Records of 100 years ago have been temporarily unavailable. In their place, 125-year-old records are being used.

125 YEARS AGO — 1883

The small boy is on the Chester streets again with the abominable tin-horn nuisance, deafening the ear and worrying the brains of quiet-loving citizens with its discordant sounds. This amusement may do very well for a fox chase or a romp in the rural districts, but when carried on in such a reckless manner to the utter disregard of the peace and quietness of the inhabitants, some action should be taken to stop it. When the boys can get their “toots” at a person’s door as they have done in the 9th Ward, they should become acquainted with the police.A preacher in South Chester has brought scandal upon the cause of his master by improper conduct with one of his church members. The frequency of his pastoral calls on one of his members, excited comment among his flock outside the church. The preacher left his charge without the formality of a resignation as a result of his actions.

75 YEARS AGO — 1933

Elved J. Shuppas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Shuppas of 1333 Kerlin St., Chester, was elected manager of the Nevonian swimming team at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster. His father is a building contractor.Scoutmaster R.C. Stanley of Ridley Township has passed the Red Cross special first-aid course and is now an instructor. He’s with the Holmes troop and all members are taking the junior first-aid course.

50 YEARS AGO — 1958

Gregory A. Harbaugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Harbaugh of Knowlton Road, Middletown, has been elected president of the freshman class at Albright College in Reading.Rudolph B. Saliga, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Saliga, 15, Pennsylvania Avenue, Garden City, and Leonard A. Kulis, son of Mrs. Sophie Kulis of 3110 W. Second St., Chester, both completed Marine Corps recruit training at Parris Island, S.C. Darby Township Junior Police Department has been formed to fight juvenile delinquency. Mrs. Marry K. Roberts of Walnut Street, Marcus Hook, celebrated her 82nd birthday anniversary.

25 YEARS AGO — 1983

Brookhaven Patrolman Rick Fuller conducted training in the use of a baton for members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department, Parkside, Aldan and Brookhaven police departments. Fuller is a certified baton instructor with the Monadunck baton that resembles a baton, but has an additional handle and has various uses for police to subdue or disarm a suspect.Motorists in the county have been warned not to mount studded tires until Nov. 1. Violators can be fined $55.Keystone Automobile Club AAA is giving away “Hot Dogs” that are reflective dots children wear on their Halloween costumes for visibility.

10 YEARS AGO — 1998

Free computer classes are being offered at William Penn Elementary School in Chester. Refreshments will be served. Programs will be taught in Word Perfect, Lotus and more.

— LEN CASTERLINE

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