Nassau Post 19150305; Title

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THC NAMAU POT, FRCa^ORT, N. Y, FfllDAY, MARCN t, ItIS
WANTAGH
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The sacrament ol the Lord's Sup¬ per will be administered at the mora- ing senrice of the Memorial' Church on Stmday next.
Tbe sabject of tl|ie moroing senrice will be "The Beginning of Monarch). or Saul aa King." Th«f evening sub¬ ject, "The Test 6t the Preacher," or What Shall We Mbink ot BlUjr^ Sus- 4ayr ReT. T. S,aH»lthwaite WiU ot- saolate at both slices.
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The anntial meeting of the Chris¬ tian Endeavor Society will take place x)n Friday evening wben there wlU be the election of offlcers.
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Tbe Ladies' Aid met at the home -of Miss Sarah Hicks, Wantagh ave¬ nue, on Wednesday afternoon.
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On Monday, March 1, Mrs. Frank Place opened her ice cream parloi for tbe season.
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Mr. and Mrs. Cbarles Schafer spent Thursday evening in the city.
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The firemen held their regular monthly meeting In Firemen's Hall -on Thursday evening of this week.
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Tbe' public school was clooed on Wednesday by consent of the Board of Education inai me teachers might spend a day in visiting other schools and observe the work being done.
Miss Fallng spent the day at the Baldwin school. Miss Turner and Mlas OTimm at Lynbrook and Mr. Brooks at Merrick and Valley Stream.
Mx. Brooks was most interested In the various methods of organization and supervision and best methods of Instruction.
The regular monthly social meet¬ ing of the Woman's Club of Wantagh wh.<< held at the home of Mrs. William A. Seaman, Pork avenue, on Febru¬ ary UT. Charades and dancing made up the program, of the evening. A large company was present, and all "voted it one of their best evenings.
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Miss Mcintosh, of Bellvlew, N. J., and Mlsa Turrell, of Hempstead, L. I., were week end guests of the Misses Elizabeth and Henrietta Seaman, ot Park avenue.
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Mrs. Frederic Kropp is entertained the members of the Woman's Club on Tuesday afternoon,
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The Social Commlllee of the VVau task Parents' Co-operative Club have completed the arranRements for the afternoon tea to be given thi.s Friday afternoon In the library room of the school house. The regular notices have been sent to each member, and a general invitation to the public ha.s heen extended.
Mr. Simonson of the Nassau County Farm Bureau at Mineola will be pres¬ ent. Principal M. M. lirooks, and piesident of the Board of Education, Justice Corodon Norton, will also take part In the discussions.
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On Tuesday evening, when the 7.45 mall train arrived at the det>ot, and the passengers were alighting, Miss Charlotte Garner, of Bunker place, fell and had to be conveyed to her home in an automobile, on account of not being able to walk. It was report¬ ed that the train was again in motion before she could step to the platform, which motion caused her fall.
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This paper failed to note the recent death of Mr. David Half, an old resi¬ dent of this village. His death oo curred last week, and Masonic ser¬ vices were held from the Memorial '^hurcb.    Interment  in Orenefield.
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Tbe regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education of the Union Free 'School will be 4eld in the board room of tt)e school house next Monday eve¬ ning, February 8.
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Justice Corodon Norton left Wed¬ nesday morning by the 8.30 Empire Express for Albany, where he attend¬ ed a meeting of the Inland Waterwaya Commission, relating to the southern section of Long Ifiland.
Judge Norton Is vitally interested in tho project because of the interest of bis constituents In south side of the Town of Hempstead.
Justice Raisig of Cedarhurst and Supervisor Hlroqj R. Smith were also present, to represent the interests ot the Town of Hempstead.
SEAFORD
pUyed at the Y. M. I. C. HaU on Feb¬ ruary 27 proved a most interesting and cloae game. The heavy weighU or "scrubs" pUyed tbe "club." The first game waa a tie, the aoore being 6-6.   The second resulted in the score
&-7, in favor of the Athletic Club.
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Tbe Episcopal Church services wiU be held on Sunday next at 10.45 a. ql
Lenten services are beld every Thursday at 8 p. m., the Rev.' Mr, CroweU officiating.
There will be special Lenten muaic with Miss Mauretta Ketcham as or¬ ganist and Mr. Fred Wilson violinist
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The Boy Scouts will meet next Tues¬ day evening in the Ouild HaU at 7.30. The Rev. Mr. Van Dyke, of tse Epis¬ copal Church, meets with the Scouts.
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Mrs. Josephine Steck, with her daughter, visited tbeir summer home here tbls week. They expect lo iv turn for occupancy about the flrst of April.
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Mrs. Chas, Haff has returned borne after spending a week with ber moth¬ er, Mrs. Resseou, Cko resides at Min¬ eola.
SMITHVILLE SOUTH
Miss  Marie  Rath   Is   convalescing after an illness of two weeks.
A basketball game between the W. C. team of Wantagh and the "Up streamers" of this village took place on Tuesday evening.
The "Upstreamers" represent the five from the. pubUc school here, and the W. C.'s or the "Wild CaU" from the pubUc school at Wantagh.
Mrs.  Louis her home.
Shubert is very iU at
Mrs. Orace Wilson is confined to her home by Illness. Dr. Luoe, of Amltyville, is in attendance.
SCHOOLS Perfect   AWridti!**' i: .•..^,,j;:^
Room I—DorothxH'Coanorfi,« Bnlle Brlnkerhoff, William Cassidy, r.eland Lee.   Percent of atendance, 80.2.
Room II—Howard Seymour, Paul Dyckman, Edna Verme, Bertha Al- brecht, Edna Verme. Percent of at¬ tendance, 80.9.
Room III—Charles Caron, Henry Herrllck, Martin Huhnken, Donald Jackson, Arthur Lawrence, Arthur Ol¬ sen, Harold Seaman, Meta Huhnken, Adelaide Ludford, Edna Smith. Per¬ cent of attendance, 87.
Room IV—Ernest Dean, EJverett Jeffrey, Albert Llndblorn, Robert Lou¬ don, Frank Mahler, Gordon Meyer, Lender Wiebel, Christina Liedford, Maude   Smith,   Gladys   Verity,   Mary
Mr. Townsend Haff, who Is serious¬ ly .'11, is atrended by Dr. Michael, of Farmingdale.
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Mrs. John Powell Is convalescing from a recent operation.
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Mrs. Delancie Powell, who is con¬ fined m the Homeopathic Hospital at Nework, N. J., will have to remain two weeks longer. Her condition is much improved.
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Miss Mauretta Ketcham, who is at¬ tending business school in tbe city, was compelled to remain at home on Monday last, when Dr. Luce removed a tiny piece of steel from one of her eyes, supposed to have gotten In while riding on the train.
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town on Monday^ demonstrating the Kood quality of his ice cream. It probably will be for .sale by Everett Wanzer during the coming season.
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After spending a very pleasant vis it with their brother, the Rev, Mr. Olsen, hie two sisters, Anna and Isa belle, returned to their home In Brooklyn  on  Tuesday  last.
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Miss Blanche, the second daughtei of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ketcham, will cel'ebrate her fifth birthday at her home on Friday.
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Mr. David Waring ia having a new iiwntng erected in front of his store. . *    •    *
Mr. and Mrs. William Buchanan uere called to Brooklyn on Saturday ast on account of the serious illness jT Mrs. Buchanan's father, Mr. A. MacDonald. Mr. Buchanan returned •Saturday evening, .stating that his father-in-law had rallied and was slightly Improved.
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Mr. and Mrs. Alton spent Thureday evening ef last week in Freeport.
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Mra. L. H. Covert spent Wednesday of last week in tbe city.
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Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Crabb and son Eugene of New York City spent the week-end at the home of Principal Al¬ ton of this yiU&r^ Mr. Crabb is a member of the faculty Vn school No. 3R, the Bronx, where he has charge of the graduating class.
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T>.e Social Society of the M. E. Church wlU hold its regular meeting on I>'rlday evening at tbe home of Mm. Cbarles Soutbard.
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Rev. Martin Olsen visited hia par¬ ents in Brooklyn on Wednesday last.
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On Monday night last the basket- baU team of the Y. M. I. C. elected M'. Louis Resseau captain and Mr. Edward Miiis manager. The younger team practice every Monday and Thursday evenings.
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Th? Ladies' Aid of tbe M. E. Church will meet this Thursday after¬ noon with Mrs. Henry Walters, of Washington avenue.
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monthly meeting in the Fire Hall on Monday evening. One new member was taekn in. Refreshmets were served, and a general gpod time was enjoyed.
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Rev. Martin Olsen wh< officiate at both the morning and evening service of the M. E. Church on Sunday next. Morning; service 11 a. m. Bvelng service, 7,30 p. m.
The subject of the morning service win be "The Tragedy of a lost Op- poriunirw." That of the evening ser vice,  "Tne MlBslonary Problem."
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. At the regular Sunday School ses¬ sion of the M. E. Church, Sunday, March 7, the two soclaties recently or¬ ganized ia c9nnection with the Sun¬ day School will hold their debate. Topic, ."The Missionary Problem Is Greater Than  the Temperance Prob-j
Mr. George Buck bas retired and rented his farm to a party from the city. Mr. Buck bas taken up bis home with bis son in Freeport.
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Mr. Odell is doing tbe work on the new building which is under construc¬ tion on "Frederick's Farm.'"
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Mr. and Mrs. Croissant are the hap¬ py parents of a new baby girl.
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Mr. Robert Frlsch has lately pur¬ chased a motor boat, which he has re¬ modeled and renovated for summer use.
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A baby boy was recently bom to Mr, and Mrs, Koch, of Amltyville, Mrs, Koch was Miss Sadie Food, of this village.
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Several of the children of the pub¬ lic school were vaccinated last week by Dr, Skorr, of Bellmore. «    •    •
Mr, Adolph Frlsch, eldest son of Mrs, Marguerite FriSch, now In Flori¬ da, has written severay very enter¬ taining letters to his mother, who Is still his only sweetheart Recently she received a box of oranges, which Is the third since Christmas, Your correspondent can attest to the lusci¬ ous Juclness of the fruit
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The regular Episcopal services will be held by the arch-deacon. Rev. Mr, Duffy, of Garden City, Sunday, Feb¬ ruary 7, at 8 p. m. Sunday school at 11 a, m,
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Mr. S.B, Clukies and Mr. F, L, Hack will hold the usual Sunday School services at 10 a. m, in Fire¬ men's Hall.
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On Friday morning last, February 26, fire broke out in the residence formerly occupied by Mr, Hunter at the southwest corner of old Bellmore road and Jerusalem ovenue.
Justice Norton is investigating the matter and it is believed that arrests for arson will follow his investigation.
Constable Thomas W, Murray fur¬ nished Justice Norton with a very important clue to the parties that maj be implicated,
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Mr,   and   Mrs,   William   Langill,   oi ( Central avenue,  spent the  week  end with friends in Brooklyn.
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The   Luther   League   will   hold   it regular    bi-monthly     meting     FYlday evening.
A Lecture on Chrisliatn Science
Under the auspices of First Church of Christ Scientist, of Hempstead, L. I^ will  be given
By   William   R.   Rathvon,   C.   S.    B.
of Denver, Colo.
A member of [the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass. I
Monday Evng.,   March 15, '15
at 7.50 o'clockl
in Star Palace   Theatre,   Main   Street
HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. Near Post Office Admission and Seats Free
York Eastern Conference of the Meth¬ odist EJplacopal Church will meet at the Bushwlck M. E. Church. Brook¬ lyn, N, Y., beginning Wednesday, Ap¬ ril?, and continue one week.
This event Is always looked for¬ ward to with great pleasure ad an tlcipated by all the people connected with this church.
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The entertainment to be giv*n this Saturday evening at the Y, M. I, C. Hall, under the auspices of the La¬ dies' Aid of the M. E. Church, will begin at 8 p. m.
Tb» plan, which is Blven by Brook¬ lyn talent, is called "When a Man's Married."
This same talent proved a great success earlier in tbe season. Their dramatic ability was of a very high order and tbe play was well staged.
The people are waiting with great expectancy to witness this ney play o be given by these people, and hope to have a larg<e attendance.
Admission 25 cents,; ^e cream will bit for sale after the entertainment.
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Mr, Ansel Raynor spent Wednesday in the city.
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On Monday last an automobile driv¬ en by Jacob Klefer on the Merrick road at Seaford, was run into and badly damaged by car No. 10170 N. Y.
Mr. Klefer was unable to obtain the name or residence of the operator of the car which collided with his car and lodged a complaint witb Justic«. of the Peace Corodon Norton, of Wan¬ tagh, under the title of the people of the State against John Doe, charging him with a violation of Section 290, Sub-dlvlslon 3 of the Motor Vehicle Law of the State of New York, which prescribed such an act to be a felony.
A warront was Issued and Consta¬ ble Thomas W, Murray Is now search¬ ing for the offender.
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Honor  Attendance  In  Seaford  Union School Month of February Room   I—Lillian   Howell,   Margaret Eldert,  Forest  Varance,  Burt   Miller, Arthur Ketchum, T>'<-Fe pupil? missed one-half day only—Hilda Elblnger. Room    II—William    Klllan,    Anton lem.     Mr.   Leslie   Raynor,   president, I Schuster,    Clifford    Verity,    Dorothy and   Miss   Clara   Walters,   secretary | CoulUs,   Rutb   Pettitt   Edna   ettltt and   treasurer,   will   defend  the  mis-  Florence Schuster. eVrme.    Percent  of  atendance,  97,5.' sionary   side.     Miss   Hannah   Zacha-1    Room III—Paul Buchanan,  Charles A banner for the best atendance is I rias, president, and Mr, Raymond Van' Fischer,   Kenneth   Hastett,    Edward awarded each month to tbe room hav-| Nostrand,    secretary   and    treasurer,! Haff. Harry Haff. Whitney Haff, Geo.
MERRICK
Measles and tonsilitis are quite pre¬ valent in North Merrick. This, to- .;eth«r with the number of days of ,nclement weather, brought the aver- .age attendance of the public school luring the month of February dowu :o 88,3.
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The Nassau County conference of teachers of the different schools will be held on the forenoon of May 14, it Mineola, In the afternoon the Nas¬ sau County Teachers' Association will jold its regular annual meeting. It is expected that Dr. Flnlay, of Albany, will be present,
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The "Elite Entertainers" will ap¬ pear next Friday evening in Firemen's Mall, as the fourth number which is inticipated as the bfWV on the Ly¬ ceum Course for the season,
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The Merrick Club will hold their -egular meeting on the 10th of March
in Firemen's Hall.
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The Ladles' Sewing Circle will meet at the home of Mrs Campbell Merrick Square, on Thursday of this week,
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Miss Clara Gideon,  of Brooklyn, la spending some time   with  her sister, Mrs. J, D, Itlefer, of Camp avenue, «    •    •
The Fire Company of North Mer- "Ick was called out on Sunday last to 'ight a fire whicjh waa raging in the woods and lots north of Merrick It vas only a short time when they had it under control.
BELLMORE
Mr, Samuel Self has broken ground for three stores to be erected on '.rand   avenue  opposite   Dubert'a  Ho
lel.
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The Ladies' Aid of the M, E, Church will meet this Thursday atfernoon with the president, Mrs. Chapman, of Linden avenue,
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The  Circle  Society  of the  Presby¬ terian Church will  hold a cake ano apron sale In the church on the af¬ ternoon and evening of March 13, «   •    •
The Circle Society and the Inter Se' will combine in giving an enter¬ tainment, the date of which has not yet been set
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Mr. Theodore HopkiliB, of Belltagh avenue, has been ill, but is improv¬ ing.
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The average attendance of tbe pub¬ lic school here for the month of Feb- rua?pr waa 80,8.
Mr. Hennessy, of Roslyn, -who has charge of the BeUmore Oaroge, Mer¬ rick road. In company with his hired man, while passing through Hemp- i^ad   Monday   morning,   struck   tbe
Ing the highest percent of attendance for the month, P!ease help your child -aind teacher win this banner.
will defend the Temperance side. Pettitt.  Geo.   Rohr.  Rlcftard   Wanser,
*    •    • I Helen  Bhllnpsr,  Helen ^owell, Edna
The  annual  meeting  of  the  New Walters, Dorothy Smit"
Of   Course   We Want Your Trade
Our very object in advartle- ing in the Pott is to get your trade, and we doubt if there la another drug store In Nassau County that ap|>reciate( it more. Besides Us to your ad¬ vantage to come to us, where you will find the most modern prescription facilities, the larg¬ est stock, the best assortments, and the prompt attention you are entitled to. Fair exchange —^full dollar of value for dollar received—Is the principle of this store where your business Is appreciated.
CHUBBUCK'S
QUALITY  DRUG STORE Main Street Freeport, N. Y.
trolley track, causing a blow-out of one of tbe shoes of the machine. In so doing Mr. Hennessy lost control of the steering wheel, and both men were thrown out. He was picked up unconscious and carried to a hotel. After regaining consciousness he was removed to his home. He sustained no serious injuries, but was consider¬ ably bruised, Hla hired man escaped with a sprained arm and thums. The machine was quit« badly damaged.
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Mrs. Henry Oolder, of Bellmore avenue, who was seriously ill last week, is reported much Improved.
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Mrs. Oustave Bopp is recovering from a severe attack of la grippe.
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Mrs, Fiesler entertained a num^ber of friends at her home on Monday afternoon.
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An interesting and attractive fea-  ure of the villPTo la the moving pic¬ tures at Firemen's Hall every Friday evening,
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The public is grieved to learn of the sudden and serious illness of Rev, Theodore J. King, It is hoped It will be of short durotion and that he will soon be convalescent,
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Mr, Ames and Mr, Pitchman have opened an office for public printing.
"Honest"  •ohn   0ent«n
Roosevelt, March 1, 1915
Editor Nassau Post:
As firii and staunch members of the Republican Pafty, we beUeve we have a right to speak in behalf of "Honest" John Denton, who Is seek¬ ing nomination of Town Superinten¬ dent of Highways, Because of his .strict honesty and fair dealing, he has always been known as "Honest John,"
We beleivQ him to be capable and Judicious, a hard worker and a com¬ petent  business  man.
Enrolled voters ought to rally to the cause of good roada and elect him.
Very truly yours, "ENROLLED VOTERS"
Hall Versus Ruth
There are but two candidates seek¬ ing the RepubUcan nomination for Town Treasurer at the coming pref¬ erential prUnaries, WilUam S, Hall of Freeport 8<id John A. Rutb of Woodmere, Because of more con¬ fining business arrangements Smith Cox. who filed a i>etition early in the week, has withdrawn frdm the race. It is reported that tbose who were supporting and urging tbe candidacy of Mr, Cox are unlling solidly for Mr, HaU.
The office is one of such great im¬ portance tbat the voters are deciding slowly and strictly on the merits, al¬ though reports show Mr. Hall far in the lead. Mr. Ruth bas been the Town Treasurer since the removal from the office of Ernest E. Bosca
Valley Stream
William Klbby and family, of Bal¬ lard avenue, removed to Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday last, where they will make their future home,
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Arthur Hendrickson will discusa the topic, "The Promises of Sonshlp to God" at the Epworth League meet¬ ing Sunday evening.
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Mr, and Mrs, Clarence PhllUps moved into their new home on Co¬ rona avenue on Thursday.
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Mrs. F. Schmltt entertained a num¬ ber of friends at her home on Rocka¬ way avenue last Thursday afternoon.
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Mrs. P. Riegler gave a Washing¬ ton's Birthday Social at her home on Mineola avenue last Thursday night. Games were played during tbe even¬ ing, at which Mrs. Rledigor. Miss Red¬ ding, Mrs. Finkenstadt aiifl Mrs, Leon¬ ard won prizes,
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The Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 1 Fred   Finkenstadt   was   christened   In
St.  Paul's  Lutberan  Chareh| Ghudsr afternoon.
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Mr. John Wuerfel wishes to Umu* his friends through tbe columns at the Star for their kindnesses In hit troubles during the past week.
REPUBLICAN
Preferential Primaries
SAT.,  BfARCH 18
from 3 to 9 p. m.
TWO JUSTICES OF THE PEACE FOR THE TOWN OF H£MP8TEA» ARE TO BE NOMINATED
Vote For
ARCHER B. WALLACE
(A  Former Juatice of the Peace an^ a Volunteer Fireman)
FOR ONE OF THEM
A New Sale
''March Sewing Week"
Compri-ses every article necessary lor the making- of a dress, a hat or underwear, from the needle and thread to the velvet and laces.
Remember The Dates March 4th to 8th Inclusive
Watch the daily papers for detailed information. When in Doubt Buy of
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BROADWAY
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BROOKLYN
His record In that same office from 1903 to 1907 was one oratifyirvg to the Town.
County Judge Niemann (then Die* trict Attor»»«y), said: "If any man was held for the Grand Jury by Jus¬ tice Wallace, I always found the pro¬ per evidence in the return to the Dis¬ trict Attorney's office,"
CANDIDATE  FOR
RepublicanNomination
FOR
Town Clerk
Daniel E.  Sealey
OF HEMPSTEAD