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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
TWO WILLS PR0BATED
BY THE SURROGATE

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 20
Two wills were probated this morn
Ing by the surrogate. They are as
follows:
The will of Mary c. Halliday,
h died at South Amboy on Oc-
.ober s, names William Maggie as
Executor and bequeaths the sum of
800 TO Rev. L. C. Griffin, of st.
uary's church at South Amboy for
he saying of masses, and leaves the
money on deposit in the South AM
COY Trust Company, together with
stock owned in the Public Service
Company, to Anna Halliday for the
care OF her two grandchildren. The
will was drawn Oct. s and Witness
ed by Mrs. Z. Covell and Mrs.
t'rank Leonard.
The will of Samuel Burlock. who
He'd in Woodbridge township on
September 10. leaves the entire es-
ate to the widow, Catherine Bur-
'ock who is also designated as ex-
scutor OF the document. The pa
ger was drawn up May 7. 1908. and
witnessed by w. S. Gossenberger,
Robertson and John A.
Robertson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
IN THE GA o r
MISS BENISH'S PUPILS
GIVE PLEASING RECITAL

I The pupils of Miss Minnie Benish,
! pianist. ave a recital at her home
in Washington street last Saturday
afternoon, assisted by Mrs. Lester
White, violinist of this city, and Miss
Nadine Morton of Staten Island. Mrs.
White played two delightful violin
solos and Miss Morton was most in
spring in her address on Childhood
and Practice of Great Musicians"
The ecital. which was favorably
received by an appreciative audi
ence, was given for the purpose of
gaining cooperation between the
teacher and the parents. and TO
promote a greater musical interest
among the pupils. Miss Benish is a
budding pianist and teacher, and her
pupils showed the result of excellent
instruction. h is a graduate of
the local high school, class Of '21.
At the conclusion OF the program
prizes were awarded for a ontes
held during the summer, the first
prize for having practiced the larg-
est number of hours daily. Miss
Mary Staniewicz was awarded this
prize and Miss Mary Skirm the Sec
ond, while the first prize for the
greatest improvement went to Anna
Zaremba and the second to Julia
Buchanan.
The program for the afternoon
follows:
Part I
Merriment ............ Bachmann
Mary Staniewicz
The Violet's Story .Krogman
Anna Zaremba
hulidDy ......ss f1eySer
Helen Giffhorn
Childhood and Practice of Great
Musicians miss Nadine Morton
Violin solo
Mrs. Lester White
Invitation to the Dance. Weber
Mary Skirm
Part 2
Angelina Bernasinski
Golden Star Waltz ..... .Streabbog
Julia Buchanan
Valance Polka Duet ..Bellak
Mary Skirm. Mary Staniewicz
Violin solo
Mrs. Lester White
Fairy Waltz ......... S~treabbog
Dorothy Kulthur
Rustic Dance ......... Wildermere
Mary Skirm
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
MISS ANITA K. BURNS
WEEDS w. E. HUGHES

One of the pretty weddings of the
fall season took place yesterday in
st. Mary's church in Center street,
when Miss Anita X. Burns, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Burns
of Washington street. was united
in marriage to Walter L. Hughes,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Hughes of Railway. by Rev. Will
liam +. Cantwell, at s o'clock. The
bride was attended by Miss Eliza
beth Dwyer and the best man was
Eugene Mcmahon of Railway.
The bride looked charming in
a dress of Harding blue and white
canton crepe and picture hat of
white. She carried a shower bou-
quet Of bridal roses and lilies of the
valley. The bridesmaid wore a be-
coming gown of tan canton crepe
and a lavendar picture hat, while
her flowers were an arm bouquet
OF pink S
At the appointed hour as the
bridal party entered the church. Jo-
seph Lamerling, of Elizabeth, sang
"Oh Promise Me-" and at the con-
clusion of the ceremony as they left
the altar Miss Elizabeth Bloom, the
organtst, Numbered forth the we'd
ding march.
The couple received numerous
gifts in silver cut glass and linen.
After touring the New England
states they will reside in High
street. this city.
Guests present at the wedding
were Mrs. James Burns and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Burns, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Il Simmer and
family. Mr.. aud Mrs. Thomas P.
Henderson, Jr.. Mrs. Donald Dwyer
and daughters Mae and Elizabeth,
Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Burns and
family, Miss Mary Hughes of this
city; Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Neary and
family, Miss Mary Emma Neary, of
Woodbridge; Miss Dorothy Wheeler
and MI Edward Crasseck of Ed
gar Hill; Mrs. Benjamin Hughes
and family. and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
win Van Pelt of Railway; Mr.. and
Mrs Harry Winand of Jersey City;
Mr.. and Mrs. Rector Punchard and
Mrs. Cladek of Newark. and Mrs.
Edward Hillem of Brooklyn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
Y. w. C. A. CAFETERIA
HAS GREAT SALES

With donations arriving thick and
fast, and patrons to purchase them
even TO the last crumb. the Y. w. C..
A. Cafeteria, started out on a year
Of success in catering to the wants
of the women and girls who assem-
BILE at the Y. NJ. c. A., each Wednes-
day and in raising money for the
Memorial fund. A bright future Is
predicted for the cafeteria's future
Ruth Fletcher Burns Y. w. G. A.
under the capable direction of Miss
Frances Hance. The hot luncheon
served at noon by Miss Hance and
her associates, which had previously
been prepared at the kindness of
Mrs. liver Larsen, proved more pop
ular than ever and there was not
enough of the delicious menu to sat
isfy the many customers. The total
proceeds of the day amounted to the
excellent sum of $500 Next week
the luncheon at noon will include
home cooked baked beans and n
foods which combine temptingly
with them. The director is assured
that there will be plenty for all who
wish to take advantage of procur-
ing a home cooked hot lunch at a
nominal cost. 1t is hoped that the
donors will continue their much ap-
preciated donations and the others
will be added next week to the long
list of yesterday.
The luncheon served at noon yes
terday consisted of mashed potatoes,
meat loaf and gravy, peas. jello and
cake, while the other dishes sold
throughout the day were received as
follows: Mrs. c. II. Kalquist, fudge;
Mrs. Mary Thomas. fifty cents; Mrs.
Atkinson. fudge; Miss Claire Pfeif-
fer, butter scotch; Mrs. Samuel
Henry. cake; Miss Mary Meade.
fudge and butter scotch: Mrs. Vogel,
cake; Miss Laura Strandberg. Nestles
chocolates: Mrs. Hance. jello; Mrs.
I've Larsen, sugar, cream, coffee. but
ter and peas; Mrs. Dorothy Hansen.
crullers; Mrs. Arthur H. Stern, su-
gar. Campbell's soup. and saltines;
Miss Helene Ryan, spaghetti; Mrs.
Harry Waterbor. potato salad; Miss
Elizabeth Bebel. sugar and fudge;
Miss Lille Bjork, fudge; Miss Flea
nor Brogger. cake; Mrs. Burns. crul-
lers; Miss Grace Foster, apple pie;
Miss Marie Robbins, cake; Miss Anna
Dickson, fudge; Miss Leisa Henry,
seafoam and Mrs. 1. j. Reimers,
brownies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
Tickets in Great Demand

The Martha Washington Girls
report that tickets are in great de-
mand for the masquerade civic ball
to be held in Junior hall in Smith
street on Tuesday night. November
Is. The ball will be similar in ar
rangements to the one given under
the clubs auspices last year. Ton
ghini's Sterling Six will furnish the
syncopation and the girls have ar
ranged a truly enjoyable program
of dance. AS of last year the club
will be distinguishable on the floor
Oh that night in their Martha
Washington costumes. as suggested
by the name OF the club. No one
will be permitted to enter the door
unless masqued. The arrangements
are to be completed at the next
meeting of the club Monday night
in the Community House in john
stone street. after which the pat
rons and patronesses for that night
will be announced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
LEGION AUXILIARY TO
GO TO FOX HILLS

The American Legion Auxiliary
will make another trip to Fox Hills
hospital, so welcome to the crippled
boys, whom it is their pleasure to
help. one day next week. and they
will take them as usual the luxuries
of cake. candy and magazines. The
trip was planned at the regular
meeting of the auxiliary Tuesday
night in the library auditorium and
the exact place of the trip. which
dependes in a measure on the con-
venience of the Red Cross Motor
Corps, who cooperate in the trans
portation. will be announced later.
Since the val many people have
forgotten that there are boys who
gave their once perfect health for
the cause of the war, and who are
still deserving of help. The auxil-
larry will revive that spirit of giving
one day next week and it will be
their privilege to see the boys re-
ceive the gifts, which it is hoped
many of the people of the city. will
send. The date of the trip and the
place where the articles may be
Sent will be announced in these col
umns at a later date.
The auxiliary also decided at their
meeting to participate in the Armis-
tice Day parade and their contribu-
ton to the line will be a float.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
Plan for Box Social.

Perth Amboy Review, No. 81. the
Woman's Benefit Association of the
Maccabees, will hold as their first
large event of the fall season, a box
social and dance in the British and
American Social Club rooms. The
exact date of the event has not yet
been decided but it will be held in
the early part of November and
the invitations will include the mem
bers and their friends.
This was decided at the meeting
of last night in Red Mems Hall and
the date of the regular meeting
night was changed from the first
and third Wednesday of every month
to the second and fourth Monday,
At the conclusion of the business
session, the entertainment commit
tee of which Mrs. Hedwig Bjork is
chairman. surprised the members
with a delicious supper. She was as
sisted by Mrs. Mary Dawson. Mrs.
Anna Buckley and Mrs. Merrill Mar
tin in the arrangements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
YOUNG MEMS CLUB
DANCE TOMORROW NIGHT

Tomorrow hight the Young Mems
Club of st. Peters church will
launch their first dance of the win
ter season in the Parish House on
Rector street and if ore may judge
from the detailed arrangements now
complete and the spirit and zest with
which the members have put in the
preparation. the dance will go on
record as a huge social success. The
dance will be informal but the decor
atoms and other necessary accomp-
ailments will be none the less elab-
crate.
The music will consist of a four
piece orchestra with Larsen and
Bollschweiller, of this city, and two
members of Hazzler's orchestra from
New Brunswick and the instruments
will include the piano. drums, banjo
and saxaphone. The chaperons OF
the evening will be the Rev. and
Mrs. Northey Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
U. S. Garrison and Mr.. and Mrs. Au-
gust Staudt.
Invitations have been out for sew
eral weeks and these may still be Sc
cured from Howard Baker, William
Horley. Robert Pyster or any of the
other members of the club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
FIRE ACTION BY
WATER BOARD
Steamer Plugs viii Be At
tached to Fire HydrantS--
Receive Main Petition

In order TO Increase the city's fire
protection the aldermen have re-
quested the Board of Water Com
missioners to arrange to have
steamer plugs attached to all new
hydrants and also put these plugs
on as many hydrants now in place
as Is possible. especially in the bust
ness section of the city. In addition
to this request the aldermen ask
that all fire hydrants in the city be
painted red with white tops. City
Clerk Arthur f. Graham had a let
ter before the commissioners last
night making these requests.
The water commissioners In
structed the superintendent TO use
the supplies now on hand to attach
steamer plugs to hydrants. The
painting of the ~hydrants. however.
will be left until the finances of the
board will warrant this expenditure.
A petition was received asking for
a water main in Keene street and
referred 10. the committee on pipe
TO investigate and report back.
II was decided to place an eight
inch connection on the ten-inch
water main in Washington street for
the Atlantic Terra Gotta Company.
Comptroller o. J. Morgensen was
present and explained that a four
months note should be sufficient 10
tide over the boards finances until
the arrears now outstanding could
be collected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
MISS NELLIE w
Is GIVEN SHOWER

In view of her approaching mar
riage to James Deveny, of this city
Miss Nellie Downs was surprised
with a miscellaneous shower Tues
day night at her home in South Am
boy by the Ojinjinkah Club of this
city and a number of her other
friends The color scheme of decor
alton was yellow and white, while
yellow chrysanthemums completed
the attractive autumn effect.
The shower was a complete sur
prise to the guest of honor, who ar
rived after all the rest of the guests
had assembled, to find a large
clothes-basket, 81 disguised with
crepe paper and ribbon that 1t re-
sembled a huge chrysanthemum In
the middle of the floor. The basket
contained many lovely gifts which
Miss Downs opened in the presence
of her guests.
Supper, which was served in the
midst of the evenings merriment,
was arranged on tables prettily set
and decorated in the aforementioned
color scheme with a huge bouquet OF
chrysanthemums as the centerpiece,
from which yellow ribbons extended
t o each guests place. The placards
were tied to the flower favors, which
WtTe Itdlly ptllCilS ddililily tVNtiCo
with paper in yellow and green, and
dainty baskets of yellow graced the
tables at each plate.
The guests present were the
Misses Theresa Thompson. Nora
Larson. Madeline Brooks, Mabel
Wilson, Mary Ryan, Julia Deveny.
Mabel Slower, Margaret Farroat,
Gertrude Dies Roches, Hazel Ruddy,
Maud Peterson. Sadie Harrigan,
Agnes and Anna Scott, Catherine
Nolan and Ella Rasmussen, Mrs.
Ethel Eearley and Mrs. +. Green
Henry, of this city; Miss Nellie
Sofield of Sewaren, the Misses Mabel
Selover, Margaret Gleason, Kathe-
rine Noble and Nellie Downs and
Mrs. Olga Manhattan OF South AM
boy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
3 COUNTIES PROBING
DEATH OF MOTORIST

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 20:-
Authorities of Middlesex, Monmouth
and Mercer counties are investigat-
ing the automobile accident of last
Sunday afternoon which resulted IN
the death of Howard w. Trainer,
f~orty-nine, of 40 Terry street. New
York. 1t is said that Trainer was
hit by an automobile driven by Miss
Alice Black, of SO Atterbury avenue.
Philadelphia, as he stepped from a
car belonging to Mr.. Keyster. of New
Rochelle. N. Y, to go to a nearby
stand to purchase a cigar.
Witnesses claim. 1t is said. that
the Black car was being driven at
the rate of about forty miles an
hour in the vicinity of Kingston.
where 1t Is claimed the accident oc-
Cured. The authorities of the three
counties are investigating the report
in regard to the speed of the car
which struck the man. and also a
report that Miss Black did not have
a license. Commissioner Dill's Office
Is also investigating these reports.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
Autumn Food Sale Success

The Young Girls Sewing Circle of
of Our Saviour's Lutheran church in
State street me with great success
at their autumn food sale held Tues
day night in the Brace avenue chap
ell. Several tables. each decorated
in the club colors of lavendar and
gold, occupied the front of the chapel
at which the girls, all of the MEM
bers assisting, served homemade
cake. ice cream. coffee, hot frank
furters and rolls.
The sale of the delicious home
made candy was reserved for the
booth which was arranged in the
same color scheme in keeping with
the streamers and bows which fur
Their decorated the hall. The sale
was held in place of the regular
meeting of the circle and financially
it more than met the anticipation OF
the girls in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
LADIES' AUXILIARY
HAS CELEBRATION

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Temple Beth Mordecai, gathered
together Tuesday afternoon in the
Succah of the Temple in Hobart
street for a social in celebration
of the Feast Of the Tabernacle,
which is being observed by the He
brews during the present week. The
afternoon proved highly enjoya-
BILE to the women who assembled in
large numbers to listen to the ad-
dress of Rabbi Eugene Kohen.
present rabbi at the Temple.
Mrs. Max Goldberger, the presi-
dent of the auxiliary, also made an
address as did Mrs. /. l. Block, one
of the members. Mrs. Eugene
Kohen completed the program with
a reading, and refreshments were
served in the intervene of sociabil-
ity. which concluded the afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Hruska and
family, formerly of Broad street, are
now living in Woodbridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis p. Booz. Sr.,
and Miss Margaret BooZ, of Menlo
Park, Cal, arrived last night for an
extended visit with relatives and
friends in this city.
Miss Florence Garretson is con-
fined to her home in Rector street
with diphtheria.
Miss Edna Poulson has returned
to New York where she is a dance
instructor in the st. Nicholas's Rink.
after spending several days with her
parents in Davidson avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
Outline Busy Session

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. NJ.
c. A., Mrs. w. w. Oliver president,
outlined a busy season yesterday
at their meeting in the Y. NJ. G. A.
The main object of the year will be
as ever. to assist the association In
every way possible and to raise their
usual contribution of $3.50 in addi-
ton to other funds. A number OF
new members were reported at yes
terday's meeting and the members
will continue to solicit new mem
bers and make the auxiliary n OF
the largest in the city so that its in
huence may be strongly felt.
Miss Mildred Westcott, soprano
charmed the audience of women
present with two numbers. Loves
Token and 81 Love and the World
is Mine" favoring graciously with
an encore. In conclusion of the
meeting. Mrs. Ferdinand Andrews,
social chairman. and her committee
served crullers and coffee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
Card Party for Girls Club

On Saturday afternoon the Girls
Club will auspice their first card
party OF the season for the benefit
of the Ruth Fletcher Burns Y. w.
c. A. memorial fund. The party
will take place in the assembly hall
of the Raritan Yacht Club in Water
street and the table arrangements
will include bridge. pinochle and five
hundred. Twenty pretty prizes will
be awarded and the afternoon will
conclude with refreshments served
by the refreshment committee.
Tickets may be procured from the
hospitality committee of which Mrs.
/. j. Reimers Is chairman. The party
will begin shortly after $3.50 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
Wire News

LONDON, Oct. 20.-King George
has announced that owing to the
great need of economy his majesty
cannot afford to fit out the royal
Yacht ''Brittania" for the yacht race
next year. This is a great disap-
pointment," says the announcement,
as there is no more sport enjoyed"
BELFAST, Ireland, Oct. 90
Two persons were wounded during
firing which occurred in the Stan
hope street area between military
and snipers last evening. One of
the injured was a young girl.
PARIS, Oct. 2O.-General John ].
Pershing, who came TO Europe to
lay the Congressional Medal of Hon
or upon the tombs of the French
and British 'unkonwn warriors, y
left Paris for Cherbourg this morn
ing on his way to the United States.
BERLIN, Oct. 20.-Exports and
imports increased in July over June,
according to figures which have
been issued here. Exports were val
ued at 6,2OS. OOO, 900 marks against
s5,432,O 900. 1000 in June while imports
were valued at 1855, 600, 900 against
6.409, 000,0 0O.
LONDON, Oct. 20.-Proposals for
the extension of Great Britain's
trade credit system and for assis-
lance in raising capital for indus
trial undertaking as a measure for
the relief of the unemployment made
by Premier Lloyd George in the
House of Commons yesterday, have
been well received by representa-
tives OF large industries and the
scheme is regarded aa sound and
workable.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
PLAN MASS MEETING
ON SEWER IN METUCHEN

METUCHEN. Oct. 20.-The
Chamber of Commerce committee
appointed I prepare plans for the
mass meeting to be held Friday
night, October 2S, for the purpose
of presenting the sewer situation TO
The people of the borough. reports
progress in its work. DR.. Henry
Spence. chairman of the State Board
Of Health, will be present to address
the gathering on the importance and
need for the installation Of a sew
err system and Lewis Nixon will also
speak. Other addresses are planned
by a number of doctors and the case
II sure TO be presented in able fash
kDp-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
AVENEL

Benjamin B. Clark and John Dem
bleyker We're Linden visitors We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barth attend
ed the performance of the Three
Musketeers' Tuesday night at Perth
Amboy.
Mrs. l.. B. Van Slvke and daugh-
ters, Laura and Esther, visited rela-
tives Mt JERSEY City Tuesday even
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
Honor John Zawilinski

John Zawilinski was surprised
with a party at his home in Hall
avenue Tuesday night in celebration
of his sixtieth birthday. The even
ing was pleasantly spent and supper
was served in conclusion.
The guests present were Mr.. and
Mrs. John Zawilinski. Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul A. Ryczek, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Orzechowski, Mr.. and Mrs. +. j.
Zawilinski, Miss Viola Zawilinski,
Adam Ziemian, Master Francis Rye
eek and Clara Orzechowski.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20

The food sale of the Phi Sigma
Sorority last night in the Presbyter-
ian chapel was a success and the
members sold all of their home cook
ed foods, netting a neat sum of
money toward the fund of the Jap
anese tea garden which is to play an
important part in the bazaar of the
Ladies' Society Of the church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
WOODBRIDGE

There will be a rummage sale for
Ithe benefit of Trinity Episcopal
Shurch on Tuesday. October %, in
the bulldog formerly occupied by
the New York candy kitchen in
Main street. The sale will open at
/ o'clock in the afternoon.
The ladies of the Congregational
church will serve their annual din
per to the men of the church on
"Wednesday evening, Oct. 26, at
$3.50 o'clock. Senator Clarence Il.
Case of ~Somerville, will be the
speaker of the evening.
Mrs. B.. w. Hoagland attended a
card party at the Illdevan Club in
Halfway yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. James j. Dunno and chill
dren, Jane and Junior, have return
ed from a trip to Detroit .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20

Here is the History Brotherho
ing in Cleveland, which will house {
brotherhoods and be the national C
are the chiefs of four of the brother
right. w. S. Stone. of the Brotherhoo
Lee, of the Brotherhood of Railroa
s. Carter. of the Brotherhood of Loo
L. e. Sheppard. of the Order of Rail
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
COUNTY NEWS

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 20:-
Roy Brewer, of 1872 Suydam street.
New Brunswick, is in St. Peters
hospital suffering from injuries re-
ceived in an automobile accident on
the Lincoln Highway in the vicinity
of Franklin Park this morning. and
two occupants of his car. Alex Kali
nyri, of Somerset and French streets,
and a man known as George. are
being held at New Brunswick police
headquarters pending an investiga-
ton of the accident.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20
Plan New Years Dance

The Italian Woman's Club will
begin the year of 1922 with a New
Years dance. for which preparations
were started at their meeting in the
Community House last night. A
party followed the business session
and the members enjoyed a jolly
tins,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-10-20

cd of Locomotive Engineers Build.
he headquarters of all the railroad
apitol' Of the railroad strike. Inset
hoods leading the strike: top, left to
d of Locomotive Engineers; w. g.
d Trainmen. Below, left to right. w.
omotive Firemen and Engineers, and
way Conductors.
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Browe, of Newark,
were Avenel visitors Tuesday after
Don 44Jz
Joseph Larkin visited relatives at
Perth Amboy Wednesday.
Mrs. III. j. Baker attended the
card party of the Eastern Star at
Railway Wednesday afternoon.
William Barth, Fred Leidner and
Mr.. Hopta were among the numer-
Gus duck hunters at Morgan yester-
dav.