26 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Scarsdale Inquirer
Location
Scarsdale, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1905
Page
1
A new holiday line features large neck silk suspenders and jewelry. The display highlights ornate silk neckwear and decorative accessories aimed at festive wardrobes this season.
Scarsdale officials press the State Board of Health over the White Plains Sewage Disposal Works nuisance. Health authorities continue to investigate while Scarsdale residents persist in motions, with commendation for their activity despite recurring complaints.
February 2 Thursday Scarsdale Fire Company meeting. February 4 Saturday Health and Town Board meetings. February 10 Friday Lincoln Society of Congregational Church Magma 12 Sunday Lincoln's Birthday. February 14 Tuesday St Valentine. February 20 Monday Northwest Property Owners Association meeting. February 22 Wednesday Washington's Birthday. Ossining geri eteevention note remains unclear.
At a January meeting Captain McConkey of the 109th New York and Connecticut National Guard units resigned as captain. Sergeant Russell Vermilya won the captaincy on the fourth ballot with unanimous support, bringing new leadership to the Greenville Cadets and praising military drill benefits for youth.
Town Board discussion on last Thursday evening outlined the annual budget totaling 42 082 with allocations for Fire Department Interest on Bonds hydrants lights arrears school tax and town bills. It notes the total excludes state and county taxes and lists specific line items and rentals for the two hydrant districts.
The Eastchester assessment for 1903 04 shows a total valuation of 3 302 740 with 704 070 in Tuckahoe and 1 982 250 in Bronxville. North Side tracks, Arthur Manor, and Kinick's Corners area values are noted with specified figures and a rough total for areas north of Kinick's Corners about 250 000.
Early Wednesday Miss Charlotte E Benton died after a long illness. Born in Steuben County New York she was the daughter of Col Jared T and Lucy A Benton. The family moved from Auburn to New York City and later Scarsdale. The funeral will be at her sister Mrs John R Ross home on Saturday at 1 PM.
At a blaze on 130th Street Mr. Mason a former Scarsdale resident and his family were killed. Thieves seized the distraction to enter the home and steal valuable jewelry. police pursue the thief, Dia.
A fierce blizzard with gusts up to 48 mph blankets the East, burying Scarsdale and surrounding areas in heavy snow. New York reports 9.5 inches with likely higher totals, drifts four feet deep, paralysing Harlem Railroad service and delaying Grand Central to White Plains trips for hours. Schools see low attendance as trains and trolleys grind to a halt.
The marriage of Edna Parker and Bene idt Joseph Carpenter Jr took place yesterday evening at the bride’s parents home in White Plains. Rev F B Van Kleeck officiated after a delayed ceremony due to a storm with about twenty guests present and a modest reception followed before the couple departed for New York and a short honeymoon.
North Tarrytown seeks a New York Central station while White Plains groups organize a Daughters of the American Revolution chapter and an exempt firemen’s association. Ossining officials criticise December fire dept expenses, and a central prison plan is urged. Bronxville explores direct fire alarm telephony to speed signals.
Yesterday evening in Greenville the home of Dr. McAllister burned to the ground after an overheated furnace. The fire started in the cellar and was discovered by the Doctor's servant around ten o'clock. The Doctor and his wife were in the sitting room and escaped with only partial clothing as the snow on the roof helped extinguish sparks. They were sheltered for the night by the Dominie.
White Plains voters respond to a Daily Record canvass showing support for a library location at Mamaroneck and Railroad avenues while many favor the corner site. In New Rochelle Echo Bay area residents witnessed Michael Larkin of Lowell Massachusetts complete a five minute January winter swim citing baths outdoor sleeping and diet as lifesaving against consumption.
The White Plains Choral Society under Clarence Reynolds performed Handel The Messiah before a full Auditorium audience on Tuesday night. Soloists and choristers included Mrs. O E Dudley Mrs A J Burnside Edna Hendrickson L Carlock Asie Riley Gladys Comstock Inda Cromwell Madeline Denke Adeline Sniffen and Mr Wm A Leggo with associate members Mrs J G Cannon Alex Milne BR Riley Judge Pratt and Thos Simpson.
Judge Platt as receiver reports in the Gray Rock Farm affairs filing that receipts total 6,264.45 dollars with 1,202.05 dollars expended leaving 6,061.80 dollars on hand. Referred claims total 1,877.20 dollars. remaining balance after costs and commissions will be 3,174.40 dollars to be divided among creditors with total claims of 7,616.92 dollars.
Nathaniel Claude Reynal Jr. infant son of Mr and Mrs N C Reynal of Plains died on Tuesday in private. Funeral arrangements awaited.
Joseph T. Tooker Jr formerly of White Plains has broken ground for a country seat on Quaker Ridge in the county.
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