The Unofficial Ne^vspaper of Nassau County
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VOL.2 no: 10
FREEPORT, NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1914
THe Weather
CLEAR; NORTHWE8T WINDS; THURSDAY, FAIR; WARMER
PRICE THREE CENT^
WAR VETERANS HOLDi Crowds Cheer Vamps at Big LABOR DAY REUNION! Freeport Labor Day Games
Joseph Wright Tells of Meet¬ ing on Way to Thc Nassau Post Office
THAT IS HOW THE STORY CAME OUT
Relates Incidents of the Rebellion
In Which Gallant Company 'H'
N. Y. Volunteers Figured
Some of the aurvivoiH of Coiiipaiiy H 119, Regular New York Volunteers, held their annual reunion on Labor Iiay Hi the residence of IJenjamin Dc- AJoU on Orchard slret. The next day Mr. Joseph H. Wright called at the office of tlie Nafsau PoHt aud niodesi- ly Ingulied If we would lllte a iiltlB Htory of the event. ThlH paiier cynHid- erb it an honor to inention anylhiu); ot Interest to the Civil War Voteran.s. Not only that, but we know they have .some mighty good stories to tell il they will only tell Ihem. Hut th«; rule hold.i generallv good tliat the better • he soldier the less story, unless some o«rHslon like the one we are going Ki tell you abont, conies uloiig and, then we get a story.
At one time 10;') men answered role call. .Now 12 responded, "here" as the names were called.
Thi.s fine company niarclied awiiv from Hempstead townshiii in Scpleiii ber, 1S62, under command of Capt. li. A, Willis, who was afteivviiid promo led to major.
After the 12 had an.vwered the roll the eiectiou of offlcers for the cominK. year was held. I'rosidpnt, .iohn-11 Hmith, of I.«wrence; secretary, Mose.'^ R. Smith of Hempstead. Commitie. on meeting place, Avauda Carman and IJenJ. De Mott, Hempstead.
There are 22 men now lying oC thi: company, and the 12 present were;
J. H. Smith, Lawrence; ' Geo. H Hewlett, Broklyn; Joseph H. Wrigiit, Kreeport; John Carmen, Merrick; •Selah Baldwin, Seaford; Cuas. .South¬ ard,. Seaford; Andrew J. Russell, Rell more; Thos. F. Gilbert, Hempstead; Henj. De Molt, Hempstead; I'randuj iarman, Hempatead; Mo.ses K. Smith, Hempstead; Samuel Stringham. Hempstead.
« The first engagement of this com¬ pany was the bloddy rout of Chancel- lorsville. This awful fleld was follow ed by the three days battle of Geitys burg. After this the regiment wat; «ent to the army of the Tennesse, und #'!• Oeneral Thomas.
Then came Waucheo Valley, Mis slon Ridge, Ringgold. Rocky-faced Ridge, Ressica, Ackworth, Pine Moun¬ tain, the siege and lakiim of Atlanta. The regiment was the first one to in , vest the city. II went on Sherman's great march from Atlanta to the sea, made memorable in BOag and story. The Ackworth flght lasted through ten days and P'ne Knob four days.
John W. Malone John Malone, 57 years of age, engi¬ neer of the Department ot Water Sup¬ ply al Freeport, diod on September 7 at his home, 494 Hart street, Brooklyn. Mr. Malone was born in the Flfteentli Ward aud was a member of the Nine¬ teenth Assembly District Democratic Club. His wife, Kate McCosker; a brother, Thomas and two sisters, Ju¬ lia and Mrs. Mary A. Schlndel, sur¬ vive him. The funeral services will be Thursday morning al thc R. (' Church of St. John Ihe Baptist.
Six Rescued from Surf Labor Day saw a number of visltoi.s at Long Beach and bathers Avere nuiii erous. The tide was running veiy strong and one man went out too far and was caught by the swift tide. He railed for help and one after anoUur flve men went to his relief and all six were struggling in the swift out going tide. All six were unconscious when taken into the boat that went to their rescue. Pulmoiora were used and after long effort all vere restored to consciousness.
WRIGHT P. SMITH Mr. Wrigbt P. Smith of Molt ave¬ nue, passed away on Subday of tub¬ erculosis In his twenty-third year. He Is survived by his parents, .Mr. and Mrs. WiUiam Smith and several broth¬ ers afafl sisters. Funeral services were beld at Baldwins M. E. Cburcb OB TuMday. Interment ct Greenfield.
Despite Driving Winds and Dust Tournament Course Was Lined With People Throughout Afternoon—Much Excite¬ ment as Events Are Decided—Meany Wins Trophy
Tlie track and field events of the Freeport Fire Department were car¬ ried out on Labor Day, according to program. A fine audience was pres¬ ent that cheered the vamps lo do Iheir best.
A driving v\iii'l trom Ihc West swept down Ihe bouh vard .Monday after¬ noon, causing a dust storm that re¬ minded one of Colorado or .Nebraska. liut did iliai fad kci'p Fieeport peo pie away from the Firemen's Tourney'.' it (lid not. There may have heen a fi'W people left in H-'iupstead or i Rockviiie ('enlie, but il seemed that j about every iierson on Long Island was 1 right on hand and lienf on ha vin u the i best time ever.
Then- was ii'i u.seless delay in siart- 1 ing butiiii'ss. but every one was j [iromptly on lii'iid iiiul iiiadi' iliiims' go witii a \iiii. i
The (irst event on tiie piogrnni was tlu- 100 yard dash wllh six entiles. ] Herman Gi.ssell, .Jr.. was Ihe man who broke llu tape, bur he was obliged to make the distance in 10 ¦l-.'j seconds. Ho.^e f.'art No. 4 won the two com¬ pany exhibition The fire whistle sounded and it left its house on Church stjeet the Bc'ime as if re¬ sponding lo a genuine fire alarm. From Ciiurch to Brooklyn avenues to Long Beach avenue, soull; to Boule¬ vard and place of exliibition and con nect hose. And all this it did in :t minutes IS l-.'j seconds. It seemed (juick work to the audience that fol¬ lowed tbe liiglil, but tlie men Ihouglit it should have ull been done In three minutes flat, an usually il took them no longer than this to travel that dis¬ tance and get a stream on the fire. Company No. 4, received hearty aji- plause for their fine work
The fat man's race was pulled off so quickly that but few caupnl sight of the swift, shadowy forms that glided lo the goal. Tliere were bul tliree entries, but the earth irembied under their thundering tread. Frank Bailey was first. Archer IJ. Wallace, second, and Albert Whaley, third.
Putting the Itt-lb. «iiot was well con¬ tested with six entries. S. Dimon Smith heaved the sphere a little far¬ ther than the rest of the men, send¬ ing it 29 feel 2 Inches, John Meaney,
28 feel 3'4 inches; Hilhert ll. John¬ son, 26 feet 2% Inches. - Tbe 220 yard dash had six entries. Herman Gissel, Jr., found the string in 23 2-.') seconds, Edward Meaney, second; Fred Patterson, third
The standing broad jump, with four entries, was closely contested. Kl- mer Johnson cleared 8 feet 8 inched; -Marcheon Facinlet, 8 feet 3 Inches; Herman Gissel. Jr., 7 feet 10'; inches; Clarence William, 7 feet 0 inches. ^ Tlie 410 yard dash, live entries, won by Fred Palterjon, 1 minute, 2 3-.''. sec¬ onds. .Marclieon Farnilet and Carl Brown second ;ind third.
The running broad jump resulted as follows; Kdward -Meany, lirst, with a jump of 18 feet, 4V6 inches; se<;ond, .Marcheon Farmlet, 17 feel, 1% Indies; John Meaney, 17 feet, 1 inch.
The three-legged race waa a good one. Some of the teams seemed lo make nearly as good time as they would aloni. ,\fter a gamey Rtr'm.i^l'- il was won by J, ('. Iiowers and P.. A. Muller, Jr.. time 10 2-5. I-Yed r>atler- son and Harold f^hase, second; Clai ence William, John Batcher, third.
Four of the boy."-" wont after the poli? vault with lots ot iUcip. Fred Patter- Mon lifted his ga'iiey little body over the bamboo at 7 feef 1 inch. March¬ eon Farlet, 7 feet, Edward Meaney, fi feet 10 inches. 'Made it 8 feet right in onr dooi yard," his father grunted.
Gne mile relay had about 20 entries, and was won by .lolin .Meaney, l-Carl Brown, Harold Smllh, Fred Patterson, Times 4 minutes, 21 seconds.
The sack race w;-:; funny. Il must be or it is of no account. Fred Pat¬ terson settled dov n as gamely as his sire marched lo battle in the 600, jumped steadily on and won out, feav- Ing tlie lilled Hound, i ing behind liini. Half mile blcyryo race, was won by Chester Raynor, 1 minute, 4 sec¬ onds; Jule Raynor, .ieionu, RHyiiiOi..! Combs, third.
They liad been ';;'iapping uj) a lad¬ der to the high poles. 30 feet in lengtli and the game was to see what lad could lake a running .'tart and scamp¬ er lo the top n tl.e shortest time. B'^rank Snedekei'. ,Ir., (I'd the trick in 6 3-5 seconds.
TANGO aUB OPENS FALL SEASON'
Mrs. Lyman Jones Host to Friends at Initial Function
Tiie first of a series of luncbeons to be given by th« Tango Club during the fall and winter season was held yesterday at the home of Mr. Lyman .[ones, al her home on Whaley .street, Freeport. The dinning room was ar- tisi ically decora'ied with the national tlower, golden red, and the color sche¬ me was carried out in yellow ribiion and the golden red in the llvl«g room and porch.
Cards were played at the termina¬ tion of an elaborate luncheon. The honors were won by Mrs. M. T. Jack¬ son, .Mrsl John Forbes, .Mrs. C. S. Cross, who were presented wilh dainty prizes. Durlnf the nfternoon exhi¬ bitions in the hesitation were given by some of the guests.
Those who enjoyed Mrs. Jones' hos¬ pitality were Mesdames John Forbes. Frank Alcorn, Mr. Strickiin, Chaii.-s Harvey, Harry 'Johen, George Jeffrey. Clarence If. Plitt, C. E. Cross. A. K. Woods, M. T. . ackaon.
ELUSON'S POINT HAS A FINE NEW BOAT HOUSE
Met Man in Waman's Garb HOWTHEHEINRICHS Says New Carman Witness
John Haberlc, Drug Dealer, Tells Story of Incident Thirty Days Before Bailey Murder—Met Masqucrrding Man Out¬ side of Office—Saw Trowscr,s Under Skirts
George M. Levy, attorney for Mrs. Carman gave out the following affida¬ vit today. Mr. Levy stated that the affidavit had been in his possession since the date of its execution and stated that in h's opinion the facts recited in sucli atlidavit were remark¬ able and that it only deepened the mystery. However, il clearly indi¬ cates that someone' outside of Mrs. Carman had a very peculiar interest in trampling around, especially when a man was dressed as a wom.sn. STATK GF NRW YGRK
COUNTY JOH.N
OR NASSAC HABERLE. being
duly
to office, and was almost to rear of house and at least to last window of Dr. Carman's ofllce. Deponent saya, that he then .started back, walking fast, and when he reached vestibule th^ woman was still along side of house, but walkln.g toward street. De¬ ponent then said. "Pardon me. Madam. this is the way lo Doctor Carman's otiiee," and deponent then pointed it out and started to walk. She said •Never mind, its too late." and started to walk off the premises, walking Mry fast, and deponent walked along Elde of her. She rarely spoke, except to answer deponent. Deponent said, 'doctor is a very busy man," and she
FLEW TO SUCCESS
Miss Violet Tell Nassau Post
All About it While Visiting
in Freeport
BEGAN WITH BUILDING AN AEROPLANE
Then Brothers Organized G>m- pany, Taught Vocation, and As¬ cended in Their Monoplanes
sworn, desposes and says: that he re-i mid, "How long have you known the
Charles Powell Builds Shop—Fit¬ ted For Builfling and Repairing of Boats
ROOSEVELT LABOR DAY CELEBRATION DANCE ENDS HOUDAY FESTIVITIES
Firemen Paraded and Met in Ath¬ letic Contests
Roosevelt had its usual Labor Day parade and tournament under the aus¬ pices of Ilie Fire Department yester¬ day. The affair was a great success from liie commencement of the parade to the end of the last contest and was weli attended.
In the morning the fii^nien paraded the streets and niadf an excellent showing.
A feature of ihe day'.-; contest was the baby contest. Tluie was u large number of entries. Iun Uie prize was captured by Baby Atina Raynor, ilaugiiier of .\Ii. and ^i^.'-. .Nelson Ray¬ nor.
A racr that < lused no end of amuse¬ ment was thi' lat mans race. This was won by William Stewart, wilh Jesi^e R' odes second. Stewart and Rlioles ,u<' both more like fence rails ili:i,i I'liy are liko fat men.
'i'he other contests were: Horse iii.e belween Violet and Tom. The I aee was won by Tom, owned by Tom .McCaffrey.
Horse ra<'e, half mile, won by a horse of A W. Thomas. Baldwin, with Jack Bier's trotter^as second.
229-yard dash—First, Jack Bier; I second, Clarence Chapman.
Bicycye race-Won by Frank Mer¬ rill.
200yard dash—First, Jack Bier; slecond, Thomas McCaffrey.
Many Guests at South Shore Yacht I Club Hop
The successful Labor Day festivi-
tfes at the South Shore Yacht Clui)
ended wilh a delightful hop. The danc
ing continued till midnight, and in-
' eluded all the latest steps.
¦ Among those present were: \ice I commodore Arthur Nosworthy, Mrs.
Arthur Nosworthy, Mrs. Tenny, Ar¬ thur J- Nosworthy, .Miss Nellie Haw- i kins, Mr. and .Mrs. Charles Hawkins, Dr. Arthur Hoag, Mrs. Arthur Hoag, .Miss Cirace Cross, Harry Whiltiker,
¦ Mr. and Mrs. Franklin G. Hill. Miss Hill. .Mr. and Mrs. H. L. .Maxson, Miss Elizabeth WoodhlU, Miss Virginia Ver-
Inon, Mr. and .Mis. Frank Argenbeau, Mr. and Mrs. Karon, Mr. and Mrs.'-T. P. C. Forbes, Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Cross, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alcorn, .Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Miller. .Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keenan, .Mi Ix)uls Hutcheson. .Mr. Edward GoodnouKli. Mr. Suits, .Mr. and .Mrs Root. Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis Root. .Mr. jand .Mrs. John White. Miss Elizalieth Woodhlll. .Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Jones. j Ml. and .Mrs. John l'orbe,s, .Mr. and I .Mrs. Irving Dimelow, .Mr. and .Mrs. Sidney Reynolds, Mrs. M. T. Jackson. Commodore Charles H. Southard, Nicholas Cunningham, Edward Lang- er, Mr. and Mrs. G.eorge Mea<low. Miss Fiances Meadow. Mr. and .Mrs. Sidney Sweezy, Mr. and Mrs. Donald¬ son, Miss Annie Kldridge, Miss Edna Eldridge and Miss Florence Miller.
and .Mrs.
and Mrs.
and .Mi-s.
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Ellison's Point has at last obtained what lias loug been needed there. Charles E. Powell has built and equip¬ ped a thorough up-to-date shop, in which he repairs, builds and stores boats of all sizes and kinds.
Mr. Powell is one of those finished mechanics, who must have things right, every tool in its place and ev¬ ery implemen. in order. He has in¬ stalled a modern mai ine railroad. It has the ab'llty to take a boat measur¬ ing 100 feet overall in length from llie water, ard landing it iu liis shop ready for re.-alrs, painting or what¬ ever may be :ieces8ary.
Mr. Powell is prepared to build, re¬ pair, paint aud store any and all kinds of boats, in fact is prepared to do anything in iiie boat line, pe keeps constantly on hand paints, oils, var- uish, ita Ittct anythliig for boa-ts. He also believes in looking up all sorts of novelties in his line that may be useful to hunters or fisbermen along this line; he showed the Nassau Post representative some decoy ducks made of cork. Hunters say these ducks are an improvement over anything ever placed in the water lo act as decoys. ."VIr. Powell is a congenial, alliable live and lel live so.i of man, and will give satisfaction to all entrusting work to his care. He has had long exper- i<'nce in buildin.'; and mechanical lines and understandings all the ins and oiils of the boat business.
Burr Memorial Services The conimemorative exercises at the (.)cean Side Presbyterian Church on last Sunday morning and evening in honor of the Rev. Marcus Burr, at¬ tracted many ot the pastor's former congregation in Freeport.
Among those present al the morn¬ ing service were Supervisor Hiram R. Smith, ex-Judge George Wallace, Mll¬ ford F. Bond, William C. Conner, Miss Edith Raynor, P. Pawl Dickerson and Miss Beatrice Raynor.
THRONGS ROCKVILLE CENTRE TOURNEY
sides al Allwood. in the County of I'asslac and State of New Jersey, and is connected in business with the Ha- berle Drug Coinpany having ils ofLck al .No. 100 Fiftli avenue. New York City. New York.
Deponent further says that lie hah known Dr. Edwin Carman for at least (me (1) year and during iliat time lias sold hini drugs ihat'came to Dr. Carman's home aboul .May 2fith, or May 27th, 1914, and found that the doctor had goiie lo his Jersey Farm; that deponent came back to the doc lor's ollice on June 1st, 1914, al about 7.30 p. III., and followed cement walk lo vestibule door leading inlo oflice and walked in the waiting room which was vacant; tliat he waited a few mln ules and one patent came 'n. imslied the button or rang ihe bell, and a lady came to the door and admilled a woman after which another woni an came in unattended. Dr. Carman then came from dining room and de poneni said "good evening, doctor." Deponcmt then told lady who first came in, "go ahead, 1 am in no hurry. I'll wait." Deponent then said to doc¬ tor Carman, "I'll wait." Deponent waited for both patients and during which time two more patients came in and then deponent saw Dr. Carman in his oftice. Dr. Carman paid me a bill by check and ordered drug supplied. Deponent say. that he was with Dr. Carman about fifteen (15) minutes and then walked out of the vestibule door and on the cement walk and
cil clor." and deponent said "a year." .'¦":e said "1 have know-n him longer I iin you have." She asked deponent » ial business he was in? Deponent :;iid, "I sell the doctor drugs." The woman seemed excited, had big. feet, wore a woman's hat and had a light skirt, but waist seemed dark. She was aboul flve (5) feel eight (8) inch¬ es tall and had large facial features, and about fifty (50) years of age.
Deponent further says, that he does not remember seening any pocket- book or bag wilh her.
Dejionent walked with the said lady to Grove street trolley line and along side of Dr. Fletcher's home and there she opened rear door of an automo¬ bile touring car (toii up) and ra'sed her skirl a little and deponent was surprised to see Iroiise's under her skirl, wliich showed veiy plainly on her riglil foot aboul one fool. This person had a rough voice apparently changing il when talking.
Deponent furiher says that the said auiomohile then went straight down Grove street. No one got out to crank it.
Deiionent then walked to the depot lo gel a train for New York City after 10 p. m.
Deponent further says, that he told this story to the District Attorney, on the day of the inquest, but that he did not tell Doctor ("'arman aboul 11 that evening, as he was in a hurry lo leave and really did not know what to make of it and practically forg6t il until the imiider was commltteed
when deponent reached corner of. building by porch, a person running brushed agaist him, dressed in ladies j in the Carman home, and furiher de ciohtes, deponent said "excuse me," poneni did not .see Doctor Carman un
tU after deponent had made the state
and she said, "is the doctor in?" She seemed much excited. Deponent re¬ plied, "I don't know."
Deponent further says, that he then started across the lawn instead of fol¬ lowing the walk and kept looking back and when he gol to sidewalk the woman passed \estibule door leadinc
ment to tlie District Attorney.
Jolin G. Haberie. Sworn lo before me, tliis 4th day of August, 1914. Mary E. Southard, Notary Public,
.Nassau County. N. Y.
THOS.J.DUNN DIES AFTER SHORT illness; SCHOOLS OPEN TO YOUTHFUL ARMY
Democratic Politician Succumbs: Conditions Favorable at 3 Build- to Intestinal Disease | ings—Large Registration Thomas J. Dunn, former Deputy Col- i A brief bul pleasant call on busy lector of the Port of New York, died I principal Arthur, of the High School at his home in Rockville Centre, L. | p^gj,,,.^, j,,^ p^^^ jj, ^^y ^^at the I., last night after an operalion for stomach trouble.
Holtz Seriously Injured Frank Holla;, 21 years ojd, the son . t Mrs. Anna Marvin Holtz, Rockville Centre, receied serious injuries In a collision Sunday morn'ng between a iiorse he was ridlus and au automo bile owned by W'llam Bruckhauser's 4.m.
Holtr's horse wae killed outright and Its riijer was thrown heaily to the grourd. Ono r-.t in his scait* re iKH.et; 'V e-..y tlgiii tstUci ea. lie waa atteQd«d at bit boma by Or. Df Lano.
Helnrich to Exhibit in South Albert S. Heinrlch. one of the Hein¬ rlch brothers of Baldwin, builder of the famous nionoplanes, haa gone to Buckhanna, Viiglnia, where he has been engaged to urake several exhi¬ bition ascensions.
He took with him his passenger plane afld expects to flll several oth¬ er engagemepts In the South not yet closed. He will be ub^ent about a moatb.
Hose Co. No. 3. R.V.CF.D. Ea:sy Winner of Point Trophy
With several hundred residents of j this and neighboring \illageH as spec¬ tators, the Rockville Centre flremen I held their anuual home tournameni nnd fleld day games on Monday.
The games were hold iu the after¬ noon on observer street, while the liarade was ln-ld throug'a the village streets during the evening.
The point trophy was easily cap¬ tured by the Reliance Hose oCnipany, its members winning prizes in nearly every event. ;
Jn the evening, headed by a band of music, the parade was held. Fire works and colored lights greeted ^e laddies everywhere. i
The prizes Von during the after¬ noon's games were presented later in the evening by Dr. D. N. Bulson, presi¬ dent of the village, accompanied by Chief Griffen.
Rockville Centre 8crlbe Home Again Walter Moen, returned on Tuesday, after an extended trip through Can¬ ada. En-route he visited the follow¬ ing places: Syracutte, Rochester, Buf¬ falo. Niagara Falla and Toronto.
Dr. Dunn was the son of the late Detective Sergt. John Dunn, a widely known member of the Wall street staft of Inspector Byrnes. In his earlier years he was a clerk in the New York Supiemi' Court Djring The flrst Cleveland administration ,Mr. . Dunn was apolnted a clerk in the marine division of the <"u8toni House. By his ability he won the chief clerkship of that division and became Aotlng Deputy Collector of the Port, serving for fourteen years with disllpctlon and enjoying the confnUnce of Collec¬ tors Magone. Hedden. Erhardl. Fas- sell, Hendricks and Kilbreth.
His familiarity with the law and his Intimate knowledge of conditions al this portj were such that Ihe Treasury Departnjent specially designated him to Bit*vt\^ the board in Washington Wlien,i4t| 1891, 't had become impera¬ tive to ^rif^sre from the accumulated mass ot precedents and JiWhtial de¬ cisions a new set of customls'regula- tionn for the guidance of the custom officers of the country.
Seven days after the election of
schools oiiened under favorable condl¬ lions generally . Al the High, things seem going like clock work, every¬ body busy and happy. Mr. Arthur says the outlook Is good tor a success¬ ful school year and the corps of teach¬ ers ar(> prepared to do good work. Why not call once In awhile and just tell the teachers Ihat 'heir work is appreciated? Keeping close touch be¬ tween parents and teachers is one of the strongest factors in the education, and discipline of the young. Mr. Ar¬ thur said a kind word for the Post and promised our readers to give us information regarding his particular work and department. We are al¬ ways glad to receive calls or conimun- icationa from teachers.
U. S. Grant Relative Diet Rose .Mary Woohton, wife of George H. Woolston. died nt the family resi¬ dence on Atlantic avenue, Hempstead, last Friday morning at 'i o'clock. The deceased was the daughter of Mrs. Nellie Sartorls, daughter of the late 1900 a partisan administration deter- ^o^mer president. 17. 8. Grant and was mined upon his reUrement from tbe 33 ^^^^.^ ^j^ gj,^, ^^^^ ^^ Hempstead service, and as there was no ground j ^^^^^ 3 ^^^^^ Besides the huaband, for charges against him, bis oflBce was | ^^^ ^^^^^ survives. Tbe fdoeral ser- abolished. The ahlpping interests of j ^j^^^ .^^ ^g,^ ^j jj,g Roman CathoUc (Contlnuad on Ml* 2) I Church. QerAea Cltr Sunday.
Miss Violet Heinrlch of North Sea¬ man avenue, Baldwin, called at tbe ofllce of the Nassau Post a few days ago. This young lady has two Inter¬ esting brothers, but they do not mono- plize all the Interesting persons of that family by any means. Tbese two young men began some three years ago, to build areoplanes right at home. They worked hard, faithfully and intelligently and therefore suc¬ ceeded. There is a seventeen acre tract near their home and tbls gave them space to fly.
So Arthur and Albert Helnrich formed the Helnrich Areoplane Com¬ pany and began doing business. This business consisted of building the ma¬ chines, teaching pupils to operate them, giving e.vhibllion flights and do¬ ing a passenger businesB. The last consists of taking people up for a flight. The company builds and oper¬ ates monoplanes only.
Miss Voilei could hardly wait to tell these prosaic details. Her brother had taken her up for a flight and sbe had not recovered from the enthus¬ iasm yet. And she told the story bet¬ ter than any editor who has never left the earth for one minute, literally or spiritually in all his life.
"Yes Albert has promised me a flight for a long lime and Thursday afternoon he sa'd I might go. We went up over 1,200 feet and were In the air about twelve minutes.
"I was not conscious when the plane left ihe earth. I was not conscloua that we did leave It. The earth quiet¬ ly sank away from us and glided along to show u;; how beautiful it was. And it was beautiful. I never realized It before. It was like a great grand pic¬ ture only more real, a'he gardens, the flowers, the trees, the houses, the sea away in one direction, the sound in the other. Automobiles looke4 about as large as spiders, men, tiny little ants. A house caught flre and burned while we were in the air. I never really knew how grand a flre was before.
"We went around the fleld three limes, I never once wanted to coma down. I would take almost any risk to go again. 1 am going again.
"Oh, yes, we could see Freeport and all the villages around bere. Tbo reservoir looked like a bright quarter taid on an immense beautiful counter. There was another areoplane about 100 feet away. The young man oper¬ ating il had called al our house, eo I waved to him, but Albert said ho was in an air pocket and had no time for girls If we all get lo flying I don't suppose there would be a bit of time lo flirt. Bul they will get steadied ma¬ chines, al least I hope so. Well, Al¬ bert would come down. I really be¬ lieve I would be up there yet, but Al¬ bert was boss—for this time. And we landed as light as a sea gull on the water. In fact I did not know when we touched the earth.
"Ves, the boys are awfully busy, (.'aim days they take up passengers, $12.r.O for single trip, two for »25.00. And Its funny. The fat people all want to go up ^nd the lean little one* want to stay on the ground. It wasNH 50-horse power motor. And 50 bora- es all kicking together could certainly push the air some. It seemed as if It would blow my arm off when I put it out over the side of thc machine.
Oh, of course, the boys will com¬ pete lu that government exhlbitloQ and test that will come off aome time In the fall. They are building a ma¬ chine now that they hope tbe govern¬ ment will like well enough to buy. They also hope to get orders from for elgn countries. T^ey are awfully goo4 boys, straight and honest, and work hard. They w'on't Uke paeaengem uf when they think there is any rtak.
"Oh, I've enjoyed telling you aU aboat it. It waa great. When I flf again I wUl oom« and tell you aboH It"
Freeport Memorial Library-Nassau Post
