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VOLUME XXX. NO. 28. RED BANK, N, J., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1908. PAGES 1 TO 8. "PIT" FOLKS FINEB. HOLIDAY WEEK DANCE. A FAREWELL PARTY. The Millers, Joneueii and Others Be- Mrs. 8. 1/. lie. Fabru of little silver fore Jn it UP Jfos/cr. to Winter in Florida. PAVING OF STREETS TO BEGIN ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREAT AT SOCIETY FOLKS PRESENT IN RED BANK STORES REPORT NEST MARCH. Several residents of "the pit " at Red BKOOHDALE FARM. LAKGE NUMBERS. Last Friday afternoon Mrs. Frank W. AN IMMENSE BUSINESS. Bank were arraigned before Judge Bates of Little Silver gave a farewell The Trolley Company Will Pare Fif- Foster at Freehold last week. They 8. Thompson, Proprietor of SI any fluentti from Out of Town— party to her mother, Mrs. S. L. de The Holiday Helling the Largest in teen Feet on Front Street and were all charged with keeping a disord- the. Farm, Given a Hociabte to Mia The Vance, Which Wan Arranged Fabry, who will spend the winter in- the History of the Town—AlmoeS Mlohteeti Feet on Broad Street- litnployees and Their Faintllen— ay Four Red itanlc I'otiug Men, livery utitrf Showed a Big Xtu Work to be Completed by June Int. erly house. Two of them were Robert About ISO Persons Present. Proven a Large Success. Florida. An enjoyable afternoon was crease Over Farmer Wears. and Emma Jones. The man retracted The commisBioners and W. P. Hogan spent playing games and in general so- his former plea of not guilty and the Louis S. Thompson, proprietor of , A select dance, attended by nearly The holiday trade in the stores of held a meeting on Monday morning and ciability. One of the games played was woman was tried. Police officers and Brookdale farm at Lincroft, gave his two hundred persons, was held Friday Red Bank was the greatest ever known agreed on the terms of the contract for employees and their families a Christ- night in the cavalry troop's rooms in pinning the tail on a donkey. The firstin the history of the town. Almost other witnesses swore that people met prize was won by Mrs. M. Bates and the paving of Broad and Front streets. at their house to carouse and gamble, mas sociable last Wednesday afternoon. George Hance Patterson's new building every store reports doing a much Jarger Senator Charles A. Porter, who was Mr. Brookdale farm is one of the largest on Monmouth street. The originators the second prize was won by Mrs. Rippi. trade than ever before, and in some of and frequent complaints were made to The booby prize was awarded to Mrs. Hogan's partner in the paving contract, the police concerning the disturbances. stock farms in this section of the state of the dance were Harry Burrowes, the stores the increase was nearly 25 and who with Mr. Hogan was one of the and about fifty men are employed there. Osborn Pintard, William Conover and Deborah Heyer. At four o'clock a col- per cent above the sales at any previous Judge Foster in pronouncing sentence lation was served. The table was deco- largest stockholders in the Red Bank remarked that he believed the man told Each year Mr. Thompson gives his hired Bayard Applegate, who had charge of holiday season. Tb,e stocks of holiday trolley road, died on Saturday night. help and their families a Christmas treat. all the arrangements. The dance was a rated with holly and the centerpiece goods were never before so closely sold the truth and on account of it he would was an illuminated church with Santa Mr. Hogan stated that his partner's give him a lighter sentence than the The sociable last Wednesday was held big social success. out, and many stores had to replenish death would not interfere with the carry- in two large rooms in the house recently Many persons attended the dance Claus and his sleigh and reindeer ap- their stock more than once in order to woman. Emma got five months in the proaching. Those present were Mrs. ing out of the contract with the town, county jail and Robert got four months. vacated by H. H. Rogers, who was a from out of town, but the majority of accommodate the unexpected number of nor with the agreement of the trolley trainer at the farm. The rooms were guests were Red Bank folks. The cos- Oscar Riekelson and Mrs. Rippi of West customers. The others arraigned were Mr. and company concerning its share of the decorated with candles, tinsel, ribbons tumes of some of the women were very Long Branch; Mrs. M. Bates, Mrs. The trolley lines which were completed Mrs. William Miller and Charles Mc- .street work. and wreaths of mistletoe.; At one end elaborate. Music was furnished, by an Theodore Worthley, Mrs. J. W. Bates last year to Fair Haven and Oceanic,, Guife. Miller is somewhat older than The agreement as reached Monday of the room was a large Christma3 tree orchestra led by Wilbur Gardner. The and daughter' Lillian, Mrs. Deborah and through Middletown township, did his wife and it was stated at the trial morning is that the streets shall be on which presents for the children were "trap" man of the orchestra was re-Heyer and daughter Anna, Miss Emma that Mrs. Miller was responsible for their share toward bringing cus- paved with brick from curb to curb. hung. Green, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Bates and most of the trouble at the house. Miller markably skilful in his special line and tomers to Red Bank. During the ten The trolley company will pave fifteen About 150 persons were present and handled a half-dozen or more "traps" daughter Norvia and Mrs. C. L. dedays preceding Christmas the trolley was fined the costs of prosecution, while Fabry and sons Arthur and Harold de feet in the center of the street on Front Mrs. Miller and McGuire were each they were from Lincroft, Everett, Holm- in perfect time. Twenty-four dances cars running into Red Bank were crowded street and eighteen feet in the center del, Phalanx and Bradevelt. The pres- were on the program. The caterer was Fabry of Little Silver. Mr. de Fabry with passengers, and they went out of sentenced to three months in the county and son Harold will accompany Mrs. de of the street on Broad street. Under jail. ents were distributed by Mrs. Thompson J. Edgar Brower of Red Bank. town laden with bundles. The increase the trolley tracks, where the street and her son William, who was dressed i&nong those present were Mr. andFabry on the trip. in the population of the town, the trans- Arthur de Fabry will leave on Sunday cannot be rolled, the roadbed will have TWO HORSES STOLEN. torepresentSantaClaus. Thechildren's Mrs. Clark Holbrook, Mr. and Mrs. portation facilities afforded by the a concrete foundation, with a cushion of gifts comprised arctics, shirts, shoes, Robert Brasch, Mr. and Mrs. Pechla, for Stanton, Virginia, where he attends trolley companies, the comparatively two inches of sand between the con-Taken from Freehold Parties,'But dolls, belts, necklaces, fruit and games. Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Oceanic, Mr.a military academy. good weather and the general good crete and the bricks Outside of the They Are Soon lleeovered. Each of the older persons got a box and Mrs. Herbert W. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. times enjoyed by the people of the county, trolley tracks there will be a founda- A black horse owned by Samuel C. of candy. The foremen on the farm Robert G. Macdonald, Mr. and Mrs. SHOT BROTHER IN THE EYE. especially by the farmers, are the prin- tion of broken stone, thoroughly rolled Cowart of Freehold was stolen from its were given twenty-dollar gold pieces Edward S. Allaire, Mr. and Mrs. Harry •Long Branch Jtou'o Awful Worlt cipal reasons given by the business men and packed, then two inches of sand to stable Wednesday night. The theft and the other employees received five- Crossley, Mr. and Mrs. William Luyster, With a Gift Chin. of Red Bank for the great increase in was reported to Marshal A. P. John- serve as a cushion, and then the facing dollar gold pieces. Mr. and Mrs. William Morrow, Mr. and Samuel VanBrunt, aged sixteen years, the holiday trade this year. son Thursday morning and within a few of paving brick. After the distribution of the presents, Mrs. Leon Cubberly of Long Branch, son of Daniel H. VanBrunt of Long hours the horse was found standing in The work,will be begun about the refreshments of cake, tea and cocoa Mr. and Mrs. George Sutton, Mr. and Branch, was shot in the left eye Thursday BUNGALOW UPTOWN. Walter Abrams's yard at Milhurut. first of March, or as soon as the weather were served. The grown-ups spent the Mrs. Clarence White, Mr. and Mrs.by his brother Olger, who is six years old. A horse and wagon belonging to John John S. Throchmorton Building and state of the ground will permit, and rest of the time in sociability and the Lem Ketcham, Mr. and Mrs. J. Alex Samuel has lost the sight of the eye on • One for His Daughter. it will be hurried through. In order Daley, who lives between Freehold and children romped and played about the Mayers, Mr. and Mrs. William A. account of the injury. Olger got an air John S. Throckmorton of Shrewsbury that there will be as little interference Tennent, were taken from under the house. Hopping, Mr. and Mrs. George Hance gun for Christmas and Thursday after- avenue is building a bungalow for his with the business of the town as pos-Reformed church sheds last Tuesday •—o-»-c» Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hoyt, noon was standing on the front porch of daughter, Mrs. Joseph Day. The bun- sible, the business parts of the streets night. The next morning the rig was RUNAWAY HORSE KILLED. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Truex, Mr. and Mrs. his home firing at various objects in the galow is being built on the river bank will be paved first. found tied to a post near S. S. Silvers's Roger Farquhar, Mr. and Mrs. Edward It Was Owned by ». V. Perrine of vicinity. His brother Samuel was and is back from Shrewsbury avenue. The present crosswalks and gutter place, a mile from Freehold. Kingsley, Mrs. Millard F. Cornwell, Mrs. Freehold. walking out of the yard when Olger The property on which the bungalow is atones will be taken up and used in James Cooper, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. George A team of horses owned by D. V. raised the rifle and fired at him. Sam-being built has a frontage of 100 feet some other part of the town. O. Hendrickson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph MINISTER GETS CASH GIFT. Perrine of Freehold ran away Thursday. uel screamed with pain and staggered on the river. The bungalow will be Hance, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Y. Manning, They were tied to a post when an auto- against the house, while his brother, 38x40 feet and will have six rooms and A Supply Pastor Presented With a Mrs. Katherine Hill, Misses Margaret CHICKEN WiE OVER. Fifty-Dollar lull. mobile came along and started them on thinking he was fooling, cried with de- a bath room. A bay window will be on Allaire, Margaretta White, Mabel Since Rev, Samuel D. Price resigned a mad run through the streets of the light. A doctor was summoned and the the east side, The bungalow will have Elotmilelerit Wrutto S.awbtit Finally Wyckoff, Mildred Cornwell, Gladys the pastorate of the Shrewsbury Presby- town. While turning a corner one of boy was taken to the hospital. No ef- all improvements and will be ready for Made Amicable Settlement. Hance, Julia Hance, Helen Armstrong, terian church the pulpit has been filled the horses fell on the flagstone and slid fort was made to extract the bullet occupancy by February 1st. George W. Edward Perrine and Louis DuBois, Hortense Graziere of Hoboken, Nan part of the time by candidates. When until it struck a gutter. It hit the from his eye, as it is feared that if it is Sewing is the contractor. the principals in the famous Holmdel McLean, Marjorie Frost, Jean Frost, candidates were not available Rev. B. gutter with such force that it died a removed it will necessitate the use of a chicken war, have shaken hands and Fannie Shaw, Hazel Tiltun, Miss Dean S. Everitt of Jamesburg consented to few minutes afterward. The other glass eye, while, if the wound heals, A VETERAN ODD FELLOW. made up and the war is no more. Ever of Little Silver, Miss Cristiana of since last spring Mr. DuBois, it is said, preach in the church. On Sunday of horse was not hurt. The wagon was the eyeball will look the same as the wrecked. Middletown, Miss Hardman of New Itobert Potter Mas Been a Three- last week Ashbel W. Borden, in apprecia- other. The sight is entirely gone. liinker Forty.Elght Teara. shot Mr. Perrine's chickens whenever «»-«S> York, Robert H. VanDerveer, Charles tion of Mr. Everitt's services, presented they trespassed on his property. A Throckmorton of Long Branch, Dr. Robert Potter of North Long Branch him with a fifty-dollar bill. Rev. D. L. CHILDREN PLAYED TRUANT. FOUND GUILTY OF ARSON. few weeks ago Mr. Perrine brought Frank Manning, Walter B. Parsons, was 78 years old Christmas day. He suit against Mr. DuBois for the value Parsons, the new pastor of the church, Father Fined for Xot Sending Them Two Barn Burners Tried at Free- received nearly two hundred post cards. to School. Louis Davidson, Lester Pach, Benjamin of the chickens killed and the case was will occupy the pulpit next Sunday. Atwater, George Truex, Harry Mal- hold I.ant Thursday. Mr. Potter was born at North Long On a charge of not sending his chil- to have been tried before Justice Hulse chow, Edward Davis, Arthur Swift, Last Thursday William Jones and Branch and has lived there all his life. dren to school John Phillips of Belford of Marlboro last week. Before the HORTICULTURAL MEETING. Chris Haight, Frank Odell, Russell Til- Chester Mitchell were arraigned before His wife is living and she was 78 year3 was arrested on Monday of last week by suit took place an agreement satisfac- ton, Richard Tilton, George Hendrick- Judge Foster at Freehold on two indict- old in October. Mr. Potter can remem- Iiocitl Fruit and fluirci* Growers Constable John Brower. The complaint tory to both men was made and the suit Hill Participate. son and Easton Hendrickson. ments, one for breaking into Miss ber when there were but five houses in was settled out of court. was made by Timothy Maxson, truant Monmouth county fruit and flower, Amanda White's house at Little Silver Broadway, Lofi&j Branch. The beach officer of Middletown township. Phil- and the other for setting her barn on at that time was far out, nearly to growers will take a prominent part at BOY LET OFF EASILY. lips was taken before Justice Frank fire on the night of November 11th. where the pound poles now stand. Mr. MISS MABEL LOWE MARRIED. the 33d annual meeting of the state horti- Despreaux of Navesink, who fined him cultural society at Trenton on Tuesday Jttdnc Foster Imposes light Sen- Jones plead non vult to both charges Potter is one of the oldest Odd Fellows ECatontown iiirt Who Kept a Secret $5 and costs. The costs amounted to tence, on Youiif) ICmbexsler. and Mitchell was tried. The jury was in New Jersey, having worn the three Seven JLonv Months. and Wednesday of next week. Lester $2.85. William Warner, aged nineteen years, out a half-hour and returned with a ver- links 48 years. Eatontown folks were surprised last Lovett of Little Silver, who is chair- «&-*-e*- who recently pleaded guilty to embez- did of guilty against Mitchell. Both week when it was announced that Miss man of the flower committee, will make Log Cabin for Cadets. CONVICTED OF ASSAULT. the annual report of that committee. zling $209 from the Steinbach company men were remanded for sentence. Mabel Lowe and Walter Haynes, a Colonel C. J. Wright of the military of Asbury Park, was fined the costs of Elias S. Black of Little Silver will give ^1 Beep Bottle Sluager Tried ami young couple of that place, were married academy at Freehold has bought six prosecution by Judge Foster Thursday A Family Gathering. a talk on peaches and William H. Reid acres of land from Monroe WyckofF, ad- Found Guilty. last May. It is «eaid that the young morning. The boy was placed in charge A family gathering was held at Theo- of Tennent will lead in a discussion on joining a millpond at Buckshootem, Last Thursday Hugh Stewart was woman herself was the first to " let the of Probation Officer Ramsay. Tho judge dore Snilfen's on Herbert street on apples. about a mile from Adelphia. The site tried and convicted at Freehold of atro- cat out of the bag." Mrs. Hnynes is a told him he understood that restitution Christmas day. Those present were is used as a camping ground for the cious assault and battery on William daughter of Egbert Lowe, who lived at Offered Bank Cashiership. had been made by his brother and that Mr. and Mrs. Joseph SnifTen and chil- Johnson at Red Bank two months ago. Red Bank a number of years ago. For cadets of the academy. Next spring The directors "of the First national he would suspend sentence for a year. dren, Gertrude, Theodore, Frank, Minnie Tho two men were drinking together in a aome time she has been employed as Colonel Wright will build a log cabin on bank of Englishtown recently elected During that time Warner must pay and Gladys; Charles Clark and daugh- hotel and got in an argument. According .stenographer in James Steen's office. the place for the use of the boys. Frederick K. Butcher of Marlboro back the money to his brother. ter Ruth of Bloomfield; Mr. and Mrs.to Johnson's testimony, which was cor- 3. Mr. Haynes is a son of the late Edwin cashier and tendered him the position. John SnifTen and daughter Mildred of roborated by that of witnesses, Stewart Haynes of Eatontown. Mr. Butcher recently resigned as cashier Took Carbolic Add and Died. Foil from a Roof. Oceanport, Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Beek- left tho hotel and when Johnson came of the National Freehold banking com- Holmes Hnrtshorne, formerly of While working on Charles Copeland's mnn and Mr. and Mrs. Harry SnifTen of out afterward Stewart hit him over tho Hamilton Couple Separated. pany after having held the position Freehold, died at New Brunswick on boat house across the river last Tues- Red Bank.- head with a beer bottle, knocking him Mrs. Etrtt Swain of Hamilton has Sunday of last week. Hi3 body was day Frank S. House of Leighton ave- twenty yearn. Mr. Butcher has tho Building and Loan Ofilcero. down and inflicting a number of wounds. been granted an absolute divorce from found in an outbuilding and an empty nue fell from tho roof of the building to new proposition under advisement. Tho Long Branch building and loan her husbnnd, Lester G. Swain, from bottle labeled carbolic acid was on histhe ground, a distance of thirteen feet. Christmas at Oakhurst School. person. The body was buried in Old association held its annual meeting whom she bus been separated for some Soon Followed Husband. He was rendered unconscious and it was The children of the Oakhurst public time. Mrs. Swain, who was Miss Etta Tennent cemetery Thursday. Thursday night. The following officers Mm. Margaret Wilson, widow of some timo before he was revived. His school observed Christmas by giving a Elmer, daughter of William Elmer of were elected : James Wilson of Oak Grove, ncur Mata- right eye, cheek and shoulder and his cantata. After the cantata each pupil Hamilton, wan married to Swain at Prcaidont—Jiuroli Steinlmcli. wan, died Saturday, December 21st, Cliriotmiifi at tlio Hospital. left ankle were bruised. Dr. B. II. Vieo preuidont—C Iltmry Irwin. was given a box of candy. Principal Hatontown in 1891. Swain recently paid Secretary—Theodoro Howland. from pneumonia. Two weeks previously The patients at tho Long Branch hos- Garrison attended to hiu injuries. Charles Stratum gave each member of hia his wife $1,200 for her support in order Trcimurcr-Thoina.'i H. Woolh-y. her husband died from the name disease. pital had u Christmas treat of turkey, Auditing commlttco—K. Thurnton ninimlell, W. room a pencil on which wna the pupil's to get her nignntnre to Home papers. H. VunUrunt, II. M. McJCnig. Mra. Wilson WHS 05 yearn old. Sheplum pudding and mince pie, while the Matawan Man Divorced. name mid date of gift. Tho graduating leaven three nonu, Frederick, Edward little folksi had u Christmas tree, which Mris. Clcona M. Rood of Trenton ban Arrostoil for Desertion. clans gave Mr. Strahan a iiofa pillow. At tho Hospital. and William Wilson. waa lndcn with gifts for them. Forty boon granted a divorce from her huii- Samuel Trumble, a negro wanted at Among the new paticntfi at tho Long pntientu were under treatment at the band, John F. Reed of Matuwnn, on tho Eatontown on a charge of desertion, „ War Veteran Dies. Branch hospital are Mra. Itoso Berry of Paator'a Golden Christmas Gift. hospital Christmas day. ground of desertion. Mni. Reed said wiui nrreiited at Anbury Park Thunuluy. Mitchell Chartrec, a veteran of tho Red Bank, Mm. Agnes Gaynor of East Rev. GeorRO L. Dobbinn, pimtor of her husband left her in March, 1905. MurHhal Van Winkle of Eiitontown was civil war, who hud lived at Koyport Shoot for a GOOHC. Oceanic and Mm. Catherine Kmnioniiof Siinpnon Mothoditit church, Long Branch, The order directs Reed to pay hi« wife notified and ho went to Anbury Park neveral yearn, died at tho Long Branch A ithoot for a i»ooae wati held at Wont Fieohold. They are all surgical pa- and formerly pnntor of the Firnt Metho- $15 u week alimony. and took charge of the pritionur. honpitiil on Monday of la.'it week. Ho Long Branch Chrintmun. Tho winner tients. ditit church, Red Bank, received u Chrint- recently underwent an operation for J)r. John C Jolmiion'ei Death. iiiiui gift of $100 in gold from momhern wan Hurry T. Hopper. The other con- Local Girl in Grand March. bladder trouble. Mr. Chartroo wf»n 72 I'lcttirv tcotnntii were Arthur VanNote, Kalph *Tho Eant Knd athletic club of Key- Dr. John O. Johnnon, a twin brother yearn old and leaven two daughter!). We are headquarters for picture of Siinpnon church. Ifiiitnon. Wfe hnvo unquestionably tho — -«*-• -©»— Brown, Louiu Pnlmor, Harry Smith nnd port will hold itn linit annual reception of th" late Henry W. Johnnon of Matu- -"«Sh. » -ea~ ~. out lot of plain mid decorative mould- tlllll! »l- Nhttit*, ClmrlcH Ilcovon. ami Imll in tho armory on New Yearn wiui, died at bin homo ut Bluinitowii on Oloa from Pnoumositn. ling for frames over brought to lied Monday of hint week. He wan 7!) yearn Curpotii cleaned. UugM a npucinlty. Hpe.cinl for the Holidays. night. Tho grand march will bo led by Frederick Gilbert, who lived near iBank. Frnmeii nro mndo at abort no- Wonzoll, tho upholntorer, 74 Monmouth Lawrence Walling of Koyport and Mifl.'i old. Dr. Johnaon boro a CIOHO raiom- Koyport, died Saturday, December 2k»t, |t i< o, and selected with apodal reforenco Htreet.-— Adv. MattreuneH renovated, one or two fjlo having them auitablo for tho picture. parts, $2. — Adv. Sweeney of Red Bank. blanco to President Lincoln.™ of pneumonia. Ho was In hia 32d year. «»~M» — (!. R. I). Foxwoll, REGISTER Building, XXXX Patent flour at $6 a barrel at t rt*-*-** • 1 RocJ Bank. -Adv. F. F. Supp'B.-Adv. Laug's candy ia always pure— Adv. Laug'a candy is alwayo pure— Adv. Laug'a candy ia always pure.— Adv. Laug'a candy ia always pure.-vidv. •THE X.EPKSCHA.UN LOCHMfVAB. mlned7~tEe rist they give In, an' all ipreehaun lis~done It To get lier out, he intolre neighborhood kem to the n' Bhe wor gone afore ony wan A NEW YEAR'S STORY ittle new house to Bee the weddin' ought to tell her. In a minute wo wid Pat McGownn. We all farmed a 1 T wor Just this irlne, yie: MO leered harsen' hoofs poundin' on the aunt's slcond cousin, Rory O'Bran ercesslon an' walked along the road, oad, nn' they wor gone. nlganj an' betoken It wor me n' Lizzie wor drlssed In a fine white It wor the Leprechaun as took her I great-aunt by merriage an' not jown fwhat Lady Morris give her, but 'eyther's features to beguile her out, me own blood relation at ull, at ail, he wor whiter nor her drlss, an' I ' thin he t'run her on he's own harse, an' it wor tlie talk av the county at ieen her movln' her lips all along the in' hers wor obliged to folly. Lepre- the time av It, an' thot'B thrue for yez, oad like she wor talkiu' wid some one •hauns Is compellln' like the little an' It wor a Leprechaun BB done It. we cuddent see. Bhe looked like she 'aple, an' so Lizzie rode away wid Lizzie McFaddeu wor her name. Och, wor aslape. 1m. Many young brides are beguiled there's a gell at the bottom av all Whin we all Item to the dure av the way loike thot, spechully if they be things as goes wrong, to he eure, an' 'eyther's house an' wor walkln' along >urty, wld the enchantments. She's name wor Elizabeth, after the lecorous nn' quiet Rory O'Brannlgan First we wor all scared an' dared not wor Btandln' by it, an' whin Lizzie move, an' thin Pat he say, "A hunner Marble, Granite pd bllBstd saint, nn' Ilory wor he's name, fin' she's name wor Lizzie for short. mssed him by wld a strange kin' av pound to him aa catches thlm!" But ook he say nlvver a word, but he's face who can catch a Leprechaun? No Lizzie wor a purty gell, wld two ook like a cold corpus. He look at eyes as black as sloea an' hair so black wnn. Feyther Francis an' the feyther Lizzie, but she nlvver raise her eyes in' mother kem Just thin, an' the good an' shiny thot It wor like the gown :o him. Lady Morris wore to mass. An' the raste say go, an' thim as had holy two cheeks av her! Oh, wlrm, but All the company had gathered at her •ellcs wor safe. But whin they go to MONMOUTH STREET they wor rid, rldder nor roses nor a fayther's fnrrum, where her stlpmoth- et on their harses, sure, they wor nil robin's brlst, an' her lips matched 'em. r had made a folne faste for all. led together fasht wld a bran new RED BANK NEW JERSEY Oh, aye, she wor a swate, purty gell, There wor Hitches av bacon b'iled wld •ope thot wor nlvver made wld human an' Bassy an1 lmperent! Her tongue abbage, baked praties, an' butter ga- auds. An' before they wor untied it It wor hung In the middle an' loose ore, an' hot cakes, an' milk an' but- ivor too late, for no one cud hear a at both inds, wld honey on one ind an' :ermllk, an' sparerlbs, an' bloaters, an' »oun' from no direction. An' we all a sting In the other. lppers brlled, an'—oh, I cuddent tell nowed thot now Lizzie woi\ In the pou in a wake—nn' scones, an' fine deeps nv the bog beyant an' no one Sometimes nlie would sting first an' 1 The Largest Manufacturing Concern in put the honey on after, but more times white bread,, an' tay, an whusky for would ivver see her ag'in. Bhe'd honey yez all up till yez fought the askhi'. So we all stayed in the little house She wor all honey, an' thin yez'd [jit Whin It Ri'owed dusk av the twilight 111 day, an' whin we wlnt out) all we the sting av it, an' It wud keep yez :here wor to be the merriage nu' the :ud tin' wor the hoof prints av two Eastern New Jersey on tlnterhooks to know fwhat wor Ingathcrin*. Ail' the first lire wor to be arses. comln' nlxt. made on the hearth. Feyther Francis tThree months after Pat died wld a So, as 1 aid, Rory 6'Brannigan wor .'ad a little 'altar llxed on the big chist ickness. He wor nllus a hard drlnk- $iut he disappeared thot same noight. she Ivver encouraged him, for wld all hey should dance at her feyther's—all He had no call to come to the weddin', her scornful ways an' utlngin' Bpache thlm thot could shako a leg. Auld or nobody axed him, an' he nlvver ehe wor a discrate, well conducted gell. Pat Kafferty wor the fiddler, an' Andy eeked out Lizzie to coort her, nor she rlg'lar to her Juty an' up betimes for McGraw wor the piper, an' they wlnt didn't shmoile at him nlvver, but he first mass. at It hot fut. All the wlmmln say it wor dangerous for to go through the wor nivver seen in Kerry ony more. She wor raald to Lady Morris folve roads bechune half past ellvlu an' Some fought as maybe the Lepre- year come Candlemas, an' Jurln' thot twilve, for the Leprechauns are out hauns done away wid him. time she kipt comp'ny wld no wan at hin, an' sorra'a the day for the bride Did we ivver hear from him at all? DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OF all, at all. Whin Lady Morris died they catch! Faith, there wor a mon av Kerry thot Lizzie kem home to remain wid her wint to Amerlky, an' he kem back to feyther, an' the auld spalpeen wor a It wor two miles to the little house take the nuld p'aple wld him, an' he wlddy man, an' he seen a widdy wo- from the bhj farm, an' at last all wor ay he seen Rory in New Yark, an' he man In Kerry wid a folne shnug ready to start. Danny Dooly kerried wor a polaceman wld a club as big the burnin' turf for to start the new farrum, an' he an' she wor goin' to 1 as yer nrrura an' wid gool' buttons on be merrled nlxt Lady day. The wlddy folre, an' they wor all Blngin an' he's coat an' a hat like a basin, on'y cuddent abide to have a young gell dancln' along. Feyther Francis wor all white. But sure that cuddent be about, un' Bpechul one so purty as pretty well set up, for Lizzie sho kep' hrue, for they cuddent take harsos Jjizzle, for It made her look twlnty pourln' whusky intll he's glass nn' intll wid 'em nor shwim the say. Yis, it years aulder. he's cup av tay till he didn't know wor the Leprechauns ns took Lizzie. fvvhnt he wor takln', tay or whusky. , Yls, so thin she bediveled the auld An' the Clark he wor put on tho don- Sills, Lintels, Steps, Coping and Chimney Caps t mon—the omadhoun!—to eeo Feyther key, an' one av the mln hilt him on THE FOOTPAD AND COLONEL McCarthy an' have him pick out a lurln' the ride. husbun' for her. An' bechune 'em they fixed on Pat McGowan, the willdy's They wor all dancin' an' crackln' A NEW YEAR'S SKETCH I own nevvy, God hilp us, BO she do. jokes all the way till they kem to thf HEN Colonel Ransome was Now, Lizzie wor cllver, an' betimes house. Thin Danny an' Mary Klley belli up by a footpad in the whin worrekln' for Lady Morris ns her wlnt an' got down on their marra- suburbs New Year's night own maid she had mony a shlllln' an' bones an' built the fire. The bride she he quietly handed over $30 Estimates Furnished on All Kinds of ha' crown g.lve her, for there wor wor on her big black harse Garge, an' in cash and said: folne doln's an lashiona av comp'ny, Pat wor rldin' near, nn' thim fwhat "My friend, I make no kick. I have an' Lizzie wor nate an' purty, an' so hnd donkeys an' harses rode thlm an' the reputation of being a good fellow Building Stone they all made her folne prislnts too. fwhat didn't walked. An' fwhat wld nnd of hnvln;x rendy money. On this She saved this anbeknownst to ony the durkness an' the confusion no one blessed New Year's day I counted up wan, for she fought if she quitted llv- cud see hiB felly to know him. An' ten notes I had Indorsed for friends ln' out an' kom home to worrek on the whin they kem to the deepest shaddy within a twelvemonth past. I had farrum she'd aim her keep. It Is told av tho hills an' treeB there kem In each and every one to pay. In addi- thot afther her foivo years av sarvloe among thlm a dark man on a big black tion I had a list of twenty^two men settln' aside her reg'lar wages fwhat harse, nn' no one knowed who it wor who borrowed from $5 to $20 and for- she give to her feyther, she had aa an' Gnrge, Lizzie's harse, whimpered, got to pny it back. I had fully made mooch as fifty pound. an' BO did the other wan, an', beln fierce an' mettlesome, they begin to up my mind it was cheaper and bet- Three Houses and Lots. Yls, an' well, thin, her feyther, the rare an' dance, au' all the rest got tor for me to be held up on the high- Wlddy an' Feyther McCarthy an' all away as fnst us they cud, for the big way." the neighbors urged Pat McGowan rider nv the other black harse nlver 'There's something in that," mused GREAT BARGAINS. on her, mnrnln', noon an' night. An' said no wurrud nor even "(Jod snve the footpad as he lingered. he kem about wld he's hat on the yez nil," ns a Christian ought, an' so "More than you see nt first glance. Bide av his hid nn' a dandherln' av he's we knowctl nfter tfiot it wor the Leprc- Not only would it be cheaper, but it shlllalnh an' a boast In' nv all the chnun. would Knve my circle of friends. By I have three houses and lots for sale on a good street in Red Bank, about ten propitty he'd hnve whin he's mint died. lending and Indorsing I lost a score He wor the tilackgunrdllest lookln' Leprechauns, as yez know, are the of them last year. It is also more sat- minutes' walk from the center of the town, and a few seconds' walk from the trolley. hunk nv mate yez'd foind In the six wicked fnhics thot watch out an" isfactory in another way. What n rob- These houses are new, have six rooms each, are provided with town water and counties. steal brides away from their hus- ber robs mo of Is gone, nnd I don't kitclfen sink, and have cellar under the whole house. Lizzie Bhe snyed but little, for she bands juiiu' the dancln' or whilst they worry over it. What 1 lend 'I must wor outnumbered, yez nee, but thin1 are goin' to the now home. They carry wonder if I will ever get back. You Lots are 50x150 feet, stone curb, gravel sidewalk, woodshed and closet on lot. thot knowed her from a baby au' thot thlm aff to the wild glins, an' they're have no feeling against me because Houses are now rented to good tenants, but immediate possession can be given. nlvver beared nv ag'ln. wor not blinded lolke her feyther an 3'ou have robbed me, eh?" These houses will be sold for $2,000 each. The owner will take $100 down and Feyther Frauds McCarthy, who hill Lizzie sld nlvver a wurrud to no- "None, sir, unless it be a feeling of Wit for Pat, cud see as Bhe wor not body, nn' whin they wor In the darkest respect nnd gratitude." payment of $25 on the princip'al every three months. Interest to be paid on the bal- happy. But she wor too proud to Ivver spot the big black harse danced alu^ "That's it. Now, then, had you bor- let ony wou see It. An', to crown 1 be the side nv (Jarge, an' some says rowed $15 of me nnd neglected to re- ance due. ell, Rory lift the plate, an' nobody they heard mutteiin' talk, but this I turn it you would not only drop out of This is a chance seldom offered for young men who want a home and who knowed where he wlnt. not sure. Whin the party kem to the my list of friends, but you would go house the big black harse wor gone, have only a small sum in cash to invest. Whin Lizzie promised her fpythor he 1 around with a feeling that I had actu built her a ehmall house about two an nobody Keen him go nor heard him nlly wronged you." But he wor gone. Full particulars given by mile from the wlddy's farm, on th "I see. You either return a loan nnd •dgo of the highroad to the valley nn Lizzie she say nlvver n wurred to are grateful or you bent the man out the nlxt town. lie sold his hoklln's li nobody, but wlnt In the bonne nn of It nnd dislike him because you have the auld place an' all he had to mov left Gnrge tied wld the lint. She put wronged him. I'vo been right there In to the wlddy's whin they wor mar he's head flnit an' whisper fiomethln a dozen Instances." EDWARD W. WISE, ried—all but wan har.su, Llz/.lo made to him. Sho know there wor no mate "And now about tho highway rob- SO much fuss over tlilu an' cried si for him In Kerry for the long stride ber," continued the colonel as he of- harrud thot the auld Bpalpeen av u long wind an' Injurnnce but he's own fored the liinn a cigar and a light feyther milted an' koi>' It for Lizzie full brother, an' he wor sold awny. "You may wonder that I don't warn No. 28 1BROAD ST., RED BANK, N. J. It hadn't Its aqull in nil Kerry, Bavin' So Lizzie jump to the ground an you ngnlnst such a career nnd ndvlse Wan, an' thot wor he'B full brother, nn' wlnt In nn' stud fernlnst the folio you to reform. There nro several rea ia0©©©®©©©0©OGO00O0O0GO00O0C00OC0C0GOC0C0CO00G0CGG3COOO00O0COG0CG0SS©©©G0C0GOSCO thot belonged to a man far up tlio val- holilln'out her IHIII'H to the blaze. Norn sons for my action. In the first place, ley, where ltory wurreked noniellines Kelloy she nay afterward thot LIzzU- you nro K'VIIIK the public n miuurer They wor Just as black na a crow un hnd tho look nv wan an had seen a deal than tlie HO called friend who bor loike the pictures nv linrsea In books bniiRhec. rows your cash or wnntti to use your Good Plumbing My, but their tnlla an' manes wor lonji The feyther an' Htlpmother nn! • Fey- name. He 1M a hypocrite, provnrlcator Everything in Millinery at nn' floated In the wind Moft nn' lice ther Francis wor a comln' In the curry- and general beat; you are only a rob 1 1 V No plumbing Job In loo larero for mo to Nlvver wor two hnrsea finer to look a all, nn' thot wor HIOWVI an' lmd nol ber. ^ undertake; no job in too [small for mo to dancln' an' runnln', too, whon let come jit. ^ «lv« attention to. "In the second place, you enn only Lowest Prices V Tho fjrnall job tcv.Ui tho »amo attention ua My, but they wor line hnreeH, an' It I Lizzie nlie go to h«>r hldrooni an' pin get what little money a man happem ^ tlio J)iff ono—Uioy both jrot tlio bwit, Wo nrc prepared to furniiih a pity, BO It worl all' her Hue gown an' put on a wurii to have In bin pocket, and you auk for TO CLOSK OUT FOR THE tho furmorii ofjMonmoutli YIH, I'm comin' to thot. A:i I any wnn, imyin' nlie wor cold, an' NIIO Inn no oiiUddu fnvoi'H. In the third place •J ESTIMATES CHEERPaiA.Y FUUNISIISCD. SEASON. t*J J0U1UNG PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. county with NIGHT SOIL mid Lizzie- wouldn't lot (iiirtfo, the lmrse her hml an' long clonk lied on 11K the man who refonmi in more thinner A SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. bo Belled, an' no he wor took to Kenj hnrse, an' there they Btnynl. I'nt M ouii than he wan before. I had a clorl GROUND BONE for fertilizer Govviin wor more (linn half iieas over l^l I carry, conutantly on hand all tho latent an* called LI/.ZIO'H IIUIMO. who Btole .?!> and reformed, and tin M rmnitary. njiplinncon, enablinu mo to do purpo.'icn at 11 urent bargain. Bo whin her foythor wor mnrrle fwhat wld the toast in', an' Llralu who flrat thing I know ho got awny wltl liss A, L M01RIS, W work without tlolny. wld the wlddy Hhe wlut for to live wl nlvvtir dance n ntlp, nn' nlw the light- $B0. For tormt) nnd particulnm tlilm, But Him noon neon iihe wor un est flitted Roll In Kerry. "Tlint'B about all, my friend. H< 00 BROAD ST,r apply to wllcomc, an' like a jutlfnl (fell nhe nay Llzzlo wor fitnndln' like a did wan loilR an you rob people hi fairly K<>I>< sho will marry I'Ht, BO whin tlio bit a wld n nhmllo llko It; wor carved I ltnj;ll(di nnd without iiiiiinceHBary vio- NIIIAU MONMOUTII STltKET, I a houso wor , ntnrt an' nay oho neo her MONMOUTH ST., KIOI) BANK, N. J. % long Branch, N. J. imdher hor own roof on Now Tear's 01 feythor'fl fnc« nt tho windy, nn' ulie K ur that in done nt,TUB REGIHTE KE1» HANK, NEW JBB8EY not At all, nt nil. out, snyln' nothht* to nobody, lmt Wld olllce in done in tho best mnnnor nnd al- •>ij Bo, thin, Bcoln' as Bho wor so dotnr ily Slinuchnedny nhe any It wor tho ways when promiticd.—i4({v. JAPAN'S! IHEW TBAB'S GIFT. NEW YE&S, IN JAPAN. IN THE OMFOftT FOS SANTA CLAUS. 'JZJ-. Chtiraeteriatie Festivities of the Ml- SAftnefa ffeesfsil® em& his parents at the coming of an anges and bordered with festoons of every one waited anxiously for the "Now," said Edward's mother, telling heir was unbounded. flowers, while to symbolize Old Ageclock to strike. At the first sound sucb he lie cheerfully, "that letter will go Japan at this time was entirely pa- on account of his crooked back a lob- a cry arose as one may imagine when No; in our catalogue we take it all apart to prove that ster occupies a conspicuous position ght up the chimney and direct to gan. Her gates were closed to for- 30,000 or 40!oOO persons all set their (referring, of course, to the old year). lungs going at once. Everybody in the ianta Claus." every feature is superior to the construction of any other range eigners, and signboards throughout tho In fact, the most unique of displays on house, in the street, over the whole Edward seemed very much lm- empire bore decrees against Christian- the Ginza are those of the lobsters, city shouted 'Prosit Neu Jahr!' In ressed. you can possibly purchase. If you can find the equal of our ity. Reading the Bible was one of the which are so skillfully arranged that families all the members embrace each Christmas morning the child waa twenty exclusive parts, all scien- three crimes punishable with crucifix- the onlooker can readily guess the other with wishes of happiness for lerfectly delighted with the shower of ion. meaning or 'story' the arrangement the new year. Then the windows are ;ifts and with the glittering tree. tifically designed and assembled The Neeslmas were Idolaters, and Mas Intended to convey. thrown open, nnd they cry to their "Wasn't it good of Santa Claus to they taught their little son to worsn.- neighbors or those passing by. ring me so miiuy more things than I to make the best heating, cook- "Rows of sales booths, tent shows the array of ugly lmagea which adorn- "The streets were full of people sked for in my letter?" he said at the ed their home. But Shimeta was a lad and those features generally seen at an ing and baking range obtain- shouting to one another and to those ireakfast table, clasping his hands in of keen intellect and sturdy common oriental street fair occupy two andstanding, at the open windows. We able, one that outlasts several of Bense. He soon began to lose faith In a half miles of the Btreet'a length. failed not to cry 'Prosit Neu Jahr!' an ecstasy.. After -this outburst he gods of wood and stone and after he Anything from a cheap fan to a costly whenever we saw a damsel at the win- grew thoughtful, then, suddenly jump- other makes, we'll rest our claims was sixteen would no longer join in Image of Buddha can be bought at dow, and the words came back to us ing up, disappeared Into the kitchen. , the family worship. One day in the li- whatever price the moment demands. more musically than we sent them. His mother and father looked at each on your own decision. brary of a friend he had found an Dances allegorical of every side of life Along the Zeil the spectacle was most ither and wondered. Then the mother abridged copy of the Bible printed In are in profusion, while the fakir is as singular. The great wide street was followed to see what the inspiration Note the time saving adjuncts : common as in any European fair. Chinese characters. From that time filled with companies of men march- •flight be. Lift plate for even fire feeding his great desire was to learn more of "The real beauty of the scene Is fur- ing up and down, while from the mass She found Edward standing In front the God who was worshiped In thenished by the flower booths which dot rang up one deafening, unending shout f the kitchen stove pouring out a cup and broiling, and lift hearth, both held up by automatic west. He had begun also to realize the Ginza as far as one can see. These that seemed to pierce the black sky if coffee. .the bpnlghted state of ills country in, djsplays are wrought, into sucu phe- above. The'Whdle ficetfe looked strin- "Why, Edward, dear* • what are you catcher ; •-extra large ash pan sa^es-frequent emptyings ; re- other things than In religion. The vis- nomenal beauty that one would Infer ger and wilder from the flickering light doing?" his mother asked, coffee being it of Commodore Perry had opened the designers to be none other than of the swinging lamps, and I could one of the child's "forbidden things." movable doors allowing slide grate, which is entirely inde- his eyes to the iwonders of western the tasteful Japanese. Odd it Is how not help thinking it must resemble a Edward looked up appealingly. "It Is civilization, and his young heart was prevalent this power is among this night in Paris during the French revo- uch a cold morning, mother"— pendent, to be removed at will; double oven door, inside one Btirred with longing to serve his coun- people. Even the proprietors of thelution." "But, Edward, you know I never per- of mica, permits noting progress of baking or roasting with- try in some better way than his sword most humble booths possess the fac- mit you to take coffee!" his mother in- bearing ancestors had done. He hadulty. The whole fair cannot be 'taken THE CHRISTIAN ERA. terrupted. out losing a particle of heat from the oven; nickel foot lever a history of the United States, printed, In' In a few hours, but at 12 we re- "No, no, mother; I do not wish to like his little Bible, in Chinese, and tire to our hotel to pass away the Invented by the Abbot DionyaiuB in drink it I want to >glve it to Santa opens oven door with ease; nickel parts removable for black- this he studied assiduously. witching hour at which time the old the Year 585. ilaus. He was so kind to send me year passes into the new. The frivoli- ing. With great difficulty he obtained The Christian era, so called because more engines and things than I asked from his parents permission to go to les are now toned down, and In theit dates from the person of Christ, is for. May I give him some coffee and Hakodate, an open port, where he spell of the hush we foreigners can- now universally used by the nations rolls, mother—may I?" The famous STJSEHJIWG bakes 250 pound-anJ-a- hoped to find an English or American not help but recall tho time agone of Europe and America, but fivecen - Before his mother had time to think tencher who would unfold to him thewhen we listened while tho guns boom- turies elapsed before it was invented of a suitable reply the child had put quarter loaves of bread with a hod of coal ; a feat never dupli- ed 'farewell' and the bells 'rang out cream and sugar into the cup; then, world of learning of which he had had and five more before it was generally cated by any other store. We've lots of time to explain its fea- but a glimpse. Arriving at Hakodate, he old, rang In the new.' The festivi- adopted. with his little face all aglow with ap- he was doomed to disappointment. N'o ties continue the remainder of the In 525 tho Roman abbot Dionysius preciation and gratitude, he earnestly tures and will convince you there's no better on earth. teacher was there. Then he deter- night and the next day and until the began to count the years ab iucarna- poured the steaming coffee into the fire. mined to make his way to America. 3d of January. The decorations are tione Domini (from the incarnation of 'There now!" he exclaimed, with The rigid laws against emigration were taken down on the 4th or the 6th, ae- the Lord). Tho first year of his Dio-satisfaction. "That will go right up still in force, and the undertaking was ording to local custom. Prom this uysian era ran from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 the chimney and direct to Santa Clnus, fraught with danger. But finally he time on to the lGth of January the of the seven hundred and fifty-fourth won't it, mother? And it will warm up succeeded in making his escape and business man enjoys his vacation, year of the city of Rome. He set Dec. his boarded at night nn American schoon- which Is a quite essential conclusion to 25 as the date of Jesus' birth, as, ac- • • • "little round belly er bound for Shanghai. The Japanese he New Year's gaycty. After this, cording to church usage, incarnation That shook when he laugh'd, like officials searched the vessel the next hough, he again resumes his work, means conception, not nativity. This A bowl full or Jelly— morning, but the captain hid Shimeta and the New Year's frolic is jotted method of computing time found great 'won't it, mother?" In his cabin. down on memory as a thing of the favor and was officially Indorsed by Bank, lew Jersey. past." Charlemagne. Her Little Prayer. At Shanghai he was forced to wait Former Comptroller Edward M. for many days until the captain of the In tho tenth century it was widely STRENUOUS SCOTS. Grout of New York city tells a pretty Wild Rover, a Boston .slilp, offered to accepted. In Spain, however, it did Ittle Christmas story. let him work his passage to America. lit Old Time Xew 1'ear'n Celebra- not displace the so called Spanish era, He said that a little girl relative of While In Shanghai he had obtained tion ThatUCntletl on the Galleics. beginning with the year 710 B. C., un- hi3 was visiting her grandmother on Schroedei's Hair Tonic kills dandruff, keeps the hair his first groat desire, nn English Bible, til (lie end of tho fourteenth century. Thanksgiving day. Already the chilil for which he lnul traded one of Ills New Year's calling is in Scotland de- In Russia it was introduced by Peter nominated "first footing," the idea be- had begun to speculate on what Santa from falling out and makes the scalp healthy. That's swords. The kind hearted captain of the'Great in 1700. The German em- Claus was to bring her at Christmas tho Wild Kover became Interested In ing that good or evil fortune Is brought peror began the year nt I>cc. 25 until to tho house by the character of him time, and, as children—especially j;irls tho boy, dressed him In American tho latter part of UIL> si.UueUth cen- —will do when they are at the home enough for it to do. At Schroeder's Pharmacy. clothes and taught him English. The who first sets foot within its doors after tury, France at Easter day until 15G7. the new year begins. During the last of nn indulgent friend, she began to Wild Kover spent several mouths lu Jan. 1 was not fixed upon as New rummage through closets and drawers. trading at oriental ports, and It was century first footing began on the last Year's day in Scotland until 1509 and not until a year bad passed that Shi- stroke of 12, eager lovers stationing In England 1752. In tho course of her investigation meta landed In Boston. Much of the themselves at or near the door of their she came upon a brand new white uiufC. inamoratas lu order to be the first to It was the very thing she had wanted, time during the long voyage Shlmeta Virtue in New Year's Ashes. had spent In reading his English Bible. enter nfter the church bells announced nnd she knew that Santa Claus' chief It so happened that the Wild Hover die hour. The streets of Edinburgh In many pans of Wales the ashes of purchasing 'agent—grauduin—bad ob belonged to Alpheus Hardy, one of the from midnight until morning were the (ires lighted by each household on tallied it for her. crowded with first footers, for Hog-New Year's eve are carefully preserv- Taxed with It. grandma admitted the Believing that there are many people in the County of Monmouth g merchant princes of Itoston and a who would save money and deposit it in a bank if they could receive in- g! famous; philanthropist. When he was manay day was the greatest of theed from year to year. Special virtue truth. a young man, studying at Andovei'. Scottish year. Flow it came to be Is attached to these ashes in the cure "But," she said, "you must forget all terest on it, whether it be large or small, for this purpose the New Jer- J5 Mr. Hardy's ambition had been to en- called Hogmanay day is a mystery the of certain forms of disease. For theabout it until Christmas day." sey Mortgage and Trust Company was organized and we are the only g ter the ministry. Ills health had antiquarians have never boon able to "falling sickness". (epileptic fits) they That night as she was being put to bank in Monmouth County who will pay interest on deposits of Five Dol- j failed, and he was forced to leave solve. are regarded as a specific, as indeed bed the child astonished her mother by lars and upwards. j| school. That he could not become a In the year 1S11 lh-st footing received, they also are for any form of convul- adding this to her evening prayer: We do not solicit or receive commercial deposits subject to check, 5 sions. They are also thought by the minister was a cross which almost a severe check in Edinburgh, for a 'Please. God, make me forget all but devote our time exclusively to the receiving of Time Deposits and 3 believers in such things to possess about the little white mult Santa Claus broke his spirit until it was shown to band of local toughs took advantage of Trust Funds. B the opportunity to hold up a large some power as love philters; but, like is to brin^:." him that lie could serve Christ In oilier We pay interest at 3i per cent per annum on all accounts of Five 5 ways than by preaching, and he hadnumber of citizens and beat those who all such potions, they must, of course, dedicated his life to "making money resisted. Three or four persons were be administered without the knowledge Daintiness In Clothing Gifts. Dollars and upwards. S for God." When be learned from (he killed and a large number severely in- of the person upon whom they are de- In the giving of Christmas gifts there We have a paid-up capital stock of $100,000, and a surplus account of d captain of the Wild Kover of the jured. The government exerted itself, signed to exert their Influence. It is Is so much difference in the appearance over $15,000, a Board of Directors who are conservative and responsible. S generally believed by nearly all the Japanese youth who hail come so far arrested most of the robbers and recap- af the outside daintiness and the ordi- Deposits may be sent by mail, by registered letter, money order, or ft to find the truth, he saw that hero was tured the rich booty they had taken. native antiquarians that the great nary wrapper, says the editor of Ma- Three were bung and the remainder majority of the superstitions of the dame, that I would suggest to my read- a check on your local bank. wj. a great opportunity, nnd be sent for Write for our booklet containing full information. K Shlraetft. So deeply moved was he by transported for life, but first footing Welsh peasantry associated with New ers thnt whenever possible clothe your Shimeta's story that he took him into by night fell temporarily Into disfavor. Year's eve. and especially with the gifts lu a fancy covering. Dainty color- his family and sent him to Andover It Is Htlll practiced In the country New Year's eve lire, are among the ed tissue paper tied with baby ribbon to 1)0 prepared for mission work In towns and rural districts, but In theoldest of which we have any knowl- lu contrasting and harmonizing colors, Japan. At Andover the young Japa- largo Scottish cities most of the calling edge and are clung to more tenaciously with a apray of holly tucked in tho lew Jersey Mortgage end Trust Comply, \ nese noble was fully converted to the Is done by daylight than any others which (ind favor with bow, will speak of the sender's Inter- 1 62 Broadway, Long Branch, New Jersey, 8 Christian faith, made public profession the people of other nations. est. Again large envelopes of flowered nnd was bnptlzed with the name Jo- A Worldwide Holiday. crape paper or Japaueso napkins tied seph Hardy Neesima. No Parsimony in Philadelphia. with tinsel cord and a spray of mistle Practically every race and nation ob- toe Is a novel device for Bending gifts. In 1874 he returned to Japan under serves New Year's day by some time Philadelphia opens Its purse strings You should do this to tho home gift the auupleos of the American board of honored custom. The "feast" Is snid wide on New Year's day and "blows as well as to those which go to outside oreign missions. During his ten yearn* to bo the oldest of all, having Its origin Itself" extensively on Its great parade, friends. It would also be nice to ln- bsence many clinngcsi had taken place lu prehistoric times In "sun" or "na- Somo years ago the leader of a down :loso a Christmas card or send with tho in Japan. The country was now open ture" worship. As tlmo grew npace town organization, which presenter gift come appropriate and personal :o foreigners and western civilization tho festival took on curious custom!) something like $20,000 In costume? quotation. It expresses a special greet- ivns being rapidly Introduced. Neo- here nnd (hero, no (lint now It ropro- alone, hnd a suit which took severa Inc. sliua'fi scholarship and familiarity with Hents a clinrinlng mixture of mythol- months to make. The design alone bo morlean institutions* gave him great ogy, legend and superstitions expressed had been thinking out for two years Wow Year's in Rural Itun.'ila. influence, «nd he was soon one of the by quiiint customs almost as varied an abend, and he had secured the servic- are the people who observe them. In of a highly priced and secret cofitumer. In the country villages of Itnssir 'oremont men of the nation. New Year's, celeliniteil on Jim. Ill, I; He was repeatedly urged to take the United Mates (he day Is scarcely The material in thia mammoth suit, more than n holiday, with an iinio- for it took some fifty pages to carry it, pre-eminently a children's day whoi Igl) oHlleo under the government, but the little folku are allowed the great- 10 had devoted himself to the cnime of niantlc "watch night" thrown In, butwas of the finest texture. He nhowo( In Scotland, England, Germany. France, It. to a few friends at bin home abou est liberties. Karly la the moi-iiliu; Ihrlstlnn education, and he knew Unit the boyn arm themselves with peas ii(- could better nerve bin country In Itunnln, Spain, 1'ernla, China and Ja-a month before the day on which IK pan It-Is enriched by tradition, ro- win) to don It. It was ru> huge that I and wheat. Their enemies they sub- hilt field than In the Held of polities. ject to a fusillade of peas and their Hi fiucccfifi, which Included the found- mance and clmrmlii;; custom. took up two roonifi In the upper story of tho house. frlcruli) a shower of wheat. After go- .ni; of (he great Dottlilsdin university, ing from house to house with this per or ^ vii'J wonderful, and after fifteen yisarn Tho WiMjan.ll Howl. formanco they nccompnny a gaylj with <3«YS ! Our next etc." if dlfitliigulfibed iu>rvlct> for God and Tho "wnmmll bowl," or, mi the "Mid lit Franco and Spain. capai'lfsonod homo or IIKH to tlio hoini iIti nntlvu land he panned to bin ro-Hummer Nlght'tt Dreum" cnllii It, the In France and Spain New Year's 1 of tho nobleman who In their landlord und on Jan. 2.'!, 1KII0, mourned by tho "go.'mlp'ii bowl," wan a heterogeneous quite similar to the ('lirl.Mlniaii of (III nnd miuitcr. Itoth the beaut and the oplo of Japan us no other pilvato inlxturo of iiplced alo, nutmeg, nugnr, country, only It In the occasion of ex vifiltoni nro admitted to the lient room l/ftn had «ver been. toaiit, roast npplcH and nomutlmcn roant connive mendicancy lu tlio otrcctu nm of tho nobleman's bonne, and tho Intl. . J. crabs and wmi tho crowning achieve- Iho Hpanlnh custom of dancing lu tb nro given preiientn. Following thin re M'fintlna tVhen M'rattUmul. ment of tho feast nt New Year'n ovo thoroughfare!) In liopo of rccelvlu ceptlon the old women bring n drov If you tuke your order for printing U nnd tlio promoter of friendship, whim "nKuIiialdoH" or funiill gifts In mono of decorated fowln to tho lord. Tli 68 Broad Street, Red Bank. I'HB UKOiMTjaii offlco you got your print nil resentments and strlfo wcro laid or iiwcctii from the liouBeholdera nn lutorehnnge of gifts la nn oipreBBlon o< K when it in promised. —Adv. nsldo. Hptietntoi'H enjoying tho performance, good will between lord and pcafinnts, Telephone 81-A. care to leave this happy home tor the simple iife of a wild deer?" "Well, yon must think I'm a looney!" began Billy. "No, you don't!" called out a shrill voice, with a laugh that ran up and down Billy's backbone. "Don't flatter yourself that you show any resemblance to our family!" and the loon that hung by his legs on tho wall near the door laughed so hard that the board behind him rattled against the casement. > w? "Well, what would you do 'if ?' " asked Billy. "Like my deer brother who has just spoken," said the loon, who 10 Cents per Package, 3 Packages for 25 Cents. is a great joker, "it makes mo shiver to think of leaving my quiet roost over this comfortable radiator for a return to my old Mrs. W.'"H. J. Parker, wife of Rev. W. H. J. Parker, home. But just to please you, Billy, I'll tell you what formerly of Middletown, N. J., who used Aunt Mary's n I should do Mf.' Headache Powders when she was living at Middletown, wero avm a v s writes from her present home as follows: I ' "^ •"• P S ^ 't to my grandfather's i .'7/ home and it was moonlight, I should doubtless be Mr. James Cooper, Jr.: i . • sailing around on some New Hampshire-lake and Please mail to me two packages of Aunt Mary's laughing loud enough and long enough to scare every Headache Powders. I have never found a substitute for little boy within a mile and send him creeping down these powders. Enclosed please find stamps in payment; alsoito cover postage. / V !l inside the clothes where he couldn't hear," and at the 1 i m.- *. I recollection of such doings the loon laughed again MES. W. H. J. PAEKEE, until tho board behind him rattled and Billy's teeth Oak Lane, chattered. Philadelphia, Pa. ! i % The above is an unsolicited statement concerning the ? "-Ot '"r'" :^'K:.\. "Oh, stop, I say!" cried Billy. "I don't like that value of Aunt Mary's Headache Powders. If you suffer noise. Now, who"— from headache, try them. - "Whoo—whoo—whoo!" came the words from the library. , "Well, who—who—who are you?" cried Billy. "Oh, it's that old owl!" snapped the loon. "She's stuck up because she's on top of the bookcase!" Sure enough, the big yellow eyes were staring right through the doorway at Billy, as if wondering why so wise a person had been left out of the Broad and White Streets, Red Bank, N. game. "All right, Mrs. Hoot. What would you do 'if?'" "If I could leave my position here as su- pervisor of the library"— COPYRIGHT. .! "Wouldn't that jar your feathers!" snap- ped the loon. LLY woko up and couldn't get to sleep again. finds a number of NEW and SECOND-HAND CARRIAGES "If I could leave, and if I should visit my First ho thought ho had the stomach ache, but and WAGONS that we want to move to make room. grandfather's home among th; leaves of the when he remembered what his mother said about We will offer a liberal discount for cash on this stock, and forest, and if it were moonlight :md midnight, that second piece of chocolate cake he concluded it will pay you to buy now. ho hadn't. Then he thought he must be thirsty, and if I saw a nice fat little nu , unning BO he called Norah. He know Norah was to sit along the snow"— up until his mother and father came home from "Oh, rats!" snapped the loon. the party where they were to "see the New Year "And if I could have one more nice fat In," whatever that was. But Norah was fast asleep in the morris chair little mouse- to eat"— Second-hand Autocar with removable tonneau, making a by the window and just wouldn't wake up. So Billy decided to go to "Oh, don't!" said Billy. "I'm afraid of fine Runaboilt. This car has been overhauled andjs in good flie bathroom himself for his drink of water. mice. I can't bear"— order. Price to sell quick, $300. "Oh, you can't, can't you ? Get up, then!" As ho pattered his way back toward his room Billy heard the big Duryea 18-horse power car with top, in first-class order, growled a bass voice coming directly from where Billy's hand was eloek in tho hall give tho funny kind of "cluck" it always makes about full equipment, 3 extra tires. This outfit cost over[$i,6oo, will resting on the rug. As the boy sprang up, however, the growl three minutes of and wondered what time it was. The moon was shin- sell quick for ^4045. (A fine car for doctor's use.) changed into a deep laugh. ing bright into tho dining room, and Billy dropped down on the big We have just closed contract for the Buick Line of cars. bearskin in front of tho mantel to wait for the hour,to strike, wonder- "Don't be, afraid of me, Billy, after all these. These cars are well known and very reliable. . ing what his mother would think of his being" out of years!" said the bear. "You've taken too many' The Four Cylinder Runabout at $850 was the sensation naps on my back to be afraid now. What fur, eh?" bed and prowling around the apartment at this time of the auto shows. As soon as Billy dared to sit down again he j of night, for he was euro somehow that it was very Agents for stroked the bear's head and asked him to go on with late. FRANKLIN, ' The big clock in the hall struck. Twelve times it the game. CADILLAC, •truck "Oh," growled Mr. Bear, "if I should crawl away' PACKARD, "Gee!" exclaimed Billy. "Twelve o'clock—mid- from this good warm room, and if I should visit my \ AUTOCAR, night ! Why, I'm seeing tho New Year in! Wonder grandfather's home, whether it were midnight or i BUICK, THOMAS, " what happens!" moonlight, New Year's or Fourth of July, 'twould be c-o-l-d, oh, so c-o-l-d!" and he shivered until Billy DRAGON. Of course Billy know all about what happens at Brokers in any make car wanted. Christmas, and he amused himself by starting off into nearly had a chill. "And if little boys get out of bed • that fascinating gamo of "if." at midnight in the moonlight they got so c-o-l-d"-—• "If it was Christmas instead of Now Year's, and ''If it hadn't been "for that Welsh rabbit," broke in a voice very •9 midnight the way it is, and moonlight the way it is, much like mamma's. J. W. MOUNT-& BRO and if my grandpa lived in the country instead of in a "Dear me, do Welsh rabbits talk, too?" Maple Avenue and White Streets, said Billy. "Well, they have sweet voices brownstono house downtown, and if I was making him a visit, and if RED BANK, N. J. he had a barn, aijd if there was snow on tho ground, and if everybody anyway. I wish mamma"— but me in the house was asleep, ami if I got out of bed and ran to the "Why, of all things!" the voice went on. barn and wont in quietly to listen, and if tho cowa should begin to" "If hero isn't Billy asleep on the rug! What talk—oh, dear!" said Billy right out loud. "Oh, dear"— on earth, child, are you doing here at this "Well, what is it?" asked a gentle voice with a peculiar, soft, furry time o' night? Now, didn't I tell you that Insurance Real Estate ? tone, quite unlike Norah's or any one olse's Billy had ever heard be- chocolate cake"— fore. But Billy stared blindly around the f Loans. "Why did you call me, Billy? Look up here and toll me." lighted room and began to explain about Yes, it was tho deer's head over tho fireplaco speaking to him! animals, deer and bears and loons and If you are desirous of buying insurance, renting" or^ "Why, can you talk ?" asked tho astonished boy. "I know live an- owls. selling your property, we are at youi service .j^^; imals could talk at Christmas, but you"— "Look hore, youngster," said his daddy, Represent the HOME JNSU11ANCE CO. OF NEW YORK, "the kind of animal you've had is the nightmare!" and he marched aaseta January 1st, 1007, $20,839,174.33, and "You didn't know tins was Stuffed Animals' night, did you? sleepy little Billy back to bod. other leading companies only. Well, you're in luck, and we'ro in luck, too, for wo'vo often wishod we could havo a littlo chat with you. All you have to do is to call us. What shall wo Allaire & Son, Agents, tell you about?" Rooms 2 and 3. 60 BROAD ST., RED BANK, N. J. "Let/it play 'if,' iiamo an I've been. You Telephone, 2-19-J. ICstnblialietl 187.'!. Ko on. What would yon do 'if?' " "Jf I. wero viiiiting my grandpa at bin homo in tho country," Raid tho deer, "and if it wan moonlight, nnd if there wan HIIOW on MID-WINTER TEKM FUItNITUKE KEPAIRED. tho ground, I phould probably be iilalking Fnniitura of all kliulii repaired. Kcntorinir of through the Adirondack;) to get n midnight Begins January 2, 1OO7. n!>tlo.uo anil mahoKany furniture a iii>t>cially. Puds, Tablets, Composition Hooks, Pens, Ink, Pencils, Chalk, (Iriuimt &. Oftbiirn, Front, nti>M!t, wtir Houthorn Wax Crayons, Pencil Boxes, Hook Straps, Blank Books, Letter Ttnu) now to lii'irhi to luy {tlikiiH for a eoliriiu for miiroml. linl Hunk. drink at a little brook I remember, and it your hoy or icirl in thin nM I<'IIMMrf>flt(iblo in- A ' really makes) me ithudder after renting com- vrnlnu'iit you tivor >IMM1<*. Wliy nut mulct) it in I ho OTICK OF SKTTIilSMKNT OF AC- form of ll Holiday (ilftV Cull or wrllo for Illliil- N COUNT. FINE STATIONERY, fortably ovor thin fireplace no many yeum to trutt'tl catalog. l'liltuto of Hill AHulr«% ilooeailod, Klnnl Account. Cloth and Paper Bound Books, Periodicals, Magazines, Daily think of walking through tho nnow and wad- COL>EMA.N*S Notlc« In heriiby KIVOII that tho ntxountH of tho nubneribm-, mlmhiliitmtor of tho I'ntato of nald ort«l for Nisttlimumt V* tbn Orphann Court F. W. MOSELLE, . • I'm contented whoro I am! 80 horo'ii a happy Now Year to you, and COLLEGU of tho County of Monmoiith.onTHUKHOAY, TIIK Corner Academy and Hnhcy Sti., Ncwnrk, N. J. (SIXTEENTH DAY OK JANUARY, A. I)., JOOH. 1 34 JillOAD STMJCET, ' JffSJf, ' may I continue to look down uoon von for manv a vear! Would voii KDMUNI) W1LM0N. J. KUCSMCK. Jr., I'rln. Dated DocomUor 0.11)07. ^ A THEATHIC&I. SANTA CLAUS. reTlow led the bonny one to a prosce- iFfiome, and"tonlgM"be sure fo'fiang up BOOTH'S BLOODHOUND. nium box and, lifting her Into a big up- JXoto Cltrtattnaa Cornea to a Little your stocking, both of them, for when holstered chair, which she far from every little boy and girl Is asleep I am A Chrtetmao Gift Whicli the Great Stage @M. filled, bade her wait. A busy rehearsal Actor Did Sot Appreciate. WE week before Christmas ic going to make my rounds, and 1/ sun was In progress, which the child not going to forget you." "I remember a Christmas I spent In New York, "once upon a time, watched with no special curiosity, for Sdwln Booth's company many years not so very long ago," showed the sight was a familiar one to her, QUEER CHRISTMAS PKESEHTS. igo," said the theatrical manager. Broadway full of eager shop- stitil after a succession of nods she fell "He had bought a summer residence at pers, making tracks through a heavy asleep. fall of snow which the street sweepers tioitie of the Queer Things UPountl by ios Cob, Conn., the previous summer Every one on the stage was too busy the Brittlah Bead Letter ofilee. and Invited me up to»play Santa Claus had not yet cleared away. Up and to notice the mite as she rested there, down the magic street and Its com- During the ten days preceding enrlst- and do the chimney act His property one foot curled under, her pretty face mas about U)0,000 parceis are handled TT isn't a horse-trading business. It isn't a ped- panion arteries In the retail district a snugly, pressed into the corner of the was a fair sized little promontory of •^ cUer's dickering. It is a serious business, cleanly jostling crowd, pushing, fighting its softly padded chair. Her red tam had very twenty-four hours by British land bounded on one side by the Con- •way, sought to catch glimpses of the postofflce officials, or approximately necticut river, on the other side by and honorably conducted. It is finding a market for, slipped off, and her hair was loosely 1,750.000-for the entire ten days during many treasures temptingly displayed massed in ringlets about her face and ,ong Island sound, and the New York In the shop windows. Great extremes which the rush lasts. and distributing, the world's merchandise. neck, in a Tew minutes tne stage and New Haven tracks formed the of life bumped elbows. ' The girl from manager abruptly stopped the evolu- The contents of many of the parcels An institution that disposes of fifty millions of the east side, coming down from the are, to say the least, somewhat curi- base line. If there is any road affect- tions and singing to announce that an ed by tramps it is that same New Ha- (HI ars'worth of merchandise annually benefits the slums to view the good things—things hour would be given for something to ous, says the Pictorial Magazine. A forbidden to her pocketbook—brushed hamper of live leeches, for instance, ven road, and when I arrived, two or country infinitely more than even these large figures eat. So there followed a hurrying to three days before Christmas, there was her threadbare skirts against the fur nearby cafes and lunch places, and theseems a strange sort of Christmas indicate. These fifty millions represent only the origin- lined gown of the daughter of the rich. big theater was left dark and silent, gift. So does an artificial leg. Yet a line of them waiting their turn at The almond eyed Celestial from the where only a few moments previous both of these were among the parcels the gate that reminded me of a highly al leaven. Some of these millions go right into the Chinese district mingled the opium had resounded the voices of chorus, the "treated" last Christmas. Another long successful advance sale, one tramp hands of our employees. Other millions go to manu- ecent of his blouse with the delicate shuflllng and patter of feet and thecoffin shaped box excited suspicion on near the gate even offering to sell his factories in towns and cities all over the country, to violet of the well dressed crowd. Chil- shouts of the excited director. After account of the odor emanating, there- advanced position for 10 cents. Booth dren from Fifth avenue In their smart awhile, one by one and in pairs and roin. On opening it, however, nothing was much worried about the danger- pay the workers there. These workers spend their clothes edged away from squalidly more, the company began to assem- more dreadful was found than a young ous looking fellows, and it struck me earnings among the shop-keepers of their home dressed urchins with unwashed faces ble again. There was still a good alligator iu a dormant couditiou. An- that a dog would be highly appropriate and uncombed hair. half hour, aud the boys and girls other evil smelling hamper was found towns—making prosperous times there. There was happy contentment re- of the chorus accepted the opportunity o contain uo fewer than 300 dead The circles of benefit are of unlimited circum- flected on the faces of thousands, In to chat and gossip as they sat on mice, while yet a third Enclosed a de- contrast to the pinched, hungry, hope- boxes, bundles of carpet or even squat- unct puppy consigned for postmortem ference, and never-ending , continuity—making for less, feverish eyed faces of the other ted on the floor of the stage, their talk purposes to au eminent surgeon. the Nation's universal prosperity. thousands so strangely mingled on the causing a hum to resound throughout Christmas presents of live animals world's greatest thoroughfare. the big auditorium. are constantly being sent through the Let the store-keeper's business stagnate; then At the Rialto theater great prepara- And still the child slept on. post notwithstanding the fact that the factories reduce their time, or become idle; prosperity tions were in progress for the produc- Suddenly there waa an ominous hush practice is strictly prohibited. Pigeons, wanes; the wheels of commerce drag, and the whole tion of a new comic opera. Rehearsals as Manager Hardcraft strode upon the rabbits, white mice, rats, ferrets, silk- had been going on from early morning stage, shaking snow from his fur lined worms, lizards, snakes, guinea pigs Nation suffers. To keep the country prosperous, until midnight, day in and day out coat and shining silk hat. His keen and even on one occasion a pet lamb the public must buy. The Nation'sprosperity'de- The back of the big stage was a verita- eyes pierced the darkness toward the have all been dealt with at some pe- ble chaos. Unfinished scenery and boxes, probably in an effort to detect riod or other. pends upon-the store's ability-to sell. mysterious looking "props" were being any of the company who might be No longer ago than last Christmas The store that markets a large share of the prod- skillfully fashioned into counterfeit stealing some comfort in the box seats, e a box was Intercepted containing presentations of camels, for there was a privilege strictly forbidden. He 150 live frogs, and a -short time before ucts of labor, while supplying most advantageously to be a grand march of the king's cara- roughly demanded to know who thetwelve 'healthy young adders were dis- the people's needs, is doing a large and important van across the desert There was an "kid" was asleep In one of his forty covered in au innocent looking hamper public service. elephant, too, as big as life, and os- dollar chairs. Calling old Pete from which was supposed to contain poultry. his post at the back, he wanted to Some of the inclosures are decidedly Each *year the Wanamaker work of distribution know who let her in, anyway. Going Barcastic. Of this class was a two foot grows greater. Each year the Wanamaker Service to tho little sleeper, Pete deftly took oug cane bearing the indorsement: "A the envelope from the little hand which Christmas present for Johnny. For improves in its benefits to the Public. still clasped it, however loosely. The outward application only. To be well great man impatiently tore open the rubbed in." note, gave It a swift glance, crunched It and, throwing it among the foot- CANADA'S CHRISTMAS STAMP. lights, gave a pull at his cigar and strode hurriedly into the street. The The.Only Knotcn Postal Memorial of Formerly Broadway, Fourth Avenue, company crowded forward to view the the December Holiday. THE DOQ WAS DISAPPEABIHa IN THE M0OH- A. T. Slewarl & Co. Eighth to Tenth Street little intruder. Tony Thompson, the Stamp collectors, say that the great- WQHT. comedian of the organization, picked est Christmas • gift ever made was a as a gift I wired to a friend In New up the note, straightened out Its creases postage stamp of the value of 2 cents. York, and the day before Christmas and read aloud: On Christmas, 1898, Great Britain pre- the biggest Siberian hound I ever saw sented to all her thirty-seven colonies was waiting at the little station for John Hardcraft. Esq.. Manager the Rialto me. Booth was tickled to death, and Opera Company: a Christmas gift In the form of two Dear Sir—I beg Indulgence for thus In- cent letter postage in place of the rate we managed to chain that dog just EL idLJk truding upon your time and patience. It Inside the main gate near the lodge, Defective eyesight is genrally tho cause. Correct the eyesight by gli of 5 cents, which for decades had ex- and tho headache is a thing of the past. Free consultation. Glasses if needed la with reluctance I write to ask If you isted. and then we shook hands. It was an at moderate prices. cannot send me a few dollars to be paid In honor of this event Canada placed awful big dog, bigger than a little don- back as soon,as my husband Is able to key that arrived on the next train with DR. STttES, Boctos? of,Optics, work again. I have used all the money on sale on Christmas morning, 1898, a Visits Red Bask, H. J., every other Wednesday. Next visit Wednesday, Jan. 816. he has saved for the doctor's bill and to Christmas postage stamp, the only a gocart as a present to Booth's little purchase medicine and our necessities. daughter Edwina. IRotira: t to S P. Ml. At Poatoglce Building, Iloomsl!t7-98. Wo have not had a cent In tho house Cor stamp of the kind ever issued by any two days now, and not only are we—my country. In many respects it is unique "Well, we fixed up the presents that Uttlo daughter and myself—In need of among all postage stamps. night I dressed vp In fur rugs and food, but I fear that If I cannot renew the prescriptions for the medicine the doc- It was larger than our Columbian traps as Santa Claus and had arranged tor has ordered Ttfr. Granger will have stamps and showed a map of the world to drive the donkey Into tho reception a relapse. I dlslllto very much to ask with the possessions of the British em- room and distribute the gifts from the this favor of you, but our condition Is be- pire printed in bright scarlet. The well laden gocart coming desperate. You will be doing an act of kindness we shall never forget If oceans appeared In a bluish green and '"The dog was to remain In the little you will Dcnd uomothing to nld na In our the frame of the design in black. shed we had extemporized for him, predicament, and may God bless you for Across the top was the luscriptlou but he didn't He was there on busi- It Respectfully, HELEN GRANGER. "Canada Postage," with a crown rest- ness, and he attended to It promptly. ing on laurel leaves tucked in between THE TWINKLING MOOTS ILLUMINATED THB Some one put his hand deep Into his The chain broke like a piece of twine, pocket and brought up a piece of the words. At the extreme lower part and I broke for the balcony, which I Fiauun OP SANTA OLAUS. money, and then without a word there of the design is the declaration, "We just managed to reach from the cart. triches and weird objects, all piled in was a tinkling of dimes, quarters and hold a vaster empire than has been;" Of course there was a racket, and I confusion with artificial plants and halves as they dropped into the hat of above this, "Xmas, 1898," and a figure got into the window, and by the time floral devices, glittering armor aud al< the fat and rosy little comedian. The 2" in each lower corner. we had armed ourselves with antique the thousands of odd things that were collection was tied up in a handker- It is worthy of note that this Cana- swords and a Revolutionary musket being prepared for the most dazzling chief and noiselessly placed into the dian stamp was printed by a bank the noise had subsided sufficiently for comic opera of the year, "The Minstrel lap of tho sleeping child. note company in the United States. It us to venture forth. of the Sahara." But that was not all. A happy marked a new epoch in stamp produc- "The dog was just seen in the moon- The scenic artists had been working thought came to the comedian, now as tion, having three colors. Bicolored light disappearing over the stone wall, day and night for weeks, aud, with the serious as a Hamlet. From a roll of stamps are not uncommon, but up to hundreds of dollars' worth of presents "opening" uow only a few days off, the money he whipped a twenty dollar bill. that time no country had ever attempt- were scattered in the deep snow, and managers were nervously dreading In a very few minutes the property ed a three color stamp. donkey meat and fur were an Inch that the beautiful effects would not lie man" aud his assistant had placed on This Christmas stamp wns probably deep all over the premises-" finished In time. To add to this fear, the stage in front of the sleeping girl the most expensive ever Issued, cost- Henry Granger, the artist on whom a nice green Christmas tree, purchased ing the Canadian government four CHRISTMAS NEAR THE POLE. the projectors of the great spectacle without much ado from tho vender on times as much as the ordinary single Happy New Year! had mainly depended, hnd succumbed the corner. Others had hurriedly color stamp. Although issued on Christ- Where Seal Meat aud Whale'a Itltib. to the strain of working for days and brought little red, white and blue cau- mas, 1S9S, the stamp's ava'lobilitv for ber Take Turkey's 1'laee. nights without sleep aud scarcely stop- dles, strings of popcorn, tinsel and uostage uses is unlimited- "I think Christmas, 1883, was my We feel under great obligatiorrfbr ping for anything to oat. He lay at candy hearts, which were quickly at- most memorable one," said General bis little east side homo, tossing and tached to the boughs of the cedar. Strange Christmas Superstition. Greely. the urlle explorer. "With my the liberal patronage extendedfto us raving In the delirium of typhoid fe- While this was going on Tony was giv- In north Germany a person must not command 1 was proceeding southward ver. Ho had been absent from the ing orders in rapid succession, as fol- spin during the twelve nights of Christ- In the hope of obtaining help, and during the past year—we're more than "palnter'B bridge" for nearly a fort- lows: mas lest ho or she should walk after about the 20th of October we en- night, aud, although his losa wns con- "Quick, there, Jennie; bring that big death, nor after sunset.on Saturday, sconced ourselves in a little hut at obliged. sidered serious at first, Borne one else for then mice will eat the work. If it Cape Sabini*. Our supply of food was had filled his place, and now he was Cossack coat with the fur all around tho edges. Bill, run for those boots. Is desired to have money and luck all running very low, and we were on forgotten. Scenic artists, like actors, the year round, one must not fail to very sliort rations, every one being al- We've made a resolution for the are improvident creatures, and If any Hurry, uow. Somebody get me an old man's wig, long white hair, mind you, eat herrings on New Year's day, nor if lowed just food enough in each twen- of the warm hearted stage folk had you wish to be lucky must you rock an ty-four hours to sustain life. Under new year. had time to think of aught except the and a beard. There, that's just the thing. Here, you all stand back iu the empty cradle or spill salt wantonly or tlieso depressing circumstances aud duties that weighed so heavily on each cross knives or point at the stars. If amid the awful silence of the polar and every one they might have shadow. Now, girls, sing softly the Here's a copy of it: music that goes with tho entrance of a dirty cloth is left on the table over night the cheerfulness that wo contin thought that the sick man, out of work Christmas night It will make the an- ued to maintain was remarkable. nnd helplessly ill, might bo suffering the queen's bargo in tho starlight. Resolved, that during the year That's it—just a little softer!" gels weep, if you point upward to the "Christmas day came at last—Christ- for want of money. Granger was a rninbow It will mnko tho angel's feet mas In the arctic regions! At C o'clock favorlto generally, and ninny a "time The sound of celestial music filled bleed, and if you talk of cabbages we had our breakfast—thin noup mado 1908, no effort will be spared to keep had lie gone down into his scant miv- tho place. It was dark save where tho while looking at the moon you will of peas, carrots, blubber and potatoes. ings to help swell a contribution to twinkling lights of tho Christmas treo hurt tho feelings of the man in It Our Christmas dinner was served at 1 this Shoe store the best store of its Boino needy professional In distress. If lllilmlnated the tlguro of tho merry o'clock—that course, a stew of Boal anything ever reminded the company Santa CIUUH standing alongside, with meat, onions, blubber, potatoes and kind in this locality. The store where of Granger'H nbxnnco It might have his kindly face turned toward the Vacations as Chricitmaa Preaents. breadcrumb!!; second course, served been that lilu little girl, an only one of slowly awakening child. She opened In n Idler In the employees of the one hour after Hint, a slew of rnlHiim, the- world's best Footwear can be iioven, came no more with the nrllst'H her ©yea, blinked them again from the Bourne mills of Kail IUvcr, Mass., an- blubber mid milk; dessert, a cup of meals, as who lined to when ho pain toil light, Hat Htralglit, rubbed her eyes nouncing thi' regular prollt sharing div- hot chocolate. One of our parly had nway up there on the "bridge." She with her tiny fluto, stirred herself and idend on Doc. 2-1 last, Treasurer (Seorgo some tobacco fstlll left, and ho very tained, at moderate prices. wan a sweetly coy little filing, her then, (fettling back In the big chair, A. Cliaoe HIIUI: "The board of director!! kindly made a cigarette for each ouo Ki'unt blue <;yc» not In a thoughtful tiobbed aloud. .lumping down from thn IIIIB unanimously authorized mo to an- In our little party. nnd palo face, imrrounded by Koldon ntage, the Kanta Claim took her on his nounce to you the experiment of a va- curb). "I will wager that In all Christen- lap and tightly held her In hlii arm!!. cation week In August, 1907. The mills dom that day not another prenent win And now it wan ClirUilmno eve, lit 4 "What'o the matter, little one? Don't will close Aug. 2-1 and reopen Sept. !!, given or received that i;nve imch In o'clock lntithe afternoon. Old 1'ete, you fioe that Kuala Claim hmi como to thus allowing you ten dayn of rent and teiiiu* delight to the it'clplonlfi nit did LLER the utago door tender, wiui uliirUed tnko enre of you?" recreation. In lieu of regular pay you thono littlo rot In of tobacco nnd paper. from Ills revorleti back In the nluulow will get an extra dividend on your "Yen, I know, dear Santa, but 1 am 1 They were quickly nllnino and bel of bin ciigo by tho. nweot voice of n crying becittme I am afraid I'll wako WIIKUH, piiynhlo JiiBt before Hi ! vaca- puffed nway at for dear life, and thus THE SHOE MEN •^•clilld. Hho had "a noto from limmmu up and dud it lon't real." And thotion, to the amount of HO per :'ent of my mont niemornblo Cbrliitinaii -n fcto Mr. Hnrdcraft, tho njpiiuiRor." No, trembling child huddled closer. the average weekly wiiKCfi." Thin ChrlfitmiiH near tho north u»l»—ended vtlie manngor wan not aroimd jufit (lion, "Hut It In real, and you are not asleep. uromlMO \vnn faithfully kept In iimoko." IS Broad Street, Red Bank. :*Imt tslta ifhiAii-wirtt.* lib "Might he back TKLEI'HONE 60-J. r Heo this handkerchief tilled with mou- ., l'i)nd(yli; (Jio rough old cv ("<»• vour dear Blck uapa. Now tako It payo to advertiae in THE REGISTER, •It pays to advertise in Tin; REGISTER. Suddenly a sheepish grin overspread the agent's face. He arose and opened a door behind him, speaking without looking back: "See here, now, I'll tog you out to get up there if you'll prom- ise to speak a good word to Betty for TMs Evidence Should Prove Every A Ciire me—sort of recommend me, you know. Claim Made for Doaa'Q Kidney -Whenever I see 'er myself my tongue Pills in New Jersey. gets Into such a darned mlxup with Relief from the pains and aches of a my teeth that I can't get a word out." bad back is always welcome to every backache sufferer; but to cure a lame, I looked eagerly over hla head Into weak or aching back is what's wanted. the closet. "Recommend you to Betty? Cure it so it will stay cured. It can.be Manufacturers of and dealers in all kinds of Cement Build- Well, that I will—you can bank on that done. Here's the strongest evidence to ing material, Hollow Building Blocks, Lintils, Sills, Water —If you'll get me out of this hole." prove it: Tables, Coping, Freize, Pillars, Columns, Capitals, Chimney He did his best, but the results wore William Pumyea, janitor of the "Blocks, Fancy Gate Posts, Fence Posts, Sidewalks, Curbs, certainly not gratifying to my vanity, Bethany M, E. Church, living at 70 Bay- Gutters, Floors, etc. Also Cement Shingles and Brick, Broken ard street, Trenton, N. J., says: "I ALICE LOUISE LEE. the agent running mainly to breadth, still think as favorably of Doan's Kid- Stone and Gravel. while I run to height. Ills rusty derby ney Pills as I did in 1897 when I allowed Portland Cement, Building Sand, Gravel and Broken Stone encountered the tops of my ears, while COPYRIGHT. 1007, BY ALICE LOUISE LEE. a testimonial to be published relating for sale. his raincoat missed the skirts of mymy experience. Before I used this As General Contractors, will give estimates for entire con- f topcoat by a good foot, and his rubber remedy I suffered for a year or so with struction of Houses and other Buildings, of any material; do tioots, Inside of which my trousers my kidneys, and there was an almost were tucked, rubbed up and down on steady pain in the small of my back the work and furnish the best material available. Plans and specifications furnished, or will estimate upon )III3 prospect of spending Chrlst- ny coat tails, at the same time vlew- .ay heels with maddening persistence. and through the muscles of the hips. Sometimes the pains extended around other plans. i eve and part of Christmas ng the nearby landscape iu search of srurnng my snoea raw me raincoat to the lower part of the abdomen and duy at "the hospitable Pines" proper means of locomotion to the pockets, I grappled with the agent's very often it was simply torture to Come and see us when you are ready to build. In Blxhy was not especially l'lnes. Having my own patent leather enormous cotton umbrella, calculated, reach out, to stoop or lift anything. pleasing to mo; hut, since cousins of shoes, none was in sight. as he observed with pride, to keep a Doan's Kidney Pills being recommended the Welch persuasion are few iind far From the station a road wound hack ten acre lot dry under a cloudburst. to me I got a box and, as I stated at between, I did not feel Justified in re- among the foothills garbed In gaunt, "Now,"' he directed succinctly from that time, they justified all the recom- REB iAii, N. Jo mendations I had heard. The benefit Telophono 9-L. fusing Cousin Clara's invitation. Be- sighing pines, which concealed any the door, "just follow your nose up has been lasting and for this reason, I sides that, Blxhy was only a few miles signs of the hospitality underscored In the road a spell till you come to a lot am glad to recommend them again." distant from Mayville, where I expect- 'laca's note. It was certainly the of lights. That's the Pines. Go In and ed to put In a more or less painful sea- hang them boots over the kitchen fire For sale by all dealers. Price 50 most unpromising looking landscape cents. Foater-Milburn Co., Buffalo, son Christmas evening. ever viewed under the wings of night to dry out while you tell Betty that I spoil ft merry Chdfstma^.flDd, would be New York, sole agents for the United B Therefore I wrote Qlnra that I'd ar- "Well, I'll be hanged!" I ejaculated States.- •••- -••• • _ /.'-•.•.>v,:.,.v „,.,,.„ rive on the D:30 train Christinas eve in exasperation, darned glad to send her something Remember the name—Doan's—and and remain with her until 4 o'clock the 'It seems to suit ye better to be more If I dared." take no other. following afternoon. In this connec- blowed," came a voice from the door- I-promised and started out on a road tion I mentioned neither my destina- way, where I discovered the station beset by as many difficulties as ever tion after 4 o'clock nor any prospective factotum shedding the light of his encountered Bunyan's Christian. In delight there grinning countenance, on my gloom. that wind ray.great umbrella acted like Truth to tell, in my thoughts I was Just then, beguiled by a treacherous the sail to a rudderless ship. It top- leaving that evening call as far as pos- lull ln\lie storm, I removed my anchor- pled me Into a inudhole one moment sible in the keeping of Providence, ing hand from my hat and raised my and tumbled me over a projecting stone the next, the ballasting boots be- realizing from past experiences that umbrella, still straining my eyes up has moved hia office and business place from East Front street to his tho atmosphere of Mnyvlllo had a the road. "Where lu thunder"— I be- ing ut no time able to keep in line at the Livery, Boarding and Sales with my head. .Moreover, I discovered residence, at the corner of curiously unnerving effect on me. Thogan, but got no further. Down swoop- Stables of only preparation I had made was toed the wind and, with an exultant presently that the statement concern- Escure a Christmas offering In the howl, tore my unahchored hat from ing the ten acre lot was pure fiction, olinpe of a very small gold band carry- the umbrella containing as many holes my head and tossed It over the river as the agent's conscience. Frank P. S'tryker, ing a handsome diamond and engraved bank, at the some time turning my silk Also I discovered nfter a half hour's Orders for Electrical Work or Electrical Appliances and Fixtures Inside with the (to me) musical name umbrella inside out with an ominous Monmouth Street, will receive the same prompt attention as in the pant. **Bey Day." tramp that the Pines did not contain snapping of the slender ribs. ' near Railroad Depot, The station agent backed into the a "lot of lights." There was only one Telephone Connection. "But whether it will ever fiee the visible, and that but a faint glow hi itrys of day," I said aloud, grimly pun- room. "Iletter come inside." he sug- ning iis I Btuffed the tiny box Into my pocket, "remains to he seen, as she snust take with it such a big blunder- er as myself. Oh, for a slice of Har- No worn-out horses, no old car- old's assurance!" I added, catching up riages, but everything the finest— my umbrella nnd miming for the street stylish in every respect. I have Practical Plumber, Steam and Gas Fitter. ear. just added a new lot of closed car Harold Welch was my cousin and riages to my business and am pre Wo. 29 Front Stfoot, R©«t Bai»K, W. J. tho "other man In the case." I did not pared to fill all orders for wed lovo my cousin, but then we wore even dings, funerals etc. Ocean Avenue, Sealbri£>HS, H. J. . . there. "I wonder," I thought iis I raced Boarding Horses a Specialty. across the platform and sprang on thr Steam Pwmps already moving express, "If Clara has Telephone 245. Snvlted IlnrolilV" Ten minutes later my quest Ion w answered hi the person of that gentle- man himself strolling leisurely down the 'aisle of the smoker. "What a donceiUy well set up fel- low!" said a man bell I ml me to seat mail'. "Looks us If lw hail walked out of a bandbox, doesn't he?" Harold's appearance was always of Fails 1© the bandbox typo, but I well knew Unit Site actions were not always, and Miss RE&TORE GRAY or FADED >h'h Day— HAIR to Its NATURAL ,-lv V 'f'&* •^.•' "Hello, Hob!" he cried, surprised, but not any bettor pleased than myself at CQLOM ami BEAUTY tl\a meeting, "lining down to darn'sV" No matter how long it has been gray I emerged from behind iny newspn- or faded. Promotes a luxuriant growth Lurye Stock Conntanflj/ on Hand at Lowest Market Prices. 1 of healthy hair. Stops its falling out, per mrj; enough to nod. "Yes. Art and positively removes Dan- you?" druffl. Keeps hair soft and glossy. Re- lie ili'l n replp y at nc<\ lie w»!- • fuse all substitutes. 2y£ times as much taking i:iy iiifiu- iii' .-; usn:il, u ilh an in $1.00 as 50c size. air of <;iii7.'.'.ir::l, ir.>.; amusrment, ; inaUing me real- IS MOT A The cad I us :i wa of Phllo Hay Spec. Co.. Newark. N. J. IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. ice my ut I ni^lli, the ini't'i'i- : $1 and 50c iioStles, at d Hie i-DwIirk that RENTING OF SUMMER COTTAGES A SPECIALTY oriiy <<( HI i ••,iinr a:i> COOPER; VAMDERVEER. adorn:: l!n> r'.uhl sit!i of my hulr. Ills "NOW," HE DIRECTED, "JUST FOLLOW YOUR NOSE UP THE Farms for Sale Everywhere. ej'4'.-i waudei'i'd ii|iv. i'il lo Hie rack. ROAD A SPELL." over th.' f i and I'u l.-'^il mi in/ liiu'li FIRE INSURANCE AND LOANS. Iiul. I'll' IVI I li:i:l ver indulged In, p Anything Wrong 1 While MVI his fare s]in':id a grin Ki-slod nimbly, "lieture ymir tinlr Kits Die rear of Ihe gabled portlcoed ]>lle Vbirh mailc riHimii'iit s nrrdlrss. Ilivil nf liMii^'in' mi I" your bond." wliii'li loomed up before me. shuttered \ With the Plumbing? \ "'lien he re;ilii'd carelessly: "(ill. yes. "Well. 1 :i;n in a preiliraineiU!" 1 ex- mid dark, just us I hud proved beyond 1 Ulill'il ;,'('! iii'iiiiihl In Hie I'illes on Ihe'claimed, mii:i;,' mi his advice and look- a doubt Mint the curious sucking sound If there in, Bend for FiU(?ibbon. No ]() n'cliii k train in Hie morning, l'leane Ing around the lillli' station In seuvcli which arose at every step came from matter how small or how large the job nl' ni.v liiiL'gu;;!1, soul on un eni'lirrtrain. in. he will fix it Cor you nnd fix it quick, tell < 'on; in (Muni, will you, and give water inside rather than outside those lie will not only fix it quick, but ho lier in)' regards? Tonight" he threw "Must have gone on," snUl the agent, boots. will fixfix it rightg,, and tho chlirgge will seating himself on one < nnicr ol' the IK; only whah t you woulldd expect fof r Hie chill inilurinj^ rcniarit at me uvor "A pretty reception this to give un flrat-elufis work. Ilia Khouldcr as lie moved away "I go table which con.iiiiied Hie telegraph Invited guest." I muttered wrathfully, Instruments. "Ain't none been (oted on tn .Mayville." thinking of Harold, well groomed, dry JAMES FITZGIBBON. aiayvlllc! The blood pounded at my in here today. I'll telegraph 1'iir It," and comfortable, by this time hi May- DEALERS IN temples and burned my lace. "It's nil I'.o milled consolingly, "and you'll like- ville and-perish the thought-taking 110 11. Front Nt., lied Ituttti. up with me," was my solemn thought ly gil it. bark In (he course of a couple dinner. It might lie, with the Days! as I searched my pockets for my of days." Jerking Ihe pate open with unneces- Snatch case. My lingers cncoinitefvd In view of (lie next evening Hint was sary vigor. 1 sought the kitchen by All Kinds of Grain, Hay and Straw. the liny jeweler's box. Ruefully I indeed the convolution of .lob's enm- way of the back walk and an invisible pressed It-poor useless III He trinket--- fiirlerii. "Two day:;!" I exclaimed, hor- wire clothesline' Thin Instrument of K.J. Kcilly's LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATH AND ALL KINDS OP anil looked out of the window at the ror stricken. "See here! I've got to mutilation took me on the point of the Vans ami Express BUILDERS' MATERIALS. have It by tomorrow afternoon." chin, knocking my teeth shut before 1 It ml llnuk.N.J. weather. Telephone 68-L. 1 eoitid not have looked at nii.vthhin The agent grinned, taking imrom could remove my (oiigne lo a place of tea calculated to Impart consolation. forlubl.v aeciirale measure of me. safety and, scraping backward violent- Wo J. There was n storm on, u driving istorui ".M-uia, 1 understand," he mused, kick ly, came to rest: against my Adam's ap- In;; the table leg. "(iirl In the cane. ple. When I had righted myself and «T uleet, rain and snow, with a heavy 1 leaden cky overhead mid shoe ]ie in I'»I\ Ii.v. except," mcdilalhelj, "ut clothesline and soothing I" m.v wound or Country. ( cfnlly that part of II eonhiinlng lilxh.v, l be riui"!." cil fetdlng:! I stumbled up the back ! FORKED RIVER HOUSE i;te|is nnd applied my knuckles to the OFKIOK: 49 Hi-owl Street, teliif; an exact counterpart to my feel f all Icluii I hant grin- startled the Inmates of the kitchen. I think olio view would iiatlnly any ned nnd resumed, "Hired nlrlii they be. For ir.i instant iillcnee creeled my I'huno 177-J. reasonable person. It eonshits of u 1 HIL tliul. itetty'H a beanly." demand for a heariui;; then a hearty The best Fishing Ejinal) iliipiilnU'il station net down un- "1 inn !i cousin nf M r.i. Hinllh," 1 be voice wllli a Hibernian accent arose protected in the midst of the river Huts, i;an. with iti};niiy. "She wrote me r.be from within: "And mire, me darlln', ye WIRE FENCING. and Gunning point on tempting all the wlndu of heaven, and would meet me al the idallon." needn't be, afraid lo open th' door. l!e- Coilocl uptime No. 9 heavy wcifthl Wire, Harnegat Bay. Yachts dad, with th' hummer I'll at Mud lo bin IIHUIO to orritir In any filylo with «ltli«r n I discovered tho nionieut 1 hail net foot The iii;eiit tdiook bin beiiil. "She utraifchl, or twliil^d itlny. Uimt-proof Or- on the platform Ibal. none of the winds can't lie In two places at once." cane!" nnmmitnl F«nc;in«r, ntool or wood Culcn, furnished on applica- with or without, mljiifitnblo luinnoni. wnu IVHISIIIIK temptation. An Infitnt "Whnt do you know iiliuul IIV" I de Come oui! approached the door, and a Wov.tu Wii*i J''iol, all of which graceful up under the cotton umbrella, lio.xlni; JtoollliK »t tho lowmit pi irt'ii. uvei'ltiK Jlarold wnii vlewlnti with you'll have In hnnf It up the hill." my numbed cum ami plaidoiInK a soft VOT full purtlculmti. prlcen, otc, call ot I from u window of the rear car. "HomelhliiK of a foregone coni'luitlou, application on I ho nape of my neck. tulttronn CHAS. O. CONOWEH, i £m tho train rushed on down tlfe viil- that In," I i'(>turm'il jji'lnily, HIIIVCI-IIIIJ "I am Mrs. BIUUII'M couiilnl" 1 ICed lltiuk. y, F. B. GOWDY, Manager. ttH$ ' whirled nroiind and mound to (IH a fresh outbreak of iitorm idioolt (lit HllOlltOll. Neivmnn Hpvlntfa Road •fttrato my le«H from the ciubruco of iitatkm. "Arrnli he lo. la he?" cried tho III- I ( 1 beralan voice. "Lave him give th color noaTSlt "'utl bVto lils wan shinyThoe. * 'My mortal frame will certainly be gift is shattered?' MEW YORK AND LONG BRANCH fOHN S. APPLEGATE & SON, O« bia hair, thin!" I received her contribution subsils- 1 ^ RAILROAD. eJ COUNSELLORS AT LAW, aere," I answered solemnly, climbing "So I see," responded Harold, with Stations in New York: Central K. II. of New Office corner Broad and Fxoat JStrSGte; The other voice waa uplifted In the slvely and was stooping to put it on Into the front Beat of the sleigh, "but unnecessary and grim emphasis. Jersey, foot Liberty Street and West 23d Street; RED BANK, N. J. strange Inquiry, preferred In weak when an overloaded pocket seized the whether It will be In a limber or solid- Pennsylvania Railroad, foot of Cortlandt Street, ENRY M. NEVIUS, tones, "What Is the color of your hair, opportunity to disgorge two trim box- ified condition only the morning will Desbroasea Street nnd West 23d Street. COUNSELLOR AT LAW. please?" M, one long, one a tiny cube. On and after December lot, 1907, Hendrickson Block, Front Street, reveal." RED BANK, N. J. Under ordinary circumstances ln- As they rolled over on the floorBet - The door wan rolled back again, uiid TRAINS WILT, LEAVE RED BANK, ty pounced on them, and at once my For New York, 6 00, 6 45,7 25, 7 15. 7 40. 8 05, 8 27, T7REDERICK W. HOPE, Btcad of replying to Buch Impertinence [ was left in darkness to wrap myself 8 38, 8 45, 9 20, 9 58, 10 40. 1140 a. m.; 12 00. A COUNSELLOR AT LAW, I would not have Btood upon the order character and dark mission stood rev- ap as beat I could lu the fur robe, uu- 1 51, 2 60, i 17, i 30. (j 07. 7 33, 11 40 p. m. Sun- Offices corner Broad and Front Streets, ealed. "Mis' Smith's spoons," she days, 7 68, 0 43, 11 C2 a. m,; \ 45. 6 03, C 45, 810, IJED BANK, N. J. of my going, but with that Btorm DB- ier whose warmth I laughed at the 8 45. 9 08 p. m. salllng my back and the brim of the shrieked, "the new ones that she had late unpleasantness. Finally I dozed For Perth Amboy. Elizabeth and Newark, G 00, fCHARLES H. IVINS, marked with her initials last week! 6 46, 7 15, 7 40 (Newark only), 8 05 (Perth Am- \J COUNSELLOR AT LAW. derby directing a gentle stream Inside , -syltlu the comforting reflection that boy only), 8 38 (Newark only), 8 45, 9 20 (CK- Rooms 3 and 4, Register Building. my collar I swallowed my Ire and an- Oh, Bridget, however did he break In V" ao one but Clara would know of my cept Perth Amboy), 9 53, 1140 a. m.; 12 00, BnoAD STREET, RED BANK. K. awered meekly, "Brownish, verging In- "The thafe!" cried Bridget. 1 61. 2 60 (except Perth Amboy). 4 30. 6 07, 7 33, predicament and that I could get out- HOBABLY no European court 1140 (Perth Amboy). Sundays, 7 68, 9«, DMUND WILSON, to a golden red." Now, those six spoons, solid silver, I atted some way on the morrow In time 1162 (except Perth Amboy) a. m.; 4 46 (ex- E COUNSELLOR AT LAW, purchased and had engraved that very gives Christmas presents on so cept Perth Amboy), 6 03. 0 45, 810 (Newark RED BANE. U.S. "Arrah!" came Bridget's triumphant to fulfill my engagement in Mayville. extended a scale as the kaiser's. only), 8 45 (except Perth Amboy), 9 08 p. m. Offices: POST-OFFICE BurLDiNo. tones, "He ain't th' wan she'a lookln' morning as a Christmas gift for my Alas for the best laid plans o' mice For Long Branch, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove and ungrateful, unhospltable cousin, but Every one gives presents to ev- intermediate stations, 1 15 (Mondays ex- 1 AMES E. DEGNAN, for, Betty, my dear! Lave him out In and men! It was 10 o'clock perhaps ery one else, and for weeks before cepted), G10, 7 2G (change cars at Long ** COUNSELLOR AAT LAW, th' Btorm, th' desaver!" neither Betty nor Bridget would listen whoa I was aroused by a confusion of Branch), 10 00. 10 23 a. m.; 12 62, 152, 2 25. 28 BROAD STREET, RED BANK, K. S. to the truth concerning either the Christmas secret Inquiries are made 4 50, 5 41, 5 47. 6 22. 6 36. 7 38, 10 12 p. m. Sun- I suspect the wall of the Btorm was sounds outside the door—voices, the about the most suitable gifts to be- days, 116, 5 25, 10 30, 10 54 a. m.; 6 27, 0 42, A LSTON BEEKMAN, In my voice as I raised it in protest. spoons or the ring which Betty next irunchlng of wheels and loud laughter. 10 00 p. m. -fiL COUNSELLOR AT LAW. uncovered. stow. The empress and her seven chil- SUNDAY TRAINS DO NOT STOP AT ASBUKY Notary Public. Supreme Court Examtea. "I have in my pocket a note from Mrs. "Stolen spoons!" I heard in a famil- PARK OR OCEAN GROVE. OJIicesJ) Broad street, _RED BANK, : 'Bey Day," she read In horror strick- dren mysteriously dash about Berlin Smith which will prove beyond a doubt iar voice. "This is the richest joke I and Potsdam, visiting jewelers, toy- For Freehold via Matawan, 8 05, 8 46, 920 a. m.; R. HERBERT E. WILLIAMS, that I am expected." en tones, while Bridget, ever keeping ever got on to. Now, show up the con- 12 00 noon, 151, 4 30 p. m. Sundays, 943 D SURGEON DENTIST. a restraining eye on me, reiterated, shops and other establishments where a. m.; 4 45, 9 08 p. m. Graduate University of Pennsylvania. Again there, was a pause. "That tents of the other box—the little one." something new or striking is to be had, TRAINS LEAVE NEW YORK FOR RED BANK Office Days in Red Bank: Mondays, Wednesdays Bounds nil right, Bridget, and If Mrs. "Oh, th' thafe!" at the top of her voice. The little box! My hair arose under and Saturdays; Tuesday evenings from 7:30toB£3. "Now, Bee here,4' 1 began, "listen to and they hold a levee every morning Foot Liberty street, C. R. R. of N. J., 12 01 (Mon- __120JJroad_ Street, Red Bank, N. J. Smith has Invited him"—here the re- the derby. It was Harold's voice, aud of tradesmen whom they have no time days execpted). 4 00,5 60. 8 30, 10 00, 11 30 a. m. misrks were directed at me—"if I let reason, will you ?" But at that Instant 1 10, 1 80, 8 40, 4 10, 4 45, 5 00. 6 30, 6 38, 6 30. ,. R. P. BORDEN," how in thunder- to visit. 8 46 p.m. Sundays, 12 01, 4 00, 8 30,9 00,1000 SURGEON DENTIST. yoij In will you promise solemnly on— Bridget's gaze fell on the umbrella, Back rolled the door again, and in a. m., 2 30, 4 00, 8 30 p. m. PATTERSON BUILDING, RED BANK, N. S. on your honor"— and my last hope for mercy flickered The kaiser does no shopping him- West 23d Btreet, C. R. R. of N. J., 8 20, 9 50. 1120 Particular attention given to the administration c£ Irove a closed carriage, the side lights self, but he is the greatest Christmas a. m.. 1 00, 1 20, 3 20, 3 CO, 4 SO, 4 60. 6 20, G 20. "Whist me, darlin'," came in a stage and went out. Blinding me. Following the vehicle 8 20, 11 60 p. m. Sundays, 8 20, 8 60.9 60 a. m. Anaesthetics. whisper, "sure, and it's dootful if he's "Betty, me darlin', see th' umbrelly," box giver of nil, and his presents In 2 20, 3 60, 8 20 p. m. R. W. M. THOMPSON, same Betty and Bridget, the former every case exactly fit the desires of the Foot Courtlandt street and Desbrosses streets, D DENTADENTAIL, RUROEOSURGEON] . got lnny!" she howled. "It's Misther Cross' sure, Penna. R. K., 9 00 a. m., 12 30, 3 40, 4 80, 610 Over Postofficc, tearful, the latter defiant, still lugging happy recipient. Early In December Red Bank, N. 3. I strangled a laugh as the other fin- and this miserable thafe has made off her hammer and poker. p. m. Sundays, 9 30 a. m. 5 00 p. m. Hours 8-E. with It from th' station." he makes a list of the persons to whom West 33d street Penna. E. R. 8 55 a. m., 12 25, 3 25, R. J. D. THROCKMORTON, ished bravely—"on your honor that "Merry Christmas, Rob!" roared Har- he intends making presents. His wife 4 25. 4 55 p. ra. Sundays, 9 25 a. m., 4 55 p. m. you'll go away quietly If you are not Betty at once fell foul of the um- old, dismounting from the carriage, im- For further particulars see time tables at sta- D DENTALL SURGEON SURGEON, . heads the list, and at the foot is usual- tions, OFFICE : Mrs. Smith's cousin." brella with blushing cheeks, while maculute, dry and uncreased. "Behold No. B Broad Street, Itcd Bank. N. 3. Bridget turned on me, taking a firmer ly some GEORGE W. BO YD, Gen. Pass. Agent, Penn. R. R. "1 promise,"-! replied confidently. hlmv Clara, Bridget's tramp.and thief!" pensioner or invalided *.V. C; HOPE, Gen'l Passenger Agent, Central R. FRANK L. MANNING. The" bolt wns slipped back, the door grip on poker arid hammer. Hugging himself in glee, he proceed- housekeeper who has served the Ho- R. R. of N. J. . D SURGEON DENTIST. "Now, be gone, ye sphalplne! Ye RUFUS BLODGETT, Superintendent N. Y. and Successor to Dr. F.L. Wright opened, and I, furling my huge umbrel- ed to prance around the sleigh, view- henzollerns for half a century.. L.B.R.R. RED BANK, N. S. la, stepped inside, the mud dripping lyin', thavln' scoundrel, show us" the Ing me on all sides, While the coach- Soon before Christmas the roynl mint Broad street, oppoBito Ford & Miller's. from my coat and a drop of blood fall- bottoms of yer boots directly." man, repressing bursts of unseemly sends the kaiser a bag of bright, new DR. R. W. JEWETT, Ing from my scraped chin. "Alas," I returned without moving, mirth, watched me out of the tail of NEW JERSEY CENTRAL DENTIST. "I have none to show, but I do .have a In effect December 1st. 1907. Room 14, Second National Bank Building. I certainly presented a strange ap- his eye. RED BANK, N. J. pearance, but no stranger than the message from this same Mr. Cross,, Clara, laughing hysterically and provided he's the station agent, to Miss TRAINS LEAVE RED BANK. A C. HURLEY, ucene Into which I had projected my- clutching the spoons In one hand, gave For New York. &c, at 6 00. 6 45, 715, 725,il • SURVEYOR AANND CONVEYANCER, self. In the middle of the room stood Betty." me the other, explaining as best she 8 05, 8 27. 8 45. 9 20, 10 46, 1140 a. m.; 12 00. 115 Bridge Avenue. RED BANK, N. 3a a scowling Bridget, her muscular anna Betty blushed still more deeply, but 2 CO, 4 17,4 80, 7 33, 11 40 p. m. Sundays, 7 68, With George Cooper for fifteen yeara. eould between her convulsions of mer- . 1162 a.m.: 4 46,6 45,7 25.8 45,9 08 p.m. R. B. P. KING, bared to the elbows, a poker In one tossed her head independently. After 1 riment: "We stopped at the house, and For Freehold viaMatawanat 805, 9 20 a. m.; 1200. D VETERINARY SURGEON AND hand and a long handled hammer In t moment, however, she glanced ovei the girls told us of your plight. Oh, 4 30 p. m. Sundays, 7 58 a. m.; 4 45, 9 08 p. m. DENTIST. her shoulder ond challenged, "I don't For Lakewood, Lakehurst, &c, at 6 49, 11 Otf a, m.; LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY. the other. Peering over her shoulder I'm so sorry, but I had to go to May- 2 45, 4 44, 6 34, C 01, 7 42 (Saturdays only) p. m. Horses boarded winter and summer and •was Betty, large eyed and trembling, believe a word of It." Sundays. 9 68, 11 OGa. m.; 3 40 p. m. - free of charge. ville, and there I found Harold and For Atlantic City, 11 00 a. m.; 4 44 p. m. Sundays. but undeniably worthy of the agent's "As surely as I sit here," I declared broughtfhlm back with"— 11 06 a. m.; 3 40 p. m. /p EO. D. COOPER, encomiums on her good looks. solemnly, "he intrusted a message to The rest was lost on me, for slipping For Vineland, Bridgeton, &c. 0 49 a. m.: 2 46 p. m. VX CIVIL ENGINEER. For Toms River and Barnegat at 6 49, 11 00 a. m. Successor to Geo. Cooper. C. E. I shot the door, backed up agalns me and made me promise to deliver out of the vehicle, something held 2 45. 6 01 p. m. Sundays, 9 5S a. m. Poatofficn Building. RED BANK. H. S. It," and then I stopped. It and removed the derby from my lightly in her hand, wns Rey Day. For W. G. BESLUR, W. C. HOPE. ACOB C. SHUTTS, head respectfully, whereupon Bridget's Bridget came a step nearer. Betty »ne awful moment I prayed the floor Vice Pres. and Gen'l Mgr. Gen'l Pass. Agt J AUCTIONEER. severe face relaxed, and Betty, ven- bent forward eagerly. "Out with it!" to open beneath me, for no man would I. E. WHYTE. D. P. A., Special attention given to sales of farm BtocEr<, ABbury Park. N. J. farm implements and other personal property. turing from her refuge, demanded my commanded Bridget. willingly appear ridiculous before the P. O. Address, 191 Broad street, Red Bank N: RULE"TO^AR~CR"EDITORS. Telephone 2G4. credentials. I hunched down comfortably in my one woman In the world. But suddenly ^ ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. "The letter you promised to let us chair and spread my hands over the Rey raised ber eyes to mine unsmll- OHenry M. Nevius, administrator of Jennie E. 1JENRY OSTENDORPP. see," she faltered. hot stove. "Not oue word more until tngly but with an expression in them Radford, deceasedd,, by iorderof the surrogate of the County of Monmouthouth, hereby gives notice to the Tuner and Repairer of Pianos anfl Laying the derby on the floor besldi morning," I declared firmly. "In the creditors of the said deceased to bring in their that caused me to dash aside the robfi debts, demands and claims against the estate of Organs. the umbrella, I began a prolonged morning I'll tell you." which still hugged me and rise, light said deceased, under oath or affirmation, within Office, de la Rcussillo's jewelry store. Broad St. search under the suspicious scrutiny Bridget and Betty retired to a cor- nine months from the ELEVENTH DAY OF NO- Red Bank. N. 3. hearted, to the occasion and my feet. VEMBER, 1907, or they will he forever barred of of four sharp eyes. It was nervous ner and consulted, Bridget's face be- Taking off my derby, I made a any action therefor against the said administrator. H. BENNETT, work. My garments collectively boast ing1 turned In my direction still. Frag- HENRY M. NEVIUS. D • PRACTICAL ENGINEER AND sweeping bow. "I regret, Cousin Clara ELECTRICIAN. thirry-flve pockets, all more or less In ments of the conclusion reached me— and Miss Day, that I can't receive you 127 Duane street. NEW YORK. Tel. 1715 Pranilia, N RULE TO BAR CREDITORS. Box 44, FAIR HAVEN, N. J. in the orthodox evening clothes, but o ADMINISTRATRIX'S NOTICE. Steam and Gaa-Fitter. Engines, Dynamo3*BIM3 you can see for yourselves that such Martha V. Brower, administratrix of Hannah Motors Installed. Wiring: for Lighta and Bells. M. Costain, deceased, by order of the Surrogate of Repairs of nil kinds promptly done. Entimatss garments as I have on are ample the County of Monmouth, hereby gives notice to cheerfully given. enough to entitle them to be called full the creditors of the said deceased to bring in their debts, demands nnd claims against tho estate of ILLIAM COCKCROPT, dress!" said deceased, under oath or affirmation, within W CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. With that I stood forth to view on nine moths from the THIRD DAY OF DECEM- Corporations supplied with Stock Certificates^ BER, 1907, or they will* bo forever barred of any Bonds, Seals. &c. the floor. As I turned slowly, flapping action therefor against the said administratrix. Telephone 209. RED BANK. N. J. Bridget's slipper, mud begrimed and MARTHA V. BROWER. Meetings of the Board of Health. draggled, my brow eclipsed by the OTICE OF SETTLEMENT OP AC- agent's hat, everybody was convulsed, HE BEIAOWED OUT THE ONB WORD "1U- N COUNT. The regular meetings of the Red Bonk Board of even Bridget. JEBTAETt" Estate of Winifred Lnrll.im, decenpen. Health will be held nn tho flrnt Friday of each Notice is hereby given that the accounts of the month, at 8:00 p. M., at tho Town Hall, on Mon- "Arrah, now, Mis' Smith," she cried, gold twenty and ten mark pieces and subscriber, executor of the estate of said deceased. mouth fltrcet. "and who would her take such a look- another of silver five mark pieces. His will be audited and stated by the surrogate and PersonB having complaints to make will present In' mon to be a cousin of yer own!" majesty fills his pockets when he goes reported for settlement to the Orphans Court of them to the secretary in writing. the County of Monmouth. on THURSDAY. THE CHARLES D. WARNER. President "You did Just right, Bridget, not to walking in the parks at Potsdam, and SIXTEENTH DAY OF JANUARY, A. D., 1308. the little children and old men and Dated December 11th, 1007. DR. B. H. GARRISON. Secretary. take him in," gasped Clara. "You Bee, EDMUND WILSON. Rob, I expected Eben would come dur- women who are fortunate enough to ing my absence, and 1 told the girls meet him or soldiers standing sentry, OTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF AC- Special Notice COUNT. they would know him by his white stamping in the snow, are certain of a N Estate of Rulief P. Smock, deceased, hair. But I expected to get back with gift, accompanied not infrequently by Insolvent Estate. RELATING TO NUISANCES a,JoUe. Notice is hereby tfiven that the accounts of the IN TUB Rey before you came. Eben didn't subscriber, administratrix of the estate of MiiA de- come, and the girls know better than The kaiser's best side is seen at ceased, will be audiledand stated by the Surrogate and reported for Settlement to the Orphans Court to admit a strange man after dark Christmas. There is a story current of the County of Monmouth. on THURSDAY, THE Township of Shrewsbury. since the robberies up the river." that ouce near the palace of Satis SIXTEENTH DAY OF JANUARY. A. D., 1308. Nuisances within the township of Shrewsbury HARRIET M. 'SMOCK. are hereby defined and declared to lie, and they "Especially such a looking villain as Soucl the kaiser came upon a half Dated December 9. 1907. shall include and embrace: thnt!" cried Harold. "I tell you, Miss frozen sentinel with very red nose and 1. The placing1 or depositing- in or upon any street or alley, or in or upon uny public or private Day, Rob didn't look like thnt on the eyes. The sentinel, with stiff fingers, OTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF AC- property in this township, any dead animal or any train. lie was got up regardless of brought his rifle to the salute. N COUNT. part of the siime, or any dead fish or any part ot ^ Estate of William S. Sneden, deceased. the same, or filth from privies or cesspools or catch cost or his relatives' feelings. But that "Cold day," said his majesty. The Notice is hereby trivon that the accounts of the basins or rubbish of any kind or description, or any was before he took to stealing umbrel- sentinel did not reply, but his teeth subscriber, administrator of the estate of waid de- house or kitchen nlojis or pnrbatfu, manure op ceased, will be auditeiland stated by theSurroRate Bweepincs (provided that stable manure and other las and spoons, nnd, by the way"—be chattered. and reported for Settlement to the Orphans Court manure- may be uaotl us a fertilizer), or nny foul or turfced abruptly on Rey—"what plun- "How long have you been on duty?" of the County of Miinmoulh. on THURSDAY, THE offensive or obnoxious matter or aubittance what- der did Betty hand over to you? Has SIXTEENTH DAY OF JANUARY, A. D., 1908. ever. asked tho kaiser. Still no reply. GEORGE V. SNEDEN. 2. Any full or leaky privy vault, cesspool or other Rob stolen anything of yours?" "Stupid!" said his majesty. "Why Dated December 10. 1907. receptacle for filth. Rey smiled aud glanced at me uncer- IE. Allowing: or permitting any r.ight foil, KarbajjO t don't you speak when 1 address you?" TVTOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF AC- or ijther offensive or deeompomnf? solid or fluid tainly, but her ilugers did not relax The sentinel moved his jaws and lips, H COUNT. matter or substance to leak or ooze from any cart their hold on the little box. Meeting but no word escaped. The kaiser burst Estate of William Appleprate, Jr., deceased. or wajron or vestu'1 in which tho same may be con- .Second Account. veyed or carried. my eyes, her own fell, and the color out laughing and, turning to hla ad- Notice is hereby friven that the accounts of tho 4. The carrying or conveying: through any street swept up over her round cheeks. Jutnnt, said: oubscriberH. executors of the estate of anid de- any BubKtanct; which \\m been removed from any "THE LETTER YOU P&OMISED TO LET US SEE," SHE FAITEBED. ceased, will bo audited and stated by the surro- privy vault or cesspool, unless the name jihall bo "Yes," she replied demurely, "I fear "Take this chap into the palace, put gate nnd reported for settlement to tho Orphans inclosed in air-tight barrel.-,or in a perfectly tight he has." him before a fire, thaw him out, par-Court of the County of Monmouth, on THURS- and properly covered wagon. The barn—sleigh robes—till they come DAY, THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF JANUARY, 5. All cartinic of garbage through tho BtreetDof habited by dlvcra articles. After a Harold glanced from one to the other ticularly his jaws, see he gets a big A. D., 1908. the township except between the hours of minuet fruitless Inspection ot twelve 1 beenme home"— of us suspiciously, but Just then Clara hot drink and a big feed, and, here," Dated December mill, 1907. and mx A. M. It was Betty who explained the con- REBKCCA K. APPLEGATE. G. The hurniiur of any matter or aub»tancn which cmlmrrnsseil. Aa I replaced the con- claimed his attention, while Betty mo- turning to the sentry, "take this aud EDMUND WIISON. Fihall emit, or cause, or produce, or cast otf any tents of the twentieth nnd no means of nection between these Incoherent re- tioned me back among tho shadows. drink my health and the empress'!" foul or obnoxious, or otleiisivt*. or hurtful, or an.- lUiyinK BttR, smoke, aU?iim or odor. Identification appeared a feeling of marks, nnd It was evidently Betty who "He wns awful anxious to see into The soldier found voice at last. He :E OF SETTLEMENT OF AC- 7. Tho canting or discharging into the Shrews- guilt otolo over me. At tho twenty- had persuaded Bridget to harbor me the little box," she whispered, "but I bellowed but the oue word "Majcs- J-'H COUNT. bury or Navenink, or South Shrewsbury river, or Estate of Harold C lVrrine, a minor. into any Htreimi in thin township, or on the bound- fifth Bridget flourished her hammer on the premises If I would submit to looked out that he didn't. I give it tnet!" Notice in hereby given that the account!) of the ary line of this township, any imbalance which lima and scowled. the conditions—namely, leave the stol- right to her." And in the same breath subscriber, testamentary Kuardiunof the cfttute of been removed from m\y vault, cesspool or ttiuk, ot Tho empress Is always practical with mud minor, will be audited and stated by the any ofl'al or other refuse, liquids, or mtlidii, by any "Arrnu, Betty, he'B n liar! Thero (>u goods -with her suul Bridget, betake Betty claimed her reward by adding, her gifts. Every year her majesty imrrojrate und reported for settlement to the Or- pipes or otherwise. nln't hide nor hnlr of th' letther on myself to the Imrn, desist while there "Cnn't you give me the message to- grows more popular among the best el- plinnn Court of tin' County of Monmouth. on 8. Any and every nuisance an above defined ia THLTUSDAY. THE TWENTY-THIRD DAY OF hereby prohibited and forbidden within the town-* him, hedad!" from smoking and bo quiet until Mra. night, sir?" enionts of tho people. Her unassuming JANUAItY, A. D., 1908. Bhipof Shrewsbury, and any person making, create It wns true, aa tho thirty-fifth pocket Smith should return and admit me to I cerlnlnly eould and did. In my ways, entire freedom from hauteur, MARY A. CHAMVL1N. ing, canning, maintainiiiK' or pt'imittinfr any of Haled December 20th, 1907. RUM! nuinaiiccn iilmll forfoH anil puy a penalty of proved, but I would not give up. HIP house or not. us she wished. exuberance of spirits that station agent consideration for servants and kindly twenty-i'ivo dollars. "You promised"— begun Betty, but 1 "If," as Bridget grimly added, "yo got Ids pay In full then nnd there for Interest In the welfare of the poor and TVfOTlCE OF SETTLEMENT OF AC- The above is an extract from the onlitmncca odd -L' COUNT. the board of health of Shrewsbury towiisliiy, and temporized, listening to tho storm out- ain't leRRod It monny a mile away hla outfit. My hearty recommendation helpless endear her In ever widening r'littttoof i'eter W. Johnnim. |)lnK Nllppcr and patent leather shoe, Court of the County of Monmonth, n\\ THURS- N RUIiKTO found lti>y nt my elbow, -while Clara, crown prince, show little discrimina- DAY. THE TWENTY-THlItl) DAY OK JANU- O HXHCimms' NOTICK through my pockets again. I'm mire while behind me came Bridget, fully at: the buck of the carriage, began load- tion in their glftii-Hcarfplns, rliign. ARY, A. 1)., 190H. JOHN C. JOHN.SON. JohnS. Apnlt-Knte, Mary K Hopping nnd I'M- the noto In with me." trined, and beside her Betty holding Dated December 20lh, 1!K)7. ward M. Cooper, executors of Sarah l<). Cooper, ila- ing package!! into Harold'!) nrmn. dogs, cigarette cases, matchboxes, and cennrH, by order of the Surrogate of tho County of Bridget, Hoeing my wliolcfiome ro- '.he lantern, which cunt my shadow im- Without glancing up, Rey held the lit- no on, being their staple gifts, varied Monmouth, hereby uivu imllco to tho ervinlorn of mense and grotesque, with the old der- tin* njiid (ien'nui'd to brinir in th«ir doht'i, did not withdraw her hand, Notice ifj hereby uivon that the Recount*! of tha my genornl dejection, and without, ntlr- nnd Harold, glancing around juot then, Is enormous. Store!) of oranges and nddrcnu mihncrlhor, oxoeutriK of tho catnto of naler for coauetl, will iw amUtoti ami eta tint by th<*mirrontit.d Ireera." Then oho came quite eloae let a package ullp from hiri nrinn. It THEODORE F. SWIFFEM and reported for Hflttfcmont to the Oifuhaiui Court! of tho floor kicked off one of her Blip- reached the floor with a crniih. distribution on Ohrlntimii) ovo. of thoOmutyof Momitnuth.onTilUllfUXAY.TlIE) ' porn frayed and down at tho heel, ind spoke low, "And I liopo you're not TWENTY-TIHtm DAY OF JANUAUY, A. U, i thief and will be here In tho morn "Oil, you carehi.'w ntupidl" cried 1MH. MAUY A. CHA^IMH. "Tnko 'Im that, rao darlin'. A tolno Tun REGISTER doon ISno printing. UED DANK, NEW JEItiiKY. Dated Docembor SQtb. IWl. 'IIUS." Clurn. "Your hint liouo of a Ohrliitmain XJNCROFT NEWS. ••••••••••••••••^ A Sheet at Clay HehooVe Sociable. A shoot at clay birds was held on Eu- gene Layton's place last Wednesday. Edward Fenton made the best score, breaking 26 birds out of a possible 33. Holmes Conover made 24 breaks and he had the next best score. Tho other shooters were George Schenck, John | Sutphen, John R. Conover, James Rich- dale aisd Joseph Miller. Another shoot will be held this afternoon. The Christmas sociable of the Baptist Sunday-school was held Christmas eve. Eighty-six persons were present. Re- A New Year Gift freshments were served and gifts of 4 candy and oranges were distributed to the children by Frank Fenton, who was dressed to represent Santa Claus. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson and their daughters, Misses Edith and Bessie for Your Boy or Girl. Thompson, ate their Christmas dinner with Mrs. William H. Thompson. Mrs. Abram Sanborn entertained a number of relatives and friends at a Christmas dinner party. Misses Lydia and Anna Thompson entertained a number of friends last 1 | Friday night. The evening was spent in sociability and games. Miss Emma Clayton, a nurse at New- 4 ark, and George Reid of Tennent were A Lot at W married on Saturday. Miss Clayton is well known at Lincroft, where she had 4 been a frequent visitor. Misses Anna Or a Contract of Sale of one of these Choice Lots, is the very best New Year Gift you can possibly and Lydia Thompson attended the wed- About 2,500 loads of dirt and gravel give to your boy or girl. A Contract of Sale can be had on payment of a small sum down, and the have been put on the Red Bank road in front of the Tintern water works prop- balance can be paid in installments if desired. Such a gift will promote thrift in making the future erty. This part of the road is low and after heavy storms water rises from the swamps on the sides of the road and payments, and will give character to children, besides making for them better investment than can be covers the highway. Matthew Mullin, the road overseer, has charge of the obtained in any other way. „ ...-.•• work of repairing the road. Hewlitt Conover/ and Frank Fenton spent Christmas at Englishtown. Mr. Fenton was a New Bedford visitor last Friday. • William and Walter Riddle of Sayre- ville spent Christmas at their home here. Ten Lots at East Side Park and Miss McLaughlin, the school teacher, is spending the holiday vacation at her home in Connecticut. Miasea Annie and Recka Salm are Ten Lofs at West Side visiting at New York. Mrs. Richard Thomaa of Sheepahead Bay is visiting Miss Mary J. Montague. will be sold at the present low figures. When these lots are sold the prices will be raised. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mertz of New 1 Brunswick and Mrs. John Mouser of Red Bank spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mertz, Sr. Edward Francis, Jr., had a party on Christmas night. About twenty guests were present and the time was spent in feasting, playing games and listening to phonograph selections. HOLMDEL NEWS. Theodore F. White, Christ-man Entertainment of the + Reformed Stimlny.School. The Christmas entertainment of the Corner Front Street and "Wharf Avenue, RED BANK, N.J. Reformed Sunday-school was held Fri- day night. Those who took part were Lucy and James Ritter, Eleanor Cono- ver, Charles Stilwagon, Mrs. John B. Stilwagon, Mrs. Minor Brown, Misses Alice and Carolyn Hance, Edith Sickles, Ethel and Carrie Payne and Marguerite Wyckoff. Presents were distributed to the children, after which refreshments were served. Garrett Smock, who farms thu James Conover place, will move next spring to the farm of his father, John Smock of 444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444^ Colt's Nock. E. S. Stilwagon is expected home to- 5eo. 0. Hcndrkksoo, R. R. II. Stout. morrow from Jacksonville, Fla., where he has been engaged in business the past few weeks. The house on the Marlboro road owned by Chvincy Holmes and occupied by Seal Estate and Insurance, David Dorcmus was moved on Saturday GREATLY REDUCED PRICES across the road. Mr. and Rirs. John H. Stilwagon had Rentals and Loans. Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. -ON- Bronson Butler. MM. C. Til ton and Mrs. Theodosia Bennett of Marlboro spent Christmas Fire, Life, Accident, Health, with Minor Brown. • Edward Tilton'a now bouse on the Burglary, Boiler, Liability, Scobeyvillc road is about finished and will be ready for occupancy in about Teams, Marine, Automo- CHINA DINNER SETS! two weeka. bile, all forms of Surety EVERETT NEWS.

till' l - 1 OllCCt Insurance and t Work on putting a new roof on St Bonds. Also great reductions in prices on a Large Quantity of Single Catherine':! church is about finished. On Thursday tioine of the congregutioi had a carting bee and filled in the church None But Best Companies Rep- Pieces and Small Sets of China and Table Ware, in patterns which grounds with dirt. Edward Itrasch received through the resented. mail last Tuesday a package, which h we are closing out. took to he a box of chocolates. Some men were in the postollice when Mr Brasch received the package and he in vited them to a feasl. Inside tho box was found a chicken bone, a .slice of THESE GOODS AEE ALL PERFECT ! bread, a piece of cake and a quantity of sawdust. Hendrickson & Stout, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Runyon an( Miss Laura Rimyon of Helford are visit ing Mrs. John If. Stilwagon. 60-62 Broad Street, Mists Mary Carton, Joseph Carton Mist) Anna Konan and Miss Etta Dal' If you want a single piece of China or a complete Dinner Set, spent Clirhilma.'i night with the Missel Red Bank, N. J. Mailer of liradevelt. Tel. 247-L. Miss Sadie Kelly, who had been upend you should not miss this chance. ing a vacation at her home here, ha;; re turned to I'iiiladi'lnhiii. KED BANK PEOPLE WITH WEAK Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stout upon LUNGS NEED VINOL Clirinlmm with Mr. Stout's fatlii.-i Thomas Y. Stout of Tivnlon. Many people inherit weak lungs which Mifiii Nellie Kelly m visitinf relative lirelikely to bcnttnckcd by consumption. at Red Hank. So alao are IUII^H woakened by diaeaao Sale of These Goods Now Going On. Mra. Patrick Carton inconliiied to th or by a ntuUborn hacking COUKII. house with a Kcriouit Hicknetia. No mattor what the CMIDC, Vino. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Stilwagon guv ntron^tlieiiH weak lunj'n ami given one a piano to their daughter Rachel as the power to throw ojl wanting dineaaefl. Christum.'! present. Tho rciuion Unit Vinol him ouch power to heal and iitrenpthen in becaiiBc it I'evrr Nnri'H. conlaitiH in a liifflily couccntralcd form Fover HOi'eii and old chronic nore all of the curative, medicinal urn should not be healed entirely, but ithouli utrenKth-croutinp elerncntii of cod live] bo kept iu healthy condition. Thin ca oil, actually talnm from frond codii be done liy applying Chamberlain liveiH, with tho ui<«Ien:i, nnuiieatiiiff oi eliminated ami tonic iron added. Hendrickson & Applegate Salve. Thin uulve has no superior fo thifl purpose. It in aliio moat excollei So mire arc wo of what Vinol will dt for -chapped hundij, sore iiinnleu, bun that wo auk every portion in Red Hnnh and diseases of tho iikin. For imlc b mtturing from weak lungfo. stubborn Hendrickson Block, East Front Street, Red Bank, N. J. C. A. Minion &, Co., No. 5 Broad ntfeo hacking coughH or any wustnig diaeaai Bed Bank. to try Vinol on our olTorto return monoj if it failn. .lumen Cooper, Jr., Il& KBUTSTER (loea fine printing. Hank, N. J. VOLUME XXX. NO. 28. RED BANK, N. J., WEDNESDAY,'- JANUARY 1, 1908. PAGES 9 TO

MUSIC., AND READINGS. has been seriously sick several days with THE NEW OFFICIALS. gall stones. Dr. Harry A. Hend'rickson lintertninment at Vlrnt Methodist VACATES_HIS_ PULPIT. of Atlantic Highlands is in attendance. Church New Years Night. THEY WILL TAKE OFEICE AT Johanne Schnod'rof Brooklyn is spend- On account of the death of Mrs. J. C. REV. FRANK SHERMER RESIGNS MUCH VISITING DURING THE ing the holidays with his mother, Mrs. THE PRINCIPAL FIGURE AT NOON, JANUARY 1ST. rapel the program for the entertain- AS PASTOR. HOLIDAYS. H. Schrioor of Port Monmouth. SUNDAY-SCHOOL FESTIVALS. • nent at the First Methodist church George Mount of Atlantic Highlands The New Itoanl of Town VommiR- Slew Years night has been somewhat He Had Been Pastor of the Atlantic Slanu I'ertwnti Spemlina Chrlntmau was a Sunday guest of his aunt, Mrs. < ant titan anil Other (Jlifiatmas Ex* atonera Hold Their Caucus antl hanged. Mrs. Charles H. LeMon, Hiolilanils Central Itaptint Church Week nitli Helativeti In Varioun George A. Roop of Belford. ereine-H Aunt-e l.ar(f 0 Select Appointed* — First Itemo. laughter of Mrs. Grapel, will not appear Several Year*—Ills Itvulumition a Parts of the Township —Hereral George McFeeley of Brooklyn spent the fled Hank Churches cratlc Him id in Many ream. and the vocal selections will be made up Surprise to the Coiifirefjation. Cases »t utekncKU. Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel for Chlltlren ami Teachers. The new town and township officials iy John L. Hess of Ocean Grove. The Rev. Frank Shermer, pastor of the A party was held at John H. Heath's Walling of Port Monmouth. • The Christmas exercises of the Re- will take their seats tomorrow at twelve ithers on the program will be Miss Central Baptist church of Atlantic High- at Navesink Christmas eve in honor of Miss Hat tie Lawrence of Hobolcen is formed Sunday-school were held on o'clock. Both sets of officials will meet Willmetta June Perrine, pianist; Miss lands, surprised his congregation last his son Victor and Mrs. Heath's brother, spending this week with her cousin, Miss Friday night. A feature of the pro- at the town hall. ustine Roberts of Brooklyn, reader, Sunday night by offering his resigna- Mr. Ponton of Washington, D. C. The Leola Johnson of Belford. gram was a flag and flower drill by The new board of town commissioners and Miss Leah Kridel, violinist. The tion at the close of the service. For evening was spent in a social way. and William Swan of Navesink will return twelve girls and six boys. Those in the held their caucus last Saturday night ntertainment promises'to be high class some time past there had been friction refreshments was served. Mrs. Heath to Chicago this week, where he attends drill were Janet Dowling, Emma Gisle- and decided on the men they would ap- n every particular. in the church and a meeting was to was unable to be present, she being at the Chicago University. son, Lillian Sodeii, Ethel Patten, Al- point to office. This was the first time have been held on Monday night, at New York to attend the funeral of her Miss Lena Kraemer ot New York is berta Bennett, Eva Scott, Helen Grause, the Democrats has had absolute control which time the matter of the dissatis- cousin, Walter Gardner. visiting her mother, Mrs. Matthew Myrtle Johnson, Minnie Thompson, of town affairs in twenty years or^more faction in the church would have been Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson, Sr., of Kraemer of Belford. Lillian Gulick, Sybilla Patten, Hazel and there was a great struggle for some taken up. Navesink, entertained on Christmas day David Bohner and family of Port McQueen, Charles and Forman Patter- of the places. It is said that the com- Mr. Shermer's sermon at night was all their children and their families. Monmouth spent Christmas with rela- son, Fritz Dressier, Louis Roselle, missioners were unanimous in respect in the nature of a farewell sermon, The children present were Mrs. Otto E. Amory Osborn and Warren Beekman. to most of the appointees and nearly RECENT ELECTIONS OF TWO tives at Sayreville. RED BANK LODGES. though this fact was not thoroughly Powell of Connecticut, Mrs. S. T. Miss Jessie Craig of New York spent An exercise entitled " Bells of Gladness'' unanimous in all the others. borne to the minds of the congregation Champion of Atlantic Highlands, John Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Mary by five girls was very pretty. Each The list of appointees was intended to until trie discourse had nearly reached M. Johnson of.JLeonardo and Mrs. Ed- girl carried a small red Christmas hell. 3 kept secret until the formal an- Rev. Stobert fflaclleller the New Craig of Belford. Xoble Grantl «/ tin- dtilil Fellows its end. His sermon was on the minis- ward Walling and JohnE. Johnson, Jr., John O'Neil of Brooklyn spent Christ- The girls had a little piece to speak and ouncement was made tomorrow, but it try of Christ, and the theme of the ser-of Navesink. . . .",",., they gsan g in unisonp Thfljgirls who . generally understood that the causus Mjoitije-Unifflitu of Pythias Have sv mas with his .mother,,,Mra-, E, O.'Nei] of .they sangg, in . unison.,-n, , jg.. who mon was that Christ did his utmost for Aritdnius' Gibson, Jr., of New York, Port Monmouth. • took part in this exercise were Marioi n ction resulted in the selection of Wil- a New Set. of Officer*. good in every walk in His life. Follow- tk t i thi i am Pintard for counsel, Jacob C. Shutts Shrewsbury lodge, Knights of Pythias, is spending the week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mart Secor of Belford and Susie Hurd, Marjory Soffel, Florence ing this thought he set forth that this Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Gibson of Port Beekman and Myrtle Denise. or road supervisor, Edward W. Wise elected the following officers Friday was what he had always endeavored to spent the holidays at Paterson with or town treasurer, and Gilbert H. Lewis night: Monmouth. Miss Josephine Gibson is Peter Polhemus. The responsive reading was led by do. Toward the close of the sermon visiting her sister, Mrs. Christopher Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carhart of New Miss Gertrude Norman, the assistant or chief of police. The town treasurer Master of work—Elias Earljng. he spoke of the trouble existing in the Capps of Fort Hancock. LOW handles the town school money, and Chancellor commander—William P. Huggr. church and named some of, those whom Monmouth are spending this week at superintendent; GeraldiTie Wenzell re- ome time ago it was decided that here- Vice chancellor.commander—Lester Scott. John Seeley of Belford, who has been New York. cited "Greeting" and Florence Beek- Prelate—Walter H. Mcrritt, he thought were the cause of the trouble. w.orking for Fred Moon of that place fter the town treasurer's bond should Master at arms—Harry G. Deg:enrinK. George Roop, who is working at New man sang a solo and the members of ie increased to $40,000, which is the Keeper of records and seal—William T. Colo. Mr. Shermer is of a highly nervous several years, has given up his. job and York, spent Christmas with his family the infant class joined in the chorus. arne amount required from the town- Master of exchequer—F. W. Moselle. temperament, and he has decided to leave is now employed at New Yo*;k. Free- at Belford. Eugene Wenzell recited, after which"' Master of finance—George B. Twiford. the ministry and enter another field of man Morris of Belford has taken Seeley's hip collector. Inner truard—Charles Appleuate. Miss Alene White of Belford is spend- Warren Beekman sang a solo and the Outer guard—A. D. Cooper. labor. In speaking to a REGISTER re- place. ing this week with Miss Flannigan of members of the Sunday-school joined in In the township committee the only Representative to the grand lodge—John H. porter about the trouble in the church, Miss Edna Green of Ridgewood, who Brooklyn. the chorus. Two sisters, Helen and :hange which is at all likely to be made Robinson. he said that he did not think there was spent part of her vacation with her J. S. Watson of Belford is entertain- Alice Wenzell, recited together and " 1 the appointment of township coun- Alternate—William Hessinjrer. any considerable number of the congre- aunt, Miss Josie Green of Linden place, ing relatives from Southampton, Long Misses Gertrude Norman and Leila Pat- Fred W. Hope, who has been Trustee for three years—Charles Applegate. gation dissatisfied with his course as Navesink, went to Brooklyn last Friday terson sang a duet. Susie Hurd gave a The officers will be installed next Fri- Island. ownship counsel many years, is an ap pastor, but that as there was some feel- to visit friends over New Years. Joseph Luker of Port Monmouth gave recitation and Mrs. Many's class gave a ilicant for the position, and John S day night and after the installation the ing in the church he deemed it best to wreath drill. The members of the class Knights will ha,ve a supper. Rev. J. C. Lord, pastor of the Epis- his daughters a piano as a Christmas pplegate, Jr., is also a candidate for vacate the pulpit. He stated that be- copal church at Navesink, was not able gift. are Sybilla Patten, Minnie Thompson, he place. The semi-annual election of Navesink - '? Mildred Soden, Hannah Davis, Viola lodge of Odd Fellows of Red Bank was cause of his physical condition he hadto preach Sunday morning on account Angus Phillips of Belford will be mar- In the board of township committee had this course in contemplation for of a heavy cold. The puplit was filled Dennis, Evelyn Chandler, Nellie Homer held Monday night. Rev. Robert Mac- ried New Years eve to his housekeeper. and Alice and Helen Wenzell. Charles _,re two new men, both Republicans, Kellar was elected noble grand without some time. by a preacher from New York. They are Abe Bennett of Pair Haven Hoes Lewis of Riverhead is spending Bartlett sang a solo and the entertain- opposition. Bertram Birch is the new TROLLEY CAB HITS WAGON. ment was closed with the Mizpah bene- and George C. Crawford of Tinton Falls. vice grand. John S. Bainton was re- AT THE LYCEUM. a few days at Port Monmouth looking The hold-over members of the board after his property. He is having a new diction. are William H. Houston, Forman R, elected recording secretary, John S. Groraeltoop Develoitinu as a Skater Truck of XorriB MSrou. Upset and Stiles financial secretary and George — Vomlna Attractions. roof put on his house and is otherwise Mr. Bartlett, in behalf of the super- mith and George Cooper. improving the property. Horse Overturned on Itn Hack. intendent of the Middle Dutch Re- There are three hew members in the Holmes treasurer. The other officers Last Wednesday night a skating race Charles Norris of Red Bank, of the of the lodge will be appointed at the for the championship of the state was A new house isbeingputup on Joseph formed Sunday-school of Second avenue, board of town commissioners. Th^ next meeting. Lufburrow's farm at Locust Point. firm of Norris Bros., was driving through New York, gave to each member of are Rennie H. Stout, William J. Sutton scheduled to take place at Frick lyceum. When completed the house will be oc-Eatontown to Long Branch early Mon- the Sunday-school a steel engraving of and Oliver G. Frake. Mayor Williair The annual election of the young The race was between Frank Post of day morning, when his wagon was men's institute of Seabright was held cupied by Charles Maxson of Chapel Hill, the Christ child and His mother. Each Otterson and Robert T. Smith wen Keyport and a skater of Plainfield. who farms the place. struck by a trolley car. The car wasscholar received a box of candy and an members of the old board and were re Monday night. These officers were The race was to be the best two.jnj going in the same direction as Mr. chosen: Miss Susie Williams, who is living orange. Mr. Beekman, pastor of the elected last fall. three. One of the races of the series with her aunt, Mrs. Wood of Massachu- Norris and he did not see it until it was church, received a gift of a large It is expected that William Culling President—Dennis Martin, had been skated at the Keyport skating too late to get out of the way. The framed picture of the officers and teach- Vice presidents—W. H. Hintelmann, John Daly. rink. This race was won by Post. The setts, spent the holiday vacation with wagon was upset and the horse was ^on, who has been water commissions;] Recording secretary—Jamea A. Ryan. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wil- ers of the Sunday-school, and Azariah for many years and who is more famil Financial secretary—Paul Hintelmann. Plainfield man claimed that the Key- overturned on its back. Mr. Norris C. Hurley, Jr., the sexton, received a port rink was too small for him to do liams of Navesink. jumped out of the wagon just before iar with the water works than an\ Treaurcr—Patrick Kelly. Augustus Buhman, who is employed five-dollar gold piece. • other resident of Red Bank, will be re" Chaplain—Rev. E. J. E^an. his hest, and the second race of the the car struck it and he was not hurt. Executive committee—T. J. Sweeney, Daniel series was then fixed for Frick lyceum, on the trolley cars at Brooklyn, was a The wagon was considerably damaged The Christmas exercises of the Firat appointed to his present position. McCarthy, \V. S. Jeffrey, James Woolley, Joseph guest of his parents, Mr. and, 'Mrs. Au- Methodist Sunday-school on Christmas o-*-^—'• Yeagler. which is one of the largest rinks in the but the horse escaped injury. Mr. Inside guard—James Leonard. state. The Plainfield man was unable1! gustus Buhman of Port Monmouth, on Norris claims that the bell of the carnight were the best in the school's.his- A BUSINESS CLOSED O£fT. Outside guard—William Mahoney. to be present because of sickness. Christmas. was not rung and it is said that he will tory. A cantata entitled' 'Santa Claus's Post was on hand, and in order that the , Mr. and Mrs. James G. Carter and bring suit against the company for the Perplexity " was given which introduced C. L. Callman tUspoHPHof HIM Stock PARTY AT FAIR HAVEN. spectators should not be disappointed, family and Mrs. William Downes and damage done to the wagon. Frank a large number of charactors, most of JUecau-e of Poor Health. George Roop of Red Bank, the property family of Port Monmouth opent Christ- Chance, the motorman of the oar, says whom wero contumed. The scene re- L. Callman, who bought the busi- l.ewiu II. Smith, Sr., Celebrates Wi.v man at the lyceum and the best skater mas with Mrs. Irene Thorne of Keans- that he rang the bell several times and presented a snow-clad cedar grove. [ness on Broad street formerly conducted 7Oth Birthttnij. in Red Bank, agreed to skate a race bury. that the noise of Mr. Norris's wagon The names of those who took part in Henry A. Guyori, disposed of his with Post. Post has had long trajning, George Halsey and William Sharkey drowned the noise of the bell. the cantata have already been printed Ltwis H. Smith, Sr., one of Fair in THE REGISTER. stock of goods on Saturday and closed Haven's oldest residents, was 79 years and has the reputation of being the best of Greenport, Long Island, are spending put the business. Mr. Callman'shealth skater in New Jersey, while Roop is not several days with Mr. Halsey's sister, The exercises of Grace Sunday-school old Friday and his children and grand- Mrs. Stephen Carhart of Port Monmouth. :ias been very poor since ho came to children gave him a surprise visit. Mr. only much younger, but is a compara- 1 Dinner Party to "Greeners." were unusually interesting and consisted jRed Bank from Chicago, and this was Smith's wife is living and she is G8 tively new skater. Mr. 'and Mrs. Linzmayer of Morgan- Last Monday night Robert Seeley of of songs, recitations and other Christmas • the reason for his action. The talking years old. The couple gave their callers ville and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sadler of Port Monmouth gave a dinner party to numbers. Among the children who had |machines, records, etc., were bought Roop had just been furnished with a Atlantic Highlands spent Sunday with special parts were William Miller, Grace most hospitable welcome and a de- new pair of racing skates and a racing George Linzmayer of Navesink. those who wera empljyed by him mak- jby Frank C. Siorck and added to Mr. ;httul season of sociability was en-suit and equipment by his manager, ing Christmas greens. The evening was Rose, Florence Stearns, Irene Bloom, iStorek's uliva-ly very large stock. joyed. William Hamilton, and this was his first Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maynard of pleasantly spent in playing games and Hazel Hunt, Foster, Wesley and Kenneth IfMost of the other stock has also been A birthday cake, made by Mr. Smith's appearance in his new outfit. The race Brooklyn' spent last week with Mrs. singing. Among those present were Spinning, Drummond Cannon, Clarence sold and what remains will be disposed oldest sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Kelso of was two miles, or thirty laps. Roop had Maynard's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Molly Lube, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Luker Chris, Wesley Morrow, Raymond Lip- of within the next few days. Long Branch, was cut by his oldest a fall in the early part of the race, but Charles Kraft of Belford. and daughters Mazie and Gertie, Nellie pincott, Elmer Rose, Bessie Neumann, Mr. Callman's brother ciied in Louisi- granddaughter and passed around by notwithstanding this mishap it was not Mrs. Myra Brower of Jersey City, Molloy, Mrs. H. Willett and daughter, Olive McColgan, Miss Chris, Elizabeth ria last week and his estate is left in his youngest granddaughter. until the last lap of the race that he was who has been visiting her parents, Mr. Miss Sadie Luker, Henrietta Lehman, and Isabel Lee, Elmer Morrow, Ruth complicated condition. Mr. Callman and Mrs. John I. Sickles of Navesink, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seeley, May Henry, Smock, Wilford Rose and Katherine Those present were Mr. and Mrs.passed by Post. The race was p. scratch Child. Rev. B. C. Lippincott, Jr.', the ivill go South at once and will take Joseph P. Smith and their daughters event, Roop receiving no handicap al- returned home Saturday. Charles Lube, Henry Koop, Arthur Max- :harge of his brother's affairs. Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sherman of son, John Molloy and Benjamin Dennis. pastor, was presented with five twenty- Florence, Carrie and Leonia, Mr. andlowance. Roop has issued a challenge dollar .bills. Mailman will for the present remain at Mrs. Lewis H. Smith, Jr., and daughter to all skaters in the state. He asks a Brooklyn spent Christmas with Mrs. [Red Bunk with her sister, Mrs. M. M. Alida, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Smith, Miss handicap from the three crack skaters Sherman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. At the Presbyterian church the pro- avidson of Leroy place. Walling of Belford. First Sickness in 64 Years. Lydia West, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas in the state, but will meet any others gram, printed in a recent issue of THE The store in the Patterson building oc- on equal terms. Harvey Johntry, Jr., and Augustus John Fields of South Eatontown, who REGISTER, was carried out, and the cupied by Mr. Callman has been rented Minton and daughter Dorothy, and Lehman of Brooklyn spent Wednesday Charles Minton of Fair Haven ; Mr. and There will be skating at the lyceum is 64 years old, is probably the most children acquitted themselves in a cap- foy E. L. Haight, the electrician. with Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Lehmanof vigorous man of his age in the county. able manner. A large number of chil- Mrs. Louis Solfel of Overlook farm, Mid- New Years eve. The rink will be open Port Monmouth. dletown township; Miss Anna West of that night until 12:15, in order that the Last week he was taken sick with grip dren got books for good attendance Carriage Business Incorporated. Monmo\ith Beach; Mrs. Elizabeth Kelso skaters may skate the old year out and The Middletown township committee and this was the first time that he hasduring the year. and Mrs. Oscar Smith of Long Branch ; the new year in. A skating race is also met at F. A. Little's hotel at Atlantic needed the services of a doctor in his " Foxy Santa," a cantata, was given The carriage factory business of J. Mrs. Oliver DeCamp and son Oliver of Highlands Monday to audit and pay life. Mr. Fields was kept indoors a few by the Baptist Sunday-school, and it Wjfi• Mount & Bro. was incorporated scheduled for that night. township bills. Point Pleasant ; Miss Helen Wolcott of Next week there will be skating Mon- days by his sickness, but he is now able was one of the finest entertainments •last week. The members of the corpora- Red Bank; Hurry Sickles of Shrewsbury Misses Sadie and Mazie Luker and to be about. ever held in the church by the children ;ion are John W. Mount, his son, John day, Wednesday and Saturday nights. Miss Henrietta Lehman of Port Mon- Each scholar got candy and an orange and H. Mount, and Cornelius N. Mount. and William Doughty, Jr., of New York. On Wednesday night the annual mas- mouth spent Sunday with relatives at Former Belford Man Dead. there were special gifts for attendance The business was started 48 years ago querade skating carnival will bo held. Long Branch. throughout the year. by John W. Mount, who opened a black- "AUNT LUCY" DEAD. Prizes will he given for the most origi- Miss Florence Mount of Harlem and Charles Bell, a nephew of George C. Upmith and wheelwright shop. nal costumes worn by lady and gentle- Misses Grace and Maud Sickles of River- Henry of Belford and of Mrs. S. S. . »-»^_ . She> lUcd of 1'u<• iiDin 11 f(f at the Aae. man, and a special prize will be give to side Drive spent Sunday with relatives Morris of Atlantic Highlands, died from HORSES' STRANGE SICKNESS. of 87 iVfll'M. the most graceful kdy skater. Up to consumption at Hackettstown Christmas Husband Follows Wlie. ten o'clock the floor will be reserved at Navesink. Mrs. Lucy A. Wood, widow of Allen Miss Freda Wernecke of Navesink day. He was 30 years old. He was a C'rttiNcrf bu Ton Htueh 1'oott and Not jjl Martin Cavano of Leighton avenue for persons in costume. After ten son of William Bell, a former resident linouiih Work. fjjljlied on Monday of alcoholism. He was Wood, died of pneumonia on Monday o'clock there will be general skating. returned last week from a visit spent at the home of her (laughter, Mrs. Au- at Hoboken, Jersey City and Long of Belford. The funeral was held on George C. Luyster of Middletown mJ5 years old. A few months ago Cuva- Saturday and the body was buried at Bio's wife died of alcoholism. The body gustus Havilnnd of Mechanic street. On Saturday afternoon of next week Island City. was driving to the postoflice recently She would have been HI years old hadthe annual children's carnival will be Fair View. when his horse dropped in the shafts. j,vill bo buried in Mt. Olivet cemetery to- held. Each child in costume will receive Henry Walling moved from Charles lorrow morning. she lived till Saturday. Mru. Wood Waiting's house on Saturday to his own The horse was put on a Bled and taken was known to many as "Aunt Lucy," a present. There will be dancing on house, which was recently built at Port Gifts for Church Offlcals. to Wesley Boyce'a and Dr. Gall of Mata- and she hud not had an ache or pain in the stage for those children who do not Monmouth. At the Christmas exercises of the wan was sent for. The horse got better Now Gun Club Formed. many years. I caro to skate. The akating floor will and Mr. Luyster drove over a fow ")0 reserved for children in costume Joseph Linzmayer and John Skidmore New Monmouth Baptist church, Rev. Some of the boys of Middletown, Mrs. Wood was born at Whitehorse, of Navesink have had front porches A. II. Sutphin, pastor of the church, days) ago to see it. While ho was look- .Impel Hill and New Monmouth have vom 2:00 to !!:30 o'clock, and there will ing at the Hick horse the other two near Trenton. The family afterward lie general Bleating from 3:30 till 5:00 built to their houses within the past received a twenty-dollar gold piece, and organized a gun club called the Middle- moved to Bordcntown, where Lucy mar- week. Miss Dora Roberts, the church organ- horses with which he drove over to Mr. own guu club. The first regular Bhoot ried Mr. Wood. Three children were o'clock. Boyco'a fell down. Dr. Gall said tho Mr. and Mrs. William Mount of Col-int, received two five-dollar gold pioce3. horses' sickness was caused by over- /ill be held New Yeara afternoon. born to the couple, two of whom are New Years night the miners of Frick lego Point, Long Island, arc upending a living. They are Henry Wood of Wall lyceum will have their firat annual bene- feeding and not enough work. All the week at their summer home at Nave- Brolto Howling Record, hor.sesi are recovering and two of them Improving a Bottling Worka. ntrcet and Mru. Ilaviland. Mr. Wood 'it. Tim performance will commit of n fiink. clied nearly thirty years ngo. minstrel show. A large number of re- William S. Child broke the bowling have been taken home. The roof of Rufelo Santangelo'i) hot- nearsals h'ave been held and a number Rev. Mr. Anderuon, pastor of the ling workn on Wetit direct in being Mrn. Wood had been a member of the Port Monmouth Pentecosital church, record at the chriiitinn association hint First Methodist church many years and of new jokoa have been evolved. There Friday. In eight f rumen ho rolled noven niaed and renhingled. The work in he- will be Binding by a chorus of sixty upent Chriutmaii with f rienda at Brook- Boy Dloa of Heart Diaonso. :i(j done by Frank C Cooper of Cath- it wus rarely that she miuscd a morning lyn. consecutive ntrilcoH and knocked down aervico at thia church until recently. voices) and the performance in expected 2Ui pini). llii) total ncoro wan 2I1C. Frank Sconga of Leighton avenuo, rino street. to be oni! of the boat all'aini given by Mr. and Mm. Harry Seeley of Brook- aged fourteen yeara, died Saturday of The funeral will be held New Yeara lyn were gueati) of Mr. mid Mrti. Elijah morning nt her duughler'H home and local talent in a great many yviiru. heart disease, with which he had been A Myotory Play. Many ticket;) have already been mild. Tilton of Port Monmouth on ChriMtimui. Awny for Etiu Health. nick two year.']. The funeral was held the body will bo taken to Iiordcnlown Mr. and Mni. C. II. Green of Nave- 1 "The Little Pilgrim!) and Book Ile- for burial. Harry Cumpton of Belford, who ha. )thin morning at St. Jiunea'ti church and jved," a modern mystery play, will be Hink (tptmt Chrintiniui with their daugh- been luid up with aickiicHu tiovepd the body waa buried in Mt. Olivet ceme- Tlio Wools: of Prayer. ter, Mru. Williiiin Pope of Little Silver. 1 1 jiven in St. John'u chapel at Little Joncph Mold's Sou Dead. month. !, ii) tipendini! u few weeks at tery. _ silver next Friday night, beginning at The week of prayer will bo observed Min.'i Evu Ingling of Orange vitiitcd Brooklyn with relatives), hoping the m Joueph Field, uon of Jouoph Field of in Red Bunk next week. The ncrvicen, her parents, Mr. mid John L. Inkling Vhe. Shan glen. :!10 o'clock. of Nave;)ink, during holiday week. change may benefit bin health. MiiMlctown townuhin, died Friday of in- in which all the churches] will unite, — •-«#- • ^»~- ~ - Beginning Thuruday, January 2d, our • ? fantile pnrnlytmi. He wnn ton ypnrr will bis an follown: Arthur Maxiion and lionjumin Dennli) otoro will clone every day at 6:00 p. M., Fovor I*n.ttonts R of New York uncut Chriiitman with Mavcsinls Man Fined. 'Clio iicnrlct fever patienta at Now old. The funeral wui) hold Sunday nt Monilny niKht- -Reformed churdi. except Saturday night, until furthor the houfio mid wan conducted by Rev Timinluy nlghl-fii-aco church, thoir piirontu at Port Monrnoulh. John Tilton of Nnvcoink wan nrrcstwl notice. Ford & Millor.-~.Arfv. Monmouth aro itlowly recovering and W«;*lmHjiluy nluhl —Uaptliit chui'cli. McchanicH have been luid off nuveral by Truant Oiliccr Timothy Maxaon last hr- ((iiiirantino in expected to bo ruined W. B. Mnttciion. The body wasburiec Thurmltty itlKhl'-I'roHhytorlnii church. 1 in Fair View cemetery. Frlilny iiUrht-Flrfft, Motliodht church. days on account of luck of material for week for not Bending hin children to itoreutUH Ish-oti. f'o.'o hi * week. the now Hchoolhouoo at Uelford. school, Jimtico Frank Ucnpreaux of latoreo close ut 0:00 i\ M., except Sat- Laug'ti candy iu alwnyu pure. -Adv.i Lnug'a candy ia always pure. Laug'a cundy ia alwayajpuro. — Adv. Mrs. Frank Dcaprcaux of Navesink Nuvcsink fined Tilton ?G and coato. I urdaya, commencing January 2d. —Adv. OLDEST LAWYEE CONE. 0eath of Witlimn £. Terhune of Matawan. William L. Terhune, the oldest lawyer in New Jersey, died Friday at his home at Matawan. He was born at New Brunswick 93 years ago. He was educated at his native city and was a graduate of Rutgers college. He was admitted to the bar in 1838 and the same We have prepared a feast of bargains for this week's year went to Matawan, - which at that selling. Stunning values in up-to-date Millinery and Furs throughout the store; time was the principal town in Mon- that will be greatly appreciated. New styles closely fol- mouth county. A year later he was to the right of you, lowing all of fashion's whims offered at prices that give married to Miss Margaret Lit' le, sister for the most successful to the left of you. of the late Henry Stafford Little. Four no adequate idea of their true worth. Nicely trimmed years ago Mr. and Mrs. Terhune cele- year's business we've brated the sixtieth anniversary of their Hats from $ \ .98 up. wedding. A year ago Mrs. Terhune ever had. It's been on died. After 62 years of active service our tongue's end for a Mr. Terhune retired from ths law prac- long time waiting for an tice seven years ago. Such an emptying of boxes and clearing out of shelves excuse for its telling— Mr. Terhune was a Democrat and Mrs. iorey, rose in high power in his party. He '' THANK YOU "—Now you never saw. Something for everyone in the family. could have had almost any gift it was in 60 Broad Street. RED BANK, N. J. hiB party's power to give but he stead- .it's off our mind, and CLOAKS, SUITS, DRY GOODS and GENERAL MER- fastly refused to accept any political (Opposite Second National Bank). nothing remains to be CHANDISE. No time for details. honor. Despite his modesty his advice said, except to end as was always sought by leaders of his party. The only society in which he we began, with a held membership was the Monmouth county historical society. Mr. Terhune leaves four children. Come Thursday, Friday or Saturday 7TheyJiire,Jamp8L,;Te^hunef president and have^a happy rummage for yuur pocket's sake.'" of the First national bank of Red Bank; John Terhune, Henry Stafford Terhune and Miss Margaret Little Terhune. The funeral was held Monday after- noon at the homestead. The service A new line of Men's Top Round Shoes, gun metal leather, y, Jan was conducted by Rev. Alexander II. $3.50 a pair ; button and lace, pointed and round toes. Young. The body was buried in Rose Large variety of Shoes for children, from nough! And I forbid you to be ever- astln'Iy meetin' her and Burns like I enow you do! I'll—I'll lock you up, old s you be, If you can't have any sense! I don't want to have to say this ag'in next year. You throw that pie into the slop bucket this minute or I'll come By JOANNA SINGLE. >ver there and do it myself." He rose, [Copyright. 1900, by MoCluro, Phllllpa & but his rheumatism made him pause. Co.] And then ma did what she had not 'S rheumatism twinged at his done once before in the forty years of back as he stooped to take an their marriage. She faced him with armful of wood from the pile. blazing eyes and dared him to touch A Paper In Every Home! The winter wind blew about her or the pie, and he stood speechless the thin fringe of white hair beneath beneath the torrent of her words. He his old fur cap and brought tears to had not seen ma roused before. his still fiery black eyes. He groaned "John t)avls," she finished after she as ho went with hia burden toward had talked awhile, "the Lord can take The circulation of The Red Bank Register at the the neat little farmhouse. He wasdown your wicked pride if I can't. You 1 laboriously filling the wood box after know Molly had a right to marry Rich- present time is 4,100 per week. doing the morning chores, and he was ard. You know you're as wild to see very tired. your only grandson as I am too! I'm * At the beginning of 1907 the circulation was 3,800 Ma opened the door and closed it ;oin' over there after this just when I after him, but she did not speak. He please. I'm goin' to take this pie over avoided her gentle blue eyes. It hadwhen it's baked. I've sent It on the sly per week. been almost six years since he could oo long. I'm tired of sneakin'. I've talk to her without disagreement. Ma knuckled under to your whim as long I This is a gain of 300 during the year. went back to her plemaking on the as ever I Intend to. You'rn too old to table near the window and looked past be so hard. You better just stop The gain in circulation during the past four years the sear cornstalks, half buried iu orriptin' Providence with the hard- snow, to a little brown house from ness of your heart and go and fetch whose chimney the smoke seemed to home Molly and Richard and Jimmy. has been at this same rate. 1 rise almost gayly into the dead gray I'm cookin' the best in the land, like I day. There was a red barn near the always do. You do what I say and see The statements of circulation of little house, and to and fro in the yard how good It feela to be decent once. ran a small figure in a red coat aud This will be New Year's eve and a The Red Bank Register are not idle cap. Ma's heart yearned toward her good time to begin. This is the last daughter Molly's four-year-old Jimmy. word I'm goln' to say about it." • She Then she sighed and looked around at closed her mouth and slammed the talk. d&chusband's obduraifl^facp,... pjen door on the pie. John Davis was what IS called a Pa stood in"'the middle of the "room;' The circulation of The Register is good man, but he was hard. He boast- holding his gun, too. dumfounded to speak or move. At last he started for I the door, and she called him. in her guaranteed by the American News- usual voice: "It's most 11, and dinner '11 be ready paper Directory, which will pay $100 at 12. What you want with the guo, $ pa?" He answered dully: to anyone controverting the accuracy "Saw some fat rabbits over In the cornstalks. Thought I'd like to taste 7 one. "We ain't had any this winter." of The Register's circulation state- The absolute correctness of lie marclied out of the house, and the circulation statement of the from the window ma watched him Red Bank Register is guaran- ments. plow through the snow and cornstalks teed by the publishers of Row- till lie passed out of sight behind some ell's American Newspaper Di- The circulation of 4,100 per week I old sheds aud haystacks back of Mol- '4 rectory, who will pay §100 to ly's bam. the first person who successfully She put dinner on tije table at 12 and controverts its accuracy. covers thoroughly every village, ham- called loudly to the barn. She waited awhile, then put things iu the oven to let and countryside in all this part of ;eep warm. In the pantry the pies ;tood In delicious brown crispness be- Monmouth county. side the fruit cake find cranberry jelly i and all the delicacies the farm af- forded. One recent advertiser in The Register, in speaking At 1 o'clock he bad not yet come, and she grew impatient. She . had of the number of replies he received to his advertisement, heard the gun once or twice, but that i was some time back. At 2 she went out to search the barn. said that the only way he could account for the great Then she thought he might have been asked in to dinner at a neigh- success attending his advertising in The Register was bor's, ami .she ate a little herself and cleared the things away. It grew that The Register's circulation was so large over all this dusk, and still he did not come home. She flung her shawl over her head and, taking the little pie, started for Mol- part of Monmouth county that it meant ly's, forgetting everything except that "OPEN YODB 1IOTJTH, PA." >he must find Richard and get him to i eel that his great-grandfather was au look for pa. She was sure something A PAPER IN EVERY HOME." Indian and that he himself never for- must be done. As she went down the I gave an injury. lie hud wanted Molly road she saw little Jimmy run wildly to marry Peter Andrews and hadup from the barn and rush into the therefore considered himself hopeless- house, leaving the door open. He ran ly Injured when she Insisted on loving out again with Ulcuard and Molly, ami marrying Uk-lmrd Burns. Uiougli who followed him to the barn. ho had no foal objection lo Kicimrd In They disappeared back of the old himself. Molly was as stubborn as he, sheds behind the barn. Ma's limbs al- comfortable, an' rna an' me"have room and there had been no visiting be- most failed her. She seemed to be here fora dozen. Ain't we, ma?" She tween Hit' two households by his own making no progress, though she wasassented, and Jimmy put up his hands command. lie was master in his own not twenty rods from tho gate. Then to pat her face again. house, and inn obeyed, though under Molly ran hack to the house and re- "Law sakes!" she ejaculated. "You're protect, for their two sous were out emorged with a blanket on her arm. all sticky, Jlinrny! Molly, what in time west, si ml Molly was all she had. She Ma's heart was oppressed with a Is he holding in his apron?" Together bad long since ceased to argue with vague tear, but at last she managed to she and Molly coaxed him to let them pa abniit it, and. though she did not reach the porch and sink upon the look. A yellow saucer rolled to the go to Molly's bouse, she made the steps. She rested there a moment till floor. must of any chance meetings with her around the corner of the barn came a "Molly's pie!" said ma. "Where or llie small Jimmy. She had not boon sight that made her sick and dizzy- did he get it! I must have dropped it AND ALL in her daughter's house since the time pa, limp and seemingly lifeless, in the on your steps and he's picked it up and Jimmy was born. I'a had uot tried to blanket, with Kichard carrying his eat It most all but tho chunk in uls stop her then. head aud Molly his feet and the little hand! He'll be sick, Molly!" But And now it was the day before the boy crying. Ma toppled ovor and fell Molly laughed. PACIFIC POINTS 'new year began. Ma went on with senseless in the snow. "Jimmy, give mamma a bite. It's her pies, big and rich find thick with When she opened her eyes she wamamma's s pie, and she wants grandpa her best mince meat, and she did now on the sofa in her own room. The to taste it. We always used to divide as she had always done since Molly lights were bright, and little Jimmy up, pa, didn't we?" She went over to had been a tiny girl—made one pie in stood beside her, patting her cheek. him with n broken bit in her hand. a little yellow saucer—Molly's little Molly stood over her, smiling, and "Open your mouth, pa," she said plo. Each year she continued to do across the room she saw pa propped roguishly. Pa obeyed, and then ho this, her husband's contempt notwith- up in bed. Old Dr. Smith was just go- said: standing. This time she did It osten- ing from the room. She tried to get "It's humble pie, Molly, but it's tatiously, holding it high on her hand up to go to pa, but ho called out to good!" as she trimmed (lie crust off around her to stay where she was. Richard and Middle Ww/ the edge. She intended to attract his was standing near him, and ho looked attention. kindly up at the tall young fellow. A Snappy Conversation. lie had removed his mittens and had "Tell ma I'm all right, Richard. I Mr. Snappy—My dear, I'm going to taken down his old gun from the rack only fell and hurt my leg, und theswear- Ho Bat cleaning the gun, with his feet rheumatism was so bad that I fainted, Mrs. Snnppy—Now,'Mr. Snappy, I've LOW ATES on the hearth and his teeth set. Ho and when I come to I couldn't get up.warned you many times against that was in torture from rheumatism am If Jimmy hadn't come chasin' out there bad habit, and you a member of the HO weak ho could scarcely get througli and found me I'd 'a' froze to death, church! You ought to be iislmmed of with what work must ho done out of though. 1 ain't to say hurt at all. I'll yourself nmi- doors, but lie carefully hid bin cond.1 bo up In a day or two. Ain't nolliln' Mr. K.- -I'm going to swear-- tlon from his wife. Ma'would put hlu broke, ma, but my hard old heart, and Mrs. R.—Don't you dare to do It— to hoi I and dose him anil (ell him bo 'twas high time It was! I had over and In my presence! Why, have you had to forgive Molly and have Hlchiird four hours out there In the snow fight Ho reject for a lady? You're posi- over to relieve him of the heavy work. hi' off frefi'/.ln' to deatli and try In' to tively- -. Itlelmrd wanted to do thiii too. Mi make some one hear. I had plenty of Sfr. K.- I'm tfoliitf to swear- would be fienreil and nay he wan tootime to think, and I was afraid I'd die Mi'H. S.-- Mercy! I'll cover up my old to bo alone and too old to be mi and you'd never know 1 wasn't as mean eara! I Himply won't listen to your forgiviiifr. Ho wiiij only nlxly, am] ho a.'i I acted." Ma began to cry Hoftly profane - never hud forgiven any one, and he but Molly Hoothod and petted her. Mr. H.—I'm Hoiiw; to Hwenr mi re pop did not Intend to begin now, and he "Never mind, ma; Iff) all right now If you don't Himt up and lot me flnhdi hud mild ho would never nee Molly's and Hichard and Jimmy and I'll come whnt I was trying to way. I'll onus. and its connections baby, and lie never would either! over every day and look after you.' It's enough to iiinko any in tin CUIIH Iho Then he looked up and Haw Molly'i Hut i>a hud another word to nay. Jim way you talk! Tomorrow, an I Ktiuted little plo balanced on her mother'i my wan HIUIIIK '•» n dark corner very lo Kiiy— Information regarding routes, rates and itiner- lilind. It wild tho liiHt tilruw. biwy at uomelliing. Ho rooo and came MID. B. - What were you trying to "Ma," ho imjd, "you're it woruo lrtlo to hlfi grandmother with IIIH bluo aproi jny, ulr? ary furnished l?y Ira, E. Whyte, District every year. Quit makln' that little gathered In bin two liundH. Mr. 8.-- I wan trying to any that to- Passenger Agent, Asbury Park, New Jersey. fool plel Molly 'II never come ovor "You'll all conio right over here,' morrow Is Now Yonr'H duy, and I'm hero to cat It, urid you can mnko ui> pa wuB.Biiylnij. "That house ain't over —going—to »woar~ off- swearing! W. o. HOPE. O«N'L PASS, Aar. FALL HASTENS DEATH. TO LOAN. BOABDEBS WASTED. NOTICE. OTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF AC- Cherry cottage, Eaat Oceanic, N. J., open all N COUNT. fjoneii 31m. Emily MIe. Money to loan. S. C. Cowart, Freehold, N. J. winter for the reception of transient and perma- The regular annual meeting of the Policy Hold- H. COOK, Editor and Proprietor Eetato of Alice Ludlow, deceased. Gill, an Mil Ilealilent. FOE SALE. nent boarders; pleasant rooms, ateain heated. era of tho Shrewsbury Mutual Fire Insurance Notice ia hereby given that the accounts of th& ®E®. A. L0NG8TBKKT. Assistant Editor House containing four rooms, EIBO five acres of Terms reasonable. Trolley pasr,eu door. Company will be held ut Metropolitan Hotel, Eat- subscriber, administrator with will annexed of Mrs. Emily Megill, widow of Cornelius good ground fur sale cheap. MrB. George Morris. ontown, N. J.. on MONDAY, THE SIXTH DAY the estate of said deceased, will be audited and (IogiH, died at her home at Farmingf- Oceanport, N. J. HOUSE FOR RENT. OF JANUARY next, A. D., 1S08, at 2 o'clock, stated by the Surrogate and reported for nettle^ SUBSCRIPTION PltMVI!: P. M., for the purpose of electing a Board of Di- ment to the Orphans Court of tho County of lale Sunday afternoon. She had a tall AG-room houoe for rent at 60 Worthley street, rectors to serve for the ensuing year. The Board ©us year 51. GO WOOD SAWING. Monmouth, on THURSDAY, THE SIXTEENTH bree weekd ago which resulted in in- ill per montru; Apply to Joshua Bennett, C4 Wal- of Directors will meet at same plaf o at ten o'clock, DAY OF JANUARY. A. D., 1808. Sfs months 75 Wood Hawing attended to promptly by Fenwick lace street, Ked Bank, or William W. Bennett, .M.. same day. JOHN STATESIR, See'y. • i months *0 uries that hastened her death. Mra. i, Cooper, Red Hank. Monmouth park race track, Oeeanport, N. J. EDMUND WILSON. degill was 79 years old. She leaves Colt'a Neck, N. J.. December 23d, 1907. Dated December 11th, 1907. ;even children, William and Alfred of FRENCH LESSONS HAIR WORK. ONMOUTH COUNTY CIRCUIT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1908. "'urminpdale, John of Freehold, Mrs.and conversation ^Wen evenings. Inquire at L. I am prepared to devote my entire time to mak- do la IUJUBStile's, Ited Bank. ing up switches, combings, and all kinda of hair The anxious father M COURT. lachel Havens and Mrs. William Dennis work. Address, 29 West Front street, or send me or mother can give to Georcro M. Sandt, plaintifF, va. Walter H. Sandt, TOWN TALK. >f Long Branch, Mrs. John Wolcott of word and will call upon you. Miss I. Brand, Red the Bon or daughter, defendant. iVest Long Branch and James H. Me- / OLD BUIIiDINGS Dank. nothing more valu- On Contract. In Attachment. :o move wanted. State location, size and price. able than o good busi- Notice. The retiring board of commissioners ill of Red Bank. The funeral will be Mewton Dortmu.i, tied Bank. ness education. The Notice ia hereby given that a writ of attachment eld Wednesday morning. EGAN'S FURNITURE VANS. cost ia.smnll and will at the suit of George M. Sandt against the righto, did one of the best acts of their official RED BANK DAIRY. Before you have your baffgape or furniture yield large dividends and credits, moneys and elFects, gooda and chattels, Jives on Monday, when they made the Sweet cream and pure milk delivered daily, moved to city or country get my figures. All kinds every ycurof his busi- lands and tenements of Waltor H. Sandt, a non- final arrangements for the paving of mrlea A. McClaukey, Red Bank. f H^ht and heavy trucking done at short notice. ness career. An es- resident debtor, for the sum of twenty thousand ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS NEWS. Call or address J. T. Egan, 11 Wall street, Red tablished reputation ($20,000) issued out of the Circuit Court of the' Broad and Front streets. This project Bank. . Telephone 124-J. for thoroughness is County of Monmouth, on the fourth day of No- has been considered and discussed for iiicialile anil ltebate to be, Weld FURNISHED ROOMS. maintained by vember, A. D., nineteen hundred and oeven, re- the past 25 years. It remained for the Furnishc|I roojna to let, with or without board. THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE turnable on the eighteenth day. of November,. lint) nildi) Mdllt. Call at l\ Wallace street. Red Bank. will take orders for all kinda of work; ernbjroidery, A. D-, nineteen hundred and seven, has been present board to carry the wishes of A sociable and debate will be held in cake, sandwiches, canned Roods, etc.,.at 101 River- Trainer's Private School, served and duly executed, and waa returned on the people-in regard to this matter into he Central Baptist church Thursday TWO SLEIGHS FOR SALE™ aide avenue, during the winter. The Exchango the seventh day of November, A. D.. nineteen eflect. One tvvo-Beated sleigh arul one cutter for sale. will re-open downtown in the Patterson building, PERTH AMBOY. N. 3. hundred and Beven, by the sheriff of the County ight. The topic of the debate will be Apply at HendricltKon & jApple^ato's. [ted Bank, in the spring". Every graduate in a position. of Monmouth. * # * 'Resolved that we should, if possible, Dated December 20th. 1907. In years to come this action will take ive our sons a college, education." GRAVEL FOR SALE. LOST. JOSEPH McDERMOTT, rank with the construction of the water- ''orman Cossaboom, William B. Smith, Apply to A. O. Morford, Jamea Hubbard farm, A brown covered pdeketbook containing- a sum EDMUND WILSON, Attorney. works and with the construction of the jirover C. Williams and John Ingling diddletown townahip, ncur Red Bank. •f money, key and a guarantee for a watch, tost itber in Red Bank or between Red Bank and sewer system. The names of the com- ill talk. scobeyville. Finder leave at REGISTER ollice and 9 OTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING missioners who were iiu office when The Lorrie troupe, which gave an FOR SALE* receive suitable reward. N OF STOCKHOLDERS AND DIRECTORS. Milk route for nale ; fully equipped. Inquire of SUCCESSOR TO OP J. W. P1SKE IKON WOKKS. these two important improvements ntertainment here in the fall.of 1906, N. A. Hupping, Broad street, Red Bank. T ,« "nnual meatins of the stockholders of the were ordered may not be remembered ill appear again at the lyceum on New AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE* K.XJFU* S. MERRITT, J. W. Flake Iron Works, body corporate of New by all the citizens of Red Bank, but ears afternoon and night. FOR SALE. 190G Pope Tribune light touring- car, fully FAIR HAVEN, NEW JERSEY. •J^fy. will be held on the EIGHTH DAY OF their good deeds have lived. The pres- Two Cocker spaniel pups, white and brown. equipped, tiren new, splendid running" order, fully JANUARY, 1908, at two o'clock in the afternoon Miss May Patterson, daughter of Mrs. !all or write to O. C. Ayern, Locuat, N. J. injured, runabout deck. Will demonstrate any- at the principal office of the corporation in the ent board of commissioners, for their Gordon Patterson, fell down "stairs where, any time. Price $450. Address Touring Paimtes% Decorator law offices of Frederick W. Hope, coiner of Broad action in the street paving- improve- Car, Box 197, Red Bank, and Front streetB, in tho Town of Red Bank, hristmas night and was badly bruised. Real Estate Business Wanted. Shrewsbury Township. Monmouth County, in tho ment, deserve and should receive the . physician was called and although no I want to buy all or part intercut in a real estate FARMS FOB SALE. State of Now Jersey, for the purpose of electine unqualilied commendation of every resi- iones were broken, Miss Patterson was usineau. Address W., Box 211, Red Bank. Two farms near Middletown for sale, or build- Painting, Enameling and Varnishing a Board of Directors and receiving and acting • dent of the town. ' upon thercportaof the officers, and forthetrans- bliged to keep'to hef'bed. GIRL WANTED. ings thereon will be rented, tenants to have as Furniture by Day or Contract. action_ of - such other business as may properly' A watch night party will be held at much Kround aa they wish. One farm contains come before the meeting. Girl wanted for general housework, two in fam- 1GG acres and the other 50 acres. Inquire of H. P. O. Box 66. A FARMINGDALE WEDDING. rliss Olive Ewing's on Lincoln- avenue. ,ly. Apply to 18G Maple avenue. Red Bank. 3. Taylor, Middletown. N. J. At the close of the above named stockholders' Miss Florence Fowler has returned mectinir thero -will be a meeting- of the Board of THE SHREWSBURY DAIRY. ~ Estimates promptly furnished and Directors of said corporation, for organization and 'rom a month's visit with relatives at ^OB SALE. the transaction of business. Christina* Xifiht Jlfnrrlane at the. Milk and cream a specialty. Served daily. A. all work guaranteed. ew York. Roan cob mare for Bale for want of use ; a jewel W. C. HANNA, Jn., Allaire. Ilium'. Grover, Shrewsbury, N. J.* Telephone 317-w. 'or a lady or child to drive; fearless, kind and The marriage of Miss Laura Allaire, Kev.iincLMrg... George R. Middletpn true.;, a day's trial. Might exchang-e for corn, Red Bank, N. J., December 23d, 1S07. eCr° "'" daughter of William Allaire of Farm- nd children are enjoying a four weeks' IRON ROOFING AND SIDING.' Data or hay; $125 caeii. " Caretaker,' Anderson's ingdale, and William E. Buckalew of isit with relatives at Woodbury, New Corrugated galvanized iron, for roofing and sid- farm, Monmouth road, Long Branch, N. J. the same place was celebrated Christ- ersey. On account of the activity of ing-, for ealo by J. W. Mount &. Bro., Red Bank. hurch work during the summer Mr. AGENTS. Art Studio, mas night at the bride's home. Miss WIRE ME Energetic young- men and women; something Anna LeCompte of Lakewood, the tfiddleton postponed his vacation until and I'll wire for you. Fred E. Browcr. electrical new ; genteel work; no competition, $5 to $10 per Room 11, Register Building, ' bridesmaid, was dressed in white silk his time. contractor, 17 East Front street. Red Bank. Tel. day easily made. Ton cents and red stamp bring Mrs. Ernest Brown of Newark has you 25-cent sample and particulars. Secure terri- Depend on your health; few cases with lace trimming. Miss Elizabeth ,4-n. tory today. Allen & Co., 82 South street, Newark, RED BANK, N. J. Allaire, niece of the bride, was flower seen visiting her mother, Mrs. Spencer COW WANTED. N. J. are really hopeless. Dont despair, dont girl and she waa dressed in lace over Words. If you have a trood cow to sell communicate give up, nor let previous failures stop pink silk. The bride's gown was lace Dolly Vanderbilt, who attends state with John Hintelmann, Rumson grocer, Eaat Why Not Trade at StllwelTs ? Classes Thursdays and Satur- you from trying again, for while there over white tadetu silk and she wore a irmal school at Trenton, is spending Oceanic, N, J. I have added to ray busincsa a tea kettle depart- days in China decoration; oil and ment. Here can bo bought nice large agate tea is life there is hope. Use Luna oil, the er vacation here. 1 veil trimmed with orange blossoms. J. LOAN WANTED. kettles at prices ranging from 50 to 76 cents. water-color painting; pen and Walter Butcher of Farmingdale was Mrs. Richard Byron, who recently Gilt-edged river property, first mortgage, want Agate dish pans holding from 10 to 22 quarts. great rheumatic remedy, for all your best man. The ceremony was per-nderwent an operation at the Long 52.5OO. 5 yearH, 6 per cent. Address X, Box 211, Lot of manure forks. I am cleaning up my mince ink wash and charcoal drawing. pains and aches. What Luna oil Has •ted Bank, N. J. meat at 9 cents per pound. Don't fail to give my Terms promptly mailed upon re- formed by Rev. William Adams, pastor lospital, is much improved and is ex- pure New Orleans molasses a trial. Pig" pork 12 done for others it will do for you. of the Farmingdale Methodist church. iccted home in a few days. WANTED.E rents pound. Theodore Stilwell, Everett, N. J. ceipt of request. White China On their return from a wedding trip Mrs.'Etta Garthwaite of Roselle is An experienced farmer wants a good farm to and China painter's materials PRICE 25c. and SOc. Mr. and Mrs. Buckalew will live at isiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.ork on shares. GO to 75 acres. Address Farmer, NOTICE OF ELECTION. at all druggists. Farmingdale,, where the groom is in the acob Rohde. Box 137, Red Bank. for sale. Address ' grocery business. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Zebley, Jr., of FIRST NATIONAL BANK, I MONEY TO LOAN. RED BANK, N. J., Dec. 9th,<3907.1 ersey City, spent Christmas with Mr. The Land and Loan company have money to The annual election for Directors of thig bank Miss A. K. Lovett, ml Mrs. H. B. Zebley. loan in all amounts. Address R. S. Morritt, mana- will be held at the bankine hou3O on MONDAY. THROWN FROM A WAGON. Mr. and Mra. Herbert Sweeney spent ger. Red Bank. N. J. "ANUARY, 13th, 1908. Polls open from 2 to 3 LITTLE SILVER, N. J. apids Fornifure . M. H. CAMPBELL, /hristmas with relatives at Eatontown. Phone 2-R. MONEY TO LOAN. Cashier. William Wilson anil Win Father Misses Nellie Brannin and Grace Money to loan in sums to suit borrowers on first HliuMlu injured. Mount, teachers in the public school, bond and mortgage. A. L. Ivins, REGISTER build- NOTICE OF ELECTION. William Wilson of Middletown bought are spending their vacation at Scranton, ing". Ked Bank, N. J. Berkey and Gay a horse of Daniel Errickson of RedPennsylvania. SECOND NATIONAL BANK. I Karpen Bios. Bank lastweek. On Friday Mr. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Rubenstein spent WORK WANTED. RED BANK, N. J., Dec. 2, 1907. f Washing, house clean in jar or nny kind of work The annual election for Directors of this bnnk hooked the horse up with another one to Ihristmas with relatives at New York. wanted. Apply to Mra. Lucy Mather, 33 East will be hold at the banking house on TUESDAY Toledo Upholstery Co. try it out. HiB father, Daniel Wilson, Mrs. J. S. Cruser and children were ~>ont atreet, Ued Bank. THE FOURTEENTH DAY OF JANUARY next, Take a Jaunt Around to The Widdiqomb Firms between the hours of eleven and twelve o'clock wno is eighty yeaw old, went with him Christmas guests of relatives at New- A. M. I- B. EDWARDS. for the ride. They had not gone far ark. MOTOR FOR SALE. / President. Gustave Stickley when the harness broke and the horses Surprise parties were given last week Electric motor, beat make, for sale; half-horse power; first-class condition. D. A. Mazza, shoe and a hundred others— started to run away. The wagon waa o Jonas Tumen and Harry Roberts by stnrp/52 Broad street, Red Rank. E. C STIBBS. upset and the two men were thrown heir classmates of the class of '07. also agents for Imported out. William Wilson was cut about George Bennett of Vineland, better FERTILIZER WORKS OPEN. MAGAZINE SPECIALIST. Turkish and Persian the head and shoulders. His father fell (nown locally as "Dominie" Bennett, RiL^au'o feUiliM!!' wuikaaL 3winiiiiliiK Klver la on top of him and escaped with only a ,ow ready to r^eive horses. All the year round. Subscriptions Taken for All Periodicals Look him over and seo tho improve- Ruga. who for many years was employed as Herman Ritzau. Telephone 129-J. ments which are being- made toliis bottli.ng bruised nose. The l.orses were caught telegraph operator and ticket agent on at Lowest Prices. before they had run far. works. He is offering beers and liquors at JACOB STEINBACIf ;he Central railroad pier here, died of FOR RENT. reduced prices. Hisgooda are guaranteed mralysis Saturday night, lie wasHalf of a double house on Bordcn strept to RED BANK, N. J. Broadway, Long Branch •ent. Second floor on Broad street to rent for under the pure food law and unsatisfied bout forty years old. business purposes. D. W. WiUu'iiHa. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA customers can receive their money back. PASTOR ASKED TO RETURN. Ward West has given up his job at Grover C. Williams's and Arthur Lay- ffi His prices-50c, 75c. and $ 1,00. The Senhiif/ht llithmlint Church Han BANK STOCK on has taken his place. "or aale of First National of Red Bank. Assessor's Dr. H. B. Van Dorn a ilotitl Year. James Ilaggerty, who clerked in Mat- value at $-125 share. Send bids for seven shares to The fourth quarterly conference of tliews's drug store during the summer EiHrt, P. O. Box 197, Red Hank. N. J. DENTIST the Scnbright Methodist church was and who has been at Clark's pharmacy Second National Bank Building FOR SALE. Rooms 8 and 9 held Friday night. Rev. Herbert J. it the Highlands, gave up his job on Black walnut desk and parlor stove for sale, in WEST STKEET, RED BANK. Belting, the pastor, pot a unanimous Saturday night. first-class condition. Will sell both for $12.00. invitation to return for tho third year. Starr II. Ambler spent Sunday with James G. Carter, Port Monmouth. N. J. The report of the church treasurer •lis family at Wlvtc Plains, NewYork. GEO. W. PATTERSON, showed all bills paid to date and a GOOD GRAVEL. From Mew YOHL Jay Martin of New York spent Christ- If you want good roads uso Hopping gravel. ltonH Tn/.-e the Itiil:. balance on hand of over $500. During mas with his mother, Mrs. Alex Martin. Delivered in carload lots at any railroad point, House Mover and Shorer. When you have a bad cough or cold Mr. Belting's pastorate the member- Mrs. Stilwell of Matawan, who hasJohn T. Hopping, New Monmouth, N. J. Raising and Lowering of Buildings. do not let it drag along until it becomes SEiIppotS by Independent Com- ship of tho church has increased 20 per iad a (lancing class here several weeks, CUT FLOWERS FOR SALE. chronic bronchitis or develops into an pany to all Eftailroad cent. Special attention is beinj^ paid to avc the class a holiday reception in attack of pneumonia, but give it the at- the young men and a Castle, of the the lyceum Monday night. A special Carniitkm blooms a Hpedalfy, in all colors. or. Bridge Avenue and Chestnut St. tention it deserves and get rid of it. Stations. Holy Grail has been formed with seven- John HenncU, proprietor, Hillside greenhouses, :•»!• brought a number of visitors from Atlantic Highlands, N. J. Drop me a postal. It EH BANK, N. J. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and teen members. When writing for prices state quantity Matawan. Dancing was enjoyed until you are sure of prompt relief. From a wanted. Also let us know how wo can latu hour. Music was rendered by a FOR RENT. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA small beginning the sale and use of this reach you by telephone. BIG FIRE AT LONG BRANCn. Freehold orchestra. Two houses for rent, in East Red Bank, 5 and 8 rooms, for?.'.) and -rH). town water. Inquire of Mrs. DR. ROBERT DICKSON, preparation has extended to all parts of Miss Mamie Carton of Middletown, t'orman Smith, 1SIK Stout street, East Ked Bank. Veterinarian. the United States and to many for- (Ill tie «t- tlrotlu'f's 1'»vtl Store who for a number of years was employed eign countries. Its many remarkable McGIRR COMPANY, DOGS, CATS, TOYS, Bin fii i ri)'inivc Atlantic Highlands Satin-day night by »Cost Life insur- Farm to rent near Kiitontown railroad ntation. «»tlii (lull (in*/ Hold to 2;!. The girls' jjtm, Enlonlown, N. J. ; * The stock and will hold a shoot at clay birds thii basketball team will play at Keyport on FOR SALE. afternoon. Tho dub bought a clay bin Tuesday night, January 21st. Good aizo nail, boom, mast anil iftilT for ixfeo trap from John Kaguerton, Jr., last Ilugli Conover, who in employed at foot euWmnt for .sale. Will nt?ll very ehoiiio HH I week. The meinbeni of the club arc Poughkeepsie, is home for the holidays. hhav e no ime fof r ttlioml . CarCll J . Dietz.Dit V£A WenW t George and Patrick McCue, Kdward am Mr. and Mra. Louis Tafmnnalty and I''rout filrent, Hoil Dean Allen, Kdward Kelly and Frank Mr:r:i-. Fanny Tntnen of Belmar, Miss HOUSE FOR RENT. Denise. H attic Tumen of Mala wan, Max Mur- Huuno on Kiv)'t'siil*! Drive, ok'ofrie, liKlitu, ntt.... Charleii Phair moved last week from Khock mid Louii; I. Tumen of New York, heal, M rooimi, furniiihe.il; hmii, iitaliltiti, 5iu'iT(iof juuilcn, for rent. ItonL $701) per year. Apply to Edward Travis'n hotiiie on the Red Haul and Mr. and Mre. II. It. Tumen and Kdwuvil l\. Allalrti. Hod Hank. road to New York, where be formerly children were holiday fjuojstii of 10. It. Prudential, lived. Tumen. WANTED. Mint) Mamie Cogan of Long lirancb i John W. Marten of Brooklyn wan A K()(><1 ('ool{, a ctiiiiuliornuiid and wiuln'u.'i anil a Kill fur Kciutral huitiittwofk wanted; IIISKI boyo spending a week with her sister, Mra, Christmas visitor of Rev. and Mm. '/ wanted foi" imptT nrntu. Apply to John T. Tetloy Jacob Jell'rey. Clark Marlon. ift, Stm, It road nUuot, Kod Hunk. Mri). George Crawford of Red ISaid Minn Gladys ]•',. Leonard, who i:i at- insurance spent Cbrititmaii with her iiisiter-in-law tending Kort; Kdward academy at Korl. IOBT. which sells so Mra. Joseph Scott. Kdward, Now York, in .spending this A wlr<'d-lmir*Ml IHnb ttMTit-r weariiifir collar with Mrs. Henry S. Slipnor'n brother fron holidaynwil.h her parents, Mr. and Mm. u lock. lo;it on .Sunday, December &;(]. Ki>wurd forsomuc fnr nny infuimatlou roucorniiiK nnni«. J. H. Now York in visiting her. .William J'. Leonard. HOD. Firnt Nnlioiiul bank, lUA Kank. Mr. and Mrn, .Tjumw Kolni'.y of Fi-ee Family partii-ii were eolebmU'd oi liold arc viniting Mm. Kolnoy'n imiUicr Chriiitnmn day by Mr. and Mm. Tboinat MORTGAGE LOANS. the dividends Mra. l'utriek Mcfluo. At>plicnt.ionn for varioiiu mrioiintn nt haih five II. Leonard, Mm. W. H. Oonovor, Mr and nix iwv cciit eonitluntly on bmnl, proportlofl J Mra. Kdward Obro, Ki\, of Tintoi mid Mm. Richard A. Leonard, Mr. am wordiilotihlu iunougt iloilred and inmiranco policy cheaper rates, • Falls iipunt Chriiitinan with her non,Mill. Homy VmiNole and Mr. and Mm Kivon. llc)iu'-o<& Dviltoiii, Helmiir, N. J. Edward Obre. F. A. Little. Mfafi Htilwell, who livwi with lir Tho clirintiun armocintion will give r AET BTUOIO. sane method Itmmi 11, KudlBTKH bulMlnjf. Uvd Ilntik, N. J brothor. (JarroLt Klilwoll, in nick witl concert, and entertainment New Year (Mannt'H 'riuinHlfiyii nud HfiLurduyii In china. deeor«- grip. Mr. Stilwell in nick with th (!V«. tiou; oil find water-color pnlnUnir, pen and ink surer." BBrno discano. Minncn l'illa and Krntnn Zebloy nrt wntth mid rhnrcoiil (Irawlnir. IVirm* promptly IUHIIIMI upon receipt, of r«mion(- Whito china ad W. H. Androwu of Now York in viuit upending a few dayn with their brother, chliin imtntcrii' nniUiinl.i for naio. Addresa MitiB Ing Eichnrd Sickles. Robert Zobloy of I'hiladclpliia. A. K,l4ivctt, Little 8Uv«r. N. J. Telephone2-H. PEBSOHAL. spent last week with friends at Ham- rnonton and Atsion. Alonzo Mandage of Keyport waa a Judge and Mx-s. Thomas Trenchard recent guest of Coroner John T. Tetley of Bridgeton and Rev. J. K. Manning of Worthley street. of Trenton were Christmas guests of Real" Estate, Loans and Insurance; Edward O'Flaherty of New York Louis Y. Manning of Maple avenue. spent Christmas at his home on West Andrew Naser of Branch avenue is CORKEB OF MONMOUTH AND BROAD STBEETS. laid up with inflammatory rheumatism street. FOR. SAI^E—Farm cottages, villau, lota and Btoro property. Two of Louis J. Tetley's children are and it will be several days before he will be able to leave the house. TO LET-I havo a few houses left. I am ready for Bpring rentals. sick with whooping cough at their home INSURANCK in old reliable companies. I have some 20 companies outside my own in on Herbert street. William Grover of Brooklyn spent the which I effect InBUrance; all A-l. Mr. and Mrs. Addison W. Learned of Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. APPKAISIHG-1 appraise for the Mutual Life, the banking department and some of the ABtoria, Long Island Mr. and Mrsan. d Mrs. John B. Grover of Irving leading law firms. Joseph VanHorn and daughters Emma place. Miss Sadie Higgins, who at- iS?I*l£CIA.]L/—River home, all improvements, fine shore, $G,000. Other property; especially one and Ethel and Frank Tetley of Long tends the normal school at Trenton, is plot of 13 acres, 635 feet on river, $25,000. Thia is a great bargain, will divide to suit. Branch, and Mrs. Rebecca Iron3 and spending her vacation with Mr. and Rent can be left nt my son's shoe store, Clarence White, Broad Btreet, utter 5 P. M. Fred Tetley of Red Bank spent part of Mrs. Grover, who are her grandparents. Phono 6S-M. FRANCIS WHITE. Christmas day with Millard F. Tetley Miss Myrtle Aller, daughter of Cor- of Oakland street. nelius Aller of Chestnut street, is spend- Joseph Blackman of Maple avenue, ing the holidays with her grandparents, who has been sick with whooping cough, Mr. and Mrs. Allen of Boonton, New is recovering and is able to be about. Jersey. IB. W. Miss Ruth Gordon of Holmdel has James Clayton of San Francisco, for- Corner Front and Broad Streets, Red Bank, N. J. been visiting Mrs. Alexander Paul of merly of Red Bank, is spending a vaca- Riverside avenue and Miss Grace Mal- tion with his mother, Mrs. C. T. Clay- chow of Front street. ton of Shrewsbury. Mr. Clayton was Miss Jane Selle, a teacher at New employed for several years in Cooper's RIVER PROPERTY and FARMS for sale. Also Houses and BETWEEN LONG BRANCH AND RED BANK, York, is spending the» holiday vacation drug store. witr*.Uh 1he r mother*-l..-.~., 1\T«rMrsi . OSophin«li!.She will spend several days 9 with her parents at Weedsport, N. Y., before resuming her duties at the hos- W N. J. pital. VjKLd^lL ggf Haiti of Freehold M'ropcrtu. Mrs. Gardiner Woodward of Freehold Orders for Electrical Work or Electrical Appliances and Fixtures has bought a lot and two houses at that will receive the same prompt attention as in the past. place from the estate of the late Charles A. Bennett. She will remodel one of the houses and occupy it. Telephone Connection. ure UssSaferH Hun a ljiu Homer T. Stafford, son of Rev. D. N. Stafford, a former paator of the Mata- OOOOOEO———•>•>•#•• ••••—•»••»•••—•••••>•!•» •• wan Methodist church, passed an at- A quarter of a million dollars' worth of furniture at lowered prices for an entire month. torney's examination at Columbus, Ohio, a few days ago. «.'Mofc<"S» Tlileve.s at Elberon. 'This Year's Sale Surpasses All Its Predecessors Twenty chickens were stolen from residents of Elberon Christmas night. ! ¥T IS no trifling task that presents itself to us semi-annually as the time for conducting our great'furniture Those who lost fowls were C. W. Luy- * sale arrives. To outdo the offerings of previous seasons, to outsell any sale that has gone before, means Bter, Robert Brown, W. S. Eaton and mighty skilful planning, deep thinking and hard work. J. A. Eaton. Dress Goods When we. say that this year's sale will surpass all that have gone before we speak advisedly, for the condi- Will be. 0ade frreiaht Agent. This week M. J. Badgley, for several tions this season are rather extraordinary. High priced goods have not sold so readily as was anticipated, mak- years ticket agent at the Branchport iag it necessary for .us to cut more,deeply .than usual into.the. .prices in.the Jjighe,r giadeg of fur-aitures; and the reductions in general will be more generous than ever in order that we make sure of beating last season's won- ' "station, will be transferred to Asbury -AT- Park, where he will act as freight derful record. agent.- Hahne & Co.'a Furniture Sale differs in some important essentials from almost any other furniture sale held avail* fHparlm Cause a Fire. anywhere. Sparks from a train set fire to the roof of Dr. Neafie's hotel at Farming- First, we embrace in this sale only the regular standard stocks of the store, nothing being bought for special dale. The firecompan y put out the fire selling, nothing being made up in the hurried slipshod way that much furniture is manufactured for January sales ; . before much damage had been done. all of it constructed in the most dependable manner and covered with varnish of the best sort, and finished in lumberHurt'Hurt bu a Fall.Fa a way that insures absolute satisfaction to the buyer. By the breakinR of a ladder on which Adlem & Co's, he was working Tuesday, Thomas Wil- Second, many pieces of furniture will be sold at reductions running as high as 50 per cent. More will be sold liams, a plumber at Belmar, fell twenty at a reduction of 25 per cent., and every piece in the-house that is not marked lower than that will be sold at a feet and badly wrenched his back. ' reduced price excepting only a few articles restricted by the makers. An Injured Knee. John H. Fitzgerald of Key port broke Broad St., Red Bank. Our regular price tickets, bearing the original prices, remain on every piece of furniture with the special a ligament in his left knee while alight- tag alongside of it, so that you can accurately figure the actual savings which this January sale brings you. ing from a trolley car and he has to Fully a quarter of a million dollars' worth of furniture is thus presented to you under price, and included will keep the knee in a plaster cast. be found furniture for every room and every purpose—a thoroughly complete stock, embracing not only the or- €hair Wren f o a Mtntuter. • dinary things but many novelties. Rev. A. C. Dennett, pastor of the En- gliahtown Methodist church, was given Furniture for the parlor. a Morris chair by his Sunday-school class BEGINNING Furniture for the dining-room. as a Christmas present. BEGINNING January 6th, January 6th, Furniture for the library. Furniture for bedrooms. UStitchcr NatVH IB in /land. this Store will •4 this Store will William Cummings, a butcher in be closed every be closed every Furniture for the nursery. Furniture for the living-room. George I'errino's shop at Freehold, sawed evening1, except evening, except a piece of flesh out of his hand while 0 ill 1 Saturday, at Saturdays, at sawing meat last week. 6 P.M. 6 P. M. Motel Han New tlanaaer. 26 Broad St., Red Bank, Daniel H. Prest haa leased the Rail- road hotel at Freehold, lately conducted by the late John Conway, and will take possession nex^ week. Gold for Preacher. wishes you a Happy New Year, and Rev. Herbert J. Belting, pastor of the Soabright Methodist church, was pre- sented with $15 in gold by the Sunday- thanks you for your liberal patronage school on Christmas. Sioiilfv Party. Clinton WyckofT of Keyport enter- during the past holiday shopping tained a number of boy friends at u donkey party last week on his sixth birthday. season. MMaht* of Pot/linn Celebrate. The Knights of Pythias of Adelphia jill Furs at 10 celebrated thnir 35th anniversary ajfew nights ago with a supper and speech making. Will Koine Lettuce- for Market. John P. Meyer has installed a hot water heating plant in his conservatory and hid :i»us will mist" 'lettuce for market. BEGINNING BEGINNING Mutant IHfN at II aim MI it n n. January b'tli, January 6th, .Marlhti Ktlick, infant .daughter of this Store will this Store will Georgu 1'Miek of Manasqiian, died of bu closed every bo closed every spinal meningitis on Monday of last evening, except 26 Broad St.. Red Bank. evening, except week. Saturdays, at Saturdays, at RED BANK FASHION. Itememlii-reil Their Tviteher. 6 P. M. Tel. 221-R. • 6 P. M. The pupils of the A dolphin public school rcmuinlH.'ivil their U ;u'hei' Christmas by giving lifi' •' -silver jewel ra.su and a pin set. Deeds Recorded. Siluittwv ami II '»/•• M<7.\ The following real estate transfers Rev. Kli GilTortl, pastor of the Metho- have been recorded in the office of the dist cliun'h at West Long Branch, and comity clerk at Freehold for the week his wife have been sick with grip. ending December 28th, 1907: I' TOWNSHIP. f,1if (;nns« lili,nil l'-iir.oiiimi. Samuel I,. Tieriwell (o Georjriima V. Diamond. Harry i'.laytou of Krechold cut lii.s Land on Rector phiee, lied Hank, $1. thumb with a nu-al hook last week and Amanda J. Iter^en toJaineH I).1 Ottermm. Land on the wi-rtt Hide of Broad Htra.'t, Red Hunk, $1. blood pi)ih»ning has net in. Warren H. Smock ami otherti to (JeoiKe A. Har- vey. Liiml til. Conover Park, UuniHon road, $1. Annie hi. itrady and oihcni, oxeeutora, to 1 Mabel MM. I'. I. Morroll of Ktiyport lost her (I. iJnuly. Lmid on llie .southwest, corner of Front 1 pocketbook cuntainiiiK $17 while doitiK street, and ProHpect avenue. Hod Hunk, $1. Cigar smoking is a good deal a matter of taste. hniltel (;. Kijuly 1» Annie K. I irmly. Sunie prop- her C!ni:>Linuii shopping. erly ilcscrilteii alnivc, $1. tlharh'i, II. Donnirt to William L. Chadwiek. flelebratetl. SlnrUi-1'iint lllrlhiliiil- Lanti on the road from Kod Ifunk to Oceanic, As long as a cigar is made of pure, well cured stock, it is whole- Mrs. Milliard Hollowuy of Eiist Sl.WH). Township of KhiL'wiibury to William JtL Emery, Freehold fi/lt'braU.'d her DLst birllulny Jr. Land al Oceanic. JfLUO. some and good, whatever the brand may be. on Sutnliiy i)f la-it week. John F. Conover to Ilcnjaiuiti A. Shoemaker. Land - 1 100 netvii of land on roiul from Luf hurrovv'ii Milln, I know these cigars are absolutely pure, and that they have no Hugli Ken of ManaHquaii fell from n $1. stoop at- Capt. Riindol])h Longtreet't Can.sie L. (Jilhilti? to Atlantic Huvhlnm|nhuiMii]jr nml h)nn n-s.-ioi-miiot). Land at Jiill.sidt', $i;i)0. flavoring, no drugs and no chemicals in their make-up. and broke Inn hip. lti'beftMi J. and ViatiUC. Vnndcrbill to Kilwanl Bit) Itntcli ill i'tirt*tm«H VIIH'III". T. llutdtft' and OIIICJM. Land on I'liaili's '1'. Le.on- I anl inii'i. $1. They have become very popular with smokers hereabouts. Over I l,t)OU Ciirislina:-. postal card.' Frank .1. Ileidl. .1 r. to Anna Mount, Lftml on were iii'iil )i'i)»] Die LOJIK Ijrancli pu'st- (hi- noriltfUitt Mdu of Navcuiiik avenue, Hii lanihi, .;"i. oflicc liinl week. They are made of a variety of tobaccos, domestic and imported, I AT1.AN1K: llItllll.ANlH!. Vlelset Au>'nt KI-HIIII'H. Marlt'lIn and .lumen JI. 'r)H>niit.i (<> Thouta!; W. John C. Diiibrow han resiignod iiii lCiiiuitll. I'lutiin I. T. Meyrm'M jntiiierty, $1. in order to suit varying tastes. ThtMinm W. KiiiiMell t«> Lrmioru 11. Wiitki ticket agent at the Central depot at i'lirtuii 1. T. Meymn properly, $1. Long ltraiir.h. KATON'I'OWN TOWNfillll*. If you are not a user of these brands you ought to try them. Vour lit f'''in>ihl Hurt- MvimleH. Williiun A. CAHJUX to llenty (). Allen. PiortMif mo]MMly, $1. Tii\m V. Lindloy. bold. Lnnil on U. N. fiiiiuxion proiujrty, ?10(). RRONT STREET, FOOT OF BROAD ST., WTIIiRE THE TROLLEYS STOP. «?»»»«"> to Iflarliltt for the. Winter. Jttcoh Wyckoir niul titham to John V. LImlley. Plot «n thnii. N. HlittpiKin inopi'ily. $1. Mrs. Krtil.li Goldbeifj of Keyport huii Jiilin 1>. IIIH! hwin \V. Illk« lo John A. Poor and gone to Florida for tho winter. othem. I.IIIHI on the north aiiln of Front titrcut, Keyport, ?L Jgati**®mn''i flew llov. Mrs. R. H. Stalling of MnUiwan II. H. (i. Irf) li> lUilioit J. Joliiinon. 72 03-100 With tft a son » few duyo ago. iicrcs. 12,000. a slaughter house of my ship" 1 threw all the whisky on board into the sea 44444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 and fled for protection to the authori- ties. On hearing my story they said I should receive the usual penalty, a + fine of £50, for supplying liquor to a native, but thought I had been suffi- + ciently punished by the antics of my royally intoxicated ex-cannibal guest 3A captains from many ports and further volunteered the Informa- were congregated in a marine tion that the chieftain whom I had en- resort at the port of Vancouver, tertained was the man who erased hu- B. O. They were spinning New man flesh from the Fiji bill of fare." Year's yarns. LOUIS "I will tell you a little experience ol mine," said one of them. "On New Year's day, 188G, I shared my plum 4 pudding with an ex-Fiji cannibal. This Is how it came about: I was off Fiji Youthful Year 4 on Dec. 30, and, desiring to spend Christmas in port, I made for Lathala bay, as no pilot was in sight. 1 steered 4 White Grapes by the Ton ! between the dangerous reefs with theli IKE a bowing young page on an eternal waves* splashing to the yards. old castle stair, Over 100 casks of Malaga Grapes, at all prices. Some specially fine fruit is in this lot. We went through like a rocket and L The youthful year stands sweetly 4 anchored in the placid waters beyond. smiling, I disembarked and made for show But he tells not the joys that he holds with some trepidation, having heard for our share + Plain and Mixed Nuts. This Season's Crop. blood curdling stories of the ferocity Nor the gloom of the room where may English Walnuts, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Pecans and Filberts. of the aborigines. lurk our despair, Black Walnuts and Tuscatines for cracking and eating at the Winter fireside. "On reaching the nearest Tillage I Though we follow his beckon be- was destined to be agreeably disap- guiling. Italian Chestnuts for stuffing the Christmas Turkey. pointed. In a large bamboo edifice a band of Presbyterians were conducting Will he labor to bless us, the gallant service. The mission house was filled young page, with natives, and as I listened 1 heard And conduct us through gardens of Jersey and Cape Cod Cranberries. the strains of a hymn I had learned as pleasure? Just the finest ever. actiild: --" " ••"'-1" '•-•'-"'•' Willhe-icad to-the ahrines af thegocd and the sage? "From Greenland's Icy mountains, From India's coral strands. Will he help us to honor our glorious age "My senses were thrilled. Thousands And to give forth our hearts' richest of miles from home In this strange treasure? Jonathans and Spitzenburgs, extra choice and fine, every apple a selected fruit. land, as 1 heard once more the grand Also Baldwins, Greenings, Northern SpyS, Snow Apples and other choice fruit. • - - old hymn from the lips of converted Need we fear that he smiles at our cannibals I said, 'God bless the mis- credulous haste sionaries who are corralling these To discover the fate he's concealing? black sheep and rounding them up In Will he jeer if before him our hopes California and Florida Oranges* Lemons, Tangerines, <&G. the Christian fold!' should lie waste? "In contrast to this peaceful picture Will he prove, like fair fortune, a I visited the chief of the tribe In that friend double faced? Fine Florida Grape Fruit. • . locality. He was MB barbaric and Will ho open old wounds that are ALL PRICES. . : • . fiendish looking a man as It was pos- healing? sible to Imagine. A short woolen shirt was his only garment His massive rotund body was hideous with tattooed scenes of cannibal feasts and dances. Figs and Dates. "With the exception of one finger Extra fine quality Figs and Dates, mostly selected fruit, put up in fancy packages. and a thumb on his right hand, all the ALSO STUFFED FIGS AND DATES. digits had been chopped off, aa well as the toes of both feet. I subsequently learned that this individual struck off a finger or toe at the loss of each wife, •'••' - Lowney's Candies. In original packages. Beautiful boxes of these candies, various sizes and shapes. Also a big variety of other candy. ' Fresh Vegetables! Farm grown arid hothouse vegetables. We always keep a big stock of these goods, receiving shipments almost daily from greenhouses in this locality and from Boston.

Also Bananas, Pineapples, Cocoanuts, Celery, and everything kept in an up-to-date fruit and vegetable store. SWEET CIDER BY THE GALLON. Loins PEATB, Broad Street;, IRecL BanT^r, ItsT. J\ HTGOODS DELIVERED FREE^ , Telephone 108-J. 4^f ^^444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444

A Custom Worth Copying. A New Year's ceremony much more LIKE A BOWINO YOUNG PAOE ON AN OLDexacting than our custom of "swearing OASTLE STAIlt. off" Is indulged in in China. On the last day of the old year the law com- But why question him thus? Let us pels every one to settle accounts with still follow on, his creditors so as to begin the new For tho Lord of the page rules above year with a clean account. If nny him, one cannot pay the debt is canceled, TO THE PUBLIC "THE BOTTLE WAS SEIZED AND HALF EMP- And the Lord of the page is tho In- but there is a great deal of feeling TIED BEFOBE I COULD BECOVKB IT." finite One shown. It is considered so disgraceful according to the ancient custom of the Who will lead to a rest, when t(;o jour- to leave a debt unpaid that the un- tribe, so that, according to computation, ney is done, lucky debtor who cannot discharge his he hud lost eighteen wives. All the spirits of just men that love pecuniary obligations at that time is About Pure Drinks! "After having enjoyed the hospital- him. llabje to be treated with insult nnd in- ity of the chief I left for the vessel, jury. Among the coarser classes they extending a pressing Invitation to my if comes gladness or grief 'tis an in- often break out and smash the furni- hoat to visit me on board ship. The torval brief ture of ii debtor and annoy his family following afternoon, on New Year's That this page shall our spirits be in every possible way, and then he day, the chief, his two sons and eight- loading. cannot got any protection from the CARSTAIRS RYES een slaves boarded my vessel in state. Should he give not success for our la- magistrates, no matter how seriously I set them a New Year's dlnnep, the bor's relief he is injured, as the fact of hla not are the highest grade whiskeys on tho market to-day. When I first secured the ageney best my ship could afford, and when Wo must wither and die with his own paying up cuts him off from all sym- for this whiskey everything was " case goods," but to-day all my customers are drink- all was ready I directed the last de- summer's leaf, pathy. ing Carstairs. All the best hotels in New York are handling this whiskey. scendant of royal blood to the seat of And we'll look to the pages succeed- honor at the head of the table. To ing. the visible displeasure of bis cultured ""*** 'EJ The Unmercenarics. offspring, he grunted dissent and, And when a low bowing young usher ffOLLY good follows who dlo for the PEL BROS.' BEERS squatting on the floor of the cabin, ate of earth I death of It, the food placed before him with his I Fight for tho fun of It, llvo for tho are tho highest priced on the market. They import all their hops and thojbeer has the Shall herald tho year of our dying, I breath of It; * u'olo remaining linger and thumb. I If but failures we've made since tho a/ Catch at tho Instant and drink of tho reputation of comparing favorably with imported beers. I have the agency forBthiB thought of the time when these also year of our birth, minuto, would disappear in honor of the de- Wo will hopo the dear Lord may dis- Thinking not, curing not what may ho boor and am tho only person handling samo in Red Bank. partures of two more wives, leaving cover nomo worth In It; his remaining wives to feed the rabid In tho courage we'vo had to keep Foolish good fellows (and all of us know old stickler for ancient customs with a trying. It), MY ROCHESTER BEER upoon. «&-•-©• Wuatlnit their mldnlglitn In being n. poot, Persia's Wow Year's Is In March. QlviriK tholr liven to tho llfo of humanity. is one of the highest light boors browed. In a recent tost this boer was selected as one "The repast finished, hia royal high- Dreaming of fume—that cxtretno of ln- ness called mo usido and pleaded with In I'crHlu New Year'o la celebrated nanlty; of tho best. ' I In Murcli. Among other ancient cus- mo to give him a glnua of whltiky. I Billy (rood fellown who labor for nclnnco, was foolish enough to grunt Ills re- toms Htill observed, worshiping nt the TjtKlitlnK till? -way for thn mee'f) rellum-*\ qucat and produced a bottle of Scotch. tombs In universal. On New Ycur'H Hearing tlii-ir Iniriicnn with mien of a ovo everybody taken ft bath, dyes tho EVANS' CRE^AM ALE Thin wan Helzed and half emptied lie- Dri'iimlMK of Kratltudo—myth linhornlc! foro I could recover it. hair owl linger nallfl and on the flint' if) alno tho highest priced and bent cream ale on tho market. All tho leading restau- "A Jokyll to Hyde transformation day of the new year goc» to tho tombs All the «nod Mlowii who think not of to mourn and pray. Sometimes the rants in Now York City charge 10c. por mug for this alo. I soil tho samo for 5c. took pliico. I-HH lingo form trembled li'orelKn,' In purl, to tho thliiK tbnt our with uxcllamcnt. Into bin eyes tnrae people become BO crowded lit the tombs Those four articles have been my loadora for the paat aix yours. I also carry a full tho wild glnre with which a thotimtnd thnt they have to mako their prontm- CilvInK »» IIOIMI to tho woltfht of thn coffer, lino of tho vory host Imported and Domestic Cigars. iiavnge futherri had regarded their llonn In turn, all tho while fllllng thoTakhiK what futo ana not men Imvo to trembling victims. No tiger lapping nlr with n pathetic wall. Tho cemo- offer; blood In tho Junglo over spread hln tery of Yezd-1-Khaat, containing tho Thoy mill thn like of them, here's n healtli nostrils with a more cruol curl. I rematiiB of I mum Him of holy mem- to them! would rather faco a hurricane off Cape ory, 1ft particularly noted for thin an- Taint of our lower alma never undo them nual demonstration. Tho devout fuip- Thoy will aurvlvo us all, paused throiiRl Horn thaii a druuken Fiji chieftain. tho portal; FRED FRICK, Sheridan Hotel, Red Bank plemcnt their mourning by kissing tho Ufo often Jcnts at what death mako» Im- "He ltimiod ordori) to his head slaves walls of tliu Illza's tomb. ••MM HHHIMIH which If carried out woul(JJ«ij$jna

•••. mABLBOBO NEWS. OCEANPORT NEWS. '<&&ldeh Wedding «/ Sir. mid Mra.Jle.vliml Service* Iteiu/i Held at the • O. «,'. Herbert. Methodist t'lmrcli. Last Tuesday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Revival services were begun at the Notice! O. C. Herbert celebrated their fiftieth Methodist church Sunday and will be Wedding anniversary. The house was continued two weeks. The meeting filled with guests from New York, Brook- Sunday was well attended and great re- lyn, Plainheld, Shrewsbury, Manasipan ligious enthusiasm was shown. A love andNewton. Thehouse wasboautirully feast was held and there was a roll call Owing to ill health, Mr. C. S. Callman, successor to H. A. Guyon, has decided to decorated and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert of the congregation. Most of the mem- were remarried by Rev. J. It. Humphreys bers responded with testimony and free of Newton. The couple received a num- will offerings for blessings bestowed on close put his business and the undersigned has purchased the entire stock of Edison and ber of gold pieces and their children them during the past year. On Wednes- presented them with a china set and the day night Rev. George L. Dobbins of Victor Talking Machines, Cabinets and Records, as well as bicycles, sundries and ac- grandchildren with a china closet. Long Branch will preach and Rev. T. C. Nelson Applegate of Lakewood visited Parker will conduct some of the meet- relatives here last week. ings next week. Next Sunday will be cessories. Mrs. Arthur DuBois of Freehold and observed at the church as rally day,, and Mrs. Garrett Cottrell of llobcrtsville a roll call of the congregation will be By adding these to our previously very large stock, we believe that at present we visited their grandmother, Mrs. Joseph held. 'i Brower, last Thursday. There is quite some sickness in the Mary Armstrong of Englishtown village. Mrs. Henry Joline and her two have more records in stock than all other dealer^ in the county combined and we offer spent Sunday with her grandfather, children, Vivian and Bertram, Miss Anna Joseph Campbell. Withers, Mrs. Curtis Green and her son, the best selection and treatment possible to those who will'extend their patronage to Arthur Bordon is spending a week at Arnold C, Mrs. Sarah Megill, Mrs. E. Jerseyville. W. Crater, Mrs. John Ward and Mrs. Harriet Herring are sick with grip but Storck of Course. Mrs. Elizabeth Russell gave a dinner are recovering. Mrs. Mary C. Roswell party on Christmas to her children, is confined to the house with a severe If we do not send you our monthly list of new records send us your name, address Thomas Russell of Princeton, Mrs. cold and Mrs. Cowles is kept indoors by Josseph Hesse and Miss Stella Russell of a serious sickness. The Cowles's are a Red Bank, afid Mr. and Mrs. George new family here. and -what machine you use and we will place your name on 'our mailing list and keep Pearl of New York. William Perrine of Newark was a guest Miss Ethel Langwith has been pre- sented with a purse of $20.40 by some you posted. , of his mother, Mrs. Catherine Perrine, of the members of the Methodist church on Saturday. for her services as the church organist. Benjamin J. Ely of Philadelphia spent Rev. W. E. Blackiston, the pastor, re- We sell any make talking machine on the easy payment plan. If you have no ma- part of last week with his father, Dr. ceived a purse of money from his bible J. D. Ely. class last.week. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fields enter- chine, come in and investigate our proposition which will enable you to enjoy the com- tained Mr. and Mrs. Harry Magee and Miss Maud Eldridge spent Christmas family and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fields with relatives at Long Branch. pany, the amusement and the instructiveness during the long winter evenings while you 1 and daughter of Vanderburg at a dinner Douglass Riddle has put shingle en- party on Christmas day. Mrs. Fields closures on the front of his house on and Mra. Magee spent Thursday in Red Mill street and maderejpairs to his front are paying for it at your leisure. Bank. Thomas Fields and Mansfield porch. ^ Barber spent Sunday at Cliff wood. John Ward of Lakewood and LeRoy Ward and Grace Adams of New York Leon Conover of Long Branch has spent Christmas with Mrs. Annie Ward. been spending a week with Thomas P. Crofford Haynes had a party on Sat- Hayward. urday night. The guests were Benja- Rev. J. R. Humphreys of Newton, a min Smith, Douglass Garrigan, William former pastor here, spent Thursday Rosch, John Bailly, Misses Jeanette Incidentally—we are making attractive prices and terms on all pianos carried over with friends in the village. Baillv, Ethel Langwith, Ethel Hibbetts, Mrs. John Morris and family spent Maud Eldridge and Elizabeth Champlin. the holidays, as we desire to reduce same before taking inventory. We have some sur- Christmas in Bayonne. Harry Applegate has been spending a "week in New York. Howard Applegate OCEANIC NEWS. prisingly interesting propositions to offer at present, particularly in reduced prices on and family spent Christmas with Mrs. George Vanderbilt of Hazlet. (lifta for t'hurch and Sunday-School high-grade and standard makes. We will be glad to go over the matter with you. Thomas Connor raffled off a turkey Officials. last Saturday night and it was won by Rev. Frank Deihl, pastor of the Harry VanPelt. Mr. VanPelt paid ten Presbyterian church, received a Morris cents for his chance. chair as a present from the Sunday- Thomas P. Hayward spent Christmas school. Charles E. Deitz, superintend- Youl?" AUNT JANE with at Long Branch. ent of the school, received a silk' um- Rev. and Mrs. R. F. Bresnahan spent brella. Mrs. Samuel Bruce, superintend- last week at Yardville. ent of the Junior society, Miss Eveline The Baptist Sunday-school held its Jeffrey, teacher of the infant class, and Christmas entertainment in the church Samuel Bruce, were remembered by on Monday night. The program con- their classes. A five-dollar gold piece sisted of songs, recitations, a flag was given to Frank Flinn for his as- drill, and a play entitled "Old Woman sistance to the orchestra. Each teacher, in the Shoe." Each member of the pupil and officer got a box of candy, an COURSE. Sunday-Bchool received candy and anorange and a booK. orange. Misses Rena Allen and Mildred En- Andrew Buckalew of Manasquan right will return to normal school at spent Tuesday here with friends. Trenton next Monday. Among the Christmas visitors here Miss Chrissie Bogle, who is spending were Willie Smith of East Orange, who the holiday vacation here, will return spent the day at Thomas Hayward's; on Sunday to Nutley, where she teaches James Brower of Eatontown, who vis- school. ited his brother, Charles Brower; Mr. Thieves stole about $80 worth of liquor MIDDLETOWN VILLAGE NEWS. and Mra. Martin Welsh and Mr, andfrom Thomas Shanley's hotel last week. Mrs, John Miers and their families, who Entrance was gained by breaking the T/i« ChrtstmaH Celebrations of the "worn jjuubts of Mr. and Mrs. John lire- lock at the side entrance to the cellar fiunflau-SchonlH. STORE CLOSES AT 6:00 P. M. EXCEPT SATURDAYS, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. haney; Mr. Armstrong and daughter with a clothes pole. Two men were The Christmas exercises of the Bap- Kate of New York, guests of Mrs. John seen coming out of the cellar on the tist Sunday-school were held Friday Gordon; Thomas Giblon of Newark, night of the robbery and although they night. The program consisted of music whi) visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs.are known no arrests have boen made. by an orchestra, speaking, singing, Michael Gihlon; and Mrs. Clara Bennett The Oceanic fire company has bought inarches and drills. The pastor, Rev. of Freehold, who spent the day with n new hook and ladder truck. The H. It. Goodchild, was remembered with .Mn and Mrs. J. E. Miller. company paid ?!,00l) for the new ap- a purse of gold. The church was paratus. The old truck will be sold. crowded and everybody said it was one Miss Alice Whalen is spending the of the best entertainments ever held in ,, ,, TINTON TAI.LS NEWS. holidays at Brooklyn. the church. Each child was given a John Allen, William Brill, Richard box of candy and an orange. Vine Iliitertainnieiit (.ii'i-it by the GrillHh and John Mahoney spent Christ- The Sunday-school of Christ church mas with relatives here. held its Christmas entertainment Friday The Christmas entertainment of the A reception was given by the Boys' afternoon. The exercises consisted of Suiiday-:ii;hool was h.-ld Saturday night. dub in tlie lyceuni last Saturday night. carols and recitations. Candy and Elijah. Bobbins, the school teacher, had The boys will give an entertainment in oranges were given to the children. I'm going to sell several hundred pairs of Men's, Women's and charge of training the children for the February. M;SJ Elizabeth Casler of Rutherford entertainment and tlie exercises re- • *<*. • «*— is spending the holidays with her par- Boys' Good Shoes at tremendous reductions. They are all my own flected much credit ou him ami his as- ent.0, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Casler. sistants. The program included roeita-, EATONTOWN NEWS. Moris by Eddie Miller, Elizabeth Walling, | Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lufburrow, good stock, and nearly all bran new, but lines that are broken after Several 1'IIHI'H uf SU-1:»CMH In the Leroy and William Lufburrow, Mr. and Marion Crawford, Robert C. Koi-kh'ill '• Mrs. R. Harry Lufburrow and Mr. and and Addie Johnson; a song by Carrie 1'ttltlf/l' lUllHt'f 1'uvtlCH. Mrs. William Thompson spent Christmas the heavy selling prior to the holidays. Every pair a big bargain, Crawford, choruses by the school, and A number of persons of the village with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. VanCleaf of other exercisc'i and addresses. After are on the Kick list. Among them are Asbury Park. the entertaiuiiient candy and oranges Mrs. John Fields,and Stewart Dangler, were given to tin- children. ' I who are nick with pleurisy; Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. James L. Bray and son were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Every Size is now in the Lots, but don't delay, they will go fast. I'earson Bennett and Edward Evans, Mrs. Rufus Casler, Miss Estelle John- James Bray of Red Bank. "who is employed by him, are suffering son, Mrs. Mary J. Wolcott, Mrs. Edwin Haynes, Mrs. Fred Mousor, Mrs. John Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rogers of New from puiHoi! caused by poison ivy. York, who spend the summer here and 4 Mr. and Miv. 1'eaivion Bennett liad a Auniack and Charles Hihbrunner, who LOT 1—Women's Shoes, some were $3.50, at $1.89 g-atheriiiK of relatives and friends on are nick with grip; and Isaac G. King, the winter at the Astor house, Now Christina;), Those present were Mr. and who_issuffering from inllammatoryrheu- York, are stopping at Mrs. Carrie Cono- LOT 2—Women's Handsome $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00 Shoes, at.... 2.40 Mrn. 1'olheimis Wil-'.onof Allenwood; Mr. matism. ver's during the holidays. Family dinner parties were hold at Edward and Howard Osborn, who at- LOT 8—Men's Fine Button and Lace $3.00 and $4.00 Shoes, at. S.30 ' and Mra, Albert Crawford of Tinton tend School at Blair hall, are spending Falls; Mr, and M r.s. Ndward Brown of As- James Sleen's, W. E. Morris's, George LOT 4—Men's Dress and Work Shoes, special at 1.39 bury Park ;>and Mr. and Mrs. K T. Mat- VanWinkle'.s and John M. Roberta's on the holidays with their parents, Mr. thewu oi Freehold. Christmas was Mr. Christmas day. and Mrs. Frank Osborn. LOT 5—Boys' Splendid Shoes, special at 1.89 Kemiett'H birthday and at night he re- Mrs. James F. Covert gave birth to u Miss Margaret Swackhamer, a student ceived a iiiirpririt! visit, from about 'JS> son Christmas eve. at Wellesley college, and her brother LOT 6—Table of Odds and Ends 50c. & 7Bo. I friends and neighbors. Mr. Bennett went A pool table was installed in the lire John, a Htudent at Cheshire, Conn., are to tho door to welcome them and he sup- department's rooms on Monday. spending the holidays at their home here. {toiied they had come to the house for n \ .—«*>- * ,©•_. -.. _ _ dance. It was not till a little later, j Mr. and Mrs. Albert VanZee of Cedar- i When hewan escorted tolluMliningroom I Keimslnir/j News. ville, Va., are visiting Mr. VanZoo's The price on these shoes is so low that they must positively be by three of hin grandchildren, where he Miss 1011a Colliiw and Miss Hello parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aart VnnZeo. Saw the table .spread and a biri.hday! ISroannVr are visiting friend:; at New The young man was recently married cask I advise an early selection to be certain of getting your size. «Sak<> ablaze with ;>7 caiidles, that he rc'- York and Brooklyn. and this ia his first visit home since his Kaombered that t.li(^ day was his birth - i Mr. and Mrs.' William I". Dodd of marriage. day and realized that the visit ol' hin jJersey City Hpent Cliriiitniiis with Mrs Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor and son •I. 1). Menkill. of Old Point Comfort are .spending two i JieiEhboni and liiendiiwaM in celebration of the flay. The birthday feast wan MiHsesKsLellannd Viola Neiwreturned weeks with Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Stark. followed by dancing, ^ameti and other on Thursday fr< i visit, with relatives Mr. Taylor, who wnn employed at a festivities. m Brooklyn. hotel at Old Point Comfort, has given I CLARENCE WHITE _ Miiis CiiH.sie Smith of Brooklyn Hpent up his position. •I* Arthur McGuire is nick with rheuma- ('lirhittimti with her mother, Mm. Ella Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cornell of Spot.n- tinm. Smith, wood upont Criiitmim with Hev. and Mrn. Mr:». Caroline Covert had a Christmas MisiM Addie Covert of .lerney City and A. W. Cornell. family (fathering at which fourteen per- Mr. and Mra. John Gardner of Wow This towimhip ollicialii met at Jiiifbur- sona worn present. York are upending thin week with Mm. row & Thompson's building here Friday BflBH Mary McGuiro of Brooklyn in Fair Haven Wows. from tho front to the rear of the lot no David Soflcl of Fair Havon and Mr. and John B. Covert. and at Atlantic, Highlnndii Monday to thnt the alarm can be heard moro Mm. Myron V. ISrown of Red Bank Vwitiujf her brother, John McGuire. Mini! Welthea Palmer, who attends (iniiih up the yenr'ii work. ChnrlcH II. Dennis ban nold bin iitore Bobort I'eddwi i» viiiiting at New and dwelling now occupied by Walter clearly. wore Kiicutn at n Chrintman dinner at iicliool in Canada, in spending the holi- Mr. and Mra. William Smock of Eaton- Donald Rnnkin'n. days with Mr. and Mm. John Gibonion. town anent Saturday with Mr. and Mm. Miller to William L. Ciindwick. The Mm. John Moruon and daughter Flor- llolmcn H. Itonnett of Kiitonlown and On Wednesday Minn Idu Thorno en- Jacob K. Dickcnnon. Bale was made lafit Thursday by John ence are visiting Mrs. Monioii'n iion, Rev. Jucob Leuppio received a purse Wflliam OfiBlor of thin plnco wont gim- tertained MiftH Citrrio Brown of Itnlford Misn Margaret Conover of Mitnasquan II. Carpenter. Mr. Miller will continue who, in (lick at Now York. from tho Methodist Sunday-nchool and tabtg hero tout Saturday. Mr. Bennett mid Stephen ]Jrounder and Edward in upending the holidays with Mrn. II.hin notion buninoiiH hero. Mr. and Mrn. Isaac 11. Smith, Mr.Mru. Louppio received a five-dollar gold •tun a partridge. Waitta of this plnco. W. Stark. Tho firomon have moved tho llro und Mra. Daniel Allaire, Mr. and Mra, piece from her claim.