PATCHOGUE
ADVANCE
1877-
Middle
Island
March 9, 1878
Lester H. Davis and Nathaniel Miller are exerting
themselves to secure subscriptions to the lists
circulated in aid of the family of the late Benjamin T.
Hutchinson. It is hoped all who have sub scribed, will
hand in the amount at an early date as it is the
intention of the committee to complete the matter as
quickly as possible.
Swezey Town June 15, 1878
Is midway between the Town capital and Middle Island, and
is made up of a Temperance saloon, a store, a blacksmith
shop, and about two dwelling houses. Before the present
Excise Board took the reins, the traveler could here be
regaled with nectors pecular to his tastes, but now on
entering he beholds "Only Temperance drinks sold
here," in large letters, and from which the
proprietor informed us there was no deviation. Seeing
Bro. Train, the pleasant stage proprietors pay the place
a friendly call the other day, we infer that indeed the
Temperance wave has even reached this secluded spot.
November, 30 1878
Middle Island
A little 13 year old darkey, who had been employed by
William S. Swezey, has flown. Mr. Swezey cautions all
persons from harboring him on his account.
We understand arrangements are being made to have the
property formerly belonging to the late B.T. Hutchinson,
remain in the possession of his widow, she preferring the
old homestead to spend her remaining years in.
Getting ready for winter is the prevailing industry at
present.
The William O Bartlett property is being greatly
improved. Carpenters are repairing was a old building,
masons are walling a handsome garden, while gardeners and
farm hands are making gardens of the wilds and avenue of
the BV roads. Several thousand fruit trees have been
planted recently.
January 11,1879
Middle Island
A horse belonging to James Crawford, slipped and fell, in
front of the Post Office, Monday he was hurt.
A Christmas, tree exhibition was held in the Presbyterian
Church, New Years Eve. Pieces were spoken. Fine
selections read and some good music rendered by the
Sunday school scholars. Presents were given to scholars
from teachers. And from scholars to teachers, and a good
time was had in general.
Jan.25, 1879
Mr. Dants trustee of the amalgamated
District School reports it in a flourishing condition.
Mr. Dants being an old typo is alive to the interests of
education, and does what he can to further it.
February 8, 1879
Middle Island
Dancing parties are all the rage in this section, Isaac
Swezey's was last week the scene of one of these pleasant
parties, and this week another "sich" whiled
away a pleasant night at the residence of Mr.Dantz.
February 15,1879
Middle Island
The land here is very clayey, and during such wet weather
as we have had for the past week, one can consider
himself fortunate if he manages to stay on the surface.
Dogs are willful creatures; they will at times introduce
themselves whether wanted or not. At least that man who
had both the legs of his trousers torn the other day,
thought so. And your correspondent had very good reason
to accept this as a fact when going past W.O. Barlett's
one day.
February 22,1879
Middle Island
Mr. Harman Petty, more familiarly known around here as
Uncle Harman, died on Saturday night of last week, from
the effects of an epileptic shock received that
afternoon. He was buried Tuesday of this week.
Rumor reports a party at Mr. James Crawford's Thursday
night.
The wedding of Wm. Davies to Clara Overton, took place
Thursday.
Middle Island 5-24-79
W.O. Bartlett has been improving his property, and the
road leading from Middle Island to Yaphank.
Shooting statues and scare-crows are frequent spectacles.
John R. Dayton, the energetic road- master on the Yaphank
and Miller's Place road, is active at improvements.
Middle Island:September 19, 1885:
-Elbert J. Swezey had young peoples' gathering at his
place recently. They enjoyed a good time.
-The funeral ceremonies of Mr. Abner Van Horn were held
in the Presbyterian church on Tuesday last. A large
number of friends and relatives gathered to pay their
last tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased.
Mr. V. had resided at Greenpoint or a number of years
past, visiting his family here often, and did business in
New York. He was engaged in the manufacture of
ventilators for vessels, until about one year ago, when
he changed his business and engaged in the brass foundry
business, which he followed until his death. He was taken
sick on Monday with that dread disease, cholera, and on
Saturday afternoon he passed away, trusting in Him who
had called him and who had promised "In my Father's
house are many mansions, I go to prepare a place for
you." He leaves a wife, one son and seven daughters
to mourn his loss. The place here loses a good citizen
and a kind neighbor. We extend our sympathy to the
bereaved family.-NEWS LETTER.
last updated March 10, 2001