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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-05-13

C,n,uoI A Finger president of the
MERCHANTS Association; Lambert II
Sergeant, city solicitor; John a.
Malloy. city auditor; Reginald walk
or Samuel Kerr, Werner Greeh'
Philip j. Faherty, Isaiah T. smith,
Albert Smith. William Il. Beatty
w s. Hulsizer, cashier OF the Lam
bartville National Bank; Councilman
Andrew F. Foltz, Jacob 3. Kline
.Joseph p. Martin, F A. Martin +
A Woodward Arthur NanNatta'
Harry H. Swallow, Thomas Thorne'
George Hartman, Samuel w, Cocn-
ran. j. Wesley Crook; Frank 4.
Phillips, president LambertYIlie
National Bank; Harrison Massey
George M. Shamalia, William Wilson,
Joseph Whiteley, George w. Prall,
William Hunt Frank Barley, John
E. Massey, Joseph B. Akers, William
Kachline, Lewis D. Kerr, Joseph N.
Hazen, Thomas j. Walker, secretary
of the Merchants association.
Walter F. Hayhurst, acting as
toastmaster, read regrets from
State Commissioner of Education
Calvin N. Kendall, President OF the
State Board of Agriculture Joseph
S. Frelinghuysen and Assemblyman
Harry j. Iobst, and then introduced
the other speakers, Hon George W.
F. Gaunt, state senator from Glouces-
ter county, master of the State
Grange, ETC.; Hon. Frederick A.
Pope, former prosecutor of the pleas
of Somerset county, and j. A.
McNamee, one of the leading mem
bers of the State Chamber of Com
merce.
Senator Gaunt talked at some
length upon the necessity for CO.
operation between the city man
and the farmer; ne said that
Hunterdon county leads all other
counties in New Jersey in volume
of poultry and eggs, and that for
years it was the leader in peaches.
He also said that when New Jerseys
so-called worthless land was once
well-known, it would be found better
than that of the middle west, already
famous.
Former Prosecutor Pope said that
Mr.. Frelinghuysen had asked him to
talk upon woman suffrage, but Mrs.
Pope having not yet made up her
mind as to its merits he hadn't
made up his, either. He made a
strong plea for cooperation, and
told of Lambertville man who had
boosted this city to the skies a
few years ago, when he first met
him. More of this kind were need
ed, ne said.
Mr.. McNamee spoke at some
length upon the State Chamber of
Commences work. He also said
that it spoke especially well for
Lambertville that more than one
per cent of its total population
could be induced to come out to
this dinner.
During the evening Secretary
Hayhurst announced that ten new
applications fer membership were
pending; Messrs. Charles G. Brooks.
Charles c. Hildinger, Philip Papier.
II. S. Maus, Nelson Rittenhouse,
William H. Beatty, Thomas B.
Naylor, Frank Barley, Hervey S.
Holcombe.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-05-13
Perception.

"You can't see a joke" exclaimed
MIR. Growcher.
''Oh, yes, can," replied his wife
calmly, cor should never have
looked twice at .you."-Washington
Star.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-05-13

FOR SALE-One 5-ton Fairbanks coal scales
IN tirst-class condition, a 1-ton platform gear
coal wagon, been used but very little; also
5O-horsepower engine and boiler, one high
bred colt coming years old. Charles ;
Roberts, New Hope, Pa
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-05-13
Charles s. Roberts
Real Estate
New Hope, Pa.
ElyFarnStock

One ride and drive Mare, cheap.
One GOOD all purpose Horse.
Two Trotters that can TROT.
Litter of pure-bred Berkshire Pigs
ready for selections for June delivery.
SILVER LACED WYANDOTTE
eggs for Matching. The original, hand
soonest and best Wyandotte.
Fresh nen-fertile Eggs to eat.
Clean high grade Guernsey Milk and
Cream on Sale at Minors Restaurant
New Hope Pa. or on order from the
farm,
GEORGE H. ELY.
SoLEBURy, PA,
shipping Stations, New Hope, Pa,
and Lambertville, n. j.
Bell phone 22l-l3.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-10-01

paper, like blank cartridge, placing
the cartridge in the chamber of re-
volver and repeating the operation
until he had it fully loaded. 1t was
his own invention of an asphyxiating
bullet.
Perhaps half an hour later the old
gentleman, his room cleaned up anu
his immaculate appearance restored,
sauntered forth from the hotel down
the street like a veritable Turvey-
drop, to show himself.
Elaine seemed quite impressed with
her new friend, Del Mar, as we made
our way to the library, though l am
sure that it was a pose on her part. AT
any rate he seemed quite eager to
help us.
What do you suppose has become
of Mr.. Kennedy" asked Elaine.
Del Mar looked at her earnestly. L
should be glad to search for him." he
returned quickly. "He was the great
est man in our profession. But first
I must execute the commission OF the
secret service. We must find his tor
pedo model before it falls into foreign
hands"
We talked for a few moments, then
Del Mar, with a glance at his watch,
excused himself. We accompanied him
to the door, for he was indeed
charming man. I felt that If In fact
he were assigned to the case ought
to know him better.
s--f you're going downtown" I ven
tured, 81 might accompany you part OF
the way"
Delighted" agreed Del Mar.
Az Del Mar and I walked down the
avenue, he kept UP q running fire OF
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-10-01

SUITE valet was already unpack,ng
some trunks and laying out clothes
when Del Mar and his assistant en-
tered.
With an exclamation of satisfaction
at his unostentatious entry into the
city, Del Mar threw off his heavy coat.
The valet FASTENED to assist him in
removing the clothes, still wet and
wrinkled from his plunge into the sea.
Scarcely had Del Mar changed his
clothes than he received two visitors.
Strangely enough, they were dressed
in the uniform of policemen.
First of all we must convince them
of our honesty" he said, looking fixed
ly at the two men. Orders have been
given to the men employed by WI
Fang to be about in half an hour. We
must pretend to arrest them on sight.
You understand"
eyes, sir" she nodded.
VERY well, come on Del Mar or
dered, taking up his hat and proceed
ing them from the room.
Outside the La Coste, Del Mar and
his two policemen entered the car
which had driven Del Mar from the
seacoast and were quickly whisked
away, uptown, until they came near
the Dodge house.
Del Mar leaped from the car, fol-
lowed by his two policemen. There
they are, already" he whispered,
pointing UP the avenue.
All three fastened up the avenue
now, where, beside wall, they could
see two men looking through intently
as though very angry at something 60
ing On inside.
ARREST them!" shouted Del Mar,
as his own men ran forward.
The fight was short and sharp, with
every evidence of being genuine. One
of the men managed to break away
and jump the garden wall, with Del
Mar and one Of the policemen after
him, while the other only reached the
wall to be dragged down by the other
policeman.
Elaine and I had been, as have
said, talking with the man named
Bailey, who posed as secret service
man, when the rumpus began. AS the
man came over the fence, warning
Bailey, it was evident that neither Of
them had time to escape. With his
club the policeman struck the new
conner of the two fiat, while the tall,
athletic gentleman leaped upon Bailey,
and before we knew it had him dis
armed. In a most clean-cut and pro-
fessional way he snapped the brace
let's on the man.
Elaine was astonished at the ka-
leidoscopic turn of affairs, too aston
ished even to make an outcry. AS
for me, it was all so sudden that
had no chance to take part in it. Be-
sides, l should not have known quite
on which side to fight. So I did
nothing.
AS it was over so quickly, took
a step forward to our latest arrival.
beg pardon, old man. I began,
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-10-01

''but don't you think this is just lit
tie raw? What's it all about?"
The newest conner eyed me for a
moment, then with quiet dignity drew
from his pocket and handed me his
card, which read simply:
M. DEL MAR, Private Investigator.
AS / looked up, / saw Del Mars
other policeman bringing in another
manacled man.
These are crooks-foreign agents."
replied Del Mar pointing to the pris-
oners. "The government has employed
me to run them down."
What of this?" asked Elaine, hold
ing up the note from Bertrand.
"a fake, a forgery" reiterated Del
Mar, looking at it moment critically.
Then to the men uniformed as police
he ordered: you can take them to
Jail. They're the fellows, all right"
AS the prisoners were led off, Del
Mar turned to Elaine. would you
mind answering few questions about
these menu"
'Why-no," she hesitated. ''But
think we'd better go into the house,
after such a thing as this. 1t makes
me feel nervous"
With Del Mar I followed Elaine in
through the conservatory.
Del Mar had scarcely registered at
the La Coste when the smaller car
which had been waiting at the fisher
mems hut drew up before the hotel
entrance. From 1t alighted the fussy
old gentleman who bore such a re-
markable resemblance to the fisher
man, hastily paid his driver and en-
tered ths hotel.
He went directly to the desk and
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with well maDlcureu nnger. scar cely
reminiscent of fisherman, began trac-
ing the names down the list until he
stopped before one which read:
Marcus Del Mar and valet, Wash
ington. D. c., Room $50"
With quick glance about, he made
note of it and turned away, leaving
the La Coste to take up quarters of
his own in the Prince Henry down the
street.
Not until Del Mar had left with his
two policemen did the fussy old gen.
tleman reappear in the La Coste. Then
he rode up to Del Mars room and
raped at the door.
SIS Mr.. Del Mar in?" he inquired
of the valet.
"No, sir" replied that functionary.
The little old man appearing to con-
slider, standing moment handling his
silk hat. Absent-mindedly he dropped
it. AS the valet stopped to pick it up
the old gentleman exhibited an agility
and strength scarcely to be expected
of his years. He seized the valet,
while with one foot he kicked the
door shut.
Before the surprised servant knew
what was going on his assailant had
whipped from his pocket handker-
chief in which was concealed thin
tube of anesthetic. Then leaving the
valet prone in a corner with the hand
kerchief over his face, he proceeded
to make a systematic search of the
rooms, opening all drawers, trunks
and bags.
He turned pretty nearly everything
upside down, then started on the desk.
Suddenly he paused. There was a
paper. He read it, then with an air OF
extreme elation showed in into his
pocket.
AS he was going out he stopped
beside the valet, removed the handker-
chief from his face and bound him
with a cord from the portieres. Then,
still immaculate in spite of his en-
counter, he descended in the elevator,
re-entered a waiting car end drove
off.
Quite evidently, however, he wanted
to cover his tracks, for he had not
gone half dozen blocks before he
stopped, paid and tipped the driver
generously, and disappeared into the
theater crowd.
Back again in the Prince Henry,
whittier the fussy little old man made
his way as quickly as he could through
a side street, he went quietly up to his
room.
His door was now locked. He did
not have to deny himself to visitors,
for he had none. Still his room was
cluttered by vast amount of para
phernalia and he was seated before a
table deep in work.
First of all he tied a handkerchief
over his nose and mouth. Then he took
up cartridge from the table and care
fully extracted the bullet. Into the
space occupied by the bullet he poured
a white powder and added a wad of
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-10-01
SYNOPSIS.

The New York police are mystified by a.
series of murders and other crimes. The
principal clue to the criminal is the warn
ing letter which is sent the victims, signed
with a "clutching hand" The latest VIC
tim of the mysterious assassin is Taylor
Dodge, the insurance president His
daughter, Elaine, employs Craig Ken
nedy, the famous scientific detective, to
try to unravel the mystery What Ken
nedy accomplishes is told by his friend,
Jameson, a newspaper man. After many
fruitless attempts to put Elaine and
Craig Kennedy out of the way the Clutch
ing Hand is at last found to be none other
than Perry Bennett Elaines lawyer and
the man she is engaged to marry. Ben
nett fees to the den of one of his Chi
nese criminals. The Chinaman forces from
Bennett the secret Of the whereabouts OF
100000 Then he gives the lawyer a po-
ton which will suspend animation for
months. Kennedy reaches Benefits side
just after he has lost consciousness.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10
Council Meeting

The board of town trustees met In
regular monthly session Monday
evening, April 9th, 1915. The meet
ing was called to order by Mayor pro
TEN r. H. Taylor. Present, Trustees
Graham. Lyle, Rooney and Thomp-
son. Absent, Mayor G. r. Brown and
Trustee Thomas.
In the matter Of the legal notice to
P. F. WEIGH, In regard to the side
walk tax assessed against lots 10, II
and IL, block 8; and lot 10 In block 8,
Town of Meeker, amounting to $l7.S7
and costs Of collection, was brought
up, and the said P. F. Welch or his
agent or attorney, failed to appear,
after legal notice Of this meeting.
On motion, the clerk was instruct
ed to certify said account, together
with all costa, TO the county treasur-
er, II the same 10 not paid within
thirty days.
On motion, the board adjourned uH-
til April II, 1915.
T. B. sCorT, Town Recorder.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

Gray wolves have been unusually
destructive to live stock this spring
In the vicinity Of Meeker and many
Of tho stockmen have lost from two
to dosen head. And as . steer or
COW 10 worth something these days
the bounty paid by the county and
different stock associations is quite
m incentive to the hunters and trap
pers to go after the wolves. Wednes-
day, Frank Pollard had occasion to
20 down on PiceAnce creek to see
about . horse trade, and he thought
fully procured . hunting license and
took his rife along. He had not made
half the distance when he ran across
. mother wolf, dispatched her with
one shot and not many yards away
found . cache containing seven pups
whose eyes were not yet open. He
pead no further attention TO bis horse
refada but came back to town, and
with the pelt Of the old wolf aud the
bodies Of the pups In sack he inter-
viewed the county treasurer and
cashier Of the stock association and
rscsivsd the sum Of $50. Not bad
for days work.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10
Methodist Church Notes
BY THE PASTOR


The pastor had very severe At
tack of accute Gastritus, Monday
morning, necessitating the calling Of
doctors. At the present writing he
Is convalescing nicely.
The Sunday School teachers train
ing class, under the leadership Of A.
L. Gourley, has completed the first
book Of the course and will soon have
their certificates. This 10 the only
class In the advanced course in the
state.
The Ladies' Aid society at their
semi-annnal election last week elect
ed the following officers, to serve six
months: president Mr.. A. e. Mer-
rift; Vice president, Mrs. e. L. Coud-
ray; treasurer, Mrs. A. L. Strehlke ;
secretary, Mrs. Ofierle.
Easter was . lovely day with Us,
and just - splendid In Its results ~
was the weather. At ten O'Clock, the
Sabbath School presented one Of the
best programs, In pleasing manner.
The offerings were $28.78. Mrs. De-
Notes class Of twenty girls made .
lovely picture, and led 10 the offer
ings with = total Of $500; DR.. De-
Notes class of twelve young ladies
coming next with A.75, and Mrs.
Purdy's class of boys brought In 32.s5.
All the other classes did splendidly.
The choir rendered program Of
choice music in the evening-every
number was q delight, and both ser
vices were attended by crowds that
filled every available space. The
evening offering amounted to tl224,
making . total for the day Of $39.OO.
for missions. The decorations were
beautiful az we'll as dainty. The two
Sister D's-Sister Donnelly and Sis
ter DeMotte-are entitled to the prin-
cipal credit. The school, the choir,
and the church, all join in express
sions Of thanks to those who gave
such cheerful and efficient aid In the
programs, and to the generous givers
to the offerings.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10
COMING AND GOING

Walter Fairfax Of Rangely, spent
Saturday In town.
George lies Of Axial, was Meeker
visitor last Saturday.
IT, Langlss OF Idlewild Lodge
spent Easter In town.
r. g. Brumback Of Coal creek, took
In the town Wednesday.
Miss Nellie Warren Of Rosedaie,
spent Easter Day In town.
Lyman Ellis Of Danforth park, was
was town visitor Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Pauls Of Plceance.
spent Easter day In Meeker.
Among the Psrkites on our streets
last Saturday was Pioneer Bob Wear.
Jesse Thomas of Mediation park,
was In yesterday OH land Office busi-
ness.
J. NJ. and Miss Burch OF Oakridge
park, were town visitors during the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Oldland have
returned from the big California
show.
Mrs. John Ford Of Josephine park,
visited town friends and relatives
Saturday.
Robert Reagan was among the Pic
eance people in town, early part Of
the week.
Mrs. Craig was the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. JoHantgen for several days
this week. r..
Harry Golfer and his big brother,
mingled with town friends, fore part
Of the week.
Miss Dorothy and Allen Smith left
for California few days ago, for
months visit.
Fred Mobley was up from his An
CORA farm Tuesday. Fred has oats
up at his place.
The Huletts, Mr.. and Mrs. H. P.
and Mr.. and Mrs. John M, returned
from California Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sslter Of Josephine
park, were the recipients of greetings
at the hands of Meeker friends Sat-
urdsy.
Messrs ]. w. Clark, 8. M. and Ben
Green, were among the Oakridge
park people who visited the city the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. schermerhorn
Of Rio Blanco, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jos Neal Of PiceAnce, attended the
Easter service.
B. B. snider, who represents the
Clay, Robinson 4 Go. people, was
trsnsacting business 10 this section
fore part Of the week.
Mrs. E. w. Bswley arrived We'd
nesday and will spend the coming
summer on the Oakridge park farm.
Nj. Bewley will come later.
w. A. and Mrs. Thomas Of Upper
Coal creek, spent Thursday in town.
Mr.. Thomas will have . large acre
age In crop the coming season.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10
Easter Day

In Meeker was . beautiful one.
Services appropriate to the occasion
were held In the churches and the
attendance was large.
An elaborate Easter service was
held at st. James church In the
morning.
At the Methodist church, the prin-
cipal service was held In the even
Ing.
At 280 in the afternoon, MeekeE
Commandery No. 88, Knights Temp
lar. had its customary Easter SER
vices At st. James church. There
was . goodly turnout Of the men,
beers Of the knightly body, and the
services were impressive.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

Having disposed Of his extensive
land and cattle holdings on Flag
creek and in Powell park, b. G.
Howey departed, Monday, for the
Coast country, where he will visit the
two expeditions and the Puget Sound
region, being absent six weeks or two
months. Mr.. Howey 10 q pioneer In
Rio Blanco county; a. = result OF
nearly thirty years Of hard work and
good management, he accumulated .
goodly sized estate, and 10 now en-
titled to . needed rest.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

Rev. Father Fajanell received in
juries on Tuesday which compels the
use Of cruthes. He was removing the
body Of his car, assisted by Ted Bor-
ton, when the bulky weight proved
too much for them, and slipping, the
head Of bolt cut . deep cash In
Father Fajanelle's shin bone. While
suffering considerably and having to
use crutches, his injuries are not of .
serious character.-Rifie Telegram.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

Pete Baker imagined that he was
the whole German army, Mopday
morning, and started out with the In
tention Of cleaning out tho whole
works" After the majesty Of the
law. "a represented by Town Marshal
Nichols and Police Magistrate SAM
dsrson, got through with Pete, he
had to pay = war indemnify Of over
twenty five ''plunks."
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

Tho board Of commissioners made
. record run, 70 to speak. at the reg
ular session this week. The session
lasted just two days-the shortest
ever recorded In this county for .
regular quarterly meeting. It has
been the rule with the board for the
past two or more years to dispose Of
the county business - quickly ~
possible.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

Before our next issue appears one
monentous event will have taken
place In these United States-an
event ito tho average American)
leaving far 10 the shade the stirring
Affairs Of the old world. Needless to
state, We refer to the annual contest
in the National League for the ''glad
rag'-oficislly known ~ the 1915
pennant race.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

Fred French was over from the
Piceance country last Saturday and
was feeling exceptionally fine as the
result of finishing delivery Of the last
of his 1914 wheat crop. Hugus 4 Co.
Of Meeker handled car load Of this
grain-a non-irrigated product from
Fred's "high altitude ranch. There
will be many more Of these In Gar
field and Mesa counties within the
next few years, and while alrs not
gold that glitters, he who grows big
crops Of grain without the aid Of an
irrigating shovel will have his full
share Of prosperity.-Rife Telegram.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10
Taking Her Down.

sMy farewell appearance was an &C.
CASTOR Of the greatest enthusiasm"
said one prima' donna.
"Yes." replied the other. isn't It
remarkable that such large number
Of people should have seemed 20 de-
lighted to bear you for the last timer
-Wasbington Star.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

Miss Blanche Bailey, one of our
bright and popular high school girls,
WAS taken down, early part Of the
week, with . severe attack Of pneu-
monia. At this time, Miss Blanche
seems 70 be out Of danger.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

Those of our readers who are going
to Denver or to the California shows,
should consult the railroad announce
ments In this issue.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

Don't neglect your eyes. See 8. II.
Berger, the we'll known Optician,
who will be at the Meeker Hotel for
two days, April 1918. VIII test
school children's eyes free.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

The r. b. G. H. 8. will give .
dance on Friday April Is for the BEN
eft Of the spring athletics. Help
the track team to win by attending.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10
Wst cIets,ss.

Wet feet OF clothes give us cold
because the evaporation absorba the
hent 20 rapidly from the surface Of the
b0dy that its temperature y lowered
beneath the normal. stratning the or
gans OF the body and resulting In what
We cali a cold.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

Sunshine and April showers con-
tended for the mastery, in these parts,
during the week, with the showers
having bit the best Of 1t.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

1t ID one trying thing after another.
Just ~ the Meeker- Rifle road was
getting into good condition and we
were getting the mails In in good
season, along comes Thursdays rain.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

Her msny friends were glad to see
Mrs. George Henry on our streets
Monday. This esteemed old pioneer
10 looking we'll and seems hearty,
despite her advanced years.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

The postofiice building looked like
Waxee street wholesale warehouse,
Monday morning. Postmaster Shop
herd had between three and four tons
Of parcel post freight to dispose Of.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10
For orsndma.s F.sllnss.

Little Marion had been sharply rep
rimanded BY be, mother for saying
things that hurt her grandmother
feelings Later the youngster was
found 1t the medicine cabinet. and
when questioned she replied. I'm look,
Ing for the arnica to rub On grandma. >
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10

LOsT-A so bill; Wednesday be-
tween the post office and Rooney
hall. Will the finder return same to
Mrs J. A. Rea, At New York store,
and receive liberal reward.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-10
Quick Action.

Coles-Do you know that there are
millions OF germs on a ten dollar bill3
Thotnson-so I've heard. but II they
wished to transfer themselves from
the note to me while It was In my pos
session they would have to BE- mighty
lively,