27 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Scarsdale Inquirer
Location
Scarsdale, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
1
Last Monday occupants of Heathcote Hall were startled when a tall man with bite eyes and dark hair entered the Old Hall and The New Hall posing as a furniture mover and painter. He gained access to Miss Lockwood and Miss Carlisle’s rooms and stole about eighty dollars from Lockwood and ten dollars from Carlisle along with a new mileage book. Jewelry remained untouched.
In Scarsdale the September 13 issue warned of a fire alarm test for September 20. When the alarm sounded residents and firemen rushed to the scene, only to learn it was a drill. Hastchester firefighters arrived quickly, then returned to quarters after confirmation.
Earlier notices described enlarging the city water system with filter beds possibly in Scarsdale. Maps indicated an aqueduct route from Kensico Lake, crossing near the Harlem Railroad and toward White Plains, detailing intended construction areas.
unreadable OCR fragment references a house session and social note. lacks names, places, dates, or concrete actions to summarize a coherent news item.
Three Italians charged with shooting and robbing peddler Greenfield at Yorktown last week await trial in County Jalil. They were captured in New York City by Pinkertons after the incident.
A notice states deposits in the Home Savings Bank of White Plains New York made on or before October 11 will draw interest from October 1.
New York advances a systematic highway plan with 7 500 miles of main roads and 75 600 meters of highways. It extends State Aid to towns adopting cash road taxes, with 533 towns covering 45 006 miles already on the Money System and 399 more towns joining. A Road Red Book Bulletin No 12 accompanies the first state road map to guide legislators and officials. The map designates proposed improvements and towns on the Money System, aiming to limit bond funds to selected roads. Westchester County towns mostly use the Money System.
The article notes the Scar sdale wedding of Miss Wertiner in St Marys on the Hill with Rev George Granville Merrill officiating. It also details Road Red Book figures for public highways including maintenance costs, a $26 000 expenditure with $17 600 from a bond issue, and personnel involved.
The County Fair and Horse Show at White Plains closed after a successful run with large crowds daily for races, horse displays, and farm exhibits. A racing accident injured driver Jack Sivaud. he was treated at White Plains Hospital. Exhibitors included J Campbell Thompson and Eugene Reynal winning ribbons, with Wyandottes from Willmount Farm attracting attention. Flora and musical displays drew steady footfall as residents explored Agriculture Hall and the Midway.
Peter Fagan, an employee of Gilbert Dobbe, suffered serious burns in a cavern collapse at the bank’s work pit on Thursday. He was injured while operating in the hazardous site.
Minus Pearle Dobbs daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Dobbs of Dobbs Terrace married Mr Fred Ten Broeck of White Plains. The ceremony was performed by Rev Dr Wright on Sunday September 16. The couple reside with the bride's parents.
The patent department in Washington issued notices to Westchester residents including W. O Chagaetia of New Rochelle and M. N. Potter, detailing patent actions and relevant filings.
On Wednesday evening a large gathering celebrated the hall opening on Lee avenue named Nelic Hall. The program featured D G Richards piano, A S Van Winkle vocal and guitar, William Quartley mandolin, B H Plassman flute, B E Plassman clarinet, with Miss Clara Dohm piano. Mrs George F L Baker read an original poem. Attendees praised the event and plans include regular entertainments and Sunday Union services starting next Sunday at 3 o clock with Dr Gunther addressing the assembly.
The Sunday School of St James Church will host a dated flower fete on Saturday afternoon from 2 30 to 5 00 on the grounds of the Lawn Ten ne Club.
A compendium lists a September 29 auction in Greenville and several September and October gatherings including Hartsdale vs White Plains baseball, October 4 a Thursday event, a Republican County Convention in White, a Health Board meeting, and state and county conventions with dates through November 6 and a noted Miertion Day. The text records multiple civic and social items with scattered abbreviations and unclear details.
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