Altamont Enterprise March 4, 1921

 

POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR
MAN WHO QUITS FARMING 

DeWitt Bell, a well known farmer residing near West Township, had an experience this week that is apt to make him rather wary of hiring a stranger to work on his farm in the future. Some days ago a man stopped at his farm and explained his need for employment, saying he was a member of the Masonic order. 

Mr. Bell gave him odd jobs to do for his room and board. While his employer was absent from the farm this new man, who gave his name as William Harold Foy, decided to make a change. He went to a neighboring farmer and borrowed a sleigh, hitched Mr. Bell’s horse to it, loaded up with considerable of Mr. Bell’s personal valuables including harness, clothes, razors, and a valuable violin, and drove off. 

When Mr. Bell returned home and found what had happened, he notified the police departments of Schenectady and Albany. Yesterday the police of Albany found the horse sleigh in a stable in Albany where it had been left the day before. So far they have not been able to locate the man for whom they hold a John Doe warrant. 

 

SOUTH BERNE. 

Men of this place are rushing their hogs to the mill while the snow lasts. 

 

CENTRAL BRIDGE. 

Our local milkman William Stalker has reduced the price of milk to 10 cents per quart. 

 

DUNNSVILLE.
Mr. and Mrs. Madison Stewart recently entertained some of their relatives at a pinochle party. 

 

VILLAGE NOTES 

— Rev. George W. Furbeck returned home this morning from New York, where he and Mrs. Furbeck had been visiting their daughters, Myra and Abby, who were at the hospital recovering from attacks of scarlet fever. Mr. Furbeck reports that they have been removed to their apartment and are doing as well as can be expected. Mrs. Furbeck will remain until her daughters are fully recovered. 

— While coasting on the big hill a few nights ago Stephen Lainhart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Lainhart, was thrown off a sled and sustained a severe gash in one of his hands, requiring several stitches. Since the accident occurred, blood poisoning has developed, which is causing him much pain. 

— On Saturday afternoon the members of the primary and kindergarten departments of the Reformed Sunday school enjoyed a sleigh-ride party. The merry shouts, the singing, and the blowing of horns, gave evidence that the little folks were thoroughly enjoying their treat. Upon returning, the party stopped at the home of Mrs. Harold Bent, where a dainty supper was served. 

— Louis Wise of Albany, who for many years drove a wagon through his part of Albany county and also in Schoharie county, selling dry goods and other merchandise, has an announcement in this week’s issue of the Enterprise inviting his many friends to come and see him at his new store at 304 Lark street, one door from Madison avenue. He carries a complete line of ladies’ and gentlemen’s furnishings and ready-to-wear garments. 

 

CLASSIFIED ADS. 

WANTED — Experienced farm hand, married, $60 a month and house. Inquire George Curran, West Albany, N. Y.    33-4t 

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