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YAPHANK

PATCHOGUE ADVANCE|

1877-

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Patchogue Advance

December 15, 1877

John Rogers, the blacksmith, moves to Southampton today. Clark his partner, will continue at the old stand. The $10 purse rumored to be given at the Alms House "trotting track" was drawn.

The dwelling house and furniture of one Mr. Miller, a new resident of West Yaphank, was totally destroyed by fire on Friday evening of last week.

Feb. 16, 1878

The literary and Philharmonic Society is fast becoming a fixed institution. It has hired Mill's spacious hall and will labor for its extension and influence in the village.

Collector Rose was again in this village on Tuesday. He has been obliged to get a renewal of time, but reports generally prompt payments.

Enjoyment in a genuine sense, was typified at the party given by the family of Mr. Alfred Reid on Tuesday evening of this week. As a solid respectable pleasure gathering, it was the success of our winter pastimes. Music was furnished by Profs. Hammond and Homan.

Feb. 23, 1878

The monthly concert at the Presbyterian Church drew a large congregation.

A Sheriff's sale of liquor and cigars is announced at Mill's store, Sat. Feb. 23d.

Prof. Homan's singing school gives a concert about April 1st. The scholars will be assisted by the best talent in the county.

A closely contested game of baseball was played between the Patchogue nine and the Young Athletes, of this place, on the grounds of the latter. In all points it was a most interesting game. The final score was Liberals 11, Athletes 8. Mr. Seley, of Patchogue, officiated as umpire, and as he always does gave entire satisfaction. Honest and impartial, he gives a tone and pleasantness to the game.

March 2nd, 1878

Rosewell Davis has been appointed notary public of this place.

Yaphank is suffering with a relapse of ball fever. No less than three nines have been organized.

James Smith is said to be failing slowly. For a long time he has breathed through a silver tube inserted in his windpipe.

The following officers were elected at the first quarterly meeting of the Athletics ball club. President L.B. Homan, secretary, R.E. Hammond, Treasurer, A.W. Train, Captain, R. Nolan Trustees F. McCreary and Smith Thompson. The club is improving as a union and the national game increases in interest.

March 9, 1878

Will Hawkins has purchased a fine roadster, and believes in enjoying life while it lasts.

Alfred Davis, carpenter, has gone to Southampton to erect a blacksmith shop for Mr. Rogers.

The first and second nines played a match game on Saturday, resulting in a victory for the former, by a score of 54 to 13.

The village school began a new term last Monday, under the charge of Miss Mary Augusta Randall, Miss Russell resigning.

March 16, 1878

It is rumored that Wm. Phillips, Jr. has purchased a team of horses, and intends on farming next season.

The "Young Athletes" played the "Atlantics" of Coram, on their grounds last Friday. The Coram team had a number of substitutes from other clubs. The "Athletes" won the game easily by a score of 21 to 7.

April 13, 1878

Yaphank has got the measles.

Horace G. Randall, a prominent farmer of Middle Island, died at his residence Tuesday night, of this week.

Mr. Phillips, Jr., and Miss Martha Hallock, both of this place, were married last week.

April 20, 1878

The question now is "Have you had the measles?"

Deacon Norton is erecting a new barn and carriage house.

The "Lazy man's club," croquet has bloomed here. A shameful defeat for Yaphank's champion team, is the first item of the spring opening.

April 27, 1878

J.E. Weeks is a first rate house, sign and decorative painter, and excelled by none. He can also do a job on wagons and carriages second to very few.

Rev. G.R. Harding preached in the Presbyterian Church last Sabbath, to a large and intelligent audience... All ought to hear this lecture and witness the exhibition of the "Life and Death of the Drunkard," in twelve scenes. To conclude with "Rock of Ages," or "Simply to thy Cross I Cling"

May 11, 1878

A gay party left Yaphank Monday evening and boarded the yacht "Pvche" Capt. Wilson Higgins, at Bellport, bound for New York.

Last Saturday evening, Nelson Monsell's trotting horse ran away smashing the wagon. Mr. Monsell was thrown against a tree and quite badly bruised about the head.

AThe mysterious disappearance of Eugene Coombs last Monday has occasioned considerable sensation, and of course, Miss Grundy has taken the case in hand, and the gossips will roll a nine day's sweet under their tongues.

May 18, 1878

Mr. train is running a grocery wagon through middle Island and Coram.

May 25, 1878

Miss "Allie" Weeks who is earning quite a reputation as a taxidermist, has completed the stuffing of a fine specimen of the Great Northern Diver for Mr. Wm. Smith of Smiths Point.

Probably it is known to but few residents here that that great expounder of the Constitution. Daniel Webster once honored Yaphank by a visit and fished along its lower streams. On one occasion Mr. W. J. Weeks met the great orator while paddling down the river, the two saluting each other as they passed. Both Webster and Martin Van Buren were frequent guests of Samuel Carman at South haven.

June 1, 1878

John Dayton is rebuilding his house.

A junior baseball club has been organized with Berny Homan as Captain.

June 1, 1878 Yaphank

John Dayton is rebuilding his house.

A junior baseball club has been organized, with Berny Homan captain.

Mrs. Ira Davis, the milliner, is erecting fences and out buildings on her property.

It is everywhere evident that the harvest of croquet will be unusually large. Philetus Phillips takes the medal for the finest ground.

Mr. William Walling, the popular clerk of E. W. Mills' store, has resigned his position on account of ill health. He will probably reopen his shoe shop at Middle Island. Mr. Walling has many friends, and if there be a premium for honesty, he deserves it.

Capt. Higgins is getting his yacht in sailing trim at Port Jefferson. James Weeks, the knight of the brush, is doing the artistic.

Elbert Brewster, who is now in an European port, has sent home peculiar specimen of bird. Bill Robbins says it is a cross between Ben, Butler, and William Lloyd Garrison.

The "Young Athletes" challenge any amateur club in Brookhaven or Riverhead town to play a match July 4th, on grounds to be mutually agreed on. Address R.E Hammond, secretary. Here is a chance for Patchouge ash-Moriches and Bellport included.

June 8, 1878 Yaphank

Someone suggests that we should have been surnamed Yank-yankers.

Capt. Richard Homan made a visit home Tuesday, and left for his vessel at Philadelphia Wednesday morning.

Mr. James Ashton, now a member of the Brooklyn police force, has been visiting with his family and some friends here. Mr. A., is an old ex detective and policeman.

From the best authority it is announced that Mr. Alfred Reid has traded his farm with a Mr. Styles for Brooklyn property. We regret to learn that Mr. Reid contemplates moving from the place.

June 22, 1878 Yaphank

The Presbyterian festival has come and gone. The attendance was large, although only about $50 was netted. The supper, under the direction of Mrs. Horton, was excellent; and the floral stands presided over by Misses Ella Hawkins and Ada Homan added a snug sum to the church coffers.

H. W. Train has returned from his agency venture…. Lloyd Higgins will retire from behind the counter at Mills', and accept another position…. Wm. Walling has opened his shoe shop at Middle Island…. Capt. R. Homan has accepted the mateship of the yacht Rambler…. Dr. Baker has a new joy in the handsomest roadster that travels our streets…. Noah F. Swezey of New York, visited his friends here over Sunday…. James E. Weeks< has completed an artistic sign for Reid, the furniture dealer of Sayville…. Messrs. Sidney and Daniel Phillips hold the croquet championship against all comers…. Will "Wick" Mills kill that Peacock?

Miss Mary Booth, editress of Harpers Bazar, is a relative of Mr. Nelson Monsell, of this place.

June 29, 1878 Yaphank

Wm. Homan, late of this place, has accepted a position in the Brooklyn Post Office. He was in town on Saturday, to procure board for his wife and family during the "heated term."

Evening sailing on the flower pond, is becoming fashionable.

In the death of Hawkins Gerard, Yaphank has lost one of her noblest and truest men. L.B Homan, in his illustrated history, truly says of Mr. Gerard:

"There will always be a niche in the history of Yaphank's

benovelent, christian men for Hawkins Gerard Surely his was the white rose of a blameless life.

July 21, 1878

Miss Augusta Jenkins is now visiting her father, Sylvester Homan, is reported very low with cancer in the stomach. Hr recovery is despaired of.

The draining of the upper pond creates a stench, which we hope will not be prolonged.

A tub and rowing race is proposed by the ladies.

Yaphank, July 27, 1878

Eugene Coombs has established a grocery route through Coram, Middle Island and adjoining country. Our friends of the middle section are highly favored in number of venders

The draining of the lower pond and repair of a defective flue, was a picnic for the small boys this week. The number of stumps and logs exposed proves that the ponds were once large swamps, through which a small stream probably meandered its way to the ocean.

Van Ransellar Swezey, one of the old landmarks of the place, and a citizen long connected with the church and moral society of Yaphank died at his residence here on Monday.

August 10, 1878

Overton the butcher, has evidently struck a beef bonanza.

The Bailey family now occupy their country seat near Artist Lake.

Beach parties are now an epidemic here. A number will take place this week and next. Sun sea and sand form peculiar attractions, when fashionable to patronize them.

Mr. McCreery is at his home sick with malarial fever. He is filling a profitable position in Hunter's Point, and attributes his sickness to the recent filling in of low land near his business.

Personal-Frank McCreery is the coming curve ball pitcher…. Newton at the station is handling some promising roadsters. ..Why does not our worthy neighbor, Wm. Phillips complete his half finished trotting track.

August 17, 1878

A regatta on the lower lake is a probability.

Rosewell Davis, the "Prince Hal" of the upper store, is enjoying a relaxation from his mercantile cares in a town of sightseeing.

Eddy Hawkins is now a fact behind Mill's counter. He is one of our most honest young men and will prove an acquisition to Mr. Mill's establishment.

The farmers are busily engaged on the South meadows, and they report the harvest of mosquitoes unusually large. Keeping time with a forkful of hay and a wagon full of mosquitoes is a sight Yaphankers have learned to appreciate.

September 7, 1878

Gerard the lumberman, received six car loads of lumber and building materials. A good evidence of his success.

Dr. Lampman the Brooklyn artist has rented Mrs. Frazier's cottage near the parsonage for the coming season.

Sept. 21, 1878

Mr. J. Weeks is picking his cranberries. Years ago he conceived the idea of turning low, swampy land to account, and while the wise-acres declared it nonsense and whispered together, Mr. Weeks pushed his enterprise, and today produces the best cranberries in the county.

Elbert Brewster, who left a Spanish port in August, is expected home in a few days, after an absence of over a year.

Farmers are busy cutting their corn. Philetius Phillips, Frank McCreery and John Randall will harvest large crops.

W.H. Train leaves for the West next month

October 10, 1878

Alonzo Homan, the market man is enjoying the novelty of a new horse.

A handsome monument has been erected in the cemetery, by Mr. David Jenkins, to the memory of his wife, a daughter of Sylvester Homan of this place.

E.L. Gerard is erecting another large lumber shed on his property south of the lake. Mr. Gerard is doing a large lumber trade.

E.R. Nolan, Captain of the Young Athletes B.B.C. is home at present.

October 16, 1878

Yapank

Wm. Ashton, the blacksmith, shipped a finely finished road wagon on Tuesday to his son, who runs a flourishing bakery in Brooklyn.

H.W Train, like the star of our empire, is western going. He left on Tuesday for Illinois, where he will engage in business with a brother. Henry was a festive bird, and merry circles will miss him.

Probably the oldest citizens among us who retain the use of all their faculties are Mrs. Lydia Turner and Wm. Dayton, she latter more familiarly known as "Uncle Billy". "Uncle Billy" is 86 years old, and Mrs. Turner 85. Both are active and healthy. Few men among us do more hard work in a day then "Uncle Billy", while "Aunt Lydia" can lead any of truly modern specimens of females in the kitchen and household. Truly the true elixir of longevity lies in the plain, simple life of our fathers. "Eureka" will be the verdict of those who practice it.

Gerard's Lumber Yard will be 110x30. Mr. Gerard gives employment to a number of mechanics nearly all the season, thereby benefiting the place.

December 7,1878

Yaphank

The young men of Yap. Are soon to organize a dramatic club.

Hog butchering is at hand again; if all the hogs in Yaphank were to be killed, there would be some with two legs amongst the slaith.

A.P Homan, our energetic market man, has sent away in the last month over 1800 rabbits, and still the woods are full of them.

Why don't our road masters see that the roads are put in good condition or are they waiting until some has his wagon broken or worse, his horses legs.

December 28,1878

Yaphank

The exhibition and Christmas tree was held in the school house last Saturday night. Although the night was stormy the house was well filled. With the dialogues, singing, speaking, etc., the exhibition was superior to the usual run in this place. The Christmas tree was loaded with presents, and among them we noticed that Miss. M.A Randall the teacher, was presented with a handsome napkin ring by here pupils.

The boss surprise party of the season was given at Mr. Augustus Edwards, at his residents at Swezeytown, Wednesday night last by a party from Yaphank. Dancing was indulged in until the weesma' hours. Prof. R.E Hammonds String Band, furnished the music.

Good skating on W.J Weeks Pond, and our young sports are enjoying it.

Jan.11, 1879

Our blacksmiths are reaping their harvest over horse shoeing now.

The ice crop is fine this season, and most of our citizens have secured a supply.

William Homan of the Brooklyn Post Office Department, was in town this week visiting friends,

Jan. 18, 1879

E.W. Mills store and two buildings adjoining, both owned by him, one being used as a blacksmith shop, were entirely destroyed by fire on Monday morning.

January 25, 1879

Yaphank

Yaphank's District school has an average attendance of about thirty pupils. Its trustees are Capt. W. Coombs, Robert F. Hawkins and James G. Miller. Miss Augusta Randall is teacher, and the children under her, are progressing rapidly in their studies.

Henry W. Train paid us a flying visit this week, and exercised his fast horses.

Sleighing is splendid, and all are enjoying it.

February 15,1879

Yaphank

Charles E. Howell has purchased the stage route between Yaphank and the Middle Island from Charles W. Train ad notifies the public that he transports no dead heads.

Mrs. Matilda Davis sold off her millinery and fancy goods at auction, Wednesday; E. W. Mills, auctioneer.

May 17, 1879

Yaphank

-Gerard's mills are busy this season and the amount of lumber sold and flour disposed of testify to the fact that mills are profitable institutions in our village.

-There is not a single saloon in Yaphank, nor a place where liquors can be purchased. Surely we are a temperate people.

-Coombs' store is the center of attraction, and from it the caravan rolls three times a week in a westerly direction as far as Lakeland, and the people along the route are saved many weary steps by this recently inaugurated system

-S. C. Hallock is an ingenious man with a mind that runs on inventions. In 1862 he projected the original snowplow, for the right of which there has been long and expensive contest. His latest, while another snowplow, is entirely different form the original and has been named "Eureka Snowplow," a patent for which is bow pending. It is intended to run on an ordinary car truck, and while it is but thirty feet long, it feet long, it has in the rear what is intended to be a comfortable room for employees or others. Two thirds of the car is drawn and but one-third driven, although the engine is to be attached to the rear. It has three shovels, which through a slanting centerpiece cuts the snow into eight pieces and as the slope widens and rises as it goes back, the snow is thrown out at an elevation of from 4 to 14 feet, according to the amount of snow laying on the track. Old railroad men who have seen the model and examined its working testify to the fact that the invention supercedes by far anything in the shape of the snow plows yet invented. It is strong, practical and useful, and will be a very great saving to the railroad companies during the snowy seasons. We learn that as soon as the patent is secured, which will be by the end of May, Mr. Hallock intends to presents one of the plows to the Long Island Railroad Company.

Capt. S.W. Higgins has secured the captaincy of the yacht "Bertha"

E.W. Mills has sold to Mr. E.L. Gerard the lot on which his store which was burned down, once stood, on Railroad ave.

September 27, 1879

The athletic sports that took place on the county grounds last Saturday drew a large crowd of spectators who were well pleased with the programme. First on the programme was a half mile run for boys under the age of 14. Jimmie Nelly, francis Weeks and Nat Monsell entered in the race. Nelly won; next came a mile dash between Wallie Coombes and C.E. Howell, the latter won

Yaphank has an artistic sign and landscape painter and those who desire a figure from a good sized bull frog to a half starved nag can have their wish gratified.

Our school house has been painted and looks somewhat better.

A.L. Davis, who recently purchased of S.F. Norton, his tenant house, will rebuild it this winter.

Oct. 4, 1879

The part of Yaphank near the upper mill, shows signs of improving lately.

The parsonage after being closed for several months, is thrown open, and men and women are busy from garret to cellar getting it ready for its new occupants.

Oct. 11, 1879

A.S. Ackley has purchased the store up town and will move it along side of his residence and enlarge it.

Capt. R.S. Homan, of the Yacht "Dreadnaught" is stopping home, as the yacht is laid up at Northport, for the season.

The rag mat made and exhibited at the Suffolk County Fair, by Mrs. Wheelock Coombs, of this village took first premium.

January 10, 1880

C.W. Train is road master to the upper district, and we expect better roads.

March 27, 1880

Samuel Randall's colored boy that he had bound out to him, gave him the slip.

July 3, 1880

C.W. Train intends to run a stage line from Yaphank station to Brookhaven and Bellport this summer.

Army worms have come and gone.

William Homan of the Brooklyn post office has come to town to pay a visit to friends.

August 28, 1880

The Grist Mill and Saw Mill, Clover seed mill, with the pond, Stream of water to its source, and all land belonging to the same, with all the machinery and appliances belonging to the Mills which are in good working order, offering a rare chance to any person wanting to purchase the property. Also the farm of the late D. D. Swezey, excepting the house and lot containing about one hundred acres.

Sept. 18, 1880

The marriage of Miss Josie F. Hume and Mr. Rosewell Davis was celebrated on Thursday Sept. 9, at the residence of Dr. James Baker.

Sept. 20th, at Artist Lake the effects of James Crawford will be disposed of at public auction.

December 25, 1880

Nearly all our ice harvesters have filled their ice houses.

Skating has been good on our beautiful lakes, and but one baptism has been reported there from.

As hog killing time has arrived, that swine squeel is heard in all directions.

Feb. 19, 1881

On Monday morning about daybreak, the dwelling house on the Buckingham farm near Middle island, owned and occupied by the well known W.O. Bartlett, Counselor at Law, was discovered to be on fire, and burned to the ground. It caught fire in a room on the second floor, used for birds and flowers and heated with a wood stove.

Our day school will close for two weeks.

March 12, 1881

Our school opened last Monday, under the direction of Miss Clark, who is admitted by all to be an able teacher.

Yaphank-April 16, 1881:

-Mr. C.W. Train, has taken the Mail route from Charles Howell which he sold him about two years ago. The people are very indignant over the affair.

-Our new Post Master, Mr. Roswell Davis will take his position on Monday next. He will also conduct the business formerly owned by E.W, Mills. We hope he will keep a stock.

Yaphank-April 30, 1881:

-Prof. Homan will occupy Mr. Charles Train's house from May 1st. We congratulate Mr. Train in securing so desirable a tenant.

-Mrs. Hewlett Hawkins is making great improvements on her place, by moving her barn and other buildings back near the pond.

-A new clerk now treads the Coombs Store. Archie is quick, courteous and pleasant, and that with the interior improvement of the store, render it an attractive place.

-Sickness reigns here at present. Nehimah Overton is quite ill. Two daughters of W.J. Weeks and one of Mrs. George Hulse are suffering.

Once more, Charly Howell conducts the mail, the other Train having gone on a different track.

Yaphank-May 14, 1881:

-Horse racing seems to prove pleasant exercise to some of our village youth on Sunday evenings.

-The old Swezey mill, In accordance with the terms of sale is being, removed to the other side of the stream.

July 6, 1881

Johnny Whitbeck has an ice cream stand in R. Davis' store. The ice cream is delicious and would be better patronized by the ladies if there weren't so many setters around.

It is reported that E.W.Mills has sold his well known trotting horse to parties in New York.

Bertie Hulse, who was hurt by Elbert Homan's runaway team is around again, lively as ever.

August 6, 1881

The ladies of the Presbyterian Church will hold a fair and festival, in the basement, all are cordially invited.

Yaphank-September 17, 1881:

-Yaphank's institution of elementary instruction, is under fall blast again. Ms. Annie E. Clark " holds the reins."

-Mr. Blacksmith Clark has resumed business after vacation.

Yaphank-October 18, 1881:

-We have always held the opinion that in our village school might be found some of the brightest and best of our juvenile scholars in Suffolk; and by the award to Ms. Collyer, that opinion has been fully endorsed. As a reader, this young lady ranks far above the average at her years, while she is fully up in other studies.

-At the school meeting held in the schoolhouse on Tuesday evening, it was voted to have a new floor, new desks, &c. Window shades have just been put up through the efforts of the teacher and scholars, which adds much to the attraction of the room. The following officers were elected at the meeting-For Trustee, Robert F. Hawkins. -Collector, R.A. Miller. - Librarian, Charles Howell. - Clerk, Roswell Davis. The Trustees now are-Robert F. Hawkins, Alonzo P. Homan,, and E. Wickham Mills.

Dec. 31, 1881

The bones of John Buckingham, interred 29 years ago were removed from this place, to the Middle Island Cemetery on Friday.

4-1-82

There seems to be a lack of interest taken in the union socials, of late. It should not be so, let every one made it a point of duty, to be present next Wednesday evening, at Mrs. Wickham Mills, and make things lively.

Boss Hallock, the noted checker player, claims that he can beat any Auburn wiskered man in the place, or "Noxon" Sports out of Bellport either.

A new line of Spring Millinery Goods next week, at Elkons.

` Yaphank 4-15-82

Tommy Miller, thinking wood butchering a more lucrative and healthful vocation than collegiate duties, has gone into the former with J. J. Randall of Green Point.

Charles Marvin has made noted improvements in the public roads.

There was an exhibition held in the school house on Monday evening, by the children of District School No. 18, for the purpose of raising money to purchase maps. The house was full, although it was dark and stormy. There could be no individual compliments, for they all did nobly and well, and were a credit to their teacher and trainer.

6-10-82

Yaphankers observed Decoration Day by staying at home, there being no warriors' graves to decorate the only sign of a holiday was the stars and stripes waving in the breeze.

There should be a petition sent to Congress, before they make a complete census return, to have our district enumerated again as there certainly would be a material difference now. There are bright prospects of having a city some day.

July 29, 1882

The crops hereabouts are in an excellent condition and hay and wheat is gathered in great quantities.

Sept. 9, 1882

Parties living near the river are losing their fowl, by some small animals supposed to be coons.

Charles Marvin has broken ground for a new residence on Main Street. Wm. G. miller has the contract.

Oct. 14, 1882

The people here are not a little troubled by the nomination of our fellow citizen Holmes W. Swezey, for the office of County clerk lest his election should be the means of our losing his presence in our little village.

Nov. 11, 1882

Mr. Wm. Robbins has suffered a severe lesion of his arm by the kick of a horse.

The election called out all the men to Coram and all voted for Holmes Swezey for County Clerk. Yaphank went for him to a man.

Mr. John Ferguson is doing a good work in beautifying and fencing the long neglected cemetery in the rear of Capt. Coombs store.

11-25-82

The stores of Capt. Coombs and Roswell Davis are justly enjoying a rushing business. It would make a Patchogue merchant's eyes glisten to see the crowds of country wagons clustering around these popular places of trade.

The ladies Social and Benevolent Union meets at the spacious residence and hospitable home of E. W. Mills, Esq. This excellent organization is doing a grand work, both for the church and for all the village, in the way of social advantages, and of public improvement, and of public improvement, and of the high art of doing good.

Mr. Daniel Oveton, who has been preparing for College under the tuition of Rev. W. B. Lee, and who had taken charge of the public school at West Yaphank, has gone to the Academy, at Southold, to assist in teaching, and to continue his studies in the languages, and higher mathematics.

12-2-82

Scarlet fever is so prevalent that the public school has had to be given up for a couple of weeks.

A throat-disease has also attacked many of the swine, so that great loss is feared, and some of the owners are beginning to butcher the animals, which have not yet been affected by the scourge.

Sleighing has begun- as Genie Coombs always gives the first jingling of the merry bells when forty flakes have fallen. It is hard work, however for the horses, as the runners cut through the snow, so that not many care to try the sleighs.

12-9-82

Clarence Garfield Whitbeck, infant son, (aged 2 years and 7 months) of Tsunis Whitbeck, Esq., died of scarlet fever, Dec. 1, and was buried in the village are sick with the same disease, b it these all seem to be recovering, and the disease is not spreading.

Thanksgiving day passed quietly, not many being at church, though the Presbyterian pastor gave the people a rousing sermon on "Christ's present and coming reign among the Nations of the earth;" He preached an hour to an attentive, though a small congregation, who express themselves as happy that were there. After these public services Mr. Lee went to the County House where he gave a few words of cheer to the inmates , and invoked the divine blessing, as they were gathered around the well-loaded tables. Some good friend had sent to them apples and candies, roast turkey and pumpkin pie, with all the "trimmings," furnished them a dinner fit for a king. The successor of Mr. Holmes W. Swezey will have his hands, bead and heart full to keep up the present comfort of these poor ones, and the prosperity of the institution. We hear that Mr. Dickinson is the right man in the right, place and as such he will be welcomed to his responsible position, and to a residence in the village. The little orphans in the Children's Home also had a good dinner, and such gentle and benevolent care as Mrs. Wheeler and Miss Carson are fully capable of bestowing, and as their warm hearts always prompt them to give.

Where can you find a better place for skating than on these twin lakes-Willow Lake and Lily Lake? Children, large and small, have fun enough in the healthy and exhilarating exercise and sport.

The public school still remains closed on account of the fear of scarlet fever. Our District Committee are watchful for the interests of the children; and our excellent physician, Dr. Barber, will not countenance the running of any risk. Our brains are the future men and women to give character to this place, and to regions far beyond.

1-13-83

E.D. Carpenter, of Artist Lake, died last week, and was buried on Saturday. In the Art World Mr. Carpenter was long and favorably known among professionals of New York City.

Saturday morning Mrs. William J Weeks died, she and her husband had not been living together for some time prior to her death.

1-27-83

The large store and dwelling house combined, owned by Capt. Wheelock Coombs, together with a number of out buildings, and the shoemaker shop of John Hammond, were burned to the ground last Saturday.

March 3, 1883

Mr. William G. Miller, one of our best, most honored and useful citizens, has gone from us to live in Brooklyn, where his business prospects as a carpenter are so much better than here.

Mr. John Randall and family are also planning to remove from the village in the Spring.

April 14, 1883

Mr. S Dickenson is making marked improvements on the County Farm by clearing up and painting fences, grading roads, etc. He is a man that believes exercise better than doctor's medicine, and puts that belief in practice by keeping able inmates to work.

Miss Annie Clark, teacher in Dist. 18, finished her winter term on Thursday last, and school is closed for the present. We hope it will only be temporary.

June 9, 1883

Isaac Robbin"s cow was killed by a stroke of lightning.

Dr. Swezey and L. Beecher Homan, Esq. are making the farming and gardening "hum". They evidently mean business and show the excellence of their early agricultural training in the years of their boyhood in this, their native place.

July 27, 1883

No intoxicating liquors are sold here unless it is on the sly. One man paid for a license, but the whole village was aroused by Postmaster Davis and Charles W. Train, and all the best citizens signed a remonstrance which was presented to the Excise Commission, so that they refused a license. Now, if liquors are sold here, both buyer and seller will know that they are outlaws.

August 11, 1883

Our excellent merchant, Rosewell Davis postmaster and notary public, is doing a rushing business, as the only storekeeper in the village since the fire burned out Capt. Coombs.

Mr. Godry who was buried last week from the Alms House, was in the battle of Waterloo, and one of Napoleon's guard.

September 29, 1883

The recent rains have done much good to cabbages, cauliflowers, and turnips, and fall pastures, and now ground is being made for sowing winter wheat.

Willow Lake is still in a shallow condition in order to make repairs to the mill, and there is fear that sickness will thus be caused.

October 6, 1883

L. Beecher Homan, has harvested his corn and potatoes, and sent to market his watermelons and cucumbers for pickling, and looks as he is the very picture of good cheer and general impulses.

February 2, 1884

It is said that William Homan, late of the Brooklyn post office, who left for Dakota last fall was badly frozen in a blizzard there, and his recovery is doubtful.

Fox hunting is a daily pastime here.

March 1, 1884

We are now going to have a new store. Robert Hawkins has secured the old Conner site that was occupied by W. Coombs.

March 11, 1884

Albert Davis boss builder, began on the frame of the new store.

Elbert Randall is building a new house, in West Yaphank.

July 11, 1885

Foxes are said to be so bold as to carry off poultry in broad daylight, in the upper part of the village.

We are glad to say that the trustees have engaged Miss Ross as teacher for another year.

July 25, 1885

An immense piggery has been established in the woods between this place and Manor upon land leased by Mr. Weeks to Mr. Slas of Brooklyn. Side tracts have been laid connecting it with the railroad. It will probably be in a short time the largest pig farm in the Union. The pigs will be fattened on the garbage from Coney Island Hotels and the city of Brooklyn.

Yaphank:August 8, 1885:

-Charles King the enterprising miller in the upper mills, has made a purchase of a horse. Charlie is a fine young man and he deserves much credit for the business he has built up at the mills.

-A beach party of nearly thirty, young and old, paid water island a visit last Friday, and a very enjoyable time was had.

Yaphank:September 12, 1885:

-School commenced on Monday with Miss Ross at the helm.

-The peach crop is good and the growers are finding good sales at one collar per basket.

-E.L. Gerard reports that the lumber business is picking up. Mr. Gerard has the largest and finest stock of lumber this side of Brooklyn.

-We don't wonder that oats have gone down in price since Roswell Davis, the enterprising merchant, has received the finest and largest stock of horse whips ever put in this county before. The whips came right from the manufactories and are of good material.

-A short time ago a stranger visited our village and in conversation with Charlie the stage-man complained of the depots on the Island being at a distance from the various villages and he thinks it is a "put up job" between the Railroad Company and stage drivers. Well, I think he is right. How are the stage-drivers going to live with a station within a stone's through of the village!

Yaphank:September 19, 1885:

-Yaphank seems to be a thriving village. It has two well-stocked stores, both the buildings being new and fine. It has one church (Presbyterian) and a good school. The Gerard saw mills and lumberyards are known far and near. There is the residence of Wm.J. Weeks, a familiar name in the county; also of Mrs. J.S.C.Abbott, the widow of the historian. With her live son and his wife, both of whom are deaf mutes, but congenial and intelligent. In a pleasant drive through Long Wood (the large landed estate of Sindey Smith, dec'd for thirty-six years treasurer of Suff. Co.) and Middle Island, we passed the beautiful Artist Lake and the large estate of the late lawyer Bartlett, now controlled by Judge Willard Bartlett of the Supreme Court-Traveler.

-Philetus Phillips had the misfortune to lose a valuable horse with the lockjaw this week.

-A grandchild of Captain Brown, who died in Brooklyn, was interred in the cemetery at Yaphank this week.

-Mr. James Nicoll, who for several years managed the railroad business so satisfactorily to the company and the people at our depot, but who now holds a much better position in the Grand Central Depot at 42nd street, was in town calling on his many friends and old acquaintances one day last week.

-A few days ago we were shown by Mulford Homan a mammoth squash which he had grown. It measured 2 ½ feet long and 1 ½ feet across. Who can show one as large?

-The apple crop has not been as large for many years as it is as present through the middle of the Island. We notice a number of trees so heavily loaded as to cause large limbs to break under the heavy burden of fruit.

-If you wish to make a purchase of a good set of harness, single or double, light or heavy, at astonishing low prices, you will do well and save money by writing or calling on C.E. Howell, Yaphank.

Last updated March 3, 2001

(YAPHANK, CORAM, MIDDLE ISLAND) 1886 - 1909

PATCHOGUE ADVANCE

CORAM, MIDDLE ISLAND, YAPHANK

1886 - 1909

YAPHANK

May 29, 1886 W.F. Huntoon is building a hennery, 24x34. C.E. King, the ex-miller of the upper mills, is engaged in the carpenter business, at Water Mills

July 3, 1886 Mr. Thyboldt, the new pastor of the Presbyterian church, Yaphank, is said to be a radical Republican.

August 14, 1886 Samuel F. Norton, one of Yaphank’s prominent men, aster an illness of two months passed quietly away on Monday morning last.

To Messrs. Train and Harned. Seeing your challenge in the Advance to sailed the Rose Silsbe with the Shaffer, 10 miles to windward and back, for $500 a side, I would say for the benefit of both parties that the race should come off at Mascot Dock, or near by, and both boats to start from the side of the stake boat and throw up for choice of sides. We do not propose for one side to make the race, and we said it for the accommodation of them. We got enough of that kind of business last summer. Mr. Train says we will said for a purse, net a bet. We are the party to say that, not him, as we got skinned out of $100 last summer on the gambling net, and we do not propose to be skinned the second time after winning the money. As for naming the day, that belongs to both parties to do; and also Mr. Train wishes to name the place where to sail. We should like to know whether it is going to be in the Red Sea or Coram Pond, as it will be a little trouble for us to transport our fish boat from one place to the other. We should like to have a friendly race and a fair one. Our conditions are 10 miles to windward and back; measure the ground before that start; one minute and half water line to foot measurement; both boats to start from stake boat and carry one sail, and no other race will we sail. GEORGE JONES, J.B. “To the Public”

September 18, 1886 Roswell Davis has a new telephone, connecting his store and house. Miss Nancy Howell, who taught in our district school for the unexpired term of Miss Ross last year, has been re-engaged by the trustees for the ensuing year. Charlie E. Howell, that good natured fellow, takes much pride in his new horse – a roadster. Rev. Paul Thyholdt took French leave of us, and now our church is without a settled pastor.

October 2, 1886 He was a brave young man, and has a family to defend, and as for allowing any burglars to come around his house – no, indeed; it would not be healthy for them. Thousands of quails were sign about here last week. The regular annual meeting of School District No. 18 was held in the school house, August 31, 1886, at 7:30 P.M. Charlie E. Howell has built an addition to the back end of his barn. Dr. William A Baker, eldest son of the late Dr. I.J. Baker, has left Yaphank “for good,” that is, he probably will not make our village his home.

Coram Last week we made mention of the death of Lester H. Davis on Tuesday, October 26, after a short illness. In Memoriam: Mrs. Daniel Overton, known as “Aunt Tabby,” died at her residence last Tuesday morning, aged 83 years. She was born in Middle Island in 1803. She moved to Patchogue 65 year ago.

Yaphank

November 22, 1886 Clarence A Baker has two new cows, making four in all, “Professor” Martin gave an exhibition of his so called “wonder of wonders” at the school house last Thursday and Friday evenings. Tears were running down poor C.E. Howell’s cheeks as he stood on the steps of his house bidding farewell to his faithful old gray horse, as he was being led away by Albert Whitbeck, the oyster and fisherman, to be seen, no, nevermore. E. Wickham Mills, who was turned out of his mail car for being so “offensive a partisan,” by Vilas, has secured a position as ticket agent at Flatbush, Brooklyn. The Yaphank Library has just received 53 of the choicest books.

December 11, 1886 Capt. Warren, son-in-law of our respected townsman, Sereno B. Overton, accompanied by his charming wife, have gone to Southampton on a visit. Roswell Davis, our merchant, has his house painted in dark cram, trimmed with red and green blinds. Last Monday, while Mr. And Mrs. Edmund F Hawkins were cosily sitting in their father’s {Mr. R.F. Hawkins} house, talking lovingly, as all newly wedded pairs do, of the good times they were having during their bridal trip to Albany, Springfield, Boston, Althol and back when all of sudden, a loud bang, shrilling whistle, beating of the drums, brass baud, forgetting himself, rushed to the Oalithumpian Band was setting forth, they knew not but that Wiggin’s, prophecy might be fulfilled. It may not be out of place, if we may be permitted to give a little incident, to show that true love in many instances has it’s romance new this village.

December 18, 1886 In a former issue we spoke of “poor C.E. Howell, who shed bitter tears over the departure of the dear, good, faithful, old gray horse.” We called Istely at the popular store of R.F. Hawkins & Son, and were shown their line of Christmas goods, and were struck with surprise at the beautiful things laid before us on the counter. The thanks of the people of this village are due to Charles H. Marvin for his generous volunteering to clear the paths for them to wend their way to prayer meeting a week ago Friday. An Appeal to Parents – We have just learned that there would be no Christmas tree at our church this year.

Middle Island Willett S. Swezey has left J.H. Bandall’s, where he has been employed as clerk for several years, and gone to the city. Fred P Swezey has resigned his position as teacher and gone to Florida to recuperate among the orange groves. Miss Jennie Overton is home on a vacation from Oswego Normal School. The ware weather has broken this ice on Artist Lake, where the young people have enjoyed many evening’s fine skating. Messrs. Swezey, Randall & Dayton shipped a care load of turnips and cabbage last week, also J.H. Randall a car of hay – all for the New York market. Capt. Ulysses Ritch, of the brig Stella, has arrived at the port of New York, from South America, with 900 tons coffee, where he is now busy unloading. The Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society continues to flourish.

Yaphank

March 5, 1887 Boss Davis has nearly completed Samuel Randall’s house, which he has been raising up another story. Roswell Davis, our enterprising merchant, is soon to have a new building constructed for the storage of grain and fertilizer. Our village blacksmith’s horse got cast the other day in the mill stream, but owing to the untiring and vigorous efforts of N.B. Overton and Eugene Homan, two of our enterprising young men, he was soon extricated from his perilous position, and at last accounts was doing well. What is the matter with our young men this winter, have they all joined the church or are they short of funds, or what is the trouble?

April 9, 1887 Duffee Phillips – On Sunday evening April 3, at 8 P.M., a select company of friends and relatives gathered in the parlors of Mr. Philetus Phillips to witness the marriage of their daughter Inez D., to Mr. Robert S. Duffee.

June 4, 1887 We have at hand a very find composition in music by S.H. Ritch, of Port Jefferson, entitled “The O d Double Door,” lately published by B. W. Hitchcock, New York. E.F. Hawkins has started a free delivery wagon in connection with his store. Our school building is sadly in need of repairs inside. No draped flags, no funeral marches, no softened tones of martial airs, nor the solemn tramp of mourning soldiers with garlands of flowers to decorate their fellow comrades’ graves, broke the quietness of our little village on Decoration Day, but in the hearts of many, a recognition of sentiment and thought which the day commemorated, was generally felt.

Middle Island Mr. And Mrs. Nelson Monsell celebrated their golden wedding not long a go with their children, grand children and a few invited guests, where all enjoyed themselves very much, and hoped they might live to enjoy many more years. Mr. And Mrs. Samsen, former residents of this place, sailed for Africa last December, and when forty days out Mr. Samsen died and was buried at sea. Capt. Ulysses Ritch, of the brig Stella, arrived at the port of New York with seven hundred and fifty tone of sugar.

Yaphank

July 2, 1887 Three of our largest farms are in the real estate agent’s hand. Rev. Samuel Sims, our new pastor, attended the meeting of the Presbytery, at Sag Harbor, and delivered the charge to the people at the ordination of the Rev. C E. Wilson, as pastor of the Presbyterian church in that place. Where shall we go on the Fourth to have a good time?

Middle Island John Risley, jr., is home from business college, where he has graduated, and is ready for any commercial business. A meeting was held in the Presbyterian Church last week and decided to paint and decorate the church inside, put in hosters and otherwise improve. Tuttle Corwin, after a short illness, died at the house of Mr. Joseph H. Randall last Sunday morning.

Yaphank

August 27, 1887 The Presbyterian Sunday school had their annual beach party the 17th, going to Smith’s Point beach in the sloop Lulu, Capt. E Swezey, from Brookhaven. The apple crop in the section promises to be very heavy. The Coram watermelon is now about ripe.

September 10, 1887 The almshouse people are cutting up their large fields of corn. Two hundred and twelve graves represent the number of persons buried in the almshouse cemetery to date. Rev. Mr. Simms, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, returned from a two months trip in Europe on Tuesday morning.

September 17, 1887 Daniel Phillips is carting about 100 cords of oak wood to the railroad depot for B.T. McCreary. New desks are to be procured for our school house. Capt. Higgins has got one of those new kerosene concerns, which do away with wood or coal, by putting in a stove and burning the oil.

Middle Island The young people from this place went on their annual beach party last week. Where they enjoyed a bountiful dinner and viewed the great Atlantic and then returned. Several weeks ago The Advance gave particulars of an effort being made to open a new road from Miller’s place to Mr. Sinai and Port Jefferson, avoiding steep hills and being much more away of travel than the present one.

Yaphank

November 5, 1887 Hiram Overton, one of our oldest citizens, died at his residence in West Yaphank last week, at the advanced age of 84 years. The older mills at West Yaphank and Middle Island are grinding and making large quantities of cider. This week the fall season for game shooting opens, and from appearances, its opportunities will be largely improved in this vicinity.

Middle Island A certificate of incorporation of the Middle Island Sportmen’s Club was filed in the County Clerk’s office of Kings county, on Oct. 22nd with the following incorporators: Harry H. Adams, (county treasurer) William Keegan, Jr., R.O. Sherwood, Martin E. Finnegan, James Shevlin, Daniel Ryan. Thanksgiving passed as usual, services being held in the Presbyterian church in the morning at 10:30 o’clock. Where we were reminded that we should be thankful for the many blessings of the past year. The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society held a praise meeting in the church Saturday afternoon. The Presbyterian church, which has been painted and otherwise improved, looks very nice and the heater works very good, doing away with the unsightly stovepipes and smoke. The Middle Island Gun Club has bought the places formerly owned by George Chapped, and improved it by repairing and painting the house and clearing more land.

Yaphank

December 3, 1887 Our school district seems to have a hard time securing a collector. Hiram Edwards, of Ridgeville Hamlet, sold the most of his movable and farming effects at auction last Saturday. S.H. Ritch and family, of Port Jefferson, have been making a visit to relatives here. Mrs. Lydia Turner, of Middle Island, celebrated her 95th birthday by giving a birthday party.

December 17, 1887 The cold frosty air of a December morning sharpened the appetite and wrankled the nerves of a village cur as he lay shivering in his kennel awaiting his breakfast. Mordecai Homan has accepted the appointment for school collector, and will collect the tax soon. Owing to the empty coal bins of our dealers, some have been carting it from Patchogue, 10 miles distant. The cord wood trade is very active, $3 per cord being asked by farmers.

Middle Island Alonso Chappell died at his house at Artist Lake on Sunday night and was buried in the Presbyterian cemetery.

Yaphank

December 31, 1887 Rosy cheeked little girls with toboggan caps; noisy boys, and in their Sunday clothes, and people of mature growth, might have been seen Monday night, winding their way through the village streets towards the Presbyterian church, to participate in the pleasure of seeing and joining in the Christmas celebration by the Sunday school.

February 17, 1888 Frank McCreary, of Long Island City, is on a short visit home. Capt. Charles H. Brewster, a former resident here for many years, died in Brooklyn, on Feb. 11. S.C. Hallock, the well-known builder and inventor has just completed for Herman Sommers, of Bartlett’s, a novel propelling chair for the use of his crippled boys. It is reported that the new land purchased by the County, will be the site of a new Children’s Home.

March 3, 1888 L.T. Whitbeck, we hear, intends to carry on a first class carriage and house painting business in this place. Charlie Howell and Lewis Gordon are trying their luck buying horses in the city. Our village is anticipating a small boom in real estate this season.

March 10, 1888 L.T. Whitbeck has painted a handsome new sign, which is now displayed from the front of his shop – so that he runs may read: “L.T. Whitbeck, Painter”. The Coram boys completely annihilated and mopped up the ground with the Middle Island boys at their return game of base ball on Saturday. Our stage driver, Charley Howell, has now three fine horses, and intends to run things in god style, for the spring traffic. Mr. Jerry Dominy, the popular miller at “Gerald’s Mills,” draws the reins over a very fine road horse, which he takes out for a spin, occasionally.

May 10, 1888 The forest fires, of two weeks ago, destroyed some nice wood in their track, John Webber and Silas Lawless, near Bartletts losing about all their available woodland. Albert Davis, one of our builders, we are happy to state, is on the road to recovery. A new sight for our village is a big wooden watch, which hangs on the sidewalk in front of Mr. D. Larued’s residence, indicating that watches and clocks are nicely put in order there. Wm Raies has got wood sawing by hand down to a fine point. S.W. Higgins is selling a new fruit and vegetables prom, potatoes masher, etc.

Coram Our new minister and family have arrived and settled among us. Dr. Swezey is daily seen among us.

Yaphank

June 14, 1888 Mr. Eorros We noticed in your last issue a method of root grafting or growing trees, by bending them down in a box of earth, and when rooted cutting off the limb from the tree.

June 28, 1888 Roswell Davis, one of our enterprising merchants, believes in ‘showing his colors.” Mr. And Mrs. B.D. Homan of Freeport are visiting his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Capt, R.S. Homan of this village. It afforded us real pleasure on Saturday and Mondays evenings last to see Bennie and his faithful wife propelling the Captain along the sidewalk, seated in his invalid’s carriage.

July 25, 1888 Highway Master Robbins, since our recent rainfalls, has resumed work on Main street, which had been delayed for some time on account of dry weather. Charles Marvin, one of our enterprising carriage makers, has just turned out of his shops a fine new wagonette for Charles Howell’s for Charlie Howell’s mail and passenger line. For some time past complaints have reached our ears that coons have been secretly investigating the interior arrangements and contents of hen roosts in our village and, without any legal authority whatever, they have killed, mutilated or partially denuded of their plumage some of the best and most useful hens in the village.

September 6, 1888 E.L. Gerald has furnished lumber and other material for Judge Bartlett, of Middle Island, who is erecting a large barn, which is now nearly ready for the painter The Judge has recently greatly improved the appearance of a number of old buildings still standing on his promises by giving them two coats of good old fashioned white-wash. Edmund F. Hawkins, one of enterprising merchants, finding his business increasing quite beyond the capacity of his old delivery wagon, has just received and put on the streets a new and handsome delivery wagon capable of carrying large loads – just adapted to his business.

September 13, 1888 Last week we stated that Miss Anna A Coles would resume charge of our winter term of school.

November 16, 1888 Judge Willard Bartlett is still making improvements on his Middle Island property. Gunners and dogs are nearly as plenty as the game.

November 23, 1888 Our farmers report the corn crop unusually large this season, both stalks and cars having made a large growth. A large crop of ruta bagas has been grown here and shipped from our railway station at 20 cts. Per bushel on board. The apple crop is so exceedingly light in this section that it is highly probable that most of our citizens will be compelled to get through the long winter with little or no cider. B.F. McCreary is now selling his large crop of cabbage to our citizens for their winter supply. J. Elbert Randall now occupies that homestead of his father, the late Samuel Randall.

January 18, 1889 Several relatives of Wm. H. Homan, of Sparkill on the Hudson, left our village to attend the marriage of his daughter Eiffle, at her home, on the 16th inst. Wm J. Weeks, on Monday last, was first in harvesting ice, from his private pond, filling his ice-house with ice about five inches thick. Ice houses were filled here last week, and our young people are happy in anticipation of reaping a bountiful harvest of ice cream next summer. A big fire in the woods on Monday last, starting a short distance east of Yaphank station, burned with great headway towards Moriches, doing great damage to standing wood. Miss Mary L. Booth, whose death was announced last week, in 1843, when 12 years old, taught a small private school in her father’s little workshop, which stood about four rods back of the house in which Miss Booth was born.

Yaphank ------ June 7 1889

A German artist and wife are boarding at the Cottage Inn, and sketching some of the gems of rural scenery found hereabouts. S.H. Ritch of the County clerk’s office made his friends here a call Saturday.

The Middle Island strawberry growers are beginning to pick their crop this week; crops large, berries not very firm, fair price.

Yaphank-------June 14 1889

Charles Marvin’s carriage shop is as usual blocked with wagons in a state of repair and paint. Where they all come from we are at a loss to tell; But Charlie gets them all the same.

Yaphank-------July 5, 1889

Augustus Woodward, who has the contract carrying the Middle Island mail made his maiden trip July 1. The horse was so delighted with the trip that after supper, in the cool of the evening, he let himself out for a lively gallop up and down Main Street, Gus, and several other boys falling in the dim distance, a distance that lent enchantment to the view,

Charlie Howell’ made his first trip through the village last Saturday evening with every fine stock of ice cream, witch was speedily sold out” and yet they wanted more.” Charlie say’s he intends to run the wagon regularly this season, and supply the guests with cream. Lovers of ice cream will extend to him such a welcome as will ensure his success. That’s our private opinion.

Middle Island-----Sept. 6, 1889

The Middle Island Sportsman’s club is having quite a piece of land cleared to sow with Rye this fall for the Quail to feed upon, George and James Randall are doing the work.

Middle Island -----Sept. 20, 1889

The Bellport Stars, after reaching the top of the ladder, were this week to hold their position when they faced the Middle Island club on the Yaphank grounds last Saturday. The following is the score by innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Middle Island 1 0 1 0 1 7 4 1---15

Bellport Stars 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 1—5

The Bellport Nine need not feel so downhearted to think that, are Nine beat them so badly on the 14th, for they blat the Yaphank Nine a few weeks ago. They will have to say less and work harder when they think of playing against the Middle Island Boy’s again, as you know they are smart.

Yaphank----- October 4, 1889

J.H. Randall is shipping off a car load of potatoes. We learn he has 1500 bushels in fine condition.

Our school will soon have new desks and seats. We trust the children will use them with care and the trustees see that they are not defaced by bad boys. Now have the ceiling kalsomined, the walls papered, the room will look nice for some years.

Roswell Davis, our new postmaster, took charge of the post-office on Tuesday. It is now in his store, and he say’s is there to stay permanently , which is not very bright news to some of our Democratic friends, who want the earth all to themselves.

Middle Island-----October 18, 1889

We noticed an article in the Bellport correspondence last week something like the following: We understand that a challenge was extended to the Middle Island nine by the Buckeyes to play them a game of base-ball, which they were to cowardly to accept. Shame!” We think the Bellport correspondence a little too previous, as the Middle Island Nine accepted the challenge by return mail for the day and date named, “by the way,” The Middle Island Nine requested the Bellport Stars to play a second game on the Yaphank grounds according to agreement of both captains and they positively refused to do so. Shame! But then it is quite natural that they should want to remain as near the top of the ladder as possible. The day for the Buckeyes to appear came but the Buckeyes did not. Shame! An exhibition game was played and resulted in a score of 12 to 14.

Middle Island-----October 25, 1889

The Bellport correspondent makes a poor excuse for his Nine not being willing to come up here and play us in the woods. We did not ask them to play us in the woods but offered to meet them on the Yaphank ground, which is in the lot adjoining the county Almshouse; and to ask them to go to another place where all Suffolk County would be represented.

Yaphank--- January 24, 1890

Luther Fields, An old man (a woodcutter) was found dead in a choppers shanty at Ridgeville on Friday last, where he had been living alone. He was unwell for a day or two previous to his death. He was a quiet, peaceable old man, and had followed this occupation for many years in the vicinity.

Middle Island--- January 24 1890

Geo. Prosser, of the J. Dayton farm has been making improvements- large kitchen built onto the farmhouse, large new hennery erected, and workman are rebuilding the tenement house on the estate.

Yaphank-----January 24, 1890

Boss Edmund Howell and son have completed the carpenter work on the new Town Clerks office, and it is now in the hands of the painters. The extension is being painted in colors and the interior walls and ceiling of yellow pine being handsomely finished in oil. A new sign will soon surmount the front cornice of the office. Book shelves and closets occupy one side of the room, and the new safe, weighing nearly 2700 lbs, occupies one corner of the office, and is pronounced absolutely proof against fire of burglars. The Town Clerks Office will certainly be very convenient.

Yaphank----May 16, 1890

No license has been granted for the sale of liquor in our village, and, if we rightly interpret the general attitude of our citizens, there is no prospect that such a license will be granted in a long time--- the longer the better. Let Christianity and morality prevail.

Elmer F. Homan reports that his 15 hens laid 800 eggs during April. If anyone can give us a better report we would be pleased to hear from him. Mr. Homan certainly has splendid fowls, and his advertisement may be found in the One-Cent column.

Middle Island----May 23, 1890

Miss Cynthia Hutchinson is erecting a new barn. Warren Cherry is doing the carpenter work and Gardner Topping the mason work. The Ridge school closed last Wednesday, the 21st and Thursday the 22nd. The teacher, scholars, and parents spent the day on a picnic over at the sound.

Middle Island---- June 13, 1890

Edward A. Sweeney died on last Friday morning. Funeral services conducted by Rev. F.E. Allen, assisted by Rev. Mr. Lowery of Port Jefferson, were held on Monday afternoon before a large congregation.

Hurrah! The Middle Island B.B. club went to Bellport last Saturday and defeated the Buckeyes 28 to 13! Its no use talking the M.I.B.B. club is too much for the two Bellport clubs. (The Stars and the Buckeyes) but don’t cry! The superiority of the Middle Island boys is proved by the following details play was called at four o’clock. Buckeye stock at par. The home captain having choice of innings chose the field and for the Buckeyes took a turn at the bat the M.I. boys had placed 18 runs to their credit and virtually won the game. The beginning of the fourth inning the score stood 17 to 0 in favor of the visiting club. The Buckeyes stock 50 percent below par. Not a Buckeye had yet reached first base safe. After this the M.I. Boys got reckless and through errors the Buckeyes scored 13 runs during the next 5 innings. When in the 9th inning the M.I. Boys again settled down to play and retired the side in 1,2,3 order, not a man seeing first base, thus ending the hallucinations of the Bellport correspondent and his petuteams.

Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

M.I 18 4 0 0 0 3 0 4 4---28

B.B. 0 0 0 7 1 1 1 3 0---13

Yaphank---June 13, 1890

Charles E. Howell has proved himself a genius. With the assistance of Master Fred Howell he has built and painted an omnibus body, which he has had placed on gearing and is now running on his mail and stage line.

Yaphank---June 13, 1890

Last Saturday, after business hours, Editor Vandusen rode his handsome bicycle from his office in Patchogue to Yaphank station in 1 and ½ hours, a distance of nearly or quite 10 miles. If the roads had not been soft and muddy Mr. Vandusen would have shortened the time considerably and have reached the station in time to take the evening train for his home in Southold, but he didn’t. He accepted the generous hospitality of Superintendent Jonathan Baker, and boarded the train for his home at 11:00 am Sunday. I had the pleasure of mentioning that Mr. Vandusen made a personal phone call Saturday evening at Cottage Inn, The home of myself and family. We invited the genial Editor to come again- come often our “latch string hangs out”.

Yaphank----July 11, 1890

The Forth was celebrated here in the evening by an ice- cream festival and a fine display of fireworks at the Presbyterian parsonage. The lawn was furnished with benches and tables, and the scene was lighted by long cordons of Chinese lanterns. The attendance was so large that 3 times the amount of ice-cream and other refreshments supplied could have been readily sold. Many people from adjacent villages were present. On account of the short supply of ice-cream, the party broke up early.

Yaphank----July 11, 1890

The Yaphank cemetery association have ploughed and turnpiked the road leading from Main Street to the cemetery have made some improvements in the cemetery.

Yaphank---June 20th 1890

Strawberries are yielding well here and fine berries are retailing at 10 cents per quart. Raspberry plants were winter-killed to considerable extent, owing to the sap flowering during the mild weather last winter; consequently the yield of raspberries will be light.

Yaphank---June 20th 1890

Capt. S.W.Higgins, census enumerator seems to be doing the work in a faithful and careful manner, having, so far as I have learned, met no very serious obstacles- having used courtesy and discretion in handling certain in “impertinent questions.”

Yaphank---June 20th 1890

The society for the prevention of cruelty to animals held a final hearing in the Woodward case last Saturday before Justice J.H. Randall in Middle Island after the hearing and careful examination of the horse, Mr. Woodward was required to sign an agreement not to drive the horse for a certain number of days and to pay costs of suit. The merciful man will be merciful to his beast. Let the unmerciful man beware.

Yaphank----July 11, 1890

The festival which was held on the rectory grounds on 3rd and 4th of July proved to be a complete success, over 30 dollars being cleared. This is the greatest festival which Brookhaven has ever seen and has resulted in the greatest profits.

Middle Island ---July 11, 1890

The 4th of July demonstrations in this place were very slight, Merchant J.R Randall being about the only one who displayed any fireworks. There was a game of ball in the afternoon between the Middle Island and the Yaphank clubs on the former’s grounds, but even this lacked excitement from the fact that it was a one-sided game from the start in favor of the home club. Joseph Donham, who was reported as being a star pitcher, was placed in the box for Yaphank and was fairly well supported behind the bat by T. Donham. Donham had apparently lost confidence in his delivery and refused to enter the box, and retire in favor of W.Still who was batted freely and he retired at the beginning of the 4th inning in favor of Woodward.

Yaphank----August 8th 1890

C.W. Train, having official authority to prohibit the pasturing of cattle or horses on the public streets and to order the removal of tiles, hitching post and other obstructions from the sidewalks, has already secured obedience to the law and several instances and is urging on the reform in these matters with a determination to clear the entire village and vicinity of nuances have been tolerated too many years.

Yaphank----August 8th 1890

Boss Alfred Davis has painted the roof of the town red-no; he has only painted the roof of his cottage red.

Yaphank----August 8th 1890

Rev. J.M. Denton, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, has ended his course of Sunday evening sermons on the “pilgrim’s progress”, and has begun a series of Sunday evening “talks on religious topics”. His subject fore next Sunday evening will be “truth in various aspects” a subject at once entertaining, instructive and profitable.

Yaphank---August—15th 1890

Messrs. B.F. McCrery and Mordecai Homan are spending a few days vacation at the Government Life Saving station, opposite Smiths Point, where they are resting and recreating after a season of active labor a on the farm many other farmers and their faithful wives and daughters would be greatly invigorated and both mind and body by taking an occasional vacation from their incessant labors and very likely prolong life many years. “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”

Yaphank----August 15th 1890

The subject of Rev. Mr. Denton’s address at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday evening will be “faith represented by hope, truth and love.”

Middle Island—August 15th 1890

The fair held last week for the benefit of the Presbyterian Church was a success both financially and socially, the gross receipts amounting to about $ 185.

Middle Island---August 15th 1890

Mrs.Vanhorn died very suddenly at her residence at Artist Lake on Tuesday morning, aged about 90 years.

Middle Island----20th 1890

The Ridge school commences Sept. 15th with Miss. Ada Randall as teacher.

Middle Island---20th 1890

Some of the farmers are digging and storing their potatoes, hoping to receive better prices in the near future. Some have begun cutting their corn.

Yaphank---November 8th 1890

Sylvester Homan died at Yaphank, on Thursday morning Oct. 9th, after an illness of about 3 years, which he bore with great patience, considering the fact that he had been a very active man when in health. He was born at Middle Island, August 24th 1815 and his home for many years was a beautiful residence in this place. He was a man of much faith and prayer. He loved Gods house, and delighted to worship with his people. It is the universal testimony given of him, that, no matter how busy he was, he always found time to attend the prayer meeting and take an active part in its service, and also he was always ready to help his neighbors in any trouble whether sickness or death. He has filled the position of Sabbath school superintendent an elder in the church, and was always ready to do what he could for its progress. As long as he was able to go anywhere he went to the Lords house. His last words in prayer were for the penitent, that they might be brought saintly to know Christ as their savior and spend their lives in his service. He knew his end was nigh, and so set his house in order, longed to go, and at the last lay down and quietly fell asleep in Jesus..

Yaphank----December 13th 1890

Geo. Randall of the “Ridge” has closed up his farm here and removed to Freeport. Where he will engage in business with his brother in J.J. Randall of “Randall Park,” in his extensive real estate and building operations there. In the loss of Mr. Randall and family from our vicinity we lose a most esteemed citizen and business man, and Freeport gains what we lose. His many friends wish him the best of success in his new field.

Yaphank December 13th 1890

A very interesting prayer meeting was held at Capt. R..S. Homans on Wednesday evening.

Yaphank January---3rd 1891

J Von Rhee of West Yaphank has had a new house of good size two stories, with flat roof, erected on his land this winter, to be used as a dwelling and shop, the first floor has a tailor shop and factory, Boss A.L. Davis, builder.

Yaphank January---24th 1891

Gerard’s Grist Mills are running at full blast, with many new improvements.

Yaphank January---24th 1891

The bodies of the deceased inmates of the Alms-house are being removed from the burial ground near the railroad to their new cemetery, which is situated in a secluded spot in the woods on level ground, north-east of the Alms-house not far from Carman’s River. May they now rest in peace.

Middle Island April—9th 1891

A large circle of friends and acquaintances will learn with sad surprise of the death of our beloved neighbor Mr. D. Everett Swezey, which took place at his home, on the morning of March 18th. For some three years his health had been failing, and grave fears in regard to his recovery were causing much anxiety, but no one thought the end was so near. It seems hard that one just entering the vigor of manhood, and in his character giving evidence of so many estimable qualities, should be thus taken from our midst, when in so many spheres of local life he was so much needed. He was born and reared in Middle Island, and was attached to society here by many lengths of association and affection. Born about the beginning of the late war, he grew to manhood’s estate on the ancestral homestead of his mother. In youth his scholastic education was completed by several terms in the higher departments of the Patchogue Union school, then under the instruction of Professor Levi Seely Jr. after devoting one year to the teaching of a district school (No. 16) in Middle Island, he turned his attention to the farm, In which occupation he manifested an enthusiasm and enterprise seldom equaled. Wherever he came in contact with his fellow man he made friends, by his uniform good nature and kindly manner. Laborers who had for many months been in his employ had been herd to say that they had never heard an unkind, fault finding or ungracious word from him. He was soon recognized as a proper subject for the exercise of public trust and local affairs. He was elected town assessor in 1889, And besides holding for several years school district offices, he was a trustee of the Presbyterian Church here. His last days work in any business capacity was to act as pole clerk with the election board in this district at the fall election of 1890. The office of assessor he felt obliged to resign a year ago, on account of failing health. In accord with advice for a change of climate, he went last August to Colorado Springs, and there remained until about the end of February. Not perceiving any improvement in his condition he longed to see Middle Island and many times after his arrival expressed himself as being so much pleased to be at home again. As the fatigue of the journey wore off he seemed to be more comfortable until a hemorrhage set in, which crushed out his life in a few hours. We shall all miss him, and mourn a loss in his removal-in the Sunday school, choir, in the parish society, in social circles, in business and neighborhood circles- but in the home circle of which he was the central figure, no language can measure the loss, nor picture the crushing burden that rest upon sad hearts there. Terms of human sympathy may flow, but how weak to meat a case like this! More that 50 years Ago Mrs. Dana wrote a verse which has so many echo’s here that we trust we shall be pardoned for repeating it.

Middle Island---April 25th 1891

Miss Jerusha Hurtin died on Friday April 178th, after a short illness, at the age of 66. She was a remarkable instance of good health, and had never known sickness or pain until, Monday prior to her decease, when she was attacked by the gripe. Nor did she find it necessary to take to her bed, But sat down a few hours before her death and died in her chair. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian Church on Monday. The pastor, Rev. Mister Allen, officiating. A great loss has been sustained by the church of which she had been a member for many years and always exhibiting a kind and loving disposition, and noble Christian character. Several of her friends from East Patchogue and the village were present at the funeral.

Yaphank----May 16th 1891

Charlie Howell has added a handsome canopy-top wagon to his livery outfit. Thos Denham is now assisting Mr. H on his stage line.

Yaphank June 6, 1891

William Phillips, one of our old and wealthy citizens, passed away last week after an illness of some weeks, being the result of an attack of gripp which left him unable to combat its fatal shock at last. Mr. Phillips was born in Yaphank in 1824, being a son of Esquire Phillips who resides on the old homestead. Years ago Mr. Phillips commenced a clearing in the heavy wooded land adjoining or near our Railroad station, northside, which he owned, building a home and living alone. He slowly began to make inroads on the pines and scrub oaks vicinity, and after a long struggle succeeded in clearing from this forest one of the finest farms in the country. In 1870 the country authorities were looking for alms house site and being attracted by this fine farm and its localities and possibilities, brought Mr. Phillips out and it is now the County alms-house farm, being of course much enlarged since that time. Later on Mr. Phillips removed to his land couth of R.R. depot, where he resided until his death, having amassed a competence, and lived a life of industry and peace. His property was left by will to his heirs with some bequests to friends.

Yaphank June 13, 1891

Miss Matterson, our teacher has closed her school for the summer and returned to her home in New Berlin, NY. The school under her management has been highly successful and Miss M. By pleasant ways and personal popularity has won many friends among us.

Yaphank July 11, 1891

The glorious Fourth was celebrated in a quiet manner, as becomes our demure and virtuous village. In the afternoon a ball club from Bellport astonished the natives and themselves by doing up in fine style a club hailing from the classic precincts of Middle Island to the tune of 25 to 3. The game was very entertaining to those present, and we hope they will favor the audience again. It was played on the Alms House farm.

Yaphank July 11, 1891

Postmaster Davis has put in his store a new post-office case of letter boxes made by the Sadler Co., of Baltimore. It is quite an ornament and comprises a number of lock boxes. These are a new feature for our post-office.

Yaphank July 18, 1891

Prof. Taylor gave an exhibition here Monday evening, of magic lantern views and readings. He exhibited a large number of interesting views to a full house.

Yaphank August 1, 1891

Chicken thieves have been raiding our hens roosts. The losers are Chas Marvin, 30; C W Train, 75; Thos Denham, 30 ans Co. Alms House.

Yaphank August 15, 1891

At the annual school meeting of District No 17, held Tuesday evening, James M Ashton was elected trustee for three years and Joseph H Randall to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William H Brown. Edward Pfeiffer was elected clerk and Henry P Hutchinson, collector. It was voted to have a new roof put on the school building and have the inside thoroughly renovated and ceiled in the latest design with hard wood. When finished it will present a very neat and attractive appearance.

Yaphank August 15 1891

Chas Marvins curiosity collection at his carriage shop, now comprises in addition to a one horse chaise of 1775-a cradle in which a baby of 1801 was rocked it is said. What is next?

Yaphank August 15, 1891

Dr. Walters is commencing to gather his 18 acre crop of pickles.

Yaphank Sept. 12, 1891

Joseph Phillips, from Black Hills, Dakota is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Philetus Phillips, after an absence of eight years.

Middle Island Sept. 12 1891

The Assessors of Brookhaven town met at the house of Miss Cynthia Hutchinson to make oath of their work. The assessment of the town this year shows an increase of something over $100,000 in value.

Middle Island Sept. 12 1891

Mr. Danz has been clearing up and improving the appearance of the old Hallock farm which he recently purchased. this is suppose to about the route of the new railroad, and when it comes, will help to give credible appearance to the place in the eyes of passengers. We wish others would follow the example of Mr. Danz in this respect. We have many picturesque landscape that is hidden by wild growth of useless brambles and weeds.

Middle Island Sept. 12 1891

The cornfields look rich and promising of a good crop. Watermelons are abundant. The growth in the patches almost cover with luscious fruit. Apples are plenty and people have begun to make cider. Potatoes are being dug but the crop is small. Onions are numerous but the crop is small size. Peaches are plenty.

Middle Island Sept. 26 1891

Improvements are being made on the Middle District school house. A new roof has been put on and new wainscoting around the inside of the room.

Middle Island Oct. 3 1891

School begun in district No.1 on Monday with R.M Bravies, teacher. No teachers have as yet engaged in the Middle and Ridge Districts.

Middle Island Oct. 3 1891

The cider Mills are agog and the juices of the apples flow freely. The crop is unusually abundant one.

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A watermelon weighing fifty-one lbs. was taken to Riverhead for an exhibition at the county fair. It was raised by F Willis Edwards on his farm in the western part of our village.

Yaphank Oct. 24 1891

Constable Edward E Ruland captured two colored gents in quick order who stole a horse and wagon from Jas Randall Ridgeville and took them to Riverhead, catching one at Babylon and the other thief at port Jefferson. Mr. R is the right man for constable every time.

Yaphank Oct. 24 1891

F. Von Rhen our merchant tailor, went to Brookhaven Monday. On his return he will no doubt be prepared to furnish his patrons with almost anything in his line from a common business suit to a wedding outfit

Middle Island Nov. 14 1891

Chestnuts are unusually plentiful about here. a clump of trees near the residence of Charles Edwards was estimated to give about four bushels. Many of them were eaten by ducks as the fell from the trees.

Middle Island Nov. 14 1891

Mr. R M Bayles is building a house or a building, of some kind, upon land which he bought of Mr. Geo. W. Ritch

Middle Island Nov. 14 1891

Mr. Joseph Hurtin is building a regrettable cellar of stone, with a storage room above. The building has a solid oak frame, and is substantially built as every thing is done in which Mr. Hurtin has a band.

Middle Island Dec. 5 1891

J H Randall has has been to the city and purchased a new buggy and horse, and with them he drove up last Wednesday. It is a handsome black Canadian horse.

Middle Island Dec. 5, 1891

A blooded bull of the Jersey breed, belonging to Judge Bartlett, became entangled in his rope and choked to death, one day last week.

Middle Island Dec. 5, 1891

Thanksgiving services was held in the Presbyterian church Rev. Mr. Nash of the Coram M E church, assisted Mr. Allen with the services.

Yaphank Dec. 5, 1891

Mr. Sylvester M Swezey has purchased the homestead of the late Williams Phillips at Yaphank Station, and intends shortly to remove their with his family. He has spent his life thus far in Middle Island, and his friends here regret very very much his proposed departure from their midst.

Middle Island Dec.5, 1891

Mrs. Selah Randall and her family, who have for the past six months been occupying the Edward A Sweezy homestead, have moved have moved back to port Jefferson for the winter.

Middle Island Feb. 6 1892

One of the saddest causes of prolonged suffering that has been known to the people of this place was that of Clifford Randall, and son James Randall and grandson of the late Lester H Davis of Coram. In the spring of 1884 he was attacked by hip disease which confined him to bed and subjected him to most intense pain. He was then a youth of fourteen years of age. From that time until his death, which occurred Monday night of last week Jan. 25th he has not been able to stand on his feet or get up from the bed or invalid chair which for the last four years he occupied. During that period of nearly eight years he was enable to endure the intense agonies which at times racked him by the use of opiants.In his confinement he spent much time reading, when his suffering abated sufficiently to allow him to do so. By this means he had gained a degree of intelligence superior to that of most men his age. For a few weeks the disease seemed to gain upon him, and he resolutely determined the use of opiates. Thus amid excruating tortures his physical frame wasted away while his soul in trust with Jesus grew stronger and he looked with longing for the change which was to open to him the gates of eternal peace. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday afternoon.

Middle Island Feb, 20, 1892

Our neighbor, Charles Brown, after a lingering illness passed quietly from earthly scenes on the morning of Thursday, Feb, 4th. His lonely widow has the sympathy of the friends who understand her situation. She had married him less than a year ago, and having left her former home in Louisiana, had not been a resident here long enough to have made many acquaintances. Having no relatives or old friends in this part of the country she is left in a very lonely position. Mr. Brown had been for several years a member of the Brooklyn police force, and had spent some time in the west. Consumption had seized him when some three years ago he sought an asylum in the quiet home of his father in this place. For a time he seemed to be benefited by the favorable atmosphere of Middle Island, and thought himself almost free from the disease, but for that last two month she has been in a decline and the fell disease closed his earthly record at the early age of forty-one years.

Middle Island March 19, 1892

Another of our aged residents passed away last week- Mrs. Nelson Munsell-- at the age of eighty-two years. She had been a faithful wife and mother, having served the family long and well. A large family of children were faithfully reared and cared for by her. Her maiden name was Marcia Havens, and she was married to Mr. Munsell in May, 1837, Rev Ezra King performing the ceremony. Their married life together thus covered a period of nearly fifty-five years.

Middle Island April 16, 1892

The Viertel boys are doing a good work in cleaning up the roadside and hedge brambles along the west side of their farm. They are industrious fellows, and their work is decided improvement. Clearing away the rubbish has brought a belt of grand old maples, skirting a beautiful slope of cultivated fields, that gives a charming landscape and a very pleasant stretch of park-like drive between the country road and Lake Buckingham.

Middle Island April 16, 1892

Measrs J H Randall and R M Bayles have been making a tour through several of the Southern States. They returned home in time to vote.

Middle Island April 16, 1892

School in District No. 17 was closed last week on account of the sickness of Mr. Sanders with a bad cold and threats of the grippe.

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One of the most conspicuous improvements that has been made in recent years is the new grocery wagon which represents the store of Edward Pfeiffer. It is a thing of beauty and our people are all pleased to see it on the road as it makes its semi-weekly rounds. But more than beauty, its arrangements show much study and inventive genius in securing so much convenience. The fact that it was built by Charlie Marvin is sufficient to secure for it the highest rating by the "Board of Underwriters

Middle Island April 23, 1892

At the Republican primary held on the 15th, Mr. J H Randall was elected delegate for the Seventh District to the County Convention, and Mr. Smith W Higgins alternate.

Middle Island April 23, 1892

A German family have moved into the J M Rose place at Artist lake, and are beginning farming operations. We have not learned the name.

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The removal of the "remains" from the Town Clerk's office at Coram to that at Yaphank, was attended with much pomp on Tuesday of last week. The procession moved through this village, and attracted as much attention as a circus parade might have done. The truck drawn by eight horses, and accompanied by about twenty men, holding ropes from the top of the safe to guard against its blowing off the truck, as there was a still breeze blowing at the time. Would it not be a good plan for the town to build a clerk's office on wheels, ready to move bodily at every turn of the political tide.

Middle Island May 7 1892

Capt. Ulysses H Ritch was a visitor at a home of his boyhood in this village last Sunday. He has been for twenty years been upon the sea, latterly making long voyages having many times circumnavigate the globe. Within a few weeks past he has chartered for a still longer voyage the voyage of matrimony. His friends here wish him or them a prosperous voyage. His bride is the daughter of Edmond Overton of Port Jefferson. Capt. Ritch for a wedding trip took his bride to the home of his early boyhood in North Carolina. He was a small boy living there during the years of the war. His father was a union man and for a time was imprisoned with other unionist of his locality, and was also forced to leave his home by rude exigencies of war. After the death of his father in 1866 young Ulysses came north to live with his uncle the late George W Ritch of this place.

Yaphank May 14, 1892

Yaphank has started- yes it has made a move. On Friday of last week a flag-pole was erected on the grounds in front of the octagon school house, and today a beautiful starry banner floatly proudly over district school no.18 for the first time. The teacher Miss Matterson deserves great credit for her enterprise with the aid of her scholars in presenting the village with its first public flag and the two old G. A. R veterans have made themselves a warm place in the hearts of the children, by making it possible to stand beneath the stars and strips on this Arbor Day.

Middle Island June 4, 1892

The event which neighborhood gossip had for sometime been predicting has eventuated. The Rev. Mr. Nash was married to Miss Amelia daughter of John Elsebough on Wednesday of last week, at the home of the bride’s parents. Rev F M Hallock performed the ceremony. The newly married couple have the best wishes of the people of this vicinity for their connubial happiness.

Yaphank July 30, 1892

Yaphank had a genuine surprise the other day. After an absence of 28 years Wilson , the son of MR. Tunis Whitbeck, of this place, returned to the place of his birth and with him his wife from his home in Terra Haute. Ind. They were entire strangers, none knew them not even his father and brothers. He is a painter by trade and is doing well. He grew up and old in his home in the place of his adoption and after three years has he takes a vacation and proposes to do the metropolis of the Empire State, and also the capitol of the United States on his return to Indiana.

Middle Island Sept. 17 1892

The Middle Island boys went to Setauket to play a game of baseball with the Setauket boys Saturday afternoon. We understand both came out ahead shoulder to shoulder.

Middle Island Sept. 17, 1892

Mr. Lewis Ritch has gone on a sea voyage to the brick making town Haverstraw. Hopes to make it safely without getting a "brick in his hat"

Middle Island Sept 17, 1892

Who says Mrs. no-and-so is the first woman school trustee in Suffolk County? I can recall the names of four that have been elected at different times within the last ten or twelve years, Mrs. Conklin at Bellport, Mrs. Bloomer at Holtsville, Mrs. J J Edwards at Middle Island, Miss Emma Norton at Coram. It may be information to know that there are at the present time a number of ladies holding the office of School Commissioner in the State of New York. There is one in Clinton county, one in Onondaga county and two in Oneida county.

Middle Island October 29, 1892

One of Elbert Swezey’s horses, a valuable young animal, is wavering between life and death with lockjaw.

Yaphank November 19, 1892

The sad news comes to us from the West, of the death of Daniel Dayton by the accidental discharge of a gun, carelessly handled by himself. Daniel left here only a few months ago, to take his chances at making his fortune near a married sister, and grow up with the great West. He was about 16 years of age. His widowed mother has our sincere sympathy. Her husband dies and is buried in Montana.

Middle Island

A little boy, son of Thomas J. Smith, who was playing with matches about the barn, set it on fire burning it to the ground. This took place at about four o’clock last Monday afternoon. The child was burned to death being scarcely recognizable. It is supposed that he had climbed into the manger or stable where he could not get out. Mr. Smith was away from home at the time.

Middle Island January 7, 1893

Mr. Selah Randall, while at his farm at the Ridge last week, was attacked by a vicious horse and badly bitten. The horse laid hold of his right elbow, lifted him from the ground and threw him into the manger. No bones were broken, but the joint was injured and severe bruises otherwise sustained. Mr. Randall was able to ride to his home at Port Jefferson on the following day.

Miriam Hudson, a former resident of Middle Island, died at Setauket on the 28th at the age of 85 years. She was buried here in the old ground among her friends on the 30th. Mr. R.M. Bayles has bought a lot of Henry P. Hutchinson on top of the hill and is building an office upon it.

Yaphank January 14, 1893

N.B Overton, our popular butcher, has returned from his visit in the northern part of the state. Boss Albert Davis has completed the new library for the Sunday school and Capt. Higgins will put the finishing touches on as he knows just how it is done.

Middle Island January 28, 1893

A house on the farm of James A. Randall, at the Ridge, was burned recently while the tenant, Abraham Steele, was out. He had left a fire in a stove, and this by some unknown means communicated to the building and caused its destruction.

Judge Randall, Sergeant Ashton and others are much interested in running foxes, and have had much several bouts of it. But the foxes don’t seem to mind it much.

The body of young Samuel Davis, of the schooner Sharpshooter, who was drowned by breaking through the ice in Port Jefferson Bay, was buried in the old Presbyterian burying ground here, on Saturday of last week.

Yaphank January 28, 1893

John Murray gave the children of the Children’s Home a sleigh-ride last week.

Yaphank February 18, 1893

A.B. Overton received a letter last week from an old friend and neighbor, John R. Dayton, who has been in Salt Lake City for a number of years. He is now in the dairy business and writes that he has been successful in all that he has undertaken, but he says that there is no place like Long Island for him.

The severe cold weather and deep snow has starved or frozen nearly all the quails. James Ashton has found a number of dead ones. Capt. S.W. Higgins saw three alive and Mr. Joseph Hurtin saw five around his grain stack. That is all that have been seen since the cold snap, as far as heard from.

Yaphank May 4, 1893

Boss A. L. Davis has caught the old veteran of a fox at last. On Wednesday of last week the Boss and Capt. Higgins started out to look for the old chap and it was not long before Seals, the hound, started the old veteran but the snow being deep and storming, the fox thought it would make a harbor but that was the first mistake the sly one ever made as the boys soon found where the gent was. They put a blockade in the shape of a big stick, then they went home for spades, etc. After about one hour digging they came across him and killed him in short order.

Yaphank May 11, 1893

William J. weeks went to Washington to attend the inauguration of President Cleveland. He is a great admirer of Cleveland.

The Yeaton place was sold Thursday, under judgment of foreclosure. Mr. Roswell Davis bought it.

The Y.P.S.C.E. held a business meeting at the parsonage on Monday evening. Mr. James Denton was elected president, N. B. Overton vice president, Mr. Samuel Darrow secretary and F. Willis Edwards, treasurer.

Middle Island July 1, 1893

Swezeytown pond appears to be rising, notwithstanding the dry weather.

Yaphank

The pretty wedding of Miss Laura Weeks and David Hasselberg occurred at 11 o’clock Wednesday morning in the Episcopal Church. The bridesmaid was Miss Helen Smith of Longwood and the best man was a brother of the groom. Rev. Charles Penny of New York officiated. A reception was held in at the house and the friends made up a wedding party and accompanied the young couple to the train station where they bid them adieu amid a shower of rice.

Middle Island August 5, 1893

Henry Elsebough is taking a rest from his duties as clerk in E. Pfeiffer’s store and his place is meanwhile occupied by Jotham H. Swezey.

Yaphank September 16, 1893

Mrs. Josephine Collyer of this place died at her daughter’s, Mrs. Sidney Rich, in Riverhead, last Saturday.

Middle Island October 20, 1893

Richard M. Bayles is building a house on the hill near Henry Hutchinson’s.

William Still has returned ashore again from his season’s of yachting.

Yaphank January 12, 1894

On Jan. 13th, Mr. John Webber at the age of 69 years passed away to his long home. Mr. Webber was a victim of dropsy and that he was a great sufferer was confirmed by his words on the night he died when he prayed, “O Heavenly Father! Take me out of this misery.” The deceased was born in Honiton, Devonshire County, England, April 1st, 1825. he came to this country in 1857 and settled in Albany, N.Y. where on Aug. 12th of the same year he was married in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to Georganna J. Potts. He left Albany in 1860 and came to Yaphank where he spent the remaining thirty-four years of his life.

Yaphank March 9, 1894

There have been 30 new books added to the Yaphank Library.

Middle Island March 23, 1894

Town politics was the topic of interest here this week. Primaries were held by the democrats at the post office Monday afternoon, and by the republicans at the store of Edward Pfeiffer on Wednesday afternoon, and the democratic town convention was held on the same afternoon at their old stamping ground, the premises of Miss Cynthia Hutchinson.

Middle Island April 6, 1894

Thieves broke into a tenantless house on the Van Horn place one night recently. We understand the ladies are provided with improved firearms and if those prowlers should repeat their visits they might receive such a greeting as they deserve.

It was feared that the peach crop was blasted in the bud, but present is that the alarm is not well founded. What we have seen thus far of the fruit, buds appear to be in a healthy condition.

Middle Island April 13, 1894

Death has removed another of the Middle Island boys of a generation that is rapidly passing off the stage of action. Mr. Charles Swezey, who died at his home in Brooklyn last Sunday night, was a native of Swezeytown and a member of a family that has for many generations given character as well as name to the locality. William Sylvester Swezey, who occupies the ancestral homestead of that immediate family, is the only one left of a large family of brothers and sisters who were scattered from their childhood home to different parts of the town.

Middle Island May 11, 1894

Arbor Day was observed in our schools last Friday. In No. 14 Miss Brewster had recitations in the school room. In No. 16 Miss Roswell, there were appropriate exercises in the room. In both of these districts, the school houses are located on the edge of the road, with no ground around them, so that the program of planting trees is impractical. In No. 17, Miss Overton, teacher, a full program was carried out. Trees were planted, flower beds sown, exercises conducted in the school room and the whole supplemented with a collation, which made the occasion one long to be remembered by the pupils. In No. 19, Miss Randall, teacher, a good program of literary exercises was presented, and two white pine trees were planted.

Yaphank May 11, 1894

Mr. Norton will move into the Mill house again. Nearly all the school children have the whooping cough. You would think you were in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show to hear them whoop.

Middle Island May 25, 1894

Farm garden products are not always profitable as an example here shows. Cabbages average a fairly paying crop, but Messes Swezey and Brevoort kept over about 1400 heads and this spring shipped them to Bridgeport to market. The returns were just sufficient to pay the freight and nothing more. Brevoort said, “no more cabbage for me.”

Middle Island June 8, 1894

Rabbits are very numerous in the vicinity of Artist Lake. A German family is cultivating tame rabbits, having about seventy now in their yards. Wild rabbits are also numerous, and have become quit a pest in some gardens. Decoration Day was observed by many, in placing flowers upon the graves of friends in the cemetery. Soldiers’ graves were decorated with flags Lewis O. Conklin Post, G.A.R.

Middle Island June 22, 1894

Two boys from the city or elsewhere appeared last Sunday morning and began fishing in the lake on the Edward A. Swezey place. For the convenience of wading out in deep water they took off their pants and in a half naked condition stood in the water waiting a bite. The position was a conspicuous one, near the highway, and the congregation in the church which is near was soon to be out and pass near. The boys seemed to be ignorant or indifferent to the fact that they were transgressing three laws at once, first breaking the Sabbath by fishing on Sunday; second, making an indecent exposure of the person in a public place; third, trespassing on private waters and stealing fish. Mr. S. E. Randall saw them and gave them some unpalatable suggestions, which caused them to come out and mount their bicycles and speed away toward Coram. There is a class of boys who seem to have little idea of any regard for law and order on Sunday about here.

Middle Island August 3, 1894

Rev. James Basset and his family are brightening things up about the parsonage which has stood unoccupied now for nearly two years.

Middle Island August 13, 1894

The apron festival held at the house of R.M. Bayles last week, was a very pleasant and successful affair. The receipts amounted to $72.

Middle Island September 21, 1894

Death has again visited our community. Mr. Floyd Edwards died at his home on Sunday night, the 9th inst. He has been in falling health for several years, but up until a few days of his death he had been able to move about. He was buried in the family plot at the Presbyterian burying ground. Rev. O.C. Lane of the M.E. church conducting the services on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Edwards was a member of a well known family of Brookhaven, his ancestors having been here for a century and a half. His father as well as his grandfather, bore the well known name of Jonathan Edwards, being of the same stock and distantly connected with the celebrated divine and college president of that name. Mr. Edwards married Miss Sally Hawkins of this place and, and has spent most of the energies of a lifetime on the ancestral farms, where the couple raised a family of two sons and three daughters. One daughter died in early womanhood, while the others still survive, with the widowed mother.

Middle Island October 12, 1894

Miss Cynthia Hutchinson has bought a horse with which to ride out at times. We are glad to see that she and her mother have the benefit of such a luxury.

Mr. Edward Pfeiffer has been appointed school tax collector in District No. 17, in the place of Mr. Henry P. Hutchinson, deceased.

Middle Island January 4, 1895

Many of our young people are home from their various schools, for short vacations. Among them we may mention the Misses Abbie, Winifred, and Ruthie Basset and James Basset, Irmangard Freeman, Flora Swezey, Nellie Swezey, Carrie Thompson and Ada Davis.

Yaphank

New Year’s was a red letter day to the Sunday school at St. Andrew’s church. In the evening the church was beautifully and artistically decorated with boxwood and vines. A large tree was selected by Wm. J. Weeks simply groaned under its burden of costly decorations. The service consisted chiefly of carols and hymns sung by the choir, made up wholly of boys and girls. The missionary at the beginning of his address publicly thanked the little ones for their kindness in singing on that occasion and Mrs. Carmen, the organist, for her untiring energy and careful training of the little ones which were fully exemplified in the rendering of the musical part of the service by the little ones. Mr. Wm. J. Weeks addressed the S.S. scholars. His subject was “Santa Clause.” He painted in words a gay story of picture of the contrast between the Santa Clause of today and the Santa Clause of 60 years ago. The last present handed out was a framed picture and a pie to the Rev. Wm. Norwood. This caused considerable merriment among the members of our regular congregation as one and all know full well the missionary’s weakness for pies. After the exercises were over a large crowd met in the house of Miss Clara Weeks to see the old year out and welcome the new year in. The missionary, feeling rather hungry, made up his mind to sample his pie. He took a bite and found that his mouth contained a little bit of pie crust and a lot of tissue paper. His curiosity was aroused when he felt something hard in the pie. He broke it in two and found, instead of pumpkin or minced meat, money. The pie was simply lined with quarters, bills, and half dollars. This reminded him of that little song, “Four and twenty blackbirds baking in pie,” viz “and when the pie was opened the coins began to chink.” The whole affair was a grand success and by present indications we can safely say that not only will the Christmas celebration of ’94 be equaled by that of ’95 but that it will be excelled. The good members of our “little church on the hill” fully realize the importance of making Christmastide a season of giving. Not only were the members of our Sunday school remembered but as well “The Little Ones Outside,” as sung by the choir. No better example of the good will and paternal feeling existing among the members of St. Andrew’s congregation is needed than the above. No better example can be found elsewhere of the actual fulfillment of the blessed Saviour’s passionate intense and fervent prayer, “That they all may be one.”

Middle Island January 18, 1895

Mr. Gardiner Topping has been assured that his application for a pension will soon be granted. We congratulate him and hope that he may receive the reward of his patriotic services in the Navy of the U.S. during the late war. Considerable wood cutting is being done about here, but prices are unusually low. The dull market for cordwood makes necessary.

Middle Island February 1, 1895

Mr. John Risley has been confined to the house several weeks with an attack of the grippe.

Middle Island March 1, 1895

Henry Butler is to take a position on the farm of Charles J. Randall, the coming season.

Alonzo Chapppel has sold his farm at Artist Lake to Robert F. Randall, and has moved his furniture to Selden. Rumor has it that he will there set up housekeeping in the orthodox way.

Middle Island March 8, 1895

Mr. John Risley has had a relapse of the grip and complications growing out of it. He has been very sick but at this writing hopes of his recovery are entertained.

Middle Island May 10, 1895

Judge Randall has purchased a new bicycle, and now he doesn’t propose to take the dust of any of the boys – nor young ladies either. Several of the land owners of this section have joined with others in clearing a fire road along the south side of the Wading River extension railroad. The object is to protect the great area of forest growth lying between here and that road, from the fires that are likely to be set by the passing locomotives when the railroad is in active operation.

Middle Island May 24, 1895

A tract of land adjoining Artist Lake on the West, and commanding a beautiful view of the lake and its surroundings, has been sold recently. It belonged to the estate of Jeremiah Glover, late of South Haven, for a number of years, but we have not learned the name of the recent purchaser.

Yaphank---March 14th 1900

Ice about 2 ½ inches think, of fair quality was harvested here Friday, Saturday and Monday last-the cold snap lasting about a week.

Yaphank---March14th 1900

Dr. Walters, of Brooklyn, has bought the farm and summer residence, estate of the late Prof. Henry Molleuhauer, beautiful premises adjoining and over-looking the western lake in this village.

Suffolk’s Poor Folk

Yaphank

Nov. 15, 1907

Mr. Wm. Homan of Brooklyn visited friends here last week.

Everyone is invited to the meeting in the school house, on Saturday evening when an Improvement Society will be formed. Ladies especially invited.

Mr. Howard Homan has taken the coal business here, formerly conducted by the estate of the late Edward L. Gerard.

Jan. 17, 1908

The Civics Association held their January meeting on Saturday evening and a number of new members were taken in also a committee was appointed to make arrangements for a ball on February 22, for the benefit of the society’s treasury. Two more street lamps were ordered to be placed on Main street.

It is reported that a new general store is to be built on West Main street.

Mr. George Prosser has put up a fine and commodious new barn on his premises.

Some activity is noticeable in the local wood business and there is a great demand for plots of standing wood to be cut into piles and cord wood.

Mr. F. Marchant has built a small green house mostly underground with a glass roof, in which we saw sweet peas and other flowering plants growing finely without artificial heat.

MIDDLE ISLAND

Jan. 17, 1908

· There is a good deal of unrest felt among our people this week, on account of the trial of Christian Inglert who murdered Shepard Ritch on September 8, 1907. and nearly every available man has been subpoenaed either by prosecution or for the defense.

· Those who have ice houses to be filled with the necessity are getting somewhat nervous owing to the continued mild weather.

Yaphank

Feb. 7, 1908

Fox hunting is a popular sport here with some, but catching sly Reynard is not so easy, although some have been killed, These animals are very plentyful in the woods surrounding the village and it is no rare sight for wood carters to see one running along a forest road apparently unaware of being seen.

MIDDLE ISLAND

Feb. 7, 1908

Judge Furgerson has a large gang of men cutting and filling his large ice house.

All other ice houses will probably be filled by the last of the week.

The school children are all making the most of the fine skating.

YAPHANK

Jun. 3, 1908

· At the Christmas exercises of the Sabbath School of the Presbyterian church those on the honor roll for being present every Sunday in 1907; Leslie Marchant , Sereno Overton and Elizabeth Iverson.

· Christian Krabbe had a hog killed the past week weighing about 450 pounds.

· Additional lamps are being placed frequently in our village.

Jun. 5, 1908

Decoration Day was observed by a parade of the juvenile Rough Riders under Capt. Leslie Marchant, who fired military salutes over veterans graves in the cemetery and the school house at the raising of the flag where exercises suitable to the day were given by the children and others, and on Sunday, Memorial services were held in the Presbyterian church by Rev. J .M. Denton.

Let everyone old and young, rich and poor, large and small who are willing and would like to assist in having a big time here on July 4, meet in Randall’s Hall on the evening of June 10

July 10, 1908

A forest fire last week burned over 3,000 acres of woodland belonging to the W. J. Weeks’ estate near manor.

Many former residents came to enjoy the fourth with our citizens. The parade, band of music, addresses by Messrs. O.B. Combs and R.M. Bayles and fireworks were enjoyed by all. The floats were handsome. The boys marched well. The decorations were general and beautiful. Several arches and flags were over the streets in the line of march. Thanks are due, Col. T. E .O. Marvin and his aids for the successful celebration. The question is being considered how to make next years celebration a still greater success and keep young America fully alive with the spirit or “76.”

A loaded decorated wagon came from Middle Island to join in the July 4 celebration.

The home of Mrs. Elizabeth Davis being a relic of Revolutionary days was beautifully decorated for the fourth. She being a widow of a veteran of our Civil War the procession halted and a suitable tribute was given her children and grandchildren.

Capt. Smith W. Higgins, another veteran of our Civil War was unable to join the procession on the 4th on the account of failing health. He was given a solute and the band played the Star Spangle Banner which he greatly enjoyed.

Miss Brewster with her brother and friend from Ozone Park are at the Robbins cottage for the summer.

A conveyance was provided for Messrs. Gardner Topping and John Murray both veterans of our Civil War , in July 4th celebration.

Aug. 14, 1908

Our young Ball Club played a fine game here last Saturday against a picked nine of farmers and four ball players , headed by a hired professional pitcher along with the discouraging hoots and jeers of the crowd and were defeated by the small score of 4 to 1.

At the annual school meeting John S. Jones was re-elected as trustee for 3 years; C. E. Howell, collector; H . Blonsky, clerk and Miss Ethel Rice of Patchogue was re-engaged as teacher for the ensuing school term. An enlarged covered porch was ordered to be built and a stationary school bell with tower was endorsed by the board of officers and a vote of thanks was sent to the Hon. W. O. Bartlett for the beautiful 9- foot flag to the school.

Aug. 21, 1908

It would be well to unite some of the school districts around Yaphank, have a union school district and run the stage to convey pupils here as they are doing in other sections of the Island.

At the Republican primary election in District No. 7 the following delegates were elected Messrs Jonathan Baker, Dr. C.A. Baker and Capt. James M. Ashton.

Sept. 11. 1908

A. Lorenzo Homan, about 70 years of age, a farmer of Yaphank, was found dead in his wagon which was going along the main road near the Yaphank school house last Tuesday morning. He had been to the depot to deliver some eggs as was his daily custom, and left there apparently in the best of health. John Caspers, seeing the horse going leisurely along and Homan lying on the wagon seat, ran out and stopped the animal, Dr. Baker happened along and upon seeing Homan said he had died of apoplexy. Deceased leaves a widow, He was father of Mrs. Arthur Phillips of Patchogue.

Sept. 18, 1908

A.P. Homan died suddenly in his wagon, on Tuesday morning, of apoplexy while engaged in carting a load of loam along the Main street from U. E. Howell’s to his home not a mile distant. Mr. Homan was known for many years as a dealer in eggs etc. and by his untimely demise we lose a popular and much esteemed citizen and his family a loving parent and companion. The funeral will be from his home this afternoon, Rev. J.M. Denton officiating.

MIDDLE ISLAND

Sept. 18, 1908

A shadow of gloom is cast over the entire community by the sickness and deaths in the family of Victor Edwards. Mrs. Edwards died on Friday and the 3 year old son on Sunday, two other children who are sick with the same complaint have been taken to a New York Hospital , Dr. C. A . Baker attending physician pronouncing it old fashioned dysentery. Mr. Edwards has the sincere sympathy of the entire community.

Sept. 25, 1908

George Prosser has quite a force of pickers on his cranberry bed, gathering this favorite of the marshes for the shipment to the city markets.

School in District 17 will open on Monday September 28, with George Miller as teacher.

Yaphank

Oct. 2, 1908

Mr. Howard, the new owner of the John Webber farm, is having 40 carloads of stable manure put on the land. Hulse and son are doing the carting from the railroads.

Nov. 13, 1908

“The contents of the old factory near the grist mill was auctioned off on Tuesday. This building was erected about 1842 and run as a woolen mill for a few years, but has been used as a lumber storehouse for a long time. It will now be taken down or removed, it is said.

Mr. Fred Bubb gave a barn dance last Friday night which was much enjoyed by those present.

Jan. 10, 1909

Judge Willard Bartlett and family spent a portion of the holiday vacation at their home here.

Jan. 22. 1909

Our storekeepers are complaining of the scarcity of cash customers. Give the cash buyer an inducement; otherwise he will buy like the storekeeper where he can get his goods the cheapest or do. the best.

MIDDLE ISLAND

Feb. 26, 1909

Mrs. Louise Still, wife of William T. Still, died on Friday, after an illness of a few weeks, closing a life which though short was filled to the brim with activities and devotion to the duties of the sphere in which providence had placed her. Assuming the responsibilities of active life at an early age, she had given nearly eighteen years to the labors and duties of married life. Her home and the members of its circle were the objects of her devoted and self-sacrificing labors. Six children, ranging from young manhood down to infancy are left with their grief stricken father to mourn her loss. May kind providence supply strength and guidance to their burdened hearts. Mrs. Still was about 38 years of age, a native of this place, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Smith Thompson. Funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon by Rev. F.E. Allen assisted by Rev. Jacob Norris and a large concourse of friends followed to the place of interment in the cemetery at this place.

Mar. 12, 1909

Mr. Hutchinson says that his black cat can forecast the weather as well as the weather prophet at Washington did last inauguration day.

The size of Mr. Hutchinson’s wood pile looks as though he thought there were about six months of winter left.

YAPHANK

Mar. 26, 1909

15000 trout were placed in the two ponds here this week by the state.

May 21, 1909

Mr. Isaac H. Robbins, a native of this village and a well known resident for many years, died on the 16th. Mr. Robbins had been in failing health for two years and had given up his farm house and was boarding with Miss M. McGartlands at the time of his death. Interred in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Port Jefferson. On Thursday. He leaves no family.

The first strawberry festival of the season struck the town Tuesday night at Mr. F. Bubbs, in aid of M.E. Church and was a great success. Pretty girls and homely young men scooped in the cream to beat the band, while the strawberries blushed scarlet as they rolled down the fair maidens throats, and were as happy as fellow’s new girl. As for the rest it took until a late hour to satisfy them all, great and small, and many thanks are due to those who labored so freely to help the occasion along.

Jun. 11, 1909

The old Homan house on Main street built by Isaac Homan over a century ago, has been bought by Mrs. C . Krabbe.

Mr. William H. Homan, an old citizen now in the employ of the government in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, was here last week visiting old friends.

Middle Island

Jun. 25, 1909

Mr. Thomas Harper of Brooklyn was in the village a few days since negotiating a real estate deal with Mr. John Butler. We understand he has sold to latter about thirty acres of his land here.

YAPHANK

The children of the community with their parents and friends enjoyed the Fourth at a picnic in the afternoon and evening on the grounds of Miss C.W Weeks where the children were treated to cake and ice cream.

Jul. 23, 1909

Mr.Lighthall of Holbrook has been engaged to teach our school the coming fall and winter.

William C. Hammer, proprietor of the Yaphank Hotel and saloon for some years, died after a few days illness on the 17th . Mr. Hammer left a large number of friends to mourn his loss, including a wife and three small children. Interment in the Yaphank Cemetery.

A large number of summer people and others attended the social in Factory Hall Tuesday night and enjoyed dancing to the music of Smith’s Ronkonkoma Orchestra.

Jul. 30, 1909

The former residence of Mrs. E. L. Gerard, near the lake, has been sold to Mr. Roswell Davis of Freeport.

At Lakeview Farm we saw Burbank’s wonderberry growing and fruiting nicely in the open field. It resembles the blueberry in color, shape and size with a grape-like skin and of a fine flavor, growing on low headed vines or plants.

The bathing season in Swezey’s pond is now in full blast and the old mill dam is thronged daily at intervals with crowds of children of both sex who soak themselves in the lake and have a wet time in general with lots of fun thrown in.

The picturesque loveliness of our lakes and the quiet pastoral beauty of our wooden hills and dates, charms and surprises the strangers who say they never imagined there was such a pretty spot hidden away on Long Island.

Aug. 6, 1909

At the annual school meeting on Tuesday night Mr. Robert F. Hawkins was elected trustee for three years, Mr. Charles E. Howell collector, and Mr. Henry V. Bloosky clerk for one year. An appropriation of $640 was made for school purposes. The sentiment of the meeting was that as the school districts have to file a map of their boundaries that a committee of the town be appointed to have each district made uniform for the whole of Brookhaven town.

The Misses Mary and Rosalie Baker are at their father’s cottage at Easthampton.

Sep. 24, 1909

Van R. Swezey received twelve prizes for apples and pears from his fruit farm at the Suffolk County fair.

MIDDLE ISLAND

Miss Minerva Hutchinmen left here Wednesday for her season’s work in the millinery business.

Oct. 8, 1909

YAPHANK

After a short illness, Gilbert H. Swezey M.D. died on Sunday October 3, at North Falmouth, Mass., in the 68th year of his age. Funeral services were held at his late residence at Yaphank on October 6. Dr. Swezey was an elder of the Yaphank Presbyterian Church nearly 25 years. He also served many years as clerk of session and superintendent of the Sabbath School. His life was full of good work in his profession in the community and for the church at home and at large. He will be greatly missed.

MIDDLE ISLAND

We are pained to learn of the death of Dr. Swezey of Yaphank who was only sick a short time.

Our school, District 17 is in a thriving condition under the efficient management of Miss Caroline Thompson.

Oct. 22, 1909

Thriving Yaphank

Mrs. Herman Somers of Bartlett street who has been in poor health for a long time died this week. Interment in Yaphank Cemetery on Wednesday.

Mrs. S.H. Ritch of Passaic, N.J., is visiting friends in Middle Island.

MIDDLE ISLAND

The Funeral services over the remains of Mr. Ethers of the Ridge were conducted in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon at 2 00 o’clock, and were attended by a large number of sympathizing neighbors and friends Mr. Ethers is survived by a widow and one son.

Mrs. Hutchinson who has been quite ill with neuralgia is somewhat improved.

Oct. 29, 1909

YAPHANK

An evening of fun and social time will be had at a Hallowe’en party at the residence of Miss C. W. Weeks on Saturday, October 30. Everyone welcome, Admission ten cents for the benefit of St. Andrews’s Sunday School. Come and see the ghosts, and try your fortune. Refreshments free.

Nov. 5, 1909

CORAM

Joe Hallock, while digging a cellar among the sand hills at Coram last week, unearthed a bayonet of the Revolutionary War type, such as were used on the muzzle of the flint lock musket of the 1776 period.

MIDDLE ISLAND

Mr. Pieiffer has been making a special sale of Gold Medal Flour at $6.40 per barrel; can you beat it?

Judge Bartlett has been having a fence built around the pond here to keep it from running away by looks of things, but he will have to hurry as it is mostly gone now.

Potatoes are about the only things that are moving around here, but they are moving pretty rapidly by the looks of loads that go by.

The new intermediate teacher at East Moriches is Miss Clara Rue, a graduate of New Platz Normal.

Dec. 10, 1909

YAPHANK

A coon and possum supper was held at Lakeview Farm on Saturday night, Those who had enjoyed the hunting sport with their wives sat down to a table of good things.

Mr. Van R. Swezey is setting out hundreds of apple trees. This is the fruit land of the island. It will be remembered he secured the first prize for the best apples this fall.

Loads of gunners are at Lakeview Farm enjoying the hunting.

Whereas is has pleased A’lmighty God to his wise providence to remove from our number Gilbert H Swezey M.D. who for nearly twenty-five years was an elder of this church and for many years was clerk of the session; superintendent of the Sunday school and trustee.

The graves of the war veterans in our cemetery will be decorated with flowers by the school children on Memorial Day.

The season for black bass fishing opens the 30th and Artist Lake will be minus some fish.

Victor Edwards Pond at Swezeytown, Middle Island, leased by the Patchogue Fishing Club, has a great stock of the finest fish for miles around.

YAPHANK, CORAM, MIDDLE ISLAND) 1916 -1919

PATCHOGUE ADVANCE

CORAM, MIDDLE ISLAND, YAPHANK

1916 - 1919

Middle Island March 17, 1916

Political activities began during the past week, by the circulation of petitions by the Republicans for the designations of James M Ashton as county committeeman for this seventh election district and for Harry Lee for State Committeeman for this assembly district.

Coram March 17, 1916

Foxes are very numerous this year. Leon Edwards killed a large one the first of the week.

March 31, 1916

Miss Emma L. Norton postmistress at Coram, died at her home there Wednesday night, aged 79 years. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon with the service at the house at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Jacob Norris of Middle Island officiating, and interment in the Coram Methodist burying grounds.

Middle Island April 16, 1916

Wallace E. Mott is employed on the game farm, where Charles Edwards, Orlando Edwards and Herbert Benjamin are also at work preparing habitations for the thousands of pheasant that are expected to be produced there.

Middle Island April 16, 1916

William L. Still, John Risley and Roy Still have opened the season at work in the orchards of J. H Randall.

Coram April 28, 1916

Homer Davis of Hamilton College is home for the Easter vacation.

Coram April 28, 1916

he United States Civil Service Commission announces that an examination for fourth class postmaster will be held at Port Jefferson on May 13 to fill the vacancy at Coram. Any one 21 years old and resident of the territory supplied is eligible. Application forms and full information can be secured from the post office at Coram.

Yaphank April 28, 1916

A bakery route from Moriches has started through here. No doubt the cake and pie end will be in demand as only bread had been on sale her for some months.

Yaphank, April 28, 1916

Harold Bubb has gone to Boonton N. J., where he has a position as chauffeur.

Yaphank, April 28, 1916

The fine property of Charles E. Gerald overlooking the lake is reported sold to Captain Leonard Miller of Brooklyn. This place, if improved, owing to its beautiful location, will be an ideal one for a summer home.

Yaphank May 26, 1916

The Grange offers a prize of $3, $2 and $1 for the boy or girl bringing in the most tent caterpillar nests by June 15. Mr. Krabbe will also give an additional special prize to the winners of the same, open to all school children on Coram, Middle Island and Yaphank- C. H. Hamel, C. Krabbe, committee. In an old almanac printed in 1773 it says:

“ By moulding a ring of mud or loam around the trunk of a tree just below the branches, every caterpillar on the tree will almost instantly drop off on to the ground.” We doubt it.

Yaphank May 26, 1916

Work on the Children’s Home addition is processing favorably. Two Yaphankers are on the job we hear.

Yaphank, May 26, 1916

Phillip Hagenberger and family will move to Wellington farm June 1, where he has taken the position as manager.

Yaphank May 26, 1916

Mr. And Mrs. J.S. Pinkney moved to their home in Penraquid last week.

Yaphank May 26, 1916

The Coram baseball nine play the Sanatorium nine next Saturday. Last Saturday Coram played against Yaphank.

Middle Island June 9, 1916

The school district No. 17 has closed for the summer and in No. 16 will close this week. Miss Violet Van Horn has been re-engaged as teacher in District No. 17.

Middle Island June 9, 1916

Henry Butler has a position on the duck ranch of Du Gumoen and Tuttle at Eastport.

Middle Island June 9, 1916

Percy Risley has sold his Maxwell car to John E. Davis of Yaphank and is now driving a Ford.

Coram

School closed in District No. 14 Friday. The annual picnic was held on the school grounds. Miss Ketcham returned to her home in Babylon. The following received prizes for good work during the term: Department, Frank Lyons, first grade, Peppino Borella, second grade; spelling, Albert MacMullen, third grade, spelling, Milton Smith, fourth grade; Peter Plate, seventh grade, Jennie Rovagnas.

Middle Island

Judge Bartlett was at his country retreat here over Sunday.

Middle Island

Building improvements at the State Game farm continue, among which are a large new barn, large addition to the house and numerous small buildings. The 500 pheasants are laying eggs now at a lively place and besides what are being incubated under hens on the farm, about 60 to 70 settings of eggs are being shipped weekly to different parts of the state.

Yaphank

School closed of Friday last. We hear that a new teacher with be engaged and Miss Wells, who has taught for tow seasons here, will go elsewhere.

Coram June 23, 1916

Mr. and Mrs. John Bollinger have moved form Middle Island into L.H. Chambers' farm house. Mr. Bollinger takes the position of foreman on the farm.

Yaphank June 23, 1916

Bets are out that the mill dam may not be widened. This is a pet project of the Civil Association for some years but not yet realized.

Yaphank July 14, 1916

William L. Denton of Jamaica, now nearly 95 years of age and his grand-daughter, Anna arrived with his son; the Rev. Mr. Denton at Oak Villa Manse Friday, for the summer. On Monday, Mr. Denton Sr., took a mile walk to visits some friends and view the beauties of Yaphank. He was pleased to notice the absence of the traction engine with the gravel cars on our street and that they are being much improved under the direction of Messars, Dare, Ashton and Homan.

Yaphank July 28, 1916

Albert Bayles of Middle Island has taken the place as clerk with C. E. Howell, the previous one returning to his home in Brooklyn.

Middle Island July 28, 1916

The fishing privilege in the ponds on the Victor Edwards Farm has been leased to F. H Rodman, so the public is forbidden fishing there. The town’s right to these ponds was conveyed by the trustees to the owner of the farm more than a century ago.

Middle Island July 28, 1916

Teachers have been engaged for the schools in Districts No. 16 and 17. Miss Nellie Swezey in the former and Violet Van Horn in the latter.

Yaphank August 11, 1916

The Brookhaven town authorities are widening Yaphank Avenue over the mill dam road which is much needed improvement.

Middle Island August 11, 1916

John L’Hommedieu, an octogenarian, who was once a school boy here, paid a visit during the past week to some of the localities that revived memories of his childhood days. He found very few of the boys left who played ball with him in front of the old church sixty years ago.

Coram August 25, 1916

Noah T. Terry had the misfortune to lose his old horse “Mayor” last week.

Yaphank August 25, 1916

Lewis Kammer is visiting friends in the city.

Coram September 1, 1916

Miss Alice Still entertained a number of friends at a party last Thursday evening. Games, music and dancing were the pleasant diversions. Those present were the Misses Margery Smith, Frances Abrams, Lillian Usher, Jeanne Geertsema and Mrs. Albert Geertsema, Miss Marjorie Brush of Patchogue and Miss Martha Smith of Coram.

Middle Island September 1, 1916

Mrs. Parker, who was Emily Nicholas once a school girl here, with her daughter and granddaughter, and her sister Mrs. Edward Carman of Brookhaven visited the scenes of long ago Tuesday.

Coram April 27, 1917

Mrs. M. G. Mulford and friends spent Sunday in town.

Coram April 27, 1916

Miss Eunice Still is filling the vacancy in school No. 14 caused by the resignation of Miss Alberta Smith.

Yaphank April 27, 1916

E. Wickham Mills, a former storekeeper here 25 years ago, died at his home in Brooklyn last week. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Port Jefferson. Mr. Mills at one time was a leading young business man here, and owned the large general store since burned down on the corner now occupied by the post office. His portrait and history were among those given in L. B Homan’s book published 30 years ago “Yaphank As It Was and Is,” at that time.

Yaphank April 27, 1916

The local farmers loan committee here is John S. Jones, C. H. Hand and Howard C. Swezey, Middle Island, who will receive applications for government loans to needy farmers.

Middle Island May 4, 1917

The Pheasants at the State game farm have begun laying eggs, and the distribution of them to game fanciers in different parts of the State is beginning.

Middle Island May 4, 1917

Cedar trees are being dug up from wild pastures on the Thompson farm and shipped away to customers by some nursery company.

Yaphank May 4, 1917

It looks as if considerable farm land here will be cultivated owing to the lack of teams and men who will do it, as farmers are too busy with their own work to plow fields and gardens outside.

Yaphank May 4, 1917

The Grange have improved their new headquarters by removing the old street fence in front and making a general clean up of the grounds. A drive will be laid out to the lake at foot of their property. A new pool table for the entertainment of the members and others will be added shortly.

Yaphank May 4, 1917

The annual school meeting was held on Tuesday evening with a fair attendance. Charles E. Walters was elected a trustee for three years. F. W. Edwards collector and treasurer, James Scott clerk. $800 was voted for the school budget for the ensuing year. The valuable gift of a fine parlor organ for the school was made by Mrs. Agnes L. Gerard a former resident, now of Patchogue. It was accepted with most appreciative vote of thanks and will be placed in the school.

Coram May 11, 1917

B. Woodhull Davis of Wesleyan University and Harry L. Smith of Patchogue are among the Coram boys who have left school in view of President’s Wilson’s appeal for nation wide farm work.

Yaphank May 11, 1917

S. Meckinion and son are going to plow up some of their vacant land on the old Darrow place and put it into cultivation.

Coram May 18, 1917

We wish to correct the item published last week regarding the census. The State Woman Suffrage party has volunteered their service for the State military census, not the Federal as was stated.

Coram May 25, 1917

Rev. Robert Thorne, pastor of the Methodist Church of this place will give a patriotic address from the pulpit on Sunday afternoon at three o’clock. The Selden people have presented the church with a handsome flag which will be dedicated at this time. An invitation to be present is extended to everyone.

Coram May 25, 1917

Miss Mary Rovagna is the owner of a new bicycle.

Yaphank June 1, 1917

J. S. Jones will take the draft register at our polls on June 5.

Coram June 8, 1917

Charles J. R. Davis has enlisted in the Naval Coast Defense Reserve.

June 15, 1917

U.S. Camp Site on Long Island will be Between Yaphank and Mastic

Thirty Thousand Soldiers to Train There This Fall–Camp to be Made Ready at Once

Yaphank June 15, 1917

Two Yaphank young men, Harold Bubb and Albert S. Davis, have enlisted in the navy. They were examined and accepted in Brooklyn.

Yaphank June 15, 1917

The Lawless farm has 65 acres of potatoes growing.

Coram June 15, 1917

The new house owned by J. H. Rovagna is nearly finished. It will be a credit to the community when he opens his store and refreshment room.

Coram June 22 1971

Don’t neglect to register for the State Military Census. This is required of every person between the ages of 16 and 50 inclusive and Monday is your last chance.

Coram June 22 1917

The school children enjoyed the annual picnic on Monday when school closed for summer vacation. One of their pleasures was the gathering of a bunch of daisies to be sent by the L.T.L to the children of the kings County Hospital.

Coram June 22 1917

Mrs. Eunice Still who has been substituting in Coram schools since Easter has returned to New Paltz for commencement exercises and to receive her diploma with the class of 1917

Yaphank June 29 1917

There is a prospect of people who own land here being besieged by enterprising people who hope to open theatres, refreshment stands, and what not to get cash from soldiers who are trained at the big camp. Chris Krabbe real estate agent says he already been approached by many sharpers seeking options, but there is nothing doing.

Yaphank June 29 1917

All dressed nowhere to go? Then come to Yaphank Monday night to the civic entertainment and dance. A good time assured.

Yaphank June 29 1917

Work on the Mill dam concrete bulkhead has been commenced by the town road department, and the long awaited material has arrived.

Coram July 6 1917

Misses Minnie and Grace Davis, who have been teaching at Freeport, are home for summer vacation.

Yaphank July 6 1917

Some attention is due the name of Yaphank now that the determined efforts of New York near humorists have failed to keep it in the joke column and it has emerged on the front page along with the war news. A. C Weeks writing to the New York Sun says it is the ancient corruption of the Indian Appehanog. Or place of traps, so named for the great hunting there. The village was once called Millville. Mr. Weeks incidentally protests against calling the Connecticut River by the name Carmen. He says his father, William J Weeks, often told him of seeing Daniel Webster wading the stream fishing.

Middle Island July 20 1917

The Presbyterian Fair last week was held two evenings, a very good company being present each time although the weather was far from promising. The proceeds was well over $130.

Middle Island July 27 1917

Potato blight has been threatening the crop, which in most respects is unusually promising. Prof. Sirrence of Riverhead was called one day last week to diagnose a field of tumors on the Dixon farm which was thought to be affected with blight. He said it was not blight but a disease from the seed.

Yaphank July 27 1917

A member of the firm of J Pierport Morgan Co. Has leased Capt. Leonard Millers fine cottage on Main street as a residence, and is if report is true is going to take much interest in the future of our pretty village.

Yaphank July 27 1917

A cigar store and barber shop is to be built, it is said next to Baxters garage.

Yaphank August 1917

Mr. Lewis Kamerer and his family has moved into the house formerly used as the post office.

Yaphank August 10 1917

Captain Leonard Miller has leased his villa and purchased the cottage next to the school formerly owned by Dr. C. A. Baker and is improving it with a modern outfit.

Middle Island August 10 1917

The family of Henry Butler are an during a most thing double bereavement . Just one week after the death of the father Henry Butler, occurred the death of his daughter Miss Flossie Butler at the age of 23 years and just a week after the funeral of the first the neighbors joined in the second procession from the same house to the same plot in the cemetery.

Middle Island August 17, 1917

We regret to hear of the death of Elbert Hutchinson at Sayville last week. He was one of the boys of Middle Island, born nearly seventy-five ago, son of the late Benjamin T. Hutchinson, who was for many years one of the most valued public men of Brookhaven town.

Yaphank August 17, 1917

In view of the fact of the two splendid lakes at Yaphank and the fine ridge of hills north of it overlooking Camp Upton, with a view of the ocean on the south and the sound on the north, and because of the many natural advantages of the place, many are looking to secure a site to build a good home here. There is no doubt Yaphank will become a residential section of fine homes for those who will obliged to have business at the camp. Patchogue is near enough for those who desire city adventures.

Yaphank August 17, 1917

Captain Karl Muller of the U.S. Navy was here at his cottage over the week end with his family.

Yaphank August 24, 1917

William H. Homan spent the past week with his daughter, Mrs. Effie H. Biauvelt in Brooklyn and attended the marriage of his granddaughter, Helen Biauvelt to Arthur Herbert Homan, Jr., of Cleveland, Ohio.

Middle Island August 24, 1917

Percy Still was at home for the weekend.

Middle Island August 24, 1917

The family of Adam Bubb has left his position at Easthampton and returned to their farm here.

Middle Island August 24, 1917

Herman Bubb, who has been working in the Remington Arms mill at Bridgeport, sustained an injury to several fingers which laid him off for a time and he has been among friends here while waiting for the wounds to heal.

Coram August 31, 1917

Don’t forget the lawn party to be held E.E. Davis this Saturday evening, which was announces last week. Tickets may be obtained for fifteen cents: This includes a good entertainment consisting of music, recitations and readings. Refreshment will be fifteen cents extra.

Coram August 31, 1917

Mrs. Harold F. Davis entertained the Sewing Society of the Presbyterian church last Wednesday afternoon.

Yaphank September 7, 1917

Patchogue and Riverhead are doing their utmost to make soldier life enjoyable when out of camp, and the smaller villages are preparing to their share. Yaphank has been overrun with applications for suitable accommodations for the officers families and friends of the boys, and many of our houses are now full.

Yaphank September 7, 1917

Postmaster Cadet Hand has donated ten pounds of worsted and the use of a knitting machine to knit socks to the Yaphank Red Cross auxiliary which meets every Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Yaphank Hall. Other days the machines will be placed in the house of Mrs. De Larca, the chairman, and any woman wishing to knit socks for the soldiers will be welcomed to do so.

Coram September 7, 1917

Word was recently received from Wendell Still of the U. S. S. Panther that he had arrived safely at the naval base off the coast of France.

Coram September 14, 1917

Postmaster J. H. Rovagna has rented one of his houses to parties who are working at Camp Upton.

Coram September 14, 1917

Homer W. Davis has gone to Camp Upton to take charge of Y. M. C. A. work in one of the buildings now located there.

Middle Island September 27, 1917

Lewis Ritch, while at work at the camp, was taken violently ill with cholera morbus resulting in dysentery which completely prostrated him. After a week or more he is apparently improving but still is in a very weakened condition.

Middle Island September 27, 1917

The friends of Mrs. Topping, widow of Gardiner B. Topping, a veteran of the Civil War are congratulating her for having been granted her application for pension.

Middle Island September 27, 1917

Samuel Buel Swezey died last Thursday, September 20th, after an illness of about two weeks. He was one of hardy stock, of a family that has furnished many examples of longevity; having reached his ninety-fifth year. He was a man of kindle disposition and unassuming manners, never figuring in any public or political function beyond exercising his right of franchise. He was born on almost the same farm on which he spent his life and died. That farm, now known as Wellington farm, he inherited from his ancestors and sold several years ago. His wife died about three months since. He leaves two sons, John W. Swezey and Howard C. Swezey, both residing here. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Robert Thorne on Saturday, at his late home.

Middle Island October 5, 1917

The Wellington farm is reported as having large crops to gather, but help is scarce. The war and camp demands have drawn upon their force until only three men are left upon their farm.

Yaphank

The Grange will hold another dance on Tuesday night. All are invited to come and try the mammoth floor. There will be Patchogue music and a big time is assured.

Yaphank

Albert Davis and the U.S. Navy spent the week end with his parents.

Yaphank

Lieutenant Carl Muller, U.S. Navy, and family will remove to the city for the winter.

Yaphank

Yaphank is to have a tea room starting next Sunday, when Villa La Marca renamed Villa Butterfly will be opened.

Middle Island October 19, 1917

Operations at Camp Upton have been extended to and beyond the Country Road east of the ridge. Work is progressing on the rifle range which extends north of the road. The Hay Road has been widened and improved up to the Country Road so that it is now a very convenient and popular entrance to the camp.

Middle Island October 19, 1917

Mrs. Parker has rented her beautiful residence overlooking the lake to an officer of Camp Upton for his family.

Coram November 9, 1917

A few gunners are seen but not much game except squirrels, which are doing considerable damage to corn not yet husked.

Coram November 9, 1917

Raymond D. Still, who is stationed at the Brooklyn navy yard, spent Sunday and Monday at the home of his parents.

Coram November 9, 1917

We are glad to note that Bertram Still of Middle Island is a petty officer at Camp Upton.

Yaphank November 9, 1917

William C. Swezey and family of Patchogue will live in Yaphank this winter and occupy a part of the Grange Hall. Mr. Swezey has been engaged to look after the Grange property including the new dance hall and plans are under way to open a reading room, where soldiers and civilians may spend an evening during the winter months.

Yaphank November 9, 1917

Mr. Prinsing will reopen his plumbing shop at his old stand on Main Street.

Middle Island November 23, 1917

Fire in the woods north of this place was burning all last week and the first part of this week, burning over several thousands acres. By vigorous efforts and careful watching it was kept within bonds of the Rocky Point Road on the east and the Mt. Sinai and Miller’s Place reads on the west and the Whiskey Road on the south. In a few places it jumped across some of these roads but was promptly subdued.

Coram December 7, 1917

Several of the young people were at home for Thanksgiving, among others Miss Elenor T. Davis of Darling, Pa, Charles R. Davis U.S N. R., Homer Davis, the Misses Minnie and Grace Davis of Freeport, Woodhull Davis of Weslyan University, Miss Anna Davis of Richmond Hill, Miss Eva Davis of Oyster Bay, Miss Eunice Still of West Hempstead, Miss Evelyn Still of Patchogue, Miss Angeline Smith of Greenport, Misses Anna and Lydia Mac Mullen of Patchogue.

Coram December 14, 1917

Philip G. Still went to Bay Shore Wednesday of last week to join the recruits at Camp Upton. He is with the 305th Infantry, Company D.

Coram December 14, 1917

Word was recently received from Wendell Still, who is somewhere off the coast of France, that he is well. He has met Mr. Ayres, formally of the experimental farm, who is located near him on the U.S.S. Guinivere Four grandsons of the late Smith Still are doing their bit for Uncle Sam. Dr, Coldus a first lieutenant at Fort Riley, Kansas, Philip Still is training at Camp Upton, Wendell Still is in France and Raymond Still is at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. All here wish the boys success.

Coram January 4, 1918

Philip G. Still of Camp Upton has been transferred from the 305th Infantry to the 302 Ordnance repair shop, and has had the first lecture on machine gun construction. He left for Springfield, Mass, Wednesday where he will take up his new work.

Coram January 4, 1918

Wallace E. Mott of Camp Upton has been spending several days with his mother, Mrs. Jessie Mott, owing to an attack of tonsillitis.

Coram January 4, 1918

The teachers and children of the Methodist Sunday School held their festival on Christmas evening. The program consisted of music, recitations and a school play by the children, and was much enjoyed by all present. There was a box of candy, an orange and a gift for each child present.

Coram December 28, 1917

J. S. Pinkney has resigned his position as foreman on L. H. Chambers farm and has moved with his family to his home in Pennyquid.

Coram December 28, 1917

A Christmas entertainment was held in the school house on Friday afternoon. The children took their parts very well, reflecting credit on their diligent training.

Coram February 1918

Rudold Wittschack of Brooklyn has hired the Brick house in Swezeytown and expects to move there with his family in the near future.

Coram March 1, 1918

Philip G. Still has completed his studies of machine gun construction at Springfield, Mass., and returned to Camp Upton last week.

Middle Island March 8 1918

As Miss Jessie Mott and Mrs. Ruth Mailer were driving to the Post office last Thursday their horse took fright at a cow that was being led across the road and whirling across the lawn of Smith Thompson place, upset the buggy and throwing the occupants the horse broke from the buggy after running a mile was stopped by Fred Brenner. The women escaped without serious injury.

Coram March 8 1918

A service flag showing six stars has been placed in the Methodist church in honor of the young men from the Sunday school who are now serving in the army and navy. Wendell Still, Raymond Still, Frank Johnson, Charles Kessner, Alfred Faron are in the navy, Phillip Still is in the army.

Middle Island March 22, 1918

The east wing of the Cynthia Hutchinson house has been taken down. This wind served for many years as a public place, in turn as bar room, grocery store, town clerk’s office, and last as polling place for the seventh election district. When as a tavern, it was kept by B. T. Hutchinson, another road house swung its sign to the east in front of the house now of Edward Pfeiffer, then kept by Bryant Davis. In those days, before the railroad, stages carried mail and passengers over this road through the Island. Mr. Hutchinson used to tell of a stage, driver who came in one cold morning, rubbing his hand and exclaiming, “St. Paul says he rejoiced and took courage this morning when I saw the sign of the two taverns.”

Coram March 22, 1918

Raymond D. Still of the U. S. S Canadaigua spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. E. S. Still.

Coram March 22, 1918

Wallace E. Mott of Camp Upton was home on a forty-eight hour leave last week.

Middle Island March 22, 1918

James Ashton 2nd has been borrowing and honing the Longwood Road into camp, it is now the best road.

Middle Island April 5, 1918

Fire destroyed the old Zachariah H. Dayton house last Friday. Occupants of the adjoining farm on the north were burning grass and rubbish when the fire escaped and spread across the line and over the ground covered with dry grass until it reached the house before sufficient help could be called to subdue it. The barn and wagon shed were saved. The house was unoccupied. It was built about 75 years ago, and many years occupied by the Dayton family. The site was once occupied by a house which had been the home of Daniel Swezey, who in 1799 moved to Herkimer County from which place his descendants struck the trail westward and founded a colony on the shore of Lake Chautauqua, and later played a prominent part of the building of the town of Rockford, IO.

Coram April 5, 1918

Mrs. D. R. Davis spent the weekend at New London, Conn., the guest of her son; Charles R. Davis M. M. U. S. Navy. She also visited Mr. And Mrs. Jotham Swezey, formerly of Patchogue.

Coram April 5, 1918

Mrs. M. G. Mulford is spending a short time in town.

Yaphank April 26, 1918

Miss Louis Kammerer of Brooklyn spent the week end here.

Yaphank April 26, 1918

Lieutenant Commander Carl G. Muller, U. S Navy has been paving a short visit to Yaphank, while on a weeks leave of absence. He has, during the past seven months, been going across to France as first lieutenant on the U. S. S. Agamenon, formerly the Kaiser Wilhelm II, having made three round trips this winter with soldiers for Uncle Sam’s Army. On the 24th of March he was promoted to lieutenant commander and place in command of the U. S. S. Norlina, a 7,000 to ammunition ship, which is to leave shortly for France from an Atlantic port.

Middle Island April 26, 1918

Mrs. Elbert S. Roland had a pleasant gathering of her immediate family recently, to celebrate her 74th birthday.

Middle Island April 26, 1918

Henry Butler has been called to go to camp Saturday.

Middle Island April 26, 1918

Potato planting is now in lively progress. The acreage will probably be a little short of last year.

Coram April 26, 1918

Mr. And Mrs. D. B. Still were guests at supper with their son, Sergeant Philip G. Still at his barracks at Camp Upton on Sunday. Sergeant Still expects to be with his division “over there” very soon.

Coram May 3, 1918

On Wednesday last a fire broke out a short distance west of the Sylvester M. Swezey property. It burned a good deal of standing wood there, then took an easterly course to Mrs. Westbay’s house, where quite a bit of damage was done. The house was furnished but not occupied. With the assistance of neighbors the fire was finally extinguished near the fruit farm of Charles Miller.

Coram May 3, 1918

In a recent letter from an officer in the army word was received of the good health and high spirits of Wallace Kingsland, who is now in France. Wallace recognized the officer as a friend of Luther H. Chambers, with who he frequently went coop hunting several years ago, and went up and addressed him

Coram May 3, 1918

Mrs. M. G. Mulford of Brooklyn spent the week end at the home of Mr. And Mrs. E. H. Smith.

Coram May 3, 1918

Mrs. Mulford came up to attend to the renting of her house for the summer.

Middle Island May 10, 1918

An official electrician at the camp has taken quarters for himself and his wife at E. Pfeiffer’s for the season.

Middle Island May 10, 1918

Wallace Mott returned to camp last Friday. He is to take the position of an ambulance driver.

Middle Island May 10, 1918

Bertram Still has arrived in France with his regiment, the 306th

Coram May 31, 1918

Orlando Edwards was called to Bay Shore on Wednesday to entrain for Camp Upton.

Coram July 5, 1918

Children’s Day services have been postponed in the Methodists church this year as the official board of the Sunday school thought it wise to wait until the schools were closed. The exercises will be held on Sunday afternoon, July 15 at three o’clock.

Coram July 5, 1918

Private Orland Edwards of Swezeytown is stationed at a camp at Jacksonville, Fla.

Coram July 5, 1918

Word has been received from Sergt. Philip G. Still that he is located not far from Bowrdean. He spent Decoration Day in the city.

Middle Island July 5, 1918

Mr. Randall has the renovation of historic Hutchinson house nearly completed, already for the occupancy of tenants.

Yaphank July 12, 1918

An airplane landed on the Webber farm Saturday afternoon.

Middle Island July 12, 1918

Blueberry picking parties have been in evidence in the woods on the hills near the Granny Road. The crop appears to be good but not remarkably abundant.

Middle Island July 12, 1918

Victor Edwards herd of Holstein cows now numbers eight head. Quite like old times to see again such a herd of cattle on a farm here.

Coram July 12, 1918

Louis Follini has opened an ice cream and confectionery store in the building formerly owned by George S. Brush and which he used as a a grocery store.

Coram July 12, 1918

Captain and Mrs. Henry Martin Randall and son and Mr. and Mrs. Jason Randall visited Mr. And Mrs. Winfield S. Davis and family on Sunday.

Coram July 19, 1918

Edward Swezey of Middle Island has begun threshing for some of the farmers in this vicinity.

Coram July 19, 1918

Sergeant Thomas B. Smith of Quartermaster’s Department at Hobokes recently visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Smith

Middle Island August 16, 1918

The contributions called out by the anti-saloon lecture of Mr. Fenton at the Presbyterian church recently amounted to $82, including cash and pledges.

Middle Island August 16, 1918

Huckleberries in a few sections are a profitable crop. One man declares he can make five dollars a day picking them. They are only plentiful a few spots and the demand has been good and prices unusually high.

Coram August 30, 1918

Wendell S. Still, machinist’s mate, second class, of the U. S. S. Pocohantas, has returned to the ship after a seven days leave spent with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Still

Yaphank September 6, 1918

James Coomes, formerly with John Lewis Childs, has a fine display of asters and other flowers at the lake View Farm.

Yaphank September 6, 1918

The authorities are having Yaphank Avenue and the Main Street of Yaphank village oiled. It is desirable that they continue oiling the roads to the Base Hospital and to Upton Road station as they are in constant use by hundreds of autos going to Camp Upton.

Yaphank September 6, 1918

The Yaphank school opened on Tuesday with Miss Rosalie Junes, a graduate of Oneonta Normal as teacher.

Yaphank September 6, 1918

John Davis sprained his ankle in a hole on the sidewalk over the mill dam road. All the sidewalks in Yaphank need attention.

Middle Island September 6, 1918

Charlie Hagen went out with a farm wagon on Sunday loaded with people, and decorated with a canopy and banners, displaying the words “saving gasoline.”

Yaphank September 20, 1918

The father of Mrs. A VanHassel died at her home, Lake View Farm, on Sunday. The funeral service was conducted there by Rev. J. M. Denton on Tuesday. The funeral was at Pine Lawn Cemetery.

Yaphank September 20, 1918

At the Yaphank Grange Hall on Monday September 23rd at 9pm. Mrs. Schoenleber of the War Camp Community Service and Sergeant Todd from Camp Upton will give addresses on Social Hygiene, the former to the women and girls over 16 years of age, the latter to men and boys over 15. All from the community and surrounding neighborhoods are invited to these meetings.

Middle Island September 27, 1918

Arthur Risley writes from France that though not on the firing line he is employed in long hours of drilling daily and is tired out when night comes.

Yaphank September 27, 1918

David Jones was awarded 21 prizes out of his 28 entries at the Suffolk County Fair. 14 of them being firsts. He has been making a special of fruit cultures for some years.

Coram September 27, 1918

Several residents of this birthplace attended the Riverhead fair the past week. Among those who received prizes for watermelon were E. S. Still, three firsts; T. J. Smith, three firsts, and two seconds; Coram Hill Fruit Farm, three firsts and two seconds.

Coram October 11, 1918

Sergeant Philip G. Still, who is at the front sent his father a German helmet recently.

Coram October 11, 1918

Charles J. R. Davis, U. S. N. R. F., who has been seen on foreign service for several months, made a short visit at home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Davis last week.

Middle Island October 25, 1918

Miss Almira Schoonmaker has been engaged to teach the school in District No 16. And began her work here on Monday.

Middle Island October 25, 1918

Fire broke out in the house on the Experimental Farm last Friday but, was extinguished before much damage was done.

Middle Island October 25, 1918

John C. Fry is having the green houses on his farm rebuilt.

Middle Island November 1, 1918

Howard Swezey is cutting and carting to the railroad quite a large number of spiles for government work at Greenport. Besides timber from his own farm he is working a considerable tract on property.

Yaphank November 1, 1918

Postmaster Head moved the post office to Howell’s store this week.

Middle Island November 8, 1918

A steam roller was ditched beside the road just east of the Presbyterian church the other day. We are not informed as to its destination but we hope it was improve the Country Road, and the last seen of it was in the yard of H. C. Swezey undergoing repairs.

Middle Island November 8, 1918

Election passed off very quietly, the newly enfranchised women showing a fair degree of interest in voting. Mrs. Leonard Miller of Yaphank has the honor of being the first woman voter at the polls in the old seventh district, which amid all the changes has for generations been the central district of Brookhaven town.

Middle Island November 8, 1918

Dr. William Sidney Smith, who has been in a camp Iowa and was on his way to go over seas, spent Sunday at his home in Longwood adjoining Camp Upton.

Coram November 8, 1918

Alfred Faron writes in a recent letter from the front to his brother S. E. Faron, that the boys are all impatient to get on to Berlin. He had to stop writing to put on his gas mask. His many friends are glad that he is well and happy.

Coram November 5, 1918

Most of the women of this place took the opportunity of voting last Tuesday and we didn’t hear that either children or housework was neglected.

Middle Island November 5, 1918

The trustees of the Presbyterian church have received the legacy directed by the will of Miss Emma L. Norton, amounting to $733.

Middle Island November 5, 1918

Joe Butler arrived home Monday for a short leave of absence for the battleship on which he has been patrolling the coast for several months.

Middle Island November 5, 1918

Word from Henry Butler reports him in the trenches in the midst of active service.

Middle Island November 5, 1918

Allie Ritch, of the Merchant Marine has a two week leave of absence form his ship in Boston. It is a coal freighter plying the coast from Newport News to Halifax.

Middle Island November 5, 1918

Lumber dealers bought of J. H. Randall the large old black walnut tree that stood in the rear of the Hutchinson house. In the cutting down it crashed upon the kitchen, knocking the chimney off, breaking a big hole on the roof and smashing a window.

Coram November 29, 1918

Charles J. R. Davis, U. S. N. R. F. Of Pelham Bay, Sergeant Homer Davis, Master Engineer John Erhardt, Sergeant Seimon, Privaters Lawrence Waite and Joseph Conwell of Camp Upton spent Sunday at home of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Davis

Coram December 13, 1918

In a recent letter Sergeant Philip G. Still writes that he is in a rest camp in southern France.

Coram December 13, 1918

Raymond D. Still of the U. S. S. Canandaigua in foreign waters writes that he has just recovered from influenza. The boys, happy over the peace news, lighted bonfires in the streets of their base port and burned the Kaiser in effigy.

Coram December 13, 1918

L.H. Chambers has killed 11 raccoons this fall. Foxes are plentiful also. Two were seen recently near a barn yard in the day time. Miss Helen Davis saw a large one in the field where her father was at work. Deer have also been seen.

Middle Island Jan. 3, 1919

R.M Bayles has enlarged his garage for his second auto.

Middle Island Jan. 10, 1919

Mrs. William H. Fry has sold her furniture that remained in her house that belonged to her late husband’s estate, also has sold the life interest which she held by the will of her late husband in the real estate to Phillip J Fry a brother of William H fry.

Middle Island Jan. 10 1919

Allie Ritch was at home over Sunday the ship to which he belongs to the El Alba, being in port at New York.

Middle Island Jan. 17, 1919

the Country Road was a lively scene Tuesday morning when it looked as though all the farmers of this and the westward village were speeding to the camp to the camp to the great sale of horses. A number from here bought horses at a fair price. From the way people rushed to the sale it doesn’t look like the auto has driven the horse to the wall yet , by several yards.

Middle Island Jan. 17, 1919

Fred H. Elers has purchased the building the building and business of Otto Rower at the Hay road entrance at camp Upton.

Middle Island Jan. 24, 1919

Our people are asking and wondering why the school tax rate demanded of us is about to double what is necessary to pay all running expenses and double the amount appropriated by the people in the school meeting. And nobody seems to know where the authority comes from for such an excessive rate. Can anyone official or unofficial in some other part of the town or county or state tell us why?

Middle Island Jan. 31 1919

Swezeytown pond, known on the record as “Half-mile Pond” is lower than it has been in about 50 years if ever before. People should take warning that it is unsafe to drive into it now as there may be spots near the shore where it is low.

Middle Island Feb. 14, 1919

John G. Randall has turned to dairying. He has a heard of 20 cows and supplies milk to the camp.

Coram Feb. 14, 1919

Wendell S Still has sailed from Brest, France on the USS North Pole. This is his fourth trip.

Middle Island March 7, 1919

Mr. Hurtin familiarly know as “Uncle Joe” a youth sporting in the nineties discovered in the barnyard remains of a hen that to his practiced eye suggested the work of a possum. He was quite an enthusiast in bygone years in the pursuit of game and had a reputation of a sure shot. He set a trap for this possum and in the morning was pleased to announce to the boys “I got him”

Middle Island March 7, 1919

William O’Shea has been discharged from the service and we hear will return to his position at the game farm.

Middle Island March 14, 1919

William Herbert, who has been in France and returned to Camp Upton, visited his father at Fergusons’s Club House this week.

Coram March 7, 1919

Edward S. Still a well known Coram farmer, died at his home on the Mt. Sinai road Tuesday morning. He was 56 years old on Washington’s birthday. The funeral was held yesterday with the service at his house in charge of Rev. Robert Thorne of the Coram Methodist Church and interment in Middle Island.

Middle Island March 14, 1919

Hermann Bubb has been mustered out of the military service and has returned to civil life.

Middle Island March 14, 1919

Joe Butler who is in San Francisco, a machinist on the battleship Marblehead, has met with a serious accident. In hauling a piece of machinery with a crane something slipped and he was caught under the heavy weight suffering injuries likely to disable him for several weeks.

Middle Island March 14 1919

Henry Butler is in Company A of the 114th Infantry. The majority of this company was from New Jersey. The captain says the company during October were in the midst of shell fire and shrapnel in the Ormont Woods and suffered heavy loses.

Middle Island March 1919

The peepers are shouting in the surrounding swamps and ponds. This is a sure sign spring is here.

Middle Island March 1919

Wallace E. Mott was home over Sunday. His duties at Camp Upton hospital seem likely to hold him several months longer.

CORAM

PATCHOGUE ADVANCE

CORAM

August 10, 1878

Coram

Among the many farmers in this village, Lester H. Davis, takes the lead. His garden is well cultivated and this year a large crop of apples, pears, peaches, and plums is being realized. He exhibited to us a specimen of a large strawberry, which ripens this month, of the Great Western Variety, also a very large plum from a seedling of the Red Carolinas. He has also in a field adjoining his garden one and a half acre of asparagus which he claims cannot be beat on Long Island for its age.

November 30,1878

Coram

Though the Capital of Brookhaven, it is the quiestest place on earth at this season. Nothing seems to mar this serenity, unless it to be the tossing by the wind, of a discarded leaf but the parent tree. A few new buildings have made their appearance, but the hand of time has been to work also, and more than one roof or sidewall has cave in.

Jan. 18, 1879

A church war has been going on for some time here between one of the trustees and the members. Capt. Henry Smith it is said locked the church and refused to open it for Rev. Mr. Beale to preach in. The Capt. has also taken possession of the bible and organ and although presiding elder Graves has been at work to settle the matter the end has not yet been reached.

Coram.5-24- 79

'Squire Osborn evidently does not consider the justiceship a very profitable one in his section, for the last week he shipped as mate of the "Lucy B. Ives," under Capt. Wm. H. Mott. The trials and tribulations of our people are not of such a character as need the intervention of the law, and as a consequence he has had to adjudicate upon but few cases, if any, since his election.

Board of Assessors. The Board of Assessors of Brookhaven hold their second session at Lester H. Davis's, on Wednesday last. President, Austin Culver, Moriches,Edmund W. Ruland, Selden; Issac E. Brown, Rocky Point; George W. Ritch, Middle Island; William H. Hait, Patchogue, together with the Town Clerk. So far as the Board have gone over the assessment roll (to letter G.) the assessed property is averaging about the same as last year. In some localities the assessed valuation has been increased, while owing to large forest fires and other damages, the amount has decreased in other sections. Two sessions a week is what the Board anticipates holding until the roll is completed. Their next sessions will be held Tuesday and Friday of next week, at which those interested should attend.

Farming.-Farming is now the go, and prospects that the appearance of the "potato bug" within a few days somewhat dampens the farmer's arder on that line.

Asparagus. - Lester H. Davis is now shipping 40 to 50 dozen bunches per day to New York and Bridgeport. The price averages $1.50 per dozen.

Land Turtle- Ham Smith found a large turtle the other day having on him "Daniel T. Overton 1855" also the initials "W.S.C." Mr. Smith found one last year bearing the name "Brewster Terry" and dated 1832.

Coram 5-31-79

-Death has smitten down one of our best citizens in his prime of life. Kind and industrious, H. Sydney Longbothum plod his way through life with the respect of all who knew him. His disease was a peculiar one. Six years ago he was quite thin and slender, but his bones commenced growing, as also did the larynx, which finally interfered with respiration. His bands showed plainly the growth that was general as the size of the index finger at the first joint measured three-and-a half inches while his wrist was eight-and a half inches in circumference. He was not fleshy, nor did he complain much. Mr. Longbothum was a candidate this spring for town Clerk, on the Republican ticket, but was beaten. The community mourns his loss and sympathize with his bereaved friends.

August 31, 1879

Our farmers are now busily engaged in the peddling business, but the prices obtained are below that of other years.

Miss Emma Norton while in the woods the other day, saw what appears to be a rattlesnake, but as it speedily got out of sight she was unable to say how many rattles it had on.

January 24, 1880

Capt. Jacob Mott, and others, of this place have purchased the schooner "Sea Port" of Northport, and hereafter she will be commanded by Capt. Mott.

March 27, 1880

Coram is the magnet around which revolve politicians of every political creed about nomination times. this is the capitol, and here during the past week representatives of the noble army of temperance gathered in convention to choose from among them a leader worthy of bearing the laurels of victory on the morning after election. The sword of the Lord has been buckled on to fight the demon rum, and here in the M.E. Church met the soldiers in the cause.

Coram- October 8, 1881:

-Ms. Rate Osborn, a graduate of the Patchogue Union School, opened the school here on Monday last. Commissioner Roe called and paid her a visit on Tuesday. The school at present is very small. Ms. Osborn is gaining in popularity and seems to be well fitted for her post of duty.

Coram-November 19, 1881: IN MEMORIAM:

-Last Sabbath day called on us to perform a sad duty. The bright November sky strongly contrasted with the mournful groups assembled to pay last tribute to a departed friend. Yes, he was a friend indeed; and after close acquaintance, you would regard him more than a brother. Our entire community was there, eager to look at the earthly remains of CHARLES O'DOHERTY. Not more than two weeks ago, his athletic form, the very ideal of a young man, was ever ready to greet you with a kind word or with his customary congenial smile. He, who was the picture of health a few days ago, laid there to be silent forever. Death had struck a heavy blow, and the grief exhibited by all was intense. The old bowed their heads, thinking of the uncertainties of life, while the young, buoyant with hope of their future, seeing their ever cheerful friend removed, bitterly moaned," O Lord! Why hast thon done so?" Noble spirited, true and kindhearted CHARLES O'DOHERTY, is now no more. A little mound in the private cemetery at Coram denotes his last resting-place; but his memory will live forever among his many friends. Enemies he had none, and no act of his life will blur his past record. May he rest in peace! J.G.D.

Coram 4-8-82

Election day! What a time, and what gathering. Oh, temperance what a virtue, and how far thy genial countenanoe on that historic day, went towards modifying the passions of the inner man. About two thousand people were in attendance on the occasion, and voting seemed to be all one way, the Democrats carrying the fort at every point. The Republican candidates, were slaughtered by members of their own party, and at the carnage it was amusing to see both prohibitionist and liquor advocate join hands to accomplish the desired end Supervisor Heavens at the designated time read the statement of the financial standing of the financial standing of the town, after which it was voted, that the surplus of the dog tax $257,40, be appropriated towards defraying the deficiency in the contingent fund.

August 11, 1883

It takes about three days for a letter to reach Coram mailed at Patchogue.

Thursday, Mr. lester H. Davis shipped to Mr. Blackford, fish commissioner, two handsome specimens of carp weighing respectfully five and six pounds. They were just two years old and beautiful in appearance.

December 8, 1883

The marriage of two daughters of Mr. Ham Smith, of Coram, on the evening of Dec. 12th was an interesting event. The officiating clergymen made arrangements by which the services were pleasently blended, and the couples in quick succession were pronounced husband and wife. A large company of friends witnessed the ceremony and shared in the festivities of the occasion.

Coram: March 4, 1884

-Lester II. Davis is tired of having the annual town meeting at his place and has declared himself in favor of a change. Town Clerk Hutchinson is now a "father in Israel." We extend our congratulations, especially as it is a boy. The town pump, on the Kings highway at this point, works well and its convenience cannot be over estimated. It is even hinted that if a similar institution were established at Port Jefferson and Patchogue the cause of temperance in these benighted sections would be materially advanced. We regret to learn that after a thorough medical examination the physicians have given Mr. Samuel Dare no hope that his boy will again receive his eyesight. The conventions are near at hand, but this year "lets" and "no lots" will be the leading question. Here we are opposed to the leasing of Coram Pond.

March 29, 1884

The Town Capital to be moved.

Lester H. Davis, Tuesday informed the Board of Audit of the Town of Brookhaven, that the use of his house and premises could no longer be obtained for the purpose of holding "Town Meeting." This is a step toward voting in election districts.

Democrats and Republicans take the Helm: March 22, 1884:

-The Town Capital, on Wednesday last, was the scene of a large and intelligent concourse of citizens who had come together, despite the storm, to discuss the probability of placing in nomination so much of a town ticket, as might be necessary to source, by its election, an honest and impartial administration of the business affairs of the town. The meeting was called to order shortly after 2 P.M. by Wilmot M. Smith, in a large yet antiquated barn of Lester H. Davis.

Coram: November 8, 1884:

-It was on Wednesday night, October 22, that Coram was once more made merry by the marriage of Ruthie E., only daughter of Wm. H. Osborn, Esq., to Seymour Swezey. About one hundred invitations were disseminated among the relatives and friends of the parties to which, (in spite of the rain) a greater part put in their appearance. At about eight o'clock, Miss Eva Norton, who presided at the organ, began the wedding march. The door of the adjoining room was thrown open, and from within, Miss Georgie R. Swezey, the brides maid, and Mr. James Swezey, the groom man, marched to their places, quickly followed by Miss Ruthie and Seymour, who were speedily made one. Rev. Mr. Dickenson officiated. No sooner had the clergyman begun the ceremony than a surrounding party gathered close under the windows pealed forth in clamorous tongue. The noise and music were deafening, and were kept up notwithstanding the pouring rain, until they were invited in, and were filled with good cheer. The happy pair after congratulations were escorted to the dining room, where they sat at a table luxuriously filled. There were numerous and useful presents. To add to the pleasantness of the evening was the presence of Mr. And Mrs. Dickenson, who were ready to crack a joke, as usual, or to take one. Mr. Dickenson was a pastor of the M. E. Church, at Coram, a few years ago-NEWS LETTER.

Coram: September 19, 1885:

-REPUBLICAN TOWN PRIMARY-At a Republican town primary, held at the house of William H. Osborn, Esq., on Saturday last, at which representatives were present for all the districts in the town save Port Jefferson. On motions Hon. James Otis was chosen chairman and Thomas S. Heatley, secretary, after which Wilmont M. Smith administered to them the required oath. The following delegates were then elected:

District No. 1, Israel B. Tyler;No. 2, I. Wilson Ritch, Sidney H. Ritch;No. 3, Joseph C. Valentine;No. 4, Jehiel S. Raynor, James Rowland;No 5, Hon. James Otis;No. 6, Wilmont M. Smith;No. 7, George D. Gerard;No. 8, Charles J. Randall and Richard W. Smith.

September 26, 1885

Well, Coram is now virtually dead, our town meeting has been abolished, our trustees meet with us no more, the assessors radiate, between this and Middle Island and have now divided tjhe election district so that one half go to Yaphank to vote, while the remaining half can stay where they are or tramp to Lake Grove. Poor Coram. Once the capital of Brookhaven, now shorn of this honor, has become a mere hamlet from whence not a sound is heard save the occassional "Get up" of friend Wallace, as he mildly induces his sleepy nags to move more rapidly.

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MIDDLE ISLAND

PATCHOGUE ADVANCE

1877-

Middle Island

March 9, 1878

Lester H. Davis and Nathaniel Miller are exerting themselves to secure subscriptions to the lists circulated in aid of the family of the late Benjamin T. Hutchinson. It is hoped all who have sub scribed, will hand in the amount at an early date as it is the intention of the committee to complete the matter as quickly as possible.

Swezey Town June 15, 1878

Is midway between the Town capital and Middle Island, and is made up of a Temperance saloon, a store, a blacksmith shop, and about two dwelling houses. Before the present Excise Board took the reins, the traveler could here be regaled with nectors pecular to his tastes, but now on entering he beholds "Only Temperance drinks sold here," in large letters, and from which the proprietor informed us there was no deviation. Seeing Bro. Train, the pleasant stage proprietors pay the place a friendly call the other day, we infer that indeed the Temperance wave has even reached this secluded spot.

November, 30 1878

Middle Island

A little 13 year old darkey, who had been employed by William S. Swezey, has flown. Mr. Swezey cautions all persons from harboring him on his account.

We understand arrangements are being made to have the property formerly belonging to the late B.T. Hutchinson, remain in the possession of his widow, she preferring the old homestead to spend her remaining years in.

Getting ready for winter is the prevailing industry at present.

The William O Bartlett property is being greatly improved. Carpenters are repairing was a old building, masons are walling a handsome garden, while gardeners and farm hands are making gardens of the wilds and avenue of the BV roads. Several thousand fruit trees have been planted recently.

January 11,1879

Middle Island

A horse belonging to James Crawford, slipped and fell, in front of the Post Office, Monday he was hurt.

A Christmas, tree exhibition was held in the Presbyterian Church, New Years Eve. Pieces were spoken. Fine selections read and some good music rendered by the Sunday school scholars. Presents were given to scholars from teachers. And from scholars to teachers, and a good time was had in general.

Jan.25, 1879

Mr. Dants trustee of the amalgamated District School reports it in a flourishing condition. Mr. Dants being an old typo is alive to the interests of education, and does what he can to further it.

February 8, 1879

Middle Island

Dancing parties are all the rage in this section, Isaac Swezey's was last week the scene of one of these pleasant parties, and this week another "sich" whiled away a pleasant night at the residence of Mr.Dantz.

February 15,1879

Middle Island

The land here is very clayey, and during such wet weather as we have had for the past week, one can consider himself fortunate if he manages to stay on the surface.

Dogs are willful creatures; they will at times introduce themselves whether wanted or not. At least that man who had both the legs of his trousers torn the other day, thought so. And your correspondent had very good reason to accept this as a fact when going past W.O. Barlett's one day.

February 22,1879

Middle Island

Mr. Harman Petty, more familiarly known around here as Uncle Harman, died on Saturday night of last week, from the effects of an epileptic shock received that afternoon. He was buried Tuesday of this week.

Rumor reports a party at Mr. James Crawford's Thursday night.

The wedding of Wm. Davies to Clara Overton, took place Thursday.

Middle Island 5-24-79

W.O. Bartlett has been improving his property, and the road leading from Middle Island to Yaphank.

Shooting statues and scare-crows are frequent spectacles.

John R. Dayton, the energetic road- master on the Yaphank and Miller's Place road, is active at improvements.

Middle Island:September 19, 1885:

-Elbert J. Swezey had young peoples' gathering at his place recently. They enjoyed a good time.

-The funeral ceremonies of Mr. Abner Van Horn were held in the Presbyterian church on Tuesday last. A large number of friends and relatives gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased. Mr. V. had resided at Greenpoint or a number of years past, visiting his family here often, and did business in New York. He was engaged in the manufacture of ventilators for vessels, until about one year ago, when he changed his business and engaged in the brass foundry business, which he followed until his death. He was taken sick on Monday with that dread disease, cholera, and on Saturday afternoon he passed away, trusting in Him who had called him and who had promised "In my Father's house are many mansions, I go to prepare a place for you." He leaves a wife, one son and seven daughters to mourn his loss. The place here loses a good citizen and a kind neighbor. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.-NEWS LETTER.

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RIDGE (RIDGEVILLE)

RIDGEVILLE

(Ridge)

Mr. James Randall has traded his cow for a horse, and has sold his other horse

April 7, 1883

We have a very good teacher for our school this winter. The large boys have all left school now to begin farming.

Mr. Meulin is carting some lumber from Port Jefferson to build a shed and make an addition to his farm.

The farmers are all busy clearing up the hedges and fixing the fences. They have not plowed much as yet.

May 12, 1883

John Randall bought his farm again for $2,500.

Mr. Meulin has bought himself a new wagon.

Selah Randall has set out two hundred and fifty beach trees.

J.O. Randall has set out eight thousand strawberry plants this spring.

June 23, 1883

J.O. Randall has gone to raising geese, while C.J. Randall, having sold his colt, has invested in a fine farm horse. Fred Dickenson is here on a visit, while Nellie Randall has gone to teach again after a short vacation.

A Meulin has enlarged his house and also built a tasty wagon house, while a new barn is now rising in proportions. W. Woodhull is the artist.

JUNE 12, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

1890-1891

June 12, 1890

June 12, 1890

School closes tomorrow.

Richard Cricker arrived in New York on the steamship Aller last Friday evening.

The children of the Presbyterian Sabbath School had children's Day services Sunday mourning and there anniversary at night. Capt Brown made an address

Col. Baird was appointed Postmaster of Brooklyn last week.

The State Sunday School Assocation met in Brooklyn on the 10th. The delegates from Yaphank were Rev. and Mrs. Denton.

Four children were baptized Sunday in the Presbyterian church.

Read C.E. Howell's new advertisement on the next page.

A runaway accident Saturday.

Mrs. Woodside a returned missionary from India made a missionary address in the Presbyterian Church last Friday afternoon.

Strawberries are beginning to ripen.

Dr. and Mrs. Miller have been visiting their daughter Mrs. Dr. Swezey.

Rev. Mr. Denton expects to meet his class of '70 N.Y.U. on Friday night in New York City.

Presbyterian ladies hold their festival soon.

Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Hawkins have been visiting friends at Bellport.

The rain did much good.

Yaphank Courier

Chas. E. Howell.

Boarding and livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

"The Yaphank Courier" is a weekly to be issued until Sept. 1st. For 10 cts. Or 1 ct. a copy. Items of interest solicited. For terms of advertisements and local job printing,

Address, W.L. Denton,

P.O Box 90. Yaphank N.Y

JUNE 19, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

1890-1891

June 19, 1890

June 19, 1890

School Closed last Friday.

Col. Baird declined the Brooklyn Postmastership last week.

Mrs. Capt. Warren with her son, Clarence has been attending the 250th Anniversary of the settlement of Southampton.

Asiatic cholera has made it: appearance in Spain.

Dr. G. A. Swezey is shipping large quantities of strawberries to Boston this week.

Thirty-one miners were killed by a firedamp explosion in Pennsylvania Monday.

A new arrival at Mr. A. P. Homans last week.

The horse trial took place at Middle Island last Sunday.

Crops are doing nicely.

How are you going to celebrate July 4th?

The schoolteacher returned home Saturday.

The ladies of the Presbyterian Church held their annual strawberry festival in the basement of the church last Tuesday night. Over $25 was taken in.

A conspiracy against the life of the Czar of Russia has just been discovered.

Mr Roswell Davis sold his team of horses to a gentleman in Brooklyn recently.

The census enumerator is progressing in his work.

Mr. Nolan is visiting his sister Mrs. A. L. Davis.

Every clear day is welcome.

Chas E. Howell

Boarding and livery stables. Horses to let a reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

"The Yaphank Courier" is a weekly to be issued until September 1st for 10 cts. or 1ct. a copy. Items of interest solicited. For terms of advertisements and local job printing.

JUNE 26, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

June 26, 1890

JUNE 26, 1890

Mrs. Harrison arrived at Cape May on the 19th.

The County House horses are better.

Capt. Collins was appointed Postmaster of Brooklyn June 18th.

A new lawn tennis arrived at Robert Homan's last Friday.

Miss Mary Miller who has been teaching at Northport comes home for the summer tomorrow.

The former keepers of the County House, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dickerson, have been visiting friends in Yaphank this week..

Mr. W. J. Weeks gathered a fine crop of hay recently.

The Kings Daughters sent a box of flowers to New York on Tuesday.

Miss Barbour of Penn. Is visiting at Mr. I. T. Whitbeck's.

Miss Annie J. Hyde is visiting Mrs. Roswell Davis.

Mr. O. J. Fry and family arrived on Tuesday and will occupy their cottage for the summer.

Mr. R. E. Hammond has returned to his home here after a prosperous season painting at Freeport.

Mr. Edmund Howell went to Bellport yesterday to build a drug store for Mr. E. F. Hawkins.

The summer time-table of Long Island R.R. went into effect yesterday.

Capt. Brown was married to Mrs. Abbie Chappel at Artist Lake on June 15th.

Clear weather is desirable for the hay crop.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

"The Yaphank Courier" is a weekly to be issued until Sept. 1st for 10 cts. or 1 ct. a copy. Items of interest solicited. For terms of advertisements and local job printing

Address W. L. Denton

P.O. Box 90,Yaphank, N.Y.

We still have space for more advertisements.

This space reserved for WALNUT FARM DAIRY

1776 FIREWORKS!!! 1890

ICE CREAM, CAKE AND LEMONADE !

The Young People of Yaphank will celebrate July 4th. with FIREWORKS in the evening followed by a Lawn Party on Oak Villa Lawn near the Presbyterian Church, Yaphank. Ice Cream, Cake and Lemonade will be FOR SALE.

If showery in the basement of the church. If stormy the next fair night. Fireworks begin at 8 P.M.

JULY 3, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

July 3, 1890

JULY 3, 1890

4TH OF JULY EDITION.

Strawberries are a thing of the past. Do you feel sorry?

Frank W.McCreary & wife are visiting at his father's.

The strawberry festival of the Presbyterian church netted $30.

Our roads need improving. A road-machine is necessary.

Mrs. Samuel Smith is visiting her sick friend at Greenport.

Frederick Raynor, who has been fishing has returned home.

Don't forget the Lawn Party.

C.H. Marvin has completed a handsome waggonette for D. W. Sherry of Stony Brook.

N. B. Notice of Yaphank library in another column next page.

Samuel Darrow is delivering fresh vegetables. Give him your order and you will be satisfied.

Improvements have been made at Mrs. E. W. Abbott's.

Mr. S.W. Higgins has completed the U.S.Census.

D. T. Homan and F. P. Marchant are expected home tonight.

On Tuesday the thermometer registered 101 in the shade.

A new Cooley Creamer has arrived at the Walnut Farm Dairy.

Large & fine crops of hay are being gathered in this vicinity.

N.B. The Young people of Yaphank have received donations to procure $30 worth of fireworks.

The Supervisors of Brookhaven will meet with the Assessors at the town clerk's office on Monday July 7th to make out a new jury list.

Trains for New York leave Yaphank 7:19 A.M. 2:50 and 8:46 P.M. Arrive here from New York 11:03 A.M. and 6:45 P.M.

Miss Nettie Homan who has been teaching in the city came home this week.

Jane Hulse is expected at R.S. Homan's July 4th.

Come see the fireworks and get a plate of cream.

Miss Kate Gerard came home from school last week.

R. Davis says he licensed 850 dogs in 1890 in our town.

Born---A son to E. Randall.

The average temperature for June is as follows: 8 A.M. 75 7/8

12 M 80 1/3

3 P.M. 77

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

"The Yaphank Courier" is a weekly to be issued until Sept. 1st for 10 cts. or 1 ct. a copy. Items of interest solicited. For terms of advertisements and local job printing

Address W. L. Denton

P.O. Box 90,Yaphank, N.Y.

Advertisements should be sent in by Monday noon. We still have space for more advertisements.

NOTICE!!!

YAPHANK LIBRARY

The Yaphank Library is now open at Roswell Davis's store and contains 375 well selected, popular books.

Strangers are cordially invited to call at any time and examine them and by paying $1 a year any one can become a member of the Association and enjoy the full use of the books.

This space reserved for

WALNUT FARM DAIRY

1776 FIREWORKS!!!! 1890

ICE CREAM, CAKE AND LEMONDADE!

The young people of Yaphank will celebrate July 4th with FIREWORKS in the evening followed by a lawn party on Oak Villa Lawn near the Presbyterian Church Yaphank. Ice cream will be

FOR SALE.

If showery in the basement of the church. If stormy the next fair night. Fireworks begin at 8 P.M..

JULY 10, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

July 10, 1890

JULY 10, 1890

THE FOURTH CELEBRATED.

Some one very generously visited each house after midnight and left an American flag. At sunrise the day was ushered in by the ringing of bells and firing of guns. It was repeated at sunset.

In the evening a large assembly gathered on Oak Villa lawn to witness the fireworks and partake of the ice cream and cake furnished by the young people. The former gave satisfaction. The supply of ice cream did not meet the demand.

What they say of us. The Suffolk Co. argus of July 3rd say "The Yaphank Courier, a summer weekly, a few inches square, is the latest aspirant for journalistic honors. W. L. Denton, Publisher.

Notice the advertisement of Walnut Farm Dairy this week.

We take this opportunity to thank our patrons for subscriptions.

A. S. Ackerly was home a few days with his wife this week.

Mrs. Chas. E. Howell has been on the sick list but is improving.

D. T. Homan & his eldest son and daughter went to Bridgeport to see his new works on Tuesday.

B. D. Homan & wife of Freeport visited R. S. Homan this week.

Trains for New York leave Yaphank 7:19 A.M. 2:50 and 8:46 P.M. Arrive here from New York 11:03 A.m. and 6:45 P.M.

Mrs. Robert Smith of Longwood and Mrs.Alma A. Smith and daughter Lydia K. of California are expected to return from Europe on the Rheinland from Antwerp this week.

C. F. Raynor will open an Ice Cream & Soda Water stand in the grove at his residence on Friday and Saturday evening.

Mr. Robert Welch and his sister Lizzie spent July 4th at Mr. Sylvester Homan's.

W. G. Miller and wife of Freeport and E. D. Brewster and wife of Brooklyn spent July 4th at Thos. A. Miller's.

A. McCreary and family of Brooklyn spent July Fourth at B. F. McCreary.

Joseph Lawless and wife and Reginold Weeks spent July 4th at W. J. Weeks's.

Mrs. Elisabeth Miller is visiting her son at Freeport.

---------THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S LAWN PARTY NETTED $14.28

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

"The Yaphank Courier" is a weekly to be issued until Sept. 1st for 10 cts. or 1 ct. a copy. Items of interest solicited. For terms of advertisements and local job printing

Address W. L. Denton

P.O. Box 90,Yaphank, N.Y.

Advertisements should be sent in by Monday noon. We still have space for more advertisements.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. H. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

NOTICE!!!

YAPHANK LIBRARY

The Yaphank Library is now open at Roswell Davis's store and contains 375 well selected, popular books.

Strangers are cordially invited to call at any time and examine them and by paying $1 a year any one can become a member of the Association and enjoy the full use of the books.

JULY17, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

July 17, 1890

JULY 17, 1890

CONDENSED NEWS.

Great cyclone at Plattsburg & in Arabia. London postmen struck but return to work. Great explosion in Chicago. Henry M. Stanly married Miss Dorothy Tennant July 12th. Cholera in Spain decreasing. Chauncey M. Depew has arrive in London. Gen. Clinton B. Fish is dead. Awful cyclone in Minnesota 250 dead. Daring Express robbery in Chicago. Mr. Gladstone is ill. Snow in Austria & Mt. Washington. Frost in Pa. Gen. John C. Fremont died on Sunday. Wyoming is a state. New York's new aqueduct opened on Monday.

Mr. W. J. Weeks recently found a tortoise which he had marked with his initials and age when sixteen years of age.

The editor of the Port Jefferson Times had a new daughter arrive at Yaphank Saturday night.

Presbyterian ladies hold their fair on the 29th of July.

The Board of Assessors with the Supervisor selected the new jury list for the next three years. They number about 350 persons.

Mrs. Robert Smith and her friends who have been traveling in Europe returned the 14th.

Trains for New York leave Yaphank 7:19 A.M. 2:50 and 8:46 P.M. Arrive here from New York 11:03 A.m. and 6:45 P.M.

Mrs. C. K. Drake widow of Rev. Francis Drake a former pastor in this place is visiting here among her friends.

D. F. Raynor has bought out the ice cream tent and fixtures of C. E. Howell and will sell ice cream & soda water every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at his home. Adv.

Robert Homan returned from Bridgeport on Friday.

Miss Lillian Swezey having reached her sixteenth birthday, a lawn party was held last Friday afternoon and evening at the residence of Dr. G. H. Swezey.

May Homan and Hattie Davis are visiting at Port Jefferson.

There is to be a fair at Miss Katie Gerard's this afternoon.

Mrs. Harriet E. Robbins is visiting at Port Jefferson.

Mrs. J. M. Denton who has been sick this week is much better today.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

"The Yaphank Courier" is a weekly to be issued until Sept. 1st for 10 cts. or 1 ct. a copy. Items of interest solicited. For terms of advertisements and local job printing

Address W. L. Denton

P.O. Box 90,Yaphank, N.Y.

Advertisements should be sent in by Monday noon. We still have space for more advertisements.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. H. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

NOTICE!!!

YAPHANK LIBRARY

The Yaphank Library is now open at Roswell Davis's store and contains 375 well selected, popular books.

Strangers are cordially invited to call at any time and examine them and by paying $1 a year any one can become a member of the Association and enjoy the full use of the books.

JULY 24, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

July 24, 1890

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 1890

NEW POLLING DISTRICT

The Supervisor, Town Clerk, and Assessors of Brookhaven Town met at the Town Clerk's Office at Yaphank on Friday, July 18th to redistrict the town according to the new ballot law. They made fourteen districts instead of nine.

This district is called by its old number, seven and is bounded west by the road from Port Jefferson to Patchogue, east by the road north and south between C. Raynor's & the school house at Manorville, south by the L.I.R. R. south of the "Butt line".

They meet again in Sept. to determine where the polling places shall be. Yaphank being in the centre of the district the Courier thinks the elections should be held here.

Mr. and Mrs. Thos. A. Miller and E. D. Brewster and wife will go to Maine on the 31st of July to visit friends.

----Read notice of fair next page.

Fred Albin put a new chimney for A.P. Homan last week.

Miss Anna Clark of Mattituck and Miss Luella Mills of Brooklyn are visiting Mrs. R. F. Hawkins.

Lizzie Homan of Brooklyn is visiting R. S.

Trains for New York leave Yaphank 7:19 A.M. 2:50 and 8:46 P.M. Arrive here from New York 11:03 A.m. and 6:45 P.M.

Copies of the Yaphank Courier for sale at the Post Office, Yaphank.

Wm. Kimpton & wife of Brooklyn are visiting E. F. Hawkins.

Vital statistics for June in Brookhaven Town: Births 11 Marriages 3 Deaths 10

All who attended Katie Gerard's fair had a good time.

Mrs. Aldrich and daughter arrived July 21st for the summer.

Western Union burned out Friday. No lives lost.

Archie Miller and family are here for the summer in their villa.

J. Calder and family & Sarah Ashton are visiting Wm. Ashton's.

Several of our leading families went on an excursion to Bridgeport yesterday.

T. Whitbeck made up a beach party to Smith's Point on Tuesday.

Yaphank is a beautiful place .

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

"The Yaphank Courier" is a weekly to be issued until Sept. 1st for 10 cts. or 1 ct. a copy. Items of interest solicited. For terms of advertisements and local job printing

Address W. L. Denton

P.O. Box 90,Yaphank, N.Y.

Advertisements should be sent in by Monday noon. We still have space for more advertisements.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. H. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

NOTICE!!!

YAPHANK LIBRARY

The Yaphank Library is now open at Roswell Davis's store and contains 375 well selected, popular books.

Strangers are cordially invited to call at any time and examine them and by paying $1 a year any one can become a member of the Association and enjoy the full use of the books.

ANNUAL FAIR!!!

The Ladies of the Presbyterian Church, Yaphank will hold their Annual Fair in the basement of the Church on Tuesday, July 29th. Useful articles for sale. Supper 75 cts. a couple. Ice Cream for sale. ALL ARE INVITED TO COME.

JULY 31, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

July 31, 1890

THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1890

Copies of the Yaphank Courier for sale at the Post Office, Yaphank.

TRUSTEE MEETING

The trustees of Brookhaven town met at Patchogue July 16th. Present J.C. Mills,Pres., Davis Secty., H. T. Baylis, W. H. Brown, W. G. Aldrich, J. A. Stillman, J. W. Overton, D. Raynor. Minutes to long for the courier: we will leave them for our larger contemporaries. They adjourned to meet in Port Jefferson Aug. 13th.

Mr. Geo. Week and family are spending the summer at Mr. J. G. Hyde's at Bartlett.

Geo. F. Boots and family are visiting B. F. McCreary.

Robert Dodge & wife of Brooklyn have been visiting Mrs. R. F. Hawkins during the past week.

NOTICE

The Annual School Meeting of District No. 18 will be held in the school building on Tuesday Aug. 5th for the election of a trustee and such other business as may come before the meeting.

Miss Lottie Swezey had a birthday party recently.

Mr. Chas. E. Howell is building an addition to his house.

The rain did much good.

Trains for New York leave Yaphank 7:19 A.M. 2:50 and 8:46 P.M. Arrive here from New York 11:03 A.m. and 6:45 P.M.

The 250th Anniversary of the settlement of Southold is to be commemorated August 27th.

Hattie Davis has returned from her visit at Port Jefferson.

John E. Davis is home for a few days this week.

L. Beecher Homan and family who have been spending two weeks in their cottage at Yaphank returned to their home at Port Jefferson on July 28th. If you desire a pleasant home for the summer on the New Jersey Coast go to the West Point Pleasant House J. C. Bower Proprietor.

The ladies of the Presbyterian Church held their annual fair in the basement of the church on Tuesday night. Receipts $65.

Mrs. Alma A. Smith, her son Robert, and daughter Lydia K. who have been visiting at Longwood started for their home in California on July 27th.

Mr. Roswell Davis has purchased a Crandall typewriter.

----A fox visited W. J. Weeks's on Monday and took a chicken meal.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

"The Yaphank Courier" is a weekly to be issued until Sept. 1st for 10 cts. or 1 ct. a copy. Items of interest solicited. For terms of advertisements and local job printing

Address W. L. Denton

P.O. Box 90,Yaphank, N.Y.

Advertisements should be sent in by Monday noon. We still have space for more advertisements.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. H. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

NOTICE!!!

YAPHANK LIBRARY

The Yaphank Library is now open at Roswell Davis's store and contains 375 well selected, popular books.

Strangers are cordially invited to call at any time and examine them and by paying $1 a year any one can become a member of the Association and enjoy the full use of the books.

HORTON's ICE CREAM

FOR SALE AT D.F. RAYNOR'S

AUGUST 7, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

August 7, 1890

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1890

THE YAPHANK COURIER is issued at the office of the Courier, Yaphank, N.Y. from June 1st to Sept. 1st weekly for 10 cts. from Sept. 1st to June 1st monthly for 10 cts. or 20 cts. per annum or 1 ct. a copy. W. L. Denton, Editor & Proprietor Copies of the Yaphank Courier for sale at the Post Office, Yaphank.

We notice several new tie-posts on the south side of our main street. They are improvements but they are on the sidewalk.

The Assessors have completed the assessment roll for this year. There are 138,000 acres in Brookhaven town with an increased valuation of $58,000 the past year.

A new three ply roofing has been placed on the woodshed at the parsonage.

There are rumors of important changes in real estate here. When the facts are ready for publication look for them in the COURIER.

Mr. F. P. Marchant and Eugene Homan returned from Tuxedo Park N.Y. on Friday.

Miss Clara Weeks entertained at dinner the visiting committee of the County Alms House on July 30.

Mr. A. L. Davis is painting the roof of his residence.

Mr. G. W. Phillips deserves credit for filling a large hole in our public highway.

Mr. A. P. Homan is having a new roof placed on his house.

Mrs. Betsy Howell has had her cottage nicely painted.

Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Marchant have had a very sick child.

Mr. D. T. Homan has had his fence painted.

Mrs.A. L. Davis has friends from the city visiting her.

Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Norton of New Suffolk are visiting at C. E. Howell's this week.

THE SCHOOL MEETING

The voters of School District No. 18 met in the school building Tuesday evening. The report of the trustees showed that new seats had been procured the past year. Mr. Roswell Davis was re-elected Trustee. The following were elected for one year: S. W. Higgins District clerk and Librarian A. L.Davis Collector.

The average temperature for the month of July is as follows: 8 A.M. 79

12M 85

3 P.M. 80 1/2

"The Yaphank Courier" is a weekly to be issued until Sept. 1st for 10 cts. or 1 ct. a copy. Items of interest solicited. For terms of advertisements and local job printing

Address W. L. Denton

P.O. Box 90,Yaphank, N.Y.

Advertisements should be sent in by Monday noon.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

Trains for New York leave Yaphank 7:19 A.M. 2:50 and 8:46 P.M. Arrive here from New York 11:03 A.m. and 6:45 P.M.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. H. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

NOTICE!!!

YAPHANK LIBRARY

The Yaphank Library is now open at Roswell Davis's store and contains 375 well selected, popular books.

Strangers are cordially invited to call at any time and examine them and by paying $1 a year any one can become a member of the Association and enjoy the full use of the books.

HORTON's ICE CREAM

FOR SALE AT D.F. RAYNOR'S

AUGUST 14, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

August 14, 1890

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1890

THE YAPHANK COURIER is issued at the office of the Courier, Yaphank, N.Y. from June 1st to Sept. 1st weekly for 10 cts. from Sept. 1st to June 1st monthly for 10 cts. or 20 cts. per annum or 1 ct. a copy. W. L. Denton, Editor & Proprietor Copies of the Yaphank Courier for sale at the Post Office, Yaphank.

A fair for the benefit of St. Andrew's Church will be held at the residence of C. W. Weeks on Thursday Aug. 21st. afternoon and evening. If stormy next fair day.

Mr. and Mrs. R. C.Sloan and their son, Charles, of Missouri who are visiting at Oak Villa parsonage, arrived on August 6th.

Mr. Alfred Ackerly is building a new sidewalk and setting his new tie-posts so that when horses are fastened to them they will not stand on the sidewalk.

Miss Clara Bell Howell of Port Jefferson is visiting C.E. Howell.

Mr. Henry Field who has been working for Dr. Walters has gone to Long Island City to live.

Mr. Eugene Homan left yesterday for Tuxedo Park N. Y.

The property of the late Mr. Samuel F. Norton, Yaphank, has been sold to Mr. E. D. Brewster of Brooklyn. They expect to occupy on May 1st next.

Mr. John E. Davis has returned to his work at Greenpoint.

Miss Cora McCreary left on Monday to visit in Brooklyn.

As the Rev. F. E. Allen was away attending the Moody convention at Northfield Mass. The Rev. J. M. Denton officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Van Horn at Middle island last Thursday.

Mrs. Ada L. Carroll and son of Brooklyn are stopping at the Cottage Inn.

E. T. Homan made up a beach party to Smith's Point yesterday.

50,000 veterans of the G.A.R. held a successful encampment at Boston this week. They were reviewed by President Harrison.

The execution of Kemmler by electricity was not a success. The first shock failed to kill.

The weather is favorable for full crops.

"The Yaphank Courier" is a weekly to be issued until Sept. 1st for 10 cts. or 1 ct. a copy. Items of interest solicited. For terms of advertisements and local job printing

Address W. L. Denton

P.O. Box 90,Yaphank, N.Y.

Advertisements should be sent in by Monday noon.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

Trains for New York leave Yaphank 7:19 A.M. 2:50 and 8:46 P.M. Arrive here from New York 11:03 A.m. and 6:45 P.M.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. H. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

NOTICE!!!

YAPHANK LIBRARY

The Yaphank Library is now open at Roswell Davis's store and contains 375 well selected, popular books.

Strangers are cordially invited to call at any time and examine them and by paying $1 a year any one can become a member of the Association and enjoy the full use of the books.

HORTON's ICE CREAM

FOR SALE AT D.F. RAYNOR'S

AUGUST 21, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

August 21, 1890

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1890

THE YAPHANK COURIER is issued at the office of the Courier, Yaphank, N.Y. from June 1st to Sept. 1st weekly for 10 cts. from Sept. 1st to June 1st monthly for 10 cts. or 20 cts. per annum or 1 ct. a copy. W. L. Denton, Editor & Proprietor Copies of the Yaphank Courier for sale at the Post Office, Yaphank.

D. T. Homan's fishing party to Fire Island last Friday caught seven blue fish weighing two lbs. apiece.

The statistics for Brookhaven town for the month of July are: Births 28 Marriages 4 Deaths 5.

Mrs. Welch and son, Mrs. A. Gregier and daughter all of Brooklyn have been visiting at Sylvester Homan's during the past week.

Mrs. J. Dickenson of Islip and Mrs. Rev. Geo. Filmer of Baldwins have been visiting C. W. Train.

Mrs. Elbert Homan and son of Brooklyn are visiting R.S. Homan.

F. F. Hawkins and wife spent last Sabbath at Bellport.

Mrs. S.Gildersleve of Brooklyn visited her sister Mrs. Alfred Ackerly during the past week.

Two lady friends from New Haven have been visiting Miss. E. W. Abbott the past week.

S. W. Higgins of the U.S. Signal Association has returned from the G. A. R. encampment at Boston, where he was entertained at the residence of Henry Cabot Lodge, at Nahant. He reports a grand time and a fine view that takes in Bunker Hill Monument, Faneuil Hall, Old State House, Old South Church, Old Washington Elm, Kings Chapel, Army and Navy Monument and Soldiers home beside many other interesting sights.

D. T. Homan left on Monday for Philadelphia, Penn.

----Read the Magic Lantern Exhibition notice on the next page.

Mrs. Archie Miller went to Good Ground last Saturday.

Rev. Mr. Godfrey and son of Topeka Kansas are visiting I. T. Whitbeck.

Mrs. Harriet Smith returned to Yaphank on Saturday from Greenport.

The daughters of Mordecai Homan have been visiting him.

----Do not forget the fair at C. W. Weeks this P.M. & evening.

We are having much rain. Watermelons are now quite plentiful.

"The Yaphank Courier" is a weekly to be issued until Sept. 1st for 10 cts. or 1 ct. a copy. Items of interest solicited. For terms of advertisements and local job printing

Address W. L. Denton

P.O. Box 90,Yaphank, N.Y.

Advertisements should be sent in by Monday noon.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

Trains for New York leave Yaphank 7:19 A.M. 2:50 and 8:46 P.M. Arrive here from New York 11:03 A.m. and 6:45 P.M.

A Magic Lantern Exhibition for the benefit of the talent fund will be held in the basement of the Presbyterian Church on Friday, Aug. 22nd at 7:30 P.M.. If stormy next fair night. Admission 10 cts.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. H. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

NOTICE!!!

YAPHANK LIBRARY

The Yaphank Library is now open at Roswell Davis's store and contains 375 well selected, popular books.

Strangers are cordially invited to call at any time and examine them and by paying $1 a year any one can become a member of the Association and enjoy the full use of the books.

HORTON's ICE CREAM

FOR SALE AT D.F. RAYNOR'S

AUGUST 28, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

August 28, 1890

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1890 NO. 13

THE YAPHANK COURIER is issued at the office of the Courier, Yaphank, N.Y. from June 1st to Sept. 1st weekly for 10 cts. from Sept. 1st to June 1st monthly for 10 cts. or 20 cts. per annum or 1 ct. a copy. W. L. Denton, Editor & Proprietor Copies of the Yaphank Courier for sale at the Post Office, Yaphank.

Dr. G. H. Swezey has been sick but is improving.

Robert Homan left Yaphank on Monday for Wilbraham, Mass. where he is attending college.

Mrs. Sylvester Homan paid a visit to her friends at Riverhead last Thursday.

Miss Ida B. Davis of Mount Sinai is visiting her brother Roswell Davis.

Mr. Chas. E. Howell took Mr. W. J. Weeks and party to Moriches last Friday. They then crossed the bay to old ocean and returned with some relics.

Mr. Robert C.Sloan, his wife and son, Charles started for Indiana yesterday where he will visit his mother and friends before returning to Missouri.

Mr. John Carman has been quite sick with dysentery this week.

The Assessors of Brookhaven town met at Yaphank on Aug. 19 to review their assessment roll. There was only one request for a change. They have closed their work for 1890.

Miss Helen Norton of Fire Island is visiting Mrs. R. R. Hawkins.

Mr. Sydney Homan and family are paying a visit in Yaphank.

Mr. Wm. Blake of New York City is visiting E. F. Hawkins.

Mr. Thos. Thorn, brother of Mrs. Robert Smith, is visiting at Longwood.

D. E. Homan arrived Saturday for a week's vacation with his family at Yaphank.

O. Bert Randall and I. T. Whitbeck are the first subscribers to the Monthly Courier. Who will be the next?

The Magic Lantern Exhibition for the Sabbath School talent fund cleared $2.35.

Look for a new advertisement next week. We will be glad to hear from all who desire the Monthly Yaphank Courier. Fairwell to the weekly.

Owing to an accident to our advertising columns the advertisements are of necessity omited this week. We hope however that the advertisers will all desire to have them placed in the monthly which begins next week.

SEPT 4, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

September 4, 1890

SEPTEMBER 4, 1890 NO. 14

THE YAPHANK COURIER is issued at the office of the Courier, Yaphank, N.Y. from June 1st to Sept. 1st weekly for 10 cts. from Sept. 1st to June 1st monthly for 10 cts. or 20 cts. per annum or 1 ct. a copy. W. L. Denton, Editor & Proprietor Copies of the Yaphank Courier for sale at the Post Office, Yaphank.

OUR OUTING

Young as well as old editors enjoy an outing so bidding goodbye to our weekly we depart to take on a portion of New York city with friends from Missouri. We visited hastily in one day the American Art Association, Eden , New York Post Office, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park and Erie Depot.

After a night's rest we take the Albany day boat going as far as Newburg. The class of '92 at West Point each with torn hats reported this day for duty. We then visited Washington's headquarters and returned by the beautiful Hudson river boat route which always has it attractions. Next day bidding farewell to our Jamaica friends we returned to old Yaphank and now take up our Monthly editorial pen after an enjoyable trip.

-------See our advertising columns

Miss Nettie Homan returned to Brooklyn Friday to teach.

R. E. Hammond is painting Mrs. Harriet Smith's house.

The Presbytery of Long Island meets at Sag Harbor September 23rd at 7:30 P.M.

W.W. Norton of Mass. visited Mrs. S. F. Norton this week.

Mrs. Tunis Whitbeck is quite sick with dysentery.

Katie Gerard went to Patchogue public school Monday.

Friends from New York and Sag Harbor have been visiting J. A. Baker at the County House.

Mr. Thos. A. Miller and wife have returned from Maine.

Mr. and Mrs. Ladd have been at Miss E.W. Abbott's.

Dr. Walter's family return to Brooklyn soon.

Miss Mary Miller went to her school at Northport Saturday.

The family of J. Oasler returned to New York this week.

The average temperature at Yaphank for the month of Aug. is as follows: 8 A.M. 76 1/2

12M 81

3P.M. 77 1/2

The Yaphank Courier is to be issued as a monthly on the first Thursday of every month until June 1st 1891. Price 10 cts. in advance. It is devoted to the social, intellectual and moral growth and prosperity of Yaphank. Items of interest solicited. Wants inserted a 1 ct. a word. Advertisements should be sent in by the 25th of each month to secure insertion in the next issue. Orders for local job printing received. For terms: Address W. L. Denton, P.O. Box 90, Yaphank, N.Y.

Let us know if you fail to receive the Courier.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. H. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

If you like the Monthly Courier send us your subscription.

Notice our extra space.

ISAAC T. WHITBECK,

HOUSE, SIGN AND CARRIAGE PAINTER,

DECORATOR AND PAPER HANGER

I use only the best materials, do first-class work and give good satisfaction.

I. T. WHITBECK YAPHANK, L. I.

OCTOBER 2, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

October 2, 1890

OCTOBER 2, 1890 NO. 15

THE YAPHANK COURIER is issued at the office of the Courier, Yaphank, N.Y. from June 1st to Sept. 1st weekly for 10 cts. from Sept. 1st to June 1st monthly for 10 cts. or 20 cts. per annum or 1 ct. a copy. W. L. Denton, Editor & Proprietor Copies of the Yaphank Courier for sale at the Post Office, Yaphank.

We extend our thanks to all those who have renewed their subscriptions for the Monthly.

Dr. C. A. Walters' family and Mr. and Mrs. E. Brown returned to Brooklyn Sept.24th after a pleasant visit of four months here.

The result of the investment of Dora Swezey's talent fund is some fine foliage and other potted plants also some pansies for early spring blooming. They are For Sale at her residence.

On Sept. 5th the lightening struck the residence of Mrs. A. S. Ackerly. It burst out the ends of her wood house, killed two chickens and passed through the kitchen. What is remarkable the building where her husband is at work in Brooklyn was struck at the same time and both escaped.

------See rumpus story page 3.

OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL

The Yaphank public school opened Sept. 8. Miss Hattie Mattenson of New Berlin, N.Y. is the teacher. There are 39 pupils on the roll. It is rumored that the school is to be graded so as to have a Primary and Intermediate Department which will be a great improvement in many ways.

Rev. J. M. Denton and Elder G. H. Swezey attended the meeting to Long Island Presbytery at Sag Harbor on Sept. 23rd.

Miss E. W. Abbott and her mother will spend the winter at Brookhaven at Mrs. Budetty's. They expect to leave here Nov. 9.

The thermometer registered 34 degrees and a light frost was felt here on Sept. 25th.

Mrs. Nancy Hawkins who has been quite sick is improving.

Eugene Homan returned from Tuxedo Park on Sept. 27th.

John Carman is convalescing at his mothers in South Haven.

The average temperature at Yaphank for the month of September is as follows:

8 A.M. 69 1/2

12 M 75 1/3

3 P.M. 71 1/8

The Yaphank Courier is to be issued as a monthly on the first Thursday of every month until June 1st 1891. Price 10 cts. in advance. It is devoted to the social, intellectual and moral growth and prosperity of Yaphank. Items of interest solicited. Wants inserted a 1 ct. a word. Advertisements should be sent in by the 25th of each month to secure insertion in the next issue. Orders for local job printing received. For terms: Address W. L. Denton, P.O. Box 90, Yaphank, N.Y.

Subscribers will let us know if they fail to receive the Courier.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. H. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

If you like the Monthly Courier send us your subscription.

Help us fill our extra space.

ISAAC T. WHITBECK,

YAPHANK, N.Y.

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LONG ISLAND TREES FOR LONG ISLAND

A RUMPUS STORY.

On Thursday A.M. Aug. 27 about one o'clock there was a rumpus in a hencoop at Mr. W. J. Week's. In one minute cyclone time Mr. W. and his gun were out there; the disturbance had ceased, but several chickens were skulking outside; supposing the hen had been carried off he made a circuit of woods but found no traces; returning to the coop he pulled out one dead chicken and discovered an animal in the coop.

At this juncture the gun reported, and the opossum was buried the same day; the old hen escaped and during the day was around with her brook less one.

This space reserved for ROSWELL DAVIS.

NOVEMBER 6, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

November 6, 1890

NOVEMBER 6, 1890 NO. 16.

THE YAPHANK COURIER is issued at the office of the Courier, Yaphank, N.Y. from June 1st to Sept. 1st weekly for 10 cts. from Sept. 1st to June 1st monthly for 10 cts. or 20 cts. per annum or 1 ct. a copy. W. L. Denton, Editor & Proprietor Copies of the Yaphank Courier for sale at the Post Office, Yaphank.

A blue mark on this indicates subscription expired. We respectfully solicit a prompt renewal.

A beautiful meteor was seen here on the evening of Oct. 10th.

The Suffolk County Sabbath School Convention met at Moriches on Oct. 14 & 15. The delegates from Yaphank were: R. Davis, Mrs. T.P. Warren, R. S. Homan, Misses C. R. McCreary, A. B. Denton, P. C. Swezey, B. Davis, and Rev. J. M. Denton.

The report they gave of it the following Sabbath evening was very interesting to the people here.

The first heavy frost visited this place Oct. 22. The first ice on Oct. 31 was 1/4 in. thick and the thermometer registered 28 deg.

DIED---SYLVESTER HOMAN.

On Thursday, Oct. 9 one of Yaphank's oldest and most esteemed citizens passed away after an illness of about three years. He was born at Middle Island Aug. 24, 1815. His life has been a very active one but he always found time to attend to his Master's service. It was a pleasure for him to be doing good as he had opportunity. He was confined to his bed for only ten days and then quietly fell asleep in Jesus. His funeral was largely attended at the Presbyterian Church on October 13.

Dr. Chas. Miller and wife have been visiting Dr. Swezey's.

Mr. W. L. Denton of Jamaica L. I. Paid a visit at Oak Villa parsonage October 7th.

Mrs. G. H. Swezey and her children paid a visit in the city Oct. 16. They returned on the 22.

------------------For Sale A Coal Stove Cheap---------Inquire at Post Office Box 90----------

The average temperature at Yaphank for the month of Oct. is as follows: 8 A.M. 54

12M 66

3 P.M. 57 1/8

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WALNUT FARM DAIRY

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LONG ISLAND TREES FOR LONG ISLAND

The following is a list of the prizes taken by the citizens of Yaphank at the Suffolk County Fair at Riverhead this fall:

W. J. Weeks cranberries 1st & 2nd

grapes 2nd

J. E. Lawles leaves 1st

J. H. Lawles pearl buttons 1st

S. A. Weeks plain cake 1st

C. W. Weeks sponge cake 1st

cream cake 1st

crayon portrait 2nd

leaves 2nd

E. E. Homan brown leghorns 1st

black leghorns 1st

J. Dominy common geese 2nd

F. W. Edwards rye 1st

white beans 1st

potatoes 1st

corn 2nd

oats 2nd

YAPHANK LIBRARY

The annual meeting of the Yaphank Library Association was held at the library on Oct. 21st. at 3 P.M. Dr. C. A. Baker was called to the chair and Miss K. Floyd appointed secretary. The officers elected were: President Rev. J. M. Denton, Vice-Pres. N. Overton, Secty. Miss K. Floyd, Tres. Miss C. W. Weeks, Librarian Roswell Davis.

DECEMBER 4, 1890

YAPHANK COURIER

December 4, 1890

DECEMBER 4, 1890. No. 17.

A BLUE MARK on this indicates subscription expired. We respectfully solicit a prompt renewal.

A PASTOR'S VACATION TRIP.

MR. EDITOR:---

Most ministers take their vacation in summer. We chose November for ours. We left Yaphank on the 10th and visited the following places. Woodhaven where the Long Island Bible Society was held, Brooklyn, Allentown, N.J. where we heard a fine sermon from Rev. George Swain D. D., Trenton, Dutch Neck where was held a Sabbath School Anniversary with over 200 wagons in attendance, Jamesburg where the Rev. Francis Smiley was holding interesting evangelistic services, Newark, Junction, N.J. where we heard a good sermon by the Rev. A. L. Kelly on Rebecca, or right principles in courtship.

At New York we visited the American Institute Fair, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Cave, the Menagerie and other interesting scenes in Central Park. Strangers should visit these.

At Jamesburg we visited the Boys' State Reform School. It is well managed by Mr. Otterson.

At Richmond Hill we attended the local union of all the Y.P.S. of C.E. in the town.

Thanksgiving day was spent at Jamaica, L.I. where at the union service in the Reformed church an admirable sermon was delivered by Rev. J. Howard Hobbs.

We return to Yaphank on the 28th after a pleasant trip believing that November as well as August is a good time to take a vacation trip. J.M.D.

The thermometer registered 10 deg. and snow covered the ground here on December 2.

Mr. D. T. Homan and son spent Thanksgiving here.

The average temperature at Yaphank for the first 10 days of Nov. is as follows:

8 A.M. 45 1/2

12 M. 56 1/8

3 P.M. 51 3/4

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WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

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First-class stock at reasonable prices and all guaranteed true to name.

LONG ISLAND TREES FOR LONG ISLAND.

FEBRUARY 5, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

February 15, 1891

FEBRUARY 5, 1891 NO.19

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A TRIP TO WASHINGTON.

Mrs. Sylvester Homan of this place with her daughter, Ansinetta of Brooklyn went to Washington during the holidays. They visited the Capitol, White House and a number of other public buildings.

They shook hands with President Harrison. They went to Mount Vernon, saw Washington's home, and drank some water from his well. The trip was a very pleasant and enjoyable one.

On Sabbath, Dec. 28 the Presbyterian congregation made a Christmas offering to remove a debt of $100.00 on their church building. They raised $120 which caused much rejoicing.

DEATHS.

Dec. 20.Capt. Wm. H. Brown of Middle Island.

Dec. 31. Capt. Lewis Homas of Yaphank aged 75 years.

Jan. 17 Ethel, infant daughter of F.A. and A. M. Marchant.

Miss Jessie McCreary is visiting friends in Brooklyn.

Interesting meetings have been held in the Presbyterian Church since the week of prayer. Rev. F.E. Allen preached several evenings and between twenty and thirty have manifested a desire to lead the Christian life.

Mrs. R.F. Hawkins had a pleasant visit to her brother in Babylon.

Mr. Wm. B. Hawkins has returned to Yaphank from Connecticut with his bride and was tendered a reception by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. Randall on Jan. 20.

Mr. Thomas Miller is home in ill health which we hope will soon be much improved.

The average temperature at Yaphank for the month of Jan. is as follows:

8 A.M. 28 3/8

12 M. 37.

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P.O. Box 90

Yaphank, NY

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WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

Trains for New York leave Yaphank 8:47 A.M. and 4:10 P.M. Arrive here from New York 10:49 A.M. and 5:44 P.M.

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Yaphank, N.Y.

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First-class stock at reasonable prices and all guaranteed true to name.

LONG ISLAND TREES FOR LONG ISLAND.

JUNE 4, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

June 4, 1891

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1891 NO.23

PRESBYTERY OF LONG ISLAND

This Presbytery held its spring meeting in the Presbyterian Church, Southampton, N.Y. on April 21st and 22nd. Rev. James M. Denton, of Yaphank, was elected Moderator. The sermon of the retiring Moderator, The Rev. John D. Stoke, was preached on Tuesday afternoon.

On Tuesday evening there was a symposium on "Temperance" conducted by all the members of the Presbytery. On Wednesday evening there were six short addresses on "

Today's dangers of the church".

Rev. E. C. Lawrence was received from the Presbytery of Utica. Mr. Daniel Overton was licensed to preach the gospel. He with Mr. Nelson B. Chester were ordained as evangelists.

The overture as to the method of changing the Standards was answered in the affirmative. Both parts of the overture on the Deaconesses in the negative.

The Presbytery overtured the Assembly to send down to the Presbyteries an overture so that the constitution of the church would authorize the session to appoint godly women to engage in Christian work.

Favorable reports were mad from the church.

The next fall meeting of the Presbytery will be held at Yaphank on September 11th.

OBITUARIES

On Saturday morning, April 18, Miss Sophia Homan, one of the oldest persons living in Yaphank passed away. She had reached the advanced age of 83 years, and has been confined to her home for the past 40 years. She was patient and uncomplaining in all her sufferings. She had a calm trust in her Savior, and when the hour of her departure came, she fell asleep in Jesus. Her funeral was on April 20th.

Miss Jerusha Hurtin died at Middle Island on April 17th.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

Demorest's Family Magazine,

Two Dollars a year.

W. Jennings Demerest, Publisher.

15 East 14 St, New York City.

JUNE 11, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

June 11, 1891

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1891 NO. 24

Children's Day will be observed in the Presbyterian Church next Sabbath. In the evening the Sunday School will hold their anniversary exercises. Mr. E. L. Gerard will present a sketch of the former Superintendents of the school.

The visiting committee held their annual meeting at the County Alma House on May 27.

Rev. James M. Denton, with his wife and daughter, Lizzie, spent ten days at Shelter Island while the parsons were at work upon the improvements at Oak Villa Parsonage.

Mr. and Mrs. Barley with a niece have been at Cottage Inn.

Mr. C. J. Fry and family have arrived at Artist Lake.

ROSE VS. GOLDEN ROD

The vote for state flower in Yaphank on Arbor Day stood: Rose, 18; Golden Rod, 8. In Centre Moriches: Rose, 64; Golden rod, 23. In the second commissioner district of the state, compose 1 of the towns of Jamaica, Newtown, and Hempstead: Rose, 2,368; Golden Rod, 1,924. In Brooklyn: Rose, 34,974; Golden Rod, 35,995.

Mrs. Walter Condit, who has made a trip around the world visiting the mission fields, gave a very interesting address on Tuesday evening in the Presbyterian Church.

The Editor and his sister Miss Annie B. Denton have been visiting their grandparents home in Jamaica, L. I.

The improvements at Oak Villa parsonage are progressing.

Miss Dora Swezey and Miss Annie B. Denton, with their Pastor, attended the S. S. Convention at Shelter Island May 12.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

Demorest's Family Magizine,

Two Dollars a year.

W. Jennings Demerest, Publisher.

15 East 14 St, New York City.

UMBRELLAS

Repaired and Covered.

CLOCKS

Cleaned and Repaired.

Terms reasonable.

C. R. HOYT.

NOW, FOR BUSINESS.

We are selling

Best Standard Granulated Sugar, @ 5ct. per lb.

Splendid Java Coffee @ 25 cts. per lb

N. O. Molasses @ 40 cts. per gal.

And everything else in the Grocery line at proportionate prices (that may not be cheaper than anyone else can sell you them), but I want to tell you in the columns of the Courier of some "Bargains" that I can offer you. On Shoes we can beat 'em all.

I have hunted all over to see where I could buy the best shoes at the lowest price, and I have found the place. A manufacturer in the Shoe Country, who is a go-ahead fellow, believes in making good goods and quick sales at small profit for Cash. I'll sell them the same way.

HERE ARE THE UNAPPROACHABLE PRICES

Baby Shoes sizes 1 to 6, 35cts. per pair. A real good Spring Heel Shoe, Goat or Kid, sizes 5 to 8, 50 cts. per pair. A good solid Misses School Shoe, Heeled or Spring, $1 per pair. Ladies Pebble Goat Button Shoes, $1 per pair. Mens Canvas Shoes, all sizes, 90 cts. per pair. Mens Canvas Shoes, Rubber Bottoms, 65 cts. per pair.

When the large Wholesale houses get sold down so close that they have not enough Hats of a kind to send out by their agents, they put them on a counter and sell them cheap. I happened to be there just in the nick of time and bought a lot of them, and am selling them cheap. For instance, Hats that cost $1.55 each at wholesale for which a Milliner would charge perhaps $2 we are selling for 50 cts. The ladies appreciate this bargain, and they are going like "hot cakes". If you want some, you had better make a rush for them.

When you come I would be please to show you the Hamburg Edgings. The other day I bought a big Job lot of them $200 or $300 worth very cheap and can show you the best assortment you ever say in this vicinity, and sell them to you at wholesale prices. Don't fail to see it. RESPECTFULLY, ROSWELL DAVIS

JUNE 18, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

June 18, 1891

THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1891 NO. 25

Mr. Martin Y. Carson, of Charlestown, Mass., cousin of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. A. Miller, made them a flying visit on Wednesday of last week.

The residence of James Wilmarth is being repaired and the family are expected next week.

The grist mill of E. L. Gerard ceased to operate last Thursday owing to a break in the machinery. It was repaired by E. Howell and Son, and reopened on Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Brewster and daughter, of Brooklyn, made a short visit among friends and relatives of this place on Saturday of last week.

A fine shower fell last Friday.

CHILDREN'S DAY

Interesting services were held by the children of the Presbyterian Church last Sabbath. The singing under the direction of Miss Ruth Hammond was excellent. Two children were baptized at the morning service, and at the evening service a fine sketch of the former Superintendents was given by Mr. E. L. Gerard. About $11 was taken up for Sabbath School Missions.

A CARD

Dr. C. A. Walters desires to thank the citizens of Yaphank, through the Courier, for their assistance in saving his property from utter destruction by fire on May 24.

Mr. Daniel Phillips and wife have been visiting Dr. G. H. Swezey.

Mr. Roswell Davis left for New London and other points in Connecticut on Tuesday.

As we go to press (Wednesday) Mrs. Samuel Darrow is lying very low.

HOT! HOTTER!! HOTTEST!!!

On Tuesday noon the thermometer registered 94 in the shade and 124 in the sun.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

KEY CHECK OUTFIT

Complete for stamping Key Rings

For sale or exchange cheap.

P.O. Box 44, Yaphank, L. I.

UMBRELLAS

Repaired and Covered.

CLOCKS

Cleaned and Repaired.

Terms reasonable.

C. R. HOYT.

JUNE 25, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

June 25, 1891

THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1891 NO. 26

Four persons died in this vicinity during the last four days of the past week.

Robert Homan returned from Wilbraham, Mass., where he has been attending college, on last Friday. He was accompanied by his father.

Mr. Roswell Davis has purchased an elegant post office case manufactured by Sadler and Co., Baltimore, Md. It contains 96 boxes, sixteen of which are lock.

The strawberry festival, which was to be held last Thursday evening, was postponed until Friday evening on account of the weather being unfavorable. Over $34 was received and about $22 cleared.

We learn that $14.25 was collected for Sabbath School Missions at the Presbyterian Church on Children's Day, instead of $11 as we stated in our issue of June 18.

Mr. Edmund Howell and Son have completed the woodwork in the interior of the Presbyterian parsonage.

The summer time table of the Long Island Railroad takes effect today.

Mr. and Mrs. Davison, of Patchogue, were visiting friends in this place on Monday.

The grass crop is very light in this locality.

Miss M. B. Hawkins went to Setauket on Tuesday.

Strawberries are past and gone.

Mr. Zophor Petty has been visiting friends here. He attended his mother's funeral on last Sabbath.

Rosebugs are plentiful this season.

Mrs. R. F. Hawkins is visiting friends in New York City.

The recent rains have helped our gardens.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

KEY CHECK OUTFIT

Complete for stamping Key Rings

For sale or exchange cheap.

P.O. Box 44, Yaphank, L. I.

UMBRELLAS

Repaired and Covered.

CLOCKS

Cleaned and Repaired.

Terms reasonable.

C. R. HOYT.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Yaphank, L. I.

Services on Sabbath:---

Sabbath School at 10 A.M

Preaching at 11 A.M. & 7:45 P.M.

Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:45 All are invited. James M. Denton, Pastor.

JULY 2, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

July 2, 1891

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1891 NO. 27

FOURTH OF JULY EDITION

Mr. D. T. Homan returned to business on June 24. He is expected home on the Fourth.

The L. I. R. R. changed its time table last Saturday. Trains leave for New York 7:32 A.M. and 3:44 P.M. Arrive from New York 10:49 A.M. and 6:36 P.M.

Rev. J. M. Denton, with is wife and daughter, Lizzie, left for Jamaica on Tuesday morning. He expects to return on tomorrow evening.

SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT

The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor will hold a social entertainment in the basement of the Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening, July 9. Admission free. After the entertainment cake, lemonade, and ice cream will be for sale. If the evening is stormy it will be continued on the next. Proceeds will be donated for the improvements on the manse.

Mr. G. A. Bowen and daughter, of New Bedford, Mass, are visiting Miss. E. W. Abbott.

Miss Ansinetta Homan returns to Yaphank for the summer vacation tomorrow.

Miss Katie L. Gerard, of this place, returned from the Patchogue public school June 26.

Dr. C. A. Walters lost a horse on Friday last.

Miss Hattie Davis has been visiting friends in Port Jefferson.

One hundred fifteen years ago next Saturday the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Postmaster Roswell Davis has sold several lock boxes.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Yaphank, L. I.

Services on Sabbath:---

Sabbath School at 10 A.M

Preaching at 11 A.M. & 7:45 P.M. Y.P. S. C. E. Service 7:15 P.M.

Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:45 All are invited. James M. Denton, Pastor.

KEY CHECK OUTFIT

Complete for stamping Key Rings

For sale or exchange cheap.

P.O. Box 44, Yaphank, L. I.

UMBRELLAS

Repaired and Covered.

CLOCKS

Cleaned and Repaired.

Terms reasonable.

C. R. HOYT.

I do not believe it does any good to advertise how cheap one is selling goods. No matter how brilliant one waxeth, it is the price that does the business. The Courier, I am sorry to say, is pretty small to make much of a "spread" in, but I will give you a few prices in it.

Come and see for yourself.

Best Granulated Sugar 5 cts. per lb. Boys Pants 50 cts. per pair

Best Granulated Sugar 50 lbs. 4 3/4cts. Boys Suits $2.25

Best Granulated Sugar 1 bbl. 4 1/2cts. Boys Suits $2.62

Boys nice 3 piece suits, all wool, $5

We have just received another large lot of shoes, and here are a few of the prices. Compare them with what you have paid.

Childs button shoes 35 cts. Ladies "Adele" Opera $2

Childs spring heel 5-8 50 cts Ladies"Aldine" Opera $2.50

The "Astonisher" 60 cts Ladies Congress Gaiters 65 cts

Spring heel, 10,11.&9 75 cts Mens Heavy shoes $1

Misses 11 to 2 $1 Mens carpet slippers 50 cts

Heavy school shoe $1.25 Mens low canvas 65 cts

Ladies goat button $1 Mens high canvas 90 cts

Ladies goat heavy $1.25 Mens Jas. Mean's shoes $3

Ladies Oxford slippers $1 Boys Jas. Mean's shoes $2

We have lots of other shoes, come and see them. I do not think you can match them and the price anywhere else.

THINK OF IT! WE ARE SELLING

A good Ladies undervest 2 for 25 cts Corsets the "Beauty" 25 cts

A very fine one 1 for 25 cts The "Beaux Ideal" 50 cts

The only genuine Loomers steam moulded Corseta, $1

We have not got as much Hamburg Edging as we had, but we have yet the best assortment ever shown near here. The prices are from 3 cts a yard up. We are selling it so cheap that it is going very rapidly. If you cannot get in to see it I will send samples to anyone who will indicate the price they wish. Very Respectfully, ROSWELL DAVIS

HORTON'S ICE CREAM

For Sale at the Post Office, Yaphank on July 4th

JULY 9, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

July 9, 1891

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1891 NO 28

The Fourth passed quietly.

Archibald Howell was home on the Fourth.

Miss Ansinetta Homan arrived home Saturday.

Miss Ida Whitbeck of Setauket is visiting her mother.

Chas. Higgins spent the 4th with his parents in this place.

Mr. D. F. Raynor and family have returned to their home.

Miss Fanny Darrow has gone to a hospital in New York City.

Mr. F. P. Marchant and Mr. Eugene Homan spent the 4th here.

Mr. S. B. Overton and wife made a flying trip to New York City on Monday.

Mr. Roswell Davis was presented with a second daughter on Tuesday.

------Do not forget the Y. P. S. C. E. sociable in the Presbyterian Church this evening.

Robert Homan and his sister, May, have been spending a few days at Bridgeport, Conn.

Dr. G. H. Swezey's barn on the Tuthill farm has a new roof on, and is now ready for hay and grain.

ICE CREAM!!

I will have ice cream for sale at the Post Office next Saturday. Roswell Davis.

A game of ball was played on the County House grounds in this place on July 4th between nines from Bellport and Middle Island. The former won 24 to 2.

A much needed rain came yesterday.

Mr. William Homan, wife and son spent the Fourth with Mr. R. S. Homan, of Yaphank,

Rev. James M. Denton, wife and daughter returned home on Friday of last week.

Mr. J. Castor's family are at William Ashton's residence.

Go to the sociable tonight.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Yaphank, L. I.

Services on Sabbath:---

Sabbath School at 10 A.M

Preaching at 11 A.M. & 7:45 P.M. Y.P. S. C. E. Service 7:15 P.M.

Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:45 All are invited. James M. Denton, Pastor.

KEY CHECK OUTFIT

Complete for stamping Key Rings

For sale or exchange cheap.

P.O. Box 44, Yaphank, L. I.

UMBRELLAS

Repaired and Covered.

CLOCKS

Cleaned and Repaired.

Terms reasonable.

C. R. HOYT.

JULY 16, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

July 16, 1891

THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1891 NO. 29

Miss C. W. Weeks spent July 4 and 5 at Cornwall on the Hudson.

Mrs. A. Forester and Mrs. Susie Kimpton, of Brooklyn, have been visiting Mrs. R. F. Hawkins.

Prof. Taylor gave a Stereopticon Exhibition in the public school building on Monday evening.

Mr. J.H. Lawles and family arrived at Mr. W. J. Week's on last Saturday for the summer.

Miss Hattie Davis has returned from Port Jefferson.

Mr. F. P. Marchant, his sister and her husband spent last Sabbath with Mrs. Marchant.

Mr. Roswell Davis has purchased a new safe.

SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT

On last Thursday evening the Y. P. S. C. E. gave a very interesting entertainment in the Presbyterian Church. The house was well filled and all expressed themselves as being greatly pleased. After the entertainment ice cream, cake, and lemonade were sold in the basement. The total receipts were nearly $40.

THE ROSE IS VICTOR.

The vote for state flower has been counted. The Rose received 294,806 votes and the golden rod 206,402, giving the rose a majority of 88,404. This choice is a wise one. In the cities, out of a total vote of 301, 580, the rose had a majority of only 444. Last year 318,079 votes were cast as against 501,208 this year.

The trustees of the Yaphank Cemetery have had it greatly improved by C. R. Hoyt.

Mrs. Black and family from Selden have been visiting Mr. F.Willis Edwards at West Yaphank.

WALNUT FARM

Early Harvest Blackberries. 10 cents per quart. By crate, 8 cents per quart.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Yaphank, L. I.

Services on Sabbath:---

Sabbath School at 10 A.M

Preaching at 11 A.M. & 7:45 P.M. Y.P. S. C. E. Service 7:15 P.M.

Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:45 All are invited. James M. Denton, Pastor.

KEY CHECK OUTFIT

Complete for stamping Key Rings

For sale or exchange cheap.

P.O. Box 44, Yaphank, L. I.

UMBRELLAS

Repaired and Covered.

CLOCKS

Cleaned and Repaired.

Terms reasonable.

C. R. HOYT.

JULY 23, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

July 23, 1891

THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1891 NO. 30

Mrs. A. M. Bower arrived home from New Jersey last Friday.

Mr. D. T. Homan has been in town for a few days.

Miss. E. W. Abbott has had a friend visiting her.

Miss Annie Higgins returned to her home on last Friday.

Mr. John Wilmarth is spending a few days with his family.

Miss M. B. Hawkins left on Tuesday for a two weeks trip.

Mrs. J. A. Baker has been entertaining a friend from her old home, Sag Harbor.

Two boarders arrived at Mr. B. F. McCreary's on Monday, and more were expected later.

S. S. ENTERTAINMENT

This evening an entertainment jwill be given in the Presbyterian Church basement by the members of the Sabbath School. Admission, 10 cents. Cake, lemonade, and ice cream will be for sale. In the event of a storm it will be repeated on tomorrow evening.

Messrs. Door and Sutton with their families are boarding at Mrs. Denham's.

Miss Annie Wells has gone to Southampton on a visit.

It would be a great improvement to our village if each one would set out a line of shade trees near the side walk.

Roadmaster C. E. Howell has greatly improved the driveway through our place with his new road machine. Try it again. Practice makes perfect.

Miss Ansinetta Homan is contemplating a trip to Chautauqua next month.

WALNUT FARM

Early Harvest Blackberries. 10 cents per quart. By crate, 8 cents per quart.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Yaphank, L. I.

Services on Sabbath:---

Sabbath School at 10 A.M

Preaching at 11 A.M. & 7:45 P.M. Y.P. S. C. E. Service 7:15 P.M.

Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:45 All are invited. James M. Denton, Pastor.

KEY CHECK OUTFIT

Complete for stamping Key Rings

For sale or exchange cheap.

P.O. Box 44, Yaphank, L. I.

UMBRELLAS

Repaired and Covered.

CLOCKS

Cleaned and Repaired.

Terms reasonable.

C. R. HOYT.

JULY 30, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

July 30, 1891

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1891 NO. 31

The highway near the ruins of the old mill, we are informed, needs to have obstructions removed.

The grounds around the Presbyterian Church were cleaned on last Monday afternoon.

Mr. William L. Denton, of Jamaica, visited his son at Oak Villa Parsonage last week.

A sad shooting accident occurred in this place on Monday evening. While preparing for the chicken thieves that now infest our vicinity, Robert Homan received a flesh wound in his thigh from a revolver.

CAPITAL DISPOSED OF

The Presbyterian Sabbath School entertainment took place last Thursday evening and was a success. The programme consisted of recitations, readings, charades, singing, and tableaux. The total receipts were $31.21, and the net proceeds $22.33.

Our Setauket subscriber sent us the following card--

Please change the order of advertisements, or in some way prevent our reading that the good elder Dr. Swezey is proprietor of the Presbyterian Church, Yaphank. It may strike others as it does us. Wishing you well in your enterprise as a journalist, I am, Your Subscriber,

We are thankful for the above suggestion. The remedy will be seen this week upon our second page, second column, between the seventh and eighth lines.

The school meeting will be held in the school house next Tuesday evening. A new building!

WALNUT FARM

Wilson and Kittatiny Blackberries

10 cents per quart. By crate, 8 cents per quart.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Yaphank, L. I.

Services on Sabbath:---

Sabbath School at 10 A.M

Preaching at 11 A.M. & 7:45 P.M. Y.P. S. C. E. Service 7:15 P.M.

Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:45 All are invited. James M. Denton, Pastor.

KEY CHECK OUTFIT

Complete for stamping Key Rings

For sale or exchange cheap.

P.O. Box 44, Yaphank, L. I.

UMBRELLAS

Repaired and Covered.

CLOCKS

Cleaned and Repaired.

Terms reasonable.

C. R. HOYT.

AUGUST 6, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

August 6, 1891

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 1891 NO. 32

We congratulate the Patchogue Advance on the manner in which they worded their account of the shooting accident which occurred in this place on July 27.

Our popular butcher, Mr. N. B. Overton, left Yaphank on last Friday afternoon to spend his vacation in the central part of the state.

Mr. D. T. Homan is expected home for his vacation on Saturday.

Mrs. Dr. G.H. Swezey left for North Falmouth, Mass., where she will visit her parents, on Monday.

Mr. Chas. H. Marvin has secured several valuable relics. Among these are a one horse chaise with date 1775 on it; a baby cradle with date 1801 on it; and others.

THE SCHOOL MEETING

The voters of School District No. 18 to the number of about twenty convened in the school building on Tuesday evening. The first business was the election of a chairman. W. J. Weeks was unanimously chosen.

The reports of the Clerk, S. W. Higgins, and Trustees were read and accepted.

Sixteen votes were cast for Trustee, with the result below:

R. F. Hawkins, 9: T. S. Homan, 7

The following were elected for one year: S. W. Higgins, District Clerk and Librarian; A. L. Davis, Collector.

Then followed a discussion concerning matters pertaining to the school and school building. The sum of money needed for carrying on the school for the ensuing year is $450, of which $150 comes from state school funds.

After a vote of thanks to Mr. Roswell Davis for presenting the district with a desk for the use of the teacher, the meeting adjourned.

Miss Hattie Matterson has been engaged as teacher.

Demorest's Family Magizine for August contains an interesting article on "Women and Baseball". Single copy 20 cents. One year's subscription $2. Office, 15 East 14 Street, New York City.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Yaphank, L. I.

Services on Sabbath:---

Sabbath School at 10 A.M

Preaching at 11 A.M. & 7:45 P.M. Y.P. S. C. E. Service 7:15 P.M.

Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:45 All are invited. James M. Denton, Pastor.

UMBRELLAS

Repaired and Covered.

CLOCKS

Cleaned and Repaired.

Terms reasonable.

C. R. HOYT.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

AUGUST 13, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

August 13, 1891

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1891 NO. 33

Mr. D. T. Homan arrived home for his summer vacation Saturday.

Prof. Taylor, who gave a stereopticon exhibition in the school building on July13, repeated iton last Saturday evening.

A new chimney is to be erected in the rear of the Presbyterian Church soon. The old one was removed on Tuesday.

Mr. N. B. Overton, who has been spending his vacation in a cooler place than Yaphank returned on last Friday, and said he had better have staid where he was for a week or so longer, if it was going to continue to be as hot as it was on Monday and Tuesday. Has it been hot enough for you?

Mrs. A. Cregier and daughter, Miss Edith Cregier are visiting Mrs. Sylvester Homan.

Mr. A. L . Davis has put a new lot of shelves in Mr. Roswell Davis' store.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown from Rocky Point have been visiting Mrs. Mary Swezey.

L. Beecher Homan, editor of the Port Jefferson Times, was in Yaphank on Monday.

Miss Hallock, of Bellport, has been visiting Mrs. Richard Homan.

Our farmers have begun their work upon the meadows.

Mr. William Hawkins and wife are visiting his sister, Mrs. Elbert Randall.

Some of our people have been to Bellport to see the Indians.

Miss Ida De Castro, who has been visiting Mrs. Jonathan Baker, has returned to her home at Sag Harbor.

Monday was the hottest tenth day of August in twenty years.

Miss K. Floyd is spending a few weeks at Clark's Mills, Oneida Co., N. Y.

Demorest's Family Magizine for August contains an interesting article on "Women and Baseball". Single copy 20 cents. One year's subscription $2. Office, 15 East 14 Street, New York City.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Yaphank, L. I.

Services on Sabbath:---

Sabbath School at 10 A.M

Preaching at 11 A.M. & 7:45 P.M. Y.P. S. C. E. Service 7:15 P.M.

Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:45 All are invited. James M. Denton, Pastor.

UMBRELLAS

Repaired and Covered.

CLOCKS

Cleaned and Repaired.

Terms reasonable.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

AUGUST 20, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

August 20, 1891

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1891 NO. 34

Mr. Lawles, of Bartlet, is very sick.

Mrs. William J. Bates and children have gone to Manor to spend a few weeks.

Nancy, daughter of Mordecai Homan, broke her arm recently.

Mr. D. T. Homan's annual beach party, consisting of eighteen persons, went to Water Island last Thursday. They report a very enjoyable time.

Mrs. Chas. E. Howell has been quite sick,but is improving.

-----See notice of the fair in the Presbyterian Church on page 3.

Miss Laura Blake is visiting Mrs. E. F. Hawkins.

Mrs. Davies and son, of Brooklyn, have been visiting at Mrs. S.B. Overton's.

The King's Daughters sent a large quantity of cut flowers to New York City on Monday for distribution in tenement houses.

Robert Homan went to Patchogue last Sasturday afternoon and won seventeen victories from lawn tennis players there. He suffered no defeats.

Rev. J.Balcom Shaw, of New York City, and his mother, of Bellport, visited Mrs. E. F. Hawkins on Monday.

Mr. W. L. Denton and wife, of Jamaaica, are expected at Oak Villa Parsonage tday.

Mr. S. W. jHiggins has placed new wall paper on the ceiling of the Presbyterian Church.

Mr. I. T. Whitbeck has a beautiful display of flowers in full bloom.

Miss Raynor, a former school teacher in this place, is visiting Miss Vina Moen.

Mr. E. L. Gerard and his daughter, Kate, go to Connecticut today to visit friends.

Long Island peaches begin to make their appearance.

Demorest's Family Magizine for August contains an interesting article on "Women and Baseball". Single copy 20 cents. One year's subscription $2. Office, 15 East 14 Street, New York City.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Yaphank, L. I.

Services on Sabbath:---

Sabbath School at 10 A.M

Preaching at 11 A.M. & 7:45 P.M. Y.P. S. C. E. Service 7:15 P.M.

Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:45 All are invited. James M. Denton, Pastor

UMBRELLAS

Repaired and Covered.

CLOCKS

Cleaned and Repaired.

Terms reasonable.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

------This page is donated to the ladies this week by Roswell Davis.

A FAIR

WILL BE HELD IN THE BASEMENT OF THE

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, YAPHANK, N.Y.

On

THURSDAY, AUG. 20, 1891

Fancy and useful articles, also cake and ice cream will be provided

It will begin at 6 P.M.. Those unable to come in the evening will be waited upon from 4 to 5 in the afternoon.

If weather unfavorable or many articles unsold,it will be continued the next evening.

SEPTEMBER 3, 1891

YAPHANK COURIER

September 3, 1891

SEPTEMBER 3, 1891 NO. 36

The Y.P.S.C.E. of the Presbyterian Church will hold their quarterly business meeting at the Presbyterian parsonage on Thursday September 10 for the election of officers.

Robert Homan left Tuesday for Wesleyan Academy, Wilbraham, Mass.

Herman Holbrow left for Hoboken, J. J. on Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Hawkins are about to take up their residence at Bellport, L. I.

The total receipts of the ladies fair of the Presbyterian Church were $93.47.

Melons, peaches, and fruits of all kinds are quite plentiful.

D. T. B. Y. C. SOCIETY

The ladies of the Presbyterian Church organized on Thursday last, at the residence of Mrs. R. F. Hawkins, a D. T. B. Y.C. Society. A large number have already given in their names and much interest is manifested. Its first meeting will be held this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. R. R. Hawkins.

Mr. and Mrs. William L. Denton expect to leave for Jamaica tomorrow.

The company of King's Daughters who visited the beach at Smith's Point last Thursday report having an exceedingly good time.

Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Marchant and Eugene Homan returned to Yaphank August 25.

Mr. Chas. E. Howell received a large number of applications for seats in the stage that he ran to the Firemen's Tournament at Patchogue yesterday.

The public school opens on next Monday. The teacher, Miss Hattie Matterson, expected to arrive tomorrow.

Today is 18 hrs. 1 min. long.

Demorest's Family Magazine for August contains an interesting article on "Women and Baseball". Single copy 20 cents. One year's subscription $2. Office, 15 East 14 Street, New York City.

WALNUT FARM DAIRY.

Gilt-edge Butter a specialty. Made by the Cooley Creamer process from the milk of pure-bred and registered Jersey Cows. DR. G. SWEZEY, PROPRIETOR.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Yaphank, L. I.

Services on Sabbath:---

Sabbath School at 10 A.M

Preaching at 11 A.M. & 7:45 P.M. Y.P. S. C. E. Service 7:15 P.M.

Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:45 All are invited. James M. Denton, Pastor

UMBRELLAS

Repaired and Covered.

CLOCKS

Cleaned and Repaired.

Terms reasonable.

CHAS. E. HOWELL,

Boarding and Livery Stables.

Horses to let at reasonable prices. Carting and trucking attended to with dispatch. Stages for picnic parties furnished at short notice.

PRESBYTERY OF LONG ISLAND

When It Will Be Held---Some of the Subjects to Be Discussed

The fall meeting of the Long Island Presbytery will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Yaphank, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 4 P.M.; and continue in session until Wednesday night.

The report of the committee on revision be made, also reports from all the churches.

Popular meetings will be held both evenings, when addresses will be made on the following subjects:--

1. Our Country for Christ

2. How can the church utilize all her forces?

3. How turn the tide of Sabbath desecration?

4. Systematic giving

5. The value of an educated ministry

WEATHER REPORT FROM YAPHANK

Middle Island Mail

February 19,. 1936

Weather Report from Yaphank

Flash! During the recent record breaking cold spell, low cold weather records were registered from many parts of the country. But the cities and villages that entered in the Olympic-like cold weather marathon conducted by the radio announcers, have nothing on Suffolk’s dear old homelike Yaphank. “No siree, by gosh” declare two charter members of Yaphank’s Hot Stove League, John “Ed” Davis and James Coomes.

Our inquiring reporter last Saturday decided to break a trail through the snow drifts and learn if reports emanating from Yaphank regarding low temperatures and a flock of wild ducks starving to death there were true. We broke through all right- in fact, sped there, for by that time old Sol had melted the snow sufficiently to enable a car to turn a corner without skidding. When we arrived at the headquarters of the League we found Davis shoveling a path through the snow from Yaphank Boulevard to his property.

He became indignant when we questioned his reported statement that thousands of wild ducks frequenting Yaphank pond, were so weak from lack of food they might be caught by hand, dropping his shovel he directed us to drive to the rear of the local school so he could prove his statement. About 50 feet of open water separated the north shore from ice that covered the remainder of the lake as far as the eye could see. This ice was doffed with wild duck of four varieties. And, strange to say they did not take flight although only5O feet separated them from us, until an airplane flying overhead frightened them. After flying about 1,000 feet they alighted on the ice, further east. True, they were not so starved but what they could fly but it was the closest we had ever been to wild ducks without scaring them and nobody could be found in Yaphank who should remember similar happening. We did not have time to count the ducks but we will agree there were thousands.

This fowl question settled, we repaired to the headquarters of League where we found Coomes and another member in session. The League has plenty of time during the cold spell to decide the issues of say, being in constant communication with Albany, Washington D.C and foreign nations with the aid of the radio, Naturally, the question of cold weather had been debated pro and con, and, we, being a neutral party, were promptly selected by the League to decide an argument that had continued since the middle of the cold spell.

Davis said he experienced more cold than Coomes did and the latter insisted otherwise. After hearing both sides we left, promising to take the questions under advisement and render an opinion in our next issue. In the interval we respectfully request our readers to assist us by writing their opinions, Here are two “whopping” cold weather stories from Yaphank to be judged.

Davis claims, one morning, two weeks ago, upon failing to notice smoke coming from the kitchen chimney of the Coomes homestead, he became alarmed, because Coomes arises every morning at 5 o’clock, Hastening into his clothes he races over to Coomes’ homestead and peered through the glass door of its living room which is heated by a large oil burning heater. To his surprise he saw Coomes down on his knees on the floor, one hand holding the frozen flame of the heater and the other an axe, with which he was attempting to chop the icicle-shaped flame off the wick so he could relight the stove.

“You call that cold?” sneered Coomes. And he told this one. The day after the flame of his oil heater froze up he decided to walk over to Sweezy’s pond to test the thickness of the ice before taking a swim, Upon reaching the pond he saw Davis standing on the 26-inch ice beside a hole he had cut in it and swinging with both arms a baseball bat. As he drew nearer he learned that Davis was not practicing batting, neither was he fanning himself. Davis, after cuffing a hole in the ice stuck a long pole in the mud bottom of the lake and tied a bunch of worms to it, about five feet above the ice. As the hungry fish leaped from the bottom of the pond to grab the worms, Davis would slay them with the bat.

(Editor’s note – Only one opinion to a reader. Address Inquiring Reporter)

COMPLAIN THAT OPERATION OF DAM CAUSES TROUBLE ALONG YAPHANK POND

Middle Island Mail

June 28, 1939

Complain that operation of Dam Causes Trouble Along Yaphank Pond

A petition complaint filed with the Brookhaven Town board, charging that the sluice gates at the outlet of the lower Yaphank Lake, or Mill pond, opposite the former Anson Hard property, are being improperly operated, has been referred to the Suffolk Highway department for investigation, on the grounds that the gates adjoin a county highway.

The petition containing 47 signatures, stated, “We residents of Yaphank owning property bordering on the banks of Carmen River, petition you to take steps to have the following conditions corrected.

“Through improper or irregular operation of the Yaphank eastern sluice gates and incorrect construction thereof, our stream has been reduced to an unsightly weed-laden and scum-covered body of water. The sluice gates are constructed with a covering of wire screening, without doubt for the purpose of holding all seaweed and waste of every kind within our body of water and thus permitting only the screened water to flow into the body of water beyond the dam.

“This has been going on for a number of years and we, as a group of property owners , feel that it is unjust the one portion of this stream should be subject to this accumulation of weeds and refuse, and refuse through the closing off of power outlet. We object to the continuance of this unjust procedure, which is running part of the river.

“We also desire that the water’s height be maintained at a uniform level, a level which will permit proper use of the water for bathing and row boating. Often during the summer months, the water is run so low the stream is a mess of exposed seaweed, making the water particularly useless for bating and even for row boating.

“At other times, it is allowed to become so high that the properties on the north bank are submerged. Recently this condition prevailed. It was so high it overran the south bank, which is higher ground than the north bank. It left a deposit of thick slimy scum, with a bad odor, along the edge of the south bank, and on the north bank not only badly flooded lands but likewise deposited this smelly scum, a condition which is very apt to be detrimental to the health of the community.

“We understand these control gates were installed some years ago by Anson Hard, who then owned the property to the east of these gates. The property is now owned by Mrs. Deane, whose caretaker is now in charge of the gate.”

HOSTESSES WANTED AT CAMP UPTON

MIDDLE ISLAND MAIL

November 6, 1940

Many Want Jobs As Upton Hostesses

High school girls and matrons; single women with no dependents and widows supporting families; housekeepers and women who served as Red Cross workers in the World War; college graduates and women with little formal education- all are represented in the more than 100 applications received by Col. C. W. Baird, commanding officer of Camp Upton, for the post of camp hostess.

Since the war department announced plans to employ one chief hostess and two junior hostesses at each camp where a service club is maintained, applications have been coming in steadily in Yaphank, either by mail or delivered in person.

Lieut. Colonel R. S. Gibson, executive officer, was granted personal interviews to all women who have visited the camp seeking appointments.

At Camp Upton over the week-end, it was announced that primary consideration will be given to individuals from local communities insofar as qualified personnel is found available. It was pointed out, however, that a definite date for the selection of hostesses at Upton has not been set because the camp as yet offers no facilities for hostess housing. Final action will be taken after the camp receives its first increment of selective service men.

The qualifications for chief of senior hostess are that the applicant must be between 30 and 50, must be a graduate of a high school or equivalent, and must have had at least three years’ experience as hostess or equivalent in a similar occupation. The salary is $1,620 annually.

Examinations of the applications now on file reveals that 16 were submitted by high school girls and young women under the minimum age limit of 25 specified for junior hostess. One 21-year-old applicant listed as qualifications her ability to teach minuet dancing.

A total of 35 applications fell within the age limits specified for junior hostess. A majority of the women were high school graduates, some with one and two years’ college education. One young woman, an American by birth, was in Great Britain at the outbreak of hostilities. She served as a member of the Woman’s Voluntary service in an anti-gas group and later as a member of the British Red Cross.

Six applicants fall in the 45-50 age group and number three veterans of Army cantonment work in the World War. One of the three lists eight years’ academic study in Vienna and at a Sorbonne in Paris.

CHAIN OF ARMY AIR DEFENSE FIELDS IS PROPOSED FOR SUFFOLK COUNTY

Middle Island Mail

January 22. 1941

Chain of Army Air Defense Fields Is Proposed for Suffolk County

The development of several army air bases between Patchogue and Montauk Point as a part of the national defense program, especially as it relates to the protection of the metropolitan area in the event of war, is proposed to be undertaken in the immediate future as the result of surveys now being completed by military officials and engineers.

This fact was made public last Tuesday by Supervisor Edgar A. Sharp in an address before the Lincoln Republican club at its annual meeting in Patchogue and followed a series of private conferences held during the past several weeks between Supervisor Sharp and government officials and air corps specialists.

Without divulging the sites of these proposed bases, Supervisor Sharp pointed out that they will be an entirely different type than those previously constructed by the army in that they will be either underground or else in heavily wooded areas where there would be little possibility of their detection from the air by an invading aerial force.

Mr. Sharp told his audience that defense experts realize very keenly the strategic importance of this section of Long Island in time of war and the necessity for losing no time in setting up these additional airbases. These, he said, he had been advised, would be of the utmost significance in combating, not only an air force aiming to strike at New York but also one that might seek the destruction of the huge munition plants located along the Connecticut shore of Long Island sound.

He continued to relate that these military experts had informed him that existing airports on Long Island located at LaGuardia airport, Floyd Bennett field and Mitchel field would be inadequate and possibly ineffective in beating off an attack on New York because of their proximity to New York. These army officials told Mr. Sharp, he said, that Long Island offers the natural pathway to New York to an invading air force and by the time such a squadron reached the airports in the west end of the island it would be too late for planes there to get into the air and beat off such an attack.

To offset this apparent weakness is the reason for the establishment of these additional bases between here and the eastern extremity of Long Island, Mr. Sharp set forth.

He then went on to point out the necessity for developing these new types of airports which are not evident from the air, since modern bombing planes could readily damage existing bases in the west end of the island, as they are wholly above the ground and offer an easy aerial target.

In this connection he told of the incident related to him by one of the experts who has been here studying the situation, in an observation flight with the British over German territory. This official told Mr. Sharp that they knew a Nazi air base was located in a certain sector but all efforts to detect it from a safe altitude were in vain. Finally a dive bomber shot down from the British squadron and as he reached a low altitude saw planes “roaring out from underground like so many worms.”

It is something on this type of air base that is contemplated for Suffolk County, Mr. Sharp said, and they will be constructed in accordance with the topography of the sites selected, either below the ground or above in a heavily protected area. Indications are that little time will be lost in putting into effect this newest phase of the defense program which would convert the thinly populated sections of Suffolk county into key posts for heading off an enemy air armada.

This article is from the Mid-Island Mail

Date: January 22, 1941