Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-08

Automobile traffic is certainly on
1.-THE increase in this city, as the num-
Der of machines that passed through
this city yesterday showed.
Frank Hoffman, Jr., Frank Hoff-
man. Sr., and William O'Brien, Of
broadway, motored to Camp DIX and
called upon some OF the local men
who are stationed there.
Mrs. Richard Powers, of Pine ave-
niue, visited in Perth Amboy Saturday
Afternoon.
While turning the corner at Stew
ems and Bordentown Morris
Burnell, who has recently purchased
"a new motorcycle, narrowly missed
being struck by an automobile. Part
Of the machinery of his new cycle
fell down and caught on a stone and
turned the machine and himself COM
pletely to one side. An automobile
that was approaching had to stop
~suddenly to avoid striking the man.
Miss Emma Bolton, of Trenton, is
spending a few days with Mrs. J.. G.
johnson in Henry street
Miss Lillian Roddy. of Newark,
spent the weekend with relatives in
John street.
Miss Frances Kelly, of Jersey City,
will be In this city on horseback at
moon next Thursday. She is riding to
the various towns in the state for the
benefit of the War Savings Stamps
and will be permitted to remain here
until Friday night. A meeting Is be-
ling planned by the committee. but It
has not yet been arranged whether II
will be held outdoors or in some hall.
Miss Kelly will be accompanied by a
lieutenant.
Installation of officers took place
at the meeting of the Joel Parker
Council No. SO, Jr. o. U. A NJ, Fri
day night.
Sturdy O'Leary, of Camp Mills, has
returned home after visiting with rel
atives in lower Henry street.
Lieutenant John Cozzens, of Dick
Field, at San Antonio, Texas, is visit
Ing here on @ short furlough previous
to his sailing for foreign shores.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Roie and
family, of George street, have taken
iup their new residence in Newark.
John O'Leary, of Camp Dix. visited
his parents in this city over the week.
end.
William J. o'Toole, of Pine avenue,
spent yesterday with friends in Spots
wood.
Mrs. 8. J. Mills, Of John street,
visited with relatives In New York
City yesterday.
Jeremiah Connors returned to his
camp In Virginia after spending a
brief furlough among his many
friends in this city.
Olaf Olson and Charles Campbell,
of Catherine street. enjoyed the sights
at Asbury Park yesterday.
Mrs. John johnson, of Brunswick,
Ga. is spending a few months with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Olson,
lin Broadway.
Mrs. Wallace Bennett and daugh-
ter Margery, OF Red Bank, visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. James Let's in
Pine avenue yesterday.
Private William J. Hart, of Camp
dix, was a visitor in this city over
the weekend with friends in Henry
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustave Edberg. of
Brooklyn, returned home after spend
ing a few days with Mr.. and Mrs. r.
IC. Edberg, in Henry street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tewes and
daughter Dorothy, of Main street.
are visiting with relatives in Brooklyn
for a few days.
Mrs. Edward Price, of David street,
visited in Perth Amboy Saturday af-
~ternoon. .
Mrs. A. f. Conover and son Albert
and daughter Doris. of Trenton, are
spending several days with relatives
in Pine n
Vincent O'Connor. who is in the
transport service of the navy. was
permitted TO visit his parents in this
city on a short furlough.
Miss Marguerite Bailey, of Pine
avenue, visited with friends in Perth
Amboy Saturday.
The Wickatunk Tribe No. 1876, OF
Midtown, held their installation OF
officers at their meeting rooms at
that place Friday night. and the local
Seneca Tribe No. 2S were invited to
Install the new candidates. The fol-
lowing from this tribe attended:
George McKenns, Simon Skow. DAN
liel Bischoff. Robert Noble. Thomas
IN. Kviest. Refreshments were served
after the installation ceremonies n
lall enjoyed the meeting.
Peter Banks and Joseph Timmons
visited In Sayreville Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Church, OF
| John street, spent Saturday afternoon
| visiting in Perth Amboy.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Haynes
and family. formerly residing in this
| city, have moved to Elizabeth where
Mr.. Haynes has secured a responsible
] position with the aero-marine plant
Iof that n1aCa-