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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
Historical Data
OF Fort Lee

The Borough of Fort Lee is about
to celebrate an "Old Home Week" and
flreman's Carnival, to be held in the
last week of August. Committees to
take this celebration in charge are
forming now and, no doubt, the event
Will be on scale never before at
tempted. The program as now out
lined will consist of Welcome Services
IN all the churches, Banquet, Auto
mobile Parade, Civic Parade. Chill
dren's Day and Baby Parade. general
gathering of Old Timers and Visitors
at the Park, and Firemen's Carnival,
Parade and Inspection. A number of
prizes will be given to those who par
tlclpate in the different events, and
also a prize will be awarded to the
Oldest resident, as we'll as the Young
est born nearest to the official hour
OF the opening of "Old Home Week"
The sentimental side to an "Old
Home Week" celebration should an
peal to all residents of the borough
OF Fort Lee. 1t would result in bring
ing back to the home of their youth
many who spent their childhood days
here, but who sought, and in some
cases won, fame and fortune in other
places. 1t would serve to recall to
many VINO have remained loyal resi-
dents OF the borough the companions
OF their earlier years, and help them
trace the great changes that have
been brought about.
Continued on page 81
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
Miss Margaret Kenny,
Teacher, Breaks Ankle

The Grantwood school has suffered
a severe loss in the accident last
Saturday morning to Miss Margaret
Kenny, the popular teacher of the
fourth grade of that school.
Miss Kenny was on her way to
New York early Saturday morning,
and in alighting from the car at
Weehawken ferry slipped from the
step and fractured her ankle.
Miss Kenny was brought home to
her apartment at Mrs. Yale's in Hud-
son terrace, where she has been tend
erly cared for. DR.. Margaret
Brewster has attended the sufferer.
As a result of her unfortunate mis-
hap Miss Kenny will probably be con-
fined to the house for month and a
half. She will remain at the Yale
home long enough to help in correct
ing her childrei.'s sxami,rati"n papers
next week, when she will return to
her home in Hopewell, New Jersey,
for her summer vacation.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
Fairview Council
Has Difficulties

At Fairview Councils meeting en-
Wednesday night last a number of
knotty problems presented themselves
to the borough's managers for solu-
ton.
Among these were the perplexing
sewer disposal plant collapse; the
Bergen Wood road jurisdiction con-
troversy; and the holding up of bills.
OF these the former has given and
is giving the greatest amount of con-
Germ and discussion. On Wednesday
evening committee of three was APP
pointed by the chair to investigate the
actual conditions at the plant, and
the plans of engineers, if any were
found, for remedying the defects in
the disposal plant. They were also
to Learn if possible, from the con-
tractor, his plans. The committee ap-
pointed was Messrs. Remy, Noon, and
Ridgeway. 1t developed at Wednes-
days meeting that no work had been
determined; whether the blame was
due to Engineer Darling or Contractor
McGarry. 1t is expected that if the
former is found responsible, the bor-
ough will have to stand the loss, as
Engineer Darling has not been under
bonds. The question of calling in a
third engineer to report on the plant
was discussed, but no action taken
Mr.. Rutherford Walker, from the
floor, questioned whether Engineer
Darling should be allowed to do any
further work on the plant, after his
failure to make a successful job in
the first instance. Mayor Charles
Lyons thought that mass meeting
OF citizens might be called to offer
suggestions as to a probable remedy
in the matter.
The question of the accepting Of
the Freeholders' offer to take over the
the Bergen Wood road at the Fairview
Cemetery, thereby relieving the
Cemetery Corporation of it's duty to
care for it under the franchise, as
we'll, the borough itself was very fav-
orably considered, but met with op-
position at the hands of Councilman
Noon. Mr.. Noon thought that the
Cemetery should be held to the stipu-
lations in its franchise. Others ques-
tioned, however, if it would not be
preferable to have the county ..ss8..iss
the care of the road, rather than risk
the likelihood of being forced to sue
a corporation in order to make them
do as required under the terms of
the franchise.
The reason for the bringing to a
head of this question at this time is
the enforced using of the Bergen
Wood road owing to the temporary
closing of Bulls Ferry road for re-
pairs as a result of the Washing
toms Birthday gas explosion along
that road.
The bill of Attorney Hart, Con-
gresham '"Archie" Hart, for 1869
was objected to by Councilman Noon
as exorbitant. The principal items in
the bill were the charge for represent
ing the borough in fighting tax ap-
peals. Councilman Noon has gener-
ally, heretofore, been a strong sup
porter of the Congressman; and his
opposition to the payment of the bill
came as a great surprise.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
"Old Home Week" In Fort Lee
Moving Rapidly To Success
With Committees Actively AT It
The Greatest Enthusiasm Prevails Throughout
The Entire Borough, And A Gala Time Is Sure
To Follow For The Last Week In August
GREAT BENEFIT TO SECTION EXPECTED

The work on the organization of
Fort Lees "Old Home Week" is
rapidly taking shape. The greatest
interest is being manifested all over
the borough, and great time is ex-
pected for the last week in August.
Everybody is showing the greatest
enthusiasm in the affair.
The first regular meeting of the
executive committee of the Fort Lee
"Old Home Week" took place at
Schlosser's Hall last Saturday even
ing. There were over twenty pres
ent, Mayor White presiding, Mr..
Logan, temporary secretary, at his
post.
The election for permanent officers
was the first thing taken up, and
Mayor White was the unanimous
choice, with DR.. O'Neill chosen as
active chairman to aid the regular
work when Mayor White cannot be
present.
Mr. Moore was made secretary
with the understanding that he could
resign if his other duties interfered.
He will be given a small compensa-
ton.
Messrs. Charles E. Goebel, Samuel
Corker, West Fort Lee; Mr.. Smith,
Coytesville; VIM. Buckland, Palisade,
were chosen as the Finance Commit
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
Fire Engine
Auto Fails
To Stand Up
Union Hill Tries Out A
New Combination In
Water And Chemi-
cal Engine And 1t
Lacks Power

That new $3.50 combination auto.
chemical and steam engine for the
Union Hill Fire Department was
given an official test Wednesday, and,
according to the town officials, it
didn't come up to the claims made for
it. There is question whether the
Board of Council will accept it or
not. 1t is true that the engine is an
Improvement over any of the appa-
ratus now owned by the town, but it
didn't do what was claimed for it
nevertheless.
The engine is the property of the
American-LaFrance Fire Engine Com
pany to the present time, and it is
likely to remain the property of that
company unless the Board of Fire I'm
derwriters report in favor of it, not
outstanding its short comings, or I'M
less a new test is ordered and the en-
CINE makes good.
1t was claimed at the time the
Council received bids for the appa-
ratus that it would throw out. 1000
gallons of water minute and was
guaranteed to throw out 800 gallons
a minute, but yesterday it failed on
the first and second tests. With the
two and three-inch attached the en-
CINE failed to pump the required
amount and it never registered the
pressure of 125 pounds claimed for
it, the highest being 1T pounds.
The test was made at the Wee
hawken drydocks from 1920 O'Clock
Wednesday morning to 5 o'clock
Continued on page 81
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
Minstrelsy As Real Fine Art
Presented At New Guild Hall
By Galaxy Of Grantwood Talent
Local Amateurs Score Decided Success Flag Day Evening
In "'Arf and Arr" Black and White Face Show That
Was Genuinely Good, With Many-Local Jokes
Astounding, With Very Excellent Music.
BEAUTIFUL TABLEAUx OF MISS LIBERTY.

One of the most unique, as we'll as
artistic local shows seen on the Hill
top section took place last Monday
evening at Guild Hall, Trinity Epis-
copal Church, Grantwood. 1t was
called minstrel Cabaret" and it
was all that the name indicated. AS
an amateur performance it was every
thing desirable. 1t did not aim at any
thing professional but it was far
more entertaining than the conven-
tional could be, and developed. that
eagerness of interest so well defined
in most Of the amateur things work
ed up. in Grantwood. There were
some eighteen young men and young
women in the show, and their CO.'S
Tunes of white and black were very
odd as we'll as amusing. Each per-
son was made up half white, half
black, burnt cork splitting hairs with
white chalk. The effect was very
very odd, not to say comical, and the
idea was a creation of Mrs. AL.
Wilson's who coached the show. She
did not have great deal of time,
about two weeks, in her preparation,
but the entertainment lacked nothing
on that account. The first part was
semi-circle of the players arranger in
pyramid form. 1t made a very ar
tistic setting under canopy ceiling
of foot-wide black and white stripes,
and was very effective.
1t will cause no jealousies to state
that that prince of coons, David
Arthur Carson, was the main guy of
the evening, or that his work was the
best of any, a thing that generally
has to develop when he assumes
darby role. He was at his best
throughout. The other end me"
Messrs. Clark, Won Osthoff and Vos-
burg also carried their parts well,
and got off many very amusing local
hits. Mr. Clark's Interpretation of
an English coon was killing, and he
was much enjoyed.
One of the best things of the even
ing was the Everybody Rag With
Me-" song, chorus and dance by the
Misses McClave. These two popu-
lar young ladies literally brought
down the house, their dancing being
especially fetching and funny.
One of the star features OF the
evening was the part essayed by
Major S. Wood McClave. He was in
terlocutor, and sat on the peak OF the
pyramid with all the dignity OF his
post, and went through the program
with amazing precision. He after
wards BACKED up and gave some
banjo solos, which revealed his talents
in a new light. The major was all to
the merry, and much enjoyed by
everybody.
Of the tableaux, "The Star Span
gled Banner" too much cannot be
said. 1t was simply beautiful, and as
effective piece of work as anybody
ever saw. Miss Josephine Eyrich as
the Goddess of Liberty made per-
feet model for the conception, and
was as lovely a picture in her long,
Continued on page 81
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
Frank Banville
New Postmaster
For Cliffside PIX

Frank Banville, of BIT Palisade
avenue, will be recommended to Presi-
dent Wilson, for postmaster of Cliff
side, by Congressman A. c. Hart. Mr..
Banville received the endorsement of
William Kelly and Philip E. Brund-
age the borough's two Democratic
Committeeman, and this endorsement
won him the favor of Congressman
Hart.
Mr.. Blnville, who is one of the
popular young men of the Cliffside
section, has been in the public eye for
several years; he served on the Board
of Education for several years and
made splendid record while in Of
flee. He was one of the nominees of
the Democratic Party last year for
Borough Assessor and lost out to
Dennis Mahoney in the primaries by
a small vote.
Banville is employed at present by
the Barrett Manufacturing Co., in
its Shadyside factory where he holds
responsible position and enjoys the
respect and confidence of his employ
ers. Joseph Farley the present en-
cumbent of the Cliffside office expects
to leave for his new position in Dallas.
Texas about July l, where he will act
as the representative of the Genera
Chemical Co. 1t is believed that Miss
Banville, sister of the new post
master, will be appointed his as
SiStant,
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
REPORT OF A VERY LIVELY MEETING

The borough council awarded four
important contracts at it's meeting
last Monday night. One of these
covered the building of the long talked
OF sewer outlet running from the
disposal plant on Gorge road below
Bender's Hotel to tide water in the
Hudson river; two others were for
the building of concrete sidewalks.
with curbs, and gutter on both sides
OF Walker street from the Palisade
trolley line to the westerly boundary
line OF the borough near Third street:
the fourth contract was for the build
ing of lateral sewer on Hudson
place, Hudson Heights, running from
Pallsade plaza to Palisade avenue.
The Bergen Contracting Company
was the successful bidder for the
sewer outlet contract; it's figure was
So,4O6.5O. Edward English was the
only other bidder; his bid was
$8,975.15.
Edward English was low bidder for
the hudson place lateral; his bid
totaled S1,171.35, while that of the
Bergen Contracting Co. was 81 ,2s1 80.
The Bergen Contracting Co. also
secured the two Walker street con-
tracts. The bids received for building
the concrete sidewalks were: Bergen
contracting Co. $515.2O; Edward Eng
llsh S588.80 and Cappilleto Brothers
$6O7.2O. 'i
The bids for the curb and gutter
work were: Bergen Contracting Co.
ST. lilo; Edward English, $1,3O3 so
and Cappilleto Brothers, 81 ,3O3.5O.
In each case the award was made to
the lowest bidder and the Mayor au-
thorized to sign the contracts and
the clerk to attest them when drawn
up by ne attorney and the proper
security bonds presented. 1t is almost
certainty that Walker street prop
erty owners will be ordered to con-
meet their property with the sewer
before the concrete improvements are
begun.
Attorney Agnew reported that
Mayor Neumann had won his appeaJ
Tor lower assessment on his three
acre plot near the Cliff and River
view avenue, and that the $500 as
Sessment levied by the local assessor
had been reduced to $4,000. Council
men zimmerman and Cadien received
this announcement with surprise, thew
eontending that notice of the appeal
had never come before the council
and that Mr.. Agnew should have OBJ
tanned the councils consent before
proceeding to act as the borough's
representative in the matter. Mr..
Cadien asked the attorney point
blank, Whose interests did you look
after in the matter, the boroueh's
or that of Mayor Neumann
Continued on page y
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
Womens College Day
: Is Next Wednesday

June % is the date.
Palisade Amusement Park is the
place.
1t is benefit for the Woman's
State College.
The tickets are twenty-five cents
for children and forty cents for adults
and include admission to the Park
and six of the many amusements.
These tickets were generously do
mated by Schenck Brothers, pro-
prietors of the Park.
Buy your tickets at once.
Have share in the new college.
1t means an education for the girls
of New Jersey and
A Whole Days Fun For You.
Tickets on sale at:
Goemann's Drug Store,
Herschlers Cigar Store,
George w. Stabel's.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
Grand View Dimes
At Mission

The Woman's Guild, of Grace Mis-
sion, Grand View, presented one of
their famous dinners to the public on
Thursday evening last The ladies
are to be congratulated on the great
success of their delightful affair, both
from the standpoint of it's great at
tendance, and from the excellence of
the repast offered.
The affair was one of the largest
ever given by the ladies'. After the
dinner the young people enjoyed dan
cling to the strains of the new piano
until late hour.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
Joe Kehoe Has
Narrow Escape

Joseph Kehoe, the $50 pound police
man, of Edgewater, while getting off
an automobile belonging to McClave
& McClave, Engineers, of Grantwood,
was dragged over the road as the
machine turned up Edgewater road
from River road. He managed to
hang on, however, and so was saved
from any serious accident.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19

tee, after quite some difficulty in get
ting the members to agree to serve.
Messrs. Charles T. Logan, Lewis
Haferman, and Mr.. Tout, of Edge
water, were elected as the Program
Committee. These gentlemen will
have entire charge of the plans of
the celebration, and a fine report is
looked for from them.
At the meeting on Thursday even
ing of the Fort Lee "Old Home Week"
committee DR.. d. Edwin O'Neill acted
for the first time as chairman.
The general aspects of the celebra-
ton were considered and suggestions
from all sides received.
An Historical Committee of four
was appointed, consisting of Messrs.
}. Fletcher Burdette, Charles Wilson,
Samuel Corker and James E. Moore.
The Executive Committee was in
creased by the following names:
Father John A. Huygen, Rev. DR..
Kirwan, Father Compton and Mr.. j.
Fletcher Burdette.
The meeting adjourned to meet
again next Wednesday evening at
Schlosser's Hotel, Fort Lee. At this
meeting it is planned to receive re-
port from the Finance Committee,
which will indicate the probable re-
sources which can be relied upon to
finance the undertaking. Great en-
thusiasm prevailed at Thursday
meeting.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
Base Ball Today
In Palisade At $3.50

The Palisade Baseball Club will
cross bats this afternoon at the Play
grounds with the Hilltop A. C. team,
of New York City.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
Warm Words At CHfside Council
Between Borough Attorney Agnew
And Councilman Cadien Over Suit

Trouble Arose About LoUering of Mayor Neumann s
Assessment by Court Order on UnimproUed Prop
rty Near Cliff and RiUerUielO Avenue Bids
Accepted on NelU SeDer Contracts No
July 18th Money Yet.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19
BUSINESS EGO7TSTS

Business eeotist is who believes his bust
ness is SO good it s-hot possible for anything to
make it better.
He has for ADVERTISING
There is difference between an eeotst and
a man 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 uses newspaper advertising day
in and day out bring prosperity to bis doorstep
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-06-19

1t is absolutely vital to any news
paper to have its 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.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-27
one CASE HEARD
|NRECORD COURT

In the court of record yesterday
one case was tried to jury, and the
plaintiff was given a verdict. This
was the action brought by the Herty
Turpentine Cup Company VS.. Prather
& Fem, and verdict in favor of the
former for the sum of $582.56 was re.
turned.
A new jury was formed for the
week, and there area number of i'm
portant actions to be heard before adj
journment. This will be the last week
of the term, it is thought.
There are a number of prisoners
who may be arraigned for plea and
sentence probably this forenoon.
Among them is Reuben Lampkin, the
darkey convicted last week on four
charges of highway robbery. There
are number of prisoners held for
plea, who will also be given chance
to face the court at today's session.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-27

" HE colonies, while Sir Robert Wal
pole was in Office, underwent in
many things a slow transforma-
ton.
Their population grew in numbers not
only, but also in variety. By the end OF
the war there were probably close upon
half a million people within their bor-
ders, counting slave with free; and with
the return of peace there came q quick
ened increase
New England slowly lost its old ways
of separate action as q self-constituteo
confederacy; and Massachusetts, with
her new system of royal governors and
q franchise broadened beyond the lines
of her churches. by degrees lost her
leadership.
She was losing her old temper of Puri-
tan thought.
1t was impossible to keep her popula-
ton any longer of the single strain OF
which 1t had been made UP at the first.
New elements were steadily added; and
new elements brought new ways OF life
and new beliefs.
She was less and less governed by her
pulpfts; turned mora and more to trade
for sustenance; welcomed newcomers
with less and less scrutiny OF their ways
of thinking; grew less suspicious OF
change, and more like her neighbors In
her zest for progress.
ScOTS-lr1Sn began 10 make Ln6lE appear
ance in the colony. some OF them going
to New Hampshire, soma remaining In
Boston; and they were given a right
willing welcome.
The war had brought sore burdens oil
expense and debt upon the people. and
these Scots-Irish knew the profitable
craft of Hnen-makinE which the Boston
people were glad to learn, and use tt
clothe themselves; for poverty, they de
clared. sis coming upon us as an armed
man"
These new immigrants brought with
them also the potato, not before used IN
New England, and very acceptable al
an addition to the colony's bill of fare.
Small vessels now began to venture out
from Cape Cod and Nantucket, moreover
in pursuit of the whales that came t
the northern coasts, and 1t was not lone
before that daring occupation began t.
give promise of wealth and of the build
ing up OF a great industry.
Population began slowly to spread
from the coasts into the forests which
| lay at the west between the Connecticut
| and the Hudson.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-27
BOYS HAIR CANE
OUT IN PUNCHES
Because of Eczema. ItChed
Badly. Formed Hard Crusts.
In Two Weeks Well.
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

My little boys eczema began on the
back Of his head. 1t broke out in little
pimples. They itched 50 badly that he
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-27
CITY WAIT ON
COMMITTEE ON
BAYVIEW PARK
WILL HARDLY BE POSSIBLE FOR
RESORT TO BE OPENED IN
TIME TO AFFORD ANY BATH
ING.

It was stated at the city hall yes
terday that the city stood ready to
take over and open up Bayview park,
but that the absence of one member
of the subcommittee on Fairgrounds
which has charge of the park, would
considerably delay the opening, pos.
sibly a month. It is believed the re-
sort will thus be thrown open to the
public, under the city's direction, too
late in the season for bathing. From
reports at the city hall it was thought
the city would hereafter operate the
park.
The city physician furnished q
statement to the commissioners yes
terday, giving it as his professional
opinion that the water at the park is
reasonably safe to battle in.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-27
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