WEATHER WAS SEVERE

Worst Storm of Season Experienced in Eastern States from Ohio to South Carolina.

The most severe storm of this winter developed early Monday morning and continued for nearly two days. The blizzard extended from Ohio to the Atlantic coast and as far south as the Carolinas. In this section nearly a foot of snow fell, accompanied by zero temperature and high winds.

Railroad and trolley service and traffic in general were delayed and in some cases blocked for hours. Motorists suffered in the cities while throughout the rural districts stages and mail carriers were compelled to abandon their trips until late Tuesday. The storm also interfered with the mobilization of state troops and supply trains.

Telegraph and telephone lines did not suffer as severely as usual because of the extreme lightness of the snow. No great damage is reported.

NEW SALEM.

— A robin was seen recently, so we may look for an early spring. We hope the sign will hold good.

— Our mail carriers showed courage on Monday and Tuesday by making their regular trips up the Helderberg mountains through the drifts. The roads have to be impassable when Mr. Weidman and Mr. Durfee do not make their regular deliveries.

WEST BERNE.

The ladies of the M. E. church will hold a valentine social on Wednesday evening, Feb. 14. Come and learn your fate.

SOUTH BETHLEHEM.

While digging a grave in the cemetery recently Arthur Northrup and William Van Atten dug through two and one-half feet of frost.

VILLAGE NOTES.

— The home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Whipple, above the village, was the scene of a surprise party, Saturday evening, in honor of their son Robert. The party, which included several of his school friends, was conveyed by automobile to the Whipple home by George S. Vroman. The return trip was in the form of a sleigh ride. Games and dancing were enjoyed during the evening. Music for dancing was furnished by a Victor talking machine, loaned by the Misses Warren.