100 Years Ago

In 1909, C. F. Lindquist, about 70 years of age, was struck by a westbound train of the Erie Railroad at 3:30 in the morning near the West Second Street crossing. It was not known how the accident happened as he was found on the east bound track near the crossing. He was still living but his condition was regarded as critical.

The Misses Genevieve and Marie Morgan entertained a few friends at their home, 10 East Fourth Street, the previous evening in honor of Dr. Edward W. Hazeltine, who was spending some time at home between the completion of his medical course and the commencement of his hospital assignment at Denver. A seven course dinner was served followed by cards and dancing.

50 Years Ago

In 1959, the final report for the summer recreation program for the Village of Lakewood contained 15 ideas for improvement of park facilities. Among the suggestions proposed by Richard Wigley, recreation director, were a loudspeaker system for the entire beach and a picnic area with tables, new equipment and games. Additions to the beach in the current year included a miniature golf course and a new aluminum boat for use of the lifeguards. Two buses were run twice a week, bringing children from the rural areas and Celoron. Each bus carried an average load of 110 children.

An eastbound Nickel Plate Railroad freight train struck and killed a 43-year-old Welch Grape Juice Company workman at about 3:30 p.m. under the Portage Street railroad bridge in Westfield. Police Chief Robert E. Peterson identified the workman as Ramon Felix, Kenyon Apartments, South Portage Street. Police said Mr. Felix, a resident of Westfield for several years, was walking across the tracks on his way from the Welch company's crate building to the main plant. Coroner Morse said the victim was born Aug. 27, 1916, in Puerto Rico and that his family resided there.

25 Years Ago

In 1984, Jamestown Police Department detectives were investigating reports that several cars, houses, street signs, garages and a boat hull in the Allen Park area were spray painted by vandals overnight. According to police reports, 12 cars, seven houses, two garage doors, Rogers School, one garage roof and a boat hull were painted with blue and/or red spray paint. The vandals sprayed designs or obscene language on the victimized property. Police said they were investigating a report that two boys, ages 16 and 17, purchased spray paint from a southside pharmacy earlier in the evening.

Falconer's Our Lady of Loreto preschool students Danielle Davis and Dominic Martinelli tried on firefighting equipment during a visit by the preschool's students to Station 1 of the Jamestown Fire Department. Firefighter Victor Mohr helped them put on the fire gear. The tour was the culmination of the students' observance of Fire Prevention Week.

10 Years Ago

In 1999, the outpouring of support for wounded Jamestown police officer David Mitchell continued as Jefferson Middle School pupils and staff members signed a large get-well card for him. The card signing was part of the Jamestown City Schools' month long program for Mitchell, called "David Mitchell Month." Each school in the district would recognize Mitchell during the month.

A public river otter release was set for Oct. 16 at Alder Bottom Swamp near North Clymer and Sherman. The announcement of the release was made by the New York State River Otter Project, the state Department of Environmental Conservation, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and the state's men and women trappers. The occasion was an historic effort to restore the river otter as a vital part of the state's natural heritage after an absence of more than 100 years.