VILLAGE NOTES.

—Mat Tice is having his barbershop re-decorated.

—Beautiful northern lights, the aurora borealis, were plainly visible between the hours of 7 and 10 one night last week. These lights are frequently seen in the winter and spring months, and are visible as far south as Cuba and the Hawaiian Islands.

—In the skirmish between American troops and Mexican bandits last Saturday, the credit of the victory goes to the Tenth cavalry, colored. It may be of interest to the residents of this village to know that the Tenth regiment is the one which passed through here about a year ago. The record of this colored regiment is most commendable.

100,000 AMERICAN WOMEN TO AID DESTITUTE BELGIANS

To uphold the spirit of their organization and the ideals for which their granfathers fought, an army of 100,000 American women, Daughters of the American revolution, recently started a nation-wide campaign for contributions to relieve the sufferings of the 3,000,000 destitute non-combatants in Belgium and Northern France. Never before in the history of the world has such a concentrated physical effort on so vast a scale been made by women. The scope of this unprecedented movement in humanity’s cause will cover every point of population and every line of human endeavor in the country. …

Mrs. Daisy Allen Story, president of the D. A. R., … said:

“The National Board of our society has decided on a Belgium Flag Day, to be held on the anniversary of King Albert’s birthday, the 8th of April. We are working directly through our … members. These women will organize their friends into little bands and stand on every street corner, and in front of every office building and railroad station, every theatre and office building and if necessary, make a house to house canvas, in almost every city and town in the country and sell Belgian flags to help the innocent sufferers in Belgium and Northern France.” …

The Camp Fire Girls will have charge of the work in Altamont. It is hoped that everyone will contribute something for this most worthy cause. The Boy Scouts of Altamont will assist the Camp Fire Girls.

JACOB S. SCRAFFORD DEAD.

Passes Away On Monday After a Long Illness—A Lifelong Resident of Settle’s Hill.

Jacob S. Scrafford, a well known and respected resident of the town of Guilderland, and a lifelong Democrat, passed away at his home on Settle’s Hill, Monday, April 3, after an illness lasting nearly two years. His funeral was held from his late residence on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. A. A. Frederick, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran church of Altamont, officiating. Interment at Fairview cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, four sons, George E., of Brooklyn, John J., of Schenectady, Kelly B., of Altamont, and Leroy, of Schenectady; and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Ferguson, of Duanesburg.

LOCAL BREVITIES.

Borrow your neighbor’s weekly newspaper, read it through very carefully, then knock it and the local editor, and when you want a big “puff” for yourself, administer the salve. Perhaps the “puff” will be forthcoming and perhaps it will not. Don’t think for one minute that the editor is not wise to you. Whoever the shoe fits may put it on.

Tawasentha Chapter, D. A. R.

At a regular meeting of Tawasentha chapter, D. A. R., held at the home of Mrs. Leah E. Haswell on Wednesday afternoon of last week, the organization voted to furnish funds to maintain two children two weeks each in the country, at Vacation Home, Chatham. The chapter also voted to furnish clothing for a sick girl who is confined in the Child’s hospital, and to donate a basket of fruit each week for the Child’s hospital.

Birthday Party.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold N. Saxton gave a birthday party Saturday afternoon for their son, Harold H. Saxton, in honor of his twelfth birthday. The table decorations consisted of a large cake with twelve pink candles and a candelabra in the center of the table. Favors were given the guests, and music and games were indulged in.

STATE ROAD SOUTH BERNE.

The location of the post office has been changed for the first time in many years. Hereafter it will be at C. L. Onderdonk’s store.

CLARKSVILLE.

The proceeds from the “April Fool” social were $6.50. The stormy night was responsible for the light attendance.

NEW SALEM.

Last Friday while pressing, Gilbert D. Winnie fell 17 feet to the barn floor. He suffered two broken ribs and a badly bruised head. On Sunday night at 10 o’clock he died from the injuries he received in the accident. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Winnie homestead. Rev. J. B. Steketee had charge of the services.

Notice to Farmers and Horse Owners

If you come to Schenectady, put your horse out with

J. ZANDER & SON,

337 Broadway. — Schenectady.

Most convenient stables and shedroom in the city. Full line of Feed and Poultry Supplies.

WANTED.

Wanted—2 or 3 boarders, workingmen; Americans preferred. Mrs. H. Craw, Meadowdale.