VOORHEESVILLE.

A complete record or service roll of honor now has to be kept on file in the town clerk’s office, of the men of the town who have been inducted into service for the government, either in army or navy, for the purpose of enrollment. R. T. Coughtry, town clerk of the town of New Scotland, is desirous of getting the names of all the men who left this town, and the name or number of the regiment, and also to what camp they were sent when they left. A complete address is desired to be kept on file, and Mr. Coughtry would be aided in this work if all parents of boys who are in the service of the country would send this information direct to him as soon as possible.

CLARKSVILLE.

Word has been received of the safe arrival in France of Private J. G. Ives.

BARN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

During the severe electrical storm Sunday, lightning struck the barn on the Geo. Spawn farm, a mile northeast of Fullers, on the old state road. The building was completely destroyed. A cow fastened in its stable broke loose and was saved. An automobile was also taken from the burning building. The farm is being worked by John C. Spawn. The buildings were insured in the town company.

WARNER’S LAKE.

The masquerade and dance held by the guests of Mattice’s Lake View cottage, Warner’s Lake, on Thursday evening, July 25, was a big success. Many novel costumes were worn. The guests were fortunate in having with them many prominent artists who entertained during the evening with piano, violin, banjo, and vocal solos. “Sunbonnet Sue” and the dance of the “Buffalo Man” were features.

WESTERLO.

At the meeting of the Red Cross last week there were 28 workers present. This branch sent to Albany chapter in the past month, 72 camisoles, 1 knitted afghan, and 1 quilt.

GUILDERLAND CENTER.

— William Spoor and W. Chase have completed their work on the Clute bridge and also the covered bridge near Fullers.

— Our town superintendent of highways is making some extensive improvements to the bridges on the Osborn’s Corners - Schenectady county line highway, with the construction of the new bridge with concrete floor at the Watervliet reservoir. The painting and re-flooring of the Becker bridge, laid in oil and covered with gravel, should make a permanent improvement.

SLINGERLANDS.

Our genial postmistress, Miss Minnie Coughtry, leaves to-morrow for a well earned two weeks’ vacation at Camp Pinnacle, in the Helderbergs. The post office will be in charge of her assistant, Miss Florence Slingerland, during her absence and the post office will be closed from 1 to 2:30 p.m. each day.

MISCELLANEOUS.

STRAYED — Stray heifer in my pasture. Owner may have same by paying for ad and pasture. Must be described when claimed. Charles Smith, Meadowdale.