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Newspaper
Scarsdale Inquirer
Location
Scarsdale, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
2
Emerson comments on government failures when officers refuse to state views on important questions. He suggests two reasons: either their vote does not reflect their belief or their opinion conflicts with the people’s interests. The piece promises further discussion in an early issue.
A report cites Scarsdale as the scapegoat for scant trolley service. It notes delays due to permit issues for extra turnouts, the need to comply with a franchise, and temporary repairs while poles are replaced, with further plans affected by funding and prior operators.
Scarsdale witnesses a building boom with Thomas Wiggin moving into a shingle cottage and Henry F Ballentyde occupying a stucco home on Over Road. Nearby projects include thirteen to fourteen houses planned on Scarsdale Avenue for James G Cannon, and multiple new residences along Murray Hill Road and Scarsdale Estates. Edgemont and Heathcote developments grow as roads are macadamized, with Terra cotta tile and asbestos shingles touted for fire safety and durability.
Vague notes describe the Van Wyck property and a figure named Saino IPROVED amid unclear text. The fragment hints at land or estate ownership and related disputes or inquiries. Further readable details are required to specify actions, dates, or involved parties.
Mrs Lewinson offered a two and a half dollar gold piece prize for the eight grades at School No 1 to reward the best overall progress. Teachers judged the winners, with Mrs Lewinson’s coins placed on Mr Taylor’s desk and prizes presented by Mr Pritchard. Winners: Audrey Fountain, Richard Peabody, William Snyder, Dorothy Hearle, Marjorie Dunn, Carl Rossing, Doris Wilson, May Taylor.
Bishop Greer of New York visited Church of St James the Seas to confirm eight children Edna Adams James Cook Dorothy Fish Margaret Fish Mary Fish Clara Pier son Alice VanHorn Alfred VanHorn. He urged the class to follow Christ and serve as communicants, preaching on touch me not and the soul's need to reach Jesus. After services the fellowship moved to the retreat grounds for strawberries and cake.
A birthday party drew a crowd with attendees including Frese Emma Lipdes Marg Kteh Lil le Kittle Molly Giles Mr Wa Nam Schneider Fred Schneider Jakes Skinner Peter Fizpatrick Forgers George Partel Tom Shell and John Ruggiero. The event offered insights into the grindgie of Direct Memine.
Brief, fragmented OCR items note references from 2004 involving Sears deployment, Gmail family mentions, and an OT 61 item. Readable portions imply internal memos or cross references without clear action or outcome.
Auction note describes a fine oak sideboard offered at Cont 95 with a 60 percent call. It references Lares oak lee and hom cortt G96 wit with a quoted price of 18. Rare item.
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