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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01
HARD TO PICK
A PRINCIPAL
South Amboy School Board
heating Last Right.
Special to the EVENING WE'VE.

SPt-fNf " tFS - DA'A w 49,
South Amboy, July 1.-The Board
of Education held a meeting in the
office of Supervising Principal at
school No. /. There were present
President Davis, Messrs. Oliver,
Coan, Wyckoff and Pearse, also
Prof. Fitch.
The clerk reported receiving check
for $50 from the treasurer of Madi-
son township representing tuition
fees for one scholar from that town
ship attending the high school. 1t
was ordered turned over to the Gus
todian of the school funds.
Bill for rent of K. of P. hall, $25;
the South Amboy Printing Co., 50;
and r. NJ. Fitch, $500 we're ordered
paid.
Several applications were received
for position of principal of the high
school.
Upon motion of Mr.. Pearse it was
decided that the salary of the new
principal of the high school should
be fixed at $1,000 at the start.
The various applications were ia
ken up and looked over and by the
process of elimination all were dis
posed of but three; that of Prof. At
wood, of Newton; Prof. E. N. White,
of Greenwich, Conn, and Prof.
Crane, of Branchville. All three of
these applications were considered
first class and the members of the
board we're divided in their opinion
as to which should be accepted. A
motion was finally passed that the
secretary be instructed to communi-
cate with these three applicants in
forming them as to the studies it is
desired to have them teach-Matne-
I MATES, Chemistry and Physics, ret
questing detailed information as to
their training in these studies, the
length of tine they have taught
them, also whether the salary decid-
ed upon would be acceptable and If
under all the circumstances they
] still wish their applications consid-
| cred. Replies to be made before
Thursday next.
Messrs. Dayton & Smith, archi-
tects were present and submitted
plans and specifications for the new
toilets at School No. 2. They gave
the estimated cost as $1,000 OF
over. The secretary was requested
to read the specifications and a num-
Der of minor changes were made in
same.
The following resolution was
adopted: THAT sealed proposals be
invited by the Board of Education OF
the City of South Amboy for the
construction and installation of q
sanitary system at School No. 2 as
per plans and specifications prepar-
ed by Dayton & Smith which are
hereby approved, said proposals tc
be made in the manner provided by
the invitation subject to conditions
and qualifications therein set forth
Upon motion 1t was decided thai
advertisements be inserted in the
South Amboy Citizen and Perth Am
boy EVENING NEWS, bids to be
received on the 18th of July at
O'Clock.
1t was also moved and carried that
the respective bidders deposit with
the Clerk of the Board or the Ar
chitect the sum of $500 as security
that he will return plans and speci
fications to be repaid when plans
and specifications are returned.
Motion vas also made and carried
that a certified check for $50 paya.
BILE to the order of Cyrus E. Davis
president, without any conditional
endorsement whatever accompany
each bid.
Meeting adjourned to meet Fri
day evening, July 9TH.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01
JAM ESBURG

A party of sports from toWQ head
ed by Albert Rogers expect to wit
ness the boxing exhibitions given
under the direction of the Lotus
club, at Perth Amboy next Monday
night. The trip will be made in an
automobile.
Raymond Reed, of Buckelew ave-
nue., has just completed a substan-
tial concrete curbing the full width
of his property.
Secretary of the local Board of
Health, William Hankens, of Rail
road avenue, has issued up to date
three dog licenses. This is a fall
ing eff of twenty from the 1910
registry.
Joseph Pergola, of Railroad "
nue., is adding to the appearance of
his Mcknight avenue tenant house
by the application of a coat of paint.
Owing 10 the monthly inventory,
the American Snuff Company's
plant was closed yesterday with the
exception of the force doing the cler-
zeal work.
John Hers, of Hightstown has
been signed by manager Tomson, of
the local team, to do the bulk of the
back stop work during the season.
David H. Reid will also work behind
the batwhen convenient.
The usual Fourth of July celebra-
ton will be held at the State Home
Tuesday Athletic contests, baseball
games, band concert and many
other features lot yet completed,
will be added to the already lengthy
program
Miss Elsie M. Funk and Miss M.
Louise Chaffee, two of our leading
school teachers, have left for their
homes for the summer. A week was
spent by the two young ladies in
Philadelphia and Wilmington, Della
ware, Miss Funk then returning to
her home at Lansdale, Pa. Miss
Chaffee is at present making her
headquarters at Rockaway Beach,
New York, with her brother, in the
tented city. She will leave next
week for her home in New Haven,
Conn.
Jamesburg baseball team will not
have a game of base ball on the
Fourth. On hat day they are book
ed for two games with the Helmet
ia Club team, one in the morning
and n in the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Floyd, of the
State Home, have returned for their
eighteen days vacation, the greater
portion of which was spent at New
Egypt
Charles Combs, of Sedgwick
street, has sold his automobile to
William Jaquir, of Hooker street.
Mechanics Home Council, No. II,
Junior Order United American Me
chanics, will install their recently
elected officers for the coming six
months at their meeting Tuesday
night next.
If the weather man is kind to-
morrow the big time promised to
take place at Helmetta Park last
Sunday, which vas postponed on &C
count of the weather, will take
place. The glad hand will be extend
ed to all. The Fertile Land Devel-
opment Company will be in charge
of the festivities.
Livingston Reid, has been appoin-
ted canine exterminator and by the
scarcity of stray ours on the streets
must be a busy man.
July 4th. at Helmetta. 10 A. M. tc
midnight, athletic sports, two base
ball games, Jamesburg VS.. Helmetta
Catch the creased pig and take II
home. Magnificent display of fire.
works. Brass band afternoon and
evening. Dancing, good orchestra.
Refreshments. 2243S-7-1-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01
WOODBRIDGE

At the Presbyterian church Sunday
morning Rev. Clarence n. Benson, of
Harrisburg, Pa, will preach a patri-
otto sermon entitled "Our Country's
Cod" and in the evening will be
assisted by the choir in the rendering
of a musical sermon designated
"Songs in the Night"
Miss Inez Turner visited out of
town Friday.
Miss Nan Stewart spent Friday
night with her sister. Mrs. George
Fullerton, of Jersey City.
Rev. R. M. Mar. is visiting at Mt.
Hermon for a week. During his alb
sence Rev. Clarence Benson and
family will remain at the manse.
Mr% Schmalstitch, nee Miss Grace
Ensign. of Elizabeth, was the guest
Of her cousin, Miss Helen Ensign,
Friday.
The new high school flag pole is
receiving a coat OF paint.
Miss Maud Schoder and Miss Flor
ence Liddle are visiting at Kingston,
N. Y.
Miss Bessie Blair, Of East Wood
bridge, is at Lansdale, Pa. for an ex-
tended visit.
DR.. and Mrs. Kahn are entertaining
out-of-town guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gridley, of
Perth Amboy. were the guests of
Mrs. Rachel Brewster Friday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Huber visited
In Railway Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D. Valentine are
at Syracuse Y
Mrs. Cortland Carrier and little
daughters left this week for Michi-
gan. During their absence Mr.. Car
rier will remain at Mrs. Emma Lock
woods, where he and his family have
been for several months.
Mr.. Franklin, of Barron avenue,
left today for his summer home at
Berlin, Md, where Mrs. Franklin
and Master Robert have been since
the early part of the week. The
family will remain until the latter
of September.
The Presbyterian Y. P. s. c. E. is
making preparations for a Country
Fair to be held July 20 on the par
Euse lawn. -
IIii1l ~ asft gs. ass
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01
FORDS

Mrs. William Donnelly, of Roose-
welt. spent Thursday evening with
friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hallahan, OF
Perth Amboy, spent Wednesday ev-
ening as the guests ofafriends In
town.
Miss Margaret Egan spent Friday
evening In Perth Amboy.
Mrs. Chris Hoyer and son George.
of Perth Amboy, were local visitors
Thursday.
Mrs. James Fullerton vas an out
of-town visitor Wednesday.
Grover Kepsie, of Westfeld, for
merly a teacher in town, was a local
visitor Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. w. j. Fullerton and Miss Ida
Fullerton, of Keasbey. spent We'd
nesday evening with friends in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs, R. Nathan were out
of-town visitors Friday evening.
Mrs. Philip Fischer was a Perth
Amboy visitor Friday afternoon.
Miss Marguerite Ling, OF Perth
Amboy, spent Friday afternoon in
-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01
CARD CLUB At
WOODBRIDGE
Was Entertained by Mrs.
s. B. HinsdaIe.
spsoiolt to The EVENING NEHs.

SQcClUt 10 lNS q %'A 49,
Woodbridge, July 1.-The Ladies
Afternoon Card Club was delightfully."-
entertained Friday at the w. A. A.
club house by Mrs. S. B. Hinsdale.
A number of guests of the members
of the club had been invited and a
thoroughly enjoyable afternoon was
spent. After a lively contest the
prizes were awarded as follows:
First, fancy hand painted jar, Mrs.
Auten; second, Japanese cream and
sugar set, Mrs. Christopher Craske;
third, cut glass ice bowl, Mrs. How
ard Valentine; fourth, half-dozen
doilies, Mrs. Charles Demarest; guest
prizes: first, a picture, Miss Anna
Dixon; second, vase, Mrs. William
Prall.
After the prizes had been distrib-
uted and admired, dainty refresh
ments were served. The club will
be entertained at its next meeting by
Miss Laura Cutter at the w. A. A.
club house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01
SEWAREN BRIDGE CLUB
WITH MISS HUTCHINSON
the EVENING NEWS.

Special to The EVENING NEWS.
Sewaren, July "Wednesday af-
ternoon Miss Alice Hutchinson en-
tertained the Sewaren Bridge Club.
There were four tables of bridge and
two of five hundred. Three friends
of Miss Hutchinson's from the city
and two from Locust Hill, were
among the invited gusets from out
of-town, and there were also guests
from Sewaren who are not regular
members of the club. Miss Edna
Fowler won the guest prize, a silver
vanity box. Mrs. Taylor, of West av-
eRue, took the consolation prize, a
morocco photograph case. Mrs.
Hoagland secured the regular club
prize, a book, the title, THE Phan-
tom of the Opera"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01

that proved so popular last year VIII
again be seen on the grounds. An
other novelty will be the Dip" that
promises to eclipse any fun-maker
ever seen hereabouts.
The ~Jamesburg Cornet Band will
be In attendance afternoon and even
ing. The feature of the celebration
will be the fireworks exhibition total
ling a cost of over 5000. This will
be a grand finale of the days doings.
Vaudeville, by local talent, bowling,
pool and many other amusements
will be on tap for the visitors and
the handsome club will be open all
day to welcome visitors. A handsome
arch has been erected at the entrance
of the grounds and hundreds or
Chinese lanterns and flags and bunt-
Ing all go to make the decorations
the finest seen hereabouts-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01
SAYREViLLE

The Sayreville M. E. Sunday
school excursion to Asbury Park
which was scheduled to take place
August 2, has been postponed until
August 9. Full arrangements had
been made with the railroad officials
for this date, but when they told the
New York Office of it they said that
the train had been chartered by an
Elizabeth Sunday school previous.
The Sayreyille A. A. have ar
ranged to hold an ice cream sale
every Saturday night in Sayre &
Fishers hall for the benefit of the
baseball team.
Mrs. Elizabeth Higgins, of Main
street, is spending q few days with
her mother, Mrs. Grover. of Red
Bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Carr, of
Main street, motored to Atlantic
City yesterday, where they will stay
yer Independence Day.
Miss Mabel Naylor, of Main street,
is spending a few days with rela-
tives in Middlebush. While there
she will attend the wedding of her
cousin, Miss Sadie Dolcher, of that
place. Miss Dolcher is well known
in this vicinity.
The German Presbyterian church
gave a picnic to their scholars yes
terday afternoon on the church lawn.
The German Sunday school will
have ne excursion, so the treat and
general good time was given the
children free. Supper was served by
the ladies and a large number at
tended.
George Hendrickson, of Main
| street, left Saturdal for Nangatuck,
Conn, where he will spend the
Fourth of Fully with Mr.. and Mrs.
Barnum, of that place.
Regular church services will be
held in the German church Sunday.
Sunday school at $50. Preaching
at 1920 by Rev. R. R. Stem.
Preaching at 1890 by Rev. S. X.
Hickman in the M. E. church. Sun
day school at 2:30. The Epworth
League has been disbanded for the
rest of the summer. Preaching at
1880 by the pastor.
Chief of Police Boy1er is busy to-
day posting the town with dog no
tees. He intends to enforce this
law during the hot months.
August Rhode has just purchased
a new horse for his delivery wagon.
The Acme A. c., of South Amboy,
will play the Atlas A. c., of Sayre-
Vile, at Harris Field, on the second
of July, at 3:15 o'clock.
Charles Sontag, of South River,
visited Sayreville in his auto today.
The Public Service Company of
New Jersey made application to the
sWatches in this township.
Otto Marks is having a new home
erected in Main street. The carpen-
ter work is being done by Roller &
Marks. Mason work by Charles Elk.
Chris Moeberg is having a new
home erected in Main street. The
carpenter work is being done by Ed
ward Smith, Of South River. Casper
Broger is the mason.
Mr.. Levenoploskey is having a new
home erected on Alberts Hill. The
carpenter work is being done by AL
bert & Sons. The mason work by
Joseph Jeck.
Henry Wolf was appointed at the
last meeting of the township COM
mittee as special police to collect
back taxes.
Sayre & Fisher Company have just
received a new horse for n of
their wagons. Mr.. Van Hendrickson
is breaking him in.
Donelly Brothers, a branch of the
New Brunswick firm, have leased the
Joseph Allgair. in Main street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01
SOUTH AMBOY
ALUMNI DANCE
Pleasant Evening Was Spent
in X. of P. Hall.
Knso1nr To III. EKENfxGr

South Amboy, July 1.-The high
school alumni gave a reception and
dance in X. of P. hall last night. The
affair was largely attended and all
seemed TO be thoroughly enjoying
themselves. The floor was in excel
lent condition, the music was all that
could be desired and the weather be-
ing not overly warm making the
evening a delightful one. The order
of dancing included every variety and
the hours few by all 0 quickly for
the young people.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01
SkYREVIlLE MAN NsDS
A SOUTH AMB0i GIRL
spscial to the EVENING NE WE.

S~ayreville, July IA quiet we'd
ding was solemnized at the Church
Of Lady of Our Victories Thursday
night when Miss Mary Ellen McCor-
mick, Of South Amboy, became the
bride Of John Rathigan. Mr.. Rathi-
gan is employed by the Public Ser
vice Corporation. The young couple
are well known in this vicinity. The
bridesmaid was Miss Lillian Council.
of South Amboy, and the best man
was Richard Skehan. Of this place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01
TOWNS
kMBOY W0MAN
IS SENT TO HOSPITAL
special to the EVENING NEWS.

SpeCluTt % tHe FENINb Ne VS..
South Amboy, July Mrs. Anna
O'Neil, wife Of John O'Neil, of Me-
Gainesville, who, it is claimed, was
turned on the street by her son and
husband, was taken to st. Michael's
hospital, Newark, yesterday after
noon, being SEN there by Overseer
of the Poor AIKEN. 1t was said her
mind was unbalanced, but after be-
ing thoroughly examined by u local
physicians, she was pronounced per
fectly sane, but in i'll health and was
recommended being sent to the hos
pital for treatment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01
SOUTH RIVER

Miss Ellie Daley, of Gordon street,
is critically i'll at her home.
George AIlgair. proprietor of the
American House, is dangerously i'll
al his home on Reid street
The chief of police of Sayreville
was In town on business.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Dowd was buried yes
terday afternoon in the family plot
at Monumental cemetery.
Elwood Manahan, the prominent
liveryman, received a new coach to-
day.
Patrick Farley, of Ferry street, is
Frightening the appearance of his
hotel with a coat of paint.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01
WILL CARLTON SPEAKS en-
"AHERiCk OLD AND MEN"
Special 10 the EVENING NEWS.

South Amboy. July 1:-Wil Carl
ton was here again last night and
gave another lecture. His subject
was America, Old and New AS
usual, he gave a grand and instrue-
tive entertainment. Tue audience
was not as large as formerly, pre-
sumably on account OF the warm
weather, and an entertainment Of a
different kind in the hall adjoining
the church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01

Read the classified advertiser,
.ay news of interest to all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01

The EVENING NEWS has the
largest circulation in the county.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-01

SOUTH AMBOY WANTS.
For saIe-House and three lots, also
three separate lots, best location.
Good condition, bargain. Address
A. H, Box IS. Perth Amboy, n. j.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
Judicial Sale.

No. 14,375-In The First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
Mrs. NJ. A. Terry VS.. J. Nj. and
Bob Parker.
By virtue Of commission to sell,
to me directed fro mthe Honorable
First judicial District Court Of Cad
do Parish, Louisiana, in the above
numbered and entitled suit, I will
offer for sale for cash and accord
mig to law, at public auction. at the
principal front door of the court
house of Caddo Parish, Louisiana,
during the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, JULY s, 1911,
The west half Of southwest quarter
Of section four, and lots five and six,
section five, all in township %, range
Is west, Gaddo Parish, La, with the
buildings and improvements there
on. Said property to be sold as be-
longing to the parties litigant for
cash, according to law, for the pur-
pose Of effecting a partition.
J. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff ex-Oftcio AuctioneeE
Caucasian, May 80, 1911.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
Succession Sale.

No. 3,333-First District Court in
and for Louisiana: Succession
of Washington and Maria An
dersOn.
By virtue of a commission issued
by the Honorable First District
Court in above succession, I will
sell at public auction to the highest
bidder, in front Of the principal
front door Of the court house in the
City of Shreveport, Louisiana, with
in the legal hours for sales, on
WEDNESDAY, JUNE %, 1915,
the following described real estate
belonging to said SUGGESTIONS: the
southwest quarter of section three,
township fifteen, range fifteen, one
hundred and sixty acres, more or
less, and 62.55 acres in section two.
township fifteen, Ignge fifteen,
bought by Wash Anderson from w.
W. Sebastian, as per act in convey
ance book 8, page 500, Of the clerks
office Of said parish, all in the Par
ish Of Caddo, State of Louisiana, to-
gethcr with all buildings and i'm
provcments on said property. Terms
OF sale cash, subject to appraise-
ment. T.. A. LEONARD
5-25 Clerk and Administrator
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
Succession Notice.

No. t3,548-First District Court, Par
ish Of Caddo, State Of louisiana
Succession of S. C. Hostetter.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs.
jesse NJ. LaRobadierre, former wife
of S. C. Hostetter, administrative,
has this day filed final account in
said succession, and unless opositi0n
be made thereto within the time
specified by law, the same will be
duly homOl0gated as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. E. w. Sutherlin,
judge of said court, this the 9Th day
Of June 1914. SO! WILLIAMS.
June 8. Deputy Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
Deputy Clerk and exotic
Recorder.
Succession Notice.

No. 15,2Oi-In First District Court,
Caddo Parish, louisiana: Sue
cession of Will Stevens.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Cad
do: Notice is hereby given that F. a.
Leonard, clerk First District Court
of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, has this
day applied to be appointed admin
istrator Of said succession, and files
herewith a list Of all property be-
longing to the above succession as
follows, to-wit: Cash in Commercial
National Bank $6435; cash in hand
Of Caesar Deb0s $500. Said prop
erty amounting in the aggregate to
the sum Of &97.35, and unless OppO-
sition be made thereto within the
time specified by law, he will be aD-
pointed as prayed for.
Witness the Honorable E. ". Suth-
erlin, judge Of said court, this goth
day Of May A. D. 1911.
S. o. WILLIAMS,
May %. Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
Notice.
.aucasian, May 80, 1911.

An examination will be held June
%, 1911, at 9 am, in the office Of the
School Board in the court house for
cadetship from Gaddo Parish to the
Louisiana State University begin
ming with the session t9ii-12, con-
Quoted by G. E. Byrd, spperintend-
ent. W. T. CRAWFORD, Pres.
A. +. DURINGER, Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
Tutorsilip Sale.

No. I4,279-In District Court, Caddo
Parish, Louisiana: Tutorship Of
the Minors John Walter and
James Marshall Stewart.
By virtue of commission to sell,
to me directed, from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court in and
for the Parish of Gaddo, Louisiana,
in the above tutorship, | will offer
for sale at public auction, at the
principal front door Of the parish
court house IN Shreveport, Louis
lana, during legal hours for sales on
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1911,
The north half of the west half of
the southeast quarter of the south
east quarter Of section twenty-one
{2t), township twenty-five ~
north, range sixteen (l6) west, Par
ish Of Gaddo, Louisiana, with build
ings and improvements thereon.
The sale will be for cash to the
highest bidder, but, pursuant TO the
advice of a family meeting and the
order Of court, no bid under $1,000
per acre. will be cried, and if no bid
as much as 5000 pei. acre
is made there will be no sale.
WALTER E. TAYLOR,
Caucasian, May %. Tutor.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18

~ i :36-r-Tn he FIrs- JUdIcIaI Dis
trict Cour. Of CadJo Parish, La:
,JH. Dor.uIcN -. j. \. McDur-
ntond
f. yiI,lI. Of a wri. Of seizure and
sale ~ me directed from the hon
orahfn j,irsf .IIi.rl4f District Court
nj ,...sro Parrish Louisiana. in the
afo,n numbered ard entitled suit. [
how. ,.fzrd ami v.II offer for sale at
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18

and foregoing is true and correct
copy of the original act, as the same
now appears on file and Of record in
my Office. Given under by hand and
seal Of otIigo this 10th day Of May
1911. S. .. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk ex-Otucio Dapdty
Recorder. 5-t8.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
How to Order Patterns.

Patterns described in The Caucas-
ian are supplied by the May Manton
Pattern Company, 1872 West 9th
street, New York City, ana Ns4snic
Temple, Chicago, I'll, Forward rider
with name and address to the New
York or Chicago Office with &c FOR
each pattern; they will be mailed
direct to. you.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-06-18
ARTICLE III.

The object for which this c0rpor-
alton is organized and the nature Of
the. business to be carried on by it
is as follows: To develop oil, gas
or minerals on any property owned,
Ieased~or controlled by it and others
in the State Of Louisiana or else
where in the United States, and gen.
orally to do all things in furtherance
thereof"