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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

When Kate Douglas Wiggin is not in
England or New York City she may be
found at 'Quillcote-o n-Saco," her home
in Hollis, Maine. Here. when the wealth
err is fine she writes all day in nook in
the orchard, which she calls her apple
tree study" With n pad and pencil and
an easy chair, under the blue sky and the
spell of a drowsy summer day. much of
her latest work, The Diary of a Coos y
Girl was written. Three proofs of every
line in print is what Mrs. Wiggn requires
from her publishers before she is satisfied!
to give the book to the world. 1t is said
that she has begun Naturalization OF
'.The Birds Christmas Carol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

THE Tory Lover" by Sarah Orne
Jewett, which was one of last seasons
popular novels, has now been trans
lated into French and Italian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

over half million copies of the
three Virginian romances by Mary
Johnston have been sold within the last
three and half years. Her last book,
Audrey has thus far broken all rec
ords in matter of large and rapid sales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

What are the novelists going to do for
titles to their books? As books multiply
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

1t is reported that Maurice Hewlett:
new romance will be founded upon TIL
life of Mary Queen of Scots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

Edith Wharton will follow THE Valley
of Decision with another novel, which is
to be called "Disintegration."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

NblulltS-
Sketches by Boz, A. w. Ward
PiCkwick Papers, Percy Fitzgerald
Oliver Twist, A. C. Swinburne
our Mutual Friend, Edmund GoSse
Great Expectations, Alice Meynell
Nicholas Nickleby,
W. Robertson NicOll
The Old Curiosity Shop,
George Saintsbury
Barnaby Ridge, Austin Dobson
Martin ChuZzlewit, Bret Harte
Christmas Books, Clement Scott
Pictures from Italy and The Childs
History of England, w. NJ. ROssetu
Dombey and Son, Charles Kent
David Copperfield, George GissinS
Bleak House Sidney Lee
Hard Times. Clement King Shorter
Little Dorrit. NJ. e. Braddon
Tale of Two Cities ''f''' '''''''''' -
Theodore Watts-D unton
The Mystery of Edwin brood.
Walter II. Pollock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

The new American edition of Dick
ems, in course of preparation by G. d.
SprOul, with +. G. Kitton as editor, is
rot to be called 1.-THE Millionaire Edi-
tion,' as was reported, but fifteen sets
of it. to be specially illuminated, will
cost between SIS, 900 and $4,000 a set.
Here is n list of the writer's engaged to
furnish introductions TO the various
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

Stewart Edward White has just
completed for The Saturday Evening
Post, of Philadelphia. 4 stirring serial
story of love and adventure in the
Northwest. The tale is entitled Con-
jurors House: A Romance of the Free
Forest" The scene is laid at an iso-
lated outpost Of the Hudson's Bay
Company, and the characters are 4
devil care young soldier of for
tune, the old factor and his beautiful
daughter. This fascinating story will
begin in The Saturday Evening Post
for April 10.
The same magazine announces for
early publication one of the chief lit
erary prizes of the year-a short serial
by Gilbert Parker, author of The Right
of Way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

There is a delightful skit in the cur
rent number of THE Atlantic Month
ly' on THE Rise Of the Penny Dread
fuls" The author, an anonymous men,
Der of "The Contributors Club, indi-
Gates with humorous touch the trans
formation of n writer for the mis-
chievous boy into a writer for the ma
ture individual. Master Penny Dread
full is introduced upon the scene, dis
coursing with his publisher, who
speaks to him thus: Then in the
matter of names. You Penny Dread
fuls have always been your own enc
mics there. Only a publisher knows
what's in a name. . . The Gentle
Reader will not stand it to have a
spade called spade. Why, 1.
| you couldn't sell six copies of Dutch
| the Slugger' to Gentle Readers: but re-
| wise the story bit, change the dates,
and bring it out in cloth as The Iron
Hand of the Last PATRON, Tale of
| New Amsterdam and it would sell
like hot cakes" The advice is taken.
| Penny Dreadful departs, tingling with
the new idea. and, our author tells us.
| six months later, under the title
| Lanceiot of the Shining Shield the
youngest of the Penny Dreadfuls was
elevated to the Library Shelf by accla-
nation" 1t is a pretty parable, and.
somehow. there is something very sug-
Gestive about it: something, however.
which out of our boundlesS good nature
we will refrain from talking about,
says the New York Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

Maxim Gorlly has been elected n mem
Der of the Russian Imperial Academy Of
Science Of St. Petersburg. He is the
youngest man upon whom that honor has
ever been conferred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-04-19

the supply of titles grows beautifully less.
Miss Van Vorst's new novel. Philip
LonSstreth," was first called The Sac
rillce of Fools" but it was found upon in
vestigation that some other writer had
pre-empted the title
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
PROSPEROUS CLUB.
Twelfth Ward Democrats Will
Make Extensive Improve
ments to the Club
house.

The Twelfth Ward Democratic Club,
at Central avenue and Congress street,
is in a prosperous condition and has re-
Gently improved the clubhouse with new
furniture and pictures. Many of the out
standing debts have been liquidated.
Last night the club received its new
upright piano, purchased by the mem
bers. 1t cost $275 and it adds greatly to
the attractiveness of the club rooms. In
very short time the club intends to
build two up-to-date bowling alleys in
the rear of their assembly room. 1t is
anticipated that it will take upwards of
$500 to complete them.
A vaudeville entertainment will pre-
cede the meetings every Monday night
hereafter. Last night it was we'll tested
by some of the members who know a
thing or two about playing the instru-
ment.
AT the meeting next Monday night ar
rangements will be made for progress
sive euchre and the committees will be
elected.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
BRILLIANT DOUBLE WEDDING
Daughter and Niece of Harry
L. Vredenburgh Wed
Together.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. vredenburgh,
of No. 229 Shipper street, North Hud-
son, celebrated the double marriage of
their daughter and piece, Misses Ethel
May Vredenburgh and Eleanor Alma
Shier, to Messrs. Hampson Connor
Frost, of Jersey City Heights, and Geo.
Franklin Eccles, Of Middletown, N. Y.
respectively. The Rev. Louis Biddle
Giles, of Long Island, performed the
ceremony.
The decorations were Of bridal roses,
carnations, chrysanthemums, smilax and
palms, and Were most elaborate. Profess
sor Joseph Torrey, of Middletown, fur
nished the wedding marches. Little
Misses Dollie Washburn, of Jersey City
Heights, and Ruth Grover, of Middle
town, acted as flower girls. The best
men were Messrs. George Post, of East
Orange, and James Frost. The brides
wore gowns of Persian lawn and duch-
esse lace, and carried bridal roses. Miss
Vredenburgh was married first.
A reception and supper followed the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Eccles left for
Washington, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frost for
Boston.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
FRIENDS WILL BURY Her
Mrs. Cursit, the Suicide, Left a
Note Thanking Neighbors
Jor Their Kindness.

Mrs. Mary Curist, who killed herself
in her room at No. 147 Linden avenue,
Greenville, by inhaling gas Tuesday
night, for some time past, neighbors say,
had been despondent over her i'll health
and loneliness.
Her husband, a captain, went to sea
several years ago on long voyage, and
she never heard from him. They were
devoted to each other. Left in poor
circumstances, Mrs Curist did dress
making and was helped by friends. For
about FIVE years she lived in the Linden
avenue house.
Mrs. Curist left no money, and her
friends in Greenville will defray the fun
eral expenses.
In the letter which she left for Mrs.
Augusta Smith, who lived on the floor
above Mrs. Curist. she expressed the
hope that her neighbors would see that
she received decent burial She also
thanked all for their kindness to her.
County Physician Converse issued a
burial certificate yesterday, and Mrs.
Curist will be buried tomorrow afternoon
in New York Bay Cemetery. 1t is
thought that a Greenville pastor will
officiate.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
new ENGLAND SUPPER.
First Congregational Church
Ladies' Plan a Thanks
giving Entertainment.

A Thanksgiving supper will be given
by the Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Congregational Church, November 20.
Mrs. Henry Puster has entire charge
and her management insures a success.
1t will be New England supper.
The ladies in charge of the tables
are:-Mrs Charles A. Crosby, Mrs. Ed
ward Sperry, Mrs. William Clark, Mrs.
George Eichorn, Mrs. Collins and Mrs.
George Gray The ladies' assisting the
chairmen are:-AIrs. Bowman, Mrs.
Mitchell, Mrs. Griswold, Mrs. Wood,
Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Solomon, Mrs. Ter
hume. Mrs. MILLER, Mrs. Calvin, Mrs.
Mulccx, Miss Bachmarf and Mrs. Will
hanson.
-- An entertainment will be given after
the supper. The church quartette, Mrs.
Bowman. soprano, Miss Bachman, con-
tralto, Mr.. Salkeld, tenor, and Mr.. Sam
uel Collins, bass, will give several selec-
tions. Miss Eta Barber, pianist will
play, and there will be several elocu-
tionists.
One of the prettiest supper tables will
be the one in charge of Mrs William
Clark. She has secured four of the
pretty young ladies of the church to
assist her. They are:--Miss Gertrude
Puster, Miss Mary Sperry, Miss Mar
garet oWod and Miss Maude vickers.
The supper will be thirty-fv cents.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
MAJOR PANGBORN'S WILL
Queer Document Does Not
Distribute the Estate--
The Executors.

The will of the late Major q. K.
Pangborn was admitted to probate by
Deputy Surrogate John E. oMody yester-
day.
1t is one of the shortest documents Of
the kind ever filed and makes no distri-
button Of the testator's estate whatever,
apparently having been drawn for the
sole purpose of naming executors.
The estate will accordingly be divided
among the .heirs-at-law as if the testator
had died intestate. The executors named
are Joseph A. Dear and Harry L. Pang-
born, son of the deceased. No bonds are
required of them
The viii is dated October IS last. Il
is typewriter with the name Of the tes-
tator written in. 1t is witnessed by
Lucy M. Hoar and Helen Hoar
No inventory of the estate is fled, but
it is estimated to be worth close to
100000.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
MOTHER TAKES The PLEDGE
The Daughter Relents and
Both, in Tears, Leave the
Court Room.

A pitiful case of the evils Of drink was
brought to the notice of the First Grim
inal Court this morning Mrs. Annie
Mccormack, of No 462 Second street,
was charged with assault and battery by
her daughter, Kate
The. daughter told Judge Hoos that
her mother spent for liquor all the money
she could get, and when intoxicated
abused her.
Mrs. Mccormack begged piteously to
be allowed to go and promised to sign
the pledge as soon as released. The
daughter, in tears by this time, told the
Judge that if her mother would take the
pledge she was willing to give her an
other chance.
Judge Hoos allowed the woman to
take a pledge for three months and then
discharged her. Her daughter led her
from theNcourt, both weeping.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
BORN "A SLAVE
h.
Aged Negro Found Dead in
His Bed Under Peculiar
Circumstances.
ROOM FULL OF GAS
Surroundings Point to Suicide
But His Friends Declare it
Was An Accident.

With a smile of peace in his faee
and his hands clasped as if in prayer,
seventy-seven year old George Arthur
Jones, Southern slave before the war
of the Rebellion, was found dead on
his bed in an apartment at 6 Foye place,
yesterday afternoon. Death was caused
by gas asphyxiation.
The rubber tubing connecting gas
stove, staining on srange. and jet
was found disconnected, and from it gas,
which caused the aged colored mans
death, was pouring when the room Eas
entered.
WAS A JANITOR.
Jones was janitor of the flats on
Foye place, and occupied a small apart
ment in the basement of one of them.
1t was there that his body was found at
three o'clock yesterday afternoon by
his aged wife, who, although she did not
live with her husband, came to see him
occasionally.
Whether the old mans death was
accidental or a case of suicide is not
known, but the latter theory is prob
ably the correct, as although the gas
jet to which the rubber pipe was at
tached was turned on every burned in the
stove was tightly closed
The County Physician was notified Of
the old mans death and the body was
removed, to the morgue.
BORN A SLAVE.
Jones was born slave in Georgia in
1925, and was sold and traded a num-
ber of times before the war, serving mas
ters in the State of his birth, in South
Carolina. and in Virginia. He came
north in 1865, and from that time until
few years ago. was continually in the
services Of Frank A. Foye When the
latter removed from Jersey City he was
engaged by George a. FoyA. IA nephew
OF his former employer, to take charge
of the flats, where he met his death. He
was eccentric in his manner, and ex-
tremely proud of his heavy white beard,
almost the only haid on his head.
The body will not be inferred in Pot
ter's Field by the city, but the expenses
OF private funeral will be paid by Mr..
Foye.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
TAX RATE FIDDLING.
Republicans Hope to Strike a
Figure Before the Fiscal
Year Ends.

The Tax Board is still tuning up. They
are having much trouble with their
strings and are fiddling discordantly. The
rate hasn't been struck yet. The Repub-
lican Commissioners expect to fix some
kind of rate before the end of the fiscal
year. They are going to make it lower
than last years rate or bust.
Something else will bust later on when
the inflated assessed valuations are TAX
en- care of by the State Tax Board. !.
The Republicans are not going to bor-
row trouble, they say. They acknowledge
that it is coming, but they intend to make
a record for decreasing tax rates before
the trouble gets here.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
COULDN'T FOOL QUINN.
Man Who Slammed as Injured
to Get Ride Home
Locked Up.

The patrol wagon of the Sixth Pre-
cinct was called out last night at 7.15
to Tonnele and Manhattan avenues for a
man who had sprained his ankle and was
unable to walk. Officer Quinn was sent
out with the wagon.
He found the man sitting on a stoop.
groaning, and when Quinn went to assist
him into the wagon he almost sprang in
without any trouble.
He told the officer his name was John
Skully, of No. 45 Orchard street, and
that he wanted to go home. Quinn,
thinking from his actions that he was
shamming, decided to take him to the
City Hospital and find out if he was
really suffering.
Skully objected, saying he didn't want
to go to the hospital, but wanted to be
taken home. He was taken to the hos
pital and the doctor examined his sup
posed sprained ankle and said there was
nothing whatever the matter with it.
Just as l thought" said Quinn, she
only wanted to get ride home and so
played this trick on me. I'll teach you
a lesson, though, and then we won't be
troubled with you again. 1t is time for
me to play my card now"
Skully almost fought with QuiAn for
bringing him to the hospital. Quinn then
took him to the Third Precinct and had
him locked up as a disorderly person.
Skully had been drinking freely and
thought his scheme would be a good
way to get a ride home, but instead he
spent the night in a CELL
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
ENJOYABLE SMOKER.
Columbia Singing Society Loy-
ally Entertains Its Many
Friends.

The Columbia Singing Society held a
successful smoker and stag last night in
Zibetti's Hall, Central avenue and
Bleecker street. The hall was crowded
with the members and their friends As
each gentleman came in he was given
souvenir pipe, tobacco and cigars.
The entertainment opened with an
overture by Professor Kuntz, followed by
an address by Herman Holstein, presi-
dent of the society. George Thompson,
the blaek-face comedian, kept the au-
dience in an uproar for some time Pro-
fessor Spahr's Mandolin Club was well
received, and Steve Kelly, Hudson Coun-
tvs favorite baritone, sang a number of
solos,
William Radigan in his monologue
sketch made decided hit Lother
Schnler sang solos in rich tenor voice,
and George Weidinger gave dramatic
recitation. The selections sung by the
Columbia Singing Society were enthus-
iastically applauded. VIM. Metcalf next
entertained with a number of popular
coon songs. This was followed by the Eu-
reka Quartette of Hoboken, who render
ed original comic selections. Phil Heck
sang several solos in his usual excellent
manner.
Last, but not least. was George Zegler,
who gave some very clever Irish and
Dutch impersonations.
Those who composed the committee
were f. G. HOPPE, chairman; Fred Bode,
Fred Nipping, Otto Wilkins and Otto
Nincher. John Cpons, the blind piano
ist, was the accompanist.
The society has arranged to give
grand concert and reception in Pohl-
mann's Hall, Ferry street and Ogden
avenue, on February II, Lincoin's Birth
day. Some of the best professional
vaudeville artists and comedians have
been secured for this evening
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
TO RECEIVE THE VICTORS
Third Ward Democratic Club
Will Entertain the Success
full Candidates.

The entertainment committee of the
Third Ward Democratic Club met last
evening and talked over arrangements
for the reception to the successful can
didates, members of the club, to be held
in the clubhouse, No. 250 Sixth street
next Wednesday evening.
The printing committee was directed
to make arrangements for the annual re-
ception and dance in Elks' Hall on the
evening of February 10.
County Supervisor-elect and President
of the club Frank McNally and Alder
man-elect Frederick W. Cooper, both
members of the entertainment committee,
were present.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
BOY STRANDED HERE.
Young Mcclure Sent Back to
Baltimore by Help of City
Officials.

Edward Mcclure, seventeen years old,
of Baltimore, Nd, told Mayor Pagan,
in the City Hall yesterday afternoon
that he was stranded in the city without
a cent and wanted to get home. He says
he came to New York on the promise of
obtaining a nosition in the theat trical busi-
ness with Gus Hill. He didn't get the
job, and for time tried to support him
self by working for the traction company.
He told the Mayor he was hungry and
had no place where-he could sleep.
Mayor Pagan sent the youth to the
Newman Mission Home. Then he asked
Chief Murphy to communicate with Nc
Cures father. The latter telegraphed
money to pay for his return home on the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
BANK BUYS LOTS
Hudson County National Sc
cures York Street Prop
erty Adjoining It's
Building.


The purchase by the Hudson County
National Bank of the plot of ground ad-
joining the rear of the bank building on
the south side Of York street, west of
Washington street, which was rumored
some time ago, has been effected. The
purchase price was $4,000.
The plot has frontage of fofty-seven
feet on York street and is fifty feet deep.
On it stands two old rookeries, a four
story and a two-story frame. These
have been ordered torn down and re-
moved.
DR.. John D. McGill, president of the
Hudson County Bank, today when asked
what the bank. intended to do with the
property. said:-
We intend to have the old rookeries
removed and the plot cleared. We will
then make little park on the spot We
have no intention of building at present
The purchase was made in order to get
rid of those old buildings and thus i'm
prove the appearance of the bank"
The property was part of the MeGimp-
sey esteat When Mrs. McGimpsey died
she left it to her second husband, whose
name was Burns. Mrs. McGimpsey's
daughter by her first husband. laid claim
to the estate, but after long litigation
the right of the Burns family was sus-
tained
The transfer was made to the bank
under the name of ex-District Court
Judge Henry Puster, counsel for the
heirs.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-11-13
DIED

BECKER.-On Tuesday, Nov. IL, 1902,
Henry Charles, infant son of George
III. and Amelia X. Becker, aged 5
months and 10 days.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his
on Friday, Nov. IA, at 2 P. NJ.
BREEN.-On Nov. II, 1902, John
Breen, aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence No. So Bay street, on
Friday at s A. NJ; thence to st. Maryfs
Church, where a solemn mass of requiem
will be offered for the repose of his soal.
CAAIPBELL.-On Nov. Is. 1902,
George, beloved son of William and
Mary Campbell. aged 10 years IL
months and % days.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend his funeral from his late resi-
dence, No. 10 Garrison avenue, on Saturs
day at 3 p. NJ.
DAVIS.-In this city, on Wednesday,
Nov. y, 1902, William E. Davis,
beloved husband of the late
Catharine Davis, in his SD year.
Relatives and friends are invit:sd TO
attend the funeral services on Sunday
afternoon, Nov. 16, at 2:30 o'clock, from
his late residence, No. 81 Elizabeth
street, Jersey City Heights.
FIELDS.-On Tue esday, Nov. IL, 1902,
at her residence, No. 116 Iefferts
place, Brooklyn, Anne wife of John
J. Fields. aged 80 years.
Funeral private.
FULLEN.- Nov. 13, 1902. William
Fullen, at his late residence, No.
1872 Monmouth street
Notice of funeral hereafter
ELLIOTT.-In this city. on Nov. 13,
1902, at his late residence, No. 120
Bentley avenue, Jersey City He ghys.
Alexander Elliott, Sr., in his 6Sd
year.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
McGOVERN-On Nov. u, 1902. Eliza
beth McGovern, aged % years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral from her late resi-
dence, No. 361 Fifth street, on Saturday
at 8 A. NJ; thence to st. Mary,s r. c.
Church, where a solemn mass of requiem
will be offered for the repose of her soul.
MAILLY.-On Nov. 13, 1902. Elizabeth
L. Mailly, aged % years, at her late
residence, No. 13O Sussex street.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
MEEHAN.-On Nov. u, 1902, Mary
Meehan, aged 20 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence, No. 766 Newark avenue,
on Saturday at 8 A. NJ; thence to st.
Johns r. G. Church, where a solemn
high mass of requiem will be offered for
the repose of her soul.
RAFFERTY.-On Nov. II, 1902, at st.
Francis Hospital, William Rafferty,,
aged 80 years.
Funeral private.
SYME.-Suddenly, on Monday, Nov. 10,
at Bayonne, n. j., Elizabeth Jack
son Scott, daughter of Robert w.
and Christina Syme.
SANDERSON.-On Nov. II, 1902.
Henry Sanderson, aged % years. Y
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence, No. 404 York street. on
Friday at 8 A. NJ; thence to st. Brid-
gets r. G. Church.
WATTERS.--On Nov. II. 1902 Emily
Walters, aged 81 years.
Funeral services win be held Mt her
late residence, No. AGO Bergen avenue.
on Friday, Nov. IA, at 1880 P. NJ.