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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
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Miss Sarah Rogers spent Sunday
with friends at Asbury Park.
Miss Edith Stiles has returned to
Cambridge, Mass, where she attends
the Sargent School, after having
spent several days vacation with her
mother, Mrs. f. d. Stiles.
Charles Gilmore has purchased the
barber shop recently conducted by
Dallas G. Young.
Edward Goldsmith Of Newark, has
returned after having spent several
| days with relatives in the borough.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert C. Bouck have
returned to their home in New York
state after having been the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Keough. Mrs.
Bouck was formerly Miss Mary Full
ton, having taught English in the To-
cal high school for several years.
Mrs. Phelps Cherry will entertain
the Keyport Literary Club at her
home on Broad street. Friday after
noon, Dec. 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard L.. Ryer of
Brooklyn hav returned after having
spent several days as the guests Of
the latter's parents, Mr.. n Mrs. NJ.
Lester Terry.
Miss Elizabeth Brown is recupera-
ting after having been i'll for several
| weeks with a severe attack of grippe.
Miss Brown Is a teacher in the Leon
| nrdo school.
Harvey 8. Bedle and Lester Brown
spent a day in cunning recently,
when the former brought home five
rabbits and four quail. Mr.. Brown
had an unluCky day and although he
had purchased a new dog for the oc-
casion he is said not to have secured
a shot, but expects better luck next
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Borncamp are
spending a few days at New City, N.
Y, where they were called by the
death of the formers brother.
Mrs. A. B. Culver and children
have returned to their home on War
rem street after having been the guests
of relatives at Albany for the past
few days.
Mrs. William Fl. Emmons, president
of the Kevport Literary Club attend
ed a Presidents tea at Perth Amboy
! on Monday afternoon. when the State
president was present as were also a
number of presidents of the clubs of
this district.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
KEYPoRT FIREMEN PLAN
FOR COMING BAZAAR
On speoiol Correspondent.

w sRGttdA EopONAENNs
KEYPORT, Dec. S-The commit
tee of the iremen's bazaar for the ben
eft of a memorial tablet fund, the
tablet to be placed in the public IL
brary. met at the borough hall Mon
day night to conclude arrangements
for the bazar, which will be held
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, De-
cember II, IS and 10. The event will
be held in the borough hall and prom
ises to be a bazar well worth attend
ing. All companies Of the borough
Will take an active part in the work,
and all were represented Monday
night with the exception of Liberty
Hose Comapny, which company was
holding a meeting and was therefore
unable to attend.
Fire Chief Il. Walter Snyder is
chairman of arrangements and Ar
thur s. Van Buskirk is secretary. As
sistant Fire Chief Daniel Van Pelt
will have charge Of the candy; Fire
Chief T. Walter Snyder will assume
charge of the boxes, which are to be
donated by the school children; Rich
ard s.. White will seel farm products:
Joseph Coward will sell soda water
and ice cream cones, while the ever
popular hot dog booth will be con-
Quoted by Robert Wallace. The fancy
booth to be in sarge of the ladies.
In order to place the memorial
tablet 1t was first necessary to raise
the mount of money for which the
library was mortgaged. A great part
of this has been raised by popular
subscription and will undoubtedly be
cleared up within a very short time.
Robert Rothwell, who has been
treasurer of the above funds has been
receiving pledged amounts, but many
subscriptions are still due. For the
convenience of fhnGa who wish fn
contribute the pledged amounts a
booth for this purpose will be erected
and Mr.. Rothwell will receive sub
ScriptionS,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
AUXILIARY
THE HOSPITAL
Women Meet at Pleasant Plains
and Make Plans
BIZ Special Correspondent.

b. Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Dec 3-A meeting
of women interested in the ~organiza-
ton of a Women's Auxiliary to the
Richmond Memorial hospital held at
Amicitia hail, Pleasant Plains, Mon
day night, was attended by a fair
representation of women from this
end of the island extending from
Tottenville to New Dorp. The meet
ing had been called by Miss Inez Cor
celius, chairman of the women's Aux
Hilary of the hospital eommittee, who
presided at the session. After Miss
Corcelius had explained the object
OF the meeting a general discussion
followed, which resulted in that each
locality should form themselves into
a committee for the purpose of as
sisting the hospital in some way to
secure its equipment to be used when
the work of reconstruction is finished
and the hospital thrown open to pa
tients.
There will be no house to house
anvas at this time is the decision
of the committee, but instead it is
tho plan of the auxiliary for each
locality from Tottenville to New
Dorp to adopt the plan of each having
card parties, food sales. rummage
GALES and such like to raise funds for
the equipment of the hospital. An
other plan will be worked out so as
to have the patriotic pageant given
at the school recently repeated for
the funds. An admission to be
charged this time. A benefit moving
picture show was also talked of for
the benefit of the hospital equipment.
The hospital situated near the Prince
Bay beach will soon be ready for the
reception of patients. The building
Is being rapidly completed and some
of the equipment has been purchased
such as an x-ray machine, sterilizing
outfit and other things.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
FAIR OPENS TONIGHT
AT FORDS CHAPEL

By Special Correspondent.
FORDS, Dec. 3.-The first event Of
its kind ever held In Fords, the first
annual fair and bazaar of the Fords
Mission congregation in the chapel IN
Fords avenue Will be thrown open
to the public tonight. and will on
tinue Thursday night. The commit
tee headed by Mrs. N. B. Skov has
worked hard for a number of weeks
and the people of Fords and Perth
Amboy have contributed donations
very literally, so hat the stage is set
for a large fair. There is to be a
fancy work booth, q booth for house
hold articles, q coffee and cake booth
q frankfurter and roll booth, a grab
bag booth and last, but not least, a
popcorn booth for the Riddles.
The fair opens tonight at $50 and
continues tomorrow afternoon and
evening. Coffee and cake will be
served on both Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ. S.. Hudson
have returned to Newark after visit
ing her mother, Mrs Adam Esselborn'
here last week.
Clinton Decker, of Alabama, was
with his mother ver the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barent Winant, OF
Port Richmond, visited her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Conrad Kress last week
Fred Miller has moved to River
head, l.. l.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Rogers and
children visited her parents in Perth
Amboy Monday
A. J. LaVaud, of Great Kills, was
a local visitor yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Barrett, OF
Manhattan, have been visiting at
Prince Bay.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
S

Miss Alberta Jobes, has been added
to the force of clerks at the postoflice
by postmaster Charles Paxton, due to
the early rush of incoming mail.
The profits as announced in con-
nection with the drama given in
Lange's Hall on Thanksgiving night
by the dramatic club, of the Metho-
dist church, was over $3.50. This will
be applied to the building fund of the
church.
The star theatre has been engaged
by the local Chautauqua committee
for the three entertainments to be
given, commencing on Saturday night,
with shows ON Monday and Tuesday.
The Sunday night concert by the
chautauqua entertainers will be given
in the Presbyterian church and will
be in the form of a union service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
DRIVE AWAY HEADACHE
Rub Musterc,e on Forehead
and Temples

A headache remedy without the dan.
gers of 'headccAe medicine" Relieves
headache ald that miserable feeling
from colds or congestion. And it acts at
once! Nustercle is a clean, white ONT
ment, made VII eli of mustard. Better
than a mrst.-d Plaster and does not
blister. Used c-,,y externally, and in
no way can it arf-ectstomach and heart,
as some internal medicines do.
Excellent for sore throat bronchitis.
Group, st:.f neck, asthma, neuralgia.
congestion, r.curisy, rheumatism, lum-
bago, all pains and aches OF the back
or Joints, sp-ains, sore muscles, bruises,
chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the
chest lit often prevents pneumonia:
Soc and Coo Jars; hospital size $3.50
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
COMM UNITY COMMITTEE
TO MEET IN SO. AMBoY
BIZ Special Correspondent.

~ w
SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. 3:-Preced-
ing the community entertainment to-
morrow night there will be an i'm
portant meeting of the community
committee. A representative from
New York will be on hand to meet
the members of the committee and
Mr.. Larcombe is especially anxious to
have a full representation on hand.
The committee consists of Harold G..
Hoffman, e. G. Roddy, Mrs. w. z.
Nicholas, John A. Coan, Charles SAT-
ran, Leo ]. Coakley, Mr.. and Mrs.
d. w. Reed, Miss Winifred Gibbons.
Crosby Matthews, r.. C. Stephenson.
Edgar Nodine, and W. A. Mills.
At this time plans will be made for
continuing the Thursday night enter
tainments for the balance of the win
ter and this is the purpose of the
Newark representative. The com
mitteemen are requested to take this
as q formal announcement of the
meeting as no other notice will be
sent out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
e

Otto Staubach, ST., spent Sunday
In Paterson.
James Mullan spent the week end
at the home of his brother in Roselle,
John Ruegg and John Duncan were
Paterson Wis tors on Sunday.
Mrs. John Z. Burke and son Nor
man spent a short vacation with rela-
tives in Plainfield
Carey Council met last night at
their rooms when many applications
for membership were received.
Fire Company No. 2 have decided
TO postpone their ball from Deem
Der IT to Lincoln's birthday in Feb
ruary when Dalton's new hall will be
finished.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
Funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth b. Butte,

~ NHff ~ ! - sSbOftfHA
SPOTSWOOD, Dec. 3:-Funeral
services were held Tuesday afternoon
for Mrs. Elizabeth b. Butler. who
died Sunday at the home Of her sis
liam B~loodgood, pastor Of the Re
formed church of Spotswood. con
Quoted the services. The interment
was in the family plot in the Re
formed church burial ground.
Mrs. Butler was q daughter of the
late Peter and Hannah Jernee. was
born at SpotsWood seventy-three
years ago. For the greater part of
her life she resided at Fail Village,
Conn, and for about twelve years
made her home with her sister, Mrs.
Thomas Brown.
Mrs. Butler is survived by five sis
tiers, Mrs. Thomas Brown, Spotswood;
Mrs. John Dawson, Old Bridge; Mrs.
Jennie Imley. Old Bridge; Mrs. Ellie
Weiss, Newark; Mrs. Margaret Jer-
nee, Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
Parish Guild Plans Event.

bV BUtCIuT UOTTcSUUHneHE.
TOTTENVIDLE, Dec. 3.-St. Ste
phens Parish Guild met at the home
of Mrs. Edward Lovett of Joline ave-
yesterday afternoon and decided
to have a costume party on Friday
night December ~. The affair will
be held in the banquet hall of the
Masonic temple if arrangements can
be made for that place for that date.
A social time followed the meeting
with refreshments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
WOMEN IN DUSINESG

Woman's power in America is well
Illustrated by the thousands of women
who entered almost every line of busi-
ness to replace men who were drafted
during the war. Health proved their
strongest asset. Many women, how
ever, developed weak, nervous condi-
lions and could not stand the strain
of a business life. such women should
remember there is one tried and true
remedy in Lydia F. P~inkham's Vege-
table Compound, which for f%orty-fre
years has been restoring health and
strength tc the women of America.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
MATAWEN

A boy was born to Mr.. aud Mrs.
Charles SchOck on Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs James Fury are out
of town visitors today
Miss Evelyn Dave spent the week
end in Flushing. N. y. as the guest
of her cousin, Miss Esther Byrns.
Mrs. Joseph Warwick was u Red
Bank visitor yesterday
Lyle Dave, who has been spending
several months IN Akron, Ohio, has
returned to his home here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
Harry Penny

BIZ Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 3.-Harry
Penny, twenty years old, son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Penny Of 1913 Arthur
XIII road, died Monday night at the
Staten Island Hospital following an
operation for appendicitis and stran-
gulation Of the intestines. Besides
his parents he is survived by a sister
Miss Lillian Penny and a brother,
Walter Penny. recently returned from
overseas.
Arrangements for the funeral which
will be Friday are being completed
by the family today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
Law Eight-inch Main in "Hole"

s. IA 4..1BOY, Dec. 3:-Prepar-
atoms are being made for the laying
of an eight-inch water main from this
city to Mechanicsville through the
"hole in the WALL" The pipe have
been placed along Stevens ayenu
I'M the actual work Will commence
shortly
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
NORWEGIAN CHURCH FAIR
By Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 8-The la
dies of the Norwegian church have
arranged for a fair to be held Fri
day and Saturday nights at the club
house Of the Young Mems Business
Club in Slaight avenue. The ladies
have xany fancy and useful articles
that they will offer for sale on the
various booths and tables. Refresh
ments of coffee and cake Will be sold
both evenings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03

The undersigned wish to express
their gratitude to friends and neigh
bors or their kindness and many floral
offerings during the bereavement Of
their beloved husband. son and broth
er. We also thank the American Lodge
No. SO. r. & A. NJ. of Woodbridge; Rev.
DR.. Westcott. Pastor Ganss and Under
taker Garretson for services rendered.
MRS. ELIZABETH FITZ, Wife
MRS. AMELIA FITZ, Mother
MISS FLORENCE FITZ, Sister
EDWARD FITZ, Brother
1nrae-f1Q-1&
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
LUSk-vALENTINE
Snectal Correaponfent.

III DIVIFUF TtoVVFICI'I'
Mrs. James c.. Valentine. of 178 Am
boy avenue. announce the marriage of
their daughter, Lillian, to Shuman w.
Lusk, Of Woodbridge on Thursday
November 81 at the Presbyterian
church. Mr.. and Mrs. Lusk will re-
side in Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
To Lecture in Woodbridge.

bU BpecfHT COTTc~ SDOhuenI.
WOODBRIDGE. Dec. 3.-Mrs. Mar
ion Gaylord Atwell will lecture on the
topic Current Events in the Wood
bridge High School, Tuesday Decem-
Der 8 at 4 z. NJ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07
80cietX.
- - RS. MARSHALL, wife Of the
IN ~ Vice President, has post
poned her reception of to-
4 morrow afternoon until

1
| IN ~ Vice President, has post
1N poned her reception of to-
u morrow afternoon until
| Wednesday, January IS, on
account of the death of former Presi-
| dent Roosevelt
| The minister of Sweden and Nine.
| Ekengren Will be hosts for a dinner
honor of the new minister from the
! Netherlands and Mrs. Cremer.
Nine. Cremer. wife of the minister
| of the Netherlands, will observe Fri
day afternoon for her at homes. be-
ginning with January II, and contln-
uing through the month, at the lega-
ton, 140l 18th street.
Gov Edge, the senator-elect from
New Jersey, was the honor guest at a
dinner given last evening by Sena-
tor Frelinghuysen of New Jersey On
Sunday evening Senator and Mrs.
Frelinghuysen entertained a supper
party in compliment to the governor.
who is their house guest for several
days. Senator and Mrs. F'reling-
huysen will be hosts at a dinner party
honor of the Vice President and Mrs.
Marshall. the party later attending
the charity ball at the Willard.
Mrs. F'relinghuysen will receive
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Demonet and son Jules
are spending the winter with Capt.
Demonet. who is stationed at the ord
nance camp at Penniman. Va.
The Arion Club of the Signal Corps
and air service will give d dance to-
School for war workers and men in
uniform. Numbered tickets Will be
given and the lucky holders will draw
cash prizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
John r. Kelley of Clinton, Me-, and Mary
E. Crowley Of this city
Walter Nutter and Clara Butler.
Minfred I. Hurd and Nellie Fl. Mitchell.
Richard E. King of Norfolk. Va, and Lois
Smith OF Paducah. ny.
Henry c. Sitterson Of Norfolk, Va. and
Georgene J. Watt Of Richmond, Va.
David McBattle and Mabel A. Foor. both
of Richmond. Va.
Allie Curtis and Louise johnson.
Norvaf o. Smith of Fort Myer, Va, and
Edna Savoy of this city.
James +. NJ. Chapman and Annette s. Miller
Leo II. Poindexter of Clifton, Va, and Anua
L. Buckley of this city.
John u: Lloyd and Sarah Queen.
Joan '. stewart of Johnstown, Pa, and
Bertha NJ Wampler of Parsons. Kan.
flnks {. Young and Evelyn Stevenson.
Alfred :. Amer and Arabelle {. Morgan. both
of New Orleans La.
wallace V. REYNOLDS of Waynesburg Ky,
and Margaret Wilson of Fort Thomas. Ky
James NJ. Spirer Of Riva. Va, and Sophia
Banks of Leon. Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07
Mrs. Elkins Hostess.

Mrs. Elkins entertained a dinner
company last evening in her X street
home in honor of her nephew and
1iieces, Lieut.. and Mrs George A,
Percy and Miss Ellen Bruce Lee. Mrs.
Percy-is- the house guest of Mrs. Ell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07
~

Cards are out announcing a ball to
be given by the Town and Country
Club at Rauscher's on the evening of
January %. the first since the ending
Of the war.
In view of the fact that there were
no affairs during the entire year of
1918. the entertainment committee
has put forth every effort in planning
the details Of this coming brilliant
affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

a reception Sunday evening at :!
O'Clock at their home. 133 r street
northwest, in connection with the
confirmation of their young son, Har-
ry, which will take place at Oheb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

Dr. and Mrs. Everett NJ. Ellison en-
tertained Saturday evening in honor
of the first birthday anniversary OF
their daughter, Alice Elizabeth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

Q. NJ. Sergt. Walter +. Hardell of
the Marine Corps is in charge of the
arrangements for another headquar-
tiers dance to be given at Mrs. Dyer's
1917 r street. on Wednesday evening
January S. Proceeds from the same
will be devoted TO the entertainment
of wounded marines from abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

The State Federation of Pennsy1-
Vania Women will celebrate it's silver
luoliee next year. having been organ
iZed in Philadelphia in 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

The Cornell women of Washing on
have been asked to meet Miss Geor-
gia White, CornelPs dean of women.
at the home of Mrs. Frederick V. Co
vile, 1886 California street, Thursday,
January 9, at s o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

kins while Lieut.. Percy is stationed
at Indian Head, and Miss Lee. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lee, who
are staying at Elkins, w. Va. this
winter, is the guest of Miss Mildred
BromwelI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Bell Sweeney
will entertain a dinner company Sat
urday evening, later entertaining
their guests in their box at The char
ity ball
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

Mrs. James Marion Johnston has
sloaned her house on Thursday after
noon and all day Friday for a sale
TO be presided over by Mrs. Francis
H. Dennis of Augusta, Ca. Mrs. Den
mis-. as Miss Murray Speer, lived some
years in Washington with her aunt,
| the late Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

Among the American officers on
board the New Amsterdam, which ar
rived in New York Sunday. was Lieut..
II. Lewis Slade, jr., the grandson of
the great art collector and printing
press manufactures, the late Robert
Hoe. Lieut.. Slade was on duty in
Washington for eight months before
going to France last April.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

Mrs. William Kent will be al home
informally this afternoon and will be
assisted by her daughter. Mrs. Stan
leigh Arnold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

Mrs Murray Cobb was hostess at
a dinner last evening in honor of Miss
Jane Story, debutante daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John z. Story. Mrs.
Cobb is in her 18th street house
awaiting the return of Capt Cobb
from France. Mrs. Cobb's mother.
Mrs. George +. Huff of Greensburg.
Pa. has taken the house 1T16 New
Hampshire avenue for the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

Mrs Alexander Bentley will be
hostess at a small tea Thursday aft
ernoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

Miss Marie Sims entertained a COM
pany at dinner last evening in honor
of Miss Nan Hamilton, debutante
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E.
Hamilton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-07

Every day we are adding new styles
to our assortment of effective Evening
Gowns and Dance Frocks. We can
assure you of the distinctiveness that
You want and the certainty of ex-
clusiveness.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-12
Rep. Rainey Moves
To End the War
Time Act

WASHINGTON, Oct. u.-Another
move to end wartime prohibition was
made today in the house of representa-
tives. AT the same time word went
out from the white house that Attorney
General Palmer would render an opin-
ion Or the constitutionality of recently
enacted prohibition enforcement leSiS-
la ion before it was placed before
President Wilson for action.
The move in the house was made by
Peprcs entative John W. Rainey. demo
crat, Illinois, and took the fo.m of Il
resolution which would declare 1t the
sense of congress that the conditions
nccs ssary to the termination of the
war. time prohibition act now exist,
Passage of this resolution it vas
said. would give the president author
Try to anuul the law by decll"inS H.
mobilization CT the army compnteJ
The resolution went over under the
rules and there was no indication
when il would be brought up.
Since the wartime prohibition act
vent into effect, brewers have been
making 2.75 per cent beer and actions
begun by the government to have the
SAFE of such beer declared illega. have
resulted in appeals which now are
aerdIng in the supreme court.
If the war time enforcement legisla
ton goes into effect-and it will auto
matically become law within ten days
after it is sent to the white house un-
less vetoed by the president-the sale
of 2.75 percent beer would be illegal
AS consequence, government agencies
which would be charged with the en-
forcement of the law, are preparing
to wage an active campaign against
ViolatOrs