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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-14

Do not forget the big semi-annual
sale at the D. c. Wilbur Store. Moth
ing will be reserved during this sale.
and you will have the opportunity of
the year for getting just what you
have needed for your home at the low
est possible figure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-14

The travelling art gallery of original
paintings will be in Marshalltown on
January 90, % and "a under the di-
rection of the Woman's Club. The
program to have been given January
is has been postponed until January
%.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-14

Schutzenbach, the South Third av-
enue meat man, has the best and
cleanest meats. Prompt delivery and
right prices
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-01-14

Mrs. Peter Paulson, of LeGrand, who
is making her home for the present
with her uncle, j. T. jackson and fam
lily, is the mother of an eight-pound
girl. born today. Mr.. Paulson, after
a brief visit here, returned to LeGrand
today. Mother and babe are doing
we'll.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
A SOUTH ANNOY BOOM.

South Amboy may have been dub
bed in the past as slow-going, but as
matters are now shaping themselves,
and as the rumors turn to realities
it now looks as though tidal wave of
prosperity was about to sweep over
the town in the near future. We have
three factories In operation within
the borough limits, another building
completed awaiting the machinery a
rumor going through the town that
another bank will soon be located
here with capitalization of one hun
dred thousand dollars, and on Tues
day evening, we are told, number
of our prominent business men held
4 meeting for the purpose of inaugur-
ating another building and loan asso-
citation. With two lumber and supply
companies, the borough must certain
" go and the sewers too; all that is
wanted is little push to get indus
tries located and then not only sew
ers but all other necessary improve
ments Will come.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
HuGUEhOT.
BARN DURNED.

The firemen of Huguenot Engine
Company were called out again last
night at 6:30 O'Clock for a fire that
totally destroyed an old unoccupied
barn situated on the old Eddy proper
ty in Amboy avenue, this place. The
place Is now owned by Wood. Harmon
& Company, real estate dealers, of
257 Broadway, New York city. The
fire was discovered by Patrolman
Robert Benedict. of the sub precinct
station, Tottenville, who ran to box
SO, in Huguenot avenue, and turned
In the alarm. A second alarm was
turned In at 6:45 o'clock, which
brought out Amicitia Hook & Ladder
and Citizen Engine companies of
Pleasant Plains, The fire soon burnt
itself out. 1t looked for a time as If
other buildings nearby would catch
fire from flying sparks. This is the
same barn that was discovered on fire
last Saturday and was extinguished
before any serious damage was done.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but
it is thought that 1t is the work of
incendiaries. The barn being old
the loss Is placed at about 500. The
police are at work on the case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
ROOSEVELT.
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mrs. Nicholas Rizak and daughter
have been spending few days with
relatives in Newark.
Miss Minnie Compton is recovering
from the effects of blood-poisoning
caused through the bite of pet dog,
here, recently.
Peter Bingle. who has been laid up
at his home suffering from burns re-
ceived at the Barber Phosphate
Works, last week, is convalescing.
Mrs. James Mullin, of Woodbridge
avenue, spent yesterday in Elizabeth.
Mrs. j. Wynad has removed from
Lafayd street to Railway avenue and
Mrs. Shapiro FROM Railroad avenue to
Lafayd street into the house formerly
occupied by Mrs. Wynad.
Miss Fanny Slugg is seriously Ill
at her home with the grip.
Mr.. Paul Mullin and son were visit
ing friends in New York yesterday.
DR.. Joseph Wantock and Mr.. Louis
Bradford witnessed the Regal Let
ter" at the Manhattan Opera House
Tuesday night.
Dr. Joseph Wantock was visiting at
Newark yesterday.
Mrs. J. Little is visiting her moth
er-ip-law, who is seriously IL at East
Orange.
Mrs. Max Glass and daughter have
returned after weeks stay in New
York state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28

LOCAL ITEMS.

The w. A. AIS defeated the Roselle
Casino team at the bowling match on
the Woodbridge alleys ON Tuesday
evening in two ont of three games
Score: w. A. A.,791, 79S, GIG; Ros-
ellie, 1855, SAT, 1856.
Nus. A. E. Williamson entertained
the Sewaren library Whist yesterday
afternoon at her residence on Railway
avenue.
Mrs. c. j. Demarest, of Green
street. observation-disclosures from out of
town this week.
The Sewaren bowling team will
bowl the w. A. AS on the Wood
bridge alleys on Monday night.
Mr.. Jonas Coddihgton Is Ill at his
residence on Edgars Hill.
The ladies of the Congregational
church give the long planned for tur-
key supper tonight in the church par
lors. Tickets only fifty cents.
Mie c. Craske, of New York, has
re-opened his wax house on Edgar's
Hill and will begin making wax on
Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Mazzur is spending a
few days in New York city.
The Whist Club will meet tomor-
row AFTERNOON dt 4tut TSSlueuCc vi
Mrs. b. w. Hoagland, on Barron ave-
nue..
Mrs. S. B. Brewster will entertain
a few friends at dinner tonight at her
residence in Grove avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Cutter and
Miss Cutter. of Green street, will
leave town this week for a southern
trip.
DR.. r. j. Morrison, of Brooklyn,
was the guest of Mr. F. L. Perry, of
Railway avenue, yesterday.
The Bridge-it Club will be enter
tained next Wednesday afternoon at
the residence of Mrsr w. J. Stewart,
on Railway avenue.
Mrs B. Collins Edgar and Miss
Robinson, of Railway, were in town
yesterday.
Miss Elsie Schwartz has returned
home after visiting Mrs. A. Nickelsky.
Mr.. Joseph Kuhn and Ida and John
Kuhn visited the Hippodrome last
week.
Miss Kathryn Gardner is recover
ing after recent attack of the grip.
Miss Fannie Deter Is suffering with
a severe cold.
Mrs. Albert Nickelsky is slowly re-
covering from an attack of paralysis
of the nerves.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
Np EIsHER,s FTINERAL.

The funeral of Rinalder Fisher
fifty-five years old, retired druggist
of this place, who died at the home OF
his sister, Mrs. Licinia Bedell, in Am
boy avenue, Sunday night, after a
lingering illness, took place from his
late residence yesterday afternoon
and was attended by large number
of friends and relatives. Rev. Robert
A. Brown, pastor of St. Pauls M. +.
church, officiated. The Masonic SER
vice was conducted by Right worship
full John A. Kennedy, of Huguepot
Lodge No. 381, F. and A. M, followed
by the knights of Pythias service,
which was conducted by Deputy
Grand Chancellor Ira X. Morris, of
the seventh district of the state Of
New York. Several pieces of flowers
were received, including a large Pill
low from the knights of Pythias, and
a pillow from the Masonic order. The
pallbearers were three from the Mas
ons, James A. Androvette, Abram
Latourette and Oliver Weir, and
three from the Knights of Pythtas,
Abram Johnson, John Peters and
Theodore Jobes. 1nterment followed
in Bethel cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28

WOULD HAVE A FERRY.
People of the Borough Tired Of n.
s. L. II. r u Gnn,.i..n

People of the Borough Tired Of n. Y.
a l.. B. r. X. Service.
The treatment that the citizens of
south Amboy are receiving from the
~ 4. q L. B. r. K. company in the
way of accommodations and the per-
sistency with which they ignore all
the requests and criticisms of the
people of the borough through tn
press, it appears that those who ar,
IN position to endeavor to bring
about better condition of things
should do so now The only way to
bring corporation to it's senses as
to the necessity OF accommodating the
people Is to show them, If possible.
that the people of South Amboy are
not dependent on them.
The time was never more propl-
tious than the present when the
$25,0 0O0 dock might be utilized, the
people of the borough benefited and
made to feel more independent and a
stubborn and arrogant corporation
and their superintendent taught q
lesson that will not soon be forgot
ten. Cannot our mayor, council or
some of our most prominent and in
iiuential business men communicate
TIL luS ID cS ". II. II. company VINO
control the Staten Island Rapid Tran
sit, with view of having them con-
tinue their boat running from the
island to Perth Amboy on to the
South Amboy dock for passengers,
Freight, etc, by the Rapid Transit
road to New York city? We believe
this could be brought about and by
giving the people of South Amboy the
same rate of fare as from Perth and
taking into consideration the cheaper
fare, the pleasant ride, think II would
be paying Investment for the B. &
o.. and a benefit for the people of the
borough, besides evening up for the
neglect ahd disrespect we have en-
dured ii the past. VIII the author
tiles make q move in this direction or
will the citizens have to take 1t In
hand themselves?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mrs. Joseph Compton was yisitoi
1t Elizabeth on Tuesday of this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Outwater. of Henry
street, visited Matawan Wednesday
for the purpose of attending the fun
eral of a relative.
Mrs ]. Y. Irwin is busily engaged
In training the members of the Sab
bath school for the services on Easter
Sunday. From the arrangement oi
the program and from what we know
of Mrs. Irwin as an Instructor, this
service promises to be one of the best,
If not the best, ever rendered there.
The last meeting of the official
board of the John street M. f. church
for the conference year will take
place tonight. All members of the
board are requested to be present.
Bertram Longstreet, locomotive
fireman in the p r. r. yard at this
place, who was quite seriously in
jured over a week ago by coming In
contact with a steel car standing on
the track alongside of the one on
which his engine was passing, has so
Ear recovered as to be enabled to visit
his parents, who reside at Toms
River.
Miss Alvah Compton, of David
street, is visiting friends and relatives
in Hightstown.
Master Th omas Allen, son of James
Allen, of Elizabeth, returned home
on Tuesday after spending several
days with his grandmother in David
street
Enterprise Hook and Ladder Com
Dany of South Amboy. will hold a
ball in st. Mary's hall, corner of Stew
ems avenue and Augusta streets, in
about month.
A cat certainly loves fish and takes
risk to secure 1t. Some
one near the corner of Broadway and
Bordentown avenue, on Tuesday eve
ming, In emptying a can of salmon
had left some small portions of the
fish in the can. Thomas came along
and concluded to indulge in fish
supper, but like many other animals
of a higher order he was doomed to
for upon inserting
his head In the can he was unable to
remove 1t and in this condition was
found by John Willets, who took the
cat into l.. F. Meinzer's store and
ther found it necessary to cut away
the can to release Thomas.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Thorn, former
residents of Middlesex county, but
now of Clarksville, Tenn, are visit
ing his sister, Mrsr. Richard Rue, on
Main street.
The case of John and Bridget Quin-
Ian VS.. Michael Welsh for damages
for grading Main street, which result
ed in verdict for the plaintiffs and
was continued on motion for new
trial, was argued yesterday before the
Supreme Court. Decision was re-
served, F. NJ P. Pearse was counsel
for plaintiff; A. H. Strong, for the
defense.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
EUCBRE CLUB MEETING.

The Princes Bay EucMe Club was
entertained at the home of Mrs. JOS
eph Dobson, in Woodrow, yesterday
afternoon and delightful time was
had. Point euchre was the feature,
after which refreshments were served
by the hostess. The following were
awarded prizes: Mrs. A. NJ. Sprague,
of Tottenville, first prize, half dozen
butter spreaders, and Mrs. H. Kesner,
second, set of nut picks. The next
meeting will be held at the home Of
Mrs. Emil Jost, in Woodvale avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
TO RECEfvE APPOINTMENT.

Grover G.. Vaughn, of Fisher ave-
nue.. this place, and George H. Cole,
Of Princes Bay, who passed their ex-
animation successfully some time ago
before the municipal civil' service
commissioner for the position of pa
trolmen of the city Of New York, were
up before the police surgeons in Man
haitian Tuesday of this week and also
passed that examination. They will
be called before the commissioner the
first of the week to receive their APP
pointment. Lester Rogers is up be-
fore the commissioners today for his
appointment. He will be assigned to
a precinct on probation for thirty
days. He must do patrol duty during
that time so many hours each night
and attend the training school in
Manhattan during the day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28

NEW posT OFFICE ASSURED.
Bids Advertised for and Long Agita-
ton il Rewarded.


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stiss Minnie Sleight the postmistress.
received last night the following no.
.t,na 10 he noefad In The office. E.M.
NJorris assistant superintendent of
saIarv and allowance division. will re-
ceiva nronosals IN to and including
March Ok 1q07 for the following
furnishings of suitable premises for
nost. office pnrposes at Tottenville,
sndar a lease If five or ten years
from Jnlv + 1907 in accordance with
the following. which. will be noted:
Enrnishing Of rent. heat. light. clos
e+s safe and ali necessary furniture
and enuinment for fhe nroper con
drct IF said ofIice at state price per
a annum The rennirements for the
said ,urnoeee must he not less than
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
LOCAL ITEMS.

The sidewalks in Amboy avenue
are in a bad condition and well de-
serve the attention of the sidewalk
commissioner.
Mrs. M. E. 2. Anderson dancing
class meets in Knights of Pythias hall
tonight.
The Women's Christian Temper
ance Union will hold food sale In
their hall, in Centre street, tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. George Owens, of Brooklyn, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J..
]. Vaughn, Jr., in Fisher avenue.
A rehearsal of the Easter music by
the vested choir of the Church of st.
Stephen was held after service in the
church last night.
United Council, Junior Order AM
erican Mechanics, meets in their
rooms in Main street tonight
A meeting of Court Tottenville,
Foresters of America, was held In the
Lehman building last night
Charles Withers, of Stapleton, was
a local visitor last night.
Mrs. Frank Valentine, of Wood
bridge, spent yesterday with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Ellis, in Main
street.
A rehearsal of the cantata, Easter
with the Angels, that is to be given
in Knights of Pythias hail under the
auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society, OF
St. Paul's church, next month, was
held in the hall last night under the
direction of Mrs. Charles T. Van
Duesen and Mrs Anna o. Davis, plan
ist
The regular monthly meeting of
the Uniform Rank Of the knights OF
Pythias of Richmond Lodge No. so,
was held in their rooms in x. OF T.
hall last night.
The flags on the local fire houses
are displayed at half mast for the two
firemen, Albert Damn and Henry e.
Baker, of Engine 26, who were killed
at. fire early yesterday morning IN
the Volunteer Market, 57S Eighth
1uQpuo H
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
LOCAL ITEMS.

Miss Edna Vanderhoff has returned
to her home, in Denville, N. j.. after
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. James Gra-
ham, in Woodvale avenue.
Miss Ada Ostermeyer, of Woodvale
avenue, has again accepted position
at the S. S. White Dental Works, in
Princes Bay
William Vaughn. of Port Mon
mouth, N. j.. formerly of this place,
visited friends here last week.
Rev. and Mrs. J. B. ]. Rhodes have
as their guest Mrs. l.. Walters.
Emil Trimpin has returned home
after a visit with friends in Philadel-
phia.
William r. Porter, of Amboy ave-
nue., has recovered from his recent
attack of the grip.
A meeting of Molly Stark Council,
Daughters of America. was held in
their rooms in Amicitia hall last
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
MADISON PETERs COMING.

DR.. Madison Peters, of New York,
will preach in the First Baptist
church, corner of Second and Stock
ton streets, on Easter Sunday, March
81. DR.. Peters is preacher Of note
and is recognized as the theatrical
preacher. that is to say in giving a
full explanation of matters, he rents
the Majestic theatre for divine service
each Sabbath and breaches to large
congregation each Sunday. Those
who desire to listen to grand gospel
sermon would do well to be at the
Baptist church on Easter Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
TOTTENvILLE.
NEW ATHLETIC CLuB.
viii BE Organized in This Place
Within Few Days.

viii BE Organized in This Place
Within Few Days.
A new athletic club is about the
next thing to be organized in this
place Several prominent men of the
town are back OF it, one of whom is
James Gcrow, a physical cultdre man
of this place. Frank Bloom, Alfred
Weller. William O'Brien, James For
tier. DR.. Walker Washington and sew
eral others are interested. meet
ing will be called the first of the week
to elect officers and appoint commit
tees to secure all kinds of athletic
pharaphernalia for the club rooms
They have already secured rooms
which the deal will be closed for this
week Il Itro ed - have owing
machine, pdnchil,s b-g, s"-ging
rings, all kinds of exercises and also
a billiard table. The fee to join this
club will be $5 and the dues VIII be
nominal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
PLEASANT PLAINS.
CRESCENT EUCHRE CLUB.7

The members of the Crescent
Euchre Club, of Tottenvllle, were en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. Stephen
Slower, in Amboy avenue, this place,
Yesterday afternoon. The feature OF
the afternoon was progressive point
euchre played for prizes. Refresh
ments were served and most de-
lightful time was had. The following
were awarded prizes: Mrs. r. Hoehn,
first prize, lunch cloth, and Mrs. H. A.
Bachman. The next meeting Will be
held at the home of Mrs. Bachman,
in Johnson avenue, Tottenyille.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28

An English electrical expert has
discovered means of ripening ba-
nanas to order. The lunches are
hung in an air-tight glass case in
which are number of electric lights.
The artificial light and heat hasten
the ripening process In proportion to
the number of lights turned on. Rec
ords have been made which enable
the operators to make d livery of any
desired quantities at any agreed time.
Popular Mechanics.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
TO DEDICATE BOROUGH HALL.

Preparat1Ons nave been started Tor
the formal dedication of the new bor-
'ough hall at st. George. Although
the building has been completed for a
long time, there have been no dedica-
ton ceremonies owing to the fact
that the ground surrounding 1t has
not been levelled off and placed in Or
der according to the contract But
this will all be done by spring and 1t
is proposed to have the formal open
ing of this public building on Tues
day, May 81, the third anniversary of
the laying of its cornerstone. An
elaborate program will be arranged
for the occasion, in which number
of the city officials will take part.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28

!RIIIllENnm mMEzNEEIlH HlIIIlMIk K1INlRII
MASOITE BAIL.

The Danish Brotherhood held a
masque ball Saturday night which
was largely attended Many beauti-
full costumes were worn There were
four prizes awarded to the two most
original lady and gentleman, and two
most comical; The first prize was a
handsome clock which was awarded
TO Mrs. Sindberg, who was dressed
as a Dane, carrying the Danish flag.
The bath robe was awarded to Mrs.
Crook. The prize for the most COM
ical was won by Thomas Gallagher,
representing rags. He was awarded
pair of cuff buttons. Mrs. Albert
son won the brooch pin for being the
most comically dressed lady.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
AT CHURCH OF ST. STEPHEN.

The special lenten service in the
Church of St. Stephen was conducted
by the rector. Rev. Guy.A. Jameson.
last night. He gave an excellent ad-
dress. Rev. Charles J. Adams, of st.
Luke's Episcopal church, Rossville,
was. to have been here but was pre-
vented at the last moment from COM
Ing. but will be here at the service
next Wednesday night and on the fol-
lowing week. Wednesday, March 13.
the Rev Thompson, rector of st,
Simon's church, Concord, Staten ISL
and, will conduct the services.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
TO BUILD RESIDENCE.

,,a Winfield s. HolberH of Huguenot,
carpenter and builder, signed the con-
tract for the erection of the hand
some residence of Stephen Cossey, on
his property recently purchased at
Elliott avenue and Bentley street,
this place. David Williams has the
contract for the mason work. That
was also signed yesterday. The build
ing will be thoroughly up-to-date
with all modern improvements 1t
VIII be % by 32 and will, when CON-
pIeted, ,,cost about $1,000, Work will
be started as soon as the weather per-
mits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
HOLDING REHEARsALs.

The Aimia Musical Society, OF this
place, is holding rehearsals weekly
for the entertainment and musical to
be given by the society in the Oriental
pavilion at Eltingville, March 90.
The rehearsals are being held under
the direction of Professor Horn, of
Princes Bay. An excellent program
is being arranged for that night and
a fine evenings entertainment will be
given. The committee in charge is
Miss Violet LaForge, chairman; Miss
Rosalind Doty and Thomas McNulty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28

Green gutta-percha is now obtained
from the leaves of the caoutchouc
tree, and is said to be more durable
than that procured by cutting into the
stem of the tree. Unlike the ordinary
product, it does not require an expen-
sive process of publication. so that
it's cost is cheapened. In France
green gutta-percha is now being en-
ployed in the construction of sub
marine cables.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
The Witness of Ace.

God has arranged a series Of tests
along ones path which brings out
to view the principles which really
govern us. BY the time we reach old
age, If not before, these many cru
cibles through which our spirits are
called to pass have removed all doubt
as to whose we are and whom we love.
Sherlock Bristol.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-28
FRIDAY AFTERNOON WHIST.

The Friday Afternoon Whist Club
was entertained at the home of Mrs.
j. f. Bedell, in Main street, yesterday
afternoon instead of on their usual
day, tomorrow. Progressive whist
was played for prizes, followed by
dainty refreshments that were served
by the hostess. The following were
awarded prizes: Mrs. George w.
Moore, first prize, lace handkerchief,
and Mrs. Alfred Sparkling, second,
pair damask towels. The next meet
ing will be. at the home of Mrs. Ec-
mund Cuny, in Main street, Thursday
afternoon.