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Palisadian., 1915-12-25
Mrs. Merrill Found Guilty Of
Arson, After A Weeks Trial For
Burning Hasbrouck Heights Home
Sensational Trial Ends DisastrousIy For Former 30
ciety Woman Narrowing Scenes With Her IWo
Young Daughters In Court Husband of Guilty NO.
man Did Not Appear At Trial.
FINALLY CHARGES HUSBAND WITH CRIME

ness, in which he asked the daugh-
ters to pray for her recovery.
"I recall that very WELL" was the
answer.
The husband, Jack Merrill, so far
as is known, did not show up during
the trial. He was formerly a pro-
moter of mining and oil interests but
seemed to fail during the erection of
handsome home in Montclair for
the Merrills, which they lost. Mer-
rill did not move with his family to
Hasbrouck Heights and his where
abouts is unknown.
On her direct examination Mrs.
Merrill testified that before leaving
in an auto for Montclair, on the
afternoon in question she sat on her
front stoop several minutes before
the auto arrived. She thought she
heard strange noises in her house
and made a brief investigation, but
saw no one. She recalled that four
days before she had discovered a
strange man in her house, who pre-
tended he was a salesman for some
article or other.
Mrs. Merrill explained the pres
ence OF kerosene oil IN the house,
stating it was used extensively to rid
the place of sand fleas, and Mrs.
Joliffe was recalled and said she had
suggested the use of kerosene oil to
Mrs. Merrill for that purpose.
The Prosecutor endeavored to de-
termine Mrs. Merrill's financial con-
dition, and asked her if it was not
so that she received letter in June
from her brother, Harry, in which he
said he could not help her.
Mrs. Merrill said she received
such a letter.
Mrs. Merrill completely collapsed
when the jury announced it's verdict,
and the scene was a very pitiable
one. Her counsel, w. B. Mackay, has
not announced whether he will make
motion for new trial.
Palisadian., 1915-12-25
Corker Made
Custodian OF
Court House

Announcement is made that the
new Board of Freeholders have ap-
pointed Hon. Samuel J. Corker, Of
Fort Lee, custodian of the new Coun-
ty Court House at Hackensack. His
many friends will be glad of this ap-
pointment, for Mr.. Corker deserves
some recognition for his long and
able service to his party. No more
loyal man ever lived than Sam Cor
ker, and he no doubt will give good
account of himself in his new posi-
tion. The public may look to see
things run in shipshape manner now
that such man as Mr.. Corker is
going to take charge. "The Pali-
sadian" congratulates both Mr.. Cor
ker and the new board upon this very
satisfactory appointment.
Palisadian., 1915-12-25

At 8:55 on Tuesday morning last,
officials of the Corn Products Com
pany, Edgewater, say that they felt
a sudden giving way of the earth,
followed by lifting sensation,
caused by what they quickly discov-
cred to be the exploding of their
dextrine plant. At almost the same
instant people at considerable dis
tances away were startled by an un-
usual knocking at their windows, and
hastily rushed to their doors to find
the cause. The fire whistle sounded
Immediately, and the Edgewater fire
company quickly responded, and as
sisted the firemen of the plant in
their work of rescue.
The dextrine shop in which the
tragedy occurred was narrow,
thirty-foot, four-story building, light
ly constructed, wedged in between a
massive, seven-story building on the
east and substantial, three-story
building on the west. AS result
the explosion the former shows prac-
tically not scratch; the three-story
building is almost entirely open to
the weather, and it's sixteen-inch
wall, adjacent to the explosion, Is
badly demolished and distorted in the
upper portion; the roof in this por-
ton was left in precarious condi-
ton; nothing was left of the build
ing in which the explosion occurred.
The men had just started the ma
chinery in motion on Tuesday morn
ing, when the explosion took place.
The next instant by the force of the
concussion, the two etld walls, made
Of terra Gotta blocks, had given way
and the roof crashed in imprisoning
the dozen or SO men working in the
building. They were struck and
badly bruised by falling bricks and
beams. One man, Giuseppe Badello,
of Walker street, Cliffside, was
killed by the falling roof. The eleven
men injured were Joseph Arnnig,
Edgewater; Louis Ecdi, Edgewater;
Joseph Duncko, Cliffside; Joseph
Emery, Edgewater; Paul Kormick,
Sam Kormick, Hudson Heights; M.
Nemeits, Edgewater; Gaisel Radich,
Gutenberg; Steve Sevrich, Edge
water; Ferdinand Tellioni, foreman
Continued on page 81
Palisadian., 1915-12-25
Triangle Club Nets
$12l AT School Bazaar

A special meeting of the Triangle
Club, of Palisade, was held We'd.
nesday evening at the home of
James Woolcott, for the purpose of
Strengthening up the financial details
of the Bazaar which was held on the
evenings of December 3 and 4.
George Beckmann, as chairman of
the Ways and Means Committee,
which was in charge of the Bazaar,
reported for the committee. He
handed over to Robert Blue, the treas
urer, $108.09, and said that $3.50
was still to come in, making the net
proceeds of the Bazaar $121.59. The
members of the Club were enthusi-
astic at the outcome and expressed
their thanks to the chairman and to
the committee. The committee wishes
to thank all those who in any way
contributed to the success of the
Clubs entertainment.
Palisadian., 1915-12-25
Freeholders-Elect
Make Appointments

Considerable suspense regarding
the important appointments to be
made by the incoming Board Of
Freeholders of Bergen cou,
January 8, was relieved today ii
these selections were announceV by
Freeholder-elect Eager, Hopper.
Kinzley, Coe, Beswick, Howell and
Webbon:
For County Engineer to succeed
Ralph D. Earle, jr., Henry W. Dur
ham.
County-Collector William A.
Linn, of Hackensack, to succeed
Walter Christie, of Bergenfeld.
For Custodian of Court House.
Samuel j. Corker, of Fort Lee. to
succeed, Richard E. Harris.
Sealer of Weights and Measures
John R. O'Connor, of North Airing
ton, to succeed, Jesse De Croft, of
Montvale.
County Physician-Dr. William E.
Ogden, OF East Rutherford, to be re-
appointed
Other selections will be announced
next week when the final plans for
the change in county government
will be made.
The selections thus far announced
have all been made by unanimous
vote and represent the resu 1t OF
numerous conferences and much de-
lberation.-Record.
Palisadian., 1915-12-25
Christian Endeavor's
Christmas Service

The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Congregational Church conducted
an inspiring Christmas service last
Wednesday evening at the church
A large number were in attendance,
and the meeting was one of the most
successful in the history of the
church. Mrs. Houtman was largely
responsible for this latter. Many
testimonials of the value of Christ
mas to themselves were given by diff
ferent members.
Appropriate songs were sung by
the quartet composed of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leeger and Mr.. and Mrs. Leeger.
Arthur Bennett sang Vanderwater's
might of Nights" The pastor read
Tolstoi's beautiful Christmas story
of the poor mans meeting with
Christ. The decorations were by
Mr.. Rodman.
Palisadian., 1915-12-25
Allan Fenno To Sing
In Edgewater Church

Mr.. Allen B. Fenno of Lenox,
Mass, who was formerly organist of
the Palisade Union Church will be
one of the principle soloists at the
Concert and Christmas Cantata to be
given at the Edgewater Presbyterian
Church, Tuesday evening, December
%, at SIS o'clock. Mr.. Fenno's voice
has improved with the years and
many of his admirers will be glad to
see and hear him again. Mr.. Fenno
will also sing the solo parts in the
Christmas Cantata, "The Holy Child"
which will be sung by chorus of
forty under the direction of his
brother, the Chorister of the Church,
Mr.. w. E. Fenno, jr.
Palisadian., 1915-12-25

Takes Doctor
In Brooklyn

The Rev. DR.. Herman A. Won
Matthesius, the Hackensack clergy
man, who escaped from prison early
in November, and for whom the police
of New York have been searching
for several weeks, was arrested after
a hard fight in front of the Borough
Hall, Brooklyn. In the arrest of the
escaped prisoner Miss Constance
Kopp, a deputy sheriff of Bergen
county, played part, and she aided
Sheriff Heath in overpowering the
clergyman in rough and tumble
fight on the sidewalk. The prisoner
will be sent back to the Hackensack
prison to finish out his term.
The clergyman, who is known under
several aliases, was sent to prison
early in November, but was i'll or
feigned illness and was removed to
the hospital ward. On November 6
he managed to slip out, and, it was
said, was met by a nephew, H. }.
Anderson, who supplied him with
clothing so that Won Matthesius was
able to reach New York City without
difficulty.
Sheriff Heath notified the New
York police. The sheriff made sew
eral trips to the city seeking Won
Matthesius, but never could catch
him. Saturday night, boy, who ad-
mitted that Won Matthesius had sent
him to Hackensack to get some cloth
ing at the home of friend, was ar
rested by the sheriff and offered to
reveal Won Matthesius' whereabouts.
He said he was to meet the clergy
man at the Twenty-third street ferry,
but when the sheriff reached there
he saw no sign of Won Matthesius.
The boy told the sheriff that Won
Matthesius probably could be found
in Brooklyn. So Heathy compa1ned
by Miss Kopp, took the lad to Brook
aaps Is .E;s ess 81 81 lied ats tho Bore Ugh
Hall subway station, but there was
no sign aof the clergyman. Miss Kopp
and tie boy went to the street, and
there she saw the man for whom
they were looking. AS she started
toward him he saw her and was
about to run when Sheriff Heath ap-
peared in time to seize him. The
Clergyman fought, but the sheriff,
with the aid of Miss Kopp, soon had
him handcuffed and took him to Po-
lice Headquarters, where the prison.
er admitted his identy.
Palisadian., 1915-12-25
Grantwood Servant
Girl Found Dead

Nellie, the efficient maid of Mrs.
Lucas and her daughter, Mrs. Akin,
in Lafayette avenue, was found dead
in bed last Tuesday morning. The
discovery was great shock to the
household, as the maid had been in
an especially happy frame of mind
looking forward to the Christmas
festivities. The cause of death is be-
lieved to have been heart failure.
Brothers and other relatives of the
deceased were Immediately notified
and called for and claimed the body
for burial.
Palisadian., 1915-12-25
P. S. Corporation
Puts Stock On Seuen
Per Cent. Basis

The Board of Directors of Public
Service Corporation of New Jersey,
Tuesday, voted to put the stock of the
Corporation on seven per cent.
basis instead of six as it has been
for several years. A dividend of one
and three-quarter per cent for the
quarter ending December 81, was
declared, this action having been
taken after it was shown that the
amounts set aside for amortization
were very liberal, and the surplus
account was in very satisfactory
condition.
Palisadian., 1915-12-25
Christmas Services In
Pa]isade Union Church
Sunday school 1000 a. m.

Sunday school 1000 a. m.
Morning worship and sermon HOO
a. m.
Subject of the morning service
will be "The Crowded Inn."
The quartete will render "The Lit
tie Town of Bethlehem" by Milenger,
and the shepherd of Bethlehem" by
Harker.
Mrs. Middleton and Mrs. R. r.
Brown will sing duet for the of
feratory.
The young peoples meeting 7:3O
p. m. Evening worship and sermon
8 p. m.
"The Name Jesus" will be the SUBJ
ject of the evening sermon.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all the people of Palisade to attend
these services.
Palisadian., 1915-12-25
Supreme Court
Dec. Term Opens

The December term of the Supreme
Court opened last week at Hacken-
sack court house. The new grand
jury was charged by Supreme Court
Justice, Charles w. Parker. A num-
Der of manslaughter cases were ex-
pected to come up. Judge Seufert
took up the matter of liquor licenses.
Palisadian., 1915-12-25
DR.. Hunter Gets Pay For His Teeth
Furnished To Prisoners In Jail;
Bill Ordered Paid By Freeholders

County Physician Again Persists He Did Not Order
Work Done-- Sheriff Heath Says Prisoners Could
Not Eat Greasy Food County Automobile Wrecked
By FreehoIder Morrison On Theater Party Insured,
No Reprimand.
Palisadian., 1915-12-25
Mysterious Explosion Tuesday
In Corn Products Co. Plant,
Edgewater, No Clue To Cause

One Killed and Eleven Injured in Early Morning
CatastrOphe-L Local Firemen Do Excellent Work at
Fire Which FOllOlUed-- Insurance Covered Entire
Dan,age-Loss in the Neighborhood of $50, ,OOO
ROASTED STARCH AS EXPLOSIVE AS DYNAMITE
Palisadian., 1915-12-25
BUSINESS EGOTTSTS

Business egotist is one who believes his busi
ness is good it is not possible for anything to
make it better.
He has for advertising
There is difference between an eeofst and
man with self confidence
The self confident man believes in his good
and his service
He believes business is just as good as he
makes it---and he uses newspaper advertising day
in and day out to bring prosperity to bis doorstep
Palisadian., 1915-12-25
CO-OPERAT TTON.

It is absolutely vital to any news
paper to have it's advertisers know
that results are coming from the use
Of its columns. One way of doing
this is with cooperation of the public
Make it habit to mention to the mer-
chant the paper in which you saw
his advertisement.
Palisadian., 1915-12-25

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Palisadian., 1915-12-25

Continued on page 81
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Although science has made great strides in all directions in the explain ing of what was formerly obscure. there is one problem that applied science has failed of solution. This un- solvable problem is. Why does the possession of a government job swell a bone head?" You can soak bone head in water or any other liquid, and 1t will not swell; but elect 1t to the legislature, or appoint it deputy marshal or a jailor or any petty gov ernment official and it will invariably become enlarged The cranium with it's cavities filled with water or other mild liquid is susceptible to swellings which can be accounted for; but the swelling of a solid bone head is n phenomenon The cranium which only varies as nature dictates, no matter what position it's owner occupies, is that which is filled with the good old
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25
Special Correspondence

DEERING, May 13-The final thaw is about here now. As yet no great impression has been made on our i'm mense snow banks. The days are fairly warm, while the nights are quite chilly tightening things up. Some water Is soaking about in the snow, and making it's apearance in the larger streams. Winter operators are beginning to make preparations for cleaning up their dumps. Summer op- orators are making ready, clearing out ditches and penstocks, stretching out piping and hose, and standing by to start work at the first opportune mo- ment
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Dr. Replogie, government schoo teacher at this point, is a regular or
 dained minister of the Quaker sect However, his religious instruction to the Eskimos Is non sectarian There is nothing narrow about the doctor; he is liberal and tolerant toward all other religious. If Uncle sam must employ minded men like the doctor should be selected
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Nick Christensen, the contractor who handled our mail service this win ter, is entitled to great encomium. We have never been better served Neither Nick nor his assistant have ever been late; always on time, or day ahead regardless of weather conditions. If we could only have such service in summer. there never would be kick GU of us
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Az judged by legislative reports culled from the Nugget, senator Me
 Gam has made good Many of ua
 who voted for other candidates must
 admit that the majority made Il good
 selection. As the Nugget stated dur
 ing the campaign: MT McCann un |doubtedly is as good man as either of the other candidates. nothing could
 be said against his ability or integrity
 but it is long ways to Juneau by dog
 team and the time is short" So many
 of us, who did not vote for Mr. Me pending that were of vital interest to
 us, and they might come np early in from Nome to get there and battle for
 us So knowing the two gentlemen
 visiting in Seattle to be sound. and where the one chosen could reach Jun eau in ample time, We voted accord ngly. But Mr. McGann proved himself Ia good musher and reached the scene of action in time to thwart the aims of some legislators who were bent on class legislation. Mir McGann has demonstrated that he is a true Alaskan, determined to give all Alaska and AL |askans square deal, favoring no class.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

There is an increased amount of prospecting planned for next winter When the dumps are cleaned up this spring, our prospectors expect a good spell of work on our road this sum mer and with good outfits to aid, bed = rock will be exposed in many shafts next winter and our boys are san quine of more good finds being un- covered.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

In a letter from Fred Weller recently published. by the Nugget we note q statement he makes to the effect tha, this legislature is looked on as d joke by Alaskans on the outside We think that those outsiders are somewhat pre- mature in their conclusions While un- doubtedly some of the men who man aged to get elected, would make games of themselves wherever placed, We should await Knowledge of the re-
 suits of the legislatures labors before passing judgment on the members of that body as a whole.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

The Nuggets readers must appreci- ate that papers endeavors to keep us posted on the doings of our law makers in Juneau, at considerable expense for telegraph and telephone tolls. Now that the legislature has adjourned the Nugget will place us under further ob- ligations if it will furnish us from time to time with the texts of all the pass judgment on our representatives work, whether favorable or unfavora- be to us.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

We are informed that the staunch and Nome the coming summer. She will be in charge of that most genial and accommodating captain, Frank Whitlan We missed Frank last sum mer, and are well pleased to learn that he will he with us again this year
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Paul Davidovich has left for his home on the Kobuk. He will overhaul his lighterage outfit and get ready to fulfill his contract with the board of education in moving the Eskimo vil- lage from this point to the Kobuk, as soon as the ice clears out sufficiently to permit.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

One of our boys, John Shafer, went wad. He has just returned here for |another one If he had stayed with us last winter and put his wad into pros pect holes here, he might now be on easy street like others who played the game at home.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Senator Sulzer of Sulger. by SulZer. and for Sulzer and the First division. secured his attorney general. but at a reduced wage Also n law was passed
 empowering him to go on the warpath
 land scalp wolves We have not yet learned how much of that $G0,OO0 forest reserve fund he was able to annex.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25
grey matter.

We hope it will not be necessary this year to hold a meeting in Nome and get Philadelphia lawyer 10 in- terpret the laws passed by this bunch of solons.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Harry Courtney has gone up river to aid his partners to make ready for the clean up, which 1t is expected can be started before very long.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Secretary Lane contemplates q trip to Alaska the coming summer, and IL behooves Seward peninsula to wake up and devise ways and means for getting part of the territory.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Our last mail leaves for Nome very soon; no more to arrive here; hence we will have only telephone connection with our metropolis until navigation opens. which will be next July
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Senator McGann and our represen- tative in the lower house saved us from being taxed out of our mukluks. The senator was also a large factor in having obnoxious features of the late mining law eleminated.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25
IMMACHUK NOTES

arranged about his several hydraulic plants. He has the ditch supplies all distributed. He also has n drill crew at work.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Bill heads, statements letter heads and envelopes. Have them printed al tho Nugget office.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Chickens Soc per pounI; also some nice flyers. Eggs 75c per dozen. Geo. Prosser, phone Black 5.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

F'reighting from the coal mine has shop and has accepted a position as foreman of the big ditch for the sum mer
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Emil Pasteris made trip up river recently to inspect his mining affairs and look after the supplies he Is send ing up.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Job hunters are becoming very plen- tiful in here: every few days bring fresh arrivals. If it keeps up other sections are liable to be short of help.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Geese have made their appearance in here and luscious roasts will soon De m order.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25
NOW IS THE TIM E.

To come in and see us, as the bright sunny days are coming on, and have your clothes cleaned, pressed and re- Ipai,ed. l We make them look like new 1 We clean hats. l We make alterations.
 We guarantee first -class workman ship. w. guarantee modern methods. We guarantee prompt service.
 And we will appreciate your patron- lage
 We also make suits to order. NOME TAILORING COMPANY, NRetween Segerstrom & Hagen and R. B Zehner's Jewelry Stores
 WE CAN DO IT.
 For first class work and prompt do. livery phone Main 151 and the Peoples Steam Laundry will call and get your laundry.
 w. J. WILLIAMSON, Prop. Mail the Nugget to your friends and help advertise Nome.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Freighter Frank Knapp is finding the trail softening up and will have to draw off his outfit. and wait till he can use wagons which will doubtless give him long spell of idleness. Our
 ladies can look forward to straw rides. and equestrian exercise about the spit.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Charles Nicol. the hermit prospector came to town the other day. He Is sending up supplies with dog teams. Has n good piece of ground stripped and will star shoveling in as soon as possible
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

At last Dick Hammond did manage to break away from his dumps and get to town However. II is merely fly ing business trip. He returns imme-
 <' up.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Frank Aquino arrived in town the other day. He returns up river very soon
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

,Advices from the outside inform us that Mir. Charles NJ. Garfield, the big lava operator, will return this sum-
 mer with a large outfit and resume operations where he left off last fall.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Cheapest in the long run-Nome Garage.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25

Manager Thomas Madden is a very busy man these days. having things
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-06-25
WE CAN % IT.

Mail the Nugget to your friends and help advertise Nome.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-11-30

The East Oregonian is stand.
ing openly and frankly with
the decent manhood and won.
anhOod of the town to place an
honest, upright man in the
mayors chair and to defeat .
candidate whose personal rec
ord is rotten and who in this
campaign has organized sup.
port from bOOtleggers, pimps,
bawdy house magnates, Job
hunters and chronic knockers
against the progress and pros
perity of PendletOn.
If there are people in church
or out of church who can see
nothing creditable in such
work by the East Oregonian
then those people are their
own misfortune.