«S,. Amboy Ev . ErJ I\ VOL. XXVII. NO. 971. 14 PAGES. AMBOY, N. FJRiDAY, FEBRUARY 23.1906/ weather—Parity Cloudy, warmer ONE CENT. MAYOR BRACE BORNE TO CRAVE CONCERT WAS GREAT TREAT. AMID THOUSANDS IN MOURNINC. Lyric Mandolin Club Scores An- other Success in Simpson M Service at the E. Church. Impressive Presby- BRAGA'S BIG As delightful a musical entertain- ment as was ever given in this city terian Gould Not was that of the Lyric Mandolin club fGhurch—People in Simpson M. E. church last night, MASQUERADE. under the auspices of the Epworth League. The large audience express- to Get Inside Edifice. Costumes on the ed its appreciation by hearty applause Begin Many Unique and several encores were given. Floor-Handsome Prizes Were The mandolin club is a decidedly popular organization in this cLv. Awarded Since its first it THOUSANDS LINE THE SIDEWALK by Judges. public appearance has won a place in the hearts of the In of the weather con- spile poor music lovers and ttie performance ditions Wednesday night, Braga hull of Flowers- Wreath from President Roose- last night only added to the 'amels Magnlficant Display was crowded who canto with people already won. from this and surrounding towns velt—Elks in at the Church and Red Men Conducted city That the members of the club are Charge ball to attend (he annual masquerade masters of the instrument from So- Service at the Grave-City Has Seldom Seen Such Crowds and reception of Braga Singing which the organization takes its ciety. name is certain and the perfect har- as Turned Out to Last to The costumes were some of the Pay Respects Departed Mayor. mony and unison spoke of much prac- local mas- greatest ever seen at any tice and devotion to the task. the ! Mayor Brace was buried yesterday ley bearing president's card, up- them were a querade. Among huge Two features besides the excellent on which was With willi all the honors the city and its written, deepesi a a duck, the straw owl, hig rooster, playing of the club, stand out prom- sympathy.” the a a people could bestow and thousands man, college girls', monk, inently, One was the The officials of the city and the Chautauqua po-1 monkey, an organ grinder, peddlers, salute David Noe of persons lined the streets. Presi- fire given during the in- lice and departments each sent: and others. All the tramps many termission, and the other was the Roosevelt sent a wreath as also the “lent large large pieces, did Wood- masked ones had a lime until good unfurling of the Stars and Stripes of lilies and 1 illes-of-the-valley as his bridge township officials and all of 12 o'clock when the march took place while the Star Spangled Bannei was the organizations represented at the tribute oi sympathy to the memory before the judges. being funeral. The of the Elks’ played. his lop piece The were as follows: Chris. of him whom he had known in judges Yesterday was Mr. Noe's birthday, that was circular, being white wilh a pur- Larson Thovald Hans Leh- boyhood. The entire city, is, Momberg, as well a.s George Washington's. He ple center of violets. The Raritan Michael Mrs. Frederick practically all who could, witnessed man, Lehaey, was eighty-two rears old. and when Yacht Club, of which Dr. Brace was Mrs. Peter Kuas. Because the funeral procession in which 700 Koyen, and he arose to address the audience he vice commodore, sent a pillow' with of the costumes it was neces- marched and 100 rode in carriage. many appeared as healthy and as strong as a large representation of the club’s for the line of march to be- Joseph E. Strieker was the mar- sary pass the youngest present. Rev. Dr. W. flag in the center. The relatives and fore tile times before shal of the parade for the Elks and judges many C. Snodgrass called upon him and, friends w’ho had made up the camp- could decide to whom to award --" I i ■- the arrangements were handled with- they i a :'i i l I / v | led by the pastor, the church was ti ing parlies which Dr. Brace had tak- the out a hitch. John Hanson was mar- priezs. sea of waring handkerchiefs as the en to the seashore in the summer sent The were awarded as fol- THE NEW BRAKEMAN—I WONDER IF THIS BRAKE WILL REGULATE THE WHOLE TRAIN shal of the Red Men. prizes ! old-young gentleman faced the peo- a large The street, and grounds about the piece. lows: For the most handsome ladies' ple. She First Presbyterian ch'ttrch and the THE CHURCH SERVICE. costume, Mrs. Adolpha Anderson. When the mandolin club began as a and was lawns of city hall park opposite were was dressed (lower girl, claying the Star Spangled Banner in The services in the Presbyterian black with people an hour before the awarded a handsome parlor lamp. the patriotic medley, the last selec- church were impressive in the ex- costume, time set for the services in the For the ladies’ most original FIREMEN HAD MARRIED IN WASHINGTON tion on the program, a large flag, treme. The beautiful ritual of the Mrs. Peter Palmblatt. Site was dress- church. So many members of the var- which had been concealed at the top Elks was used, in accordance with a ed to Alice Roosevelt on ious organizations, the Elks, Red represent of the organ was released by an un- request of the late mayor. awarded Men, Middlesex County Medical So- her wedding day. She was seen string and Old Glory unfurled Fred J. and choir Cox, organist a bureau set. For the ladies’ most WOODBRIDGE. of CELEBRATION. IN NEW JERSEV before the ciety, Daughters Pocahontas, audience, it was greeted master of (he Presbyterian church, Ho- Daughters of Liberty, Knights of Py- comical costume, Mrs. Johanna with hearty applause. was at the organ, and the singing was a thias, the Fire Department, St. Mar’s lier, of New York. She received Miss The club was led by Miss Lillian led by the church’s quartet choir, to Hose Ball McEwan the Bride of John Dr. Austin Scott, Pres- Slovak Society, No. 91, N. S. S., Roy-1 parlor clock. She was dressed rep- Washington Company Formerly Graham and was assisted during the Miss Ella Ramsay, soprano; Miss The la- al Arcanum, Garfield Battery, Rari- resent an old apple woman. Was Attended Wed- H. of This Wed- ident of Gave evening by Miss Rae Moore, soloist; Edna C'oiitts, alto; Jesse ten- to Dayton, City Rutgers College tan Yacht Club, Danish Brotherhood. Slaight, dies’ second comical prize went Largely S. F. Somogyi, ’cellist; Miss Esther and Frank R. Conklin, bass. Hebrew Mutual Aid Society, G. A. R. or, Mrs. Peter Poulson, of King street. nesday Night. nesday Night. Address in High School. G. Till, reciter; Frank Hilgdorf. flut- Veterans, and Westminster Cadets, They sang "Lead, Kindly Light," She was dressed as an old maid. She ist; Miss Augusta Farrington and “Come Unto and Lover besides all of the city officials, includ- Me,” "Jesus, received a bouquet holder. Washington Hose & Chemical Com- John Herbert Dayton, of State T)r. Austin Scoit. until recently Ernest Hilsdorf, accompanists; Mrs. of My Soul.” most hand- now ing the members of the various muni- For the gentlemen’s pany, Xo. a, scored as complete a suc- street; a prominent young architect president of Rutgers college, and William Hesser, organist. Mr. Cox played Beethoven’s funeral who cess as cipal boards and the police force, that some costume, Peter Peterson, with its tenth annual ball Umi of this city, and Miss Amy B. McEw- occupying a history professorship in Following is the program render- march and Chopin’s funeral march. a was awarded this the church was filled to overflowing. was dressed as prince, of any other hall here -fcfTfter, en, of Woodbridge, were married at that college, addressed the students ed : On the pul pit were seated those of- a Even then there were many members a rocking chair. For the gentlemen's and the results were pratcically simi-1 the home of the bride's father, Jo- of the high school and number of Part One ficers of the Elks who took and of some of the above organizations part most comical costume, Albert Weiss- lar to those of the Washingtons’ own seph McEwen, Rahway and Wood- guests Wednesday afternoon in the "Tannhauser’’—Potpourri —Wagner Rev. Harlan G. Mendenhall, D.D., was 1 who were not in the church. Very- man received a parlor table. He was affairs in recent years. It held bridge avenues, Woodbridge, Satur- auditorium of the high school build- Lyric Mandolin Club Rev. James H. Northrup, Rev. W. C. owl. For the few of the public managed to get in. dressed as a huge gen- in Wilder Hall Wednesday night. day night. ing. "Hanging a Picture" D.D., and Rev. W. P.'Hill. I An- Thousands stood about the church Snodgrass, tlemen’s second comical prize, The crowd was a large one, but the The ceremony, which took place at Dr. Scott spoke on George Wash- Miss Esther G. Till Richard F. exalted ruler of I * throughout the course of the services White, drew Anderson, who represented a best of order and social enjoyment 8 o'clock, in the parlor, was perform- ington's experience in New Jersey and "Thou Art Mine All”—Th. Bradsky the Elks, w as in and the oth- was set. while others lined the thoroughfares charge, [ plumber, awarded a smoking reigned throughout. Only soft drinks ed by Rev. W. S. McCowan, pastor of he called his subject, "Washington at Miss Rae Moore er officers who look were Past along which the funeral procession part For the gentlemen’s most original were on sale and about midnight sup- the M. E. church, of Woodbridge. School in New Jersey." Though he "Romance Sans Paroles" Exalted Ruler Frank who was to pass on its way to Alpine Crowther, costume, Peter Johnson, who was per was served at long tables on the ! The bridesmaid was Miss Bertha spoke but three-quarters of an hour. —D. van Goons and offered a cemetery and other thousands went spoke touchingly pray- dressed as a monk, received a pipe. stage. Almost every one purchased Mundy, of Woodbridge, and the best Dr. Scott gave an interesting recital Mr. S. F. Somogyi er; and Esteemed H. at once to the cemetery, where many Leading Knight. The first group prize of $r, in gold this supper and the menu was of such man was Ernest Hilsdorf, of this of a few of the nine times when "Miss Hulda's Offer" O. Esteemed L. followed after the services at the Bishop, Loyal Knight went to the college girls. They were a standard of excellence as to make it city. Tne house was beautifully dec- Washington established his headquar- Miss Till M. Rossi and Esteemed church. Lecturing Misses Mary Yenk, Jennie Jorgenson, worth double the twenty-five cents orated with palms and flowers. ters in this state during the War of "The C dier”—Overture H. E. I lie Procession. Knight Pickersgill. Mttntie Jorgenson, and Clara Neilson, charged for it. The bride was dressed in white ! the Revolution, on some occasions —Rollinson Dr. Mr. and Col- from about close to this The The procession did not start for an Mendenhall, Northrup and represented Harvard, Yale, The dancing lasted silk and carried a shower bouquet of roming very city. Mandolin Club Dr. Crowther of The door of the war was the sur- hour after the conclusion of the ser- spoke beautifully umbia, and Princeton. 8:3D o’clock until between 4 and 5! white roses and sweet peas. The turning-point Part Two Dr. Brace’s his and said. vice, because of the time occupied by character, charity prize, a sack of potatoes, was award- o’clock yesterday morning. Music bridesmaid was attired in pink silk prise at Trenton, Dr. Scott "Carman"—“Fantasia” —Bizet kindness. the people passing through the ed to Carl Christiansen, of Matawan. was furnished by Morrissey’s orches- mull, and carried pink carnations and Washington spent more than one- Mandolin Club Mr. made a fourth of his the Revo- church and viewing the face of him Northrup touching The affair lasted until an early tra. The hall was beautifully deco- sweet peas. The wedding march was time during "The Sea Bird’s Message" reference to a of flowers sent over in within they mourned. The head of the line bouquet hour yesterday morning. The music rated in patriotic style, flags being played by Miss Madora Dayton, at the lution. two years all, —Adam Geibct a whom Dr. Brace once re- New was at State and Smith streets. by hoy for dancing was furnished by Prof. used in abudancc. An immense accompanied by Stephen So- Jersey's borders. Miss Rae Moore 1 piano, stored from a condition in One fact which Dr. Scott declared When they finally got under way, i precarious Hosselet. I,. \V. Smith was charge painting of George Washington was mogyi, on the violin. Mr. and Mrs. "Allegro” from "Trio Brilliant" to health. ii was with Ihe two barouches filled good of the floor. hung at the western end of the hail Dayton received many handsome should make every Jerseyman proud —F. Hunten Tin- Elks’ Roll Call. is that when the first monument to with flowers and then the hearse and A Washington Hose Company banner presents, among which was a com- Flute, 'Cello and Piano An of the Elks’ tit- i which one was never then the long line of coaches, all fol- : impressive part hung over the stage. plete dining room set from the bride- Washington, Miss Till lowing in order the organizations ual was the calling of the mourned The members of the company were three best friends, L. B. built, was being planned, ii was de- "My Dearest Heart” groom's of named above. The Westminster Ca- brother’s name thrice by the secre- | everywhere in evidence looking out Moore. Ernest Hilsdorf and Stephen rided to place thereon mention —Arthur Sullivan tary, and the of the bell this for Hie comfort and of the five chief events of tlie war in dets life and drum corps, assisted by sounding During February enjoyment Somogyi. Miss Rae Moore eleven times. which had figured, and two from the Independents, marched their guests. The dining room suit was present- Washington "Patriotic Medley Overture"—Leon had with the Grand Army veterans and The wreath sent by President George Seaman was floor manager, ed to the newly wedded couple be- three of the five events chosen Mandolin Club Sale Dr. Scott Westminster Cadets. Their drums Roosevelt hung in front of the Giearanee and the assistant floor managers were cause Mr. Dayton's three friends had taken place in New Jersey. mused a in of the were muffled. preacher’s desk, and Dr. Brace clasp- .lames Lynch and Thomas Baker. The won a wager from him, the result of laugh when, telling we'll give lo Blue Stamp Collectors of a river lie The pallbearers, eight active and ed in his hand a lily from it. The flor- arrangement commit tw comprised an agreement made over five years trossing by rowboat, al the said that did not have as many MADISON AVE. PAVING twenty-four honorary, two active and pieces were arranged across Andrew Anderson, chairman; George ago. At that time it was agreed that they in those as we have now six honorary from each of the four entire width of the pulpit. Seaman, Theodore Achenberg, James the first one to get married should bridges days It 2 o’clock over the Raritan. organizations, Elks, Knights of Py- was a few minutes after 50 Blue Lynch and Frank Van Syckel. On present the others a $5 hill. Later WILL BE DISCUSSED. the coffin was borne from the i Stamps i/i iivuu pure runir —‘mui uumv thias, Ked Men and St.. Mark's So- when the reception committee were. L. H. this was changed to $20 each. A few house to the the a of $1.00, and and said that it is the final victory ciety, walked ul‘either side of the! church, through with purchase Franke, Sr., Alexander Seguine, and days before his marriage he present- Public Hearing on the Question to 'hat counts and not the failures hearse. park. The pallbearers were followed Thomas Anderson. ed to each a check for $20. The three many which come before the final triumph. be Held in the Hall The crowd at the cemetery was by the members of the family and j friends put the money together and City the intimate friends and the city of- the In support of this. Dr. Scott said that not. quite as severe a jam as that ; Double CHANGES AT BREIG'S. addd more to it and purchased Tonight. fieiais. The various Stamps Washington did not win a single real which had swarmed in city hall organizations dining room suit. the Revolution, but he fell in at the park and slowly made above To outwit a of friends who battle during square a few hours before, but it was, with all other purchases Have a Large Show Window With Enterance number A public hearing will be given by their into the church. bv this finally brought the cause for which nevertheless, so large that the plots way that amount, presenting were bound to lot everyone know that the Board of Aldermen tonight at the at the Side. he had fought to a triumphant con- and paths around were covered with After the service, members of Coupon. they were just married, Mr. and Mrs. city hall to all who wish to speak to Good for the month of is alterations! clusion. He said that Washington the who stood solid until tlie organizations passed the front L. Briegs having Dayton boarded the 10:1-1 train from about the Madison avenue paving people just 1906. of the the and February, made to his store in Smith street was "at school” throughout the after the freeing of a dove, a beauti- church, past casket, Woodbridge for this city, but got off matter. There is some opposition to will include a modern swell ful part of the Red Men’s ritual. they were followed by the public, which at Spa Springs, where a carriage was struggle. brick, for which more bids were re- of the and other The glee elitb of the high school Tho crowds were the largest for the members family and glass front improvements, in waiting for them. They then drove ceived by far than either of the two o! will be on the east side, sang two patriotic selections and. af- this cily in the memory of the oldest friends and the city officials, all the entrance to Rahway, from where they caught a other materials advertised for. The whom to ride to the room for a show window. ter the address the entire audience of those who saw them, and an aver- were cemetery, giving large train for Washington, where they will i P,. received by the aldermen Mon- "America.” The auditorium was age of several of the most conserva- remained in their seats at the front spend a couple of weeks. sang day night asking them to delay the ItKSOMTIOXS. with The eighth tive estimates placed the number of of tlie church while the long line When .they return from the wed- decorated flags. awarding of the contract until after Penh Amboy, X’. J., Feb. 23, 190li from school No. 7 was and in the filed by the casket, the people pass- ding tour, Mr. and Mrs. will grade class the declared that brick and people viewing proces- will be given to those bringing the in His Dayton hearing, Whereas, Almighty has, in this as were also the higher sion at from 15,000 to 20,000. Many their books and making a reside city. present, wood block were inserted in the peti- stamp infinite mercy, seen fit to call from the school (Continued on Page 2.) Those present at the were grammar classes in high and were here from other towns. purchase, of no matter how small our midst our beloved mayor and wedding tion. after many had signed it; as follows: From At the grave the people were in a an amount, and friend, H. Martyn Brace, M. D.. Penh Amboy. Mr. buildings. that it was reported that some of the Mrs. Hr. Snodgrass at No. 5. large circlb, the inner rings being RESOLUTIONS. therefore be it and Spencer Dayton. Mr. and samples submitted by bidders are not of Rev. Dr. W. C. Snodgrass, pastor of eomposd of the members of the vari- Perth Amboy, N. J., Feb. 23, 1901!. Resolved, that we, the Board Mrs. William Dayton, Mr. and Mrs. proper grade. All will be allowed to ) Health in the City of Perth Amboy. Samuel Mr. Simpson M. E. church, addressed the ous organizations. Whereas, in the death of our \ Hornsby, and Mrs. John air their views tonight, 10 New Jersey, feel that in the taking Mr. and Mrs. of the four upper rooms in The family and close friends and mayor, H. Martyn Brace, the com- Extra Stamps H. Hilsdorf, Fritz Hoy- pupils A large delegation of the residents has sustained the away of Mayor Brace, we have sus- school No 1. Wednesday afternoon. were within the circle, munity at large of Madison avenue will be present city offleiajs tained the loss of who en- less of a faithful and tried public with Royal Tooth Powder, Talcum one had on He told of Washington from the time at the side of the grave. Jorgen Mar- (Continued Page 2.) with a petition asking that the officer and of a true and be it or Footease, at.5c deared himself 10 all, both in his He declar- friend, of his birth to his death. and not tinusen, pit)phot of Po Ambo Tribe, capacity as the chief executive of our street pavement be of brick Resolved that we, the Board of. 13 ed that his life towered above every- conducted the service at For Bargain List See Page city, and in his professional life, and in bitulithie as a second petition to ].,,0.iR. Ml Excise of the City of Perth Amboy, of has one else of his time as the dome the grave, and Dr. Mendenhall and feel that in the calling Dr. Brace to that there passed from amongst the council requested. The petition St. Peter's towers above the hills of j Mr. Norflirup each took part. another life, there has been taken us a man whose charity, kind heart- Be no in our exten- for brick has the names of nearly ev- \ edness and estimable have delayed Rome. from us one whoso life was filled qualities cry resident on it. while the other pe- him a place in the hearts of we have Before Dr. spoke there VIEWED THE BODY. with charity and justice, and who |given sive alterations, Snodgrass so it is said, has only a few. ; of this tition, was ever at the call of GRlENBAUfS the citizens community which was a short program. The school was to the ready duty, The Brace home open will endure so as life Itn of either in his or in his long shall last, postponed opening "Potomac Bells." and Dora and from 9 until 12 o’clock professional 400 402 State St. sang Leave "WANT" advs. at branch of- public yester- to and be it further public life, respond without count- new store, corner of Lillie Singer played a piano duet. At day morning and an unceasing stream Resolved that this board extend to our ing the cost, and be it further j the close the school "The First _ the widow and sang of people from every walk of life and Resolved, that we do extend to his I family of Mayor Smith and Sis until Brace their deepest in High Elag." \ all parts of the city passed in and family our sincere sympathy and sor- sympathy this, froi* their hour of bereavement. out, pausing to gaze upon the face row for them in their irreparable Buy Your Mii-K Saturday. March 3rd. NOTICE. The Board of Health in the Out of ten'"little stores” in your of Dr. Brace, whom nearly all had loss. City A public meeting will be held in MULU^S’ of Perth Amboy, New its two will ex- and to view The Board of Excise in the City of Jersey, by part of the city, about known, the fldral pieces committee, Cith Hall tonight at S o'clock, to Perth Amboy. PROGRESS pand and grow into big stores In time which made the parlor lqok like a JOHN R. PARR, nil parties interested in the I ABEL HANSEN, Dairy — and it will be the two which are give conservatory. Sanitary II. S1IKAUOVTTZ, WINE A»D SPIRIT CO, \l uli-on Avenue matter WILLIAM HOY. "more than they Paving At the head of the c, et lay the Cream Fresh fivery Cay JOS. U. advertising now. Commutes. Hflfevy Whipping QUICK. clt m< e to oe heard. I* can afford.” 378 *-*3 wreath of lilies and f-the-val * 384-2-23-lt. (pm piMMi*1 nifl'A ■3S3-2-23-U itJM

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