Butcher Business Sold

New York, 1895

News of Hollis.

S. Block has sold his butcher business to a Mr. Hulse, of Flushing.

Mrs. William Bailey, who has been ill, is slowly regaining her health.

Ground has been broken for a new grocery store on the plank road.

P. Miller, who has been visiting friends in Philadelphia has returned home.

John Teale, of the Odd Fellows' Home, has returned from a visit with friends in Philadelphia.

The May party given by St. Mary's guild of St. Gabriel's church proved a social as well as financial success. The receipts were about $27.

The King's Daughters of the Methodist church will hold a cake sale at the residence of Mrs. McCarter Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5, for the benefit of the church.

Rev. Dr. Curtis, of Highland Heights, N. J., occupied the pulpit in the Methodist church Sunday morning. The pastor, Rev. T. F. Clark, took charge of the services in the evening.

Work on the new school building was commenced on Monday. Woolley Brothers of Jamaica, have the contract for the plumbing work. The building is to be ready for occupancy October 15.

A sociable was given by the Epworth League in the Methodist church Monday evening. About fifty people were present and an enjoyable time was had. A vocal solo was rendered by Mrs. C. F. Hill, several readings were given, and the choir sang a few selections.

The cornerstone of the new school house will be laid on Thursday, Memorial day. F. W. Dunton will preside, and there will be addresses by School Commissioner Cooley, and the Rev. Messrs. Schultz and Clark. The stone will be laid by the president of the board of education, A. S. Plimpton. The exercises will begin at ten o'clock.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.