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The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
GIVE BIG EUCHRE FOR
LETTER-CARRIERS' FUND.

The first grand euchre and reception
to be given by the East Orange Letter
Carriers Sick and Death Benefit Asso-
citation. in Commonwealth Hall, East
Orange, Monday, April 10, under the
auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary, prom
ises to be a big affair, judging from the
advance sale of tickets and the costly
display of prizes to be seen in the win
dows of Gilbard's drug store, corner of
Main n North Clinton streets, East
Orange, where tickets are on sale also.
The members of the association are the
following: e. j. Briscoe, Thomas &.
Holey, William Hetzel, M. j. Heating.
C. Dressed. J. j. Devlin, William Burns,
Charles Hetzel. NJ. McCarty, G.. j.
Holey. The auxiliary is composed of
the wives of the members and these
additional members: Miss Mary Il. Cod
frey, the Misses Julia and Elizabeth
Quinn, Miss Mary Masterson, Miss Nell
lie Brady, Miss Josephine Wachter,
Miss Margaret Maloney. Mrs. George
Gilman. The door prize is a so gold
piece and a very useful article will be
given to non-players. Playing begins
at 9 p. m. sharp, and dancing will fol-
low Immediately after the distribution
of prizes. The prompter engaged for
the occasion is we'll known in this line,
and the ladies are pleased to have Sc
cured the services of Thomas r. Flan-
nagan.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
MRS. MESK|LL
NOT MONTCLA|RS
WOMAN PAINTER

In an article published in the Eve
ming STAR on Thursday. April 8, it
was stated that Mrs. Margaret Meskill,
of Montclair. was painting her house
in Orange road, near Bloomfield ave
nue., on the preceding day, and that
the novel sight aroused the curiosity
of passersby. The STAR was in error
as to the name Of the woma in ques-
ton. The woman who was painting
the house was Mrs. Mary Kean, who
owns the property.
The error arose In the fact that Mrs.
Meskill owned the adjoining house and
the reporter was wrongly informed as
to the owner of the Kean property.
The error Is vegetable and h STAR
has taken pleasue in correcting ii, as
soon as attention was called to it.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
COP IN FLYING
AUTOMOBILE HALTS
RUNAWAY TEAM
John P. Conroy, of East Orange,
with Wife and Child, Has
Narrow Escape.

The wife child of John p. Con-
East Orange, had a narrow escape
from serious injury yesterday Then a
big team of blacks owned by a livery
man in which they had been riding
with Mr.. Conroy ran away and finally
threw the party out. No damage was
done except to the animals.
Policeman Williams, who was on
duty in the Elmwood section of the
city, adopted up-to-date methods in a
successful effort to capture the team.
The horses had a good start on the
patrolman when he sighted an auto
mobile. and jumping in the machine
ordered the chauffeur to put the full
speed notch on. He finally caught the
horses at the corner of Clinton street.
south, and Lenox avenue, and with
Luke Towers, who was near by.
grabbed the brides n brought them
to a stop.
As the team dashed over SANFORD
street. Mrs. Conroy held tightly to the
child and screamed loudly, III no one
seemed to haye the nerve to try and
stop the horses. The vehicle swayed
dangerously from side to side. Over
to Central venue the horses ran, and
at Central venue and Evergreen place
freed themselves from the vehicle. II
was there Mr.. and Mrs. Conroy were
thrown out. The mother held tightly
to her child, and the three escaped in
jury.
In the flying automobile Williams
sighted the horses going over Ever
green place, and an exciting race was
on. Everybody a v both a clear field
and the novel spectacle attracted many
spectators. The horses ran down side
streets until Clinton street avs reached
and then made for the railroad tracks.
At Lenox avenue the automobile
caught up to the team, and Williams
made his leap and caught them. One
of the animals was badly scratched
and the vehicle was damaged.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
TO MEASURE ALL
WATER, HARRISON
BUYS HEREAFTER
Old Meter Useless and the Town
Has Decided to Get New
One.

The town of Harrison is about to
purchase a lev water meter to meas
ure the supply it buys from the New
Jersey Suburban Water Company.
Councilman John J.. DAILY introduced a
resolution to this effect at a recent
Council meeting and this has brought
out the fact that for two years the
town has been buying water and ac-
cepting the company's figures as to
the amount delivered, as the town
meter, which is twenty-three years old,
was beyond repair.
As the amount of water consumed in
the town each day averages 1000. 600
gallons, Councilman DAILY has decided
that it is imperative that the town
should install a new meter n know
exactly the amount furnished each day
by the company.
The meter when purchased will be
tested for the town by the Jersey City
Water Board.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
WOMANS PLUCK
ENABLES HUSBAND
TO NAB BURGLAR
F. Edward SpoOner, of East Or
ange, Oyerpowers Man Des-
perately Welding Blackjack.
HOUSE ROBBED DURING
ABSENCE ON AUTO TRIP
Mrs. Spooner Gives Warning
and Prevents Escape of One
of Two Intruders.

Displaying a high degree of courage
under trying circumstances. Mrs. e. Ed.
Spooner, of 50 Beach street. Fast Or
ange, was instrumental last night il,
capturing one of two thieves who had
invaded her home during the absence
oil the family, Accompanied by her
husband and G. S. Wells, his business
partner, Mrs. Spooner left the house nj
D p. M. yesterday, and enjoyed a motor
run to Summit. The house was left in
charge of a servant. who went out
shortly afterward, leaving a front win.
dow open, through which Eugene. the
~lb-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Spooner.
might enter. Eugene returned later,
closed the front window and then left
the house by the front door. which he
locked after him.
The party returned from Summit
about 8 o'clock In the evening and Mrs,
Spooner entered the house while
Messrs. Wells and Sponner brought the
automobile around to the rear. Mrs.
Spooner noticed that a light was burn
ing on the second floor, but thought II
was either the servant or her son and
made no investigation. In a few mo.
ments, however, she heard a scuf1ine
noise and upon going up to investigate
saw two men disappearing through the
window on a eranda which surrounds
the ront of the house. She ran down
stairs in time to see one of the men
make his escape, but she seized the
other Just as he slid down one of the
supporters, and, holding him fast. cried
out to her husband for assistance.
Both Mr.. Wells and Mr.. Spooner
heard her cries and rushed to her as
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
IRVINGTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher Munther
the son-in-iaw and daughter of Mrs
Mary Elliott, of Cottage street, who
have recently resided in East Orange,
have taken up residence in this town
at SO Durand place.
Thomas Kirkbride was officially
sworn in as sergeant and assistant
chief of the police department today.
The members of the holy Name So
ciety of st. Leo's Church yesterday at
tended low mass, which was celebrated
by the Rev. Thomas f. Monahan.
The Sunday school board of the
Methodist Church will meet in the
church building tonight at s o'clock.
Miss Dorothy Palmer, of Normandy
Park, is spending a week with rela
tives in Lowell, Mass.
The Bible school of the First Chris
tian Church. held an informal i~nstalla-
ton of its newly elected officers yester-
day,
Miss Josephine Taylor. of Trenton,
has returned from a visit to her aunt
Mrs. Walter Taylor. of Clinton avenue.
The Girls Mission Band, Of the First
Christian Church, has elected officers to
serve through the next term as follows:
President, Madaline Beach; vice-presi-
dent, Clara Walker; treasurer. Lillian
Stern; secretary, Ida Niederley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas II. Benson and
their daughters, the Misses Eva and
Frances Benson, of Myrtle avenue.
have returned from a visit to friends
in White Plains, n. Y.
The Monday Night Bowling Club will
roll a match game, at Diebold's alleys,
Springfield avenue, tonight.
G. Melville Durand, of Stuyvesant
avenue. has been entertaining DR..
Thomas A. Capen, of Fall River, Mass.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
EASTER IN KEARNY HOME.

Easter vas observed at the Soldiers
Home, Kearny yesterday by two serv-
ices in the chapel, which was decorated
with potted flowers from the home
greenhouses. In the forenoon the home
chaplain, the Rev. J. d. Ferguson, adj
ministered the sacrament of the holy
communion to an unusually large num-
Der of communicates, prefacing the adj
ADMINISTRATION by a brief address upon
the day and the event celebrated. The
singing was congregational and was
led by the Misses Rogers. In The after
noon services were led by Mr.. Tonlson.
The singing by the Good News Quar-
tet was a feature.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
BELLEv|LLE MAN
STRANGELY STRUCK
DOWN IN STREET
Joseph Zarra Felled with Black.
Jack, Police Think, and
Negro Is Suspected.
SEEKS SHELTER IN HOUSE
AND MOB BATTERS DOORS
Victim Was Walking Along
Peacefully with Friends When
Attack Was Made.

Joseph Zarra, 90 years old. of los
Mount Prospect avenue, this city. was
walking along Belmont avenue, Silver
Lake section of Belleville, late last
night with a party of friends, Zarra
aud one other being in the rear. when
some one ran up behind and struck
Zarra a severe blow on the head. He
fell to the ground. and William Glenn.
colored, rs years old. of "A Belmont
avenue, who was near zarra, started to
run.
Iarra's friends ooh up the chase,
raising cries of murder and police. :
Glenn ran into the house at 13 Belmont
avenue. occupied by Grant and Glenn
ent Fenner, colored. The door was
locked after him and the crowd on the
outside tried to batter it down.
When Policeman Louis Bonnello, who
was attracted by the noise, arrived.
the crowd was bombarding the house
with missiles of every description. Bon
nello forced his way in and under a
couch found Glenn wrapped up in a
blanket. The fellow was locked up
in the Belleville police station. al
though denying any knowledge OF the
ARRAY.
When arraigned before Police Jus
tice Connell today Glenn was remand
ed for a further hearing. after DIR. Jo-
seph Albino, of this city, stated that
Zarra would be unable to appear
against him for at least two weeks. as
he was suffering from a severe cut on
the knee as we'll as the wound on his
head.
The police think the man was struck
with a blackjack, but cannot account
for the cut on the knee. which looks as
If 1t had been inflicted with a razor.
No motive for the attack Is known
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
NEWARKER
FALLS HEIR To
BROTHERS. ESTATE
Henry Bindernagel to Get
$1,000 from Dead Kin's Prop
erty in the South.

An agreeable surprise was that which
was received by. Henry Bindernagel
of S14 Central avenue, East Newark,
when, on returning home from work
Saturday night he learned he had fallen
heir to about $1,000, which amount is
one-quarter of the estate of his brother
William, who died in South America
last June.
Bindernagel. who is employed in the
International Steam Pump Company's
plant. Harrison, is In comfortable cir
cumstances.
William Bindernagel conducted a
large wholesale drug store in Peru. He
was amassing a fortune when illness
overlook him and caused his end.
The German consult at Peru was di-
reeted by the Bindernagels to look after
their brothers estate. After considera-
BILE work the matter was put in shape.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
CR0WELL'S ESTATE is
VALUED AT $4,000.

The estate of j. FRANKLIN Crowell,
late town counsel of Kearny. who died
about w weeks ago, is valued at
about $25, 900.
Mr.. Crowell having died intestate, his
children applied for an administrator
and the surrogate of Hudson county
appointed j. Gilbert Crowell, of Ar
llngton, a brother of the deceased at
torney, to take charge of the estate.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting of the First
Christian Church Sunday School, OF
Irvington, the officers elected to serve
during the coming year were: Superin-
tendent, Frank X. Beach: assistant
superintendent, A. Leroy Baggott;
secretary. William Decker; assistant
secretaries, L. Alan Talmage ard Fred.
erick Harbridge; treasurer, George
Purchase; librarian. William Fri
berger; assistant librarian, Harry
Weber; pianist, Miss Madaline Beach;
superintendent primary department,
Mrs. William H. Hainer; superinten-
dent home department. Mrs. Sarah
Miller.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
DUNELLEN POST
WOULD STILL HAVE
COMMENTED HIM
Rev. E. G. Butcher Surprised
at His Appointment TO
Harrison Church.
NEW PREACHER is
WELL RECEIVED THERE
To Begin at Once the Erection
of a $4,000 Par
: s0nage.

While he does not admit that he is
dissatisfied, 1T is very evident that the
Rev. Edward c. butcher was consider
ably surprised by his unexpected
transfer from Dunellen to Harrison.
Up to the Methodist conference a
few days ago, the Rev. Mr.. butcher
was pastor of a 1ourishing Dunellen
church. AT the conference he was Sc
lected as enc of those to be trans
ferred, and the Davis Memorial Meth
odist Episcopal Church, Harrison, was
picked out as his future charge. The
Rev. DR.. William Knox, who had been
pastor of the Harrison church, was Sc
lected to go to Dunellen.
The former Dunellen pastor arrived
in Harrison yesterday morning and
preached the morning sermon at the
West Hudson church. He was after
ward extended a cordial welcome by
the members of the church. He off :
ciated at the afternoon and evening
services NJ made a pleasing impress
sion.
When seen regarding his change by
a STAR reporter the Rev. butcher
coAo LII OiiiiiiO 4 my hh0 NiSii
cal friend / took my appointment
philosophically. ] have just completed
the building of a new parsonage at
Dunellen. 1 had never dreamed of being
transferred and was as greatly sur
prised as were the other transferred
clergymen. The church I left In Dun
ellen is free from debt, and my sue
cessor, the Rev. DIR. Knox, will have
very little work to do when he formally
assumes charge"
Continuing the Rev. butcher said:
when I arrived in Harrison I was
told that a new parsonage is due in
about a year it is to be located next
to the church here, and I will have
to get busy soon to raise the funds
for it. I suppose it will cost about
"a, 000."
The Davis church is located on the
southeast corner of Harrison avenue
and Fourth street. 1t is a memorial
of the late Hiram Davis.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
WEST HUDSON
DOESN'T APPROVE
OF RAISE IN ICE
Action in Doubling Price Of
Frozen Water Causes Con-
siderable Comment.
HEAD OF COMPANY
EXPLAINS INCREASE
Says 1t Will Be a Difficult Prob
lem to Get Enough to Go
r, Around.


me action of the Business Mems
Hygeia Ice Company, of. West Hudson,
in putting into effect last Wednesday
en- order inereasine tho nrice of loo
fron, 90 "a = AZ !. - .aa.a.
- = " 7" w. n"' eouseo eo'
Ooihiieht Among ehe peopie Oh
me west Huoson towns.
STAR reporter visited the plant Of
the company on Passaic avenue, Kear-
ny. this morning and had an interviau,
with president Iosenb D p,ordon ord
saoratan. 80 -
"'u "a'eei ! a Nv
NY fHheh asked regarding the sltua-
tlon MI. rooney made the following
statement;
The Business Mems Hyaela Com
rany Is aware that the open winter has
caused a great scarcity OF Ice The
peoptoe itaNe NJ iuea now serious .nal
s,oi,ese Is. NeWalh' anu, III iect. ,nis
49, 1 - Hes iess IMAM haii It's
loiilai supply anu 1. ahhot De H.
olesseo II. - going TO De a dlfncuit
propiell 70 iurnisl enough Ice 10 meet
'he wants OIL the people
for the west Huoson district, COM
prisihg liarrlson, hearny, East New
va
20 us utmost 10 produce a sufnclent
supply 10 go around In regard TO price
me management .ot course, must be
guided eHtlreiy py the resolution OF the
s~tockhoioers passed at the last amman
ineellhs' heio January 20.
Ina resolution stated plainly and
specihcally that the management must
follow the market price. and we have
no optlon IN the matter, concluded MI.
rooney.
Alter considerable qulzzing it was
learner at the annual meeting of the
stockholders held IN January, Herman
Neger, a ~stockholder, introduced the
foilowing resolution which passed with
cut a dissenting vote; resolved, Thar
the management Is directed TO hereafter
get the market price for Ice.
Doubled the price.
There was no raise made until last
week. when the price was double the
Increase coming about the same time
as that of the other companies. Mr..
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
AGED CRIPPLE FINED ON
CHARGE OF ASSAULT,
Accused OF Attacking Man with
His Crutch.

Michael Murphy, of ~Stuyvesant ave
nue., Irvington, an aged man, who
walks supported by two crutches, was
brought before Recorder Turton, of the
police court of that town, today,
charged by Joseph It. Castle with as
sault. Murphy is looked upon in Irv-
ington as a m~odern-day type of the
squatter period. He lives in a small
building which stands upon ground
owned by Castle, and the latter stated
that when he ventured upon the prem
ises yesterday forenoon Murphy struck
him with of his crutches.
AS this was not the first offense OF
this nature for which he had been
brought before the court, the recorder
fined him SIS.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
SAID HE WAS HIT
WITH A BLACKJACK.
But Cops Believe Kearnyite Fell
and Was Hurt.

Steve Bonoh. 40 wears old. a
butcher and grocer, with a place
of business at 1908 Harrison avenue,
kesrny, visited the home of DR.. A. A.
Mulligan at 9 North Fourth street,
Harrison, early yesterday and asked
that medical treatment be given him.
Bonoh said he had been truck in the
face with a blackjack by Frank Book,
following a quarrel. 1t o eight
stitches to close the cash in Bonoh's
face.
Patrolman Edward Davey, Of Kearny,
was ordered to investigate the affair.
After some auizzing among Bonoh's
neighbors, the patrolman accepted a
story that Bonoh had fallen and hurt
himself.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
FILE CONTRACT FOR NEW
TOWN HALL IN KEARNY

Bearing the official seal of the town
of Kearny and also the signatures of
Mayor Louis NJ. Brock. Town Clerk
William B. Ross and William j. Hanna,
the contract for the construction of the
S67. 800 Town Hall, In Kearny, was filed
at the office of the County Clerk in
Jersey City Saturday.
The work will be started at once and
viii be completed by the first of next
year.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
KEARNY BOARD
HOPES TO HOLD A
SESSION At LAST
Sanitarians' Meeting Put Off
Once for Banquet and Again
Because Member Was Moving.

The kearny Board of Health will
meet on Wednesday night If all of the
can arrange to attend the
session. 1t will be the first real session
of the board in two months, the March
meeting having been postponed to al
low the members to attend a banquet.
The regular April meeting, which
should have been held the first Thurs
day, was put off because Commissioner
John Thomson was moving his business
and could not get awsy. Important
matters will come before the board on
Wednesday.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
PATRICK ENRIGHT.

The funeral of Patrick Enright, who
was found asphyxiated at the Passaic
Hose Company's headquarters, Harri-
son, Saturday, will take place from
his late home, go Hamilton street, Har-
rison. tomorrow morning to the Church
of the Holy Cross. Harrison, where q
solemn high mass will be celebrated at
Q o'clock. Inferment will be in the
Cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
ACCUSED BY WIFE AND DAUGHTER

Frederick Cox. AZ years old, Of IS
T~wenty-irst street, ~Irvington, was ar
rested yesterday on a charge of
drunkenness and assault preferred
against him by his wife and daughter.
After a hearing today Recorder W.
Eugene Turton fined him $40. in defauk
of which he was sentenced to twenty
days in jail. AT the suggestion of the
recorder. Mrs. Cox also visited Over
seer of the Poor John B. Casey, 10
prefer a charge of non-support.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
CHARLES STILES.

After an illness of some duration,
Charles stiles, rs years old. son of Mr..
and Mrs r.. George stiles, of 65s Devon
street, Arlington, died yesterday. The
funeral will take place from the Ar
linston NJ. F.. Church, Arlington, tomor-
row afternoon. The Rev. S. Trevena
Jackson, pastor of the church, will OH
ciate.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
LADIES' AID SOCIETY ELECTS.

The Ladies Aid Society of the FRS
Christian Church of 1rvington has
officers as follows: President
Mrs. Lester Sidner; vice-presldent
Mrs. Lottie A. Jones; treasurer, Mrs
Frederick p. Fowle; secretary. Mrs
M. x. Dennisson; board of directors
Mrs. Tingley. Mrs, ID. r. Hedden, Mrs.
F. r.. Beach. Mrs, John Feindt and
Mrs. Sarah Miller.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
WEST HUDSON TROLLEY
MISHAP HALTS TRAFFIC.

Becaus the flanges Of the wheels of
Hackensack trolley car No. AZ were
impaired the car was unable to take
the switch at Harrison avenue and
Fourth street. Harrison. about mid
night last night and West Hudson troll
Icy traffic was at a standstill for a
hour, when it was dually decided
to run the car to the Harrison car
barns. Several hundred persons were
delayed In reaching their homes.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
BACHELOR SUPPER TO ENGINEER,

A bachelor supper was rendered Will
lam t. Wilson, of Kearny. at ROSES
Hall, Harrison. Saturday night. About
twenty-five friends of Mr.. Wilson were
present. Mr.. Wilson, who is erecting
engineer at tho International Steam
Pump c~ornpany's works. of Harrison,
will be married April IA to Miss Mary
G. Blair, of Providence. r. /. After
supper a musical Program vas rem
dered.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
BRAUN DENIES CHARGE
MADE BY WOMAN

Former Assemblyman Rudolph A.
Braun was declared not guilty to an
indictment for embezzlement before
Judge Davis in the Court of Quarter
Sessions today. The complaint was
made by Mrs. Helena Schreier. of Irv-
ington. who alleges that Braun mis-
appropriated $1,000 she entrusted to
him.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-12
HURTS ARM BOARDING TROLLEY.

Annie Murray, 20 years old of 20S
North Fifth street, Harrison, about to
board a turnpike car at Communipaw
and West Side emu Jersey City,
Yesterday, slipped and injured her
right arm. She went home unassisted.
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Connolly
expect to leave in a short time for
the far west to make their home Mr.
Connolly has sold his handsome
home on Ouray avenue. Many friends
will regret to have these estimable
people leave The city.
This evening the charter u0nvcn
ton will meet in regular session. lis
len to number of reports an dis
cuss various proposals.