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Big Street Parade to Precede Firemen’s Picnic

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Big Street Parade to Precede Firemen’s Picnic

MILLTOWN, July 2. — Great preparations have been made for the annual picnic of the Eureka Fire Co. No. 1 to be held in Parson’s Grove to-morrow night. Prior to the picnic, there will be a large street parade in which the local department, South River, No. 1, and No. 4’s of New Brunswick will participate. The Milltown Fife and Drum Corps will furnish the music for the march, followed by the local apparatus.

The mayor and councilmen will be conveyed in automobiles. Several other automobiles are also expected to be in line, conveying members of the department.

The line of march will start at the Borough Hall at 7:00 o’clock. From thence, the procession will pass through the borough and up to the picnic grounds to attend what promises to be one of the most enjoyable affairs ever held here.

Death of Mrs. Frederick Bauries

After an extended illness, Mrs. Frederick Bauries of this place was claimed by death yesterday. The deceased suffered with cancer of the stomach and had been confined to her home for some time. She leaves a husband and two daughters, Leona and Martha; four sisters, Mrs. William Kuhlthau, Sr., Mrs. Adam Kuhlthau of this place, Mrs. Frederick Thompson of New Brunswick, and Mrs. Harms of Brooklyn; also a brother, Matthew Dohl of New Brunswick, to mourn their loss. Mrs. Bauries was 57 years of age.

The funeral will be held from her late residence on Main Street, on Thursday (to-morrow) afternoon at 3 o’clock. Undertaker Quackenboss has charge.

Junior League Holds Lawn Party

The last session of the Junior League for this season took place yesterday, followed by their annual closing social, which was held on the lawn in the rear of the church. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent in the playing of games, the boys being engaged in a baseball match and many other interesting pastimes. Delightful refreshments were served, and a general good time was enjoyed by all present.

K. K. K. on Excursion to Boynton Beach

Members of the K. K. K. enjoyed a delightful excursion to Boynton Beach last evening in Kraus’s launch from South River. Among those present were Misses Barbara Kuhlthau, Ella Prill, Mae Lins, Sadie Heinz, Anna Herrmann, and Mena Lins; Messrs. T. Goodmanson, J. Eagan, Miles Kuhlthau, Chas. Christ, Arthur Lins, John Dorn, and H. Evans.

A. A. A. to Hold Special Meeting

A special meeting of the A. A. A. will be held next Monday evening. All members are requested to be present.

A number of the members of the A. A. A. have pitched a camp at Morgan’s.

A false fire alarm turned in at the Michelin about eight o’clock yesterday morning caused quite an excitement.

Milltown Personals

The Misses Helen and Grace Brockner, of Roselle Park, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Kuhlthau.
Mrs. C. Cozzie, of Brooklyn, who has been visiting at the home of Mrs. Charles Weyd, has returned to her home.

Community Briefs

Charles Zimmerman, of Kuhlthau Avenue, has purchased a “Reo” car.
Messrs. Charles and Joseph Crabiel are erecting a boathouse along upper Lawrence Brook to house their new 17-foot canoe.
Edward Way, of Plainfield, was a borough visitor yesterday.
Messrs. John and Charles Hartlander, of South Main Street, are both having new porches put on their houses.
Albert Sevenhair, of New York City, son of Charles Sevenhair of this place, was recently presented with a bouncing baby boy by his wife.
Oscar Harkins, who has been confined to his home with water on the knee, is able to be about again.
The Misses Alta Ehrgood and Maude Weimer, who have been spending a short vacation out of town, have returned. They will attend the Rutgers Summer School.
Both the Michelin and Russell Card factories will close Friday and Saturday, giving the employees the benefit of a three-day vacation.
Mrs. Frieda Unger, of Philadelphia, is visiting Mrs. Ida Herman.

Crescents Play Double Header

The Crescents’ holiday card will consist of a double-header. The morning game, which will start at 10:30, will be with the Iroquois of Perth Amboy, and the afternoon game, which will start at three o’clock, will be with the Laurels of Trenton, formerly known as the Thistles.

Milltown Juniors Install Officers

MILLTOWN, July 2. — Charles L. Walters Council, No. 178, Jr. O. U. A. M., installed officers last evening as follows:

  • Junior Past Councilor: John Montgomery
  • Councilor: Edwin Brown
  • Vice Councilor: William Lins
  • Recording Secretary: Clarence H. Crenning
  • Financial Secretary: C. A. Lokeson
  • Treasurer: A. P. L. Kuhlthau
  • Conductor: Clifford Schlosser
  • Warden: George Reupers
  • Outside Sentinel: Robert Beecher
  • Inside Sentinel: Charles Christ
  • Trustee (18 months): John Montgomery
  • Representative to State Council: C. H. Crenning
  • Chaplain: Arthur Christ

Next Sunday, the council will attend the patriotic services at the First M. E. Church, New Brunswick.
Next Tuesday evening, the meeting will begin at 7 o’clock to permit a visit afterward to the meeting of the Past Councilors’ Association at Metuchen.

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This Day in History: May 15th, 1923

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This Day in History: May 15th, 1923

WILL BEGIN WORK ON MILLTOWN ROAD IN JUNE

MILLTOWN. May 15.-The regular meeting of the borough council was held last evening in the borough hat with Mayor H. B. Meyers presiding. Those present were Clerk H. J. Schlosser, Attorney J. R. Appleby, Engineer C. P. Stelle, Collector William R. Evans, and Councilmen J. P. Herbert, W. H. Kuhlthau, Charles B Crablel, Charles W. Christ, and John Christ Superintendent Samuel Spiers, and Assistant Superintendent John Bauries.

An application was received from Marcus Wright of South River to have the electric current extended, the other side of Bog Brook in order to enable him to operate electric motors to be used in getting out clay and sand and preparing same for the building industries It was favored by the council, and when approved by the Public Service this extension will be made, all- expenses being paid by Mr. Wright. This will be a big industry employing a number of men when it is completed.

Most all of the property owners In North Milltown are in favor of the permanent curb and gutter being laid when the new road is put down, the expense being paid by them.

All sewer and water connections must be made within the next month as construction of the new road will no doubt begin about the middle of June.

The following bills were received and ordered paid:
Eldridge T. Mathis .. .. .. .. .$328.00
Samuel Spiers.. .. .. .. .. .. ..        2.00
N. J. State League of
Municipalities.. .. ..   25.00
H. A. Christ.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..   11.70
Christian Jensen .. .. .. .. .. ..  12.00
Borough of Milltown .. .. ..      2.40
Frank Van Syckle .. .. .. .. .1,265.00
H. A. Christ.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..    4.23
NY. Telephone Co.. .. .. .. ..   16.25
Nicholas Young  .. .. .. .. .. ..  42.25
H. A. Christ.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..    7.20
William M. Beecher  .. .. ..       25.05
Joseph F. Rupprecht  .. .. ..        5.50
NY. Telephone Co.. .. .. .. ..        7.10
NY. Telephone Co.. .. .. .. ..        2.20
H. A. Christ.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..     13.50
Borough of Milltown.. .. .. ..    81.00
H. A. Christ.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..       5.61
C. W. Kuhlthau .. .. .. .. .. ..       62.00
Public Service.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 333.58
H. A. Christ.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..    35.43
Usher Publishing Co… .. .. ..   35.58
Borough of Milltown.. .. .. ..   50.50
Borough of Milltown.. .. .. .. 427.25
Twinvolute Pump Mfg. Co..  450.00
Twinvolute Pump Mfg. Co..  147.94

In answer to the letter written the Public Service in reference to the condition of the road between the tracks over the bridge, they advise same will be repaired as soon as it can be reached with the limited number of men at the company’s disposal.

The new fire truck has been delivered and accepted by the council. It was given a thorough test on all of the hills in the borough and had no trouble in making the grades on high gear. As soon 25 the bids are received the new truck will be painted, when this is completed Milltown will be in first class condition to handle all fire emergencies which may develop.

Joseph Auer. James Titter and Louis Jensen have been accepted by the council as members of Eureka Engine Co. No. 1 to fill vacancies and bring the department up to the required number of twenty-five men.

The borough ordinance is still in effect on dog licenses. As only twelve have been issued this year there will be several minus their pets in the near future, as the police have been ordered to seize all dogs not tagged and if not called for within twenty-four hours said dogs will be destroyed.

The following building permits have been issued by the building inspector:

Joseph R. Stokes. 25 Richter avenue, frame garage. $300.

H. J. Schlosser, 5 School street, frame garage, 750.

Victor Quetzky. 19 Church street. addition to dwelling. $350

George T. Reimers, 40 Richter avenue, frame garage, $150.

St. Paul’s Reformed Church, frame addition to social hell. $4,000.

The total fees for the above permits, amounting to $18, have been collected and turned over to the borough collector.

Fifteen dollars each was donated by the council to the G. A. R. veterans and the American Legion for Decoration Day celebration.

Mrs. Albert Skewis while stepping from a trolley in front of the traction office in New Brunswick yesterday morning fell and seriously injured her ankle.

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This Day in History: February 6th, 1911

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This Day in History: February 6th, 1911

MILLTOWN PLANS FIRE DEPARTMENT

Citizens at Public Meeting Stand for Protection-One Thinks There Are Other Improvements More Badly Needed.

MILLTOWN, Feb. 6-Seventy citizens met at the Borough Hall on Saturday evening to voice their opinion on fire matters.

Mayor Richter opened the meeting by explaining the reason for calling it and showing the need for fire protection. He advocated a chemical apparatus and pointed out the advantages of it. He then asked the opinion of those present.

A number of leading citizens expressed a favorable opinion on the subject. All excepting one, who expressed their ideas heartily endorsed the Mayor in his project.

One citizen, who did not favor a chemical engine, claimed that the borough needed other improvements more than fire protection at the present time.

The Mayor answered this argument by stating that this was only the first of many improvements that the borough Council hoped to further during the administration.

After the opinions had been expressed, Mayor Richter passed around a slip asking all those to sign their names who wished to become members of the fire department.

On Tuesday evening the members of the department will organize at the borough hall. All citizens of the borough who wish to become members are required to be present at this meeting. In an interview yesterday, Mayor Richter expressed himself as being much pleased at the manner in which the citizens had supported him in his endeavors at securing fire protection.

When asked what kind of an apparatus he thought the town needed, he stated that in his opinion, a combination of hook and ladder and chemical engine was just what the borough should have.

The borough hall, which has lately been improved, has a place prepared for the apparatus: the hall also provides for a firemen’s club room.

Reverend W. F. Barny, Professor W. A. Roe, William Glock, J. M. Brindle, Conrad Richter, H. S. Dehart, George Kuhlthau, George Heyl, enjoyed the banquet of the Educational Board at Perth Amboy on Saturday. They expressed themselves as very much interested in the address of Doctor Green, principal of West Chester Normal School.

John Richter is suffering from rheumatism at his home on Richter avenue. Harry Stein has opened a fruit stand in South Main street.

Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Kuhlthau were New Brunswick visitors yesterday afternoon..

James Rosse, has opened a boot and shoe repair shop in the place owned by Isaac Vanarsdalen on Main street.

FOR RENT Four rooms, corner of Lincoln avenue and Main street, Milltown. Inquire Mrs. John Geer, Milltown.

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This Day in History: August 10, 1911

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This Day in History: August 10, 1911

MILLTOWN FIRE APPARATUS IS A SUCCESS

Test Last Night Shows That Motor Truck Will Do the Work – Other Borough News.

MILLTOWN, Aug. 10.-At 7.45 o’clock last evening the whistle of the Michelin Tire Company announced the time for the test of the new Fire apparatus. At 7.43 a pile of boxes, barrels and other inflammable material were set afire on the grounds belonging to the Richter Brothers, on the corner of Richter Avenue and Clay Street.

 In the meantime, the Mayor, four Councilmen, two firemen, two mechanics from Boyd Brothers, Philadelphia, and the Home News correspondent were at the Borough Hall, wandering about the premises. At the sound of the whistle all ran for the apparatus, the motor was started and the machine wailing down Main Street to Richter avenue, to the fire. The distance was made in three minutes and twenty seconds. The hose was quickly fastened to the tanks and the chemical stream was played upon the fire. In four minutes and fifty seconds after leaving the borough hall, the fire was practically extinguished.

The test was all that could be desired in showing the efficiency of the machine as a fire fighter. Previous to this the apparatus had been put through a running test, which proved satisfactory in every particular.

Mr. Zehn, of Boyd Brothers, directed the fire fighting last night with the aid of Foreman Henry Kuhlthau and assistant Foreman Aubrey Kuhlthau. The borough officials present expressed themselves as much pleased with the test.

“Billy” Killeen, a local fireman, who’s very active, did efficient work in putting out the blaze and was highly applauded. This called forth a speech and “Billy” gave his opinion that the apparatus was the best ever. After the test the local firemen were shows how to manipulate the chemical tanks and the motor.

Mayor Conrad Richter expressed in self as highly pleased with the apparatus.

Young People Draw the Crowd

The Young People’s Society of the German Reformed Church were having their annual supper in Milltown park last evening. As the grounds where the test was given adjoins the park, the large crowd proceeded to the picnic after the test and enjoyed of the society. Terry’s . orchestra, of New Brunswick, furnished fine music, while supper and refreshments were being sold. The affair was a great success.

Fred Gowen was one of the New Brunswick firemen who witnessed the test last, evening.

Mrs. R. M. Huesic, of Highland Park, was a guest of borough friends yesterday.

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This Day in History: August 5th, 1911

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This Day in History: August 5th, 1911

THIS IS MILLTOIWN’S BIG DAY

Parade, Picnic and Fireworks Will Help Celebrate the Arrival of Borough’s First Fire Apparatus- Boy Badly Burned.

MILLTOWN, Aug. 5. The day of great import to Milltown history has at last arrived and every resident from the ages of 5 to 90 will do honor to the firemen who take charge of the day.

Homes and public buildings are prettily decorated with the red, white and blue and the air of the town is one of gaiety. The borough hall is covered with flags and bunting and is a fit home for the borough first fire apparatus.

Picnic at Milltown Park.

The big picnic, which is staged at Milltown Park, begins at 3 o’clock, when Sheridan’s full orchestra plays for all who care to dance. On the adjoining grounds the Crescent A. C. are battling for supremacy over Spotswood and slump or no slump a Milltown team cannot lose today.

Parade Begins at 1 O’clock.

At 1 o’clock the firemen will meet at the borough hall to form the line parade. The line will be lead by the borough’s stalwart marshals followed by the Milltown Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps, which will reel off the tunes as never before. Then will come the Mayor, Council, and other borough officials In automobiles. Following these there will be the firemen and visiting firemen and last but not least the new apparatus which will be the cynosure of ail eyes.

Line of March.

The line of march will be from the Borough Hall on Main street to Church street, to Clay street, to Ford avenue, to Main street, to Booraem avenue, countermarch to Riva avenue, Riva avenue to grove.

When darkness has sufficiently covered the town a brilliant display of fireworks will be given at the grove. Great preparations have been made to accommodate the large crowd.

Mayor Richters’ Day.

This will be a great day for Mayor Conrad Richter, who has been the instrument in organizing a fire department and whose vigor has finally obtained fire protection for the borough. This is his day too.

Boy Badly Burned.

The four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee, met with a painful accident last night at his home on Clay street. While passing a kerosene light on a table, his clothes caught on the table cover upsetting the lamp. In a twinkling he was In flames. His father was standing near and managed to quickly beat out the flames, but not before the son was badly burned,

The boy was removed to the hospital where it was said that he was in a critical condition. The damage to the room was slight.

Mrs. William G. Evans, Miss Pearl Evans, and Russell Evans have returned from a visit to Long Island.

Miss Alma Kuhlthau has returned from Troy, N. Y., where she has been entertained by friends.

Mrs. Charles Sevenhair returned home last evening after a visit with Mrs. Henry Dorn at Avon.

Dr. N. N. Forney has purchased a Reo touring car.

Mrs. S. E. Stelle, Miss May Evans Miss Mildred Stelle and Clarkson Stelle were Asbury Park visitors on Friday.

Miss Florence Snediker starts tomorrow for a visit with friends in New Haven.

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