Altamont Enterprise April 7, 1922

BURGLARS VISIT AT THE

DELANSON POST OFFICE 

Sometime last night burglars visited the Delanson post office, but Postmaster D. M. Rector has not had time to figure out just what the thieves found to their liking. Only a few stamps seem missing this morning. 

Entrance to the building was gained by breaking the glass in the side door, and by running an arm through the opening the key was turned and then all was easy. The intruders were kind enough to lock the door when they left. 

 

STATE TROOPER GOT DAMAGES 

FOR LOSS OF POLICE DOG 

Fifty dollars is the award of a jury in Albany County court to Richard W. Morris, a state trooper, who brought suit against Millar F. Deitz of Altamont to recover the value of a German police dog Deitz is said to have shot on Aug. 23, 1921. The case went to the jury Wednesday morning and after several hours’ deliberation the verdict was announced. 

On the day the dog was shot the animal chased a cat across the Deitz premises. Deitz is said to have gone into the house, obtained his shotgun, and to have fired at the dog. Morris said the dog had been especially trained for police work and was valued at from $800 to $1,200. Attorney Charles E. Brennan represented the plaintiff and Attorney John D. White of Altamont, the defendant. 

 

BERNE 

— William Williman has opened an up-to-date garage in what was formerly the Hotel Mattice barn, now owned by H. J. Zeh. Mr. Williman is a man of experience in the work, has an able assistant, carries a large stock of parts, and certainly is able to give quick and satisfactory work. All he asks is a trial. 

— Daniel J. Lendrum has bought the farm of his mother. 

— Plan are being made for a milk route to Central Bridge. A. S. Tompkins expects to draw the milk. 

 

GUILDERLAND. 

Last week, on Monday evening, over fifty friends of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hadley were pleasantly entertained at their home. At seven o’clock, a bountiful supper was served, after which a very entertaining program was carried out, consisting of songs, readings, speeches, and Victrola selections, closing with an old fashioned spelling match, Mrs. F. C. Bennett being the last one to fall. On Friday, Mr. Hadley left for Minnesota, where he may remain for some time. 

 

VILLAGE NOTES.
— Mrs. Mary Mitchell has presented a very handsome Bible to St. John’s Lutheran Bible School in memory of Margaret C. Severson. 

— James Barton returned from Bradentown, Florida last week and will spend some time visiting relatives here and at his former home near West Township. Mr. Barton has been in the employ of Ringling Bros., aboard their yacht at Bradentown, their winter quarters. Mr. Barton had a thrilling experience while on board a yacht bound south in Pimlico Sound last winter, when the board caught fire and all hands took to a small boat for safety. They finally reached land without further mishap. Mr. Barton went south while his companions were brought back to New York city. 

More Back In Time

  • CHILDREN’S WEEK
    APRIL 27 - MAY 3 

    Children’s Week will be observed in Albany county April 27th to May 3rd. There will be sermons by the pastors, parents’ meetings, and story hours for the children. 

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    ALTAMONT BOY AND SISTER
    SAVE TWO FROM DROWNING 

  • DUNNSVILLE 

    Chicken thieves visited the hen house of Francis Van Wormer and took twenty of his fowls and at Chester B. Crounse’s they took forty. 

    — The public school money apportioned to the town of Guilderland is nearly eight thousand dollars. 

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