100 YEARS AGO – 1908

Chester’s dog catcher, Harry Milford, states that after today he will capture all dogs that he finds running around the street unmuzzled in violation of the state law. He says that certain businessmen in the city allow their dogs, which are of a vicious disposition, to roam at large without muzzles. He declares that the animals are too dangerous to be at large and unless the owners comply with the state law he will take the dogs into custody.A crowd of young boys and men who have secluded themselves on the lawn of Dr. Henry G. Watson for several nights have shouted names and uncomplimentary remarks to the people who have been using the Upland trolley cars. Last night it was repeated and one of the men who occupied a front seat on the coach had the car stopped and had a lengthy argument with the fellows. On the next trip the trolley man saw the boys in their place but they refused to annoy the people on the cars, fearing arrest. It is understood that the man who stopped the trolley is a detective and has the identity of everyone in the crowd.

75 YEARS AGO – 1933

Residents of Eighth Street, Chester, west of Sproul Street, that section known as Holy City, were terrorized when a man who was either rum-crazed or insane threatened to shoot several women when they refused him alms. Mounted Patrolman William Zimmer arrested him.Knabb Barrel Co. on Market Street, Marcus Hook, has added a complete shift of workers for the manufacture of kegs.

50 YEARS AGO – 1958

Charles F. Kohlerman Jr., of Kerlin Street, Chester, the last blacksmith remaining in Chester, observes his 50th birthday anniversary today. His shop is at 411 Crosby St. and has been at that location since 1897. Chester Mayor Joseph L. Eyre drove out the first car from the new inspection and delivery area at the Ford Motor Co. assembly plant in Chester. Riding with the mayor was George T. Vincent, plant manager.Chester police warned residents about a man dressed in priest’s clothing who is soliciting funds for “parish work.’’

25 YEARS AGO – 1983

The Delco Pedal Pushers has invited anyone interested in bicycling for fun and exercise to meet at the Rose Tree Hunt Club in Upper Providence.Someone stole more than 60 unused state vehicle inspection stickers from Burdemy Lincoln-Mercury Dealers at Garrett Road and Samson Street, Upper Darby.

10 YEARS AGO – 1998

East Lansdowne residents are questioning the use of the East Lansdowne Elementary School for a summer camp being conducted by a church group.

— LEN CASTERLINE

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