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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.

April 2 1915- The Daily Home News – Pg. 8Download

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.

April 2 1915- The Daily Home News – Pg. 6Download

This Day in History: January 22nd, 1910

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IMPROVEMENT TO CHURCH
German Reformed Has New $1,600 Organ—Edifice Remodeled, New Carpets, Steamheating Plant, etc.

MILLTOWN, Jan. 22.—The improvements to the German Reformed Church are about completed. The auditorium has been completely remodeled and an addition has been built on the rear, in which will be placed the new $1,600 pipe organ.

The Ladies’ Aid Society purchased a Brussels carpet for the floor of the auditorium. Henry Christ, the local plumber, installed the steam heating plant in the church. The members now have a house of worship of which they may well be proud. The improvements cost about $5,000.

Rev. Leon Chamberlain will preach a sermon on missions to-morrow morning. His subject will be “The Open Door.” In the evening, Miss Ellfrich, of Haddonsfield, the president of the Camden County Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, will give an interesting talk on W.C.T.U. work. Miss Ellfrich is a fine speaker, and will draw a large audience. Sunday school will be held as usual at 2 p.m. Miss Mabel Schencker will lead the Epworth League meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Services at the German Reformed Church: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; morning service, 10:30 a.m.; young people’s meeting, 6:45 p.m.; preaching by Rev. W.F. Barny at 7:30 p.m.

IRVING CRABIEL BREAKS WRIST.
Irving Crabiel, the 12-year-old son of Mrs. Joseph Crabiel, of School street, broke his wrist on Thursday night while coasting on the hill in the rear of the M.E. Church. There was an old iron wagon tire frozen on the side of the hill, and the boy did not see it until his hand had struck it. Dr. N.N. Forney is in attendance.

RED MEN INSTALL OFFICERS.
The Wiekatunk Tribe of Red Men raised their chiefs at their regular meeting last evening. The following officers were installed:
Sachem, George Loun; senior sagamore, Augustus Ruprecht; junior sagamore, Gilbert Gill; prophet, Milton Brindle; chief of records, E.V. Emmons; keeper of wampum, Adam Wagner; trustee, George Heyl; examining physician, Dr. N.N. Forney.

The installing deputy was Max Lemchen, of South River. There were other visitors present from South River.

Jan 22 1910 – The Daily Home News – Pg. 8Download

This Day in History: May 13th, 1922

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This Day in History: May 13th, 1922

FIND BODY OF MISSING MILLTOWNER

Believed That Aged Man Was Attacked With a Paralytic Stroke – Boy Scouts Aided in Search.

MILLTOWN, May 13.-Nicholas Heimel, sixty years old, of South Main Street, Milltown, who left his home shortly after the noon hour meal Thursday, was found drowned yesterday afternoon near Clancy’s Dock on a stream running in from the Raritan River on the estate owned by John Newmeyer, east of Weston’s Mills.

The searching party of police and Boy Scouts worked faithfully all day, in addition to a number of residents who made up a party and searched the woods in the near vicinity of the pumping station, the place where he was last seen.

The Boy Scouts had searched the surrounding property of the Newmeyer estate once during the day, but on their return Mr. Newmeyer and several other men joined in the search and soon the body of the missing man was found in the water near the dock.

The police immediately notified his wife and family.

Mr. Heimel only recently sold his farm on the outskirts of this place and moved to South Main Street to live with his son John. He had not been enjoying the best of health and was greatly worried over financial affairs, however, seemingly not really despondent. He partook of dinner at noon Thursday, and immediately afterward started out for a walk.

Failing to return late in the afternoon, his family became alarmed and soon a searching party was made up and at work.

Councilman Jos. Herbert, chairman of the police committee, sent Marshals Buehl and Stutz to work and during the night and all day yesterday carried provisions to them and others that were assisting so that no time would be lost.

There is much credit due the Boy Scouts under the leadership of Albert Heim, and the police department for their diligent efforts in finding the old man.

The deceased is survived by his wife and two sons, Conrad and John, all of this place. He also leaves a daughter, residing in Trenton.

Coroner John V. Hubbard made an investigation and expresses the belief that Mr. Heimel was attacked with a paralytic stroke, and fell into the stream. The deceased had suffered a stroke several months ago. He was accustomed to taking long walks and usually went unaccompanied.

The funeral will be held from his late home, 372 Main Street, Milltown, on Monday afternoon, and Undertaker Hubbard will direct.

May-13-1922-The-Daily-Home-News-Pg.-1Download