Ushers Union Organized by South Amboy Church
In South Amboy the Methodist Protestant church youth formed an Ushers Union at the start of the week to aid church work. The group, with strong membership, is expected to greatly benefit the church. George Hunt of Farmers’ Mutual Re liance Fire Insurance in Mount Holly visited Justice Mason and serves as secretary for the company which mainly insures farm property and town dwellings. Rumors say mayoral heads face dissatisfaction over nominating another candidate, with talk of an independent bid by current incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Protestant Church
M. E. Church
George Hunt
Farmers’ Reliance Fire Insurance Company
Mount Holly
Justice Mason
Hunt
Jersey Central reduces winter tram service schedule
Jersey Central Traction Company cuts weekday half hour service with trains running hourly except Saturdays and Sundays when half hour service resumes. South Amboy departures align with the half hour schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Central
Jersey Central Traction Company
South Amboy
Suit Decided Over Chickens in New Brunswick
Thomas won a judgment for 1.50 and costs against Quackenboss in Justice Sedam's court in New Brunswick yesterday. The case concerned some chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas-Quackenboss
Picture theatre planned in Dangler Building
Maurice Myers of Kalamazoo and J. J. Kelly of this city prepare the Dangler building for a motion picture theater opening around October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Myers
Kalamazoo
Michigan
J. J. Kelly
Dangler
Mrs. Mary Culver Died Suddenly in Borden Town Avenue
Mrs. Mary Culver mother of George Bradley died suddenly at her son’s home in Borden town avenue yesterday afternoon. The notice states the death occurred at the residence of her son and provides no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Culver
George Bradley
Bordentown Avenue
South Amboy Residents Noted for Weekend Visits
J B Geant of New York Acme Company manager and Leavy of Perth Amboy were in town yesterday afternoon. George Varga and Miss Alice Rose, both of Perth Amboy, visited South Amboy. Several residents from Perth Amboy and Bordentown Avenue dropped in yesterday as did Mrs. Antonides and Mrs. Chauncey. The Baptist church prayer meeting moved to Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amboy
J. B. Geant
Es Jacobs
New York
Acme Und Crmpany
Leavy
Perth Amboy
George Varga
James Gravatt
Bordentown Avenue
Dr. Ropinson
Newark
Ummer
Morgan
M. P. Pearse
Lewis Thomas
Second Street
Ternoon
Antonides
Holmdel
Baptist Church
Card of Thanks for Loss of Frank R. Buckelew
Mrs. Frank R. Buckelew expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for support after the death of her husband Frank R. Buckelew and for the floral offerings. The note is dated with a folded, partially readable line mentioning a New York incident and a baby death in a folding bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Buckelew
Babé
New York
Mary Ugb
Nevins Street
Brooks
Erie Fire Destroys Henry May Building in Five Stories
A five story brick Henry May building in Erie Pennsylvania was completely destroyed by fire. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 500000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames through the night with extensive damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Henry Mayer
Metuchen Olympian Club plans large brick gymnasium
Metuchen plans for the Olympian Club house call for a 119 by 86 foot brick one story building to house a 60 by 35 foot gym and dance area with a 20 foot ceiling and future running track. The design includes a stage 24 feet wide, galleries, dressing rooms, a 20 by 85 lounging room, basement showers and lockers, a 20 by 80 concrete swimming tank, steam heat and electric lights. Donated by John Noble Pierson the plans are led by John M. Connor Jr with trustees Aylin Pierson Elmer Kant Joseph Moss Archibald Conklin Thomas Allen Charles Mook Henry De Mott and 50 members currently joined for Rector street site in Metuchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Olympian Club
John Noble Pierson
John M. Connor, Jr
Aylin Pierson
Elmer Kant
Joseph Moss
Archibald Conklin
Thomas Allen
Charles Mook
Henry de Mott
Rector Street
EB. H. Spear
Metuchen Social Notes Move And Visits
Mr and Mrs Harvey Martin of Main street plan to move to Newark this week. Mr and Mrs Allison of New York were over Sunday guests of Mrs George Benner. Miss Alma Snyder hosted a dinner party Saturday evening. Mr Mark and family of Benners Corner have moved to New York City for the winter. Mrs Cuney of Tottenville visited Mrs Martin of Amboy avenue. Rev George Payson preached at the Presbyterian church in New Brunswick. Rudolph Koester Edwin Lacowski and John Dinwiddie returned to school at Freehold. The Bridge Club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Charles Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metuchen
Harvey Martin
Mainstret
Newark
Allison
New York
George Benner
Alma Snyder
Mark
Benner
D. D
New Brunswick
Presbyterian Church
Rudolph Koester
Edwin Lacowski
John Dinwiddie
Freehold
Bridge Club
Charles Ames
Perth Amboy Sealed Bids For Lewis Street Works
Bids and proposals will be received October 5 1908 at 8 30 p m by the council in the council chamber City Hall Perth Amboy New Jersey for grading and curbing Lewis Street from Water Street to Madison Avenue. A certified check for 300 dollars is required. Work must be completed in 30 working days. Plans may be obtained from the city surveyor. The council may reject any or all bids to serve city interests. GHO M ADAIR Street Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Perth Amboy
N. J
Lewis Street
Water Street
Madison Avenue
Gho. M. Adair
Perth Amboy to Grade Mary Street Ordinance
Public notices state the Perth Amboy council intends to pass an ordinance establishing the grade of Mary Street from Harrington Street to the lands of Henry Maurer and Son. The council will introduce the ordinance at the regular meeting on October 5, 1908. Dated September 21, 1908. Wilbur Laroe, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth Amboy
Mary Street
Harrington Street
Henry Maurer & Son
Wilbur. Laroe
Tottenville Democrats Plan Oct 8 Rally and Banner Day
At Tottenville Democratic Club in Amboy avenue last night President Cornelius Shea chaired a plan for a double banner raising and ratification meeting on Thursday October 8. A parade from Main street to Amboy avenue will precede a Knights of Pythias hall gathering with speeches and fireworks. Fifteen new members were enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tottenville Democratic Club
Amboy Avenue
Cornelius Shea
Tottenville
Main Street
Broadway
Knights of Pythias
May Drop Office In Richmond Borough Politics
Richmond borough leaders watch as the Charter Revision Commission weighs eliminating the borough presidents. Proposals would create a deputy chief and give the mayor direct control of city divisions, potentially halving the current government structure. The commission’s report heads to Governor Hughes by year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough of
Richmond
Charter Revision Commission
Hughes
Knights of Pythias Basketball Club Plans Opening Game
A meeting of the Knights of Pythias Basketball Club in K of P Hall discussed starting the season with a game against Inter-City Five of Manhattan on Saturday October 10. New officers elected include Manager Frederick Peterson President James Lee Secretary Alexander Cole and Treasurer Harry O Barman. The roster remains the same except Elmont Bedell will be replaced by Fred Kyleber at left guard. The team lineup lists Arthur Romer George Brougham Stephen Brougham Joseph Betts and Frederick Kyleber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Phall
Manhattan
Frederick Peterson
James Lee
Alexander Cole
Harry O. Barman
Elmont Bedell
Fred Kyleber
Arthur Romer
George Brougham
Stephen Brougham
Joseph Betts
Frederick Kyleber
Sideboard and dining chair set with oak finish
Sideboard in golden oak with swell front and bevel glass. Dining chair in golden oak with box seat, strong frame. Buffet in quartered oak with opy top. Smyrna rug in new Oriental design reversible. This week special prices apply on all items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Mission hosts 1600 visitors from Brookly h solicitors for Homeless Child
Over 1,600 visitors from Brooklyn, solicitors of the Homeless Child, arrived at Mt. Loretto Mission in three nine car trains from St George. The crowd saw an elaborate dinner and a cadet drill on the lawn before returning home around 6 pm. Next Sunday marks the last solicitors visit of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Loretto
Brooklyn
Mission of the Immaculate Virgin
St. George
Republican Congressional Convention in Eighth District
The Republican Congressional Convention of the Eighth District, including Staten Island, meets at Third District headquarters 2388 Lafayette Street Manhattan at 8:30 p.m. Staten Island has 65 delegates. The Twenty-Third Senatorial District convention is set for Thursday October 8 at Republican headquarters in Tompkinsville to nominate a senator. Assembly district and county convention date not yet set, likely in one or two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten Island
Lafayette Street
Manhattan
Tompkinsville
Election Day Duty Rule for Police Force
A directive requires all police personnel to report at 8 am on the specified date and not resume leave until 8 am November 4, ensuring the entire force remains on duty during election day.
Mayor Schank’s touring car breaks gear at St George
Keyport mayor John Schank traveling from New York to Keyport with his wife and daughter had a gear break in his touring car at St George. After repairs he completed the trip on one gear to West End hotel, Main street, spent the night, and the machine was shipped home on the steamer St Michaels with the family traveling in another car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schank
Keyport
N. J
New York
St. George
West End
Main Street
St. Michaels
Streets in Darkness Struck Island by Wind Power Cut
The lower island area experienced about thirty minutes of darkness last night as electric lights were shut off during a wind storm before the rain. From 9:15 to 9:45 p.m. streets and stores lacked power, forcing candlelight and lanterns for business in many locations.
Local Social News Notes From Albany and Nearby
Miss Anna Ryder and George McCullough with Mr and Mrs Burt Johnson of Albany were guests of Mr and Mrs John Geer on William Street Sunday. Miss Anna Brown of Johnson Avenue has recovered from illness. W W Palmer of Amboy Avenue, who injured his foot last week, is able to be out again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmil Levenhaar
Broadway
Anna Ryder
George McCullough
Burt Johnson
Albany
John Geer
William Street
Anna Brown
Johnson Avenue
W. W. Palmer
Amboy Avenue
Child Fells Down Stairs In Amboy Home
Amboy avenue child escaped serious injury after falling the full length of the hallway stairs yesterday afternoon. The child struck her forehead with a severe bruise but suffered no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amboy Avenue
Richmond Borough 1908 Tax Bills Ready for Distribution
Tax bills for the borough of Richmond for 1908 are ready for distribution. Taxes cannot be received until Monday, October 5. No rebates are offered and the full amount must be paid by November 1 or a 7 percent penalty will be added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough of
Richmond
Pythian Sisters Hear Visit From Mrs Palmer
Past Grand Mrs. Palmer of Brooklyn visited Richmond Temple Pythian Sisters at the K of P hall last night and gave brief remarks. Plans for the monthly social next Monday were discussed and refreshments will be served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Palmer
Brooklyn
Richmond Temple
K. of P. Hall
Police Commissioner Bingham Requires All Officers On Duty a Election Duty
Commissioner Bingham of the police department issues an order that no leave of absence will be granted between 8 am November 2 and 8 am November 4, with all officers expected to be on duty except those already granted leave before November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Police Department
Taft and Sherman Battery Meeting Tonight
A Taft and Sherman battery organizing meeting will be held at H. E. Sprague's on Main Street tonight. All enrolled Republicans are urged to join this local party effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft and Sherman Battery
H. E. Sprague’s
Main Street
Change in firm Warrington Van Name and Cole dissolves
The firm of Warrington Van Name and Cole painters paperhangers and decorators dissolves partnership. Herbert P Van Name and John B Cole will continue the business as Van Name and Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington, van Name & Cole
Herbert P. van Name
John B. Cole
van Name & Cole
TOTTENVILLE LOCALS
Mrs. Clarence Yates of Trenton returned home yesterday after visiting friends and relatives. Miss Bernice Boyd visits her aunt in Port Monmouth. Welter Sharrott of the Atlantic Terra Cotta Company has returned after two weeks at Lake George. Miss Lillian Palmer of Broadway visited Port Monmouth Sunday. Bentley Lodge No. 670 Odd Fellows met last night. William Morris of Amboy Avenue has purchased a new Maxwell roadster. Washington Council D. of L. meets. Carfoot plumber has retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tottenville
Clarence Yates
Trenton
Bernice Boyd
Port Monmouth
Welter Sharrott
Atlantic Terra Cotta,Company
Lake George
Lillian Palmer
Broadway
Bentley Lodge
Odd Fellows
William Morris
Amboy Avenue
Maxwell Runnabout Automo
Washington Council D. of L
Ge Carfoot
Hag
Funeral of Mrs Finney in Pleasant Plains
Mrs Jacob Finney fifty seven died at home on Bloomingdale avenue after a brief illness. The funeral was held at A M B Zion church with Rev James H B Sarjeant and others officiating. Interment in Zion cemetery. Mrs Finney survived by husband four children and several grandchildren. Bearers included Joel Cooley Gilbert Henman Francis Henry John Mangin Daniel Green and Jesse McCoy. Charles Bogardus Son funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney
Jacob Finney
Bloomingdale Avenue
A. M. B. Zion Church
James HB
Louis’ Roach
Vincent Lindsey
Truant Officer Jesse Winant Keeps Busy
Truant Officer Jesse Winant reports a busy week enforcing the compulsory school law. He has served notices on several parents to send children to school more regularly, and if noncompliance continues he will summon them to court to show cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Winant
Post Office Worker Resigns to Join Local Hay Dealer
Mrs Maggie LaForge resigns from the post office to take a bookkeeper role with James La Forge hay and feed dealer on Am boy avenue. Miss Wmima Burgess will reside in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie LaForge
James LaForge
Amboy Avenue
Wmima Burgess
Brooklyn
Course of Lectures On Music And Geography Opens
The department of education starts a lecture series at public school No. 3 with five music talks and six geography sessions illustrated by songs and stereopticon views. List includes Norway and Sweden, Irish Music, Russia, Burns songs, Berlin and Military Life, Welsh Music, The Rhine, Schubert, Holland, The Appreciation of Music, and Italy the Garden of Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Education
Frederick Honk Law
Norway
Sweden
Helen O'Donnell
Russia
Holland
Margaret M. Zerbe
Glen Arnold Grove
Italy
Europe
Rodner Purchases 185 Acre New Jersey Farm
Cornelius D. Rodner of Amboy avenue bought a 185 acre farm in southern New Jersey and plans to move there with his family soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius D. Rodner
Amboy Avenue
New Jersey
Fell Down Stairway in Home Incident
The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Theodore Angerman of [location truncated] fell down a stairway, sustaining injuries as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land
Eodore Angerman
Pleasant Plains Locals Update Travel Visits
Miss Rose Oliver of Kansas City Missouri visiting friends here. Mr and Mrs Edwin C Shea and Mr and Mrs William Androyette returned home from a Connecticut visit. Glennardene returned to CG 1 University at Woodvale Ave from his recent absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Plains
Rose Oliver
Kansas City
Edwin C. Shea
Wiliam Androyette
Connecticut
Glennardene
Woodvale Ave
Local visitor notices and travels around Perth Amboy area
William N Grant out after illness. Mr and Mrs Charles Folcher of Newark return home after visit. Mr and Mrs W Russell of Bit ingville visit William Russell family on Winant Avenue. George Androvette and Henry Boley of Rossville visit Mt Loretto. Edward O Donnell Jr recovers from illness. A G Sprague at Majestic theatre Perth Amboy Saturday night. Miss Fannie Sharrott in Perth Amboy yesterday. Post office repairs on Amboy avenue. Miss Anna Warde of Brooklyn visits Princes Bay Sunday. Mrs R G Gandy Sr visits Perth Amboy yesterday. Thomas Clark of Manhattan visits yesterday. Miss Mabel Brown returns to Brooklyn after visit. Mrs Mary Critchley of Princes Bay in Perth Amboy Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Grant
Charles Folcher
Newark
W. Russell
Bitingville
William Russell
Winant Avenue
George Androvette
Henry Boley
Rossville
Mt. Loretto
Edward O'Donnell, Jr
A. G. Sprague
Majestic Theatre
Perth Amboy
Fannie Sharrott
Amboy Avenue
Anna Warde
Brooklyn
Princes Bay
R. G. Gandy
Thomas Clark
Manhattan
Mabel Brown
Mary Critchley
Rahway Blaze Cleared With No Damage
A small fire was found at the house recently occupied by Herman Gerke on Rahway avenue. The alarm was sounded and the fire department arrived promptly, extinguishing the blaze with no reported damage. Local social notes mention residents visiting Elizabeth Newark and Guilford Scholl members dancing at St Patrick's parish in Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Herman Gerke
Rahway Avenue
Charles Conrad
Elizabeth
Bessie Angus
Miss Smith
Chrome
Katherine Dunn
Nellie Sexton
Newark
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Ushers’ Union
Twickh
Perth
Ambly Cement Stone & Roofing Tile Co Works
Gifford An Man Ave
Cor, Beate & Paterson
Roanoke, IL
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Hoosier
Ryan
Leon & Roessler
Smith Street
Advan
Amboy, WN. J
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