheat, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Combs, Miss Fridel, Mr. Wilkinson, Mrs. and Miss Howell, Post Master Chevalier and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Forbell, Mr. and Mrs. Robinet, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson, Mr. and Miss Everitt, Miss Tucker and others.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
The case of Contractor Isaac Hart against the Rev. R. F. Norton, pastor of the Ozone Park M. E. Church, for the amount of a bill for carpenter work, was tried before Justice Lott on Saturday and a verdict was given for the plaintiff. Hart sued to recover $62 .25, which he alleged was the amount due on a contract for $92.25. The dominie says he will appeal.
On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Beadle, of Flushing avenue, entertained their friends on the anniversary of Mrs. Beadle's birthday. Games, recitations and music filled the evening till supper was announced, which, like everything previous, indicated their thorough knowledge of entertaining. Many presents were given them. Among those present were Rev. and Mrs. Wheat, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Combs, Miss Fridel, Mr. Wilkinson, Mrs. and Miss Howell, Post Master Chevalier and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Forbell, Mr. and Mrs. Robinet, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson, Mr. and Miss Everitt, Miss Tucker and others.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Queens
New York, 1895
The late Increase C. Hendrickson had an insurance of $10,000 on his life.
The new St. Joseph's church edifice is nearly completed and will be dedicated the first Sunday in April.
C. W. Ward, florist, on Hillside avenue, has over one acre of ground covered with hothouses filled with carnations of every known color, from which he cuts over 1,000 flowers daily for the New York market.
Silas Holland and Joseph Newland of Rocky Hill, who were arrested last week for cutting down and stealing locust trees from the woods of C. W. Ward, W. E. Valentine and Georgianna Doughty were arraigned before Justice McKnight at Bayside on Tuesday and held in default of $1,000 ball each. They sold the wood in Brooklyn.
Saturday evening a strange boy about ten years old walked into Kelsey's store and seated himself by the stove. He was questioned by Mr. Kelsey and gave his name as Henry Cobby, of 71 Hooper street, Brooklyn, and admitted that he had run away from home. A telegram was sent to the above address and Sunday morning his mother came and took him home.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
The late Increase C. Hendrickson had an insurance of $10,000 on his life.
The new St. Joseph's church edifice is nearly completed and will be dedicated the first Sunday in April.
C. W. Ward, florist, on Hillside avenue, has over one acre of ground covered with hothouses filled with carnations of every known color, from which he cuts over 1,000 flowers daily for the New York market.
Silas Holland and Joseph Newland of Rocky Hill, who were arrested last week for cutting down and stealing locust trees from the woods of C. W. Ward, W. E. Valentine and Georgianna Doughty were arraigned before Justice McKnight at Bayside on Tuesday and held in default of $1,000 ball each. They sold the wood in Brooklyn.
Saturday evening a strange boy about ten years old walked into Kelsey's store and seated himself by the stove. He was questioned by Mr. Kelsey and gave his name as Henry Cobby, of 71 Hooper street, Brooklyn, and admitted that he had run away from home. A telegram was sent to the above address and Sunday morning his mother came and took him home.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
News from Springfield
New York, 1895
Mrs. Hicks is occupying her new house near the Springfield road.
Philip Stehlin and Miss Minnie Bergman are to be married soon.
Frank Watts has rented John Baylis' cottage on Farmers' avenue.
Charles Eckert has broken ground for his new hotel on the Merrick road.
Miss Allie Jeals of Brooklyn has been spending a week with Mrs. Charles Mills.
Miss Hattie Bisbee, of Brooklyn, has been spending a few days with friends here.
Philip Hartman's meat wagon was demolished on Tuesday evening by his horse running away.
Rev. W. P. Estes will preach his farewell sermon in the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday evening.
The ladies' aid society of the Methodist Episcopal Church gave a pleasant entertainment Wednesday evening.
Isaac Hendrickson was tendered a house warming Wednesday night. About 50 guests were present and a most enjoyable evening was spent.
The board of education sold another $1,000 bond on Friday evening. This is $10,000 that has been used to purchase the site and complete the new school building, leaving a balance of $1,000.
At the annual meeting of the official board of the Methodist Episcopal church, J. G. H. Bedell, George H. Higbie and E H. Thomson were elected members of the finance committee; William P. Amberman, secretary, and George H. Higbie, treasurer.
The rigid enforcement of the rule of the city works department of Brooklyn in regard to the protection of the streams will do serious damage to property along the shores of the streams at Springfield. The rule states that people cannot fertilize land within 150 feet of the stream. As a result, people owning property will have to discontinue their gardens. A number of property-owners will plant their gardens and test the law. Among the large property holders affected are ex-Supervisor Styles, of Brooklyn, who owns property fronting one hundred feet on the stream. Christopher Abrams has a frontage of five hundred feet.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Hicks is occupying her new house near the Springfield road.
Philip Stehlin and Miss Minnie Bergman are to be married soon.
Frank Watts has rented John Baylis' cottage on Farmers' avenue.
Charles Eckert has broken ground for his new hotel on the Merrick road.
Miss Allie Jeals of Brooklyn has been spending a week with Mrs. Charles Mills.
Miss Hattie Bisbee, of Brooklyn, has been spending a few days with friends here.
Philip Hartman's meat wagon was demolished on Tuesday evening by his horse running away.
Rev. W. P. Estes will preach his farewell sermon in the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday evening.
The ladies' aid society of the Methodist Episcopal Church gave a pleasant entertainment Wednesday evening.
Isaac Hendrickson was tendered a house warming Wednesday night. About 50 guests were present and a most enjoyable evening was spent.
The board of education sold another $1,000 bond on Friday evening. This is $10,000 that has been used to purchase the site and complete the new school building, leaving a balance of $1,000.
At the annual meeting of the official board of the Methodist Episcopal church, J. G. H. Bedell, George H. Higbie and E H. Thomson were elected members of the finance committee; William P. Amberman, secretary, and George H. Higbie, treasurer.
The rigid enforcement of the rule of the city works department of Brooklyn in regard to the protection of the streams will do serious damage to property along the shores of the streams at Springfield. The rule states that people cannot fertilize land within 150 feet of the stream. As a result, people owning property will have to discontinue their gardens. A number of property-owners will plant their gardens and test the law. Among the large property holders affected are ex-Supervisor Styles, of Brooklyn, who owns property fronting one hundred feet on the stream. Christopher Abrams has a frontage of five hundred feet.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Richmond Hill
New York, 1895
Henry Willets, of Lefferts' avenue, is recovering from an attack of the grip.
The Richmond Hill post-office has been made a third class or salaried office, to take effect April 1st.
Henry Valk has been elected treasurer of the Church of the Resurrection in the place of F. A. Houston, resigned.
Judge Lester has been confined to his home during the week with a severe attack of inflammatory rheumatism.
John Donaldson has commenced the erection of two cottages on Hamilton avenue for the Stoothoff estate to cost $3,000 each.
The annual parish meeting of the Church of the Resurrection for the election of wardens and vestrymen will be held on Easter Tuesday.
An entertainment in the form of a musical and recital for the benefit of Miss Houston was given at the residence of F. H. Houston on Monday evening.
Charles J. Fash has resigned his position as organist in the Church of the Resurrection and accepted a position as organist of St. Timothy's church, Brooklyn.
The Elm baseball club would like to arrange games with all uniformed teams averaging 18 years of age. Would like to arrange a series of games with the Clintons and Queens and Springfield Stars.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
Henry Willets, of Lefferts' avenue, is recovering from an attack of the grip.
The Richmond Hill post-office has been made a third class or salaried office, to take effect April 1st.
Henry Valk has been elected treasurer of the Church of the Resurrection in the place of F. A. Houston, resigned.
Judge Lester has been confined to his home during the week with a severe attack of inflammatory rheumatism.
John Donaldson has commenced the erection of two cottages on Hamilton avenue for the Stoothoff estate to cost $3,000 each.
The annual parish meeting of the Church of the Resurrection for the election of wardens and vestrymen will be held on Easter Tuesday.
An entertainment in the form of a musical and recital for the benefit of Miss Houston was given at the residence of F. H. Houston on Monday evening.
Charles J. Fash has resigned his position as organist in the Church of the Resurrection and accepted a position as organist of St. Timothy's church, Brooklyn.
The Elm baseball club would like to arrange games with all uniformed teams averaging 18 years of age. Would like to arrange a series of games with the Clintons and Queens and Springfield Stars.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Willets — Haggerty
New York, 1895
The engagement is announced of Miss Mary W. Willets, daughter of Mrs. Frederick Willets, of Westbury, to Mr. Howland Pell Haggerty, son of Mrs. J. Howland Pell of New York.
Engagement of Miss Anna Corbin
The engagement of Miss Anna Corbin, daughter of Austin Corbin, to Prince Lubecki will be announced before Easter. Prince Lubecki comes from a noble Russian family.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
The engagement is announced of Miss Mary W. Willets, daughter of Mrs. Frederick Willets, of Westbury, to Mr. Howland Pell Haggerty, son of Mrs. J. Howland Pell of New York.
Engagement of Miss Anna Corbin
The engagement of Miss Anna Corbin, daughter of Austin Corbin, to Prince Lubecki will be announced before Easter. Prince Lubecki comes from a noble Russian family.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Morris Park Notes
New York, 1895
An Old Folks' concert was given in the Methodist church Tuesday evening for the benefit of the church fund.
David Torrens, of Greenwood avenue, has rented his house and, with his family, will move to Menlo Park, N. J.
Johnson and Lefferts avenues, from the Brooklyn and Jamaica road to Atlantic avenue are, owing to the mud, almost impassable for wagon travel. Thursday evening two loaded furniture vans, each drawn by four horses, became stalled in the mud on Johnson avenue opposite the school house, and they remained there until late Friday evening, when the ground became hardened by the frost and they were pulled out.
Explaining It
Featherstone — How is it, Willie, I was shown into this room? Usually I go into the parlor.
Willie — Sister said the clock in this room was half an hour fast. — Detroit Free Press.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
An Old Folks' concert was given in the Methodist church Tuesday evening for the benefit of the church fund.
David Torrens, of Greenwood avenue, has rented his house and, with his family, will move to Menlo Park, N. J.
Johnson and Lefferts avenues, from the Brooklyn and Jamaica road to Atlantic avenue are, owing to the mud, almost impassable for wagon travel. Thursday evening two loaded furniture vans, each drawn by four horses, became stalled in the mud on Johnson avenue opposite the school house, and they remained there until late Friday evening, when the ground became hardened by the frost and they were pulled out.
Explaining It
Featherstone — How is it, Willie, I was shown into this room? Usually I go into the parlor.
Willie — Sister said the clock in this room was half an hour fast. — Detroit Free Press.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Half a Century Married
New York, 1895
Mr. and Mrs. John Holland of Union avenue having, having been married March 25th, 1845, will on next Monday celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Holland hope to welcome their friends on that day from 7 to 10 o'clock in the evening, without any formal invitation.
Meeting of Arcanunites
The grand rally of Royal Arcanum Councils at the Town Hall on Thursday evening to enjoy the hospitality of Jamaica council was a notable event. Over six hundred members were present, representing nearly every council on Long Island. The Grand Regent and his staff were present.
Jamaica South Notes
Isaac Snedeker is having a Queen Anne cottage built on his farm on the Rockaway road.
Daniel Higbie is erecting a cottage on his property on the Mill road.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Mr. and Mrs. John Holland of Union avenue having, having been married March 25th, 1845, will on next Monday celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Holland hope to welcome their friends on that day from 7 to 10 o'clock in the evening, without any formal invitation.
Meeting of Arcanunites
The grand rally of Royal Arcanum Councils at the Town Hall on Thursday evening to enjoy the hospitality of Jamaica council was a notable event. Over six hundred members were present, representing nearly every council on Long Island. The Grand Regent and his staff were present.
Jamaica South Notes
Isaac Snedeker is having a Queen Anne cottage built on his farm on the Rockaway road.
Daniel Higbie is erecting a cottage on his property on the Mill road.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Brevities
New York, 1895
Mr. Cowenhoven of Lincoln avenue is having a two-story extension built to his residence.
Louie, the seven year old son of S. Foppiani, of Fulton street, died on Sunday from membraneous croup.
Michael J. Carter, who recently purchased Odd Fellows' Hall on Washington street, is having repairs made to the building.
Ground has been broken for the erection of a pretty dwelling for Miss Belle Jackson, on the corner of Highland and Herriman avenues.
Counselor Henry A. Monfort on Tuesday filed his bill of costs for $501 against the town of Jamaica in the recent condemnation proceedings for land for the improvement of the Town Hall site.
Adolph Herzog has rented the store on the corner of Fulton and North Washington streets now occupied by Edward Johanknecht, and will remove his segar and sporting goods business there on May 1st. Mr. Johanknecht is going into the wholesale beef business at Patchogue.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Mr. Cowenhoven of Lincoln avenue is having a two-story extension built to his residence.
Louie, the seven year old son of S. Foppiani, of Fulton street, died on Sunday from membraneous croup.
Michael J. Carter, who recently purchased Odd Fellows' Hall on Washington street, is having repairs made to the building.
Ground has been broken for the erection of a pretty dwelling for Miss Belle Jackson, on the corner of Highland and Herriman avenues.
Counselor Henry A. Monfort on Tuesday filed his bill of costs for $501 against the town of Jamaica in the recent condemnation proceedings for land for the improvement of the Town Hall site.
Adolph Herzog has rented the store on the corner of Fulton and North Washington streets now occupied by Edward Johanknecht, and will remove his segar and sporting goods business there on May 1st. Mr. Johanknecht is going into the wholesale beef business at Patchogue.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
News of Hollis
New York, 1895
Mrs. Stein of New York, has purchased Mr. Uhr's house on Carpenter avenue, where she intends moving in the near future.
The King's daughters of the Methodist church will hold a bread and cake sale at the home of Miss Addie Mundy Saturday afternoon.
A meeting of the citizens of Hollis was held Saturday evening to consider the question of lighting the place. It was decided to have gas. Power was given the fire commissioners to attend to the placing of the lamps.
At the invitation of the King's daughters of the Methodist church, "Minnetonka" Epworth league joined with them in holding a sociable at the residence of Miss Christina S. Johnson, the president, on Bergen avenue, Brooklyn, Friday evening, and although the evening was stormy a very pleasant time was had by all. The company was entertained by vocal and instrumental music, tabelaux, and refreshments.
Wednesday evening, Miss Elva Van Vechten gave a birthday party to a number of her friends. The following were present and spent a pleasant evening. Misses Edna and Lillian Murray, Lulu Wagenar, Jessie Davis, Addie and Josie Pennington, Mamie Watts, Lillian Durland and Edith McCarter; Messrs. Harvey, George and Arthur Murray, Willet Wagenar, Jerome and George Nagle, Gorden Pennington and Miss Elva Van Vechten.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Stein of New York, has purchased Mr. Uhr's house on Carpenter avenue, where she intends moving in the near future.
The King's daughters of the Methodist church will hold a bread and cake sale at the home of Miss Addie Mundy Saturday afternoon.
A meeting of the citizens of Hollis was held Saturday evening to consider the question of lighting the place. It was decided to have gas. Power was given the fire commissioners to attend to the placing of the lamps.
At the invitation of the King's daughters of the Methodist church, "Minnetonka" Epworth league joined with them in holding a sociable at the residence of Miss Christina S. Johnson, the president, on Bergen avenue, Brooklyn, Friday evening, and although the evening was stormy a very pleasant time was had by all. The company was entertained by vocal and instrumental music, tabelaux, and refreshments.
Wednesday evening, Miss Elva Van Vechten gave a birthday party to a number of her friends. The following were present and spent a pleasant evening. Misses Edna and Lillian Murray, Lulu Wagenar, Jessie Davis, Addie and Josie Pennington, Mamie Watts, Lillian Durland and Edith McCarter; Messrs. Harvey, George and Arthur Murray, Willet Wagenar, Jerome and George Nagle, Gorden Pennington and Miss Elva Van Vechten.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
News from Springfield
New York, 1895
Misses Hester and Lina Durland are visiting in Brooklyn.
George Fischer has taken a position in George Roeckel's grocery store.
George Watts and wife of Brooklyn spent Sunday with his mother.
Isaac Hendrickson is now occupying his new home on Mills avenue.
William Amberman has moved into his new house on the Springfield road.
Deremer Brothers have the contract to build the new school house at Valley Stream.
George Durland and Miss Thorn of Brooklyn will be married the first week in April.
The new avenue leading from Farmers' avenue to the Springfield road will be opened shortly.
Daniel R. Murray has been appointed fertilizer agent for the south side of the island by Messrs. Kane & Wright, of New York.
Rev. W. P. Estes of the Methodist Episcopal church, will terminate his five years of service at the end of the present conference year.
William Watts was buried on Saturday from the Presbyterian church. Deceased had lived here all his life and will be missed by his many friends.
Fred Kinsey while ascending the hay mow by means of a ladder last Monday, was taken with an attack of vertigo, and fell and broke his arm. Dr. Smith attended him.
A regular session of the Queens county lodge, I. O. G. T., was held with Oceanside lodge of Rockville Centre. The county degree was conferred on 29 candidates. Reports of officers and lodges showed the order in the county prospering. The prize banner was awarded to Farmingdale lodge, with a gain of 140 per cent. Rockaway beach was selected as the place of the jubilee. Freeport was chosen as the place of the annual session in June. Public meeting in the evening at the Baptist church. Geo. R. Scott, of New York, will address the meeting.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Misses Hester and Lina Durland are visiting in Brooklyn.
George Fischer has taken a position in George Roeckel's grocery store.
George Watts and wife of Brooklyn spent Sunday with his mother.
Isaac Hendrickson is now occupying his new home on Mills avenue.
William Amberman has moved into his new house on the Springfield road.
Deremer Brothers have the contract to build the new school house at Valley Stream.
George Durland and Miss Thorn of Brooklyn will be married the first week in April.
The new avenue leading from Farmers' avenue to the Springfield road will be opened shortly.
Daniel R. Murray has been appointed fertilizer agent for the south side of the island by Messrs. Kane & Wright, of New York.
Rev. W. P. Estes of the Methodist Episcopal church, will terminate his five years of service at the end of the present conference year.
William Watts was buried on Saturday from the Presbyterian church. Deceased had lived here all his life and will be missed by his many friends.
Fred Kinsey while ascending the hay mow by means of a ladder last Monday, was taken with an attack of vertigo, and fell and broke his arm. Dr. Smith attended him.
A regular session of the Queens county lodge, I. O. G. T., was held with Oceanside lodge of Rockville Centre. The county degree was conferred on 29 candidates. Reports of officers and lodges showed the order in the county prospering. The prize banner was awarded to Farmingdale lodge, with a gain of 140 per cent. Rockaway beach was selected as the place of the jubilee. Freeport was chosen as the place of the annual session in June. Public meeting in the evening at the Baptist church. Geo. R. Scott, of New York, will address the meeting.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Queens
New York, 1895
The Field Club have organized for the coming season with W. A. Kissam as captain, and F. E. Wiske manager.
An appeal was made on Sunday in the Reformed church for aid for the sufferers in South Dakota. The collection amounted to $77.
The Misses Gates have moved their academy from the Bergen house on the Hempstead road to Henry Mosback's house adjoining his hotel.
A foot race for a quarter of a mile, for a purse of $25, between John Collison and Alphonse Finn took place on the Jericho turnpike Saturday evening, and was won by Finn.
Tuesday was St. Joseph's day, and in honor of the day A. Schiedel & Co., of the Hempstead road, hired Mosback's ball room and furnished music and supper free to all who wished to partake. Queens has not had such a lively time in many a day, the crowd at times being so large that the dancers were unable to get into the ballroom.
Saturday night thieves effected an entrance to the residence of Alexander Hendrickson, on the Springfield road, by cutting out a pane of glass in one of the kitchen windows and removing the fastening. They ransacked the rooms in the lower part of the house, helped themselves to pie and cake from the pantry, and stole $6.
For some time C. W. Ward, Georgiana Doughty and others have been losing locust trees from their woodland at Rocky Hill. Tuesday men hired to watch the woods caught a man cutting down trees on Mrs. Doughty's premises. He said he had been hired to fell the trees by Silas Holland, a farmer at Rocky Hill. On Wednesday Holland was arrested on a warrant issued by Justice Kissam, on complaint of Mr. Ward, and taken to Bayside, the offense being committed in the town of Flushing.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
The Field Club have organized for the coming season with W. A. Kissam as captain, and F. E. Wiske manager.
An appeal was made on Sunday in the Reformed church for aid for the sufferers in South Dakota. The collection amounted to $77.
The Misses Gates have moved their academy from the Bergen house on the Hempstead road to Henry Mosback's house adjoining his hotel.
A foot race for a quarter of a mile, for a purse of $25, between John Collison and Alphonse Finn took place on the Jericho turnpike Saturday evening, and was won by Finn.
Tuesday was St. Joseph's day, and in honor of the day A. Schiedel & Co., of the Hempstead road, hired Mosback's ball room and furnished music and supper free to all who wished to partake. Queens has not had such a lively time in many a day, the crowd at times being so large that the dancers were unable to get into the ballroom.
Saturday night thieves effected an entrance to the residence of Alexander Hendrickson, on the Springfield road, by cutting out a pane of glass in one of the kitchen windows and removing the fastening. They ransacked the rooms in the lower part of the house, helped themselves to pie and cake from the pantry, and stole $6.
For some time C. W. Ward, Georgiana Doughty and others have been losing locust trees from their woodland at Rocky Hill. Tuesday men hired to watch the woods caught a man cutting down trees on Mrs. Doughty's premises. He said he had been hired to fell the trees by Silas Holland, a farmer at Rocky Hill. On Wednesday Holland was arrested on a warrant issued by Justice Kissam, on complaint of Mr. Ward, and taken to Bayside, the offense being committed in the town of Flushing.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News
New York, 1895
A top business wagon was stolen on Tuesday night from the carriage house of John W. Dayton.
John Croatman and ex-Postmaster E. H. McArthur are ill with pneumonia. Both are members of Ozone council, R. A.
Americus hook and ladder company are having their truck house repainted. When completed it will be an ornament to Ozone Park.
William A. Hadley, who succeeded Benjamin F. Everitt in the undertaking business at Ozone Park, has retired after an unsuccessful trial.
The artificial ice company lately started in Ozone Park have purchased two lots on Ocean avenue and will break ground shortly for a building.
Ozone Council, R. A., held an enjoyable meeting on Monday night at their lodge room. The council was entertained by Richard Griffiths with comic songs and by Brothers Brodel, Mosher and Hicks. One application for membership was received.
The tax-payers of school district No. 7 should get together and demand that the trustees of the schools put up matalic ceilings in place of patching up the rotten mortar ceilings that have fallen. It is dangerous for the children to sit in the school, as the ceilings are liable to come down at any moment.
Tuesday night about 11 o'clock, while Justice Lott was on his way home, he discovered a young woman at the Ozone Park depot surrounded by a lot of hodlums. Upon investigation he found the woman intoxicated and had her locked up. In the morning he gave her some good advice and discharged her.
The Rev. Frederick W. Cutler, former pastor of the Presbyterian church at Woodhaven, will deliver a lecture on Tuesday, the 26th, entitled "A Bachelor Abroad." Mr. Cutler has visited England, France, Scotland, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and the Holy Land and will tell what he saw and did not see in the above places.
The congregation of the Congregational church was treated to a church musical last Sunday night by the choir under the direction of Chorister Charles Boyle. A short sermon was preached by the pastor, the Rev. Frank I. Wheat, and the balance of the evening was given to the musical. Chorister Charles Boyle will give an organ recital Saturday afternoon.
The funeral services of the Rev. Henry H. McFarland, who died on Thursday at the residence of his son-in-law, the Rev. J. Howard Hobbs, on Clinton avenue, Jamaica, were held in the Congregational church on Monday morning. The services were conducted by the Rev. T. B. McLeod, D. D., of Brooklyn; Rev. J. B. Clark D. D., of New York; Rev. Mr. Miles, of Brooklyn; Rev. Mr. Wheat and the Rev. William James. The interment was in Cypress Hills.
William G. Bennett, whose arrest here some weeks ago on a charge of bigamy was speedily followed by a conviction in the court of sessions, was sentenced Monday by Judge Garretson to two years and seven months in Sing Sing. In the summer of 1893 Bennett met Miss Alida Howard, a daughter of William B. Howard of Ozone Park, who was visiting friends in Albany. In December of that year the couple were married. They lived together in Brooklyn until January last, when another woman appeared and claimed Bennett as her husband. She said he had married her in 1891, but deserted her two months afterward.
The trial of Emanuel Miller, a hotel keeper of Ozone Park, on complaint of the Jamaica excise board for violation of the excise law, took place before Justice Seaman, at Valley Stream, on Thursday. The principal witness for the prosecution was Henry Camden, who testified that he had bought and drank whisky in Miller's place one day in November of last year. The witnesses in behalf of Miller, among them William Cunningham and Robert Scott, said they were present in the defendant's place when Camden came there. These witnesses swore that Miller kept a teapot on his back bar which contained beef tea, and that it was from this teapot that Camden poured his drink. The case was dismissed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
A top business wagon was stolen on Tuesday night from the carriage house of John W. Dayton.
John Croatman and ex-Postmaster E. H. McArthur are ill with pneumonia. Both are members of Ozone council, R. A.
Americus hook and ladder company are having their truck house repainted. When completed it will be an ornament to Ozone Park.
William A. Hadley, who succeeded Benjamin F. Everitt in the undertaking business at Ozone Park, has retired after an unsuccessful trial.
The artificial ice company lately started in Ozone Park have purchased two lots on Ocean avenue and will break ground shortly for a building.
Ozone Council, R. A., held an enjoyable meeting on Monday night at their lodge room. The council was entertained by Richard Griffiths with comic songs and by Brothers Brodel, Mosher and Hicks. One application for membership was received.
The tax-payers of school district No. 7 should get together and demand that the trustees of the schools put up matalic ceilings in place of patching up the rotten mortar ceilings that have fallen. It is dangerous for the children to sit in the school, as the ceilings are liable to come down at any moment.
Tuesday night about 11 o'clock, while Justice Lott was on his way home, he discovered a young woman at the Ozone Park depot surrounded by a lot of hodlums. Upon investigation he found the woman intoxicated and had her locked up. In the morning he gave her some good advice and discharged her.
The Rev. Frederick W. Cutler, former pastor of the Presbyterian church at Woodhaven, will deliver a lecture on Tuesday, the 26th, entitled "A Bachelor Abroad." Mr. Cutler has visited England, France, Scotland, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and the Holy Land and will tell what he saw and did not see in the above places.
The congregation of the Congregational church was treated to a church musical last Sunday night by the choir under the direction of Chorister Charles Boyle. A short sermon was preached by the pastor, the Rev. Frank I. Wheat, and the balance of the evening was given to the musical. Chorister Charles Boyle will give an organ recital Saturday afternoon.
The funeral services of the Rev. Henry H. McFarland, who died on Thursday at the residence of his son-in-law, the Rev. J. Howard Hobbs, on Clinton avenue, Jamaica, were held in the Congregational church on Monday morning. The services were conducted by the Rev. T. B. McLeod, D. D., of Brooklyn; Rev. J. B. Clark D. D., of New York; Rev. Mr. Miles, of Brooklyn; Rev. Mr. Wheat and the Rev. William James. The interment was in Cypress Hills.
William G. Bennett, whose arrest here some weeks ago on a charge of bigamy was speedily followed by a conviction in the court of sessions, was sentenced Monday by Judge Garretson to two years and seven months in Sing Sing. In the summer of 1893 Bennett met Miss Alida Howard, a daughter of William B. Howard of Ozone Park, who was visiting friends in Albany. In December of that year the couple were married. They lived together in Brooklyn until January last, when another woman appeared and claimed Bennett as her husband. She said he had married her in 1891, but deserted her two months afterward.
The trial of Emanuel Miller, a hotel keeper of Ozone Park, on complaint of the Jamaica excise board for violation of the excise law, took place before Justice Seaman, at Valley Stream, on Thursday. The principal witness for the prosecution was Henry Camden, who testified that he had bought and drank whisky in Miller's place one day in November of last year. The witnesses in behalf of Miller, among them William Cunningham and Robert Scott, said they were present in the defendant's place when Camden came there. These witnesses swore that Miller kept a teapot on his back bar which contained beef tea, and that it was from this teapot that Camden poured his drink. The case was dismissed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Richmond Hill
New York, 1895
The Rev. William T. Fitch and family will move to Brooklyn May 1.
There is a big demand for houses that will rent for $25 a month and upwards.
Mrs. Augusta Flanders and daughter are spending a few weeks at Atlantic City.
Mrs. William J. Coulson and daughter, of Hillside avenue, are visiting friends in Toronto.
Mrs. Ella Davis, of Hillside avenue, is slowly recovering from an attack of typhoid fever.
S. A. Powell and family, of Beech street, will move to East Orange, N. J., about April 1.
Joel Fowler & Brother on Monday sold to Brooklyn parties two lots on the Stoothuff farm for $800.
Conlin & Weeks, of Chester Park, have purchased six lots on Welling avenue and Cherry street for $3,000.
A theatrical entertainment, followed by music and dancing will be given in Association Hall soon for the benefit of the Parish house.
Mrs. Jeremiah Edwards and daughter, of Brooklyn, who were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Fowler, returned home on Monday.
Sunday evening the Rev. Henry Bryan, rector of the Church of the Resurrection, gave a discourse on the needs and advantages of a parish house.
The following are the officers of the Richmond Hill non-partisan league: President, A. H. Man; trustees, Henry Willett, James T. Walsh; treasurer, August Quartrop; collector, James Paulson.
As soon as the weather will permit, Henry Meyer will commence the building of a church at the Park in memory of his daughter. The edifice is to have a seating capacity for 400 persons.
Edwin M. Emmons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmons, of Schnectady, died at the residence of Amos Aller on Saturday, from pneumonia. He was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Aller, along with his parents, when taken ill.
The Episcopal mission at Ivanhoe Park, in charge of the Rev. Mr. Bryan, of the Church of the Resurrection, is progressing finely. Morning services will be held in the mission for the first time on Easter Sunday.
A musical and recital will be given as a testimonial to Miss Houston, at the residence of F. H. Houston on Monday evening next. Mrs. Cornelius will have charge of the music. Selections from Dickens and Burdette will be rendered.
Services in the Church of the Resurrection will be held on Sunday as follows: Holy Communion, 8 A. M.; morning prayer and sermon, 11 A. M.; subject, "Our Lord's Temptations and their Relation to our Temptations." Evening prayer and sermon, 7.30 o'clock.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
The Rev. William T. Fitch and family will move to Brooklyn May 1.
There is a big demand for houses that will rent for $25 a month and upwards.
Mrs. Augusta Flanders and daughter are spending a few weeks at Atlantic City.
Mrs. William J. Coulson and daughter, of Hillside avenue, are visiting friends in Toronto.
Mrs. Ella Davis, of Hillside avenue, is slowly recovering from an attack of typhoid fever.
S. A. Powell and family, of Beech street, will move to East Orange, N. J., about April 1.
Joel Fowler & Brother on Monday sold to Brooklyn parties two lots on the Stoothuff farm for $800.
Conlin & Weeks, of Chester Park, have purchased six lots on Welling avenue and Cherry street for $3,000.
A theatrical entertainment, followed by music and dancing will be given in Association Hall soon for the benefit of the Parish house.
Mrs. Jeremiah Edwards and daughter, of Brooklyn, who were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Fowler, returned home on Monday.
Sunday evening the Rev. Henry Bryan, rector of the Church of the Resurrection, gave a discourse on the needs and advantages of a parish house.
The following are the officers of the Richmond Hill non-partisan league: President, A. H. Man; trustees, Henry Willett, James T. Walsh; treasurer, August Quartrop; collector, James Paulson.
As soon as the weather will permit, Henry Meyer will commence the building of a church at the Park in memory of his daughter. The edifice is to have a seating capacity for 400 persons.
Edwin M. Emmons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmons, of Schnectady, died at the residence of Amos Aller on Saturday, from pneumonia. He was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Aller, along with his parents, when taken ill.
The Episcopal mission at Ivanhoe Park, in charge of the Rev. Mr. Bryan, of the Church of the Resurrection, is progressing finely. Morning services will be held in the mission for the first time on Easter Sunday.
A musical and recital will be given as a testimonial to Miss Houston, at the residence of F. H. Houston on Monday evening next. Mrs. Cornelius will have charge of the music. Selections from Dickens and Burdette will be rendered.
Services in the Church of the Resurrection will be held on Sunday as follows: Holy Communion, 8 A. M.; morning prayer and sermon, 11 A. M.; subject, "Our Lord's Temptations and their Relation to our Temptations." Evening prayer and sermon, 7.30 o'clock.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Jamaica Brevities
New York, 1895
John Duryea, of the Rockaway road, planted early peas on Wednesday.
Seth Chapman, the 7 year old son of Theodore Chapman, fell from a fence Wednesday and broke one of his legs.
The Jamaica club will give a musicale at the club house on the evening of the 23d. The artists will come from the metropolis.
Schwarzchild and Selzenberger, of New York, the largest firm of wholesale butchers in the state, have purchased the Henry Conklin property on Division street, and will erect a beef storage house 85x35 feet.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
John Duryea, of the Rockaway road, planted early peas on Wednesday.
Seth Chapman, the 7 year old son of Theodore Chapman, fell from a fence Wednesday and broke one of his legs.
The Jamaica club will give a musicale at the club house on the evening of the 23d. The artists will come from the metropolis.
Schwarzchild and Selzenberger, of New York, the largest firm of wholesale butchers in the state, have purchased the Henry Conklin property on Division street, and will erect a beef storage house 85x35 feet.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Personals
New York, 1895
The Rev. Mr. Sayres of Detroit, Mich., is visiting his mother, Mrs. Gilbert Sayres.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron A. Degrauw are expected home from Florida about April 1.
James Rider, of Locust avenue, is confined to his home with an attack of the grip.
Nathaniel C. Hendrickson, of Canal street, is confined to his home with an attack of the grip.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Wyckoff entertained the lawn tennis club at their residence on Clinton avenue.
John Remsen, of the Merrick road, is confined to his home by heart trouble resulting from an attack of the grip.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
The Rev. Mr. Sayres of Detroit, Mich., is visiting his mother, Mrs. Gilbert Sayres.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron A. Degrauw are expected home from Florida about April 1.
James Rider, of Locust avenue, is confined to his home with an attack of the grip.
Nathaniel C. Hendrickson, of Canal street, is confined to his home with an attack of the grip.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Wyckoff entertained the lawn tennis club at their residence on Clinton avenue.
John Remsen, of the Merrick road, is confined to his home by heart trouble resulting from an attack of the grip.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
News from Springfield
New York, 1895
Miss Agnes Cornell and Mr. Frank Watts were married Wednesday evening.
The Good Tempters visited the Rockville Centre lodge on Wednesday evening.
William Watts, of Farmers' avenue, an old and respected resident of Springfield, died on Wednesday night.
A reception was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Garret McCoon on Tuesday evening, at their home on New York avenue.
The Rev. Mr. Estes will not return to the Methodist church in this place again. He has served the full five years permitted by Conference.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
Miss Agnes Cornell and Mr. Frank Watts were married Wednesday evening.
The Good Tempters visited the Rockville Centre lodge on Wednesday evening.
William Watts, of Farmers' avenue, an old and respected resident of Springfield, died on Wednesday night.
A reception was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Garret McCoon on Tuesday evening, at their home on New York avenue.
The Rev. Mr. Estes will not return to the Methodist church in this place again. He has served the full five years permitted by Conference.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
Notes from Aqueduct
New York, 1895
Emily, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wyckoff Boerum, Jr., has been very sick with bronchitis.
George Franklin, the one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Smith, has been very ill, but it is now thought that he will recover.
The Mayflower is a spirited young mare and her speed may be termed electric. She is owned by Wyckoff Boerum, of Centreville avenue.
At the Methodist Protestant church at Aqueduct on Sunday morning the Rev. Mr. Blandy will discourse on "Athletics." In the evening there will be a service of praise.
The M. P. Church was well filled on Sunday. The Rev. A. Patton preached an able sermon on "Christian Steadfastness," At the close, assisted by Rev. W. E. Blandy, be baptised, give the hand of fellowship, and administered the sacrament. Five stewards were elected.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
Emily, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wyckoff Boerum, Jr., has been very sick with bronchitis.
George Franklin, the one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Smith, has been very ill, but it is now thought that he will recover.
The Mayflower is a spirited young mare and her speed may be termed electric. She is owned by Wyckoff Boerum, of Centreville avenue.
At the Methodist Protestant church at Aqueduct on Sunday morning the Rev. Mr. Blandy will discourse on "Athletics." In the evening there will be a service of praise.
The M. P. Church was well filled on Sunday. The Rev. A. Patton preached an able sermon on "Christian Steadfastness," At the close, assisted by Rev. W. E. Blandy, be baptised, give the hand of fellowship, and administered the sacrament. Five stewards were elected.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
News of Hollis
New York, 1895
David W. Ketchem, who has had an attack of the grippe, has so far recovered as to be able to resume business.
The song service under the leadership of Mrs. E. J. Johnson, which was held in the Methodist church Sunday evening, was well attended.
While working on F. T. Johnson's new house Mr. McHugh, a mason, was struck on the head by a falling brick, inflicting a painful wound.
Francis Lott is seriously ill with dropsey. He suffers much, being unable to lie down. Mrs. Lott is also confined to her home by sickness.
The King's daughters of the Methodist church are to hold a sociable Friday evening at the residence of their President, Miss Christina S. Johnson, 1106 Bergen street, Brooklyn, who extends an invitation to the Epworth league and friends of the church to be present.
A supper and entertainment was given in the Reformed chapel Thursday evening for the benefit of the Sunday school. Although the evening was rather unfavorable, the chapel was well filled, and the program well rendered. The entertainment proved a financial success, the net receipts being $50.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
David W. Ketchem, who has had an attack of the grippe, has so far recovered as to be able to resume business.
The song service under the leadership of Mrs. E. J. Johnson, which was held in the Methodist church Sunday evening, was well attended.
While working on F. T. Johnson's new house Mr. McHugh, a mason, was struck on the head by a falling brick, inflicting a painful wound.
Francis Lott is seriously ill with dropsey. He suffers much, being unable to lie down. Mrs. Lott is also confined to her home by sickness.
The King's daughters of the Methodist church are to hold a sociable Friday evening at the residence of their President, Miss Christina S. Johnson, 1106 Bergen street, Brooklyn, who extends an invitation to the Epworth league and friends of the church to be present.
A supper and entertainment was given in the Reformed chapel Thursday evening for the benefit of the Sunday school. Although the evening was rather unfavorable, the chapel was well filled, and the program well rendered. The entertainment proved a financial success, the net receipts being $50.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Queens
New York, 1895
Mrs. J. R. Darling is visiting friends at Bayport.
The new St. Joseph's church will be dedicated the first Sunday in April.
The social club held their final dance at the Lyceum on Wednesday evening.
William Flattish was initiated as a member of the Legion of Honor on Monday evening.
Irving J. Kelsey has taken the agency for Queens and vicinity for the Columbia, Crescent, Hartford and Fulton bicycles.
Joseph Scheidel will shortly commence to build on his property on the Hempstead road a factory for the manufacture of segars.
George P. Schnurr, formerly of the firm of Husson & Schnurr, has purchased the store business of J. V. Baylis at Floral Park.
Religious services are held at the Creedmoor mission every Sunday afternoon. They are attended by persons of all denominations.
James Frost, arrested on a charge of larceny, was taken to Bayside on Monday and arraigned before Justice McKnight, who held him for the grand jury.
An attempt was made Sunday morning to break into the residence of William Travis, on the plank road. The burglar alarm awakened the family and the intruders fled.
The state authorities will soon commence improvements on the rifle range at Creedmoor. The grounds will be in first class condition when the marksmanship competition opens on Decoration Day.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. J. R. Darling is visiting friends at Bayport.
The new St. Joseph's church will be dedicated the first Sunday in April.
The social club held their final dance at the Lyceum on Wednesday evening.
William Flattish was initiated as a member of the Legion of Honor on Monday evening.
Irving J. Kelsey has taken the agency for Queens and vicinity for the Columbia, Crescent, Hartford and Fulton bicycles.
Joseph Scheidel will shortly commence to build on his property on the Hempstead road a factory for the manufacture of segars.
George P. Schnurr, formerly of the firm of Husson & Schnurr, has purchased the store business of J. V. Baylis at Floral Park.
Religious services are held at the Creedmoor mission every Sunday afternoon. They are attended by persons of all denominations.
James Frost, arrested on a charge of larceny, was taken to Bayside on Monday and arraigned before Justice McKnight, who held him for the grand jury.
An attempt was made Sunday morning to break into the residence of William Travis, on the plank road. The burglar alarm awakened the family and the intruders fled.
The state authorities will soon commence improvements on the rifle range at Creedmoor. The grounds will be in first class condition when the marksmanship competition opens on Decoration Day.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News
New York, 1895
John Croatman of Oakly avenue is confined to the house with a severe attack of pneumonia.
A very interesting entertainment was given by the pupils of school No. 1, Woodhaven, Saturday night, at Jenny's hall. The program was a long and attractive one, and was opened by the L'Esperance band which rendered patriotic airs. "What the Brownies Saw in Their Dream" was rendered by the children of the primary department with a chorus, "The Minuet." The lawn tennis drill by the girls was executed with precision. Then came a game of "living checkers" by the boys, half dressed in red and the other half in black. The performance was perfectly done and was a clever piece of drilling. Part two of the program included a series of tableaux entitled "Dream of Fair Women and Brave Men" the whole ending with "Auld Lang Syne" with a chorus, "Trip and Go."
The Rev. R. F. Norton, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Ozone Park, is being sued before Justice Lott by Isaac H. Hartt, a carpenter, for a bill which involves labor only, the defendant furnishing material. Hartt alleges that in the middle of January he made a contract with Parson Norton to build a barn on his property at Far Rockaway for $92.25; part of this amount is for damage done the plaintiff in placing an obstruction in the way of the completion of the work, lasting fifteen days, at $2.50 per day, and that he had received $30 from the defendant in advance of the completion of the work, leaving a balance of $62.25. Mr. Norton denies the complaint and says that the original contract was $45, that he paid $30 on account, and that he does not owe the plaintiff a cent, as he has never completed the work.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
John Croatman of Oakly avenue is confined to the house with a severe attack of pneumonia.
A very interesting entertainment was given by the pupils of school No. 1, Woodhaven, Saturday night, at Jenny's hall. The program was a long and attractive one, and was opened by the L'Esperance band which rendered patriotic airs. "What the Brownies Saw in Their Dream" was rendered by the children of the primary department with a chorus, "The Minuet." The lawn tennis drill by the girls was executed with precision. Then came a game of "living checkers" by the boys, half dressed in red and the other half in black. The performance was perfectly done and was a clever piece of drilling. Part two of the program included a series of tableaux entitled "Dream of Fair Women and Brave Men" the whole ending with "Auld Lang Syne" with a chorus, "Trip and Go."
The Rev. R. F. Norton, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Ozone Park, is being sued before Justice Lott by Isaac H. Hartt, a carpenter, for a bill which involves labor only, the defendant furnishing material. Hartt alleges that in the middle of January he made a contract with Parson Norton to build a barn on his property at Far Rockaway for $92.25; part of this amount is for damage done the plaintiff in placing an obstruction in the way of the completion of the work, lasting fifteen days, at $2.50 per day, and that he had received $30 from the defendant in advance of the completion of the work, leaving a balance of $62.25. Mr. Norton denies the complaint and says that the original contract was $45, that he paid $30 on account, and that he does not owe the plaintiff a cent, as he has never completed the work.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Richmond Hill
New York, 1895
James Paulson is recovering from an attack of the grip.
Mrs. Ella Davis, residing on the hill, is seriously ill with typhoid fever.
The daughter of Charles B. Phelps, of Hamilton avenue, is ill with pneumonia.
Captain George Bissell, of Johnson avenue, is still confined to his home by rheumatism.
The boy choir of the Church of the Resurrection will sing for the first time on Easter Sunday.
The widow of the late Edwin O. Perrin, formerly of this place, died in New York on Friday from heart failure.
Ransom Powell, youngest son of Mrs. S. A. Powell, of Beach street, died on Monday after a short illness from pneumonia.
The Congregational society held a sociable at the residence of Mrs. F. W. Dow, on Jefferson avenue, Thursday evening.
Henry F. Eldert, son of John H. Eldert, of Lefferts' avenue, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, is considered to be out of danger.
The engagement of Mr. William C. Haugaard and Miss Nettie Miller, of Morris Park, is announced. The marriage will take place in April.
It is stated that the legality of the election for the incorporation of the village of Richmond Hill, affirmed last week by the general term of the supreme court, will be carried to the court of appeals.
The citizens' non-partisan league have called a meeting for March 19, at the Congregational church, to take action relating to the spring election. It is rumored that they will join forces with the Good Government association of Jamaica.
Mrs. Josephine Brown, wife of Jacob M. Brown, died at her home on Lefferts' avenue on Saturday. Funeral services were held at her late residence Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. A. W. Byrt officiating. The interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery.
A tax-payer of this village sent the following letter of protest to Receiver of Taxes Haviland:
Henry M. Haviland, Receiver of Taxes:
DEAR SIR — Enclosed find certified check made payable to your order for $31.68, amount of taxes set down against my property in Richmond Hill. While paying it, I protest on principle against the item of $2.16 for "road tax." The principle is not unfamiliar to American history: "Taxation without representation." In the nine years during which I have lived at Richmond Hill never once has a shovel or a hoe been put to my road, or any other road within the limits that I know of by employe of town or county, though I have paid the tax right along. The American Union came into existence as a protest against such robbery. So did the incorporated village of Richmond Hill, at last triumphant over its shortsighted or malignant enemies. By and by we shall be out of the mud. I pay this last item of unjust taxation with my disrespect to those who would have had us stick there forever. Truthfully yours, JACOB A. RIIS.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
James Paulson is recovering from an attack of the grip.
Mrs. Ella Davis, residing on the hill, is seriously ill with typhoid fever.
The daughter of Charles B. Phelps, of Hamilton avenue, is ill with pneumonia.
Captain George Bissell, of Johnson avenue, is still confined to his home by rheumatism.
The boy choir of the Church of the Resurrection will sing for the first time on Easter Sunday.
The widow of the late Edwin O. Perrin, formerly of this place, died in New York on Friday from heart failure.
Ransom Powell, youngest son of Mrs. S. A. Powell, of Beach street, died on Monday after a short illness from pneumonia.
The Congregational society held a sociable at the residence of Mrs. F. W. Dow, on Jefferson avenue, Thursday evening.
Henry F. Eldert, son of John H. Eldert, of Lefferts' avenue, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, is considered to be out of danger.
The engagement of Mr. William C. Haugaard and Miss Nettie Miller, of Morris Park, is announced. The marriage will take place in April.
It is stated that the legality of the election for the incorporation of the village of Richmond Hill, affirmed last week by the general term of the supreme court, will be carried to the court of appeals.
The citizens' non-partisan league have called a meeting for March 19, at the Congregational church, to take action relating to the spring election. It is rumored that they will join forces with the Good Government association of Jamaica.
Mrs. Josephine Brown, wife of Jacob M. Brown, died at her home on Lefferts' avenue on Saturday. Funeral services were held at her late residence Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. A. W. Byrt officiating. The interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery.
A tax-payer of this village sent the following letter of protest to Receiver of Taxes Haviland:
Henry M. Haviland, Receiver of Taxes:
DEAR SIR — Enclosed find certified check made payable to your order for $31.68, amount of taxes set down against my property in Richmond Hill. While paying it, I protest on principle against the item of $2.16 for "road tax." The principle is not unfamiliar to American history: "Taxation without representation." In the nine years during which I have lived at Richmond Hill never once has a shovel or a hoe been put to my road, or any other road within the limits that I know of by employe of town or county, though I have paid the tax right along. The American Union came into existence as a protest against such robbery. So did the incorporated village of Richmond Hill, at last triumphant over its shortsighted or malignant enemies. By and by we shall be out of the mud. I pay this last item of unjust taxation with my disrespect to those who would have had us stick there forever. Truthfully yours, JACOB A. RIIS.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
Friday, June 6, 2008
A Southold Couple Elope
New York, 1895
Tillie Williams and Frank Young, of Southold, are missing. They were sweethearts and it is thought that they have eloped. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are convinced that their daughter has become Mrs. Young.
Sayers—Blake
Miss Elizabeth Sayers, daughter of Mrs. Anna L. Sayers, and James Randal Blake, were married on Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's mother on Union Hall street, Jamaica, by the Rev. William Bottome.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Tillie Williams and Frank Young, of Southold, are missing. They were sweethearts and it is thought that they have eloped. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are convinced that their daughter has become Mrs. Young.
Sayers—Blake
Miss Elizabeth Sayers, daughter of Mrs. Anna L. Sayers, and James Randal Blake, were married on Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's mother on Union Hall street, Jamaica, by the Rev. William Bottome.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Jamaica Personals
New York, 1895
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Pettit are spending a few weeks at Ashville, N. C.
Marna S. Poulson, son of the Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Poulson, has been licensed as a local preacher.
Isaac Duell, at present residing at Orange, Mass., has been visiting friends in the village during the week.
Rev. George Williamson Smith, president of Trinity College, was visiting friends in Jamaica, on Wednesday.
Nathaniel Hendrickson and his sister, Mrs. Burtis, and Miss N. Nostrand returned home from Florida on Saturday.
Frederick Styles died suddenly in New York on Monday. He was a son in law of the late Joseph Bernhard of Jamaica.
James and Abram Van Siclen started on Friday for Chattanooga, Tenn., to examine the truck farm interest as carried on in that vicinity.
Col. Degrauw writes home from Oak Hill, Fla., that everything in that region is frozen up, and his orange grove is of no value, the fruit having all been killed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Pettit are spending a few weeks at Ashville, N. C.
Marna S. Poulson, son of the Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Poulson, has been licensed as a local preacher.
Isaac Duell, at present residing at Orange, Mass., has been visiting friends in the village during the week.
Rev. George Williamson Smith, president of Trinity College, was visiting friends in Jamaica, on Wednesday.
Nathaniel Hendrickson and his sister, Mrs. Burtis, and Miss N. Nostrand returned home from Florida on Saturday.
Frederick Styles died suddenly in New York on Monday. He was a son in law of the late Joseph Bernhard of Jamaica.
James and Abram Van Siclen started on Friday for Chattanooga, Tenn., to examine the truck farm interest as carried on in that vicinity.
Col. Degrauw writes home from Oak Hill, Fla., that everything in that region is frozen up, and his orange grove is of no value, the fruit having all been killed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Old-time Concert at Dunton
New York, 1895
There was a large gathering in the Congregational church at Dunton Tuesday evening, the attraction being an old-time concert under the direction of Father Asa (George L. Powell), and a company of good mixed voices. The program consisted of a collection of old-fashioned melodies, sacred and secular. The affair proved an excellent entertainment and was creditable to all concerned.
Long Leland Summer Resort
The traffic department of the Long Island railroad has issued a circular informing the proprietors of summer hotels and boarding houses that they can have information regarding the situation and advantages of the same published gratis in the forthcoming issue of "Summer Homes," by giving the necessary information to the nearest station agent.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
There was a large gathering in the Congregational church at Dunton Tuesday evening, the attraction being an old-time concert under the direction of Father Asa (George L. Powell), and a company of good mixed voices. The program consisted of a collection of old-fashioned melodies, sacred and secular. The affair proved an excellent entertainment and was creditable to all concerned.
Long Leland Summer Resort
The traffic department of the Long Island railroad has issued a circular informing the proprietors of summer hotels and boarding houses that they can have information regarding the situation and advantages of the same published gratis in the forthcoming issue of "Summer Homes," by giving the necessary information to the nearest station agent.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Brevities
New York, 1895
The Social Seventeen will give a dance at the Opera House on the evening of March 20.
James F. Archer is being urged by his friends to run this spring for the office of collector of village taxes.
The next meeting of the Athenaeum association will be held at Union Hall on Thursday next, at 3.45 o'clock. A number of new members were enrolled at the last meeting.
Abraham Wright, of the Jamaica beef company, has purchased of William Hardenbrook the new cottage on the west side of Hardenbrook avenue, between Fulton street and Shelton avenue, for $6,500.
Waite S. E. Ludlum, a respected resident of the village, died at his home on Union Hall street, yesterday morning. Deceased was in the 80th year of his age. He was a trustee of the Presbyterian church.
Mrs. E. B. Moore, of New York avenue, who was taken to the Poughkeepsie insane asylum February 22, died in that institution on Saturday. Her funeral took place on Tuesday, the Rev. William Bottome officiating. The interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
The Good Government association of the town of Jamaica held a meeting at the Town Hall Wednesday evening and adopted a constitution. They will meet next week to organize and make up a ticket for town officers to be voted for at the next spring election.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
The Social Seventeen will give a dance at the Opera House on the evening of March 20.
James F. Archer is being urged by his friends to run this spring for the office of collector of village taxes.
The next meeting of the Athenaeum association will be held at Union Hall on Thursday next, at 3.45 o'clock. A number of new members were enrolled at the last meeting.
Abraham Wright, of the Jamaica beef company, has purchased of William Hardenbrook the new cottage on the west side of Hardenbrook avenue, between Fulton street and Shelton avenue, for $6,500.
Waite S. E. Ludlum, a respected resident of the village, died at his home on Union Hall street, yesterday morning. Deceased was in the 80th year of his age. He was a trustee of the Presbyterian church.
Mrs. E. B. Moore, of New York avenue, who was taken to the Poughkeepsie insane asylum February 22, died in that institution on Saturday. Her funeral took place on Tuesday, the Rev. William Bottome officiating. The interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
The Good Government association of the town of Jamaica held a meeting at the Town Hall Wednesday evening and adopted a constitution. They will meet next week to organize and make up a ticket for town officers to be voted for at the next spring election.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Cy Gale's Beefsteak Dinner
New York, 1895
The Chub Club will hold a beefsteak dinner on Saturday evening in this village. The affair will be gotten up by Cyrus B. Gale, who, though a novice in that line claims he can excel the original "Beefsteak John" in the preparation of the juicy porterhouse.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
The Chub Club will hold a beefsteak dinner on Saturday evening in this village. The affair will be gotten up by Cyrus B. Gale, who, though a novice in that line claims he can excel the original "Beefsteak John" in the preparation of the juicy porterhouse.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Notes from Aqueduct
New York, 1895
The funeral services of Mrs. Carington was conducted by Rev. W. E. Blandy at her late residence on Centreville avenue last Sunday.
Mrs. Walter Davis, of Old South road, who has been suffering from a severe attack of influenza, is improving.
At the M. P. Church the lecture on "Tragic Scenes in Life's Battles," given by W. E. Blandy, was a marked success.
Rev. Alexander Patton, president of the New York conference, will preach in the Centreville avenue M. P. Church, on Sunday at 7.30. Mrs. W. E. Blandy will conduct a service of praise at 7 o'clock.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
A School House Burned
The Middle Village German school was burned about 11 o'clock Tuesday night. There was a rehearsal of the choir at 8 o'clock and the young ladies left the building at 10.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p.5.
The funeral services of Mrs. Carington was conducted by Rev. W. E. Blandy at her late residence on Centreville avenue last Sunday.
Mrs. Walter Davis, of Old South road, who has been suffering from a severe attack of influenza, is improving.
At the M. P. Church the lecture on "Tragic Scenes in Life's Battles," given by W. E. Blandy, was a marked success.
Rev. Alexander Patton, president of the New York conference, will preach in the Centreville avenue M. P. Church, on Sunday at 7.30. Mrs. W. E. Blandy will conduct a service of praise at 7 o'clock.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
A School House Burned
The Middle Village German school was burned about 11 o'clock Tuesday night. There was a rehearsal of the choir at 8 o'clock and the young ladies left the building at 10.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p.5.
News from Springfield
New York, 1895
Adam Hatter and Miss May Smith were married on Wednesday morning.
Mr. Smith and family have moved from New Lots to their new home on the Rockaway road.
The Presbyterian Sunday school building is now completed and will be ready for use on Sunday.
William Miller will celebrated the third anniversary of his marriage at his home on Mills avenue this evening.
Daniel R. Murray has sold two lots on Fairview avenue to Henry Hendrickson, who will build a house on them this spring.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Adam Hatter and Miss May Smith were married on Wednesday morning.
Mr. Smith and family have moved from New Lots to their new home on the Rockaway road.
The Presbyterian Sunday school building is now completed and will be ready for use on Sunday.
William Miller will celebrated the third anniversary of his marriage at his home on Mills avenue this evening.
Daniel R. Murray has sold two lots on Fairview avenue to Henry Hendrickson, who will build a house on them this spring.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
News of Hollis
New York, 1895
P. Miller, of Evergreen Park is on the sick list.
E. J. Johnson has returned from a business trip to Bangor, Me.
Miss Edna Nagle who has had an attack of grippe has recovered.
R. R. Miner has broken ground for a dwelling house on the Plank road.
R. Beebe is having his grocery wagons repainted and decorated, and is about to remodel the front of his store.
Contractors are asked to put in their bids for plans for the new school house. It is desired that it shall be completed for the fall term.
Miss Louisa Herrell of Staten Island, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. P. Weidman for several months, has returned to her home.
Charles Lanning has moved his barber shop in the Meinhart house on the Plank road, and Mr. Smith has set up a shoe store in the same building.
Burglars made an attempt to break into the house of Mr. Travis on the Plank road early Sunday morning. They were frightened away before an entrance was effected.
During Lent there will be preaching services every Friday evening in St. Gabriel's church. Rev. Charles H. Schultz, of Garden City, will be in charge.
A large and enthusiastic Democratic meeting was held in the truck house Tuesday evening. The resignation of R. Beebe, Jr., as president, was accepted, and W. C. Rosencranz was appointed in his place. R. Beebe, Jr., was elected secretary, and Messrs. Charles T. DeBevoise and S. Bloch, committee on finance. R. C. Livingston was elected delegate to the town convention.
Services in the First Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday will be as follows: Preaching by the pastor, Rev. T. F. Clark, 10.30; Sunday school, 2.30; Epworth league prayer meeting, 6.45; service of song at 7.30, which will consist of anthems and solos by the choir under the leadership of Mrs. E. J. Johnson, and singing by the congregation.
The Hollis social club held its regular meeting at the residence of President, Martin on Thursday evening, February 28th, and it proved a most enjoyable affair. Progressive euchre was played, and George Bell of Jamaica, secured the gentleman's prize while Mrs. Hegeman of New York City captured the ladies' prize. After supper singing and dancing was indulged in. The club is in a flourishing financial condition, and is a social success.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
P. Miller, of Evergreen Park is on the sick list.
E. J. Johnson has returned from a business trip to Bangor, Me.
Miss Edna Nagle who has had an attack of grippe has recovered.
R. R. Miner has broken ground for a dwelling house on the Plank road.
R. Beebe is having his grocery wagons repainted and decorated, and is about to remodel the front of his store.
Contractors are asked to put in their bids for plans for the new school house. It is desired that it shall be completed for the fall term.
Miss Louisa Herrell of Staten Island, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. P. Weidman for several months, has returned to her home.
Charles Lanning has moved his barber shop in the Meinhart house on the Plank road, and Mr. Smith has set up a shoe store in the same building.
Burglars made an attempt to break into the house of Mr. Travis on the Plank road early Sunday morning. They were frightened away before an entrance was effected.
During Lent there will be preaching services every Friday evening in St. Gabriel's church. Rev. Charles H. Schultz, of Garden City, will be in charge.
A large and enthusiastic Democratic meeting was held in the truck house Tuesday evening. The resignation of R. Beebe, Jr., as president, was accepted, and W. C. Rosencranz was appointed in his place. R. Beebe, Jr., was elected secretary, and Messrs. Charles T. DeBevoise and S. Bloch, committee on finance. R. C. Livingston was elected delegate to the town convention.
Services in the First Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday will be as follows: Preaching by the pastor, Rev. T. F. Clark, 10.30; Sunday school, 2.30; Epworth league prayer meeting, 6.45; service of song at 7.30, which will consist of anthems and solos by the choir under the leadership of Mrs. E. J. Johnson, and singing by the congregation.
The Hollis social club held its regular meeting at the residence of President, Martin on Thursday evening, February 28th, and it proved a most enjoyable affair. Progressive euchre was played, and George Bell of Jamaica, secured the gentleman's prize while Mrs. Hegeman of New York City captured the ladies' prize. After supper singing and dancing was indulged in. The club is in a flourishing financial condition, and is a social success.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Richmond Hill
New York, 1895
Mr. and Mrs. Easby, of Lefferts' avenue, have moved to Brooklyn.
Mrs. A. P. Man, of New York City, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Man.
The masquerade ball given by the glee club for the benefit of the Jamaica hospital netted $37.
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Fowler returned from their trip to Washington on Friday, and are now visiting friends in New York.
The next meeting of the clericus of Queens and Suffolk counties will be held at the residence of the Rev. William Fitch in April.
The entertainment committee of the Richmond Hill club gave a pleasant entertainment at Association Hall on Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Drucklict, of Hillside avenue, will sail for Europe about the first of April. They expect to remain abroad about a year.
The new cottage in course of erection for the Rev. Joshua Kimber is enclosed and will be ready for occupancy by the middle of May.
Michael Kelly, Sr., is about to erect a cottage on the corner of Hillside avenue and Cottage street, to cost $2,000. W. F. Ruland of Ozone Park is the builder.
The two busiest portions of the town at the present time are Jefferson and Stoothoff avenues, Morris Park, and Chestnut and Elm streets, Richmond Hill. On the former avenues twelve new buildings are in course of erection, and the same number on the other streets. Plans are being prepared for the erection of several more houses in the above localities.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Mr. and Mrs. Easby, of Lefferts' avenue, have moved to Brooklyn.
Mrs. A. P. Man, of New York City, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Man.
The masquerade ball given by the glee club for the benefit of the Jamaica hospital netted $37.
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Fowler returned from their trip to Washington on Friday, and are now visiting friends in New York.
The next meeting of the clericus of Queens and Suffolk counties will be held at the residence of the Rev. William Fitch in April.
The entertainment committee of the Richmond Hill club gave a pleasant entertainment at Association Hall on Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Drucklict, of Hillside avenue, will sail for Europe about the first of April. They expect to remain abroad about a year.
The new cottage in course of erection for the Rev. Joshua Kimber is enclosed and will be ready for occupancy by the middle of May.
Michael Kelly, Sr., is about to erect a cottage on the corner of Hillside avenue and Cottage street, to cost $2,000. W. F. Ruland of Ozone Park is the builder.
The two busiest portions of the town at the present time are Jefferson and Stoothoff avenues, Morris Park, and Chestnut and Elm streets, Richmond Hill. On the former avenues twelve new buildings are in course of erection, and the same number on the other streets. Plans are being prepared for the erection of several more houses in the above localities.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Queens
New York, 1895
F. H. Wagner of the Jericho road, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, is recovering.
Mrs. Thomas Murphy and daughter, of Creed avenue, started for Jacksonville, Fla., on Tuesday, where they expect to remain until May 1st.
William H. Hoople has donated to the new St. Joseph's church all of the Cathedral windows. Work is being pushed rapidly forward in order to have the new building in readiness for dedication on the first Sunday in April.
Increase C. Hendrickson, aged 48 years, a respected resident of the village, died at his home on Creed avenue Saturday morning, after a short illness from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at his late residence Monday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Demarest officiating. The interment was in Springfield cemetery.
Thomas Callister has been adding more improved machinery to his carriage and wagon factory. This time it is a hydraulic press costing $1,500, for setting tires. With this machine he can set all the tires on a wagon in half an hour. By the old method it took from two and a half to three hours.
Henry Munson, a farm laborer employed by Henry Mitchell, who during the winter has been allowed to sleep in a room over the kitchen, got up early Monday morning before the family were awake, and, packing up clothing belonging to Mr. Mitchell valued at $20, took his departure. Munson has been in state prison.
The Democrats of the Thirteenth election district held their primary at the Lyceum on Tuesday evening. William Callister was elected a member of the town committee. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, John Callister; vice president, David T. Bloodgood; secretary, Adam Vogel; treasurer, Charles Rose.
Miss Emma Hansen and James Jensen of Jersey City were married at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Catharine Hansen, on Irving street, Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. Mr. Demarest. Immediately after the ceremony the couple started on their wedding tour. Upon their return they will take up their residence in Jersey City.
A stereoptican exhibition for the benefit of the woman's aid society of the Reformed church will be given in the chapel this evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
F. H. Wagner of the Jericho road, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, is recovering.
Mrs. Thomas Murphy and daughter, of Creed avenue, started for Jacksonville, Fla., on Tuesday, where they expect to remain until May 1st.
William H. Hoople has donated to the new St. Joseph's church all of the Cathedral windows. Work is being pushed rapidly forward in order to have the new building in readiness for dedication on the first Sunday in April.
Increase C. Hendrickson, aged 48 years, a respected resident of the village, died at his home on Creed avenue Saturday morning, after a short illness from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at his late residence Monday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Demarest officiating. The interment was in Springfield cemetery.
Thomas Callister has been adding more improved machinery to his carriage and wagon factory. This time it is a hydraulic press costing $1,500, for setting tires. With this machine he can set all the tires on a wagon in half an hour. By the old method it took from two and a half to three hours.
Henry Munson, a farm laborer employed by Henry Mitchell, who during the winter has been allowed to sleep in a room over the kitchen, got up early Monday morning before the family were awake, and, packing up clothing belonging to Mr. Mitchell valued at $20, took his departure. Munson has been in state prison.
The Democrats of the Thirteenth election district held their primary at the Lyceum on Tuesday evening. William Callister was elected a member of the town committee. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, John Callister; vice president, David T. Bloodgood; secretary, Adam Vogel; treasurer, Charles Rose.
Miss Emma Hansen and James Jensen of Jersey City were married at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Catharine Hansen, on Irving street, Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. Mr. Demarest. Immediately after the ceremony the couple started on their wedding tour. Upon their return they will take up their residence in Jersey City.
A stereoptican exhibition for the benefit of the woman's aid society of the Reformed church will be given in the chapel this evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News
New York, 1895
John Holmes, who ran away from his wife over three years ago, has returned. He has become reconciled to his wife and they will live in Brooklyn.
William Watson has commenced the erection of a three story building 50x75 feet, on Atlantic avenue near the Junction. It will be used as a hotel.
Justice Lott fined Joseph Wittman $12 for having in his possession 36 bottles belonging to Munch Bros. & Co. and John Reimels, beer bottlers of Brooklyn.
The trial of Emanuel Miller of Woodhaven, charged with the violation of the excise law, was again adjourned by Justice Seaman and set down for Thursday next.
Mrs. Day, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. William James, is the mother of twins, both boys, and Grandpa James is quite happy. Mother and children are doing finely.
John Mutter was burned recently while handling a can of oil. The can had been placed near a stove. When Mutter picked it up the oil, which had become heated, suddenly blazed up and the flames burned his mustache and eyebrows.
In December last Henry H. Koch was arrested on a charge of not supporting his daughter. He was arraigned before Justice Lott who sent him to the county jail for six months. Saturday he was taken before Judge Garretson, who, after hearing the facts, discharged him.
The Democrats of the Sixth election district, at their primary Tuesday evening, elected H. C. Derby a member of the town committee, and the following officers: President, L. Eldridge; first vice president, L. Ruoff, Jr.; second vice president, H. W. Zimmerman ; financial and recording secretary, H. C. Schneider; treasurer, T. M. Lumis.
The law suit between Mr. Hayward and Assemblyman Vacheron has been settled. Mr. Hayward claimed that he made Mr. Vacheron a loan of money. Mr. Vacheron denied it. Mr. Hayward produced his check with Mr. Vacheron's indorsment to prove that the latter was in his debt. Still the lawmaker did not pay and Mr. Hayward entered suit. When it came to the point of going to trial before a jury or paying up, Mr. Vacheron settled and Mr. Hayward was made happy. He only sued as a last resort.
In August last Henry Brauer, who was boarding with Mrs. Rooney in Hoboken, N. J., was taken sick and came home to his mother's at Brooklyn Hills, where he died. He had two policies on his life amounting to $630 in the Prudential life insurance company of Newark, which he left with Mrs. Rooney. He made a will leaving his property to his mother and making her sole executrix. The will was admitted to probate by Surrogate Weller. On the 31st of August Mrs. Brauer wrote to the insurance company that her son was dead, and they wrote to her that no claim had been made for his insurance. She was afterward told that the insurance had been paid to Mrs. Rooney, under the laws of New Jersey for debts against him. Mrs. Brauer, through Counselor Merrill, has commenced suit against the insurance company for the $630, claiming as her son died in this county the money is payable in New York state.
A pleasant party was given by Mr. and Mrs. George Shattuck at their residence on Broadway, Ozone Park, Monday evening, the occasion being the anniversary of Mrs. Shattuck's birthday. After progressive euchre and other games, interspersed with vocal and instrumental music, a sumptuous repast was spread. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hitchcock, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. George Choate, Mr. and Mrs. George McKnight, Judge Lott, Mrs. Lott, Mr. and Mrs. Mullin, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Van Wicklen, Mr. and Mrs. Chevalier, Mr. and Mrs. John Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Serot, W. E. Clark, Mrs. Charles Schuster, Henry Camden, Miss Camden, Mrs. Pickup, Mr. Kenny, Miss Tyler, A. Van Siclen and many others. The prizes were beautiful. Mrs. Mullen took first, and Mrs. Hamilton second, of the ladies prizes; Henry Camden first, and Judge Lott second, of the gentlemen's prizes.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
John Holmes, who ran away from his wife over three years ago, has returned. He has become reconciled to his wife and they will live in Brooklyn.
William Watson has commenced the erection of a three story building 50x75 feet, on Atlantic avenue near the Junction. It will be used as a hotel.
Justice Lott fined Joseph Wittman $12 for having in his possession 36 bottles belonging to Munch Bros. & Co. and John Reimels, beer bottlers of Brooklyn.
The trial of Emanuel Miller of Woodhaven, charged with the violation of the excise law, was again adjourned by Justice Seaman and set down for Thursday next.
Mrs. Day, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. William James, is the mother of twins, both boys, and Grandpa James is quite happy. Mother and children are doing finely.
John Mutter was burned recently while handling a can of oil. The can had been placed near a stove. When Mutter picked it up the oil, which had become heated, suddenly blazed up and the flames burned his mustache and eyebrows.
In December last Henry H. Koch was arrested on a charge of not supporting his daughter. He was arraigned before Justice Lott who sent him to the county jail for six months. Saturday he was taken before Judge Garretson, who, after hearing the facts, discharged him.
The Democrats of the Sixth election district, at their primary Tuesday evening, elected H. C. Derby a member of the town committee, and the following officers: President, L. Eldridge; first vice president, L. Ruoff, Jr.; second vice president, H. W. Zimmerman ; financial and recording secretary, H. C. Schneider; treasurer, T. M. Lumis.
The law suit between Mr. Hayward and Assemblyman Vacheron has been settled. Mr. Hayward claimed that he made Mr. Vacheron a loan of money. Mr. Vacheron denied it. Mr. Hayward produced his check with Mr. Vacheron's indorsment to prove that the latter was in his debt. Still the lawmaker did not pay and Mr. Hayward entered suit. When it came to the point of going to trial before a jury or paying up, Mr. Vacheron settled and Mr. Hayward was made happy. He only sued as a last resort.
In August last Henry Brauer, who was boarding with Mrs. Rooney in Hoboken, N. J., was taken sick and came home to his mother's at Brooklyn Hills, where he died. He had two policies on his life amounting to $630 in the Prudential life insurance company of Newark, which he left with Mrs. Rooney. He made a will leaving his property to his mother and making her sole executrix. The will was admitted to probate by Surrogate Weller. On the 31st of August Mrs. Brauer wrote to the insurance company that her son was dead, and they wrote to her that no claim had been made for his insurance. She was afterward told that the insurance had been paid to Mrs. Rooney, under the laws of New Jersey for debts against him. Mrs. Brauer, through Counselor Merrill, has commenced suit against the insurance company for the $630, claiming as her son died in this county the money is payable in New York state.
A pleasant party was given by Mr. and Mrs. George Shattuck at their residence on Broadway, Ozone Park, Monday evening, the occasion being the anniversary of Mrs. Shattuck's birthday. After progressive euchre and other games, interspersed with vocal and instrumental music, a sumptuous repast was spread. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hitchcock, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. George Choate, Mr. and Mrs. George McKnight, Judge Lott, Mrs. Lott, Mr. and Mrs. Mullin, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Van Wicklen, Mr. and Mrs. Chevalier, Mr. and Mrs. John Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Serot, W. E. Clark, Mrs. Charles Schuster, Henry Camden, Miss Camden, Mrs. Pickup, Mr. Kenny, Miss Tyler, A. Van Siclen and many others. The prizes were beautiful. Mrs. Mullen took first, and Mrs. Hamilton second, of the ladies prizes; Henry Camden first, and Judge Lott second, of the gentlemen's prizes.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Jamaica Personals
New York, 1895
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. P. Tator of Beaver street are at Palm Beach, Florida.
John Leech of Fulton street is at Ashville, N. C., where he will spend several weeks.
Theodore Rogers and Charles A. Lockwood returned home from Currituck, N. C., on Friday.
Mr. E. B. Moore, of New York avenue, whose mind has been failing for the past year, was on Friday taken to the Poughkeepsie asylum.
Dunton Notes
Mrs. J. B. Currier, of Van Wyck avenue, took first and third prizes for a pair of St. Bernard dogs, ten months old, at the dog show recently held in New York City.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. P. Tator of Beaver street are at Palm Beach, Florida.
John Leech of Fulton street is at Ashville, N. C., where he will spend several weeks.
Theodore Rogers and Charles A. Lockwood returned home from Currituck, N. C., on Friday.
Mr. E. B. Moore, of New York avenue, whose mind has been failing for the past year, was on Friday taken to the Poughkeepsie asylum.
Dunton Notes
Mrs. J. B. Currier, of Van Wyck avenue, took first and third prizes for a pair of St. Bernard dogs, ten months old, at the dog show recently held in New York City.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
Notes From Aqueduct
New York, 1895
The sociable held at the residence of Mrs. George Monroe was an agreeable success.
Isaac L. Jones, who for the past three years has occupied the James Anderson farm at Jamaica South, has rented the farm belonging to the Hoffmier estate at Rosedale.
The Rev. Mr. Blandy will lecture in the M. P. Church on Sunday evening on the subject "Tragic Scenes in Life's Battle." The music will be enhanced by the addition of a cornet and piccolo.
The society of Systematic Workers connected with the Bethel Sunday school of Jamaica South met at the residence of J. M. Bergen, Thursday evening. There was a very large attendance. Mr. Bergen and C. J. Bergen entertained the company with polyoptican views and tricks of various kind. Refreshments were served.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
The sociable held at the residence of Mrs. George Monroe was an agreeable success.
Isaac L. Jones, who for the past three years has occupied the James Anderson farm at Jamaica South, has rented the farm belonging to the Hoffmier estate at Rosedale.
The Rev. Mr. Blandy will lecture in the M. P. Church on Sunday evening on the subject "Tragic Scenes in Life's Battle." The music will be enhanced by the addition of a cornet and piccolo.
The society of Systematic Workers connected with the Bethel Sunday school of Jamaica South met at the residence of J. M. Bergen, Thursday evening. There was a very large attendance. Mr. Bergen and C. J. Bergen entertained the company with polyoptican views and tricks of various kind. Refreshments were served.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
News from Springfield
New York, 1895
Frank Watts and Miss Agnes Cornell are to be married soon.
Isaac Higbie, an old resident of this place, died on Saturday.
George Wobby is spending a week in Brooklyn with his mother.
William Watts, Sr., is very sick at his home on Farmers' avenue.
William Watts, Jr., has moved into William Hendrickson's house on Teapot avenue.
Isaac Higbie was buried from the Presbyterian church on Tuesday. He was 81 years old.
Mrs. Frederick Hensler of Rosedale is suffering from a sprained ankle, the result of a fall.
Leonard Miller entertained a number of friends at his house on the Merrick road Tuesday evening.
A ten-cent tea party was given Friday evening at the Presbyterian parsonage. A delightful evening was passed.
W. P. Amberman will move to his new cottage on Springfield avenue next week. It has all the modern improvements.
Rev. W. P. Estes was tendered his farewell tea party on Wednesday night at his residence, about fifty guests being present.
Charles H. Smith has sold his property formerly rented by George Roeckel, to a party who will carry on the coal, feed and seed business.
After a long delay caused by the lumber merchants failing to supply the material needed for use on the new school building work has again been started. It will be ready for occupancy by April 1st.
Stephen Hendrickson, who had his fingers frozen during the cold weather, had them bandaged with turpentine. While lighting a cigar the bandages ignited burning his fingers to the bone.
Mrs. George Lewis was buried from the Elmont M. E. Church on Wednesday afternoon. Her husband, Rev. George Lewis, was buried from the same church a week before.
The scaffold upon which the men were at work in the new school building broke on Monday, throwing the men to the ground. F. W. Corwin, foreman, had his arm broken. He has returned to his home in Columbus, Ohio.
Presiding Elder Wing held the last quarterly conference on Sunday. At the close the official board for the ensuing year was elected, as follows: Stewards, J. G. H. Bedell, C. E. Abrams, George Bedell, H. E. Remsen, W. P. Amberman, Willett McCoun, Robert A. Murray, Robert A. Nostrand, Charles Spaulding, George Fosdick, John Watts, S. L. Frederick, N. W. Kinsey; trustees, W. P. Higbie, A. Foster, Jr., G. H. Higbie, E. H. Thomson, J. Deremer, Samuel Mills, Geo. Tepe, Daniel Murray and I. Hendrickson.
A reception was held on Wednesday evening at the Bisbee Homestead. The parlors were handsomely decorated. Music was furnished by Nelson. About 75 couples joined in the grand march. Much praise was bestowed upon the floor managers, Messrs Benjamin Langdon, Stewart B. Murray, Frank Bryce, and George Watts. Among those present were the Misses Helen Hegerman, Julia Bedell, Grace Stoothoff, Etta Hammond, Alice Murray, Annie Bryce, Belle Styles, Minnie Miller, Allis Jells, Carrie and Marcy Francis, the Misses Bohman, Miss Stevens, Carrie Valentine, Carrie Baylis. Among the gentlemen present were Frank Bryce, Irving Murray, Fred Deremer, Benjamin Langdon, George Hagerman, Stewart B. Murray, Remsen Van Siclen, George Watts, Jesse Watts, Harry Bedell, Coles Hendrickson, Charles Mott, James Francis, Robert Watts, Mr. Hartman, Mr. Kinsey, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Muchmore, Mr. and Mrs. John Murray, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Stoothoff.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
Frank Watts and Miss Agnes Cornell are to be married soon.
Isaac Higbie, an old resident of this place, died on Saturday.
George Wobby is spending a week in Brooklyn with his mother.
William Watts, Sr., is very sick at his home on Farmers' avenue.
William Watts, Jr., has moved into William Hendrickson's house on Teapot avenue.
Isaac Higbie was buried from the Presbyterian church on Tuesday. He was 81 years old.
Mrs. Frederick Hensler of Rosedale is suffering from a sprained ankle, the result of a fall.
Leonard Miller entertained a number of friends at his house on the Merrick road Tuesday evening.
A ten-cent tea party was given Friday evening at the Presbyterian parsonage. A delightful evening was passed.
W. P. Amberman will move to his new cottage on Springfield avenue next week. It has all the modern improvements.
Rev. W. P. Estes was tendered his farewell tea party on Wednesday night at his residence, about fifty guests being present.
Charles H. Smith has sold his property formerly rented by George Roeckel, to a party who will carry on the coal, feed and seed business.
After a long delay caused by the lumber merchants failing to supply the material needed for use on the new school building work has again been started. It will be ready for occupancy by April 1st.
Stephen Hendrickson, who had his fingers frozen during the cold weather, had them bandaged with turpentine. While lighting a cigar the bandages ignited burning his fingers to the bone.
Mrs. George Lewis was buried from the Elmont M. E. Church on Wednesday afternoon. Her husband, Rev. George Lewis, was buried from the same church a week before.
The scaffold upon which the men were at work in the new school building broke on Monday, throwing the men to the ground. F. W. Corwin, foreman, had his arm broken. He has returned to his home in Columbus, Ohio.
Presiding Elder Wing held the last quarterly conference on Sunday. At the close the official board for the ensuing year was elected, as follows: Stewards, J. G. H. Bedell, C. E. Abrams, George Bedell, H. E. Remsen, W. P. Amberman, Willett McCoun, Robert A. Murray, Robert A. Nostrand, Charles Spaulding, George Fosdick, John Watts, S. L. Frederick, N. W. Kinsey; trustees, W. P. Higbie, A. Foster, Jr., G. H. Higbie, E. H. Thomson, J. Deremer, Samuel Mills, Geo. Tepe, Daniel Murray and I. Hendrickson.
A reception was held on Wednesday evening at the Bisbee Homestead. The parlors were handsomely decorated. Music was furnished by Nelson. About 75 couples joined in the grand march. Much praise was bestowed upon the floor managers, Messrs Benjamin Langdon, Stewart B. Murray, Frank Bryce, and George Watts. Among those present were the Misses Helen Hegerman, Julia Bedell, Grace Stoothoff, Etta Hammond, Alice Murray, Annie Bryce, Belle Styles, Minnie Miller, Allis Jells, Carrie and Marcy Francis, the Misses Bohman, Miss Stevens, Carrie Valentine, Carrie Baylis. Among the gentlemen present were Frank Bryce, Irving Murray, Fred Deremer, Benjamin Langdon, George Hagerman, Stewart B. Murray, Remsen Van Siclen, George Watts, Jesse Watts, Harry Bedell, Coles Hendrickson, Charles Mott, James Francis, Robert Watts, Mr. Hartman, Mr. Kinsey, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Muchmore, Mr. and Mrs. John Murray, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Stoothoff.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Richmond Hill
New York, 1895
Mrs. Bryan, wife of the Rev. Mr. Bryan, is recovering from a severe attack of illness.
Frederick Bower of Hayestown is mentioned for the Republican nomination for assessor.
Henry Staato of Woodhaven is building a cottage for his own occupancy on Orchard street.
John Donaldson's new cottage on Hamilton avenue will be ready for occupancy May 1st.
Henrich Zimmerman, residing on Greenwood avenue, has been granted a pension of $12 per month, and $200 back pay.
The non-partisan league formed for the purpose of seeing that local affairs are honestly and economically conducted has 170 members enrolled.
Miss May Young and Miss Beckerton of Philadelphia, who were the guests of the Rev. and Mrs. Bryan, returned to their home on Saturday.
The appeal in the matter of the legality of the recent election to incorporate the village of Richmond Hill was argued on the 7th. The decision will be rendered in May.
The lecture given at Association Hall by Mr. Mowbray Monday evening for the benefit of the parish house of the Church of the Resurrection, was well attended and netted about $75.
Monday evening as Henry Codenskie of Garden City was driving on Myrtle avenue on his way to market, his horses became frightened at a dummy that was standing on the track near Hillside avenue. In backing the team he ran into the passenger car, tearing out every window on one side of it.
The carpenter's tools stolen two weeks ago from the house of A. L. Purdy were recovered in New York by Officer Ashmead on Friday. They were valued at $50, and had been sold by John Hoffman for $10. Hoffman stole them the same night that he was arrested by Officer Randolph Smith while breaking into the tool house of Haugaard Brothers.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. Bryan, wife of the Rev. Mr. Bryan, is recovering from a severe attack of illness.
Frederick Bower of Hayestown is mentioned for the Republican nomination for assessor.
Henry Staato of Woodhaven is building a cottage for his own occupancy on Orchard street.
John Donaldson's new cottage on Hamilton avenue will be ready for occupancy May 1st.
Henrich Zimmerman, residing on Greenwood avenue, has been granted a pension of $12 per month, and $200 back pay.
The non-partisan league formed for the purpose of seeing that local affairs are honestly and economically conducted has 170 members enrolled.
Miss May Young and Miss Beckerton of Philadelphia, who were the guests of the Rev. and Mrs. Bryan, returned to their home on Saturday.
The appeal in the matter of the legality of the recent election to incorporate the village of Richmond Hill was argued on the 7th. The decision will be rendered in May.
The lecture given at Association Hall by Mr. Mowbray Monday evening for the benefit of the parish house of the Church of the Resurrection, was well attended and netted about $75.
Monday evening as Henry Codenskie of Garden City was driving on Myrtle avenue on his way to market, his horses became frightened at a dummy that was standing on the track near Hillside avenue. In backing the team he ran into the passenger car, tearing out every window on one side of it.
The carpenter's tools stolen two weeks ago from the house of A. L. Purdy were recovered in New York by Officer Ashmead on Friday. They were valued at $50, and had been sold by John Hoffman for $10. Hoffman stole them the same night that he was arrested by Officer Randolph Smith while breaking into the tool house of Haugaard Brothers.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News
New York, 1895
The boys of Ozone Park have commenced to talk base ball once more.
The Lalance & Grosjean factory closed down on Friday and Saturday on account of a holiday.
A familiar sight in our streets these days is to see a constable escorting from four to six tramps to the county jail at one time.
Deputy Sheriff Adam Busch of Woodhaven is mourning the loss of $114, stolen from him at the ball of the Harmonic society at East New York.
While driving on Broadway Sunday Wells Lott was thrown from his sulky by being run into by a party from Jamaica. Mr. Lott was not hurt, but received a severe shaking up. The sulky was slightly damaged.
The Woodhaven Sangerlust held a very enjoyable masquerade ball at Jenny's hall on Thursday, which was largely attended. Some of the dresses were very fancy and very catching. Everyone enjoyed the good time until daylight.
The Deraismes hose company held an entertainment and reception at Albion hall on Thursday night. The affair was the best ever given by home talent. The reception, in which over one hundred couples took part, passed off very pleasantly.
The Jones hook and ladder company of the Woodhaven fire department took part in the firemen's parade on Washington's birthday, and made a very fine appearance. A number of boys from the Deraismes hose company also paraded with the Jones company.
Owing to the poor plastering work done in school No. 1, Woodhaven, the fall of the ceilings is a constant menace to the children. Some of the classrooms have had to be closed while new ceilings were being put up. It is only a question of time when every ceiling in the school will be down.
The funeral service of Mrs. C. B. Van Wart was held at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Croatman, Ozone Park, on Monday evening by the Rev. F. W. Cutler. Mrs. Van Wart was a teacher in the Presbyterian Sunday school and will be sadly missed by all those connected with the school. She was of a lovable and kindly disposition and made a host of friends. Her remains were interred in Woodhaven cemetery on Tuesday morning.
Members of the Legislature must have enjoyed a hearty laugh at the expense of the airy "Gene" Vacheron when they read last Friday's Sun. Everybody in this town made merry over the Sun's reference to our "Favorite Boy." This is what the Sun said in its Albany column: "Among the Assembly bills introduced was one by Mr. Vacheron of Ozone Park, who is as fresh as the exhilarating gas that his place of residence is named after and as flat as the salt meadows on which it stands. The bill provides for a vote of the people in cities of the first class, which does not include Ozone Park, on the question of a single tax on land values."
Joseph Sagerer was released from the county jail where he had spent ten days for beating his wife. He immediately went home and sought out his wife. She was so pleased to see him that she decided to have a celebration. Accordingly she fixed up a nice supper and invited the neighbors in to the feast. Sagerer, who had cultivated a vigorous thirst in jail, quaffed beer long and often. By the time the guests went home he had reached a state where his joy at seeing his wife turned to one of hatred for having him sent away. He playfully seized her and wiped up the floor with her. Justice Lott sent him back to jail for sixty days.
Mr, and Mrs. H. L. Van Wicklen of Ozone Park celebrated their silver wedding last Friday evening at their residence. There were one hundred and fifty people present and a very large number of handsome and valuable presents were received. The supper was elegant and tastefully arranged. Breakfast was served about four o'clock and the festivities were continued until the sun was up. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Blood, Mr. Tuttle and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Geo. Nones, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Schriver, Mr. and Mrs. Vacheron, Mr. and Mrs. Pickup, Mr. and Mrs. Alsop, Henry Camden, Dr. Macdonald, Mr. and Mrs. I. Brown, Mr. and Mks. W. G. Platt, the Misses Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. Goldthorpe, Mr. and Mrs. George Shattuck, Mr. and Mrs. Van Siclen, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Eldridge, Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock, and many others.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
The boys of Ozone Park have commenced to talk base ball once more.
The Lalance & Grosjean factory closed down on Friday and Saturday on account of a holiday.
A familiar sight in our streets these days is to see a constable escorting from four to six tramps to the county jail at one time.
Deputy Sheriff Adam Busch of Woodhaven is mourning the loss of $114, stolen from him at the ball of the Harmonic society at East New York.
While driving on Broadway Sunday Wells Lott was thrown from his sulky by being run into by a party from Jamaica. Mr. Lott was not hurt, but received a severe shaking up. The sulky was slightly damaged.
The Woodhaven Sangerlust held a very enjoyable masquerade ball at Jenny's hall on Thursday, which was largely attended. Some of the dresses were very fancy and very catching. Everyone enjoyed the good time until daylight.
The Deraismes hose company held an entertainment and reception at Albion hall on Thursday night. The affair was the best ever given by home talent. The reception, in which over one hundred couples took part, passed off very pleasantly.
The Jones hook and ladder company of the Woodhaven fire department took part in the firemen's parade on Washington's birthday, and made a very fine appearance. A number of boys from the Deraismes hose company also paraded with the Jones company.
Owing to the poor plastering work done in school No. 1, Woodhaven, the fall of the ceilings is a constant menace to the children. Some of the classrooms have had to be closed while new ceilings were being put up. It is only a question of time when every ceiling in the school will be down.
The funeral service of Mrs. C. B. Van Wart was held at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John Croatman, Ozone Park, on Monday evening by the Rev. F. W. Cutler. Mrs. Van Wart was a teacher in the Presbyterian Sunday school and will be sadly missed by all those connected with the school. She was of a lovable and kindly disposition and made a host of friends. Her remains were interred in Woodhaven cemetery on Tuesday morning.
Members of the Legislature must have enjoyed a hearty laugh at the expense of the airy "Gene" Vacheron when they read last Friday's Sun. Everybody in this town made merry over the Sun's reference to our "Favorite Boy." This is what the Sun said in its Albany column: "Among the Assembly bills introduced was one by Mr. Vacheron of Ozone Park, who is as fresh as the exhilarating gas that his place of residence is named after and as flat as the salt meadows on which it stands. The bill provides for a vote of the people in cities of the first class, which does not include Ozone Park, on the question of a single tax on land values."
Joseph Sagerer was released from the county jail where he had spent ten days for beating his wife. He immediately went home and sought out his wife. She was so pleased to see him that she decided to have a celebration. Accordingly she fixed up a nice supper and invited the neighbors in to the feast. Sagerer, who had cultivated a vigorous thirst in jail, quaffed beer long and often. By the time the guests went home he had reached a state where his joy at seeing his wife turned to one of hatred for having him sent away. He playfully seized her and wiped up the floor with her. Justice Lott sent him back to jail for sixty days.
Mr, and Mrs. H. L. Van Wicklen of Ozone Park celebrated their silver wedding last Friday evening at their residence. There were one hundred and fifty people present and a very large number of handsome and valuable presents were received. The supper was elegant and tastefully arranged. Breakfast was served about four o'clock and the festivities were continued until the sun was up. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Blood, Mr. Tuttle and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Geo. Nones, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Schriver, Mr. and Mrs. Vacheron, Mr. and Mrs. Pickup, Mr. and Mrs. Alsop, Henry Camden, Dr. Macdonald, Mr. and Mrs. I. Brown, Mr. and Mks. W. G. Platt, the Misses Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. Goldthorpe, Mr. and Mrs. George Shattuck, Mr. and Mrs. Van Siclen, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Eldridge, Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock, and many others.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Brevities
New York, 1895
The choral class of the Jamaica choral society, at the rehearsal Monday night, reached an enrollment of 100.
Mrs. Henry A. Van Allen lost one of her diamond earrings while attending the fair at the Town Hall on Friday evening.
The fair at the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday for the benefit of the Reformed Church Sunday school netted about $500.
F. F. Heyse has rented J. R. Everitt's store corner of Fulton and Union Hall streets, and will remove his jewelry business thereto about April 1.
At the annual meeting of the Jamaica hospital managers, the old officers were reelected: President, Miss Mary R. Gale; vice president, Mrs. Kehlbeck; secretary, Mrs. Henry Clerk; treasurer, Mrs. Granville Yeaton.
Morris Park Notes
The engagement is announced of Paul Strauss and Miss Adele Woelfel of Glendale.
Henry Willett is prominently named for the Republican nomination for justice of the peace.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
The choral class of the Jamaica choral society, at the rehearsal Monday night, reached an enrollment of 100.
Mrs. Henry A. Van Allen lost one of her diamond earrings while attending the fair at the Town Hall on Friday evening.
The fair at the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday for the benefit of the Reformed Church Sunday school netted about $500.
F. F. Heyse has rented J. R. Everitt's store corner of Fulton and Union Hall streets, and will remove his jewelry business thereto about April 1.
At the annual meeting of the Jamaica hospital managers, the old officers were reelected: President, Miss Mary R. Gale; vice president, Mrs. Kehlbeck; secretary, Mrs. Henry Clerk; treasurer, Mrs. Granville Yeaton.
Morris Park Notes
The engagement is announced of Paul Strauss and Miss Adele Woelfel of Glendale.
Henry Willett is prominently named for the Republican nomination for justice of the peace.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
News of Hollis
New York, 1895
Mrs. D. H. Carpentar has been visiting friends in Huntington.
While skating E. D. Silbley fell, receiving severe flesh wounds in his face.
Richard Loeben, of the Wheeler Place, had the misfortune to cut his foot with an ax.
Services were held in St. Gabriel's Episcopal church Wednesday morning, it being Ash Wednesday.
The euchre club of Jamaica was entertained at the residence of Mrs. A. J. DeBevoise, on Wednesday evening.
Miss Sadie Romeon, of Brooklyn, a former resident of Hollis, has been the guest of Miss Mamie De Bevoise this week.
Frederick W. Dunton, who broke his left shoulder two weeks ago, by falling from his water tower, has so far recovered as to be able to go out and attend to business.
At the school meeting in the school house last Saturday evening, it was decided to erect a new school house at a cost of twenty thousand dollars on a site a short distance north of the Plank Road, near the Stockholm farm.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
Note: Carpentar and Silbley were spelled that way in the original article. De Bevoise was spelled as two words like that and also once as a single word, hyphenated at the end of a line.
Mrs. D. H. Carpentar has been visiting friends in Huntington.
While skating E. D. Silbley fell, receiving severe flesh wounds in his face.
Richard Loeben, of the Wheeler Place, had the misfortune to cut his foot with an ax.
Services were held in St. Gabriel's Episcopal church Wednesday morning, it being Ash Wednesday.
The euchre club of Jamaica was entertained at the residence of Mrs. A. J. DeBevoise, on Wednesday evening.
Miss Sadie Romeon, of Brooklyn, a former resident of Hollis, has been the guest of Miss Mamie De Bevoise this week.
Frederick W. Dunton, who broke his left shoulder two weeks ago, by falling from his water tower, has so far recovered as to be able to go out and attend to business.
At the school meeting in the school house last Saturday evening, it was decided to erect a new school house at a cost of twenty thousand dollars on a site a short distance north of the Plank Road, near the Stockholm farm.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
Note: Carpentar and Silbley were spelled that way in the original article. De Bevoise was spelled as two words like that and also once as a single word, hyphenated at the end of a line.
The News of Queens
New York, 1895
F. Wagner, residing on the Jericho road, is sick with pneumonia.
C. W. Ward received several premiums for carnations at the flower show in Boston last week.
Andrew Brand and Miss Elizabeth Rose, daughter of Charles Rose, will be married on Sunday, March 10.
The Pinochle club cleared about $75 at their ball at Krummenacker's Hall last week. It was a pleasant affair.
Increase C. Hendrickson, of Creed avenue, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, is recovering. This is good news.
Henry Mosbach has refurnished and renovated his hotel on the Hempstead road, and fitted up rooms for club meetings.
The Rev. and Mrs. Ivy returned from their wedding tour on Monday, and are residing in the Kenyon house on the Hempstead road.
The lawn of N. W. Doughty was recently visited by vandals and boxwood shrubs of more than 100 years' growth, despoiled by their branches being broken and carried away for use in floral decorations.
The Shakespeare club met at the residence of Oscar Willis, on the Jericho road, Monday evening, and read King Richard II. After the reading a collation was served.
The final shoot at the Athletic grounds on Friday was well attended. The best scores during the match were made by J. Hamilton, 216; C. C. Vogel, 211; H. Kosel, 210; possible score, 225. Charles Vogel was the winner of the medal for the most flags, H. Kosel, second. Mr. Kosel was also the winner of the most sixty-nines, having 16.
Jamaica post, G. A. R., on Friday took part in the ceremony of presenting to joint School District No. 8, Flushing, Hempstead and Jamaica, a handsome American flag, given by the post. The affair took place at the schoolhouse, on the Jericho turnpike. The post turned out twenty-two members. Hempstead post participated in the ceremony. The program opened with prayer by the Rev. J. S. N. Demarest. After this came recitations and dialogues by the pupils, and singing by Miss Jennie Griffin. Principal Miss Hull recited "Our National Flag." George E. Tilly, of Jamaica Post, made the principal address.
The residence of John R. Kissam, on Creed avenue, had a narrow escape from obstruction by fire Saturday evening. The family were about retiring for the night when Mrs. Kissam went to her daughter's bedroom and placed a lamp on the stand. As she turned to leave the room the lamp fell from the stand to the floor and broke, scattering the oil about the room. The family tried to extinguish the flames, and the fire gained considerable headway before they gave an alarm. The truck company responded and after half an hour's hard work succeeded in putting out the fire. The damage by fire and water will not fall short of $600; insured.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
F. Wagner, residing on the Jericho road, is sick with pneumonia.
C. W. Ward received several premiums for carnations at the flower show in Boston last week.
Andrew Brand and Miss Elizabeth Rose, daughter of Charles Rose, will be married on Sunday, March 10.
The Pinochle club cleared about $75 at their ball at Krummenacker's Hall last week. It was a pleasant affair.
Increase C. Hendrickson, of Creed avenue, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, is recovering. This is good news.
Henry Mosbach has refurnished and renovated his hotel on the Hempstead road, and fitted up rooms for club meetings.
The Rev. and Mrs. Ivy returned from their wedding tour on Monday, and are residing in the Kenyon house on the Hempstead road.
The lawn of N. W. Doughty was recently visited by vandals and boxwood shrubs of more than 100 years' growth, despoiled by their branches being broken and carried away for use in floral decorations.
The Shakespeare club met at the residence of Oscar Willis, on the Jericho road, Monday evening, and read King Richard II. After the reading a collation was served.
The final shoot at the Athletic grounds on Friday was well attended. The best scores during the match were made by J. Hamilton, 216; C. C. Vogel, 211; H. Kosel, 210; possible score, 225. Charles Vogel was the winner of the medal for the most flags, H. Kosel, second. Mr. Kosel was also the winner of the most sixty-nines, having 16.
Jamaica post, G. A. R., on Friday took part in the ceremony of presenting to joint School District No. 8, Flushing, Hempstead and Jamaica, a handsome American flag, given by the post. The affair took place at the schoolhouse, on the Jericho turnpike. The post turned out twenty-two members. Hempstead post participated in the ceremony. The program opened with prayer by the Rev. J. S. N. Demarest. After this came recitations and dialogues by the pupils, and singing by Miss Jennie Griffin. Principal Miss Hull recited "Our National Flag." George E. Tilly, of Jamaica Post, made the principal address.
The residence of John R. Kissam, on Creed avenue, had a narrow escape from obstruction by fire Saturday evening. The family were about retiring for the night when Mrs. Kissam went to her daughter's bedroom and placed a lamp on the stand. As she turned to leave the room the lamp fell from the stand to the floor and broke, scattering the oil about the room. The family tried to extinguish the flames, and the fire gained considerable headway before they gave an alarm. The truck company responded and after half an hour's hard work succeeded in putting out the fire. The damage by fire and water will not fall short of $600; insured.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
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