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This Day History: November 10th, 1918

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This Day History: November 10th, 1918

Milltown Boys On Firing Line Down Near Verdun

In the last issue of The Sunday Times a letter was published from Private George Warnsdorfer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Warnsdorfer, of Milltown, in which he told of his experiences on the firing line down near Metz. The American since then have approached nearer this fortress which General Pershing has declared they will take if it takes their last man to win, In the picture is another Milltown boy, Al Webber.

Canvassers for United War Work Campaign

MILLTOWN, Nov. 9.-There will be a meeting of the canvassers for the United War Work Campaign in the National Bank Building on Monday night at 8 o’clock. meeting will be for the purpose of giving final instructions and dis- tributing material to the workers so that they can start out immediately if they so desire to canvass their territory.

The raising of $5,000 in Milltown for the seven affiliated relief organizations of the war is the greatest task that has been set for the borough yet. It is a big sum to raise but the town cannot fail now when everything requires that a splendid showing be made at home. Let us all put the joy and the exultation of the peace celebration into practical dollars so that the work which makes the boys in the army happy may be carried on. canvas-

The following are the canvassers:

District No. 1 – Miss Dora Harkins, captain; Miss Stella Booraem, Miss Fanny Canter, Jos. Crabiel, Albert W. Moore.

District No. 2 – Miss Mamie Glock, captain: Miss Katherine Snedeker. Miss Mabel Stephenson, Wilbur Kuhlthau.

District No. 3 – Mrs. John W. Stull, captain; Mrs. Chas. V. L. Booraem, Chas. V. L. Booraem.

District No. 4 – Miss Anna Hofer, captain; Miss Elizabeth Patterson. Miss Lillie Huff, J. F. D. Heiniken.

District No. 5 – Mrs. Chas. B. Crabiel, chairman: Mrs. Wm. DeHart, Miss Gertrude Kuhlthau, Mrs. Chris.) Kuhlthau, Jr., Jacob S. DeHart.

District No. 6 – Mrsr. Christian Kuhlthau, Miss Mildred Stelle, Mrs. N. N. Forney, Lester Snedeker.

District No. 7 – Miss Anna E. Kuhlthau, chairman; Miss Mena Lins, Milton Brindle, Howard Booraem.

District No. 8 – Miss Bertha Snedeker, captain; Miss Susan Crabiel,, Harold Schlosser.

District No. 9 – Gilbert Gili, chair- man; A. L. Kuhlthau, Chris. Kuhlthau, Jr.

District No. 10 – D. Bardin, chair-t man; Wm. C. Kuhlthau.

District No. 11 – Miss Mabel Snedeker, chairman; Miss Elsie Crabiel, Howard DeHart.

District No. 13 – Mrs. Walter R. Smith, chairman; Miss Katherine. Walter R. Heil, Miss E. Kuhlthau, Smith, John Hunker.

District No. 14 – Mrs. Harold V. Kuhlthau, chairman; Miss Kathryn Hoelzer, Mrs. John Dora, Harold V. Kuhlthau.

District No. 15 – Rev. W. F. Barney, Miss Mena Lins, Miss Sadie Heinz.

District No. 16 – Mrs. R. B. Shep- pard, Miss Mary Kuhlthau, R. B. Sheppard. Mrs. Eimer

District No. 17 – Sayre, Miss Mary Schlacter, Mat- thew McQuinn.

District No. 18 – Miss Mae Kuhlthau, captain; Charles B. Crabiel. German Reformed Church-Mar- tin Miller.

Methodist Episcopal Church- Oward DeHart.

Russell Playing Card Co.-W. C. Horner, Robert Matlack, G. 1. Glines.

Red Men’s Association. John Klotzbach.

Jr. O. U. A. M.-Fred W. DeVoe.

Sr. O. U. A M.-Jas. Slover. Firemen Edw. Emmens.

German Society-Geo. Kuhlthau. Daughters of Liberty-Mrs. S. L. Rappleyea.

Red Feather Council-Mrs. Harriet C. Glock.



MILLTOWN NOTES

MILLTOWN, Nov. 9.-The many friends of Miss Josie Madden, who formerly resided on Church street, will be sorry to hear she is seriously ill with the influenza.

Herbert Keller, of Philadelphia, recently visited his brother here.

Miss Mary Roberts has been visiting friends at Trenton.

Mrs. Josph Green of Patrick’s Corner, visited her sister, Mrs. Yens Nel- son, on Thursday.

Mrs. Willard Wilson and son Willard, Jr., and mother-in-law, were the guests of Mrs. Peter Zenewich of School street.

Warren A. Roe, formerly principal of the public school, but now in Newark, was a visitor in town on Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Keller are entertaining the latter’s sister. Miss Ethel Keller, for a few days. Miss Keller is a trained nurse at the Pennsylvania Hospital at Philadelphia, but expects to enter the U. S. A. service.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Valentine of Clay street, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Beatty, of Newark.

J. F. D. Heineken, supervising principal of East Brunswick, presided at the Teachers’ Professional meeting held at Sumner Hill on Friday.

Many Milltown residents attended the Catholic Mission at St. John’s Church, New Brunswick.

Casper Smith of Middletown, Conn., attended the funeral of his mother-in- law, Mrs. Mary Graulich.

Milltown is having lightless nights for part of the time, generally from 6 until 7 o’clock, a rather inappropriate time as the most people travel at that time and many are inconvenienced.

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This Day in History: October 27th, 1922

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This Day in History: October 27th, 1922

Milltown Will Raise Funds For Disabled Soldiers on Nov. 4th

MILLTOWN, Oct. 26 – Milltown is set to join the national movement on Saturday, November 4th, as the “Forget-Me-Not Day” is observed across the United States. Preparations are in full swing for the sale of forget-me-nots by the local girls and women at public areas in town on November 4th. A significant number of salespeople will be present to distribute the flowers to residents. All proceeds from “Forget-Me-Not Day” will be allocated for the relief and welfare of the country’s wounded and disabled veterans of the world war. These funds aim to support their legislative activities, establish clubhouses and summer camps, and further the cause of those who were injured during the war, assisting them in their transition back to civilian life.

The Disabled American Veterans of the World War, which is spearheading the “Forget-Me-Not Day”, represents over 100,000 wounded and disabled U.S. veterans. The organization also advocates for an additional 150,000 veterans who will benefit from the November 4th initiatives. C. Hamilton Cook, the national commander of the Disabled American Veterans of the World War, has issued a call to mothers, wives, and sweethearts of the nation’s war veterans to actively participate in selling the forget-me-nots. The funds raised play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being of the nation’s disabled veterans.

Lester Enedeker heads the “Forget-Me-Not Day” committee in Milltown, with support from high school girls. The First National Bank acts as the committee’s treasurer. Contributions to the “Forget-Me-Not Day” campaign can be made directly to the bank, either by mail or in person.

WOMEN VOTERS ENJOY INFORMATIVE DISCUSSIONS
MILLTOWN, Oct. 27 – The Women Republicans convened for an enthusiastic meeting at Red Men’s Hall last evening. The event featured enlightening talks by several notable speakers: Miss Gertrude Wise from Morristown, a Republican Club Field Organizer; Mrs. W. W. Oliver, a member of the State Committee; and J. H. Juncker, a local councilman candidate.

Miss Wise discussed the role women can play in political processes. She meticulously detailed strategies successfully implemented in other towns to encourage women voters to actively participate at the polls. Additionally, she touched upon effective methods to engage those who have previously been indifferent to their voting privilege. Her discourse was both captivating and insightful, and attendees are sure to benefit from her shared expertise.

Mrs. Oliver provided insights on the bond issue and emphasized areas of work women should predominantly focus on.

J. H. Juncker, the local councilman hopeful, also addressed the attendees. He expressed his deep-rooted connection to Milltown, which isn’t solely because of his birth, education, or familial ties to the town. To him, the town has always been a significant learning ground. He went on to reflect upon various roles he has embraced in the community:

“I’ve engaged in diverse facets of community life. From serving as a Sunday School secretary, participating in Club life, taking on roles in sports management, to being involved in business, finance, education, and even church activities. My overarching philosophy remains consistent: we derive from life and our community what we invest in it. If we desire our community to shine and rank among the state’s best, it’s incumbent upon its citizens to dedicate their utmost thought and energy to achieve this.”

Juncker’s multifaceted involvement includes roles like Sunday School secretary, athletic manager, lodge life secretary, business life secretary and treasurer, Board of Education member, Sunday school teacher, church deacon, and president of the Board of Health.

Once upon a time in the Borough of Milltown, there was a club of young men who aspired to conquer the athletic honors of Middlesex County. They were steadfast in their purpose, never wavering until their goal was achieved. At one of their annual banquets, an ex-Mayor of the community praised these young men, heralding them as the future leaders of Milltown. He urged them to approach all endeavors with the same vigor and to achieve success in larger aspects of life, just as they did in sports. Although these boys have grown into men, their undaunted spirit remains a prominent part of our community. Many of them are now in official positions, while others continue to uplift the spirit of “nothing but the best in life for Milltown.” With this spirit and cooperation from everyone, there’s no doubt Milltown will be a champion community.

The George & Silzer Club met last night at the public school, organizing their efforts to assist in electing Judge Silzer as Governor of the State. C.V.L. Booream, the president, presided over the meeting. An enthusiastic group of members was present, eager to contribute to the details of the club’s initiatives leading up to the election. Efforts are underway to have Mr. Silzer address a gathering before the election, and plans are in motion to display a Silzer banner on Main Street. The committee responsible for securing the banner consists of Thomas Carr, Chris Monaghan, and John Montgomery. Already, one hundred citizens have enrolled as members of the club, and more memberships are anticipated in the coming week.

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This Day in History: July 5th, 1922

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This Day in History: July 5th, 1922

Judge Silzer Compliments Milltown at Unveiling Of World War Monument

MILLTOWN. July 5th-Before an assemblage of nearly 1,500 people the monument erected by the people of this place to their war dead was unveiled yesterday morning after one of the finest parades ever held in the borough. Practically the whole community turned out in tribute to the memory of the men who died in the struggle against militarism and autocracy.

The feeling of the community was voiced by Judge George S. Silzer of Metuchen who mentioned the help he received from the citizens when he started to practice law, and T. F.. Meaney, vice Commander of the American Legion, Department of New Jersey, who addressed the big assemblage which gathered near the monument at the Intersection of Ford avenue. and Main street.

“This is a momentous day in the history of the borough to whose citizens I owe considerable gratitude,” declared Judge Slizer In opening his address. “You are to be congratulated on the good sense displayed in the erection of such a fine monument which is to attribute to those men who went out from the homes of this town to fight that the world should be made free from autocracy.”

He declared that we should pray that God will never permit the tics that now bind America and France to be severed and that the 30% of our State suffering from the serious effects of the great struggle should be cared for through the best means that can Le provided as this is a duty and should be a privilege

To climax his remarks he appealed to the gathering to read at least once a year the Declaration of Independence.

T. F. Meaney, vice commander of the American Legion of New Jersey, was the next speaker, He delivered a most stirring address on the perpetuation of American institutions. He made a strong appeal to every citizen of this town and country to be 100 per cent. American.

Having served in the great conflict he could speak from experience and thus held his hearers spell bound during his excellent address.

Big Parade.

The parade in which about half the population of the town took part in marched through the main street headed by Marshalls Lins Beecher and Rupprecht. followed by Mayor H. R. B. Meyers and counsel, Michelin band, G. A. R. veterans of Milltown and New Brunswick in automobiles. memorial committee. Perry-Worthge Post, Spanish-American War veterans of New Brunswick who had an excellent representation in line, French War veterans of New York, and representatives of the French consul.

Local French veterans deserve much praise for the number of men in line and the interest manifested. They were headed by Captain P. Cholet a member of the memorial committee. The children of the public school did their bit to add to the parade by having a large number in line.

Next the Boy Scout organization in full strength, followed by representation of the Charles L Walters Council and Rescue Council. Last but by no means least came the fire department in full array, trailed by its fine engine.

W. G. Evans, chairman of the memorial committee, with a few chosen words presented the monument to Mayor H. R. B. Meyers, who in a most gracious manner accepted it on behalf of the peoples of the town.

He stated that it was with a feeling of great pride to accept it and to have the honor of being delegated to such a pleasant task. He complimented the memorial committee and Chairman Evans very highly.

At the first notes of the “Star Spangled Banner” as played by the Michelin band, Mrs.S. Rappleyea. mother of George Worthge who died in a hospital in France and Miss Patience Perry, sister of Spencer Perry who made the supreme sacrifice while in action “over there,” pulled the ropes that re- leaned “Old Glory” and revealed a fine granite piece, nine feet high. with a bronze tablet of a “dough- boy” and the following inscription, “In memory of those from Mill- town who served in the World War. Erected 1922.” This is at the head of a concrete wall in the center of which will be seen beautiful shrubbery to add to the beauty of the place.

Right soon the other end of the plot will be adorned by a cannon which is to be given the town. Further electric light will add greatly so that when all details are carried out which could not be taken care of until the monument was placed, something most appealing to the eye and pride of all Milltown will be the outcome.

Receive Colors.

Prior to the parade the Boy Scout troop was presented with colors by T. F. Meaney, through the Perry-Worthge Post. The gift was most greatly appreciated.

The library will be open at the usual hours this afternoon and evening. It was cloned yesterday owing to the holiday.

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This Day In History: April 13, 1919

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This Day In History: April 13, 1919

HOW MILLTOWN COULD BE TRANSFORMED: SUGGESTION THAT IT BE MADE TO REPRESENT “A LITTLE BIT OF FRANCE TRANSPLANTED TO AMERICA”

(By HELEN McCALLUM)

Ever since the time General Lafayette came across the ocean with his army and held out a helping hand to America in Revolutionary days, there has been a bond of friendship between America and France and it has been doubly, yes trebly cemented by the events of the recent war.

One of the results of this is bound to be an interchange of ideas, customs and manners between French and American people. It is shown already in many ways; our “doughboys” returning from France tell us in glowing phrases of the beauty of the French villages and cities – those that escaped the fury of the enemy – while many who have been abroad before and seen the pretty communities that have been devastated. Find no words to express their regret that such beauty should be lost.

People who have been in France say that Milltown possesses the natural physical elements that go to make up these cozy French towns and this idea suggests the possibility of converting New Brunswick’s suburb into a really and truly villa patterned after the best in France.

People who have been in France say that Milltown possesses the natural physical elements that go to make up these cozy French towns

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There are a number of French families in Milltown now; there are French people coming to America constantly who would be attracted to a place that suggested home to them. Needless to say these people would probably be only too glad to keep up the idea of combining their efforts to inoculate France beautiful into New Jersey.

Milltown can afford to grow, to expand. The opportunities and possibilities are there and perhaps this plan is just the incentive needed to start the wheels of progress turning” towards a big destiny. There are hundreds of ways this could be done. Start a few civic features with the French idea predominating, follow this with French architecture for the houses, encourage French ideas in the  shows revamp the hotels with a French “menage” then watch Milltown grow!

Of course it would take time and some money, but with the natural advantages already there, these would he a secondary and third consideration in comparison to the investment for the future. Think of the towns that have no foundation to build a distinctive reputation on, then of the splendid one Milltown has to achieve an international reputation if a little initiative and effort are used to establish a French “atmosphere” there.

The Michelin Tire factory has an opportunity to expand, to treble or quadruple its present capacity through the adoption of this idea. Then, too, other industries would be attracted to the place and the first thing you know instead of running over to Paris for their season’s wardrobe, New Yorkers might be taking a Gray bus or trolley to Milltown for the same purpose.

Yes, Milltown (I think I’d change that name perhaps I’d call it “Michelin”) might endearingly be referred to as a “bit of France transplanted to America.”

Slight alterations to many of the homes would give them much of the sought French effect. A little touch here and there would do the trick.

Slight alterations to many of the homes would give them much of the sought French effec

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It would be a good thing for the other Milltown industries as well as the Michelin. a good thing for the stores and shops and I would not be surprised if the Raritan River Railroad would contribute liberally to the carrying out of the plan.

Milltown has a real French millinery with a French madame in charge now. Maybe she is to be a pioneer in a new field. There is room for the French and the other industrious folk there now to get along splendidly in Milltown and to greatly increase the size and attractiveness of the place. It is a very nice town now.

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This Day in History: July 21st, 1918

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This Day in History: July 21st, 1918

RESIDENTS OF MILLTOWN BOROUGH HONOR THEIR SOLDIER BOYS BY THE NOVEL DISPLAY OF NAMES

To our neighbors in Milltown must go the credit for a unique and decidedly appropriate tribute to the men who have left there for service in the army and navy an honor roll of the names of the men placed on a board 10 feet high in a prominent part of the town.

The idea was “first suggested in the borough council by C. V. L. Booream and referred to the War Relief Council, who completed the plans that finally resulted in the dedication of the honor roll board on July 4th, the council financing it

The ceremony was most impressive. The board was draped with two very, large flags and at a given signal two girls drew them aside disclosing the names in clear letters that may easily .be read from some distance. Speeches were made by different ones, among them being Samuel Hoffman, one of the four-minute speakers in New Brunswick.

This tribute of Milltown to her departed soldiers is one that cannot help but appeal to everyone as being a fine expression of the sentiments of the “home folks.” It is an act that will be appreciated and remembered by these men who have offered their all to their country. The sign seems to say, just as plainly as if the words were written on it in huge letters: “These are men from Milltown who have gone to fight for us; we are proud of them and are standing back of them to the limit.”

Here are the names in the order in which they appear on the Milltown honor list:  

S. Bridier, C. Bordel, L. Bernard, J. Bourgarde, J. P. Saury, P. Barrere, H. Belin, J. Bernard, P. Bartherottte,  L. Bondee, S. Brickman, W. Barr, W. Bradley, H. J. Baier, C. Bluming, I. Bagoyne, P. Collins, Al. Christ, E. Collins, E. Chevalier, P. Cholet, T. Chardonnet, P. Coxie, R. Calledce, F. Cojean, E. Collet, L. Cannaff, F. Cretau, J. W: Dorn, J. P. Domas, L. Dheere, L. Decelle, M. David, L. Daviou, N. De Srnet, R. Evenou, F. Fleurant, M. Fichant, W. Galanias, J. Gaydier, C. Grand, L Corends. A. Grangemarre, H. Hartlander, C. Hartlander, G. Hartlander, M. Kulthau, C. M. Kulthau, L. LeGuillou. H. Okerson. J. Poigonec, G: Poigonec. F. Poupon, J. Magnet, J. Rupprecht, R . Rusellot, A. Renoux.

R. Richter, P. Schlumberger, P. Richards, Jr., P. Sheppard, C. Schwendeman, C. Villecourt, V. Troulakis, N. Suignard, A. Vauchez, N Van Voden. P. Ginelewet, J. Peflofky, G. Papas. Roy Reeves. R. Reeves, D. Romero, C. Syottonis, V. Van Canwenbuge, J. Genet, H. Fahrenholz, A. Anderson, J. P. Arvie, E. Gele, J. Gorgeon, R. Headley, J. Heimel, E. Jumet, M. Jegou, J. Kopetz, J. LeRoux, H. Meirose, S. Perry, Jr., J. Perry, L. Leroux, A. Pialoux, L. Mechan, A. J. Heim, J. Shea, N. Ropers, M. Queignec, E. Garde, R. Heimel, C Hughe, H. Kurmas, J. Kearborn, A. Lins, J. W. Lins, H. W. Lins, L. Mitton, W. Posekv, J. LaFaige, O. Haeg-ens, V. Laz, R. L. Walters, W. Wegant, J. Wegant, G. DeMontelleon, A. Dickinson, B. Christ, A. Wysems, G. Worthage, C. J. Weyde, A. Fabre, S. Farbat, Kupkrinski, F. Mather, N. Morzoraka, J. Poloski, J. Vandresitz, J. Zadusk, Ferdland R. Crabiel

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This day in History: Jan. 6 1922

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This day in History: Jan. 6 1922

Milltown Memorial Fund Soon—

MILLTOWN, Jan.6.

A meeting of the memorial committee, was held Wednesday evening at the Public, School, at which time further plans were developed for the memorial fund drive which is scheduled to begin the week of January 16. Those whose efforts have brought the movement to the point where it now is feel very confident that when the drive starts every citizen of the town will respond readily and liberally. The drive is to raise $2,000 to erect a memorial to the soldiers and sailors of the late war. The memorial is to be erected on Ford avenue. The desired results can only he accomplished by the co-operation of the residents, so it behooves everyone to fall in line with this project which, when completed, will be an honor to every man, woman and child who helps and a fine asset to the borough.

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