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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Dangerous Sport
On The Cliffs

Since the recent snow storm
youngsters have been utilizing every
hill in the neighborhood for coasting,
and particularly, that very steep and
alluring one known as the Edgewater
road hill. 1t is an extremely tempt
ing slope for the boys with their fast
sleds, for they attain high rate of
speed, but at the same time the pas
time is exceptionally dangerous, be-
cause midway down, the course is
crossed by the Public Service trolley
tracks. To-date no accident has been
reported, but there is no older per-
son there to give warning, and the
chances are all against the little ones,
who in the heat of their pleasure for
get or never think to look out for the
fast moving cars. Parents should be
very careful about allowing their
children to coast upon this hill, above
all others. Safety first, remember.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Palisade Still
Has Sidewalks
Deep in Snow

The snow in Palisade this week
left the village in sorry plight. For
several years past the borough has
taken care of the snow removal, but
this time there was nothing doing
Many citizens looking for the bor-
ough to get on the job did nothing
whatever towards shoveling the snow
off the sidewalks.
Walking in some places has been
disagTeeable, and in many instances
people have preferred taking the
middle of the road where automo-
biles and sleighs have worn a path
infinitely superior to the narrow,
foot-beaten ones on the sidewalk.
In speaking of the matter one citi-
zen said to this reporter:
Tt is disappointing to have our
walks SO cluttered up with snow in
this fashion. We get so precious
little for. our taxes here that l should
think some attention should be paid
us. There are three things that may
account for the lack of aid in snow
removal: shortage of help, economy,
or the fact that some promises have
been forgotten"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Seek Local Taxing
Of The Railroads

On Tuesday afternoon last dozen
gentlemen were present in the office
of City Commission Brensinger,
Jersey City, to discuss the matter of
forming New Jersey Tax. Assessors
Association, which should work for
the passing of laws making it pos
sible for local assessors to control
the taxing of the railroads as well
as local properties. Those present
were Commissioner Brensinger, As
SCISSORS Lipschitz and Boyle, of Pat
erson, and members from Union Hill,
Weehawken, West Hoboken, Kearny,
Harrison, Newark and Jersey City.
One of the aims of the newly
formed organization will be to ex-
tend the powers of local assessors. A
call will be issued for state con-
vention of New Jersey assessors to
meet next month at Trenton during
the session of tn Legislature.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Christmas Cantata
For Union Church

The regular Sunday evening serv-
ice at the Palisade Union Church will
be dispensed with on the evening of
December 26, and in it's place will be
substituted specially prepared
Christmas cantata by the pupils OF
the Sunday School. Such a feature
has never before been attempted in
the church, and it promises to be an
int 4sg ss'ass ;nncs alton
The usual Christmas tree, landened
down with presents, will have its
accustomed place of honor on the
rostrum and Santa Claus has said
that he will try and be on hand for
the occasion, although he expects to
be extremely busy about that time
Strengthening out his affairs after
the Christmas rush.
Everyone in the village is invited
to be present and joyous time is
expected by both young and old alike
The service begins at the regular
evening hour.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18

After a remarkable auto trip of
$500 miles from coast to coast, with
only three punctures during the
grinding journey over all kinds of
roads, and New Jersey air in one
tire, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sibley and
daughter, Miss Maxine Sibley, and
son, Ernest Sibley Jr., arrived here in
their Buick Six in time to spend the
holiday with Mrs. Sibley's aunts, Mrs.
Frances Lyon, Mrs. Emma Bull, Mrs.
Nida Pardun, of Long Beach, at the
home of Mrs. Sibley's uncle, Judge E..
T. Langley, on Sturgeon street,
where a very happy family reunion
was held.
Sibleys Left Palisade September %
Mr.. and Mrs. Sibley and family left
their home at Palisade, N. j., ON Sep
TENDER %, and planned their trip to
include many points of historical in
terest, following at times the Lincoln
Highway. The Gettysburg battle
ground, the scene of the battle of
Brandywine, and Valley Forge, were
visited in the East. The party then
proceeded to Moline, ILL.,, where a
sister of Mr.. Sibley was visited. The
River-to- River road was followed
through Iowa. Passing through Ne
braska, Cheyenne, Salt Lake City and
Reno, the Sierra Nevada range was
crossed, after attaining an altitude of
5000 feet as the highest point of the
mountain road.
Few Real "Perils" En- Route
In speaking of the "perils" of the
trip, Mrs. Sibley stated: ''The last
thing our friends told us when we
left was to be careful in the Western
country, where we would languish in
the deserts, and would be attacked by
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
False Fire Fools
Father Frey

There was almost big excitement
in Palisade on Thursday evening
when S. S. Frey alighted from the
Fort Lee car at Bluff road to what
he thought was the total destruction
of his home by fire. The roof seemed
to be ablaze and without looking fur
Their he bolted for the house at a
lively clip to do his might in saving
the furniture, piano, and things. He
had not gotten far, however, when
he found out that the fire was not
on the roof, but was the SCOT blaz-
ing away at a merry rate in the
chimney. With the assistance of an
Italian and neighbor or two, he
soon succeeded in dousing the flames
with fire extinguisher and few
buckets of water.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Cliffside Park Council
Meets Monday Night

Cliffside Park Council Board met
in the borough hall on Monday last,
President Sammis being in the chair.
A complaint was received from th&
Edgewater Board of Health against
the leaks in the Grant and Knox ave-
nues sewer pipes which pass through
Garden place, Edgewater. Engineer
McClave reported that they had in
spected the pipe, and at his sugges-
ton the matter was referred to the
roads and sewers committee.
An invitation for the council to at
tend beefsteak dinner given by the
Independent Hook and Ladder Cob
pany the following Wednesday even
ing was accepted.
McClave & McClave made a report
on the total cost of the second section
of the sewer system. An application
was received from William Reilly
for an appointment as patrolman. A
request was received from the Trolley
Highway Commission for the sum of
$3.50 toward the expenses of their
work. The council granted the body
the sum of 500 to last until the
| first of the new year.
The check of the Garbage Collector
was held up on complaint of citizens
of non-collection of garbage; and he
was ordered to appear at the Nc
meeting to produce proof that.
money was due him at all.
Formal papers were passed j
lation to the proposed Palisads ava
nue-Gorge road improvement, known
as the consent to survey" The sub
stance of these papers was to the
effect that the Mayor and council
were ready to make the improve
ment. The plan upon being sub
mittd to State Road Commissioner
Stevens, and receiving his sanction,
the borough engineers would make
the necessary surveys, and the State
OF New Jersey would pay the bill.
An ordinance widening Center
lane, in the rear of Grantwood post
office, was read and passed it's first
reading.
President Sammis took occasion
to remark on the general lack of
knowledge in the community of the
borough's finances, and thought that
statement of the receipts of the
other two public boards of the bor-
ough, the Board of Education and the
Board of Health, would be desirable.
The police committee, through
Councilman Hoeckelberg, stated that
thorough investigation on the part
of the department in the matter of
the reported Bloomberg robbery had
failed to bring to light any evidences
of such a crime having been COM
mitted.
Bad drainage spots at the corner
of Palisade avenue and Walker street
and Cliff lane were reported, and re-
ferred to the roads and sewer COM
mittee with authority to act. The
retaining walls for the properties
along Cliff street which have been
affected by the grading for the re-
cent improvement were referred to
the roads and sewers committee with
power.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Miss Vesey Delights
Palisade Ladies

The Woman's Club of Palisade
was delightfully."- entertained on
Thursday afternoon by Miss Vesey,
we'll known entertainer, of New York,
who completely charmed the ladies
present with her mastery interpre-
tation of old southern folk songs and
unique recitation of stories of the
south of the good old-fashioned va
riety. Miss Vesey is particular fav-
orite in these parts, having appeared
here many times before, and always
captivating her audience. Miss
Vesey it will be remembered was in
troduced to her Palisade friends by
Mrs. R. R. Brown.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18

To Give Play
In Englewood

The Princeton Triangle Club, one
of the most famous college organiza-
lions of the country, is to pay Engle-
wood and the surrounding section a
graceful compliment January 5, by
giving a performance of "The Evil
Eye" musical comedy written and
staged by the undergraduates The
Triangles have arranged to make one
of the longest tours ever undertaken
by college club, taking in New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago,
St. Louis and other large cities.
That the club should include Engle-
wood in it's itinerary is great COM
pliment, of course, and due to the
fact that that little city represents
a great deal of Princeton spirit, and
besides, there is a great deal of
wealth there.
"The Evil Eye" was written by
the undergraduates, and the play is
staged by them, as well as all the
electrical effects, costumes, etc., be-
ing their handiwork.
The entire ensemble of the club
on the tour will number some seventy
five or more students, and will in
clude a fine college orchestra, so that
something extraordinary in the way
of a college performance may be
looked for. That there will be a
great demand for seats goes with
out saying. A further notice of the
performance will be given in these
columns
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18

The Fort Lee Borough Council
met on the evening of December Is,
as usual, in Schlosser's Club House,
Main street. The meeting was
rather late in getting started, it be-
ing nearly nine o'clock before Mayor
White struck the table with his
gavel, and the reason for this was
the wait for Councilmen Cook and
Celia, who failed to put in an ap-
perance.
The first business of the evening
was the reading of letter from the
Fox Film Co., which stated that they
were not aware of having damaged
Mr. Coyte's house to the extent of
ten dollars by an explosion, for no
mention had ever been made Of it
to them, and all claims had been
settled to date for damages to prop
erty by the explosion which occurred
in one of their recent war pictures
1t seemed strange to them that this
claim should come in so late after
all the other ones had been settled
promptly.
The Hackensack Water Co. com,
municated through its superintendent
that no water was to be used from
the street hydrants for fire or other
purposes unless due notification was
sent the company Immediately upor
its use. The letter was ordered turn.
ed over to Fire Chief Woods fol
answer. ssss
V. B. Kelly, as secretary Of the
Eastern Bergen Improvement Asso.
citation, sent an invitation to the
council to be present at meeting
of the association to be held at Tena-
fly on the evening of December Is
Mayor White said that some very
important topics were to be discussed
on that occasion, among them taxes
and the Hackensack Water Co. mat
ter, and he urged not only the coun-
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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Enterprise Film Co.
Directors Meet

The directors of the Enterprise
Film Co. met at the studio of that
company in Palisade on the evening
of December 49, President George
F. Stabel presided and it was found
during the evenings discussion that
the affairs of the firm were in a
most satisfactory condition. 1t was
shown that they had been doing more
work than they had been anticipat-
ing for the past six months, which
shows a very healthy state of affairs.
This had been largely due to the I'M
firing efforts of it's president, Mr..
Stabel.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Frank Wright Takes
A Turn With Skates
In Service Since 1865

Everybody who uses electricity
knows Frank Wright. There is only
one Frank Wright known in Bergen
county, and he is the man who reads
your electrical meters, leaves and col
lects bills, adjusts misunderstanding
inspects installations, and in short,
is the general all-around utility man
of the Public Service Electrical Co..
at Hackensack. Anything the COM
pany needs done and has no one at
the moment to command, usually
Wright is the one sent out on the
job. He knows everybody and
everything and everybody in the
county knows him, but up to last
Sunday there were many who did
not know that he was an expert
fancy skater. But it would appear
from the figures and capers he cut
on Zabriskie's pond, Hackensack,
Sunday, that he is a dandy, and "The
Evening Record" says that without
exception he is the best in these
parts, which is going some.
However, Wright had on pair of
old rockers" which he has been
using since 1865, and say if he
didn't show those youngsters d few
stunts, Sunday, nobody ever did. He
was the center of all eyes from the
very minute he set skate on the ice,
and every game of hockey and "snap-
the-whip" stopped, while the partici-
pants watched young Mr.. cold"
Wright cut the "spread-eagle" and
many other tricks that would do a
Brokaw credit
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Bergen Three Stand
"Efeen Rule

Trenton, Dec. 15.-Messrs. Acker-
man, Bailey and Whine, of Bergen
county, were among the Republican
Assemblymen here yesterday after
noon who voted to maintain the old
"15 Rule" under which the sigma
lures of fifteen assemblymen are re-
quired to force a bill out of COM
mittee, a proposition being to change
the rule so as to make it necessary
for twenty to sign.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
ES WILL BE TOTAL FOR WHOLE TRIP.
From the Santa Ana, Cal, Blade.

Ana, Cal, Blade.
wild animals. AS a matter of fact,
we have seen two coyotes and sew
eral jack rabbits.
"The Lincoln Highway Association
and the Auto Club of America have so
carefully looked after the interests
of the tourists that there is never
any danger from the lack of water,
gasoline, or lodging. Red, white and
blue stakes, pointing out the way in
the desert, thrilled me with the
knowledge and the pride that l was
under the care and protection of
Uncle SAM"
Gasoline at Fifty Cents
Although the price of gasoline is
going up and the motorists were COM
PEELED to pay fifty cents a gallon for
the precious fuel at Fish Springs,
Utah, which is eighty miles from any
railroad, hence the exorbitant price
for "gas."
Among the interesting points Wis
tied along the road was the Indian
Grave at Fl. Mcpherson, Nebraska
where the victims of Indian massa-
cres were buried, the only Indian
buried there being Spotted Horse,
respect for whom was shown in this
manner. They also visited the first
log-cabin inhabited by the Mormons
in the Utah Valley.
Photographed in two States
One of the pleasant features of the
trip towards the Pacific Coast was
the taking of several pictures along
the road. One of these pictures was
taken on the Nevada Utah boundary
and shows Mrs. Sibley standing
against the post, making the dividing
line, with one of her feet in Nevada
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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18

A special meeting of Cliffside
Park school board was called for
Friday evening, December 10, to hear
explanations on the part of Archi-
tect Sibley, Contractor DeKimpe,
and sub-contractors as to the causes
of the delay in the erection of the
new high school,
High School Investigation
The investigation; as it was called,
developed numerous interesting fea-
lures in connection with this prin-
cipal enterprise of the borough. On
December 10, rs out of the 300 work.
ing days allotted to the carrying out
of the work had elapsed, and $751;
900 had been paid into the hands of
General Contractor De Kimpe out
of a total of $4,000.
Although Contractor De Kimpe
did not appear, and Mr.. Sibley was
out of town, the latter's representa-
tive, Mr.. Knapp, was able to give
the principal facts in regard to the
progress Of the edifice.
Terra Gotta one Cause of Delay
The latter asserted that the build
ing had not been delayed through
the fault of his office. The first de-
Law was with the details for the
terra Gotta work. The architect had
sent these to the manufacturers on
July 6, and on July az the latter had
sent their shop details. back for the
architects approval. On August 3,
these were returned by the latter as
approved. Eight weeks was the re-
quired time for getting the terra
Gotta ready and delivered at the
building, or about October l. The
material did not actually arrive until
November a. During this time, said
the architect, the contractor had
suggested the change in material
for the water table from terra Gotta
to stone. From September 9 to %,
no terra Gotta was manufactured,
but on the latter date the architect
phoned for the manufacturers to pro-
coed, and when on November A the
terra Gotta came asked the con-
tractor to proceed with the work.
Bad freight conditions had delayed
the arrival of the finished face
brick. Mr.. Knapp stated that the
finished terra Gotta for the front of
the high school was on the way. 1t
had been Mr.. Sibley's wish to hold
back the setting in place of the
front terra Gotta as long as possible,
as, being fragile it might suffer from
materials dropped from above. This
did not delay the building, as the
terra Gotta was not part of the
structure.
The rear of the building had been
all carried up, and was ready for the
roof. The inside trim details were
finished.
In regard to the terra Gotta delay,
Mr.. Smith stated that the contractor
was writing letters from July Is to
30 asking for details. Mr.. Knapp, in
reply to a question from Mr.. Smith
said that his office had supplied the
contractor with the final terra Gotta
details on October a that the Of
flee had supplied the detail drawings
as they were finished.
Liability for Damages
Mr.. Smith pointed out that it
was the prerogative of the architect
to direct the progress of the work;
also that the owner, in this case the
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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Lyle Skinner Rumored
For County Collector

A persistent rumor at the Court
House has it that Lyle Skinner, of
Hackensack, is likely candidate for
County Collector. Mr.. Skinner could
not be seen to verify the rumor. This
is not the first rumor concerning ap-
pointments by the incoming Board.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Sunday Service
At Congregational

Rev. Alfred Church will deliver a
sermon at the Congregational Church
tomorrow morning on "Grace: a
theological word, with a new mean
ing"; and in the evening a sermon on
"The Greatness of Christian Service"
On Wednesday evening the Chris
tian Endeavor Society will present a
special Christian service with music.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
R. Ellis Clendenning
In Christmas Reading

The large audience who listened to
the noted reader, Robin Ellis Glen
DINING, at the Congregational
Church last Thursday evening were
delightfully."- entertained.
The reader rendered his special
arrangement of Dickens Christmas
Carol
Miss Donaldson entertained de-
lightfully with her violin.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Masquerade Tonight
In Coytesuille Hall

A masquerade ball will be held at
Cliff Hall, Coytesville, this evening
under the auspices of the Ladies
Guild of st. Stephens Church. Adj
mission is thirty-fve cents and by
invitation only. A large crowd is
expected, for these affairs are al
ways a success and hugely enjoyed
by young and old alike.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Storm Keeps All But
Nine Democrats Away

Due to poor traffic facilities, only
nine members Of the Democratic
County Committee put in an appear
ance on Tuesday, evening and after
Secretary Whitehead had called the
roll, the meeting adjourned uptil
January IL.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Barred Door At Main
Entrance OF The Jail

A barred door has been installed
at the main entrance to the offices
of Sheriff Heath in the county Jail
building.
Just why such a step was deemed
necessary is not known, but at any
rate, in case of trouble or the storm
ing Of the Jail by an angry mob such
barrier would be invaluable as a
means of defense.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
The Sibleys Cross The Continent
By Automobile, Are Now Coming
Back, To Be Here Christmas

Left Palisade September %, Going by Gettysburg,
Valley Forge, Illinois, Through Iowa, Nebraska,
Wyoming, Utah, NeUada- Mrs Sibley Photographed
With One Foot in Nevada, the Other in Utah-Ern-
est Stood in NeUada Maxine in Utah. Travelled $500
Miles and had Only Three Punctures, Arriving With
One Tire Filled With Nev Jersey Air.
Il. 900 MILES WILL BE TOTAL FOR WHOLE TRIP
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
Fort Lee Boro Council In Session
Filled With Much Routine Work
And Little of General Interest

New Paragon Film Company Agrees To Accept Bor-
Ough Regulation SeUer Connections Fox Film,
Company Denies Damage to Nick Coyte's Property
Boys Breaking Lamps To Be Watched By Police.
NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD DEC. 20
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
High School Investigation Did Not
Uncouer Anything That Could Have
Been Helped, No Delay Expected

Clsde Board of Education Questions Architecr, and
Conclusion is Reached That There Will be no I'm
usual Delay in Final Finishing of the Work. Terra
Gotta Caused Some Delay.
BUILDING TO BE ONE OF THE FINEST.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
CO-OPERATTON

1t is absolutely vital to any news
paper to have it's advertisers know
that results are coming from the use
of it's columns. One way of doing
this is with cooperation of the public.
Make it habit to mention to the mer-
chant the paper in which you saw
his advertisement.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18
BUSINESS EGOTTSTS

Business eeotst is who believes his bust
ness is SO good it is not possible for anything to
make it better.
He has no use for ADVERTISING
There is difference between eeohst and
a with self confidence"
The self confident man believes in his good
and his service.
He believes business is just as good as he
makes it---and he newspaper advertising day
in and day out to bring prosperity bis doorstep
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-12-18

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