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The Greenville times., 1910-09-09
THOMPSON WITH A "P".

| had occasion to correspond with
a gentleman named Thompson, and ]
directed his attention to my accur-
acy of the spelling of his surname
by quoting from an old saying,
Thompson with "P".
Mr.. Thompson took exception to
my letter, his reply to it was caustic,
he called the letter 'incOmprehensi-
BILE" I knew that the reference to
his surname, coupled with the quota
ton Thompson with a 'P' - was con-
fusing to him, as he had undoubtedly
never heard the expression, therefore
I commenced to hunt for my authority
thinking that it would be easily
found in Dickens, Marry att's, Coop
read i'm childhood. l appealed to q
large number of our citizens of lit
erary ,attainments, amid wrote to a
number of friends afar l applied to
the editor of the Memphis CONNER
cial, and to secretaries of many Ii
braries, and even to the secretary of
the library Of congress, but all was
Of no avail.
| resorted to the memb ership of
the Washin gton County Historical as
sOciation, and placed before them this
question that was beginning to be
very interesting, thinking that a mum
Der would respond, for we have
among us the erudite before whom
fail Vexing questions as autumn
leaves who can enlighten and illum-
inc the dark mind as the orb of day
dispeHs the mOrning mist.
Among the many that | asked was
Dr. w. A Moffett, who said that he
had heard the expression from youth,
but could mot place it, however, he
would make inquiry of his aunt, who
married a Mr.. Thompson, who spelled
his name with "P".
After three months of effort that
was earnest and continuous, it was
reserved for DIR. Moffett to secure
the information, and it came from
the above named lady, who lives in
Alabama. Mrs. Thompson had
saved a clipping from a newspaper of
ancient date which mentioned the
name of Thompson with "a 'P''' as
having appeared in the play of ''Too-
dies fifty Years. or more ago. Thus
the question has been answered, and
| have given my reference to Mr.
Thompson who felt a grievance, and
to those, who with the undersigned,
were interested to know.
HENRY T. IREYS.
Gmeenyille, Miss, Sept. 7, 1910.
The Greenville times., 1910-09-09
PAPER REFLECTS PERSONALITY
Editor Character an Important Factor
in Every Community, Says Mrs. Her
man of Pontotoc, Miss Daily and
Weekly, Indispensable to Man.

(Address on "The Moral, Social and
Material Influence of the Press de
ivered by Mrs. A F. Herman of the
Pontotoc Sentinel at the annual meet
ing of the Mississippi Press associa-
ton, held at New Albany Mrs
Herman is one of the brightest news
paper women of the south.)
An American might be defined by ma
turalists as an animal who lives upon
vegetable, farinaceous and animal food
and newspapers and periodicals. His
daily and weekly journals are as indis-
pensable to him as his daily bread and
his Sunday dinner. If he misses his
paper, he is lost man. Deprive him
of his natural pabulum for few DAYS
and he becomes lank and melancholy,
like that lion the old settlers of Ply
mouth saw, which, having lost his jack
al, chad become so poor" as TO ex-
cite their pity When he is restored
to his paper, he fastens on it with the
vOracity of famished wolf The
| church, school and printing office
springs up simultaneously in every new
settlement-the Holy Alliance of cler-
gyman, schoolmaster and editor being
everywhere recognized as essential to
the onward march of civilization If
man who makes two blades of grass
to spring up where only one grew be
fore" deserves we'll of his country, what
reward would and should be his, who
starts a newspaper for the first time in
a bowling wilderness? A free press in
the van of civilization is of more ac-
count than can army with banners.'
A family group gathered round a
blazing fire upon a rainy evening is a
pleasing picture. But with all the ap-
pliances of comfort, what is this fire
side without paper, not only to while
away the tedium of a long winter even
ing, but to aid in the great business of
family instruction and mental improve
ments? Books are good, and books
do much, but they cannot accomplish
everything. They deal more with the
past than with the present, and that is
of little value which does not embrace
the every day affairs of the world go
ing around u.s. A newspaper is the
contemporary history of the world we
live in It's greatness and its little
ness, its gaiety and its gaieties, its sins
and sorrows, its occupations and amuse
ments, its warnings and its hopes are
there spread out before US. Gather
ing within its ample pages the ereasu-
res of the east and west, the north and
south, as fast as the united agencies of
wind, steam and electricity can bring
them to a focus, it affords the very ma
terial wherewith to form practical men
and women Of this growing generation.
By the press we mean that great ag
gregation Of individuals who are en-
gagged by means of books, papers, pam
phlets, periodicals, and posters, in an
effort to inform, educate, influence and
direct the minds of the thinking and
reasoning dwellers upon this mundane
| sphere. Not only are its activities aj
dressed to the intellectual faculties of
| its customers, but to their passions and
| preiudices, their loves and hatreds
| their ambitions and frivolities, their
! imaginations and conceits, in fact, ev-
The Greenville times., 1910-09-09
$4,000 IN PRIZES.

The Cotton Pickers, B. P. O. E., of
Greenville, received another check this
week for $4,000 as third prize for the
greatest number of Elks registered at
headquarters during the convention at
Detroit in july. The other prize of
$4,000 was for best banner in parade.
This is quite an honor for Greenville
and the Elks club.
The Greenville times., 1910-09-09
VALLEY GROCERY NO. 2.

Under the management of Mr.. Carter
Percy, Valley Grocery No. has been
opened at No. oil Washington Avenue
in the building formerl occupied by the
City Grocery. This store will be oper-
atei on the same principles as store
No. l, managed so successfully by J. B.
HARRISON.
The Greenville times., 1910-09-09
TORICAL ASSOCIATION.
MUSICAL PROGRAMME GOOD
This Was The Seventh Regular Meeting
Of This Association and Proves to be
More Interesting With Each Meeting
More Good Papers Coming.

The seventh regular meeting OF
the Washington County Historical
association was held ON Monday even
ing, Sept. 5, 1910, at the usual place
and time. Mrs. SomerWille was the
presiding officer, having returned
from her vacation; Miss Priscilla Col
Inns was called upon to act as secretary
pro tenn.
The program as announced was ad-
hered to, and after attention to reg
ular business, the meeting was placed
in the hands of Mr.. Henry T. Ireys,
chairman of the program committee.
Mr.. Garner Ransom ON the violin,
was accompanied by Miss Nat Lou
Archer on, the piano. The songs '"The
Garden of Roses and The Gardener
Dreams" were sWeetly rendered and
met with hearty applause.
Before reading her paper, Mrs.
Collins desired Mr.. Ireys to say that
this concludes her sketches Of some
of the pioneers of Washington county
Mississippi. That she has tried 90
be exact in aM that she has recorded,
but if SHE has made any errors, in her
statements she will be GLAD to correct
them, when shown them; or if amy
ONE cam add anything to what she
has already said, she will be glad,
for they viii be accorded the priyi-
lege of writing it for the benefit of
our association.
At some future day Mrs. Collins
Will be pleased to write her recollec-
tions of some people she has known,
and loved and honored, if agreeable
to the association.
Mrs. Collins was uhen called upon
to read her paper enti' led Sketches
of Some of the Pioneers of Washing
tom County" concluded The subject
matter was deeply interesting, and
Mrs. Collins manner held her audi
ence to the close when she received
manifest approval.
Mrs. Robert Somel Willie read a
pleasing incident that occurred in
Old Greenville in 1861, and also a
letter from a Washington county SOL
dier to his wife in 1862 Both con-
tanned history and were made enter
tanning, as read so happily by Mrs.
hN 4
their appreciation.
Mr.. T. A. Huntzberger's mandolin
club of a membership of ten, under
the leadership of Mr. Rogers, played
four selections that were rapturously
applauded. To MIR. Rogers belongs
high commendation for the exercise
of his wonderful musical gift and his
control of the mandolin. To Mr.
Huntzberger, the association is in
debted greatly for the entertainment
he afforded SO kindly and willingly
Miss Caroline Stern prepared and
read a paper on the life of ohm Grif-
fin, 1826-1903, which was a gem in
composition and was replete with vail
liable history. 1t Will class high as
literary production and will be fill
ed among our most valuable papers.
AS heretofore stated, all papers
containing any reference to the his
tory Of the Delta, viii be published
in our city Journals, and therefore
can be read by the public; and again
we invite our people to be present at
our interesting and instructive meet
ings.
The Greenville times., 1910-09-09

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The Greenville times., 1910-09-09

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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
BLOOMFIELD-=GLEN RIDGE.

A reception was given for Miss Irene
Beck in her home, 80 Belleville avenue,
Bloomfield. Saturday evening. About
sixty guests were present.
Miss Gabrielle Simpson. of 104 Thomas
street, has returned from visit to
Bethlehem, Pa, where she was the
guest of her brother, Harvey E. Simp-
son.
Miss Marion Scheffler. of Ridgewood
avenue, Glen Ridge, is in Pittsburg,
Pa.
Louis yogelius. of 225 Washington
street, Glen Ridge. is in Little Rock,
Ark ~
Mrs. Clarence Freeman, of Douglas
road, Glen Ridge, is back from stay
in Norfolk, Conn
o. NJ. Palmer and family, of Glen
Ridge, have taken house in Mont
clair.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer A. Briggs, of
Glen Ridge, have returned from Sara
nae Lake, N. Y.
Mrs. A. Romeyn Pierson. of Douglas
road, is entertaining Mr. and Mrs.
John Sands, of Wheeling, w Va.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
SON OF M0NTCLAIR BANKER
DIES OF HEART DISEASE

Benjamin Graham. jr.. 20 years old,
son of Benjamin Graham, of Montclair,
died yesterday at the home of his pa
rents, 73 Hawthorne place, Montclair,
after long illness from valvular dis
ease of the heart He was born and
educated in the Montclair schools, but
on account of bad health was com
PEELED to give up his studies before
finishing his course in the High School.
His father. who is member of the
firm of Benjamin Graham & Co.. bank
ers, New York, tried many specialists
in this country, and afterwards took
him to European specialists. He re-
turned from Germany last April and
felt so well that he took the prepara-
tory examinations for Princeton Uni
versity this fall He passed the ex-
animation successfully, but when the
college term opened his health would
not permit of his entering. He was a
young man of sterling character and
was an only son. His parents have the
sympthy of the citizens of Montclair,
where they have lived for many years.
He was a member of Unity Church,
Montclair Funeral services will be
held at his fathers home tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock Funeral will be
private at convenience of the family.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
DECENTRALIZATION.

The Civic Club, of Arlington, Is send
ing out invitations for reception to
be rendered to members and guests a,
the Presbyterian lecture room in Ar
lington at 2:30 o'clock next Monday
afternoon
The funeral of William Powers, son OF
the late Michael Powers, of North Ar
lington, and who died on Friday, took
place this morning from his late home
on Belmont avenue. A high mass of re-
QUEEN was celebrated at st. Stephens r
c. Church, Arlington, by the Rev
Father Samuel B. Hedges, pastor.
The Citizens Building and Loan As
sociation, of Kearny, will meet this eve
ming at los Johnston avenue and issue a
new series of stock.
An extra meeting of the members OF
the Swedish Lutheran Church, of Ar
lington, will be held this evening to
choose successor to the Rev. Mr., Pear
son, who will leave his charge on No
vember ] to go to Pennsylvania. The
Rev. DR.. e. Lund, of Centerville, r. L.
is the candidate of the church council.
A meeting of the Mems League OF
the First Baptist Church, of Arlington
Will be held tonight. and special pro-
gram VIII be carried out.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
NUTLEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Greenough, OF
Tuxedo and New York City, former
residents of Nutley, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Louis F. Fallon, of the EN-
closure" on Passaic avenue.
Miss Mary Ford, of New York, who
has been visiting Colonel and Mrs
Henry G. Prout. of Nutley avenue, has
returned home.
Mrs. George H. Lowrie, Of New York,
is guest of Mr.. and Mrs, William r.
Sergeant. of Satterthwaite avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. II. Eggers, of Brook
lyn, former residents of Nutley, were
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs
August Brauer, of Nutley avenue.
There will be a meeting of the police
committee this evening to discuss the
appointment of a police force, so that
1T may be taken up at the regular
meeting of the Town Council on Wed
nesday night.
Fire Chief Henry II. Stager. OF
Franklin avenue has returned from
Lake Hopatcong,
The Ilya Dramatic Club will present
the Merchant of Venice" this season
Rehearsals begin this week.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
WEST ORANGE GIRL
WEDS NEWSPAPERMAN,

There was a pretty wedding this
morning in st. Marks Episcopal
Church, West Orange, when Miss LYDIA
Wood Sharp, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Sharp, of 120 Scotland
street, Orange. became the bride Of
George Richard Gould, a newspaper
man on the staff of the Knickerbocker
Press. Albany, N. Y, and well-known
in Orange. where he was formerly con-
nected with the Daily Chronicle as
circulation manager.
The bride was attended by Miss Mar
guerite Arnold, of Orange, and Rodney
Bean, of the New York Times staff
and formerly an associate of Mr.. Gould
on the Chronicle, was best man. The
bride wore a travelling gown of walnut
brown, with brown hat and white
plumes.
A wedding breakfast followed the
ceremony at the residence of the
brides parents, and after a trip
through the New England States Mr.
and Mrs. Gould will visit the bride
groom's family at Cooperstown, N. Y.
They will have honeymoon trip to
Europe later and will make their home
in Albany
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
ITALIANS RESENT
HOLDING SCHOOL
ON COLUMBUS DAY
United Societies Criticise De-
cisiOn of MOntclair School
Board.

Strong criticism of the action of the
Montclair Board of Education in re-
fusing TO close the schools of that place
Wednesday, which is legal holiday, is
contained in resolutions eouched in
vigorous language, adopted by the
United Italian Societies at a meeting
held in Newark yesterday. The protest,
introduced by Antonio Petrone, is as
follows:
I'VE learn from the public press that
the Montclair Board of Education, in
making the calendar for the current
school year. has failed to take cogniz-
ance of October u as legal holiday,
and that regular school sessions will be
held on Columbus day; that Superin-
tendent Spaulding has informed the
board concerning the omission. and
they still persist in their intention for
the on-observance of the discovery of
Americas anniversary.
I'VE protest against this attitude of
the Montclair school authorities for two
reasons
- That such action is bad precept
20 the children attending school, as it
will tend to inculcate into their youth
full minds disrespect for the laws of
the State.
"2. That the discovery of America is
the greatest achievement of human
genius and the greatest boon to the
human race. All the Americans and all
the world have reason to rejoice in it
and should fitfully commemorate it's
anniversary.
"The fact that Columbus was an
italian does not imply that Columbus
day is holiday only for the Italian
residents of the State. 1t is holiday
for all and for the school children of
Montclair too"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
NOTED WOMAN GOLFER
TO WE'D ON OCTOBER 70

Cards have been received in Orange
for the marriage on October rs of
Miss Julia Rowland Mix, former metreA
politan golf champion and a former
resident of this city, to Arthur How
land Blight, of Toronto, Canada. The
wedding will take place at the Hillside
Presbyterian Church of this city, and
will be performed by the pastor, the
Rev. F. Boyd Edwards, assisted by the
Rev. DR.. Eldridge Mix, uncle of the
bride and a former pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church of Orange
Miss Dorothy Mix, the brides sister,
will be maid of honor, and the brides
maids will be Miss Margery A1paugh.
of Trenton; Miss Eleanor Paret, of Es-
sex Fells; Miss Phoebe F. Taylor and
Maria L. Dowd, both of Orange.
Clarence Salomon, of Toronto, will be
the best man and the ushers will be
Howard Ciffen, of Orange; Aleck Milne,
George Wills and Gordon Miles, of
Toronto. The wedding will be followed
by a reception at the Essex County
Country Club.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
WOMAN, OVERCOME BY
GAS, GOES TO HOSPITAL.

Agnes Bentley, 25 years old, who gave
her address to the Harrison police as
S26 West Twenty-sixth street, Pater-
son, was taken to st. Michaels Hos
pital, Newark, in the Harrison police
ambulance from 100 North Third street,
Harrison. yesterday afternoon The
woman was found lying in stupor in
her room. Mrs. David Franks, who
lives in the house, made the discov-
cry and notified the police
The Bentley woman said she came
to the town last Wednesday night with
a man named William Lemley. They
put up at the Third street house. Lem
ley, who has beene arrested, declares
that he left the gas in the room burn
iEg when he left yesterday morning.
When the woman is able to leave the
hospital she will be brought to the
Harrison police station, where she will
be questioned regarding the escaping
gas.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
OFFICIAL NUTLEY
ATTENDS DANCE
OF SURPRISES
Bloomfield Gang Breaks Up
Dance and Causes Many
Arrests.

Because a Bloomfield resident with
his gang had not been invited to a
Surprise" dance to be given to a young
Nutley woman at her home. in Har
rison street, Saturday night. he, ac-
companied by his friends, visited the
home in question, and, before the riot
which ensued had been subdued, had
succeeded In calling out Mayor John p.
Lux, of Nutley; Chief of Police SUIT
cliffe, two fire companies, and hnal'y
even compelled the attendance or Re-
corder William Parry.
The gang celebrated their unbidden
entry into the Harrison street house
by breaking the electric light globes
in the parlor. Miss Anna Faril was
the young lady to be surprised, and
she admitted tooay that there never
was a more complete surprise In her
life than the happenings of SATURDAY
night and early yesterday morning.
When, however, the gang. not con-
tent with putting the lights out, de-
cided to stop the music, some slight
pickering arose, and Mayor Lux and
Chanceman John Jamison, hearing the
row, were therefore the first of official
Nutley to attend the ceremonies. See
ing that the riot had gotten beyond the
control of two men Chief of Police Sut-
clffe and the two fire companies, the
Yantacaws and Avondales, were sum-
moned.
The Bloomfield party pushed their
way through the house and escaped
by the rear door, leaving the hidden
guests to cope with the coppers and
smoke eaters. The size of the party
determined the fire-eaters to bring
strategy into play, and the entire con-
tingent went to the police station en-
the hook and ladder trucks
Enter Recorder Parry He was
aroused at 9 a. m. and asked to hold
court, which he did. All OF the girls
were discharged with a reprimand, but
a charge of violating the Sunday law,
which prohibits dancing, was made
against each of the eighteen young men
and they paid fine of 81 each
At $50 a. m. Sunday the men left
the station house, and it was remarked
at the time that they were all headed
for Bloomfield
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
BELLEVILLE.

A country dance vii. be held tonight
in st. Peters Hail by Ladies Auxiliary
No. 4. Ancient Order of Hibernians.
John H. Waters and Pierre Black, free
holder candidates in the township, will
be present and act as judges in the
affair.
A large delegation from Belleville
Lodge of Elks will go to Paterson
"Wednesday night to take part in the
dedication of the new home of Pater-
son Elks. The local committee in
charge of arrangements consists of
Charles Kelly, Thomas A. d. Meyers,
David ]. Boyd. Charles Webb and John
H. Seibold.
Edward l.. DAILY. 80 years old. OF
Scranton, Pa, was arrested today by
Chanceman John Scaine, of the town
ship, for "panhandling." 1t is alleged
that the man was posing in the streets
with his hands bandaged. DAILY is
locked up and will be arraigned befora
Judge Ashworth tonight.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
WIDOW SUES CAR co. FOR
DEATH OF HUSBAND.

Claiming $4,000 damages as a result
of the killing of her husband, Abraham
Medwin, by trolley car on Valley
street. West Orange, on January 13,
1903, Mrs. Rebecea Medwin. through her
counsel, Samuel Kalisch, today began
the trial of her suit against the Public
Service Railway Company.
1t Is alleged that Medwin, on the
night OF the accident. was crossing the
street coming from Edison's works.
/when he was run down and killed.
Mrs. Medwin is suing as administrators
for the estate. Medwin's two sisters
and two brothers are also parties in the
suit Howard MacSherry is counsel for
the defense.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
HEART FAILURE CAUSES
AGED W0MAN'S DEATH

Mrs. Mary OGrady, 66 years old
who resided with her daughter, Mrs.
Mary Mclaughlin. 26 Hill street,
Bloomfield, was found dead in bed in
the home of Mrs. Mclaughlin early
yesterday morning.
Deputy County Physician M. Her
bert Simmons. of Orange, who was
summoned, said that death was due
to heart disease.
Mrs. O'Grady seemed TO be in good
health when she went to her room
Saturday night. 1t is probable that
she was stricken almost Immediately
after she had hidden her daughter
good might as she was fully dressed.
Mother and daughter were former
residents of New York and came to
Bloomfield but few months ago.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
SOUTH ORANGE.

Patrick j. Reynolds, of South Orange
avenue, has been elected delegate by
Setoma Council No 155. Catholic Benev-
olent Legion, to represent the council
at the State convention at Freehold on
Wednesday.
James j. MCGOWAN, of Riggs place,
has started in the butter and egg bust
ness.
Ralph Tillou, son of Daniel Tillou. OF
Ridgewood road, who has been ill ut
Saranac Lake, N. Y, is improving.
Miss Marion Scott, of South Orange
avenue. who has typhoid fever, is re-
covering.
About 125 took part in the South Or
ange division of the Holy Name parade
yesterday.
A weeks mission for women ended
last night in the Church of Our Lady
of Sorrows. The mems mission will
start tonight with a service at 7:45
O'Clock and continue each morning and
night through the week.
The regular monthly meeting of the
official board of the South Orange
M. EE Church will be held tonight.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1910-10-10
TOOK OWL FOR MOSQUITO;
QUITS JOB AS WATCHMAN

Mosquitoes probably do not grow
any bigger in North Arlington than
anywhere else in Jersey, but Carmine
Lippo Is one man who is sure that
the borough skeeters are gigantic.
Carmine got a job as watchman for
the Public Service Street Railway
Company few days ago, his special
duty being to guard and keep half q
hundred red lanterns burning all night
on Belleville turnpike North Arling-
ton, where the p. S. C. has been re-
laying the street car tracks from
Kearny avenue to the Arlington sta
ton of the Erie railroad. One night
last week Carmine was found lying in
culvert at Devon street. mumblling
and swearing. He was asked why he