100 YEARS AGO – 1908

There was considerable excitement in front of the Lafayette Hotel at Third Street and Edgmont Avenue, Chester, where the strike breakers are quartered and a squad of state troopers was hurriedly rushed to the scene. The trouble originated when someone in the building threw a brick at a special officer on duty during the Chester Traction Co. strike. No one was arrested but police have been alerted to be aware of any activity at the hotel. When the trolley cars began to run at frequent intervals in Upland the cars were stoned and windows were broken. With the strike there have been busy days at railway stations. In Linwood Agent Gough and his assistants are on call at all times.

75 YEARS AGO – 1933

Judge John Martin Broomall III is having the old Dr. Rowland homestead on West State Street, Media, remodeled. It is one of the borough’s old farmhouses and has been enclosed with a 6-foot green and white fence, making it quite exclusive. Mr. and Mrs. John Denard Gordy, who are residing on South Orange Street, will occupy the property.Sweeney & Clyde, 29 E. Fifth St., Chester, has available for rent its home at 3025 W. Sixth St., Chester, for $20 per month. It has six large rooms and bath, electricity, hot air heat and is newly papered and painted throughout.

50 YEARS AGO – 1958

A trio from Springfield High School will star in the spring concert at the school. They are Elaine Neagley, Carol Tison and Nancy Strain.The Parkettes, five dancers, are in the cast of the variety show sponsored by Grace Park PTA, Ridley Township. Parkettes are Gladys Neuhauser, first-grade teacher; Rita Mertes, third-grade teacher; Mrs. Barbara Miller, first-grade teacher; Mrs. Adah Lehman, principal, and Mrs. Jean Holmes fifth-grade teacher.

25 YEARS AGO – 1983

Sixteen fire companies will participate in a parade and housing ceremonies on Saturday for Rose Tree Fire Co.’s new pumper. The $160,000 pumper will be pushed into the firehouse after the parade.A Chester woman, who pleaded guilty to welfare fraud, has been put on probation and ordered to pay $6,249 to the state Welfare Department. The woman received welfare payments and food stamps while working for the Chester Upland School District.

10 YEARS AGO – 1998

The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Council 8924, is having a country line dance in the parish hall on Woodlawn Avenue, Collingdadle. DJ Joe White offers lessons and there is also a buffet-style dinner, beer and soda.

--- LEN CASTERLINE

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