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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21
PLAN ELABORATE MEMORIAL
PROGRAM At SOUTH AMBOY
By Special Correspondent.

~ SDtCtuf C0fTeSbOHdenk.
SOUTH AMBOY. May 21-Present
indications arc hat the coming
Memorial Day celebration will sur-
pass any similar event in the past.
not excluding last years monster
event. 1t will be remembered that
last year the boys from this section
had just returned in large numbers
and several score were in the line OF
march with the G.. A. II.
This year these same boys are talk
ing an active part in the program. A
committee of ex-service men headed
by p. II. Locker from the American
Legion are cooperating with the G. A.
RS committee headed by George
Seward. Sr.N
been engaged for the parade. A fir
ing squad has been selected from the
post, and rifles have beer secured
from the General Ordnance Depot at
Morgan through the courtesy of Ser
geant CARL NJ. Stuart. The firing
squad will be uniformed while the
other members of the legion who will
march VIII be In "civies."
The Memorial Day parade will
start at o O'Clock from the legion
headquarters, and cars will be pro-
vided for members of the G.. A. r.,
the speakers and the children who
usually join in the procession to pay
homage to the memory of the de-
parted veterans.
There Will be a service In Christ
church cemetery, where the principal
address Is to be delivered by the Rev,
H.. G. Mitchell. There will also be q
service in st. Mary's cemetery. where
the address will be made by the Rev.
George Welsh. who Is the chaplain OF
the local post.
There are men who died in service
buried at the present time In this
city. The legion is considering hold
ing services over one of these graves
Plans are already under way for a
short service in the City Hall Park
where the unknown dead will be
honored and a wreath placed on one
of the cannon in their honor and in
recognition of their sacrifice.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21
Report

Mayor and Mrs. o. c. Bogardus have
returned from a few days spent at
their summer home In the 'Pocono
mountains. .
Mrs. Euretta ogden has returned
from several days spent at Atlantic
City.
The American Legion dance will be
held this evening in the High school
auditorium When Gardeners orchestra
will furnish the music for the occa-
SION.
Mrs. A. c. Brady has organized a
club of girls who attend Calvary NJ. 4.
church, the club being organized on
Tuesday night. Tentative plans Tor
work to be done during the coming
were made. after which a So
cial hour followed.
Mrs. Anna Osborn and daughter
Miss Helen Osborn spent Thursday
with friends at New York.
Mrs. John Templeton spent several
days his week with relatives ID
Brooklyn.
The examination for clerk carrier
for the local post Office MIL be held
at the High school on Saturday.
Corona Council. 10. 1886. will OBJ
serve tho annual anniversary In June
by attending service at the Reformed
church when the pastor. Rev. f.. L. Is.
REYNOLDS will deliver an appropriate
address. illustrated by the stereopti-
cor ni aSs,&s
Mrs. Harvey Bedle will entertain the
Tuesday afternoon 500 club at her
home on Tuesday of next week, this
being the final meeting OF the session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21
IOLf-|N-WALL
ONE WAY ROAD
That is One of Suggestions
Made by So. Amboy Cham
Der of ommerC
81 Special Correspondent.

b. Special Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY, May 21.-At the
meeting of the traffic committee Of
the Chamber of Commerce held Tues
day night recommendations were
made that steps he taken to relieve
h congestion at the hole in the
wall on Saturdays. sundays and holi-
days. One of the suggestions, and
the one that wilt DO carried 10 the
ctty officials. was that the roa
through the hole be made a one way
road" All traffic going South to be
diverted up Raritan street. over the
deep cut bridge to Main street and
down Main as far as Stevens avenuei
oil traffic going north to be passed
through the hole" 1t was pointed
out hat although the Raritan street
route was perhaps "A half mile lon
ger. it would facilitate matters so
much that It would be worth while.
This road has been recently taken
over by the ~Freeholders n placed
in first class condition. With this
scheme there would be no hold up
In traffic by two machines both going
in opposite directions meeting in the
''hole.'' The time saved in this man
ner alone would warrant the project
q trial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21
JAMESBURG WOMEN
TO AID LEGION POST
BIZ Special Correspondent.
MAJ

BIZ Special Correspondent.
JAMESBURG. May 21:-The
.Woman's. Auxiliary of the American
Legion held an enthusiastic meeting
in the high school building prepare
tory to the appointment of commit
tees who are to assist at the Decora-
ton Day celebration that Star Post.
American Legion, is to have on that
day. Not only did the or
the auxiliary respond but many who
were not identified with the organi-
cation offered their services. 1t was
decided 10 hold a bazaar on the after
noon and evening of May 20 in ad-
vance> of the regular Decoration Day
affair and will offer light refresh
ments to the many friends On Dec
Grafton Day a regular dinner will be
served as will a supper and this Will
combat the high cost of housekeep-
ing. A full list of the committees to
manage the two-day affair will short
ly be named and the auxiliary Will
meet on Tuesday night and the place
has not been definitely decided upon.
The Decoration Day celebration
promises to be the biggest affair ever
held in Jamesburg and the sta Post
American Legion are making plans
to entertain several thousand of their
friends.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21
Jamesburg

Prices orchestra will furnish the
music for the select dance to be given
at Lange's Hall Friday night, May 2S.
under the auspices of the following
committee: Misses Bessie Bolin, Mil
dred Brewer, Clara Martin, Elsie
Dawson, Alberta Jobes, Mrs. William
Frehan.
The South Middlesex Farmers AS
ISOLATION are planning to entertain
the largest crowd in their four years
at their select dance to be given in
Lange's Hall tonight.
Leroy Coombs has returned from
the Mckinley Hospital where he re-
ceived treatment owing to a large
splinter of wood entering his finger.
DIR. John Mccullough gave h finger
the needed attention.
Harry Hausman has entered the
employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company as checker at Helmetta.
Chairman j. Edmund MARRIOTT, or
the Citizens Memorial Day commit
tee, reports that great progress Is be-
ing made by the entire organization
that will insure the success OF the
committee. What promises to be the
best turnout Of the entire parade Is
that of the italian citizens. who have
already raised sufficient funds to pro-
vide a brass band for their portion
OF the parade. Other features are
promised. Two new names have been
added to their general ommlttee
Joseph Craporatto and Joseph FER
COLA. Full details of the celebration
will be announced at the final meet
ing 10 be held on Wednesday evening
at borough hall. Chairmen OF all
committees are urged to be present
at this final meeting in order that
reports may be made in full.
Willard Snedeker. who has been
boarding in Trenton while attenains
| the government school, a again
taken up his residence mere COLL
| muting daily to Trenton.
Mrs. Frank Emens. deputy state
councillor. a member of Pride or Me-
chanics Home Council, Sons ana
| daughters of Liberty, of this place
A., has returned from Atlantis Guy
| where she took part in the deilpera,
| tions of the annual convention anu
| was prominently spoken OF as d can
| didate for higher honors,
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Jobes have re
| ceived word of the birth or q son
horn to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jones'
the former their son. at Brooklyn.
Charles W. Thompson, athletic IN
structor at the Home for Boys re.
Gently operated on for a~pPenoiIl'n -
| his home at Greenwich. n. Y, is rap
idly recovering and expects to soon
again be active in his duties at the
! Home for BOYS. The latter Illness
, followed an attack of tonsllills; .o,,
There Is scheduled at borough nan
on saturday morning at ESQ a suit
Covering a bill of SO in which sha a-
nanka Brothers. of this place, are de-
PENDANTS and Frank Cook: OF monroe
township, the complainant. inc TOT
| mer refused to make settienhen,
niainine that the bill should not
have been over seventy-fve cents. A
49, will decide the case and Justice
William Paxton will preside.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21

According to estimates of the fuel
administration, the amount of natur-
al gas wasted in the United States in
1917 was equivalent TO $1,000, 900, 900
worth Of artificial city gas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21
SOUTH AMBOY DEMOCRATS.
TO JOIN PERTH AMBOY OUTING

b. Specidi Correspondent.
SOUTH ANBBOY, May 21.-Steps
were taken last night at the meeting
of the Edward /. Edwards Demo
cratic Club to Cooperate with the
Democratic Club OF Perth Amboy I'm
arranging a Democratic excursion
early In the m A committee
has been appointed by the local or
~ganiaztion and they are now waitin
for a conference to be hed by tn
Perth Amboy organization. This will
without a doubt be the biggest Demi-
cratic rally held in Middlesex county
In some years.
At the meeting last night, which
was rather poorly attended no doubt
due TO the numerous other attractions.
there was much important business
Chairman Howley of the entertain
ment committee reported in detail the
Democratic Ball that was such a sue
cess both financially and socially. The
committee was continued until the
work was finished.
At the suggestion of Ruben Forgot
son the secretary, Councilman George
Kress was instructed to notify every
member of the association of the next
meeting so there will be a large dele
CATION on hand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21
SeWaren

Miss Dorothy Davis and Robert
McKeene were guests of Miss Mar
garet Crossan of Cliff road, Sewaren.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21
Metuchen

Mrs. william Walsh, at n tlme
residing In Metuchen. has a OF
friends hera who will regret 10 learn
that she recently fell and broke her
hip. two
lots from Jack Conner on Chesthue
Ted Hunt will enjoy a three months
cruise with the students OF
Frank Dana and young
were an over Sunday guests OF Mrs'
Thorfn TAFT.
Mrs. Fred Ayres has returned from
the South.
Miss Joe Messler. who has been
visiting Mrs. Mckenzie. returned
home Tuesday. -
MT. and. Mrs. Harry Baltz have
moved to~Avon.
George Benton is i'll at the nome
of his daughter, Mrs. William Cores,
A.. f. Finley and family nave
moved into the Wilson house on Hill
side venue -
Mrs. w. F.. Wood has rented her
house in Amboy avenue TO Mrs Da-
vis-and has moved to her farm IN
Connecticut.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21

81 SpeCfuT tOTT6SpUHUtHF
KEYPORT. May 21.-Funeral SER
vices for the late Harry States who
died in st. Luke's hospital New York
after an operation, Monday were held
at his late home on Walnut street
yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock and
at ST. Mary's Episcopal church at 2:3O.
AT the service which was conducted
by Rev. Benjamin ID. Dagwelh rector
of the church., Mrs. Fred l.. Schild-
rendered Fac to Face"
Bearers were representatives of
.Caeserea Lodge F. and A. NJ, which
conducted the service at the ceme-
terry. Delta Chapter r. A. NJ. conduct
ed a service at the house on Wednes-
day evening. The deceased was in all
Masonic circles and was most instru-
mental in the organization of the
of the Eastern Star. He was
also an active member of st. Mary's
Enisconal church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21
lEYP0RT CHURCH LADIES
AID AT MISS P0LING'S

pr Special Correspondent.
KEYPORT. May 21.-Miss Hannah
Polling was hostess to the members of
the Ladies' Aid of Calvary NJ. L.
church Wednesday afternoon. At 5he
business session E-rs. elizabeth Og-
den. Mrs. Hendrick Polling and Mrs. A.
Il. Culver were elected new members.
After the business session a social hour
followed and refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostess assisted by Miss
Gladys Birkbeck and Mrs. Lafayette
Bailey.
Those present included Frances
Lackey,. Mrs. Emma +. Black, Mrs.
Emma Walling, Mrs. Amanda Will
son, Mrs. Euretta Ogden, Mrs. Edward
+. Many. MSs. William Lambertson,
Mrs. 8. Z. DeS, Mrs. Lorenzo Havens,
Mrs. A. c. Brady, Mrs. Lafayette
Bailey. Mrs. Mary Madden. Miss
Vienna Bedle, Mrs. Hendrick Polling.
Mrs. William A. Tilton, Mrs. Sarah
Van Pelt. Miss Gladys Birkbeck ard
Mrs. Lester Van Giesen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21
Library NeWs

The New York Times Index has just
been put upon the shelves for refer
ence. This Is a master key ia all
newspapers and tells what. when and
where" from Oct through Dec. 1919
Between Two Worlds by Wiley:
The Schoolmaster of the great CITY,
by Patri, are ready for circulation
along with the following list of
books: Plays. by Jacinto Benavente:
Were Yor Ever a Child? by Floyd
Dell; In Apple Blossom Time. Burn
ham; Behind Red Curtains, Scott:
White Iesland, Wood; Sonia Between
Two Worlds; Damsel in Distress,
Wodehouse: Lions Mouse. William
son: Four Roads, Kaye Smith, and
Rain O. the World. Bowers.
Expenses of the League of Nations
up to July /, 1920, are placed at ST.
$50. 600.
During the nine months ended
March 81, 1920, government expend-
lures totaled s5.02s. 600. 900.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21

This Sale is a one day event only. SATURDAY W e oerH the above specials l
big as you ever had the opportunity to buy in your life Geth here early.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21

Tomorrow Saturday, May y, closes this most success
full sale of women's apparel, which is long to be re-
membered by the hordes of thrifty women who attend
ed during its course.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21
SHAKING

With the purchasing public In eneet a.
II is 10 reduce the High Cost Of Living and
Increase the purchasing power Of the dollar
Staple Stocks OF Dry Goods, Clothing. Fur
niture and Rugs are marked as close to cost
as possible. As prices In many Instances are
less than prevailing wholesale quotations.
the right is reserved 10 limit quantities.
None sold to dealers. no good en- approval
and all sales Anal
Entire Stock of Millinery at original prices
less 80 Ia Per Cent. Discount
Mems All Wool Suits, values 70 $50 at
323.75.
Mems Hand tailored new smart Suits.
made TO sell at SIS. matches at $3.50
s1z White Enamel Beds with Continued
si5 White Cotton allied Mattresses. So ss.
A. sALZ < co.
1e151-g-z1-1t ksyport, n. J.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21
To Lecture at Metuchen.

BU SpecfdI COfreSpOhuenF.
METUCHEN, May 21-A lecture
and organ recital will be held in the
Presbyterian church Thursday night.
June 23, at s O'Clock, when DIR. A. Ed
win Keigwin, pastor of the West End
Presbyterian church of New York.
DR.. Keigwin is a prominent lecturer
on the Chautauqua circuit and Will
give his famous lecture. THE Lost
Chord"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-21
WINS Proof Of Holy Gross Relic

LIVERPOOL = The VIII OF fiU1'
usrv ST clair says: Having al
ready given Canon Heating the relic
of a portion of the most holy cross
given me by his holiness the late Pope
Plus X. l now give him the certin-
ate authentieating the relic"
Evening journal., 1920-12-18
SIGNAL LAMPS TO
GUIDE STATE TRAFFIC

Charles ". Upham. chief engineer
OF the state Highway Commission,
who has Just returned from Wash
ingtOn, where he attended the Ma
tional Highway Commission sessions.
proposes placing signal lamps along
Delaware roads TO guide tratilc. The
American Gas Apparatus Company
has made an offer 10 install such signs
at an dangerous crossings in the
state in consideration OF the adyertis-
ing privilege on the standards
The code recommended for such
rOad-warning lights is as follows:
a. Red, indicating first-degree dan
ger. 10 be used at railroad crossings.
dead end OF roads or lift bridges. All
traffic should come 90 a dead stop
and proceed only after danger is de
tcrmined.
B. yellow. indicating second-deFree
danger. at curves and grades; slow
down and proceed cautiously.
G. Green. indicating moving or
traffic danger only, and TO be used at
road intersections.
Evening journal., 1920-12-18
i. 5. POPULATION
IS IO5,7OS,777
Final Figures Show Increase
of 25,663 Over October
Estimate
NO CHANGE IN
DELAWARE FIGURES

WASHINGTON. Dec. is.-population
Of the United States on January f..
this year, as enumerated in the Four
teenth Census. was i05. .7Os. III, as an
nounced by the Census. Bureau for
certincation to Congress as the basis
for reapportionment OF the members
Of the House OF Representatives from
the various States.
The population OF the United States
with outlying possessions Is iiIs5l,-
jO9, the outlying possessions tOtallng
II, ,fiS,7;S. These possessions are.
Alaska, 81 1899: American samoa
sOJ6; Guam. 1920: Hawaii. 21jSi2
Panama Canal Zone. 22,S5s; Porto
Rico, i,299.S09; military and naval ser
vice abroad. ii7.23S; Philippine Is
lands. i0.3JO6i0; Virgin Islands Of the
United states, 26Oji.
The population OF contmenta!
United States, as announced today,
shows a gain OF 25.663 over the pre-
liminary figures announced October :.
These are the final population ilg-
ures OF the country and states, he
statistics announced early in October
having been the preliminary cOmpii-
atiOns. The population Of the states
is as follows:
Alabama, 2,3is,i7i; Arizona, 33390j;
Florida. 96S.i7O: Georgia, 2.S95.S2
Idaho, i3i sec; Illinois. 6,is52S0; In
diana, $780, 800; Iowa, 2.i0i,02i; Mich
igan. 3.66s ii2: Minnesota. 2.3S1,i25
Mississippi. i7906lS; Missouri, 3,40i,-
O75: Montana. 5is,Ss9; Nebraska, f.
296,312; North Dakota. 6i5,6SO; Ohio,
1853. .39i Oklahoma, 2.O2S .2S3; oregon,
1S3. $50. Pennsylvania. S.720W7: Rhode
island. col ,397: Virginia. 2.309, iS7
Washington, i.356,62i. West Virginia
4 1870 Wisconsin, 2,632 ,O61; MyOm-
ing. i9i.402.
Arkansas. i.752.2Oi: California. g.
i26,SGi. Colorado. 939 .629: Connecticut
$50. .63i Delawerc, 223 OO3 District OF
| Columbia, i31 81.
Kansas, i769257: kentucky, 2,ii6.-
630; Louisiana. i.79S 500: Maine. 76S.-
Oil: Maryland, i.ii9.G6i: Massachu-
sets. 1852 .3J6: Nevada, 77.iO7; New
Hampshire. i33OS2 New Jersey, 3i5j.-
900: New Mexico. 36O.35O: New York
/ i,S29: North Carolina, 1853. 9.i23
South Carolina, i.6S3.72i: South Da-
kota, 636.5i7; Tennessee, 2337. $50
Texas, i,663, ,22s; Utah, 1896 and
Vermont. 352 i28.
Evening journal., 1920-12-18
CITY pROPERTY TRANSFERS.

Seventh street, west OF Pine, s2s6O ;
Richard C.. Cleaves from Equitable
Trust Company. executor.
Twenty-eighth street, northwest
corner OF jefferson, 5000: Samuel II.
Baynard. Jr., from Joshua Z. Cross
land. sheriff.
Kirkwood street. north OF Seventh
s2225: Herman Birnbaum and wife
from Myer LoudOn and wife.
Franklin street. Sii North. $4,000
Irenee dupont from Rachel p. Moore,
ct al.
Van Buren street. north OF Fifth,
$3.50: Abraham Jaffc and George
Chudnofsky from Nettie NJ. Manlove.
Van Buren street, 26i0. 5000; En-
nett s. Hickman from A. B. Stuyton
Co.
Nandever avenue. 720. 5000; Morris
Z. RYAN from Jacob 4. Melvin.
Linden street, west OF Adams. $3.50;
Jan Tarowski from Joshua Z. Cross
land. sheriff.
Market street. 2JO3. $500: Frank A.
Toner from William prickett. trustee
scott street. southeast corner Thir-
teenth. $1,000: William H. Klair from
Maria :. Campers0n.
Adams street. northwest corner OF
Seventh. $500; Lulu r. Griffenberg
from Harry e Taiman-
Evening journal., 1920-12-18
KIWANIANS TO PLAY
SANTA THIS YEAR

Members OF The Kiwanis Club have
been appealed 90 by the Christmas
charity committee for old wearing
apparel, hats, shoes, etc, and pariic-
ularly childrens suits and dresses TO
NJ ages ranging from months TO a.
years.
The Wiwanians are urged 10 give
the request their immediate attention.
and after they have accumulated such
as they care 10 donate TO phone John
+. LeCarpentier. chairman OF the
automobile. or a truck, III necessary.
will be sent with speed and dispatch
TO pick up their generous Offering
The Christmas Charity Committee
Is composed Of John r. LeCarpcntier.
Henry 4. White and A. II. SchOell
Evening journal., 1920-12-18
MAJOR 7. B. FERGUSON
GUEST AT ELK MILLS
specIal lo ID EvenIng journal

Special 10 Tho Evening Journal.
ELkTON. Md, Dec. is.-Maior r. B
Ferguson. former Minister 10 Norway
and Sweden. spent part OF this week
as the guest OF William Ray Baldwin
at Eik Mills, and while there in
specied the FAX industry OF the Bald
win mill. lie was largely responsible
for the notice taken by the Board OF
War Industries OF the Robinson proc
css OF the production OF fax fibre
from fax straw. Major Ferguson Is
associated with Governor Hayward, of
FLAX. and they are shipping their crop
90 Elk Mills.
The committee in charge OF the
erection OF a memorial 10 Cecil cOun-
iy boys who lost their lives in the
World War report the sum OF 5000
10 date
Evening journal., 1920-12-18
THE COLYIIM
6ChiSIiR

The great American boy is a will
fng Eliir cuss. He'll fall for the
Sania Claus stun as long as pa and
ma want iO feed % 10 HIM. Usually
Us about two years after he has
doped santa out just about right That
his fond parents begin thinking may
hc Willie doesn't swallow an their
santa Claus hot air
But he'll give 'em a good time for
quite q while, even though he knows
ihey keep the bureau drawer locked
these days and anyhow, no Santa
Claus could come down a chimney
any easier than a flock OF reindeers
could get up TO the roof OF the house
And you have 10 hand 10 90 sonny
Tor his eenerous spirit In letting dad
play with an the toys first and usu-
ally getting them on the bum before
he's through tinkering with them.
g Seems to be all right for father to
iell sonny when he finds a bunch OF
TOYS on Christmas morning that
t Santa Claus came down from the
North Pole last night and left these
for YOU"
However. what would father say g.
sonny II father came home and saw
the window busted and sonny'd say
"Sanla Claus came down from the
North Pole and tossed a SNOWFALL
through the window"
?2????????2?
The Society for the Exchange OF
Christmas Gifts is in training for It's
annual session in the shopping dis
lricl December q.
It doesn't appear to have occurred
20 anyone that reindeer steak might
.he TO the Christmas dinner what the
turkey is TO Thanksgiving.
of course. you noticed that the
sigirls had given up their half-hose
hobby when Christmas came near.
a santa Claus whiskers have started
more fires than lightning. asserts a
ire Insurance statistician.
Holiday spirits no longer mean what
they did before July. 1918.
=. say. did you know that Il was a
violation OF a well-knOwn V0lsiead
act TO stick a bottle OF the cup thai
sused 10 cheer into your neighbor's
sock Christmas eveg
santa Claus. coming from the north
will have 10 stand for the search ana
Seizure business at the Canadian bor.
der
l| Oh, well, the Christmas mlstleto,
ought 30 help the Leap Year Cir
Iquite a bit that last week-if she
works fast.
III Theren be more peace on earth
and good will toward at least one
man on the merry Christmas mornlnl
Il II you have correctly guessed the gifl
that was on the missus' mind the So
weeks before December p.
AFTER SHOPPING.
Lives there man with soul sd
dead?"
Let no such man be trusted ~
who never 10 himself hath said
I'm happy. but I'm busted :"
Edmund Vance Cooke.