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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
ROOSEVELT

Mrs. John E.. Burke spent yester-
day afternoon in Newark.
Robert Carson, of New Brunswick,
was a borough visitor yesterday af-
ternoon.
John Donoghue was a Perth AM
boy visitor Tuesday night.
Next Tuesday the three local polls
will be, First district, School Nc. 10;
Second district. Borough Hall. and
Third district, School No. 2, which is
the same as last year.
The Roosevelt world war veterans
will have their regular meeting at
Firehouse No. 2 tonight.
Miss Hattie Peterson, of Sewaren,
was a borough visitor Tuesday night.
Edward Dolan spent Wednesday
night visiting friends in Perth Am
boy.
Viggo Koed, of Elizabeth, was a
borough visitor last night.
Daniel O'Rourke purchased a new
house on Emerson street during the
past week.
Albert Teats, of Union Hill. spent
yesterday in the borough. He was &C
companied by his father. They came
to visit ]. w. Teats who is at present
at the Railway hospital.
#. j. Nevill and party of friends
farrived home from Beach Haven af-
ter several days of fine fishing there.
David Ullman. local baker, has
purchased an up-to-date inc attrac-
tive new delivery automobile.
Daniel Harrington, of New York,
was a borough visitor yesterday.
Fire Company M. 1 will hold a
masquerade ball at Kish's hall on
Halloween eve, October 80. 1t will
be the great event of the season from
committee reports.
John Ward, of Elizabeth, vas a
borough visitor last evening.
Fire Chief and Mrs. William
Coughlin left for Atlantic City today
to attend the convention of the Fire
mems Relief Association.
John w. Teats is reported to be
out of danger at the Railway hospi-
tai wher it was feared o a time
he would not survive after the oper-
alton for appendicitis.
Assistant Chief Of Police John
Donovan left today for Atlantic
where he will attend the annual con
yention of the Police Benevolent AS
ISOLATION. He will be there during
the remainder of the week while the
convention is in session.
A big delegation of fight fans jour-
neyed to Jersey City on Tuesday night
to witness the bouts there in which
their favorite, AL Roberts, was in ac-
ton.
Chales Kath was a Newark visitor
on Tuesday evening.
The Wheeler football team will hold
their first dance at Kish's hall on Sat-
urday night. A big time is expected
by the committee. who are arranging
the. Dreliminaries.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
kEASREY

Protection Fire Company No. 1
held its regular Semi-monthly meet
ing in the fire house Monday night.
The committee in charge of the clam
bake, of which Heinrich Moog was
chairman, rendered a report of the
affair held Sunday. The bake was
a very successful affair. The meet
ing was well attended. Jacob Bert
ram acted as chairman of the meet
ing In the absence of the president,
Francis Fee.
Mrs. Miller and daughter, Mrs. John
Fullerton. of Perth Amboy, visited
relatives here last night.
Mrs. Fitz and daughter Florence
were out of town visitors last night.
The Camp Fire Girls will meet to-
morrow night at the home of Miss
Margaret Smith for their weekly
meeting.
Mrs. Herman Nehrkorn was a
Perth Amboy visitor last night.
The local school is also suffering
from the shortage of teachers. Fol-
the past week it has been necessary
to substitute and combine several
classes in the absence of regular
teachers.
Keasbey Junior Fire Company held
a meeting in the fire house Tuesday
| night. Plans for indoor entertain
ments during the winter months are
DelnB Hiaue.
Apparently the freeholders are get
| ting busy with the repair of the roads
| here near the school house and fire
house. Yesterday a number of drums
of asphalt arrived here and it is ex-
| pected that repairs will be started in
| the next few days. Some time ago the
| Protection Fire Company reported
| the bad condition of the road in from
of the fire house.
Several days ago Freeholded Clar'
| ence M. Haight n Township Clerh
| Andrew Keyes made a tour of inspec-
| ton of the local roads and apparent
| ly repairs will be made as the result
of the inspection.
Miss Clara Schneider and brother
| Richard were out of town visitors
last night. =.
The Boy Scouts Troop Nc. 1 will
meet tomorrow night in Rogan's hal
| with Scoutmaster Watts.
Mrs. John J. Burke and daughter
La Verne, of Perth Amboy, visited
| her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
| Romer, here yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
IS YOUR CHILD
UNDER WEIGHT?
Mothers May Secure
Important Facts Free

Growing children should be up to a
certain standard of weight. Roughly
speaking. they should weigh as many
pounds as they are inches tall until
they are about six years old. After
that the weight of a child should In
crease in a certain proportion to it's
height.
A detailed table showing the proper
weight for children will be sent free of
charge to any mother who will write
to Father Johns Medicine, Lowell,
Mass, requesting this information.
This offer Is made in order that moth
ers may realize the value of Father
Johns Medicine as a tonic flesh-build-
er for their children.
Thousands of mothers use 1t regu-
larly in their homes and find that their
children gain weight steadily while
taking this old-fashioned. family medi-
cine. If your child is under weight. he
is in serious danger. Do not take
chances. Begin giving Father Johns
Medicine at once.
Remember it is safe for children
because 1t does not contain alchol or
dangerous drugs. It has a history of
more than 60 years of success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
George Washington in jail
As Result Of ITS? Beer
BIZ Special Correspondent.

- NV
MATAWAN, Sept. 18.-Great Gaze
9ar's ghost! George Washington's in
Jail, the results of drinking 2.75 beer.
George drank the beer Tuesday and
it affected in such q n that he
became ASSESSED with the idea that
he could lick everyone in the We'll
chan Iron Works here. Whether the
beer was mixed with Liberty Whiskey
or not is still unknown, but as George
Is usually a peaceful person, he must
have some good reason for starting a
little revolutionary war all his W
regardless of the League of Nations.
Washington is held under two
charges, one by Charles L.. Welchans,
one of the proprietors of the plant
and the other by Andrew d. Davis an
employe. In the Welchan complaint
George is held for assault and battery
and under the Davis complaint for
attacking Davis with a knife.
The complaints were sworn out De-
| fore Justice Hilliard Low, and George
has been removed to the County jail
at Freehold by Borough Marshall
John Mulsoff. Washington Is a wei
known colored man about the Dor.
ough.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
N

Mrs. Arthur Zumsteg and daughter
are home after spending the summe
in Vermont.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Chaffee Saunders, of Bentley street,
Tuesday.
Mr.; and Mrs. Milton Johnson, Of
Elizabeth, have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mosely.
Police Captain Thomas Palmer re-
turned yesterday after four days va
cation.
Patrolman Edward Marshall start
ed on his annual fourteen days vaca-
ton yesterday.
MI. and Mrs. William Dave. OF
Brooklyn. have been visiting friends
here this week.
Gilbert Dubois is seriously i'll at
his home in Fisher
All four automobilists from here
summoned to court by Magistrate
Gescheidt for speeding on Tuesday
were found guilty yesterday by Mag
istrate Mullen and fined SIS each.
The Sunday school of Bethel church
will hold a food sale Saturday after
noon at 3 o'clock in the vacant store
adjoining the Jones bakery in Am
boy o a near Yetman avenue. Home
made bread, cake, pies anad potato
salad will be for sale.
Huguenot Chapter Order Of the
Eastern Star resumed its meeting last
night after the summer vacation.
Huguenot Lodge No. 381. +. and
A. M, will observe Master Masons
Night at the temple tonight.
A meeting of United Council, Jr. o.
U. A. NJ, was held last night at K.
of p. Hall.
The army food sale at the school
yesterday brought out many pur-
chasers from all sections of he fifth
ward yesterday.
A meeting of the Fifth Ward Dem
ocratic General Committee will be
held tonight at the shop of Conrad
Kress of Amboy road, Pleasant Plains
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
SOUTH HMBoY

All members of Seneca Tribe No.
%, Improved Order of Red Men, are
requested to attend the meeting to
be held in the K. of z. hall tonight
at eight o'clock. At this time ten
pale faces will be taken in and a So
cial hour will follow. Refreshments
have been provided by a competent
committee.
Very much needed repairs are being
made to the county road leading to
the Hole in the Wall" on the South
Amboy end of the road.
Yesterday afternoon a very serious
accident was narrowly avoided in the
"hole in the WALL" when a jitney
bus and a car driven by Senator Thorn
as Brown of Perth Amboy, met in the
middle of the "hole." The senator
mistook the signal of the boy on the
ceeded through when both cars met
coed through when both cars met In
in the middle.
]. Arthur Apologize is making ex-
tensive improvements to his home on
John street. Mr.. Applegate is setting
an excellent example for the other
property owners of this street and 1t
is hoped they will follow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mrs. Charles Browning. of Brook
lyn, visited friends at Prince Bay TINS
week..
visited Mrs. Robert Esselborn, here
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Harder have return
ed to Jersey City, after visiting in
Huguenot Park.
Charles Winant Jr., is home after
a vacation spent at Atlantic City.
Miss Sadie Taggett has gone home
to Yonkers after visiting relatives.
Miss Lillian Geller has returned to
Brooklyn after visiting Mrs. george
SchWab.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18

DOUGLAS, Ariz.-Every day The
Kidnaper's Special brings liza citi-
zens from Bisbee to Douglas for trial
for their part in the dep%ortations of
1917. Thus the defendants have half
a day at home to attend to the bust
ness of the town of Bisbee, and spend
the other half in court. Below the
special is a group of prominent de-
PENDANTS. Left to right, q. H.. Dowell,
general manager, Copper Queen,
Minnesota Co.; Col. J.. G. Greenway,
general manager Calumet & Arizona
Co.; Lemuel Shattuck president. Shat
tuck Mining Co.; VIM. C. Burgess.
chief counsel for defense; Frank Cur
ley, counsel for defense; Johnny Will
liams, ex-mayor of Bisbee. Judge w.
C. Jack is trying the case, which grew
out of attempts of the 1. w. w. to or
ganize the Bisbee mining district.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
Miss Margaret DOoIing is
Bride Of George LoCkmeyeT
By Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY, Sept. 1S.-A
pretty wedding was solemnized on
Monday morning when Miss Margaret
Dooling became the bride of George
Lockmeyer of Newark, in the convent
of st. Mary's church. The bride was
attended by Miss Catherine Dooling,
also of this city, and John Lockmeyer
a brother of the groom was best man.
Both young ladies wore blue velvet
suits with hat to match.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Father SergSl a cousin of the
bride. Mr.. Lockmeyer recently re-
turned from France to his former po-
sition with the Westinghouse Com
pany in Newark. Upon their return
from a honey moor they will reside in
Newark,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
MATAWAN

A number of delegates from the
Woman's Home Missionary Society of
the First Methodist church are at
tending the convention at Freehold
today.
John Mulsoff is a Freehold visitor
today.
Miss Vera Bailey attended a meet
ing of the teachers in Holmdel yester-
day.
Miss Edith Thompson, of Ridge
wood. addressed a missionary meet
ing in the First Baptist hurch
Tuesday evening.
Attorney John P. Lloyd has return
ed from a business trip to Ocean
City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
Wed at Bethel Church.

By Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Sept. 18.-Miss
Marjorie Christfield, of Kreischer-
Vile and Percy e. Okeson, of Totem
Vile were quietly married at A o'clock
yesterday afternoon at the parsonage
of Bethel Methodist Episcopal church
in Amboy road. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. c. s. Hunt,
pastor of the church. Miss Hazel
Killmeyer. of Kreischerville, vas the
maid of honor and Frank Hines. OF
Tottenville, was best man.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
Roosevelt May Get Industries


By Special Correspondent.
ROOSEVELT, Sept. 18.-Walter
Miller representing Howard and Mill
er of Paterson was about town on
Monday looking over the possibilities
OF securing a place to start a silk
factory. They have at present the
Dalton Brothers new building IN
sight with a concern like this one IN
sight girls would be well taken care
of in the employment line. Charles
Ohlatt is trying to have this concern
locate here. He will receive q Dell
mite answer from these people some
time during the first part OF next
week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
Revoke MetuChen Mans License
By Special Correspondent.
IND LNNIHNnM Cant I'M

By Special Correspondent.
TRENTON, Sept. 18.-For reckless
driving of his automobile George AL
lain, of Metuchen, suffered the revo-
cation of his license here yesterday, by
Motor Vehicle commissioner William
l.. Dill. Elmer Rettberg, of Denville,
was given the anne penalty for driv-
ing while intoxicated.
Three fines were imposed for driv-
ing without licenses. They were given
to Ella F. Vosburg. Trenton. $40; Will
liam G.. Kenne, Jr., Millville, and
Meyer Smith, of Norma, both SIS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
RooseveIt Foresters Active

By Special CORRESPONDENT.
ROOSEVELT, Sept. 1S:-The local
Foresters expect a rush Of applica-
lions In at their meeting as the dis
~pepsation granted to them by the
Grand Court expires on September
80. Only thirty-five members are
needed to bring the roll to four hum
dred. This will also be a greeting
to Grand Chief Ranger w. H. jeff
erys and his staff who will make their
official visit to Court Carteret on
Tuesday evening, October 1S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
Elect Episcopalian Bishop
EINOOG 'PNDOoP N1EOP
BIZ Special Correspondent
nOnNNLGAIYrlI Il u Cont O..

TOTTENVILLE, Sept. 18:-Rt
Rev. Charles Sumner Burch, suffra-
gan bishop of the diocese of New
York, who was rector of st. Andrews
church at Richmond, was yesterday
elected bishop of the Episcopal dia-
cese of New York at the meeting held
at the Cathedral of st. John the d.
vine. Bishop Burch was elected to
fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Bishop David H. Greer. He had
been the suffragan bishop since 1911.
Abram M. Spraguc, Gilbert s. Barnes
and b. Williams were the delegates
representing st. Stephens church of
TottenVille.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
Keyport Man Injured in Auto
Accident, Out of Hospital

8v Special Correspondent.
KEYPORT, Sept. 18.-Max Kaplan
of Front street who was very serious
ly injured several weeks ago when in
crossing Front street to rescue his
little son who was in the path of an
approaching automobile, he was
knocked down and badly bruised, has
been brought to his home here after
about two months spent in the Perth
Amboy hospital.
Mr.. Kaplan suffered q very badly
fractured leg and other injuries of a
very serious nature and although 1t
will be weeks before he is able to
work or even to walk the fact hat he
has improved as rapidly as he has is
considered most miraculous.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
Wed In Roosevelt
Ru snecin1 Correspondent.

BIZ Special Correspondent.
ROOSEVELT, Sept. 18-Miss Mary
Abram and James Mattigan, Of Eliz-
abeth, were married at st. Joseph,s n.
C. church by the Rev. John r. OfCon-
nor yesterday morning. After the
served at the home of the bride. They
later left on a honeymoon trip to At
lantic City. Both of the young people
are well known and have a big roll
lowing of friends who attended the
ceremonies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE

II your bowels need a WHOLESOME
ems the stomach and benefits the liver.
take a Foley Cathartic Tablet tonight
and you will feel better In the morn
ing. 1t Is a quick and safe remedy
for sick headache, biliousness. bloat-
ing, soul stomach. gas. bad breath, in
digestion, constipation or other condi-
ton caused by clogged or irregular
bowels. Foley Cathartic Tablets cause
no gripping or nausea Sold Every
Where.-AdV.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
Runaway Boys Sent Home.

By Spectral Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Sept. 18-After
spending five days in the rooms of the
Children's Society at New Brighton,
John Polliken. eleven years old. and
Joseph Sur, thirteen years old, the
two nav lads from Woodbridge,
found at the ferry at the foot of Bent
ley street last Friday night, were
turned over to their parents by Judge
Ryan In the %children's court yesterday
at st. George. They were taken to
their home after Judge Ryan had
given the two lads a lecture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
GET SLOAN'S FOR
YOUR PAIN RELIEF
Just one trial convinces you Sloan's
Liniment helps drive away
rheumatic twinges

VI yHY endure pain when you kno.o
w Sloan's Liniment will relieve it
promptly 1t couldn't remain
the Worlds Liniment for So years if it
wasn't highly beneficial in relieving
rheumatic aches, stiff joints, sore
muscles, lumbago, neuralgia, strains.
bruises, exposure to weather results.
Penetrates without rubbing, leaving
no stained skin, clogged pores, mussi-
ness. A pain and ache liniment that
stands alone in doing what it is meant
to do. Get a bottle today and keep
It handy. All druggists. Three sizes
Csc, 70c., $1.40.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
SHE WANTS TO HELP OTHERS

Mrs. A. G. Wells, R. F. D., Rocky
Mount, N. c., writes: Il cannot praise
Foley Kidney Pills enough for the
benefits 1 have derived from
their use. Please publish this state
ment as 1 want the people everywhere
to know of them" Lame back, sore
muscles, puffiness under eyes. and an
always tired" feeling are indications
that the kidneys and bladder are not
working properly. Foley Kidney Pills
strengthen weak, disordered kidneys
and bladder. Sold Everywhere-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
People of Little Worth.

The truth and rapture of man are
holy things, not lightly to be scorned.
A carelessness of life and beauty
marks the glutton, the idler, and the
fools in their deadly path across his
tory.-John Mnsefield.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
RooseyeIt Estate Sold.

BU bpeCfuI COTTeSpOVueWt.
ROOSEVELT. Sept. 18-The
Hertzberger estate on Woodbridge
avenue was sold for $4,000 on Tues
day by Charles Ohlott. local zeal es-
tate dealer. This transaction has
been under consideration several
times during the last few months.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
CHILD GAINED 20 POUNDS

In a recent letter. Mrs. w. v. Smith.
of Springfield. Ohio. says, MY young
est girl was always sickly. We had
doctored for a long time, but nothing
did her any good SO 1 decided to try
Father Johns Medicine. She has gain
ed oyer twenty pounds In weight since
Is O big girl now and 1 also give 1t to
other children. and they are big,
healthy children. I would not be with
out Father Johns Medicine in my
house.r-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18
R|TzPRESENTS
HIS PLATFORM
EmbOdies Strong Presentation
Of RichmOnd'S Greatest Needs
Bv Speeial Correspomdent.

By Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Sept. 1S:-Stuart
l.. Ritz, the Republican candidate for
assembly in the Second district, in
Guiding the Third, Fourth and Fifth
wards, has presented to the voters
his platform for the coming cam
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-18

ATLANTIC CITY EXCURSION
Via New Jersey Central. Sunday Sept
81, Leaves Perth Amboy. S:34 A. M
$3.50, war tax zoe additional.
0O6-9-16-1S-20.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-04-18

to have. her white friends gather, Of
an evening and listen In silent adj
miration to the tales she unfolds OF
the old past when she was slave.
She was originally the property of
a Mrs. Hairless in Scott county. She
says her mistress died of the first
cholera plague in 1882. and by the
terms of her will Aunt Mary was
given her freedom. She tells many
interesting stories of the Indian wars
of those days and of the relics she
saw brought home by the soldiers.
She moved to Paris at the close Of
the Civil War and has since resided
here with her son. For SIS years she
ran a spinning wheel and wove rag
carpets which met with ready sale
in those days at good prices. She is
of kind and sympathetic. nature,
smokes her corn cob pipe frequently
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-04-18
DON'T WAT-BUY NOW-T0BAC
1 co STICKS.

Buy tobacco sticks now and you
will get better quality and just as
low, or lower, prices than you will
get later. At this season of the year
we buy only from mills making extra
good quality sticks; later when the
rush comes we have to take what we
can get. Anticipate your needs,
haul them now and get them sharp
ened on rainy days and at other
times when your men have a few
hours between jobs. Our stock is
excellent quality and practically 100
per cent. good.
It don't pay to put of doing any
thing. The man who succeeds is the
live wire always ahead with his
work. Anticipate your needs now
and make your contracts. Materials
have already advanced some and the
Publications are that they Will go
higher.
We deliver anywhere at reasona-
BILE prices.
BOURBON LUMBER CO.,
M. Peale Collier, Manager.
Yards Corner Main and Fourteenth
Streets, Paris, KY.
Both Phones 122. - tt1)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-04-18
MRS. MARY ANN KELLEY PASSES
HER 1O2D BIRTHDAY.

On March Is, 1919, Mary Ann
Kelley, a colored woman Of Paris,
celebrated her 1920 birthday, and in
cidentally did her household wash
ing and ironing and cooked the
meals for her 73-year-old SON, Rich
ard Kelley. Her age is authentic,
she possessing documents to show
that she was born March Is, 1877,
near Newtown, Scott county, Ken
lucky, making her now in her 1854
year. Her son was born December
IS, 1888.
Despite her advanced years, Aunt
Mary" is still in practically good
health, although she is compelled to
use a cane in going about the house
performing her daily duties. Her
flesh is gradually disappearing and
her temples and eyes are deep sunken
behind the burrows of old age. Her
mind is wonderfully preserved and
her vast store of experiences cover
ing century are most interesting
to listen to. Her great enjoyment Is
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-04-18

and welcomes her guests with all the
grace of a queen.
On her last birthday she was pre-
sented with a cake by Miss Lucy
Simms, sister of E. F. Simms, the
millionaire oil magnate and horse
man. The cake contained 102 can
place of honor on her sitting room
table and showed it with pride to
the score of guests who called to
offer their congratulations.
Her son, Richard Kelley, with
whom she makes her home, is liv-
ing example of what the colored man
may accomplish by honesty, industry
and economy. He is 10 years of age,
and proudly boasts that he never
entered a saloon in his life, or took
a drink of intoxicating liquor. He
never used tobacco in any form and
never uttered an oath. He owes no
man a dollar. He believes God has
blessed himself and his mother, and
attributes his health and, happiness
to his daily habit of prayer and COM
munion with the Master. 4
- Without education or any other
knowledge save that which he
gathered through observation and
from the blue back spelling book, he
became a carpenter and builder, and
to-day has property valued at over
$4,000, bringing him an income
sufficient to support himself and
mother in their old age
Aunt Mary" now has living one
son. one daughter. seven grand
children, twelve great grandchildren.
and one great-great, grandson, who
represents the fifth generation;
One of her grandsons. Thomas B.
Kelley, of Paris, is well known on
the Western Racing Circuit, having
been employed at many of the prin-
cipal tracks in the responsible posi-
lions of messenger. 90