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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24
SEWAREN

Mrs. Thomas, of Baltimore, Mary
land, is visiting her daughter, Mrs
F. r. Miles.
John Day, of Chicago, is spending
the summer with his sister, Mrs,
Albert Boynton.
Miss Moore, who has been away
for few weeks resting at sanitor-
ium, has returned to the home of
Mrs. C. d. Wright She will only
remain a week, when she will con-
tinue her vacation, returning again
to Sewaren in July.
Miss Louise Boynton is spending
few weeks with her mother, Mrs.
c. w. Boynton.
Mrs. Charles Eddy and Mrs. Harry
Eddy, of Plainfield spent Wednesday
in town as the guests of Mrs. Louis
Ballard at luncheon, going later to
the History Club, at the home of
Mrs. Charles Cooper.
Miss Carr, a school friend of Miss
Helen Brewster. is spending few
weeks with her at the Brewster
Homestead.
There will be a ball game Satur-
day afternoon between the Mania at
tan Field Club, of Perth Amboy, and
the Sewaren A. C. on the home
grounds.
Mrs, Ernest Chalmers, after a de-
lightful visit with her parents at
their home in Maine, has returned
to her home in Sewaren.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24

ENGAGEMENT
AT SEWAREN
ISANNOUNCED
Special to tho EVENING NEws.

Special to the EVENING NEYVa
Sewaren, June 24:--Miss Ethel
Raymond entertained her friends at
a heart party yesterday afternoon.
at her home on the cliff road. The
piazza was decorated with asparagus
fern and red paper hearts. It was
delightful occasion, as it an
nounced the engagement of Miss
Raymond and Howard Wischuson, of
Sewaren. Miss Raymond was the
recipient of many beautiful flowers
and gifts.
ternoon, Miss Edna Fowler winning
first prize, pair of silk stockings;
second. a picture, was won by Miss
Natalie Cuppia, and the third. a
very dainty handkerchief, was won
by Miss Mershon. All cut for the
consolation prize. heart-shaped
box Of candy, the winner being Miss
Marion Lockwood.
After the game a delicious ice
course was served at the small ta-
bles.
The guests included, besides Mrs.
John Raymond, Miss Ethel Raymond
and Miss Helen Raymond. Miss
Eloise Gimbernat. Miss Alice War
ing, Miss Edna Fowler, Miss Ruth
Freeman, Miss Helen Brewster, Mrs.
Edward Tinker, Miss Natalie Cup
pia, Miss Hazel Throckmorton, from
Sewaren; Miss Bertha Stratton,
from Crawford; Miss Welch, Miss
Mae Masters, Miss Muriel Wright,
Miss Helen Ballard, of New York;
Miss Mershon, of Railway; Miss Ma
rian Lockwood, Miss Helen Potter,
Of Woodbridge; Mrs. Louis Ballard
and Mrs. John Fowler, of Sewaren.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24
GAVE BENEFIT
WHIST PARTY
AT SEWAREN
sssosaI to the EVENING NEWS.

Sewaren, June 24.-The whist
party given at the Yacht Club last
night was for the benefit of the club.
There were seventy-five present and
a good game of whist was enjoyed
by all. The prizes were very attrac-
tive. For the ladies, pongee para
sol, half dozen table glasses, a
mirror, thimble case, handker-
chief. For the gentlemen, a stein,
a brass book rack, silver pencil, a
leather wallet, and bridge set.
Among those winning prizes we're
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis, Mrs John
Fowler, Miss Eloise Gimbernat, Mr..
Hutchinson, Mr.. c. A. Campbell, DR..
Hoagiand, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Met
Finger and Mr. Wischuson.
Wednesday Night Dance.
The Yacht Club was the scene Of
very pleasant dance Wednesday
evening. There were about $50
present, including many guests from
out of town. The music, as usual,
by Professor Taylor, of Elizabeth,
was very good.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24
AT
THE HOME OF
D. W. CLAYTON
sseesel g tAs RYRNINo NHwa.


Cranbury, June 24:-The beauti-
full conutry home of Deputy Surro-
gate and Mrs. d. w. Clayton was the
scene Of brilliant reception Wed
nesday evening. The house and spa
cious lawn were filled with guests.
the ladies arrayed in silks, satin and
ever appropriate white. The recep-
tion was In honor Of their son, Ber-
tram, and his bride, who was Miss
Florence l.. Bergen The bridal
party received the guests In the par
lor, which was adorned with pale
pink carnations. The dining room
was very beautifully decorated with
vines and red rambler roses that
harmonixel with the setting and fur
nishings of the room.
Throughout the evening the guests
were entertained by first-class mu-
sic furnished by the Crescent orches-
ira.
The refreshments we're served by
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Applegate, late
Of the Colonial House, and promi-
nent caterers of this section The
menu was:
Chicken Croquettes Peas
IOmatO on Lettuce
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Tongue Pickles Olives
Cheese Strawberries
Ice Cream Cake
Coffee
Very many were seated on the
lawn and so were comfortable des-
pite the heat. The whole affair was
a success, and in addition to the
good wishes extended to the newly
married couple were many for the
host and hostess, who are noted en-
tertainers
Among the guests were Surrogate
Peter F. DAILY and Mrs. Daily. accom-
panied by young friends, County Su-
perintendent H. Brewster Willis and
Mrs. Willis, from New Brunswick; !;
Asbury Fountain, Freeholder An
drew Ely and Mrs. Ely, of Dayton,
with others prominent in this sec
tiona Trenton. New York and other
cities, numbering about two hundred
and fifty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24
SOUTH AMBOY

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Neiltopp, of
Raritan street, announce the mar
riage of their daughter, Gertrude
b., to George Edward Saunders, ON
June 15. Rev. H. M. P. Pearse offic
lated at the ceremony.
P. A. Stults. of Second street, was
an out-of-town visitor yesterday.
A suit was tried before Justice
Tierney, of Westfield, Tuesday, be-
tween George Schober, plaintiff, and
Thomas Lear, defendant The plain
tiff obtained Judgment for s55. Law
yer ]. A. Lovely, of South Amboy,
represented the plaintiff.
William H. Berlew, of First street,
was Perth Amboy visitor yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. l. /. Turner and children, of
Broadway, enjoyed themselves
among friends out of town yesterday.
Mrs. L. Stults, of George street,
was Perth Amboy visitor yesterday
afternoon.
The Ladies' Aid Society. of the
M. E. church, held surprise social
In honor of their president. Mrs.
John Dayton, who has held this posi-
tion for many years. AS the society
closes its regular meetings during
the hot weather, this social was the
last meeting until autumn.
r. P. Mason, Jr.. OF First street,
was a Perth Amboy visitor yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. George Albro and children,
of Parlin, were in South Amboy yes
terday afternoon.
Joe Goldstein. of Henry street,
was an out-of-town visitor yesterday.
william Marshall was an out-of-
town visitor yesterday afternoon.
Lewis Meinzer, of Broadway, was
a Perth Amboy visitor yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. Morris Newman. of Stevens
avenue, spent yesterday afternoon
with friends in Perth Amboy.
Joseph Jackson, Of Broadway,
was Matawan visitor yesterday af-
ternoon.
| Mrs. George Bradley, of Borden
town avenue, was an out-of-town
visitor yesterday afternoon.
Daniel Bunting. of First street
was Perth Amboy visitor yestcr'
day afternoon.
Horace Wilson, of Second street
and lady friend enjoyed a trip ou'
of town yesterday afternoon
Mrs. Helen Stonaker. of Asburl
Park, was South Amboy visitor
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs M Welsh, of Firs
street, made trip out of town yes
terday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24
REFILLING TRENCHES OF
SOUTH AMBOY SEWERS
IpeoiaI 20 tAe EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
South Amboy, June 24:-In the
specifications in the sewer contract
as awarded, 1t Is noticeable that in
the refilling of the trenches a certain
amount of tamping is to be done. 1t
has been observable on First street,
since operations have been COM
menced there, that this requirement
has been almost abandoned. The
consequence arising from this neg
lect Is that loose earth is necessarily
piled up to a greater heighth than
the same would be If done according
to the letter of the specifications
Without considering the inconveni-
ence of this great mound of loose
earth running down the center of
this street, the consequences likely
to arise from heavy rain, as on
such occasions the water often flows
from curb to curb, the volume be-
ing so great, in all probability a
large part of this loose sand would
find its way out on the fats east of
the city, and much labor and ex-
pense would be required to place the
street in condition for travel An
ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure Would 1t not be well
to have this earth as solid as pos
sible in view of what might occur.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24

More than 10000 people IN this
vicinity read the EVENING NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24
BOY NEARLY
DROWNED AT
ROOSEVELT
speoiol to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Roosevelt, June 24:-Samuel Gar
bour, young man employed in the
plumbing business, came near losing
his life Wednesday evening. With
a number Of boys and men he was
bathing In the sound at a sandy
beach known variously as Sandy
Hook and the Point, midway be-
tween the copper works and the
Philadelphia & Reading docks. He
got out of his depth and, being un-
able to swim, was drowning.
Samuel Singer, of Woodbridge
avenue. although unable to swim,
went to his assistance and, with the
help of the boys who could swim,
succeeded in getting him into shall
low water. Caribou was rolled
around the meadows and stood on
his head, after which he was able to
walk home. The place is perfectly
safe for bathing even for young
children, providing they will keep
within ten or fifteen feet of the
banks. A similar accident occurred
last year, the drowning boy being
rescued by his older brother just in
the nick of time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24
kEASBEY

Miss Helen Shcilcox, Miss Olga
Meyer and Robert Meyer were Wood
bridge visitors Wednesday evening.
Miss Jennie Larsen entertained
out-of-town friends Wednesday ev-
ening.
Misses Mary and Tina Smith, of
Fords, were local visitors last night.
Mrs. Lott and son were Perth AM
boy visitors last night
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer LaForge and
children spent a pleasant day in
Bellewood Park yesterday.
Mrs. Heinrich Moog and Mrs. An.
drew Schmidt spent Thursday after
noon In Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24
WOODBRIDGE

Miss Post, of Northfeld, Mass, Is
the guest of Miss Mary Meng.
DR.. Kain will preach to the fire.
men Sunday evening at the Congre-
gational church.
George Stacey. of Railway, was a
visitor in town last evening.
Mrs. James Livingood is reported
seriously ILL.,
Miss Margaret Lockwood, Miss
Carrie Ewing, Miss Jennie Numbers
and Miss Ethel Inslee were guests of
Mrs. Quigley, at Port Reading, this
afternoon.
There will be a lecture In the
Congregational church Thursday ev-
ening, June 80, by Dr. Kains-on
Napoleon"
Work on Mr.. Austin's bungalow,
in Freeman street, is progressing
rapidly.
Mrs. George Brown spent Thurs
day afternoon in Railway.
po on odvorftcor-Jn a xwa~A
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24
SOUTH AMBOY
NEW STATION
USED SUNDAY
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

South Amboy, June 24:-The new
temporary depot building at the
junction of the Amboy division of
the Pennsylvania railroad and the
New York & Long Branch railroad
will be opened for the use of the
travelling public Sunday. On and
after that time sthe passenger traffic
will be Withdrawn from what is
known as the old depot at the foot
of Main street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24

Mrs. Heis was Perth Amboy visz
itor last night.
Jacob Signor has returned to his
home, after spending week with.
relatives in Binnewater, N. Y.
John Popp was an out-of-town
visitor last night. =
Charles Llpka and David Reid, Jr.,
attended the meeting of the Wood
men of the World, In Fords, Thurs,
day evening.
John Calvin, of Perth Amboy, was
Keasbey visitor Thursday evening"
Mr.. Sellers, OF Perth Am5oy. spent
Thursday evening in town.
Ingward Lund was an ont-of-town
visitor last night.
Michael Fee was Perth Ambey
visitor Thursday evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24
Also Outing Suits and
Separate Skirts.

Regulation Sailor Suits for big and little
girls-one and two piece models, Of good quail
ity French finish linon in all white or with blue
collars; also in tan and cadet; smartly tailored,
with full plated skirts;
special priced .....,--,.,..... $3.9S and 5000
Separate Skirts of White Rep, White and
Natural Linen for girls Of various ages in many
attractive models
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24
MRS. MOORE
ENTERTAINED
AT WOODBRIDGE
spsosai to the EVENING NEWS.

Speosdl to the EVENING NEWS.
Woodbridge. June 24:-Mrs. r.
Moore entertained at cards yester-
day afternoon at her home in West
Green street. Prizes were awarded
as follows: First, Mrs. Lauson,
fern dish; second. Mrs. R. N. Valen-
tine, silk stockings; third, Miss
Laura Gutter, brass book holder ;
fourtr, Mrs. j. Dunno, book.
The guests present were: Mrs. r.
N. Valentine, H. r. Valentine, G.
r. Brown. j. Dunno, B. w. Hoag-
land, W. Melick, p. Lawson, w. H.
Prall, L. Moore. S. e. Potter, G. A,
Campbell, H. Valentine, q. F. Ed
gar, F. Edgar; Misses Lawson, Cut
ter, Alice Moore. Grace Valentine.
From out OF town were Mrs, Slater,
Mrs. Snyder, of Westfield; Miss vi
ola Jolly, of Spotswood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24

We have just purchased lot of about five
hundred pretty bead neckpieces from one of the
biggest importers at ridiculously- low price
considering the beauty of the neckpieces.
Most of them are in amethyst and turquoise
two of the most popular colors others are of
topaz, garnet and pearl
There are miscellaneous value, many of them
being worth as much as $100. On Saturday
are going to give you choice of the AE~
collection at only .................... kJC
Main Floor-Jewelry Dept.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24

Dainty Dresses of sheerest lawn and hnene
in smart summer styles, with high or Dutch
neck 6 to IA year sizes priced lowat o5e, 1.45
and $195.
Dresses of Lawn and Linene for larger girls
attractive models such as young ladies will like ;
high and Dutch necks, the styles including the
new tunic and Chantecler. Prices ranging from
$198 to $685.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-24
Vacation ready?

Vacat1on-ready!
We've everything you
wear on yours.
Summer serge suit for
,traveling-serge sheds dust
and cinders, $18 to $40.
Norfolk suit for knock
about wear when you get
there, $50 to SIS.
White flannel trousers to
wear with your blue coat
when you want to look a bit
glad, SIS to So.
Victor Jay" London
straw hats, So to 81.
"Star" negligee shirts and
feathcrweight underwear.
Caps for traveling-useful
for golf too.
Suit cases and handbags.
Notwithstanding the
'fold-up' suit case umbrel-
las.
Steamer rugs, SIS to $50.
The real thing in rain
coats.
ROGERS PEET & COMPANY
Three Broadway Stores
at at at
Warren St. 18th ST. 34th St
MANHATTAN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
DUEL ON CROWDED CORNER
Cleveland Men Quarrel About Wo-
man and Discharge ReyoIvers.

Cleveland Men Quarrel About Wo-
man and Discharge Reyolvers.
Cleveland, Ohio, June Bone man
is dead, one is dying and seven other
persons are in hospitals with more or
less serious wounds as the result OF a
duel fought on one of the city's most
crowded thoroughfares about o'clock
last night.
The trouble started in a quarrel be-
tween Frank Viena and Antoine Mer-
curio, over the alleged i'll treatment
by Mercurio of his wife, Viena's sister.
The two men were standing in FROM
of a saloon at Twenty-third street and
Broadway when they drew revolvers
and began firing at each other. A
number of persons rushed forward to
separate them, but before the shooting
could be stopped Viena was dead, Mer-
curio fatally injured and seven stray
bullets had lodged in as many of the
bystanders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29

! luncheon downtown-that's it, You
go right ahead getting on your things
| for I shan't stay but y minute.
ut was such a lovely morning that
started around the yard to see what
was coming up. You see, my husband
insisted on setting out a lot of ex-
pensive plants and roots last fall, al
though he could have bought them
half as cheap from the florist two
blocks down this street and then go
beyond where you cross over to take
the street car-you know the place?
oh, you must know it. Why, the man
looks like an Anarchist, but l must
say never saw cut flowers last long
er than his, so 1 k. DIV he must be
honest. But Henry persisted in buy
ing downtown, and goodness knows
what he bought He's forgotten, and
l can't tell because all the shoots look
alike.
Men are so annoying that way
Sometimes I wish the grocery man
and the meat market man were wom-
en-. because have such 4 time getting
nv orders straight. Just as sure as
7 order a pound and half of porter
house the man sends pound and
quarter of sirloin, and 1 have ex-
blamed and explained to him that
Henry is most particular about hav-
ing pot roasts cut on the down side
instead of the up side. but it doesn't
do a particle of good, though l sup
pose | shouldn't blame the man for
the last time, because his wife was
sick in the hospital, though he's just
as forgetful when she isn't and, any
how, as Henry says, somebody always
is In the hospital. and it's lucky they
are because otherwise there wouldn't
be any hospitals, and you never can
tell when you may be going there
yourself, though as for me when /
die want to die in my own bed. Yes,
I suppose a good many people who go
there get we'll, but somebody's al
ways dying.
ais your watch out of order? You've
looked at it twice in the last ten
minutes and 1 thought maybe 1t was
wrong. 1 know the best man to re-
pair watch and he charges less than
they do down town and has a family
Of six children to support. took him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
kg@0
20 NEIC1BORS

our kitchen clock and he must have
lost something out of it for it strikes
six when it is quarter to 10 and
sometimes it gains a whole hour in
20 minutes. Yes, it is annoying, but
since I've got used to 1t l can figure
it out in my h ! so 1 can tell what
time it is, though my last cook served
breakfast oatmeal for dinner one day
because she said the clock got her so
confused she couldn't tell what meal
she was cooking.
do you think that color in your
suit is becoming to you? Somehow it
seems to me that it makes you look
yellow, though possibly you are kind
OF sallow anyhow, since it's coming
spring and all. Did you make. those
candle shades or buy them? oh, did
She l don't suppose you know where
she got them? Or maybe she made
them herself. Some people do. Do
you suppose she did
Look out-you came near drop
ping that watch of yours! never
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29

saw you so restless should think
you'd sit down.
MY cousin Elias Oldest girl was
married last week and such d time
/ got Elias letter today and she has
| had a dozen and a half of everything.
That's lots more than most girls have,
but Ella never was one to do things
| half way. Why, once when l was
visiting her and she had company in
to tea-no, l remember now she had
the Missionary Society to tea that
time, which isn't the one l was tell
ing you about, though she certainly
had good things to eat them re-
member the minister said in seven
different parishes he had had he never
tasted veal loaf like hers. She puts
whole hard-t~iled eggs ir hers and
they slice off just as pretty, you
know.
1.-The time l mean was more special
and she invited the bankers wife and
a lot of women who lived on the hill
The people who live on the hill in
that town are the real folks and no.
body else counts. She had six diff
ferent kinds OF cakei Six! There
was three-layer cocoanut and two
layer jelly and chocolate loan and
no, it wasn't chocolate - I'm
sure because at the me thought IL
so odd there -yasn't n loaf cake.
Let me see-three-layer cocoanut
and two - there, / just knew you'd
drop that watch fussing with it as
You have been!
ooh, you were keeping watch OF
train time? To be sure, you were GO
ing downtown. l remember now you
said something about it. Youve
missed the one you wanted? Oh. that's
so, you were to meet a friend. Wells
she'll probably be late, so it won't
matter. And there's another train in
half an hour.
81 wish I'd remembered to bring
over my crochet work so you could
have shown me that stitch Cant
you stop in now There's time before
the next train.
"Oh, you're going down on the
street car to try to keep your appoint
ment? Dear me, you're always in
such a hurryi"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29

as I havei These new maids never
seem to tell the difference between
the people who take a real interest
in you and just casual callers.
us that your new hat? I'm sur
prised that you got that style, for it
makes You look ten years older, and
even If you are in the twenties you
can't afford to look old, not with a
husband with as keen an eye as your
husbands. I'm amazed that you
should wear it just for shopping. oh,
you are to meet an old friend for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29

| dollar before blowing out again. That
story is an embroidered fit Why, !
was the best dressed man in the Office
unless it was the editor, whose shoes
were little more pointed than mine.
A year after this story was printed I
saw 1t. I made a special trip over to
Pittsburg and sent in my card to the
editor.
Sir said / when at last found
myself face to face with this Ebeler of
my solvency, 4 have come to lick
you
but wasn't it bully good story ?
asked the editor.
II admitted that it was, and then, in
stead of licking him, we went out and
had luncheon together"
Then the writer reverted again to
the story of his younger days when he
was on the ranch in Texas. He said
he stayed there two and a half years,
and when it stopped raining and the
pastures dried up he decided to quit
the cattle raising business, and, pack
ing his grip, he went to Houston and
got a job on the Houston Post. He
had column in the paper each day
and got SIS a week at first, and then
it was raised to $50 and finally to S25
After being on the Post for a year he
bought from Brann the Iconoclast for
$3.50.
Got the Iconoclast.
81 bought out the whole plant, name
and ALL" said o. Henry, land started
a ten page weekly story paper. Being
an editor, 1 Of course resigned from
the post. The editor did most of the
writing and all of the illustrating.
Meanwhile Brann had gone to Waco,
and he wrote and asked me If l
wouldn't let him have his Iconoclast
title back. ] didn't think much of it
aud let him have it and accordingly
renamed mine the Rolling Stone. 1t
rolled for about a year and then show
ed unmistakable signs of getting
messy. Moss and never were friends,
and so said goodby to it."
After failing in the culture of ba-
nanas in Central America o. Henry
drifted back to Texas.
'In Austin l got a job in a drug
store" he said. That was a rotten
two weeks. They made me draw soda
water. and l gave up. After the soda
water came the highball stage. 1
went to New Orleans and took up lit
erary work in earnest. / sent stories
to newspapers. weeklies and magazines
all over the country. Reflections?
Lordy. l should say I did have rejec-
lions, but l never took them to heart.
just stuck new stamps en- the stories
and sent them out again. And in their
journeying to and fro all the stories
finally landed in offices where they
found a welcome. I can say that I
never wrote anything that. sooner or
later, hasn't been accepted
1t was while he was in New Orleans
that he began to write under the name
of o. Henry. He said that he picked
out the name Henry because it was the
first one he noticed in a society ball
writeup. He took the initial 20" be-
cause, he said. 1t was the easiest of
all the letters to write.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
Reuen Riders Gifts For Roosevelt.

Rouge Riders Gifts For Roosevelt.
A GAddle made by hand Of Texas
leather and Oklahoma timber and or
namented with gold from New Mexico
mines will be presented to Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt on his return to
the United States by the rough riders
who served under him. A COW pony
from the Doherty ranch will be given
to Colonel Roosevelt also, but not IN
til he goes to Texas for a hunt,
which he has promised to do next fall
or winter. The saddle is said to be
one of the finest ever seen in the Unit
ed States. The engravings on it rep
resent mounted rough riders, Texas