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Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

Jack Isenberg, of 279 Smith street,
and Miss Adele Becker, of 1852 Mad
ison avenue. New York, announced
their engagement last night at the
home of Miss Adele Becker's par
ents. There were number OF local
friends and relatives from this city to
the betrothal, which was followed
with large reception. Those present
from this city were Mr.. and Mrs
Louis Isenberg, Mr.. and Mrs. Jenja-
min Isenberg, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Iser-
berg, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. Manger, MI
and Mrs. N. Rosnar, Mr.. and Mrs
Meyer Kloft, Mr. and Mrs. M. Schle-
singer, Miss Rose Rosner, Mr.. and
Mrs H. Deutch OF Keasbey. Mr.. and
Mrs. B. Elphant, Mr.. and Mrs. ii
Flieshman and Samuel Elphant o1
New Brunswick.
Mr.. Isenberg is well known in this
city, where he is engaged in the cloth
ing business and being an active
member of the 7. NJ. II. A. and othel
societies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
ORGANIZE HOME DEFENSE
LEAGUE At meeting
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the defense of the country. He declar-
ed millions about the land would arise
In defense of the country and express
ed the belief that it would be found, II
necessary, that the many classes OF
people In this city would arise as one
defender of "Old Glory"
Former Judge Adrian Lyon said In
talk that the sentiment that per-
vades the nation was shown by the
splendid response by members OF the
committee here Saturday night. He
said they were gathered on very
strange mission, strange to most of the
members, as three or four years ago
most of them little thought that they
would at this time be called together
| In the defense of their homes and their
country. He lauded the government
| of the country as 1t was constituted
| by the max ers of the constitution and
praised tho unity of the people for the
| common elfare of the nation. He said
practically every article OF the consti-
| tuition referred to the unity Of the peo-
J pie for the nations welfare and he re-
| marked with pride and feeling tha'
when a new citizen takes the oath OF
allegiance it As not to a president, OF
q king, but to the people who con
I. stitute the government.
1tn;catiS n 5a.fins ras Services of him
self and Of his typists and ONCE
equipment to aid In the defense work.
He said the country would need
stenographers chauffeurs and persons
of other trades, and he announced a
willingness to fit in where possible.
He suggested a call for a large mem
bership of the league.
The mayor acknowledged receipt
of the offer and said provision had
been made to issue membership cards
to swell the size Of the defense
league.
Letters expressing sympathy with
the defense movement and announc-
ing a willingness to aid in every way
possible, also expressing regret for
| inability to be present Saturday night
were received from Prosecutor JOS
| eph E. Stricken, j. N. Wester and
Tracy d. Waring. Other supporting
communications were received from
San Salvador Council. Knights Of
Columbus, and from the Slovak GYM
nastic Union Sokol.
Membership cards OF the league
were liberally signed at services OF
| the Baptist church here yesterday.
The cards were distributed by Rev.
! william H. Bawden, the pastor.
Following the league meeting
Mayor TenBroeck was inspired by
the offers made by M. j. Schicker
and j. E. Leaver, honorably dis
charged United States soldiers, to do
everything within their power to aid
] the league.
/ All of the mayors and other sx-cu-
tives who received copies of the call
for formation of defense leagues re-
Gently issued by Adjutant General
Barber, have been requested to meet
at the State House in Trenton We'd
lnesday to discuss general defense
work in the state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
ABEL HANSON HEAD OF
PEOPLES BUILDING LOAN

Abel Hanson, of Metuchen, was
elected president of the People
Building and Loan Association at the
annual meeting of the stockholders
held last Friday night. The plan OF the
loans of the association were changed
and several new officers were ap-
pointed.
The reports of the officers shoWeo
that the organization was In nrst CLASS
shape, financially.
The other officers reelected were
Mathew L. Smith, treasurer. e. u
Fraser, vice president; G. Douglas
Fraser, secretary and Charles K. sea
man, Jr., solicitor. Harold M. Beck
man was elected a director, and JONI
O'Toole an auditor. 4.
The plan of loan was changed U
short term loans on weekly paymeh
plan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
SOCIAL DOINGS
SIMPSON MISSION
SESSION TONIGHT

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of Simpson NJ. e. church will
be held tonight at s o'clock In the
lecture room of the church. The
fifth chapter of the book will be con-
sidered. The committee in charge
are very much disappointed in not
being able to have Miss Mary Koile
with them, as they expected tonlsnt.
Miss Role is i'll but expects to be
here next month.
An interesting musical program
will be given and refreshments served
at the close of the meeting. Mrs
William Walters is chairman OF the
committee in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
IOU POINT PLEASURE CLUB
HAS PLEASING BANQUET HERE

Representatives of various depart
ments of the DUPONT plant at Parlln,
comprising the Dupont Pleasure
Club, held their first annual banquet
at the New Packer House Saturday
night.
At $3.50 o'clock about fifty men.
among them the heads of various de-
a fine dinner that had been arranged
by Mine Host Floersch. Entertain
ment was furnished by c. Howard
Smiths orchestra and professional
talent from New York. The commit
tee in charge Of the arrangements
! consisted of John Gallagher, Thomas
Burns, Benjamin Boden, Thomas j:
Fitzgerald, William Hallahan and
Reub Forgotson.
Those present were: Joseph Shiels
| Leo Lynch, John G.. J. Began, Thorn
| as Burns. Harold Hoffman, John
/ Gallagher, Thomas Fitzgerald, Thom-
as McKeon. l.. E. VanDorn, Charles
Forsman, Theodore Ham, William
Kreuger. Fire Chief Rivers, Harry
Stonaker, John Wojcichowskl
Charles Weischadel. Reub Forgotson
Patrick Monaghan. Ben Boden, Mi
chael Quaid, John c. Quaid, A. For
gotson, Charles Carlisle, HI. f. Hill
lard, Chris Boehm. John Common. j
/, M. Truesdale. Frank Janweha. Car
roll Saeber, Louis w. Furslew, Jane:
Il. Creamer, John r. McCutcheon
William McCutcheon, George Baste-
do, William G. Newbrandt, Rober
| Noble. c. H. worthing. g. M. RiveAs
|, Charles Forgotson. Arnold Violin
J. snowfeid,h JOSEPH sspI sehRitfs, sKehsR8nitf XiilIasn XiilIs
NJ. Hallahan. Hugo Freyburg, Wal
lace Seener, J. e. Kendall, P. Tyson.
j. Miller, Rocco Colucci, Clement
Lowe, William Nehercorn. Silas
Church, Joseph Kennedy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
ANNUAL PURlM
EVENT Is ENJOYED

The annual Purim entertainment
given by the pupils of the Sunday
School of Temple Beth Mordecai took
place yesterday afternoon and was
we'll patronized by the parents and
friends of the children. Judging from
the applause gained by the children III
their efforts the entertainment was one
of the most successful in the history OF
the temple,
Following the performance the chill
dren went into the vestry rooms OF
the temple where they were served
with refreshments, consisting OF ice
cream and cake, by the sisterhood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
ELECT MRS. WESTCOTT

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Simpson
NJ. z. church met at a special meet
ing last week and elected the follow
ing to office for the coming confer
ence year: President, Mrs. Wilbert
Westcott cabinet, Mrs. E. V. r. So
field, Mrs. II. Applegate, Mrs. George
d. Runyon, Mrs. L. Rankin, Mrs
Charles H. Seguine; secretaries, Mrs
Joseph Graft, Mrs. Frank Hilsdorf;
treasurers, Mrs. Cornelius Hubbard
Mrs. II. Anderson. A meeting of the
cabinet will be held shortly after con-
ference, when the committees for the
various departments will be formed
This has been the most successful
year financially, tle society has ever
had, the ladies rafSing s1.4o0 in the
wear
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
MANY AT PARTY

A party was held Saturday night al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Larson. corner of Smith and Elm
streets, In honor of Mr.. Larson's birtn-
day. During the night victrola and
violin selections were enjoyed as was
singing and games. Many presents
were received by. Mr.. Nelson.
freshments were served.
Those -nra.ssnt Wf!sf 4rffS A. Lamp.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ Jensen, Mrs.
Thomas Jensen. Mrs. B. Peterson,
Misses M. Peterson, Marion Larson,
Olga Lamp. Esther and Henrietta Sat
ter. Messrs. Carl Jensen, Harry and
Carl Lamp, John From, Adolph and
Elmer Larson and Master Edwin Ole
son, Jr., and Mr.. and Charles Larson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
SOCIAL SERVICE AT
MISS EMMA GRElNER'S

The social service department of
the Simpson NJ. E. church held their
monthly social at the home of Miss
Emma Greiner Saturday night. 1t
was decided to give an entertainment
some time In May to raise funds to
carry out the plans of the society.
One new member was received. After
the business meeting an hour of mu-
sic was enjoyed. Refreshments served
and merry time had by all.
The next meeting will be held the
third week in April at the home OF
Miss Harriet Meade
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
SUFFRAGISTS HAVE
CARD PARTY TONIGHT

The first card party to be given un-
der the auspices of the local branch
of the Equal Suffrage League Will De
held at SIS o'clock tonight in the
grill room of the New Packer House
Miss Wealthy Heinzleman or the
committee in charge, reports that
large number of tickets have been dis
nosed of, and that everything points
to a verv enjoyable occasion.
Games of bridge and five hundred
will be played, two prizes being
awarded to the winners at both
games. Refreshments will be served
following the games.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
ATTACKS "FLIP" VERDICT.
Judge Ready to Set Aside Jersey Cit,
Jury Finding.

Jury EIHuift9.
Jersey City, March 26. - Because a
a jury Is alleged to have rendered a
verdict on the flip Of coin in the Hud
son county circuit court Judge Luther
A. Campbell has indicated that he viii
issue a rule to show cause why the YER
dict should not be set aside il affidavits
are presented
Octavio Boggio of West Hoboken
brought suit against Ernest Giannotti,
also of West Hoboken, to recover So
900 for injuries received when the lat
ter shot him in the head. Giannotti
put In counter claim. The jury was
unable to agree until finally one OF
them hit on the plan of reaching the
verdict" by the flip of coin. The
jury, abiding by the toss, brought In a
verdict against both plaintiff and de-
fendant in that neither was entitled to
damages.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
BIG SHOW TOMORROW

a. Ben Welch and his Big Show
comes to the Majestic theatre tomor-
row. While Mr.. Welch's remarkable
work makes the show primarily q
great comedy offering, the produc-
ton may also be spoken of as a great
beauty as well. The chorus which
has been selected with great care Is
composed of girls who possess un-
usual beauty and who have natural
grace and personality to further COM
mend them. The produced has nei-
tther spared expense nor efforts In
providing them with an extravagant
wardrobe which displays their physi-
cal charms to the best Of advantage.
The scenic equipment further intensi-
fies the beauty of the production.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
Funeral of Patrick Maher

Funeral services for Patrick
Maher, of 500 State street, held from
his late residence this morning fol-
lowed by a solemn high mass of re-
quiem at st. Mary's church at 10
o clock, were largely attended by
friends and relatives of the family.
Fifteen priests were on the altar and
took part in the solemn service. Rev.
Thomas Maher, of Lakewood, son of
the deceased, was celebrant. Rev.
Peter b. Corr, of Eatontown, former
ly of st. Mary's church, was deacon
and Rev. James Bulfin, of Trenton,
formerly of this city, was subdeacon.
Rev. Father Walsh, of Camden, was
master of ceremonies, and Rev. DIR.
William p. Cantwell, pastor of st.
Marys, preached the sermon.
Many floral tributes were received.
The interment was in st. Mary's cem-
etery. The bearers were Police Chief
Patrick j. Burke, Sergeant John
Norris John Kenny, John Toolin,
Daniel Dwyer and John f. Reilly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
.PRESBYTER|ANS TO PLAN
BIG COMING EVENTS

The men Of the Presbyterian church
will meet in the church parlor to-
night to hear the report of the COM
mittee appointed to devise plans for
advertising DR.. Dewey and AL. Saun-
ders, who are to be IN the Presbyte-
rian church April 8 and II, and also
the revivals to follow by Reverends
Robert r. and Edward s. Littell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
10 TABLES OF BRIDGE
AT r. Y. c. SESSION

Ten tables of bridge were played at
a successful card party held by the
Yacht Club at the club house on Sat
urday afternoon. The winners at
bridge were Miss Agnes Hardiman,
first; Mrs. Joseph Copeland, second; !;
Mrs. Max Keck, third. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Burns. fourth prize. No games
of five hundred were played.
The affair was given under the di-
-rection of the March social committee
of the auxiliary. Mrs. John Sofield
Is chairman of the committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
WeIIIncton's SIJp,

The unsettled state of Irish affairs
reminds of a slip made by the Duke
of Wellington during house of lords
debate on Ireland. In the course of
his speech he mentioned that two
clergymen had been murdered In Ire
land. A noble lord on the other side
of the house rose at once to correct
him. mo, no; only one." "Only oneT
rejoined the duke. swell, If am mis-
taken I'm sorry"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
MANDOLIN cLDB MEETS

R,e Mandolin Club of this city,
Ell! Awith Mr., and YHHSssehn Peter. Peter
Ernst, of Sewaren; Mrs. L. c. Jensen.
Miss Helen Sokolinski, Arthur Ernst
and John Sokolinski, of this city
After practice the guests enjoyed a
social time. @n ~,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
LECTURE TOMORROW

The second of the series of lectures
on current events to be given by Mrs
Marion G.. Atwell under the auspices
of the Perth Amboy Woman's Club will
take place tomorrow afternoon in the
high school auditorium.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
Funeral for Miss Kline

Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth
Kline, who died suddenly at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Henry Mccullough,
10 Jefferson street, early Saturday
morning, will be held tomorrow after
noon at o'clock at st. Peters Epis-
copal church. Rev. w. Northy Jones,
rector. will officiate. Interment will be
in Christ church cemetery, South Am
boy
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
Martin A. Burns.

Martin A. Burns, fifty three years
old. an employe of the Lehigh Valley
railroad for the past thirty-three years,
died yesterday morning at his home,
377 Oak street, following an attack oil
erysipelas. He had been Ill for some
time. Mr.. Burns Is said to have been
one of the oldest employees of the Le-
high Valley railroad here. Besides his
widow he is survived by three sons
Joseph, Leo and Vincent Burns. The
funeral will be held from his late resi-
dence Wednesday morning followed
by a solemn mass of requiem at St
Mary's church at 10 o'clock. Inter
ment will be in st. Marys cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
NOTICE OF REHEARSAL

The regular rehearsal of the Perth
Amboy Choral Society will be held to-
morrow night at S:15 o'clock at the
home of DR.. John L. Lund, 267 High
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
OBITUARY RECORD
Mrs. Anna Jorgensen.

Mrs. Anna Jorgensen thirty-slA
wears old, wife of Yeppe Jorgensen OF
s64 Laurie street, died this morning
she Is sn.tfyed BY her husban4 and FOUR
children. Funeral services will pc
held Wednesday afternoon from her
late residence. Rev. Ole Nielsen, pas
tor of the Danish Methodist church,
will officiate. Interment Will be IN
Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
MEET TOMORROW NIGHT

The Presbyterian Christian En-
deavor Society will meet Tuesday
night of this week instead of Thurs
day on account of the Athletic Club
meeting on Thursday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
c.,,, Altar tho Storm.

Calm After tho Storm.
A baldheaded man only wofr'es
about It while the bare spot ls ~
large as a dollar. When 1t reaches
the size of a pancake he ceases 10
care and Is happy again.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
TO MEET, TONIGHT

The regular monthly meeting of the
teachers and officers of the First Pres
byterian church will be held tonight
in the chapel
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
George HOXeS.

George Howes, one year old, coloreo,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ward HoWes OF
Ar New Brunswick avenue, died yes
terday morning. Funeral this after
noon. Interment in Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-26
A Word Of Thanks

We want to thank the men of Perth Am
bow who patronized us so loyalty at the
Opening Saturday, of our new branch
at 174 Smith ST., Cor. Madison Ave. We
have every facility for satisfaction and
service-vistors Saturday were quick to
notice it. With your continued patronage
we shall make still greater efforts to
anticipate and supply your wants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-28
Dexter
To Complete Company A Mus
tering in by Saturday Morn
ing-BOy Scouts to Have Gar
dens-Flag Raising at First
Baptist Sunday School for
Next Sunday

The work of mastering in the officers
and enlisted men of Co. A.. Second
Maine Infantry, into the Federal SER
vice will be completed Saturday morn
ing and the company will be in readl-
ness to move Monday morning to the
western part of the State where it will
guard tunnels and bridges on the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad. The physical
examination was completed Friday
morning and ~ members of the COM
pany were found physically unfit for
active service and were discharged
The examination was made by Major
Henry D. Thomson, United States
Medical Corps. assisted by DR.. j. H.
Murphy of this town Of the Medical
Reserve Corps. The examination was
a rigid one and the company which
leaves here Monday morning will be
physically At for most any service.
Those disqualified physically were
Privates Astle, Bennett. Brann, Bau-
lier, Butterf1eld, Dyer. Knowles, Mar
tin, Metevier, Reynolds, Walker and
Wallace.
Rev. George c. Sauer, pastor OF the
First Baptist church, and scoutmaster
of the four patrols of Boy Scouts re-
Gently formed here is making arrange
ments for obtaining about half-acre
of land where the Scouts may have a
garden this summer. Several suitable
lots are under consideration. Head
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Governor and Advisers
Extend Maine S Aid to
T farmers WhoNeedLoan

The State of Maine will lend it's cred
it to farmers urgently in need of fl
nancial aid to secure seed and fer
tllizer. Such a course will be taken
in only the most urgent cases. This
action was decided upon at a confer
ence between Governor Milliken. the
Executive Council, Hon. Harold NJ
Sewall of Bath, chairman Of the State
Committee on Public Safety, and Hon.
John E. Bunker of Bar Harbor. eX-
ecutive secretary of the committee,
which was held in the Council chamber
Thursday evening.
The executive secretary was directed
to take immediate steps to discover
all possible sources Of supply outside
the State for needs of staple farm
products and for commercial fertilizer
in carload lots.
The committee was also urgently re-
quested to proceed with all possible
speed for the COMPLETION of the CEN
sus Of farm resources which is now
under way. 1t is hoped that this CEN
sus when completed, will show the pos
sible increased acreage in each COM
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munity and also the definite assistance
needed in each section in the way of
extra seeds, fertilizer and financial re-
sources to accomplish the desired re-
suits. The Governor and Council are
trying to work out plan for direct
financial assistance to supplement the
resources of local business men and
banks in granting aid to farmers in
especially urgent cases. The informa-
ton which this census will furnish is
urgently needed by the Governor and
Council to aid in working out this
plan.
1t was the unanimous opinion of
those present at the conference that
direct financial aid in the way of
loans to farmers on the part of the
State could at first be applied in only
the most urgent cases to supplement
the efforts of local communities. It
is hoped by Governor MiIliken that in
all cases local bankers and business
men will do their utmost to provide
the financial resources necessary to
enable farmers in their own communi-
ty to plant every possible additional
acre with staple crops.
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Squirrel Island Water Case.

The case of the Squirrel Island Viii
lage corporation and others against the
town of Boothbay Harbor. before the
Public Utilities Commission, after pub
lie hearing and mature consideration is
ordered. adiudged and decreed:
1. That the supply Of water now
furnished by the town of Boothbay
Harbor to and on Squirrel Island and
to the residents and summer residents
thereof for domestic, sanitary. NUM-
cipal and commercial purposes is in
sufficient and inadequate, and that an
adequate supply. thereof cannot now be
obtained:
2. That the present equipment Of
said town of Boothbay Harbor for
furnishing water on Squirrel Island for
domestic. sanitary. municipal and
commercial purposes Is insufficient, in
adequate and unsafe;
8. That said town of Boothbay Har-
Dor be, and it hereby Is, ordered to
furnish said Squirrel Island and the
residents thereof an adequate supply Of
water for all of said purposes, at all
times between the fifteenth day of May
and the fifteenth day OF September, an
nually;
4. That said town of Boothbay Har-
Dor. as part of said adequate service
ard as a precaution against any inter-
ruption therein, maintain water in the
concrete stanapipe on said Squirrel
Island. at all times between the afore-
said Gates, at q level not more than one
foot below the top thereof, between the
hours Of six O'Clock in the morning and
tay ~ \, i,,f ho f,,r +f,oy
that ii construct. connect and keep in
use and repair a new main from the
end Of its present six-inch main near
the Neptune Packing Company to the
distribution system on Squirrel Island,
said main to be not less than four
inches in diameter to the end Of Spruce
Point and thence not less than three
inches in diameter to said Squirrel
Island. work thereon to begin forthwith
and to be prosecuted to completion
with reasonable diligence, and to be
completed on or before July /. 1917,
unless further time is granted for good
cause shown. The directions contained
in this paragraph are not in limitation
Of the duty OF this respondent, or its
performance thereof, but are specified
as among the things required to be
done by it.
s. That this case stand open for fur
Their action as and until otherwise or
dered.
Given under the hand and seal of the
Public Utilities Commission. at Au-
gnsta, this 25th day Of April. A. d.
1917.
BENZ. F. CLEAVES,
WNf. B. SHELTON.
CHAS. w. MULLEN,
Public Utilities Commission of Maine.
IL. 81
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Fidelity Trust Co.
Gets State Highway
Bonds at $101.47

Bids were opened at the office Of
the State treasurer Friday for 100000
worth Of State highway bonds, the
last Of the bond issue of 100000 au-
thorized for the Improvement of roads.
3o-year serial gold bonds, at four per
cent, dated May l, 1917.
The whole amount of 100000 of the
bonds was awarded to the Fidelity
Trust Company of Portland at $1O147.
The other bidders on the whole amount
were Sidney w. Moves of Portland at
s101.39, Bursoe Lang & Co. of Bos-
ton at $1o1.42, IIornblower & Weeks of
Boston at s101.63; Charles II. Gilman
6, Co. of Portland and the Merrill
Trust Co. of Bangor, at s101 and one