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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
DETECTIVES To
HONOR PELT|ER
Members of Prosecutors
Staff to Be Bearers at Fu-
neral to Be Held Thursday.

The sudden death of Richard A.
Peltier. chief of the Middlesex coun-
ty detectives. yesterday morning
from apoplexy while in a trolley car
en- route from his home in Fords to
the court house in New Brunswick.
came as a shock to his many friends
and acquaintances in this vicinity.
1t is the popular belief that he died
before the trolley reached Metuchen,
although his condition was not dis
covered until the car arrived at
Dublin switch, near Bonhamtown.
Mr.. Peltier had to run for the car
in order to catch it yesterday morn
ing and it is believed a weak heart
and weakened blood vessel walls
were responsible for apoplexy.
Funeral services will be held at
2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon
from his home in Fifth street,
Fords. Rev. Wilbert Westcott, pas
tor of the Simpson NJ. L. church
will officiate. Interment will be in
Alpine cemetery. Members of the
prosecutors staff will act as pail
bearers they being Anthony Silzer,
Ferd A. David, John Ferguson, Will
liam Fitzpatrick. Peter Schwei-kert
and Stephen +. Somogyi. The Elks
ritual will be conducted at the grave.
Mr.. Peitier was fifty-three years
old. born IN Perth Amboy, where he
resided nearly all his life. Besides
his widow he is survived by an
edop.ed daughter. Mrs. Jean T.. Hen
ry; rnree step sisters, Mrs. G.. w
Larsen and Mrs. Edward Oxenford,
bf Newark. and Mrs. L. Lining. If
Philadelphia: and a step brother,
Wilford Jacoby, of Texas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
WOMAN'S CLUB HEARS
LECTURE ON EGYPT

The meeting of the Woman's
CItb held last night in the chapel
of the First Presbyterian church was
a most unusual one, first in the fact
that the meeting took place IN the
evening instead of the afternoon as
is the usual time of their meetings
and secondly, because of the re
markable program planned for the
evening with it's interesting lecture
and musical quintet.
AS announced promptly at 5
O'Clock the doors OF the chapel
were closed and the musical quin-
tet composed of Mrs. Lester White.
first violin: Richard Hermsdorf,
second violin: Kenneth Martin.
viola: Stephen Somogyi. cello. and
George Vause, piano. began playing
the Ballet Egyptian" by Iuigini, a
composition in four movements,
very difficult and very beautiful.
The four movements of the COM
position were very distinct in the
rendition and the quintet played in
perfect unison. This quintet COM
posed al, of local artists is the first
to be formed in this city and at
present is very much in demand at
entertainments and musicals. Their
performance at last nights meet
ing was most pleasing and after
much applause they were forced TO
encore.
Mrs. Peter G. Olsen. the president
of the club then gave her lecture
entitled Egypt" and although the
program announced ii as a lecture.
her account of her recent travels in
that far country was so interesting
and os vivid that it could hardly be
called lecture.
Beginning with her arrival in
Alexandria, Mrs. Olsen described
her entire trip taking the audience
in to the big cities and through the
deserts, and relating novel details
and experiences which were the
more interesting because of their
personal value. She concluded her
talk by displaying q number of
trinkets and valuables which she
brought back with her and the club
examined these more closely at the
close of the meeting. The entire
lecture was illustrated with lantern
slides and several of these included
pictures of Mrs. Olsen and her fell
low travellers in Egypt.
The meeting was one OF enter
tainment entirely, IAN Egyptian eve-
ming" enjoyed greatly by all the
members who attended.
The next meeting of the club will
be held on Monday. December 30
and will be known as children
Day."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
LAST ROSARY SOCIETY
CARD PARTY TONIGHT

The officers and committee of the
Rosary Society have completed
elaborate preparations for their last
benefit card party of the year which
will take place at Sis o'clock to-
night in st. Mary's hall in Center
street. This party will be for the
benefit of the convent fund as all of
the previous ones of the season have
been and the usual games of bridge.
five hundred, euchre and pinochle
will be played. The prizes in the
various games are unusually large
i'm number and especially attractive.
The committee have worked hard
to make this last benefit of the year
a great success and a great many
people are looking forward to at.
tending the party.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
GIRLS CLUB WANT
FOOD DONATIONS

The Girls Club want donations for
their cafeteria at the "Y" tomorrow.
The demand for supplies will be un-
usually large, as the girls will sell
things at the basketball game which
will take place in the evening be-
tween the local "Y" girls team and
the Madison Y. w. c. A.. at $40
o'clock in the Y. NJ. c. A. A small
admission will be charged for the
game, and everyone is invited to ot-
tend. The cafeteria will have "hot
dogs" sandwiches. candy and cake
for sale and hope to have a large
number of donations. Any of the
articles mentioned will be most ac-
ceptable. or any article of food that
might be suggested. Anyone who
would like to give anything for the
cafeteria tomorrow may notify Miss
MacWilliam or send 1t to the ''N"
tomorroa. Money to help buy tire
supplies will be just rs acceptable #
anyone Is too busy to make some-
thing for the sale but would like to
do something.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
PERSONAL

4 daughter was born recently to
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Burns. of Bar
clay street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Orr and
John Orr. of Jersey City. spent Sum
day with Mr.. and Mrs. John Mackey
of Madison avenue.
Mrs. Iver Larsen. of Smith street,
is spending the day in New York.
4 son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Kenneth Thurston. of Maple street
Saturday.
Miss Edith Gallagher, of Gordon
street, and Miss Eleanor Brogger, of
South First street. attended the
theatre in New York Saturday.
Miss Clara Dolan, of DIR. Wade's
Hospital in Brooklyn. and Edward
Dolan, of Roselle, spent the week.
end with Mr.. and Mrs. l.. J. Dolan,
of Madison avenue.
The Misses Edna and Elizabeth
Oliver. of Catalpa avenue. spent
yesterday in New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Fugel, of
Neville street. visited friends in
Tottenville Sunday.
Harry Iund. of Amboy avenue,
has returned to this city after an
extended trip in Iowa. @
The Misses Elizabeth and Marie
Dudor. of Inslee street. Frank Bader
and Raymond Anderson, of Wood
bridge. visited friends in Plainfield
Sunday.
Mrs Gertrude Skidmore. of New
Brunswick, spent Saturday in this
city.
Harold Lawton, of Morristown,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Greiner,
of Madison avenue, Sunday.
Mrs. William n. Hechheimer, of
New York. formerly of this city. is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Grieve
of Market street today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
H. S. SCIENCE CLUB
RESUMES Meeting

The Science Club of the High
School held its first regular meeting
yesterday afternoon. The new mem-
bers were present to witness the in
teresting program that had been ar
ranged for this meeting.
Through the efforts of Glenworth
Sturgis and Frederick Walker. chair
man of the program committee, films
were obtained from the State Mu-
scum. showing the procuring and
manufacturing of asphalt for paw
ing blocks and also the methods
used in mining coal and the treat
ment it received after it came out
of the mines.
Between the reels. short business
session of the club was held, presided
over by Herman A. Nielsen. PreJi-
dent.
The club gave vote of thanks to
w. Il. War;. secretary of the Y. NJ.
G.. a. who consented to give his time
ard use of the machine to show the
flrs.
The program comIaittee is arrans-
! ing for another interesting meeting
in the near future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
ARREST ONE OF SIX BOYS
WHO ESCAPED At JAMESBURG

One of six boys who escaped from
4he Jamesburg reformatory about z
o'clock last night was taken into
custody by Detective Joseph Gutow-
Ski this morning and taken back to
the home by Jamesburg officer.
The boy rearrested today Is Stumpf.
q minor from Hall avenue, and one
of the other five boys was from this
eity, his name is Vargo. The other
boys were from Passaic and Jersey
Eity.
Vargo and Stumpf were implicat-
ed in the Schwartzstein case and a
barber robbery in this city. and
were sent to the home about week
ago. Vargo, it has been learned,
was In the city last night but left
early this morning. while it is claim
ed Stumpf also was going to leave
the city. The other four boys. it is
claimed, went straight to their
homes. Detective Joseph Gutowski
and Patrolman Joseph Gaydos made
the original arrest of the boys.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
MONMOUTH GAS
HEARING DEG 8

on Thursday morning at 10
o'clock in the city of Newark. a
hearing will be held in the court of
chancery on the protest filed by the
borough of Freehold, Monmouth
county against the deJired raise in
rate, recently requested by Joseph
T.. Stricken. receiver for the stand
ard Gas Company of Atlantic High
lands. which concern furnishes gas
20 twenty municipalities in Mon
mouth county, including Keyport.
Matawan, Keansburg and Freehold.
When the receiver called a public
hearing in the borough hall at Key
rort some weeks ago, the represen-
tatives present from municipalities
interested said they would not con-
test the petition Of the receiver for
1925 per thousand per gas. but
since this meeting the protest has
been filed by Freehold. The receiv-
er alleges plant will have TO close
down. unless the request is granted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
FINAL REHEARSAL
FOR CLUB CONCERT

The dress rehearsal and final re-
hearsal of the Girls Glee Club for
their first concert of the season
which will take place in the audi
torium of the high school Thursday
night, December .. will be held to-
morrow night in the high school.
The girls have been most faithful at
the rehearsals and worked hard un-
der the direction of Homer G.. Move.
their director. to prepare a concert
well worth while to the muslc lovers
in this city. Miss Ruth Jacobsen,
the music director of the club. un-
der whose leadership the entire con-
cert has been planned. will be So
loist of the evening and all those
who attended the concert last year
and heard Miss Jacobsen sing will
be anxious to hear her again this
year. Tickets for the concert may
be procured from any of the men,
bers of the club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
MOVE FOR 10 CENT FARE
MADE BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE
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CONTINUED from page -
But whatever the facts may be
in other places. the necessity here
is perfectly plain. The best esti-
mate that we can make of what this
rate will do for the next fiscal year
Is, that it will enable the company
to pay its present operating ex-
penses, its fixed charges, set apart
proper amount for current depre-
citation, make up its operating deficit
and one-third of its past deficit in
the depreciation allowed by the
board, so that after three years the
depreciation loss of the last three
years will have been recouped.
The railway company has also
been obliged during the last three
years to provide additional monies
for absolutely necessary capital ex-
penditures, thus adding to the plight
in which it finds itself. 1t can,
further capital expenditures can be
made until the situation is relieved,
whatever their necessity.
Under the foregoing statement of
facts, the company finds itself COM
PEELED to file herewith a fiat rate of
ten cents, where seven cents is now
charged, carrying with it, however,
a free transfer privilege.
Consistent changes are also
made in the school rate.
I'm compliance with the statute,
the rate is made effective at least
twenty days off, or on January l.,
1921.
VERY truly yours.
THOMAS n. M'CARTER,
'DIpSid ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
LODGES

-Po Ambo Tribe No. 65. I'M
proved Order Red Men. has nomi-
mated the following staff of officers
for the annual election that is to be
held in two weeks: Prophet. Hans
Jensen; sachem, Elmer Cline: sem
ior sycamore, Andres Holt: junior
sycamore, William r. Bunten and
Roy Ferguson; chief of records,
Thomas Lucas: keeper of wampum,
John A. Beatty: collector of wam-
pun. Hans Hendrickson: trustees.
Hans p. Jensen and James ]. Flynn;
representative to the great council,
Hans p Jensen; alternate repre-
sentative. James J. Flynn. There
ton to be held Thursday night, De-
cember 16. That is for the office of
junior sycamore.
Three candidates were initiated
and thirteen new applications for
membership were received by Perth
Amboy Aerie No. 1856. Fraternal
Eagle hall. State Vice President
Thomas Lucas is arranging to start
an aerie in South Amboy shortly.
according to the announcement
made.
The election of grand lodge Of
iiccrs took place last night at a
r'eeting of Algonquin Lodge No. a..
Knights of Pythias st Odd Fellows
hall. The result of the election Will
be made known at the annual grand
lodge session to be held in February.
At that time Grand Chancellor Carl
Walters. past chancellor of the To-
cal lodge. will lretire from office. G..
Howell Mutchler, the present vice
chancellor. will succeed him as head
OF the order in the state of New Jer-
scy. The annual Christ mas celebra-
tion will be held on Monday night.
December %. according TO plans
now being formulated. This will be
known as Ladies Night" Lester
Crowell is chairman of the a range
nnnt com nittee for this affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
HILTON MAKES SUCCESS
OF DRIVE AT BR0CT0N

According to reports received
from Brockton. Mass, Fred f.. Hill
ton. the former secretary manager
of the Chamber of Commerce in
this city who resigned some time
ago to take charge of the Brockton
organization, has met with great
success in his new field. In re-
cent campaign for members the
goal was set at 1000 members and
$4,000 When the drive was COM
pleted the number of members oh
tanned was 1.241 with S31,025
pledged to carry on this work of
the organization.
The Brockton Enterprise had this
to say of Mr.. Hilton at the compile
ton of the campaign: Executive
Secretary Fred T.. Hilton, master
mind back of the unprecedented
drive, wore n broad smile for the
efficient secretary is already evolv-
ing plans which he has cherished
for Brocliton since his arrival here,
and which now are within his pow
er to accomplish"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
so. AMBOY Appointments
IN DOUBT; SEVERAL PLUMS

BY Special Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. 1:--Who
will get the various political ap-
pointments when the new council
convenes on January I. That is the
question that is foremost in the
minds of the people of South Am
boy at the present time. Vacancies
will occur in the Board of Educa-
tion and the Board of Health. 1t is
possible that with the women enjoy
ing full rights of suffrage one of the
fair SEX will be honored with an
appointment to either or both OF
these positions.
The only positions that can be
filled by the Republican majority
are those of city treasurer and city
collector. At the present time T. +.
Sullivan is city treasurer and Albin
Van Dusen is collector. Both of
these men are Democrats. The
name of Frederick Deibert has been
mentioned as collector as has that
of Edwin l.. Tice, who made such a
splendid run in the race for city
clerk. No names have been men
toned in connection with the posi-
tion of city treasurer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
CITY BRIEFS

Mrs. Albert Alehin is again tn.
matron at the Home for the Aged.
Her successor and predecessor, Mrs.
Anna Clinchy. who has been a most
successful matron of the institution,
has been forced to resign because OF
i'll health, and the board of directors
have been very fortunate in securing
Mrs. Alchin to return. Mrs. Alchin
was matron at the home for six years
previous to Mrs. Clinchy and her
many friends and acquaintances will
be glad to hear that she is again In
charge although she has returned
only temporarily.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
SOCIETY
WESTMINSTER GUILD
MEETS WITH MRS. LYON

The Westminster Guild met last
night at the home of Mrs. Adrian
Lyon. of Gordon street. Mrs. Alex
Myers had charge of the lesson from
the mission book which is becoming
more interesting at each meeting.
Plans were made for the Christmas
season and part of the money real
lied from their annual fair will be
used in making happier Christ
mas for those in need.
\ social time followed the busi-
ness meeting and refreshments were
served by the committee composed
of Mrs. Albert Hansen. chairman,
Miss Florence Moore and Miss Amy
Riddlestorffer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
YOUTH HELD FOR HAVING
GUN; MADE THREATS

Mike Burky. seventeen years old.
of 646 Cortlandt street. was arrest
ed this morning by Officers William
Bachman and George kozusko on
two charges, one of carrying con-
cealed weapons and another for
threatening to shoot Mike Lotski.
Recorder Pickersgill ordered the boy
be held in $1,000 bail to await the
action of the grand jury. officer j.
II. Williams, of the American Smelt-
ing d Refining Company police.
found the revolver on the boy and
called the police.
Burky claimed he found it about
a week ago along railroad tracks on
his way home from work. but he
could not explain to the court why
he carried it in his pocket for a
week
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
CHICKEN SUPPER
TOMORROW NIGHT

The chicken patty supper which
the Woman's Guild of st. Peters
Episcopal church will hold in the
parish house tomorrow night prom-
ises to be one of the best suppers
ever served by the guild. Seven ta-
bles will be set and headed by the
various members of the guild, and
supper will be served between the
hours of $3.50 and 1880 o'clock. Mrs.
L. s. Garrison is chairman of the
entire supper. The guild will have
an apron table and a parcel post
table in connection with the supper.
and the Rector's Guild will have
charge of the table of homemade
candy. The members of the guild
have been selling tickets for some
time. These may also be procured
at the door tomorrow night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
ST. STEPHENS FAIR
OPENS TOMORROW

Everything is ready for the annu-
al fair of ST. stephens Danish Luth-
eran church. which will be held in
the basement of the church Wednes-
day and Thursday nights of this
week. 4 number of pretty booths
have been planned, at which all sor;s
of attractive and useful Christmas
presents Will be on display. The
women of the congregation have
been making articles for the sale for
some time and these include aprons.
caps. hand embroidered articles, and
a variety of novelties.
Ice cream. candy and cake will al
so be for sale and the committee in
charge are preparing for the large
number of patrons that this annual
fair of the church usually attracts.
Mrs. Chris Rasmussen is chairman
of the committee. assisted by Mrs.
A. =. Hansen and Mrs. J. Scger All
members Of the church who have ar
ticles for the sale are asked to send
them to the church not la,er than
Wednesday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
Woman Charges Assault.

The case against Simon Palaszac.
of 322 Leon avenue. summoned into
court this morning or an assault
and battery charge preferred by
Mary Kochcnsky, tenant. was put
off for a week by Recorder Pickers-
gill this morning. pending the deci-
sion of the complainant in the case
as to what action she desires to take.
The assault on the woman is alleged
tn have been made last Sunday
morning. Jacob s. karkus repre-
sented the defendant. Mounted Of
ficer Hartung served the warrant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
Musicians Elect.

The annual election of the Mu-
icians' Union Local S73. was held
sunday afternoon in the Union
looms and the following officers
yere chosen. who will be installed
ct the first meeting in January:
Andrew Nielsen, president; Will
jam Seiboth, vice president; I. Nj.
celsen, secretary; NJ. Petersen.
treasurer; John Toolan and Jeppe
Nielsen, trustees: III. Durrua, l.. L.
Aorner, j. Verducci and L. O'Brien,
executive board; n. A. Morrisey,
iergeant- at arms: Samuel Tonghini,
A. Rasmussen, Il. De Marco, p. Bar
iesik. L. Walters and l.. kelb, board
bf examiners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
OLD GRAND JURY
QUITS DEC. IS
Dinner Will be Held at Packer
House-New Jury to be
Sworn in Dec. Ia.

By STAFF Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. The
September term grand jury will con-
clude it's services for the county on
December Is. Indications are that
the remaining sessions of the pres
ent jury will be short. and the mem-
bers will be discharged as soon as
they make thier return on Decem-
her 13. by Judge DAILY. Supreme
Court Justice James J. Bergen Will
swear the new panel in on December
X.
Arrangements lave (been COM
pleted by tho committee of tho
grand jury for their dinner which
is to be held in the Packer House
in Perth Amboy at o'clock on tho
afternoon of December IS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
Attend "Y" Conference Sunday

Fourteen Perth Amboyans were
at Asbury Park last Sunday attend
ing the state conference of the Y.
NJ. C. A. Seven boys with Secretary
+. w. Scott left for the convention
on Friday, attending all it's ses-
sions and on Sunday, few other
boys with c. NJ. Peterson. John NJ.
Shoe. Harry Comings and Earl
Lake supplemented the delegation.
Reports of a most instructive. re-
creational and inspirational time
are being made by the delegates
and a plan of work for the new year
will surpass all preceding activities
as result.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
Y. N. C. A.

Numerous activities have been
planned for the several departments
of the Y. NJ. c. A. for the remainder
of December which will assure tLeir
members a particularly good time tn
end up the year.
The employed boys brotherhood
will meet tonight after gym to plan
for a basketball schedule. football
with the Hi-Y Club. the December
lecture and hear the echoes of the
conference at Asbury Park last
week END.
The Comrades meet tonight from
7:45 to $3.50 O'Clock. The emtlems
and material have arrived and can be
procured at this time
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
HELD IN $500 BAIL
FOR BEATING WIFE

: Charles Slesarek, of '30S Sutton
street. arrested by Detective Ser
geant John Huff and Patrolman
Michael Muska last night on wife
leating charge, was held in $500
,bail to await the action of the grand
Jury by Recorder Pickersgill. When
The officers went after the man they
We're forced to make search of the
teighborhood, and finally found the
Tan hiding under bed in the
aouse at 307 Sutton street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
"BETTY BE GOOD"
AT THE MAJESTIC

Hugo Riensenfeld's musical mas
terpiece. Betty Be Good" the most
brilliant score of all musical COM
edies, is playing at the Majestic the
atre tonight. With this company are
Georgiana Hewitt. Eddie Garvie and
a brilliant Broadway cast and cho-
rus of dainty, dazzling, dancing
darlings.
Next Monday Joy Bells" with
Hcinie Hoover playing leading
role, appears at the Majestic thea
tire, where a matinee and evening
performance will be given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
District Court

Three cases were disposed of in
the morning session of the district
court today. and in two of them
Judge C. C. Hommann rendered a
verdict in favor of the plaintiff,
while in the third case a jury re-
turned a decision for the plaintiff
for SIG.
Simon s. Koffler. represented by
Jacob B. Joselson, brought suit 20
recover money due on goods sold on
a book account to Morris Guckman.
which the defendant did not attempt
to pay. A judgment for $50 was
given.
In the second case a judgment was
given for $139.05 for goods sold on
a book account to Frenko Lubricat-
ing Co. by the Steeles' Shrewsbury
Nurseries, who was represented By
Aston Berkman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-07
WOODBRIDGE

Miss Augusta Huber spent the
Weekend with Miss Emily Scanlon
of Trenton.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederic Linn, of Ridgedale
avenue, on Sunday.
Miss Helen Lorch was a Newark
shopper on Saturday.
Mrs. Frederic Carlson attended
the funeral of a relative at Port
Richmond on Saturday.
r Miss Elizabeth Malloy visited Miss
Margaret Sheehan, of Elizabeth,
over the weekend.