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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
PLEASANT PLAINS.
MANY ATTENDED,.

A large number of people attended
the union meeting of the local and
neighboriig societies of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union in the
lecture ROOM of St, Marks church in
Amboy AVENUE last night. An elab-
crate program, which had been pre-
pared by Mrs. A. w. Browne, presl-
dent of thd local union, and the com
mittee, UPS rendered. Addresses
were madd by Mrs. Sarah r. Morris.
county president; Mrs. H. e. Weed,
superintendent of parlor meetings;
and Mrs. 4. w. Browne, and several
others. Several members OF the Tot
tenville union We're present. Several
matters of Importance were discussed
concerning |th work o going on in
tho union here and throughout the
country.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29

LOCAL ITEMS,

Master Oliver Soden, who has been
confined TO his bed the past week is
improving.
Max Lebers. of New York, spent
Saturday and Sunday here.
Mrs. Taylor spent a few days in
New York city visiting relatives.
Miss Florence WEIGH, of New York,
was the guest of her grandmother.
Mrs. A. Appleby, of Main street.
John Steen, of Brooklyn. was the
guest of Joseph Hodapp tho past
week.
Bishop Scarborough confirmed ].
W. Dawson Sunday afternoon 1t his
home as he is recovering from a SER
ious illness and is unable 10 leave the
house.
William Petty is slowly improving,
but is still confined TO the house.
Miss Tillie Hodapp was the guest
OF Mrs. J. O. Cozzens, OF Main street,
Sunday.
Frank Vliet, Jr.. and friend. Of
Trenton, was the guest of his mother
Sunday.
John D%antrechy spent Sunday in
Philadelphia with friends.
The minstrel troupe of Helmetta,
which gave n concert for the benefit
Of ]. o. o. r.. was largely attended.
Mrs. Smaltzrit. of New York, is
the guest of Mrs. Charles Powers this
week.
]. o. Cozzens is improving after an
Illness of over a week.
Mr.. Reid, OF Freehold, Is visiting
his %sitser, Mrs. II. Soden, of Main
street.
j. Foley spent Sunday afternoon at
Helmetta.
Mrs. Andrew Gear. of Midtown,
vas the guest of her mother, Mrs. II.
Yahnell, of Main street.
Mrs. Edward Beebe IL visiting her
sister, Mrs. Platt, of Jersey City,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
SOUTH AMBoY.


The South Amboy Lumber and
Supply Company held their first
meeting since organizing last Thurs
day evening for the purpose of elect
ing officers for the ensuing year.
Harry C. Perrine was elected presi-
dent; Henry Wolfe, wise president:
and r. c. Stephenson, secretary and
treasurer. The company is now or
ganized and ready for business. AL
though they have not their buildings
erected they are ready to take all
orders and to fill them and make ana
furnish all estimates that may be re-
uuired,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
HUGUEN0T.
SHAKEspEREAN LECTURE.

Harry X. Bassett, of New YORK,
delivered the lecture in the Reformed
church, in Amboy avenue, last night,
under the auspices of the Department
of Education of the city Of New York.
before a large audience. The church
was crowded, as on all previous occa-
sions. The lecture was the second OF
the course on Shakespeare. The lee.
ture, which was on Julius Caesar,
was excellent, being illustrated by de-
scriptions of the poets great work.
Mr.. Bassett will deliver this same
lecture in knights of Pythias hall, IN
T%ottenvillc, Friday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
TO HONOR LoNCFEy,Iow.

The principals and teachers of the
local public schools have received an
official order from the board of sup
e~rintendents directing them to OBJ
serve the birthday anniversaries of
three great Americans during Febru-
airy. As usual, Lincoln's and Wash
ington's birthdays will be observed
by the closing of school. The other
anniversary is that of Longfellow
February q. The official order is a
lengthy eulogy of the life and work
of the great poet, and directs that
fitting and appropriate exercises be
held. AS this will be the M hun
dredth anniversary OF Longfellow's
birthday. a special program will be
arranged for that day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
T0TTENvILLE.
SURPRISE PARTY.

Miss Bertha Schmidt was rendered
an agreeable surprise at her home, in
Sharrott road, Kreischervillo, Satur-
day night, by a few of her intimate
friends. They met al the residence
OF Miss d. Pettina, from where they
proceed to her home in a body. The
features of the evening were music
and games. Refreshments were
served at IL O'Clock. During the eve
ming a solo was rendered by Freder-
lex Becker. Among those present
we're the Misses Lottie S~choenstein,
Eta Wilke, Amelia Pettina. Mary
Schmidt, Julia Myaska, Anna Johns,
Johanna Hoerner, Eta sferklen,
Anna and Dora Peterson, Mrs.
Schmidt, Messrs. Frederick Becker,
Jacob Racherb, Robert Cutting, Will
liam Pettina, Herbert Winant, Fred
erick Johns, Conrad Wilkie, Charles
Johns. John Jelicks, Joseph Reisch-
our and Emil Warklen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
SOCIAL N DEBATE.

The Mission Study Class of st.
Marks NJ. L. church, held a social in
the lecture room of the church Friday
night. The feature of the evening
was a debate, after which refresh
ments were served. The subject of
the debate was Resolved, that the
Chinese Should be Excluded from
this Country" 1t was decided in
favor of the negative, which was
championed by Professor Tate and
George ID. Heck. The affirmative was
taken by George A. Wood and Will
liam r. Porter. A delightful time
was had by all present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
FRACTURED KNEE CAP.

William F. Quin, Of Elizabeth, a
former employee of the Finnegan
Lumber Company, met with a serious
accident on Woodbridge e Sun
day afternoon. He was hurrying to
catch a train when he slipped and
fell, fraeturing his knee cap. He was
picked up and carried into a nearby
drug store. DR.. Joseph Wantock was
summoned. The ambulance was then
called and Mr.. Quin was removed to
the Alexian Brothers hospital in
Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
SERVICE TIME TABLE.

Effective a %, 1908.
Cars leave Railway Junction for Rab-
way Rcformatory every 80 minutes from
40 am. until il 40 pm.
Cars leave Railway Junction for Wood
untif 1I:i0 nm connectinr with NNssssv,
Brunswick cars 15 after the hour. 9 10 u.
n. from Railway Junction last car thar,
makes councillors for New Brunswick.
Cars leaving New Brunswick at SEA
am. and every hour until As pm. con-
meet with car for Sewaren, WOodbrfdae
Railway and Westfield.
Cars leaving Perth Amboy ferry at s Is i
am. and every hour until 9:57 pm. then
10 AZ pm. and II AZ pm. connect for Sc
held.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
MEETINGs %srCCEssEuL.

The revival meetings nightly in the
A. M. e. Zion church, at Sandy
Ground, arc meeting with great sue
cess and have been largely attended.
Several have already gone forward to
the altar. The services have been
conducted by the Rev. |. B. Walters,
pastor of the church. The meetings
have become quite enthusiastic and
ii is expected that several more will
go forward tonight, when Rev. ]. b.
j, Rhodes, pastor of st. Marks M. e.
church. will be in charge of the meet
ing. All are welcome at these meet
in &C
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
M~ANACfRs, sTATEMENT.

The NEWS correspondent has been
requested to say through its columns
that many of the patrons of the
butcher business as carried on by the
estate of e. Burkhard and closed up
not long ago, are under the impress
sion that the managers of the estate
intend to reopen the business. The
managers wish to inform former pat
rons and the public that the man
ayers of the estate are not in any
manner connected with the new
butcher business in Mecllanicsville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
COTTAGE

The cottage prayer meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. NJ. j. Shar-
rott, in Bloomingdale avenue, tomor-
row afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The
meeting will be led by Mrs. R. G.:
Candy. The subject of the general
prayer meeting in the evening at
1880 O'Clock at st. Marks church
will be blessed are they which do
hunger and thirst after righteous
ness" Matt. $50.
The meeting will be led by the
pastor. Rev. ]. B. j. Rhodes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
ON STRAWRIDE.

The Jolly Four, of Kreischerville.
enjoyed their first sleigh ride of the
season Sunday. They left that place
in the afternoon and passed through
this place, thence TO New Dorp,
where a stop was made at the Black
Horse Tavern. Dinner was served
at that place. after which they re-
turned home again. Those in the
party were Frederick Becker, w.
Jahms, Jacob Rachert and Charles
Jahms.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
MASQUERADE BALL.

The masquerade Of Bright Eyes
Council. Degree of Pocahontas, Fri
day night at Kish's hall, was a grand
success. The hall was crowded.
There were a number of visiting
lodges in attendance. The march
was led by William wilkins and John
Lily. The prize for the best dressed
lady, a%gold dish, was won by Miss
Gertrude Bishop, and William Will
kins won the prize for the best dress
ed gentleman, a collar and cuff box.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
civic FRAUD. IL Atlantic city.

ATLANTIC CITY. n. J.. Jan. 90
Expert ACCOUNTANTS report flat nearly
$4,000 was pllfered from the city in
the last two years through manipula-
ton of the accounts in the comptrol
lcr's Office by John 7. Andrews. forme
chief clerk, who Is under $4,000 bal
charged with larceny and em3c2zl
ment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
LOCAL ITEMS.

Paul Delapouve has removed with
his family from Stapleton back to
this place.
Miss Margaret Wort and Miss May
RYAN. of Woodrow, were pleasantly
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
MIRA John Dig. in Rossville, Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29

ManZan Pile Remedy put up in
convenient, collapsible tubes, with
nozzle attachment so that the remedy
may be applied at the very seat of the
trouble, thus relieving almost instant
ly bleeding, itching or protruding
piles. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. Sold by Sexton,
druggist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
SOCIAL SESSION SOON.

One week from tonight the Fifth
Ward Democratic Association will
hold a social session in the club
rooms in Maple Shade hall, in this
place. An excellent program is be-
ing arranged by the committee in
charge. They have secured some
local talent, no will be there to help
make the evening pleasant. Refresh
ments will be served and all are an
ticipating a fine time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
POLICE NOTIFIED.

The police of the sub precinct sta
ton in Broadway this place received
word yesterday to look out for seven
prisoners who had escaped from the
United States Penitentiary at Fort
Leavenworth, Kan, some time ago. A
good description accompanies each
separate notice and a reward is offer
ed in each case by the warden OF that
penitentiary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
EIKEMEN,S Rail-.

The firemen of the Eagle Hook G.
Ladder Company 7 planning for
their annual ball at Robins Hall on
the evening of February 81. The
gentlemen in charge are doing every
thing in their power to make it the
success it has always been in the
past.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
METUCAEN.
CHIID BADLY BURNED.

The little daughter Of MI. and Mrs.
William Orion was seriously burned
Saturday afternoon and it is feared
her life cannot be saved. She was
playingN with matches when her light
clothing caught fire, burning her
arm, side, chest and face. DR.. Ellis
and a specialist of Perth Amboy, are
attending her.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
PROGRESSIVE WHIST.

The progressive whist at the club
house Saturday was we'll attended,
and pronounced a uccess Mrs. JOS
eph Moss and Mrs. Cephus Waite
were the successful winners and re-
ceived the prizes. Refreshments
were served by the ladies in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
FINAL HFsARING TONIGHT.

Tonight is the last time the citi-
zens of the borough will have an OPP
portunity to express their views in
regard to the trolley loop in a public
meeting held for that purpose, and
all parties who are interested in this
affair should be present at the coun-
Gil meeting and express their opinion
for or against it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
PLEASANT PLAINS.


The Evening Euchre Club will be
entertained at the home OF Mrs.
Joshua Hitchcock. at Princes Bay,
tomorrow night instead of OF Thurs
day night. The feature of the even
ing will be point eucsre. Refresh
ments will follow the cards.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
CI-TTINGICE

Charles Bogardus and w. B. Shar-
rott, both of Bloomingdale avenue,
this place, have been busy during the
past few days cutting ice from their
ponds. They have each had a large
force of men at work marking and
cutting the ice. The ice in this sec
ton is about W inches thick. Mr..
Bogardus has his house partly filed.
and Mr.. Sharrott is rapidly getting
his filed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29

AIN LEAVE III H1ttf#As
For New York. Newark. and ElaaAQih
s:s3. 7.17. x7:45, 1858 .s.29, 9sil. 0;E4. 11i14.
1900, i:le. S;2z,f 4ssfs sos. t;5l 7tf.
sos, 1881. ''il.0o pm. Sundays sss4 e.
m, SEQ, e:5T pm.
FOR philadelphia and Trenton via rotn1
Brook. T:17, x2;5s, gttl 1l:1A AMI x1efq8,
1910; x3:22 pm. Sundays. S.S4 an. 5-zs,
7t12, 1851 pm.
For Long Branch. Ocean Grove. etc. 5:o1.
$40 am. 12:22. Gl9 Saturday only. 2;U3.
5.Ol. I.I9 pm. i2.4S night f~Sundays ez-
cept Ocean GroyeJ 4;55, 1853 a M 4:5A, ssz5
pm.
FOR Freehold. 5.o7. ess3. a:eo am. te:2z.
SOL. C:s5 pm. sundays, s.53 a. m. 4:sf,
1928 pm.
Additional trains fsr Red Bank, $3.50 q M.
5;0l, G:ss. GiS5. s.4a pm. Sundays. 9:e1 An
For south An.l,oy. 5:07, 1858, s:55, 1874,
G:55. I;ls, $40 pm, 12:4S night sundays,
4.55. 1921, 1853 am. 4:5t, s:23 pm
TRAINS FOR PERTH AAFB0Y.
s:9s, 10000. 1880 am, GEO Saturday
onlyl. l:20. goo. $40, AIS, 515. b:38a 6:15,
$3.50, S:45. 12.M pm. Sundays, 400, $50,
$500 a. IN. 400, $3.50 pm.
Leave Elizabeth, 4:05, G:22. 9.42. 9.01,
1856. 1923 am, 1910, 2:o5. ABS. 4:33, 5s52,
s;20. G:s2. G:57. s;4s. 1885 pm. Sundays.
8:2S, 9:20 am, 1902. 1897 pm.
Leave Newark. 6:12, S:35, 9:42, 1870 am.
1870, 1856, 4:25. 5:3S.. 6:l3, s:45. 1850 PIN.
sundays, 1925, 9:o5 am, 1855, $40 pm.
Through tickets to all points at lowest
7 rates may be had on application In advance
of the ticket agent at the station
xExcept Trenton.
Knew York only.
Saturdays only.
"New York and Elizabeth only.
". @. BEsLER.
Vice Pres. & General Manager.
W. c. HOPE. General Passenger Agent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup con-
tanning Honey and Tar is especially
appropriate for children, no opiates
or poisons of any character, conforms
to the conditions OF the National Pure
Food and Drug Law, June 3d. 1905.
For Group, Whooping Cough, etc. It
expels Coughs and Colds by gently
moving the bowels, Guaranteed.
Sold BY Sexton, druggist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29

Its h~ealthful, wholesome. It's
good for n as the other. The more
You take the better you sleep and eat.
Makes people happy. That's what
HcIlister's Rocky Mountain Tea does.
IS cents, Tea or Tablets. Setxon's
Drug Store.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
WILL STAGE .0THE pRINCESS."

The upper classes of the Staten
Island Academy have already begun
preparations to present Tennyson's
Princess" at the academy February
23, the eve of the birthday of George
William Curtis. The proceeds will
be devoted to a fund for the decora-
ton of the Curtis Lyceum now in
course of construction.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29

"Pineules" (non-alcoholic) made
from resin from our Pine Forests,
used for hundreds of years for Blad-
der and Kidney diseases. Medicine
for thirty days, ST.. 90. Guaranteed.
Sold by Sexton, druggist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
LOCAL ITEMS.

The regular meeting of Richmond
Temple, Pythian Sisters, was held in
their rooms last night. A large num-
Der of the members were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Metzker and
Miss Annie MetZker. of Keyport, n.
j., were the guests of Mrs. Mary
Grant, in Johnson avenue. Sunday.
Miss Anna Brown and Miss Ethel
Merget attended the lecture in the
Reformed church, Huguenot, last
night.
Miss Mary Massey has returned to
her home in Wood avenue after a
weeks visit with friends in Jersey
City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29

The Metuchen Council, Royal Ar
canum, will give their annual ban
quet at Hillside Inn Thursday night.
Rev. James Northrup, of Perth Am
boy, will make an address.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29

Dade's Little Liver Pills thorough
ly clean the system, good for lazy liv-
ers, makes clear compilations, bright
eyes and happy thoughts. Sold by
Soytnn druggist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
SOUTH AMBOY WANTS.

For Rcnt-A six room house on Pros
pect street at Maxville In the bor-
ougli. Inquire on premises of Mrs. J..
Nv. Boice. ~6257-1-16-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29

For SaIc-One young Jersey COW.
Can be seen at H. G. Perrine's,
Swan Hill, South Amboy, n. ].
63S6-1-23-6t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29

George Willis. of this place, visited
his parents in Coronia. Long Island,
Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-29
(other Tottenville news or page Is

Pine Salve Carbolized, acts like a
poultice; highly %antiseptic, extensive
ly used for Eczema, for chapped
hands and lips, cuts, burns. Sold by
Sexton. druggist.
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KNOX,.
WASHINGTON.

The home of Rev. J. 3. Howard was
the scene Of a quiet wedding Sunday
Feb. 3. the contracting parties being
Emery Turner and Mrs. Mary Mari
Shattuck.
Oscar Carroll of Waterville is visit
Ing relatives and friends here
w. G. Howard has been drawn to
serve as traverse juror for the April
term of court.
Ira r. Sylvester passed Sunday with
his sons at Jefferson.
The worst storm for the winter came
Sunday and Monday. The roads werc
full and the stage and r. F. D. car
riers lost their first trip for the WIN
ter.
w. T.. Overlook, State Sunday-school
missionary. has returned from Oak
land. where he has been holding re-
vival services.
Rev. ]. 3. Howard, who lost the
sight of one of his eyes by smallpox
when small boy. came near losing his
other eye last week. He was cutting
wood and chip hit him in his we'll eye
and he was unable to see out of it for
several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. G. Ingalls, passed
Sunday ut Palermo Center.
Mrs. Sukeforth, wife of the late Ed
ward Sukeforth. is very sick with
pneumonia.
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LINCOLN.
WHI1EEtElD,

The many friends Of Mrs. Annie E.
Patten. formerly of Whitefield. but who
has the past four years been Matron
Of a school for girls in Connecticut.
will be interested to know she resigned
from that school and accepted a posi-
ton in one of the schools in Boston.
NORTH WALDOBORO.
Nelson KaIer has been passing week
In kockland and Camden.
Some of the members of Maple Grange
attended Pomona at WaldoDoro Tuesday.
Mrs. Nellie Flanders and daughter Kate
passed Thursday with her aunt. Mrs.
Eleanor Shuman. at Cedar Hedge farm.
Mrs. Elmus Shuman and Mrs. Fred
Flanders drove to Warren Tuesday ana
were guests of Mrs. Alpheus league.
&c, league lost @ valuable heifer last
week.
George w. Jones of West Waldoboro
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Bor-
neman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson Mank and son of
the Ridge were guests OF Mrs Nellie
Flanders Sunday.
Mrs Harlan Sidclinger and son Arthur
of Notleboro have been passing a few
days with her mother, Mrs Eveiine
Bogues.
Mr.. and Mrs. w F. league and daugh-
ter Louie of thoroughbred Poultry farm
and Reverb Carroll of Union passed Sat
urtIay evening with Mrs. Iavina Pecsley
and family.
Harold shuman and Earle Mcintyre
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MARRIED..
KNOX.

KNOX.
Camden-Feb. 6. Everett n. Hobbs and
Miss Emilne II. Payson, both Of Hope.
F'riendship-Feb. l, Willie p. Lawry of
Friendship and Flora E. Carter of Brts-
Red Bluff. Calif-Jan. g. James Feeley
and GINS Miss - ieesg E M Futon rur,ev and
Miss Minnie L. Burns. both of Waldo
boro.
SOMERSET.
Skowhegan-Feb. 2, Geo. Triton OF Nor
ridgewock and Mrs. Vina Butler Of Show
hogan.
Jackman-Jan. 9. Paul Nadeau and
Miss Arnie Labonty.
Bangor-Jan 20, Ruel z. Holden of Jack
man and Miss Eta Corners of Bingham
Solon-Feb. 2, Fred Flanders and Miss
Edna Ham.
CUMBERLAND.
Portland-Feb. 13, verrll w. knight
and Annie Berry.
OXFORD.
Rumford-Jan. %, Andy Falardo OF
Rumford and Miss Nellie Joyce of Ire
land.
Stonington-Jan. 2s. ARENAS Grover and
Miss Dora McAllister.
Norway-Jan. 2S, Arthur Herbert Hol-
man and Miss Mabel Louisa Wyman.
PENOBSCOT.
Oronc--Jan. 81. Joseph L. Clarke and
Miss Ada Bush.
Bangor-Jan. g. Ruel f. Holden o:
Jack-nan and Miss Eta NJ Connors OF
Bingham.
WASHINGTON.
Lubec-Feb. 9, Jesse Davidson of L.llbec
and Miss Hamilton Of Trescott.
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Rev I'D. McGraw is quite sick.

Kew. y. ~ MCCIdN qoAeS oASh'
Rev. Sarah Treworgy Of Lee is at
her old home at South Surry to pass
few weeks vacation.
Mrs. Millie Lord is in Boston to spend
a few weeks visiting relatives.
Miss Maud Clark, who has been in
Bar Harbor for some time. was recently
called home suddenly on account OF
the illness of her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Staples went to
Brooklin last Sunday to visit their
niece, Mrs. Nellie Phillips. but on ac-
count of storm and condition Of the
travelling could not return until Tues
day night.
Mrs. Ellie Kicker of Lynn. Mass, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. d. G. Means,
at South Surry for a few days.
Capt. and Mrs. S. L. Lord of Ellis
worth were the guests Of Mrs. Chas.
Becde Saturday.
The drama entitled "1mogenc" was
produced Tuesday evening In the Town
hail by the young folks of the village
to a good sized house. Each repre-
sontcd their characters very well,
showing some talents for amateurs.
The proceeds went to the Arbutus
Grange.
A baked bean supper was held i'll
V. L. chapel on last Friday night.
which was we'll patronized. The pro-
ceeds were for the Methodist society.
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WALDO.
MONTVIlJE,

Clarenteen F. Porter of this place
died suddenly Monday morning Feb. IS.
1914 or heart failure, aged "A years.
The deceased was a native Of Dixmont
and came here with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert o. Porter about %
years ago Mr.. Porter had been in
poor health for the past few years. but
he arose Monday morning apparently
as well as usual, and after performing
MS usual morning chores washed and
combed his hair, Immediately after
putting the comb and brush in its ac-
customed place. he dropped to the floor
with Just a gasp and expired. The de-
ceased is survived by a wife Flora A.
tSWifD Porter. and daughter Agnes,
father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Albert
y. Porter of this town, and two broth
ers, DR.. L. A. Porter of PittsfieId, and
Prof. F. a. Porter Of the Conservatory
of Music. Boston. Mass.
The burial was Wednesday from his
late residence. Sermon by Rev. T. r.
Pentecost of Montville e ]. Hatch
ofhciated as conductor and the bearers
were L. E. Lunt. A. F. Dyer. A. B.
Baker and F. c. Lucas. The remains
were placed in The new tomb at Mt.
Repose Cemetery.
PALERMO CENTRE.
NJ. T. Hisler is on the sick list. DR..
II. r. S:inson was called Saturday
night.
MI and Mrs. P. G. ingalls, of Razor
Vile visited Mrs. Ingalls, sister. Mrs.
Caas. Newhall, Sunday.
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Two centuries ago little girls called
their toy babies 'poppets" or puppets"
instead of dolls" Probably ''popsy-
wopsy" is simply another form of the
word 'Puppet' is descended from the
French ''poupee" and the Latin "pupa,"
a little girl or doll. from both Of which
have come other English words. 'Pou-
pee has given puppy" SO called be-
cause the tiny dog was naturally petted
as a plaything; and the Latin word sur
wives in the sense of a chrysallis. and
has a descendant in the pupil" of tho
eye, the baby" that anyone may sec
reflected in it.