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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
BLOOMFIELD SLATE FIXED.
Mayor and 1908 Councilmen Get To-
gether on Job.

The Bloomfield Town Council of 1908 held
a conference in the home Of Mayor Will
lam p. Sutphen last night. The following
slate was agreed upon, it Is said, to be
ratified at the organization meeting, which
will be held at noon tomorrow:
Member of the Board of Assessors. Will
lam r. Raab; town physician, DR.. Fred
erick G. Shaul; town engineer, Ernest
Baechlln: town attorney. Charles H. Half
penny; superintendent Of public works,
William r. Rawson.
Just who Mayor Sutphen will name for
members of tho Board Of Health to sue
coed William A. Ritscher, ir., and James
]. Thompson are not known. 1t is said
that Ritscher is slated for reappointment'
while Thompson is due for a rundown.
The name of T. Howell johnson Is men
toned as his probable successor. In that
event rumor has 1t that four OF the Coun-
cilmen will refuse to confirm the Mayors
appointment of Mr.. Johnson or whoever
he may be, and Messrs Ritscher and
Thompson will hold over for asyear under
the law. The makeup OF the different sub
committees is awaited with interest.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
BLOWN OFF
PAssAIc YOUTH HURT IN
BLOOMFIELD HOTEL.
william Clickener Injured by Exploding
Cartridges-was with His Father,
Purely Accidental.

William Clickener, Is years old, son of
Benjamin II. Clickener, proprietor Of the
Hygenia Hotel, opposite the Erie Railroad
station In Passaic, was badly injured by
the accidental explosion of two small car
tridges supposed to have contained dyna-
mite In the American House, Bloomfield,
shortly before midnight last night. All his
fingers were blown off.
The cartridges made no more noise h
would the explosion of a paper cap, but
the result was bad. The young man had
accompanied his father In an automobile
from Passaic to Bloomfield, where the lat
ter attended a meeting of the Road
Horse Association held in the American
House. James NJ. Beldon. the proprietor
of which, is secretary. The son sat in the
back room waiting for his parent. He had
lighted a cigar, and then pulled the car
tridges from his pocket.
Just how 1t happened no one seems to
know, but the cigar must rave touched
them, or else the cartridges came in con-
tact with each other. Several persons
were in the room at the time.
There was a flash, and Clickener, who
was sitting at a table. leaped to his feet
with a cry of agony. Then he fell back
again. Bits of his fingers were blown in
all directions. and the flesh hung in shreds
from his hands. He bore his pain
His father rushed to his assistance as
soon as ne was nOllneu
MY God, father" he said. 81 don't
mind the pain. but Just think Of II l shall
be crippled for life"
Heber c. Beldon, son of the hotel pro-
prietor. went with young Clickener to the
office of DR.. Frederick G. Shout. 20 Wash
ington street, a short distance away where
Clickener's injuries were temporarily,
TO the physicians office.
Every finger on each hand was blown
off at tie second joint. The flesh over
his left eye was torn, but he eye was
not injured.
Young Clickener refused to go to the
Mountainside Hospital, Montclair, but de-
clared he wanted to return to Passaic.
His father placed him in his automebile
and broke all records in a wild dash
through the mud to the Passaic General
Hospital, a distance of six miles. i.
1t is believed that young Clickener Will
recover. but, OF course, he will be manned
for life. He does not remember where he
got the cartridges or how they came to
be in his pocket. He thinks however,
merely for fun, not knowing what the
terrible result might be. A newspaper on
the table at which he sat was set on fire
by the explosion.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
FATALLY STRICKEN AFTER
CHRISTMAS DINNER.
Miss Caroline MCGUIRE, Teacher in State
Normal School, Dies on Visit
in South Orange.

Following an attack of peritonitis, which
began after she had undergone an opera
ton for appendicitis in DR.. Mefford Rum
yon's Hospital, South Prospect street.
South Orange. Miss Caroline Mcguire. Of
Trenton, died today. Funeral range
ments have not been announced as yet,
but the body will be taken to Trenton.
Miss Mcclure. who was a teacher OF
elocution and English in the State Normal
School at Trenton. was stricken with ap-
pendiciis on Christmas Day at her brother
Albert w. McGuire's home, l Vose ave-
nue., South Orange.
She, with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Mcclure, widow of James MCGUIRE, who
was for many years health officer at Tren-
ton. went to South Orange to spend. the
holidays with her brother and her nephew,
George w MCGUIRE, jr, son Of the State
dairy commissioner, and her sister Mrs.
dinner at her brothers home she com
planned of pains, and Or. Runyon was
summoned. He ordered her remove to
his private hospital, where the operation
was performed.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
THOUGHT WHOLE
TOWN WAS BURNING UP.
Nutley Fire Alarm System Goes on a
Lark, Giving Firemen a
Night of It.

The Nutley fremen were given a hard
run at 5 o'clock this morning caused By
electric light and FIRE alarm wires be-
ing crossed by the heavy gale that pre-
vailed all night. A run OF over two miles
was made by Avondale Hose Company to
find no fire in the ~neighborhood of box
No. g. Next box No. "a was sounded,
with the same result. Finally after visit
ing every fire alarm box in the town tho
gave 1t up.
The church bell alarm In the belfry OF
the Reformed Church in Church street
rang continuously for several minutes. and
together with the many alarms visions of
a ~confiagration were in everyones mind.
make it worse. the electric street lights
were not burning, owing to heavy wind
disarranging the wires.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
J. Il. FRANCIS DIES
MONTCLAIR MAN AN
OLD RESIDENT.
Expires Of Pneumonia Today at Home
of His Son, DR.. R. P.
Francis.

George Hills Francis, one of Montclair's
Oldest and most respected citizens, died at
the home of his son, DR.. Richard T.
Francis, II Plymouth street, that town,
today, OF pneumonia.
Mr.. Francis, who was IS years old, had
enjoyed good health until a short time
ago, when he was taken with the grip.
Twenty-four hours before he died pneu-
monia developed and his system was not
strong enough TO resist 1t.
Mr.. Francis was born In Boston May
1921. and was educated IN that city. In
1S4O he went to New York city, where he
entered the dry goods commission bust
ness, which he conducted until his retire.
ment about fifteen years ago. In 1850 be
married Miss Hannah Swan, OF Medford,
Mass. He was one of the early settlers OF
Montclair, moving to that place. in 1863,
and lived there until his death. He was a
Unitarian. He was one OF the organizers
of the Montclair Club, and was for a
number of years a school trustee OF the
old Central School district OF Montclair,
when each district had its own board.
He is survived by a widow and three
children, DR.. Francis, of Montclair;
George Edwin Francis. of Syracuse, N.
Y, and Miss Bliza Francis, OF Boston.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
EpwoRTH LEAGUE SOCIAL.

The member OF the Epworth League
connected with the Nutley M. e. Church
held a social at the home of Abner Dex-
ter in Brookfeld avenue. that town, last
evening. Games and music were the maiu
features. followed by light refreshmentsl
Among those present were Miss Josie
Stirratt. Miss Ray Eagleson, Miss Eulah
Symonds, MIR. and Mrs. n. Coz win Rutnn.
George Rea, Robert Donaldson. Miss
Nettie Warren, Harry Donaldson. Miss
Edith jackson, the Rev, ]. Ogden Win
ner. Miss Mayme Donaldson. Miss Anna
Donaldson, Roy Wood. Tracy Wood.
Roscoe Symonds, Miss Margery Lichten-
stern, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mulch, Mrs.
A. Wood. Monroe Jordan, Arthur Jen-
kins, Abner Rutan, Abner Dexter, Bert
Rutan and others.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
MAPLEW0OD.

Charles Brown, of Ridgewood road,
has been appointed inspector of the
sewers being laid in the Maplewood
section of the township, and Elvin
Scott. of South Orange avenue, will
see that the contractor executes the
sewerage work according to contract.
feet OF pipe has been laid In the
Heights section and 5.05S feet in the
M~aplewood section, or a total of 14,005
feet altogether laid. One hundred tin
taps have been made with the laterals.
]. Donald Pryor. of South Prospect
street. captain of the Brown University
football team last season. is home for
the holiday vacation.
Miss Ethel Mccall, of South Prospect
street. has returned from Atlantic City,
where she went previous to Christmas,
s.. Howard Gardner and George r.
Gardner will play a bowling match
with A. c. Brewer and Louis T. Van
Iderstine on the Maplewood Sporting
Club alleys tonight.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
MoNTCLAIR.

The Rev. DR.. Amory H.. Bradford,
pastor OF the First congregational
Church, and his family will give a New
Years reception at the parsonage to-
morrow afternoon from 4 to s and IN
the evening from s to 10. Members OF
the church. congregation and the com
munity are invited, and promised a
hearty welcome.
The Rev. and Mrs. Frederick B. Car
ter. rector of st. Luke's Episcopal
Church. will give a reception to the
tomorrow from 4 to 10 o'clock.
The Montclair Club will give q New
Years Eve dance in Club hall tonight.
Robert H.. Harris, secretary of the
of Assessors, who has been con-
fined to his home with the grip. has
recovered and vas at his office today,
Thomas H. Jenkins, of Midland ave-
nue., will sail for England tomorrow
to visit his father, who is dangerously
i'll at his home in Birmingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. julius H.. Alberson, OF
South Fullerton avenue, are spending
New Years with friends at Metuchen
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
BLooMFIELD-GLEN RIDGE.

A surprise party was rendered Mr.. and
Mrs. e. #. Wetherly, of 165 Franklin street,
last night by a number of their friends.
The Glen Ridge Borough Council held its
final meeting last night. Nothing Of i'm
portance was transacted.
The Sunday school of the First Presby-
terrain Church held its Christmas enter
tainment last night.
The engagement is announced OF Miss
Margaret Dietrich and George Ellis, both
of this town.
Olive Branch Lodge, /. o. o. F., elected
these officers last night: Noble grand,
Raymond Gray; vice-grand, William Shaw
cross; recording secretary, William Haight,
financial secretary. Jessie Wilson; treas
urer, Charles S. Douglas. An entertain.
ment will he given by the lodge in Contra
Hall, Janua 10.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
BREAKING IN NEW FIRE HORSE.

A big iron gray horse purchased
by the Orange Fire Commission win
be added to the horses In use In the,
purchased in this city yesterday
and will be broken to fire service
with the Valley engine team. When
in shape the animal will be the centre
horse in the team to draw the new
fire truck
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
NOTES OF THE ORANGES.

General Roberts Lodge. OF Orange, Order
Sons Of ST. George. will receive Q visit
from Grand Secretary Boyd aud Grand
been arranged to follow the business ses-
sion.
The following East Orange persons are
registered at the Chalfonte, Atlantic city:
Robert M. Harvey, Mrs. A. G.. Harvey,
Mrs. c. i. Wise, c. L Wise, Miss N. l.
wise. Miss II. r. Wise. From Orange Mr..
and Mrs. james r. Barrie are registered.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
ILLBURN-SPRINGFIELD

James Doyle. jr.. the j~anitor at the
Millburn station, is Ill with the grip.
The Lighthipe stone quarry closed
last Saturday for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Camp, of Old
Short Hills road, returned yesterday
from a weeks stay at Summit.
Mrs. Catherine Corby returned yes
terday from a weeks visit to friends
in Newark.
Miss Ada Dow is preparing to build
a new house on Grand street, wyoming.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
william e. Sanford.

William E. Sanford, one of the best
known residents and merchants Of
BelleviIle, died at his home in Ralph
street, that town, last night, of pneu-
monia, after a brief illness. He is
survived by a widow, two daughters,
Miss Title, and Mrs. Charles Van
Valen, of this city. and John, a ION.
Mr.. Sanford was in his seth year. and
had resided In Belleville all his life.
He was a veteran of the Civil War
interested in organizing military com
panies in this section.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
IRvINGToN AND HILTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Davenport. of Quaker
town, Pa, are visiting relative in Hilton.
The IVY Hill hremen elected the follow,
ing officers last night: Foreman. EDWARD
Vail. assistant brennan Valentine Hogan;
PRESIDENT, Louis Schmidt; vice-president,
AMI Ball; secretary, John r. Johnson;
treasurer, H. A.. Schmidt; ~sergeant-at,
the meeting.
In the absence OF a quorum the Hilton
fremen did not elect officers last night
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
PAY OR PRESENTS?
Orange Newsboy Would Like to
Receive the Former,

To the Editor Of the Evening Star;
saw a plea In a Newark Sunday paper
to give the newsboys presents on Wednes-
day morning.
T would like to know what means to
take to get what is owing for papers: l
have a customer that owes me more than
I make in q week and a half. tie has
been telling me the last three weeks that
he will pay me the mex night. and he has
not paid me yet.
West Orange, Dec. 80.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
MAN MANGLED BY e5 CARS.

TRENTON, Dec. 31.-George e. Voor-
hees. a Trenton railrpader. fell from a
train at Princeton Junction yesterday
and the locomotive and sixty-hve cars
passed owe him. grinding out his
life. He was married and a beer
on the railroad one year. When told
of the accident Mrs. voorhees, col
lapsed, and she is now In a serious
condition.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
TURNED IN FALSE ALARM.

Arthur Richardson, 10 years cid, Of II
Jerolouan street, Relleville. and Stanley
McCloskey, of about the same age, Of 70
JerOloman street, were arrested this morn
ing by Chief of Police Flynn, charged
with turning In a false alarm OF fire YES
terday afternoon. The boys will be given
a hearing tonight by Police Justice Con-
nell.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
RucHANAN GOES ON Stage.

Robert Buchanan, a tenor soloist in st.
known in musical circles there, has ac-
a position in the chorus of 'Funa-
a new comic opera, which opens
at the Casino Theatre in New York. He
has sung in several comic operas In
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
Miss Annie r.. HarIins.

Miss Annie Ruth Harkins, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Harkins. of Bloom
field. died in her home, 10 Broad street,
yesterday. from tuberculosis. She had
been Ill about a year. She was 20 years
old and formerly lived In Montclair.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31

The swimming team Of the Newark Y.
NJ. C. A. will go to Paterson Wednesday
night, January s. and have the return
ISOLATION team. The events will be a
tw-enty-hve-yard swim, hfty-yard swim,
1O0-yard swim, and the relay, each man
The second monthly swimming trial win
be held in the natatorium of the local
association on the third Wednesday Of
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING.

A special meeting of the East Orange
City Council was held at $50 o'clock this
morning in the City Hall to pass on two
warrants for tax matters One warrant
had been recalled and a new one could
not be issued without the action OF Coun-.
ell.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
SUBURBAN PAGE
A. J.. STATES WILL BE
APPOINTED RECORDER.
Irvington Council Decides in Caucus
Upon MayAeld's Sue

At a caucus last night the Irvington
Town Council agreed to appoint Ackerson
J. States, of that town. recorder to sue
coed James G. Mayfeld. The appoint
ment will probably be made tomorrow
noon, Immediately after the reorganiza-
ton Of the Council.
The personnel of the Council. which will
become the towns chief executive body
after noon tomorrow, remains unchanged.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-31
CALDWELL BOROUGH
WILL BE PlPED.
Vote II lis to 40 for Issuance Of
$4,000 Worth of Bonds for
Water Main system.

Tho special election held in the Bor-
ough Of Caldwell yesterday to decide
for or against the proposition to pipe
all streets of the borough for a water
supply and to issue bonds in the sum
of $55, 900 for that purpose, resulted In
a victory for those favoring the project.
The vote was lis for, 40 against M
SO rejected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-06
HANS AND NIN."

of all the putrid shows that ever appeared in this city Hans and Nix" which was at Polls last evening was about the poorest parody on a play that has yet come to this city. It was awful Ii was So phoncv that even the gods of the gallery" did not take the trouble to have fun with the actors I:i who undoubtedly realized that it was a terrible bunco game. The most amusing part of the comedy. this was the real thing. was one of the comedians. you know they had several. would crack joke and then laugh. He must have appreciated the fact that he was q first class joke He was be a star attraction in some side show where freaks are exhibited Dur ing the early part of the performance it appeared as though the gallery might do other things than applaud. so to get the show hy one of the com pany gave q recitation which was nothing mcTe than an appeal for mer- cy. There is no telling what would have happened. if the audience had not been mercifuL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-06
i. 1or the beneft Of St Anne's

fair for the benefit of St Anne'f church. April 6-Turn hall, Scovill street masquerade and ball given by Val kyrian Social club. April 9.-Private dance at Mrs John 1 Kicks dancing academy.
 April l0-Corcordia hall, drama. "The Killing of Revolutionist" in three acts. Dancing after.
 April 1l-Turn hall, Scovill St, sociable and dance given by St Karl Barromaus Verein. April 11-A. M. E. Zion church, Pearl street, clam chowder and shepherd pie supper and entertain ment.
 April 12.-Eagle roller rink, polo. Bridgeport vs Waterbury.
 April 13 to 22.-City hall. Charity bazaar for the benefit of the new kOs- pital, given by the United Catholic so- cieties.
 April 14.-Jacques theater. Con- cert by United Catholic societies for benefit of St Mary's hospital. April 16.-Good Will hall, Water vile. Novelty heart dance and re- ceptiOn by MT and Mrs John r. Kicks dancing classes.
 At the Buckingham Music hall, Thursday evening. April 18.-Concert by St Johns Musical association, as sisted by Tom Daniel, basso: Morti- mer Howard, tenor, and string or chestra.
 April 24.-Eagles' hall. Promenade and dance, given by Shop Baseball league,
 April 24.-Concordia hall, prom enade and concert by St Joseph s Lithuanian band.
 April 24-Music hall, Citizens bank building, first annual dance given by the Golden Star Athletic club.
 April 2G--Eagles hall. Whist, re- ception and dance by Brooklyn Attn letic club. .. . May 3.-Hamilton hall-Sixth an- nual masquerade dance given by Hamilton Park A. c.
 May 10, II, 15. 16, IT, 1S-Good- will hall Waterbury, St Michaels church bazaar. -.....
 May 17-Leavenworth hall, May party of Court McGivney. D. of I.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-06
ST JOHNS NJ. A. CONCERT.

The thirty trained voices of St Johns Musical association, which will give a concert at the Bucking- ham Music hall on Thursday evening April IS. will render four selections, in one of which the soloists, Morti- mer Howard, tenor. and Tom Daniel. basso, will have solo work. These will be Sullivan's Lost Chord" De- Koven's King valdimar's Chase" Clayton l.. Johns Dina" and Dud- ley Bucks King Olaf's Christmas. in the last the two distinguished solo, ists will be afforded epandant op- portunity for solo work. The accom- paniment will be of organ, piano and stringed orchestra of twelve pieces. In addition to the selections of the association there will be numbers by the soloists and by the Euxerpeau quartet. The tickets are now on sale by the members and at the Driggs & Smith company. the Sonnenberg Mu- sic company and the Fulton Music company. They will be exchanged for reserved seats on next Thursday at the Buckingham pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-06
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

April 6-Washburn's Uncle Tom April S-"The White Chrysanthe- num-"
 April 1O-"Mildred Holland in "A Paradise of Lies"
 April 11-12-"Tom, Dick and Harry"
 April 13-"At the Old Cross roads"
 April 15--Lecture by Robert Peary. April 16-The Roger Brothers. April 19-Chauncey Olcott.
 April 20-"The Isle of Spice" April 22-23-"Queen of the White Slaves"
 May 2--Hattie Williams in "The Little Cherub."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-06
EAGLES HALL, Every Sunday Evening
 Pictures and Sangs AMERICAN lIfEOGRAPH co. Prices IS and 25 Genet.
Charity Bazaar
 FOR St. Mary's Hospital At City Hall, APRIL 13s22s

Stage entertainment. attrse(1vo booths. dancing and other intesssts ing features each evening Admie- sion Is cents. Matinee vh1et- Thursday afternoon. April 10. e 2:3o. ending with o'clock tea A6-' mission Is cents. Grand sacred csn- cert at Jacques opera house. suo1sv evening. April IA. keserved mae4 ss cents; adnision 5s esneA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-06
NOTICE.

The Board of Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Water bury. at a meeting of the said Boarl. held April 2. 1oo1. made assessment for sewer purposes on property and against property owners on Washing ton avenue. from Charles street to Bank street: on the Watertown road. from the former termination of sewer to Robbins street: on Randolph ay- enuc. from Gloves terrace to the sum- nit of the street: and on Roselan1 avenue. from North Willow street to the summit of the street. to the amounts set to their respective names, as follows. to witt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-06
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

Brindamour, the worlds famous jail breaker, will head an excellent bill at the Jacques next week This man alone is great attraction because he has startled and surprised the police of many countries by his ability to get away from handcuffs and chains of all kinds. Another unusual feature of next weeks bill will be the first appearance here of Miss Edith Hele- ma. the wonderful American soprano. Mile Chester and her SlO.0O0 statue dog, Orth and Fern. Swan and Bam- bard. Gaston and Green and the clec- trograph are other features. Popu- lar prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-06
PEARY LECTURE.

Those who attended the lecture given at Naugatuck by Commander Robert F. Peary on his experiences in the Arctic regions are enthusiastic in praise of it. and several are buying tickets for the same lecture to be given at POli's theater on the evening of April 15. This speaks well for the value of the lecture, which is rare opportunity to all who are interested in current events. Peary has carried the United States flag to the farthest point north ever reached by man. and one of his stereopticon views shows the stars and stripes nearest the pole.