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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
ALLEGED BURGLAR CAUGHT.

A negro youth accused of being
one of -four who committed the rob-
berry of a lfs.~se in Red Bank last
night. was caught here later by Ofic-
err Gleason. The robbery was a bold
one and $40 in money and a quantity
Of iewelry was stolen. Word was
telephoned to this borough and
Officer Gleason spied the colored boy
getting off a trolley car. The fellow
got away and crawled into a sewer,
but was later taken prisoner. The
chief of police of Red Bank came
here this morning and took him back
to that place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
THE FIRST WARD PICNIC.

The committee in charge of the
annual picnic and summer night fes-
tival of the First Ward Independence
League, which will be held at Silver
Lake Park tomorrow, has completed
all arrangements and everything
points to it being a success and one
of the grandest events ever held at
that place. There will be prize bowl
ing and every lady present will be en-
titled to a chance on a number of
valuable prizes. Professor Rudolph's
orchestra will furnish the music. The
sale of tickets so far has exceeded
all expectations. The committee of
arrangements is; w. Boyle, chair
man; William F. Esterbrook, secre-
tary; J.. M. Tookef,
Johnson, p. Burke. H7Wfa,
Phil Garrigan and Daniel Meehah.s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
ROOSEVELT.
STAGE ROUTE STARTEn

h long promised stage line has
reached us. As yet it does not go as
far rs Elizabeth, but starts from Rah-
way. There are two of the stages
start from Kirstein's drug store, one
going by tho way of Demarest and
Woodbridge around to Roosevelt, the
other going to Roosevelt first and
back by the way of Woodbridge.
They leave Railway every two hours.
Fare for the round trip is twenty-five
cents. AS soon as established they
will start from Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
n WHIST CLUE.

The Sewaren literary Whist Club
was entertained by Mrs. A. e. Will
Hanson, of Woodbridge, last week.
Mrs. e. ID. Wright, of East avenue,
won the first prize, a book called
1.-THE Resurrection of Miss Cynthia
Mrs. j. A. Metcalf won the second
prize. a book called Lost friends
found here" Among those present
were Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Wright, Mrs
Metcalf, Mrs. Wood, Miss Anna War
ing, Miss Stoddart and Miss Eloise
Gimbernat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mrs. F. w. Ballard and Miss Amy
Ballard, of New York, spent Satur-
day with Mr.. and Mrs. William Bal
lard, of East avenue.
Miss Marjorie Pollock, of Benson
hurst, is spending a few days with
her aunt, Mrs. Charles b. Wood, OF
Holton avenue.
Mrs. r. G. GARRISON, of Cliff road,
is spending a few days in Mastic, L. |.
Miss Emma H. Delafield, of Darien.
was in town Monday visiting her
sister, Mrs. G. d. Wright, of Cliff
road.
r. G.. Clarkson. of Cliff road
spent last Wednesday visiting his
parents in Stratford, Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs B. f. Hart and
Franklin Hart. of Hoboken, spent
Independence Day with Mrs. Margar-
eta Brewster.
Miss r. Hilton, of Chicago, is
spending a few days with her sister,
Mrs. T. A. 6toddart, of Cliff road.
Miss May Allen. of Poughkeepsie,
is spending a few weeks with Miss
Ethel Raymond, of Cliff road.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
MISS COLE BURIED.

The funeral Of Mrs. AmeIia A.
Cole. ffty-eight years old, who died
Wednesday morning after a brief ILL
ness, was held at 1880 o'clock this
morning from her late residence in
William street. Rev. w. Parkinson
Chase, of the South Baptist church.
in Main street, oficiated. She is sur
vived by four children to mourn her
loss, Mrs. w. A. Parker, of New York
city, Mrs. Thomas Norris. of Brook
lyn. and William and John Cole. of
this lace. %Interpemnt will be held in
CYPRESS Hill cemetery, Brooklyn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
CHESS CLIR GANIEs-

The first round of the team match
between the Greenwich Chess Club
and the Staten Island Chess Club
was played at the rooms of the local
club Tuesday night. There was a
team of Eve players on each side.
The play lasted a little over two
hours, with the result of a clean
sweep for the home team. The score
was z to O.. The second round will
be played in the near future. After
play refreshments were served, which
were greatly enjoyed by everybody
present. The rooms of the club were
much admired by the visitors and the
cordially of the members was much
appreciated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
rpvoRTH 1EACuE DEBATE.

The Epworth League, of Bethel M.
e. church, has completed all arrange
ments for their social and debate to
be held in the lecture room Of the
church tonight and a good time is
looked forward to- by all members
The subject for the debate is RE
solved, Is theatre-going harmful to
C~hristians?" The Affirmative side
will be taken by Miss Carrie Gibbs,
Harry Johnson and Mr.. Temple, and
the negative by Jesse Sleight, Susie
Marshall and George Kuegler.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
VIOLATE

Many pedlers from Perth Amboy
and surrounding towns have the idea
that they can come into South Am-
boy to peddle without any license,
such as Is required by the city ordin-
ance. AS has been proven and is
more than liable to be proven again,
things are not always what they
seem, and unless some of these par
Ties who violate the ordinance by
npfistepainGu ttahp6inSGe-sumning deliyyffry
orders are moi extremely carefm tney
are liable to get into trouble.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
Midsummer Song.

Dawnings OF amber and amethyst ewes;
Soft in the south wind the laughter Of
leaves,
Breath of the poppy and death of tho
rose
Midsummer comes and midsummer goes!
Dapple on cheek of the apple plum;
Honey-bees droninE a die-away hum;
swales in a simmer and dalesE in a doze-
Midsummer comes and midsummer goes!
Darling of dragon-hy, nutter of moth;
Barley in windrow and wheat in the
swath;
Hush-song and thrush-song.lth mother
bird knows!-
Midsummer comes and midsummer goesl
Moonlight and moonlight all glamour and
CLEAN:
Hillside and hillside a thrail to the dream
Capture the rapture before the days
cIose!-
Midsummer comes and midsummer goes.
Clinton Scotland, in The Cosmopolitan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06

sTATEN ISLAND CARs sToP.

Inconvenience Many by Ending
Early Morning Service.
Richmond Light and Railway Com
pany, which operates the various
trolley lines in Richmond borough,
Yesterday without notice withdrew
the early morning service 1t had been
maintaining.
AS a result $50 persons were ma
rooned in st. George, or else had to
walk to their destinations. The early
morning service was established by
order of The State Railway Commits
sioners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
SOUTH AMBoY.
MRS. sTRATTON BURiED.

Mrs. Elias Stratton. Afty-six years
old. who died last Monday night at
. O'CLOCK was enffed YESTERDAY after
cemetery. Key. q. B. Ogden, form
-erly. p~astoglof the M. E. church, ofic-
lated. The services were held at
the Methodist Episcopal church.
Rev. Mr.. Webbb, Rev. Mr.. Hull
and Rev. C. Mcintyre. of Pennington,
were also present. The funeral was
attended by a large number. The
floral tributes were many and beau
tiful. Stillwell & Mason were the
funeral directors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
LOCAL ITEMS.

Charles and Martin Fisher, OIL
Broadway, took a party to BoyntoT
Beach Fourth of July night in theil
launch.
Charles Withers. of Stalpeton, was
a local visitor last night.
Miss Edith and Agnes Macdonald
of Brooklyn are fhe guests of Mr.,
and Mrs. Wesley Wood. in Church
street.
Harold Barkalow mas accepted a
position at the Atlantic Terra Gotta
Works in Broadway.
Mrs. John Williams is visiting
friends in Newark this week.
Miss Marion Graves. of New York
city, is the guest of Miss Mary Yet
man. in Brehant avenue.
Gilbert Slaight. OF. Philadelphia, is
the guest of his brother, George w.
Slaight. in Main street.
Bentley Lodge No. $40, I. o. o. F.,
held their regular meeting in the
Lehman building last night.
Miss Kate Lovett entertained a few
friends at her home, in Amboy ave-
nue.. Monday afternoon and evening.
Refreshments were served and a
pleasant time was spent by all.
Miss Stella Ross. Of Manhattan, is
the guest of Miss Edna johnson, in
Amboy venue
The handsome residence of Abram
M. Sprague, in Butler avenue. Is re-
ceivng a coat of paint. d. j. Pepper,
of BENTLEY street. is doing the work.
BEGINNING with this Sunday there
will be no service. during the evening
in the months of July and August, at
st. Stephens Episcopal church, in
Amboy avenue.
Mrs. Drucilla Booth, of Main
street. leaves tomorrow for a brief
soiourn at Shelton. Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter P~ierson, of
Wood avenue. and Miss Margaret
Wort, OF Woodrow. spent the Fourth
at Bellcwood Park.
John Muerger, a fireman attached
to No. 20 Engine in Eureka place,
has returned from his annual vaca-
ton an dhas again been assigned to
his own company.
William Drake, of Richmond Hill,
a former resident here, is visiting
friends in town.
John PearsalI, of Fisher avenue,
is spending a few days with his
grandparents in Huguenot.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Owens, OF
Brooklyn. are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Mathes. in Fisher ave-
nue..
Frank Gross returned to Newark
Yesterday. after a few days visit with
his parents in Butler avenue.
John Frerichs and Miss Anna
Brown spent the Fourth at Mauch
Chunk.
William Tabor, of Johnson avenue,
visited Bellewood Park Wednesday.
The Blue Front grocery in Amboy
venue has purchased a new horse
for their delivery wagon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Mum have
returned to their home in Brooklyn
after a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID.
Frerichs, in Amboy venue
Lester Duryea, of New Brighton,
was a local visitor last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
p HOUsE AT CLUB.

For the past two years the people
of Woodbridge have enjoyed open
House" at the w. A. A. club on the
Fourth of July. On Wednesday af-
ternoon the broad piazzas of the club
were thronged with the club mem
bers and their friends, who spent the
time in friendly converse. An or
chestra from Freehold furnished ex-
cellent music for the dancing. Re
freshments were served throughout
the afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
chean siehtseeing Trin.

A London firm has organized a sys-
tenn of seeing London in six days for
5000, including a midday meal every
day. The tourist will have an oppor-
tunity to inspect everything, "wheth-
er of picturesque Or historic interest"
in the capital and its suburbs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06

Leon & Roessler, of Smith street,
Perth Amboy, will open a branch
store in the Sacks building, at 144
Main street, tomorrow, with a com
plete line of furniture, carpets, stoves
and etc. Souvenirs will be given
each one calling at the store tomor-
row. The store will be under the
management of l.. F. Gauveau, of
Central n
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
HUGUENoT.
ENGINE co. OUTING.

The regular monthly meeting of
the Huguenot. Engine Company was
held in their house on Wednesday
night. The regular routine business
was transacted and a committee was
appointed to make arrangements for
their annual outing, which will be
held about the fifteenth of this
month. The committee is ]. Louis
Garretson and Joseph Honey. They
will go down to Greenwalds at New
Dorp today to try and secure the
grounds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
ENJOYABfE

Mrs. William McAndrews and two
children, Frank and Gladys, Mrs.
John J%ourneay and children. Bernace
and Stanley, Mrs. John w. Brown
and children, Marie and Marjorie, all
of Bentley street. spent an enjoyable
afternoon at Midland Beach yester-
day. They left on the 2 o'clock train.
had lunch at the beach and returned
at an early hour in the evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
Worse Things Than Poverty.

Poverty is not the worst thing that
can happen to us. Unmixed business
prosperity is often narrowing and
hurtful, and as when men begin to
clip the wings of fowls when they
fly toe high, even so docs God by the
ministry of misfortune teach us that
we must not pass our bounds and
glory too much in worldly things
Exchange.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
HIT A DOG.

A large touring car struck and
almost Instantly killed a small black
and white dog in Amboy avenue, near
William street, about 10 o'clock yes
terday morning. A wound in his
side about two inches long was found
after he had been hit by the large
machine. The machine, which was
racing with another one, did not stop
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
SERVICE.

Next Sunday night The Good SAM
aritan Lodge No. So, Knights of
Pythias, will hold a memorial service
in X. Of P. hall. at which Rev. Mr..
Webb, of the Methodist Protestant
church, will preside. This is a mem
orial service for those who have de-
parted and represents the three great
principles of the order, friendship,
charity and benevolence.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
An Iron House.

The largest cannon in the world was
taken by the English when India was
conquered. Tho annon was cast
about the year 1850 and was the work
of a chief named Chuleby Koomy
Khan, of Ammednuggur. The inside
of the big gun is fitted up with seats,
and is a favorite place for English
officers to go for q quiet MONDAY
siesta.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
FIRENfEN.

The regular quarterly meeting Of
the Veteran Firemen's Association
will be held July 10 at the Aquehon-
ga Athletic Club house. A delegate
to the New York State Volunteer
Firemen's convention, which will be
held next month. will also be elected.
The convention this year will be held
at jamestown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
OPPOSE THE ~sTAPLETONs.

The T~ottenville A. G. will play a
team from the Stapleton A. G. on
their new diamond on the Kepple
property in Sprague avenue tomor-
row afternoon. The battery for the
local team will be Paugh and John
son. A good game is expected as
both teams are in fine shape.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06

Office Boy-"Want to see the guv'-
nor? What name shall say? Wis.
itor-"Herr Observation-Disclosures"
ooh. l shant be able to pronounce all
that. Pm leaving at the end of the
week."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
The Indefatigahle Police.

In order to prove a case of potato
stealing against a prisoner two con-
stables at Mucking, Essex, England,
dug up one by one the potatoes which
the accused man had planted in his
garden. The exhumed potatoes meas
ured a bushel. which vas the exact
quantity stolen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
TO HAVE AN OUTING.

American Fife and Drum Corps
will hold a meeting at the home of
Graham Christopher, in William
street, Tuesday night, when plans
will be started for an outing and pic
mic to be held in Central aveneu some
time during the latter part of this
month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
IN NEW r CAR.

James M. Clark, of Clifton, master
mechanic and chief engineer of the
Staten Island Rapid Transit, passed
through here last night in his new
Thomas touring car on his way to
New Jersey. He went over on the
$3.50 o'clock boat and returned again
on the 1890.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
LOCAL ITEMS.

Frank Coan is attending to his
while the latter is away on his we'd
ding trim.
The PRESBYTERIAN church cleared
about $40 at their tent on the church
grounds Fourth of July. 1t is esti-
mated that about 400 seats were sold
on the grand stand at the fireworks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
Rural Simplicity.

The author of "Reminiscences of a
Country Politician" asked a laborer
in an English village, about 20 years
ago, how old he was. 81 be just the
same age as the queen" he said. 1T
be either a fortnight older or a fort
night younger; l don't rightly know
which. And | don't suppose her
knows, either."--Youth's Companion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
ENTERTAINED FRIENDS.

Of Broadway. entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Lisbe and family, of Elk
ton, Maryland, Miss Kate Cottrell
and Mr.. James Louis, of Mt. Holly,
and Mrs. William H. IT. Dey and
daughter, of S~ayreville, and a num-
Der of other friends Fourth of July
evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
FISH ARE BITING.

Several good catches of weakfish
have been reported during this week.
Abram johnson and Thomas Cum
ming ham landed forty-eight on We'd
nesday, weighing about n and a
half pounds each.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06

WOODBRIDGE.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MET.

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MbI',
Az the regular meetng of the
township committee last night the
clerk was directed to notify the
officers, Cullinane, Murphy, Corey
and Mcdonald, to enforce the bicycle
ordinance, as riding on the sidewalk
has been nj lately.
The clerk was directed to notify
e. c. Ensign to remove the tree
which lays in front of the A. ID.
Brown estate IN Main street.
The collectors rooprt showed tax
collections of $955.0S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
Off the water Wagon Again.

Parched lips were moistened, dim
ayes sparkled, blanehed cheeks took ON
a ruddier glow at our orphanage
Wednesday, when Mrs. D. A. Greene
gave us a bucket of milk, a luxury
we seldom enjoy. MOI having the price
of a milk producer. Now is the time
to subscribe. = S~needville (Tenn.)
Times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06

RECEIVFD A-PP0INTMENT,

Joseph Brown, a former clerk at
the Shamrock House, in Amboy ave-
nue., who successfully passed his ex-
animation for patrolman for the city
of New York, has received his APP
~pointment by Commissioner Bingham
and has been assigned to the Eigh-
tieth precinct station at Stapleton on
thirty days probation, after which he
will don his uniform and be a full
fiedged cop.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
sECTTRED POSSESSION.

A Judgment for possession was
given in favor of Annie Kennedy
against John Malicks on the house
located in John street, June is and
June %. A warrant of dispossession
was placed in the hands of Constable
McCabe, who put the plaintiff in pos
session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
MEETING POSTPONED.

The regular meeting of the Board
of Health, which was to have been
held last night, has been postponed
to a later date, subject to the call of
the president.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
n. when in need of q stenograph-

If. when in need OF a stenograph-
er, you could select from all of the
available s-tenographers in the city
and could consider them all within
"a honrs-you'd feel that we had
progressed some In our ways of do
ing husiness--wouldn't you? A want
adj. In the NEWS together with a
careful reading. Of the ads. published,
will enable you to do just that.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
EN.JOyED

"a Miss Mabel Rountree and her
cinfriend, Miss Combe. of London. Eng,
enjoyed South Amboy's great
day, have returned to Philadelphia.
They were so well pleased with the
celebration that they will probably
return at an early date.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
TvO SOM.

The Margaret Mcdonald estate, on
Augusta street, was sold yesterday at
public auction for S1,65O. The house
owned by the late Thomas Mccarthy,
of Stockton street, was sold at public
auction Tuesday at 2 O'Clock for
S1.520,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06

We certainly have some right to con-
slider ourselves a great people. Where
IS there another people who can cheer
SO long without stopping, and with
out knowing what for?-Puck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
PASSED.

Peter p. Dill. of Rossville, has
passed the physical examination be-
fore the municipal civil service board
and expects to take the mental exam
nation for patrolman shortly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
Musical Falls.

The Thorndike band gave a sacred
concert at Forest Lake last Sunday
afternoon. Dishes fell off pantry
shelves as far north as Barre Plains.
Palmer Register.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
Names Not Held Sacred.

The British court Of appeal recent
1y decided that a person may assume
or use any name, provided its use, is
not calculated to deceive or to inflict
pecuniary loss.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
INSTALLED AT

r. M. Lettell and r. G. DeGraw, of
Good Samaritan Lodge No. SO, in
stalled eight officers of Sir Walling
Lodge, of Keyport, last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
AN Alto

What might be termed an automo-
bile parade passed through town
Tuesday night. 1t consisted of nine
automobiles following each other
closely.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
For Town Travel.

A North London chemist has this
window announcement; ITO travellers
by NOTORIOUS, medicated, odorless
wool. suitable for ear stopping"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
MRS. DEAD.

Mrs. Rielley, of George street,
passed away yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Rielley has been in a hospital
for treatment for cancer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
RENTED

Willard Ingraham has rented the
house in First street, vacated by ].
A. Sexton and owned by Mrs, Rath-
burn, of Bayonne.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
Subscribe for the NEWS.

Behold the western sky,
Where people live but die"
The reason for this is plain to see,
They all take Rocky Mountain Tea.
Sections drug store. 20 Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
Among Thieves.

MY boy always brings something
home. Yesterday he Etole a gold
watch, and to-day he has brought the
guarantee for it.p-Figaro.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
GRANn MRY m

The grand jury sits today at New
Brunswick. DR.. e. T.. Haines and e.
II. Jaques represent this town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06

Everybody advertises in the EVE
MING NEWS because everybody
reads THO NEWS, and everybody
/ reads the NEWS because they can
read everbbody's adv. besides get the
news c~ontera,ng everybody.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-07-06
Leave WANT" advs. at branch 8

ices.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-09-19

The man who builds castles in the Ajl
usually rents the castle he lives in on
earth.
Money 10 q good thing and tools are
good things, bat suppose man should
spend his life accommodating tools to
lock mp in tool chests.
Every piece Of machinery that
farmer needs. ADA MS q NEUEEkI
We have an idea that the phone girl
is as much gratitied to hear the words
"please" and sthank you" once in a
while:as anybody.
You will find the most complete and
! up-to date line Of Groceries In the city
at Tom Lyles', and he is doing busi-
ness, too.
Mr.. j. T. Buchanan, one of the fore
most lawyers of the Mississippi bar,
has been appointed assistant United
States district attorney to Judge W.
D. Frazee. 1t is an appointment that
has the hearty sanction of every
one, and Okolona lie more than proud
to know that both attorneys are from
here. No district 10 the state is better
represented.
/ want to be your grocceryman.
Send me your orders, which will be
filled and delivered promptly; and
when you want -four do not. forget
Omega, for 1t lie the best.
T. j. LYLEs.
A. B. Gernon, the popular cotton
buyer, is again in Okolona for the sea-
son, and can be found at Cox & Har-
rell's. Mrs. Gernon also returned
with him. and they will be the guests
of DR.. and Mrs. Sadler.
A fresh line OF National Biscuit 90.
fancy cakes and crackers and Blankets
fancy candy just received at
T. J. LYLEs.
The Miami Union, published at Troy,
O., contains an account of the annual
reunion, in that city, of the Caven
family, which was attended by Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. J. Caven and Mrs. There
ga Caven, of Okolona. According to
the Union over 100 sat down to the ex.
celIent dinner prepared for the occs-
sion, all Cavens or descendants of
Cavens. After the meal an interest
program was presented, Mrs. Theresa
Caven being one of the speakers. The
Caven family in this country is origi-
nally from Virginia. In 1908 George
and Mary Caven, with their four sons,
emigrated to Ohio, and thus formed
the nucleus of family which has ever
since been prominent in the Buckeye
State.
Young Frank Burkitt, who has been
in bad health for some years,
though not seriously, was found dead
In his bed Sunday morning and was
buried the same afternoon in Odd Fell