Source: Greenwich Graphic. December 30, 1899. Page 1.
NEW LEBANON, CONN. Dec. 25, 1899.
Editor of the Graphic:
There was a statement in the Greenwich News, alias the "Greenwich History," about eight or ten weeks ago, that the cattle in different parts of this town and become drunk by the effect of eating so many apples. That was not the drunkenness of intoxication but of sickness. The apples acted as a cathartic and educed their strength which made them stagger. If a person should drink a quart of sweet cider at once it would make him sick, and he might stagger if he attempted to walk, though he would ______ or guise his family.
Farmers say that the eating apples dries up the milk ____ milk cows. That need not be so if cows are fed a reasonable quantity of apples with hay, say half a bushel at a feeding, twice a day. The apples will increase the quantity of milk and have no injurious effect, except, perhaps, they may choke, the cows, but if they are fed in a manger in a stable, that will seldom happen. If the apples are poured on the ground the master cows will chase the others, and in their eagerness to get the apples they will crowd several into their mouths before they are chewed, and thereby be choked.
MILO MEAD
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Original Maps: Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich
On a recent trip to Greenwich Town Hall we came upon these maps of Putnam Cemetery. Located in the vault of the Town Clerk's Office, these maps show the laying out of grave plots when this cemetery was created and opened in the late 19th century.
A number of small family plots in Greenwich were removed and relocated here. You can find these and other graves in the center section as one drives into the cemetery from the Parsonage Road entrance.
A number of small family plots in Greenwich were removed and relocated here. You can find these and other graves in the center section as one drives into the cemetery from the Parsonage Road entrance.
'Twas A Jolly Halloween (1899)
Source: Greenwich Graphic. Saturday, November 4, 1899
The Young People about Town Make Merry Celebrating the Evening
Hallowe'en was observed town Tuesday evening, and parties were numerous on that night.
The old-time customs as well as the modern way of enjoying that night were resorted to and much merriment was occasioned thereby.
It was a stormy night. This interfered somewhat with the plans of the merry gatherings, as many were kept at home who otherwise would have attended the parties. The rain also kept many of the small boys indoors. As a result, signs and gates were not conspicuously absent the following morning.
A jolly time was passed at the home of Miss Clara Belcher Mead on that evening, when about twenty friends gathered to celebrate Hallowe'en. Here they enjoyed a masquerade in sheets and pillow cases, bobbing for apples, fortune telling and various other Hallowe'en methods of pleasures.
Refreshments were served, and about midnight the merry gathering broke up and all left for their homes.
Miss Mildred Ritch entertained about thirty of her friends at her home on Mason street Tuesday evening, the occasion being a barn dance.
The house and barn were decorated with Chinese lanterns, and lanterns made from pumpkins, which appeared very appropriate for the occasion.
About nine o'clock the dancing began, and was continued until past midnight.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Mead entertained a number of friends Hallowe'en, at their home on Putnam Avenue, where a very enjoyable evening was spent.
The Young People about Town Make Merry Celebrating the Evening
Hallowe'en was observed town Tuesday evening, and parties were numerous on that night.
The old-time customs as well as the modern way of enjoying that night were resorted to and much merriment was occasioned thereby.
It was a stormy night. This interfered somewhat with the plans of the merry gatherings, as many were kept at home who otherwise would have attended the parties. The rain also kept many of the small boys indoors. As a result, signs and gates were not conspicuously absent the following morning.
A jolly time was passed at the home of Miss Clara Belcher Mead on that evening, when about twenty friends gathered to celebrate Hallowe'en. Here they enjoyed a masquerade in sheets and pillow cases, bobbing for apples, fortune telling and various other Hallowe'en methods of pleasures.
Refreshments were served, and about midnight the merry gathering broke up and all left for their homes.
Miss Mildred Ritch entertained about thirty of her friends at her home on Mason street Tuesday evening, the occasion being a barn dance.
The house and barn were decorated with Chinese lanterns, and lanterns made from pumpkins, which appeared very appropriate for the occasion.
About nine o'clock the dancing began, and was continued until past midnight.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Mead entertained a number of friends Hallowe'en, at their home on Putnam Avenue, where a very enjoyable evening was spent.
Henry S. Mead Was Surprised (1899)
Source: Greenwich Graphic, November 1899.
Mr. Henry S. Mead, son of Alexander Mead, was stopped in front of the Lenox house, on Tuesday night about eight o'clock, by three men. He had an employee in the carriage with him driving. One of the men walked up to the carriage asked him if that was a public conveyance, Mr. Mead said, "what's that to you?" at that one of the men caught the whip and broke it in the socket, and commenced to pull off his coat and told Henry to get out.
To which he replied that he had nothing to get out for. Then the man drew off and hit Henry a blow on the breast with his fist. Henry, of course was taken by surprise by such treatment and said "what is the matter with you?" "what do you want?"At that the other two men came up on the opposite side of the carriage and struck Henry's driver twice in the chin and in the head.
Mr. Mead then thought it was about time to look for an officer. In the meantime the men left on an evening train from New York and nothing further has been done in the matter.
Mr. Henry S. Mead, son of Alexander Mead, was stopped in front of the Lenox house, on Tuesday night about eight o'clock, by three men. He had an employee in the carriage with him driving. One of the men walked up to the carriage asked him if that was a public conveyance, Mr. Mead said, "what's that to you?" at that one of the men caught the whip and broke it in the socket, and commenced to pull off his coat and told Henry to get out.
To which he replied that he had nothing to get out for. Then the man drew off and hit Henry a blow on the breast with his fist. Henry, of course was taken by surprise by such treatment and said "what is the matter with you?" "what do you want?"At that the other two men came up on the opposite side of the carriage and struck Henry's driver twice in the chin and in the head.
Mr. Mead then thought it was about time to look for an officer. In the meantime the men left on an evening train from New York and nothing further has been done in the matter.
Wedding: Holley-Mead (1899)
Source: Greenwich Graphic. October 21, 1899.
The Marriage of Miss Sarah L. Mead and Mr. E. L. Holley.
The Mead Homestead on Maple avenue presented a pretty scene on Tuesday evening, when Miss Sarah Lewis Mead, daughter of the late Solomon Mead, was married to Mr. Edward L. Holley, of Greenwich.
Rev. Washington Choate performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. B. M. Wright, of Orange, Conn.
Two little flower girls, Mildred Mead and Dorothea Barrows, escorted the bride.
Messrs. Christy Mead and Everett Mead were the ushers.
Pink and white chrysanthemums made the homestead bright with their beauty and color, and added an especial charm to the scene.
There were about one hundred and seventy five relatives and friends of the bride and groom present at the marriage.
The gifts to the bride were numerous and beautiful.
After the ceremony, a wedding supper was served.
Upon their return from a wedding to her, Mr. and Mrs. Holley will reside in the Lyman cottage on Putnam avenue.
The Marriage of Miss Sarah L. Mead and Mr. E. L. Holley.
HOLLEY - MEAD
The Mead Homestead on Maple avenue presented a pretty scene on Tuesday evening, when Miss Sarah Lewis Mead, daughter of the late Solomon Mead, was married to Mr. Edward L. Holley, of Greenwich.
Rev. Washington Choate performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. B. M. Wright, of Orange, Conn.
Two little flower girls, Mildred Mead and Dorothea Barrows, escorted the bride.
Messrs. Christy Mead and Everett Mead were the ushers.
Pink and white chrysanthemums made the homestead bright with their beauty and color, and added an especial charm to the scene.
There were about one hundred and seventy five relatives and friends of the bride and groom present at the marriage.
The gifts to the bride were numerous and beautiful.
After the ceremony, a wedding supper was served.
Upon their return from a wedding to her, Mr. and Mrs. Holley will reside in the Lyman cottage on Putnam avenue.
Objects (Letter to the Editor, Milo Mead, June 17, 1899)
Source: Greenwich Graphic: Saturday, June 17, 1899.
MILO MEAD
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