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Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

1t seems almost Incredible that,
with all the building. that has been
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sastsf. the actual increase In taxable
valuations is but 1924. While there
have been some appeals and reduc-
tions granted. and even admitting
that the Lehigh Valley railroad has
abolished the enormous stocSgrounds
that have been in use here for many
years, 1t hardly seems possible that
they should offset all the new build
ing that has been going on In Perth
Amboy for the past twelve months.
The valuations placed upon new
buildings as reported by the building
Inspector shows hundreds of thou
sands OF dollars worth of property
added to the city's ratables. The re-
ductions granted by the county and
state boards must have been unusual
ly large to have counteracted all Of
this new work.
TO be sure, the city has purchased
several pieces, OF land for park pur
poses, but when the figure at which
they were assessed Is known it will
probably be found that their exemp
tion from taxation does not affect thu
ratables very much.
Al general increase in valuation
throughout the city is not desirable
as long as New Brunswick and othel
places throughout the county remain
so low. for then Perth Amboy woult
be paying an unjust share Of thu
county tax, and we are paying more
now than any single taxing district
But with so much new building, 1
would seem as II the taxes OF
that alone would provide a sufficlen
increase in the ratables to take carr
OF any growth the city might have
Let us hope that before the fina
figures are announced it will be foun,
that the actual increase will be IA
more than it is.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
NEW JERSEY CENTRAL.


VHaInA Leave Fefth Amh0ya
b.tS For Nsw xorz SswaFk 7sss .na sSs ss
s:42 1906, 1888. 1857 q M; 200. 8s1z.
s:25. 4:ss. 6:06, e;7S. Tao, s:Os. s:bs.
sil:ao 3 M snndays,.s;s2 s;2s a, M;
Ocean Grove. Etc-i2:Bl, $40, s:lS :.
% p o.. i1 santaSs-is;sl. ss s:so. Sal a. mi M.
iSc For Atlsnttic 10 city-5:1o. s:12 a M;
2:2s D. m. Sundays-9:s7 a. m.
For Philadelphia and Trenton. via
Bound Brook-e:2S. T:10, TBS, s:41.
1906, 1893 a. M; 100. sos. 7:40 .. m.
sundays-s:s2. s:2s a. M; 1:55. E:0s.
6.52, 9:29 D. m,
New YoI k only.
Saturday only.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

They claim that the hand that
rocks the cradle is the hand that
rules the world. But every now and
then you run into a henpecked hus-
band whose wife makes. him mind
the children every night,
No matter how superstitious he is,
a man will never accept $12 for an
article If he can get SIS for it.
There are whole. lot of deaf men
who haven't a bit of trouble in hear
ing q skirt when one comes around.
In every family the husband
breaches economy while the wife
does the practicing.
A Corn Fed girl may display poor
taste In going out half naked on a
sunny day, but she certainly shows
good form.
II they would place war tax on
conversation and soak us one cent
per each 100 words we used up most
of us would be broke all the time.
The new dresses worn by the wom-
en- folks seem to be built for advertis-
ing purposes, and yet most of the
women who wear the scanty scenery
have nothing for sale.
When we were boys there was al
ways some old crouch who claimed
that the things we like to eat were
not good for us and should be barred.
anu WIlSh We grew up we IOunQ Cf1at
there were lot of old grouches who
claimed that the things we liked to
drink were not good for us and
should be prohibited.
Another reason why we have so
many divorces is because Mothers
idea of Good Match is to auction
Daughter off to the highest bidder.
Any woman can tell you that there
Is difference between relatives
and relations" II they have money
they are relatives"
There are two kinds of men in the
world. Those who never have any
money because they always spend it
and those who always have money
because they never spend 1T.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
Time Table in Ens ct May 27th. 101a.


NEW YORK TO PERTH AMBOv
$3.50. s:So, ZOO. ! 100, 500, io.oo, 1900
2:40. 500 sis, b:s0, b:4S. 500, s:IS,
e:45' 7:20 500, 800, 10000. 100 p. NJ
1900 Night; loo A III.
Saturdays OEIy
ak lasa sdG as4o d dd0 iiS oo 49, ssS aSC 7so sS
400, $40. g:20. 1000 P. NJ. On satur-
day only (For other trains sssz |dRiial53
iis sandays M oniy ana Kay SO. JuIy ana
$50 500 300 s;ao 1920 11;cc A NJ;
ITO p. H.: iS:oo Night: ZOO A. X
PERTH AMBoy TO NEW YORK
Daily Except Saturdays, SuA Gays and
May 80. Jvly 4 and Segt: Z s.oo.
$50, sos, 6;26 7;0o., T:zss, 7;zs s;oeo
500 sso s;So 1o;sSl 11;sS iSs A. INK M a:ss S:ss
7:io 7:51. 300. 1900. 200 P; NJ; 1900
trains see daily time table-)
Saturdays Only
a:oS. S:2s. 400, $50, l:ao. 5:s5. e:5s,
1880 $40. s:45. 1o:Oo. 1900 P. NJ: 1890
sunday. Only and May so. July a aad
TOO. y.BB. $50. eos, 1890. 1850,
l:i5, SOC. s:i5, t:27. sos. $3.50. $50.
GEO ] BROWN
General r. affic Agent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
FIRE ALARM BOXES

b --Raritnn Copper Works.
24-Market and Sheridan Streets
s6-Smith Street and Central X. II
z6-MarlSet and First Streets.
Ave. and Paterson street.
2S-High and Lewis Streets
BS-Smith and High Streets -
a6-New Brunswick Ave and New St.
s1-Sn1ith and State Streets.
i2-Atlantic Terra Gotta WORKS
Ave. and Hartford S6
i5-Commerce and Front Streets.
46-State and Washington Streets.
47-High and Washington Streets-
24-State Street and Buckingham Avs
56-Parker Street and Pulaski Ave
b6-Hall Avenue and Charles street
bI-State and Wayne Streets
6S-Near United Lead Works
59--Maurer.
s2-Washington and First Streets.
63-New Brunswick Ave. and Elm st.
64-Smith Street and Watson Ayenua-
and State Streets.
I2-Front and Smith Streets
I3-Wt ter md Gordon Streets
-Kearny Avenue and Gordon Street.
61-Brace and Hanson AvenueH
ez-Smith and Herbert Streets
ss-1Amboy Ave- and Washington 81.
s4--Lehtgh Ave- and Stanford street.
Sb--Near City Hospital
eb-Cleveland and Brace Avenues.
SI-Amboy and Hall Avenues.
eZ-Amboy Aven1e and fnslee Street.
s3--I.awrence and Francis Streets.
94-Nevi1le and Johnstone Streets
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

Willie-Paw, what is meant by a
days journey?
Paw-A trip to the nearest place
where there is a quart or a keg ON
tap, my son.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

want to go out in the woods for a
while,
Where the cool. cool breezes blow;
And, under the trees, wade up to my
knees
In a couple of feet of snow.
Then sit in cool and shady spot
On cake of ice for spell;
For the place sit as l write this bit
Is whole lot hotter than Hades.
-R. A. F.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
cess of exterminatIon.

cess OF determination.
The treaty under which Canada
and the United States are to cooper
ate to this end will soon be put be-
fore the Senate, and If 1t is accepted
1t will strengthen materially the game
conservation movement.-New York
Sun.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
Hc,s Cussing the Heat

Say, Luke, what has become OF the
man who argued that the unusually
cool summer of 1915 was caused by
atmospheric disturbances resulting
from explosions of shells. mines, &C.,
In the European war?-C. I. j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
ves. ant Whaddv Va Mean?

FLOR Sale Ad. in a Cincinnati Paper]
A. Foxy LITTLE FARM-31 a., level
land; near N. and w. Ry. Owner
old and going to warmer climate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

I'm Korea a married man must
wear knot in his hair" she said.
And In this land" was his reply.
''he often wears a knot on his head"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

do not like this Oswaid Fife,
The lazy you1g galoot;
He claims hs has an aim in life.
But he's too tired to shoot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
Easy

II wish / knew some way to break
myself of the smoking habit said
the lawyer.
why don't you let your wife buy
your cigars for your" asked the doc
tor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
BITs OF BYPLAY
~ LUKE sscLUKE
Copyright 1915. the cfncinnati
Enquirer.
Ouchi

Six bill collectors called one day
To dun old Mr.. Nation:
And he was overheard to. say:
This Is quite an owe-vation."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

What would you do If you were In
my shoes?" whined the shabby man.
II believe I'd go get a shine," re-
Piled the well-dressed man.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
Such q Iaangwidgel

kStENff q 17ttHst tFftkE9CF
Ours Is a funny language, men,
Deny 1t IL you dare;
A man is always cornered when
He isn't on the square.
Luke McLuke
Ours is funny tongue. for fair;
This. also, we have found,
That when we know a man is square
We like to have him round.
Newark Advocate
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

The angler weighed his catch one day,
They're pretty small" ! heard him
say.
THE biggest ones all got away.
That's why they do not get a weigh"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

Home T. Bone is an attorney at
Tacoma, Wash.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

Any members of the club who have
enlisted and desire a leave of absence
should apply to Corporal Furlough,
of Battery G. Texas National Guard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
Bitter and Dolly Hurst.
That Hicks Wife

That Hicks Wife
The Hicks wife said
To her son Willie:
$50 to the store
For some vaniily."
Athens.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

The firm of Green & Small. of Glas-
gow,, KY. will supply the club with
apples this fall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
STATEN ISLAND RAxsKD TRANSIT
Fare te New oFk

One way ...................s -s2
5D-Trip Ticket .............s... 1890
Monthly Communication ......... 200
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

J. N. KENNEDY. Plumber

stean azsd Gas FfstsHE. Tfnnfnx, Fusa.
'oDning promptly attended to. Prompt
sLca ana mo1erafe prices. Es-
Inmates cheerfuIly furnished
Ssl stHfe ST. Tegephane g5s- =
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
luke McImIxe SAYS

Some men never loosen up until
they get tight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
Heorayi

Still Smiley, of Thornhill, Frank
fort, KY, has been elected head OF
the Sunshine Department of the club
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25
THE CrTY,s VALUATIONS

1t seems almost incredible that,
with all the building. that has been
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

Can You Blame Her?
While frisking. Covington. Ky. for
members we discovered that Earnest
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-08-25

Well, Wcllt
Some men are fond of curves, while
others waste their opportunities when
there is an syeful to be had. But
what we started to say was that Look
& Semore are ladies' tailors at Allan
ia, Ca
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-23
Gregory Restaurant.

Every community has found
the need of a iirst-class restau-
rant, the kind where quick SER
vice can be obtained and quality
of goods depended upon. Bar
bourville is no exception, and
when Messrs. J. p. and B. H.
Gregory succeeded to the busi-
ness formerly conducted by Mrs.
Riddle, they realized the demand
for a place of that character in
this section. They are men Of
wide experience in the business
and are thoroughly conversant
with the desires of their many
patrons; hence, they are serving
lunches and regular meals to a
large class of discriminating peo-
pie who appreciate service of the
character they get at the Greg
ory restaurant. They have re-
ceived much praise and commen-
dations for the manner in which
they are conducting their place,
and the excellent quality of
meals they are giving tn ei r
patrons. There is not neater
or more desirable establishment
of the kind in the community
than :. this one. you will never
have occasion to regret that you
became a patron of the Gregory
restaurant if you will give it a
trial. You will find Messrs.
Gregory courteous and obliging
and ever willing to do all in their
power to please you.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-23
Perkins & Co.

One of the neatest, most invit-
ing and best managed grocery
stores in Barbourville is that
conducted by Perkins e. Co., of
which Mr.. J. ID. Jarvis, is mana
ger. While a comparatively new
firm in the town, yet they have
won the patronage of a large and
select list of customers in the
community who appreciate the
the very best grade of goods,
combined with reasonable prices.
This is the only exclusive groc-
cry store in the town, and for
this reason it enjoys a prestige
that is most enviable. 1t is neat
ly arranged and well stocked
with a full line of fancy and
staple groceries. canned goods,
produce, butter, eggs, etc. and
fruits and vegetables in season.
Nothing but the very best goods
are handled by this reliable firm;
hence, their trade is growing
constantly, fas their customers
know that they can get superior
goods and prompt service, yand
they take a pleasure in telling
their friends about this model
store, the courteous treatment
and reasonable prices which al
ways obtain. This firm is high
ly recommended to you, for you
cannot do better when in need of
anything in their line than to
phone or send your. .order to Per-
kins & Co., Barbourville's ex-
elusive grocers.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-23
Wilson Brothers.

Barbourville is not an exception
to the progressive towns of east
ern Kentucky in the possession
of a thorough reliable and well
stocked hardware and grocery
store, where it is a pleasure to
shop, and feel that you will be
treated right and get full value
for every dollar spent with the
concern. Reference is made to
Wilson Bros. which firm is COM
posed of Messrs. J. M. and d. 7.
Wilson. This is probably the
oldest merchantile establishment
in this section of the country,
having been established by the
senior Wilson, father of the men
who are now conducting the
business, in the year 1866, and
from that day to this, the store
has been in continuous operation
by fair dealing and courteous
treatment to their patrons, there
is not an establishment in the
country that enjoys a more fiat
tering trade, or has the respect
and confidence of the trading
public than this one. The stock
is large and varied. Everything
under the head of light and
heavy hardware is included, be-
sides cutlery. farming imple-
ments, etc. In fact there is
hardly an article that you may
desire that cannot be obtained
here. In addition to hardware,
you will find complete stock of
groceries, fancy and staple, of
the best grades and at popular
prices. The firm has maintained
its prestage by giving the trade
desirable goods at the lowest
possible cost. Messrs. Wilson
are Of the progressive type, and
are public spirited who take an
interest lin the welfare of Bar
bourville and community.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-23
The COStellOW
Drug Company.

Standing out prominently in
the drug trade and numbered
among the city's most reliable
firms, is the Costellow Drug
Company, Barbourville's oldest
drug firm, an excellent example
of the enterprise and aggressive
methods of the 'proprietors. 1t
is well stocked with a full and
desirable line of pure drugs and
chemicals, besides proprietary
medicines of all kinds; station
cry, toilet articles, and in fact
everything usually found in an
up-to-date establishment of this
kind. To be abreast with the
times in the advancement of the
profession has ever been the aim
and desire of the gentlemen COM
posing the firm. and no matter
what new drug or medicine is in
troduced it may invariably be
found in this well-selected stock.
They also carry a complete line
of the San-Tox preparations.
which are considered the best
brands of medicines and toilet
articles in the market, and are
guaranteed to give universal
satisfaction. Their line of toilet
articles embrace the largest and
best variety in Southeastern
Kentucky, such as Palmers, Col
gates, Ingrams, the Melba line
and many other leading prepra-
tons. A speciality of this firm
is the care given to compounding
prescriptions, which is such an
essential feature. Only the most
competent and skilled pharma-
cists are employed in this de-
partment and there is never any
doubt in the minds of those who
have been patrons of this firm
but that they will get the very
best grade of drugs and the ply
sician's instructions will be OBJ
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-23
F. j. Mitchell

The forthcoming election of
county officials. which has alrea-
dy stirred many candidates to
get out and mix with their many
friends and constituents, is grow
ing more interesting with the
passing of days. There will be
many aspirants in the field, some
for reelection and others seeking
a new office. Among the ener-
getic ones who are not allowing
friend nor foe to outwit him in
his race, is Mr.. T. J. Mitchell.
who is now serving his first term
and is q candidate for reelection
to the Office Of Jailer.
There are few men in the coun-
ty who could have given as
faithful service as has the pres
ent encumbent. He has filled
the position 10 the satisfaction
of a large number who have oc-
casion to know something of his
qualifications for work of this
kind. He is not Overbearing, but
kind; he is not lenient, but fair;
not harsh, but courteous and af-
fible. He has the esteem and re-
spect of a large circle who know
him to be as fair and square as
the pattern for making men is
able to produce. In the person
of Mr. Mitchell the town and
county has an efficient officer,
and it would be hard indeed to
get one who would serve more
faithfully or satisfactorily.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-23
Dethera9e Hardware
and Grocery Co.

Among the many first-class re-
tail stores of Barbourville, there
is one where the patrons are al
ways sure of being pleased.
This is the Detherage Hardware
and Grocery company. Here
will be found a complete line of
groceries of all kinds; canned
goods, table delicacies, fruits and
vegetables, etc., as well as a
comprehensive stock of hard
ware of every description, china
and glassware, harness, stoves,
tinware, dry goods, furniture,
etc. This is one of the towns
oldest and most reliable firms,
and whatever representation is
made you can be fully depended
upon. The firm handles high
grade goods and keeps right up
to the times in carrying such a
stock in all lines as pleases the
hundreds of customers who have
learn to trade with this firm to
the exclusion of all others in the
same line of business. Every
thing about the premises be-
speaks care and progressiveness.
Buyers get full weight and value
when trading with this firm.
Orders by phone receive the
same careful attention as a per-
sonal visit. The proprie t o RS
have demonstrated that they un-
derstood the art of conducting a
first-class establishment and
their many patrons receive the
b en- eft of their experience.
Their trade is composed of some
of the most exacting people in
this section, who want the best.
and they have found that they
can always get it at the Dether-
age Hardware and Grocery COM
pany.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-23
"The Little Shop"

Around the corner" is locat-
ed an establishment tn at is
sought and patronized by a large
list Of patrons to the exclusion of
others. This is The Little
Shop" little in name only, for it
is stocked throughout with one
of the best !line of goods to be
found in the country whose popu-
lation is greater than that of
Barbourville. The popular prop
rietress, Mrs. Eta Stansbury, is
one of the towns most progress
sive merchants, for she keeps
abreast Of the times and when
there is anything new, you can
invariably find it in her large
stock. Her line consists of
everything needed in ladies'
wearing apparel, from the small
est articles to an evening gown.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-23
w. E. N. Taylor & Son

Of all foods served, meat is
the most important, no matter
the character, and for this reason
it should be of the best quality,
and fresh. In order to be salts
fled on this score, the greatest
caution should be observed in
patronizing reliable dealer.
Barbourville can boast of hav-
ing one of the most up-to-date
establishments of the kind in the
country. This meat market is
owned by w. 4. N. Taylor & Son
and managed by Dock" Taylor
successors to II. l.. Hatton, the
Oldest dealer in fresh meats in
this section of the country. Mr..
Taylor is a man of wide expert
ence and is thoroughly capable
in his line of business. He is re-
liable as well. and the large pat
he has gainel shows to
what eytent his customers have
placed their faith in him and the
goods he sells. Barbourville is
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-23

Having lived in Barbourville for
upwards of Is years, Mrs; .;;Stans-
bury is conversant with the
needs of the trade. and it is a
common saying among the ladies
that if its new it can be found at
THE Little Shop" In addition
to ladies' toggery Mrs. Stansbury
is a modiste of long experience,
and those who have occasion to
employ her services invariably
become customers thereafter.
She is reliable and oblinging and
gives the trade the best quality
of goods for the lowest prices.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-23
J. Fred CatrOn.
CONTINUED from first pagel

and succeeded in putting a stop
to the practice of citizens carry
ing concealed weapons. Another
practice, in the lower class it
may be said, that received his
untiring efforts to abolish, and
in which he was successful, was
the selling,of whiskey by boot
leggers. Nothing was left un-
done that could possibly aid in
the suppression of these two
breeches of the law, that Mr..
Catron did not attack. and bring
to his aid, in furthering the end
of breaking them up. He sue
ceeded. and the moral atmos-
phere of the town and commune
ty is greatly purified by his work
in this particular. There is not
a law abiding or right thinking
citizen but who will say that Mr..
Catron did the community scr
vice hard to estimate the value
of. He is a candidate for re-
election, and if he is not success
full, it will not be for lack of
service rendered his constituents,
and it is hard to believe other
wise but that he will lead his
ticket and be reelected by a
large majority. The people are
not slow to appreciate a service
of the character rendered by
Mr.. Catron. and there is no
question in the minds of hun
dreds of voters but that he will
succeed himself when his present
term expires. His ability, eX-
perience and loyalty to his office
entities him to handsome
majority in the forthcoming
election, and that he will get it
is the prediction of those who
are familiar with the voters of
Knox county. No man could
have served more Faithfully, or
given more universal satisfac-
tion in the time he has been in
Office than Mr.. J. Fred Catron.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-23
A. W. Hopper

The business resources of Bar
bourville have no more important
representation than in the per-
son of Mr.. A. w. Hopper, one
of the towns oldest and most re-
liable dealers in hardware and
groceries. Mr.. Hopper has been
engaged in business here for 25
years, and his many patrons have
learned to know that they can
always depend upon the state
ments made by him as regards
his goods, as well in other mat
ters.
His stock of hardware is large
and varied, embracing every
thing that could be desired from
a I'd. nail to threshing machine.
He also carries a most desirable
line of groceries, and those who
trade with Mr.. Hopper never
have occasion to go elsewhere.
His goods are fresh and desirable
and at the lowest possible price,
Mr.. Hopper is one Of the pio-
neer merchants of Barbourville
and Knox county, and there are
few men in this section better
known than Mr.. Hopper. He is
recommended to the many
readers of this paper for his iair
dealings and courteous manners
to his patrons.
In addition to conducting a
hardware and grocery store. Mr..
Hopper is also an emhaImer and
undertaken, pt lG years expert
ence. He is a gentlemen of high
standing in the community and
is deserving OF the patronage of
the people OF Barooulville and
Knox co '~ty.
Mountain advocate., 1916-06-23

served in every instance. There
are few firms in the country
who enjoy a larger patronage
than this one, and it Is fully
merited, as the very best service
can be had here at all times, and
by the most courteous manners
and fair dealing with the trade,
has won a large patronag e
among the citizens of Barbour
vile and Knox county. At their
fountain nothing but the purest
and best syrups in the market
are served.
The Advocate takes pleasure
in pointing this firm out to its
many readers as being thorough
ly reliable and deserving of at
least a share of their patronage.