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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-13
N. Y. & n. ]. Port Commission
Plan Joint Control Of N. Y. HarbOI

What is termed "a legal plan for
the comprehensive development OF
the Port OF New York" is embraced
in a proposed treaty between New
York state and New Jersey. which
wa published yesterday by the New
York, New Jersey Port and HarboT
Development Commission, of which
William X. Wilcox. OF staten Island.
is chairman.
The document is a proposed
amendment Of the treaty of 1894. fix
ing the rights OF the two states in
New York bay and the Hudson river.
II soon will be submitted to the legis-
.lstures OF both states. A public dis
cussion will be held December 10.
when II will be formally taken up at
a meeting OF the Merchants lssocia-
ton OF New York.
The proposed treaty provides for
the creation OF a Port of New FORK
District" the limits Of which are left
to the legislatures. Also IL Is pro-
posed to create The Port of New
York Authority" of six commission
ers. three from each state, appointed
by the governors with the approval
OF the ~senates. at least two OF the
New York commissioners to be resi-
dents OF New York City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-13
Z BOYS STRUCK
BY AUTOMOBILES
One is Taken to Hospital, But
is Not Badly Hurt Other
Goes Home

Two BOYS we're struck and injured
bx automobiles in this city last night.
Both OF tho boys were only slightly
injured although one OF them was
taken 10 tho city Hospital where he
IL resting comfortably today. The
other boy was taken 90 his home and
j. able to be around today.
About I o'clock last night as Allen
snow. Of Carteret. was driving his
automobile on Fayette street near
Jefferson street. John Smith, ten
wears old. OF 395 East avenue ran
from the sidewalk to the roadway
and before snow had time to put on
the brakes the machine had struck
the child aal Knocked him down.
Patrolman Koyon, who witnessed
the accident. rushed the boy to the
office Of Dr. Frank e. Henry In state
street and the doctor ordered him
taken to the city Hospital where q
carefaI examination was made OF in
,uries a. IT was feared ut first that his
skull had been fractured and one leg
broken but il was found hat he had
escaped with a few bruises and he
will be sent home tomorrow.
snow was arrested by Patrolman
Koyen and was later released in the
custody OF John J. Harrington OF
Carteret.
james Hanley. of 16s William
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-13
Recorder viii Deal Severely
With Railroad Goal Thieves

Recorder PickersgilI announced
last night that hereafter he would I'M
pose fines on all who are brought be-
fore him charged with stealing Goa
from the railroads. as he was deter
mined to break up the practice II II
was at all possible.
lie said hardly a day passes but
from three I o 1--WE such cases are be-
fore him. There was a time. his honor
stated. when he felt sorry for a woman
or boy who stole coal in such a man.
ner. but hat 81 was getting TO be 30
prevalent that hereafter he would i'm
pose fines for first offense and still
larger fines il they were brought be-
fore him a second time.
To prove that he intended to III up
to his statement. the recorder fined
five boys who were brought before
him last night on such a charge. three
dollars each.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-13
Former Resident Secures
Damages for Death Of His wife

Victor lie Barre. who formerly re.
street. was awarded $1,000 damages in
street. was awarded 500 damages in
a suit which he brought against tbs
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Company for the death of his wife
The case was tried In the courts OF
Harrisburg.
lie Barre's wife was killed on March
. last. when a train on the Philadel-
phia and Reading line struck an auto
mobile in which he and a party were
travelling. killing Mrs. lie Barre in
~stantly, but rot injuring seriously the
other occupants of the car.
The accident occurred near q small
village called Humbletown. in Penn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-13
Only VITO Local Names on the
War Casualty List for Today

There are but two local men who
figure in today's casualty list and the
report OF the val department contains
only a few names OF men in suburban
The total number which Gen.
erai Pershing has announced for today
is 400. and New Jersey has 1ss
names listed.
The Perth Amboy men are: Nike
Mokoweiczki. Of 612 Raritan venue
wounded slightly in action. and John
NJ. Leitner. of $40 Jeffries street,
wounded in action. the degree not be-
ing determined.
The boys from towns In the vicinity
of this city. who are on the casualty
list are: Corporal Theodore Unkel.
Jr.. OF sayrevilie. wounded severely in
action; Pacific Ulissi. of 41s Park
street. South Amboy. wounded in &C.
ton. degree undetermined: viasro De
Luca. of School street. Port Reading,
wounded slightly in action. and Joseph
Holland. OF $50 Campbell avenue.
West Brighton. Staten Island. wound
ed slightly In action.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-13
To Close Red Cross Wool Room

Mrs. p. C. Olsen, chairman of the
wool committee. has notified the pub
lie that the Red Cross room will be
closed until after Christmas. begin
ming Monday. December 16. This is
by order of the Red Cross board.
The room will be open all day We'd
nesday. December IS. for h recep-
ton of the finished article and distri-
button of wool. The rooms VIII be
opened regularly January s.
After the holidays another wool
drive will begin. Every one in the
city who can knit will be expected
to do either a sweater or a pair Of
socks. After the long holiday vaca-
ton a great zeal is expected from
the women
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-13
Harrison H. S. Falls to Play
AmbOy; Take on Woodbridge

High school basketball fans were
disappointed today when IL became
known that the Harrison high school
team had cancelled the game SEIZED
uied for this afternoon at the high
school gymnasium. The Harrisonites
called the game of at the last moment
and has caused much hard feeling be-
cause instead OF meetin Amboy on
the eoprt they will tackle the Wood
bridg high team at Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-13

street. while driving south on State
street about s:30 o'clock last night.
struck Theodore Messerschmitt, six
teen years old. Of s2s Florida Grove
road. The boy was riding a bicycle
at the time OF the accident "A got in
front Of the automobile and was
struck before the driver had a chance
10 stop the car. He was only slightly
injured and was taken to the Office OF
Or. Henry by Eoundsman William
Calvin and after an examination By
the doctor was taken home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-13

syivanfa. Mr.. LIE Barre started g
damage suit Immediately and has
been contssting the ease in court for
several months. At the present time
he is living in Buffaio.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-13
WE III
LIBERTY BONDS

War and Thrift Stamps for Spot Cash
At daily Stock Exchange Prices less
our charges of $500 on any bond up
to 500.
We pay for any amount of War s.
s. 1915 each.
Thrift s. zoe each.
Remittance promptly the anne day
we receive them.
Bank References Given.
Be Sure and Register Your Mail to us
D. CARTERET COMPANY
1ss MARKET ST, NEWARK, N. j.
1toom Number Three.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-13
JUDEAN GRAND REUNION.

JUDEAN GRAND REUNION.
The Young Judean Gran Reunion
will be held December ~, in Jacob
sons hall. A special program has
been arranged and a great time is
expected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-13
Price Only $40

with $40 worth of records of your own choice
price Complete $500
For q small down paynent-baI0nce on monthly terms OF
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-12
REV. ROBERT FLETCHER
PASTOR AT EAST CANAAN
Will Begin His New Duties IN
That Place, Septem-
Der, 18th If

Rev. Robert Fletcher of Beacon
Falls begins his pastorate with the
East Canaan church Sept. 18th.
Mr.. Fletcher was educated at Mott
ington College, England and was or
dained to the Congregational ministry
one of the best in the denomination
He was called to the church at Hull,
and served it for eight years. Being
honored with being elected modera-
tor ~of Association. Is
He came to America in 1908, GO
ing to Chicago University for gradu-
ate study. He received the B. d..
degree from the Theological Semin-
airy in 1910, while studying at Chit
cago, he was pastor for three years
at Melvin, I'LL. it being one of the
leading churches of the city. His
pastorate was marked by growth and
he left it with a large increase of
members.
Mr.. Fletcher came to Connecticut
and Yale University in 1911 and rer
ceived the B. D. degree in 1912 and
the M. A. degree in 1915 and has his
class work completed for the Phi. ID.
degree. He also has received the
S. T. M. degree from the Hartford
Theological Seminary. II
Mr.. Fletcher accepted call to the
United Church of Beacon Falls in
1911 and during these seven years
his labors with this church have been
marked by steady growth and devel-
opment. He has been very efficient
with the young people, and several
organizations, including the Chris
tian Endeavor have been developed.
He is very able preacher and his.
training and experience, made it
possible to aid steady growth to the.
membership of the church. He has
received nearly forty members DUR
ing the past year and the member
ship is nearly double what it was in
1911. 4.
The East Canaan Parish is sure to
profit by the talents and earnest
efforts of Rev. Fletcher and mention
should be made of Mrs. Fletcher,
who has proved herself to be a help
mate indeed in the work of the
church.
The three visits of Rev. Fletcher
to East Canaan has already won for
him and his wife warm place in
hearts of the people; and the unani-,
nous call given him and the recent
reception at which 200 attended, give
every promise of prosperous years
in this historic church.
w. F. M.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-12
AGRICULTURAL FAIR
To Be Held at the Town Hall Next
Wednesday

You gardeners and farmers of
North Canaan, what have you been
thinking about this summer while
putting in your many hours of work
fighting weeds and bugs and blight?
And you women who have spent hot
hours over the stove, canning fruits
and vegetables, what have you had in
mind? Has your purpose been only
to help solve the general food prob
lem of the country, or have you
worked hard to bring down the high
cost of living for your own family?
Is it not the present time idea of
Thrift that has kept yu going? And
if so you will be glad of the chance
to cut down some of the expense
you have had with your garden and
canning, fol-. seeds and fertilizer, for
sugar and jars. The generous pre-
miums offered at the Town Fair will
therefore appeal to you, and tempt
you to bring the best of your vege-
tables and canning to the Fair in the
! Town Hall next Wednesday morning.
One of those prizes would we'll re-
pay you for the money you have
|
work. Your exhibits should be at the
town hall by ten o'clock Wednesday,
and your entry form returned to Mr..
Charles Beaujon by Monday. Your
name will not appear on your articles
but you will know them by a number.
Beside the attractiveness and in
terest of the exhibits themselves, the
Fair will be well worth attending to
see the special exhibits of the County
Food Bureau, the Red Cross, and
Prize-winning Demonstration Teams.
Light refreshments will be served
throughout the day by the Red Cross.
This Fair is largely for our towns
people. 1t will give a chance to gain,
to learn, to meet your, friends. Every
family should send something to be
ed,-what you think has little
value wilP add to the display, and
may be given a prize by the judges.
Give your hearty support to this town
enterprise. A little effort by each
home will make a grand showing for
the community.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-12
ALL MEN FROM Is TO As
MUST REGISTER TODAY
Except Those In the Service or
Those Who Have Already
Registered

There seems to be an idea through
out part of the public that men al
ready registered for the draft and
not yet called by their local boards
must register again on Thursday,
September ~. This idea is erron-
eous. Men previously registered are
not required to do so again, nor are
men already in the federal service.
All other men between the ages of
10 and As years, inclusive, on Sep
TENDER ~, must, however, register
on that day. Failure to do so is a
misdemeanor punishable by impri-
sonment for one year. 1t may also
result in loss of valuable rights and
privileges and immediate induction
into military service.
Registration hours on Thursday
will be from 7 A. M. to P. M. Reg
istration should be made at the place
designated in the home town of the
respective registrants. The location
of this may be learned from any local
board or the police station.
Liable men should go in person on
Thursday to their registration place.
If man expects to be absent on that
day, he should go at once to the
office of the local board where he
happens to be. There he should have
his registration card filled out and
certified. The card should then be
mailed to the local board having jul
risdiction where he permanently re-
sides. There should be enclosed a
self addressed, stamped envelope for
the return of the registration certi-
fcate. Failure to get this certificate
may cause the registrant serious in
convenience. The registration card
must be mailed in time to reach the
registrant's home local board on
September IL.
If liable man is sick on Septem-
Der IL and unable to be present him
self in person, he may send some
competent friend. The clerk of the
registration board may deputize him
to prepare the registrant's card.
All local boards within whose jul
risdiction there is a hospital have
been directed to appoint a special
registrar who will go to that hospital
on registratin day and conduct the
registration of the sick confined
therein.
Allyn Fuller will act as chief reg
istrar and will be assisted by the fol-
lowing:
to 10: N. W. Hardenburgh, W. J.
Hatmaker, w. B. Brewster, Rev. R.
M. Timberlake, G. H. Pease, F. R..
Collin.
10 a. m. to p. M: N. W. Harden
burgh, I. L. Scott, J. H. Roraback,
Leslie Osborn, w. J. Reel, A. H. Mes
bitt
1 to p. M: G. P. Hardenburgh,
G. A. Beaujon, Dewey Garfield, H.
A. Holt (4-9), J. S. Reed (3-9).
60 p. M: William J. Reel, w. j.
Hatmaker, J. H. Lansing, G. W. Par
sons.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-12
100 INVITATIONS FOR
FRENCH BAND CONCERT
Town Committee, Council of
Defense Has Charge of
Distribution

The North Canaan Town Commit
tee, Council of Defense, has been
allotted one hundred tickets for the
concert by the French Military Band
to be given in Norfolk on Thursday,
September 10Th.
In all other places in the state an
admission fee of from one to two
dollars per person is charged. Any
money remaining after the expenses
of the band have been paid, goes to
the Foyer du Soldats, an organization
in the French army corresponding to
our Y. M. C. A. Mr.. Stoeckel has
very generously asked permission to
pay all bills and make the concert
in Norfolk free, with the understand
ing that collection will be taken for
the Foyer du. Soldats, and he hopes
that a generous offering will be
made.
This is a patriotic movement in
which war workers should be remem-
bered. All those who have done war
work and who would like to hear the
French Band and to help make
Litchfield County's offering a liberal
one, may make written application
for tickets not later than Saturday,
September 18th.
H. E. Lyles, Chairman.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-12
LITCHFIELD NORTH ASSOC.
Fall Meeting Is Held at the Naples
on Tuesday

The fall meeting of the Litchfeld
North association of Congregational
ministers was held at The Naples
Tuesday morning. The topics and
speakers were: what Christ is to
me-, Rev. F. E. Dalzell of Warren;
"The intellectual greatness of Jesus"
Rev. w. L. Sizer of Ellsworth and
"The ordering of the world, Rev. L..
F. Burgess of Harwinton. The topics
were able in thought and were Wig
orously discussed. Dinner was served
at the Naples.
The following clergymen were
present: Revs. Burt, Torrington,
moderator; Hazeltine, Falls Village
Goodenough, Winchester; Small,
Goshen; Delzell, Warren; Undertake
Canaan; Burgess, HarW linton; Perry,
Kent; Sizer, Ellsworth; Goddard
Salisbury; Smith, West Cornwall,
and M. ana Mrs. BAKE, Wlnsted.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-12
$651.48
DRAFTEES EXAMINED
Men Who Registered on August "a
Examined Monday

Of the % draftees who registered
in this district on August "a, fifteen
qualified for general military ser
vice, as follows:
Joseph A. Mcmahon, Philip R.
Margraf, Frank E. Mccormick,
Chauncey E. Yorker, Charles L. Ray
mond, James B. Dardis, Ernest Leme-
lin, Winthrop V. Hayes, Seward
Manchester, Charles F. Boucher,
Earl S. Pinney, all of Winsted; John
P. Rodack and Crawford F. Drumm,
North Canaan; Lappire Chandler,
colored, Sharon, and William Joseph
Stanton, Lakeville.
Charles G. Lazzara of Winsted and
William D. Hart of Cornwall were
put in the limited service and Wesley
W. Andrus of Falls Village in group
B.
The cases of George F. Ahearn of
Winsted and Hyman j. Paley of
Sharon, who claim exemption, are
pending before the district board.
The former is employed on railroad
and the latter on farm. Philemon
L. Gagner of Winsted was placed in
class 2. Benjamin H. Marshall of
Sharn failed to report.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-12
IMPORT SHEEP
In Violation of the Quarantine Laws
of the State

B. J. Deeb of Waterbury and S.
Karam of Springfield, Mass, were
arrested early Saturday evening by
Constable Rhoades for importing
sheep without a permit from the in
spector of this district. The men
claimed they had no knowledge of
the fact that they were violating
such a law, when arraigned before
Justice Ford and when the law was
read and they were put to plea, both
pleaded guilty. The prosecuting at
torney recommended that they be
fined 81 and costs, which was carried
out by the court, amounting to
$12.46 each, which they paid.
DR.. Thornton examined the sheep
and finding them in an apparently
healthy condition he allowed them to
proceed. The men left for Water
bury protesting that the law was
wrong and an attempt was made to
explain to them that this method was
necessary to stamp out tuberculosis
and CHAMBERS in animals.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-12
GASOLINE SLACKERS ARE.
LISTED BY LOCAL MEN
Smallest Number of Cars Pass
Through Here Sunday in
Number of Years

While eighty cars an hour may be
a little high for the average number
of cars which pass through here
every hour on Sunday during the
summer season, it nevertheless
makes striking contrast when COM
pared to eighty cars for the entire
day. This is the number of automo-
biles which passed through here last
Sunday, the first day the state de-
partment enforced the "Gasolineless
Sunday" ruling, and proves beyond
doubt that the people of this state
are ready and willing to do their
patriotic duty at all times.
Of the entire number Of cars
stopped, it is doubtful if one of them
was out merely for pleasure. The
local garages which do a general
auto livery business, refused to rent
their cars for the day for business or
pleasure. Joseph Pickert of Taconic
was the only person in this vicinity
known to have. run an automobile
for hire, and was stopped several
times while taking passengers to
trains, etc. Other cars which
stopped had good reason for driving
on Sunday with few exceptions one
of which was a party from Great Bar
rington who was showing real estate
to a prospect in this vicinity.
1t seems safe to say that about
ninety-five per cent of the automo-
biles were driven because of business
or professional necessity. Of the
small minority of the other class, one
belonged to the state highway de-
partment, had only a front marker
and when stopped and questioned,
would not tell anything, saying "It
wouldn't do any damn good".
This special police duty was per-
formed here at the principal streets
leading to the town, between $3.50
a m. and 600 o'clock p. m. Two
men were stationed at the Naples
who stopped all traffic to the west
and south and two men at the corner
of Main and Railroad streets stopped
all cars, regardless of what direction
they were travelling in. Those who
volunteered for this service are I:
James keenan, Jr., Charles Wickwire,
William Belize, George Mather, N.
w. Moore, H. H. Scutt, Fred M.
Brewer, Archie Weaver and Allyn
Fuller.
In the cities the question was
asked many times regarding where
authority was obtained for this pol
ice duty and when interviewed Com
missioner of Motor Vehicles Robbins
B. Stoeckel said that his department
had nothing to do with the stopping
of Sunday pleasure cars, and that he
had refrained from interference I'M
til he should be asked for action by
the fuel administration or some other
authority.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-12
TOWN ORDERS DRAWN
By the Selectmen on the Town
Treasurer, September Sd

W. J. Reel, So hrs. man
and team, z hrs extra
man .......... $ 1920
A. M. Hewins, Jr. 1920 it.
plank at $4,000 ..... 102.60
Stratton Bros. for Edith
Delatino, groceries and
clothing, $15.21, rent,
$500 ................ 20.21
Antonio Passini, board of
Milton Decker for Aug So. 22.15
Treas. State of Conn. re-
pairs on Clayton road ...... 2.19
Conn. Power Co. lighting
"Billy Cop" Iii mdse. .08 :. 1.79
w. Sleighter, painting sign 49,. 1.50
C. M. Camp, M. D. vital
statistics, Jan. l, 1915 to
Sept. 1, 1918 ............ 14.50
F. R. Collins, fees in case
81 of John Brochanti ........ 22.12
Canaan Printing Co. Adv.
Registrars notice, 1872
Stationery, Ito ........ '3.02
F. R. Collin, salary as Town
Treasurer, 5000, post
age &c. 81 ............. 60.81
c. G. Smith, salary as Sell
ectman, $4,000, cash
advanced for mileage,
postage, telephoning, &c.
$3.50 1880
B. ]. Stratton, salary as
Selectman ............ 1900
A. A. Hubbard, salary as
Selectman ......... 1900
J. B. Reed, salary as audi
tor Z.OU
E. c.. Finney, salary as
Auditor .... 200
M. C.: Smith, clerical work
for town .............. 5000
Canaan Lumber Co. two
posts for signs ........... .89
C. G. Smith, supervision
and work on roads ...... 5000
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-12
"GARDE REPUBLICAINE"
Famous French Band to Motor
Through the Berkshires

Complete arrangements for the
entertainment and transportation of
the French Army Band, which is to
give a series of concerts in this state
under the auspices of the Connect
cut State Council of Defense, have
been made by the councils depart
ment of transportation. This band,
which is composed of about seventy
French veterans, most of whom
have been wounded and decorated,
is one of the most famous band or
ganizatins in the world. 1t is planned
to transport the "Garde Republi-
caine", as it is called, by motor to
each of it's seven engagements in or
der to give these representative of
the Allies an idea of Connecticut
scenery. The Automobile Club of
Hartford will provide the cars neces-
sary to transport the Musicians on
their trips &boat Hartford, and the
local wa bu1c1.'I id provide motors
elsewhere.
Elaborate plans have been made
for the concert ct Norfolk, which
will be attended by the governor and
other prominent officials. A dinner
and reception will be given for mem
bers Of the band, after which there
will be an indoor and outdoor con.
cert The musicians will be taker
to Norfolk by way of Stockbridge
so that they may drive through the
Berkshires, and will return to Hart
ford after the concerts.
All the money collected d.,rine
the stay of the band in this country
above their actual expenses viii be
contributed to the Foyer du Soldat
the French organization similar tc
the American Y. M. G.. A.
Connecticut western news., 1918-09-12
DON'T FAIL TO REGISTER
ON THURSDAY, SEPT. /:

Be ready for registration day,
Thursday, September IL. Every
man in America between the ages
of eighteen and forty-five years
that means those who have
reached their eighteenth birthday
and those who have not reached
their forty-sixth birthday-must
register.
Provost Marshal-General Crow
der has called upon all men who
come within the new age limits to
ascertain now their exact ages.
Those who fail to register will be
guilty of a misdemeanor and
liable to one years Imprisonment
upon conviction.
Patriots will register; others
must.