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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
SEIZED
II IN MARYLAND
Police of That State Notify
Authorities Here - Owned
III. by Jefferson Motors.

Chief OF Police Patrick J. Burke
this morning received a telephone
message from Hartford County,
Maryland, authorities reporting that
they have in their custody a roadster
belonging to the jefferson Motor
Company of this city. The Maryland
authorities stated that they believed
the party who was running the ca~
vas locked up in Baltimore, the chief
stated.
At the office of the jefferson Mo-
tor Company. it vas stated that Mr..
Hilsdorf had gone after the car.
At the office of the jefferson Mo-
tors Company, Peter Van SICKLE, "a
member of the firm, stated early this
afternoon hat the car in Maryland
was the property of William Fransen,
who was arrested in Baltimore a
short time ago. Van SICKLE stated
that the motor company sold Fran
sen another machine and have n
mortgage on same, but this is not the
EAR held in Maryland.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01


not a cent of unavoidable expendi-
ture has even been whispered at, and
not a single charge of i%nattention to
duty made either in public or pri-
vate.
Through the exercise of sound
business judgment. Mr.. Gebhardt
brought about the erecting of a new
County Record Building, a new
County Jail-to replace a structure
repeatedly condemned by local and
State officials, and rebuilt the County
Courthouse after that building had
been seriously damaged by fire.
The erection of a new bridge at
South River and one at Morgan. as
well as bridges in Dunellen and other
parts of the county. was made pos
sible and also the widening of the
sidewalks ON the Albany Street
bridge at New Brunswick. Taking
advantage of the logical to
carry out these big improvements, it
can fairly be said hat the Board, I'M
der Mr.. Gebhardt's direction. saved
to Middlesex County at least half a
million of dollars hat would have
been required had the projects been
delayed.
Mr.. Gebhardt was born at Mill
town and is a lifelong resident Of
Middlesex County. He is one of the
pioneers and up builders of High
land Park, where he has been in
business for nearly 80 years. He
has been at the head of every enter
prise in his home town that was for
the public good and served it as
borough collector for several terms,
having held the same position in
Raritan Township before the bor-
ough was formed. He has proved a
fearless public official and has come
on top in several disputes with public
utility corporations who had tres
passed on the public rights.
If elected Sheriff, Mr.. Gebhardt
will become a member of the Mid
dlesex County Jury Commission and
has given his solemn pledge that to
the utmost of his ability the grand
Inc trial juries shall be filled by the
best citizens the county affords. He
promises a business administration
and will be constantly on the job
his record of never having missed a
meeting of the Freebooter Board in
the entire eight years of his member
ship being the best guarantee of this.
Strict observance of law and order,
and n~on-partisan in the administra-
ton of the Shrievalty is assured with
the election of Mr.. Gebhardt. That
he will win is the wish of every good
citizen who knows the true history
of his successful work for this Coun-
ty.
(Paid for by MiddIesex County Dem
ocratic Committee.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
THE RESOLUTION
THANKING SCULLY

In his letter published in the
South Amboy Citizen of last week
John a. Coan spoke of the resolu-
ton thanking Thomas J. Scully for
his generosity in connection with
the fitting up of the City Hall. a
copy of the resolution is published
here, as follows:
Whereas for the past year the
City of South Amboy has enjoyed a
council chamber without an equal in
third class cities of this state: and
Whereas through the generosity
and beneficence of a citizen of this
city the preparation and furnishing
of said chamber has been done
without charge or cost to the public
treasury; and
Whereas no official recognition of
the public spirit thus displayed a
even been afforded, and the unos-
tentatious gift is unknown to most
of our people; and
Whereas it is deemed fitting and
proper hat at this meeting, h first
anniversary Of the use of this cham
Der. a public and permanent record
of the hitherto unpublished generos-
ity be made;
Therefore be IL and IL is hereby
resolved by the City Council of the
Ivy VI 'ouNH AiibtAs III AAfN
meeting assembled. that the appre-
citation and gratitude of the City of
South Amboy be and the same is
hereby extended to the Honorable
Thomas J. Scully. the donor of u
present Council Chamber.
Be it further resolved that this
council at this meeting vote to Con-
gresham Scully its hope that the
new year be laden with the precious
things OF life for him and his: that
its earliest hours find him in peace,
its every minute be fraught with
happiness, and its closing knell leave
him in contentment.
Be it further resolved that this
resolution be spread in full upon
the records of this meeting and pre-
sented to the mayor for his approx
al, and that a true copy hereof,
sealed with the official seal, be pre-
scented with the compliments of the
city to the Honorable Thomas J.
Scully.
(Signed) EDW. j. O'CONNOR.
(Approved)
MICHAEL WELSH, Mayor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
SCULLY AND FREE
MAIL DELIVERY

The work which Congressman
Scully did in connection with get
ting free mail delivery for South
Amboy is illustrated by the follow
ing letter, giving him full credit:
Post Office Department
First Assistant Postmaster General
Washington (SSG)
October 4, 1916.
Hon. Thomas J.. Scully,
South Amboy. New Jersey.
My dear Mr.. Scully:
Because of the special interest
you have manifested / am pleased
to be able to advise you that the
department has issued an order for
the establishment of the city deliv-
cry service at South Amboy, New
Jersey, on November /, 1916.
Beginning November l the post
master of South Amboy will employ
three city letter carriers whose duty
it will be to deliver all classes of
mail TO the approximately $500 cit
liens who reside or have their places
Of business within the area of one
and one-eighth square miles, which
has been defined as the city delivery
territory OF South Amboy. The car
riers will make two deliveries each
day, beginning the first delivery at
about 1850 a. m. and the second de-
livery at 2:10 p. M. In addition to
the delivery of mail, the carriers
will collect mail from fourteen letter
boxes which will be located at con-
venient points throughout South
Amboy. These collections will be
so timed that the outgoing mail may
reach the post Office and be dis
patched on the principal trains.
The success of the new service at
South Amboy seems to be assured
by the report of the inspector who
Investigated the matter for the de-
partment, which indicates that the
town is level and supplied with the
requisite public improvements, and
that the citizens will cheerfully CO.
operate with the postmaster by in
stalling house r~eceptacles or slots in
the doors of their houses for the re-
ceipt of mail.
Yours very truly.
j. c. KOONS,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
(Paid for by Women's Democratic
Club of South Amboy)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
Put Shreva|ty in Safe Hands
By EIecting WyCkoff
CONTINUED from page ~

ty a thorough business administra-
ton and one in which honest govern
ment, economy of management and
justice for all will be distinguishing
features. 1t is Mr.. Wyckoff's solemn
promise that If elected he will devote
his entire time to the job as he
scorns the practices of taking the
emoluments of Office and having
someone else do the work.
Mr.. Wyckoff was born on a farm
in Hillsboro. Somerset County, in
1865. At the age of ii years he
moved to another farm near Somer-
Vile, and his education was COM
pleted in the public schools of that
town. He then entered the employ
of the Central Railroad of New Jer-
sey, serving as collector in the New
York office of thai company for eight
years.
Following his experience in this
position, Mr.. Wyckoff accepted a po-
sition with the w. 7. Crane Car
riage Hardware Company of Newark
and for twenty years held a respon-
sible post for this firm, acting as
salesman and collector, and fire.
quently being called upon to do the
firms buying in distant markets.
Five years ago Mr.. Wyckoff organic
ed the Woolston Manufacturing
Company, manufacturers of metal
chains at Trenton, and has held the
presidency of this firm since its for
nation.
A few years ago Mr.. Wyckoff was
appointed a member of the Board of
Water Commissioners of New Bruins
wick, where he has made his home
for manv years. He was at n
chosen President of the Water Board
and discharged the duties of the po-
sition with marked ability and fl
deity. He was the candidate of his
party for mayor of New Brunswick
in 1912, being defeated by a small
margin in a three-cornered fight by
DR.. Austin Scott of Rutgers College.
Mr.. Wyckoff has always been an
advocate of equal suffrage for the
women of the state and nation, be-
lieving hal on the grounds of fair
ness and ability the ome should
be given the right of suffrage. A man
of forward tendencies, 1t can be said
of Mr.. Wyckoff that his every action
rings true and his word is as good
as his bond.
Mr.. Wyckoff looks upon the office
of Sheriff as one of peculiar respons-
Utility to the people, and he will ex-
.emplify that principle if honored
with election on November 2. He
was not ito the manor born" but
knows the effort it take to accumu-
late a competence and will have the
taxpayers interests at heart at all
times, in consequence of this knowl-
edge.
Devotion to duty is a preeminent
quality in Mr.. Wyckoff's makeup
and his election as Sheriff will be a
recognition of sterling worth. His
ability has been recognized by those
who have formed his acquaintance
and being a close observer of public
affairs. the County will secure in him
thoroughly competent and faith
full public servant.
(Paid for by Middlcsex County Re-
publican Committee.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
Able Candidate for
Responsible Post Of Coroner

Continued from page u
his parents moved to Bound Brook,
and he has been a resident of New
Jersey ever since.
He is a son of the late J.. Erwin
Hillpot, a noted contractor and en-
gineer. He was associated with his
father in the contracting business
for ten years. building roads, sewers,
etc, and then started in the same
business for himself and so continu-
ed until 1914.
During the summer of 1915 Mr..
Hillpot graduated from Reunard's
Embalming College of New York
City, after which he embarked in the
undertaking business at Metuchen,
With his brother-in-law, James NJ.
Petit. and is at present engaged in
that line.
Mr.. Hillpot was elected President
of the Chamber of Commerce of Me-
tuchen about two years ago and still
holds that Office. He is in possession
of all the knowledge. the equipment
and the time necessary for a proper
and prompt fulfllment of the duties
of Coroner and will conscientiously
carry u the work attached to his
responsible position.
(Paid for by Middlesex County Re-
publican Committee.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
AMERICAN LEGION

The local Perth Amboy Post 45
is extremely grateful to Alderman
William c. Wilson for the offer he
has made to secure for the post a
standard of colors. The post. in lack
of finances at this time. has been
unable to secure either the Ameri-
can Legion standard or the .Ameri-
can flag, both of which are most es-
sential in the formal affairs in which
the post takes part. Two weeks ago
Isaac Alpern offered the standard
and has been followed by the liber-
al offer of Mr.. Wilson. Both these
standards will be presented by their
donors at the Legion dance which
is to take place Armistice night in
Palace Hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
SO. AMB0Y G. o. I. TO HOLD
FINAL SESSION TONIGHT
By specisl corre,pnndsn,

by special Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY, Nov. THE
South Amboy Republican Club will
hold the final meeting of the 1920
campaign tonight in the Empire
theatre. Popular demand has made
necessary the return of former Judge
carry of Jersey City who made such
a mt at the last big rally held in
G High school auditorium. Tonight
MS subject will be based on the Lea
que of Nations and other issues of
the present campaign. At the meet
ing in the High school auditorium
several people were turned away on
account of their inability to get in
the hall. Arrangement has been made
tonight for ushers to handle the huge
crowd that is expected.
In addition to Judge Carey there
viii be Mrs. Feickert. Well known
in women'sV civic circle Mrs. Feickert
needs no introduction to the people
of South Amboy. Mrs. Feickert will
talk on several issues of interest to
women voters. She will devote some
time to the proper method of casting
the ballot.
The committee is also counting on
the appearance of Joseph NJ. Thomp-
son, one of the defeated candidates
for the Republican congressional
nomination. In event of Mr.. Thomp-
sons inability to appear. Francis
Jones of Ocean Grove, will address
the audience in behalf of Mr.. Apple
by's candidacy.
The three assembly candidates as
well as the candidate for sheriff. cor
oners. freeholders and other county
offices will be present and speak.
Preceding the meeting there will
be a movie show and musical enter
tainment. The public at large is in
vited regardless of political faith.
Come and learn the true story of the
national issues.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
Deliver Election Books

BY stan IIfrespOnutnt.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. L.
The Middlesex Election Board are
today delivering the registry books
to the election districts throughout
the county. The county board is
today sitting in this place for the
purpose of registering any voters
that were unable to register OH
previous days. Any voters that are
not registered at this time can go
to the city clerk. township clerk or
the borough clerk and have their
names placed in the voting list.
Judge i. +. DAILY is today adding
names to the books of those who
have not registered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
MRS. PIERCE
MAKES DENIAL

Evening News:
My attention has been called to a
hat is being circulated in
Amboy about me that | fear
VIII have some bearing on the tag
Jay which | am interested in tOmor-
ow for the purpose of raising funds
OF the drinking fountain in this city.
learn that it is being told about the
ity that have said that / could not
0te for MI. Scully for mayor. There
not a word OF truth in sucn d
,atement. I have not told anyone
nat ! could not vote for Mr.. Scully.
IN the contrary. I have the friend
lest feeling for Mr.. Scully and al
rays nave had. / wish you would
Sindly publish this in order to u
eract the untruth hat is being told
about me.
Elizabeth A. Pierce,
South Amboy, Nov. /, 1920.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01

for township clerk, appealed to th4
voters of the township to consider-
his principals in running for the
office. He maintained that he wa4
for the betterment of business meth1
DDS in the township Office and said
that he would devote all of his time
to he affairs of the township. Z
Dennis T. Ryan, candidate for'
committeeman from Fords and the,
second ward. spoke on the fact that
$4,000 in back taxes had been COLI
lected by the present administrations
but hat there had been no signs OF
this on the tax bills sent out. He'
maintained that he could give tho
tax payers of Woodbridge township
a square DEAL" il elected, and that
less politics and more business
should be done in the committed.
meetings in Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
City Clerk to be Elected

Next of importance to be elected
- thai of city clerk. Edwin l.. Ticc
seeks this honor on the Republican
ticket. He is manager of the New
Jersey Wood Finishing Company of
Perth Amboy. The, office is not a
political one, although it is elective.
Mr.. Coakley desires reelection. He
has served for the past two years and
on the strength of his record his
friends are asking his election.
In the Second ward there is a fight
for councilman. Thomas Lovely is
the Democratic choice for that office
while Michael Leonard is running on
the Republican ticket.
In the Third ward Councilman
Stanton is seeking election for the
seventh time. He has been a coun-
Gilman from this ward ever since the
city vas incorporated. He is being op-
posed at this time by Fred Isley. Mr..
Stanton has made a hard fight while
his opponent has done little or no
campaigning.
In the Fourth ward the Democrats
are once more claiming victory while
the Republicans are standing back
and smiling. This ward Is strongly
Republican and has never placed a
tuncilman In office.
Nevertheless j. NJ. Willett is making
a hard fight. He is being opposed by
Kvist an ex-service man and
one of the most popular boys in the
CITY,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
DRIVE AWAY HEADACHE
Rub Musterole on Forehead
and Temples

A headache remedy without the dan.
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headache and that miserable feeling
from colds OF congestion. And it acts at
once! Musterole is a clean, white oint-
ment, made with oil OF mustard. Better
than d mustard plaster and does not
blister. Used only externally, and in
no way can 1t affect stomach and heart,
as some internal medicines do.
Excellent for sore throat bronchitis,
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chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
Election returns at Fords

FORDS, Nov. ELECTION returns
will be given out at the Fords Fire
House on election night, and an open
house has been declared by the men,
bers to the people of Fords, Keasby
and Hopelawn. The firemen will
serve coffee and "hot dogs" to stave
off hunger during the waiting for re-
turns.
Nels Smith has succeeded in pro-
curing an open press wire and q
s~tereopticon machine to show returns
on a screen erected opposite the fire
house
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
Democrats Meet I'm Woodbridge.

BY Special Correspondent
WOODBRIDGE, Nov. /. - The
last meeting of the Democratic lead
ers of Woodbridge Township was
held Saturday night. and final plans
were discussed and put into effect
at once. 1t was predicted that one
of the closest contests in politics in
the history of the township would
place on election day.
Leon +. McElro.-. the candidate
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
ALL CONFIDENT
At So. AMbOY
Both SculIy and Hackett
Claim They Will be Elected
Mayor After Hot Campaign

SOUTH AMBOY, Nov. Hooks
like a Democratic sweep in South
Amboy for me-" says Congressman
Scully, the Democratic candidate for
mayor.
I'm standing on my record and
appealing to the good people of
South Amboy for their support on
the strength of that" says James
Hackett, the Republican candidate
for the same office. These were the
last public utterances for the press
by both candidates yesterday. Both
men are confident of victory.
This nas been the hottest fight in
the history of the city. Starting
early in July, when both candidates
for mayor announced their candi-
dacy until right up to the present
time. the fight has become more
bitter every day. The entire style
of campaign has been changed this
year. No more ward meetings with
smokes, sandwiches, clam steams,
etc. The meetings this year have
been open to both men and women.
They have been conducted along ed
ucational lines. both sides trying to
Guido the other in the number held.
The local fight centers around the
election of a mayor. Little or moth
ing is heard of the national cam
paign, but everyone seems vitality
interested in the selection of the
chief executive of this city.
Congressman Scully has promised
that if elected the police and other
city employees would render the
service they were employed for. He
promised to rid the city of rowdies.
He promised to bring the various
departments of the city up to a high
state of efficiency which would tend
to a more economical government
and thus reduce the tax rate.
James Hackett first made known
his desire to be a candidate shortly
after last election although he did
not announce his candidacy until
late in the summer. He was the
only candidate proposed by the Re-
publican party. He started in local
politics several years ago when he
was elected as assessor. He served
two terms in that capacity. He has
been elected three times as council
man from the fourth ward and
served in that capacity until his
resignation several weeks ago MIR.
Hackett desires to be placed in the
Office to continue the work that he
attempted to put over while a
member of the council. During that
time he, claims that he was so COM
pletely over-ruled on all occasions
that 1t was impossible to render
efficient service. He has claimed all
during the campaign that every big
project attempted by the council
curing his term was suggested by
himseif, rejected and later brought
up again as a new project.
COMMUNICATIONS
The two candidates for Council
man-at-large are about evenly
matched and seems to be a toss up
as to who will be successful. George
A. kress, the Democratic candidate,
has been before the voters on severa,
occasions and it is claimed is better
known for that reason. He is COM
pletlng a term as councilman of
the Second ward. having been defeat
ed previous to that for the nominal
ton as city clerk. Charles Stockton
is a man of ability and is on the Re-
publican ticket. This is the first time
that he has appealed for the support
of local voters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
MOTHER CRAY'S POWDERS
BENEFIT MANY CHILDREN

Thousands OF mothers have found
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders an excel
lent remedy for children complaining of
headaches. colds. feverishness. stomach
troubles and other Irregularities from
which children suffer during these days
and excellent results are accomplished
by its use. Used by mothers for over 80
years. Sold by Druggists every where.-
Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01

Mrs. s. H. Cassidy is visiting with
relatives at Baltimore.
The Keyport band toured Middle
town township on Saturday with the
Democratic speakers leaving the
borough at IL o'clock. The final
stop was made at the Keansburg
auditorium where a big meeting was
held.
DIR. J. w. Bride. of Humacao,
Porto Rico, sailed for his home Fri
day after having been the guest of
Mrs. John Templeton and family.
His son Gratian Brice and Mrs.
Templeton accompanied DIR. Brice to
Brooklyn from where the ship sail
ed.
William A. Tilton has returned
from a trip to Ticonderoga. N. Y.
Mrs. w. l.. Conover, Mrs. Will
liam H. Emmons, Mrs. Cornelius
Ackerson, Mrs. A. M. Brown, Mrs.
Russell Stidfole and Mrs. John w.
Keough attended a meeting of the
ex-Presidents Club held at Asbury
Park Saturday. A delightful pro-
gram was given including vocal solos
by Miss Smith and an elaborate
luncheon was served.
Mrs. Kinney, of New Haven.
Conn. has returned after having Wis
tied her daughter, Mrs. William
Schaffer
Harold G. Smith, of Philadelphia.
was the week end guest of John q.
Schanck and family.
Mrs. William Maurer and daueh-
ters. Charlotte and Dorothy, are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bronx
hurst. of Fordham, and Mr.. n
Mrs. Miller, of Ridgewood.
Miss Madeline Mendel spent sat
rrday with her sister. Mrs. Robert
Handerhan of Perth Ambov.
Special police were employed by
the borough for Saturday night, but
no damage was done by those cele-
brating Halloween.
Mrs. Thomas Morrison was the
guest of friends at Perth Amboy on
Saturday.
Mrs. Mary LiGhtfoot. Of Westfeld,
has returned after having been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey S. Be
die for two weeks. On Friday Mrs.
Bedle and her guest spent the day in
New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
Order for Policemen

Chief of Police Patrick j. Burke
has issued an order to all uniformed
lner in the department to yea their
dress coats after November 2 and
until further notice is sivsn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01
KEYPCRT

Misses Gertrude and Florence
Workman. of East Orange, spent the
week end as the guests of their
cousin, Miss E. Florence Huylar.
Thomas Morrison, of New York,
was the week end guest of John G.
Schanck and family.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-01

Miss Josephine Austin spent Sat
urday with friends at Perth Amboy
and New Brunswick.