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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
SUGGEST VACANT SCHOOLS
Be USED AS DWELLINGS


NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. 49,
While the housing situation
throughout the state Is so acute that
many families have been literally
turned out of doors with no place to
go, Il Is surprising to know that
there are a number of unoccupied
school houses in various counties,
some of which might be readily
made available as dwellings. At the
same time the sale Of these unused
school houses by Boards of Educa-
ton would increase the amount of
Srable property In that particular
locality. The sum added to the as
sessed valuation might not be much
in any community, but in the
aggregate 1t would amount to con-
siderable.
The Board of Trade Of New
Brunswick, having in mind that
there were thirteen unused schools
in Middlesex county. of an estimat-
ed value of approximately $4,000,
took up the matter with the county
superintendent of the twenty-one
counties. asking the number Of un-
occupied schools and their estimat-
ed value. Replies were received
from eleven counties. One peculiar
fact was the situation in Ocean
county-one of the smallest in the
state in point of population and
there are ten unoccupied schools
with an estimated value of $23,5S5.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
STATE UTILITY COMMISSION
GRANTS INCREASE IN RATES.

CONTINUED from page IL
six-tenths cents per mile, or one
tenth Of n cent per mile in excess
of the statutory rate for the great
bulk Of the passenger travel" says
the decision. 1T seems TO US the
statutory rate should not be insisted
upon. unless II appears hat notwith-
standing changed conditions and
exercise of federal authority the
statutory rate Is legally applicable
and ii is the duty of the board TO
order compliance Herewith"
Referring to section seventeen OF
the public utility act, which says the
board shall have power to order
every public utility to comply with
the state laws and any municipal
ordinance relating thereto, the de-
cision states:
This Is not a mandatory direction
TO the board to order compliance
with the state statutes, municipal
ordinances or charter provisions. The
fact that such orders may be issued
only after hearing and upon notice
implies hat the board has power to
exercise its discretion in requiring
compliance with the state laws,
municipal Ordinances, or the prov1s-
ions of charters, having due regard
for all the facts. circumstances and
conditions.
Because OF the existing abnormal
conditions this board has not re-
quired public utilities TO limit their
charges 10 those specified in NIL
nicipal ordinances, where it has
clearly appeared that because of the
changed conditions the rates thus
specified would be insufficient to per-
NIT the utility to furnish adequate
and proper service to the public. 1t
has approved rates in excess of the
ordinance limitations and the legality
n propriety of its action has been
sustained by our courts"
In giving the railroads permission
to file the increases. the utility board
gives special consideration to the
freight rates on broken stone, sand
and gravel for use in the construction
of roads in this state. It is pointed
that contracts have been entered
into with the state highway depart
ment for the building of public high
ways. which cannot be changed, and
that the material increases in the
freight rates on sand, gravel and
broken stone may in some cases i'm
pose such hardships as to make i'm
practicable completion Of the work
under these contracts.
These materials are shipped wholly
In interstate commerce and the
board decides hat the railroads may
refrain from applying the increases
without undue discrimination against
commerce. In view of the
public use of the materials and the
peculiar conditions special rates my
be made without unlawful discrim-
nation In state rates, holds the
utility board. These rates on this
material should not be increased
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
DRIVERS LICENSE TESTS
HERE BEGINNING NEXT MAY

Beginning in May, 1921, examina-
tons for automobile drivers licenses
will be given in this city, according
to a statement made by Commits
sioner OF Motor Vehicles William L.
Dill to Max Gibian of this city st
a dinner given last night by the COM
missioner at the Hamilton Club in
Paterson, at which Samuel Feldman
Of this city. James Mccain, of Plain
field, and William Leonard, of Eliza
beth. were also present.
The question of drivers examina-
tons has always been an important
one in Perth Amboy owing to the fact
that it has been necessary to go to
either New Brunswick or Newark to
take them. For some time efforts
have been made to have the examina-
tions given here but with no definite
results.
The change will not go into effect
until next May owing to the lack
of authorization of the necessary ap-
preparations at present, but now 1t
Is an assured possibility.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
" M. c. A.

With the condition which followed
h ending of the war still unsettled
1t is expected that many men, both
ex~-service men and foreigners, parti-
cularly those of the Central Empires.
who wish to sever all connections
with il, require at certain times a
little aid and advice on the several
vital questions puzzling them.
Aware otthis fact the local Y. NJ.
c. A. stands ready TO perform any
service that they possibly can, with
no charges or expense attached, ex-
cepting in one or two instances a
small government charge. In CO.
operation with the county court they
are particularly willing TO aid for
eigners in obtaining their natur-
alization papers. at no expense what
soever. Many men have applied for
their second papers but have not
taken them out. The Y. NJ. c. A..
expressly encourages these men to
seek any required aid at the local
institution through Industrial Secre-
tary James A. LArcombe.
The citizenship classes have start
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19

without a hearing first before the
utility board. It is decided.
In permitting the increased rates
to be fled with II, the utility board
holds that II Is not TO be construed
as an Affirmative approval, that there
may be rates which a and should
be adjusted without conflict with the
general principle involved. These
rates car be dealt with later BIZ the
Interstate commerce commission and
the board Of public utility commss-
sioners within their respective juris-
dictions and such INEQUALITIES as
exist a be removed. II is declared.
Apart from the confusion and I'M
desirable complications resulting
from i-nharmonious rate structures"
said the board. 1T is clear that
eventually nc saving would result
from the general application Of rates
fixed by state authority. lower than
those authorized for interstate traf-
hc. even though the state authority
with respect to the Interstate rates
be paramount"
Apart from the legal status. how
ever, the board in exercising a dis
~cretionary power should be guided by
sound public policy" says the de-
.cision further. The question really
at issue and which should be con-
trolling it not whether there Is a
technical violation OF a statute,
acted under conditions vastly differ
ent from those which now exist, one
which may be ~impracticable of en-
forcement and invalid in its re-
striction of the rate. because of
federal legislation designed TO cope
with the existing conditions, but
whether the rates proposed are prima
facie 50 unreasonable. that effort
should be made to block their ap-
p1ication."
The rates to become effective under
the new order are not to be SO
declares the decision Of the
board.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
TO HOLD FIELD MEET
AT Y. M. H. A. OUTING

Everything points to a successful
outing at Silver Lake Park this Sum
day. when the z. NJ. II. A. and Y. w.
A. and the Ladies' Auxiliary will
for a good time. Although
only fifteen miles from Perth AM
boy, the park is situated at the top
of the Watching mountain, Just out
side Of Westfield and offers every
phase Of real country enjoyment. All
the boats have been chartered by the
organizations for the day while fish,
ing and bathing will not be the least
of the many attractions.
During the day a field meet will
be held with events for all both old
and young, while a baseball game
promises to be one of the features
of the day. The girls basketball
and baseball teams will be a great
drawing card.
Tickets can be procured at the Y.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
LIBRARY TRUSTEES AT
MONTHLY MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of
the Board of Trustees of the Public
Library was held yesterday after
noon in the library. An in
spection of the building was made
and several minor purchases were
decided upon. The librarians re-
port was received for the month of
July and showed an increase in the
branch and juvenile circulation, and
a decrease in adult circulation. The
adult circulation in July. 1919, was
4,045, as against 3,046 for 1920, a
decrease of 999. The branch show
ed an increase of 1877, circulation
this year having been 357, while
that in 1918 was 220. Juvenile cir
culation in 1919 was 3,141, and this
year was 3,719, an increase of SIS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
WANT M OF MEN
NOW IN THE SERVICE

In order to obtain the names and
addresses of every qualified elector
Of this state in the military or naval
service, Secretary of State Thomas
F. Martin, has communicated with
Attorney Walter J.. Kelley, making
him his representative here to obtain
the army to notify him as soon as
from this city and vicinity who are
in the army or navy so that they
may vote. in the coming election.
Attorney Kelley requests that all
persons having sons or relatives In
the army SO notify his as soon as
possible.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
City Briefs

A party named Westergard was
beaten at the corner of Hall avenue
and State street last night. accord
ing to the report of Patrolman Frank
Tonghini. The officer after an in
vestigation learned that the culprits
came from behind, struck the man
and then made a getaway. The Off
GER was standing on the corner of
State and Pearl streets when inform
ed of the attack by a young nan
named Mcguire. The incident oc-
Cured about Q o'clock, and the
cause of the attack could not be
learned. Westergard is said to be
an employe of the r. and H. Chem
zeal Company. unloading charcoal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19

ed and are now being held regularly
every Monday and Friday night.
Over fifty men have enrolled for this
particularly educating feature
Those who are Interested in the
English classes will be pleased to
know that they will be started in
the very near future
An interesting group meeting was
held in the Office of Boys Work Sc
cretary F. W. Scott last night at
which ten boys were present Will
liam W. lands. of the Columbis.
Law School and supervisor of the
local Fairgrounds. Edward ]. Burns.
of the same university. each gave
interesting educational and religious
talks which were greatly enjoyed by
the boys. 1t is planned. that more
such meetings be held in the future.
although no definite arrangements
have been made as vet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19

NJ. H. A, wedeen's department store,
the Central Garage. J. L. Klein's gro
Gerry store and from any one of the
committee which is composed of Leo
Lowenkopf, Isadore jacobson, Louis
Polensky. Samuel Ma~rgaretten, Sec
Morris M~argaretten. Mrs. I.
Esberg, Mrs. NJ. S. G~oldberger, Mrs.
Herr. Mrs. J. l.. Klein. Mrs. Sladkus.
Misses Dora Fine, Kate Karkus. Pau
line Philo, and Lillian Polkowitz.
The automobiles will leave the
Y. NJ. H. A. Sunday morning at
1880. 1900 and noon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
Great For Eczema
And Old Sores

I Guarantee My C-afmanf. saxs ref<x3s1
Every Box Of It.
II you are Responsible for he hc4ziH ~
your family" says Petersen OF E4f<41o.'
Il want ycu 10 get q large IS cent boz <[
Peterson's Ointment today
Remember. I stand hack Of every t1x.
Every druggist guarantees 70 refund tine
purchase price II Pefersonfs o1n<u<&-4<
doesn't do all I claim
4 guarantee II far eczema. old sores.
running sores. salt rheum. ulcers. s>r1
nipples. broken breasts. itching skim. skis
diseases. blind, bkeding and itching plies
as wei as for chafinz. burns sc4Ids- cu<<.
bruises and sunburn-"
7 had 80 running sores on my leg for II
years. was In three different hospitals.
Amputation was advised. Skin rra<ftr<
was tried. I was cured by using Petersen
Olntment"-Mrx. +. E. Root. Est M1tri~
gan Street. Buffalo. ~. T Mail orders IT,
falo. N. v-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
FREEH0LDERS RECEIVE
ROAD MATERIAL BIDS
By star corrsspondent.

BY stan Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. 10
The Board of Freeholders at their
meeting tonight will open bids re-
ceived at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon
for furnishing the tar products COW
ering to be used in county road
work. Further steps to repair the
county roads will be taken at this
session also.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
FOOT is AMPUTATED

Frank Fendelsky. about SO years
old, and a resident of Inslee street,
this city. severely injured his leg this
morning when he dropped a heater
pipe upon it while at work al the
plant of the Vulcan DEFINING Com
pany at Sewaren. The shin bone
was badly shattered and upon his
removal to the local hospital 1t was
found necessary to amputate the
foot above the ankle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
American Legion

The American Legion field and
track meet which will be staged on
Nielsen Field, Rutgers College on the
afternoon of September s Is growing
more attractive daily because of the
increasing interest being shown in
the event and the liberal donations
of prizes which will be offered to the
winners of the several events. Con-
gresham Thomas ]. Scully has offer
ed a trophy to the winner of the n
mile open relay, and Robert w.
johnson, Highlsnd Pafk, will give a
silver loving cup to the winners of
the medley relay race which is clos
ed to the Middlesex County Legion
posts.
Senator Thomas Brown, of this
city, and John w. Herbert. of Helm
eta, are among those who have Of
fered additional prizes. Mr.. Her
bert's offers will go to the winners
of the special initiation race while
Senator Browns will go to the Mid
dlesex county Boy Scout troop win
ming the half mile relay.
Everything tends toward a great
success in this new venture of the
Middlesex county Legion posts. and
1t is expected that the proceeds
which will be shared among the sew
eraI posts will put some of them on
their financial feet. 1t is now pro-
posed to hold a motorcycle road
race in conjunction with the meet,
the riders to start and finish at
Nielsen Field, but plans for this part
of the program have not been COM
pleted as yet.
All those who wish to enter the
events must send in their entrees to
James Harkins. secretary OF the
athletic committee. who Is located
at the National Bank building New
Brunswick. or to Louis z. Sosin,
Board of Trade building, Perth AM
boy, before September 1.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
Obituary

James b. Conover
James B. Conover, formerly OF
Perth Amboy, died at the home of
his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Matte w.
Conover, of 382 Gates avenue,
Brooklyn, N. Y. He vas stationed
at the Baptist church here for a
number of years. Funeral services
and interment will be at the Fair
view cemetery. Brooklyn, tomorrow
AZ 1.20 o'cI0ck
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
Another Recruiting omcer Arrives.

Corporal William B. Dickie of the
Newark recruiting station of the
United States Army has been as
signed to duty at the local recruit
ing station. The local recruiting OF
fee has sent out a call for men to
enlist in the second cavalry, stanton
ed at Fort Riley. Kansas; eleventh
vavalry. stationed al Preside. of
Monterey. California and fifteenth
cavalry stationed at Fort d. C.
Russell, Wyoming.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
Had Two ReYolrers: Is Arresfed.

NEW BRUNSWICK. Aug. IS. -
Herbert Robinson. also known as
Herbert Williams. was taken into
custody by the loc& police yesterday
on a charge of carrying concealed
weapons. Robinson WAS observed
prowling about the residential section
4 the city by n of the patrolmea,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19

who upon accosting him. found that
he carried two large loaded r~evoIref<
in his hip pockets Robinson has
lived in this city for some time.
though he returned about two weeks
ago from a year spent In Michigan
asked for no bail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
Apply For victory MedaIs.

That ex service men are interested
in the work of the American Legion
here was manifested last night when
applications we're made for the
Victory medals at the new American
Legion Service station in the Board
of Trade building. With the idea of
facilitating the great amount of in
dividual work connected with the
procuring of these medals. the local
post has opened this station for the
convenience of all ex-service men
whether Legionaires or not. All
that is asked of the men is that they
bring their discharges to the new
headquarters, where they viii be
carefully looked after, and the post
will do the rest. The station Is open
from 5 to s o'clock each night except
Sunday, during which hours applica-
ton for new membership can be
made and any other information re-
garding the American Legion activ-
tiles locally and nationally obtained.
The local post will meet at the
Y. M. c. A. tomorrow night at 8
o'clock. Commander N. w. Pierce
requests that all members be present
to take up several important quest
ions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19

On Worth While Furniture

There is something peculiarly satisfying about furniture. 1t is built for
generations of service, designed by artists and priced at a real saving. Now,
during u Annual August Sale you have the opportunity to buy this furni
ture at 20% less than usual You know the inherent worth of this furniture,
you realize that our guarantee of satisfaction really means something, you
recognize that at 20% off this funtureis a unparalleled value. With all these
facts in mind, it behooves you to take action promptly. Just a short time and
the sale ends Prompt action is imperative if you would save 2% On your
furniture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
Our Entire 500, 900 Stock Is Included

You may have your unrestricted choice of or enormous display of fine
furniture at 20% off, with the exception Of HooIer Cabinets and Photographs
This includes the most magnificent period furniture, such as Italian Renas-
sance, Heppelwhne, Chippendale, Queen Anne and many Others. Even at its
regular price, his furniture was considerably lower than you would expect
because our large purchases 1t the old low prices enabled us to take full ad.
vantage of every unusual value Oh the market Now, there is a straight poo
reduction from the original low prices. Surely it is a wonderful opportunity
the entire season-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19
A Big Feature of The
Leon Service

Is the convenient charge account sys-
tenn under which you can open an ac-
count
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-19

And large Amounts in proportion.
Goods Held until Wanted.
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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-08-12

Candidate for the office of Pros
ecuting Attorney has demonstrated
his ability as an attorney throughout
five years of successful practice in
Flint, Michigan.
SECOND-in not associated with
any political clique which assures
an impartial administration, with
equal service to each and every per-
son calling upon the prosecutors of
flee.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, The Circuit
Court for the County of Genesee
in Chancery.
Edna Petit,
Plaintiff,
Oscar d. Petit,
Defendant.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court
for the County of Genesee in Chan
Gerry at the City of Flint, Michigan,
on this Thirtieth day of June, A. ID.
1920.
Present, Honorable f. d. Black,
Circuit Judge.
In this cause it appearing from af-
fidavit on file that the defendant is
not resident of this state, but that
plaintiff is informed that he resides
in the city of South Bend, Indiana.
Therefore, on motion of Mark w.
Stevens, attorney for plaintiff, it is
ordered that defendant enter his ap-
pearance in said cause on or before
three months of the date from this
order, and that within forty days the
plaintiff cause this order to be pub
lished in The Clio Messenger, a news
paper printed, published and circu-
lating in said County Of Genesee,
which said publication to be contin-
ued once each week for six weeks in
succession.
Edward ID. Black,
Circuit Judge
Marx w. Stevens, 20
Attorney for Plaintiff
Flint; Michigan
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-08-12
Phone s5-a r. Jones cH'' Mich.

Among the necessary qualifications
for the office of Prosecuting Attor-
ney, these two are most important:
FIRST-Legal training and know
ledge of law, combined with success
full experience in actual practice.
SECOND-Absolute freedom from
any entangling political alliances
which might result in injustice to-
wards certain individuals.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-08-12

No argument will be necessary to make these prices
impressive. Look the papers and see if you can
duplicate them anywhere---wholesale prices on retail
lots. Remenber--Sae Closes Saturday, Aug. Il