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1.-THE FLIRTING PRINCESS !,
 WAS ONLY HALF GOOD

With an elaborate display of cos humes, shapely girls, some catchy music poorly sung and an occasional speciality of merit and the introduce tion of that now famous dance, "The Turkey Trot," which has been pro- hibited in dance halls of some North ern cities, ''The Flirting Princess managed to hold the attention of a good sized audience and Judge Grace's judicial jurors, who occupied boxes, for full two hours last night
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-15
T. G. Class Entgrtained.

Edgar and Roy Custer entertained the members of the T. c. Sunday school class of the First Methodist church last evening at their home, No. 320 West Fifth avenue. Twenty couples attended the affair The Val
 entine idea was carried out in the decorations and the refreshments, hearts and cupids and red carnations being used. The gue;ts were met at the dog, by the mother of the hosts, Mrs. J. c. Custer, and Little Benjamin Luck. After the guests arrived tho couples separated and later matched hearts for partners during the even- ing. The affair was a most enjoyable one and Misses Merle Barnes and Jes- sic White and Prof. Bassett were awarded the prizes ill the contests.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-15
Valentine

F&aPNtiIG 8$H,
 Mrs. (. Mitchell Williamson, oi Birmingham, Ala. twas the honoree of a beautifully appointed Valentine Tea given by her mother, Mrs. c. Nj. Philpot, and sister, Miss Rosalie Philpot, at their home on West FifJh avenue yesterday afternoon. A large number of the friends of the hon- cree and hostresses called during the receiving hours, from 3 to , o'clock.
 In keeping with the day-St Val entina's-the house decorations were red hearts and cupids, which were in festoons, and suspended from the center to the four corners of the rooms Besides these were used ferns, palms, red carnations, calia lilies anu dzalias.
 The guesls Were met at the doo. by hltle Charles Waies Ragiand, who took oAei1 cards. Ill the reception ball tne callers were met Ey Mes u1mes ii. K Honey, V. D. Wllk12s and (s. fl. iMdIt1n The guests Were then greeted by the hostesses, Mrs. Phll- pot aud Miss Phllpot and the non cree, Mrs. Williamson, III the parlof' On d table III this room was vase filled wnh magnificent calla lilies and narcissus, forming a charming contrast to the deep tones of the ota~ CT decorations which were in req hearts, cupids and carnations.
 Mrs. A. M. Barrow and Mrs. Dls- lard Saunders led the guests into the living room where they were well comed by Mesdames A. w. troupe Haynes Gregory, A. w. Mills ana Mary Musselmann. Red was the col'f motif in this room and carnations and azalias were used ill profuslon.
 In the dining room the table was centee,ed with a beautiful silves vase supported by a Cupid filled With
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-15

10 $$335. Those fined were Clifton KslIy white, drunk, $5; Mat rhc~ Williams. negro, drunk, $5;
 Henderson Johnson, negro drunk, $J;
 Ho@tie Aorad, negr6ss, disturbing the peace, B.; Annie Wesley, negress, disu bing the peace, $5; T. J. Coors, white, drunk and disorderly, $10.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-15
Embroidery lCInh.

Mrs. A. J. Hearin was the hostess yesterday afterndon to the Ladies Embroidery Club. The home was prettily decorated in the Valentine idea and the color scheme was red and white. Mrs Hearin was assist ed in entertaining by her daughter, Mrs. Will Lockwood. A large num5e" of the members were present and the afternoon was spent in fancy em- b. oidary work. At the close of the afternoon delightful refreshments, in which the Valentine idea WAS also c2r- ried out, were served.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-15
RETAIL MERCHANTS
 TO MEET TUESDAY

A meeting of the retail merchants of the city has been called for next Tuesday night at the Chamber of Commerce, at which time their af- fairs will be discussed and matters of great importance to them will be considered. The retail merchants of the city are to take an important part in the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce and Secretary Spaulding is preparing to outline many plans that will be for their benefit ill the con- duct of their businesses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-15
EVOLUTION SPREADS
 IN OLD MEXICO

Washington, Feb. 14.-Ohicial in- formation received by the Department Of State today indicates that the rev olutidn in Mexico is spreading like a prairie fire. The smouldering embers of msurrection at Cruces, Rodeo, Ca- taIina and Nazes, all in Durango, have broken into flames. Reports from Consuls at Durango is that foreigners in that state are in positive danger.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-15
SEVEN BUY LOTS
 IN PACKINGTOWN

Seven local business men yester- days subscribed for one block of lots in Packingtown to encourage Simon Nhitestone in his efforts to establish packing house in the Eastern sub urbs cf this city. The business men got together and subscribed for one lot each in the same block. They are J. F. Mcintyre, w. D. Hearn, E. B. and F. R. Bloom, w. F. Coleman John B. Speers and James Gould.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-15
AMERICAN LEAGUE
 ADOPTS SCHEDULE.

Chicago, Feb. 14-The American League adopted playing schedule for the coming season today. This was the chief and practically the only im- pcrtant happenings. After a short session the magnates adjourned until tomorrow at noon, when they will con- slider the ratification of changes in the national agreement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-15
FARMERS RAPIDLY
 LETTING COTTON GO

zeola, Feb. li.-The farmers of tais vicinity are seiling off rapidly tue cot Ecu they have been holdia5 for sever- al months. The acreage Will be con -tdetably Iigh.ar in this section Corn and small grain will ttlte the place of the cotton left ou' D. r Phillips and Sen, cotton buyers here bought eigh- teen bales yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-15
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Willing Workers.

The Willing Workers will mest this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Bluff City Club. The hostesses will be Mesdames A. F. Dfeyfus, NJ. E. Bloom, s. A. Rosenberg, Mo Levine and +. c. Bluthenthal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-15
Sunday School Union Meeting.

Miss Minnie Allen, of Little Rock, the we'll known and popular Sunday school worker, is in the city and ar arrangements are being made to hold a Sunday School Union meeting at the Christian Church Friday evening at 8 o'clock. All Sunday school workers are invited to be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-15

LOST OR STOLEN-A BLACK AND white pointer pup, five month: old, answers to the name of "Jeff,' Re ward for information or return of the dog. Hartell Toney, Phone 101.
 15 St
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-15
Reception For Pastor.

Tine Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist church entertained with an informal reception last even- ing git the Baraca and Philathea
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
ASSAULTS MAN
IS ARRESTED
James Kelly is Locked Up
on Charge.

James Kelly, sixty-one years old,
giving his address as GOO West Thir-
tieth street, Manhattan, was locked
up last night in the Eightieth pre-
cinct police station charged with as
saulting James Dissosway, eighty
years old, of Shore road, Rossville.
Mr.. Dissosway, who is a former JUS
tice of the peace of the county of
Richmond before consolidation,
comes down to Tottenville every
night to take his son, Edward Dissos-
way, bookkeeper for the Arthur XIII
Towing Company, to his home. He
had left his horse and wagon under
the shed of the former West End
Hotel and gone to the office of the
towing company. When he return
ed he found that q bag containing
peanuts were gone. Kelly, who was
under the shed, was accused of TAX
ing them. He denied any knowledge
of the peanuts and when caught
with the goods on him and when
Dissosway, who is spry for his age,
attempted to take them, Kelly struck
him in the left eye. Dissosway, who
Is very deaf, went to the Ninety
ninth precinct station and made a
complaint. Patrolman H. B. Winant,
who was assigned to the case, found
Kelly at the railroad station and
placed him under arrest charged
with assault. He will be arraigned
in the first district court today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
HELP IN WOOL
BILL PASSAGE
La Toilette Measure Adopted
-"0ld Guard Routed.

Washington. July 26.-After Il strug'
gle In the senate which lasted nearly
twelve hours Senator La Toilette again
emerged as the successful champion Of
tariff revision. The little Wisconsin
senator quickly seized upon an opening
offered him by the regular Republicans
and the Democrats and forced the
adoption by the senate of the identical
La Toilette wool revision bill that was
introduced by him at the last session
and passed by the senate. This was
the measure that served as the basis
of compromise in the last session with
the Democrats Of the house, and the In
dications are that 1t will again be used
by the leaders, Underwood and his col
leagues. in sending a wool revision bill
70 the White House.
Efforts were made by the regular
Republicans in the senate to block the
passage of the La Toilette bill, but the
Democrats, having seen their own
measure go down to defeat as the re-
suit Of a trick turned by the regular at
the last minute, Joined hands with La
Toilette and voted to put his measure
through. The Wisconsin statesman was
highly elated, and the Taft supporters
were correSpondingly downcast
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
PL EASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Howard Boyden
has returned home after a visit on
Long Island the past week.
Mrs. Joshua Hitchcock, OF Prince
Bay, was in Tottenville yesterday.
Mrs. Phoebe Marshall Is Ill at her
home In Sharrott venue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Schultz
and DR.. and Mrs. Joseph Kuhn, OF
Great Kills and Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Louis Garretson, of Annadale, have
returned from Fair Haven, N. j.,
where they spent some time.
Miss Laura Rover Is recovering
from the effects of a slight operation
at the Smith Inflrmary.
Misses Ravens. trained nurses at
the infrmary, were at home yester-
day.
Mrs. Alfred Palmer visited her
parents here yesterday.
Miss Rose Koenig, Of Brooklyn,
visited In Prince Bay, yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Martin have re-
turned to A%nnadale after a visit IN
Philadelphia.
William Williamson, Of Jersey
City, was in town yesterday.
George McVay and family are oc-
cupying a bungalow at Little Farms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bruggeman,
of Station avenue, are entertaining
friends from Manhattan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
VEHICLES MUST
CARRY LIGHTS
Police to Start Crusade
Here Tonight.

A crusade on all vehicles, auto
mobiles and bicycles that do not
carry a light is going to be made to-
night by the police. Following a
complaint of many owners of We
hicles with not complying with the
city ordinance In having a light pro-
perly displayed on hour after sun
down until one hour before sunrise
the police have received orders to
arrest all who do not comply with
the law. During the past few months
many autoists and bicycle riders
have been going about the streets of
this end of the island without dis
playing m light and 1t Is this that
has become dangerous for pedes-
TRANS crossing the streets at night.
The police are also seeing to 1t that
the ordinance In regard to the muf-
fer cutout is being enforced. Sew
eral motorcyclists. it Is said, are still
using the cutout. If caught they
will be dealt with according to law.
Motorcycle speeding on Amboy ave-
nue. and other streets on this end of
the island is going to be watched.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
STATEN ISLAND NEWS
BAND CONCERT Is HEARD
AT PLEASANT PLAINS

Music lovers from all parts of the
fifth ward were out in full force last
night at the third band concert of
the series under the park depart
ment of the city of New York that
was held at Pleasant Plains. Band
master F.. L. Hadkins, of the Tot
tenvflle band, was called repeatedly
to respond to An elaborate
program of classical music was rem
dered by the band. The concert
next week will be held in Tottenville
on the grounds of the Tottenville
Athletic Club. Mr.. Hadkins has ar
ranged another attractive program
for that time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
1OTIENVILLE

DR.. w. A. Gave, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Is visiting his father, George Cave
of Fisher avenue and Amboy road.
Mrs. Minnie Chapman, of Brook
Ign, has been visiting her brothers
Thomas Jobes, of Prince Bay, and
Captain Theodore Jobes, of this
place.
Mrs. Addie Walling, of Brooklyn
is the guest of friends here.
Miss Nellie DUNCAN visited In
Manhattan yesterday.
Mrs. Theodore Jobes and Mrs. A,
J. Smith visited Mrs. S. Cunningham.
of the Bronx, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Hoehn were at
the Elks clambake in Perth Amboy
yesterday.
Eugene Fountain is seriously Ill
at his home in Main street.
Misses Florence and Olive Kriner,
of Corning, N. Y, are visiting their
sister, Mrs. George A. Moore, of
Butler avenue.
Patrolman August Purden has re-
turned from his vacation.
Alfred Gray, of Elliott avenue,
who injured his right ankle some
llio d6O Ou HIS euSlut VI HIS mOlOT-
boat, Is able to be out again.
A meeting of the board Of COVER
nors of Aquehonga Athletic Club was
held last night.
United Council, Jr. O. U. A. M,
met last night.
A number from here were at the
band concert last night in Pleasant
Plains.
Abram M. %Sprague, H. E. Sprague
and ]. G. Murphy went to Keyport
yesterday in the latter's launch
Loretta.
A trial trip of the newhouseboat
Silouan at Browns shipyard was
made Yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
AVIATION MEET
AND CARNIVAL
Richmond Church Plans a
Big Affair.

From August 7 to the 18th, in
elusive, the Entire City Amusement
Company will run an aviation meet
and carnival on the fair grounds at
Dongon Hills as a benefit for the
building fund of st. Patrick's
church, Richmond. An aeroplane
and monoplane will make daily
flights, besides many other attrac-
tions.
Hurricane, the feetest-footed os-
trich in the world, has been Sc
cured, and will trot on the race
track every day. Hurricane is driven
to a four-wheel vehicle and is guild
ed in a manner just reverse to the
guiding of a horse. If the driver
wishes him to go to the right he
pulls the left rein, the contrary ma
ture of the bird being just the OPP
posite to what he Is requested to do.
In conjunction with Hurricane,
one of the largest ostrich farms
from Florida will have an exhibit
ton throughout the five days.
At the carnival in the evenings
there will be fireworks, cakewalks
and dancing in the pavilion.
George Boyd, a Staten Island
athlete, who has become an expert
aviator, having practiced with the
Rex monoplane at Nassau Boulevard
for nearly a year, expects to make a
preliminary flight over the island
several days before the meet takes
place, and will throw from the fly
ing machine admission tickets good
for the first day Of the meet, Au-
gust Z.
The admission each day will be
only twenty-five cents; children, ten
cents, thereby giving every resident
Of Staten Island an opportunity of
seeing flying machines Of the mod
ern type.
Father Donovan, with his charac-
t~erlstic energy, is bent upon making
this event a highly educational and
attractive entertainment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
CASSIDY PRESENTED WITH
A HANDSOME WATCH

Patrick H. Cassidy, who for many
years was superintendent Of the
Staten Island Rapid Transit railroad
and who was recently promoted to
assistant to the third vice president
of the B. and O., at Baltimore, was
given a surprise on his return home
from Baltimore. He was summoned
down to st. George to the B. and O.
pier dice, where he was presented
with a handsome gold watch and
chain by Frederick G. Syze, train
master of the Staten Island lines, in
behalf of a number Of his friends
and former subordinates. Mr.. Cas-
sidy at the conclusion of the presen-
tation address made some brief re-
marks and thanked those who had
given the watch and chain as a
token of their esteem.
EVENING NEWS covers the reSc
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
MAN MISSING.

Mrs. Vincent MUSE, of 1923 Am
boy avenue, Tottenville, has reported
to the police that John Munise,
forty-eight years old, a boarder at
her place, disappeared and has not
been heard of or seen since July 6.
Munise left home at that time to go
to work and since then nothing has
been heard of him. He is six feet
two inches tall and a well dressed.
A search has been instituted but as
yet nc trace of the missing man has
been found. He was a ship carpen-
ter and worked in n Of the local
yards.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
kEYPORT AUTO BREAKS
AXLE AT WOODROW

An automobile belonging to L. B.
Walling, of Keyport, broke a real
axle In Woodrow avenue, Woodrow,
on Wednesday night. Because the
car was travelling at a slow rate of
speed at the time no one in the ma
chine was hurt. Mr.. Walling, who
was driving. stopped the car at once.
In the machine we're several ladies.
The car was towed to the TottenVille
garage in Bentley street, Tottenville,
where 1t is being repaired. Mr..
Walling returned to Keyport by
train.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
MAN HELD FOR ASSAULT.

Magistrate Handy in the first dis
trist court at New Brighton yester-
day, held Joseph Kiefer, sixty years
old, of Broadway, Tottenville, in
$4,000 for further examination on
August 8. Kiefer Is charged with
felonious assault on John Bezzick,
of the same address on Monday
night. Bezzick is still at st. Vim
cent hospital with a fracture of the
skull.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
WORK BRISK AT DENTAL WORKS

Work at the s. S. White Dental
Works in Prince Bay has become
very brisk in the past few weeks.
Some of the departments to keep up
with the rush are working nights.
The machine shop force started to
work nights this week and others
will probably be put on this coming
week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
DANCE ON RARITAN BAY.

Many young people from Totem
vile as we'll as from the bungalow
section we're at the opening dance
Of the season of the Raritan Bay I'M
provement Association that was held
last night at Freiderich's Shore
Hotel on Raritan Bay. The affair
was a decided success. Dancing be-
gan at 8 o'clock and continued until
a late hour. There was good music
in attendance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
INFANT son IS DEAD.

Michael Pado, nine months old,
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Pado, of Church street, T%ottenville,
died yesterday afternoon. Funeral
was held today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
BUNGALOWS AT OVERLOOK.

More than twenty-five bungalows
and tents are occupied by people
from Manhattan, Brooklyn and New
Jersey for the summer. Most of
these people came down early in the
season with their families and re-
main until after Labor Day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26
EsiiLDREN OF THE CROWN FRINGE
OF JAEhN

born August 81, 1878. He was mar
ried in 1901 to the beautiful Prin-
cess saba, daughter Of Prince Kujo,
They have three children, all boys.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26

Tokyo, July 26:-Crown Prince
Yoshihito, to whom attention has
been called by the Illness of his
father. the emperor Of Japan. was
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-26

EVENING NEWS covers the field
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-21
BLOOMINGTON
pecial Correspondence to the Herald.

special Correspondence to the Herald.
The Bloomington fair managers
have arranged to have an auto excur-
sion on Monday, Sept. End, to
advertise the fair, to be held Sept
1112-13 From 90 to % auto owners
are expected to take part in the excur
ssion. The band will be taken along,
also speakers, and others to distribute
bills and talk fair to the people of
neighboring towns. The following
towns will be made, and the time
will be announced next week Mill
Vile. Mt Hope, Lancaster, Beetown,
CassvillA. North Andover, Glen
Haven Bagley. Wyalusirg, Hazelton,
Brodtville Patch Grove. AL auto
owners and business men are invited
to Join the procession and help the
fair. Fare for those who do not own
vehicles, 50. S. E. Pearson is manager
Of the trip. Ask him for details
Clyde Scharfenstein is home from
business college for a vacation.
Mrs. W. g.. Hickok, who has had
surgical treatment at Finley hospit tai,
Dubuque is doing very we'll.
Mrs Rev. ;. T. Taylor has been
very i'll for some days.
Monroe Hoskins, wife and John
Shipley autoed to Boscobel, Sunday.
Miss Hazel Hickok returned Satur-
day from two weeks visit at Lam
caster.
Frank Ferguson and wife of Mt.
Hope visited over Sunday at the ".
V. BENEFITS home.
Miss Belle Selle is visiting her
brother Ed. at Evanston, ILL.,, and
viewing the sights of Chicago.
Guernsey Abraham and wife of
GAINESVILLE are visiting relatives here.
Frank Kiest, who with his wife is
visiting his son Will at New Hamp.
ton, Iowa, had an accident the other
day. While hauling a load of hay
he fell through the rack and broke a
leg between the knee and ankle.
Les ter Pritchett has bought the
soda fountain and ice cream outfit at
the Ora Hatch drug store, and Mr..
Hatch will not engage in that bust
ness in the future. Mr.. Pritchett
is rearranging his store to accom-
modate the new outfit.
More Bloomington Items on another
page.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-21
FIVE POINTS.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Mrs. Birch a. son Lawrence visit
ed a few days at Dan Curtis last
week.
Arthur Carlin left Saturday for his
home in Milwaukee after a visit at
the Paul Spiegelberg home.
Belva Duncan visited a few days,
last week with her friend Hazel
Reynolds.
Clifford Taylor has been helping
NJ. o. Reynolds in harvesting.
Miss Baeruth Bowers visited in
Five Points last week.
Paul Spiegelberg bought five head
of cattle at the Lewis sale held Sat
urday.
Emil Schulz shipped a load of
cheese last Wednesday to Dodgeville.
The cheese factory did very good
business last month. The number Of
pounds of milk received were SO, 825
mum Der of pounds of cheese made
2, 865; average price paid per cwt
1. 90; price paid per pound for butter
fat 33 cents. Dan Curtis received tht
highest test for his milk in the month
of July. From two of his COWS ht
made $22 in one month. Every body
should patronize the Five Point
cheese factory for you will get you,
moneys worth out of it. and the RICH
change back.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-21

An average yearly payment of
$1.894.12, $500 higher than last win
ter's road tax.
By looking at 1.-THE above list of
farms and owners in the town you
can see what the total tax will be; to
merely acertain what your average
yearly tax will be divide by II; of
course some years it will be more
and some less.
Do your voting as you believe
best, but do it with a knowledge of
its cost. HARRY j. CASE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-21
Gone But Not Forgotten.

Last Thursday afternoon August
18th, 1912, while wading in the
river a short distance above Kim
balls Park. Math, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Richard of Keller, Wis,
drowned. Being a good swimmer
it is thought Maths death was
caused by cramps.
Math with two other, companion S
Went to the river to spend the after
noon in wading and fishing, and
WI lie wading is when the tragedy
ha 3ned. After being in the water
lie the boys saw large boat
con . down the river; fearing the
waves they decided to go for shore
when Math got beyond a sharp step
of, sank and did not appear again.
His companions being badly fright
8ned, went for help which they Sc
cured in a hurry and after about
two hours of hard work Mathis body
was removed from It's watery grave,
but all signs of life had disappeared
His body was taken to the home of
his parents who were overcome with
grief when they seen their beloved
son brought home dead, leaving his
home that afternoon in good health
and good natured,
Math was a young man of twenty
summers, possessing clean habits
and q pleasing disposition. He has
a large circle of friends. was liked
by all who knew him, as he always