1948-12-23 - Northern New York Historical Newspapers

PAGE TWO THE BREWSTER STANDARD—ESTABLISHED 1809 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1948
I Happenings of Yester Year
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TWKNTH TEARS. AGO—1928
Mrs. c. Ralph Dlehl is entertaining
the bridge club this afternoon.
Thomas Lundy is gravely ill at his
home on Carmel Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hine will spend
the -winter at the Hotel Lucerne, New
York City.
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Budd spent
Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Philip
D. Hoyt in New York City.
John Ward, expert radio operator
in New York City Police Department,
spent the holiday season with his
family on Putnam Terrace.
Dr. W. L. Scofleld will sail for Florida
in January and will arrive at
Lakeland, Florida, where his grapefruit
grove and golf will claim his attention.
The Putnam County Savings Bank
has increased its interest to 4%%.
This rate will be applied on the last
quarter of 1928 and continue through
the new year.
Mr. H. Hobart Keeler spent the
Christmas holidays in New York City
with his son, Floyd, and his grandchildren.
The Keeler family will be
at The Homestead, Keeler Lane, North
Salem, for New Years.
Douglas Day, who has been ill, surprised
his friends by getting out of
bed and taking a walk down town.
Doug moves with caution and shows
a loss of weight but says he feels
fine.
Miss Marian R. Maher sang with
the Oratorio Society of New York at
Carnegie Hall on Wednesday evening.
The oratorio rendered was Handel's
"The Messiah."
Margaret Gallagher, daughter of
Mrs. Mary Gallagher, was the winner
of a Durant car, the fourth prize given
by the Danbury Times in their
circulation campaign. Miss Gallagher
is privileged to pick her car from
the late models.
Contractor Kenneth Newcomb left
town for St. Petersburg, Florida, yesterday.
He will bask in the sun
around Miami until March. Mr. Newcomb
recently completed a house for
Edward Grilli on Marvin Avenue. During
the past summer he built several
houses and the new post office on
Progress Street.
Otis Wandell, a member of the
mounted police of Buffalo, was a visitor
in town Wednesday. "Owney"
left Brewster some years ago and
served on board a submarine for Uncle
Sam. Since receiving his honorable
discharge he has been a member
of the New York State Constabulary.
Mrs. Frank Wells has given an order
to Joseph Roberts, of Ridgefleld,
Conn., for a dam about six feet high
to be built north of the old Nichols
and Adams barn back of the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. George Rogers. The
brook to be dammed is. known as
Charter Brook. The pond thus made
is expected to furnish a nearby skating
place for many. The land was
purchased from the Brush family and
is owned by Mrs. Wells, Ambrose F.
McCabe, Frank, Louise, Ambrose C.
and Spauldlng McCabe and Henry H.
Wells.
Miss Frances Otterbach and Mr.
Ernest A. Lemcke were married on
Dec. 20, at Danbury, Conn. Mrs.
Lemcke is employed at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Wells and Mr.
Lemcke holds a position at the power
house of the Westchester Lighting
Co. at Mt. Kisco. Mr. and Mrs. Lemcke
will live in Brewster.
Oscar Adams and John Toohig, of
Croton Falls, were killed Instantly
when Adams, who was driving, drove
in front of a locomotive on the grade
crossing at Katonah. The men were
on their way,to their homes in Croton
Falls. William Denham, engineer
of the train, applied air brakes as
soon as he saw the automobile but too
late to prevent the tram from striking
the car which was thrown against
a concrete signal post and demolished.
Both victims were well known in
Croton Falls. Mr. Toohig was employed
as trainman on the Harlem
Division and Mr. Adams was employed
by the New York Telephone Co.
THIRTY YEARS AGO—IMS
Miss Georgia Quick
from influenza.
is recovering
Mrs. Albert Mead is out again after
her recent illness.
Philip Beal, Jr., is down with the
flu since Christmas vacation began.
Patrick O'Connor and family, all
sufferers from influenza, are recovering.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Strang and her
son, Charles, left for Rochester on
Thursday morning where they will renaln
until New Years.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson are
spending the holiday with Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob Schneider.
Miss Beulah Townsend is a guest at
the home of her uncle, F. B. Larbey,
in Yonkers. ^
David Logan and Alfred Dahm,both
of the Merchant Marine, responded to
the home call for Christmas dinner.
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Henry H. Wells has been released
from hospital restrictions and is now
in training for an old fashioned winter
on Prospect Street.
Mrs. Ella Murtha received a telegram
for Milwaukee on Monday reporting
the serious illness of her
brother, Peter McHugh.
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A. P. Budd's insurance and real estate
office and all of his records saved
from the fire are in the Putnam
County Savings Bank building.
James O'Connor, a cousin of Harry
Murtha, was one of the seamen on
board the transport George Washington
which conveyed President Wilson
to the peace conference.
Among the list of severely wounded,
published on Saturday, was the name
of John L Eastwood, and on Sunday
the list contained the name of Clarence
Jeffery. ^
The Misses Dorothy and Barbara
Truran entertained a company of 30
friends on Friday evening. There was
music, dancing and delicious refreshments.
Captain Warren S. Barnum of the
Aviation Service, Mechanic Francis E.
Schneider of the Motor Transportation,
and Seaman Archie Penny of the
Navy, are among Brewster veterans
•who are at home for Christmas.
The Casino is open for Red Cross
work on Fridays. Miss Beatrice Tale,
Director of Knitting, will reply to all
communications regarding the subject
of knitting.
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Captain C. W. Marshall has been released
from the Army and will be returned
to Putnam County where his
services as a veterinary are very
much needed.
Almost every home in Ludingtonville
has cases of Influenza. The families
of Ezra Turner, Arthur Robinson,
Robert Sprague, Charles Robinson and
Ward Fisher report from two to five
cases. The school is closed as the
teacher Is seriously 11L
Pvt. Frank Murtha Is suffering from
a bullet wound in the right shoulder
and is under treatment at the Grand
Central Palace, New York. A telephone
message received on Monday
was the first intimation of the fact
received by his mother, who was not
aware her son was in. the United
States.
Ruth Gleason, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James Gleason, met with a serious
accident at Brewster High School
on the last day of school when she
was choked by a piece of candy. No
doctor could be found and the district
nurse was ill in bed so the little
child was taken to the home of
Mrs. W. E. Maher and after strenuous
efforts and a dose of emetic the
piece of candy was dislodged and the
hysterical child relieved.
Rev. Father Henry, formerly of SIT
Lawrence Church, Brewster, and now
in the Mission of Our Lady of the
Rosary, No. 7 State Street, New York
City, celebrated bis fortieth anniversary
In the ministry last Sunday
morning. Father Henry was born In
Roscommon, Ireland, 66 years ago. He
was educated at Summerhill College,
Albert Jenkins Lobdell died bn Sun- siigo, Ireland, and came to the United
day, Dec. 22, 1928 at his home in Sal- states when he was 16 years old. He
em Center. He was the son of Mary studied at Fordham and at Troy, N. Y.
Jenkins and Anson Whitney Lobdell It was Father Henry who started the
and was born January 7, 1854. In fund for the erection of the new
early life he came to Brewster and church In Brewster. For the last 25
was a clerk in A. F. Lobdell's store and years Father Henry has looked after
resided in the Lobdell home. After the Interests of every Irish girl who
the death of his father he returned has come to this country.
to Salem Center and carried on a
general merchandising business there. Mrs. Helen Botsford Thompson,
For the past 85 years Mr. Lobdell fill­ mother of Mrs. James Wlltse and Mrs.
ed many public offices. He was post­ John F. Plunkett, died at the home
master, town clerk and supervisor: of Mrs. Plunkett in Pel ham, N. Y, on
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou­ Dec. 21 in the 85th year of her age.
ise Braden and their children. Cor­ Rev. Murray H. Gardner officiated at
nelia B. Louise E.. Paul B., and Jane her funeral.
B. Albert J. Lobdell. Jr. was killed in
action in France in 1918. Funeral Arthur H. Watts, of Patterson, died
service was held at his late residence from the effects of Influenza on Dec.
on Wednesday. Rev. Robert J. Tur­ 22nd. Deceased was a son of Mr. and
ner, of St. James Church, North Sal- Mrs. John Watts. He was In the 88th
fem, officiated. Interment was In the year of his age. His wife, Ida E.
North Salem Cemetery.
Sprague Watts, and two daughters,
Ruth and Lillian, survive. Funeral
service was at his late residence.
FRIBND8 (QVAKER) METUNG
A meeting foi worsnip according to
the custom of the Society of Friends
(Quakers) is held every First Day
morning (Sunday) at 11 o'clock in the
Croton Valley Meeting House, situated
about two miles northwest cf Mt
Klsoo, near Croton Lake. Anyone caring
to worship Is welcome.
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FORTY YEARS AGO—IMS
A real estate boom is on in White
Plains.
Myron P. Howes, photographer, has
joined the list of pictorial advertisers.
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs.
Irving GaNUn was severely scalded
about the face last week.
Reuben F. Hodge, who underwent
an operation recently, Is being congratulated
on his speedy recovery.
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Robertson Brothers Stoddard-Dayton
automobile collided with a bridge
near Ryanogue and smashed a front
wheel. The car was towed to the
garage by placing a sled under the
front axle.
Titicus Mountain Tea House, also
known as the Port of Missing Men,
hitherto credited to the town of North
Salem and assessed to that town is,
according to a survey made by Geo.
Knlffen, entirely within the town of
Lewisboro.
The Mutual Vigilance Society at a
recent meeting re-elected all officers,
namely: President, Philip Diehl; vice
presidents, F. H. Merritt, Thomas
Jones, R. F. White, Wilson G. Todd,
James M. Lawrence, W. J. Carpenter,
M. D. Williams, R. Finch, James E.
Towner, Joseph H. Adams; treasurer,
Frank Wells; secretary, E. D. Stannard.
The dance to be given by the Star
of Brewster Circle No. 684, Companions
of the Forest, and to be held at
the Town Hall next Thursday bids
fair to be a fitting finale to the series
of dances of 1908.
The executive order which has been
issued by President Roosevelt putting
under civil service rules all fourth
class postmasters hi fourteen states
FIFTY YEARS AGO—1898
The merchants of the village wereall
happy over the holiday trade.
Miss Julia Baldwin, of Patterson,
who has been in Dresden, Germany,
for five years arrived home on Sunday.
Drewvllle reservoir has been alive
with skaters during the week. The ice
was in prime condition.
Mory W. Smith, of Croton Falls, expects
to open a store in Mt. Kisco.
Edward Bailey, Mrs. John O'Connor,
Clarence Wise and Mrs. Granville
Hodge are all ill with attacks of
grip.
Theodore Roosevelt is the youngest
Republican Governor ever elected in
New York State, having Just turned
40 years.
Owing to the illness of the pastor,
Dr. Stratton, there was no service at
the Methodist Church last Sunday.
On Monday Dr. D. L. Casselman
started for Seattle. He expects to go
to the Yukon, Alaska, as soon as the
season opens. His mining interests
are growing dally. Many good strikes
have been reported.
The cause of the fire in Doansburg
which destroyed the Presbyterian
Manse is still unknown. The report
in last week's Standard that the fire
was caused by live coals in the ash
barrel was incorrect.
will affect 2000 postmasters throughout
the state of New York and fourteen
hi Putnam County. They are:
Adams Corners, Crafts, Dykemans,
Farmers Mills, 'Highland Station, Kent
Cliffs, Ludingtonville, Mahopac, Mahopac
Mines, Nelsonville, Tompkins
Corners, Putnam Valley, Towners and
Tilly Foster.
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