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WAliTED—Fifty girlt and women for Mwing on machinei. Thoae ^wanting employment notify E. B. 3rin4eC Bo. 12 Brooklyn avenae, Vieeport. Tel. 191-M. 3-3-lt
TO RENT—At Bfllmore, six-room
houae. tmall barn, garden space, nenr
depot. Inquire A. R, Bmlth. Bellmore.
Phone 60-W. a-3-a!t
FOR HALE—Edison wax' records in good condition. Will sell cheap, (^all or ad¬ dreaa. VanAvery. 183 North Columbut avenue, Freeport. ."V-S-It'
WANTED—Y'oung man who can tako orders for a very attractive and easy •etllng product. About 400 per cent. proflt. Tou furnlah {SO againat |300 and long experience, liulit 60—80. Ad¬ dress Colby, care Oreenleaf, Rose alreet, Freeport. 2-25-tf
•"OR SALE—At Rooaevelt. Seven room houHe; all Irn provements; gat and ¦electric lighting: hardwood floor*; tile Aathroom: biirgalii: eusy terms: trolley atop 69. Kdiyard UIh. Mnln afreet, Roosevell. 2-18-4t
FOR HALI-;—ISO-egg el.-ctric incubator and brooder: ch<-ap, Inguire Care¬ taker Hoffman Pluce, 265 .South Ocean avenue, Freeport, 2-11-tf
FOR SALK—Single Comb Rhode Island
Red eggs for setting, J. S. De Mott,
L.eonard avenue. Phone 389-W. 2-4-6t
¦TWO big seven-passenger cars. Loco •-48. Marquette 4-40, flne condition and perfect running order. Cost $8400. Bell for flOOO cash, or trade for real eatate or dlamonda to value of $1600. IL J aicCord. Merrick. L. I.
rOR SALE—22H a.:re farm in Maaaa- ehusetts; healthy climate; purest
ranning water; beautiful tcenery; 10-
room houte, garage and ttable. Price,
¦•,000 cath.
ALSO
TO RENT—Small houte at Rooaevelt, $7.00 per month. Apply at Quality
Bakery, corner Qrove ttreet and Olive
Boulevard, Freeport, 10-22-tf
WANTED—Work by the day; good
cook and laundress. Carrie Archer,
a$ Henry ttreet. 11-6-tf
NO. MERRICK
The Merrick Hook. Ladder and £ii- (lae Companr No. 2 held its flrtt an- Dlrersary entertainment and danca in Flre Hall, Camp UroundB. lai!t Satui¬ day eveninK. which was attended anU tborougbly enjoyed by more than one hundred persons, Thoae who atteno- ad the prevlotu entertainment, held in the same place on Jan. 29, gpread the news of the good time they bad, which, no doubt, with the popuiaru> of the entertalnera. filled the Iiall to ItH capacity.
The program opened with "Tbe
iConxIng Man," and needless to aay as
["Uncle Billy" Walters approached
the footlights the continued applause
jwas deafening. Mr. Walters as Mr.
Oates and his daughter. Mrs. Carl
L'Hommedieu. as Mrs. Oates. In the
I side-splitting situation created with
their servant, Mrs. Charles Varneke.
aa Joe Hardback. "The Coming Man."
under th<^ advice of Mr. John Camei
on, as the.negro seiwant, will never
be forgotten by anyone so fortunate
as to have witnessed it.
Between the plays Miss Vera Thamm, the soprano idol of this vi¬ cinity, rendered a most charming solu and responded to a hearty encore. Lit¬ tle Miss Jennie Midmer sang in a nianner and with a grace and sweet¬ ness bardly ever seen or heard in one of such tender years.
Messrs. John Cameron and Charles Varneke were some burnt cork artists, and In their dialogue and songs elicit¬ ed a wonderful degree of mirth and appreciation from the audfence.
Mr. George B. Comer, the popular South Side baritone. In appropriate make-up, rendered two songs Irt negro dialect. Mr. Comer not only has a wonderful voice but the good tasiv and Judgment that wins and holds his audience from start to flnish, thun making his appearance on the stage an Incident of rare delight.
Miss Marie Dedick accompanied .Miss Thamm on the piano, displaying rare ability and technique.
Master Charles Brandrup of Free- port accompanied his uncle, Mr. Com¬ er, on the piano, anu afterwards gave two piano selections which were en¬ thusiastically received.
The program concluded with the farce comedy, "O'Orady's Appoint¬ ment. " "Uncle Billy" Walters took
{the part of Bernard O'Grady, a typi¬ cal Irishman, and Mra S. R. Todd
I represented Mrs. Mary Ellen O'Orady. O'Orady's delineation of hia appoint¬ ment aa "engineer to the Morg," waa a source of great delight to Mrs. O'Orady, who had supported the fam¬ ily over the wash tub with one foot on the cradle rocker aa well as to the
{landlord and policeman, wbo were
, trying to evict the O'Oradye. The latter pans were ably taken by .Messrs. Varneke and Cameron.
The event terminated with a very enijoyable dance in tbe neat and spac¬ ious flre hall, whicb was neatly decor¬ ated with American flags and bunting. Sandwiches, cake. Ice cream-and coffee were served (luring the Inter¬ vals of dancing.
A goodly sum was realized for the lirenieii's fund.
North Menick Penonals.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Fox and .MKss Bessie Mead have returned to their homes in .Vew York City after a rery enjoyable time spent at the home of Mrs, Fo.x'a parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil¬ liam Walters, in the Camp Oround. The party fairly lived during their visit upon the Bunker Pond, enjoying tiie skating. Mr. Fox is connected with the New York City Interboro Rallyway System, and Miss Mead Is a teacher In the public schools at Green Point.
F, W, Schreiber of Richard avenue. Camp Ground, has gone to Central Ohio to take charrge of work for tlie N'atlonal Cable and Conduit Com¬ pany, Mr. Schreiber Tias had charge of similar work for the same company at Hastings, N. Y,
FOR SALE
TWO CHESTES WHITE BBEEDINO SOWS WITH PIQS SIXTEEN PIOS, 8 TO 10 WEEKS OLD, FOR BREESmG, PEB PAIR, $8.00 UP. (
INQUIRE
FRED GUMPP
ATLANTIC AND BAYVIEW. A VENUES FREEPORT, L. I.
Telephone 974.
Civic Leaerue.
The .Merrick Civic League !.¦> uOt unly unusually active but is obtaining good results in its efforts In matters luoking for the betterment of condi¬ tions in the village. The question ot domestic light for domestic use, at least, is now an assured fact. Surely the members of this league deserve the hearty support and encourage¬ ment of every resident of Merrick In any and every effort put forth to Im¬ prove the vlllage.
It "is sincerely hoped that the few/ who uot only stand back .and obstruct the work of the league but convey misleading and erroneous facts to the I>ress concerning Its endeavors wlll soon fall into line and help the work along.
The meagre and insufflclent gas lighting around the railroad station shows the necessity of having electric lif^ht in Merrick at once.
Returned From Southern Trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Southard of Baldwin have returned from a pleasant trip through tbe South.
Died in North Carolina.
Mrs. Valentine Smltb, aged 61, of Baldwin, died last week In North Carolina, where she bad gone with liopes of regaining her health.
Know your Motor Car better
Instructions for Owners and Prospective Owners
We extend a cordial invitation to motor car ownera, pnMpeotive ownen and those interested in motor cars to visit our salesroonu and receive a comprehensive explanation of aatomobile construction details, the advantages and disadvantages of different designs and methods.
Tou will obtain information that will enable you to obtain better service and satisfaction from your own oar, no matter what oar you may own.
for the purpose of demonstration, a CadiUao, Type 63 eight-cylinder ohasaia will be used. Portions have been out open that you may see and undentand the xm- portant 'working parts.
Thia ohaiais is a dupUoate of the one shown at the San Francisoo Exposition— the only V-type engine exhibited.
It ia the same type of ohaaaia which proved to be the centre of attraction at the New Tork, Fhiladelphia, Chicago and other automobile shows.
The display will be held during Maroh 3, 4 and 5.
It wUl be to your advantage not to miss this opportunity.
G. Bennett Smith
FreqxMTt. L I.
WANTAGH
On Thursday of last week the bas¬ ketball team of tbe Oood Cbeer Olub played the Weatbury team at West¬ bury and defeated them by a score of 6 to 4. This was a bard-fought game and the flrst time the Weatbury girls lost cn their own court.
Ml<u> Catbcrino Mahler of Hera York City and Mrs. Christina Mahler of Amityvllle were the guests of Frank Mahler over Sunday.
Mrs. T. S. Braithwaite entertained tliL- members of the Ladies' Aid So¬ ciety at the parsonage tin Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Carpenter of .VIerrick recently visited Mrs. Carpen¬ ter's mother and father, Mr .and Mrs. John Walters.
Mrs. Frank Box Is ill with the grip.
The men of Wantagh Harbor are anxious to have gas lights placed on Cornelius avenue and Valentine place as they tblnk tbis will be a great im¬ provement and convenience.
.Mrs. A. A. Senne spent several days in New York City last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Thomas are now playing In a theatre In Danbury, Conn.
A spelling contest was held in the school last Friday between Rooms J aud 4. Room 4 was seven-tenths of a point ahead of Room 3. Oreat in¬ terest was sliowu In tJie coni«^t.
"The Consecration of Strength" Is the topic of the Cbristian Endeavor Society this (Friday) evening In the church. Business meeting will fol¬ low the regular meeting.
Don't forget Carl Dexter and Mrs. Dexter in the parish house next Wed¬ nesday night. Mr. Dexter Is the man who will make you laugh by bin humor ^nd wonderpower of Imitation. Ho is a good story teller also. Mrs. Dexter wlll please you by her singing and musicat ability. The proceeds wili be for the beneflt of the church.
The Kings' Daughters Society lield a pinochle and euchre at the home of Mrs. James M. Seaman on Tuesday afternoon.
The Sacrament of the Lord'.s Sup- IJer wili be administered In the Me¬ morial Congregational church next Sunday morning. The pastor will speak about "The First Christian Martyr." In the evening his theme will be "The Gospel and the Great¬ ness of Creation." Sunday school will meet at 2.30, and the Young Peo- Dle's Society on Priday night at 7.4.') o'clock. All are cordially invited to join in the services of this church.
William S. Wells has been conflned to his home for several days with Ill¬ ness. »
The Wantagh basketball team met llie Red So.x of Rockville Centre on Monday night and defeated them by the score of 24 to IC.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Corsa aie entertaining a llttie girl in their liome. Mother and baby are both do¬ ing well, Mrs. Corsa Is the daughter of Mr .and Mr.s. Fred Schaardt
Mrs. Thomas J. Davis has beeu ill for several days this week.
Tlie Ladies' Aid Society is planning to hold a sale.In the parish house some time In April.
The Wantagh Union school was closed on Tuesday, Feb. 22, ln> mem¬ ory of George Washington's birthday.
MIhh Florence Baldwin attended a reception held Tuesday evening at Amityville.
A green tea was held Saturday. 18, at the home of Mrs. Corodon Norton.
The sixteenth annual supper'and dance of the firemen was held Wash¬ ington's birthday eve at the Firemen's Hall.
The young mon of Freepori 'split .><ides" and played hockey on the waterworks pond on Feb. 20. They played In Wantagii and the score was 7 to 1 in favor of Dr. H.atnmond's side side.
There was a inrge .^upper held in tho Fire Hall Monday night for the beneflt of the flremen.
Mr.s, Herrilch is very sick al her home.
The card club met Saturday even¬ ing at the homo of Mrs. J. H. Davis. Refreshments were served after the games.
Good .skating was enjoyed on the waterworks pond the past week.
MI.SS Lucile J, McKinley, of Brook¬ lyn, visited her grandmother, Mrs. George Relliy, of Wantagh Harbor, on Sunday.
Master Edward Michond, of Wan tagh Harbor, Is seriously 111.
The Wantagh girls' basketball team played the Baldwin glrle, the Wantagh girls winning the game. The game was played at the Oceansido club house on Friday evening.
The Wantagh boys played basket ball with the Oceanside team, tbe Wantagh boys winning the game. "The game was played at the Oceanside club house Friday Evening.
Miss Edith Bradley, of Wantagh, Is spending a few days with relatives In Brooklyn.
Masters Charles and Authur Rtiesch are conflned to their homo with the whooping cough.
Mrs. Herman Horn, of Wantagh Harbor, bas been very sick for several days.
Mrs. John Bonert, of Wantagh Har¬ bor, has recorered from the grip and a heavy cold.
Mrs. Frank Meyer spent an enjoy¬ able time Sunday with friende In The Bronx.
Mrs. Philip Stnessel is visiting some friends in New York.
Mrs. Barbara Is harlng a two weeks' vacation and la staying in Brooklyn with her son.
SEAFORD
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bowles are the happy parents of twin gfrls. wno arrived on Tbursday of last week. Mother and children are doing nicely.
Miss Katherine Ling spent the week end In^Brooklyn with relat'ves.
Mrs. Louts Ketcham Is slowly re¬ covering from injuries sustained froui a fall on the ice which happened som<< time ago.
Miss Mabel Smith or Freeport, L. I., visited Mrs. Louis Ketcham Sunday last.
The services in tlie Episcopal church for Sunday next will be Sun¬ day school at 10 o'clock and morning services at 10.4.0 o'clock.
Miss Bertha Ehllnger has been vis¬ iting her sister and hrother-ln-law at Long Island City.
On Thursday evening an oyster sup¬ per was given by the Ladles' Guild, The proceeds of which went to the St. Michael and Ail Angels' church. A good supper was enjoyed by all.
Miss Emma Steck made a short visit to Seaford on Sunday last.
Mrs. Henry Haff gave birth to a young daughter on Feb. 22. tjotn mother and daughter are doing nicely.
Mr, Louis Ketcham and Mr. Oeorge Rohr made a trip to the city on Mon¬ day and purchased another horse.
Mr, and Mrs. Charles Haft with a few friends motored to Freeport on Monday last. While there, the happy party enjoyed the pictures at the American Theatre.
Inial avenue. The funeral Benriees I were held on Sunday and the Inter¬ nment waa made In Greenfleld ceme-
I The Boy Scouts of Rooaev«lt. under fthe able leadership of Charles Peters- sen bare begun their spring activities. They have rented Sanders Hall for headquarters. They wlll bold a bene¬ fit at the Royal Theatre on March 9. Tickets are selling at 26 cents each.
The monster entertainment of tbe Harmony Hepublican Club will be held at tbe Royal Theatre on Marcb 17. The committee on entertainment Is makina considerable headway. There will be seven reels of pictures and eight vaudeville acta' One of
Union Free School, Wantagh. The following are the perfect at¬ tendance records for the various rooms:
Room U—Paul Dyckman, Essad McKaJ>a and Raymond Seaman. Aver¬ age, 80.5 per eent.
Room in—Talbot Baldwin, Fred Box. Henry Harrlich, Reuben Nelaon, Harold Waltera. Edgar Senne. Lucy Albrecht, Adelaide Ludford, Cecilia Bfeyar, Ruth Oamer. Average, 82 p«>r ;eeat. I Room I—Charles Baldwin, Carl
Dreyer. AvenMre, 56.2 per cent. I Room rv—^riorence Baldwin, Cor¬ nelia Senna, Christina Ludford. Maude Smith. KIsIa StowMl. Ewald Albrecht. Cbarlw Coron, Donald Jacksbn, Rob¬ ert Loudoo. Frank Mahler, Oordon Mayer, Aitliiir Olsen. Averaia, tS.! per aaat.
ROOSEVELT
The Catholic church of this place wlll hold a euchre at the Board of Trade Hall on Friday, March 3. at i p. m. All are welcome; handsome trophies will be awarded.
The Alpha Hook, Ladder and Hose Company purchased the hose wagon at the recent auction sale in Free- port. It will be rebuilt and in a short time will be In good condition.
Tlie Russell Hose Company lias pur¬ chased au automobile which will be converted into a motor tractor. The Hremen believe it will be of great as¬ sistance to the department.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenkey of John streei are lieing congratulated upon the birth of a son on Feb. 2.-), Mr. Ken- key is now the proud father of ten children. He is well known In this community,
Mr. Harvey Smith, for many years a rpsident of this village, died quite unexpectedly last Friday evening at the home of Henry Grass of Centen-
$25.00 REWARD
A ROBBERY. Twenty-live dollars lewani is lii-reby oiTered for evi¬ dence to the autiiorities, whicii will convict thc person or pereons Kuilty of entering and robbing my hou,-ie on Ocean Avenue, Massape- 11. .rli'..- time during this month.
CHAS. E. GOODHUE, Feb, 2Sth, 19111,
tbe most heralded acts ia taat ot tka Chinese I>aundry. Thomas McCaSvaf- as Mac Lln and W. F. Pearsall as Paw^ Sing hold the leads. Jack MoCaffra^. William Fled, Alex Sturat and th* Misses Anna Beck and Anna McCaf¬ frey will also assist.
EMPLOTXENT BURSAV GOOD HELP FURNISHSt)
MRS. CHARLBS MAMn
aa Olive BvaleTara
Tel. "S-J.
Between Soutb Main and Henry Sta
One Cent M&y Save Your Lrtfel
Waterproofs and preserves the riioes, soft¬ ens the leather, insuring double life and comfort. Prevents corns. Keeps tan shoes from spotting. Why use rubers? Use •DRYO."
Gaaraataed by the
QUEENS SPECIALTIES CO.
327 PARK STBEET. RICHMOND HILL Buy it and try it at your leading store: CHUBBUCK. Freeport, L. I.
Make yoar uld ahMea new. Made Id black aad taa. .Mot a liquid—a
Leon's Gown Shop
Spring Styles
A comprehensive showing of im¬ ported models and our own exclusive designs. Tailor-made gowna of dis¬ tinctive modest out are always here for examination. We take pcuticular pride in our fittings. Our suits, even¬ ing, house and street costumes are of positively the latest designa along the lines favored by the leading authori¬ ties of New York, Paris and London.
The Brooklynite and the Long Isl¬ ander buy their suits and gowns here. We have served them during five years, surely long enough to put our merchandise and methods to the most searching tests, and we feel proud that our reputation has spread far beyond.
To accommodate our friends who go to New York, would say we have opened an up-to-date store at 1404 Broadway. New York City, in thc Casino Theatre building, near Thirty- ninth street.
Leon's Gown Shop
506 FULTON ST.. BROOKLYN 1404 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
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"THE FURNITURE CENTRE"
195-197 Merrick Road Rockville Centre
In conjunction with our Half-Yearly Clean-Up Sale, we have instituted a feature unprecedented in the annals of merchandising.
We will offer, at three specified prices, an assortment of our usual superior quality.
HOME FURNISHINGS
AT
$1.00 $5.00 $10.00
Do Not Miss This Sale Long Island's Greatest Opportunity
$5 Articles
Refrigerators
Rockers
Chairs
Arm Ciiairs Cliiffoniers Metal Beds
Tables
Mattresses
Hisli Chairs
Oo-Carts
Folding Cots
$1 Articles
Porch Rockers
Garden Settees
Bric-a-brac
Table 5kins Lace Curtains Tabourettes Costumers
Coat Racks
Chairs
Comforters
Door Hats
Rugs
$10 Articles
Extension Tables
Buffets
Rockers
Ladies* Desks Brass Beds Qo-Carts Refrigerators
Settees
nisslon Tables
riusic Cabinets
Couch Beds
Vacuum Cleaners
Sale Starts Saturday, March 4th
See Our Window Display
Store Open Evenings
