The Unofficial Newspaper of INasaau County
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The Weather
PROBABLY SHOWERS TONIGHT CLOUDY TOMORROW
FREEPORT, NEW YORK. SATURDAY. AUGUST 29. 1914
PRICr THREE CENT
A FIVE CENT FARE "*""*• ™™^'!™"'"""* FREEPORT BUSINESS
Dickerson-Raynor Nuptials Inter¬ rupted by Thieft of Pick Pocket
f'aiil Difkfrson of MorrlKtown, New
TO VALLEY STREAM
William Richensteen Forces Traction Company td Reduce Rate From Rockville Centre
VILUGE BOARD WAS HANDICAPPED
Kter
erchants and Business Men of Rockville Centre Will Have .Western Trade Restored
Rockville Centre has never had a more energetic and public spirited citizen than former village pres'dent William Richensteen. Largely by lila efforts the New York and lx)ng Inland Traction Company on Friday aft«r noon of this week, August 28lh, re duced the fare between Rockawiiy avenue, Valley Stream and VillaK'' avenue, Rockville Centre, from ten to five cents. This is In compliance with the terms of the charter granted to the company several years ago by tlic Village Board.
Three yeara ago the company in creased the fare between tiiese Iwo points to ten cents. There was at once a big depreciation in the amount of the buBlneHa> done in Ruikvillt- ('entre by the residents of Lynbrook and Valley Stream, who could go to the city for the same rate. It also made a great difference to people <'iii- ployed In the two villages we.st of Broadway, Lynbrook, as well as to the school children. Rockville Cen¬ tre merchanta wete losing tiiousamls of dollars worth of trade a year.
About two years ago tne busine.ss men of the village applied to the Pub Uc Service Commission for a rednc tlon. This waa refused because tlu Traction Company said tnat j^hey coiilu not carry the passengers for that rate.
The businesB men, three monlh.s ago, took their appeal to the Village Board, of Rockville Centre. Tbey wanted action aiUL 80 far aa they could see, there was no attempt at action. The pointed question anked was "Why can't the Village Hoard force the Company to live up to the charter granted to them?"
They appealed lo "Father Richen¬ steen" of Rockville Centre, as they call hlra. with his accustomed abili ty, he communicated wilh the Traction Company and ahowed them conclu sively that they were violating oue of the provisions of their charter. With out dej^ay -eoHnsel for the Traction Company, Arthur Peacock advi.sed tbat the fare be reduced, and tlie lol towing letter was sent to Richen a teen:
N. Y. and L. 1. T. Co. 7 and 9 Borden Ave. Long Island City.
Augu.ll ;m, 1911 William Richensteen, Esq.,
b2 Jackson avenue, L. 1. ('. Dear Sir:
Pursuant to your request and the request of the business men of Rock vllle Centre, thla company will on, and after September 1, charge five cents for a ride between Rockaway avenue. Valley Stream and Villan'- avenue, Rockv'lle Centre.
The rate for a single ride from Rosedale to Rockville Centre will re main as heretofore ten cents. Yours very truly (Signed) W. O. Wood Vice Pres. and Gen. Manager
Mr. Richensteen and the bus'ness men are receiving congratulation.' by residents of both communities. L taas been pro]>OBed within the last twenty-four houra that the uuestlon of gas ratea be taken from the hand.: of the Village Board §nd be given to Mr. Richensteen.
Jersey, manager of Acker, Merrill and Contlit, wbo came to Freeport tbls Wednesday to marry Mrs. Edith M. Raynor, widow of the late Nelson Ray¬ nor, has always believed wedding to be expensive. But his h^as proven the exception m an entirely unsatisfactory way.
When Dickerson came to Freeport he carried $310 in his hip pocket. He and his bride to be started to spend the evening al the Crystal Theatre. On the way down as they secretly planned their wedding and journey, some one sneaked up, cut the back pocket completely out and skipped with all tlie tunds. In a rage he i.'- said to have rushed to (he police for assistance.
George Howard Randall, proprietor of tlie movie theatre said earlier in the evening that he had noticed two strangers loitering about the place but the darkness prevented their iden- tincation.
UNAFFEaEDBYWAR
European Conflict Has Stimu¬ lated Foreign Trade of Col¬ umbian Brass Foundry
RECEIVES ORDERS FROM SWITZERLAND
FORMER FREEPORTER COUNSEL TO R. R.
Eugene McKinley, Once School Supt.,Appointed to New Hav¬ en R. R. Trolley Lines
ONE OF MOST IMPORTANT POSITIONS
Crucifix Pr«Mnt«d to Church Eatevan Amador and family of Lena avenue, Freeport, have presented to the Church of Otir Holy Redeemeei a handsome mission crucifix, fourtee feet high. The crucifix uas beei placed in the rear of ue cnurch.
Showar In Honor of Mlas W«mple A handkerchief ahower in honor bl Mlas Margaret Wemple of Lexington av«nue, Freeport, was given by Mra N. M. Mllbank at her bome on S2 Florence place laat Wednesday. Th» shower waa supplemented by attend ance at the movies at the Plaza Tbea tre. after which Mrs. Mllbank Berved retreshmenta. Among thoae present were: Myrtle QIaaell, Oladya AuaUn Astrtd Nycr««a, Margaret and Marion Wunpla.
F. G. HILL RECOMMENDED AS ASSEMBLY CANDIDATE
Selected by Progressive County
Committee to Run at Primaries
for Member of Assembly
Franklyn (J. Hill, of Merrick, Exalt¬ ed Ruler of the Freeport Lodge of Kiks, has been recommended as the Progressive candidate for meniebr of Assembly, hy the Progressive County Committee. Prominent members of the Democratic party in the county have signified their intention of sup¬ porting Hin.
The selection of Mr. Hill came as a result of a meeting of the county committee last week at Mineola. Wil¬ liam W. Cocks had withdrawn from tlie race and a committee of 11. W. GrlfUtii, of Hempstead; lOdwait Schmidt, of Mineola; Sanford A. Da- viaori, of Rockville Centre; Judge An¬ drews, of Sea Cliff; and Robert Sea man, of Jericho, was appointed by Progressive County Chairman, Ex- Judge Elvin N. Edwards, to fill the vacancy.
In the event of his selection at tlu! primaries, Mr. Hill will probably be opposed at the polls by the Republl can candidate, Frederick C Hicks and tlie Democratic candidate Hon, Lathrop Brown.
HARVEY CASE SETTLED FOR $5,000
Village of Freeport Settles Power House Case
By the terms of a settlement reach eo on Tliuisday morning, tiie village of Freeport paid to Mrs. Henrietta A .S. llnrv(>y, widoV of Walter Lynn llaivcy, who was killed by aii electric sliock at the imiuiciiiai jjower house liere a year ago, lf,''),000 in a check of tho village coiiioration. The settle- II.ent reduces Ihe original judgment (ibluilied liy the willow ^2M.
'I'he deceased w.is an employee' of tile villane :it Ihe time lie met his deatli. He was al work on a part of tlie electrical testing apparatus in lornei of the building when he came in contact wilh a. live wire. He was tlir(.wn to the ground iu blinding, arc iina was dead before medical aid could lie summoned.
Proceedings were Instituted by Mrs. Ifarvey through the law flrm of Ed- .vards & Levy shortly after Ihe occur- IInee, and the case tried in the Su¬ preme Court in Nkssau County. A jury handed, down a verdict of $5,250 in favor of the widow it was expect¬ ed that the village would appeal the cpse, but this course was abandoned and a settlement reached after con¬ siderable negotiation.
The check of the village was paid over to Mra. Harvey by president Ro¬ land M. Lamb.
Unusual Opportunities to Extend
American Manufacturies With'
Proper Shipping Facilities
Viewing the business condition ef fected by war now in-progress from the standpoint of d'Tel'^nt concerns i an inteiesting jfenerally dishearten¬ ing proposition. The war's ill effects have certainly done much harm to food stuffs and America's trade in general, but whether it will not even¬ tually mean a benefit to the American people remains to be seen.
The lack of an American merchant marine of any consequence has long been the subject of regrets on the part of many Americans and we are ir. liopes that the action which is ex¬ pected from the United Fruit CIo., the Standard Oil and the American Steel Corporation, in placing their steam- eis under the United States guardian¬ ship will form the nucleus of the mer¬ chant marine we have so long looked for.
.^s matters stand today our export¬ ers have an unusual opportunity to extend their operations if our ship¬ ping facilities can take proper care cf their goods without charging exor¬ bitant rates.
We have an excellent chance to fol¬ low these conditions, owing to the fact Ihat we nave in our town a manu¬ facturing plant which is sending its pioducts atl overthe ^lobe, *and the war has naturally effected them in the numerous ways it has effected otlier exporting concerns. We learn from the Columbian Brass Foundry that so far the ili effecl.s of the war have not reached them although they have refused one small order from Norway and are holding one for Eng- Ihiig, because their forwarding agents demanded shipment at shippers risk. On the other hand they now have an unexpected and welcome fleld for their goods in the markets of South Amer¬ ica, Australia and New Zealand, ow¬ ing to the withdrawal of the English, German and French propeller manu¬ facturers from this locality.
As these three countries were large exporters of marine goods and their slilpping facilities are now temporar¬ ily stopped, their customers turn to America for the goods whicii cannot he obtained from the usual source. The Columbian people have received since the war broke out—one order for 52 propellers for shipment to Switzerland. Delivery on tiiis order will probably be delayed On account of the war, but they inform us that tliree other large orders received since the outbreak, will go forward in the usual way. One goes to Brisbane, Australia, one to Port Pirie, South Australia and one to Auckland, New Zealand. A few other single orders have not been seriously affected, while prospects for South American trade are extremely good.
Owing to the fact that the exports of copper hav'e been curtailed, the price of tliat vnaterlal'has been some¬ what lighter for Ihe past few days and this naturally is of help to American Manufacturers who use this material.
MERRICK ANTI SUFFRAGISTS TO MEET
Has Acheived Unusual Prominence
in Lcgil World—Prominent in
White Plains Fraternities
Prince Pignatelli Recovered Prince Ludovtc Pignatelli D'Aragon, formerly of'Merrick, has fully recov¬ ered from the effects of the Injuries received In the fatal auto accident in Bellmore several week ago, wblch E. V.^O'Connell of Brooklyn- was killed. 'Tho Prince has purchased a new high power Simplex auto, which he has arranged to take with him to Eu¬ rope In t^e event of hla native country Vcomlnir ervohcd in the Eu):opean A'ir.
Eugene F. McKinley of White Plains, formef-'y superlnto.iJt-Kt ot '.h^ Freeport Public Schools for tho yea:s PJi'i «nd l'»':. aiid ;'.!ll 1. o v:i in e^l i^aiioij^l ci •"U.s In .- ;is:..-i ; » uuiy, has recently been appointed the counsel of the New ^orl. and .Vew Haven R<.lroi?u <.;oin|^;n\ s trolley lines in t'i>. state. !• tiii- po.-ition lie will d.cct all the li'Mition. cov- •riiig accbUnt chhcs, l;:nd dama.^e suils and franchise , claims between municipalities and the trolley {oi.-i- panics.
Freeport Citizens Dispute Gas Rates-Appeal to Lamb
Roland M. Lamb, Village Pres¬ ident, Because of Complaints* Forced to Appoint Citizens' Economy Committee to Carry on Investigations—May Use Present Municipal Plant
paying proposition t^o the village than the water and electric light plant. These plants net the village each year from »10,000 to |15,000 clear profit. Electric light Is furnished to the citi¬ zens for 10 cents per kilowatt cheap¬ er than In any other village on Long Island.
A prominent ofl3clal of the Nassau and Suffolk Lighting Company wben interviewed by a representative of The Nassau Pout relative to the ac¬ tion of President Lamb-said: "We do
Incensed by what they claim is an excessive rate for gas furnished to' them by the Nassau and Suffolk Light¬ ing Company, some of the citizens of Freeport have appealed to the Village F'athers and especially to village presi¬ dent Roland M. l.Amb, in an effort to secure relief. So many complaints have come to the attention of the president that he had decided to take action.
At the next meeting of the Village Board, President Lamb Is going to re¬ quest the appointment of a Citizens' Econoniy Committee to confer with the gas company as to the immediate possibilities of supplying gas to resi¬ dents of Freeport at a more reasonable rate. If no reduction can be secured, Mr. Lamb, it is reported, will advise the committee to investigate the cost of a municipal plant to be run in conjunction with the present plant and lo submit such a proposition to the taxpayers at the next election.
Although the President realizes that the cost to Install such a plant wonid fail heavily on the people during the first few years, yet he believes that it can be made as good if not a better
NORTONS CEIfBRAH 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Quietly Observe Their Silver
Wedding and Judge Norton's
Fortx-Ninth Birthday
OCCUPY BRIDAL CHAMBER TO AUUNT
50LAN0 "Vt LAMB^ not understand the reason for any pro¬ tests. If the people have complaints why don't they come to us? We will gladly adjust any discripencies and explain ail bills and rates. We are dealing absolutely square with the people of Freeport. We do not be¬ lieve the complaints are general"
Arguments of Noted State Leaders Will be Presented
Oa.the evening of September 2nd, a meeting of all the residents of Mer¬ rick and the vicinity who are opposed to woman's suffrage, will be held In the Flre House. ,
This Is the flrst political meeting Merrick has enjoyed for a long lime and Ih^re is sure to be a full house to listen to the arguments of the antls.
An Interesting program has been provided. Including speeches by Misa Alice H)ll Chittendon. president of the New York State Association op¬ posed to Woman's .Suffrage, aud Mrs. C. Goodwin of Waahington. Local mambera ot tha society wUl also speak.
EUGENE F. McKlNLEY
..ir. McKlnl»y is a coPiparatiLly yi.ung man and has achi-.id s-.';ess as an attoriie.' by his <!ne-f;etic anri persistent ellorfs. Tii<' po.slijon to wi.ich be his been a;jsi;..u. il i.s one of the most iniportant connected with llie legal department of the corpora¬ tion. His experience iu the New York Central actions resulting from the Bronx Park wreck will be most aiuable to him in the work which he wil> undertake.
Mr. McKinley is a graduate of Cor¬ nell University having completed the four years course in three years. He has been admitted to practice as an attorney in three states, Florida, Georgia and New York State.
Since Mr. McKinley look up his residence in White Plains, ten years ago, he has taken active part in the fraternal life of that vicinity. He is secretary of the White Plains Business and Professional Men's Association, and a member of the White Plains Lodge, No. 535, B. P. O. Elks; White Plains Ixidge, F. and A. M., and Knights Templars Lodge.
CAPT. MUTTER'S "ELA" TRAILS FISH
German Society Captures 500 Sea Bass and Porgies
Captain John Mutter of Freeport has a very popular boat, the "Ella." The captain says "tlie Ella can actual ly smell the trails of schools of fish, like.a hound after a rabbit." And the fact that he generally gets a good catch, goes a long way to prove what the Captain asserts, t The Captain took a party out Thurs¬ day with his usual good luck. His passengers this trip were a jolly lot, members of a German society of New York City. English speaking, we did not get the na: es of the society, but they proved good flshermen.
Among those present who "pulled them In" were Messrs Schrader, Schamberzer, Buehler, Dastald.Mauer, Goetz, Bender, May and Rothman.
When they landed at Anmuller Rothmann's Hotel dock at the foot of Ocean avenue, the count showed over 500 sea bass, porglea and snappers.
YACHT CLUB MASQUERADE NOTABLE SOCIAL SUCCESS
Costumes Were Unique and of a
Striking Style and Variety—
Nations Represented
Mrs. De War* of Marrtok in Toronto Mrs. Robert De Ware of Miller place, Merrick, accompanied by her daughters, Lucille and Mildred, are spending aeveral weeka in Toronto, Canada.
One of the biggest and most suc¬ cessful social events of the Freeport Society season was the monster nias- qtierade held at the Soutii Shore Yacht Club last night. Fully eight hundred of the leadlnf, resident of Freeport attended. The costumes were unique and of every style and variety. Costumes representing the nations were particularly attractive and made a scene long lo be remem¬ bered.
The prizes were awarded as follows: Mrs. D. J. Comlsky, as a .Scotch las¬ sie; Fred Southard, as a Zulu; Mrs. Robert Daron, as a Dutchman; and C. Ware, as a tramp.
Among those present were:
Mrs. and Mrs. L. C. Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. Suitsr Mr. and Mrs. Kd ward Goodnough, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hawkins, Dr. and Mrs. Hoag, Arthur J. Nosworthy, Miss Nellie Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nosworthy, Mrs. Tenny. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hiil, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. C. Forbes, Miss Grace Cross, Harry Whlttaker, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Halpin, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Halpin, .Mr. and Mrs. Jai^ls Root. Mr. and Mrs. William Root, Mr. and Mrs. Comisky, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Southard.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alcorn, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Ir¬ ving Dimelow, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Reynolds, Mrs. M. T. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cross, Mr. and Mrs. Frank"^eenan, Russell Keenan, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Swezy, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arclmbau, C. Vernon, Miss Vernon, Miss Elizabeth Woodhlll, Miss Babe Ware, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Southard, Miss Cunningham and many others. Will of William Byl
The will of William Byl, who die- in» Freeport on Decaoiber 26th, 1913, has been filed in tue Surrogate's Court. Accordmg to the terms o the will, the real estate vi,,,.." 15,000 and tne personal property val¬ ued at $100 la left to t.ie widow, Sar¬ ah Catherine Byl. Mr-< Byl was nam¬ ed executrix of tho estate, was made on March 4, 1907.
Zeiner Remodels Merrick Post Office Post master Zeiner of Merrick is enlarging the local post office with the view of installing and furnishing a complete and sumptuous line of staple groceries, dry good and hardware. Al¬ though this Ib not altogether a novel idea yet the energy and efficiency of poat maater Zeiner couid not be more properly demonstrated.
CRIME WAVE INCREASING GRAND JURY RECONVENED
Case of William Cammeron and
Police Burglars of Rockville
Centre Considered
The Increasing large number ot crimes which have been committed by tlie citizens of Nassau County dur¬ ing the summer months forced the Dislrict Attorney to order tlie re-con venlng of the Grand Jury on Monday, August 24111.
The cii.se of William Cameron of sault upon .Marietta .Smith, a fifteen year old girl ol' Baldwin was heard on Monday, li i.s reported that ni indictment was made.
The complaint made hy the Town of Oyster Hay against ("loyd Davis, of
Visit Capital—Enjoy Restful Suy
in Berkshires—Felicitations by
Lon(( Island Friends
Quietly and unceremonloiuty, but with the heartiest congratulations and best wishes of their hosts of friends, from all parts of Long Island, especi¬ ally Nassau County, Justice of tbe Peace and Mrs. Corodon Norton, cele¬ brated their Silver Wedding Anniver¬ sary and the forty-ninth birthday of the Judge, on Thursday and Friday of this week. Thorough out their twen- tyflve years of married life they have worked conscientiously for what they beleived the best and their . whole¬ hearted devotion to each other merlta
CORODON NORTON
the felicitations received.
Justice and Mrs. Norton left Wan¬ tagh ou Wednesday noon for Albany. t;oriuuemorative of their celebration, thej^» occupied the bridal chamber on the (;. W. Morse, of the People's Line. Arriving in Albany on Thursday morn¬ ing the day was spent in visiting the Capitol and Legislative Chambers.
The Court of Appeals was in session and they had Ihe pleasure of listening to arguments in one ot the most Im¬ portant cases considered this year.
Mineola, wlio is charged with run- Mr. and Mrs. Norton were shown
ning a traction engine over the high¬ ways without permission from the of¬ ficials, was h'-ard on Tuesday.
The cases of the three policemen, of Rockviiie Centre, who robbed Ihe liouses and stores while on duty, one of the mosl serious crimes to be brought to the attention of the Grand Jury, will be considered early next week after tlie flrst week In Septem¬ ber.
The following assault cases were heard during the week: Charles To- hoUn, against Stephen Mechesky for for asault with knife at Glen Cove; Minnie Knight for attempted assault on Minnie Jackson with a pocket krtjfe; J. 1>. Syobona, charged' with shooting J. Morgan tlirough the leg while taking him to a wedding.
TOWN BOARD COLLECTS BEACH RENT
Entertained at Dinner by R. Wil¬ marth, Lesse of Beach
The members of the Town Board of Oyster Bay have just made their an¬ nual pilgrimage to High Hill Beach. The beach Is town property and Is leased to Robert Wllmarth.
Every year the Board goes In f. body to collect the rent and to enjoy a day's outing as the guests of Mr. Wllmarth, who sets up the flnest shore dinner of the season.
Whether the price of the dinner Is deducted from the sum of the annual rental or not, has never been divulged.
Miss Whitney Moves \o Brooklyn Miss Ivy Whitney, of X'nil'* street, Rockville Centre, who has-been man¬ aging clerk iu the ofiSce of Tile South Side Observer for the paet three years has resigned her position.
Miss Whitney's parents move to» Brooklyn the early part of next week She has been very popular among tbe younger social set of the village who regret tbe necesalty of ber departure to tke city.
through the Governor's Chambers and the rooms containing the State relica.-
After spending some time in Schnec- tedy, the Nortons took the Boston and Albany to Plttsberg, Massachusetts, spending Ihe remainder of their time in the Berkshire Hills, 2500 feet above sea level. Justice Norton in an Inter¬ view with a Post representative stated tbat bis stay In the Berkshires waa restful and inspiring. Among the mountains and hills we were able to roam carefree and without the anxi¬ eties of home and business aud drinc in tbe wholesome atmosphere and en> vironment.
Justice Norton was born in Kew Paltz, Ulster County. He bas been ac¬ tive In Nassau County politics since he moved to Wantagh a score of years ago. He bas held the office of Justice of the Peace of the Town of Hemp¬ stead for flve years having been re¬ elected at tbe last election. The Judge has taken an active part In tbe government of his home village for a number of years. He is at the present time president of the Board of Education. In all his en¬ deavors Mrs. Norton has been a loyal and efficient co-worker.
Mr. and Mrs. Norton are the fond parents of six children. The eldest, Dunham W. Norton, Is employed l>y the United States Government at Pan¬ ama.
The Judge will resume his duties on Monday.
Ketchams Hoar From Dauflhter Mr. and Mrs. W. Z. Ketcham of Henry street, Hempstead, received a cablegram from their daughter, Sadie, who has been stranded in France alnce the beginning of the war, on Wednes¬ day of this week. She cabled tbat sbe would aall for home on Friday on tbe Cunard line steamer, Mauretaaia. I^faa Ketcham went abroad to con¬ tinue ber studies in tbe summer bat waa unable to get back before tbo declaraifloa of war.
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