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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
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The tunnel In which I stood was as
still as a graveyard vault. l leaned
against the door which blocked my
path and listened for a hint of a
struggle between angry men. 1t
would be an unequal fight. The war
had left Tommy partially blind, and
with a limp. Once he would have
been more than a match for Certeis,
In any encounter which might
take place beyond that closed door,
Tommy would be handicapped.
And yeti dared not summon
help. Any help would be too late.
Even as / trembled there. alone in
the darkness. the fate OF one man
had been decided, 1 thought. And
which man had survived? If Tommy
then help" would only i'm
prisonment.
I felt around for an electric button
which would open the door-but
vainly. Sick with foreboding, | had
to give up the search. But 1 resolved
not to desert Tommy. living or dead.
l would wait-hours II necessary-to
find out what happened to him. But
1t wouldn't be wise to walt near that
door, nor under the fountain. I de-
cided to hide IN the Bolshevik club
room.
So l retraced my steps, passed the
fountain pipes once more, n enter
ed the short tunnel. My footsteps,
echoing softly. seemed to precede me.
With my hand on tho wall of the
passage. / felt for the opening to the
subterranean chamber where on my
former visit / had found the cigar
ashes-and tho door under the per-
COLA walk.
Sure OF my position. I swung into
the room-and l swung myself
squarely and with force straight into
the arms of a mani
Fingers clutched my throat. I beat
weakly. futllely upon a face / could
not see.
/ couldn't speak, could scarcely
breathe.
Was my captor Tony Certeis? OR
was It Tommy who. 'laylng to get"
Certeis-had got poor me?
I wanted to know very much be-
fore I was strangled to death myself.
1 stopped struggling and laid my
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
Missionary Society
Meeting at Pdinfeld

The ~semkannual meeting of the Eliz
Roeth District of the Women's For
6lgn Missionary Society Of the Metho-
ofst Episcopal church will be held
TUESDAY In the Munroe Avenue NJ. E.
Church In Plainfeld.
The local members will leave here
TUESDAY morning on the $40 O'Clock
frolley. A large representation is
greatly urged by the local president.
The program follows:
Morning.
10:15 America.
Devotional Exercises-Rev. J. w.
n Flynn.
Address OF welcome-Mrs. w. w.
4 Yohn.
EResponse-Mrs. F. w. Cooke.
Minutes and Semi-Annual Reports.
Business Session.
pffertory-Jubilee Hymn.
"A Word from the Associate Secre-
= tary Mrs. W. A. Corbett.
Noontime Prayer-Mrs. Richard Nc
| Elroy.
Afternoon.
Gong Service.
Guiet Hour-Mrs. J. II. Knowles.
Iiterature-Mrs. j, L. Syers.
'Qnertory-Solo. Mrs. j. w. Flynn.
Nissinary Address-Mrs. Bailey, OF
. India.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
[L,IM KSHE
Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. p. Borak. of Madison
avenue, motored to Asbury Park yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. Greenspan. OF
Brighton avenue. motored to Asbury
Park yesterday.
nue.. motored to Long Branch yester-
day.
Mrs. Charles X. Badger. of Brigh-
ton venue is visiting friends up New
York state for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Bash, OF Water
street. motored to Asbury Park yes
street. motored to Long Branch yes
terday.
AR. and Mrs. william Egbert and
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Brown. Of West New
Brighton. visited Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Slater, OF Brighton avesue yester-
day.
daughters, Sophie and Anna and
grand children. Norman and William,
OF South River. motored hero yester-
day and visited Mr.. and Mrs. Olaf
Christensen. OF Brace avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Macleod,
and children, of Hansen avenue. vsi-
ted friends in Keyport yesterday.
Mrs. r. Maioney. of Grant street
and Miss Marie Powers. of Compton
ven visited Miss Laruette Malon-
ey, In New Brunswick yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Sher. OF 1903 Brigh-
ton avenue. visited friends In Totem
Vile Sunday.
Jacob Blum. OF Brighton avenue,
was a New York visitor yesterday.
NJ. TIerstein. OF Brooklyn. spent the
week end with his sister, Mrs. z. Bo-
rak Sunday.
Miss Dora Bruber and A. Davidson,
of New Brunswick. visited Mr.. and
Mrs. /. Greenspan, of Brighton ave-
nue.. over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Schonceit, of
Brighton avenue, motored 70 Asbury
Park yesterday.
Philip Greenspan. of ISL State
street. visited friends In Passaic yes
terday. j.
Dewitt Garretson. organist and
choirmaster of a Buffalo cathedral,
has been the guest of his parents. Alr:
and Mrs. Samuel @. Garretson. OF
Rector street. the past several days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
Party Giuen
K. for Mrs. Thdrson

,rharson at the home of Mrs. j.
VI Johnson, in Lawton Place. recently.
Refreshments were served during the
afternoon. Among those present were
Mrs. A. Petersen, Mrs. L.. L~udwigson.
Mrs. c. David, Mrs. H. Kervin, Mrs.
2. Neers. Mrs. G. Hansen, Mrs. Y.
Andersen, Mrs. Tharsen, Mrs. ". Will
Hansen, Mrs. j. johnson and the
Misses Pearl Hansen, LaVerne Han
ben, Lillian Neers, Fern Tharsen,
Ftella Johnson, Florence johnson,
.Maren>Andersen, Evelyn Johnson and
Masters George Hansen, Alvin Will
Hanson. Raymond Ludwigson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tharson will make
their home in Elk Horn, Iowa, In the
future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
Mrs. Leo Jacobson
EntertdinS at BRIDGE

Mrs. Leo Jacobson, OF LOG Madison
avenue, held a bridge party at her
home Saturday night. Three tables
were played. Following the games
fruits. sandwiches. candies. cakes,
punch and coffee completed a supper,
kerved In the dining room.
h first prize was won by Mrs..
Levine and the second prize by Mrs. J..
Blum. Those who were present were
Mrs. j. Blum, ID. Isenberg. Mrs. ST.
mon Salter. Mrs. J.. Greenspan, Mrs.
Frank Meyers Mrs. A. Harry Ruben
FIELD Mrs. p. Borak, Mrs. John Slobo-
nien, Mrs. s.. Levine. Mrs. NJ. Green
peld, Mrs. H. X. Golenbock of this city.
And Mrs. Cohen, OF New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
Ac0lyte Guild Dance
on Wednesday Might

Once more the Acolyte Guild will
run a dance in the Parish house in
Rector street, Wednesday night. These
dances which In seasons heretofore
been such q success having pre-
sumptionaly this year because of
counter attractions on the same night
not worked up to their former popu-
This Wednesday night will be
the last n held unless the younger
set show their desire to hay the
dances continued.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19

Those who are weak M run down
from sickness. overwork. worry or any
other cause, can axe nothinI better
than Chasco-Vin. an old compound pre-
scribed by the doctors more than any
thing else even to this day. consist
ing principally of Iron. Mangapeses.
Hypophosphites. Nux Vomica. Cinchona,
Gentian and Native Wine,
the strength and vitality, often as
much as 100 Per Cent. and brings the
old pep back. 1t has done this for
thousands Of others and will do 1t for
you,
The local agency for Chasoo-vin 10
The Raritan Drug Co. Smith and
Maple Streets. Board OF Trade Build
ing. Perth Amboy. N. ADV.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
Sale 0Art1cles Made
by Blind Thursday

h sale of articles by blinded peo-
pie will be conducted under the New
Jersey Commission of the Bin
through the assistance of the House
hold economies department of the To-
pal Woman's club In the Presbyter-
Jan chapel Thursday afternoon. The
bale Is open to the general public and
win be interesting to the extreme as
few demonstrators will be down In
order to show the people how the
york is done
There will be aprons OF all kinds
for sale as we'll as baskets, towels,
faces and tatting. The hcairman OF the
affair Is Mrs. John Sofield.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
Motor Corps Notes

Friday the ambulance went to Co.
lonia after the nurse who instructs
here. Lieuteant Seguine drove.
Saturday the Misses Helen Bechtei
and Kathryn Berbert were on duty.
In the morning collected garments
for the local Red Cross chapter and
In the afternoon they reported to Co
lonia for duty.
A Ford station wagon has been pur-
chased and will be ready for use the
early part of the next week. An Olds-
mobile Official touring car has also
been ordered and will be In use short
"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
Rdritdn Social Club
Has THO Biz EDeufs

The Raritan Social Club celebrated
their first anniversary with two
events. An invitation dance was held
saturday night in Frem hall. This
was a very enjoyable affair and COM
Lmsmorated the anniversary In q very
Equitable manner A. C.. Cleaver was
at the piano and Clarence Tanggaard
the drums. Refreshments were served
by the committee in charge.
I The second event was an outing to
Woods Grove yesterday. The party
started early in the day and played
all day. A picnic lunch was eaten at
mid -day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
Arabian Hides arada WnII.

Arabian skins coming into the world
markets through Egypt and the Sudan
originate exclusively In Jedda and
places In the vicinity OF Mecca. They
embrace cattle hides. sheep skins, goat
skins and camel hides. and are gener-
ally dry salted. Arabian hides are
limited In quantity the quality. how.
ever, Is excellent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
Horee 10 Deceived.

A horse ees everything about q
per cent larger than does Z man. So
that a six-foot mar looms up q little
short of seven feet six inches high.
The fact has. Of course. never been
proved, but a favorits explanation Qf
tho large image In a horses eye y
that II q horse knew mans exact size
he would realize his power and pass
beyond his control.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19

appreciates and loves the beautiful
wherever it may be. A m who
Is herself of the artistic type ear best
appreciate this type of lover. It il
only she who can make the future
home what her lover-husband can
best appreciate.
II you are yourself an artistic girl,
you should seek out for your mate
the artist type of lover. IL not. you
had better steer clear of him. He will
make love to you anyhow. IL he has
the chance, but you will be wise to
marry some other type.
Tomorrnw-The Persistent lover.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
Not a Bite of
Breakfast Until
You Drink Water
Gays pisss % hot water and
phosphate prevents illness
and keeps W 1T

Jrst a goal when 4 burns. leaves be-
;s ssa Ia. \ sAs fern q sshsst % the
teeve9 ~ the ELEMENTARY canal 4 certain
amount Of i~pdigsstibls mstsrlal. which
II not eofnpletsly eliminated frem the
Aystsrn each day, becomes food for this
millions ot bacteria which Infest lie
bowels, From this mass OF iefs-oyef
waste. toxins and ptomaip-ilke poIsons
are formed and sucked into the Blood.
Men and women who can't get feeling
Igpt must begin to take inside bathA
Hsfors eating hreakfast each morning
Ntsn sasS iisgfo d i tSs sSts,y p i.sY n
al ths pfsviodt days aoSumuiatlon of
polso9s and toxins ana 10 keen the en-.
ttre ~aiimsntary canal Clean. pure and
asEss0sss el Es' s s%iiio sss,:St e ss%o sist head
Bfssts Tsss t ssssss I1P NTH bad tssts. foul
pave. soprj casey stomach after meals,
ne urged 70 get 2 Quarter pound OK
Asnsstont phosphate from the drug
esssS.. A2s tsEtn psaettcihs Integral
thIsiast on the subject.
Remember inside bathing In mora i'm.
4estant thAn outsde batting. becaua.
3hf AKIN pores do not absorb Impurities
tnto. The blood. causing poor heath
YhIis The bowel pores Do, Just a. soar
sshsas tks akin, 60 Not water and
lHmestons Phosphate act on the stom-
Ach' hvsr. Kidneys n bowela-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19

Woman Page 2arty Frock with cut. 4.
For the fourteen-year old of the
difficult age" in dress there are few
modes more charming than this one
of simple but smart lines. This little
gown is of a slightly deeper shade.
The little hat is of white panama,
with a pink taffeta band, and a pink
wool embroidered rose.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
BY June Elvidge

By June Elvidge
A wonderfully appealing type is
the artistic lover. 1t is he, n he
only. who can make love so that the
flowers. the trees, the stars and the
heavens are part of the universe of
love with which he surrounds his
beloved. The artistic lover brings to
his love-making all the beautiful
things OF life-it Is he who can best
paint in words the burning thoughts
which hll his soul for his loved ones.
The artistic type OF lover is not
necessarily, or even usually an artist.
I mean by an artistic lover, one who
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
NJ. EETIMAN

FAsH1oNAH5btknM ITH TAILOR
We hAvsu u spring models and mater
tals ready for your Inspection. We
invite you to come and see US and Sc
lect your spring outfit. Our prices are
feasonabis and workmanship II Of the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
5ensfaetor Of Men.

II: I New :, yo,s sss sPrsslssIse
this tribute! One debt Of gratitude
men owe Doctor Walker which they
ought DOT to forget. She was the H.
veftot of the inside neckband on SHIRTS
which Projects the flesh from beinS
rubbed BIZ the collar button."-Outiook.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19

Great and Small Things.

We are too fond OF u own win
We want to be doing what we fancy
mighty things; but the great point ID
to do small things. when called ia
them. in a right spirit.-R. Cecil.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19

/ Yep, He Would 20 a Sight to See.
; Tn all my travels hither and yon
and return" remarked the facettous
teller. II ran across d nan who
was so color blind be couldn't distfh-
gnish a roll of greenbacks."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
Potash Producing Weed.

1t Is believed that the ash Of brack.
en- contains 40 to so per cent Of solt-
bic potash. In parts OF Australia,
whete the weed grows abundantly. i
has b7en found that a yield Of 400
ponds Of potash can be obtained per
Acre. The potassium occurs chiefly a.
sulphacs and chloride.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19

As taffeta is the comfort of any wo-
mans wardrobe for winter and early
spring months-so voiles, both In cot
ton and silk, are her standby In
warmer days. The dark wolfe frock
made it's popular debut last season
and has come to stay. Here is a live
ly model in sage green and tan mo-
tifs, the blouse and sleeves of figured
wolfe and the skirt and girdle sash
of plain green. A deep, tucked yoke
of creamy null, and embroideries OF
green and white beads are the simple
but effective ornaments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-19
DON'T GIVE UPI

AFTER HI DOCTORS HAVE FAILED
YOU CAN TURN WITH CoNFI-
DENCE TO CHAsCO WIN TO GET
BACK YOUR OLD STRENGTH AND
PEP. g..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-06

Of exhibitors that Mr.. Griffith ele-
waited Miss Gish to stardom and
once elevated she has stayed on her
pedestal
This mid week program at the Co.
lonial theatre has been very proper
ly called JOY show. 1t is all that
In addition to the great Gish picture
the beautiful Alice Brady appears in
His Bridal Night" a rolicking
breezy farce. It is the story of vi
and Tiny. twins-in form and feature
only. Tiny. to teach her flirtatious
sister a lesson, runs off with her
husband on their bridal night. much
to the chagrin of vi. vi had thought
that her husband was a bully and
that she really did not love him I'M
til she found that she no longer had
him. This picture has more action
than a ship on a rough sea.
His Musical Sneeze," a Fox Sun
shine comedy, is another one Of the
attractions on the mid -week pro-
gram that provides two reels of hi
larity. Put Your Cares on Ice" is
the name Of an entertaining Outing
Chester film and the Photoplay Mag
azine offers still more pleasing pic
tureS.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-06
ADJUSTMENTS
Funniest Woman
Now Appearing
On the Screen

Funny? Well. any patron Of the
Colonial theatre viii say that Dor
othy Gish is just about the funniest
person that ever happened. She
has raised laughs before, but in
Turning the Tables" the great Par
amount Aircraft picture in which
she will be seen for the last times at
the Colonial theatre today she is fun
nier than ever.
David Wark Griffith discovered
Miss Gish. but it took even that as
tute producer a number Of years to
understand and then realize that he
Had one Of the cleverest condolences
IN. the world. He found it out when
s1Efearts Of the World" was presented.
Miss Gish was cast for one Of the
lew humorous parts and she nearly
broke up the show. Critics and gen.
'kral public alike recognized that a
screen comedienne with delightfully."-
new methods had appeared. 1t was
'in obedience largely to the demands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-06
STATE HOUSE

Mrs. Florence Brooks Whitehouse
of Portland. chairman Of the Maine
branch of the National Woman's
Party, Wednesday made the follow
ing statement on the ratification of
the suffrage amendment:
Maine has been worthy Of her
best tradition today and in a meas
ure justified her motto by leading the
second half of the ratification states.
She has tipped the scales in favor of
the enfranchisement of American
women. and it is safe to predict that
all the states which have arranged
for special sessions will hurry to be
counted.
But Maine women are not en-.
franchised until SO states have rati-
fed and our work will not end until
all all those states. have been won.
1 predict. however, that the women of
the United States will be voting in
1920"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-06
READFIELD

People Of this vicinity are pleased to
welcome home again DR.. John s. Mill!
ken, who has been in L. S. service since
enl sting as a physician two years ago
last June. Captain Milliken received
his discharge from Camp Devens Oct.
Goth, and with Mrs. Milliken and their
daughter. Miss Dorothy. has returned
to their home at Readaeld Corner. Dr..
Millike-l Is now ready to resume the
practice Of medicine here.
The Ladies' Circle Of the N. e. church
will hold an all-day meeting. with pic
mic dinner at noon. at the chapel on
Wednesday, Nov. 5th. All are invited.
Mrs. s. Estelle Dudley has purchased
the stand at Readfield Depot lately va
Gated by Arion Jones and family. and
expects to move her household goods
there from Readfield Corner this week.
The Grange harvest supper on Thurs
day evening was we'll attended and
bountifully supplied with good food.
Mrs. Sadie Dunn. who was operated
upon at the Augusta Hospital Saturday
morning. is reported to be getting along
comforta bly, as could be expected.
B. E. Leighton is suffering from a
cold and severe cough.
Mrs. Eugenia Jordon is confined to her
home by lameness.
Mrs. Cora Hunton has moved into ,ez
rent in the Sedgley house.
Miss Nellie Stevens passed Sunday in
Portland.
Mrs. c. :. Brown has been confined (,
her home for some time with a severe
cold and cough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-06

portrayed than that of Dan Pinch.
the clown and surely no more heart
villain has been seen than Joshua
Gordon, the adopted father of the
minister.
The feature picture on the photo
play program will be a Paramount
Aircraft production Heart of
Youth" in which dainty Lila Lee will
appear. Rarely has there been seen
feature picture that has offered the
beauty to be found in this production.
Some of the exterior views are de-
clared to be remarkable not only for
their charm, but also for the rare
taste in selecting them for the back
ground Of the story. The story it
self is a mighty good one with a
we'll balanced plot. Miss Lee is even
more charming than usual. and that
is saying a great deal. Not only will
the picture appeal to the older peo-
pie, but it is sure to be especially at
tractive to girls in their teens who
will find much to entertain them.
The new Paramount Magazine and
the Graphic Review complete the
picture program.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-11-06

Curator Thomas A. James Of the
State museum on Wednesday re.
ceived a fox that beats anything
ever saw" 1t was sent by John NJ
Childs. a trapper of Mt. Vernon. he
captured it in one Of his traps. He
also had never seen anything like it
The fox. by its teeth. was several
years old. 1t was but a shadow, be.
ing emaciated to an almost unbe.
lievable extent. Nothing showed
that it had been caught in any in.
extricable position, such as a steal
trap, but it was the poorest thing
that ever had life. The fur was
worthless. Curator James will dis.
sect the carcass, both to ascertain Il
possible the cause of its condition
and to preserve the skeleton for the
collection # bony s+ructures Of wild
animals.
Representative James E. Mullisan
OF Nobleboro is unable to attend the
special Of the Legislature, being Sc
riousIy i'll at his home.
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STATE OF MAINE
O..S.'

Kennebec. ss.-Superior Cour: IN vaa
ton. Augusta. October 18th. 1912.
Helen F. Cox Llb't. W. James Earl Coz
Upon the annexed Writ and Libel,
is ordered by me. the undersigned, JuS
tice Of said Court, that notice theraa
be given to the Libelee by publishT
an attested copy of the same, or an a
stract thereof. together with this org
thereon, three weeks successfully IN v
Kennebec Journal, a newspaper PRIME
in Augusta. in said County Of hel11
bee. the last publication 10 be thE1
days at least before the next term
said Court. to be holden az AuglS1
within and for said County Of het1
bee, on the second Tuesday Of JAM
airy next. that he may then and tns]
appear in said Court and answer tAe'1
TO if he see fit.
Attest: FRED EMERY BEANE
Justice superior ColH
Copy of Libel.
The LibeIlant alleges that she w
married to the said llbelee at SIDNEY
the State Of Maine. on the 3th ga?
April. 1918. the said libelant and N't1
cohabited in this State after ther "
marriage: that the hee,ant resiIea
this State when the cause o. GH.j
accrued as hereinafter set forh' u
had resided here in good faith one "
prior to the date hereof: that the LN'
ant has ever been faithful to her nj
riage obligations, but that me ~
libelee has been unmindful OF the SAN
that since their intermarriags the ~
libelee has been addicted TO gross y. =.
confirmed habits of intoxication. "
being of sufficient ability he has srcs.
wantonly and cruelty neglected ana !,
fused to provide suitable maintehaL
for your libelant: that he has been s.]
ty of cruel and abusive treatment Il 4
extreme cruelty towards her. as !, !.
lows, to wit: That one child mas N1
born to them during their SAD NJ
riage, now living, viz: Preston ~"
Cox. born June 80. 1915. ,,.,-
Wherefore. she prays that a -
herself and said libelee may ne deoNssi
and that the care and custody Of ~
minor child may be given 10 heC' -
that reasonable alimony be decree!
her out of his estate: or in lieu NV
that a specific sum be paid 10 III |
him. -.
And the libelant further alleges y. >.
she has used reasonable diligence ~ 4
certain the present residence OF ~ ~
iibelee. but is unable 70 do So ana ~
not know where il is. ,...,,,.
HELEN F. cox. Linea.r-,
KenEebcc. IS. October y. i'!S .snu
said Libelant made oath that me - +;
allegation as to the residence O. :
libelee is true
Before me, vs..
CARL c. JONES. Justice Of ire tes ~
A true copy of the order OF nc''e =
libel.
Attest: c. w. JONES. t.s''
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