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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
MARGARET ELLINGTON
RETIRES FROM STAGE.
Wife 0fDaniel FrOhman Wrecked
Health in "The Thief"

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Daniel Froh-
mdn announced yesterday that his wife,
Margaret Ellington, will retire perma-
nently from the stage. h has been
appearing in 'The Thief" and her part
called for great nervous eXertion. A
short time g in a performance in
Boston she broke down and was obliged
to return to New York. She will go
West for the winter at the instance of
physicians.
Miss Ellington made her first appear
ance with James X. Hackett at the
Criterion Theatre in THE Pride of
Jennico." Later size created the role
of Yuki in "A Japanese Nightingale
at Days. Two seasons g she played
the part of Nina with John Drew in
Pinero's "His House in Order" This
was the first part which she created
in New York.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
]. WISS & SONS
6S3 BROAD STREET.
RAILROADS..
new JERSEY CENTRAL
Corrected TO October 4. 1908.
FOR NEW YORK.

Trains leave Broad and Ferry Street Station
s:2e. $3.50. $40. $40. 700, 7:l5. 1880. 7:45, so,
s:i5. $3.50. S:i5, 900. 9:l5, $3.50, s:l5. 1890. To-
,e;ae' i y ;00' mi ad'2e s.sd ll'i a,oc a. a no i ia;oo 1 mo Nc &c
$50. $3.50. 6:lO. $40, $3.50. GAS, 100. 7:1o. 1850.
1855, $3.50. $50, 1855. I0:40. -11:2O. p: m; 100
night; $50 a. m. Sundays. 700. 1880, 500, s;25,
800, 9:25. 1000. 1880. 11:0o. 1850 a. M; 1900 n.
1000, 1880, Ii 100 p. M; 12:0l night; l:50 a. m.
7tFor Elizabeth and Plainheld. 6;1s. $3.50. 7:55,
s,sS, $50. 1850 a. M; 1850. LIS; I;55. s;sS'
u sundays. 7'1o 1855. s;Ss 1875, 11;55 a. m
lass, 1856. 800, sib5. 4;55. $50. GAS. 7;s5. $40,
! For ii Eastcn, Bethlehem. Allentown and Mauch
Chunk $3.50 to Eastonl, S:S5 a. M: 1:18, 4:25,
b;ss to Easton) p. m. Sundays. l2;65. $50 p. m
425 y. IN Sundays. 4:55 p. m.
For Perth Amboy. 6:12. 1856. $3.50 a. m; 1:ls
f.b5. AIS, 5:3S. 6:13, S:45, 11:50 p. m. Sundays
SIS. 1855 a. m. 1855, $40 p. m.
For Red Bank. Long Branch. Asbury Park
lis 8ssS Red Bank only. t:25. 5:Ss. s:ts, s;4s
l1.50 p. m. Sundays. except Asbury Park. s:5'
ts;b5 Red Bank only a. M; d;b Red Bank
only. 1856 $40 p. m
For Lakewood, $50 a. M; la:So Saturday
Sundays. S:55. 9;sb a. m: 1855 p. m.
For Atlantic City, $3.50 a. M; q2:50 Satur
days only. 3's5 p. m. Sundays. 9:55 a, m.
For Trenton and Philadelphia. e.la, 1855. s:ss
1913, 7;45. s:i5. 1:5o p. m. Sundays, 7:1o, s:55
'i:65. $50, slS, 1855, $40. 9:i5 p. m.
For Baltimore and washington. 7:55. $3.50
, llis s :: N; ,,i IT. :, ' %': 5 }:ss. s s:g5. p "a, g. s Sunday d I
philadelphia only.
Telephone $500.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
MOTHER GIVES BABY
TO STRANGER; DISAPPEARS,
T~hree=weeks=0ld Child Now at
Founding ASYLUM.

Smiling and cooling. a a-weeks-old
baby is lying in the Babies Hospital,
in High street, today, a waif on the
hands of the city of Newark, deserted
by its mother, who gave it into the
hands of a stranger on a Pennsylvania
train last night and then disappeared.
No one at the hospital or in the police
department, into whose hands he in
a came late yesterday, has the
slightest idea who the mother of the
deserted child is. A young woman, who
said she was Miss Rosie Heydecker. of
Middleburg, Ky, got off a Pennsylvania
train at the Market street depot yes
terday evening carrying a young baby
in her arms. The woman was crying,
and said that she, had been asked to
hold the child by another young woman
while the latter went for her suitcase.
Miss Heydecker salt she was on her
way to visit friends at II Washington
street, New York.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
ADMITTED TO BAR WHEN
HE HAD THE PRICE,

Filled with the spirit of chivalry and
other kinds, John Kelly came within an
ace of landing behind the bars of the
Second Precinct police station house to-
day. Kelly appeared in the role of
chief advocate for a woman named
Mary Sparks, who was arrested last
night for public in~toxication.
Have you ever been admitted to the
bar?" asked Judge Oehring, when Kelly
expressed his intention of defending the
prisoner.
Several CT them" answered Kelly,
and then he added as an a~fterthought,
when 1 had the price,"
This proved too much for even the
gravity of the court. but after the
laughter had subsidized Kelly was given
a limited number of seconds to leave
the building and was out of the door
well within the limit.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
MRS.. -.TOWNLEY IS
OLDEST RESIDENT
or 'm'IRONBoUND"
Also Is the Veteran Member of
the Union Street Nj. E.
Church.

To be the head of four generations,
representing ten grandchildren and
fourteen great-grandchildren the old
est resident of the %Ironbound district,
where she has resided over sixty years,
and the veteran member of the Union
Street M. E. Church, is the remarkable
record attained by Mrs. Elizabeth
,Townley, of 113 New York avenue.
Mrs. Townley, who is 81, enjoys read
ing of current events in THE STAR,
and with the exception of a slight at
tack OF rheumatism, seems to be enjoy
ing the best of health.
Mrs. Townley, nee Miss Elizabeth
Todd, vas born near Dover on October
81, 1921. She and William Brokaw
Townley we're wed in Morristown on
May 10, 1871. They removed to this
city in 1916. On May 10, 1902, the couple
celebrated their sixty-first wedding an
niversary.
Six IA ago Mr.. Townley died, and
since that time the aged Jmatron has
made her home with thef ELDEST daugh-
ter. Mrs. Charlotte Walker, at 11S New
York avenue.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
IN COURT
ON GIRLS CHARGE.
Negro Clergyman Is Facing a
Serious Accusation.

The Rev. Storer s. Jolley, a negro,
of 126 Academy street, pastor of st.
Johns A. M. L. Church, in Academy
street. was placed on trial before Judge
Davis and a jury in the Court of Quar-
ter Sessions today, charged with as
sault by Henrietta Ehney, 16 years
old, also colored. of II Orleans street.
Two-score members of the church were
on hand.
The girl goes to the Newark High
School. She said she was a pup. in
the Sunday school, and a member OF
the church. and had been in the habit
of calling on the Jolley family. The
alleged offense occurred March 8 last.
while the girl vas In the ministers
house after funeral services over her
brothers baby.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
"COP' WHO GOT WOMAN'S
MONEY WAS IMPOSTOR.
zeliff Cleared by Accuser When
She Sees Him.

Policeman Albert Zeliff, of the Second
Precinct, is doing extra patrol duty to
discover the identity of the man who
impersonated him so successfully six
weeks ago as to secure upon his name
money from a woman residing at 81
Stone street.
Yesterday a negro woma asked at
the Second Precinct IL Policeman Zeliff
was there. She said:
We'll, / want to see him. He bor-
rowed a dollar an a half from me six
weeks ago to buy a new hat. an 1 amt
seen him since"
The desk %ergeant was amazed, and
the patrolman was called out from the
sssembly-room Zeliff was aghast when
informed of the charge, but the woman
relieved the situation by saying ''That
amt the a The man who borrowed
the money wasn't half as fat as he is"
Vowing that she would hunt down the
who had defrauded her, the woman
left the station, while Zeliff began to
figure oil the cost of the cheapest box
ef cigars he could silence his brothers.
in-clubs with.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
ST. MARGARET BRANCH,
L. c. B. A., HOLDS ELECTION.

st. Margaret Branch, No. las. L.. C. B.
A., elected these officers for 1909 at it's
annual session in Dodgers Hall, Morris
avenue, last night: Past president, Mrs.
Caroline Maier; president, Mrs. Mar
garet Nosher; first vice-president, Mrs.
Ida Grossman; second vice-president.
Mrs. Susanna Eysoldt; recording secrc-
tary. Mrs. Emile Staehle; assistant re
cording secretary, Mrs. Minna Van
Wagner; financial secretary. Mrs. Mary
Adams; treasurer, Mrs. Philippine Poh;
marshal, Miss Martha Schroll; guide.
Mrs. Elizabeth Boslat; trustees for one
year, Mrs. Caroline Bauer. Mrs. Anna
Veix and Miss Mary APPEL; for. three
years, Mrs. Matilda Eckert and Mrs.
Catharipe Graus.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
"S0NG AND LANGUAGE"
LECTURE IN LIBRARY,

Song and Language was the theme
handled in an interesting n by
Mrs. Ernest femme at the monthly
meeting of the local branch of the Gen.
eral German Language Society at the
lecture room of the Free Public Library
last night. Mrs. femme made the point
that the cultivation OF the voice was
an essential factor in the study of a
language. Robert Metzger, h presi-
dent, thanked Mrs. femme on the So
ciety's behalf.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
HESSIAN SICK BENEFIT
SOCIETY HOLDS ELECTION,

These officers were elected by the
Hessian Sick Benefit Society No. /, In
its headquarters, GrauePs Hall, 157
West Kinney street, last night: Presi-
dent. Isadore Noll; vice-president,
D.. Ermete; financial secretary, Theo-
dore Fraebel; treasurer, Ludwig Zim-
mer; finance committee, Christian
Kampe, Charles Dinge, Henry Seller.
jr, John Letzerich and Fritz Knothe.
After the election the society celebrated
its anniversary.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
TURKS WELCOME BALLOT
BOX WITH BIG PARADE.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. ga scene
unprecedented In the history of Turkey
was witnessed in Constantinople today
when the municipal ballot boxes were
conveyed through the streets with
much ceremony. They were escorted
by a detachment of troops, several
bands and delegates from various re-
ligious bodies, the Who'll making a pro-
cession two miles long. The city was
profusely decorated and there was
great enthusiasm. In the procession
were banners and fiags.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
Y. P. S. ENTERTAINMENT.

There was a large and interested au-
dience at the reception and entertain
ment of the Young Peoples Society of
the German Evangelical Church, of
Mulberry street, in the New Auditorium
last night. Among the entertainers
were Mrs. Alfred b. William, Nelson
Oertel, Miss Lillian HUT. Miss Louise
Fischer, Miss Gertrude Lehlbach, Miss
Lulu Keller, Miss Bertha Kautzmann
Miss Amelia Winters. Miss Amelia
Fuhrmeister, Miss Della Meyer, A. T.
Stuben, George Hintenlang and e. III.
Fischer. Habersang's orchestra fur
nished the instrumental music.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
KRAMER TO ACT AS REFEREE.

National Champion Frank Kramer
has promised to referee the Cycle match
u on rollers tonight for the New
Jersey championship, which is being
held at the Lyric Theatre this week.
All of the foreign bicycle racers who
will take part in the six-day races at
New York next week will be in at
tendance tonight.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
HURTS Lee IN FALL.

While Wright Bowen, 80. of 276 Hill
side avenue, was driving In Hamburg
place today, he fell from his WACO and
injured his left leg. The Third Pre-
cinct police took him to st. James's
Hospital. where 1t was said that he was
not adj h It.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
DIR. BONDY FAILS TO
APPEAR; F0RFElTS BAIL

Bail Of $500 was forfeited today by
DIR. Sigmond Il. Bondy. of 9S Belmont
avenue, who failed TO appear when
called to trial on charge of having OBJ
tanned money from Mrs. Kate Dirsch
under false pretenses. Counsel said
that Dr.. Bondy was sick, but failed 80
produce any proof
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
Persian Nerve Essence

RESTORES vITALITY-Have cured thou
sands of cases of Nervous Debility and In
somnia. They clear the brain, strengthen the
circulation. make digestion perfect and impart
a magnetic v,gor to the whole being. All
drains and losses stopped permanently. SlOO
per box, 6 boxes. guaranteed to cure or refund
money. IS. Mailed sealed. Book free. Persian
Med. Co, 935 Arch St. Philadelphia. Sold in
Newark only at Menk's Drug store. 1o6 Mar
ket street.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
- Clearance of SOC and Csc
~ Dress Goods al 39c a Yard

Will you share the Odds and Ends of this seasons newest Dress
Goods at Just about halt the regular price? The assortment to choose
from is large and the patterns are most desirable. There are:
Blue and white checks, green and white checks, Crepe de Paris,
silk and wool eoiennes, fancy nnohars, nuns yelling, wool batiste and
wool chalI&.
Among the beautiful shades are Alice, royal and navy blue; pongee,
champagne, golden and seal brown; gray, old rose, red, garnet, reseda
and greens. -
The entire collection comprises SOC to 75c values, to be on sale
tomorrow at only 900 a yard.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
x 75c and Sl.00 Taffeta, soc x,

This is one of the beautiful check Tafetas that has been favored so
highly by fashionably dressed women. It is 'al silk, fully 20 inches
wide and comes in Old Rose and White, Cardinal and White, Gray
and White, Light Blue and White, and Green and White with a white
raised satin stripe. Regularly sold at 75c a yard, Friday at soc.
Plaid Tafetas, "ll silk, !" fully 20 inches wide, in Reseda, Cardinal,
Garnet, Light Blue, Myrtle, Gray and Black. Regularly sold at $500
ayard, Friday at SOC.
Fancy CREPE DE CHINE, 'au silk, fully 20 inches wide, in
white grounds with lowered designs of Light Blue and Pink. Very at
trachve for scars. Regularly sold at 75c a yard, Friday at soc.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
.S3.00 Boys Refers $3.50

This is an opportunity for 80 boys for there are only 80 Of these
splendid made REFERS. The material is brown and oxford melton finish
cloth beautifully made up and the sizes range from 3 to II years OF
age. They are lined with red flannel which is a very important feature
because of the warmth and comfort it insures to the young wearer.
As the quantity is limited it would be advisable to get here as early as
possible so as to be sure of the size. Take the elevator to the third floor.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
a 7slIfS wooi glanketsS5.25R

Thnx of SUCH a decisive reduction as this on these high grade Cali
fornia (756 woo) Blankets that are Handsomely, finished with pink
and blue borders and have a fine silk binding. A cold weather necessity
that is so thick and warm, yet so soft and light, that it not only dehes
Jack Frost but gives the greatest comfort to the sleeper. They are full
size, 8oxS4 inches, and IN make and character are extraordinary at
S. Is a pair. !
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
Black Dress Goods
Csc 10 ST Valves at SOC

If you have thought of purchasing a Black Dress Goods pattern
for Mother, Aunt or Grandmother here is an opportunity to do so at a
great saving. Included in this offering are Wool Tafetas, Novelty
Paids, Granite Cloths, Satin Solei, Satin Prunela and Striped Pru-
at soc a yard.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03

Great Bargain Fete TOMORROW
Friday Star Attractions

"Where There's Bees There's Honey and where there is a throng
of shoppers you may be sure that the offerings are worth while. So it
is with these famous Friday Star Attractions. The hundreds. OF
shoppers who know them and come for them every week is the best
proof of their value giving superiority. Come tomorrow and share
these matchless offerings. Look for the Star Attraction Tickets in
nearly every department.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-03
MEDICAL.
DOCTOR
M ndeyiIle

Only specialist In America who guarantees
every case he takes. He also guarantees to
cure by mail with his unsurpassed treatment.
The Delta independent., 1908-08-28
Austin Briefs.
DR.. Miller and family have returned
from a visit to Salt Lake City.

DR.. Miller and family have returned
from visit to Salt Lake City.
Mrs. Knous of Ouray visited for
few days at the Weaver home.
Mr.. Ben Myers and family picniced
at Fairview coal mine Monday.
There will be dance in the Miller
building next Saturday evening.
The De Roster Outfit has been thresh-
ing grain in this vicinity the past week.
Mrs. Rose Everett of San Diego,
Calf, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Ackerman.
Miss Gertrude Anderson of Guthrie
Center, Iowa, is visiting at Alderman S
and Lobdell's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore and Sr. Slower
of Clifton, Colorado, visited at Lein-
bach's Tuesday.
DIR. rockingham filled the pnlpit at
Methodist church last Sunday, morn
ing and evening.
Mrs. C. D. Seely went to Cimarron
Tuesday to meet her husband on his
return from Denver.
Official notice has been received by
the postmaster at Austin that the rural
route service will begin October lst.
DR.. Archer and family have moved
to North Delta. The doctor is work
ing in partnership with DR.. Mehaffey.
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Bennett of
Grand Lake, Colo, are visiting at the
home of Nelson De Lucke of Payne S
Mesa.
The box social last Friday night
netted $l525, which will be used for
the benefit of the Methodist Sunday
school.
J. P. Kettle is laying the foundation
for his new residence, which will be
built of concrete blocks and contain
eight rooms.
Mr.. Henderson was down from his
saw mill, Sunday. He has lately sole
his property here, both at Austin and
at the saw mill.
Cecil Cunningham of Delta, prospect
i've candidate for clerk and recorder,
has been looking up the political situa-
ton and clasping the glad hand with
ranchers and business men this week. !.
The Delta independent., 1908-08-28

Principal VIM. Melcher of the Cedar
edge schools returned Mo lay evening
from his vacation spent Tor the most
part in advanced study at Boulder.
S. w. Schooley and Howard Koch of
Cozad, Nebraska are looking over land
in Cedaredge. There is every prospect
of lively real estate market this fall.
c. A. Merrill and wife, T. J. Guyer
and wife, Mrs. Duffie!d and Rose
Couch of Delta spent Saturday night in
Cedaredge enroute to Grand mesa for
season of camping.
VIM. Van Buren and family who have
been for year and half resident on
the Hammer ranch are selling out pre-
paratory to removal to Ft. Young,
California Public auction of goods at
the Hammer ranch, Monday, August
81.
DIR. Rankin of Denver, State secre-
tary of the Anti-saloon League has
been spending week, accompanied by
his little son in Cedaredge. DR.. Rankin
preached Sunday morning in the Bap-
tist church and Sunday evening to a
union meeting held in the Methodist
church.
On Wednesday the deal was closed
for the purchase by cooperative coal
company of the Mellor coal mine near
Cedaredge. The matter had been under
discussion for some time and at one
date recently it looked as if the whole
plan might fall through. Cashier
Downs and ]. B. Ratekin deserve due
credit for pushing the deal to success
full conclusion. $4,000 has already been
subscribed. On Saturday afternoon
business meeting of stockholders was
held and five directors. Roy Downs.
Joe Hogrefe, W. E. Steele, Ed Bull and
w. B. Smethurst were appointed.
The Delta independent., 1908-08-28
Denuer Markets.

DENVER UNION STOCK YARDS, Aug.
26-The market continued it's down
ward course last week and at she close
steers were is to 25c off and cows were
25 to 30c lower. Bulls were scarce and
the market firm, veal calves plentiful
and lower, while the demand for feed
ers and stockers was very good and
ago. Good beef steers We're scarce
towards the latter part of the week,
hardly enough being offered to really
test the myrket. Good Wyomings sold
at 81. 40 but it took pretty good class
of steers to bring better than S4.25 and
bulk of the better killing kinds sold at
SO. so to "a. 25. Good western cows sold
at So 80 to SO, so and some good Wyom
ing cows brought So 35. Most of the
better killing cows brought $2.75 to
$3 Is and the fair to medium kinds sold
at 50 25 to S2.75. Bulls brought $500
to 81 65 and veals sold mostly at $3.7
to $4.75. There was a noticeable i'm
provement in the demand for feeders
anu SloCheIS Dut DuycIo WSiS ioohiAS
for bargains and objected to paying
very high prices. A bunch of good
western slope steers brought So. 20 and
right fancy steers would have sold up
to s4.00 and perhaps a little better.
Most of the weeks offerings were on
the stocker order and sold at $500 to
SO. 65. Today's receipts 1900. Market
strong to shade higher.
Hog demand was better than supply
and prices held up well. A bunch of
Wyoming hogs sold on Saturday at
$6.621s, the high price of the week
Prices here average higher than at the
river markets.
Sheep receipts were very fair and
the demand strong. The market closed
firm to higher Good lambs sold at S5 so
to s6.O5, ewes at $500 to 1910 and
wethers at $500.
The Delta independent., 1908-08-28
Old Timers.

ED. INDEPENDENT:
AS | read about the sudden death of
Will Brewer and other old timers on
the North Fork who have passed away,
it reminds me that the old timers of
Delta county are fast passing away.
Sunday morning we received a phone
message that Jonathan Wier was dead
and would be buried at ten o'clock. AS
attended the funeral and met so many
of my old neighbors it reminded me of
what the old timers passed through in
the early days of Surface Creek. Mr..
Wier located on Surface Creek 26 years
ago, and when we came here % years
ago, he had quite little cleared on his
old place.
In those early days there was not a
mill in western Colorado and so all
flour was brought in from the other
side and of course was high. We had
not been here many months when we
found it was hard to get enough to
keep the mouths filled. was up above
Crawford holding the first meetings in
that part of the county and when
came down for little rest that Spring,
my wife wondered if we could not get
hand mill and grind graham -four
and corn meal. AS Mr.. Wier had been
here three years we used to go up and
pack down some wheat and corn and
grind it by hand.
AS / looked at the old gentleman in
his coffin it reminded me of what the
early settlers underwent. Little do
those who come here now and see the
The Delta independent., 1908-08-28
Cory Items.

Will Lysle is on Grand Mesa this
week on business.
J. Maxfeld, wife and children, of
Sterling Illinois are visiting the Thomas
family. This week they are spending
at the lakes.
John Grow and lady friend had an
accident while out driving which might
have been serious. The horse took the
buggy off Austin grade and the couple
were overturned on the roadway. Keep
the lihes in your hands, John.
The smudging tests last Saturday
night at the Colorado Fruit Grower s
orchard were fair success. The pots
were only burned for an hour but
proved that they could produce heat
and raise the temperature in an Or
chard. Many orchardists will be ready
for a contest with Old Boreas next
spring.