13 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
Scarsdale Inquirer
Location
Scarsdale, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
1
The article explains that water is metered and billed quarterly at 22 12 cents per hundred cubic feet. It notes a minimum charge of twelve dollars, with a consumer using about 6 343 1 3 cubic feet per period or nearly 40 000 gallons annually.
A violent assault on a hotel keeper in Mamaroneck Wednesday night left him severely wounded and fatally shot. Police pursued the attackers, two fled into nearby woods while a large citizen search for the other suspect continued with local residents aiding in the manhunt.
White Plains outfitter Sam Ellis of 6 and 7 Railroad Avenue has plans drawn to rebuild and extend his store. The new building will add about 1,800 square feet of floor space, making the store roughly 200 feet deep. After completion Ellis plans an automatic parcel delivery service and continues his long record of success.
The North End Property Association lists events including a Congregational One-Day Picnic at Oakland on Wednesday, a Torrence's social on July 16, and a Fresh Air Picnic at Fox Meadow on July 21. A ladies golf club meeting and a White Piler event are also noted in September, with dates irregular in the fragment.
The Union Trolley Company hearing was adjourned to August 3 as attorneys for Senator Lemuel and the trolley company argued over compliance with the charter. The company would run cars every ten minutes if Eastchester approved extra switches, while Eastchester demands half-rate school transport and objections to the attempted improvements. The Attorney General ruled the town has standing to sue to annul the charter despite Senator Quigg’s challenge.
Miss Emma Fleming aged 69 died Sunday after heat while at morning service in the Church of St James the Less. She is daughter of the late Alexander and Emma Atkinson Fleming and sister of Mrs Lewis Popham and Major Fleming U S A. Funeral rites were held Tuesday at four and interment followed in the churchyard, with many relatives attending. The community extends sympathy to her brother and sister and notes her readiness to help others.
Westchester County population expected to reach 250000. Cross River to be removed for a new dam. Editor Thomas J. Blaine sails August 3 for Scotland. Fire at the Fair Grounds destroys a large shed bar-room. Auction items valued at 972000 offered over three days. Surrogate Silkman requests 1200 for a stenographer. Berges elected sessor for White Plains. County Judge Platt busy with daily cases. About 100 extra election deputies to be appointed. Mortgage tax drop lowers daily mortgage average from 30 to 6. Elmsford residents bitten by a mad day. Fair Grounds directors plan 10000 in repairs. White Plains events quiet. Weeks seeks Tuckahoe murderer in New York. Italians mob attempt on 10:20 car conductor near White Plains.
The board considers favorable action on the $150,000 bond issue for a new court house. A parade and cups event in White Plains honors Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Various local items include cup matches, a sale of John Jay house land to Van Norden Trust Co, and several inquest reports. The text also notes a drive distance winner, infant found dead, and several local business and shipping references.
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