04/30/2026
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SAG HARBOR
100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
April 26 – May 2, 1926
About 40 merchants and businessmen of the village, invited to discuss the nuisance caused by littering on Main Street with papers and debris of various kinds, attended the regular meeting of the village trustees in the Municipal building. Village President Kiernan declared that at the present time, when thousands of dollars were being spent to advertise Long Island to the world, it was necessary that the village present its best appearance to the myriad of tourists who would visit Long Island. First appearances go far, he said.
An occasion of more than ordinary interest was scheduled to take place at Pierson auditorium. Part one of the entertainment presented by the primary classes would comprise of songs by grades one, two, and three under the direction of the teachers. Part two would consist of selections by the High School Girls’ Glee Club. Part three would be a playlet by pupils in grades four, five, six, seven, and eight entitled “Emily’s Dream.”
A delightful card party was held at the home of Mrs. J. D. Kelly for the benefit of the degree of Pocahontas. There were fifty-seven present. Miss Mary Battle made high score in pinochle, Mrs. George McFarland second, Mrs. J. D. Kelly third, and Mrs. George Cary fourth.
Image: Upper Main Street in Sag Harbor, undated. Image Courtesy of the Sag Harbor Community Archive, John Jermain Memorial Library.
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