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Coram
The Collector
September 21, 1839
We understand that Eli Moore, from the Custom House
has been into this county electioneering and made a wonderful speech at
Coram! Astonished the natives wonderfully. Eli and Coram will do very
well together – where his eloquence leaps all bounds - save the Bald
Hills
The Collector
June 19, 1840
Sixth Brigade New York State
Artillery
13th Regimental Orders
May 30, 1840
The Commandant, intending to visit and inspect
various Posts of his Regiment, the several companies are hereby directed
to parade in full uniform for drill, exercise, inspection and review
The Company commanded by Lester H. Davis at Richard
Smith’s Coram on Tuesday, June 23, at 11 o’clock A.M.
South Side Signal (Babylon)
May 07, 1870
R. W. Smith, Esq., has sold a part of the homestead of his
father, the
late Hon. Richard Smith, at Coram, comprising the large house , barn,
and
about 100 acres of land for $9900, cash. Wm. A. O'Dhoroty of New York
city
is the purchaser.
South Side Signal (Babylon)
Dec. 07, 1872
Coram
James Howe has sold out, and is about removing to New Jersey. It is
with
considerable regret that he is called upon thus suddenly to leave
friends
and home. He has been a resident of this place for the past five years
and
leaves, we believe, no enemies behind him or any obligations
unfulfilled.
William Osborn has refilled his store with a full stock of goods.
As this
is very convenient to parties living here, it is to be hoped that Mr.
Osborn
will by well patronized He (Capt. Osborn,) has been re-appointed
roadmaster.
L. Irving Overton has taken charge of the place vacated by James
Howe. Mr.
Overton carries the daily mail between Coram and Medford Station, drives
a
comfortable stage and is prepared to accommodate passengers to and from
Coram
or any part of the North Side.
Mr. Longking is selling off preparatory to leaving for Brooklyn.
South Side Signal
September 6, 1873
Coram is a place of no mean pretensions; it is the
capital of Brookhaven Town; all of the official business takes place
here. It is celebrated for the quality and quantity of its sand, and
knocks every other place in the head for good looking girls.
Smith and Overton are doing a rushing business in
the stage line between Medford Station and Port Jefferson, Miller’s
Place and Mt. Sinai. Stage leaves Miller’s Place at 7 o’clock A.M..;
Arrives at Port Jefferson 8 A.M. and Medford Station 10:15, in time for
passengers to take the cars east. Charles Rose will be there to convey
the passengers to Patchogue. The proprietors have good stages and horses
and can put passengers through in double quick time.
Over 7000 qts of blackberries have been shipped to
Boston from Coram this season.
South Side Signal (Babylon)
Jan 10 1874
Coram
FIRE- The new barn and outbuildings belonging to M. Hambler, were
totally
destroyed by fire on the evening of Jan. 1. As near as we can learn the
particulars, it seems that Mr. H. was engaged in melting a lot of soap
over
a fire, built out doors, a short distance from his barn, and a little
while
after discovered smoke issuing from the roof of his building. Owing to
the
inadequate forces of water and help, very little could be saved. Partly
insured.
The Great Coram and Port Jefferson Stage Line of R. Wallace Smith
and
Wallace Overton has proved a paying institution. When first started it
was
thought that small stages were sufficient, but the travel has so much
increased as to require large stages, and a daily line.
Southside Signal
February 24, 1874
Lost at Sea – Edward M. Johnson, of Coram was first
mate of the schooner Guy R. Phelps, bound from Savannah Ga. To N.Y.,
December 26, loaded with lumber. The vessel experienced heavy gales up
to that date. Her hold was half filled, but the pumps were worked
assiduously all the while, not withstanding which the water was found to
be rapidly gaining on them. Mr. Johnson went forward and cut the deck
load loose and coming aft again went into the cabin to get some article.
While down in the cabin the vessel raised with a high sea and the deck
load went by the board, carrying the cabin and Mr. Johnson with it.
After he was in the water some time, he came to the surface so he could
be seen from on board. The second mate fastened a rope to his waist and
jumped overboard and swam to him, and just as he got near enough to
reach him a stick of timber struck Mr. Johnson on his head and he went
down. They never saw him again. Mr. Johnson was married last October to
Miss Carrie Smith, grand daughter of the late Richard W, Smith of Coram.
Port Jeff Echo
March 13, 1875
Solid,- The sleighing is
splendid, all men and horses, sleighs and sleds, busy. Some of our
neighbors are engaged in hauling huge logs to the saw mills, and if
anyone doubts the natural strength of our soil, let him look at those
logs.
Mumps,- The mumps have again
made their appearance among us, attacking discriminately those who have
had them before, and those who have not.
South Side Signal (Babylon) Jan 22 1876
West Yaphank Record
Why "the forefathers of the hamlet" should have called their little
settlement, lying between Sweezy's Mills and Coram, by the name of Coram
Hills, has been a mystery to many of the present generation. Most of
the
land is level as an Illinois prairie, and we can't see why it should be
called "Hills." But the roughness in the western part of the
neighborhood
passed for hills, with people born and brought up on level land.
Perhaps it
was Coram never had many hills of its own that the name of Coram Hills
was
given by the first settlers, who probably came from Coram. Be that as
it
may, the present dwellers of these dates consider West Yaphank more
appropriate and call it by the name, but some of our neighbors in Coram
and
Middle Island still insist that we live at the Hills. We don't like a
name
that gives a false impression to strangers, but if the one who have
chosen
does not suit them, we might change it to Harmony, Brotherly Love, Amity
or
something else of like import, to denote the kind of feeling that
prevails
here.
West Yaphank is situated on land so high that Fire Island light can
be
plainly seen on clear nights. The South Bay is also in sight from some
points. The principal disadvantage of our exalted position is that we
must
use cistern water instead of well water. The advantages are pure air,
cool
breezes in summer, exemption from late frosts in spring, and early ones
in
the fall, and an excellent place for fruit raising. Little, however,
has
been raised for market till recently. Mr. I.G./ Carter, in the Spring
of '
68 set out 90 grape vines. In '70 he sent out 250 more. He sold seven
bushels, 45 bushels in "74 and about 50 last fall, besides using them
freely in a large family, and giving away freely. Mr. Carter's vines
bear
well every year, so they pay best when crops are poor elsewhere.
Mr. I./D. Randall has brought land of Mr. Hiram Overton, near the
school
house, and set out a pear orchard. In the spring he expects to set out
1,000 Concord grape vines.
Fruit raising for market is just beginning here. We expect that
this will
be the "vineland" of Long Island and that New England will furnish a
market
for all the fruit we can spare, unless we conclude to sell nearer home.
South Side Signal (Babylon)
Jan. 13, 1877
Middle Island & Coram
Roll of Honor of Coram School for the month ending Dec. 29 1876:
Drusilla
Smith, Fannie Mott, Minne Davis, Ruthie Osborn, Carrie Smith, Louisa
Phanie
miller, Jennie Wagner, James Still, William Shrader, Ellsworth Mott,
Henry
Phaniemiller, Freddie Phaniemiller.
A New Year's dinner was held at Nelson Monsell's Music and singing
was the
program of the day. All went home well pleased with their day and
evenings pleasure./
The young ladies and gents of Coram, have had a union sleigh ride,
to the
fine village of Patchogue.
Administrator's Sale
By virtue of an order of the Abraham T. Rose, County Judge, acting
as
Surrogate of the County of Suffolk, notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Administrator's of the Estate of Isaac Overton, late of the
town of Brookhaven, in said County of Suffolk, deceased intestate-Will
sell
at Public Auction, at the dwelling house of said deceased, near Coram,
on
Friday the 14th day of December next at 1 o'clock in the morning.
Also-one other tract of land containing about ten acres, lying
directly to
the South by the fence as it now goes.
Also-one other tract of land, bounded North by the last mentioned
tract,
East by Hallocks Road, West by John Smith, and Southwest by the road
from
Coram to the Mill, coming to a point at the South, containing about 30
acres,
cleared land, with some locust on South part, also pond and well for
watering.
Also-one other tract of land mostly cleared, bounded East by Hampton
Overton and
Gordon, North by the Granny- Road and Southwesterly by the road leading
from
Coram to Mill, containing about sixteen acres.
Also-a certain lot of Woodland bounded North by Hiram Overton, East
by
Hiram and Hampton Overton, South by the Fire road, and West by the land
of
David Overton, dec'd containing about forty acres.
Also-a lot of Sprout land bounded North by the Fire road East by
Hampton
Overton, South by Middle Island line and West by land of David Overton
dec'd-containind about fifty acres.
Patchogue Advance
August 10, 1878
Coram
Among the many farmers in this village, Lester H. Davis, takes the lead.
His garden is well cultivated and this year a large crop of apples,
pears, peaches, and plums is being realized. He exhibited to us a
specimen of a large strawberry, which ripens this month, of the Great
Western Variety, also a very large plum from a seedling of the Red
Carolinas. He has also in a field adjoining his garden one and a half
acre of asparagus which he claims cannot be beat on Long Island for its
age.
Patchogue Advance
November 30,1878
Coram
Though the Capital of Brookhaven, it is the quietest place on earth at
this season. Nothing seems to mar this serenity, unless it to be the
tossing by the wind, of a discarded leaf but the parent tree. A few new
buildings have made their appearance, but the hand of time has been to
work also, and more than one roof or sidewall has cave in.
Patchogue Advance
Jan. 18, 1879
A church war has been going on for some time here between one of the
trustees and the members. Capt. Henry Smith it is said locked the church
and refused to open it for Rev. Mr. Beale to preach in. The Capt. has
also taken possession of the bible and organ and although presiding
elder Graves has been at work to settle the matter the end has not yet
been reached.
Patchogue Advance
Coram.5-24- 79
'Squire Osborn evidently does not consider the justice ship a very
profitable one in his section, for the last week he shipped as mate of
the "Lucy B. Ives," under Capt. Wm. H. Mott. The trials and tribulations
of our people are not of such a character as need the intervention of
the law, and as a consequence he has had to adjudicate upon but few
cases, if any, since his election.
Board of Assessors. The Board of Assessors of Brookhaven hold their
second session at Lester H. Davis's, on Wednesday last. President,
Austin Culver, Moriches, Edmund W. Ruland, Selden; Isaac E. Brown, Rocky
Point; George W. Ritch, Middle Island; William H. Hait, Patchogue,
together with the Town Clerk. So far as the Board have gone over the
assessment roll (to letter G.) the assessed property is averaging about
the same as last year. In some localities the assessed valuation has
been increased, while owing to large forest fires and other damages, the
amount has decreased in other sections. Two sessions a week is what the
Board anticipates holding until the roll is completed. Their next
sessions will be held Tuesday and Friday of next week, at which those
interested should attend.
Farming.-Farming is now the go, and prospects that the appearance of the
"potato bug" within a few days somewhat dampens the farmer's arder on
that line.
Asparagus. - Lester H. Davis is now shipping 40 to 50 dozen bunches per
day to New York and Bridgeport. The price averages $1.50 per dozen.
Land Turtle- Ham Smith found a large turtle the other day having on him
"Daniel T. Overton 1855" also the initials "W.S.C." Mr. Smith found one
last year bearing the name "Brewster Terry" and dated 1832.
Patchogue Advance
Coram 5-31-79
-Death has smitten down one of our best citizens in his prime of
life. Kind and industrious, H. Sydney Longbothom plod his way through
life with the respect of all who knew him. His disease was a peculiar
one. Six years ago he was quite thin and slender, but his bones
commenced growing, as also did the larynx, which finally interfered with
respiration. His bands showed plainly the growth that was general as the
size of the index finger at the first joint measured three-and-a half
inches while his wrist was eight-and a half inches in circumference. He
was not fleshy, nor did he complain much. Mr. Longbothom was a candidate
this spring for town Clerk, on the Republican ticket, but was beaten.
The community mourns his loss and sympathize with his bereaved friends.
Patchogue Advance
August 31, 1879
Our farmers are now busily engaged in the peddling business, but the
prices obtained are below that of other years.
Miss Emma Norton while in the woods the other day, saw what appears to
be a rattlesnake, but as it speedily got out of sight she was unable to
say how many rattles it had on.
January 24, 1880
Capt. Jacob Mott, and others, of this place have purchased the
schooner "Sea Port" of Northport, and hereafter she will be commanded by
Capt. Mott.
Patchogue Advance
March 27, 1880
Coram is the magnet around which revolve politicians of every
political creed about nomination times. this is the capitol, and here
during the past week representatives of the noble army of temperance
gathered in convention to choose from among them a leader worthy of
bearing the laurels of victory on the morning after election. The sword
of the Lord has been buckled on to fight the demon rum, and here in the
M.E. Church met the soldiers in the cause.
Patchogue Advance
Coram- October 8, 1881:
-Ms. Rate Osborn, a graduate of the Patchogue Union School, opened the
school here on Monday last. Commissioner Roe called and paid her a visit
on Tuesday. The school at present is very small. Ms. Osborn is gaining
in popularity and seems to be well fitted for her post of duty.
Patchogue Advance
Coram-November 19, 1881:
IN MEMORIAM:
-Last Sabbath day called on us to perform a sad duty. The bright
November sky strongly contrasted with the mournful groups assembled to
pay last tribute to a departed friend. Yes, he was a friend indeed; and
after close acquaintance, you would regard him more than a brother. Our
entire community was there, eager to look at the earthly remains of
CHARLES O'DOHERTY. Not more than two weeks ago, his athletic form, the
very ideal of a young man, was ever ready to greet you with a kind word
or with his customary congenial smile. He, who was the picture of health
a few days ago, laid there to be silent forever. Death had struck a
heavy blow, and the grief exhibited by all was intense. The old bowed
their heads, thinking of the uncertainties of life, while the young,
buoyant with hope of their future, seeing their ever cheerful friend
removed, bitterly moaned," O Lord! Why hast thon done so?" Noble
spirited, true and kindhearted CHARLES O'DOHERTY, is now no more. A
little mound in the private cemetery at Coram denotes his last
resting-place; but his memory will live forever among his many friends.
Enemies he had none, and no act of his life will blur his past record.
May he rest in peace! J.G.D.
Patchogue Advance
Coram 4-8-82
Election Day! What a time, and what gathering. Oh, temperance what a
virtue, and how far thy genial countenance on that historic day, went
towards modifying the passions of the inner man. About two thousand
people were in attendance on the occasion, and voting seemed to be all
one way, the Democrats carrying the fort at every point. The Republican
candidates, were slaughtered by members of their own party, and at the
carnage it was amusing to see both prohibitionist and liquor advocate
join hands to accomplish the desired end Supervisor Heavens at the
designated time read the statement of the financial standing of the
financial standing of the town, after which it was voted, that the
surplus of the dog tax $257,40, be appropriated towards defraying the
deficiency in the contingent fund.
Patchogue Advance
August 11, 1883
It takes about three days for a letter to reach Coram mailed at
Patchogue.
Thursday, Mr. Lester H. Davis shipped to Mr. Blackford, fish
commissioner, two handsome specimens of carp weighing respectfully five
and six pounds. They were just two years old and beautiful in
appearance.
Patchogue Advance
December 8, 1883
The marriage of two daughters of Mr. Ham Smith, of Coram, on the
evening of Dec. 12th was an interesting event. The officiating clergymen
made arrangements by which the services were pleasantly blended, and the
couples in quick succession were pronounced husband and wife. A large
company of friends witnessed the ceremony and shared in the festivities
of the occasion.
Patchogue Advance
Coram: March 4, 1884
-Lester II. Davis is tired of having the annual town meeting at his
place and has declared himself in favor of a change. Town Clerk
Hutchinson is now a "father in Israel." We extend our congratulations,
especially as it is a boy. The town pump, on the Kings highway at this
point, works well and its convenience cannot be over estimated. It is
even hinted that if a similar institution were established at Port
Jefferson and Patchogue the cause of temperance in these benighted
sections would be materially advanced. We regret to learn that after a
thorough medical examination the physicians have given Mr. Samuel Dare
no hope that his boy will again receive his eyesight. The conventions
are near at hand, but this year "lets" and "no lots" will be the leading
question. Here we are opposed to the leasing of Coram Pond.
Patchogue Advance
March 29, 1884
The Town Capital to be moved.
Lester H. Davis, Tuesday informed the Board of Audit of the Town of
Brookhaven, that the use of his house and premises could no longer be
obtained for the purpose of holding "Town Meeting." This is a step
toward voting in election districts.
Democrats and Republicans take the Helm: March 22, 1884:
-The Town Capital, on Wednesday last, was the scene of a large and
intelligent concourse of citizens who had come together, despite the
storm, to discuss the probability of placing in nomination so much of a
town ticket, as might be necessary to source, by its election, an honest
and impartial administration of the business affairs of the town. The
meeting was called to order shortly after 2 P.M. by Wilmot M. Smith, in
a large yet antiquated barn of Lester H. Davis.
Patchogue Advance
Coram: November 8, 1884:
-It was on Wednesday night, October 22, that Coram was once more made
merry by the marriage of Ruthie E., only daughter of Wm. H. Osborn,
Esq., to Seymour Swezey. About one hundred invitations were disseminated
among the relatives and friends of the parties to which, (in spite of
the rain) a greater part put in their appearance. At about eight
o'clock, Miss Eva Norton, who presided at the organ, began the wedding
march. The door of the adjoining room was thrown open, and from within,
Miss Georgie R. Swezey, the brides maid, and Mr. James Swezey, the groom
man, marched to their places, quickly followed by Miss Ruthie and
Seymour, who were speedily made one. Rev. Mr. Dickenson officiated. No
sooner had the clergyman begun the ceremony than a surrounding party
gathered close under the windows pealed forth in clamorous tongue. The
noise and music were deafening, and were kept up notwithstanding the
pouring rain, until they were invited in, and were filled with good
cheer. The happy pair after congratulations were escorted to the dining
room, where they sat at a table luxuriously filled. There were numerous
and useful presents. To add to the pleasantness of the evening was the
presence of Mr. And Mrs. Dickenson, who were ready to crack a joke, as
usual, or to take one. Mr. Dickenson was a pastor of the M. E. Church,
at Coram, a few years ago-NEWS LETTER.
Patchogue Advance
Coram: September 19, 1885:
-REPUBLICAN TOWN PRIMARY-At a Republican town primary, held at the house
of William H. Osborn, Esq., on Saturday last, at which representatives
were present for all the districts in the town save Port Jefferson. On
motions Hon. James Otis was chosen chairman and Thomas S. Heatley,
secretary, after which Wilmont M. Smith administered to them the
required oath. The following delegates were then elected:
District No. 1, Israel B. Tyler; No. 2, I. Wilson Ritch, Sidney H.
Ritch; No. 3, Joseph C. Valentine;No. 4, Jehiel S. Raynor, James
Rowland;No 5, Hon. James Otis; No. 6, Wilmont M. Smith; No. 7, George D.
Gerard; No. 8, Charles J. Randall and Richard W. Smith.
Patchogue Advance
September 26, 1885
Well, Coram is now virtually dead, our town meeting has been
abolished, our trustees meet with us no more, the assessors radiate,
between this and Middle Island and have now divided tjhe election
district so that one half go to Yaphank to vote, while the remaining
half can stay where they are or tramp to Lake Grove. Poor Coram. Once
the capital of Brookhaven, now shorn of this honor, has become a mere
hamlet from whence not a sound is heard save the occasional "Get up" of
friend Wallace, as he mildly induces his sleepy nags to move more
rapidly
Suffolk County News
November 2, 1889
Last Sunday Lester Smith who has been a great
sufferer for some time, was laid in his last earthly resting place in
Coram Cemetery
Work is progressing rapidly on the house of L.I.
Overton, at Coram, which he is making very attractive. The mason work is
being done by Barney Jewell.
Echo
February 25, 1893
Coram is a very quiet place just at
present, under the pure white mantle of snow. The people cannot do
much, and Lent, which seems to afflict society so much, possibly
contributes to make matters even more quiet. However, we are pleased to
report “progress”, that is, in numerical way-the advent of a young son
in the home of Thomas S. Smith. It would seem that Providence had sent
them the little stranger to heal the grief occasioned by the loss of
there darling boy a short time ago.
An Old Country Church
The
Methodist Church at Coram stands aloof,
And the
hand wrought shingles of its roof,
Are
curled with age, but brave the weather yet.
As the
time when first the aged couple met,
Crowding
the pathway to the two-fold door,
Within
rough walls and planking floor,
The
benches cushion less and crude,
The
country folks compose the multitude.
A century
has past since its dedication,
And many
a saint has gone who preached Salvation;
The
children’s children who are aged now,
And
entering the meeting house with reverence they bow.
So in
memory let the church bells ring,
Each
Sabbath day as the chirping robins sing,
Let the
gospel ring as in days of lore,
At the
meeting house in Coram with its open door.
November 25, 1893
Albert Mott, one of our old and much
esteemed residents, died at his home in this village on Monday. Funeral
Services were held at the Methodist Church on Wednesday
Port Jeff Echo
February 23, 1895
A very quiet wedding took place at the M.E.
parsonage Tuesday evening Feb. 19, after the cottage prayer meeting. The
contracting parties were Alonzo Chappel and Miss Nellie A. Rowley of
Selden.
Port Jeff Echo
June 8, 1895
The strawberry festival will be held in T.J.
Smith’s new barn, Wednesday evening, June 12. Supper and ice cream will
be served and a general good time is anticipated. All are invited.
Long Islander
March 12, 1898
A meeting of the Coram Gun Club, was held at the
Suffolk hotel on Tuesday for the purpose of disposing of unfinished
business left over from last fall. This club controls a game preserve of
3,000 acres at Coram and its membership is limited to 15.
Patchogue Advance
Sept. 1899
Your correspondent was greatly surprised a few days
since on discovering the condition of the town pump at Coram. In that
arid region the necessity of a pump to supply water for the weary and
thirsty travelers and their horses on the road from Patchogue to Port
Jefferson needs no argument to prove. And the town trustees have for
many years maintained a pump there at the intersection of that road and
the country road. But its present condition is a scandal to the town. It
is a chain pump and the chain has by long use worn away the inside of
the tubing so that the water runs back almost as fast as it can be
raised. It requires vigorous and patient turning of the crank to bring
any water at all and the bearings are partly gone so that the wheel
shaft slips out of place unless care is taken to hold it there. We
wonder why the trustees do not have this pump repaired or replaced with
a new one. Speaking of this difficulty of getting water in the dry
places suggests another great annoyance to the public in this vicinity
arising from too much water in some places.
Suffolk County News
January 26, 1900
Trustee Reed reported that the town pump at Coram
was unfit for use. On motion of trustee Tuthill, trustee Reed was
empowered to replace the same with a new pump for public use. The bill
of Henry V. Blonsky amounting to $13.50 for putting in a new pump at
Coram was ordered paid.
Port Jeff Echo
July, 20, 1907
An exciting game of baseball was played here last
Saturday between Selden and Patchogue Field Club. The score was 5-2 in
favor of Patchogue when Selden went to bat in the ninth inning and
batted out 4 runs to win 6-5 Several Coram boys played on the Selden
team and strengthened it considerably. Star catches by DeLong and Blinn
were features.
Port Jeff Echo
February 22, 1908
Henry Smith, a sturdy citizen of Coram, 82
years old, walked nine miles to Patchogue Saturday morning to make out
papers giving a plot of ground in Coram to the school districts of
Middle Island, Coram and Selden for a playground. The plot is a
triangular piece of 300 feet on the North side of the main road in Coram
adjoining land of Mr. Smith’s son Thomas W. Smith. After signing the
deed the old gentleman walked back to Coram before noon.
Port Jeff Echo
July 25, 1908
The Middle Country baseball team will play the
Patchogue Orientals this Saturday on the Coram grounds. Admission,
voluntary contributions.
Port Jeff Echo
June 26, 1909
The Coram and Yaphank baseball game at Davis’s
field last Saturday was stopped in the seventh inning because Yaphank
refused to play when one of their players was put out at third base. The
score stood 17 to 12 in favor of the home team. The batteries for Coram
were Duke and H. Still: Yaphank, Baker and Onrlse.
Presiding Eldor Chadwick occupied the pulpit of the
Methodist church last Sunday. Communion services and the first
quarterly conference were held.
Suffolk County News
July 2, 1909
Sanitarium to be built at Coram. State health
Commissioner Eugene H. Porter and Dr. C. A. Baker of Yaphank, health
officer of the Town of Brookhaven have granted the petition to the
Central Labor Union of Brooklyn to locate a tuberculosis hospital at
Coram, about 8 miles north of Patchogue.
Port Jeff Echo
August 7, 1909
A good exhibition of the national game was
witnessed by a large number of fans last Saturday afternoon at Mt. Sinai
where the Mt. Sinai Athletic Club defeated Coram by 5 – 4. The game was
interesting throughout. The feature of the game was the fast fielding of
the Mt. Sinai team. Batteries were Duke and Smith for Coram, while
Schratweiser and Cass composed the winning battery. Mr. Van Pelt
notified the teams before the game that he would give the winners one
dollar for a new baseball.
Port Jeff Echo
May 28, 1910
Popular post card portraits 41 per dozen, taken at
studio, Greene photographer
The Coram baseball team was defeated on Saturday by
the Selden team the score being 3 – 2.
The Social Union of the Methodist church will meet
at the home of Noah Terry on Saturday evening.
The members of the Methodist church Sunday school
are preparing exercises for Children’s Day.
The young ladies of this place will give a kitchen
shower to Miss Charlotte Pickney on Saturday afternoon, at the home of
Miss Grace Higbie.
June 4, 1910
The Coram team played the Ronkonkoma nine at
Ronkonkoma on the afternoon of Decoration Day. The score stood 6 to 3
in favor of Ronkonkoma when the game was called in the sixth inning on
the account of rain. Riker pitched excellent ball and the team was by
far the best that ever represented this place.
Mrs. Clarence Mulford is spending some time at her
home in this place.
Port Jeff Echo
July 23, 1910
A fine game was played here on Saturday
afternoon when the local team met the Stony Brook nine. The score stood
at 1 – 1 at the close of the eighth inning, but in the ninth the
visitors scored 5 runs. On the 4th, the Coram team played
Miller Place team on their field resulting in a score of 27 – 21 in
favor of Coram.
A large number attended the Methodist Sunday
School picnic at Miller Place beach on July 4th.
Port Jeff Echo
August 27, 1910
Samuel Higbie met with quite an accident
last week when his horse which took fright at an automobile, dragged him
on the ground, injuring his hand quite severely.
The annual reunion of the Still family was held
Sunday at the home of Smith Still.
The junior baseball team was defeated on Saturday
afternoon by the Selden team. The score was 9 – 3. This Saturday
afternoon the Coram team will meet the Middle Island juniors at Davis’
field in this village.
The annual fair held by the ladies of the Methodist
church on Thursday evening, in the vacant house next to Everett Davis’
residence, was well patronized not only by the people of this place, but
of the surrounding villages.
Watermelons are becoming quite plentiful and
quantities are being shipped daily to the nearby markets.
Over eleven dollars was cleared at the play, “Dr.
Cure All.” given by the young people of the Presbyterian Church last
Friday evening.
Suffolk News
March 3, 1911
Judson P. Davis, the oldest son of William L.
Davis of Coram was shot and killed last Thursday morning at Seattle,
Washington. Mr. Davis was a member of the police force of Seattle and
was killed while arresting a man. The remains will be brought to Coram
for interment. He was a graduate of Syracuse University and was
President of his class. He served as an instructor in a college and
later enlisted in the United States Marine corps serving his time in the
Philippines and from thence to Seattle.
Port Jeff Echo
August 12, 1911
Miss Grace Davis has been engaged to teach the
Coram school the coming year. Miss Davis graduated from the Port
Jefferson High School in June with honors.
Port Jeff Echo
April 6, 1912
Mrs. M.G. Mulford has returned and opened
her home here for the summer.
Edward Pfeiffer of Middle Island, through his
representative, Thomas Bayles, now runs his order and delivery wagon
through here twice a week.
Mrs. M. G. Mulford has returned and opened her home
here for the summer.
Miss Anna Davis, with her cousin, Miss Marian
Bishop of Brooklyn, is spending the week at her home.
Rev. J. V. Williams and Rev. E. E. Davis returned
from Conference the first of the week.
Mrs. Lavina Smith is suffering with the grippe.
Mrs. Brummel and two daughters, Mildred and Evelyn,
are visiting at the home of Thos. J. Smith.
Mrs. Lucile Overton has sufficiently recovered that
Mrs. Geo. Blydenburgh, who has been caring for her, has returned to Port
Jefferson.
Miss Eleanor Davis has returned to Mt. Holyoke
College after her Easter vacation.
Miss Bertha Terry, who has been ill at the home of
her sister, Mrs. J. Grant Smith, is slowly improving under the care of
Dr. Many.
Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Williams left Thursday for
flatlands where Rev. Mr. Williams assumes his new charge as pastor of
the Methodist church. During the year he has been here he has
faithfully administered his duties as pastor of the three local churches
in Coram, Middle Island and Medford. Rev. and Mrs. Williams leave Coram
with the regret of the people and their best wishes for them in their
new home.
Chas. Davis spent a part of the week in Woodhaven.
Mrs. Robinson, who has been ill with appendicitis,
was taken to Nassau hospital last week.
June 15, 1912
Coram is represented with graduates in the
following schools and colleges this June: Miss Eva Davis graduates from
the Oswego Normal School, and will teach in Oyster Bay next year. Miss
Eleanor Davis graduated from Mt. Holy Oak College, and has accepted a
position as teacher of English in Patchogue High School. Albert Clunan
Jr., graduates from Cornell University as a civil engineer. Mr. Clunan
has accepted a position in Baltimore. Miss Eunice Still and Charles
Davis are among the graduates from Port Jefferson High School.
Port Jeff Echo
June 13, 1913
Miss Minerva Davis, a lifelong resident of
Coram passed away Tuesday morning, after a long illness. In her death we
lose one of our oldest inhabitants. She is survived by 4 nieces, Mrs.
Martha Parks, Miss Belle Frear, Mrs. Alfred Woodhull, and Mrs. Ida
Davis. And 4 nephews, William Frear, Vincent Davis, Rosewell Davis, and
Michael Davis.
Port Jeff Echo
June 28, 1913
A number of young people from Coram made an attempt
to carry out their plans for a straw ride to Patchogue to see the
“movies” last Friday, but were foiled by the weather. However, they
tried again on the following evening and were successful.
The grounds around the parsonage and cemetery have
been much improved in appearance.
Port Jeff Echo
August 23, 1913
The Misses Dorothy and Marjorie Brush, Martha
Smith, Alice Still, Eva Davis, and Marjorie Sanford, with Miss Eva Davis
as chaperone, leave this Saturday for a week’s camping at Water Island.
Luther H. Chambers entertained a party of guests at
the club house this week.
Port Jeff Echo
Sept. 20, 1913
L.H. Chambers has several horses in the races at
the Riverhead Fair this week.
H.F. Davis has a potato weighing two pounds three
ounces.
A large number from Coram attended the Suffolk
County Fair.
E.S. Still has water melons weighing 60 pounds.
Port Jeff Echo
April 18, 1914
E.H. Smith is roadmaster in west Coram and expects
to do some road work the latter part of the week.
J. Pickney has been appointed roadmaster for East
Coram and has a number of teams at work.
Port Jeff Echo
July 11, 1914
After insisting that he was shot by Charles
Edwards, a farmer whom he said, suspected him of raiding his strawberry
patch, John Hula, the thirteen year old son of Thomas Hula, a Coram
farmer, admitted when closely questioned by Deputy Sheriffs Frank Norton
and John Stephani and Constable Howard B. Rowland on Wednesday that his
injuries were due to having pounded a shotgun shell with a stone. He
said he told his parents that Edwards shot him because he was afraid to
tell the truth. The boys face and body are filled with birdshot and he
is in serious condition.
July 14, 1914
Mrs. Clarence E. Mulford entertained a guest at her
residence here last week.
Port
Jeff Echo
July 18. 1914
The Ladies Aid of the M.E. Church held an all day
sewing at the parsonage last Thursday. There was a large number of
ladies present and they worked industriously in preparation for the fair
which will be held sometime in August.
Mrs. Clarence Mulford entertained a guest at her
residence last week.
The Coram baseball team defeated the boys from the
Sanitorium last Saturday 23 to 12.
Port Jeff Echo
September 26, 1914
A small fire broke out on Mt. Tabor on Sunday
afternoon. But for the promtness of the neighbors the flames would have
soon spread, causing much damage.
C.A. Duke’s pony was rescued from the murky depths
of the swamp on Sunday.
J. Grant Smith recently dug 26 bushels of large
potatoes from 4 rows.
Several of our progressive farmers captured a
goodly share of premiums at the Suffolk County Fair.
Port Jeff Echo
November 7, 1914
A number of Grangers from Coram and the North side
attended the entertainment given in Medford grange Hall by Ceres.
A number of people enjoyed a straw ride to
Patchogue Monday evening.
The spooks of Coram were out in full force on
Halloween. They made a number of calls on friends.
The game sports are out enjoying the first fine
days of the season.
Port Jeff Echo
November 21, 1914
According to an authority who keeps careful records
of such things, the famous Coram Pond was dry recently for the first
time since 1735.
Port Jeff Echo
December 26, 1914
The young people have certainly enjoyed the skating
on Coram Pond. They are hoping it will continue.
Miss May Furey, instructor of the children at the
Sanitorium is spending Christmas at home.
Charles R. Davis, New York Law School ‘16, and
Homer W. Davis Hamilton ‘16, are enjoying their vacation with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Davis
January 15, 1915
The annual Christmas tree and entertainment given
by the Sunday School was held on Christmas Eve. In spite of the
inclement weather there was a goodly number present. The audience was
entertained with recitations and songs by the children and music by the
choir, which was supervised by Miss Emma Smith, organist. At the close
of the program a letter, containing a check for $10, from Mrs. C.
Mulford, was read. This present comes annually from Mrs. Mulford as a
loving memorial of her husband, Clarence Mulford, who with Mrs. Mulford
was a regular attendant of the church while residing in Coram. Clarence
E. Dare, as Santa Claus, furnished much amusement for young and old. He
was assisted by others in distributing candy, oranges, gifts, etc. from
the tree.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lyons and son are
spending two weeks with Mr. Lyons’ brother of Huntington.
January 16, 1915
An “All Day School of Methods,”
conducted by Miss Helen I. Root, State L. T. L. Secretary, will be held
in Grange Hall Jan. 19, morning session opens at 10 a.m. afternoon
session at 1 p.m. All friends of temperance are cordially invited.
It may be interesting to our readers to
learn that one of our ingenious young men has been receiving time by
wireless at 12 o’clock a.m. and 10 o’clock p.m., from Arlington Sta.,
Va., for more than a year. The young man to whom we refer is George S.
Brush, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Brush, of this place. Young
Brush has fitted up a wireless room, which affords him much amusement
during the summer months. He is a student of Smithtown High School and
is president of his class. Coram may well be proud of him.
January 23, 1915
Major Benjamin F. Stein, a veteran of
the Civil War and a former resident of this place, died on Jan. 16, at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Howard B. Roland, of Greenport. He was
well known to a number of our residents and will be greatly missed by a
large circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted at his late
home on Jan. 18, and on Tuesday the remains were taken to Brooklyn,
where a military service was held followed by burial on Jan. 19. Among
his survivors are a daughter, Mrs. E. E. Davis, of this place, and three
grandchildren, Misses Minnie and Grace Davis and Benjamin Woodhull
Davis. To them we would express our sincerest sympathy.
Suffolk County News
Feb. 5, 1915
A petition containing the signatures of 50 Coram
voters has been sent to Washington asking that Miss Emma L. Norton the
present postmistress be permitted to remain in office for another year
at least. This will make her 30th year, she has been
postmistress continually since 1866, and makes her eligible for a
pension. The petition was started when it was reported that a Coram
politician would receive the appointment.
Port Jeff Echo
March 6, 1915
Mr. and mrs. K.G. Kaller and son have moved into
the Mulford house. We are glad to have them in our midst.
There will be a meeting of the W,C.T.U. at the
Coram M.E. Church. The speakers will be Mrs. Martha Allen on “Medical
temperance” and Mrs. Sammis on “Women’s Suffrage”
Port Jeff Echo
April 24, 1915
Harry Tappen gave an illustrated lecture on the
Panama Canal in Coram school house. It was well attended and proved very
instructive as well as entertaining.
Last Saturday proved to be a busy time for Justice
Lee. The court room was the scene of a jury trial. William Klinger of
Yaphank sued Mrs. Askin of Medford for wages earned by him over a year
ago. A verdict for Mr. Klinger was brought in.
Port Jeff Echo
June 19, 1915
A new horse shoeing and blacksmith shop will be
opened by George F. Richards at the Dake stand, Coram.
Whooping cough and mumps are prevalent now.
July 10, 1915
A number of Coramites attended the ball
game at Miller Place on July 5, when the Coram boys won by a score of 12
to 3.
The Social Union will meet this
Saturday evening at the home of Miss Grace Higbie. A cordial invitation
is extended to all. A good time is promised by the committee who are
doing their best for a pleasing entertainment.
Port
Jeff Echo
August 7, 1915
The lawn festival held on the parsonage grounds
was very successful. They netted nearly 18 dollars toward the organ
fund.
Port Jeff Echo
Sept. 18, 1915
Mr. and Mrs. George Brush are moving to Patchogue
this week. They will be greatly missed in this community.
Port Jeff Echo
Dec. 25, 1915
Several auto loads of Christmas trees and greens
were taken to Patchogue the past week.
The choir met for practice at the home of Woodhull
Davis on Monday.
Word from our neighbors in Avon Park, Florida,
reports that Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Randall have both been quite sick since
going there, but the latest cheering word is that they are getting
better now.
The death of Elbert J. Swezey, which occurred on
Thursday night of last week, removed one of the most substantial and
highly respected members of our community. He was 76 years of age, and
departed this life like a shock of grain fully ripe, having filled a
long life with honest and earnest activity and usefulness to his family,
the church and the community in which he lived. He died in the house
where he was born and had always lived, the house occupying the site of
the home of the original settler of the mane in this locality, his
ancestor of the fourth generation who built here more than one hundred
and fifty years ago. Mr. Swezey leaves two sons and three daughters,
Jothan H. Swezey, of Lebanon, Conn.; Mrs. Ada Allen, wife of Rev. F.E.
Allen, of Brookhaven; Miss Gertrude Swezey, a teacher in Brooklyn public
schools; Miss Sabra N. and Elbert Leroy Swezey, of this place, who lived
with the father, the mother having died several years since. He had
been a member of the Presbyterian church 55 years, and for many years a
trustee. Funeral Services were held Sunday afternoon, with burial in
the family plot in Union Cemetery.
Port Jeff Echo
Feb. 12, 1916
John Elsebough died at his home in Coram
Feb. 8 of Bright’s disease, of which he suffered for years.
He was born in Frankfort, Germany, Dec. 20, 1839,
came to this country as a boy, and has lived in Coram for the past 46
years.
Mr. Elsebough was a Veteran of the Civil War, and a
member of the Lewis O Conklin Post G.A.R. In 1862 he married Katherine
Lawless of Brooklyn. They celebrated their 50th anniversary
four years ago last October.
Port Jeff Echo
April 1, 1916
Miss Emma Norton of Coram died at her home
Wednesday night, aged 79 years. Funeral services will be held at her
late home Sunday afternoon. The deceased was the daughter of the late
Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Norton. She was a native of Coram, where she has
always lived, and for many years has been postmistress. She received her
first appointment during Grover Cleveland’s first term.
Port Jeff Echo
June 6, 1917
The Coram branch of the Red Cross was organized on
May 26 and the following officers elected: Chairman, Mrs. D.B. Still,
Secretary, Mrs. Eunice Still; Treasurer, Mrs. D.R. Davis
It has already been well advertised that the New
York Military census will be taken between June 11 and 25 inclusive. The
following women have volunteered as clerks in this election district.
Miss Tessie Hagen, Mrs. E.H. Smith, Mrs. D. R. Davis, Miss Eleanor
Davis, Mrs. Herman Vogel and Miss Eunice Still.
Port Jeff Echo
July 7, 1917
A contactor from the U.S. camp site was here
recently looking for carpenters, masons and other workmen to work on the
new camp at Yaphank.
A representative from the anti saloon league of
America will give an address from the pulpit of the M.E. church on
Sunday.
May 12, 1917
After an illness of several months,
Miss Martha J. Lee died at her home here on Wednesday May 3, 1917. She
was born in Coram Oct. 9, 1859, and was the daughter of William Lee and
Amanda Gould. An eloquent funeral sermon was preached by the Rev.
Robert Thorne. Interment was in the Middle Island Cemetery. She leaves
a sister, Mrs. D.E. Petty, of Brooklyn, and two brothers, Thomas B. Lee
and John W. Lee, of Glenbrook, Conn. Many beautiful flowers were sent
by relatives and friends. Miss Lee was a member of the Middle Island
Presbyterian church.
June 23, 1917
The school children enjoyed the annual picnic on
Monday when school closed for the summer vacation. One of their
pleasures was the gathering of a large bunch of daisies to be sent by
the L.T.L., to the children of the Kings County Hospital.
Miss Eunice M. Still, who has been substituting in
the Coram school since Easter, has returned to New Paltz Normal for the
commencement exercises and to receive her diploma with the class of
1917.
Port Jeff Echo
Nov. 17, 1917
Hopkins Roe Overton died at Washington D.C. on
Nov. 5, was born in Coram Jan. 13, 1850. His parents were Elizabeth
Davis and Lewis Roe Overton. Interment took place at the Middle Island
Cemetery.
Dec. 8
The ladies of Coram and Middle Island expect to
meet with Mrs. Richard M. Bayles on Weds afternoon to make curtains for
one of the Y.M.C.A. buildings at Camp Upton.
Port Jeff Echo
December 15, 1917
Philip G. Still went to Bayshore Dec. 5 to join
recruits who recently went to Camp Upton, and is now with the 305th
Infantry Co. D.
Word was recently received from Wendell Still M.M.
2, U.S.S. Panther, who is somewhere off the coast of France. He reports
he is well.
Four grandsons of the late Smith Still are doing
their bit for Uncle Sam. Dr. Colsh is 1st Lt. of the Medical
Corps at Fort Riley, Kansas, Philip Still is training at Camp Upton,
Wendell Still is in France, and Raymond Still is at the Brooklyn Naval
Yard.
Fri. Dec. 14 is the day appointed for the general
meeting of the Red Cross workers. Mrs. D.R. Davis has kindly placed a
room in her house for the convenience of the workers and it is open
every day. We ask the ladies to give as much time as possible to the
work.
Port Jeff Echo
July 6, 1918
Word has been received from Sergeant Philip G.
Still that he is not located not far from Bordeaux. He spent Decoration
Day in that city.
Private Orlando Edwards of Swezeytown is stationed
at a camp in Jacksonville, Fla.
The people of Coram have pledged themselves to buy
$1,515 worth of War Saving Stamps.
Aug. 10,
Sergeant Thomas B. Smith is spending a ten day
furlough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Smith.
Nov. 16, 1918
Mr. and Mrs. William Koschara and daughter Adaline
went to Fort Totten last week to see Private William Koschara jr., who
has been ordered to a camp in the south.
Most of the women in this place took the
opportunity of voting last Tuesday, and we did not here that either
children or housework was neglected.
An auto artistically decorated with flags announced
that the peace armistice has been signed.
Port Jeff Echo
December 14, 1918
The Rev. R.S. Povey visited the people in this
section last week in the interests of the anti saloon league. Mr. Povey
is convinced that we will have National Prohibition in 1920 as there are
33 states that will surely ratify this winter. Let us hope that New York
will be on of the three needed to make the required 36.
In a recent letter, Sergeant Philip Still writes
that he is in a rest camp in Southern France.
Raymond D. Still of the U.S.S. Canandaigua writes
under the date of nov. 14th that he has just recovered from
an attack of the influenza. He also states that all the boys were happy
over the peace news and had lighted bonfires in the streets of their
base port. They also burned the Kaiser in effigy.
Luther H. Chambers and his friends have killed 11
raccoons this fall.
The yearly reports of the State W.C.T.U. have been
received and as usual prove very interesting. Suffolk County supported
three French Orphans last year. We hope that Coram L.T.L. can support
one this winter, which they can do if they succeed in securing pledge of
$1.00 per month. Envelopes have been received by the local W.C.T.U. to
aid in the Mile of Dimes. We hope that all friends of Temperance will
help us with our quota. It. Requires 80,000 dimes to make a mile.
Port Jeff Echo
December 28, 1918
The children of the Coram school, under the
supervision of their teacher, Miss Smith filled four Xmas stockings with
dimes, which they sent to the American Committee for Devastated France.
Each stocking will furnish a pair of stockings, a toy, candy and a pair
of mittens to the children who would otherwise not have any gifts.
Private Alpheus Thompson received an honorable
discharge from The U.S. Army at Camp Dix and returned to his home in
Swezeytown.
Port Jeff Echo
May 31, 1919
A victrola has been placed in the post
office for the use of the young people and is giving them a great deal
of pleasure and amusement
Several young ladies from this place attended a
party given the Grange hall, Yaphank, Saturday afternoon, for the
convalescent soldiers.
July 7
Orlando Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Edwards of Swezeytown, who has been overseas for more than a year, is
now at Camp Merritt awaiting his discharge.
July 26,
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Still have moved their
household possessions into the Elsebough homestead, owned by L.H.
Chambers.
Three dollars was collected at the social at Mrs.
E.S. Still’s on Friday evening for the benefit of the French war
orphans. Another social will be held as soon as someone offers to
entertain.
Aug. 23,
Several from this town attended the auction at
Camp Upton on Monday.
Wallace Mott received his discharge from Camp Upton
and is now home at Swezeytown.
Port Jeff Echo
Dec. 27, 1919
Irwin McMullen had a narrow escape from drowning
in Coram Pond last Weds. While sliding he broke through the ice and sunk
in the mud to his shoulders. Miss Star saw him and called Robert Lyons,
who came to his rescue and took him home for first aid.
The thermometer registered 14 degrees below zero
last Thursday night.
William Koschara bought a fine team at the recent
auction sale at the farm of John Kelly at port Jefferson Station.
Port Jeff Echo
July 24, 1920
The Joshua Smith Chapter of the D.A.R. met at the
house of Mrs. Daniel R. Davis. Several interesting papers were read and
refreshments served on the lawn.
Mrs. M. G. Mulford was a recent guest of Mrs. E.H.
Smith. She has sold her place on the State Road to parties from the
city, who will raise fur bearing animals there.
Suffolk County News
July 15, 1921
Homer Davis who is a professor of English
literature in the college at Constantinople, is spending the summer in
Athens, Greece, with his brother in law and sister. Consul General and
Mrs. John G. Erhardt, at the American Consulate. Mrs. Erhardt was Miss
Eleanor Davis of Coram.
Port Jeff Echo
Jan. 14, 1922
In a recent letter, Corp Herman Schwebes of
the U.S. Marines writes that he has been transferred to Kansas City. His
company is guarding mail trains.
The young people enjoyed a skating party on Coram
Pond Monday evening.
William Mailer’s horse died last week.
Port Jeff Echo
May 13, 1922
We are glad to welcome our new grocery man,
Charles Hagen who will deliver groceries in East Coram.
Mr. Plate is building a large addition to his
house, and two truck loads of lumber have been carted for the house to
be built at the corner of the State and Country roads.
May 20,
Charles J. Werner, an enthusiast in Suffolk County
history, has issued a finely executed book on the life and letters of
Dr. Isaac Hulse, who was a prominent surgeon in the United States Navy
and the discoverer of successful methods of treatment of yellow fever.
Dr. Hulse belonged to an old family of this place, and his birthplace
was the house in Coram now owned by Joseph Rovagna, standing east of the
home of Winfield Davis. From sailing toy boats in the Coram Pond he rose
to honored positions on naval ships and the Navy Yard at Pensacola,
Fla., where a considerable part of his victories over the dreaded
disease, yellow fever were won.
July 15,
Mr. Borella opened his shoe repairing shop on the
corner and is doing excellent work. He also takes orders for new shoes.
July 29,
It is hoped that a Boy Scout troop will soon be in
Coram. We all admit that this is a good thing.
The Coram Community House Committee reports
progress. A site just west of the parsonage has been selected and work
on the new building will soon start.
Aug. 5,
The boy scouts age 8 to 21, of Coram, Selden and
Middle Island, met at the parsonage Friday evening and enjoyed a dog
roast.
Suffolk County News
Oct. 6, 1922
Engelhard Heene of Brooklyn has purchased from John
Pfundstein the hotel on the State road at Coram, which he has renamed
the “Coram Pump Inn”.
Port Jeff Echo
Oct. 7, 1922
The lumber has been purchased and work commenced
on the Coram Community House on Monday. John Johnson of Selden has
charge of the work.
Port Jeff Echo
April 28, 1923
Several of the young men of Selden and Coram met
at the Community House last week to practice for a minstrel show, to be
given in the near future.
Port Jeff Echo
July 14,, 1923
Fred Payne has had George Hulse with his truck
move his house from Ruland’s farm in Middle Island to Charles Still’s in
Coram.
A lawn party was held at the Community House
Friday evening, a large crowd from Selden, Middle Island and Coram being
present.
Aug. 25,
Fred Payne is cleaning and painting the school
house. New seats have been purchased to accommodate the large number of
pupils who attend.
Much credit is given B. Woodhull Davis for the
time and labor he has given in helping to compete our new Community
House. He has made screens and doors for both the Community House and
the Methodist Church.
Sept. 15,
School opened on Tuesday, with F.T. Willigan of
Patchogue in charge, several new pupils are enrolled.
The Boy Scouts camped on Mt. Tabor Friday night
under the leadership of W.M. Staubus. Having supper and breakfast
prepared over a camp fire. Those in the patrol were Wilfred Still,
Edward Smith, Robert Lyons, William Nillson, Peter and Peppino Borella,
and John Archambault.
Sept. 29,
It is rumored that Coram will soon have a tea
room, to be located on the country road.
A number of our residents attended the Riverhead
Fair last week, reporting a better fair than ever before. The exhibits
of the home bureau, Demonstration Farm, and the granges were
exceptionally fine, also the wonderful display of flowers.
The Post Office has been newly arranged and
Postmaster Rovagna has installed lock boxes to rent to the patrons who
desire them.
10/27
A number of people from Selden, Middle Island and
Coram met at the Community House on Friday evening and formed a
Community Club. The purpose of the club is to promote the general
welfare of the community at large.
11/17
As Babe Ruth and some of his fellow players met
with an accident on their return from Riverhead last Friday, they were
compelled to stop at the Coram INN for dinner. One of the men named
Scott had an appointment in New York, and hired Jake Baczinsky to take
him to the city. Accompanied by Will Wittschack they motored in
returning on Saturday.
On his way home from Riverhead, where he had
played baseball last week, the great "Bambino" Babe Ruth stopped at
Heene's Coram Inn and gave a dinner and reception to Miss "Babe" Schein
who was the chief hostess. Miss Schein is also the great batter's
secretary.
After some good "Eats' prepared by the culinary expert, Mrs. Heene,
dancing and merrymaking were indulged until the wee hours, when the
guests departed for the Great City, determined to return soon again.
Amongst those present, besides the mighty Babe and Miss Schein were
Jack Scott, Harry Hesse, John Fae, Paul Dietz and wife, Mr. Savage and
wife, Miss Lillian Russell, Mr. Press, Miss Helen Russell, Mr. Sweeney,
Mr. Hupfel, Carl J.Hayser.
E Heene had the reception rooms tastily decorated with fall
wildflowers and oak leaves, which made a pretty contrast with the latest
designs of sport suits worn by the ladies.
12/29/08
The Long Island Lighting Company is arranging for a supply of poles
for the new Middle Country Road Lighting District through which electric
street lights are to be established in Coram and Selden.
Port Jeff Echo
March 15, 1924
Mr. and Mrs. Englehart Heene recently entertained a party of friends
from Ronkonkoma, Stony Brook, Port Jefferson and Coram at a euchre and
pinochle party at the Coram Inn. Delicious refreshments were served and
enjoyed by all present.
Mr. Baczensky has finished painting one of the
rooms of the Community House in a very artistic manner.
5/3
Elihu Hawkins is painting and decorating the store
and Post Office, which presents a fine appearance, Post Master Rovagna
has a neat and up to date general store.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lyons, a son William
There have been several fires the past week. One
near the home of William Koschera was kept from burning several
buildings, after several hours hard fighting.
6/26
A very successful barn dance was given at Elroy
Smith’s barn Saturday night. A happy crowd was present and enjoyed
dancing to the music furnished by Mr. Lucas, Mr. Gehrig and Will
Pfundstein. Everyone was happy and enjoyed the punch made as only
Charles Fullwood can make it. Proceeds to be used for improvements made
to the Community House.
Strawberries are very plentiful and good quality
now. Mrs. Grace Toder picked 176 qts on Thursday at the Still farm.
9/25
The barn dance was a great success. More than a
100 people from nearby villages attended. The music by the Coram trio,
assisted by Frank Forsythe, was especially good. The hall was trimmed
with corn stalks, oat, sheaves and apples fastened on ropes across the
room made a fine effect. Mrs. Baczensky presided in the kitchen, ably
assisted by Jack Baczensky, Chris Wittschack, and Guildo Plate in chef’s
attire, who served “hot dogs” rolls, ice cream, cake, soft drinks and
hot corn. Chris Koschara and Al Worred were regular farmers, the former
taking tickets and the latter, the constable, who haled off all
offenders to the jail.
11/20
The sympathy of the entire community is tendered
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Swezey, of East Coram, on the death of their son
Edward Jr., who was accidentally shot while hunting last Friday.
Port Jeff Echo
Feb. 5, 1925
Edwin Hawkins son of the late Elihu Hawkins, of
Moriches passed away Tuesday, last week, after a lingering illness, at
his home in Coram. Deceased was born in Moriches in 1838, and was
educated in that place. He was a contractor and builder in Moriches and
Brooklyn. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Christina Overton;
two sons Elihu and Edwin Webster Hawkins; three daughters Mrs. Archie
Raynor of Westhampton, and the Misses Jennie and Eunice Hawkins of
Center Moriches.
3/26
Henry Smith has finished some carpentry work at
the Community House. The cloak room has been ceiled and furnished with
several rows of books, a much needed improvement.
A fire, caused by burning brush near Wellington
Farm, required a large force of men to subdue it on Sunday. It was
stopped at the country road near John Sweezey’s place.
4/30
A large party of school trustees from Coram and
vicinity went by motor coach last week to Yorktown Heights, Westchester
County, N.Y. to examine the workings of a well equipped consolidated
school. The school visited is a consolidation of seven former districts
having an assessed valuation of about 1 to 1 ½ million dollars. The
building has a gymnasium, an auditorium, shower baths, sufficient
classrooms for four years high school work and all the grades, besides a
library. It employs 12 teachers to teach the children and four buses to
bring them in from outlying areas. Two other districts are asking to be
added to the consolidation this year. E.E. Smith represented Coram, Mrs.
W. A. Tillinghast, Yaphank, Mrs. Mary Morgan, West Yaphank, Edward
Pfeiffer, Middle Island. They traveled in an international coach under
the management of District Supt. Roscoe C. Craft.
Elroy Smith and Harold F. Davis joined the party
arranged by Supt. Craft. They visited the consolidated school and were
quite enthusiastic over the benefits of the school.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rovagna announced the
engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary Rovagna of Coram, to Rudolph
Hahn.
5/15
The voters of Coram numbering 16 who attended the
annual school meeting, held Tuesday, voted unanimously in favor of
school consolidation. Dist. Supt. Craft has advocated consolidating
several smaller school districts in the center of the island into one
large school district.
5/25
A meeting of the taxpayers of Coram has been
called for Tuesday, may 26 at the Coram Community House, when the matter
of organizing a fire department will be discussed. Those interested in
the movement are anxious for a large attendance at the meeting.
6/4
Several of the young people cut and burned bushes
and otherwise cleaned up the cemetery, which was a much needed
improvement and reflects great credit on them.
J. Rovagna, chairman of the Coram Flag Circle has
the buttons on sale which members are allowed to wear.
12/10
The garage which is being built for Frank Hagen is
nearing completion.
Charles Graves is adding a sun parlor to the front
of the Coram Rest, which greatly improves the appearance of the place.
Mrs. Edwin Hawkins has opened the Sunnyside
Nursery, where infants and children will receive the best of care by a
graduate nurse, in comfortable surroundings.
January 21, 1926
The Ladies’ Aid met at the Community
House for an all day meeting on Thursday. Those present were Mrs. H.
Dare, Mrs. Leslie Hough, Mrs. Annie Johnson, Mrs. Henry and Mrs.
Forsythe, of Selden; Mrs. E. E. Davis, Mrs. Hattie Rowley and Mrs.
Still. Dinner, in charge of Mrs. Baczensky and Mrs. Archambault, was
served at noon. The menu consisted of beef loaf, baked beans, potato
salad, macaroni, cream pie, cake and coffee. Two quilts were finished,
making seven completed this year.
2/4/1926
Several of the young men met at the Community House
to lay out a handball court. An exhibition game will be demonstrated
Friday evening Feb. 5.
November 20, 1927
It is very seldom that the young people
have a chance to serenade two couples in this part of the town. On
Monday evening a crowd met at Hagan’s Garage and prepared a horse fiddle
and with plenty of guns and ammunition proceeded to let everyone know
that Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon were at home. After being well served with
cake, coffee and cigars, the party went to Sweezytown to serenade Mr.
and Mrs. Orlando Edwards, who were married in New York, October 16th.
Refreshments were also served here and many good wishes for the young
party they departed.
October 27, 1933
The Halloween masquerade at the
Community House this Friday evening, Oct. 26, will not be a box special
as announced last week. Sandwiches, pumpkin pie, apples, etc., will be
served. Everyone will be welcome. Come in costume and don’t forget to
mask or you will be fined.
A number of people from Selden, Middle
Island and Coram met at the Community House on Friday evening and formed
a Community Club. The purpose of this club is to promote the general
welfare of the community at large. The club is non-sectarian and is
still open for charter membership. The due are one dollar a year to any
person sixteen or over. Officers were elected as follows: Pres. Leslie
P. Hough; Vice Pres. Samuel E. Faron; Sec., Miss Eunice Still; Treas. A.
H. Lucas. A committee is at work drawing up a constitution and bylaws,
which will be submitted for approval to club members at a short business
meeting on Friday evening. This is a brand new venture for this
community. Come out and help it along by your presence and good advice.
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