100 YEARS AGO – 1908

“Who stole the slop wagon?’’ is a question that is going the rounds of Eddystone. The wagon that is owed by W. Wilson of Oak Lane, Eddystone, broke down at 9th and Saville ave.
The vehicle with its foul-smelling load was allowed to remain in close proximity to the Methodist Church all day when it mysteriously disappeared. It is said that Wilson did not take the wagon away and the question now is who did?
The smallest pair of boxing gloves ever seen in Upland is owned by the little son of Walter Glatts of Fourth Street and Upland Avenue. The little fellow is just past 3 years old and had the mitts presented to him and it is amusing to see him put them on and square off. The mitts are well made and from the present indications the boy promises to become an expert in the art of self-defense.

75 YEARS AGO – 1933

“There are altogether too many reckless drivers in this city and more arrests for violations should be made’’ said Chester Magistrate Honan. He fined a driver $10 and costs for passing a standing trolley car.
The Community Welfare Association in Marcus Hook, Linwood and Trainer provides assistance to more than 300 families or nearly 1,600 persons.
Dr. Samuel Ross Crothers, chief of surgery at Chester Hospital died at the hospital. He was a former mayor of Chester.

50 YEARS AGO – 1958

A crippled, frozen Delaware County, locked in one of the longest cold waves in its history, shows signs of degradation with many of its rural roads sealed and some of its main arteries still blocked by impassable drifts. Perry Martin of Rose Tree Road, Upper Providence, has returned after vacationing in Hollywood, Fla.
The 146th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens was celebrated by members of the Dickens’ Fellowship, Chester Branch 22. David M. Baker is president of the group that is the oldest surviving organization of its kind in the nation. It was organized in 1904. Surviving charter members include Harry Hynes and Mr. and Mrs. John E. McDonough.

25 YEARS AGO – 1983

Five new directors have been elected to the board of the Helen Kate Furness Free Library in Nether Providence. They are Mrs. George O. Gibson, Mrs. Robert W. Leach, Mrs. Frederick Orthlieb, Mrs. John F. Simpson Jr. and O. Earl Spencer.
10 YEARS AGO – 1998
With the spring real estate season around the corner, Aldan officials said they intend to enforce its ordinance against open house signs posted on properties other than the one for sale.

LEN CASTERLINE

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