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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-11-17
BiQness.

Hes truly big man."
"rhat so?"
Famous, and all that, but Just this
same, the kind of a man that you
wouldn't hesitate to borrow a match
FROM"
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-11-17
Cut Out Useless COMPLAINTS.

The time wasted in complaining be-
cause the job is hard would often be
more than sufficient to put that Job on
the list of has beens."
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-11-17
Barney OIdfeld.

he gains by a careful study of the
course previous to the race, and it is
to this careful policy that he owes
much of what the spectators consider
his good luck.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-11-17
Skill and Education Tested.

skill and Education Tested.
This indicates a sure superiority i'm
both endurance and skill on the part
of the California candidate. The CON
testants have played under all courts
ranging from asphalt to turf There
is no flaw and no abb to the argu-
ment in favor of the California girls
supremacy at the present time.
1t has been suggested that perhaps
Mios Djurstedt is below the form she
displayed when first she came to this
country, and which enabled her TO
twice win the United States champion
ship.
1t may be; but it is also true that
none knows just what was Miss Blur
stedt's "best" at that time, since Amer
ica's best, Miss Browne and Mrs.
Bundy, were in retirement.
An interesting sidelight to the stu
alton was suggested by Fred Alexan-
der, former national doubles champion
and internati0nalist, who recently was
here with the Red Cross tourists. AL
eXander expressed the view that while
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-11-17

When "Smiling Mary" Browne car
ried off the honors from Miss Molla
Bjurstedt in the two months Red
Cross series, she was given the unofi-
cial crown of worlds greatest tennis
player" among the feminine leaders.
In series which called for endur-
ance as well as ability, which includ-
ed 20 matches, 50 sets and $50 games,
she had outplayed her rugged Morse
rival, who for two years had held the
United States title and who was spo-
ken of as the worlds champion"
Her victory included Is matches to
II, 81 sets TO %, and 2S2 games to
254 for her Scandinavian rival.
If we add to this total the victory
of Miss Browne over Miss Bjurstedt in
the East-West series last March, the
total assumes the following aspect:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
FROM
BOYS IN ARMY
Boys Who Enlisted Here Tell Of
Life in the United
States Army.

Letters have been received In this
city from several of the young men
who have recently left to Join the
rious branches of the national servfr
The EVENING NEWS has received
letter from Ignatius M. Dlabik who Is
a member of the 14th Recruit Troop
at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont. Dlab-
Tx is In the cavalry and tells of meet
ing several men from this city. Others
from this city at the training camp are
Frank Basista, Michael Benus, Chris
Rasmussen, Stanley Kacmarick.
Charles w. Hubbs and Leo Goldberg
er. He tells also of the enjoyment Sc
cured by local men at the camp from
the issue of the EVENING NEWS
which 10 gotten now and then at
the camp. George Dawson, who has
also Joined the cavalry, Is stationed at
the same fort and a letter from him
states that everything is fine and
makes a fellow feel like a new per-
son."
Harry A. Lamp. another local boy,
has written to friends in this city
from Hot Wells, Texas, where he II
now stationed and declares everything
to be fine and the meals good.
Word has been received here also
from Charles Wright, Thomas Major
and Edward Fugel. all of whom are
well known in this city, stating every
thing to be all right.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
TOTTEkVlLLE

Rev. and Mrs. Arthur, Lucas are
home from Carlisle, Pa, where he at
tended the convention OF the Dicktn-
son College held last week.
Mrs. William Mullen of Elliott ave-
nue., was yesterday taken to Staten
Island hospital for an operation fol
appendicitis.
marriage of Miss Norma v, Shea,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius
Shea of Fisher avenue and Fred J.
Kaufman of Richmond Valley, that
is to be held at Bethel Methodist
church Saturday night, June 16, at
7:30 o'clock.
William Cougle returned home from
the Staten Island hospital yesterday
where he had been for the past sew
eral weeks with blood poisoning in his
hand
Charles Sickles Eastley was the first
to register at the 47th district and
Corroral Edward A. Taylor of the
Home Defense League In uniform was
the first at the 46th district here yes
terday.
MRS. Alfred johnson who was burn
ed last week when her dress caught
Are from an oil stove, is slowly recov-
ering.
The Bethel Ladies' will hold their
weekly tea with Mrs George M. Tot
ten tomorrow afternoon.
A drill of the Home Defense League
was held last night on the lawn of
the school after which the members
were assigned to work for the spot
registration that starts today.
A meeting OF United Council, .Jr. o.
u. A. NJ, will be held tonight at X. Of
p. halIs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. William Morrison, of
Brooklyn, were visitors here yester-
day.
Mrs. william Countryman, of West
New Brighton. has been visiting here.
William Eckstein has recovered
from recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradford Peterson, of
Manhattan, have leased a bungalow at
Great Kills Beach.
Alexander Silliman has gone to his
home in Manhattan after a visit in
Huguenot
Mrs Walter Grant visited her
mother, Mrs. David Van Pelt of Tot
tenville yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Poillon enter
tained Mrs. Craig and daughter An
ma of Hoboken recently.
George Cordes Joined the officers re-
serve corps recently and is now at
Fort Myer. Va.
An entertainment for the benefit Of
the Woodrow Methodist church Will
be held next Tuesday night at the
Annadale Country Club. The program
will be given by local talent. Ice cream
will be sold.
Molly Stark Council, Daughters Of
America, will meet tonight.
A meeting of the Junior League will
be held at st. Marks church tomor-
row afternoo on.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS AT
MEETING CONFERS RANK

Tottenville, June e.-Richmond
Lodge No. so, knights Of Pythias, at
a big meeting last night conferred
the rank Of knight on two candidates
and completed plans for the memori-
al day services that are to be held
this coming Sunday The degree
work was conferred under the direc-
tion Of Past District Deputy Grand
Chancellor William H. Bedell. who Is
also past chancellor Of the lodge.
The members Of the lodge will meet
at Castle hall Sunday night at 6
o'clock and from there march to
Bethel cemetery, where they will
decorate the graves of their depart
ed members. After decorating the
graves the members will attend serv-
ices at Bethel Methodist Episcopal
church, where Rev. Arthur Lucas,
pastor, will preach q memorial SER
mon to the members of the order.
At the meeting of the lodge a reso-
luton was passed that every member
that was called to duty in the war
their dues would be exempted. An
invitation Is extended to all members
Of the order to join with the lodge
at the memorial service Sunday.
After the meeting refreshments were
served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
MANY HONOR JUDGE MASON
At FUNERAL TODAY
By Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
South Amboy, June 8.-Funeral
services for Justice of the Peace Rob-
ert P. Mason, who died at his home
here Monday, were held from his late
residence, 281 First street, at IL o'clock
this morning. Rev. J. Il. Shaw Of
f1ciated, many friends and relatives
being present. Following the cere-
mony interment took place In Christ
church cemetery here. Four sons and
two grand-sons of Judge Mason acted
as pallbearers, they being Rev. J. r.
Mason, Rev. A. H. Mason. e. 8. Mason,
c. T. Mason, r. p. Mason and Ray
mond e. Perkins. Members of Truck
Post, G.. A. r.. accompanied the de-
ceased to the cemetery as an honorary
guard.
Judge Mason was seventy-six years
of age last January and had been
married for f1fty-seven years. He
served in the Civil war and for the
past forty-six years has served as JUS
tice of the peace in this city, having
held that position when he passed
away. His loss is mourned by many
friends made during his residence in
this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
FLAG DAY PARADE
PLANS ARE MADE
st. PauI's Cadets to Take Part
In Demonstration on North
Shore of the Island.
BIZ Special Correspondent.

Tottenville, June 6:-As the time
for Flag Day celebration draws near
more organizations have signified
their Intention to participate and the
number is greater than ever before.
The schools are making great ef-
forts to win the annual trophy to be
given this year by William @. Will
cox, president of the Board of Edu-
cation. The school winning 1t three
times, not necessarily in succession,
becomes the owner of the cup. The
Turpisch trophy, which is a minia-
ture fiagpole on q silver base with a
gold eagle and silk flag will go to
the school having the largest number
in line. The flag given by The Ad-
vance will go to the mems organiza-
ton having the largest number in
line. The changes have been made
after the announcement of last week.
The following will be the organ
ization of the parade subject to
change by the marshall Marshal
and bugler, Home Defense of Port
Richmond acting as guard of hon.
or, guests and speakers. Flag Day
Association, Naval Reserve, Grand
Army of the Republic In carriages,
sheriff's mounted posse, Home De-
Scouts, st. Paul's M. e. Cadets, Tot
tenville; Ladies' division-Miss Sid
ney B. Ellis, marshal; Miss Kinneson
and Miss Loveland. aids; Red Cross
nurses, probably 500; Daughters of
the American Revolution. Sons Of
Veterans Auxiliary, Daughters of
America, Daughters of Liberty,
Woman's Christian Temperance I'm
ion, Woman's Suffrage party. Staten
Island Woman Teachers Association,
Mothers Clubs, fraternal divisions.
Jr. O. u. A. M. Burgess. marshal,
mems fraternai divisions, G. M.
Schwabe, marshal; civic divisions, J..
NJ. Northmore, marshal: Veteran
Firemen's Association, Scandinavian
societies. italian societies, Polish So
cieties, Falcon society; automobiles,
Marion 8. Brown, marshal: indus
trial, A. J. Jenkins, marshal.
Mr.. Isaacson has announced that
If there is any society that has not
received an invitation to participate
in the parade 1t Is an oversight and
that Everybody Is welcome and all
are needed Organizations not in
cluded In the list published, wishing
to participate, have been requested
to notify the committee at an early
date, 30 as to avoid confusion on the
day Of the parade. 1t is expected
that nine bands will furnish the
music.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
JAMESBURG PARK
GIVEN DISCUSSION
Much Other Business Is Trans
acted at Meeting of the
Common Council.
By speoiaI Correspondents

Jamesburg, June 6.-Common coun-
Gil met in borough hall on Monday
evening with a full membership with
one exception, Harry Rogers. Those
present were Mayor Elmer Patten,
Councilmen Thorle, Thompson,
Clerk William Brooks.
The payment of the bills was the first
item Of business transacted as follows:
w. Harry Lokerson, 81; John H. So
den, S15.7B; Woodhouse Manufacture
ing Company, s207; Jamesburg Eleo-
trio Company, S2.40; Jamesburg Elec-
trio Company, service for May,
s159.64; John H. Soden, s15.75; Mas
& Walstein Company Sc; road ac-
count, $3.50; Jamesburg Water Com
pany, $170.82j total of s603.71. The
mayor and clerk were ordered to put a
note in the bank in anticipation tax
es to pay these bills.
Chairman Hausser, of the police
committee, made a partial report In
reference to the placing of a marshal
on the job. Two applications were
in his hands and 1t was the opinion
of the committee that "one of the
finest" would be doing duty before
| the week was up.
Recorder Howard Asson's report
was received and showed but one
| case.
| George Tomson. on behalf of the
| light committee made q complaint,
owing to the poor lights supplied by
the Jamesburg Light Company in the
east section of the town. This was
explained by the fact that the recent
wind storm had worn off the insula-
ton and caused tie lights TO 60 out.
| This damage was being repaired as
| soon as possible.
| Whether Jamesburg would have a
public park or not was brought be-
| fore the meeting in the matter OF
q purchase of the portion of Triangle
Park owned by the Buckelew estate,
| by the offer of that family to give
| the borough the first option of pur-
| chase on the property.
Several citizens present made re-
marks in favor of the borough taking
over the property that is the only re-
naming piece of ground available for
park site. There is a band stand on
! this piece of ground and with the ex-
! penditure of small sum of money
| could be made very pretty park for
| a resting place. Among those who
had expressions to offer In regard to
! the site becoming q borough property
were Milton I. Voorhees,, Harvey
| Stonaker, w. Harry Lokerson.
A committee of three was named to
| look into the matter and make q re-
port at the next meeting of the coun-
/ ell as follows: Councilmen Tomson,
Thorne and Groves.
A general discussion followed that
committees as being on tile Job and as
| showed the members Of the several
| having their departments in good
shape.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06

Frank shal. George J. MarxI, Mis-
Dinesen. Chris Anderson, Jr., Charles
K. Cobtraj. Ignicio Biancadon, Anto-
MO Paoni, Jai Pioni, Dominica Cape
lupo, Roland Jensen, Crestaw F'ugows-
XII Hans p. Lauritsen, Vincent Thom-
as. Chester I. Nesley, John Petesm-
haleks, 9ah,laa. Robert 0s, HU,croft Charles
ward Fetz, Joseph Ward, Gus Gucat,
Ansker, q. Anderson. Nicolo Stella,
Peter Sloboda,
From South Amboy: Francis Michael
O'Leary. Steve Bishop. James A. Ma
her, Arthur J. Holmes, Edward L
Cannon, George H. II, Williams.
Christopher e. Mulrain, Thomas Kerr.
Seventh Regiment. n. Y. N. e.; Harold
Hoffman, Charles Shinn, Harry Ston-
aker, William Moss, Merton Ingraham.
Co. H, Third N. ]. Inf, N. O.; Carter
Bloodgood. Robert Fields. Troop b, N.
J. Cavalry; Leon Compton. John
Foltni,
Helmetta: Albert Roserick.
Old Bridge: Edward @. Miller,
Augustus Hillyer.
Staten Island: John Leon Gardner,
Norman Dilge. John Hewitt. George
Warner, Jr., Frank Grannandre, Tot
tepville; Richard Townsend, Edward
Townsend. Robert Johnson, John H.
Benning, Pleasant Plains; John w.
O'Meara, Jr., Richmond Valley.
+ Woodbridge: Stanley e. Drummond.
Wesley Hail.
sayrevilfe: william Lippincott, Sew
enth Regiment, N. Y. N. q.
Monmouth Junction: Theodore B
Ordmond.
Matawan; Stanley P. Magic, Caruso
Ferraro.
Metuchen: william Smith. Edward
Breen, Kenneth Spear.
Roosevelt: Bred Reidle. Joseph
Young, T, Clayton Young, Charles
Rapp, Frank Green, Edward Walsh,
Peter Drengberg, Andrew Nugg, Frank
Chassie. Charles w. Hutchins, Ernest
Burrowes, Roy Dunn.
Keyport: Deyson woodhouse.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
1878 REGISTER
IN WOODBRIDGE
Registration Day Is Quiet and
Orderly In Woodbridge
A Great Response.
Nv Special correspondent.


Woodbridge, June 6-The total
registration In Woodbridge town
ship was 1878. The total number of
votes cast at the last general cleo
ton was 1923. OF this number reg
istered yesterday, a large number
were foreign born. In many instances
those unable to understand were aid
ed by the help of q kindly interpre-
ter. ]. H. Lehrs rendered valuable
! assistance in this respect in the Sec
ond poll of ward /.
The officers at the polls all gave
their services for the day. The pupils
Of the high school and No. l school,
with their teachers made a fine show
ing. as they paraded in the morning
through thep rincipal streets of the
town. Supervising Principal ]. H.
Love ane B. A. Dunigan headed the
procession. The Citizens Fife, Drum
and Bugle Corps furnished the nlusC.
The High School Cadets and Boy
Scouts were out In uniform. The
Freshmen Girls were out in their first
aid uniforms and carried a stretcher.
The Domestic Science Girls wore their
white caps and aprons and flags were
everywhere. On the return to tho high
school all assembled around the flag
and sang 'The Star Cpangled Ban
her."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
STATEN ISLAND
REGISTRATION IN
THE FIFTH WARD
TottenviIle EnrolIs 374, While
There Were 971 in the Six
Districts Here.
By Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
Tottenyille, June 6:-Registration
in the six districts of the fifth ward
yesterday and throughout the entire
borough of Richmond was done
without any trouble. In the entire
forty y-seven election districts of the
island the work was done by the
members of the various election
boards that volunteered their service
for the day. In the two districts in
Tottenyille, 374 appeared and had
their names registered. In this num-
ber there were natives of Spain, Rus
STA, Finland, Norway, Austria, Hun
gary, Sweden and Denmark. There
were none of African descent in
these two districts. There were a
number of aliens.
In the six districts of the fifth
ward of the borough of Richmond
number in each: Forty-second, Hu-
guenot, zoe; Forty-third, Pleasant
Plains, 121; Forty fourth, Rossyille,
p5; Forty-fifth, Richmond valley,
It's; Forty-sixth, Tottenville, 240,
and .Forty-seventh, Tottenville, 1874.
With number of the districts on
the island coming in late last night
It was impossible to get the complete
list of the borough. Most of the
morning in nearly all of the districts
which was shown to be the Same
throughout the entire city and coun-
try when young America answered
the call Of the President. At each
polling place throughout the city the
police were assisted by the Home
Defense League members who were
at the registering booths from
o'clock in the morning until the close
at 8 o'clock last night.
With the CLOSE of the registration
last night Police Commissioner
Woods, through the commanding
officers of each precinct. station
throughout the city, arranged to
start the spot census of every male
and female from sixteen to fifty years
old today. This will be taken by the
members of the Home Defense
League, who have volunteered to do
the work. The Ninety ninth Nprecinct
here, under Captain John j. Turley,
and each zone will be covered by q
squad under the command of cor
poral who will go from house to
house volunteering the information
desired. This is being done, it is said,
to check up those that did not regis
ter yesterday. If O member of the
leagues comes to your door do not
turn him down because you are liza
BILE to penalty under the law.
Beginning next Monday and con-
tinuing until June 25 the New York
state military census will be taken
Of every male and female between
the ages Of sixteen and fifty. The.
registration will be at the public
schools or other designated places
and will be done by the Woman's
Suffrage party and the Woman's
Welfare League on the island, of
Tltiiitch Mrs. William G. Wilcox is
chairman Of the commit zee IN charge
Of the arrangements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
METUCHEN REGISTRATION
LARGER THAN EXPECTED
sv gpeolaI Corresrondsns.

Metuchen, June 6:-The registra-
ton here was larger than had been
anticipated by any of the residents
and there was no disorder connected
with the registering. The total num-
Der to enlist for military service at
the two polls of the borough was 24s.
OF this number ninety-two enrolled
in the first poll and 156 in the Sec
ond.
1t had been estimated that be-
tween 175 and 200 would enroll but
the result came within two of reach
ing ESQ. The foreign population of
the borough responded In large num-
bers and all are being congratulated
for the fine showing made and their
willingness to do their bit without
being forced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
EASTERN STAR CHAPTER TO
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
By Special Correspondent.


Tottenville. June 6.-The twenty
fifth anniversary Of Huguenot chap
ter, No. 8S, Order of the Eastern Star,
will be celebrated with reception
and entertainment at the Masonic
temple tonight, Grand Matron Mrs.
Elizabeth Wurtz, of Manhattan, with
Past Grand Patron Frederick Wurtz,
who was grand patron of the order of
the Eastern Star of the state of New
York at the time Of the institution of
the chapter twenty-five years ago, will
be guest of honor.
Members of neighboring chapters
and Master Masons have been invited
TO join with. the chapter In celebrat-
ing the event. Past Matron Miss
Maude Dixon, in charge Of the ar
rangements, has prepared an elabor-
ate program for the evenings enter
tainment.
: The lodge room has been decorated
for the occasion. After the program
refreshments will be served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
GRANT ,GRABTREE IS NAMED
MASONIC DISTRICT DEPUTY
By Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
Tottenville, June 6:-Thomas
Penney, grand master of Masons in
the state of New York, in announcing
bis staff of grand lodge officers, has
hamed Grant Crabtree, OF New
Brighton, district deputy Of the Elev-
enth Masonic district that includes
jurisdiction over every Masonic lodge
on Staten Island with the exception
Of Klobstock Lodge, of Stapleton,
that is composed of Germans. The
lodges included in the eleventh dis
trict are Huguenot No. 8S1, of Tot
tenyille; Richmond No. Sc, of Port
Richmond; Tompkins No. 471, of
Stapleton; Beacon Light No. 701, of
New Brighton; Aquehonga No. g06,
Of Stapleton, and Great Kills Lodge
Of Great Kills. Mr.. Crabtree succeeds
City Magistrate Joseph b.. Handy,
who has held the office of grand
master the past year
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
PARENT TEACHERS OF
SCHOOLS 6 AND 5 To MEET

The Parent Teachers Associations
of schools and will hold q joint
meet tomorrow afternoon at $3.50
o'clock in the Western Improvement
Association hall in Brace avenue, at
which time an interesting program
will be carried out by the pupils of
No. school. Everyone1is welcome
and invited to attend.
Tomorrow night b. Howard Lloyd,
principal of these two schools, will
speak to the fathers of the children
attending these schools, in the same
hall. Mr.. Lloyd's talk will be one
which be of interest to every father
and a large attendance Is expected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06

Pittsburgh, Pa, June 6--More than
$500 strong, the delegates to the
forty-fourth annual convention OF the
National Conference of Charities ana
Corrections came to order at the rap
Of President Frederick Almy's gavel
at the William Penn hotel today.
For six days they will wrestle with
big questions of social welfare. These
include birth control, prison reforms
eugenics, child welfare. trade union
labor legislation, the rural commun,
ity's sociological problems and many
other matters connected with the gem
eral subject of charities and correo-
tons.
While the principal organization -
in session delegates representing va
rious assemblies more or less allied
will be attending several minor conS
ventions including that Of the Inters
national Association of Policewomcras
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
Brazil Stands Solidly Behind President
Braz,

Rio de Janiero, May 8, (by mail)--
1t is doubtful whether any president
of Brazil has been accorded the de-
gree of popular approval has been
manifested toward Wenceslau Braz, in
the breaking of diplomatic relations
and the probabilities OF war with Ger
many. Newspapers print daily lists
of kilograms offering support to the
government. Flags Of Brazil, the
United States and the allies are dis.
played ct patriotic patriotic sc:.s ss.sc...:
cally every Brazilian is taking his
weekly drill on rife range. Mass
for early success of the allies Is sung
in practically every Catholic church
| in the country.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-06-06
MRS. LAIRD At AMARANTH
GRAnD COURT SESSION
By speoial Correspondent.

Tottenville, June 6.-Past Grand
Royal Matron Mrs. w. Wallace Laird
left here yesterday morning for Wat
ertown, where she will attend the an
nual convention of the Grand Court of
the Amaranth of the State of New
York that is holding It's session this
week. Mrs. Laird Is at present grand
ion is presenting Staten Island Court,
NO. 40. of Tottenvi1le, at the conven-
'tion which Is being held at Kiva hall,
,Watertown. The headquarters of the
grand court is at the Woodruff hotel.
he largest IN the convention city.