Out of the Past

125 Years Ago

May 18, 1882

Mr. H.M. Long has received, and has on exhibition, one of the celebrated Deering harvesters and twine self-binders, manufactured at Chicago, Ill. Over 7,000 were sold last year, showing the popularity of the machine.

The weather must be getting favorable, for we see the young ladies promenading with their broad-brimmed straw hats on.

Rev. E.A. Pardee of Williamsville will preach at the United Brethren Church next Sunday.

"'What is this man charged with, asked the judge. 'Whiskey, your honor,' replied the sententious policeman."

"A family's house in the country was raised a few feet off the ground, and Tommy, to avoid a well-deserved whipping from his mother, ran from her and crept under the house. Presently the father came home, and hearing where the boy had taken refuge, crawled under to bring him out. As he approached on his hands and knees, Tommy asked, 'Good heavens, is she after you too?'"

100 Years Ago

May 16, 1907

Mrs. N.E. Zent was taken suddenly ill with acute pneumonia and her condition is listed as very serious at this time.

75 Years Ago

May 19, 1932

Lengthy recommendations brought in by the Police Committee of the Amherst Town Board were adopted at the regular meeting held Monday evening. The reorganization of the police department went into effect at midnight. Chief Edwin Evans, who had been receiving a salary of about $200 per month when it was paid jointly by the village and town, was placed on a monthly stipend of $165. Before the village withdrew its support of the police department, the town paid $94 of his monthly salary and the village gave him a $104 check monthly.

George Wik wishes to publicly thank his neighbors and members of the Hutchinson Hose Company, due to whose efforts his horses were rescued on April 27. His team of horses stepped into a marsh on the farm at the corner of Union and Forest roads and began sinking; practically only their nostrils permitted them to be seen. Ropes were placed around the horses necks, despite the chance of strangling them, but the horses were pulled to safety.

Graduation of about 45 girls and boys will take place in the Williamsville High School auditorium Monday evening, June 27.

With Commander Leon Dombrowski setting the wheels in motion, it is very likely that Amherst will have a celebration on Memorial Day which is befitting this important holiday.

50 Years Ago

May 16, 1957

A challenge to maintain educational facilities so that standards may be in keeping with the high quality of the community the schools serve was made to the audience attending the dedication this past Sunday afternoon of West Elementary School. More than 900 persons attended. (Editor's note: This is known today as Forest Elementary.)

Mothers of the Williamsville Central School Class of 1957 met in the school library yesterday to formulate plans for the reception and dancing immediately following the graduation exercises.

Mrs. Elizabeth Arend, who is retiring at the end of the year from the Amherst Central Junior High School, was honored recently by the Amherst Teachers Association.

25 Years Ago

May 12, 1982

The Amherst Chamber of Commerce has chosen Mrs. Marie K. Corcoran to receive the 1982 VIP Award. In 1968, she became the first woman president of the Chamber.

David C. Duchscherer has entered the race for the Sweet Home School Board.

Myrtle Gudgel will be 100 years old on Saturday, but doesn't have any magic formula for longevity. She resides at the Beechwood Nursing Home.