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September 5, 2024
135 YEARS AGO
Local Summary News: The Rock Band Concert Co. of London will give a concert in Village Hall on Monday evening September 16 under the auspices of the Y.M.C.A.
Tuesday evening was very favorable for observing the occultation or eclipse of Jupiter by the moon, which occurred about 10 o’clock, and which is a rare event. In some places it was complete, while in others there was a very close approach of the planet to the moon; at this point it was complete. This sight was witnessed in England for the first time in 30 years.
The Fire Department has long been the pride of our village, and the handsome appearance it made at the Annual Inspection and Parade on Friday last deepened this feeling. And it was a new and pleasant feature to see the Department on this occasion headed by the Military Band of Cooperstown in its new and tasty uniform. Although only about a year old the playing was such as would have done credit to old musicians—as indeed a few of the members are.
September 6, 1889
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