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Newspaper

Jersey City News

Location

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1900

Page

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Court of Chancery hears Corbin bid on Paramus Reformed Church dispute

Vice Chancellor Pitney heard William Corbin seek an injunction to halt prosecution of an ejectment suit by a self-styled Paramus Church consistory against the pastor and elders. The case traces Bergen County schism roots to 19th century Dutch Reformed splits and complex classis affiliations. The judge weighed whether the ejectment could proceed or if a court of equity should intercede for the congregational rights amid competing church authorities.

Bergen Cquity Reformed Dutch Church of Hackensack Owas- 0 New York Talon Free Reformed Church of Holland America Bergen County Paramus Schtaalenbere Ciua~ik Harkonsack True Reformed Church Aed Holland Church Hackensar Yutlop Massis Params Presbytery Jersey City al Mino Hackensatk Holland Thomas RF Snyder Riley Payataus Carel Youmans William Pulls Paramus Church Umber Solomon of Passaic Corbin Court of Baulty

Learn to Read Music Class Opens in New York

An elementary sight singing class under the supervision of the People's Choral Union of New York will open Tuesday evening October 2 at the North Baptist chapel on Jersey Avenue. The class will meet each Tuesday for about ten weeks with dues of ten cents and no additional charges. Music will be provided free to all members.

People’s Choral Union of New York North Baptist Chapel Jersey Avenu

Soldiers and Sailors' Monument Plans Discussed

At an Isat meeting of the Van Holsten Post G A K Chaplain Charles P Haoel fer and Comrade Thomas G Tiware met in conference with the committee recently appointed by Cushing Command to further the savement to erect a suitable soldiers and sailors monument to the Veterans of the Civil War.

van Holsten Charles P. Haoelfer Thomas G. Tiware Tng Cushing

Old Time Remedy for Children’s Ailments Listed

An old and well tried remedy is described for children. It includes solutions for ear discomfort, throat irritation, cough, wind, and easing diarrhoea. The text notes a dose of twenty five per bottle and outlines basic preparation and use.

Mrs Warner in court on potash assault charge

Mrs Ettle Warner of No 59 West 106th Street was arrested Saturday night for throwing potash in Mrs Cronin’s face at 425 West 49th Street. Held in 5000 dollars, case postponed to Tuesday as counsel claims alibi evidence from seven witnesses.

Ettle Warner West 106Th Street Charles Pfizer West Pitfieht Street Mayo Glanvil G. McIntyre Suldee B. Vynehe No. 5 Park Street Dale H. J. Lynehe, Sr No. 6 Jersey City Weat Thirtieth Street Lasettes Mre. Warner Teir House

High priced lawyers must be paid says court

Vice Chancellor Pitney in the Court of Chancery reaffirmed the rule that laborers employing high priced counsel must cover the costs. In Providence, George J. Harvey, receiver for Standard Terra Cotta Works, faced a $2,700 legal bill from Henry W. Hayes after recovering a $10,000 claim. Hayes argued the work was extensive. the judge acknowledged the steep fee but refused to reduce it, insisting that those hiring top lawyers pay them.

Pitney Court of Chancery George J eHavy Perth Amboy Providence Henry W. Hayes White Hayes Providebea Tue

King's Daughters Leader Addresses Hedding Church

Mrs. Margaret Bottome, president of the International Order of King's Daughters, spoke at Hedding M. E. Church on Montgomery Street to a large audience. She outlined the order's growth and recent activities while praising local interest and inviting visitors to the city.

International King's Daughter Margaret Bottome International Order of King's Daughters Hedding M. E Montgomery Street Bottomble Bottome King’s Rapid Wendhy Order Rvenum Trownweil Gage

Eclipse to Be Observed by Georgetown Astronomers

Prof Francis A Tondorf of J P’s College and the Georgetown Observatory group planned a trip to Virginia Beach to view a total solar eclipse on May 2. The eclipse will trace a path from New Orleans to Norfolk with a maximum totality of about one minute four seconds, and in this city it will be a partial view with significant darkness. Tondorf recently spoke on electrical phenomena.

Francis A. Tondorf J. Peter's College Georgetown Observatory Virginia Beach Tondorf Nast Gulf Middle Atlantic States New Orleans Norfolk Tanda Tandorf

Mayor to appoint city law officers tomorrow

Mayor Hoos will appoint the city law officers tomorrow. Allan L. McDermott to be reappointed Corporation Counsel, with possible change in Corporation Attorney. Possible successors named include William F. Michlge and M. L. Fagan, or Queen may be reappointed. His honor declines to say his exact plan.

Hoos Allan L. McDermott J. W- Queen William F. Michlge M. L Fagan Queen

Senator Johnson Declined Supreme Court Vacancy Offer

The article notes rumors that Senator William M. Johnson of Bergen County was offered a Supreme Court seat after Judge Depue moved to Chief Justice. Johnson, then head of the State Senate, declined, preferring not to undertake new duties. The governor had previously discussed a future appointment with Johnson, but the senator remained firm.

Johnson Supreme Court Voorhees Europe William M. Johnson Bergen County State Senate Depue Legislawute Messiil Court of Chancery Magie Tyetice Wee

Seventh Ward Democratic Club Deadline Picnic Plans

The Seventh Ward Democratic Club meets tonight at quarters 357 Ocean avenue. Final arrangements are made for the annus picnic to be held at Greenville Schuetzen Park on Decoration Day.

Seventh Ward Democratic Club Ocean Avenue Greenville Schuetzen Park

Hobokenite Cremated After Private Funeral

The body of Charles Adolphi, a Hoboken resident, died at St. Mary's Hospital on Thursday. He was cremated yesterday at Fresh Pond in a private funeral.

Charles Adolphi

Minkakwe Republican Club Meet Tonight in Ocean Quarters

City news brief notes a Minkakwe Republican Club gathering at its Ocean near Danforth avenue quarters tonight with a promotional slogan Catch the opportunity Hood's Sarsaparilla suggested to build health and prevent illnesses.

Minkakwe Republican Club Ocean Danforth Avenue Hood

Not Fr Carroll Denies St Mary's Pastor Move Rumor

At St Patrick's Church yesterday Rev Father L C M Carroll declared he would not become pastor of St Mary's nor consider leaving his current field. He spoke of resuming parish building work soon and shared a six month journey's tales from Rome to the Holy Land and Egypt, noting illness in Algiers and recovery before returning home.

St. Patrick's Church L. C. M. Carroll St. Mary's Church Dear Senext St. Patrick’s Algiers Rome Pope Les Holy Land Wisger Egypt Father Carroll Iie Genoa Pather Carroll

Tommy Williams Bounces From Fourth Floor Window

Sixteen month old Tommy Williams of Hoboken fell from a fourth floor window at No 371 Newark Street. Clothes lines broke his fall, leaving him in the yard with a bleeding mouth but unharmed beyond a tiny tooth. The family doctor called him sound. the mother and father credit luck and vow to keep windows shut.

Tommy Williams Hoboken Newark Street Tommy John Williams William Drasel

Middlesex Bank Sale In Chancery After Collapse

The Middlesex County bank in Perth Amboy, wrecked by cashier Valentine, faced a Chancery proceeding. Vice Chancellor Pitney confirmed a receiver Ed ward Campbell sale of pledged industrial stocks to secure a loan to Henry Yard. proceeds fell short of the loan.

Middlesex County Bank Perth Amboy Valentine

Passaic Concern Placed Under Receiver Control

Vice-Chancellor Emery appointed Lieutenant Charles Parker of Passaic and ex-Assemblyman Wood McKee of Paterson as receivers for the Acker man Wood and Tallimber Working Co of Passaic. Liabilities and assets are placed at 435,000 each. The company incurred a 3000 charter mortgage on May 1, impairing credit and forcing winding up.

Emery Charles Parker Passaic Wood McKee Paterson Ackerman Wood and Tallimber Working Co

Delegates Named To Democratic Convention From New Jersey

The delegates to the National Democratic Convention in Kansas City in July include Robert Davis of Jersey City Colonel RL Eaiee Fe Newark Chairman W. B. rl bt the State Democratic Gom- Yrene of Camden ex-Congresman T. M. Perrell and Judge Howard Carrow.

Kansas City Robert Davis Jersey City RL Eaiee Fe Newark W. B. Rl Camden Congrcenan T. M. Perrell Howard Carrow

Fifths Picnic June 27 at Greenville School Park

A community picnic event is planned for June 27 at Greenville School Park. The Firth Wank Democratic diet sponsors music and communal activities with organizers listed as Wisbaraty Grratweroenis and Gymnnllior fle nine.

Firth Wank Greenville Schoolsns Park Wedmeter Wisbaraty

Democrats Dine at Hotel Kensington Plainfield Meeting

A gathering of notable Democrats at the Hotel Kensington in Plainfield shared a dinner and discussed state politics. Attendees included Mayor Hoos, Robert Davis, W. B. Gourley, W. D. Daly, A Benny, Clarence Atkinson, Peter Engenwulf, W. J. Kelp, J. J. Bergen, Fred Marsh, J. A. Van Cleef, Johnston Cornish, Silver Kelley, and William Bulser. Bryan sent regrets. Daly spoke on New Jersey in Congress. Gourley on united action. Benny on New Jersey redeemed. Doyle on united action. Davis stressed party harmony and energized unity ahead of the convention.

Kensington Plainfield Jersey City Hoos Robert Davis W. B. Gourley State Democratic Committee W. D. Daly Hoboken A.benny Bayonne Clarence ¥. Atkinson Camden Peter Engenwulf W. J. Kelp Daly New Jersey William B. Gourley United Action Benny Doyle Davis

Painter Lloyd Ends Life Crisis At Home

Lloyd, a 35 year old painter of Eye avenue, attempted suicide with laudanum at nine last night. His wife alerted Dr. Opdyke, who used a stomach pump and saved him. police and a patrol wagon took him to City Hospital. Lloyd expressed remorse and said he would not repeat the act, with Dr. Opdyke predicting recovery in a few days.

Lloyd No. 4 Eye Avenue Opdyke

Receiver seeks discharge after final account against Clothing House

Judge Otto Crouse obtained from Vice Chancellor Emory an order to show cause why his final account as receiver of the Boston One Price Clothing House should not be accepted and his discharge ordered. He reports claims totaling 55 200.88 with 49 328.01 disallowed including specific amounts for Wilkins and Mrs Metzler Sullivan. Preferred claims totaling 14.50 to Prove and 18 to Zeto plus 2 404 to Jersey City taxes. General claims 1247.37, cash on hand 3 601.05. Distribution will be sought upon return of the order.

Otto Crouse Emory Boston One Price Clothing House Cruoze John D. Wilkins Belle Metzler-Sullivan W. J. Prove Tony Zeto Jersey City

Public Building for Elizabeth New Jersey Proposed

A Senate committee backed a bill to provide a public building in Elizabeth New Jersey for Post Office and government staff. Cost capped at 160000 dollars. The New Jersey Historical Society pressed Congress to preserve State records. Irving H Eldredge is named as a candidate for Cold Spring Cape May post office.

New Jersey Historical Society Washington Senate Committee On Public Elisabeth N. J Elizabeth Stewart The New Jersey Society Irving H. Eldredge Cold Spring Cape May County

Elks Big Convention to Convene in Atlantic City

Atlantic City hosts the fourteenth annual Grand Lodge and Re-Union of Elks July 17 and June 12. An executive committee in Atlantic City Lodge No 26 has spent five months planning details for the gathering of Elks from across the United States. Sub-committees work out entertainment plans and arrangements for the big event. Information on the convention can be obtained through official channels.

Atlantic City Jersey City Annal Grand Lodge Mand Atlantic City Lodi

Lentz men and faction fight over Jersey political appointment

South Jersey editors report on John Peter Dexheimer's appointment as Register of Deeds in Basex county following Alfred Skinner's elevation to County Judge. Major Carl Lentz opposed Dexheimer, while William Riker led behind the scenes. Governor Voorhees departs for Europe. Essex county party unity and upcoming national convention strategies loom as Democratic and Republican leaders jockey for power and delegate positions.

Jersey City Trenton John Peter Dexheimer Deeda Basex County Alfred Tr. Skinner William Riker Supreme Court John Kien Carl Lentz Texheimer Harmony Dark Horse Lentz Dexheimer Str. Riker Mr. Riker Europe Major Lentz Friens Becque Major Leniz Essex County Dle Essex Unites States Spenit Thich New Jersey Voorines Senate William M. Johnson Foster M. Voorhees Aea Ings Rank Beegen Fowler Bergen Saliia Santhol Severnment Kansas City Congresaman Daly Coronel William Jennings Bryn Pra Uist Harry C. Kelwig Burdamnia B Allan Tau McDermott James Smith Esheron Miles Rowe Knvalidud Edward ‘F.C. Young Bia William J. Gourley South Jersey Gourky Shih Jureau Phos. A. Ferreil Gloucester County George Prettier Camden County Democratic Committee Samach Iredell Cumberlad Lince Howard Garrow Camden Tudee Clarence T. Atkinson Regan Firat Sok Pfeiffer Gletrich Dow Ankinron Het Camdensoanty Asp Perzof Mr. Iretett Operts Newark Prathk Tis Murphy Wiliam Biker Nenty Samuel Dickinson Comenittes Mexuciaus Republican Workers of Hudson Bae Voorhees Calimy Geetr State League of Republican Clubs Conventios General Sewell Charignan Murphy

Fragmentary OCR: Lace at in Jerseys amid unclear text

Readable portions mention lace and jerseys with scattered words. No coherent events, names, places, dates, or actions emerge to form a clear item.

New Jersey Banks Report May 21 1900 Currency Board Figures

Abstract of reports to the currency showing 21 native banks in New Jersey with primary offices, assets, liabilities, and reserves. Highlights include total resources around 121,756,910.76 and capital stock plus surplus, deposits, and national bank comparisons, with figures for loans, discounts, and various bank holdings.

Washington Jeraey Banda United States United Flomdann Od States Fonds Bankitar Bee Ox Clearing-House Hank Sivas Dolleen Oliver Colny Saa Tsg Iegal Tamier Haag ASO National Bank Piite Cutet Anditer Woter Beckers SHRM Mmemite Hplstot SS Tie Atvidual Depost POSS Tinea Ats

Wine, Woman and Song Company at Bon Pon Theatre

Readable text lists Tonight's events at the Bon Pon Theatre including a Columbia Choir performance at Greenville's Columbia Park and a Ninth Want Democratic Ais ye Merting at Graceville Schustzen Park. The fragment mentions Mintakws Repadlinan Ctol and a Seventh Wart Democracie in outline.

Wine, Woman and Song Company

Weather Indications for New York May 3 290

Inclement weather forecast for New York City and vicinity with generally flat conditions and light smog. Hartastt's Thermomatriosl Report indicates a late evening end around 9 PM Tuesday with mild temperatures and low wind impact.

New York New York City

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