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r Flag To-Day 12 Pages VOL 9, No. 12 @he iiosf 12 Pages FREEPORT, N. % FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1918 ^mmrnrnm 5 M - ‘ ^ - ■ ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR CHURCHES RALLY AT UNION SERVICE Freeport Congregations Hear Patri otic Music and Speeches--Col lection for Red Cross. Th* Methodifrt. Church at Freeport was thronged on Sunday evening at the union patriotic service o f i'l'ote - tant congregation* held in aid of the L/kb?rty I,non and the Red Crw e . The pulpit and altar were deoorwt- ed in the national colors, with the American and Red Cross flags on abanctardrt on e ither aide, and the star church service flag in front of the pipe organ. The 140th 'Regimental Band from Camp Milla furnished mu ni\ oneninrr the program by playing “Good-bye Broadway, Hello, France.’' Alfred T. Davison of the Liberty loan Committee, opened the meeting and irftroduced Samuel R. Sm ith as chairman. Rev. J. Sidney Gould of the -Preslfyterian KThurch gave the invocation, and the responsive service was in Charge o f Rev. Mr. Holden, of Baltimore, temporarily occupying the pulpit of th e Baptist Church. Members of the local branch of the Red iCross, in uniform, officiated as ushers and took -the collection, which was presented to that branch. . W ., A. Joubert, for several years m anager of a ranch in Mexico, cited several instances of a German neigh bor there who persisted in foistering the German kultur upon him, until it became so unbearable th a t he had to threaten the German w ith bodily Harm to keep him away. “T h a t’s the way witii Prussianiam in th is war,\ said Joubdrt. “The Kai ser w ith his German propaganda has badly upset Russia, almost succeeded with Italy, and has been trying it on the United 'States. His third trial is destined to be a failure, slid he will be tau g h t to respect the United States.’* CoL E. W. Halford, of New York, who for three years was w ith Ex- President Taft in the Philippines, and at one time attached General 'Pershing, said: one o f the papers an odl ,rial _ that thera are apparently more liars than buyers of Liberty Bonds. J challenge that statement. If that were true, the country wouldn't be •worth saring.” \IP is Duv a nwv. way across me water, and If the United States can send an army over there,” he said, “Germany may ju s t as easily land an army on our shores. We must help the boys ever there t o win, and not give the Germans an opportunity to come oves* here. Supper was served to all sailors a.id soldiers present at the service by tns ladies of the church. t'limpp-ines, ana to the staff of id: “I notice #» edito stating VILLAGE PROCLAIMING LIBERTY BOND VICTORY FORGES AHEAD TO DOUBLE ITS QUOTA Work of the Freeport Committee I Highest Type of Well-Planned j and Constant Effort. Syste matic Campaign Productive o f Remarkable Success. The enthusiastic, energetic and well-organized campaign of the Free port Liberty Loan Committee will be aWanded by a gratifying feature this (Friday) afternoon, when an honor flag is to be raised at the plaza near the railroad station. The ceremony will occur at 3 o'clock and is expected to be the most important event Free p o r t has yet held in connection v'ith the war bond issues or in many other directions. The flag raising will signify that the Fiocpuit. district, whicii includes 'Roosevelt, Merrick and E * st Meadow, h a s raised its quota of $197,r>00. The campaign will not close until May 4 and the committee is confident that a gold star will be added to the flag as a result of exoass subscriptions. From the patriotic and contributiva viewpoint, the work of the Freeport committee stands in the light of admi ration and as an example of the high e s t type in well-planned and constant effort. Nothing that any member of the committee or the sub-workers could do or think of has been left un done in promoting the sale of bonds to assist the government toward win ning the great war which has upset much of the civilized world, destroy ing many of its most beautiful cities arid towns w ith artistic and costly •tructures, also homes by the thousands, and brought misery and sorrow to millions by breaking up families through the loss of loved ones in battle, by disease, or other causes, including cruelties of the moet inhumane variety. •But the work of the committee would have been lessened to a con siderable degree bad the people of Freeport, Roosevelt, Merrick and East Meadow lacked responsive tendencies, b u t they did not and to the many hun dreds of loan subscribers is due a The Honor Banner to be Unfurled this Afternoon Pick ford. inestimable value to the committee. Gospel Spread b f Publicity, The index has proved of churcne.%, especially in th: abandon- —.... -----------ment o f preaching services last Sun day evening to join in the union pa triotic meeting a t the M. E. Church. The Church of Our Holy Redeem er, through Rev. John J. O’Toole, lies done its share in the campaign with An important committee of the or ganisation has been that having in charge publicity work. Charles M. this committee and he proved the right man for the important work. His associate has been J. Wesley Mil ler, in charge of placing outside and Hart was given the chairmanship of l marked credit. The Boy Scouts of the church have been in the parades with th e bugles and drums, aided in the sale of bonds and thrift stumps and given their services to the Local i n va. f J i c a v x a e * « . i . vi KiM t i n c i r S V r V I U e d IQ t H O LiO C U l inside advertising. The committee f Draft Board when the solider “boys\ lost no time in presenting to the view of Freeport people, a fine array of illustrated posters in windows and other advantageous p laces of buameee houses; on billboards and scores of other places. Besides the posters, the committee circularized extensively, planned andyput into effect an excel lent and helpful newspaper advertis ing campaign and spread the gospel of Liberty Loan buying in numerous ways. Another important committee which did its work well was th a t on speak ers with John M. Harrington. Hie marched away to camp. The church and parishioners have been liberal subscribers to the bonds and stamps. la s t , but not least of the commit tees, h a s been th a t for the Italian- American element. Louis Peroni has had charge of this, and his wdrk has pleased the committee. Among the women who have shown their loyalty to tzhe cause and with much success, is Mrs. Robert H. Earon. She accomplished results of much value. The lieutenants of the various vil lage districts are as follows: No. 6, Red Cross Display at Chubbuck’s. Through Ernest Ault, manager of Chubbuck’s Pharmacy, the Red 'Cross o' Freeport has been tendered the rrivilege of using the big show wLn- ,ow f o r a week o f Red Cross display, rhich will be completed by t h e time The Nassau Post reaches its read ers. Besides giving the use of the window and every facility for mak ing the display, Mr. Ault has design ed a n d printed posters and cards for it. Hyman Schloss has loaned life- sized wax figures used in his store for the display. 5 5 =5? If You Can’t Do Something “Over There” YOU CAN “OVER HERE” BUY A Liberty Bond AND BUY IT IN FREEPORT Contributed by CHUBBUCK’S S&B v* Store FREEPORT associates were Edward D. Lent and Stephen W. Hunt; No. 7, T. Benson muaviiueia i» uuc » Eld ward S. Keogh. The committee Smith; No. 8, W erner N y g ren; No. tnibute such aa few, if any district-, 1 presented for the entertainment of 9, H a rry J. McCord; No. 10, Daniel on Long Island can look upon with : Freeport people and a s inspirators in 'M orrison; No. 11, Frank Stevens, greater satisfaction. S a \ ’ „ ?•,Curtiee* jk T1,e canvassers and the districts Tho sub-commritteee and dtstrhrt j ' Wttkerron o f Wall street Assigned therrt by their lieutejints ivasserg also have manifested un- ! fame, Congressman Fred C. Hicks, are: ” in behalf of “Uncle ! —>me war veterans u.,d several local citizens. The “Follow Up\ Committee, with Village President Robert G. Amler- and Freeport Bank, with their staffs, son as chnirman, worked efficiently, have applied all effort possible to aid ! looking a f te r th > details of ing \ \ up various matters arranged, t.> see :<vl h'nv canvassers tirin g energy Sam ” iand their efficient work is re flected in the quota result. Besides these aids the First National Bank, the work of placing F rseport on the honor roll of communities that rais ed their quota. The churchmen, wo men, and other workers, have accom plished splendid results and justly share in the honor obtained for their home town. Early Star! at High Speed. that they were promulgated. Fi> m er Village Presidents Sidney H. Swezey and Ernest S. Randall with Werner Nygren served on this committee. The Firemen’s Committee work was assigned to Chief John J. R a n dall, Jr, and with his aids- selected from the department members, sub- An early sta r t in the campaign^ scriptions received from the volun- was of great value to th e Freeport Committee, as it permitted the laying of a foundation for a canvassing sys tem which could be changed in part No.' 6, Howard E. Pearsall, Oscar W. Valentine, Lewis Post, Charles O. Nygren, Charles O. Niles, J. M. Kee- ge::. No. 7— Stephen H. Whaley, Capt. Hartman. Mr. Hemming, Cadman H. Fredericks, Nelson Ashdown, Doug las- Lawrence. Liberty Loan Committee to Sound Cull to Arms-—To Start “ En Masse Offensive Toward Se curing Sale o f an Additional $208,000 in Bonds by May 4 As a p a r t of the Roosevelt Commit tee and which proved to be an im portant p a r t, there was appointed a women’s committee, directed by Mrs. D. Connolly. Her assistants were ■M t *. Geo. I>elap, Mrs. Walter -Steph enson, Mrs. Rebecca Stuart, Mrs. Charles E. Whitehouse, Mrs. Joseph Faath, Mists Mary Whitehouse, Mrs. Fred Underhill, Mrs. George Mole, Mrs. J. C. Stephenson, Mrs. Charles Epple, Mrs. William Mole, Miss Em ma Roaa-nithal. Under direction of Mrs^ Connolly, the woman's commit tee worked with telling results and the acquiring of its qviota by Roose velt was due in no small degree to their hustling, capable efforts. Final lountf-Up Hallies. The Merrick seetioe, so far, has about $U,0()0 subscribed locally and $15,000 credited in city territory from summer residents, so that there is assurance th a t the quota of $30,000 w ill be raised. The E a s t Meadow sec tion has not reported yet, but it is estimated th a t from th e small com munity at least $5,000 will be sub scribed. Boy 'Scouts will begin w o rk ing Saturday for the final round-up in the campaign. Lieutenant Hew lett has had as aids^ D. A. Parkson, Curtis H. Bowne, Franklin G. Hill, Ernest S. 'Muller, J. W. Birch, W ell ington W. Mepham, J. W. Phillips, Merwin E. Powell, Rudolph Koeppel, H a rry Lekh, Benjamin S. Carman, George S. Fish, J. W. Van Sicklen, Frank E. Drape: FREEPORT SCHOOLS “GO OVER THE TOP” Thrift Stamp Sales Net $ 1 ,539.50— Earn 100 Per Cent in Red Cross Work. In tne =alc of War Saving Stamp* and in Red Cross work pupil* of the Fi'eeport schools have worked with givat interest and zeal, the result of which is shown in the grand total of financial returns and supplies pro vided. About the middle of March the sale of T h rift Stamps was begun in the four schools. The children brought their penm.s to the teacher who open ed a n account with them. When twen ty-five cents bad been saved the pu pils received from the principal a T rift Stamp and card. Many of the pupils luixe filled the cards and now pos:>e~ a War Saving Stamp. The sale goes on steadily and gives prom ise of becoming n v?ry permanent part of tne school-life during the re mainder of the term. It is probable that arrangements will be made to continuz the sale of stamps to the children during the summer vacation. The sale of stamps -in the several schools is as follows: 'Grove street, $265; Seaman ave nue, $367.25; Archer street, $818; Columbus avenue, $99.25; total, $1,539.50. In the fall, the Seaman Avenue School and tiie Archer Street School completed the quota which entitled them to receive their charters as chap ters i n the junior membership of the American Red Cross. In March, the High School -became ©legible, and at- this date Columbus Avenue School and th e grades in the Grove Street ]School Have gone \over th e top.\ In order to -become eligible a sum equal to 25 cents for each child in each school had to be raised. The Free port schools now have the proud dis- per cent in Red Croes A rally meeting has featured the . „ Merrick campaign and tomorrow tmction of earning 100 p ( Saturday) .evening another meeting organirin& for will be held in the Fire Hsll. AVthis j ?*** At present the classes in sew- meeting will be shown by illuraifiated ; spending their regular time lantern .pictures, the actual uses , r?r th is work in doing regulation Red to which telephones a r e put in the trenches. Interesting talks will be grv- en by capable speakers aqd it is an ticipated th a t the subscription work will be given a big -boom. Summarizing the entire -Freeport district work, which has been hard throughout, all sections, the results show that th e proper planning of n campaign counts for considerable, the capable management of it for more, and that systematic, efficient efforts are sure to bring success. Croes work. . . A record of work to date follows. The tfirot figures denote completed work -and the second work under con struction: . 'F o r Belgian relief! Babies' booties, 27 p airs, 8 pairs; Shawls f o r women— circular crocheted, 4, 6; square knit ted, 2, 6; black pinafores for little girls— 2, 10; hospital garments—oper ating leggings, 2, 6; bed socks, 4 pairs, 4 pairs; comfort pillows, 100, 50; hot water bag covers, 6, 20; ice Beginning tomorrow (Saturday) covers, 2, 10; knitted quilts, 0, j the Boy Scouts of the Freeport dis- , 3i articles for soldiers—wash cloths, • ; _ i tn e noy oeouts ol the r reeport clis-i iui nyivuvia _v>a’ . vivum, i\o. 8— W. H. Hibbard, E. S. Keogh, | tric t expect to clean up the remain'd- | wristlets, 5 pairs, 7 p a irs; com- Edward Cheshire, William H. Runcie, ; e r of the subscription work. They ' fort bags, containing sewing kits, 11, Clarence Edwards, Hilbert Johnson, j will go to people whom the canvas- Sidney V. Gibson, Harold Cook, Thom-! sens failed to enlist or could not get as Spence, Harold Maxson. No. 9— Paul Halpin, Morris Hat pin, Edward B. Thompson, H. L. Maxson, Jarvis Root, F. H. Holland, R. H. Earon, A rthur Lugrin, James Sutphin. No. 10— George B. Patterson, Charles J. Betzig, R. H. Hunt, Albin teer firement have been substantial and co-operation in the parades ac corded to the fullest extent. ___ _ _____ ______ _____ The Committee on Commuters, w ith ... ..... ... ..„ I1V in whole i f its adaptation failed, j D. S. Mackay as chairman, had an | N. Johnson, Walter M. Nichols, Wil- and at the same time the early start I extensive and important field to cov- I |et W. Raynor, Frank Demarest,’ Wal- awakened the people of the communi- : e r and responded creditably. Asso- | lace R. Post, E. F. Goldman, Percy ty to the great need of the govern- j eiate members of the committee have ' Morrison, William Thompson,’Arthur m ent for the money sought in sup- j been Arthur Nosworthy and Leonard : Frank. port of the war. The Freeport Com-1 Mabee. I No. 11—Frank Aldrich, Robert m ittee had its plans mapped out in Scheels Work Enthusiastically. Donaghy, J. Cotter, Cavie Foster, full when the campaign began on Set- . ■ (Frank LaRue, John Schultz, J. J. urday, April 6. On the evening of the r or the schools Committee, /Ihf Murphy, William Trayer -and Mr. fifth, i t set the community aglow with chairmanship was placed with Super- Fadd. intendent Ward C. Moon and it is to The headquarters of the committee his credit principally, that ■ results ] have been at the Freeport Club which above expectations have been attain- donated the use o f its parlors and x . . e(b , ^ teachers re- other rooms, and placed every re- 16th, the committee held another pa- sponded heartily to the cause and be- j quired facility at the committee’s dis- rade and meeting which also proved sides making liberal subscriptions fo r | p()ga] big eucoeas. Its effect was appar- I bonds, bought many th r i f t stamps. ^ The teachers also organized the pu pils of their classes into effective sell in-g agents for both bonds and w a r stamps. When the schools opened after the Easter vacation, pupils and teachers began a publicity campaign to assist in giving -information concerning the i h u i , ai s e i m e d m u m u u ity ag i v w w itn bond fervor by holding a patriotic parade and rally meeting. This event was highly successful and started the local movement at high speed. On the en t in the added subscriptions and augmented enthusiasm by workers and the public at large. A third feature in connection with the Liberty Loan and one which serv ed to further the purpose, was a union patriotic service in the M. E. Church last Sunday evening. While this service was to aid the Liberty i Third Liberty Loan. In every grade Loan, it also served the double pur- | talks ware given by pupils and teaeh- pose of helping the Red Cross which 1 e rs to arouse enthusiasm in the received the congregational collection. , school and in the home. In assembly The comprehensive plan of the ; periods, principals and the superin- Freeport committee, for organization | tendent of schools gave added impetus and operation, embodied the chair man, Alfred T. Davison, as the cen tral figure and from the centre of the organization were branches ex tending to every department. The secretary, Raymond D. Ackerman, held the first Kep position, and sec- ! ondly, Edward F. Cook, captain of to tha work of the class rooms. 'Superintendent Moon, captain of schools on -the Liberty Loan Commit tee, arraniged an essay contest in grades above the fourth in the Free port schools and also in the schools o f Roosevelt and Merrick. The five best essays from each class will be j lieutenants, the second key position, j chosen and -the best one of -these five From the secretarial position were will receive r prize. Th? names of the the branches extending to all winners will be published in the next the committee' members listed un- ; is-sue of The Nassau Post, dcr sub-heads and from the captain's Dn factories and business canvass, position were the lieutenants in charge David Sutherland, Jr., was the com- of districts. The lieutenants wer? key- m ittee man and on fraternities and ed w ith the canvassers, who made re- ! clubs, Stephen P. Pettit. Both com ports daily to their chiefs. The lieu- ' mittoemen made good as they were tenants in turn reported to Captain expected to do when appointed. Cook. He submitted the returns to „ ... „ _ Secretary Ackerman and the latter, I PaMie Meetieg* Excellent, after informing chairman Davison as Filvin N. Edwards had the chair- to the progress of the work, turned manship of the committee on public over the subscriptions to the commit- meetings and how well he attended to tec which listed them. They were then his duties has been reflected by the filed with the banks. A complete card success of the excellent meetings held, index system of reaideirts and their H is associates have been W. D. Finch subscriptions was maintained from and Albin N. Jotmeon in touch with and solicit from other prospect*. The Scouts will be known as the “Gleaners,\ following as they will, the “Reapers.\ Each boy who sells 10 bonds or over to separate i n dividuals will be awarded a medal. There are three troops in the F ree port district, each with a substantial membership, and the activity of the boys in the campaign until it closes STEAMSHIP STRANDS Freighter Anglia Hits Point Look out Shoals in Fog. A large steamship, which the Mer- Rooscvrlt Wins Quota Hag. The captain for the Roosevelt dis trict, which, with Merrick and East Meadow, has formed part of the Free port section, but each with the priv- ilege of obtaining an honor flag, is 1 ,? rs- , '.c\ .................. 1.00 Melville R. Smith, and the lieutenant ! . ra,\ Arthur P . Davisson . 1.00 of Roosevelt is Frank S. Wood. 1 ,, r “ iu1r E- L a v is s o n ................. 1.00 For Mecrick and East Meadow, the I ,5ra - Jacob Post — ..... 1.00 captain is George M. Hewlett. Each !‘\Irs - ,J,ereL ........................ 100 sub-district has responded with vigor , 5®r s ' H east ................. 1.00 to the Liberty Bond work. The corps W- Seaman . ............................ 1.00 of workers sel -cted by each has work- ^ rs- \M 1.00 ed diligently and with marked success, „ r f\ J*011 W right • • • • • • • • • ■ • • 1.00 Roosevelt particularly showing that ^ ec} P08s Helpers, Russell Park 1.80 it win “ up and doing’’ from the mo- .Y,”? 8,, I’ark 2.15 nient t h a t the date for commencing . '.’P * ^ ls \ Kn-obel freas. .. .50 the campaign was made known. The ' a d a ( ombs and Dorothy Ash- ..... . ............ . i ,i i . i* /izvuvn on May 4 is expected to increase the ritt-Chapman Wrecking Company ^ .r t L ^ ‘S™!hr\uSi;refS> d ^ ^ =7*\. the final round-up. , | went aground off Point Lookout, L. I., -------------- f -------------- Beach - during the fog and driving FREEPORT RED CROSS _ _ _ _ * any information concerning th e steam- Contribution aud Worker, tor t h . 1 “ was E0'“ ’ The Anglia, according to reports, i had a cargo of coffee, much of which -------- j has been thrown into the sea. Wreck- Contributions for the American Red j ing tugs and lighters have been stand- Cross through the Freeport Branch ing by the stranded freighter, but continue with gratifying regularity. I no move could be made to float her, The Branch this week acknowledges 1 as the sea has been rough and tha the following patronage: j ship so deeply imbedded in the sand. Mrs. Herbert Bacon ...................$1.00 ! It is expected th a t the freighter will go to pieces., Cause Are Active. “BEN” SPRAGUE RESIGNS As Alms House Keeper—Overseers to Have Free Hand. ()uota assigned the hustling, grow- ] Overseers of the Poor Dainel E. j Morrison and Francis J. Hamm-ill an- down .......... .................... ' .......... 1.75 | nounced this week that B-enjamin ing community was $15,800. It has all ?Irs ’ ^ arence ^'*x • • • . ....... 2.00 Sprague, who has been the keeper at $3? itZ'V The “committed '3 Sworth Sue ! . i 1! loo j ^ JT\ Al”h?u“ wmSESa. <2 * .................. 50 . 0 . \\--I f®r o w r .lev e u year, 6 M h,. achi-avement on Saturday evening, Collection from church. Liberty ; resignation with the Overseers on when the honor flag won will be pre- j I-oan meeting ........................... 50.00 April 18. Coincidently the resigna- sented a t the Royal Theatre. Patriot- I - ----- l-tion of Keeper Sprague’s wife as ma- ic exercises will feature the celebra-j to t a l ................................................. $83.20 iron of the institution was a lso filed. tion, | Kindly make checks payable to I The resignations are to take effect Roosevelt bad a b ig parade a n d ral- Freeport Branch, American Red on June 1, of this year. Mr. Hattt- ly meeting to boom the bond sales ' Cross and send to Mrs. Alfred T. m*ll, when asked about the action of and Edward R. Morawetz, who was j Davison, 110 Pine street, Freeport, . Sprague, stated-that the resignation# chairman of the rally, showed tl)at as | L. I. 0 , had been asked f o r and that he was a patriotic inspirationist, he wa# ef- \ -------- of the opinion th a t Sprague was in- ficient 100 percent. | O n Thursday, April 11, the Re.l competent to hold the position of keep- Frank A. Wood, chairman o f the-Cross Helper#, Russell Park, met a t er and t h a t Sprague had not proper- Roosevelt Committee, divided th e vil-lthe home of Mrs. Williams. It was ly attended to his business a* keeper luge into four districts, and assigned decided for all to give their spare a captain to each. They were Charles change to help raise money for the the beginning of the campaign, Au gust V. Johnson serving a# chain**# of the committee- Hi# eesociale# wens Albert Earle, M N. Milbamk, L D. The committeeman on churches has been iStuwuel R. Smith, who had much to do with the successful eo-operation accorded the loan committee by the wood fund. In addition to the regular knitting, the helpers have completed five square# for the Afghan and also a ed. The comimttoe and canvassers - box of snipe# for rest pillowi. In will continue soticHm* until the cam-1 the past three week# they have cou- peign ckwee. > triftasted 16.66 t o the Bed Croes. E. Whitehouse, Henry C. Albers. Charles Dwlap and William F. Pear sall. They selected their canvaaeer# and splendid result# have been achiev- of late. At meeting o f the Republican Town Committee, held at Freeport on Monday evening, the commit toe voted that the choice of a successor to Sprague be left entirely to the Overseer# end tlvat the comin<ittee abstain from making any recommen-
