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Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-01
FLORIDA STAGE SET FOR CONCLUSION OF
 CROCKER WILL CASE

Fla, Sept. 50. lH) Involving the legality of the own ership of certain properties front ing on the ocean at Palm Beach, the famous Croker will case, one Of the most involved and extended ln the annals of the Florida courts, Is ex- pected to be brought to conclusion early this fall.
 The suit was instituted by the heirs of the late Richard Croker, for mer Tammany Hall chieftain, to have declared null and void the deeds of conveyance of the proper ties to Bula Croker, second wife of the wealthy political leader They contended that they should be de- creed as owners of the properties with Mrs. Croker, who would then share a dover right as widow
 Under a ruling handed down by Fed eral Judge Lake Jones, the defend ants have until October 1 to tlle reply to the decision of Fedora Judge Rhydon M. Call, dismissins their motion to quash the bill O complaint.
 The complainants, Howard Croker Ethel Croker White, Richard Croker ir all citizens of New York state and Florence Croker Morris, Brit ish subject, set out in their bill Q complaint that they are entitled a heirs to properties in the vicinity c Palm Beach which have been al praised at approximately $15,6OO,OO' These were acquired by the politics leader in two deals, the first on O. tober 24, 1910, and the second July 31, 1917.
 Recital of transactions betwee Richard Croker and his wife ar Alice Eccleston involving the fir tract is contained in the complain Croker and his wife attempted
 transfer the land to her on Mover Der ', 1917, and it was subsequent reconveyed to them, the complai set out. It was declared further
 the bill that there was no conside ation to the transactions.
 A portion of the property was ce veyed by three special deeds to M
 Bula Croker. Croker and ms s
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-01
Irish Finger Print Babies

DUBLIN, Sept 30. (P)-An increase in the number of deserted babies prompted the Union Commissioners to order that finger prints be taken of babies under three months of age who are discharges from the mater nity hospital of PelletstoWn. The action was inspired by letter from Miss Duggan, woman barrister who pointed out that such a scheme would facilitate the police in dis covering the mother or foster moth er of deserted child.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11

sent back not accepted. The papers were
finally given back after the cents per paper
was paid and delivered personally by the man
ager. The mess cost the paper eight annual
subscribers from resentment at the disturb
ance. Postmaster Mattteson might with some
degree of grace have notified the paper of the
so-called violation of the department rules, but
he chose his own arbitrary method, which
may have been right, but not many will think
so. Here is the law from publication written
for the very purpose of guiding newspaper
publishers but not for country postmasters: :
Publishers may inclose in their publications
bills, receipts and orders for subscriptions
thereto, but the same shall be in such form as
to convey no other information than the name,
place of publication, subscription price of the
publication to which they refer and the SUBJ
scription due thereon. Orders for subscription
may indicate the term or period for which the
subscription is ordered. The written or printed
words or figures, or both, to indicate when the
subscription will end may be placed upon the
matter itself or the wrapper or upon the bills,
receipts or orders which may be inclosed there
with Surely that's plain enough.
The Palisadian has written to Second Assist
ant Postmaster General Glover for information
on this matter. If it is found that the papers
source of information is wrong, we'll and good,
as it will uphold Postmaster Matteson. And
then maybe we shall say, "You are right and
we are wrong as you always are"
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
AN explain NATION
Of Last Weeks Delivery Mixup in Grantwood

The Palsadian last week sent to some of it's
Grantwood subscribers partly printed partly
written statement of subscription dues, which
caused Postmaster Matteson to declare the
papers containing such notice subject to first
class postage. This had been customary for
years and, according to the post office rules as
stated in book on that subject in the papers
possession, was perfectly correct. The same
thing has been done many times before and not
word said about it. Postmaster Matteson
told of this, but he said, "Well, it is against
the post office rules, and you merely got away
with it," which means that Postmaster Matte
son heretofore has not been attending to his
business if he is right. The nasty part of this
act, however, is that when he discovered the
subscription notices tip-pasted on the third
page of some of the copies, instead of notify
ing The Palisadian he promptly marked each
paper, "Due cents" and tried to collect from
the subscriber or notified the subscriber that
there was mail held at cents" Many did not
know what to do in the circumstances. Some
of them paid it, while others refused to. The
manager of The Palisadian when he began
getting telephone calls from the Grantwood
readers on Tuesday morning got busy and
tried to rectify the situation. He went to Post
master Matteson and was told that the papers
could not go except at first-class postage, which
the manager paid, but Postmaster Matteson
wanted an additional 8 cents per paper for
redelivery, as some of the papers had been
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Mrs. Elisa Rollar, Mother
Of Mrs. A. Metz, Passes
Away at Daughters Home

Mrs. Elisa Rollar, mother of Mrs.
A. Metz of Palisade and A. Rollar of
Grantwood, passed away as a result
of second stroke of paralysis on
last Saturday morning at the Metz
home on Edgewood lane.
Mrs. Rollar was born in Hessen,
Germany, and came to this country
the year of the big blizzard, 1888.
The family settled on the west side
in New York City, and Mrs. Rollar
had made New York her home up to
last spring, when she and her hus-
band, Mr.. Peter Rollar, came to live
with Mr.. and Mrs. Metz in Palisade.
She was 60 years old.
She is survived by her husband,
Peter; a son, Charles, and two mar
ried daughters, Mrs. A. Metz and Mrs.
jeanette Rathbon.
Funeral services were held Mon
day evening in her late home. Rev.
J. F. Steen, an old friend of the fam
lily and pastor of the Ascension Me-
mortal Church in New York City, Of
ficiated. Interment was made in Fair
view. John Heus of Fort Lee was in
charge of funeral arrangements.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Sunday Is Junior Order
Day at Bergen Pines

The Bergen Count Councils Of the
Jr Order, United American Mechan-
les, are busy making preparations and
arrangements to attend the monster
dedication ceremonies of the fagroie
arc base at Bergen Pines," Oradell,
Sept. 13
The demonstration, in addition to
supporting the united plans of all the
councils of the Jr. Order in the coun-
ty for this event, is also a tribute of
appreci tion of Overpeck Council, No.
314, to j. E. McLeester, one of its
members, and who is president of the
Past Councillors Association of Ber-
gen county, the parent body of the
organization in the county.
How to get to Bergen Pines Sun
day, Sept. 13, 1925: By automobile
Bergen Pines is located about half
way between Ridgewood and Oradell
ON Ridgewood road, which can be
reached very easily from all direc-
tons.
Follow the arrows marked to Be~-
gen Pines that you will find display
ed all over Bergen county. Exercises
will begin at 8 p. m. sharp.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Income Tax Publicity
(Editorial)

The Palisadian has received
number of requests to publish the
income taxes paid by a selected
list of the residents of both Fort
Lee and Cliffside Park boroughs.
1t will be recalled that when
first the income tax books were
opened for public inspection the
Palisadian editorially condemned
the publicity phase of the law as
undesirable and to now publish
these lists would not be at all con-
sistent.
The Palisadian is sincere in be-
iieving the income tax publicity is
of no public benefit and only
sought by those with exaggerated
curiosity who love nothing better
than to stick their noses in other
peoples business. The whole
thing is putting the government in
the attitude of encouraging idle
gossip and satisfying the most rep
rehensible curiosity. Gossip is
crime.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Police Dog
Turns on Its Mistress

Mrs. Giltz of 457 Lafayette avenue,
Grantwood, is recovering from being
attacked and severely bitten by her
police dog on Saturday of last week.
The dog suddenly attacked Mrs.
Giltz in her home and sprang at her
throat. Throwing up her arms to pro-
tect her face and throat, she was Sc
verely bitten on both arms.
She fled from the house to the home
of a neighbor, who summoned the po-
lice, who found it difficult to reach
the enraged animal, which had taken
refuge in the cellar and held them at
bay.
1t was finally cornered and shot.
It's head was sent to Trenton for ex-
animation.
1t will be recalled that the Dinten-
fass police dog attacked Mrs. Dinten-
fass without warning in somewhat
the same fashion month or so ago.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Funeral Services of
Mrs. Margaret Shepard

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret
Shepard, who died at her home on
Anderson avenue, Grantwood, on Sat
urdaYi last, were held from the resi-
dence. on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev.
Edwin Curtis of the Grantwood
congregational church officiating. In
terment was in the family plot in
Fairview Cemetery
Mrs. Shepard was 70 years old She
was the widow of the late Timothy
H. Shepard, a Civil War veteran, who
died FIVE years ago. She is survived
by a son, Frederick Shepard, and by
three daughters, Mrs. Longnecker and
the Misses Shepard, all of Grantwood.
She had been resident of Grantwood
for many years. Funeral arrange
ments were in charge of John Heus &
Son of Fort Lee.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
OLDEST DAUGHTER OF
Mr., AND MRS, ThAYER
DIES IN ROCKAWAY
Beloved Character, Wife oil
Former Local Pastors Son,
Was Well Known Along
the Hilltop.

The tragic news of the passing of
Mrs. Merrill Gray, oldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald R. Thayer of
Lafayette avenue, Grantwood, on
Tuesday afternoon, has been received
by her many friends here with grief
and CONSERVATION at it's suddenness
and the loss of lovely character,
who since her childhood in Grantwood
has endeared herself to all who knew
her
Mrs. Gray as Marian Thayer was
active and popular in social and
church life when here among us, and
her marriage to Merrill Gray, son of
the pastor of the Grantwood Congre-
gational church, created much inter-
est. She, her husband and children,
two boys, have frequently returned to
her old home for visits, and they had
been staying in her parents home for
the last couple of weeks during the
latters absence in Florida.
She was not feeling we'll and re-
turned to her home in East Rockaway
last Saturday, when peritonitis set in,
and after an unsuccessful operation
she died on Tuesday afternoon before
her parents, who had been summoned
home, could reach her.
She is survived by her husband, two
little boys, her parents and sister,
Mrs. William Cravens, who is in the
Philippines.
Funeral services were held today
at 1 o'clock at her home in East
Rockaway.
Most heartfelt sympathy is express
ed for the afflicted families, who have
so many friends here.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
TRIANGLE AT PAL|SADE AVE. AND
ROUTE 10 IN PALISADE TO Be SITE
OF Fl. LEE BORO. WAR MEMORIAL
Mayor White in Interview Gives His Views on Subject
Plan to Raise Funds by General Taxation; Fort Lee
Rotary Club Endorses Movement

Mayor Edward White OF Fort Lee
has taken the initiative to push the
project of the erection of a memorlai
monument in Fort Lee to the memory
of the boys who served during the
great war The triangular piece OF
ground at the junction of Palisade
avenue and Route No. 10 in Pallsade
has been decided upon as the site.
At the meeting of the Mayor ana
Council of Fort Lee on next Wednes-
day night an ordinance will be lntro.
duced providing for the raising OIL
funds by general taxation for THIS
purpose.
Fort Lee is one of only few towns
in Bergen County that is without
some form of memorial to its soldiers
and Fort Lee should have one above
all others because of her historic
record that dates back to the Revo-
luton.
No better spot could be found than
the triangle mentioned because or the
endless stream of cars that pass 1t
day and night and because it is at the
very entrance to the borough.
In an interview with Palisadian
representative Mayor White said;
Eyes, we are going right ahead with
the work. At the next meeting the
necessary ordinance will be intro
duced. Even now we are looking for
a suitable piece of natural Pallsade
stone that can be used as the support
for an artistic tablet. Personally L
favor something simple and artistic.
l know of nothing that would serve
the purpose better than selected
piece of our own Palisade stone to
be finished properly and surmounted
with a bronze figure or a tablet IN
relief. l think the site in Palisade
which the Public Service have let us
have is IDEAL
He went on to say: "It is not my
idea to sponsor costly monument,
hut, something entirely fitting and OF
moderate cost I do not believe IN
spanhandling' for funds to fiuance
opposition of this kind and | favor
providing the necessary amount by
general taxation. That is the best
way, | feel sure. In week or so we
will know about how much will be
necessary and the people can have
voice in the matter when the ordi-
nance comes up for hearing. l do
not anticipate any opposition to the
plan and will be delighted when the
day comes that Fort Lee can point
with pride to her war memorial
The Fort Lee Rotary Club has asso-
ciated itself with the movement to
erect borough monument at the in
tersection of Palisade avenue and
Route No. 10 and committee has
been appointed consisting of Peter
Celia, Richard Pagluighi and George
Hirliman, to act in conjunction with
the Borough Council and to prepare
a resolution to be passed on by the
Rotary Club in order to have the club
go on record as favoring the project.
1t is hoped that other organizations
of the borough will cast their influ-
ence on the side of the monument
project and any suggestions made by
the Council will be co-operated in
to the fullest extent.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Shaefer Home in West
Palisade Section Robbed,
Fink Home Entry Attempted

Thieves entered and robbed the
boulevard, Palisade, between 1 and 6
p. M, ON Thursday of last week.
The thieves entered the building by
kicking through cellar window and
opening the catches on the inside.
They then gained ingress to the up
Ter floors and ransacked the prem
ises.
Upon investigation it was discov.
cred that a golf suit was missing, con-
tanning a label showing that it was
purchased at Franklin Simon's, and
also a gold watch. A business suit
of mixed colored cloth and a black
travelling bag containing the initials
"F. G. S." on the side had also been
taken.
The thieves took As caliber army
revolver and two boxes CT cigars. Pa
trolman Kinsler investigated and the
police are endeavoring to discover
some trace of the thieves, who are
believed to be young men or boys.
Attempt To Enter Fink Home
On Tuesday last three was an at
tempt made to enter the home of the
John Fink on Bluff and Dearborn
roads in Palisade, but according to the
Police Chief, the would-be robbers did
nothing more than break pane of
glass in one of the garage windows.
The John Finks are in Europe but
will return shortly.
Take Flower Pots
On Friday of last week some petty
thieves stole four cement flower pots
from the home of Nickel Russo on
Palisade avenue in Palisade.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
u. c. T. Meets

After a "lay-off' during the hot sum-
mer months, Cliff Council No. 533 will
meet this Saturday night at Masonic
Hall at s.
Many interesting matters will be
brought up before the members at
this meeting and the features of the
evening will be the report of Past
Senior Counselor Seymour Sears on
the Grand Council Meeting.
1t will be recalled that Cliff Coun-
Gil was singularly honored at the
Grand Council meeting and much in
terest is centered around the coming
report of Mr.. Sears.
The ,eats committee will be there
also.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Model Home Built by
Eypper & Beckmann, Inc,
To Be Opened Sum-, 3 P. M.

The model nome built by Eypper &
Beckmann, Inc, in Palisade for the
Jersey Observer, a Hudson county
newspaper, will be opened to the pub
lie this Sunday, September 13, at 8
p. m. with fitting ceremonies. Short
addresses will be made by State Sen
ator William B. Mackay, ]. w. Binder,
executive secretary of the Hudson
River Bridge Association; B. Duncan
McClave, chairman of the Republican
County Committee, and Mayor Ed
ward A. White of Fort Lee. The
model home is located on Palisade
avenue just few steps from Bridal
Way in Palisade.
The house has two stories and an
attic, is constructed of tapestry brick
and has a slate roof. 1t contains six
spacious and beautifully appointed
rooms and contains every form of
modern convenience. The plot is 75x
$50.
Every piece of material used in the
construction of the house was the
very best, and the entire home has
been decorated and furnished by
prominent tradesmen of northern New
Jersey. A two car garage made of
the same material as the house has
been constructed on the premises.
The grounds surrounding the home
have been planted with shrubbery and
grass and properly graded. The en-
tire structure with it's beautiful lawn
is charming sight worth going many
miles to see.
Messrs. Eypper and Beckmann ex-
tend most cordial invitation to all
the local residents to be present at
the opening on Sunday afternoon.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Man Alleged to Have
Followed Grantwood Girls
Got in Dutch Saturday

A man by the name of Samuel
Boxer of Jersey City was arrested on
disorderly conduct charge by Of
ficer Bruley in Chffside Park on Sat
urday last upon complaint made by
Miss Rose Safino of Lincoln avenue
and Miss Edna Neubert of Washing
ton avenue, both of Grantwood. The
girls claim that he had followed them
wherever they went.
According to the girls story, they
were walking south on Gorge road
Grantwood, on Saturday when they
noticed Boxer following them. The
girls crossed over to the other side OF
the street, and he did likewise. When
they stopped he stopped. Becoming
frightened, the two girls began run
ming. Miss Neubert stumbled on the
sidewalk and cut both her knees and
hands. AS they approached the po
lice station Policeman Bruley noticed
their tired efforts and inquired what
was the matter.
The girls related their flight from
the man, saying that they had asked
him what he wanted, but received no
answer.
Policeman Bruley started up the
road with the girls, and when they
identified their pursuer he was placed
under arrest.
Boxer stated that he was married
and owned a tailor shop in Jersey
City, stating that he was riding on
the buses that operate along Gorge
road and that he had left the bus at
the corner and was walking south on
the road. He denied having followed
the two girls or molesting them in
any way.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Holy Angels Academy
Opens on September IA

The Holy Angels Academy of Fort
Lee will reopen for the fall term on
Monday. September IA, with what is
regarded as the largest enrolment in
the history of the school.
Registration days are from Sep
tember to IL. Shortly before the
close of the academy last June the
new wing on the main building was
completed, and will be in readiness
for the advent of the pupils this fall.
The large bronze statue of Moses
which stands in the rear of the gar
dens, was unveiled last June, and is an
imposing and beautiful feature of the
convent grove.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
To Dedicate New School
In Teaneck Tomorrow

The new elementary school of Tea
neck, known as the Nathaniel Haw-
thorne School, will be dedicated to-
morrow afternoon with appropriate
exercises.
The new school, which is the work
of Architect Ralph Evans Hacker, of
the firm of Hacker G. Hacker, of Pail.
sade, contains six classrooms and an
assembly room, or auditorium. The
cost of the appropriation, including
equipment and grading of grounds, is
given as 100000.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Jack Powers to Head
New Irish Society in
Clifside Park Borough

A courcil of A. A. R. l. R. has been
organized in Cliffside Park, to be
known as the Padric Peirce Chapter,
with officers as follows: John Powers,
president; Owen J. Bonner, vice-presi'
dent; John Kennery, treasurer; Mrs.
P. ]. Curran, financial secretary; ]. j.
Bonner, recording secretary. The
meeting, which was held at the home
of owen ]. Bonner, on Park avenue,
was addressed by Peter McSwiney,
brother of the late Terence McSwi-
ney Maurice Ward of Birmingham,
Ala, and Mr.. Guilty of Jersey City.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
State to Act to Rid
Creek of Mosquitoes

Word has been received by Ridge
field authorities from the New Jersey
Mosquito Commission that their engi-
neer will take care of the Wolfe creek
condition. Stagnation has caused the
breeding of the thousands of these
pests, and although the cause has
been removed by the opening of the
channel under the Broad avenue
bridge, the mosquitoes remain.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Meeting of Cliffside Park
c.. 0. P. Club Wed. Night

Next Wednesday night, September
16, the Cliffside Park Republican Club
will hold a meeting in the Borough
Hall in Cliffside at $3.50.
Election of officers will take place,
and candidates in the coming election
will be indorsed.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Clifside Fire Drill

The Cliffside fire companies were
called out on Wednesday night at
GAS for a fire drill that was sched-
uled to take place on Cecilia avenue,
Cliffside. Quick response was made
by the companies, and in short time
the new pumper was connected and
a powerful stream was playing.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Whitney Campaign in
Bergen to Open Sept. 16

Senator Arthur Whitney, Republi-
can nominee for Governor in the COM
ing November election, will be the
guest of honor at banquet to be
given by the Bergen County Republi-
can Club at the Hackensack Golf Club
on Wednesday evening, September 16.
The affair will be a most important
one in Republican circles and will
open Mr.. Whitney's campaign in Ber-
gen County.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
DISPLAY FLAG ON CONSTITU-
TioN DAY, SEPT. IL.

In recognition of the 138th ami
versary of the adoption of the Ma
tion Constitution-the charter and
guide of the American people-it
is urgently requested that the Flag
of Stars and Stripes be displayed
from sunrise to sunset on Constitu-
tion Day, Thursday, September II
from the home, school, church,
factory and every building where
people meet, and from every flag
pole.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
Anderson Avenue Will
Soon Be Finished, Job.
A Credit to the Contractor

Everyone is very much pleased
with the fine street improvement on
Anderson avenue in Grantwood and
Cliffside, which will be completed now
in week or two.
Contractor McGarry has done fine
job so far and is making every effort
to complete the work on the earliest
possible date.
A finer street than Anderson ave-
nue. will not be found in this entire
section after it is completed.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11

If you want to try something hard,
try to find a woman who doesn't think
her husband was lucky when he mar
ried her.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11

DON'T ARGUE ABOUT THE
RIGHT-OF-WAY, ADVISES BILL
MICHAELSEN. 1T IS POSSIBLE TO
BE BOTH RIGHT AND DEAD.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11
1T is A GOOD HABIT TO KISS
THE CHILDREN GOOD NIGHT,
OPINES A GRANTWOOD FATHER,
If YOU CAN WAIT UP FOR THEM.

The difference between a tight
wad and a nut is that you can crack
a nut and make it shell out.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11

Walter found his mamma talking
to very stout woman.
"Walter," said his mother, 'this is
your ereat-aunt."
"Yes," said Walter, gazing at her
ample proportions, "she looks It'll"
Palisadian., 1925-09-11

Arthur-Did he take his misfortune
like man?
Cynthia-He certainly did. He
blamed it all on his wife.
Palisadian., 1925-09-11

John Kazinci, of $40 Gorge road.
Cliffside, driving his Buick touring car
ON Palisade avenue. collided with
Hudson sedan driven by c. C. Sargent.
of Fort Collins, Colorado, this past
week. Sargent preferred charge of
reckless driving and Kazinci was held
in the custody of Captain Borrell, of
Cliffside Police Department for a
hearing last night.