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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05

Miss Evelyn Rosenthal. of New
York, who has been spending two
weeks with MFR. and Mrs. Sturm, OF
Commerce street, left for her home
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Strict, of
P~assaic, have returned home after
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bernard Strict, In State street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Carbon, of
New Brunswick, have returned home
after visiting at the home of friends
in State street.
Louis Lobel, of Railway, was en-
tertained at the home of his par
ents in State street yesterday.
Frank Rubin, of Smith street, is
visiting at the home of friends In
Passaic.
Miss Dora Fodder, of State street,
has returned home after a ~sotourn
of several days with friends in New
York.
Louis Kahn, of Broad street, spent
yesterday afternoon with friends In
New York.
Mrs. Morris Mechanick. of Madi-
sol avenue, has returned home after
visiting relatives In Brooklyn.
Miss Gertrude McLane. of Oak
street, was the guest of friends In
Railway yesterday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
OBITUARY
MRS. CATHERINE VICTORY.

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Mrs. Catherine Victory, sixty-four
years old, died yesterday at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Margaret
Smith. 500 Mechanic street. Mrs,
Victory. whose home was In New
York city, came to VISIT her sister
here about six months ago. She was
stricken with paralysis shortly after
coming here and Was never able to
return home. She gradually grew
worse and passed quietly away yes
terday. Besides Mrs. Smith another
sister. Miss Mary Head. survives her
The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning from 800 Mechanic street
followed by a solemn requiem mas
In st. Mary's r. G. church at 8
o'clock. Interment will follow IN st
Mary's cemetery.
JOHN T. CASSIDY.
John r. Cassidy died at t:5t
O'Clock this morning at his homo
$3.50 Market street. Mr.. Cassidy waf
we'll known In this city and had
many friends here. The funeral will
be held at 10 O'clock tomorrow
morning from St. Mary's r. G
church, this city. The remains vii
be taken to Providence, Rhode Is
land, where another service will be
held. Rev. Thomas P. Cassidy, .
brother of the deceased, who was a
his bedside when he died, Will ON
ciate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
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Perth Amboy Protective Mer-
chants Association will meet next
Thursday night at William Masso-
pust's grocery store, 738 State
street.
-Patrolman Andrew Jensen shot
a valuable brindle bulldog this morn
ing owned by Ralph Bulls. The
animal was bitten about a month
ago by a supposed mad dog.
Work IS under way by the
street department transferring an
unused four-inch sewer pipe from
Catherine street to Goodwin street
in the block north of Smith street.
The pipe will be used there to drain
a gully.
A short session of Valhalla
Lodge. Odd Fellows. was held last
night, after which the members went
to the anniversary celebration In
Washington hall.
irregular meeting OF Perth Am
boy Lodge No. 239, Loyal Order OF
Moose, was held in Its rooms in the
Boynton building last night,
Lawrence Lodge, Odd Fellows
meets tonight.
A meeting of Perth Amboy
Aerie No. 1886, Fraternal Order O.
Eagles, will be held tonight.
-Patrolman Tonneson was called
to 500 Front street yesterday &c
shoot a horse,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
ST. STEPHENS
W0MAN'S CLUB
Ladies Societies Combine
and Fern One Body.

Representatives OF the Ladies' Aid
Society, of st. Stephens Danish
church, met yesterday afternoon
with the Ladies New Aid Society OF
the same institution and organized a
permanent club. Both of the ladies
aid societies had disbanded and are
uniting in what Is to be known as
the "Woman's Club of ST. Stephens.
Election of officers occupied the
greater part Of the time allotted for
the meeting, and another session will
soon convene to formulate plans.
Following are the officers elected:
Mrs. Thym Dorf, president; Mrs.
Hoyer, Barclay street, vice presf-
dent; Mrs. Hansen, High street, vice
president; Mrs. Andersen, State
street, cashier; Mrs. Helseth, Gordon
street, assistant cashier; Mrs. Mel
sen. secretary, and Mrs. Laursen,
Cornell street. assistant secretary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
FOR
GOOD GARDENS
Committee Of Woman's Club
Announce Requirements.

The garden committee of the Wo-
mans Club have already organized
for active campaign work and today
announced their intention of giving
cash prizes for the best garden In
this city laid out and kept by the
competitors. Their line of proce-
dure is such that parties with only a
small parcel of land have as much
chance of winning these prizes as
those who have large plots to work
upon.
Mrs. Charles r. Seguine, who has
been made chairman of this commit
tee, will confer with the members
of the Shade Tree Commission SO
that the work of both boards organ
conflict.
Rules OF Contest.
Following are the rules regulating
the contest:
Competition open to any resident
of Perth Amboy.
Prizes of IS to adults, and $3.50
and a set of garden books to chill
dren. Awards to be made for the
best work accomplished In consider
alton Of obstacles, money, time and
etc.
Competitors to hire no assistance
except In preparing the soil.
In the rating Of adults gardens.
three merits will be counted A. The
plan on which the garden Is laid out,
B. The harmony of its features as
to form and color, G. The general
appearance Of walks, beds, turf.
buildings and enclosures.
Send all names Of competitors to
Mrs. Charles Seguine, TIA Rector
street, city.
The COMMITTEES.
On the committee are: Mrs.
Charles Segu1ne, chairman, assisted
by Mrs. George d. Runyon, Mrs.
Theodore Degenring, Mrs. Joseph F.
Walker, Mrs. A. H. Boughton, Sr.,
Misses Jane Hufford, Robina Oil
plant and Anna Holm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
R. D. EVERETT
is SUMMONED
Well Known Resident Dies
at City Hospital.

After g. lingering illness R. D. Ev-
erett, for the last number of years a
resident of this city, died In the City
Hospital this morning. Mr.. Everett is
survived by a daughter, Agnes Ever
EFT. The remains are at Garretson q
undertaking establishment in High
street, where his friends are at liberty
to view it this evening and tomorrow
morning.
Mr.. Everett was born in Boston,
Massachusetts, seventy seven years
ago and at IN early age entered the
employ of the American Smelling and
Refining Company. In 1901 MIR. Ever
EFT was transferred from the plant at
Kansas to the local factory where he
remained as cashier until two years
ago when he wal retired.
Mr.. Everett resided at the Packer
House and had a host Of friends. To-
morrow the remains will be taken to
Lowell, Massachusetts,, where inter
ment will be made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05

Miss Marion Drlebelbies, OF
Kearny avenue, has returned from a
visit with her parents in Lehighton'
Pa.
Mrs. J. C. Donehue is visiting
friends in Williamsport, Pa, and
also in Philadelphia.
Mrs. William Smith, of Broadway,
~Tottenville, was among the VISITORS
, from Staten Island yesterday.
Fred BRIGGS is visiting relatives in
Jersey City and on Saturday evening
will join a party of friends at the
| Metropolitan Opera House, New
York.
Mrs. Zimmerman, OF woodbridge,
| spent Thursday evening with friends
in town.
Miss Hattie Marshall, of Staten
| Island, was in town yesterday.
Mrs. William s. Duncan, of Rector
| street. Is entertaining relatives from
Brooklyn.
Mrs. C. Rodgers, Of Staten Island,
was among the shoppers from out OF
town yesterday.
Mrs. John Dowd, of Brooklyn, who
is visiting her parents, Mr., and Mrs
Agnew Joline, of Tottenville, was in
town TINS morning
Mrs. Lillian Randall, of New York,
is spending a few days in town.
Members of the Five Hundred
! Club are being entertained today In
! Tottenville by Mrs. Reuben w. Wood
at a covered dish luncheon
Mrs. HulsiZer, of Easton, Pa, Is
Is spending a week with her sister,
Mrs. A. J. Anderson, of Rector street.
Mrs. Smith DeHart and Miss Ada
lDeHart, of Bentley street. Totten-
vile, were local visitors Thursday.
Mrs. Howard Keller, of Philadel-
phia. is visiting her mother, Mrs,
John owens, of Jefferson street.
Miss Johanna Miller and Miss Ada
Hope are spending the day in New
York.
DR.. and Mrs. William w. Hodges
have returned from a weeks visit In
Washington, D. C.
Misses Lizzie and Ella DeHart, OF
Staten Island, were local visitors
Thursday afternoon.
The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge
Club met with Mrs, J.. NJ. Howell
this week.
Mrs. William Meshrow, of Com
MERGE street, has returned from a
visit of several days in Baltimore
and Washington.
Mrs. Ray Hancock, of Woodbridge
was in town Wednesday.
Mrs. Lucy r. Greenley and Miss
Tedesco Greenley. who have been
spending most of the winter In Pasa-
dena, Cal, are in town again.
Misses Catherine and Anna Jack
son, Of Woodbridge, spent last even
ing as the guest of friends in this
city.
Jacob Goldsmith, of State street,
is being entertained by friends In
New York for the afternoon.
Mrs. Adele Randell, of Fayette
street, who has been with friends In
lFreehold, returned home yesterday.
Mrs. Anna Moore, of Railway,
1spent yesterday afternoon at the res
Iidence of friends in Fayette street
Frederick Larson, of Faytte street
was in company with friends In
Roosevelt yesterday afternoon.
Herman Strieff, of ew York, has
returned home after visiting at the
home of his brother In State street
Jacob Schlessinger, of Smith
street, visited at the home of friends
| In South Amboy yesterday afternoon
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
SOLEMN REQUIEM MASS
FOR JAMES SILVER

The funeral of James silver,
eighty years old, took place this
morning from the home Of his son,
Thomas Silver, Of 175 Rector street,
followed by a solemn high mass OF
requiem in ST.. Mary's R. G. church
at 10 o'clock. Many friends and
relatives were present. Rev. Wi
liam Lynch, of Lambertville, was
celebrant. Rev. Peter b.. Corr was
deacon and Rev. Francis Gross was
s~ub-deacon. Rev. Thomas Massey
was master of ceremonies. Inter-
ment followed In st. Mary's Gene
terry, Clifton, Staten Island.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
DAY OBSERVED
IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arbor Day was observed in the pub
lie schools this afternoon. At the High
School an elaborate program was en-
joyed. Following a reading by Rich
ard Pickersgi1l, who took Is o topic,
"Work with trees and Plants" q
s~tereoptieon lecture was given by Fl.
H. Cleaves, the well known New York
State naturalist. Many appropriate
pictures were shown, among them be-
ing a striking likeness Of every bird
with haunts ia New Jersey. Music,
by the school, closed the afternoon !
entertainment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
PERSONAL 81
Z PICkUPS X

Louis Sosfn, OF New York, Is
spending several days as the guest of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. JacGJ
Sosin, in Smith street.
TX In OF Jersey City, spent
Cnfs morning renewing old acquaint-
ances in this city.
Miss Janet Young, of Hastings-on-
the-Hudsen, is at the home of Miss
Anna Dover, in Market street, for
several days.
Max Goldsmith, OF State street,
who has been the guest of friends in
New York for several days. has re-
turned home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
SCHOONER HAD
TROUBLE OFF ORLEANS

Schooner Theresa Wolf" bound
from this city for Lubec with a car
go of coab was tewed in to the
South Boston fats, where 1t Is now
anchored, Wednesday afternoon by
the revenue cutter Gresham, which
went to it's assistance OFF Orleans at
ter distress signals had been flying
for some time.
1t was necessary for a boat load
from the cutter to man the VOLTS
pumps before the schooner could be
got under way. The boat will be
dry locked for repairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
TICKETS FOR CANTATA

1t Is understood that the tickets
for the eantata, Ruth" are selling
very well. SO that a large audience is
expected the evening of the concert.
Final preparations are being perfect
ed. Mr.. Hills Is to preside at the
organ, Miss Dayton at the piano,
while the chorus Will be conducted
by Mr.. Hilsdorf.
For months a chorus, consisting
Of the choir of the First. Baptist
church, augmented by a number of
their friends, has been ~rehearsing
this eantata, and have set the date,
Thursday evening, May IL, when 1t
will be rendered in the auditorium
Of the church. The music itself is
remarkably pretty, and much pains
have been taken to make It's rendi-
ton perfect.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
CARNEGIE AIDS CORNELL.
Gives $4,000 to Pay For
M.., (k.nni%.v Rufldtno

ironmaster Gives $4,000 to Pay For
Nav Chemistry Building.
Ithaca, N. Y, May 5.-CorneIl uni
yersity has received from Andrew Car
negie a check for $4,000 In payment
of the cost Of the new addition to
Morse hall, the chemistry building,
which the ironmaster promised to look
after as a special honor to his friend.
Andrew D. White, former president OF
the university, who is a member OF the
Carnegie foundation and a trustee OF
the peace fund. When the trustees de-
cided last spring that a larger chem
istry building was essential Mr.. Car
negie announced that he would pay for
1t. The addition as completed gives
Cornell one Of the best equipped chem
istry laboratories In the country.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
BLAZING WOOD BOX
CAUSES FIRE ALARM

A box containing coal and wood
placed too neal a stove in the apart
ments of Lawrence Sabo, at 31S
Goodwin street, caught fire shortly
after 8 o'clock this morning. The
fire companies responded but the
blaze vas out when they arrived.
Mrs. Sabo went out marketing and
left her small son in charge Of the
house. Returning shortly after s
O'Clock she was alarmed at the smell
of smoke In her dwelling. She
screamed fire and an alarm was
sounded. In the meantime the boy
had gone to school. The building Is
owned by Jacob Goldberger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
GERMAN LADIES' AID.

Twenty-Five members joined st.
Paul's German Ladies Aid Society at
Its monthly meeting held yesterday at
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Joseph
Greiner, $50 Smith street. With this
new addition to the society the mem
bership is almost double what is was
before the meeting. The membership
now is sixty-hve.
A report of the recent apron sale
shows that the sum of $40 was real
ixsd from that successful affair. At
ter the business session refreshments
were served. Next meeting will be
with Mrs. Louis Miller of Broad street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
NEW SCHEDULE
FOR S. |. R. 7.
Change in Time Table Takes
Effect on May 20.

The Staten Island Rapid Transit
Railway through General Traffic Agent
George j.. Brown and Superintendent
P. Fl. Cassidy have posted notices in
all stations along the line and at the
local and Tottenville ferry houses that
the changes of time would go into eff
feet for the summer at three O'Clock
in the morning, Saturday, May 20.
With the new timetable the usual
Saturday schedule goes into effect on
that day, commencing at noon. Many
changes are expected to be seen in the
new timetable.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
RED men PLAN FOR
BIG CLASS INITIATION

Plans for a class Initiation to be
held some time in September were
made by Pc Ambo Trihe-No. o5, In
proved Order Red Men last night. 1t
is proposed to get together at that
time a class of 100 candidates IL pos
sible. A committee composed of the
following was named to arrange for
the big affair: Chairman, Thomas Lu-
cas-; secretary, Hans s. Smith, Henry
Axen, H. w. Kehoe, w. J. Dalton, An
drew Deidrieksen, Benjamin Trydert
Philip Schwartz, j. ]. Flynn, Rasmus
Lund, Elmer Cline, William William
son, Chris Larsen, Peter Poulsen, Chas
Hansen and j. Kellner. At last night 8
session one application was received.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
D. Of P. VISIT Elizabeth.

A delegation of ten members Of Mo
hawk Council, No. SO, Degree Of Poca.
hontas, of this city, visited Nenemoo-
sha Council No. II, in Elizabeth last
night. Those in the party were Mrs
John Drifte, Mrs. Jorgen Martinusen
Mrs. G. sorensen, Mrs. s.. Erickson and
Mrs. K. Smith Of this city, Mrs. K
Bamberg, Mrs. K. Peterson and Mrs
Fl. Nelson, of Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
NEED STEhOCRhPHERS
IN DISTRICT COURT

Judge John w. Beekman, Of tho Dis
trict Court, advised all lawyers this
morning to make a practice hereafter
to have a stenographer present at all
jury trials, making an equal division
of the expense between the involved
principals. A jury trial is being heard
to-day, with no provision made for TAX
ing testimony, which caused Judge
Beekmsn to make the above announce
ment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
Ex-senator kittridas Dies.

Hot Springs, Ark, May b-After an
Illness of more than three months ex-
United States Senator Kittrtdge died
In his room at the Majestic hotel. A
brother and a married sister Of the de-
ceased, as well as several intimate
friends, were at the bedside when the
end came. The body will be taken to
New Hampshire for burial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
Bows Had Horseradish.

Isadore Welner, Of IS Madison
avenue, saw some boys with a bun
die yesterday. He called to them
and they dropped the bundle and
ran. The bundle proved to contain
severa bottles Of horseradish which
Patrolman Andrew Jensen took to
police headquarters, where 1t was
later claimed by its owner
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
R~IyERsfDEs TO DANCE.

Invitations have been issued by
the members OF the Riverside basket
ball aggregation for a private dance
and reception to be held in Sheehan's
dancing academy, in Smith street, on
May 26. On the arrangement COM
mittee are: David Wilentz, chair
man; assisted by Adam Schantz.
John McCreery. Harry Maean, Wes-
ley Davis, Scott Burns. Rufus Allen
and Richard Lehman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
FRIENDS.

Mrs. James Anthony entertained a
number of friends at her residence in
2ss Elm street, last night, in honor of
the anniversary of her birth. Whist
was played and music enjoyed. Mrs.
C. Cook entertained with a few vocal
solos. At IL O'Clock refreshments
were served. Those from out of town
who attended we're: c.. G.. Rodgers, OF
New York; J. Nevins, Of Elizabeth;
and j. Ball, of Jersey City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
CLUB TO N

The annual dance and reception of
the. ." White Rose Social Club" viii be
held in the Auditorium tonight. On
the arrangement committee are: Mary
Bosie chairman; assisted by Miss Ber-
tina Bosie, Helen Larson and Margaret
Keith.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
TO CLASS.

Glass, OF the Baptist church. were
entertained at the residence of Miss
Mabel Main, In Market street. last
evening. A social time, with re-
freshments, was enjoyed at the close
of the business session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
New Saddle For Hartmann.

Patrolman Hartmann will be out
tomorrow and Sunday on the motor
cycle looking for s~peeders. He has a
fine new saddle for use while acting
as mounted officer. The old saddle
was loaned to the city by Albert
Bollschweiler, Jr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
POLICE NEWS

Susie Drutaw, twenty-five years
old. of 656 Catherine street, was ar
rested yesterday charged with being
intoxicated and disorderly, She was
released by Recorder kehoe on
promise to sign the pledge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05

II men Hike John Wanamaker can
make a fortune through advertising
there ought to be something in 1t for
you, even If 1t Is only a cent-a-word
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
JUNIORS DANCE TONIGHT.

The High School Juniors will hold
their annual dance in Washington hall
tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
SHIPPING NEWS

Steamer "Odland" cleared yester
day for Havana, Cuba.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05
l.. BRIGGS
81 SMITH STREET
Downright
Merit in
cIothes"

If you are seeking some
thing better than average
real worth and lasting
Satisfaction in a Rain
coat" come here. You'll
find it in this special Lot
we are offering at "big"
genuine reduction.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-05

EVENING NEWS covers the field.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1911-11-11
COMMERCIAL CLUB
TO HOLD MEETING
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING or
COMMERCIAL CLUB WILL BE-
HELD NEXT TUESDAY MIGHT
SECRETARY sTINE TO SPEAK
MEMBERSHIP INCREASING.

The regular monthly meeting for the
month Of November Of the Fargo Com
mercial club will be held next Tuesday
evening, in the assembly rooms Of the
club. AT that time Secretary stine,
the popular new booster for the city,
will at that time make q short talk to
the members of the club and present
number of ideas which viii be for
the benefit of the city Of Fargo.
This morning Secretary Stine issued
invitations to the members Of the club
and is In hopes that the attendance
on that occasion will be large. The in
yitation is gotten UP and signed by
President Hardy and the members Of
the executive committee. 1t Is the
hrst meeting Of the greater club and
every member should be on hand.
The total membership of the club is
now 527 of the progressive and active
business men OF the city Of Fargo and
the club should now accomplish great
deal for the city and be a factor in the
future welfare of Fargo.
Today luncheon for the members Of
the executive committee and Secre
tary Stine was laid In the big assembly
rooms, as the cafe is too small to ac-
commodate all the men who have been
in attendance. The invitation issued
today follows:
You will notice above the announce
ment of our first monthly meeting since
the generous increase OF membership in
cident to the recent booster campaign.
We trust each and every member OF
the club will be pesent and help us ex-
tend the right hand Of good fellow
ship to our new secretary, c. p. Stine,
who has arrived and is now in full
charge of our club affairs.
Mr.. Stine has advanced some new
ideas looking towards boosting cam
paign for this community, which he
will explain at this meeting.
An enjoyable and profitable evening
will result If all attend. Yours truly,
]. p. Hardy, president.
@. E. Hall, for the Jobbers union.
Morton Page, for the real estate
hoard.
s. D. Adams. for the Town Criers'
club.
w. ]. Price, for the Builders & Trad
ers' Exchange.
A. w. Fowler, for the Bar associa-
tion.
W. w. Smith, for the Credit Mems
association.
@. H. Hollister. for the clearing
house.
M. A. Baldwin, for the Automobile
club.
JOS. Fields, for the Automobile Deal
ers' association.
DR. Paul sorlSness for the Medical
association.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1911-11-11
AUTO SCHOOL
OPENS MONDAY
n. NJ. c. A. AUTOMOBILE SCHOOL
UNDER DIRECTION OF PROF. L.
r. VAN voLkEN5ERc WILL
OPEN MONDAY NIcHT-ouT-
LINE OF COURSE.

Director Pixler announces that the
Y. M. c. A. auto school will open at
the association building Monday even
ing, Nov. 1s. Only fifteen applications
will be accepted in this class, and
there is every indication that the sup
ply will not meet the demand. as a
larger number than this have already
indicated that they wish to take the
course.
The outline of course Of study IL as
follows:
The automobile, the gas engine, the
cycle Of gas engine, outline of gas
engine principles, coiling systems
fuels. carburetters, ignition, "timing
and balancing, gas engine operation,
clutches, trapsmissions, the drive, the
differential, the running gear, tires
rakes, ball and roller bearings, lubri-
cants and fabrication, motor cycles,
electrics, electricity, dynamos and
motors, storage batteries, methods OF
circuit changing, how to run an auto
mobile, and overhauling the car.
The text used will be Audel's An
swers on Automobiles. Several gar
ages Of the city have consented To
permit the class to use their machines
and equipment in practical work. In
structor Van Volkenberg is a well
known auto specialist and is now with
the Gate City Auto Co. The class will
convene at p. m. room B at the as
sociation building.