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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
LEGAL NOTICES.
TO Aida NAY HoIMAN dNFAN


TO Aida MAY HOLMAN QNFANT,
and Annette Holman widow.
You are hereby notified that at a public
sale made by the City Collector of Jersey
City. on the 18th day of October, 1882.
the Mayor and Aldermen of Jersey City
purchased for the sum of twelve dollars
and ntnety-tive cents ALL the land and
real estate situate in Jersey City. in the
County of Hudson and State of New
Jersey, north of Anderson street, which
Is laid down and designated as lot one
hundred and forty-two Q42), in block
number one thousand and one GOOD. upon
an assessment map nnexed to a report
number seventy-two CID, made by the
commissioners of Adjustment appoint
ed In and for said city by the Circuit
Court of the County of Hudson, a certi-
fed copy of which report and map was
filed IN the office of the City Collector Of
Jersey CITY, on the 18th day of July, 1891,
made pursuant to the provisions of an acf
of the Legislature of New Jersey. passed
March SOth. 1886. entitled:
A Act concerning the settlement and col.
lection of arrearages of unpaid taxes. as
easements and water rates or water rents
in cities Of this State. and imposing and
fevying a tax, assessment and lien in lieu
and instead of such arrearages, and to
enforce the payment thereof, and to pro-
vide for the sale of lands subjected to
future taxation and assessment
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are further notified that Won an
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-
yided IN said acts, before the expiration Of
six months from and after the service hereof.
q deed for the same will be given conveying
to The Mayor and Aldermen Of jersey civ
the fee simple of said land and real estate.
according to the provisions of the said act.
Dated Jersey City, N. J., January 20, 1897.
THE MAYOR mi ALDERMEN OF JER-
SEY 7
P. F. wANsER,
Seal9 Mayor.
(Sale No. 1882
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust On
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18

(Sale No. 1882
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
SCORE BY FRAMES.
clio ........52 106 .2O3 2S4 346 431 sos $50 652 742
volunteer SO 139 21O Us 339 IA s467 SIG 588 657
SCORE BY FRAMES.

Clio ........71 122 1856 262 343 1893 49, 54 610 ss3
Volunteer ~ 1876 234 327 ALB SOB SIS 636 706 776
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18

The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust
Co.. Attorney and Agent for Purchasers.
. Jersey City, N. J..
(Sale No. 5S15.)
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18

(Sale No. S672.)
The New Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust Co
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18

Among the many enticements in our
public schools which have certainly
found-if there is such a ~thing-the royal
road to learning, nothing strikes the
cider onlooker as more curious and in
teresting than the production card. one
of which a little girl wal busy prepar-
ing at home a week or two ago.
The children in her room had been
told to bring their teacher a complete
arrangement Of the productions of South
America, with the incentive of emuda-
ton, to see which should make the full
est and neatest array. This one little
woman tied to n enormous piece of
pastebcard by bits of Tom Thumb ribbon
punched through the card, tiny sprays
OF dried grasses and flowers, wool,
wheat, metals, etc.
The arrangement called into play not
only study and research but dexterity.
neatness and an eye for effect. The
card, when completely flied, was pretty,
as we'll as q curiosity to one who sub
ton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18

The championship games in the Central
League at the alleys OF the Bayonne
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18

M N EFN 10iitiAlttS OIL Inc Wn0ie.
The report was received and the resolu-
ton therein contained was adopted by
the following vote or the all for the ayes
and nays by the President:
Ayes-President Brautigam and Messrs.
Detwiller and Simpsons.
Nays-None,
Absent-NIessrs. Bailey and Kellers-2.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
The following resolutions were pre-
scented and received and they were each
adopted By the following vote on the
call for the ayes and nays by the presi-
dent
Ayes-President Brautigam and Messrs.
Detwiller and Simpsons.
Nays-Nene1
Absent-rdeasrs. Bailey and Kellera-a,
by Mr.. Simpson, on behalf of the Com
mittee on Eonynrrent Resolutlouss-
Resolved, That SO much Of the resolu4
ton Of tfill BOARD. adopted December II.
1896, concuffing IN the resolution of the
Street and Water Commissioners Of pe-
cember y. ls9d ordering paid the claim
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-18
cHANcERy OF NEW JERSEY.

(Sale No. 1850
The New Jersey Title Guarantee g. Trust
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-11
wATcnoss sEWs WAITS.
BsIiara's cosainos Bad-Pians for y
series - Bell Games.


-EaTsfoas. Ca. = We f>-I-forr-arlor was
feceivs1 ttla .1oFrf1g eo1cerrlng ne CIR
avn y AK EglaFe D1rag me last
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ne infant ~ Mr. and GrE. y. +. M1r-
Dlg cle1 fD-1aF ~ Savannah. and E-as
brcgTnt refe fcr lrferroerr. Tne burial
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- I<5tf cer1eferF.
6lL pages .aft night were initiated ln
ftls nee0nl degree ~ Nakelaia I.o1gs 80.
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lay n.ghf Eve mare pages vii take me
rank q sbg4lre.
G.xty cDngcts are employe1 by q n
srf 3. Z. Sweat ~ their t8rDenune ftni
ln cg6se county. ard free labor entirely
r. emDigye1 ~ fae firms fflI ~ Homer
vile. ard three stills 81 Flori1a
Sire j r. BreWer last nlght returned
from FORT Morlac. Pa where enc has
ben visiting eer parents. 3fr. ana Bfrs.
- Ab1erta0n
Mr. =. 3. Fltza.mons b. visiting friends
AZ sfleefcfr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-11
WEDDING AT swAISsBoRo.
Mr.. ID. l. Humphrey and Miss Hattie
Daniel Married.

stiilmore, Ca, June i0.-One Of the moet
brilliant weddings the season has had oc-
CURED al the Methodist church IN Swains-
boro last night The contracting parties
were.B. L. Humphrey and Miss Hattie
Daniel Tho groom is a prominent youns
man from West Point and az present is
cashier Of the swainsboro Bank. The bride
q a highly accomplished young lady ant
Is the youngest daughter Of cx-Judge H..
r. Daniel OF that place. The attendants
were; Prof Driscal Of Aililen. best man.
with Miss Florence Hart OF South Caro-
ina, as maid OF honor. Mr. McNeely, with
MISS Jessie Humphrey; Or. d. II. Durha
with Miss Glide Bramun. Hugh Hum
phrey, with Miss Alma Wright; G. p.
Westbrook. With Miss Pearl Lewis; CAPT.
=. II. Heath. with Miss Mamie Bell.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
J. n. Foster. The ring was placed While
the parties were kneeling and they re-
mained 50 during the ceremony. IneE
received many very costly presents. The
party was rendered a reception by the par
ents Of the bride. The happy couple LETT
this morning on bridal tour through the
west They were accompanied as Tar az
West Point By q large crowd Of relatives
They win make their future home ~
Swalnsboro.
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srATRAU WILL REMAIN.
RecOnsiders His Resignation as
Treasurer Of Fitzgerald.


FItzgerald. Ca. June l0.-Mr II ".
Matra1 has been prevailed upon TO recon-
slider his resignation IS colony treasurer.
He had fully determined 70 give Up the
pofition. but was regarded as such a
valuable man that the company could not
AFFORD 70 let him 90. and he has con-
gented % return In about thirty days att.
er which time he will be found az head
quarter
Two fires have occurred this week, al
though neither did serious damage. owing
TO tho prompt action o. the FIRE company.
The first one originated Ia the saloon on
the corner % Pine and Grant street. and
Pire street hi another narrow escape.
The Woman's Relief Corps gave a So
ciai this evening for which an attractive
programme has been prepared. and so
clety Will BE- out IN force.
a large party Of society people viii 60
"a 81 simons the first week IN July and
remain for several weeks
Several more new residences were be-
gun on West Central street this week
This viii soon b. ono Of the most attrac-
tive streets IN the city.
Mr. Fitzgerald is expected 20 arrive this
week. and Will remain for a few days.
Superintendent Welch and Secretary
Wise Of the colony company have been I'M
able % attend 20 their business at the
colony Office this week. and are stlll on
the sick iist.
The ladler reading circle continues 20
meet. IN spite Of the warm afternoons.
Revival meetings were held az the
Christian church every evening this week.
the services conducted BY Rev. Ingram OF
Denver. whose sermons are pronounced
very fine.
Miss Grace Subway goes 70 Macon
ana Fort Valley tomorrow morning FOR
O short visit
The Fitzgerald Daily Citizen has chang
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-11
MAJ. ID. HARRIS DEAD
The Cutter Boutwell, on the Way 10
savannah.


savannah.
BrunaWick. Ca, June io-Maj D. Har-
RE. formerly Of St. slmons and Macon.
died LAST night lie was shown the best
~ medical and spiritual attention before
the end. His friends were numerous and
lasting.
The revenue cutter Boutwell,. Capt XII
gore, a. again in these waters. after a
year 10 Florida watching the hlibusters
Tie Boutwell, spent Wednesday night In
port aud left to-day for Savannah.
The government suag boat Toccoa ar
rived ln port last night. She has been
working on the Altamaha and viii nov
assist the dredge IN Academy creek
Manager Aiken has resigned his posi-
ton with the Oglethorpe. ana will move
10 Nashville.
The Fernandina pilot boat Frances
Elizabeth came on the marine railway this
morning. She Is IN excellent condition
for racing.
The Southern railroad has assured the
local r. % r. Of their cooperation la Be-
curing an uniform and low rate 20 the Au-
gust cncampmcnL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-11
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wEDDISG AT yALDosrA.
James Monroe Briggs HarrIeS sEis.
OpheIia Taylor.


Yal1osta. Ca. June 10.-Tae n1ogt br1l-
liant Eocal event Of the season was the
marriage this eTening % James Monroe
briggs 70 Miss ODhella Taylor. niece Of
Cav. BO5 TaFioF u Tennessee.
Ire cersuo-y was performed ia the
GsthO5lst caurcn by Rev. J. Z. Wray. The
church irterior was elegantly decorated
with ferns ard tropical nOWerE. and the
marriage party made Up an unusually
handsofns scene. TIE following we're the
attendants.
Brl1esmal5-Mlss Jane Taylor Of Ten
regsee.
Pest MA II lane o. Br1nswick.
MAIDS u Honor-3iisses Susie JaB5On o.
gayanDah. Virgle Hamilton o. Savannah
and Dollle ErlT9B.
Attendsnts-Nessrs 2. y. Lane. james
Bitch and James Staten
The ushera were p. 8. Richardson.
Charles Clark. y. D. Smith and l. ".
Shaw.
The organ was presided over BY AIRS.
Keller
The couple left this evening for a ten
days trip 70 s. GimOns Island.
Air Briggs BE- prominent IN business and
social circles. while his bride Is one o.
the most accomplished young women that
has ever visited ValdOsta-
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TnroS topics.
Fruit Exhibit May he sent North.
struck 30 LfRhtninn.

Triton, Ca. June i)-Maj. w. l.. Glosr-
ner OF tho Georgia Southern and Florida
o. in town. preparing "a fruit exhibit 10
Boz carried 20 northern points for oxhlbl.
lion among tho people contemplating
moving H0uthward.
japan piuma arc being shipped each
DAY from Triton 90 New York ana phlia.
dcpha
Peach growers coy that INC liberia crop
viii be lu by june D
Rev. Q. y. Crowley pastor OF the N
W church, has been given leave of an.
rcnce Tor several weeks hy his concrera.
ton. iie goes 20 brunswick
lightning struck o. tobacco barn near
the Triton alw-mlll ou Monday. and had
q MOI been Tor thc work OF the citizens
~ barn would have been totally destroy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-11
wEDDING AT OLIVER.
DIR. Rakestraw and Miss MeNeiu BE-
come Man and wife.

Oliver. Ca, June l0.-Tho most brilliant
wedding that has ever occurred here va.
sOlcmnized last evening a. ss10 O'Clock Ia
the Baptist church. Or. G. Rnkcrtraw. a
prominent young physician and Miss Lou
ise Taylor McNein % this place were
united In marriage. Rev. II. s. Wlnaard
officiating. The attendants were Mr. Al
fred Bccht Of Cinclnnatif o.. ana Mr.. j
l.. Efheridfe OF Augusta. ca. Miss Emily
Kemp % Elizabefhtown. N. C., and Miss
ella Young of Oliver. ca. r'HherH. n a
HEIDI Of Springfield. Ca. and Mr.. y n
Fen % Oliver. ca. After the wedding n
reception was held az the residence OF the
brides aunt. Mrs. 81 G. Powell. Tho
bride is highly accomplished and very
popular. The large number % handaorne
presents attest the popularity q the young
couple.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-11

e. hands. and IS now under the manages
nent % y. r. Monston.
The salvation Army Is preparing 70 e.
on Central
The Ice plant company is preparing %
make ice u sufficient water could be OBJ
taine1- -Four wells are being put in an1
are several hundred feet deep. Il Is pos
STOLE that arrangements viii be made
WIG the Georgia and Alabama road 20
use their artesian well.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-11
cHAI,TEns FSoM cAsDLEn.
New Clergyman Arrives-Crop
Prospects bright.

af"NIffAN hFAAMN
Gambler. Fia.. June i0-Rev. g. g. Faris
" Cienwoo1 has accepted a call 10 The
pafforaie n the Presbyterian church
here. ard bag entered upon the discharge
OF his duties
capt T. a. Richards ana family have
returned home, after spending the part
winter 90 hia pineapple plantation al
Hiir30rO Inlet. on The lower east coast
iie reports the prospects for large pine
apple crop very promising
Tho Sunday schools ~ this place will
unite with those of Lake Weir ana Belle
Wow ana have a picnic ana celebration
at ths Chauiauqua grounds On Lake Weir
July
crops Of al kinds look well, and the
orange groves are putting On heavy
Ff0wih, The peach crop ia "a complete
failure. bot pfara viii b. abundant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-11

Jasper. fla. June i0.--At the prelim.
mary trial yesterday OF william Milton
for the murder Of J. Barton Johns. Sill.
ton was committed 20 jan 10 await tho
action OF the grand jury.
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A w. c. T. u. CASE,
Women Active in Prosecuting Al
legged Wrong Doors.

The trial of R. D. White, A. B.
White and John Woffensmith on the
charge of disposing of liquor to a min
or was called before Judge Baldwin
last Tuesday. A great deal of interest
was taken in the case, owing to the
fact that the ladies of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union of this
city appeared as prosecutors, one of
the number having witnessed the
minor enter and depart from the sa-
loon, another having signed the COM
plant on which the warrant of arrest
was issued, and third having signed
the bond for security of costs before
the county attorney would allow the
warrant to be issued. Half an hour
before court opened the ladies of the
organization commenced walking to-
wards the police judges headquarters,
and when the hands of the clock in
the police court room pointed to nine
every one of the available chairs, ex-
cept that of His Honor, Judge Bald
win, was occupied by woman, and
all of them wore look of determina-
tion as to what the outcome must be,
One Of the most interesting features
of the whole affair was that while a
law firm appeared for the defense the
wives of the two members we're there
as active members of the w. G. T. u,
and lending all their influence to as
sist their colleagues in securing con-
viction.
The first move made was to secure
a jury and this occupied the remain
der of Tuesday. At first "a names of
local residents were secured, and, the.
defense was given the privilege to
strike off six names and the prosecu-
tion the same privilege. The other
twelve we're then notified to be in the
police court, which in the meantime
had moved to the court house, at 80
o'clock in the afternoon. At that hour
the examination of the twelve as to
their qualifications to act as Jurors,
commenced, and inside of two hours
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the venire had been exhausted, with
only about half a dozen jurors chosen
The sheriff then commenced to gather
in talismen and when court adjourned
at five o'clock the jury had just been
completed.
The facts of the case, as alleged, are
that young son of Patrick Hart en-
tered the saloon of A. B. White sew
eral weeks ago and purchased liquor
He was seen to come out of the place.
It is stated that he was acting under
the orders of his father, but recent
ly enacted law does not make this an
excuse for allowing the minor in the
saloon or selling him liquor. The pro-
prietor of the place, together with as
sistants, deny having sold the liquor
and also disclaim any knowledge OF
the boy having been in the saloon. All
of yesterday was occupied in the evil
dence, and The GAZETTE went to press
to early to give the verdict of the jury,
which may, however, be disagree
ment.