VILLAGE NOTES.

— A small express wagon belonging to Fred Finch was stolen Wednesday evening. Mr. Finch left the wagon in front of the residence of Mrs. Katherine Becker for a few minutes and returned to find it gone. Unless it is returned the thief will find himself in trouble.

— Local hunters report a scarcity of game this season.

— The lower corner of Maple and Western avenues has become an exceedingly dangerous spot since the completion of the new state road. The smooth road and easy grade on Western avenue, especially, are great inducements to motorists to “let her out.” At this corner, because of the new grade, hydrant No. 23 stands out in a dangerous position. Some luckless driver is apt to strike it, with serious results. The matter should be attended to.

DUANE.

William O. Becker was held up by two men and robbed of $23 one night last week near Duane station. The highwaymen escaped.

KNOX.

The chicken supper given in the Reformed church hall was a success. The net proceeds were $38.

GUILDERLAND CENTER.

Little Everett Frederick was suddenly taken from his fond parents on Thursday of last week. He was ill but a few days, so the shock was very great. Had Everett lived until Monday, he would have been two years old. At the Rally day exercises on Oct. 1 he was one of the little ones present representing the Cradle Roll department. Little did we think he was so soon to be called to his heavenly Father’s house, to be forever “Safe in the Arms of Jesus.” The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home. The stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire community.

Card of Thanks.

Mr. and Mrs. Arva Frederick desire to express their heartfelt thanks to their neighbors and friends for their kindnesses at the time of the death of their beloved little child; to those who sent flowers and furnished automobiles, to the pastor for his comforting words and to all who assisted in helping them bear this great trial.

A Disastrous Fire.

Fire broke out Monday night in the Phoenix Foundry works at Voorheesville and, when the alarm was given, had already gained considerable headway. The efforts of the Hose company were centered on saving the surrounding properties from becoming invaded by the flames. This work proved a very severe task, due to the high velocity of the wind, but thanks to the efficiency of the fire department the work was crowned with success. All through the night the battle raged, but at dawn the danger had passed. Nothing but a heap of smouldering bricks and tangled beams and machinery parts remain of the foundry works which were completely gutted, with a great loss to the owners. Several persons will be thrown out of employment until the new buildings of the company have been erected. The origin of the blaze is not known. The loss will amount to several thousand dollars.

[EDITOR’S NOTE: According to the Encyclopedia of New York State by Peter R. Eisenstadt and Laura-Eve Moss, the Phoenix Foundry produced iron and was in existence in Voorheesville from 1895 through 1916.]

MISCELLANEOUS.

Notice — The Slingerlands mills are now prepared to make cider for customers, on Tuesday and Friday of each week, until the close of the season. The price will be 2½¢ per gallon and each customer gets the cider from his own apples. Usual care will be taken, and no pains spared to give entire satisfaction.