200 Years Ago
- Clark Shepardson & Co. respectfully inform the inhabitants of Northampton and its vicinity that they have lately opened a shop on King Street, about 40 rods north of the courthouse, where they intend to carry on the blacksmithing business in most of its various branches. They hope by diligence and strict attention to business to receive a share of the public patronage.
- Strayed from one of the pens at the late Cattle Show in Northampton, a pair of red oxen fitted for the stall. One of them has a large scar on the back near the hip, and both have nubs on their horns. Whoever will return said oxen to the subscriber, or give information so that he can find them, shall be suitable rewarded. — Timothy Lyman, Goshen.
100 Years Ago
- The definite decision of President and Mrs. Coolidge to come to Northampton to vote on election day was announced early today at the White House. Mr. Coolidge, it was explained, hopes in this way to give impetus to the movement in favor of a greater exercise of the franchise in the United States.
- Levi C. Dayton, president of the common council, was acting mayor of Northampton for part of today. Mayor Welch was absent from the city on account of his marriage this morning, and Acting Mayor Samuel A. Eyre was also out of town, attending the wedding.
50 Years Ago
- Gov. Michael S. Dukakis today signed a major health care bill that will make it easier to establish and maintain prepaid health plans in the state. The governor signed the legislation here after attending a Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce breakfast where he spoke about the state’s economic development to some 400 chamber members and their guests.
- Two armed robbers made off with an undetermined amount of cash in a holdup last night of Smitty’s Liquors on College Highway in Southampton during which a shot was fired. The owners of the store, Mr. and Mrs. Albert V. Vitali, and two customers were in the shop when the robbers entered.