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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
SOUTH ANIpOY.
SOUTH ANIBOY.
GEORGE HARDY
HAS BAD FALL
Retired Engineer at South AmhOy
Breaks His Thigh Slips
on Pavement.

George Hardy, of Broadway, the
veteran locomotive. engineer, slipped
and fell on the concrete sidewalk
Yesterday on Broadway in front of p.
F{ Kenah's saloon, fracturing his
thigh The physician recommended
fhat he be taken to the hospital for
treatment, to which place he was re-
moved today, as was his wish. He
believed the facilities for treatment
at the hospital more apt to secure a
speedy recovery. Mr.. Hardy is eighty
three years of age, being born in
1924. He has been locomotive en-
gineer for over fifty years and when
a lad the NEWS correspondent was
carried many times from Cranbury to
South Amboy by Mr.. Hardy on his
locomotives Mr. Hardy was retired
from active service when the pension
rule Of the P. r. r. Company became
effective, and as we were passing
around the town for the last two or
three years attending to the business
that brought us in contact with many
nf the citizens of the town, Mr..
Hardy's familiar figure was seen al
most daily on Broadway, Second or
First streets. Many viii miss him,
for a time al least. We hope he will.
as soon as possible recover and his
Familiar figure again be seen on his
accustomed route
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
PLEASANT PLAINS.
MOVING PICTURE SHOW
SUCCESS DESPITE RAIN.

j. p Edgar. of New York city.
gave moving picture show under
the auspices of the Amicitia Hook &
Ladder Company, in Amicitia Hall,
last night A special matinee for
children was held at O'Clock yester-
day afternoon. Despite the storm a
fair-sized crowd was present at the
evening performance. Besides pre-
senting Professor Gunby's celebrated
moving pictures of travels and other
views, Val Weldon, tenor, sang sever
al of the latest illustrated songs. The
entire program gave general satisfac-
tion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
WOODBRIDGE ITEMS.

Mrs William Edgar is very i'll at
her home in upper Green street
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Tappen, of
Edgar's Hill, are to be congratulated
on the arrival of little son.
Miss Georgia Brokaw will enter
tain the Whist Club Friday afternoon,
March %, at her residence in Sc
warren.
The ladies of the Congregational
church met to sew at the residence
OF Mrs C. Etter in Green street,
Tuesday afternoon. The ladies as
sisted by the auxiliary of the church
are busily preparing for an Easter tea
and sale to be held Tuesday after
noon and evening, March 26, in the
church parlors.
Mrs. Nels Johnson, of Green street,
is slowly recovering from her recent
illness.
The famous Major Hendershot and
son will be in the Methodist church
Friday night of this eek at o'clock.
Besides the fife and rum by Major
Hendershot and son there will be a
male quartet and other talent Ad-
mission only thirty-five cents; chill
dren twenty cents.
The funeral services of Mr. Isaac
Payne, who died Sunday at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. j. F. Clarkson,
on Edgar's Hill, will be held Thurs
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock in the
Presbyterian church.
A union service in Z, 'nory of the
late pastor, Rev. j. NJ M 'Nulty, will
be held Sunday night in the Presby-
terian church. The Rev. Dr.. Mason,
of Metuchen, will preach the memoir
ial sermon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

its earliest history had always given q
democratic majority until the year Of
1898, when Andrew H. Slower was
nominated as standard bearer for the
republican party in the issue foc
member OF assembly from this dis
st and South Amboy, for the first
Ea In its history, gave a majority
for the republican party through the
leadership Of Mr.. Slower. SO wei
did he serve his constituents and with
such boldness did he represent them
in the halls OF legislation, refusing
TO be led or controlled By any one,
always open for conviction, but re-
fusing dictation from any one, ne 50
endeared himself TO his constituents
that he was twice reelected and ac-
quilted himself with honor to himself
and TO his party He occupied the
foremost rank in the House of AS
sembly and was a member of several
OF its most important committees,
such as municipal corporations, re-
formatory for boys, unfinished busi-
ness and ways and means. OF some
of these committees he as chairman.
Mr. Slower is contributor TO the
Methodist Episcopal church. of South
" a
Lodge No so, X. of p, and Joel
NJ, Of this borough. He has also
served a term as councilman and dur
ing his incumbency he was ever alert
in the line of economy and for the
good and welfare of the citizens OF
the borough consistent with necessary
demanded by the in
crease in the population.
Mr.. Slower as married February IA.
1874, 10 Miss Margaret A. Mcdowell,
of South Amboy. A family of nine
children blessed this union; Bertha
Catherine and Clarence have passed
into the beyond. The living are
Irwin, who is employed by the n. Y.
& b. r. r. company; Walter, who
is in business with his father; Lulu,
who is married to James Price and
resides in Plainfield; Lillian, who is
the wife of Robert Gordon, of South
Amboy; Maggie and Andrew who
are residing at home. In measure
Mr.. Slower has ceased to be as active
as in former years. yet he
is staunch republican ana has the
success of the party uppermost in his
mind. At present he is member OF
the Board of Education and through
his efforts, assisted by others, the
running of the schools has been more
economically adjusted, money that
was being lost has been looked after
as to be enabled to divert
it in it's proper channel and the sys-
tenn of the public schools has been
so adjusted as to be running smooth
ly. We hear zephrys being waited
along of a mayorality or freeholders
in connection with him in
the near future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
ROOSEVELT.
RECEPTION BY
SOCIAL CLUB
Big Event Held in Canda Hall,
Roosevelt, by The Middlesex
Social Club Of that Place.

The reception given by the Middle
sex Social Club at Canda hall, Mon
day night, was the most successful
and largely attended affair of the sea-
son. Among the guests in attendance
were: Mr.. and Mrs Frank Armour.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nevill, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Murphy, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. e. S. Quin,
Mrs. John Bryan, Mr.. and Mrs. H. V.
%. Platt, Mr. and Mrs. Bertram
Hampton, Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Harris,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Foote, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. Shore,s P. j. Finnegan, Mr.. and
Mrs. p j. Mitchell, T. ]. Nevill w.
f. Sexton, Clarence Aggy, Rowland
T. Wales, Frank Draper. Thomas
Mulverbill Mr. and Mrs. John Con-
molly, of Elizabeth, William Benson,
Horace Armour, John and Edgar
Davis, B. Harrington, William Will
kins, Frank Andras, Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Steinberg, Mrs. J. Mccoy, Ed
ward Merrick. Allan Platt, George
Irving, RoDert Stein and Frank West,
the Misses Anna O'Brien, Stella Nc
Coy, Minnie Cutter, May Curry Marie
Thompson, Julia and Mary Nash,
Janet Briton, Miss Allard, Inez Con-
nolly,f Annie Andras, Mamie Young,
Agnes Tierney, Mary Dunn, Julia
Roberts. Josie Wilhelm and Annie
Jefferies
The feature of the evening was a
Virginia rell, in which about fifty of
the guests took part. Refreshments
were served by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Music was furnished by Prof. Nelson,
of Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
ToTTENvILLE LOCALS.

A meeting of the Bethel Brother
hood will be held at the church to-
morrow night
Washington Council, Daughters of
Liberty, held meeting in Mechanic
hall last night
Miss Elizabeth Williams has re-
turned to Princeton after visit with
her parents in Elliott avenue.
Huguenot Chapter No. IS, Order of
Eastern Star, will be held in X. of P.
hall tonight
Clara and Katie Knothe, of Krei-
scherville, have accepted positions at
the Oakland Chemical Company, at
Rossville.
United Council, Junior Ordar Am
erican Mechanics, meet in their hall
tonight.
A meeting of the fair committee of
the Church of st. Stephen was held at
the home of Mrs. Ida Bloodgood, in
Johnson avenue, last night, TO make
further preparations for their coming
fair.
There will be no meetings of the
Friday Afternoon Whist Club and the
Thimble Club this week. The next
meeting of the Whist Club will be
April 5, after holy week.
Seymour Williams, of Elliott ave-
nue., who was in the drafting depart
ment at the local factory of the At
lantic Terra Gotta Company, has been
transferred to the Excelsior factory
at Rocky Hill, N. ].
A foodw sale will be held at the
home of Mrs. A. r. Campbell, in
Johnson avenue, Friday afternoon,
under the auspices of the Sunday
school classes of Mrs. Anderson Fish
er and Mrs. G. F. Reckhow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
new ATHLETIC CLUB
FORMALLY LAUNCHED.

The organization of the new ath-
letic club took place at meeting
held Sunday night The meeting was
called to order by M. F. Humphries,
who explained the object of the or
ganization. William O'Brien was
elected temporary chairman and Mr.
HUMPHREYS secretary. The name Sc
lected for the club was the Active
Athletic Club of Tottenville The
following were the officers elected:
President, M. F. Humphries; vice
president, Charles A. Winant; secrer
tary, William O'Brien; treasurer,
Frank Bloom. The following COM
mittee was appointed to prepare a
set of bylaws: Mr.. Humphries, Mr..
Winant and James Gerow The club
has leased the rooms over the Arm
ory Cafe at Main street and Broad
way. They have already a member
ship of about ten and several more
applications. The initiation fee is IS
and the dues will be nominal. They
will purchase all kinds of athletic
pharaphernalia, such as a rowing ma
chine, punching bag, swinging rings,
all kinds of exercise and also a bill
lizard table.
1t is proposed to make this one of
the foremost clubs on this end of the
island. Another meeting will be
held in their club rooms Sunday
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
MRS. PHOEBE SPRACUE'S
FUNERAL ARRANGED.

The funeral of Mrs. Phoebe
Sprague, eighty-two years old, widow
of the late S. Bishop Speague, who
died at 12:40 O'Clock Monday night
at the home of her sister, Mrs. John
d. Nance, at Johnson avenue and
Broadway, will take place from her
late residence, As Main street, where
she was removed yesterday, Rev.
Robert A. Brown, pastor Of st. PauIs
NJ. E. church, will officiata
Mrs. Sprague, or Aunt Phoebe, =
as she was always called by everyone,
was one of the Oldest residents in this
place She was born in the ''Old
Billop House" and has lived in this
place most all of her life. Ske was
active for her age up until the time
of her recent illness that caused her
death. She is survived by one sister,
daughter and three sons. The in
terment will follow in Bethel ceme-
terry. James L. Bedell is funeral
director.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
HORSE FRIGHTENED.

A horse belonging to the Railway
Hand and Steam Laundry, of that
place, became frightened at an auto
mobile in Amboy avenue near Will
liam street, at IL o'clock yesterday
afternoon, just as Charles Hilker, the
driver, of Perth Amboy, was about
to adjust the nose bag over the
horses head The horse gave leap
and before Mr.. Hilker could catch
him the frightened animal was up
on the sidewalk and into fence. Mr..
Hilker's quick action probably saved
the horse and wagon from any SER
ious injury. The shafts were broken.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
T0TTENVlLLE.
PETITION FOR
DOUBLE TRACK
Commuters Want Rapid Transit
TO Improve its Read as
Far as Annadale.

There is talk here among the com
muters and the general travelling
public of petitioning the Staten ISL
and Rapid Transit railroad to double
track its road on tke Atnboy division
from Pleasant Plains to Annadale. II
is between these two sGstions on the
single track that the accident oc-
Cured at Huguenot, about a week
ago. That it did not result more SER
iously was probably due TO the local
train being at standstill at the time
1t is on this section that the LacrolX
Electric Signal System was put up for
experimental purposes about year
ago. This system has been tested
successfully before number OF
prominent railroad offhials OF this
country, but has never been adopted
by this company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
a. \. SLOWER BUILT
UP FINE BUSINESS.
Was Born in Sayreville, but Has Long
Resided Here-Has Had
Successful Political Career.

Among the business men of South
Amboy whose excellent business abil-
ity has been rewarded with a liberal
patronage, and whose fine manly
Qualities have won the confidence and
esteem of the community, is to be
named the Hon. A. H. Slower, who
has contributed a full share to the
commercial and social interests OF
the borough. He is son of Samuel
and Rebecca Slower and was born
at Sayreville, wich was, at that time,
in the township of South Amboy.
While for a number of years past
Mr.. Slower has been engaged in the
general merchandise business, IN his
more youthful days he coursed The
raging main as cabin boy on his faith
er's vessel plying between Sayreville
and New York city. He attended tho
common school of his native town
until thirteen years of age, when his
maratine life commenced and contin-
ued until he was about nineteen Years
OF age. when he left 4 seafarug life
and entered the employ of Ward c.
Perrine as a clerk, who at THAI time
was conducting a genral merchandise
store at South Amboy, where he re-
mained for ten years. In 1879 Mr..
Slower embarked in the general 1ler
chandise business on his account and
opened a store for the sale of dry
goods and groceries at Broadway and
John street, in which business he has
continued until the present time. His
honest dealings and straightforward
manner in dealing with his patrons
has enabled him to build UP large
and lucrative business.
He has also been successful in his
political career. South Amboy from
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
PORT READING NEWS.

Sunday morning about IL o'clock
a black horse owned by MIR. Kish, 6i
Roosevelt, ran away. 1t was stopped
at the post Office by Mr.. Bylicllie. The
horse was covered with mud. 1t had
only part of the harness. Mr.. Kish
obtained a horse and carriage and
followed it.
Robert Irvine. James 4. Toner and
Thomas Gallagher went to New York
Saturday to see the st. Patrick's day
parade. Mr.. Toner went to the Hip
podrome in the evening.
Patrick Murtagh, Michael McDon-
aid, William Carney, Frank RELY
and Peter Bernsen went to New York
Saturday to see the parade
George Lufberry went to Phiadel-
phia Saturday to visit some of his
friends and relatives.
Joseph R. Neville returned to Port
Reading after spending couple of
weeks visiting in Philadelphia and
Chicago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
ARCH MAsONS MEET.

Staten Island Chapter No. 1876,
Royal Arch Masons. held stated
convocation in their rooms in Knights
of Pythias hall last night. The royal
arch degree was conferred upon two
most excellent masters, High Priest
John H. Newstead exemplified the
work After the usual ceremonies a
collation. was served in the lower
hall. Covers were laid for about
fifty by Caterer Gross, of Main street
Speeches were made and social
time enjoyed.
Mrs. o. w. Bedell is seriously i'll
at her home in Amboy avenue.
Cornelius White. of Hopping ave-
nue., is slightly improved.
The condition of Hazel Vaughn, of
Fisher avenue, who, as told in yester-
days NEWS, was knocked down and
seriously injured by bicycle Sum
day afternoon, was much better last
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
METUCHEN.
TIGHT WADS
WIN ELECTION
Warm Contest for Members Of
MetuChen's School Board
Much Interest Aroused.

In warm contest in the high
school, last night, between the Tight
Wads and the Pipe Dreamers, the
former won by a majority of about
eighty votes and succeeded in elect
ing their candidates, Washington
Wilson, Eli Carle and Ralph Powell,
members of the Board of Education.
The voting started about s O'Clock
and it was nearly II o'clock before
the ballots were counted The Tight
Wads scored victory on the Pipe
Dreamers, who were the winning side
in contest recently for a new school.
The defeated candidates were l.. e.
MolineuX, J. T. Marshall and A. c..
Corbin. slBMA1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
WOODBRIDGE.
WOODBRIDGE.
ADDITIONS TO
TWO SCHOOLS
Woodbridge Township Elected
School Board Improve Keasby
and Port Reading Buildings.

The annual school election was
held Tuesday afternoon in the Mason
ic Hail. Messrs. Howard, Tappen,
Marcus Brown, w. T. Ames, of Sc
warren, and Melvin H. Clum. of Keas-
bey, were elected members of the
Board of Education. Resolutions
were passed authorizing the Board
of Education to raise money by sell
ing bonds of the district for an addi-
ton TO school No 8 at Keasbey at a
cost of about $4,000. and an addi-
tional story to school No. 8, at Port
Reading at a cost of $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
SHAMROCK SOCIAL.

The Shamrock social held under
the direction of the department of
literary and social work of the Ep-
worth League. at the parsonage of ST.
Marks M. f. church, Monday night,
as q successful affair II was attend
ed by large number of the young
people of the church. A program
consisting of vocal and instrumental
music was rendered. Refreshments
followed the informal program and a
most enjoyable time was had by all
present
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
PLEASANT PLAINS ITEMS.

A. G. Marsher, who resigned his
position at the S. s. White Dental
Works, in Princes Bay. recently, will
shortly open machine shop near
that place.
The residence of George D. Heck,
in Bloomingdale avenue, is about
completed, and Mr.. Heck and his
family will shortly occupy it,
Mrs. Mamie Fruede has returned
home after a visit with friends in
Brooklyn.
David Simonson and Thomas Nc
Nulty will shortly engage in the fish
business.
Milton Potter, of Princes Bay, is
slowly recovering from a recent at
tack of rheumatism.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
ARISTON EUCHRE CLUB
OF ROOSEVELT MET.

The Ariston Euchre Club met Mon
day night at the residence of Mrs. j.
Shepard. Those in attendance We're:
Miss F. Johnston, Miss Inez Connolly,
Edgar Davis, William Hansen, Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Foote, Miss Florence
Shields, Joseph Childs, Roscoe Chase,
Mrs. Charles Brady. The prizes were
won by Miss Fanna Johnston, Miss
Florence Shields, Roscoe Chase and
William Hansen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
ROOsEVEIT LOCALS.

On account of the election. yester-
day, of the new Board of Education,
the schools in the borough were
closed.
John ]. Lyman, of Woodbridge
avenue, has been visiting friends in
Elizabeth
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Hirner and fam
lily, of Woodbridge, were the guests
of p. ]. MITCHELL Sunday.
Rev. E. r. Brown, of Roosevelt
avenue was visiting at Newark yes
terday.
Mrs. John Davis and son will leave
for Nova Scotia Monday, March 25.
Mrs. John Bryan and family will
leave for Baltimore April /, and from
Baltimore will travel to Salt Lake
City. to join her husband.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
QUIETLY MARRIED.

George Wagner, of Church street,
and Miss Gertrude Stein, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stein, of Bay
View avenue, this place, were quietly
married at the parsonage of the
Woodrow NJ. E. church Sunday night.
Rev Frank Walton, pastor of the
church, performed the ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. Wagner are both we'll
known here and will take up their
residence in this place
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
RROTHERHOOD TO PLAN.

A meeting Of the Young Men S
brotherhood will be held in the lib
rary of ST. Marks church tomorrow
night at $50 o'clock to make prep
arations for their entertainment in
the church Friday night. They will
soon begin plans for debate to be
held in the church April IS, between
three members of the Wesley Broth
erhood of Trinity M. E. church, and
three members of the local brother
hood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

In New Mexico Johnny Gosh and
Jennie Dern were married few days
ago. The local editor couldn't resis.
the temptation to head it Gosh
Dern!" but he's been hiding in ths
desert and living on cactus and san,
ever since in preference to facing tn
blushing bride and igate husband.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
MOVING PICTURES TONIGHT.

d. w. Robertson, of New York city,
returns to this place again tonight
and will give another one of his fam
Gus projectoscope and moving picture
shows for the benefit OF the relief
fund of Richmond Lodge No. so,
Knights of Pythias, in their hall In
Amboy avenue. Several new artists
will be seen at this performance.
The tickets are on sale at Lehman's
drug store.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
MISSION STUDY GLASS.

A meeting of the Mission Study
Class, of St Marks church, will be
held in. the lecture room of the
church tomorrow night at 1880
o'clock. The subject is "The Foreign
Peril of the City" 1t is expected
that a large number of the young
people will be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
FAsTIDI0uS WOMEN

consider Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic a
necessity in the hygienic care OF the
person and for local treatment of
feminine ills. AS wash its cleansing,
germicidal, deodorizing and healing
qualities are extraordinary. For sale
at Druggists. Sample free. Address
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
EICHRE CLIrR TO MEET.

The Pleasant Plains Evening
Euchre Club will be entertained at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Benz, in Princes Bay, tomorrow
night. Point euchre will be the feat
ure. Refreshments will be served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

More than 10000 people in this vi
cinity read the EVENING NEWS
daily. This makes the columns Of
the NEWS essential to every success
full business.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

To show intelligence in taking
your services to market "--as want
advertisers shows half the battle
in getting good job.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
Life's Outlook as We Make II.

II you insist upon wearing the black
goggles of pessimism, it isn't for you
TO complain If life looks dark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
METUCHEN NOTES.

The Alpha String Club is practic-
ing for concert which they will give
soon after Easter.
Miss Daisy Ayers has been spend
ing several days with relatives in New
York
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Demarest, Of
Woodbridge. passed through town in
their car Sunday
Mrs Mac Clark gave luncheon in
New York last week.
The funeral services of Mrs.
George Benton were held at her late
home Tuesday afternoon at . o'clock.
| Interment was made at Greenwood
cemetery this morning
The annual reception of Dr.. and
Mrs Mason will be held at the manse
April 5.
Mrs Henrietta Van Sicklen died at
the home of her daughter, in Main
street, early Tuesday morning Mrs.
! Van Sicklen is the mother of our
mayor, Mr.. Van Sicklen, and Mr.. Will
! liam Van Sicklen, and was eighty-siX
years old.
All the churches are preparing for
extra Easter music, and in most of
| the churches The Palms will be sung
Sunday morning.
| Mrs. Nathan Robins is visiting her
daughter in Philadelphia.
Stanley Clark has returned from
school on account of illness.
Mr. Frank Spearman. who has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. Lewis,
at The Towers, returned to Rome.
Charles NJ. Freeman's new mansion
in Lake street is almost completed,
and will be one of the show places
of Metuchen, not only because of it's
size and architectural beauty, but it
is the home of the world famous
authoress, Mary Wilkins Freeman.
SOUTH AMBoY LOCALS.
Jonas Let's, son of Edward Let's,
who was severely injured about six
weeks ago with an ice plow while
gathering ice for George Applegate,
at Swan Hill, has so far recovered as
to be able to go around with the aid
of crutches.
George Church as Perth Amboy
visitor yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
TOTTENvILLE WANTS.

To Let4--A large furnished room suit
able for two persons, with or with
out board. Corner Fisher avenue and
Broadway, Tottenyille.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
What No Wise Man viii say.

If man was fool when he mar
ried you'll not get him to say so un-
less he's fool yet.--N. Y World.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

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ADVANCE AGENT TAKEN ILL
Representative of Chase-lister Com
pany Taken to ST. Anthony's,

Mr.. Lister. advance agent for the
|Chase-Lister Theatrical company which
is at the Illinois all next week was
taken i'll here today and was taken to
st. Anthony'S hospital for treatment.