45,845 MEN NECESSARY

For New York State’s Quota to Make Up Initial Draft of 500,000 Soldiers — This State Furnishes Largest Number and Nevada the Smallest, 500.

Under the initial draft to secure 500,000 men to make up the first army for the war with Germany, New York will furnish the greatest number, 45,845 and Nevada the lowest, 500. This has been determined by the war machinery perfected to put the draft into effect shortly after the measure becomes a law. Judge Advocate General Crowder, in charge of the registration, estimated that some 27,000,000 men will be available under the initial registration from whom selection will be made.

THOMPSON’S LAKE.

Four inches of snow fell Saturday, May 5, making one think winter had commenced over again. This snowfall, combined with the rain which has fallen since, has made it impossible to do any work on the land, and in consequence sowing oats and planting will be very late. State road work is at a standstill for the same reason.

VOORHEESVILLE.

— An orchard of 2,000 trees has been planted on the Ten Eyck farm near this village.

— The Slingerlands Girls’ club played an interesting basket ball game in Athletic hall Saturday evening. The Peppers won by a score of 24 to 21. The game was followed by dancing.

STATE ROAD SOUTH BERNE.

— Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Stewart have presented their daughter Hazel with a fine Victrola.

— The funeral of William Harker, aged 77 years, who passed away at his home after a long illness, was held from his late home Wednesday morning at 10:30. Rev. A Youmans of Albany conducted the service. He was a kind neighbor and father and will be greatly missed by all, especially by his aged wife, who is in failing health. Besides the widow, one son, one daughter, two grandchildren and several great grandchildren survive.

VILLAGE NOTES.

— The tulip beds in our village park are showing unmistakable signs of life, and in a short time will present a varied mass of color. These flowers have always contributed much to the bright appearance of the park, and their return to life each year is looked forward to by the villagers. Recently, pieces of shrubbery were planted, under the supervision of W. J. Ogsbury, street commissioner. These shrubs will play their part in making the park all that could be desired —  “a thing of beauty and a joy forever.”

— The Junior class of the Altamont High school will give a shirt waist dance this Friday evening, May 11. Music will be furnished by Staley’s banjo orchestra of Albany. Every one who attends is assured of a good time. Tickets, 75 cents per couple; extra lady 25 cents. Ice cream will be on sale. Dancing commences at 8:30 o’clock.