Out of the Past

125 Years Ago

April 27, 1882

If fishermen, who are unlawfully catching fish with nets in this and adjoining towns, do not stop the practice, they will get into trouble. State officers are on the track of net fishermen, and fines have been imposed ranging from $25 to $300.

John Hickler, being the lowest bidder, was awarded the contract by the Town Board for the new stone bridge on Main Street. When the bridge

complete, we think all our citizens, and all those having occasion to use it, will find that it is a substantial and handsome structure.

Catharine, wife of Louis Voak, died on Friday morning, April 21st, after a lingering illness of consumption. She was aged thirty-two years.

A dispatch from London, dated April 20, says that Charles Robert Darwin, the scientist, is dead.

"The weather is always putting on airs, and it is no uncommon sight to see the weather vane."

"'Did your uncle leave you anything in his will,' the man asked of a youth. 'Oh yes, He left me out.'"

100 Years Ago

April 25, 1907

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Morley entertained the Williamsville Board of Education and the school faculty.

75 Years Ago

April 28, 1932

Establishing a precedent, which is probably not equaled anywhere in the United States, Miss Miriam Dorr of Snyder is being made a Golden Eaglet, the fourth sister in her family to have this coveted honor, the highest in Girl Scout circles.

Glen Park, Williamsville's own beautiful summer resort, opens Saturday, April 30th, with many new and gigantic features. A special attraction this Saturday evening is the marriage of a couple inside the lion's den.

The crack of the willow against the horsehide and the smack of leather against leather reverberated through the local baseball orchards with a fervor that mimicked miniature warfare. Such was the response of eager athletes. All diamonds are reported in exceptionally good condition.

Amherst Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, entertained the Masons at the meeting held Tuesday evening. Eighty-five couples attended.

Professor Groves Howard Cartledge, head of the chemistry department at the University of Buffalo, has purchased the Craik house at 194 South Cayuga Street, Williamsville.

A long and serviceable life was brought to a close on April 22, 1932, in the passing of Samantha Turner at the home of her son, the Rev. James B. Turner, at 8 Howard Avenue. "Mother" Turner, as she was affectionately known to many, was approaching her ninety-second birthday.

50 Years Ago

April 25, 1957

The Board of Education of the Amherst Central High School is considering recommendations made by an advisory group studying the renovation of the 26-year-old senior high school building.

A dog running at large killed 68 young pullets last Saturday afternoon at the Brenon farm, located on the cutoff on the Tonawanda Creek Road.

A reception in honor of Pat Boone was given on Tuesday by Harry Altman at the Towne Casino.

A new Boy Scout troop is to be organized with North Presbyterian Church as headquarters and meeting place. Jack C. Doyle has been appointed as scoutmaster.

25 Years Ago

April 21, 1982

U.S. Transportation Secretary Drew Lewis, accompanied by Rep. Jack Kemp and Amherst Supervisor Jack Sharpe, last Friday toured the route of the proposed extension into Amherst of the Light Rail Rapid Transit Line.

The search to find an occupant for the vacant Hens & Kelly store in the Transitown Plaza ended Friday when it was announced that L.L. Berger has signed a 20-year lease for the location.

From the Blotter: "Rensch Road caller reports being bitten by a rabbit."