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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
Letters From
Local Soldiers

Letter from i. w. Doherty Of tho
American Red Cross Bureau of Infor-
nation at Newport News, Virginia,
concerning Edward Marcinisk, who
has just returned from the other side
after being wounded in one of II big
allied offensives:
Dear Mrs. Marciniak.
Edward has just returned a wound
ed veteran of the great war. We re-
joice with you that he walked down
the ship plank as happy to be here as
we were to greet him. He is now in
one of the debarkation hospitals at
this port to be quickly sent to gen.
eral hospital or camp hospital near
est his home for discharge.
The average stay of a wounded man
here is from two to four days. I'm
less you live in the immediate vicinity
of Newport News, we would strongly
advise you to wait until he is at his
ultimate destination before trying to
see him. You will pc promptly noti-
fed there of the best time and place.
In the meantime you may be as
sured that he is not dangerously In
jured and that the medical authorities
will have him every possible care and
the Red Cross will look after him in
every way at its command.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
MATAWAN

A business meeting of the Women's
Club will be held in the high school
auditorium Wednesday afternoon at
$50 o'clock.
Mrs. Laura Mount vas a Perth AM
boy visitor Saturday.
A ST. Patriek's Day pie social will
be held in the lecture room of the
First Presbyterian church tonight.
Miss Mary FAIRY left today for
Troy. n. Y. Miss Fairy will be the
guest of Mrs. ID. Il. Day.
Miss Helen Cartan has returned TO
her home here after visiting friends
in Trenton.
Miss Ethel J.. Lewis was a New
York city visitor Saturday.
Charles IL. Wardall was a Saturday
visitor in Perth Amboy.
Miss Lillian White was a New York
visitor Saturday.
Lewis ii. Blood was a Long Branch
visitor yesterday.
Miss May Bergen vas a Saturday
visitor in New York City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
TONIGHT
ON BRIDGE BILL
Senator Browns Measure Will
Be Acted Upon in the
Assembly
By Special CORRESPONDENT.

TRENTON, March 1.-THE tenth
week of the present legislature opens
tonight when the senate will convene
and hold the center of the stage for
the evening. The house OF assembly
will not meet until tomorrow, having
decided to observe st. Patrick's Day,
and also because some of the members
will De late in getting back from At
lantic City, where they went to help
honor Governor Edge Saturday.
The present week of the session
opens with a big batch of bills on the
calendar in both houses ready for
third reading n final passage, or
In some cases defeat. About the most
important measure known to be ready
for final consideration is the one in
troduced by Senator Edwards, OF Hud-
son. providing for an elective public
utility commission. The commission
is named by the governor.
A series of bills of interest to the
hunters OF the state are ready for
disposition in the assembly, including
the one to boost the license fee from
81 to $1.15. Another of the series
would do away with the plan of hav-
ing open deer season on four We'd
nesdays and provide that the season
extend from the 16 TO the goth day
of December yearly.
VI 8btAhbA lAldl VII > Chu-
cational bills are up for final passage
in the house. including the one to A
mericaniZe foreigners n several
others to give the Commission of Edu-
cation more powers The bill of Sen
ator Brown, of Middlescx, giving the
state highway commission power to
take over the bridge between South
and Perth Amboy, will also come mp
in the house, where it is expected to
pass and then go 10 the governor for
his signature.
The bill of Senator Edwards to al
low Hudson county TO appropriate
moneys for n contagious disease hos
pital the measure of Assemblyman
Stanton, Hudson, to give that county
four assistant prosecutors at not less
than $4,000 a year each, Assembly
man Sullivan's (Hudson) bill to pro-
vide licenses before persons may buy
and carry any firearms, as we'll as the
Muro Bill allowing Hudson county TO
adopt any army building for n coun-
ty hospital are all ready for third
reading in the Assembly.
The Edwards bridge and tunnel fl
nance bill is still awaiting action in
the senate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
KEASBEY

Mrs. George Matoche, thirty-fve
years old and wife of George Matoche,
of Smith street, is in a serious condi-
ton at her home after being seized
with a ~paralytic stroke yesterday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Matoche
hour en- route to Perth Amboy. When
near the car house on Smith street
she was overcome by the stroke and
fell to the ground unconscious. John
Supko, of Keasbey, picked her up.
She was taken home in an army au-
tomobile and DR.. Martin S. Meinzer
was summoned and gave treatment.
James Romer, of the U. S. S. Don
Juan De Austria, visited his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Romer. over the
week end.
Charles Lipka, of the United States
army visited friends here yesterday.
.Lipka has just returned from France,
where he has seen active service.
Mrs. Charles Pfeiffer, ST., is ill at
her home in Smith street.
Mrs. Edison Day has returned to
her home in Plainfield after visiting
relatives here for several days.
A we'll attended meeting of the
Camp Fire Girls was held at the home
of Miss Ro Sale Resi- Friday night.
Final plans were formulated for the
dance and entertainment to be given
by the girls in Robinson's hall Satur-
day night. Those present were the
Misses Margaret Smith, Marguerite
Quish, Rosaline Hofhner. Florence
and Rose Robinson, Theresa Lowen-
kopf, Sarah McGraw, Ro Sale Resi-,
Lucille Fee. Helen Sullivan and Sadie
Johnson.
The Bay Scouts, Troop /. held a
meeting in Rogan's hall Friday night.
A committee was appointed to n
ways and means of receiving uniforms
for the scouts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
KEYPORT

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert J. Templeton.
of Manchester. Conn.,, are the guests
of the formers mother, Mrs. John
Templeton.
Miss Jennie w. Daskam. of Orange.
is spending several days with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. David
William s. Brewer spent Saturday
at Asbury Park where he attended
the session of the NJ. Il. conference.
Mrs. Thomas Morrison, of New
York, was the guest OF her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John G.. Schanck, the
past week..
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Tilton, of
Osborne street, spent the weekend
as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ID.
Gravatt, of Asbury Park.
Rev. Albert l.. Bayner, of Han
cocks Bridge. N. j., occupied the pull
pit in Calvary NJ. T.. church Sunday
morning.
Edward Reeves. the young son of
Rev. and Mrs. John r. Reeves, was
operated upon Friday morning at the
Ann May hospital. Spring Lake. for
the removal of tonsils. The operation
was successful and the young man is
doing nicely.
Russell Wharton is attending a
convention at Chicago where he is
representing his branch OF the West
ern Electric Company.
Liberty Hose Company is having a
tower erected on the hose house at
South Keyport for tho~new fire bell.
Il. II. Anderson, of Wellsville, West
Virginia, is spending several days
with his brother. John c. Anderson,
Of South Keyport.
MIR. and Mrs. William Marier. OF
Ossining. n. Y, ave returned after
having been the guests of Mrs. Jose
phine Dick. of Walling Terrace.
Louis Costa, who has been overseas
| with Battery l.. S7th Division. has
been mustered out OF service n has
| returned TO his home here. Although
| he spent some time across, Louis did
not see active service.
The weekly community sing will be
held this evening at the public library
at which time Rev. l.. Il. Il. Reynolds
| will be present and give an address
which will be illustrated by many
| beautiful slides. Rev. Reynolds has
taken a very special interest in the
community sings since the first meet
ing and his efforts are greatly appre-
ciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Macatee have
| returned 10 New York after having
spent a week with the latter's son.
Paul c.. Zimmerman, and family.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
James MorrelI, Jr.
Ca~1s1J narrARs1annea

KEYPORT, March Thames Nor
rell, died at st, Peters hospital. New
Brunswick, early Sunday morning.
after having been a surgical patient
at that institution for several weeks.
The deceased was about twenty-five
years of age and vas the son OF Mr..
and Mrs. James Morrell. Besides his
parents, he is survived by several sis
tiers and brothers, Mrs. Norman
White, Mrs. Louis Rossell. Mrs. Alon-
20 Layton, Mrs. Russell Walling, Mrs.
Edward Woolley, Miss Angelina Nor
rell, John and MILFORD Morrell. The
deceased was an employe OF the
Phelps Cherry grocery store on Front
street, where he had been employed
for some time recently he became a
member of Calvary M. L. church. At
this writing funeral services have not
been completed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
KeypOrt R. A. Entertains
Many at Ladies' Night Event

Bp Special Correspondent.
KEYPORT, March 17:-Ladies'
night was very appropriately observed
at the council rooms of Coronal Coun
Gil No. 1,456, Royal Arcanum, Friday
night when about 10 persons were
present to enjoy the evenings enter
tainment. Visiting delegations in
cluded one of fifteen members from
Middlcsex Lodge. Perth Amboy, and
their wives, among whom were Dep
uty John Hanson and brothers Gano
and Larsen. The visiting speaker of
the evening was Grannell Knox, of
the committee on state of the order,
and Supreme Alternate Representa-
tive Serbia. A pleasing program was
presented after which Rev. L. T. b.
Reynolds gavo an illustrated address
on Theodore Roosevelt, His Life and
Works." This address was of great
interest and was greatly enjoyed by
all. At the close of the entertain
ment dainty refreshments were
served.
On Sunday afternoon, March %,
Coronal Councils famous degree team
will have photos taken at Maag's
studio for Arcanum purposes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
Ask Service Men to Register

Bp SBecidl CORRESPONDENT.
TOTTENVILLE, March 1.-THE
cormittee in charge of the record
book for the soldiers and sailors that
has been placed at the Tottenville
Public Library in Amboy road, Is in
wiling every young man of the hfth
ward hat has been in the service OF
the government to call at the library
for the purpose of registering. Al
though the books has been at tho
library for about two weeks there has
been only a few that have registered
The book was placed at the library
by the Home Welfare League for the
purpose of getting a complete hst
of those from the fifth ward who serV-
ed in the army n navy during the
war from 1914 to 1918.
Miss Judith l.. Karlson. the hbrar-
ian has charge of the books n
is cooperating with the league in thls
patriotic work in trying to get the
names of all of the men from here in
the service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
BurIesque at Majestic Tonight

At the Majestic theatre Monday
there will be a high sign of high grade
comedy when Joe Hurtig will present
the Girls of the 'U. s. A" without
any consideration regarding expendi-
ture Of cost of either talent or scenic
or costume production. Manager
Hurtig has organized a company and
production which Is well worthy to
view with many OF Broadway 81 at
fractions. He engaged an unusually
strong company of artists. all of whom
are prominent and important factors
of the musical company, burlesque,
and vaudeville field and in combina-
tion of presenting a performance, of
which this enterprising manager may
justly feel proud.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
ST. PAU[SC CHURCH
8 RE-OPENED
Elaborate Program as Church
is Reopened After Being DAM
aged by Explosion
Special Correspondent.

TOTTENVILLE, March 17.-St.
Paul's Methodist Episcopal church
was well filled at both morning n
evening service yesterday for the re-
opening after the alterations and rem
oyationS made following the damage
done by the Morgan explosion in &C.
tober. An elaborate program was
carried out during the day.
In the morning the congregations
of Bethel Methodist and the South
Baptist churches Joined in a union
service. Bishop Luther 3. Wilson, d.
D., T.. L. D., who spent two years in
France during the war vas the speak
er in the mo- ling, and Rev. DIR. o. F.
Baketel Of Manhattan, spoke in the
evening.
Bishop Wilson gave an excellent
discourse in which he spoke of the
great unity existing in the recent war
between the Allies and how without
that the war could not have been won.
He spoke Of the unity of the various
denominations in religion during the
struggle for liberty and all through
his remarks he brought out that one
thing that showed hat all must be
united to combat that great enemy,
sin. He spoke of the great men of
past wars and of the great sacrifices
made by the American soldier and
sailor in the recent struggle.
LII Liz Cllib 1t. tOCSN
for his subject That Big Boy" whom
he characterized as the great institu-
ton of any family. He spoke of many
of the boys that had gone out in the
war and had come home q veteran.
He praised the work of the boy and
how he grew into manhood and went
out into the world.
Rev.. ]. +. Bindenberger, pastor of
the church was in charge of both
services. At the morning service Rev.
j. Harrison Johnson, pastor of the
South Baptist church made the open
ing prayer and Rev. c. S. Hunt, pas
tor of Bethel church read the lesson
and pronounced the benediction. Mrs.
Bindenberger and Miss Queenie Traf-
ford. were the s%oloists at both the
mon ming and evening services. Mrs.
william J.. Yetman presided at the
organ. The Offering that was asked
for at both services to help pay for
other expenses other than that done
by the explosion such as the change
in the lighting system and heating
amounted to $986.S0. s744.11 of this
amount was secured in the morning
and there are other amounts to come
in this week.
The main auditorium of the church
which was thrown open yesterday for
the first time to the public since the
repairs were made presented q line
appearance. All of the memorial
windows that were blown out and
the entire ceiling nj interior walls
that had been wrecked have been re-
placed and a new lighting system
makes the church n of the finest on
this end of the island. The estimated
DAMAGE done by the explosion to the
church last october was about $4,000.
The work of repairing the damage
to the Sunday school room will be
done now since the church has been
finished.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
life" SUBJECT
AT CONFERENCE
Bishop Shepard breaches Con-
ference Sermon at Ocean
Grove Before Many

OCEAN GROVE, March 17-De-
spite the d~ownpour of rain through
tSe day, a large attendance attended
the sessions of the New Jersey Meth
odist conference yesterday, now being
held in the st. Paul's church here.
Bishop william O. Shepard, who is
presiding over the conference, preach
ed the conference sermon yesterday
morning, taking for his subject Life"
Man became a living sou when
God breathed into him the breath of
Life" said the bishop, through evil
man became dead in trespass and sin
and can only live again through being
given back the abundant life. first
given to him by the Creator. II God
controls mans life he will be kept
from sin. The battle is Gods not
mans. Man begins to live on earth
and ends in eternity. The world is in
need of more the breath of God" 3
How to keep pure amid world o n
ditions today is a serious problem,
especially are surrounded with many
things that are not conducive to care
full, prayerful, sober living. While
not condemning present day amuse-
ments, he said he was of the opinion
hat frequent or constant attendance
at movies for instance, is not good
for the highest type of Christian life.
II ID CApCCttu mat INC COhlS SiSO
will come to a closing today with the
reading of the appointments. Bishop
Shepard expects to leave Ocean Grove
this afternoon.
It is said there will not be as many
conference changes as had been an
ticipated, and those who were look
ing for pastoral shifts would be m
what disappointed, although on the
other hand rumor has it that there is
60 hn fhn Ot1n1tnct ali e-fIn ammo tho
ministers in recent years. Two
churches have been mentioned for
changes in pastors in the New Bruins
wick district, it is reported that Rev.
Herbert j. Betting, of Central, Atlantic
City will go to First church Red Bank
and Rev. J.. f.. Sechrist OF st. Paups,
Trenton to Sayreville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
Mrs. Frank DOrsey'S Father
Dies Ere She Reaches Bedside

Simeon ellis of Bryan, Ohio, father
OF Mrs. Frank Worsey of Kearny ave-
nue., died at his home in that city
Saturday, one hour before the arrival
there of Mrs. Dorsey, who was hurry
ing to his bedside. Mr.. ellis was
seventy-seven years of age. a veteran
of the Civil War. in which he lost a
leg, former editor and owner Of the
Bryan Press and in later years an IN
surance broker.
Mr.. ellis is survived by Mrs. Dor
sey, Mrs. Hugh McCurdy of Toledo,
Ohio, and Mrs. Omar Spangler, or
Bryan, all daughters and Harlin w.
ellis of MishaWaka, n. Y, a son.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
Warmers Bill Provides for New
Court Of Domestic Relations
By Special Corresponding.

TRENTON, March 1.-The mem
bers of the various boards of man.
ayers Of state institutions having to
do with the welfare of boys and girls
have gone on record as endorsing the
bill introduced in the legislature by
Assemblyman Arthur E. Warner, of
Union county, providing for a new
court of domestic relations to super
sede the present courts in New Jersey
handling the cases OF children. A
special committee has been named by
Mrs. II. Otto Wittpenn, of the State
Board of Charities and Corrections, to
work in the interest of its passage.
This committee consists of Aaron V.
DAVIS and A. S. d. Dougherty, Board
of Managers of the State Home for
Girls and Hobert i. Flemming, OF the
State Board of Children's Guardians.
The Warner Bill provides for the
appointment of seven judges to pre-
side over these court. The Chancellor
is to name the judges.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
Republicans to Meet Tonight
at Dinner at County Seat

By STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, March IL
The annual dollar dinner of the New
Brunswick Republican Club will be
held tonight at Z o'clock at Eagles
hall, rs Church street.
Many prominent men Of the state
are expected to be present and good
interesting speakers are assured,
among whom will be State Comptrol-
Ter Newton X. Bugbee and probably
Governor Walter +. Edge.
The present indications arc that the
dinner will be we'll attended, as over
900 tickets have been distributed. A
large delegation is expected from
Perth Amboy and arrangements are
now being made by the Republican
Club of that city to provide the nee
essary number of automobiles to &C
commodate those who care to attend.
All Republicans of tho county are
invited and a big turnout is looked
for.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. James Berg, of
Brooklyn, spent Saturday at Prince
Bay Little Farms.
William Hall, of Brooklyn, visited
his parents here last week.
Mrs. A. Magee has gone to Phila-
delphia, to reside with a daughter,
after several months here with an
other daughter, Mrs. Van Harvey.
Ernest Hall, of the navy, was home
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hall. the past few days.
Miss Judith Bensch has been visit
ing in Manhattan.
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union will observe a day of
prayer at St. Marks church Thursday
afternoon from 2:30 to $3.50 o'clock
for the jubilee drive.
A meeting of u. S. Grant Council,
Jr. o. u. A. M, will DC held tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
MOTHER ALL RUNDOWN
Had TO Have Health, 10 Keep Hous'
for -Four Children-What She Did

Narragansett Pier. II. IT was all
rundown, back ached and tried all the
time. / keep house for my husband
and -four children and could hardly
keep around. Finally / tried Vinol and
me wonderfully, so i recommend II to
others who are in this condition.
Mrs. Hannah Randall.
There is no secret about Vinol-It
owes its success TO beef and cod liver
~peptones. iron and manganese pep
tonates and glycerophosphates. the old
est and most famous bodybuilding and
strength creating tonics. For sale by
all druggists.-Ady.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
Has His Auto Stolen

By Sr-cfnf Corre-nondent.
TOTTENVILLE, March l1-Whiie
Frank Wiginsky of New Brunswick.
was at a dance at Nelson's hall,
Kreischerville. Saturday night. some
one stole his automobile. He had left
II standing outside of the hall n
when he went out to go home he
found the car gone He reported the
matter TO the police and early yester,
day morning the police were notiheo
fhst an automobile was abandoned in
a field off from Amboy road. near the
water tower. Wiginsky went to the
place and secured his car and went
home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
RuSkO Much Alive

Frederick Rusko, recently returned
a years service overseas with
the American Expeditionary Forces,
entered the council chamber at City
Hall and gazed at the roll of honor.
He stepped back, amazed when he es-
pied a red star opposite his name on
the board. The red star, be it known,
is indicative of the death of the SER
vice man. The star was Immediately
removed and Ruske congratulated on
his observation-disclosures.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
KeypOrt Wins Debate
7u Snecfdf Correspondent.

By Srecidi Correspondent
KEYPORT. March 1.-THE debate
held at the Keyport High School au-
ditorium on Friday night was well at
tended and resulted in a unanimous
vote in favor of the local team. The
topic for discussion was Government
Ownership of the Railroads" and the
judges were Mort V. Pach and Will
liam Helm of Red Bank, and Elmer
Geran of Matawan. The local team
included Ralph Rothbart, John Scully
and Alfred Walling. the visiting team
being from South River.
At the conclusion of the debate tho
contestants and other guests were
served with cake and ice cream.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
Y. M. H. A. NEWS

The Y. NJ. II. A. Senior organization
meeting by order OF its president.
Jack Karkus, has been postponed
until Monday, March "a. At that
meeting a joint session is expected TO
be held with the Y. W. II. A. Also the
entertainment committee is arrang-
ing for a smoker and entertainment
at this AFFAIR.
Courier Appears Agan
The second issue of the Y. NJ. and
Y. w. H. AS Courier made its ap-
p~earance on the 18th Of March. Judg-
ing by the number of callers and
by the comment. the March issue is
a hummer" The magazines are for
sale in the association rooms and all
subscribers are asked to please get
their copies by Wednesday. The BUSH
ness manager would also like TO have
friends OF Y. NJ. III. A. members in
service address free copies TO these
boys. Back numbers cannot be Sc
cured as they nave all been sold. The
next issue will be out April Is.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
Mrs. Phoebe A. Slcight.
CaxznI nnp~sAAnAheaf

TOTTENVILLE, March 17.-Mrs.
Phoebe A. Sleight. sixty-one years old,
wife of Edward Sleight. of 374 Sleight
avenue, died yesterday at her home
after a lingering illness. Mrs. Sleight
besides her husband is survived by a
daughter, Miss Caroline Sleight, oil
Tottenville and three sisters, Mrs
Alver Bedell. of Pleasant Plains, Mrs.
Henrietta LaForge n Mrs. David S
Kennedy, of Brooklyn. Funeral SER
vices will be held at $3.50 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon from late residence.
Rev. j. Il. Binderberger will officiate.
Interment will be in Bethel cemetry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
9 Sailors Drown as u. S. Ship

BD A sSoeidted Press.
LONDON, March 17-Nine sailors
are reported drowned in the sinking
of the American naval transport
Yselhaven which struck a mine early
Friday morning, according to a re-
port from Lloyds. Thirty-f1ve sur
vlvors have been landed at Hartle-
pol by a British steamer.
The transport was bound from
Baltimore to Copenhagen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-03-17
Miss Mabel [. zyfers is Bride
Of Joseph Francis Fiigen, Jr.
BIZ sn.cifI Correspondent.

TOTTENVILLE. March 17-An
nouncenent has been made of the
marriage of Miss Mabel Lenora Zy-
fers. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. jacob
Zyfers, of $50 Yetman avenue, IN
Francis Fiigon. Jr.. of Perth
Amboy, that took place last Wednes-
day night at the parsonage of the
Simpson Methodist church, Perth Am
boy. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Wilbert Westcott, pastor of
the church. A reception followed at
the home of the groom, ISL Market
street and a supper was served. Al
ter a wedding tour to Washington, Mr..
and Mrs. Fiigon will take up their res
idence at 147 State street.