Wednesday, June 11, 2008

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.

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