Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-09
JAMESBURG

Miss Mary Eler has taken the posi-
ton of iagman at the crossing at Hell
meta, succeeding Mrs. Louis Perrine,
who held the post for one day. This
shanty has been much feared by the
gentler sex for a week, due to the ru-
NOR that 1t was infested with enor-
nous bugs. To allay the fears of
Mrs. Perrine, Supervisor Mccain and
Railroad Physician Dare had the
place thoroughly fumigated, but this
precaution was not sufficient to have
the new war-worker return TO the
post.
George Cottrell rs Ill with an attack
of grip.
Frank Middleton. Of the Home for
Boys, is enjoying his sixteen days va
cation at his home here.
Mrs. Amanda Danser of Windsor,
and Mrs. Samuel Marsh, Of New York,
city. were guests of their brother,
George Martin M mother, Mrs. Alice
Martin, over the week end.
The Junior Christian Endeavor So
ciety, of the First Baptist church,
will hold their annual picnic wednes-
day of this week In the pretty grove
along the lake. The pastor, Rev. John
Ehrenstine will lead the youngsters
in the days outing.
Ex-Judge T. j. Teehan, of Brooklyn,
spent the week end at the home of his
NeNA6 AAAOA a SOAAA II ~ III
Lincoln venue.
Rev. John Ehrenstine has received
a fine photo of his son, William En-
renstine, who has enlisted in the SER
vice as an educational secretary in
the regular army and Is located at
Camp Hill. Newport News. Va. This
work is q very important branch of
the life OF the enlisted men awaiting q
call to foreign service
Several people interested in the cul-
ture ofbees attended the demonstra-
ton given at the Walker-Gordon milk
farm at P~lainsboro, Tuesday of this
week of the bee culture.
Word has been received of an un-
Official nature that a large number of
the local boys stationed at Camp Dix
passed through town early Monday
morning on their way over there"
Among the boys who are known to
have passed through are Daniel
Clark, William Perrine. Reuben Chris
tie, Erving Kletzing, James Martin.
enrolled at Camp Meade, Md. also
started for Camp Merritt Sunday.
Jacob Applegate, OF Franklin street,
is putting in a substantial curbing in
front of his home that completes that
improvement on the north side OF the
street.
No word has been received from
Justice James Bergen in regard to q
decision in the application of John
Monahan to have the recent election
set aside hat put the saloons out Of
business in the borough. Persistent
rumors nave been afioat several days
that the decision had been received
and was favorable for the VETS" Bor-
ough Attorney kirkpatrick informed
the writer Monday night that no word
had been received as yet.
George r. Bailey, OF Gatzmar ave.
nue.. is laying a curbing and sidewalk
in front of his newly built home and
making other improvements that add
TO attractiveness of this pretty home.
T. Slack V~andenburg. night watch
man al the Home for Boys. is enjoy
ing his sixteen days vacation at his
home here.
About seventy female employees Of
the Oliver Loading Company at Old
Bridge go from this place daily IN
stages and autos.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albro Mason spent
Sunday at their former home on Long
Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. waddy and G..
ter Myrtle. OF Hornerstown. spent
Sunday at the home of John wsddy.
Miss Helen Waddy. who has been a
guest at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank NJ. Denton. has gone to Horn
erstown for an indefinite stay with rel
auVes.
A handsome Oldsmobile has re-
placed the Saxon auto that was burn
ed at the home OF I. Scudder Bennett
several days ago.
DR.. H. d.. Zandt was called to the
Abor farm TO give treatment TO an
employe named Cheeseman, who was
badly burned when a gas engine ignit-
ed while repairs were being made.
The injury was confined to the mans
hands and arms.
The employees OF the transfer crew
at the freight house after a confer
ence with the authorities at Trenton
over a difference In wages were given
assurance OF a substantial increase
that delayed the threatened strike and
quitting of the service. The increase
Is graduated according to service and
will average about four dollars per
week.
Albeit Rogers has moved into the
William H. Brooks tenant house on
Gatzmar venue vacated by Walter
Schreve. moved away.
Place your order for your Sunday