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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-12
NAVY AND
 MARINES IN
 DRIVE HERE Much Activity in Recruiting For Service Meeting With
 Good Results.

Arrangements are being made for concerts on Saturdays, by. the 18th Regiment Band, United States Marine Corps, under the leadership of First Lieutenant Felix Fer5inando. The band is composed of 65 pieces and has been overseas for 15 months, and was highly eomplimented by President Poincare, for its performance at the opening of the Pershing Stadium in tho latter part of June.
 The U. S. Submarine R-24 which was built at the yards of the Lake Torpedo
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-12
PERsHING TO AMERICAN LEGION

~ ENERAL PERSHING tells American Ieeron that ii " must moi become the tool of politicians. Legion is of the mind When Major Roosevelt among coniriye inc organization announced that he would politics his stock fell among inc Legion, did organization honors which otherwise undoubtedly would have been his
 The Legion will contain of every shade political opinion. Only by staying out of politics preserve solidarity
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-12

Times Want Ads One Cent a
 Word; Use Them
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-12
LONG DISTANCE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION

% HE CHAMBER of Commerce will not be undeserving of public gratitude if it puts it's influence and authority behind sound project for tie production modern scale of electricity for power, heat and light.
 Mr. Murray in his instructive address did not exaggerate The saving that be effected by the installation of driven power plants and by producing current at the mouth of the mno almost beyond computation
 Continued in Last Two Columnsl
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-12
SECRETARY OF { WAR ATTACKED
 BY LABOR HEAD
Churchill Threatened To Punish Colonel for Arch
 angel Statement.

Glasgow, Sept. PA slashing in- dictment of Winston Spencer Churchill, the Secretary for War, for his declaration of yesterday re- gardng the delay in the evacuation of North Russia by British forces was delivered by James Henry Thomas, labor member of parliament, at the resumption of the sessions of the Trades Union Congress here to- day. Mir. Thomas moved a resolu- ton demanding that the troops be withdrawn from Russia.
 Secretary Churchill, MT. Thomas said, had not answered the recent indictment by Lieut.. Col. Sherwood Kelly, q volunteer officer in the North Russian relief force, that British lives were being thrown away in the ArchanEel region, but on the con trary the secretary had threatened to punish the colonel.
 Tn his statement on the North Russian situation War Secretary Churchill declared the policy of evac- uation of North Russia was being and would be adhered to. but that the evacuation had been retarded, owing to the necessity of bringing out many Russians who were in danger of their lives from Bolshevisk ven- geance, as well as women and chil- drsn He denied that British troops had been employed or that the Brit ish government had accepted any re- sponsibiity in operations against PetrOgrad.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-12

Richard c. Herndon, general man. ger for the Theatre Parisienne, has joined the Producing Mana gers Asso- citation, thus affiliating the French and Americans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-12
TIE OFFICIAL R. E. F. COAiRAUNIQUE
 ISSUED ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

September 12 lNo I21) This morning our troops op- cratiu the St Ahie sector made considerable As sisted by French units they broke the enemys resistance and advanced al points to depth of five miles, We counted 5000 prisoners up to the present The tiCn is still in progress.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
SOUTH AMBOY

James Hayes, of this city, was a
Perth Amboy visitor last night.
Percy Locker, who recently return
ed from overseas and now stationed
lat Camp Dix, spent last night with
his parents on Broadway.
Beginning with Thursday of this
week an additional jitney bus will be
put in operation between this city and
Perth Amboy. Every day this means
of transportation between the sister
cities is becoming more popular.
All members of South Amboy
Chapter, l.. o. o. NJ. No. 1854, are
urged to be present at q meeting to
be held in Welsh's hall on June 6.
Al a recent meeting of the Loyal
Order of Moose $25 was appropriated
toward the Welcome Home Fund"
Cory Winant. of South River, was
a local visitor on Monday evening.
John Kane has resumed his duties
with the Pennsylvania railroad after
many weeks of inactivity due to an
injured hand.
Luke Calalon has returned to his
duties as locomotive fireman with the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad after being alb
sent from work for several weeks
due to having a severed finger.
A ~four-inch water main on Broad
way near the terra Gotta works burst
on Monday and the water department
Immediately set to work to repair the
break.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
CRANBURY

Peter Merrill died Wednesday
morning after a short illness, aged SO
years, and is survived by one son,
Freeman Merrill, of Cranbury, and one
daughter. Mrs. Abbie Dorson, of
Portsmouth, N. H., and two grand
children. The funeral ervices will be
held at his late home near Cranbury
on Saturday afternoon, May gath, al
two O'Clock. Interment at Cranbury
under the direction Of A. s. Cole, Son
e. Co.
A very interesting program was en-
toyed by the members of the Ladies'
Reading Circle at their regular meet
ing Wednesday afternoon. May 21, at
the home of Mrs. ID. w. Clayton. Sub
ject. Our State" Program, Historical
Geanings, Mrs. Stults; New Jersey
Historical Places; Princeton, Mrs.
Spalding; Washington's Crossing near
Trenton, Mrs. Barclay; Bordentown,
Mrs. Clayton; Vocal Duet, Mrs. Rus
sell Johnson and Miss Gertrude Davi-
son; Burlington, Mrs. Curry; Rim
goes, Mrs. Margaret Bergen; Penning-
ton, Mrs. Davis; Hightstown, Mrs.
Samuel Perrine: Proclamation by
Governor James f. Fielder; designat-
ing Friday the 18th day Of May, 1916,
as New Jersey Day, Mrs. Brown: Vo-
cal duet. Mrs. Johnson and Miss Davi-
son.
charge pa. arrived home from
Camp Dix 1nGrsday evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
BACK LIKE A
IT'S
YOUR KIDNEYS

Where's no use suffering from the
awful agony Of lame back. Don't wait
till 1t passes of" II only comes back,
Find the cause and stop 1t. Diseased
conditions Of kidneys are usually indi-
Gated by stiff lame backs and other
wrenehing pains, which are natures sig
mails for helpI !,
Here's the remedy. When you feel
the first twinges Of pain or expert
ence any Of these symptoms, get busy
at once. Go to your druggist and GET
srs sfa o. H shs Raas, on pri SsD1,s Go III.
ported fresh every month from the
laboratories In HARLEM, Holland.
Pleasant and easy TO take, they instant-
" attack the poisonous germs clogging
your system and bring quick relief. J
For over two hundred years they
t say' ts Sss1 a'l gofS s ssst wi; "" 81 rs rs
a aSsss a sIsss.: Money Il 'i Ssss ps sS.s %
not help you. Ask for pG0LD
MEDAR and be sure tie name
GOLD MEDAL" Il On the box. s.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
Community Food Sale
Success at Woodbridge
~ Special Cor srondent

~ @RNSNNH
WOODBRIDGE, May 27-The
Community food sale Saturday after
noon under the auspices of the COM
bined Parent-Teachers Association OF
the Barron emu and No. / schools
was the most successful affair OF its
kind ever held in the town. The So
Heitors met with the greatest courtesy
every where, even those having nc
children IN the schools gave most
willingly. About sixty dollars was
given in cash and every thing in the
way of foo including fresh vegeta-
bles, fresh eggs, bread. cakes and pies.
The candy table in charge of the high
school girls turned in $14.50.
Mrs. Harry Baker sent in wonder
ful contributions from Avenel and
Mrs. William Wejant vas moNt sue
.ce~sfuI in SewAren.
The fire truck was used to carry
the food from the points of collection
to the school.
In actual cash at the close Of the
sale the ~treasurers Of the two asso-
Citations turned s163.50 in TO Super
vising Principal J.. H.. Love. Since that
time v dollars and a half has been
received and there Is a little more
to come in, so that the entire pro-
ceeds win be between s170 and S175.
The credit for this amount is to be
divided equally between the I'VE asso-
Citations and Ne n to be used, 10
finance the field day meet. Friday
June 6, when the. childref from all
over the township will compete In the
various athletic events.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
Ride In Air TO Enlist


Opportunity is offered all those who
are DESTROYS OF riding through the air
TO secure an airplane trip Tree of
charge, provided he enlists in the
aviation service of the United States
government.
This fact was made public several
days ago when Lieutenant Colonel o.
MISSIONER, of the Air Service, an
nounced that all men who express
themselves willing to enlist In aviation
service will be transported to the
nearest aviation field, where the en-
listment may be made complete.
It has see recommended by OFF,
Gals of the air service that any wish
ing a ride under the foregoing terms
notify the commanding officer of the
encampment nearest the place of en-
listment either by telephone, letter or
postcard.
Those who enlist before going up In
an airplane are compelled to sign a
release card which makes the govern
ment irresponsible for n accident
during the fight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
KEYPORT

Mrs. l.. Brewer Walling is spending
several days with relatives at Cherry
Valley, N. Y.
Mrs. Thomas Rosevear, of New
York, was a local visitor on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roseyear and daughter
expect to open their summer home OF
Main street the second week in June.
Miss Dorothy Ogden, of East
Orange, spent the weekend as the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. J.. A. Hoff.
Rev. John r. Reeves was the guest
of relatives at Asbury Park Monday.
Fred Sieben was the guest of
friends at Washington on Sunday.
Aviator Cyrus j. Zimmerman has
purchased a new roadster which is
capable of making a speed of seventy
miles an hour. ICY" being master of
the air in this vicinity will also prob
ably control the roads, and 1t Will be-
hoove our pedestrians to stop, look
and listen before crossing the streets
in the future.
Mrs. A. A. Dykstra will entertain
the members of the Guild OF the Re-
formed ehurch at her home on Maple
Place this afternoon.
Mrs. William Lambertson win en-
terrain h members of the Ladies'
Aid at her home on Division street
Wednesday afternoon.
~Seabrooke Schanck, of Camp Dix,
spent the weekend with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John g. Schanck.[
Mrs. o.. G. Bogardus will entertain
the Card Club at her home this after
this being the final meeting of
the season.
Raritan Hose Company. having
purchased the lot adjoining the Pres
byterian church. will remove their
building now on Division street TO the
newly purchased site in the near
future. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. b.. B. Huylar and
daughters. Misses Mildred and Cora
Huylar, of First street, were visitors
at Washington Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Magee. of
Brooklyn, were the Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Warwick.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Mathews. of
Red Bank. spent Sunday with the
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
N. Johnston.
Clarence r. Templeton is spending
a few days in Cleveland, Ohio.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
MATAWAN

Commencing Decoration Day and
every holiday thereafter the Matawan
postof1lce will be open until IL o'clock
In the morning. and closed for the
balance of the day. Mail, however,
win be dispatched the same as usual.
~The regular monthly meeting and
annual election of officers of the Mems
Club of the First Methodist church
will be held in the lecture room OF the
church tomorrow night at s o'clock.
Miss Lillian Thomas, Miss Myrtle
Philips, of East Orange, Miss Frankie
Lloyd of Nutley and Miss Dorothy
Dennis of Newark, were the guests of
Mrs. Ronson J. Warne in Broad street
over the week end. On Saturday Mrs.
Warne and her guests motored to
Asbury Park.
Alfred Davis. of the United States
navy, m a member of the crew of
the battleship Ohio, which is now at
Philadelphia, is enjoying a twelve
days furlough at his home here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
School News for South Gmboy
Ru Sreofal corre,ronde.l.

BIZ Snecfdl Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY, May 27.-A new
school paper has made it's appearance
In the local High School. The latest
Is known as the Chronicle and Is
edited by the students OF the school.
Last year the Current Suspense" was
placed before the student body but
was no great success owing to oppo-
sition by the faculty.
The Junior Glass reception to the
graduating class of the local high
school will be held in the new audi
forum June 81. Prof. Howlands
Jass Kings will furnish the music for
the occasion.
The commencement exercises of the
Eigh School will be held on the eve
ling of June 26th. Miss Margaret
Brown is the honor" student of the
1919 class, having completed her -four
years york with the highest general
average.
The junior class OF the high school
expect to hold a benefit performance
in the Empire Theatre at some time
IN the near future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
JAMESBURG

Gaetano Mistretta, Of this place,
after -four days in the county work
house decided that he would pay a
fine of $3.50 that was levied against
him at a hearing before Justice of
the Peace William Paxton who fined
the mar after listening to the evil
dence of Agent Wilcox. of the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ami
mails. Of Asbury Park, who charged
the prisoner with driving a horse with
sores on his body. He refused to pay
his fine, declaring hat he would stay
for life in Jail rather than pay a fine.
Addison Applegate has arrived at
his home here and received his ION
orable discharge from the army.
Horace Jennings has arrived at Camp
Dix and is awaiting his discharge.
For the first time in the history of
the borough hall Marshal Fillhower
was compelled to decide that his
headquarters was not a Jail for
horses. This was brought about when
Michael Shekiro. of this place. ar
rested a horse hat was trespassing
on his newly-plowed garden. He
figured that a jail sentence would do
the animal good. On his arrival at
the borough headquarters he was adj
vised to take the animal~home and
enter suit against the owner for any
damages done.
John Vohman returned home Tues
day from Glassboro. where he spent
the weekend with his brother, Henry
Vohman.
Miss Pearl HAMPTON was a week
end guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Russell Butler of Tottenville.
Earl Hampton returned home for
the weekend after his first trip TO
Brest. France, He is engaged in the
transport service and conveyed the
thousand troops who will be used
in the army OF occupation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
SPOISW00p

Max Welsh, of New York City
spent the weekend with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Welsh.
Fred Sharp, son OF Mr.. and Mrs,
James Sharp, who has been stationed
at the Canal Zone, Panama, has been
h~onorably discharged from the serv-
ice and is at his home here.
Miss Laura HUM spent from Fri
day until Sunday evening with her
sister, Mrs. Thomas Grose, at Ridge
field Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Shelters, of
Newark. spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. James Bennett.
John Doyle, of Railway, spent Sum-
day at the home of Mrs. Mary HUM.
Miss Mary Merz has been voted the
most popular girl in Spotswood at a
recent contest conducted at this place
by a travelling theatrical company.
Ensign Otto Johans, of New York
City, spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. John Stevens.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
k[YPORT CHURCH
EXCEEDS QUOTA
$1,762.52 Raised in Centen-
nary Drive by Calvary NJ. {.
Church Workers
BIZ Special corrssrondsrt.

KEYPORT. May 27:zCalvary NJ.
E. church exceeded its quota in the
Centenary drive which concluded
Sunday night. having received SUBJ
scriptions for $%1,762.52, the quota be-
ing $1,746. At ? o'clock Sunday af-
ternoon the church lacked $137 of
the quota and special efforts were
made by the committees to raise the
amount needed, with the result that
the church went Owe the top as prac-
tically every church in the drive is
doing. Edwin H. Wharton. chairman
of the team captains, worked most
enthusiastically and the result is due
greatly 10 his efforts. John r. Lath-
am, of the executive committee, also
worked faithfully.
The team captains included Amos
Brown, Leon Garrison, w. s. Wallace,
Mrs. Matte Butler, William s.. Brow
er. Mrs. Charles Kruser, Charles
Adare. Miss Annie L. Tilton. Mrs.
Garrett Van Gjesen. Mrs. Roy Harris.
= Each captain had several assistants
and every member of the congrega-
ton was visited. Several contribu-
lions have been given which have not
been included in the final amount an
pounced and when AN subscriptions
are on hand IL is expected hat about
$500 will be in the fund.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
Honor Mrs. Jensen at FordS
~ srectaI corrrsronarnr.

81 spectuI Corressonaenr
FORDS, May 27:-In honor Of the
OF Mrs. Charles Jensen, of
= oros, a surprise party was given to
her recently. A very ENJOYABLE day
was spent. one of the features was q
piano selection by Mrs. Charles KRIS
tey.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Rasmus johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. John
kinney. Mr.. n Mrs. Charles Neary,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Kistriop. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Jensen, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Lauritzen, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jen-
sen, Mrs. Chris Beauregard and
Messrs. William Peterson and Alfred
Peterson, Willard and Robert Neary
and Louis Jensen, the Misses Agne
Lauritzen. Edna Lauritzen, Flora
Jensen and Gladys Jensen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
Funeral for George Story

SOUTH AMBoY, May 27:-The
funeral services of the late George
Story were held from his late resi-
dence on Broadway and from the M
p. church yesterday afternoon and
were largely attended by relatives
and friends of the deceased. Mr.. Story
has been suffering for some months
past but IL was just recently that he
has been confined TO his home. The
services were held from his home al
2:30, and 3 o'clock from the church,
the Rev. Mr.. Slater, of the NJ. p.
church, officiating.
Following the services interment
was made in Christ church cemetery
of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
Car Ditched, Robbed by Men
Who Make Getaway In Auto
su sptcfaI cofrespondent.

81 Special Correspondent
SOUTH AMBOY, May 27-On Sun
day night al automobile en- route to
New York city got beyond control OF
its driver and after skidding along
landed in the deep ditch along the +.
r.. r.. right OF way. The driver not
being able to get the car out of the
ditch without assistance, came TO
Briggs garage of this city. He was
warned to return to the car immedi-
ately- rs there was danger OF some
one taking away everything loose.
Upon his return he found about a half
dozen men around Z touring car at
work trying to get the al out Of the
ditch and falling In this taking of
fixtures and removing tools. The man
gave chase but no one was caught.
The matter was reported to the local
police, who are working on the ease.
The wrecking machine from Briggs
garage went to the scene of the acct
dent and succeeded In righting the
machine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
South Amboy Soldiers Home
By Special Correspondent

By Special Correspondent
SOUTH AMBOY, May 27.-Dr.~E
#. Weber who has served with the
u. S. Army In France as a first lieu
tenant a arrived in This country,
While abroad Lieut.. Weber had the
distinction of rendering medical at
tention and being attached to a unit
which was composed OF men mostly
from his W home town.
David Quinlain of the 18th Divis-
ion Military Police and a former pa
trolman In this city is now at Camp
Dix awaiting discharge. Upon his be-
ing released from the Army he will
once more take up his duties on the
local force.
Private Thos. j. Kennedy of the
machine gun battalion attached tc
the 311th Infantry spent Sunday with
his mother in this city.
Lawrence Agan of B~ordentown ave-
u expects to leave this city tomor-
row and try his fortune in the gold
en- west. Agan was in the u. 8. Army
Abroad and upon his return tool up
his former duties with the dupont
Company at Parlin. He has however
resigned this latter position.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
MORGANVILLE.

Miss Josephine Crime. of Matawar
spent Sunday with Mrs. John Crime.
Miss Alice Frazer, of Newark, spent
Sunday with her father. William Fra
ger.
Miss Mae swab, of Elizabeth. spent
Sunday with her sister, Mrs. James
Kilcomns.
Louise Suits was a New Br4sswick
visitor Sunday.
Bernett Bennett. Of New York,
spent Sunday at home.
Mrs. Nivision, Of Bayonne, spent
Sunday with Mrs. George Frazer.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold
a strawberry festival on Wednesday
evening. the 2Sth at the NJ. e. church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Heyer and
daughter, of Matawan were Morgan
Vile visitors Sunday.
Mrs. Maud R/tcliff, Of New York,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Ratcliff.
Mrs. John Heyer Was an out Of town
Z Nj. Reeves and Mr.. Elmer Geran.
OF Matawan. spoke in the M. E. church
on Sunday evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
Given 80 Days for Driving Auto
While in intoxicated Condition

~ cpcrtut C0rTeSpoHdcHf
HELMErTA, May 27:-Recorder
James Deming had before him Mon
day afternoon William Gordon, OF
near Prospect Plains, charged by
Marshal Thomas Mount With driving
la car while intoxicated. Recorder
'Deming imposed the only penalty
prescribed by law with a sentence of
thirty days at hard labor in the
workhouse at New Brunswick. In
the car at the time were three small
children of Gordon's and when he
was seen to be zigzagging the car
about The streets word was sent to
the officer who arrived just as Gordon
ditched the car, children and all. How
they escaped death is a miracle. He
was taken to the borough lookup
pending the hearing and later to the
county Jail. A neighbor Of Gordon's.
Arthur Thompson, was sentenced
several days ago to twenty days in
the Mercer county workhouse charged
with driving a car while intoxicated
and Is serving the sentence.
The Gordon children were taken
care of by Recorder Deming's family
pending their return home last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
South AmbOy Militia TO Parade

SOUTH AMBOY, May 27-All
members of Company F are notified
to be at the Armory Friday morning
not later than $3.50 in order to partic-
ipate in the Memorial Day celebra-
ton. First call will be sounded al
e~ight-twenty, followed by assembly
call at eight-thirty.N Men will veal
full uniform with cartridge belt. BY
order of Z. O. Roddy, Captain Com
manding. ,
The recently eleded non-commis:
stoned officers of Company + will
travel to New Brunswick on Thursday
night and there be given an examina-
ton for their warrants.
Due TO a mistake yesterdays edition
of the EVENING NEWS stated that
the Company + benefit would be held
last evening. The notice should have
stated that It will be held at the EN-
pire theatre on Monday night June 2
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
Medals for keyport Women
sy speeiai corresronderf.

kEYPoRT, May 27-The mem
pers OF the Women's Liberty Loan
committee have received medals from
n U. 5. treasury as token of appre-
citation for the work done in tbe 6ve
Liberty Loan drives, the medal being
mad a captured German can
non. The work OF distribution is in
the hands of the chairman, Mrs. A.
NJ. Brown, assisted by Mrs. Arthur
>. a Buskirk, Mrs. Horace S. Bur
rowes and Miss Jennie Moore. The
medals are most attractive and came
as a great surprise to the committee
and 1t is needless to saw that thev sre
greatly appreciated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-05-27
Surprise Party at Woodbridge

bV Special CO.fe8pOndenk. :
WOODBRIDGE, May 27:-AN sur
prise party was held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Wolley recently in
honor of the sixteenth birthday of
their daughter Beatrice. After a de-
ightful evening refreshments were
served. Miss Wolley received many
beautiful and useful gifts.
Among those present were Rev.
and Mrs. l.. v. Bushman, Mr.. and
Mrs. b. Wolley, Mr. and Mrs. G..
Boyc, Mr.. and Mrs. f. Boyc, the
Misses Frances Kugen. Edna John
son, Rose Jamie. Sadie Huber, NJ.
Miller, NJ Kouger, b. DeRussey. G..
Huber, e. Peterson, Il. Hanson, s.
Hanson, H.. Happen, G. Happen, C.
Peterson and A. Levi.