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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
THE NATIONAL STATE BANK.

In the very heart Of the city. BrOad-st-.
directly opposite St. Johns Church and almost
Immediately adjoining the venerable old First Pres
byterinn Church. stands the home of the National
State Bank of Elizabeth, example of the severe
" simple architecture OF Colonial days.
The bank was established ninety years ago. On
February TO- 1872 meeting called at Union
Hotel by several prominent influential citizens OF
the borough and II was determined start a
State bank for the convenience Of the citizens OF
Elizabeth and the adjacent towns and country
side II is one of the oldest banks in the State.
During the ninety years of It's useful existence
the bank has numbered among its officers and di-
ractors many of the best and influential of Eliza
beth'S citizens.
The present officers of the National State Bank
are the Hon. John hean Omitted States SENATOR.
president; Julian II, Kean, vice-president; James
Mcguire cashier, Hamilton +. Kean James G..
ogden Charles Russ and Douglas c.. Moore di-
rectors- Messrs Julian and Hamilton Keau are
brothers Of the Senator. NesSrs. Ogden and Russ
are prominent business men of many years stand
ing i'm the community. and Mr.. Douglas c. Moore is
the head OF the well known firm of Samuel L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
ELIZABETH WAGON WORKS,

The euterprlsing and ingenious proprietor Of the
Elizabeth Wagon Works. Mr. b. F. Strauss (No. IS
South Spring-st), designs all Of his own work and
provements as we'll as for the reasonableness of his
prices. the excellence of his workmanship and his
dispatch in getting Jobs, his probationary
thing in the way OF light delivery and heavy
brewery wagons and moving vans'-is not only
IN as great demand In London and Australia in
New-York and Brooklyn. but his ideas are eagerly
throughout the world
The business established in ISs6-and on a
capital of SlSIi-and the two story buildings which
house the planning and saving mill. woodworking
ming, VarIiSh and accounting departments. and
which spread over half Of ground together
with their flne modern equipment in machinery
were all paid for In two years. These works m
round, they putting in time and half time"
frequently to keep up with the pressing orders
Having no rent and but low taxes to paw. buyinR
his material direct, and each man in his establish
cxpert-n fact he learned his trade under Mr.
Strauss-accOunts. in part, for his ability To turn
out work cheaply. Added reasons are the having
freight to on his wood for the a oak and
sey, and the purchasing Of his steel and iron and
his paints and VarnShes. ali in lump. Tor he
entire from first hands, at contract prices II
Is said to be admitted by the trade that Mr.
any other factory using double the force. Perha ps
the explanation of this Is to be found in the fact
that the boss himself expert I'm an the
branches Of the business. IS both able willing
lend skilful hand whore and when II is required
word about Mr.. Strausss methods: lie is
content to follow the beaten track but ~ al
ways seeking-and successfully new way IN
make cheap wagons light wagons, durable wagons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23

EIizabethport the Singer works and the Staten
Island Ferry going south; and its northern route
from the Pennsylvania Railroad Station, is along
Morris-ave.. Orchard-st. and North-ave. to Aldene
and Crawford It's main line, beginning at the
Pennsylvania Railroad station, runs out through
Broad and West Jersey SITS. to Lorraine. Roselle
AIdene Crawford. Garwood. Westfed, Scotch
Plains PlanfeId and DLnellen, with Railway
Rranch-at Railway Junction. GarwCod-
through to Railway, Woodbridge Sea Warren and
Roynton Beach.
The company's liberal and energetic management.
comprising the president. Mr.. Thos- c; Barr; the
vice-president Mr. ThOS. 4. Nevins, and the score
tary and treasurer Mr.. Edwin W Hine, has in
ttiated many extensive improvements during the
past year. chief among tnem being the new car
barns at Eliza bethpOrt and Railway Junction, and
the great power station capacity 3.0O horsepower
on RAILWAY River. at Crawford.
This road has greatly stimulated real estate oper-
atOns i'm F,liZabeth'S northern section, and her
most beautiful suburb, by its excellent service and
varied connections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
rHE NoRrH JERsEY NTREET RlILWlY cO.

No city has prodted more by the great develop
mpnt In interurban trolley lines than Elizabeth;
for this comparatively recent service most felici-
touslv supplements the four great roads which.
tering her territory render this the most accessible
OF all industrial towns. besides emphasizing her de-
STABILITY as a residence for those whose business
interests require their daily presence in the metro
noIitan district. 1t may be said that there is no
lime one cannot board a car for Elizabeth. Ii II
road then the trolley will put you down In Eliza
beth before the next train could start
The North Jersey has one line between Eliza
beth and Newark. which. starting at Broad and
SUMMER SITS. the John Stephenson Company
works, in Elizabeth. runs through South Broad
and Broad to the Pennsylvania and Central
Railroad dcpots. thence through North Broad-st.
and Newark and FrelinghuySen ayes. practically
one and the same) to Nanderpool-st, Newark and
line starting at North and jefferson ayes. runs
through Jefferson-ave.. East Broad and Broad SITS.
Eli2abeth-ave.. First near Crescent Shpyards and
Staten Island Ferry. Bond, Second and Trumbull
ets h the Eliza bethport Depot of the Central
Railroad. Its Third-st. Line runs from the Penn
sylvania Railroad arch through Broad and Third
Elmora ana Lyons Farm Line starting the
I.ehigh Valley Station. two and one-eighth miles
from the Central Railroad and PENNSYLVANIA Rail
road depots. runs through North Broad, Broad and
West Jersey ste to Elmora.
The first named line passes through handsome
residential sections in both cities; the second
the third, The last named line taps beautiful sub
All these roads are. well built. with nine inch
Orders, having welded joints. and making. practi-
cally continuous rails. which does away with the
Earring and joltins and the distressing 'clickety-
Click Of the usual railway The cars. while not
rnodious answer the demands of each. They
have all modern Improvements. being well lighted
and heated. and kept scrupulously clean. The ser
vice is excellent all these lines running short
Roadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23

OF the relative value or property has established
the firms reputation appraisers. A department.
Is the management Of the Progress Realty Com
pany, Incorporated in 1900 with ample capital and
ohicered by the firm. and having on sale desirable
property In various sections of the city. This com
pany is essentially developing company. 1t ia
responsible for the marked Improvement OF North
Br"ad-St and its neighborhood. where there have
been already erected several very handsome villas
1t owns holds in for other interests prop
erty valued 100000
The transformation OF the unimproved acres OF the
Cie Dewitt property into beautiful residence park
WIN hnely paved streets. carefully laid sidewalks
Trim lawns and elegant houses, emphasizes the
P any claim TO its name and style; The advant-
ages OF Elizabeth itself. a residence for New
Mayors Introductory article to require any fur
ther description here but visitor the city
looking for desirable residence, should miss see
ing this picturesque suburb
Mr.. Aaron ID. milford. the president of the COM
pany. Is one OF EZabeths public spirited citizens
born and raised there He removed to MINNEAPOLIS
in 1871, where he imbibed the broad ideas and pro-
gressive methods of the West. Returning TO his
native city, after absence OF twenty-four years
ne embarked i'm his present enterprise. irnpeIled
thereto by "a laudable desire TO promote the well
fare of the city with the fortunes OF which his
family has been identified since colonial days
Ills son and partner, Ernest ID. milford. who ia
fully in sympathy with all his fathers plans for
the development and Improvement of Elizabeth Is
an active. energetic young man. a graduate OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
UNION COUNTY TRUST COMPANY.

The Union County Trust Company is successor
to the First National Bank of Elizabeth. Its doors
opened February 3. 1902, n the same offices
occupied by that Institution. at the corner OF
Broad and West Grand Their capital Is 100000,
with surplus of 100000 besides undivided profits.
proved modern methods of banking, progressive yet
conservative, has earned for II the public conf
OF this nature There Is a nanElnS department
transacting general banking business, selling for
interest bearing certificates OF deposit. Inc trust
department acts executor. administrator and
and bonds, and takes full charge of real and per
sonal estate. Deposits OF 81 and upward, with an
allowance OF per cent for interest are received IN
post vaults of the most approved construction, of
country have availed themselves on account OF the
) per cent collateral inheritance tax which is i'm
posed by the laws Of the State of New-iork upon
the estates OF residents or New-Jersey deposltlhg
securities In New-York safe deposit vaults.
There Is perhaps no trust company OF its size In
this country that can point to list OF directors
of the financial sire myth OF those OF the Union
County Trust Gompa~y. They are: United States
Senator John F. Dryden, president of the Pruden-
tial Insurance Company; James w. Alexander,
president OF the Equitable Assurance Society Of
the United States; James II. Hyde, vice-president
OF the same company: Valentine 2. Snyder. presi-
dent OF the Western National Bank of New-York;
FouitabIe Life Assurance Society: Uzal H Nc
Carter. president OF the Fidelity Trust Company
vice president Of the Fidelity Trust Company Les
lie D. Ward and Edgar B. Ward vice-president
and second vice-president. respectively. of the
a well known contractor; Foster NJ voorhees,. for
s me- ~ the Prudential Insurance company
Hon Joseph Cross. State Senator; Charles II. X.
Haisey secretary and treasurer or the company
James II. Alexander. retired merchant. George T.
Parrot. Surrogate OF the County; Charles G. Nc
Bride Editor Of The Elizabeth Journal; y. G j.
c Rankin. manufacturer and stauoner; Franklin
Brooks and Lewis w Kingsley merchants Will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23

lam II. Rankin. manufacturer and Frank Der
gen a prominent attorney and the vice-President
OF the company. -,
The president Of this progressive institution Is the
Hon Thomas McCarter. who fills the important
post of Attorney General for the State OF New
Jersey Mr. Frank Bergen. the well known lawyer
one OF the influential men In Ehzdoeth
holds the office OF vice president. lie greatly ms
tnRuished himself as the counsel for the city dur
ing the dark days of the bankruptcy proceedlngS
covering period of ten years, and was chiefly m
strumental In securing the needed financial assist
ance He has been offered many important Judiciary
and Diplomatic appointments. which have been
Invariably declined Mr.. Charles H. X Halsey,
as secretary and treasurer. is the active executive
institution rests. He has had a vast experience
i'm banking, and for nineteen years paying
teller of the National State Bank He resigned
this post to accept the appointment as Nicc-presi-
dent OF the First National Bank. When the latter
was purchased by the Union County Trust COM
pany he became secretary and treasurer or the last
named.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
CHLDSEY,S NEN-YORK BEE DELITERl

Commuters living within a radius OF thirty miles
Of Eliza beth, who deal any Of the representative
stores OF New-YOrk CITY, bless the enterprise OF
Chidsey's New-York Free Delivery Express TOT
they know that any purchase made on one day Is
always delivered on the following without expense
20 them wha tSoever-
This business. when purchased by the present con
Germ was being conducted in q very modest an an
conservative fashion Mr. J NJ ChidSey VINO 70 10
become expert in the express business IN ~. h
service of the Adams Company as their t---1il
manager, OWNED the opportunity which the NeSig
Opment of this business would afford BY elltEsins
AMI extending its territory and scope rms oplllI-
was likewise held by his brother. Mr. - y CnIs
Sey. trained with the company as hldIieS
at Utica, y. y, and chief clerk OF its Fenisy i
department. with headquarters IN tAllt'-e
Their experience. energy and iudomita6ie vi.
fitted them for the task. The success OF ON s11;
marks the struggle of the CISt- often I'VE -
sand packages from New ork. sorted curing -.
night, sent out the following -iornInG IN tTSj
ty-fOur wagons. Forty horses are employs" 20
their service. The building az No l,lS9 ana LIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
TIE CITIZENS, R4NK.

In 1900 the population OF Elizabeth had reached
proportions that made it desirable TO increase It's
banking facilities on June Is the Citizens Bank
opened at the corner Of South Broad and Eliza
beth The first officers We're Amos Clark
president: c. 3 Vaughn vice-presideut. John W
Whelan cashier. and Edward \. FaUIks. teller.
They opened uD general banking business with
capital of 5000. which on July I, lS96. was IN
creased TO 100000 Removed 10 thcir present loca-
ton. No. TI-3l3 BrCaG-St.. in september 1895. The
present officers are Louis F. Hersh president; s
Atwater. Vice-presideut; Edward \ FaUlkS. cashier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
LOCIS =. HERNF & 80.

The above firm. composed OF Louis 2. Hersh and
Herman Hersh, commenced business as wholesale
zrocers on z. Jersey-st., near Broad, some years
ago. Success attending their venture, following
strict attention the wants Of their patrons, they
recently erected the Hersh Building 1oT and T9
Rroad-St.. the finest OF its kind in the city. and
fully adapted their needs including cold storage
plant Their goods are purchased In carload lots.
enabling them to supply their customers al lowest
market rates. The NeV-JeTs=E Central a
economy in the handhnS Of their goods AR Louis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
v. J. DOCK AND BRIDGE BUILDING CO.

Manufacturers and others who contempiau'
building their plants In Elizabeth. and especiaIN
those who require extensive dOckage facihues
will learn that the local establishment or -
New Jersey Dock and Bridge Building Comgaalllsss
is fully equipped To do this class of work 1n.s
concern was established about eight years az.
by well known and responsible business men, Wiz
c. H. Moore as president and Louis Quisn "a "a
secretary and treasurer. The Offices - ~
Dix Building, Broad-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
THE JOHN STEPHENSON CoMrANYs sTREErcAR WORKS

Moore & Sons Company. now Incorporated in the
United States Ship Building Company.
The bank has fine up to date safe deposit
vault containing five hundred boxes 1t is OF the
most careful burglar proof construction. and con-
all the latest devices for fire protection. Not
withStaudinG the venerable appearance Of the
building without, Its interior is neat roomy and
comfortable. and with its COSey. well furnished
rooms, Il will compare favOrably with the average
banking house of recent date.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
4. D. NrLFORD & NON.

The firm OF \. D. milford K Son carry
general real estate business established in 1891 at
No 233 Broad-st They have on their lists property
IN all parts OF the city and Union County for sale
and rental and during the last eight years have
sold for their clients property In the city amount
ing in value to millions of dollars. They act as
agents and trustees for many estates and non
residents The senior partners intimate knowledge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
THE ELIZABETH, PLAINFIELD AND CEN
TRIAL JERSEY RAILWAY COMPANY

This well equipped road is integral factor OF
the elaborate trolley systems which both compete
with and supplement the service of the four great
steam roads focusing In Elizabeth. It's Green
Line, starting at the Pennsylvania Railroad Sta
sion, through Broad and East Jersey SITS. to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23

F. Hersh is a director and president OF the Clti,
zens' Bank. The firm stands high for integrity an
liberalty and possesses the Coundence and reSPecI
Of the business community
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
- = 4 Estfl
WORKS

E. Jersey-st-. used by the concern as warsnooS.s
and stable, was at one time historic chHFSS--
and though OF goodly proportions Is too small 10
the present business: II the success OF the Pas,
TO measure that of the future. eventually reSes,
express company In direct competition win w w
present day organizations Of a Ike character VI
be the result with ample capital and the require
railroad and general transportation facthries-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
SECURITY LAND AND IMPROVEMENT =,

This company's offices are located in its ~,
building. % Broad ST. II commenced b,,z,nas,
In 1885 Mr.. Ii. n. Isham. the president ~ ~
company. has made close study Of the eord,-
tons that govern the handling of realty for over
twenty years. and has long been known A a sr,
Cessful operator. His speciality Is locating br5iT.
sites for great industries notably the Singer Mas
featuring Company. Ball and Wood Ensfns- Co.
pany. Central Railroad Shops. jenkins RH6ba-
Works, David MOffat Leather Company & =
Brown Iron Works. The company owns Targs
tracts of land covering favorable sites for indus
trial enterprises and equally desirable locations So
residences Mr.. Charles y. Bingham. secretary ~
been connected with the company since its estab-
Hshment.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-09-22
RhiOEO cY A MOB.
Nonunion Workmen Driven From
Pittston (Pa.) CoIIiery.

Pittston, Pa. Sept pa mob al
tackled the colliery owned by w n
Holmes. which is located in the hear,
OF this city. After driving the non
union worhmen from the mine the mol
set fire 70 the breaker. which was
saved from destruction through the eff
forts Of q number of men employed In
the vicinity The colliery resum ed op
erations last week for the purpose o!
furnishing coal TO the local trade.
Several nonuriOnists were intercept
ed on their way 10 No. 10 colliery
which resumed operations Thursday.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-09-22
COAL SHIPMENTS INCREASE
Reading Company ShiPs One Hundred
ard Forty Cars.

Reading Pa. :. pt 90 The Reading
Railroad company has increased its
coal shifmcrrs During the morning
To cars. containing over se"n tons.
went down the main line all Of IL from
III western end Of Schuylkill count,
Sixty nine cars If anthracite coal
also PASSED through Reading for Phi.
aa.lphia There are 3t5 cars 81 coal
IL various sizes now In the yard al
crossoua. Pa. all Of which came from
Kalnia waShery and Brookside and
Good Spring collierios in Shuylhili
county
Good Spring c0lliery row has nearly
n full complement of men n work and
fhc breaker is working foHr days a
week The mcn employed there are all
skilled miners secured from many sec.
,ions ~ the coal regions The breaker
n, rrookside is being run two days a
week. the company having about one
third tho number of miners required.
This force Is being increased from day
~ day with men gathered from dif-
fcrcut sections.
II Is estimated that the ReadlhE
comrany has about loco" tons oi coai
IN The vicinity If Cressona ana II :
from this stock that the public schools
az Philadelphia arc 10 receive theif
supDly
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-09-22
DETAiSS OF HIS TRIO.
captain Svcrdrup Tells Of His Arct;.
Expedition.

|hrstana. Sept. 22.-Cantain or,
o'crdrup. who reached Stavanger Fri.
day from tho A-ctic regions On the
steamer Fran. in an interview with a
reported of the Associated Press yayo
the following details of his eypedition
spent the winter Of 1sgs-og In
winter quarters at Ellesmereland
whence scientific expeditions were
started with sledges The sumner OF
1899 was unfavorable and the Fran.
was Obliged to return and pass the win
yer az Ellesmercland. A great part OF
The surrounding region was mapped
out.
In August. 1900. We travcrscd Jones
sound and Cardigan strait and took IN
winter quarters at 76.48 north and 50
west. The region was rich in reindeer
and polar wolves, of which we brought
back living specimens.
The following winter was more than
ordinarily cold and stormy. the aver
age temperature being As degrees be-
low zero. Sledge excursions occupied
the spring and summer Of 1901 and the
early part Of 1902
ON Aug. 8 the Fran succeeded in
breaking away from the ice and ar.
rived at Goodhaven. Aug. Is. We left
Cape Farewell homeward."
Captain Sverdrup added that tho
members OF the expedition met no Is
limos in the regions visited. but he
said that many OF their dwellings. be
longing TO former periods. were seen
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-09-22
GRANDSON or BRIGHAM.
NEW Work Police Searching Tor viii,
lam Hooper vouno,

New York. Sept. 22.-An au,onsy
performed on the body OF Mrs. Joscnh
Pulitzer. who was mystcriously mnr
dered In Fifty eighth stree, na, and
whose body was found In the Morris
canai. showed that her death was
caused primarily by knife wound In
the abdomen and no, by choral. Sew.
crai blows were struck on her head hr.
lore death but IN. skull was no, frac.
tured and there were no signs of cere
bral hemorrhage.
a police dragnet has been thrown
out Tor William Hooper Young. Grand.
son OF the great Mormon leader. Hrir
ham Young. who Is suspected OF the
killing.
Captain Titus of the detective In
reau cmphatically declares ,ha, m.
motive Tor the murder was robher,
lie says the diamond earrings which
Mrs. Pulitzer wore were valued NJ
$50 and evidently .hayc been lawnea
Captain Titus further SAYS
This man Young had lived in :,
Panl. Minneapolis and Dubuque AMI
letters from all of these places were
found In his room. On Tuesday last
he borrowed g. from a man Whom, H.
had told that he was In hard luck an.
did not have a cent"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-09-22
Deafness Cannot lie Cured

/! local applications. as they canno,
reach tie disc ascd portion OF the ear
There Is onl. one way TO cure deafness
ami that Is ty constitutional remedies
DcafLess is caused by an intlamcd con-
iiiion 81 the mucous lining OF the Eus
iachian Tube. When this tube gets in.
famed .ou have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. anG when it is entirely
closed deafness is the result, and un'ese
this inflammation c.. s,c .al-en out and
this tube restored toi normal condit
ion hearing will be destroyed forever
Nine c.sses out Of ten are caused 10y cat
arrh. which Is nothing but an infiamed
condition ~ the mucous surfaces.
We willciye One Hundred Dollars for
any case 81 Deafness caused by catarrh
that comet be cured by Hall's Catarrh
Cure Senifor circulars free.
+. j. CHENEY 4 CO. Toledo. O
Sold by Druggists &c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-09-22
HELD 6Y rhE POLICE.
Feared Chicago Nan Would Attack
Secretary Snas

Chicago. Sept sa- Fearing that h.
might attack So uetary 4 Tie Treas
ury shaw when the latter visits CT
caHo Central station detectives hase
arrested " J Nr,,raln. wha ls said -
be lahoftne under ~. Gclut.ou that Il.
treasury d.par,mc., owes him thou
sands u dollars thicl Wllkir q! the
secret service instructed Captain Tor
ter To arrest tn man and hold him m
oil after ,hc visit q. The secretary ant
rrcsiacI; Roosevelt NrGfain NIL y"
examined by the city physician aua u
found 20 hc trsan" MI - confined ~
the detention hospital II lrtter
which McGlain scat - secretary SHAW
he referred 10 fund lett 'or my sup
port ~ Jonathan Clark In lsl., and
ins 'os.i draft for sia,HA signed
James Augustus 81 the Wofla