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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-09-27

Mrs. F. E. Davenport, Mrs. T. r..
Odiorne and Mrs. b. G. Gentle will en-
terrain at l o'clock luncheon next
Wednesday for Miss Odiorne. The
luncheon will be given in the home OF
Mrs. F. E. Davenport, 1902 Norfolk
avenue.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-09-27
Hymenial.


The celebration of a golden wedding
which Is unique and interesting for
more than the fact that the couple, Mr.
and Mrs. Il. l.. Wilbur, have lived to-
gether for fifty years, occurred this
week at South Souix City, Neb., says
the Sioux City Journal speaking of the
golden wedding anniversary of the pa
rents of Mrs. w. A. Emery of Norfolk.
Not only have these two prominent
old settlers spent half century in
each others company, but all Of the
time has been spent In one Locality.
The last thirty years of the time has
been lived in the same house and each
year Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur have been
prominent figures at the annual gath
ering of the old settlers of Dakota
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur are among the
oldest living settlers of Dakota county,
having settled there in 1856, Mrs. Will
bur In July and Mr.. Wilbur in October.
Mrs. Wilbur came up the river from
st. Louis with Col" c. d. Martin,
and Mr.. Wilbur drove across the state
OF Iowa with his mother and her fam
| lily. They were married September IS,
1857
The golden wedding was also re-
markable not to say pleasant for all
the children and grandchildren of the
couple were present.
Judge e. H. Wilbur Of Draper, S.
D.; d. C. Wilbur, of Sioux City and
Mrs. w. A. Emery of Norfolk. Neb..
were the children of the union. all
these returned to the old home. There
are twelve grandchildren and they at
tended the celebration. Other rela-
tives who were present include me-
phews and cousins in the persons of
John Wilbur and Jefferson Wilbur, OF
Ponca, Neb.; George Wilbur Of Wayne,
Neb.: Mrs. Ella Wilbur, Of Wayne and
Mrs. A. Baker Of Akron, Iowa, and
their families.
| In the afternoon and evening re-
ception was given for the old settlers
and townspeople of Dakota county and
South Sioux City.
| Mr.. Wilbur is 70 years old and Mrs
Wilbur is 20. Both are in remarkably
good health and enjoyed the occasion
TO the utmNst,
! Pierce Call Miss Emma Nettie
Carver of this city and Evert Coax
LEY, of Norfolk, were married at the
latter place last Sunday morning, Sept
18th. The marriage was not wholly
unexpected at some time in the future
by the parents of the bride, d. H. ant
Eliza Carver, but coming at this time
was a great surprise. The bride IL
we'll and favorably known here, hav
ing first lived here as little girl ant
a few years ago came back with hel
folks to again reside here. The groom
is a young and prosperous gentleman
of Norfolk, owning a nice home anC
engaged in teaming and contract work
The young peoples friends will unite
in best wishes of happiness and pros
lperity in future life.
| The marriage of Miss Mona Kloke
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Kloke
to Mr.. Louis Clarke, was the principa
levent in Omaha society circles during
the week. Miss Kloke is we'll know
in Norfolk, having visite dhere thi
summer. Her parents formerly liveC
at West Point.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-09-27

The fact that not all of the people
have yet learned to read the ads, is
in way-unfortunate for the bar
gain hunters"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-09-27

A want ad. is publicity in a small
package.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-09-27

Ladies' of the Congregational church
served delicious dinner in the church
parlors last evening and realized ma
terial profit from the undertaking.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-09-27
SOCIAL EVENTS OF WEEK
AUTUMN ATMOSPHERE BRINGS
ACTIVITY BACK TO LIFE.
CARDS AND DANCING COMING
Little White EnVelopes Are Flying
Hther and Thither In Norfolk and
the Season OF Social Gaiety May be
Said 10 Have Arrived.
IFrom Tue DAYS Dntiy.1

things social have taken on new life
for the coming season in Norfolk and
little white envelopes have already be-
gun ct scurry hither and thither
through the town Before long cards
will be dug out of the writing desks
for a new winter at whist and the or
chcstra music will strike up with the
waltz and two-step.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-09-27

Mrs. S. f. Erskine has issued invita-
lions to a number of ladies for next
Friday afternoon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-09-27

The marriage of Miss Mona Klole,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. F, Kloke,
to Mr.. Louis Clarke, was the principal
event in Omaha society circles during
the week Miss Kloke is we'll known
in Norfolk, having visite dhere this
summer. Her parents formerly lived
at West Point.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
COLONIAL SOCIETIES
TO CELEBRATE FEB. %.
Will Have II Big Gathering ut STATE
Capital-Sons of Revolution
are Active.

TRENTON. Feb. "a movement
Is on foot TO have all patriotic organ
cations, more particularly the colonial
societies. meet in this city February
% and fittingly observe Washington 5
birthday.
The arrangements so far call for a
meeting of the Sons of the Revolution
and other societies at 10:39 at the
Trenton House and special religious
service at the Trinity P. E. Church at
IL. AT this service the Rev. DE-
Humphries, of Morristown, will de-
liver an address.
At 1890 O'Clock the organizations
will meet in the assembly chamber at
the state house, where addresses will
be made by members of the organiza-
tions. Admission will be by card only
to the luncheon which will follow the
meeting.
The affair is in charge of Professor
William Libbey, of Princeton, Foster
G. Griffith and Robert G. Belville, of
this city, members of the Sons of the
Revolution.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
men or PRESBYTERY
TO HAVE CONVENTION.
Fourth Church of Trenton is to be the
Meeting Place-Many Promi-
nent Speakers.

TRENTON, Feb. 9:-The first
convention of the Presbyterian
churches in New Jersey will be under
the auspices of the committee on
Presbyterian Brotherhood of the Syn
cd of New Jersey, the Rev Frederick
e. Stockwell, of Beverly chairman,
and will be the guests of the brother
hood of Trenton.
The convention will be in Fourth
Presbyterian church Tuesday next at
II a. m. Addresses in the morning
will be by the Rev. Charles r. Erd-
man, d. D., The Brotherhood and
the Spiritual Life;" Waldo c. Genung,
"The Brotherhood and Church Activi-
ties;' Judge Rellstab, "The Brother
hood and Public Morality"
Addresses in the afternoon will be
on the general topic, "The Brother
hood and It's Work in City, Suburban
and Rural Churches" by the Rev.
William Y Chapman, d. D., j. +.
Totem, Esq, S. c. Harris, Judge Ian.
ming and others. Professor John f.
Gill will give the address OF welcome
and there will be an open parllamene
for discussion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
DISCUSSED
FRANCHISES.
City Comes In For Share Of at
tentiOn in High School
Literary Societies.

The Lincoln and Franklin Debat@
ing Societies held their weekly meets
ing in the high school building yester-
lay afternoon and carried out oxtena
i've programs.
The Lincoln society's program was
as follows: Debate, Resolved, That
Perth Amboy should grant franchises
to new ferry and traction companies.
in addition to those already granted
to the Staten Island Rapid Transit
Railway Company and the Public Ser
vice Corporation.
On the affirmative side were Miss
Leisa Henry, Arthur LaRoe and How
ard Hardiman. The negative side
was upheld by David Wilmer. Miss
Kathleen Martin and Miss Grace
Wright. The Affirmative side was
awarded the decision. The judges
were the Misses Mundy, Brown and
Sell.
The debate was followed by a hu-
morous reading BY Miss. Jetta Stacey
Miss M. Koyen read paper on
weakness OF the Block System. I
which was followed by a reading by
F. Reuter- entitled For Greater Perth
Amboy." The critics rRport was read
by Prof. Ramsey.
The Franklin society did not hold
a debate. There were substituted a
number of questions answered ex-
temporaneouslys The questions were
asked by P. Brank, II. Larkin, Miss
@. Shirley and MissfI. Halpern. Ex-
temporaneous answers were given by
Anderson. w Liddle, Miss M. Jen-
sen and Miss A. HriIbec. w. Lfddle
carried off the honors.
Following this was a reading by
Miss Anna Mortenson. which was fol-
lowed by defamation by Miss B.
Pullen.
The current topics were as follows.
Raising of congressman Salaries,
by Miss G.. Eilert; THE Terra Gotta
Combine" by Miss B. Bain;" reading
from Stoddard's lectures by Miss
Mary Girdley. The critics report
was read by Prof. Sheperd.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
GUARD RAIL SAVES MANY.
Crowded Car Is Kept ON Bridge After
Leaving Rails.

RED BANK, Feb. 9:--Only the
stoutness of the guard rail of the
bridge across the North Shrewsbury
river prevented crowded trolley car
from dropping from the bridge yes
terday afternoon. 1t would have been
a nine-foot drop into water and even
those who were not hurt by the drop
who have faced drowning.
The trolley car was one of the Red
Bank and Keyport line and was run
ming between this place and Keyport.
1t was going at fair rate OF speed
across the bridge when the wheels
left the tracks and the car slid along
on the snow. with the side grazing
the guard rail, which was twisted and
strained out of position by the pres
sure of the car against it. Snow on
the track made the car leave the
rails. The passengers were badly
frightened, but the danger was soon
past and no one was even hurt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
Excitement Over Fire.

Considerable excitement prevailed
at the home of John Gibbons, so Fay
ette street, Thursday night about IL
o'clock. When Miss Irene Gibbons,
one of his daughters, was about to
retire, she smelled smoke, and, upon
investigation, found that there was
a fire in one of the chimneys. Her
cries quickly brought several board
ers on the scene. They set to work
at once to extinguish the fire.
While the excitement was at its
height, one of the boards started to
turn in an alarm of ffre, but fell in a
snow bank and could not find the
alarm box. The fire was extinguish-
ed by John, TenBroecke, Eugene Null
lin and several of the boarders, with
out any damage
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
EIopement ~ NorwnIl..

NORWALK, Conn. Feb. .. r Louis
Klopsch, the eighteen-year-old son of
the Rev, Dr. Louis Klopsch, editor and
publisher of the Christian Herald IN
New York, it is said. has elopel with
Miss Harriet De klyn, the twenty one
year-old daughter of William +. De
Klyn, baker of this town, who is a
brother-in-law Of Mr.. lluylcs. the cam
dY manufacturer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
MORE PENSIONS
FOR JERSEYMEN
Interest in a Submarine ! Boat
Which is Being Tested by
Man From This State.
(Frbm the NEWS oorrespoude,,t. I,

WASHINGTON, Feb. e:--Repre-
sentative Van Wrinkle has been advis-
ed that pensions have been granted to
Richard Cook, of Kearny, at $40 a
month, from Dec. 19, 1906; Walker
A. Newton, of Kearny, at $40 a month
from Sept. 26, 1906; and Mrs. Brid-
get E. Osborn, of Harrison, at IS a
month from Dec. 90 1906.
Andrew Hector and DR.. J. w. Reid.
of Kearny, representing the Hector
Submarine Boat Company, of New
ark, are in this city in connection
with a test of working model of the
boat, of which Mr., Hector is the in
ventor, which was made this morning
in the navy yard. Mr.. Hector has
discovered new principle when il
is believed solves many of the diff
culties connected with submarine
navigation. They had an intervie "
with some of the officials Of the navy
department. and also with Admiral
George Dewey and all are deeply in
terested in the new boat. 1t Is ex-
pected that a report of the test OF the
Hector submarine boat will be made
by the board which witnessed 1t, IN
the near future.
Representative Howell has Jeen ad-
vised that pensions have been granted
to William Dennis, of Lakenrrst, at
$40 a month from Dec 5, 1906; and
to William H. Jones, of Lakewood, at
$12 a month from Jan. Q, 1907.
Charged with larceny, two young
men who gave their names as Asa
VanLiew and James e. Johnson, of
Point Pleasant, Monmouth county,
will be taken back home. They con-
fessed to having taken lot of things
from the home of George E.Wheelock,
a well known book-maker, who
spends the summer season at Point
Pleasant. When arrested the young
men were attempting to sell lady's
coat that had been made in Paris.
Johnson said that some of the prop
erty that had been taken from the
place, where he was the care-taAer,
had been sold in Philadelphia. The
Wheelock family are now in France.
Johnson was given checks for his sal
ary, each being payable at the first
of each month. He had changed the
dates of the checks and negotiated
them.
Edward w. Gray, of Trenton, sec
retary of the governor, made a flying
trip to this city yesterday and every
body is Wondering what it was all
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
DOCUMENTS
ARE MISSING.
Attorney General Jackson and
the Ice Trust : Evidence Taken
From The Office Files.

ALBANY, \. Y, Feb. 9.-All the evi
dence on which was based the com
plaint of Attorney General Julius May
er against the American Ice company
for dissolution of an alleged monopolS
of the ice business, served ON Dec. 20
has disappeared from the attorney gen
erals Office and cannot he found.
This announcement was made last
night by Attorney General William S
Jackson. Mr.. Jackson also made pub
lie affidavits of employees of. the at
torney generals office which show
that part at least Of the papers were
known TO be missing late in December
before the retirement Of his predeces
sor. Mr.. Mayer, but that the disap
pearance of tile evidence was moi
known to Mr. Jackson until early in
January, when, after he himself had
assumed Office. he took up the case
with view of further proceedings.
Mr.. Jackson said that he had served
a demand upon the American Ice com
pany for access to its books and rec
ords for the purpose of replacing the
lost evidence and that the company
had asked for time until Monday i'll
which to make answer. Mr.. Jackson
said that il the company refused he
would apply for a court order compel
ling the corporation to give him the de-
sired access.
The missing evidence includes the
original report about thirty-one type
written pages) made to Attorney Gen
eral Mayer by John II. McNeille, the
expert accountant, who made an eX-
haustive examination of the ice COM
pany's books, and ''forty-four volumi-
nous and bulky exhibits in amplifica-
ton thereof" In an affidavit made
public by the attorney general last
night Mr.. McNeille swears that while
he retained III his possession dupli-
cate copy of his report he Ibid not re-
tain nor has he ever had in his posses
sion or under his control copies Of the
exhibits attached thereto, and no cop.
les thereof We're ever made to his
knowledge, and deponent cannot make
up or reconstruct said exhibits" At
torhey General Jackson said that the
willful abstraction of evidence from
the attorney generals office would be
a crime under the provisions of the pc
nal code. This office has been thor
onghly searched" said Mr. Jackson,
but the missing documents cannot be
rnihld''
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
SEND A BOMB
BY EXPRESS.
Justice COrtese Is Blown to
Pieces by Internal Machine
SuSpeCtBlaCk HandAsSaSSin.

PATTERSON. y. j.. Feb. 9.-Justicc
OF the Peace kohert Cortese was al.
most literally blown to pieces in his
Office here by the explosion of an in
fernal machine sent him by express.
The Office was wrecked by the force
of the explosion, and the detonation
could be heard for blocks.
The Judge has actively aided the po-
lice in the capture of Italian law
breakers recently.
His son Robert, who received the
package from an American Express
messenger and who WAS watching him
when he opened the small parcel (which
contained the Internal machine was
hurled to one side OF the Office and was
bruised terribly by the explosion. SO
large WAS the charge of dynamite With
witch the weapon of vengeance WAS
loaded that ii blew six foot hole in
the floor and drove the desk on which
the package had been resting when be-
ing opened down into the cellar and
reduced it to kindling wood The elder
Cortcse died in the hospital
The report of the explosion was
heard by hundreds Of men aud WON
en-, who rushed to the Office, % Pas
sale street When they reached the
place they found the justice of the
peace on the floor dying. Not far
away was his son. who was semicon-
scious. The Office was filled with
wreckage, caused by the death dealing
blast
The police have ascertained that the
express package was shipped to this
city from Newark, although they be-
lievc it was made up here and then
sent TO Newark to be shipped This
clew, they hope, will enable them to
run down the perpetrators of the out
rage
Robert Cortese says that the small
parcel was wrapped in paper and tied
with strong twinc.
Resting the innocent appearing in
fernal machine on his desk, Justice
Cortese cut the twine and took off the
outer wrapper. Inside was another
paper wrapping. 1t was fastened with
n strap such rs children use to carry
school books.
Justice Cortese pulled the end of the
strap TO unloosen the buckle. The in
slant the justice pulled the end of the
strap there was Il deafenlng explosion
and binding flash.
Justice Cortese was hurled toward
the door. the son was blown to the
other side Of the room, the desk and
part of the floor disappeared and
smoke began to pour out of the dis
mantled room
When surgeons reached the side of
Justice CorteSe ana examined him they
discovered that both legs and both
arms We're broken. His face and body
were lacerated terribly ana Ills spinal
column was fractured. lie had re-
ceiyed almost the full force of the dy-
Mantle
The boy was burned as well as
bruised
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
FRENCH NAVAL DISASTER



Causes Nine Deaths.
lLORIENT, France. Feb. 9--There
has been another catastrophe in the
FrAnch navy. Early IN the day an en-
plosion occurred on board the torpedo
boat No. $50. and as result nine men
are dead and several sustained in
juries.
Torpedo boat No. $50 was launched
but short time ago. and at the time
of the accident she was undergoing,
prior to being placed in commission,
her full power steam trial in the road
stead
A technical naval committee on
board at the time declared the trial
successful, but as. the boat was return
ing to her anchorage safety tube
forming part of the evaporation APP
paratus burst. and as result mass
Of flame was forced into the stoke
hole, where the engineer. Il quarter
muster and nine stokers were ut work
The engineer and eight of the stokers
were instantly burned to death. their
bodies being practically reduced to
cindels, and other stokers were severe
" injured
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. "a dis
patch from Hnrbin, Manchuria says
that the Japanese are putting up two
monuments on Peropclochny hill, Port
Arthur. 10 the memory of the Russian
and japanese soldiers who fell in the
siege. In proximity to the monument
TO the Russians Russian chapel Will
be built bearing the following inscrIp-
tion: I'm memory of the heroes who
met their death in defense Of Port Ar
thur"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
FOR NEW HOUSES.
The Wolf Construction Company
Purchases -Four Lots.

The Wolf Construction Company
has recently purchased four lots.
100x25 feet at Paterson street and
Brighton avenue, from Ward p.
Synder through the Brewer G Bolger
agency.
Max Gibian, of the Wolff Construc-
tion Company, said yesterday that
his firm will shortly have plans pre-
pared for eighteen private apart
ments, in the form of a three-story
brick and terra Gotta building, SINH
lar to the nearly-completed apart
ment house at Gordon street and
Madison avenue, to be erected on
those four lots. Six buildings ad-
joining each other will be erected on
these lots. each made to accommodate
three families. Work will be com
menced as soon as the plans can be
completed and bids received.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
Hymn 399. Sermon.
Prayer. Hymn 40S. Benediction

Hymn 399. Sermon.
Prayer. Hymn 40S. Benediction
Organ Postlude, Gluck.
Evening Service.
Organ Prelude, Andante Favori
(In Mozart's style), Bendel
Hymn As. Prayer.
Anthem, ''Now the Day is over.
Marks; Mrs. Macan and chorus.
Psalter for the sixth Sunday even
ing. Gloria Patri.
Offertory, Romance in E fiat, Clark.
Soprano solo, Just for Today" Alb
bott; Mrs. Il. w. Macan.
Hymn So. Sermon.
Prayer Hymn 259. Benediction.
Organ Postlude, Grand March,
Volkmann.
Sunday Services.
$3.50 a. M, morning meeting;
1880 a. m. and 1880 p. M, public
services; $3.50 p. M, Sunday school
6:30 p. m, Epworth League. The
Epworth League service will be led
by Harry Dewitt. Topic, "The Bless
ings of Helpfulness. I" Arthur Colyer
will sing.
The Week.
Tuesday, p, M, no meeting of the
Thimble Club, in consequence of the
holiday. p m, regular meeting of
the Choral Society
Wednesday, 7:45 p. M, mid-week
prayer and praise meeting.
Thursday evening. chicken and
oyster pate supper by the Ladies'
Auxiliary in the lecture room.
Friday, p. m, meeting OF the
Junior League.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
OPPOSE KEAN'S BILL.
Mayor Pagan Sends Protest to the
Secretary of War.

JERSEY CITY, Feb. 9:-Mayor
Pagan, at the solicitation of the
Board of Trade and leading mer-
chants, has sent to the secretary of
war remonstrance against the prop
osition of Senator Kean that the rail
way bridges over the Hackensack riv-
er be closed for two hours each morn
ing and evening to avoid the deten-
tion of trains by open draws. A hear
ing is set for today at Washington.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
ANOTHER RACE AT RINK.
Fifth Heat in Series for Medal at
Lyceum Roller Ring.

The fifth heat in the preliminary
races for the county Championship
was run at the Lyceum roller skating
rink last night. Peter Rosenvinge
and John Williams were the contests
ants. In the sixth lap something
went wrong with Williams skates
and he dropped out, Rosenyinge win
ming the race by Y laps. To make
the race more exciting, William Chris
topherson joined in and gave Rosen-
yinge a warm chase, finally gaining
the lead.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
Hatters win Go pnck 10 wor,.

ORANGE. y. J., Feb. 9.-President
John \. Aloftit of the United Hatters of
North America after conferring with
Il committee from the National Fur
Felt Hat Manufacturers association.
sent word here that the 400 striking
hattcPs would go back to work Mon
lat- There will be a peaceful solu-
tion' Of the strike dispute" Motif said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
THEATRE PLANS SOON.
Will BE Here Feb. 28--Break Ground
About March 10.

William ]. Counihan, one of the
promoters of the local theatre, noti-
fed local men in charge yesterday
afternoon to the effect that the plans
for the Majestic theatre will be sent
here on February 2S. He also stated
that everything is in readiness, and
If the weather remains favorable,
ground will be broken for the new
building on or about March 10.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09

OLEAN, \. y. Feb. 81 Mr.. Higgins
has taken a satisfactory amount of
nourisllment during the last twenty
-four hours and is somewhat better
DR.. lIibbard again requested the de-
NAL Of reports that Mr.. Higgins death
was matter of only Il few hours.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
Hn PROBABLY DESERVED IT.

PILL knew a girl in the country
who wrote on an egg. which was gong
with others to The city her name ana
address. and just over them; Will
The man who gets this please write to
me?"
Jill Well, did she hear from It!
Il think not. The inference IS that
the man who got 1t was an actor, ana
that the inscription became destroyed
the evening it was handed 70 him over
the footlights" - Yonkers States
man.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
Schooner Leaking Badly.

BOSTON, Feb. 9:--The Schoonerl
Grace Davis, from South Amboy for
Quincy Point with coal, which was
towed in here Thursday, last mainsail,
forestaysail and flying iib and had her
rudder carried away. The vessel II
leaking badly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-09
Panama Views at South Amboy.
cnocanI 70 fho IlN IMfl MEWH.

SOUTH AMBOY. Feb. 9:-An in
teresting stereoptican entertainment
was given in the Y. M. G. A. rooms
last night, The subject was The
Land of the Ihcas." Views OF Pana-
ma were shown, Illustrating the pro-
gress being made on the canal there.
1t was very instructive. There was a
good attendance.