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LIH NO. 23 o NUMBER 2023 ODOWDEILLED AIRPLANE C Rocksille Centre Rector, an Army Cl in, is Victim at ; Camp. iston between aeroplanes lay at Elbert's Field, Camp e Rock, Arkansas, Rev. D Dowd, former rector of the the Ascension, Rockville army chaplain, was killed. of his untimely death despread regret in Rock- tre, where he was . well d highly esteemed. n O'Dowd was in a plane utenant E. K. Lenihan of neisco, Cal., who was also 'Death to each man was in- ous, when the planes col- he occupants of the other aped death. in O'Dowd was rector of n Church for nine years, and a call to Christ Church, n, just before receiving his Biésion as chaplain in the U. S. flu July, 1918. He had been in patriotic work in the ound New York previous to ffato the army service, and was of the fire department of Centre, resigning | when Glamorganshire, nd, in 1881, and of six sons of J. O'Dowd. by his mother and hers, Charles M., George S., ry W. and Frederick F. 1 services were conducted Church, White Plains, this (Friday) at 2 p.m., by Clair Hester, rector of the of the Messiah, Brooklyn, v. O'Dowd was assistant t several years. Interment in White Plains Rural friends and former parish- Rockville Centre attended and sent floral tributes. $ ENOCES OUT RTITE FOR HAM k A. Wood, county sealer of and measures, has a good for ham, but had it com- mocked out at Hicksville a ago when making his get evidence against butch- kin on weight. because, some iy stole a nice, sugar-cured fon, worth $2.50, from his le. had procured a loan of the n a woman customer of the He compelled the meat to weigh the ham again, mg that it was short in Pompared to what had boen the woman had the buich- utcher was taken before Peace Steinert and k le the court proceed- on the odor of ham and ere sniffed superficially by e. went to his auto 'to go discorered that someore appecite for ham d taken the half portion nid To utcher may appeal h e county sealer will be 'bstantiate his charge of Rockville Centre and Freeport, Nassau Co., N. Y., Friday, July 18, 1919. cHAUTAUVOUA IS GOOD Well--Attendance Not Heavy. The annual community Chautau- qua in Rockville Centre from last Saturday to Thursday of this week, excepting Sunday, afforded delight- ful entertainment, as have those held in former years, but the patronage was not what it should have been. Rain on Wednesday necessitated giving the afternoon program in the Parish Hall, and the evening pro- gram at the Rockville Centre Club, instead of in the tent at the Hillside avenue athletic field. . The musical and lecture portions of the Chautauqua left nothing to be desired, the various numbers afford- ing satisfaction, although it is opin- ed that the program in its entirety was not up to last year's standard. The Del Mar Ladies' Quartet and Harwood Spicer, English Educator, were attractions on the opening night. On Tuesday, Montaville Flowers, noted orator and publicist, gave a splendid talk on \America's Highway to Happiness.\ The Misses Keller prefaced the talk with musi- cal numbers which received many encores. m Thursday the famous Haskell Indian Orchestral organization was the sole program attraction, and de- lighted all who heard it. On Thursday a junior pageant and the Dough Boys' Male Quartet ended the Chautauqua in good style. Fire about 2 o'clock (Saturday morning destroyed an unoccupied house in Centre avenue, Bellmore, owned by Dominick Ferrara of Free- port. R The origin of the fire has not been determined, but there- are strong opinions that it was incendiary. Con- stable James Malloy, who went through the building late Friday af- ternoon, following a discovery that a second story front window shade had been burned, is accredited with the statement that oll-soaked rags were found in all the rooms, and that an unsuccessful attempt had been made to burn the structure. The discovery of the burned cur- tain was made by a prospective ten- ant, who was house hunting and had called at the residence of James Moore, a neighbor, to inquire about the Ferrara place. Constable Malloy telephone insur- ance agent Edwards at Freeport, no- tifying him of the situation. Mrs. Moore returned hurriedly from the city on a telephone request trom her daughter. She stayed up until 1.30 a.m., and the fire broke out a short time afterward. Her husband, who is well advanced in years and nearly sightless had to be assisted downstairs to a place of safety. / .The Bellmore firemen responded to an alarm, also those of Wantagh and Merrick. - ' 'The Moore house was eiidangered at times and badly scorched, but the firemen, by heroic work, saved t from burning.. Some of the firem had their hands, ears and faces blis- ered 'by the flames, sparks and heat. Miss Schley to Wed n'hwmfl T. dekiey ot 36 AND NAsSSAu Post 7 Wilkins Suicide Inquiry Ends Rockoille Centre Event Entertains Without Clue to Rope Used The investigation into the recent jail suicide of Dr. Walter K. Wil- kins, convicted of wife murder, was i concluded at Mineola on and failedto establish where or how the suicide obtained the rope with | which he ended his life. R Testimony before the State Pris} ons Commission members corroborat- | ed the assertions of Sheriff Phineas A. Seaman that he had instructed his subordinates to keep the prisoner locked in his cell. John Rudolph, one of the prisoners in the jail, testified that he had seen Warden Hulse and Keeper Lewis search the doctor's cell after the lat- ter had been convicted and that he had heard Hulse tell Lewis the search was made upon the sheriff's order. He said Hulse declared also that the sheriff had directedthat the docter be kept locked in his cell. KeeperLewis had testified that he received no orders to keep the doc- tor's cell door locked. The corri- dor door, however, was kept locked. Charles N. Wysong, chief counsel for the convicted man, testified that he thought Dr. Wilkins would kill himself because he told the lawyer he contemplated such an act when he was in Baltimore, and that he had a hypodermic outfit and a bottle j of morphine/pills with him. He said he had about made up his mind to go to sleep and never wake up, af- with a request that his body be cremated. The lawyer said he finally told as a stigma was attached to his | mame. For that reason he decided to return and give himself up. He asserted his innocence to the very | last, the lawyer said. | Rev. George C. Groves of Port Washington testified that he had gone to see Dr. Wilkins at Mr. Wy- song's suggestion on the Saturday af- ternoon before he hanged himself. From the general hopelessness of the doctor's manner, the clergyman said, be believed that he would attempt suicide if he could. | Charles R. Weeks, district attor- mey. told the members of the com- | mittee that his efforts to learn how | Dr. Wilkins got the rope with which | he hanged himself had been fruit- | less. Sheriff Seaman assured him, he testified. that orders had been is- sued that the doctor should be guard | ed \very carefully.\ Andrew Heberer. a jail chaplain, testified to seeing the doctor at 4.30 o'clock on the afternoon of the day of his suicide, One of the keepers unlocked the cell door, he said, and they talked for some minutes with the convicted man. He added that Dr. Wilkins had at no time indicated that he intended to kill himself. Al- though his general mood was de- pondent. Mr. Heberer said, the pris- omer had faith in the possiblity of “twain-{Mm he could not do the act so long ter sending $50 to an undertaker being able to get a new trial. w TO CONTINUE DANCES South Shore Yacht Club Also Acts on Guests and Other Affairs. At the semi-monthly meeting of the South Shore Yacht Club on July 15, it was unanimously decided to continue the weekly dances, ghich have been so popular durti@ past. It was suggested, and after a thor- ough discussion,-decided by the Af- ty or more members present, that the house committee be authorized to assess the members inviting guests to the weekly dances at the rate of 50 cents for each guest other than one lady. The house committee is desirous of enforcing the rule per- taining to gentlemen guests, which permits their introduction as guests at the clubbouse only twice during the season. Tirése restrictions run against the visitor, irrespective of the member or nunbaer of members who may wish to so introduce them The house committee reported that over $2000 had been expended for improvements, including construc- tion of tennis courts, bathing beach and bath houses, in addition to other water front improvements. The membership of the most popu- lar club is rapidly increasing; six- teen additional applicants having been elected at this meeting. Rockville Centre War Volunteer Warmly Greeted--Given Party. Major Andrew J. MacKirgy of the aviation service, who enlisted in the «Forty-Seventh Regiment as a pri- vate when the Lusitania was suuk, rned last week from overseas and was warmly greeted by his family members, business associates and friends in Rockville Centre and else- where. The Nocto Lucco Club gave a party in honor of the war hero on Monday evening at the home of Mt. and Mrs. John B. Dewsnap. Judson place. Besides his rank, obtained in the service, Major MacEiroy returned home with a distinguished service citation bestowed by King George at Buckingham Palace, having served with the British birdmen. Since the armistice, the major has been with the historial section of the American General Staff, record- Ing the operations of the British Army. CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Eugene 8. Marx of The Sundail. Freeport, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last Wednesday evening on the marine roof of the Hotel Bossert, Brooklyn, and then after dinner journeyed to Freeport to complete the festivities of that joyous occasion. Among those present, beside their mourners IN AID OF SMALLER NATIONS There will be a mass meeting held in St. Agnes' Hall, Rockville Centre, on Tuesday, July 22, at 8 p.m., in behalf of ''The American Principle of Self Determination of the Smal and Oppressed Nations of the World.\ The speakers will include a num- ber of prominent men., Among them will be Rev. Poter McDuiness, 0. C. C. ; Hon. Liam F. D. E., and Hon. Jeremiah O'Leary. Admission will be free, and the t by erhibit No. 1 REVIVAL URGED should be a revival of baseball in the southern Nassau has been ly. of late. 'There are vil- enough to maintain an d, and this would be the t way to conduct league th any chance of success. To lish this each village should company with capitalization t to establish the grounds A a team until such th ness is on a paying ba Head, Freeport, Rockville \Mineola, Lynbrook and some Rockaway villages are big to have ball fields Lenox road, and John Collamore Smith, son of Sidney L. have Mts ree s 'Union and - other ch work. Mr. Smith was former: ty of the Boy Scout troop con- nected with the church. He and Miss Schley have been friends since childhood. In the late war he serv- od as a member of G, 47 x were.. obs: now in k in mechanical training. two weeks ago attained the of fifty yers, and has en career toward the century mark wil. Mr. Was advised thet the program will include music and sing- ing, Doors open at 7.30. A petition from the police, request- ing an increase of salary, ceived by the village at a regular Wednesday, but the req fused for the present, as it explained that in addition to regular salaries paid to the patro men, they received a\ sult of clothes and an overcont, also this year an insurance against accidents had been taken out fr them. The petition was placed on file. f A letter was presented \°¢'{.”'“ . Sprague,. stating that rear of the “1:1! in Brooklyn avenue abuts a driveway in his Grove wtrest premises, and patrons con- gregate on the driveway and make the nights hideous with shouting, cursing, swearing, fighting and vile language With terrific nofée going on in- side and outside, it is imposaible to sleep. may.“ is patrontzed by soldiers trom p Mills and girls from neighboring villages, according to the Sprague letter. They come over a the lawn and drisk liquid from trustees of meeting 'on uest was re- an; daughter, Mildred, were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred B. Marx of Spring Val- ley, N. Y., Mrs. E. Lewy, Mrs. Jon- nie and Mrs. E. J.. Yan Vran- ken and' daughter, Miss Lillian. HURT DURING MGR¥MARE Rudolph Pollini, an atto IOR MACELROY HOME] i He I Ne Society C ittee A pointed for Arranging Details. At the monthly meeting of the Holy Name Society of St. Agnes' R. C. Church, Rockville Centre, on Sun- day, July 13, 1919, Father, Peter Quealey broached the subject of founding a new society to take up the discussion of matters of vital in- terest to the welfare of the people at large. Historical and economical topics affecting the family, church or nation could be authoritively handled to bring home to the peo- ple just and fair notions on matters of historical moment. The Holy Name Society having a purely spiritual object. could not | AII the bill, and the necessity of do- ing something was recognized by all present, and President John S. Thorp appointed a committee to ar- range the details of this matter. The Holy Name rally will take place at Amityville on Sunday, July 27, and a large delegation is expected to leave Rockville Centre that day at 1 p.m.'in automobiles. Ten new members were received in to the society, and great interest was shown by all in the new project. ROOSEVELT CHOSEN - FOR ASSEMBLY RUN The Republican Town Committees of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay met in joint conferencé at Mineola on T evening and decided on LA\ Theodore Roosevelt for the mbly in the second district. He will be the only candidate ap- proved by the committees. Franklin A. Coles, the present as- semblyman, has stepped aside in fa- vor of younk Roosevelt, who desires to begin his political career in his native county,' He was notified of his endorsement at his home in Oys- ster Bay and- later, appeared before the committees; which he addressed, saying : \I want to thank you gentlemen for extending this honor to me, and I hope I can live up to it. \To start my career in Nassau County, where I was born and rais- ed, is most gratifying to me, and I hope at all times to work for the district's best interests. \I don't intend to make a long speech, but I do want to thank Mr. | Coles for having sgepped aside in my [favor. _I received a most pleasant letter from him, pleasant for me. \I just want to say in conclusion that I want to be and will be a mem- ber of this family. We will all be a family together and work for the best interests of the party and of the district.\ At the conclusion of his brief ad- dress, he was introduced to and shook hands with the members of the joint ----_-_&4-___ CHER ADORNS UNIFORM Sergeant John Kircher, veteran member of the Rockville Centre po- lice, has adorned his uniform with stripes denoting his rank. 'The ser- geant surdly 'deserves the distin- guishing marks, as he has been a faithful policeman for more than a dozen years. During the vacation of Captain Phillips, he is in charge of headquarters desk at night. and it was most 4 garage mechanie at Amityville, leaped from a second-story window while having's and re- ceived 12-1- that necessitated the a ph callt ysictan. ni was n by the awakened ;hulrr leap, being aslo¢p when pick- 0m- Freeport Denies Police Raise in Pay and Acts on Dance Hall Complaint The following resolution was pro- pope snd adopted: \ been brought to the at- tentio® the village board that a dance and skating ring ds be- (nck ation, at w & license A tor such Hcense has been made to If: rm“ the {flaunt of this v ore, it Resgived; that D. C.. Lawrence be dest in a proceeding to be in- atit for a violation of the ordi- nal Fred Jackson, colored, applied tor permingion to run a dance on July \ lyn Hall. : He was ad- . to do so, as he would arrested. It was decided to hold a home day welcome for the boys who Nave been in the war service. All heads of the various organisations, religious and séoular, are requested to moet New Epidemic often incurs great expense and in- convenience. It has long been known to the medical profession, but all Past Exalted Rulers Leo Fishel and the Grand Lodge at Atlantic City last | Archer B. Wallace attended An epidemic of tlonitis is prevalent to a “with extent in Rockville Centre, and upon close Two DOLLARS A YEAR - mve cintrs a cory societY WoVE TO WELCOME R.Y.C. BOYS IN WAR Trustees Vote to Have Committee of 100 Arrange Reception-- Other Village Affairs. Indications that the boys of Rock- ville Centre who served in the great world war will be given a public wel- come home were implied Wednesday evening when the village trustees, upon suggestion of President Russ, voted to have Clerk Utter communi- cate with Dr. D. N. Bulson, chair- man of the committee of one hun- dred on a proposed memorial, re- questing that the committee take up the matter for consideration and make plans for the event. It is probable that the welcome will be held in conjunction with the fremen's tournament on Labor Day, The trustees received a report from Street Commissioner Patten that he had used in oiling the highways 38,774 gallons of oil and 13,284 gal- lons of tarvia, which, with sand and gravel cost approximately $6,200. The taxpayers voted $7,000 tor the work. The commissioner reported issu- ing 372 notices for proper owners to trim trees, and 61 notices for cut- ting weeds. hedges and grass. Under the new system of keeping accounts, a ement was rendored showing net profits of the power house to be for March April, May and June, $1,797.91. This does not take into account the cost of street Tights, which are free to the village, and estimated at- $2,015.7 This would make the profits $3,813.66. Police Justice Thorp reported fines of $528 collected for June, Clerk Utter reported receipt of a check for $77.99 from the estate of the late William H. Connell, tax col- lector, to balance the account of tat moneys received. Arthur Beatty was appointed a fireman at the village power house at a ry of $100 a month. Str Commissioner Patten was authorized to take up the crosswalk at the intersection of Observer street with Merrick road so that the county can extend the wings of the latter highway and thereby improve the gutter and walking space. RINK COMPLAINTS LEAD TO ARREST Following.the receipt of various complaints from near-by residents, by the Freeport Board of Trustees, concerning the skating rink and dance hall in Brooklyn avenue, own- ed and operated by C. Herbert Kerr and Mrs. Helen Greenblatt, without a license, and a determination by of- ficlals of the village on Wednesday to make an arrest if the resort con- tinued open, Police Captain John J. Dunbar on Thursday ming served Mrs: Greenblatt with a warrant charging violation of an ordinance, which requires that a license be pro- cured for the Business It was agreed that she should a Police Justice Clinton M. F1 D0G ROBBERY morning attemp \he home Max 8. Grife trustrat~ Monday drove I‘l'n‘ lhm‘zl or' intruders away, n, so doing sustained» a bullet wound in his leg. % Mr. Grifenhagen was awakened about 4.30 the dog.
