Monday, June 9, 2008

Sank Waist Deep in Mud

New York, 1895

Saturday the 7 year old son of Samuel Holmes, when crossing Shelton avenue at the corner of Harriman avenue, slipped off the crosswalk and sank in the mud nearly up to his waist. Fortunately his predicament was seen by two men who were passing who rescued him.


The Surrogate's Court

Surrogate Weller on Friday admitted to probate the wills of Abraham Stoothoff and Thomas Muldery. Decree was entered rejecting the will of Charles Hinch, of Richmond Hill.

Surrogate Weller yesterday admitted to probate the wills of Ellen D. Magarey, Mary Davis and Isaac H. Higbie. Final accounting was had in the estate of Anna E. Smallwood. Decree was filed in the accounting of the executors of Cornelius Amberman.


Board of Health Meeting

The town board of health held their regular monthly meeting at the Town Hall on Monday. Supervisor Everitt presided. Justices Lott and Kissam were absent. Dr. Flynn reported a case of measles at Richmond Hill, and a case of diphtheria at Brooklyn Hills. The following bills were ordered paid: John B. McCook, services as secretary to board of health and recording vital statistics, $65.75; John Faust, removing dead animals, $22.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.

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