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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1908

Page

2

Cooper Held for Assault in Union Township

Ernie C. Cooper president of the Northern New Jersey Industrial Institute in Union Township was arrested and held on $82,000 bond for alleged assault on Mrs. Louisa Lang. The civil suit seeks $5,000 in damages. Police say Lang and her child were harmed when Cooper attacked during wood delivery for the institute.

Ernie C. Cooper Northern New Jersey Industrial Institute Morris Avenue Union Township Louoisa Lang Union Cooper Lawrence Samy .Koestler Thomas Lamb Springfield Township Millburn Lackawanna Railroad Company Hin “School Loula Lang le Eon Millumm Law Lang Victor Tang Mia. Tang Ttin Maw Tang William M. Baro Springfeld Tnatitute Hitler Auiepicion Bureau of Associated Chatitins Newark AQP Shelet

Merchants Building and Loan Elects Officers in Meeting

A gathering of stockholders of the Merchants Building and Loan Association elected officers led by President Hoseph Mc Mantes and Vice President George C. Olo. Secretaries and treasurers were named, with a slate of directors including John V. Fohrman and others. A meeting was set for Monday evening at Joseph J. Greer’s office to collect dues.

Stockhol Merchants’ Building Joan Avwoun- Liou John Ds Grifin Hoseph McMantes George C. Olo Joseph E. Greer Charles John V. Fohrman Kaward E. Herb Thomas M

Captured Americans Exhibit Eagle In Window Display

An eagle on exhibition in a window attracts crowds as part of a reception by the Piitorval Onder of Hagler Acrie Nothi. The event will feature electrical displays, colored stage lights for dances, and souvenirs for ladies. Notable attendees include McCarthy of Jersey City and Thomasayes of Newark with delegations expected from Phiinfield.

Richard VY Good Ani Kaat Jersey Clitege Whitehouse Sludge McCarthy Dergey City Thomas Ayes Newark Phiinfield

Obituaries of Slover and Modder families in South Amboy

Mrs. Nellie W Slover aged 35 wife of Samuel Slover of South Amboy died yesterday at her brother in law Willet Martins home 16 Chilton street Funeral services will be held in South Amboy and interment to follow Nancy Moder aged 4 months and 5 days daughter of Pater and Mary Modder died this morning at 120 Van Buren avenue Joseph Mack aged years 1 month 24 days son of Joseph A and Sarah Mack died this morning at the home of his parents 128 Washington avenue

Samuel Nellie W. Slover Samuel Slover South Amboy Hird Yeaterday Willet Martin Chilton Street Nancy Moder Pater Mary Modder van Buren Avenue Joseph Mack Joseph A Sarah Mack Washington Avenue

Stein's Broad Street Sale Offers Modern Suit Bundles

Opportunity to save on KL2 BA and BA suits at 93 Broad Street. Stein advertises up to a third to almost half off regular prices with styles kept up to the minute. KL2 BA and BA套 listed at 88.90.

Stein Broad Street

Funeral rites for Lee Guy amid Chinese funeral customs

The report details a Chinese funeral in Washington with paper houses and offerings burned to aid the deceased’s journey to the next world. It notes four days of feasting, visiting relatives, and no formal religious service, reflecting traditional beliefs. Also included is a Washington Herald note on Milan's municipalization of public services in 1908, outlining changes in city ownership and advertising controls.

Guy Joss Aticka Hig Washington Herald Milan Ernest Santi Turin Bologna Leghorn Naples Savona Giolitti Italia

Citizens urge advanced paying policy for street paving

City officials discuss expanding paving under a $50,000 fund with provisions to lower interest and allow petitions from property holders. Supporters urge rapid improvements in South Front Street and Bay Way, while others warn against abandoning conservative policy or overextension of city debt.

Board of Trade Alt Connolly Elizabeth Wa Clark Mey Whittemore Elizabet New York Ity Council Oat Wearin Apety Collins John Root Stephenson Car Works Stephenson Flr Sala Sixth Ward Elizabeth South Front Street Eizabeth Pwway Bayway Berry James P. Thorny Wikliam Hf Inaac M. Littell Lhe Street Anoone Littell Lonth James P. ‘Thomas W. W. Park Fulton Street Park W. Py Reilly Reilly Alexander Kaufman Board of Education Horace R. Livengood Board of Health Livengoon Johnny Laggren

Reduction Sale at Schwed's Stocks Suits and Overcoats

Schwed's holds a stock reduction sale this week offering suits and overcoats at substantially reduced prices. Materials are noted as unusually fine and tailored to season’s favored styles, with discounts up to 25 percent from standard prices. The shop emphasizes quality tailoring seen in ready-made garments comparable to custom-made.

Mr Brydas Ducks and William Jennings Bryan Political Duckery

The piece satirically mocks William Jennings Bryan by likening his political aims to ducks and critiquing his travel and public appearances. It imagines Bryan grooming for a race, courting Roosevelts adherents, and pursuing a third term while quacking as a natural endorsement.

Mr.Bryda William Jennings Bryan Cleveland Fairbanks Bryan Thos Taft Hearst Hitmell Roosevelt Hill Sultan of Sulu

Storm disrupts trolley and railroad traffic in Jersey City area

A severe snowstorm delayed morning trains from Somerville Plainfield and other lines, with Jersey City services running 15 minutes late by midmorning. Switches froze, plows failed, and mail deliveries lagged. No school in morning, but night classes drew 1100 students. milk deliveries and local traffic suffered with stalled wagons and a fallen horse on Mary Street. One woman, Amy Douglass, was found exhausted in the snow and driven home.

Somerville Plainfield Jersey City Roselle West Eighth Street Chey South Jersey Railroad Public Service Corporation Piratew Richard E. Clement Board of Education Newark Mary Street Amy Douglass Lum Street Pennsylvania Avenue North Broad Street

Cranford Schools Closed. Streets Blocked by Snow Banks

In Cranford, seating and attendance were disrupted as schools shut due to weather. Broad Street in Weta faced a blocked business block early this morning from large snow banks, but Salley Street cleaning crews soon cleared the way for traffic.

Cranford Weta Salley, Ms and

Luther League Meeting at Holy Trinity Church Tonight

The Jan social gathering of the Luther League at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will be held this evening at 6 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Fischer on 1009 William Street.

Freeholder Donahue Improves and Leaves for Atlantic City

Freeholder John J. Donahue, long ill but somewhat improved, has left for Atlantic City.

John J. Donahue Atlantic City

Levy's Department Store Ad Promises Truthful Bargains

An advertisement urges readers to trust Levy's Department Store noting it "backs up its statements" and invites attention to tonight's Journal for tomorrow's specials. The notice points to Second Bond and Wall Streets as the store's location.

Levy’s Department Store Bond and Wall

Funeral services for Albert Luster held at Evergreen Cemetery

Funeral services for Albert Luster, who died Tuesday, were held yesterday at his home on Catherine Street. Rev. Dr. Youngson of St James Methodist Episcopal Church led scripture readings and prayer. Floral tributes appeared as bearers Thomas B. Smith William Crane Job Hetfield B Ward Budd Edward Baldwin and Henry J. Schmidt attended. Interment followed in the family lot at Evergreen Cemetery with further services of committal.

Albert Uster Albert Luster Catherine ,Street Dr. Youngson St. . James Methodist Episcopal Church Thomas B. Smith William Crane Job Hetfield B. Ward Budd Edward Baldwin Henry

A Mexican and His Money

The article observes that many Mexicans carry substantial sums of cash, often 1000 to 2000 pesos, on their person via hollow leather belts. It notes a distrust of checks among locals, a preference for cash, and explains this behavior across classes including Indians, with emphasis on pesos duros and aversion to banking records.

Mexico Mexican Herald

On the Avenue and New Year Advice in 1919 Columns

A clipped slice notes social advice and quips from old papers. It mentions fashion attention on the avenue and a playful warning about New Year vows, with a dash of humorous dialect and a nod to city papers like the Philadelphia Press and Atlanta Constitution.

Avery Head de Aald Philadelphia Press Kane Atlanta Constitution

Tax Board Reduces Barrett Company Assessment

After a lengthy hearing with twenty-two witnesses, the County Tax Board cut Barrett Manufacturing Co.’s assessment from 57 300 to 52 000, a total reduction of 4 400. The company sought more, but the decision largely preserves the existing assessment noting technical errors. The land reductions included 3 200 for sixteen South First Street lots, 400 for a twelve foot right of way on South First Street, and 800 for a twelve foot right of way on South Front Street.

County Tax Board Yeate Tig Barrel, Manufacturing Company Barret Company Gilhooly Bacret Comeaey O- Board

Base Still On at Tuchler Bros Store

One quarter off gate sale continues at Tuchler Bros with discounts in clothing shoes hats and furnishings. Visit the up to date store tomorrow for the deal.

Tuchler Bros

Hudson's Grocery Prices Beat City Stores

Readable ad notes Hudson's at 57 First Street offers groceries at or below city prices with home delivery. Compare with other columns for specials and store details.

Hudson's First Street

Icelandic Life Without Schools Yet Rich in Letters

The National Geographic Magazine notes Iceland has no schools yet a literate population with printed books and newspapers dating to 1530. Clergymen live frugally, sheep sustain daily life, and long winter evenings foster storytelling and poetry from wandering minstrels across farmhouses.

Iceland Atatistiog Spatope Rosseau Thoreau Hiddaya Iceland Ic Walla National Geographical Magazine

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