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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
METUCnER

Sunday the officers of Raritan
Chapter No. 58, Order of Eastern
Star. met at the Tobias studio in
Perth Amboy for the purpose of hav-
ing a group photo taken. Arrange
ments for the taking of this photo
were made by Miss Edith Garris,
worthy matron.
Mrs. Mckenzie is entertaining the
Auction Club at her home this after
noon.
Mrs. A. T Strong and Mrs Wood are
spending a week at Palmer.
The Quiet Hour Club will meet
Thursday with Miss Bogert
Miss Evelyn Kelly gave a handker-
chief shower for Miss Madge TAFT
Saturday afternoon.
w. l.. Emery, of Akron, Ohio, visited
relatives in town oyer the week end.
Miss Catherine Ames will entertain
the Card Club of the younger set at
her home Friday night.
Mrs. Barney is able to be out again
after her recent illness.
A bowling match between the mar
ried men and the single men of the
club, at the club house Friday even
ing, resulted in favor of the single
men.
Members of Eagle Hook and Lad
der Company are planning a number
of bowling matches and much interest
is being shown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
Joseph WaUing

By Special CORRESPONDENT.
KEYPORT, Dec. 2:-Joseph Wal
ling, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Waning,
died at the Scotch Plains sa~natarium
Saturday. The deceased was forty
nine years of age and had resided in
the borough the greater part Of his
life. Besides his mother, he is sur
vived by several sisters and a broth
er. The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the home Of his mother
this afternoon and the interment was
in the local cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
HELMETTA

Louis Hoffman and Joseph Hoffman
attended the dance given in the Ar
mory at New Brunswick on Saturday
night under the auspices of Company
H., and the former was one of the
committee demonstrating the latest
steps, specializing with the tango
waltz.
Local sportsmen are seriously con-
sidering the suggestion of awarding a
prize to two local nimrods, Charles
|Whitkowski and John Skopinsky, who
returned after a full days hunting
without n rabbit and in all dis
charging sixteen shots without a hit.
Joseph Bremen of Spotswood was
before Recorder James Deming,
charged with allowing his car to stand
on the highway without n lights
during a heavy fog. Bremen pleaded
guilty n was assessed three dollars.
Mayor J. d. Albert Kienzle has been
drawn on the December grand jury.
Fred Yahnell has Joined the ranks
Of the autoists and purchased an auto
mobile.
Marion Mondoker spent Sunday at
Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
MISS MAE a. MILLER
WEEDS JOHN HUMPHREYS
eu 6pecfal Corresnnnnenr

sU Special Correspondents.
ROOSEVELT, Dec 2-The wedding
of John p. HUMPHREYS to Miss Mae
A.. Miller, both of this place, was
performed in the M. E. church here
Friday The bride was attired in a
French blue tailored suit and wore a
white plush hat and carried a shower
bouquet of bridal roses, while the
bridesmaid, Miss Helen Baker, sister
of the groom, was attired in a beaver
colored satin dress, wore a black vel
vet hat and carried a bouquet of pink
chrysanthemums. Peter ~Schoepfer,
of Perth Amboy, was best man Miss
Anna Richards. of Chrome, officiated
as organist and Rev. J. Earl Custer
performed the ceremony
h wedding supper was served at
h home of the groom, and vas at
tended by guests from Perth Amboy,
Elizabeth and Chrome. After the
supper the couple left on a short
honeymoon trip, and upon their re-
turn they will reside at the home of
the groom's parents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
PYTHIAN SISTERS HAVE
THEIR ANNUAL ELECTION
BIZ Specinl Correauondsnt.

BIZ Special Correspondent.
TOTEM WILLIE, Dec. 2-The an
nual election of officers for Rich
mond Temple No. 4, Pythian Sisters,
took place last night at a meeting of
the temple in Knights of Pythias hall.
Mrs. Lillian Miller was named the
most excellent chief to succeed Mrs.
Lillian Schultz, who has been at the
head of the temple for the past year.
The other officers are Mrs. Frances
Lovett, excellent senior: Mrs. Nina
LaForge, excellent Junior: Mrs. Aris-
tilla C~larius, manager; Mrs. Eliza
beth Frerichs, mistress Of records,
and correspondence; Miss Emma
Sprague, mistress of finance; Mrs.
Mary Androvette, protectors; guard,
Mrs. Annie Forester, and representa-
tive to the grand temple, Mrs. Emma
Sprague. The installation will take
place at the first meeting in January.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
Junior Glass Dance Success.

JAMESBURG, Dec. 2.-The dance
given by the Junior Glass of the
Jamesburg High School in Lange's
Hall was the occasion of one of the
most enjoyable affairs given under the
auspices of the class. The hall was
prettily decorated with a lattice work
design and a prominent display of the
American colors made the sight a
pleasing one. Prices orchestra was
present and played a programme OF
music hat did a great deal to make
the dance one of great pleasure. The
patronesses were Mrs. John H. Bare
more and Mrs. Salvatore Thorn. The
receipts exceeded one hundred and
fifty dollars that will go toward the
class day expenses.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
CLASS INITIATION HELD
BY X. OF C. SUNDAY

o4 SUcCtuB Correspondent.
TOTTENVIILE, Dec. 2.-Seventy-
six candidates were initiated IN a class
by the combined councils of the
knights of Columbus on Staten Is
land at st. Peters hall New Brighton,
on Sunday. Six of the candidates
were for T~ottenville Council No. 1915
and others were for the other coun-
ellis on the north side of the island.
Grand Knight Peter Brown, of Tot
tenville, had the honor of putting on
the first degree on the candidates,
while Grand Knight Shea of Staten
Island Council put on the second de-
gree and District Deputy John ].
Hayes assisted by Past District Deputy
Flanagan conferred the major degree
on the large class.
Between the second and third de-
gree and District Deputy John J.
the assembly hall of ST. Peters school.
Grand Knight Brown was accompan-
led by a delegation of about thirty
fv from here at the ceremonies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
MISS LAURA j. kROGH
WEEDS WIN. b. STOLz

By Special Correspondent.
SEWAREN, Dec. Miss Laura
j. Krogh, of this city, and William
B, Stolz, of New Brunswick, were
quietly married at the parsonage OF
the German Lutheran church at $50
o'clock Thanksgiving Day by Rev. j.
A. Dewald of that church. They were
attended by Miss Dorothea Banker
and William Lefferts. Following the
ceremony a upper was served at the
home Of the groom.
The bride wore a own of mid
night blue satin and georgette crepe
and a~large hat TO match and car
ried a bouquet of white ~chrysanthe-
NUNS. Her attendant wore a gown
of olive gray taffeta and a hat to
match. carrying a bouquet of yellow
chrysanthemums.
Upon return of MI. and Mrs. Stolz
from a wedding trip they will reside
In New BrunsWick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
DECEMBER TERM STARTS
AT THE COUNTY COURT
By Special Correspondsnt.

bU Special COTTeSpondeng.
TOTTENVILLB, Dec. 2-The De-
cember term of county court for the
county of Richmond, convened at the
new court house at st. George yes
terday with County Judge ]. Harry
Herman presiding on the bench.
There is nc grand jury setting at this
term. With the supreme court clos
ing its session only last week there
is not a large calendar of cases to be
considered by the court, and 1t is
expected that the term will finish in
about two weeks pr more. Those
from here drawn on the jury for this
week are George Heck of Pleasant
Plains, Henry Brough of Eltingville,
August Kern of Kreischerville, and
Merritt Nance of Tottenville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
GUsTAFsEN is NOW CAPTAIN
Middle Distance Runner Has Eeen
Selected as Leader Of Pennsyi-
vania Track Team.

Marvin Gustafsen has been selected
as leader of the University Of Penn
sylvania cinder path team this coming
eason Greed Raymond was last years
captain.
Gustafson is the best middle dis
lance runner for Penn, and is consid-
cred one Of the best in collegiate
ranks. His most notable achievement
was in winning the 600-yard indoor ma
tional championship a few seasons ago.
Last season In the Intercollegiate he
ran second to Mayer of Cornell, in the
$50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
THROWN FROM AUTO

By Special ~Corressondent.
KEYPORT, Dec. 2:-LeRoy States
was thrown from his Ford car on
Sunday afternoon when the car hit a
manhole on Second street, receiving
painful injuries which were later
dressed by DR.. A. Peteler. The car
hit the manhole and turned turtle
and was badly wrecked, a blowout
occurring at the same time, adding to
the seriousness of the accident. Be-
sides a general shaking up Mr.. States
received badly cut hands.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
TO HAVE BALL AT MORGAN

BIZ Special Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. 2.-The Sec
ond annual ball of the Morgan Fire
Department will be held in the recrea-
ton hall at the plant next Tuesday
night. This will be the second mas
que and civic t be held by the de-
partment. Music will be furnished by
Gardeners Orchestra.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
CAMPAIGN EXTENDED
FOR THE EVERY NAME
sv Special CORRESPONDENT.

TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 2:-At a
monthly meeting of the vestry of st.
Stephens Episcopal church held at
the rectory last night the Every
Name campaign was talked over and
1t was decided to extend the cam
paign for two weeks SO as to enable
those to see every family within the
parish with regard to the affair. Gill
bert s. Barnes is at the head of the
campaign here. The house to house
anyas is being done by a volunteer
committee composed of the members
Of the churches throughout the town
and they expect to complete the work
within the time given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
TEAMS
ARE MAKING GOOD
~ Special Correspondent.

KEYPORT, Dec. "A good at
tendance was present at the basket
ball games played at the Aeromarine
Club on Friday right when the first
n second teams of the Aeromarine
met the first and second teams of the
st. James Club of Red Bank. Both
local teams were victorious, the sem
Tors winning by a score of 64-21, the
Juniors by 1918. In the junior game
Raymond Uhrig was the star of the
locals. making nine field goals and
two fouls, while Charles Kinhaefer
was the local star for the seniors with
nine field goals and -four fouls.
Tonight another game will be play
ed at the clubhouse when the local
team will meet the Morgan Athletic
Club. Dancing will follow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
Urges Acceptance of Pump.

SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. AT the
last meeting of the Common Council
a communication was received from
the Joseph l.. Sweigard Construction
Company advising the acceptance of
an alternative bid offered in their con-
tract. This pump according to the
statement of the contractors, will in
crease the efficiency of the plant and
be a big saving in operation expenses.
The matter was referred to the
Gil rs a committee of the whole. Last
night Mr.. Sweigard was in this city
and met the councils committeaIn OK
ecutive session to- consider the mat
ter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
u AMBoY CHAMBER
TEMPORARY OFFICERS
By Special CORRESPONDENT.

By Special C~orTesDondenf.
SOUTH AAIBOY, Dec. AT a
meeting of the board of directors of
the South Amboy Chamber of Com
merce an election of temporary off,
GERS was held. The full membership
Of the board were on hand. Robert
p. Mason was elected temporary sec
rotary of the board. Hon. d. G.
Chase was elected president, d. w.
Reed vice president, and r.. c.. Steph-
enson treasurer.
A membership committee as well
as a publicity committee was ap-
pointed.
Several matters were taken up for
consideration, among which was the
possibility of extending the city line
so as to take in Melrose, Morgan
HEIGHTS and Bay View Manor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
Money for Firemen's Work.
GnanlnI Gnraa

bD SDeC9uE COFftSbOndsHt
SPOTSWOOD, Dec. 2.-ETre Chief
Lokerson is in receipt Of a check for
s25, a gift from the Enterprise Hook
and ladder Company. of Spotswood,
as a reward for the efficient services
rendered by the local fire department
when the Joseph Addato dwelling was
burned. The act that the Jamesburg
department was first on the scene and
had their stream on long before the
arrival of the other company who
We're called to help save the adjoining
buildings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
SOUTH hMBoY

Joe Goldstein, who for many years
has been assistant scoutmaster OF
troop number one Boy Scouts OF
America in this city, has been elected
to a similar position with troop num-
Der two of Perth Amboy
A great reduction in the operating
force at the Morgan General Ordnance
depot took place yesterday.
On account of the regular meeting
of the Board of Education falling on
Christmas Eve the meeting this month
will be held ON Monday December %.
The regular meeting of the Ameri-
can Legion will be held tonight at the
Service Club on David street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
Funeral for Louis Mount

BV kpectdt DoTT6Sp0ndeht
KEYPORT, Dec. Funeral serv-
Ices for the late Louis Mount, who
died here Thursday afternoon after a
brief Illness of typhoid pneumonia,
were held at his late home on Sun
day afternoon ct 2 o'clock, Rev. John
r. Reeves, pastor of Calvary NJ. e.
church, officiating. Interment was in
Christ church cemetery at South
Amboy.
The deceased was forty-eight years
of age and is survived by his wife,
one son. Edward Spencer Mount, and
a daughter, Miss Bernice Mount.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
Tell Your Friends
About NiCotOI--
The Enemy of Tobacco

1t improves any mans health to quit
tobacco II he can escape the awful
craving hat usually attends quitting
without such assistance as Nicotol
gives. Did you ever have Smokers
cough? Try Nicotol in getting rid Of
the tobacco habit and see how quickly
the cough will disappear. Nicotol is
dispensed by most good druggists in
this city. especially by DR.. Chas. j. silk.
I11-20 12-2 12-11
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02

NB EtcCfuI CUTTtSpUhUtHE.
KEYPORT. Dec. "a meeting of
the nominating committee of the
local chapter of the American Red
Cross has been called for tonight at
8 o'clock in the public library. A. A.
Philo, chairman Of the committee, to
conduct the meeting. The annual
meeting and election of officers for
the ensuing year will be held Decem-
Der 9. A short musical program will
precede the business meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
STOMACH @. X.
Indigestion, Acidity, Sourness
and Gases ended with
"Pape's D~iapepsin"

Millions of people know that it is
needless to be bothered with Indigestion,
dyspepsia or a disordered stomach. A
few tablets of Pape's Diapepsin neutral
ize acidity and give relief at once.
When your meals don't fit and you
feel uncomfortable, when you belch gases.
acids or raise sour, undigested food
When you feel Jumps OF indigestion pals.
heartburn or headache, from scidity, just
eat a tablet of Pape's Diapepsin and the
stomach distress is gone.
The cost is SO little. The benefits so
great. You, too, will be a Diapepsin
enthusiast afterwards.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
To Promote Social Interest

SOUTH AMBOY. Dec. 2:-One of
the officials of the Sigmund Eisner
uniform factory, which concern has a
branch in this city. visited the local
plant yesterday and had a personal
talk to all the employees. The pur-
pos of his visit was to further social
interest among the employees. The
company will provide several articles
to advance the spirit and a dance has
been planned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
To Hold Bazaar I'm Metucben

81 SpectuE COTTeSpOndenE.
METUCHEN, Dee. 2:-The bazaar
to De held at the Metuchen Club
Saturday night will be the biggest
affair held in Metuchen for some
time. An attractive program has been
arranged for the children In the af-
ternoon, beginning at 2 o'clock. In
the evening from $50 to 1880 a
cabaret supper will be served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
Expect Many at Chautauqua.

OF SDttIUI JOFTtSDUHutHI.
JAMESRURG. Dec. 2.-Secretary
Harry Groves has announced that the
committee of guarantcrs for the com
ing chautauqua hav We almost to the
man disposed OF their allotment of
tickets, The chautauqua will be held
Saturday of this week, December 9Th,
and Monday and Tuesday, 8th and 9th.
On Sunday night the members of the
Chhutauqua holding over from the
Saturday night show will give a sacred
concert in one of the churches in
town
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
Co. F. Club Proves Popular
Ri Sneci0L reenon

Uy DPbUIIE
SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. "A meet
ing of the men of Company f was
held in their headquarters on David
street last night was a good percent
of the membership present. AS
the winter months go ,on the men are
taking more advantage of the oppor-
tunities offered by the Club and
every night will find ONE OF them
either playing cards, shooting pool,
etc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
so. AMROY MAN FIRST
In SERVICE TEST
BIZ Special CORRESPONDENT.

BIZ Special Correspondenf.
TRENTON, Dec. ALEXANDER
Stuart, PSI First street, South Amboy,
with 91.67 was first in the civil SER
vice test for bridge attendant, state
service and Michael P. Costello, SO
Washington street, Perth Amboy, with
1857, second.
John 8. Lund, 500 Prospect street,
South Anlboy, with 1925 was first for
the position of carpenter, foreman and
assistant on bridge construction, grade
Ill.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
Japanese Handmade Psper.

Handmade paper is produced in
Japan principally by farmers as o sec
ondary occupation which they car pur.
sue in seasons when there IS nothing
to be done in the fields. There are
no fewer than 10000 families engaged
in this industry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
tr1e. cLeneNee4u -JAcQvEr1AIRE~

NEW YORK-This is the latest
picture of Nine. Clemenceau-Jacque-
marie, daughter of the famous I'll
ger" premier of France, taken on
her arrival here to visit the land of
her mother.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
S. A. High Challenges.

By Spect4l Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. Manager
d'oWdeIl OF the South Amboy High
School Football team wants to ar
range a game with the South River
team either in South Amboy or on a
neutral field.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
Woman 80
Years Old
Says she owes her wonderful
health to Vinol, our Cod
Liver and Iron Tonic.

Wooster, 0.-"'The grippe left me
in a weakened, rundown condition.
Doctors had given me their best tonics
without effect. AS l have depended
on Vinol to build me up every spring
for the past nine years with such good
results, L tried it. My appetite inl-
proved, my strength came back so I
am not only taking care of my house,
hold duties, but direct the manage
ment of two large farms. Itell all my
friends to use Vinol when they need
strength. Mrs. MARTHA SICKLEs.
Women who are rundown, nervous,
lack energy and working strength
should take Vinol as it contains Beef
and Cod Liver P~eptones, Iron and
Hypophosphites, the very elements
needed to restore a lost appetite, en-
rich the blood and create strength.
United Cigar stores Co. and Drug
fists Everywhere.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
GalIy Thought.

Let us consider the reason of the
case; for nothing is law that Is mot
reasen.--Sr John Powell
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02

There's No Corn "Gets-it" VIII Noe Get
4. "Gets-It." 1t is because Of this
fact that "Gsts.It" i Is today tas 0i On
this nIanet. 1t means the end OF
"cornriddiing." For hard corns:
soft corns, very old corns. young
corns. corns between the toes ana
tinish' "Gets-It" is applied in 2 or
5 seconds. All you need is 2 or >
drops. AS easy to do as signing
your name. 1t does away forever
with tape, plasters. bAndaEes:
knives, eorn-diggers. scissors, mes
and bfood-bringing razors. Ease
your corn-pains. be corn.free at iast.
"Gets-At," the only sure, guaranteed.
money-back corn-remover. costs put
a tribe at any drug store. MTG oy
Re. Lawrence & Co.. Chicago. III.
Sold In Perth Amboy ana recommend.
ed as the worlds best corn remedy by
McClung Drug Co.-Ady.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-02
"Gets-lt'' PeeIs Your
Corns Right Off
Two Drops Will Do It Without Fuss
or Trouble. Never Fails.

There's only one way TO get rid Of
a corn, and that is to peel 1t on a.
YOU would a banana skin. There 10
only one corn remover in all the
world that does 1t that way. and that
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-09-20
AMERICANS ARE NOT "SKITERS"

Sidney, Australia, Sept. 20.--"The
Americans were not 'skiters',' said
Charles e. w. Dean, the Australian
official war correspondent after =
luncheon given to him by the New
South Wales Institute Of Journalists.
Mr.. Bean prior to the war was
Sydney newspaper man.
"Skiting" in the Australian vernac-
ular is boasting, perhaps the near
est approach to It's meaning, in
American slang being "four-fush-
ing"
II have never yet heard an Amer
ican say that America won the war,
but I have read It," he went on.
America did not win the war. There
is no doubt of that. America helped
to finish it,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-09-20
PRE.WAR CODE RESUMED
BY ENGLAND AND U. s
(By Associated Press.)

London, Sept. 20.-American and
british foreign trade interests have
resumed their accustomed pre-war
code and the competition for the
commercial conquest of Germany
and other recently enemy countries
is we'll under way.
This is freely admitted by repre-
sentatives here of both American and
British trade bodies. The London
head of one American business mems
organization said:
"The business man reasons it out
this way: 'Eventually-perhaps in a
year from now--we shall have re-
sumed normal trade relations with
those nations which were, until afew
months ago, our enemies. Why not
get busy now--if I don't someone
else will So sentimental considera-
tions are eliminated. The dollar AMI
the pound once more are what busi
ness is seeking
A sharpness of competition unap
preached in pre-war days will char
acterize the conduct of foreign trad
activities during the next few years
il is generally conceded. America
possession of raw materials, her ia
. cilities for quantity productions an
the fact that her Industrial machiner
is not so clogged with strikes an
; other labor disturbances which ar
: so seriously impairing British trad'
, it is thought, ensures the Unite
States a fair proportion of this bus
: ness.
a But it is pointed out that volun
i inous foreign trade will be essentia
Y ly a new game" and British trader
. feel that lack of experience will Of
r set, in a measure, the advantages Il
o dicated which now favor America
q trade bidders.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-09-20
|N MONTHS INDUSTRIAL
| ARM|ST|CE IS URGED BY ATTY .
GENERAL PALMER; SAYS |DLENESS
WILL NOT LOWER L.. c. OF |
First Conferences Held

Washington, Sept. 20.-Senators
held final conferences prior to the
first test vote on the peace treaty,
expected next week, and Republicans
are firm in their intention to force
through reservations and amend
ments and predict victory in the final
showdown.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-09-20
Al STEEL PLANTS
70 Be CLOSED
DOWN TONIGHT
rrW PLANTS WILL RUN BUT
THESE WILL SHUT DOWN All
THE FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE
nv Associated Press.)

Freport, Penn, Sept. 2O.-An In
dustrial armistice Of six months to
permit the solution Of economic prob
lens arising from the war was urged
bv Attorney General Palmer in a
sneech at the reunion OF veterans
here. He deplored strikes as blow
at production, which he said was nee
essary on a large scale in order to
hiring about "better times for all
He admitted the justice Of labors
claims for increased wages, but de
elared idleness will not reduce th'
living cost.