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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-26
Advertised Letters.

The following letters are uncalled
for at the Blackfoot post office up
to Jan. "a, 1911.
Amelin, Mrs. Rosie; Anderson, In
geborg; Bell, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert;
Bray, Miss Ethel; Carter, Mr.. A. j.;
Gull, Mr.. Alfred; Gilmore, Mr.. D. j.;
Blunt, Mrs. Aide; Mcbride, Mrs. FL
izabeth; Myers, Mr.. Arthur, (2); Nc
Dongall, Mrs. Corinne; Staner, Mr..
Geo.; Smith, Mr.. Melbourn; Taylor,
Mrs. Vada.
In calling for the above please say
advertised H. B. CURTIS, P. NJ
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-26
SPRINGFIELD DOINGS.

Springfield, Idaho, January %, 1911
DR.. Jones, of Menan, Idaho, has To-
Gated at this place and the mayor of
the town informs your correspondent
that the doctor will build a drug
store and residence right away.
Miss Jennie Stowell left on Satur-
days train to take up her studies
at the academy at Pocatello.
Sam Cooper and wife were in town
presumably looking for a residence
site in Springfield, as it is reported
the reservoir is sure to go and will
cover all the bottom.
Nathan Tanner came down from
Blackfoot to his ranch Saturday.
President Heber C. c. Rich attend
ed services at the L. D. S. meeting
Sunday as a missionary.
G. w. Stowell goes to Blackfoot on
Wednesday to serve as a juror at
this term of the district court
Mr.. Sellers, the Springfield merch-
ant is putting up fine crop of lake
ice, so ice cream will be carried in
stock next summer.
Trim Rice took the young ladies of
Springfield to- the Hard Time dance
in bob sleighs and all report the best
time of their lives. p.
Billy Burke passed through here
last week, billed for Blackfopt and
We presume he arrived all side up.
Dick Walton passed through on the
mail looking for fish. He'll bring
some back if Dep. and Shorty Hall
leave any in the river.
Fritz Krak, Lester Judge and Err
nest Wells are the residents of this
place who are working for the rail-
road at Springfield
A. L. Shellman was on the sick list
last week, but we are glad to see he
is up and around again.
Word comes from ROCKFORD, Col,
that Mrs. W. X. Wiley underwent her
operation and is getting along nicely
and Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley will soon be
back on the farm.
The village smith, Edgar Shellman,
Is very busy these days sharp shoe
ing horses.
Mr.. E. Stuffelbeam, wife and family
are visiting grand pap Sammy Til
den Stuffelbeam)
MariCH Snyder is again attending
school, after being on the sick list
for over a week.
Lib Hunt, the cattle man, was in
Springfield for a load of chopped
grain for his beef which he is prepar-
ing for market
Jake Baird says the baby is getting
better looking every day. Yet the
bachelors of our neighborhood prefer
to live in single blessedness.
Ralph Davis and M. Cooper made a
trip to the cedars for a load of ce-
dar posts.
H. H. Berg is visiting his son, Fin
Berg, of Pocatello.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-26
:: How To Disinfect :
RULE No. 6.


Distinction shall be done in the fol-
ling MANNER
Between the hours of and 10 O'Clock
p. m. A strong line shall be stretch
ed across the kitchen, and on the line
shall be placed a complete change of
clothing for each and every member of
the family under quarantine, IncIudna
hats, shoes and socks. Close all open.
ings and render kitchen tight SO that
the same will hold the gas for a number
Of hours.
Carefully read the instructions encIos-
ed within the package of each fumiaa-
tor and ignite torch according to in
structions, and permit the kitchen and
contents to dIslnfect during the night
while the family sleeps. The next
morning at 6 O'Clock, a. m. the head
Of the family will arise, open the doors
and windows Of the kitchen for few
minutes, build a fire In the cook stove
and put on water for bath, using 20 or
30 bichlorIde or corrosive tablets In a
tub half full Of water, disrobe In the In
fected rooms, 90 into the kitchen, and
take a thorough. bath In the antiseptic
solutions 80 prepared, being careful to
scrub the hair thoroughly with soap and
water solution, and keep the same out o
the eyes.
After the bath the head Of the family
Will remain In the kitchen. The moth
er will disrobe the children and send
them into the kitchen one by one, where
the father will superIntend the bathing
and clothing Of them.
The mother will then prepare the re-
naming infected rooms for disInfect.
lon, by opening out the bedding and
placing same over head and foot Of the
beds; open all trunks, chests, ward
robes and closed closets and places
scattering out the contents carefully
placing the clothing worn at the time
of contasIon over a line strung across
room; lastly the mothers clothing; Is-
mite torches or dIsinfectors according
to instructions; being careful not to
place more than one torch within a cir
Gle Of six feet or within four feet Of the
clothing on the line, so as to avoid
fire.
The rooms are to remain closed and
subject to the action Of the gas for a
period Of eight hours. The doors and
windows can then be opened, the bed
ding and clothing placed outside on the
yard clothes-line for an hour, then the
bedding and rooms are again ready for
occupancy.
The quarantine sign or packard can
then be taken down.
Use the antiseptic bath solution on
doors, knobs and porches.
Notify the County Physician that dis
Infection 10 complete; request his writ
ten permit that your children may at.
tend school, otherwise the School Sup
erintendent will refuse them admittanee.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-26
A Newspaper uSspends.

a. +. Halnes, editor of the Mccain
mon Banner, in his last issue Of that
paper announced the Suspension of
the publication, assigning as reason
lack of harmony among the resi-
dents of the junction town. This
iea'es Out three newspapers in Ban
mock county, the Tribune, the Soda
springs Chbeftan and the Bancroft
Dry Farmer.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-26
Springfield Domestic Science CIul

The Domestic Science club Of
Springfield will meet on Wednesday,
afternoon, February /, at the home
of Mrs. VIM. Gibson. Luncheon will
be served at l O'Clock, after which
the business session will be held,
and the following papers presented:
Physical Culture. Mrs. Wiley.
Food For The Farmers Family
=. =. :. ;. =. >. Mrs. Gibson
Mary d. Snyder, Secretary.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-26
Consistent,

Consistent.
senator" said the reporter, may
ask now you made your first thou.
sand?"
Yes, sir" responded Senator Graph.
ter; i made 1t in the same way that
l made all my subsequent thousands"
Awed by the arrogance of his man.
ner. the reporter refrained from head
ing the story Of the interview "A Con.
fession!"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-26
CALIFORNIA EXCURSION.
February 18th.

From Salt Lake City, under the
auspices Salt Lake lodge of Elks, but
apply to Los Angeles and FROM
LAKE ONLY, as follows:
Both ways via Salt Lake Route
=. :. =. $35. 90
Going Salt Lake, returning s. p.
and Ogden. =. :. =. .S41.20
Going via Salt Lake, returning via
Portland. :. :, SEQ. 75
Tickets limited to March 7th.
For sleeper reservations apply to
B. G. Raybould, secretary B. P. o. e.
Lodge, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-26
WAPELLO ITEMS,

Mrs. E. w. Howard gave birth to
a fine, big boy on the 21st inst.
Mother and child are doing nicely.
The father has smiles all over his
face, thinking of another ranch hand.
Wapello Ward will give a party in
the L. D. S. church on February Bird.
Picnic, and dance in the evening.
]. s. H.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-26
Mint Sauce,

One cupful Of cider vinegar. two
cupfuls of brown sugar: buy five cents
worth of fresh mint leaves; wash
clean and chop up: boil all together
for Is minutes; then strain and bot.
tie for use. This Is good and will
keep for years.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-26
Horses Are Held
At Prohibitive Figure.

A horse buyer was in the city this
week, endeavoring to buy for the
market, but stated that horses were
too high for him to deal for them.
1t looks pretty good to- see local de-
mand sufficient to consume our pro-
ducts, and that at good figures.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-26
Reward Woman Inventor.

The first woman to receive recogni-
ton by the Aeronautical society 10
Mrs. Frank Raishe Of New York. who
has received one Of the gold aviation
medals. She has made successful
flights in a plane partly of her own in.
vention. the first woman to accomplish
such work
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-26
Water For Sale.

Water in the Blackfoot Irrigation
Canal is for sale at the offices of
the Idaho Irrigation Lands Co. If.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-01-26
Good Scheme,

Good Scheme.
"Out at my uncles the people 70 to
bed with the chickens"
well. at the price chickens sell at
now they are certainly worth watch.
ing"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-18
KEARNY-ARLINdTON

Edward J. CARNEY. OF Maple street.
Kearny. president OF the West Hudson
Board of Trade, will take part in an
entertainment In the Catholic Institute
Hall, Newark, on "wednesday evening.
Building Inspector John D. Castles.
of Kearny. is having plans made for
a fine home which he intends to erect
shortly on New Lawn
DR.. James B. Davidson, of 30 Bennett
avenue. Arlington, president OF the
Kearny High School Alumni, who has
beer enjoying a trip to Boston, will
return on Monday.
G.. H. Brockway and family. Of
Rochester, N. Y. are visiting MI.
Brookway's parents in Belsrovo drive,
Arlington, for two weeks>
Miss Marie Baumgarten, Of Fairview
place, Arlington, a graduate Of the
Kearny High School, has accepted a
position as teacher in the public schools
Of Red Bank.
Milton B. Harris and Herman n.
Walker, OF Arlington, left today Tor q
sixteen-day trip to the West indies.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-18
EAST NEWARK FIRE CHIEF
MARRIED FIFTEEN YEARS.

With nifty friends present, including
members of the wedding party, Fire
Chief and Mrs. David E. Douglas. Of
East Newark, observed the fifteenth
anniversary Of their wedding at their
homo, in Sherman avenue, that bor-
ough, last night. They were the re-
cipientB Of many handsome presents.
Mr.. Douglas was married to Miss
Elizabeth French in Christ Episcopal
Church. Harrison, and both are hfe-
long residents of East Newark. They
have three children.
Tho guests present at the reception
include Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Turnbull,
who acted as best a and bridesmaid,
respectively. at the wedding fifteen
years ago; Mr.. INT Mrs. Albert Pal
mer. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Addison, Of
PAssaio; Councilman and Mrs. John
Brown. Of Hast Newark; School Trus-
tee and Mrs. John Douglas, Mr.. n
Mrs. Daniel Ferguson, Captain n Mrs.
John O'KeeRe, Mr.. and Mrs. John WILL
Jams, Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Sydall. Mr..
and Mrs. Abraham whites, Mr.. and
Mrs. William French, Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Woods, Mrs. Minnie Worsley, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Warhurst, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Ward, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Dent. Miss Florence, Mrs. Leonard
Heys. Joseph Douglass and William
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-18
JAMES PETRIE BENBROOK,
OF SOUTH ORANGE, DIES.

Following an Illness OF fifteen months
James Petrie Penbrook, jr., Of Mihigau
place South Orange, a graduate OF the
South Orange High School, 1901, died
yesterday at Saranac, in the Adiron-
dacks. New York He was % years old
and the son of Mr. ind Mrs. James P.
Benbrook. of South Orange.
Born In Dunellen, young Mr.. Ben
brook ven to South Orange at
The age of 4 years, residing there until
November, 1900. when he vent to the
in hope OF recovering from
tho illness which proved fatal. He at
Columbia Grammar School,
South Orange. graduating in 1897. and
from the high school in 1901. After
up a four-year, course In Ste
Institute, Hoboken, he became
civil engineer for the New York aud
New Jersey Telephone Company in
Queens county. New York, and held
that position until stricken.
Besides his parents the deceased is
survived by two sisters, Mrs. Josiah
stryker, of Trenton. and Miss Chris
tine Benbrook. Of South Orange, and a
Edward A. Benbrook. of South
Orange.
The funeral will be held at the Ben
brook home in South Orange. Other
have not been completed,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-18
BRIDE OF THREE WEEKS
HELD ON THEFT CHARGE

Mrs. Sarah A. Weeks, a bride of
three weeks. living It $50 Summer ave-
nue.. this city, was arraigned today IN
the East Orange Police Court on oom-
plant of Mrs. Marie Marsh, OF 30 Bur
net street, her former employer, who
claimed she stole SIS worth of silver
ware, clothing and the like. The former
domestic offered as a defense the claim
that Mrs. Marsh had given her the
silverware. Mrs. Marsh Is the daughter
ora former East Orange rector.
When Mrs. Weeks testified her mis-
tress had given her baby clothing Re-
corder Mott asked II Mrs. Marsh had
known she wan to be married and To-
,ceived q reply In the negative, and he
thought It strange baby clothes should
be given her. The claim Of Mrs. Weeks
was the clothes were intended for her
sister-in-law's infant.
Mrs. Marsh d y tho goods were
stolen at Christmas time. n h said
this affected her. particularly as the
holiday season was made a happy one
for the domestic by the Marshes.
Still insisting in ner innocence Of the
charge, Mrs. Weeks war held in 5000
bail for the grand Jury. Her husband
went out to look for a bondsman. but
later Recorder Mott placed on her on
probation.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-18
MUNICIPAL LIGHT
HAS SUCCESSFUL
DEBUT IN ORANGE
City Is Brilliantly Illuminated
by Its Own Plant--Long-
Cherished Dream Realized.

In Orange today the citisens are all
smiles and are shaking hands over the
nne inauguration their new municipal
lighting plant had last night, and En-
gtneer Henry Berg and John L. Davis,
b protector OF the system, are the
heroes of the hour.
The whole town was on edge at dusk
last night, when 1t came time for turn
ing real electric current into tho city's
twelvo-year dream of town-owned
lights. Even the engineer. was q bit
skeptical, because he's been fighting
grounded wires and dozens of uther
mishRps for weeks. But when the lever
switched the Juice into the dyuamos
the arcs fiared forth In a mellow
radiance that made the VIII oie town
look like a new edition OF ths Great
White Way. and Orange citizens knew
their dream had come true,
Messrs. Berg and Davis Joined hun
dreds of residents In congratulating
Mayor Arthur B. Seymour upon the
complete Of the project.
There we're In service last night 1856
arc lamps and 115 Tungstens, The
plans call for s74 arcs and 1875 Tungstens
and the completion OF tho equipment
will be pushed speedily forward. OF
the 480 lamps, big and small, used last
night, less han a SCORE failed to do
full duty. according to the figures sub
mitted this morning to Police Sergeant
MCCARTHY. This was q surprisingly
low number and the friends OF the
plant were delighted with the n
showing.
There was little delay IN getting the
eight circuits of the system under way.
Mayor Arthur B.. Seymour was CON
cerned a little when he found the Day
street lamps q little delayed, but was
grati1ed when these showed up In good.
order. One big light on the church
r of Day and Main streets was
among the missing. but he remainder
of the Main street group caused the
mayor to remark on he excellence Of
the business section lighting.
Joseph A. Birkholz, former council
nan and chairman OF the committee.
said he was pleased with the new
plant. TT is a crackerjack. and the
finest electrical plant I know Of. and
without a peer. Whether II Is to prove
financial SUCCESS and an economy de-
ponds upon those who manage It In
It Is a great improvement
over tho old system, and there is no
question Of The excellence of the lights.
Small defects will be discovered and
remedied. 1t is by far the largest in
the State, and citizens, officials and en-
gineers expect It to be a real step for
ward in municipal economy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-18
UTLEY.

A whist party under the auspices
OF st. Mary's Church will be given at
st. Mary's Hall OF Friday evening.
Miss NJ. Beers, OF Hamilton, Canada,
is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Thorn, OF High street.
MI. and Mrs. @. Roland Boyce, of
Lake street. have returned from spend
ing a week in Brooklyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert s.. Talbot, of
Church street, expect to leave Nutiey
about March 1 for South Hadley, Mass,
where Mr.. Talbot expects TO engage in
the poultry business.
Mrs. Albert B. Meredith, of Prospect
street. has returned from a visit to
friends in Massachusetts,.
Irwin studweir. of Hawthorne ave-
nvo, is on a trip 20 Havana, Cuba.
During his absence Mrs. Studweil Is Wis
iting relatives in Brooklyn.
Miss Lillian Wildgoose, OF New
Brunswick, who has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. George Caldwell. OF High
street. has returned home.
Mrs. F. A. Burleigh, of Philadelphia,
IL a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
clifford, of Franklin avenue
Miss Sara Hubbs, Of New York, is a
guest Of Miss Margery Maxley. Of High
street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-18
BELLEvILLE
May Have Pin in Ear.

May Have Pin i'm Ear.
Miss Ellen Kahn, a storekeeper OF
William street. will undergo an .opers-
ton on Wednesday in the Rye
Ear Infrmary. Newark. to ascertain II
there is a pin stuck in her car. Mrs.
Kahn went under the knife this week
and the physician failed to discover
whether the pin Is there or not. the
woman was picking her ear with q
common pin recently and 1t slipped ana
went into the organ. She secured q
hat pin In IN effort to get II out, but
does not know whether II has been
extricated or not. When the physician
performed the operation the ear was
infamed and 1t vas difficult TO locate
the cause Of the trouble.
The minstrel performance and dance
under the auspices OF the Bellevills
Catholic Club was concluded last night
in Parochial Hall. One or n largest
crowds tina ever attended an affair IN
the hall was present.
Complaint has been made to the
police about George Snyder, a boy Of
Soho, who, 1t is alleged. has been
annoying tho. children in the Soho pub
lie school. .
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-18
LEWIS DAWKJNS.

Lewis Dawkins, a native of North
amptonshire, England, and for nearly
forty years a resident of Bloomfield.
died early today at his home, in West
Orange. He had resided In the latter
town about five months. Mr.. Dawkins
was prominent in town affairs in
Bloomfield and was a Republican. He
Was a member of the Bloomfield Ex-
empt Firemen's Association and an
honorary member of Essex Hook and
Ladder Company No. l, of Bloomfield
lie was a charter meraber of the latter
and was its foreman for several years
He had also been president of that or
ganization n had filled other Offices IN
the company. Mr.. Dawkins would have
been 81 years old had he lived until
March 8 next. He was a member of
Bloomfield C~onclave, Improved Oraar
or Heptasophs. and OF Washing+on
Tent No. 4, Knights of the ahaos
of Bloomfield.
Inc deceased was a member n, The
Park Methodist Episcopal Church IN
Bioomneld, and a been a trustee "
the church. He was for vears ir 49,
grocery business in Bloomfield. but ra
.lreo some time ago. He is survived
oy a wioow these children: Mrs
winnie Eckels, the Misses Maude and
grace Dawkins and William. AIbert
and Howard Dawkins. Funeral row
ices VIII be held Tuesday afternoon =.
n Park M. r. Church. Rloon,aols
Inc Rev. J. Ogden Winner will om
ciate. ~ oin-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-18
SUBURBAN PAGE
EAST NEWARKERS SCORE
SUCCESS AS MINSTRELS.
Performance Given by
Young Mems Club.

An evening of flrst-class minstrelsy
was enjoyed last night by those who
attended the show held under the
auspices of the Young Mems Club Of
East Newark. The affair took place at
the New Auditorium. Orange street,
this city. Under the direction OF James
Nichols the large asst had been care
fully prepared for the occasion.
The full cas- was composed of: Inter
locutor, J. Jacob Scha9f fer; James
Nichols, Albert Bouden. Harry Sorg,
Ray Steele, Fred Ryan. Thomas
D%euchars, Edward Stevenson, William
Trench. John Young. William Redtern.
James wylie, Fred Moore, George
Brettell, John woodward, Thomas ].
Thompson, James Adams, Fred Gas
sert, jr., AIber+ Pritt, Barton Grant.
George Meeker, Thomas Adams. Ed
ward Scherf, W. r.. Thompson. New
ton Young. Eugene Pslardy. William
CLARK. David Kirk and John Paterson.
The arrangement committee consists
of Mp. 0asseYt. jr., chairman; James
Adams, ]. Barton Grant, John Patter-
son, Albert Pritt, George Alexander.
Thomas J. Thompson. Thomas Adams,
Frederick Moore, John Woodward. Al
bert Bouden, Thomas Deuchars, George
BFetteil.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-18
H~ARRISON--E. NEWARK.

Three hundred persons last night en-
joyed a lecture delivered In the audito-
rum OF the Lincoln School, Harrison,
by the Rev. Charles H. Soholey. 1t
was under the auspices of the Harrison
Board of Education.
Mayor Cornelius A. McGlennon, Of
East Newark. who has gained fame
as a lecturer. will appear at the Lin
coin School auditorium. Harrison. next
Friday night. He will give a OBSCURE
and his topic will DO "A Trip Through
Ireland"
At the meeting Monday night at
Elberon Hall, Harrison, of Hthic
Lodge. Knights OF Pythias, a report
OF the proceedings at the recent con
vention Of the grand lodge will be
read
Daniel Martin, Of s17 Jersey street.
Harrison. who was removed to st.
Michael's Hospital. Newark, this week.
seriously Ill, is reported to be improv-
ing.
The Misses Murphy, Of East Newark,
entertained a number of friends at
their home, 51s North third street, last
night.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-18
ALLEGED SWINDLER IS
ARRESTED in HARRISON.

In tho tolls tn Harrison Ia Jacob.
Greenberg. who gives his address as
New York. He ID under $500 bail. and
the case against him will be moro
thoroughly aired by the Hudson county
grand jury.
In the opinion Of, the Harrison police,
Greenberg has duped dozens Of women
in the town. and It is thought that tho
arrest is an important one. The per-
son responsible for his apprehension Ia
Mrs. Mary Gilchrist. Of 500 Harrison
avenue, Harrison.
According to , tho womanfs story
Greenberg has been collecting Of her
home early every Saturday Tor some
time past. His system wAs 20 form .
club and collect at houses Hanh time
he called he would allow tho payer TO
draw a care from a bon. II the card
bearing the name Of the drawer hap
pened to como out II was UNDERWOOD
that the lucky one would paying
the club and would reoeiIs o
valuable article.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-18
FEARS HER HUSBAND HAS
MET WITH FOUL PLAY.

Fearing that he has been foully dealt
with, Mrs. Alfred Helmstatt, Of 218
Valley road. West Orange. has asked
the police of that town to seek the
whereabouts of her husband. who has
been missing for more than a week.
Leaving his wife and two small chill
dren. one 4 years old and the other
Is months, Helmstatt. who conducts a
grocery store in West Orange, started
out to collect some outstanding bills
on February 10 n has not since re-
turned home.
Learning that Helmstatt had sold his
horse and wagon before going, the 20
lice are skeptical regarding the. story
of foul play.
Mrs, Helmstatt, in reporting the fact
to the police today, said she did not
do 80 before a she believed l,er
husband would return.
The missing man Is about 80 years
old.