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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
C[NTENARY'S FAIR.
Interesting History Of the
Organization and Ca
reer Of the Church.

Extensive preparations have been made
for the big fair to be held on Thursday
and Friday. November II and Is, under
the auspices of The Ladies Ala society
of the Centenary Methodist Church. IN
the church p~arlors. Every society OF me
church will contribute toward the sue
cess OF the fair. The good ladies' nave
been working a~ssiduously for several
months. and the result is one OF the
bandsomest assortments Of fancy goods
that will have been placed on exhibition
in any of the down town churches in a
long while. The various departments
will be in charge OF the following per-
sons
Fancy table ladies Aid Soeiety@-Mrs.
i. g Winters, Mrs. John Ward, Mrs. G.
NJ. Van AIKEN, Miss Robinson Mrs. Y NJ
Totten.
restaurant ladies society)-Mrs. Il.
Farmer, Mrs. J.. Lockwood, Miss Carrie
Ward, assisted by members OF the
Ladies' Aid Society.
Domestic missionary Society and Sun
day SCHOOLGIRLS. e. Jones', MIS- George
Hill, Miss Hattie Jones, MTs pd =
Mrs. William Drake and Mrs. +. .
Fancy table Gpworth League)-Aliss
Nettie Ward and Mrs. Quick, assisted by
members Of the Epworth League. r.;a+
Ward and Miss Elizabeth Gunlaer.
Grocery table (Mizpah Brotherhood)-
Mr.. John Ward and Mr.. g. Van AIKEN,
assisted by members OF the Mizpah
Art gailery-Mrs. w. Pearson and Mrs.
Lanahan.
~ouvenir journal, containing the following
bit of history concerning the cnurcn:-
.Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church
was organized on the seventeenth OF
April, 1867. at the residence OF y. u. Ran
som, Esq, by the presiding Elder Of the
district. the Rev. Nicholas Van SAINT,
with a membership of thirty-fve. The
Rev. David Graves, was pastor ana the
following were the official board: Joseph
Mccoy, Ira Cranmer. NicKfnan WA
liams, S. 3. Ransom, R. Jonn
| Alexander Mech. The class leaders were
Thomas Ross, Peter Young, David
Graves. The Rev. John Campbell, OF the
New York Conference, rendered eminent
assistance by his presence and wise coun-
sci in the early days of Centenary and to
the day of his entry into glory rejoiced
in her success.
.sThe cornerstone was laid on September
Is, 1870, and the church was dedicated on
April 90, 1871. This is known as the first
| dedication. The second was when the up
per portion Of the structure was com
| pleted, on May "a. 1885. The sermon on
this occasion was delivered by the now
Bishop. John P. Newman, and the Rev.
r. Dewitt Talmage. The church has
! grown steadily, but has not been free
from reverses. which were followed by
| exaltation. The extensive and beautlIui
| improvements were made during the pas
| torate of Rev. M. Krank Centenary
Church now numbers over 300 members,
| and has a f1ourishing Sunday School. The
people are happy and united in their
good work"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12

SO1
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day
of August, 1898. application was made 70 the
Board of Street ard Water Commissioners BY
Lucy A. Mankowski and others for the con-
s'r'e'l SEVER " IN srEGMAN STREE
from 80 feet west OF Ocean avenue TO van
Cleef street. and in Van Cleef street TO con-
said sewer to be built eonformably
to the provisions of Chapter 27 Of the Laws
OF 1895. and in accordance with the established
man of Sewerage. together with all the neees-
sary rlarholes, receiving basins ana appar1e-
nances.
November. 1898, the commissioners of Assess-
ment fled in the office OF the Clerk OF the Board
Of Street and Water gommissionsrs Their 2rs-
the probable total cost OF the contemplated
Improvement and the probable. amount c be
by. and the same is now open to public in
spsction in the office Of the Clerk Of said
Ard notice is also given that the following
streets or avenues or particular sections there
Of are included in said assessment, namely
STEGMAN STREET.
on the south side. from Van C1eef street to
points about 100 feet west and $50 feet east
thereof.
on the north side. from Van Clsef street to q
point about 105.l6 feet west OF Ocean avenue.
VAN cLEEF STREET.
ION the west side. from Stegnan street to q
point about % fees north OF Dwight street.
VAN CLEEF STREET,
~, fhe east side, from Stegf1sarf street TO q
point about 79a.1 feet south thereof
The said sketch also shows prospective beHe-
fits which win become a lien, and due and
payable when lateral or connecting sewer has
been constructed 10 connect with this sewer.
STIsGMAN STREET.
from jackson aTeare On The north side to Van
Cleef street.
q STEGMAN STREET.
from jackson avenue on the south side to 9
point about 100 feet west OF Van Cleef street.
And that in accordance with the provisions
Of Ire act above cited, the 29a day OF Novem-
Assembly Chamber Of the City Hall are hereby
ixed as the time and place when and where
INC Rrard of Street and Water Commissioners
ygfll meet to hcar all parties Interested in said
arplicatlon and all renaonstrances against the
said proposed Improvement that may De IRE
By order Il the Board Of Street and Water
commissioners q r. BouToN.
Clerk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
The COMING CHOIR FESTIVAL.

Much interest is manifested in the
United Choir concert, to be given at the
Centenary M. E. Church. on the evening
Of Thursday, December /, at which the
Centenary and Park Church choirs will
Join their forces. Besides the sacred Sc
leetions in which church singers are nat
urally supposed to excel, there will be
secular music, both solo and concerted.
splendid glee, Shades of the Heroes"
The Park Boy Choir viii interpret Cooks
A humorous trio by Ricci will be sung by
Messrs Ryno, Wilson and Lyding. Both
choirs will unite in Hvercfs Pilgrim"
chorus and other selections.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12

Notice is hereby given that on the Tth day OF
November, 1898, the Commissioners of Assess
ment filed in the Office of the Clerk Of the
Board OF Street and Water Commissioners
their final assessment map and report for the
IMPROVEMENT OF MAPLE TREET
between Halliday street and the west side OF
Van Horne street. in accordance with petition
previously presented to said Board on the 14ta
day Of March, 1898. and conformably to the
provisions of Chapter 217 OF the Laws of 1898.
and the same is now open ia Pubic Inspection
in the office of the Clerk Of aaid Board
And notice is also given that the following
streets or avenues or particular sections there
MAPLE. STREET,
from HalIaday street to Van Horne street.
VAN HORNE STREET.
from Maple street to points about 200 feet
west and z4 feet east thereof.
HALLIDAY STREET,
from Maple street TO a point about 2o.SS fes1
west thereof.
And that in accordance with the provisions
of the act above cited, the I'D day OF NoveEn-
Der. 1898, at two O'Clock p. NJ and the As
senfbly Chamber of the City Hall are hereby
fixed as the time and place Tnen and where
the Board of Street and Water Commissioners
will meet to hear, consider and adJudicats
upon ali objsctiens to the confirmation Of said
final assessment map that may be presented IN
By order Of the Board of Street and Water
GEORGE 7. BoUToN.
Clerk
Dated Jersey city, November II. 1898.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
NOTICE.
NoT1GE 70 CONTAGIOUS.


Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners on
Tuesday, November IL, 1898. at 2 O'Clock p. NJ,
IN the Assembly Chamber Of the city Hall,
IMPROVEMENT OF cLAREMoNT AVE-
NUE.
from Hudson Boulevard to West Side avenue.
Said Improvement to be made conlefmably
to the provisions of Chapter 2l7 Of the Laws
of 1885. and in accordance with specifications
on file in the office Of the Clerk Of said Board.
ties must be obtained at the office Of The
Chief Engineer, City Hall. Jersey City. n. j.
EsTIMArE OF QUANTITIES.
Standard
of cost
About 2,4sO cubic yards Of earth exeava-
About 10 cubic yards of rock excavation.
About i,aiO cubic yards 81 earth aiiing,
About Iids.5 cubic yards of sand filling.
About 1, ssS square yards of Belgian paw.
ing, per square yard :. .. .s......s.... 1.30
About $50 lineal feet Of curb stone,
About Bss IS iSS square feet Of bridge stone. :
About ii,osS square feet Of ~aassing.
About % square yards Of r~epavifg, per
square yard . . ...s-.+.......s 30
About GA llnsal feet of reset and dressed
curb stone, per lineal foot $50. 20
About $50 square feet of relaid and
dressed Tagging, per square foot !. 90
About 60 lineal feet of %eribbing, per
About 4 receiving basin heads to be re-
About Il manhoie heads 10 be reset. -
fine allowed for the completion Of the work.
"a working days.
The making Of the above improvement and
award of the contract therefor will be sub
ject to the remonstrance Of the owners of the
property liable to more than one-half the as
sessinent therefor. on the basis of preliminary
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed en-
velopes, endorsed Proposals for the Improve
ment of Ciaremont Avenue, " directed to "Mr-
las. 3. Nolan. Chairman Of the Committee on
Streets and Sewers" and handed to the Clerk
of the Board in open meeting when called
for in the order Of business relating to sealed
proposals.
The bonds required to be furnished on pro-
posals land a possible subsequent contracD are
those Of some surety company authorized TO
do business in the State Of New Jersey.
Bidders must state a single fixed percentages
of the hundred per cent. standard above quot
ed for which they will furnish all materials
and do sH the work eonprehended in specih-
catse+r. and IL final award of contract be
r-7se the o@r cent. so stated will form the
hss.s upon which payment will be made for
The Board may. under the provisions Of tho
act above cited. exercise its right TO reject
any or all proposals.
to Section l.. Chapter 1874 OF the Laws OF
1881, under the terms whereof no CONTRACT
shall be binding upon the CITY, or becSns
,~effective or operative nntil, the bonds offered
nv the contractor have been approved as to
sufriciency by this Board and as TO form by
the Corporation Counsel. the President of this
Board having the power to examine the pro.
posed bondsmen under oath.
BY order Of the Board Of Street and Water
COMMISSIONERS GEO. T. BouroN
Dated Jersey City. November 8, 1898.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
NEEDLE WORK GUILD or AMERICA

The annual meeting OF this Guild win
be held in the Reformed Church CDR.
Bretts). on Thursday, November, II. The
garments will be collected in the morning.
A luncheon win be served to the Guild
by the Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Church. Friends are invited to inspect
the garments between one and three in
the afternoon. after that time they will
be sent to the different Institutions.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
CATHOLIC CLUB NOTES.

At the Catholic Club. next Thursday
evening. Henry Austin Adams will deliver
his second lecture of the series, his sub
ject being American Citizenship
THANKSGIVING Ev a subscription dance
will be held at the club house.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
WHAT o. TIE CHILDREN RRIsK ;

Don't give them tea Dr. coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called GRATN-O2
fha place Of coffee. }The more Grain-OI
you give the childreh the more health
YOU distribute through their systems.
properly prepared fas4es like the choice
frades Of coffee bat POSTS about " as
much. All srocers sell r. 15c. and 25c:
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
A LAWYERS STORY.

nightly as though the world came near
having to get alone ;tho7t ma Mpet
=. 80. -
nssn-1IE -
- oals 'nelo - Roh = you Ano"
sha0 an oiu family lawyer IS the greatess
depositary on earth Tor stories? He knows
far more about the ms and outs of real
life tina either tho doctor or the preacher"
stBut did nv parents actually agree to
senarate as this docr me1t world ind;catee,.
aproc,sa,v non,t ron racon,5za tla
4~Sa 49, -
o.N
was there When | aiioWed you 70 g
enrousn tnose GU mes IL d
long tline ago, you know. buo inc Isces
are e goou deai Tess serious IMAM your LII
Awnings Wouiu propap1y DC.
because OF so'ne memory tne old law
yer opp INTO Q revere ana nao 70 %
prompted before proceeding:
Let's see, Where was 1! VI, yes
well, 5ney We're married ana settled down
20 farming. When you come to review
the case dlspassionateiy, tiiey never had
any real trouble. In my opinion sie was
given TO taking too much perhaps. On
the other hand, no was TOO eaelturn. One
spoke wneh silence would nave peen pct
Ter, ana ne was silent wnen IL would nave
been promotiye OF peace for nm 60 speak.
When you come 60 review the nare tesbi-
Inony. 10 seems almost increulpie tnao
they should nave ever tnoughb OF parulng-
But wnae may seem tflnes ouh foF a
great deal IN this world. BESIDES, words
repeated do not convey bne tnougnts' the
tones n the LOOKS That accompany them.
"One article OF their household OUTFIT
was a bright tin milking pail with q
strainer attached. she liked TO see 10
hanging up as a Kitchen ous
Wltnout consulting her ne approprlasea ~
to milk IN. she sharply told him not TO
do so again and added quite q volunteer
little discourse on the rights OF a woman
in running her household affairs. That
was where she talked too much He said
nothing by way OF explanation or concilla-
ton. That is where he talked too little.
Later tho same evening they disagreed
on the subject Of predestination, one
greatly discussed at that time. and next
morning he used the tin milk pail again.
Then she not only reprimanded him, but
laid line upon line and preeep5 upon pre-
cept till he ieftln silent disgust.
Your father was very fond of dogs and
had a fine ore of the Newfoundland breed.
The dog and his master both detested cats.
Your mother WAS particularly partial to
cats and had 40 earthly use for dogs. She
could keep no cat because the dog would
net perlaitit, this afforded another
bone OF contention. They failed to agree
as to the amount Of work they shouid do
or Sunday, and she talked about it while
he declined to talk, and his silence was
construed as ~sullenness. Meantime the
tin pail was driving them apart. A tin
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
c. c. JUNIOR RALLY.
Programme Of SERVICES in the Taber-
nac1e Next SATURDAY..

The twelfth rally of the Junior Chris
tian Endeayor Union Of Hudson County
will be held next Saturday afternoon az
NE Tabernacle, York and Henderson
Il follows:@
Hymn, Learn Of the Meek and Low
W. prayer, the Rev. Sydney Cox; address
II Wslcome, by Miss Laura Timans; re-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12

ran: puarette. Hope Howard q. Long,!
0frertory. .sJersualem.'' Parker, Edward
Dessert; Anthem. Lost the Cherublc.
Hosts fsaul. baritone solo and female
voices. harp and organ; Postlude, Toe
cato.n Dubois, Dr.. Frank G. Dessert, Di-
rector, and Howard Lee Leong, Organisf.
Hedding M. e.
The first anniversary of the ewark
Conference, Deaeonesses Home, will
be held at the Hedding Metho-
dist Church, IN Montgomery street,
on Tuesday evening next. There
will be addresses by Prof. Henrietta
Bancroft, OF Washington. d. G., and
the Rev. j. r. Wright. A reception will
be given at the Deaconesses' Home, NO.
POI Montgomery street. from three 70
seven P. M. The committee in charge Of
the anniversary is as follows: Mrs. Annie
Mrs. Wright, Mrs. j.. g. Boswell,
Mr.. Z. C. butcher and Mrs. M. Van Mar
far
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
Heddina NJ. e.
&c ntenary M. e.

The Rev. R. r. Goodman, pastor of Gem
tenary Methodist Church, has inaugural
ed a series of Sabbath evening sermons
on places Of interest in the Old Testament
visited by him in the Holy Land. The
Great Military Chieftain.s was delivered
last Sunday evening. Tomorrow night his
subject will be. sBethel. a Roadside Mis-
sion." On the evening of November 70
his subject will be. Shiloh, the Ministry
of the Sanctuary November 27, "Shul
mem, the Home Of a Great Woman De-
cernber 4, Messages from Two Famous
Maintain Sides.n
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
POLYNICE OIL.
DR.. ALEXANDRA,
From, Everywhere.

bers. The first lecture viii be free to all
the mechanics and electricians in the
aftx- M
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
Simpson Methodist.

The congregation of Simpson Methodist
Church will hold a Harvest Festival
tomorrow evening. The pulpit and altar
will be decorated with fruits, flowers and
vegetables, artistieally arranged. Pastor
Aylesworth will deliver a short address.
Al special programme of music will be
rendered by the choir. Pastor Ayles-
worth's theme tomorrow will be Seed
limo and Harvest"
Tomorrow evening week Judge J.
Franklin Fort, Of Newark. will deliver an
address entitled We Know. Do We Do?,
at Simpson Church, under the auspices OF
the Brotherhood.
Pastor Aylesworth win deliver the
regular annual Thanksgiving sermon to-
morrow morning week. An entertainment
will probably be arranged for the evening
of Thanksgiving Day.
The illustrated lecture on the WAL in
Cubs" Friday evening, was a most en-
tertaining affair and was greatly enjoyed
by the Sunday school The scenes were
illustrated nv fhe cinRmatograDh.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12

h senior and junior ehoirs OF 81
Nicholas, Church will give q grand con.
cert in the parochial school hall next
T,ec5av eVe,ine for the benefit of the
chI,reh' Thes concert viii be repeated or
the Esd instant, ard the proceeds sandea
over 10 the st. vincent de Paul Society
for the benefit OF the poor OF the PARISH
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
CORPORATION NOTICE

patea Jersey sig. Noyember i. lss
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
yEMENr OF cLAREMoNT AVE-

from Hudson Boulevard to West Side avenue.
Said Improvement to be made conformably
to the provisions of Chapter 215 Of the Laws
of 1885, and in accordance with specifications
on file in the office Of the Clerk of said Board.
Blank forms Of bid and agreement Of sure
ties must be obtained at the office of the
Chief Engineer, City Hall. Jersey City. n. j.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
Greenvil1e Bergen Baptist Branch
Society.

An entertainment and sociable under
the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of.
the Greenville Bergen Baptist Branch So
ciety, was held last evening, IN the So
ciety's rooms, on Linden avenue. The
quarters were filled TO overlooking, n
an appeared to enjoy the entertainment.
This consisted of songs and Rotations,
rendered by the children. The ladies
served refreshments after the entertain
ment.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
Church OF the Ascension.

The Young Mems Society of the Church
Of the Ascension are preparing for an
entertainment and reception at Central
Hallson December Is. The programme Gin
include the presentation of the ;one-acL
force, .4Open Gate with Mrs. r. q;
Hartwich, Mr.. Dale, Miss Rogers and
Robert L. McNeilly in the cast.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12

A Renewal Of the Mission which was
given last spring will pen Sunday, No
vember 20, and continue for two weeks.
1t will be in charge Of the Redemptorist
Fathers who have labored 50 success
fully in the past in this parish.
The anniversary of the dedication OF
the new church will be celebrated with
special music, decorations, etc, on Sum
day, November 20.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners on
Tuesday, November IL, 1898. at 2 O'Clock p. NJ,
in the Assembly Chamber Of the City Hall,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
CORPORATION NOTICE.

dated Jersey City. November ;, 1888
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-11-12
S.. pasrick's.

The member Of St. Patrick's Catholic
Club will hold their second progressive
euchre party of the season next Wednes-
day evening. The ~conlmitteesin charge Of
this event has purchased the prizes to be
awarded to the winners. The committees
from the various societies of the chureh
will meet shortly to arrange for the pro,
posed euchre party and dance. which will
probably be held in the Jersey City Club
house.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1898-08-12
The Pantomitne in the
Window Opposite.
Copyricht. 1898. By Willis Emery.
BY Willis Emery.
Copyright, 1893.

n ETWEEN her and me there was
ID great gulf, chasm with precipi-
tous walls of stone. We were so near
together that / could see the color OF
her eyes when the light shone fairly,
but between us was the gulf, and in the
bottom of it roaring river.
In the morning the river ran south
ward; ut noon it was full of conflict
ing tides that clashed and surged; in
the late afternoon it ran mostly north
ward toward Printing House square
and the Brooklyn bridge. 1t was a
river of humanity, and the gulf was
the canyon of Nassau street, in New
York city.
She was on the western bank and
on the eastern, hundred and fifty
feet above the bed of the stream.
Crossing was easy, but could not go,
because had no errand. How could
invade the Office of Stoughton & Bland
and say: Gentlemen, have come to
tell your secretary that I admire her."
1 did not think it fitting even to ask
what name she bore of such acquaint-
ances as might have been able to an
swer. l would not have known what
firm employed her, but that I could
read the gilt letters on the glass door
of their Office when there was light be-
hind it in the hall. 1t was hard to
make them out, for of course they read
be ecltward to me, being glued upon the
other side of the door, but looked
across so often that 1 should have
made them out Mt last had they been
Chinese characters.
She used to wear neat and tasteful
clothes, and her hair was always just
right. Her desk and the typewriting
table were never in disorder, and from
that inferred that she had been we'll
brought up, conviction reinforced
by my observation of her bearing
toward all who spoke with her Busy
from morning till night, she never
seemed to be hurried or worried, and it
seemed to me she never had unfinished
work to put inside at the close of the
day.
AS spring advanced her window and
mine were often open. 1t was then
that a ray of sunshine striking down
upon her one bright morning showed
me that her eyes were hazel. l had
thought they might be blue, for her
hair was light. She was of o slender
figure, not strong enough, 1t seemed to
me. to work so hard. noticed that her
cheeks never had in them enough color
to be visible from across the canyon.
The man who dictated and signed
most of the letters that she wrote was
a puzzling fellow. He looked not more
than 35, but his hair was almost white.
He was always very considerate of her
in his manner, and she obviously
looked up to him as a great man.
wondered why he did not see that she
needed a long rest and the tonic air
of the mountains. Probably he found
her Indispensable in his business af-
fairs. yet fancied he might make that
plea some day and be answered by the