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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04
Busy Miss Rosomax,
The Girl Who Does
A Bit of Everything
Genius of A Dainty Young Wo-
man Whose Stagecraf ActiU-
tiles Haze Put CZifSide Park
On The Map And Set NelU
York Ihedtricals AgOg.
YET CAN'T SING OR SWIM,

A dirty, very muddy, little town in
New Jersey is slowly but surely find
ing its way on the map of the world.
A woman is doing it! No doubt, read
err, you expect "Vote for the woman
suffrage amendment on November
second" My excuse for asking your
attention follows:
A well known manager of prob
ably the best known and liked theater
in New York sent out a number of
letters inviting other managers to
visit a little exhibit in his office. |
accepted for Mr.. Cohan. The ex-
hibit consisted of wide assortment
of things made by Miss Rosomax, of
Cliffside Park, New Jersey. Right
here l can say that Miss Rosomax
rivals Sylvester Shaffer-to her be-
longs the title, "The girl who does
everything" There were drawings
and color sketches of costumes and
scenery GALL original designs), models
of stage sets that have been used.
souvenirs that we'll known firms have
had her to make for them. A number
of publications were blue penciled to
show that the young lady is a clever
writer. Her literary work covered
everything from household hints and
rhyme filters to two reel scenerios.
A few programs and scanty lot of
photos revealed Miss Rosomax, the
versatile actress. Some standard film
proved her worth as a photoplayer
"And she's quite carpenter" said
the manager of the exhibit, He point
led out several pieces. One cleverly
constructed theater, l should say
stage. A toy with removable scenery,
and set of spool actors dressed
Gmaginia art) to represent char
acters in Shakespeare Hamlet. An
other ingenious affair was a truck,
which removes quickly and easily, but
noiselessly, set stuff from the stage
between the acts. The boss had this
patented. (He showed me the patent
ed papers-it was in his namely
Several have been built and are in
constant use. About two hundred
articles were shown each one SEEM
ing marvellous till it's fellow came to
match 1t.
The manager of the house beamed
as he spoke of her, "She has quite a
following in the profession. When a
play is not up just so, many look to
Miss Rosomax for an idea. She al
ways has something to offer. 1t may
be a catch line, drawing, a full page
article. She is natural born stage
director and besides she has learned
all the tricks of the trade from every
side. At one time one of the ladies
was ill and the understudy on her way
but still some hundred miles off and
it looked like giving money back to
large audience. Miss Rosomax as
tonished US by doing the bit and do
ing it splendidly. She studies easily
and her memory is uncanny, so ac-
curately can she retain almost any,
thing. She dislikes praise or show
or compliment; she has no desire for
acting. Miss Rosomax likes work,
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04
A Hungry Infant

When recent complaints
were made to the officials
in Fort Lee about the over
growth of our weeds and
the hardness of the garb-
age collector som con e
voiced their opinion that
for a small community, we
on the Western Slope
could certainly make a lot
of noise. Infant walls"
as it were. For the benefit
of those who harbor the
the same thought let US as
sure you that our walls
will be continually heard
and louder, too, as the oc-
casion demands, until we
are rocked to sleep by the
mayors pleasing lullaby
that in the future we will
receive all the considera-
ton that is our due. Pay
ing high taxes for improve
ments which have given US
no direct benefit while our
own little needs have been
sighted, is enough to cause
any community, w h e h e r
large or m a IL, to bawl
loudly until nourished.
Our weeds were allowed
to grow until our side
walks became obliterated
from view. Pedestrians
were obliged to walk in the
streets or run the chance
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04
Young Man Dead
In Grantwood

Walter P. Hunke, the twenty -one
year old son of Mrs. and Mrs. Ed
ward Hunke, died at his home on
Lincoln avenue last Saturday, after
a short illness.
The Hunke family, though new
Corners to Grantwood, formerly re-
sided in the Wetherbee Park section
of North Bergen and are among the
best known residents of North Hud-
son. Mr.. Hunke, ST., is cashier of the
First National Bank of Gutenberg
and is well known in Hudson county
banking circles.
The dead youth enjoyed a great
popularity in Union Hill and West
Hoboken where he was a prominent
figure in social circles. He enjoyed
the friendship of all who knew him
and had the esteem and admiration
of his employers. His decease is
mourned by thousands.
Funeral services were held on
Tuesday morning after which inter-
ment took place in Fairview
Cemetery.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04

she likes to work hard. She will
clean up the place if it requires it,
put in nail or screw here and there,
rather than ask to have it done, usher
early corners, help dress the ladies
of the company, attend errands for
lazy players, at the same time get
ting her own tasks completed with
a perfection and niceness that is
truly remarkable. She makes friends
easily and once a friend always a
friend.
At this point ray of sunshine en-
tered the room. Without knocking,
a tiny little lady in brown, shot in
quietly and inquired, "Busy?" Being
assured otherwise, she whispered to
Mr. 81 think | have a splendid
idea, I'd like to see it in print, may
| use your machine ?"
Her we'll wisher bowed, and pre-
sented me, "First meet Mr.. Molbury,
Mr.. Cohan's representative. This is
Miss Rosomax."
She greeted me with a howdo and
a smile, was too astonished to be
polite. | was expecting to see in Miss
Rosomax an aged person and here
before me stood sweet young thing.
If she is not, l take off my hat to her,
to any woman who can look sixteen
after that birthdate.
Miss Rosomax is slight. She has
dark hair, big eyes that see through
you, wonderful little mouth and a
personality that gets over and makes
you forget.
81 want to ask you some ques-
tions," l ventured.
ooh, | hate to be interviewed"
pouted the girl who does everything.
Mr. scowled and she smiled.
"But l won't promise to answer
everything"
as there anything you cannot
do?" l asked getting my pencil
ready to write the reply as no. l was
disappointed.
1.-TWO things" said Miss Rosomax.
| was almost afraid to ask but l
did. "Swim and sing" came the sur
prising answer.
:" MatW isktooaO
"No l don't like acting before a
camera, But it is great fun see
ing yourself on the screen"
care you suffragette ?" by this
time l felt privileged. She gave
an uncertain little nod.
"She's not a speechmaker" put in
the manager, and we all laughed.
Several times | mentioned the war
and each time she put her fingers
over her lovely lips.
'She's as neutral as a Little Neck,
Long Island clam" -muttered
and admitted, painfully So"
Then the little lady to change the
subject gathered her things.
Before l forget it, I'd like
Dictate it to Miss Goldstein and
come back" The proud manager
was repaid with a handsome grin.
MAY l, oh, how nice! Thanks aw-
fully, I'll see you later" she waved
to me as she disappeared into the
next room.
'She can do the work of two people
and never seem overworked. Little
marvel, l wish l could afford to do
something for her. She made plans
for unique theater. If l had the
money to spare she would build it.
She not only planned the structure,
but the plans for company, plays,
advertising, publicity are mapped
out. 1t would be interesting to see
how it would work out. She is so
positive that everyone is sure to be
convinced of its sure success. "Tell
Mr.. Cohan you met her."
You bet l would. l did not wait
for her return. | did want to but l
felt myself in the way, but as l
walked out with my eyes behind me
| wondered if Miss Rosomax isn't
the happiest person in the world?
Patrick E. Molbury
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04

ample evidence of its visit by de-
posting a large pool of water across
that section of Washington avenue
lying between the residences of John
Purdon and r. r. Brown. On Tues
day of this week, borough workmen
appeared and tore up the road at
this point. 1t is to be hoped that
the bad spot is at last to be fixed.
DR.. and Mrs. C. P. Berkey left on
Monday of this week on a visit to
relatives in Wilmington, Del. When
they return, they will bring Virginia
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04
WEST PALIsADE, N. j., SEPTEMBER 4, 1915.

of running their clothes.
After a t t e tion was
called to this condition,
the weeds were finally cut
down, thanks to "The West
ern Breeze"
Slovenly to be sure, with
the cut weeds left to rot
on the sidewalks. But cut
down they were and that
no doubt sufficed.
Another matter: Bluff
road is the only thorough
fare leading over here from
Palisade. Its condition is
frightful. A few loads of
dirt properly distributed is
all that is needed to put it
in O. K. condition. Also,
there are but three electric
lights on Bluff road from
Anderson avenue to Kings
land lane, over a quarter of
a mile distance. Being a
lonely roadway and the only
one leading over here,
three lights is not enough.
Savvy?
Our sewer system and
the need of a few yards of
fire hose which could be
left in the cellar of a resi-
dent, are other matters
which demand attention. A
complaint about the tardi-
ness of the garbage col
lector was registered in
last wee ks western
Breeze"
The cream of the taxes
bottle has been whipped
and spread out to satisfy
the appetites of others. Its
up to the officials to feed
us some of the remaining
milk for our needed nour-
ishment.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04

of Palisade. The motoring
party expect to tour Mary
land and Virginia extern
sively, besides taking in
the Capitol of the Nation.
Little Wilbur Felzer has
a new two foot power auto
mobile. The rate of speed
he can obtain with those
two little legs of his is
enough to cause any Ford
owner to become envious.
The Coopers are back
from a weeks vacation in
Connecticut.
Kingsland lane has ap-
propriately been nicknamed
Harmony lane. Miss
Breiby and Mr.. Cooper are
piano teachers, while so
many of the Caffall family
play piano that their key
board is never allowed to
cool. When all three pianos
get going at once, the
sound as heard from the
street is very elevating.
The most ardent of listen
ers cannot help but 60 up
in the air. IT'S the glori-
fication of noise as the
futurists would say.
Does anyone know the
value of a might Bloom
ing cereus cactus" on the
night when it is in bloom ?
When aye editor of The
Palisadian.' visited the
Breiby's to take a good
look and smell of the night
blooming cereus, he con-
sidered the visit worth
$100. Whatever the sight
was worth, O. B. is still
hunting for a smell of that
$100.
Mr.. Howell has been
raising beans. In fact he
did raise them, but not very
high. The rabbits found
them very appetizing. Mr..
Howell is watching out for
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04

'"The Breeze" is published for
the edification of all people and
Western Slope folk in particular.
1t stands for Truth, Humor,
Happiness and Optimism. With
Emphasis on Optimism.
1t offers the glad hand to all
and invites the cooperation of its
readers to help make it live up to
It's name and motto: always
Breezy"
Published every Saturday on the
steenth page of "The Palisadian."
ORRIN A. BREIBY, Editor.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04

with them. She has been spending
some weeks there.
Randolph Brown was laid up for
awhile the latter part of last week
and the early part of this week by
an attack of lymphangeitis, con-
tracted from an injury to his foot,
gotten while swimming.
Practically everybody has returned
from his vacation and has settled
down for another year in our little
old town. After a month or two
Continued on page 81
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04
Village Gossip

AS between having a sort of para
disc of summer and the finest all
around climate anyhow in general,
good old northern New Jersey is diff
fcult to match.
Mrs. George Stabel has recovered
from her recent surgical operation
and is much improved in general
Every hard rain usually leaves
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04

We take off our hats to
Eddy Greer for holding the
Hackensack w h e e | m a n
down to no hits. Too bad
the run leaked in on errors
Eddy, but twas only the
fortunes of the game. The
Editor of "The Breeze" who
was one of the urpires,
states that Eddy had every
thing a league pitcher needs
on the ball. Getting seven
hits off of Wenzel, the
Wheelman pitcher, is also a
feather in the Pee Bee Bee
clubs cap. Without a doubt
he is the best pitcher the
Pee Bee Bees have faced
this year. Too bad the
local games draw such
slim crowds.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04

Is w. J. Bryan going
back to the farm with his
pigeon of peace to raise
grapes and squads to
obtain funds for the 1916
campaign?
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04
Advice nv Eddy lKet

Advice by Eddy Ket
If you want to eat
onions don't breathe it to
a soul.
When soup is served, be
sure to let your host hear
you sip it. In this manner
you will permit your host
to understand how fully
you enjoy it.
The National LIE a G u e
may be composed of all
second division clubs, as
the inestimable manager
of the Giants has said, but
the closeness of the race
is what has saved the game
and also the club owners
from worry.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04

the offenders so he can
"bean" them or Stirring"
'em.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-09-04
Bits o. Gossip

Miss May Caffal is at pres
ent on a two weeks automo-
bile tour with the Clarkes,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-29
CARTHAGE MAN Is
HELD BY POLICE
Andrew Darlington Held on State War
rant for Assault on. Frank
MaroId at Quincy.

Quincy Journal: Andrew Darlington.
LACED %, husky plumber from Car
lthage, last night made general
l"cleaning" at the saloon of Frank
iMarold at S36 Hampshire street, and
before the smoke of battle had cleared
iaway, Mr.. Marold had sustained three
| fract.red ribs and bad bruises about
the head and body.
The Carthage visitor went to the
lMarold saloon and proceeded to make
| a bed of the bar room floor. Efforts
to awaken him were futile until Mr..
Marold was called to the scene. While
attempting to raise Darlington, Mr..
Marold suddenly felt a blow to the
face which forced him against rail
ling at the foot of the bar, breaking
the ribs.
T The plumber in the meantime had
revived from his slumbers and was
ready to demonstrate his physical
strength and about five others in the
saloon were necessary to pin him ~
the floor until the police arrived.
! In police court this morning he was
charged with disturbing the peace and
because Marold could not appear, the
case was continued until tomorrow.
,Jpon investigation the injuries OF
Marold were learned and the Car
1 thage resident was again hauled into
| court. This time he was charged in a
1 state warrant with assault and being
unable to furnish bond Of 5000, the
case was continued until January :,
when it is expected that Mr.. Marold
will be able to testify.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-29
BOILER PLATE BID
ACCEPTED BY BOARD
Munition Factories Activities Be.
lieved to Have Cut Down Num-
Der of Bids Being Offered.

AT the session of the Lee county
board of supervisors at the court
house here today, bids were opened
for the furnishing of the county's
supply of reinforcing bridge steel for
the ensuing year, as advertised for
recently, says the Fl Madison Demo
crat The bid of the Clinton Bridge
and Iron Works, of Clinton, Iowa, was
accepted, being the lowest. The esti-
mates We're on $4,000 lbs. of reinforc-
ing steel, in half-inch square and
twisted bars, of varying lengths, F..
o. b.. Fort Madison. Other bidders
were:
Monmouth Bridge and Manufactur-
ing company, s2.25 per cwt.
Scully Steel e Iron company, Chi
cago, $2.4O9 per cwt., for the 20 and
80 foot lengths and $500 for the "a,
% and 80 foot lengths.
The figure of the Clinton firm was
SIT per cwt.
The Monmouth firm bidding, though
not known to be affiliated with the
Western Boiler Plate company. which
furnishes this county with most of
it's crllverts, has some of its officers;
the Monmouth company's bid was de-
clined.
IL was nOClCedDlc lnat OIL the many
invitations sent out to usual bidders,
only the three were forthcoming.
ne lack of interest is taken to spell
the working of the steel mills to
capacity in producing war supplies.
The Jones & Laughlin company of
Chicago, one of the largest concerns
Fin the country and frequent bidder.
Responded with letter stating that
they were not In a position to even
bid on the Lee county proposition.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-29
Don't Worry-Eat.

Memphis. Tenn.-Mrs. Emma d.
Looney, Of this place, Gays: II suffer
ed misery for nearly eight years. but
since taking Cardui, I am much
stronger, and I haven't missed e sin
gle meal. I hardly know how to ex-
press my gratitude" Don't worry
about your symptoms--Cardui doesn't
treat them. What you need 10
strength. Cardui helps you to get It.
Take Cardui, because other tonics and
medicines do not contain its peculiar
and successful Ingredients, imported
especially for its manufacture. Hall
century of success, has stamped Car
dui with the seal OF public approval
During this time, Cardui has benfit-
ed a million women. Why not YOU:
Try it, today.-Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-29
HERE'S new ViG0R FOR
OVERWORKED STOMAchS

Wilkin son & Co., the popular drug.
!gists, have toen in tho drug business
long enough to have their own opin.
lion OF the best way Of selling medi.
|cines. They say the plan adopted by
Mic the great dyspepsia remedy,
is the fairest they have ever heard
of. They don't believe that a medi.
cine ought to be paid fer unless it
does the user some good. And Mo
ma is sold under a positive guarantee
to relieve dyspepsia or to refund the
money. You simply have 80 cents on
deposit with Wilkinson & Co., and #,
after you have used the box Of Mo-
ma you decide that it has done you
no good, all you have to do Is to tell
them so and they will return you-
money.
Hundreds Of people have been re-
lIieved of stomach agonies by using
this remarkable remedy. 1t Is no:
simply a food digester; it is med'.
| cine that puts all of trs digestive or
CANS into normal condition and gives
rudy, glowing, vigorous health. a
change for the better will be seen aft
er the first few doses of Mona, and
its continued use will soon give the
power to eat anything at any time
and not suffer distress afterward.
| Mio-na IS sold under positive guar
antee to refund the money If it does
not cure. This is tie strongest proof
that can be offered as to the MORT OF
the medicine.
Nothing lessons mans success in
his work or woman's FASCINATING
personality more than a weak stom
ach, with it's attending evils. Use Mi
-o-na and see how much more there
Vie II life
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-29
To- HOLD UNION
PRAYER MEETINGS
Ministerial Alliance Calling Churches
Of keokuk Together to Pray and
Consider Present Day
Problems.
TOPICS AND SPEAKERS
Meetings to be Held In Young Mems
Christian Association Building
Starting at 1880
O'clock.

Next week the Federated Council of
Churches in America. has decided is
the time for union prayer servRe to
be held in compliance with this call,
and realizing its extreme value, the
keokuk Ministerial Alliance is call
ing the churches Of Keokuk together
next week to pray and consider to.
gether problems that confront them
so pertinently. These meetings will
be held in the auditorium of the Y.
NJ. c. A. at 1880 o'clock, every night
in the week excepting Saturday. The
topics and speakers are as follows:
Unity Among the Churches-Rev. f.
G. Beardsley References: Ps. 1913; Is.
26, 8, 81; 10 in. II Eph. 4, lie.
Tuesday night-The Family and
Youth, Spiritual Training-Rev. F. G
Edwards. References: Duet. 6, 4-19,
Ps. "a, 122. Mt. IS, 1-14; 2 Tim. 3; IA
II.
Wednesday Observation-Disclosures
Rev. H. B. McElree. References: Is,
"a, 10. Acts 1896, Ro. 5. IL; Cor. .,
1919.
Thursday night-E'ffectual Prayer
Rev. J. C. Hughes. References: Elk. II,
S-13; 1 Kg. 18, 1888, Tx. IL; Mt. s,
5-15, Mt II, 1920.
Friday night-Zeal for Our Task
Rev. e. B. Newcomb. Ro. ~, Ro. 10,
Jon. 40; 46, Acts s, 1851.
The committee in looking over the
subjects selected by the Federated
Church council, decided to use only
part OF them, because of the conditions
which prevail here previous to the
special meetings which are to be held
in March. The speakers are request
ed to have the evangelistic campaign
in mind when preparing the topics
for consideration. aaaaefsS
Last year the prayer meetings held
at the same place were a great sue
cess and this year it is felt the in
fluence of the meetings will be far
more widespread since the campaign
is so near and concerted action must
soon be evident il things are to move
These meetings will prove the opening
gun Of the campaign. Every one is
very welcome to assist in making
these meetings successful.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-29
MRS, COLLINS TO
GIVE SONG GROUP
n.,ver Musician Who is Visiting
n.re win Appear Before Monday
Music Club Tomorrow
Evening.
COMPLIMENTARY NOTICE
western Musical Critics Give Mrs.
Collins Splendid Notices on
Concerts Given
There.

Mrs, Edward Welles Collins of Den
ver. who will give song recital for
the Monday Music club in the Y. w.
a. auditorium tomorrow evening,
has many warm friends in Keokuk
rho will heartily endorse the follow
Ing notice taken from the Chicago
\ Review:
.Not many singers have the delight
fully captivating personality with
which Mrs Collins is endowed. She
at once made herself popular with her
audience by her graciousness and she
meyer, lost bit of the ground she
fhus gained. Her success was the
! more marked because it was reached
through a difficult program
Also this article taken from the
( Denver Republican which reads as fol-
lows:
usually handsome woman, with a
SPLENDID physique and presence, that
I nronlise good things before she be-
gins to sing Nor is one disappoint-
ed. Her Spring Song from Her
bert's 'Natoma' was a thing of the
out-of-doors of sunshine and opening
bud, of purling stream and triumph
ant new life. Her voice was at its
best in this song, and she. herself in
exquisite pink gown, was like glori-
Gus Killarney rose
Because Mrs. Collins married a
Keokuk boy, Keokuk claims her as it's
own and delights in the honors that
have come to her In her chosen pro-
fession. 1t is to be regretted that
Thursday night is the night Of the
Keokuk club dance. The recital will
begin promptly at eight, however, and
close early enough SO that all who
wish may attend both the concert
and the hance
The recital is strictly a club affair.
all visitors being required to pay the
usual dollar membership fee. Mem
berstip tickets are not transferable
\ and must be presented at the door.
The club hostesses are: Mrs. Eu-
gene Baker and Mrs. ]. A. NJ Col
Inns
House committee: Miss Celestine
& Dickey, Mrs. Roger Gordon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-29
Is the Heir Genuine7

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-Probate Judge
Horner went before the grand jury
today to testify in the alleged attem pr
of Mrs. Dollie Ledgerwood Matters to
foist spurious heir on her husbands
100000 estate.
The grand jury Investigation was to
end today.
The probate court will rule tonor.
row whether the baby Mrs. Matters
contends was born to her in Cana
dian hospital. is entitled to share in
the wealth -. the late Fred Matters
Of Arcola, Illinois, or whether the es-
tate should go to James Matters,
brother of the deceased.