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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07
Three Jamesbug Boys Back
After ShOrt-LiVed Journey

JAMESBURG, Feb. THE deter
mination of three OF Jamesburg's fu-
ture greats to see the world was nipp-
ed in the bud several hours after the
plan decided on by the youthful tour
lists had been put int effect.
The three boys who had fancied
grievances against the way things
were run at home were: Clifford Sned-
eker, aged fourteen, son of Mrs. Mar
Gus Snedeker; Stephen Zelaska. aged
eleven, who lives next to Snedeker,
and William Mount, aged twelve, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Mount.
The first hat the parents knew OF
the runaways taking French leave was
on Wednesday night when they were
missed at bedtime. A triple nvestiga-
ton told the same story and Marshal
Fillhower was notified and an all
night search started without result.
The first clue given was when It was
learned that Snedeker and Zelaslza
had taken blankets and the former
was the cashier-he having half a dol
lar. Suspicion led to a search being
made of the woods and this proved the
right tip and the boys were seen
Thursday morning walking toward
Hightstown in true tourist style, with
their pack on their backs. Word was
sent to Highttown and the trio wera
landed by the police of that town and
returned to their anxious n angry
parents.
The Snedeker boy left a note of his
determination to see the world and al
! so complaining of the refusal of his
mother to allow him to play with n
certain friend. The Mount boy also
told of his reason for leaving home
owing to the poor showing that he had
made with his studies at school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07
JAMESBURG

Privates Henry Schwigert and
George Grove of Camp Raritan. spent
the week end at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Jobes.
The casualty list of Wednesday con-
tanned the name OF Private Frank
Brown, OF J~amesburg. and contained
the information that he was slightly
wounded il action. He was indicted
into service from Jamesburg and ven
to Camp Dix with the first contin-
gent early in the summer OF 1917, and
was a member of the 309th machine
gun battalion. For some months
nothing was heard from him. He had
no relatives at this place and boarded
at the home of Mrs. Leming.
Lieutenant OF Engineers Charles
Hammer. who has spent several
months at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Milton i. voorhees,, started for Chi
cage, on Wednesday OF this week to
resume his duties as a civilian as en-
gineer of mines. He was graduated
from the Colorado School of Mines.
Mrs. Hammer, nee Miss Helen Voor-
hees, will remain at her home here
for some time yet.
Sergeant Isaac b. Jennings, an in
%structor In aviation at Kelly Field.
Texas is enjoying a visit with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jennings.
He arrived wednesday Of this week.
Mechanics Home Council, Junior
Order of United American Mechanics,
have added two more members to
their roster. David Richmond and
Vernon Brown, of this place, were In
itiated at the last meeting.
Mrs. Furman Dormer has just pass
ed through a very trying operation
in a Trenton hospital. While of a
very dangerous nature ii is thought
that the operation will be successful.
Jamesburg high school basketball
team went to Freehold and played the
high school five in a game that was
of but little interest. though the score
was close. Jamesburg continued its
losing streak n came out second
best by the score OF Z to 10.
Walter /. Westeryelt is i'll with an
attack of the grip.
John II. Baremore is still confined
to his home with a painful illness thai
makes navigation very painful and
has been in bed the greater portion
OF the time.
Warren Emens, William Weisert
Garyson Van Cleaf and Russell Van
denburg made up a party of basket
ball rooters who attended the Free
hoId-Jamesburg high game Wedn@-
day night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07
KEASBET

A well attended drill of Company b.
New Jersey Reserves. was held In
Rogan's Mall last night.
Owing to the fact that the Fords
Fire Company now have a new auto
fire apparatus, the men will be unable
to drill in the fire house any more.
They have been fortunate In securing
Rogan's Hall. Plans are being formu-
lated by the men to hold a minstrel
show in the near future. Several com
mittees have been appointed. The To-
cal company will be soon equipped
with new overcoats.
A Joint meeting OF the Camp Fire
Girls and the Boy Scouts of America,
Troop /. will be held tonight in Rog-
ans Hall. Several interesting topics
will be discussed. A pleasing social
program has been arranged by the
girls. Refreshments win be served.
Several changes in the standing OF
the teams in the firemen's pinochle
tournament here are expected tonight
as several of the leading teams will
meet.
Mrs. Edison Day of PlainAeId, visited
her sister, Mrs. Charles Pfeiffer, yes
terday.
Mrs. George Schmidt and daughter,
Mrs. Russell yroom spent last night
out Of town.
Mrs. John Burke and daughter Ia
Verne, OF Perth Amboy, visited he
parents here yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07
Fire at keasbey Plant Does
Little Damage; Cause in Doubt

KEASBEY, Feb. Fire, believed
TO have originated from an incendiary
cause. did slight damage to n of the
dryers OF the National Fireproofind
plant at Gao o'clock last night.
Several persons noticed flames
shooting out from the dryers and an
alarm was sent in and both the Pro-
lection Fire Company No. 1 and the
Keasbey. Junior Fire company re-
sponded and soon had streams of wat
err on the blaze. The firemen a the
blaze under control before 1t could do
any serious damage TO the plant. Had
it not been for the timely arrival OF
both fire companies. the flames would
have spread to other portions Of the
plant The fire fighters did very efil-
cient work under Acting Chief James
Quish. ActingChief Quish estimated
the damage as slight.
Owing to the fact hat there had
been no fire ear the dryer, 1t Is be-
lieved that the fire was caused by in
cendiarism. In a statement to the
EVENING NEWS correspondent, the
night Waterman at the plant, said he
had not noticed any blaze at the dryer
when he made his round shortly be-
fore the alarm was turned in.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07
B A N

night was well attended. Rev. Reyn-
dds lectured on the bible and illus
trated his talk with stereoptcon
slides.
Thomas Fury. who enlisted in the
United States navy for the period of
the war, has been released from SER
vice and is now at his home here.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Ladies' Guild of the First Methodist
church, was held last night in the lee
ture room of the church, following
the union prayer service in the First
Presbyterian church. Refreshments
were served.
William A. Close T. and M. Com
pany is thinking of disposing of their
large plant at the Matawan station
and a firm from Elizabeth has been
inspecting the building and grounds
with a view of purchasing the plant.
If the deal goes through it is under
stood that the new firm will carry in
addition to the large stock now carried
by the company a complete line of
lumber and hardware.
Mrs. j. t.. Sutphin entertained this
week Mrs. Charles L. Brown of Long
Branch.
d. v. Fearn, who has been spend
ing several weeks in town in the in
tcrest of John Wickam accompany,
has returned to his home in SPRING
field. Ohio. 4 1SsaE
Sneak thieves last night broke into
the store of the Great Atlantic and
Jaciic Tea Company in Main street.
Entrance was gainde to the building
through a rear window. The robbery
wos discovered this morning by the
manager, Jay Morris. Marshal John
Mulsoff was notified and after max
ing a complete investigation declared
the work had been done by boys.
Just how much is missing Is not
known, but a large number of pen
mics in the cash register were taken.
This is the second or third time tho
store has been entered. the time hte
work was traced to boys and they
were arrested and held by Recorder
Hillard Low. Marshal Mulsoff says
he is sure he knows the party who
did last nights job and will make ar
rests in the near future.
Mrs. Sidney Bruce Tggleston has
returned to her home here after
spending seevral days in New York
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07
MATAWAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward p. Brown, of
Matawan have announced the mar
rage of their daughter, Miss Helen
Gouide Brown, to David S. Martin. of
Old Bridge. The wedding took place
on the brides birthday, January IS,
the ceremony being performed by the
Rev. John Allen. pastor of the. M. f.
church here. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
are residing in Old Bridge, where Mr..
Martin is in the garage business.
Miss Blanche Lambertson attended
a v'eddin~ i'm Newark on Sunday.
The ladies' parsonage Of the First
methodist church will meet at the
home of Mrs. J.. 7. Cowles tonight
and plan for the annual Valentine So
cial to be held in the lecture room of
the church on February II.
Mrs. E. A. Smith is spending sew
eral days IN Elmcra visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Robert Sealey.
Fred Burlew who recently has been
mustered out of the service of the
United States, will open an office in
Newark for Che practice of law.
The lectur of Rev. T. j. b. Reyn-
Odds, secretary of Monmouth County
Bible Society. in the lecture room Of
the First Presbyterian church lasr
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07
KEYP0RT

Phelps Cherry was a visitor at New
York Wednesday.
Borough Collector Charles r. Davi-
son attended the automobile show at
New York Wednesday.
Carlos NJ. Carrasquillo was a visitor
at New York on Wednesday. He ex-
poets to return TO his home in Huma-
cao. p. r., on March 1.
Mrs. ID. Il. Frantz, OF Wilkes-Barre,
Pa, is spending several weeks with
her son. Karl F'rantz and family.
The Peoples Store was closed sew
eral days this week owing TO the sud-
den death of the proprietor's daugh-
ter in New York. Mr.. Singers daugh-
ter died from blood poisoning which
is said to have come from an infected
tooth.
Mrs. Henry Warwick was the guest
of o~ut-of-town relatives on Wednes-
day.
Lieut.. Russell M. vanKirk, OF
Bradley Beach, was the guest of MI.
and Mrs. NJ. Lester Terry Wednesday.
Lieut.. VanKirk has just returned
from overseas duty and received his
discharge from the army last week.
He was the first pupil for instruction
IN flying OF Cyrus X. Zimmerman, of
Osborne street, who is now testing
out the flying boats of the Aeroma-
rine company. Mr.. Zimmerman was
formerly civilian instructor in flying
in Texas.
A number of employees OF the Aero
marine Plane Sc Motor Company were
discharged the past week. The plant
has been running with a considerable
number Of employees until recently
when hands were laid off almost
weekly.
T.. Il. Cline, of Church street, was
elected vice president of the New
Jersey Monument Dealers Association
at the meeting held in Trenton on
Tuesday and Wednesday. The meet
ing was held In the Trenton House
with forty members present. also rep
~resentatives from the quarries of
Vermont with other allied trades to
the number OF about twenty. In tbs
evening tho banquet was served
covers for seventSsaye being iced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07
SOUTH AMBOY

j. A. Ross. who for some time has
resided in this city, but later moved
to his home in Yineland, visited in this
city yesterday. He has been in the
army transport service for several
months now. and has had several trips
across. He is at present located at q
naval base in Virginia He is COM
missioned as second engineer.
Mrs. J. A. Couversier, who has lived
at her home in Broadway for many
years, is now moved to Batesville, Ala
Sergeant Charles Hubs. who has
just returned from overseas and who
has been there for many months. WIS.,
tied with his parents in Augusta street
on Wednesday. and told of many in
teresting experiences he had gone
through. He Is at present located at
Camp Merritt, where he will remain
until mustered out.
The Americans and the Belgians
will line up tonight in a three-game
match OF bowling on the "Y" strips
NJ. J. Morrissey and j. A. Newmey.
er. both OF this city. attended the au-
tomobile show in New York city yes.
terday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07

Sergeant Angelo Del Percio, Of
Camp Dix, is visiting with his relatives
in Lefferts street, on a short leave.
Del Percio is stationed at Camp Dix,
and has been there for many months,
but expects to be mustered out short
". His brother Thomas is still with
the A. +. +. in France.
Arrangements are fast being COM
plcted for the dance and reception to
be held in St. Mary's hall on February
18th. The dance is being given by he
newly formulated Catholic Club. and
as this is their initial dance. they are
sure of making it n OF the greatest
hits" eyer scored here before. 1t was
thought that on account of the death
of Monsignor Brady, this affair would
be called off, but not having been. the
event will be a sure success. The dec
o~rations are already being put up, and
arrangements ave been made for eI-
cellent music for that night.
Rev. Thomas A. Gribbon, formerly
of st. Mary's church in this city, has
returned to his home in West Berlin.
where he now is in charge OF one of
the churches there. He states hat he
enjoys coming to this city once in a
while. although he finds his people in
West Berlin very fine.
Secretary Of tho Y. NJ. G. A. Crosby
Matthews and J. l.. Applegate are Wis
iting in Philadelphia on business for
the local institution, and win an
nounce their plans as completed when
they return tomorrow.
The local Y. NJ. c. A. bowling team
that has won five matches out of six
rolled, will journey to Keyport on
Monday night where they will roll a
return game with the "Y'' men of that
pace. Two weeks ago the locals took
three games from these men by large
margins on the local alleys.
Miss May Fleming was among the
visitors in Perth Amboy yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07
SEWAREM

The Civic League Association me
T1esdaSyaftefnsoa. Mrs. Ballard cam,
out from New York 10 preside. Mrs
C. NJ. Cooper and Mrs. w. #. Ames
also came out from New York for
the meeting. Routine business wos
transacted. The nominating COM
mittce consists OF Mrs. C. M. Cooper,
Mrs. w. w. Jackson and Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Ballard. Mrs. Cooper and Mrs.
Ames were appointed as delegates to
the league to enforce peace held at
the Waldorf-Astoria In New York on
yand Thursday.
Mrs. Charles J. Demarest and Miss
Marie Demarest, OF Cliff road. were
the dinner and theatre guests OF Mrs.
J.. V. Murphy on Thursday evening at
her winter home in Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07


ely as the guest OF her mother. Mrs.
J.. Breen.
Mayor and Mrs. Arris B. Henderson
have taken up their residence at the
Hotel st. George in Brooklyn, for
the balance of the winter.
Mrs. Edward Updegram has return
ed to her home here in the Parker
partments after spending a few days
in New York city with her sister.
The first meeting of the Blue Birds
for the year 1918 was held at the
home of ISIS Pauline Magee on We'd
nesday. officers for the year were
elected as follows: President, Miss
Ethel Eggleston: vice president, Miss
Pauline Magee; secretary, Miss Helen
Cotrell; treasurer, Grace Van Pelt.
Following the election a social time
was enjoyed. The next meeting will
be held at the home of Miss Frances
Halleran in Little street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07
ROOSEVELT

The Holy Name Society cuchre last
night proved a great social success.
Beautiful prizes were awarded to the
successful players. who won the most
games. Afetr the games ladies of the
parish served a lunch. The commit
tee IS grateful to all who SO pener-
ously donated prizes.
Misses Waltes Baldwin and Mary
Donnelly were Perth Amboy visitors
yesterday.
Tomorrow night will see the Forest
c~s he-e ~ the limelight in entertain
ing socially. Ukranian hall has been
t"Fr-ifn'lv decorated with American
flags and flowers. The committee has
given much attention to the dance
floor. Good music has been engaged
for the affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07
Woodbridge Man Reported
Slightly Wounded In Action

One county man and no local men
are reported on the official casualty
list concerning the wounds received
by the American boys in France. The
total number listed for the day is
1,of4 n the New Jersey boys re-
ported IS wounded are fifty-one IN
number. The citation list was also
issued today and the name of one
New Jersey man appears thereon as
receiving the distinguished cross for
conspicuous gallantry under heavy
shell fire.
The man on the war departments
report from this county is Edward
William Walsh, of S45 Main street,
Woodbridge. wounded slightly in ac-
ton,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-07
IT'S WELL
TO KNOW
That Chasco-vin Is Almost Sure to
Keep h "Flu" Away.
Don't Trine With n Cold.

If you have a cold or feel one de-
yeioping, or IL you are weak and run
down from the flu or other causes,
chasco-Vin, tbs iron and tasteless
cod liver tonic will help you to quick
ly regain your heath and do more TO
ward off the Flu and its attendant
dangers than anything else.
Take II before and after each meal
and at bedtime and il will Increase
your strength and vitality, often 100
per cent in two weeks time. But you
must take it regularly.
C~hasco-Vin is sold in Perth AInboy
by the Raritan Drug Co., Smith and
Maple Streets. Board OF Trade Build
inP-Adv.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1919-03-08

After winter of voluminous wraps
and a great showing of ample capes
for spring, some trim and very prac-
teal coats have appeared among new
arrivals in outer garments. These pur-
Doseful and businesslike wraps have
no superfluous fullness. To see one Is
to begrudge its wearer the joys 1t
suggests-sea voyages, motor tours,
tramps afield. all sorts of outdoor ac-
tivities, TO be enjoyed without fear of
wind or weather. And they are more
rhan presentable. They have good
gtyle all their own.
An example of smartness in a good
GOA: for general wear is pictured
above. 1t is double-breasted, with panel
front, full enough to be comfortable,
no natter what the demands upon it.
II is of heavy cheviot in n gray mix
lure and has everything to recon-
mend 1t to the active. outdoor woman.
In point of style, its neatness and fine
adjustment place 1t at the head of its
class. 1t is cut cleverly and on orig
Iual lines, and 1t is faultlessly finished.
A moderately wide belt is tackled to
the coat and fastens with a big bone
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1919-03-08

II IL were not for ever varying
blOuses. that lend the spice of variety
IA the tailored suit, we might finally
grow tired of that mainstay of the
American woman's wardrobe. But
with the incoming of each new sea-
sen comes n glorious company of new
blOuses and each time we are con-
vlnced that they are the lovliest ever
seen. The business of selecting ones
new suit is settled, once and for all,
and this out of the way, the matter
of selecting blouses begins, and Is
never settled once and for all. We
gather them in at short intervals,
month after month, and part company
they have seen long service.
Handmade blouses, elegantly de-
signed and beautifully finished, never
loose their charm for gentlewomen.
And they are among her prerogatives,
be she rich or not; for she can learn
to make them for herself. Even when
bought in the shops the simplest ones
are not very high priced. But blouses
run through n wide range of materi-
ais and prices; all the way from filmy
georgette and fine batiste TO wash silk
and satins, with prices varying as
much as materials.
In materials, georgette crepe has
won, and held for some time, first
place in the esteem of women. 1t is
incomparably dainty. and a more beau
>tiful fabric has not yet been imagined.
1t is too durable to be classed among
the luxuries; nothing stands the test
of constant wear better. Here are
two new georgette blouses, among
many others, that have characters
ecs that are just now demanded of
blouses. They are patterned after the
slip-over style, they button in the
back, are long-sleeved, have round
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1919-03-08
TuIIe for the Slender.

1t Is somewhat of gift to know
ones limitations, but if you happen to
be stout, don't try to look like a rose
or a butterfly. Use little will power
and cut tulle and airy materials out of
your wardrobe. Have you ever seen a
stout woman sailing along the street
with wind-inflated silk dress? From
loon that has landed in the wrong
place. Flowing military capes should
also be debarred from the stout wom-
ans wardrobe. These garments are
hard to wear and none save tall, slen-
der women, with beautifully graceful
carriages, and young Red Riding Hood
types of girls look well in them.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1919-03-08

button at the left of the center, ba.
anced by sister button at the right.
The coat fastens with two of these
large buttons, and two smaller ones
give a good account of themselves on
the cozy, convertible collar, where
they do duty in fastening 1t up about
the neck when needed. There are two
set-in pockets, one at each side.
Coats of this kind are from four to
six inches shorter than the dress un-
der them. They are equal to several
seasons wear, and are therefore con-
sentative in style. They do not vary
much from year to year, but bear COM
parison with more fanciful garments
without disadvantage to themselves.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1919-03-08
When off Duty.

Nervous girls, even in the comfor-
table corsets and loose one-piece
dresses that are the style now, are apt
to feel restrained In street clothes.
However, about the house there is a
chance to relax and every Opportun-
ity to do so should be taken. Loose
smocks, middies or even negligees
should be INDUCED in, particularly by
the business girl when "off duty"
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1919-03-08

necks and are simply trimmed with
bead and silk embroidery. The blouse
at the left achieves an individual touch
by its novel neck finish of square tabs,
and that at the right has little set
In chemisette in cream color that
makes a lovely contrast with blue or
apricot or orchid pink or whatever col
or is chosen. The beads used In the
odd embroidered designs are dark in
color.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1919-03-08
Made With Deep HENS.

Many of the new organdie and other
sheer frocks are made with hens so
deep as to meet midway from the
ankles to the waistline. This makes
the frock set rather better than other
wise, because of the added weight at
the lower half Of the skirt, and also
renders skirt made Of transparent
material less transparent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-24
Chicago Livestock.

Chicago, Sept. "a Hogs Re
ceipts. $4,000; unevenly steady to
Csc lower; heavy. $16.5O@17.75;
medium, $16.75018; light, $1T018;
light light, s16@175O; heavy pack
ing sows, smooth. $16@16.5O; pack
ing sows, rough, s15.25@15.75; pigs,
$1501625.
Cattle-Receipts, 1900; firm;
beef steers, medium and heavy
weight, choice and prime, $15.250
1875; medium end good, $10.750
1925; common, $8.25@10.75; light
weight, good and choice, SAC
1855; common and medium, $50
1875; utcher cattle, heifers, $3.50
@14.75; cows, $625013.35; Gamers
and cutters. $5.35@625; veal calves
$20.25021.50; feeder steers, $40
1925; stocker steers. $6-2501O;
western range steers, $8915; cows
and heifers, $6.25@13.
Sheep-Receipts, 1900; firm;
lambs, $12.50015.5O; culls and COM
mon, $8012.25; ewes: medium,
good and choice. $6250725; culls
and common, $2@5.75; breeding, 81
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