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The Jasper news., 1907-06-28

The Chinese minister to the United
States, Sir Chentung Liancheng, is a
graduate of Andover and Yale. He is
devotee of baseball, and often at
tends the games. A good player him.
self, he often is the chief figure in a
most unique picture. when playing,
his skirts tucked up, with his two
small boys and their little friends.
Tennis, too, has been great favorite
with the minister, while he is also
very much devoted to horseback rid.
ing and bicycle riding. These last two
accomplishments are rather rare
among orientals.
The Jasper news., 1907-06-28
What He. Would Have Done.

Wilhelm-Well. old man, haven't
seen you for an age. And how do you
find matrimony suits you?
Johann (sighing)--It's an expensive
10y; II had only known what had
to pay In milliners' bills
Wilhelm-You would have remained
single, Ell?
Johann-No, ! would have married
the milliner.--Lustige Blatter.
The Jasper news., 1907-06-28

The Texas legislature has passed .
bill providing for longer bedsheets in
hotels. Unfortunately. however. the
bill makes no provision for hotel pill.
lows that shall be thicker than the
average pancake.
The Jasper news., 1907-06-28

scless &nd heau the resolut1ens- rQsi
fully.
-..WEill you sign now, father?'' asked
Elsie anxiousiy. Mother says II We
don't make ia success Of 1t at home
first. we had better not ask any. 9th.
-ers to JOIN. = q
"She does. eh7'' ssaid \ Mr.. Afms
strong, with quizzical glance at his
wife. well, will Join. We are all
more orfless pigs sb you better call
fme the pig of the company; I see. You
each have a name.
! sOh, no! we couldn't" cried Fred,
"for we sit on the pig, you know."
"Sit on the pig! What do you
mean?"
They showed him Fred's sketch OF
their symbol, at which he smiled.
"Then I'll be tho Ostrich" he de-
clared, FOR / begin to realize that I
have treated my poor. stomach as II
It were an putting into II
all sorts of things 1t couldn't manage
properly"
Six months after It's Organization
the Cemmonsense Animal club was
holding business meeting. The Bear
surrendered his presiding chair to the
Ostrich, who had requested the priv,
ilege of addressing the company.
my Fellow Commonsense AMI
mails" began the Ostrich, II desire tc
report that have organized a branch
| of this most useful association In Wal
street, which sends its respective
/ greetings to the parent club. And
now Iehave personal word to say
to you. wish to express my graft
tude for the benefit / have derived
from becoming one of you. Six months
ago was a slave to dyspepsia;s ant
my physician warned me that
would be seriously i'll If / did MOI
l give up business for awhile and taks
a rest. Just at that time my littlt
daughter coaxed me to be--a Com
nonsense Animal. Since then, b.
simply following your rules-that is
by eating slowly and chewing m!
4 food thoroughly have become i,
cheerful, and, hope, useful membe
of society. My doctor could not I'm
| derstand the change, until l gave hin
our resolutions to read. Then he de
clared, with twinkle in his eye, tina
this club, If 1t was not speedily sur
! pressed, would deprive him Of all hi
patients.
/ Let me close by saying that yo
will always have the hearty sympa
thy and support Of the Ostrich, tn
Duck and all the animals of thei
family"
!. Whereupon. with cheer for tn
. speaker, the menagerie sat down JOY
fully to its wholesome menu of brea
and milk before dispensing.
The Jasper news., 1907-06-28

Rev. M. G. Coleman, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church at Tus-
cola, ILL.,. will preach the opening ser
mon at the Shelbyville chautauqua at
Shelbyville, Ill, Saturday morning.
July 20.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
TENNIS AT TUXEDO.
George II. Brook Defeats Payne
Whitney For Gold Racket.

George II. Brook Defeats Payne
Whitney For Gold Racket.
TUXEDO PARK, N. Y, Feb. 49,
George H, Brook of the Philadelphia
Racket club by defeating Payne Whit
ney of the New York Tennis and Rack
ct cub reached the final round on the
courts of the Tuxedo Tennis and Rack
ct club for the gold racket and will
now meet George L. Wrenn, the ex-
champion lawn tennis player of the
New York Tennis and Racket club
George L. Wrenn won from his broth
er by default In the seminal round.
Brook in his match with Whitney
showed some of his old time rackets,
winning 25 of bis 45 aces on service.
If lie wins In the final match he Will
challenge Mnckey, holder of the title OF
1906, on Feb. IL.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
scoaEO r4ssg kNockpowNs.


Honey MelIody OF Hoston Dovne,l
Lewis of New York.
VALLEY FALLS, Il. l.. Feb. 12.--
William Honey Melody of Boston.
wcitcrweight champion Of the world,
last night for the second time within a
year proved his superiority over Willie
Lewis of New York. Lewis seconds
threw up the sponge in the fourth
round
Thc bout was held at the Valley
Falls Athletic club and was scheduled
to go for fifteen rounds for the welter-
weight championship. When the men
weighed Lewis was four pounds above
the stipulated weight Of 142 pounds.
and as result the Championship issue
was, withdraw, 50 that if Lewis had
been able to win he would not have ac-
quired the title Of welterwcight cham
pion. p
A great crowd assembled to witness
the contest, special trains being run
from Boston,and Providence.
The third round found Lewis in a
pitiable condition. In this round Mel
lody scored three knockdowns, Lewis
taking the count each time.
When the fourth round began Mel
lody, who up TO this time had fought
cautiously, threw scieneeeto the winds
and went for his opponent in savage
fashion. Lewis could not even raise
his hands and was the target for all OF
Mcllody's punches. 1t was at this point
that Lewis seconds. realizing that
their nan had no chance whatever.
threw the sponge into the ring, thus
forfeiting the battle to the champion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12

They stopped to let funeral pro-
cession go by. 1t is bad luck to cross
one ITS all right with the rich,'
said she, but have often wondered
how the poor people manage to bury
themselves. / don't know what
would do If died. ! couldn't rake up
$500 for funeral expenses to save my
life, and don't know blooming un-
dertaker that could have the check
to stave off,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
What He Wanted to Know.

There" said the great magnate
when his attorney entered, look ovel
that dispatch"
"Um,' observed the lawyer after
reading the story, looks rather bad
Sixty-seven indictments Gracious
| don't like that"
Don't like It? What are you talk
ing about. didn't send for you tc
find out whether you liked it or not
What want you to do is to find out
whether | am going to Europe or te
stand on my technicalities. Chicago
Record Herald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
TNK
Broad Hint.

The following advertisement re.
Gently appeared: Being aware that
it is indelicate to advertise for hus-
band, refrain from doing so; but If
any gentleman should be inclined to
advertise for wife 1 will answer the
advertisement without delay. am
young, am domesticated. and consid-
cred ladylike. Apply" etc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12

LONDON, Feb, - = In twenty
round boxing contest for the light
weight championship of England and
Il purse of Si,500 at the National Sport
ing club last night Jack Goldswain OF
London knocked out Pat Daley, an
American, in the fifth round.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 12.-Interest
in the winter races here was accentu-
ated by a large number of carnival
visitors. Peter Sterling, after tagging
behind Goldmate, the favorite, and
Beau Brummel to the stretch, tired
them out and won the feature event Of
the day, with Goldmate second and
Beau Brummel n poor third Thirty
five bookmakers did a big business in
the betting ring.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
Liyiu. oufrau I,i. r,eld

- los ANGELES, Cal, Feb. 12.-At
Ascot, Luvius in the fourth race ran a
fine race and moved up gradually un-
til the turn for, home and under Koer.
ner's mastery riding came on and out
gained his field Judge Nelson. the
fivorite, could do no better than third.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
PUBLIC SERVICE TIME TABLE.

Enective Jan. %, 1903.
Cars leave Railway Junction for Rah-
way Reformatory every 80 minutes from
8 10 am. until II 40 pm.
Cars leave Railway Junction for Wood
bridge Creek every hour from 8 10 am.
until II 10 pm. connecting with New
Brunswick. cars Is after the hour. Q 10 o.
m. from Railway Junction last car that
makes connections for New Brunswick.
Cars leaving New Brunswick at 40
am. and every hour until s As pm. cons
meet with car for Sewaren, Woodbridge-
Railway and WestfieId.
Cars leaving Perth Amboy ferry at gz
am and every hour until 8 :57 pm. then
10 AZ pm. and 11:42 pm. connect for Sc
Geld.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
The Riobt Kind Of = Bow.

To enjoy fishing and shooting boy
has got to have 1t bred into him, and
most American boys have it. The boy
who had rather go out in the woods
and on the waters and work all day
like a harvest hand and come home
so tired he had rather go to bed than
to wait for supper has got the ginger
IN him to make an American citizen
of the first class.-Outer's Book.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
Poetic Belief Of Einns

The ancient Firms believed that a
mystic bird laid an egg on the lap of
Vaimainou. who hatched 1t in his
bosom. He let 1t fall into the water.
and 1t broke, the lower portion of the
shell forming the earth, the upper
the sky; the liquid white became the
sun. and the yolk the moon. while the
little fragments of broken shell we're
transformed into stars.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
'AQUEHONCAS
WIN 2 GAMES.
Alplnes Lost Both Their Games
in Interstate Bowling
League Last Night.

In the Interstate League games
last night at Tottenvllle, the Aque-
hongas, of Tottenville won both their
games. The Amicitias. of Pleasant
Plains, won game and lost one and
the Alpines, of this city, lost both
games. The games were rolled on
the Aquehonga alleys. The Amicitias'
first score was feature.
The scores were:
Amicitias VS.. Alplnes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
scathinn Criticism.

II am of the opinion" observed the
editor of the Bungtown Bazoo, hav-
ing reference to the mentality of his
rival, the editor of the Bungtown Ban
ner, that if the brains of that mani
kin were of dynamite they would be
quite insufficient to blow his hat over
his eyes"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
The line-ups
AT THE ID S. A. c.

The older members of the Danish
Sociable Athletic Club held weekly
practice last night in the club rooms.
The semi-monthly business meeting
of the club was not held, no quorum
being present on account OF the vari-
GUS other attractions in this city last
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
JUNIOR BowLING LEAGuE.
Its An on.

Just as the "green-eyed monster"
is taking to the tall timber along
comes one Dr. McGee with the an
nouncement that blondes will not dis
appear. that they viii be with us for
more than 600 years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
He Lacks cinoer.

II is safe to assume that the man
who can without losing his patience
wait around until IL o'clock for an
other who should have been there at
ten dosn't amount to much.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
governmental auslness waxs.

In paying dividends on government
stocks the British government takes
no account of fractions of a penny. In
this way it makes about $500 year
out of the investors in public funds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
INTERsTATE LEAGuE sTANDING.
UTOPIA ALLEY sCOREs.

High scores on the Utopia alleys
last night were: T. Degenring, 209;
E. ]. Olsen, 179; A. Olsen, 17S, IFS;
W. Jones, III; J. Dwyer, 176.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
ALBRIGHT IN CHARGE.

Herman Albright has taken charge
of James Kirby's pool and billiard
parlors and will commence his posi-
tion as manager tomorrow
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12.-There
was a surprise in the fourth race at
Oakland when Martinmas captured the
rnee from the favorite. Ruby.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
LARGEST Rird of Prev.

The largest bird Of prey in the
world is the bearded vulture, which
measures, from wing tip to wing tip,
as much as nine or ten feet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
EMIL,S HIGH MEN.

High scores on Bohnsack's alleys
last night were: C. Divine, 205, 1870,
S. McHugh, 201, 100; @. Olsen, 1870;
j. Johnson. 1872, 100, 1870; w. Gray,
1877.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
EvlI in Loss Of sleep,

The sleep lost the night before can
never be regained. The body is worn
out just that much and life's finish
brought just so many moments nearer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12

piles of people have Piles. Why
suffer from piles when you can use
DeWitt's c'oe I'D Witch Hazel
Salve and relief. Nothing else
SO good. Beware of limitations. See
that the name is stamped on each
box. Sold by c. A. Sexton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
HIGH MEN AT THE LODGE.

High scores on Kirby's alleys last
night were: Howers, 207; w. Cluney,
pol; SpeinheimeH 200.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
Hsartlsss Elirt.

did Miss Flyppe receive many pro
posals while at Blaclxpool?'' Many!
Why, receiving proposals has got to
be habit with her She has got so
used to them that she can't even hear
a soda water bottle pop without ex-
Claiming This is so sudden!' -
Butterfly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12

be very iEdi3naA
"Sirs" she exclaimed with fire ID
her eyes, low dare YOU lsiss me whiIe
passing through The tunne1s
The drummer raised his hat with a
polite bow
Excuse me, miss" he hastoned.
"Er-really 1t was an accident"
AN accident. eh? Well, railroad
accidents these days are extremely
dangerous"
And then she preceded to pummel
him with her blue umbrella Chicago
Daily News
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
.LYCEUMS WIN {
SECOND GAVE.
Rugby Polo Fives Have an Excit.
Ing Contest at Roller
Skating Rink.

The Lyceum rugby polo team again
defeated the RarItans last night at
the Lyceum roller skating rink. The
score was Z to O.
The games last night were fast
and exciting. Flfteen-mniute halves
we're played, with five minutes in
Permission.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
Avn RLoopGooD,s ALLEYs.

King rolled 212, and G. Evans roll
ed 202 last night on Bloodgood's al
leys.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
Memento.

Though generations pass. the marks
or their Indian origin appear.
For instance. there's the eoppcry hue,-
sort of Sioux veneer.
Puck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
Good Advice.

Talk as if you were making your
Will; the fewer words the less litiga-
ton. n.-Balthasor Gracian.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12

Bertie-You told your mother was
awfully sorry for having made an idiot
of myself at her house last night.
didn't you? What did she say?
Gladys-O, she said she hadn't no
ticed anything unusual.-Topeka Jour.
nal
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
AQuchOngaS Us. AIpincS.
s3S
$40

The next league games will be
bowled on the Amicitias' alleys at
Pleasant Plains, February IS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
New Jersey Central
In Effect November 20, 1905.
TRAINS LEAVE PERTH AafRnY.


For New York. Newark. and Elizabeth at
e:3s, 7:t7, x7:45, 1853 .s:29 9:1f. s:54 ii:l6
am, 1900. 1:1o. 3:22. 4:44, 5:os. s:s1. 7:45,
s;O3. s9;57. ''11:o0 pm. Sundays. s:s7 q
m, 5;2s. 957 pm.
For Philadelphia and Trenton via Bouna
l:lo; x3:22 pm. Sundays, s:s7 am. b:2o.
For Long Branch Ocean Grove, etc. :ox
$50 am. 1922. u:19 Saturday only. 2:0s
5:O1, 1919 pm, 12:4S night. (Sundays ex-
cept Ocean Grove) 4b5, 1853 am. 4:b4. a.2s
pm.
For Freehold. 5:o7. e,5s. ESQ a. m, 1a:2A
s:23 pm
Additional trains for Red Bank. s5s a no.
For South Amboy 5:o7. e53. 6:6b. 7:1l.
$50 pm; 1879, 1919, 2:05. SOL. s:O3. e.31.
s:55. 7:19 $40 pm. 12:4s night. Sundays.
a:5b. s:21. 1853 am. 4:54. s:23 pm
TRAINS FOR PERTH AMBOY.
Leave New York. 400: $50. s:1b, s:so.
S:3s. 1900. i1:30 am, t12:40 saturdaS
onlyl. 1870, 200, s:4O, 4:15, 5:15, b:s8. g:f5.
$3.50, s:4b, 1901 pm. Sundays. 400 8.a0.
600 am. 400. $3.50 pm.
Leave Elisabeth. 4s0b. s;22. s:42. p.o1.
$40, e5s. e;57, s:4s. 1855 pm. Sundays.
S:28, $50 am, 4:02, s:37 pm.
Leave Newark. 6:12. s:35. 9:42, II 80 a M
i:20. 3:35, 4:25. 5;3S. 6:13. S:45, 1850 y. m
SUNDAYS, 7;2s. o;o6 an. s:5s. $40 pm.
Through tickets TO all points. at lowest
rates may be had on application in advance
of the ticket agent at the station.
xExcept Trenton.
Knew York only.
Saturdays only.
s"New York and Elizabeth only
W. G. BEsLER.
Vice Pres. q General Manager.
w. z. HOPE, General Passenger Agent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
G,F-ETcsE H0irIRs'

Open ......7 am. Close .....7.Se D.u.
Money Order Department opens 7.se ..
Registry Department opens 2 see am. /:
closes z 90 pm.
Carriers Window open Evenings-s. 20
pm. to 100 pm.
Stamp Window-Opens z go am, closes
1880 pm daily.
sundays-Opens 100 a-m. ; closes II. %
am.
Public Corridor open until v.eO pm.
GEORGE n. TICM
poAtfnnRf~r.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12

Answering a want ad." some OF
these days will start you on the
SHORT CUT to affiuence-so fa7
MS there is any Short cut" Fer
who can answer where any road
leads to?"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-12
CIGAR MANUFACTURER

Victor Bcnish, SO Washington S.s
Our sc Cigar is the best. SO smokers
aay. Give them a trial and be con-
WINGED
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-11-30
County Normal Notes.

The class have nearly finis he'd their
work of the writing Of fables of which
they have a very fine collection.
The members OF the normal class
have joined the atheletic association
and have started to play tennis.
Most of the members have been very
enthusiastic over the game.
Miss Ethel Caine. a member Of last
years class, has completed her fall
term Of school and has gone to Flori-
da to spend part of the winter. Miss
Caine will return in time to commence
teaching Ia the spring.
Last Thursday afternoon the class
had for their re aiding lesson, "rhe
Death OF Balder." The members OF
the class took the part OF the diff er-
ent gods. A very interesting little
play was given.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-11-30
Next Wednesday
The Free Public Auction
and Traders Exchange.

The interest manifested in the
public auction is sure guarantee OF
another successful sale, the notice
that other towns are talking OF 1t,
the entries that have been made from
a distance, as well as the interest
taken by our own town and country
people gives the impression that the
East Jordan plan is good one and is
going to win. The sale on Wednes-
day next will be especially good, in
that new articles as well-+as useful
second hand ones will be offered for
sale and there will doubtless be a
chance for bargains. The sale OF fur
niture and clothing to take place at
one O'Clock, will be OF special interest
to the ladies.
Besides the articles listed for sale
there is promise of much more being
offered on the day Of the sale. II you
have anything to sell, bring it in. Ii
you want to buy or exch ange. you
may find just what you are looking
for. The sale begins promptly at 10
O'Clock. No waiting. There will be
hot coffee and dOughnuts for every
body at noon. The latch string will
be outside and hearty welcome ex-
tended by the business men OF East
Jordan.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1907-11-30
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