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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-19


b pretty parish hall of st. Marks
Episcopal Church, ON Jersey avenue, has
been converted into a street, which in
every particular resembles one in Nurem-
berg, after which 1t was modelled. The
street will be undisturbed until November
rs. The creation Of the street is one Of
the features of the annual bazaar that
the parish holds. Few fairs or bazaars
ever equal that of st. Marks, and this
time prettier things than ever are ex-
posed for sale.
h fancy tables in the street are In
charge of Mrs. Alexander T. McGfll
Mrs. Charles Elkins. Misses Estel1e
Ogden n Marie Van Worst, Mrs.
Charles Black, Misses Marie Manners,
Blanche tanners and ladies Of the Guild
Of st. Elizabeth and st. Agnes Chapel
Of Lafayette.
There is a stork's nest In the han and
1t Is in charge of Mrs. r. B. stimbIe
and Mrs. Tilden. There is a sausage
bell restaurant in which one may pur-
chase coffee. tea, cakes, biscuit or sand
wiches, from Mrs. Hemming and Mrs.
e. Page. Misses L. Elliott and S. B.
Riley preside over the candy counter.
Miss Clara Warbrick and Mrs. w. War
prick are IN charge of the goose fount.
Mrs. Ward and Miss N. Wayee are in
charge Of the ice cream table. An apron
table, which attracts considerable aften-
ton, Is IN charge of Mrs. M. Wayee,
Mrs: Willes, Misses C. Hodges and L..
Gardner. At the Christmas card counter
purchasers are pleasantly greeted BY
Misses H. Manners, NJ. a. Dali and E.
Williams. Tea is served every afternoon
at four o'clock and ladies' will And this
particular street in Nuremberg an inter-
est1ng and profitable place to visit.
Last night being the opening OF the
1air there was IN excellent entertain
ment. Tit for Tat" was recited by
Miss Gertrude Bonham. THE Dwarf
Orator was given by Miss Vera Van der
Wort. A musical pantomine was given
py Maynard Wyatt, and Miss Helen Rae
recfted Plgnny Wonder" Miss
was presented by Misses Helen Rae, Vera
yam der WORT. Gertrude Bonham. Helen
Bonham and Jack Rae.
The Pied Piper will be presented To-
night An old folks concert win be given
Friday. evening; Little Red Riding
Hood" Saturday afternoon; IAN Tn,
sympathetic Father SATURDAY. evening.
~"Courtship Under Difficulties" Monday
evening and a concert Tuesday eveuine
in which q dozen charming young ladies
vii appear.
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Wilkinson. Gaddis s CO. VS.. James IL Hill
lery.
In attachment-on contract.
By virtue Of an order made In the above
| day Of October. eighteen hundred and ninety
six. the subscriber, auditor appointed by the
said Court in the said cause, win sell at pub
lie vendue. at the Court House. in the City
of Jersey City, on Friday, the twentieth day
| Of November. eighteen hundred and ninety
First-An that undivided one-haif interest
Hereinafter particularly described, situate. iy-
fn the County Of Hudson and State Of New
Jersey, and situated and described as follows.
streets. the same being the same premises
conveyed by Mary l. Gurnee to James NJ
aav Of February. eighteen hundred and
ninety. by will OF said Mary L. Gurnee-
sscond-An that undivided one-half interest
belonging to the said James VI. Hillery to
the tract or parcel Of hand and premises here
/ matter particularly described. situate lying
County 81 Hudson and state Of New Jersey.
situated and described as follows, to wit
LOT number swsnty7six s2s} Court street..
nue., being the same premises conveyed by
| will of Mary L.. Garnse to James u Hillery
Third-Also all that undivided one-half inter-
est belonging to the said James NJ. Hillery
hsrs tine tsae5 na RI paaffIs q dese sans an ei,d premise 5ss
ing and being in the City of Jersey City, in
the County OF. Hudson and State. of New
Jersey, described as follows. to wir:-Lot known
as number two hundred and f~orty-1ve C245l.
Thirteenth street. and being the same prem
! ises conveyed By will or Mary L. Gurnee to
James NJ. Hiliery and Benjamin f. HfIlery.
Which said lands were seized and attached by
John ]. Toney, Sheriff of the County Of Hud-
son, by virtue Of the writ Of attachment issued
in the above stated cause. and viii be sold
R. ARTHUR HELLER.
Auditor.
D ~ M ~ IA
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APRON PARTY IN A VACANT STORE

A pleasant apron and necktie party was
held last night in the vacant store ait No.
u Hoboken avenue, by the members of the
Rathbone Assembly No. II, K. of P. SIS
terhood. The purchaser of a ticket was
given a prize consisting of aprons, neck
ties n fancy articles. Mrs. u. Van
Buren, was presented with a handsome
apron for having sold forty-eight tickets.
During the evening dancing was enjoyed
and refreshments served. The committee
which had the sociable in charge consisted
of Mrs. G. Wering. Chafrman; Mrs. Fl.
Van Buren,, Mrs. c. Clark, Mrs. J. Nc
Caine and Mrs. G.. Bambach. Mr.. W.
Waring assisted the ladies by aking
tickets at the dsor and Mr.. Stennard
acted as Floor Manager. There was a
good attendance present and the affair
vas very successful.
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NOTICE 10 MANUFACTURERS OF AND
Dealers In Fire Hose.

Sealed proposals. will be received at the
Office of the Board Of Fire Commissioners Of
Jersey City. No. IA Bay street, on Tuesday
evening. November "a. 1895. at eight O'Clock,
to furnish four thousand feet of best quality
21A-inch internal diameter OF circular. solid
woven multiply cotton rubber lined
FIRE HOSE,
as per specifications and sample on file IN
the office of the Clerk of this Board.
Each bidder must submit samples OF the
hose proposed to be furnished in order that
comparison may be made with that on file
In the Office OF the Clerk of the Board.
A certified check for ten per cent of the
amount of the bid must accompany each bid,
which win be returned to each bidder after
contract IS awarded.
The accepted bidder viii be required to
furnish a bond, with two ~sureties, in the
sum Of 50 per cent. Of the amount of his bid
for faithful performance of contract
Proposals must be enclosed In sealed en-
velcpes and directed to the Commi;tee on
Supplies, and handed to the Clerk Of the
Board in open meeting when called for.
The Board reserves the right TO reject any
or all proposals, If It considers that the
best interests of the city can be conserved by
so doing.
Chairman of Committee on Supplies.
CHARLES ESTERBROOK.
Clerk Board of Fire Commissioners.
Jersey City, November 49, 1885.
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PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING COAL TO
the Public Schools Of Jersey City.
Sealed proposals are hereby invited for the
furnishing. delivering and placing IN thu
proper receptacles five hundred tons. more or
less, of the best quality OF Lehigh, Glen
wood. Scrantan, Consolidated, Susquehanna.
Green Ridge or Wilkesbarre coal in egg. stove,
nut and pea sizes. to the Public Schools OF
Jersey City, N. J., for the fiscal year begin
min December /, 1895. and ending November
50. 1891 Il
Said coal must be furnished st 2.s40 lbs. to
the ton. well screened. and to be delivered in
such quantities as the Committee on Fuel
or the Board may direct
The bidder viii state the company ana
mine breaker from which he will supply coal.
Proposals to be presented at the next regu-
lar meeting Of the Board, to be held Friday.
November q. 1886.
The Board reserves the right to accept Or
reject any or all bids In whole or ia part
The names Of sureties TO accompany bids
for the performance of contract.
By order Of the Board of Education.
DAVID R. DAILY. s
EDWARD NJ. WATSON.
WILLIAM H. BEACH 7
Committed y
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PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING BOOKS
and Stationery to the Public Schools Of
Jersey City. n. ].
Sealed PROPOSALS are hereby invited for fur
nishing Books and Stationery to the Public
Schools of Jersey City, N j., for the fiscal
year beginning December ]. 1896. and ending
November 20. 1897
The contractors will be required to deliver
goods free of cost of transportation to the
various schools at such times and in such
quantities as the Committee on Books. Sta
tionery. etc, or the Board may direct, and at
the prices named in their bids. The Board
will hold bidders to that portion Of their bids
which may be accepted.
The Board reserves the right to accept or
reject any bids In whole or in part.
Proposals must have the names OF two free
holders. residents Of the State OF New Jersey,
who win become sureties for the performance
of the contract.
Samples Of books and stationery must be left
In The Office of the Clerk Of the Board, High
School building. Bay street. for the inspection
of the Committee.
A list OF the stationery to be bid for can
be had on application to the Clerk.
Proposals, sealed and directed to the Conn
mfttee on Books and Stationery. must be pre-
sented at the meeting of the Board to be held
November q. 1896
BY order OF the Board Of Education
e.
WM. NJ.
JOHN j. KENT
ArvrN u CRAFT Clerk
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LEGAL NOTICES
TO JAMES n. PIDCOCK, JR.. FANNIE
r Pidcock, his wife: and VILLAS


TO JAMES n. PIDCOCK, JR., FANNIE
r. Pidcoek, his wife: and William
You are hereby notified that at a public
sale made by the City Collector OF Jer-
sey City, on the 18th day of April. 1904.
The Mayor and Aldermen Of Jersey City
dred and twenty-scven dollars and thirty
seven cents ALL the land and real estate
situate In Jersey City. in the County Of
Hudson and State of New Jersey, 'front.'
ing on Commercial street, which Is laid
down and designated as lots twenty
eight (28)s twenty-nine fze) and thirty
(30). in block number six hundred and
ninety-six $3.50. upon an assessment map
annexed to a report number fifteen t15),
| made by the Commissioners of Adjust
ment' appointed in and for said City By
{ the Circuit Court of the County of
| son, a certified copy of which report and
map was fled in the office of the City
Collector Of Jersey City, on the 18th day
said sale being made pursuant to the
| provisions of an act of the Legislature
of New Jersey passed March 90, 1886, en-
.An Act concerning the settlement and col
lectien of arrearages OF unpaid taxes. as
IL cities Ct this State. and imposing ana
tevyins a tax, assessment and Hen in lieu
and instead OF such arrearages. and to
vide for the sale Of lands subjected to
future taxation and assessment"
And You are furfher notified that you ap-
/ pear to have an estate or interest in said
land and real estate. and unless the said land
and real estate shall be redeemed. as pro-
vlded in said acts. before the expiration Of
| six months from and after the service hereof.
a deed for the same viii be given conveying
to The Mayor and Aldermen Of Jersey city
/ the fee simple Of said lind and real estate
| according to the prop.-ions Of the said act.
Dated Jersey City, N. j., October "a.
THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF ZEN
r. F. wANsER.
| tSeaI) Mayor.
City Clerk
(Safe No. I55.)
This New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co
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MRS TAYL0Es LECTURE

/. Mrs. B.. s. Taylor, who for a number of
years has had charge Of the Industrial
School for Jewish Children at the Baptist
Mariners Temple, New York, delivered an
last night in the Trinity Baptist Church, on
Bowers street, upon Work Among the
Jewish People, She is a I~ecturess Of no
mean ability, and holds her audience from
the time she begins until she finishes.
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GRAssMANN-MATTHEs.
Hobokenss Ex-Masor Becomes
Benedict Yesterday.

Benedict Yesterday.
Mr.. August F. Grassmann, Of No. 10
Ogden place, was married quietly yester-
day afternoon at three o'clock in the
Trinity Baptist Church, to Miss Minnie
o. Matthes, of No. l45 Zabrisk:e street,
by the pastor, the Rev. r. H. johnson.
The ceremony was witnessed by only the
relatives of the family. The best man
was Mr.. o. Grassmann, a brother of the
groom, and the bridesmaid was Miss
Minnie o. Matthes. a sister of the bride.
The bride was married in a handsome
white silk dress and carried a large
bouquet OF brida roses. Immediately
after the nuptials the happy couple left
for Washington. There was no reception
yesterday, but upon their return they
will give one to their many friends. They
will be back in about a fortnight.
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MRS. KELLOGG GIVES a PARLoR TALL

A parlor entertainment in aid of the Wo-
mans Missionary Socity Of st Paufs P. E.
Church on Duncan avenue was held last
night at the home of the Presid emit, Mrs.
Thomas II. Towar, No. 129 Bentley avenue.
Mrs. L. kellogg delivered a ssTravel Talk
illustrated by original sketches which proved
very interesting.
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LADIES' AID SOCIETY FAIR.

The fair Of the Ladies' Aid Society of
Christ Evangelical Church, Lafayette, was
repeated last night. Many fancy and use
full articles were disposed at reasonable
rates. Tn ladies are much pleased with the
success with which they are meeting. To
night will be the last night of the fair, and
when all the articles have been disposed of
q dance will be enjoyed by the young folk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-19
JOSEPH A. DEAR.

MARK HANNA settles cabinet rurnors
~ calling public attention to the pro-
visions Of law which forbid any person en-
gagged in trade or becoming
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Mark probably thinks that there is no
seat in h Cabinet half as soft as the
one behind the throne-that is to say. be-
hind the Presidential chair.
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TABLEAUx AND A oAErATA.

The entertainment at the Tabernacle
fair last night consisted In several tab
leaux, a vocal duet and a cantata. The
tableaux were copies of famous paintings
and were very prettily grouped. They
were The Reapers. See Saw" and
Christmas Carol. Several very pretty
and graceful tableaux Illustrated the
popular song. "only Me which was
and Master Albert Osm0nd sang "The
Miller and the Maid. admirably. A cam
tata, THE Carnival Of Holidays con-
eluded the enterta nment. There were IN
1t a number of children dressed in the
costumes of different nations. All the
holidays were represented Tn children
acted well and the stage pictures were
very Dretty.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-19

Well Known Lawyer of This City
Married Yesterday.

Mr.. Clarence Linn, of the firm of
Messrs. Linn & speer, of this city. was
married yesterday evening to Miss
Euphemea Terhune. daughter Of Mr..
Richard Paul Terhune, No. 222 Union
street, Hackensack.
The ceremony took place at the home
of the BRIDES father. Among the Jersey
City people present w~ere:-Messrs. w.
H. Speer, Jr., w. A. Barricklo, Miss Min
ME Lin and Mrs. Hensworth.
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DUCATIONAL.
WORK WANTED.

ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS FOR HEAT
ers, Ranges, Stoves and Furnaces kept
constantly on land. Drop a postal and
we viii SEND a man to estimate on YOU
work. Heaters and Furnace work prompt
1y attended TO. JACOB RINGLE & SON,
So and s. Newark avenue.
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nights commencing tonight. 1t IS q stir
ring play, ruiz . exciting moments. and
strong situations. Manager Jacob Lift
has provided 1t with a fine equipment Of
scenery. The leading characters are
Americans serving in hi Cuban army.
Much has been written In commendatfcIl
of the play. In New York it was received
with nbounded enthusiasm. 1t Will be
presented here by the original company.
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THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 10, 1896.

This paper is Democratic in principles
md Is Independent IN its uiescs on all local
questions.
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MILITARY.


70. S. ARMY. PARTICULARLY
for First Artillery at posts in New YORK Harbor. able
bodied. unmarried men. between the ages Of Y and
50. citizens of the United States, of good character
and temperate habits. who can speak, read and
write English. For Information apply 70 Recruiting
Office. 40 Montgomery St. jersey city. Nd
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81 tas HrItish Isles derlss ~ present
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Once of the Evening Journal"


of thu following letter.
once of the Evening Journal"
81 Montgomery street.
Jersey City, Nov. Is, 1896.
To the Editor of ''The Jersey City
News
In your paper of the 18th inst. is pub
lished an article headed For New No.
One" IN which you state that Architect
L. H. Broome. who designed the City
Hall monstroslty, made a hard fight to be
appointed architect for the new building.
His brother-in-law did all he could to
help him. etc"
As am the only brother4n-law of Mr..
L. H. Broome in this city it is evident
that ! am the person referred to. AS
that statement, SO far as l am concerned.
Is an absolute, unmitigated and malicious
falsehood. I request that you retract 1t.
! also know that IT is untrue as regards
Mr.. Broome
JOSEPH A. DEAR.
We hasten, on Mr.. Dear's authority. to
retract the assertion. He ought to know
the facts and what he so positively
states is presumably true-'so far as he
IS concerned" We are panied TO find
that 1t causes Mr.. Dear so much distress
to have his name coupled with that OF
Mr.. Broome. We are really very sorry,
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Catharine NJ. Kobbe. deceased: Emily
NJ. F1aacke, one of the executors Of Cath
arine NJ Kobbe: deceased. by order OF
the Surrogate Of Hudson County. dated
October Is. 1896. hereby gives notice 10
the creditors of said decedent 10 bring in
their debts, demands and claims against
the estate of said decedent, under oath
or affirmation. within nine months from
the date OF said order. or they will be
forever barred of any action therefor
against said executrix. EMILY NJ
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ALVIN II. GRAFT, Clerk.
Jersey City, November IS 1896.
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PROPOSALS. FoR FURNISHING JANIroRs'

ALVIN Fl. GRAFT, Clerk.
Jersey City. November Is, 1896.
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NOTICE TO cREDIToRs-EsTATE OF

NOTICE TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES or
KATHARIN SEEBURGER. deceased;
John Seeburger and John DuseI. exec
utors of Katharin Seeburger. deceased.
by order of the Surrogate of Hudson
County. dated November {. 1896, hereby
gives notice to the creditors OF said de-
and claims against the estate OF said
decedent, under oath or affirmation. with
in nine months from the date of said
order, or they will be forever barred of
any action therefor against said exec2
utors. JOHN S-EEBCRGER.
John DUSEL.
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~RAnudiatsd py Dear.

The editor of 1.-THE News is in receipt
of thu following letter.
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NOTICE TO MANUFACTURERS OF STEAM
Fire Engines.

Clerk Board Of Fire Commissioners.
Jersey City. November 49, 1895.
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(Sale No. i55.1
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust c.
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PROPOSALS FoR FURNISHING COAL 10

Dated october q. lsss. =. !.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-13

culprlt upon whose charge and manu-
factured proof an innocent man suffers;
the blinded father. who. upon prescnta-
tlon Of this manufactured proof. has
driven his son from home-these are
among the serious characters, and the
author has drawn upon them with fldel-
ity 20 human nature. Then, as inciden-
tai characters are the Irish corporal,
whose prototype might have been Kip
ling's Mulvaney; Blddy, a jolly Irish
serving woman, whose avolrdupois and
spirits are both at the top notch; the
dashlng captain OF the United States
regular service; the "Chaperony," seek
ing her affinity. and others. who have
their own work in developing the plot
and story. The play Is full OF incident
and rich in color II has been produced
and mounted in lavish manner. and
the scenery is in every sense worthy
Of the play. This play will be presented
by Miss Putnam and her praiseworthy
company as the opening to a two
nights engagement at the Columbia,
commencing next Monday night. Tues
day night Love Finds a Way" Seats
now on sale at Strauss Music Store.
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DEPOT STREET AGAIN.

Astoria, December 12-Editor Asto-
rian)-In your issue Of the Sth inst.
noticed a communication from Eek,
and upon the matter Of street to the
already built depot. I think that "Ex''
is right and timely in the expression.
1t Is surely time something is done In
the matter Of a street to the depot. Why
has nothing been done toward the
same? Cannot the city council con-
denim property in that part Of the city
for street purposes as well as in other
parts? "Ex's" idea Is extension OF
Commercial street and which surely is
the proper street to be built 1t is the
public to be benefited as well as the
railroad people, and the city council
owe 1t to the public to condemn an ex-
tension Of Commercial street easterly
beyond the depot. and to the Clatsop
Mil, providing the property owners do
not dedicate enough for a street. A
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majority NJ the property owners would
not say one word against condcmnmg
enough Tor street, say sixty or Hcv.
outy feet In width. and It should tc
done Immediately | heard Il said by
some or the couucllmcn-elrc that they
would urgu the said street put through
II elected, Now they are elected, what
win they hog hut can not the present
council take the initiative step toward
the same9 think the property own-
crs In shlvely's must be asleep that
they do not urge Commercial street cx-
tended to the Clataop Mil, and as they
are virtually asleep. think the council
should wake them up little Your
valuable space, presume II limited, 81
| will say lcsa than | should and could
ON the subject. "Ex" should be pattcd
on the back for starting the ball to
rolling Tor u street 10 the depot Com
mcrciM street IL the one the public
wants and no other az this time, SO.
city council, get a move on,
EN, NO, .,
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For number of days past u little
Scotch terrier has been noticed taking
his daily airing ON top ot the awning
over Conns old drug store ON the cor
ncr ot Bond aud 10th street The little
animal appeared quite fearless ana fCc.
qucutly looked down over the edge ot
the awning az pedestrians on the street
Frank Gum, ot the occldcnt, aud soy.
cryl others have frequently predicted
that some time the little animal would
slip and ftll to tho ground, while Gum
was at breakfast the dos was blown
on the awning by the force " the wind.
and his cries OF distress brought Mr.
Gum across the street ON the run. The
dog Is Manager Postal Telegraph
dog is Postal Telegraph Manager
~ the terriers legs, but Il Is hoped 10y
careful nursing It's life may be saved.
otherwise II might be said that he be-
longs to the Ancient order ot dogology.