Judge Lester's Illness

New York, 1895

Unfortunately for George Lester, the Democratic nominee for Justice of the Peace, he will not be able to make a canvass of the town. He is confined to his bed with acute inflammatory rheumatism. Dr. Wood has forbidden him to get out of bed, and he could not get up if he would. His friends will have to make his canvass for him.


Horses and Cows Burned to Death

The barn owned by Hallock F. Luce, at Northville, near Riverhead, was destroyed by fire Friday night. Four horses, two cows and a thoroughbred colt were burned to death. The loss is estimated at $4,000, with $1,100 insurance.


A Collector Robbed of Taxes

Several nights ago, during the absence of School Tax Collector Ichabod Biydenburgh of New Village at a primary, someone entered his house and carried off the school taxes that have been collected so far this year amounting to $100.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.