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VOL. 4. NO. 16.
OFnCIAL PAPEB OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT.
FREEPORT, N. Y., FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 19. 1915.
PRICE TWO CENTS
HICKS Wins SEAT
TEAR OF CONTESTED LITIGATION IN COURTS RESULTS IN DE¬ CISION FOR FREDERICK C. HICKS—WINS BY TEN VOTES.
CELEBMTEO PUr lOMIMBLY uce
FREEPORT EPISCOPAL CLUB DE¬ LIGHTS CROWDED HOUSE IN MONSTER PRODUCTION OF 'HAZEL KIRKE."
CONG. FRED. C. HICKS
(Special to The Nassau Poai.j MINEOLA, Nov. lit.—After a year of litigation over the congressional seat in the flrst congressional district, Supreme Court Justice Jaycox has de- elded that Frederick C. Hicks, Repub¬ lican nominee, is entitled to the seat, by virtue of a plurality of 10 votes over Lathrop Brown, the Democratic congressman. The contest has been watched with a great deal of Interest by politicians and voters. Congress¬ man Hicks will be granted a certifi¬ cate of election as soon as the court orders are filed.
When intervied relative to the de cision, he said: "I made the tight I did because I was fully convinced that I had been elected to a seat in Con¬ gress. I fully api>reclate the value of the decision handed down by Justice Jaycox."
Lathrop Brown is in the South traveling. He has not been heard from. His attorney, P. L. HouseU it is said, has mapped out a rnathemati- cal arrangements of flgures by means of which he expects to upset the de¬ cision, in an appeal to the appelate division. After so many adverse de¬ cisions by the courts it is not be¬ lieved that Mr. Brown wlll care to sacrifice his polltfcal future by an appeal to a partisan house of repre¬ sentatives.
Sniithville South Husking Bee.
The flrst real genuine husking bee and barn dance of the early winter season will be held at the Smithville South Fire Hall on Saturday evening, Nov. 20, under the auspices of the ^gxirithvllie South and Bellmore Asso¬ ciated Democratic Clubs. There will be dancing until 3.30; music will be furnished by Louis F. VVreith. Quad¬ rilles and all old-fashioned dances will predominate. Refreshments will be served bountifully to all present. The small admiseion price certainly will permit of a large attendance.
For The Children
Pure Sugar Hard Candies, in jars lOc, 25c
Children's Assortment .... 25c
Fresh Every Hour Mix¬ ture 30c
Old - Fashioned Molasses Candy 10c
Old Fashioned Chewing Candy 10c
Vanilla Chocolate Squares. 10c
The craving of children for sweets Is a natural one, and It is a wise parent who appreciates this and supplies only the pur¬ est and best candy, rather than permitting the child to do his or her own candy buying on the unwise basis ot quantity, rather tban quality.
CHUBBUCK'S
Freeport'* Leading Drug Store
Exclusive HUTLEB Aeencv
Quite the most admirable amateur work acted in this village in many years was witnessed last evening at the Crystal Theatre when the local Episcopalian society. The Owls, pre¬ sented "Mazel Kirke," a delightful four-.scene coinedy-drama. The play had been well advertised and tlie house was crowded when liie curtain went up for the hrst act. The audi¬ ence, composed of the more prominent men and women of the village, 6e- came Immensely interested in the ac¬ tion and development of the piece, and were enthusiastic in their praise of the several members of the cast.
The play itsself is a famous one. It was originally produced at Madison Square Theatre, in 1880, and ran for 'I8tj performances. Steele Mackaye, the author, never wrote a more whole¬ some, richly colored picture of life.
Although every member of the cast presented their character in a most genuine manner, the clever portrayal of "Dunstan Kirke" by George L. Braithwaite was superb. The work of Mrs. Kdith Cheshire, Herbert A. Kel¬ lum, Mrs. Emma L. Braithwaite and Mra. Grace Westcott was generously complimented by many theatre going critics. The cast was indeed well chosen and their work reflects not a little credit on H. Bratton Kennedy, the coach.
The music was furnished by H. S. Wolfer and the piano loaned through the kindness of H. J. Raymore. The piaj- was presented on Wednesday night to an equally enthusiastic au¬ dience. It was a decided flnancial success.
BISHOPS OLDHAM AND WILSON TO SPEAK AT SPECIAL SERVICES AT METHODIST CHURCH SUN¬ DAY-—ALTERATIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
IMPROVEMENTS ENHANCE BEAUTY AND INCREASE UTIL¬ ITY OF CHURCH HUNDRED FOLD.
BAPTIST MOSICALE FULL ^VARIETY
MISS EDITH F. McINTOSH HIGHLY PRAISED FOR EXCELLENT RENDITIONS OF PIANO SELEC¬ TIONS—FINE PROGRAM.
»AUU-O^CUiaTlCH.
To mark the completion of the al¬ terations, improvements and enlarge¬ ment of the Methodist Episcopal church of this village a series of apec¬ ial services to extend over Sunday were begun last evening at which time the Hev. William Morgan, D.D.. pastor of the Calvary M. E. church. New York City, made a brief address on "Fellowship with God." The eerv¬ ice was of devotional nature, and Dr. Morgan's address was followed by prayer and testimony.
This evening, from S to 10 o'clock, a general social gathering of the members of the church and Sunday school and their friends will be held. This event will not only permit an exchange of the season's greetings but will afford a good opportunity to inspect the building and the improve¬ ments which enhanced the beauty and increased the utility of the church a hundred fold.
The services of Sunday will mark au era lu the history of the church. Two of the most influential members of general church society. Bishops Oldham and L. B. Wilson, will be present and address the members of the congregation and their friends and neighbors. At the morning
FUEEPOBT M.E CHURCH
service, the Rev. Bishop William F. Oldham, D.D., will preach. Bishop Oldham ha.s seen many years of most distinguished service in the mission fields, in.siituting a very remarkable and. self-supporting educatlontl work in Malasya. For some years, at the special rsquest of the general confer¬ ence, Bishop Oldham has been acting a.s missionary secrelary. His message wil! bean inspiring one.
The Sunday school exercises will be hold ill the new i liapel at the u.sual tinu\ It is expected that Bishop Old¬ ham will speak at these services.
At the evening service, the Rev. I^shop Luther B. Wilson, D.D..LL.D., resident bishop in the Episcopal dis¬ trict, will preach. Bishop Wilson is a man of fine spirit, marked spiritual¬ ity, steady faith and fS, withall, a man of striking pulpit ability. He Is recog¬ nized aniong all denominations as a strong and able leader in the temp¬ erance and in all other great moral reforms.
At the various serviees, the paetor. Rev. Saul O. Curtice will be assisted hy District Superintendent Rev. W. At Layton, D.D.,'and the Rev, D. A. Jordan, D.D. Dr. Curtice is a strong personal leader and during his three years pastorate he has been a atrong factor for good and the strengthening of the bonds of faith among the mem¬ bera of the congregation.
The choir of the church, under the personal leadership of George T. Van Riper, has prepared special music for the Sunday services and will be assist¬ ed both morning and evening bq Mrs. Maude Campbell Fuller.
The alterations, Improvements and enlargement to the church were made by Contractor Fred S. Howell under the direction of a building committee with Supt. Harold E. Brown, as chalrr man, at a cost of about $12,000, While the work has cost a substan¬ tial sum after all it is but a tempor¬ ary expedient. The work was under¬ taken at this time because of the pressing necessity for added facilities
SERIES OF SPECIAL SERVICES STARTED THURSDAY NIGHT- GENERAL GATHERING TO¬ NIGHT.
XMS BOSIIIESS
MERCHANTS OF FREEPORT UNITE TO DEMONSTRATE VALUE OF LOCAL SHOPPING SERVICE— THEY WANT YOUR TRADE.
Sl'PT. HAROLD E. BROWN
for Sunday scliool and social work. There is. in deed, in the parish a deep conviction, that in tlie not distant fu¬ ture a new edifice more flttingly rep¬ resentative of the size and resources of the church organization should be erected.
The chapel or Sunday school room has been enlarged to twice its seating capacity. .V separate room for the meetings of the ofllclal board, a ladies' parlor, and a kitchennette with all conveniences for preparing light luncheons, have been added. Un¬ der the main chapel excavations have been made and a dining and recrea¬ tional room and a large kitchen with large pantries constructed. A new and adequate steam heating plant for the whole ediflce haa heen Inatalled.
A flne new velvet carpet covers the floor of the entire main auditorium and the chapel. By means of large folding doors the chapel and church proper may be made into one, afford¬ ing a double seating capacity. A greatly Improved method of lighting the chapel and further changes in the lighting of the auditorium are contemplated. In harmony with the decorations of the chapel as remod¬ eled, the auditorium of the church has been redecorated.
MISS EDITH F. McINTOSH
(Special to The .Nassau Post.) ROCKVILLE CENTRE, Nov. 19.- The muscale given by the Ladles' Aid Society of tlie local Baptist church last Thursday evening was listened to by a select and appreciative audience. The program was full oi variety and of exceptional attractiveness, a pro¬ gram of unusual brilliancy.
The selections played by Miss Edith F. Mclntish were an exhibition of skill which called forth the heart¬ iest approval of the audience. We are confident In saying that the praise accorded her work waa weil tn keep¬ ing with her real ability. Miss Mc¬ intosh has studied under mauy of the most accomplished pianists of the day, Including Oliver Denton ot In¬ ternational fame, and Mrs. Pinkhaiu.
The program was as follows: Piano Solo—Revolutionary Ktude,
Op. 10, No. 12 Chopin
MIS8 Kdith F. Mcintosh Baritone Solo—Selected.
Mr. Frederick McLean Violin Solo—Barcarolle:
Offenbach-Saenger Mr. Kovnell KolczynskI ReHdlng—Seltle ted
MrB. Jay Chambers Soprano Solo—
Jest A-Wearyln-for You Mrs. William O. Covert
Flute SoI«—Serenade Tltl
Mr. Loren H. Rockwell
Piano Solo—Am Meer. .Schubert-Llsit
Miss Mcintosh
Violin Solo—Qavotte Sasso
Mr, KolczynskI Reading—Selected
Mrs. Chambers Solo- Mrs. Covert
GILUIHUMPIIUIS TO PLAK _BIG EVENIS
ATHLETIC GAMES ADDED EVENT SURE TO ATTRACT LARGE CROWDS—PRIZES FOR ALL- MORNING PARADE.
The bi.\teenth annual novelty pa¬ rade and ball of the CalUthumpian Association of Freeport, will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25. The parade starts from Brooklyn Hall at 10.30 a. m. sharp, and the CalUthum¬ pian games on Olive boulevard, west of Ocean avenue, at 2 o'clock In the afternoon. The games will be aa fol¬ lows: Three-legged race, fat men's race, one-legged bicycle race, potato race ou horseback, wheelbarrow race, 100-yard dash, running broad jump, barrell race, tug ot war, obstacle race.
Valuable prizes will be given the winner of each eveut. All entries to the above events musl be sent to Wil¬ liam Bernscheuer on or before Nov. 24.
The ball will be held in Brooklyn Hall at 8.30 p. m. The committee has spared no pains to mak^his the social event of the season. The very best of music will be furnished for dancing. There will also be a moving picture and vaudeville show at the Crystal Theatre, aud the CalUthump¬ ian show committee wishes to assure the public that It will bo one of the very best shows that can possibly be put on.
The (jommittee on arrangements consists of Jack Mauersberger, Wil¬ liam Bernscheuer, Wilfred Smith, George Airing. Qeorge Przoisl, An¬ thony Fedden, Bernard Loonam. Jr., and Otto Gottschaldt. Tickets for the ball aud show can^be obtained from members of the committee.
Entries for the pony race can be handed to Sheriff Pettit.
eELLinOliE TEAM'S
CARDINAL FARLEY GIVES
THANKSGIVING MESSAGE
Article by tbe archbishop of New York In the New York Herald Sun¬ day, Nov. 21. An American news¬ paper for American people.
WERE DEFEATED BY OCEAN- SIDE TEAM BY NARROW MAR- QIN—HEMPSTEAD GAME PROM¬ ISES TO EXCEL OPENraO.
The local boys put up a very ex¬ cellent game of basketball last Friday evening, even it they were defeated by the strong Oceanside team by the score of 32 to 23.
Considering that this Is the first time the boys have played together and handicapped as they were by lack of practice, the showing waa really excellent, every man working hard.
The Bellmore Theatre with the seats removed to the side, and the floor cleared, looked very attractive and cozy. Considering that it was the first night and the weather inclem¬ ent, the attendance was quite good, but if the gamea are to eontinue the support will have to be greater, as considerable expense, amounting to about |14 le incurred for every game played. Everyone enjoyed the danc¬ ing very much at the conclusion of the game, the music being very good.
Next Friday Hempstead will be the attraction. The game starts at 8.30. Come out and help the boys put this sport over, as this Is the flrst time basketball has ever been attempted in Bellmore and the boys are worthy of your support. Teams can book games by addressing Harry J. Apeler.
Bellmore Personal Gossip.
John Baldwin and family are now occupying their new cottage on the P. K. Wlison property, corner Hillside and Chapman avenues, which was eracted by Henry Schaardt.
Samuel Wlison la starting to build another cottage on Chapman avenue.
SCHOOL TAX DOE III
The merchants and business men of the Village of Freeport are cam¬ paigning for your business, and mak¬ ing a united effort to demonstrate to the residents of Freeport the value of Freeport shopping service.
For a long time the merchants have telt that Freeport residents weri^ making purchases that could have been more economically mado al home, largely perhaps because they were ignorant of the actual condi¬ tions.
Freeport's business section is tlie best and most satisfactory department store for Freeport residents. The merchants along Main street, Rail- r )ad avenue and Merrick road can siip- j ply the beat at rates far lower in pro¬ portion than those of city stores.
.¦Mthough Freeport sliopping serv¬ ice is just as real and efficient the whole year round, yet the merchants desire to impress upon the residents their efficiency at this holiday .season. Their advertisement appears on an¬ other page of this paper. It is part of the campaign; read It; it ia a mes¬ sage which rings true. Watch for future messages of holiday cheer.
Among the leading members of the league are James F. Campion, Claude W. Brotheridge, John J. Nolan, Louis Michnoff, Chubbuek's Pharmacy, Adolph Levy & Son, Henry C. Schlut¬ er, Hyman Schloss, Louis Bender, Harry Barasch, Charles L. Seaman, Edward H. Olsen, James S. Lewis, Charles F. Fritz and Clarence S. Abrams. These men are campaigning for yodr Christmas trade. Can they have it?
HANOALl SLATED
HAS UNANIMOUS ENDORSEMENT OF MEN PROMINENT IN THE FOUR POLITICAL DISTRICTS OF VILLAGE OF FREEPORT.
WILSON TAKES LENA ON OFFICIAL DECREE
PROVIDED SCHOOL BOARD WILL BEAR HALF OF EXPENSE- WARNING SIGNS ORDERED PURCHASED AT 5.25 EACH.
£4R.Nt5T 5 RANDALL
Those who have clironicled this vil¬ lage's hi.«ti>^v for the past score of years and are fiiniiliar with political movements predict a quiet and uncon¬ tested village election in lhe early month of the new year. Indeed, so far as a ataff correspondent can ascertain, and he has interviewed men promi¬ nent in the four corners of the grow¬ ing metropolis, Ernest S. Randall has the unanimous endorsemenl of all for village president.
Mr. Randall is eminently qualified for the chief executiveship of this vil¬ lage. He has served loyally and faith¬ fully as a village trustee for several terma. He has an intimate knowl¬ edge of the problems which have pre¬ sented themselves for the considera¬ tion of the Irustees and bas boon working for many yeara on practical and econoniiial solutions.
It was largely through the untiring efforts of Mr. Randall that Freeport owns without question the most thor¬ ough and comprehensive assessment map in the State of New York. Not only is it an aid to tbe village fathers in making of the aaseesment rolls but it guarantees in a large measure com¬ munity fairness and equality of aa¬ sessment.
Mr. Randall's business experience as virtual head of the J. J. Randall' Co. affords him a wealth df knowl-
Ilie eondui't of the affairs of the
SOPERVISORS 0. K.
Mra. H. W. Millard entertained some of her friends at ber home on Long Beach avenue on Wednesday afternoon. The ladies spent the afternoon rolling bandages to be aent to the Allies.
SOCIAL SOCIETY ENTERTAIN¬ MENT TOMORROW NIGHT- MISS EHLINGER LEADS IN CON- TEST BY 401 VOTES.
The undersigned hereby gives no¬ tice that the Board of Eduction of the School District No. 6, Town of Hempsted, County of Nassau, by vir¬ tues of a warrant, have empowered him to collect the school taxes for the year 1915, beginning Nov. 3, 191?; and ending Dec. 3, I'J 15, with an ad¬ ditional Jee of 1 % tor the next 30 d^ys. thereafter 5 % additional. The books will be open at the postofflce building on the evenings of Nov. 4, 9, 10, from 7.30 to 8 p. m., and on Nov. 6, 13, 20. 27, from 6 to 8.30 p. ni. Tax rate, 63 cents per % 100 valuation. Dated this 1st day of November, 1915, Seaford, N. Y. George L. Weeks, Jr.. tax collector.
Mrs. Emile Whittman's mother, Mrs. Vath is recovering from a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Charles Hafl took a theatre party to New York on Friday last. Among the party were: Mrs. Louis Ketcham, Mrs. Charles Haff, Miss Blanche Ketcham and Miss Mauretta Ketcham. Mrs. Mattie Fltzsimmons and Mrs. Mable Mason joined the party Ip. Brooklyn.
Mr. Edward Mills entertained a pinochle party on Monday evening.
The Social Society's entertainment wlll be given Saturday. Nov. 20.
The Guild of St. Michael and All Angel's church met with Mrs. George Norman on Wednesday last.
A number of young boys of this village spent Tuesday evening at the American Theatre. Freeport. Mrs. Mary Raynor acted as chaperon.
The ballots cast for the most popu¬ lar young lady are: Bertha Ehllnger, 2,816; Clara Waters, 2.406; Vera Klllan. 1,C07; Mrs. Jennie Wanser, 157; Anna Wilson. 69; Marion Kll¬ lan. 26; Mauretta Ketcham, 13; Mrs. Charles Haff. 10.
The regular meeting of tlie board of trustees of the village of Freeport was held iu the village olllce on West
Merrick road Wednesday evening. As ' ff ^e ^'''''^j'.^'V'',''.''A''J'i-."i^*^:'l'^ advertised the petition to change the name of Florence place to Lena ave¬ nue was considered and after a ilior- ough disc u.ssion it was decided to change the name to Lena avenue as reciuested in the petition, and the name of i.,ena avenue, from Long Beach lo Pennsylvania avenues, lo Wilson place.
The lahulated reciuisition of the fire council was gone over and the contraci for the supply of such awarded lo J. H. Fairbrother for 13 15. Reports filed sliowed that Boilers No. 1 and No. 2 at •-he power house were In ej^ceilent- condition. Provided that the board of education would pay half the cost, the truslees authorized the clerk to purchaae 13 school signs at a cosl not lo exceed $5.25 to be erected in various parts of the village.
It was voted to notify Justice Coro¬ don Norton that after Jan. 1 he would be refused the use of the poiice court room, except, when acting as special police justice or unless some other ar¬ rangement is made.
BELLMORE B. OF TRADE
VARIOUS COMMUNITY COMMIT¬ TEES APPOINTED.
CONTRACTS FOR ROAD WORK IN VARIOUS PARTS OF COUNTY AWARDED—PROVIDE FOR ADE¬ QUATE LIGHTING SYSTEM.
The regular meeting of the Beil¬ more Board of Trade waa held in the flre hall the early part of the week. The new constitution and by-laws which have been prepared were unan¬ imously adopted by the large nuniber of buainess men present. Mr. H. L. Jenner was made a committee of one to get tho business men to offlcially signify their connection with the or¬ ganization hy signing their names to the conatitution and by-laws. It waa the opinion of those present tbat all those who signed the register before Jan. 1 should be considered charter members.
The following committees were ap¬ pointed: Railroad, T.| J. Thornton, A. Palermo, Nicholas Meyer; Gas, John A. Melvin, A. Calcagnances, Frank Hack; Roads, W. E. BQwne, H. L. Jenner, William Wolfer; Vlllage af¬ fairs, F. M. Graham, Dr. Skau, John J. Bedell, and Publicity, Frank Rob¬ erts, J. J. Lowry and Father Theo¬ dore King.
Mrs. L. Warren was the gueet of Mrs. J. Schreiner over the week end.
At thc meeting-Friday last County Clerk Cheshire Kubmltled his report of receipts for the month of October as $2,0:i4.i)4.
The sale of $(j00,000 worth of road bonds hy the comptroller to Blake Hrothers' Company waa approved, at Ihe premium of $1^,066.20 and a9- crued Interest.
The contract was awarded to An¬ drewa Brothers to resurface with ma¬ cadam Jerlrho turnpike, in the Town of Nortii Hempatead from Post A\e- niie, Westbury, to the town line.
At the meeting Monday Sheriff Pet¬ tit reported 64 prisoners on hand.
The contract to resurface Jericho turnpike in the Town of Oyater Bay to Jericho, and the Bayvllle road from Bayvllle Bridge to Firllng'a Corner was awarded to Edward M. Ifnderhllll Olen Cove.
The Nassau Light and Power Com¬ pany was awarded a contract to In¬ stall maina, etc., and operate an un¬ derground syHlem c/f 'atreet Ught* around the court houso at a cost ot J 400 a year on a flve-year lease.
W. Fred Starks hJi« been engaged aa county engineer to prepare plans for the new county roada as designat¬ ed by the rounty superintendent and accepted by the board, at a fee or 5%.
The Standard Bltulithic Company derground syatem of street lights ing the East Rockaway road, from Broadway to the Long Beach road, and the Long Beach road from Mott street to a point approximately one-half mile north of Oceanside road.
Both & Weston were awarded tbe contract for grading, resurfacing and otherwise Improving Hempatead ave¬ nue from Hempstead to Lynbrook. distance of three and a half miles.
