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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
LOCAL ITEMS.


The wife of the overseer of the
poor called on Miss Petina Howell,
the matron of Tompkins Home, yes
terday. and found her better, al
though still suffering from a very
heavy cold.
Miss Lou Chase was d New York
visitor Saturday.
Harry Brown spent Monday at AS
bury Park.
The party whose coat button
caught in the trigger of his gun. as
he was crawling beneath a barbed
wire fence, and caused it to go of,
Saturday. while out cunning. was
Harry Canniff instead of Kenneth. as
before related in the NEWS. The
mistake was caused in the similarity
in the sounds of the name.
Two canal boats, which we're load
ed with molding sand at Whitehead's
dock last week, interested the small
boys on account of their having three
horses on board of one of them and
four mules on board the other one.
Two boys spied an owl on F. Lit
tells stoop, where it had apparently
fallen and injured itself. One of
the boys killed it by breaking its
neck, and it will be stuffed for him.
Glen Kenneth Stults, who has
been i'll with sore throat, is improv-
ing.
Abe Bloodgood won a prize, con
sistins of a pretty chamber set, with
1 pound of coffee, at Briggs store
Yesterday. REL
Rev. j. Y. Irwin united in mar
riage Courteness Bennett, father of
Charles Bennett, of Catherine street,
and q young lady of Brooklyn, at the
Baptist parsonage Sunday.
Miss Mary M~alazewsky, of Ern-
ston, was the guest of Miss Lena
4ehfGss, at dinner, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mccarthy have
returned from their wedding trip
md will start housekeeping in a
house in Augusta street.
The banns have been called for the
marriage of Miss MoAie Hoagland,
IF this borough, to Chief Marshal
McDonald's brother, who resides in
Jersey City. 1t is said the wedding
VIII take place Wednesday.
Mrs. William Waller and daugh-
ter Henrietta, of Parlin, We're the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Semenoite, of
Broadway, yesterday.
Mrs. Charles Thomas, of Second
street, spent a few days with her
sister at Trenton. Mr.. Thomas has
returned home from his weeks out
ing iii different towns.
Martin Johnson, of Second street,
is spending a few weeks with rela-
tives at Franklin Park.
George Apologize, of Swan Hill,
lost a pair of valuable hound dogs
last Saturday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
CUBES CATARRHAL DEAFNESS
Ons Weeks Use Of Hyomei Did More
Than Six Months of treatment by
Specialists.

In the treatment of deafness which
is often q result OF catarrh, Hyomei
acts almost Immediately upon the in
famed membrane and the hearing
begins to return at once.
Miss Meeks. of M%attewan, N. Y,
says; "Hyomei is truly wonderful.
| have used it but a short time and
see a great change in my condition.
NV hearing is improving rapidly, and
| had no idea | would improve SO rapid
ly in so short time. My breath which
was very offensive to myself and others,
has lost its bad odor entirely. | have
spent a great deal of money with CD
tarrh specialists. and can truly say that
six months of their treatment is not
equal to one month of Hyomei."
c. A. Sexton is selling Hyonei upon
the unusual plan of agreeing to return
the money if the medicine does not cure.
A complete outfit costs only $1.0O,
and consists of an inhaler that AN be
carried in the vest pocket. a medicine
droppcr, and a bottle of Hvor1ei.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21

1t gives me strength audkeeps me well.
NY little daughter is croupy at times
and a spoonful OF the medicine relieves,
her at once. My wife would not be
without it in the house
Remember, Father Johns Medicine
is not a patent medicine, but the pre-
scription of the eminent specialist who
prescribed it for the lats Rev. Father
Dhn O'Bricn. by whom it was recon-
mended and from whom it derived its
name, 1t is free from opium, morphine
any OF the poisonous nerve-deaden-
ing drugs or weakening stimnlants.
Father John S Medicine builds you up
and tones up the system. Not a patent
mediciue-50 year in use.
For sale at Sections Pharmacy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
KEYPORT.
FOOTBALL TEAM FORMED.

a football team was organized IN
Keyport, last night, under the name
of the Century Athletic Club, with
Benjamin Webb as captain. The
lineup of the team is as follows: T.
Campbell, enter; l.. Bailey, right
guard; K. McGrath, left guard; M.
Haley, right tackle; G. Smith, left
tackle; B. Webb, right end; w. But
Ter. left end; r. Carhart, quarter
back; f. Halstead, right half; w.
S~augerton, left half; j. Kearny, full
back.
1t is understood that this team
will meet the Riversides. of Perth
Amboy, Thanksgiving day, on the
Main street baseball grounds, Key
mort.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
LOCAL ITEMS.
KEYPORT

INlI 4 O4h
Former Sheriff o. C, Bogardus, of
this place, who, accompanied by
former Justice Fort, has spent a
week cunning in the south, returned
yesterday morning and reported a
very successful trip.
William T. Walling received a
for Brunswick bowling coupons.
Edwin Denton, of West Keyport,
contemplates entertaining Trainers
Private School, of Perth Amboy,
about December |.
The d. w. Robertson Projecto-
scope and Moving Picture Company
will give an exhibition in Armory
Hall next Tuesday.
A fairly good audience a very
good play in the Armory, last night,
when the Street Singer" was pre-
sented.
There will be two games of bas-
ketball in the armory tonight. This
will be the first time the new junior
team has met an outside club and
there is much interest manifested in
the result of the game.
At the Brunswick bowling tourna-
ment, last night, Templeton won two
games out of three from VanDevent-
er, and also from Maurer. VanDe-
venter also won two out of three
games from Maurer.
Rev. j. l.. Coote addressed the
home camp meeting service in Cal
vary M. E. church last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Chapman, of
this place, now playing in the ''Coun-
ty Chairman" company, write from
Boston that they are having a very
good run and are playing to full
houses.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
A ISLAND NOTES.

The regular weekly hop was held
Saturday night at the Hotel Castle
ton, St. George Heights.
The fair and bazaar which opened
on Thursday evening at the German
Club rooms, Stapleton, for the benc-
fit of the S. r. Smith Infirmary,
closed Saturday night after a very
successful run.
The weekly handicaps in classes
A and B we're held Saturday after
noon at the Fox Hills Golf Club,
Rosebank.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. p. Hurdicth and
family have taken possession of their
new home, formerly the Raymond
house, Manor road, West New Brigh-
ton, and will be at home to their
friends after today.
At the meeting of the Port Rich
mond Y. M. c. A. Sunday afternoon
an address was delivered by Miss
Jameson, an evangelist.
The girls of the Staten Island
Ladies' Club have recognized their
hockey club, and daily practice
games are being held on the grounds
mis- Club, Livingston.
The Ladies' Auxiliary, of St. Pat
rick's church, Richmond, is planning
to hold its annual euchre at the Ger
man Club rooms, Stapleton, on the
evening of December s..
The young people of st. Stephens
church, Tottenville, held a soclable
Saturday evening at the home of
Miss Sadie VanDeusen.
Mrs. G. w. Knight, of Low ter
race, New Brighton, is entertaining
her niece, Miss Alice Marling, of Los
Angeles, Cal. Miss Marling is an
accomplished violinist and has de-
lighted the many friends of her aunt
who have visited her since her ar
rival.
A large and fashionable audience
assembled in the German Club
rooms, Stapleton. Tuesday night.
when the Clifton Boat Club gave its
annual entertainment. The Thes-
plan Stock Company produced a
comedy, entitled 1.-THE BriXton Burg
larry and between the acts songs
and monologues were given. The
entertainment was a financial as well
as social success. The committee of
arrangements, which is deserving of
much credit, was composed of Mess
rs. r. w. Gill, Charles Henderson,
A. Kleve, B. A. Exton, George s..
Scofield, il.
A Venetian Carnival was held
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings at the parish house of
st. Paul's Memorial church, Tomp-
kinsville. The ladies OF the church
worked hard to make the affair a
grand success. The hall was ar
ranged to represent Va scene from
Venice and the ladies were attired
in Venetian costumes. The attend
ance was large and the carnival
proved a social success.
A bridge tournament was held on
Friday last at the Richmond County
Country Club, arranged by Mrs.
Bradish j. Carroll and her sister,
Miss Bowen, The object of the
Tournament was to raise funds to
furnish a table at the infirmary fair,
known as the Dongan Hills table.
Sixteen tables were in play and
prizes were won by Mrs. Henry T.
Body, Mrs. H. M. Dunno, Mrs. AL
bert A. White, Mrs. Gordon Willis,
Mrs. Harcourt Bull. Mrs. Fred Bush,
Mrs. Herbert Wood and Miss Brow
nell. Others present we're: Mrs.
Arthur l.. Walker, Mrs. w. B. Thorn
as, Mrs. John Il. Morton, Mrs.
Charles Dewar Simons, Mrs Ernest
Flagg and Edward Brown. Tea was
served after the games, under the
direction of Mrs. Arthur J.. Walker,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
T0TTENVILLE.
FELL INTO TRENCH.

While Edward Marshall, of the
grocery firm of Marshall & Boyce, of
Broadway. was driving along Wood
avenue, Saturday night, toward dusk,
his horse fell into a trench, which is
being dug along that thoroughfare.
and was rescued only after some
hours of hard work. 1t is under
stood that a lamp was in place but
that it had been turned or in such
a way that the globe had become
blackened and the light could not be
seer from any distance. The horse
is in charge of DR.. Juhl. of Richmond
Valley, and will be around in short
order
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
SOUTH AMBOY.
FILM FLAM
GAME HERE.
Clever SW,,ndIer Worked Local
Merchants for Small Change
Was Sent TO Jail.

A fakir tried the film fam z ,
successfully in a number of stores
in this borough Friday. 1t was only
in a small way, but he got the best
of some of our s~hrewdest business
men, among them being Max Kauf-
man, Abe kaufman, Mrs. Vail and
Mr.. Duffy, the two latter being fooled
three times each by him. He also
went into August Behne's store. The
first time he purchased two cents
worth of something, such as cigar
cites and handed Mr.. Behne a TWEEN
ty-five cent piece.
Mr.. Behne took it and just then
the man said he thought he had the
change and asked for the quarter
back. 1t was given him, when the
man discovered that he hadn't the
change after all and said here's the
quarter, putting a piece of money i'll
to Mr.. Behne's hands and at the
same time attracting his attention to
something else in the store. Mr..
Behne dropped the money into the
drawer without looking at it and
gave the man the change. The man
a told MIN that ne moved mere
with his famlly and MI behne ASKED
hin II he was going 10 WORK mere,
he replied, NO; what is the use OIL
working when you can live without
It, he then TOLD MIN ne was going
into the pig business and would buy
and sell pigs. He spoke in German
to him., but ne would also SPEAK Eng
lish. He went out, put returned
shortly n played n same game
getting over forty, cents IN cnange al
together.
A little While after Mr.. Behne nc
tfced a five cent piece among the
quarters in the money drawer and
then he tumbled to the mans game
and was prepared for him when ne
came In the third time. Ihat time
he held the five cent piece IN MS
hand and dad not drop II IN the draw
er, SO when the man asked for the
change OF the quarter ne mad given
him he showed him the nVe cent
piece and told him hesdid not give
him a quarter.
Mr.. Behne told ABE Kaufman all
about the Fellow the next morning
II Kaufman said he had played the
same game with him and ne never
tumbled altnough ne founu MS mon
ey short when he counted IL frlday
night. Inc maj a bought shoe
strings OF MIN n a collaf button
at his brother Max's store me
rumor spread tnen ana Chlel McDon-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
BOAT STOPPED RUNNING.

The freight boat of the New Yorl
& New Brunswick Transportation
Company made its last trip Saturda!
evening. Bernard Roddy, Jr., sup.
posed that he would be thrown out
of his position on the borough docl
when it stopped running, but two
boats belonging to Johnson & John
son, of New Brunswick. started car
rying freight in place of the n. Y. &
\. b, company's boat, SO he has re-
tanned his position.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
TOTTERvILLE.
IS NOW Ar HIS HOME.

After being confined to the s. r.
Smith Infrmary for over three
months with injuries received on the
Rapid Transit railroad, Frank
Dougherty, a young boy, has return
ed TO his home in this city and ex-
poets soon to be around again. Once,
while allowed to have outdoor exer-
else at the hospital about six weeks
ago, he escaped and boarded a train
for Tottenville. Later he was sent
back TO the infrmary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
,ENTIMENT AGAINST 1T.

Departmental teaching is not to be
made obligatory in the elementary
schools, although it's adoption will be
encouraged. After canvassing the
sentiment of the principals the sup
~erintendents find no reason to alter
their judgment that 1t is not best to
make the system compulsory or to
press upon an unwilling principal
and body of teachers the trial of a
plan that in their judgment is not an
improvement on present conditions
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
ANOTHER FREE LECTURE.

Plans have been completed for the
free lecture which will be given in
the Knights of Pythias Hall, under
the auspices of the Board of Educa-
ton. Friday night. The subject will
be THE Life Story of a Honey Bee"
1t will be delivered by d New York
lecturer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
~EvANGEI.IsTIC SERVICES.

Rev. DR.. Arthur Smith is the
evangelist who will conduct the
special services in this town, begin
ming December 3. Mr.. Smith will
be assisted by Mr.. and Mrs. Mont
gomery. Mrs. Montgomery is a tai
ented cornetist, and will be a great
attraction. A chorus choir will be
led by Mr.. L. E.NRiddle, and the ser
vices every evening will be held in
the Presbyterian church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
NEW ORDER.

Postmaster Roddy has received a
printed form of n new money order
to be used in the post office in the
near future, probably as soon as the
present printed supply ON hand is
used up. The new money order is
indicated by figures and cannot be
tempered with. The form has been
sent to the post office to be studied
up by those in the Office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
TEA n CAKE SALE.

The tea and cake sale in the
Presbyterian lecture room, Saturday
afternoon. was a marked success,
both socially and financially. All
goods on sale found purchasers and
the musical program was rendered
most delightfully."- by Misses hurry
and Bennett. Mrs. johnson. Mrs,
Strong and Messrs. Wilmot and Pot
fer ..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
WILL NOT SERVE.

Mr.. H. Wyman Birkbeck, of this
place, who received the appointment
of warden at the county Jail under
the new sheriff, has given up the
position. Mr.. Birkbeck, whose wife
died very suddenly on election day,
and his little daughter, will make
their home with MI. Birkbeck's
mother in East Keyport.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
secicty of Good Fc,lows tnsolvel

SOCICtN OF E0Od FelIOVs E~nNOIVent.
BOSTON, NOV. 2l.-Mary NJ. Hester
and others Of New York city have filed
Il bill in equity asking for the appoint
ment of n receiver for the grand lodge
of the Royal Society of Good Fellows.
which does business under II Rhode Is
land charter. Recently the society was
compelled to cease doing business in
Massachusetts by the state insurance
commissioner OF account of its finan-
clal condition. The petitioners are
holders of death claims, and thcy allegc
that the society is insolvent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
TIN CAN FACTORY.

4 number Of our prominent citi-
zens met at the home of Lawyer Cor
bin, Wednesday evening. to talk over
the ACCESSIBILITY of starting a tin can
factory in Metuchen. A site has
been chosen and in all probability a
successful arrangement will be made
in the neal future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
HARVEY TICE,s FUNERAL.

The funeral of Harvey Tice viii
take place from his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Tice, home, in Cheese
quake, at 1880 o'clock, and from the
M. e. church, al Cheesequake. at 2
O'Clock, Wednesday afternoon. T.
B. Q~uackenDoss, Of this borough, has
charge of the funera7.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
SOUTH AMBoy.
G. A. Il. VISITOR.

Inspector Mathewson, of New
Brunswick, visited the General
Truax G. A.. r. Post, last night. at
their rooms in Protection Hall. The
post gave a blowout in his honor.
There were also visitors from Perth
Ainboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21

Lowell pOllOc Qc-
p~artment and one
of the best known
detectives in New
England, having
had over twenty
years experience
in his profession,
gladly gives the
following t e S t j :
mony. 81 am sub
ject to cold in the
winter. and l find
immediate relief
by taking Father
Tolln s Medicine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
WoRK PROGRESSING.

Work of Improvement along Main
street is going along nicely and, from
all appearances, when the job has
been finished, the street will be n
of the best in the town and the resi-
dents will have little to complain
about. The sidewalks are also be-
ing relaid under the supervision of
Inspector Grant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hilton Smith have
returned TO their home in Brooklyn
after a weeks visit with Mrs. Smiths
parents in Second street.
John Hyers and family. of New
York city, spent Sunday with his
parents in Bordentown avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
GAVE BARN DANCE.

G. Bishop, who VIII Shortly leave
for New York, where he will spend
the winter months, gave a barn
dance to g. number of his friends in
his barn in Sprague venue Satur-
day night. The barn was beautiful
Nv decorated with flags and bunting
Chinese lanterns added to the effect
of the place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
WEEKLY HANDICAP.

The weekly handicap was held
Saturday afternoon on the links of
the r. ehnond County Country Club.
These weekly handicaps attract large
fields, and many little dinner parties
are given at the club after the
games.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
KEEP YOUR HEAD UNCOVERED.
The Constant Wearing Of n Hat Propo-
gates DandruH Germs.

There are many men who wear theii
hats practically all the time when awake
and are blessed with a heavy shock o.
hair; yet If the scalps of these same mer
once became infested with dandruf.
germs. the parasites would multiply all
the quicker for lack of air. Badness
would ensue as the final result. New
bros Herpicide kills these germs ana
stimulates unhealthy hair to abundant
growth. Herpicide is a pleasant hair
dressing as well as a dandruff cure and
contains not an atom of injurious sub
stance. Sold by leading druggists. Send
ioc. in STAMPS for sample to The Herpi-
eide Co.. Detroit. Mich.
C. A. SEXTON. General Agent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
LADIES WILL BOWL.

Tomorrow afternoon the ladies
will roll up the scores at the Aqua
honga alleys. A number of them
are experts in this line and they
hope to make some very good scores.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
NO MORE

II now looks as If the members Of
the yellow Ribbon Driving Club
would not go on another drive
through New Jersey this year, but at
the lex meeting of the club some
thing may be done to revive the idea.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
AOUAHONGAS TO BOWL.

bowling team, of this place, will roll
up a few scores on the alleys to-
night. They are getting in trim for
all games that come.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
THE ORIGINAL.

Foley & Co, Chicago, originated Honey
and Tar as a throat and lung remedy, and
on account of the great merit and popu-
larity of Foley's Honey and Tar many
limitations ore offered for the genuine.
These worthless limitations have similar
sounding names. Beware of them. The
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar is in a
yellow package. Ask for 1t and refuse
any substitute. II IS the best remedy for
coughs and colds. Sections Pharmacy. 72
SfQith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21
A STATEMEN BY
INSPECTOR LAfLAMME

Charles Laflamne. Chief of the BIZ
reau of Criminal investigation of the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-11-21

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-23
smeden Electrlo cnmnanu

Sweden is electricity wise and cleo
tricity busy, using from five to ten
times as many telephones per capita
as America, and employing the magi-
cal force for thousand and one daily
uses and economies which have not
yet begun to be considered in this
country The Swedish Niagara at
Trollhattan has been in operation at
least as long as Niagara if not longer
with electrical power generated from
the waters Of the Gotha river, falling
hundred or more feet in two or three
miles and supplying wonderful de
velopment of industry.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-23

AS may be Inferred from his name.
Booth Harrington owes to heredity
the dramatic gifts evlnoed in his writ
lngs. Mr. Tarkington's greatgTand-
mother was the beautiful Mary New
ton who figures In the annals Of Old
Salem. Mary Newton married Walter
Booth and from them were descended
the Booths who we're the pride and
glory Of the stage thirty years ago.
Rev. Thomas Hooker scholar and or
ator Of revolutionary fame. was also
one Of the authors ancestors. Mr..
TarKington's full name IS Newton
Booth Harrington, as he was named
after his uncle, Newton Booth, a sena.
tor and governor Of California. who
was also a gifted orator
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-23


Miss Alice Roosevelt is to be mar
ried at the White House Feb. Is, to
Nicholas Longworth, Congressman
from the First Ohio District. OficiaI
announcement OF the engagement has
been made.
1t was learned from official sources
that the ceremony is to be performed
on Feb. Is and that Bishop Satterlee
of the Episcopal church, who lives in
Washington, will oficiate.
The bridal trip will be made in
June. Mr.. and Mrs. Longworth will
go abroad, making their first stop at
London. where they will be guests Of
Ambassador Reid.
Upon their return to this country
the Longworths will make their
home in Washington. They will live
there as long as President Roosevelt
remains in the White House, although
later residence in Cincinnati, Mr..
Longworth's home, IS contemplated.
Since the official announcement CON
frming the truth of the rumor of the
engagement which has been current
for many months, both Miss Roose-
welt and Mr.. Longworth have been
showered with congratulations and
good wishes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-23

George W. Vanderbilt has created
Biltmore village, a model settlement
near Asheville, n. c.. and Instituted
many benevolent and educational en-.
terprises for the benefit Of his own
employees and the community In gen.
eral. There are fifty cottages, besides
the stores and public buildings: a vii
lage green and a plaza. macadam
streets lighted with electricity: a
Protestant Episcopal church. a hos.
pital and dispensary. a parish school
with equipment for industrial and
manual training for lis pupils. and o
girls and boys club.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-23

Those who are prone to alarm at
the recent disclosures of fraud and
corruption in high places should take
heart Of their faith Our nation rs
robust and strong. young and virile.
We shall not die Of the national meas
les. The disclosures are warning
that we have the measles, that Is all
AS we have caught the disease com
paratively early in its development
and have good physicians we will get
we'll 1t was nearly a third Of a cen
tury ago that James Anthony Froude.
the English economist, wrote optimis-
tically. Somehow this world was
built upon moral foundations. and In
the long run It is well with the righ-
teous and i'll with the wicked man. -
Kansas City Journal.