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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-02
AFTER TIE POLI0EMEH.


Merchants, Association VIII Send
Their Black List to Chief Murphy.
At a meeting of the Merchants Protec-
tive Association last night a letter re-
ceived from Chief Murphy by the Execu-
tive Committee was read. 1t said that
If the Secretary of the association would
forward the names of any policemen who
were on the black list to Inspector Lange
immediate action would be taken toward
compelling them to settle their accounts.
All arrangements have been completed
for the celebration of the eighth anniver-
ton. The event will take place on March
15., Mayor Wanser. Mayor Pagan of Ho-
boken and Mayor Seymour Of Bayonne
have been invited to be present and re-
s4pend to toElsts. A dinner followed by a.
stag will celebrate the occasion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-02
LEGAL NOTICES.


TO WILLIAM IA. CORNELIsoN. ELLEN 4.
Cornelison, his wife: catharine NJ, AIexaa-
der. JAMES A. Alexander. her husband: Mel
Ciarencs Stephens. executors Of VIII: Of
Nathan stephens. deceased
You are hes.oy notified that at q PUBLIC safe
Aldermen Of Jersey CITY purchased for tho
and ninety-six cents L the land and real
estate situate In Jersey City, in the County Of
Van while 5 Avenue : which 'ii IS laid downs and
designated AS lots seven "a and eight 81. In
block number six hundred and fifteen (s15.
number eighty-dve (e5), made by the Com
nissioners OF Adjustment appointed in and
for said City by the Circuit Court of the
report and map was filed in the Office Of the
City Collector OF Jersey City, on the goth day
sale being made pursuant 10 the provisions of
an act 81 the Legislature Of New Jersey,
passed March 10th, 1886. entitled:-
Fan Act concerning the settlement and coll
lection OF arrearages Of unpaid taxes, as
sessr1ants and water rates or water rents
In cities Of this State, and imposing and
levying a tax. assessment and lien in lieu
and instead Of such arrearages, and to en-
force the payment thereof. and to provide
taxation and assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further 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 provId-
ed in said acts. before the expiration Of six
months from and after the service hereof, a
deed for the same will be given conveying
the fee simple Of said land and real estate
according, TO the provisions Of the said act.
rR Rated M leYseg cityi N = JeassTy Is g: l 9Tp.
SEY CITY.
60 P. F. wANsER.
Attest. NJ. j. o'DoNNEE nL''
City Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-02
THURSDAY, MARCH IS. 1897,

ALL " - Az.
Printed conditions under which, the propo-
sails must be made, specifications of the work,
form of contracts and blanks for proposals
can be obtained at the office of the Clerk
of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, or at the
Office of the Chief Engineer of the New Pub
lie Road, Fuller Building, Jersey City, where
also plans of the work can be examined and
all other Information obtained, including the
amount and character of security required.
Further notice is hereby given that the work
above mentioned, with the contracts and obli-
cations to be made therefor, are TO be done
under and in pursuance of an act entitled IAN
Act to authorize the Board of Chosen Free
holders Of any Of the several counties Of this
and maintain, 4 public road therein approx
ed April q, 1888. and the acts supplementary
thereto and anlendatory thereof.
Each estimate or proposal must be accom-
panied by a certified check. or a deposit of
money. Bonds for the faithful performance of
the work to indemnify the county will be re-
quired of the successful bidder for each and
every contract
By order of the Board of Chosen Freehold
ers.
Clerk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-02
RACING BILL VALID.

ALBANY, March 2, 1897.--The Court Of
Appeals has declared the Percy-Gray
Racing law constitutional.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-02
HuDsoN COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT.

HUDSON COUNTY ClRCUlT COURT.
George Lewis and j. Harvey Birdsall. part
ners as Lewis & Birdsall. plaintiffs, VS.. The
Perrin Brothcrs Company, defendant.
In Instrumentation Contract.
Notice is hereby given that a writ OF attach
mentl was issued out of the Hudson County
Circuit Court against the rights and credits,
monies and effects. goods and chattels, lands
and enements or the Ferrin Brothers Com
pany. an absent debtor, at the suit of George
Lewis and j. Harvey Birdsall, partners doing
business as Lewis & Bfrdsall, for the sum
of fifty dollars. returnable the eleventh day Of
January, A. D, 1895. and has been served and
duly executed and was returned on the
eleventh day of January, A. D. 1895, by the
Sheriff Of Hudson County.
JOHN G. FISHER.
QUEEN & TENANT.
Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-02

For curbing, paving and improving the Branch
Road connecting the Hudson County Public
Road with Weehawken, N. j., will be received
and opened at a meeting of the said Board,
to be held at the Court House Of said County
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-02

{Sa1e No. 1891
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
WINDHAM

The Stowells are moving into the house
lately bought Of (. II. Jones.
Lura Smith is the possessor of beauti-
full Hallett d Davis upright piano.
Chas. Raymond of Ludlow is spending
part Of his vacation at L. NJ. Lawrence's.
Thos. Gordon and wife of Wardsboro
are visiting at /. ). Axtells and Freeman
Lamson's
Mrs. Halter and family, who have been
boarding for the summer at Ora Rhoades S,
have returned TO New York.
l.. B. Chapman and family have return
ed from Massachusetts accompanied by
Miss Mona Clarke of Dorchester
Mrs. Caroline Mack and Miss Nellie
Mack of Washington, d. c., have been
visiting in town. Also Mrs Celestia
Boise of Belleview, III.
II. NJ. Abbott is beginning to make ex-
tensive repairs on his premises, making a
new drive way, and he will build an ad-
dition 10 the l. of his house for a carriage
house and woodshed.
The suit of l.. S. White, creditors, VS..
Mrs. Harriet NJ. White before A. L. Cud-
worth, referee, came off Wednesday in the
town hall. Lawyer Z. L. Waterman APP
peared for the plaintiff, Sargent of Ludlow
and Walker OF Grafton for defendent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
5000 10 10000 ut the Field Day Rt
Turner'S Falls.

The great annual celebration Of the Catholic
temperance societies Of the Springfield diocese
brought 500 TO 1000 people TO Turner'S Falls
Monday. The big parade was the chief attraction
Of the forenoon, and 1900 men were in the three
divisions. Some Of the members OF the old Faith
er Matthews society organized in 1919 were in the
parade There were many floats but perhaps the
best one was In thew orcester division representing
The old oRken bucket " IN which 20 members Of
the young women : auxiliary appeared. The az
ternoon was devoted to sports. and the " orces
ter Young Mems Lyceuiu won the ball game
from the st Jeromes OF Hoyoke, 10 ,. IN an
exciting u inning contest In track events
the struggle was largely between the orcester
societies, St Annes winning with 80 points
while 81. Pauls had IS. Several records cf the
diocese were broken.
Some remarkable individual records were
made. The best was that OF J. J. Moynihan OF
Worcester. He won the 100 yards In 10 3 sec
onds, the 220yards IN - seconds and the 44OyArds
IN 50 % seconds. For endurance the perfo nance
OF J. D. Delaney OF St. Anne's Is especially note
worthy. He won the two mile run and the half
mile and was a good second IN the mile ST
Anne's received a large silver pitcher. gold lined
as the winner OF the most points and each win
ner OF tirsts a small silver pitcher
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
DEATH OF DIR V. L. OWEN
Prominent Physician OF Springfield.
Mass, Formerly Lived in Townshend
and West Dover.

Prominent Physician OF Springfield
Mass, Formerly Lived in Townshend
and West Dover.
DR.. Narrilas / owen =, one OF the prominen
physicians Of Springfield. Mass died Tuesday
from Brghs disease after a long illness He
practlced cont uously IN that city g vears. Il
health compelling him to give up work last win
ter. He was member OF the medical stan Of
the Springfield hospital and a director OF the
Ne|GknSland society OF California pioneers
Dr. owen was born in Townshend in Augusf
le-H Ills father, who minister moved 10
West Dover soon after. and there the doctor
passed most OF his boyhOOd. When l. years Old
ne went 10 Boston, and after acting as secretary
10 a prominent physician there Tor a year he en-
tered the Harvard medical college After com
pietlng part OF his course. his funds ran short
ana a. the reports Of gold In California began o.
spread az that time, he decided TO try his fortune
there. lie therefore Joined a company OF $50
me D. VINO hired a ship and crew. and left for the
COLO nelds The company was the hrst 10 round
the cape, aud landed at san Francisco IN time 10
reA~h good fields before the great rush over
crowded the coast He STAYED there two years
70 the East with enough To pay his debts and give
him the last OF his course in the Harvard medical
school beside having something To start him IN
nus PROGRESSION. He graduated IN 1885,. and SET
ted IN Springfield the same year. He was mar
rled IN 1913 TO Miss Maria l. Fallant OF Nantucket
VINO survives MIN with Two children Walter 7
owen, a New York architect and Miss Amelia
owen OF Boston. He also leaves sister Mr.
Stetson Of Somerville
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
BRATTLEB0RO LOCAL,
WILL sCHUsTER AND WIFE.
Comment OF the Boston journal ON Two
Leading Members OF "The Walking
DrleRatew Comuany

Comment Of the Boston journal on Two
Leading Members of "The Walking
Delegate" Company.
The Boston Sunday journal contained
two-column portraits Of William Schuster
and Annie LIGHTER (hs wife) in the sup
plement OF the issue Of Sept. .. On an
other page we're the following notices:
William Schuster, the basso of "The
Walking Delegate has had a varied ca
reer. His musical education was begun
abroad, and while there he played prom
inent roles in such grand operas as aida,
Lies Hugueuots," ode Mestersinger, "
"Lohengrln," "Tannhauser' and other
Wagnerian operas
Upon returning 10 this country he ap.
peared with Duff for two seasons, and for
the past three years with the Tavary Grand
Opera company, when he toured the coun-
try with this popular artist. "Bill, as he
is called by his associates, has robust
Dasso which is frequently heard al the
South End grounds, as be is a ''fan' of
the most pronounced type. His extreme
sense Of the ridiculous will enable him to
make much Of the part Of Ding Dong in
"The Walking Delegate when he APP
pears with the company for the first time
sept. 20 at the fremont Theatre.
Annie LIGHTER. whose portal, appears
in this issue. is better known in New \ ork
and the West than in Boston, owing to her
connection with the Tavary Grand Opera
company. with which organization she has
been connected for two seasons.
That she will captivate the music-lov-
/ ing audiences of Boston is foregone con
| clusion. and when she appears with The
/ Walking Delegate" on sept. 20 at the
| fremont, the many friends OF that opera
will welcome her as al acquisition worthy
/ OF that clever piece.
Miss Lich'er FIRST saw the light OF day
/ about score OF years ago IN New ork
and received her early education in that
city. She was the fayOrite pupil Of Clan.
mini, who considered her voice one OF the
| purest sopranos he ever brought out Hel
range is from a TO / above high G, anc
the control she has over i; Is remarkable
New music has been written for her il
The Walking Delegate. among il Dein.
a new waltz song, which she will surely
make popular.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
A story OF Italian Vendetta.

Told in a New York letter: A few wear.
ago Frank Cassatta killed a man NAMED
Barcio. 1t was declared TO be manslaupb.
ter. Cassatta went to prison, but was lilo.
Grated few months ago. This punish.
ment did not satisfy Barcio's son, Peter. a
boy, Is years old. He swore that hi,
fathers murder should be avenged. Ii
must be life fo- a life Cassatta heard
OF this and became afraid. He vontured
little out of doors, and then only at night.
But yesterday Barcio saw him, and draw.
ing revolver, shot him three times. Be.
fore Cassatta died in a hospital this morn.
ing the boy was brought before him for
identification. 1t was unnecessary. Bar.
clio made no defence. With a look of hat.
red he said TO the dying man: "We are
now quits. You killed my father, 1 kill
you"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
RROOKLINE.

Frank J. Merrihed began the fall term Of
school in No Monday
Mrs. Ella Howe Of Worcester, Mass has been
visiting at c. p. Stckney's
Arthur Robbins Of Palmer Mass is in T l
Fierce's mill for a few weeks
Ernest White returned from South Royalton
Saturday and is filing his silo
Virgil kanney, who has been ILL., is able 70 be
out, though not Yet able TO work
Mrs. William Hastings, who has not been
well Tor some time Is enjoying her usual health
again
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Bush and child Of South
Boston have been spending few days at l. V.
Bush s.
Rev. i NJ. Compton went TO New York Monday
for his vacation, where he will spend about three
weeks, visiting his parents and friends.
Albert NJ White, who died at Cheshire Conn
Aug. ~, Is survived by wife and one son. Mrs.
White Will be remembered by many residents Of
TINS town as Laurnda Cdtier. and her home was
here previous TO her marriage
George b. Bush, who has been employed as
clerk IN a. B. Ferrys store, Mclndue Fails, for
over two years, has teen at home FOR a week s
vacation. His brother, II. A. Bush, came up from
northampton, Mass, TO see him spending about
nVe hours IN town, and returning the same dRy,
beating the century ride by 10 miles
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
a 5ooo-ACRE PARK
In the Towns OF Manchester. stratton
Sunderland aud XYinhaII.

From the Burlington Frr- Press q Saturday
Il is possible thar Vernon, NAV soon
have a forest park which will rival that OF
Col Webb az Ne-ha-se-ne. l.. !. Hatch
OF New York, . = Plerson and =. =.
Flynn OF Burlington went yesterday noon
to Manchester Vt. The object Of the trip
OF these three gentlemen was to 90 over
the tract Of land owned by them in the
vicinity Of Manchester and formulate some
plans for its Improvement
The tract in question is an area OF abou,
1000 acres which lies in the towns OF Man
chester, Stra,ton, Sunderland and Win
hall. The four corners OF these towns
meet within the property. This is heavily
wooded and has an abundant supply OF
game among which are several deer 1,
was acquired a little al a time as the price
could be made what the buyers deemed a
reasonable figure and has been going Oh
for several years.
Two OF the gentlemen interested were
seen 10y Free Press man Yesterday but
they were reticent as TO their plans for the
development OF the land. Should Nj
Hatch treat the tract at Manchester in a
manner like his development Of Red Rocks
Nermonters would indeed have a Ne-hA-se-
ne OF their own.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10

James E. Hubbard, the Greenfield plumber
has filed a petition IN insolvency His liabilities
amount to about Sll 800. There are 80 creditors
and most Of their claims are unsecured. The as
sets give little reason 10 expect any substantial
dividend. The real estate on Chapman street il
heavily mortgaged as are all the tools and stock
IN trade, and It is doubtful IL there can be realized
from them the amounts OF the mortgages The
stock Is mortgaged TO Arson Whitney a former
partner as security for notes. The house and
trustee for S440O
John Dugan, -, lineman employed by the
western L Mon company on It's new line north OF
northampton, was instantly killed on the track of
the Consolidated road at West Hatfield Tuesday
lie was walking along the trac ana watching the
Nhte Mountain express on the Boston a Maine
road, when the O5 train north on the Consoli
dated road came along The engineer blew the
whistle ana put on brakes but the man did not
hear him, and was struck and thrown quite a
distance. His skull was crushed and his neck
broken. lie was unmarried and his home was in
New Haven.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
NORTHFIELD. MASS.
The Field Day of POcumtuck Valley
Memorial Association.

Memorial Association.
The annual field day exercises of the Po-
cumtuck Valley Memorial association was
held on the grounds of the late Franklin
Fields house on Wednesday, Sept. s. The
morning was unprOmising but soon the
clouds cleared and the day was most
suspicious. Probobly 600 people assem-
bled, coming by team and train from all
parts of the town, also Warwick Gill,
Hinsdale, Winchester, Vernon, Brattle-
boro, Greenfield, Montague, Bernardston,
and Deerfed. The well arranged program
was successfully carried out as follows:
Music by band
Address Of welcome. Rev. C. / Scoheld
kesDonse, Hon Geo Sheldon, Pres. 2. V NJ a
Prayer, Rev Geo W. solley Chaplain Of P. Y.
Report on memorial stones, DIN. p. Wood
Music by chorus,
Historical address, Rev Geo F. Piper
Music by band.
Afternoon Program
Music by chorus
Address, Herbert Parsons, Esq, Greenfield
Song, Mr. snow OF Mortified
Poem. Mrs l., W Ers of Deerdeld
Address, Judge H. II Wheeler OF Bratt eboro
"reminiscences OF Mortified, Hon. James Mason
Worcester
At the close Of the exercises an express
sion OF thanks was given by the entire
company TO Mrs. a. NJ. d. Alexander, the
donor OF the stones marking the historical
spots Of Mortified, for the dedication of
which stones this meeting was held.
Between the morning and afternoon ses-
sions a fine collation. was served to the in
vited guests, the remainder Of the company
enjoying basket picnic under the beauti-
full trees which surround these magnificent
grounds,
The speaking was without exception
fine. Rarely do So many good speakers
lind a place upon one program ! he two
addresses Of Inc morning were historical,
Is their subjects indicated, relating to
No;lhhrld history. Mir. Mead spoke very
eloql uIIy of The beauty and historical
wealth of the Connecticut valley, compar-
ing IL with some OF The m st famous in the
world. lie also pointed out the signfi-
canrr of The memorial stones, of the his
torical society, OF the public library, and
showed very clearly that the fostering of
these things would wipe out vandalism and
the hOudlum from country towns. Mr..
Parsons in very happy vein described the
journey aud settlement of his grandfather
and himself 100 years ago when they came
the length OF the Connecticut valley and
chose Mortified as their home. No speak
or held closer attention than Judge Ii. II.
Wheeler Of Braltleboro, who described the
exploits of Captain Melvin and his men
when they made their memorable trip from
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
Bondyille Fair comes Sept. %.

Bondville Fair comes Sept. %.
Viron Styles has been quite III, but is
improving
Remember the Gospel temperance meet
ing next Sunday evening.
Mrs. John Duane and little daughter
Of Barton, Nd, are visiting al Luther
Perry's.
a large number from this place attended
the Veterans reunion at South London
derry Wednesday.
Cora Kendall returned to Mortified,
Mass, on Wednesday. This will be her
fourth year there.
Mrs. Herbert Coleman and little daugh-
ter Of Manchester, who has been visiting
for several days at c. 3. Wtlliams's, has
returned home.
The schools began on Monday. Miss
Pearl Barnard teaches the village school,
Miss Cassie Benson the one at Graham
vile and Fred johnson in the Gale dis
trict. Miss Nellie Slade has the one in
the Slade district.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
CTATE OF vERMONr, Marlboro. IS

- The Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested In the estate Of l. B
READ, late CT Wardsboro, IN said Distri T. de
ceased. (Ireating
Whereas, A. J. Martin Administrator upon the
estate OF Z. B. Read. late OF Wardsboro. in sal 4
district. deceased. has filed his petition setting
forth that the sale Of the whole of the real esaieo
said deceased will be beneficial TO heirs and all per
sons Interested therein. and praying for license 70
sell the same, and at time filed in this court
what purpOrts 20 be the consent in writing OF ali
the heirs residing In this state TO such sale
Nhereupon II is ordered that the same be heard
al the session Of said court, 10 be held al the
Probate Once IN brattleboro the last Satur
day OF September, a. D. 1897. when and where
you may be heard IN the premises, If YOU see
cause. 81 A. F. SCHWENK. Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-09-10
SENSATIONAL SEQUEL,
Officer Sampson Ran Away Be
cause of Threats.

He Had Information Against Liquor
sellers at Lake PleasRnt---Lewis Tan,
One OF the sellers, Drowned Himseif
Monday Night.
Frank A Sampson. until recently the special
police oficer at Lake Pleasant who abscondei
with some useful information concerning the
liquor raids last week. was before the district
court al Greenfield Mass. Tuesday. 70 answer
the charge Of contempt In defence sampson al
legged that Joe Prev. who was fined $50 for sell
ing lager beer at the lake threatened him. say
ing. "Sampsou. II you value your life you'll get
out Of here ithin - hours The witness also
said that Clerk Blinn o. the association told hIm
he could never have another da S work on the
ground and that one Of the leading women who
Is director Of the spritualist association threat
eDed him. Sampson further alleged that the
"Scalpers' threatened 10 hit his scalp SUN
ming the matter up Sampson concluded that he
wasn't wanted al Lake Peasant and went over
to Millers Falls where he said committee wait
e on him and offered him winter Overcoat OF
tar and feathers II he would stay with them, but
Sampson declined to allow himself to be- thus H.
debted TO the people Of Millers Falls and slipped
away TO his home In New Salem aud from there,
thinking possibly u more conducive 70 good
health and perfect physical condition. be went
to Someivllle. 10 which place Deputy Sheriff
Pratt traced him last Friday sampson Was DIS
charged Tuesday because Of the suicide Of Taft.
against whom he was TO testify.
Lewis Z Taft, .. proprietor Of the Wayside
inn. on the line % the electric road between Lake
/ Pheasant and Turner'S Falls, and about one and
/ one ha miles from the latter place. was found
/ dead IN brook about % yards north % his
house Tuesday The body. which vas dscpN
cred by two children OF a neighb1r. Mr.. Hastings
on their way TO school lay % about j. inches Of
! water One shoulder and side were entirely out
! Of water. and II h. a remarkable thing that mar
/ could have been drowned "a such a place Tai
/ went out % call on Mr. Hastings Mon ay even
/ ing. and left there ostensihly 10 return home al
/ O'Clock. evidently 10 the best OF spirits. Ned
! cal Examiner Coy a. Turner's Falls viewed
] the body Iuesu-Y morning aud pronounced the
! case on OF suicide No reason Cau b. ascr1D-.
/ for the act unless the return OF the runaway wit
! ness Sampson. who It . supposed would testi'y
/ az iinst Taft for selling liquor worried him 4.
! this rash act. Taft leaves widow and three
! children. and has always lived al MS late home
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