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Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
PERSONALS

Mrs. Catherine Donnely, of Madi-
son avenue, is spending the week end
with Mrs. William Donnely, of Brook
lyn.
Mrs. Albert Leaman, of Second
street, spent Thursday with her
mother, Mrs. George Hafiey at Ketsbey
Mrs. Charles Bowers, of Paterson
street, is spending a week with rela-
tives in Jersey City.
William Pollock, of Harrisburg,
Penn, Is spending few days with his
brother, r. Walton Pollock, of Rector
street. Mr. Pollock Is an officer on the
U. s. S. Delaware and is enjoying a
thirty day leave of absence.
Miss Dorothy Roll, of Linden, is
spending the week end with her aunt,
Mrs. Charles II. Seguine, of Rector
street.
Miss Elinor Meade is spending few
days with Marion Maurer in Brooklyn.
Walter Eldridge, of Lewis street,
was operated on Thursday at the Ger
man hospital in New York. Mrs. Ed
ridge accompanied her son to the city
and the last reports from her are
that Mr. Eldrtdge Is on the road to
recovery.
Marion II. Merriss, of Lewis
street, was New, York visitor yes
terday
Greiner were Woodbridge visitors yes
terday.
Miss Margaret Crowe1l, OF State
street. Is visiting friends in Elizabeth
for the week end.
Mrs. William Walters and Mrs. Sa-
rah Blow attended the Middlesex
County Convention Of the w. c. I. U.
held at Jamesburg Thursday.
John Polinsky entertained a num-
Der of people last night with a theatre
party to New York.
Mrs. Harry Raymond, of Madison
avenue, was a New York visitor yes
terday.
Mrs. Emil Koyen, of Second street,
spent Thursday with her mother,
Mrs. Olcott of South Amboy.
John Jago, of Broad street, leaves
tonight for Canada to visit his son,
Richard. and his son-in-law, August
Bauer, for two weeks.
Rev. Ole Nielsen, pastor of the
Danish M. Il. church, leaves Monday
for a visit to Chicago. He will be gone
week or ten days and will stop off
at Washington. d. c., on his way west.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
POLICE NEWS

Mary Delfosso, fifteen years old, OF
164 Brighton avenue, arrested We'd
nesday night for being incorrigible and
for disorderly conduct in an automo-
bile. was yesterday committed to the
House of the Good Shepherd when ar
raigned before Judge DAILY at New
Brunswick. The boys implicated with
her are out under parole awaiting ex-
animation before Recorder Pickersgill
Thursday night.
The question as to how much
storage might be charged for shaw
ing cup left in a barber shop for
case before Recorder Pickersgill
Thursday night. Arthur Drost, Of
Hobart street, appeared as the COM
planning witness against Salvatore
Barbaretta. of 181 Smith street. He
charged that Barbaretta had failed
to give up his shaving mug when he,
Barbaretta, sold out his shop. The
case was amicably adjusted when the
new proprietor agreed to give Drost
his cup minus a brush, which had
been lost.
Charged with committing assault
and battery on Clifford Knudson, of
Market street, Samuel Manager, thir-
ty-five years old. of Smith street, was
ordered held under $500 bonds to
await the action OF the grand jury
when arraigned before Recorder
Pickersgill.
Joseph Balint, thirty-slx years
old. of 525 jacques street, charged
with committing assault and battery
ON Joseph CZinkota, of 44a Lawrence
street, has been ordered held under
5000 bail to await the action of the
grand jury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
William II. MacConlxey
4psciaI to the EVENING EEWa.

Keyport. April 2S:-william r.
MacConkey, ninety-three years old,
died at his home in Main street
Thursday after an Illness of two
weeks with pleurisy. Mr. MacConkey
was o retired oyster planter, having
been born In Maine on October "a,
1924. He came to Keyport in 1854
and has since resided here. having
lived on Main street for many years.
He was q charter member of the
Caeserea Lodge, r. & A. NJ, having
become member of the organiza-
tion in 1864 when 1t was known as
the Alpha lodge, the name being
changed to Caeserea tho following
year. He was one of the oldest resi-
dents of the borough and the Oldest
member of the lodge. The funeral
services will be conducted from his
late home tomorrow at p. m. Rev.
William Adams assisted by Rev. f. I.
b. Reynolds will conduct the serv-
ices. Burial will be in Green Grove
cemetery. the Masons conducting the
services.
Mr.. MacConkey's wife died last
November at an advanced age and
there are no near relatives.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28

spscia, to tho EVENING NEWS.

cPoctHf 10 tHo NJ v &NitS0 ~ ~ W ~
Roosevelt. April 2s--The local r.
M. C. A. will close It's ninth fiscal
year on Monday next. The associa-
ton is generally In good standing
and has grown in popularity with
leaps and bounds, but there exists
a financial deficiency which the Of
ficials are anxious to wipe out. There
is now under way a vigorous CAM
paign for more new members.
Teh deficit aggregates $b4s.3S,
which the officials say must be paid
before May 1. It is suggested that
there be general contribution move
ment by the members. A number
have started already and have con-
tributed S41.50. While there Is due
the association about $500. not over
500 of that is available Immediately,
so there remains a balance of $400 to
be obtained by popular subscription
The officials ask twenty members to
contribute SIS each. twenty-five So
EACH seventy-five 50 each and sew
enty-hve 81 each.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
YOUNG PEOPLE AT DANCE

What is certain to be Jotted down III
the leaves of the memory books OF
many as one of the most pleasurable
evenings ever spent, will be the dance
under the auspices of the Ku Coo kus
given the Camp Fire Girls last night.
The event was in the form of a return
gathering in appreciation of the dance
by the Camp Fire Girls during the lat
ter part of February.
The decoration committee worked
hard to put Roesslers Gymnasium into
q gayly trimmed ball room with patri-
otic colors placed everywhere. Re
freshments were served.
The music was furnished by john
stones banjo orchestra.
One of the pleasing features of the
evening was the rendering by the Camp
Fire Girls of several of their club
songs.
The chaperons were Miss Ruth Flet-
cher and ]. Scott Burns.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
SOCIAL DOINGS
OWLS DANCE SUCCESS

The annual dance of the Owl Asso-
citation OF this city was held last night
in Palace Hall and was greatly en-
5oyed by those present. Owing to the
many counter attractions in this and
nearby places last night the attend
ance was not as large as on previous
occasions but this did not mar the
success of the dance. Abel Larson
seven piece, string orchestra furnished
the music for the affair. There were
several novelty dances, including
fuckers and q ''robber" dance. Re-
freshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
GREAT BATTLE HALTS, BUT
FIGHTING is CONTINUED

London, April 2s.-Exhaustion has
forced lull on the Arras-St. Quentin
front. But on this battle front, where
Britons and Teutons may decide the
war, a "lull'' is no longer what 1t used
to be. The time is past when pause
In the fighting" means complete cessa.
ton of fighting.
In this mightiest Of the wars bat
ties even '1ulls" are marked by thrusts
and counter thrusts launched In un.
ceasing succession, brisk hand to hand
engagements are fought and gains and
losses in territory and in lives are reg
istered. The wholesale carnage IL
merely reduced for the moment to de.
tailed butchery-less bullying with
masses over miles, more finesse "A In.
ilvidual generalship onyards.
While the bulk OF the British forces
was resting, recognising and prepar.
ing for new great onslaughts, the men
in the front line trenches darted for
ward In many = dashing thrust and
Iflf5E 81 szSEy = II ~ stcNfly 5,0St
lines, wrestling from them series or
important strategic positions. These
are hardly traceable on the map, but
they represent extremely helpful
jumping boards" when Sir Douglas
Haig sends his army into a new con-
certed leap against the wotan line.
The Germans on their part contented
themselves with efforts to check these
local attacks and with counter attacks
in other sectors. The gains recorded In
the British headquarters statement are
on the eight mile front between Cav
relle and Fontaine-les-Cr Croiselles, which
runs parallel with the northern part Of
the Wotan line, and further to the
south, between Cambria and St Quen-
tin. Here the quarSes on the eastern
outskirts of Hargicourt were captured.
the British thus moving the menace of
the "big rush. close to the center OF
the Oambrai-St. Quentin canal To the
north they improved their lines around
the villages of Gavrelle and Roeux.
The same sort of lull prevailed on
the Franco-German front, on the Aisne
and In the Champagne. There, how
ever, continuous spirited gun duels
roared ominous warnings OF early ac-
tIons on large scale.
Nivelle's men, on the other hand, bit
OF number of valuable trench ele-
ments from the Teuton line near Hur-
tobias, Cerny and Mororvilliers. In
PRIESTS wood" scene Of much hard
fighting, the French made q successful
raid.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
Funeral for II. j. Thompson.
6pt ciaI to the EYENING NEWH

South Amboy, April 2S.-Funeral
services for Frank J. Thompson, thir-
ty-eight years old, who died last Sun
day morning at his home in Fifth
street, after a short Illness, was held
from his late residence Wednesday
morning followed by q solemn high
mass of requiem at st. Mary's church
at . O'Clock. Mr. Thompson was life
his widpAx-ss4surviSd. as nsexeral chill,
tFffFssn. he sSGs member of Seneca
Tribe. Red Men. and an emp1oye of the
Pennsylvania railroad for the pastt
twenty-five years. He was chief engi-
neer of tug ss for the past twelvel
years. 4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
Would Need MIeroseops. ..

Three-year-old Nettie had just been
given piece Of bread and butter TO
quiet her. She looked ut It intentiy
for moment and then asked, 'Mam-
ma. does Dod see everything" "Yes,
Of course he does." was the reply.
WELL" continued the little miss, Il
don't sink even bod toud SEQ butter
on zis bread"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
LADIES' AID ELECTS

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Dam
ish M T.. church at its meeting Thurs
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
J. p. Jensen, 154 Madison avenue, re-
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President, Mrs. ]. p.
Jensen; vice-president. Mrs. M. c..
Nielsen; secretary Mrs. b. Smith;
treasurer; Mrs. Andrew Iversen; WIS.,
iting committee; Mrs. j. T. Hansen,
Mrs. M. Andersen and Mrs. l.. Larsen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
OBITUARY


Woodbridge, April 28.-Richard
Workman, died at his home, o Clinton
street, Railway, yesterday after an ill
ness of only few days from pneu-
monia. The funeral services will be
held from his late home Monday af-
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock The inter-
ment will follow in Hazelwood ceme-
terry Mrs. Workman was formerly
Mrs. Lowenberg and resided in Wood
bridge for number of years where
she has large cicle of fiends who will
be shocked to hear of her husband q
sudden death
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
RUMMAGE SALE SUCCESS

The rummage sale conducted by
the Woman's Guild of st. Peters
church during the week came to a
close yesterday, s175 having been
realized. The sale started ON Tues
day, being held In the store adjoining
the Rarltan Building in Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
Man,s Love for Country.

A mans love for his native land lies
deeper than any logical expression,
among those pulses of the heart which
vibrate to the sanctities Of home and
to thoughts which leap up from his
fathers grave.-Chapin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
TO ENTERTAIN NOTABLES

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Clark, of High
street will entertain as their guests on
Tuesday, May Is, the Marquis and
Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
CAKE SALE TODAY

A cake sale under the auspices OF
the Altar Guild of st. Peters church
will be held at the parish house this
afternoon from to $50 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
MANY ATT DANCE

The first annual dance of the
Musicians Union, Local No. 373. was
held last night in Washington Hall, a
large crowd attending.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
Norfolk Cheers French Tar..

Norfolk Cheers French 1ars-
Norfolk, Va, April 2S.-Sailors from
the French ship which brought Mar
shal Joffre to America Joined In a
patriotic military parade through the
streets Of Norfolk. They were loudly
cheered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
Pneumatic.

Pneumatic.
"Nothing yellow about me-" said
our mutual friend, the pure air. II do
some Of my best work under extreme
pressure"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28

Had Fairly Good Hold.
Has Jimson ever had much of q
hold on your" "He succeeded in pull
ing my leg oncel"-Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
Effect Of Ionu Hair.

In some countries 1T is believed that
long hnir takes AWAY from q childs
vitality md energy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-28
FRED HARDY
Specialist in MASSAGE

London Medical Diploma
Doctors Recommends dans
Patients treated at their own residences.
xs4 Oak 81. Phone yyz-H
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Mrs. o.. r. Baum entertained a num-
Der Of friends at her home Wednesday
evening. With dancing and cards as
the entertainment Of the evening and
a Jolly crowd present, the occasion
vas one Of the most successful Of its
kind given here this season. The
house was artistically decorated in
red, white and blue. Throughout the
evening Mrs. Baum in the role Of
hostess showed that she has the hap
py faculty Of making each and every
guest enjoy himself. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Davis. Mr..
and Mrs. Fitzpatrick. Mr.. and Mrs. &.
". Oliver, Mrs. ". T. Oliver, Mr.. and
Mrs. ". J. Hanson. Mr.. and Mrs. P. G..
Hanson, Mr.. and Mrs. K. Foster Lamm.
Mr.. and Mrs. a II. Barton. Mr.. and
Mrs. L.. l. Evans. Jr.. Misses Helen
Earring. Jessie Torrance, RObb. Kean
EiOra Gwin. Ester Walter. Goldie
Drake, Marjorie Bulhnch. Messrs. Paul
Bulhnch, Herman Winter. A. B. Brown.
Lieutenant Kirby Z. Torrance. Gus
WennstrOm, Bobbie Baum. Earle
Sample, Ed Cronkhite and L. Z. Quick.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Gotthilf Isaak has seeded 100 acres
to Turkey Red wheat this fall and he
states that the grain is up in fine
shape and presents the best appear
ance Of any December stand of wheat
he has had during his entire activi-
ties on his ranch three miles beyond
Neeley. The only thing he regrets is
that he did not seed 200 acres to win
ter wheat.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

followers having evacuated Oiinaga
Tuesday. Favela asserted he expect
ed 400 mOr Of his troops Wednesday
night and that General Jose Murguia
will arrive Thursday with 500 men.
Favela said his troops had a fight al
Coyame with Villa followers and that
26 men Of Villas force were killed.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. d. ". Davis enter
tanned Misses Torrance and Kane and
Director Fluharty Of the extension ser
vice and Lieutenant Kirby Torrance
at dinner last night.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14
Villa Gives Up 0iinaga TO Forces OF
CarranEa

General Pedro Favela with a force
estimated At 500 men, occupied Dim
asa Wednesday afternoon al $50
O'Clock without resistance. the villa
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. KjOsness entertained
Lee W. Fluharty, director Of the ex-
tension service, George Morrison, as
sistant state club leader. and Byron
Hunter yesterday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Cooper will leave
American Falls the first of the year
to make their home in Boise. Mr..
Cooper has been given a merited pro-
motion and will be installed in the
Boise office Of the Idaho Power com
pany.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Invitations for a dance at the Audi
forum Friday, December p are 10 be
issued today by the American Falls
club. The club members include most
of the young men of the town and
there is nc doubt that with their repu-
tation for giving a good time the COM
ing dance will be the event of the sea-
sOn.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

The holiday number OF the Press
will be issued next Tuesday. II will
consist Of twelve or sixteen pages, and
in addition to Christmas stories and
illustrations. will contain many sug-
g%estions for Christmas shopping by
American Falls merchants.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

There hasn't been a better time in
years 10 buy Oregon land than the
present. owing to the extremely low
prices o prevailing. See the ad-
yertisement OF r. l.. Tucker in this
issue.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Miss Grace Mckinley left Wednes-
day for Washington, D. c., where she
will be employed as a s~tenographer
in the war department.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Miss Rice reports the registration
campaign coming along fine in most
all parts Of the county. In a few of
the districts sickness or other causes
has kept the ~canyassers from getting
about. but to compensate for this
many women have sought the regist-
rars. II has been a task to secure
cards enough. The government did
not know how many women there we're
in this county 10 be registered
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Every woman should see The Manx-
man." to be shown at the Auditorium
next Tuesday night. The pictures
were all taken on the Isle of Man, and
like the rest of Hall Gaines works is
of the most forceful when shown on
the screen.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Power County grocerymen are at
tending a food conservation meeting
in Pocatello today. where State Food
Administrator Bicknell is holding forth
with them.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Mrs. Jay Gibson. assisted by the
Red Cross ladies', is making a drive
on the sale OF Red Cross stamps.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

FOR SALE=Well machine, q complete
drilling rig, also extra drilling and
fishing tools. c. H. Doss, at Aliens
Barn 11-30-t4
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

FOR SALE-Twenty mead Of Holstein
heifers and steers. coming VI years
old this fall. Roy Roney. Aberdeen
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Miss Veta Jenkins of Pocatello was
N American Falls visitor the first of
the week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Brown & Moench advertise a large
sum of money available for loans on
farm and city property.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Clyde Woodhead, a private from
Fort Douglas, is here visiting his
brother, E. A Woodhead and family.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Z. P. Ralph of Pocatello was a bust
ness visitor here the first of the week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

The rehabilitation of the Russian
army is under way.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Mrs. c. c. Thornhill and children re-
turned Saturday evening from a six
weeks visit with relatives in Ogden.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

H. L. Lowe of Aberdeen spent a few
- here the first of the week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

.OST-A number OF films in film en-
velope in American Falls. Finder
please notify Wm. r. Kruse. Crys-
tai. Idaho.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. J. T.
Sykes. n
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

FOR SALE CHEAP-Dort car in fine
running order, new tires. Call at
Aliens Barn. Ills. 1911
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

R. L. Tucker of Beaverton, Oregon,
writes that there is great activity in
that section of the country just now,
particularly in ship building and in
cutting spruce for airplane stock.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14
People and Events.

NJ. c. McKinnon of Aberdeen visited
here the first of the week.
E. R. Mcclure of Twin Falls visited
here the first of the week.
L. Wagner of Rupert was a visitor
here the first of the week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Two best lots
IN Union Addition. three lots with
barn and shop in lines Addition.
Haynes 4-passenger roadster. See
Sam Forter. American Falls, Idaho.
1927. 1925.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Lee w. Fluharty, director of agri-
cultural extension work in Idaho, and
George Morrison, assistant state lead
er of boys and girls club work. ar
rived yesterday morning to attend the
farmers institute here.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Ben Schwarz who has been visiting
here with his brothers for the past
week left yesterday morning for San
Francisco to join his ship. L. R.
Schwarz, Mrs. Frank and Mrs. John
Schwarz accompanied the young man
as far as Pocatello.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

$4,000 PRIVATE MONEY TO LOAN on
good farms. Frank Peacock. Amer
lean Falls. Idaho.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Nip Nelson of Bonanza Bar re-
turned from Pocatello. yesterday.
where he endeavored to enlist but was
rejected on of two broken
feet. He stated that a very large
number were in line, perhaps 100,
awaiting their turn to get to the re-
cruiting officers.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

CLASSIFIED ADS


TAKEN UP-Strange Jersey COW with
hobbies on at ny place. Owner
can have same by calling for her
and paying for this advertisement.
and for feeding. Peter II. Boldt. II
miles northwest OF American Falls.
12-11-14.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-12-14

Secretary of I'd Treasury.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-11
plans FOR CIVIC
CONVENTION ARE
ASSUMING SHAPE

Arrangements for the reception of
100 delegates from Maui, Hawaii and
Kauai to the sixth annual Civic con-
vention who are due to arrive in the
city Saturday morning. were CON-
pleted this morning at a meeting OF
the general committee in the Cham
Der of Commerce rooms when the pro-
gram for the session was discussed
and approved.
The delegates will arrive on the
steamer Mauna Kea and Kilauea and
will be met by the members of the
general committee, the reception COM
mittee and a delegation from the Ho-
nolulu AID Club, together with the Ha-
waiian band. Following the reception
the delegates will be left to their own
devices until the afternoon when
bleachers will be at their disposal on
Pier from which they may witness
the Regatta Day events.
A troop of boy scouts and two po-
licemen will be present at the bleach
ers to see that only delegates are ad-
mitted to seats.
Raymond c. Brown, chairman Of the
general committee, requested the
members of the committee present to
notify their delegations to decorate
their automobile in gala attire dur
ing the conventions