This Day in History: March 13th, 1914

This Day in History: March 13th, 1914

Council Puts Ban on Intoxicants Being Sold At Picnic Groves Here

MILLTOWN March 13.-The Borough Council convened in regular session at the Borough Hall last night. Mayor William Kuhlthau, Jr., Clerk R. A. Harkins, Councilman Henry Kuhlthau, Albert Skewis, C. H. Crenning, William R. Evans, B. Miller and Charles Bauries answered. the roll call.

The minutes of the last meeting and the adjourned meeting were read and approved.

Councilman Skewis made a motion to the effect that there shall be no intoxicating liquor sold at either of the picnic groves during the coming season, which was seconded by Councilman Kuhlthau and unanimously carried by the Council.

Councilman Skewis said that he had been spoken to by a number of parties regarding the trouble at the picnic groves, particularly last year, and all because of the selling of liquor It has been a menace to the public for a long while, said the Councilman, as far as that particular part of the town is concerned, and if more people lived up that way there would be more of a general kick.

Councilman Evans said that people who did not live up that way can hardly appreciate what a disturbance is caused by the picnics held there at which liquor is sold, and he believes the owners also appreciate the situation and will cooperate with the officials of the borough in order to keep peace in the borough.

Minimum Light Rate of $1 Per Month

The rules as submitted by the Light Committee, which provide that the minimum rate for electric current shall be $1 per month or $12 per year, were approved and 300 copies ordered printed for distribution among the light customers. By recent action of the Counsel all meters to be installed in the future and any meters to be installed in place of those that may be defective will be owned by the borough.



Filing of Affidavits.

Prior to the introduction of the resolutions by Councilman Kuhlthau there was filed with the Borough Clerk affidavits to the effect that the notice of intention or the Installation of a water system had been published according to law, and also affidavits to the effect that no remonstrances had been filed with the Borough Clerk within sixty days protesting against the installation of either of the above.

In regard to the $12,500 which the city of New Brunswick agreed to pay to the borough of Milltown toward the construction of sewer and water systems, Attorney Weigel said that according to law they have no right to pay this amount to Milltown, but that on last Wednesday night a bill was introduced Into the Legislature making the necessary provisions for this action. The Milltown Commission had provided in its aggregate that this amount shall be paid when the work starts, but the New Burnswick Commission had made no mention as to when the amount would be paid. He said that a meeting of the two commissions would soon clear up the matter and that he would keep pushing the bill until it became a law.

The chairman of the Light Committee, Charles Bauries, reported that all the transformers have now been changed to a 110-volt circuit and that the electric light line, which was somewhat damaged by the recent storm, has been put in thorough working order by Electrician Roth

The chairman of the Street Committee reported progress as usual. The snow is gradually melting away, says he.

The question of advertising for a special election to decide for or against the construction of a sewer and water system was not definitely decided at the Council meeting last night, as originally intended, for the reason that the Council had not passed resolutions declaring the amount necessary to be raised by general taxation for this purpose.

Councilman Kuhlthau presented resolutions which confirm the recommendations of the Water Commission and declare that $45,000 is necessary to be raised for water and $57,500 for sewers and also declare that the Council will proceed to advertise for sewer and water systems.

Following this action it will be necessary for ten days or more to elapse before the Council can advertise for a special election, which step will be taken at an adjourned meeting, which is to be held on March 26, and then the election will not be held until thirty days from the date of the first publication of notice for such election.

License Your Dog.

A resolution as introduced by Councilman Skewis regarding the licensing of dogs was unanimously adopted, the same to be effective March 26. The resolution provides that every dog shall have a collar and a tag with the name of the owner and registry number, and if any stray canines are captured by the officers or dog catchers they will be destroyed within twenty-four hours providing the owner does not appear before the officers and pay a fee of $2.50 and besides $1 for the registering of such stray canine. The officers authorized to act in the capacity of dog catchers are George Lins. Joseph Rupprecht and Charles Foerter.



Bills Paid.

The following bills were ordered

paid:

C. D. Reese………………………….                  $3.00

C. V. L. Booream, postmaster.                16.24

New Brunswick Times……………                3.60

Public Service Electric Co……….            85

Public Service Electric Co……..               316.80

Henry A Christ…………………….                 79.50

W. S. Roth…………………………..               121.90

Ellis Van Hise…………………………….              4.00

John Christ, steward………………..           10.00

James Boyd & Bros…………………..          18.92

John Lins, Overseer of Poor,

board Frank Bold…………..             12.00

Clarence Hines, repairing har-

Ness……………………………………………      2.65

Oscar Harkins, jail……………………..           14.15

Joseph F Rupprecht……………………….         5.00

On motion, the meeting was adjourned to March 26, at which time. the matter of advertising for a special election will be taken up.

The Collector’s report for the month of February follows:

Balance……………………….                 $5,445.49

Rent, Bldg. Loan Assn………………              12.00

Delinquent tax………………………..              16.52

Interest………………………………….              1.02

Delinquent taxes……………………….              1.50

Lights…………………………………………               288.00

$5.761 53

DISBURSEMENTS.

Public Service Electric Co.                             $396.00

Public Service Electric Co.                             5.45

Public Service Electric Co.                             1.10

W. S. Roth……………………                            32.50

Home News………………………                         89.42

Times Publishing Co…………                        91.50

Alb. Sevenhair…………………..                         13.50

Middlesex County………………                       117.15

E. T. Barnum, jall………………..                     98.75

H. Rathcamp………………………                    54.00

Board of Health…………………..                   43.20

John Lins……………………………..                 24.00

Ingran Richardson Mfg. Co……..                  23.00

Incidentals………………………………                  86.66

$1,076.23

Balance…………………………………..                  4,688.30

$5,764.63



Young People on Sleigh Ride.

Among those that enjoyed a delightful sleighing party to Spotswood last night were Messrs. Edw. Brown, Clifford Schlosser, William Lins, Henry Hartlander and Herbert Shafer, Misses Gussie Van Arsdale, Gertrude Schmidt, Gertrude Barney, Inda Fund and Mabel Miller.

The party stopped at Vleet’s Hotel, where they enjojyed a luscious repast ere they started on their homeward journey. Garret Funk drove and brought the party safely home in the early hours of the morning.

Fred Finn visited his nephew, Johnny Dundee, the lightweight champion, in New York yesterday. Herman Banker, of New Brunswick, was in the borough yesterday and bid his friends farewell are he departed for Akron, Ohio, where he will be employed in the rubber shoe factory.

At a meeting of the entertainment committee of the Crescent Club held Iast evening final arrangements were made for ladies’ night in Red Men’s building next Wednesday evening. One of the most interesting features of the program will be an entertainment by the Knickerbocker Quartet, of New York, assisted by Dudley Prescott, besides there will be music by Cortelyou’s orchestra, of New Brunswick. Dancing will be enjoyed. and various other pastimes will be provided.

Invitations have been extended to all the members, the Girls’ Crescent Club, the K. K. K., businessmen of the borough and each member is privileged to bring a friend or friends. The affair will far eclipse anything of its kind ever given by the club.

The Tamakwa Camp Fire Girls entertained at the home of Miss Emma Kaiser last evening, at which time a ceremonial meeting was held.

The girls displayed their charitableness last night, when prior to their meeting they visited “Aunt Kate” Rappleyea, of Riva avenue and presented her with many useful gifts.

The Dorcas Sewing Circle met at the German Reformed Church last evening.

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union held its regular meeting at the Methodist parsonage last. night.

Mrs. Isaac Terry and Mrs. Jonn Terry, of New Brunswick, visited relatives in the borough Wednesday.


This Day in History: August 5th, 1911

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.


This Day in History: August 3rd, 1911

This Day in History: August 3rd, 1911

FIRE APPARATUS FOR MILLTOWN

Will Be Exhibited at Fireman’s Picnic on August 5


MILLTOWN. Aug. 3. At 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon the new fire apparatus recently purchased by the borough from Boyd Brothers, of Philadelphia, for $4,100 arrived in the borough. On the truck was a chauffeur and representative of the firm and Mayor Conrad Richter, who, being anxious for fire protection in the borough, did much in bringing about the purchase of the truck.

The apparatus certainly made a fine appearance as it came through the borough yesterday. The body of the truck is red with yellow trimmings and on the front in large letters is the name of Milltown’s first fire company. On the truck are two chemical tanks, several feet of hose, extension ladders and hooks, which make a complete outfit.

The truck is propelled by motor power and is capable of making from 20 to 25 miles an hour. The body is set upon an autocar chassis. It is equipped with solid rubber tires.

The apparatus will be on exhibition on Saturday, August 5, when the firemen will hold their first grand picnic at Milltown Park. The day promises to be one of the greatest days of celebration in the history of the borough. The dancing will begin at the park at 3 p. m. and will continue until midnight. At 7 p. m. the officials of the borough. In automobiles, and the firemen will form a parade, preceded by the Milltown Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps. The line of march has not as yet been determined, but will include the principal streets of the borough.

But this- – pageant is not all. After dark there will be a grand display of fireworks at the park, which will attract many.

Saturday will be almost a holiday in the borough. It is thought that business places will close in the early afternoon in honor of the firemen. Houses will be gayly decorated with flags and bunting.

Complimentary tickets have been sent to the fire companies of New Brunswick and a record-breaking crowd is expected.