STATION NOW CERTAIN

Seems Positive — Officials of Company Coming to Select a Building Site — Farmers Jubilant at Prospect of New Market.

That Altamont will have a milk station now appears to be an assured fact. Over fifty farmers have consulted with Messrs. Whipple and Pangburn and signified their desire to sell milk in such a manner. Agents of the milk company are expected in Altamont during the next week to select a site for the building. All efforts possible will be made to rush the plans to completion:

While the committee believed the plan a good one and expected some support they did not imagine it would arouse such unbounded enthusiasm as has greeted them from all sides. They feel more than satisfied and will continue their working until the station is established.

The erection of the building will begin as soon as possible. It will be a two-story structure, and when the machinery is installed will represent an outlay of between $5,000 and $6,000.

Mr. Colket, D. & H. milk agent, will notify the committee when he can be in Altamont, and a meeting will then be called to enable him to explain the details fully and to answer any questions. Every farmer should attend this meeting. It is of the utmost importance, as Mr. Colket will probably be able to be here but once.

If there is anyone interested who has not yet consulted with Mr. Pangburn or Mr. Whipple, he should do so at once. Don’t let this opportunity escape. Do it now!

QUAKE WAS FELT HERE

Many Residents of Altamont Felt Distinct Shock About 11:30 Wednesday Night — Lasted a Few Seconds.

The Capital District and surrounding country experienced a slight earthquake shock Wednesday night about 11:30 o’clock. Houses shook, windows and doors rattled, and many people were greatly frightened. The tremor was felt in Albany, Schenectady and as far west as Gloversville.

In Altamont and vicinity, a sound, greatly resembling a distant blast, was heard, followed by a trembling of the earth. Many residents arose and searched their homes, thinking some heavy objects had fallen or coal had formed in their furnaces and exploded. In some instances the residents ran out into the streets to ascertain the trouble.

In Schenectady it was at first thought that an explosion had occurred at the General Electric plant, where shrapnel is being manufactured, and the police reserves were called out.

While the entire Capital District was considerably shaken up and armed, no damage has been reported.

Dr. John M. Clarke, state geologist, stated that it might have been a slight disturbance along the fault running through the Hudson river valley. He had, however, no official report, nor had he made an investigation.