Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-19

In Perth Amboy of a branch county
court Is not only heartily endorsed
by the legal fraternity of the city.
but by business men in many differ
ent yocations. The concensus OF
opinion is practically unanimous in
favoring the tribunal sitting at this
place for the convenience of residents
of this part of the country.
Harry Conard's Views.
Harry Conard, cashier of the First
National bank. Is in accord with the
new projects purposes, and believes
that branch OF the county court
should be located here. He thinks
that this part Of the county is en-
titled to such a consideration when
a large part OF the litigation In the
New Brunswick court originates In
this part Of Middlesex. He spoke Of
the convenience to every one having
any dealing with the court, to have
branch located here. He spoke Of
the expense the county would save
In witness fees and mileage if the
proposition Is approved He stated
he saw no reason why the council
chamber could not be used for the
purpose at present, II the county is
not in a position to put up a new
building. He thought 1t would be
plenty spacious enough.
John Hanson Talks.
John Hanson, real estate dealer
In the Madison building, thinks we'll
of the project. He believes it would
give a recognition and prominence
to the city, which 1t could get In no
other way. He recalls one instance
totI Nf h. -
litigation carried on in New Bruins
wick. He was subpoenaed to serve
on jury during the summer and he
well remembers the time he lost fl
going to and from that place. He
dents of Woodbridge and those that
live in the Roosevelt section to go
to court at New Brunswick. They
either have to come around through
Perth Amboy or go to Railway and
located court in this city he thought
would be vast improvement.
Robert p. Judge.
Robert P. judge, real estate
dealer at 800 Madison avenue, said:
said Monday night about taking into
NO" Sd6llJ luS Clly
may be reached from so many other
smaller places" He declared that
with the court at New Brunswick
the local lawyers are not given a
chance, and that the bulk Of the
legal business goes to the practi-
TONERS In New Brunswick. because
Of their proximity to the court. Mr..
Judge. also. considered this fine
Nv D1r
a building which can be adapted to
use for public meetings. "There is
really no place in the city now where
public meetings, conferences and
conventions can well be held" he
said. In speaking Of whether enough
legal business would be transacted
through the court here to Justify its
establishment. he was of the opinion
that there is more litigation from
this part Of the county than from the
New Brunswick section. He spoke
of the large criminal docket provided
by this and neighborlng places. He
considered this a natural thing be-
cause the criminals are mostly of the
foreign element, and such a large
proportion of our population is for,
eign. He expressed his belief that
lhS WOulu lSSuC OOHdo
for 100000, II public opinion SO
urged them.
Richard A. Bolger.
Richard A. Bolger, president OF
the harbor board and real estate
dealer in State street. is heartily in
favor with the proposed plan. He
said that not only Perth Amboy
would benefit by the project, but that
the northern end of the county would
be greatly benefited.
Arthur Stern.
Arthur Stern. of the Stern and
Company Furniture store in Smith
street. said: Il think it is an excel
lent plan and would save the mer-
chants both time and expense in at
tending court, serving on juries, etc.
| believe the business that would
be transacted from Perth Amboy
and this vicinity would justify the
expenditure for the institution" He
stated that building which the
court would require is just what the
city needs, and could be built on
such a plan that would provide
suitable place for public meetings,
etc.
Believer in Home Rule.
M. Michaels, clothier at 174
Smith street, said: II think 1t is a
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