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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
COLORED SANTA SCORCHED
IN FALL DOWN CHIMNEY
Ebenezer Walton Starts Out to Surprise His Pick
anlnnles and Does So at the Cost of His Beard.
Children, Panic Stricken, Overturn Tree.

Ebenezer Walton, a weIl-known de-
scendant of Ham. who lives about two
miles north of Henry Gottschalk's no
tel in Pine Brook, is mourning the loss
of his luxuriant gray. whiskers, which
had been his pride for many years and
the envy of his colored brethren for
miles around.
Not only that, but Ebenezer is sore
in body as well as in spirit. To make
matters worse, the Christmas fun of
his good wife and numerous picka-
ninnies was in a way spoiled and 1t
all came about because Ebenezer in
sisted upon playing the part of Santa
Claus.
His wife told him he was making a
fool of himself.
Whoever heard of a black Santa
Claus?' she said. You a k my adj
vice an don't do It."
Ebenezer was determined in the mat
ter. however, so he donned the garb
of st. Nicholas and added some false
whiskers to his own so as to make
the deception as complete as possible.
He told his wife to gather their Off
spring and some of the n~eighbors'
children around the big old-fashioned
fireplace of the house which was built
many years ago. The fire, it was
thought. had died out.
A tree stood in one. corner Of the room
filed with gifts which Ebenezer, in his
role Of Santa Claus, intended to give
out to those present.
His intentions were good. but his
execution WIS bad. Those In the room
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
SUBURBAN PAGE
THEIR 18TH CHRISTMAS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick P. OFT, of West
Orange. Observe Silver wedding.

There was a happy Christmas party at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick f.
OFT. "a Valley road, West Orange. yester-
day and last night. The holiday had espe-
cial significance for the OTIS, as they were
in this city twenty-five years ago,
and the Christmas celebration each year
has been appropriately observed. There
were many reminders given the happy
couple. and a happy dinner party wal a
feature of the festivities.
The house was attractively decorated
for the event, and the predominatine
colors were the green and red of the holt
day season. The several rooms were taste
fully decorated and the happy feature Of
the days celebration was the dinner in the
evening. Many pretty presents were re-
eelved by the couple and fluctuations were
extended by well-wishers, who called to
offer their congratulations to the happy
couple.
Mr.. OFT and his wife, who was Miss
Emma Miller, of Newark. were married on
Christmas eve in 1882, In Newark. Five
years after their wedding the couple moved
to the Oranges, after Mr.. OFT secured a
confidential position with Thomas A. Edi-
son in the experimental department OF the
inventors big West Orange fac
tories. Mr.. OFT Is well Known in the Or
anges ami identified with secret societies.
He was one of the men who was instru-
mental in getting the Orange Lodge OF
Elk to establish their happy practise of
giving Christmas dinners and gifts to the
street urchins and newsboys OF that city,
and yesterday aided in caring for the little
folk before he took up the pleasures OF his
own celebration. Mr.. and Mrs. OFT have
children, who Joined them in cele-
brating the anniversary.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
NATHAN S. COLEMAN.
Well-Known Montclair Man, Once
Wealthy, Dies of Pneumonia.

Nathan S. Coleman. So years old, died at
his home. 2o4 Claremont VENUE, Montclair,
Tuesday night OF pneumonia, after a short
illness. Mr.. Coleman was one of the best
known men in Montclair, having been a
resident of the town for over thirty years.
lie was a partner In the Crump Label
Company for a number of years, and was
treasurer of the company. When the plant
was sold TO Kinds, ketcham az Co., about
eighteen years ago, Mr.. Coleman retired
with AN ample fortune.
For a number OF years he did no bust
ness. but some bad investments reduced
his financial condition TO such an extent
that he sought employment. For the last
ten years he was ~bookkeeper for the Har-
rison Milling Company of Montelair. He
made many friends by his congenlal dis
position. and many can testify to his
charitable acts. He is survived by a
widow. The funeral will take place at his
home tomorrow at 3 p. m, and the inter
ment will be at the convenience of the
family.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
MAPLEWOOD.

Professor James Rlcalton, of Valley
street, the noted photographer and
traveller. is now in Melbourne, New South
Wales. Australia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Osborne and fam
lily, of Ridgewood road, have gon to
Hackettstown TO spend the week with
relatives.
The two-man bowling tournament of the
Maplewood Sporting Club will be started
tonight.
Miss Elizabeth Ricalton, of Valley
street. a teacher of the Maplewood School,
is attending the teachers convention at
atlantic City.
James Doody, of Ridgewood road, has
from a several months stay in
the West.
Policeman Dennis Maher shot a supposed
rabid dog In Maplewood avenue yester.
day afternoon. The animals strange ac-
tons in biting at the stumps of a tree
on the Taylor property attracted the at
tention of several boys, who notified the
officer.
Miss Marion Riker, daughter Of Clarence
,. Riker, Is home from Vassar College
for the vacation week.
Nelson Brown, of Parker avenue, is
home from Yale University for the holt
day vacation.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
MILLBURN--SPRINGFIELD

Santa Claus was quite liberal in the dis
tribution of presents IN Millburn yester-
day. Tho girls in the telephone office
were remembered, and Policeman Thomas
Hurley received a nice present from An
drew Brown. OF Short Hills, for his work
in connection with the arrest Of the
man who robbed his fellow workman at
Brown place some time ago. The MIL
burn Bank also made the officer a present.
Vesta Kyleberg. a student at Yale. IS
spending h holidays with his mother in
Wyoming.
Mrs. A.. e. Capern entertained her
grandchildren yesterday at the home of
her daughter. Mrs. d. Il. English, of Mill
burn avenue.
Mrs. Robert Gillespie is i'll at her home
at Salter street, Springfield.
Jacob Steigle, of Wyoming, is seriously
III with rheumatism.
wellington Wade, of Old Short Hills
road, Mtllburn, was again in the tolls yes
terday, charged by William Joseph Nader,
Of Spring street, that place, with making
threats against him. Judge Hackelton
paroled him until he can decide what
action will be taken against him.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
O DOG! O WISE DOG!
Harry L. Parker's Terrier Catches a
Thief and Brings Back Umbrella.

An unknown man saw a fine umbrella
on the front piazza of the home of Harry
L. Parker. 205 Midland avenue, Glen
Ridge, this morning. 1t had been left
there by Mr.. Parker. The stranger
walked up on the piazza, seized the UNI
brella and Their dashed out of the yard.
Mr.. Parker did not see the theft, but his
pet fox terrier did and 1t ave an alarm
by barking furiously.
MIR. Parker hurried outside and saw the
fellow disappearing down Midland avenue
East Grange at a rapid pace. Mr..
Parker gave chase, accompanied ~ his
dog, but the thief was fleet of foot and
was getting the better OF the chase when
the dog took up the AFFAIR and ran FOR
ward and seized the thief by the bottom
of his overcoat.
The animal hung on persistently in spite
of the fact that the man tried to shake
it off and kicked at IT with his heels. The
thief finally dropped the umbrella and
then the dog .et go Of the coat. Then 1t
picked up the umbrella in it's teeth and
trotted back TO Mr.. Parker.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26

were discussing the existence Of a
Santa Claus.
Il don't believe no such stuff" said
one; that's HI t. OnlyHp pipe dream of the
IF there is a Santa Claus he only
visits the homes of the rich," said an
other doubter, while a third declared
that Santa hadn't much use for black
folks.
There were some, however, who were
firm in their belief that Santa Claus
was a real affair, and the discussion
wa waxing warm when "up on the
roof there arose such a clatter that all
sprang to their feet to learn what was
the matter"
Just at that moment Ebenezer step
ped on a loose brick on the top Of the
chimney. He lost his balance and
down he came. He landed with a bang
in the fireplace. The fire was not fully
out as was thought. Everybody made
a rush for h door.
TITS the debbill" they shouted.
They upset the tree in their rush
for he outside.
In the meantime Ebenezer's false
whiskers caught fire as the dying en-
bers were scattered In every direction.
Before he could pull them off his real
ones were ignited.
Walton received some painful burns
before his wife was able to pull off
his costume.
You fool niggah, you; i told you
to behave yourself"
One by n theN.guests returned and
helped Mrs. WALTON clean up the
w~reckase. while Ebehezer went to bed
/ to nurat his hifrfa
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26

Deciding not to proceed farther,
Hickey turned and ran. But the ap-
partition was not to be shaken off and
1t turned and ran also. In order to
shake 1t the now thoroughly frightened
mar dropped his Dad and ran as fast
as he could, never stopping until he
reached West Caldwell and the house
where the rattle had taken place.
He told those who still remained of
his experience and Hickey thought he
could discover a faint smile on the
faces of his listeners. He, however,
waited for daylight before again un-
dertaking his journey home. He made
search on the way, but did not dis
v anything of the burden that he
rived home he was admitted to the
house by his wife and he told her of
his unfortunate experience after his
good luck at the rattle.
Mrs. Hickey stepped out of the back
door for some purpose, and as she did
50 she gave a slight scream, for there
on the stoop lay two turkeys and
three geese. Then Hickey Remembered
that all of those who took part i, the
rattle and were lucky enough to win
more than two fowl, which was c}nsid-
cred sufficient for a Christmas dinner,
gave one or more Of the fowl to be
sent to the poor families of tad neigh
borhood. Hickey, although pleaded
with. had refused to part with any OF
his winnings and he now believes that
someone scted the ghost In order to
punish him for his ~selishness. He
says he is glad that the ghost kept
two of the fowl To make someone's
Christmas more happy and that he
has received a good lesson.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
BELLEvlLLE.

A theatre party OF members and friends
of the lodge OF Elks, which is being
formed, will be held tonight to the Shu-
bert Theatre. A supper will be had after
ward.
Tennessee Tribe, Improved Order of Red
Men. has elected these officers. Prophet,
Joseph Reid; sachem, David Slater; senior
sycamore, JayneS A. Murray; junior saga
more, o. Baldwin chief of records, Robert
Gilhllian; collector oil wampum. Niyron
Cadmus; keeper Of wampum, p. N. Smith;
trustee, ]. A. Murray.
Miss Clara M. Edison, of Hayerstraw. N.
Y, is spending the holidays with relatives
in Washington avenue.
Mrs. Charles b. Edwards, of Linden ave-
nue., returned Tuesday from a months
stay with relatives in Cleveland, o.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
USED AXE ON RIVAL.
Jersey City Youth Has Skull Fractured.
Assailant Arrested.

JERSEY CITY, Dec. 26~.-Frederick
Brown, of 90 Central avenue, and
Reuben Geraghty, of 81 st. Paul's ave-
nue., were in love with the same girl.
Tuesday night they met at the girls
house n a quarrel ensued. Brown
seized a Ratchet and brought it down
on his rivals head.
Geraghty's skull was fractured and
the blow rendered him unconscious.
He was removed to the City Hospital.
Brown fled to Manhattan and was ar
rested there yesterday. At the hospital
it was said that Geraghty's condition
was critical.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
MIzPAH CHAPTER ELECTION.

Mizpah Chapter No. 80, Order of the
Eastern s'ar, of South Orange. has elected
the following officers for the ensuing year:
Matron, Mrs. Herbert C. Weston; ASSOC
eiate matron, Miss Mary E. Hughes; con-
ductress, Mrs. Edward M. Gascoyne; as
soc.ate ~conductress, Mrs, Edward ]. Riley;
treasurer, Mrs. Sophie Durando: secretary.
II. e. Roland; organist. Mrs. Carrie Dick
inson; representatives Of the Star Ada,
Mrs. Jessie Voelbel: Ruth, Wilma Bacon;
Martha, Mrs. Mary Alexander; Electa,
Mrs. Elmira Wilson; warder, Mrs. Freder-
lex Rodell, sentinel, Herbert G. Weston;
tees, Mrs. Gascoyne, Mrs. Wilson and Fred
Audrey.
Mrs. George Smith presented the past
matron, Mrs. William N. Drake. with n
past matron's gold jewel and a handsome
bronze clock. Mrs. Dickinson was given
en- emble n Of the order, and Mrs. Morri-
son was the recipient OF a framed picture.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
FIREH0USE
Is BADLY CRACKED.
Building in West Orange Has Settled
and Town Council Takes
Matter Up.

The new frehouse in course of con-
struction on the Valley road for the
West Orange Fire Department has been
badly damaged as the result, 1t is said,
of the settlement of the foundation. There
are two serious cracks; one crack on the
side wall reaches from the first to the
second story. and the other extends sew
eral feet on the west side, or rear of the
building.
A meeting of the Town Council was held
this morning In regard to the matter, and
after examining the building 1t was de-
cided to put the matter UP TO the con-
tractors.
The building has been progressing rapid
pleted.
No action will be taken by the Town
Council until the contractors make an
official report.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
MILLBURN.
IRvINGTON
AND HILTON
DRANK AMMONIA FOR
WHISKEY: SUCH A PAIN!
Two Orange Brothers Taken to Hospital
After Participating in Practical
= Jokers Flask.

Albert S.. Earl and AMI Earl, of 50
Nassau street, Orange Valley, had a
Christmas drink with some unknown
friends in the valley section Of Orange
last night and the drink sent both to
the Memorial Hospital In a flying ann
bulance trip. The hospital physicians ex-
amined the men and found the ''whiskey"
the u~nfortunates had drunk was a solution
of ammonia, and the stomach pumps
worked in a lively fashion until the poison
was removed from the stomachs of the
sufferers. They were later sent home sad
der, but wiser, both vowing they'd stick
to temperance drinks in the future.
The Earl brothers were strolling along
the road discussing Christmas when men
whom they declare they did not know.
walked up In jovial fashion and invited
the brothers to nave a Christmas drink.
A small flask was produced and with
greetings for a Merry Christmas the
brothers in turn took a long draught.
Their olfactory organs must have been in
sensitive to the fumes of the liquor as
they eagerly downed the fluid, and in a
few moments Policeman Riley's atten-
tion was attracted to the antics of the
men, and with Policeman Finneran. he
soon had them both on their way to the
hospital. Policeman Riley brought in the
flask as a souvenir.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
IRvINGT0N AND HILTON.

Miss Clara Schmidt, of Burnett avenue,
Hilton, is confined to her home with the
grip.
Overseer of the Poor John B.. Casey, Of
Irvington, reported this morning that the
churches and individuals of the town re-
sponded heartily to the call for Christmas
cheer. There were plenty of eatables,
them but could not afford them,
Services held in the I~rvington M. e.
Church at 6 o'clock yesterday morning
were well attended Aside from the usual
home gatherings the day was a quiet one
in both Irvington and Hilton.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
AuTo GASOLINE EXPLODED.

An explosion of a gasoline tank in a
Large automobile belonging to Henry M.
Keasbey, Of Orange, caused the calling
out of the South Orange Village Fire De-
partment shortly before noon yesterday.
The damage done to the automobile was
slight. for before the firemen had time
to respond to the call, which was received
by telephone. a fire extinguisher was pro-
cured from the home of jacques Bramhall,
In Centre street. near where the explosion
took place and the blaze extinguished. Mr..
keasbey, who was the only occupan Of
the auto, was none the worse for the
accident other than lie was q little late
for hia Christmas dinner.
Mrs. George W. Wellyen, Of Verona
Township. il seriously il with the grip.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
Mrs. harriet ". Knudeon.

Mrs. Harriet Whiting Knudson died
suddenly today at the home Of her daugh-
ter, DR.. Harriet r. Burnet. OF IS Arling-
ton avenue. north, East Orange. of apo
plexy. She was in her eightieth year and
had lived In East Orange for many years.
Mrs. knudson is survived by five daugh-
ters, DIR. Burnett, Mrs. Northrup, Mrs.
Hicks, Miss Grace Knudson and Miss Min
ME Knudson, and one son. w. o. Knud-
son. The funeral VIII be conducted TO-
home of Or. Burnet, by the Rev. Adolph
Roeder. pastor OF the New Church, Or
ange. The interment will be ia Harris
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
Edwin III. Quinby.

Edwin II. Quinby, al old resident of the
Oranges. and member of the family of
that name which has long been prominent,
died at his home, 20 Spring street, Bast
Orange, on Tuesday. His funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Services at the house will be conducted by
the Rev. William Warren Giles, pastor
of the First Reformed Church, East Or
ange. The interment will be in Rosedale
Cemetery.
Mr.. Quincy was 20 years old, and had
been i'll but one day of pneumonia. He
had : large engraving business In New
York. Besides a widow, he leaves a,
brother and two daughters, Miss Ida
Quinby and Mrs. Mary Gay, of Albany,
IN. Y
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
M0NTCLAlR.

Robert 3. Harris. secretary Of the Board
Of Assessors, is confined to his home
from an attack OF the grip. He was re-
ported as somewhat better today.
The Christmas Day collection at the
Church Of the Immaculate Conception
amounted to over 81. 500.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Worden and daugh-
ter, of North Fullerton avenue, are spend
N. Y.
Freeholder Hugh Gallagher, who has been
laid up with the grip for the past two
weeks, was able TO reach his office this
morning. with the use of a cane. The
Freeholder shows the result of his III
ness markedly.
John Wilson, Of Midland avenue. win
leave for Denver, Col, tomorrow, and will
spend the balance of the winter there. RI
his health improves he mny make his per
manent home In that cltV.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
MoNToLAIR CoAcHMAN ARRESTED.

Ernest Taylor. a negro coachman for j.
b. Stevens. a guest at the Hotel Montclair
on the mountain top. Montclair. drove his
employers team through the gates at the
Bay street crossing of the Lackawanna
Railroad yesterday afternoon and was ar
the gateman attracted a crowd and for
the moment there was some excitement.
Policeman Michael Mc1ugh made the ar.
rest. Taylor was alone In the carriage.
Taylor was fined So today by Recorder
Yost, of Montclalr.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
AUTO WRECKS CARRIAGE.

John Melsle, of 119 Leslie street, this
city. and his u son had a narrow es-
oape from serious injury last night when
their carriage was struck in Springfield
avenue, Hilton. by an automobile. The
carriage was wrecked, the horse ran away
and Meisle was hurled to the street. The
10y jumped before the crash. The auto
did not stop The matter was reported
Ivy Meisle to the police.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
Miss Amanda @. Benson.

Miss Amanda c.. Benson. q years old, of
Montclair, died at st. Luke's Hospital,
New York, Tuesday night. from the effects
of an operation. performed in that institu-
ton. for appendicitis. She Is survived by
n brother, Carl Benson, who resides at 50
Orange road. Moutclair. The funeral was
held at st. Stephens Swedish Church,
Montclair, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The interment was in Mt. Hebron Gene
terry, Upper Montclair.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
NEW FIRE TRUCK ARRIVES.

The new white fire truck for the Orange
Fire Department arrived in the CITY on
Tuesday and is now stored in ~headuuarters
In Garfield street. The machine has at
tracted favorable attention and will be a
big help to the department.. The old
ruck will probably go to the Valley.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
MoNTCLAIR D%ECEDENTS.
Wills of Three Recorded Today in the
ofioe Of the County Surrogate.

Three wills of Montclair residents
were admitted to probate in the surro-
gates office today. They were those of
Mrs. Emma A. Peterson, Mrs. Mary
Louise Steele and Thomas Earrop. The
requests named are all of a personal
nature and the wills dispose of com-
partively comfortable estates. The tes-
tators all died within the last dozen
IdaVS.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26
MIR. srAaER HAS pNEuMoN1A.

Arthur Stager, ex-chief Of the Nutley
Fire Department and member of the Nut
ley Board OF Education, Is seriously III at
his home In Brookfield avenue, that town,
OF an attack OF pneumonia. He was taken
Ill with the grip about a week ago, and
yesterday pneumonia developed.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-26

Mrs. Ida De Nyse, wife of Ruff De Nyse,
and daughter of John NJ. and Hannah
Quackenbos, died at her home, 104 Park
street, AIontclair Tuesday afternoon, after
a long illness. The funeral viii be held
home.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-10-14

DR.. w. II. CAVELL, D. D. S.
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OSCAR j. SMITH

ttorney-at-Law, Room 8, Smith Build
ling, Reno, New, p. o. Box 597.
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IRA WINTERS,
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NOTICE TO HUNTERS

Notice is hereby given that hunt.
ing on the following named ranches
is denied to all persons, and trespass
ers will be prosecuted to the full
extent of the law. On all of the Kir-
man and Lewis ranches, P. Heitma-
r. Schact and Fulstone ranches and
on the Schultz and Cradelbauch
property. Positively no permits.
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