APRIL 15

1791 – Col. Thomas Proctor, a federal Indian negotiator, visited Kiantone.

1814 – New York State’s common school system was formally established by law.

1853 – Kiantone’s “Spiritualist Springs” was officially dedicated.

1870 – Bathing in the Chautauqua Lake Outlet, geese running free, and speeds over 8 mph were outlawed in Jamestown.

1898 – The second annual Police Department Ball was held in Jamestown.

1906 – Prayer meeting led to the formation of Kidder Memorial Methodist Church in Jamestown.

1947 – Jamestown Boxing Association was incorporated.

1955 – The first shipment of Salk polio vaccine arrived in Jamestown.

2010 – Quality Market store in Lakewood closed its doors.