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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
OLD RESIDENT
PASSES AWAY
William Foster, Former Post
master, Atlantic Highlands.

Atlantic Highlands, Sept. 28:-
William NJ. Foster, a pioneer resi-
dent, a former postmaster and a
civil War veteran, died early yes
terday morning of stomach trouble
after a long illness at the home of
his son, Judge John E. Foster, of the
Common Pleas Court of Monmouth
county. He was in his 74th year,
having been born at Allaire Glow
ell Works., January IL, 1897.
AT the outbreak of the Civil War
he was among the first to volunteer
from Middletown township and
shortly after his enlistment was
transferred to the Ninety-ninth Reg
tment, New York Volunteers, and he
served three years and nine months.
He was wounded in battle three
times. On being mustered out he
returned to Fort Monmouth and en-
gagged in the steamboat business.
Later he became interested with the
late L. S. Merigold in the excursion
business and for some time mana
ged the Globe Hotel at Red Bank for
the late Charles A. French.
In 1880 he moved to this place,
then called Bay View, and built the
first house and excursion building
here. Later he engaged In the real
estate and insurance business, which
he continued up to the time of his
death.
He was among the organizers of
the Borough of Atlantic Highlands,
the First Methodist church and the
fire department. He was a member
OF the Foresters and knights of
Pythias and was commander Of the
Clinton B. Fisk Post, G.. A. R., of
this place. He originated the idea
of building the Casino on the bay
front, which is the social centre
during the summer season, and since
Its organization, seventeen years
ago, he has served continuously as
Its president or vice president.
Mr.. Foster was an active Republl-
can and held various offices in the
township and borough. He was
postmaster here for several years,
resigning the position because of
failing health. His wife, who was
LYDIA A. Smith, daughter of the late
Henry Smith, of Middletown, died in
1873. Mr.. Foster, besides his son,
Judge Foster, with whom he lived,
leaves two other sons, Lewis H. and
Murray Foster, both of this place.
The funeral will be held Friday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at t. e
house, the Rev. w. T. Valiant, pas
tor Of the First Methodist church,
Of which the deceased was an active
member and for years Sunday school
superintendent, officiating. Inter
ment will be in Fair View cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
MANY TRAMPS PASSING
THROUGH BELfORD DAY..

Bedford, Sept. 2S:-Many "ho-
boes' are passing through this vii
lage daily on their way to New York.
Their ~favorite method of travel is
by way Of the railroad ties. Nearly
every housewife in the neighborhood
has been called on to furnish the
knights Of the Dusty Road" with
a "handout," and many Of their
chalk signs can be found on fence
posts. So far, the tramps have mo-
Tested on one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
ENJOY SOCIAL
AT MATAWAN
Fine Musical Program in
NJ. E. Church, Wednesday.
Special to the EVENING NEWS,

NN
-Matawan, Sept. 28.-The Con
gregational Social held in the M. e
church on Wednesday evening was
very much enjoyed by those pres
ent, although the attendance was
not as large as 1t should have been
owing principally to the inclemency
of the weather.
The musical program rendered
vas as follows: D
Quartett-Mrs. Harold Smith
Miss Myrtle Van Pelt, Koert Wyck.
off, Rev. B. c. Lippincott.
Vocal Solo-B. G. Lippincott.
Piano Solo-Miss Meta Thomp-
son.
Vocal Solo-B. c. Lippincott.
Quartet.
Piano Solo-Miss Kathryn Ter,
hume.
Rev. B. c. Lippincott made g
short address, after which refresh
ments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
PORT MONMOUTH

Joseph Babe is building an addi-
ton to bis house on Campbell ave-
nue..
Wilbur Coddington Is visiting
friends in New York state. ....
William Randolph Is the new
member of the Republican County
committee from this district.
Michael Harkayus recently spent a
few days with friends in New York
city.
Mrs. Marie Boinett, of jamaica,
West Indies, has been visiting her
son, Francis Boinett.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
MONMOUTH COUNTY NEWS
MRS. COVERT VERY ILL
AT PORT MONMOUTH

Port Monmouth, Sept 28:-Mrs.
Joseph Covert, Jr., was taken very
i'll Monday when she was making a
call upon her mother, Mrs. Voorhees,
of Keyport. A doctor was summoned
and she has since been under his
care. Her illness was caused by i'm
poverished blood, and a general run
down condition. Mrs. Covert can't
return home for several days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
MATAWAN

Charles Wardell spent Wednesday
in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Brown and
daughter are spending a few days in
Brooklyn.
Mrs. William Kennedy and her
sister, Mrs. George Miller, of Red
Bank, were New York visitors We'd
needay
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
HARVEST SUPPER WILL
BE HELD AT MATAWAN
spe,YnI to The EVENING NEWs.

Matawan, Sept. 28:-A Harvest
Supper will be given by the Ladies
Guild, of the Trinity Episcopal
church, Friday evening, September
20. Supper from 6 to 8 P. M. At
5 P. M. a service of thanksgiving for
the blessings of harvest will be held.
A very old and beautiful painting
has been presented to the church by
the vicar, entitled "Ecco Homo"
(Behold the Mani. 1t is a very val
liable painting and would we'll repay
the inspection of visitors. The figures
in the picture are nearly life size.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
FRENCH NAVY HAS HOOD00.
Torpedo Boat and Submarine In Col

Torpedo Boat and Submarine In Col
Iision is Latest.
Paris, Sept. 28.-The torpedo boat
Trident struck the submarine boat
Mousqueton at Salins d'Hyeres. The
Trident had her bow crushed In. The
MousQueton was run aground to save
her from sinking.
Within a week there have been
French marine disasters on the war
ships Gloire, Marseillaise, Yerite, Ii
berte, Mousqueton and Trident.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28

Notice is hereby given that the IN
dersigned intends making application
to the Board of Excise Commissioners
of the City of Perth Amboy, at their
next meeting, for a transfer to him
self of the license heretofore granted
to John H. Fallon to keep q saloon
with the privilege of selling malt and
liquors In the City Of Perth
Amboy, and in the house owned by
Gabriel Balassa. at 216 New Bruins
wick ave.
Dated Sept. /, 1911.
GABRIEL BALASSA.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
SENIOR CLASS
PLANS Bazaar
Halloween Event at Report
in Broadway Theatre.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

F--TVF :" - = ' ~
Keyport, Sept. 28:-The senior
class of the Keyport high school will
hold a fair and bazaar Halloween,
October 81, at the Broadway theatre.
The class is busy rehearsing for the
play and the prospects are bright for
success. The price of admission in
cludes dancing. The object of the
bazaar is to buy a picture or piece Of
s~tatuary to adorn the high school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
Fidelity Trust Co.,
VOICE HER FORTUNE.
NEWARK, n. j.

Washington Telephone Girl Wins Rich
Husband.
New York. Sept. 28-Winiam Ell
Jessup, forty-nine years old, q wealthy
railroad engineer of Cornwall-on-the-
Hudson. is on his honeymoon. follow
ing one Of the quickest courtships and
marriages on record.
The bride was Misc Myrtle E. Bell.
t~hirty-one years old, q telephone oper-
ator Of Washington, D. c., a girl with
a golden voice." according to the happy
bridegroom.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
BELFORD

Captain Charles Hobbs, Of the
Patten line, Is at his home here for
the winter.
Mrs. DIR. o. W. Budlon is visiting
friends at Jersey City.
DR.. Budlong is attending Mrs.
John L.. Covert, of Port Monmouth,
who had a stroke of paralysis last
Sunday.
Gilbert Wedeen is improving from
0 sever operation at the Hudson
hospital, W~eehawken.
Hon. Melvin A. Price will join the
Patriotic Order, Sons of America,
of Bedford, Saturday night.
Try our exchange column. Nc
answer, no pay. Two cents for every
reply received.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
NOTICE

Notice ia hereby given that the I'M
dersigned intends making application
to the Board Of Excise Commissioners
Of the City Of Perth Amboy, at their
self Of the license heretofore grapted
to Kalman Horvath to keep a saloon
with the privilege Of selling malt n
spurious mbey s l,S9u91 pr the In the house eety oS vi eeF ~
Annie Rush, at 66s Cortlandt St.
JOHN LIPosKI.
5s4 e-21 ct oev
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
NOTICE..

NOItCb~
Notice Is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned intends making application
to the Board of Excise COMMISSIONERS
of the City of Perth Amboy, at their
next meeting, for transfer Of the Ii
cense heretofore granted to hipself to
keep a saloon with the privilege Of
the City of Perth Amboy. to the house
owned by himself at 3S6 High st.
Dated Sept. 20, 1911.
THOS DWYER.
All e-21 ct Dew.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-28
For Sale By Lauer Drug Co.

EXCISE NOTICE.
Notice Is hereby given that the under
signed intends making application to- the
Board of Excise Commissioners OF the City
of Perth Amboy. at their next meeting, for
q transfer OF the license heretofore
to himself to keep a saloon
with the privilege of selling malt and
liquors in the City of Perth
and in the house owned by
himself at 377 Smith ST., to a hotel
license at the same place.
Dated Sept. 3. 1911.
GEORGE c. HRICZKO.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26
CIV. CABLE DIES
AT DAVENPORT

George W. Gable, one Of the old
est, best known and most highly re-
spected citizens of the three cities,
died at his home in Davenport at
7-30 this morning OF the infrmities
of advanced age. being so years OF
age. He was born in Athens county,
Ohio, June II, 1881, was educated in
the Urbana, Ohio, schools, and in
early life became farmer in Cham
paign county, Ohio. In 1857, he re-
moved to Scott county, Iowa, where
he engaged in farming. In 1866, he
became interested in the coal and
lumber business with his father, the
late Hiram Cable, a brother of the
late P. L. Cable OF Rock Island. In
1874 his father retired and the firm
became known as Hornby & Cable
Mr.. Hornby died in 1879, when the
Cable Lumber company formed,
and has since continued.
He leaves with his widow, three
daughters, Mrs A. w. McCandIess,
Chicago: Mrs. c. J. Won Maur of
Davenport and Mrs. Daniel Wing of
Boston, and son, George W. Cable, of
Davenport The deceased was a brother
of the late r. R. Gable, and Mrs. Mary
Sudlow of this city and Mrs. ]. S. Wy
lie of Davenport, and a cousin of Hon.
Ben T. Cable and an uncle of H. S.
Gable.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26

the expenditure OF 81 800 a year for
the employe is merited because Of
the guarding Of the public health
through this Office.
POLICE ECOyOMIZING.
Commissioner Hart is going over
his department with a view to econ
omizing and it is probable that the
Office of health inspector will be abol-
ished. There may be even further
cuts in the department, though II has
been run nearly on a minimum for
months. The fire department Is short
a man and one of them is discharg-
ing the duties of city electrician in
addition to his other work. City En-
gineer Wallace Treichler gave figures
which show that his department is
running on 81 per cent less money
than the one IN Moline.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26
Personal Points

F II. Plummer returned last evening
after an extended western trip.
Leon Lift arrived home last night
from Oklahoma City for brief visit.
Mrs. John Sherman has returned TO
Farley, Iowa, after a visit at the home
of Mrs. Z. II. Leins.
Major Keller, OF the United States
engineers, has returned from his in
spection trip at various points on the
river. He visited the new dam at Keo-
kuk and reports that excellent pro
gTess is being made with the construo-
tion work.
Clyde Mcbride arrived home yester-
day afternoon from Birmingham Billy
Earl, who umpired in Michigan dur
ing the past season, arrived home yes
terday. He is considering a Droposl-
tion 10 manage a team in a Florida
league this winter
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26
PROFANE STRANGER
GIVEN A BEATING
Wellington WiIIhite Stands for VuI-
gar Talk as Long as Possible
and Then Swings.

Last night when a stranger insult
ed Wellington Willhite on the corner
of Twentieth street and Third ave-
nue., he received the worst beating
which has fallen to the lot of anyone
in this vicinity for some time His
nose was broken and his face batter
ed up badly. He made good his es-
cape
Willhite was standing on the cor
ner at about 1890 last night, when
the man came up to him and started
to converse about work. He became
more and more familiar and finally
launched into a stream of vulgar
talk. which so incensed Willhite that
he struck the fellow on the nose with
such force that the bone was frac-
tured.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26
lNSULTED A LADY:
IS KNOCKEDDOWN
Fellow Thought Two Women
Were Unprotected and Pre-
sumed to Address Them.
ONE BLOW is ENOUGH
Would-be- -Masher Rendered Uncon-
scious When Husband of One of
Women Appears

Angered by the insulting familiarity
of a young fellow, who had addressed
his niece, one of Rock Islands promi-
nent professional men last night used
his fist TO good advantage, and with
one sturdy blow, felled the masher to
the ground, rendering him uncon-
scious. A companion of the fellow
stood by the while, and when the po-
lice responded TO the call of the de-
fender of the women, he too. was TAX
en- to the police station. This morn
ing each was fined So and costs in
the court OF Magistrate c. ]. Smith.
They gave the names of George Col
berg and Arthur Bloomquist-
WE'RE REGULAR WASHERS.
Following the vaudeville perform
ance at the Empire. the man, accom-
panying his wife and niece. walked
to Second avenue and Eighteenth
street. He was walking in the rear of
the women and maintained the posi-
ton when he noticed that the fellows
had stopped two women who were in
front of his wife and niece. When their
attentions in that direction were re-
sented. one of them addressed the
younger woman, and patting her on
the back, wanted to know how she
was. etc. The women were frightened.
and hurried away. Then 1t was that
the doctor approached and knocked
the masher down
A few nights ago, relatives of the
man were insulted in a similar manner
by a pair of rOwdieS Before they
could seek assistance, the fellows had
gone. Such instances are occurring
with great frequency. according to
several reports which have been re-
ceived.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26
REv.W.S.MARQUIS
HEADS ALLIANCE
Ministers of City Meet at Fej-
ervary Park in Davenport
Yesterday.
WILL MEET FORTNIGHTLY
New Tri-City Ministerial Association
Is Formed Following Meeting
of Local Pastors.

DR.. W. S. Marquis is to head the
Rock Island Ministerial association
for the ensuing year. This was de-
cided at a meeting of the clergy of
this city at Fejervary park inn, Dav-
export, yesterday afternoon. The
other officers chosen were Rev. z. T.
Mcfarland, vice president, and Rev.
NJ. G.. Hanna of Milan, secretary and
treasurer. The union Thanksgiving
services this year will be held at the
United Presbyterian church. and
Dr.. Marquis viii preach. The
churches and pastors for this service
are taken in rotation yearly. The Of
fering will be turned over to the AS
sociated Charities as heretofore. A
committee, consisting of Rev Marion
Humphreys, Rev. S. G. Hagglund and
Rev. T. E Newland was appointed 10
prepare programs for the year. The
time of meeting was changed from 4
p. m. to 10 a. m, but the days on
which the ministers will meet re-
main the same, i. e. alternate Mon
days.
TRI-CITY ALLIANCE CONVENEs.
At the conclusion of the Rock Is
land ministers meeting, the Tri-City
Ministerial alliance convened The
primary motive in calling this meet
ing was to receive the report of the
committee appointed to draw up a
constitution at previous session held
at the Watch Tower some three
months ago. The men who had this
matter in charge were Rev. r. s.
Haney, Moline, Rev. Mr.. Sukow, Dav-
export, and Rev. F. E. Shut, Rock Is
land. The constitution presented
was adopted. The object of the as
sociation is to promote fraternal fell
lowship among the different minister
ial organizations of the three cities
and to afford opportunity for the dis
cussion of problems of common inter-
est, together with such action as may
be deemed expedient.
The officers, consisting Of a presi-
dent. two vice presidents, a secretary
and treasurer, are elected for one year
The president is 10 be elected from the
three cities in rotation and the vice
presidents chosen from the other two
cities not represented by the presi-
dent
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED.
At the election OF officers. Rock Is
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26
LOCAL MINISTER
CETSNEW CHARGE
Rev. w. E. Pearson, Graduate
of Augustana, Goes to
Walker Station.
FIRST REGULAR PASTOR
Is Young Man of Unusual Ability
Has Resigned Position at
New Era, Iowa.

Members OF the Emanuel Lutheran
church of Walker Station were
made glad Sunday when the Rev. w.
f. Pearson, of Rock Island. who had
been called to take charge OF the con-
gregation, announced at the morning
service that he would accept. Mr..
Pearson will be the first regular pas
tor the church has had Since organ
ization, the congregation has been
looked after by temporary pastors, DR..
&c. A. Bloomgren OF Augustana semin-
airy being the most recent OF these.
In the future Rev. Pearson will con-
duct three English services and one
in Swedish during each month. This
plan is believed 10 be the most effec-
tive, inasmuch as the congregation is
rapidly becoming Anglicized.
GRADUATE OF AUGUSTANA.
Rev. Pearson is a young minister OF
much ability. He is a graduate of
Augustana college, class OF 1907. after
ward taking the master of arts degree
at the same institution. He attended
a theological seminary in Chicago two
years and completed his course in Au-
gustana seminary in 1910. After his
ordination at jubilee meeting OF he
synod last year, he assumed charge
of the English Lutheran congregation
at New Era, which place he has held
until the present tine.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26

land was honored by the selection Of
Rev T. E. Newland of the First Meth
odist church to the Office of secretary
and treasurer, and Rev. w. G.. Ogle-
wee, assistant pastor Of the Broadway
Presbyterian church to the office of
first vice president. The other Of
ficers chosen were Rev. r. S. Haney,
Moline, president and DR.. w. H.
BlaRcke, Davenport, second vice pres
ident A committee consisting of Rev.
Sukow, Davenport, DR.. H. w. Reed,
Rock Island, and Rev. Mr.. Thompson,
Moline, was appointed to formulate
a program for the next meeting which
is to be held at the Broadway Presby-
terian church of this city, an invita-
ton being extended to the alliance by
DR.. Marquis. At this gathering,
which is to- occur three months hence
banquet will be served by the
Broadway ladies. The exact date has
not been fixed. A banquet is to be
a regular fixture at all meetings.
DINNER Is SERVED.
At the conclusion of the business
session, about 80 sat down to a din
IlSIs SCI Ntu CT iAlt lLh- Ill III oAAi pNh
after dinner addresses were given by
DR.. Marqusi, Rock Island, Rev. Leroy
Coffman, Davenport, DR. Blancke,
and Dr. Reed, Rock Island
Island.
The pastors voted to extend an in
vitation to the ladies, asking them to
be present at future meetings Of the
alliance.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26
WOMEN AT THE CONGRESS
Take Important Part in Conservation
Program at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo, Sept. 26.-Wo-
man had an important part in the
program Of the conservation congress
here today in the discussion OF one
of the important subjects under CON
sideration this year, the improvement
and conditions of rural life.
Discussing the cooperative move
ment" before the conservation con-
gress today, w. A. Beard of San
Francisco, said cooperation is the
means of conserving that most val
liable of all our resources, human en-
ergy and the most dear of all our
rights and privileges, that Of equal
opportunity.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26
Obituary
WALTER f. LYONS.

The funeral of Walter E. Lyons, who
died Saturday at his home in Brock
awayville Pa. and whose remains
have been brought here for burial. will
be held tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock from 519 Thirtieth street. De
ceased was born in Brockawayville,
and was % years and 8 months old.
He lived in this city for two years,
having left for his former home about
half year ago. Heart trouble caused
his death. Surviving him are his wild
ow, his mother and two sisters. The
Masonic lodge, of which he was mem
Der, will have charge of the funeral
services, at which Rev. T. E New
land will officiate. Burial will take
place at Riverside cemetery in Moline.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26
MRS. \. p. SWANSON.

At st. Luke's hospital, in Daven-
port, at 1920 last night, occurred the
death of Mrs. y. p. Swanson, 70S
Case street, that city, after an illness
of five weeks of a complication of
diseases. Mrs. Swanson had resided
in Davenport 25 years. She was born
in Sweden, Feb. 2, 1851. She is sur
vived by her husband and two sons,
Starley s., and Hartwin E. Swanson.
Funeral services will be held at the
Swedish Lutheran church tomorrow
afternoon at 2, and interment will be
in Oakdale cemetery.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26
ONLY TEN MEN ARE
LAID OFF AT SILVIS

A rumor was circulated yesterday
to the effect that 200 men had been
laid off at the Silvis shops. When
asked concerning the matter today, J.
R. Wilson, chief clerk to the super
intendent. said: That report is un-
true. There were some men laid of,
but their number would not exceed
10. The reason for dropping them
was merely to reduce the force. If
We laid off 200 men. that would
mean the removal of one-fourth of
our entire force
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26
BURGLAR Is BEATEN
WITH HIS OWN GUN
BelleviIIe, v. j., Clerk Surprises
Crook Who Tries TO Get Money
From the Bank.

Newark, y. J., Sept. ga fight
between a burglar who invaded the
First National bank Of Belleville. and
Donald Cameron. the clerk in charge,
ended today With the burglar being
knocked senseIess by a blow with his
own pistol. wrest from him by Cam
e-on. The burglar told the police he
was Daniel y. Hamilton of Chicago.
lie was badly beaten. Cameron was
bruised and bleeding in a dozen
places. 1t looked so easy" said
Hamilton, Ito have my plan broken
up, and 10 be licked by a beardless
cub in the bargain is enough to break
q guys heart"
Rock Island Argus., 1911-09-26
THUG ATTEMPTS TO
HOLD UP YOUNG GIRL

A young lady, whose name is I'M
known, was held up opposite Trinity
church at Nineteenth street and Sixth
avenue last night about 8 O'Clock. The
thug. who tried to stop ner by grab
bing her by the throat, got frightened
and ran when she started TO scream.
He made his getaway and the matter
was not reported to the police, as the
young lady involved wished to avoid
any notoriety.