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Newspaper
Perth Amboy Evening News
Location
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
3
The funeral for Victor A. Ciani of 118 Rector Street will be from St. Peter's Episcopal Church at 8 30 Sunday afternoon. Rev. James L. Lancaster will officiate and burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery vault.
A meeting of Family Home Lodge Independent Order of Good Templars at the I O G T hall last night decided to distribute 10 000 pamphlets on Why Should I be a Good Templar. The plan aims to promote the order through advertising style messaging.
According to Bill Koerner, an able seaman, the Eva sailed from Perth Amboy on October 29 in ballast and faced brutal discipline from a ferocious mate and militant skipper. Only three of the original fifteen forward crew remained to be paid after the voyage. The ship, under the British flag and Isle of Trinidad home port, arrived from Cienfuegos to New York as Captain H R Swift declined to comment, saying the British Consul would judge.
A meeting of the newly organized Down and Out Club was held at the Tavern last night. Officers elected include President Charles Deitzman, Secretary Charles Williamson, Treasurer Martin Hurley, Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Kelly, Inspector William Owens.
Mike Donko living at 268 Market Street testified before the Excise Commissioners yesterday afternoon that while walking past Chris Olsen saloon at 189 Market Street a dog sprang out and bit him on the leg The patrolman noted Olsen said the dog was indoors at the time and could not have bitten anyone.
Elizabeth Long about eighty years old died last night in Englishtown. She was the mother of Patrolman Lawrence A. Long of this city who learned of her illness yesterday and rushed to be at her side. She is survived by her husband four sons and two daughters.
Lehigh Valley railroad orders fourteen large engines from Baldwin Works. Stored since last November, the 120 ton engines are the largest built for the line and were completed last year. Locals anticipate full employment by early next month as coal firms plan winter supply.
Funeral services for Vice Principal Austin C. Apgar, a longtime State Normal school instructor, will be held tomorrow at 11 from Fourth Presbyterian church in Trenton. About forty four former pupils and teachers contributed a floral wreath to be delivered by Professor Lloyd and Miss Harriet Mead, who serve as a commemorative committee.
In a continuing case, George J. Plechner refused to disclose a paper related to the matter while Robbins and Rippen Brothers face allegations. Witnesses including Robbins and Bertha Wilentz testified that water was put into tobacco by order of Rippen Brothers, leading to motions to dismiss and a bail set at 500 dollars.
The essayist questions whether freeing oneself from superstition merely shifts idolatry to opinion. He notes no gain if fear shifts from gods to public judgment, asking what difference it makes to tremble at what one fears.
A humorous excerpt from Puck depicts a frightened bride clinging to her groom and fearing the plot’s next shock as she quips about the novel’s page count and thrills. The dialogue blends romance with satirical commentary on serialized fiction.
Senator Redfield Proctor was buried in the Proctor mausoleum after funeral services at the Proctor Union church. The ceremony followed the arrival of two special trains from Washington. Rev. Dr. H. H. Seaver of Rutland delivered the sermon, honoring the late senator and his long friendship with the community.
Miss Wilhelmina Sandahl and Miss Elizabeth Aaroe hosted the Junior Sewing Society at Aaroe’s 222 Prospect Street with members and visiting young men learning sewing skills. J P Holm announced several passengers sailing to Europe on the United States liner. The Presbyterian Endeavor and Women’s clubs held meetings with reports, debts, and upcoming events, while many church and community activities filled the week.
Washington March 6 Representative Howell named John Ely for Bradevell postmaster Monmouth County and Thomas D. Klink for Prospertown. Pensions totaling 8 to 12 dollars were awarded to residents including Charles Boyer Perth Amboy and others. Representative Pratt filed a forest preservation petition from East Orange citizens. Mrs Fairbanks travels to Lakewood for lent. Cc 8 A.
Judge Booraem approved the transfer of Anna C. Ahearn license to Gabriel E. Biondi in Madison township. The Red Lion tavern license transfer from John O'Brien to George EB Gordon was postponed for two weeks.
Eva M Anderson five months old daughter of Mr and Mrs August Anderson of 18 Sayre Avenue died yesterday afternoon after a brief illness The funeral will be held from the residence tomorrow at 2 o clock Rev M O Block of the Danish M B church will officiate Interment will be in Alpine Cemetery In Detroit a separate item reports Elwood T Hance former Detroit postmaster and Union Trust treasurer died by his own hand Ill health is noted as a probable cause
Frank Brown reports his watch was lost at 97 Mechanic street rather than stolen. He states the loss occurred before he went to the house.
At a Po Ambo Tribe meeting two outsiders received adoption. George Eckert’s funeral means no services at St Pauls German church Sunday. County bridge repairs delayed by bad weather. Leo Goldberger of the Retail Grocers and Butchers Association plans a March blacklist with about 250 names. Patrolman McDermott found youths throwing stones and a broken window at 15 Division street. R J Koch of 85% Smith street sold the milk business to John Sharrott. Franke Boote of Rector street has the Cook buildings painting contract on Smith street. Are your habits too expensive for income, shown by ads usage.
Nathan Vidaver a former deputy attorney general is charged in affidavits with attempting to extort 1500 from former Hamilton bank president William R Montgomery. The scheme allegedly offered immunity from newspaper attacks until a receivership case argument on Nov 30, with further payments planned. Montgomery and detectives recount threats and a demand for a 500 check, while Attorney General Jackson denies any connection to the banking investigation.
Mrs. Herman Frederick of Kennedale Park telephoned Sergeant Dunham at police headquarters at 10 this morning to request an officer be sent to her residence after a man repeatedly approached her yard and pounded on the side of her house.
A piece of rubber pipe with heavy residue was picked up near police headquarters as officers investigated a report of a weapon outside the building. Authorities believe it may have been left by a lodger or person connected to the location.
Guidance on using free time to build practical skills and generate income. Encourages identifying marketable abilities, small projects, and disciplined effort to increase value and earnings over time.
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