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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
Report

S. Frank Mason is spending several
days with his sister Mrs. Judson S.
Hopla. having just returned from a
trip to South America. Mr.. Mason is
a wireless operator in the employ of
the merchant marine. While in South
America he hunted up his brother
Lloyd Mason, formerly of the borough
and paid him a surprise visit. After
several days with relatives here Mr..
Mason will again sail for southern
ports.
Miss Helen Osborn who has been
spending h week in New York with
her sister Mrs. Edward w. Young
returned to her home Monday.
Raritan Post, No. So. American Le-
gion, will hold o meeting in the law
offices of Ackerson & Ackerson tomor-
roy night.
Freedom Council, No. 36, will hold a
social at the close of the business ses-
sion on Thursday night.
Mrs. Charles Miller is entertaining
the Guild of the Reformed church
at her home this afternoon.
A telegram received on Monday by
employees of the West Company stated
that Harry West who was operated
upon at a sanitorium in Battle Creek,
Michigan, is slightly improved.
Miss Jessica Barker mas returned to
ner nome IN New YORK a1ter having
been the guest of relatives in the
borough.
Mrs. l.. Morrell Will hold a sale
of household furniture at her home,
corner of Oak and Walnut streets
on Saturday afternoon Of this week,
the sale to begin at 1 p. M. 70. j.
Currie is the auctioneer.
Frank Tilton, of Rutherford, spent
the week end with his grandmother,
Mrs. Francis w. Tilton.
All articles made by the Guild of
the Reformed church will be on exhi-
bition at the parsonage on Thursday
and Friday of this week and a sale
will be conducted. All are cordially
invited to inspect the work of the
guild and make purchases If desired.
On Wednesday evening a special
service will be conducted at the Re
formed church when Mrs. David Nor
ris of Brooklyn will speak In onnec
ton with the progress campaign. Mrs.
Morris is doing a great work among
the Woman's Missionary societies. AT
the close of the meeting refreshments
will be served.
The four minute speakers at the Re
formed church on Sunday for the Pro-
gress campaign were Miss Emily
Houser In the Sunday school and John
G. Osborn at the church service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
SOCIETY HEARS
PAPERS GIVEN ON CiVlCS

By Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE. March. IA
short meeting of the Philemon Liter
airy and Historical Society was held
yesterday afternoon at tie South Bap-
fist Church. Two papers on civics
were given, one by Mrs. William d.
Frerichs. written by Mrs N. j. Lowe,
and the other by Mrs. Walter Beers.
Both touched on the same matters
pertaining to the civic prids of the
town and the ways to beautify the
place in various ways. The train SER
vice. community splric and various
ways that the place could be made
beautiful were spoken CT.
There was no music at this time.
Miss Elsa e. Evans, president pre-
sided at the session and Mrs. Fannie
Lewis, chairman of the luncheon that
Is to be held at the New Packer House
Perth Amboy April 81 reported that
tickets were beginning to sell and the
affair has every prospect for it's sue
cess. There will be no meeting next
week. This was to have been the
monthly guest dav Of the club. but
that was changed to April IL.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
STARTS DAMAGE SUIT
AFTER BUS ACCIDENT

NEW BRUNSWICK. March %
Notice of an action to be heard IN
the circuit court was filed yesterday
by George 7. Burton, attorney for
John J. O'Neil. of South Amboy.
This action Is brought against Pc
ter Rosenvinge, of Metuchen, to re-
cover damages of $50. 900 for injuries
received. expenses and loss of time,
AS alleged in the summons MIR,
O'Neil was seriously injured on the
18th of last November while cross
ing Smith street, Perth Amboy, at
the Rector street Intersection, by be-
ing struck by an auto bus belonging
to the defendant.
A farcture to the left leg and pain
full bruises and abrasions were suf-
fered by the plaintiff as a result of
the accident. according to the de-
m1nd
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
COLLISION IN AMB0Y ROAD
GETS DRIVER A M

TOTTENvILG-E. March ga coll
lision between an auto truck and q
at Yetman venue and Amboy
road about 2 O'Clock yesterday after
noon caused the driver Of the truck
to be served with a summons for OPP
Grating a truck on Amboy o in
violation of the city ordinance. The
truck going west in Amboy road ac-
cidentally struck a wagon owned and
driven by George Harvey of Sprague
avenue, as he was driving east The
truck was owned by Leon Cosmick OF
149 Essex street, Manhattan and was
being driven by Harry Cohen of Pit
kin avenue, Brooklyn. Cohen was
served with a by Patrolman
wimund Winant for his appearance
in court today.
The left front wheel of the wagon
was broken. During the heavy o
heavy trucking was allowed on Amboy
road because of the bad condition of
Arthur Kill road, but now since the
weather conditions has become alright
trucks must use the latter thorough
fare or else the driver will be served
with a according to the police,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
TRUST co. TO ENLARGE
ITS FOREIGN EXCHANGE

The Perth Amboy Trust Company
will Immediately 10 en-
large it's foreign exchange department.
which, heretofore has been a minor
activity in the institution. The Perth
Amboy Construction Company has
been awarded the contract to make
extensive alterations in h Ternune
store. which is situated next to the
bank building. The two buildings will
be connected and a very fine depart
ment installed, which will not only be
Used for foreign exchange but Will
supply ample room for the growth
of the organization The reconstruc-
ton work IS contracted for the
amount Of SO 900 and the building
is leased by the Trust Company for
q period of ten years.
This new department VIII probably
~necessitate changes IN the ~EerSonnei
of the institution, wherein the oiu
employees will be given first coESldera-
ton for advancement which the tof-
eien exchange department offers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
NO JERSEY LABOR
PARTY, SAYS QUINN

At a meeting held Sunday after
noon In Newark under the auspices
of the Joint State Legislative Board. 1T
was voted to follow the recommended
ton of the American Federation OF
Labor in supporting candidates favor
able to its cause, regardless OF polti-
cal faith, instead Of organizing a polit-
ical party in the state this year.
In opening the meeting President
Arthur A. Quinn. of Sewaren, former
ly of Perth Amboy, said labor should
play politics every day in the year.
He said hat labor had believed GER
tain rights were guaranteed to 1t,
but, it seems that the courts through
injunctions have said that labor is not
entitled to these rights"
The course adopted Sunday will be
acted upon on May 16 by the State
Federation of Labor at a convention
to be held on hat day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
Woodbridge

Mr.. and Mrs. f. r. Valentine re-
turned yesterday morning from a So
journ at White Sulphur Springs and
Washington, ID. c. At the latter place
they visited their daughter, Miss Car
olyn Valentine. at the Colonial school.
Miss Betty Hoagland is enjoying
her spring vacation from Swarthmore
College at the home of her parents,
DR.. and Mrs. B. w. Hoagland.
Misses Sadie and Mary Huber.
Harold Whitaker and William Huber
attended the performance OF Bud
dies In New York Saturday night.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Presbytery of Elizabeth
will meet in the Presbyterian church
on Thursday. The morning session
VIII begin at $3.50. with devotional ex-
ercises. followed by a business ses-
sion and report on 1.-THE Freedmen"
Luncheon will be served in the Sun
day school room from 1890 to 1.30.
In the afternoon the address will be
on Work in the Mountains of Ken
lucky" and a young peoples hour.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
Benefit In Joy Giving.

When you once get started in Joy
giving it's easy to keep 1t up. The
fact that you give JOY brings candi-
dates fer your magic touch constantly
before you. The returning benefits OF
having given joy keep your supplied
with the means of joy giving. So you
just direct the ever enlarging stream
that through you ministers to your rei-
lows. And your w Joy increases
with each new expression OF your good
will. The Joy giving habit grows up
on you and you would be perfectly
miserable without the chance of help
ing others to happier days. It's real
fnY-Grit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
Given Party In Woodbridge.

By SDecinf CoTfeSDOnQeht.
WOODBRIDGE. March PA
Camp Fire Girls was held at the
birthday party for the Winnebago
home their guardian, Mrs. Thayer
Martin, Friday night. There were
seventeen Of the Camp Fire Girls, ten
mothers and six fathers present. The
girls who are 100 per cent wood gath
erers. appeared In their ceremonial
costumes and around their fire" sang
Burn. Fire, Burn"
Virginia Adams then recited a
poem, written by a Camp Fire Girl.
Tableaux from Hiawatha, accom-
panied by the reading OF a portion of
the poem by Mrs. Martin, followed.
A amp fire guessing game was
then in order. Mrs. A. i. Randolph
won the bunch of flowers and Mr..
Kingbury the box of fudge.
Mrs. Randolph played for the
singing as Mrs. f. r. Valentine was
away from home.
Refreshments were served and the
parents and daughters Joined In ex-
pressing their appreciation of Mrs.
Martins delightful hospitality.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
Tottenuille

Miss Rebecca Levenson has gone to
Springfield. Mass, for a weeks visit
with relatives.
Miss Beatrice Beecher. of Brook
Syn. spent the week end here with her
oister.
Mrs. Henry Wall'ng, of Port
Monmouth, Is visiting her brothers
for a few days.
Sebastian Androvette has been con-
f1ned to his home i'll the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Getzlowitz
spent Sunday in Manhattan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Thrall
have taken up their residence with
their daughter and son-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. w. J. Derickson.
Miss Marion Sharrot is livingi
wi. iet --~.idmo.u~.. MS. D---4i
Sharrot.
John e. Bowe, commissioner OF
public works. is improving slowly and
expects to be at his desk this week.
The silver social of st. Stephen's
church will meet on Thursday after
noon at the home of Miss Elizabeth
Russell of Yetman n
Bentley Lodge No. $40. Odd Eel
lows, met last night in regular scs-
sion at Odd Fellows hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23

Do SVtCFUF TTb5UUWHtHEs
WOODBRIDGE, March 23-The
funeral services Of James Dunn of
Main street were held from st. James
church Friday morning. Rev. Richard
O'Farrell. celebrated mass and the
interment in st. James cemetery. The
pail bearers were James Walsh, Jacob
Jordan, Michael Kelly, Patrick Muir
ply, John Gerity and Harvey Romond.
The Knights OF Columbus held their
service at the grave.
Mr.. Dunn is survived by his wife who
was Miss Mary Whalen, and seven
children, Mrs. Arthur Johnson, Miss
Mary Dunn, Miss Rita Dunn and -four
sons, Jay, Thomas. George and Rus
sell Dunn also two brothers and one
sister, John Dunn of Newark, Michael
Dunn Of Perth Amboy, and Miss MARI
C. Dunn Of Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
BOARD
ADOPTS PLAN
Resolution Gives Midland Rail-
road Notice of Forfeiture OF
Franchise of Lines.
BIZ Special Correspondent.

eN RPCChOs
TOTTENVILLE, March 23.-The
Board of Estimate and Apportionment
yesterday adopted q resolution giving
the Staten Island Midland Railroad
Company ninety days notice of the
forfeiture of its franchise. This was
done on the grounds that under the
terms of eight of the franchises the
company had failed to keep its rights
of way paved, had neglected to make
a sworn statement of its gross earn
ings for the year ended September
80 last and since January 10. mad
ceased to make the required minimum
number of trips owe Its lines.
The corporation counsel was In
structed to prepare the necessary pro
ceedings through the attorney general.
Borough President a Name had
offered a resolution permitting the
Midland Company to charge as much
as ten cents and to give free trans
fers on the line. His was the only
vote cast, for 1t. District Attorney
Maloy and ]. F. Atterbury clerk of
the grand jury hat has been investi-
eating the affairs of the Midland Com
pany presented a plan of possible com
promise with the company. The
grand jury said Mr.. Maloy had asked
him to present a plan under which
1t believed hat it can be arranged
TOT the Cly TO ltdSe tHe ioau ~.
$4,000 a year. Mr.. A~tterbury and
Alderman O'Rourke urged the re-
s~toration of the trolley service.
A reply Is promised today in the
matter. Mayor Hylan who presided at
the meeting said that the BUSES were
here to stay and would be run in
spite of the scheme to start the trolleys
again. The grand jury met again yes
terday and after a short session adj
journed to give the district attorney
and the clerk time to make their APP
pearance before the board of esti-
mata
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23

was read early in the meeting. Mr..
Gundrum resigned owing to other busi-
ness connections preventing him from
handling the position. The names of
J. Edward Coogan and William A.
Mills were proposed. After some con-
~slderation Mr.. Mills was elected by the
unanimous vote of tho Board.
President Chase suggested that the
Chamber OF Commerce take out mem
bership in the National and State
Chambers OF Commerce. The matter
was referred to the secretary for a
report of the ACCESSIBILITY.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
RED CROSS TO RESUME
WORK FOR HOSPITAL

TOTTENVILLE. March 23-After
being idle for nearly a year the Tot
tenville branch of the Richmo nd
Chapter of the American Red Cross
will again resume work tomorrow.
This win not be for war work. but in
stead the members of the branch
have decided to help out for the Rich
mond Memorial hospital that is to
open for the reception of patients on
Easter Sunday, the date set at a re-
cent meeting of the board of trustees
for the formal opening of tho institu-
ton. The opening to the public will
be on May 2. The branch has Sc
cured the sewing Don at the Totem
vile school and will meet there all
day for the making of surgical dress
ings for the hospital. All members
are urged to come out to work at
these meetings every week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
BRUSH FIRE CALLS FlREMEN
TO BLAZE HERE YESTERDAY
BIZ Sr.rinl Correspondent

BIZ Sfsrin1 CORRESPONDENT
TOTTENVILLE, March 23-The
formal opening of the brush fire sea-
son on Staten Island occurred yester-
day morning. when the volunteer fire.
men of Pleasant Plains and the paid
departm ent of Tottenv'1le were call
ed out for a fire In a field in the rear
of 80 Mcguire avenue, Pleasant
Plains. The place is owned by Will
liam Banks, of Brooklyn. There was
no damage. The alarm was sent In
from box 81 at Woodvail avenue and
Amboy road. Amicitfa hook and lad
der and Citizens engine of Pleasant
Plains. and 151 engine of Totem
vile, answered the alarm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
Pleasant Plains

Mr.. and Mrs. William Swade visit
ed relatives in Brooklyn Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Randolph, OF
Yonkers, were visitors in Prince Bay
Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Hoag visited in Perth
Amboy yesterday.
Charles Evans was at home last
week with his family after a trip to
Florida.
Miss Helen Russ has returned to
Jersey City, after visiting Mrs. George
Butterf1eld.
Lawrence Spollen has returned from
a visit with his brother in Brooklyn.
Willard CottrelI has begun the err
ection of q house in Pleasant Plains
avenue. Edwin Paugh has the con-
tract.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
Sewaren

SIR. and Mrs. John Gage Of West
field, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. l. Demarest Sunday.
Mrs. Harding will entertain the
Sewaren Bridge Club at the home of
Mrs. Nathan Robins. Jr., In West
avenue tomorrow afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. T. Howell and Mr..
and Mrs. O. f. Sofield enjoyed a the
atre party in New York Saturday
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
SOUTH AMBoY CIVIC BODY
ADOPTS TRADE SLOGAN

ID NptUsNT UI~9tSUOHU.
SOUTH AAIBOY, March 2S.-'Soutn
Amboy-At Your Service" was the
slogan OF l.. ID. Green, awarded the
prize of $40 by the Chamber of Com
merce at q meeting held last night
The prize was awarded after lengthy
consideration by the Board of Direct
ors. There were about one hundred
and twenty-five slogans submitted.
There We're several matters OF m
portance taken up last night including
the election of n new secretary. Tht
r-~'~~sttNN 81 George Gundrum. Jr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23

81 SpeCidT COT-feSpONdeNt.
KEYPORT. March 23-Frank
RRapolla celebrated his forty-flrst
birthday on Sunday with q party
which was attended by his many
friends. Music and games proved
popular features of the evening and
dancing was also much enjoyed by
the young people. At midnight elab-
crate refreshments were served by
Mrs. RaRpolla and her assistants and
a birthday cake with forty-one red
candles was served by the host.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
rEsr,.Ts rOR MEN

Only a person WHO has experienced
| that awful "all night" cough that some-
| times follows influenza can appreciate
| what a good nights sleep can be. Mrs.
Annie Dawson, 20S0 Myrtle St, Long
| Beach. Cal. writes: THE result of us
ing Foley's Honey and Tar was a rest
| full one for me- Foley's Honey and
| Tor checks harsh, racking coughs;
eases wheezy breathing; stops tickling
| IN throat; covers raw, irritated sur
| faces with a soothing. healing coating
| Sold hv Rarnekov & PerZ.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-03-23
HE COULDN'T sTRArGHrEN UP

James Carman, Mayfeld, KY writes.
My back used to hurt me at times and
II could not get straight for half an
hour. 1 took Foley Kidney Pills and
| have not had the trouble since. I IAN
NOT say enough for them and their
great work" Foley Kidney Pills help
Inc Kidneys do their work In Kidding
the system of the poisonous waste mat.
| Ter that causes so many aches and
palms. Sold BIZ Barnekoy & Petz.-Ady.
The Washington times., 1920-08-11
] KILLED, ANOTHER HURT
As CUlM BANK CAVES IN

ASHLAND, Pa, Aug. il.-Joseph
scully. of Girardville. was smothered
to death, and william Lowell. OF Ash
hand. narrowly escaped the same fate
while at work At the Wilcst culm
bank yesterday morning.
While the men were preparing TO
nre q charge OF dynamite the top OF
the bank suddenly rushed upon them.
covering them eomplstsly. Lowell
VAS rescued ten minutes later and,
although unconscious. he recovered.
but seully was dead when reached.
The Washington times., 1920-08-11
WOMEN TO TAKE STUMP
FOR SENATOR HARDING
Mrs. Pratt Plans to Have 1000
Speak on Same Platforms
as Men.

CHICAGO, Aug. 11.-Mrs. John T.
Pratt. of New York, vice chairman of
the Republican Ways and Means
Committee. spent a busy day at Re-
publican national headquarters here,
comforting on plans whereby a small
army Of Republican women is to be
enrolled to take the stump for Sem
ator Harding. Republican women to
the number OF 1000 or more are to
discuss the issues from the same plat
form as men during the Presidential
campaign.
The women's speaking campaign
will be conducted on the Minnesota
PLAN" the features of which arc:
Women will speak from the same
platform everywhere with the men at
fashioned political rallies.
2-The greatest announcement will
be given development OF women
speakers in all local communities.
3-Every state will be urged to
follow the Minnesota plan" Of special
training for women speakers through
Congressional district and county or
ganizations.
The Washington times., 1920-08-11
BERWYN-BRANCHVILLE
CARNIVAL WILL REOPEN
Old. Time Tournament on Labor Day
10 Feature Revived Com
munity Affair.

BERwYN. Md. Aug. li.-Berwyn
is out after the .ionE-tims esrniVsi
record.
The Bsrwyn -Brsnchvilie carnival.
which ran from July 10 TO 81, VIII
reopen August 20 and continue
through Labor Day.
Among the new attractions VIII be
an old-time tournament, TO be held
on the closing day. These turna.
ments were brought 10 Maryland and
Virginia by the Vavaliers. and have
come down direct from the time OF
the Crusaders. as a modification OF
the old fitting contests, where
knights in full armor rode against
one another with lances. The lancer
are now used to show the riders skIil
In picking rings suspended over the
course. IL 10 planned 10 invite the
best tournament riders OF this sec
tion OF the country TO participate.
The recent carnival, OF which Major
Ralph II. Case WAS chairman, netted
more than $4,000. The proceeds Will
20 for sidewalks, street lights and
other community improvements.
one-third OF the proceeds OF the
coming carnival will be devoted "a
improvements at the local school, the
remainder to be used for sidewalks
street lights. the memorial cross al
BladensburE to nifty Prince George,
county boys who died In the world
war. and other purposes.
The event will be In general charge
OF II. c. Bierman. Herbert IL. Smith
W. c. Aitchison, A. b. Gahan. and
William Duvall.
The Washington times., 1920-08-11
.ARNSTE|N ORDERED
TO ANSWER QUERIES
Court Rules "NIoky" Must Tell
Lawyer Of His Bankruptcy
Schedule.

NEW YORK. Aug. Ii.-An order
sisnsd yesterday by Federal Judge A.
N. Hand directed Jules Milky Arm
stein TO answer questions prepared by
Saul s. Myers. counsel for the Ma
tional surety Company. relating to In
formation contAinde In schedules nled
by Arnstsin in bankruptcy proceed
ings pending against him. william
J. Falion. counsel for Arnstein. an
nounced that the decision OF the court
Affects. the constitutional rights OF the
defendant and that an appeal from
the order would be taken directly TO
the United States Supreme Court.
Arnst Elm is under bail in a criminal
proc edings. He refused to answer
all questions asked him In the bank
ruptcy proceedings on the gound that
his replies might be used against him
in a criminal proceeding on charges
OF concealment OF assets On June
10 Judge Hand denied an application
to punish Arnstein for refusing to an
swer questions, but this protestation
was removed by Arnstein's failure to
claim privilege when he hled his
schedules.
The contention OF Arnstein's coun-
Sci tnat stoieh property Couiu Ho'
be considered an asset OF the bank
rupt's estate was answered by the
court in a statement that in regard
to securities thought TO have been
stolen from the surety companies"
the contention, made on the ground
that their only effect would be to
incrininats the witness. should be re-
Jected.
'aThe proceeds OF this property
which may have reached the bank
rupt." read the opinion. would be
payable to his trustee even though
they were subject In the hands Of the
trustee 90 the equitable liens In favor
of the owners OF the original secur-
tiles which would consume the pro-
ceeds.
"I think. therefore, that the ex-
animation In regard to these secur-
tiles should not be stopped upon any
theory that neither they nor their
proceeds could belong to the bankrupt
estate. 1t 10 a fact. however, that an
attempt to require the delivery to the
trustee Of the specific securities re-
ferred to in the petition on the