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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
WOODBRIDGE.
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brown, of fon-
kers. spent SUNDAY in town.
Miss Flora Campbell spent Sunday
with friends out OF town.
The Ladies', of the Congregational
church, will meet "Wednesday after
noon at the residence of Mrs. john
son, in Green street.
Mr.. j. +. Clarkson is able to be
u after a severe attack of ronchl-
tbs.
The Presbyterian annual Presby-
terial Missionary Meeting will be
held in Westfield Tuesday. April 10.
Mr. James Berry is the grand 'ror
from this town for the April term OF
court.
Miss Helen Vroom, of Edgar's
Hill, is recovering from her recent
illness.
Mrs. Boice. of Brooklyn, is the
guest OF her daughter, Mrs. Oscar
Miller, of Edgar's Hill.
1t is rumored tnat Mr.. Logan has
rented the house occupied by Mrs.
Charles Crooke, Oh Edgar's Hill.
Mrs. Pfeiifer and Master Edward
Pfeiffer spent Sunday afternoon in
town.
The Junior Christian Endeavor oil
the Congregational church will meet
this week on Thursday afternoon in
stead of Friday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
T0TTENVILLE.
FAIR.
Directors Elected al the Meeting Re-
Gently Held.

Directors Elected al the Meeting IKE
Gently Held.
The annual meeting of the Rich
mond County Agricultural Society
was held at the Office OF the society
in Port Richmond last week. Sc
MANY stockholders attended that the
office proved 100 small and adjourn
ment was taken TO the Office of Will
liam S. VanClief. president of the
society. Eighty nine stockholders
were present and 1862 shares repre-
scented. The meeting was entirely
harmonious and the following were
elected directors for the ensuing
YEAR: William S. NanClief, William
Mcfarland, William f. Ricard, David
F. Siminson, Edward p. Doyle, David
H. Cortelyou, Walter l.. Scott,
Charles A. Buns. Charles Hermann,
Charles T.. Griffith, Jr.. John j. Ken
ney and Henry P. Morrison. The
new board held It's first meeting last
Wednesday evening and the follow
ing officers were elected for the en-
suing year; William S. VanClief
president; Walter l.. Scott, vice pres
ident; David f. Siminson. treasurer;
Edward p. Doyle, secretary; John F.
Buns. general manager. and William
Mcfarland, superintendent o.
grounds.
With Mr.. VanCicf as president and
with the officers and directors named
above, the Richmond County Agri'
cultural Society cannot fail to make
its second year and its second county
fair q splendid success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
METUCHEN.
wpnDJNG ANNIVERSARY.

A reception was given DR.. and
Mrs. Mason, Thursday night, in hon
of the tw~enty-Gfth anniversary of
their marriage. The pastor and his
wife received the one hundred or
more guests who crowded the large
parlors and hall of the manse, most
cordially. Mrs. Mason looked charm
ing in a gown of light gray silk and
white lace.
Mr.. J. T. Marshall, in a cleverly
worded speech, presented from the
congregation a purse containing over
800. The different societies and
many friends presented silverware
and other gifts.
During the evening the guests
were entertained by vocal and instru-
mental music by the Misses Camp
bell, STEELE and Bennett, Messrs. Ben
ton and STEELE. .
Mrs. Edward Martin, president OF
the Ladies Aid Society, was in charge
of the affair and everything passed.
off most successfully.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
SOUTH AMBoY.
Baptist Ladies Journey to New Mon
mouth for the Day.

Baptist Ladies Journey To New Mon
mouth for the Day.
The ladies who attended the meet
ing of the Woman's Baptist Home
Missionary Society of the Monmouth
Association. at New Monmouth, from
this place Wednesday, had a delight
full time. The ladies went by trolley
and the day was clear and beautifr'
so the ride itself was greatly enic
by them. The meeting was held
the Baptist church at New Monmouth
and Mrs. George Taylor. of John
street. this borough, presided, being
president. 1t was opened with relig-
ions services. after which consider
able business connected with mis-
sionary work of the society was gone
over and Mrs. Post. who is employed
by the Baptist Mission Society, made
an address.
After the morning session was over
p fine luncheon was served by the
ladies of the New Monmouth church,
in the church.
The afternoon session was devoted
to mission business and several short
addresses we're made. The principal
address being made by Miss Daland.
of Elizabeth, who had been working
for eight years among the negroes of
Richmond. Virginia. Miss Daland
told of her life among the negroes
while she with another lady was
working among them. For the first
five years her life was everything but
pleasant. but after that the annoy
ance became less and some respect
was shown her. After faithfully
working and bearing with patience
the disrespect shown her, it began to
affect her nerves, the strain having
been so great. and by the advice of Il
physician Miss Daland came north to
re~cuperate. but expects to return to
her work in the neal future. After
Miss Daland's interesting talk. papers
were read pertaining tc the work.
Mrs. Clark, wife of the Baptist min
lister at Point Pleasant. read a paper
on settlement work i'll smaller towns.
About one hundred ladies were
present from different towns. Fin
ally good-byes were said and about .
O'Clock p. m. the ladies enjoyed their
return trip home by trolley. feeling
we'll repaid for their trip in every
way, they having enjoyen the beauty
of the day, the ride and the very in
teresting meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
LOCAL lyENIS.

The Tottenville Copper Company
is erecting a high board fence around
their property near Richmond Valley.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Weller is sill seriously ill at
their home in Broadway.
Mrs. Louis Walters is seriously i'll
at her home in William street.
Conductor William Hayes, of the
Amboy division, who sprained his
ankle some time ego, has returned
to his duties again.
Miss Margaret Wand. of Main
street, was a PERTH Amboy visitor
yesterday.
James Mcfarland, of Broadway,
was a visitor TO Manhattan Saturday.
Willis Stanton, of Main street,
spent yesterday with friends in Har-
rison.
d. r. Robbins spent yesterday with
friends in Manhattan.
Harry Seguine, Of Rossville, was
in town Saturday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
MR.. PARTY.

Through a MISUNDERSTANDING q
mistake was made regarding the soc
ial gathering at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Thompson Monday night.
Mrs. Thompson did not give the
party in honor of Mr.. Fuller's birth
day. but Mr.. Fuller, who boards
there. had a few friends invited in to
Dartake of a treat in honor of his
birthday and afterwards he and some
of the party enjoyed a few games Of
ninochle in his room We would not
have thought it worth while to eX-
plain the difference, only that We
were requested to do so on account
of Mr.. T%hompson's official standing
NHnniSheL e1tnrn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09

Huguenot Lodge No. 3S1 conferred
the degree of Fellow Craft upon one
candidate at their meeting in their
lodge room in x. of p. Hall Thurs
day night and right well the work
was performed. w. Master Hubbard
r. Yctman presided in the east;
Brother Joseph NJ. Velton in the
west, and Brother Joseph A.. For
roster in the south. The work of the
senior brother, William w. Jacklyn,
was nicely executed. r. w. John A..
Kennedy presented the working tools
in that graceful manner that always
pleases the craft, while w. Brother
Yetman gave the historical part.
Two candidates were also elected to
become members.
Huguenot Lodge has bright pros
poets for the remainder of the year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
LOCAL ITEMS.

Clifford Velton is home on a fur
Tough with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Velton, He will return to his
ship tomorrow.
Mrs. Emma CaWse is now occupy
ing her handsome new residence in
Amboy avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Critchley, of
Brooklyn, who spent Il few days with
Mrs. Mary Critchley, have returned
to their home.
Abram E. WOOD has given up the
ice business.
Otto Heinzmann. formerly of this
place, has opened an automobile re-
pair shop at White Plains, New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Graham and
Mrs. w. w. Vanderhoff and daughter
Edna attended the conference in Jer-
Soy City yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
FAIR A SUCCESS.

The two night social and fair held
in the South Baptist church Thurs
day and Friday night by the ladies of
the church was a decided success and
a neat sum was realized from the af-
fair. On Thursday night an excellent
supper was served from 6 TO s O'Clock
and there was also recitation and
singing.
TIL tumble social on Friday night
was very largely attended and all
who were there enjoyed themselves
very much and vcI ybody was well
pleased with their visit with Mrs.
Wigs and her family in the cabbage
patch.
There was also an Easter sale OF
fancy articles and ice cream.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
SEWAREN.
EVENING LITERARY.

The Evening Literary Whist Clul
was entertained at the home of Mrs,
f. Delafeld Wright, by Mrs. Metcalt
and Mrs. Wright, of East avenue.
The first ladies' prize was won by
Mrs. Fernald, of Fanwood, and the
first gentlcman's prize was o by
Mr.. T.. r. Ellis, of New York. Re-
frcshmentS were served shortly after
II o'clock. Later games were play
ed. such as rabbit and others.
Among those present were Miss
Eloisc Gimbernat, Mr.. and Mrs. Fow-
Ter. Miss Anna Waring, Mrs. Metcalf
Mr.. and Mrs. c. b. Wood, Mrs
Knight, Of Sewarcn, Mr.. and Mrs
Ellis. of New York, Mr.. and Mrs. c
W. Fcrnald, of Fanwood, and Mr.
Tccd. of Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
DELIGHTFUL EVENING

Hon. d. c. Chase and daughter
entertained Terminal Agent Jesse
Fuller and his son, Jesse Fuller, Jr..
a talented young lawyer. OF Brooklyn.
at dinner Friday night. The guests
enjoyed playing billiards and other
games until near midnight. when
supper was served. They had a very
pleasant time as both Mr.. and Miss
Chase are delightful host and host
eSS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09

SOUTH AMB0y.
LOCAL ITEMS.

Rev. Warren Nevius was at home
Sunday.
Mr.. CHEESEMAN'S handsome automo-
bile brought a party from Burtts
creek to the station in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Petty will oc-
cupy the house now occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. George Oliver. in Main
street. when they o into the
house occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Rowe, in First street. Mr.. Rowe nav
ing closed the bargain for the house
owned by Mrs. Forman, in David
street, negotiations for which were
going on several days ago, as told in
these columns at the time.
Mrs. +. f. Haines was an out of
town visitor Saturday.
Mrs. William Sullivan visited rela-
lives in Perth AmDoy Saturday.
Mrs. Alfred bingham, who was
visiting her daughter in New York
state, was taken i'll while there and
was brought home on the 5 o'clock
train Saturday.
Miss Florence Everett entertained
a few friends at cards Saturday
night. Refreshments were served
and a pleasant time was had by all.
Nllo. Nlllluhl -hlllliItN' VI ~ :
street. was a Perth Amboy visitor
Saturday.
Mrs. Rubenstein and daughters,
Mildred and Celia, were Perth Amboy
visitors Saturday.
Norton Wheeler is having his pow
er boat heightened out al Decker's,
in Tottenville. 1t will make a fine
boat when done.
Mr.. Briggs has opened the grocery
store formerly kept by Orlando Per-
rine. He has painted the interior and
is getting the store in good shape.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Shelvey. of
New York. are visiting Mrs. Shell
vey's father at Morgan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rynor. of Broadway,
entertained friends from New York
city yer Sunday.
There were quite a number of
automobiles in town Sunday enjoying
a spin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thomas will
occupy the whole of their house after
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Petty move out.
Miss Lou Chase enjoyed "A drive
Sunday and was entertained at din
ner by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rose
and son.
II was said last night that the
night gangs on the soft coal docks
had been laid off.
Mrs. Douglas Hunt was a New
York visitor Saturday.
Miss Flossie Krcielsheimer. of
Perth Amboy, was visiting friends in
town Saturday.
The Cooke Comedy Company is
PLAYING TO pretty good houses in K.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
ARE YOUR KIDNEYS WELL

Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Rheu-
matism, Govt, Gravel, Dropsy, In
nammation of the Bladder, Bad
Blood and Nervous Troubles caused
by Sick Kidneys.
C. A. Sexton, the well known Drug
gist of 20 Smith street, Perth Amboy,
knows by experience that HINDIPO
will cure all forms of Kidney and
Nervous Troubles, and will guaran-
tee it in all cases.
Can't you afford to try it at their
risk? 1t costs you nothing if it don't
do the work.
Sent by mail to any address, pre-
paid, on receipt of so cents. Six
boxes, $3.50, under Il positive guar
antee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
HORSE RAN AWAY.

A gray horse attacked to Christian
Straub's delivery wagon must have
become frightened IN some way
while the driver was delivering an
order Saturday and started on a run
down Church street to Broadway
with the wagon over on its side and
dragging along the street. The horse
was caught but the wagon was pretty
well battered up, it is said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09

Mr.. John Allen, Of Annadale, who
purchased the property of George
Colon recently, viii shortly erect a
handsome residence.
The Elite Ladies basketball team
defeated the Ascension basketball
team with a score of 10 to 2 on the
Ascensions courts in New Brighton
Thursday last.
w. Fl. A%nIrovett, of Amboy ave-
nue., will shortly erect a two-story
frame dwelling on Prall avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
ROAT rim DOWN.

Whitehead Brothers sand boat.
the Quad. was run INFO by a boat off
Shooters Island Saturday afternoon
while in a tow bound for South AM
boy. Captain John Tice, who has
charge of the boat, says she will have
TO be hauled out and repaired.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
T SOFT CLANS.

The power boat Uncle Sam, with Il
Jolly party on board. put in at Nor
gan Sunday. They were out for a
good time and all hands armed with
shovels, hoes and r2kes went saft
claiming and had good luck. They
weren't long getting three large bags
full
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
CATCHING sHAD HERE.

Several Of our local fishermen
tauled their seines last night and
caught between twenty and thirty
shad. quit a number of heron and
n few founders. This will aus all
those who have not put their nets
overheard to do so.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
CHIEF CROKER HERE.

Chief Edward T. Croker, OF The
New York City Fire Department, in
company with Deputy Chief Guerin,
of Richmond borough, made an ofiic-
ial visit to the local fire houses Sat
urday in the chiefs large automobile.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
TONIGHT.

The lecture TO BE- given in the Re
formed church, i'll Amboy avenue,
tonight under the auspices of the
Board of Education of the city of
New York, will be delivered by DR..
Elias G.. Brown, who will take as his
subject The Physical care of Chill
dren and the relationship between
Physical Health ard Mental Ability. y
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09

The Philemon Literary Society
meets this afternoon in X. of p. Hall.
Prof. Warren VanName, of the COM
mercial high school. of Brooklyn, de-
livers a lecture on the English novel,
'Silas Mariner"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09

Its equal as a curative agent does
OF exist. So perfect is the medicin-
nj action as 10 challenge the admir-
alton of the medical profession.
Such is HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. - cents. Tea or Tablets. Sex
tons drug store, 20 Smith street,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
KUGUEN0T.
pANSY SEWING CIRCLE.

The entertainment given by the
Pansy Sewing Circle, in Cuny's Hall,
at New Dorp, Friday evening, for the
benefit of the endowment fund, was
a decided success and a nice sum was
realized. An excellent musical pro-
gram was rendered under the direc-
ton of Mrs. George Sharpe and was
highly appreciated by all present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
The Unvarrished Truth

mo truer words were ever spoken
than these: "A fool and his money
are soon parted" said the lecturer,
Sure thing piped a voice from
the rear of the hall; I'VE all gave up
80 cents apiece to get in here!"-
Yonkers Statesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
Why Notp

Employer 49, You told me your
mother-in-law was dead. and | let you
off. And here | find you at the mat
inee.
Employe-Well, sir-that doesn't
prove anything, does it?-Cleveland
Leader.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
Overlooking Him.

II am sorry that you should think
Of such a thing as wanting to marry
my daughter"
Il suppose SO, but | don't believe
in heredity. and she oughtn't he
blamed for what she can't help
Houston Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09

The service in the ST. Marks NJ.
L. church was conducted bv the Ed
worth League last evening in the alb
sence of the pastor, the Rev. w. w.
Vanderhoff, who Is in Jersey City
attending conference held in that
city
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
Excited Conversation

Hicks-There isn't a man in town
who can keep the conversational ball
rolling like our friend, Gayrake.
Wicks-Nonsense! He never says
anything worth listening to.
Hicks-No; but he does a lot OF
things worth talking about.-Tit-Bits
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
WE'RE WASHED IN.

Four cases of tryphosa were pick
ed mp on the beach at Sidler's near
Clifwood last week. II was not
known whether they had fallen from
a vessel or off of some dock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09

always do what you are afraid to
do" is high counsel" for a timid adj
vertiser.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the under.
signed intends making application to the
OF Excise Commissioners of the
City of PeIth Amboy at their next meet
ing. for "a transfer Of his license to keep
n saloon with the privilege of selling malt
and spiritubus liquors IN the City of Perth
Amhoy. and in the house owned By
A. Hanson at cor. Smith ST.. and Kirkland Place
80 Gabriel Bslassa, JOHN uGoRcsALS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
II c CLUB,

Al the annual meeting OF The
Ocean Yacht Club, Of Stapleton, held
Thursday last, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
B. L. Seymour, commodore; James
Clark, vice commodore; Harry Har-
ris, rear commodore: John Schrone,
secretary; Otto e. Schroeder, treas
urer: James Dunn, measurer; Louis
Birkle. Alexander Fendt and Fred
Martin. trustees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09
Thorough

81 understand Miss Wadley made
a perfect fool of jenkins two years
ago"
yes; and she deserves congratula-
tons on her work. for the Job seems
to be permanent. milwaukee Sen,
tinel
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09

Subscribe for the NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09

Leave WANT" advs. at branch Of
fees. Fs&s1V
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-09

If the new articles of furniture
crowd out the old-let want ad.
salesmanship' do the rest.
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BE TT ENACTED BY THE ELECT
ORS OF THE CITY OF ASTORIA:

That Section rs of the Charter Of
the City Of Astoria. being section 75
Of an act of the legislative assembly
Of the state Of oregon, approved Feb-
ruary 15, 1899, and entitled AN act
to incorhtorate the City of Astoria
Clatsop County, State Of oregon,
and to repeal an act entitled AN act
to. incorporate the City. OF Astoria,
Clatsop County, oregon" and TO re-
peal an act entitled "An act to lncor-
porate the City Of Astoria, Clatsop
County, State Of oregon, approved
October goth, 1876. "Filed In the office
Of the Secretary OF State. February
18, 1891, be and the same is hereby
amended SO as TO read as folioWs;l !,
Section 75. Whenever any special
assessment ls to be made pro rata
upon the lots and premises In any
special assessment district, according
to the benefits, the Council shall, by
resolution or ordinance, either at the
time Of ordering the Improvement or
repair or before or after the time,
direct the same to be made by the
Board Of Assessors. and shall state
therein the amount 10 be assessed,
ana describe or designate the lots
and premises or locality constituting
the district to be assessed. Upon re-
ceiving such order or directions the
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NOTICE or PROPOSED AMEND.
MENTS TO CITY CHARTER.

Notice Ia hereby given. that an In
ltiat1ve Petition. signed by over two
hundred electors OF the city or Asto-
ria has been filed with the undersign-
ed Auditor and Police Judge. Of the
city Of Astoria, demanding that the
mendment to the Charter OF the city
Of Astoria shall be submyted to the
legal electors OF the City OF Astoria for
their approval or rejection at the
general election to be held on the 18th
dav. OF December, A.. d.. 1905. and
The tenor and effect thereof being as
follows:
An amendment to section AZ OF the
Charter OF the City Of Astoria. de-
fining the powers and duties OF the
President Of the Council.
BE TT ENACTED BY THE ELECT
ORS OF THE CITY OF ASTORIA:
That section AZ Of the Charter OF
the City OF Astoria being section AZ
Of an act Of the legislative assembly
Of the state Of Oregon approved Feb
ruary Is, 1899. and entitled "An act
to incorporate the City Of Astoria In
Clatsop County, state OF Oregon. and
to repeal an act entitled IAN act TO
incorporate the City Of Astoria, in
Clatsop County, state OF Oregon"
and to repeal an act entitled An, act
in Clatsop County, State Of Oregon,
approved october 20. 1876 Filled In
the Office of the Secretary of State
February is. 1891. be and the same
| Is hereby amended so as to read as
| follows:
Section Az. During any absence of
| the Mayor from the City, or In case
| Of his inability to act, or during any
vacancy In the Office Of Mayor, the
| President OF the Council shall be the
| the duties OF such office. during such
absence Inability or vAcacy, ex-
cepting as otherwise provided in this
Act. 58
! OLOF ANDERSON,
Auditor and Police Judge OF the City
of Astoria, Oregon.
| Dated at Astoria Oregon, November
| LIST. A. D., 1905. 11-1-8t
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CRY ADVERTISEMENTS


Hoard of AaacHaora shah taka out nn
aaspaamrnt roll ordering and deHrfi.
hing therein all lots. premises ana
parreln ~ land 10 be nnaeaHed, ana tha
vnIue thereof, with the names ,of thu
nartipa, Ii known, ana shall levy
thereon ana against HuNh persons th1
amount to be aaHraHcd, in thv mnniisr
10 bs directed by tho Council anu thr
provisions nf this Act applicable 70
nEaeaAnnntA, They shall aHHtHa upon
snch iot nr parcel VI land such relh-
live uortio VI the whole sum 70 20
ieyiaa al shall be nroportionhte ~
tho estimated benefit resulting to
auch part or nareal of land from the
Improvement. and when Hnrh asHenn.
mont IL completed, they, ahAil report
,he Same ~ the Council, Tho eoHlH
ana rxpenssa If any improvements
which may be- betrayed by special
aassartnnnt shalt include the costs or
survey, plans. inspection, aAnvnmmsnts.
advertisements, and costs af eonstfuo"
tinn. . ..,nyspaaN
Auditor and Police Judge VI tho City
of Astoria, oregon.
Dated NJ Astoria, oregon, Noy.inhSl
iHt, A. H., 1906, iGAsh