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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
At
GRACE CHURCH

Three deacons whose term had eX-
PRED, were reelected and the annu-
al report of the officers of the church
was made at the annual congrega-
tional meeting of the Grace English
Lutheran church last night. This was
the closing meeting of the tenth al
niversary celebration of the church
that was started on Sunday. There
was a large attendance.
Rev. Robert Schlotter, pastor, read
the financial report of the church for
the year 1912. The total receipts
were s2,980.72 and the total expense
vas $~2,884.66, leaving a balance OF
$96.06. In theS roll called by the
pastor for the members of the church
it was found that 225 were In good
standing and that the membership OF
the Sunday school was 483. In the
reelection of deacons, Harold Hend.
rickson, Joseph Riley and Ellsworth
Zwoyer were again chosen for thu
ensuing year,
After. the meeting a social houl
was enjoyed and refreshments were
served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
NeW Club Holds
Enjoyable Meet

A new organized club known as
the I'D A." held a reception In their
rooms in Jefferson street last night.
During the evening many interesting
games were played. Vocal and in
strumental solos were rendered by
Misses s.. Brund Of Midtown and e.
Eckstrom, of Metuchen, respectively.
Leo G~oldberger was POSTMASTER and
also gave many monologues. Mich
ael Roth and Hyman Goldstein form
ed the committee of arrangements.
Shortly before midnight refresh
ments we're served. Those present
were: Misses Lillian Roth, Dorothea
Burnett of New Brunswick, Sadie
Brund of Midtown, Elsie Eckstren
of Metuchen. Ella Marks of Long Is
land, and Ada Atzen of Metuchen.
Joseph Burnett of New Brunswick,
and the members of the organiZa-
ton, Leo Goldberger, Michael Roth,
Hyman Goldstein and Max CLICK or
this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09

NEWS III

Chester Ranaschowsky, of AL
pine street, arrested Tuesday on a
serious charge, was released from
custody yesterday afternoon and
married the complaining girl.
Washington Hose and Chemical
Company held a regular meeting last
night Further preparations we're
made for it's ball to be held in the
Auditorium February 81.
William c.. Michels, of 206 New
Brunswick avenue, has purchased
the two family brick building at ASP
Convery place. from Richard E.
Comegys.
p. Ambo Tribe No. 165 I'm
proved Order of Red Men will meet
tonight.
"A meeting of valhalla Lodge
Odd Fellows will be held tonight.
-Middlesex Council Jr. o. U. A.
NJ, elected its officers at d meeting
of the council last night.
A meeting of Jefferson Tent,
Knights of the World was held las,
night.
The rain storm yesterday broke
a window in the furniture store
owned by Max Leftchman at 392
State street, mourning damage
amounting to S4S.
Receiving basins at Water and
Lewis streets, and at Catalpa avenue
and Lewis street were clogged up
yesterday according to report of Pa
troIman L.. c. Jensen.
-~Patrolman Quinlan reported a
serious leak in a water service pine
at Buckinham avenue and High
street yesterday
Mrs. Mary Kutcher vas again
arrested last night by Patrolman
MCGOWAN for being drunk and dis
orderly. She was given ninety days.
Mounted Patrolman Hartmann
supervised the killing and burial Of
ten dogs by the poundmaster yester-
day afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
GAS COMPANY
To CONSIDER
Local Concern to Take Up
Rate Question.

Action of the Public Service Gas
Company to put a ninety-eent gas
rate in effect throughout this state
may be taken up for discussion by
the Perth Amboy Gas Light Com
pany next Wednesday, with a view OF
determining what can be done in
the way of a reduction of the rate
here. At present the net charge
is 81 per thousand cubic feet of gas
and the gross charge is SIPS.
When Patrick Convery, president
of the Perth Amboy Gas Light Com
pany was asked if his concern might
reduce it's rates, in view of the &C
ton of the Public Service, he said
he did not know. That. he declared,
was entirely up to the Board of d.
~rectors, whom he said were sched-
uled to meet the third Wednesday OF
this month. He lamented the fact
that when a corporation Or trust was
forced to serve the people justly, the
public became eager to jump on the
small manufacturer and crush him
cut.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
GROSS NEGLECT
OF HIS FAMILY
Too Lazy to Work, Is Sent
to Jail.

Financially unable to make a start
to properly care for his wife and two
small children, Andrew Zahursky,
twenty-three years old, was today
committed to Jail for ninety days.
In the meantime the poor authorities
will look after his family, who are
suffering from Illness, exposure,
neglect and restitution. Zahursky
was arrested yesterday by Patrolman
Andrew Jensen. He found h family
living in a dingy room in a basement
at 1913 Hall avenue, partially clad
and with nothing but a crust of dry
bread to eat. The room was barren,
damp and exceedingly filthy, to such
an exten that Patrolman Jensen told
the court last night it was not fit to
be inhabited by pigs. A. ]. M~ikola1c-
Yak, an inspector for the Board of
Health, declared it was not fit for a
dog to live in. Both of the officials
criticized Zahursky, who appeared to
be a sound and healthy young man.
fully capable of work, but who is
imbued with a spirit of ~laZiness.
Zahursky was committed to Jail
for three months by Recorder Pick
ersgill as punishment for his lazi-
ness and neglect. Miss Widerstrom,
assistant to Overseer OF the Poor
Lyons, will endeavor to have the
woman and children removed to COM
Portable quarters and properly cared
for. Their health is failing and all
three will probably require medical
attention When this has been done.
she will ask for the release of Zah-
ursky. He stated in court this morn
ing hat he was willing to go to work
and care for his family in a salts
factory manner, but he was not In a
position to make a start at once, as
his only financial possession was
twenty-five cents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
OVERCOME BY GAS OF
STOVE, MAN IS DYING

Overcome by coal gases last night,
George Smith, of Keasbey, said to be
a Waterman at the German American
StonHware Company, is still under
the influence of the fumes which may
prove fatal. The man last night also
had a narrow escape from being
burned to death. His coat was found
entirely consumed near him.
He was found this morning when
the plant was opened, on The ground
floor Frustrated. He had been lyin,.
there for probably. several hours.
Near him al a small open stove
with a ~smoldering coal fire. 1t IS
believed that he lay down near the
fire in the middle of the night and
when the coal began ~smoldering that
it emitted gases which s~uffocated
him. Sparks from the open fire ig-
nited his coat.
DR.. M. S. MeinZer was called out
to the plant when the man was found
and had him removed to his home i'll
Keasbey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
MIDDLESEX PRINCIPALS
ENTERTAIN SOMERSET

The supervising principals of Mid
dIesex county will entertain Henry
Krebs, county superintendent. and
the supervising principals of Somer-
set county, at their quarterly meet
ing Saturday at the public library,
New Brunswick This year is the
first for the supervising principals
association of Somerset, and the
principals of this county have invited
them to study by personal ohserva-
ton the workings of the Middlesex
organization.
Two sessions will be held, n in
the morning and afternoon. At
o'clock the principals of the Somer
set schools will be guests at lunch
con in the Mansion house of the
principals and superintendent OF
Middlesex. County Superintendent
H. B. Willis is perfecting the plans
for the quarterly conference. Su-
perintendent Shull will represent the
Perth Amboy schools at the meeting
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS
WILL HAVE ORCHESTRA

That the high school will soon be
represented by and orchestra now
seems very likely. The first gather
ing of would-be players of the or
chestra was on Monday evening when
several musicians with their instrus
ments gathered In the high school
auditorium. Those interested plan
to make the orchestra the best that
has aver represented the high school.
lit is their aim to have an organiza-
ton of twenty pieces. They will
furnish for the concerts of the liter
airy societies and other affairs held
by the local institution. A few out
side players will comprise it at first.
Another meeting has been called fo1
next Wednesday night at which time
the orchestra may organize.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
A Mother Goose
Party is Planned

Mother Goose Party" is the title
of the play which will be presented
by the members of the Sunday school
of the Grace Lutheran church.
When the show will be given has not
yet been decided upon, but rehear-
sails will be begun in about a week.
Miss Ethel Trauger Is the author of
the play. which Is one of three acts
and seven scenes, filled with thrill
ing moments when a sleeping beauty
Is rescued from a sordid william by a
gallant hero. The ideas and lines
are original and Miss Trauger de-
serves much credit for her work.
The play will be produced in Odd
Fellows hall in Smith street. Miss
Trauger and Paul Zwoyer will be
the stage directors and they will be
ably assisted by Misses Ella and
Eliza Kidd.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
WOULD BAR WHISTLES
ON new YEARS EVE

Because the steam whistles of the
different manufacturing plants made
such unearthly noises, and screeehed
so loud and long on New Years Eve,
many persons of a quiet tempera-
ment and a conservative and serious
frame of mind have put in objections
to this mode of celebrating the ad-
vent of a new year.
1t is said a petition Is about to be
circulated with the idea of trying to
prevent the recurrence of the fac
tory whistles screams, because it is
claimed it jeopardizes both property
and sleep. 1t is pointed out if the
fire alarm were sounded during the
din and clamor that existed New
Years Eve, very few firemen would
have responded because they could
not have heard the bell. Still there
are some who are logical about the
matter saying it is all right for tn.
whistles to blow, but not for oven
an hour as they did on New Years
Eve.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
FIRST BALL OF
LOCAL MINERS

The first annual ball Of the West
ern Federation Of Miners. Local No.
267, last night at Pulaski Hall, was
attended by about 800 persons.
Darcing vas INDUCED in before and
after the serving Of refreshments,
which took place II o'clock. Early
in the evening Stephen Zagraniczny,
the secretary, gave an interesting
talk on "Unionism," which was loud
ly applauded. This was the first eff
fort of the union In any public enter
tainment, as it has only been an or
ganiZation since last summer. A
large sum was cleared.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
FareWeH Event
for Miss Landt

Mr.. and Mrs. P. F. Brand, of this
city, rendered Miss Katharine w.
Landt, of Woodbridge, a farewell
reception. She leaves for New York
Friday morning, to commence her
studies for nurse at the Bellevue
hospital. The reception room was
beautifully decorated, having the
form of q large BOAT trimmed with
roses and carnations at one end, into
which Miss Katharine Landt was
ushered and given her send off. She
received many handsome, as well as
uesful, presents. There were about
fifty guests present. Music and
games were enjoyed during the
evening and refreshments were
served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09

Frank Fort, of West Consho-
hocken, N. Y, is visiting at the home
of MF. and Mrs. Joseph McCreery Ill
Smith street.
Louis Kaplowitz, of New Bruins
wick avenue, was a South River Wis
itor yesterday afternoon.
John Melko, of State street, is the
guest of relatives in Paterson today.
Joseph Welsh. Of Washington
street, is in New York today, on bust
ness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
YOUTHS ARRESTED FOR
LOUNCINC ON STREET

In a last determined effort to
break up the practice of some youths
and boys of lounging in front of
store windows about Smith and State
streets, Patrolman Tonnesen made
three arrests at 4 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. He nabbed Charles Cal
vim, sixteen years old, of 259 Watson
avenue Thomas Henderson, seven
teen years old, of 226 State street,
and Ira Tice, seventeen years old, of
400 High street. They were arraign-
ed before Recorder Pickersgill this
morning and severely lectured. The
officer said he had often given warn
ing to move on"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
BRYAN SAYS CABINET
NOT FOR PAYING DEBT

Special ba Unite Pr~s% Wtrs.
Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 9:-Political
gossip linking his name with a eabi-
net position on the score that Presi-
dent-elect Wilson is personally obli-
gated or indebted to make such an
appointment, is discredited today by
Williams Jennings Bryan in a first
page editorial in his Commoner. He
said in part:
The welfare of the party and the
welfare of the country, not the ambi-
tons of men or the interest of in
dividnals. should be considered.
Cabinet positions are not to be re-
garded as currency with which to
pay debts"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
WANT CANTEEN
FOR THE ARMY
Special ov United Press wtrs.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The olo
fight for the re-establishment of the
canteen in the army was again car
ried before congress when Mrs. Alice
Burbank today appeared before the
house committee on military affairs
in favor of the B~artholdt canteen
bill. She represents the wives ana
daughters of the enlisted men of the
army and gave Chairman Hayes a
petition signed by $500 women.
Secretary of Wal Stimson, Mayor
General Leonard Wood, Chief OF
Staff Major Gen. Wetherstoon ano
other officers of the army appeared
in favor of the bill.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
GET NEGRO WHO STOLE
THE ARCHB0LD LETTERS

Chicago. Jan. 9.-William Wfnke-
field, the negro messenger supposed
to have taken the Archbold letters
from Standard Oil Company files
and sold them to men who later
turned them over TO the Hearst pub
hcation, will testify before the sen
ate committee on election Satur-
day. He was served with a subpoena
after a search of four months by
federal detectives. Winkeheld and
Charles Stump, both employees of the
Oil Company. are alleged to have re-
ceived $4,000 for the letters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
1888 BIRTHS IN CITY
DURING THE LAST YEAR

There were ninety more births.
forty-fve nor deaths and t~hirty-two
more marriages in 1912 than in
1911, according to vital statistic re-
ports compiled in the Office of the
city clerk. The reports for 1912
show there were 1,133 births, SIS
deaths and All marriages in that
year as compared with 1,043 births,
470 deaths and 439 marriages in
1911.
During December there were sew
e%nty-nine births, thirty-fve deaths
and twenty-nine marriages as against
ninety-six births, forty deaths and
ffty-three marriages in November.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Mr.andM Mrs. R0Os
Gone to Scranton

After a wedding tout OF two weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil X. Roos, who
were united in marriage at the home
of the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Kreielsheimer, in Smith street, De-
cember Is, left here for their home
in Scranton, Pa, yesterday after
noon. The couple visited Atlantic
City, Washington, Old Point Comfort
and Atlanta, Ga. They returned to
this city Monday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
FLOODS CREST
AT PITTSBURGH

Special by Bnired Press Wire.
Pittsburgh, Jan. 9.-Shortly be-
fore 8 O'Clock today the food crest
on the Allegheny and Mongolia
rivers was reached at thirty-one and
three-tenth feet. The high waters
which have inundated vast areas on
the north side were all but a few
raised streets were under water to.
day caused immense damage to mer-
chants and drove many families out
of their homes. A stage of forty
seven to f~erty-efght feet was predie-
ted by the United States Weather
Forester Pennywitte for Wheeling,
W. Va, tomorrow. Warnings were
sent down the Ohio river to be pre-
pared for the wallsof water.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
TEMPLE To
HOLD PUBLIC Meeting

A public meeting Of the Scandina-
Wan Pride, Juveline Temple No. 4,
1. O. g. T., will be held in Washing
ton hall tonight at 7:45 o'clock. Ad-
dresses will be made by Grand Su-
perintendent Magnus Hednee, of New
York, and Grand Chief Templar God
fried Stenberg, of New York. Re-
freshments will be served and a large
program will be carried out. All
are welcome.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
AMPUTATE ARM OF
MAN HURT BY GAR

The right arm Of a man named
Martinson, foreman at the Barber
Asphalt Paving Company. was so
badly crushed when a wheel of a a
passed over that member this morn
ing that it had to be amputated at
the city hospital. The operation vas
performed at IL O'Clock by DR.. M. S.
Meinzer. The man is still under the
influence of an anaesthetic, and his
first name could not be learned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Jolly Session of
the Secret Club

The Secret Club, TX. NJ. o." met
last night at the home of Miss Claire
Hartung, of State street. Miss Fac
Drunckenmiller gave several recita-
tions. Miss Henrietta Weinblatt ac-
companied on the piano by Miss
Claire Hartung sang many solos.
Refreshments were served The
evening was enjoyed until late
hours.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
BOYS ACCUSED OF
/ LARCENY OF MEDALS

Three boys accused together with
a fourth, who was arrested several
days ago, of stealing metals from the
Gregory Wrecking G. Contracting
Company's yard, were arraigned be-
fore Recorder Pickersgill last night.
Each accused another. They will be
heard again next Monday night.
They r. John Borsick, John Var
dan, of 37S Fayette street, and Aleck
Molnar, of 33S Clifford street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Young Peoples
Society Gather

Arnold Nicholson will entertain
the members of the Young Peoples
Society of the st. Stephens Danish
church at his home at 339 Barclay
street, tonight. Besides the social
hour, which has been planned. a
bushes meeting will be held, at
which time the installation of off,
GERS will be made. Refreshments
will be served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
SAMUEL HALL
REPORTED DEAD

Word was received In this city this
afternoon that Samuel Hall of Perth
Amboy was killed at Worcester,
Mass. Details have been sent for to
ascertain the identity of the Samuel
Hall named in the telegram.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
CYPSIES ROB
MRS. S0FIELD

Complaint was made to the police
this afternoon that two Gypsies stole
$40 belonging to Mrs. Nellie Sofield,
a grocer of 376 State street. 1T was
claimed that Gypsies had told the
fortune of William Hansen, a clerk
in her store, and took $40 from
among some other bills.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
NORWAY WOMEN WANT
SUNDAY FOR RESTING

.spseiaf by United Press Wfre.
Christiana, Jan. 9-The women of
Norway are taking a prominent part
in the nation wide movement for a
complete rest day on Sunday. The
crusade has become especially vigor-
Gus since the recent election that
returned to parliament a radical
majority, in a big increase of the So
cjalist vote,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
viii Pay Wife So a Week.

Promising to pay SO a week for
support of his wife. Harry Van Pelt,
of 10S Fayette street, was released
from custody last night. Van Pelt
said he was going to Newark to work
and offered to fully support his wife
If she would live with him. She de-
clined and accepted the weekly al
lowanee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Train Cnts Child in TIVE.

Burlington. Jan. 9.-While walk
ing on the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad
tracks near Cambridge yesterday,
Samuel Hoffman, Jr., the young son
of Samuel Hoffman. a farmer, was
killed by a train. The child's body
was cut in two.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Nine Applications for CT. Standard.

I@IIKV APPLTSVtHVHS TUT W. SIuuOdTU.
Nine applications were received by
Court Standard No. Ill, Feresters
of America, at it's meeting last night.
These new applicants will be held
over until the class initiation that is
to be held IN February. Grand Chief
Ranger d. J. Flynn was at the meet
ing and made remarks. After the
business session the members went
to Mckinley hall, where a collation.
was served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
42nd Birthday
Event Observed

Mrs. Tonnes Tonnesen celebrated
the forty-second anniversary of her
birthday with a reception to about
twenty-five relatives and friends in
her home. 329 Kirkland place, last
night. Card games were enjoyed
and musical selections were render
ed. Refreshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
STABBED MAN WOULD
NOT PRESS COMPLAINT

Although slashed so that he VIII
probably lose the use of his lett
hand, Andrew Kiss would not press
a charge against John Krigan, whom
he had accused, and both were fined
$40 last night. The injured man ap-
peared in court with his hand well
bandaged. He had caused the ar
rest of Krigan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Attends G.. A.. r. Installation.

Samuel G. Garretson, past COM
mander of Major James II. Dandy
Post, No. 43, G. A. r., who is a
member of the council of admins
tration on the staff of Department
Commander Mcdonald, was at the
installation of officers Of Janeway
Post in New Brunswick, last night.
Mr.. Garretson took an active part in
the ceremony and made an address.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Are Back from
Tour

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Scofield
have returned from their wedding
tour and are residing at Al Woodruff
place. Mr.. Scotield and Mrs. SEQ
field, nee Miss Grace e. Burns,
daughter of former Excise Commits
sioner Burns, were married in New
York December %. Mr.. Scofield is
employed in South Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Girls Plan

The Gaby Girls Association will
hold their weekly meeting tonight at
the home of Miss julie Klein In Com
merce street. All members. includ-
ing the newly elected ones. Misses
Claire Hartung and Bess Warren, are
requested to be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Mayor Garretson to Attend.

Mayor Ferd G~arretson will meet
with chief executives of other cities
from throughout the state in Tren-
ton next Tuesday to exchange ideas
and hear reports on municipal af-
fairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Bio Show Window Blown In.

Damage to the extent of $50 was
caused by the wind last night when
the large plate glass window of the
store owned by Max Leichtman, at
394 State street, was blown in and
broken. Several tables, which we're
in the window, were scratched by the
broken glass. The glass Vas insured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Ball is Success

Members of the Maurer A. C.. held
a successful ball in Pulaski Park, in
State street, last night. Prof. Will
liam Seiboth's orchestra furnished
the music.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
PhiLathea Class

The Philathea Society will hold
meeting this evening at the home OF
Miss Gertrude Roberts, l2O Madl.
son avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Birth Abraham Install.

Newly elected officers were INSTALL
ed by United Hebrew Lodge No. 5o2
Order of Birth Abraham at a meet
ing last night. District Deputy Sam
uel L~oyenkopf, assisted by S. Belle
kove as marshal, installed the Off
LcerS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
License to Wed

City Clerk Wilbur La Roe has is-
sued q license for the marriage of
Theodore Zipfee and Miss Elsie Ru-
precht. both OF this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Chicago Fights Diphtheria.

SpectdI On United Press Wtre.
Chicago, Jan. 9.-An emergency
appropriation of $4,000 to combat
an epidemic Of diphtheria which
threatens Chicago has been asked
of the city council.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
Auto Bus Matter Not Reached.

Owing to the large number of
cases at hand. the grand jury did not
reach the auto bus fatality probe yes
terday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09

ANTONIDES-Anna c., twenty-one
years DID,, wife of Albert Anton
ides, Of PSI Prospect street, last
night. Besides her husband, she
Is survived by two children. She
was a member of Liberty Council.
Daughters of Liberty. Funeral
services will be held Saturday az
ternoon at 2 O'clock from the
First Presbyterian church. Rev.
James H. Nerthrup will o~fieiate
and interment Will ba In Alrs-e
cemetery. ssea
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-09
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