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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
sHERRARD saOrS.

Sherrard, Nov. 1S.-John Edgar,
OF Des Moines. Iowa. was visiting
relatives in Sherrard Tuesday.
Peter Lawson. Of this place, left
for Wyoming Monday.
John Haddick, Jr., and wife, of
Gable visited relatives here Sunday.
Mrs. james shannon. of this place.
is visiting friends in Cable for few
DAYS.
Sam Spargo. Of this place. who
has been sick the last two months, is
able to be out again.
Mrs. Amel Bengstou, of Cable,
was visiting her sister, Mrs John
Jones, Of this place.
Thomas Conville, Joseph Wilde
and Fred Tonkins, of Cable, were on
our streets Tuesday.
Miss Dolly Lee and her sister, Mrs.
Emma Wallace. Of this place, were
visiting in Cable Sunday.
Charles Samuelson, wife and fam
lily, OF this place, we're visiting
friends in Swedona Sunday.
John Adams and wife and family.
OF Gilchrist, was visiting at his wife's
parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. Dixon. of this
place Sunday.
John Nichols, of Cable, moved his
family and household goods to this
place, which they will make their
future home.
The fret meeting OF the literary
society last Friday evening was well
attended and proved 10 be a success.
The society will now meet every Fri.
day evening in the school house.
Miss Ella Strachan. who has been
staying with her brother, William
Strachan. Of this place for the last
three or four months. returned to
her home in Moline last Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

Paradise is not los. to Rock Island
is the praverful hope OF all, but
The Lost Paradise" 10. That 10 TO
say that the presentation of DeMille's
great labor play BY that fitting title.
VIII not take place tonight. The
play IN which Joseph Callahan has
been starring with the support Of .
trohman company, has gone where
the woodbine twineth. It has can
celled all engagements in conse-
quence OF dull business and the ILL.,
ness OF company's leading lady.
which has greatly handicapped il in
its performances of late. So there
will be no Lost Paradise" at Hsr-
Pers theatre tonight. and no other
until Saturday night.
when Denman Thompson's famous
''Old Homestead, !" with original cast,
scenery aud all accessories win b.
presented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19
To C1ro . Cold ln One nay.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
II il fails to cure. Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-19

If You are ''dead tired" tone up
your system with Dr.. Nays Renovs-
tor.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
CONVICTED MURDERER SENTENCED.

Morrstown. Nov. H-David Wilson VINO was
yesterday convicted Of murder in tho FIRST oegree'
for having killed his wife, was arraigned to-day In
the Morris County Court for sentence WILSON,
who is a colored man. had nothing to say wneh ne
was placed before the bar Judge Magic sentenced
him to be hanged in the Morris County jail on De-
cembsr 1G
Wilson killed his wife June last by nra'nins
her with axe she lay sleeping Ills only eA
cuse for the crime was that he was drunk
II has been learned by the Sherin that on Mon
day night last Wilson had planned TO escape from
ne jail. with two other prisoners named pave pave
Williams and Jacob Bailey. 1t was their m acn
70 surprise Keeper Munson when he came 70 III III
the cells for the night and knock him down WIN
"a a. IRON bar They had secured bar OF 'Eon nepey Sy
,soosening II from Of the cell windows Neeps.
Aunson. fortunately, overheard the conversat,,oon
tween Wilson and the others engaged ~ tne R.vr ,
soo no took steps at once TO prevent ~"
osSy1ng out their planA
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
BAYONNE.

Mr. and Mrs George Cadmus gave a pleasant pro-
,ress,ye euohre party a. their home. No s3 Avenue
g on Thursday evening.
The members OF the Young Peoples Socisty OF
Chrletan Eneeav0r connected with the First Baptist
Church and A select number of their friends were
agre.ably entertained On Thursday evening ny MISS
Mabel Dolbcr OF No 80 West Thlrty-th!rd-st
Under the direction Of Mrs. George H. SeNsmlth
and Miss ADELAIDE Ellsworth the juvenile operetia,
princess Rosebud" wa. given on Thursday evening
in the Newark Bay Boat Clubs winter clubhouse by
a CO OF local young folk.
The Rev. Horatio W. Mcguire. rector OF Calvary
Protestant Episcopal Church. has been chosen TO
membership IN the Mutual Culture Club.
Cards have been Issued FOR the marriage OF Mss
MIR Frances Reilly daughter OF Mr. and Mrs
Thomas Rsily OF LOrd-ave., Cornelius Sylvester
BRADY son OF Sir. and Mrs James Brady. OF Hobart
ave The ceremony vii! he so.emnlzed IN ST Mary :
star OF the Sea roman Cathohc Cnurcn on Neihes-
Tity superin,endent Of Schools Charles NJ Davis
was the host OF the Mutual Culture club on Thurs
Thc Athena Club me-, Friday afternoon at the house
OF Sir and Mrs William +. Stephens. OF No. 7i2
Announcements has been made of the engagement
of Nlss Luce Suckow. daughter OF Mrs. ". 5uckow,
of Avenue r.. young lady prominent In Third Ward
society 20 the l;ev. Horato w. Mcguire. rector Of
Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church .
Miss Permllla Bird daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas j. Bird. OF " est Twenty-hfth-st, was mar
rled on Thursday evening to Frederick Schmezer of
Avenue D. ,
s.cood-st received the members OF the Helpful
circle of King Daughters connected with the First
reformed Church. at their home on Wednesday after
Mr. and Mrs Charles Rappenhagen. OF the Hud-
son County Boulevard celebrated on Tuesday even
ing the tenth anniversary OF their wedding.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
NEW-BRUNSWICK.

Elaborate preparations are being mace TOT
celebration in honor Of the election OF Mckinney
and Hobart In this city on Monday evening Ihe
Frelinghuysen Lancers of Newark. will be IN the
parade and delegations from various parts or MO
dlesex County will take part. Major Kenneth j..
Duncan will be grand marshal
Fall field games of the Rutgers College Athletic
Association were held Monday afternoon on
Nelson Field. The sophomores won the class
banner by scoring % points
Or Louis Rever, OF New BRUNSWICK. iectured on
Monday evening before the Newark University TX.
tension Society on THE Permanent Value OF
An organ recital will be given on Thanksgiving
evening in the First Methodist Church by fro-
fcssor W c. Carl, Of NewYork. assisted by MISS
Sawyer ., -
CAPTAIN william Butler. L. s. A, recently ap-
pointed military Instructor and comnandant or
Tho cadet corps at Rutgers College. arrived In TINS
ci.y last week from Fort Smelling. Minnesota, ana
has entered upon his duties at the college
Mr. and Mrs Warren Snalley. OF Stilton. on
Monday evening celebrated the twenty-tiith ami
versary OF their wedding in the old family home
stc,d which has stood for 2D years. A large
party OF relatives and friends from all the sur
rounding country was present.
A wedding anniversary bazaar, an entertainment
of n novel and popular character, was held In AS
sociation Hall or Wednesday. Thursday and Friday
evenings OF this week 1t was for the benefit OF
tho Y. NJ c. A. and large sum was realized.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
MONTCLAIR.

delightful reception was given by Mrs. Theo-
dore Castles Wallace at her home In Prospective.
on Thursday afternoon 10 Introduce her eldest
daughter Miss Helen Wallace The house was pro-
fusely decorated with palms and chrysanthemums,
yellow being the prevailing tint. Among the women
who assisted In receiving were Mrs. Edwin A.
Bradley. Mrs John Il. Emery. Mrs. Joel Jenkins
and Mrs. d. n. Force.
The home OF Mrs. Thomas Porter, in Union-st.,
was filed on Thursday evening with guests to wit
ness the marriage of her niece, Miss Bertha Tread
well Porter. and Or. Seth Cook Comstock. of New
York The large house was oxquisitely decorated
with flowers and potted plants The bride was at
tended by Miss Mary B. Taylor, of New-York. as
the maid of honor. and the bridesmaids were Miss
Irnogene Weeks of Montclair Miss Alice Bussing.
Of New-York and Miss Amy Treadwell OF Albany.
\ Y Dr. Douglass Ewell. OF New,York, was the
snd oai'e br RapOn Rs ESOs aoae IT, Of @
! ukes Church on Wednesday evening the bride
being Miss Louise Griffin. daughter of Mr.; and
groom Henry coddlngton Meyer, jr.. OF Newton
< reception will follow the ceremony at the home
The cadets OF the AIontcair Military Academy
gave II dance In the gymnasium on Friday evening
IN the NJ NJ A. gymnasium next Thursday evening
The first was unqualified success, large num-
A concert viii be held in the Montcair Club Hall
for the club members and their guests Tomorrow
Lawrence c. Earle soprano: DR.. Carl r. Dunt,
harytone: Maurice Kaufman. violin; Mrs. Anna
Baylis Peck. piano. and George E. clauder cello
Dramatic Society will present the comedy. Caste
In the Club Hall. ~ .
Mrs BENJAMIN r. Tuth will hold an afternoon
ten AZ her home In Upper Mountain-ave. on Thurs
day November 49, from to O'Clock. for the benefit
OF Mrs. 8. J. Birds rescue work In tho sums OF
New-York. , 1,,,. ~ u,
The new Swedish Church IN Glenrdgs.ave ss evil VIII
be formally dedicated thiJ afternoon; Inc service
will be conducted by the Rev Mr.. Nikenus. presi-
dent OF this district; the Rev. pr Beck; OF Airing
TON anSs several clergymen OF Montclair. -
A reading with musical accompaniment. viii be
given BIZ Miss Carolyn Paddock In the lecture
room OF the Congregational Church on WEDNESDAY
evening under the auspices OF the Young woman
Missionary Society A musical programme VIII also
The Wednesday Afternoon Club met last week al
the home OF Mrs John r. Howard. IN M1un,aih- 1u am
ave Mrs C. T. Churchill was In charge Inc SUP,
fect was "HIstory Of the Civil War" The CLUB VIII
meet this week with Mrs. Charles Il. Johnson In
Aidland-ave-
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
LONG BRANCH.

Ar!och Lodge I. o o. F.. in honor OF taking possess
sion OF its new hall. this week gave reception al
which five lodges were represented. Past uranu
Isaiah s. Lane who Joined the lodge March IT, ls4s
the date Of institution was present and delivered an
interesting address Daniel 8. Van Brunt. VINO be-
came a member In April, ls4s. also present All
the original charter members are dead.
The Rev Richard A. Cream. who sailed FOR europe
las, Saturday received purse OF $3.50 in gold the Gift
OF his parishoners. before leaving Long Branch.
Father Cream will visit the Pope before returning to
America.
Crystal Wave Council. Daughters OF Liberty, cee-
brated It's first anniversary last Friday IN the
Methodist Episcopal Church. The State Councii om-
GERS present were: State Secretary Haywood state
vice-Councilor Mrs Sherman and Junior Past state
Councillor, II. +. Wilcox fohcwlns d "e"-ie"oe'' {"
programme refreshments were served -
peanut grab social was held on Tuesoay even
ing by the Ladies Aid Society OF the FIRST Ietnods.
Episcopal Church Two prizes were awaroed Aioer'
Poole .ook first prize by grabbing the greatest mum
ber fortytwo and Basil Gibhs me other' Ao' se@u'
ing the least number in MS h2nc
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
A NEWARK BURGLAR ARRAIGNED.

Henry Wilson. the burglar who was captured on
Friday night with quantity OF stolen articles
.aken from the barber-shop OF Frank Profit Of No.
16 Clinton-st.. Newark. was arraigned In court
yesterday morning and held to await the action CT
The Grand Jury. Wilson was discovered In the
barber-shop by two citizens. one Of whom agreed
20 watch him while the other summoned police
man. The latter returned soon afterward with
Policeman Evart. and found that the burglar had
made his escape, pursued by the man who had
undertaken TO watch him. This man overlook the
fugitive and attempted to arrest him, but was al
mos: persuaded TO let him 20 when he drew razor
and made savage lung at him. In the mean
time E.yart arrived and grappled with the burglar
A hard fight followed. in which the policeman was
severely slaehed with the razor, the sharp biade
a liberal use OF his club the officer finally suodued
the burglar and put the nippers on him he tnen
conducted his prisoner TO Police Headquarters
where he was searched and twenty-four razors and
a nalf-dozen hair clippers were found In his pos
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
PASSAIC.

The annual fair for the benefit OF the Home and
Orphan Asylum was held on Tuesday. Wednesday
and Thursday afternoons ard evening In Chateau
speer. 1t was highly successful. and handsome
sum was realized.
The Acorn Society. composed Of young girls Of
the Lexington Chapel held fair on Friday even
ing for the benefit Of the chapel
Faithful Courc! No. l.4l0 Royal Arcanun. has
made arrangements for series OF monthly So
ciahlos TO be held In its rooms in Ma.n-ave.
About forty young people have organized the
Norica Dramatic Club. II Is their intention short
lv 10 produce The Mkado
The Entertainment Committee or the Passaic
Club has arranged for a series OF entertainments,
dances card parties and smokers 20 run throush
tho season The annual club banquet will be held
on the evening OF February 20. A number OF bowl
ing billiard and pool tournaments will also be held.
Peginnng this afternoon. series OF mass meet
ings will be held by the local Y. NJ c. A. In
Whiteheads Opera House -
Roardman and Clement Soule.
THE Misses Harrington entertained a number Of
friends Thursday evening at their home. In Ran
dolph-st
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
RELIEXILLE.

Miss May Lackey. Of North Courtlandt-st. enter
tanned a number Of her friends on Wednesday
evening.
The Literary and Social Society met in the assem-
bly-room of the schoohouse on Thursday evening
After a short business meeting the members ana
their friends danced until midnight.
The Mnisterlng Circle Of Kings Daughters held
a flower sale in Helers Hall on Wednesday ana
Thursday evenings The attendance and sales
were large the proceeds being for the benefit OF the
Circle
The Belleve Chess Club has decided to disoand.
and Messrs Theodore Sandford and Frank Beas-
ley have been chosen committee to wind UP
the affairs OF the organization.
The Bellevie Wheelmen gave Ladies Night
on Wednesday evening Progressive card games
amused the guests until II o'clock when supper
was served. Among those present were the MISSES
Lou Coeyman, AMY Lafey, Lottie Pierson, LIZZIE
Swck May Bland, and the Messrs Ward Forge
Campbell, Black. De Puy. Brett. Freligh ana oth-
,,,-.
The first masquerade ball of the Social Pleasure
Club was held in Washington Hall on Ihursday
issued and the hall was crowded Among tns
maskers the Misses Comiskey Cara ana
Mary Haggerty, Bessie Smith, Mamie Pierson,
Edith Kane, May Dickinson. Ella Maynard. Sanie
Seare, Mamie Davis. Alice Greenfield, susie swiJh
and the Messrs. Salmon. Weslake; McDonousH
Bennett Beasley. Hawey. Giby, Finn, Or'hoi'
YakO Watson and Kane
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
ELIZABETH.

pretty wedding took place in ST. Michaers
Church here on "Wednesday. when Henry w Iolzer
xras married to Miss Lena Deliert. The church was
crowdod Professor Scheupel played the Mendels-
sohn Wedding March the bridal party entered.
The bride wore a travelling costume. and on her
head WAS wreath Of orange blossoms. She
carried q white praycr-book. The ceremony was
nerformed by tho Rev. Albert Won Schelgard,
nastor OF the church. The best man was John Del
Ter, of Elizabeth The bride was given away by
- hro,hcr Robert Dellert, OF Brooklyn. a recep-
tiOn was held afierwaTd NJ the "o''e Vi INC '''''
mother. No iC3 Court 49,, f,.,,,.. -, r,,.s
dav nirht Mlss Victoria NJ Tcmploton. daughter
oS oS NJ and Mrs william Templcton was married
V Va Charles Miller The bridesmaid WAS MISS kate
M,,,.r a sister Of the bridegroom: The best man
1'ae August Smith, and the maid OF honor was MISS
49,, Tempeton The Rev George Buckle. pastor
~ ,bs Grevstone Church. performed the cerenony
VI ',rIa Crescent Association, connected with Lewis
Nixnn.s shIpyard. gave It's annual bal on iucsuay
n,oht nj Grand Army Hall over one hundred
y orean recital given on Thursday night at
- - cer,oan lutheran Church. which has just peeh
.,,,,,iiad .,,v With a handsome new organ -
huihi "a women OF ST. Mary's parish VIII give a res
,,ai and musical at the Young Mems cathonc
f,,h toiiee Rahway-ave. next Tuescay and Inuts-
a. Jennings for the beneht OF the poor Oh tne
parisn av cau,p Of the Sons OF Veterans was nsti-
60 - az or "wednesday night. at Grand Army Hail.
Nv Colonel Frederick ID. Morse
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
SOUTH AMBOY.

Mr. and Mrs II. G. Perrine and II. c. Perrine
e. have eone to Matawan for the winter
The monthly devotional meeting OF the Daugh-
ters OF the King held at Christ Church on
Friday
The Newman sisters will give Of their popu-
lar entertainments in the Baptist Church on No
venber lS.
es nun ber OF for the silver trumpet In the
recent contest at the knights Of Pythias Opera
House - - .
protestant Church. was remembered In n substan-
tial way by his parishioners at his home in John
az Monday night Mr.. Smith Is the successor Of
the Rev Ii II. Blackwood. who was recently ap-
pointed to Mville
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
NFVV;jERSH KfNE
" sMo ~
As A JERSEYMAN SEES IT.

Yohn Y Fosters death takes from New-Jersey
ma Of her most active, loyal and upright citi-
.sns AS q writer he was treless worker, as a
citizen he was always found among the advance
erard Of those who favored clean and progress
eve government. and as Republican his able
eeryces were always at the command Of his
Marty. without hope or expectation OF reward
other than the appreciation Of his fellows.
ror' "all of them solid Republican. were counted
ou, In the Third Ward because OF dirty finger
asc by Democratic election ofcer Of that dis
t-ict who upset an ink bottle and did not care
each envelope AS this mark only occurred on Re-
publican ballots, 1t looks suspicious"
they do such naughty th,nss IN Mount Holly The
brunswick Home News
This opens q wide field Of usefulness for the
ballot-box artists in Hudson and elsewhere In
stead Of resorting to devices that invite the at
tention Of Grand Juries. they make it
noint 10 see that their men on Election Boards
sol TIE envelopes given to all well-known Re-
publlcans.
Even II colonizng and repeating had been
nractised on a wholesale scale In Hudson, II Is
not likely that there will be any evidence Of 1t in
the ballot box. The lesson taught by the ex-
has not been forgotten by the gang.
Samuel Kalisch contends that the Legislature
went beyond its powers in giving Excise Boards
power 10 revoke licenses where 1t is proved that
the holders have violated the Liquor law So far
As the present Excise Board Of Newark is con-
cerned there has not been manifested any clam
orous desire to revoke licenses.
10
think that the time has arrived for boldly asking
the Legislature to sanction by law the Sunday
traffic which is conducted now IN defiance Of
law It is the privilege Of any body Of citizens
to ask for legislation but asking and getting are
two different things. And the liquor men would
Go we'll to remember that II they force consid-
Grafton Of the question all the aspects OF 1t VIII
he scrutinized. with results probably not favor
able to the expectations of the dealers.
As the best inside information has pointed
for a week or more to the appointment OF Com
mon Pleas Judge Andrew Kirkpatrick as United
States Circuit Court Judge. there Is considera-
BILE speculation about the probable vacancy In
the Essex County Court. OF course. the ap-
pointee will be a Republican. and this will be
something Of a novelty IN Essex. Among the
names suggested are Henry Young. Halsey Bar
rett John a. Miller and Joseph L. Mum. Mt
Young was formerly City Counsel Of Newark.
and 1t is believed that he could have been ap-
pointed District Cour: Judge in Newark last
winter had he so desired. Mr.. Barrett is law
yer Of high standing who lives in Bloomfield
Mr. Miller was one Of the District Court judges
iegslated out Of office by the Democrats. Mr.
Mum served one term as Surrogate and he
IS now counsel to the Board OF Freeholders and
the Park Commission.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
JERSEY CITY.
SOCIETY NEWS IN HUDSON cOuNTYs
BIG TOWN.
THE MARRIAGE OF MISS GREEN AND MR.. TAN
NER-A SUCCESSFUL BENEFIT FOR THE

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS GREEN AND MR. TAN
NER-A SUCCESSFUL BENEFIT FOR THE
HOME OF THE HOMELESS.
One OF the most prominent social affairs OF the
week was the wedding Of Mss Katrina Green
well-known singer. and John Bradley Tanner. The
ceremony took place Thursday night In 81. John
Protestant Episcopal Church. the Rev. Z. l.. Stod-
dard officiating. The Misses Helen VI. and Jessie
Green were bridesmaids and Miss Helen Tanner
maid OF honor Frederic Carragan was best man. A
reception was he'd after the ceremony at the brides
home. No. 594 Bramhal-ave.
Miss Elizabeth Schwacke and William Henken
were married on Tuesday evening by the Rev. q.
Andreae al the brides home. No So Monticello ave.
The wedding gown brown silk. Miss Maria
Schwacke was bridesmaid and Frederick Schwacke
best man The guests included Mr.. and Mrs. Freder-
lex Gobber, Mr.. and Mrs. Reinecke Jansen. Mr. and
Mrs. Wilhelm Schwackc Mr.. and Mrs George Baegel.
Johann Brinkmann. Wilhelm Lohmann. John Bleck-
wedel and Miss Winnie Fehling.
Miss Mary White was married Tuesday evening
last TO John Garey in ST. Paul's Roman Catholic
Church. Father Brown officiating. The bride was
attended by her sister Miss Della White, and David
ceremony.
Palisade Methodist Church was the scene OF a
pe was married to Charles s w. Rolls Ts' by % the Rev
Nathaniel Brooks. Only relatives of the contracting
p The Rey G. Andreae. pastor Of 81. Johns German
,a Church. Fsirview-aye married Miss Ellen /. Par
at the bridegIooms home. No l73 Van Horne-st 4
large number OF friends were present.
Company r. 4,h Regiment, had drill and dance in
the armOTy Tuesday evening
The Clio Wheelmen will give an entertainment and
dance on November q In Crescent Hall
Mrs Apgar entertained the Ladies' Afternoon
Euchre Club at her home. In Bergen-ave.. last
Friday.
The Neighborhood Euchre Club met Friday
evening at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Thomas G.
Kinds. No. 10 clifford Place.
The SiX-handed Euchre Club will hold It's nrst
meeting OF the November % at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. Warren II. Dixon. No. 1T Wayne-st.
This club organized quarter OF century ago.
and has a large membership.
A delightful entertainment was that given for the
benefit OF the Home OF the Homeless on Thursday
and Friday evenings. The affair was under the
direction OF Mrs Emile Neidlnger and Miss Eleanora
Rousseau and consisted Of number of artistic re-
productions OF famous statues and pictures
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
SUMMIT.

On Thursday evening the second entertainment
-, Tho " NJ = star course will be given In As
ISOLATION Hall by the Park Sisters Quartet
The FortnightIy Club will meet on Wednesday,
when a aper on "Self-Cuture' will be read by one
Of the members.
The members OF the battery connected with 'ne
Mckinley and Hobart Campaign Ciuo are eoe"'
oring to make arrangements 10 attend the ''a"s
uration Of President Mckinley.
The Summit branch OF the Armenian Reiief As
sociation held a meeting in the Young Mems CHRIS
tian Association Hall Tuesday evening FOR the
benefit OF the twenty-eight Armenian refugees VINO
,ra now In Summit. Miss Azadian q graduate OF
~. Normal College at Constantinople delivered an
address on Armenian Atrocities MIS- George
9W,ico% nresident OF the Summit Association. also