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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-09-22
Allen And Gorham
In Active Campaign

While there have not been the usual
number of meetings incident to Pri-
mary Election, Messrs. Charles K.
Allen and Edison B. Gorham, candi-
dates for the Freebooter nominations
on the Republican ticket, have been
very active. They the running on the
platform, Republican Progress, Ex-
perience, Efficiency, Against Bosses"
and they have emphasized these prin-
ciples at the meetings they have at
tended this week. By Republican
Progress hey intend TO serve Bergen
County, if elected, in such a manner
that the Republican party will be
proud of them and the status of that
party in the county advanced. They
have each had experience which
should prove valuable to them as
members of the Board of Freeholders
and if elected they will think for
themselves and not submit to the
dictations of any bosses. They state
that they believe in an efficient gov
eminent and that in order to bring
such condition about that it is es-
sential that the public be aiken into
the confidence of the Board of Free
holders, because the business of Ber-
gen County is a big business, the
people of the county stockholders and
the Freeholders the Board of Direc-
tors. For six years Mr.. Gorham has
served the City of Englewood as a
member of it's Common Council and
in a very cmpetent manner, and prior
to being elected to that Office served
his municipality for twelve years as
an assessor. Mr.. Allen is a respect
ed citizen of Ridgewood, as. is very
well lattested by the fact that he has
received the unanimous endorsement
of he Ridgewood Republican Club.
He is a practicing attorney of New
York City and his firm specializes in
municipal law and matters pertain
ing to bond issues, all of which would
tend to qualify him as an excellent
asset to the Freebooter Board.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-09-22
Cliffside Notes.

Joseph A. Mitchell, better known
as MITCH" the star left fielder and
captain of the Cliffside Oxfords is
doing his bit getting acquainted with
army life at Camp Dix, Wrightstown.
He and Tom Fox were placed in
charge of the Cliffside contingent
last Wednesday morning. Joe car
ried with him a handsome and fully
equipped kit, presented to him by
Howard Edsall and Dick Ansell.
Mrs. Mitchell, who before her mar
riage was Leona B. Elcock, will visit
her husband and the boys next week
and will take along good supply of
dainties and delicacies for the boys.
Mrs. Mitchell, in addition to her Red
Cross knitting, will take part in the
Red Cross Concert to be given at the
Union Hill High School in November.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-09-22
The Isolated Oyster.

1t milk goes up to 151a cents a
quart, the wheeze about the scarcity
of the oysters in the stew will be-
come conraband We see it go not
without sorrow. One of the earliest
parodies we recall ran:
Don't tell them that you saw me,
for l would lose my job"
Jus then the oyster wiped away
tear.
Owe been in fifty-seven stews
since eight o'clock tonight,
For Pm the only oyster working
here"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-09-22
Here's Why Autos Skid!

Hagerstown, Mr.-Pumping liquor
into automobile tires is the latest
SCENE to smuggle liquor into dry
West Virginia. The liquor is pur-
chased in this city and taken to a
point near the West Virginia line and
there pumped into the tires and haul
ed to Martinsburg, w. Va.
Street, Commissioner Orrick receiv-
ed report of the trick from several
sources and advised Lieutenant Bar
Der, Acting Chief of Police, to be on
the lookout for the smugglers.
This may account for the difficulty
of some automobiles to stick to the
right side of the road, Orrick observ-
ed.-Cnicinnati Enquirer.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-09-22

The fellow who tells you how to
run your business never offers to
finance the shop.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
Bellman Minstrels
Please Large CROWD

The minstrel shw given by mem
bers of Bellman Council No. 295,
Jr.. O. U. A. NJ, of Fairview, last
Saturday evening proved an unquali-
fed success. The affair was held in
Haase's Point Hall, North Bergen,
and the place was pasked to its ca
pacity with an appreeiative audience.
Although it was the first enter
tainment of this variety ever given
by members of the local order, the
participants conducted themselves in
a manner which reflected great credit
on them as we'll as their coach, Al.
Alexander. Robert j. Flentje held
down the interlocutor's chair in fitting
style, as did the end men, Fred Wede-
meyer, Bill Thurman, Al. Avery and
AL. Alexander.
when the Black Sheep Returns to
the Fold" was the opening song, rem
dered by Vincent Dock. Wilson AID
rich sang SLOWS Every Little Thing
in Dixie ~ ad Raymond Wingerath
entertained with They're Making
En- Higler in Hawaiia.' Charles
Dream" while Al. Avary, suggested
in song, that it was q good time TO
4 VI Oh lou dldQ RdSS. OWeeu
Long Ago" was rendered by George
Barnes; "Honkey Tonkey Town" Al.
Alexander; "For Me and my Gal"
Thomas McMullen," Indiana" Robert
Flentje, "Pray for the Lights to go
Out" Bill Thurman, "Put on your
Slippers" Fred Wedemeyer and
america Here's my Boy" Bud
Geisling.
The chorus was composed of the
following: Joseph Adelberg, Ernest
Christensen, George Christensen,
James Clarke, John Diedolf, Otto
Faslet, Flyd Forsythe, Roland
Frachen, Fender Gunling, Edward
Johnson, George Jorgenson, Edward
Muller, Garfield Nelson, Leonard
Vail, Carl Vogt, Fred Warnecke,
David Russell, John Muller and
Henry Frechen.
Dancing followed the entertain
ment and it was late hour when the
guests departed for their respective
homes well satisfied that members of
Bellman Council are efficient enter
tainers.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
MAYOR TO COME TO NEXT MEETING.

The mass meeting at the Palisade
Public School took place last We'd
nesday night as advertised in the call
by poster. 1t was for the purpose of
considering ways and means of
Kidding the village of the burglar
nuisance, and there was very good
ly number of citizens present, includ-
ing several ladies. The meeting was
called to order by Charles T.. Logan
who stated very clearly the objects
OF the gathering, and made special
mention that there had been no
thought at any time of making any
attack upon any person, the borough
officials especially. Notwithstand
this statement, there was SO much
fillibustering by Mr.. Vincent B. Kelly
and Arthur w. Tams that the meet
ing came near ending without any
results at all.
Mr.. Logan suggested that L. r.
Druck act as chairman, which was
accepted, and Orrin Breiby was
chosen as secretary. Mr.. Druck
made few remarks on taking the.
chair; he thought the Mayor should
have been invited to the meeting, and
this after Mr. Logan had already
said that leaving out the mayor was
an oversight, and had publicly
apologized for the ommission But
Mr.. Druck was sure the mayor had
been sighted. Mr. Kelly felt the
same way, and no amount of persua-
sion could have convinced these
gentlemen to the contrary.
Anyhow, the meeting went on till
ten o'clock. There we've informal
talks from many of thosse seut
Ct ii sas:ksy vas the IL fiz AAl.tsEEs
He said that having bean robbed
several times, he could speak feel
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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
Fine Benefit Concert
To Aid Red Cross

The splendid work now under way
for the benefit of the Red Cross War
Relief by the local branch of the Ma
tional Surgical Dressing Committee
of America, has secured a wonderful
impetus on the support that ispron-
i sed for the Benefit Concert that will
be given in the Cliffside High School
auditorium on Thursday night, May
"a.
A fine program of Instrumental
and vocal selections will be but part
of the program which is to feature
the Plecpa Club, glee and harmony
organization that has volunteered its
services for the concert. Twenty
guitars and mandolins played by
skilled musicians with numerous sole
selections will make this feature well
worth the price of the tickets.
The members of the arrangement
committee are: Mrs. Howard Greene
chairman; Mrs. w. j. Mcdonald, Mrs
N. A. Paul, Mrs. f. H. Kirmayer and
Miss Marie Jory.
The same committee has plans in
preparation for monster barn dance
to be given in the gymnasium of the
High School early in June. Mrs
Jane Coulter is also serving on this
committee and splendid results are
being looked forward to.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
Babies On Parade
Next Saturday Is
Next Attraction

The Baby Parade, scheduled for
May II, bids fair to be one of the
most enjoyable features Of our town.
Great interest is shown in it and
it is fine to see the spirit of coop
eraton on all sides.
Mayor Cadien is assisting and will
keep back all traffic from Anderson
avenue and Palisade avenue, along
the line of march, Councilman Cohn
is donating a fine leather pillow, Mr..
Scenck, of the amusement park, gives
prize, Contractor Scioh is donating
money, as is also the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company and the
Home Economics Department of the
Woman's Club, all to be used for
prizes. The latter organization has
large committee at work on the
Grantwood notification of mothers,
while the two teachers, Miss Brown
and Miss Donaldson are busy with
the Cliffside and Hudson section and
the many details of the affair which
they have inaugurated.
The health feature will be specially
emphasized by three prizes offered
for the three best babies, physically,
and the judges at the grand stand
will include a trained nurse from the
city.
Prizes are also offered for the most
prettily decorated baby carriage, and
as all vehicles are welcome except
"grown up" automobiles and horses
and carriages, the little folks can
bring their own wagons; for children
are eligible up to six years OF age.
Prizes also given for the best
"foat" or idea that will add to the
attractiveness of the procession, and
it is reported that Fred Dyer already
is arranging one.
So every one, get busy, trim up
your baby carriages and your toy
wagons, or not, as you please, fix up
something original in other ways, but
above all don't forget the babies and
| let's see what fine array OF future
citizens and borough officials In
miniature we can get out to show the
real strength and the real attractions
of our own borough.
| 1t is rumored that miniature
! soldiers and sailors and an armored
knight on horseback will be among
the features, but whether we regard
them as our militant forces, or as
'pure food products" we know that
no neighboring borough can get out
any troop of healthier, better-looking
Youngsters than we can-H every,
mother will contribute her share.
The procession meets at one o'clock
| at Cliffside Kindergarten No. /. next
Saturday where the teachers will be
ready with numbered cards, and the
march will be along Palisade ave-
aue to the trolley trestle (opposite
High SchooD and up Anderson ave.
nue. to Lafayette avenue.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
Tag Day Wednesday
To Aid Red Cross

All the pretty girls of the borough
are preparing to tag everybody next
Wednesday as an aid for the Red
Cross War Relief of the National
Surgical Dressing Committee of
America. Mrs. o. C. Arlitz, as chair
man of the Tag Day Committee has
organized a force of twenty women
who will be up bright and early on
Wednesday morning, and, armed with
sashes and bright colored tags will
waylay everybody and pin a tag on
them. Among those who will help
are Mrs. Koch, Mrs. n A. Paul, Mrs.
Howard Greene, Mrs. Edwin LIE Cato,
Mrs. H. Benda, Mrs. W. j. Nc
Donald, Mrs. Post, Mrs. F. H. Kir-
mayer, Mrs. O. 7. Arlitz, Miss Ella
Louise McClave, Miss Marie Jory,
Miss Ruth Eyrich, Miss jeanette
Cohn, the Misses Dorothy and Vivian
Donaldson.
Should inclement weather prevail
the tagging will be postponed to the
following day.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
PaIisade Red Cross
Appeals For Funds

Splendid results are being accom-
plished in the Red Cross work which
is being carried on in the Union
Church by Palisade women. For the
past six weeks the church has been
open every Monday from ten a. m.
till five p. M, to all women who cared
to help with the working of surgical
shirts, surgical congresses, knitted
face cloths and other forms of Red
Cross relief work.
The number of workers has shown
a fairly consistent uniformity On
Monday last, beside a corps of twenty
girls spent the hours between three
and five at a special table in the kit
chen of the church, cutting into
minute pieces odd scraps of white
muslin for the stuffing of hospital pill
lows. The girls who were so gen.
erous with their time were: Eleanor
Brown, Virginia Berkey, Lillian Alves,
Anita McCord, Dorothy Grill and
and Dorothy Schall.
As much as SIT worth of material
has been used in one afternoon by the
workers, the money having been
raised privately. On account of the
enormous demand put upon the Ma
tional Red Cross, local work is nee
essarily dependent upon whatever
funds may be raised among the
workers or by private enterprise. The
food sale held on Saturday last AT
the home of Mrs. George Frew, al
though moderately successful should
have a much larger patronage both
in contributions and purchases. 1t is
to be hoped that Palisade people will
respond as generously as possible tC
the call of their country and of hu-
mainly by helping either with time
or money or with both in this most
important work of the relief OF
wounded soldiers. Checks may be
sent to Mrs. w. R. Goodman, of Pail
SADIE and new workers will be vel
1 coined in the church ON Mondays,
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
Busy Week In Local
Society, Many Moue
On Moving Day

The first German attack on our
little community is that on Robert
Cadien, jr., who has recently suffer-
ed from German measles, and Dudley
Hartmann at home from his school at
Essex Fells, with the same affliction.
The Red Cross tea announced to
take place at the home of Mrs. e. K.
Thayer, May 5, is postponed until
May 10, same place, same hour.
The Alumni of Cliffside Park
High School met with their president,
Joe Marini. at the home, of Erwin
Goemann, Monday evening. Plans
were discussed for strengthening the
association, the first product of the
new "High." Those present We're:
Joe Marini, Erwin Goemann, Mary
Madden, Lille Leclerq, Vivian Don
aldson, RAYMOND Velsey, George
Shorey. Delicious refreshments were
served ct the close of the evening
by the hosts mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robin Mutt and baby
Margaret are visiting their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Fl. Nut, at their
home in Edgewater Heights.
In a Circle Card Club will meet a
week from Monday, May Is, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Benda, Clarke
terrace.
Mrs. ]. M. Scott is planning a visit
to Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Donaldson
and family spent Saturday and Sun
day at their Cedar Lake bungalow.
The meeting of the Archdeaconary
of the Episcopal Church of Jersey
City will be held at Trinity Church,
Grantwood, on Tuesday afternoon
and evening, May s, at $50 and 8
o'clock.
bud Hartmann, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. B. Hartmann, is home from
school with an attack of the measles,
Harvey Griffin has enlisted as a
submarine chaser.
Continued on page g.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
Bergen County Turns
Out To Pay Honor
To Ross McClaue

! Never in the history of Bergen
county was a greater testimonial ten
dered to Bergen county man than
that which was given to County En-
gineer Roscoe P. McClave by the
citizens of Bergen county, at the
Hotel Breslin, New York, last Satur-
day night, the big banquet held in
honor of the sterling Cliffside Park
man being by far the greatest affair
of its kind ever attempted by resi-
dents in this part of the State.
Never will those present forget
the tremendous cheering that was
heard as the honored guest of the
evening was being escorted to his
place at the head OF the speakers
table, all present joining in extend
ing him the royal welcome that they
held pent up in their hearts as this
genialofficial was anxiously awaited
by the hosts of the evening in the
spacious Dixie room of the famous
New York Hotel.
F No one was too big or too small to
pay tribute to this man who has won
hundreds of friends by his clean cut
character, man of sterling worth,
not only to the county he represents,
but to the entire State and nation,
Some who We're unable to be present
| oily because secret business of the
nation kept them at their posts of
duty could not let the occasion go by
without extending warm messages of
friendship for our own Ross, tele-
grams being read from Gov. Walter
e. Edge, Congressman John r.
Ramsey, Big Bill Edwards, and even
Sheriff Eugene F. Kinkhead, sent his
regrets, stating his personal friend
ship for the honored guest of the
evening. The Hudson county dele
cation was in charge of County Reg
istar John ]. Mcmahon.
Lauded by Judge Seufert
Judge William M. Seufert, the first
speaker called ON by POSTMASTER
John c. Cadien, Mayor of Cliffside
Park, voiced the sentiments of ali
present when he proclaimed that a
tribute was never paid to better or
more deserving official and citizen
than that which was being held in
honor of Ross McClave.
The Judge went on to say that it
was the best thing that could happen
to Bergen county at this time when
the country is all upset by the great
war, for the citizens could gather
together, lay aside personal and fac
tional differences and all meet on a
Continued on page g.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
New Motorcycle Cop
A Beau Brunmel


Policeman Frank Borrelli has as
sumed the post of motorcycle patrol
man to which he was recently pro-
NOTED by the Cliffside Council. He
made score of arrests during the
week for violation of the State Motor
Vehicle law and has given the re-
corder a busy week with trials. He
has set about his work very con-
scientiously and will be the terror of
speed maniacs and others who mock
at the law.
Officer Borelli appeared for duty on
Sunday in his natty new uniform,
bright shiny new brass buttons, white
cap and black leggings. He is the
fashion plate of the village, the
pride of the force and the adrima-
ton of all the pretty maids who arc
captivated by his handsome smiling
physiognomy and strapping physique
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
Concert May IS For
New Catholic Church

A musical concert IN aid of the
new Epiphany R. c. Church will be
held in the church before it's dedica-
ton. Tuesday May Is has been Sc
lected by the committee as the date
and very interesting program will
be offered. Those who will take part
in the concert are artists of recog-
nized ability and an evening of de-
light is assured those that attended.
Among the numbers to be rendered
will be a vocal solo, Gounod's "Ava
Maria," by Mrs. F. H. Kirmayer;
vocal duet, Forever With the Lord"
by Mrs. Kirmaqer and Mr.. Hugo
Stannek; violin solo by Miss W.
Ballade; duet, "Good Night Beloved
by Mrs. Kirmayer and Mr.. Stannek;
vocal solo by Mrs. Wheeler Cello
and piano solos will also be added
to the program.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
Fine lrowd Enjoys
Fifth Free Lecture

The fifth of the Borough Enter
tainments at the High School took
place last Friday evening and was
very educational as well as most in
teresting, for the lecturer, Mr..
Beemer, secretary of the New Jersey
Tenement House Commission, has a
humorous way of presenting prac-
teal facts which might otherwise be
somewhat unpleasant.
There are $4,000 tenements in
charge of our State Commission, and
many very bad and unhealthy condi-
tions as shown by various beautifully
colored stereopticon views, have been
relieved by these commissioners.
The conditions under which many
human beings try to live were de-
picted most graphically; Easements
without windows and with water on
the floor, and one family living with
their horse
Last summer the children had bet
ter health than ever before because
people took extra precautions fol-
health and cleanliness during the
prevalence of infantile paralysis
showing waht can be done, with rea-
sonable care.
One realized the truth of the mot
toes displayed from time to time
among which were: "Public health is
the cheapest thing in the world. Its
dividends are large" every hui
man being has right to fresh all
and sunshine and we have no right
to deprive the poor mans baby
of them "The old woman who
lived in a -" tenement, was shown
surrounded by her eighteen children!
An unusual case of the survival OF
the fittest.
Fire escapes - So-called - were
shown, most remarkable in construc.
ton, and involving acrobatic feats
for their use, and skilled and agi
circus performers as tenants of the
houses!
At the. International Conference al
Viena, in 1909, the report of our New
Jersey Commission received mos
complementary notice and it was
quoted as among the foremost OF the
State Commissions of America.
The audience went home feeling
that they had received much valuable
information as to their own state
conditions and the good work accom-
plished with public money.
The Civics Department ofe tn
Woman's Club, Mrs. w. j. Mcdonald
chairman, works in cooperation with
the commission and provided this
evening.
A most enjoyable feature of ths
evening was the appearance OF Mrs
F. H. Kirmayer, after her recent lone
illness, and four vocal solos sung ir
her best manner, accompanied by
Mrs. G. S. Drew.
Mrs. Kirmayer presented a beau.
tiful picture, as she came to the FROM
of the stage, waving the big Ameri-
can flag, at the close of the program
and leading the audience in the sing
ing Of "The Star Spangled Banner"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
Minister To Talk
On European Issues
And Our Duty

An unusual and rare treat is in
store for next Monday night when
DIR. S. Parks Cadman, the noted lee
turer will visit Grantwood and speak
at the Congregational Church on
European Issues and Our Duty"
The Christian Endeavor Society
has secured the services Of DR.. Cad
man and anticipate full house to be
on hand to hear this noted divine
speak on most important topic. DIR.
Cadman has recently returned from
the Mexican border. He is Chaplain
of the Twenty-third Regiment, Brook
lyn, and was with the boys doing duty
on the border. There will also be fine
music
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
Fairuiew Man Delegate
To Boston Contention

William E. Fiske, councilman OF
Fairview, has been elected as dele
gate to the annual convention of the
International Steel and Copperplate
Printers of North America, which is
to be held in Boston during the Sec
ond week of July.
This is the fifth consecutive time
that Mr.. Fiske has been honored by
being elected as a delegate to the
orders annual conventions and he
has been International Organizer on
three different occasions.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-05
Palisade Burglar Mass Meeting
Develops Community Interest
And Also Clique's Opposition

Assembly Called By Villages Best Citizens Decred By Messrs
Kelly, rams ana Druck Because Mayor Was Not To
Be Present. Oversight Not Intentional
To Best Plans For Kidding Ion of Burglars Object
of the CaH--Mr. Tams Tried To Stampede adjournment
Which Failed