JOHN J. DILLON URGES SUFFRAGE

State Commissioner of Foods Says Farmers Should Get Together For the Cause.

Reports at Suffrage Headquarters show that the farming communities of New York State are taking great interest in the recent announcement of John J. Dillon, State Commissioner of Foods and Markets, to the effect that the farmers and men should get together and vote for suffrage in New York State on election day, November 6, 1917.

The announcement that Commissioner Dillon is an ardent believer in suffrage for women was made at the meeting of the Delaware County Farm Bureau in Delhi before an audience of 1,000 men. The recent milk strike and the part farm women played in it were the topics which led the Commissioner to a statement showing the need of suffrage for women.

“No history of the milk strike is complete,” said the Commissioner, “without stating what the farm women did for that strike. I know one woman with a broken arm who tied it up and made butter. She was the first one up in the morning urging her husband to do his part for the common cause. I can’t say that what the women did then made me a suffragist, because I was a suffragist before. We men had a chance once to say to the women, ‘You are the backbone of the Nation anyhow. Of course you can vote!’ But we let that chance go by. Now, in this State we are going to have another chance soon and we must all get together and vote for suffrage.”

PARKER’S CORNERS.

Several friends gathered at the home of Miss Gertrude and Howard Robison on New Year’s eve to watch the passing of 1916 and the ushering in of 1917. An appetizing supper was served, victrola and zither selections were rendered, and all enjoyed a fine time.

VILLAGE NOTES.

— A horse belonging to E. G. Blessing became frightened Saturday morning and ran away. The animal collided with a fire hydrant on Main street, damaging the sleigh considerably.

— Game Protector John Crookes has been investigating reports that rabbit hunters are using ferrets. If such is the case it is to be hoped that the offenders will be prosecuted. Game is scarce enough without the inroads of such unsportsmanlike and unlawful practice.

VOORHEESVILLE.

On Christmas the first mass, conducted by the Rev. M. J. McCaffrey was celebrated in St. Matthew’s church here, followed by the benediction. The new chapel is being constructed by Contractor Jacob Weaver of Altamont, but two months having elapsed since its construction was announced. On Sunday, Dec. 3, the corner stone was placed by Father McCaffrey and the sermon was preached by Rev. Edward A. Walsh of St. Mary’s church, Troy. The superstructure of the church is already built and the interior will be completed by Feb. 1, after which time the chapel will be formally dedicated by the Rev. Bishop Cusack of Albany.

NORTH THOMPSON’S LAKE.

The ice on Thompson’s Lake is 12 inches thick.

BERNE.

Many of the young people enjoyed New Year’s day by coasting with a bob sleigh which their parents used over 25 years ago. Through the efforts of Jesse D. Wood they have been kept in good condition.

SCHOHARIE AND BARTON HILL.

The Christmas vesper service at the Lutheran church Sunday afternoon was appreciated by all who attended. All the pastors of the village took part in the service, making remarks appropriate to the day. Miss Tomayama of Nagasaka, Japan, also gave an interesting talk. The combined choirs rendered anthems.