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This Day in History: April 9th, 1913

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This Day in History: April 9th, 1913

FREIGHT LINE TO PASS THROUGH RIVA AVENUE?


MILLTOWN, April 9. — Surveyors were at work in North Milltown yesterday preparing a new route for the proposed freight line which originally was intended to cross South Millstone. It has been reported that trouble is being experienced in securing the desired land in other sections of the town, therefore, the line will branch off in a northerly direction before coming into Milltown, which according to yesterday’s survey would bring it near Riva Avenue, passing through the residential section.

One of the remodeled Trenton Fast Line cars arrived at the barns yesterday and it is expected that several others will follow this week. The remodeled cars are of heavier construction throughout and will be able to run at a much greater speed than the present ones.

William Fisher, the truck farmer adjoining the Borough, had a narrow escape from a serious accident yesterday when his horse ran away. The runaway occurred on Suydam Street, New Brunswick. The horse fell down while on a dead run and was badly bruised and the vehicle was somewhat damaged.

The Epworth League of the M. E. Church are preparing for a great boom on the 16th inst. A rally day will be held in which several well-known ministers from near-by towns will take place, and on the 23rd inst., a “mystery supper” will be held.

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This Day in History: January 10th, 1910

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This Day in History: January 10th, 1910

“FAST LINE” IS SOLD FOR $200,000

Trenton Trolley Bought By Bondholders at Auction Before Frank S. Katzenbach Here This Afternoon – Only One Bid Presented

Frank S. Katzenbach, Jr., of Trenton, as Master in Chancery, came here this afternoon to sell at auction the Trenton & New Brunswick “Fast Line” Railroad, which has been in litigation for some time past. The sale took place at the sheriff’s office.The railroad was sold to the bondholders.Mr. Katzenbach opened the proceedings by reading the notice of sale and conditions. The terms included all property on the right of way from here to Trenton, and Berthwaite, counsel for the receiver, stated that it should be understood that from 1,000 to 2,000 ties lying along the road were not included, not having yet been placed by the receiver.THE BIDDERS.Mr. Katzenbach stated that but two parties had qualified as bidders by depositing the $25,000 guarantee required. These were the Finance Committee of Pennsylvania, plaintiffs in the proceedings, and Irwin Shoup, Jr., and Charles Dickson, both of Philadelphia, constituting a purchasing committee named by the bondholders of the railroad company.Bids being called for, the purchasing committee bid $200,000. There were no other bids and the property was struck off.Acknowledgment of sale was at once signed, and title will be passed on May 1st. The bondholders, it is understood, will endeavor to dispose of the road, and it is strongly hinted that the Public Service may buy it in. To-morrow in Elizabeth, the New Jersey Short Line Railway, which has a right of way from Elizabeth to Milltown, connecting at the latter place with the “Fast Line,” will also be sold. The latter line, if connected, would give an air line from Elizabeth to Trenton, crossing the Raritan river near Martin’s dock. It is rumored that the Public Service wants to acquire this right of way, then connect by means of the Camden & Trenton line to Camden.The sale includes the right of way, bridge, rolling stock, etc., of the electric line from Milltown to Trenton. Both the Public Service Railway Co. and the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. were reported as anxious to get hold of the property.

NEW COAL CO. ELECTS OFFICERS

The Milltown Coal and Lumber Company, the organization of which was noted last week, met last evening and elected the following officers: President, J.V.L. Booraem; secretary, Spencer Perry; treasurer, C.W. Kuhithau.

It was decided that the main office of the company shall be at the home of J.V.L. Booraem, on Van Liew Avenue, Milltown. The Raritan River Railroad Co. is now putting in a siding to the yards on Van Liew Avenue.

The company will proceed at once to erect suitable buildings, and the work will be pushed with all celerity. A prosperous future is predicted for the new concern. Judge Hicks is attorney for the company.

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This Day in History: December 22nd, 1903

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This Day in History: December 22nd, 1903

MILLTOWN WILD MAN AT LARGE ONCE MORE

Reports come from Milltown that an insane man has been seen on the farm of M. Thompson, on George’s Road, near Parsons’ Lane. He has also been seen by Mrs. George Otis, a little further up the road. The man is said to act very queerly and has frightened the women folks of the neighborhood considerably.

The man’s haunts are near those of the famous Milltown wild man who made periodic appearances about two years ago and had the countryside after him with guns. That wild man was finally run down by Constable James Townsend, who discovered that the man was a foreigner employed on the construction work of the new Trenton trolley line. He wasn’t really wild. People just thought so. This new wild man, however, is said to be the real, genuine thing.

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This Day in History: November 17th, 1924

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This Day in History: November 17th, 1924

HELD UP BY THREE BANDITS
Attack Made Upon John Sanchev Near Milltown Church
MAKES GETAWAY WITHOUT CASH

Three unmasked bandits held up John Sanchev, aged forty-two years, of 1164 Ohio Avenue, Trenton, in front of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Milltown, at 10:15 o’clock last night while he was on his way to board a Trenton Street Line trolley for his home. Before the bandits were able to carry out the robbery, they were frightened away by the cries of their victim. Sanchev was mercilessly beaten by the bandits who rained blows upon his face and body, and when he was found by William Huff and Howard DeHart, two young Milltown men, his face was badly battered.

Huff and DeHart went in pursuit of the bandits but they escaped, one taking to the fields and shaking off his pursuers and the other two boarding a westbound Trenton trolley car. Sanchev was taken to the office of Justice of the Peace Joseph A. Headley of Milltown where he told his story of the assault and attempted robbery. Sanchev had reached the church, which is but a short distance from the Trenton trolley junction, when three men came upon him from the rear and, without explanation, began striking him. He tried his best to ward off the blows but they came so fast and furious that he was soon overpowered. Sanchev, who rifled his clothes, called for help and DeHart and Huff came to his rescue. The highwaymen made a hasty retreat.

When brought before Justice Headley, Sanchev stated that he had been visiting at the home of Mrs. Catherine Plassia and that he was in search of employment in Milltown. He was returning to his home in Trenton when the assault took place. He stated that he had $10 in his wallet at the time of the holdup which the bandits overlooked in searching him.

The police of Milltown and the state police made an investigation soon after the robbery was reported but did not find any trace of the bandits. Edward Beecher and William Beecher, Milltown marshals, joined the state troopers in searching for the bandits. The Trenton police were also notified to watch the incoming trolleys, but the men probably alighted before reaching Trenton, as no trace of them was found on any of the trolleys reaching Trenton before midnight.

Sanchev stated he believed the holdup men to be Frenchmen. When they left him in his dazed condition, Sanchev stated that he heard one of the men address the other as “Tenoff.” Sanchev went back to the home of Mrs. Plassia after having his injuries treated, and this morning he left for his home. Sanchev is a married man.

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This day in History: March 11, 1904

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This day in History: March 11, 1904

“FAST LINE” BUMPS A MAN ON TRACKS – Cuts Off an Arm and Nearly Kills Eugene Ellingham.

PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION SAVES THE FELLOWS LIFE – HE WAS ON THE TRACKS — ACCIDENT HAPPENED NEAR MILLTOWN.

Eugene Ellingham, who lives near the Red Lion tavern, was struck by a car of the Trenton and New Brunswick “Fast Line” a short distance from where the road leaves the line of the Middlesex and Somerset traction Company at Milltown last night. He was badly injured. The prompt medical assistance which he received doubtless saved his life.

The man was on the tracks when car No. 28, in charge of Motorman Kohlhepp and conductor Haley, came along at a high rate of speed. The motorman saw the man on the tracks but could not slow down quickly enough to save the fellow.

The car was stopped and the car crew picked the injured man up, put him board the car and hurried him to the office of Dr. Riva, at Milltown. Dr. Riva temporarily dressed the man’s injuries and sent him on to this city in the trolley car.

At the corner of George and Washington streets, the car was met by Dr. Schuyler Clark and the ambulance.

Dr. Clark found that the man was in a very serious condition. His right arm so badly crushed that had to be amputated at the elbow. there were several scalp wounds on the back of the head and body bruises and an injury to his spine. He ordered the man taken to the hospital as quickly as possible.

The man’s condition at the hospital to-day was more favorable and this afternoon a second operation was performed by Dr. Alsop, who amputated the arm higher up.

The injured man has been unable as yet to give any account of how the accident happened. He has been only semi-conscious.

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