CHURCHES PUT BAN ON SUNDAY BASEBALL
MILLTOWN Aug. 15 – There was an air of expectancy pervading to borough Council meeting on Wednesday evening caused by the an unexpected appearance of a petition tor Sunday baseball. The petition, however failed to make its appearance, whether it became lost in the rain or whether its sponsors thought it advisable to present it at this time is not known. There were, however, resolutions presented from both the Methodist and the German Reformed Churches urging the Mayor and councilmen to set aside any such petitions presented, as the playing of Sunday baseball would be most detrimental to the best interests of the community. The resolutions were received by Council and placed on file.
Another matter which caused the Council to take prompt action was the report that the American Railway Express Company was contemplating abandoning its agency at town, and taking deliveries through New Brunswick. It was the unanimous opinion of Council that this would be a severe setback to the borough, and a resolution was passed urging the American Railway Express Company to reconsider this matter, as the business interests of the borough required the continued deliveries as now in effect. The Chamber of Commerce and the business concerns will no doubt take similar action at once.
The “garbage” disposal matter which occupied so much attention late yesterday, was again discussed, and the matter was referred to the finance. committee to ascertain the cost and A possibility of a garbage disposal plant for Milltown. They will report back at a later meeting of Council.
An agreement with the Public Service Hallway Company was approved and the Mayor and Borough a Clerk directed to execute same on n the part of the borough. This provides for the consolidation of certain borough and street railway company’s poles, and will mean the y elimination of at least six poles.
A communication was received from the Michelin Band, asking for the advice of Council as to the most suitable place for the public band concerts, and also for the privilege of having connection made for electric lighting from the borough wires. Upon motion the borough clerk was requested to acknowledge receipt of to the communication, and assure them of Council co-operation so far as the lighting was concerned: it was also thought that as a general rule the ball park would be the most suit able location for the concert.
The difficulty experienced at the sewerage pumping to recent rainy weather, as well as that experienced normal was discussed. and it was thought that some action would have to be taken in order to assure the plant taking care of the sewerage Matter was left in the hands of the finance committee who will report later with recommendations The Public Service Gas Co. was given the privilege of opening up Van Liew avenue for the purpose of laying 160 feet gas extension, to serve the property owners on that street. The New York Telephone Co. was given permission to make attachments to poles School street. The report of the collector indicated there is a balance on hand of $7,524 as of August 1st..
Warning AI Summary
The Milltown borough Council meeting on August 15th involved several significant matters. Firstly, there was anticipation surrounding a petition for Sunday baseball, which ultimately did not appear. However, resolutions from the Methodist and German Reformed Churches were presented, advising against Sunday baseball due to its negative impact on the community. The Council also addressed concerns regarding the possible abandonment of the American Railway Express Company’s agency in town and the potential consolidation of certain borough and street railway company’s poles. Additionally, discussions took place regarding garbage disposal, the location for public band concerts, sewerage pumping issues, gas extensions on Van Liew avenue, telephone company attachments, and the financial status of the borough. The details can be found in the provided newspaper article.
This Day in History: January 25, 1913
COUNCIL ACCEPTS OFFICIALS BONDS
Special Meeting of Borough Council to Discuss Street Conditions-Want Street Commissioner-Engineer Schneider Wants Assessor’s Map.
MILLTOWN, Jan. 25.-A special meeting of the Borough Council was held in Borough Hall Thursday evening, Mayor Conrad Richter, Clerk R. A. Harkins, Borough Attorney Frederick Weigel., and Councilmen C. Bauries, H. Kuhlthau, G. Crabiel, B. Miller and A. Skewis being present.
The bonds of the collector and treasurer as well as bonds for all other officials were accepted by the Council.
The matter of the condition of the street In front of the car barn was discussed, and the Council ordered that in as much as the franchise with the Public Service provides that they (the Public Service) are to take care of the streets in front of their place, they would be ordered to do so.
Matter Left With Attorney.
The petition of the residents of Riva avenue relative to the concreting and curbing of the said avenue, was taken from the table and placed in the hands of Borough Attorney Weigel with instructions to proceed in the matter of drawing up an ordinance and specification for same as soon as possible in order to get work under way in the early spring. The street committee were authorized to purchase a horse and cart for the collection of garbage and general use in maintaining the streets.
While the Council are ready to receive bids for the collection of garbage at the same time they also are looking for a man that would act in the capacity of a general caretaker or overseer of the Borough whose duty it would be to take care of the cleaning of streets, collection of garbage, care of electric lights, etc.. Applications for which should be made to Mayor Richter. After careful consideration of expenditures. during the past year the Council seems to think it advisable to form a street cleaning department, which it is believed would be better for the people of the Borough, that it would be a great improvement over the present system, and at the same time more economical.
The Mayor was instructed to insert an advertisement in the Home News to the effect that all applications for this position should be made to him.
The appointment of a Street Commissioner for 1913, has been deferred until definite arrangements can be made.
Frederick Schneider, Borough Engineer, was present at the meeting and explained to the Mayor and Council the necessity of having an assessor’s or tax map made for the Borough, due to the fact that the legislative committee recently recommended a bill that all municipalities should have a tax map whereby the taxes could be levied more accurately. In this case, every piece of property would be sure to be taxed and the possibilities of omission would be slight.
The Council is not in a position to take any immediate action but the matter will receive careful consideration in the very near future.
Church Services at Milltown.
Dr. Morris will preach at both morning and evening services at the Methodist Church. His morning subject will be “The Cross Gives the True Estimate of Divine Love” and in the evening his subject will be “The Empty House.”
The Woman’s Home Missionary Society of this church will hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Miss Etta Evans on Mon- day evening at 8 o’clock.
On Wednesday evening next a flinch party will be held in the lecture room under the auspices of the Epworth League. Everyone is invited to attend.
Services at the German Reformed Church will be as usual. In the afternoon Mr. Christ, assisted by members of the choir will give an organ recital in that church at 4 p. Prayer meeting in this church is held on Wednesday evening.
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