05 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Perth Amboy Evening News
Location
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
1
The article notes Democrats will exit office without challenging Republican rights. It mentions legally appointed city hall operations shifting toward a Republican appearance while the Water Department remains Democratic. The piece suggests a political transition affecting city leadership and departmental alignments.
Several new city officers have qualified at the city clerk’s office following Tuesday night appointments. Republican picks proceed, while two Democratic appointees Timothy Quinlan and B M Gannon have also qualified. Questions over the legality notices persist, but the overall entering of new appointees appears near certainty.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad directors declared a semi annual dividend of 2 percent on common stock and a 5 percent dividend on preferred stock. Payments will be made January 11 to holders of record January 7. The history shows no common dividends since 1894 until August last year when 1 percent was declared.
Patrolman Chris Hanson located a black horse with a white star on the forehead roaming along Smith street near Rector street shortly after 5 am. He secured the animal in Ole Olesen's livery stable. Anthony Hanrattiv later phoned to claim the horse.
A mastoid bone near the ear was removed in a delicate operation at the city hospital by Dr Fr Henry on Mary Flynn four and a half year old daughter of Captain William Flynn of the tug Allentown on Tuesday The operation was considered completely successful and the child is expected to convalesce swiftly.
C A Fothergill, the new overseer of the poor, handles two police-referred cases in his first two days. Adam Freeling of 245 Water Street is unemployed for three months with dependents needing fuel and coal. Mrs J Mendly of 155 Madison Avenue reports destitute children.
A surprise party was hosted at Miss Elizabeth Plisko’s Lynn street home last night with about twenty five friends. The gathering featured dancing after refreshments served around 11:30, with attendees including Louise Boehlke Annie Boehlke Ross Boehlke Mattie Plisko Elizabeth Plisko Helen Plisko Annie Plisko Lizzie Thomas Minnie Oxenford Rose Apener Stella McCalip Helen Stufa Johny Whalen Anton Hekls William Pilsko Martin O Hara Paul Miller Andrew Miller John Shultz.
The Hickhorn Mack Cigar Company has purchased a substantial tract on Peon street near Washington street and plans no construction until spring. The deal secures the land for future development by the firm and signals a cautious timetable for its expansion in the district.
Judge and Kamm relocate their real estate office from 138 to 101 Smith Street, taking over the former Pratt Brown Co location, noting improved visibility and access.
At Court Amboy No 58 Foresters of America a meeting installed new officers led by Grand Chief Ranger Dennis J Flynn and Herald Francis Rodecker. Officers include Lucas OC R Smith OO R Johnson recording secretary Dalton financial secretary Finklesden treasurer Manion senior Beadle Murray junior Beadle Everson senior woodward Patton junior woodward amp lecturer Martin junior past chief ranger Deveny Steinmetz Mullen. Summer excursion planned for August 16 up the Hudson with boat arrangements by Dalton and Rodecker, stop at a resort along the route.
Camp No 19 of the Woodmen of the Weald held its last city hall meeting. Officers include William P Bradley Edward Ash John Hanon Harry Ditzler Dr Harry K Mason Emil Warter Arthur Jorgenson Josh Martinasen Patrick Tierney F O Thompson and Edward Switzer were elected delegates to the Harrisburg national convention in March. Afterward the group dined at Hartman’s Hotel Front Street.
A shipyard lay deserted last night as torpedo boats departed. No word from Gregory since the vessels slipped away, leaving officials puzzled by the sudden movement and silent harbor.
At a meeting of the Raritan Yacht Club Commodore Pierce said the contract for the new clew house went into effect yesterday and will be filed in New Brunswick today. The building should be completed by May 15 with Emil Koyen as contractor moving the old building once weather allows. Committees were named and are at work with progress reported.
Middlesex may not receive the remodeled jail soon as the Pauly Jail Building Company faces a five day window to sign the contract after a resolution by the Board of Freeholders. The jail committee reported a new set of specifications was sent after bids opened, differing from those originally let. The fall company has yet to sign the contract.
A Public Service repair car skidded off the track near Smith and State streets yesterday afternoon. The next car assisted in moving the vehicle while a large crowd, mostly schoolchildren, gathered nearby on their way home.
In South River the seventeen year old Ella Baird, daughter of Mrs. Cora Baird, wed George Dunham of Brooklyn, a contractor at Perth Amboy. Dr Clarence Newman of the Baptist church officiated at the ceremony held at the church parsonage. The couple will reside in Brooklyn.
The Happy Ten Social Club met at a member's North Am boy home to discuss plans for the upcoming ball to be held on March 17.
The Burnt Cork Club cancels tonight's minstrel show in Wilder Magic Hall and will set a new date at the next meeting. A Merchants' Association meeting is planned for Friday at 8 pm in the hall over Therkelsen's store, 108 Smith St. All members are urged to attend.
In chancery cases heard in New Brunswick on January 5, Sheriff Carman conducted three sales. Elizabeth W. Martin executrix won from Adele Eugenie Daclos in Raritan township for 1500 dollars with decree and costs totaling 593 42. Lizzie V Corey bought Woodbridge property from James Wilbur Drake for 1.50 with decree and costs 5481 16. Citizens Building and Loan Association of Perth Amboy acquired Perth Amboy property from Annie Marie and dens P Nielsen for 600 with decree 520 16.
During Tuesday night’s storm a boat believed to be a barge struck the Atlantic Tar Roofing dock on Buackingham Avenue, causing about 25 dollars in damage. If the party responsible isn’t identified today, police may publish a map to aid the investigation.
List of ninety six jurors drawn for the New Brunswick election case, naming residents from South Amboy, Carteret, Sewaren, Menuchen, Washington, Woodbridge, and more. Notable names include Frank E. DeGraw, John Neville, Sewaren’s James V. Freeman, and Woodbridge’s Gorham L. Boyaoton among others.
A snowball tossed by a mischievous boy struck the upturned end of a large bass horn used by the Garside Stock company band at the post office corner at noon. The instrument was impaired until the snow was cleared.
Cabin Amboy No 49 Woodchoppers plan a meeting in Washington Hall on Sunday night to install the recently elected officers. The note stresses that advertising is the life of trade.
Late night a New York tug tows a scow loaded with torpedo boat parts from the Rameau shipyard once run by Lewis Nixon. A large gang moves machinery to the scow while canvassed cargo hides the operation. The tow heads toward New York and the cargo may shift to a waiting steamer in Long Island Sound. Local yard workers refuse to speak amid unusual activity and vanished officials.
Local police ask the public to help locate Frank Zambi a 29 year old man described as short and stocky five feet three inches with a mustache He is wanted in Hemetta and authorities urge tips from residents to aid in his apprehension.
Albert A. Gorges has purchased three cottages on Rector street between Woodruff Place and Lewis Street. The homes are currently occupied by M. A. Metzner Louis Watson and Charles H. Adrich.
Camp Goodwill No 81 Woodmesa World holds a Tuesday night session at the Hall to install newly elected officers and begin the term. Members gather for the ceremonial duties and to welcome leadership for the coming period.
Patrolman L Jensen is back on the city payroll after being reinstated by the Board of Aldermen. The Tuesday night meeting confirmed his return to active duty as reported in last night’s coverage.
W Bodle resigns from his post at the Grand Central market and accepts a position with Greenspan Bros in their new venture. The move shifts leadership in the local grocery sector as Greenspan expands operations.
This afternoon the company leasing the Woodbridge Road property will cut ice from the pond for commercial use and advertise the work in the News.
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