FIREMEN EXTINGUISH BLAZE ON GRAND STREET 

A fire which originated from an overheated furnace pipe in the residence of Robert Verch, of Grand street, created considerable excitement for a time last Friday night. The blaze was discovered by Mr. Verch at about 7:30 o’clock, and the fire alarm was sounded. The prompt response of the Altamont Hose company saved the house from extensive damage, the firemen having a stream on the flames within a few minutes after the alarm was given. 

When the fire was discovered it had been burning only a short time, but was already eating its way through the floor into the front hall of the residence. With the aid of a garden hose Mr. Verch kept the blaze under control until the firemen arrived. The only damage done to the furnishings of the house was by smoke — every room was filled with it. No water from the fire hose reached the living rooms. 

SCHOHARIE AND BARTON HILL. 

One of Sheriff Oliver’s colts fell into the cess pool near the barn and it was necessary to use a tackle to get him out Wednesday. 

VOORHEESVILLE. 

— Another attempt to rob F. R. Wiltse’s grocery store was made last Sunday night. The thieves gained an entrance through a back door. A party residing over the store heard them and went to arouse Mr. Wiltse, but the thieves had taken a hasty departure. 

— A double wedding took place on Easter Sunday morning at 11 o’clock in St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic church here, when Miss Lucy Youlion became the bride of Samuel Ricci, and Miss Aurelia Youlion became the bride of Theodore Calo. Both brides recently came from Italy to wed their husbands. 

NEWTONVILLE. 

On Monday evening the friends of the Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Flouton gave them a farewell surprise. Mrs. Flouton was presented with a sterling silver jelly spoon. 

THOMPSONS LAKE. 

The thunder showers Monday were followed Tuesday morning by a cold wave with a high wind and snow squalls. 

SOUTH THOMPSONS LAKE. 

Nearly everyone who has an auto here has been running it for the past week. We are glad to see them all again.