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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
SCHOOL
ALUMNI HAD
MANY GUESTS

The annual holiday week dance
and reception OF the High School
Alumni Association, held last night
in Braga hail. was one of the most
brilliant and successful social events
of the season.
In all over 100 people from this
city. Metuchen, Woodbridge, Rah-
way, and Phillipsburg, were present
and they had delightful time. Dane
ing started about $3.50 O'Clock. The
hall was decorated for the event in
the high school colors, crimson and
white, and the balcony was trimmed
with lattice work, covered with
honeysuckle and laurel Cozy corn
ers had been arranged in the balcony.
The floor was in the best of con-
dition, and the music was furnished
by Mazzei Brothers orchestra. of
Newark. During the evening punch,
ice cream and cake were served. The
catering was in charge of Alchin.
The dance lasted until about 8 80
O'Clock this morning. although some
OF the out-of-town guests left about
midnight. The committee in charge
was as follows: Walter Comings,
chairman; Miss Edith Crowell, Mar
tin Brennan, Edgar Mullen, Miss
Carrie Arner and Miss Marguerite
Boughton
The patrons and patronesses were
Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Jones. Mr. and
Mrs. Max Netzner, Mr and Mrs
Franz Nelson and Miss Emma Mac
William
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
Brooklyn Man at.
Hospital With
Injuries
WILL RECOVER

While attempting, to cross Smith
street, at King street, last night at
S:25 O'Clock, in front of a swiftly
moving trolley car, c. oliver, of 800
Halsey street, Brooklyn, was knock
ed down by the car and rendered
unconscious.
store, Smith street, and later to the
city hospital, where he is now get
ing along as well as can be expected
At the hospital this morning it was
said the injured man was suffering
from scalp wounds and a general
shaking up. The accident last night
was witnessed by a large crowd of
people.
Trolley car No 1894, in charge of
Motorman Mount Van Hise, of New
Brunswick, and Conductor John
Schultz, Of this city, was coming up
from the Staten Island ferry. AS
the car neared King street, the mo-
torman noticed an elderly man
starting TO cross the track in front
of the car. The motorman rang his
gong, it it said, and threw on his
brakes so quickly that the two pas
sengers in the car were thrown out
OF their seats, but it was too late,
and the man was hit by the fender
To those on the sidewalk it
sounded when the man struck the
asphalt pavement us If his skull had
been fractured, SO loud was the re-
port. A dozen people at once ran
to the aid of the injured man, and
in Il few seconds hundreds were on
the scene.
Roundsman Morris and Patrolmen
Long and Quinlan wero nearby when
the man was struck. ROundsman
Morris had the injured man carried
to the Sexton drug store, while Pa
,rolman Long commenced an inves-
tigation.
Efforts were made to get a doctor
but all of the physicians seemed to
be out at the time, and Roundsman
Morris sent for the city ambulance
and Oliver was taken to the hospi-
tall where Dr. w, E. Ramsay at
tended MIN. 1t was found that. out
side of severe scalp wound and a
general shaking up. the man was
not in a bad way. AT the time he
was struck Mr.. Oliver had small
grip in his hand. This had a tag
with his name and address on it.
The grip was taken to police head
quarters by Patrolman Long.
Two people were on the car at
the time of the accident. They were
John Waloff and Mrs. Underhill.
both of Fords Corner. Mayor Boil
schweiler was nearby when the ac-
cident happened, and he did all he
could to aid the injured man.
At / O'Clock this afternoon, Mr..
Oliver left the city hospital. He felt
a little stiff His head was wrapped
up. At / 80 o'clock he left by trolley
for Railway
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
TWO MEN
STABBED.

Chief Burke detailed Patrolman
Schultz last night to investigate the
affray in North Amboy, which as
told in the NEWS yesterday. had re-
suited in man being stabbed, and it
was found that two men had been
set upon by the gang.
A crowd of men had been drinking
in the Kaczmarck saloon, 609 State
street, and they left the place about
11:35 o'clock. 1t is thought that
they were waiting for the two men.
stephen Beriwarowitz. of As Eliza
beth street; and K. Sieckoski, of 2
Hall avenue Beriwarowitz was cut
in the back by man armed with a
big knife, the blade penetrating his
left lung. He was also cut about
the face. a portion of his upper lip
was gashed Dr.. Charles /. Silk is
attending him.
Sieckoski has a bad cut, on his
right arm. He has ALSO wounds in
his back. His injuries are not seri-
Gus.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
SEARCHING FOR
The SLAYER OF.
WOMAN
Mystery in The Harrison Crime
Sill UnsOlVed-. Police Work.
inc On Theory.
MAKE PARTIAL IDENTIFICATION
Special by United Press Wire:

Spectuf OU ClHted Press Wire:
HARRISON, Dec. 2S:-The police
have little hope of clearing the mys-
terry of the death of sthe woman
whose nude body was found in the
Passaic meadows Thursday. The po-
lice say they have theories, but no
facts.
Harrison citizens are vexed at the
delay of the authorities and they
talk of n special town council meet
ing for the purpose of Offering a re-
ward for the Identification of the
body
The police are searching for the Slay-
er. who is believed to have met the
young woman by appointment in New
ark and then lured her to her death.
The woman was seen in Newark OIL
Christmas eve by William Snyder. Il
carpenter, who stated after seeing the
body that the woman had spoken TO
him on the night before Christmas and
asked to be directed to IL restaurant
He said the woman told him that she
was stranger
The young woman's body. it is said
was partially identified as Mrs Lillian
May Glow of North Orange street
Buffalo. sister of William George
Smith of Kingsbridge. y. Y hy Smith
who viewed the body IT the Harrison
morgue. At first he was positive il
was that of his sister. Later he be-
came doubtful, although he said the
resemblance was remarkable. He will
take his father to the morgue to clear
away all doubt one way or the other.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
Death Resulted lnstantaneOusIy,
Or. B.W. Hoagland Finds
on Arrival.
LEAVES FAMILY IN ITALY
Coroner Bishop, of This City, Gives
Permit for Removal of Body
Victim Had Been Warned.
Special to the EVENING vEws:


PORT READING, Dec. 28:-Mf-
chele Garafolo, an Italian, twenty-six
years old, of Woodbridge road, this
place was instantly killed on pier 3.
OF the Port Reading coal docks, at
4;40 O'Clock this morning. when he
was caught between two coal cars
and crushed
Garafolo, who was employed on
the docks as coal handler, became
confused, it is conjectured, as he was
trying TO cross between the two cars.
and. before he had time to get out
of the way. they came together The
accident this morning was seen by a
number of the employees on the docks
and the body of Garafolo was carried
into an office and messenger was
hurriedly dispatched for DR.. B. W.
Hoagland, of Baron avenue. Wood
bridge. DR.. Hoagland responded at
once and found that the man had.
been killed instantly.
Coroner Bishop, of Perth Amboy.
was notified and, after viewing the
body. he gave a permit for its re-
moval TO the victims home. Ar
rangements are now being made for
the funeral. Garafolo is survived by
a wife and one child in Italy.
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This sounded improbable to the girl
and she went for a policeman.
Sergeant Dunham, who was off
duty, happened along, and the girl
reported the matter to him. He sent
Roundsman Morris to investigate
From what the police could find out
it looks as if the fellow was a sneak
thief, and had been caught just in
time. The girl when questioned by
the roundsman said that the man
was of medium height and stocky
build, and wore a gray overcoat
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
TRAMPS ROB HOUSE
AND SET BARN AF|RE

with the barn, nor is it known how
much of value was stolen Andrew
Keyes occupied the premises.
The robbery took place while the
Keyes family was away. The first
news of the robbery was given when
neighbors discovered the barn on
fire. A number of Perth Amboy peo-
pie passing by in trolley car at the
time of the blaze thought that the
house was also on fire. This. how
ever, was saved, owing to its distance
from the burning barn.
As yet no trace of the tramps has
been found. A strict lookout is being
kept for them.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
MAN STRUCK BY TROLLEY CAR IN
SIGHT OF MANY ON SMITH STREET
Sneak Thief Foi|ed By Girl in
House at Busiest Corner in Citv

While a domestic in the home of
Charles Buchanan, 299 State street,
corner of Smith street, was in one
of the upper rooms of the house.
,about 7:45 O'Clock last night, she
heard a noise, as if someone was
coming upstairs. The girl started to
investigate and found that a man
had entered the house
In reply to a question as to what
he wanted the fellow said that he
was looking for his wife, as he want
ed her to go to the theatre with him.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
MANY SUNDAY
SCHOOLS. HAVE
XMAS TREES

The Christmas spirit was observed
with appropriate exercises, by the
Sunday schools of st. Peters Epis-
copal, First Presbyterian, Simpson
M. E., ST. Stephens Danish Luther
an and Our Saviours Danish Luth-
eran church last night.
At. st. Peters carols were sung
and Rev. J. L.. Lancaster spoke. The
children and their teachers later
went to the Sunday school room
where a tree had been arranged, and
gifts of books, toys and candy were
distributed.
The celebration at the Presbyter-
ian church was held in the main
auditorium, which had been decor
ated with greens, suspended from
the ceiling. Two large Christmas
trees adorned the platform and the
words, "a Merry Christmas" in
greens, were arranged on each side
OF the church. An excellent pro-
gram was carried out Addresses
were made by Rev. James H. North
rup, pastor, and e. W.. Barnes, su-
perintendent of the school. After
wards distribution of gifts TO the
children took place.
The affair at Simpson NJ. e.
church was in the form of social.
The beginners and primary depart
ments held theirs in the lecture
room in the afternoon from 3 to 5
o'clock. A program, consisting of
singing of carols and games, under
the direction of Mrs. Pemberton,
superintendent, of those depart
ments, was carried out. A Christ
mas tree on the platform, from
which books. toys and candy were
distributed. was a feature.
In the evening the junior depart
ment held a celebration from 7 until
8 o'clock. A program of recitations
and vocal and instrumental music,
was given, under the direction of
Miss Anna Joslin. A Social hour
followed and refreshments were
served.
At the Sunday school of Our Saw
iour's Danish Lutheran church, an
excellent program was, rendered.
Rev. Villads B. Skov, pastor of the
church, made an address. A Christ
mas tree was feature, beautifully
decorated. Each pupil was given
candy, and there were toys for the
smaller ones. The church was
crowded with friends and the par
ents of the children.
st. Stephens had their celebra-
tiOn in the lecture room OF the
church, which was well filled with
the children and their parents. A
program, consisting of vocal and in
strumental music and recitations,
was enjoyed. Rev. J. F. Christian
sen made the address of the even
ing. After the exercises, the gifts
of candy, books and other toys were
given out.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
STRICKER IN
HIS NEW AUTO
HAD N|SHAP.
Specis! to the EVENING NEWS:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 2S:-
Lawyer Joseph e. Stricken, of Perth
Amboy, came to the county seat in
his new automobile this morning.
He was on his way to the court
house and while turning the corner
at Paterson and Spring streets, he
lost control of the machine 1t shot
up on the sidewalk and crashed into
a fence, doing considerable damage
The automobile was scratched con-
siderably, but otherwise was not
damaged. Mr. Stricken maintained
his seat throughout and claims he
is now fully initiated into the mys.
teries of automobiling.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
Over One Hundred Quarts Of Milk
Stolen From PorChes, Dealers Report

Complaints are coming in to the
police in regard to the way bottled
milk is being stolen from the porches
of customers, where>it is left by the
dealers, and Chief Burke is investi-
eating the matter. Over hundred
quarts have been stolen recently.
A few days ago John Christensen,
a local milkman, reported to the po-
lice that he had lost number of
quarts, and last night another milk
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
ADDITION OF LIGHT GO.
READY ABOUT JAN. |

The work OF installing the new
dynamo and generator in the addi-
ton TO the plant of the Citizens Elec-
trie Light, Heat & Power Company's S
plant in Pearl place is being rushed,
and it is expected that it will be in
use about January l. The new three
cylinder. ESQ horsepower crude oil
engine has been tested and is in fine
working order.
When the new machinery is started
the plant will be capable of generat-
ing almost twice the power now fur
nished.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28

man, Ole J. Olson, of 220 Washington
street, notified Chief Burke tht he
had lost many quarts of milk during
the past few weeks.
The milkmen say that the milk is
stolen from porches on New Bruins
wick avenue, Woodbridge road. and
Washington street. 1t is taken be-
tween 8 and 6 O'Clock in the morn
ing. The police have been watching
for the thief for some time
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
Boys Hat Stolen.
illustrated Bible Lecture
BY Paul S. Johnson

"A Converted Hebrew" at Odd
Fellows Hall, Monday evening, De-
cember so, at 730. Subject:-"The
Wages of Sin--Is it Life in Eternal
Torment or Death-Which? Don't fail
to hear this talented lecturer. His
arguments are logical and forceful
his reasonings clear and convincing.
The public cordially invited. No
collection.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
JAPANESE MIkAD0
URGES C0RDlALITY

Special by United Press Wire:
TOXIC. Dec. 2S:-Stress was laid
by the Mikado, in a speech before
the House of Peers at the opening
OF the japanese diet. today, on in
creasing the country's cordiality
with foreign nations. The two
houses will reply briefly and then
adjourn.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
Special to the EVENING NEWS:

WUUDBRIDGE, Dec. 2S:-Tram mps
entered the house owned by Samuel
Moore, on Railway avenue, yesterday
and stole considerable money and
jewelry, and also a quantity of food
Not being content with robbing the
premises. they set fire to the large
barn. which is situated in the rear
of the residence, and left it 10 its
fate.
The Woodbridge fire department
was called, but could do little, as the
barn was almost total loss before
they arrived on the scene. It is as
yet unknown what material burned
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
BOY HIT BY
WAGON AND
LEG BROKEN,

Peter Wadinski, a boy living on
Hartford street, is at the city hos
pital with broken leg. which he
sustained yesterday afternoon when
struck by wagon while playing on
Hartford street.
He was removed by the city's am
bulance to the hospital, where he
was attended to by DR.. j. G. Wilson.
He sustained cOntusions and bruises,
in addition to the fracture
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
KILLED A DETECTIVE;
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE
peeial Du United Press Wire:

Special by United Press Wire:
NEW YORK, Dec. 2S:-After a
fight with New York detectives who
went to kingsland, n. j., to arrest
him on charge of numbering Nicolo
Bonanno Christmas day Marion Cal
ii. after fatally iniuring a detective,
killed himself to prevent his capture
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
Officer Heard Shot

While Patrolman Quinlan, was
walking up State street, at 12:40
O'Clock, this morning, he heard a pis-
tol fired. The sound seemed TO come
from State and Centre steerst. With
Patrolman Long he investigated but
could find no trace of the shooter.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
Guests at Hotel de Cooler.

Six dodgers put up at the city lock-
up last night. They were from the
following places, Saginaw, Mich. /;
Perth Amboy, New York. Bridge
port, Philadelphia and South River,
one from each place
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
HANSON TERM
IN BOARD ENDS

Freeholder John Hanson, of this
city, whose term as freeholder eX-
pires January /, sat for the last time
at meeting of the freeholders yes
terday, unless something of import
ance should turn up, and a special
meeting be called. His duties as
freeholder will end on the last day
of this month when he will go over
the account of expenses at the county
Jail.
He made farewell address to the
other members of the board yester-
day, thanking them for their CO.
operation and able assistance. His
successor. w. T. Stacey will join the
board in January
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
Confer on Appointments.

A conference at which Mayor Boil
schweiler and next years democratic
aldermen will be present. is expect
ed to be held some time today. The
slate, it is understood, will be dis
cussed
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28
ODD FELLOWS
FILL CHAIRS.

At the meeting of Lawrence Lodge
NO. 81, Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, last night. the annual cleo
ton of officers took place. An invita-
ton was received from Valhalla
Lodge No. 275 to attend their install
lation next Thursday night The in
stallation of Lawrence Lodge will
take place Friday, January II. Dis
trict Deputy Grand Master Henry Te-
trault, of Elizabeth. and staff, will be
here on both occasions to install the
officers.
The new officers elected were: no.
bic grand. Frank Anderson; vice
grand l.. B. Moore: recording secre-
tary, Charles f. Moore; financial sec
retary, William S. Duncan; treasurer,
r. II. Barnes. The other officers
will be appointed on the night of the
installation.
AT the installation of Valhalla
Lodge, their charter will be formally
presented TO them.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28

Mechanical and architectural draw
ing taught at Trainers Night School.
.TuTh.S Sat"
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Mechanical and architectural draw
ing taught at Trainers Night School
12517-11-2-tf,T ,TuTh, Sat-
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LINCOLN ENGINE co.
Is 26 YEARS OLD.

Just twenty-six years ago tomor-
row Lincoln Engine Company was
organized as bucket company.
Three of the charter members of
the company are still active firemen.
Walter Martin, Louis H. FRANKIE and
James P. Dunham. Martin and
FRANKIE are ex-chiefs, and FRANKIE is
the only living local fireman who
held the Office of chief twice. He
was nominated while member of
was nominated while one of the
Links and later when he became
member of the Washingtons.
Boys Hat Stolen.
A boy complained to Patrolman
McDermott at las o'clock this after
noon that, while be was on an err
rand for his mother, another boy
took his hat
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28

Mechanical and architectural draw
ing taught at Trainers Night School.
.TuTh, Sat-
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of the World, Perth Am
Camp No. 10.

Members are hereby notified that
no meeting will be held on Wednes-
nesday, January /, 1908, and that
The next regular meeting will be
held on Wednesday evening, Janu-
AIRY Is, 1908, at which time install
lation of officers will take place, fol-
lowed by supper and a general
good time. All members earnestly
requested to be present.
VIM. T. BRADLEY,
1867 22S-31# Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-28

Advertise FOR a furnished room II
you want to find one in particula
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-09-07
Merensnts visit Miiwaukcs.

Come to the city Of beautifHl parks,
clean streets, fine buildings, huge fac
tories. immense jobbing houses and hos
pitable people. Spend your time during
the Annual Fall Buying Season where
you can bring your families and combine
business with pleasure.
The recent laws i'll Wisconsin, Iowa,
Illinois. Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri,
and ncighboring states, by which pas
sengg fares are reduced to two cents a
mile, are Of great advantage to mer-
chants in this territory who wish tq
come to Milwaukee. After August Is,
1897, merchants may buy regular tick
Ell TO Milwaukee at ratio of two cents
a milo 0he lowest rate now given for
any occasion) and will not be required
to secure certificates or be restricted to
certain dates. This offers decided ad.
yantages 70 Milwaukee patrons. While
in Milwaukee call for information at the
Milwaukee Association of Jobbers and
Manufa cturers. 1910 University Bldg.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-09-07
Beware of Ointments for Catarrf
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole
system wher entering IL through the mu'
scous surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from reputa.
pie physicians, as the damage they will &c
Is tenfold TO the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Cntarrh Cure,
manufactured by r. ]. Chener & Co.. To-
ledo, o., contains no mercury. and Is takey
internally, acting directly upon the blood
ing Halls Catarrn Cure be sure you get the
genuine. 1t is taken internally and made
~ Toledo, Ohio. by f. ]. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price. 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family pills for constipation.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-09-07

The Tigrero, without further pressing,
at once reported, in the fullest details,
his interview with Don Sebastian Guey.
rero's capataz.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-09-07
Fall Millinery.

The charming Mushroom shape has
become the recognized hat for Fall wear
and there is no end of its popularity in
sight. 1t comes in great variety of
crowns and brims, of which the high
sloping back starts in as a favorite. Cow
cred with silk and edged with velvet it
becomes proper background for mount
ing the wonderfully striking trimmings
a ga OF Fancy Feathers or Ostrich
hrA Plumes. The late fashion
Xkf2kA books all contain articles about
&ST.$S this. Dealers in even small
--SEi' towns will be able to supply
- their trade with this up-to-date
nllliney If they buy their stock from an
aggressive Jobbing and Manufacturing
concern. Throughout the Northwest the
lirm OF Blumenfeld, Locher g. Brown Co.
known as The Progressive Millinery
House Of Milwaukee" is recognized as
foremost and the hats produced by them
are OF latest pattern, real milliner made
and OF that stylish appearance SO much
sought after. But the prices that the
hats can be sold for are always within
reach OF the general public. Ask your
saleslady to show you a Trimmed Hat
with b. l.. b. Monogram Label
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-09-07
HI. Retentire Faculty.

Merchant-Your nephew has applied
for a job in my store. Can you recon-
mend him? He says he has had no ex-
perience, but he is full of days works.
The Uncle-Well, guess he is. No
body has ever got any Of 'em out of him
yet.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-09-07
Perfectly Awful.

Mrs. Misunderstanding in the world
could induce me to live in Russia.
Mrs. Neighbors-It certainly isn't a
desirable country to live in.
Mrs. Muchwed-I should say not.
Why. was reading in a paper this
morning that in Russia no one is per-
mitted to marry more than five times.
Such atrocious tyranny is perfectly aw-
full.