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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11
Real Estate and Building
NeWS Here and elsewhere

Annie Smith and husband to Bar
bara Mann, south side OF Smith street,
e feet, 3 inches east along south side
from corner land formerly intersection
east side King street
John Hanson and wife to william r.
Hanson. lots 41-42. block 1. map Hugh
Ramsay.
Claus stokol and wife to John
Claudine FrCdcrickgen. part lot 81.
block IS. east side First street.
The following real estate transfers
have been recorded in the city collect
Or's Office during the past few DAYS.
Emil and Marie KOycn to Katrina
Hansen, block ABB. lot 60. state street;
through Emil Eoycn.
Michael Elmer TO August Menweg.
block 269, lot 1e, Elizabeth street;
through Morris Goldberger.
warehouses Of tho state s.44o.s54
pounds OF poultry less than the same
month of 1917 while for November
of this year the figures show that o.
2l2,195 pounds less were stored when
compared with the figures for the
corresponding month OF 1917. Flesh
meats shows an amazing increase,
there being ~17.256.104 pounds IN
storage during october OF this year,
whereas during the same month OF
1917 only S.2I7.t67 pounds were
stored. For the month OF November
Of this year 16.S3T,915 pounds were
reported to be in storage. as against
only 9.717.311 pounds for the same
of 1917.
The storage of fish has Increased
somewhat. there being 3.146.96e
pounds stored away during October
OF this year, as compared with l.
5000 al pounds for the same month
of 1917. During the month of No
vember of this year ~3,464,2O9 pounds
were said to be in storage, while dur
ing November of 1917 but 2,34S,S02
pounds were in storage. Cheese has
also increased by n large figure. as
has game and miscellaneous articles
together with broken eggs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11
Decrease in Eggs and Poultry
Placed In State Cold Storage
b. Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
TRENTON. Dec 11-Included in all
more than several hundred thousand
less cases of eggs held in cold storage
in the state during october and No
vember of this year When compared
with the corresponding months Of
last year. according TO a compilation
of the quantities of foods held in
storage in New Jersey, given out here
today by tho State Department OF
Health. During October Of 1917 there
were 495,1f2 cases Of eggs stored
away. while during the same month
OF this year there were only $4,000
cases In storage. During November
of last year there were 343,10 cases
stored, when for November of 1918
there were but 219.061 cases in cold
storage In the state.
The number of pounds OF poultry
in storage also shows a big decrease
this year. During October OF 1918
there was stored away in the various
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11
ARRESTED IN FIRE THEFT
Jamesburg Youth, Hero OF Many rs.
capades, Again i'm Trouble.

capadeS, Again i'm Trouble.
By Special Correspondent.
JAMESBURG, Dec. 11.-Stephen
Kesiskie. aged twenty. was placed un-
der arrest Monday afternoon by Con-
stable Ffllhower, of this place, on
complaint of William Smith, of South
River. who charged the local man with
robbing his car on the night of De-
cember 1. at South River. The arti-
Giles that Smith alleges were taken
were five inner tubes, two automobile
shoes and one army blanket. The
warrant was issued by Justice of the
Peace Black, of South River.
Chief of Police Charles Ebberwein,
of South River, traced the man want
ed to the home of Mrs. Stanley DEM
back, where the arrest was made after
quite an argument. The house was
barricaded against the officers and
when the place was surrounded Kes-
iskie came downstairs and waived a
hearing. His mother-in-law went on
his bond for $500.
Kesiskie has been in the hands of
the police on several occasions and
came prominently before the court
some two ear ago when he entered
the passenger station of the Raritan
River Railroad. at South River, tool
the large safe bodily from the place,
and secreting same in the woods near
ny. Nltdft0 Ine CONNeulS at MS leisure
with several companions.
He was sent to the Reformatory at
RAILWAY or this offense and had beer
out bu short time when he was the
prime figure in an elopement with
RosD nbaclg and was captured by
Core Schweikert of Spotswood,
and the romance ended by a midnight
marriage at the parsonage of the
Holy Trinity Catholic church. at Hell
meta.
When the goods were stolen from
the Smith car Chief Ebberwein traced
the theft TO Eesiskie and caused the
arrest On Monday. Kesiskie denies
any knowledge of the crime.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11

Napoleon once remarked that NOR.
ale is TO other factors in war as three
TO one. Morale is a new word to our
speech, and / do not know that any
one has yet fully defined 1t. but there
are certain factors which must enter
into its composition. And n Of these
factors is the turning Of mems minds
away from the trenches TO other
thoughts and occupations Without q
change of mental atmosphere morbid
ness comes and homesIckness and the
feeling Of being fed up" on the war
dulls the fne edge OF enthusiasm
Bruce Barton IN bed Gross Magazine
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11
State Senators Still In
Deadlock Over President

TRENTON, Dec. 1.-THE Repub-
Leans OF the state senate will make
their fourth effort to select a president
on Tuesday of next week.
For the third time yesterday they
adjourned without taking a roll call
on the proposition, because each side
lacked sufficient strength to put its
man lover" The situation now seems
to hinge on the courses which Senator
Dave Conrad of Ocean and Senator
Charles c. Pilgrim of Essex decide to
pursue.
Yesterday Conrad was lined up with
the Wells forces, but powerful pres
sure was being brought to bear to
swing him over to Mackay. The eff
forts of yesterday. if they had been
successful, would nave resulted in the
selection of the Bergen senator, but
Conrad could not be pried loose from
the Burlington senator. From now
until hex Tuesday the process will be
continued and IN that time it is claim
ed success may come to those who are
attempting to put Conrad where they
want him. When asked about the
talk yesterday of his intention to
Switch" the Ocean senator refused
to confirm or deny it.
IT may have something interesting
to say soon." he declared significantly.
As To Pilgrim. he voted in the eau
Gus with the Wells forces for a post
ponement and against the motion or
Senator Case. a Mackay nan to pro-
coed to the immediate selection of a
senate president. The caucus was
thus tied seven to seven and Pilgrim
accomplished his purpose of deferring
action for one week. or until Governor
Edge is back on the lob. 1t Is appar-
entity the plan of the Essex county
leaders to get the governor into tbs
contest again ard Pilgrim. holding the
balance of power yesterday accom-
plished hat purpose. 1t will be re-
m~embered that two weeks & the
caucus decided to defer action out oil
Difference to the Essex man. because
he claimed he could not attend. being
in a proceeding before the utility
board. Yesterday he voted for anoth-
er postponement. and II was declared
he would have ~refrained from voting
IL the caucus reached the selection oil
a senate presiding officer.
A rec~unerative aiet In influenza Hor-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11
SOCIETY OFFERS REWARD
RaritaD Vigilant Society Wants e
Catch Chicken Thieves

bU npectdT FOfreSpOndent.
KEYPOhT, Dec. 11:-A special
meeting of the Raritan Vigilant So
ciety was held on Monday evening at
which q reward of 500 was offered
for information which would lead to
the arrest and conviction of the guilty
persons who stole sixty or more val
liable chickens from the John II.
Curtis farm on the Middletown turn
pike Sunday night.
No clue was left n Mr.. Curtis
has no idea as to whom the thief
might be. Chicken thieves have been
operating in his section of the Dor
ough for several weeks but no big
robbery such as hat of Sunday even
ing has resulted. The Vigilant So
ciety is determined to a~pprehend the
guilty person and plans are being
made to prevent a recurrence of the
above.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11

Aside from the recording OF four
deeds and a lease in the county clerks
Office in New Brunswick. and two real
estate transfers in the city collectors
office. nothing OF Importance has
transpired in the city real estate mar
ket since last week.
Anders X. Jensen has leased to Al
fred Anderson and wife. lot t19. block
PA, south side Compton avenue. from
July so. 1917. at SIS. payable in ad-
vance on the first OF each month.
The following deeds rave been re-
corded in the county clerks office
from this city during the past few
DAYS:
John Hanson to Paul Macy and
wife. lot 4. block 1873. north side smith
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11
WOODBRIDGE

Mrs. J.. E. Breckenridge attended a
meeting of the ID. A. r. chapter al
the home of Mrs. Langstroth in Rah-
way Monday afternoon.
Mrs. j. NJ. Coddington has been
spending a few days with her hus-
band in Scranton.
Mrs. F. +. Grant was in town yes
terday.
Word has been received of the
death of Mrs. Z. G. Etter at her home
in Los Angeles. During the years
Mrs. Etter resided here she wade
friends.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11
FIRST CHORUS MEETING
Community AFFAIR ut Kcyport Prove
Successful

BIZ Special Correspondent.
KEYPORT, Dec. LITTLE first
meeting of the community chorus
held on Monday evening at the hign
school auditorium was well attended
ana conducted by Miss Nellie Regain.
pianist, and Mrs. NJ. Lester Terry.
The chorus sang for more than an
hour. Favorite old time songs, popu-
lar war songs, and favorite hymns
were on the program.
Rev.. Benjamin ID. Dagwell, rector
of ST. Mary's Episcopal church. is
taking a very active part in arranging
the chorus and although detained by
illness on Monday evening, he expects
TO attend next Monday evening when
the sing will be held in the library
instead of the high school auditorium.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11
WEDDING IN CRANBURY
Myrtle r.. Cottrell Becomes Bride of
Lynn *. Theriault

Lynn X. Theriault
By Special Correspondent.
CItANBURY, Dec. lion Tues
day, December 10, at 6 o'clock a we'd
ding was solemnized at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cottrell when
their daughter, Myrtle r.. was united
in marriage to Lynn X. Theriault.
The bridesmaid vas Miss Helen
Meyer, OF Bedford. The best man
vas Dewitt Clark OF Newark. The
ushers were Arthur Wilson and Leslie
Griggs. both of Cranbury. Gwendo-
Ign Barton. a niece of the bride. was
flower girl, and Leroy Cottrell. a
brother of the bride, was ring bearer.
Following the ceremony a dinner
was served, after which the bride and
groom left for a short wedding trip.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11
SOLDIERS HONOR OFFICER
Men of Company ID, 18th Battalion
Present Lieutenant With Watch.

Present Lieutenant With Watch.
SOUTH AMBOY. Dec. 11-One Of
the most notable events to take place
in army circles ~hereabouts was the
surprise given Second Lieutenant
Douglas G. Cannon. Company b, 18th
Battalion. U. S. A, located at the
Pennsylvania coal bumpers. South
Amboy. by the men of his command,
in presenting to him, as a token of the
high esteem in which he is held by his
men, Inc the love, respect and friend
ship they have for him. n watch, with
his initials engraved on the back. and
on the inside From the men of Co. b,
u. S. A., 1918"
Lieutenant Cannon we'll liked as an
officer whose sole aim has been the
welfare OF his men, who has been a
big Brother" to them.
Lieutenant Cannon has. since being
stationed here, resided. with his wife
and son, at 240 High street, Perth
Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11
Insect Intelligence.

Wasps rank mex to the higher
classes of ants In point of insect In
t~elllRence.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11

Will those who are dissatisfied
with their adjustment for the Nor
gan Explosion advise the under
signed that a united action may
be taken.
JOHN PERRINE, Scc'y.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11

White is n former ambassador to
France and Italy and was the choice
of President Wilson as the Republican
member Of the American peace COM
mission. The report has recalled the
fact that his daughter is Countess
Muriel Sehor-Thoss and her husband
was an army officer under the kaiser.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11

Lovett was executive chairman OF
the Union Pacific before called to fed
eral service. He was first director OF
priorities for the var industries board,
then director of capital expenditures
on the staff OF McAdoo. He is As
years Did.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11

A recunerative aiet In influenza Hor'
iick's Matted MIX. very digestible.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-11

For Infants, Invalids andG rowing childr'
The Original Food-Drink For All Ag
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
NEW GERMAN GOVERNMENT
RAPIDLY TURNING THINGS OVER

LONDON, Nov. 14.-Revolutionists
are coming more firmly into power
in Germany. The German Eastern
High command acknowledged the
authority of the Soldiers and Work
mems council. A new Prussian cabi-
net has been formed by workmen and
soldiers.
The Independent socialists are de-
manding trial of Admiral Won Trip
itz and other junkers who are held
responsible for the declaration of and
continuation of the war. They also
seek to abolish the stock exchange,
to cancel war loans and divide the
land
German newspapers continue their
bitter denunciation of the armistice
terms particularly the continuation
of the allied blockade.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

Mr.. Lipes is plastering and remod-
cling his house.
xs Shirley Burch is wintering his range
cattle on the L. X. Weston ranch.
Chris Madsen and family were joy
riding and calling on their neighbors
Sunday.
Whooping cough is quite prevalent
among the younger generation, but
none are seriously i'll.
Ed Bailey, who has been confined
to his bed for the past three weeks
with stomach trouble following an at
tack of the flue, is now able to be up
again.
Influenza is making itself felt on
our mesa. A J. Willis and family,
Ford Sayer and family are quite i'll
with the dread disease.
Word has been received here that
N. G.. Rodine, who left for Iowa. in
his car, was snowbound in Nebraska,
and had to abandon his auto and finish
the journey by train.
Kenneth Weston and wife are recov
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
MERCY REPLACES kuLruR

NEW YORK, Nov IA The Duetsches
Verein, or german club of New Yo-k,
is now the lafayette House. where
wounded American soldiers are being
nursed and entertained while recup-
Grating. The sombre walls Of the sleep
ing rooms as they were under german
occupation" have given way to cheer
full shades CT yellow, cream and blue.
A canteen has been installed and
all through the large 6-story building
women in white uniforms are engaged
in attending to the wants of wounded
men.
There are many places in New York
where the wounded officer may go to
recuperate. but until the conversion
of the Deutches Verein, none has been
opened for the wounded man from the
ranks. Practically ell the work oi
running the convalescent home is
done by volunteers, although sovera
professional nurses are in attendance
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

ering from an attack Of the flu. The
formers sister. Mrs. Minnie Smith Of
Montrose has been the nurse in
charge.
Grain in general is not yielding as
good as usual this year, but occasion
ally we hear of extra good yields. Ben
Kloster had six acres of oats that
threshed out sos bushels-some yield,
that.
C. e. Marsh has been threshing
on Ash mesa for several weeks past,
but has been handicapped by sickness
in his family. His son having taken
the flu while running the engine, op-
erations were suspended until another
engineer could be found.
Little Howard and Agneta Weston
have been staying with their grand
mother. Mrs. Tom Weston during the
illness of their father and mother.
Mrs. II. o. Taylor was out in be
half of the Y. NJ c. A. and received
as donations s25 in money, an Edison
phonograph and 80 records. KeeI
! the good work going.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
RAINBOW AND NEW ENGLAND
BOYS TO COME HOME FIRST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE
Rainbow and New. England divisions
are believed likely to return home
by Christmas. While the War de-
partment has not announced the
probable time for any units to return,
these two divisions are likely to re
turn first.
The general staff is seriously con-
sidering the matter of maintaining
standing army after rehabilitation,
as well as universal training. Con.
gress in the last analysis will deter.
mine these tive questions. Tho staff
will probably make recommendations
TO Secretary Baker soou,
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
FAIR FOOD PRICE LIST
ON STAPLE COMMODITIES

For Delta County, Colorado. Octo-
ber 80, 1918.
This price list is based on the cost
price of commodities to retailers, in
accordance with instructions given
this committee by the Colorado d.
vision of the U. s. Food Administra-
ton Of Washington, D. G.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15
TOTAL

State of Colorado, County of Delta:ss.
We, Austin E. Miller, vice Presi-
dent, and Edmund Stabler. Cashier,
of the above-named bank do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true to the best of our knowledge and
belief,
AUSTIN E MILLER. Vice Pres.
EDMUND STABLER, Cashier
ATTEST-Austin E. Miller; E. r. Cof-
fey; Edmund Stabler.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of November. 1918.
My commission expires Aug %, 1922.
(SeaD John c. Watts, Notary Public.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

LONDON. Nov. l4.-The new Prus-
sian government confiscated the en-
tailed property OF the Prussian
crown.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

These prices are based on cost to
the retailers in Delta, on day of publi-
cation. On account of the fluctua-
iton of prices. the above quotations
are subject to change without notice.
Retail merchants in all points in
Delta County, outside Of Delta, are
permitted to add to above quotations,
not to exceed the actual additional
freight or express charges to those
respective points.
George F. Klein, Chairman.
n. J. Bradley, Secretary.
]. S. Turner
w. D. Hines, County Food
Administrator.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

Certificate Of Authority No. 14e
Report Of Condition Of
THE COLORADO STATE BANK
At Delta in the State of Colorado, at
close of business November 1st,
1918,
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

NEW YORK. Nov. 11-Stock Elk
change closed today. Celebrating an'
to prepare for armistice reaction.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

PARIS, Nov. liking Albert. at
the head OF his army, expects to en-
ter Brussels Friday.
The Delta independent., 1918-11-15

With the public whose confidence strive
to deserve, shall continue to maintain the high
standard and the efforts to accommodate and please
that has characterized our work.
Mr. AND MRS. CLIFFORD P HoPsoN
MorticiamS.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29
Among our Soldiers.

News comes from Louis Shults. brother of our esteemed townsmen, Tim and Porter that he has at last gone over the sea in the service of Uncle Sam.
 H. A. Magill of Clarendon in advancing his paper up to Jan. 1st. 1920, spoke of having sent the recent issues of the ARGUS to his soldier son in France. There's quite a few of Monroe County boys in France who are getting the ARGUS regularly.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29
NEW BUSINESS IS COMING.
Claude E. McCreight of Little Rock to Open Pharmacy
 in BrinkIey.

Claude E. McCreight, for mer Brinkley boy has been a way from home for several years, having made good as a pharmacist and owner of a suc- cessful drug store in Little Rock is carrying an advertisement on page 8 of this weeks ARGUS, telling of the opening of a modern Pharmacy in Brinkley on or about Jan. 1st. 1919, in the corner room of the Green lee-Gunn Building now occupied by Hale & Co.'S Grocery.
 The McCreight Pharmacy is to be the business name.
 Claude McCreight is a son of MT. and Mrs. E. T. McCreight of this city, and is a member of the B. H. s. Alumni, and has many friends will welcome his return to the city.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29
Among the Farmers.

E. o. FOrbess was in from DeValls Bluff Saturday en route to Pea Ridge for a few days visit. He reports farmers busy in Prairie county and all of them making good.
 They tell me that farmer Eugene Skillern has "plunged' heavy this year in sweet potato raising; that he has raised be- tween 5000 and 4000 bushels, and is planning to take care of them.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29

w. c. Frey, Cotton Plant. A. F. Maberry, Cotton Plant. J. M. OIiphant, Cotton Plant. J. s. Jackson, R. F. D., /" Henry Shirod, R. F. D., /"
 w. B. Patterson,Litt Rock Mrs. J. H. Winters, Moro. D. H. Smith, Moro
 J. L. Ferguson, Moro, RED. Jesse Jackson, Helena, Ark. c. T. Hudson, West Helena. Mrs. J. L. Simpson, KeeviI. T. L. Graham, Blackton. J. G. Roberts, BIackton. Mrs. J. L. Murlo, Pine Bluff. R. c. Mitchell, Pine Bluff. T. A. Hutches, Zent.
 Mrs. Louise D.Hennigan Pol ock, Lyons, Iowa.
 w. J. Fesperman, Bryan, Tex. M. Y. Forbess, Hickory Ridge. J. w. Pool, Fargo.
 J. E. Benson, Monroe.
 l. E. DeShazo, Monroe.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29
FRANK HOWELL, COLORED
 KILLS HIS WIFE.

MILD f1fO WIFE.
 On Saturday night last after filling up on blind tiger booze bought from a Brinkley tiger, Frank Howell a young negro farmer living on the Gazzola farm proceeded to terrorize his family and he wound up the orgie by shooting his wife thro' the stomach and bowels with a shot gun. She was brought to Brinkley for attention at the Magnolia Hospital Sunday morning but died that day from the effects of the wounds.
 Howell bad claimed that she was accidentally shot but before the woman died she made a statement to Dr Stout and Pros. Attorney Bogle that Frank had willfully shot her. She told of his drunken spell and his "bad man" behavior. Frank is now in iail at Clarendon, the woman is dead, and the blind tiger who sold the booze is doing business in the same old way.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-11-29
PATRIOTIC PROMPT PAYERS.

And still they come.

Ana Sill they
 Surely the prompt payers delight any business but there IS no business earth where newspaper publisher. and money in nearly every some kind word which makes their money worth more than par
 Comes from Ralph c. Mitchell young stave man at Pine Bluff nice letter He it is pleasure to send you this $200 paying to 1920, great pleasure for appearing rom time to time and especially those concerning good roads, and here Ralph proceeds tell roads down around Pine Blu and Pm going print part next week Watch for it.
 Mrs F. F. Botsfo1d writes End Okla sends her check and usual has kind word of encouragement.
 J. M Oiphant, clever friend of Cotton Plant sends check to up Jan 1st 1920 and tells his family enjoy the ARGUS.
 Tobe Grifn of my clever colored living and said T love pay the old pany and help my family.
 Testing Tine-December 10th.
 The U s. Government war time measures have brought about conditions among the newspaper publishers They don't allow the to be those than months 
 I going submit to the in Washington D. c. complete list of subscribers Dec. 10th showing the standing of every this list show the possible list of those who PAID UP in advance.
 There of good people to whom statements have been who have forgotten neglected any heed the statements.
 their DEIINQUENTS on the list am to send to Washington.
 that YOU paid up full the list Do it without waiting for send collector simply cant do this.
 The following the prompt paying patriots who have