DANCE A BIG SUCCESS

Nearly 200 Dancers at Fourth Annual Ball of Altamont Hose Company Despite Severe Storm — Firemen in Full Uniform.

Despite the severe storm of last Friday the fourth annual ball of Altamont Hose company No. 1 was well attended and proved a big success. Up to the last minute the outlook was most unfavorable. Weather conditions of the severest nature and a reported sale of few tickets had the firemen well nigh discouraged, but when the doors had been open a short time guests began to arrive by scores, many of them looking like Arctic explorers or Eskimos. Liveries did a big business. Never in the history of the Hose company has it been better proven that the citizens appreciate the men who protect their homes, and will make every effort to support them. Indeed, it was well that the night was stormy, for had it been fair the hall never would have accommodated the crowd. The floor was well filled as it was.

Obituary.

Harmon Slingerland.

Harmon Slingerland, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of South Bethlehem, died at his home there Sunday evening, Feb. 4, in his 82nd year, of bronchial pneumonia. Mr. Slingerland was a noticeable man, physically, intellectually and religiously. His long and eventful life had all been lived in the same house where he died — the house a fit symbol of his rugged character. His five children were at  his bedside when the time came.

KNOX.

— The children of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stevens have the measles.

— Mr. and Mrs. Seward Quay are rejoicing over the arrival of twin boys, born Tuesday, Feb. 13.

WEST MOUNTAIN.

— While Fred Tubbs was driving toward Bradt Hollow recently, one of his horses fell, breaking its neck.

— On account of the severe storm of Monday and Tuesday our mail carrier was unable to make his round trip until Thursday.

VILLAGE NOTES.

— Skating on Sitterley's pond.

FOR RENT.

— April 1st, house and barn, 50 acres, Delmar, $20.00. Oliver, 51 State, Albany.