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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
pLANKEn sHAn DINNER

Benjamin e. Streeter, proprietor
of the West End Hotel in Main
street, gave planked shad dinner at
that place to a few of his friends last
night. The dinner, which had been
prepared under the personal super
vision of Mr.. Streeter, who has the
reputation of getting up an affair of
this kind, was voted by all to be one
of the best that they had ever enjoy
ed. After dinner speeches were made
by DR.. H. " Mccormick, Alonzo Mil
liken, James McDermott and others.
The dinner was from until s
O'Clock. Those present were Alonzo
Milliken, of the Realty Trust Com
pany; DR.. H. ". Mccormick, Lieu
tenant Butler, of POI engine; James
McDermott, of the bureau of cleo
tlons; Roundsman Delafeld Rush, of
the sub precinct station; Roundsman
Sheehan, of Stapleton: Frank Bloom,
of the Island House; Charles Bowen,
b. Edward Streeter. Theodore w.
Woglom, Captain John Toland and
Albert Weller
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
SOUTH AMBOY.
THE POSTMASTERSHIP.
Many Are After the Place-Edwin
Roddy, Who Is Now in Charge,
has Large Popular Backing.

Excitement, though suppressed is
running at flood tide in reference to
South Amboy's postmaster. Judging
from what we see and hear, a great
many in the borough either want to
be postmaster or want the situation
for their friends. Who the lucky one
will be remains to be seen. Among
the names mentioned on the streets
are f. E. DeGraw, A. H. Slower, Fred
Diebert, Edwin Roddy, f. Williams,
c. Steuerwald, w. Dey and others we
are unable to recall. There will be
some disappointment for only one
postmaster can be appointed for
South Amboy.
Edwin Roddy, who has been the
assistant postmaster under his grand
father, has a large popular backing
and many of the leading citizens have
advanced his cause. That the young
man is competent to hold down the
position is evident from his past rec
ord and the fact that his grandfath-
er's bondsmen, who met Thursday.
decided to retain him in charge until
the vacancy is filled. MetuChen now
has postmaster but twenty-one
years old and as Edwin Roddy has
shouldered practically all the respon-
sibility for several years, he is looked
upon as fully capable 1t is known
that several leading citizens have in
terested themselves in his behalf and
if politics do NOT have everything to
do with it, Edwin Roddy may land
the appointment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
THIRD ACCIDENT.

The third accident of this week oc-
cetfrred at the S. S. White Dental
Works, in Princes Bay, last night at
5:40. O'Clock as the employees were
leaving the factory for their homes.
The last one happened just as Olaf
Hofstad, of Broadway, this place, had
mounted his bicycle and got started
on his way home. He was run into
by Neal Magee, of William street,
also of this place, and knocked from
his wheel. The wagon, which was
one of the stages plying between the
factory and this place, loaded down
with men, did not go over him, but
passed over his rear wheel and COM
pletely wrecked it. He was not in
iured. He was forced to walk TO the
Princes Bay station, where ne took
the train for home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
AIN To STUDENTS.

Placards have been prepared by
the New York Public Library and
will be posted in the class rooms OF
the public schools to inform the pup
lis of the nearest branch library
where books can be secured on the
subjects being studied of the pictures
in Metropolitan Museum of Art, and
of the particular exhibits in the Mus
cum of Natural History, which are
related to the subjects prescribed foi
study. In this manner it is hoped a
closer cooperation will be effected
between the public schools, the mus
Gums and the public library. A sep
arate placard has been prepared fol
each of the last five grades in the
elementary school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
TOTTEMEILLE.
NAyg gRE TNsANE.


Herman Ostermann, seventy-three
years old, German, of 81 William
street, this place, was found at the
corner of Broadway and Johnson
avenue, by Fireman Martin O'Leary,
of 101 truck, Broadway, this place,
about 1885 O'Clock yesterday after
noon shouting and acting in a strange
manner. He was bare-headed and
standing in the slush and snow with
nothing on his feet but an old pair of
carpet slippers. Upon being ques-
toned, nothing could be learned who
he was or where he was going. Fire
man O'Leaiy, after much persuasion.
finally got him to accompany him to
the sub precinct stationin Broadway,
where he WAS turned over TO the SER
geant at the desk. He was again
questioned and it was found that he
resided with his daughter Mrs Will
liam Drews at the address given Mr.
Drews, who is employed at the At
lantic Terra Gotta Company in this
place, was notified and he came to
the station house. M Drews said
his fat i"r ~ 'ls1R acting
very strange of late and imagined
that everybody was trying to do him
pOuily MAJ III. ne lCil WHilS dl HIS
home about a week ago and broke
his right arm and since that time he
has been growing steadily worse. AT
that time he was attended by DR..
Eastman, of Main street. AT the re-
quest of his son-in-law, Mr.. Drews,
he was held by the police. He. was
taken on the 2 o'clock train to Sta
pleton, where he was arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Marsh in the second
district court He was committed to
the City Farm Colony to be examined
as to his sanity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
LOCAL ITEMS.

A colonial reception will be given
at the club house on the evening OF
Washington's birthday. The COM
mittee has charge of the affair, which
promises to be the event of the sea
son.
There will be a meeting of the
school board this evening.
Mrs. Morris is visiting relatives in
Elizabeth.
Postmaster Pierson was kept busy
Thursday handling the extra valen-
tine mail.
Dr. Mason returned home Wednes-
day after very pleasant vacation of
month.
Kenneth Spear is at home with the
grip.
Mrs. Emery has returned from
Bayonne, where she has been visiting
her sister
Mrs. Edward Kelly gave lunch
con Thursday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
PLEASANT PLAINS.
EVENING EUCHRE CLUB.
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The Evening Euchre Club was en-
tertained at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Jessup, in Amboy avenue, Prin-
ces Bay, Thursday night Every
member was present and an enjoy
able time was had by all The feat
ure of the evening was progressive
point euchre played for prizes. Dainty
refreshments were served by the hos
tess. The following were awarded
prizes Mrs. Mortimer LaForge,
first ladies' prize, silver shoe horn,
and Mrs. Joshua Hitchcock, second.
china spoon tray; William Benz, first
gentleman's prize, half dozen hand
kerchiefs, and Mr.. Jessup, second,
necktie clasp. The next meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. Emil
Jost, in Woodvale avenue, Saturday
February 23.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mrs. William Nance has returned
to her home in Seguine avenue after
visit in Greenpoint,
William r. Porter is able to be
about again after his recent illness.
Captain John VanWyck, of Princes
Bay, has recovered from his recent
illness as a result of fall.
Rev. H. Handel, pastor of Princes
Bay chapel, will preach at 1880 p. m.
tomorrow and 8 p. m. Sunday school.
7:45 p. m. wednesday, Bible reading
and prayer meeting.
Mrs. Charles f. Wilbur, of this
place, is visiting her son, Max VIII
bur, in Mopticello, Sullivan county
n. ", where he is at present for his
health
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
LOCAL ITEMS.

Miss Grace Valentine, of Green
street. entertained few friends at a
valentine party Thursday.
Mrs. Clifford Maurer, of New York,
was in town Friday.
DR.. Seth Lockwood, who has been
i'll in a hospital in New York, return
ed to his home in Railway avenue,
Friday.
Mrs. Louis Wiss, of Newark, was
the guest OF Mrs. c. A. Campbell
Friday.
Mrs. f. F. Anness entertained the
friends of MIR. James Livingood, Jr.,
on Friday evening at her home in
Green street.
Mrs. Lloyd Stevens, of New York,
attended the Whist Club meeting
Friday afternoon.
At the bowling match on Thursday
evening the w. A. A. team won two
out of three games from the Oxfords,
of Newark.
Master Billee Demarest, of Sewar-
en-, is i'll with the whooping cough.
Mrs. Ira r. Spencer, of Upper Main
street, is visiting in Providence, R. l.
Mr.. f. l. Perry is i'll at his home
in Railway avenue.
MIS-. w. ii. DemareSt, OF upper
Green street, has rented the Kellogg
house in Railway avenue, and will
move there in the near future.
Mrs. Ellis Freeman, Jr, entertain
ed a few friends from New York on
Thursday evening at her residence on
Edgar's Hill.
Miss Jennie Shourds, of Edgar's
Hill, is able to be out after her recent
illness.
The w. A. A. bowling team will
bowl the Ilderan Outing Club team,
of Railway Monday night, February
is, on the Ilderan alleys.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
HUGuENOT.
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DEATH CAME SUDDENLY.

James H. Moore, sixty-eight years
old, an old resident of this place, died
suddenly at his home, in Amboy ave-
nue., at $50 O'Clock yesterday morn
ing. Mr.. Moore, who has been in the
employ of the S. S. White Dental
Company, at Princes Bay, for a num-
Der of years, got out of bed as usual
to go to his work at the factory, But
told his daughters, with whom he
resided, that he did not feel well.
They persuaded him to remain at
home. He went to his bed and the
two daughters, thinking that he was
rather quiet after two or three hours,
went to his room to see if he wanted
anything, when they found him dead
in bed fully dressed. The police
were notified and they took charge
of the body until Coroner Matthew
Cahill arrived. He viewed the body
and gave the permit for burial: The
cause of death was heart disease
Mr.. Moore, who was quite active for
a man of his age, worked right up to
the time of his death, but on account
OF his being with that company for so
many years, he was given all light
work and had almost his own time.
He worked at that factory when it
was known as the Princes Bay Can
die factory a good many years ago
he is survived by his daughters, Miss
Mary Moore and Miss Emma Moore,
with whom he lived, Mrs. Nelson
Okeson, of Tottenville, and one son,
John Moore.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
METUCHEM.
QUIET HOUR GLUE.

The Quiet Hour Club had a spec
tally interesting meeting Thursday
at the home of Mrs. Harold Edgar. 1t
being st. Valentines day, the rooms
were artistically decorated with red
hearts. The program commenced
with a quartet with mandolin accom-
paniment Mrs. Charles Prickett as
leader for the day gave current
events. Mrs. Spears paper, Heroines
of the Modern Novel, was enjoyed by
all, also Miss Mason's talk on Educa-
ton of the Blind. The quartet sang
Old Kentucky home, all joining in
the chorus. Mrs. Rowland assisted
Mrs. Edgar in hte dining room, where
dainty refreshments were served, in
keeping with the day The next
meeting will be with Miss Merritt
February 28.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
HORSE FEIJ.

A horse belonging to Captain
Abram Nance, of Amboy and Nance
avenues, Princes Bay, stumbled and
fell while descending the steep hill
in Blomingdale avenue, near Amboy
avenue, about IL o'clock yesterday
The hill being slippery at the time,
the animal slid for quite a. distance.
He was unable to get up at first. A
horse belonging to Pearsall & Son,
the butchers, also met with the same
mishap about IL O'Clock yesterday
Outside of few cuts on the knees
the horses were not injured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
FELL THROUGH TRAP DOOR.

At the FIRE in Henry Street on
Wednesday morning in the kitchen of
the house occupied by G.. c. Spur,
William E. Albough, member of the
Enterprise Hook and Ladder Com
pany, fell through trap door lead
ing to the cellar, barking and bruis-
ing his shins. He paid very little
attention to them at the time. but
Friday morning they were in such n
stiffened condition that he was COM
PEELED to secure the service of a phys
ician.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
MOTT DEAD VET.

We are unable to locate the origin
of the story going the rounds Of the
borough that the NEWS correspond
ent dropped dead on the street Fri
day of this week. We say we do not
know who originated this story, but
whoever is responsible for it, if they
will call on me and measures arm S
length with him, although well along
in his sixties, he will find the judge
the liveliest corpse that they ever
met in their experience.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
FRANCES WILLARD MEMORIAL.

A large number of people attended
the Frances Willard memorial meet
ing at public school No. 8, in this
place, yesterday afternoon. An ex-
cellent address was given by Profess
sor Tate, of the school. His subject,
which was timely one, was "The
Relation of Drink to Athletics" and
was appreciated by all. An appro-
pirate program was carried out dur
ing the afternoon A large picture
of Miss Willard was presented to the
school by the local union.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
WHIST CHR MEETING.

The Whist Club was very pIeasaHt-
" entertained on Friday afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. G. A. Camp
bell. on Grove avenue sThe club
prizes were won by Mrs. c. j. Dem
Arrest, Mrs. Laurence Moore, Mrs. F.
l. Perry and Mrs. j. Edgar Brown.
The guest prize was won by MISS
Laura Wheeler.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
AT ST. MARKS CHURCH.

Rev. ]. B. ]. Rhodes, pastor of St.
Marks M. E. church, will take for
his subject at the morning service at
1880 o'clock tomorrow THE
Straight Gate" In the evening the
pastor will preach the third of the
series of sermons on the life Of
Moses. The subject viii be The Re-
ward Of Moses. This will be the last
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
CHARITY EUCHRE.

A meeting of the Ladies Social
Union, of Princes Bay, was held at
the home of Mrs. John Carstens, in
Excelsior avenue, Thursday after
noon. A number of the members
were present. The sum of $3.50
was realized from the recent charity
euchre held at the home of Mrs. Jost.
Refreshments followed the meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
LOCAL ITEMS.

A number of the surveyors from
the county engineers office, at St
George, were in town yesterday.
Benjamin Cole, of Fisher avenue
spent yesterday in Manhattan.
Mrs. Henry Elfers has returned to
Brooklyn after a visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Marshall. in
Johnson avenue.
The basketball game tonight viii
be between the Aetna Five, of Jersey
City, and the Knights of Pythias
team.
A meeting of Welcome Council
Daughters of America, was held il
Mechanic hall last night.
Other Suburban News on Pnge g.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
VALENTINE PARTY.

MIR. Jack Connor entertained about
twenty of his young friends in theiI
club rooms at Woodwild Thursday
evening at a st. Valentine party, in
which games and dancing were the
order of the evening. The original
valentines, received by each guest
were clever examples of their young
hosts poetic ability The usual re-
freshments We're served at II O'Clock
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
MIR. RoDDY's STORE SOLD.

Postmaster Roddy's dwelling
store and stook on Broadway was
sold Thursday to Patrick Kennedy
the barber, corner of Broadway and
David street 1t 81 said the purchase
price was $4,000. Mr.. Kennedy will
take possession March 1.
(Other Suburban News on page ~.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
Gould Not Lie Down,

Il could not lies down for three
nights I had such cough. Father
Johns Medicine cured me. Mrs. ).
Friend, st. Marks place, New York
city" Fifty years IN use, Not a
patent medicine. Prevents, pneu-
monia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
K. OE hi MEETINC

Richmond Lodge No. so, Knights
of Pythias, held one of the largest
attended meetings that has been held
IN their rooms in some time. About
nfty members were present. District
Deputy Grand Chancellor Ira X. Nor
rls was also present on this occasion
and made a few remarks. The rank
OF knight, was conferred upon two
candidates. A collation. followed the
meeting in the lower hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
PLEASANT PLAINS.


of the series. Sunday school at 2:S0
p. m, Epworth League at 6:30 p. m.
The weekly meetings are: 1880
p. m. Wednesday,, prayer meeting;
$3.50 p. m. Friday, children's meet
ing, and 6:30 p. M, Mission Study
class.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16

Great investment, absolutely safe,
brings returns, giving surplus earning
power of youth till old age, securing
comfort and health in your declining
years. That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea does. Sexton's Drug
Store
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
IMPORTANT MEETING.

At the next regular meeting OF
Camp No IL, P. o. of A., February
21, every member is requested to be
present, as business of interest and
importance to each one connected
with the order will be transacted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
VISITING DAY.

Tomorrow, the third Sunday in the
month, is'visiting day at the Mission
of the Immaculate Virgin, at Mt. Lor-
etto. A large crowd is expected
down from New York city,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
TENnERED A sI-RpRIsE.

a surprise was rendered Mrs. J. B.
j. Rhodes at the parsonage by the
Thimble Club, of st. Marks M. e.
church, Thursday afternoon. Music
and singing were the features, which
all enjoyed Refreshments were
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup con-
tanning Honey and Tar is especially
appropriate for children, no opiates
or poisons of any character, conforms
to the conditions of the National Pure
Food and Drug. Law. June 30, 1906.
For Group, Whooping Cough, etc. 1t
expels Coughs and ColdB by gently
moving the bowels. Guaranteed.
Sold by Sexton. druggist
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16

Dade's Little Liver Pills thorough
ly clean the system, good for lazy liv-
ers, makes clear compilations. bright
eyes and happy thoughts. Sold by
Sexton. druggist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16

The Rev. ]. w. Marks, of Prince
ton, will preach on Sunday morning
There will be no evening service.
Episcopal.
During lent services will be held
every Saturday afternoon at O'Clock
in the Sunday school room.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
CREATED DIsTURBANCE.

A humber of Hungarians, on the
last trolley to Keasbey, Thursday
night, became SO unmanageable at
Metuchen that the town police force
was called out and three were placed
in the lookup.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16

"A drop Of water hoilows stone,
not by it's power, force. or weight,
but by the frequency Of its falling:
and this principle underlies all good
store adyeftisinn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
WOODBRIDGE.
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CHURCH NOTES.
Conversational.

The subject of Rev. w. H. Jack
sons sermon for Sunday morning Is
Hearing and Heeding,' y and in the
evening the subject is Knowing and
nnir, o. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16
Sleeves Of Chiffon.

A new fancy is making its appear
ance in fashionable circles. 1t con
sists of the short sleeves, being made
of chiffon, lace or other delicate fab
ric. though it may not enter into the
composition of the remainder Of the
bodice. The puff is finished at the ell
bow with a band of velvet. or one of
whatever material the bodice is com
posed The effect at first looks odd.
for ii gives the Impression that the
dressmaker has run short of bodice
material. One model shows a gray
blue soft cloth, with puff sleeves of
gray silk mousseline, set into bands
Of gray velvet below the elbow. At
the throat is vest and collar of the
gray mousseline. Yet another smart
model is in black silk muslin, em-
broidered with do.s of blue silk. The
sleeves are finished at the elbow with
bands Of blue papne.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16

Want" advs. for the EVENING
NEWS received at F. Killenberger.s
store, 247 Smith street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16

"Pineules" (non-alcoholic) made
from resin from our Pine Forests,
used for hundreds of years for Blad-
der and Kidney diseases. Medicine
for thirty days, $1OO. Guaranteed.
Sold by Sexton. druggist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16

Other Suburban News on Page 8.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-16

LARGEST clrculation-enough said.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-22
Robs Houses as Well as He
Cooks.SsE
ARRESTED ON HIS DINER
His Name is Green, But His Skin is
Black, and While Not Making Con-
sommc on the Dining Car Was Secur-
ing valuables Belonging to Others.

LOS ANGELES, August el.-The ar.
rest of Charles Green, colored, which
was amde by negro patrolman several
days ago, proves to be one of the most
important captures made in many
months. Green is dining car cook be-
tween here and Salt Lake and between
trips he was engaged in robbing houses,
The detectives discovered his room and
at first were unable to find anything of
value in it but more thorough search
and the removal of boards in the floor
brought to light jewelry OF all descrip-
tions, worth easily $4,000. There were
watches, rings, pins, bracelets and mum.
erous other, articles, all proceeds of burg
laries which have mystifed the police
for weeks.
Gheen has admitted that he has as
much more stuff secreted in another
place, but refuses to disclose its hiding
place hoping to secure immunity or the
promise of lighter sentence,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-22

PORTLAND, August 2l,-Messrs. Ed
wards and Fuller, inspectors of hulls and
boilers ARE today listening to evidence
tending to throw light on the collision
between the steamers City of Panama
and Alliance at the mouth of the Will
hmette, August s. The testimony is be-
ing taken down in writing and it will
probably be several days before decis-
ion is rendered. The decision will likely
figure prominently in the suit now be-
fore the courts, by which the owners of
the Alliance endeavor to hold the owners
of the City of Panama for the cost of
the repairs to the damaging craft.
The Alliance is represented by Attor.
ney Zera Snow ,and Attorney j. Crouch
Flanders is looking after the interests of
the underwriters for the City of Panama,
who win have to pay should the courts
decide that she was at fault.
Il warned Pilot Snow, as he brought
the City of Panama up the river be-
tween the lredge Portland and the
shore Of Niger Tom Island to let go
the anchor" said Superintendent Groves
at one stage of the hearing, because /
could see that she would either run
aground or hit the Alliance"
In explaining why he cautioned the
pilot of the Panama as he came up the
river, Superintendent Groves said he
saw that the steamer was beyond the
customary pilots range in making the
bend, and knew that she would 90 ashore
or hit the Alliance because Of the nature
If the current. He heard the pilot on
The Panama give orders to port the helm,
and then to throw it "hard over to port
N his opinion the Panama did not alter
Ter course in response to the helm if |
he orders were carried out. For that
eason he yelled to the pilot to let go
he anchor which was hanging over the
bow, But the anchor was not
ct go, and so the San Francisco liner cut |
leep into the stern of the Coos Bay
iner which had grounded the evening |
'efore with Pilot Turner on the bridge
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-22
RUSSIA'S DEFENSES.

WASHINGTON, August 2l.-Mail ad.
vices show that Russia's new plan of
Far Eastern defense includes the fortif.
cation of Irkutsk as q base, with the
town of Chita as an outpost; another
line Of railroad through the Amur val
ley from Chita to vladivostok, and the
Notification of the latter city with an
elaborateness calculated to make it i'm
pregnable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-08-22
PAYMASTER ROBBED.
William H. Hicks Receives Bullet In Arm
While Defending Money.

PHILADELPHIA. August zi-William
H. Hicks, paymaster of Schaum & Uhl-
niger. textile machine manufacturers,
was held up this afternoon by three
highwaymen in the northeastern part of
the city and robbed of satesseed contain.
ing $4,000. h<
Pursuit ensued. and one of the rob-
bers was captured after several shots
were fired. The two others escaped with
the satchel. Hicks is suffering from a
bullet wound in the arm inflicted by the
robbers.