This Day in History: 1922-11-02
Ashley W. Curtis, 49, of Mahwah was killed by a truck as he attempted to cross Franklin Turnpike. He was employed by the Brake Shoe Company in Hillburn and was on his way to work. The driver of the truck, who was arraigned and released on $1,000 bail, said that he had blown his horn at Curtis, but he had not responded. He leaves a son, Ashley, 14 and an aged mother. the funeral was by Rev. Simpson. (Bristow)