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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-04
MANY HAVE BEEN WELL TESTED

THE News prints below sketches Of
the candidates for Assembly nominated
on the Democratic ticket. Without ex-
ception 1t is the finest and most capable
body of representatives ever named for
the suffrages of the people Of this county,
and when they take their seats in the
Legislature in January their constituents
may be sure that their interests will be
in safe hands. The larger number of
them have already been tried, and the
character of the new men for probity and
ability is well known.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-04
FERGUS 7. KELAHER.

Fergus r. Keiaher was born in New
YORK city, June s, 1852. and is engaged in
the plumbing business in Jersey City He
was elected to the Assembly in 1897 by
4 plurality of s,557 over Lees, the highest
candidate on the Republican ticket.
Mr.. Keiaher faithfully performed his
duty as a member of the last Legisla-
ture, as is evidenced by his renonaina-
tion. He was a member of the impor-
tant Committee on Municipal Corpora
finns.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-04
Honor and Credit Rescued in
the Most Critical Hour
of the Municipality.
FIGHTER FOR HOME RULE
Glowing Tributes Paid to His Pub-
lie Services by His Repnb-
1ican Foes.

Allan Langdon McDermctt, the Demo-
cratic nominee for State Senator, was
born in South Boston. Mass, on March
30, 1854. His father was Hugh Farrer Nc
Dermott, who, to use the language Of the
memorial resolutions adopted by the New
York Press Club, on his decease, in 1880,
in the wide scope of his literary labors,
as journalist, dramatist, author and poet,
d a conspicuous place and earned en-
during fame for himself His mothers
maiden name was Annie J. Langdon. and
she was of one of the Oldest families in
New England. In 1870 the subject of this
sketch determined to follow journalism,
and, as a preliminary step, learned to SIT
type run a press. A few verses pub
iished in a Boston paper, and reprinted
in the New York Telegram" in 1870.
row escape from a literary tomb. In 1876
he entered the law chool of the Uni
SClSlLy IL Llt S4ly "a ~ oAN
was graduated the following year, deliv-
ering an essay on 1.-THE Sanction of the
Law, at the commencement exercises,
held at the Academy of Music, in June,
1877. The same year he was admitted to
the bar Of New Jersey, becoming a coun-
seilor in 1880. While he was a student in
the office of the late Leon Albeit, there
was formed a friendship between precep-
tor and pupil which had grown with the
years, and had on more han one occa-
sion evidenced a steadfastness which is
rarely found in the harsh lines of political
association. In 1875 Mr.. McDermott was
defeated as a candidate for Assembly
from the Fourth district of Hudson coun-
ty, but was elected in 1879 and 1880, and in
1881 was the Democratic candidate for
Speaker of that body. From 1878 to 1883
City, ~resigning that position when APP
pointed Judge of the Second District
Court. by Governor Ludlow. In 1884, Gov
ernor Albeit appointed Mr.. <McDermott
a member Of the State Board of Asses
sors. In that position he formulated the
rules which have ever since been fol-
lowed in the taxation Of railroad prop
erty and corporate franchises in New Jer-
sey. In 1886, Governor Albeit nominated
him to be Clerk in Chancery. In COM
municating the fact to the Legislature,
the late ex-United States Senator Catte1,
also a member of the State Board, wrote:
The Hon. Allan L. McDermott, one of
the original members of the Board, was,
during the last session of the Legisla-
ture, appointed and confirmed as Clerk in
the Court Of Chancery, and, on April 1,
resigned as member of his Board, to
enter upon his new position. Much of the
success of the early work of this Board
Is due to the intelligent and faithful SER
vice of Mr. McDermott, largely supple
mented by his legal knowledge, which was
Invaluable. The Board parted with him
most regretfully, and we are free to say
find one who will in all respects fiji his
place, In 1Ss4-s5-Se Mr.. McDermott was
President of the Board of Finance and
Taxation of Jersey City. Upon his retire
n1ent from that position. the nArguss,
said:-.The withdrawal of Allan T.. Nc
The Press., 1898-09-15

Prof. Geo. 1. Favor Of. Rockville was
in town over Sunday.
Mrs. G. H. Sterry is out of town visit
ing friends for few weeks.
Miss Marian B. Agard left on Wednes-
day to enter Mt. Holyoke college.
Miss Ella M. Brown who taught here
last year is to teach In Jacksonville.
A number Of young people held social
dance in the town hall Friday evening.
Miss Ruth G. Brown is to teach in South
Killingly, instead of as stated last week
Maurice B. Fuller OF Putnam is visiting
his grandmother, Mrs. Lucius s. Fuller
A. P. Wilton and daughter OF West
field, Mass, were in town early In the
week.
The school in district No. opened ON
Monday, with Miss Sarah L. Brown as
teacher.
Miss Sadie Willard has accepted posi-
ton as teacher in graded school in South
Manchester.
The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Dunn was
attended on Tuesday morning. The In
terment was at the Catholic cemetery in
Rockville.
Agent Miller of the Connecticut HUI
name society was in town last Thursday to
investigate reported case of cruelty to
animals. ]. Frank Dunlap of Rockville
traded horses with Roger M. Clough OF
this place, and the horse he took in ex-
change was In such condition that he
was unable to get to Rockville, but left it
under shed in the street. Complaint
was made to the Humane society and
their agent came here on Thursday The
horse was shot and both Dunlap and
Clough were arrested. The horse was in
most horrible condition and had been
sick for several weeks and was a living
skeleton. Dunlap and Clough were
brought before Justice Henry H. Doyle
Tuesday morning. Clough pleaded not
guilty, and was tried and found guilty and
fined So and costs. Dunlap pleaded
guilty and was fined 81 and costs. Both
men settled. Judge B. FL. Bill OF Rock
Vile was counsel for the Humane society
and E. S. Agard of Tolland was counsel
for Clough. The case has attracted much
attention. FLORA.
The Press., 1898-09-15
sTAFFoRD SPRINGS.


samuel B. Harvey, attorney at law in
Willimantic, was in town Monday.
Miss K. F. Horrigan is in New York
buying her fall and winter millinery.
Mrs. NJ. E. Davis of Southbridge has
opened the restaurant in Taft's block,
formerly occupied by Geo. Scripture.
w. A. Hills, former employee OF The
Press, but for the past twelve years en-
ployed on the Hartford Courant, called
on old friends In town the first of the
week
j. M. Lord is resetting curbing In front
of his residence, and will also curb the
walk In front of his cottages on West
Main street. A concrete walk will be
laid later over the length OF Mr.. Lords
line.
The premium lists OF the Stafford
Springs Agricultural Society have been
issued, and they may be obtained at the
following places of business E. G. Dem
mis-, G. B. Gary, H. s. Abel and The
Press office.
The Stafford delegation is In attend
ance at the state convention In New
Haven to-day. It is composed OF j. Carl
Converse, A. s. Eaton, F. II. Baker and
M. P. j. Walker, the last named going
as a substitute for w. III. Cooley.
The Stafford Street base ball team will
play deciding game with the Brimtield
club at Wales Saturday. 1t will probably
be the last game of the season for Stafford
players, and, as each of the teams has
won game, it is sure to be interesting.
Henry Butterfield of Staffordville was
overcome with sort of faintness Sunday
morning. He had left home to drive to
his brothers., E. E. Butterfield, on East
street, and was found a short distance
from his destination sitting in his carriage
in dazed condition. He revived in an
hour or two sufficiently to allow his re-
turn home, and has since entirely recov
cred.
The democratic caucus for choice of
delegates to the various conventions was
held at the town hall last Thursday even
ing. A list of the delegates follows
State, E. e. Pinney, D. L. Ellis, J. Allen
Mix, w. E. Hanley; congressional, Otis
Chapman, Frank 2. Fairfield, H.F Cady,
G. B. Pinney; senatorial, G. c. Parkess,
F. j. Glover, VIM. Purcell, D. j. Sulli-
van; county, A. d. Cady, Myron D.
Avery, Lott O'Halloran, R. NJ. Chamber
lin; probate, David Bissett, H. w. Davis,
III
The golf match between the Country
club and the Rockville club at the local
links last Saturday afternoon was very
close, the Rockville club being the win
ner by one up. The ladies' committee
served refreshments, and large number
of the members witnessed the match.
The score:
The Press., 1898-09-15
aOMERs.

D. F. Burritt of Rockville was in town
Tuesday.
G. A. Arnold of Broad Brook was In
town last Sabbath.
Geo. P. Taylor and wife of Springfield
were in town Monday
Miss Jessie Hall of Springfield is visit
ing Miss Lura Kellogg.
Raymond 8. Bugbee has received the
appointment of postmaster.
Miss Louisa Beardsley of Springfield is
visiting Mrs. Achsah Beardsley.
w. G. Pease has moved to his farm In
the ninthdistrict. Mr.. Taylor and family,
who have occupied 1t for some time past,
having moved to auckland, Mass.
Rev. w. McIntire of Hazardville preach
cd In the M. E. church last Sabbath, at 8
O'Clock, to good sized Congregation,
followed by love feast, to the spiritual
benefit and uplifting of those who attend
ed. The church will be open for divine
worship a week from next Sabbath,
preaching by Rev. Mr.. McIntlre, followed
by love feast.
John w. WEIGH, 25, died at his home
in Somersville Monday morning from an
injury received from an accident on the
evening of September 2. He was on his
way home on his bicycle after closing his
barber shop and was riding very fast to
escape an approaching storm and on &C
count of severe darkness ran into the
team of Fred Heck the local blacksmith
You are making great mistake in not
sending for q 10 cent trial size of Ely'e
Cream Balm. 1t is specific for catarrh
and cold In the head. We mail 1t, or the
so cent size. Druggists all keep 1t. Ely
Brothers, Sc Warren street, New York.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to great extent loss of hearing. By
the use Of Ely's Cream Balm dropping o.
mucous has ceased, voice and hearing have
greatly improved. w. Davidson, Atty
at Law, Monmouth, Ill.
The Press., 1898-09-15

etc., were in apple-pie order. On coming
to the outside again we find remarkable
change taken place from a year ago.
woods and high brush cut down, stumps
and stones cleared away, and vegetation
of nearly all kinds growing in their place
in fourishing condition. A hennery
has been added to the ranch and we'll
stocked with fowls and chickens. All
this being accomplished by one pair OF
hands, has required considerable indus
trious hard labor in so short time.
Phil has had some views taken of his do
main in the woods, and intends to sell
them at a nominal sum to help fill his
lockers with stores for the coming winter.
In one of the pictures there is consider
able life shown about the place. Phil is
at his shanty door with gun at his shout
der in the act of shooting some game,
while his dog Is at his side ready to bring
1t In. Well to the left is the architect
and his daughter, who are visitors for the
day. In the foreground is my friend
hoeing out the vegetation, but who at
present is elsewhere acquiring knowledge
for better job. These pictures will be
priced by almost every one who knows
Phil and his ranch In the woods.
The Press., 1898-09-15

John M. Martin of Willimantic came
to town Tuesday afternoon with twenty
three horses and gang of men to trans
port the granite portions of the Douglass
monument to Westford. The base and
lot trimmings are of granite All above
the base is of marble. The monument
was made and is to be erected by John
Salter Il Son Of Groton. The base Is
granite block ten feet square, weighing
sixteen tons. 1t Is said that all the bridges
on the road to Westford will have to be
strengthened before this stone can be car
ried over it. 1t will be carried on a Spec
ial truck, the wheels of which are of solid
wood, about two feet and half in diam.
eter, with a rolling surface fifteen inches
wide. All the horses will be used in
drawing it.
Patrick Murray, aged Sc, was found
dead Sunday morning, about 2. 80 O'Clock,
by his son, John, at the foot of the wall
In the rear of the tenement houses Just
beyond the intersection of Center and
West streets. Medical Examiner Newton
was called and found that death had re-
suited from a fracture Of the front portion
OF the skull. Various rumors were afloat
during the day as to how the deceased
came to his death, but they were all
groundless, and there is no reason to sup
pose that the fatality resulted from any,
thing but accident. Mr.. Murray was with
his family at home at ten O'Clock Satur-
day night. He left the house then, but
as 1t was sort of custom with him to 90
out for short walk occasionally before
retiring, his absence did not cause any
anxiety until some little time had ELAPSED.
On his failure to return q search was be-
gun, which lasted until he was found
where he had fallen. He had been dead
for some time, and it is supposed that he
died Instantly. Mr.. Murray was q man
OF extreme nervous temperament, and the
most logical explanation of his sad death
Is that In moment of intense preoccupa-
ton he wandered from the road and walk
ed over the wall. The sympathy of
large circle Of friends Is with the bereayeC
family. He leaves q widow and eight
children, five boys and three girls. The
funeral was held at st. Edwards church
Tuesday, at 9 a. M, Rev. r. G. Gragan
officiating. The burial was In the Catho-
lie cemetery.
The Press., 1898-09-15

The Mission band will meet at the Bap
tist church chapel Saturday afternoon a
four O'Clock
Sunday was sort Of gala-day at the
Gypsy camp. Four families, the two
Hamiltons, Hicks, and Quigley, made
this point rendezvous Sunday, and the
ground was thronged with visitors al
day. It made lively scene, and a good
big circus wasn't in it. Monday they al
took their departure, going different ways
and the scenes that have known them
once know them no more.
Many here will remember Earl E. Clark
Of Brimheld, who worked in the caro-
room at the Riverside mill some three
years ago. He was member of a Massa-
chusetts regiment and passed through al
the fighting about Santiago unhurt, but
died on the transport, Mobile, August
18th, while on his way home and was
buried at sea the same day. He was Is
years of age at the time of his death.
stafYordvilIe.
Auo WuoSAM6n III GHlS VlClully A6Ne
taken advantage OF the cooler weather sc
far this month and are enjoying many
long rides.
The Summit Wooden Co., have received
large force pump, and are preparing tc
erect tank to supply the automatic
sprinklers they are putting in. This com
pany seem to be very busy just now, and
reports are that they will soon commence
running nights.
West Stafford.
F. r. Washburn of Boston Is visiting
his father, j. r. Washburn.
Harrison Davis is very Ill. DR.. Hurd
of Somers is in attendance.
Mrs. Peter Roberts entertained hel
father from Somersville last Monday.
Mrs. M. A. Cady is visiting her daugh
ter, Mrs. Chas. Whitaker, In New Haven
Will Dunbar of Staffordville is teach.
ing the fall term of school In the Lull
district.
Henry Curtis and family of Springfield
have been the guests of their uncle, w
D. Graves.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Bliss of Long
meadow have been the guests of G. P,
Broadway and family.
Miss Nellie Holmes has returned to hel
home. after spending several months with
relatives in Middletown.
Misses Gertrude and Ruby Avery, Flor.
ence Broadway, Lena Ellis, Myrtle Smith
and Alice Van Heynigan entered Stafford
high school last week.
Mrs. Selden Snow, who has been in
very feeble health for many years, is now
worse and confined to her bed. Mrs.
Hattie Pomeroy has been sick for two
months, and has now gone to spend some
time with Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus
Holmes, where she can have mothers
care. Both are attended by DIR. Newton.
The Press., 1898-09-15
Forbes y a1Hafiarc's
springfield, September, 1898.
Early Fall
Sale

The biggest aggregation of
good blankets ever brought
to Springfield is ready here,
to open, what we mean to
make, the greatest and most
talked of Early Fall Sale OF
blankets in our history.
You know what we did
last year, the year before, and
the year before that at these
early sales. We did wonders
then, we'll do greater now.
The fact is, nobody can af-
ford to pass this sale of blank
cts that begins to-day, nobody
in Springfield or within easy
trading distance of Spring
field, nobody who has blank
cts to buy this fall or winter.
You can't rely on such pic
lures of these goods as type
and ink and paper would give,
but you can come to see and
examine, and be sure.
Just a bare outline of the
price story:
The Press., 1898-09-15


Fred Eaton and wife have moved to
Willimantic
William Earl Fenner is improving the
looks of his house by putting on We
randa
Mrs. Bradley M. Sears is very danger
ously sick with complication of dis
eases, one being heart trouble.
MIR. and Mrs. Clarence Savage and two
children visited Mrs. Savage's sister, Mrs.
Monroe H. Snow at Webster, Mass, re-
Gently.
Gurleyville.
Frank Rupredht has sold his place to a
man in Preston.
Miss Winifred E. Durham has been
visiting her friend, Miss Sarah johnson,
at Mansfield Hollow.
Mrs. A. G. Durham had for guests her
two granddaughters, Misses Gertrude and
Cora Grant of Mount Hope over Sunday.
A Sunday school and neighborhood pic
mic will be held in the Bundy grove Fri
day, the 10th. A good time is expected.
The William E. Williams place is for
sale. The household contents will be
sold at auction on Thursday of this week.
Arson G. Barlow, wife and three chill
dren from Westford attended the Baptist
association at Willimantic and visited Mr..
Barlow's sister, Mrs. H. A. Mason, last
week.
Mrs. George A. Walker entertained her
Sunday school class last Friday after
noon and evening. Cake, ice cream,
fruit and candy were served. A very en-
joyable time was had.
Rev. Henry Conant preached very in
teresting sermon in the M. E. church last
Sunday from the text found in Mark 1922,
''And he was sad at that saying, and went
away grieved; for he had great possess
sions.'
Mansfield Depot. .
Miss Mabel Dimock is teaching school
on Ripley hill.
Mrs. Mary Dean of Boston has been
visiting at A. B. Campbell's.
Charles Thompson and family of Hamp.
ton visited at A. E. Bottum's recently.
Percy Smith of Huntsinger's business
college, Hartford, was home over Sun.
day.
Miss Maria Coleman, missionary o.
the far west, has been visiting at George
Stedman's.
Lester Scott of East Hampton made {
flying visit to his cousin, Dollie Garvey
last Friday.
Frank Melvin, formerly employed by
w. G. White, goes to work for Herbert
Walker Oct 1, and will occupy the tene
ment at Hillside hall
The Press., 1898-09-15
ELLINGTON.
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(CrySGal Lake correspondence
Vernon Brown has moved to Rockville.
Mrs. Susie Richardson of Hartford call
ed on friends in town last Friday.
Mrs. c. w. Richardson and daughter,
Kittie, were in Hartford one day last week.
The lodges of Knights of Pythias of
Hartford and Rockville will picnic at
Bowler's grove Saturday.
James Stacy, Jr., who is travelling for a
large book firm, is in York state this
week, and will also visit other portions of
west.
G. e. HARDWOOD is grading and beautify-
ing the grounds about his cottage at the
lake. Charlie Slater and VIM. Kibbe
have the job.
A. U, Charter and sons, Allie and Ev-
erett, visited Mr.. Babcock's peach or
chard in Holland lately, and took home
some fine specimens.
Daniel Curtis has lately built veranda
on the front of his house, and also an ell
on the rear, which adds much to the ap-
pearance and convenience OF the place.
A number Of relatives in this place
have received cards for the marriage OF
Miss Lottie Chapman of Rockville to
Palmer S. Willard of Wethersfleld. The
ceremony took place yesterday at high
noon in the LIST Baptist church, Rockville.
Miss Chapman is granddaughter of Ira
H. Lewis of this place, and for number
Of years resided here with her grand
parents. She has the best wishes of her
many friends in this place.
Fire was discovered about $50 O'Clock
last Thursday night on the back side OF
VIM. Bowler's ice-house, and was soon
beyond control. Mr.. Bowler and the in
mates of the hotel had all retired for the
night, and before help was obtained the
ice-house was entirely consumed, and al
so the north portion Of the barn, new
building lately erected this summer II
was with great difficulty the barn was
saved. But for prompt aid and plenty OF
water at hand the entire building would
have been consumed. The fire is sup
posed to be the work of an incendiary.
No insurance. Mr.. Bowler will rebuild
at once.
The Press., 1898-09-15
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Matter under this head 10 cents per line.)
"A new lot Of Dress Goods will be re-
ceIved Saturday at A. L. Towards.
"A. L. Howard is receiving Ladies'
Fall and Winter Underwear, also Blank
cts for the fall trade.
Walking Hats In the newest shades
and styles at 75c., 81 and $3.50 at Miss
Russell's. 3
"A. w. Walker is showing good as
sortment OF Lace Curtains from 80 cts.
per pair up.
Shirt Waists, Wrappers and summer
goods at reduced prices, at e. L. Burr's.
For First-Class Photographs call at
Cardinals Studio. Cabinets only 80 per
dozen. Good work guaranteed. SO Main
Street.
A. W. Walker offers this week one
case of Cotton and Wool Bed Blankets
ia white, with red. blue and pink bord-
ers, at 50 cts. per pair, the best yet. Call
and examine.
Artistic photographs from $3.50 per
dozen upwards. Those handsome carbon
cites from % per dozen up. Martins,
Johnson's block.
CARD Mr. and Mrs. George Fagg wish
to thank their friends for their generous
gift In celebration of their golden we'd
ding.
A. w. Walker Is receiving new Dress
Goods most every day. Large assert
ment OF Black Dress Goods from 124 cts.
to Sligo per yard.
New fall shades In Kid Gloves, also
Children's School Cars. at Miss Russell's.
CARD.-We desire TO express our heart
felt thanks to all who assisted us in our
recent sad affliction, both at the bedside
and at the funeral of our = other.
TIE MISSES UNDERWOOD.
The Press., 1898-09-15
ASHFORD.

Barlow Bros. recently sold pair OF
steers to E. A. Buck.
Mrs. Charles Snow has bought the farm
formerly owned by her, of Mrs. VIM.
Griggs.
Miss Philena Agard of Union spent
last week with her sister, Mrs. Henry
Barlow.
Mrs. Royal Chapman is visiting Mrs.
William Griggs and calling on old neigh
bors about here.
Ed Wilbur of Stafford Springs has hired
the Dea, Clapp place, aud is to open a
meat market here.
The Press., 1898-09-15
UNION.

UNIVBNs
Edwin Jenest and Miss Alma Benway
were united in marriage at st. Edwards
church, Stafford Springs, by Rev. r. G.
Gragan, last Tuesday.
Rock Meadow.
Philena Agard visited last week with
her sister, Mrs. Henry Barlow, in West.
ford.
Mrs. Charles Webster visited her par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Blodgett, in Holland
one day last week.
Mrs. Elvira Snow of Westford was the
guest last week at her brother, Adelbert
Agard's. They both attended the Bap
fist convention at Willimantic last week
The Press., 1898-09-15

The first annual fair of the Rockville
society, under the new association, will
be held next Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. The officers are making a
special effort this year to make the fair a
success.
The Press., 1898-09-15

1O-4 size tan blankets, cotton, 4Sc pair.
ia size tan blankets, cotton, 65c pair.
11-4 size tan blankets, cotton, 75c pair.
la size lighJ tan blankets, cotton, $1.15 pair.
1914 size gray blankets, cotton, ST 10 pair.
1914 size gray blankets, cotton, 371{c pair.
1914 size gray blankets, cotton. 4Sc pair.
liza size gray blankets, cotton, Csc pair.
lid size gray blankets, cotton, 75c pair.
11-4 size gray blankets, cotton, CSC pair,
10-4 size white blankets, cotton, 3716c pair
10-4 size white blankets, cotton, soc pair.
1914 size white blankets, cotton, SOC pair.
1914 size white blankets, cotton, Csc pair
la size white blankets, cotton, 75c pair
ia size white blankets, cotton, 81 pair.
ia white wool blankets, colored border, $3.50
pair.
la white wool blankets, colored borders, 1875
pair.
ia white wool blankets, colored borders, $500
ia white wool blankets, colored borders, $500
pair.
More, and more, and more,
and more. Come to buy
blankets now.