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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-16
MEN HURT AT
COPPER WORKS
Two Burned by Phosphorus
at T0ttenvilIe Plant.

Two men at the plant of the Tot
tenV1lle Copper Company in Church
street, T~ottenville, had a narrow es-
cape from serious injury about $50
clock yesterday morning, when a
cake of PHOSPHORUS exploded while
they were mixing metal at that place.
Michael Macy, twenty-eight years old,
VINO had taken the PHOSPHORUS from
the sealed case under water, where
1t fs kept, had both hands badly
burned. Joseph Lucas, of Church
street, T~ottenville, was slightly
burned on the face over one eye.
Macy was attended by DR.. r. e. Mey-
ers, of Johnson avenue, Tottenville,
and was taken to his home in Kreis-
cherville. He was burned the worst.
Lucas was able to continue at his
work without medical attendance. 1t
Is almost a miracle that both men
were not more severely burned than
what they were by the exploding
PHOSPHORUS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-16
LAUNCH CAME
NEAR SINKING
Boat Built at Local Yard
Has Mishap.

The gasolene cruising launch
Greyhound, launched at the ship
building plant of j.. S. Ellis & Son
in Tottenville about two weeks ago.
had a hole stove into it's bottom
while being taken to Boston this
week from the local yard. The &c
cident happened on Monday, when
the launch struck the rocks at what
is known as Woods Hole, Mass,
which came near sending the crale
to the bottom on its initial trip down
the Long Island sound to be turned
over to its owner, ]. Dane, OF
blehead, Mass. The boat was IN
charge Of Captain Theodore Wells
and had four others on board, 1nc!uo-
ing Edgar Ellis, Of the shipbulld1ng
firm, and DIR. Dane, of Orange, N. d.
a brother Of the owner. The boat,
which was damaged directly under
the engine, had to be beached n IS
now on a drydock for repairs. Inc
Greyhound Is forty-two feet long
and eight feet beam. 1t a Two
forty-horsepower gasolene engines In
II with twin screws.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-16
RICHARD FITZGERALD Is
HELD FOR THE SESSIONS

Richard Fitzgerald, twenty years
old, of James street, Tottenville, was
yesterday held by Magistrate Marsh
in the second district court, Staple
ton, in $500 bail for the court Of
special sessions. Fitzgerald, who Is
employed at the Tottenville plant of
the Atlantic Terra Gotta Company,
is charged with assaulting Katie
Wood, fourteen years old, daughter
of Mrs. Kate Wood, of James street,
Tottenville. The young girl and her
mother were in court. Magistrate
Marsh, after hearing the case, held
the young man for the sessions. He
released on a bond furnished by
his father, Edward Fitzgerald, Of
James street, Tottenville. Fftzger-
aid, who was arrested by Detective
Lewis, of the Richmond Borough De-
tectie Bureau on a warrant issued by
the magistrate last week, protested
and declared he was innocent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-16
1OTIE NVlLLE

Misses Bernice Journey and
Marie Brown returned yesterday
from a visit on Long Island.
Mrs. John j. Allen and daughter
Josephine have gone to Gardener,
Maine, for two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pepper, of
Newark, are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Melville Lowell is at Point
Pleasant on a visit.
Mrs. Hakon Erickson has gone to
Elizabeth to open a large boarding
house.
Captain Patrick Walsh, of the
Ninety-ninth precinct station, return
ed yesterday from his annual vaca-
ton.
Captain Thomas ]. Gavin, of 101
Hook & Ladder Company, started to-
day on his annual vacation.
Harry Cossey, the shipbuilder,
Thomas touring car.
Patrolman Peter Finan started
last night on his ten days vacation.
A party was held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Bishop, OF Sprague
avenue, in honor OF the anniversary
of their son Harold. About forty
were present.
Gotta plant yesterday.
United Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
met last night.
Welcome Council D. Of l.. meets
tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-16
N OSTERMEYER IS
BRIDE OF JOHN NUTTALL

John Nuttall and Miss Agnes
Ostermeyer, daughter of Mr.. n
Mrs. William Ostermeyer, of CT
Woodvail avenue, Pleasant Plains,
were quietly married at the parson-
age of Kingsley Methodist Episcopal
church, Stapleton, at II o'clock We'd
nesday morning. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. j. B. j..
Rhodes, pastor of the church, for
merly Of Pleasant Plains. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Tomasin, sister and
brother-in-law of the bride, were the
only attendants. After a short we'd
ding tour they will take up their
residence in Woodvail avenue, Pleas
ant Plains. Mr.. Nuttall is well
known on this end Of the island N
is employed at Frank Young's meat
market in Amboy avenue, Pleasant
Plains.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-16
LARGE CROWD At FINAL
CONCERT OF The SEASON

One of the largest gatherings seen
at a band concert on this end of tina
island this season was at the final
one held last night on the grounds
or the Tottenville Athletic Club in
Sprague avenue, TottenVille. Nearly
Two thousand people from all parts
OF the island were there to enjoy the
music. Lieutenant Turley and the
reserves from the N~inety-ninth pre-
clnct station were On hand and kept
order during the evening. This was
done Following a complaint made
alter the concert two weeks ago.
Inc program rendered last night was
OF a pleasing nature and was enjoy
ed by all. Bandmaster F. l.. Had
klns, of the Tottenville band, was
called repeatedly to respond to en-
cores.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-16
PLEASANT PLAINS

Miss Blanche Thompson is at At
City on a vacation.
John Allison, of Manhattan, was
in Prince Bay yesterday.
Frank Romer has been on an ex-
vacation of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs C. c. A~ndrovette,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Sprague, of
place. and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-16
]. KINNEY PASSES
AWAY AT HIS HOME

John J.. Kenney, a former district
attorney of the county of Richmond,
died yesterday at his home, 141
Franklin avenue New Brighton, al
ter a lingering illness. Mr.. Kenney
was ffty-four years old and had
been identified with the Democratic
organization for many years. He
held several other positions on the
island The funeral will be held at
II o'clock tomorrow morning from
St. Peters church, New Brighton.
Interment will follow in ST. Peters
cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-16

Knobel, of Port Richmond, will go
to Ocean Grove next week for a
week or two.
Mrs. Mildren Forman has been Wis
iting In Linden, n. j.
Miss Frances Woolsey, of Jersey
City, was a visitor in Little Farms
yesterday.
Albert Boesch, of H%uguenot, was in
town last night.
Mrs. Susan Boyd, of Tottenville,
visited relatives here yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-16
William Parks, of Huguenot, was

William Parks, of Huguenot, was
a visitor at A. F. Decker's in Totem
Vile yesterday.
Mrs. Elsie La Forge is recovering
from a recent illness.
Leland Nance was in Totteny1lle
last night.
John McNulty is in the Catskills
for a vacation.
Mrs. Phoebe Marshall has been
seriously i'll again the past few days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-16
BETHEL FIELD MEET.

A field meet and outing of Bethel
Methodist Episcopal Sunday school
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
Woods park in Sprague avenue, Tot
tenville. Games OF all kinds and
running races will be held. A game
Of baseball will also be a feature.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-16
SIT. STEPHENS GUILD SAIL.

More than sixty people from IOt-
tenville and Pleasant Plains went on
the sail to the Highlands yesterday
on the steamer Lottie B., owned by
CAPTAIN Webb Bedell. The sail was
under the auspices of st. Stephens
Child. of Tottenville, and was a sue
cess. The boat left Tottenville at
1890 in the morning and returned
about 8 o'clock last night. Ice cream
was sold on board.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-16
JAMES JOHNSON'S FUNERAL.

The funeral of James Johnson, o
of John Johnson, of Newark, was
held at Bethel M. e. church, Totem
Vile, at 3 o'clock yesterday after
Rev. William Ryder, a former
resident of T~ottenville, OBLIGATED.
Mrs. William F. Pepper and Miss
Ida Bedel sang. Many friends and
relatives were present. Interment
followed in Bethel cemetery.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-22

ooh, it's coming back to life"
said Caul, much enthused over
the outcome of his tenderness of
heart.
1t was. First the tail wiggled
a little harder. Then the head
moved. Then the snake punched
itself up Ikea man about to have
delirium tremens and stuck out
its tongue. (This is a snakes
way of informing the world that
there's af chip on its shoulder.)
Mrs. Caul's cat was much dis
turbed by this performance. It
was a new one on it. If it had
been an ordinary, squaling, back
yard-haunting cat, it would have
known better. But blue ribbon
Persian, accustomed to petting
and chocolates, doesn't know
much about snakes. 1t thought I
it was new thing for it to play,
with, and reached out paw
again, and once more touched the
snake.
"S-ssssssp' said the snake, (
meaning, what d'you want to do,
you boob, start something?
'Ps-sssstp said the cat, anda
jumped back.
Caul was much lifted by this
performance. He remembered
stories he had heard of cats
adopting chickens, and things
like that.
perhaps kitty will suckle the
snake, and then Mrs, Caul will
have two pets instead of one" he
muttered.
Perhaps kitty" intended to
IN
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-22
THE TALE OF FROZEN SNAKE, PERSIAN CAT AMI
A KIND-HEARTED HUSBAND

49, "A h1ND-HEAR1
Lenox, Mass, Feb. 22.-Chas. |
Caul, of this city, acquired a lot of |
knowledge of the ways of snakes
last night.
Caul is a little man, with a big |
wife, and like all little men with
big wives, he is very tender heart
ed. He isn't quite so tender
hearted today as he was yester-
day.
Caul was clearing the snow
out of his back yard last night,
when he saw what looked like a
four-foot long stick, imbedded in
ice. He stopped to pick it up,
and noticed that the stick had
peculiar knob on the end of it.
why" he said, examining it
little closer, cts poor little |
snake, all frozen up"
"Poor, frozen, little snake"
said Caul, and picked it up, and
carried it into the kitchen. There
he laid it in front of the fire, and
watched hopefully.
Maybe can bring the poor
little thing back to life" he said.
The ice began to melt, and |
dirty up the kitchen floor, which |
Caul later had a great deal of
trouble explaining to Mrs. Caul.
And then Mrs. CauPs $500 pet |
Persian cat, strolled in to see
what was doing.
"See the poor frozen snake"
said Caul to the cat.
The cat saw the snake, and
looked doubtfully. All the ice had
now melted from the snake. The
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-29

glish heavyweight, in THE third
round of'their fght,ih New York
last night in one of the bloodiest
and hottest battles in. the history
of the prize ring.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-29

TT PICKED A REAL ONE.
It was a fight al the way.
Neither of the men boxed. They
stood toe to toe and slugged and
battered each other until they
were worn out, even in the short
time the fight lasted.
Wells was all to the good in the
first round, dropping Palzer twice
and cutting his face to ribbons.
He started with good lead
g in the second. Palzer was
wild, but dropped Wells at
the bell with terrible
swing. In the third Palzer
rushed the Briton into a corner
and put him down for 70. +" Wells
gamely got to his feet. Again Pal
ger foored him, this time for g.
Wells tottered to his feet, but
could not stall off his opponent,
and, taking a powerful blow in
the stomach, went down for the
full count.
The finish Of the fight surprised
the big crowd, who looked on,
Wells as the winner after round
one. Both men were game, both
had a punch and both were shy on
science.
Palzer's exhibition does not
stamp him as an opponent for
Johnson in the near future. But
he did justify all the claims made
for him. He outweighed the En-
glishman 40 pounds and this
poundage helped him in clinehes.
When Tim COrbett was in Chi
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11
Obituary--Vivian.

Mr.. William f. Vivian was born in
Mineral PUNT March %, 1910, and edu-
Gated in our city schools. July 26, 1862,
he was united in marriage to Miss Mary
Evens, who passed away during the
same year. A daughter was born to
them. Mr. Vivian was again married
November 5, 1868, to Miss Elenor Skill
icorn, four sons and two daughters
being the issue of this marriage, all
surviving.
After protracted illness, Mr. Vivian
passed to the Great Beyond April /,
1912, the most affectionate care and
attention availing not. For many years
he engaged in farming at Laxey then
moved to Mineral Point. He was a
member of the church at Laxey and
died in the faith of the Christian re-
ligion,
Suitable services were held at the
home of his son Amos. conducted by
Rev. John Hardeastle, interment in the
Laxey cemetery. He leaves four sons
and three daughters to mourn his de-
parture.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11
HEART -RENpING ACCIDENT.
Falling of Heavy Stone Corniee Caught
Joan NJ. Peter, Jr., and Crushed Out
His Life Instantly.

Yesterday morning at about fifteen
minutes after 10 O'Clock sudden and
thudding crash which carried death in
its wake took place on High street and
without the least warning. 1t was oc-
casioned by the falling onto the cement
walk, from an estimated height Of
tweaty-eight feet, of the heavy stone
cornice of tire two-story stone store
BUILDING owned by Mrs. ID. Jacko and
occupied by Mrs. A. Kramer,
milliner, and located one door west of
Springer's ciga~ factory.
The mass of masonry which fell was
several tons in bulk and consisted
mainly of heavy stones ranging in
weight from six hundred pounds down.
1t struck the walk with terrific force.
Distressingly painful to chronicle is
the fact that human being, our towns
man John NJ Peter, Jr., who CHANGED
to be passing there that particular mo-
mem, was caught beneath the heavy
falling mass and crushed to death in
stantly, The sight was awful and
heart rending. No accidental event in
the long and stirring career of Mineral
Point can be called to mind as equalling
it. Ee was completely buried and when
the heavy stones were rolled off his
body it was found to be mangled in
horrible manner. The right foot was
under his head and the left foot straight
out from the body. His head, left
shoulder and arm were badly crushed
and broken, while his left leg and foot
were mashed to a pulp. Strange as it
may seem his watch was still running
when taken from vest pocket and
a cigar, also in vest pocket, was
unbroken.
Mr.. Peter was born in Mineral Point
thirty-two years ago the 18th Of this
month. He was unmarried and lived
with his parents, who. together with
four sisters, are called upon to pass
through an excruciating affliction. John
was an intelligent, persevering and ge-
NAL citizen. At the city election last
Week., he was elected city treasurer, a
fai gst Of the public's appreciation Of
his Forth
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11
The Local Field.

Cornell & Martin for clothing
Five cents buys a Red Trunk and
with it goes good smoke.
Seeds that will grow at Ivey's
Pharmacy.
Richard Brewer spent Thursday at
Darlington.
Miss Estella Lieder is visiting with
friends in Chicago.
e. C. Spooner transacted business
at Brodhead yesterday.
Andrew Ross returned to school at
Lawrence, N. j., Tuesday
Miss Pearl Alton of Cobb has been
the guest of Miss Leone Fox.
Mrs. r. j. Hughes and daughters
spent last Wednesday at Monroe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Vivian are
visiting in Freeport for few days.
DR. Gratiot and son John called on
relatives at Shu}sburg last Wednesday.
Miss Bessie Hutchinson of Lacrosse
enjoyed Easter with relatives in this
city.
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Ellery spent
the latter part of last week at Evans
vile.
Our newly macadamized High
street is evidently enjoyed hugely by
autoists.
Mrs. Stiekler and family Of Maus.
ton are visiting at the Pratt home in
this city.
Joseph H. Stephenson, undertaken
and dealer in high grade furniture.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11
NuMRFR Is
Ea.,er Event Coo. Back to Early DAYS.

Eastef Event 6oes BACK to Early Days.
Most people know that Easter is
movable feast, but it is probably not
generally known how its date is deter
mined.
Easter day" as an old church
prayer book says, ION which the rest
of the movable feasts and holidays de-
pend, is always the first Sunday after
the full moon, which happens upon or
next after the twenty. first of March:
and il the full moon happens upon
Sunday, Easter Sunday is the Sunday
after. -
But note that the full moon for the
purpose of these rules and tables, is the
fourteenth day of lunar month, reck-
ened according to an ancient eccles-
astlcal computation, and not the real or
astronomical full moon.
In determining Easter this rule IS
still followed. 1t happens that the
holiday this year fell on April 18th, be-
cause this was the first Sunday after
the full moon, which occurred on Mon
day, April LIST According to calcuIa-
tons deduced from Astronomical observ-
arions, or which for our practical folk
can be deduced from an almanac, full
moon occurred at 4.0l in the afternoon
of April LIST.
Reckoning back from Easter, the
date of the beginning of Lent is deter
mined, said the Rev. J. l.. McGeary.
Following Easter. the dates of Ascen-
sion, Pentecost and Corpus Christi are
fixed AS well as the number of Sundays
that will occur between Pentecost and
Advent, other important church feasts. "
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11
Base Ball Organization.

1t has to be admitted that throughout
Its eighty years of existence Mineral
Point has always been alert and pro-
gressive. This year with the approach
of summer we find the local base ball
fans on their tiptoes, and in conse-
guence the organization of ball team
is about perfected with Fred Opie as
manager. One noteworthy and COM
mendable feature is the fact that the
players are home boys, industrious and
intelligent. Last seasons record shows
that these local players were sufficient
ly skilled to combat successfully with
any like organization in this section of
the state, and that they can do it again
this year there is no occasion for doubt.
Then let all lovers of the great national
game make firm resolve to encourage
and stand by the organization and the
players. By so doing Mineral Point
will be able to boast of its 1912 base
bali team being as good as any she
ever had, with possibility of the best.
OF late years it has been the custom
for towns of this size, and even smaller
places, to engage two or three or four
high salaried outside players, but Min
eral Point lovers of the game has not
fooled her dollars away in that manner
and the Tribune is proud of it and con-
dennis the custom. If all towns were
to cut it out greater would be the sat
and purer and more harmoni-
GUS the sport.
The prospects are that many games
are to be played this season, so we are
informed by the manager, The first
game will take place ON Wednesday,
May LIST, when the Canadian Boomers
are to appear here. This should be a
curtain raiser for a good season of base
ball activity. Many of our neighboring
cities have ball teams and much more
interest is like to be displayed when
the surrounding towns are contending
for first honors on the diamond.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11
The Seasons. "

The sacred concert entitled 1.-THE
Season" to be given by the P. M.
church choir in the auditorium of the
church, on Tuesday evening, April Is,
promises to be something especially
good in the way Of home talent.
Besides the concert, in which twenty
five voices take part, the entertainment
will consist of orchestral music and
readings by Hiss Roy of Darlington.
Tickets may be obtained from any
member of the choir Prices Is, rs and
35 cents. Reserved seats on sale at
Ivey's Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11
Easter Service. a, St. Mary. Church.

Easter, the day that brings JOY and
pence TO all good christians, was appro-
priately observed at st. Mary's church.
During early mass, which was at half
past seven, Sister NJ Alexia, organist,
Sister NJ. Walburga and the children S
choir rendered beautiful Easter hymns
ard anthems in honor Of Christ. the
glorious King.
High mass was celebrated at ten
o'clock at which the pastor, Rev. N.
Weyer, a gifted orator, delivered two
fine sermons. one in English and ra in
German. on the Resurrection The
large choir. under direction Of Miss
Gertrude Weidenfeller. organist, sang
campiglio's mass which was worthy Of
much praise.
The affairs and sanctuary, which the
Dominican Sisters haG decorated with
many beautiful carnations, lilies, ferns
and variety Of flowers, made scene
OF solemn beauty.
The services closed with solemn Ben
esliction Of the Blessed Sacrament and
the re Deum,
Mrs. Mary White and daughter
Shirley departed Friday for Pittsburg,
Kansas, for q visit at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Z. " Lanyon.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11

five daughters, survives the faithful
wife and mother She was true
Christian woman, a member Of the
Primitive Methodist church and kind
neighbor end friend, whose life was
given to the services Of her family and
others.
The surviving sons and daughters are
John j. Mrs. Mile Foehl, Nellie,
Annie, ell of Rockford, m, William Of
Isabella, Tenn, Albert, Sallie and Mae
Of this city, also three brothers john
of Ramona, Cal, William of Los An
geles, Cal, Cullen Of Beloit and sis-
ter. Mrs. f. NJ Cox, Of Denver.
The funeral will take place from the
residence on Friday afternoon at two
O'Clock, Rev w. j. G. Bond officiating.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11
Ea ter Service. at the P. M. Church.

Easter services held at the Primitive
Methodist church attracted an unusual
ly large congregation. The pastor adj
dress was on lessons of Eastertide. /"
The Easter anthems by the choir were
well rendered and greatly enjoyed.
Twenty persons were received into
church fellowship at the close Of the
morning service.
The altar was Respondent with choice
cut flowers and towering plants.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11
Home Talent Play.

On next Monday evening, April 10
there will be a home talent play THE
Kingdom of Hearts Content given in
st. Mary's hall for the benefit of St.
Mary's church, under direction of Miss
Mari and Miss Weidenfeller. The play
will begin at eight ,o'clock.
The price of admission is 35 cents to
adults and % cents to children under
twelve. Tickets on sale at the Metz
Pharmacy.
The members of the cast promise an
interesting program to all attending.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11

We will sell at the Stock Yards IN
Mineral Point on Saturday, April ID,
twenty-six head Of choice Mix Cows,
either having calves BY their sides or
due to ealYe soon.
We have tried to see how good a
draft we could get and think them the
best ever offered at the yards. Their
ages are right and they are the Kind
you want. Sale to commence at ]
o'clock.
NJ GRABERN& SoN.
f. f. Davisson, Auct.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11
Death Claim. Another Noble Woman.

Mrs James Prince died at the family
home in this city on Tuesday evening,
April 9th, at about eight o'clock, aged
66 years and eleven days. The cause
Of death was congestion of the lungs.
Her maiden name was Cordelia Colds
worthy, daughter Of Cullen and johann
ma Goldsworthy In December, 1870,
she was united in marriage to Mr..
James Prince, who with three sons and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11
Notice to Public.

The Telephone company is preparing
to issue new directory and urgently
requests that all those. contemplating
the installation Of telephones in their
residence or place Of business win noti-
fly US so that your name and number
may appear on the directory.
MINERAL POINT TELEPHONE Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-04-11
Died in South Dakota.

August Goelz, brother Of Charles
Goelz of this city, died at his home at
Provo, S. Oak, on Saturday last. The
body was brought to this city for
burial. More details next week.