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November 2010 Blog Posts (3)

July 25, 1913 murder at Michelin Plant

I found this article - while I was looking for something else - about a brutal murder in front of the Michelin Plant. Interestingly enough, this is the second brutal crime I found that happened at the plant. I know it's not a pleasant piece of Milltown history, but I thought I'd pass it along. Has anyone heard of this crime before?

"Jilted Lover Kills Woman Who Would Not Wed Him, Shoots Man and Eludes Officer in Pursuit."…

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Added by Edward J. Dailey on November 27, 2010 at 12:05am — 5 Comments

Come one and all to these events of the Milltown Historical Society

On Saturday December 11, our halls will be fully decked with holly, and we will be open for our annual Holiday open house. See our parlor with in all its holiday splendor, complete with Christmas tree with model train on loan from Jim Reid of Frosty Automotive. Come learn how a typical Milltown family would spend the winter holiday season, and sample some warm cider and homemade baked goods.

Sunday December 12 will feature a Magic of the Holidays show at the Milltown Senior Citizen… Continue

Added by Barbara Wright on November 18, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments

Home News article about Raritan River Railroad Train Depot and Model Train Show

The Milltown Historical Society is a cosponsor of this great event. Click the picture open the article that ran in the Home News Tribune on November 4, 2010.

WHAT: Holiday train display

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 13; noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 14

WHERE: Milltown Senior Citizen Center, 60 Violet…

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Added by Barbara Wright on November 8, 2010 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment