The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-19
HARRlSoN-EAST NEWARK.

A number of relatives and friends Of
Miss May Markham rendered her q recep-
tlon last night at her parents residence,
l0la Davis street, Harrison. A large num-
Der of young people were present, and
songs. plano selections and Rotations were
rendered. Miss Maxham played several se-
lections on the piano. Songs were sung by
Miss Mary LaWless and Miss Anna Me-
Cormick. A recitation was given by Miss
Mamie White. and Miss Anna White rem
dered some vocal solos. Albert Cowles and
George Scott also rendered plano selections.
Following this supper vas served. Miss
Markham was the recipient Of many pres
ents from her friends. Some of the guests
We're. Miss Mamie White Miss Anna
White. Miss Mary Lawless. Miss Eva
Markham, John Markham, Charles Markham,
William Y. Markham, Miss Anna MeCor-
mick. Miss May Markham, Miss Margaret
German. Miss Mae Rhyme. Thomas Nc
Waters and Miss Sadie A. Smith, all OF
Harrison; George Scott, Bert Cowles Eu-
gene Cowles, of Roseville section; Owen
Charlton. JOIN Wild, Charles Chadwick,
John Come and Miss May Rhyme. all Of
Kearny.
Rurnors were current in West Hudson
today that Jeremiah f.. Riordan. OF East
Newark, who is superintendent of the Clay
street bridge over the Passaic River, was
going to be appointed as a member of the
East W Borough Council New Years
Day to fill the vacancy which exists in
that body by the resignation of Tere nee
II. O'Donnell. Mr.. Riordan, when seen
about the matter. denied that he was to
be named for the office, and said that he
would not accept it. He stated that he
has had the matter under consideration,
but denied that he is slated for the posi-
ton.
The annual meeting of Division No. 4.
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Of Harrison,
was held last night at Elberon Hall. Harri-
son, and the following were unanimously
elected as officers for the year 1903: rresi-
dent, Patrick j. Dwyer; -vioe-president,
John J. Carey: recording secretary, VIII
lam A. Brophy; financial secretary, James
j. McGovern: treasurer, John b. Pagan.
sergeant-at-arms. Timothy j. O'Brien, and
sentinel, Edward f. Dwyer. This IS the
third consecutive term MIR. Dwyer Is serv-
ing as president. The report OF the treas
lrere showed that the division was in a
good condition.
The funeral of Mrs. Ann Fischer. SO
years Did, wife of Joseph Fischer, of 16S
Maple street, Kearny, who died Tuesday
at her home, will be held tomorrow after
noon at 2 o'clock, from the First Baptist
Church, Harrison. The Rev. John Ram
dali Schaffer, pastor Of the church., will
o~ficiate at the funeral. The interment
will be in the Arlington Cemetery.
Night sessions were held in h Harrison
public schools last night, because on Mon
day night a free lecture was given in the
Harrison High School and no school ses-
slons took place. Wednesday evening the
schools are closed, as a rule.
Borough Collector Terence Fl. O'Donnell,
of East Newark, Is busy this week giving
checks to the members Of the East New
ark Fire Department for the amount of
s12 each. Nearly all the borough fire
fighters have been paid off. This amount
Is paid as the yearly salary of the fire.
men.
The annual meeting of Harrison Camp
No. 1924, Modern Woodmen of America,
Of Harrison, will be held tonight at Record
Hall, Harrison, when officers will be
elected for 1908. District Deputy Bernard
II. Murphy, of Cumberland, Md, who il
now residing In Arlington. will install the
| nf1nat.4 fn1loxNyinp fba elPptfnn- Affpfs the
regular business of the meeting is disposed
of a social time will take place, good
talent having been secured.
The regular annual meeting Of Harrison
Camp was scheduled to take place Decem-
Der s. at Record Hall, but, owing to the
absence OF several members, it was held
over until tonight.
Arrangements are being made for the
annual reception and dance of the Henry
r. Worthlngton Hydraulic Aid Society, of
Harrison, which will be held at krueger's
Auditorium, Newark January 10.
james ]. Maher, OF 224 Cleveland avenue,
Harrison. is confined TO his home With on
attack of illness.
Michael Erickson, 81 years old, OF Brook
lyn, was taken to the Hudson County jail
today by the Harrison police in default OF
furnishing $1,000 bail, which he was held in
by Judge Branegan for alleged fiourishing
of a revolver in Harrison.
The ninth anniversary entertainment and
dance of Kearny Council No. 402. knights
of m of West Hudson, Will take
place at Krueger's Auditorium, Newark,
Tuesday evening, January p. Preparations
are being made by the arrangements COM
mittee to make the affair a large one.
The West Hudson Educational Society at
a meeting last night decided to give its
first free lecture December 30. at Record
Hall, Harrison. II will he delivered by
George H.. Headley, of Kearny, and the
subject will be "The Panic; Its Cause.
Effect and Cure.
The annual reception and ball of Lodge
No. 1856, international Association of Ma
chinists, of Harrison, will be held tomorrow
night at Jaeobs's Hall, Harrison