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Scarsdale Inquirer

Location

Scarsdale, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1915

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Commutation Fare Battle Renewed in Yonkers and Mount Vernon

The Public Service Commission earlier ordered restored lower fares on New York Central and New Haven lines after a joint filing by Yonkers and Mount Vernon. The decision was reversed by the Appellate Division and then by the Court of Appeals, prompting a new effort to reduce rates.

Yonkers Mount Vernon York Central New Haven Public Service Commission Appellate Division Stat Court of Appeals

Mount Vernon Diamond Thieves Held for Grand Jury

Louis Daniels Harry Dressman and Frank Staley were captured by Mount Vernon police after smashing a window at Jarvis Son’s at 64 South Fourth Avenue and stealing diamonds worth 2000 dollars. They were held without bail by City Judge AppIl and face 15 years in state prison.

Louis Daniels Harry Dressman Frank Staley Mount Vernon Jarvis & Son Sto 64 South Fourth Avenue App Il

Supervisor Millard Named to State Committee

Charles D. Millard of Tarrytown has been appointed to the Joint Legislative Committee on the simplification of civil practice in New York. A long-time supervisor and practicing attorney, Millard is widely known in the area for his public service.

Charles .D. Millard Tarrytown State of New York Millard

Hartsdale Beats Pocantico 11 to 1 in Weekend Contest

Hartsdale defeated Pocantico on Saturday at Hartsdale by a score of 11 to 1. Townsend pitched for Hartsdale while Monroe Clark of the visitors was on the receiving end. Hills scored for Pocantico as Hartsdale batted hard. Scarsdale visits Hartsdale next Saturday afternoon.

Hartsdale Pocantico Townsend Monroe’ Clark Hills Scarsdale

Misses Lockwood Collegiate School for Girls at Heathcote Hall

The Misses Lockwood's Collegiate School for Girls at Heathcote Hall Scarsdale N Y is a neighborhood school noted for preparatory work. It lists pupils at Vassar Wellesley Bryn Mawr and Barnard and offers elective courses in literature languages art and music. Arrangements may let pupils reside at Heathcote Hall Monday to Friday. Primary class for little boys. Key Bronxville pupils will be chaperoned to Scarsdale by Madame Vincpat.

Vassar Wellesley Bryn, Mawr Barna Heathcote Hall Bronxville Scarsdale Madame Vincpat

Scarsdale A Gaddey Tops Weekend Diamond Action

Scarsdale wins two more on the diamond. Saturday’s 2 0 victory over Katonal featured Burfeind on the mound allowing only a two base hit by Dennis in the first inning. Sunday Stanfield shut down Sherwood Park as Scarsdale won 3 2 with Stanfield and King delivering key hits and Murphy pacing with five hits total.

Scarsdale A McClure Burfeind Jordan Scarsdale Stanfield King Murphy Batts Separetoad Batties Scarsdale McCann Sherwood Park Miller Melville Whitten King and McClure

Boy Kicked By Horse In Scarsdale Injury

Five year old Charles Generazzo of Scarsdale sustained a skull fracture after an apparent kick from a horse tied near a wood pile on Montgomery Street. He was found unconscious by his mother and underwent surgery at White Plains Hospital with Drs. Ryan Kelly and Mott in attendance.

White Plains N. iV Charles Generazzo Thomas Generazzo Scarsdale White Plains Hospital Montgome Street R. P. Ryan Henry Fr. Kelly W. Mott

Court House Addition Bids Sought in White Plains

Westchester Building Commission invites bids for a $600000 county court house addition in White Plains. Plans describe a six story Grecian style structure with twelve fluted limestone columns, main entrance to a central light well, and offices for County Treasurer Comptroller Purchasing Surrogate District Attorney Grand Jury and witnesses across two floors with private stairways.

County Court House Westchester Building Commission White Plains Robert S. Brewster Ge E. Mertz Grand Court Agen T Phe

Mortgage Sale Report Filed in White Plains

A foreclosure report filed in White Plains lists Rerah ex Bell as buyer, property on Avenue Cres, with sale proceeds to cover $1,946.49 deficiency. The case names Tuckahoe Home Building and Association and others as defendants with a $500 entry noted.

White Plains Rerah Ex Bell of Tuckahoe Home WeibomRetson

New Yorkers Enjoy Summer Homes in Scarsdale

New York families and nearby residents have rented Scarsdale homes for the summer, occupying houses on Drake Road Overhill Road Post Road Garden Road Anderson Street Cooper Road Montrose Road Sherburne Road and other streets. Names include Mr and Mrs H Co, Mr and Mrs George R, Mr and Mrs Alvin Griffin, Mr and Mrs B Rowell, R S Chapin, Florence Setmin, Henrietta Wolf, J T Wolf, A Besanta, Gustave Mer, FL Ad Cone, H M Lehmann, S Stien, S A Sicher, G H, Charles Liebman, G Mili, J Smablock, Jules Schies, Eugene Sichel, and Mrs William Strauss among others.

Simmons

A French Chateau for Greenacres Planned on Estate Corner

Eugene J. Lang, architect, designs a French Renaissance style residence for Dr. Ralph near Searsdalle. The stucco house features four bedrooms, four baths, a garage, and quarters. The site sits on a premier corner attracting interest from Mr. Art Farley, president of the estates, who backs the project as a standout development for the area.

Eugene J. Lang Ralph Searsdalle Art EL Farley Ale Estates Ryan

Westchester County to Examin County Superintendent Post

The State Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for County Superintendent of Highways of Westchester County to be held in September. The position offers an annual salary of about $2,500 with expenses. Eber J Weis of Tarritown held the prior post. commission to prepare exam and list of candidates.

State Civil Service Commission Westchester County Eberhad J Weis Tarritown

Scarsdale Girl Swims Nine Miles Across Sound

Miss Alice Lord, thirteen, swam from Glen Cove to Rye Beach across Long Island Sound. She started at Glen Cove, took a V shaped course, and finished in three hours and forty one minutes, greeted by Scarsdale residents at Oakland Beach Rye.

Scarsdale Oakland Beach Rye Alice “Lord Long Island Sound Leetay Miah John Mo’ Meyer Swirhmer Miss Lord Jack Theodore, Jr Ruth Dawn Theodore Hi Lord Cedar Streets Glen Cove Miss Lord Sutherland

Debate over new high school building plans emerges

Citizens discuss the impending construction of a new high school. Taxpayers question design choices and cost 60 000 dollars. They claim the structure won’t be fireproof and may mirror risks of the old building. Excavation for the foundation has begun.

Village faces $350 claim over poisoned livestock

Fiends claim of $350 filed against the Village of Tutkalger alleges livestock loss from poisoned feed or weeds blamed on village officials, citing deaths of sisal, Patumbo, cows, nanny-goats weeks ago.

Luigi “Patumbo Tutkalger

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Godlias Nmer White White Plains, N. Y Main J St Nextugust Scarsdale Company Overs Thayer N. Y Fts M. J. Ortman S. J. Neuman Main Street Telephonie Washington Avenue Scarsdale Hardware Company Scarsdale, Ave Joseph G. Wyman Certified Public Accountant Wall’ Wall Street Dar Bath Country Life Scinet Leo THE MISSES _ LOCKWOOD Collegiate School For Girls Scarsdale, N. Y Court House N. Patierno,m. Rocco & Gd Bronx Parkway Commission Brook “Streey Upper Tuckahoe Packard Greenacres Swimslong Island FIEES
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