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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
Ants on PsonIes.

For a number Of years many persons
In various parts Of the country have
complained OF ants destroying the buds
on the peonies.
To rid peOnies Of these ants. cut a
circular piece Of heavy paper or heavy
cardboard. about two feet In diameter,
and put a hole In the center just large
enough to allow the stem or main
stalks Of the peony to pass through.
and then. slit from the center to one
edge. TO enable you to place the circu-
lar rim of paper round the plant.
Smear molasses on the surface Of
the cardboard. and then scatter a little
arsenic powder e the sticky mo
lasses.
The ants will eat of the sweet as
they go or come. and It will not be
long until you have stopped the con-
slant stream Of destructive ants from
visiting the peony buds.
In some localities similar trouble
has been experienced with ants on
dahlias, and the same remedy may be
successfully used.
II a very thick solution of arsenate
Of lead is used with plenty Of mo-
lasses. 1t viii do the same work as the
arsenic.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
sPoTSWooD

The dual observance of the birth
day of mother and daughter proved
the occasion for the gathering of the
many friends and relatives of Mrs.
Richard Merz and her daughter, Miss
Catharine Merz, at their home here
over the weekend. Many useful gifts
were received and the guests were
entertained in a pleasing manner
Home games were played and dane
ing was also the main pleasure of the
evening. Refreshments were served.
Those present were MI. and Mrs.
Richard Merz and daughter, Catha-
Merz, Mr.. and Mrs. James Gray
and son. James Gray of Yonkers, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Friefiled, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nelson jolly. Harry Ulrich. Miss
Charlotte Sheer, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Sheer, Mrs. c.. Becker, Mrs. Krobel
and son. Henry Krobel. A. Settler,
Miss Dora Kraemer. Fred Kraemer,
William Kraemer, Carlton Crandall,
Mrs. Fred Kraemer.
The first smile" dance Of the
spring season promises to be the big
gest affair held here in some time.
The committee ~ sparing no pains
to give all a good time. Prices or
chestra will furnish the music. The
affair will be held in Whitney hall
tonight
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
MATAWAN LOAN
QUOTA 334,6OO
Announcement Made by Chair
man Lloyd Captains Meet
Friday Night

MATAWAN, April 16.-Matawan's
quota in the Victory Loan was an
nounced today by the chairman of the
executive committee, Councilman
Frank Howard Lloyd as S253,000.
This is about eighty thousand dollars
less than the previous loan, which was
S334,600. Although the campaign
committee realizes that much work
must be done to raise the money,
there is no one who feels that the
quota cannot be reached with posi-
bly, some TO spare.
A meeting of the Captains who will
work in the various zones will be held
at the campaign headquarters in
Borough Collector Forman II. Thomp-
sons office Friday night at 1910
o'colck. and at eight O'Clock this
same night the workers will meet in
the lecture room of the First Method
list church, where they will receive In
structions for the work that lays be-
fore them.
On Sunday night May 4, the union
church services in the interest OF the
loan will be held in the gigh school
auditorium. The speaker for this
service has not been announced, as
yet.
The house to house canvass will
begin three or four days after the
campaign is started If the organiza-
ton will start right out on this work
it is expected that a complete cam
vass of the homes in the Borough ear
be completed within two days. Strong
effort is being made by the chairman
to raise the quota during the first
week of the campaign.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
MATAWAN

Mrs. C. T. Walling recently re-
ceived a box OF souvenirs from her
son Thomas, who is with the Thir-
teenth Regiment of Engineers in
France. A number of the trinkets
were found by Private Walling while
on active duty in different battles.
Among the articles were several pic
lures, including those of a serious
wreck which occurred to Walling's
train while bringing captured German
machine guns to safety behind the
Allied lines. Private Walling is ex-
pected home this month.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Graham, of
Main street, motored TO Newark Sun
day and gave a table d'hote dinner
at the Suburban Hotel. Guests were
present from Elizabeth, Newark and
Keyport. Those from Keyport were
Mrs. Nellie Manion. Miss Mary Man.
n Henry Graham.
The girls of the Matawan branch
of the "Y" were entertained at Key
port last night at the home of Mrs.
Richard Cogan.
John p. Lloyd is a Perth Amboy
today.
Mrs. Jacob A. Lewis is a Spring
Lake visitor today.
Miss Theresa Heyl, who has been
confined to her home by illness, is
able to be about again.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
So. Amb0y Council Discusses
Tax Rate; Also Judge Days
Remark On Excise Violations

tkoviak, NJ. Schewelowtiz, Mrs. John
Wyluda, NJ. j. Morissey, Paul Brylin-
ski, William Lyons, John Fee, p. +.
Kenah. v. ]. Abbattellio, e. J.. O'Con-
nor, Frank Hoffman, Cedar Street, Il.
Zinkham, NJ. J.. Mccarthy. Jacob
Reiner, p. f. Fallon, A. Novak, s.
Goldstein, George Brylinski, John
Korka, Joseph Becker.
City Solicitor Coakley, took the floor
and announced that the license for
the keeping of an inn or tavern had
been asked for by l.. A. Lenehan,
and that the city council did not re-
woke his old license for the fact that
it expired last night at ~ o'clock.
Mr.. Coakley, also remarked that IL
the council gave him authority he
would question the remarks made by
Judge Peter F. Daily. in which the
judge stated that the city officials were
to be criticised and that they were
nothing better than Bolsheviki. He al
so stated hat ii would remain to be
seen what the city would do in ase
Luke A. Lenehen applied for license.
whether the city authorities would
grant it or not; they being so lax in
running the city.
Councilman Hackett, remarked that
it probably could be accounted for
by the increase in pay, which the
judge would receive, as the bill pro-
viding same had passed the legis-
lature. The councilman from the
fourth ward stated 1T suppose by
getting a raise in salary, the judge
would be required TO be more severe
to account for it."
Councilman Stanton, declared that
he thought the city of South Amboy
was in a very good order during the
war, considering the classes of peo-
pie who came here to work at the
various munition plants, and that re-
cords show very little or no disturb
ances.
Councilman Hackett, brought up
the question regarding the abolishing
of the "skip-stop" system on the
Jersey Central Traction company
which vas installed during the period
of war. to conserve coal and fuel. and
did not see the reason why ii should
be abandoned in other cities and not
here.
Mr. Hackett therefore made a mo-
ton hat the city clerk communicate
with the Jersey Central Traction COM
pany and request hat his system be
abolished. Councilman Kress, added
an amendment to include the Public
Cervice Street Railway company also,
which was accepted by councilman
Hackett. The motion vas passed.
Councilman Shuey, brought to the
attention of the councilman the speed
at which the Whitehead sand truck
runs through the main streets of the
city. footing the horn all the way,
the truck rushes, through the city and
drives children from crossing to
crossing in order to prevent accident.
BY motion of the councilman from
the first district the clerk was order
ed to communicate with Whitehead
company in an endeavor to have the
condition remedied.
The budget of the School Board,
was approved by the Board of Edu-
cation and Board of School Estimate,
showing the amount of same as $54,-
095. less $24,275, or a total of $29.-
$50 to be required to run the school
for the next term. was accepted and
approved as read, by motion of coun-
Gilman Kress.
BY resolution of councilman Kress,
Edward O'Leary was appointed as
Deputy Tax Collector of delinquent
taxes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
SOUTH

Frank Bloodgood has secured a
position with the Metropolitan Tnsur-
ance Company to take the place of
William O'Brien, who recently re-
signed.
Among the noted speakers at the
banquet to Governor Walter Il. Edge
tomorrow night at the Hotel Robert
Treat, Newark, will he Lieutenant
Colonel Cadmus of the Hath Infan-
try in the 29th Division, who was
wounded in action and returned to
this country about three weeks go.
This is the unit with which many OF
the local youths + connected.
Miss Bertha Kaufman, of this city,
was a visitor in New York City yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Dill have re-
turned to their home in New York
after visiting with MIR. and Mrs. r.
u. Rue in this city.
Mrs. Frank Hoffman. of Broadway,
was a visitor in New York City yes
terday.
Edward Heating who has been in
the army service for some time, sta
toned at Camp Jackson, at South
Carolina, has received his honorable
discharge, and is now with his par
'ents in lower Henry street.
On Saturday April goth, at two
O'Clock a card party will be held in
the, city Hall, the proceeds OF which
will go to the South Amboy Hospital.
Games of cards consisting of Bridge"
800" and "Euchre" will be part of
the program. Admission fifty cents.
William Warga, who is stationed at
Camp Dix for rehabilitation is visit
ing his parents i'm Henry street on a
thirty day furlough.
Miss Dorothy Longstreet, of Tren-
ton is visiting with her grand mother
Mrs. Joseph Compton in this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
AUGSBURG

Two recent deals in real estate In
town have made as many new owners
of property in the drive to "own your
own home" Harry Howell has pur-
chased the property known as the
Miller homestead on Buckelew ave-
! nue., near Fernwood cemetery, and
Frederick Grfsman has secured title
to the Frank Robins property. occu-
pied by Mr.. and Mrs. David Rich
mond, of Buckelew avenue.
The Rainbow basketball team
closed their successful season on
Monday night by giving the Pastimes,
o. team of experienced players, a les
son in how to play the game. The
final score was 20 to 23. The game
one of the scrimmages Thomas Tim
herman. of the Pastimes, fell and in
jured his thumb so badly that it was
thought it was broken. He was
taken to the office of DR.. ]. c. Shinn
and attention given the digit.
Ellis Martin spent the weekend in
New York City, the guest of his Sis
ter, Mrs. William Bastedo.
Miss Helen Snedeker is spending a
few days at the home of her fiance,
John Haas, at Philadelphia.
Chairman Frank III. Pownall, OF
the Victory Loan drive for the local
district, has called a meeting of the
workers to be held in borough hall on
Friday night. Committees have been
named and the few details will be
explained to the committees who
have done such good work in the
previous drives.
The Woman's missionary Society of
the Jamesburg Presbyterian church
have announced o cake and food sale
to be held in the chapel on saturday
afternoon, April 10.
Henry Wellman, occupying the L.
Slack Vandenburg property, has
moved to Old Bridge owing to change
of employment.
Joseph Nowak, o of Mr.. n Mrs.
Stanley Nowak. has been discharged
from the army following his arrival
from overseas. He was wounded in
action, receiving a bullet wound in
the arm. He is in good health and
looks the part also. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
Keybort NJ gor Appoints
Dr.. CoOle1 New Councilman;
MeW Tax Rate Is Acted UbOn

Front street, which had been broken
by a trolley a leaving the track.
would be paid when presented.
A letter from the State Board OF
Public Utilities acknowledging the re-
ceipt Of report for 1918 was ordered
filed.
Edward Fairy appeared before the
council and stated that through an err
ror certain lots in which his family
were interested had twice been sold
for taxes. he having purchased them
as well as Mr.. John @. Schanck. The
lots having been redeemed from Mr..
Schanck. Mr.. Fairy asked thai he
be reimbursed. A motion was ac-
cordingly passed directing such ac-
ton taken.
Mr.. T.. Il. Morris took up the matter
of the adjustment of the intersection
of First and Walnut streets and il was
decided to lay over the matter for a
period of two weeks. He was given
however, permission TO move one of
the buildings recently purchased by
him from the Naval Station at the
Aeromarine plant, through the streets.
Councilman Van Pelt brought I'D
the question of the fence at the foot OF
Broadway and after general discus
sion, 1t was left in his hands for ad-
justment.
The clerk stated that on the next
evening an election for fire chief and
assistants would be held and that as
Councilman Van Pelt would probably
be n of the candidates; he was not
qualified to serve upon the fire COM
mittee, which conducted the election.
Accordingly Councilmen Rothweil
and Matthews were designated as tenn
porary members to sit with Mr.. Std
fole to conduct the election.
A communication from Ackerson Sc
Acekrson in regard to the collectors
bond was read. The mayor stated hat
he YOU like to obtain the figures
upon a bond which would protect the
borough from any loss which the coll
lector might sustain by reason of burg
larry or robbery or other things beyond
his control. The matter was laid over
and the clerk directed to obtain the
price of such a bond.
Mr.. Polling stated that special ar
rangements would have to be made to
install the meters on the large schools
and Mr.. Crawford was directed to ar
range with the Board of Education to
have same done.
Collector Dawson stated that in ac-
cordance with the terms of the new
tax law, II was possible for people TO
be given a discount of not more han
six per cent provided they paid the
second half of the current year taxes
at The time the first installment was
due. The matter was discussed at
length and upon motion OF Mr.. Std
fole it was unanimously passed that
IL any OF the tax payers avail them
selves of this privilege, a discount of
six per cent upon the second INSTALL
ment would be made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
HELMETTA

Harry Johnson, a member of the
twenty-seventh division from New
York, has been honorably discharged
from the service from Camp Upton,
and is spending some time with his
parents. MI. and Mrs. Adolph John
son here.
Joseph Hoffman has purchased a
new auto.
John Smith has erected a new
fence enclosing his property.
There will be no moving pictures al
the club hall on Saturday night owing
to the Lenten season ending on that
date. During Lent the club did not
permit the weekly dance. This feat
ure will be resumed. on the night OF
April 26th.
Among the local people who at
tended the performance of the I'm
married Mother" at the New Bruins
wick Opera House, at New Brunswick,
on Monday and Tuesday were: MT.
and Mrs. James Deming, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Rothhar, Misses Mael James,
Bessie Kienzle, Rachel Kienzle. Ilga
Bolin, William Kienzle, Edward Bolin.
George Mount, a student at the New
Brunswick Vocational school, New
Brunswick, has been placed in a re-
sponsible position at pattern maker
with a New Brunswick oncer He
commutes daily.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
DESPISE THE "HIGHER LIFE~
South Sea Natives Satisfied and JOY
Gus Among the Primitive Surround
Inas Of Their Islands.

Doctor Osler suggested nothing new
III he ever said 1t at all-for down
among the South Sea islands the old
are buried alive when. they pass tho
period Of usefulness.
Martin Johnson showed motion pic
lures Of natives dancing on the newly
made graves Of the victims Of this
South Pacific efficiency" when he
and Mrs. johnson spoke before the
National Geographic society at Wash
ington.
Both Mr.. and Mrs Johnson went
cunning" for the pictures among the
numerous unexplored islands which
dot the South Pacific. an area that
covers a tenth of the globes surface.
and contains 10000, 900 inhabitants.
OF these at least 100000. Mr.. John
son estimated, still are savage enough
ITO believe the earth Is nat, and they
never heard of German 'kultur' or
have been annoyed by book agents.
Native dances, which seemed amaz-
ingly like the steps of a Broadway
chorus, were danced by msidens at
tired In nose sticks. huge earrings and
necklaces. which seemed to comprise
the complete attire dictated BY the
spring fashions of the Solomon is
lands. The "open work ears" which
had beer distended by disks that look
like ear drums, often hung down to
the shoulders. In Malaita they are
wearing strings Of human teeth, and
nothing else. this season.
Mrs. johnson told Of the distinctive
variety Of "pldgin" English spoken
by the shore natives Of various is
lands. There are as many as 400 diff
ferent tongues spoken by the various
islanders. Mr.. johnson stated. Mrs.
johnson usually made friends with
the natives. among whom, she naively
stated. there probably was little more
danger than among the white lights
of Broadway. But this popularity oc-
c~asionally had its disadvantages.
The pictures showed the four coal
black wives Of one native chief, who
courteously offered to trade them all
for the explorers wife.
Cannibalism still exists in many Of
these islands, and Mr.. johnson showed
one picture Of natives bearing a huge
bowl to the grove where they OBJ
served their ~ceremonials In connection
with their human roasts. Amid a
background of some of the most beau
tiful scenery to be found In the world,
the speaker said, exist peoples Of al
most animal-like savagery and feroc-
ity, to whom torture and mu der Seem
the fayorite pastimes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
Funeral of William BedIe, Jr.
BIZ Special Correspondent.

BIZ Special Correspondent.
KEYPORT, April 16-Funeral SER
vices for the late William Bedle, Jr,
who died on Saturday, were conducted
from the home of his daughter, Mrs.
William Coe, of Port Monmouth.
Tuesday afternoon, at 1880 p. m. Rev.
John r. Reeves, pastor of Calvary NJ.
Il. church, officiating, interment being
in Green Grove cemetery. The de-
ceased had formerly resided here. He
died suddenly Saturday of apoplexy
while waiting for a trolley on which
he expected to come to Keyport. death
o~vertaking him while waiting J n Lib
bey's crossing.
He was eighty years of age in De-
cember and remarkably active for one
of his years. He is survived by four
children, Mrs. Theodore Kelsey, Mrs.
William Coe, Mrs. Joseph Coward and
Clarence r. Bcdle. He is also sur
|vived by several grandchildren, four
brothers and a sister, the latter being
Septimus Bedle of Jamesburg, Thorn
as of Matawan, Albert and Melville OF
Report, and Miss Vienna Bedle OF
this borough.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
DO YOU NEED A KIDNEY
MEDICINE !?

DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root Is not
recommended for everything, but IL
you have kidney, liver or bladder
trouble, 1t may be found just the medi-
cine you need. Swamp-Root makes
friends quickly because its mild and
immediate effect IS soon realized in
most cases. II is a gentle healing her.
bal compounds physicians prescrip-
tion which has proved its great value
cases according to reliable testimony.
At druggists In large n medium
size bottles.
You may have a sample size bottle
Parcel Post. also pamphlet telling about
it Address DIR. kilmer & Co, Bing-
hamton. n. r.. and enclose ten cents.
also mention the Perth Anb0y Even
ing NewS-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
KEYPORT

Mrs. Ethel Stenger, of Myrtle ave
nue., has been engaged to sing two
solos in st. Johns M. E. church Eas-
ter Sunday night. Formerly Mrs.
Stenger was soprano soloist in The
Cathedral, P~ittsburg.
Mrs. Charles Snyder has been con
fined to her bed for several days at
her sons home on First street.
Charles Snyder, Jr., is confined to
his bed with illness.
Edward Young of New York was
given a birthday surprise party at the
home of his grandmother Mrs. Anna
Osborn, on Monday afternoon, by his
aunt Miss Helen Osborn. Several
friends were invited TO spend the af-
ternoon with the young host and a
delightful time was spent. A birth
day cake appropriately decorated with
Easter eggs and candles "a a special
feature.
Miss M. Hageman of Bay Shore, l..
l.. was the guest of Miss Osborn of
Main street over Sunday.
Mrs. Martha Reynolds and daugh-
ter Miss Lottie Reynolds. of New York
are the guests of relatives in the bor-
Mrs. s.. j.. Tilton is spending sew
eral days in Asbury lark where she
Is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. M. ID.
VI a
Mrs. Drew J.. Brophy was the guest
of relatives in Brooklyn over the week
end,
1t. Paul S. Lund has returned to
Texas where he will take a course
in engineering. 1t. Lund is a men,
Der of the Aviation service and has
been stationed at Ellington Field for
several months past.
Mrs. Chester A. Walling was a
visitor at Perth Amboy on Monday.
Septimus Bedle, of Matawan, was
Bedle of Osborne street Sunday.
Miss Sallie H. McKeen has return
ed after having spent the week end
as the guest of relatives in New
York.
The Monmouth County Organize
ton for social service is extending it's
child hygiene work by establishing a
free baby and child hygiene clinic in
Keyport for the borough and vicin-
fty. The clinic will be held in the
basement of the Library building
from $3.50 to 4 o'clock every Thurs
day. Mothers are urged to bring
their children for an examination by
DR.. Charles ". Niedmeyer, the or
ganization's children's specialist. DR..
Neidmeyer has established and con-
Quoted popular and very successful
clinics in another part of New Jer-
sey and this is In unusual opportun-
ity to have him carry on this work
In the county.
The Union services will be held to-
night at st. Johns M. Z. church when
Rev. A. A. Forshee of New York will
be the speaker of h evening.
On Saturday afternoon April 26th
the Dorcas society of the First Bap-
fist church will hold an apron sale.
also fancy articles and bread. cake
and other goodies. The sale will be
held in the lecture room Of the
church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-16
TO Combine FOR
WELCOME HOME.
keasbey Junior Firemen to CO.
Operate With Protection Co.
in Celebration Plans
By Special Correspondent.

~ HpcCtut correspondent
kEASBEY, April 16.-At the regu-
lar semi-monthly meeting OF the Jun
Tor Fire Company held in the fire
IRE house last night il was unani-
mously decided 10 cooperate with
Protection Fire Company No. /, in
making the welcome home" celobra-
ton TO b eheld here soon, one which
Will be long remembered here. A
committee composed of Erich Schus-
ter and John Romer was appointed to
york in cooperation with the temper
airy committee appointed by the sem
Tor fire company Monday night. The
company as a whole was strongly in
favor of making the celebration a
huge success. Several means of rails
Int funds will be considered.
Two new members were also suc-
cessfully balloted on and became
members of the company. They are
Harry Maier and Henry Gloff.
The transfer of George Fullerton
from the junior 30 the senior fire COM
pany vas approved.