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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
"PEEK-A-B00"- BIGGER
THAN EVER BEFORE

When Jean Bedini produced the
original "Peek-a-Boo," the burleS-
que wonder show, two years ago, it
was generally thought that he had
succeeded in reaching the climax in
giving to the public a burlesque per-
Torrance. In fact, it was so far
ahead Of any other burlesque show
at that time that it was almost con-
sidered a musical comedy. Last
night Mr.. Bedini again showed the
supremacy he has gained in pro-
ducing shows of this kind when a
new show, under the "Peek-a-Boo"
title. was given it's dress rehearsal at
the Majestic theatre here. The first
performance for the public will be
given in the Majestic tonight. There
will be three other performances be-
fore the show leaves for its all sum-
mer run in the Columbia theatre.
New York. These will be held to-
morrow and Saturday nights and
Saturday afternoon.
1t did not seem possible that a
better show than "Peek-a-Boo' of
two years ago could be produced but
Jean Bedini has succeeded in doing
just that thing.
Among the features is the appear
ance of a real live lion In a huge
cage on the stage, a fast boxing bout
that will make even undertaken
laugh, the White Way trio, in latest
songs, toy fantasy. Bunkem's circus,
Seven Musical Spillers, Early &
Early and many others.
When Bobby Clark and Paul Nc
Cullough appear everyone is always
assured of a good laugh, and these
two well known comedians create
| much of the fun in this new produc-
ton. Other principals in the cast
are: Ruth Wheeler, Helen Stanley
| Pauline Anderson, Emily Earle
Gertrude Angel, Jim Buckley, Jack
Edwards, Eddie Bisiand, Frank Sa-
bini and Charlie Mack. The mem.
bers of the chorus are exceptionally
pretty and the costumes are beauti-
ful.
1t was because of the fact tina
Counihan & Shannon have beer
financially interested in some of Mr.
Bedini's pest productions that they
were able to bring the first showing
of this wonderful show to this city
They deserve a great deal of credit
| for their efforts in face of the fac
that so many larger cities desired
that the show open there. Mr.
Bedini has produced a show that j:
FAR better than any heretofore pro
| duced, and unless all expectation:
fail, this production will meet witt
even greater success than its name
sake.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
entity of Assault

NEW BRUNSWICK. May IA
Lofts Kashlinsky of New Brunswick
w%as'found guilty of an assault and
battery charge on two different in
dictments yesterday. The action re-
suited from a recent automobile ac-
cident, in which a car driven by the
defendant struck John w. Hart. and
a twenty-five months old baby.
slightly injuring both. 1t is said the
driver of the car was speeding away
from a policeman at the time Of the
accident. Information given at the
trial yesterday revealed that Kash-
linsky has been driving a car for
some time without a drivers license.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12

SAN FRANCISCAN, naughty,
naughty
This city must hang crepe over
certain figures on her billboards.
That is the ultimatum of DR.. Wilbur
Crafts. of the International Reform
Bureau. DIR. Crafts is going to
make the signboards prim and pro-
per and has called upon the mayor
to clothe the figures shown thereon.
Poor old San Francisco. DR..
Crafts says it's the most wicked of
cities. And all because pretty girls
In daringly abbreviated costumes
stare boldly out upon the passersby.
But not for long, says the doctor.
They must now wear long skirts and
high collars, or they'll be chased off
Lthe Riltboasds
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
CITY BRIEFS

Chief Niels j. Tonnesen is in
Newark this afternoon attending the
monthly meeting of the State Chiefs
Association.
An invitation has been received
by Chief Niels j. Tonnesen, head of
of the local police department, re-
questing his attendance at a confer
ence on highway traffic regulation
TO be held under the auspices of
Yale University in New Haven,
Conn.,. on May 20.
-Middlesex Council No. So. Jr. o.
Z. A. NJ, is arranging for another
class initiation to be held two weeks
from last night on May 25. Ten ap-
plications have been received already
and a number of others will be add
ed before the time of the initiation.
The guards will drill next Wednes-
day night following the meeting of
the council. A short meeting was
held last night when further plans
for the affair were made. A delega-
ton of members accompanied Coun-
ty Councillor John E. Bernard 20
New Brunswick last night to the
meeting and entertainment of the
Past Councillors Association held at
that place. The members of Joel
Parker Council, of South Amboy.
put on the entertainment hat in
Guided a minstrel show given in
South Amboy some time ago.
A report Of 3he state conven-
ton of the Foresters of America
held in Jersey City on Tuesday, was
made by the delegates at a meet.
ing of Court Standard No. III, For
esters of America. last night at Ea-
gle hall. Past Chief Rangers John
Beatty and Thomas B. Layden
were the delegates.
On Monday evening, May %,
the Junior Club A. A, newly organ
lied baseball team, will hold their
first annual dance in Junior hall
in Smith street. From present indi-
cations this first social attempt of
the club should be a bright success
and the members are working hard
to make it so. Samuel Tonghini's
Sterling six piece orchestra has
been secured to furnish the music
and a program of dances has been
arranged to last throughout the
evening. The dance will be most
informal and tickets are already
out. These may be procured from
any member of the team.
Last week, Rev. Frederick d.
Niedermeyer, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church in this city.
made several trips to New York to
attend the sixty-t1fth anniversary of
the Adams Memorial church in New
York City. of which he was pastor
prior to his present pastorate in this
city. The week began with a SER
vice of commemoration on Sunday
night at which Mr.. Niedermeyer was
present and addressed the congrega-
ton along with Rev. William Adams
Brown, D.. D., professor of theology,
at the Union Theological Seminary,
grandson of the late DR.. William
Adams for whom the church was
named, and under whose pastorate il
was instituted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
SALVATION ARMY
FUND BOOSTED
Little Band of Workers Max
ing Great Effort to Fill
Quota of $1,000 Here.

The little band of Salvation Army
workers are doing a big piece of
work as the result of concentrated
effort in the first three days of the
drive for funds which will last until
SATURDAY. night. Individual gcliclta-
ton, the hardest part OF the EFFORT,
has brought in most gratifying re-
suits, and the inspiration when
comes with the success of the ap-
peaIs is leading them to even great
err effort in the last three days or
the drive.
Due TO the organization by the
executive committee, the assistance
of the advisory committee and the
personal work of the women's COM
mittee and the workers on the sew
eral teams. a very substantial
amount toward the $4,000 goal has
been collected although the greatest
amount is still to be collected.
The executive committee consists
of Mayor William Wilson, chairman;
william Pullen. secretary; Oliver
Hatfield, Nathaniel w. Pierce. Jr.,
Frank Dorsey, John +. Bergen,
George Nixon, George Miller, James
Egan, Jay B. FRANKIE and Paul Rap
aport.
The advisory committee is made
up of Mayor Wilson, Isaac Alpern'
". H. War;, j.. Logan Clevenger.
John +. Bergen, Mayor j. A. Her
mann of Chrome and Mayor II. K.
Valentine of Woodbridge.
The women's committee has on
It's list of membership Miss Leisa
Henry. Miss Helen Grannis. Mrs Jay
b. FRANKIE. Mrs. William Tesla, Mrs:
Henry Hulse, Jr., and Mrs. Fred
daney.
Some of the contributions which
have been turned in as the result OF
personal solicitations follow. All
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
ON WASHINGTON TRIP

Fifty High School seniors made
up of twenty-eight girls and TWEEN
ty-two boys left at 8 o'clock this
morning for Washington for a
three days sightseeing trip, the an
nual event of the graduating class.
The class under the chaperonage
of Miss Gertrude Bloomingdale,
Mrs. j. Melville Lanning, Samuel
Henry and G1enworth Sturgis, all
members of teaching staff, will stop
at the Hotel New Varnum. From
this afternoon, when the group ar
rives at the capital, the entire time
will be spent in taking in the places
of most interest, the class return
ms to Perth Amboy by Saturday
night. The trip was made possible
in part by the several benefits that
were given during the past year to
help defray the expense.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
Girl Sconts Have Hike

The Girl Scouts of Troop No 2.
ENJOYED a hike to Colonia. recently
and after playing several of the scout
games and finding a suitable spot for
a fire. the girls ate their lunches and
frankfurters. roasted over the fire. A
short meeting followed the picnic at
which the patrol leaders were as
signed several new duties. Dora Fine
was taken in as a member of the
Golden Emblem Troop" and it was
decided to get the flower crescents
and letters &c. c." for the uniforms
at once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
COUNTY NEWS

IBy Evening News STAR Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK. May 1.-THE
will of Thomas DUNCAN of Wood
bridge, who died on April 80, has
been probated in the surrogate's Of
flee. BY the terms OF the VIII,
entire estate is left to the widow,
Jane, who is also named as an ex-
ecutrix. Florence A. Dunno, a
daughter. is also named as an execu-
trix. Other survivors of the deceas-
ed are George F., a son. of Wood
bridge; Anna B.. a daughter, OF
Woodbridge. and Jane l.. Hayes, a
daughter. of Highland Park.
The will was drawn on November
25. 1918, and witnessed by Judge
Peter +. DAILY and DR.. Charles j.
Sullivan.
After the death of the widow. the
estate is to be divided equally be-
tween the children.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
POLICE NEWS

Milk robberies reported by Frank
Castor who conducts a store at the
corner of Fayette and Prospect
streets. were solved this morning
when Patrolman Charles Jorgenson
caught Mrs. Csiyilski of 3S5 Pros
pect street in the act of stealing a
bottle from in front of this place of
business. The woman was taken to
the owney of the store where she ad-
mitted the thefts. and on her prom
Use never again to do any stealing,
the storekeeper decided not to press
the charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
Enters Plea OF Guilty

fBy Evening News Stan CorreeVondent.1
NEW BRUNSWICK. May 12:-
Ezak Drapel, a saloonkeeper of New
Brunswick, was picked up on a
bench warrant yesterday and
brought before the court to plead to
indictments charging him with per-
hitting gambling and maintaining a
d~isorderly house. He entered a plea
of guilty and his bail was continued.
Anthony Lessun, a partner, recently
pleaded non vult to an indictment
charging him with selling intoxicat-
ing liquors. There are several in
dictments against the men on liquor
violation charges. 1t is likely sem
tence will be imposed on Friday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
To Hold VuiOuc Event

hold a card party and silk quilt con-
test in Jacobsen's hall in State street
on the night of Wednesday, June s.
This was decided at their regular
meeting last night in the hall at
which time Mrs. Anna Kennedy was
appointed chairman of a committee
on arrangements. Mrs. Kennedy will
appoint her committee within a few
days and further preparations will
be started to make the party a huge
cce The evening will include all
of the card games and the awarding
of several lovely prizes besides the
contest for the beautiful silk quilt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
PERSONALS

DR.. and Mrs. J. w. Tyrrell have
returned from their winter home in
Florida to their home in State street.
this city.
Miss Frances Hance. of Meade
street, and Miss Ethel David, OF
Broad street. are spending the week.
end in Stewartsville.
Miss Ella Anderson. of Washing
ton street, is spending the week
with friends in Philadelphia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
Have Theatre Party.

tire party in New York yesterday,
witnessing the matinee performance
of lightning and taking lunch at
one of the popular restaurants on
Broadway. Although all of the
members were unable to go, those
who went included Mrs. ]. l.. Ware,
Mrs. Eugene Romond, Mrs. Fred
Schulze. Mrs. Robert McHose, Mrs.
AuoIph Brogger, Mrs. Charles Skid
more, Mrs. Charles Petersen, of this
city, and Mrs. Mabel Skidmore, of
TottenVille.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
To Open Rummare Sale

The annual spring rummage sale
held each year under the auspices
of the ladies of ST. Mary's church in
Center street, is scheduled this year
for next week, beginning Monday,
May is, and continuing for several
days. until everything is sold out.
The sale will be held in the Belikov
building at $50 State street, and any
one having any articles to donate
may send them to Mrs. James II.
White, so Harrison Place at any time
or 10 the place of the sale on next
Monday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals. will be received by the
Board Of Education OF the City of Perth
Amboy, N. j., at the High School in said
city on Thursday, June Ind, 1921. at p.
supplies to the public schools for the en-
suing school year.
Separate bids will he received for gem
eral supplies. drawing supplies, sewing
supplies, Kindergarten supplies and manual
training supplies.
specifications for the above materials
may he obtained from the Secretary at
his office in the High School,.
The Board of Education reserves the
right TO reject any or all bids.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, PERTH
AMBOY, By A. II. CROWELI- Sec.
sGefss4esaszaex3e- asvssss-l
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
STATE NEWS

ELIZABETH. May 12.-Twelve
cases of Scarlet fever reported in the
Elmora school resulted in the clos
ing of the school. Superintendent of
Schools Emmons ordered the schooI
closed on request of Health Officer
Lewis Richards. Mr.. Richards said
there are about 40 cases in the Sec
ton in which the school is located.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
Probe Mans Death.

NEW BRUNSWICK, May IL
John J. F'orman, of 81 Dennison
street, who was taken ill Saturday
night, died last night. The physi-
clan who attended him at the hos
pital said that il was a case of alco-
hoI gastrftis. The coroner and coun-
ty detectives are Investigating the
case in an effort to discover where
Forman obtained the liquor which
is said to have caused his death.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
woo6bridre Man ON Trial

{By evening New STAN Correspondent.J
NEW BRUNSWICK, May 12-
Fitas Miklas. of Woodbridge. Is on
trial in the county court on an afro
oious assault and battery charge.
John Ivan, of Woodbridge, accord
Ing to the indictment was attacked
by Miklas on Woodbridge avenue on
this date, in a dispute over a fence.
Thomas Brown is representing the
defendant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12

ELIZABETH, N. j., May 12.--Al-
Ieged marring of her beauty brought
Miss Elizabeth Tremaine. II. of
W%estfield, a. verdict of $4,000 today
in the circuit court here against the
Public Service Railway Company.
The suit grew out of an accident
in which an automobile "a struck
by a trolley car in Westfeld. Her
forehead was cut. and permanently
SCARED when she was thrown against
dence.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
WilHams-Duuu

Shortly after ) O'Clock on Sunday
afternoon Miss Margaret Dunn was
married to John Thomas Williams
in st. Mary's church in Center street
with Rev. William p. Cantwell Off
ciating at the quiet ceremony. Miss
bridget Hannigan and Charles Nc
Laughlin were the attendants. The
entire bridal party reside in this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
Continue Stcgaway Case

fBy Evening News stan correspondents
NEW BRUNSWICK, May 12:-
The trial of Robert Stegaway. on a
charge of stealing $4,000 cigars from
a freight a at Metuchen, VIII be
continued today. This trial was
scheduled to begin yesterday, but the
defendants wife was reported i'll
and Thomas Brown, representing the
defendant, and John Toolan, assist
ant prosecutor, were notified by the
court to go to her home and secure
her
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12

The meeting OF the Social Service
Bible Glass, of Simpson M. e.
church, which was to have been
held at the home of Mrs. Herman
Quinn, of Rector street, tomorrow
night, has been postponed until Fri
day night of next week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
To Give Private Dance

Invitations are out for a private
dance to be given by the pupils of
Miss Harriet L. Tice. at st. Peters
parish house in Rector street. on
Friday night, May 81. The dance
will conclude the season of dance in
struction given by Miss Tice weekly
at her home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12

Miss Margaret Connors. of Market
street, and Edward Ward. of Sher-
man street. were quietly married at
o'clock last Sunday afternoon in
st. Mary's church in Center street,
with Rev. William p. Cantwell off,
ciating at the ceremony. They were
attended by August Steuber and
Miss Theresa Mansfield. both Of this
- -
cay. tr$r n.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
Girls Club Pins Ready

The Girls Club pins and rings
are ready and may be procured at
any time at Kre.elsheimer's jowelry
store in Smith street. Orders sent
in several weeks ago have been fl.l-
ed and those members who or.ie"cd
them are urged to procure them at
once. Others who now desire to get
either the pin or ring may give the
orce- at Observation-Disclosures and their
orders will be filled within g few
DAVIS. a~-~sss&. aesssa---~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12

TRENTON. May 1.-THE state
board of conservation and develop
ment has announced that the con-
tinued hearing on the application of
Bayonne to convert the Ramapo val
into a huge reservoir, for a water
supply. will not be held on May 10,
previously fixed. owing to the SER
ious illness of Prosecutor j. Willard
Doyoe. of Passaic county, who has
been representing that county in
the matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
Sheriff Sells n

NEW BRUNSWICK, May IA
Sheriff Elmer Wyckoff yesterday sold
216 acres of land to the complain
ant in an action oil a writ by the
court of chancery. The complain
ants in This action were Albert
Chamberlin and Ezekiel S. Barclay,
while Lew and Henrietta Klemen-
xewski were the defendants. The
land is situated between Cranberry
and the Red Cavern in Monroe town
shin
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
Junior Guild Meets

The Junior Guild of st. Peters
Episcopal church met in the parish
house last night. Nine members were
present and the treasurer reported
q balance Of 1850 on hand
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12
Harvey Presents Credentials

LONDON. May 12-Col. George
Harvey. the new American ambas-
sador today presented his creden-
tials to King George at Bucking-
ham Palace.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12

WEEHAWKEN, ~. j., May 12.-
John McFadden, president of the
Weehawken Board of Education,
died yesterday from a fracture of the
skull recently. when he slipped and
fell while trying to scratch a match
on the sole of his shoe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12

TRENTON, May 12-Revocation
of the license of Carrot ii. Disbrow
of Long Branch, was the result of
an investigation of the four day es-
capade by two young boys and a
school girl by the inspectors of the
motor vehicle department. This ac-
ton was taken by Commissioner
William L. Dill. of the Motor Vehi-
Gle Department. Disbrow, who is
only seventeen years old. six feet
one and one-half inches tall and
weighing 30 pounds. was charged
with taking his fathers a without
permission and obtaining a license
to drive last year by classifying as
to his age. He did not appear be-
fore Commissioner Dill today, but
surrendered his license to the in
spector of the department.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-12

TRENTON, May 12-When the
Mackay legislative investigating
committee resumes its inquiry into
the circumstances surrounding the
election of Howard S. Borden, as
brigadier general the president of
the examining board. Brigadier
General William S. Greaves will not
be permitted by the war department
to answer all questions propounded
by the investigating committee. AS
sistant Counsel James T.. Mitchell
of this city, was in receipt of a let
ter yesterday from BriGadier Gen
eral Greaves in which the latter has
specific instructions as to the num-
Der of questions he may answer at
the coming session of the probing
committee. Mr.. Mitchell said that
the investigating committee would
meet either May "a or 25, but that
the place for the probe has not
been definitely decided upon.
TRENTON, May 12-It has been
established by the United States
Department of Agriculture. working
in cooperation with the New Jer-
sey Department OF Agriculture.
through it's farms, about ~2,027,000
bushels of wheat If the present
weather conditions continue. This
figure shows an increase of 100000
over that of last year., last years
total being 100000 bushels. The
average production for the last ten
years is S1,577,0 bushels. These
figures have no doubt been made
possible by the exceedingly mild
winter during which there was very
little killing.
ATLANTIC CITY, May 1.-THE
unearthing of a gigantic system of
liquor smuggling is expected by gov
eminent officials as a result of two
raids in which nearly $4,000 worth
of whiskey was seized. Customs Of
ficials asserted the organization ex-
tended from Florida to Maine. The
syndicate send steamers from foreign
orts which unload outside the three
mile limit. Smaller fishing craft dash
into little ~frequented harbors, agents
on land arranged for the sale OF
1.-THE hquor in advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-09
HOLD UP DRIVE
ON MINER GROUP
IN ILLINOIS HILLS
800 Armed Workers
E n c a m p e d Near
Elizabethtown
Postpone Plans for March Into
Hills Pending Arrival of Per-
sOnal Courier of Governor
Hope of Adjusting Situation
Without BlOOdshed

Elizabe thtown, Ills. Sept. s.
Armed quiet prevailed in Hardin
county today with 800 miners re
ported encamped in the hills few
miles north of town and about half
as many deputies, private detectives
and citizen guards holding the roads
and nearby hills.
Plans for a sortie into the hills in
force were held in allegiance follow
ing receipt of word that Adjutant
General Dickson was enroute to
Eliza BEETHOVEN and Rosiclare as the
personal representative of Governor
Len email to investigate the situa-
ton.
County officials are hopeful that
the adjutant general can meet the
invading miners and turn them back
without bloodshed.
Sheriff ID. n. Cox today wired Ad-
jutant General Dickson asking for
go Springfield rifles and the neces-
sary ammunition. Under the Hi
nois law the adjutant general is re-
qured to furnish tn esheriff with
arms in emergencies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-09
Aged Drivers Feature
of Springfield Races

Springfield. Sept Especial to
Kennebec JournaD-At the Northern
Penobscot Fair today the crowd ex-
ceeded $500 people, said to be the
largest ever on the grounds. The
two race events went in straight
heats. The feature was the driv-
ing the the races by Asa T. Griffin
of Lincoln, IS years old, and George
Palmer of Sangerville, who is past
70. probably the two oldest drivers
in Maine. The summary:
2.35 CLASS, MIXED, PURSE $3.50
Future Queen, BIN tSouthard) l ]
On Time. bg palmer ..... 2 2 2
Masterpiece. Jr., chg (Hender-
sony .............. 3 3
Miss Rex. BIN (Griffin) .:..... 4
Time-226; 2.25; 2.22 IL.
2.27 CLASS, MIXED, PURSE 5000
Maine Todd, bis. (Southard) ;. / 1 1
Pear Blossom, BIN (Clukey) -. 2 2
Bellota, BIN (Palmer) .... 3 3 4
Benena, BIN (Crocker) ma. 4 3
Time-2.26 LEA; 2.24 IA; 2.24 IA