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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
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GRANTED WRIT
Sale of Property Tomorrow is
Restrained in Writ Issued
by Federal Judge Bodine.
ny Evening News Correspondent

IBy Evening News Correspondent
NEWARK, June 6:--The sale of
the property of the Kimberly Phon-
ograph Company in Fayette street,
scheduled to be held tomorrow will
not take place. Federal Judge b.
dine. sitting in Newark today. grant
ed a restraining order upon the ap-
p~lication of Senator Thomas Brown.
The sale was to be held by the
sheriff to satisfy a claim of Leo
Jacobson for $4,000 and costs
amounting to $37.40. Senator Brown
represented Moses M. L~indenstein
with a claim of $1,565 against the
company and Rose Kline with a
claim of $50.
In January former Mayor Frank
Dorsey and John X. Sheehy were
appointed receivers for the company
by Judge Lynch in the federal court
upon the application of Stamler &,
Stamler of Elizabeth upon the re-
quest of David ~Iserberg, the princi-
pal stakeholder of the concern. The
assets of the company were given as
$345,000 and the liabilities as $780,
900. On April IS the receivers of
the company were dismissed. When
the application for the receivers was
made the opinion seemed to be that
the case was of a friendly nature.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
BURNS To DEATH
IN BARN FIRE
Edward Nimiks, 5 Years Old,
Dies in Blaze When Build
ing is Destroyed.
[By Evening News Correspondent

[By Evening News Correspondent
FREEHOLD. June 6:-Edward
Nimiks, five-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Nimiks, Of nea Ten
nent, was burned to death late Sat-
urday afternoon in a fire that de-
stroyed a large barn on the Nimiks
place. During the burning Of the
barn the fact that the charred body
Of the boy was in the ruins was not
known until after the place became
so flame-infected that entrance was
impossible. This was surmised af-
ter a search for the child was made
by the parents. Mrs. Nimiks then
made several attempts to rush into
the flames to effect a rescue of her
son and became unconscious and
has been under the car of DIR. JIG.
Clayton, of Freehold, since.
Fireman Bernard Wellington, of
the Freehold Fire Department, who
responded, found the body of the
boy. 1t is thought the'boy was play
ing with matches in the loft and was
unable to escape the flames. Coro-
ner Cashion gave a permit for h
burial of the child after viewing
same.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
BAPTIST WOMEN'S CLASS
ENTERTAIN MEN FOLKS

The Women's Bible Glass of the
First Baptist church entertained the
Mems Glass at a supper in the
church. Friday night. Both classes
are comparatively neY organizations
in the church and both have been
striving to surpass the other in num-
Der Of points attained, the winner to
be given a supper. The room was
exquisitely decorated with draperies
of pink and blue, the colors of the
Woman's class over the walls and
the tables were arranged with these
anne colors with woodferns as a
pretty centerpiece.
Placards tied with pink and blue
bows completed the charming effect,
intended by Mrs. ID. II. Rogers and
her committee.
The supper was a surprise dish
affair."" each woman bringing a dish
especially liked by some one in the
OF strawberry short cake and cream
After supper jingles in the form
of knocks for each one present were
read causing much amusement for
all and the whole evening was one
of merriment. long to be remem-
bered.
Mrs. Eugene Hope was toastmis-
tress of the delightful program ar
ranged by Mrs. II. r. Hatchman.
chairman, and her committee. Mrs.
J. F. Walker, Mrs. C. II. Wright and
Mrs. A. A. Emmons, which follows:
Words of Welcome. Mrs. Eugene
Hope.
Glass Psalm, Women's Glass.
Vocal Duet. Mr.. and Mrs. H. e.
Hatchman.
History Of Mems Glass. l.. J. Bart
lett.
History Of Women's Glass, Mrs.
Greene.
Toast to Mems class, Mrs. Hatch
a
Response. J. F. Walker.
Toast to Women's Glass, Paul
Steele.
Toast to the Church, Mr.. Roberts.
Toast to the Sunday School, Mrs.
J. E. Bernard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
CityBnefs

John II. Patton was Installed as
worthy president of Perth Amboy
Aerie No. 1886, Fraternal order of
Eagles, Friday night at a big meet
Ing of the aerie in Eagle Hall.
President Patten succeeded Willis A.
Hull, who has been at the head of
the aerie for the past year. State
Vice President Thomas Lucas, who
Is in line for state president at the
convention this month was given the
honors as the installing officer. Mr.
Lucas in the course of his remarks
presented Mr.. Hull with a diamond
studded Eagle charm. The aerie
went on record at this time in in
strueting the delegates to vote for
Mr.. Lucas for state president as their
endorsement of his candidacy. The
officers as they were installed are:
Presidsnt. John Fl. Patton: vice
president, Adolph C. Koyen; chap
iain/Lester Bodley: sec'y., John II.
MeGaffey; treasurer, Matthew Rod
daH trustee, David l.. Hull: inside
Lester Rooms; outside
guardian, Claude Holmes. and ply
stefan, DR.. Joseph S. Hay.
Discharges that We're handed in
to the American Legion for the pro-
curing of the state bonus for eX-ser-
vice men and women are now ready
to be returned and can be secured
at Room 210, Board Of Trade Build
ing. Applicants who applied to the
Army and Navy Union may secure
their discharge at 235 Rector street.
-Algonquin Lodge, No. "A,
KNIGHTS of Pythias, is scheduled TO
meet tonight In regular session at
Odd Fellows hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
REPORT IS MADE ON
W. c. T. y. CONVENTION

The w. C. r. U. met last Friday
afternoon at the home OF Mrs. Will
lam Walters in Water street. and
papers read by the members present
made = most enjoyable program for
the convention which she recently
attended in Cranbury and Mrs. Har-
ny Waterbor read two papers, n
ITO Prove the Value of Law. En-
force IT, and the other, THE Fight
Is Still On" Miss Alma Widerstrom
reported in interesting form on the
welfare work being accomplished
and other papers heard were "A Bill
Against Carnivals Passed in New
York" by Mrs. Mary Thomas, and
THE Blossoms Festival of Northern
California" by Miss Katherine Voc
lom and Doctors Do Not Wish to
Become Liquor Dealers, a y the ex-
President of the American Medical
Association" by Mrs. william WAL
ters.
Preparations were made to attend
the county picnic tomorrow at the
home of Mrs. Anna Fischer in Sayre-
Vile. A number of the local menu
bers will attend taking the car that
leaves the corner of Smith and State
streets al 10 O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
SUPREME COURT ACTION
AGAINST CHAS. ElSNER

by Evening News STAFF Correspondence
NEW BRUNSWICK, June g.
A supreme court action has been
started by Charles Eisner of Perth
Amboy. through his attorney, Jacob
Karkus. against John Kisko and
william Brietzky on two counts, and
the papers are being served by the
sheriff's office. The first count in
the complaint is for possession of an
automobile, and the second count is
for 5000 damages and the cost of
the action.
According to the complaint the
plaintiff made an agreement with the
defendants TO make some repairs on
his car. The repairs were made and
a bill for $349.43 submitted. which
the plaintiff claimed was too much.
and SIS was offered and refused.
The defendants, it is claimed, held
on to the car, and while thS a was
in their possession. it was damaged
to the extent of $500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
REPORT ON BOOZE
SEIZED AT SOUTH RIVER

rBy Evening News stan correspondent.f
NEW BRUNSWICK. June g.
The prosecutors Office is awaiting
the submittal of the report of the
chief Of police of South River to
the mayor of that place, before
proceeding further In connection
with the liquor case which ~revolves
around South River and New
Brunswick. The case first came to
light a week ago Saturday morning.
when the prosecutors detectives
seized sixteen barrels of liquor,
which had been stolen and stored
In George Aliens barn. The mayor
Of South River ordered the chief
of police to make a complete report
of this case.
1t is said the liquor was stolen
from New Brunswick, taken to
South River and stored in the barn.
The original owner of the booze be-
came aware of it's being stored in
South River. and demanded that it
be returned. 1t was to- be returned
the morning the seizure was made
by the prosecutors men.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
SEAT BOY
KILLS HIMSELF

NEW BRUNSWICK, June c.
Leopold Fiabach, thirteen-year-old
son of Joseph Fiabach, a grocer of
315 Wayne street, Highland Park,
committed suicide yesterday by
hanging himself in the attic at his
home.
No reason is known for the boys
act except that he had quarreled
with his brother Max a short time
before over a broken bicycle. He
was not reprimanded by his parents.
but a. short time later he went up to
the attic, stood on a box, and after
he had placed a rope, made fast to
a rafter, about his neck, kicked the
box from under him. The boy was
a junior in the high school here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
MISS ALBERTA WILLIAMS
HONORED By FRIENDS

Miss Helen Hanson, of Gordon
street, entertained her bridge club
at a luncheon yesterday afternoon in
honor of Miss Alberta Williams.
whose marriage to Arthur johnson.
of Metuchen. takes place the mid
die of this month. The table looked
particularly pretty with it's center
piece OF sweet peas and dainty heart
favors at each place. The ~piacards
were brides and very symbolic OF
the occasion. During the luncheon
the club presented Miss Williams
with a picture following which the
afternoon was passed in playing
bridge. Miss Leila Arnold won the
prize.
Among the guests were the Misses
Alberta Williams La Verne De
Hamm. Ruth Cheshire. Myrtle and
Jane Warren. Leila Arnold. Elsie
Bernard and May Hanson. Mrs. Ken
meth Solt, Mrs. William Ramsay,
Mrs. Benjamin Stanton. Jr., Mrs
Franklyn Brehme. Of this city and
Mrs. Lester Squires, OF Old Bridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
TWO DIVORCE ACTIONS
ARE STARTED HERE


John Molnar. through his attor-
ney. George Kemeny, has filed a
petition for absolute divorce from
his wife Berbala Molnar, charging
desertio nand adultery. The couple
were married in Hungary in 1907.
They came to this city in 1915. Mrs.
Molnar charges her husband with
Charles Lakatos. of New York. in
February, 1917, Mrs, Molnar still
resides in this city.
Elizabeth Molnar has filed a petit
ton for absolute divorce from her
husband. Alexander Molnar. Mrs.
Mlonar csarges her husband with
desertion. The couple were married
in Hungary in 1900. Mr. Molnar de-
serted his wife while residing in
West Virginia in 1905 Since that
time Mrs. Molnar has been residing
in Roosevelt. George Kemeny rep
resents the petitioner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06

PUSH FORWARD
Last of Soldiers Being Moved
From Camp Dix to Long
Island Pass Through City.

The last of the soldiers attached
to the First Artillery Brigade pass
ed through this city early this
morning on their march to Mon
tauk Point, Long Island. This Sec
ton was composed of the First Bat
talon of the Seventh Field Artillery
and were under the command of
Major Frank Il. Ruggles and Cap
tain John c.. johnson. The soldiers
with their equipment arrived in this
city shortly after 6 o'clock and the
first of the contingent began to go
over the ferry to Tottenville at $3.50
o'clock.
The last of the division that in
cluded 249 men, 1856 horses. many
wagons, guns caissons, motorcycles
and automobiles were on the boat
ut . O'Clock. The march today will
second division in camp there since
Saturday, began to move on to
Brooklyn early this morning.
The three divisions that have
passed through this city during the
past several days were directly in
ooEmand Of Brigadier General
Dwight Altman and are going to
M0ntauk for target practice.
They have been at Camp Dix and
the first section started on the
march last Tuesday night. 1t is
expected that twelve days will be
consumed in the trip for the last
contingent arriving at the destina-
ton on Long Island. Many of the
soldiers were seen about the streets
Of the city Saturday night and yes
t@rdey. Everything was orderly
with hardly a complaint coming in
from the men on leave here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
MISS EDITH JENSEN
IS GIVEN SHOWER

Miss Edith Jensen was given a
miscellaneous shower at the home
of Mrs. Sophie Erickson in Oak
street last Friday night in view Of
her approaching marriage to Chales
Blanchard, also of this city. Miss
Jensen received many pretty gifts
and after all had been examined,
the rest of the evening was plas-
antly spent in playing games and
dancing. The hostess served ice
cream; coffee and cake In conclu-
sion.
Among those present were the
MissesAnna and Meta Holt. Mary
and Christina Sindet. Elizabeth
Friker, Olivia and Madaline Peder-
son, Emma Fries, Mayme Thomp-
son, Anna Keisen, Laura Larsen,
Ethel Lorentzon, Ida Blanchard.
Margaret McKeon, Mildred Farber.
Elizabeth Jensen, Mrs. Charles
Pfster, Mrs. Charles Dorrain, Mrs.
C. Servis, Mrs. Sophie Erickson.
Mrs p. Frankel, Mrs. Fl Jensen,
Mr. and Mrs II. Jensen, Victor and
Leroy Lorentzen, Theodore and AL
bert Erickson, Charles Blanchard
of this city, and Miss Ellen Dagger
and Miss Marion Peterson of Fords.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Belts, of JET
ferson street. spent yesterday with
friends in Newark.
William Wilentz. of Lewis street,
left today for Carlisle. Pa, where
he has accepted a position as in
structor in a boys camp.
Mrs. F. j. Palmer and Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Comings and daugh-
ter Helen and Miss Beryl Haney
motored to Pluckamin yesterday.
The Misses Charlotte and Emily
Peterson. of Elizabeth. spent Sum
day with Miss Helena; Wright, of
Kearny avenue.
Miss Florence feathers, of High
street, entertained John and Harry
feathers. of Dickson, Tennessee,
over the week end.
Mrs. j Bruce Smith, formerly of
this city. and now of Elizabeth, re-
newed acquaintance in this city
yesterday.
Edward D~reibelbies, of Philadel-
phia, spent yesterday with his
father In this city.
Sol Kelsey, of Elm street under
went an operation for appendicitis
at st. Michaels hospital in New
ark last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Farren, MI.
and Mrs David Preacher and son
Hugh, Mr. and Mrs. Mcmahon and
Mr.. Dunbar, of this city, motored to
Philadelphia yesterday to visit
Thomas Grieves who is in the hos
pital there with a serious illness.
Mr.. and Mrs, Theodore Martin,
Howard Clayton. Miss Anna Elmer,
Mrs. Katherine Elmer and Mrs.
Paul Miller. of this city, motored to
Lakewood yesterday.
Mrs. A. Sgreoid. of New York,
has been spending a week with her
daughter. Mrs. Pasquale Palo, of
South First street.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs Edward Wolf at their home in
New Brunswick ven Saturday
afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
MUNICIPAL CHEST PLAN
OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The esta blishment of the munich
pal or community chest in this city
is now receiving the attention of the
Chamber of Commerce. The chest
idea. it is claimed, has been uccess
fully adopted by other cities and
according to the secretary of the
John F. Burger, the estab
lishment of one here is not far off.
The idea of the chest is to have
one big drive, and the amount raised
is divided among the various organi-
cations that year by year hold sep
arate drives for funds. 1t is said
that with such a chest over 500. 900
has been raised in the city of Plain
field to be divided among the var
ious organizations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
WELCOME NEW
MINISTER HERE
Large Congregations Greet
Rev. Mr.. Conrad at the
Danish M. E. Church. .

Large congregations composed of
both members and visitors were on
hand at the morning and evening
services held at the Danish NJ. r.
church yesterday. when Rev. C. j..
Conrad began his pastorate here.
Taking "Our Christgiven Program"
as his theme at the morning service,
the new pastor made a profound
impression upon his hearers, and at
the evening service the sermon,
based upon the fact that ucces
depends upon ourselves rather than
upon God. was commented upon by
those present as being both power
fulfill and inspiring.
At the opening Of the morning
service Rev. and Mrs. Conrad were
formally introduced to the congre-
cation, the new minister taking
charge of the service Immediately
after the Introductory speech by one
OF the officials of the church.
On Friday night of this week a
reception will be given in the
church to afford the members of the
parish an opportunity to become ac-
quainted with Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
ELEANOR COMINGS
MAKES BEST DRESS

Sleanor Comings, who graduates
from the high school this month has
the distinction of having won the
first prize in the competition with
her girl classmates. in making their
graduation dresses. Under the super
vision of Mrs. Nellie Hill, all the
senior girls made their own dresses
and Miss Comings. at a cost of only
1910, and from her w design com
pleted the most attractive dress with
the most efficient work. Miss Rose
Maguiness at a cost of $3.50 won
first honorable mention: Miss Mar
tina Drieger. with an expense OF
$500, second honorable mention;
Miss Anna Hallerhan, $4.26. third
honorable mention and Miss Anna
Williams, 1891, fourth honorable
mention.
The dresses this year are consid-
cred the best lot turned out in the
sewing department in many years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
GIVE TABLET
T0METUCHEN
Company |, Stationed at
Borough Four Years Ago,
Returns With Memorial.

METUCHEN, June 6.-The bor-
ough of Metuchen and all of its peo-
pie were highly honored yesterday
afternoon when Company /, of Bay
onne, which was stationed in Me-
tuchen four years 6 this summer.
presented the town with a bronze
tablet in appreciation of the patriot
ism and splendid spirit displayed by
the Metuchen people during the re-
cent World War.
The company arrived at the Me-
tuchen station on the 1888 o'clock
train yesterday afternoon where they
were met by all of the organiZa-
tior and numerous townspeople.
Here a line of march including the
company. the American Legion, Boy
Scouts, and Sunday School DEPART
ments. was formed and preceded to
the Woodwild Park, where the mon
ument was unveiled.
Mayor Washington Wilson presid-
ed at the program of service and
thousands of people crowded around
to hear the presentation speeches
and the address by the Hon. Judge
Robert T.. Carey, of Jersey City, the
honored speaker of the afternoon.
The program opened with the sing
ing of The Star Spangled Banner"
followed by a prayer by DIR. John F.
Fenton, chaplain of the American
Legion of Metuchen. Then DIR.
Carey, after a tribute to the Boys
in Uniform" gave a striking patri-
otto address. thrilling all who heard
him.
The presentation was then made
by Captain J. +. Hogan and accept
ed by Judge Silver and after a brief
address by DR.. Hare, the chaplain
of the company. the program closed
with the singing of America" The
soldiers were then entertained at
by the women of Metuchen
in the Civic Hall and returned to
Bayonne shortly afterwards on the
6:38 o'clock train.
The tablet which Is now in the
chimney of the Civic House of Me-
tuchen. will be placed in the Town
Hall, when acquired by the borough.
The service and presentation mark
an important day in the history of
the borough and the people of Me-
tuchen who helped win the war at
home" "a now view with pride
thoughtful remembrance from
the boys whom they helped at that
time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
EXPLAINS TRAGIC SCENES
IN FLOOD SWEPT AREA
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waters reached us even there VAL
second floor and when that became
flooded we smashed a hole in the
roof.
THE water crept on us there and
it looked as if the building might
go sc we stepped out on a pile OF
debris. For three hours we stood
there in rain and darkness, lighted
only by fires. Within three hours
the ~improvised raft gave way and
we climbed back onto the garage,
finally cutting a cable from the tele-
phone wires and got onto a higher
building. From here and with the
aid of cable we rescued three men
being swept past us. Houses were
being swept past us, many with
people inside crying for help. 1
don't know how many there were
or how many escaped.
1--WE were rescued by a boat crew
at 8 o'clock Saturday.
In the garage II man was res
cued. He had floated with the flood
to the ceiling and had pounded a
hole through the roof, big enough
SO that he could stick his head
through and get air. The water
came within three inches of the Sec
ond floor. Another man might have
saved his life IL he kept his face up.
His name was Schoeble."
c. l.. Kerns, was caught in the
flood and swan into a building
where he saw many tragedies. He
saw three buildings ave in by a
string of box cars, which came float
ing down the street. People were
in the upper floors, as he heard
cries and saw lights there.
He could not say whether any
were saved,
"Kearns swan from his place of
refuge to a hotel building flooded
to the second floor. I had to turn
my head sideways to get under the
door.
"Out, in the railroad yards the
correspondent found a freight con-
duetor who slept in a caboose
throughout the flood. I didn't know
there had been a flood until l woke
up Saturday and found the floor
covered with mud. l had heard the
rain once or twice during the night,
but l rolled over and went back to
sleep. People were taking bodies
out from under the freight cars. I
don't know how many there were.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
RAISE FOR n. J. EMPLOYEES
DESPITE ORDER AGAINST II

TRENTON, June 6.-Despite or
ders of State Comptroller Newton
A. h. Bugbee, secretary of the state
house commission. that civil service
salaries be cut down. hundreds OF
state employees will receive raises,
July /.
The 1921 legislature made an ex-
ceptional record for increasing salar-
les. Restrictions by the commission
July /, will not curtail raises voted
by the recent legislature.
The more important office holders
will not be effected by the COM
missioner's new rules.
Virtually the only state employees
to suffer by the commissions new
regulations, will be lower paid cleri-
cal help, who are graded by the COM
mission into c~lassifications, and no
changes in classification will be made
during the year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
BODY
FOUND IN WATER
Steve Bodner, of 347 Keane
Street, Had Been Missing
From home.

, The body of the mar fouhe
drowned in the Staten Island SOUND
at the loot of johnson avenue, TOT
~tenville, Saturday morning. was
yesterday identified as that or steve
Bodner, ifty-five years old, OF 81
Keane street, this city. The identi-
fication vas made by a son-in-iaw;
Steve Bodner, the same name anu
address of the drowned nan Tne
story of the finding of the body IN
the NEWS on Saturday was the
means of the family locating the
man who has been missing from
home for some time. There was a
card in the dead mans pocket with
the name Steve Bodner, go state
street, Perth Amboy. The identihca-
ton was made at the City Farm
Colony at New springville.. 5. 10
where the body was removed from
thu water by Medical Examiner
George Mord for the borough or
Richmond. The body will probably
be brought here for burial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-06
NEW TIME TABLES ON
N. Y. & LONG BRANCH

New timetables issued on the New
York g. Long Branch railroad yes
terday. over which road all trains
operating through the Central Rail-
road of New Jersey station here
run, show a change in time of all
trains to and from Camden. The
trains according to daylight saving
Camden, 1901 A. NJ, 1000 A. NJ;
1913 p. M, 7:13 P. M. From Cam
den to New York. 1923 A. NJ. 1929
p. NJ, $3.50 p. M.