Opposed to the Trolley.

New York, 1895

A special meeting of the trustees of Far Rockaway was held Friday night to act upon the application of the Long Island trolley company for a franchise to operate its system. Counselor Archibald Mutch appeared in behalf of those opposed to the trolley. The board decided to secure legal advice before passing on the application. Mr. Wyckoff of Jamaica appeared for the trolley company.


Queens County Circuit Court.

The Circuit court, Justice Cullen presiding, reconvened at the Court House in Long Island City on Monday. Ex-Judge Calvin made a lengthy argument to have the verdict of divorce obtained by Charles B. Crowell against his wife set aside and alimony granted pending an appeal. Justice Cullen took the papers.


No Gamblers at Rockaway.

The beach at Rockaway was crowded with excursionists on Sunday. There were about thirty thousand people on the beach. There was no excitement and the crowd was orderly. Capt. De Mott says that no gamblers have been to the beach this year.


C. F. Franklin Resigns.

Station Master Charles F. Franklin, who has been in charge of the Long Island railroad station at the Long Island City terminal, has resigned. Mr. Franklin will go to Newburg, where he has accepted a position as superintendent of a trolley road.


Teachers' Institute.

School Commissioner Cooley announces that the teachers' institute will be held at Freeport for one week commencing September 9th. Schools that intended to open between the 3rd and 9th are requested not to open earlier than the 16th.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.