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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
GREENvILLE NEWS.

The new Lehigh Valley abutment at
the end of Smith street is being rapidly
pushed. 1t will consist of three piers
100 feet longs feet above and II feet
below the surface. They are to be of
Connecticut brown stone. Seventy-five
men and thirty teams are engaged in the
work p j. Condor is the contractor
The work will cost $4,000.
A hop was given last night at the resi-
dence of Mrs. M. Armstrong. An enjoy
able evening was spent, and The
festivities did not close till early
in the morning Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs McEadden,
Misses E. Acker, M. Mcneil, e. Martin, j.
Stringhanl, Mrs. Whitford, Messrs r.
Phillips. G. Miller, Charles Phillips J.
Hollister, and Mr.. and Mrs Mcneil
Great dissatisfaction is expressed by
the citizens because the Fire Truck Sta
tion is always short of men, and the eff
cient men are transferred to other dis
tricts- Linden avenue, too, is SO heavy
that il is difficult to get to fires.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
THE NORTH PARADE.
Two Divisions with Three Thousand
Happy Children.

Two Divisions with Three Thousand
Happy Children.
The parade north of the railroad was
divided into two grand divisions and con-
tanned about three thousand children.
The houses along the line of march on
Jersey avenue were artlstically decorated
with flags and bunting and the enthu-
siasm of the crowd who witnessed the
pageant was unbounded. II seemed as if
every one who was on the sidewalk or in
the windows had some precious little
Interchange OF pleasant salutations all
along the line.
The children all wore flowers and rib
bons of every description, and looked
supremely happy as we'll as exceedingly
pretty. The girls marched with eyes de-
murely turned to the ground, The boys
with heads erect and firm step.
DIVISIONS AND MARsHALs.
The parade was divided into two divis-
ions. John q. lnWright was marshal of
the first division, which was composed of
the Centenary, St. Paul's, Grace Church
and Zion NJ. f. Sunday schools. The Sec
ond division was composed Of the North
Baptist, Second Pres sbyterian and Park
Reformed. 4. Austin was marshal
AS early as eleven o'clock the children
in holiday costume began to arrive at the
different class-rooms. The public schools
mad closed uIter un6 morning session, 10
allow them to participate in the parade.
Arriving at the Sunday schools the schol-
ars took their places in the classes as
usual. All seemed happy and free from
care. The teachers gently advised them
as to their bearing and conduct on the
line Of march, The pastors and superin-
tendents seemed to be everywhere at once
patting the little ones on the head and
having pleasant word for everyone.
AT the Centenary M. r. Sunday school
rooms an interesting programme was
rendered and short addresses were made
BY the Rev. Or. McNichols, of Newark;
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
Arions' Big Plans.

The Building Committee of the Arion
Singing Society met last evening and ex-
amined plans drawn by Architect Louis
E. Duenkel for the enlargement and al
terat1on of the clubhouse and hall. The
plans embrace two-story addition on
the west side Of the present building of
35x54 feet and a three-story extension at
the rear, to be fitted with large hall and
stage and living apartments for the jani-
tor. The rooms of the present building
will be remodelled and the entire i'm.
provement will cost about $4,000 A
general meeting Of the society will pass
upon the plans. The committee think
the plans will be endorsed and work will
be commenced on the improvement in a
few weeks
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
Convict the Ballot Boz stl.fsrs
A PRETTY SORT OF pENsIoNER.
Census Questions Treated with scorn by
q War Veteran.
TRENToN, n. j., May "a, ls9O.
u. B. TITUS.
Secretary

Census Questions Treated with scorn by
n War Veteran.
Mr.. John Bumstead, who is in charge
of the young men who are trying to find
out how old people are in Jersey City and
other disagreeabie Things for Editor Per
ter's Census Bureau, has encountered
one individual who treats the whole con-
cern with the utmost contempt
He is member of Henry Wilson Post,
a resident of the Hill, and the recipient
of at least 5000 from the government in
the shape Of pensions.
Yet he is SO disloyal that he refuses to
answer the first question put to him by
the enumerator. His case has been re-
ferred to United States District Attorney
Duryea, and he may be called upon be-
fore long, 10 answer some questions lar
taker
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06

The nude body Of man who must have
been in the water almost year was
found floating in the Hudson, off Sixth
street, Hoboken, this morning. There
was nothing left of the head and the
right leg was missing. The body was re-
moved to Cranes morgue.
The Independent Scheutzen Corps, of
Hoboken, concluded their two days fes-
tival at the Scheutzen Park, Union Hill,
last night. A large crowd attended,
among whom We're Mayor Grassman,
Freeholder Coyle, Councilman Stanton,
City Clerk McDermott, Assistant City
Clerks Kirschner and Darcy, and Free
holder Cullen
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
To Jersey Families.

When in need of dry and fancy goods. or
when in need Of any article for your home go
to Brooklyn for them.
Go to Wechsler & Abraham's colossal estab-
lshment. Sixty-one separate departments
embracing everything for personal and home
wants.
Free round-trip excursion tickets by applying
to the Pennsylvania Brooklyn and JerseyC City
Annex ferry Office including horse-car tickets
on the Brooklyn Side, WechsIer s. Abraham,
Fulton street, just above City Hall. Free de-
livery daily.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
Died Of the Heat

Anton Nick, aged twenty-five years. a
Polander employed on the coal wharves
at the foot of Sixteenth street. dropped
dead yesterday afternoon while at work
IL is supposed that he died from the
effects of the heat Ten men were over
come with the heat at the Lehigh Valley
abatement in Greenyille yesterday.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
Ooykendall Must Go to jain.

Judge Lippincott this morning handed
down his decision in the application for q
new trial for Nelson J. Coykendall, con-
convicted of having conspired to swindle
the Second National Bank. The Court
declined to grant the application and
Coykendall must serve out his sentence,
which will be imposed next week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
Commissioner Heppenheimer Reap
pointed.
Reap

General William c. Heppenheimer was
last Thursday reappointed by Judge
Knapp Park Commissioner for a
term Of five years. The signing of this
appointment was the first work done by
Judge Knapp since his illness.
The General was sworn in by Deputy
County Clerk John Fisher this morning.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
their ablutions in the canal and river
nowadays
The newly made lawn around the rail-
road station is great improvement.
REUNION OF VETERANS.

The Second New Jersey Brigade Society
VIII Meet at Newark.
The veterans of the Second New Jersey
Brigade will have their annual reunion
at Newark week from next Wednesday.
The following circular has been issued
and sent to all the members:
SECOND NEW JERSEY
BRIGADE SOCIETY,
TRENTON, N. j., May "A, 1890.
The third annual reunion of the Second
New Jersey Brigade Society 18th, 9th, 7th,
Sth and 18th N. j., I'd and 120th N. Y.,and
other regiments servlRg with that brig
ade) will be held at Newark, N. j.,
Wednesday, June IS, 1690--the annivers-
airy Of Battle before Petersburg, Va, 1864,
in which the brigade was engaged
The society will convene at eleven a.
M sharp in Association Hall. No. 13 Clin-
ton street, for reading Of reports, election
of officers and new members, and trans
action of other necessary business.
At twelve o'clock (noon) sharp His
Honor the Mayor OF Newark will make
an address of welcome, to be responded to
by General James f. Rushing. The chief
address of the day Will be delivered by
General e. Burd Grubb; and there Will
also be special address on Religious
Work in the Army by Chaplain Cline.
11th N. J. Brief addresses may also be
expected from His Excellency Governor
Albeit, Theo Runyon, ex-Chancellor n
j.; Generals Sewell. Sickles, Sharpe, Carr,
Karge. Plume, Department Commander
G. A. R. Matthews and others. All old
soldiers, and citizens generally, welcome
at these exercises.
At two o. m. sharp the Sth N. J. Veter-
an Association-"A Rockers Old Guard''--
will fall into line, aud escort the society
and its guests to q hall, near by, for the
collation.
The Local Committee General Francis
Price, 7th N. j., chairman, Captain Will
lam ii. Howard, Sth N. j., secretary will
have charge of and make all necessary
local arrangements.
The members of the society, and all
officers and soldiers who served with the
brigade during the memorable years 1861
1865, are cordially invited to attend this
reunion.
Newark, ever local and patriotic and
public-spirited, will no doubt give us a
hearty welcome and grand reception.
Comrades, let us once more fall into
line, and revive our memories of Will
iamsburg, Gettysburg and Petersburg.
Let us once more touch elbows" and
renew our old ties, as when we marched
beneath the flag and kept step to the
music of the Union.
All G. A. r. posts in New Jersey, and
all newspapers in New Jersey and other
States, are kindly requested 60 make due
announcement OF this reunion, to the end
tna6 full notice thereof may reach all
veterans concerned.
By order of
GEN. ROBT. McALLISTER,
President.
u. B. TITUs,
Caarafarr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
A scrap Of Paper saves her Life.

1t was Just an ordinary scrap of wrapping
paper, but it saved her life She was in the lasr
stages of consumption told by physicians that
she was incurable and could live only short
time: she weighed less than seventy pounds
on a piece of wrapping paper she read Of Dr.
Kings New Discovery and got sample bottle;
it helped her she bought large bottle, Il helped
continued its use and is now strong, healthy,
rosy, plump weighing 14g pounds. For fulies
particulars send stamp TO W. II. Cole. Druggist.
hort Smith Trial bottles Of this wonderful Dis
coyery Free at Geo. II. Whites Drug stozs ADV
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06

Chief Donovan, of Hoboken. when seen
this morning about the remarks made at
mass on Sunday by the Rev. Father Cor
rigan, of the Church of Our Lady of
Grace, in which he accused the heads of
the Police Department with neglect of
duty in not finding Fleesey. the murderer
of Denning, said he did not wish to say
anything on the subject, but that the po-
lice were doing all in their power TO cap
ture Fleesey.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06

"Pa," asked the small boy, swho made
this city2,
.sCity Surveyor Josiah Tice."
"Who made all the buildingsS"
"City Surveyor Josiah"
ssWho made the streetsW
"City Surveyor"
..Who made the Street CommitteeY's
''City Sur.
WHO made Josiah Ticef'
"There now, son, you have mei's
And the wind does not yet sough
through the whiskers of the Man who is
Monarch OF all he Surveys. Ireedo,aid1s-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06

seventy-three votes The question Of the
constitutionalty of the statute then arose
and the case was referred to the Supreme
Court for an advisory opinion. The Chief
held that the contested election act was
constitutional but not conclusive, a quo
warranto may still be brought. A trial
by jury is not necessary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
t0ict the Ballot Boo Suffers.
e0NVERY FIRED OUT.


Special to the jersey City Ne,es.
TRENTON, June 6, 1890. In the Supreme
Court Yesterday Chief Justice Beasley
read an opinion in the contested election
case In Mtddlesex county, which has the
effect of unseating the Democratic
County Clerk, Patrick Convery, and put
ting in his place John H. Conger, the Re-
publican contestant
The matter was tried in the Circuit
Court, the contestant claiming the Office,
Notwithstanding the apparent majority
of sixteen against him. BY swearing the
voters it was shown that the Republican
sandidate had received q majority Of
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
Hartnett,s weather.


In homemade summer drinks. A spark
ling beverage may be easily made from
Knapp's Root Beer Extract. 25c
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
Nfr.. nexamer Arrested.

At noon today, Judge Seymour. of Ho-
boken, issued a warrant for the arrest of
Philip Hexamer. tine proprietor of the
riding academy on Hudson street. Hex
He Is accused by John Schroeder, the
driver of coal wagon, of No. 157
Bergenline avenue, Union Hill, of hay-
ing struck him with a whip on the Wee
haWken boulevard Yesterday
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06

WASHINGTON, June 6, 1890. Weather
indications for twenty-four hours, for
Eastern New York, New Jersey and
Eastern Pennsylvania: Rain; station
ary temperature; southeriy winds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-06-06
THE GREAT REPUBLIC.

Con0ict the Ballot Boa Stufers.
Connecticut western news., 1890-02-19
LAKEVILLE.

B. B. Bartram is sick with quinsy B.. J. Beers returned to work in Canaan last week
 Perry Cleaveland is spending the winter in Stamford, Conn. s. ,.5.
 Bert Shaw and family have moved to Hotchkissville, where Bert has found employment '.,
 Mrs Emma Carter is slowly recover ing from a severe illness.
 Henry Smith, who had his foot crushed by the cars last summer, and has been for some time past at the Soldiers Home, has returned. His foot is in bad condition yet.
 Mir Holbrook, from Boston, has established first-class fish market here. He brought his family with him. They reside in part of the building formerly used as rink.
 Dr Knight and some others are hay. ing ice drawn from Mt Riga, as no ice has formed on the lake here as yet.
 If report Is true one of our young men, who has had several tussles with the grippe lately, made final grab las, week and secured for himself prize, @ partner for life.
Connecticut western news., 1890-02-19
WEST CORNWALL.

Miss Anna Cruttendon, who has been at Mrs R. I. Scoville's the past three months, returned to New Haven Tuesday.
 Miss Edna Dean closed her school on the Sharon side last Friday. ....
 Cochrane Bros have in another fine lot of COWS and working cattle.
 Mrs Laura Emmons spent last week with friends Tn Bridgeport. ''-> s,'
 James Thompson moves to Fallt Village March 1st., where he is employ ed by E. w. Spur. @ .,
 The ladies hold New England Sup per on Thursday evening. --f.s
 Mrs Charles Wolfe was on the Grippe list last week.
 The new street lamps are great i'm provement to our village these darl evenings. ,>s .. /.
 Luman Wickwire has just purchased new family monument, sarcophagu' style, of Hartford parties. .;a
 Another doctor in town. A. l.. Futile M D., recently practicing physician il New York city, has taken rooms at tn. Elmore House, and will be ready fol business at once. We wish him success and at the same time hope there will b. no sickness How can he have business unless there be sickness
Connecticut western news., 1890-02-19
SOUTHFIELD.

The last was. another Sunday of pleasant weather.
 The last of the older Baldwin family, Mrs Amanda, widow of Almond Bald win, was buried on Saturday last at New Marlboro cemetery. She died the 12th inst and was 87 years old. .,4;t
 Mr Fl. Palmer had another poor turn the last of the week, but is better at this writing.
 The other La Grippe subjects are improving.
 w. E. Herrick arrived home Saturday
 The long-looked.for desk arrived last week and was placed in the church on Saturday. ::
 One or two have filled their ice houses here but all the rest wait and look like the 5th calf. :, \: :.
 We are inclined to believe that Nature cares for herself If we have no ice we shall not need any what say you all If 1t comes @ cold summer what say you then. '
Connecticut western news., 1890-02-19
KENT.

Mrs M. R. Stanwood and son, of Columbus, Ohio, were guests ct J. Ber- ry's few days last week.
 Mrs John Hopson is in New York city
 Mrs D. N. Sellig, of Newburgh, is visiting her mother, Mrs B. Fuller, and former friends here.
 There is one case of measels in our village-probably more to follow.
 Miss Lena Watson gave party to . select number of her friends Thursday evening last. They danced at the hall, to the inspiring music of Rents fine orchestra. A fine midnight supper was served at Miss Watson's residence.
 The dancing season has come to a close. Party has followed party, to the extent of two or more in one week. But to those whose religious training marks out just forty days wherein they cannot dance, the time has come to desist from pleasure, and even. those who do not observe the lenten season are ready to retire from so much gayety.
 Six weddings in this town since Jan 1, 1890. Must be contagious. Not Rus. sian influenza exactly, but rushin' we d dings. The latest case reported was al the residence of Mrs l.. A. Mills, in this village, Saturday evening, Jan 15, when Miss Ida Bradley and Rollin Frink were united in holy bands. The happy couple have many friends here, who offer hearty congratulations, and art sincere in best wishes for future happiness.
 The body of man was discovered lying beside the railroad track neal Leonard's crossing, about two mile' south of this station, last Friday morn ng. The coroner was notified, and upon examlnation the dead man wa recognized as John Rogers, who hat lived alone in house just below Soutl Kent. He had been seen in Kent Thurs day, and was walking on the tracl toward home when he was struck by southbound train. Tue body was takel in charge by the authorities of Nev Milford.
Connecticut western news., 1890-02-19

the drama, but begged permission to finish the play. The sheriff supposed he had all escape guarded but when the play was over it was found that Freder- ick had made good his escape through window from behind the scenes.
 A one armed man. named Noble, employed by Dr Bushnell, of North Adams, was found lying beside the track at Cheshire on Wednesday, suffering from injuries to his head and arm. He was taken to the North Adams hospital and died in the afternoon. The accident is a mystery and the only explanation is that Noble fell from the train. while intoxicated.
 A big cooking main between Pitts field and Troy birds took place Thurs day evening at Kindefhook lake, N. Y. The fight was for $500 on the main and $10O on each battle, and Pittsfeld put in some fine birds. A large number of sporting men from Berkshire county and New York state were present at the fight Troy birds won and the affair ended in free fight among the specta- 1 tors. ..-"
Connecticut western news., 1890-02-19
SHARON.

M. F. Whitney has gone west for . car load of horses, which means that the old horses will have to go and give room for the new ones. ~f.
 Peter Liner, Jr, is quite sick: II hear that La Grippe has taken hold 8 second time. ..,.:re. On account of the storm there was not any sociable held at J. M. Reeds. He says try once more.@ John has got o pack. of dominoes of the new kind which go as high as double nine. s '~t
 Hello How is this-shoot four times to kill fox ? Ask F. R. Goodenough, he can tell you how it all happened. ,:.
 Thomas Doyle and Miss Bridget Galece were married in Kent last Thurs day. $ .-s.t
 Andy Walters will return to his post the last of this week We wish him all the success there is to be had.
 The house and lot known as the Peck place was sold on Saturday to Mrs s. A. Lowell. Consideration $1, 300.
Connecticut western news., 1890-02-19
FALLS VILLAGE.

The Housatonic river has been large ly augmented by the recent rains.
 A chimney took fire in the village during the gale of Saturday night and was not discovered till sunrise Sunday morning. but few pails of water sub dued the flames, which did no damage.
 H. s. Dana, of Westchester, N. Y., night operator at the station. has moved his family here and gone to housekeeping.
 Chester Ford has so far recovered as to be out again.
 The unusual task of digging and cementing cistern in midwinter was performed on the premises of J. J. Hornbeck last week.
 The indulgence ill the pleasures of fishing and fox hunting has been keenly enjoyed by many a sportsman this winter, with fair success.
 The Catholic church was scene of matrimonial festivities last Thursday the occasion being "Nuptial High Mass" and the contracting parties, MT Fred G. Parmelee, of Canaan, and Miss Marcella Lowe, of Lime Rock. Tho church was we'll filled by an expectant audience at the hour appointed for the service-10 o'clock 8. m. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev Father Fox, of Lakevllle, and az the happy couple entered the church the organist, Miss Mary Goggin, played the "Wedd- ing March" and the choir of St Mary's church, of Lakeville, did the singing. The bride was very tastefnlly attired in rich. gray cashmere Taylor suit trimmed with Surah and black braid with high cut corsage and wore girdle. Tho gloves and hat matched her dress in color and material. The groom wore a plain black suit. The bridesmaid, Miss Katie Lowe, sister of the bride, ore a blue dress with hat of the same hue, trimmed with gray, while Peter Clarity, of Lime Rock, acted as "best man." After the ceremony the newly married couple repaired to the home of the brides parents, where reception was given, about 60 relatives and friends being present. They were the recipients of several articles of silver ware as we'll as other articles, also 8 check for SlOO from MT and Mrs M. B. Richardson, with whom tue bride had lived for IT years. They took the evening train amid shower of rice, on wedding tour to Bridgeport and other places. On their return they will com mence housekeeping at Canaan. =
 There was an entertainment at Lime Rock, Monday evening. Five young ladies in one load attended, and John Wilcox was in the load and for some reason @ the boys say John is the hsppiest man in town
 Hall, Hornbeck & Co.'S special bar gains for next Saturday will be big cut on ladies' shoes and hosiery.