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Perth Amboy Evening News

Location

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1908

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Novelties In Bijou Program At The Bijou Theatre

The Bijou theatre packed last night as Manager Ernst presented an all star bill. Overture Save novelty juggler Juliet Wood burlesque imitations Al Haynes Julia Redmond Company The Critic and the Girl by Haynes and Redmond Robert Farwell the critic Al Haynes Nellie Farwell Gertrude Kirsey The Great Lulu Melfie Ormont Fred Primrose Miss Georgette and her seven Yankee girls The kinetograph.

Ernst Save Juliet Wood al. Haynes Julia Redmond Mr. Haynes Miss Redmond Robert Farwell Nellie Farwell Gertrude Kirsey Lulu Melfie & Ormont Fred Primrose Georgette

No Crossing Likely at Fayette Street

City Attorney Hommann says no grade crossing is likely at Fayette Street across the Central railroad for some time. The State Railroad Commission will not permit grade crossings in cities of this size, so the city must accept its existing crossings unless the railroad builds an elevated line.

Hommann Central Railroad Fayette Street State Railroad Commission

New Timetable On Staten Island Rapid Transit

A new schedule goes into effect at 8 am tomorrow on the Staten Island Rapid Transit railroad. Some trains are removed due to lighter winter traffic and the special Saturday timetable is abolished.

Staten Island Rapid Transit Railroad

Harmony dinner brings rival factions together in New Brunswick

Republican leaders from the county held a harmony event at the Mansion House on Saturday night in honor of Congressman Howell. Chauncey Baldwin of Perth Amboy and rival figures George J. Haney and Richard A. Peltier attended and exchanged greetings while officials attempted to keep the gathering secret.

New Brunswick Mansion House Sheriff A. S. Church Howell Chauncey Baldwin Perth Amboy George J. Haney Richard A. Peltier

Bishop McFaul Anniversary Noted With Mass and College Dedication

In Trenton on Oct 13 the fourteenth anniversary of Bishop McFaul's elevation to the episcopacy is marked by a solemn mass at St Marys cathedral at 10 30 am with the bishop as celebrant and a sermon by Rev Father Hassett. In the afternoon he will preside at the dedication of Mt St Marys College Plainfield run by the Sisters of Mercy for women’s higher education. The college, recognized by the New York Regents, cost 150000 dollars. A separate item reports Patrolman Andrew Jensen stopping a man with a trunk near the Central railroad who named James Moses of 44 Cortlandt street and said he was bound for South Amboy.

Trenton McFaul St. Mary's Cathedral Father Hassett Mt. St. Mary’s College Plainfield Sisters of Andrew Jensen Central Railroad James Moses Cortlandt Street South Amboy Evening News Peoria Ill Perth Amboy Fort Pfeiffer Assembly W. E. Ramsay S. C. van Cleef H. J. Butcher W. C. Acken A. E. Elmquist

Perth Amboy School Pupil Art and Drafting Curriculum

The article outlines a multiyear course adopted in 1908 covering manual training, drawing, and constructive work for grades one through high school. It details freehand drawing, color use, border decoration, paper craft, clay modeling, and drafting, with boys and girls separate projects in sewing, woodworking, and cabinet making.

Board of Education City of Perth Amboy

Eagle A C Election Names Club Officers for Year

The Eagle Athletic Club elected officers at a King Street meeting. Officers include L. J. Hope as president and John Hanson as treasurer. A social hour followed, with pinochle results led by Koch and McCormick.

Eagle Athletic Club King Street L. J. Hope Jesse Seaman John Hanson Percy EB. Coutts Frank C. Comings Olaf Larsen John Olsen G. F. Seaman W. T. Beck William Hinkle Arner & G. F. Seaman J. Seaman & Simmen Olsen & Moore Guttman & Henderson Briegs & Hanson L. J. Hope & Clancy Greenspan & Borak

Elks Honor B C Kuser With Elk Dinner at Trenton House

B C Kuser proprietor of the Trenton House and president of the New Jersey Fish and Game Commission hosted an Elk dinner for 300 Trenton Lodge Elks, including prominent locals and visiting members. The event featured music speeches and a diamond pin gift as he was announced to become a lodge life member.

Trenton B. C. Kuser Trenton House New Jersey Fish and Game Commission Trenton Lodge of Elks Sussex County William Thomas Trenton Lodge Echard P. Budd Mount Holly George C. Maddock Dominic’ Maddock The Elks Kuser Thomas

Writ of Error Taken Out for Paul Herman

New Brunswick Oct 13 a writ of error is to be taken out for Paul Herman of Roosevelt who awaits execution in the electric chair at Trenton for the murder of a Pole last summer Friends in Roosevelt have raised funds and retained Peter Backes of Trenton to handle the case H B Cook who defended the Pole at the trial is out of the case A writ of error will be applied to Chancellor Pitney and a stay will be filed to delay the chair The case may be argued next month before the court of errors and appeals

New Brunswick Paul Herman Roosevelt Trenton Herman Peter Backes H. B. Cook Pole Pitney Court of Errors and Appeals

Atlantic City Hosts National Endeavorers Convention Hope

Atlantic City reports the Christian Endeavor Society state convention ended with plans to attend the St Paul gathering and invite delegates here for the next meeting. Officials elected include John T Sproul president and Rev W D Stultz vice president among others.

Atlantic City The Christian Endeavor Society St. Paul John T. Sproul Arlington W. D. Stultz Manasquan A. W. Anderson Hammonton A. Harry Moore Jersey City Ida B. Stephens Hackettstown Ida M. Woodward Newtown A. R. Baxter Trenton

Hilsdorfs Return Home After Car Delay

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hilsdorf and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hilsdorf arrived safely in the city yesterday afternoon after traveling to Middletown. Their Franklin car broke its clutch just before reaching Middletown, causing a delay of several hours.

Frank Hilsdorf Ernest Hilsdorf Middletown Franklin

Local society notes and upcoming weddings in town

Dr. A P Lubach and Miss Mamie Erich wed at night with Justice Marcus Stricker officiating. The couple began housekeeping at 376 State street in the Tyrrell block. A playful mix up left the bride’s carriage missing until found near the police station. Other items include an engagement announced for Ida Virginia Palmer to Charles Carl Hilker and plans for a Liberty Council masquerade, Danish Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting in Fords, a new dancing class by M Loraine Clark, and various social visits and family news.

A. P. Lubach Mamie Erich Reading Marcus Stricker Market Street George Moore E. A. Gardell Gardell Brothers Mrs. Lubach Tyrrell Block State Street Dr. Lubach Mr. Stricker Ida Virginia Palmer William W. Palmer Amboy Avenue Tottenville Charles Carl Hilker

Herr Sells Picture Parlor to Lyric Amusement Manager

Happyland at 160 Smith Street has been sold from J. M. Herr to James McCabe manager of the Lyric Amusement Company. McCabe will continue the business as before and take possession next Monday. He plans first class shows and ongoing improvements.

Happyland Nickel Moving Picture Establishment Smith Street James McCabe Lyric Amusement Company J. M. Herr

Mrs Harriman Loses Diamond Pin At Society Wedding

Mrs E H Harriman attending the Rogers Walker wedding in New York discreetly loses a diamond pin. A church search failed to locate the gem, leaving the mystery unresolved. John B Kubinak, former W P Christofferson employee, starts general electrical contracting from 72 Sayre Avenue and plans to open a shop soon.

Socist New York E. H. Harriman Rogers- Walker John B. Kubinak W. P. Christofferson Sayre Avenue

Swedish Congregational preacher to speak in Gordon Street church

Rev. J. E. Hallmertz of the Swedish Congregational church Wo burn Mass will preach tomorrow night at 7 30 in the Swedish Congregational church on Gordon street.

J. E. Hallmertz Swedish Congregational Church Woburn Mass Gordon Street

Grandson Discusses Grandfather’s 90th Birthday and Unread Will

The dialogue touches a grandfather living to ninety and the unfinished will. It notes uncertain memory of affairs at the end and mentions recent store promotions and low ad prices as businesses push more advertising this month.

Library Board Bets $100 On New Books This Month

At a monthly trustees meeting the Public Library voted to spend $100 on new books. Librarian Miss E B Mulligan is away in Greenwood BC. an old St. Peter's bell loaned by J Lawrence Kearny, cast in 1789, bears Perth Amboy inscription. Mrs T C Booth to donate annual American Ceramic reports. Bills totaling $139.51 approved. Financials show fines $14.29, reserves $1.42, lost cards $0.20, receipts $16.01, expenditures $9.95, ending balance $6.06. Treasurer H W Jones itemizes salaries $175, books $40.15, rebinding $39, periodicals $3.50, light $7.38, repairs $63.45, janitor supplies $0.45, stationery $3, sundry $3.94, total $326.87, remaining balance $367.16.

The Public Library EB. H. Mulligan Greenwood British Columbia St. Peter's J. Lawrence Kearny Perth Amboy Kutehel T. C. Booth H. W. Jones

Simhgat Torah festival at Beth Mordecai

Beth Mordecai hosts Semchath Torah with a Sunday program split by age. The afternoon is for children and the evening for older people, marking the close of two weeks of holiday celebrations. Committee: H. Wedeen, chairman. J. L. Klein. Herman Philo. K. Finkelstein.

Beth Mordecai H. Wedeen J. L. Klein Herman Philo K. Finkelstein

Workmen Represented in North Jersey Lodge Talks

At Perth Amboy Lodge No 72 Ancient Order of United Workmen meeting, Past Master R C Miller and Master Workman R W Grace were named to attend a joint committee meeting of all North Jersey lodges in Jersey City tonight. Meetings rotate across the state, with future hosts likely in another location.

Perth Amboy Order of United Workmen Foresters’ Hall R. C. Miller R. W. Grace North Jersey Jersey City

Road inspection notes macadamized stretch in Woodbridge

State Road Supervisor Gulkinson and Engineer Meeker with the County Board of Freeholders inspected the recently macadamized road from upper Main Street to Bloomfield's Corner by Pfeiffer & Liddle.

Evening News Woodbridge Gulkinson Meeker County Board of Freeholders Messrs. Pfeiffer & Liddle Upper Main Street Bloomfield’s Corner

Two Apply for Enlistment at Army Recruiting Office

Two applications for entry in the United States Army were made yesterday at the recruiting office. The text notes an advertiser and a word, indicating a concise local notice of enlistment activity.

United States Army

Smith Street Pavement and City Sewer Plans Include Areas

A petition for a sewer on Grant and Paterson streets was granted while discussions on Hall Avenue street condition await assessment results. An ordinance on sidewalks received mayoral approval. A proposal to build western city sewers toward the river includes Grace Goodwin Stockton Market and Sheridan streets.

Grant Paterson Hall Avenue Commissioners of Assessment Grace Goodwin Stockton Market Sheridan Division Street Washington Street William Street Committee On Wayor Charles A. Scott Thomas Colfer Michael Crowe Copper Works Charles Will Chemical Samuel Geller

Excellent Cast in The Cash Girl at Majestic

The Cash Girl a new musical comedy features May Ward in the title role and plays at the Majestic theatre Friday night. The cast includes Lae ne Harvard Field Cornell Wright Edmund Mortimer Sherlock Holmestead Snitz Edwards Millie Maslin Rose Fields Mary Days ode dan May Ward Anaes smaog etc.

May Ward Majestic Theatre Harvard Field Cornell Wright Edmund Mortimer Sherlock Holmestead Snitz Edwards Millie Maslin Rose Fields Mary Days Ode Dan May Ward Anaes Smaog Hsia Tim Cronin Jim Dill Sed Sacha Jack Barker Burt M Jack Percy Laphead Peter Gillisipie William Edwards James Brenan Edward Williams James A. Reilly de. Payster Lucy Clark Miss Spuds Alma Muehlen Malag Lao Pony Cantor

Last Registration Day for Election Is October 27

City Clerk LaRoe confirms October 27 as the final day to register for the November 3 election. Registrants must appear at their polling place today from 1 PM to 9 PM. First Ward Republicans announce a meeting tomorrow night at Martin's Hall on Madison Avenue.

LaRoe First Ward Republican Club Martin's Hall Madison Avenue

Local lodge and club meetings plus new oyster stand

Algonquin Lodge Knights of Pythias met in Odd Fellows hall. International Correspondence School opens a display at 122 Smith St. Evening Star Court meets tomorrow. Simpson M E church board and Loyal Council Daughters of America held meetings. Emil Bohnsack opens an Oyster stand on Smith St. Pocahontas and Red Men groups plan a meeting at Mrs. Farlander’s Madison Ave home tonight. Maraval from Trinidad at Barber Asphalt Works. Perth Amboy Knights of the Maccabees meet tonight. Fire Underwriters board met at 95 Smith St this morning.

Algonquin Lodge Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows’ Hall International Correspondence Schools Smith Street Louis Kreielsheimer Evening Star Court Tribe of Ben Hur Simpson M. E. Church Loyal Council, Daughters of America Dana Hall Emil Bo

Six of eleven pass post office clerk carrier exam

Secretary Percy E. Coutts reports six of eleven applicants passed the May 23 clerk carrier exam. Top scores include George R. Delaney 87.25 and James T. Monaghan 83.06 with Mallory 76.40 earning first choice as a discharged soldier. Delaney and Monaghan are from South Amboy. others are local. A November 21 exam is announced in Philadelphia with applications due by October 19.

Percy E. Coutts Board of Civil Service Examiners Washington Clerk-Carrier Robert L. Mallory George R. Delaney John Howard Hope James T. Monaghan William H. Cortelyou Leonard Wait Coutts

Fire bug caught near shoemaker shop district

Patrolman Monaghan followed Dill through the Nicorya area and then Nicorva yard. Dill struck a match in his mouth when confronted and claimed he was taking a short route home. He was nabbed by Gleason with an ex celsior as evidence.

Aghan Dill Nicorya Monaghan Ryann Nicorva’s Yard Gleason

Broomstick Assault Case Hearsled to Grand Jury

Jacob Herbert aged 34 of 663 State Street was held on $100 bail by Recorder Pickersgill to await grand jury action on an assault and battery charge. Frank Andersoh Jr. testified a broomstick strike. Herbert denies the accusation claiming mistaken identity.

Jacob Herbert State Street Pickersgill Frank Andersoh, Jr Herbert

Arraigned on False Fire Alarms East Newark Man

Raymond Vail of East Newark was arraigned before Judge Blair in Hudson county Court of Quarter Sessions on charges of turning in false fire alarms from the Grant and Centre avenues box on September 27. He pleaded non juh and awaits sentencing on Thursday. P. R. R. Re-Employes 200 Men reports two hundred workers returning to full time at Pennsylvania rail road shops after months of idle time.

Newark Raymond Vail East Newark Blair Trenton Pennsylvania Railroad

Piles Cure Claim for Pazo Ointment

Pazo Ointment promises cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. Includes price of 60 cents and note of availability Tuesday through Saturday.

Also Mentioned on This Page

O.P Smith St Eagle A.C Koch & McCormick Org A. Larsen & Kutcher J. H. Hope & Rubenstein Beck & Hinkle Comings & Larsen J Liberty Council Daughters of Liberty Jefferson Building Harry Herberts Mechanic Street Fords Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Stephen’s Danish Lutheran Church M. Loraine Clark Elizabeth Denier Milltown J. B. Kubinak Marie Henderson Kearny Avenue Wilson Claney Long Island Charles Cluncy Ford Rechnitzer Walter Rechnitzer Denver Col Rejean Hendrickson Harvey Edna Matawan William Treganowan Park Avenue Jagson Bell J. L. Kearny Simghath Torah Public Opinion Broomstick F. d. Monahan Lew Majestic Theatre Counihar & Shannon Dan Mason New England Mason Quincy Adams Sawyer John J. Reisler Amusement Co de Lux May Ward Rogert Edeson
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