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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
WOMEN IMPROVERS MAKE OFFICIALS
TOE The MARK in BLOOMFIELD

For the first time In many years
well-known women of Bloomfield are
taking an active interest in the official
administration of the towns affairs,
and the eouncilmen and town officers
are sitting up and taking notice.
This is due to the practical efforts of
the Town Improvement Association,
consisting entirely of It has
determined to do actual service for the
old town, rather than let its work end
merely in talk.
1t scored its first hit last night at
the meeting of the Bloomfield Town
Council when a delegation headed
by Mrs. Harry e. Richards and
Miss Josephine Davis, was present to
hear the reports from the sub-commit-
tees regarding the improper heating of
the Town House, in which are confined
the poor, and the keeping OF the streets
in a cleaner condition.
Councilman Unangst,N chairman of the
poor committee. reported that he had
the place and found that the
conditions complained of were as stated
by the association. He said that, while
the rooms in the building were clean
and we'll kept, they were cold, and in
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
JANITOR ON JAG in
HOME FOR THE AGED.

Patrick Murphy, a giant in stature
and an engineer by trade. who has
been for the past four months janitor
in the Job Haines Home or Aged Poo
pie, located at Watsesslng and Bloom
field Bloomfield got drunk
yesterday and created a row at the
institution, frightening the matron as
well as some of the aged inmates.
Word was telephoned to the Bloom
field police. station, and Policeman
Lawrence H. Shorter went to the
scene.
BE careful" said the matron to the
officer, Murphy is a dangerous man.
They can't come too dangerous for
Shorter, and he went upstairs and
brought the fellow down as meek as
a lamb. When placed in a cell he was
seized with q big thirst and kept tho
sergeant in charge very busy supply
ing him with water.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
SUNDAY SCHOOL
SUPT. IS ELECTED
FOR FIFTH TINE
E. R. Halsey Chosen by Hilton
Methodists Again for Faith
full Service.

%. R. Halsey was reelected superin-
tendent of the Hilton M. e. Sunday
School at the deferred meeting of the
Sunday school board last night. This
is the fifth time that Mr.. Halsey has
been elected to head the affairs Of the
school. G. C. Jones was elected assist
ant superintendent; Frederick Goedde,
secretary; Norman Becker, assistant
secretary: Miss Ethel Dean. librarian;
William Ubhaus, assistant librarian;
Miss Ella Dean, treasurer; Mrs. Charles
Kelley, superintendent of the primary
department, and Miss Ada Brown, SUI
perintendent of the cradle roll. Mrs.
Elizabeth B. Whitehead's resignation
superintendent of the home depart
ment was not acted upon.
Miss Edna Drake, of Clinton avenue.
Irvingtor, is in Colorado for a short
stay.
Work on the big ice cream plant of
the Castles Ice Cream Company, of
~Irvington, is proceeding rapidly.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
BELLEVTLLE PUPILS
TO PRESENT FARCE.
Will Bring Merchant of Venice
Up to Date'--Other News
of the Town.

Pupils of the Belleville High School
will present the farce "The Merchant
Of Venice Up to Date in the. audi
forum of the' Jeroloman Street School,
that town, Friday night. The proceeds
will be devoted to school purposes.
Those who viii take part are: Walter
Pankops, William Conner, Allan James,
Edward Mcmahon. Brewster Jones,
Charles Foster, Haldon Gavey, Harold
Buell., Cecil Gerard, Clifford Depue,
Clifford Faust, Arthur Whelpley, Miss
Norma Van Ripper. Miss Beatrice Smith,
Miss Edna Ryan, Miss Grace Chandler,
Miss Helena Schick, Miss Nettio
Brooks and Miss Marion Jones.
The funeral of Charles Freil, the A.
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice
Freil, of lis John street, who died yes
terday, was held this afternoon to st.
Peters Cemetery.
Group No. l. Newark district of the
Epworth League, will have a spiritual
rally in the Wesley M. e. Church to-
morrow night. The Rev. II. e.. Curtis,
OF Chatham, will preach.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
NEW RULES FOR
M|LLBURN POLICE
AND FIRE DEPTS.
Regulations Adopted by Town.
ship Committee to Improve
Matters,

h Millburn Township Committee
held a special meeting last night 10
take up matters pertaining to the ire
men and police. The bylaws for The
government of the fire department
which had been submitted to the differ
ent companies for adoption some time
ago, We're presented by the chief with
the information that they we're satis-
FACTORY to the companies, and copies
viii } prepared for signature by the
different members.
fhe claim of the wyoming section O.
the township, that it should be granted
better police protection, resulted in
the decision to appoint a policeman
there, it being found that the amount
voted for this year, $500, with sd
dition that might be made from fines,
would be enough to allow the new man.
The chief of the department recon-
mended the adoption Of an ordinance
establishing the Office of police justice,
and also of an ordinance under which
1t VIII be possible to retain many OF
the fines which have heretofore been
paid to the county. He also submitted
q draft of rules and regulations for the
government of the department which
were referred to the chairman of the
police committee, who will confer with
the chief before the next meeting of the
committee, when the rules will be acted
on. The ordinances referred to will
also be ready for consideration at the
same time.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
WOMAN'S DEATH
FOLLOWS SONS
Loss OF SIGHT
Wife OF Former Freebooter Med
craft, of lrvington, Dies
After Brief Illness.

Mrs. John Medcraft, the wife of for
mer Freebooter Medcraft, of Elmwood
avenue, Irvington, died of pneumonia
early today after an illness of only a
few days. Her recovery was expected
until shortly before the end.
Mrs. Medcraft, who was Miss Fanny
Alley, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs, WILL
lam S. Alley. of Irvington. was in Min
nesota visiting her son. Stephen M i'd
craft, who recently lost Lis sight in an
explosion there, and returned Sunday,
January rs, She became Ill the follow
ing Tuesday.
The funeral will be at the home Sun
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. The
survivors, besides the husband, are 1--WE
children-Stephen ID. Medcraft, of Min
nesota, Blanche E., John H., William
L.. and Alice f., all of Irvington.
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consequence the inmates suffered. He
further said that the only way in which
the building could be properly heated
would be by the installation of a heat
ing plant, but that the latter would cost
probably more than the town would
care to expend at this time. He as
sured the delegation, however. that he
would do everything in his power, as
would the other members of the Coun-
Gil. to increase the neat in the place and
prevent more possible suffering.
On motion of Councilman Murray,
chairman Of the road committee, the
offer made by the Town Improvement
Association of a wagon to be Used in
gathering up scraps of paper and other
rubbish from the streets was accepted.
The town will bear the expense of en-
gaging a man TO collect the rubbish
and he will be under the supervision
Of Superintendent, Rawson.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
AFTERMATH OF MURDER CASE.

An aftermath of the Avellino murder
mystery in Irvington was the holding
up last night by the Town Council Of
the expense bills of the prosecutors
detectives, including one for $29.6S for
automobile hire. The total amount
asked for in the four bills presented
was $56.S3. The other bills, $685., $685.
and $3.50, were for meals and car fare.
The bills were sent by the prosecutors
Office and are supposed to represent the
expense incurred by tie Italian detec-
tiVes in their hunt for the murderer.
The Councilman held up the bills to
await a decision by the town counsel
OF the liability of the town.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
SHE DIDN'T MIND THE COLD.

A midnight search. with the Their
mometer at zero, for Miss Theresa
Keenan,, "a years old, who escaped early
last evening from the Orange Memorial
Hospital, wearing only a light calico
wrapper and a pair of slippers, ended
at the home OF the Rev. DR.. Louis
Cameron, rector of the Church OF the
Holy Communion, South Orange, where
the escaped patient had sought refuge
with her sister, who is employed there
as a maid. She was taken back to the
hospital.
The keenan, was until re-
Gently employed in the home of DR..
j. n. White, of 5 Evergreen place. East
Orange, but was discharged for raising
a disturbance. She drank. She was
being treated at the hospital for alco-
holism, and had been there three days.
Her relatives live at 2s fremont W
nue., Orange.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
NO FUN TO COAST INTO
A BARBED WIRE FENCE,

Coasting into a barbed-wire fence is
no fun, as little Leopold Connell, S
years old, son of Daniel Connell, of
Mountain View, place, Montclair. will
testify. While %coasting on a steep hill
from Mountain avenue to Mountain
View place. that town, last night he
dashed into such a fence on the west
erly side of Mountain View place, at
the foot of the hill. His upper Zip was
cut clean through the whole way
and his face was cut in numer-
Gus places.
Andrew f. Smith. clerk of roads and
sewers In Montclair, who resides in
Mountain View place, carried him to
his home. DIR. William w. Wilson, OF
Valley road, took nine stitches in the
boys lip, MI. Smith holding the little
fellow on hfs knee.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
WOMEN WIN
PRIZES AT BRIDGE.
Club Meeting at Mrs. William F.
Dabney''s Home-Other
Town Personals.

The Ladies' Bridge Club. of Nutley,
met yesterday afternoon t the resi-
dence of Mrs. William F, Dabney, in
Durant place, that town. Mrs. o.. P.
Montague won the first prize, a china
pudding dish. and Miss X. L. Lambert
won the second prize, a pair of gloves
After the games a social hour was
pleasantly spent.
Miss Elizabeth Johnson, Of Orange,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George Il.
Napier, of Highland avenue.
Mrs. M. b. Obendorf, of New York.
is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. william NJ
Bigger, of Vreeland avenue.
Miss M. Anderson, of Brooklyn, is q
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Martin,
of River road,
Mrs. j. V. N. Dorr, of Orange, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen H. Dorr,
of Satterthwaite avenue.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
MOVE TO GUST
BILLBOARDS IN IRVINGTON.
Board of Trade of that Town De-
clares that Big Signs Are
Objectionable.

Objectionable billboards in Irvington
of Trade last night. They were stamped
asia nuisance to the town. The board
decided to ask the Town Council to
abolish those now existing, il possible,
and to prevent the further erection of
them.
Such old matters as the betterment Of
the fire service, the. need of q r~estric-
tive building ordinance. the desirability
of a Lyons avenue frontage for the
county park in the town, and the move
10 secur passenger service on the Irv-
ington freight branch of Lehigh Valley
Railroad We're discussed and referred
to committees. Ackerson ]. States was
chairman of the meeting.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05

by Father Brady, of Bayonne; Ma
thaniel Hanau, of Glen Ridge, and
Michael N. Higgins, of Bloomfield, left
today on the steamer Guiana for the
West Indies. A number of their friends
saw them off and wished them god
speed.
Father Nardiello takes this trip about
C a year at this time. The journey
VIII occupy about thirty days, and
during that time the pulpit of the
Church of the Sacred Heart will be oc-
cupied by the Rev. Father Walsh. his
assistant.
Father Nardiello will take much
pleasure no doubt in showing his COM
panions the sights and objects of in
terest in the West Indies, with which
he is so familiar.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
OLD AND BLIND
WOMAN works.
4 STATE SCHOOL
Mrs. S. j. Churchill, of Mont
clair, Petitions Board of
Education.
TO GET ESTIMATES FOR
ADDITIONS TO SCHOOLS
Board Will Spend 100000 on
Enlarging Buildings, if It
Gets the Money.

The Montclair Board of Education
last night received a communication
from Mrs. -. J. Churchill, who was The
first instructor OF music in the Mont
clair schools, urging the to ase
its influence with the state 5oard Of
Education 10 start a State institution
for educating the blind. Mrs. Church.
i'll. who Is 20 years old and resides in
Montclair. commenced some time ago
to loose her 5 sight, and since last
summer has been completely blind. The
board decided to take the matter up
with the State Board of Education.
The builGing committee was cuthor-
lied to get estimates for the construc-
ton of the new Mt. Hebron School,
and the f%oug-room addition to Watch
ung school These buildings will cal
for an outlay of about 100000, and tho
moray has nat yet been appropriated
{ fy - Council.
Plans for New school.
The committee was also instructed to
procure plans for the erection of a
new school at Cedar avenue, to be pre-
pared by Hale & Rogers. architects,
of New York. The plans are to be
rushed. The money, $50. 200, has al
iready been appropriated for this build
Tins. ard is in the hands of the treas
surer Of the school fund.
The committee on books recommended
that the medal system of penmanship,
which is between the vertical and
Spencerian systems, be adopted. This
style was indorsed by superintendent
'Randal S%paulding n Principals
Knight Clifton and Thompson, of the
Montclair schools.
The building committee was au-
thorlzed to procure furniture for two
of the rooms In the new addition at
Maple Avenue School. which. it is said,
will be ready for occupancy in a few
days
Urges Longer Lunch Hour.
Mrs. +. Gordon Smith. of Montclair,
was present at the meeting and urged
that a longer time be given the chill
41rea for lunch and hat n better lunch
be provided. The time allowed at pres
ent is fifteen minutes. Mrs. Smith adj
Nocated Il half or three-quarters of an
hour. The lunch is now supplied at,
the several schools by people authorized
by tho Board of EDUCATION to do so.
Mrs.. Smith advocated a better lunch
and that it should be served under the
management of the board itself. The
following committee was appointed to
look into the matter and report back
to the board: superintendent Spaulding
Principals Dutch and Knight and
School Commissioners William W.
Peake and John r.. Liyermore.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
MOUNTAIN TRANCE VICTIM SENT
TO ASYLUM, HOPELESSLY INSANE

A complete mental wreck. Edward
Shea, 20 years old, son of David Shea,
of Montclair, has been committed to
the branch hospital of the Essex
County Hospital for tLs Insane at
Overlook.
For some months, ever since the
young man suffered from a series OF
frances, lasting several hours at a time,
his mind has been affected, but his
father would not consent to his being
removed to an institution for the treat
ment of the insane. Last week. how
the father was convinced by DIR.
Alexander e.. Wrensch. of Montclair,
their attending physician, that the
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
FIRE ESCAPES IN BLOOMFIELD.

Fire escapes and doors swinging nut
ward were ordered placed ON all public
buildings in Bloomfield by the Bloom
field Town Council last night so. as. to
prevent a Boyertown holocaust In case
of fire. The fire committee was au-
thorized to purchase 500 feet, .of;,hose
and also rubber coats and boots .and
fire helmets for Excelsior Hose. ,Corl-
pany No. 8. The Council authorized tho
payment of 81, $50 as the towns share 10
the city of Orange toward the. preliml-
nary work in the building of an outlet
sewer. The salary ordinance was
passed. Town Attorney Charles. f.
Kocher will receive 500 more per an
mum than did his predecessor. c., il.
Halfpenny.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05

The seventh private concert of the
Hope Lodge Glee Club, of East Or
ange which is III its fourth season,
was held in the Orange Theatre last
night. The songs rendered by the as
sisting soloists and the glee club were
of a high class and were given In a
manner which evoked much applause.
The large audience was a~greeably
pleased when the glee club, composed
of fifty-three voices, finished the first
Chorus in a way which showed It's
over its earlier seasons. There
was a balance and a smoothness of tone
which were especially gratifying.
Arthur D. Woodruff, the conductor,
done much in building up lie club
and this was clearly shown throughout
the entire work of the evening.
The club was assisted by Mrs. Eliza
beth F. Schaup, soprano of an East
Orange church, and Master Samuel
Kotlarsky, violinist, of New York.
William Y. Webbe was his accom-
PIANIST, and J.. Pizzarello was Mrs.
Schaup's accompanist. -
The program was as f~olfcIvs:
hymn from "Rienzi".. -. Wagner
Glee Club.
ta) Der .Hildach
(b) Isl mes vers".. Hahn
(c) "Nymphs and Fauns".. 80. Bemberg
Encore, AT Parting. Rogers
Mrs. Schaup.
Krapf.
Glee Club. =
and Finale a la zingara..
Wieniawski
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
BELLEWLLE MANS FUNERAL.

The funeral Of Joseph MCCLURE. Of
1873 William street, Belleville, who died
yesterday morning. VIII be held Friday
morning at st. Peters Church, Belle
Vile, where a thigh mass of requiem
will be celebrated. Interment will be
IN st. Peters Cemetery. tina town.
The deceased, who was 40 years old.
has been tailing for some time. He Is
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
ASK FULLER SCHOOL REpORT.

At a meeting of the Second Ward
Association. of Nutley, held at the
house of the Fortnightly Club. in that
town last night, l.. +. Carman pre-
sented a resolution, which was adopted,
asking the Nutley Board of Education
present a more complete annual re-
port. showing the actual work being
done in the schools. Former. Police
Judge Algernon T. Sweeney, of this
city. Ngave an address indorsing the
primary reform ideas advocated by
Governor Fort II speaking on the
probation law.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
NO DEBT ON THIS CHURCH.

The annual meeting of the German
Presbyterian Church, in Park avenue,
Bloomfield. was held last night, when
John Meuser and William II. Blttner
wore reelected trustees for a term OF
three years. The financial statement
of the church shows a balance in the
treasury of 500, with all debts paid.
Pie annual salary OF the Rev. REM
J. Buttink lausen, pastor of the church,
is $1,000.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05

case was a hopeless one and he con-
sented to the removal.
Young Shea was suddenly attacked in
November with a malady which, for u
time. puzzled the physicians. Altar
sleeping several hours he awoke and
claimed to have visited heaven and
hell, and 1t was at once evident that
his mind was weak. In two subsequent
frances he claimed to have held con-
v%ersations. with dead friends. Ills
father refused to believe that his son
had utterly lost his reason, but his
condition is said now to be hopeless.
His visions had no psychological sig
%nificanee, outside of showing the i'm
aglnings of a disordered mind.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
BLOOMFIELD HARDWARE
MERCHANT is BURNED.

Herman Fronapfel, of Fronapfel
Brothers. hardware merchants in
Bloomfield Centre. was severely burned
on the hands last night when an oil
stove in the front of the building ex-
ploded and set fire to different articles.
Fronapfel FASTENED to extinguish the
blaze, and. while doing so was burned.
His prompt action, however, no doubt
prevented a bad fire.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
BAKERS WAGON CATCHES FIRE AND
BOY DRIVER HAS NARROW ESCAPE

John Alworth, a boy, who drive a
delivery wagon for George Benrider. a
baker in Bloomfield Centre, was driv-
ing up Broad street in that town early
today. when a lantern which he had
suspended from the top of the inside of
the vehicle exploded and set fire to IL.
Alworth had a narrow escape from the
Turning oil as it scattered about him.
There was toasted bread. rolls, cake
and pies. The horse started on a run
as 1t felt the heat on its Hanks and
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05

the wind famed the flames. There was
much excitement in the neighborhool,
and Alworth made a leap TO the ground
TO save himself. He ran alongside of
the horse. unhitched the animal. and
got it out of the way.
: In the meantime the members of tx
celsior Hose Company ran out with
extinguishers and PVT out the blaze.
The wagon was badly damaged. and
many persons went without their rolls
and bread this morning.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
NEW SANITARY INSPECTOR.

Felix Magee, the inspector of the
Board Of Health, of Millburn Town
ship, has passed an examination be-
fore the State Board of Health, and
has been granted a license as sanitary
inspector of the f~irst-class.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
HOPE LODGE GLEE CLUB PLEASES
LARGE AUDIENCE in ORANGE

Encore, "Traumerei' ..Schumann
Master Kotlarsky.
Cantata, "Lochinvar"....... Hammond
Incidental solo by c. G. Jackson.
Glee Club.
'Friars' Song C"Ivanhoe")........
Sir A. S. Sullivan
Glee Club.
"Depuis lie jour" ('Louise"N.......
C%harpentier
Encore, "A Wild Spring Song"
Mrs. Schaup.
Lullaby" .............. Brahms-Lauder
Glee Club.
(a) Mazourka. Borowsky
(b) Moto Perpetuo Ries
Master Kotlarsky.
Cantata, To the Genius of Music"
Mohr
Incidental solos by Mrs. Schaup.
Glee Club.
Mrs. Schaup was in fine voice, and
all of her solos were rendered in a way
which pleased her many friends and
admirers. Her high notes were de-
lightfully clear and resonant, show
ing fine breath control. Her coloratura
effects and trills were achieved sue
cessfully. The large audience which
iHiSu luS nan was HlOSI generous III us
applause after Mrs. Schaup's numbers.
Master Kotlarsky, who is still in knee
breaches. is a very fine performer upon
the violin for one SO young, and his
accomplished technique carried the au-
dtence by storm.
The Glee Clubs best rendered num-
Der was the "Serenade," by Krapf,
which was, sung piano with a3pianis-
sino ending. 1t was repeated in re-
to the insistent demand.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
BELLEWLLE PLUMBER BURNED.

Joseph Manning. jr.. of Bridge street,
B~eleville. is recovering. at his home,
from the effects of burns received in
an explosion of gasolene in the Wood
side section of ihic city. a few DAYS
ago. The young man, who Is n
plumber. was standing near a can OF
gasolene when it became ignited. some
of the contents reaching his hands and
arms.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-05
SKATING IN RL0nMEIELn.

Ice dght inches thick is being cut on
Qakes's Pond, Bloomfield, and there is
excellent skating. which. in spite of
the extreme cold. is being greatly en-
dyed by a large number Of persons,
Both young and old.
The daily tribune., 1908-12-10
Beware Of Frequent Colds.

A succession of colds or protract.
ed cold Is almost certain to end in
chronic catarrh, from which few per.
sons ever wholly recover. Give every
cold the attention 1t deserves and You
may avoid this disagreeable disease
How can you cure q coldI Why not
try JhamberlAin's Cough Remedy? 1t
is highly recommended. Mrs M.
White, Of Butler, Tenn. says: 'Sev-
eral years ago was bothered with my
throat and lungs Someone told me
Of Chamberlain Cough Remedy.
began using 1t and 1t relieved me
at once. Now my throat and lungs
are sound and we'll" " For sale by
Daniels Drug Store. It's