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Perth ambi >y Even nc news.
_THE LARGEST PROVEN LOCAL CIRCULATION_
VOL. XXV, NO. 103._PERTH AMBOY, N. J„ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1903. NIGHT EDITION
FIRST BOOK TAKEN
FROM NEW LIBRARY.
Rev. Dr H. G. Mendenhall Has the Distinction of
Being the First--The Arrangement of the
Building-Everything is Complete for the
Children.
Tho new library opened this morn
ing at 9 o’clock. Tho Rev. Dr. Men
denhall was the first to enter. He
was accompanied by Edmund DeMon
seiglo. Dr. Mendenhall has the dis
tinction of being the first person to
draw a book from the now building.
The title is “Walks in New England”
by 0. G. Whiting.
The children’s room has been so
arranged that every book which they
may desire and is in the library, is in
that room. They will be tho sole
oconpauts. The adult’s reading room
is jnst across tne hall.
In the semicircular book room there
are eight stacks of books. About four
and one-half of these are filled. A
large number of books are out. They
will till the racks.
Light is everywhere. The windows
are large and numerous. There are
twenty-four eleotric lights in both
reading rooms. Downstairs the read
ing room is not quite ready. Finish
ing touches are being put on tho
lecture room. This contains a srnnll
stage and will seat about 100. Tne
workshop has nil supplies for repair
ing. Back numbers of thirty-one
magazines are kept in a rack.
Miss Mulligan, the librarian, is
completing the oard catalogue. She
wishes particular attention directed
to this ns it is a groat improvement
over tho old book system which bo
(' name clogged whenever n new book
was entered. This system is modeled
after that omployed in the Cnngross
ionnl library nt Washington. It is
nrranged like a dictionary. In alpha
betical order are drawers containing
cards. On these cards ore the titles
of books, snbjects and the authors
To obtain a book it is only necessary
to know ouo of these three thiugs.
Ono card has the namo of tho author
on top, nuother the title and another
tho subject. Each tells the position
iD tho rooks. Persons may take their
own books from tho rack.
Pianos. Cash or timo at tho old
Btaud. Peeler Olsen, 80 Smitn st.
553C-9-19.at-e.W-tf
Tho Siugin’ Skowl, 50 voices, Simp
son M. E. church, Thursday and Fri
day, December 10, 11. Admission 35o.
Children 15c. 4273-12-8-2t-adv
Worrell’s Restaurant,
w c are all cliof cooks and have never yet
made a mistake in our large and growing
catering and restaurant business. Wild
Ducks and all kinds of Game aud Sea
Food Dinners a specialty.
46 Smith St. Tel. Call 200, L, 2
WATCH
FORTHE
HOLIDAY GIFTS
at
sexton’s
FINE PERFUMES,
MANICURE, BRUSH, COMB,
ANO MIRROR SETS.
Huyler’s Gandy
IN FANCY BASKETS.
Elegant Writing Paper.
70-72 Smith St.
Winner of yesterdays prize was
Adalia Lehmau, 349 State St.,
answer was trappeas.
/ I " \
HEALTH BOARD
HEARS REPORT.
Meeting Held in the Council
Chamber Last Night-Well
Attended.
DIPHTHERIA CASES.
Since October 19 This City has had Forty
rine—Other Diseases in Perth Amboy—
Board Devotes Most of Its Time on the
Plumber’s Code and Pass It on First
Reading.
At the meeting ot tlie Board of
Health in the council chamber lRst
night, Dr. W. E. Ramsay, Health In
spector, reported that from October 19
to the present time there were forty
nine cases of diphtheria reported.
While the disease was bad for a time,
it lias abated considerably and there
are fewer cases now than for some
time, showing thaTTT" is under full
control.
During this same time three have
been six cases of typhoid fever, ten
cases of scarlet fever and three oases
of measles. There liave been twenty
five complaints and twenty have been
abated.
The reading of tne plnmbiug code
for the City of Perth Amboy, took up
most of the time amt the bill was
passod on its first reading.
The Singin’ Skewl, SO voices, Simp
son M. E. church, Thursday and
Friday, December 10, 11. Admission
25c. Children 15c.
4273-12 S-2t~adv
IMPROVEMENT
BEING MADE.
The improvements, which were
planned nt the bridgo crossing tlio
creek at the Cheeseborongh Vaseline
Works, as told in the Hews a fow
weeks ago, are now w’ell under way.
The old wooden bridge iB to be re
placed with a heavy iron bridge. The
creek is now being filled up with dirt
and a passago for wagons and will
than be opened up for traffic. The
Central Railrond has completed the
laying of some tracks in the yard and
others will be placed.
Tbo Singin' Skewl, CO voices, Simp
son M. E. church, Thursday and
Friday, December 10, 11. Admission
2oc. Children 15c.
4273-12-8-2t--adv
Afholdsforedag
vil blivo aflioldt Tomlageu deu 10 De
cember. ai'teu kl. 8, i I. O. G. T. hall,
Prospect street, near Market struct. Fore
rlraget vil blive aflioldt og fremstillet ved
Lysbiileder af Paster A. Gundorsen, fra
Norge. For at kuudo afholdo do dernied
forbundue omkostniugor vil der blivo at
betale ved ingaugen 15c, maud og hustru
25e. Boru med tleres Ioraldre frit.
S. J. MASOJST
Civil En"rineei
102 Smith St.
OSCAR SHROEDER
47 Smith Street
Family Wine and
Established
GOOD DANCING
AT THIS BALL.
Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Entertain Large Crowd in
Wilder Hall.
PRIZE FOR: WALTZERS.
An Interesting Feature Which Kept the
the Judges Busy for Some Time—Pro
ceeds for BenifltJ of Hospital and a
Large Amount was Realized- Masquer
ade Ball to Follow.
Tlie bonefit ball which was given
for tho City Hospital last night at
Wilder Music Hall, under the auspices
of the Young Men’s Hebrew Associa
tion, was entirely successful as far ns
attendance was concerned, 'ihe pro
ceeds of this affair cannot yet be esti
mated until tho committee meets the
latter part of this week, but it is ex
pected that a handsome sum was real
ized.
It was a great night and every min
ute was enjoyed. A decidedly seleot
crowd was there. A largo delegation
of the Catholic Club was present. At
nbout 11.80 the prize waltz took place
nnd, ns this was the feature of the
evening, much interest was manifest)
by those participating as well ns by
those who looked on. It wns closely
contested and the pretty dancing
couples presented a pleasing sight.
In the beginning the floor was
crowded with contesting couples, but
Anally tho judges dwindled it down
to the final efforts between Louis
Weinblatt and lady, and E. Shorter
and lady. At this stage the interest
of the audience was intense.
After a short deliberation by the
judges they announced that the win
ning oonple was E. Shorter and Miss
Larson.
The lady received a gilded parlor
oloek, and the gentleman, a silver
toilet set of a brush and comb.
Everyone pronounced the impartiality
and good judgment of tho judges who
were: John Donehue, Philip Fett,
John Bergen and Walter Hurley.
The committee in charge, who have
worked hard to make this affair as it
was, are: D. Isenbere, chairman; M.
Liicntman, ri. Monuel, h. Marcus,
M. Belovsky, I. Rlott, Philip Borko,
Phillip Pett.
The officers of tlie association con
sists of Harry Mendel, president; D.
Isenborg, vice president,; A. Marcns,
financial secretary; L. Blott, record
ing secretary; M. Lichtman, treasurer.
The reception committee was Philip
Pett, Harry Mendel and M. Lichtman.
Dancing was kept up till 2 o’clock
in the morning. Phillip Pett was
floor director.
The association will have a mas
querade ball in the near future.
Huyier's bon bons and chocolates.
Boston’s Drug Store, sole agency.
11-20-1
Several Men Laid Off.
A few of the pressers and finishers
at thn Perth Amboy terra cotta works
were laid off this noon for a few days.
The rest of the employes are to work
eight hours per day until further
notice.
To Hold Annual Ball.
The Steam and Hot Water Fitters
Association expect to have a great
time at their first erarfd annual ball,
which will be held on Thursday, De
cember 31, in Braga Hall. The com
mittee guarantees the orowd their
money's worth. As this is to be giveu
by union men, the largest turnout of
the year is expeoted.
If you are out of work put au ad.
n the Evening News, it will cost you
nothing.
COUPON.
CUT THIS OUT.
This is the
coupon for the
Sewing Ma
chine Contest
given by A.
Jensen, dealer
in all kinds of
Sewing M a
336 State St.
BREAKING THE
TRAMP HABIT.
Recorder Pickersgill Disposes
of Six in Justice Fort's
Approved Style.
FROM 30 TO 90 DAYS.
Drunks and Vajrants Come Before the
Recorder this Morning and they All
Find that Perth Amboy is an Unhealthy
Place for them—Will try the Climate
at County Seat.
A collection of six drunks and vag
rants received sentence of from thirty
to ninety days each this morning.
John Renak, who was allowed to go
free yesterdav morning, was brought
in to jail in a coal wagon from \vash
ington and Penn streets yesterday
afternoon by Officer Mesbrow. His
sentence was thirty days.
Officer William McDermott collared
two drunks in the afternoon. One is
a genuine panhandler and was begging
on Smith street. His name is James
McGnirb. He received sixty day*.
John Peterson, released a short time
ago, was drnnk again. His was nine
ty days. Tiie prisoner is seventy-one
years of ago.
Andrew Rosetta, or Johnston sireet,
was drnnk last night. He has a choice
between a $16 fine and sixty day im
prisonment. Patrolman Tunyson
made the nrrest.
James William, another tramp, from
CaindcD, was drnnk on High street
last night. He was taken in by
Patrolman Long. Thirty days for
him.
Herman Nelson entered a physio
ian’s office last night and caused
trouble by begging. He will cause no
more, for nicety days.at least. Tlus
is an unhealthy place for hoboes.
Best sewing machine, lowest prices,
at 836 State street. A. Jensen (Deal
er). 11-25-tf—adv
SETTLEMENT
IS REACHED.
Masons at ths Cheeseborongh
Return to Work-Said to Have
Won their Point,
Tho masons at the Cheeseborouch
Vaseline Works, who were called out
Saturday alternoon by the order of
the Masons amt Brioklayers Interna
tional Union, because of some diffi
culty with the electricians and car
penters in regards to ttie dtilling of
holes in the mason's work, have re
turned to their plaoes and the trouble
has been settled. It is said the ad
justment of the difficulties was
croneht about by allowing the masons
to do the drilling, which they claim
is uiuir wuim.
CHILDREN
ENTERTAIN.
Last night an entertainment was
riven in the Baptist chapel. A cleas
.ok program was rendered by the
Primary Department of the Snndny
3ohool. Drills and songs were the
irst part. A social honr was the
lecond. Ice cream was tor sale with
lake and other dainties. A very
pleasant time was passed. There was
i good attendance and the children
:ook thoir parts in excellent manner.
F.J. LARKIN, 357 STATE Street,
still do plumbing, steam, hot water
ind hot air heating on monthly pay- ,
nents.
* BARKINC DOC
Sever biles, bat still lie is a eon founded
luisauce. Regular Dinuer. 35c.
MASTERSONS
RESTAURANT, ft
113 SMITH ST. Tel Call 162 I
DATES FIXED
FOR TRIALS.!
—
Perth Amboy Cases in County
Court Which are Ready and
Will be Heard.
ONE WITHOUT JURY.
Date Will be Arranged Later at Conven
ience of Justice Fort—The Buchancn
Ejectment Case Down and Promises to
be of Much Interest—Suit Against La
bor Union to be.Tried.
Special to the Evening News.
New Brunswick, Dec. 9:—The Cir
cuit Court case of Samnel Heilner
trading as Heilner & Son against
William H. McCormick, of Perth Am
boy, is down for trial today before
Justice Fort as the last of five cases
on call. Elmer H. Geran, of Mata
wan, represents the plaintiff, and J.
W. Beekman, the defendant. The
ease will hardly be reached today un
less some of the others bo off.
Justice Fort yesterday on the oall
of eases, disposed of a number of
Perth Amboy oases. The suit of Carl
Dressier and Contractor Hollander
against William E. Sellers and others
in which the plaintiffs want damages
on a claim of blackmail made against
the Perth Amboy union represented
by Sellers, a walking delegate, was
set down for trial on December 21.
The suit of Lillian Hartman against
Geoige W. Eggert as administrator of
Monroe McHose, has been set dowm
for trial on December 22. The Heze
kiah Warne vs. George W. Farrington
suit will be tried by the court with
out jury some day when Justice Fort
cau hear it at Newark.
The plaiiititT is dead in the Morris
Levy etfal. vs. Benjamin Meyer suit,
according to a statement made in
court yesterday by Lawyer Pleclmer
for Mr. Lyon, who was absent, and
the case has gone to the bottom of the
list till the matter can be arranged
for trial.
The William Frankel suit against
Adolph Metzendorf will be tried next
Tuesday and the suits of Arthur
Weeden and Louis Weeden against
John S. Hanson will be tried on De
cember 23. The suits involve the
same quostion and will be tried to
gether.
Tbs suit of George Sklencher, of
Perth Amboy, against The Fire Asso
ciation of Philadelphia, was marked
ready. Sklencher is in State prison
serving time for conviction on charge
of burning his shop.
The suit of the City of Perth Am
boy against W7illiam Buchanan, will
be tried on a day to be fixed.
Sewing machines for sale by Peder
Disen, 80 Smith st.
3n2fiA.9.1Q.2t..n. ct tf
VACATION FOR !
THE HOLIDAYS.
No quorum was present at the rneet
ng of the Bonn! of Education last
light. Three members were present
leside the clerk. A special meeting
trill be hold next Tuesday. Prof,
ihull asked permission to close the
ichools on the 24th and open again on
lanuary 4th for the Christmas vaca
ion. Those members present agreed
ind Mr. Shull will see the absent
nembers of the board today to got
heir consent.
i&l ^ ,,| A VAi. Buy your Win** ami
■V0UIE8 ¥011 **i'l»«>rs from us if w»
” ■ w^ toll you toat we cur
ave you a* .'eas‘21’ to 25 per cent on each ar
icle vou buy, and besides guarantee everything
re se’l ? If no" satisfactory vour money wilt
>e refunded. Then come aud buy your L'quor*
it the
HOTEL CENTRAL
“lie re'Ubl? wine and liquor lions*. Spitz-',
Vop. Car. Smith and Staie Sts. Tel. ICC W
iKOiusa W. Rogers. Walter A. Snow
Pyrographic Portraits a Specialty
piU'0-.Art J'tutlios
Novelties in Bcrnfd Leather and
Water Colors. Original Designs
j^ftjprFiMtTrED and Executed.
CUPID IN EVIDENCE
IN THIS MARRIAGE.
South River Couple Spent Day in New York-Got
on Wrong Train to go Home-Arrived Here
Visited a Cousin and at the Suggestion of a
Wedding a Minister Was Called.
ARCANUM HAS
NEW OFFICERS.
Big Meeting Held Last Night at
Which District Deputy /
Present.
A. H. HOPE RECENT.
Delegation Present from New Brunswick—
Will Have Big Celebration in that City
Shortly—Members from Here Go In a
Stage—Social Time Follow the Busi
ness.
J. Last night the Middlesex Council
Lodge Royal Arcanum held an elec^
tion of officers and entertained a dale
gation irom the Delphic council! of
New Brunswick. The attendance\as
very large. District Deputy PeloA:*
and Deputy Grimes, from New Bruns''
wick, spoke. Their addresses were
on Royal Arcanum matters. The
growth, financial and social standing
of the order were discussed together
with its influence.
Monday night, December 14, the
Delphic council, of New Brunswick,
inititates its three hundredth member.
A great celebration will be held. A
banquet will be served and prominent
officers will speak. A large delega
tion from here will attend. They
will leave on a special car.
, The election last night resulted as
follows: Regent, A. H. Hope; vice
regent, H. W. Jones; orator, J. Fritz
singer; secretary, W. H. Moore; Will
iam Duncan, treasurer: collector, C.
K. Stevens; guide, Joseph Hornsby;
warden, F. D. Easterbrook; sentinel,
E. LaForge; chaplain, S. G. Garret
son; organist. C. Miller: trustees, W.
H. McCormick. Victor Main and H.
McCullongh.
Mr. McCollongh was elected repre
sentative to the Grand Council in
Mav 31. His alternate is H. Wilson.
A bountiful supper was spread and
after business transactions the evening
was passed in social enjoyment.
K. G. E. MAKE/
NOMINATIONS.
Nominations for the officers of the
Knights of the Golden Eagle were
made at the meeting last night. Peter
Madsen was named for Noble Chief;
3ilbert Emmons, vice chief; Thomas
Liocas, high priest; Cnarles Palmer,
V. H. ; W. G. Gray, clerk of the ex
chequer; VT. H. Bath, keeper of the
‘xehequer; S. V. Reed, master of
■ecords; R. H. Jago, S. H., and G.
!f. Bath, representative. Another
meeting will be held next week.
Take your doctor's prescriptions to
$S5» buys 5 room‘ho"se $250 cash, balance
Doulhlr.
gives yon clear liecil to one
acre of land at Kinsey
Corner.
$•'>00 for a buildiug site oil State street.
Flats aud houses to let. All kinds of
nsuracce.
HIELSEN BROS. 122 Smith St.
p’nygreen,
Successor; o L. Albert £ Co.
..Photographic 'Studio...
Ersrything in Portrait. Landscape
and Interior Photography.
O. Bnlhllne. Prrtli Amboy, X. J.
A wedding with considerable of the
romance attached was performed at
the home of Spencer Dayton,268 State
street, by Rev. Peroy R. Ferrisf at
7 o’clock laBt night. The bride and
groom were Miss Heneretta Hoffman
and Dr. Elwood R. Brown, both of
Sonth River. An effort was made to
keep the wedding a secret, but the
doctor, who is a prominent dentist in
South River, is too popular to allow
the couple to escape so easily ana by
the time they reached South Amboy
on their way home, they were met by
friends, who had come to meet them,
and were showered with rice.
Dr. Brown and Miss Hoffman had
been in New York yesterday and had
started for South River, not having
the slightest intention of gutting mar
ried before they arrived. Cupid
caused them to get on the wrong
train, and instead of landing in South
Amboy, they came in at the Stated
street station here and could go
further. Dr. Brown', who is a com
of Mr. Dayton, decided to call up
thedatter. While there Mr. Day
a^ked the doctor when he was
no be married. He replied '‘‘St
these days. ”
“Why not tonight?” said Mr.!
ton. t. ’
nii --- -
reply.
\, Miss
by,
there.
The bride and groom took
train for Sonth Amboy and thenoe by
trolley to Sonth Biver, where a warm
reception awaited t them. Someone,
on the inside, had telephoned to the
doctor's home all abont the affair
shortly after it happened.
An interesting coincidence is that
the doctor played an important part
in a recent election at which the oiti
zens of Sonth Biver decided to have '
electric lights in that town. The
doctor favored the lights. Last night
the lights were turned on for the first
time. Of conrse -the town was illum
inated to welcome Dr. Brown and his
wife.
Ladies Practice Bowling.
A number of ladies had a practice
game of bowling at tbe zi loci good
alloys, Smith street, this morning.
Some Deat scores were made,
ladies seem to enjoy bowling v
much.
Heavy whipping cream at Sext
Drug Store. 11
NATURES REMEDY^
White Pine and Tar
Fcr Coughs and Cold
La’ge Bofles, 2Sc.
CAMPBELL’S PHAR
Cor. State and Washington Sts.
WEATHER.
The New York Herald foreoar
Thursday cloudy and slowly r
mature light rain or snow.
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