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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
SeUaren

Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent and family,
of Perth Amboy, have taken the J.
c. Fowler house.
Mr.. and Mrs. War; recently motor
ed to New England and upon their
return Mr.. Wars mother accompa-
MED them and Is now their guest.
Mrs. G. +. Lewis entertained one
of the History Club scholarship chain
card parties this week. Mr.. Lewis's
mother and sister OF New York were
her guests at the time.
Mrs. Montgomery Balfour and
Mrs. j. A. Morehead attended a
meeting of the literature department
of the State Federation at Jersey City
yesterday, representing the Woman's
Club of Woodbridge township.
Mrs. Harry Van Iderstine, Jr., was
the guest of Mrs. Julian Arntson, of
Perth Amboy, yesterday.
Mrs. f. II. Turner was a New York
visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. w. w. Jackson OF Railway.
Mrs. H. b. Coombe of Brooklyn and
Mrs. l.. s. Thompson of Perth Amboy
were among the out-of-town mem
bers at the meeting of The History
Club at the home of Mrs. VanSyckle
on Wednesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
SPRING TIME DANCE
SUCCESS AT so. AMBOY
b. Special Correspondent.


SOUTH AMBOH. April 24:-Com-
plete in every detail the plans Of the
Delta Kappa Society were carried 10
a u at the first annual springtime
dance held under their auspices last
night.
This was one of the llveliest social
gatherings held in this section of the
county in some time. In addition TO
the young folks of this city who we're
present In great numbers there were
many guests from nearby cities and
boroughs. Perth Amboy and New
Brunswick were well represented.
Rutgers College orchestra furnished
the music for the occasion and a
number of college boys were in at
tendance.
The hall was beautifully decorated
for the. occasion. The huge audi
forum was draped with steamers OF
purple and white. the eoiors of the
sorority. ON the platform where the
orchestra held forth supreme there
was a canopy formed by the stream
ers.
A number of feature and speciality
dances were held. The moonlight
drew one OF the largest crowds on
the floor. Another pleasing dance
was the mardi gras dance when each
dancer al given a paper hat and
colored streamer. During this dance
the spirit of the carnival prevailed.
The dancing continued until the
wee small hours of the morning
when all journeyed toward their re-
spective homes declaring the Delta
Kappa the most delightful entertain
ers. Miss Madge Mahoney and her
energetic committee are to be com
pllmented and il is hoped that this
lance will become an annual vent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
AQUEH0NGA EUCHRE WAS
SUCCESSFUL EVENT HERE

TOTTENvILIsE. Aril 24.-Twenty-
five prizes were awarded at the euchrc
of the Aquehonga Athletic Club held
at the club house last night. The
affair was a success. Twenty-six
tables were playing in the games that
began at $50 O'Clock. After the
games ice ream and cake was sold.
Those awarded the prizes were Mrs.
James IRE. half ton coal; John Gross.
ham: Mrs. John Boss, boudoir cap:
j. limerick. towel; ). Olsen. six glasses;
Thomas Random. linen roll: II. Cline.
box candy; p. A. johnson. box candy:
Mrs. Wilmot Chapman. alarm clock;
Mrs. Emma Robedee, coffee: G.. Mil
Ter. camisole: Mrs. Carl Raguse, light;
J. Cole. jam: A.. Parsons, vase: Mrs.
+. Dolan, Perfume; c. Wilkie. Necktie;
Mrs. w. Hennessy. writing paper: J.
Scher. handkerchief; James Ryder.
perfume: Mrs. r.. Hoehn. candy: ].
Sparks. powder; J. Kanofsky. peaches.
J. Sleight, table mat: Mrs. j. Morrell,
picture: j. krommish, powder: Mrs.
Gross. can fruit; Mrs. Elizabeth Ag-
new, shaving brush.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
South Amboy

Tomorrow night Chief Manitowog
tun FLOODED Indian - the SiwaSh
tribe OF Washington. will speak In the
First Methodist Episcopal church or
John street. Since his conversion.
which took place = number q years
ago the chief has been engaged in
.l~ccturing and cvangelis1ic work all
over the country. The local tribe Of
Red Men and the DaDushters of Po-
.cahontas will be present in q 1dy.
The American Legion committee
who Is working with the G.. a. X. in
Tue perfection OF plans for Memorial
Day. will report Tuesday nign.. This
VIII be n of the biggest end most
solemn Memorial Days eve held in
South Amboy.
Outside the Cup" will be the sub
ject of the sermon al the First Bap-
ttst church tomorrow night. Rev. G..
W. McCombe. the pastor. will deliver
the address.
The Hospital Board will hold an
adjourned meeting in the mayors Of
flee, city hail. Monday night at s
o'clock. President Kerr hopes to see
a full attendance. as very important
business Is TO be placed before the
board.
Unit number eight of st. Martha's
Guild of Christ church are holding a
home made bakery in the Parish
Rouse TINS afternoon.
The American Legion will hold a
movie benefit in the near future.
On Tuesday night the Bachelors
Club will give a Leap Year dance"
in the High School Auditorium. on
Wednesday the Governor will be in
the city as the guest of the Edward
/. Edwards Democratic Club OF this
city at their first annual hall to be
held in the High School Auditorium.
The last and biggest event of the
week will be the Assembly dance'
TO be held in tho Perth Amboy Audi
forum on Friday night. j. Arthur
AppIegate of this city is chairman of
the committee composed of men from
all parts of the county.
Leo j. Coakley was in Trenton re-
Gently In the interest of the new
building and loan association. He
was assured by the state commission
er Of banking and insurance thai a
license would be granted as another
loan was needed in South Amboy. 1t
fy-understood that the new organiza-
tion will foster the building Of a num-
Der of modern priced dwellings. This
will greatly relieve the housing sit
uation in this city.
A short meeting of the South Am
boy Republican Club was he'd last
night in their club rooms on Broad
way. This Is m of the most pro-
gressive organizations in the county
and Is doing much to advance the
cause of Republicanism.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
MATAWAN HAS HIGHEST TAX
RATE IN MONMOUTH COUNTY

BW Special Correspondent.
MATAWAN. April 24.@This borough
FOR the year 1920, has the highest
tax rate in Monmouth county the rate
per Sl00 OF assessed valuation being
S4Sf. Manasqusn IS second with !.
rate OF $40 n Matawan township
lhird with a rate of. $4.24. Allentown
mas the lowest tax rate in the county.
10 being only $l.65 per 500 assessed
valuation. Matawan borough last year
mad a tax rate Of s3.Ss ana a fraction
on 500 assessed valuation. Had NOS
the budget for 1920 of the borough
been cut in two by the council on
the night of it's adoption the tax rate
here would have been considerably
higher.
The usin reason for the increased
rate is the fact hat the appropriations
Tor the Matawan township schools
were increased $4,000 over last year.
Last year the schools received a total
of $4,000, while this year they will
receive $4,000. The budget OF the
borough was also raised considerable.
The tax rates of some of the nearby
towns are: Keyport. S3.97: Atlantic
Highlands. s395; Keansburg, s2.37:
Marlboro, s2.25: Holmdel. s22i.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
Tottenuille

Albert Sewer OF Newark. visited his
parents here this week.
Charles DeBoer. who has been con-
fined TO his home Ill for the past week
or more is improving.
Mrs. r. w. Wood is slowly recover
ing from recent illness.
Mrs. Harry Drayton of Raritan Bay
Park entertained the Amicitia club
at her home yesterday afternoon. After
the cards refreshments were served.
Rev. j. Harrison Johnson. pastor
of the South Baptist church spoke at
the Prince Bay Woman's Club meet
ing yesterday afternoon.
Seven candidates were conferred
with the mark master degree by Staten
Island Chapter, Royal Arch Masons
last night.
The annual communion of Totem
vile Council, Knights of Columbus
and Court Veronica Daughters of Isa-
bella will be held tomorrow morning
at 8 o'clock at the Church of Our
Lady Help of Christians. The COM
munian breakfast will be held at the
parochial school.
The Oriental Gfee Club AVE arrang-
ed for a dance to be held at Nielsen's
hall next Saturday night. The music
for the dancing will be furnished By
The Oriental jazz orchestra.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
KEYP0RT CHURCH WOMEN
AT AFTERNOON SOCIAL

EEYPORT. April 24.-Miss Vienna
Bedle entertained the members of The
Ladies' Aid of Calvary NJ. r. church
Wednesday afternoon when twenty
two members and friends we're pres
emit. A business session proceeded
the social hour, during which plans
for the replenishment Of the treas
ury were discussed.
An apron social will be held under
the direction of the society on April
goth and final plans for the social
were made.
During the social hour following
dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess assisted by Mrs. A. c..
Brady. Mrs. Phelps Cherry and Miss
Margaret Bedle. -Four new members
were received, Mrs. A. c.. Brady. Mrs.
Garrett Van Giesen. Mrs. Frank l..
Hull and Mrs. A. NJ. Dick.
Those present included Mrs. William
Lambertson. Mrs. s.. l.. Dey. Mrs. Lor-
EMO Ravens. Mrs. Emma +. Black.
Mrs. Emma Walling. Mrs. Phelps
Cherry. Mrs. Matilda Hof. Mrs. Will
liam A. Tilton. Mrs. Mary Madden,
Mrs. Edward Many. Miss Vienna Bedle,
Miss Margaret Bedle. Mrs. Frances
Lackey. Mrs. Euretta Ogden. Mrs.
Amanda Wilson. Mrs. A. C. Brady,
Mrs. Carrot Van Giesen. Mrs. A. NJ.
Brown. Mrs. Sarah Van Pelt, Miss
Hannah Polling. Mrs. William Wester-
welt and Mrs. Lafayette Bailey.
The society will meet with Miss Han
nah Polling of First street on the
third Wednesday in May.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
HElMETTA TO HAVE FAST
NINE THIS YEAR

~ Special CogrespoudrHt
HElAiETTA. April 2f.- Manager
Marion MondOker. of the Helmctta
baseball team. has announced that
he will put a fast weekend and Sun
day baseball team in the held and
championship. He will do most uf
the slab work for his team that will
be recruited from some 81 the fastest
teams in his section.
Two games have already been
booked. The opening game will be
against the Polish Giants of south
River on May ?. The locals were the
only team TO defeat this team last
year. on Saturday. May Is. he will
go to Midtown TO play the Michelin
Athletic Association nine. claimants
for the 1919 championship of the
county. The first home game will be
on saturday, May Is. just who will
be the opening attraction has not
been decided. He Is anxious TO book
fast teams only and will pay a guar
antee of travelling expenses.
Manager Mondoker practically won
the Middlesex county championship
last e as he won more games from
county teams han any team In the
county. He defeated every team in
New Brunswick. K~easbey. Spotswood.
Old Bridge. South River and Sayrc-
Vile. also the Colored Giants of New
ark.
The coming season will be the six
teenth consecutive that Mondoker
has pitched baseball and his arm in
the practice games already played
showed that he has lots of cunning
left in his wing.
dress Marion Mondoker, Helmetta,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
Jamesburg


\ big netting Of the ladies inter-
eated in the organization Of a Wo-
mans Auxiliary OF the American Ie-
giou was held In the meeting rooms In
the Lewis building Thursday night
ana q temporary organization per
teeted a set of temporary officers
were chosen to serve until ornament
officers are chosen. Dues were placed
At - per year. A general discus
sion was held mo the twenty
ladies present as to the activities Of
n auxiliary In connection with the
American Legion at this place. Appli-
cation cards were distributed to tho
ladies and a drive will be held and a
report made at h next meeting. to
be held Monday night. April %. in the
Stas Post rooms. Mrs. Harold r..
Davall. wife OF the post commander
OF Star Post, was chosen to head the
auxiliary for the present uutil a per-
manent head is elected.
Rev. Father kearney. rector Of St.
James Catholic church. has Complet-
cd all details for the forty hours de-
'%votional exercises to be held in his
parish. commencing at the service
sunday morning. when the 1890
mass will be sung. The Rev. f.. C..
Griffin. of South Amboy. will be the
speaker at the Sunday night services.
that will commence at 1880. Ser
vices will be held on Monday also and
the speaker at the Monday evening
services that will conclude the devo-
ton will be the Rev. l.. j. Travers.
of Woodstown. who Is a speaker of
more than usual. Topics a%ppropri-
ate OF the occasion will be expounded
by the speakers and Rev. Father
kearney expects this devotion to be
the largest attended during his pas
torate. The announcement Of the
Easter collection Will also be given
to the congregations NJ both masses
on Sunday and the total IS very graft
lying to the rector.
Rev. and Mrs. J.. n. Shaw will en-
terrain the members OF the Alice Tn
ion w. c.. II. u. Monday night at the
manse OF the Methodist church. This
meeting is a postponed session from
March.
The storm of Friday morning was
probably the most terrifying that has
visited this place in many years
Practically the entire borough We're
aroused from their beds at the early
hour of five by the terrific claps OF
thunder and flashes of lightning. ac-
companied by a furious rain and hail
storm the din of the ice crashing
against the glass windows. making the
scene one never to be forgotten. At
the home of MIR. and Mrs. Joseph
SuoSldh the entire ApuselOiu OF lnlEty
persons. mostly ladies. crowded about
their hostess, Mrs. Shostak. whose re-
assuring words averted a panic.
Once more the value of the motor
apparatus has brought to mind the
value of the more rapid meal of To-
comotion. While the fire department
were unable TO save the outbuildings
at the fire on the George Duncan
place Friday morning. the dwelling
was saved. causing great praise to be
given the local hremen who made the
trip through the terrific storm at the
time OF the fire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
REPUBLICANS OF COUNTY
ELECT NEW OFFICERS
BIZ Special Correspondent.

BIZ Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILIJE, April 24.-In the
reorganization of the Rlchmonu
County Republican General Commit
tee Joseph It. Johnson has been chosen
chairman; Clinton ]. Sharrott. vice
chairman: Thomas l.. Braniff. secre-
tary and Abram E. Johnson, treasurer.
The latter Is from T~ottenville. In all
of the wards a district leader mas
been named with the exception of this
the fifth ward. The various district
committees of the NTH ward are: 26,
stephen GiIby and Johanna Gilby;;
81, August f. Deitz, Jr. and Floyd
Decker; 2s, Harry G. Miller and II.
w. Kessner; 20. U. G.. Sprague. Henry
Boley and Emil Jost; 30, John W.
O'Meara and Charles Winant 81 Abram
70. Johnson and f. J. Lovette: 81,
James Laing and Herbert j. Bedell;
ss. Charles A. Marshall and John
Dietrich.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
POLICE RESERVE
MEDALS GIVEN
Awarded at Dance and Enter
tainment to Members on
Staten Island Last Night
~ Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, April 24-Thirty-
five merit n victory medals were
awarded officers and privates of the
Police Reserves of the borough OF
Richmond at the first annual vaude-
vile entertainment and dance of the
reserves held at the Stapleton Club
rooms last night. The medals were
pinned on the coats of each one as
they stepped to the front of the stage
by Colonel Wood. on the staff of
Rodman Wanamaker. special deputy
police commissioner. in charge of the
Police Reserves of the city of New
York. Police Inspector John Il.
Dwyer. in charge of the police of the
borough of Richmond. assisted in the
presentation.
The medals were presented in be-
half of Commissioner Wanamaker
and were for services rendered dur
ing the past year to the city of New
York. They were distributed through
out the four companies on the island
from Colonel J. Francis Atterbury,
Major Horace Il. Blan. Major Otto
J.. Mohn, chaplain. to the various
captains, lieutenants. sergeants and
corporals in command. The names
Of Captain Alexander Miller, Lieuten-
ant George Vollmer. Sergeant Ed
ward Harrison, Corporals Conrad
Wilkie, George b.. Sprague. Harry
Boyd, Joseph Belts, William Weber
and j. L~ithenhaus. of the Sixtieth
precinct station, Tottenville. were
called out bu there was none pres
ent 10 receive the medals. The dance
and entertainment vas one of the
most successful ever held by the or
ganization on the island.
The program that was rendered
was of high class order and included
selections by the New York Police
Department Glee Club, Doraldina
her Hawaiian serenaders, Miss Nor
ton and Paul Nicholson, in songs and
stories; Robert G. Pitkin, baritone
soloist. and the sensational aeroplane
film. 1.-THE Great Air Robbery" feat
uring Lieutenant Locklear, of the
Police Reserve Aviation Corps. The
latter was given through the courtesy
of Carl Laemmle. of the UNIVERSAL
Film Company. The music was FUR
nished by the Police Reserve Avfa-
ton orchestra. The program closed
with a ~three-round bout between
Lieutenant Fred Balsem and Lieu
tenant John Slater, athletic instruc-
tors In the Police Reserve Aviation
Corps. Dancing followed until an
early hour. A supper was served
downstairs. The hall was decorated
in white and gold and American
flags.
Major Sarah r. Neidlinger. com
handing officer of the Women's Pol
ice Reserves, who helped to make
the affair a success with Captain Ed
wilma l.. Blau, adjutant Headquarters
division. Captain Louise Mar1neila,
Captain Emily Hoehn. Captain Clara
n. Bouton and Captain Gertrude
Smith were present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
SOCIAL EVENT GIVEN
AT JAMESBURG HOME
Ru speciaI correspondent.

BIZ Special Correspondent.
JAMESBURG. April 24:-The So
clal committee of the employees OF
the Home for Boys were hosts to
over one hundred of their fellow
workers at n very unique social time
at the Institution Thursday night. II
was q very unique affair and in keep
ing with the onslaught on the high
cost OF living. The costumes were
also unique and very original in many
instances and was a diversion from
the usual line OF parties. Each guest
was dressed In a suit made from a
sheet and wore a headgear of a pill
low slip. with openings for the eye.
nose and mouth.
Dancing and home games featured.
A grand march was h beginning ri
the social time led by superintendent
and Mrs. T.. r.. Jackson. Numerous
musical numbers were given by In
diyiduals and in horus II vas vot-
ed one of the most pleasing functions
ever given at the home. Refresh
ments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
BUILDING PLANS FILED
IN RICHMOND BOROUGH

BIZ Special Correspondent.
TOTTENNILLE. April 24.-In the
report of the bureau OF building for
the week ending April IL as submit
ted by Superintendent McDermott or
the borough of Richmond there were
forty-two plans filed during that period
for new buildings 90 be erected on
Staten Island at an estimated cost OF
This number is six less than
that filed the week before when forty
eight permits were issued at an csti-
cost of s10S.320. There were
seventeen plans filed for alterations
an estimated ost of s14.60S n
twenty-one permits for plumbing to
cost SI1,572.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
Initiation nj soutb smbov.

BV SpecldI C-orrespOndeNf.
SOUTH AMBOY. April 24-One of
the most successful limitations ever
held by Orient Court No. "a. Of this
city, was held last night. Two foot
sore, weary and inquisitive candidates
were safely ushered over the burning
sands of the desert to the realm OF
oriental wisdom.
The two goats were p. II. Lock-
err and Crosby Matthews, who today
are more worldly wise than before.
A number of local princes plan to
attend the monster ceremonial In
Now Brunswick on Wednesday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
Pleasant Plains

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wardell. Of
Brooklyn, have been visiting at Prince
Bay
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bross have
been entertaining. Mrs. III. Ringen
and daughter of the Bronx.
Mrs. Herman Schwerd has been
visiting relatives in Manhattan.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Van DuZeI
are touring the eastern states by auto
mobile.
Joseph Ertle is at Atlantic City for
two weeks.
Theodore DETROIT is home after a
visit at Bridgeport, Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Oechsli have
been visiting in Brooklyn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
Woodbridge

The entertainment for the benefit
of No. 1 school at the high school
auditorium Friday night. May 7, will
surely draw a large crowd. The little
folks are practicing diligently and
are sure to present a pleasing pro-
gram.
James church are planning a May
dance to be held in the high school
auditorium Friday night, May Fl.
Music will be furnished by O'Brien's
orchestra of Perth Amboy.
The trustees OF the Presbyterian
church have had the two dead syca-
more trees which stood on the church
triangle at Railway venue and
Woodbridge road removed. 1t is I'M
derstood that the members Of the
Westminster Guild have secured
trees and shrubs with which to beau
tify the triangle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
Keyport o. e. S. Growing

kEYPORT, April 24:-Go!den
Chapter u. D., Order of the Eastern
Star, which was recently organized in
the borough, is rapidly growing in
membership. five new members being
received at the ecent meeting held
this week. This meeting proved TO
be especially interesting and the
chapter entertained several visiting
deputies.
The working team came from Red
Bank and after the reception Of the
new members a pleasant social hour
followed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
Legion Plans for Summer

KEYPoRT. April "A lively
meeting was held by Raritan Post
No. %. American Legion, at the Rar-
itan Guard library Tuesday night. An
attractive feature was an address
given by County Boy Scout Deputy
Executive J. W. Patton. who served
five months at the front in France as
a welfare worker.
In response to an invitation to be
present Commander Duncan and a
committee from the Matawan Post
attended to discuss the combining of
the two posts for the organization of
n baseball team to be entered in the
American Legion Shore League this
summer. A committee from Raritan
Post will attend n meeting at Mata-
wan Monday night when definite
plans for a baseball team will be
formulated.
Deyson Woodhouse was appointed
post adjutant to succeed John J.
Campbell. who has served since the
organization of the post. but because
of new business relations could not
give his time to the work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
Morris to Sail Homo

HONOLULU, T.. H.. April 24:-
Roland S. Morris. American ambas-
sador to Japan, will sail from Yoke
hama for the United States on tn,
liner Korea Maru Mary Is. accord
ing to a cablegram from Toxic re-
ceived by Nippu Jill. a Japanese Ian
guaged newspaper.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
cur THIS QUIT Is WORTH MONEY

Cut out this slip. enclose with sc and
mall it TO Foley q Co. 2s35 Sheffield Ave,
Chicago. Ill. writing your name and ad-
dress clearly. You will receive In return a
trial package containing Foley's Honey
and Tar. for coughs. colds and Group; Foley
Kidney Pills for pain in sides and back;
rheumatism. tackache. kidney and bladder
ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a
Wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cath
artic, for constipation. biliousness. head
ache. and sluggish bowels. Sold by Barna-
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
GET RID OF "spRISG FEVER

II you lack energy. n you are tired and
ianguld, IL you do not feel like exerting
yourself-if you lack "pep'-the chances
are that your bowels are sluggish. A Foley
Cathartfc Tablet IS a good and wholesome
physic that Will rid you of biliousness. gas.
boating. sick headache. sour stomach or
other Ills that attend Indigestion and con-
stipation. They cleanse the bowels. sweet
en- the stomach and invlgorate the liver.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-24
CARn OLE THANKS

The undersigned desire to thank rela-
tives. ~neighbors and friends for sympathy
in recent bereavement; also for flowers:
Also Knights of Columbus. Daughters OF
Isabella. Ksarny Post. O.. \. r.. also doc
tor and undertaken for services.
STOLZENTHALER AND FAMILY.