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PERTH AMBOY EVENING NEWS, TUESDAY, TOTTENVILLE, KREISCHERVILLE, RICHMOND VALLEY "Having wonderful 'Cascathree months being entirely cured of stomach catarrh and dyspepsia, I think 8 word of praise due to 'Cascarets' for their wonderful composition. have taken numerous other socalled He remedies but without avail, and I find that Cascarets relieve more in a day than all the others have taken would in a year." 108 Mercer James Jersey Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good. Do Good. Never Sicken, Weaken or Gripe, 10c, 25c, 500. Never gold in godnine tablet stamped CC C.

Guaranteed to cure or your money back. 919 TO- NIGHT a care 25c. 50c. WHILE Druggists 10c. WORK YOU SUES, All GRAND REGENT TO VISIT.

Supervising Deputy, Grand Regent Francis F. pay an official visit to Arthur Kill Council, No. 408, Royal Arcanum, at its meeting in nKights of Pythias hall, Tottenville, tonight. At this time a delegation of members of Staten Island Council No. 1,145, of Port Richmond, of which Mr.

Leman is a member, will accompany him on this visitation. It is expected that a large turnout of the members of the local council will be present on this occasion, besides other visitors. Regent Emil Jost will preside and receive the visitors, you do not read the NEWS every day you will miss a great deal. It PHILEMONS HEAR REPORT OF DELEGATE Mrs. William D.

Frerichs, acting president of the Philemon Literary and Historical Society, of Tottenville, who was the delegate to the annual convention of the State Federation Woman's Club at Ithica, last week, made her report to the society at its meeting in the lecture room yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Frerichs presided and conducted the meeting, at which an interesting program was given. Several papers on groups of authors were given. Mrs.

John T. a Hopping read a paper on "Sidney Lanier and his writings; Mrs. P. G. Blight gave a review of the last chapter of Sledman's Poets, of America, and Ethel Hoag gave a paper on "Writers of Industrial Reform." In the musical part of the program Mrs.

W. J. Yetman played songs from Carrie Jacobs Bond and Miss Adele Perotti rendered a piano solo. At the business session plans for the guest night of the society were discussed and the Thanksgiving offering to the poor of the town was taken up. Mrs.

Stephen Cossey, chairman of the philanthropic committee, urges all members to send in their donations to her home in Bentley street not later than 1 o'clock tomorrow so that they can be distribluted to the needy on time. Let the NEWS tell your wants. TOMORROW IN NEW YORK AT WANAMAKER'S Store Opens at 8.30, and Closes at 6 sertion 18 in. deep, all hand-made; now $35. Or, if you would show some of the mahogany, this 45-inch centerpiece, Cluny lace, urn design, $10.

Doilies to match, 6-inch, 50c; 9-inch, 12-inch, $1.25. We guess you are ready for those guests now! First floor, Old Building. Noteworthy November Doings In Each of the Galleries Genuine Leather Furniture Annual saving of 10 to 20 per cent. brings the first cost of this comfortable and enduring furniture down to that of average types. Variety of new designs has been reinforced for the remaining days of the sale.

Notable among them are distinctive patterns in "Flanders" and "Craft-style" types for library and living-room, and a superb showing of fashionable "London models. The latter are of extra luxurious character, covered the finest English morocco. Fifth to Seventh Galleries, New Building. Think what an opportunity to save Christmas money and yet send one of the most acceptable gifts in the realm of furniture. November Carpets and Rugs Price-directory of four especially interesting events: Finest Wilton carpets in French "Period" and Persian designs, $2 to $3 a yard.

All-wool Axminsters, season's new patterns, $1.25 to $2 yard. Dropped patterns of latter at former price. Wilton Velvets, including the new delicate grays and other soft tints; Alex. Smith grade, $1.25 a yard. Best Brussels in fine figuration; begin at $1 a yard.

Sale of standard 9 12-ft. Wilton rugs at $24.50. This grade is frequently sold for half as much again. Average 9 12-ft. Kermanshah carpets at $1.25 to $2.20 a square foot -exceptional.

Hearth-size Mosuls, $13.50, $16 and $22.50. Dispersal of inlaid linoleums, $1.10 a yard, instead of $1.50. Fourth Gallery, New Building. Well-Timed Sale of Renaisance Lace Curtains Especially interesting now as Gotham's custom decrees that curtains must be up by Thanksgiving. Exclusive designs shorn of intermediate profits, therefore priced at $4.50, $5.75, $6.75 and $7.50 a pair.

At $12.75 (usually double), Renaissance curtains that are extra desirable in every particular. So out of the common taht only personal investigation will convey Third their Gallery, desirability, New Building. Cut Glass at About Half Its Normal Price Second Gallery, New Building. Formerly A. T.

Stewart Broad JOHN WANAMAKER way, Fourth Eighth to Tenth St. Unexpected Thanksgiving Day Guest Coming---and the Linen Not Quite Right? Well, Just See How the Wanamaker Linen Store Has Provided for the Emergency Nothing but clean, ready-hemmed linen will answer. And it must be good linen. And there must be enough of it. First, then, for the dinner table-there are to be eight or ten plates, here's a beautiful German linen table cloth, yards long, at the surprisingly little price of clean hemmed napkins to match, fleur-de-lis designs, 26-inch, $4.75 the dozen.

Or these other German linen napkins, inches square, all clean and new, $4.50 the dozen. Then the lunch or card tables--they call for different treatment. If cards, say five tables, here are yard-square cloths, in new designs, $1 each. Beauties! Then for supper--again a "new deal." We have a combination that solves the problem. German linen colth, 3 yards long, with 12 napkins to match, 17-inch, $13 for all.

Between dinner and lunch let's cover the table daintily with these French lace covers, just now at much less than usually. Cluny lace, 90 inches round, lace in- PLEASANT PLAINS, HUGUENOT STATEN ISLAND NEWS PRINCE BAY MANY MASONS AT FUNERAL OF AUGUSTUS E. ROLLE Funeral services for Augustus Edward Rolle, of 375 Broadway, Tottenville, an old resident, were held at his late residence at 7:30 o'clock last night. Besides many friends and relatives a large delegation of members of Huguenot Lodge No. 381, F.

A. of which he was a member, attended in a body. Rev. P. G.

Blight, pastor of St. Paul's M. E. church, officiated at the service of the church. R.

W. Hubbard R. Yetman, past master and past district deputy grand master of the eleventh Masonic district, performed the last rites of that organization. R. w.

John Newstead, chaplain of the lodge, made the prayer. Many floral tributes were received. Huguenot Lodge gent pillow. Interment followed in Bethel cemetery this morning. The bearers were Hubbard R.

Yetman, Charles N. Lehman, C. H. Higbee and George W. DuBois.

WASSERMAN SENT TO CANARSIE FOR CHANGE Policeman Joseph A. Wasserman, the much-transferred officer of the Police Department, who was sent from the census squad to the Adams street station in Brooklyn on Friday, was again transferred yesterday to the One Hundred and Sixty-seventh precinct in Canarsie. Wasserman was formerly one of District Attorney Jerome's favorites and used to work with County Detective Edward Reardon. He was supposed to have an inside track on stuss and poolroom gamblers of the East Side. When Jerome and Reardon fell out Wasserman also got into the bad graces of the District Attorney.

Wasserman's friends hint that he has been giving much valuabe Information concerning the gamblers to President of the Board of Aldermen Mitchell. Wasserman was at the Ninetyninth Precinct station, Tottenville, some time ago in one of his transfers, having been sent down here from Manhattan. SMITH INFIRMARY HAD ANNUAL HARVEST HOME The Smith Infirmary gave its annual Harvest Home festival in Thursday afternoon. The usual donations of canned groceries, preserves, jellies, were attractively arranged in the long halls, and tables heaped with garments and household linens, were in the large reception room. Gifts of money, amounting to $1,200 were also received.

In two other rooms tea coffee were served at tables most attractively arranged. Palms and magnificent chrysanthemums were used as decorations. Edward R. Stettinius, Mrs. FerdiPresiding at the tables, were Mrs.

nand C. Townsend, Mrs. North McLean, Mrs. Dejonge, Mrs. W.

A. Johnson, Mrs. F. William Schefer. G.

Wilcox Assisting and Mrs. Ernest them were Misses Mildred and Maud Walker, Elizabeth Roselle, Elizabeth Irving, Eleanor Allers, Louise Gould, Abby Boody, Belle O' Bryan, Laura Williams, Phyllis King, Edna King, Helen Morris, Francis E. V. Jenkins and Kate Schnakenberg. The president of the Board of Trustees, Mr.

William G. Wilcox, made a very interesting address, telling of the various improvements that have been made in the hospital in the past year and those that are hoped for in near future. He spoke of the need for private rooms that could be had for $15 per week. Mr. Wilcox then introduced the Rev.

John S. Roming, of the Moravian Church at Great Kills, whose remarks of appreciation at the great work done hospital were appropriate and timely. COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION MEETING The second of the series of meetings under the auspices of the Richmond County Sunday School Association was held at the South Baptist church, in Totenville, last night, General State Superintendent Alfred Day and State Secretary Rev. S. M.

Johnson, of teacher training, were present and made addresses. Many Sunday school workers from this secof the island were present. Totion another meeting will be held night at the First Presbyterian church, At this meeting the anStapleton. nual election of the association will take place. A.

M. E. ZION CHURCH AFFAIR. An entertainment under the ausand lyceum of the A. the, Zion church, pices of league of Sandy will be held at the church Ground, A feature of the Thursday night.

evening will be a chicken walk by a' contestants. Games and number of music will be included in the proRefreshments will be served. gram. LECTURE AT GREAT KILLS. lecture in the Moravian The church, Great Kills, last night, under the auspices of the department of education was well attended.

It Harlan I. Smith, of was delivered by New York, who lectured on "Life on Wyoming Ranch." The lecture 8 was illustrated by stereopticon. Taft Is Due Today. Washington, Nov. 22.

President Taft, who is on board the armored eruiser Tennessee, will land in this country today from his trip to PanA wireless dispatch was recetved at the navy department saying that the Tennessee, accompanied by her convoy, the Montana, would into Hampton Roads this morning. Some of the "news" of your immedate neighborhood may be found in the want ads. today. OTIS W. BOYD Main Street, Opp.

Masonic Temple, Headquarters for Talking Machines, Latest Records, Fishing Tackle, Bicycles and Sundries. Agent for the Racycle. Repairing in all its Branches. MANY SEEK TOTTENVILLE POSTOFFICE Now that the name Tottenville adorns the large plate glass window at the postoffice and everything in regard to the change back from Bentley Manor has been settled, many of the wise acres of the town are wondering whether Miss Minnie Sleight, the present postmistress, will be again reappointed for another term of four years. Miss Sleight's term will expire on December 31, as postmaster of Tottenville.

ruary she appointed for four When the change, was made Febyears, as postmaster of Bentley Manor, but since that name has been obliterated from the postoffice map, makes her appointment void, it is said, and now again serving name of Tottenville. It is understood" that several of Tottenville's citizens who fought to have the old name restored, are seeking the appointment of postmaster. It is rumored that Abram E. Johnson, of Amboy avenue, treasurer of the Republican County Committee, 18 looking for the postmastership of this place. Mr.

Johnson, it is sald, is urging the county, committeemen to indorse him. at present one of the general committeemen from the Forty-first election district in Tottenville, and now holds a responsible position at Borough Hall, St. George, Considerable interest is being manifested along this line, who will get the job, whether it will be Miss Sleight or one of the local politicians. CATHOLIC FAIR HERE DREW ANOTHER CNOWD The second night of the fair under the United Societies and Ladies of the parish of the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians in the auditorium hall of the parochial school in Tottenville, last night, like the opening night, drew a large crowd. The various booths did a good business and many articles were sold.

The ice cream and refreshment table was well patronized and turned in a good sum to the treasury. Some of those who were awarded prizes last night were: Elmer Lund, of Perth Amboy; Mrs. Thomas Marshall, Mrs. Emma Peterson, John Hawkins, Miss G. Ford and Miss Lyons.

The fair will be open again tonight, when other attractions will be seen. Dancing is held each night after 10 o'clock. PLEASANT PLAINS Mr. and Mrs. Chester LaForge, of Amboy avenue, entertained friends from Manhattan Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoag were in Tottenville yesterday. Henry Boley, has returned home after several days up the state. Charles Sprague has taken a position in Stapleton.

Peldl spent yesterday in Manhattan. David F. Shea was a Perth Amboy visitor Saturday. Miss Emma Slover was a visitor in Tottenville last night: Walton Manee was in Manhattan yesterday. Walter Grant was in Perth Amboy yesterday.

George Connerly, of Bayonne, was a local visitor yesterday. The Misses Sullivan were in Tottenville last night. Miss Elizabeth Benjamin, of Huguenot, was a visitor in Tottenville last night. A meeting of U. S.

Grant Council, Jr. 0. U. A. was held last night.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoag were in Tottenville last night. Molly Stark Council, Daughters of America, meets tomorrow night. Charles Walters, of Great Kills, and George Ross, of Port Richmond, have gone to Florida to spend three months on a a a houseboat near Miami.

TOTTENVILLE On Sunday, at their home, No. 121 Wood avenue, Lieutenant John H. Cook and family entertained Mrs. John Wright, of Manhattan; Miss Bessie Kane and James Slason, of West Brighton, and William Johnson, of Newark. Mrs.

Marguerite Haywood, of. Richmond Valley, sailed Saturday on the White Star Line steamer Arabic for Liverpool, London, where she will spend several months. Mrs. Frank Valentine and daughter, of Woodbridge, visited her par'ents here yesterday. Miss Elsie Paugh 18 serlously ill at her home in Wood avenue.

John Hannon, of West New Brighton, was in town yesterday. and Mrs. T. W. Woglom, of Johnson avenue, entertained the Five Hundred Club Saturday night.

Two candidates were initiated by Richmond Temple, Pythian Sisters, last night. A monthly meeting of the Richmond Relief Association was held last night. Mrs. Sarah Corson, of Broadway, received word yesterday from her brother, William Farroat, at New Mexico, that his oldest son had died. John Creighton, of Sprague avenue, a retired patrolman, is seriously ill at his home.

Philip Flynn has taken a position in Brooklyn. Bentley Lodge, Odd Fellows, met last night. Health Dilating Suringe WOMEN Forfect in resulte because is dilates. No other method thoroughly cleanses. Physicians endorse this new dilating silver, cannot corrode or break.

Each principle. Dilators made of German Health Syringe is Atted for conned. fion with douche bag allowing down Auk your druggist for The Health or send stamp for Free illustrated book. Correspondence plain sealed lottert. THE HEALTH West Street, Now York For Sale by Laver Drag Co.

NEW STATION NOW IN USE AT ANNADALE The Staten Island Rapid Transit Railroad has abolished the railroad station on the west bound track at Annadale and are now using the new passenger station that WaS erected by the Wood Harmon Company this past summer on the east bound side of the track. The new station was used for the first time last Friday. At this place the switch from the single to the double track is placed and the semaphone signal used in the block system on the Amboy division is also at this place. It is which does away with the brakemen operated from the new a station, having to throw the switch for the train to pass from one side to the other. The new station is thoroughly up-to-date and is credit to the place.

Three operators areon duty at this place on an eight hour shift to operate the signal system. SUMMER RESIDENT DIES. William H. Gilallan, who has a summer residence on Brighton avenue, Raritan Bay Park, died Sunday at his home, 2,067 Valentine avenue, Bronx, after a brief illness. Mr.

Gilfillan was for years old and is survived by his widow, Mae Hooker Gilfillan. The funeral will be held from him late residence tonight at 8 o'clock. Interment will be private. Mr. Gilfillan WAS a member the Veteran Association, Twenty-second Regiment, N.

G. 8. N. and of the Defendam Association Corps of Engineers of the regiment. He was well-known here, where he has been for the past several summers.

BOSTIN SOCIAL TONIGHT. The ladies of eBthel church will hold a a a a a a a a a a Boston social tonight at the home of Mrs. William T. Cottrell, Amboy avenue, Admission, fifteen cents, including refreshments. Proceeds for the beneft of fancy booth at the coming fair.

DETECTIVES ASSIGNED TO LOCAL STATION With the abolishing of the Richmond Borough Detective Bureau at New Brighton, and the reorganization of the Detective Bureau of the city of New York, two detectives have been assigned to duty at the 99th. precinct station, Tottenville. Detectives George Conboy and Grover C. Brown, who have earned places of merit in the department, are the two men sent to this end of the island. Detective Conboy is on days and Brown is on nights.

They are both independent of the police and are under Sergeant John B. Smith, who was formerly in command of the bureau in Brighton. Each precinct on the island, as well as those throughout the entire greater city, have men assigned to them in the same manner. They are all under Inspector Russell, chief of detectives at police headquarters in Manhattan. All have been impressed with importance of concealing their identity.

They have been cautioned to have uniformed policemen make arrests if possible. This is in line with the custom in the United States Secret Service. COMET A. O. DUCK DINNER.

The fret annual duck dinner of the Comet Athletic Club, of Huguenot, at Summerfeldt's Hotel in Huguenot avenue, that place, Saturday night, was attended by many of the members. Lester Oliver, manager and president of the club, acted as toastmaster and called on several of the members, who made impromptu speeches. An elaborate menu was served. CURE OF ECZEMA AND DANDRUFF By One Box of Cuticura Ointment and One Cake of Cuticura Soap. Head Perfectly Clear.

"I am pleased to inform Cutloura you Soap that have been cured by and Ointment. Since I was a boy I have suffered with dandruff, not only from the itching but from its disagreeable appearance in a scaly form all over my head. I had to brush it off my clothes all day long. I used every kind of preparation supposed to cure dandruff, also soaps and shampoos, but it seemed to me that, Instead of improving with these remedies, the dandruff increased, my hair began to fall out and the result was that two months ago eczema even developed on my scalp. 'I suffered so from this that as a last resource I thought I would try Cuticura Soap and Cuticurs Ointment.

They had the most gratifying results for I had used only one box of Cuticura Ointment and a single cake of Cuticura Soap when was cured, the eczema and dandruff were gone and my head perfectly clear, "I can assure you that so long as live no other soap than Outicura will be used by me and all those near to me. I will also add that I will always use Cuticura Ointment as 0. dressing for the hair. I feel that you should know of my cure and if you desire you may use this as a true testimonial which comes from a sufferer of thirty years' standing. will be happy to tell any one of my exbe perience suffering in order from to the assist same those disease.

who may. Acevedo, General Commission Merchant, 59 Pearl New York, Apr. 21, Cuticura Remedies afford the most economical treatment for affections of the akin and scalp. cake of Cuticura Soap (25c.) and a box of Cutleura Ointment (50c.) are often suficient. Sold throughout the world.

Potter Drug Chem. Sole 135 Columbus Boaton, Mass. or Mailed free, $2-page book, an Authority on the Care and Treatment of the Skin, Scalp and Hatr. Aran A Poor Shot. -Ella-He is perfectly killing.

Stella--Strange that he can't hell me to kill Hmp -New York Press. Brighten Up the Home for Thanksgiving-Come to the GREAT SURPLUS STOCK SALE This history smashing sale places a Thanksgiving dining room full of cheer, brightness and refinement within easy reach of all. We have pruned nearly all the profit from the price tag. By all means come to this most important sale and take advantage of the marvelously low prices. REMEMBER! YOUR CREDIT'S AS GOOD AS GOLD AT GREENE'S This Beautiful $30 Solid Oak Buffet Now 19.75 It is a most artistic design and a piece of furniture anyone would be proud to own.

A real beauty in the picture and a real I beauty when you see it on our second floor. The Union Furniture Co. built up their reputation on their fine line of Buffets and Sideboards, and the illustration shows one from their prize assortment. A Buffet is the most up-to-date piece of furniture in a modern dining room; it partly combines the object of a Sideboard, China Closet and Buffet proper, and has a very decorative aprearance. The illustration koes not do justice to the graceful outlines, the artistic carvings and the splendor and magnificence of the effects-it must be seen to be appreciated.

It is highly polNo Money Down Ished; made of selected solid eled mirror. Take advantage of this bargain, TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL. 50c. a week. Regular $30 Buffet oak and has a French bev19.75 Good China Closet Investment A Chiffonier Price Revelation that will Time is money when a Chiffonier go far tow- opportunity like this stares you in ard mak- the face.

Minutes mean dollars. ing your So don't wait, but come here and dining see this Chiffonier, so massive in room a its proportions and so strongly put place of together. The low price is only postrue hospi- sible by reason of 50c. a tality. our stock purchase.

Made of Week You enormous surplus are saving fifty per solid oak, French beveled mirror; cent. on has 5 large, roomy this China drawers. 10 days' Closet in- free trial. Regular vestment $22 value, and it is as safe as a 13.98 ment bond in quality and steady return, with interest in the form of comfort and long service. The picture is an exact reproduc50c.

A WEEK tion of one of the Furniture "leaders." Made of solid selected Union and is an absolute necessity in oak, beautifully the polished modern din 15.98 For Closet This on Easy Handsome Credit $25 Terms. China YOUNG MARRIED PEOPLE You can make your go We Clothe the Entire Family On Easy dollars three times as far in this Great Surplus Stock Sale. We Invite your inspection. Terma, EASIEST FURNITURE Hundreds of $1 system of A Week buying clothTERMS ON people are EARTH. J.w.

GREENE using our Will Furnish OPP. COURT ing on credit Your Home. NEWARK.N.J.. at cash prices. HOUSE.

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