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This Day in History: September 14th, 1907

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This Day in History: September 14th, 1907

THIEF RANSACKS MR. FONTAINE’S RESIDENCE
VICE PRESIDENT OF MICHELIN TIRE COMPANY

Vice-President Emile Fontaine’s residence on Main Street, Milltown, was burglarized last evening. The thief made off with jewelry and money, managing to escape without being detected.

Mr. Fontaine is the vice-president of the Michelin Tire Company and resides in the recently purchased Sine residence by Dr. Ferdinand Riva. The family retired at 10 p.m. The nurse and interpreter, Miss Anlee Holohan, was partially awakened by someone passing through her room before dawn. She also heard noises downstairs but, as she had asked the cook to wake her early, she didn’t pay much attention to it.

When the cook came downstairs at 6 o’clock this morning, she was startled to find the kitchen door wide open with the doormat in place, and the window screen on the steps. It was evident that the thief had entered through the window.

A thorough search of the house had been conducted, but some items were overlooked. One hundred dollars belonging to Miss Holohan had disappeared.

Clothing Stolen from His Room
Superintendent Fontaine noticed early this morning that his clothing was missing from his room but found it at the top of the stairs. His silver watch and chain, purchased in Paris, were gone. A silver dollar had been taken from his vest pocket, along with some loose change.

Mrs. Fontaine discovered a small decorative platter halfway down the stairs, and her silver watch, along with a fine long gold chain for her neck, was missing. The chain was valued at $32 in Paris. An old gold watch of English make and a gold brooch, both belonging to Miss Holohan, were also taken. These items held significant sentimental value for her.

It was clear that the thief had moved silently through the house and taken great care not to disturb anyone further.

At half-past six this morning, Superintendent Fontaine called Justice Headley to conduct an investigation in his home. Naturally, the family was highly alarmed but relieved that no more had been stolen.

It seems that there has been recent prowling by thieves in this area of Milltown, likely taking advantage of the darkness resulting from malfunctioning electric lights.

Thief Spotted Multiple Times
Mrs. Frederic Bauries spotted a man near her kitchen door at 1 o’clock one morning. He disappeared immediately. She had also noticed someone prowling around Justice Headley’s property around midnight on another occasion.

On a separate occasion, she frightened off a man attempting to enter her neighbor Charles Sevenhair’s window.

The same thief proceeded to David Nevius’ house and woke him up around 5 o’clock this morning. The thief was seen searching through Mr. Nevius’ trouser pockets. Mr. Nevius attempted to confront the thief but had trouble loading a cartridge into his gun, allowing the thief to escape. The thief managed to steal some money during this encounter.

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This Day in History: September 13th, 1909

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This Day in History: September 13th, 1909

Milltown Proud of the New M. E. Parsonage

MILLTOWN, Sept. 13-William Jaeger, of New York, was a week-end guest at the home of Charles Smith. Mrs. Charles Herrmann, of Main street, entertained out of town guests over Sunday.

The manager of the football team of the Crescent A. C. has asked that all candidates for the 1909 football eleven appear ready for light practice next Thursday evening. As the Crescents are quite enthusiastic over the game, it is expected that there will be a large number of candidates on hand. Mrs. William C. Kuhlthau, who has been quite ill, is convalescing under the care of Dr. N. N. Forney.

The congregation of the German Reformed Church listened to a very excellent sermon given by Rev. J. M. C. Garmo, of Buffalo, yesterday morning. Miss Mamie Glock assumed her duties as teacher in the South River public school to-day.

The above sketch is a true representation of the new M. E. parsonage at Milltown. It presents quite an imposing appearance, and is one of the finest residences in the town.

It is provided with all the modern improvements, steam heat, electric lights, Kewanee water system, a well equipped laundry, together with a gas heating range for the kitchen. On the first floor are the reception hall, parlor, library, dining room and kitchen.

On the second floor are five good-sized sleeping apartments besides a fair-sized bathroom. The trimming is of red oak, with hardwood floors throughout.

The reception hall and parlor are separated by artiste grill work, and the winding stairway running through the center of the house makes the hall very attractive. The cost of the building is estimated at $5,500, the architect of said building being George K. Parsell, of this city.

The pastor and family are now occupying the parsonage, and expect, with the aid of the ladies of the church. to hold a reception in the very near future, to which all members and friends of the congregation will be welcome.

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This Day in History: September, 10th 1909

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This Day in History: September, 10th 1909

NEW STREETS FOR MILLTOWN

Richter Bros. Will Give Deeds for Two Thoroughfares-Licenses for Peddlers Discussed Again.

MILLTOWN, Sept. 10.-The regular meeting of the Borough Council was held last evening.

Bills were presented by Henry Odell Amos Brown, Charles Hartlander, John Patterson, Joseph Rupprecht, George Aney, John Deiner, David Nevius, George Line William DeHart, Frederick Schneider, Public Service. S. R. Whitehead, John F. Kerwin. These bills were order- ed paid.

As there were no objections presented by the property owners of Ford avenue, an ordinance was adopted for the grading of Ford avenue from the westerly line of Main street to a point three hundred feet from the westerly line of Clay street.

A certificate from the borough engineer, stating the amount of work done by the Kerwin Co. in the curbing and laying of gutters on South Main street, was read and placed on file.

The finance committee reported a balance in the treasury of $1.492.92.

The total cost of the work done by the borough in South Main street was figured at $2,218.42. A resolution was passed for the clerk to post notices for a meeting of the street commissioners to be held on Sept 27, for the assessing of the property owners along said thoroughfare.

The license question was next brought up. Mayor Perry stated that many of the out of town tradesmen had paid their licenses and that others had promised to pay in the near future. A fish dealer from South Amboy had refused to pay his license, saying that he had caught the fish himself. Mayor Perry rather puzzled. and asked the advice of the attorney. Mr. Weigel said that he would look up the matter. Mayor Perry stated that the Richter brothers had some streets that they wished to present to the borough. Clay street in particular would be of great value to the borough, as it would serve as a thoroughfare should Main street be torn up. Richter avenue was another street that is in fine condition, and the Council made a motion that the Richter. brothers be asked to present the deeds for these two streets to the borough.

Cottage avenue was next considered. Christian Crabiel spoke of the desire of the property owners to have the street opened and to have the use of the borough lights.

One of the councilmen then took the floor and said that he thought the borough would gladly accept the street if it, was in as good a condition as Richter avenue.

Mayor Perry advised that the property owners and the council get together and decide on a plan to improve the street. The meeting was then adjourned.

Notes.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Matlack and Miss Isabel Matlack have returned from Lowell, Mass., where they have been attending the automobile races.

J. Ryan is spending his two weeks vacation at Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Edward Beecher has entered the employ of Conrad Kuhlthau.

Charles Heffner, of Church street, is improving his home by laying a concrete sidewalk along its front, John Andrews, of Riva avenue, has purchased a large lot on Booraem avenue and will erect upon it a large house in the near future.

A few of our town people attended the AL. E. Sunday School Convention at Sayreville yesterday.

The Misses Charlotte and Anna Miller, of South Amboy, are visitors in the borough today.

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This Day in History: August 30th, 1909

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This Day in History: August 30th, 1909

MILLTOWN COUNCIL MEETS

MILLTOWN, Aug. 31 – The Borough Council held an adjourned meeting on Saturday evening.

The Borough Clerk read an ordinance for the grading of Ford avenue from the westerly side of Main street to a point three hundred feet west of the westerly side of Main street. The ordinance was passed on its first reading. The clerk was authorized to post notices and intentions of the same in public places of the borough.

The profile map of Ford avenue made by the borough engineer was accepted. Mayor Perry stated that the Public Service was now busy in repairing the streets that were disturbed by the laying of the gas pipes. The meeting was then adjourned.

Miss Charlotte Heinz was a visitor of Miss Martha Brant yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. Williams and daughter, of New Haven, Conn., are visiting at the home of Mrs. Mary Patterson, of Ford Avenue

Misses Lizzie Patterson and Elizabeth Kuhlthau start to-day for a week’s visit at Asbury Park.

Mrs. Conrad Heyl and Miss Alice Heyl, of Main street, have returned from an extended visit to George’s Road.

The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Ger man Reformed Church are busy preparing for their annual harvest home, to be held in the grove at the rear of the church on Thursday, Sept. 2. A good supper will await all that come, and a large crowd is expected.

The Ladies’ Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be held this evening at the home of Mrs. M. A. Evans, of Main street.

A petition is being circulated, signed by the property holders of North Main street, asking the borough, permission to oil said thoroughfare, providing the borough put the road bed in proper condition, and each property owner paying their share of the cost of oiling. It is, to be hoped that permission. will be granted, as it will greatly add to the beauty of the street and the comfort of those living along its roadbed.

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This Day in History: August 18th, 1914

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This Day in History: August 18th, 1914

LOCAL BOYS GET IN TROUBLE WITH CIRCUS MEN

Report That They Got a Severe Beating

Camp Fire Girls Return from Camp Greatly Benefited

Water System Contractors’ Hard Luck.

MILLTOWN, Aug. 18.-Two local youths meddled around the Thompkins Wild West circus tents around three o’clock Sunday morning, and were accosted by members of the show. They had a debate which culminated in a severe beating with a rawhide, aroused the Judge from his slumbers, called a cop and then after being unable to identify their assail- ant had to pay the costs themselves. At least that is the way the story goes. It was said that after the war- rant was issued the party making the charge together with a local officer,. brought one of the showmen to the Judge’s office but he claimed he was not the man who had administered the beating, and owing to their in- ability to identify the person the case was dismissed and the accusers. had to pay.

Camp Fire Girls Return.

Misses Mary Hand, Marie Young. Martha Headley, Ella Kaiser and Gertrude Kuhlthau, members of the Minnewawa Camp Fire, have return- ed from their week of camping along the Delaware and report having had the time of their lives. The girls slept outside a good part of the time they were away and feel much refreshed for it. Some of the members, it is said, learned how to swim and numerous other sports. Last week they were visited by Mrs. Christian Kuhlthau, Mrs. L. L. Hand and daughter. Elizabeth. Mrs. Emily Lins and daughter, Emily, Mrs. Nicholas Young and Miss Margaret Gill.

Cars Delayed.

Traffic was somewhat delayed on the South Amboy line late yesterday afternoon owing to some trouble in the local power house. It was necessary to get more power by way of Perth Amboy to keep up the schedule.

Hard Luck With First Well.

In digging the first well for the new water system in Milltown an exceptional hard vein of shell was struck by the contractors and driving on this particular one has ceased for the present. There is, however, another one of the wells well under way and it is expected will be finished by Saturday of this week. The foundation for the pumping station has been started.

Were Going Sailing.

Jack Chevalier, a popular Public service employee, of the local power house, was scheduled to take a party of trolleymen for a sail down to South Beach yesterday but when the merry party reacted Sayreville they found the tide had gone out Chevalier’s boat was stuck in mud. “Wait until the tide comes in boys,” said the owner of the boat. and the boys did wait, and waited. and then some more and at last found that the tide, at high water. was not high enough to float the ship. Finally, disgusted over the long wait but determined to get to a beach other than such as offered at Sayreville the trolleymen boarded a trolley car and journeyed to Seldler’s Beach for a shore dinner. They had created enormous appetites waiting for the rising tide.

Rally September 18.

The rally which is being planned by the German Reformed Sunday, School is to be held the second Sun- day in September, or the 13th.

Guards to Drill Tonight.

Charles L. Walters Guards will hold uniform drill rehearsal this evening. All members are requested to be present.. Following prayer service a meeting will be held in the Methodist church to make arrangements for the annual harvest home. Judge Lindsey at Sayreville Tonight.. Judge Benjamin B. Lindsey, of Denver, Colorado Juvenile Court, will recite “The Misfortunes of Mickey” at the Sayreville Chautauqua this evening.

Personal Notes.

J. M. Crablel, who has been enjoying a two weeks vacation. resumed his duties with the Pennsylvania Railroad at New York yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Boyce, of Ford avenue, entertained out of town friends on Sunday. Henry Baler, of North Milltown. motored to Morgan Sunday. John Worthage, of the Michelin Tire Company, is enjoying a vacation Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wagner, of New York. were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Wagner, of Main street. An eleven pound baby girl recent- I arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Welsh. Messrs. Carl Hermann, Irving Crabiel and Mr. Grieve witnessed the baseball game in New York yesterday. A party consisting of Mesars. Charles Denhard, Myron Fouratt Al Weber, John Zimmerman and Charles Snedeker enjoyed a fishing trip off Sandy Hook Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roeder have returned to their home in Newark after a week’s visit at the Hotel Denhard. John Worthage was a Morgan visitor yesterday. Albert Sevenhair and son, of New York City, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sevenhair. Edward Schlosser and Jacob Van Deursen were Seidler visitors yester- day. Mrs. N. E. Rhoades and sons, Kenneth and Greydon, have returned from an extended visit at Stroudsburg, Penn. Dr. N. N. Forney is enjoying three weeks vacation at Norwich, Conn. During his absence Dr. F. Hoffman, of New Brunswick, is taking care of his patients. Irving Crabiel is enjoying a vacation. John Deiner, of Perth Amboy, was a week-end visitor in the Borough. John Hoelzer, of Trenton, spent Sunday with his parents in the Borough. John Worthage, of the Michelin, is enjoying a vacation. Robert Beecher was a Sunday visitor at Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. George Crablel and son, Harold. were Sunday visitors at Asbury Park. Robert Beecher has accepted a position with Conrad Kuhlthau. Miss Martha Brandt is spending a few days at Jersey City. Mrs. Nicholas Young and son, John and Mrs. Emily Lins spent the week- end with the Minnewawa Camp Fire Girls at their camp along the Delaware. The Machinists of New Brunswick will hold a picnic in Parson’s Grove, Wednesday evening. P. Peter Jensen, of Arlington, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Peter Jensen, of the Borough.. Elmer Sayre, who has been con- fined to his home with rheumatism, is able to be about again. Lee Stein is ill at Wells Hospital with typhoid fever.

Milltown Personals.

Lee Stein is confined to Wells Hospital with typhoid fever. Jos. Crabiel enjoyed a trip up the Hudson recently. Elmer Sayre, who has been confined to his home with rheumatism, is able to be about again. J Peter Jensen of Arlington, N. J., is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jensen, of the borough. Miss Helen Glock, Mrs. George Lins and daughter Minnie and Walter Reeves and family enjoyed a sail up the Hudson recently. Quite a number of local people heard the famous lecture on “Acres of Diamonds,” by Dr. Russell Conwell at the Sayreville Chautauqua Saturday evening. Among those attending were: Rev. and Mrs. L. L. Hand, Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Barney, Miss Gertrude Barney, Misses Anna Hoffer. Lillian Huff, Susie Crabiel, Fannie Canter, Harriet Evans, Christian Crabiel. Joe Lackey Misses Alice and Mae DeHart, of South River, were entertained at the home of William DeHart recently, Miss Ruth Okeson underwent an operation at Wells Hospital recently. having had her adenoids removed by Dr. N N Forney Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wagner, of New York, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Wagner. A bouncing eleven pound baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Welsh recently. Dr. N .N. Forney is enjoying a three weeks vacation at Norwich, Conn. Dr. F. Hoffman, of New Brunswick, is taking care of his patients. Irving Crabiel is enjoying a vacation. John Worthge, of the Michelin, is en- Joying a vacation. Robert Beecher was a Sunday visitor at Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. George Crablel and son Harold were Sundy visitors at Asbury Park. Miss Martha Brandt is spending a few days at Jersey City. Mrs. Nicholas Young and son John. and Mrs. Emily Lins spent the week- end with the Minnewawa Camp Fire Girls at their camp along the Delaware. The Machinists, of New Brunswick, will hold a picnic in Parsons Grove Wednesday evening. J. Peter Jensen, of Arlington, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jensen, of the borough. Elmer Sayre, who has been confined to his home with rheumatism, is able to be about again. Lee Stein is ill at Wells Hospital with typhoid fever. The Michelin track team failed to bring back the laurels from the Keansburg meet on Saturday. Dickinson, with a 2.30 handicap, came in around the 15th. The others all finished the one mile course, but not for honors.  

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This Day in History: August 17th, 1908

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MILLTOWN MAN FELL FROM R. R. TRESTLE

MILLTOWN, Aug. 17 – Martin Shuler, an employee of the Raritan River Railroad Company, fell off the trestle of that railroad here while mending it Sunday morning. He fell about twenty-five feet, crushing his hand and breaking his wrist in three places. Mr. Shuler was taken to the office of Dr. N. S. Torney, who set the broken bones.

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