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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
Harrison Housewives Victims
of Bender and His Ham Story

his victims. He is a clever talker and
looks as though the proverbial but
ter would not melt in his mouth. He
visited Harrison yesterday. In a short
time he got a line on a number of
prominent people. His game, it is al
legged, was to go to a house where n
Ito LETT or "for sale sign appeared,
n mention names of well-known peo-
pie. To the tenant or landlord he
would explain how anxious he war to
live in the neighborhood.
Seeing he mac his victim with him
he would end up like this: Il have
just arranged for the purchase of sev-
eral hams, which are to be sold to me
at a great bargain. The lady next door
mentioning the name) asked me to-
get one, and after l ordered 1t she de-
cided not to take II. / am willing to
make a sacrifice. I will let you have
It for 81"
In nine cases out of ten the house
holder produced 81. She lie still waiting
for the ham. Bender is described as
middle-aged. He wore dark clothes
and had a dark moustache. He had
the appearance of being a railroad man,
and said he iss an engineer.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
CONDUCTOR STRICKEN ON
HARRISON TROLLEY CAR.

Stricken while at work. James Smith.
a conductor, employed on the Fourth
street line, Harrison, WIGS carried un-
conscious from the vehicle to q drug
store at Harrison avenue and South
Fourth street, Harrison, last night. DR..
A. A. Mulligan was called and he
worked owe the man for about an
hour before finally restoring him to
Consciousness. Smith wa taken home
in the Harrison police ambulance. He
lives on Dukes street, Kearny. He
was suffering from stomach trouble.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
JOHN VOORHEES, HAGEMAN,
CIVIL WAR VETERAN, DIES.
Deceased Was Contractor and
Former Official in IrvingtOn.

John Voorhees, Hageman, 70 years
old. a veteran of the Civil War, died
last night at the home of his son-in-
law and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert F'rake, of Lincoln place, Irvington.
He was born in Somerville, and took
up his residence in I%rvington fifty
three years ago. He became a carpen-
ter contractor.
During the Civil War he enlisted in
the Twenty-slxth New Jersey Volun-
teers and served under Mcclellan,
Burnside and Hooker. He tool part in
the battles at Fredericksburg ana
cherished as a memento a large Union
artillery sabre, which he picked up OH
the battle-ground.
In 1853 he married Mary 4. Lyon, Of
Trvington, and after her death he mar
ried Emily s, Rathbone, also of Irv-
ington, in 1877. He is survived by
three daughters. Mrs. Robert j.
Frake, Mrs. Caleb J. Sippeli, Of frv-
ington; Mrs. Frederick Hood. of Staten
Island; one son, Bert Hageman. and
grandchildren. He was a prom
inent Republican, having served az
councilman and assessor in Irvington.
Funeral services will be held Mon
day afternoon, the Rev. George Foun-
tain officiating. The %Irvington Veter-
ans Association will participate in
the services.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
RvINGTON.

Arthur Stewart has signed to play sec
ond base for the Chatham team In the
new Lackawanna League.
Irvington Chapter No. "A, Order of the
Eastern Star, is arranging for an erter-
tainment and dance to be given Thursday
evening, March %, in Masonic Hall, Irv-
ington.
Miss Dorothy Howkins, Of Boyden ave-
nue., Hilton, will entertain the members
of the Epworth League OF the Hilton
Methodist Church tonight.
Rev. William Fl. Hainer will lecture
next Thursday night in the First Chris
tan Church, Of q%rvington, on "Pompeii,
Athens and Rome The stereopticon
views will be from negatives taken by
the pastor during his tour last e
Health Commissioner julius Bartosch
while passing the Glorieux building yes
stretched across the sidewalk and tripped
aud fell heavily to the ground. He broke
his kneecap; He was assisted to his office
on Springfield avenue by Policeman Meyer
and afterward taken to his home, where
he was attended by DIR. E. Floyd Bow
nan of lrvington, and DR.. Edgar A. Ill,
of Newark.
The Irvington A. c. will meet on
Monday night to take steps for the
formation of a baseball team.
The %Irvington Club will hold its an
nual election in it's rooms in Drake
building Monday night. There will be
a smoker and entertainment afterward.
The monthly sale of bread, cake and
pies is being held this afternoon in the
lecture room of the First Christian
Church by the ladies' aid society.
Councilman Frank r. Sharp, of Rich
street, IrVingtOn, past State councillor
of the Jr. o.. U. A. NJ. assisted at the
ceremonies of presenting a flag to the
West End School, of Newark, last
night.
John Fatzler, of Burnett avenue, Hill
ton, Is i'll at his home.
The Hilton baseball team will meet
tonight at the home of Emil Hide
brandt. Academy street, Hilton, to de-
wise plans OF reorganization and to
secure a baseball field for the coming
season.
CHIEF of Police Green was informed
today by William Widener, of Fl Ma
pie avenue, Irvington, that his son,
Harry Widener, 16 years old, has. been
missing for three days. It is believed
that he has left for California with
Webster Hawkins, % years old, of 74l
Springfield avenue.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
BY WIFE
i AND SON, He SAYS
Prisoner Writes Opinion of His
Wife on Walls of
Cell. f.4

To be pummeled by his wife ana IS
| year-old son until both eyes were
| ~blackened and his face scratched
severely and hen landed in a police
cell to runlinate over his experiences
was the predicament John Morris.
of 9 Mckinley avenue, West Orange,
found himself in last night. He CON
tented himself in the DIN light of the
police corridor with writing his views
of his spouse on the whitewashed walls
and worked out "The Woman with the
serpent's Tongue" painfully in lead
pencil.
Morris in his cell-room explained he
had offered a suggestion to his wife
tina the purchase of Eggs planned for
yesterday be deferred until today.
when q new store with low-priced
provender would be opened.
my son, Dudley Kirton Morris, had
returned from the West Orange High
School during the afternoon and
warned me just before i spoke about
the eggs that he was feeling ugly to-
day AS l suggested waiting until
today Dudley turned on me and said.
Making a fuss for q few cents. Get
out Of the house, you cad / turned
to correct him and put a hand on his
shoulder and told him not TO talk
that way, and as he squared himself
to strike me /. OF course, struck at
him, and his mother ran between. The
two of them then threw me on h
foor and pounded me until you see
the condition ! am In"
Mrs. Morris hustled to Acting Judge
Abbott and swore out a complaint,
charging her husband with striking
her and her son when the latter sought
to protect her. Policeman John Nc
Cormack locked the husband UP. Nor
ris said he and his wife once separ-
ated for some months as a result of
the boys attitude and that later they
resumed living together.
81 earn s20.6S a week and give my
wife the $40 and keep the change for
my newspapers and tobacco. and this
is the thanks | get he said. as he
studied the Woman with the Ser
pent's Tongue" He will get a hearing
this afternoon.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
Decides Against Nephew, Plain
tiff in Suit in Orange
District Court.


Judge Daniel A. Dugan was placed
in a peculiar position yesterday when
he was called upon to decide a case
in which his nephew, John L. Davis.
was a plaintiff in a suit. When the
evidence was submitted Judge Dugan
promptly decided against his relative.
Before the proceedings opened Judge
Dugan told the attorneys in the case
that he was related to the plaintiff,
but both lawyers said they had no
objection to have him sit in the case.
Mr.. Davis sued Mrs. Elizabeth M.
Mayes, of Orange, for a bill of hard
ware material her husband had pur-
chased before he went into bankruptcy.
Mr.. Davis commended that the goods
were purchased in Mrs. Mayes's name
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
COOK HELD FOR STABBING
BUTLER WHO TEASED HER.

Mrs. Anna Mitchell, a negress cook
in the home of Mrs. George R. Nichols,
of 40 Washington terrace. East orange,
was arraigned before Recorder Mott.
in tie East Orange Police Court, today.
On a charge of stabbing Henry Ton
gum, the negro butler, during a row
last night. She said h was repelling
his advances and admitted using the
knife. She was held in $500 bail for
the grand jury. Tonquin is in orange
Memorial Hospital with a 5und in his
back.
They have had rows before. The
woman says Thai Tonquin began to
tease her and then struck her with a
chair. She picked up a potato knife
and stabbed him in the back. The po-
lice got the impression that the man
was dying in the hospital and Detec-
tive Wendell was sent to the institution
TO get his statement. He will recover.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
AUTOIST PAROLED AFTER
RUNNING DOWN ORANGE BOY.

Clarence M. Schultz. Of 70 Overlook
road. Upper Montclair, was arraigned
in the Orange Police Court today on a
charge of running down John Riffel.
IL years old. of q Madison street. Or
ange, in his automobile in Main street.
Orange. last night. He was paroled In
the custody Of his counsel. The boy
is in Orange Memorial Hospital un-
der the care of DR.. John II. Bradshaw.
Mr.. Schultz left instructions for the
boys care at his expense.
The youth walked in front Of the
auto after alighting from a west-bound
trolley car at Main and Bell streets.
Mr.. Schultz took him to the hospital
in his car. The youths condition Is
improved and he win probably re-
cover.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
NEWARKER DIES ON
NATIVE HEATH IN IRELAND.
Peter Grace Passes Away at
Ballymore, Ireland.

Peter Grace, who spent the greater
part of his life In the city of Newark,
died March / at his late home In
Ballymore, Eustace county, Kildare.
ireland, at the age of 20 years.
Coming to Newark when a lad, Mr..
Grace settled at Clifton and Seventh
avenues, where he conducted a bakery
business. During his residence here he
had made a wide circle of friends.
About even years ago he sold out
his business and disposed of his prop
erty, and went back to his native
heath, where he longed to spend the
remainder OF his days. His wife died
about four years age, and Mr.. Grace
had been making his home with his
daughter, Mrs. Charles O'Neill. He is
survived by Mrs. O'Neili and another
daughter, Mrs. Robert L. Doris, of
Newark.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
UNABLE TO BE PRESENT
AT FUNERAL OF WIFE.

Word has beer received from Anton
Asher, husband of Anna Asher. known
on the stage as Anna Fields. who
dropped dead on Tuesday, that he will
be unable to be present for the
funeral services this afternoon al the
undertaking parlors of w. Nelson
Knapp, East Orange. He Is playing
with 1.-THE Man from Home" company
at Memphis, Tenn. The services were
conducted by Rev. Thomas G. Walk
ley. rector of Grace Episcopal Church.
Several theatrical people from New
York and elsewhere we're invited to
attend the funeral. The body will be
cremated in Jersey City tomorrow
morning, and it is probable that the
ashes will be placed alongside those OF
her mother in Long Island.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
GROCER'S CLERK HELD ON
ENLIGHTENMENT CHARGE.

George Daily, "a years old, Of %
James street. this city, today ur-
rendered to the police of East Orange
when re learned his employer. Charles
Nj. Savacool, grocer, of % Park ave-
nue., had charged him with the en-
bezzlement of Sc. Daily had not COM
pleted paying his employer the money
back, as the latter says he promised
to do. Margaret DAILY, his aunt, agreed
to pay the $50 this morning, but Re-
corder Mott said this would have to
be decided upon later, after the grand
jury had received the complaint. The
aunt then supplied 5000 bail to await
action on the complaint.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
NORTHWESTERN IMPROyERS
HOLD SPECIAL MEETING.

A special meeting of the Northwest.
ern Improvement Association was held
at the hall, 3S9 Third avenue. last
night. Asseinblymen r. Mitchell and
Sickles were on hand. MI. Sickles gave
an address on the canal-abandonment
bill in all its many forms and urged
city ownership of the canal bed, TO be
used as a rapid-transit road in the
neal future. /.
At the close of the meeting three now
members were admitted into member
ship.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
EAST ORANGE MAN MISSING.

A. c. Patterson, of 81 Main street,
East Orange, today reported to the po-
lice that his father, William Patterson,
who lived with him, has been missing
several days, and asked that a search
be made for him. Mr.. Patterson is So
years old, weighs 1870 poun1s, is five feet
seven inches in height, gray hair and
smooth face, and wore a black over
coat and blue suit. Mr.. Patterson
many years 10 lost his left eye.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02

To assure harmony. the committee
has decided to furnish all exhibitors
with floor covering. ratings n signs.
and to provide the general decorations
and Nominations.
Space is to be offered for sale today.
and literature concerning the project is
being sent to manufa. lrers of the
Newark Industrial district.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
IN CRITICAL CONDITION
AFTER FALL FROM TOWER.

Falling from a railroa6 tower near
his home, IA Dodd terrace, East Orange,
yesterday, Peter Shannon sustained a
fracture ct the base of tie skull. lie is
in a critical condition in st. Mary's
Hospital, Orange. Shannon was in an
Erie tower in Glenwood avenue, but
was not employed there. and the rail-
road folk say he was skylarking when
he stumbled e,d fell doy stairs. He
had improved somewhat today.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
Judge Dugan Gives Verdict
Against His Own ReI0tiUe

and produced books showing an ac-
count In her lame. Cross-examined,
however. Mr.. Davis was forced to adj
init that the Mrs had been written
in a different colored ink from the re-
mainder Of the name. Judge Dugan
then granted a motion for a nonsuit.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
CHARLES 3. EAToN's FUNERAL.

Frneral services will be held tonight
at 8 o'clock for Charles G.. Eaton, of SO
North Eighteenth street, East Orange,
who died on Thursday of a complica-
ton Of diseases. Rev. L. N. D. Wells
will officiate at the late residence of
the deceased. Mr.. Eaton was 81 years
old and had resided in East Orange
eighteen years. He is survived by his
wife and three sons.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
Stranger Collects 81
Each from People With
Rooms to Rent.

Frederick Bendel'' is a much sought
man in Harrison. Several women of
the town anxiously await his return.
Bendel duped unsuspecting housewives
with a story about a ham and COL
lected 81 in each case.
He has taking ways, according to
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
WANTS S28,55o
/. FOR CALDWELL SCHOOLS.

Voters at the annual school meeting
In Caldwell will be called upon to
approve a budget amounting to $1S.600s
The budget was prepared by the Board
of Education last night. An additional
bond issue of $4,000 to meet the re-
auirements for better ventilation in the
schools will be voted on. The board
will heed s2S, $50, but the difference will
be furnished by the state.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
TWO pEDDLHRs FINED $40 EACH.

After Mrs. Sadie Aratefski, of 50 Nor
folk street, toll Judge Herr that she
had been threatened by two men who
said they wanted to -. her filters,
Joseph Harris, 37-years old, who said
he lived at 571a Thirteenth avenue and
Nathan Harkins. 55 years old, who said
he lived at 81 Plane street, were fined
$40 each for peddling without a
license.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
LECTURE ON IRISH iTUm0R.

Miss Gertrude NJ. o'Reilly. of Dublin,
Ireland, will lecture in Association Hall.
Caldwell, on Irish Wit and Humor."
Friday evening. March 10, for the
benefit of st. Aloysius r. c. Church.
Songs will be given during the eve
ming.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02

Owing to the variety Of displays
here will be large booths and small
booths designed to he care of every
Lind of exhibit, from ponderous ma
chinery to diminutive specialties.
An elaborate scheme of decorating
and lighting is being developed with
& view to making the exposition the
most attractive of its kind ever seen in
the country.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
HITS WIFE WITH PLATE.

Charged with throwing plate at his
wife and cutting her over the left eye,
William Brooks, a negro, 80 years old.
211 Warren street. was held in $500
bail by Judge Herr in the Second Pre-
cinct Police Court today.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-02
City'S Industrial Shoz0
VIII Be Greatest Ever
MADE in Newark Goods to Be Displayed at Coming Event in
First Regiment Armory-Floor Space Plans Completed.

n LooR plans for the Newark Industrial Exposition have been completed
n by the official architects Gunbert & Beetle, who have in charge the
planning of the building arrangements For the first time all OF the
race in the big First Regimen Arnory will be utilized.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-06-27

Mrs. Arthur Staehley of Ard
m re. Okla. and her little dau-
ghter, Carolyn and mother Mrs.
Carrie Maxwell are the guests
of Senator P. S. Maxwell ut the
Hotel Crittenden and will spend
several weeks visiting old friends
and scenes around Marion.
The concrete fever is extending in
every direction, north, south, east and
west L. E. Wick Yor C. J. Pierce com
pleted foot walk the entire length
of his property occupied by w. o.
Tucker on north Main street. r. E.
Flanary has completed . fine walk in
front of his property on West Salem
street and now the concrete men are
as far east as A. c. Moore's property
where nice walks are now being laid.
Others will follow suit naturally.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-06-27

Miss Ina Koon of Salem was in
the city Sunday enroute home
from a visit to friends and relat-
ives in the Caldwell Springs sec.
ton. While here she was the
guest of Miss Ethel Boar and
Mabel and Katie Yandell, her
cousins
Miss Francis Blue returned
Monday afternoon from a de.
lightful visit of two weeks in
Evansville, Inda., the guest of
her aunt. Mrs. r. L. Orme.
FOUND at the opera house
Saturday night a breast-pin with
set, also scarf pin. Owners may
have same by calling at the Crit
tenden Press Office and paying
for this advertisement. S. M. ].
Beverly Todd Towery of Gin.
cinnat2i. Ohio was here Saturday
shaking hands with his many
friends. He was enroute to Pin.
ey where on Sunday he was un.
tied in marriage to Miss Myrtle
Todd.
Ned Cruce. son of the late F.
M. Cruce who went to Toppenish
Wash about six years ago will re
turn to Thine. Livingston county
soon. He recently lost his wife
and will bring his two children
to his mother Mrs. Lavisa Cruce
to raise, and will remain in KY,
and make his home. His wife
was Miss Bobbie Ward of Thine.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-06-27

j. F. Order of Fredouia was
in the city Sunday to attend the
installation services at the Main
Street Presbyterian CHURCH
Miss Isabel Howerton OF FIRE
donia was the guest this week of
Miss Eva Clement on Lower Bel
leville st.
Russell Gray of Salem was in
city Sunday the guest of his mar,
ents Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Gas On
north main.
John c. Gates of Princeton
the X. X. Attorney was here this
week looking after the companys
interests in the circuit court.
Byrd Guess was in the city Saturday
from his home in the Fredonia valley
and took home with him one Of Coch-
ran a Co. best vehicles
&. c. Newcom of Weston, who
attended the West Ky. State
Normal at Bowling Green has
returned home.
Mrs. Lola Davidson has return
ed from keota. Okla. after a
months visit to her son, Archie
Davidson and his wife.
+. II. James. the mill-man Of
kuttawa was the guest of his
parents. MIR. and Mrs. l.. II.
James Sunday and Monday.
J. b. Hubbard. representing
the Western Recorder, Louisville
spent several days in the city
this week. Todd CO. Progress
trenton, NY.
VIM. Elliott Of Henderson was
the guest Of his daughter, Mrs.
Horace Masters on South main
st. Sunday and several days
this week.
Fred Hillyard of Repton. son
Of Geo. w. Hillyard who was
student at the Western XIV. Nor
NAL at Bowling Green has return
ed home.
NJ. o. Eskew's many friends
are glad to see him up and about
Oscar has had a seige Of it, be.
ing confined TO his room several
months with blood poison.
Miss Mary +. Cameron return
ed from North Ills. Sunday af-
ternoon after a pleasant weeks
visit TO her brother. T. J. Cam
eron and family.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-06-27

Go to M. F. Pogue & Co.. and
get goods at Cost for Cash, for
the next 80 days. w. o. Wicker
will wait on you. The whole
stock must sell.
1tp Mexico. Ky.
Rev. J. W. Hudiburg Of May.
field was entertained while in
the city by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
B. Hina. Rev. Hudiburg prea-
ched the installation sermon
Sunday at the Main St. Presby.
terrain church.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-06-27

Mrs. Emma Hayward. of Marion,
vice president Of St Vincent's Alum
nae. spent tAe week end with her
friend. Mrs. Thomas Alton. Morgan
field Sun
Mrs. Emma Hayward has re-
turned from St. Vincents where
she attended the commencement
exercises at st. Vincents Acad'
envy.
An infant of W. l.. Bigham died al
his home on north Main street and was
buried at the Old Cemetery Saturday
afternoon. Rev. Wallace Cliff offici'
atIng
r. NJ. Durham has recured good
position ut Darlington in the Barnes
Gown Co.'S store and has moved there
with his family Mrs Durham and
Miss Lois are delighted with their new
surroundings
Mrs. Myrtle Bell Of the Tribune Sec
ton did Saturday and was buried
Sunday at Sugar Grove. Rev W. j,
Hill officiating She resided on James
Pickens farm about miles east Of the
city and is survived by her husband and
little children.
Mrs c. +. Weldon and two little
daughters will leave todsy for Ply
mouth, III 80 visit ar old friend and
neighbor, Mrs. Ohio Johnson. Mrs,
Johnson before her marriage was Miss
Ollie Rice of this county and has many
friends here and in the county.
Mrs. A. V. McAfee who arriv-
ed last week from California has
gone to Crider to spend a few
days with her daughter, Mrs. j.
+. Dean.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-06-27

Mrs. r.. G. King and :children
of Memphis, Tenn. are the guest
of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. @.
M. Conyer at the Hotel Critten.
den.
VIM. Adams of the Chapel
Hill Section is delivering rasp-
berries in large quantities On the
Marion market that are juicyand
delicious, of flavor, and fine for
jelly, jam or preserves at 6Octs.
per gallon.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1912-06-27

Miss Gladys Long of Shreves-
port, La, who has been the at
tractive guest of Miss Marion
Clement on south main street
for the past two weeks will leave
Saturday for Michigan to spend
the months of July and August
with her parents at their sum-
mer home and on an automobile
trip of the Michigan Peninsula.