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ment and ball was one of the best ever
given in the history of the organization
George H. Donaldson was chairman Of
the Entertainment Committee and saw
that those who stayed for the dance en-
joyed themselves. Nh Donaldson was
assisted by the following committee
William ]. Davis, Peter G. Coffey, John
J. Lenahan, Matthew A. Rooney, James
Carlin. Jr.. Joseph Perlmuttcr, Michael
j. Garry, William B. Whelan. Th3nas
d. Lynch. Harvey D. Myers, Harry
Mauchett, Joseph Duane and Thomas
w. Hopkins.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.


Sealed proposals Will be received by the
Board OF Street and Water Commissioners on
TUESDAY, January 18th, 1904, at two O'Clock r
NJ, In the Assembly Chamber Of the City Hail,
for the
EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT, ETC,
OF BRUNSWICK STREET,
from Golden street 10 Grand street.
the provisions of Chapter 1853 of the Laws OF
1885. and in accordance with the specifications
on file in the office of the Clerk of said Board
Blank forms of bid and agreement of sure
ties must be obtained in the office of the Chief
Engineer, City Hail. Jersey City, n. ].
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES.
1007o standard
ABOUT 20 cubic yards OF earth excavation,
at per cubic yard. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $40
About 1856 cubic yards of earth filling,
at per cubic yard. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80
About 80 cubic yards OF sand filling, at
per cubic yard. ............-... LIS
About 2l0 square yards of Belgian paving,
at per square yard Observation-Disclosures. 1.25
About 640 lineal feet Of curb stone, at per
lineal foot. .......s..t..... -.............. Go
About 500 square feet of bridge stone, at
per square foot. ................ ....-...... so
About 10 square yards of repaving, at per
square yard ...............- -.......,..... 80
About 10 lineal feet OF resettins and dress
ing curb stone, at per lineai foot.....+.. .05
About 20 square feet of relaying and
dressing Tagging stone, at per square
foot. .ss-.............. .................... .02
About cast iron receiving basins and con
nections, complete as per plan, at each. rs 90
About $40 linea1 feet of 1b-inch vstrifed
pipe, at per lineal foot. s................. 100
About 800 feet spruce hoorsng 3. NJ, at. Is. %
i Time allowed Tor the completion OF the work.
rs working days;
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TO ATTALINE PETIT, JAMES w. PEIIIIs
her hubsand: John De Veau Helena De Veau.
De Veau. individually and as executor under
the Will of Aaron L. De yeau, deceased
Mary De yeau his wife; Otis shaver, Mary
Shayer his wife: Susan 4 Dixon, Mary Kir-
bv Rnberf b bradford administrator with
the will annexed Of the estate OF Horatio N.
Ferris. deceased: John v. Bacot, william g.
Pacot r. Wainwright Bacot Julia Bacot,
his wife. Robert al Bacot Anne Roundey,
Benimmin sg. Roundev. her husband; Frank
Roundsy. Eugene Rouridey and Eiizabeth
9ou0s You are hereby notified that at public sale
N ade by the city Collector of Jersey Ctts-s0f
Aldermen OF Jersey City purchased for the sum
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-01-21
PUBLIC LIgRARY CIRCULATION

The record of circulation of books for
home reading for the week ending Janu-
ary 16, 1904, was as follows
.General works, so; philosophy, 81; re-
ligion, Y; sociology, 298; philology, 8;
natural science. 294; useful arts, 10; fine
arts, 137; literature, 687; fiction, 3,646;
juvenile fiction, 1883; history, 282; bio
graphy, 991; travels, III. Total. 9,453.
OF this number there were delivered
through the delivery stations, 5,024.
Number of borrowers registered during
the week. 80.
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"a IoHN M. aaEIVu.

10 JOHN N. aaTEu.
You ate hereby notified aha. at public sale
the 11th day Of October, 1855. the Mayor and
Aldermen Of Jersey City purchased fer the
sum of one thousand seven hundred -Hnd nfne-
ty-ones dollars and eighty-six cents ali the land
County of Hudson and State Of New Jersey
fronting FairTnount avenue. which Is laid
down and designated lots 90 and a. in block
number 22s. upon an assessment map annexed
sioners Of Adjustment appointed in and 70.
said City by the Circuit Court OF the County
of Hudson, a certified copy of which r5pef4
and map was fled il: the office OF the f,i+-
November 1851, said report and map and sai6
sale being made pursuant to the provisions az
an Act of the Legislature of New Jersey
passed March 3oth. 1856. entitled
Gan Act concernfns the settlement and collec-
tion CT arrearages of UNPAID taxes ASSESS
ments and water rates water-rents in
cities Of this STATE ana imposing and lavy-
in;y a tax. assessment and lien In lieu and
instead of such arrearagess and to enforce
the payment thereof. and to provide for
the sale OF sands subjected to future tax
alton and assessment
knd the several supplements thersto.
And you are rarrner notlrsd that you appear
real estate and unless the said laI and reai
estate shall be redeemed, as pcoyit ed In said
acts before the expiration Of six N nths from
and after the service hereof, a da for the
Aidermsn Of Jersey City, the Zee slIapie cf
ssid land and real estate according ts the pro-
Visions Of tile said act
The MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF JERSEY
NJ. NJ ia sAN.
'Ss-''' Attsss:- NJ. o'DoNNELIffse ELL
City Clerk
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CORPORATION NOTICE
Notice IS hereby given that on the 20tn gay
of October, 1903, application was made 10 the
Board O. Strees and Water Commissioners by
Everett Keeney ana others for the
CONSTRUCTION OK A SEWER IN WRIGHT
AVENUE,
from point about $40 feet south Of BroaoWay'
to and connecting with the sewer in BFoadway-
Said sewer to be built conforntably TO the
provisions of Chapter 2l7 of the Laws OF 1872
and in accordance with the established pan or
sewerage. together with all the necessary man,
holes. receiving basins and appurtahances.
Notice is also given that on the 22nd day OF
December, 1903, the Commissioners Of Assess
fnans fled IN the office OF the Ciefk of the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners their
preliminary assessment map for said improve
meflt, showing the probable total cost Of the
amount to be assessed on property specially
benefited thereby, and the same II now open to
public inspection IN the office OF the Clerk Of
sais Board.
And notice is also Given that the following
street or avenue or particular section thereof
is included in said assessment namely
WRIGHT AVENUE.
from point 100 feet south of Broadway to its
southerly terminus.
And that IN accordance with the provisions
of the act above cited the 9Th day Of Janu-
ary, 1904, at two O'clock P. NJ, and the As
fixed as the time and place when and where
the Board of Street and Water Commissioners
will meet to hear all parties Interested in said
application and all remonstfances against the
said Improvement that may be presented IN
writing.
S'' GEO. t. BouToN
Dated Jersey city, December IS. 1903
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TRAGNER--KAINER.

Albert NJ Tragner, thirty-two years
Old, and Dorothy G. Kaimer, twenty three
Peace Frank P. Leblanc this morning to
have a marriage ceremony performed.
Both gave their residence as the Hotel
Washington. The bridegroom gave his
occupation as lawyer. The bride was a
very pretty aud wei dressed blonde.
Frank Dunn and William A. Waddell
were witnesses to the ceremony.
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EDWARD FRY, N
CITY COLLECTOR


RELIANCE LAMP ELECTRIC CO.-NoTICE.
AT a meeting Of the directors OF ResLl-
ANCE LAMP ELECTRIC COMPANY, he'd at
the Company's office, No. 23s Washings on
street, Jersey City. N j., January 18th, 15e4
pursuant to due and legal notice of said meet
ing the following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Board it is advisable and most for the benefit
of Reliance Lamp Electric Company that the
same should be forthwith dissolved, and to
that end RI IS ORDERED that a meeting of
the stockholders be held on the thirteen h day
of February Al. D., 1904, at II o'clock noon,
at the office of this Company, in Jersey CITY,
N j.. to take action upon this resolution,
and that the Secretary forthwith give nStsce
Of said meeting. and Of the adoption Of th .
BY publishing said resolution in the Jer ey
City News, a newspaper published In Jersey
City in the County of Hudson Qn which
County this Company has its principal office)
for at least four weeks successfully, once a
week and by mailing written or printed copy
Of the same to each stockholder in the United
WILLIAM T. FERRIS,
Secretary
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TRIED TO DIE BY ACID.

At 6.35 o'clock last evening William
Heinhagen, twenty-six years old, of No.
296 Newark avenue, attempted to commit
suicide by taking carbolic acid at Third
street and Newark avenue. Benjamin
Boppe took the bottle from him. Helm
hagen was sent to the City Hospital,
though he did not drink any Of the acid.
He is charged with attempting to commit
suicide
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DAVIS CLUB
RECEPT ton
Friends Of the Association
Crowd St. Peters Hall
and Pass a Gay
Evening.
EXCELLENT NTYAUDEVILLE PROGRAMME
Leader Davis a Delighted
Spectator Of the Enter
tainment and Dance.

One of the most successful affairs
given by the Robert Davis Association
was an entertainment and reception held
last evening at st. Peters Hall, on York
street Fully twenty-five hundred peo-
pie enjoyed the entertainment and two
thirds of that number participated in the
reception.
The Entertainment Committee provid-
ed an excellent programme Some of the
leading vaudeville stars of the metro
pelitan district comprised the talent.
The opening number was by Prof. James
K Holden's orchestra. Later on the
orchestra, under Mr. Holden's direction,
played march. entitled -The Robest
Davis Association It was dedicated
by Mr. Holden to the club and was
highly appreciat ]. The professor, who
is one of the7leadine musicians, covered
himself with glory by his effort. There
were tHztl1} muSiSdA tftLAcs III tAc auuA
ence who applauded the new march.
Copies of the march were handed to
each lady during the entertainment. Mr..
William Redmond, "a tenor soloist, sang
several popular melodies. lie wcs en-
cored several times. The cong he sang,
which proved decided hit with the aud
ience, was entitled "I Sing Little
Tenor
Nillon and Speneer, song AMI dence
artists. were thoroughly appreciated.
Coon songs were their sreciaities. Mr..
Frank Fogarty, a m7nologue comedian,
shone out the star of the evening. Mr..
Fegarty impersonated an Irishman in
clever style. He told funny stories and
sang comic songs that brought forth the
loudest applause of the evening. Little
Emily Pearl appeared as character
singer. She impersonated, in excellent
style, Vesta Tilly, now appearing in New
York. Swift and Barton, musical coined
ians, added much to the evenings enter
tainment
The programme concluded with a COM
edy sketch entitled Deceptive Family
Relations" 1t was given by the Sully
Family. father, mother and two sons.
The feature Of the sketch was the act
ing of the sons. They did clveer work,
which entitled them to the frequent ap-
plause they received.
Former City Collector and standard
bearer Of the association, Robert Davis,
was an interested spectator during the
entire performance He was surrounded
by several of the priests of st. Peters
parish. Among the other spectators
were politicians and ofaceholders, both
Republican and Democratic, also large
representation Of private citizens. The
vaudeville performance wac followed by
a dance. Between dances refreshments
were served in various parts of the hail.
Mr.. John E. Moody, secretary of the
Entertainment Committee, is deserving
of great deal of credit The entertain
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y cHANcERY OF NEW JERSEY.

~ tHANCERY OF NEW JERSEY
Between Anne c. Hull, complainant. and
James G. Welsh, ct ux., ct ais, defendants.
On bill to fofeclose. Notice.
To Wilhelnina NHowland and Henry S. How
land her husband and Jennie c. Meliroy
and James c. McIlroy, her husband
BY virtue OF an order OF the Court of Cham
Gerry of New Jersey, made on the day of the
date hereof in certain cause wherein Anne
G. Hull is complainant and you and others are
defendants, you are required TO appear, plead,
answer denlur to the bill of complaint Of
complainant en- or before the Second day Of
FEBRUARY, nineteen hundred and four, or the
said bin will be taken as confessed against
you and such decree will be made as the
Chancellor shall think equitable and 5ust
The said bill is filed to foreelose two mort
C. Hull, complainant. the one dated September
3d. 1888 and the other dated September 30.
1891. and both covering lands In Jersey City,
N J.; and you, Wilhelmina Rowland and Jen-
nie C. McIlroy made defendants, because
you are heirs of the said William Welsh who
is deceased, and may claim some interest in
said lands and premises heirs at law; ana
you, Henry s. Howland and James c., Mcnroy
are made defendants because you are the hus-
bands of the respective last named defendants,
and may claim some interest in said lands and
premises by reason Of your right OF courtesy
In the interests OF your respective wives
Dated December l. 1903.
HEDSPETH & PUSTER,
Solicitors for Complainant.
Post office address No. 259 Washington street
Jersey City. N. ].
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70 PREsfoN LEAR AND MRS. PREsro,

TO PRESTON LEAR AND MRS. PRESTON
Lear. his wife.
made by the City Collector cS Jersey civ or
fhe tw enty-second DAY OF July 1902 | piir-
chased for the sums Of twenty-s.x dollars ana
thirty EIGHT cents, ALL the land ana Raj
estate situate in Jersey City, In the County Of
Hudson and State Of New Jersey, fronting a.
C-larefnont avenue. which is laid down ami
desisnated as lot 3d. ia block number IA
as shown upon q. D. Fowier's Official Is
ssssinent Map OF Jersey City N l. tsSs
said sale being made pursuant to the flra
visions of an act OF the Legislature 81 kT
lersev passed March S0th, 1856 entitle6.--ssAn Va
Act Concerning the settlement md collection
If arrearages OF unpaid taxes assessment !
and water rates or water rents in eittes ~
sbis state, and imposing and IevyiSE q tax
4 assessment and lien in lieu and instead Of saoh
arrearages and 70 enforce the payment t6sra
of and to provide for the sale OF lands snb-
iected to 1uture taxation and assessment :,
And the several supplements thereto
And you further notified that Won an,
uesr to have estate or interest In said lana
and real estate and unless the said land ana
real estate shall be redeemed, as provided IN
said acts within one year from the date Of ssie
and before the expiration of six months Yrorn
ana after the service hereof deed Tor fha
sar1te will be given conveying 70 the purcnaaer
fha lsk simple of SAID land and real estate ac-
carting to tha rFovisions Of the sAtd acts
Fated Jersey City, N. J.. March IL. 5nos
EDWARD P KELSHT
Purchases.
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: sRTTAN RIVER RAILROAD COMPANY.
Nsa.ce is hereby given mat the Holland
Trust Company has resigned as Trustee Of tho
drIt mortgage bondholders under the mortgage
dated January /. 1883. made by the Raritan
r. ~. ~, tht "a Eoiiand
has been. accepted BY this Company, and fhat
on June 87th 1893, the Board Of Directors 81
mortgage. has appointed The New Jersey Tifla
Guarantee and Trust Company OF Jersey CITY
to the Office OF Trustee under said mort gage.
which Trusteeships has been duly accepted By
said last mentioned Company; that a certin-
cate OF such appointment has been filed in the
office Of the Secretary Of state for New
Jeesey. and that hereafter the interest coupcns
On said FIRST mortgage bonds will be payAhi@
Title Gnarsntec and Trust Company, No s.
Montgomery street. Jersey City.
RAaITAN RIVER RAILROAD COMPANY
FRANK H EARLE. Presidenr
GS<AAAES H sISSON. Secretary.
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THURSDAY. JAN. 2I, 1904

AT 5 O'CLOCK p. N.
at the office Of the Committee, at the Bridge
Street Bridge, Newark N. j., and at no other
time place.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the
office of the Committee on Roads and Assess
Freeholders' Ofice, next to the Court House,
In Jersey City.
Each bid must be accompanied by certi-
fed check for fifty dollars (so0), to insuYe the
execution of the proper contract and bond.
and to be endorsed on the outside with the
name Of the bidder and the work he proposes
to do
The Joint Committee reserves the right to
reject any or all bids, il II be deemed for the
best interests OF the counties SO to do.
WILLIAM DAHM, Chairman
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FOE SALE

SODA WATER PAYS LARGE PROFITS.
Fountains from $50 up, ON easy monthly pay
ments; little cash required Catalogue OF great
bargains free. Do not delay you may be
too late. Soda water tanks repaired. ROBT.
M. GREEN & SONS. Philadelphia, Pa.
GROCERY, 81. 400; BARGAIN; NEWARK
avenue; receipts $500 weekly; good reason.
Particulars, GROVE. World Building, N. Y.
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n cHANcERg OF NEW JERSEY.

IN CHANEERY OF NEW JERSEY.
To David Hasiem, Lizzie MacEwan and Ellen
Healey, or the heirs, devisees or personal
representatives of said persoAs.
Take notice that by virtue Of an order of
the Court of Chancery mad@ on the day Of the
date hereof. in cause WheTain William d.
Edwards, Trustee under the last will and tes-
lament Of Cecile Tonnele. deceased, is con-
plainant, and you and others are defendants;
you are hereby required to appear plead, de-
nnsir on answer to the complanants bin on or
before the Thirteth day OF January next, or
that in default thereof, such decree be made
against you as the Chancellor shall think
equitable ana just The said bill is fled 10
.oreciose a certain mortgage made by John
Schweiier and wife TO William D. Edwards,
Trustee, as aforesaid, bearing date the thirty
first day Of January. 1885. upon lands in Jersey
City Hudson County. to secure payment OF
the sum Of fifteen htndred dollars @I,500)
And you, zaid David Hzsisn and Lizzie
MaeIwan are made defendants because YOU,
II living tand IL dead your heirs devisees and
personal representatves). have or claim to-
have contingent interest In said lands
And you. Ellen Healey, are made defendant
because you are sister and the heir-at-law
Of William J. Burns, Trustee under the orig
inal trust deed. made by John SehweiteE 10
said William ]. Burns, dated July 20, 1881 aud
because the trusts mentioned In said deed de-
scended upon you at the death Of the satd
William ]. Burns.
BEDLE. EDWARDS & THOMPSON,
Solicitors of Complainant,
Office and Pest 0ffice address No 1 Exchange
plaea. Jsrsey City. New Jerssy.
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AN ORDINANCE FOR THE RELIEF OF
the Jersey City Grocery Company in con-
struction and maintenance of platform.
accorded to the Jersey City Grocery Company
to construct and maintain q platform to be
attached to the building owned BY said Conn
pany at the northeast corner OF Newark ave-
nue. and Fifth street. which Platform may be
seventeen uI) feet long, extending beyond the
building line of said streets, five feet two
inches Is IT. 2 in.) any ordinance to the con-
trary Notwithstanding.
Section 2 The ordinance granting tais priv
ilege is to be of full force and effect for per-
iod OF years and thereafter until such time
as this Board, of its legally authorized sue
eessors may order the same removed: but in
the maintenance and of said platform the
rights of the travelling public must not be un-
necessarily interfered with.
All work herein authorized to be done under
the supervision and to the satisfaction Of the
Committee on Streets and Sewers Of this Board
and the Building Inspector.
Section 3. That all cost ana expense incident
to the introduction, passage and publication
of this ordinance shall be paid by the appli-
cant for sames and such amount therefor is
estimated by the Clerk of this Board to be
necessary shall be deposited with that officer
on demand
r. G. sNTrH.
President
MARK NJ. FAGAN.
srro n, poTrr0% Hsoa'
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DO YOU SHAVE YOURSELF Z

If you don't you should, as it is a
pleasure if You use "Easy Shave, the
new lather No sInafting or burning.
'sEasv-Shaven makes thick, creamy lath
the skin. At Druggists, 15e. Try It to-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-01-21

AN ORDINANCE FOR TIE RELIEF OF
II e. Lutjen in construction of bay window.
The Mayor and Aldermen Of Jersey City. by
the Board Of Street and Water Commissioners
for and on behalf of the municipality Of said
city do ordain as follows:
Section l. That Fl. T. Lutien be and is
hereby granted permission to construct and
maintain bay window the second story Of
building at 2s6 Central avenue. which bay vim
dow may extend beyond the builcins lone Of
Central avenue, two feet e2), any ordinance to
the contrary Notwithstanding.
Section 2. That all costs and expenses, inzi-
dent to the introduction, passage and pdbieA-
tpn OF this ordinance, shall be paid by the ap-
plicant for same; and such amount therefor
as is estimated by the Clerk Of this Board Is
be necessary shall be deposited with that OIL
Ger on demand.
Passed December q. 1908.
R. G. SMITH
President.
'''- MARK NJ FAGAN.
Mavor.
GEO. I. BoUToN.
4n~T-
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S. D. DICKINSON.

IN cHANCERY or NEW JERSEY
10 Mary Z. Dempsey and William J. Demr-
sey, defendants.
gy virtue or an order OF the Court OF Chancery
of New Jersey, made on the cay Of the date
hereof in 8 certain cause wherein Charles j.
Carrick trustee, is complainant. and you ana
another are defendants, You are required ii ap-
near plead answer or demur 10 the conlp}a IN
ants bill on or before the thirty-hrst day IL De-
cefnber next. or that in default thereof. such
decree will be made against YOU as the Ghan-
ceilor shall think equitable and Just
The object of the said suit Is = foreciose 8
certain mortgage dated tne 10Th day OF April,
ninefeen hundred. made BY Fsiizab a.
Pournes TO complainant, covering lands SITUATE
in Jersey City. Hudson County. New Jersey;
and you Mary r. Dempsey. are made d.
fendant to said suit because you are eae pes
erit owner OF said lands. and YOU, William j.
Dempsey, are made defendant herein because
you are the husband OF said Mary E. Dempsey
aboye named.
Dated October 90. 1903.
CARRTCK & WORTENDYKE
ConnlainaHtfs Solicitors.
Post oflce address, ls s'xehangs rises.
jersey City, II. :
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-BU.s MESS CHANCES

FREE, 100 LOTS, SUBURBA, N Y; FIRST
100 persons answering may obtain 50 fest
free. MUTUAL SYNDICATE. 1S7 Broadway.
n. 4
STEADY INCOME; SMALL. INVESTMENT;
booklet free showing how s1G0 earned $50
weekly past year DAN SMITH, 5S World
Building, New York.
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You have read of the cures by Hoods
Sarsaparilla. and you should have perfect
confidence in its merit. 1t will do you
good.