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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09
VlGILANT WATCH.
Why Boards Of HealthIArs Neoes-
sary for the Pub.ic Henlth.


"A member of the Board of Health
recently said: you would be surprised
to know the negligence and indifference
that exists in regard to the first prin-
ciples of sanitary laws and the public
health. Some of the well-to-do are often
offenders in this respect.
Consequently a vigilant watch is
necessary to stamp out germ breeding
spots. with their menace to the health
Of the community"
People show the same kind of neg
lect and Indifference in. regard to the
care OF their bodies, bnt they have no
Board Of Health to warn them, ever
on the alert to drive out the impurities.
They must be their own board of health
for the care of their individual bodies.
With scrofula, the body is in a favor
able condition for the growth Of disease
germs and microbes, the impurities in
the blood, the cause of scrofula, afford
ing the same opportunities for the de-
yelopment of other diseases as do the
unhealthy spots for the suppression of
which boards of health are organized.
Father Johns Medicine cures scrofula
and all skin diseases by driving out the
impurities, toning up the stomach and
nervous system. 1t is free of alcohol
or injurious drugs or narcotics. An
eminent specialist prescribed this medi-
cine for the late Rev. Father O'Brien.
Of Lowell, Mass, fifty years ago, by
whom it was recommended and from
whom it derived its name
1t is a food medicine for the blood
and nerves, and email bles the organs of the
body to properly perform their work
Taken after any exposure. it prevents
colds; cures all throat and lung troubles.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09
ACCIDENTS ABOUT TOWN.
Many Misfortunes Land Citizens in
HOspitals.


At half-past four o'clock this morning
John Lawlor, thirty years, old, Of No.
145 Fremont street, employed as brake
man on the Pennsylvania Railroad, was
taken suddenly i'll at the round house
on the meadows. He fell from car
and was badly injured about the head.
He was taken to st. Francis Hospital
Mrs. Hannah Hoas, seventy years old,
of No. 46 Canal street. was found lying
in front Of her home last night and
was taken to the City Hospital
Frank Farrell twenty-five years old,
of No. 315 Garfield avenue, fell from
a moving Bayonne trolley car at Ocean
and Danforth avenues last night and
was badly cut about the face and head.
His wounds were dressed by DIR. Lime
burner and friends accompanied him to
his home.
James Mcdonald, thirteen years old,
of No. 7331a Jersey avenue, while going
at rapid rate of speed fell from his
bicycle at Seventh and Cole streets. last
night and was severely injured about the
head and face
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09

MASTERS SALE OF LANDS.-IN
ChaEcery of New Jersey.
Between Eliza J. Black, complainant
and Maggie A. Gordon, ct al, defen
dants.,
On bill for partition.
Clarence Kelsey, Solicitor.
BY virtue of an order of the Court OF
Chancery of New Jersey, made on the
23rd day of March, 1903. whereby il was
ordered that all and singular the premises
herein described should be sold by and
under the direction of the subscriber,
Charles ID. Thompson. one of the Speeia
Masters of the Court of Chancery Of New
Jersey, |, Charles d. Thompson, Special
Master as aforesaid, do hereby give no.
tIce that will sell at public yendue, to
the highest bidder, on
FRIDAY. the 1st day of May 1903,
at the hour of two o'clock in the after
noon of that day, upon the premises. No
6lS told No. 20D Ocean avenue, Jersey
City, New Jersey, all that certain lot
piece or parcel of land and premises
situate, lying and being in the City oil
Jersey City. in the County of Hudson
and State of New Jersey, being the
southerly one-han part of a lot known
and distinguished on the New Man az
Claremont, Bergen Heights, Hudson
County, New Jersey, made by G. /. Van
Horne, Surveyor and Civil Engineer,
Town of Bergen, Hudson County, n. j.,
August /, 1860" on file in the office oi
the Register of Hudson County, as loi
numbered nine co., in block numbered
twelve az. as laid down on said map
being twenty-five feet wide in front and
rear by one hundred and fifteen feet deep
throughout, and located on the easterly
side of Ocean avenue.
Conditions made known on day of sale.
CHARLES d. THOMPSON.
Special Master.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS DEALERS IN
Sealed proposals will be received by the Board
Of Street and Water Commissioners on
Tuesday, May 1Sth. 1903, at o'clock T. NJ. in IN
the
FURNISHING AND DELIVERING OF
SPECIAL CASTINGS.
such as Hydrant Connections, Plugs. Caps.
Branches iFrames and Covers, Manhole Heads
and Covers.s &C. tand any other special cast
tngs that may be required), from date of con-
tract to May J., 1904, in accordance with speci-
hcations on file in the office OF the Clerk OF
said Board
must be obtained at the office of the Chief
Engineer. City Hall. Jersey City, N. ].
The Board reserves the right 20 reject any
or all proposals if it is considered that the
best interests of the city can be conserved
thereby.
PROPOSALS must be enclosed in sealed envel-
opes endorsed Proposals for Special Cast
ings.~ directed to Mr.. Ferdinand Heintze.
and Extensions and handed to the Clerk OF
the, Board in open meeting when called for in
the order Of business relating to sealed pro-
The bonds required to be furnished on pro
posals {and a possible subsequent contract) are
business % in the State Of New Jersey. = = y
sS ssy w fals IL Fss er pound for %
all the work comprehended in Specifications.
and II final award of contract be made. the
price so quoted will form the basis upon which
payment will be made for all items
The attention of bidders Is especially
called to Section I, Chapter 1s4 of the Laws
of 1891, under the terms whereof contract
shall be binding upon the city, or bscome
effective operative. until the bonds offered
by the contractor have been approved as to
suficiency 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
GEO. 7. BouroN
Clerk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09
TO co ON FOREVER
North Jersey and Console
dated Companies Make
Their Charters Per-
petual.
LIST OF STOCKHOLDERS
Jersey City Men Hold the
Largest Blocks Of the Two
Corporations Stock.
LIST OF STOCKHOLDERS
tspecialto ,.rhe Jersey city News,

J
TRENTON, May 8, 1908. The North
Jersey Street Railway Company and the
Consolidated Traction Company, which
are to be absorbed by the Public Service
Corporation, chartered this week, took
advantage of an act of last winter by
filing yesterday certificates making their
corporate existence perpetual Under
the original TRACTION act, the existence
of such corporations was limited to one
hundred years, but the act of 1902 con-
ferred on them the same privileges as
are accorded, in this respect, to COM
panies formed under general corporation
act.
At the stockholders meetings, at
which the extensions of corporate ex-
>istence were agreed upon, 125, 1884 shares
of stock of the Consolidated Traction
Company and 1o7 1886 shares of the North
Jersey Street Railway Company were
voted. There are 10000 shares of the
stock of each company.
The list of stockholders voting on
the proposition shows the largest hold
ings of both corporations. Some of the
stockholders of the North Jersey Street
Railway Company. with their holdings,
are:
Edward F. G. Young, president; 2,451
shares; estate of B. NJ. Stanley, S,491;
J. 3. Hulshizer, 6,71S; Dennis McLaugh-
lin, 5,375; John f. Dryden, 5000; A. J.
Cassatt, 1,600; Clement A. Griscon,
1000; Leslie D. Ward, 5000; w. G.
Smaller, 1870; John p. Crimtnins, 1,2I9;
Barker Gummere, Jr., 100; John L. Cad
walader, 1000; William H. Corbin, $40;
Samuel D. Dickinson, 240; Edward F.
Duffy, 1867; Thomas Dolan, 500; Henry
NJ. Doremus, 1900; w L. Elkins, 500;
Samuel H. Grey, 400; Elisha B. Gaddis,
$780, George A. Huhn & Sons, 2,200;
estate of Garret A. Hobart, 750; Gott-
fried Kruger, 1,100;s J. J. Mahoney,.
1900; estate Of F. d. Mathiesen, 2,400;
w. Murray, 1000; J. S. Rippel, 1850;
P. Sanford Ross, 1850; Edward B.
Smith & Co., 1000; Charles A. Ster-
ling, 1,150; Ernest H. Taylor, 1000;
Herman Unger, 1000; Peter r. Wanser,
1000; Anna d. Ward, 1000.
Among the largest holdings in the
Consolidated Traction Company. are:-.
Thomas Dolan, 10000 shares; A. J.
Cassatt, 5000; Cassatt & Co., 4,09O;
John D. Crimmins, 6,517; estate of B.
NJ. Shanley, 9,490! estate of William ].
Sewell, 6,125; Edward F. 9. Young,
president, 1900; Thomas A. Biddle &
Co, 2,610; John L. Cadwalader. 1000;
George G. Carson, 1000; John D. Grim
minis, Jr., 1000; w. N. Duance, 1900;
Albert H. Dinger, 1000; J. Doddridge,
$500; w. L. Elkins, 4,500; Clement A.
+ Griscom, 900; George A. Hmm & Sons
1,047; Michael P. Heraty, 1000; John
Lloyd, 1000; John Henry Livingston,
1900; Edward B. Smith & Co., 1886;
P. A. B. Widener, 2,407 George D.
Widener, 2,5O0; James e. Widener,
1000; David Young, 2,020.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09
GEORGE STEVENS. Undersa ksr,
No. sos Jersey avenue. Tel. 124.
DIED.


ECKKLMANN.- .--On Friday, May s,
1903, Woldemar Eckelmann, in his
62d year.
Funeral services at his late residence,
No. 151 Garrison avenue, Sunday, May
10. at 4. p. NJ =
Interment at New York Bay Cemetery,
Monday, 10 A. NJ
WARREN.-In this city, on Thursday.
May Z, 1908, B. Frank Warren, be-
loved husband of Millie Warren (nee
StumpfeD.
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services at
the residence of Mr.. S. Freleigh. No. 1S
Wayne street. ON Saturday evening, May
8, at O'clock
Interment at convenience of family.
BARCLAY.-O Friday, May 8, 1903,
Thomas Barclay. aged 81 years.
Funeral services from the residence of
his daughter, Mrs. John Folk, No.s61 Ar
lington avenue, ON Monday, May II, at
10 A. NJ.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09
BEAUTlFol /. MusKokA.

The Grand Trunk Railway System has the
advantage Of having one Of the most beautiful
lake districts in the world, for by its line alone
can the delightful Muskoka Lakes be approach
ed. Notwithstanding this, the best of accom-
modations as to train service, comfort and con-
venience Of passengers. are to be found.
The journey to Muskoka is one of the most
beautiful imaginable. Every inch of the way
offers scenes OF picturesqueness and beauty
from the smiling farm lands outside Toronto
to the emerald shores of Lakes Simcoe and
couchiching and later to the rugged and wild
stretches OF land on this side Of Muskoka
wharf,
Beautifully printed, illustrated, descriptive
matter sent to any address on application to
F. P. DwYER. go Broadway, New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09
STATE OF NEW JERsEY-DEPARTME
OF STATE
CERTTFI(sArvF, OF DISSOI.U .UTION

STATE OF NEW Observation-Disclosures
OF STATE.
CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION
To all to whom these presents may come.
GREETING
Whereas, it appears to my satisfaction, by
duly authenticated record of the proceedings
for the voluntary dissolution thereof by the
unanimous consent of all the stockholders, de-
posted in my office, that the Fostoria Glass
whose principal office is situated at No. 10 Ex-
change place, in the City of Jersey City. Coun-
ty of Hudson, State of New Jersey, cfhe Cor
poration Trust Company of New Jersey being
agent therein and in charge thereof, upon
whom process may be servedl, has complied
with the requirements of tAn Act concerning
corporations tRevision of 1885,, preliminary to
the issuing of this Certificate of Dissolution.
Now, therefore, l. S. ID. Dickinson, Secretary
Of State of the State of New Jersey. do hereby
certify that the said corporation did, the
Twshty-third day of April, 1903. file in my
office duly executed and attested consent in
writing to the dissolution of said corporation.
executed by all the stockholders thereof, which
said consent and the record Of the proceedings
aforesaid are now on file in my said office as
provided by law.
In testimony whereof, have hereto set
my hand and affixed my official seal
(SeaL) at Trenton. this Twenty-third day of
April A. D. thousand nine hundred
and three
s. d. DICKINSON.
Secretary of State.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09

Left on bases-Jersey City, 13; Wor-
cester, g. Home run-Delehanty Three
bast hit-Rickert. Two-base hits-Cas-
sidy. McManus. Sacrifice hits. Griffin,
Madison. Stolen ases-Cassidy. Nc
Cormick, Delehanfy, Wrigley. Bases on
balls-Off Fertsch. i; off Applegate 10;.
off Pappalau, /. Struck out-By Pfan-
miller. 4; by Applegate, ]; by Pappalau,
1. Bases on errors-Jersey City, /;
Worcester, |. Base hits-Off Fertsch,
12; off Applegate, 8; off Pfanmiller, 2;
off Pappalau, g. Hit by pitcher-By
Pappalau, g. Wild pitch--Pappalau
Time of game-Two hours and five min-
utes. Umpire7-Mr. Brown. Attend
ance-1 700.
In Newark the Newark team defeated
the Providence by score of to O..
The Baltimoreans were defeated in To-
ronto by score of 8 to 2, and in Buff
falo the Rochester team won by score
of 4 to /.
The standing of the Eastern League
| -. = I'll
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09
WANTED.


Male.
WANTED FOR U. S. ARMT-ABLE BODIED
unmarried men, between ages or q and IS;
citizens OF the United States. of good character
and temperate habits; who can speak, read
and write English. For information apply to
RECRUITING OFFICER, ~ Montgomery
street. Jersey City. N. J. S '
wANTED-INvENToRs, PATENTEEs AND
Mechanics. and everyone interested in Pat
snts and Inventions to send for our Inventors
Guide. This SO page Book sent FREE. Cons
tains fun information about Patents How to
Obtain a Patent. What to Invent for Profit
and How to- Sell a Patent. This elegantly
printed Book sent FREE to any address
O'MEARA & BROCK, PATENT ATTORNEYS.
62o-1lth ST. N. w. Washington. D. c.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09
HUDSON COUNTY
GAS COMPANY,
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Dealers in Special Castings
Board of street and Water Commissioners on on
Tuesday, May 5. 1908. at o'clock p. NJ, ii
the Assembly Chamber of the City Hail, for
FURNISHING AND DELIVERING OF sPE-
CIAL CASTINGS.
such hydrant connections, plugs, caps,
sleeves. bends. half-sleeves and overseeves.
branches, frames and covers. manhole heads
and covers, ETC.. (and any other special castings
to May /, 1894, 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 Hail. Jersey City. n. ].
The Board reserves the right to reject any
or all proposals If it is considered that the
best interests Of the city can abe conserved
thereby.
opes endorsed Proposals for Special Cast
ings, directed to Mr.. Ferdinand Heintze,
chairPan Of the coImittes Con on GIaa
of the Board in open meeting when called for
in the order of business relating to sealed
The bonds required to be furnished on pro-
posais (and possible subsequent contraet)
are those of some surety company authorized
to do business in the State of New Jersey.
Bidders must state single fixed percentage
of the hundred per cent. standard above quoted
for which they will furnish all materials and
do all the work comprehended in specifications.
and il final award of contract be made. the
per cent. stated will form the basis upon
which payment will be made for all items
The attention of bidders is especially called
to Section Z, Chapter 1S4 of the Laws of 1891,
under the terms whereof contract shall be
binding upon the city, or become effective
operative until the bonds offered by the con-
tractor have been approved as to suffieiency
by this Board, and as to form by the Corpor-
alton Counsel, the President of this Board
having the power to examine the proposed
BY order Of the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners
Dated Jersey city. April a. 1908.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09
STATE OF NEW Observation-Disclosures
OF STATE

STATE OF NEW EY-DEPARTMENT
OF STATE.
CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION
To all to whom these presents may coma
Greeting:a
Whereas. 1t appears to my satisfaction. BY
duly authenticated record of the proceedings
for the voluntary dissolution thereof BY tbs
unanimous consent of all the stockholders de-
posted in my office. that the New Jersey Ele-
waiting and Transportation Company. c6rnoraS
ion of this State. whose principal office Is
kituated at No. So Montgoms rect, In the
CITY of Jersey CITY. County d1udson State
OF New Jersey. SNew Jersey Title Guarantee
and Trust Co. being agent therein and In
charge thereof, upon whom process may be
of AN Act concerning corporations (Revfs 81,
OF 1885,, preliminary to the issuing Of thIs
Certificate OF Dissolution.
Now, therefore, l. S D. Dickinson, Secretary
of State Of the state of New Jersey, DO herr BY
certify that the said CORPORATION did. on the
Third day of April 1868. file in my oifice
duly executed and attested consent in writing
20 the dissolution of said corporation, executed
by all the stoe}{hoiders thereof which said cor-
sent and the record of the proceedings aforr-
said are now on file in my said oflice as pro-
vided by law.
In testimony whereof. have hereto sci
my hand and AFFIXED my official seal
(Seal) at Trenton. this THIRD day OF Apre
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.


Sealed proposals will be received by tn
Board of Street and Water commissioners q
auesqays May .. 1903, al o'clock F. NJ, IN "a
the Assembly Chamber of the City Hail. 70
REPAIRING. ETC. OF SIDEWALKS ANT
from date of contract TO May i. 1904 in accord
ance with specifications on file in the office
the Clerk OF said Board.
Blank forms Of bid bid and agreement Of sure
ties must be obtained at the office Of the Chis
Engineer ssS,Is, City Hal Han. lie Jersey City MI.
i''Ss q sssssss' ss.a.
per So foot 49,. es..s 81
For relaying single four foot course Of
For laying ' seEd walks double rows Il
For relaying solid walks double rows Of
fiag), per square foot .............-....... %
For new curb. per lineal foot ............ 3
For reset curb. per iineal foot. q
The price bid for doing above work shat
include all necessary sand and cinder filling.
The Board reserves the right to reject any o.
all proposals if it is considered that the bes
interests of the city can be conserved thereby
Proposals must be enclosed in sealed enxef
ops. endorsed Proposals for Repairing
Nolan, Chairman of the Committee on Streeu
and Sewers, and handed to the Clerk Of thu
Board in open meeting when called for in tht
order Of business relating to sealed proposals
The bonds required TO be furnished on pro
posals land possible SUBSEQUENT contractl ara
those of some surety company authorised to d
business in the State of New Jersey.
bluderS must state a single nNed percentagt
of the hundred per cent. standard above qnotEe
for which they will furnish all materials ans
do all the work comprehended in specifications
and if final award of contract be made the pei
cent. SO stateu will form the basis upon which
payment will be made for all items.
The attention of bidders is especially called
to Section Z. Chapter ls4 of the Laws Of 1891
under the terms whereof no contract shall BE-
binding upon the city. or become effective ol
operative until the bonds offered by the Con
tractor have been approved as to sufficencs
by this Board and as to form by the Corpora,
tion Counsel the President of this Board hav
ing the power to examine the proposed bonds
men under oath.
BY order of the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners.
GEO. T. BoUroN.
Dated. Jersey City, April q. 1903
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09

The games scheduled for today are
Worcester in Jersey City, Providence in
Newark. Baltimore in Toronto, Roches-
ter in Buffalo.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, May 8, 1908. Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending 8 p. NJ.
tonight and tomorrow; !;
northeast to north winds.
Hartnett's Thermometrica Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09

NEW YORK. May 8, 1903. Forecast
for the thirty-six hours ending 8 p. NJ.
Sunday:-Fair tonight and tomorrow;
light variable winds
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09
FOR SEE

SODA WATER PAYS LARGE PROFITS.
New and second hand fountains; large line;
low prices; easy payments; full instructions to
purchasers Catalogue free. R0BT. NJ. GREEN
& SONS, Phila.. Pa.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09

PIANO. SQUARE GRAND IN EXCELLENT
condition; solid rosewood case. 1s6 Grant
avenue>
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09

Now Is good time to begin taking Hoods :
Sarsapariiia, the medicine that cleanses the
blood and clears the complexion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09

THOMAS HUGHES, Undertaken,
101 Montgomery street. n. Y. & N. J.
Telephone 136.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09

JAMES ]. MERRITY. Undertaapr
No. 46O Grove street Hudson Te;- 269
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09

Choice selection Of Gut Flowers and
Funeral Designs,
At COLES, the Florist.
No. 146 Newark Avenn6.
BONNOT, THE FLORIST, has a
large variety of flowers always on hand.
No. 145 Newark avenue. Jersey City.
No Grape cbasers.
Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs at
STEIN, The Florist,
5S6 Newark avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1903-05-09

Dated Jersey city, April 27. 1908.
The daily sentinel., 1903-10-28

Just remember. when YOU complain
to your editorial friend that his. paper
contains nothing exciting, that he
knows a whole lot that he would not
think of publishing, Perhaps you are
one of the individuals who would
mako a bright and shining mark in a
sensational article. There are
Others" in the same class with your
self therefore, who are just as thin
skinned and careful not to have their
name mentioned in public print.
There is just as much ability in know
ing what not tn publish, as what con-
stitutes good article of news. A
gentleman with thrilling history
made plaint for exciting news to one
of our reporters few days ago. which
is responsible for this reflection upon
that topic.
The daily sentinel., 1903-10-28

A Park commission of Just such
men and women who can find beauty
ina grass plat or row of trees. or
seats at convenient resting places. is
Just what this city needs. OF course
the general perspective of the town is
plenty good enough for those who find
more beauty in a barn yard than in
flower garden. But this view nf ma
.ure. comes in the fossilized period
of life and it is not for that condition
that this city is building. Let us
park one or even two streets and have
some sort OF an attempt made at beau
tifying the city.
The daily sentinel., 1903-10-28
a eoodly portis in of the directory t,

a goodly portion of the directory to
he issued from this office is now in
press and the balance will go forward
almost Immediately. No character
of public printing is SO generally
sought ms fisrt class directory of a
city. Merchants therefore can hardly
fail in finding it desirable medium
to insert their advertisements. Con-
suit your favorite drug emporium and
see how frequently such book is con
suited by residents and strangers.
Cards and advertisements can still be
inserted for a few days on application
at this office.