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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
WOMEN'S VOTING STRENGTH
SHOWN AT JAMESBURG
By Special Correspondent.

BY Special Correspondent.
JAMESBURG, Sept. 30-With a
voting list of over five hundred
Jamesburg experienced the liveliest
primary election in its history. This
was made possible by the voting of
the women who turned two to one
against the men and made their
presence felt in their protest against
John w. Herbert, of Helmetta, for
Congress-. The forces were organ
zed Friday night at a secret meet
ing held and Immediate action start
ID before the opposition was discov-
sred. A house-to-house nva was
made. but their result was very dis
appointing after the campaign made
is Appleby beat Herbert by but three
votes. Several women past eighty
years voted, the eldest, Mrs. Lettit
Suydam, eighty-five; Mrs isaac
Buckelew and Mrs. Milton Ives. Mrs.
-. Edmund Marryott was the first
women to vote. Mrs. Annie Green
berg, the first oma to be regis
cred, was the last person to vote at
he primary.
Much interest was evidenced in
he local casting. OF the votes cast
orty-seven were Democratic, while
al were Republican, over three
hundred being women. The local
esult follows:
County committeeman, Republi-
AN, John L. Suydam. 324: Demo-
FRAT, Elmer Patten, 40.
Borough councilmen, Republican,
George Hutchinson, 292; Jacob
Hausser, 325. 81 Democrats, G. G,
Quinn, az; Daniel Malan, 43
Constable, Gustaye Fillhower, IS,
In the congressional vote, Apple
by received 100 votes. while Herbert
received 1856; Thompson. 81.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
DRY GOODS. ETC. AT REDUCED
DRICES

Advantageous purchases from primary
markets permit US to oner numerous
standard lines at reduce prices"
Celebrated Amoskeag Apron Ginghams
STANDARD Dress Ginghams. new FAN
Patterns: sec value at 37hc per yard.
Splendid White Wool Blankets; many
with silk binding: values TO $40 at
1880. $40, $3.50, SIS an SIS per pair.
Rich lustrous Chiffon Taffeta Silks, So
inches wide; previously 1926 at s2.25 per
Ali Wool serges. 50 kind at s1,ss per
Women popular College last Black
Kid Lace Shoes; made to sell at $lO' al
$3.50 per pair.
mari ready-to-wear hats; values to SIS.
At 1888 to $10.9S.
Superior showings of women's dresses,
suits. Coats. Skirts and Blouses at pre-
Men and Boys Autumn Clothing. Hats,
! shirts. shoes. etc.. are here In a splen-
I'D variety of new authentic modes and
'abrIcs ar prices insuring agreeable saw
Alex smith & Sons wool Brussel GAR
,efs at $1.9S per yard.
Wool Br1ssell Rugs. . 4 IL It. Alex
,mith & Sons; $50 value at $3.50.
Alex Smith & Sons handsome Velvet
md Administer Rugs: size > K ~ IT., va
ues 10 $1,000 90. at $3.50 to sS2-50.
Exceptional values in handsome and
Substantial Dining and Bedroom Furni-
ure. go, ro
olss-e-so-1t. keyport.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
SPOTSWOOD VOTES ON
CONTEST IN BOROUGH

BY Special Correspondent.
SPOTSWOOD. Sept. 30-The only
contest at the primary Tuesday was
for the congressional honors that
gave any oncern to the voters. APP
pleby received a twenty-four major
ity over Herbert, while Thompson
was a bad third.
A last minute slate by the Repub-
licans added interest when a ticket
was named by County Committee
man ]. Randolph Appleby. Many
women took advantage of the rights
of suffrage and out-voted the men.
The full local ticket follows:
Democrats: Mayor, Frank Vliet,
IL; Republican, Charles De Voc, 81;
county committeeman. Republican,
j.. Randolph Appleby, ST., Al: Dem
ocrat, William Sawyer, 80.
Assessors: Democrat, Thomas
Brown, 20: Harry Fredericks, 80.
Councilmen: Democrats, Samuel
Leagher So; Joseph Beebe, 40. Re-
publicans, H. Jacobs. John Taylor.
County constable, Peter Schwei-
kert.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
TroubIe At Phone once.

BY Special C0rrespond1nt.
KEYPORT, Sept. 30.-Because of
lack of ringing power at the local
central office, no telephone calls
could be made here Wednesday
morning from about $3.50 until after
10 o'clock. This caused considerable
dificulty especially where the election
returns were yet to be phoned in.
Although the office received the calls
1t was not possible to ring the parties
and not until late Wednesday morn
ing were the operators able to put
through the calls which had been
received early.
However the difficulty was adjust
ed as quickly as possible and the
service has been most commendable
since.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
MATAWAN HAS
No HEALTH BID.
Several Efforts Were Made by
Mayor Henderson to APP
point Body; Have All Failed

~. opeclal correspondent
MATAWAN, Sept. 30.-Matawan is
without a board of health. Several
EFFORTS have been made by Mayor
Arts y. Henderson to appoint a
board, but all have failed. Several
times the mayor has appointed per-
sons on the board and each time they
have refused to serve. 1t seems TO be
a job no n wants, and as there is
40 salary in connection with it, people
generally stay clear of the appoint
ment on this board.
Mayor Henderson and the council
thought that the board had beer
formed, but recently when a meeting
was held for organization purposes,
mere was not a quorum present, so
n organization did not take place,
and since that time another member
of the board resigned, and as the
mayor failed to appoint anyone to
fill this vacancy at the last meeting
of the council, it is likely that the
board will not be in operation for
some time.
In the meantime, many complaints
are heard about the borough con-
corning conditions which exist and
which could be improved by a live
board of health. There are reports
that pigs are kept in the borough,
which Is against a borough ordinance,
and in several places 1t Is reported
there are pools of water, which are
! detriment TO health.
Just when the board will be in
operation is not known, but 1t is
likely that Mayor Henderson will
ind someone willing to serve on the
organization in the near future.
Several attempts have been made to
appoint ONE on the board, but a
number Of these have also refused to
serve.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
METUCHEN

Miss Ruth Thomas is very seri~
ously i'll at the home Of her sister,
Mrs. H. Z. Peck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Letson and
family are spending a week in the
borough at the home of Mrs. George
Litterst.
Mrs. Harry conquest, of Water
bury, Conn.,, Is visiting her mother,
Mrs. John Conner.
Miss Louise Browning has rented
her furnished cottage on Rector
street to Mr.. and Mrs. Harris, of
New Brunswick. who will take pos
session of 1t at once.
There has been a splendid run of
pictures at the new theatre, corner
of Main street and Highland avenue,
and Manager MacIntosch deserves
the patronage of all who enjoy that
form of entertainment. The theatre
also is clean and well ventilated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boughton, of Clar-
enden Court, r receiving congrat.
ulations upon the arrival of a son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Mason, of
Oak avenue, welcomed a new daugh-
ter into their home last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Letson and
family, of Ridgewood, were week
end guests of Mrs. Henry Ayers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Edgar have
returned from B1ckhill Falls.
Mrs. Pennock, Of Graham avenue
is entertaining a friend.
Mrs. Price, OF Clarendon Court
will entertain a number of her
friends at her home tomorrow af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Jerry Letson entertained her
card club Tuesday afternoon at the
home of her sister. Mrs. George Lit
terst.
Miss Florence Drake has returned
to Wilson College.
Mrs. Frances Bonney has gone
to Boston to visit relatives and will
be absent some time.
Nj. and Mrs. William Dinwiddie
attended the Trenton fair yesterday.
Mr.. Coerr returned Sunday from
Roosevelt hospital. where he was
operated upon for appendicitis, and
is con~valescing at his home on Mid
dlesex venue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
KEYPORT PEOPLE BADLY HURT
RECOVERING IN HOSPITAL

KEYPORT, Sept. s0.-Although
seriously injured in an automobile
crash at Manasquan Sunday after
noon. Mr.. and Mrs. James Morrell
and Russell Wslling. Of Keyport.
who are patients in the Ann May
hospital at Spring Lake are doing
nicely. Nj. Morrell received a broken
collar bone and severe cuts and
bruises. while his wife received such
a large cash in her scalp that four
teen stitches were Necessary to close
the wound.
Mr.. Walling received three fractur-
ed ribs. while his wife though badly
shaken was uninjured Is was his
brother-in-law Wilfred Morrell. Mrs.
Walling returned to her home in the
borough on Tuesday. but IN Wednes-
day went back again 10 the hospital.
Mrs. Walling brought the report that
he three patients were resting as
comfortably as could be expected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
KEYP0RT

Miss Kate Templeton has return
ed from a several months trip to
Canada.
Aunt Matilda Voorhees,. of Haz-
let, who is ninety-seven years of
age, was in the borough on Wednes-
day calling on friends.
Mrs. William T. Van Mater will
entertain the Keyport Literary Club
at the first meeting of the season
tomorrow afternoon. Guests will
meet at the home of the president,
Mrs. L. Brewer Walling, and be con-
veyed to the home of the hostess by
automobile.
A special meeting of the Ladies'
Aid of Calvary M. E. church took
place on Wednesday afternoon. The
society has earned. sufficient funds
for the installing of electric lights
in the parsonage and will have same
installed Immediately.
Miss Violet G.. Templeton, of Arl-
ington, is the guest of her aunt,
Mrs. John Templeton.
MI. and Mrs. Jack Eagan and son
have returned to their home in New
York after having spent several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Paul G.
Zimmerman.
All is in readiness for the big
barn dance to be held at the Beach
Park dance hall this evening under
the direction of the Recreation AS
ISOLATION of the borough. A large
advance sale of tickets announces
that the event will be a financial
success and that it will be as sue
cessful socially is not doubted. The
ladies will wear ~sunbonnets and
bungalow aprons while the men will
be attired in straw hats and over
alls. and refreshments will be pro-
vided.
The Sunday school convention be-
ing held at Long Branch today is
being attended by a large number
of Sunday school workers in the
borough, delegations attending from
the various local churches.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Walling
have returned from a several days
trip in the mountains of New York
Sfafn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
FOR HAVING
SHORT LOBSTERS

KEYPORT. Sept. 80. - Brought
before Recorder Thomas L. Smith,
Fred Kushman from Middlesex
county was fined $500 and costs
when a crate in his possession was
found to have thirty-nine short lob
sters. Kushman claimed that he
had purchased the Holsters from
Nelson Stryker.
Arthur Dawson, game warden
from Monmouth county and j. H.
Everham game warden from Ocean
county, were in town and made the
complaint against Kushman. Stry-
ker will be given a hearing on Fri
day before Recorder Smith.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
OLD BRIDGE FAIR
WAS BIG SUCCESS

OLD BRIDGE, Sept. so-The
committee in charge of the Country
Fair" of Old Bridge, held for the
purpose of collecting funds for the
erection of a new Catholic chapel,
desires to return hearty thanks to
all who helped to make Il the sue
cess that it The committee
consisted of: Mrs Soren Federson,
Mrs. Harry lie Boise and Mrs. Pat
rick Rock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
Great For Eczema
And Old Sores

Guarantee My Osntment, Says Peterson
Every Box OF It. .
III YOU are responsible for he health ot
four family" says Peterson. OF Runato,
j want you TO get a large IS cent box Of
7eferson's Ointment today
ARemember. / stand back OF every box
every druggist guarantees TO refund The
purchase price IL Peterson's Otntmeut
Doesn't 20 ali I claim.
Il guarantee 1t for eczema. old sores,
running sores. salt rheun. ulcers. sore
aipplss. broken breasts. itching skim skin
l~iseases, blind. bleeding and itching piles
Il well n for chatting. burns sealds. cuts.
,ruirex aud sunhurn-"
II had 80 running sores on my leg for II
re4rs. was In three different hospitals
A.arussffon was advised. Skin g-afting
vas tried. I was cured By using Peterson.s
Ointnsent.--M Mrs. f. f. Root. 2SI Michl-
~nu street. BuHale. n. Y. Wall orders IL
ia b Peterson Ointment Co., Iness Buff
falo. y. Y.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
stokes Yssues cali.

TRENTON. Sept. 30-Republican
State Chairman E. C. Stokes today
issued the formal call for the aold-
ing of the. Republican State Con-
vention in this city Tuesday of next
morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
Win Try Her For Murder Of aNwife.'

MELBOURNE, Australia. - Eu-
genie Fallini here must stand trial
for the murder of her wife" Mrs
Annie Burkett. Mrs. Fallini, a wild
ow with daughter, married Mrs"
Burkett and later her charred body
was found. Later Mrs. Fallini again
married" a woman. She wears
masculine attire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
Front! And Six BeIlhops Go To Jan

'FRONT.' And Six BeIlhops Go To JAN.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-Front," COM
manded Ellis Workman, United
States deputy marshal in the lobby
of the Louisville Old Inn Hotel. A
bellboy answered, then another and
another until six were there. All
were arrested, charged with selling
liquor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30

At Hungarian weddings, silver
coins are thrown into a plate until
1t is cracked-the money going to
the newlyweds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30

France levies a duty of As per
cent. on automobiles imported from
America.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-30
Too Much Wool in Norway ant
Sweden.

Sweden.
LONDON.-Swedish newspapers
report that Scandinavian countries
are overstocked with wooden goods
and ~canceling foreign orders. Also
that most mills in Norway and
Sweden are working only half-time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-15
STATE DEMOCRATS TO
HAVE 5 WOMEN WORKERS

TRENTON, Sept. 1.-THE State
Committee in session here yester-
day decided to name at least five
women among the fourteen Pres
idential elector candidates to be
picked at the coming state conven-
ton after the primary election. This
action was taken upon motion of
James r. Nugent, of Essex county,
he moved that women be endorsed
for district electors in Essex and
Hudson counties. Mrs. Phillip Nc
Kim Garrison, of Essex county, was
endorsed by the State Committee for
one of the four places as e~lector-at-
large.
For the first time in the history of
state politics women participated in
the meeting of the state committee.
which was attended by representa-
ltives of 10 out of 81 counties. Mrs.
Theresa Cross Bergen. of Jersey
City, was selected chairman of the
woman's speakers bureau and James
Baker, of Jersey City. acting secre-
ltary of the state committee. Ma
tional Committeeman Robert S
lHudspeth, of Hudson, Mrs. H. Otto
Wittpenn. of the same county and
Mrs. Hartman N. Simmons, OF
jUnion county, addressed the gather
ing. The latter reported on her re
cent speaking tour in South Jer.
sey. which she said was highly sue.
cessful.
A model voting booth is to bt
lerected in the State HeadQuarter!
State Chairman Mcdonald announc'
ed. 1t will be set up for the instruc,
ton of women voters and Mrs. Sim
mons will give instructions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-15
PETITIONS
ON FILE TODAY

By STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. ia
Socialist party has filed a petition
in the county clerks Office bearing
the list of candidates they will put
up for county offices this year. The
petition is signed by a large number
of people from Stelton, also by resi-
dents of New Brunswick and Mill
town. One woman is on the ticket
for the assembly.
John C. Fewer is the new party's
candidate for sheriff. Catherine Nc
Gable, Charles R. White and Earl
Classen are the assembly candidates:
Henry Neiman, Jhon L. Snyder and
NJ. DrendeI are out for the three
year term freeholder positions, while
Jacob Kramm is in the field for the
one year position on the freeholder
board.
The committee on vacancies IS
composed of Gilbert Vail, John
Schwartzenbach and Charles Burns.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-15
PARSOk' To SPEAK
At CHAUTAUQUA HERE

Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard.
better known as THE Flying Par
son, because he entered the aviation
service from the ministry at his
country's call is naturally famous
because of his winning the Trans
continental Aero Race, conducted
last October.
At the invitation of the Swarth-
more Chautauqua, Lieut.. Maynard
upon his discharge in April. 1920,
from his military service, he turned
attention to the lecture platform
where he will have ample opportun-
ity to continue his patriotic labors
under the title, Motor Troubles of
Society This intrepid aviator, who
so well how to overcome ae-
roplane motor troubles will discuss
our national and social problems
from a new viewpoint. Lieut.. May
is the red-blooded type of man
whose varied experiences and train
ing fit him for a practical and help
full discussion of this subject.
His physical fitness and mental
take chances that most aviators
shun, although he instantly enters a
modest disclaimer when faced with
the tribute. Where others followed
railroad tracks or the ribbon-like
highways in going from control to
control. Lieut.. Maynard took the
cross-country cut, flying entirely by
compass. He set his faith upon his
star and sheared off the miles. On
the trip from San Francisco he had
occasion to take a long chance.
Leaving Chicago. his course led him
straight across Lake Michigan and
he followed his needle without hes
itation. More cautious competitors
circled the water and lost valuable
time. His charge across the lake
was one way of showing confidence
In himself.
The real conditioning he believes
in brought him earlier fame than
his victory in the great Derby
Months ago he took to the air, bent
on record-making. Three hundred
and eighteen loops in 81 minutes
did the trick-an average of bet
ter than a loop every fifteen Sec
onds, continued for over an hour!
1t is a mark which has repealed as
sault after assault by other army
aviators. Maynard came out of the
test tired, of course, but far from
exhausted.
The clear-headed parson, undiz-
zied and unexhausted. INT on the
closing night of Chautauqua to tell
us how our problems look from the
far heights to which he has become
accustomed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-15

Regular meeting Of the Council Of the
City Of Perth Amboy. N. j.. Sept. 9Th.
1870. No quorum. AdoutLed 20 Sept. 18th
ARTHUR z. GRAHAM
f1s516-9-i5-1L. City Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-15
WOMEN VOTERS
EQUAL To MEN
South Amboy's Ladies to Play
an important Part in the
Coming Elections.
BY Special Correspondent.

by Special Correspondent.
\ SOUTH AMBOY, Sept. 15.-Yester-
J day for the first time the women of
South Amboy were registered for the
primary and general election. South
Amboy being a city under $4,000 in
habitants a house to house canvass
was made by the members of the
election board. In this manner
nearly every eligible man and wo-
man of the city was reached.
While no figures are available at
the present it was said by a number
of the canvassers hat as many II
not more women registered as men.
The canvass was completed late
yesterday afternoon and the lists Will
be prepared and turned over to the
city clerk.
In a number Of instances the wo-
men refused to have their names
placed on the registery lists. In
other cases they consented only after
eing persuaded by the election board
members. In the majority of cases
however the women not only re-
~gistered, but were anxious to do SO.
The greatest objection against the
registering of women came from the
foreign element. In some instances
they were bitterly opposed TO it.
The South Amboy Woman's club
was active about the matter. They
carried on an educational campaign
and will continue it to Instruct the
women in the use of the ballot. Every
member was urged to register and TO
use her influence in getting other
women of the city to register. By
the use of the ballot the ladies now
hope 10 put over" of the projects
that have been heretofore scorned by
the powers that be-"
AS a result of the house to house
anvas South Amboy will vote a
larger percentage of the women than
her sister city where registration was
by personal canvass. A number OF
ONE who yesterday did not re-
gister. will by primary day be anxious
to vote. and as the result of their
negligence will be disqualified.
Both parties claim added strength
as the result of the women vote.
The wiser heads of both parties how
ever look for no decided advantage
to either party but just look for the
quantity of the vote to be doubled.
Both parties however are sparing no
pains in making things attractive to
the ladies. The Republican club has
appointed a committee to interview
the women of the city who have been
active in civic work, and secure their
support in the coming election. on
Thursday night there will be a big
meeting in the Democratic head
quarters to which an open invitation
to the women has been made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-15

IN. h. A. stan SpecldiJ
LA GRANGE. Tex.-In a land
where hard men and hard liquor"
(even in Mr.. Volstead's day) are the
rule, a man has been sheriff for
twenty-six years without drawing a
gun!
Yes, Sherif-"Big Gus"-Loes-
sin. of Fayette county, is the
pride of the great, open south
west, for he:
Threw away his gun when he
was elected sheriff in 1894.
Has made 1882 arrests in twen-
ty-six years.
Doesn't believe in prohibition, but
has made ais booze arrests.
Made cattle thieves seek other
fields.
1--WE had to treat some folks
right smart rough in my time"
says big Gus" but 1 amt never
had cause to shoot. And-I amt
never seen the man I couldn't lick
without a gun"
just Like Movies
Six feet three in his stocking feet,
his trousers tucked into high boots.
and a big sombrero hat back on his
head, Loessin is the typical sheriff
of the movies-all except the guns.
If he ever wants to change jobs he'd
be 1.-THE goods" in movie land!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-15
KEYPORT CAS-
s DISCUSSED.
Letter is Read at Meeting of
the Borough Council -
Other Business Taken Up

KEYPORT, Sept. 15.-The gas
question was discussed at length at
meeting of the mayor and council
last Monday night. The matter came
I'M after Clerk Terry had read an
letter which was very
amusing but contained many true
facts concerning the local situation.
The letter of course followed the
usual course of anonymous COM
plants, but as the subject matter
was worth while considerable time
was spent in discussing the best me-
thod of obtaining better gas for the
citizens of the borough. DIR. Ogden
was very emphatic in his assertions
against the company and he was
selected as a committee of one to
such action as he might deem
advisable to bring matters to a head.
The mayor stated that although he
was not defending the Standard Gas
he knew they were under
going hardships. but If DR.. Ogden
could do anything for the betterment
of the service he would be backed
by the entire council.
While the discussion about the
gas service was going on a commo-
ton was noticed at the entrance of
the council chamber and Chief Van
Pelt went out to investigate the
cause. He returned later and said
that Albert Bloomer had been at
tackled by several young men of the
borough who had taken his money
and groceries from him and after
removing his shoes had mauled him
considerably in the dirt. The mayor
directed Clerk Terry to summon an
officer. Officer Mason was reached
and upon his reporting to the mayor
the latter directed him to conduct
the man to the recorders Office or
home and obtain a warrant for the
assailants and then to escort him to
the car so that he might return to
his home in safey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-15
COUNCIL

Proceedings OF the Board of Aldermen OF
the City of Perth Amboy, n. J.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-15
COUNCIL


Proceedings of the Board of Aldermen Of
the City Of Perth Amboy, n. j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-15
pLIvEIHoN& innapApuNe MINEsA selznlek Pict1N

.'silversheet. She has made the make
belief land behind the f~ootlights
seem real to thousands who
thought that there were hearts and
heartaches. romances and tragedies
in stageland.
Her characterizations have been
perfectly cut gems. And as Kitty
the little wisp of a girl with the
sod of Erin still in her shoe laces,
she is once more a lovable little elf.
She brings a breeze of innocence TO
a realm of sophistication .and-wins
a sweetheart.