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Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
Diligently Worked For Public welfar,

It has been mY pleasure f0 b. assso- eiated with Mr Johnson for the last six years in our work In the city coun- ell, and do not knoW that can pay higher tribute to him than Co say thai his work and thoughts have always been for the welfare and best inter ests of the city He was always thoughtful and kind t0 the men he was associated with. and his Judgment in city matter was excellent. and ] am sure that the city council and the citizens of Putnam will feel his loss keenly. am glad that t has been my good fortune t0 know man of Nh. J0hnson's character. worth and truly Christian spirit
 CHARLES F.. DEAN.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
MISS vIsTos WINS
Court Gives Judgment of si.233 In
 svit Against Stanley Kelley

Jgfge Allyn L. Brown of Norwich, presiding over Fridays session of the Superior Court, sitting in Putnam, ordered entered in the case Of Mis- Gertrude Vint0n Of PoTnfref ys. Stan ley Kelley of Greenwich Village, jy.fyement Of &l233 in favor of bS-s Niuton.
 Testimony in the ease disclosed that f&- Nuteu's claim on 8r. Kelley was sor rent of a building rented by hum
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
D. A. R. CHAPTER TO MEET
 MONDAY; TO HAVE GUESTS

The regular meeting of Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter, D. A. R., will be held in I. o. 0. F. hall Monday af- ternoon at o'clock. March i2. A meeting of the board of management will be held al 2.So o'clock. To the Chapter meeting members may bring one guest
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09

Gold Star mothers of America, with Mrs. Ben s. Boyd, of Knoxville Tennessee, as leader, are rallying to prevent another world war. Mrs. Boyd said, Enough hearts and homes have been broken. We felt it was a privilege to give our sons for great cause. But if the peace they won is not lasting then We feel that our sacrifice was in vain"
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
Los. Heavy One to City

l was associated wlth Mr Johnson during the larger part of his life in Putnam. This association included our work together on the common council as well as in other local actiy- ties To me. throughout the years l knew him. he was man second to no other one have ever known. \ liner, straighter, more splendid citizen Put nam has never had To ms the loss of Mir. Johnson K one of the greatest that Putnam has sufferrd in all the years of my life here.
 POSTMASTER MACDONALD.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
Wa. Un.-srvinEly Loyal

Words fail me Co express the sense of unexpeeted and overwhelming loss with which l heard the report of the death of Mr. Johnson.
 Hts firmuess of conviction and un- swerving loyalty ia the truth al be saw t were balanced by his breadth Of vls- ion. Gracious dignity and a kindly depreciation of the opinions of others were his in a marked degree.
 EDGAR ' WARNER.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09

ability and judgment that made him success in the business world. He was altruiztic, and charitable to grsafer degree than anyone but himself VII ever know.
 GEORGE L. PADGETT.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09

The life of an English bank note IS about two months. When the Bank of England receives note back from circulation. it is automatically can eeled by having the signature of the cashier torn off
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
An Ideal catiren

To my mind Mr. Johnson approach ed very closely to the ideal citizen. He gave his own personal business. which was large. unremitting atten- ton. but he also found time to answer every call for work of civic nature.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09

The site af ancient Carthage. de stroyed by Romans, Is in the hands of spectators and lots are being sold. The hills surrounding the ancient site are being slowly covered with resi- deutial villas
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09

An upright citizen. who always mad in mind the interest," of the city, the welfare of it's people the company he represented and lt= employees. were characteristics found m John c. John son His advice and counsel will be missed by the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce.
 A. NEWTON VAUGHN
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09

\ woman steplejack is California. as her husbands partner, does her fuil hare of perllous work
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
BOOK REVIEWS

(AIl book. reviewed in this eoi- umn are to be found in the Putnam Public Librsry.)
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09

France has bu, 2.5OO movie theatres.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
PAY HIGH TRIBUTE
 TO J. G. JOHNSON
Congregational Church Is Filled to Overhowing at Funeral
 Sunday
Wonderful Array of Floral Pieees.- Three Local Clsrgymen Ofheiste

So greater tribute could have been paid t0 the late John C. Johnson than was paid at his funeral held last Sun day afternoon at o'clock in the See oHd Congregational church Hundreds of his frieuds were assembled. They fIled Che church ta overf0wing, the gallery being occupied to its capacity, and many found seats in the south wing Of the edifce. The gathering was representative of the friendships. acqBaint hips and business asso- citations possessed by Mf Johnson during his crowded lifetime There were town. city and state officials. manufacturers and miil executives, factory employees, and many other peo- pie who cherished his friendliness in life and m0urned because of his death. Mr. Johns0n's funeral vas the most largely attended of any held in Putnam in the memory of one Of Put nam's oldest residents.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
casksi h Bower of Flower.

Mr. Johnson's body rested in & black casket at the front of the church, surrounded by a veEitable bower of flowers. l. has been years since Putnam people have seen like array of floral pieces. All about his coffin. the pulpit, platform and choir stalls. were beautiful designs tn great variety of blossoms, many from indi- viduals, but the majority from munici- pal. civic. fraternal and social organ Izations with which MT. Johnson was identified. Covering the whole easket was a blanket of white roses. the re- membranee of employes of the II. K fl Silk Mills in this city.
 The service was opened with an or gan number by Kenneth C. Sharpe. The Apollo Quartet of Boston rem dered a hymn. and the Scripture was read by Rev John (. Stoddard, pastor 0f the Baptist church 4 second Bib llcal portion was read by Rev. Nathan E. Burton, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, and afterward Rev. Simeon F. Cozad, pastor of the Sec. ond Congregational church. spoke briefly. paying splendid tribute to Mr. Johnson
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
Editor Padgeit Pay, Tribute


 A second number was given by the quartet, and afterWard George l.. Padgett voiced. in words that were echoed in the hearts of everyone, the praise and commendation due Mir. Johnson for his years of able service to the community. as a member of the common council as alderman from ! Ward One: his powerful influence and energetic lubors at all times. and for nj movements for the betterment 1t the city.
 Clinton S Andem gave expression of the appreciation of the church. of Mr. Johnson. painting in glowing words. the stalWart part he took in its activities, the great interest he had in its welfare and success, and how much he had meant to the ecetes- iastieal society The words of MT. Andem found united approval from everyone
 After the service the remains were escorted 10 Grove Street cemetery, where they were placed in the reeeiN- Inp vault to await burial in the fam ilv lot in the Canton. Mass. cemetery. Those who acted as bearers were: H.. r. Mason of the II K H. Silk Com pany. Watertown. Louis F Law and Robert C Sands of the local H. K. II SIX Company plants: (. Dwight Sharpe. representing the Second Con gregational church Lueius r. Mer- riam. Putnam Lodge of Elks; A. W. Marcy. Quinebaug Lodge. 4. r. A. M; Alderman Charles F. Dean. Com mon Council. and Herbert \. John son. Putnam Lodge, l O Q. r.
 Common Council Members Present
 Included among the hundreds who gathered for the service were Mayor Victor Chapdelaine and members ot the common council. Captain of Police Delage. delegations of members from several fraternal. social and business clubs and societies, directors Of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce. and executives of the II K H. Silk Com pany. for which Mr Johnson was man ufacturrrs agent These included Supt. Rubeo of the Heminway Tex tile Corporation. HaRerstraw. \. 7. Fred Shaw. general sales manager h. K. II Silk Co, and MT Perkins, also of the New York City headquarters office
 To an invitation from The Patriot ta write brief tributes to Mir Johnson, Che following responded;
 We all feel what a loss the death oi Mr Johnson is Co cur community, and lh, full weight of this will be appre- eiated more and more as the weeks anu months ga bv without his helpful able. courteous and friendly advice, assfstnnee and cenradeship We at Che official family of he city of Put nam have lost wise counsellor and the people uf our community have lost one of their m ~t stauuch and stainari citizens fhoueh alWays weighed down with the responsibilities of his business life. Mir Johnson was always ready and ever willing Co give generously of his time and ability in helping Co administer che affairs ot his city cannot say enough in tribute to Mir Johnson. bat am happy Of this opportunity to add these words of cm- ineutly just praise and cemmendallon for one who Gved life of usefulness, helpfumess and unsclish service for his fellow men John C. Johnson has gone from our midst. but the memory of him is revered and will not be for gotten
 MAYOR VICTOR CHAPDELAINE.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
lii. Death a Personal Los.

MAYOR VICTOR CHAFDElAiNt
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Local Deaths During
The Past Week
SAMUEL L. PICK EFT

The funeral of Samuel +. Pickett
will be held from his late home, 25
Buttonwood street, Lambertville
this afternoon, with the Rev John
II. Read, pastor Of Centenary M. f.
Church, in charge of the services.
Interment will be in Riverview Gem
etery under the direction of LaBaw
Mr.. Pickett was 90 years of age
and died Tuesday morning after a
long illness. He had spent most of
his life in Lambertville and New
Hope. He is survived by his wife;
five children, George Pickett, of Per
kase, Pa; Harry Pickett, of this
city; Mrs. Olive Ireland and Mrs.
Clara Crimson, of Lambertville; Mrs.
Phoebe Purcell, Morrisville, Pa;
Mrs. Henrietta Packard, of Norwood
Mass; and Miss Alice Pickett, of
Trenton; and by three brothers
Charles Pickett, of Philadelphia
Harry Pickett, Phillipsburg, and
Frank Pickett, Washington, ID. G.
Two sisters, Mrs. Louise Schermer-
horn, New Hope, and Mrs. Alice
Middleton, Trenton, also survive.
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Bus Service To All
Bucks County Points

With the closing down of the
Bucks County Electric Railway, be-
tween Doylestown and Bristol on
November LIST, the bus lines running
from Lambertville and New Hope to
Doylestown and Hatboro were ex-
tended to take in the former electric
railway towns.
Twenty-Five towns and villages
are now reached from Lambertville-
New Hope, either by through ser
vice or direct connections. They are
Aquetong, Lahaska, Holicong, Buck
ingham, Mechanics Valley, Doyles-
town, Furlong, Bridge Valley, Jami-
son, Huntsville, Warminster, Hat
boro, Forest Grove, Wycombe, PENIS
Park, Wrightstown, Ryan's Corner,
Newtown, George School, Langhorne,
Langhorne Manor, South Langhorne,
Hulmeville, Newportville and Bris-
toll.
Connections are also made at
Doylestown for the Perkasie bus
line. Buckingham and Furlong are
the two important points on this
new Bucks County system, having
the greatest service each day, due
to the overlapping of the Lambert
ville-Hatboro and Doylestown- Bristol
lines between those points.
Newportville, for the first time in
its history, is now connected up with
the rest of Bucks County. This is
a picturesque village along the Ne
shaminy, that was more than a mile
away from the now abandoned troll
ley line.
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SOLDIERS MEMORIAL WILL Be
DEDICATED MONDAY AFTERNOON
NeSo Hopes Tribute TO World Var Veterans
WW BE Unveiled FoHoving Parade
That WW Include Both the Toyus.
DANCE AN EVENT OF THE EVENING

New Hope-The granite founda-
ton stone and shaft for the New
Hope Memorial arrived last Wednes-
day, and is being erected on the pub
lie plat at the intersection of South
Main and Ferry streets. The shaft
contains a bronze plate ON which
are engraved the names of the BOYS
who We're in service from this com
munity during the World War, Sun
day is Armistiee Day, and this
makes it necessary to have the exer-
cises on Monday.
A patriotic parade will precede
the unwilling Of the monument. in
which Lambertville will Join with
New Hope. The parade will form
on North Main street atBridge
street, promptly at o'clock. The
line of march will be from that point
across the bridge to Lambertville,
where the Lambertville veterans
will form at Bridge and Union SITS.
Thence on North Union street to
York, TO North Main and to Bridge
again and back across the river
bridge to New Hope. The parade
is expected to take an hour, and will
end at the monument in New Hope
at 3 o'clock
The formation of the parade will
be in the order named as follows:
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Grand Army of the Republic, Mar
shals and Aides, New Hope Borough
Officials, School Children, Band.
Sons of Veterans, Fife and Drum
Corps. Eagle Fire Company, Lam
bertville Fire Department (The Hi
hernia Company is expected to have
the Hopewell 0rphanage Boys Band
but this could not be verified on
going to press).
Following the exercises at the
monument, there will be supper
served in Worthingtons Hall bv
the Memorial Committee. The
charge will be SOC. a plate. A good
meal is promised, and preparations
have been made for several hundred
guests.
Edgar II. benson Post, American
Legion, will conduct a dance in the
evening at the same place. The
feature of the evening will be the
announcement of the winner of the
Flint touring car, on which the
Post has distributed shares during
the past month.
An ejoyable dance is promised by
the veterans to their friends. One
of the best orchestras obtainable
will furnish the music, and the com
mendable goodwill which character
ICES their organization assures a
good time to those present.
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FWebug Suspect Is
Jailed at FIemingf0n

Joseph Beltotoli, of Philadelphia,
was committed to the Pennington
Jail Saturday morning on the two
charges Of setting fire to the barn
Of Charles Rotondo, on the John
Lilly farm, East of Lambertville,
and to straw stack on the farm
Of Randall Mathews, three miles
East of Lambertville.
The Rotondo barn burned early
Saturday morning, destroying three
horses, six cows, three calves and
200 chickens, entailing loss of
$4,000 or more. The local fire de-
partment responded to the call.
Later in the morning he was
caught in the act of firing Mathews
straw stack, and turned over TO
State Troopers Wilson and Taylor.
He was arraigned before Justice of
the Peace James II. Reynolds, who
committed him to jail. II is be-
licved that he is demented.
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City Commissioners
Get Communications

Lambertville-At Tuesdays meet.
ing of the City Commissioners q
communication was received from
the New Jersey Northern Gas Co.
asking advice about installing gas
nthe property of Dominic Price, or
Bridge street, and was read and or
motion of Commissioner Malloy re-
ferred to Commissioner Muirheid to
investigate and report at the next
meeting of the board
A communication was also receiv-
ed from the Lambertville Water Co.
stating that they are not in posi-
ton to supply the Cottage Hill sec
ton with water for either domestic
or fire purposes. The company
stated that in order to supply Cot
tage Hill with water it would be
necessary to install pumping out
fit, and this was impossible at the
present time. The communication
was ordered filed.
Application was made by William
Morse for appointment as constable
for the Third Ward for three years,
and a resolution was adopted APP
pointing him to the office.
Bills amounting to $7S.55 were or
dered paid
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FIRST LYCEUM LECTURE
NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT

The first number of the New Hope
High School Lyceum Course will be
given Thursday evening, November
Is, at 8 O'Clock, in WorthinPton's
Hall, New Hope
The Colonial Trio, who will open
the season, will appear in the state
ly costumes of the days of the Revo-
luton. These talented singers and
players present a delightful even
ing of song and story. The program
consists of vocal and instrumental
solos, concerted selections, readings
and a sketch dealing with Colonial
life.
Not the least effective numbers
are the readings with instrumental
accompaniment, given with both
violin and piano obligato The Co
lonial Trio presents one of the most
distinctive programs in the entire
concert field, and their presence in
the community is an event Of real
importance.
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ELECTION HELD SURPRISES FOR
CANDIDATES OF BOTH PARTIES
Democrats Garry Hunferdon and Mercer
Republicans Control Both Nesc Jersey
and Pennsylvania Hovever
LAMBERTVILLE KILLS NEW TIME

- Ennterdon County voters played
tag with the various candidates for
office on Tuesday, letting Thomas B.
Hampton, the Republican aspirant
for sheriff, come within so of get
ting the office, his opponent, Will
lam b. Wean, Democrat, receiving
1892 to Hampton's 4733.
George N. Robinson, the Demo-
cratic candidate for freebooter, got
5192 to John j. Horns (Repuhlican)
3S08, a majority of 1884.
Frank Welsh, Democratic candi-
date for member of Assembly, polled
COLL votes to John w. Griggs' 1858,
majority of 274s. Mr.. Griggs was
not candidate on the primary
ticket, however, his name being
written in, and he made no cam
paign.
The big feature in Lambertvile
city was the vote on daylight saw
ing. Only $40 votes were mustered
for it, to TIT against it. odds of
more than two to one. Every voting
district gave decided majority
against it, with the First Ward pan
ming it 243 to Sc. The Second Ward
opposed it 1876 to Sc. and the Third
W atds opb W go. L ne IlrSJ pre-
cinct of the Third Ward gave 1859
against to rs for, and the second
precinct gave 1870 against to 152 for
daylight saving. 1t is now expected
that the City COMMISSIONERS will i'm
mediately repeal the daylight saw
ing ordinance over which there was
such a fight last Spring. Five times
at public hearings, by sworn petit
tions and one election, have majori-
ties been recorded against the day
light saving time.
For Assembly, Welsh carried the
city of Lambertville by a majority
of 264 over Griggs; Robinson for
freebooter by % over Horn; Hamp-
ton for sheriff by % over Wean. II
was close split between the Re-
publicans and Democrats for these
two leading offices.
Republicans generally throughout
New Jersey made gains, except in
Mercer County, where the entire
Democratic ticket won, the Repub-
lieans retaining one eoroner-for
whom the Democrats overlooked a
nomination.
The Republicans remain in con-
troll of the New Jersey Senate and
House by a majority of 81. Tues
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-11-09
Fight Tuberculosis
In Hnnterd0n County

The Huntcrdon County Tubereu-
losis Association will meet today at
the home of Mrs. George X Large,
1870 Main St., Pennington, and DR..
English superintendent of the Glen
Gardner Sanitarium, will address
the meeting.
This association was organized on
May Is last with the following Of
6cers: Mrs. George X, Large, Flem-
ngton, president; Mrs Walter l..
Thomas, Lambertville, vice-presi-
dent; Mrs II. II. Wolverton, Clinton,
second vice president; Miss Lillian
Hill, Pennington, secretary, and
Nedwell Sutphin, Pennington, treas
urer.
The purpose of this organization
is to cooperate with the State Tu-
berculosis League in improving the
health Of the citizens of the state
by special work in Hunterdon
County. The help of everybody in
the county is sought in this endeav-
or. Physicians and clergy have
promised to help in their sphere.
Its aim is TO cut the death rate
from tuberculosis. The county al
ready has splendid visiting nurse
and cooperation is asked.
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ELECTRIC SUB-STATION TO BE
LOCATED nv NEW HOPE

The New Hope Electric Company
is now officially operated by the
Philadelphia Suburban Company, al
though current is still received from
the North Jersey Power g. Light
Co., through the Lambertville circuit.
Power will. however, be secured
from the Philadelphia Suburban
Company's own plants soon, prob
ably coming from the main station
at Phoenixville.
1t is understood that a 800 kilo-
watt substation will be erected at
New Hope, to supply this territory.
This will be larger capacity plant
than has ever before existed in this
section, and will be able to take
care of the brick plants and other
local industries needing the service.
It would be possible to supply Lam
bertville, in an emergency, II the
wire connections are maintained.
1t is also understood that sub
station Of 1900 kilowatts capacity
will be placed at Yardley, but just
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-11-09

The reopening of North Main
street has been great convenience
to the people residing all the way
from New Hope to Point Pleasant,
as they have been compelled to de-
tour over dirt roads a couple of
miles out of the way while the
work was in progress. With the
Delaware River bridge at Stockton
destroyed by fire, and the one at
Raven Rock-Lumberville closed for
repairs, it was necessary to go all
the way to Byram on the Jersey
side to cross, or else around by way
of Buckingham and Gardenville to
reach Point Pleasant, if the dirt de-
tour was to be avoided outside of
New Hope. The Raven Rock bridge
is now open, too, so the connections
up-river are pretty good.
The road work at New Hope has
been under the direction of Earl
Lukens, Of the Pennsylvania State
Highway Department, and the Ugite
part of the job was contracted
through Theodore Tobish, of Tren-
ton. w. H. Ireland & Co., of Lam
bertville, furnished the stone. All
have done their best, but the big
demand for stone has necessitated
apportioning the supply among all
consumers, so that there has been
considerable unavoidable delay in
the construction work.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-11-09
Radio Program
From LamberfviIIe

Lambertville - McGuire's Radio
Broadcasting Station is now sending
out regular weekly programs which
have had gratifying results. Next
Monday evening at o'clock another
program will be broadcasted on 2S3
meter wave length. The program
will be as follows:
Musical Five, composed of three
mandolins and guitars, Raymond
benson, Randall Reed, T. Rosso,
John Edwards and Henry Morgan;
Master Walter Britton, songster;
Denny Strouse, accompanied; r. c.
Green, harmonica and songs; Ad-
dress by Gordon Cooper on Lam
bertville and It's Possibilities.
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what this extraordinarily large in
stalation is to be located there is
not apparent
All the gas for New Hope, Aque-
tong, Lahaska, Holicong, Bucking-
ham,, Buckingham Valley, Pineville,
Wrightstown, Newtown, and south
to Langhorne, will be supplied from
the new plant at 0reland, Mont
gomery county, which will provide
for all the territory excepting Bris-
toll.
Judging by the preparations the
Pennsylvania Suburban Company is
making for business, both gas and
electric. it must anticipate big
growth in thF country surrounded
by New H6pe, Point Pleasant,
Doylestown, Eewtown and Yardley.
Business With the New Hope Elec-
trio Company is now TO be transact
ed through the Newtown, Doyles-
town or Jenkintown offices, accord
ing to it's nature. An advertisement
of the company, on page 2, will in
dicate which office is 70 be used