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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
OFFICER
OPENS OFFICE
IN THIS CITY

Charles M. Mac William has complet-
ed his work as United States Govern
ment Storekeeper at the United Lead
|cTss~aad he is. now devoting his time
to the duties ehation officer of
the county and to buildTnsuna law
practice. Mr.. Macmillan s. chief
headquarters as probation officer and
lawyer are in room No. 10, of the
Bloodgood building, at as Smith street
At this place he will receive both
county and private work. He win
continue to sit at city hall in this city
on Monday evenings and~in New Bruins
on Monday evenings and in New
Brunswick each Tuesday to receive re
ports from persons under probation.
He believes his new office will aid him
materially in carrying on the county
work.
Mr.. Mac William has about completed
his observation work as probation APP
prentice. He has acquainted himself
with the work, having made minute
observations and studied the various
kinds of people unAeI his care.
He started at the bottom of the lad
der and worked himself upwards. He
was assistant postmaster under Post
master Tiee for two and a half wears.
Previously he had worked at various
other elerkship jobs. After serving
as assistant postmaster, Mr.. MacWil-
liam worked at, the Perth Amboy Ter
ra Gotta works. He then became city
clerk for three years and began to
study law with Judge Adrian Lyon.
He studied for three pears and was ad-
mitted to the bar last February. The
past two and a half years he served as
Government storekeeper at the Uni
ted Lead Works.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
TODAYS LATEST NEWS CLEANED IN ALL PARTS OF THE CITY
MAY GET PART
OF AN ESTATE
OF $4,000

If testimony to be taken Friday be-
fore Alan II. Strong, of New Bruins
wick, as special master, warrants the
partitioning of nine tracts of land,
several on the principal streets Of
Newark; Norman Seaman, of pa Mar
ket street, this city, will become the
possessor of part of the estate. The
nine parcels Of land, with an aggregate
value of $780, 900, are the estate of
Thomas Francis Kelly, a wealthy con-
tracing plumber, of Newark, and an
uncle of Seaman. He died interstate
leaving his interests to be divided
among ten heirs.
Seaman has retained Thomas Brown
to represent him in his fight for the
land. Situated mostly on Broad street,
Newark's principal thoroughfare, the
property includes some of the most VAL
liable in the city. Besides the New
ark tracts, the estate includes an ellen
gantly situated and appointed summer
residence at West Milford.
The local man, who until a few
months ago was a resident OF South
Amboy, is complainant in the suit. The
case was brought before Chancellor
Mahlon Pitney and referred to Alan
H. Strong as special master.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26

Charles Bayce, of Pfainfeld, spent
Sunday as the guest of Miss Rather
n Berner In Smith street.
David and Morris Gluck, of Smith
street, spent Sunday as the guest OF
friends In Coney Island.
Mrs. Shapiro and daughter Dora,
of New Brunswick avenue, visited
friends in Plainfeld Sunday.
Benjamin Goldberger, of State
street, visited friends in Brooklyn
Sunday.
Samuel Hoffman, of Smith street,
in New Brunswick.
Miss Ida Grossman, of New York,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher
in Smith street.
Adolph Goldberger, of New York,
has returned home after visiting his
parents in Gordon street.
Miss Elizabeth Dorian, of Pros
pect street, Is visiting friends in
Fords for a few days.
Frank Debocklen, Of Prospect
street, has been a South Amboy
visitor.
Miss Anna Hospador, of Fayette
street, has been visiting friends in
Railway.
John Margaretten, of Park avenue,
is spending the day as the guest of
friends in New Brunswick.
Miss Marguerite Boughton, of Rec
tor street, has returned home after
spending several days as the guest of
friends in Railway.
DIR. Max Greenwald, of State street,
spent Sunday with friends at Coney
Island.
Miss Dora Singer, of Smith street,
is spending q few days as the guest
of friends in Newark.
Julius Asnis, of Brighton avenue,
has returned home after visiting his
parents in Newark.
Edwin l.. Chuck, of Smith street,
spent Sunday as the guest of friends
in Brooklyn.
David Isenberg, of Smith street,
spent Sunday as the guest of friends
in New Brunswick.
Miss Lillian Seno, of south Amboy,
was a local visitor yesterday after
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
CITY BRIEFS

A meeting of the Goodwill Fife,
Drum and Bugle Corps was held
last night.
"A monthly meeting of the board
of trustees Of the First Presbyterian
church was held last night.
-Haieyon Castle, No. 81, knights
OF the Golden Eagle, meets tonight.
-Middlesex Council, No. LOO,
Royal Arcanum, is scheduled to
meet tonight.
"A short session OF Perth Am
boy Lodge, No. u. Ancient Order
United Workmen, was held last
night.
-Pietro Mihaiik and Maria weF-
burska, both of this city, were given
6 marriage license last night By City
Clerk LaRoe.
a meeting OF the local Carpen-
ters' and Joiners' Union was held
last night.
a meeting of Willow Grove
Woodmen Circle was held last night
An adjourned meeting Of the
Board OF Health viii be held to-
night at city hall
are due e 1or consideration.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
INVESTIGATE CAUSE
or THE LOW PRESSURE

Following several complaints from
residents in the higher parts of the
city thstthe supply of city water fails
to reach them, Mayor Be &eiler,
accompanied by City Engineer Samuel
j. Mason will some day this week
visit the pumping station at Runyon
to deterfaine the cause of the slack
pressure. Since the t~wenty-four and
sixteen niche rains were repaired a
week ago, the Mayor says the pipes
should no longer be responsible for a
scarcity of water.
The pressure chart at city hall, how
ever, shows an increase of about if
teen pounds since the mains were re-
paired. At Runyon the pressure aver
ages 90 pounds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
P. S. C. AND
MAYOR CONFER
ON DRILLING

To discuss the dangerous drilling
of trolley cars at the intersection of
Smith and State streets, Mayor
Bollschweiler and Alderman = at
Large voorhees, yesterday afternoon
conferred with Division Superinten-
dent J.. ]. Getting, of Elizabeth; and
Superintendent Burke, Of New
Brunswick. It was decided to de-
fer action until next Friday night
when the officials will attend a com
mittee meeting of the Board Of Al
dermen and take definite action.
Yesterday, the party visited the
scene of the nuisance and danger,
and decided to let the matter rest
until Friday night. In the interim
efforts will be made-to cure the drill
ing, the trolley men promised.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
WORK STARTED
ON The PUBLIC
SERVICE DOCK

Contractors for the Public Ser
vice Corporation have a large force
of workmen at the foot of Bucking-
ham avenue erecting a new dock. As
has been told, a new dock on the
Public Service Corporations property
on the northerly side Of Buckingham
avenue east of Hartford street, was
planned as a part of the big electric
power plant to be erected on that
property. Piles have been driven
over an area 5000. square feet.
Plans for the power house are prac-
tically complete.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
K. OF P. TO INSTALL
ON MONDAY NIGHT

The installation of officers of Al
gonquin Lodge, No. Al, knights of
Pythias, had to be postponed last
night until next Monday night, on
account of some of the principal of
ficers to be installed not being pres
ent. Only routine business was
transacted at the short session that
was held. Several of the members
of the local lodge talked of going to
the annual convention of the New
York State Knights of Pythias at
Far Rockaway, Long Island, toner
row
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
NAULTY
GETS BIDS BIDS
FOR LAUNCH

Federal Health Officer, DR.. c. W.
Naulty, Jr., this~morning received bids
to furnish the government with launch
service throughout the present fiscal
year, The service is used by DIR. Maui
ty in going to and from steamers as
they enter port.
Three bids were received today and
they were Immediately sent to the gov
eminent headquarters. Alexander Sc
guine, who furnishes the services at
present, viii probable be engaged for
another year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26

Il once threatened TO sue an old feE
low for so that be owed a client Of
mine, said a New York lawyer. but
the threat did not seem TO impress
him much.
What good win it do you TO sue
meg he asked,
I will get the money / answered.
Here the fellow came up close to
me and said, Say. Il that's SO, sue me
for s2a. wont you. snd give me the
other sic
Il gave mp hope OF collecting that
claim.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
BUSHEL MEASURES
GIVEN INSPECTION

On complaints from a number OF
housewives, Sealer of Weights and
Measures Henry loft this morning
inspected h~alf-bushel measures used
by hucksters at the public market.
New Brunswick avenue and Fayette
street. Several measures were
found to be two ounces under size,
measuring fourteen Instead If six
teen quarts to the half bushel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26

"For about two weeks l had used Cuti-
cura Soap for her every day, then | got
. box OF Cuticura Ointment and began to use
thai. In a week there was n marked i'm
provement. In all | used two cakes OF Cuti-
cura Soap and one box OF Cuttcufa Ointment
and my baby was cured of the sores. This
was last November; now her hair is growing
OUT nicely and she has not a scar on her.
l can not praise Cuticura enough, 1 can take
my child anywhere and people are amazed to
see her without a sore. From the time sha
was four weeks old until she was three years,
she was never without the terrible eruption
3" but now, thanks to Cuticura. | have a well
child. Mrs. H.. f. Householder. 2004 VIII
helm St., Baltimore, Md, May 10, 1910"
Cuticura Remedies are sold throughout the world.
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
Ma free, latest 32-page Cuticurs Book.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
|ELkS WILL VISIT AT
BURLINGTON TOMORROW

A large delegation of members of
Perth Amboy Lodge No. 7S4, B. P.
0. Elks, will journey to Burlington
tomorrow to the annual outing and
games of Burlington Lodge of Elks.
A feature of the outing will be a
game of baseball between two teams
composed of members of Perth AM
boy Elks and Burlington Elks. The
local ball tossers will be c~aptained
by William Hoffner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
Tax Board Tour Tomorrow.

The County Board of Taxation
will make a tour of inspection
through the southern part of the
county tomorrow, TO complete this
years series of tours of observation,
They are to visit several taxing dis
triets and II is not believed the work
will be completed tomorrow, as the
board had intended.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
JEFFERSON
MACCABEES
FOR PICNIC

Arrangements for the first annual
picnic of Jefferson Tent Knights of
Maccabees, of the World at Boynton
Beach on the afternoon and evening of
Wednesday, August II, are being rap
idly completed. AT a meeting of the
ten t in ]. o. G. T. hall in Prospect
street last night the committee of
which Peter Jensen is chairman made
a report. At the business meeting of
the tent last night two candidates were
given the second and third degrees of
the order.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
RAILROADS START To
IMPROVE CROSSINGS

The Central Railroad has followed
suit of the Lehigh Valley company by
starting to improve its grade crossings
at street where its lines run through
this city. Fine stone is being placed
about the rails at the Market street
crossing. These improvements follow
ed the action of the Board of Aldermen
to ask the companies to fix the cross
ings, so as to make them more smooth
and easier to travel across.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26

'DaDy OF llcning, tortuTlng
eczema. 1t first came when
she was between three and
four weeks old. appearing
on her head. | used every
thing Imaginable and had
one doctors bill after an
other but nothing cured II.
Then the eczema broke out
so badly behind her ear
that | really thought her
car would come of. For
months | doctored II but
to no avail. Then 1t began
at her nose and her eyes
were nothing but sores. I
had to keep her in a dark
room for two weeks. Tho
doctor did no good, SO l
etonned him corning
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
FOUNTAIN PEN WAS
STOLEN BY TWO MEN

Mrs. Philip Duehowney, of 90 Smith
street, reported to Patrolman Quinlan
yesterday that a fountain pen had been
stolen from her store by two men who
made a purchase and for whom she was
making change. She detected the
theft through a mirror.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
MOTORCYCLE COP WEARS
BROWN UNIFORM NOW

Motorcycle Patrolman William
Hartmann has discarded his recent
ly purchased blue uniform in favor
of a nobby brown suit of the same
pattern, believing the latter will
show the dust less. The blue raj
ment will make it's appearance only
on parade Or inspection days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
OBITUARY
4 E. ~PETERsoN.

0HNfAOA Il. EEIEnSON.
Grace E. Peterson, three years
and four months old, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Abel Peterson. of New
Brunswick avenue. died yesterday.
The funeral VIII be held from the
Danish NJ. E. church tomorrow after
noon. Rev. C. ". Hanson win on
eiate and interment viii follow in
Alpine cemetery.
JOHN A. CERRACCHIO.
John A. Cerraeehio fifty years old, of
500 New Brunswick avenue, died at
three % clock yesterday afternoon af-
ter a lingering illness. Besides his
widow he Is survived b several ehiL
dren. The funeral was held from his
late residence this afternoon and the
body VAS placed ia q vault in Alpine
cemetery
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
Bather is Injured.

A man living in Brooklyn, who came
to spend yesterday at Sewarea, sus-
tanned a severe wound on the head
while bathing late yesterday afternoon.
He made a dive from some pilng and
emit his head. DIR. NJ. s Meinzer was
summoned and dressed his INJURIES.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
THREE II CAMP.

George Buote, Russell Hope,
Frederick Rangell, Howard Madison
and Arthur Everson left today for a
camping trip at Laurence IIarbor,
where they will remain for three
weeks,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
~BEEFSTEAK DINNER.

The Misses Jetta and Edith Stacey,
of Jefferson street, will give a beef
steak dinner to a number of friends
at Sea Breeze tonight. The party
will leave this city at 5;45 o'clock
for Tottenville and walk to Sea
Breeze.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26

DR.. and Mrs. William w. Hodges
arrived home yesterday afternoon
from an automobile trip to Allan
tic City. They report having an ex-
cellent time. the 200 mile trip being
made without a mishap,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
TIE SELFISH LIFE.

A mar who lives entirely soidm-
self becomes at last obnoxious to
himself. believe II IS the law Of
God hat self c-enleredaess ends IN
self nauseousnex. There Is no
weariness ike the SRezriness Of a
maj who Is weaned Of himself. and
that IS The awful Nemeas which
follows the selfish -k. H.
JouelL
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
Funeral OF Annie Lehman.

The funeral of Miss Annie Leh-
man, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Lehman, of Charles street, was
held from the home of her parents
this morning followed by a requiem
mass in Holy Trinity church at 10
O'Clock. Interment followed in st.
Mary's cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
GORDON ST. Property.

Christian Petersen has purchased
the property at zoo Gordon street,
through the agency of Hans Mel
sen. The property. which formerly
belonged to Peter Petersen, contains
a two-story frame house, which will
be improved.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
Bury Drowned Man Tomorro,y.

The funeral of Andrew Seilka,
who was drowned at Robinson's
clay pit a Sand Hills. Sunday,
will be held from his home in Fords,
2 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. In
terment will follow in Holy Trinity
cemetery, this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
For Heating CitY HaII.

Alderman Seaman and Calvin an
Architect ]. K. Jensen visited th
city hall this morning relative to
improvements in the heating appar-
atus.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
SHIPPING NEWS

Schooner Arizona has cleared from
this port for Halifax
Steamer Hermod has cleared for
Newport News
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26
.HON HAPPY THE
= WORD 'CUTICURA'
- SOUNDS TO NE
For It Cured My Baby ofItching, Tor
turing Eczema. First Came when
Between 8 and q Weeks Old. Used
Everything Imaginable. 2 Cakes
Soapand One Box 0intmentCured

81 can't tell IN words how happy the word
'Cuticura' sounds TO me, for 1t cured my
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-26

fnx becomes eaay wnen Yoa
elegats most or it to the want
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
PINE BLUFF
 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Increasing in popularity more and more at every entertainment, this or chestra has furnished music for all the big social events of the season and received unanimous praise for being the best local organization ever had in Pine Bluff. The success of this or chestra is due to the fact that they have been playing together constant ly for year and have made a special study O! t:e requirements of Pine Bluff entertainers. To those wishing music for balls, receptions, etc., the name of this orchestra is a positive guarantee for success. The manager is MT. Howe. old phone 1114.
 1-9-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
F.. G. H. TOWNER
 SOON TO GO WEST

Afer spending several years as d resident of this city and holding the position of secretary of the Pine Bluff Co~nnroticn for more than year, E. q " Townor has resigned his posi- t'or or' 'oavne Saturday for Cobra do cnr'-~~ whera he will make his home He goes west for his health, wh'oI ro+ rocd Nr. Towner be- fore heoor'no connected with the offca oe thA Pine Bluff Corporation ro0~o~o-toa tto Eruitable Security Corrnarr " te'e citv. for a number of vonre and 'e 2 verv popular and en- ergetic young man. He is succeeded bv Roy Fowles at the Pine Bluff Cor rcration's office. MT. Fowles is a so, cf ~enaoer P. Fowles, and who h"s N~nn connertei with the oes.-e siuC. .'s schocldays.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12

loya0Ie and largely attended. The dancing was arranged on the program laShon. Refreshments consisting of coffee and sandwiches were served throughout the evening in the dining
 room. Among those in attendance Wer" Misses Caroline Caldwell. Mary Anderson, of Atlanta: Kathleen Gold en, oi ColumbHs; Edna Stowell, Vir- ginia Truebeart. of Sterling. Kansas: Emma Hummer. Fannie Gillespie. Olivia Alexander. Ilma Grace, Nettie Grace. Victoria Goree. Blanche FoX Nell Gallagher. Bettie Austin. Kettle Gallagher, Eleanor Nunn. Eualie Walker, Virginia Walker Matte Or to. Reva Harris. Bessie Atwood, Eu- genia James. Mary Banks, Annie Mil liran, of Fort Worth. Texas: Ayimer Tageart and Mary Geisreiter; Dick Knox, Sanders Caldwell. E. 0. Left wien. Will Jacobs, Sterling Barrow, Alex Barrow. Henry Jordan, Jlnius Jordan. Will Collier, Wilbur Orto, Charlie 0rto, Henry Haizlip. Will Alexander. Veo Alexander, Jack Lang ford, Lacey. C. Phil Waters. of Lit- tie Rock; Frank Roane. Haynes Gre gory, Beaurie Hutt, James Goree. John Gillespie, Guy Taggart. Harry Woodbridge and Hervcy Mann: Messrs and Mesdames Frank Tomlinson, Cliff ton Howell, N \. Waldron. Thurman Louthan, C l.. Mayfield, Allan Orto Bison Hale, Harry Trulock, Joe Nj chol, J. M. Elliott, Neal Martin, G. II. Martin, Frank Berry, Harry Atwood, NJ. \. Austin, Robert Benton, billiard Saunders. Frank Bridges, $, C. Alex ander. w. D. Buckner, !. l.. Caldwell R. F. Lee, w. A. Lee. Dick Barnett J. R. Core, A. w. Scru2es, J. F. Sim mons, John Speers. Henry Speers, W. II. Langford, Sam Russell. Clarence PhilDot, Jules Borresen, Walter Hud- son, T. VI. Phillips. F. W. Freeman Van kn0N, \. ?. Turney, \. w. Mills Frank Arnold, P. P. Byrd, I. W. With CTS and Wade II. Knox. Mesdames Louise Rowland. Clara Russell, Jacobs and Millie Haizlip.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
Miss Trucheart Hon0rcc.

Mrs. Van Knox entertained inform ally. but charningly, at her cozy lit tie home No 50S Laurel street, yes- terday afternoon in compliment to Mrs. r. B. Tomlinson's guest, Miss Trueheart, of Sterling, Kansas. The pretty interior of the Knox home was added to with simple decorations Of narcissus, palms and ferns, The game of bridge proved pleasing di- vertisement for the afternoon and the game was spirited throughout. The score cards were dainty hand painted affairs, the work of the talented hon. oree. 1t the usual hour delicious re- treatments were served. Mrs. Harry x. Atwood captured the matron' g award, pretty hand painted plate The young lady's prize fell to Miss Edna StoWell, who received cut glass perfume bottle. The honoree was presented with a pair of silk hose. The guests greatly enjoyed the
 affair and regretted the departing hour
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
NEW ORCHESTRA
 FOR PINE BLUFF

F. U Plopper, an experienced or chestra leader and finished musician, playing several instruments, has or ganized high class orchestra which is now ready to serve the public at dances, balls, receptions, entertain ments or wherever music is needed The orchestra Is large one or can be divided to suit any occasion. It will be known as Plopper's Orchestra and Mr. Plopper can be conrmunicat- ed with at the Theatorium, where he has charge of the orchestra. The or chestra is said to be one of the best ever gotten together here.
 1-S-6t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
Young Ladies Society.

Mrs. John s. Lewis, on West Fifth avenue, entertained the Young Ladies' Society of the First Presbyterian church, Monday afternoon, and the feature of the meeting was the elec- ton of officers for the New Year The old officers were reelected as fol- lows: President, Mrs. E. M. Schober;
 Vice-President, Mrs. G. H. Martin;
 Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Hattie Orto. An enjoyable Valentine Tea" to occur on Valentine Day is be-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
kahn.SiIhernaoIe.

The Memphis Commercial Appeal gives the following account of the marriage of Dan Silbernagle, of this city, and Miss Etta Kahn, an account of which was published in the Gra- phic Tuesday morning:
 The marriage of Miss Etta Kahn to Dan Silbernagle of Pine Bluff took place Sunday evening, Rev. Dr. Sam field officiating, in the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Kahn, which was beautifully deeorat- cd with ferns and palms. For the ceremony the bride wore q tailored suit of dark blue chiffon hroadcloth, with hat and accessories in harmony. Miss Deulah Kahn, the maid of honor, was gowned in pink messaline with
 gold garniture. The little flower girl, Miss Sara Lea Frost, WAS gown cd in white silk null over pink, and the little ring bearer, Miss Rose Sil- bernagle, also wore white silk null over pink. The groom was attended by his best man, Albert Kasselberg, of Little Rock. After an informal reception, during which wedding menu was served. MT. and Mrs. Sil- bernagle left for bridal trip to Chi cago and St. Louis, after which they will he at home in Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
Visitors Honorees at Dance.

A very enjoyable affair was the dancing party at the Bluff City Club last night given by Captain and Mrs. Sebastian Geisreiter, and daughter, Miss Mary Geisreiter, in compliment to Miss Mary Anderson, of Atlanta, Ga, and Miss Kathleen Golden, of Columbus, Ga, who are the guests of Miss Caroline Caldwell. The affair was very informal. but was most en-