Altamont Enterprise Oct. 12, 1917

SEWERS IN ALTAMONT

The question of sewerage for the village of Altamont was voted upon at a special election held here on Tuesday, and was carried in the affirmative by a vote of 42 to 22. The vote was somewhat of a surprise to those who were acquainted with elections held in former years. The people of Altamont are to be congratulated on the results of this election, as it shows that the taxpayers had finally awakened to the fact that this very important improvement could not be proposed indefinitely.

VILLAGE NOTES.

— A horse belonging to Jacob Eldridge of Knox ran away while in Altamont Monday morning. As the horse turned from the depot toward Main street it slipped and fell, breaking one of its hips. The animal was put out of its misery by shooting. Mr. Eldridge has the sympathy of many people in the loss of his only horse. Help of a substantial nature would be acceptable.

GUILDERLAND CENTER.

The Japanese Missionary meeting was a great success. Notwithstanding the somewhat unfavorable night, between forty and fifty were present, many of whom were in Japanese costume. Mrs. A. E. Foote presided in her usual charming manner. Tea was served, also Japanese rice wafers. The offering will be used for missionary work in Japan.

DUANE.

Lars Larson was seriously injured Saturday morning by a fall from a ladder while picking apples.

THOMPSON’S LAKE.

The last of the summer residents closed their cottage Saturday and left for their home in Albany. The others went some time ago. The Lakeside hotel is also closed.

Paper Suspends Publication.

The Sharon Springs Record suspended publication with its issue of Oct. 6. Charles L. Ryder, editor and publisher, has been called to serve his country, leaving Scoharie county with 59 others on Saturday, Oct. 6. The Record was less than a year old and made its first appearance on March 24. The paper was one of the neatest and best edited of any country paper that came to this office, and we regret that the editor was compelled to give up his chosen calling.

 

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