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Connecticut western news., 1907-01-10

Unclaimed letters remained in the Canaan post office Tuesday for; A. M. Coones Mrs. Geo. Dennett, Eastern Ce- ment Co.,. Maria Morelli, Cubille Tricola Mrs. H. Rogers, Miss Sarah Skinner. Postals; Miss Lizzie Brown, Miss Catherine Cour, Miss Rose Fraigni, Miss Mary Gearrity, Mrs. J. s. Lelie, Miss Mary Revaz, Miss Mary s. Searles Miss Marion Weed, Everett O. Tyler O. F. Walker.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward G. Smith of Reed street, on January first gave din- ner party to a few relatives. A well laden gift tree was one of the chief at- fractions. MT. and Mrs. Ball and daughter Jessie, MT. and Mrs. Duns- baugh and son of Ashley Falls, MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Ford. MT. and Mrs. Mun- roe Bailey of Sheffield, MT. and Mrs. Edward Ball East Canaan, Miss Nellie Hall and niece Esther Darling of Utica, New York. were present. Dancing and music were enjoyed.
 The first annual meeting of The Ca- naan National Bank was held Tuesday and these directors were chosen: George s. Fuller, A. O. Lockwood, J. H. Rora- back. s. w. Barnes, N. l.. Jackson, H. B. Ives, O. W. Barnum, Wallace Garfield. The directors elected: Geo. s. Fuller, president; Wallace Garfield, vice-president; George Roger, cashier. About $30, ,0O0 of the $50, ,0O0 capital stock has been paid in and more is being re- ceived daily.
 Borden BrieHets
 The farmers are receiving $1.S0 per 100 pounds of milk this month. Next months price is $1.65.
 About HOO tons of ice have been harvested from the pond near the plant. This is about one-third the quantity necessary for use during the season. Purchased Tea Route.
 The Great Harrington correspondent of The PittsfieId Eagle says: Peter Butler has purchased the tea route for merly conducted by Harry Knight of Canaan, who has been selling tea for the Grand Union Tea company The route covers considerable territory apd MT. Butler will go to Canaan to learn the route. He intends to move there with in short time.
 School Notes
 H. R. Caldwell and family have re- turned to Canaan after few months spent in Winsted, and four children have entered school.
 O. N. Hall of New Milford, State Agent was in town Tuesday on busi- ness pertaining to the schools.
 Samuel Hitchcock of the eighth grade has been quite seriously ill having just escaped an attack of pneumonia. We are glad to report that he is much better.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-10

ming win be .. Are the stories in the first chapter of Genesis true? If you are in- terested you are invited.
 The annual offering for the Congre- gational Church Building Society will be received next Sunday. ad Pilgrim church
 There will be a social under the aus pices of the Young Peoples Society at the church next Wednesday evening January f6. The public is invited
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-10
The Churches

Methodist Episcopal Church = Rev. T. R. Wallace, pastor. Lords Day Service: 1O.3O am. morning wor- ship; 12 noon, Sunday School; 6.30 p. m. Epworth League; 7.30 p. m. evening worship; Monday, 7.30 p. m., Epworth League business, meeting and social hour, 1st. Monday in month; Official Board, 2nd Monday in month, Thursday 7.30 p. m prayer meeting; Friday 7.3O p. m. choir rehearsal; Holy Communion 1st Sunday in Jan, Mar, May, July. Sept. and Nov.
 St. Josephs Church, Rev. Father T. F. Bannon, pastor; Rev. J. O. Brennan
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-10
ASHLEYl FALLS

Levi Van Deusen has purchased the house and land belonging to the Mee- cham place and plans to erect house.
 R. P. Lee was taken with hiccoughs Saturday but is now better.
 s. Baker cut his arm near the wrist Saturday while operating a buzz saw.
 Ashley Falls women may find employ ment in the prospective shirt manufac- turing plant at Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-10
TELEPHONE MONOPOLY

It is understood that the 1907 legisla ture will be importuned to so amend the laws ..that the independent telephone companies may expand in the state of Connecticut. Under present laws they are not permitted to construct lines in towns other than those in which they are already in operation. The Southern New England company, whose lines practically cover the state, are thus given decided advantage over their oppo- nents and competition, except to . cer- tain extent, is thus made practically inn possible.
 The large company, so far as we know. gives ordinarily good service, their rates are reasonable. their divisions are larger than those in certain other states but, notwithstanding these facts. and looking at the question from the standpoint of justice alone, we fail to see any good and sufficient reason why the law should permit any one concern or com pany, engaged in the telephone business or any other, to have monopoly of the business in the entire state. We be- heve this view will be taken by major. ity of the legislators and that before the termination of the session, laws will have been enacted that will extend tc independent companies the privileges which are extended to the old company
 
 On Wednesday January 3 "The Berk shire Cleaner" published at Lee Mass celebrated the completion of 50 years o1 life. The event was observed by issuing double number of eight large pages containing pictures of the present ane former editors also scenes of the presen and past in and near Lee and vast ar ray of interesting historical matter per taining to the paper and it's territory The present editor of the Cleaner is MT H. M. White and he is issuing a re markedly newsy and interesting sheet It has the congratulations of THE NEW on it's prosperous appearance at the ent of 8 half century and our wishes for in creased prosperity in the future.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-10

Owing to press of advertising much correspondence and other matter is omitted from to-day's paper.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-10
Card of Thanks

We hereby tender our heartfelt thanks to the kind friends and neighbors who rendered their sympathy and assistance in our hour of sorrow and affiiction.
 Edward l.. Roberts
 w. B. Miller and family
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-10
ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTORY

"The Ladies of Cranford" play of English village life fifty years ago, in three acts, at Town Hall, Canaan, We'd nesday Evening, Jan. 23, at o'clock, given by an entire cast of local talent un- der the direction of the Women's Guild of Christ Church. Admission 25 Gents Reserved seats 35 Gents, for sale at Collins. Music. Dancing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15
ANOTHER MURDERCASE
IN M|DDLESEX NOW.
CLERKS ARE URGED
TO FORM A UNION.

Plans for a clerks union in this
city were made at meeting of the
clerks held in the Odd Fellows
building on Smith street last night.
The meeting was one of the most
largely attended and enthusiastic vet
held by the clerks. Ellsworth B.
Walker presided
The plans for forming a union were
thoroughly discussed. Union Organ
izer Thomas Flynn, of the American
Federation of Labor, was present and
spoke on the subject of forming q
union. He told how such body
would benefit the clerks of this city
and bring success to their cause. Ar
thur A. Quinn also spoke on the ad.
of a union. James E. Kirby
also encouraged the movement.
All of the clerks seemed to be in
favor of the idea and yet no definite
action in regard to the matter was
taken, although Mr.. Flynn was eager
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15
WARSH|P NEW JERSEY
GETS SILVER SERVICE.
SOUTH AMBOY STRIKE
SITUATION IS ACUTE.

Officials at the South Amboy ter
ia Gotta works today report condi-
tions at that plant in favorable con-
dition. Yesterday, they assert, about
twenty-five men, together with a few
old men, went TO work and today, the
officials add. twenty other men, in
cludnG few old ones, started.
Despite the fact that the factory Of
ficials state that they have every in
tention of keeping Nelson Macan in
their employ as a foreman, the strik-
ing workmen feel confident of win
ming out. The strikers deny that for
ty-five men are at work at the plant.
They claim that only fourteen men
started last night, and that this morn
ing they were all persuaded by the
pickets to return 10 New York and
Rochester, from whence they came. |
The factory officials stated that
they provided for the men now at |
work at the plant by giving them )
food, as well as cots to sleep on.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15
RARITAN CLUB NAMES
SEVERAL COMMITTEES

The Raritan Club held a busy ses-
sion last night in their rooms at 100
Smith street. Plans were discussed
for an outing of the club August 25.
A committee composed of David Isen-
berg, Samuel Polkowitz and Abe
Frankel was named to make the nee
essary arrangements. A. Frankel was
named chairman of committee of
three to make arrangements for hir
ing a box in the new Majestic thea
tire on the opening night. A commit
tee composed of David Isenberg and
M. Fingerote was named to procure
a pool table for the club rooms. 1t
was decided to have club emblems
made and Edward Gluck and Leo
Goldberger was named to look after
that.
Plans were also discussed for the
clubs annual ball in November. A
committee of ten was named to make
arrangements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15
MISS HART DIES
LOVED BY ALL
WHO KNEW HER

Beloved by all who knew her, Miss
Margaret Hart passed away in the
seventy-seventh year of her age at
4 o'clock this morning at the resi-
dence of DR.. j. l.. Lund at 1S1 High
street, where she had made her home
for a number of years. An illness of
four weeks duration preceded her
death
Miss Hart was born in Londonder-
ry, Ireland, August l, 1881, and was
brought to this country at the age of
seven weeks. She had lived in this
city for the greater part of her life.
She was librarian of the local public
library when it was situated at Rec
tor and Smith streets and later when
it was removed to the Kitchel build
ing at 1S9 High street.
Miss Hart was an active member
and devout attendant at st. Peters
church and for a number of years was
in charge of the infant class of the
Sunday school. She was active in
nearly all departments of church
work.
The funeral services will be held
from the home of her cousin, William
H. Mccormick, 153 High street, fol-
lowed by burial from st. Peters
Episcopal church.
The funeral will be held from St.
Peters Episcopal church at $3.50
O'Clock Saturday afternoon, with in
terment in St. Peters cemetery. Rev.
James l.. Lancaster will officiate.
Because of her pleasant manner
and untiring energy, Miss Hart was
a favorite with all who came in con-
tact with her. She was marvelously
active for a woman nearly four score
years of age, and her death is dis
tinct loss.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15
WASP JUST
DR|FTED AWAY

The boat. Wasp, which was lost at
Cheesequake Tuesday night, as told
in yesterdays NEWS. was found yes
terday on the shore near Cliffwood.
The boat had not been stolen. as was
at first supposed, but dragged its an
chor because of the heavy sea. 1t was
found by August Mentel in good con-
dition along the shore.
The Wasp was formerly owned by
Nelson P. I. Macan. of this city, who
sold it to Isaac Fell, New Bruins
wick hotel keeper. Tuesday after
noon Fell took a fishing party out
from New Brunswick in his boat, in
to which he had put an auxiliary en-
gine. The party went to Cheese
quakes and anchored the boat while
they went ashore to get something tc
eat. A stiff wind was blowing at the
time and the boat dragged its anchor
into deep water and drifted away.
When Mentel found the boat he
telephoned the New Brunswick police
as he saw that she was flying the flag
of the New Brunswick Yacht Club.
AS was told in the NEWS yester-
day, William F. Hartmann went down
in his powerboat from this city to
search for the Wasp, but could find
no trace of it,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15
One Victim Of Gun
User at R0oSe-
welt Dies.
CETSTATEMENT
FROM OTHER

MiddleSeX county now has another
murder case on it's hands as one oi
the men shot at Roosevelt Monday
night, as told in Tuesdays NEWS
died at the Alexian Brothers hospital
in Elizabeth late yesterday afternoon
He is Mike Molnar, who received a
bullet wound in the abdomen and in
testines.
Detective r. A. Peltier, represent
ing the prosecutor, and S. F. Somog-
vi, acting as interpreter, went to the
hospital yesterday afternoon to get
an ante-mOrtem statement from Mol
mar, but he died at $50 o'clock, ten
minutes before they arrived. They
obtained an ante-mortem statement
near the heart at the same time, but
who has chances of recovery He was
conscious and gave Detective Peltier
a valuable statement about the de-
tails of the shooting.
DR.. j. l.. Suydam, the county physi-
clan, will perform an autopsy at the
hospital today. Detective Peltier will
De present.
John Szakz. who is accused of do
ing the shooting. was taken to the
county jail at New Brunswick and
locked up to await the action of the
grand jury He has been confined in
the Roosevelt lookup.
Detective Peltier said this morning
that at present it looks to him like
murder in the first degree, although
he cannot tell positively yet. He
will visit the hospital again today and
will go to Roosevelt soon to investi-
gate the shooting.
AS was told in Tuesdays NEWS,
the assailant deliberately shot into
a crowd of men who were sitting on a
stoop at Roosevelt Monday night.
MOlnar and Katko were injured.
Continued on page 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15

ORGANIZE.

The joint committees, representing
the Board of Trade of the city Of
Hxark, the Mason Matrial Dealers
ssociation of New Jersey and the
New Jersey Lumberman's Protective
Association, voted at a meeting held
on Wednesday afternoon, Jnly "a, in
favor of organizing a bureau for the
benefit of shippers and receivers of
freight.
The object of the bureau will be
to take up with the various railroad
companies all questions relating to
demurrage, the classification of
freights and adjustment of claims
for damage or loss, and TO secure eff
ficient service in handling and de-
livery of freights.
A state law has been passed, sign
ed by the governor, and should be in
effect today giving every shipper or
receiver three full days to load or un-
load cars, but the Car Service Associ-
alton, representing all the railroads
in the state, have practically ignored
the law by issuing a circular to ALI
freight agents net to apply the provis-
ion of the law to cars moving from
one state to another, and only to al
low the three days on cars originating
and terminating in this state.
Every merchant who handles car
load shipments should cooperate in
the effort to compel the railroads TO
comply with the law of the state and
allow y hours on all cars loaded or
unloaded.
Applications for membership may
be addressed to George w. Jackson,
IA Ball block. Perth Amboy, or to
James M.Riley, secretary of the board
of trade, Newark, and personal calls
will be made upon request.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15
ATCHLEY MAY
NOT SUCCEED
WARDEN HAYES

TRENTON, Aug. 15:-Although
surface indications point to the Sc
lection of former Sheriff Samuel T..
Atchley, of Trenton, as warden of the
state hospital to succeed William P.
Hayes, there is rumor that because
of the split in the Trenton repub-
lican ranks over the naming of the
warden, the board of governors at it's
meeting today will appoint man to
the Office from some other county
than Mercer. Local politicians be-
hind Mr.. Atchley's candidacy are dis
crediting the story and at the same
time are expressing confidence that
their man will land the berth.
Relative to the dumping of Atch-
ley, report has it that the republicans
of Mercer have gone on the rocks
over the appointment with four of
their number in the race, all of whom
decline to swerve from their alleg-
lance, fearing that the appointment
of one and the turning down of the
Others would result disastrously, the
powers that be" have decided to ac-
cept the alternative in sight and al
low the wardenship to go out of the
county. Just who will land the berth
in such an event is not being volun-
teered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15
OWNER
HERE MULTI
MILLIONAIRE

A small part of the land owned by
Charles Edgar Appleby in this sec
ton of the United States is situated in
this city. Mr.. Appleby owns large
lot on Water street. opposite Bay
ards Beach, containing a small frame
shanty, and he is also the owner of
the property occupied by Grays ma
rine railway on Front street.
But his possessions in this city are
an insignificant part of all the prop
erty owned by Mr. Appleby who, at
the ago of eighty-three, has recently
been found to be mulit-millionaire
Not until very recently has the un-
obtrusive old man entered the list of
New York millionaires. Not even the
tax assessors guessed the wealth of
this extraordinary man who, it has
been learned, owns many lots in New
York and vicinity, and whose total
wealth is now estimated at from $685.
100000 to $40,00O,O00.
All of Mr., Appleby's vast fortune
was made in real estate transactions.
He is always ready and willing TO buy
real estate, but will never buy any
thing else. He makes all of his mon
ey on land-none on buildings or
tenants. 1t is said that Mr. Apple
by owns more than one hundred lots
in the block between 57th and 5Sth
streets, west of Eleventh avenue,
New York. Besides these he owns
two whole blocks between 39th and
41st streets occupied by hog
slaughter house. This piece of land
is valued at about s2,000.O00 and is
increasing in value. Three
lots on the southeast corner of Sew
enth' avenue and Fifty-ninth street
Mr.. Appleby bought many years ago
for S1,500 each. Recently he sold
them for $25, 900 each. This is an
example of the shrewd real estate
which have made r.Ap-
pleby's fortune. The ground on which
the Central Park riding academy
stands Mr.. Appleby has owned for
many years. 1t is now worth about
$2,000,000. He owns the southwest
corner of 49th street and Eighth ave-
nue., the ground occupied by the Cir
Gle Theatre, and several other lots in
that vicinity. He owns lots and
buildings checkerboarding the upper
west side and in the Bronx.
All of these lots are free from
debt and mortgage and every trick
known to real estate dealers is used
to make them yield money. Mr. APP
pleby's vast fortune is the result.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15
.F0RESTERS'
COMMITTEES

At the meeting of Court Standard,
No. Ill, Foresters of America, in
their rooms in Odd Fellows Hall last
night the following committee was
appointed to meet in conjunction with
the committee named by Court Am
boy at their meeting last week to
make arrangements for district
meeting to be held in this city in the
near future: A. F. Dietz, George
Arroe, Chris Hanson, George Gard
ener and Harry English.
The committee from Court Amboy
is: Thomas Lucas, Ever Everson, c.
A. Quinn, Jacob Lamp, E. A. Con-
don and P. f. Manton. A meeting OF
the two committees will probably be
held next week. RI
Plans were also discussed for hold
ing an entertainment, but no definite
action was taken in regard to it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15

to have them organize at last nights
meeting
A union was formed in this city
six years ago, but it was a failure,
say the clerks, because the clerks
themselves failed to support it faith.
fully. Most of them took no interest
in it. 1t is for this reason, one of the
clerks said this morning, that they
did not jump at the idea last night
and organize Immediately. On mo-
tiOn it was decided to wait until Tues
day night. This delay will give the
clerks ample time to think it over
and they will meet to organize Tues
day night. 1t is the opinion of most
of the clerks that the union will be
formed at that time.
If the union becomes d reality the
clerks of this city will be placed in
close connection with the American
Federation of Labor and the Central
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15

TEST SOON.

The meeting of Mayor Bollschweil-
er, Chief Engineer Eugene Mullen
and e. E. Hale, a representative of
the Combination Ladder Company, of
New York, was not held last night be-
cause Mr.. Hale failed to appear.
The test which Mayor Bollschweil-
er will give the firemen will come off
either this week or early next week
Chief Mullen said this morning that
the regular box number would be
rung to tell the firemen in what direc-
tion to run, and it will be followed
by three rings of three taps each 10
inform the public that it is only Il
test. All companies will respond to
the alarm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15

new pressing shop has just been
erected and Contractor A. J. Jensen,
of this city. has masons at work on a
new kiln which will be completed in
about four days. The new pressing
shop is 475 feet long and will accom-
modate a large number of workmen.
This new addition is at present being
used as lodging headquarters for the
strikers.
Today is the regular pay day at the
plant. Nearly all of the strikers have
money due, which they would not ac-
cept when they struck several days
ago. Some of the strikers stated yes
terday that they would apply for their
money today.
The strikers held another meeting
last night in Mckinley Hall, at which
all the men in session were appoint
ed as pickets. The men do not all
serve as pickets at one time, but work
N shifts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15
CHARGED
WITH EXCISE
V|0L A TI0N s

Domey Cerulo, of 191 Washington
street, was arraigned before Recorder
Pickersgill this morning on charge
of violating the excise ordinance, by
selling two bottles of beer on Sunday,
August IL.
Cerulo pleaded not guilty and a
hearing will be given him Monday af-
ternoon at o'clock.
Frank Mancineilo, who keeps a
restaurant at Ill New Brunswick
avenue, was also arraigned before
the recorder this morning on charge
OF selling beer in his restaurant Au-
gust with out license. He also
pleaded not guilty and will be given
a hearing Monday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15
Several from This
City Attended
Ceremonies.
GOV. STOKES
MAKESSPEECH

Although the battleship New Jer-
sey did not come to this harbor to re-
ceive the silver service, the gift of
the state, Perth Amboy was well rep
resented at the ceremonies yester-
day afternoon where the states name
sake lay at anchor in the North river.
Those who attended from this city
were Mayor Bollschweiler, J. Law
renee Boggs, Captain James Parker,
J. H. White. William Crowell, H. o.
Bishop, H. E. Pickersgill and Peter
Floersch.
Displayed beneath a roof Of ffags
on the quarter deck of the ship, the
silver service, purchased three yearA
ago with funds contributed by citf-
zens and school children, was formal
ly presented to the officers and crew
by Governor Stokes and COMMITTEES
from the state capitol. The service,
of ffty-four pieces, upon q
draped platform, was received by
Captain William w. Kimball. U. S.
N, commanding the battleship.
In ideal weather, with the flags OF
the New Jersey whipping in brisk
westerly breeze, the guests invited to
witness the presentation ceremony
gathered about the draped platform
which bore the $4,000 token. Drawn
up at attention, the officers and crew
of the battleship, with visiting Of
ficers from the other ships anchored
near by, listened to Governor Stokes
speech, in which he recited the deeds
of heroism in war done by cif1se1S
New Jersey. E
Continued on page 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15
Work ON JOselson Building.

Henderson Brothers are rushing
the work on the new three-story Jo-
selson building at State and Jeffer-
son streets. The south end of the
structure will be completed in a few
weeks and will be occupied by Philip
Joselson as clothing store. The
frame building north of the new
structure will then be removed and
another thirty-foot addition will be
made to the new building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-08-15
SOON FINISH BRICK
WORK ON THE MAJESTIC

p Work is rapidly progressing on the
Majestic Theatre on Madison avenue
and, at the present rate, it is ex-
pected that the brick work will be
done in about a week. The brick
work on the entire front has been
completed, as have been the side
walls for fifty feet or more back. A
large force of bricklayers is at work
on the upper portion of the walls sur
rounding the stage. Carpenters are
also at work. upon the roof and ball
comics