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MONMOUTH CO.
CHAS. SIMIIIS
DIES IN KEÏPORT;
OLD RESIDENT
Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Keyport, August 31.—Charles
Simmons died nt his home in Broad
way yesterday morning from paraly
sis following a brief illness. He was
stricken while at his work on Fri
day afternoon. Dr. H. S. Cooley was
summoned and he was taken home
in the physician's car. His condi
tion was critical from the first at
. tack and little hope was entertained
for his rocovery.
The deceased was fifty-nine years
old last March and has been a resi
dent In this place for the fifty-live
years. He was born In Medford.
Hunterdon county, and was the son
Df the late Jacob Simmons and Har
riet Yarwick Simmons. He was a
basket maker by occupation and for
the last thirty-five years he has
worked at his trade in the basket
shop in Front street, near the Oyster
creek. He was a member of Bayside
Lodge and the Monmouth Encamp
ment of the I. O. O. F., of this place.
He is survived by his sister, Miss
Mary Simmons, who lived with him
and one daughter, Mrs. Walter Wood
of Tottenville, Staten Island, and one
son, Harvey Simmons of Jersey City,
He married Mrs. Anna Freeman, of
this place, who died several years
ago.
The funeral services will be con
ducted from his home at 2 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon and interment
will be made in Green Grove ceme
tery. Rev. I. S. Yerks, of Calvary
Μ Ε. church, will officiate.
MATAWAN
Miss Delia Clark will teach in Keans
bitrg this fall.
Miss Annie Van Deveer, of Hazli't,
was a local visiter Thursday.
Mrs. Charles Carman was a New
York visitor recently.
Miss Laura Bergen has been engaged
to teach at Schobbyville.
Miss Lillie White1 is home from
Kcansburg after spending several
weeks.
The Matawan school will open Hept.
8, on Tuesday.
The engagement of James Bunhnell
and Miss Marian Fountain has been
announced.
Her Pathetic Wish.
Apropos of the pitiful overcrowding
of the slhms, J. G. Phelps Stokes, the
millionaire social worker, said in an
address in New York:
"Let me Illustrate our overcrowding
with a story.
"Three pretty girls of fourteen or fif
teen tulLed as they sat making artifi
cial flowers about what they'd do if
they each had a million dollars.
" 'I'd buy a house at Coney and live
there all the year round,' said the first
girl.
·' 'I'd buy nutomobiles and diamonds
and live in Europe,' said the second.
"The third little girl, heaving a sigh
of divine content at the thought, said:
"'I'd sleep alone.'"—Exchange.
Vain Regret».
That man Biltin lacks courage and
energy."
"Yes. confound him!"
"Why do you say that?"
"Because he was courting my wife
long before I met ber. if he had had
a little more courage and energy— But
what's the use of talking about it now?"
—Cleveland Plain Dealer.
GRADE CROSSING
UNPROTECTED, IS
JURY'S VERDICT
Special to the EVENING! NEWS.
Keyport, Aug. 31:—That William
C. Wilson met his death when driv
ing an automobile August 17 when
it was struck by a train on the Cen
tral Railroad of New Jersey, on an
unprotected crossing, thereby caus
ing his death, constituted the verdict
of the coroner's jury at the coroner's
inquest held at the borough hall at
this place Friday night.
The proceedings to inquire about
the death of William C. Wilson, of
Keansburg, who was injured by u
train at the grade crossing on the
Keansburg-Keyport stone road Mon
day, August 17, and died later at the
Long Branch hospital, were held be
fore Coroner W. H. Morris, Jr., of
Long Branch. Assistant Prosecutor
Charles Sexton, of Long Branch, ex
amined the witnesses. The jury was
composed of E. J. Currie, foreman,
Benjamin Smith, George P. Young,
Dewitt Anderson, Mendel Levine and
Charles Lehn.
Dr. H. E. Shaw, as physician of the
Long Branch hospital, testified 'hut
the cause of death was from internal
hemorrhages. Mrs. Frank Richmorl
testified that she saw the accident
from her doorway and that the auto
driver put on his brake and shut off
the power within a few feet of the
track. She stated that she heard no
whistle and that the danger signal
bell did not ring. Miss Edith Kn>
hornn gave practically the same evi
dence as the preceding witness.
Irvin Fitzgerald testified that he
heard a whistle and a bell ringing
some two or three minutes before the
accident. He was 500 feet from the
scene. Kelsey Sprague, a twelve
year-old boy, stated that he saw the
accident and that he was within ten
feet of the crossing when the train I
crashed into the automobile. Ho
testified that the automobile was go
ing slowly but that it was not able |
to stop in time to avoid an accident
William Miles, engineer of the train, ι
testified that the automatic boll on
the sign was ringing; that his train |
was late and was running perhaps
fifty miles an hour. He saw the I
automobile when it was three car|
lengths from the crossing and he saw
a boy standing at the crossing when '
he blew for the same. Daniel W.
Grim, fireman on the train, testified
that the bell on the sign was ringing
and that the engineer blew for the
crossing. Jennie Johnson testified
that she heard the crossing bell sig
nal ringing.
COUNTY FAIR IN
RED RANK SEPT. 3
Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Red Bank, Aug. 31:—In spite of
the scaling prices of foodstuffs since
our friends in Europe began using
their fists and appropriating each
other's property, home comforts and
goodies will be on sale at the rock
bottom prices of more peaceful days.
The restaurant at the Monmouth
county fair has been placed under
the management of the women of the
First M. E. church of Belford. In
addition to prompt and courteous
service, by this plan patrons are as
sured that lunch and dinner will be
served with all the daintiness and
cleanliness possible in a well appoint-1
ed household. The menu will be
made up of home prepared food,
with strictly fresh vegetables, home
made pastry and cake.
The ice cream will be the famous
"Sugar Bowl" kind. The receipt for
making this delicious confection con
tinues to be a mystery even to the
trade. Its refreshing qualities with
the lingering memories of perfectly
blended flavors make it a royal treat
indeed. It will be sold on the grounds
for the same price as the ordinary
kinds, and it will be worth while to
go to the fair grounds at Red Bank
to enjoy ita delights.
Benjamin Franklin Crate, of Red
Bank, will dispense soft drinks, just
ly advertised as unequalled in quali
ty. These beverages are made strict
ly in compliance with the pure food
laws of the state and the federal
government; no acids or adulterants
of any kind are employed in their
manufacture. A nickel buys a big
glassful, holding enjoyment and re
freshment to the last drop.
KEYPORT
Cnpt. Tilton l>los Suddenly.
Captain George Tilton, of First
street, was stricken with apoplexy
and died in a few minutes, while sit
ting on the porch of his residence
about 7 o'clock Friday evening con
versing with Frank Stoney. Captain
Tilton was about sixty-five years old
and lias lived at this place about
thirty-five years. He came from
Manasquan and has followed the sea
nil his life. He was in command of
the schooner Maggie Keough when
she was lost off The Florida coast
several years ago and about two
years ago while in charge of the
schooner Viking, the ship and cargo
were a total loss on the treacherous
reefs along the coast of an island in
the West Indies.
These losses sustained by the cap
tain in the laters years of his suc
cessful career as a navigator and
sailing master, caused him much
worryment. It is stated that he
had about abandoned the sea and
was considering raising chickens on
u large seme.
He Is survived by η widow and
one brother, \V. Edgar Tllton, of
New Brunswick. He was twice mar
ried, his former wife being Miss
Emma Dawson, of this place.. The
funeral services will be held tomor
row afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. H.
\V. Brueninghausen will conduct the
services and interment will be made
in Green Grove cemetery.
Captain Curtis Wins Cup.
Captain Vadin Curtis, of the local
yacht club, sailed his fast going sail
boat "Elsie" to victory at the regat
ta hi'ld off Atlantic Highlands by the
yacht club of that place Saturday.
Besides the skipper, Captain William
Watts and Fred Uhl, of tills place,
were on board the winning boat. The
local sailor received for his reward
the commodore's cup, a liandsomo
silver loving cup. At a regatta held
by the same club a few weeks ago,
Captain Curtis took the second prize.
Keyport Locals.
Miss Bella Haines, of Spring Lake,
visited her mother here Friday and
Saturday.
Frank Mooney, of Jersey City,
spent several days in the borough
with relatives last week.
John Manion, of New York, was
the guest of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Michael Ilanion, last week.
Charles Patterson, of Allentown,
l'a., is visiting his mother here.
Miss Jennie Haines, who is study
ing to become a trained nurse at
the Ann May hospital In Spring Lake,
visited her mother here Friday and
Saturday.
Matthews Pease returned to his
home Saturday after spending three
weeks in Saratoga.
Mrs. J. W. Campbell, of Brooklyn,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mark
Paillas.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carey and
children, Frank, George, Helen and
Alice, returned to their home In
Jersey City this week, after enjoy
ing two weeks al the Walling house.
Rev. Herbert W. Rrueninghausen,
rector of St. Mary's Episcopal church
lias returned to his home here after
enjoying two weeks vacation near
Ellenvllle, New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Simmons, of
Jersey City, are local visitors.
Censored War INews
Reveals One Fact
In the meagre reports from European war centers, this fact stands out
—that all Europe is arming and that iood supplies are already becoming
scarce.
Prices here in America are rising to keep pace with European demand,
but regardless of demand, the price will not advance on
Grape-Nuts
FOOD
Enormous quantities of wheat and barley have been bought for making
this delicious, nourishing food. And in spite of any advance in the price of
grain, Grape-Nuts food will
Cost Same as Always—Everywhere
For many years Grape-Nuts packages have been tightly sealed in wax
ed paper—moisture and germ proof—the food always fresh and appetizing.
&
Huge orders from Europe show that their home folks and Armies know
and appreciate the sturdy value of Grape-Nuts food.
"There's a Reason"
—sold by Grocers everywhere
. -.Λ-; >
Mise Genevieve Francis, of South
Orange, was the week end guest of
friends In the horough.
Vadin McKeen, of New York,
spent the week end with his mother,
Mrs. Craig McKeen.
Lloyd Mason was a Morgan visitor
Saturday.
Mrs. M. L. Terry has been confin
ed to her home by illness.
Mrs. Frank A. Smith was a Free
hold visitor Saturday.
John G. Schanck has sold his
Pullman automobile and will pur
chase a new 1914 model In the near
future.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hill and
children motored to Freehold Satur
day.
Mr. and Mrs. William Griffin en
Joyed the week end as the guests of
Rev. and Mrs. I. S. Yerks, at the
letter's bungalow in Brlelle.
Mr. and Mrs. William .Miller and
son, Wallace, have gone to Asbury
Park to visit Mrs. Miller's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bedle, after
spending the past week with Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Miller.
Mrs. Charles Suydam and daugh
ter, Hazel, have returned to their
home in Chicago, after having spent
several weeks with Mrs. Suydam's
parents. Mr and Mrs. .lames Bowne.
Edward Hill has purchased a new
Marion automobile.
Mr. and Mrs. David Matthews, of
Red Hank, spent Snnda> with rela
tives in the borough.
HEAVY NIL FUS
en οι
ASSAULT CHARGE
Bpecial to the EVENING NEWS.
Jlelmetta, Auk M ■ Christopher
Schocnwald, of New York Ci one of
the alleged "bad men " of " Physical
Culture ( it y ' who wan concerned in
the hold-up of II. A. Edwards, of James
burg, in the wood at this place
placed under arrest by Constable I*eter '
•Schwei-Kert and given a hearing be
fore Recorder Phineas M liownc and
held under heavy bonds for his appeir
anee in court at the September tern».
The present whereabouts of Carl
Bchoenwald, are unknown as le imme
diately made a hasty retreat and took
the 2 o'clock train for New York City,
where ho seems to think he will be
secure from the law. This theory will
be rudely dispelled just as soon as a
prosecutor is appointed for tho war
rant will be turned over the the prose
cutor's oflico and Schoenwald will be
brought back to New Jersey for trial.
Christopher Bchoenwald seemed to
take his arrest as a hug joke. "Why
all 1 did was to wnock Edwards from
his wheel," confessed Schoenwald to
Constable Schwoi Kert and seemed to
think it a great feat to way lay Strang
ers in the woods.
The two young men who have created
such a feeling of unseasiness among the
summer residents make their home with
their mother at this place and her heart
is alonist broken over their escapades.
George Anson, agent for .lames Law
son, owner of the property where the
hold-up occurred, said yesterday that
these two young men had been warned
by him over a score of times. Jacog
Voseller, chairman of the Property
Owners' Committee, organized for pro
taction owing to the conduct of the
young men of the neighborhood, was
also very much incensed at the bold
ness of the two young men for whom
warrants had been issued. "My only
wish is that they be given a lesson as
to the rights of citizens who are law
abiding," said he when seen yestt 'day.
THE GENTLE CYNIC.
The spendthrift wears his purse on
bin sleeve.
Many a iellow who Is crooked goes
straight to the bad.
The nveraKe man's most vulnerable
spot la bis pocketbook.
The man who klcke himself goes
back on his best friend.
We all have an aim In life, but most
of us are mighty poor marksmen.
It's a good plan to stand your
ground, but be sure you have some.
We all know that wealth brings
happiness; that Is, we know It from
hearsay.
A woman can solve the secret of a
happy married life by simply spend
ing more money with the butcher than
with the milliner.
"FIRST AID" HINTS
To men who have to handle Injured
comrades, the Coal Age gives the fol
lowing common sonse advice:
Don't disturb blood clot*.
Don't be rough with the patient.
Don't put bandages on too tight.
Don't touch a wound with the hands.
Don't pull or tear off clothing—cut
It away.
Don't wash wounds unless you ster
ilize the water.
Don't bring ammonia too close to
the nostrils.
Don't let the patient know his con
dition Is serious.
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
The clean-tablecloth catches the
early grease spot.
Bven a girl's heartache Is forgotten
when she has the toothache.
One can never buy a satisfactory
brand of popularity at cut rate·.
But the man with money to born
may not lore the smell of smoke.
Borne candidate· ought to take the
rest cure for their Ugrowtng politic·.
Bigot—A man who thinks so well
of his own view· that he won't *ub
•«rib· to our·.
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Since the beginning of the Euro
pean conflict cigar manufacturers in
this city declare their trad·» has be
gun to boom. David Hatipt, man
ager of the Perth A m boy Cigar Com
pany, with which the Middlesex Ci
gar Company is connected, stated this
morning: "Onr business at the pres
ent time is better than it lias ever
been in our history. We could dou
ble our business if we could get the
girls. We could employ from two to
three hundred more operatives if we
could get them." Sir. Haupt said he
did not know whether the war had
anything to do w-ith the boom in
business cr not, but declared he be
lieved it had had an adverse effect
on the high-priced clear Havana ci
gars, ne many were exported to Eng
land and other warring countries be
fore the war, but had had a good ef
fect on the five-cent trade.
Friends of John K. Sheehy be
lieve that he took passage on tho
French liner Kochambeau, which left
Havre, France, Saturday. Though
from a cablegram received from Lon
don sent by Mr. Sheehy a few days
ago, It was thought he was in that
city, but it seems now the cable was
only relayed from England. Friends
of Joseph E. Strieker think that lia
probably took passage on the same
boat from Havre, which is due here
September 7.
Jacob Goldberger, steamship agent,
received word from the Holland
American line this morning not to
book any reservists, which stated
that affidavits would be required
from passengers that they are not
reservists. Mr. Goldberger lias
booked several foreigners to sail on
the Noorsdam tomorrow, and he will
have them make affidavits'that they
are not reservists.
A mortgage given in 1814 was can
polled from record by orders of
Judge Daly yesterday. It was for
$5,000 and stood on the record as a
claim against the St ran tabu l'g farm
on the west side of Woodbridge
turnpike, Woodbridge township.
The farm was sold to Nathan
Strantsburg by Asher Ayree, John
li. Martin and Stewart K. Randolph
for $β,000 in 1814, and he gave a
mortgage to these three men for
$5,000. No record of the cancella
tion or assignment of the mortgage
has been tiled. In 1848 the farm
passed into possession of James P.
Edgar and Is now owned by his
grandson Kills li. Edgar, who ap
plied to the court for the cancella
tion of the mortgage, through l,aw
yer Watson. All of the parties In
terested had been notified of the ap
plication and there being no objec
tion to It the court granted it.
An HuacK ori Scotland.
"Do you understand golf?"
"Everytiling, except why anybody
plays It." ïMiiimiMuttlM I...direr.
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