Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-07
JAMESRUAG

Mr.. and Mrs. William Scarlett, of
Philadelphia, are visiting at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Milton T. Voorhees,.
Census enumerator Frank j. Lyons is
making good progress in taking the
state census, and up to this date has
enumerated over one thousand names.
He expects to show that Jamesburg
has increased in population since the
last census
The Lord's supper was observed at
the morning service at the. Presbyterian
church yesterday. A preparatory SER
vice was held Saturday afternoon for
the reception of members who desire
to join with the local church.
Mrs. Anthony Dughi spent Wednes-
day visiting Mrs. Anthony Dughi and
other relatives, returning Thursday.
Bruce Pullen attended the funeral of
a sister, at Long Branch, on Thursday
of last week.
Elmer E. Davidson has purchased a
thoroughbred hound dog of the Roger
Williams strain from Walter Rule, of
Franklin Park.
Supervising Deputy for the Grand
Regent Gardner, of New Brunswick,
and four other officers of the Royal
Arcanum order, paid Daphne. Council,
of this place, farewell visit Friday
night at the meeting Of the local coun-
ell. Encouraging reports were made
by the visiting officers Of the work
throughout this district and they were
well pleased at the healthy condition
of Jamesburg council. A surprise was
given the visiting officers at the con
elusion of the session when all rep .ired
to the Lake House, where a tempting
luncheon had been prepared for the
visitors and the members. A social hour
was enjoyed at which many nice things
were said about each other, much to
the enjoyment of the others present.
Court Stockton, Foresters of Amer
lea, added another member to their
roster Thursday night, when Ira Blau-
welt was obligated at the session Of the
lodge. This addition makes the local
membership seyenty-four. 1t IS ex-
pected that Governor James Fielder will
visit this court when the one hundred
mark is reached.
Robert Baremore is acting freight
agent at the Yardville station of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company in
the absence of the regular agent.
The store and dwelling as Ellis
Bennett, of lower Jamesburg, is be-
ing improved by the application of
coat of paint.
Miss Elsie Baremore spent Sun
day with Miss Elva Davis, at Trop-
ton, and Miss Grace Breckwedel, of
town, student at the Normal
school.
Baptismal rites were administer ID
Friday night to Misses Leona and
May Tilton, daughters of Mrs. Anna
Tilton. The ceremony was perform
ed at the home and IVES in charge
of the Rev. tom" Jones, the reyi-
valist and Rev. Henry Johnson, pas
tor of the Methodist church.
Mrs. Carrie Breeze, of Newark, Is
spending a few days with her aunt,
Mrs. Albert s. Owens.
Councilman Elmer Diblin has pur-
chased an up-to-date typewriter for
use in the census enumeration, 4
which he is local supervisor.
A new schedule has been inaugu-
rated at the State Home for Boys
for the balance of the summer
months as follows: Rising, 5:45;
breakfast, 6:10; detail, 7:45; dinner,
HAS; supper, 6; bed time, 7:45.
This is slightly different from the
schedule in force during the winter
months when the time of day light
differs.
Mrs. Cornelius Mount will be the
hostess for the Round About Club at
their first June meeting on Wednes-
- \ IL
arranged for by the program COM
mittee. Meetings of the club will be
suspended after the meeting for
July and August and outings arrang-
ed instead, owing to the warm
weather.
Common Council will meet this
night in Borough hall in reg
ular monthly session, commencing at
8 O'Clock.
Albert Rogers has been i'll with
neuralgia and was confined to the
house Friday last, returning to busi-
ness Saturday.
Harry Groves entertained the pat
rons of Dughi's Toe cream parlors
the past week with several fine rec
ords on a vietrola that Is In use at
the place.
Norman Jobes spent Friday in
Philadelphia.
Miss Edith Paxton has been pe-
engaged as teacher and recommend |
ed as principal in the fifth grade of |
the Hamilton public school. This !
recommendation is we'll deserved.
Charles kirkpatrick, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Kirkpatrick, has arrived
safely at San Francisco, where he |
aas gone in the interest OF tho Oen-
sral Electric Company. OF New York !
.itv hY whom he Ia am u Invad NLIa 5