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Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26

Woodbridge, Dec. 26.-The funeral
services of Mrs. Eliza D. Scott, widow
of Charles j. Scott. were held from
her late residence In Barron avenue
Saturday afternoon. The choir of the
Congregational church sang Jesus
Lover of My Soul and sleep On Be-
loved" Miss Anna Johnson sang the
solo, THE City four Square" Rev. II.
NJ. Prentiss conducted the service. Ths :
pallbearers were j. II. Heayermartin,
Frank Lawson, w. l.. Harmed and w
II. Voorhees,. The interment was in
the Presbyterian cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
LOCAL MEN INCORPORATE
ypeciol to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS
New Brunswick, Dec. 26:-The
Middlesex Rendering Company with
headquarters at 33S State street,
Perth Amboy, has been incorporated
to handle waste meats, fats and other
bi-products and to carry on a gener-
al slaughtering business. 1t has an
authorized capital of 100000, divid-
ed into 1000 shares valued at 800
each with $1,000 paid in. Each of
the incorporators hold two shares.
They are: Philip Guthoff, 371 Div;-
sion street; Abraham Sacarny, 554
Park avenue; Abraham Goldman, 800
Mechanic street; Barnet Goldman,
131 state street, and Max Shapiro.
455 Jew Brunswick avenue, Perth
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
Makinu a Hot compress.

In the American Journal of Nursing
Elizabeth Robertson gives the follow
ing directions for making hot COM
press: Wet the compress with tepid
water, then iron it rapidly with very
hot flatiron. This produces sufficient
steam to hold more heat and obviates
the necessity Of wringing out excess
siyely hot cloths.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
Reindeer Clothes.

Garments made Of reindeer skin are
remarkable for their moisture resisting
capability as well as for their warmth.
The hair, unlike that of many animals,
Is not hollow throughout its length,
but is divided into watertight cells FILL
ed with air, which appears to be under
compression, so that when the gar
ments are placed in water the hair
swells without breaking, and the wear
er Is buoyed up and does not readily
sink II he falls overheard. Among
the Russians. Swedcs and Norwegians
rtindeer clothes are very common.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
OBITUAR7 RtCORD
Funeral for Miss Thompson.
pecioi to the EVENING NE WS.

Jamesburg, Dec. 26.-Funeral SER
vices were held Sunday afternoon for
Miss Minnie Thompson, who died at
the home of her mother Thursday. The
Rev. Henry Johnson officiated. Two
hymns were sung by Miss Grace
Voorhees, and Mrs. Maude Jennings:
Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and
Some Day, Well Understand" Miss
Grace Breckwedel presided at the
organ.
Interment was in the family plot at
Fresh Ponds burial ground.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
PLAN FOR new YEARS

Most of the activities at the Y. M.
c. A. have been suspended during
the holiday week. There will be no
weekly dormitory mems Bible class
OF supper tonight, nor the weekly
Sunday school teachers, training
class. all educational classes for the
week have been called off and there
are no bowling matches scheduled.
New Years day will be the" big day.
The program for the days activities
will be announced tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
ENJOY DINNER PARTY

Mrs. Sophie Pfeiffer, of Fords, en-
tertained her family at a dinner party
Christmas day. There were forty-five
guests present all children and
grandchildren of Mrs. Pfeiffer. After
dinner, music and dancing were en-
Joyed by the young folks. Mrs. Pfeif-
fer is the mother of former Postmas-
ter William H. Pfeiffer and John
Pfeiffer, superintendent of the Maui
rer hollow brick plant at Maurer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
Mrs. Rebecca C. Butler

TOttenviIIe, Dec. 2G-Mrs. Rebecca
C. Butler. eighty years old, widow of
the late Anthony Butler, of Rich
mond Valley, S. l., died Sunday at
Summit. n. J., at the home of her
son. Funeral services will be held
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
from her late r I idence in Richmond
Valley. Rev. English Crooks will
officiate. Interment will be at Mora
Wan cemetery, New Dorp.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
GET READY FOR II. Y. c. EVENT

The ladies' Auxiliary of the Rari-
tan Yacht Club are busy with pre-
parations for the annual Christmas
party of the S'ub which is to be held
on Thursday night at the house in
Water street. The tree has been nr
in place and the the entire house has
been decorated for the event. It will
be open to all the members of the
club. the auxiliary and their friends.
Each person will be presented with
gift which will be brought by some
one else to the party. Mrs. r. l..
Seaman is in charge Of the program.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL TONIGHT

The Christmas tree festival of the
Epworth Leagne of the Danish NJ. L.
church will be held tonight in the
church on the corner of Madison ave-
nue. and Jefferson street. The pro-
gram. which should appeal to all, will
commence promptly at s o'clock
AT the close of the program refresh
ments will be served by the young
women members of the Epworth
League. All are cordially invited to
attend this affair and help the young
people to make merry about the
Christmas tree.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
Case Of Poor Judument.

"You are charged with being intoxi-
Gated"
"Your honor, was only paying O
freak election bet"
"Whnt do you mean, STRIP
II agreed, If my candidate was de-
ieated, to drink pint of bay rum.
HaSing had considerable experience
with blind tiger whisky. thought tbs
feat involved Lo additional risk. but /
find that / was mistaken"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
James Wesley Wood

Tottenville, Dec. 26.-James Wesley
Wood died Saturday night at his
home, 2S2 Church street after brief
Illness. Besides his widow he is sur
vived by a son, Frank Wood, a
brother, William Wood and sister,
Miss Josie Wood, of Tottenville. Fun
Rral services will be held from his late
Residence tomorrow afternoon at 2:30
o'clock. Rev. Arthur Lucas will Off
ciate and the interment will be in
Bethel cemetery
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
ARRANGE DANCE ASSEMBLY.

TIC second OF The sixth series of
assembly dances to be held in this
city, will take place Friday night in
Palace hall. The committee in charge
of arrangements has about completed
all plans and everything points to-
wards another successful affair, this
being the only holiday affair of the
series. The committee in charge of
this dance Is composed of Miss Agnes
Brown and Lewis Compton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
BIG SHOW AT MAJESTIC.

THE Great Star and Garter show
is the attraction at the Majestic the
atre this afternoon and tonight. The
cast boasts of fifty people, with new
costumes. scenery and acts--in fact
everything new but the name. Among
the popular burlesquers in the cast
are Don Clark. Bert Rose. James
Coughlin and Margaret Lee.
Tomorrow there will again be vau-
deville, the Pekin Troupe of Chinese.
being one of the main attractions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA MEET

The regular meeting OF Court San
Salvador No. 275, Daughters of Isa-
bella. will be held at S:15 O'Clock to-
night In the Knights of Columbus
rooms. Following the business ses-
sion the members will enjoy a Christ
mas party and all will receive gifts
from. the large tree.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
Mrs. Caroline S. Dandy Boyer
,nscfnI In The EYENING NEW2

Tottenville, Dec. 26.-Mrs. Caroline
S. Dandy Boyer, eighty-two years old,
died yesterday at her home, SS2
Prince Bay road, Prince Bay. Ar
rangements for the funeral will be
completed upon the arrival of her
nephew from Texas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
HAVE CELEBRATION ToNrcur

The annual Christmas tree celebra-
ton of Thor Lodge. No. 46. Danish
Brotherhood, will be held tonight at
Washington hall. There will be an
entertainment to be followed by dane
Ing and refreshments,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
ANNOUNCE ENCAGE,JENT

Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Weiss of 292
Smith street and Mr. and Mrs. David
Stern, of Crawford, N. j., announced
the engagement of their children,
Lena Weiss, to Aaron Stern, at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Weiss
at 292 Smith street on Sunday after
noon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
MANY nj Christmas Event

Jamesburg, December ga large
number of children attended the
Christmas exercises held in the Rhode
Hall school Friday night and were
greatly interested. A program of
songs and recitati0ns was given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
TO MEET TOMORROW.

The next regular meeting of the
Ladies Auxiliary of the British Isles
Relief Association, will be held tomor-
row night at the home of Mrs. Lang
ford, 104 Sprague avenue, Tottenville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-12-26
AUXILIARY TO MEET.

The Ladies AUXILIARY OF the CaIe-
donian Club will hold special meet
ing tonight at which time business of
importance will be taken up and acted
upon.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21
o. Il. s. PROGRAM
Install OfFicers-Wortby Matron Gets
Beautiful Remembrance-AH En-
Joy Spread at The Gem.

Mexico Chapter No. 354, of the o.
E. s., held a full evenings program,
Friday, December Is, 1916.
Mrs. Effie Malshall, who has been
Worthy Matron ever since the organi-
cation of the Chapter three and half
years ago. entered the rank of past
Worthy Matron. r. l.. Marshall, three
years Worthy Patron, entered as
past Worthy Patron.
The Chapter, in appreciation of
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall's services and
their valuable assistance in placing
the organization on a firm basis, had
chosen a gift box of sterling salad
forks, Clermont pattern, and the new
ly installed head officer, Mrs. John
Beal, made the presentation speech
Among the officers entering ranks
from meri EOrious service are: Mr.. and
Mrs. T. ]. Kelso, sentinel and warder,
and Mrs. B. F. Sims, associate con-
ductress.
One candidate, w. A. Paullin, was
conducted thru the ceremonies of in
itiation.
Impressive installation ceremonies
were conducted by T. l.. Marshall, w.
p, the following being the list of
officers for 1917:
Worthy Matron, Mrs. Annie F.. Beal.
Worthy Patron, j. T. Marshall.
Assistant Matron, Mrs. Minnie Van
Horn.
Secretary, Mrs. Libbie Wood.
Treasurer, Mrs. Elizabeth Atkin-
son.
COnductress, Mrs. Rosa Morris.
Associate COnductress, Mrs. Van
della Mcintosh.
Chaplain, Mrs. w. p. Rowland.
Assistant Chaplain, Mrs. Minnie
Marshall.
Marshal, Mrs. Gus Steinman.
Organist, Mrs. Eppa f. Elliott.
Assistant, Miss Grace Marshall.
Ada Mrs. John Thomas.
Ruth, Mrs r. A. Maxwell.
Esther, Mrs. Horace Southwick.
Electa, Mrs. c. NJ Null.
Warder, Mrs. EfIie Marshall.
Sentinel, r. A. Maxwell.
The closing number for the evening
was the enjoyment of a spread at the
Gem Candy Shop.
The steady increase in interest and
membership and the firm financial
and fraternal standing of the o. E. S.
is fast placing this Chapter in the
higher ranks.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21
TOWN SELLS COAL.
DOles IL Out at Eleven Cents Bush
el to Force Local Dealers to Lower
Prices.

Evansville, Ind, Dec. 14.-Cold
weather here yesterday caused the
city government to go into the coal
business. The first of the Kentucky
coal purchased by Mayor Bcsse to be
held as a club to force local dealers
to refrain from raising prices, ar
rived and was doled out to the needy
In 25 bushel parcels at II cents a
buahel when a cold snap caused
cheap fuel pleas to food the City
Hall. Dealers were charging IA
cents. The Mayor indicated he
would sell fuel in small quantities
until the dealers lowered their prices.
Two cars of potatoes and quaint
ties of butter and eggs, all Of which
sold under the local retail quota
tons, yesterday went on sale at the
municipal market.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21
UI FERS $4,000.
Unknown Woman Writes w. f. Az
kin son Proposing to Help Him Gut
of His Late Trouble.

The vtereabouts Of w F. Akin
son, who disappeared from his home
here about a month ago, arc still 3h-
known 70 the mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Atkinson, end other relatives here.
Two weeks since the Message was
told of a letter that was delivered
by a messenger to Mrs. Atkinson at
her home addressed to Mr.. Atkinson.
The mother was expecting the son
home that night, but when he did not
come the next day she opened the
letter and found it to read about as
follows:
when l was in trouble and came
to your office often l am afraid YOU
thought l was a nuisance, but your
kindness in my time of need is not
forgotten and 1 have 10000 to aid
you if you need the money now
xxx"
Mrs. Atkinson has no idea who the
author of this note may be.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21
LADDONIA LETTER.
Talking for Electric Lights-Doings
of The Churches-TeIephon Com
neCtiOn Ordered.

Laddonia, Mo-, Dec. 18.-Hagar
Bros. presented a proposition before
the Town Council for furnishing cleo
trio lights to the residences, churches,
halls and business houses, and asked
the Council for a franchise. The
Council ordered an election to be
held on January 6, 1917, for vote
on the proposition, as required by
law governing cities of the fourth
class. 1t requires majority vote
of the people for such a franchise.
1t is proposed to put in a storage
battery lighting outfit to be located
in the Beedle Garage in the north
part of town.
Roscoe Mcdaniel came in from
Montana to visit his mother last
week. He expects to remain fof a
couple of weeks before returning.
The Baptist Church people held a
bazaar and supper in the Kennen
Building last Saturday and realized
handsomely from the venture.
The Presbyterian Church had a
new piano placed in their building
to take the place of the organ. Mr..
Huckstep of Bowling Green made the
deal for the piano.
Some of the churches will
hold Christmas exercises on Satur-
day. Dec. 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Smith and son,
Roy, have been in Hannibal for sew
eral days.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21
"a BOOK

is good company. 1t is full of con-
versaticn without Ioquacity. 1t is not
offended at our Observation-Disclosures
nor jealous if we turn TO other pleas
ures, Of leaf, Of dress, or mineral, or
even Of books. II silently serves the
soul without recompense--nOt even
for the hire of love. And, yet more
NOBLE, it seems to pass from itself and
TO enter the memory, and to hover in
silvery transformation there, untiI
the outward book is but body and
its soul and spirit are flown to you,
and possess your memory like a spi-
irt."-Beecher. j. Ii. SALLEE, The
BOOlIman.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21
GIVE BOOKS

4 good book is continuous source
of pleasure. There is no more appro-
pirate holiday gift. To learn Of the
best issued this season call and look
over our display. A choice selection
will be found to satisfy the require
ments of little ones and grOwn-ups.
This is Book Christmas and there is
NOTHING BETTER THAN A BOOK.
j. II. SALLEE, The Bookman.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

]. J. Johnston, down toward Wells
Vile from Laddonia, called on The
Message one day last week. He is one
of this papers old standbys-puts
himself ahead on subscription. Mr..
and Mrs. Johnston left this. week for
Colorado where they will spend part
Of the winter. In the spring, if Mr..
Johnston does not get too homesick,
thew may visit son in Washington
State for a time.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

Dealers and combinations who are
forcing up the prices for food stuffs
and other necessities are inviting
government interference; later, may
be. government ownership and ope-
ration. And thus these dealers and
combinations will have cut off their
own heads. The brewers against the
prohibitionists are killing off their
business in a similar manner.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21
FOB EVERY MAN, WOMAN
OR CHILD

a book exists somewhere of some
kind, which they would like to own
If they knew about It. Is this not
your opportunity? BOOKS are best
for Christmas gifts. And this year is
particularly A BOOK CHRISTMAS.
j. H. SALLEE, The BoolzmaA.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

FOR SALE:.-Eew and up-to
date furniture, stoves and rugs, sew
ing machines on easy payments. Can
furnish your homes or rooms COM
plete. Buy now and pay later.
SAM MORRIS.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

Henry Faucet, who was buried
the other day, was born and reared
on the farm where / now reside"
said F. w. Duffy. 81 knew him a
long TIME. He was indeed a fine
citizen"
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21
MAKE THIS A
BOOK CHRISTMAS
j. H. SALLEE, THE BOOKMAN.

Mrs. Emma Watts and Mrs. j. D.
Miller left last week to visit rela-
tives and friends at Marceline, Mo.
From there Mrs. Watts goes to
Gainesville, Texas, to spend the re-
mainder OF the winter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

Henry Faucet, rs years old, died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs
Samuel Loren, at Amarillo, Texas,
last week. Mr.. Faucet was born
near Cant, this county. Mrs. Fau-
cett died several years ago.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Larue of Saune-
man, ILL.,, spent two weeks recently
visiting Mr.. Larue's two brothers
near Laddonia and Mrs. Larue's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Miller, just
north of Rush Hill. Mr.. Larue was
in to see the Message Saturday. Glad
to hear he is doing well in Illinois.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

The Message to some friend or
loved one would be a Christmas re-
minder thru the year. For one dol
lar YOU can send SO issues to that
said friend or loved one. Hand us
your subscription right away.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

Centralia, Mo.-Real estate values
are advancing here. T. j. Daniels
reports deals aggregating $58,000
closed this week and says he pre-
diets real estate values to advance
from 20 to 80 per cent in the next
80 days, as land buyers are coming
here from Iowa and Illinois and buy
ing land,
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21
MRS. RERECCA TIrRNER.

Mrs. Rebecca Turner died Tues
day of last week at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. Geo. T. Hall, at Eolia,
Mo. The body was brought to Mex
leo Thursday for burial, interment
in Elmwood, Rev. o. Olin Green con-
Quoting short religious service at the
grave. Mr.. G. T. Hall accompanied
the body here. Our sympathy OK
tended the bereaved ones.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

A committee from the Commercial
Club will go to Chicago to visit the
Santa Fe railroad officials as regards
their proposed new line thru this
city. Mexico appreciates the coming
of the Santa Fe.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

Lee Barton, a native of Audrain
county, lately editor of the Clayton
(Mo.) Argus, died last week. He
was 54 years old.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Pearson,
late of this city, are now located at
Roman, Mont. They are pleased with
the country and the people.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

Steinman & Son, the shoemen, are
moving into their fine new store. It
is one of the finest shoe houses in the
State.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

BOOKS make the BEST Christ
mas Gifts. J.H. SALLEE, The Book
man.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

j. H. Baehr renews for The Mes
sage. He is now ruralite and likes
it better than town life.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

Joe Atkinson was in to see The
Message a few days ago. He renews
for the paper-'way up into 1918.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

Mrs. George Fritch has our thanks
for Message renewal
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

w. c. Melahn is building a dwell
ing on one of his farms near Rush
Hill
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

F. l. Hagan and ]. c. Hagan eacl
renew for The Message.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21

Send the Message to your friend
as a Christmas Gift.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-12-21
Come, See Our
Christmas Slipper Spread

BautH Mitrt2ll Sl1nf On.
Shoe Satisfaction
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-14

found nothing to do. He had never
been driven to ask for charity before.
Through it all he was strictly hon
est. The $4.95 did not belong to
him. 1t was trust, therefore, and
as such he regarded it.
1t was the morning of the second
day after he had received the SIS gold
piece that Brown was passing by a
small hotel on the principal street of
the town. Twenty feet away he saw
a man stepping into an automobile.
In flash Brown recognized him. 1t
was his kindly almoner of 48 hours
previous.
''Hey-one minute, please" he
shouted, and rushed for the curb, but
the chauffeur had received an order
and the car flashed down the street |
beyond hail or halt
Brown went into, the hotel and |
questioned the clerk. The latter re-
garded his well-worn clothes and was
reticent. He scanned his face and |
opened up. The man Brown described |
was Mr.. Alvin Thorpe, guest for two |
days past, stranger in the town. I,
Did not know when he would return !
probably by noon, he supposed.
1t was an hour after midday when |
Brown went back to the hotel The |
clerk announced that Mr. Thorpe had !
returned, paid his bill and was go !.
ing away on the afternoon boat :
However, he believed he was still in ,
his room-No. II, third floor.
He located No. II. He knocked-no
one responded. He tried the door
it was unlocked and he pressed open
the door to find the room untenant- /
ed.
"This Mr.. Thorpe has gone to the
boat already" decided Brown. "Wen, |
maybe l can catch him before it
leaves"
Brown turned to leave the room
when he was met at the threshold !
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-14

out of your way. And just little :
while ago 1 found it-see, down in
side the lining of my coat. Look,
there's the slit in my pocket it must
have gone through. And there's the :
letter, and Pm aWfully glad 1 found
you," and thrusting an addressed b
letter into the hands of Brown the
lad bolted with a relieved face. y
Hold on" challenged Brown, but
the boy was down the stairs three
steps at time. J
Brown gazed at the letter. 1t was
directed to ''Mr. Alvin Thorpe" More,
need than ever to overtake the de-
parting visitor to the town. Brown
got to the street. He made for the
wharf where the river boats locked
The Favorite was just pulling out
into midstream.
"Stop-she's OFF, yelled a wharf
hand as Brown in his urgency and ex-
element ran on to the slanting gang
plank, just pulled free of the steam
er.
Splash!
Over into the stream Brown went.
The swell of the boat drew him to-
wards the central current: He made,
a speedy decision. He swan toward
the turning side of the steamer. A
deck hand threw a rope to him.
Brown was dragged to the deck,
painting, dripping, surveyed with mar
Yelling regard by the passengers.
What now?" beloved the captain,
advancing blusteringly, but Brown
had dashed the water from his eyes
and was staring keenly about him.
He made out Mr.. Alvin Thorpe, seat
ed alone near the rail. He ran up to
him. He drew the old handkerchief
from his pocket. He united the knot
"You have me a five-dollar gold
piece instead of nickel, as you sup
posed, the other evening, and there's
the change" announced Brown
L IL
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1916-12-01

LIEN.
The Equitable Trust Company OF New
York, corporation, and Lyman
Rhoades, Trustees, Plaintiffs,