South Side Messenger 19120301

              eath of Dr. Denton   ^^^^^^^^^^ Kieth County Counsel
Big Realty Transfer at Freeport
SOUTH SIDE MESSENGER
OFFICIAL PAPER, FREEPORT VILLAG|£
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Vol 4, Number 32
Evenr Friday
FREEPORT AND BELLMORE, N. Y.. FRIDAY. MARCH 1, 1912
$1.00 Yeariy, Single Copy 5 Cents
Merrick
"Do not worry; eat three square CMali a day; say yoar prayen;, be eoarteooi to yoor cretlitora; keep yonr digaatlon good; exOrciie; go slow and go eaiy. Maybe there aro otber thingB that yoor apecial case requires to make yoa bappy; bat, my friend, tbeso 1 reckon will give yoa a good lift."    (Abraham Lineoln)
Serviees at tbe Cburcb of the Ra- deemcr Sanday, tbe second in Lent, at 7 :S0 and lla. to. and 7:80 p. m. Celebration of tbe Holy Communion at tbe early service and Litany, sermon and lloty Communion at tbe. 11 o'clock aervice. The Sunday School meets in tbe Parisb Hcuse at 10 a. jtp. Wednes¬ day night Lenten service ac^ p. m., when the rector's particular subject in tbe general outlining of the history of the Prctestant Episcopal Church will be "The Apostolic Cnurcb." Litany service and upecial prayers at 10 a. m. each Friday morning, ihe Woman's Auxiliary meets eseh Tuesday at 2:80 p. m. and the Junior Aoxiliary each Saturday at 8 p. m. A cordial wel¬ come is extended to all who attend the services of tbis cburcb.
Tbis Saturday evening is tbe date of tbe barn dance to be given by tbe In¬ dependent Willing Workers. Tbe fire ball will be appropriately decorated and the ladies are putting forth their best efforts to make tbe affair a decid¬ ed success.
The regular > monthly meeting of Uerrick Hook and Ladder Company Mo. 1 wilt be held in the usual place on Taesday night at g p. at.
Mrs. Varneke, the wife of Wm. J. Varneke of this piace, pasted into rest at ber iate residence on Tnesday after¬ noon as the evening shadows were falling. Mrs. Varnelie had long been a sufferer from tuberculosis, tbe fami¬ ly moving bere in tbe interests of her health. Mrs. Varneke was a sweet- disposiiiuned woman, beloved by att «tbose privilege it was to know her. She died happy In the consciousness nf a rich faith in her Saviour, Christ. Before coining to Merrick, Mrs. Varneke was an active worker in the Cbnrcb of Christ, Humboldt St., Greenpoint, The funeral was held from this church on Thursday evening, burial tbis morning in Mount Olivet Cemetery, the body being taken to the charch from here after prayers read at the house by the rector of ,tbe Church of tbe Hedeemer, the Rev. Wm. H. Littebrandt. Besides her huiiband Mrs. Varneke leaves ber mother, two daughters and three sons, Joseph of Greenpoint, and Charles and Wiiiiam, arbo reside bere; Mrs. Benton Morrell, of Hoboken, N. J,, and Mrs. Alex Maier, of Flatbush.
Mr. A. E. Hewlett has purchased of C. O. Colvin and Son, agents, a Metz ear to be delivered in April. Tbe Metx car is making a bit and Colvin A Bon are well pleaded with the business wbicb is coming thoir way.
The Rey. Frank Draper, rector of Ali Saints' Memorial. New Milford, Conn., spent Wednesday nigbt bere with hi* sister, Mrs. L. B. Corlies. Mr. Draper consummated a deal with Mr. Heed Midmer whereby tbeMidmer Organ Works are to build a $3,000 or¬ gan for AH Saints'. M'V. Midmer ob¬ tained tbe contract against two er tbree excellent competing firms. The Midmer organs have a reputation which doesn't suffer by being in¬ vestigated.
After years of farming his place on Herrick Road, Mr. Geo E. Hewlett went ont of'business on Tuesday, wben ,at an auction sale be disposed of his 'borses and farm utensils. It is ander- ttood that tha farm bas been rented to two men of Hempitead, one of tbem residing In tbe bouse now occupied by Mr. David Hulse. Mr. Halse and family are removing to Freeport Mr. Hewlett and family will eontinaa resi¬ denee in tbe old homeatead. Mr. Hewlett's health Is bia reason for giving op farming.
Twina were born to Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Carman on Washington's Birthday, a boy »hd girl. Mr. Carman ia a son of "Uncle" John.
Mrv. Narwoo-1 and   Vr.   and  Mrs.
Holmes Narwood retarned on Tuesday after more tban « month's trip to the \ Canal   Zone   and   Havana.    Mr.   and | Mrs. Holmes sail on   Saturday   for a atay of a mjnth In the Bermudas.
Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Jenninga enter* tained Mr. and Mrs. Walter Speai; over Washington's Birthday at Uielr residence bere, "Edgehurst."
"I aaw it In tH* Aieaaengorr*
Claims Freeport Board
Conspired Against
Hun in Oner
Prindpal Smhli Sajrs Offer af Tem¬ porary Sapcrinteiwleiiqr Wm Scheme to Out Him From School System
Roy Leon Smitb. who seeks rein¬ statement to the principal hip of tbe Freeport Higb School, has tiled his answer to the reply made by the ma¬ jority members of the school board to his original appeal for reinstatement. In it Principal Smith claims thst tbe purpose of the schoul board m offering him the temporary superintendency, pending the appeal of Arthur E. Barnes, was an effort to get biro to re¬ sign bis principalship to take the tem¬ porary superintendency, thereby can¬ celing his contract as pi'incipul. He avers tbat the board wouid then be in a position to "drop" bim at a moment's notice, witboat assuming any responsi¬ bility.
Tbe above, added to other matters that came up, such as linking his name with that of "Barnes' enemies," led Principal Smith to write the letter to the board, in virhich he said tbe action of the board in offering him the super¬ intendency, pending the appeal of Barnes, admits of but one interpreta¬ tion, tbe inference being tbe intention of the board, or certain members of it, to get rid of him.
Bearing out the suspicion of Princi pal Smith that there was an intention on tbe board's part to dismiss bim from the school system of Freeport, Is the affidavit of Albin N. Johnson, a fellpw member of the board, Jn which he points out that "from the remarks made by other members of the board he, Johnson, could not say that ap¬ pellant stood much chance of being ap¬ pointed permanent superintendent by the board."
Mr. Smith, on this matter, says be knew and the majority of the board knew that the acceptance of tbe posi¬ tion of temporary superintendent woald be a reflection and a serious drawback to his whole future career, in that it would create the impression -tbat be was incompetent to fulfill tbe duties olsuperin tendent.
In dwelling on tbe cause of writing tbe letter Mr. Smitb states:
"Tbe letter was not a willful attack upon the Board of Education nor its members, but as an effort to make clear to the beard the reasons-why ap¬ pellant (Smitb) could not assume the duties of superintrndent, wbicb office they had tried to thrust upor. him, in spite of his positive statements, botb oral and wiitten, 'that he was never to be cor sidered for that oflSce.' "
Thctiact that Principal Smith's ex- presseu wish was utterly disregarded in tbe matter, he adds, necessitated nut merely a refusal, but a clear and frank statenrent of tbe reasona for such refusal; hence the letter that re suited in bis dismissal by the majori¬ ty vote of the board. Mr. Smith swears tbat bis letter to tbe board did not "impair discipline," as tbe "majority" stated in its reply, bat tbat after hia dismissal be actaally offered,tQ.do, and did all be could, to encourage and aasist the active super¬ intendent appointed after his de- clinatJQu of said position.
Referring to his act in sending this tetter to the Review, Mr. Smith said he did so to make it imrossible to have the facts in his letter misquoted.
The answer carries with it affidavits from Roy Leon Smith, Alrin N. Jobn¬ son, a member of the school board; Robert H. Hunt, Edward T. Smith, formerly assistant janitor of tbe bigb school, and a 'committee of citizens, naar ety, H. D. Kelsey, T.   R.  Catler,
Bellmore
Single copies of the Messenger can be had at William Wolfe's drug store, Bellmere, L.^. I. at 6c each. tf
The regular monthly meeting of tke Second Election Distirct Democratic Association was faeld in Firemen's Hall Wednesday evening. Refreab¬ ments and cigais were enjoyed by those present. Alva R. Smith, sr., was again nominated for the office of town committeeman.
Alva R. Smith, jr., baa embarked in the bay, feed ana grain basinesa in this village.
Tbe New York Telehpone Company has placed a line of poles on St. Mark's Ave., from the Merrick Road to Hoyal Street.    Those on this  street j John Lyon to pay the bill
Cocks and Lyon
in Wordy War
Lively Conversation Before Nassan Board of Snpervisors
Sparka flew at tbe meeting of the Board of Supervibors bere Monday, when Controller John Lyon and Sifper- visor James Cocks disagreed. The controversy occurred over the bill of Joseph Upton, a contractor from Oys¬ ter Bay, wbo recently burlt a road in tbat township, wbich Supervisors Cocks expected to pay lor out of the $500,000 bond issues. The road as completed and Cocks finds himself without money, anless he uses his reg¬ alar road appropria,tion. Monday morning Mr. Uptun asked Controller of   $7,000.
Freeport
who have taken advantsge of the tele¬ phone are Samael Self, Henry O. Smith and James E. Harrison.
H. P. Lace  and   family   of   N.   Y City moved to his sommer heme on the ! which both Supervisor Cocks and
This the Controller refused to do.
Mr. Upton and the Controller ap¬ peared befpre tbe Supervisors and tried to have the matter settled, but one argument led   to   another,   during
Mr.
Lyon being quite personal. Peace was finally restored by Chairman Christ ad¬ vising the Controller to return the bills with any recommendation as to the payment   to   Mr.    Upton    he    migbt
Merrick Road today (Friday).
Don't forget to attend the dance at Firemen's Hall on Saturday evening to be given by the Bellmore Baseball Club. A good time is promised by thejiu^gegt, committee in charge. The proceeds Earlier in the morning County En will go toward building new seals at gjneer Bowne had a heated argument the ball grounds. Ibe committee ask nUhibe Supervisors, claiming that for the generous support of the people | they were responsible for a bill whioh of Bellmore and vicinity to tbis affair. I be could not collect, as tbey had order-
' ed the work done.
Counsellor Anthony Waring moved : jjr. Bowne finally said that if the to Preeport last Saturday and with his Board continued to contract bills which family is occupying a cottage on Be- ^ they themselvea would have to man- dell Street.        'damus the Controller to bave paid, the
An entertainment is being arranged i »"P«y«;"   «'   N"""  County   would
Single copies of the Messenger can be secured at Greenblatt's news store on Railroad Avenae or Kiefer's, Main Street, Freeport, L. I. tf
Miss Lottie Smith of Sea Cliff bas returned bome after spending some time with friends and relatives in Freeport.
Tbe annual statement of the South Shore Yacht Club has been prepared, showing excess of $9,089.69 over liabilities, and over $1000 in the bani(.
Since the last report $1000 was paid on mortgages and $160 for dredging.
A baby boy arrived aflbe borae of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilson last Sonday morning.
Mr. '^and Mrs. Morria Miller wilt celebrate their 88th wedding anni¬ versary March 1.
Mrs. S. J. Walters has returned Freeport after spending the winter Brookiyn.
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for the benefit of the Beiimore Presby¬ terian Cburch which will be beld at Firemen's Hall week after next
About 20 young peupte of this vil¬ lage met at he home of Mirs Florence Adel on Welnesday for an evening of joy and amosement. Muaic, dancing and refreshments were provided and the young people enjoyed themselves until a late hour.
William Brockman, who bad tbe first finger of bis right hand cut off a few Weeks ago while employed by tbe City of Brooklyn at Baldwin, is again able to be to work. He is now working on¬ der Chief Engineer William Doncaster at tbe Wantagb Pumping Station.
"The sad news of the death of one of Bellmore's sammer re-<idents, Mrs. Alexander MacRoberts, of 637 68tb Street, Brooklyn, was received on Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Mac- Roberts, with ber husband, resided hera for several summers m A. H. King's house on Wilson Avenue ao'd b^d a host of friends in the village, being very prominent in cbureb and social affairs. Her death on Monday at 7:30 a. m. wus caused from pneu¬ monia and asthma, the latter she had suffered with for some time. Sbe was in the 42nd year of her age. Tbe funeral services were beld at her late home in Brooklyn Wednesday after¬ noon, Rev. Mr. Jones, paftor ol the Bellmore Presbyterian Cburch, offici¬ ating. A large number of people from Bellmore attended Ihe funeral services. The Ladles' Circle, of which Mrs. MacRoberts was a member, attended an i took with them a band- some floral wreath as a token of re¬ spect and remembrance to tbeir de¬ parted member. Mrs. Maria Wolfe also had a handsome floral piece sent to the services as a token of respeet. Mrs. MacKoberts is survived by her huaband, who is a prominent shoe dealer in Brooklyn. We have been asked by one wbo was presnet to state tbat the manner in which the Rev. Mr. Jones spoke at <he funeral service credit  to fafmsetf and  to
soon get tired of that expense, and left the inference that the nelH -elec¬ tion would see a change in the office of the county fathers.
Wantagh
The Wantagh Fire Department held a successful supper and entertainment in the^arish House on the eve of j Washington's Birthday. Despite the storm a goodly number partook of tbe fine sapper provided by tbe Ladies' Committee. This supper was served the foiiowing night also. The enter¬ tainment opened with a piano solo, then John Herlick made his first ap¬ pearance in a monologue called the German Senator, which produced roars of laughter. A few words were said by the chaplain on the good work ac¬ complished by the firemen since tbe time of their organization in 1899. Tbe final part on tbe prugram was a very amusing play called the "Burglar ^tarm." The parts were taken by tbe following ladies: Mrs. Harry J. Thomas, Mrs. J. J. Fossell, .Mrs. Chas. Fcbafer and Miss Lillian Abrams.
Tbe Whatsoever Circle of Kings Daughters are preparing for an enter¬ tainment to be held in tbe Parish House, tbe tatter part of March.
John W. Seaman retnrned bome frnm the Pilcher Hospital in Brooklyn last Wedneaday and is now making rapid improvement in health.
Those wbo saw tne drill of the Boys' Brigade in the Parish Houae laat week were well pleased at the way tbe boys condacted themselvea. reflecting credit upon Captain Fussell and also upon themselvea. In teta than a year the Brigade has mastered a good deal of the drill work, and purchased guns and uniforms.
Two of the younger children of Mr. and Mrs. John Strang are saffering from measles.
P. E. Story, Henry Story. C.  Tbomaa   Z'rch "'"" '"^ ^V "** *° ^^* Pbiilips, H. E. Maxon and   Donald g. i'^¦"'''='''
Mackay, wbo swore that they were in daced to aign a petition exonerating Barnes of charges of imttidtality upon representations mada to tbem that the Buard of Edaeation had made a thorough investigation of tbe rumors of immorality, adding that bad tbey known what tbey subseqaantly leached tbey would not have signed tbe petition.
Wben Mr. Smitb sent bia second reply to the State Commissioner be sent with it an affidavit submitted by Trustee Albin Johnson, of the School Boari^, who has been opposed to tbe majority since the Barnes case eame ap. In his affidavit Mr. Johnson states that:
"Solely tbroagb tbe courtesy of tbe appetlant:(Principal Snnitb) baa this deponent been privilegee to read the affidavit of Snmaol R. Smith aa pre> aented wJtb tbe anawer of the Board herein."
A meeting of the Ladies' Aid Soei¬ ety of the M. E. Church will be held at the parsonage on Centre Avenue, Thursday, Mareh 7, at 2:S0 p. m. All members are reqaested to be preaent. Friends are eordially invited.
The new houses of William B. Bowne and Wallace Smith on St. Mark's Avenae 4re being ruabed to completion, so as to be ready tot oc- ecpancy thia Spring.
L I. Dinner a Success
The tenth annaal Long Island dinner of the Suffolk County Aasociation in the ballroom at the Hotel A tor. New York City, Satorday evening, %as a pleasant sacceasful reunion of Long Islanders.
Very few dogs are seen in town now on account of a law prohibiting them being at large anless muxsled.
Tbere witl be divine servire in tbe Me I orial Charch morning and even- ing. The Sacrament of tbe Lord'a tiuppcr will be admipistered in the norning and the r/abtor will preacb on "Tbe Calling of tbe First Disciples." The theme in ihe evening will be "Tlje Need for a Deeper Life." Sanday School meets in Parish House at 2:30 p. m. and Boya' Brigade Wedneaday at 8 p. m.
Walter Boogbton of Brooklyn waa in town on Wasbington'a Birthday look¬ ing after a cottage to rent at High Hill Beach.
if yoH want to reaeh the Mopl* rt ia tha "MeaaMfler."
The Christian Endeavor Society will bold a ipeetini( in  tbe church.    Tbe topic wilt be "The Christian Virtues;" I leader, Rosa   Habnkea.    The regular put' business meeting will be lield   at tfae I close ol tbe meeting.
Henry Wahlen wilt open a delica¬ tessen store in the building formerly occupied by Haas's meat market, now being thoroly renovated. Mr. Wahlen has been in this business at Kockville Centre for many years and is welt known.
There will be a bowling contest at DeMott's alleys next Tuesday evening, between Alpha Hose Cu. of Roosevelt and Bay View Hose Co.
This evening a match pool game is announced, Roosevelt vs Freeeport
A namber of tbe little friends of Miss Helen Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Fox o¥ 162 North Long Beach Avenue, called at ber home to assist her in celebrating ber birthday on Saturday of last week. Tbe usual gamea were played and refreshments were enjoyed.
Tne annaal report of the Village Treasarer is to be published in tbis paper next week. Tbis is a lengthy repurt, ahd may delay us somewhat, so if you do not receive your paper on time you will understand wbat the trouble is.       	
Robert G. Anderson haa been ap¬ pointed Postmaster of Freeport for tbe fourth successive term. Mr. Anderson has been Fustmaster since 1900. When he took charge the postal receipts amounted to about $3,000 and the mon¬ ey order business nearly $16,000. Daring his incumbency the business bas sbown a steady increase and bis last report shows the postal sales to be about $17,260 and tbe money order business $111,000.
Tbe biggest story tbat is told In West Palm Beach this winter ia about a man from Freeport, and incidentally, tbe biggest fish bas been caagbt by the same man. Henry Drinkwater is the man. It was reported through gossip a week ago that he bad made a haul that astounded even the native fisher¬ men. Yesterday came a really, truly live fish story founded opon tbe fact. Drinkwater is credited witb a catch 11 feet long and weighing in tbe neigh¬ borhood of 500 pounds. Tbe fisb ia a sea trout. Drinkwater is visiting tbe beach with George MacGitl. The lat¬ ter confirma tbe stery to a letter.
—Times.
Village Election Notes
As tbe date for the Village Primar¬ ies approaches, interest in ita reaolt increases daily.
Although there is some competition for tbe bfflce of Village Treaaarer, tbe prineipal point in all discussions ie wbo will be the next Village l*resident And, by the way, there seems to be absolutely no opposition in th'e matter of Village Trustees, as no candidatea have yet appeared to eontest the nom* ination of Mr. Bedell and Mr. E. S. Randall as Trustees.
In the matter of the caididatea for Village President, the contest appeara to have narrowed down to one between Mr. Jobn Gunning, tbe present ineaoa- bent, and Captain James Hanee, wtM is now seeking the place.
Mr. Gunning, in our opinion, haa made a sincere and honest attempt dor¬ ing his term lo give this viiiage tlie best government possible, and seeka his re-election on the ground tbat if mistakes have been made, it was dae, not to his incapacity, but to the fact that he has been really a minority member of tbe Board for at least tfae past year.
Mr. Gunnine also   appears to be the candidate of Mr. Cox, and eveiy effort is apparently   being   made to give   to Mr. Gunning the solid Republican vote - of the village.
Captain Hanae, to the beat of oar jknoH ledge', was persuaded after moch I effort by a repreaentation from att tbe I political interests of tbe village, to I take a nomination for Village Presi¬ dent against Mr. Gunning, but bis de- I cision to do so was not absolutely taken I until it was indicated to bim, and to bis friends, that his candidacy was to be opposed on the ground tbat be was DOt a Republican. His friends bave assured as that tbey were more strong¬ ly impressed that he was the man for Village President, not only from tbe fact of his natural ability as a leader and an executive, but because be aeem¬ ed to represent the accepted desirable theory that our village affairs should be free from political partisanship.
And, in as much as bis supporters number as many Republicans as they do members of another politieal party, it seems to as that their poai¬ tion is tenable.
Tbe Primaries wilt be held next Tuesday, and we anderstand that both Mr. Gunning and Captain Hanae, should either of them be defeated in either of these Primaries, ahall go to the Polls by petition.
Consequertly, it appears to as tbat the contest will be fought twice, and for that reasen this paper witl wel¬ come statements from eitber of tliaae candidates as to tbeir platform, and reserves the rigbt to comment editori¬ ally on both.
SmithviUe South
Cart F. Schneider, of Maple Ave., spent aeveral days this week in Brook¬ lyn visiting his daughter and otber friends. Mr. Schneider is one of oar oldest citieens, being nearly 80 yeara of age and is as active . as many a man 30 years his junior. He returned re¬ porting a pleasant time in Brooklyn, whore for years be owned a prosperoos tailoring business.
There was a good attendance at Sig¬ mond Opera House Wednesday evening to greet tbe Hill Stock Company in f tbeir play, "Paid in Full." ander the auspices ef Progressive Council, Daughters of Liberty cleared about $26.
"Henry Pierson and Company," of Brookiyn has been chartered with a capital of $10,000, divided into sharas of $100 eacb, to carry on a general real estate buaineas. Tbe directors are Henr^ Pierson, of Westbory; Stewart C. Craig, of Ratberford, N. J., and Edward B. Tbompaon, of Freeport. '
Tbe feeling of aatiafaction that eomes when yoa raad by Reflex gaa light is wortb a good price, hot it comes to yoo with an actoal saving on your gas oill. Nasaao A Saffolk Ligbting Ca It
Owen Smitfa, While eranking an autoTiobile Satarday, waa "kicked" several feet and in falling injured bia left eve.
A very pleasant evening waa spent at the home of Mr. and Mra. Baacb Tuesday in bonor of their son's 18tb birthday. All those who attended bad a very joyfot time. The guerts were: Mr. and Mrs. G. Fleisler, Mr. and Mra.
E. Bieiefelu, Misa M. Bielefeld, J. H. Wilson, E. Schneider, Miss A. Per- kens. Miss M. Perkens.   N. H. Kreoa-
The ~Co~unciij«". W. Busch    D. W. Greene^   H. A.
I Greene, Miss L. Greene, MissG. Bodg*
son,   Misa M. Boyce,   Miss   H.   Rotb.
Misa   O.   Smithberg,   A.   Smith,   W.
Smith, K. Tillotaon, S. Perkens,   Miaa
F. Gale.
Rand Sotherland,, local repreaenta¬ tive fur the Brooklyn Times, has open¬ ed an office with the Long Island Real¬ ly Company on Railroad Avenue.
(Continoe^ on page 6)
Fred M. Wood, Miss Sadie and Howard Wood, Mrs. Wm. P. Kraft. W; P. Kraft, jr.. and Mrs. Chaa. A. Wood wera amon^ the 8000 apectatora of the minstrel entertainment given by tbe Society of Ship and Marine En¬ gine Builders of the Brooklyn Navy ) ard at Prospect Hall, Feb. 27, onder tbe dir<>ctt0n of Harry W. Krafti
Regular meeting of the S. 8. A. C. tonight.	
^be Oliver house, near tfae Mencndas carriage factory, is now oc;upied by John Dinglemeyer, fruit dealer.
A greased pig, no a runaway hog, owned by Chas. Johnson, gave Mr. Johnson a.id his son Gas an interaating cbase last week and tbey don't want moch said about it, bot tfaey caogfat bim on Jtrusalem Ave., and witb tbe lielp of some of tbe nearby eitiseaa tbey got him in tbe wagon and toted bim bome aafely.—Matt