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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mr.. Swartz, the assistant manager
Of the Colonial Life Insurance Com
pany, of Jersey City, was a South
Amboy visitor yesterday and called
on Justice Mason, AZ First street.
Thursday was the district meeting
of the Pythian Sisterhood of this
place. there were about fifty in the
gathering and the Ladies Aid, of the
M. p. church, furnished entertain
ment for them in the basement for
both dinner and supper. 1t was a
very enjoyable time for all that were
in any way interested in the gather
ing. /.
Samuel Locker and son Percy, of
Broadway, have been spending sever
al days during the holiday time in
Elizabeth.
Mrs. Fred Littell and her sister,
\ Miss Emma Dayton, are spending sew
Worthing, of Brooklyn.
Mrs. Samuel Newton, of Borden
town venue spent several days in
New York this week.
Mrs. Joanna Mundy, of Broadway,
had a family reunion Christmas day.
Edward Muller, having completed
the new front he has been building to
his store, corner of Broadway and
Henry street, has moved his confec-
tionery, fruits and holiday goods In
the front and is now prepared to
serve his patrons better in the future
than in the past.
Mrs. I. B. Mervine was an out OF
town visitor Thursday.
The funeral of Mrs. John White
will be held at the John street M, e.
church this afternoon at go O'Clock.
Interment will be made in Christ
church cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
PURLIC

George P. Allen, a teacher in public
school No. 1, who is in charge of the
of Education Of the city of New York,
was busy giving out the cards an
nouncing the second course to start
next Friday night. January d.. The
course was published in the NEWS
about a week ago. The first lecture
will be delivered by Richard A. Purdy
of New York, who will take for his
subject, "Othello." An interesting
exposition of one. of S~hakespeare's
greatest plays. Illustrated by selec-
lions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
FIRE SOON nI1T

A fire was discovered in a one-story
frame building situated in Princes
Bay avenue, what is known as the
Hopkins property, and now occupied
as an Office by Charles Staudt, real
estate dealer, of the same address.
An alarm was SEN in from box No.
So, neal Valentines hotel, in Princes
Bay. Citizen Engine Company, of
Pleasant Plains, and Huguenot En-
CINE Company responded promptly,
but the fire vas extinguished before
they arrived by a line of hose that
was laid from a hydrant near the S.
s.. White Dental Works from the APP
paratus there. Damage to the build
ing was about $25. The cause of the
fire is unknown. There was no one
in the building at the time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
SETTLED OUT OF COURT.

Sometime ago Hubbard q Deli
brought suit through their attorney,
John Lovely, in the district court of
Perth Amboy, against the Central
Traction Company for damages sus-
tanned by them in a collision wherein
their wagon was demolished. The
traction company would not let the
case come to trial, but settled the
same satisfactorily out of court. By
this we learn that the company is dis
posed to do what is right and also
that Lawyer Lovely is aggressive and
ever alert to the interest of his clients.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
SOUTH AMBoY.


We have to refer again to that old
ramshackle building in our borough
called BY the New York and Long
Drank railroad a depot. There has
been a new fence put up running from
broadway to the depot and as all the
buildings surrounding it are in q good
condition and the fence being new
the old depot building shows to a bet
ted disadvantage than ever. When
looking at it we are reminded of on
travels in the southland where on
eyes were gladdened by a view of Il
splendid mansion and then we would
be disguisted when our eyes would
take in an old tumbled down build
ing they called a barn. We say II
depot reminds us of this, not the man
sion, but the old delapidated barn,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28

BOSTON. Dee. 2S.-A wild doe dash
ed into the streets of Lynn last night
and caused great excitement. Chased
by a crowd, it plunged through u plate
glass window iii the coffee store OIL
Hatton Bros. & Johnson. a patroiman
n1rsued it into the cellar and up the
back stairs, where In its wild
1t smashed cratas of crockery and over
turned chests OF tea. A crowd finally
subdued it and tied its1feet with ropes
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
ROOSEVELT.
GAVE EUCHRE PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Roth, of
Woodbridge avenue, gave a euchre
party at their home Wednesday night.
Prizes were won by Mrs, James
Brown, Abe Roth and Frank Brown.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. James Brown,
Mr.. and Mrs. CHARLES Roth, Abe Roth,
Abe Krinzman, Morris Roses, Her.
man Shapiro, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Prince, Morris Prince, Miss Freida
Prince, of New York, Adam CARRIER
and Herman Geike.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
CHRISTMAS

The Christmas cantata at the Pres
byterian church Wednesday evening
was a decided success and very pref
ty: all taking part deserve great
credit for the work put upon it. Mr..
Martin, as Santa Claus, and Miss Zoe
Edwards as Mrs. Santa made great
hits; the solos and choruses e
good and not a mistake noticed.
Presents were given the smaller
children and candy to all. Mi.
Charles Campbell is the much loved
Superintendent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
ErrcYRE CLUB ENTERTAINs.

A delightful time was had by the
members of the Fleur De Lis Euchre
Club at the home of Mrs. George
Smith, in Broadway, yesterday after
noon. Point euchre was played for
prizes. Refreshments followed the
cards, which all thoroughly enjoyed.
The following were awarded prizes:
Mrs. William Bunnell, first prize, git
clock, and Mrs. William Ropeaee
second, silver gravy ladle. me x
meeting will be held at the nome OF
Mrs. Fl. E. Sprague, in Main street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
EILLEn Up HIS CELLAR.

August Blum put a cesspooI IN the
real of his house. Daniel Coyne, an
eccentric individual living on the
same street, asked for the gift of the
sand coming from the cesspool n
obtained 1t. Now some time ago Mrs.
Coyne fell down cellar and broke her
leg. Mr.. Coyne hired a team and a
wagon, had the sand carted into his
cellar, filling 1t up completely; he
said he would fix up things right, he
was not going to have his wife break
ing her leg. Coyne has plenty oil
sand, but Is minus a cellar.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
uEIn GAME.

A practice game was held by the
Knights of Pythias basketball team
on their court last night. The team
will have as their opponents in this
hall tomorrow night, when they will
play two games, the Arrow A. c., of
Brooklyn. AS both teams are In GOOD
condition a fast game is looked for
The first game will begin promptly at
8 O'Clock. There will be dancing be-
fore and after the games. Professor
Charles Steinhauser, of Perth Amboy,
will furnish the music.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
ENTERTAINED FRIENDS.

Mrs. John w. Brown, of Bentley
street, entertained a few friends at
her home Wednesday afternoon and
a delightful time was had by all pres
ent. Those present were Mrs. Addie
Lyons, of Manhattan; Mrs. M. A.
Brown and Miss Jennie A~ndrovette,
of Pleasant Plains; Mrs. Emmett Girls
pin, of Brooklyn; Mrs. John Jour
neay, Mrs. John Mcdonald and Miss
Anna Mcdonald. of this place. Re
freshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
JUBILEE.

Mt. Zion M. e. church Sunday
school has completed all preparation
for their Christmas jubilee to be held
in the church tonight. A program.
consisting of singing of carols and
recitations by the children of the
Sunday school, will be rendered. An
address will also be given to the
children by j. Fl. Herman, %superin-
tendent of the Sunday school. Candy,
oranges and other gifts will be given
TO the children. a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
TO ACCOMMODATE THE PUBLIC.

Notices have been posted in al The
depots on the Amboy division of the
Staten Island Rapid Transit to the
effect that Monday, New Years eve,
train No. "A will leave st. George for
all stations on this division and con-
meet with ferry for Perth Amboy on
the arrival of the 100 a. m. from
New York city. This trip is put on
for the special benefit Of it's patrons
to see the old year out in New York
and give them a chance to hear the
famous Trinity chimes on that occa-
sion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
HELD FoR GRAND JURY.

John Luvcharage and Joseph Ma
durix are in the hospital with several
wounds received in an alteration
with several other Hungarians in
Woodbridge avenue, Tuesday night.
The fight took place in from of Gar
ber's hotel. Two OF the ne. were
arrested and held to await the action
of the grand jury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
HuGUEN0T.
ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCE.

ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCE.
The entertainment and dance given
the Westfield Fife and Drum Corps,
in their hall in Rossville, was large
ly attended. The hall was handsome
ly decorated with greens and flags for
the occasion. The feature of the eve
ming was a fancy walk in which about
ten couples took part for a large tur-
key. Miss Louise Herman and
Charles Davis were awarded the
prize. Several solos were also rend-
cred by the Sandy Ground Glee Club
and the evening was pleasantly spent
by all. The affair was most success
full both financially and otherwise. A
neat sum was realized from the af-
fair,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
TOTTEHvILLE.


The T. T. T. Social Club was enter
tanned at the home of Miss Alice Jol-
inc, in Amboy avenue, last night. The
feature of the evening was singing,
music and games. Refreshments
were served and a delightful time
was had by all. Those present were
the Misses Nellie and Mary Cook,
Hattie Christopher, Ethel Rogers,
Edna DeBois and LYDIA Little.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
PLANNING A DANCE.

The Eagle A. c., of KreischerviIIe,
is making preparations for a recep-
ton and dance to be given in Neil
sons hall, that place, February 26.
A committee has already been APP
pointed to take charge of the ar
rangements. They will leave nothing
undone to make this one Of the social
events of the eason in that place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
MANY ON SKATES.

Skating at VOLTS pond, near the
S. S. White Dental Works, at Princes
Bay, was fine yesterday afternoon.
The ice was about four inches thick
and smooth as glass. A large number
of the lovers Of the sport, both old
and young, took advantage of it yes
terday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
FAMILY

There was a family gathering at
the home of Mr.. William Sylvester,
in Second street. The following
guests were present: Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Sylvester and daughter, OF
Lawrenceville; MI. and Mrs. Edward
Skimmons and children, of Asbury
Park; Mr.. and Mrs. George Skimmons
and children. of Second street, and
Mrs. and Mrs. ], r. Skimmons and
of Main street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
NEW YEARS PARTY.

Invitations have been issued this
week for anew Years party to be
given at Staudt's Shore road hall, I'M
der the auspices of the Westfield Soc
ial Club Monday night, New Years
eve. The committee in charge are
sparing no pains to make this n of
the events of the season and all those
who were fortunate enough to secure
an invitation will be assured of a
good time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
SERVICES.

Special services will be held in
Wells Memorial church Sunday, Mon
day and Tuesday. Watch night ser
vices Monday night, beginning at 8
O'Clock. All day meeting New Years
day, beginning at 1890 a. m. Mrs.
Back, of India, Pastor Mauh, of Eng
land, and students from Nyack will
assist the pastor in charge in these
meetings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
A COMING WEnDING.

Cards are out for the wedding of
Miss jamie Taylor, of Bentley street,
this place, and Frederick ]. Sofield,
of Perth Amboy, N. J. The wedding
will take place at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Dewitt Pepper, in Bent
ley street, on "Wednesday, January 8.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28

CHICAGO, Dec. Ss.-W. J. Atkinson,
the proprietor OF the defunct Llncoin
bank OF Morton ParAs was sent to jail
In default of bonds Amounting to SO
600. The commitment Of Atkinson fol-
lowed a conference between Attorney
Ringer. acting for the Sreceiycr, and
United States Marshal Hoy
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
PLEASANT PLAINS.
LOCAL ITEMS.

aA A
Miss Louise Harris, of Port Rich
mond, is spending the holidays with
her parents in this place. !.
Mrs. G.. G. Nance and son Leland
spent Christmas in T~ottenville.
Everitt Jacklin has been seriously
ill the past week with an attack OF
rheumatism.
Stephen Cutting, of Sharrott road,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Steph-
en- Cutting, in Shore road, Rossviile,
on Christmas.
A meeting of Molly Stark Council,
Daughters of America, was held in
their rooms, in Amicitia hall, We'd
nesday night. A number of the mem
bers were present.
Al meeting of the Christian train
ing class, of st. Marks M. e. church,
will be held in the church at 1880
o'clock tonight. The ~children's meet
ing will be held this afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
3 cLuR NJ

Arrangements r about completed
for the annual dinner of the Staten
Island Yacht Club at their club house
next Monday night, New Years eve
A fine program has been prepared by
the entertainment committee and a
good time Is anticipated by the Nom
bers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
RECEPTION TO MGR. BRADY.

There will be a public reception
given to the Right Rev. Monsignor
Brady Sunday next in the p%arochial
school hall at 3 o'clock in the after
noon. A cordial welcome is extended
to all to be present on this occasion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28

IF YOU are among the one hundred
oeopie in this city WHO SPEND THE
GREATEST AMOUNT OF TIME IN
READING AND ANSWERING
WANT ADS, you are among the one
hundred people who have the BEST
PROSPECTS of getting rich"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28

Dc you skip" a few days in adj
vertising your store? This might be a
good plan If your other expenses also
stopped on these days-BUT THEY
DON'T. no THEY9
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Asunda
Barnesdale, handsome and extensively
gowned, was arrested in a department
store here charged with stealing goods
valued at SOFAS, all of which were
found in her possession when searched.
The woman said when asked why she
had taken the articles. Il was robbed
some time ago in that store of my
purse and a great deal of money. That
was the reason | went back to get
This, according to the police. Is
an excns unique in police annals.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
sEWAREN,
LOCAL ITEMS.

The engagement is announced OF
Miss Anna DeHaven TO Mr.. Floyd
Huyck, of Richfield Springs, n. Y.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
SOUTH AmBoY N

House to Let in Mechanicsville near
bridge. Inquire of ]. Defort,
hotel. 59~S5-12-2S-tf
Wanted-A washwoman. Inquire
{ Ill Broadway.
5S~95-12-22-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the under
Signed Intends making application to the
City of Perth Amboy at their next meet
ing. for a license to keep a saloon. with
che privilege of selling malt and spirit
.ious liquors in the City of, Perth Am
Hugh Reilly at 1892 State st.
1856 1928 2t oew FRANK BACHMAN
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28
LOCAL ITEMS

Kenneth Spencer is seriously i'll at
his home, in this place, with dipn-
iberia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-28

ROCKEFELLER HASN'T GOT A
DOLLAR, among his millions. that
will buy more WANT ADV. PUBLIC
ITY than your dollar-among your
thousands, or hundreds, or dozens
Will buy In f&is newspaper
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-13
PLAINTIFF MUST PAY
FOR THE DELAY.
Massucco-T Tomasi Breach Of Promise
Suit Goes Over to September Term
Of Washington County Court
to File New Declaration.

Montpelier, March 13,-In Washing
ton county court this morning Chief
Judge Rowel directed the plaintiff in
the Massuceo w. Tonasi breach Of
promise suit to pay $25 in witness fees
aud sos in term fees because the case
had to be continued as the plaintiffs at
torneys were not prepared to try the
case yesterday afternoon, as scheduled.
The continuance was taken after a jury
had been empaneled, and the case was
we'll under way when J. T. Lamson, Of
tile defendants council, raised the ques-
tion Of the validity Of the declaration
OF the plaintiff. He questioned the
right Of the court to try the case us
the alleged marriage contract was made
and broken in Italy.
A new declaration will have to be fled
by The plaintiff, and the case goes over
to the September term of the court.
Today the trial Of th suit of Moses
Fertel vs. George Peek for damages al
legged to have been received on August
30, 1909 was started. Fertei was pre-
pairing clean sweep Of the streets for
tho arrival OF President Roosevelt and
while about his duty as sweeper
claims that Peck drove his horse onto
him inaicting injuries so that he took
some time in recovering. A jury was
drawn this forenoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-13
Wanted to Get Rid Of Him.

A number Of politicians in Washing.
ton were onte discussing The good and
bad points of various statesmen with
reference to their attitude toward Their
friends and enemies, when Senator Kean
was reminded OF an instance IN the
career Of the lstc Senator Sewell OF
New Jersey,
Ii appears that Sewell had been 4
generous friend and an equally good
hater as was evidenced BY his treat.
ment Of Col Scovel, who, it seems
had dared To dispute Sewel's supremacy
IN Jersey politics. AZ one time Scovel
imagined he had made his peace with
Sewel and yenturcd 70 ask q favor OF
bis old enemy something in the way
of pass to Chicago. The pass came
by return mail
The next day al the offices Of the
railroad, OF which The senator was an
officer. Scoyei thanked him for tho
courtesy; but az be did So he called at.
tcutioH to the faet that there was no
provision lnsde In the pass for the re.
turn trip East Probably an inadvert.
cnce on the part OF the clerk tllat made
Il out, ha observed.
CLERK aothingl roated Swell. il'll
lave you know, Scovol, that nigselt
hEcd out that pass, I'm willing to send
you to Chicago, but RI be hanged if I'll
help you get back to Jerseyi@~ Harpcr's
Weekly,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-13
TRACKED TO RIVER.
Woman Probably Committed Suicide at
Brattlehoro.

Brattlebofo, March I3.-Clad only in
suit Of union underwear, and stock
ings. Mrs WILLIAM Dustin Of North
Craftsbury, who had been visiting at
the home Of r. L. Gallup Oh Tyler stfeet
apparently committed suicide yesterday
by jumping into the Connecticut river
about thirty rods from the Gallup resi-
dence.
Mrs Gallup thought she heard her
guest moving about in her room about
$3.50 in the morning. The woman was
missed about an hour later and her
shoes and most of her clothing were
found there. In the light snow which
had fallen during the night footprints
evidently made by woman in her
stocking feet we're found leading toward
the river
sheriff +. w. Mcclure and SeIectman
james Fl Hooker were notified and fol.
lowed the tracks to the rivers edge
but found no trace OF the woman and
no returning footprints. Charles Cu=h-
man, an expert river man.. is drag
eing the river, which is open at this
place.
Mrs. Dustin was 2s years old and
had been married about n year She
was very nervous during her visit and
had consulted physician for trouble
with her head
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-13
And Moro Women Fought
With the Men
SAYS NAL GEN. WOOD
Admits That Many Women and Children
Were Killed in the Battle With
Natives Last Week--Island rs
Now Quiet.

Manila, March 13,- Major General
Wood, who has returned here after tine
battle Of Monnt Dajo, On the island Of
Jola, where several hundred natives we're
exterminated by the American troops,
today talked about the light with the
Moros. General Wood admitted that na.
tiev women and children were killed III
the engagement and while he deplorea
she fact be said il was unavoidable bp-
cause tell women would tight side hy
side with the men. and Moro children
were used AZ shields By tile warriors,
The Moros III the fight were absolute
fanatics. Even the men of tine anhu-
lance corps who tried To minister to the
injured, were in danger. The natives
would feign death and when tho ambu-
lance men would approach them they
would spring up and try to slash the
Americans with knives. Tie majority
OF the casualties among the u. s. troops,
according to General Wood, were caused
by spears and lSrises. 1t was impossible
to save any of the Moros after the fight
began because they absolutely scorned
surrender and many Of them fought the
surgeons after they had been placed on
the operating table.
The island il now quiet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-13
WEDDINGS AND SURPRISES.
In Marshfeld Social Ltfe of Last
Week.

AIarshheld, March 13.-AIr and Mrs.
Elmer Powers gave a reception in honor
Of their brother, Verne Powers, and his
bride, at their home last Saturday even.
ing. Abouth fifty invited guests were
present The evening was very plea
sanity spent. Refreshments OF oysters,
cake, coffee, etc, were served. The com.
pany departed before Sunday, leaving
Mr. and Mrs. Powers purse OF $3.50
and various small gifts to help them to
remember the happy occasion, wishing
them much happiness through life.
Charles Preston said he would let
your correspondent know when he got
married, and be did, for he set out the
cigars Thursday morning, with his com.
pliments This means that Charles /.
Preston and Susie Phelps of Hardwielz
were married at the Baptist parsonage
in Hardwiek, last Wednesday evening
by the Rev. j. D. Waldron. They are
spending their honeymoon in Barre and
other cities, visiting friends.
About twenty-five friends Of Mrs. ID.
r.. Tibbetts surprised her last Saturday
evening. it being the celebration OF her
thirty.ninth birthday Friends from
DdEIe uHh NfiiudihShoWH WGtE lttaEhts
Music was furnished by Harry Packer
and Mrs. Glen Tanner. Games and dane
ing were in order until q late hour Re
fr9slments of cake and coffee were SER
we'd. Mrs. Tibbetts received several
gifts, among them six oak dining chairs,
table cloths, towels and q pitrse Of
money,
Mr.. and mrs. o. D. Cole gave their
newly married daughter and her hus-
band AIT. and Mrs. Merton Briggs, 4
surprise party last week Monday even.
ing. The invited guests assembled at
the home Of r, W. Davis aud about
twepty.one couples headed BY Mr. and
Mrs Davis entered the Cole home about
S o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs were
quietly playing finch in their sitting
room, when the company were unexpect
edly came upon them The surprise was
genuine indeed. Miss Eleanor Cole, SIS.
ter OF the bride, with friends. Mr.. and
Miss Ingis, All OF Barre. wero present,
and furnished muse for the occasion. Re
ireshmenis OF cake and ice cream were
served. a very enjoyable time was re-
ported by all