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* ac •> -m JC--_ \ PageJL— Banner Times — Monday, March 28,198&* P \5 By Mary Parker From The Files Of The Pul<i£hi Bcmociiii 1888 - 100 YEARS AGO Clean off the sidewalks and don't wait for the sun to do it. • i House flies are around again and the sound of the carpet beater is heard in the land. (Sandy Creek) Our band boys are getting rather tardy. Get out, boys, and give us a toot. (Orwell) The roads are almost impassible. Bare spots, big drifts and pitch holes. Measles were everywhere, and nearly every columnist for the Democrat reported that fact; mumps were also aboard. (Albion Cross Roads) Nothing very eventful has occur- red on the Cross Roads lately, but Mrs. Zebina Smith's hen produced an egg which measured 6 % inches the long way and 6 the other. Who next? (Port Ontario) Lake Ontario presents a very wintry aspect. As far as the vision can extend the water is entirely covered with ice. April first closed with a heavy snow and rain storm, which was finally attended with vivid lightening and heavy thunder far into the night. The firstreunion ever held of the 186th N.Y. Regiment of Infantry was held recently in Watertown. The regiment was formed in Jefferson County. Among Oswego County residents who joined it were G.W. Seamans, LJ*. Muzzy, William Dale,, two Randall brothers of Redfield, David Loot- well (Amboy) and Gerritt Miller (Boyiston). There was a dinner held in the evening at the Hotel Woodruff with eleven courses offered. An orchestra played during the dinner. The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor-Con- gregational will hold a maple sugar and pickle festival at their church rooms. A large attendance is hoped for. Sealed proposals to construct an iron bridge over Salmon River in Pulaski will be received up to 12 o'clock on May 4 at G.L. Cross's Land Office for materials and labor for piers, abutments, etc J.M. Williams, Highway Commissioner, Town of Richland. (Port Ontario) Perry Hardy departed this life on April 3rd, having attained his 88th year. Alerter from Ottawa, Kansas, written by a man nearly 80 years old, who came to the Salmon River region around 1820, indicated the need for the Salmon River to remain for the good of the people of the area. The Syracuse Water Company wanted the water under apian to create a debt of six million dollars through a city bonding. If low and dispirited, get a bottle of Nichols' Bark and Iron Tonic, 1913 — 75 YEARS AGO (West Albion) Mendelssohn never wrote the \Spring Song\ in an April like this. Prank Love was appointed Pulaski street commissioner and William K. Bentley, village clerk. It is possible a new street will be laid from Jefferson to North Street as an extension of Delano Street. Another street maybe made from Factory to Bridge Street (This was done later.) \Clean Up Day\ will soon be here and ?il should be interested and see this movement is a success. (1988 -this day is still observed in later April as \Beautification Day\. The \Clean Up Day\ was begun by the present Civic Club.) John W. Bonney and Sons will move tneir planing mill and machine shop near the depot in a new building they built Miller and Bentley raised a 3500 powid safe through the elevator shaft to the second floor. (1988 - corner Lake and Jefferson Streets.) Mr. Eugene Holmes died at his home in Indiana. He was born in Bennington, Vt and came to Pulaski when six years old. He had been in the oil business. He leaves bis widow, his mother who lives here with her daughter, Mrs. Eliza Homes, and other sisters, Mrs. George Harmon and Mrs. AJ*. Aird of New York. A monument was dedicated at Sackets Harbor to those who fought there 100 years ago in the War of 1918-14. Big Cash Sale at C.E. Reese's Altmar store. Ladies' shoes at a 1.39 pair, dress ginghams 7 cents, ladies' collars Scents. 1943 - 45 YEARS AGO The number of names published in the Democrat was growing larger. These were names ofthoseenlistedinthe armed aervices. (Meacham District) Mr. Ward B. Stenaon has taken over the S<Kxmyg>tf station trij^ Alfred IxHKJcstiaduiPiuaski. Mr. Loocka expects to be called soon for war duty. Miss LeMovneRyel arid Miss Nettle QxMise of this area have been called to active duty in the Navy. TheannutJspringc»ncertwasplannedbyPACS music {-departments. Accompanists were Alice Campbell, Patricia Clemens, Regena Clemons and Betty Blakely. Robert Edwards Post American Legion assumed spon- sorship for the next Scrap Drive in the Town of Richland. 1963 — 25 YEARS AGO The Public, Health services are the newest feature of the expanding health service of Oswego County. There is a nurse assigned to each of five districts. Salaries are about s 4200ayear. Residents are warned by Fire Chief Fred Endsley about setting grass fires. In 1962, there were 18 grass fires in April. New mayor of the village of Pulaski was Paul K. Foster. New trustee was Kenneth Champney. Earnings now have to be indicated to the Town Welfare Officer in order to receive surplus food. The food is given out at the Town of Richland barn. Asides By Mary Parker IS SPRING HERE? Time after time in most years the areanewspaper corres- pondents sent their articles to the editor of the Pulaski Democrat containing the same dour statements about the late March - early April weather. The sun shone but seldom, the roads were full of ruts, and the snowbanks melted slowly. Once in awhile an unusually warm day made a fast entry and exit in 24 hours, £st the promise was there. This year the geese have honked overhead, the robins are searching for food on top of two-foot drifts, the red wings loudly let us know they are here and 550 crows occupied the pine trees north of Delano Street (according to count!). r Pussy willows responded to the warm sun, and so did crocuses and snow drops in southern exposures. Then winter returned: the cold winds blew, the roads slicked over; the sand trucks came out again and the \white-outs\ returned. Through it all the steelhead fishermen stood stoically in the Salmon River, seeming to have as goodjk time as their counterparts fai to the south off Miami'Beach or Tampa. We did see recently a very good example to show that spring is really just around the corner - one of those new mini-skirts, over which the young lady wore a heavy coat to her ankles and boots to her knees. Still, the thought was there, and it's only a matter of time before those new unbelievable bathing suits appear at Selkirk, Ramona Beach or the pond. That's when well know spring did come after all and summer is again here! Ten weeks should do it so let's keep up our courage here in the north latitudes. (Next weather report when we're wondering when the humidity will be lower and if it will ever cool off!) Social Security News March is the last month of the 1988 general enrollment period for people who failed to sign up for Medicare med- ical insurance at their first chance, Robert J. Smith, Social Security manager in Oswego, said recently. There is a general enroll- ment period during the first three months of each year. Also eligible to enroll at this time are people who once had medical insurance but whodroppedthisprotection. Medical insurance protec- tion will start July 1, 1988, for people who sign up dur- ing the general enrollment period. The basic monthly premium for medical in- surance is $24.80 for the period ending December. 1988. The basic premium is increased by 10 percent for \each year a person could ham had this protection but did not The premium paid by those with medical insur- ance represents about one- fourth of the costs. The remaining amountispaidby the Federal Government from general revenues. Medical insurance helps nay for doctors* services, outoatienthospitalsenrices, and many other items and services not covered by the jAonvihsL fihchweA hospital insurance part of Medicare. In general, after a person has had $75 in approved charges for covered medical expenses in a year — the annual deductible — medical insurance will pay 80 per- cent of the approved charges for any additional covered services a person has during the rest of the year. Anyone who has a ques- tion about either part of Medicare — hospital insur- ance or medical insurance — can get the answer at the Oswego Social Security office, 120 E. First St., Oswego, telephone 343- 6430. Celebrate Birthday The Pulaski Women'sCivic Club will celebrate its 75th birthday on Thursday, April 7, with dessert at the Con- gregational Church, Pulaski. Mary Parker will present the program, and past presi- dents will be honored. Hostesses wilt be Gtehna MilHgan, Darlene Adydan, Ethel Carpenter, Aticj: Cleveland. Elmora Rood, Orla Skinner. Caroloyn Sprague, and Frances Zufelt By Marie K. Parsons From The Filers Of The I SANDY CREEK NEWS 100 YEARS AGO - MARCH 22,1888 The village election held Tuesday was a very quiet one. But one ticket was in the field. The officers were as follows: president J.E. Allen; trustees, J. Baldwin, G.T. Smith; treasurer, M.M. Earl; collector, MJ3. Herriman; police justice, MX. May. The dwelling house on Salisbury Streetis just east of the academy, belonging to Mr. Oscar Young, caught fire last Thursday evening, about 7:30 while most of the people were at the institute. The fire caught in the rear wing from the stovepipe or chimney. No one was at home at the time except the ladies of the house, Mr. Young having gone to the farmers' institute. An alarm of fire was given which came very near causing a panic in the hall..The depart- ment turned out promptly, but it was impossible to save the building. Most of the contents were saved. Insurance $1,000 on the house held by Agricultural of Watertown and $500 on contents of which about half was paid. (This was on the southeast comer of the present school property, near the drive to the bus garage.) 75 XEARS AGO - MARCH 27, 1913 John CrandalL, who has handled the Turtle milk route for the past six years, will be succeeded on the route April 1 by Harry Chapman. Ridge Road: Tfie large strawberry field of Arthur Cole is looking fine and bids fair to grow a large crop this spring. Dr. Fred Austen was the first person to pass here with an auto this spring. Doc kicked up a big smoke but managed to get along just the same. Boyiston Center: There must have been a thaw up east people are running their buggies. Sugar season has been very short very little maple sugar was made in this vicinity. 50 YEARS AGO — MARCH 24, 1938 Construction of Salisbury Street beginning at the Main Street intersection and extending east to the High School has been authorized by the Sandy Creek village board. At present the road is almost impassable due to the numerous deep holes. All towns in Oswego county must have voting machines by April 1, in the opinion of election officials. A survey of the county indicates that use of machines will reduce trie number of election districts from 86 to 79. The body of John Hutchinson, 8, who was drowned in Big Sandy Creek on February 5, was recovered near Woodville bridge Tuesday afternoon by his father. Rev. Miles L. Hutchinson, pastor of the Belleville Methodist Episcopal Church, who had pursued a daily search along the creek banks. 25 YEARS AGO - MARCH 28, 1963 April 1 was set as the target date for inaugurating free nursing service throughout Oswego County under the expanded health program which has been voted by the Board of Supervisors. Dr. Burch K. Reed will have completed a quarter of a century as a family physician when April 1 arrives. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Reed of Richland, Dr. Reed is a graduate of Pulaski Academy and attended Syracuse University and its College of Medicine, and holds the honor of being the youngest medical college graduate in the United States. The new Pulaski Wesleyan Methodist Church was officially organized last Sunday with 20 charter members. The Rev. Dr. David Rees. president of the Rochester Conference was present 10 YEARS AGO - MARCH 22,1978 Winners of New York State Regents Scholarships at Sandy Creek Central School include: Teresa M. Drake. Gail England, Joseph L. Hurd, Daniel P. Phinney, Randy A Shelmidine and Richard S. Stonestreet Teresa Drake is also the recipient of the Rhadamant Chapter DAR Good Citizenship Award for this year. Sandy Creek Grange will hold an old fashioned meatloaf supper and dance on March 25th to benefit fire victims George and Sybil Cummins. The funds raised will go to pay for a new dairy barn for the Cummins family farm. For turning in $205 last fall in the Annual Bike-A-Thon sponsored by the Pulaski Lions Club for the American Cancer Society, BiUy Gilbert recently received a trophy and prize donated by Lincoln Bank. Par the last time in modem history, the woridpopiriation growth rate is declining reports the United Nations.
