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Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
BAPTIST WOMEN MEET

The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Baptist church is holding its monthly
meeting this afternoon in the board
rooms of the local Y NJ. c. A The
meeting was called for o'clock and
the matter of holding another supper
this month will be taken up. The
supper served last month in the Y. M.
G. A. by these women was largely at
tended and well liked. 1t is expected
that clam chowder supper will be
given next.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
FORM NEW CLUB

The S. C. s. Club was organized at
a meeting held last night at the home
of Miss Nellie Robbins. An election Of
officers took place. Following the
business session q social time was en-
joyed, vocal solos and piano selections
being rendered by the Misses Carrie
Pedersen, Marjorie Farren and Meta
Samsoe. Refreshments were served
in the dining room which had been
decorated for the occasion with Amer
lean beauties and ferns.
The next meeting OF the club will
be held next Wednesday night at the
home of Miss Ingrid Anderson, in
Sayre avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
DISTRICT COURT CASES

The suit for $500 brought by
Victor Sulyovsky against Anton Elk
reder a contractor of this city, which
was to have been heard in the dis
trict court yesterday by Judge HON.
mann and a jury, has been adjourn
ed for two weeks at the request of
THOMAS Brown, for the plaintiff. The
suit is the outcome of an automobile
accident on Amboy avenue, when
the Sulyovsky child was injured fol-
lowing the collision of Ekreder's
automobile with one belonging to DIR.
Russell Randolph, of BernardsvilIe.
Andrew j. Wight represents Ekreder
In the suit,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
TRUSTEES HOLD
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

At the annual election of trustees
held last night in Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church the following were
elected to serve three years: George
w. Parisen, William d. Vorees. Edgar
v. K. Sofield. The resignation of Franz
Nelson from the official board was
read at this time and accepted with
regrets. Mr.. Nelson moved from
Perth Amboy some time ago, making
his resignation advisable. George
Woglon was unanimously elected to
succeed Mr.. Nelson for term of one
year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY

Master Robert Bramin, Jr., of this
city, entertained nine of his cousins
yesterday afternoon at his home in
honor of his fourth birthday. Music
and games were played after which
refreshments were served by the young
hosts mother Prizes were awarded
to Master Wakefield Pyott and Jenni
Smith. Those present were Susie
Barnes. Hilda Barnes, Cora Barnes
and Lily May Barnes. Jenni Smith,
Annabel Smith, Ridgeway Pyott and
Wakefield Pyott.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
FOOD SALE SATURDAY

BON NJ. E. cruIcn win hold rod sale
SATURDAY afternoon in the lecture
room from 2 until o'clock, during
which time home made bread, pies,
cake, biscuit and pastries may be pur-
chased The proceeds from this sale
will be given to the church
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Because of the popular demand on
the management of the Majestic the
atre. Daisy Harcourt, the popular
singing and talking star, who appeared
at the theatre some time ago, will re-
turn FOR an engagement for the first
three days of next week.
Another star act on the bill will he
All Rajah & Company in mind read
Ing act which is said to be one OF the
most wonderful productions Of the
kind on the American stage. There
will be four other acts ON the bill also-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
w. C. T. U. TO MEET

A monthly meeting of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union will be
held at the home OF the president,
Mrs. Jane Overington, SO Smith street,
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. I'm
portant matters are expected to come
up for consideration.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
AUXILIARY TO MEET

The monthly meeting OF the wom-
ems Auxiliary of st. Peters church
will be held at 8 o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon In ST. Peters parish house on
Rector street. Several matters of i'm
portance are expected to be acted
upon at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
AGAIN ATTACK "OLD GUARD"
Perkins and Colby ChalIenps Rspub.
Iican National COMMITTEES.

New York, Feb. 1.-"If the national
committee should decide that the Re
publican party shall remain reaction
ary this should be known at once, SO
that other a1ignments can be fmmedi-
ately made. as no time should be lost
In preparing for the fight Of 1920"
George w. Perkins and Everett
Colby, III another letter to Chairman
William r. Wilcox of the Republican
National committee, make the above
hallenge to the Old guard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
LICENSE TO WED

Marriage licenses have been issued
70 the Following by City Clerk John
Hanson, Jr.: Adam French and Miss
Elizabeth Baron; Elwood F. Wvmbs
and Miss Margaret Woftscheck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
Funeral for Andrew Wosjik

The funeral of Andrew Wosiik,
who was killed while at work at the
Barber Asphalt Paving Companys
plant yesterday morning, will be held
Sunday afternoon from his late resi-
dence in Pacific avenue, to be follow
ed by service at st. Stephens Pol
ish church at 2 o'clock. Interment
will be in st. Stephens cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
0BlTUAH7 iiflDnD
Thoryald Christensen.

Funeral services for Thorvald
Christensen, who died in the city hos
pital yesterday morning following in
juries sustained in a fall while at work
at the Roessler q Hasslacher Chemi-
cal Company's new plant Tuesday af-
ternoon. will be held from his late res
idence, Ala Mechanic street, Sunday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. Rev. w.
Northey Jones, rector of st. Peters
Episcopal church. will officiate. In
terment will be in Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
A rehearsal of the mefffDgl


A rehearsal of the mehfDel
Y. W. II. A. who will take part In
the minstrel show to be given in
about two weeks was held in the Y,
M. H. A. hall last night, everything
being done to satisfaction of the
coach, Jack Bird. Another rehearsal
of those taking part will be held
Sunday morning in the Y. M. H. A.
at which time the program will be
definitely decided upon. The COM
plete program, together with the
names of all taking part in the
show, will be announced the early
part of next week. The performance
will take place in the Majestic thea
tire and present appearances point
toward a success.
What q Tangled Web.
II at first you don't deceive, Ii,
lie a co N-poytaan
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01
FEB. IS
At Y. N. C. A. BUILDING

1.-THE Musical Merry Makers" will
appear at the local Y. M. c. A. Thurs
day, Feb. Is, this being the second of
the entertainments in the course of
four which is being conducted under
the auspices of the social committee Of
the association. There has been a
considerable lapse of time since the
first entertainment was given, that
having been on Nov. "a. There will be
a month, however, separating the rest
of the entertainments. The Musical
Merry Makers will be here on Feb.
15, the "Old Home Singers" on March
27 and '"rhe Parish Players" on April
IL.
ltertaipUe Uepta s1l
there remain S6me WHICH may De
bought. Every seat In the house Is
reserved and the price is the same for
all seats. By purchasing course tick
ct reduction WAS secured. A special
reduction was also made to members
Further announcements regarding
those who will appear with the Merry
Makers will be made by the social
committee soon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-01

FEDERAL authorities t6 force the city
TO Inove or lower the pipes below the
navigation point.
He contends that the present pipes
are not affected by the law which
governs the action of the riparian
board. that of 1910, in view of the
fact that the law was not passed un-
til 1910, and the mains have been in
place for several years, some of them
as long as twenty-fi five years.
In addition to that, he contends
that the matter is one for the con-
sideration of the war department, or
the proper federal department, and
not for state control.
The mains in question are in the
center Of the strip of land, 100 feet
wide, which has been condemned Ivy
the City for the accommodation and
safety of the present water mains
and for the thirty-inch main now 3e-
Ing laid from Runyon pumping sta
ton to this CITY
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
Red Cross Halloween Party

THoMPsoN-Notice was given in the Congregational church last Sunday that contribution would be taken the following Sunday, Oct 18th, to buy Liberty bond or bonds for the church.
 There will be Halloween party In the Town hall on Wednesday evening |, Oct. 3lst, the proceeds of which are for the Thompson branch of the Red Cross. All are invited and 1t is desir- ed that everybody come in costume or wear something appropriate to Hal lowe'en People are so busy with the serious things necessitated by the war that Halloween party will be good opportunity to relax and at the same time get more money for yarn. Tickets 90 cents.
 The Thompson Red Cross garden has been decided success. All the work that Deacon Dike has done IS very much appreciated. He took care Ii the potatoes from the time they were planted until they were harvest ed. He even sold them and brought the chairman the money. The sale ot potatoes has augmented the Red Cross treasury to the amount oi s24 70, ana already about Sl0 worth Of held corn has been sold, and there is more to toi- low. Deacon Dike has certainly done his "bitn for the Red Cross and con servalion of food. A. F. Searis, enaif- man.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
West Woodstock Personals

Newton Wallace and wife of Am herst have been recent guests of Jarvis Hall and wife.
 K. H. Hicks has been spending a few days in New York.
 Fred Williamson, wife and son Paul of Hartfora were dinner guests at Irv- ing Perrin $ issi Sunday.
 Mrs. Joseph Wilde of Stockport, N. Y., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary Whitaker.
 Mrs. Nancy Howard attended the grange fair held at Union last week.
 Mrs. Frederick Davidson has been recent guest Of her brother, Emory k. Turner, of North Oxford.
 Mrs. Nancy Howard spent Wednes- day in Southbridge.
 Jack Stoutenburgh has gone to New York.
 F. J. Williamson and family of Hartford motored to town last Satur- day.
 Mrs. Ellen Horton of Manchester, Mast, a former resident Of this place, was in town last week. She was Miss Ellen Martin and was born in the brick house st the village.
 Dwight Whittemore and wife. Mrs William NhitteTore, Clifford Cham berlin, wife ana daughter Winifred, ali of Sturbridge, were guests al John Shepard's last Sunday
 Mrs. Daniel Allen, who Is at the Clark house for few weeks. has been s.,rs1ainx a lev ua5s sn aofcsssef-
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
Present Liberty Loan Bond

No GRoSV St. Jean Baptiste society presented Rev. Father Donnelly with check for $50 to pur- chase Liberty Loan Bond to be given to the St. Agnes Home in Hartford.
 Miss Priscilla Lucier was the guest of Miss Leontine Lafieur Sunday.
 Philippe Croteau, member of the U. ;. Infantry, was home Sunday.
 Philippe Faucher, took an autotrip to Az CT Tuesday.
 Miss Rose bonin, Miss Edna and Dora Faucher went to Aver Tuesday.
 Miss Marie DiIlaoer has returned from vacation in Providence.
 The Grosvenordsle Woman's Club met Thursday, October 25, st the home of Mrs. John Skedgell. The Thomp son Thimble club were gnests of the club. Mrs. Henry Elmer kimball of Worcester read Wagner's Opera, Seigfred, illustrated by VictroIa Rec. ords.
 Miss Theresa Bayer of Thompson is spending couple of weeks with Mrs. w. A. Prince.
 MT aud Mrs. Charles Austin and daughter Ruth and Leon N. Walker were in Aver Thursday.
 MT and Mrs. Louis Walker, Mrs. F. $. Richmond and Frank rourtel lotte visited J. B. Tourteilotte and family in Worcester Sunday.
 Guarde Martial will hold competi- tive drill and dance in Union hall this Saturday night. Nanny guards have signiied their intention,to be present and a good time is assured. The Guarde Martial Is one of the oldest Guards in this section and has captured many prizes. They are well known.as good entertainers and will provide some thing for all. Everyone is invited.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
Leavitt-Herzberger Wedding

EAST WooDSToCK-Mrs. G. l.. Up ham received an announcement of the marriage Oct. goth of her nephew Ken. neth Leavitt, and Miss Laura Marie He,zberger, both of Casper, Wy. MT. Leavitt, who formerly lived in New Boston, has many friends in town.
 Mrs. George A. Wetherell entertain ed L'Apres Midi club last Saturday afternoon.
 Miss Julia May is visiting her sister, Mrs. Anna May, in West Newton.
 George Pottle and wife of Boston were guests of NJ. B. Morse and wife Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Mrs. Harris Potter, Herbert and Eli Zabeth Potter and MT. Jordan were guests Of C. H. Potter and wife last Saturday.
 Louis Bunce of South Manchester spent Sunday night with Everett May and wife. lie was returning from Camp Devens.
 Silas Allen and family of Hartford man and family.
 Charles E. Pike attended a meeting Of the Grand Lodge A. o. U. W. as delegate in Hartford last week Thurs day He also visited Earl Bemis and family in Wallingford.
 Gertrade Anderson recently spent few days with her parents, She has now entered the employ of Mrs. Geo. A Bowen, Woodstock.
 Owing to the storm the meeting of the Community Club was postponed.
 William Rich artson who has heen at Fort Slocnm, N. F., has been sent to South Carolina.
 Mrs. Clifford Martin of Boston Is spending 8 week with her mother, Mrs Ellen Shead.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
ElIsxerth Back Still at Home
Under Draft Rules Is Rated as Deserier

Ellsworth Back is still at his home in North Woodstock. He Is. under the draft rules, rated as s deserter He was certified for service and ordered to report in Putnsm, Oct. 4th- A few days prior 10 that time the local eS- empIion board received letter pur- porting to be signed lby him stating that he was not we'll enough to 70.
 So far, Back has remained at home, but in all prot ability he will be taken to camp when the authorities get ready to take up the case of which they have been informed by the exemption board.
 In North Woodstock il is rumored that Back will show resistance when the officers come to take him. He Is said to live all alone ana only once or twice in his life, neighbors say, has he been out of his native village.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
Reception to School Super
 intendentS

WooDSrocK-The reception at Aead- emy hall Tuesday evening was largely attended. MT. Harrison voiced the sentiment of the assembled company in his remarks appreciative of Mir. Bar, ber's work and words of welcome to MT. and Mrs. Harrington. MT. liar. rington's response expressed his sp- preciation of the welcome and hts in tenlion to carry on and not upset MT. BarbeT's work. The impression he made upon the people speaks we'll for the future of Woodstock schools. Mir. Bsrber's words were characteristic and heartfelt and met a response in the hearts of both young and old. Piano solo by Dewitt Miller, mandolin playing by Misses Pease land Prescott with 8 song by the Prehn Brothers and singing oy school children made up the musical program.
 The entire Child family al Valley side motored 10 East Douglas recently to call on Mrs. Pamelis Meek.
 The Harvest supper at the church dining room Friday evening was pat ronized oy about loo people who re- port a good supper and good time with satisfactory financial results.
 Roger Pease spent Sunday with his sister at the Academy.
 Mrs. wm Flynn has been a guest at Century Old cottage this week.
 Mrs. Julia Clapp has been at George Lyons few days.
 Mrs. William Howard was in Hart ford early in the week and reports her son gsining in health.
 The hospital meeting at Mrs. Ritch's was pleasant social event and reports showed good work done.
 The Heinrich family have left for the winter. The closing of Cloverlea is al. ways regetted.
 The sudden death of Mrs. Kate Full Ter of Nhitinsviile removes worthy woman who had friends in Woodstock.
 Next Sunday morning the needs of the Syrian speople will be told by a Syrian woman at the First Congrega- tional church.
 The Senior cIass,of Woodstock acad- emy will have Halloween Costume social at Academy hall, Friday even ing, November 2nd at T,45.
 Next Sunday evening the service will be appropriate to the Reformation anniversary.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
Attaxaugan Items

The Attawaugan Co. have placed a fire hydrant between the two rows of tenements back of the Methodist church.
 Mir. and Mrs. Sam Huntingdon are visiting with Mrs. ATmingtoa's son in Attleboro, Mass
 Rev. w. D. Woodward attended at South Manchester early this week the fail meeting of the preachers of Nor wich district.
 An offertory, "Jesus Lover of My Soul,p at the NJ. E. church Sunday morning by trio, Miss Margaret Caf- frey ana the Messrs- Ira Pray and Al. yah Woodward.
 The club room has been nearly em- pity the evenings of the past week or more as so many were in attendance at the Catholic mission in Bailouyille.
 Earl Weeks is employed in Bugbee's store Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26

Presented Comfort Bag

THoMPSoN-The members of the Red Cross presented William Smith with comfort bag. Mir. Smith is now in the artillery at Charlotte, N. C.
 Miss Nellie Ryan of Webster spent Sunday with her father, Thomas Ryan.
 Miss Fanny Russ is visiting Miss Mildred Knight.
 Mrs. Earl Tourtellotte and son Mar shal are visiting E. Smith and family. Charles Russell has closed his home ana returned to Providence.
 John Bates is working for k. $. Backus, taking the place of John Stal- ger.
 Miss Pearl Perry is suffering with blood poison in her thumb and is un- der the care of pr. Russell of Putnam. MT. and Mrs. Charles Knight and daughter, Mildred, Fanny Russ and George Dexter motored to Springfield Friday and returned on Sunday.
 Miss Gladys HermHnson is visiting in Providence.l
 Ephraim Smith has been ill for seve- ral days.
 The Thmble Club was invited to meet with the Woman's Club of North Grosveuordale Thursday. The meet ing was held at the home of Mrs. John Skedgeli in Grosvenordale.
 Mrs. Fred Munyan visited friends in Worcester one day last week.
 Miss Alice Reed spent the weekend At her home here.
 The members of the Junior RedCross are all busily engaged knitting squares which when sewed together will make very attractive throws.
 Dr. E. R,Pike of East Woodstock called on Dr. K. C. Paine Tuesday.
 We are all very sorry to hear of the death of, Mrs. Maria Barnes, sister of Mrs. E. E.. Rhodes
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26

medicine l took. Every month since ] was 8 young girl I had suffered with cramps in my sides at periods and was never regular. saw your advertise ment in the newspaper and the picture of woman who had been saved from an operation and this picture was im- pressed on my mind. The doctor had given me only two more days to make up my mind SO I sent my husband to the drug store at once for bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and believe me, soon noticed change and when l had finished the third bottle was cured and never felt better. lgrant you the privilege to publish my letter and am only too glad to let other women know of my cure. Mrs. THos. McGoN- IGAL, 3432 Hartville Street, Phila., Pa.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
West GIocester Items

Everett Cutler is employed by Henry Munyan. He is assisting his brother, Ernest, on Mir. Munyan's truck.
 Rosie Paul was in Worcester the past week.
 Mrs. James B. Reynolds and Miss AImira C. Reynolds called on Mrs. Josephine Reach in East kiiIingiy on Wednesday.
 Bibian Bourgeois is recovering from Scarlet Fever. lG is so she can De out pleasant days.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred C.. Reynoids were the guests of James E. Reynolds and family one say 'ass week.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
Woodstock Red Cross

The ladies who attended the ked Cross meeting at the home of Nfs- sampson last Friday had the pleasure of listening to most inspiring and in- structive address by A. J. Westermayf of New York, ,wno, after paying high tribute to the work of the Red Cross, told of theievents leading up to the war and the grest need Of the peo- Die of the United States 10 cooperate with Uncle Sam and help win the war.
 MT. .Hsmburgher from Boston ex- plained the Liberty Bond,Loa Tn an able smanner, and MT. Oiipatnc oi Putnam supplemented his remarks.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
Card of Thanks

The undersigned wish 10 express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the many kind services rendered and for words of sympathy spoken during the last illness of Miss Anna k. Cunningham; also for the beauti. ful flowers sent for the funeral.
 John NJ. Cunningham and family.
 adv
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
Quiaebaug News

The Quinebang Girls Bowling team defeated the Girls team of WeosIef Thursday night on the Lyeeum aiIeys The following girls bowled Tor QaIne' baug: NJ. Carroll, I. Guerin, NJ. Marx, '. Carpenter and Nj. Ungereo.
 Several people from Quineoaue visited Aver Sunday.
 The employees of the lntefssie mills received an increase of ten per cent. in their wages.
 A whist party and dance ~ss nsiu A the Quinebaug Lyceum rhuay evening. Prizes were awarded 70 me following: Anna Duly and Loyue miiseit fer highest scores ana DOT feasy --d Ws,';ar, p'afta for ie"r~' AeoFe.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
mesnjno of Biblical Phrase

The dodge in garden of cucum- bers,n mentioned in Isaiah x. is q rude temporary shelter erected in he open grounds in which boy or n is set to watch to scare away robbers or the foxes and iaekels from the vines.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
MARRIAGE Q

In Putnam, Oct. 18th, by Rev. F. D.. Sargent, Joseph Epps of Norwich, and Miss Bertha Tattoon of Putnam.
 In Caspar, Wyoming, Oct. 20, Ken meth Leavitt, formerly of New Boston, and Miss Laura Marie Herzberger.
 In Abingdon, Oct. A, by Rev. Frank Fuller, Raymond l.. Medbury and Miss Mary A. Stoddard.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
BIRTHS

In Putnam, Oct. 26, daughter to MT. and Mrs. Charles Seder.
 In Putnam, Oct 23, at the Day Kim ball hospital, daughter to MT. and Mrs. James Meehan of Woodstock.
 In Putnam, Oct. IS, ason to Mir. and Mrs. A. E. von Flatern.
 In Putnam, Oc. 26, Il son to Mir. and Mrs. Wilfred Maynard
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
AN OPERATION
 INVERTED
Philadelphia, Pa.-"0ne year ago I was very sick and I suffered with pains

IIn my side and pacK until I nearly went
 crazy. l went to lditferentd tdoctors and they all said l had female trouble and would not get any relief until l would
 be operated on. l Ihad suffered forfour Iyears before this time, but l kept get ] ting worse the more
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
Daily Thouaht.

What brave soul is that. that is always prepared to leave the body. and unconcerned about her being extinguished, scattered or re- Aurelius.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-26
DEATHS

In Winsted, tOct. Is, Mrs. Maria C. Barnes, aged s5 years, formerly of Thompson.
 In Putnam, Oct. 2,,,Mrs. Fremont S. Bruce, aged 55 years.
 InGPutnam, Oct. "A, Joseph Sher- lock, aged As years.