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This Day in History: April 23rd, 1920

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This Day in History: April 23rd, 1920

ROAD IMPROVEMENT WILL BE PUSHED BY MILLTOWN BOARD

MILLTOWN, Apr. 23. — Launching their second striking move for the improvement of Milltown, the Chamber of Commerce men in session on Wednesday night went into conference with representatives from the Chamber of Commerce of South River and East Brunswick Township in regard to the improvement of the road between Milltown and South River which for the past number of years has been in wretched condition despite the fact that it is the main roadway connecting these fast growing communities.

The attitude of the local Chamber of Commerce in instigating a move of this kind impresses the community residents with the fact that the new body of men is lending toward the every effort possible rapid progress of the borough and the people of the two connecting communities are looking forward with interest to the outcome of their new project.

The terrific storms of the past winter blocked traffic in those sections on a number of occasions and as a result limited the usual daily productions in the local manufacturing plants due to the employees, many of whom come from South River, being unable to get to Milltown. When the fact is known that the buses ran nearly on time on the Weston’s Mill road to South River from New Brunswick, the local men were led to believe that with a good road between here and South River, caution could be made against another setback.

A general belief is that if a good roadway was laid between Milltown and South River, more wholesale trucks would come through the borough, thereby enabling the local business houses to have a wider range of choice and give to the people the advantages derived from it. At the present time the big trucks literally ignore this community and take the Weston’s Mill road to South River.

Mayor Burton and Borough Clerk Fred Quad represented the South River Chamber of Commerce at the meeting Wednesday, and the delegation from East Brunswick Township consisted of Charles Herbert, Elias Conover, Henry Warnsdorfer and Russell Herbert.

The South River representatives assured the local men that they would assist all they possibly could toward having the road fixed between the two places, for it will be of distinct benefit to their community in general as well as to Milltown.

The East Brunswick representatives said they attempted to have the road fixed a number of years ago, in fact they went to the expense of having it surveyed and presented a map to the Freeholders, yet their presentation was passed over without any definite action. The roadway in question lies between Herbert’s Corner on the Milltown side and Tanner’s Corner on the South River side.

Steps were taken to have representatives of Milltown, South River and East Brunswick attend the session of the Board of Freeholders on next Thursday afternoon at the County Record Building at 3 o’clock. Many local business men will attend the meeting and the other places will be represented just as strong. These men will back the East Brunswick men, as the territory in question is under their jurisdiction.

Banquet Wednesday.
The plans for the first annual banquet of the Chamber of Commerce were gone over and the affair promises to be one of the greatest ever held in the borough. Nothing will be left undone to make it a success, the speaker of the evening has not been selected as yet, but the committee is seeking the best possible orator. The supper will be served at 6:30 and tickets are selling for $2.50. Music has been secured, a gala array of entertainers will be on hand and all in all it promises to be a notable event.

The applications of Fred Wagner and Earl F. Seaman, manager of the Realty and Construction Company, were received and passed upon.

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This Day in History: April 4th, 1918

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Milltown National Bank 1924 - North Main Street

Big Committee Is to Take Care of Third Liberty Loan

MILLTOWN, April 3. — The initial meeting for the Third Liberty Loan Campaign was called to order at the National Bank Building in Milltown on the evening of the above date with chairman J. V. L. Booream presiding.

Prof. H. R. B. Meyers was elected as vice chairman, and J. H. Junker was elected secretary.

The chairman then proceeded to appoint the following committees: executive committee, E. E. Connelly, Charles B. Crabiel, J. F. D. Heineken, Frederick W. Devoe, J. V. L. Booream, H. R. Meyers and J. W. Stull.

Press committee, John H. Junker and Jos. M. Crabiel.

Business Men’s Committee, Christian Kuhthau, C. W. Kuhthau, N. N. Forney and Dr. F. E. Riva.

General committee, J. V. L. Booream, Christian Kuhthau, George Kuhthau, C. W. Kuhthau, J. F. D. Heineken, Charles B. Crabiel, J. M. Crabiel, J. H. Junker, Frederick W. Devoe, D. Bardin, Mrs. C. W. Kuhthau, J. L. Van Derwater, W. C. Horner, Thos. W. Buckelew, Charles C. Richter, Spencer Perry, E. E. Connelly, John B. Herbert, H. C. Young, N. Nes Forney, Rev. W. F. Barney, J. W. Stull, Chas. T. Bauries, H. R. B. Meyers, Mr. L. Mastabust, Henry Warndorffer, John Funk, Rev. Quattlebaum, Dr. F. E. Riva.

It was decided to start the drive Saturday, April 6.

Each of the captains appointed shall have the privilege of securing what assistance he requires to cover the district assigned to him.

The next meeting at which the first report of the canvassers will be made will be held at the Bank Building on April 11.

All payments on applications must be made on or before April 20, 1918.

Town Topics

MILLTOWN, April 4.—Miss Robbins, fiancée of G. Wortlig, and who resides in Trenton, spent a few days at the home of Mrs. A. W. Moore.

Mrs. Laning of Collingsnott, and Mrs. Stephenson, wife of Prof. Stephenson of New Brunswick, spent Tuesday evening at the home of Dr. and Mrs. N. N. Forney.

Misses Mabel Stephenson, Mildred Stelle and a Mame Glock visited friends at Camp Dix on Saturday.

The Blue Birds, who were last entertained at the home of Bessie Currie, will meet this week at the home of Marie Heil.

Landon Holt, son of Prof. and Mrs. Holt, of New York, is visiting his grandfather, Dr. Stephenson, at the parsonage. Mr. Holt is a freshman at the City of New York College, and has enjoyed seeing Milltown and meeting so many of the pastor’s friends.

On Thursday evening there will be choir rehearsal at the Milltown Mission.

Complaint of Dogs

Many citizens are complaining about the numerous unlicensed dogs roaming around, and owners of such dogs are warned to keep their dogs away from other people’s yards and gardens, or otherwise poison will be laid for them.

Entertainment for Jr. Red Cross

Don’t forget the Junior Red Cross entertainment Friday evening at 8 o’clock, at Hoye’s school on Hoye’s Lane. Should weather be exceedingly stormy, the entertainment will be held Saturday evening. The pupils wish to raise about fifteen dollars as that is the amount necessary to have the school enter as a unit in the Junior Red Cross. Special singing and violin selections, short dialogues and recitations will be on the program, also patriotic songs. Ice cream and cake will be for sale after the entertainment. Admission 10 cents. All come and help the Lawrence Brook school pupils.

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This Day in History: April 2nd, 1915

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This Day in History: April 2nd, 1915

MICHELIN AUTO DRIVERS WARNED ABOUT SPEEDING

MILLTOWN, April 2.—The speeding of automobiles and trolley cars through the Borough of Milltown, while the streets are crowded with school children and otherwise, was a subject discussed at length at a meeting of the Board of Education last evening, after a report or complaint which was made by Principal H. R. B. Meyers, who has been a close observer of the nuisance for some time. As a result, steps will be taken to place a fine on the violation of the speed limit who do not heed this warning.

Not only has the principal observed the nuisance, but several parents have entered complaints to him as well, stating that they are in constant fear while their children are on the way to and from school.

Special mention was made to the speeding of some of the Michelin drivers.

Signs have been placed on the main street near the school, but they do not seem to be of much consequence so far.

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Milltown Has Great Water Pressure for Fighting Fires

The Michelin gong sounded at quarter of seven last night which brought out Eureka Fire Company, No. 1, of Milltown, in short order, but instead of a fire, they were only called upon to make tests of several of the hydrants about that town. The tests showed there is as high as seventy pounds pressure and the streams of water were thrown twice and three times as high as any house in town. The firemen responded promptly to the call.

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This Day in History: January 18th, 1913

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This Day in History: January 18th, 1913

FAST LINE TO OPEN IN APRIL


P.S.C. Announces That Work on Link Between Bonhamtown and Elizabeth is Being Rushed—Cars to Pass Through New Brunswick

According to announcement made this morning to the Home News at the Newark office of the Public Service Corporation, the express trolley line from Newark to Trenton, passing through the heart of New Brunswick, will be opened the latter part of April. The work on the spur from Bonhamtown to Elizabethport is now being rushed.


This will be the connecting link in a trolley line from Newark to Trenton, and to Philadelphia by way of Camden.

An inspection of the line was made yesterday by President McCarter, of the Public Service Corporation, and other high officials of the company, and all were pleased with the outlook. For a distance of about eight miles from Elizabeth the rails are already laid, and the route, which is over private property, has been graded as far as Bonhamtown. When the work on this spur is finished, New Brunswick will have direct trolley communication with Elizabeth. There will also be direct trolley service between Elizabeth and Perth Amboy. It is planned to arrange the schedule in such a way that the fast line trolley will meet the New Brunswick–Perth Amboy cars at Bonhamtown.

The distance between Bonhamtown and Elizabethport is approximately 12 miles.

The fast line trolleys are to run over the Trenton–New Brunswick fast line as far as Milltown Junction. From there the cars pass over the P.S.C. tracks through New Brunswick over the Albany Street bridge, Highland Park, Lindenau, Piscatawaytown and Bonhamtown, and then to Elizabethport to Elizabeth and Newark.

Among the officials who made the inspection yesterday were Thomas N. McCarter, president of the Public Service Transportation, and John J. Burleigh, vice president.

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This Day History: January 11th, 1909

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This Day History: January 11th, 1909

NEW HALL WAS DEDICATED

About 400 people attended the dedicatory ceremony of Red Men’s Hall at Milltown, Saturday evening, conducted by State officers, consisting of chief of ceremonies, great prophet, great sachem, Sr., sagamore and junior sagamore, and speeches were made by the officers and Rev. Francis Smith, of Spotswood, and Rev. William Barney, of Milltown.

Rev. Leon Chamberlain made the opening prayer.

Delegates were present from all the surrounding towns and after the ceremony supper was served in the public hall of the new building. Silzer’s orchestra of this city furnished the music.

Jan 9 1911 – The Daily Home News – Pg. 1Download

This Day in History: December 6, 1912

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This Day in History: December 6, 1912

UNION HOTEL HAS STOOD ALMOST FIFTY YEARS
Has Only Changed Hands Twice During That Time—Charles Denhart is the Present Popular Proprietor

Sold Krueger Beer Since War Times

As the weary, hungry and, mayhap, thirsty traveler to Milltown alights from a Public Service chariot just past the car barn in that thriving little suburb of ours, his eye alights on a cheering sign.

“Union Hotel” are the words it bears. It hangs before a cozy frame building, which is at the head of Milltown’s small lake. And there is the home of Charles E. Denhart. The Union Hotel was established almost a half century ago, when the boys were just returning home from the Civil War. And in all the long stretch of years since then the hotel has changed hands only twice. Conrad Kohlhepp was its founder.

After him, George Kohlhepp took possession. And then came Mr. Denhart, its present proprietor. Each of the three who have acted as hosts in the Union Hotel have come from the original German settlers of Milltown. Each has had the respect of the community for himself and for his hotel.

Charles E. Denhart Proprietor of Union Hotel Milltown, NJ

Faithful to Krueger Beer
A feature of the hotel’s life has been the fact that one brand of beer alone has been served since it first came into existence back there in war times. Krueger & Hill got the Union Hotel’s patronage in 1865, and held it until 1883. Then the firm became the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Co., which it is to-day. But the change in name didn’t change the brewery’s output, so the Union Hotel continued faithful to its allegiance to the celebrated Krueger firm, and is to-day. Mr. Denhart doesn’t think that there’s much chance of a change now or in the future.

Dec 6 1912 – The Daily Home News – Pg. 8Download