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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-21

-Housekeepers will find that
the WIZARD Dust Cloth is a
great improvement over ordi-
nary dust cloths, which simply
distribute dust instead of re-
moving it.
Wizard Dust Cloths are
chemically treated-they col
Iect and hold the dust-make
busting easy.
Wizard Dust Cloths can be
washed without destroying
their chemical properties. They
need no renewing:
Wizard Dust Cloths sell at
Csc, soc and 75c each.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-05

A poll tax of one dollar per capita
on ali male citizens between the ages
of 21 and 60 years, except such as
are exempt by law, will be collected.
A communication road tax of two dol
lars will be collected the same time
as other taxes from all male citizens
between the ages of 1S and so years,
except such as are exempt by law:
Unless said tax is paid by the 1st OF
March, 1921, eight days work upon
the public hi ghways will be. required
under an overseer, if so much be nee
essary.
Taxes are payable in gold and sill.
yer, United States currency, National
Bank notes and coupons of State
bonds which become payable during
the year 1920.
At the same time as other taxes are
collected a license of one dollar and
seventy-five cents will be collected on
all dogs. A dog tag will be furnished
by the Treasurer to each owner pay
ing license.
Parties desiring information by
mail in regard to their taxes will
please write before Dec. 18th, stat
ing the location of their property and
include postage for reply.
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Treasurer's Notice!
OFFICE WILL BE OPEN FROM
FRIDAY, OCT. 18TH UNTIL
MARCH Is, 1921.
Taxes Paid From Friday, October Is,
Until Friday, December 31st
Without Penalty.

The rate Of State, County, School
and Special Tax including one dollar
Poll Tax, two dollars communication
tax.
In accordance with an act to raise
supplies for the fiscal year commenc-
ing January 1st, 1920, notice is here
bV given that the office of the County
Treasurer for Abbeville County will
be open for the collection of taxes tor
said fiscal year from Friday, Oct. lo'
until Friday, Dec. 31st without pen
atty. ,... of
There will be added-a penalty OF
one per cent. on all taxes not PAID OF
January 1st, 1921. -,
A penalty of two per cent. on all
taxes not paid on Feb. 1st, 1921.
A penalty of seven per cent: on
all taxes not paid on March lst, l92l.
Rates per cent. of taxation are aS
follows: III,
State Tax - ------- --- II miIIs' ms
County Tax - --- --- HILLS
Good Roacs Tax --- mills.
Constitutional school tax - 8 mills.
TOTAL --- - IL Hills;
In addition to the above a special
tax will be collected for school pur-
poses as follows:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-05
MEETING OF D. A. RS

The Andrew Hamilton Chapter D.
A. R. will meet in the chapter room
on Wednesday afternoon at o.
clock. The members are urg.
ed to attend as this is an important
meeting.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-05

and robbed by a lone hghwayman
eleven miles out of Perry shortly be-
fore noon today. The robber Sc
cured $79 in cash and a $100 Liber-
ty bond, but declined to take Marri-
sons watch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-05
AN ACT

To Provide an Annual Dog Tax For
The State of South Carolina and a
Penalty for Not Paying Said Tax.
Section l. BE 1T ENACTED by
the General Assembly of the State of
South Carolina, That from and after
the passage of this Act there shall be
levied on all dogs, six months old or
older, in the State Of South Carolina
an annual tax of one dollar and twen-
ty-fve ($1.25) cents per head.
Section 2. That upon the payment
of said annual tax of one dollar and
twenty-five (S1.25) cents by the own
er of any dog in the State, the Coun-
ty Treasurer shall issue to the said
owner a receipt therefor and met
al tax marked "Dog Tax" and the
year for which it is issued. Each
County Treasurer shall keep numer-
ical record of every dog taxed and in
addition thereto furnish to the owner
of each dog such number stamped on
the metal tag. Which tax shall be lev
led and paid to the County Treasur-
er, as other taxes are paid: Provided, |,
further, That this tax shall be exclu-
sive of all other license taxes, either
municipal or otherwise. Provided,
That all such taxes collected here un.
der shall be credited to the schools OF
the School District from which it is
collected, to be used in support of the
schools of the District: Provided, fur
ther, That said tax shall become due
and payable at the same time State
and County taxes become due and
payable.
Section 8. That every owner of a
dog shall be required to collar and
place the aforesaid dog tag upon the
said collar. Except when such dog
shall be used for the purpose of hunt
ing, when such dog shall be upon a
chase or hunt.
Section 4. Any person owning,
harboring or maintaining a dog,
failing or refusing to return and pay
the tax aforesaid, shall be deemed
guilty of misdemeanor, and, upon
Conviction thereof, shall be fined not
less than five (S5.00) dollars nor
more than twenty (S20.00) dollars,
one-half of which shall 60 to the per.
son reporting said failure to pay said
tax. and one-half to the public school
fund in which such derelict occurs.
J. E. JONES,
County Treasurer.
Oct. 27, 1920.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-05
LONE HIGHWAYMAN
HOLDS UP HIGHWAYMAN
AND GETS 81.

Perry, Ca, Nov. John Marri-
son, of Kisco, N. Y, en- route to
Florida by automobile, was held up
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
r. C. W. BASKETBALL LEAGUE
OPENS HERE TOMORROW NIGHT

The Raritan Copper Works Inter-
department basketball league win get
under way next Monday in Palace hall
when the Billets play the Wire Bars,
and the AnOdeS play the Slabs. The
Strength in this league is evenly divid-
ed and some more real basketball
should be witnessed by the basketball
fans Of this section. The schedule of
games, all of which will be played on
the Palace court Monday nights, Is as
follows:
Jan. rs. Billots vs Wire Bars. Ano-
des vs. Slabs.
Feb. 2, Slabs vs. Wire Bars Billets
vs. Anodes.
Feb. Q, Slabs VS. Billets. Anodes VS.
| Wire Bars.
Feb. IS, Wire Bars VS. Slabs. Ano-
des VS. Billets.
Feb. 2S, Slabs vs. Anodes. Wire
Bars VS. BiIlets.
Mar. l, Billets VS. Slabs. Wire Bars
VS. Anodes.
Mar. 8, Anodes vs. Slabs. Billets VS.
Wire Bars.
Mar. IS. Slabs vs. Billets. Wire Bars
vs. Anodes.
Mar. %. Slabs VS. Wire Bars. Billets
VS. Anodes.
Mar. 20. Postponed or Post Series
games
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
School
Sport EUents
a. s. Correspondent.l

The Boys High School varsity bas-
ketball team win play their second
game of the week on the local gym,
this afternoon, and their opponents
VIII be the Atlantic Highlands team,
one of the high school league repre-
sontattves, Coach Evans has the To-
cal tossers in classy shape for the
game and the boys have little doubt
as to the outcome. The regular out
fit will start the contest.
Atlantic Highlands has not been
able to get a start In the league, los
schedule. One of the contests was
lost to Neptune by a large score, the
team that the local outfit conquered
on last Friday. This comparison adds
to the confidence of the local drib-
blers.
On Friday afternoon the local team
win travel to Long Branch, where
they will complete their weeks sched-
ule. The Chattel players, like Allan
tic Highlands. have not been as sue
this yea as in past seasons,
losing two out of three games played
far. Leonardo, a team that was
trounced by the local high school
team defeated the Chattel outfit.
Coach Evans boys have a good
chance to u up a good average in
the league by winning these games at
the start. in preparation for the bat
tie against Asbury Park. The local
boys have not lost a league game rs
yet, heir only losses being registered
by the st. Peters combination from
Jersey City. who are not in the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
Local Garne.

AaSAaA 80
The other contest of the evening
win be the battle between Joe Belts
T~ottenville crew and "POx" BOOKS
Auditorium team. With ono victory
over the local team tied 10 their belt,
the cross-river quintet viii travel on
the local court with the intention OF
again scalping the locals and local
fans can rest assured hat the local
boys will not submit to defeat with
out q battle.
Belts will chose his lineup for this
game from, Sher, Macan, Covell.
Price, Cline. Paugh and Pagnod.
From this list Tottenville manager
will attempt to pick another winning
outfit, building same around three or
the stars who we're instrumental In
the first defeat of the local team.
The Auditorium five will endeavor
TO even matters with the small town
crew, when they meet tonight. Am
boy will choose its color bearers from,
Regain, McCreery, Thomas, P. Hanson,
Evans, Oliver, w. Hanson and Mac
William aud Manager Booz believes
he will be successful in making his
choice.
Van Mulchahey will be the eleventh
man on the floor In both anne and
there Will be dancing before the game
and between the halves.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
ARROWS WIN
FROM KEYPORT
Junior Team AnneseS
Close Game, 27-21

The Arrow Five. a new junior
basketball team of this city, travelled
to Keyport last night and defeated
Aeromarine Juniors by a score of
27-21. Munroe was high scorer for
the local team, while Uhrig scored
the most points for the losing COM
bination.
The Aeromarlne combination
started the scoring gong and ran up
four points before the Arrows could
score. Flynn started the scoring for
the local team and the Perth Amboy
combination was soon In a lead which
they held for the remainder of this
half, ending 1873.
At the beginning Of the second half
Manuel and Kinaher of the senior
team were put in the game, but their
playing did not affect the final re-
suit. Amboy increased its LEAD one
point In the last session and the
game ended 27-21.
The ScOros
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21

Auditorium Play Z. A. c. Tonight;
SterHngS To Meet SdyreUille

The second set of games on the
schedule OF the Inter-City league will
be staged at the Auditorium tonight,
and some of the best tussles on the
schedule are expected to be exhibited
TO basketball fans of this section.
Stcrlings VS.. S~ayreviile.
The first game on the evenings pro-
gram will be an inte~r-sectional bat
tie between South River and Sayre-
Vile. When athletes Of these two
communities get together. a hot time
can always be expected and the fans
are royal to the core, coming out
strong and roofing for their represen-
tative team.
When the teams take the floor for
tonight's contest, the Sterlings will
line up with, G. Powers, Fitzpatrick,
Maleski. Eppinger, Sutton, Crabiel,
Dickson and Armstrong. From this
list a classy combination can be Sc
cured and the South River cohorts are
expected to play a hard game.
On the other hand Manager Keen
an of the ~Sayreville team Will be able
to pick a JUICY quintet from his list,
which includes some of the shining
lights Of this section, Henshaw, Burke,
Janicker. Anderson. Harkins, Kane,
Harding and Snyder.
The first game of the night Is ex-
pected to be a real hummer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
IN BIG HEAVY
BATTLE TOMORROW NIGHT

have the better Of the contest, and the
contest ended a draw. Britton mas
been training faithfully 80 that Potty
cannot make good his statement that
the county seal battler will not stay
the limit. This fight will create a
great deal of interest because the con-
testants hail from around home.
Burns vs.. Clabby.
The six round bout on the ard for
tomorrow night. brings together JIM
my Burns of Bridgeport and Jimmy
Clabby of Jersey City. These two
bantams are expected to furnish a
lightning attraction, as this Is the Sec
ond bout between the two boxers, the
first event resulting in a fast draw.
Both boys are known to display a
great deal of gameness and willing
ness at all times and this bout should
prove as interesting as any on the
card.
Real PreIim.
Joe McNulty in his endeavor to top
off the sterling card with O real pre-
linn, secured Ray Handerhan. the
Sugar King of South Amboy and
Perth Amboy, to battle Young Balint.
leading bantam of this city.
Handerhan, a star with the st. An
thony baseball team last year and O.
sta on the Riverside and PAGER bas-
ketball teams this eason Is Well
known and well liked in h athletic
world. Handy, as he Is Familiarity
known. packs a hefty punch and dis
plays plenty of speed to make a good
boxer and from all indications, he will
be a success in another branch OF
sport. /.
Balint has been fighting the local
club for some time and has been dis
playing a good brand of boxing. In
this way he has won h backing of a
great many fstfc fans who believe his
being matched with Handerhan, Will
be a big step upward for their ia
yorite.
South Amboy and surrounding COM
munities will urn out strong to wit
ness their favorite in action and this
bout will draw a great many extra
people, who will come out particular
ly to see the Sugar Kid" display his
wares.
Ertle VIII Referee.
Harry Ertle the efficient official,
will be the third man in the ring for
these bouts, and the referees past per-
formances speak well for his ability
TO handle these bouts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
RIvIES IN GAME 1T COUNTY
SEAT TONIGHT; PLAY FRIDAY
BIZ Special Correspondent.

BD Special Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY, Jan. 2t-Al-
though they will be minus the services
of Charles Powers, their center, the
Rivies expect to make q good showing
in New Brunswick tonight when they
clash in the Armory with Carl Reeds
All Stars, who have Nat Holman and
Dave Mcmillan in their lineup. The
Rvs will start Gil Schwab at center;
with Canton and Schilling forwards,
and Allen and Burns at guard. 1t is
the first time hat the Rivies have
played IN the county seat In four
years.
WeIterwefghts Here Friday.
On Friday the Rivies will finish
their weeks schedule by q game with
the Jack Britton Welterweight Five.
of Newark, to be played In the Audi
forum at Perth Amboy. The Welter-
weights have in their lineup Solador.
Fein. S~chwankert. Crawford, Clark.
and Denberg. Jack Britton will be
unable to accompany the team here.
He is sending IN charge Of the party
Lee Solomon, the veteran trainer,
For the Friday night game the Rvs
will have their regular team. including
Charlie Powers. Van Mulchahey will
referee the game.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21

Promoter Joe McNulty's second
card of fights will be exhibited to the
fight fans of this section at the
Auditorium tomorrow night unoer
the auspices of the Amboy Sporting
Club. This is the second big card ar,
ranged by the local promoter ana
from present indications 1t snouSo
draw big and should also satisfy inc
fstio fans who attend the snow.
The Main Even
Battling Levinsky, the light neaVy,
weight champion of the world, Will
make his initial appearance before
local fans when he enters the ring IN
the last e~ight-round bout or the
evening. The light heavyweight pat
tier will draw as his opponent. Johnny
Howard, the fighting cop from Bay
me
Levinsky is recognized throughout
the country as q real hghter. na'!hs
met some of the best men In the
heavyweight class. his matches with
CLAW Turner, the Indian light heaVy'
weight. winning him great iaureis.
Leyinsky has been training hard Tor
this bout In anticipation of CONSIDER
able opposition from the Bayonne
club-wielder.
The Bayonne pugilist has climbed
20 the top of the light heavyweight
ClA&S III IhlO "a hI0a5A
ness to meet all corners and his WILL
ingness to fight all the time while IN
the ring. Howard has gained consid-
cradle popularity with local fgnt
fans, and has been very successful
against some of the best heaVie IN
the game who were matched against
Howard by the local promoter.
With Howard and Levinsky In tip
top form fstic fans who attend to-
-. orr NIGHTS show will see A. mann
event hat can b. surpassed by none.
Hogan's First Appearance in North.
When the semi-final round bout gets
under way tomorrow night, II Will
mark One Round Hogan's first ap-
in the North. Hogan a lead
ing lightweight from New Orleans
earned his name from his ability TO
knock them all around in one round,
and this practice continued so long
that the lightweight could not secure
any more bouts in that section and
therefore came north. .
In Young Joe Cans, the colored
lightweight of the world, Hogan VIII
meet a real opponent. Cans, a chal-
lenger of Benny Leonard appeared in
local rings on several occasions but
Promoter McNulty has found 1t hard
to secure opponents for the speedy
black boy. This contest should GER
!tainly proved a hummer and plenty OF
exchanging will DC exhibited through
out the length of the fight.
Kid POtty's Return.
The third eight round bout of the
evening will be the contest between
Kid Potty, Perth Amboy's leading
feather, and Charley Britton, a game
little fighter, hailing from New Bruins
wick. Potty retired from the ring
shortly before Christmas with the idea
~ paVar aDtarfnp the rOned arena
again. His large following kept ham,
mering for him to return and he has
finally consented.
The county seat boy surprised the
large assemblage OF fight fans by his
showing against Potty, the last time
Potty appeared in the ring. In this
fight Britton never allowed Potty to
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
mi CONSTANT USE BY
PHYSICIANS EVERY DAY

more than fifty years has BEEN
used as S. S. S., which is recognize
ed as the best known blood medic
cine on the market.
This fine old remedy is still made
as of old from roots and herbs OF
o v medicinal value. In fact
physicians everywhere recognize
the wonderful efficiency of these
roots, and they are prescribed in
some form or other almost daily.
And now after being in con-
slant use for more than half a
century, S. S. S. is more popular
than ever. 1t is sold by practically
every drug store in the land, and
every druggist is well acquainted
with its sterling merit, for they
have seen its results.
S. s. S. is a very valuable agent
in the treatment of Catarrh, Rheu-
matism, Eczema, letter boils, pim-
pies, skin eruptions, malaria, and
other disorders that come from
blood impurities.
1t is also without an equal as a
general tonic and system builder.
By it's efficacy in cleansing tho
blood OF impurities, it builds up the
appetite and gives new life and
yigor to the entire body.
You are invited to write for vail
liable literature and medical adj
vice, which will be sent without
cost. Address Chief Medical Ad-
wiser. Swift Laboratory. Atlanta.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
WLADEK zBYSzKO HERE
FOR BIG MATCH TONIGHT

pulaski hall in State street will be
tho scene tonight of the first wrest-
LING matches held in this city in sew
eral years and for the opening show
,Ildek Zbyszko, one of the leaders
in the heavyweight wrestling class,
has been secured to be one of the par
Elephants on the card and his oppon-
ent will be Frank Kovac, a Hunga-
rian champion.
There Will be several other match
es on the program. including a
match between Joe Romano, the Ital-
ian cyclone, and Mike Nestor, con
sidered to be the light heavyweight
champion of the world.
A large crowd of local wrestling
fan are expected to be on hand when
the first bout goes on.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
Medicinal Value Of s. s. s. Is Fully
Recognized.

Recognized.
Almost every human ailment can
be traced, one way or another, to
Impurities in the blood. SO you
cannot overestimate the impor-
tance of keeping your circulation
built up, SO that your heart will be
constantly pumping rich, red, life
giving blood to all parts OF the
system. Any slight disorder or I'M
purity that creeps into the blood IS
a source of danger, for every vital
organ of the body depends upon
the blood supply to properly per-
form its functions. 1t is quite
true that practically every one is
equally exposed to the attacks OF
disease. You are just as liable to
be attacked as the man or woman
sitting next to you on the street
car. 1t all depends upon the con-
dition of your blood. If it IS thin
and impoverished, and has been
allowed to reach a low state by
the accumulation OF impurities,
YOU have not sufficient vitality to
resist these germ attacks, and they
find a fertile field in your system
10 spread disease.
Over a hundred years ago the In
dams made many excellent rem
dies and tonic from roots and
herbs gathered from the forests.
One of these formulas was hand
ed down to the white man and for
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
On The Strips
With The r. 6. w.


Two matches in the Rarltan copper
Works Bowling League last night re-
suited in Team No. 10 dropping from
first to third place, ~altnousn tnat
combination won two out OF three
games from Team No. s, on the Cum
ningham alleys. In a match played
on The Y. M. C, A. alleys Team No.
/ took three straight from Team NO
9. Brogger of Team No. /, was high
score and high average man In the
"Y' match, with scores of 1T, l9S
and ZOE, giving him 1872 average. IN
the other match Dolan's average OF
1870 was high, while Stinson's score
of 1876 was the high Individual score
The scores:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
JAMESBuRG BOWLERS WIN
THREE STRAIGHT GAMES
BIZ Special Correspomdent.

JAMESBURG, Jan. 2I.-Jamesburg
took the lead in the series of ever
lasting" bowling between the Helmet
ia representatives and the Seniors OF
town. Three games in all were rolled
and J~amesburg led at every contest.
The series now stands, Jamesburg,
won seven; Helmetta won five. The
total number of pins rolled Is 9,54S for
Jamesburg while Hclmetta pin knights
are but twenty-one pins behind on the
two games difference. Perrine for the
locals was high while Andrew Valek
held a like honor for the, losers.
The scores and lineup:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
TO PLAY HERE TODAY
VOLLEY BALL TEAMS

The Bakelite plant have organized
a volley ball team and will open
their season this afternoon against
the Bankers. The organization of the
team is ir the hands of Gilbert l..
Peakes.
Friday night the teachers and the
Bankers will play a vo1ley ball game
and there will be a basketball game
between the indicated Speedways
and 81 crack combination from Tot
tnville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
@ SCOTtS and IIIGUp.
,Tampsblipn ScniO
1855 SIS
HeIInetta Club.
1877 500 700 234s
BAIT Ing Reddy vs.. siegol

Battling Reddy, the featherweight
battler, who appeared in the local
ring some time ago. a been match
ed to meet Eddie Siegel OF Harlem in
an eight round bout at the City A. @.
Jersey City, on February 9.
Toney Fighting in PoughSeepsie
Kid Toney, a leading bantam who
formerly made his home in this city
Is fighting in Poughkeepsie. Toney.
a big favorite when he performed at
the local club. is showing up well in
his battles in the New York town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
VaIeer Trims TOmheY

Benny Valger, the French Flash,
administered q severe drtlbbing to
Tommy Touhey, the Paterson light
weight. who appeared in the local
ring some time ago, at the Paterson
fight club on Monday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
Handerhan and Barint.

The four round preliminary bout
between Ray Handerhan, the "Su-
gar King" well known to sport fans
another popular pugilist, should prove
one OF the most interesting contests
on the local lard for tomorrow night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
show at phraae1nhin Tonight

Al Reich. the conaueror of AL Rob-
erts, the Staten Island speed mer-
chant, will battle Dan O'Dowd. a Bos-
ton heavyweight In q semi-1nal six
round bout at the Olympia A. C.
Philadelphia tonight. Fred Fulton
meets Tom Cowler in the main event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21

Room 107 Of the local High School
have organized a basketball team
averaging 40 pounds and would k
to meet teams OF similar weight. Ad-
dress all communications to Ralph
Belikove, care Room 107 or call on
pho1o 1eCA
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-01-21
curry Fyrht,ng Steadily

Willy Curry, the Staten Island
featherweight is being kept busy by
fights throughout this state n the
east. The Slater Island kid nay APP
in the local ring again, before
long.