Last of 1902 Local Notices and Social Items
A roundup of local movements and events includes A F Popham and family moving to Flushing New York, Mr French relocating to the City, visits by Irving Newbury to Rev and Mrs Evans, and Lulu Van Wyck hosting a coasting party. School coal shortages at Greenburgh No 7 and Greenville No 6 affect warmth. Christmas plans include Hartsdale Church exercises and Greenville Sunday School. Mrs Holloway and daughter Hilda travel to Worcestershire England for the holidays.
Popham Estate Mill Story and Scarsdale Parcel Service
Popham family history in Westchester chronicled with the 1847 railroad survey through the Popham estate and the 1858 Bronx River mill fire. Notable figures include William Sherbrook Popham and Lewis C. Popham, amid a description of the homestead’s enduring presence for five generations. The piece notes American Express adding free parcel delivery in Scarsdale via Samuel Stark’s livery contract, highlighting commuter convenience and business gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popham
Popham's Gate
Bronx River
James G. Cannon
William Sherbrook Popham
Lewis C. Popham
Westchester County
American Express Company
Scarsdale
Samuel Stark
Dudleys Name Luray Caverns Most Remarkable Stop
Mr and Mrs O E Dudley recount their Southern trip with many scenes but praise Luray Caverns in Virginia as the most remarkable place. They note the caverns compare in beauty to Mammoth Cave and a two hour tour through them uses electric light for visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Dudley
Luray Caverns
Luray
Virginia
Mammoth Cavern
Westchester County Court Terms Set for 1908 Sessions
The county court in White Plains Westchester County announces terms for 1908. Grand and trial jury trials on the second Monday of January and fourth Monday of March. Second Tuesday of September for juries. Petit jury on the first Monday of May and first Monday of November. Nonjury trials and appeals on Saturdays weekly except August. Dated December 9 1902. William P. Platt presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester County
White Plains
New York
William P. Platt
Donation Party At Greenville Reformed Church
The Ladies Auxiliary held a donation party at the parsonage Wednesday night. Cash donations totaled forty four dollars with numerous other gifts received. Mr and Mrs Harper hosted the event in their customary warm hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Greenville Reformed Church
Mrs. Harper
Weather halts golf at Scarsdale Links and social notes
Snow stops play at Scarsdale Golf Club Links as members walk the course for exercise. Mr Fox begins stocking balls and clubs for next spring. Ping Pong Club met at Mrs. Arthur Pease home with a short music program games and refreshments. Three Greenville ladies sleighed to visit a friend near Arthur Manor but could not find her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarsdale Golf Club Links
Mr. Fox
Arthur Pease
Greenville
Arthur Manor
Union of Christian Young People Meets in February
The White Plains and Vicinity union plans a February meeting likely on Friday evening February 18 with a social gathering and a short literary program. The event notes Lincoln's birthday as the referenced date and invites members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of Christian Young People's Societies of
White Plains
Lincoln
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. F. Popham
Flushing
L. I
Mr. French
Fort Hill Ave
Irving Newbury
Wm. L. Evans
Lulu van Wyck
Sheldon Teller
Harlem
W. C. Epps
Frank Curtis
Schenectady
Heathcote Inn
Greenburgh
Greenville Public School No. 6
Ada Remner
L. P. Fish
Curtain
Mr. Fish
Mrs. Whitney
New York City
H. F. Ballenyne
Hartsdale
Greenville Sunday School
Mrs. J. Holloway
Hilda
Worcestershire
England
Mrs. Holloway
Local History
H. H. B. Angell
Fourth Avenue
Donation Party
Fowler Sellars Hardware
N. Y
Barry Adams
Mamaroneck Ave
Railroad Avenue
Klondike
J. T. Lockwood
Grove Street
White Plains, N, Y
E. S. Hessels
Railroad Ave
Rockwell Young
P. Young
R. Young & Bro
Central Ave
N, Y
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