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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
Superintendent ShuII Attends
the State Convention Of the
Teachers Association.
PROGRAM.
One of the Most Enthusiastic Gather ings
Ever Held by the Organization Began
Yesterday and will Continue Until To-
morrow-Address by Wayne MCVeagh
is One of the Attractions.

City Superintendent of Schools, S.
E. Shull, went to Trenton this morn
ing where he is attending the forty
ninth annual meeting of the New
Jersey State Teachers association
which commenced yesterday and
which ends tomorrow night. 1t Is be-
ing held at the State Normal school
building. Prof. Shull is the only re-
preventative from this CITY.
The program, which has been ar
ranged, is of striking interest and
brilliency. The topics set down for
discussion deal with topics of the day,
and the public have received cordial
invitation to be present.
The first session was called at 2
O'CLOCK yesterday afternoon. The
Hon. James H. Hays, president of the
State Board of Education, is honorary
chairman of the meeting. Among the
notable addresses to be heard is one
on 1.-THE World Is Peace Tribunal; Ny
Experience at The Hague" by the
Hon. Wayne McVesgh, chief counsel
for the United States and Venezuela
before the arbitration court at The
Hague.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
ELECT THEIR OFFICERS.
Harry Dewender Made Chancellor
Commander Other E0fiCes
Filled.

Algonquin Lodge, No. A, Knights
of Pythias, held election of officers at
the lodge room last night. The cleo
tions passed off very smoothly. The
following officers were elected: Chan
cellor Commander, Harry Dewender
V. c.. John Fritzinger; NJ. at A, F.
Munoz; l. G., Marshall Price; D. G. ,
Frank Schantz; NJ. of E., William H.
Cortelyou; K. of R. & s., Chris
Meshrow NJ. of F., Joseph L. Crow
ell; Prelate, William Cheshire; Trus-
tee, Charles Walters Jr., and Repre-
sentative to the Grand Lodge, William
Cheshire with Harvey Stetson as
Alternate.
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Special Services to be Held in
the Methodist Churches New
Years Eve.
SONGS AND PRAYER.
Public is Invited to Meet With the Congre-
cation and Watch the Old Year Out and
the New Year in Interesting Program
to be Carried Out and Timely Topics
Will be Discussed.

AS has been the custom for several
years, there will be held watch might
services in Simpson and the Danish
NJ E. churches Thursday night.
In Simpson M. E. church they will
commence at 10. 30 O'Clock with a
special song service arranged for the
occasion. This will be the feature of
the program, and it is promised, will
be of very high order.
Following the musical part OF the
program there will be taken up three
subjects for the new year. The first
of these will be IA Precept for the
New Year" and Mr.. James Skidmore
will speak on the subject. Mr.. Derby,
who has lately moved here from
Plainfeld, will discuss "a Promise
for the New Year" Mr.. Sarinus
Rechnitzer, who is home for the holi-
days, from his studies at Drew Sem
mary, will talk upon the subject, "a
PRAYER for the New Year"
u6 eCINlCbs WILL COlA0 W ClO6c
shortly after the clock strikes the hour
announcing the birth of the new year.
The public is invited to attend this
service.
In the Danish M. E. church the
watchnight services will be preceded
by the monthly business meeting of
the Epwo-th League of the church.
This will commence at s. 80 o'clock
and last until $50, when the watch
night service will begin. The service
will consist of singing, prayer and
speak ing, and will last until few
minutes after midnight. The public
Is cordially invited to be present at
this service. Short addresses will be
given by the pastor and prominent
members of the church.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29

FESTIVALS.
Services at ST. Peters and Pres
byterian Churches Last Night
We're Pleasing.
CHILDREN WERE HAPPY.
After the Exercises All Received Gifts
Was Merry Time for All-Presbyter-
ians Meet with Much Success at Their
Entertainment-Large Audiences We're
Present-Was All for the Children.

The two local Sunday schools which
held their annual Christmas festivals
last night in their respective church
es, were rewarded by large attend
ances and the programs were carried
out successfully.
At st. Peters the children assem-
bled in the chapel shortly before the
time set for the services and then
marched in regular lines to the
church. AS. they entered the door
they caught up the strains of the pro-
cessional carol and sang it as they
marched down the center aisle of the
church and took their seats. The
rector gave an exceedingly interesting
talk to the children and their friends.
After the services they adjourned to
the chapel to enjoy the Christmas
tree, which is provided every year.
The children from the mission Sunday
school on Cortlandt street, about 60
strong, came down from North Amboy
by trolley. They sang a carol of their
own, which received much praise from
the large congregation present.
The Nativity" beautiful Christ.
mas exercise, was presented in the
First Presbyterian church to a de-
lighted audience composed Of the
school children and their friends.
The stereoptican views, furnished
by Mr.. E. W. Barnes. the superintend.
ent of the Sunday School, represented
scenes from the Bible connected with
the life of the Saviour. The children,
who showed the effect of careful re-
hearsing, sang carols appropriate to
several of the pictures, and the enter
tainment as whole was most pleasing
to the large congregation which filled
the church. At the conclusion of the
services, candy and oranges were dis
tributed among the older pupils aud
the younger ones received i'll addition
toys, books and games.
At St. Stephens Danish Lutheran
church the Sunday school children
had their annual Christmas celebra-
tion. There were about $50 present,
the church being crowded with the
children, their parents and friends.
There were two large Christmas trees
and each child received a present.
Tomorrow night the Young People S
Society and the Ladies Aid Society
will hold their Christmas festival in
the basement of st. Stephens church.
The congregation is invited to be
present.
Sewing machines for sale by Peder
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
Started Across in Front Of Car
but was Hit Before Track
was Cleared.
WAS BADLY WRECKED.
Driver was Thrown Out but Not Badl,
Hurt-He Thought the Car Was 6oinD
to Stand for Moment and Attempted
to Cross and Pass Down Fayette
Street.

Yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock,
n delivery wagon, belonging to the
Boston Cash Grocery and Meat Mark
et, of 48 smith street, was his by a
southbound trolley car and damaged
to considerable extent, though not
beyond repair.
The car, in charge of conductor
John Smith, and motorman Andrew
Johnson, stopped in front of a store
two or three doors below Center
street. Joseph Wagner, the driver of
the wagon, noticed that the car had
come to a standstill and thought that
he would have time to cross the track
and 60 down Fayette street. Before
the wagon was half way across the
track, it is said, the car started. The
car hit the rear wheels of the wagon,
knocking it over, and smashing it up
to quite an extent. The driver was
thrown out and received some slight
hurts. Proprietor Klein, of the
market, said this morning that he did
not contemplate bringing suit against
the traction company, but simply
wished them to pay for the repairs to
his wagon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
ALL HAD A
HAPPY TIME.

The local corps of the Salvation
Army gave a Christmas treat to about
a hundred poor children of the city at
the hall on Smith street, last night.
There was o suitable entertainment,
followed by distribution of presents
and candy. Each child received some
thing. Ensign Wiseman deserves
great credit for the good work he has
done since coming to Perth Amboy,
and last nights success was we'll up
to the standard.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
ENTERTAINED IN HONOR
OF THEIR ANNIVERSARY.

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Sheriff.,
of Irvington, entertained a small party
of relatives and intimate friends at
the home of Mrs. Sherrill's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Fox, on Rector
street, last evening, the occasion be-
ing the fifth anniversary of their
marriage. Those persons present at
their wedding were also present last
evening. Many wooden articles, both
useful and ornamental, were received
by Mr.. and Mrs. Sheriff., who were
also the recipients of host of con-
gratulations.
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Was Organized at a Meeting
Held in City Hall Long
Ago.
THE PIONEER COMPANY.
Citizens Who were Residents Here at that
Time Remember How They Used to Run
With the Machine in the Days of Old
Three of the Charter Members Still in
Harness.

Lincoln Hose Company, Perth Am.
boys pioneer fire company, will be
twenty-five years old tonight.
Twenty-Five years ago on December
80, 1885, "a number of young men of this
city. met in old City Hall building
and formed fire company. The
name Lincoln Hose Company No. /,
was chosen, and every citizen of Perth
Amboy, who resided here at that
time, knows how they responded to
the alarms in the days gone by.
Only three of the charter members
of Lincoln Hose Company are now in
harness. Of these, Louis FRANKIE,
now member of Washington Hose
Company, has been chief of the Fire
Department twice. Walter Martin,
who Is still member of Lincoln, has
been Chief of the Department, and
James P. Dunham, now an active fire.
man with Protection Hook and Ladder
Company, has been a fire warden for
several years.
AS far as could be learned, no cele-
bration will be held in connection
with the anniversary.
Take your DOCTORS prescription to
Sections Drug store.
4518-12-26- If adv
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
LEG CAUGHT
BETWEEN CARS.

4 Yesterday afternoon about O'Clock
Edward VanPelt, of 13a East avenue,
a conductor ON the Lehigh Valley
railroad, fell in some manner and was
hurt between two cars. He sustained
torn left leg and several severe
bruises. He was taken to his home
and is being attended by DR.. G. W.
Tyrrell, who said this afternoon that
the injured man was in no danger of
losing h leg.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
Only About Half the Number Of
Alarms This Year Compared
With Last.
PEOPLE MORE CAREFUL.
Chief Comings was in Charge of Twenty of
These Fires and Former Chief Had Five
Under His Care-None We're Serious
and Losses Have Been Light in this
City.
CITY,.

Since January, 1, 1903, until today.
the Perth Amboy Fire Department
has responded to twenty-five fires in
all. This is a great decrease over the
fires of 1902 when the department re-
sponded to fifty-one alarms. The
town has grown considerably since
that time but the citizens seem to be
more careful. Twenty of the fires
have been under Chief Comings, the
other five fires being under the former
Chief, Thomas Clnney.
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HOW OTHER
FUNDS GROW.
At Camden Nearly $1,000 has
Been Raised fora Chill
drens Home.
LOCAL HOSPITAL NEEDS

A fund started in Camden to raise
money for the Camden Home of
Friendless Children has reached with
in $3.50 of $1,000. 1t is made up Of
small contributions from the residents
of the city. Surely the people of
Camden do not think any more of
their home than the people of Perth
Amboy do of their hospital. If Cam
den can raise 81, 000 to assist such an
institution. Perth Amboy ought to
raise 5000 for her hospital. An appeal
is made to have the fund reach the
500 mark by the first of the year.
Are you going to help do it? The
money will be used to build a recep-
tion room and morgue.
The following is the list of contri-
hutionS to the hOsDital fund TO date:
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WIS GREAT SURPRISE.
Mr.. and Mrs John CarIstrom Celebrate d
Wedding Anniversary.

Yesterday was the twenty fifth an
niversarv of the marriage of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Carlstrom, of 131 Gordon
street, and to celebrate the occasion,
small company of friends had been
invited to their residence last night.
Shortly after the festivities of the
evening had begun, a large party,
composed of members of the Danish
M. E. church, entered the house and
sprung surprise On Mr.. and Mrs.
Carlstrom. There were then more
than 100 persons present.
A program was greatly enjoyed,
consisting of speeches and vocal and
instrumental music. At seasonable
hour dainty refreshments were served
and the guests departed shortly before
midnight, after having spent a de-
Iightful evening.
Hot chocolate, 5c a cup. Sexton s
q
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
PLANS FOR GOVERNMENT
ARE NOW. ABOUT READY.

Forrest L. Smith, the city surveyor,
who has the contract for surveying
and drawing plans of the property on
jefferson street on which the new
government building is to be erected,
has about completed the drawing of
the plans. 1t will be necessary for
him to send a number of Llue prints
and photographs of the preuerty to
the chief architect at Washing
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
Young Mems Forum Held Annual
Election of Officers Last
Night.
Mr.. PIERCE DECLINED.
In Pleasant Speech Said He Thought His
Term was Up and Someone Else Have
Chance Other Office Filled to the
Satisfaction of the Members Grow
ing Organization.

The Young Mems Forum held its
second meeting in the new rooms in
the Kitchel building last night with
the largest attendance for several
weeks. What bid fair to be a stormy
meeting soon resolved itself into a
session of unusual calm and harmony.
President N. w. Pierce, in a neat
speech, declined to accept the renom-
ination which was offered him, and
the organization settled upon Herbert
Gillis for the nonor Francis Seaman
was elected to the vice presidency.
The other officers elected are: Treas
urer, George Woglom recording
secretary, John Williams; financial
secretary, Ralph Beers; chairman of
finance committee, Frank Woglom
chairman of executive committee, A.
II. Boughton; editor, L. B. Moore;
sergeant-at- arms, George Garis chap
lain, Rev. S. 7. jackson; members of
board of governors, ]. Leon Thomp-
son, Ernest Hancock, Ernest Pierson.
Edward Hanson and John Peterson.
1t was voted to have set of resolu-
tions drafted and presented to Mr..
Amos Newton, who recently left
town, in appreciation of his good SER
vices as recording secretary of the
Forum. -
The officers elected last - W.
enter upon their new duties the first
of the year. The financial secretary
reported that he had received more
than half of the assessments which
were levied to help furnish the new
rooms, which already have a very
presentable appearance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
MATERIAL FOR
SAFETY GATES.
PR. R. Has Material on the
Ground for Building the
Gates at Gro sings.

The P. r. r. is unloading iron to-
day for the gates to be erected at the
grade crossings at William and Wash
ington streets. IL is expected that
work at these points will be COM
menced very shortly. This is the first
material result, following the final
victory of the city, achieved in court
about onth ago.
AS told in the News, the city won
the case which it brought against the
railroad to compel the erection of
gates.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
Fo the Hospital Anyway.

The $5 which was added to the fund
to build reception room and morgue
at the hospital in the name of ]. j.
Deveny, was misplaced. Mr. Deveny
gave the amount TO the hospital and
Samuel G. Garretson has placed it to
the hospitals credit. He brought the
name to this Office as an acknowledg-
meut
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
PORT READING STRIKE
is NOT YET ENDED.

The trouble in the yard of the P. &
r. Railroad at Port Reading, as told
in the Evening News yesterday, is
still on. The brakemen and conduct
ors refuse to work under certain
boss and demand that he be dis
charged. The company refuses to dis
charge him, 1t is said.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
TO GIVE SUPPER.

Miss Ella Kent will give a supper
tonight, at her home, "a Gordon
street, to the retiring social committee
of the Christian Endeavor Society of
the First Presbyterian church,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
MULLINS
UP-TO-DATE
DAIRY.

Milk and Cream delivered every morn
ing in bottles.
Our motto; Cleanliness is akin to
Goodness. We have only first-class
trade. Would you, like to be one of our
patrons? If so we will guarantee first-class
service. Mix delivered at any hour in
the morning TO suit customers. Recon-.
mended by physicians for invalids and
infants. Tel. 167 l..
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
LOCAL POST WILL
ATTEND FUNERAL

Major James H. Dandy Post, G.. A.
r., of this city, has been invited to
attend the funeral of S. B. Hinsdale
Mt Woodbridge, Thursday afternoon at
2 clock. In the death of Mr.. hins-
dale, the Grand Army men have lost
fast friend and it is expected that a
large delegation will attend his
funeral.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
WAS TAKE N
TO HER HOME.

Mrs. Mary Gladish, who, as told in
yesterdays News, was hit by an en-
gine yesterday at H. 10 p. M, and who
was taken to the City Hospital, was
so much improved this morning that
she was taken to her home at 10
Charles street. She was attended by
DR.. f. @. Henry.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-12-29
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
WILL LPLAY THE RIVALS"

Arrangements are fast rounding into
shape for the play entitled "The
Rivals" to be presented by the senior
class of the local High School in about
a month. Scenery and costumes are
to be brought from New York for the
production.
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EARLY MORNING FIRE
AT SOUTH AMB0Y.
.SBecial To tie E7ening Meas.

South Amboy, Dec. 29:-An alarm
was sounded from box 40 about 3
O'Clock this morning. AS soon as the
alarm ceased ringing, the fire rung
out. The fire was in the gas house at
the head of John street, very little
damage was done.
Pianos. Cash or time at the old
stand. Peder Olsen, Sc Smith st.
- 5526-9- 19-2t-e. W If
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Sewing machines for sale by Peder
Olsen, S6 Smith ST.
.9-19-2t-e. w. If
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TO MAKE REPAIRS Z
AT EACLEWC'
{ Donehue & Leavy, of New Bs
wick avenue, carpenters and bui :
have the contract for making re.
at the Eagleswood plant of the :
Amboy Water Department. 4

Real Estate column page 2
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Hot chocolate, &C a cup. Sexton's
Drug store. 451S-12-26-tf adv
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Take your DOCTORS prescription to
Sexton's Drug store.
4518-12-26-tf adv
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
WIDOW GOT NOTHING
7ill of William Kelly Filed for Pro
 bate. To-day.


 A rather unusual will was filed 1n be probate court today.' It is the will f the late William Kelly who lived on liver street and whose body was h. Arred in Holyoke. The first paragraph devoted to the usual instructions re- 'arding the payment of testator's just ebts and funeral expenses. In the 'ext he evidently intended to name bme one for the office of executor, Dut brgot to do so, for there is no such domination made. There is no men on of his widow.
 To his nephew, Thomas Flaherty' Rertain property situated on Bank kreet is left, but on what part of the kreet is not mentioned. To the heirs k his sister, Norah Kelly, other than Me above mentioned Thomas Flaherty, Astator left his blessing. ... . The following paragraph Is given up b the heirs of testator's sisters and rother, Johanna, Julia, Mary and Pat ! ok. To these he says, should they Yer demand nothing is left" He re- uests that his widow at her death hall be buried In the plot which his ody occupies in the Holyoke cemetery, l nd the concluding clause reads thus:
 'T hereby ask as a favor, and trust 5 his goodness, that my executor will ave the sum of $20 given for masses" :" ! The witnesses were Thomas Taylor, Saniel Cavanaugh and Mary Cavan- ugh.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
TIMELY TOPICS

J, Littlejohn & Go print some special bargains for tonight and tomorrow. Look them up and save money. s
 The Benson Furniture % has cut the prices on touches. Now is the time to buy.
 The D. B. Wilson Go has nice line of pocket cutlery. The price has been dropped to 3S cents.
 Nugent's bedbug killer is the best. It kills every shot, and the price Is only 25 cents.
 The White-Simmons Go is selling Norka matted oats at 13c, two for 25c.
 The Barlow Bros has a nice line of refrigerators and water coolers that are being closed out at cost.
 T. s. Carroll, agent for Standard Remedy, publishes some more testi. monials to-day.
 Harding, of the Decent store, has Peterman's preparations for bugs, ants and reaches. Sure cure every time.
 E. J. Finn, the Exchange place shoe man, is selling a $5 shoe at just halt price these days.
 Jones, Morgan & Go are selling $2 shirt waists for 59c.
 The Platt Mill Go can sell you the best feed for horse or hen, also the best axle oil for your wagon.
 The Turnbull Go quotes prices to-day which will surely sell the goods. Get a move on and secure some of the bar gains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-29
SAW A. RESERVOIR.
Members of Common Council Forgot
 Hartford's

Members of the common councA standing committee on water WorKS and of the joint special committee on increased water supply went to water bury yesterday to see a reserVolr, says the Hartford Courant. There are re servoirs in West Hartford, Farmtngton and Bloomdead, from which Hartford's water supply is derived, but perhaps the members of the committee forgot there were any so near by. Those who went to Waterbury yesterday were Aldermen Tryon, Allen and Scales, and Councilmen Zinn and Mur- ray. The trip was made on the invd- tation of some of Waterbury's city of ftcials. The party left Hartford at 10 o'clock and were met at Waterville, three miles this side of Waterbury, by Mayor KilduR and Water Commission CT OBrien of the water works.
 The visitors were then driven in a tally~ho to tue reservoir, stopping for dinner at Thomaston, which is situat- ed eleven miles from Waterbury. They were shown about the place and found it to be in fine shape. The dam is Quilt of granite, 70 feet in height, the highest and finest dam in New Eng land, it is said. The stream flowing into the reservoir is the west branch of the Naugatuck, and coming from a wild and undnhabited section, the water is remarkably clear and pure. The cost of the dam and eleven miles of 36-inch pipe, which carries the water to the city, was SsO0.o0O. The pipe line ts laid. at grade, following the course of the river, and brings the water at a pressure of 13o pounds
 After inspecting the reservoir, the party drove b, Waterbury, where sup per was served The Hartford off1c- ials. were then shown the fire depart ment, and in order to illustrate the natural pressure of the water, line of hose was laid and connected to a hydrant. Wjthout any engine the wa ter reached to the roofs of the highest buildings. The committee returned at o'clock last night. highly grat1fed at the reception given them by the Wa terbury officials.