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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15

For the sixth week in General
assembly the indications are that
things are going along as well as can
be expected. Some persons have
said that the small number Of bills
which have been introduced in the
last few weeks is cause for the small
amount of work, but if the Legis-
lature can cut down the number OF
bills introduced each session it has
done for the State a grand piece OF
work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15

Newburyport, Mass, Mrs. Chas.
Jackman, states : II greatly feared
| was going to have tuberculosis so
| got Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound and took it. The hemor-
rhage stopped and today | am well
strong woman with no sign of tu-
bercolosis trouble. | always keep
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in
the house as it keeps the whole
family free from colds" For sale
by John w. Thurston. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15
LEGISLATIVE HAPPENINGS
By Special CORRESPONDENT

Mr.. Cameron has rounded Essex
county into shape, so that the Bright
on Municipal court has a fairly good
chance of being a fixture in the
county. The bill has been introduced
and it is understood that the county
will advance its interest. This bill
is so arranged that they may hold 6
session of the court at any time, al
any place there may be a demand fol
if
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15
A Correction
Editor of the Herald:

Editor of the Herald.
| see by the last Herald, that your
Montpelier correspondent, in speak,
ing about the report of highway taxes
raised in this county, says the town
of Maidstone raised no highway tax
except the SD.
The fact is, the town raised 100000
to meet 100000 for permanent roads.
Please make this correction in your
next issue,
Very truly yours,
Richard Beattie
Maidstone, Nov. IL.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15

Mr.. Bowker of Lunenburg has
introduced a bill providing for
amendments as to the State acts of
1910, regarding peddlers in which he
explains what a peddler is and gives
definition so they can come under
the laws of the State.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15

The State Board of Health have
filed their report and under the head
ing of sanitary conditions of build
ings, they find that one public build
ing in Brighton is without fire
escapes, and the system of ventilation
in school buildings with the exception
of one, is very poor. The conditions
in Brunswick are favorable, while in
Canaan they find the toilet-room in
the station, bad, and that of the IL
public buildings in the town only one
has fire escapes, and the hotel, two
stories high, has no fire escape,
while three buildings, two stories
high, used as tenements, have no fire
escapes, and four places of amuse.
ment have no fire escape. Bloom.
fields health officer gave the State
Board no report.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15

The Public Service Commissions
report just issued shows nice cuts of
the two crossings eliminated in Essex
County, one at Guildhall and one in
Maidstone.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15

This week we again add a chapter
to the Guildhall case. The commit
tee have become somewhat animated
over the House, leaving their report
on the Table, and briefs are being
prepared by the Speaker of the House
and c. D. Watson, to be presented
to the Attorney General for his opin-
ion as to tho ruling of the House on
the matter. The Speaker ruled that
the House had once decided the
matter and therefore they could not
again decide and that decision gave
Mr.. Kellum his seat. Mr.. Ball is
still in the city and the election
committee feel that in justice to each
of the men from Guildhall the
matter should be decided.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15
FRIDAY NovEMBEn L 1912
Editor OF the Herald;

Editor OF the Herald;
Everybody has been interested j
the election and its results, and :
story on how an election in Massachu
sets is conducted, the methods bein
somewhat different than N Vermont
may prove interesting.
Voting booths in ciaas are erect
for that purpose, and are abe.
twelve feet by twenty-five in 81.
About two-thirds Of the space T.
fenced of and inside that enclosJ
are shelves with partitions for use
voters. election oil ser5 are ms
the raiI--a warden, who has charge
of the booth, clerk, and four ballet
inspectors, these men represent
equally in number the two politi-a
parties who cast the largest number
of votes at the last State election.
Now let US follow an imaginary |
voter from the start to the finish.
Before he goes up to the rail for
his ballot he can if he wishes, study
a sample posted on the wall. Before
entering the enclosure he gives his
name and address to an Inspector who
has voting list, this man marks the
name, announces it as checked, and
the second Inspector passes up a
ballot and the voter proceeds to
mark it. The ballot itself resembles
those you have up there as to mark
ing etc. The ballot used in my Ward
Nov 5, had ITO names on it and some
constitutional amendments to be vot-
ed Yes or Mo-. Having marked
the ballot the voter gives his name
to the third Inspector who checks it
on his voting list, the voter deposits
the ballot on the dial of the counting
machine, the fourth Inspector turns a
handle which causes the ballot to fall
into the box, at the same time regis
tering the count, so when the polls
close the total is shown. The voter
passes along out-of-door and the job
is done.
If the voter needs assistance he
calls on the Warden. Apolice officer
holds the key to the ballot box and
opens it only on request of the Ward
en-, in case it gets clogged up.
When the polls close, the ballots are
all taken out, folded, counted anC
tabulated, the total agreeing with
the number registered on the ballot
box.
The general rule is to so divide
Wards and precincts that the tota
vote cast will not likely be over 600
thus facilitating the work of getting
out the returns.
Many peculiar things happen in {
voting booth as noted by the officers
when counting.
For instance, last Tuesday saw f.;
ballot where the voter put a eros
against Taft and Sherman, anC
then on the vacant space provided
he wrote in the names of the Wilson
electors, this of course, caused tn
ballot to be counted as blank.
Another put cross in the spac
opposite the headings of each of tn
Presidential groups, thus voting TO
six tickets.
People come in and ask for Taf
ballot, or Wilson, or other candidate
as their ideas lead them.
But isn't it a great institution
Millions of men voting on one da
for group of men to handle tn
affairs of the country! Andi ever
man should realize that next to tn
duty he ows his God, ranks in import
ance the duty of so acquainting hin
self with the issues of the day tina
he may intelligently go to the poll
and excise the right the Constitutio
gives him of taking part in Govern
ment of which he is a part.
W.P
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15

One of the most important
measures which has been considered
in the last week and which has caus-
ed more discussion than any other
bill, perhaps is Senate Is, the state
wide option measure. This was kill.
ed in the Senate and the vote was Is
to 10. Senator Dale voted in the
affirmative on the measure.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15

Senator Dale of Essex county pre-
sided in the Senate Wednesday in
the absence of the Lieut.. Governor
who was out of the city.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15

The Northern Traction Company
seems to be "in right" with the
General Assembly this year, in spite
of the fact that the tax commissioner
would not accept their taxes last
year, for the bill has passed the house,
although Mr.. Clayton of London
derry who knows but little of the
conditions in the Northern part Of
the State opposed it. The bill found
a friend in Mr.. Cook Of Lyndon who
supported it and Mr.. Foss was not
even given a chance to make his
maiden speech on the measure.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15

Another bill has been introduced
by one of the Essex county men.
1t is by Mr.. Kennedy Of Victory, and
appropriates $4,000 for work on the
stage road from Damon Crossings
to Victory. The work to be done
under the inspection and supervision
of the State Highway Commissioner
and will probably go as for as the
Kennedy farm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15

The Republicans are up in arms
over the passage of the marking of
the ballot bill in the House which
provides that each ballot shall be
marked with a cross against each
candidates name instead of at the
head of the column. 1t passed on a
yea and nay vote Tuesday afternoon
and the vote in Essex county was
those in favor of the bill were Mr..
Clough of Bloomfield; Mr.. Gilkey of
Brunswick; Mr.. Cutting of Concord;
Mr.. Kellem of Guildhall; Mr.. Royal
of Lexington; Mr.. Lathe OF Maid
stone; Mr.. Kennedy of Victory.
Those voting against the passage
of the bill were Mr.. Frizzell, of
Canaan; Mr.. Ball, of East Haven;
Mr.. Carpenter, of CRANKY; Mr., Bow
ker, of Lunenburg; Mr.. Cameron, of
Norton. The Progressives and Dem
ocrats stood together on the bill and
drew some Republicans.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15

Mr.. Cutting some time ago intro
duced bill for marker of the
memorial Of the first normal school
in America, which has not yet work
ed its way through the committee
hands. 1t is one of those calling for
a small appropriation which are being
held upon until it is found how much
can be divided in appropriations.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-11-15
Carnations are now Fine
We have them at SO and 30C
per dozen

Haven't you sick friends
whom a few would cheer?
Or some friend who is not
sick, whom they will make
more friendly; they will cheer
you up if you have them in
your own home. We are
not going this way but once.
We ship by mail or
express.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-08
Frederick and Joseph II.

During Frederick the Greats visit to
Joseph II. Of Austria at Neustadt he
came into personal touch with some
Of those Austrian generals to whom
he chad only spoken hitherto through
the roar Of cannon" When Loudon
entered to take his place at the table
Frederick called out to him: Come and
sit near me, M. Loudon. l much prefer
you by my side to facing YOU" Fred
erick had several busts Of the emperor
at Sans Souci, and when he looked at
them he would remark. THAT Is q
young man on whom I must keep an
eye" The Austrian sovereign was am
bilious, and Frederick distrusted him
He put it this way: 1.-THE Emperor 10
seph has q head. He is capable OF
much. 1t is a pity he always takes the
second step before be has made the
frst."-"A Mystic on the Prussiar
Throne"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-08
THE VOTE in
SOUTH AMB0Y
Over the Outcome in
the School Board.
% the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
South Amboy, Nov. 8:-Although
election is over there is considerable
discussion around the town as to
who is elected members of the Board
of Education. There were three
candidates to be elected and the total
vote resulted as follows:
George Oliver (two years) $50;
William Wyckoff (two years., 633;
John Sutliff Gone year,, 567; Sam
uel Locker 1.-TWO years., $50; Edwin
Roddy 1.-TWO years., SAT; Charles t.
Mason Gone year,, 629.
AS will appear, Wyckoff and
Mason received the highest number
of votes cast, while Oliver and Lock
er received a tie vote, both being
above Roddy, while as between
Mason and Sutliff, who were oppo-
nents for the one year term, Mason
received the largest number of votes.
Now as to the result: AS Oliver
and Locker had a tie vote neither
could be elected, therefore there is
a vacancy to be filled, and 1t is claim
ed that Sutliff is elected as he had
the next highest vote to Mason. Is
this correct? Will anyone give us
the information through the NEWS
and help out the dilemma?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-08
SKATING POND AT THE
SOUTH AMBOY STATION
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
South Amboy, Nov. 8:-The N. Y.
& L. B. Railroad Company, or rather
some of their employees, have the art
of making things worse around their
depot in this city when they under
take to improve the surroundings.
For years in the fall and winter the
plot of ground between Broadway
and the depot was a quagmire, then
a little over a year ago the company
made a cinder path which was quite
passable between the street and de-
pot. A few weeks ago the sidewalk
fronting the depot was raised to con-
form to the grade of the street and
a quantity of earth was dumped be-
tween the sidewalk and depot, but
not enough to raise 1t to a level with
the sidewalk, which, acting as q dam
when it rains. makes 1t almost i'm
passable. When 1t rained yesterday
it was in such a condition that one
could hardly find a way from the
street to the platform. If this place
should freeze when it fills there is no
doubt 1t would make a good skating
rink,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-08
WOODBRIDGE

George Brewster, Jr., was an out
of town visitor Thursday.
Mrs. Andrew Keyes is entertaining
her mother, Mrs. Marston and sister,
Mrs. Smith, of Pennsylvania at her
home in Railway avenue.
Mis- Jennie Shourds entertained a
number of fsiends at her home in Ed
gar's Hill Thursday evening.
Prof. j. II. Love was an out of
town visitor Thursday.
Owing to the storm yesterday there
was only n session in the schools.
The minstrel to be given by the
members of the w. A. A. in the club
house Saturday evening promises to
be a great success.
A girls bowling team was organ
ICED in the Parish House Thursday
evening.
Miss Maud Schoder is Ill at her
home in Railway avenue.
While walking along the freight
station platform on Tuesday Charles
Numbers, ticket agent at the P. r,
R. depot, missed his footing and fell
from the platform, severely bruising
his right arm and shoulder, and re-
ceived some cuts OF the face. The
large truck broke his fall and saved
him from worse injuries.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-08
SAY RtViLLE

Tonight the Yankees will roll the
Cubs at Popp's bowling alleys.
Dewey CRUDE who has been maKlhs
his home with his aunt at Burts
Creek for some time past, left TINS
week to reside with his father IN
Pennsylvania.
Mrs, Eva McHale, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H..
c.. Lockhart, returned to her nome
in Boston, Thursday.
Mrs. Lewis Folger, of New Bruins
wick, spent Wednesday with her
father, Mr.. Michael Craven.
A successful euchre party ana
dance was conducted in Seggels hall
no Monday night by the w. z. Club
and a neat sum of money was rallied
for the benefit Of the church of Our
LADY Of Victories. The prizes were
won by the following persons: Louis
Wagner one-half ton coal; Miss Julia
Smullen, mantel clock. Many other
prizes were also awarded.
Louis Wagner has the highest
score in the bowling tournament,
which Is being held at Pops alleys.
Mrs. Thomas Dolan deserves a
good deal Of credit for her work and
interest in the Catholic euchre.
The monthly eachers circle of the
S~ayreville public schools was held In
school No. l Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Herbert returned to her home
In Englishtown Wednesday.
Mrs. Johnson, of South Amboy,
WAS the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
James Van Cleaf Thursday.
Mrs. John d. Van Pelt, of New
Brunswick, spent Thursday with
her daughter. Mrs. George Sullivan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-08
SOUTH AMB0Y

John Fltzmorris, of Augusta
street, was a Middletown visitor yes
terday forenoon.
Veterans of the civil war on and
after February 4 will be paid their
pensions by check direct from Wash
ington. No voucher hereafter Will
be filed out and sent to the agency.
A check will be sent to each pen
sioner, who will have 1t cashed only
when signed by two identifying wit
nesses.
Edward Whitworth was a visitor
at Middletown yesterday forenoon.
Gottlob Straub was a business
visitor out of town yesterday after
noon.
R. P. Mason, Sr., made a business
trip to Perth Amboy yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. Kathryn Forman died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Andrew
Forman, in Roosevelt street, about
1880 o'clock last night. She was
nearing her eighties. She is the
mother of Eugene Forman, OF Me-
chanicsville.
John Ulmer, Of Catherine street.
was home on the sick list yesterday
and may be compelled to remain for
some time as his health Is In, poor
condition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-08
PORT

Miss Mae Leddy, Of Newark, spent
Sunday In town.
C. Rodney spent Sunday in Perth
Amboy.
Mrs. Helen FEM spent Monday in
Perth Amboy with relatives.
Mrs. A. Yorcensky, formerly of
town, spent Monday here with
friends.
A baby boy has arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mcdonnell.
Mr.. Edward Doody spent Tuesday
out of town.
Mr.. F. Johnson, of Railway, spent
Tuesday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson, of Railway,
were visitors in town Thursday.
Mrs. James Moore is entertaining
her sister from New Brunswick.
The many friends Of Robert Irvine
who was seriously Ill at his home
will be glad to learn that he is a
little improved.
Regular meeting of Port Reading
Fire Company No. /, will be held
next Monday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-08
A CELEBRATION
At JAMESBURG.
Democrats Have Victory
Parade and Fireworks.
,... 20 ,bs EVENING NEWS,

Special to the NJ we.
J%amesburg, Nov. 8:-For the first
time in sixteen years local Democ-
racy was seen In its most enthusiast
tic mood Wednesday night. TO
prove this state of affairs to the
whole town the leaders of the James
burg Democratic Club hired the
Citizens Cornet band and purchased
all the red fire in town and to the
strains of martial music the follow
ers of woodrow Wilson to the num-
Der of almost two hundred formed
in line of march in front or Demo
cratic headquarters and proceeded
to do the town up brown. LED by
Howard Conover bearing a large
american flag, came ex-Mayors Fred
erick Nodocker and Abijah Chamber
lain and the present mayor, Elmer
r. Patten. The band was next In
line with the large crowd Of Demo-
Gratis. many of them bearing brooms,
emblematic of what they a accom-
plished in the way of a clean sweep.
Alexander Ballantyne, dressed as q
Quaker lady, made the hit OF the
evening.
The line Of march was down Rail-
road avenue to BuckeleW avenue, TO
Lake street, countermarched to the
lake, where a display of fireworks
was shown in charge OF John n.
Baremore, assisted by George Sand
berg.
The serenaders called on Assem-
blyman-elect John Kirkpatrick, VINO
responded to the calls for a speech
with a few we'll chosen words en-
bracing an eulogy of Governor
woodrow Wilson and promising to
give q good account of himself al
Trenton this winter. Cigars were
passed to the crowd and amid a
great hurrah and more music the
line OF march merrily made their
way to the homes Of the leading citi-
zens. where a serenade was given.
Among those visited were Mrs. VIII
liam H. Mathews, ex-Mayor Frede-
rick Nodocker, Paul s. Dawson Har-
vey Stonaker, William H. BROOKS,
George A. Shultz, Willard Formah'
George w. Richards, Frank n. pow
nall, John Waddy, DR.. j. c. Shlnn'
DR.. John L. Suydam, Rev. Samuel j
McClenaghan, Elmer e. Diblin, John
H. Baremore, Alexander Ballantyne,
Speeches were made by Messrs. j. L,
suydam, j. C. Shinn and John
Waddy, Republicans, who thanked
the guests for the kindly feeling dis
played and predicted as Americans
that the coming four years would be
fruitful OF success. Stops were also
made at Anthony Dughi's and James
IHampton's. The paraders were dis
missed at borough hall at 1890, fol
lowing more speechmaking and
music.
Much Of the credit for the good
showing made by the local Demo
Gratis is being given Elmer Diblfn'
the new1y-elected committeeman
who has taken a firm grip on the
situation in a manner that will be
productive of results.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-08
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After Consumption

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