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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-05
COMMENCING THIS PAPER FOR
UNFOLDING PUBLIC
ECONOMY
October 2 1928

October Z, l923
My dear Editor:
The caption in your issue of Sep
TENDER 18th, "FIREMEN THREAT
EN- STRIKE etc, ought to startle
taxpayers. The body of the article
should prove even more startling.
Every taxpayer ought To read it,
That our fire engineers should
| even suggest that almost rs per cent
more should be paid for Eureka
hose than the price asked for En-
pire hose ough to make our City
Commissioners
STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN be-
fore they make any contract A
difference of $500 in the cost Of two
standard makes of hose is too great
to be treated lightly.
1t may be argued that where the
protection of property is concern
ed that the best is none too good.
Generally speaking, this is true.
But is it not equally true that hose
which stands the test of New York,
Philadelphia and Trenton would
stand any test that Lambertville
could give it?
In this particular case, however,
the only argument made by the
Fire Engineers in favor of the ex-
cess $4,000 hose is that it lies
smoother in the hose cart than the
Empire hose easier TO SIT ON
WHEN JOY RIDING, PERHAPS).
Mayor Moonan in justifying his
stand in favor of the S1.20 hose,
stated that if he wanted watch
repaired he would not take it to
blacksmith shop. That's logical.
But the Mayor must know that the
city is not having hose repaired.
The city is to purchase 1000 feet
Of NEW hose, and the Mayor should
be just as reluctant to rely on n
wood butchers Judgment in this
case as he would to take watch
to blacksmith.
A barber shop and street corner
argument" justifying the Fire En-
gineers' position, is to the effect
that the engineers know Eureka
hose, and that they donor know
Empire hose. Would it not pay to
get acquainted with this hose? Let
them investigate $4,000 on ! 200
feet Of hose is worth saving. If
the Empire hose stands the test,
the Commissioners should purchase
that hose-the Fire Engineers not
withstanding.
Commissioner Malloy is to be
recommended for the stand he has
taken. He seems to be the only
one of the commissioners who de
mands to be shown why the city
should buy Eureka hose for 81 200
when Empire hose can be bought
for $40. The taxpayers are with
him We do not want to feel that
the commissioners or the fire en-
gineers are strikers" but If they
persist in spending our money in
that way THEY HAVE NO REAS-
ON TO COMPLAIN If TAXPAY-
Frs SUSPECT THAT THEY
HAVE EITHER MADE A STRIKE
OR THAT THEY ARE EXPECT
ING TO MAKE ONEl
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-05
WASHINGTON'S
RELICS SAVED
Masonic Memorial viii Keep Heir
loGfs Safe For All Time.
no COST MILLIONS
Cornerstone to BE Laid at Alexan-
dria, Va, Nov. |, Many Thous-
and Masons as Spectators.

The George Washington Masonic
National Memorial, now being cree
ted at Alexandria, Va, will house
the priceless relics of the first
president in possession of Wash
ington- Alexandria Blue Lodge, No.
%, of which General Washington
was the first Worshipful Master.
These relics include the old clock
that was in the bed chamber of the
president on the night Of his death
and which was stopped at 1920 p.
m, the exact hour of death, by one
Of the attending physicians. They
include also penknife given to
the boy Washington by his mother
and carried by him Sc years; the
generals Masonic apron, his we'd
ding gloves, farm spurs, pruning
knife, pocket compass, cupping and
bleeding instruments. bootstrap and
garter aud many other small ar
tlcles. The lodge also owns the por-
LIdlb VI W Washington P"ihtsa W
Williams, which is considered to
be the truest likeness Of "the father
Of his country" and which is diff
ferent from most portraits &of him.
The memorial to Washington, the
Mason. is being erected in Alexan-
dria, just across the Potomac from
the national capital, because Gem
eral Washington's Masonic activi-
ties conferred about that city. Alex
andria is almost part of the city
of Washington, D. c., and it is
about half way between the latter
city and Mount Vernon. The me-
mortal will be the greatest ever
erected in honor of any man. To-
gether with the endowment, it will
cost $4,000,000. 1t will be on Shoot
er's Hill, an eminence overlooking
the country in which General Wash
ington lived most of his life. 1t
will be 299 feet high, 230 feet in
depth and 1860 feet wide.
The cornerstone of the memorial
will be laid Thursday, Nov. |, amid
most impressive ceremonies. 1t is
expected that the greatest number
Of Masons ever assembled in any
city at one time will be on hand
for the ceremonies. All railroads
are offering reduced rates TO those
who journey to Washington, d. c.,
for the cornerstone laying.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-05
WHIST LUNCHEON IN
HONOR OF GUEST

Stockton-Mr w. f. Harrison,
of Bovine station, gave whist and
luncheon last week in honor of her
guest, Mrs. Elizabeth Bogart, Of
Caldwell Mrs. Bogert is visiting
her daughter here, Mrs Isaac Bald
win. The whist prize was won by
Mrs. R.S.Harrson, and the "booby"
prize by Mrs. Bogert,
The guest of honor is 80 years
Of age, and was considered the
youngest member Of the party
Before her visit here she took
l10-milc auto trip from Newburgh
N. Y, to her home in Caldwell, and
felt no i'll effects from the trip.
Mrs. X. A. Bartholomew, of In
diana City, Pa, was another out
of-town guest.
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VAN HORN-COLLIGAN

Stockton Henrietta YanHorn,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio
vanHorn, of this borough, was mar
ried last Saturday evening to Wal
ter Colligan of Lambertville. The
ceremony took place at the Lam
bertville Baptist parsonage and
was performed by Rev. II. NJ. Dor
rell. They were attended by Miss
Celeste Matthews, of Stockton, and
Frank KEEPER, of Lambertville, Hr.
and Mrs. Colligan will make their
home IN Stockton.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-05
THE WEEK in
LAMBERTVILLE

The Catholic Club held its first
dance of the season last Saturday
evening at their clubhouse at York
and Union streets
Miss Madge Mccoy. graduate
of the Lambertville High School last
June. has entered the Philadelphia
School of Elocution for course in
expression. She was given fare
well party by her friends last Sat
urday evening: She is the daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs, James r. Nc
Coy of West Amwell Township.
The Moose Club held Il clambake
at the Martin Schmutz farm last
Sunday.
The Catholic Daughters of Amer
lea held euehre in Hibernia Fire
House last Friday evening,
Miss Bernice Borden was chair
man of Church Family Night" at
the Baptist Church Tuesday even
ing. A musical program was
rendered, together with stereopti-
con slides. and refreshments were
served
Miss Mary Hortman, a teacher
in the Methodist Sunday School,
took her class for a picnic last
Saturday in Frank Titus grove, on
the AleXauken creek. Those present
We're Mildred Docherty, Caroline
Rays, Gertrude Parker, Mary Sha-
fer, Thelma Swain, Lillian Pickett,
Mildred Stout and Dorothy Rays.
II. w .Baer, of Atlantic City, has
returned to his home after visit
with friends and relatives here.
WINS f. Hendrickson, mail car
rier of the local postoffice, is taking
n TWO weeks vacation.
Mrs. Philip Faherty, of l36 North
Union street, and her sister, Mrs.
William IL. Wilmot, of 40 Bridge
street, were Philadelphia visitors on
Wednesday.
DR.. and Mrs. l.. c. Williams, Mrs. !
Edith Cane and Joseph Leary re-
turned this week from weeks trip |
by auto To Charleston Lake Can
ada.
The Women's Auxiliary of the
Presbyterian Church will hold its |
opening meeting Thursday evening,
October nth. All members are
urged to be present.
Albert Hamill, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. james Hamill, of 1850 North
Main street, has returned to his
home in Washington, d. c., after a
tw oweeks' vacation.
Rev, Dennis S. Kelly who died
last week in Princeton, was buried
here last Monday in st Johns Gem
ctery.
Richard Mangan, chief of the
local fire department, was dele
gate to the Fircmen's Convention,
in Atlantic City, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. S.. Williams, of
Bridge street, were visited Sun
day by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Quinn,
of Trenton.
Mr., and Mrs. Harry +. VanIIorn
and family, of n North Union St,
were visited Sunday by their son,
Richard VanHorn, of Schenectady, |
n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Teel and
son Lawrence, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Mrs. George Young and Mrs. Russell
Price and son Corney and daughter
Helen motored to Lake Hopatcong
and Budd's Lake on Sunday.
Mrs. Gordon Cooper has some of
her work on exhibition at the !
Doylestown Fair. She is showing
several decorative lamp shades with
lamps, painted trays and various
other items.
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woMAN'S CLUB OPENS SEASON

New Hope The first meeting of
the season for the Woman's Club
will be next Wednesday at 2.45 in
the afternoon. The meeting will be
held in the Methodist Church. DR..
Carman Ross, Principal of Doyles-
town Schools. will address the meet
ing on "The Constitution of the
United States"
This is the fourth year of the
Club, and the membership now num-
bers 81. During the summer Jun
Tor Section has been organized by
Mrs. w. w. Cottman, chairman of
the program committee. Meetings
are being held monthly at homes of
the members.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-05
FREE EXPLOSIVES FOR ROAD
MAKING AND FARMING

Eighteen million pounds of soda
toll, a surplus war explosive, will
be available for distribution to fed
eral agencies and the state high
way departments about October LIST
for use in road construction, accord
ing TO the Bureau of Public Roads
Of the United States Department
of Agriculture The supply is al
so to be drawn on by farmers thru
state distributing agents for use
in land clearing, but it is believed
that the supply will be ample to
meet all demands.
Sodatol is high explosive made
by mixing together INT and sodium
nitrate The only expense involved
win be the cost Of preparing the
explosive for shipment and the cost
of transportation.
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Snag-Proof Smokers
Continued from preceding column
Gum Cutting

Jim Schaffner on leaving was pre-
scented with a gold ring inscribed
appropriately. This was a gift from
the men in his department as to-
ken of remembrance. Stanley Stout
made great speech.
Oscar Weber looked like stuffed
chicken when he got through with
that potato salad last Monday even
ing
"Cornie" Price admits himself
that he gave Jim Sehaffner a pair
of cuff links which he instructed
to he given to Jim.
Stanley Stout attended funeral
in Newark last Wednesday.
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Tennis Stitching

Miss Losch had Mrs. Marquardt
from Williamsport, Pa, over the
weekend
Isn't it strange how Elsie and
Tommie always get lost when they
go walking?
Alice sure made hit. last week.
Lucy took the girls for wild
ride over the country last week.
Ask Mary what she saw over there.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-05
Tennis Making
have Snub MORAN and Clar

We have Snub MORAN and Clar-
cnce Hart back on the job again.
Irving Bacorn was seen running
around after a last stretcher, IIa!
lla!
We have been wondering why
some fellows change their names.
Ask Russell Kilmer. alias Shorty
kiImer, alias Terry Jones.
We now have prize fighter in
the Tennis Room Anyone wishing
to stage fight for little dough
call at 51S alley.
Nerni left for Boston recently.
guess the plant will have to shut
down.
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New Production Man
aQer

Harry Wigart has been named as
production manager, succeeding
John Dillon, who has returned to
Massachusetts.
Harry has done noble work while
here in making out production tick
cts and watching production in
general IN his new position he has
an added responsibility, The aim of
his work will be towards uniform
and systematic production. 1t is no
small task to prove it to some of
us, methods which will lead to mu-
tual satisfaction and cooperative
effort
Harry certainly needs our sup
port Let's give it to him whole
heartedly.
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STUDY COURSES FOR
SUNDAY SCHOOLS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of
the Presbyterian, Methodist and
Baptist Sunday Schools met Mon
day evening to plan union train
ing school for their pupils. No de-
finite plans were formulated, but
it was decided the idea was practical
A meeting will be held later by the
superintendent of the three Sun
day Schools, at which time it is ex-
pected that a definite program will
be worked out.
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Main Office

c. w, Perkins has taken over the
cost and inventory work in which
Mr.. Dillon was involved.
Mr.. Burnett was trying to type
write ON one Of those typewriters
with blind keyboard. After look
at it helplessly for several min
utes he said Say Dean, where is
E. on this machine?"
Con" Tweedle and gentleman
escort are accused Of cheating bald
headed men out of seats at the Cap
itol last Monday evening.
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Boot Room

John Stout has returned from the
Trenton Fair after showing the
uneducated how boots are made.
Jack Buchanan went after oysters
and, according to some friends,
the wind blew so bad that he was
afraid to use either his line, net
or shovel.
The next time Cap McGovern
goes to a doggy roast" we advise
him to take a saddle,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-10-05
MISSIONARY SOCIETY HOLDS
MEETING ON OCTOBER II

The Woman's Home Missionary
Society of the Fsirt Presbyterian
Church Of Lambcrtville has changed
the day of the first fall meeting
from Friday, October ~ illegal hol-
iday) to Thursday. October IL, at
3 p. m.
Rev. DR. George II. Ingram, of
Trenton, will give the opening adj
dress of the year upon the mission
Fields in the Orient" Everyone is
very cordially invited to this meet
ing.
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HUNTERDoN REPUBLICANS
TAKE DRY STAND

The Hunterdon County Republican
Committee met in Pennington last
Monday and the most significant
action during the session was they
signed the pledge The following
resolution was adopted unanimously
by the members, majority of
whom We're reported present:
Resolved, That the Hunterdon
County Republican Committee is in
favor of the Eighteenth Amendment
and the Volstead Act, and desire
that every means shall be taken to
enforce them; and be it further
Resolved, That copy of this
resolution be handed to the Hunter
don County representatives of the
Republican State Committee.
Ellsworth z. Baylor and Mrs. w.
II. Bells are the state committee
members, and they were instructed
to oppose any wet plank for the
state platform, if il should be sug-
gested at the meeting in Trenton on
Tuesday, Local candidates for
election on November 9th accepted
this as part of their platforms
They are John w. Griggs, for AS
sembly; Thomas b. Hampton, for
sheriff, and John j. Horn for free
holder.
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VETS DEFEATED AT TRENTON
SESSION

When the State Committee met
in Trenton Tuesday il was expected
that the delegation headed by cx-
Governor Stokes would win ont
of light wine and beer platform.
But such was not the case. Stokes
has been State Chairman for a num-
Der of years, and this defeat has
been characterized as reputation
of his leadership. The Safe Gazette
said: THE best laid plans of the
Republican leaders were swept by
the board in ruthless fashion during
the convention session, even to the
extent of completely eliminating
Chairman Il. c. Stokes from the
proceedings, an action which was
looked upon by some of the friends
Of the chairman as an unprecedented
proceeding, and as an inexcusable
affront to the party's leader in the
state"
Senator Stevens, of Monmouth
County, was elected temporary
chairman. As dry advocate, this
of course assured the appointment
of committees from the dry element.
However, that part of the plat
form dealing with the question was
not made drastic, but expressed a
readiness to modify the state legis-
lation in the event there is mod
ification in the national enforcement
act. The plank read: 1--WE stand
for a modification of the state en-
forcement act to harmonize with
any notifications that may be made
in the national act.
Senator Edge was present to urge
the wet plank, and while he was
applauded for his good work in
Congress, the majority did not stand
in line for his suggestion. The
vote was 81 to so.
Arthur Foran, of Pennington, al
though from DRY Hunterdon,"
took sides with Chairman Stokes
and Senator Edge. Following the
unanimously dry resolution of the
llunterdon Committee endorsing the
law. il would seem that he met with
defeat both at" home and abroad. ;"
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Have you taken a share on the
Flint car To be given away by Dem
son Post November 1872
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Five loyal sons and four loyal
daughters Loyalty responded to the
wishes of an aged and afflicted mother
on Sunday, August u, 1928, when
they, with some of their children and
grandchildren assembled at the old
Cuppett home, now owned by Joseph
Keller, near Hoyes, Md, and spent a
pleasant day together where it has
been number of years since they all
have been together under the old home
roof.
Katharine Jane Bishof Cuppett, the
aged mother, now past eighty-two
years, was born in Preston county, w.
Va, March 11,l841, and her deceased
husband, Thomas II. Cuppett, was
born in Allegany county, Md, Octo-
Der II, 1889. They were married on
November %, 1868, by Rev. Pier. To
this union were born five sons and
four daughters, all of whom are now
living; also an adopted son, namely:
Silas, Azelia, Upton, May, Calvin,
Harvey, Jacob, Albert, Ola and Bel
va. The husband and father passed
away on February IA, 1921.
The mother, who is entirely blind,
is otherwise in good health and is up
and around the house nearly all of
the time. She also has forty-three
living grandchildren and twenty-five
greatgrandchildren. There were pres
ent at the reunion fifty guests.
At noon the ladies served a large
and sumptuous dinner consisting of
ali the delcacies of the season, on
tables in the spacious dining room,
after which all assembled around the
tables with the mother occupying the
seat of honor, when the Rev. J. H.
Enlow. Of Pittsburgh, made some
timely and helpful remarks, following
which all engaged in satisfying the
inner man. During the afternoon
number of pictures were taken Of the
assembled guests and d merry time
was had.
Early in the evening the guests be
gan to take their leave for their re
spective homes but not without eX-
pressing their appreciation for the
many favors and kindnesscs shown
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DEER PARK

The bazaar and lawn fete held by
the Ladies Aid Society on Saturday
was all that could be expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Burtoft and
family, of Fairmont, West Va, are
visiting at Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jan
keys home here at the present time
Mr.. Marshall Bobet has been work
ing at Lancaster, Pa, for some time
past.
Judge Stewart Brown. who has been
at camp at Altamont for some time
past, was called to New York a day
or two ago on account of the sudden
death of his mother. He expects to
return here shortly, however.
Mr.. John Stadard, of Wales, is here
for a short time with Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Calderwood and Mr. Jack Rode
HEAVIER. Mr.. Samuel Stadard and his
family, of State College, Idaho, are
also visiting att the homes of those
above mentioned.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. V. Fisher and lit
tie daughter left Altamont on Sun
day for Moorefeld, West Va. to visit
relatives and friends for q short time
and for camping trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Powers and
daughter Dorothy. Mr.. John Trenner.
Mrs. John Rohmer and Miss Margaret
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GAP RUN

Everybody is busy picking berries
and completing the harvest of grain.
A number of the people from this
community attended the festival at
Hoyes on Saturday evening last
and all report d very large crowd as
being present, with lots to eat and
fine display of fancy work. A very
pleasant evening was spent by all.
Adolphus P. Enlow died at his res
idence near Elder Hill on August IS
after a long and painful illness with
which he had been a patient sufferer
for number Of months. His funeral
was conducted at his late home by the
Rev. P. P. Snyder of near Deer Park.
His remains were laid to rest in the
ThayerviIIe cemetery beside the bodies
of his three sons who preceded him to
the spirit world. Quite a number
from this community attended the
funeral and burial Our heartfelt
sympathy goes out to the grief stlick-
en- wife and children in this sad hour
Of their lives.
Mrs. J. H. Enlow, who has been on
an extended visit to relatives and
friends in this community, returned
to her home in Pittsburgh, Pa, re-
Gently. Her husband, the Rev. J. II.
Enlow, who was on a weekend visit
here, accompanied Mrs. Enlow home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Frazee and
daughter Eileen and Mrs Ella Low
dermilk spent Saturday evening and
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Frazee in this community.
Mr.. Frazee is planning to move to
the Mrs. Ella Lowdermilk. farm, be-
ing a recent purchaser. in the near
future
Mr.. William Eggers, of near Oak
land, is the guest of his sister, Mrs.
Paul Keller, at this writing.
Quite a number Of our residents at
tended a conference held by the Breth-
zen near Fairview on last Sabbath.
Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Keller and
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Mr.. and Mrs. William Warsaw, of
Kempton, were visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Ridder on Sunday.
M. 4. T. Riaker received q painful
injury recently when a hay fork fell
and struck him in the back.
Mr.. Charles Kelley spent Sunday
at the H. U. Miller home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arch Baker and their
daughter Helen of Pittsburgh, We're
visiting the formers sister, Mrs. Err
nest Ridder, RECENTLY,
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Kelly and fam
lily, of Thomas, West Va, spent a
week with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. NJ. Kelley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph N. Conneway,
of near Bayard, were guests at the
John Conneway home on Sunday.
Picking and marketing buckle Der
ries is the order Of the day with the
women of this community.
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daughter WandelIe spent a few hours
as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Frazee on Sunday. .
Mr.. and Mrs: Parker Dewitt and
children have moved from the Ste
phen Dewitt house to the residence
formerly occupied by Frank Frantz
and Joseph Dewitt and family have
moved into the house vacated by the
DeWitt's.
Miss Elma Friend spent Sunday
with her uncle, Reuben Friend, at
Hoyes Run.
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FOR SALE.

Fourteen room dwelling in Oak
land, suitable for home or boarding
house; modern; close in with very
largs lot. Terms.
Two very desirable building lots on
Center street, just off Second street
Terms
Fifty acres OF good land, well wa
tered, adjoining the H. Weber & Sons
Comrany's, one-haif mile from Oak
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them by al and of the pleasure of the
day spent together and the hope that
all may be together at the same place
another time soon.
The one thing to mar the happiness
Of the day was the absence of the
one son and brother, Rev. J. H. Cup
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petit, who is at Johns Hopkins Hospi-
tai, Baltimore, undergoing treatment
for diabetes with which he has been a
sufferer for several years.
May the time be soon when we may
meet together again as we have Just
met and have another joyful day.