Palisadian., 1923-09-14
C0RKER TICKET IN fort LEE B0R0
COMPOSED OF STRONG LIST OF Men
OPPOSED To POLITICAL CLIQUES
Republican Nominees All Good Business Men of Fine
Records and Each Pledges Himself to Positive Re-
forms That Will Benefit the Taxpayers, and the Lord
Knows They Need Help.

The coming primary election in the
Borough of Fort Lee is creating an
unusual amount of feeling in all sec
tions. Most of the interest is concen-
trated in the councilmen,s however, be-
cause the Mayor, who is finally chosen
at the general election in November,
must depend more largely upon the
complexion of the council than upon
his own ability. If he gets majority
of the council with him he can per-
form far better general work in behalf
of the Borough than if there be
division or tie to create possible
opposition.
On the Corker (Republican) ticket,
Charles Wood and George Kipp are
running for council. These two men
are pledged to very positive reforms
in the local government and are men
of fine character. Each would keep his
word in this regard and the public
would, therefore, be in safe hands
under their guidance.
MIR. Wood is an architect, builder
and contractor, and also real estate
operator, who was born in Fort Lee
and has many friends il the Borough
He is around 40 years Of age, is
successful business man, director In
the Fort Lee Trust Company and very
highly esteemed by his many friends
He has not held office in the Borough
although he was once candidate for
councilman. He has a most pleasing
personality and is most likeable
man. He would undoubtedly be a big
asset to the Borough if he can be
elected. He is tax payer, also, and
has always shown the deepest interest
in the prosperity of Fort Lee
George Kipp is plain spoken, blunt,
agreeable, forward going man, who
has been success. He also is an
architect and builder; also contrac-
tor; a man of stamina and of the finest
character. He has backbone and must
be shown before he casts vote on
anything where there is question
mark. He is not a "yes" man. Mr.
Kipp has the courage of his convic-
tions and is not afraid. He is tax
payer and he built and owns his home
on Hoyne street near School No. l.
He prides himself upon being pro-
gresive and is opposed to cliques in
politics. He is always in favor of a
measure if it is right and he believes
in it against the party. Mr.. Kipp was
recording secretary of the Carpenters
Union for 6 years, where he made
good record. He is a graduate of the
Fort Lee public schools. He is in
nd no hyW
liam A. Brady's educational ideals on
the educational value of moving pic
lures. Mr.. Kipp, by the way is him
self stage director of the Famous Play
ers-Lasky Corporation at Astoria, Long
Island, where he works daily at the
art of stage directing. He is in close
touch with William A. Brady all the
time. He is 35 years old and married.
Councilman Arthur Kerwein is also
a candidate for reelection on this
ticket He has been long time in
office, was mayor one term and has
been in harness one way or another
for the past twenty years.
Samuel Corker, Republican candi
date for mayor, is too we'll known in
the Borough to need any word of COM
mendation. He is clean-cut, whole
some, has a character genial and gen
tlemanly in all circumstance and no
man has ever shown greater love for
the Borough than he. Whoever under
takes to underrate Sam Corker is go
ing up against man of great strength
of character and determination. For
one thing, it may be said that he is
on the square and not word can be
said against his moral character and
integrity. He is very popular in the
Borough and has served for many
years in the capacity of councilman.
AS business man his record speaks
for itself.
The candidate for tax collector,
Charles Bender, is too we'll known in
the Borough for any idle remarks. He
is we'll liked by everybody and has con
Quoted the business of his office so
many years that he knows the Bor-
ough's affairs by heart. He will un-
questionably be elected
John Scullion, candidate for asses
sor, is also good man, tax payer
and resident of the Borough, and was
on the War Draft Board in Edgewater
during the World War He is citizen
and tax payer.
Judge William Ennis, present Re-
corder, is a candidate for justice
of the peace, and stands a good chance
for election.