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Nassau County Review Vol. XVII 12 pages FREEPORT, N. Y., FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1912 No. 35 FREEPORT NEWS HIGHWATER TIDE TABLE |Sovernor’s laland, which is as near locality as can be secured). 28, 29, 30, 1. 2, 3. 4. 5. 7:37 a. m. 8:18 a. m. 8:53 a. m. 9:26 a. m. 9:50 a. 10:20 a. 10:53 a. 11:13 a. m. m. m. m. 6, ev :18 a. m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, July Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Next Thurti^y being Fourth of July, we must get our paper ready early, and we therefore request our advertis ers and news correspondents to get their copy in a day earlier than usual. Tne summer time-table of the L. I. R. R. went into effect yesterday. The Post Office closes at 9:30 next Thursday, July 4, and will not open again all day. Interesting items appear on all 12 pages of the Review this week, inclui- A- Barnard, ing village items not on this page. ^ 1 Paul Miller of Smith Street, who has been seriously ill, is improving and is able to be around the house. Teachers for 1912-13 Following is the list of teachers en gaged for our schools for next year. Ihe name of the department or grade is given first, then the name of the teacher, and the name of the college or normal school: Superintendent and Prin. of High School, Ward C. Moon, B. A., Amherst College, Cortland Normal. Vice Principal, Mathematics, Her bert B. Arthur, B. S. B., Rochester University. Asst. Mathematics, Lucy M. Phelon, A. B., Radcliffe College. Science, Stanley T. Baker, B. S., Pennsylvania College. Biology, Mildred Bunting, A. B., Adelphi. English, Sarah Howland, A. B., Cornell. Latin and French, Martha K. Geb- hardt, A. B., St. Lawrence University. History, Edith Fitzgerald, A. B., Smith College. German, Frances Hofmann, Ph. B., Syracuse. English and Latin, Mary Swenson, Commercial, Helen A. O'Neil, Roch ester Business Institute. Elocution, Glenn Raymond, 0. B., Emerson College. , Music, Loretta M. Knights, Crane Institute. Drawing, Melissa Quinlan, Mans field, Pa., Normal. Eight A, Ethelynn Simons, Oswego Normal. Eight B, (girls) Ethyl Kinsey, Mil- lersville, Pa., Normal. Eight B, (boys) Roscoe A. Paul, A. On Monday William McGuinn of B., Union College. Hempstead, employed by Albert Pear- -Seventh, Caroline G. Atkinson, Al- sall on a new house on South Side Ave- bany Normal. f\11 ° ”iK- ™ Sixth, Annie E. Ketcham, By the will of Robert D. Riano, who died at New York City on March 5, he left his entire estate, consisting of S2000 real, to his wife, Irene C. Riano of Freeport. The only other heir-at- law is Rene I. Riano, also of this place. nue, fell and broke 2 ribs and was in jured internally. In his fall he struck an extension to the house. After be ing attended by Dr. Steele of Baldwin he was removed to his home in Hemp- In the Fire Department M a t t e r s of I n terest t o en d a b o u t t h e f irem e n in ou r lo c a l d e p a r t m e n t by H . E. P . The Fire Council deliberated for some time over the advisability of sending the engine to the tournament at Hempstead, but it was finally done on the understanding that the engine was to be kept in constant touch with the power house at Freeport. Acting Chief Loonam immediately upon the arrival of the apparatus in Hempstead the Freeport power house the School Notes Local Topics Church Notes On Tuesday afternoon the pupils if Miss Eunice Fitch gathered at Mrs. W. H. Cutler's where they presented Miss Fitch with a pearl pendant in ap preciation of her faithfulness to them. GRADUATES. Following is the list of graduates: Howard Aldridge, Peter Beck, H. Hum phrey, H. Kreutwieser, Barrington Miller, Walter Morse, Raymond Post, H. Bond Raymore, Leo Scbloss, Cl if- C o m m e n t s en d ex p la n a t io n s n o t e n t i r e l y of a n e w s n a t u r e , o n v illage affa irs by t h e ed ito r . S u b ject of S e r m o n s , S e r v ices o f th e 'wools and o th e r d o in g s in th e ch u r c h e s and ch u r c h eo c ieties Freeport never does things by halves. It seemed to me the stores were better decorated for a visit from a fraternal organization than Hempstead for a county firemen’s convention. The musical and literary entertain ment held in the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening of last week was a great success. The affair waa given under the auspices of the Church Improvement Society and Miss Adel a Rankin of Rockville Centre was the entertainer of the evening. A feature of the evening was the music furnished by the quartet consist- Tbe Trolley Company is entitled to a word of commendation for the excep- tional manner in which they took care anvp the Krppnnrt nower house tne w • ^ ^ u ■ d ^ the crowds at the tournament last mwoiu , u,moucu me t^utuie* eunoi.i- number of theTire Headquarters at W.ftg.ns, James Roantree, Marian Be-, Wednead My reporter says that-ing of Mrs. E. E. Chase, Mrs. C. H. ?n l ell> D„ai®y Boyl?ton- fJortince Br°wn,- from what he saw it was far better Reach, R. Paul and L. Cutler. The Society realized about $40. Christ Ev. Lutheran Church. Lo cated on North Grove St., near Randall Ave. The hours fur worship are 10:30 a. m. and 7 :45 p. m. The pastor, Rev. A. C. Karkau, will preach at both ser vice,. The Sunday School meets at 9:15 a. m. for the summer months. Hempstead, headquarters agreeing to Suaie George, Alice Harrison, Ruth than at anv Dreviou9 time look us up anywhere on the line if a JenkinSi Lenora King, Blanche Lynch, h y P “ call came, when the engine would have Mary Norton, Astrid Nygren, Bessie been sent home immediately. Chief strpmh R p n t r i n p V a i l E m i l v W e r n e r Loonam had also arranged for a relay team to be in readiness at Roosevelt, where a change would have been made in the event of the run being neces sary. Stretch, Beatrice Vail, Emily Werner. Freeporters recept- The writer heard a fireman say at Hempstead that he had been around steam engines of all descriptions for years and he never saw one handled better nor more carefully than the “ fellow who ran the Freeport engine’’ (which was Assistant Foreman Con nors) and several bystanders immedi ately agreed with him. If Foreman Connor heard the remark it didn’t Louise Yaegar, Adelaide Provost Eleanor Trayer. CLASS DAY. The Class Day exercises of the Class of 1912 were held in the High School Auditorium on Monday afternoon. A large attendance attended and listened with much interest to the clever decla mations of members of the class. The exercises were opened by the Presi- dent’n address by Howard R. Aldridge and then followed th class history by Clifford A. Teeple. Mr. Teeple did re markably well in setting forth the history of Freeport. Are ive.’’—The Owl. Of course, we will now have a new fire alarm system. The Fire Depart ment has been working for this for several years, but with the valued as- The Luther League has its weekly de- sistance of our Rockville Centre con- votional meeting in the chapel at 7 temporary, we see no reason why the P- m- All are welcomed to these ser- system should nwt be installed next vices, week. Thank you. /> ------------ Mrs. J. M. Baxter is leader for the I apologize to my readers on Porter- Young People's meeting Sunday night field Place. The Village authorities assured me three weeks ago that that street would he fixt the next week but Lonnor heard the remarK it dian t many important facts in the history of stl(iet wouiu ue nxt tne next wee* uui affect his work very much, and he cer- t he c|aag gj nce j ts organization in 1909 . nothing has yet been done, altho gravel tainly gave the Sea Cliff engine, which Next Miss Susie George, its class poet- has since been placed was run unrior 2u0 pounds pressure, ess, rendered her masterpiece, “•The ,rk” his at 160, a run Glass Poem of 1 9 1 2 ,’’ which \ was run under 200 while ho was running his at 160, for their money, only being beaten by 23 inches. Oneonta Normal. Fifth, Eva J. DeWitt, New Paltz Normal. Fourth, Maude Crane, Cortlandt Nor mal. „ ----------- 1 Third, Alice B. Merwin, New Paltz There are eight heirs-at-law to the Normal, estate of then Padgett, a resident of Second and Supr. Wiiting, Etta this place, who died here April 16. Johnson, Fredonia Normal. The estate consists of $140 personal. Second and Primary Supr., Laura He left no will. The heirs are: Clara Gillmore, Cortlandt Normal, New York Padgett, widow; Viola Steele and University. which was re ceived with roars of merriment. In fact it was one of the wittiest selec tions of the afternoon. And now the audience was put in a serious mood by the reading of the last will and testa ment by Harold Humphrey. In this Avenue, Pennsylvania South Avenue Side in the Presbyterian Church; subject, “ Missionary progress in Africa.” Christian Science Society Services Sunday mornings at 11 a. m. ; Sunday School same hour; Wednesdays serv- Yes, the trolley company is laying a switch on Main Street, as the Review instrument the class willed all its ' predicted it would several weeks ago, goods and chattels to different members with the exception that it is doing it Henry St. 1 puklisht the item about i jce8 7 : 4 5 p. m. ; Hempstead Bank Porterfield Place because I naturally Building, Hempstead; subject, “ Chris- supposed the Board intended doing as , tian Science.’’ A reading room sup- they assured me would be done. plied with Christian Science literature is open at the above address every week day, except holidays, from 1:30 to 5 p. ni. A meeting of the Firemen’s Day Committee was held Tuesday evening, at which it was decided not to issue a souvenir program in connection with the event. A contract will be signed aM1 amus*men^Tor)1 a percemtage^basis^; who certainly came in for their share and nobody is making any objections, pre8byterian Church, of the Rev. J. • ___ __ i _ ___ . nf “ knnnks.M all nf which, however, find the Village Hoard officially con- vVhitehurst. Rev Charles Herbert sents. As I said before,^ it is a good gcbo|ey w,]i preach in the evening upon mis- “ Ye are the salt of the “ The Will of God’’ will be the Sun- of the school, including the faculty, in jhe day time^ rather than at night, day morning sermon theme at the First who certainly came in for their share 1 ~ ’ “ of “ knocks,” all of which, however, Nellie Padgett, daughters, and Wil liam, Samuel, Eben, Stanley and Hen ry Padgett, sons. The Southern Division of the Suff- Second, Ethel Daniels, Geneseo. First Grade, Cassie L. Ostrander, Florida Normal. First Grade, Grace M. Cole, N. Y. rne southern Division of the Sutf- £ jt Normal ragists Whirlwind Campaign on Long Kindergarten, Grace C. Daily, Ad- Island leaves Borough Hall, Brooklyn, eiDbj at 1 p. m. July 3, and ends at Babylon at 5 p. m. July 8. They will stop at every village on the way and hold open air meetings. On July 4 they will invade Long Seaman Avenue School. Principal and Seventh, Almon O. Nye, Cortland Normal. Sixth, Nellie Ayer, Oneonta Normal. Fifth, Grace M. Ryan, Brockport Beach; on July 5, Rockville Centre at j 4 orma|’ Freeport t i ' e ’ o” A< *1\ \ ” B°\' 10 a. m., Maseapequa at noon, and Fourth, B, Gertrude Townsen, Amityville at 2:30 p. m ____________ onta Normal. . „ . . Third, Edith Humphries, Potsdam A new edition of Uncle Tom s Cabin to be shown at the Crystal Monday, One- Edith Normal. . , , - . Second, J. Maud Smith, Buffalo Ju|y 1; _______ 11 Normal. Ladies, enjoy the Fourth by cooking Second Mary L. Wells, Hamilton, It will be cooked Tr. C. on a gas range, quicker and better and you will not be exhausted afterward as is the case when cooking with a hot coal range. The Nassau & Suffolk Lighting Co. has ranges from $10.50 up and delivers and connects them free of charge. Cook with gas this summer and see what a comfort it is. It First, Beatrice A. Vilas, Plattsburg Normal. Kindergarten, Ida R. Wright, 1st Gr. Archer Street School. Principal, Aurilla P. Cutter, Cort land Normal. Seventh, Elsie DuBois, New Paltz. Fifth, Myrtle Roan tree, Canajoharie Tr. C. Freeport Coal Co., successor to W. Fifth, Mary E. Powell, Adelphi. \ P. W. Haff, the largest coal dealer on ! Fourth Florence McGregor, Cortland Long Island. The cheapest place to Normal. buy coal. Exclusive dealer in some of Third, M. Alice Gibbons, Oswego the best grades of coal. It Normal. ----------- Second, Aurilla P. Cutter, Cortland Spalding’s Baseball Goods at Da- Normal. Silva's. It First, Mary E. Baker, Macedon Tr. C. Ladies' low neck Gauze Vests with stayup shoulder straps Wide Shoulder Straps, 'Cotton Edging, 10c Wide Shoulder Straps, Mercerized Edging, 16c Swiss Ribbed, Lisle Fabric, 25c Ladies’ Knee Length Pants, Lace Bot toms, 25c Childs’ Ribbed Vests, 10-i5c Boys’ Balbriggan Shirts or Drawers, 25c Men’s Balbriggan Shirts or Drawers, 25-50c Ladies’ Mercerized Lisle Stockings, Black, Tan or White, 15c Ladies’ Gauze Lisle, Black, Tan or White. 26c Children’s Stockings, Black, Tan or White, 10-15-26c Dress Lawns, 6-10-15c yd. Dress Ginghams, 10 to 15c yd Batiste, Swisses, etc., 15 to 26c yd Kindergarten, Laura Schwartz, Fre donia. Special Ungraded Class, Mary L. Davis, Cortland Normal. Single 2 Burner Oil Stoves, 75c Double 2 Burner Oil Stoves, $1.69 New Perfection Oil Stoves 2 Burner. $6.75 3 Burner, $9.00 Single Burner Gas Stoves, 69c Double Burner Gas Stoves, $1.19 up Ovens for Gas or Oil Stoves, 79c up Window Screens 13 in. extends to 83 in., 20c 24 in. extends to 33 in., 25c 24 in. extends to 37 in., 29c 28 in. extends to 37 in., 85c Guaranteed Garden Hose, 10c ft. Special Porch Rocker, 95c Blk. Wire Cloth, 2c sq. ft. and a 10 '7 discount by the roll 10 tooth Mailable Iron Rakes, 16c up Poplins, 25c yd Mosquito Netting, Wire or Cotton Gar bare Cans 25c ui Seaman’s Reliable Dry Goods Store, Ice Bo* panei'20-26c Mam Street Hammocks, $1.00 to $6.00 Lawn Mowers, $2.69 up Read the adv. of the A. & P. Tea Saeb RodSt 2 for 5-5c-10c Company in « s issue, before ordering Ranny Refrigeratore, $6.76 your grocer L i for next week. It Galvanized Watering Pots, 26c up A , . . 16x8 Bamboo Porch Screens, $1.00 Thera is a great demand for brushes 1 1 DaSilva at this season. If you need one for _______ any purpose, read Smith & Bedell'a ad > ' in thia issue. It > Neff’s famous soda water, large I ------------ bottles, $1.16 per doz. Improved style Freeport Coal Co., successor to W. P. W. Haff, the largest coal dealer on Long Island. The chaapaat place to buy coal. Bxcluaive dealer in some of the best grades of coal. It A Nation's Peril, at the Crystal July 4th; matinee and evening, It bottles, ginger ale and sarsaparilla, 95 cents par dozen, at Wahlen’a Deli catessen. Dewar’s sanitary and water proof drlnkiag cups, 6 in a package, for 6 cents: excellent for ootinga, au tomobile parties, etc. Sold at Wah- len’s Delicatessen, 71 South Main S t , opposite the Colonial Theatre. It ice cream and soft drinks not to be in cluded in the privileges of the amuse- subsided from thing for me, but I think it is a mis- the • t ment company, the department dE„ r . \ ' ^ ,]lo» , ,wi,ch of thi, kind ‘ ' “I’1*1\ ' .nk not to Kive this privilege to an out- , .\.ring righ, in ,h= heart of Ihe vill.go when e\ ,h- address to the Junior Class, in which there were several ways of getting much good advice and sharp criticism was contained. The Juniors say “ The Seniors can’t get up a program without us.” Accordingly Willard Van Riper, representing the Class of 1913, pre sented each of the Seniors with a little ing not to give this privileg side concern but leaving the business to local merchants. The firemanic events are to be held on Ulive Boule vard west of Ocean Ave. Entry blanks may now be obtained. around such a proposition. The trolley company promises, after its new switch is installed on Main Street, to give us a fifteen minute schedule. Most of us are not so much Miss Florence Stiles is announced to lead the Epworth League meeting Sun day night in the M. E. Church; topic, “ The Permanence of Truth;” music by League orchestra. Special Election 8entea eacn 0I tne senior, w.tn a nm e scneuu.e. ™ oi u»a,= ..ov »u mu.., A lawn fete wil, be held by the 1st A special village election has been token of regard. These little presents, worried about the headway as we QeDart nent tbe Epworth League called by the Village Board of Trustees carefully chosen to meet the needs of are about the “ leeway” of thirty min- u the lawn of P K Wiggins next to be held on Tuesday, July 9, at the the class, threw the audience and class utes required, when we want to catch q-ueg(]uy evenjnK j u|y 2. There will truck house of Hook and Ladder Co., as well into fits of laughter. Then the a car, because no time-tables are furn- be a fortune teller and a grab bag upon No. 1, when three very important Class Prophetess, Emily Werner, ap- ished and the cars do not run on sched- the „ roab’cjg A Kbost .)ar|or anc| propositions will be submitted to the peered and told of the great and glori- uled time. i „ui i,n voters of the village for their consider- ous futures of the different members ----------- ation. of this most illustrious class. Teach- The Village Board of Trustees held a Street in accordance with the per mission previously granted by the Board of Supervisors. custom of the Village Board to send us notice of special meetings, but excep- 19, it was predicted for the Seniors, the unhappy ; tion waa ma(]e jn this instance, so we \ ’ • * ’uniors ' ’ J L Louise can only report the meeting from the ago, these temperance advocate, have minute book of the Board. The first one of these, and for which ers and lawyers there were, and great 8pecja] meeting Tuesday morning, at the election was primarily called, is men ef every kind so that 1912 surely v,hich permission was given the trolley the proposition to expend $20,000, by seems to be the great elect. Then compapy to lay a switch on Main a bond issue, for necessary repairs and Leonora King presented to the Juniors - * > additions to the electric light and the Lantern of Wisdom, which the Jun- water plant belonging to the village. ; iors rather ungraciously received, As announced in our paper last week, seeming to feel contempt for this great at a special meeting of the Board and gift. In contrast to the bright futures the citizens held on June 19, it was pred unanimously agreed by those present lot of J as revealed by that such an election ought to be held Yeager, seemed dismal indeed. The and this amount appropriated for the subtle wit of her prophecy, however, needs of this plant. enlivened the thoughts and kept sad- It was shown by the report ot Presi- ness from marring the day. Then dent Hanse that the appropriation of Beatrice Vail presented each member this amount will not mean a tax upon of the class with a token of regard, the people, but that the plant was fn many of which were most cleverly condition to take care of the bonds as thought out. The program closed by they should become due from the earn- the singing of the class song, the words ings of the commercial lighting. of which are by Miss Florence Brown, Those who attended that special and the music specially composed by meeting were thoroughly convinced Henry J. Raymore for the class, that it was a paying investment to ex- Altogether it was a pleasant day from tend our water and lighting systems, early morning, when Juniors and Sen- en tertainment will be provided. Cozy corners will be numerous. Ice cream, candy and cake will be on sale. The next regular meeting of the L. T. L. will be held next Tuesday after- a.ncu vj me noon, July 2, at 3 o’clock, at Brooklyn It has been the Hall. All members are urged to be present and bring new members and friends with them. Since their organization a few weeks visited eight shut-ins and have pre sented each with a bouquet of flowers. th e .00.1 lode. =, Elk, he. . . . . each case were invited to call again. The Legion now has 43 members and is the editor a vote of thanks for the sug gestion in this column of the need of I m ST * ■ \ « * • * ™ k- th e Superintendent, which was the keystone of their cele bration Saturday, but we were glad to help. That Village Tax Sale The proposition to have a village ttix sale for all unpaid taxes was discussed Mrs. Etta J. Carman, extends a cordial , invitation to all young people to come and join in the pleasing work they are doing. The next meeting of the Men’s Club of the Episcopal Church will be held in and the only question raised was as to iors were capturing each other and by the Board at the last regular meet- j the basement of the church on Monday whether the funds asked for were locking their captives in barns, to the ing. Particular emphasis was laid evening next, July 1, at 8:16. This enough for tbe extensions that should concluaion of the exercises when the upon an argument that it would cost - ----- ,J L— *-— L- whole class went to Johnston’s drug the village all that would be derived store and were treated to refreshments from such a sale for expenses. be made. The second proposition calls for an appropriation of $15,000 for extending our present system of Peekskill gravel roads in sections of the village not al ready covered.im by Mr. Werner. The senior* presented the school with a large tablet of bronze, contain ing twenty standing figures, in relief, meeting would have been held on Thursday evening, but this being Fourth of July, and a holiday, the date was changed to Monday for this one month. As I have no idea that the Village Board has any more intention of hav ing a tax sale than the previous Board, - -------------- , , . v , ---------------- - • ■ I did not ‘“ke the time to explain to There wi|, be preaching Bervjcef) in There are still a number of import- of Presidents, statesmen and soldiers them, which facts they seem to have Uantist Church Sunday morning t streets which should be covered of this country. overlooked, that, so far as I can figure, an(j evenini> as usual the only expense to the village would k ____ ’ be probably for engaging an attorney to see that the sale was in proper shape. All the other expenses, such as advertising, notifying the owners, ant with this gravel, and it ia to be hoped The speech of presentation was made that those who already have the gravel by Platt Wiggins and the tablet was in front of their houses will do unto accepted by Charles Robbins, principal others as they have been done by, and of the schoal. come out and vote in favor of this ap- “ The Ruling Passion of the Christ ian’’ will he the pastor’s morning ret- ______ _____ ___ mon theme next Sunday at the Metho- etc., are charged up to and are an ex- dial Episcopal Churph. The subject at n.Ar. COMMENCEMENT G^ ., - . ............. .. „ ■ - t J The largest class that has ever grad- penae on the property, and not the vil- 7:4;) P- m- will be c lean Hands. uated from Freeport High School re ceived diplomas at the commencement in the Colonial Theatre Tuesday. The exercises were impressive from the opening selection of the orchestra to the closing benediction of Rev. August C. Karkau. Rev. W. A. Richard opened the entertainment with prayer, and H. Bond Raymore deliver ed tbe salutatory address. Hq I age. There is over $5,000 outstanding which the village could collect by a tax The bi-monthly Love Feast will he held Thursday evening at 7:45 o’clock. sale, but if they do not so wish, the The lawn fete of the Epworth Board of Trustees is not obliged to hold League, at the home of Platt Wiggins, this sale. — «... propriation, which is a valuable asset to the whole village. The third proposition, and the one which to the people interested is considered as important as any, if not more, calls for a decision of the people as to whether the Village Board of Trustees shall bid on the lease for sale by the City of New York, of what was formerly known as Horsfall’s Pond comprising about 16 acres of land, which they are willing to let the Vil- ed the salutatory address. Hq was Crystal Theatre. The strongest, most | The attention of our readers is called lage ef Freeport have for $750 a year, followed by Mias Martha Gebhardt, in sensational, most thrilling picture ever to the advertisement of the Columbian which they reckon will about pay their a vocal selection. put out. A gripping story of patriot- Brass Foundry on the last page of this taxes, etc., on this piece of property. Charles P. Chapin, Ph. D., principal ism, and love. Intrigue carried on be- issue. In addition to their large busi- Thia is a chance which tbe village may of the State Normal School at Upper tore Uncle Sam’s very eyes in one of I ness in other lines, they now have a never have again to get a playground Montclair, N. J., spoke of school and the United States Coast Artillery garage connected with the factory on A NATION’S PERIL A two reel feature for the 4th at the on South Grove Street, is Tuesday ev ening, July 2, instead of Monday even ing. for our young people, and one which should be voted in favor of without any opposition. Those who are in favor of playgrounds for our young people bueineea training, and compared the two. Peter S. Beck, valedictorian of tbe claaa, gave hie address of farewell, and will certainly make an effort for this Samuel R. Smith, for many years proposition, and will have their friends President of the Board of Education, do likewise. presented tbe diplomas. Polls open 4 to 8. A throng of students received prizes ----------- for scholarship from Hiram R. Smith, “ A Nation’a Peril” every man, wo- and Samuel R. Smith presented tbe man and child should eee thia big bead- spelling prize. liner a t tbe Crystal July 4th. See the ----------- submarine mine ezpolaion, from which | * ALUMNI BANQUET, a battleship’s tender bearing tbe spjee Tbe Annual Banquet of tbe Alumni of another nation, is blown to atoms.. — ------ - ----------- - ------------ — ——- it I Ion Fnoport levs P4« 10 forte, showing the big 14-inch guns in 1 North Msin Street, where they are action. See the battleship and spies prepared to do all kinds of automobile on the tender blown to atoms. See the repair work. This week they call ape- mine ezploiion and the hurling of cial attention to their new plan of fum- thousands of tons of water in a column ninety feet high. . It Dr. G. H. Konecke has opened his dental office* over the Freeport Post Office. See bia adv. on another page for further information. AUCTION AT WANTAGH. Attention is called to the advertise ment of MeMurray & Lawson, auction eers, in this issue. isbing gasoline and lubricating oil in small quantities as desired by the cus tomer, who purchases a coupon book from which the coupons are cut off as used, giving the consumer the benefit of the barrel rate and only requiring him to take as much as he needs at one time. The greatest picture of tbe age, A Nation’s Peril, at the Crystal July 4 tb; matinee and evening. It 1