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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17

The evening of April Is, witnessed
the opening of Bergenline avenue as
the "White Way" of the Town of
Union. This same evening was also
the event of the largest crowd which
ever attended function of any kind
in Northern New Jersey.
People from all over fiocked to Ber-
genline avenue to witness the unique
parade offered by the Merchants AS
sociation, and packed the sidewalks
so tightly that for hours while the
parade lasted, it was impossible even
SO much as to move. The side streets,
too, were jammed with automobiles
and wagons, filled with sightseers,
for many feet back from the avenue
of march. Every available window,
rooftop, and signboard was the perch
ing place of those wanting to see the
"big doings." Those who were in the
crush viz idly recalled the days of the
Hudson-Fulton celebration in New
York. Eoth events will long be re-
memberel.
True to the prediction of the Mer-
chants Association, Bergenline ave-
nue. was turned into day by thousands
of electric lights festooned from pole
to pole for a mile in length. The
features of persons across the street
could clearly be distinguished. Ana
all this coupled with the beautiful
decorations of flags and bunting COM
bined with the exquisite architectural
beauty of four large plaster arches
of welcome made the avenue a per-
feet revelation and spot to linger in.
The windows of the merchants were
a treat to the eye and called forth
no little comment of approval from
the ladies as they wandered along the
street after the parade. Nearly every
window was artistic in dressing and
distinctive and individual in their
features.
The parade which formed on the
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17
TRINITY PLA IERS
TO APPEAR AGAIN

Rehearsals are we'll under way for
the Trinity Players coming produc-
ton of the two plays of Mr.. George
Shorey early in May. "The Widow
Schaggs," which was so we'll received
here some years ago, and Mr.. Shorey's
new play, Destiny" will be given as
double bill. Special music, also, is
being rehearsed for the occasion by
the orchestra of the local Symphony
Society. Some of the most talented
amateurs of the Palisades are booked
for these plays. Besides Mr.. Shorey,
himself, those booked for the event
alu S-fr. d. a. Carson, Mr.. Edgar
Darby, Mr.. j. C. Vosburgh, Miss
Hilda Jory, Miss Fanny Jory, Mr..
Richard Ansell and Mr.. George w.
Won Osttoff.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17
Snake Charmer
Boys are Fearless
Handling Reptiles

Last Saturday was warm day,
and little Alcide Pinard came along
Bluff road with a small garter snake
in his hand. Rather, it was partly up
his coat sleeve, only the tail hanging
out. Alcide pulled the snake from his
sleeve, held him by the neck, and said,
ooh, he won't hurt you now.
have just drawn his fangs."
GLOW did you do it ?" he was asked.
Gust opened his mouth with my
fingers and pulled his teeth, using my
knife to help along little"
"See," said Alcide, he will not hurt
you at ALL" Then he let the snake
run up his coat sleeve again until it
entirely disappeared. Alcide took off
his coat, but could not find the snake.
Finally he discovered that he had run
up his shirt sleeve, so the cuff was
unbuttoned and the tail was now
visible about the elbow, which the boy
took hold of and pulled his snakelets
from his hiding place. 81 have his
little son or daughter in my pocket
said Alcide, and forwith he ran his
hand in his pocket and pulled out an
other little snake about eight inches
long which had been found near the
place where the other reptile had been
discovered down near the Fredericks
home in Cumbermede road. After
the boys who were along at the ex-
hibition had had lot of fun cover
ing the garter up in some sand near
the Logan home and watched him
wriggle out again, Paul Binner came
along with another garter snake about
fifteen inches long, and the two boys
played snakes for over an hour, much
to the delight and interest of dozen
companions. None of the boys evinced
the slightest fear of the snakes.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17
PALISADE B. 3. CLUR
STARTS WITH RUSH

On the evening of April 10 the ball
players of Palisade and neighboring
communities met at the home of c.
/. Logan, jr., to organize a baseball
club. Although there was only small
crowd present, due to the short notice
given OIL netting, great enthusiasm
was shown for the forming of a ball
team which would be able to cross
bats with most any team in this sec
ton and not suffer in comparison.
The boys were all of the opinion that
with a winning aggregation of ball
tossers, they would receive the I'M
divided support of the surrounding
communities, for no one likes to come
out and always see the home team
lose.
In spite of the fact that the boys
are making a late start and may eX-
perlence difficulty in filling out their
schedule, all are optomiStic and look
forward to a successful year. G. T..
Logan, jr. was elected manager with
instructions to get right on the job
signing up games. He was allowed
an assistant and Randolph E. Brown
was chosen.
There seems to be lot of ginger
IN this new organization and the first
practice has already been called fol
Saturday afternoon April, II, at the
Pahsade ball field. So far five games
have been scheduled, which leaves
only twenty three to be filled out, but
with all the snap and pep around no
serious difficulty should be encounter
ed in getting teams to play on such
a fine field as the club has.
Ii nothing goes wrong, the people
OF this section will be treated to see
ing such teams play as the New York
Athletic Club, the Crescent Athletic
Club, and the Seventh Regiment, to
say nothing of such high-class neigh
boring teams as the Englewood Field
Club and the Montclair team.
Up-to date the following men have
joined the club:
Pat Bailey, Leonia; Dick Ansell,
Goemann, Joe Mitchell, of Grantwood;
Steve McClave, Duncan McClave, Ros-
coe McClave, of Edgewater Heights;
Ed. Greer, of Edgewater;; Paul
Brady, Geo. Beckmann, Ed. Darby,
Leon. Ruehmann, James Woolccct.
Randolph E. Brown, Leonard Lane,
c. 7. Logan, jr., of Palisade. About
twenty or thirty other names will be
added to the roll soon.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17

lower part of the old Bulls Ferry
road, began promptly at a quarter
after eight, marching due north
up Park avenue turning west into
Fourth street to within a block of
Bergenline avenue, when it switch
ed north into Fifth street and down
the full length of Bergenline avenue
to the Plank road, where it dispersed.
1t took the parade by the watch just
one hour and three quarters to pass
a given spot, which not only gives an
idea OF its size, but heaps praise upon
the committee of the Merchants AS
ISOLATION and the Chamber of Com
merce which managed such large
undertaking so we'll and so success
fully. Not a person who saw the
parade, with the exception of the
perpetual crouch, but fully appreci-
ated and enjoyed it. Worthiness
stamped it all over.
Just before the show started Mayor
Rannenberg addressed the crowd from
a platform opposite Phelan's store.
He said:
Ladies and gentlemen: We welcome
10 Union Hill you people OF North
Hudson. Those of us that believe in
the better lighting have much to
thank the Retail Merchants Associa-
ton and the Chamber of Commerce
for their efforts to secure the lights
for White Way. In this direction
Charles Singer, president of the Com
merce Chamber, and James Usher,
one of our prominent citizens, did
much to bring it about.
The expense was carefully looked
into before we went ahead with the
proposition. The expense was borne
by the merchants benefiting by the
increased light. The side street lights
were secured at less expense than the
former lamps. The extra lights on
the avenue will, of course, not be
felt in the taxes. / deem it a great
honor to push this button to give you
light on Bergenline avenue, and
hereby declare the White Way open."
At this point the band in the rear
OF the grand stand struck up "The
Star Spangled Banner" and all rose
to their feet just as the head of the
parade passed by. In the stand were
Continued on page 81
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Palisades Tenth Anniversary
Town Born A pri II, 1906,
To Be Fittingly Celebrated
Fine Program Preparing For Next Saturday Night At
Public School Consisting of Short Speeches By
Pioneers, Music BY Local Talent, A Surprise
Stunt, Refreshments and Dancing

Palisades tenth anniversary will
be celebrated at the Public School in
Anderson avenue next Saturday night,
April "a. April II is the real ami
versary, but owing to several other
things being already on the tapis for
the latter date, the local committee
thought best to postpone the celebra-
ton to a more convenient date, hence
the selection of next Saturday
evening.
There was a general meeting at the
Union Church Thursday night at
which w. r. Goodman presided until
called away on business, D. A. Carson
succeeding him. Mr.. Won Hartmann
was chosen secretary.
Mr.. Carson was selected as chair
man of the program for the celebra-
ton, C. T. Logan was made chair
man of arrangements and publicity,
Mrs. G. H. Frew was made chair
man of the refreshments committee,
and she at once named all of the
ladies present, which included Mrs,
C. T. Logan, Mrs. H. A. Flagge, Mrs.
J. V. Woolcott, Mrs. L. K. Saeger,
Mrs. Walter Binner, Mrs. Roberge,
Mrs. N. A. Paul, Mrs. Alves, Mrs. A.
Tams, Miss Maude Brady.
Mr.. Logan's committee on decora-
lions is Randolph R. Brown, Bernard
Brady, James Woolcott, Paul Berkey,
George H. Frew, jr.
Mr.. A. w. Tams and w. f. Holt
were made the committee on music.
Mr.. A. L. Reuhmann was made chair
man ON collections. After a few UNI
important matters were disposed of.
it was decided that the heads of the
various committees meet again at the
church next Tuesday night, April 20.
The celebration will be called Pail
sade's Tin Wedding, and everybody
present is requested to bring tin
spoon. A great time is expected
John M. Hunter, w. w. Porter, Rev.
Mr.. Gray, and H. D. Douglas, will be
sent special invitations and no doubt
all will make talks for the occasion.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17
PARK
HAS BAD FIRE

The neighboring borough of Ridge
field Park furnished what was nearly
tragedy last Tuesday forenoon when
an explosion of gasoline occurred in
the private garage of Mr.. John Adler,
at the corner of Orchard and Laurel
streets. Fire had been started by a
minor explosion in the garage, and
several fire companies were on the
scene when the big explosion occurred.
AS result eight of the freight
ers were covered with flaming oil, the
garage was destroyed, as was the
barn adjoining it, and also the roof
of the Adler home. Several of the
injured had to be removed to the
Hackensack Hospital.
The destruction by fire is estimated
at $4,000.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17
Coming Associated
Charities Benefit

A Joint meeting of the Associated
Charities Council and the Exhibitions
Committee of the borough council
was held last evening at the residence
of Mrs. S. Wood McClave, to perfect
plans for the coming benefit perform
ance for the borough's unemployed:
The performance will be provided
free of charge by Proprietor Schenck,
of the Amusement Park; it will take
place on Thursday night, April 70,
at Carney Hall.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17
Epiphany Circle
Announce Euchre

The officers of the Ladies Epiphany
Circle, of the Roman Catholic Church,
announce Progressive Euchre at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand
Stabel, 40 Oakdene avenue, Grant
wood, on Wednesday evening, April
q, at eight o'clock.
Prizes will be given for the best
playing. Delicious refreshments are
promised. The entertainment COM
mittee will be Mrs. B. Conroy, Mrs.
Carroll, and Mrs. Hogan.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17
School Dance
Largely Attended

1t is understood that between forty
and fifty dollars was raised on Friday
night, April 9, at the High School
dance given for the benefit of the
High School Athletic Association.
The boys and girls, with a few of
their older friends, danced until the
last note sounded at one o'clock.
Attractive music was furnished by
Koerner
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17
Local Cadets
Seek Recruits

Company G, National Cadets, Mr.
Velsey, captain, meet for drill every
Monday night at the Congregational
Church. New members are solicited.
Officers are, Merle Lewis, first lieu
tenant; Cadet Prouty, first sergeant;
Edwin LeCato, second sergeant; AL
fred Church; first corporal; Cadet
Sears, second corporal.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17
SUFFRAGE GALA
MEET IN LEONIA

The suffragists of Leonia are plan
ming a gala meet on the night of
Friday, May IA, at Leonia High
School Auditorium. Eminent speak
ers will address the public, such as
United States Senator Clapp, As
semblyman Crosby of New Jersey,
and Rev. Isaac Lansing, of Ridge
wood.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17
MERKLE- GIESLER

Mrs. Barbara Merkle, of Fort lee.
the engagement of her
daughter, Miss Barbara Cecile, to
Mr.. William Giesler.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17
UNION HILLS WHITE WAY
BRIGHTER THAN ANY DAY
AND is LIT UP TO STAY

Remarkable Demonstration Of What Corporation
Can Do When The Germ, Gets Hold OfA Touun
The Right Way Union Hill Gives Hudson Cities
Example Of Enterprise All Are NoW ANXIOUS
To Duplicate Themselves -M0Uen,ent G,0us
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-04-17
COOPERATION

1t is absolutely vital to any news
paper to have it's advertisers know
that results are coming from the use
of its 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, 1915-04-17
BUSINESS EGOTTSTS

a Business eeotist is one who believes his bust
ness is SO good it is not possible for anything to
make it better
He has use for ADVERTISING
There is difference between an eeotist 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 to bis doorstep
New Britain herald., 1915-11-15
YOUK GiRL'S APPETITE

When your growing daughter appetite becomes fickle and she shows a desire for sour, starchy or chalky articles look after the condition of her blood. If she is pale and languid, nervous, without ambition and irritable her blood is unable to meet the demands made up- on it.
 Dr. Williams Pink Pills are specific remedy for the form of anemia, or lack of blood that atiiicts growing girls and proper treatment with these pills will not only correct tho trouble but prevent it from progressing into worse form.
 During her teens girl lays the foun- dation for her future health. Lack of blood at this time may rob her of robust, healthy womanhood. 1t is of the great est importance to administer to girls who grow pale and weak a safe, non.alcoholic tonic and Dr. Williams Pink Pills meet every requirement. of the most careful mother.
 Dr. Williams Pink Pills make tho blood rich and rcd and it carries renewed health and strength to every part of the body. These pills are recommended wherever tonic is needed.
 Your own druggist sells Dr. Williams Pink Pills. Send today to the Dr. Will Hams Medicine Co.,, Schenectady, N. Y., tor the book, Building Up the Blood" It is free.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-15
1PULlAR
 & NIVEN
MILITARY TOURNAMENT
Late Plattsburgh Rockies Will Dem.
 onstrate Preparedness.

New York, Nov. 15.-A military tournament under the auspices of the Military Athletic League, intended to show the necessity of preparation fsf war and to demonstrate the pro- gress of the national guard, will open in Madison Square Garden tonight and continue through the week. Troop K of the Fifth United States Cavalry will appear in cavalry maneu- yers and detachments from the regu- lar army, navy the marine corps and national guards of most of the eastern states will take part. The citizen Soldiers trained at the Plattsburg camp will display their proficiency at drill the field artillery will be shown in action, wireless stations will be in use, and there will be demonstra- tion of trench fighting with bombs. General Leonard Wood and Governor Whitman will review the troops Fri day night.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-15
CHURCH NEWS
First Baptist Church.

The Every Land League will meet for the first time this season in the church parlor tonight at o'clock. The ofhces vacated last spring will be filled and plans for the coming year will be outlined. All members are re- quested to be present. After the business meeting there will be a so- cial hour during which refreshments will be served.
 The Womens Aid society will hold its annual Thanksgiving sale, Wed- nesday afternoon and evening in the chapel. Many dainty fancy articles as we'll as useful and domestic arti- cles will be on sale also pies and cakes Beautifully dressed dolls of all sizes will be another attraction A menu supper consisting of chicken salad, hot clam chowder, pie, cake, ice cream and other good things will be served from to 8 p. m.
 All chairmen and members of com mittees for the sale will come Tues day evening and arrange their tables
 All articles for the sale excepting food should be left at the church to- morrow.
 Church night service will be ob- served on Thursday at 7:45 o'clock. special business meeting of the church will be held for the purpose of taking action on the calling of g. pastor to succeed Rev. pr. T. Edwin Brown, resigned.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-15
FELL FROM MIRANDA.

Mary Wierbicki, aged six, fell over the veranda railing at her home, 10 Gold street, late Saturday afternoon and struck her head and right arm. The arm was fractured at the wrist and the little girls head was cut. She was unconscious when picked up by her m other, who rushed out of the house when called by the child's playmates. Mary was attended by pr. G. M. Flanagan. Although se- verely hurt the child is expected to recover.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-15

A few type of boat, glider. sort of hydroaeroplane without wings the first of it's kind to answer eN- pectations, was tested on the Hudson river near Nyack, N. Y., The teso was a success. The boat is called the Yolanda IT. The trials were wit messed by Senor Don Julio Betan- court. the Columbian minister; Fran cisco Escobar, ex-consul general of Colombia, and Senor Montejo, pri- vate secretary to Minister Betan- court. The Yolanda II measures 30 by 20 feet, and her cabin houses eleven persons. The motive power is supplied by two 15O horsepower
New Britain herald., 1915-11-15
PEGOUD'S FRIENDS
 MAY PUBLISH DIARY
Chronicles of Noted Aviator to Be
 Memorial to Him

Correspondence of the Associa ted Press.,
 Paris, Oct 29.-Friends of Pegoud, the French aviator are planning to make a permanent record of his ser vices to aviation by publishing his diary, which contains a minute and characteristic chronicle of his daily work. His activity, as shown by his diary, was extraordinary. During the month of August, for example, there were eleven days of rain and two days when he was prevented from flying by accidents to his ma chine On the other eighteen days he chased 21 German machines fought two "pitched battles in the air and made more than a score of reconnaisances.
 A characteristic bit from the diary is published in the Paris Journal, describing Pegoud's journey of De- cember 27 when he lost his way and nearly ran out of petrol in the ene- my's country. The airman writes:
 Weather cloudy. Morning obser- vation at Verdun. No Boche aero plane about. 1920 leave with eight shells for Nantillois. At 4,2OO feet over Bras I get into clouds. Fog and rain continue over Nantillois. More than easily. My machine in all positions. Can see nothing. Am continually wiping my glasses; com pass damned.
 After 1 1-2 hours of all sorts of worry, dive to get my position. notice 1900 feet under the clouds fine captive balloon and drop my eight bombs. General panic in the company. Several guns are fired at me, I rise up into the fog. Lost again. Dive down to see, and con- tinue fight at 5000 feet. Up again among the clouds and dive down to 2,400 feet.
 II steady the machine and compass and take the direction S. w. I have an hours petrol left. Swearing like a pickpocket. It's the limit. I don't know where I am and am fired at I am 2.400 feet ups Up into the clouds. Down again Note a rather large station. Am shot at. Up into the clouds again. Dive PC minutes later and am again over the station. I'm like 0 roaring wild beast Only Is litres of petrol left. Don't know where I am: am shot at. I make up my mind, and am going to fly under tho clouds at 2,40O feet $. w. till petrol gives out, despite shots.
 T note n village far off. and as get nearer recognize Etain. 1 can use my lungs to breathe now. Saved. Good Heavens to think how mad I have been with rage. I dive with tho motor at full speed. Tho wind is in my nose. I keep on wiping the ginsses and break one. case and all, Pass over Etain at 1.ab0 foot. still div ing with motor nt full speed.
 Roach Verdun in fog at 150 feet. and get hail and rain. Can see noth- ing. One of my eyes is hurting badly. Land. It's a splendid feeling after ali. l can breathe now with my face to the wind and take In lungfuls of nlr. But I think how l have cursed ,, Another lesson for me. and l shall keep my eyes open more than ever Report made at once. Captain as- tonished, snd boasts about it to other officers and makes his report. Food. l At my ease, very pleased to be by the 1 flreside at Verdun. Smoke several ] pipes, which are excellent. Bed''
New Britain herald., 1915-11-15
Y0zA6074 z -7n0 PET OF RHkTY RT TEsT

engines. Two giant aeroplane pro- pellers revolve in the air at speed of 1,200 revolutions a minute ana drive the boat at speed or 1orl9 five miles an hour. When carrying a capacity load the craft draws on'y three inches of water. It IS aoaPIeu fo. sor,,ioa in all weathers. The Yolanda. IT, is built in six sections, and the designer D. La Chappelie, declares it is unsuitable. It is mounted on cork filled pontoons. Gonzalo Meiia, who is Colombian banker conceived the idea of a glid- CT about five years ago. The men in picture are, left to right, Senors Monteio. Mejia and Betancourt.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-15
NEW SHIPPING FOREMAN.

Edward Laufersweiler today suc- ceeded Benjamin Thompson as fore man of the shipping department at P. & F. Corbin's. MT. Thompson re- signed last week after completing 21 years service with the hardware con- cern. His successor, MT. Laufers- weller, has been cashier at the local freight house for some time and comes to his new position we'll recon |. mended.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-15
GLYNN NUPTJALS.
Popular Couple to Wed Tomorrow
 Morning in St. Marv's Church.

NAoil1Ag HI St. Mary'S Church.
 James Glynn of Hartford and Miss Anna Marshall of this city will be married tomorrow morning at g o'clock at St. Mary's church With nuptial high mass. Rev. John T. Winters will perform the ceremony.
 The bride will wear a brown trav- cling suit with hat to match. The bridesmaid will be attired in gray travelling suit and hat.
 Following the ceremony, a recep- tion will be held at the home of the brides parents on Stanley street and the couple will leave late in the afternoon on a wedding trip to New York. They will make their future home at c9S Wethersfeld avenue, Hartford.