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PLAIXFIELD COURIER-XEWS, TUESDAY JANUARY 2, 1023. PAGE THIRTEEN DUNELLEN friends residing la Dunellen. vicinity. I p' Store Open 9 to 5:30 HEAU. Founded 18S7 STREET FOURTEENTH WEST OF FIFTH N.

T. Mc Cutcheorf rd January Sa the New Year The Great Shopping Event of We bought our stocks before cotton went up. Now we are in a position to save you tho big difference between the new and the old costs, in addition to the savings which our quantity buying for cash and specially cut prices contribute to make Hearn Cotton ia scarce, and its price per pound is about a third more than last year. Cotton is the material used in most of the merchandise in the January Sale. Keep these facts in mind as you read over the sale lists and note how very low are our prices.

I i i i) Fifth 34th and 33d New York City January Sale of Household Linens The Linen Event of the Year Superlative McCutcheon Linens! Greatly reduced prices! Unusual opportunities for obtaining extraordinary values! The annual January Sale of Household Linens and White Goods begins at the Linen Store today. In anticipation of this event we have gone over our entire regular stock of Household Linens, Lingerie, and Fancy Linens, and marked them "down. And in addition we have secured several, special purchases which we Include and mark also at correspond- Oar Customers Expect Our Sales to Be Business Achievements Everything Advertised On Sale Both Today and Tomorrow JANUARY SALE Sheets and Pillow Cases Special Purchase Sale of Sheets and Pillow Cases for January Sale Standard quality no dressing soft finish well known brand. No Mall or Telephone Orders for the following: PILLOW CASES low prices. ingly Hemmed 42x36 val.

.37 45x36 val. 50x36 val. 64x36 vaL .40 .43 .47 We believe that lovers of fine Linens will do well to take advantage of this sale. It is an opportunity that comes only once a year. New January Prices During January only, the following articles will be sold at reductions of 10 to 30 below regular prices: TABLE CLOTHS AND NAPKINS FANCY LINENS SHEETS, PILLOW CASES AND TOWELS SHEETS Hemmed 64x 90 wer $1.19 64x 99 were $1.29 1 1 1 I' 1 1 a 1 63x 90 were $1.29 1.04 63x 99 were $1.43 1.12 72x 90 were $1.43 1.12 72x 99 were $1.57 1.22 72x108 were $1.74 134 Six 90 were $1.57 1.34 BLANKETS AND COMFORTABLES IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC LINGERIE WHITE GOODS BY THE YARD We invite you to visit the Linen Store and see for yourself the remarkable values offered for this sale only.

81x 99 weije $1.74 1.34 81x108 were $1.84 1.37 90x 90 were $1.74 I.34 90x 99 were $1.84 1.47 90x108 were $1.97 1.42 SIZES BEFORE HEMMING. TJXBLEACHEP SHEETS 54 90 Value $1.17 .82 63 90 Value $1.27 1.02 72 90 Value $1.41 1.09 81 90 Value $1.55 1.19 90 90 Value $1.72 1.32 HILL PILLOW CASES I I NEWS FROM NEARBY POINTS tnaa mot miiiiwim a Hemmed 42 36 Val. .39 45 36 Val. .42 60 36 VaL .44 64 35 Val. .49 SHEETS Size 72x90 seam in value .98 DODWELL RETIRES AS A COUNCILMAN Councilman Benjamin W.

Dod-well, occupied his seat as a member of the Dunellen Borough Council for the last time, yesterday noon, and was succeeded before the meeting was over by Walter Muller. The council, in its appreciation of the public service of Mr. Dodwell, adopted the following resolutions: "Whereas, -after three successful years in ofiice as Councilman of tha Borough of Dunellen, W. Dcuwell is now about to i retire and transier ma iuauue to and 'Whereas, his administration as councilman and otner multifarious undertakings nas not only made history, but has given us a belter lighting system, more up-to-date streets and a regulation of hnildine construction, of which we may look upon with great pride, and "Whereas, much of his success is directly attributable to tactful management and business acumen acquired by close study of big business and how to do the right things at the right and opportune time, and in a proper manner, and "Whereas, we the members of the council who have had the honor of serving with him, wish in some permanent and lasting way to show our appreciation of his generous, loyal and competent service to our community and in a greater sense of his unfailing courage to us; now, therefore, "Be It Resolved, by U3, the members of the council of 1922 that we do hereby record our sense of the deep and lasting obligations under which our borough and its citizens have been placed by Benjamin W. Dodwell through his loyal service as councilman of said borough during tho last three years.

"All through this period he ha3 given freely of his time and talents for the common good and without fear or favor in the administration of borough affairs, which he always handled with frankness and courtesy, and "Be It Further Resolved, that by reason of the foregoing, we da extend to Benjamin W. Dodwell our thanks and appreciation for his public spiritedness which has been a great asset to our community during our term as councilmen and wish to him the greatest measure of success and prosperity, and "Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the council, and a copy thereof presented to the said Benjamin W. Dodwell." Local Water Concern to Bo In Merger Word was received from Trenton on Saturday to the effect that the Elizabethtown Water Company had been granted permission by tho State Board of Public Utilities Commissioners, to -absorb the Watchung Water Company of Dunellen, the Piscataway Water Company, and the Raritan Township Water Company, the new concern to be known as tho Elizabethtown Water Company, Consolidated. To effect the mergers the water company is allowed to issue stock to the amount of $4,000,000 and the gas company to the amount of $3,871,888. The combined values of the properties of several water companies merging was given a3 more than $5,400,000 as of September 30.1922.

and is subject to liabilities of Included in the figure for liabilities is $350,075 in current liabilities and, $975,000 in funded and other debt. Among the assets of the companies are $5,400,768 in fixed capital and $379,254 in current assets. The total net worth of the capital stock of the companies is $4,037,533.96, divided as follows: Elizabethtown Water Piscataway Water Company, Raritan TowhshiD Water Cora- The proposed capitalization of the Elizabethtown Water Company under the merger is of the Piscataway and Watchung Water Companies, and of the Raritan Township Water Company, $50,400, making a total of $4,000,000. HO The rains of last Thursday and yesterday have accomplished con- siderable in relieving the mid winter drought in nearby sections of Piscataway and North Plain-field townships. Wells in this section of tne State have been dry, or nearly ho, lur Buuie uiiu in many cases, water had to be hauled for the use of farmers and other residents, from the larger streams.

The exceptional parched ground took in considerable of the rain, but in some places, the frozen ground, the frost being anywhere from three to six inches, prevented the springs and wells from filling up as they should. Regarding County Finance The statement of county finances fdr the month of November show the following expenditures for this end of the county: Road construction on Main street, Middlesex' Borough, roa'l construction on the Stelton-New Market -Dunellen road, road construction. Walnut street. Dunellen, $1j. The disbursements during the same month for election purposes totalled $53,112.96, a portion of which came into Dunellen and the adjacent communities.

of Mrs. Mary L. Hoffman Special January sale prices on Mohawk. Utlca. Dwlght Anchor.

Wamsutta and New Bedford sheets and pillow rases Will wash heavier. Extra long pillow cases to 40 Inches. Extra long sheets to 108 Inches. and Large Congregations Present The watch night service at both the Methodist and Presbyterian churches on Sunday night were both largely attended, the congregations being exceptionally large. Local News Notes News items for this column may be left at any of the following news stands, where the Courier-News is sale each evening: Washington news stand, 114 Washington avenue, D.

Goldberg and Son, 330 North avenue; and Vincent Tozzi, 404 North avenue. The next meeting of the Borough Council will be held on Monday night, January 8, at which time the budget ordinance is expected to be introduced. The hearing on the ordinance will be held later in the month. Camp No. 9S.

Patriotic Order Sons of America, at its meeting held last Thursday night, initiated candidates, and elected officers. The, date for the installation ceremonies will be announced later. Mr. and Mrs. D.

Goldberg, of North avenue, entertained Mr. and Mrs. D. Bloom and M. Piser, of New York City, over the weekend and holiday.

The Week of Prayer will be held at the Methodist and Presbyterians churches each evening this week. SCOTCH PLAINS ALEXANDER MU1R CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE Alexander Muir was elected of the Township Com mittee at its organization meeting yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, succeeding Thomas J. whose term expired on the last day of the old year. Mr. Muir was elected last November to till the vacancy that would occur with the retirement of Mr.

Nicholl. Township Clerk Edward L. Hand called the meeting to order and swore in Mr. Muir as a member of the committee. Whea questioned by Mr.

Hand as to whether he had made a middle name, Mr. Muir replied no; that he had thirteen letters in his name. He also stated that he was bora on the thirteenth of tho month. Mr. Muir, following his selection by the committee as chairman made a few remarks 'expressing his appreciation of the committee's action.

He promised to give the best of his ability toward the betterment of the town. The salary of the township treasurer was advanced from $20u a year to $350; and that of the recorder from $200 a year to $300. Alfred Griffths was reappointed township treasurer for the new year. Mr. Buckley was mentioned as being a possible candidate for the position of re corder for the coming year.

In view of his communication addressed to the Township Committee received at last Friday night's meeting of the committee, no definite action was taken in the further appointment of a recorder. The committee will wait to hear from him. The following other re-appointments were made: Township Counsel: Walter L. Hetfield, at retaining fee of $75; Chief of the Fire Department: Samuel Macauley, $100 a year; Captain of the Fire Department, William F. Meyer, at $50 a year; Call-men: Harry Wade, Leon Pang born.

Warren Macaulay, Alfred Griffiths. H. C. Pangborn, Chas. Meyer, Robert Anson, ana Clarence Sharkey, at $20 a year; Township Engineer, for three years, Harry L.

Paff; Police Officer. Edward Fritz, from month to month, at $100 a month; janitor, Horace Daniels, at $15 a month; and Township Physician, Dr. F. W. Westcott, for a term of three years.

On motion of Thomas F. Barrett, a citizen attending the meeting, a rising vote of thanks was extended to retiring Committeeman Thomas J. Nicholl. Mr. Nicholl made a few remarks expressing his appreciation of the action of the committee and citizens.

The meeting adjourned until next Friday evening, January 5, at 8 o'clock. Contest at Methodist Church A contest has been launched at the Methodist Church in which all young people of the church may participate. This contest Is being held in an effort to increase the interest of the young people in the services of the church. In the method of scoring it is possible to secure 170 points. To those winning 130 points a banquet will be given; and those winning 110 points will secure honorable mention.

The contest will cover a period of three months and will begin Sunday. The points are distributed as follows: Attend church service (morning) Attend evening church service, Attend Bible school, Attend Epworth League, 1 Attend prayer meeting, Study Sunday school lesson at home, Bring Bible, Lead a Meeting, 10; Take part in meeting other than singing, Memorize 50 Bible verses, 10; Memorize names of Old Testament, 10; Memorize names of New Testament, 10; Memorize Ten Commandments, 10; Bring New Pupil to Sunday school. 10; Report heldful deeds done during week, Extra collections for Missions (3 times a quarter), 1. A number of the young people of the church have already become greatly interested in the project and the contest is expected to be a success in every particular. Public Bo Informed At the meeting of the Township Committee yesterday morning a citizen present brought up the suggestion that the committee take action so that its meeting would be held on two stated dates during the month.

He said that confusion is caused by meeting every other Friday. Though the law won't permit MORNING SPECIALS Today and Tomorrow Until 1 P. M. To prevent dralcra buying, quantities restricted. So Mall or Phono Orders.

a compound fracture or the iett whi which he received when dirt od in on him on Saturday while he was at work digging a sewer ditch at the corner of Grove street and Rahway avenue. 'The police were notified of the accident and Officers Long and Pfur-mann responded. Miss Ruth Jackson, of Clark street, spent the week-end and holiday in Philadelphia with her uncle and aunt, Lieut-Commander and Mrs. D. Wickersham.

The Senior Queen Esther Circle of the First Methodist Church will have a covered supper at the home of the Misses Pearsall, 112 Ferris place tonight. i The Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting in the High School tonight. SOUTH PLAINFIELD. Township Committee Organized At the organization meeting of the Piscataway Township Committee, held In New Market Firehouse yesterday, an interesting situation developed. It appears that according to law, the present population of the townshio entitles the in habitants to a greater representa tion on tho committee than the three members who have hitherto filled the bill.

The result was that in addition to Fred Fitz -Randolph elected to fill the place of Walter G. Dunn, who did not seek renom-ination, two additional members. Headers of the suburban ens will ofteu find news of their in in other columns of the paper under headings from their towns When such news hi too late for the regular coJumn. WESTFIELD TOWN COUNCIL HEARD MAYOR'S MESSAGE The 1923 town council met in the council chamber yesterday morning at 10:30 and organized for the year. The meeting was called to order by Town Clerk Charles Clark after which Rev.

E. J. llolden of the Baptist Church offered prayer. llayor M. D.

Littlefield then read his annual message, which referred ta the phenomenal growth, of the town during the past year and said that between October 1. 1921, anrt October 1, 1922, two hundred and eight new dwelling plans were filed with the building inspector. Increased valuations should pro-Tide necessary additional revenue required for needed improvements. He referred to the traffic conges tion and especially the parking of: iutomobiles in the business section of the town at the railroad station In the evening. This is i becoming a serious problem, lie congratulated the police department on the performance of some very notable achievements during the past year, one of them the capturing of the band of burg- I sales worth Hemstitched .24 .28 .31 .34 val.

val. .42 .44 .28 .32 Hemstitched were $1.29 .94 were $1.39 1.14 were $1.39 1.14 were $1.53 1.22 were $1.53 1.22 were $1.67 ,54 OA wv were were were were were were were $184 I.44 1.32 1 -8 1.44 1.47 i 1.44 U.94 1.52 2 07 1.57 1 Hemstitched .27 .23 VaL .43 Val. .46 Val. .4 8 Val. .53 .31 .33 .36 .41 .74 .32 .37 1 center $1.29 Men's Flannelette Night Shirts .95 Full cut long and roomy some extra sizes In the lot.

MEN'S FURNISHINGS MAIN FL. $6.95 Men All-Wool Trousers 4195 Large assortment of patterns and colors worsteds, cassimeres and chovlots serges and twrds trizes 29 to 46. MEN'S CLOTHING MAIN FLOOR. $24.75 Men's All-Wool Overcoats .19.75 Plaid back latest styles wanted colors sizes 34 to 44. MEN'S CLOTHING MAIN FLOOR.

$19.50 and $22.50 Boys' Suits .15.50 Tweeds, cassimeres, cheviots and homespuns In grey, brown, tan and heather mixtures single breasted Inverted and box plaited models alpaca linings all with two pairs trousers 9 to 17 years. BOYS' CLOTHING THIRD FLOOR. 97 ct. Little Tots' White Dresses 58 Yoke and bishop styles lace and embroidery trimmed elzes to 3 yoars. INFANTS' DEPT.

SECOND FLOOR. $44.50 New Seamless Velvet Rugs 34.50 9x12 ft. neat carpet designs rose, blue and tan grounds. RUGS FOURTH FLOOR. 78 ct.

Turkish Towels .52 Fancy jacquard designs hemmed wide colored borders. TOWELS MAIN FLOOR. 26 ct. Pure Linen Towelings 18 Colored borders suitable for dish or rollers. TOWELINGS MAIN FLOOR.

$1.95 Men's Flannel Shirts ......1.64 Qrey or khaki collar attached all sizes. HEADQUARTERS FOR FLANNEL SHIRTS AND MEN'S WORK CLOTHES BASEMENT. $12.50 Boys' Corduroy Suits Norfolk or inverted plait models two pairs of fully lined trousers sizes 8 to IS years. BOTS' CLOTHING THIRD FLOOR. of officers for the coming year will be held.

Tonight's meeting will also mark the opening of the third series of stock. It is expected that the date for the team banquet will also be decided upon. Meeting Iongue of Women Voters Postponed The January meeting of the League of Women Voters, scheduled for tonight, has, been postponed due to the great number of activities which the members have had during the holiday week. The next meeting of the league while. JANUARY SALES TOWELS Bleached Cotton Hnck Towels hemmed white borders -16 .10 Heavy Quality Pure Linen Huck Towels hemmed good size were .42 .29 Pure Linen Glass Towels check centre name "glass" woven in border blue or red were .58 .44 Soft Finish Pure Irish I4nen I luck Towels guest size hemstitched white damask with monogram wreath were .64 .42 Hand-E mbroldered Show Towels scalloped ends fine Quality linen buck were 2.15 Turkish Towcljt colored plaid or stripe, or plain whita centres colored stripe or jacquard borders were .58 .33 Turkish Wash Cloths colored stripe borders were .06 4 for .15 Iiarge Size Turkish Bath Towels heavy quality absorbent hemmed wide colored Jic-quard borders all dcniraU colors were $2.18 1.75 JANUARY SALE Babies9 Tots9 DRESSES Infants' Nainsook Slips lacs and embroidery trimming were .77 45 Infants' Nainsook Slips 'nod Gowns Yoke and bishop styles were .97 TO were $1.47 vrre $1.77 1.2-1 were 1 57 i.iiH Little Tots' Tub r.g- i 1 or ham and nsi.i'oray --ith SlZCS I y-ars v-era $1.47..,..

9G iljristcoinj Set'? Two pieces lave itd emteroiilary trimming- VJre $4 97 3.S3 Little Fuw Dresrsi Yclic. empire and im.ti models lace and embroidery trimming were $1.24.... .84 liittle Tots Rompers and Creepers- gingham and chambray sizes to 6 years were $1.24 .96 JANUARY SALES Comfortables and Pillows Lach of coal and higher prices en wool and cotton are doubly permuaaive argument for purchasing warm comfortable now at much lowered January Sale price: Floral Silkaline Comfortables White cotton filled single size wess $2.12.., 1.67 Floral Silkaline Comfortables-White cotton niled well stitched winter weight full size were $4 37.. .3 gft Cotton Filled Silkaline Comfortables Floral silkaline plain sateen borders nicely stitched full size were $5. 65..

4 44 Lambs' Wool Filled Comfortables Floral sateen plain borders filled with 100 pure lambs' wool full size nicely stitched were $7.33.. 5 83 Pillows New Mixed Duck and Gooso Feather Pillows Strong, firm 20x28 were $2.56.. 1.88 Size 22x28 were Size 24x30 were $3. 19.. 2.34 Size 26x30 were $3.55..

2.57 New Allied White Goos and Down Pillows Various striped tickings Size 20x28 were $3 87.. 2.83 Size 22x28 were $4.38 1.3.26 Size 24x30 were $4-82-. 3.55 Size 26x30 were $5.33.. 3.80 January Sale Departments Mualias Sheets Pillow Catet Spreads Blanket Table Linens Towels Towelings Rugs Decorative Linens Silk Lingerie Women's, Mines' and Pillows Flannels Comfortables Lace Curtains Portieres Aprons Corsets, Bra. ieres White Goods Housedresses Sweaters.

Undennuslins Infants' Wear Girls Apparel Infants' Dresses Blouses Italian Imports Extra Sixe and Flannelette Underwear will be held in February, unless a special meeting Is called in the meantime. Buckley to Serve Another Term Urged by a number of the citizens of the town and by members of the Township Committee, William R. Buckley was finally prevailed upon to accept another term as town recorder and was sworn In yesterday afternoon. Schools Re-Open The local schools will re-opea tomorrow after the Christmas holidays. Lawrence Kerwin and George pany, Watchung Dickerson.

were sworn in, nowiWater Company. $173,774.08. $1.97 All Wool Crepes 1.52 47-inch sponged and shrunk brown, navy and black. DRESS GOODS MAIN FLOOfl. $1.47 Georgettes 1.18 39-inch largo assortment of light and dark shades.

SILKS MAIN FLOOR. 19 ct. Outing Flannels.1212 Fleecy nap suitabls for undergarments for every member of th family. WASH FABRICS EASEMEJIT. 57 ct.

and 67 ct. Silk and Cotton Mulls .44 35-inch various 'shadss of blue, pink, lavender, helio. pnrple. etc. high lustre.

WASH FABRICS BASEMENT. 32 ct. New Curtain Scrims 18 Tard wide double border ov colonial cross bar. CL'RTAININOS BASSMENT. $3.00 New Nottingham Curtains 2.17 Neat or showy borders white and ecru.

CURTAINS BASElfENT. $3.37 Silkoline Comfortables 2.77 Winter weight full size cotton filled nicely stitched. COMFORTABLES BASEMENT. $2.74 Women's Crepe Kimonos .2.27 Breakfast coat style pretty floral patterns piping of plain crepe on front, sleeves and pockets sizes 36 to 46. K.IMONOS SECOND FLOOR.

18 ct. Women's Cotton Hosiery 12 Black and whlte sixes 8 to 10. HOSIERT MAIN FLOOR. $23.50 Men's Suits. .17.75 All wool in wanted styles and shades cassimeres and tweeds sizes 24 to 42.

MEN'S CLOTHING MAIN FLOOR. $1.57 Men's Cotton Ribbed Union Suits. 1.37 Tan or grey Rels and other well known makes all sizes. MEN'S UNDERWEAR MAIN FL. rick, chairman; Alfred P.

Egan, Eugene J. Wilcox and Guy E. Jackson. Police Alfred P. Egan.

chairman- Guy E. Jackson, Clar ence F. Leonard and Eugene J. Wilcox. Town Property and Street Lighting Frederick S.

Slater, chairman; William Blank, Guy E. Jacgkson, J. Russell Merrick. Poor Guy E. Jackson, chairman; Frederick S.

Slater, William Blank and J. Russell Merrick. License Eugene J. Wilcox, chairman; Clarence F. Leonard, Royden P.

Whitcomb and Frederick S. Slayer. The following town officials were named by the Mayor and confirmed by the council: Town rtierK tor tnree years Charles Clark. Tax Collector for three years Addison H. Clark.

Attorney for one year Paul Q. Oliver. Recorder for two years William M. Beard. Official Newspaper for one' year Westfield Leader.

Assessor for one year and six months Eugene G. Hanford; for six months to fill the unexpired term of Ernest W. Wilcox, who resigned, George II. L. Morton.

Sinking Fund Commissioner for three years J. Ashley Brown. Park Commission From the Council for one year, Clarence F. Leonard. Royden P.

Whitcomb and Eugene J. Wilcox; from the town. George B. Taylor and Mrs. 'loyd W.

Fiske for two Trustee of the Free Pnhlir T.ihrarJ ror rive years Charles II. Cox. Member of the Board of Health for four years H. Harden. Members of the Purchasing Board for one year Alfred P.

Egan and Royden P. Whitcomb. Assistants to the town engineer George B. Miller. Frederick Singer and Russell Knapp.

Allen C. Fitch was appointed deputy tax collector. New Bank Opened The new building of the Peoples Bank and Trust Company at the corner of North avenue and Elm street was opened to the public yesterday, when a reception was held from three in the afternoon until nine in the evening. The reception was attended by nearly all of the citizens who made an inspection of the interior of the building which is complete in every detail. The exterior of the building is of Indiana lime-stone and is of fire proof construction.

The counters are built of Tarve-nells marble and the floor is Tennessee marble. The interior dimensions of the vault are 16 feet by 17 feet 6 Inches. The vault door deighs 17 tons and the diameter of tire vault door is 7 feet 2 inches and the floor area of the vault is 280 square feet. Death of Child Dorothy Virginia Maxwell, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Donald G. Maxwell, of 870 Mountain avenue, died at the home of her parents yesterday of scarlet fever. The funeral was held today and interment made in Fairview Cemetery. Local News Notes An automobile owned and driven by Ralph Woodruff, of White-stone, and one owned and driven "iver Coombs, of Willow Grove, came together at Westfield avenue and First street on Sunday. Woodruff was driving north and Coombs was driving south on Westfield avenue when his car skidded into Woodruff's.

No one was injured and the cars were only slightly damaged. Rocco Del Merco, of Park place, is in Muhlenberg Hospital with i lars rpsDonsiDie lor a uuui- rf ber of thefts in the town. That there had been considerable -adverse criticism of the department because ot its failure to prevent the sale ot liquor at the road house, known as the "Pink Tea House," located near the Cranford Inline, which was recently raided making the committee ccnslst of five members. Tho new appointments are of particular inoment to the resident? of the township, as thty were mid? with a View to the best interests of the people, and outside the pale of party poli tics, one man being a Democrat and tLe other Repuo'lrcn. Both VI iVC? liirA Inni fied with civic affairs an there Is' no doubt that the addl'Smal re- pres-nta' tho commiitee wiU! tend toward tl advancement of the township.

A. G. Nelson was re-elected chairman and Harry J. Manning appointed Vice-Chairman. William' The te-appolntment o' Hamilton as Treasurer.

D. Nelson as Township Physician and Judge R. P. F. Von Minden as Township Counsel was confirmed.

The new committee will hold its first regular meeting In, New Market School House tonight. Auto Accident on Platnfield Avenua Another accident, in which one of the Borden Company's milk trucks was involved, occurred on Plainfield avenue, about 1:30 a. m. New Year's Day. John Clair, of 502 East Second street, Plain-field, reported to the police that while driving his car towards South Plainfield.

and when nearly opposite the home of the late Peter Johnson, he crashed into the rear end of one of Borden's trucks which, he alleges, had no light showing. Hans Behinke the driver of the truck, was thrown from his seat onto the road, but escaped with a few scratches. Clair's escape from serious in- ijury was miraculous, as his car was practically wrecked. Clair is believed to have had a passenger with him at the time of the acci See Today's Evening Journal or World for Exceptional Sale of Men's Mixed Wool Hose and Great Special Purchase Sale of Apron Dresses by the county authorities, but which has now been closed. Assertions had been freely made that this place was receiving police protection, but no one had Produced evidence to prove these assertions and that he had lea unable himself to ascertain that such evidence existed.

He recommended that a new police recall system be Installed. He recommended that one member of the board of assessors be given bis entire time to the work, and stat-4 that an ordinance had been Introduced and is now on first reading providing for extra compensation for the clerk who shall hear- board uicuiucia ia. th8 conclusion of the reading his message Mayor Littlefield named the following council for the year: Laws, emT" PnblIc Safety and Convenience Guy jackson chairman; iMU Merrick. Alfred P. Egan J- Wilcox.

Finance jMen P- Whitcomb, chairman; Alfred P. Egan Blank. Building arence F. t. chairman; "osene Ria ifreaencK is i i -n Royden P.

Whitcomb. Eov manic, cnairman; Whcomb, Clarence F. F'eJerick S. Slater. 4 Wter J.

Russell Mer- the change of time of meeting as suggested, steps will be taken to keep the public properly informed of all meetings of the committee. Posters will be put in the postof-fice and on the bulletin board outside the Township Hall bearing the date of the next meeting ot the committee. Annual Meeting Building And IiOan Association The annual meeting of the Fan-wood and Scotch Plains Building and Loan Association will be held tonight in its rooms in Park avenue, at which time the election dent, but his name and the ex-! Mary L. Hoffman age 7S tent of his injuries, if any, havoj years, of Oldwick. mother of Mrs.

not yet been ascertained. 1 Ella Apgar, of this borough, died The frequency with which ac-Jon Sunday, December 24, and the cidents involving Borden's trucks i funeral held on Thursday of last have occurred on Plainfield avenue; week at the Oldwick Methodist would tend to the belief that they! Church, the Rev. Luke Hovey. tho are not carrying sufficient lights, paster officiating. The inter-It is stated that when the trucks ment.

was at the Presbyterian arrived in South PiainfieU. Corn If ty st Fairmount. night they were hft tor rs.ii'-' AHhor.gh Mrs. Hoffman lived cd than has liiiherto beei; to har retire Tfo at the Oldwick-case. jiciniiy, she had a number of.