Out of the Past

125 Years Ago

Oct. 27, 1881

Candidates for members of the Assembly in this district, Mr. A.B. Williams, of Tonawanda, Republican nominee, and Mr. Timothy Jackson, of Newstead, Democratic nominee, are both popular gentlemen and an exciting race can be looked for.

Miss Ida Blocher has gone to Lockport to work at dressmaking.

The trains on the Peanut Railroad can of late to be depended on to be late, especially in the morning, when they can be expected anytime between 8:30 A.M. and noon. It is pleasant waiting a couple of hours especially when a fellow is in a hurry, and has to rush all the time he is in Buffalo to transact any business.

The Klicker family has a new roof over their heads.

Jacob Hummel and his son-in-law, Mr. George Hiller, have gone to Michigan to prospect the land market.

"An old woman kept a private bottle from which she refreshed herself from time to time although none of the family knew it. One evening her daughter, in rummaging through the pantry, spied the bottle and had the curiosity to draw the cork and apply her nose to the opening. At that moment, the woman appeared and angrily demanded, `Well, what do you suppose that is?' 'I don't know, madam,' replied the maiden, 'but it smells just like uncle Charlie's moustache."

100 Years Ago

Oct. 25, 1906

The bold theft of a horse and rig took place here last Sunday evening about 8:00 o'clock when the bay horse and rubber tire runabout belonging to John Oehman of Cheektowaga was stolen from the sheds at M. Quinn's hotel.

75 Years Ago

Oct. 29, 1931

Amherst Bank failed to open for business Friday of last week. An official notice on the door told the public this story: "Pursuant to Section 57 of the Banking Law of the State of New York, I have this day taken possession of the business and property of Amherst Bank. (signed) Joseph A. Broderick, superintendent of banks." The closing of the bank came as a shock to the community. People were unprepared for the announcement, causing considerable congestion in the business part of the village. To the credit of the citizens, no scenes which would bring any dishonor upon the town took place.

Literacy tests will be given next week at the Williamsville High School for prospective voters.

Amherst Central High School pupils entered a poster contest in conjunction with the Better Homes and Building Exposition and were successful in winning recognition. Eleanor Loomis, 16 years old, a junior, won the first prize of $5.

Danahy-Faxon foodmarkets advertisement: "Guard your health with a safe toilet tissue. Fort Orange tissue, 4 rolls for 25 cents."

50 Years Ago

Oct. 25, 1956

Although a serious fire occurred about 10:50 o'clock Monday morning in the kitchen of the Howard Johnson restaurant, Main and Kensington, the business was open for business as usual at 5:00 p.m. that same evening.

Two large baskets of white gladioli and chrysanthemums, palms and candelabra decorated the altar of Randall Memorial Baptist Church for the wedding of Janet Lee Banzhof and Glenn A. Childs at 3 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 20, 1956.

25 Years Ago

Oct. 28, 1981

James A. Amo, 56, building contractor and former Williamsville village trustee, died Oct. 22, 1981 in the Veterans Administration Hospital.

Three Amherst fire companies were on standby yesterday morning as flames destroyed the Twin Fair store at 3360 Eggert Road, Tonawanda.

Amherst hockey team jackets may be ordered on Nov. 7-8 at the Clearfield Recreation Center. The cost is $31 for boys sizes and $33 for men's.