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FREEPORT, N. Y., FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1918
0N£ DOLLAR P£R YEAR
PARALYSIS FATAL TO EDGAR JACKSON
Former Nasua Coanty Jurist Sac-
cmmhs Af^er Brief Illness--Bar
Honors Ex-Judge.
The physrcal life of Ed«ar Jackson, former County Judfce and Surrogate of NaSfiau, terminated last Friday niffht at his home in Grand avenue, Bald'win, from paralysis, which at¬ tacked him on Wednesday when par¬ taking of dinner in a Freepurt res¬ taurant. He lapsed into unconscious- ne»B hours before his ^leath and the end came peacefully.
The news of Judge Jackson's death caused shock and deep regret among his wide circle of acquaintances, in whioh he was regarded highly for his geniality, 'friendly, unassuming man¬ ner, and willingness to do a favor if in his power. To most of his close acquaintances he was known as "Ed¬ die * and he wa.s as responsive to this salutation as others more formal and hijcher soundinK-
Soon after information of Judge Jackson'.s death reached the Nassau County Court House in Mineola on Saturday, the flag was placed at half ma.st. The Surrogate's Court and the County Court, which were in sesA^ion, tcK>k full recognition of his demise.
The Surrogate's Court was crowd¬ ed with prominent laymen when As¬ semblyman Franklin A. Coles, former District Attorney, delivered,a fitting eulogy. 'He said: "It is witri deepest aorrow that we have learned of the death of one not only honored and re¬ spected, but loved by all in this coun¬ ty, irrespective of calling and reli¬ gious belief. One who served hon¬ orably and well as a ISurrogate and Cotinty Judge df Nassau, and before who it was always a pleasure Ut ap¬ pear, and from whom we always re¬ ceived courteous treatment."
He moved a minute expressing a feeling of sorrow to be a part of the record of the court and a copy to be sent to the Jackson family.
John Lyon, former Comptroller, said he had known Judge Jackson since they were fcoys: that they had lived their lives together and that he exemplified as highly as any man who sat on the bench tne essentials of a Judgre.
Surrogate Leone D. Howell adjourn¬ ed court in respect to the memory of Judge Jackson after expressing his sentiments.
In the County Court, Henry L. Max¬ son, President of the Nassau County Bar Association; Attorney James M. Seaman, and County Judge Lewis J. Smith paid tribute to Judge Jackson. The latter said, among other things, "We all as lawyers and citizens were inspired by the life he led."
Judge Smith directed all remarks entered upon the court records and a copy sent to Judge Jackson's family. He then adjourned court.
Tbe funeral of Judge Jackson was held Monday evening at his home on Grand avenue. Baldwin. It wiis at- )tL>nded by hundreds of people, includ¬ ing: every department oflicial of Nas¬ sau ('ounty, many oflicials from Kings, Queens and Suffolk Counties, many neighbors and friends, and rbout sixty members of the Freeport Unit of the Home Defense Reserves, of which he was a member. The room in which the body reposed was a mass of beautiful floral tokens.
The services were conducted by Rev.
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.Martin 0. Lepley, pastor of the Bald¬ win Methodist E|)i.scopal Church and Rev. John 11. Tuthill, pastor of the Baldwin .Methodist Protestant Church. .After the church services were con- duiied thi Freeport Home Defense Reserves, in uniform, entered, under command of Captain Franklin G. Hill, and formed in circles around the room, while their chaplain. Rev. Saul <). Curtice, pastor of the Freeport Methodist Episcopal Church, offered prayer, .\fter the Reserves passed from the house they formed in double ranks in front of the residence and stood at "parade rest," while the buglers blew "taps."
"The interment was in Greenfield Cemetery Tuesday.
Edgar Jackson was born at Seaford fifty years ago, the son of Robert H. and Mary S. Post Jackson, the parents l;eing of staid old Quaker stock. Both of them are now deceased.
After attending the Seaford pablic school he and his brother, Birdsall, entered Polytechnic Institute. When the former graduated, be received the degree of bachelor of arts. While at the Polytechnic, he took a great inter¬ est in athletics, and the year of his graduation, 1889, he was half-lback on the 'versity foot ball team. Atfter hi«. graduation he taught school for a year in Brooklyn, and then for anoth¬ er year was in .the lighterage business. Following this he entered Columbia Law School, from whieh he graduated, receiving the degree of bachelor of laws. After spending the required pe¬ riod of apprenticeship in the offices of Edward Frost, lawyer, he was ad¬ mitted to the bar. .\t the time he residod in Wantagh. When the old South Side Baseball League was form¬ ed, he assisted in organizing the Semi¬ nole Club of Bellmore, which became champions, and for several years was it.s catcher. He worked with Henry Lott, pitcher, and the battery estab¬ lished a remarkalile reputation.
Shortly after beginning the prac¬ tice of law, he was elected on the Re- nub'iican tick?t as a .fustice of the I'eace and member of the Town Board of the Town of Mompstead, which po¬ sition he filled for a period of eight years, having been elected for a sec¬ ond t?rm. From 191).') to 1910, inclu- isive. he was County -Tudge and Surro¬ gate of Nassau County. In 1911 he again retired to his private law prac- t;ci' at Freeport.
He was one of the organizers of the First National Bank of Freeport, and since its incaption ono of its di¬ rectors. He was a member of the Freeport Club, the Freeport Unit of the .State Home Defense Reserves, the Nassau County Bar Association, and the Sigma Psi F'ratern ity.
EXTENSIVE CHANGES AT PLAZA THEATRE
Freeport Playhoase to he Raised, Balcony Installed and Other¬ wise Improved.
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SURROGATE'S COURT
.Mary .\. Thomas, who died at Bald¬ win, L. I., on January 24, last, dis¬ poses by will dated October 17, 1899, of an estate valued at $10,000 in real¬ ty and $,'3700 in personality. The es¬ tate was willed as a life trust to the husband, Isaiah Thomas, but since he is ik>ad the property will be dis¬ tributed in the following manner, in accordance with the terms of the will: To a daughter, Etta F. Suits, is given so much of the household and kitchen furniture, beds and beddings, plate and plated ware, knives, forks and spoons as she may select. The execu¬ tors are directed to sell all real es¬ tate and personal property, except that above mentioned, and to divide the proceeds etiually amonjf the eight children of the testatrix. Isaiah Thonias (deceased) and a son, .\lfr»d, ure mimed as the executors.
Food Administrators Appointed.
Deputy Food .Administrator Arthur 1). Weeks has made public a list of those who ha"e to date baien selected to act as deputy fooil administrators in the various villages throughout the county.
The complete list will be announced later. The following appointments have been made to date: Glen Cove, J. Lewiaton Birdsall; Port Washing¬ ton, C. L. Thompson; Great Neck Station, Thomas B. Malon«y; Hemp¬ stead, liouis F. Huleu; Woodmere, Robert M. Miles; Freeport, Francis €. Morse; Mineola, B. Burt Titus; Lynbrook, Charles E. Curtiss; Farm- inKdale, G. Lester £a»tnian; Hicks- v'Ue, Morris Friedman; Floral Park, Hv>war'l A. James.
Work is under way at the Plaza Theatre, Freeport's popular moving picture house, to greatly improve it and to enlarge the seating capacity. Plans prepared by Architect Charlea M. Hart of Bay Shore and to be put into effect by Fred S. Howell, local contractor, provide for the raising of the theatre ten feet above its original height. This will permit the installa- 'tion of a balcony to extend across the front end and afford a seating capa¬ city of 180. The balcony will have ample starway entrance from the lob- b.v and two stairway exits, one at the soutli end and the other at the north. The south exit will open on the bou¬ levard and the north on (irove str^'ct. In order to provide the north exit. Proprietor Reitmeyer was obliged to lease a strip of land ten feet wide from the Long Island 'Railroad.
The Plaza will have an entire new front of wliite stucco with sage green trimmings and stained hard wood doors. There will be double sets of doors at the front for entrance and exits and a single door exit. There will also be single and double door exits on the boulevard side at the south. The outside doors will be fitted with plate glass and the lobby dotirs will be of paneled wood with orange- colored stained glass.
The front of the theatre will con¬ tain a Marquise and wood louvres near the apex. A flag pole will orna- iTient the peak of the roof at the front. The entire outside effect will be sub¬ stantial and artistic.
The box office will be at the north side of the theatre and of ample size. The foundation of the theatre will be of rough concrete blocks extending to the ten-foot height caused by the raise.
-A. cellar will extend under the en¬ tire building. A typhoon ventilating and cooling system will make the Plaza one of the most comfortable theatres on Long Island. The sys¬ tem will be operated b.v motors and will have two six-foot fans.
A ifull stage equipment will be in¬ stalled to provide for vaudeville num- ibers, which Proprietor Reitmeyer in-¦ tends to feature on Saturdays.
The entire theatre will have a seat¬ ing capacity of 700 when the altera¬ tions are completed. It is expected to reopen it on Decoration Day with a big feature program.
iWhile the Plaza is in the hands of the contractor, Proprietor Reit¬ meyer is using the Liberty Theatre on Brooklyn avenue, near' Grove street.
FREEPORT EXPECTS REALT1[_REVIYAL
Rental Places Scarce and Dealers Asurt this WUl Promote Bay¬ ing this Fall.
Although building operations have not been brisk and are expected to continue considerably below normal this season because of the war and the high price of material, real es¬ tate dealers at Freeport are looking for substantial business in the selling line.
Houses for rental are reported as unusually .scarce and the usual Spring demand canjiot be met, it is appre¬ hended. There is an ample supply of desirable residential properties on the market. Most of them| can be purch;i?,ed at reasonable prices ahd on convenient terms.
With the war profiting many peo¬ ple in various sections of the coun¬ try, and P>eeport being well known as a firs;t-class residential town, the real estate dealers figure that a cer¬ tain ratio of buyers is sure to enter the local market for properties, to¬ gether with a number of local clients.
Freeport property, The Nassau Post believes, is sure to maintain val¬ ues because the village will continue to grow, as it has for twenty years past, causing desirable land to be Steadily absorbed.
Twenty years ago land for business buildings in the heart of South .Main street could be purchased for less than $30 a front foot, and lots in Randall Park for less than $10 a front foot. In ten .years the Main street land had increased ten-fold and that of Ran¬ dall Park more than trebled in value.
Today it is not easy to buy lots in the park section at any figure, and as for business sites on South .Main street, it would require an amount with more than three figures to get a front foot.
LOCAL BANKS SHOW FINANCIAL GROWTH
NICHOLS INSTALLED AS HEAD TRAVELER
At tlie regular .March meetinu- so much work was on hand that Long Island Council No. iyrtO, United Com¬ mercial Travelers of .America, at !•'reeport, was compelled to take a recess to Saturday evening, March 16th, when William L. Heyer-of Pine street, Freeport, and .1. Elgar Haper- -sott of Rockville Centre, were initiat¬ ed into the mysteries of the order.
.An affecting scene took place dur¬ ing the installation of the oflicers elected for the ensuing year by Past Councilor John J. Boland, when Al¬ bin N. Johnson vacated the chair as presiding oflicer in favor of Walter M. Nichols, and expressed his regrets that during his incumbency he had only been able in these war times txj increase the membership from iJ2 to St), an increase of thirty members, or a net percentage increase of 'u 9 11 per cent. The brothers responded by immediately tendering a rising vote of thanks to Brother Johnson in ap¬ preciation of this wonderful record and his earnest efl"orts and the es¬ teem in which he was held by the members of this Council.
Events which contributed to the success of the year includes a largely attended family beach party in .Aug¬ ust last, a Christmas party in the Freeport Club, where the program was given by children of the members, a well attended theatre party of mem¬ bers and their wives in February, as well as euchres and other social events. Jamaica Council No. 460 was beaten in a percentage membership increase contest and a banner and dinner on April 27t.h will be given by the gamey losers of that council. It also appears as though this council has won the New York State percent¬ age memiber^ip increase contest, al¬ though tills will not b« definitely known until the end of the month
Walter M. Nichols, as the newly installed Senior Councilor, made a stirring speech, appointed various committees, and then invited the boys to enjoy a spread which he had pre¬ pared.
Memorial for Mrs. IH>ableday.
A memorial service for Mrs. Frank N. Doubleday, wife of the well known CJarden City publisher, who died at Canton, China, in February, was held Sunday afternoon in the Matinecock Neighborhood House, which Mra. Doubleday hetped to found. Her bodv ia now en route to America and will reach here about April 1.
Reports showing the financial con¬ dition of the Freeport Bank, the First National Bank of Freeport and the First National Bank of Bellmore, appear in this issue.
The Freeport Bank on March 14, had total resources of $1,015,1,56.76, a surplus of $7.5,000, and undivided profits of $2.5,12.5.16. Deposits, sub¬ ject to check total $341,781.22; time and other deposits now subject to payment within 30 days, $514,898.4:5, and demand certificates of deposit, ¦SI,217.05.
The First National Bank of Free- port, on March 4, had total resources of $782,5:^.5.8^2, a ,surplus fund of $;'.5,00() and undivided profit.s of $i),- 117.78. Individual deposits subject to check were $364,485.97, and depos¬ its due in less than :?() d.iys, other than for money borrcjwed, $5,604; certificates of deposit, $71,477.47; other time deposits, $24,5,780.80, and po.stal savings deposits,"^14,513.14.
The First National Bank of Bell¬ more, recently established, on .March 4 had total resources of $107,023.1.'',, a surplus fund of $6,2.50, and undi¬ vided pro.'its of $684.82. Individual deposits totaled $;;4,720.76. and de¬ posits other than mone.v borrowed, $20,000; other time deposits totaled $12,765.26.
There is much interesting informa¬ tion in the reports, which show the banks to \>e in a satisfiictory financial
FASHION WEEK A TBERTS
Freeport Merchant Has Great Dis¬ play of Spring Finery.
Fashion week is on at Bert's Spe¬ cialty Shop, Merrick road and Church street, Freeport, and the enterprising proprietor is showing all that is new and up to date in Spring finery for ladies. Misses and children. A spe¬ cial effort has been made for dis¬ tinction and individuality in the suit, dress, coat and millinery departments, and prices are the same, if not lower, than in city stores.
Bert sets forth his claims in the advertising columns of The Nassau Post this week, and extends an invi¬ tation to call, if only to inspect his attractive and varieti stock.
BOARD REFUSES TO LEASE
Town Land to Otto Sauter of East Rockaway.
The Town Board, at its meeting on Tuesday, denied the application of Otto Sauter of East Rockaway for a lease covering art acre of land in Wreck I^ead Channel near the draw¬ bridge for oyster and clam planting. fhe application was refused after several oystermen, including James Noon and Warrington Foater addreasr ed the Board aaying that the land aought to be leased by Sauter ia used as a public clamming and oystsr dig- ifing ground, and that several men depend upon these grounds to supply a considerable portion of their earn¬ ings. ' ,
JUNIOR WELFARE DANCE
Held at Freeport Clab Social Eoent of Season.
The first affair to be given under the auspices of the Junior League of the Soldiers' Welfare Association was held last Wednesday evening at the Freeport Club.
The Junior League was organized about the middle of February at the home of Mrs. M. J. Zulzer, of Wal¬ lace street, Freeport. Its purpose is two-fold, that of fulfilling the per¬ sonal requests of soldiers "over there" and that of providing a party now and then for the boys in camps near
hy.
The ofTicers elected were: Chair¬ man, Miss Marion Jones; vice-chair¬ man, .^iss Helen F^. Wicks; Treasur¬ er, .Mi.=(s Hortense Me.ver; recording secretary. Miss Dorotliy King; cor¬ responding secretary. Miss Gladys Howell. Standing Committees: En¬ tertainment, Miss Helen S. Tuttle; hospitality. Mi.^s Dorothy Fairchild; welfare, Misa Carol Smith; member¬ ship, .Miss Edna Hauser. ,rr
CRANDELLS RETURN TO FREEPORT
Freeport this Spring will welcome the return, as permanent residents, of Henrv- L. Crandell and famil.y. They have been away for several years. Recently they made their home in Brooklyn. Mr. Crandell, formerly vice president of the Bank of Long Island, was active in civic affairs at Freeport. He served on the Board of Education and gave valuable aid in the solving of many difficult prob¬ lems. Both Mr. Crandell and his wife were also active in church af¬ fairs. With other members of their household they vvill occupy the house on Ocean avenue, near the Merrick road, formerly the residence of Al¬ fred T. Davison. This was the first aibode of the Crandells when they lo¬ cated in Freeport, and Mr. Crandell made a purchase of it when he de¬ cided to return.
EARLY HOUR FIRE NEAR ROOSEVELT
The fire department of Roosevelt was called out about 2 o'clock yes¬ terday (Thursday) morning to Hin¬ gletown, near the intersection of Brookside avenue and Uniondale road, to fight flames which enveloped the dwelling of a Mr. Blick, who is eld¬ erly, and lived alone. He escaped from the burning structure with scant clothing.
The Roosevelt firemen had to lay 2,000 feet of hose from Nassau road acrosa the baseball Held to reach the (Ire, but w«re unable to do much, as the flames had gained great headway.
.Ajoining buildings were in danger of destruction and the Hempstead 'firemen, who had responded to as¬ sist, saved them by hard work. The Roosevelt firemen were very grateful for'the aid given.
The building destroyed was former¬ ly occupied as a store by E. Hingle, Jr. The fire is reported to have been caused bv an oil stove.
TO OPEN SOLDIERS ROOMS ON SATURDAY
.Arrangements have been made this past two weeks for opening the Sol¬ diers' Headtjuarters on Brooklyn ave¬ nue, Freei)ort, Saturday evening of this week.
The attendance at that time will govern the time for opening thereaf¬ ter. No personal information will be sent to the committeemen in charge, as none of them will be expected to report for duty until la^er. It is quite probable that for the next week or two the rooms will only be open Saturday and Sunday, but this will depend whether there is need for the opening on other days. The commit¬ tee is ready whenever there are sol¬ diers in town.
The plans for the work to date are to have a committeeman in charge each night, he to select his fellow workers. Those named as duty men, in charge at the rooms, to date, are as follows:
The man named first has the first night, and the one second the next, and then alternating each every two weeks:
Monday John 11. Mahnken, R. K, Ashdown^ Tuesday—Peter Berger, A. L. Fenton; Wednesday—R. S. Barrie, J. M. Keegan; Thursdav—J. T. Cot¬ ter, H. E. Rider; Friday—S. H. Swezey—J. M. Hartmann; Saturday —Robert W. Nutt. Hamilton G. King; Sunday—Frederick H. Plump.
Plans have been made by the com¬ mittee, working through the War Ser¬ vice Committee on "Trainini; Camp Activities, whereby persons wishing to plan ahead for entertaining sol¬ diers at t^eir homes, or at enfertain- ments and dances, can place their "orders" with tbe local committee and pay the transportation of the boys to and from camp.
PEOPLE'S PARTY WINS FREEPORT ELECTION
Oean Sweep, WiA Big Margins,
Over Citizens' rtcket-All
Propositions Carried.
The ticket named by the People's Party, and headed by Robert G. An¬ derson for Village President, made a clean sweep at the annual election in Freeport on Tuesday. The two candi¬ dates named Inr the Citizens' Party, Elwood R. Brilfdel for President, and Hamilton G. King for Trustee, polled only 574 votes collectively.
The total vote cast for President was 1,0:11. .Mr. King polled 378 of the Citizens" votes and Mr. Brindel only 1!)0. 'Mr. Anderson received 800 vol(»', giving him a plurality of 604.
Franklin Bedell, the People's Party candidate for re-election as Trustee, leceived 065 votes, while John H. .Mahnken, named for re-election on ftoth tickets, received C34 votes, Mr. Bedell's plurality is 287 and Mr. Mahnken's 256. S. Dimon Smith, on both licke'.s for another term as Vil¬ lage Treasurer, received 925 votes, and D. Frank Seaman, Collector, also
The taxpayers were in a liberal unopposed, was given 884 votes, mood and voted favorably on all prop¬ ositions. The total vote cast was 516, and the propositions as followa:
.Appropriating $15,000 for all-night street lighting and repairs to plant— Yes, 355; no. 111.
Appropriating $10,000 for main¬ taining police department—Yes, 348; no, 11.5.
Appropriating $10,000 for cement sidewalks—Yes, 369; no, 84.
¦Giving authority to spend from the light fund ^5,000 for extensions— Yes, 345; no, 98.
¦Giving authority to expend from the water fund $5,000 for extensions —y^, 349; no, 98.
Giving authority to procure can¬ cellation of a lease with iNew York City for land intended for park pur¬ poses—Yes^ 374 ;no, 88.
Appropriating $1,500 for fire gongs and indicators—Yes, 302; no, 158.
The voting took place at the house of Excelsior Hook and Ladder Com¬ pany in District No. 1. The total vote cast here was 479, of which 169 were Women. In District No. 2, the voting was at the house of Vigilant Hose Company. The total vote cast was 552, of which 165 were by women.
The election was without any excit¬ ing incidents and not up to the usual standard of activity. This was due to the light opposition to the People's Party ticket and the fact that no unusual propositions were submitted.
LOST GIRL FOliND QUICKLY BY POLICE
Freeport Bluecoats Take Only 15
Minutes to Locate Missing
Elsie Bostrom.
The erticiency of the Freeport Po¬ lice Department was never demon¬ strated to a greater extent than it was late Saturday night, when it lo¬ cated Miss Elsie Bostrom, 16 years old, of Willow avenue, reported miss¬ ing by her parents.
Within fifteen minutes after the police had been told by the greatly worried parents that their daughter had been away from hime for many hours and could not be located any¬ where by them. Patrolmen Jefferson and Cronley found her taking a nap on the bench seat of the Long Island Railroad passenger shed opposite the station.
They took her home, arriving there shortly before the parents, who had been searching in a taxicab for their daughter. Mrs. Bostrom was in tears when she reached home, but the tears changed to smiles as she beheld Elsie. Some differences between the mother and'daughter, the police learned, had caused Elsie to remain out until long after the hour when young girls are supposed to be tucked snugly in bed and slumlbering.
WEDDING CELEBRATION
Mr. and Mrs. MacFarlane Entertain Party at Freeport.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. MacFarlane of Main street, Freeport, celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary last Friday evening with relatives and friends as guests. Progressive games were played and refreshments were served. Many useful and pretty gifts were received by the couple. Among those present were;
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Braren and son, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Morse and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. McCloskey, Mr. and Mrs. Wright I^ewis, Mrs. David Hamaker and Mrs. George Dun¬ ster, all of Freeport; Mr. anji Mrs. Peter Egan and Mr. snd Mrs. George Onderdonk of Brooklyn; M r. and Mrs. F. Fletcher of Lynbrook; Mrs. M. W. Hendrickson and daughter, and Mr. and Mra. Atlen of Bellmore; Misa Irene Golden of the Bronx, Miss Mar¬ jorie Kallman of New York City, and A. l(acFarl»n« of Baldwin.
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