100 years ago
May 5, 1914
In Classified . . . For sale: Must sacrifice thirty-five young horses and mares in first-class condition. A few are pavement sore, suitable for country use. The above horses weight from 900 to 1,500 pounds and are right out of hard work. Prices $50 and upward. Also wagons, trucks and harness. No reasonable offer refused. Satisfactory trial allowed. Inquire stable foreman. All horses shipped free of charge. . . .Touring car: 7 seats, perfect condition. $500. E. W. Russell, North Street. . . . Wanted: Chess player. An elderly lady would like to hear of a good chess player in Greenwich. References exchanged. . . . Chauffeur, Mechanic. Reliable, married, 27-years-old, wishes position with a good family. Greenwich preferred. References. . . . A capable industrious salesman of good character. He can earn $5 a day taking orders for a high-grade household article. Must be between 20 and 30 and furnish satisfactory references from two businessmen. . . . A Woman – By the month, sleep at home, as assistant laundress and general worker. Apply between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mrs. Everard, Rock Ridge . . . Man and Wife – German preferred, to work on farm. Man to do general work and woman to assist in the house. References . . . For Sale – Conyers Farm day-old chicks and eggs for hatching from specially selected stock in the following breeds: S. C. White Leghorns; Barred Plymouth Rocks; R. I. Reds; Pekin Ducks. Write for price list. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash with order. Phone 395-R . . . Lost: A sum of money. Owner can have same by calling the newspaper office and proving property.
— Mr. Gilbert Finch, of Indian Field Road, went to his garage on Saturday morning last to take out his machine, a Studebaker, model of 1913, and much to his bewilderment and anger, no machine was in the garage. A hasty examination was made, which disclosed a broken pane of glass in a window on the east side of the garage, where the entrance was made. Another window was opened on the opposite side, presumably for a quick egress in case they were discovered while at work. A slight incline leads from the garage to the street, and without doubt the daring marauders rolled the car down the incline and out to the street, where they started the engine. Mr. Finch immediately notified the police department of his loss and they communicated with all the police stations within a large radius of Greenwich to be on the lookout for a car answering Mr. Finch’s description. Cards with a minute description of the missing car have been sent out broadcast over the country, but as yet, no trace of the machine has been found. It is a 25 horsepower car, painted black with blue trimmings, and carries the Connecticut registration number of 15,947C. There have been numerous thefts of autos in New York City, but this is practically the first one which has happened in Greenwich for some time past.
— Here ye! Hear ye! By order of the powers that be, a la Schubert, Island Beach, the most popular resort in this section, will be opened to the public — and a few more — Saturday, May 23. Realizing the desires of the many friends and supporters of Island Beach, the management has added many new features and assures all who visit the island that they will have a good time. “The public be pleased” policy of those enterprising gentlemen connected with Island Beach will bring gratifying results, not alone to themselves, but the public in general.
And in “Interesting Local Events” . . . John Zapherson of Greenwich Avenue has secured a position at the Kent House for the season. Mr. Frank R. Kimble, formerly of Glenville, has moved into the Lyon cottage on the Shore Road. Mr. and Mrs. John Galvin, of Cos Cob, are very happy over the recent visit of the stork. The little stranger is a girl. At a recent examination of the dairy on Stony Wylde farm, the cows registered the highest in perfection in the bacteria test. This speaks well for the management of this farm. “Go-to-church” buttons can be had at the following drug stores: Finch’s, Boswell’s, Cofone’s and the Greenwich Drug Store. Herman A. Wagner, the harness dealer, celebrated his 84th birthday last week. Mr. Wagner is the oldest merchant in town.
60 years ago
May 5, 1954
The Inquiring Reporter – Today’s Question: Do you think Alaska and Hawaii should be admitted into the Union as states?
Mrs. Charles Tuthill, 106 Patterson Ave.:
“I most certainly do; both of them at the same time.
Miss Oleva Mead, 100 Milbank Ave.”
“I’ve heard so much for and against the proposal that it’s hard to judge.”
Mrs. H. C. Bishop, Stanwich Road:
Yes, I certainly do think Alaska and Hawaii should be admitted.”
— First Selectman C. Carleton Gisborne today proclaimed this week, “Be Kind to Animals Week.” His proclamation follows:
“Whereas the people of the Town of Greenwich have long been aware of the need for protection of all forms of animal life and,
“Whereas we are all aware of the value of animal experience in developing the character of our boys and girls, and
“Whereas it is fitting and proper that we periodically recognize the rights of animals and the need for their protection at all times,
“Now therefore, as First Selectman of Greenwich, I do hereby proclaim the week of May 2-8, 1954, as “Be Kind to Animals Week in the Town of Greenwich.”
May 8, 1954
And from Martha Adam‘s Guide: Hello there, neighbors! Need a bit of cheering? Then a drive through Bruce Park is needed for you! The beauty and the delicate coloring of the foliage is an inspiring sight which will set anyone to singing.
The color and beauty of the tulips are magnificent. The dogwoods and magnolia are breathtakingly lovely! The shadings of green of the leaves — beautiful!
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