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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
METUCHEN

Miss Adel Mckenzie is home fol-
her summer vacation.
A son was born recently to Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Thornal.
John Tappen. of Rector street, is
very i'll at his home.
Miss Almeda Johnson, of Hillside
avenue, is visiting Miss Ruth Pratt
of Perth Amboy.
Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Browning and
family are spending two weeks al
Manasquan.
DR.. and Mrs Hunt will spend the
month of July at their cottage al
Mantaloking.
Lloyd Wilson, of Emporium, Pa.
was an over Sunday visitor with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Will
son.
Methodist church Sunday evening in
drive.
Ted Hunt, stationed at Newport
visited his parents Sunday.
The dance given by the graduating
class of the high school Friday even
ing was we'll attended and a. very en-
joyable affair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Ayers are
spending the summer with Mr.. and
Mrs. Hamilton of Rector street.
Mrs. Jack Rolfe has invited hel
friends to a card party and tea at hei
home in Graham avenue Saturday af-
ternoon.
H. B. Johnson and Stelle Manning
spent the weekend at Greenport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duke" Potter have
rented the Allison cottage in Hillside
avenue for the summer.
A card party will be held at the
clubhouse Friday evening.
Miss Joe Messler is visiting Mrs
William Mckenzie.
The Quiet Hour Club were hostess
es at the Camp Raritan Club house
Thursday evening. This week mem
bers Of the w. c. T. U. will be In
charge.
DR.. and Mrs. Fisher and family OF
Philadelphia were over Sunday guests
of Mrs. Hofer OF Main street
The regular Fourth of July dance
will be held at the clubhouse this
year as usual.
Captain and Mrs. MoIineux and
family will spend the month of July
at their cottage in Ocean Grove.
Edward Burroughs Is building a
cottage on Rector street for his SON
in-law, Mr.. Potter of New Brunswick.
Mrs. Westfall, of the Vineyard
road, is Ill.
Miss Adel Mckenzie is entertaining
a friend from Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Arnold and
family have returned to Metuchen for
the summer months
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
KEAS1Ef

Mrs Matthew Schaub Of Bay
avenue visited Mrs. Thomas Ste
Of Fords last night.
The Keasbey Drum Corp will y
rehearsals only on Friday night
each week hereafter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Darling
Perth Amboy visited the latter's pal
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Lewis e. Msys
of Bay View avenue yesterdsy.-
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward AuAA&~~
Plainfield visited at the lOme OF Nj
and Mrs. George Schmidt last night
Charles Pfeiffer Jr. Of the Naval
Reserve has been sent to the Peeks-
kill rife range for ten days Pfeiner
has been given the station rating OF
third class gunners mate.
The Keasbey Camp Fire Girls VIII
meet tomorrow night at the home OF
Miss Rosalyn Hofhner.
A number OF the local members OF
the New Jersey Militia Reserve OF
Fords are taking examinations to be-
come non-commissioned officers OF
the company.
A meeting of the local soldiers and
sailors comfort committee Was held
last night in the fire house at which
time extensive plans were made for
the dance to be held in Epstein's hall
tomorrow night. The various COM
mittees reported favorable results
and a very successful affair is being
looked for.
Emil Fftzske spent last night out
of town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
KEYPORT

| Miss Charlotte Ryder has returned
to her home in South Norwalk, Conn.,,
for the summer vacation. She will re-
turn in the fall to resume her position
in tho Keyport high school.
| Joseph Langan. of Camp Dix. spent
Sunday in the borough as the guest OF
his sister, Miss Winifred Langan.
Mrs. Andrew Hyer, Of New York,
spent Sunday with her father, M. Le-
vine. of Front street
Gorden J. Schanck. of Brooklyn,
was the guest of relatives in the bor-
ough last week.
S. Frank Mason, Jr.. spent Sunday
with his sister, Mrs. Howard Hanson,
Of Second street. Mr.. Masons enlist
ment in the U. s. Navy has expired
and he has re-enlisted for a term of
four years, but is enjoying a month s
vacation before re-entering the SER
/ vice.
Mrs. Fred Sieben, of Division street,
| visited with her brother. at Camp Dix
last week.
John Campbell, now stationed at
Mineo ola, visited with his mother, Mrs.
John Campbell. of Third street, this
week. Mr.. Campbell has been at
Camp Mcclellan, Admission, Ala, all
winter and spring, having just been
transferred to Mineola the past week.
Charles Hubbs was arrested this
week charged WITH De1ng drunk ana
disorderly on Broad street. When ar
rested he was said to be lying on the
sidewalk and that he resisted arrest.
When taken before Recorder Thomas
L. Smith, he was fined $40 and costs
which amounted in all to S13.75.
At the meeting of the literary de-
partment of the Keyport Literary Club
held on Monday afternoon the name
Of Miss Madeline r. Young was pro-
posed for membership in the club and
will be voted upon at the final meet
ing of the club for the season on Fri
day afternoon. At the recent meeting
of the club Misses Edith Mason and
Charlotte Ryder were unanimously
elected members Of the club. The va
rious departments are holding their
meetings this week to prepare the
program for the year book which will
be arranged very soon. The club
plans to work in six departments this
coming year.
Miss Rose Mcbride was the guest
of Miss Bertha Albrecht at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
Keough, of Church street last week.
Miss Albrecht has now returned to
her homo In the Bronx and will not
teach here next week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
TEN RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
From st. James School at Wood
bridge on Monday
Ri E1ecfnf Cof,reSnOndenf

From St James school AT WOOd-
bridge ON Monday
By Special Correspondent.
WOODBRIDGE. June 26:-The
closing exercises of st. James school
were held at the school grove Mon
mas were conferred upon ten boys
and girls who had completed the
course of study outlined by the
Ischool. After the excellent program
was completed dancing was enjoyed.
Rev. ]. ]. Griffin has made ar
arrangements for a festival to be held
at the st. James school grounds We'd
nesday night, July 3. and Thursday
afternoon and evening, July A.
The program:
Entrance March-The Stars and
Stripes.
Opening Chorus-Greeting, school.
alutatory-Lawrence Campion.
Military drill-Boys; Michael Golden,
drillmaster.
IDuet-Instrumen entail, Misses Rosemary
Sullivan and Bernadette Delaney.
A B c Duet-Mary Megysie and An
thony Hotsko.
Uncle Sans Sailors-Boys.
Rip Van Winkle-Joseph Dunham.
lDuet-Instrumen Misses Della Nc
Closkey and Helen Mooney.
Vocal LrlO-1nIe6 WOnQeTlul Let
ters from Home, Joseph O'Brien,
Francis Langan and John ]. Keat-
Ing.
Instrumental. Ethel Campion
and Susie Murphy.
Home Troubles-Joseph Bader and
Miss Marie jolly.
Comic Song-The Hats of Other
Days. girls.
uet-Instrumental, Helen and Law
renee Campion.
Valedictory-Mias Florence Kath
Address to graduates-Rev. John j.
Griffin.
Glass diplomas were conferred on the
following scholars: Lawrence Fran
els Campion, Harold Joseph Graus-
am, Florence Marie Kath, Anna
Elizabeth Reilly. Joseph Anthony
Bader, Helen Veronica Sullivan.
John William Demler, Joseph Will
liam O'Brien, Anna Cecilia Thomp-
son, Catherine Cecilia MLeod.
Closing ode-Mary Help Our Boys.
School.
Piano accompanist. Miss Josephine
MCGOWAN.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
FIND NO VACANT HOUSES
IN SURVEY OF SOUTH AMBOY
And But Few Being Erected, Postal
Carriers Report After Survey
for Housing Committee.
BIZ Special CorrespOndent

SOUTH AMBOY, June 26:-Re-
Gently member of the housing COM
mittee visited this city, and left
blanks to be filled in by the letter
carriers, pertaining to vacant houses
on their respective routes.
The report of the carriers yesterday
show that there are no vacant dwell
ings, and only few being erected.
This city within the past few years, is
among the many communities which
are facing at this time a shortage of
dwellings Of any kind, and notwith-
standing this fact has been in exist
ence for this length of time. no relief
is Forthcoming. The conditions are
such now that 1t is useless for anyone
to try for house accommodations. The
only reason that can be offered for
this condition Is the fact that the
city has grown to such an extent in
new inhabitants, on account Of the
new plants erected near here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
JERSEY CENTRAL STARTS
"SKIP- STOPS" At MATAWAN
Notifies Council That Several Stops
VIII BE Eliminated TO Conserve
on Fuel.
R1I Enenf1rI Cnr-re

MATAWAN, June 26-Notce wss
served on the Matawan borough coun-
ell at a meeting last night oy the Jer-
sey Central Traction Company that
the company, beginning July 10,
would eliminate a number of stops
made by the cars at the present time
in the borough.
the part of the company was In order
to save fuel, the company claiming
that the most waste to power and fuel
was the stopping md starting of cars.
According to the communication the
stops to be cut out are: Stevens house,
Bailey's house, Sti!lwe gon's house,
South street, Arrowsnith's house, DIR.
Nathan Ervins, Linzrneyers house.
Lime Kiln road, Close house and Dock
street
The council felt that some Of these
stops should be changed as the blocks
were too long, and also that some OF
the stops cut were more important
than those remaining. The matter
was turned over to the law and ord
nance committee, of which Tunis r.
Schenck is chairman, for investiga-
ton. It is understood that thetrolley
company Intends to paint theNpoles
where stops are made with white
band So they may be easily detected.
Water Collector Fritz Weber report
ed that through the publishing of the
report that water would be turned
off If users failed to pay back water
rent, he had collected over $1,000, and
that more had been promised. He elso
reported that he would have to be
supplied with new set of books. He
was instructed to get in touch with
the authorities in Trenton and get IN
formation as to the kind OF books now
necessary under the new law.
As Is the custom of the council $40
was given to the Grand Army oe the
Republic to repay them for their ser
vices rendered On Memorial Day.
The clerk was instructed to notify
the public that all weeds alo1g tile
sidewalks, on some of the streets of
the borough, must be cut before the
fourth of July celebration.
A communication from Supe-inten-
dent Berry of the New York and Long
Branch railroad was received concern
ing the blocking of the crossings at
Main street and also at Atlantl; ave-
nue.. Mr.. Berry stated he would do
all in his power to relieve this cause
Of complaint 1t was reported that
since writing to the railroad com pany,
conditions had somewh at improved.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
Our Boys in France
and Home Protection

The men on the firing line represent
the pick of our American youth. One
in four Of our boys at home was sick,
rejected because Of physical deficiency.
Many times the kidneys were to blanc,
If we wish to prevent old age coming
on too soon, OF if we want to increase
our chances for long life, DR.. Pierce
Of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical
Institute, Buffalo, N. Y, says that you
should drink plenty Of water daily b.
tween meals. Then procure at your
nearest drug store, Anuric double
strength). This "An-u-ric" drives the
uric acid out and cures backache and
rheumatism. 1t sells for go cents.
II we wish to keep our kidneys in the
best condition Q diet Of milk and vege.
tables, with only little meat once . day,
Is the most suitable. Drink plenty Of
pure water, take Anuric three times q
day for month.
Send DR.. Pierce ten cents for trial
package. "Anpris many times more
potent than hthia, eliminates uric acid
as hot water melts sugar. A abort trial
will convince you.
Frwuaprrpc Mn-"I want to saw In
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
CANVASS AT KEYPORT
Good Results For Thrift and w. S.
Stamps in Borough.
BU SDeciUI CORRESPONDENT,


KEYPORT, June 26-Under the di-
rection of Mrs. Arthur S. Van Bus
kirk, chairman of the women's COM
mittee of the Thrift Stamp and War
Savings Stamp campaign. a house to
house campaign is being conducted in
the borough, the canvassers having
begun their work on Monday and are
expected to conclude on Thursday.
The captains are Mrs. James H. Bedle,
Mrs. Henry E. Ackerson, Mrs. Horace
s. Burrowes, Mrs. Arthur 8. Van Bus
kirk, Mrs. Edwin II. Wharton. Mrs.
S. P. Dey and Mrs. M. Lester Terry.
Each captain has appointed her
own assistants and the borough has
been divided into sections as 1t was
in the Liberty Loan and Red Cross
campaigns. The canvassers report
excellent progress to date, the major
ity of those interviewed having signed
the pledge to purchase a certain num-
Der of stamps weekly or monthly,
rather than buying in one quantity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
KEYP0RT CHILD STRUCK
Ran in Front Of Automobile but Was
Not Badly Hurt.
BIZ Special Correspondcnt

KEYPORT, June 26:-Jennie But
Ter, the small daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Butler who reside In Second
street was struck by an auto on Sun
day as she was crossing the road, and
was severely shocked as the result
of the accident
The car bearing the license number
N. j. 60884 was driven by Conrad Fox
who was taking a party to Camp Dix,
but who took the wrong road at the
corner of Broad and Front streets,
following the Front street road which
turns into Second.
The child started to cross the street
then turned back, and becoming con-
fused ran directly in the path of the
approaching car. Mr.. Fox rendered
what assistance he could and the
services of DR.. S. H. Cassidy were i'm
mediately summoned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
Garrison EIau,

The garrison flag Of the United
States army is made Of bunting, with
SO feet fly and 20 feet hoist, IS stripes,
and in the upper quarter next the staff
is the field or union" Of stars, equal
to the number of states, on blue field,
over one-third length Of flag, extend
fng to the lower edge Of the fourth red
stripe from the top.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
PRIZES FOR ESSAYS

TO be Given by w. G. T. U. to Win
ners ON Thursday
By Special Correspondent.
KEYPORT, June 27:-The local
Women's Christian Temperance I'm
ion has offered prizes to the value OF
$40 to the pupils of the high school
and eighth grammar grade for the
best ,ssays on given subjects relative
to tn, great temperance movement.
TIL pupils to whom the prizes are
to be awarded are Gertrude Walling,
first; Alfred Walling, second, and
Edna Morrell, third. of the high
bchool. and Carolyn Dey. first; Ed
ward Rothenberg and Ray Maloney,
Of the eighth grade. The prizes will
be awarded on Thursday afternoon
1T the home of Mrs. Vadin Curtis, of
Atlantic street. when a reception will
be held. and all interested are invited
to be present.
The prize winners will read their
essays after which a social hour will
follow and light refreshments will be
ANrved.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
NO WHEAT FOR ANIMALS
Coordination Sales" Regulation Will
Be ENFORCED.

NEWARK, June 6:-Announce-
ment has been received by William
8. Tyler, federal food administrator
for New Jersey that the regulation
forbidding Combination sales or
food stuffs will be enforced in regard
to all sales of wheat feed for animals
in combination with other feed stuffs.
The regulation is applicable to sales
by manufacturers, jobbers and re-
tailers.
Supplementing the announcement
which came by telegraph from Wash
ing, is the following explanation:
THE rule shall not, however, be
interpreted to prevent a dealer or
consumer from purchasing an assort-
ed car of feed.
Believe this rule desirable with
view to permitting certain by-prod-
ucts to seek their natural level OF
prices dependent upon law of supply
and demand. Are notifying trade but
give local publicity"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
VACANCY FOR CANNERS
Five Girls on Vacation Leave Opening
for Others.


KEYPORT, June 26:-Under the
direction of Miss Elsie Dittmar of
Freehold, the canning club for school
girls has done excellent work.
In the five lessons which the girls
have had, pineapple. strawberries.
rhubarb and asparagus have been
canned and each girl is allowed to
take home a can Of fruit or vege-
tables at the conclusion of the lesson.
The club has about twenty mem
bers but owing to five having left the
borough for the summer vacation a
vacancy exists, and five girls are in
vited to Join the class. All instruc-
tion Is free to the children. The les
sons have been held on Saturday
mornings but beginning this morning
they are to be changed to Wednesday
at S:45 a. m. While the products to
be canned are cooking, Miss Dittmar
teaches the girls knitting, crocheting
and sewing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
AUXILIARY TO MEET

All Organizations Asked to Join St
Johns July 2.
Pu Special Correspondent.
SEWAREN, June 26:-The Wom-
ans Auxiliary of st. Johns Church
will meet with Mrs. Thomas Zettle-
moyer, Tuesday, July 2.
The June meeting was omitted on
account of Mrs. Zettlemoyer's alb
sence from town.
Mrs Arthur Phelps of Plainf1elt
will address the meeting which will
be the last one for the summer. All
of the auxiliaries In the vicinity have
been asked to be with the st. Johns
organization at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
SAYS WOMEN FEAR SUNSHINE

the their
golf champion
marked atty at IosA Angee club.
15 and make rule
fine
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
RECITAL AT WOODBRIDGE
Pupils of Miss Susie Dixon Delight
Audience.
BIZ Hnscinl Corre ipondeni.

BIZ Special Correspondent -
WOODBRIDGE, June 26-Miss Su-
sic Dixon's music pupils gave a de-
lightful musical Saturday afternoon
at her home in upper Main street,
which was greatly enjoyed by the
parents and many friends of the pu-
pills.
Those who participated In the mu-
sical were the Misses Verna McElroy.
Irma Hilsdorf, Alice Galaida. Eliza
beth Ryan, Kathryn Grace, Kathryn
Spencer, Rose Sullivan, Helen Neary,
Margaret Helen Elias, Grace
and Margaret Todt. Helen Sullivan,
Grace Ringwood. Catherine Concan-
non. Gussie Nathan, Florence Carter
and Miss Dixon, Harry Tappen, Alan
Coddington. Kalman Todt, Spencer
Sutten and John Cosgrove.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting Of the Asso-
citation for the purpose of electing
four Directors for a term of three
years. and three Auditors for a term
of one year. and the transaction Of
such other business as may properly
be presented, will be held at the Of
fee Of the association. 175 Smith St.,
Perth Amboy. N. j., on Thursday
evening, June 27, 1918.
Polls open from 7sSO to $40 p. N.
The Directors of this association
have authorized the distribution of
profits (dividends) at the rate Of
per cent.
PERTH AMBOY BUDDING & LOAN
ASSOCIATION.
ALBERT LEON, President,
THEO. DEGENRING. Secretary.
e-13-1k-zO-23-36
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-06-26
WiTHERS-YOUNG
Keyport Girl Married June IA In New
York Church
Bu Special COrreSnOndenf.

KEYPORT, June 27:-Mr. and
Mrs. w. Scott Hopkins, of Washington
street, have announced the marriage
Of their granddaughter Miss Cora M
Young, to Robert N. Withers on June
IA, at New York, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. Arthur Thompson
pastor of the Bronx Methodist Epis-
copal church.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-11-21
MIR. Irwin Henry

The death of Mr.. Irwin Henry,
third son of Mrs. Cammie and the
late J. II. Henry, occurred at Mel
rose on Sunday night, and the re-
mains were brought to town and
inferred in the family burial plot
in the American cemetery on Mon
day afternoon at four, in the pres
ence of a large number of sympa-
thizing friends.
The death of this young man,
just on the threshold of life, is in
expressibly sad. Just in his goth
year, a youth of rare promise, fine
character, brilliant mind, he was
attending college - Chamberlain
Hunt, when stricken with fq, went
home and pneumonia developed,
and tho all that love and science
could do, nought availed. To the
devoted mother and family tender
sympathy is extended.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-11-21
First Baptist Church

On Sunday morning next, after
me Sunday school and brief
period of worship, the 7congre4 a
ton will be called into business
: ession. The plans for a new year
must be mapped out and q pro-
gram arranged. Let all members
of the church and congregation be
present.
On THANKSGIVING morning a
joint Thanksgiving service will be
held at the Methodist church at II
o'clock. Let all plan to attend.
DANA TERRY, Pastor.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-11-21

24th, a storm VIII advance ITotli
the Pacific Coast, moving south
eastward: 25th to 26th, rain and
snow W; 9th to 2Sth, cold and bus
terry.
Miss Maggie Voters came up
from Magnolia, to spend the week
end at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams of Pow
hatan, were the guests of Mrs.
Loutie Chaplin and family Wednes-
dar.
Miss Irma Sompyrac, Jose
phine Bryan and Katherine Brea-
zeala have returned to their studies
at Ncwcome.
Miss Roger, physical culture
director at the Normal, enjoyed a
visit to DER home in Mississippi
during vacation.
Mr.. Henry Breazeale returned
to New Orleans Sunday to resume
his studies at the New Orleans Mil
itary Academy.
Lots of things are high, but Lots
are not. See Hedges. Jefferson
Highway Realty Go.
DR.. I. Katie has returned from
Kansas City, after spending about
ten days there, his sisters remain
ing for longer visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Greene,
,Jr. and Charles the Third of Col
fax, were the week end guests of
their p:rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Greene.
Miss Elma Lambrc, accompanied
by her mother, her constant COM
panion, has returned to Crowley,
to continue her duties in the high
school.
Mr.. Otis Arlington of WINS
boro, spent Tuesday in Natchi-
toches, trying to buy o small farm
near town, as he is anxious to To-
cate here.
We have just received our mid
winter shipment of Ladies' Coats,
and are prepared to offer you the
seasons most advanced styles.
-SEMMELMAN'S
Mrs. Violet Wlnslow and dauRh-
ter left Saturday for Alexandra,
for a short visit, and from there
went on to Bunkie in time for the
opening of school.
Lostl Yes, lots Of Lots. See
He'd ges, Jefferson Highway
Realty Company.
Mrs. o. F. Himel and Miss Cor
allie Henry went 10 Alexandria
Saturday to form the Acquaintance
of their new niece, Mabel Eu.
genie, the fine little girl born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Buard Baynard, on
the 9th inst.
The Breazeale house, on Wash
ington street, occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. M. H. Carver for many
years, is being repaired and addi-
tions made, aud as soon as ready
will be taken possession of by Mr..
and Mrs. j. Keegan and family.
Get something to fall back on
a lot, for instance. See Hodges.
jefferson Highway Realty 20.
Mrs. j. H. Mays, children and
brother-iu-law returned from their
sad mission to Ruston on Tuesday
night of last week, to pack up their
household goods and ship them
back, leaving on Friday for their
old home. While in Natchitoches
they we're entertained by Mrs: Ed.
ward Phillips.
Our line of Childrcn's Goats and
Serge Dresses is the largest ever
offered, and priced to suit the ay.
erage purse.
-SEMMELMAN'S
Mr.. Cecil McCluns has resigned
his position of assistant principal
at Loroville, that he has filled with
honor for several years, and will
remain at home to assist his father
at the City Drug Store, taking the
place of his brother, Edwin, who
Is at Camp Bowie, until Uncle Sam
releases his boys.
Manhattan Shirts" The Best
Known, known rs the Best. "
Complete assortment.
-SEMMELMAN'S
Misses Lillian and Miriam Mel
ken motored as far as Alexander