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The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

Day and night. week day and Sunday.
5000 men in ten-hour shifts labored un-
eeasingly at dumping rocks for fills,
bridging long spaces with trestle work,
and then coming next day to fGa that
the lifting power OF the salt sea had
made sport OF the stones and the wood
work. and 1t must all be done over again.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-17

Tomorrow - Grover CIeveIand'l
Birthday
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10

begun the New York Central railroad has
been erecting large number of bridges its
right of way through various towns and at inter
sectins country roads. The aim of the work has
been keep free and clear of the tracks all pub
tic highways in the suburban field
EXTENDING TROLLEY LINES.
In few years there viii he a great network of
trolley systems extending along the entire length
of the Hudson River Valley division If only a large
number of the present trolley plans put i'm
effect. Some of these trolley routes will. extend
from the river in eastery direction and will
practically link the two great valleys. tho Hudson
and the Harlem, and the shore front section
traversed by the New Haven railroad. Splendid
roads also being built especially attract
nobilists from the easterly shore frontage of the
Hudson River straight across the valley regions
into the charming rural territory formed by Fair
field County and other Connecticut districts Owing
these facts is II any for wondernent that
the rural and artificial charms OF Westchester
County attracting widespread attention and
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10

Turing thousands of prospective homeseekers to
become either summer all year residents of this
fertile rural district? Realty experts would have
been perpexed II there had not large increases
in land values In the section in recent years, If
millions had not been spent in construction work
there and il few spectators, investors and home
builders had not been prominent in the upbuildng
the region, and they would also have been
prised II the future Of this vast and highly de-
veloped territory not unusually bright and all
signs did not indicate greater increases in land
values and development work in the district
TRANSFORMING BRONX VALLEY DISTRICT.
One of the greatest public undertakings planned
for enhancing the attractiveness Of the region.
which will be perfected in few years is the
Transformation of what is known the Bronx
Valley district Millions to be spent by the
state in laying out the Bronx Valley section a
public park. The park system will have many
fine driveways, of which will extend 10 the
public parks in the northerly sections OF The Bronx
Thus the thousands of acres OF park land IN the
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
SUBURBAN HOMES.
Park HW-On-the-HudsOn Is NoI7
Readu for the COmmutfr.

Park Hill-on the Hudson IS the nau1e Of the rev
beautiful suburb the northerly edge OF thS
ctv where a hundred choice homes are nor Tor
sale by the American Real Estate Companr, which
has offices in the Night and Day Bank Buildins'
in Fifth avenue. Situated a picturesque spo''
s5 feet above Hudson. this ideal country PROV
erty affords all the pleasures OF a deltshtrui SD
urb with all the advantages and improvements
Of 4 CITY ss large Yonkers. There ara schoo'S
and churches and markets stored with wholesons
products of the farm. pasture and orchard FRY
and police protection. operated by well eouippe'
and paid depa rtments. other attractive feat-
ures which add to the safety and comfort OF Tnst
IS destined TO be a desirable place 10 I've IN al
the year round -.
is that Of Alfred n. Finn. OF Glenbrook venus
which has Jus, been occupied by It's owner II
of cement construction Of the Spanish tTp, H
site directly opposite the lake and the FarA %"
Country Club house. gives IT added attrscuons
Thi. Is only of the several hsndsonns str'scia
which are about TO be occupied Among others NJ
Jackson, . real estate broker. has just or0.s"
ground for q home in Hill Crest ayenus, II 1i'
same section
In addition 20 this the American Real Fss8
Company 10 contemplating the erection or se1e
bungalows containing the numerous attractive 20
ures of, those built In lower California and VIM
have made the Mission section there 50 famous
A thousand magnificent trees are scattered h
and there near the homes and along the tnoro"s.
fares IN places where the lovers OF outdoor -
always find the relief of shady shelters -
torrid days. Flowers abound in places wnicn So
hancs the beauty Of q village scene, and the
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10

in operation as far as Wakefield a distance Of
Us miles and High Bridge on the Hudson River
division distance of about miles. Next year,
according to officials railroad. electric trains
will be running 10 Croton-on- Hudson and to
North White Plains the Harlem division An
official Of the Central recently said that nearly
every division of the railroad was likely 10 be
operated by electricity in about five as elec-
tricfty as motive power has been successfully In
stalled and the cost Of running electric trains is
much less than under steam power
TO DouBLETRACK THE HARLEM LINE TO
CHATHAM.
The New York Central is also perfecfing plan
for doubletracking the entire Harlem division
north of Brewster, and when that plan is com
pIeted the handling of through and local trains Will
be largely expedited. Not only has the growth OF
every town in the Harlem and Hudson Valley sec
tions of Westchester County been stimulated by
+be nrosressiyeness railroad. but real estate
conditions in every town north of the county
reached by the railroad have been greatly nenented
For picturesaueness and for heathfulness the Har-
lem Valley is almost unrival1ed- and through this
charming valley region run every day IN the year
tho fast expresses leading to the heart Of the
Rerkshire Hills. There was a time, ana II was
not SO many years ago. when Brewster Fl ois-
tance of 5is miles from the Grand Central station
was considered TO be village remote from the
heart of the great metropolis The person VINO
,,o,ld r.far to-day to Brewster being outside or
tn. suburban field OF the great city "oulo DE
,sr,bes AT and would be considered as one having
no idea as TO the location of that thriving Place
and the means of reaching it.
COME RESORTS NORTH OF THE COUNTY.
Just north Of westchester County and along the
line of the railroad a large numoer OF p"pulai
summer resort towns including Patterson Dyke
mans Payling Armenia Dover Plains. Dover fur-
mace Millerton Copake Iron Works. Hiiisoale'
Phflnont Ghent- and Chatham Chatham Is JUST
west Of the foothills of the Berkshires and Is no'
only q popular summer resort but Is also a thriV-
ing railroad centre. it is on the Boston &
Albany Railroad and the railroad extending SOUTH
westerly to the city of Hudson
HUDSON VALLEY SITES IN DEMAND.
Since the New York Central announced several
wears sxo its plans change the motive power OF
th. Hudson River division from steam to electricity
there has been steadily broadening market for
villa sites along the easteriy bank of the Hudson
River from this city 10 point considerably beyond
Pouxhkeepsie an6 that demand has led a number
of large operating companies to increase the
portunities Of the wage who is desirous of
come the possessor Of ideal plot in the beauti-
ful Hudson River Valley and overlooking the
iesfic Hudson River These electric plans have ex-
tended what is known the '-commuters region
of the Hudson River division
LARGE COMMITTING ZONES.
So quickly and comfortably can a journey De made
on the Hudson River division nowadays that a trip
Of forty miles is considered to be within the COM
muting zone. Thus that popular and wideawake town
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
IN BEAUTIFUL WESTCHESTER
NEARLY EVERY TOWN IN COUNTY IN THE SUB
URB4N ELECTRIC ZONE.
Realty Tigm of the District Based Stable CondtonsFor Pct
uresqueness and Heathfulne Fec Sections Equal 1t.

are to be several ntermediary stations the tun-
mel route. and one of the principal stations will
probably be SD street and Fourth avenue
PLANS OF THE NEW YORK CENTRAL
The New York Central has already expended
many millions on The work of enlarging the Grand
Central Station and adding third rail system
II planned some years do away with steam
power in the tunnel. TO build a third rail line up
the Harlem Valley and TO bring many towns on its
Hudson River division into the electric zone, The
northern terminal of the Hudson River division is
to be at Croton-on-the- Hudson, distance of S39
miles this city, and the northern terminus on
the Harlem division is being built at North White
Plains which is Just a miles from td street and
Fourth avenue A large part Of this work Of
changing the motive power OF various lines of the
railroad from steam TO electricity has been done.
and electric trains on the Harlem division
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
lre-AT ENTRANCE TO HALCYON PARK NEW RO CHEII.E-

a few years Of the most enhancing river boule
wards north of this city. Here the river is not dis
figured by railroad line The Northern Railroad
OF New Jersey. which has its northern terminal
Nyack. enters the town a right OF way sorno
distance of the river drive. This valuable
realty asset OF the town will probably forever re-
main unsullied. because the riparian rights 10 the
land which borders the drive are owned by a large
number Of energetic property owners who have
their homes the sites which hold title
In few years this river boulevard will skirt the
westerly bank of the Hudson River for a distance
OF many more miles At present the river bouIe-
ward extends from Nyack to PierInont. following
the river closely the entire distance When the
Palisades Boulevard is completed will be joined
to the river road. form a continuous driveway of
y-six miles. along the westerly shore Of
the Hudson River. There is not a single factory or
a business structure the river roadway and il
has also been kept from the encroachments of the
trolley.
1t Is said that Nyack has enjoyed a realty
boom. Its growth has been steady and along TIL.
best lines. and for that the town Is nov one
of tho most attractive and most prosperous resi-
dential places on either bank Of the Hudson River
within committing distance OF this city OF late
there has been larger demand for properties in
the town. and the outlook there for a greater and
quicker purchasing movement is good. What has
retarded the development of the town on a NOR.
extensive scale Is its lack OF trolley connections
with the great trolley systems miles west of
the place. There talk years ago OF a
trolley being built from Weehawken through vari-
towns along the Palisades and far north
Nyack. but that project is yet TO Be carried
Recently another company had plans drawn for
bringing the town within the trolley zone. and II
IL thought that this company will not b long In
successfully putting its plans in effect
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
NYACK AN IDEAL TOWN
NO BOOM PRICES THERE.
Occupies, rith Upper and South
Mack. O. Hudson Riuer Front.

Within an hours ride Of this city is tne onarn,-
ing and prosperous town Of Nyack. nesting Snus'y
between Hook Mountain and South MOUNTAIN On 'io
u..+.r,,, .hor. of the Hudson River The distance
between the easterly and westerly shores II TINS
point is three miles the oody OF water thsfe oeins
called Tappan Zee
II tht. cosev mountain recess forming ono OF tho
most charming domestic sections along the Hud-
SON are three towns-namely. Nyack Upper Nyack
and South Nyack But time has almost eraseo 'ho
old landmarks which distinguished ono from another.
and now they are fguratively speaking. tnree nnteo
communities The casual visitor Is impressed Al
once by the rural quietness and pcturesqueheSs VI
this river section. In fact, 1t would Do q ot-
fcut task find beautiful stretch OF river
front than that extending from Hook Mountain In
southerly direction for many miles Borderlns tne
river is a broad avenue lined with big shade uees
ard with rows of we'll built and palatiai houses.
most of which located on splenddiy kept pio's
of ground and from which an unobstructed view OF
the Hudson may be had
Little has been said in recent years Of this hnely
laid river drive. which Is destined to become IN
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
RICHMOND TITLE WORK DONE.

The first of the boroughs OF greater New York
TO have A complete examination made OF all OF its
farm titles ia Richmond. This important work.
which has kept a considerable force OF men busy
for three years and cost $4,000 undertaken
by the Title Guarantee and Trust Company. When
the work begun upon this plan the titles
found TO be intricate and the early deeds hard
to locate that II practically impossible avoid
error unless the titles themselves examined,
so that the deeds could each he fitted into
proper place the estate history of the island
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10

newer districts of this city VIII b united oy
chain of as fine driveways as ever were built IN
this country Through this Bronx park land tho
Harlem division Of the New York Central will ex-
tend for many miles. and will. hguratvely speak
ing enter the beautiful region north of North
White Plains after traversing a rural gateway
THE FUTURE OF THE PUTNAM VALLEY.
There is one great stretch Of land in Westchestef
County which somehow has escaped the attentlon
of many well known developers Of residential SITES
and rnyriads of prospective honneseekers- II may
be that II has not much escaped their attention
as It has been overlooked by them owing TO the
greater drawing power Of the highly developed
home districts which adjon and surround IT. Ihis
region is the Putnam Valley section OF WestcneSter
County. The Putnam Valley begins at point
near Dunwoodie which is eight miles from this
citv and extends in a northeasterly direction TOT
over forty miles It is fertile farming section
The Putnam division of the New York Central
runs through the valley and connects with the
Harlem division of the same railroad at Brewster
junction a distance of ffty-four miles from the
midtown section of Manhattan Island. Among
the thriving towns in the Putnam Valley are
RriarcIif Manor. Tarrytown Heights. Ardsley,
C-hauncev Mount Hope Nepera Park. Gray Oaks.
Kitchavan yorktown Heights West Somers,
Baldwin Place Lake Mahopac. Carmel and lilly
Foster Mines.
4 CHARMING HILLY REGION
This is indeed one of the most beautiful hilly
regions within short journey Of this city. and
here the lover Of nature can find in many places
the hodilye rest and Contentment of mind which
he seeks. The transit facilities have undoubtedly
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10

The company has Just completed a large freprocf
vault at the Richmond office, in which these rec
ords stored.
A branch office has just been opened in tho
Staten Island Savings Bank Building, at Stapleton
this being in charge OF John B. Mnnahan n
Staten Island manager. The company Will retain
It's quarters at Richmond, with large force OF
assistants but will the Stapleton office the
business affairs.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10

retarded the development of the region. but such
obstacles in its pathway to be obliterated In
the future, the New York Central Rail-
road has drawn plans for adding the Putnam di-
vision to its great third rail 1t is also the
intention of the railroad have the Putnam d.
vision trains and depart from the greater
Grand Central Station.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10
THREE BIG HOTELS LEASED.

The Hotel Register Realty Corporation has rented
the following hotels; The Hatnes Falls Hotel.
Haines Falls. N. Y. TO Joseph F. Byrnes. who was
last proprietor of hotel at Greenwood
Lake: the Hill Top. Pompey N. Y. to ". Gordon.
of Florida. and C. A. Petre, OF New York. and
the Wyndham Hotel. Railway. N. J.. to M j.
Donlon, formerly connected with New York hotels
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10

Tessie-Jessie went fishing with Algy yesterday.
Tom-Did she get good catch?
Tessie-Not very. Only AEy.-Hlustrated Bits.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-10

of Peekskl which is almost forty miles from the
midtown section of Manhattan Island. has among
its residents a large number of persons who daily
travel from that town this city, and there are
also large numbers of daily commuters who
live at Montrose thirty-eght miles away; at CRU
gers thirty-six miles away; Oscawana, thirty-hVe
mon. thirty-two: Ossining. thirty: Scarborough.
tventy-eight. and Philipse Manor. twenty-five
All the towns south of Philipse Manor have been
popularity of the Hudson River towns as ideal
summer resorts Is rapidly increasing too and TINS
greater popularity largely due to the vast work
which is being carried out in many places along
the easterIy shores Of the Hudson River to pre-
serve the natural and artificial charms Of the
towns.
MANY WELL. BUILT TOWNS.
Nearly all the towns have broad avenues. well
paved streets excellent gas and electric systems
and many other city improvements. There are
signs in many Of the towns which indicate that
videavake citizens have been active for some
wears in planting fine shade trees along many in
viting avenues and streets.
In its original announcement regarding Its cleo
tric plans the New York Central railroad sald
that il hoped to perfect a system of train opera
tion which would satisfactory to the most eX-
acting person and which would meet the proba-
bic future demands of persons who lived IN this
citv in the winter months and who make their
homes In the Hudson River Valley section in the
hot months of the year. and also the needs of
those persons who live in the district throughout
the entire year Since this stupendous electric work
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-30
Idle Money.

Money placed with Farm and
Home Savings Association, Duck
Block, Nevada, No, earns 4 to 6
per cent interest on short time
deposits; Withdrawals when
wanted.
You can also get some of our
new stock that will pay you 10
per cent per annum, which may
be cashed in at per cent inter-
est
Our general agent Mr.. E E
Price, may be seen at Harris
Drug Store March 5tb, 9th and
9TH. Call and let him explain
fully our plan OF doing business.
f. h GLENN, President
+ K LovENs Sec'y. II
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-30
Notice OF Frual settlement.

Notice Is hereby given to all credit
ors and Others interested in the es-
tate Of Frank n. Diehl. deceased,
that !, John N. Geuch. Executor OF
said estate, Intend to make hnal
settlement thereof. az the next term
OF the Rates County Probate court,
in Bates comfy. State oi Missouri.
Ca he heidi at Butler. Missouri. on
the 25th day Of May IS -
JnHN w. GENCa, Executor.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-30

German EY. Lutheran Church.
Sunday school at gao a. n.
Preaching at 1870 a. N.
English preaching at 6 p. N.
Everybody is cordially invited
TO attend these services.
CHR BUNGE, Pastor.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-30
AT THE CHURCHES.

WALNUT Street n. z. Church.
Sunday School at 9;45 9. m.
Preaching az II a. m.
Junior League at 23O p. "a.
Epworth League a. $50 p. NJ
Preaching at 100 p. M
Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening at 7.30.
The public are cordially invit-
ed TO attend.
A. g. KEAsT. Pastor.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-30

First Presbyterian Church.
Sunday School, GAS a. N.
Junior Endeavor, 800 D. N.
Preaching at IL a. N.
Christian Endeavor, $50 p. NJ.
Prayer Meeting every Thurs
at 7:3O p. N.
Preaching at 7s30 p. m.
W. B. CHANCELLOR. Pastor.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-30

! LOCAL BRIEFS. !
'eeeseeseesesesse eeessaF

Hon. ]. r. Hales was a Butler
visitor Monday.
The Cowles-M cKibben build
ing is being re-roofed
Butler is afraid its natural gas
boom will end in hot air.
Allen Wright and wife spent
Sunday in the country near But
Ter.
Visitingctrds, % for 85s, 3
for SOC, 100 for 75c, at the Tri
bune.
Harry Mcbride has been Wis
iting his parents at Joplin the
past few days.
Jas. Ames is in Kansas City
this week serving on the jury in
the federal court
For Sale:-Two horses, wagon,
and harness, at the old Washing.
ton place. -Gustaye Hubert. 2t.
Butler and the country north
of the river experienced a severe
hail storm last Thursday night.
Judge Silas Levy and wife, OF
Butler, spent Sunday in this city
the guests of H. Loeb and am
lily.
EGGS:-Pure bred Buff Ply
mouth Rock eggs for sale S1.OO.
per setting of Is
If. Harold Templeton.
Wanted-A horse for its pas.
ture and feed for the summer.
Scarcely no driving; best Of care
taken. Apply at Tribune Office.
Rev. Joel a.. Barker, who is
working in the interests Of the
Orphans HOme-fnding Society,
of Kansas City. delivered two
able addresses here Sunday.
c.. A. Moudy, d. B. Reist, w.
D. White. J. NJ. Cox, Fred
Hanley, all of Adrian were in
this city last Thursday to attend
the Woodman meeting.
About IS Butterflies chartered
a a and came 10 Rich Hill 10 at
the Woodmen banquet All pro-
nounced it success and spent an
enjoyable evening.
The case Of the Montgomery
boys, Of Butler, which was to
have been tried before Squire
Caldwell Monday, was dismissed
They were arraigned before
Squire Hemstreet, Of Butler and
given six months apiece. They
pleaded guilty Of stealing two
cases Of eggs.
The docket for the May term
Of Bates county Circuit Court
has been printed and delivered
bo Circuit Clerk Enbree, says
the Butler Democrat The list
OF cases 10 be tried, in addition
tothe usual run OF civil actions,
contains nine divorce suits. and
63 growing out OF the illegal sale
OF liquor and the filing of false
prescriptions. Court will con
yene on Monday. May 9TH.
one day last week. while sad
and weary, across the unswept
llofr, We heard az trst a gentle
tapping, then it become an ear.
nest rapping, rappitg Ht our spnc
door Come in" We said white
we pondered, and in silence still
we wondered what for US could
be in >torc; then The duarbolt
softly turning, la he WALKED; oar
cheek was bIrnin& thought ~
crimson gore Are yoa the man
what does the writiugs( what wall
rhyme with this but fightings
quickly thought weo'er) Sir, we
are, we gently told him, noddiug
10 the boys TO hold him ifhe tried
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-04-30
N. z. Church, South.

n. z. Church, South.
Sunday School az 9.45.
Preaching At IL a. 10.
Junior League at 2 p. N.
Senior League at 6:3Op. %.
Preaching at 7.30 p. N.
Everyone cordially invited h
attend the services.
WILLIAM H HABGROvE,
Pastor.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-06-19
EBENEZER NOTES.

Rev. VIM Mitchell, and Rev. Mr..
Grant are conducting a very successful
revival at Ebenezer Church.
The Mite Missionary meeting will be
held Sunday afternoon at four o'clock.
Mrs. Albert Buchanan, of the Muir
freesboro road, was recently called to
the bedside Of her daughter, Mrs.
Cheatham, of Pine Bluff, Ark.
Mr.. Frank Johnson, of the Murfrees-
boro road, who has been confined to
his room, is quite i'll.
Mrs. Amelia Ann Higgins accom-
paned by Allen Copeland and Andrew
Mcintosh have gone to Chicago, ILL.,,
to visit her son, Hassie Higgins who
recently went to that city to reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Morton, of the
Stones River road, wish to thank
through the columns of the Globe, the
people of their neighborhood who so
CALAMITY came to their rescue when
their home burned, Oh June /, 1908.
Mrs. Marshall Cheatham, of the
Murfreesboro road, who is in very i'll
health, has gone to Atlanta, Ca, to
stay with her parents until September,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-06-19

and T. Clay Moore, Secretary of the
Pythian Hall Association. Mrs. Anna
Clark, organizer of the above court,
was also present. Members of the
Uniform Rank present were Capt. R.
E. Gee, First Lieut.. Jesse VOORHEES,,
Corporals Ed. Prentup, Frank Milan,
P A. Sims, Geo. S. Dean and Geo.
McClelland. Ladies present and as
sisting in arrangements were Mrs.
Pauline Womack, chairman; Mrs. Ella
Parkes, Misses Mamie Parks, Florence
Dicey and Minnie Taylor.
Toasts and stories were freely in
dulged in and after all had fully sat
isfed the inner man, beautiful bou-
quet was presented to Capt. R. E..
Gee by Mrs. Pauline Womack. 1t is
fitting to say that Queen Ann is the
youngest court and one OF the most
active in the city and destined to
forge to the front with such workers
as Mrs. Womack and others.