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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
MIR. ELKINS A VISITOR.

Charles Elkins, of New Brunswick,
was a visitor in the borough Satur-
day. Mr.. Elkins told us that he had
reached his seventy-fifth year and at
one time was quite prominent as a
Middlesex county politician. He ran
on the democratic ticket as candidate
for sheriff, but was defeated at that
time. Middlesex usually went dem
ocratic, but the ring of the democrat
ic party up in Monroe township be-
came dissatisfied on account of their
nominee being turned down and their
efforts were directed to overthrow
Mr.. Ellxins and were successful. Mr..
EfSins said Saturday that was one of
<fhe events in his life for which he
felt thankful for his non success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
roR MASQUERADE BALL.

The members Of the Uceuh 1acH'
Club have begun preparations Tor 2
masquerade ball at the German CluD
rooms Wednesday night, April ..
Handsome prizes will be given to the
lady wearing the most beautiful cos
tune, and also to the gentleman
wearing the most comical costume.
The committee of arrangements con-
sists of the following: William Brug-
germann, Rudolph Michel, William
Denyse, Frederick Mertens, Charles
Harding, Harry Harris, Tobias D.
Lake. Otto E. Schroeder William
Fisher and Louis Nolte.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
Deaths Under chIoroforln.

An English physician points out
that doctors are sometimes blamed for
the death of patients under chloro-
form, when the catastrophe is due en-
tirely to the parents or friends, who
ignore the strict orders not to give
any food before the operation, and by
administering milk. eggs, an orange,
or chocolates, to 'fortify him for the
operation bring on fatal complica-
tions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
RIRTHnAY SURPRISE.

"A number OF Sidney BIoodgood s
friends rendered him surprise party
Thursday night, 1t being his fffty-sec-
ond birthday About 1880 O'Clock
the greater part of the guests arrived
and about O'Clock a number of mas
queraders joined them in making
merry upon this occasion. The time
up to nearly IL O'Clock was spent in
games and singing, when a bountiful
supper was served, after which the
guests took their departure, wishing
Mr.. Bloodgood the return of many
happy birthdays.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
sOrTHFIELD LADY BOWLERs.

The members Of The SouthfeId
Ladies Bowling Club were delightful
ly entertained at the home of Mrs. j..
Davis, in Jersey City, Thursday after
noon and evening. The feature OF
the afternoon was bowling for hand
some prizes given by Mrs. Davis. The
bowling took place on the Annawan
alleys in that city. The prizes cap
tured by those from here were Mrs.
Benjamin Rothschild, cut glass bowl;
Mrs. Rudolph Hoehn, cut glass olive
dish, and Mrs. Henry Schneider, a
Bohemian glass dish. An elaborate
dinner followed at the home of Mrs.
Davis
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
President OBJ what?

President Roosevelt likes to leave
the White house at times and make in
formal calls on his friends One night
last winter he strolled up to Attorney
General Moody's house ard rang the
bell
The negro butler came to the door,
He peered out suspiciously and asked:
What you-all want?"
81 should like TO see Mr.. Moody"
MIR. Moody amt in to nobody"
'Oh, / guess he win see ME. Tell
him the president is here"
"The PRESIDENT" said the butler,
suspiciously
"Yes. the president"
The butler pulled the door almost
shut. He looked at Mr., Roosevelts
slouch hat with disdainful eye and IN
quircd scofnfuily: President OBJ
what?--Saturday Evening Post.
Young married people and old ones
too,
That have no children to laugh and
coo,
Find their troubles will Little ones
be-
If they take Rocky Mountain Tea.
Sections Drug store.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
SOUTH AMBOY.
WHEEI GAVE ,MAY-

Potts & Kaufman, wholesale
grocers of Perth Amboy, met with a
mishap over in South Amboy Satur-
day afternoon. Not presuming on
the increase of trade upon the COM
pletion of the bridge across the river
they came over Saturday in wagon
not adapted to the large trade they
have succeeded in establishing and
upon reaching James Briggs store
where they intended tightening the.t
load, one of the wheels collapsed, but
James is always ready In an emerg-
ency and promptly furnished a good
strong wagon and after transferring
the load went on with their deliver
les rejoicing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
PLEASANT PLAINS.
GIVE AN ENTERTAINMENT.

At a recent meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the Young Mems
Brotherhood, OF st. Marks NJ. e..
church, the matter of having a rece2-
tion and entertainment was discuss
ed. The following is the committee
who will make arrangements for the
affair: Rev. j. B. j. Rhodes, Robert
X. Lyons, Reuben Simonson, George
Glass, Emmet Latourette, K. G.
Candy, Jr., ChauEcey Nance and
Harry Kanengeizer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
SOUTH naBOY.
FINALLY LOCATED HIM.

A. H. Slower some time ago,
through his attorney, j A. Lovely,
secured an order from the court to
compel one H. II. Euker, of Perth
Amboy, to pay certain sum each
month toward liquidating a certain
Judgment. AS the papers had to be
served personally, for time Euker
was unable to be found, but Mr.. Sloy-
er said he had been located and had
made one payment toward liquidating
the judgment Mr.. Slower Is n hard
man to elude when he starts on the
war path.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
LOCAL ITEMS.

A cabinet meeting of St Pauls M.
e. church will be held at the home of
Miss Kate c. Hubbard, in Elliott ave-
nue.. at 7:45 O'Clock tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Laird, OF
Manhattan, were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs, G. M. Winant, in Amboy and
Elliott avenues, yesterday. ..
Mr. and Mrs. w. Scott Post and
son Walter, of Main street, spent yes
terday with his sister in Jersey City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allison Androvette,
of Main street, visited Mrs. Andro-
vette's parents, in Richmond Hill,
yesterday
Fred LaForge, of Roselle Park,
visited his mother, Mrs. Mary La
Forge, in William street, yesterday.
Morris Strauss and son and daugh-
ter, Alexander and Flora Strauss, of
Manhattan, visited Henry Eevinson,
in Main street, yesterday:
Miss Grace Meecham, of Elizabeth,
formerly of this place, is visiting
friends in town.
A meeting of Richmond Temple.
Pythian Sisters, will be held in x. of
P. hall tonight.
Bentley Lodge No. $40, Odd Eel
lows, meets in the Lehman building
tonight.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Stoney, of
Newark, visited Mrs. Stoney's par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. James B. Sleight,
in Broadway.
Warren Winant, of Manhattan,
visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Winant, in Broadway, yester-
day.
Jacob Herrel and daughter. Mrs.
Sophia Lindermeyer, and her two
daughters, spent yesterday in Man
haitian.
Miss Nina Miller, of Perth Amboy.
attended the basketball game in K. of
P. hall Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher are re-
ceiving congratulations on the arrival
of a baby girl last week.
Engineer Allen, of 201 engine, is
on his annual vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Skidmore re-
turned last night from a visit to Mr..
and Mrs. Harold Mabie, in Hacken-
sack.
Edward Androvette, of Fisher ave-
nue., a letter carrier in Manhattan,
after serving five weeks as clerk in
Station p, has again resumed his
position as carrier at that Office.
David w LaForge, of Railroad
avenue, this place, has accepted a
position as head stableman at the
Dorsey livery stable in Twenty-fourth
street. Manhattan. He left this
morning to begin his duties at that
place.
Miss Viola Gibbs entertained few
friends at her home. in Broadway
Thursday night. The evening wal
pleasantly spent in music and sing
ing. Refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Camille Delaporte, o.
Broadway, entertained at dinner yes
terday afternoon in honor of the an
niversary of their wedding, Mr.. ant
Mrs. l.. Chevanney, of Manhattan
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Streeter ant
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Donaldson, of thii
place.
The Tottenville Band will hold I;
practice and meeting in Mechani,
hall tonight ss III
Mrs. John H. Cook and daughte
Adeline spent Thursday with friend
in Stapleton and in the evening at
tended the performance at the Rich
mond theatre in that place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
Chronic Constipation Cured.

One who suffers from chronic con-
stipation is in danger of many seri-
GUS ailments. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup cures chronic constipation as 1t
aids digestion and stimulates the liv-
er and bowels, restoring the natural
action of these organs. Commence
taking 1t today and you will feel set
ter at once. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup does not nauseate or grippe and
is very pleasant to take. Refuse sub
stitutes, Sexton's Pharmacy. M-W-F
Subscribe for the NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
1voRREIL COMPLAINs.

Frank Worrell proprietor OF the
restaurant in the lower part OF Main
street, complained to the police OF the
sub precinct station that Edward
White came into his place about .
O'Clock last night and got meal and
refused to pay. Patrolman Hoerner
was sent to the place, but White had
left and could not be found. Worrell
says he will procure a warrant for
his arrest if he does not pay for 1t to-
day
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
sERM0Ns oNI MOSES.

Rev. ]. b. j. Rhodes, pastor of st.
Mark M. L. church, preached the
third of the series of sermons on the
life of Moses last night This was
the of the series. The subject OF the
sermon was The Reward of Moses y
A large congregation was present at
both morning and evening services
and the discourse was excellent. The
subject of the morning service was
THE Straight Gate.'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
sIrCCEssFqTL FOOD SALE.

A successful food sale was held by
the Young Peoples Society, of the
Church of st. Stephen, at the home
of Mrs. Frank Joline, in Amboy ave-
nue., Saturday afternoon. All kinds
of homemade bread, cakes and pies
were sold and a neat sum realized.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
ON VACATION.

Captain Francis QuayIe, OF IUI
truck, is now on his annual vacation.
He is spending it at present at his
home in Elliott avenue. He VIII
probably leave here this week for a
short trip. Lieutenant Oscar Hoef-
ling, of 201 engine. returned last
week from his annual vacation, spent
at Lakewood, N. j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
TEMpERANCE SOCIETY.

The South Amboy Temperance So
ciety held meeting in the basement
of the Methodist Protestant church
Saturday night. AT the close of the
meeting the members were agreeably
surprised by Mrs. j. r. Skimmons
serving the members with cake and
coffee. The question has been asked
why do not many more of the advo-
Gates of temperance join in with this
society in helping the cause along?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
RETIrRNED TO YARD.

Harry Stratton, of Church street,
who for number of years was en-
ployed in the p. r. r. yard at this
place, and later was transferred to
what is known as Skimmon's S train on
the N. Y. G. l.. b. r. r., running to
Point Pleasant, has been returned to
the p. R. r. yard and will resume his
old employment in the yard, COM
IN 11ancinp this week
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
MUsICAL A SItCCESS.

The musical held at the home of
Mrs. j. Dennis, in Princes Bay, Fri
day night, for the finance fund of the
Princes Bay chapel, was successful.
An excellent program, consisting Of
both vocal and instrumental music,
was rendered. Refreshments were
sold and neat sum will be the re-
c111t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
HvGUEN|OT,.
THE NExT LECTURE.

The lecture to be given in the Re-
formed church, in Amboy avenue,
this place, tonight, under the direc-
tion of the Department of Education
of the city of New York, will be de-
livered by Professor Charles L. Bris-
tol. of New York University. The
subject will be The Bermudas. The
lecture will be Illustrated by stereop-
tican views.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
IS IMpRoyING sLoWLY.

The condition of William, Schultz,
of Goff avenue. this place, who, as
told in the NEWS, was accidentally
shot in the calf of the leg two weeks
ago, is much improved and it is
thought no operation will be neces-
sary. Dr. Eastman, of Main street
Tottenville, is in constant attendance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18

For more than 63 years a woman
in Readsboro, VT, has subsisted on a
diet OF crackers. Ever since she was
ten years old she has eaten nothing
else, and strange to-say, she seems to
have thrived on her queer meals
Crackers for breakfast crackers for
dinner. crackers for supper, until she
says it is scarcely TO be wondered at
that her friends call her Polly"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
MARRIED AT KEYPoRT.

Thomas j. Schantz, of this place,
and Miss Beatrice A. Hardy, of Haz-
let, were married at st. Joseph's
church, Keyport, Sunday, February
10, at 6 o'clock. Rev. Father O'Don-
mel performed the ceremony. A we'd
ding supper was served at the home
of the brides sister at Keyport.
Among those present we're members
of both families, also Miss Lizzie
Groth and Robert Cotton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup con-
Honey and Tar is especially
for children, no opiates
or poisons of any character. conforms
to the conditions of the National Pure
Food and Drug Law, June 80, 1906.
For Group. Whooping Cough, etc. II
expels Coughs and ColdH by gently
moving the bowels. Guaranteed.
Sold bv Sexton. druggist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
The Horrors of tiaschIsch.

A gramme Of Egyptian haschisch
played havoc with Russian artist.
He beheld, among other nightmare
shapes, a series of vividly colored
luminous figures; loathsome rep
tiles with gaping, blood -hecked jaws;
and huge tarantula spiders with hui
man faces and protruding tongues,
passing in rapid view before him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
WAS VISITORS, DAY.

A number OF people came down on
the special train of the1Rapid Transit
from ST. George to the Mission OF the
Immaculate Virgin, at Mt. Loretto,
yesterday, it being visitors day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
NEW BASKETBALL TEAM.

A new basketball team was organ
lied Saturday night with the follow
ing members: Archie Wilburn, Ken
meth Brown, Harry Schneider, Joseph
Bedell, Vivian Butler, Graham Chris
topher and Albert Sleight. They will
meet this week to elect officers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
lThis May interest You.

No one IS immune from Kidney
trouble, so just remember that Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure will stop the ir-
regularities and cure any case of kid
ney and bladder trouble that is mot
beyond the reach OF medicine. Sex
tons Pharmacy. se M-WrF
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
NTtyV HOTET,.

Plans have been filed with the
building department in the borough
hall, at st. George, for a new hotel
for Charles Schopp. In Princes Bay
avenue. The building will be thor
oughly up-to-date and will cost
$3,500
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
Special Announcement Regarding the
National Pure Food and Drug Law.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs.
colds and lung troubles is not anecl-
ed by the National Pure Food and
Drug Law as 1t contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs, and we rec
ommend 1t as a safe remedy for chill
dren and adults. Sextton's Phar-
macy. WE.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
soAIETHING NEW.

Charles Stratton, the newsdealer at
the n. Y. & L. b. r. r. depot, has
something new In the line of souvenir
cards which he calls st. Patrick's day
souvenirs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
TOTTENViLLE.
TX. OF p. TEAM WON.

The Knights of Pythias hall, in
Amboy avenue, was crowded again
Saturday night. to witness the bas-
ketball game between the Aetna Five,
of Jersey City, and the fast team OF
the knights of Pythias, sef tAfs place.
The local team won by 9, score of 43
to IL. The first half was a whirlwind
affair and although the score was
one-sided it does not begin to show
the real playing that was done. The
score at the end of the first half stood
21 to 5. After about ten minutes
rest the two teams came upon the
floor again and the second half, as
same as nrst, started off with a rush
The local team fairly outplayed their
opponents at every stage of the game
and with ease scored goal after goal.
This game was the fastest that the
local team has put up SO far this sea-
son. They were much strengthened
by James Schwandt, who played left
forward The feature of the game
was the splendid team work of the
X. of p Romer scored fourteen
straight goals and one from fouls;
Schwandt six and Fisher one. The
goals cored by the Aetnas were Pre-
vost three and Grams two. Time of
the game was two twenty-minute
halves. The referee was Gus Brongh-
am The following is the lineup:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
MARRIED AT MATAWAN.

Samuel McKenna, of South Amboy,
and Miss Irene Hyer, of Freneau,
were united in marriage Saturday by
the pastor of the First Baptist church
of Matawan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18

There was dancing before and after
the game. Refreshments of coffee
and sandwiches were served to the
players after the game by. Caterer
Gross. The game next Saturday will
be with the Amazon Five, Of New
York city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-18
First nstional Bank
SOUTH AMBOY, N J.
ORGANIZED MARCH 18th. 1885

on and after March 1st., 1907, will
nav interest on Commercial Deposits
a the rate of two per cent per annum
on average daily balance of $500 or
over payable monthly.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Interest at the rate of three and
one-haIf per cent. per annum on bal
ances of 5000 or over payable Janu-
arv 1st. and July 1st. Deposits made
January 10, April 3rd, July 10th and
october Bird, draws interest from the
first day of such months.
President--H g. Perrine.
Cashier-R. G. Stephenson.
Directors F. Howell.
paniel G. Chase, Christian Straub,
Henry Wolf, Harry Perrine, Rufus
Blodgett, J. Baird Perrine.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-08-26
ELECTION NOTICE.

Public Notice is hereby given that
a special election is hereby called
and will be held in the City OF Ros-
well, New Mexico, ON the sixteenth
day of September, 1907. for the pur-
pose of voting upon the question of
issuing bonds of the City of Roswell
to the amount of One Hundred and
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125.-
OO0) for the construction OF water
works in and for said city.
On the question of the issuance of
said bonds no person shall be quail
fed to vote, except he be ia all res
poets a qualified elector of the City
of Roswell and the owner of real or
personal property subject to taxation
therein
Those persons favoring the Issuance
of said bonds shall cast a ballot read
ing, For the issuance of bonds"
Those opposed to the issuance of
said bonds shall cast a ballot reading,
Against the issuance Of bonds"
The polling places at which said
election win be held are as follows:
At the East door of the Roswell
Auto. Company. ct the corner Of Rich
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-08-26
WANTED.

WANTED Position as book-keep-
er. Address R. c. Fleming, general
delivery. 1860
WANTED Position by competent
lady stenographer, phone 236. 57t2*
WANTED Two unfurlished rooms
for light Housekeeping, with cleo
trio lights and gas. bath privilege.
P. O. Box 553. 48tf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-08-26

Trust busting has been going on for
seven years. and if any private citizen
In this whole broad land has received
any benefit from tiff the price of
any one trust-made article has been
reduced by the trust-busting which
has so delighted the country-then
the market reports do not disclose
tne fact. On the other hand, every
thing we eat, everything we drink.
everything we wear, everything we
use, is controlled by a trust, and hat
prices are going higher and higher
every week is well understood by ev-
erybody. A new trust is organized ev-
cry day. while the government bats
its eyes in owlsh stupidity and does
nothing-El Dorado (Kan.) Repub-
Hcan.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-08-26
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE Land scrip.-W. G.
Skillma1. Aft
FOR SALE One rotary and drop
Austin well drilling machine. In
quire at Roswell Machine Shop. 16tf
FOR SALE A lot of good Jersey
cows. Will sell one or a carload
Gilmore & Fleming. 21tf
FOR SALE Two of the best resi-
dence lots in Roswell. Northeast
orner east front, one block from
Central SCHOOL,. C. Walker. 49tf
Household goods, furniture, ETC., on
ly one month old. No sickness in fam
lily. Will sell at big discount.-Millice,
Dudley & Wilson. 4St6
FOR SALE Three or four miles
Of open woven wire fence; also
fence posts. Apply at Oasis ranch,
phone BAT. 16tf
FOR SALE:-Two town lots in the
best residence district of Artesia.
Will he sold at a bargain. Inquire
at Record office. If
FOR SALE Horse, buggy and har-
ness. First class outft.-Gilmore
& Fleming. 39tf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-08-26

wisely commenced first on the news
papers,, and if he can keep them reas-
onably quiet he will have fulfilled the
mission for which he was appointed
and be able to deliver the Republican
votes in national convention to Secre-
tary Taft. All else is merely local and
has no particular interest for the
national administration.
The Albuquerque Citizen in its re-
port of the Inauguration, in speaking
of Judge Falls address, says: In a
subtle way it conveyed the impression
that Judge Fall was outlining on be-
nalf OF Governor Curry his idea as to
what constituted good government
and of the policies to be pursued by
him." Whether there is any truth in
this we cannot say, but if it is true
we shall not expect much of the Cur
~ administration. Falls speech was
a failure. 1t asked for the impossi-
BILE. 1t requested h man seeking
privileges to join hands with the man
demanding the abolition of these priv
ileges and that both work together.
1t said. take away YOU inspectors,
because there is nothing that needs
correcting. This statement is made
in the face OF the fact that these in
spectors have found three very inn
portant matters which they have
made public. AS for Governor Curry,
we are going to do precisely what he
has asked us to do-that is, judge him
by his Acts, We shall do this not be
cause he asks it, but ecaus it is the
only course that a paper that wishes
to be honest cal follow.-Farmington
TimeS-HuStler.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-08-26

The concer in opposition to the
investigation by the government is
not SO strong as it was two or three
weeks ago. 1t is beginning to dawn
on some of the more intelligent of the
leaders of the Plunderbund hat the
honest people of this territory are in
favor of a thorough investigation of
conditions mere. If there has been
nothing done in violation OF the law,
nobody will be injured, but if the law
has been violated the guilty persons
should be punished. LIE us find out
where the trouble is and then go to
work to rectify it. If wrongs have
been committed the ooner they are
rignted the better.-Santa Fe Eagle.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-08-26
Bargains! Bargains! BaTgains!!!
Real Estate Of every kind; Farms,
Ranches, City Property. The following
is a partial list Of our properties.

No. 363.-A 60 acre farm, about one
half in alfalfa. five or more acres
in nice young orchard; 5 room
house; plenty of water for irriga-
ton. Located near town. Price right
No. 1920 acres fine land. Large
part of this land in alfalfa; plenty
of water for irrigation; small house
with some young orchard and other
Improvements. See us for prices.
No. 1872 Ob)-About 1000 acres of
good unimproved laad in artesian
belt at a great bargain.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-08-26

The new Democratic governor of
New Mexico appears to be pleasing
What a pity it is that the President
did not think of appointing a Demo
GRAFT before, SO that he territory might
nave harmony among its politicians
II seems that the Republicans are sat
isfied, and the Democrats certainly
ought to have no complaints to make.
Santa Fe Eagle (Dem.)