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184 .- Charles C'ha lerinin, " urlius V. C'ichner, John W_Haring, Joseph W stichler, Abraham stout.
CITY COUNCILMEN
I&" .- George W. Bampton, James H. Brush. Franklin B. Carpenter, Elward snedeker. William White James IJ. Wilson.
1. .- George W. Bampton, Ihn Beard, Garet Van Muter.
1 .- t harles Chamberlain, Woham White, James II. Wilson.
15 -Report .1. Betyr, Charles M. Reel, Istar Tinkey
IN 0 .- Seha M Bogert, Charles "I Am)-Plan, Silas II. Jessup.
180 -Radert J. Beige, N. (. Carpenter, N .A. Wind.
' 1 - Robert Mot agne, Lewis Wallune, Georg Wilhelm. '.o. Charles Chamberlain. David Tohl, Fra w ns Bolting.
Ist' . - David Benson, Sala M. B. rt. William Buck, John MeDer- 11 th, Edwin R. Kirk, Bernard Loughrey, Moritz Meyer, Ralph The mas, George Wilheln.
1st, David Benson. Herman II Brunjes, William Buck, Charles Chamberlain, J I.n. M Dermott, Theodore F. Pruden, Robert .A. Reed, the les Wehle, the arge Wilhelm.
I -tr re W Barker Elbridge V. S. Bessen, Hermann H. 1 19 4. Charles Chamberlain, John M. Dermott, William A. Mary, The IF Pruden. George P &hinze). Fry Jerick schmiersihl.
. hratig r bir gers, J din M Dermott, Henry Offerman, Theod re Par- Apr. J. m. - R - 1, Frederik L. . hunersahl
Ist : - summer B. ( de, Patrick Duffy. Jun C. Dubirkomp, William 11. 1.11', Christopher Gregory. Themas F nster, J Jan Il Pape, Theodore ». Parker, C'ohn sott.
Ist. - charles II. Bagley, Robert H Bosson, Patrick Duffy Goalge Forter, Toomas F. Redmond, Peter Ritter, Iroderick L. Schmersahl, Joseph Themas, Henry B. Wallace.
1. 9 .- Robert H Beson, Joseph W. Bownes, Sumner B. Cole, George Forster, Jarig Healy, John Lo Peter M davisk, Thomas F Helmond, Peter Ritter, Charles W. Schalk, Frederick 1. Schmerahl, Ralph Thomas.
1-70 .- Thar! s Chamberlain, Sumner B Cole, James Curran, Jr , F V. Peite Fig, James A. Genye, John I.e ., Peter MEGavisk, Thee lure L. Pok ., H Reiche, C. Striners, I L .. Timpken, L Hildeman.
1×"1 -James Curran, Ir John Curtain, F W. Peitering, Alexander Fevby Bra Jey Fisher, James A. Graver, William H. Havens, Michael Martina, Poter Musavisk, Christopher Stimus, II I .. Timpken, Charles
1×72 .-- seha Tx gert, Lewis Bu benbender, Sumner B. C'de, Alexander Feyh, William H Hivens, F W Heyne, John Lee, Julin Logan, J F Mane 1, J'ai. Mc Mahon, Abraham P. Sandford, H. L. Timpken.
1473 -1 W Bowner, R. M. Cook, F. W. Hayne, C. F. Howard. J Logan, J. P Mansell, J. Mc Mahon, P Mallen, J Russell, A. I' Sandford J. Tivy F. B. Williams,
16,4 -> mter B. Cube, James J Colley, Edward Dwyer, Charles E HOWREJ, F T. Leve ing Ferdinatul Luthin, Thomas Miller, Peter Mul 'en, Charle } Habe, J wph Ruwe.Il, Lor nz Tivy, P B Williams.
Ja7, -J HI Bow Fem, W. H Ella, Charles Grows, F \ Leonhard, P. M lange , 1 M Mal n, Thomas Miller, Charles F. Rahc.
William U Ellis, Charles Gr wa, John Mc Mahon, P Metin- new Tona M Her J F D'EN D. Charles F Ruhe Sannet Wolh.
1×77-& F Chi -. v. J ( Duhrk p William H. F lis, Charles Gr ms, 1' T Plunkett. H. I Schmidt, Juantel sullivan, Samuel Webb.
187x -S. F. Crissy, J. Curtin, P T. Plunkett, Thomas Miller, II. II. whmidt, Gustave streng, Daniel Sullivan, Samuel Webb, J. R. Wiggins (councilman-at-large until March 25, 1879).
1\"9 .- Lawrence Buckley, & F. Prissy, John Curtin, William Mehan, Thomas Miller, H. H. Schmidt, Gustavo Strong, Samuel Well.
1880. -- Lawrence Buckley, S. F. Crissy, John Curtin, Frederick Kanf- mann, William Mehan, Patrick T Plunkett, Herman 1. Timphen, Dan- iel Quirk.
]>>] -Juhn Curtin, Frederick Kaufmann, John Lee, Thomas Miller, Patrick T. Plunkett, Damel Quirk, Herman L. Timpken, Thomas M. Vallei
lasy -- August Gra mann, Frederick Kauffmann, Jnmes Kinney, John Lee, Thi Din Miller, Louis ML. Stein, Herman L. Timpken, Thomas M Vallean.
1×83 .- Bethnel N Crane, Angust Grassmann, Frederick B. Kaufmann Janus Kinny, John Lee, John Meighan, Lonis M. Stein, William Winges.
1××4 .- Bethuel N. Crane, Angust Grassmann, James Konny, John Lee, Patrick Landrigan, John Meigban, Patrick Maloney, William Winges.
POLICE COMMISSIONERS.
Police Commissioners .- The board of police commissioniers, chief of police and recorder have charge of the public peace and good order of the city, and to see that the laws and ordinances are properly observed and all penalties for transgressions thereof iluly enforced. All of these officers except the chief of police are elveted directly by the people. The pre- sent chief, who has held the office for seventeen years, has a national reputation as an expert detective and executive officer. There are now forty-five policemen employed by the city.
The following is a complete list to date of the com- missioners, chiefs and recorders ;
POLICE COMMISSIONERS.
1870 .- Hazen Kimball, president ; August Bente, William H. Child, William P. Judge, John E Me Whorter, F. K. Rowald, clerk.
1×71. Frederick L. S.hmersahl, president , August Beute, William Il. ¡ Child, William P. Judge, John C. MyWhorter, John MI Culloch clerk.
1-72 .- Frederick I. Schmersahl, president ; August Bente, William I. Child, G. M. Sinclair, John E. M. Whorter, John Metalloch, clerk.
1873. Peter Metlavisk, president ; August Bente, William Child, G. M. Sinclair, John E. Me Whorter John R. McCulloch, clerk.
1x"4 .- L'eter MeGavisk, president ; Angust Bente, William H. Child, G. M Sinclair, John F. Me Whotter, John R. Mcculloch, clerk.
1875 .- Joseph Russell, president ; Henry M. Bischoff, William H. Child, G. M. Sinclair. John E. Mcwhorter, John R. McCulloch, clark
1:56,-Joseph Russell, president . Henry M. Barhoff, William II. Child, John McMahon, John E. Me Whorter Gentgr J. Ducker, clerk. 1×77 .- Joseph Russell, president ; Henry M. Bischoff, William P. Judge John McMahon, John F. Mcwhorter, George J. Ducker, clerk. 1x78 .- F. V S Besson, president : William P Judg , John Mc Mahon, John F. M. Whorter. William L'iz, Robert HI. Alberts, clerk.
1×79. E. V. S. Bowwwon, president ; - Clark, William P. Judge, John h Mahon, William U'tz, Robert H. Alberta, clerk. .
1×> 1 .- John O' Neil, president , William H. Dilworth, William P. Judge. Wheel Lally, Joseph Bus I, William Utz, Robert H Alberts, clerk INALE Y S. Besson, president . William II Dilworth, William !' Judge, Michael Lally, Wilham U'tz, Robert H. Alberts, clerk.
J&8% .- E. V. S. Besson, president ; Frank Baeder, Charles Chamberlain William I'tz, C H Miller, clerk
1543 .- Herman 1. Timpken, president : Frank Bauler, Herman D Burch, Charles Chamberlain, Michael Coyle, M V. Melhormatt, clerk
1×44. - Horinan I. Timpken, president ; Frank Bauder, Charles Chan- berlin, Michael Coyle, Charles W. Kanfinann, M Y M. Dermott, clerk.
OHTEPE OF POLICI ..
1x.5-61. Francia M. Mc Donongh. 1 ×6.,-64. Lonia Salshnry
1xBl-62. William H Felton. ISG-7. James Davis.
186 _- 63. Edward M. nk.
1867-84. Charles Ihm wan.
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CITY OF HOBOKEN
1-67 76. Jumars Pope.
1877 1 .- Francis M. M. D.mug 1.
Fire Department .- The Fire Department under the township of West Hoboken was controlled by a Board of Trustees, but after the ine rporation of the city, the department came Under the Direct control of the Conneil. The principal excen ive officers of the departments are the chief engineer an I hi assistant.
The following is a list of the officers of this depart- ment to date :
TRUSTEES DY FINF DF ANTMENT, JOWY OF HIM KIY.
1819. Juliu Vaa Beakerok, Eniran I v Sanford, we rotary , El. win A. Stevens, treasurer ; I. V Brower David M D mart, Php Kip, Geer . W. Morten.
1×50 .- John Von Bosker.k, chairman ; Hoyt Sanford, s rotary . Fl win A Stevens, treasurer ; David M. Denrest, Henry Code, David Mas- ters, David Walker
1×5) Prter 1 Bowles, chairman Das 1 Mant ., .retury ; Jimes H. Dewey, Lapt Willinmu Hay na, William II e, G. i . C Perry, Edwin A. Stevens,
1:52. Hot sinfon, chai man ; Charles Clami-rlain
Michnel T. Vor n, Garret Benson, Peter Mchan, Filwin A St Vous, til- lian Van 11 uten.
1853. Gilliam Van Houten, president : James Houseman, so r tary . James Davis, George J. Geer, On The ( Perry, John Updyk, hn Why4.
1×54. David M Dentarest, pr lent : Benjamin G Comply. . . re- tary . Willum C. Arthur, Walte Ball, Jolin J Me tul, John ( > 1. Hazeltom Walkley.
CHIFF INCINFR &.
JEJ-36, John W Van Boskerek. 1897. Arthur Hope.
1873. Jantes furman, Jr.
1424. SunodAr 1 r
1-24-60, John M Boanl.
17 No idas D. S. hu ult.
Jan1-62. Stephen Rodgers.
1863-64 Hul It A. Reed.
145. Charle chamberlain.
1×04-65. John Kennedy.
1981. Frank 11.1 i., Jr.
1×69 70. Jame Curran, Jr.
1x8º William O' Dontell.
1471. John O'Donnell.
15. 1-81. Chantes Gerning.
ASSISTANT ENGINEERS.
1- H. None.
1871. Mi hael D' won.
1x. Fran is M Kay.
1×:2 75 M had Mrlntyre.
1,56. William Horses
1×74. Nrholas D Schmidt.
1:57 James O. Moll.
1858-01 John Lewis.
1576. Jume henny.
1401. J. hn D. P Mount.
1178. William Bonner.
INGL. Samuel Archer. 1879. F.auk Herwig, Jr.
Issn. John W Exex,
1.11. Lancome kennedy
(sal. William O'lh unell.
1366-6, John R. M. Cuik ch.
1 .52. Charles German.
1-68-60. John O'lobell.
ISS33. William Miller.
Isin. Jamen A. dienyer.
1581 Adun Bonner.
Water Commissioners - The board of water com- missioners and water registrars, have control of the water supply of the city. They are elected by the people, and the commissioners serve without salary. The chairman of the Council is a member of the board.
Hoboken was supplied by water from Jersey city from 1837 until November 1st, 1842, the supply being taken from the Passaic River, at Bebeville. The rates charged Hoboken by Jersey City for water thus sup-
phe w. a ten por cons higher than the rate targed to the consumers in Jersey City, sine. 1ss2 11 )- bok as has been supplied with water taken from the Hacken ack River, at New Milford, the me above Hackensack, by a private company, ki wa as the "Hackensack Water Company, georg med." The rates charged by this company are five je reont, less tr the city than try . chargedin Jers city. During the last two year the death-rate in Habe ken les de re. - el from 26.6 to 21.1 per th u- und. The party of the water from the Har ken-ack River hal , wass been above criticism until July of the present yer when for a short time it had an unple mah at teste mid sme 1. Chemical analysis . howed the trouble to be entirely of vegetal le origin, a peculiar combination of the che - Tenhoxh usting the oxygen froot the water. R. - course was jormediately had to Dr. Leeds system of aeration, which consisted of Loving chapter air into the water at high pressure at Son Milford. This libera ted the exeven in the air, and it went into solution in the water, thus entirely restoringits vital- its. The trouble immediately ceased, and do water has since been of exceptional purity.
The rates charged consumers in Hoh ken by the water board are about five per cent I pher then those charged the city by the water company, in order to cover the city's expenses. Al the mans u the city belong to it, anl the water board have entire charge of the distribution, coller ions of moneys and disbursements. The duties of the registrar require alility, gout judgment and an intimate knowledge of an intricate system of distribution to consumers. All these are possessed in a marked degree by the present registrar, who has held the office during the last fourteen years.
The following is a complete list of the water com- missioners and the water registrars to date.
IMMISSI VA 8 PREVIOLA TO IN'T
Flound Charles, fraid nt ; Falgar Brachial I mur Charls ( inter, we rot. ry ) ref me John Ireland , Julius M Board, hier . " Rumpt n, chairman of Conuril
MINCE 1837.
Elmond Charles, president , Edgar Hrva lhea l, tr amurer ihl Charl %
Shipown 1 Wiloam White, chun man of uncil
1. 5 - Filmand Charles, prend at . Flas Her melhru , in . John
Charles clinton registrar Charles W (r kne, wellant n_ist i
1- 9 EInund Charles, president ; 1 or Brow thesl, tr unner ; W W Shipqqun ; Abraham Barker : Robert J Bet , Fat man if um Chuck Clinton, ses of ar, Charles W. Clocher, and ing
Suckley . R. J Betg huirman of coun 1, Ehir bread, Vm- loom B& wker ; Charles CHuton, registrar ; Charle W. ( knet, amg tabl ruh strar
1811 - W W Shippen, president Carsten Serek, Ir . r. John Suckley, Edgar Brawlhead , Moralan Barker. R. J Ber, human of Council ; Charles Clinton, registrar l'hard W (1 kor contant registrar.
1x62 - W W Shippen, president . Carsten "pink, treasurer, Jolet 11. Illdenharst .
John wicklay ('barke & Hin, road rar ; C'harley W ( khor, a. tant replatrar.
1 Sept. 8. 1ST, alquilted in place of J M Hard.
1×72. Junes II. knihu.
1476. James Curran, Jr.
1-27-7 . James K -nury. Isto Willam Banier.
1800. Joseph Ken g.
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HISTORY OF HUDSON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
:. - W' W' sippen Carsten Seira : Jobst Haldenhorst . John & Hey : - Carpenter . seba M Boxart, chairman of Council ; They Fint regis mar , Charles W Cli kter. assistant registrar.
1º 4 -W. W. Shippen, president ; Jobst Haddenhorst John Buckley : I-Men Starck, treasurer John McGovern, R. A. Reed, chairman of un 1. Charles Cinten. registrar . J T Son k. amistunt registrar.
-w W shippen. president Carsten Seirek, treasurer ; Jobst Had suhurt John McGovern; R. A Reed, chairman of Coun il ; lire l'int n. registrar ; J T sairck, assistant registrar.
If - WW Shippen, provide ( Carsten Seirck, treasurer , Juli Havde horst, John Met vern ; John Lionsman ; E. V & Beson, 1 rm n ft uncil . Charl » Clinton, registrar . George Perry assistant r gis rar
007. W W Shippen : Herman I.phmeyer ; John Mrbovern ; Tobst :kohort John Liuneman ; Theodore S. Purker, chairman of I'm 1. 1 arles ( inton, registrar . George Perry, asistant registrar
JAS .- Jobet Haddenhorst, president. Herman Lohmeyer, treasurer ; John McG wern ; Juht Linneman ; & S. Elmonston ; Peter Ritter, hairman et C'oun il : R. A. Reed, registrar ; George Perry, assistant Ie istrar.
1\'D .- S. S. Edn nston, president ; Herman Lohmeyer, treasurer : J hnv Pmuhrkoop John Linneman , Johnt Haddenhorst ; Peter Ritter, , Wirman of Council ; R. A. Reed, registrar ; George Perry, assistant INtrar.
1.70 .- 5. 5. Elmonston, president . H. Lohmeyer, treasurer ; J. C. Dobrk. p. Joint Haldenhunt : - T bin ; Peter Metiavisk, chair- man of Coun il , R. A. Reed, registrar ; George Perry, assistant regis-
1871 .- 8. S. Elmonston, president ; John C. Duhrkoop, treasurer ; Jobet Ha Henhorst : Herman Lohmeyer ; Peter MeGavish - chairman of in il M. H. Murphy, registrar ; Ge rge Perry, assistant registrar.
1×7 -- S. S. Edingston, president ; john C. Pulirkemp, Treasurer; Just Madenh Ert : Christopher Clark : John Mc Dermott Sets Bogart, hairman fe ur .il , M. M. Murphy, register , George Perry, assistant registrar
1-" .- J. het Haddenhorst, president . John @ Duhrkoup, treasurer : . 1 ark John Melermott ; Leonard J. strastny ; Joseph Russell, chair- man of coun ']: M. H. Murphy registrar ; George Perry, assistant . gistr r.
1 71 .- Jubn M .D .rmott, president. C. Clark, treasurer; S. & Edmon- m : Jobet Had-lenhorst ; L. J Strustny ; Joseph Russell, chairman of mne). M. II. Murphy, registrar Weurge Perry, assistant registrar
V.phorst. > > Elmon-tin ; L. J. strastDy , Thomas Miller, chairman if u . M. H. Murphy, registrar George Perry, assistant registrar 1×7r -JeEn MI Dermott, pre ident (' Clark, treasurer ; S. S. E.lmom- ston. William J Winged; I. J. Strastuy Charles Gross, chairman of c . : M. Il. Murphy, registrar ; George Perry, assistant registrar.
1-77 -J. Gn M. Deruttt. president ; "' Clark, tre wurer; $ $. El- minston, William J Winges : D. J. Strastny ; John C. Pfefferle, chair- man f council , M. H Murphy, registrar ; George Perry, assistant 1 . Zestrar
1×7%,-William J. Winges, president : C Clark, treasurer ; S. S. El- monstein , John M. Permuott : Herman Fayen ; John R. Wiggens, chair- man of onneil, M. II Murphy, registrar : George Perry, assistant I .g -trar.
1×79 .- William J Wine@. president ; (' Clark, treasurer . S. S. Ed- Htiston . Herman Fayen . Jobn Mh Dermott . Sammel F. (riguy. chair- maw of rouncil ; M. Il Murphy, registrar ; George Perry, assistant registrar
1-6/. \ iam J. Winges, president (. Clark, treasurer : Herman Fax 1: 5. 8. Ealbionst n : John Mc Dermott ; Lawrence T. Buckley, hier sau of counent, M. H. Murphy, registrar ; George Perry, assistant registrar
1. 1 \ & Fhoonston, president : ( Clark, treasurer; John Mc- De Th . H.renan Fayen ; Martin Steljes ; John curtin, chairman of , muci M. H. Murphy, registrar, Gerry" Perry, autant registrar
1 2 .- 5. S. Falmonston, president. (. Clark, treasurer ; Herman Faren John M. Derin it . Martin Str jes ; Thomas Muller, chairman of
I>xi .- J In M. In rm tt, president : Herman Faven, treasurer ; Mar- to st Ve : C. 1 rk, > S. Edu unton ; Frederick haufman, chairman
1 44 -John M. Dermott, president : Herman Fayen, trimsurer . C Tark Mart . st- lje Charles H Rud Iphy . William Winger, chairman .f .un | M. !!. Murphy, registrar George l'erry, assistant registrar.
CHAPTER XXXIX.
CITY OF HOBOKEN. (Continued.)
Land Improvement- Water Company-Banking-Steamship Lines- Courte-Societies-Mihtary.
The Hoboken Land and Improvement Company was incorporated by an act of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey, passed Feb. 21, 1838, with power to purchase, improve, mortgage and dispose of lands and other estates in and about Hoboken, for the purpose of grading and laying out the streets and squares, erecting wharves, etc. The capital stock of the company was all taken by the heirs of John Stevens, by a decd dated May 6, 1839. This company pays at the present time about one-third of the taxes of Hoboken. The officers are W. W. Shippen, presi- dent, and S. B. Dod, secretary and treasurer. The directors are W. W. Shippen, S. B. Dod, John Stev- ens, Edwin A. Stevens, John J. MeCook, Robert C. Livingston and William M. Macy.
The Hoboken ferries belong to this company. Their principal depot is at the foot of Ferry Street, from which boats run every ten minutes to Barclay Street, New York and also to Christopher Street. A new ferry, belonging to this company, is now build- ing, to be run from the foot of Fourteenth Street, in Hoboken, to the foot of Fourteenth Street. New York The company runs eleven boats, averaging seven hun- dred and fifty tons each. Capt. C. W. Woolsey is superintendent of the ferries.
All special street improvements such as grading. paving, curbing, flagging, sewers, etc., are done under the direction of the mayor and council on application of the property-owners affected by the improvement.
Improvement certificates are issued by the city to pay for these improvements, and when the improve- ments are completed their cost is assessed upon the property benefited in proportion to the benefit re- ceived, by commissioners of assessment appointed by the mayor and Council. In case the cost of any im- provement exceeds the amount that can be assessed upon the property benefited, the balance is paid by the city.
These assessments are subject to revision by the mayor and Council, after an opportunity has been given to the property-owner assessed to present their objections to the same.
The money raised by these assessments is used to redeem the improvement certificates issued.
The Hoboken Gas Company has its works on Willow Street, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth Street4. It supplies not only Iloboken, but Union Ilill and West Hoboken also. It was organized in 1863, and during the last year furnished fifty-five million cubic feet of gas, the price for which ranged from ¿2.25 to $2.75 per thousand cubic feet.
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CITY OF HOBOKEN.
The officers are W W. Shippen, president and treasurer; S. B. Dod, secretary; J. W. Bates, super- intendent , Wilnam Havens, bookkeeper. The directors are Carsten Sierck, vice-president ; Henry Offerman, Andrew Clerk, John P. Kennedy, John R. Halladay.
The Hackensack Water Company Reorganized. was formed in 1851, and commeneed to supply water to Hoboken Nov. 1, 18-2. It also supplies the town of Union, West Hoboken, Wechawken, North Bergen, Hackensack and adjoining places through about fifty miles of pipe-mains. The principal works of the com- pany are located at New Milford, on the Hacken ack River, about five miles above Hackensack.
The company has a reservoir of about three million gallons' capacity at Cherry Hill, two mites above Ilacken-ack, and one of fifteen million gallons' capa- city in Weehawken, about two miles north of Hoboken. At the latter point their high-service works are located, which consist of a brick tower one hundred and fifty feet high, supporting at the top an iron tank contain- ing one hundred and fifty thousand gallons of water ; this tower, as well as the whole works, are supplied with a complete outfit of the latest and most improved pumping apparatus made by Henry R. Worthington. The average daily drait of Hoboken is three million five hundred thousand gallons, West Hoboken and town of I'nion together one hundred and twenty-five thousand gallons, Hackensack seventy-five thousand gallons, and of all other consumers two hundred and twenty-five thousand gallons. The officers of the company are : President, R. C. Bacot ; Secretary, W Shippen ; Treasurer, W. W. Shippen ; Chief Engineer and Superintendent, Charles B. Brush. The directors are W. W. Shippen, R. C. Bacot, Daniel Runkle, Henry De Forest, Julian Kean.
The New York and New Jersey Telephone Company started business in Hoboken May 1. 1851, and has one hundred and thirty-five subscribers. The average rate for each subscriber is seven dollars and fifty cents per month. It bas one hundred and five miles of wire in use, and employs two female operators during the day and one male operator at night. Three Williams improved switch-boards are in nse. The office is at 82 Washington Street 'Crane's building). George G. Stevens is the resident man- ager. The officers at present are : Charles F'. Cutler, president : Alexander Canum, vice president ; Jacob C. Clark, treasurer ; W. D. Sargeant, general man- ager.
The American District Telegraph Company opened its office for business Det. 20, 15-4, with righty-five subscribers, at 93 Washington Street. The officers are: 11. L. Timkin president ; T. L. Parker, vice-president ; H. A. Ginede, secretary ; J. C. Chamber- lain, manager ; J. Herbert Potts, attorney ; Directors, 11 L. Timkin. T. L Parker, Robert Morton, Julius Soblatter, C. F. Kalgebehin, II. A. Garde, E. J. Stevens, B. V. Crane.
Banking .- Tur HOBOKEN CITY BANK was organ- ized as a bank of deposit and discount under the general banking law March 25, 1557, with a c pital of fifty thousand dollars, and commenced business April 25, 1837. President, Benjamin S. Taylor; Cashier. J W. Van Baskink ; Directory William Cooper. F. B. Carpenter, J D. Littell, E. Montague E. W. Dubois, Beniamin S. Taylor, S. I. Joeup. W. W. Shippen, Louis Becker. W. I. Plummer, J. W. Stickler, Robert Hankins, John Gardner, George W Morton, Frederick Bare, Samuel R. Syms, an l Charles T. Perry.
Der. 30, 1858, the capital was increased to one lun- dred and ten thousand dollars.
In 1-58, C'ashier J. W. Van Boskirek died, and was succeeded los J. H. Johnson, who served to July 30, 1869. On Sept. 3, 1-63, W. G. Shepherd, teller, was elected cashier, and served unt'l the death of Pres- ident Taylor, in July, 1871, when he became pres- ident.
In June. 1865, the bank was merged into a national bank.
F. T. Lillindahl was cashier from July, 1571, tu July, 1880, when he was succeeded by W. B. Goodspeed, the present cashier. In January, 1574, Mr. W. C. Shepherd, president, was snecceled by Samuel R Syms, who still holds the otlice. The present capital is one hundred and ten thousand dollars, surplus and undivided profits ninety-two thousand dollars. Divi- dends have been paid regularly semi-annually from the start. An extra twenty per cent. dividen I was declared to the stockholders of the Hoboken City Bank at the time of its conversion to a national bank.
THE HOBOKEN BANK FOR SAVINGS was incorp - rated March, 1857. It immediately opened business at No. 73 Washington Street, the business days being Monday and Saturday. The first officers ele ted were : President, Edmund Charles ; Vice-President, James Pope; Treasurer, John Ireland; Secretary, Frederick W. Bohmstedt.
Directors,-Edwin Stevens, Cornelius V Clickner, Robert J. Betge, Charles Spielmann.
Manngers,- Edwin Stevens, E. R. V. Wright, Cor- uclins V. Clickner, Edmund Charles, Charles Spiel- mann, Robert J. Beige, James Pope Philip Laner Richard Coles, Wm. H. Gelston, John Ireland, t'has. T. Perry, Chas, Clinton, Philip II. Mulford, Jesse West, George V. De Motte, James II. Dewey, Gil- lian Van Houten, Garret Van Mater, John M. Board, Henry Board, Robert C. Bacot, Francis Price, John Sturgis, Jr., Alexander Shaler, George Fansel, 1 .. M. Bohmstedt, Edgar Broadhead, Thomas Foster, John M. l'latt
The present officers are,-Bryan Smith, president ; Robert Stalo. vier-president ; Wm. Machold, treas- urer ; . I. G. Pickenbech, secretary.
Directors-James Besson, F. Nichols, C. S. Shultz, Augustav Freygang, W. H. Dilworth.
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HISTORY OF HUDSON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
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