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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
CHECKS SIGNED
BY INK PENCIL
INDUCE FORGERY
New Stylus an Encouragement
to CrOOkedness by Hair
Lines 1t Traces.
LOCAL PAYING TELLER
PREFERS OLD-STYLE PEN
Asserts That the Shaded Sigma
ture Has Far More Char
acter in 1t.

Don't write or sign your checks with
one of those little rubber pencils. red
ink filled, that have become so popular
of late.
Local bankers declare that the ink
pencil, or should 1t be designated as a
class of s~tylographic pen, writes only
a hair line, and the shading of sigma
lures, which is so marked a charac-
~teristic of many of them, is absent
from the ink-pencil signature. In ad-
dition to that, the hair-line signature
is much easier to counterfeit than the
shaded signature written by an ordi-
nary split pen some of the bankers
declare that they are a distinct en-
enlargement to forgery.
"a signature is a signature, no mat
ter with what it is written" said the
chief paying teller of one OF the largest
banking houses in Newark yesterday
afternoon. II will accept the signature
of any of our clients, SO long as his
account in the bank is all right and 1
know hat the person presenting the
check is the person to whom 1t is made
out. or represents him, even If 1t is
written with a lead pencil.
Old Style the Best.
"All the same, / do.wish people would
use the old style pen in writing their
signatures upon Checks The tellers
here are familiar with the signatures
of all the banks clients, and it would
be a difficult matter to fool n of
them with a forged signature. 1t is a
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
PEOPLES LOBBY SCOLDS
ESSEX ASSEMBLYMEN.
Tells Them They Have Broken
Their Prediction
Pledges.

The executive committee of ting Peo-
pies Lobby in an open letter addressed
in identical form to Assent lyman
Henry Young. jr., John F. Clark and
James F. Lowery, of Essex, and Albert
f. Kirkstein, of Union, today charged
them with violation of prediction
nc" on a proposition to prevent the
smothering of bills, after having made
ante-election promises to the contrary.
The Assemblymen in question are also
called upon to explain what they con-
slider a reprehensible act.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
ANONYMOUS CIR TO HOSPITAL.

An anonymous donation of $50 was
received by the Women's Auxiliary of
the German Hospital Society at its
meeting in Muth's Hall, last night. A
vote of thanks was passed. and Mrs.
Emma Wickenhoefer, the president of
the society, expressed the hope that
the good example set by the donor
would inc many imitators. Mrs. Su-
same Cary presented a valuable tea
eel, which will be disposed of by lot.
Resolutions of regret owe the deaths
of Mrs. Barbara Jansen and Mrs. Jo-
sephine Lehr, former members, were
passed.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
WILL SELL WHOLESALE.
Postage Stamp Station
Garry Larger Stock.

Beginning Monday, twelve retail
postage stamp stations Throughout the
city will be converted into wholesale
stations.
Many large business houses will
profit by the convenience. The stations
will be distributed throughout the city.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
LYCEUM INSTITUTE
BUYS HOME IN PATERSON.

PATTERSON. Feb. 15.-One of the
most important transactions in the
cause of united labor which has taken
place here. in recent years was effected
last night, when the handsome brick
and stone building in Van Houten
street, long occupied by Miss Graves's
school. was sold to the Labor Lyceum
Institute. an organization incorporated
to take oyer the funds and interest of
the several knights of Labor organiza-
lions which, several years ago, were a
power in Paterson.
The institute will secure the building
and property for SIS, 200, about one-half
Of what it cost to erect.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
"JOKE,, COSTS A LIFE.

BELLEFoURCHE, S. D., Feb. Is
"Just for fun" Charles Lavezzi threw
a dynamite cap into a bonfire around
which were seated six men. The ex-
plosion set off 125 sticks of dynamite
which were being thawed nearby, in
stantly killing one and injurirg the
others.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
cuLTUS CLUB DANCE.

The Cultus Club. composed of en-
ployees of the local United States mail
service, win hold a dance in the New
Auditorium next Tuesday night. The
officers are: Joseph Burns. president;
Hugh e. QuigIey. vice-president; Elmer
Simpson, treasurer, and James ]. Den
ming. secretary.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
DISMISS POLICEMAN
FROM PATERSON FORCE.

PATTERSON, Feb. 15.-Patrolman
John II. Hines was dismissed from the
force last night after a hearing on
charges entered by Chief Bimson.
Hines a practically no defense. He
said his watch was out of order, which
led to his being off post. He was o n
Nicted twice.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
SCHOOL TRUANTS REPRIMANDED.

Two girls and a boy, between IA and
16 years of age, were found yesterday
by Plainelothesman Sebold, of the
Fourth Precinct, lettering in a shed on
a vacant lot on Hunterdon street, near
Bigelow. during school hours. The
officer took them to the Fourth Pre-
cinct, where they admitted hat they
were truants. Judge Herr reprimanded
them severely inc sent them home.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Forecast:
New Jersey-Fair in south, clearing in
north portion tonight, colder; Sunday
fair, much colder, high southwest to
northwest winds.
NEW YORK. Feb 15.-Local fore
cast: Rain, possibly turning to snow
tonight, colder; Sunday generally fair
and colder, temperature slightly below
freezing by Sunday morning. High
southwest to northwest winds.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
MRS. BRuNNER,S WILL pRoBATED.

Family requests mark the will of
Mrs. Elizabeth Brunner, who died in
this city January 80 last, admitted to
probate in the S~urrogate's office today.
To Robert Wollschlaeger, a son, she
left $500, to a grandson, Emil Schmidt,
$3.50. and to a daughter, Lillian Brun-
ner, 500. The residue of the estate is
to be divided equally between the sur
viving childrne.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
YACHT BADGE FOR BIRTHDAY GIFT.

At a social and dance given to cele-
brate his Saith birthday anniversary,
Frederick Bull, president of the
Brohm & Bull Lumber Company, was
presented last night with a jewelled
badge by his fellow members in the
Eureka Yacht Club in his new home,
42-44 Renner avenue, in the Weequahie
Park section.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
BLOW TO HEARsT,s FIGHT.

ALBANY. N. Y. Feb. 15.-Governor
Hughes has decided not to accede to
Attorney General Jackson's request for
the appointment of an extraordinary
term of hi Supreme Court in New
York for the trial of the action brought
by the encouragement in the nature
OF a quo warranto and in behalf of
William R. Hearst to test the title of
George B. Mcclellan to the office II
Mayor of New York city.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
IRyNdTON WHIST WINNERS.

Irwin Wiley. John Hopkins and Ed
ward Regard were first, second and
third respectively in the fifth monthly
whist of the Irvington Club last night.
A pool tournament in three classes was
also started. q
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
PRINCIPALS
DESK ROBBED OF CASH,

James E~ggenberger. principal Of the
Sussex Avenue School, reported to the
Fifth Precinct police today that Sc was
stolen from his desk in the school be-
tween z and 8 o'clock last night. 1t
was part of the proceeds of an enter
tainment.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
START HAcroRY WEARS IDLE.

! BRIDGETON. Feb. 15.-The big can
ming factory of Arthur D, Ayres that
has been idle for several years will this
season be operated by Walter S Baker,
Of Salem. who has purchased the plant.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
CHAPLAIN REFERS 40
THE MAINE IN PRAYER.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-chaplain
Couden, in his invocation in the House
today, recalled the destruction of the
Maine and prayed hat war. may never
visit this country again.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
SALEM PLANS BIG CELEBRATION.

SALEM, Feb. 15.-Persons from all
parts of Salem County will participate
in an elaborate Wa~shington's Birthday
entertainment that will be given in the
First.Baptist Church Monday evening,
February "a.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
MANY FRIENDS ATTEND
FUNERAL OF MRS. JANSEN.
Was First Grand Mistress of Re-
bekah Lodge in State and an
Organizer of Orphanage.

The funeral of Mrs. Barbara Mar
garet Jansen, the wife of Otto Jansen,
for many years proprietor of the
Casino, 5 South Orange avenue, took
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
BRAKEMAN THoMpsoN BADLY HURT.

William Thompson. of 754 Hunterdon
street, brakeman 'on the D., L. & w.
Railroad, was badly injured about the
head and shoulders last night by fall
Ing off a freight ear at Secaucus.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
Year Ago Today.

Highest. Lowest, Average.
Temperature. 40 deg. 20 deg. &c deg.
Character of the day-Clear.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
AMUsEMENTs
CITY ADvERTIsEMENTs.

CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC NOTICE lis hereby given that the
following ordinances have been passed by the
Board of Street and Water Commissioner and
approved by the Mayor of the city of Newark.
and pursuant to Chapter 3se of the State laws
or 1895 are herewith published by title:
An ordinance to provide for the construction
WARWICK STREET.
between Van Buren, street and Tyler street.
An ordinance to provide for the construo-
SOUTH THIRTEENTH STREET.
from Sixteenth avenue to a point about ao
feet north of Eighteenth avenue.
Adopted February Is, 1908.
FRANK ]. BOOK.
President Of the Board Of Street and Water
VIM. E: GREATHEAp,
Approved February II, 1908 DoaFu'
P. H. RYAN,
IeOl0-oe Acting Mayo.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given thu, -
following ordinance has been PASSED Nv M
Board OF Street and Water CommisSonars
ana approved by the Mayor Of the citv ~
newark, and pursuant to Chapter sso az ~ ~
uriss W
An ordinance TO- open
THIRTEENTH STREET
from PARK avenue to Fourth avenue
Adopted February IL, 1905.
FRANK j. BOOK.
PRESIDENT Of the Board Of Street and wasa.
commissioners "assr
WIN. E.. GREArHEAp.
nnnroxsa 1,eor,sr clerk Of the Bcaro.
~ =. H. RYAN. 4
's0A'.fs Acting Mayor.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15
THE WEATHER IN NEWARK.

Newark, N. J., Feb. Is, 1908.
am. 7 am. 10 m.
Temperature. IS deg. 81 deg. SIS deg.
Barometer. 1856 in. 29.43 in. 1925 in.
Humidity. ........ "a p. ct. 100 pct.
Wind-Direction at noon, southeast;
velocity, 80 miles.
Precipitation-.26 inch.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-15

Yesterday. :
Highest. Lowest. Average.
Temperature. 40 deg. "a deg. SO deg.
Barometer. -. 3O.0s in. 29.75 in. 29.s9 in.
Humidity. 100 pct. Sc D. ct. 90 p. ct.
Withdrawing direction, south
east; maximum velocity, Is miles.
Total precipitation-.18 inch.
Character of the day-Cloudy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27
Glimpse Behind
The Scenes
Little Talk With Harold Nelson, the Great ActorSome
Facts of Interest Concerning the Greatest Actor
Who Ever Appeared in Minot

all OF his faults. At the end of the
second act, when I left the stage.
tears were streaming down by face.
can't help it. I put whole soul into
the character"
Yes, Richelieu is one Of my best
pays, and have TO do q tremendous
amount Of hard work in it. I don't
know when did as hard a weeks
work as I have done in Minot, but
never enjoyed myself better. The peo-
pie seem to have thoroughly enioyed
the plays.
Il have great deal of money tied
up in costumes, robes, etc. 1t would
amount to fully $4,000. For instance
have Y wigs. BY the way, boys,
(speaking to the young actors) have
you returned my wigs? No, then
you'd better be about it. You see 1
loan them my wigs and have them
turn them in at the end of each per-
OF boys and girls with me. They mind
real we'll, and even tho get little
impatient with them occasionally,
they know that am harmless and
don't mean half what say'
Some people think theatrical people
have little work to do. Fact is, Harold
Nelson is one of the hardest workers
On the stage today and works on an
average of sixteen to eighteen hours
a day, scarcely finding time to eat
his meals. 1t takes him but two or
three days to memorize the hardest
part OF a play, SO well has he his
memory trained.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27
|Minots New
| Post Office
Now Located in the Frank BlockMany Additional Lock
and General Boxes-O Offices Practically All Rented

Postmaster Brunner has arranged
the postoftice in very convenient
manner and we are safe in saying
that there's not a better arranged
postoffice in the state.
About March /, Lewis & Bach will
occupy the froat suit OF e1acss in the
Frank block on the second floor. The
Offices are very light and handsome.
DR.. Titus will occupy Offices just to
the north and DR.. Scholberg will have
rooms next to the Titus Office.
DR.. Storey, DR.. Carr and VIM. Zim-
norman will have offices in the Tomp-
kins block, and DR.. Windell will oc.
cupy the entire third floor of that
block. DR.. Ransom will be located in
the Frank block. Dyer's barber shop
will be located in the basement Of the
Tompkins block. VIM. Johnson's
meat market will be located on the
first floor Of the Tompkins block and
Emerson's news depot will be located
next to the postoffice in the Frank
block.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27
Minot's Only Japanese Woman.

WSbsVe Ouuy VoP0sISoS VvS"s0"'
The only Japanese woman living in
Minot is the wife Of Peter Takano,
the bright little porter at the Leland.
Peter smiles every time he thinks Of
the little almond eyed woman, and he
never tires in telling how he managed
to get her over to this country. He
first came to Minot and spent two
years earning money that he might 90
back to Japan and bring the little
lady to America. He had just enough
money to get her as far as Seattle,
where he left her and came on to MI
not to earn more money. He worked
like slave and six weeks ago he sent
her enough money to pay heS fare
here. II like America Peter said to
an Independent representative, "and
I'm getting out my citizens papers" :"
When asked which country he would
tight with in case Of war between the
United States and Japan, he scratch
ed his head ana said, United States,
Of course. But there isn't going to be
any war. That's crazy talk"
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II am thinking seriously Of return
ing to Minot, little later, and build
ing large modern theatre" Harold
Nelson, the popular actor, said to an
Independent representative, "and
make Minot my headquarters. I
think this is just the location for .
big theatre where the best Of small
companies would play. The people Of
Minot appreciate good work, and I
think that could make good with
such place. I would play here a por-
ton of the year, and travel out from
here, and book the best attractions on
the road. Minot is a wonder city.
The hotels are crowded and by the
way you have the best hotels for the
size of the place ever saw. To tell
the truth, have not been down to the
dining room since I have been here,
I've been SO busy, and I have met but
few people of the city, but like Minot
duu youA C1Cy q O. SoI Au
ture."
This was behind the scenes, just
after Mr.. Nelson had finished playing
Shylock in the Merchant of Venive.
"You will please excuse by appear
ance," he went on, "for when I play
Shylock, 1 never shave. The beard
stays on so much better. You liked
the play? Liked Richelieu better
I'm sorry to hear that, for I live when
l play Shakespearean plays. Shylock is
an interesting character. OF course he
hated the Gentiles, but the Christians
made him as he was. You pity Shy.
lock before the play has ended, with
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27

The new Frank and Tompkins block
on Main street will soon be ready for
occupancy. In fact the post Office has
already been moved into the Frank
block and the Reporter occupies the
basement just below.
The postofhce is ideally located and
many new fixtures have been added.
The postmaster's private Office Is at
the front. The general delivery win
dow is next in order, and just oppo-
site, is handsome wall desk. Three
hundred lock boxes follow. The drop
box for mailing purposes Is entirely
out Of the way so that it will not inter
fere with the other business Of the
Office. There are six sections of lock
boxes. The three carrier windows are
located at the rear. At the front are
located the new stamp window, mon
ey order window and registry window.
There are 800 additional lock boxes
and 300 letter divisions for general
delivery. The lobby at the widest
place is six feet wide and eight feet
wide at the narrowest end.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27
Cow. average ,7s Each.

H, J, Hecht who owns a farm north
Of town, has FIVE COWS. one a Jersey
and the rest scrubs, that averaged him
SIG a year during the past year. He
makes butter exclusively, which he
sells at the top price. He uses De
Laval cream separator purchased from
the Scofield Implement Co., and can
not say eno1eh In praise Of the little
money maker. This does not include
the cream and milk which the family
used.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27
Mrs. Metcalf
Is Dead
Woman We'll Known in Mi
not Dies in Fergus Falls,
z Mimi. Was i Noted For
Her Charitable Work

The Independent was handed a
copy of the Fergus Falls, Mimi. News
just received just before going to
press, which contains on account of
the deal Of Mrs. J. E. Metcalf, sister
in-law Of E. N. Metcalf, OF this city.
Owing to the late hour of receiving
the same, we are unable to produce
the obituary as completely as We
would desire. Arthur Metcalf from
this city attended the funeral of the
lady, who was his aunt but other men,
bers of the family from this city were
unable to attend on account Of ILL.,
ness. Mrs. Metcalf was the wife Of
DR.. Metcalf a prominent physician of
Fergus Falls She died Saturday
morning, Feb. 8, after a brief illness
from grip which attacked her with un-
usual severity and could not be ward
ed off.
The deceased was a woman Of
many graces of character, devoted to
her church and showed great forti-
tude in her suffering. Her interest
in the poor and her work in their
betterment can never be told in cold
print. She leaves three children, the
youngest of whom is fifteen years old.
The Independent knows that Mrs.
Metcalf must have been a woman
dearly beloved by all who knew her.
The whole of Fergus Falls is in
mourning over her demise.
Mrs. Metcalf was well known to
many in and around Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27
Drunken Man Shoots Himself and
Han BaIerud.

Too Kerkjorden, who has lived six
miles southeast of Minot for the past
twenty years, shot himself thru the
hand with 32-calibre revolver Thurs
day morning in NJ. o. Seglen & Co.'S
confectionery and also shot Hans
Balerud thru the left hand, the bullet
lodging in the ceiling. The man was
intoxicated and did not realize what
he was doing Kerkjorden had been
on a spree for 4 week and got an
idea into his head that he wanted to
do little scraping. He purchased a
"A Colts revolver and was displaying
it around Tom Johnson's livery barn,
when the gun was taken away from
him. He purchased 80 calibre re-
volver at one place and secured some
cartridges at another and went into
Seglen's looking for trouble. He
flourished the gun around and pointed
it squarely at Hans Balerud, one of
the proprietors of the place.
Fans didn't like the idea of looking
down into the barrel of the revolver,
SO he took hold of Too's hand and
tried to wrest the gun from him. The
revolver however was discharged, the
same bullet passing thru Kerkjorden's
hand and that Of Mr.. Balerud. Meth
er wound is a bad one and will soon
heal. Ker6orden was arrested, but
owing to his condition he was not
prosecuted. He was sent to the IL
quor cure at Minneapolis, Officer
Hagen taking him to the city.
Kerkjorden is as peaceable a fellow
as one would care to meet when he is
sober, but he gets to be a dangerous
man when loaded right.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27
Why Men Need Wives.


It is not to sweep the house and
make tho beds ana darn tie socks and
cook the meals chiefly that man
needs wife. II this is all he wants
hired servants can do 1t cheaper than
q wife.
If this Is all. when q young man
calls to see lady send him into
the pantry to taste the buead and
cakes she has made, send him to in
spect the needle work and bed making
or put a broom into her ha1ds and
send him to witness its use. Such
things are important and the wise
young man will always look btter them,
but what the true man most wants
a wife is her companionship, sym
pathy and love.
The way Of life has made dreary
places in 1t and man needs COM
panion to 60 with him. A man is
sometimes overtaken with failure and
defeat; trials and temptation beset
him and his needs and to stand by
him and sympathize. A woman. who,
while he puts his arm around her and
feels that he has some thing to fight
for will help him fight; who will put
her lips to his ears and whisper words
Of counsel and her hand to his heart
and impart new infatuation All thru
life thru storm and thru sunshine,
conflict and victory; adverse and IA
vorable winds-man needs woman's
love the heart yearns for it. A sisters
and mothers love will hardly supply
the needs yet many seek for nothing
further their success in house work,
Justly enough, half Of those. get
nothing more, the other half surprised
above measure obtain more. Their
wives surprise them by having mob
Ter idea Of marriage and disclosing
q treasury Of courage. sympathy and
love.
Answer to one OF the Old Boys from
one Of the Old Girls.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27
Announcement.


To the Voters OF Ward County:
thereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination on the Republican
ticket for the odice of sheriff Of Ward
county, state of North Dakota, subject
to the decision Of the primaries Of the
county at the June primaries.
Ernestly soliciting your support, l
am Yours respectfully,
s. A. Sorenson, Sherwood, N. D..
Charlie Lake, who was once on the
police force in Minot, is now on the
force in st. Paul. He has . me beat.
Lake was always considered first
Class policeman.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-02-27
MeJannet vii, omciate.

.. sWSO0bISSS VIII SuuSs0SSs
John McJannet has been appointed
by the Grand Master Of the Masonic
Lodge Of North Dakota, grand officer
to odiciate at the dedication of the
the night Of Feb. %, Friday night
next. Mr.. McJannet is one of the
Oldest and best known Masons In this
city and the honor is high one.
A surprise party was held at the
Chas. Fowler home in the Burlington
country week ago Saturday night,
and at the Zeininger nome last Satur-
day night. The Burlington people are
enjoying themselves this winter, ap-
parentdy.