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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
SECRETARY WALLACE
ADDRESSES FARMERS
OF BERKELEY TODAY
Thousands Throng Stone
House Farm For Picnic.

Ono of the greatest throngs of
principally Berkeley county farm
ers and thei rfamilies ever to as.
semble at one point IN this county
is at Mr.. |. .. VanMetro's Stone
House Farm, near Vanclevesvillo to-
day, and at o'clock this afternoon.
Hon. Henry c. Wallace. u. 8. Seere.
tary of Agriculture. addressed the
assembled multitude on "The Gen
eral Problems of Agriculture" 9th
err speakers are former Congress
man A. f. Lever author OF the cele-
brated Lever Get. whose topic is
Farm Financing, or Commodity
Credits" Hon. Frank w. Mish. of
Hagerstowu, who speaks on Co
Operation Among Farmers" and
Hon. Gray Silver, formerly OF this
city, now Washington representa-
tive of The American Farm Bureau
Federation who speaks in the alb
sence of President J. Il. Howard.
of the same organization who was
unable to be here.
at least 5000 people are on the
grounds. most likely a thousand or
so more. and about 1000 automo-
hiles are parked about the place.
The day so far has been an ideal
one and the great throng Is ENJOY
ing the occasion to the utmost lim-
it. Hundreds are there from ad-
joining counties and many from Il
distance have taken advantage Of
this opportunity to renew old friend
ships and acquaintances. One of the
attractions this morning was a base-
ball game. The airfights were post
poned because OF thu recent death
Of Lieutenant Amas, who was to
have been here for the affair.
Farmer folk and their families
brought an abundance Of good things
to eat for the picnic and the speak
ers and guests were served It re-
plete dinner by ladies Of the Der
kelley County Farm Bureau. under
whose auspices the picnic is annual
ly held Business is combined with
pleasure and the many demonstrd-
tors of tractors cream separators.
gas engines, etc. are receiving their
full share of attention.
Everything has been moving on
schedule time. The distinguished
speakers, accompanied by a number
of other guests from Washington
arrived on No. Is, over the Balti
moro and Ohio. The other members
of thhe party included Hon. Charles
4 Gunnels, assistant secretary and
treasurer of the American Farm
Bureau Federation. Hon. r. y Reed,
assistant Washington representa-
tive; W. ]. SpiIlman, editor of The
Farm Journal and FORMER chief of
the Office of Farm Management. L.
s. Department of Agriculture.
The visitors were met at the train
by Messrs. e. G. Henshaw. W. II.
Thomas. D. Gold Miller and others
at the train and Immediately escort
ed to the train, whore they at once
were served with dinner,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
FINED THE SHERIFF
FOR SPLITTING; SAYS
IT'S NEEDED LESSON
tuberculosis Assn. Looking
After Law Violations.

Weston, May 31.-Ouo 2. White
sheriff of Lewis county, was arrest
I'd in Weston yesterday for splitting
on the sidewalk and was fined s2.5G
and costs by Mayor Harrison. The
arrest was made at tho request
of Secretary Rowell of the State
tuberculosis Association by Miss
Marie Sitting, who was recently ap-
pointed constable for Lewis Coun.
ty.
Mr. Bowel was standing near the
National Exchange Bank reviewing
the parade of the American Legion
and the floats prepared In the in
terests of the local tuberculosis
campaign, when he was jostled by
The sheriff, who was unknown to
him. As Bowel turned he saw the
sheriff expectorate and heard one
of tho spectators complain because
some of the spit had spattered on
his wife's dress. Miss Sterling was
passing and stopped to listen to tho
discussion that followed. When an
appeal was made for an arrest in
the interest of the enforcement of
the local ordinance imposing II fine
for splitting on the sidewalks, Miss
Stliings stepped forward and re.
Quested the sheriff To accompany
her to the city hall. They were fol.
lowed by large crowd.
After the parade Mayor Harrison
was called to hold court The sec
rotary of the State tuberculosis As
ISOLATION was the principle witness.
He called attention to tho large
amount OF tuberculosis that had
been discovered in Lewis county
in the health surveys now being
conducted and that tuberculosis Is
spread chiefly by splitting. The
sheriff pleaded guilty and stated
that he was in sympathy wit hthe
work that is being done for the
health of the county and was glad
that as an officer Of tie law he had
been made to realize the danger To
others by his careless act and hop.
ed that his arrest would be a les
son TO others.
Mayor Harrison has issued In
structions to the police that the or
dinance against splitting be strictly
enforced.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
ECONOMIC PROGRAM
BITTERLY ATTACKED
Part OF German Press 0ppoS-
ed To 1t.
(sy international News servIcs)

Berlin, juno 2. Chancellor
Whrth's new economic program foi
Germany was bitterly attacked to
day by the reactionary section OF
the German press, The Neue Zeit
ing referred TO it as "a program OF
phrases" and characterized the
chancellor as "a dreamer and opti
mist" The Tageblische Rundschau
spoke of Chancellor Wirth's all
castles" while the Kreuz Zeitung
accused the chancellor of conduct
ing q nauseating courtship with the
allies"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
FIRE DESTROYS
STEWART BARN

Fire Of an unknown origin com
pletely destroyed the large frame,
metal rooted barn Of Mrs. Elsie Ste
wart near Kearneysville between
one and Two o'clock this morning.
The farm is tenanted by MIR. b. l..
Tharp, and the fanny was not aware
Of the fire until aroused by neigh
bors. At that time the building was
wrapped in flames and It was impos-
sible to save anything except the live
stock In addition to her barn, Mrs.
Stewart lost 35 tons OF hay, last
years corn crop, farm implements
and a large shed. Mr.. Tharp was
able only to save a tractor, which
he owned The loss is several thou
sand dollars.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
MR.. MITCHELL
is SUCCESSFUL

Rev. r. V. Mitchell, former pastor
of Central Church of Christ, now OF
Edinburg, Va, is to preach Sunday
at the church on South Queen
street, Rev Mr.. Mitchell since leay-
ing Martinsburg has engaged in the
practice Of chiropracty. Some weeks
ago an attempt was made to forbid
him practicing in Virginia and lie
was fined $3.50 for doing so, He car
ried the case up to higher court
and won out over his adyersuries
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
SEEKING HOMES
FOR ORPHANS

Fifty orphan children at the West
Virginia State Home for Orphans at
FlSins awaiting homes with families
Of this State and tho institution is
anxious to find as many homes AS
possible for these little ones with
responsible Christian families of this
section. Miss Kathleen Welton, Of
Petersburg, w. Va, representing the
Board of Children's Guardians in the
Eastern Panhandle. is here to
arouse interest in the welfare OF the
orphans and secure homes for some
of them In Martinsburg and Berkeley
county.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
RESIGNS IN
FIT OF PIQUE
(By international News servlce.)

tBy international news SeTNiVe'J
Vienna, June 2.-Steps were TAX
en- toward the formation Of new
AUSTRIAN cabinet today following
the resignation of the Mayr minis
try. The old cabinet was piqued in
10 quitting by the plebescite in Ger
tain areas on the question of unit
ing with Germany. Following the
Falzburg plebescite last Sunday
when the people voted overyhelm
ingly for annexation to Germany
the diet of Styr has decided to hold
a similar plebescite on July 8.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
SIX WOMEN KILLED
BY SINN FEINERS
So Far This Year, According
To Reports.
10y international h ava Service J

10y international h ava Servlce)
London, June Six women have
been killed by Sim Feiners in Ire
land so far this year, exclusive OF
those who were victims OF bomb
outrages. il was announced In the
house of commons this afternoon
by Sir Hammer Greenwood, chief
secretary OF Ireland Sir Hammer
said that, in addition to the women
killed, seven others have been
wounded and three kidnapped.
Die In Ambuscade
Dublin. juno -Four British pol
icemen were reported killed by re
pubucans in an ambuscade near
Killgorlin, County Kerry, today.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
COMMISSION NAMED
FOR PANAMA z0NE:
VIII Make Investigation OF All
Conditions.
fsv international News serviee.l

tGy tntcTnallondl iNeWS oS' VIZ
Washington, June 2.-The com
mission, which Secretary of War
Weeks has appointed to investigate
the operation of the Panama Canal
and the civil establishment Of the
Canal Zone was announced today as
follows: Brigadier w. d. Conner,
U. S. A., Captain Albert Brooks Fry,
II. p. Wilson, officer Of a large pow
er company and f. A. Molitar, OF
New York, railroad engineer.
The commission will meet here on
Saturday and sail for Panama on
June 10.
A thorough investigation Of means
Of economy and correction Of any
faults in the civil establishment OF
the Canal Zone has been ordered TO
DO made by the commission.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
HANDED SIX
MORE MONTHS

Lawrence Plotner, found guilty
the other day of beating a child and
sentenced to 80 DAYS in Jail by Just
ice Wolf in default of fine. had the
misfortune to have six more months
added to his sentence. After his
first trial IT was discovered that he
had been carrying revolver, which
he endeavored to secrete in the
Sweat box"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
TO CANINE LAND

colonel" tho popular pet brindle
bulldog of Mr.. and Mrs, A. c. Irons
succumbed to an attack of liver
trouble. "Fordson, the small pup
belonging to the Fordson and Ford
agency and a familiar figure in this
part OF the city was run over by an
automobile and had to be chloro
formed.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
MRS. RAENES
IS A BRIDE

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Raines,
widow, of i~-e avenue. and Mr..
George Ed Nershner, widower.
were quietly ia 1ed about o'clock
Wednesday night by DR.. j. B. Cham.
berlin, at his residence on West
Martin street, and are now making
their home at the brides residence.
The groom is we'll known plaster,
er ard a native Of Fedgesville. The
bride is a native Of Rappahannock,
Va" and came to this city several
years ago with her children
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
IN
CARRTBBEAN SEA

10y InternatIonaI NeWa oeFVIce.J
Pensacola, Fla, June = shipping
interests here we're informed today
mat the tropical disturbance Rad
been located in the Caribbean sea
southwest OF Cuba, moving very
slowly and accompanied by wind OF
no great intensity. Shipping is eau
toned against proceedin2 in the
Caribbean until the direction Of the
disturbance is ascertaiuad.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
LOSS
HURTS MIND

Richard Butts, an elderly native
Of Middleway. Jefferson county and
long resident Of this county, who
has been spending his latter days al
the county infirmary, wac adjudged
an imbecile and will be taken to the
State institution at Weston. Years
ago he suffered financial loss thru
TOO much trust in others and not be
ing very strong minded the f1nanc
ial worry affected his mind.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
TO INVESTIGATE
ASSASSINATION
y international News service.)

Me.ico City, June THE Mexi.
can authorities today ordered a Wig
orOus Investigation of the assassin
alton OF Elmer buchanan. an Ameri'
can, near Tampico. and stern pun.
ishment OF the bandits responsible
buchanan was an employee on the
ranch OF A NJ. Berkeley, 10 miles
north Of Tampico. It is believed
that other Americans were wound
ed.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
WE'D IN HAGERsTiWN.

Miss Mary G Darr, daughter Of
Mr. {. N. Darr, 500 North Queen
street, and Mr.. Clarence Beard, son
OF Air. and Mrs. George 7. Beard,
3I7 Boyd avenue, were married Sat
urday in Hagerstown by the United
Brethren minister. The groom is
an employee OF the interviewer.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
PRESIDENT At
NAVY FINALS

Washington, June . President
Harding together with Mrs Hard.
ing and members of his official fam
lily went to Annapolis, Md, by auto
mobile today for the graduation ex-
ercises at the Z. S. Naval Academy
The president will present the di-
plomas to the graduating class and
probably deliver a brief address.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
PARLIAMENT OPENS JUNE 81

Belfast, June 2-King George
will open the Ulster parliament on
June q, according to the Belfast
News Letter today.
Not This Time
London, June "A report printed
in Belfast that King George would
open the Ulster parliament on June
q, was officially denied this after
noon.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
LEAGUE PREPARES
FOR OPEN warfare
Will Combat President Hard
ing'S Scheme.
tsy international News Service.

Geneva. June .. The League of Ma
tons is preparing for open warfare
against any rival association OF
powers such as suggested by Presi.
ident Harding Of the United States.
The League, after remaining on
the defensive, hoping that the Har-
ding scheme would die from lack Of
support, has now decided upon ac-
tive measures to combat the Ameri.
can views and hold in line any lea.
que members contemplating with
drawal in favor Of the rival group.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
BRITISH TROOPS
HIATT ADVANCE
BY International News ServIce)

Berlin, June 2. The advance OF
the British troops in Silesia has
been halted owing to conflicting op.
inions over the measures to be pur.
sued in cleaning up the disputed
territory, said an Oppelon dispatch
10 the Morgan Post today.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02

The Daughters OF the Confeder.
acy will observe thoir annual strew.
ing Of flowers on the graves Of the
Confederate dead, June Bird, at 3
O'Clock, meeting at the home OF
Miss Rebecca Peterman, South
Queen street. Flowers win be most
kindly appreciated as well as auto.
mobiles for conveying the veterans
and others to the different Gene
teries 5 81 G .
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
A CORRECTION.

1t was stated yesterday that Lee
s. Hite. who lost his lire at Aber-
deem, Md, when a bomb exploded,
was the son Of Mr.. and Mrs B. l..
IIite. This was incorrect It was
stated today. His father y NJ Hite,
rs dead, but he is survived by his
mnther
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
5000 WORKERS IDLE.

Pittsburgh. June Fifteen thou
sand building trades workers are
idle here TODAY due to their failure
to reach an agreement with the
builders. Not only that, but they
are locked orr as unionists
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
MARTrNseuReERs NAMED

Governor Morgan has appointed
Or Florence B. Eyers and Mrs l.
Dow Gerhardt. both Of this city
delegates to the fortyelghth ANNA
meeting OF the national conference
OF social workers 10 be held in VII
waukee. Wis, from june q to %
The governor named delegates from
al sections Of the state
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
THERE'LL BE PLENTY
GOOD THINGS TO EAT

Al the High School Festival to be
held at the High Shcool tonight and
tomorrow night, for benefit OF School
Athletic Association. Win we see
you there?
In II
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
NEW MILLINERY SHIPMENT.

Just received over 200 OF the very
latest styles Summer Hats to sell at
from 1895 to $75G.
THE YOUNG LADIES SHOP,
115 s. Queen ST.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
WnonMEN MEETLNG

There viii be au important meet
ing of Berkeley Camp No . Wood.
men of the World, Thursday even.
ing at 8 o'clock at O. NJ Ram
sey's store to arrange for ban.
nuet. All members are urged 10
be present
A. PAUL HERTzOG, Clerk.
s 81 1p St
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
BOOK LOST.

Journal Route Book No. 4, King
and Queen streets Route. Reward
II returned to John Wagner. Car
rier. 307 West Martin St, or the
Journal Office 81 1p II
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SQUARE DANCE RlVE~ rARk

Monday. Thursday and Saturday
nights. Kline's truck leaves Kstz's
corner at $50 p m. sS1 IN II
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITIES

WOMB RFUL OPPORTUNTT TIES
Avail those who come here this
week Shoes at bargain prices.
Sweet orr" pants S185 All wool
bathing suits sos, other bargains
equally az good
Il 10 THE HUB We underseh
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02

Mrs p. II. Fuss and daughter
Miss Leona, OF Cherry Run, were Wis
itors in the city today.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02
DAILY MARKET REPORT

The following are the prevailing
prices being paid By Martinsburg
merchants and elevators today.
Note:-The prices quoted below
for the local markets are the prices
dealers are offering at noon today.
xtrl,.. q An
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-02

All mothe.s Of the High School
graduates are requested % be pres-
ent, Friday night At he High
school a so T. NJ It ia very M
portart hat all attend ia plsn fas
The banquet. So 1e d
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-22
ROOSEVELT

Court Carterett of the Foresters
of America, have decided to hold
their annual excursion on August 20.
The order will charter one of the
iron steamboats, for the occasion.
The excursion will include a sale
up the Hudson.
Mrs. Thomas Cheret and daughter
Fern. left yesterday for Bradley
Beach. where they will spend the
summer.
Invitations have been issued for
the wedding of Miss Edna Manner,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Nannen to Richard Donovan. The
ceremony will take place at the
brides home in Thomas street on
June 20 at 6 O'Clock.
Leonard Wisely, left for a visit
with friends in Ansonia, Conn. yes
terday.
Bigeo Koed of Rosselle was a
borough visitor last night.
The Daughters ofIsabella will hold
their regular meeting tomorrow
night at st. Joseph's church. A big
attendance is expected.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company has opened a branch store
in the building owned by James Null
len in Washington street.
Work on Christopher street paw
ing has been started. The pavement
will be laid from Roosevelt avenue
to Beverly street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-22
POLICE SEIZE QUANTITY
OF LIQUOR IN RAID

fly Evening News STAFF Correspondent
TOTTENVILLE. June 22.-Two
barrels of wine, six jugs of the same
liquor, two bottles of cognac. one
demijohn of aniset and two bottles of
some other liquor were seized in a
raid, by detectives of Inspector For
mosa's staff at the place of Leo
Laudati, in Huguenot avenue. HUI
guenot Park, yesterday afternoon.
The raid was conducted by De-
tectives Hensler, Sullivan. England
and Boylan. following a complaint
that Laudati, who is a licensed back
nan at the Huguenot Park railroad
station, had been selling the liquor
.ly the people of a bungalow coll
ony nearby. Laudati was placed
under arrest charged with having
the liquor in his possession. He was
brought to the 60th precinct station.
Tottenville, where he was released
by Lieutenant White under $500 bail
for his appearance in court this
morning.
Michael Alexander, a barber of
Amboy road, Prince Bay, furnished
the bail. The liquor seized was
brought to the Goth precinct STA
ton in a police department truck
ana will be held there to await dis
position.
Laudati protested the seizure of
the liquor which he said was being
kept fer his own use. The place
where iaudati lives was forme "ly a
hotel at M Huguenot Park station.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-22

Burkert, of South Old Bridge, mo-
tored to Asbury Park Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hendricks
son and daughter Emma and Mrs.
Lillian Hendrickson were shoppers
in Perth Amboy Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Roller,
Jr., and daughter Marjorie ere the
the guests of Mrs. Rollers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Erwin, al
Freehold, Sunday.
George Lamkie, Ellsworth Hill
yer and Robert Benson attended the
ball game at Camp Raritan Sunday
Miss Evelyn Reid was a Perth
Amboy shopper Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Long en-
tertained ~out-of-town relatives oVel
the weekend.
Mrs. William Reid was an out-of'
town visitor Monday.
Mrs. Ross Hillyer spent Tuesday
with her grandmother, Mrs. Jane:
Ellingham, at Runyon.
Edward Van Arisdale, George
Lamkie and Charles Culver were
South River visitors Monday.
William Mergogey, of Middletown
was a visitor in town Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Yates have
moved from South Old Bridge &c
their new bungalow at Summerhill.
J.. *. Dill was a South River visi-
tor Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Roller
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-22
TOTTENVILLE

r.. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Smith have
been at Utica for the past week for
a vacation.
Miss Margaret Allen is home from
Vassar College for the summer with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
+. Allen.
Byron La Forge and Malcolm
Miller are home on a vacation
from their duties in Manhattan.
Miss Addie Lake has been enter
tanning her cousin, Mrs. George
Lake, of Richmond Hill .
Fred .Hoehn was home from New
Brunswick yesterday for a visit with
relatives.
Mrs Mary Eady, of Port Rich
mond, has been visiting Mrs. Martha
Leavitt.
Police Lieutenant James Lowson
IS back to duty after several days
vacation up the state.
Mrs. Andrew Matheson has been
entertaining her sister. Miss Jose
phine Pearse. of West New Brigh-
totn.
Bethel church official board will
meet tomorrow night at the par
sonage
Three speeders. Frank SGoss of the
Pennsylvania hotel, Manhattan; AL
bert Mancini, of 227 Sullivan
street Manhattan, and Charles III.
Lederman. of 2514 Linden street,
Manhattan, were fined SIS each by
Magistrate Fetherston in the second
district court yesterday.
Tottenville Council, knights of
Pythias, met last night at x. of c.
hall.
A meeting of Westield Floral Cir
Gle Comapnions of Forest was held
last night at Odd Fellows hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-22
MOTOR DRAWN LADDER
APPARATUS FOR KEYPOR1
IBy Evening News Correspondent

KEYPORT, June 22.-The Hook
and Ladder Company of the local
fire department will have their old
fashioned hand drawn apparatus re-
placed by a motor driven Mack. The
new machine is being rushed through
Just as fast as the necessary arrange
ments for the transaction can be
made.
The mayor and council met as a
committee with a committee of the
fire company at the borough hall on
Monday night at which time the war;
ious bids were subjected to a rigid
examination. The cost of the ma
chimes as quoted complete were La
France. $4,000, Mack $7,450' Brock
way $7,400. The cost for a remount
deal in which the present equipment
of the company would be used was
La France $500, Mack $3.50 and
Brockway $500.
The bid was awarded to the Mack
company for the remOunt job at So
$50. The decision was referred to
the fire company of the council to
report at the next regular meeting
of the borough council.
The purchasing of the apparatus
has ended a long felt need by the
members of the company and make
the entire department motor driven.