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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
JR. O. U. A. M. EXCURSION
TO BE HELD AUG, "a

The annual excursion of the Jun
ior Order United American Mechan-
les, Middlesex Council No. 60, will
be held on Wednesday,, August "a,
according to the announcement made
at the meeting of the council last
night at Odd Fellows Hall. The ex-
cursion will include a sail up the
Hudson with a stop at Palisade Park
on the return down the river, on the
Iron Steamboat Company's steamer
Sirius. which has been chartered
for the occasion. Past Councillor
Fred Amer is chairman of the COM
in charge of the arrangements.
Plans for the vaudeville entertain
ment to follow the class initiation at
Junior Hall. June 20. are being COM
pleted. Daniel Fitz Henry, of Jersey
City. a man prominent in the order
will be here for the speaker at that
time. 1t is expected hat about fif-
teen candidates will form the class.
-Four applications were received at
the meeting last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
CEDARS ENTERTAIN
MANY At BIG SHOW

The vaudeville entertainment I'M
der the auspices of Perth Amboy
Forest, No. IS. Tall Cedars of Leb-
anon, given at the High School Au-
ditorium last night proved to be m
Of the most successful events of its
kind held at had place. The pro-
gram arranged b. the committee OF
which Benjamin Goldberger was the
chairman, given by professional tai
emf was enjoyed by the large audi
ence that gathered within the audi
torium.. 1t is estimated that more
than 500 were at the affair, which
was given for the benefit of the fund
for the purchase of uniforms for
the patrol and band. 1t was prompt
ly $3.50 o'cock when the curtain went
up and the Majestic orchestra
which furnished the music for the
entertainment played the opening
number.
This was followed by the eight
numbers N the program that in
cluded Lorette and Morton, original
dancing jugglers; Grace Montana
Brewe, with the versatile trio of
lady musicians and singers: Miss
McKinnon, in novelty singing and
dancing act; the S~tuyvesant male
quarter, Henry Allen Price, a dra-
matte reader and impersonator, who
rendered elections; James Thorn
ton monologuist, an old timer, late
of Jimmy and Bonnie Thornton,
and Natalie and Ferrari, premier
dancers, late stars of the Hippo
drome
The committee in charge of the
affair included Benjamin COLDER
ser, chairman; John Hanson. Jr.
Rufus Hoskings, Hans Holt, Fran
els Oliver. Norman II. Jones,
George Smith, Thomas G. w. Fine,
and Edward Petersen. The next
big event of the Perth Amboy For
est will be the ceremonial to be held
next Thursday night when the
charter will be presented by Su-
preme Tall Cedar Arthur Bittong,
will be here for the event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
CityBnefs

Peter Fiigon, Jr., of Smith street
winner Of a distinguished service me-
dial in France during the World war;
is at the United States Marine Hos
pital at Stapleton, S. L.. recovering
from an operation which was per-
formed a week ago at that place.
Mr.. Fiigon was injured at Camp
Raritan some time ago and the OPP
Grafton was necessitated as the re-
suit. Charles Larson and Andrew
Schantz were down to see him on
Tuesday.
Court Standard No. Ill, For
esters of America, at it's meeting
last night initiated one candidate
and received two applications for
membership. Chief Ranger julius
court, was in the chair. The me-
mortal committee reported that the
graves of all departed members
had been decorated with flowers on
Memorial Day and it was decided
that a large delegation go to the
meeting of Court Amboy next We'd
nesdav night, when the Past Chief
Rangers Association monthly ses-
sion will be held.
r. O. Carmichael, nephew of
Lieutenant William Calvin of the
local police department., was in the
flood district of Pueblo and has not
been heard from since the flood.
| About a week ago Lieutenant Calvin
| received a letter from him but no
other word has come since that time.
| Carmichael was employed as a yard
| conductor by the : Denver & Rio
Grande railroad. While on his way
overseas to serve with his company
| il France in 1917 he visited in this
city.
John +. Bergen. secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce, will attend
the eighth annual meeting of the
Commercial. Agricultural and Civic
Federation to be held at the MARI
| borough Hotel in Asbury Park on
Saturday. The federation is a prac-
| teal clearing house for local organ
i~zations to exchange experiences re-
| garding problems of general inter-
| est and also to be the instrumental
ity through which all local bodies
| can direct their concerted efforts in
the accomplishment of activities re-
curing statewide interest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
PERTH AMBOY CIRCLE
HAS CARD PARTY

The card party given under the
auspices of the Perth Amboy Circle
No. 1886, last night in Jacobsen's
Hall in State street, resulted in a
brilliant success with a much larger
crowd than was expected and WISH
tors from Roosevelt, Newark, New
Brunswick, Bayonne, Elizabeth and
Harrison.
The hall was completely filled with
tables in euchre and pinochle and
the evening passed only too quickly
to the time when the pretty prizes
were awarded by the committee to
the high scorers. The silk quit con-
test was won by Mrs. Fries. who
held number FOG, and the peanut
jab was won by Mrs. II. Stauback.
Prizes were received by the fol-
lowing:
In euchre-Mrs. Thatcher, towel:
Mrs. Adams, boudoir cap; Mrs. Bell.
bureau scarf: Mrs. Harrington, bu-
reau scarf; Mrs. Reid. pyrex plate;
Mrs. O. %Stauback, handkerchiefs:
Mrs. p. N. Kennedy. towel; Mrs.
Anders, towel; Mrs. William Langan,
towel; Mrs. Patterson, pin tray.
In pinochle-Mrs. Mary Martin.
pyrex cake dish.
Although all returns are not in
there is no doubt as to the party's
financial Gee
Mrs. Anna Kennedy as chairman,
was assisted by Mrs. Catherine Lam
gan, Mrs. Ella Anderson. Mrs. Mary
Green. Mrs. Henrietta Burke and
Miss Bessie Hafley.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
COMM UNITY HOUSE
ACTIVITIES CONTINUED

The dance given under the aus
pices of the Barbara Frietche Girls,
their semi-annual occasion, a very
successful and the crowd which at
tended was just large enough to fill
Junior hall in which it was held.
Further oeports of the dance will
probably be heard at the regular
meeting of the club tonight in the
Community House.
The Daughters of Ilona planned a
picnic to be held on Pfeiffer's Farm
it Metuchen, Sunday all day, Tues
day night at their meeting in the
house. All of the members and their
friends are urged to get there as
early as possible in the morning and
to come prepared to stay the entire
day and participate in the fun. Mrs.
Isabella Gould, evening hostess at
the house, served refreshments in
conclusion of the meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
DELIGHTFUL event

A delightful social event and n
of the finest ever held under the
of the Temple Beth Mordecai in Ho-
bart street. describes the strawberry
festival which took place on the lawn
of the church last night under the
direction of the Ladies' Auxiliary OF
the temple. I~ncandescent lights en-
twined with garlands of roses and
~honeysuckle strung from one end of
the lawn to the other with a back
ground of American flags, and tables
decorated in flags, filled with temp
ting cakes nestled among the flow
ers, presented a pleasing picture to
all of the many hundred people who
gathered there last evening not only
NO purchase some of the luscious
Strawberries but to be a part of the
social gathering. Financially, too, al
though the exact proceeds are not
vet Known, the festival was a Splen-
did success.
Mrs. Joseph Estherson, as chair
man, was assisted by Mrs. Adolph
Weiss, Mrs. Joseph Bruck, Mrs.
Jacob Kreielsheimer, Mrs. Charles
Safran, Mrs. Isaac Esberg, Mrs.
Morris Goldberger, Mrs. Jacob
Greenspan and Mrs. I. 1. Block. in
the arrangements. All were CRATE
full for the generous donations and
loans volunteered by the following
people:
Columbia Grafanola, Simon Salt
err; soft drinks, Abraham Swarten-
berg; publicity banners, Max Boris
kin; flowers, Progress Club. Mrs.
Albert Leon, Mrs. Adolph Weiss,
Mrs. Max Goldberger and Mrs. Chas.
Safran; cakes, Mrs. Joseph Hertz,
Mrs. Arthur Weiss, Mrs. Jacob Les
lauer, Mrs. Garten and Mrs. Adolph
Greenbaum; plates and spoons, Sam
uel Baum.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
ROOSEVELT MAN HURT
WHEN HIT BY AUTO
IBy Evening News Correspondent

tBy Evening News Correspondent
ROOSEVELT, June John kol-
sis of Emerson street. was knocked
unconscious this morning and re-
ceived serious injuries to his left arm
and right leg. when the motorcycle
he was riding crashed into the IA
u a Perth Amboy Hardware Com
pany truck. driven by Clarence Tay-
ell, at the corner of Roosevelt ave-
nue. and Houston street.
The truck coming up Roosevelt
venue was passing Houston street
as Kolsis turned from the street into
the avenue. The motorcycle struck
the truck with considerable force.
throwing Kolsis to the roadway. He
was taken to the Office of DR.. Mes
senger where his injuries were
treated.
The motorcycle was badly dam
aged. Officer Mentally investigated
the accident. Tayell, the driver of
the truck was not arrested.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
BIG CLASS To
Be GRADUATED
Exercises for Grammar School
to be Held at Majestic
Theatre June %

Preceding the high school gradua
ton by two days, the enormous
Grammar school graduating class
will receive their diplomas at the
Majestis theatre Wednesday after
noon, June 22. The program it is
expected will be particularly elab-
crate this ear. depending entirely
upon the students and calling upon
no outside assistance whatever. 1t
has been planned that there will not
be even the customary speaker to
delnver the address. The students
are now practicing for the affair.
which will include drills, an oper-
eta, A sketch and numerous varied
musical numbers.
A most gratifying phase of the
graduation this car is the large
percentage OF pupils who will COM
rlete their work with the intention
of entering high school In the fall.
The class at this time numbers
$50. of which, with the examinations
almost completed. it is known hat
between 220 and 225 will receive
their diplomas. This mean that be-
tween five and ten students only, will
not pass on. In the industrial eighth
grade. every member passed the state
examinations.
or the $50 in the class, 200 have
expressed their intention of continu-
/hg their work in the high school.
Just what arrangements will be made
to care for this number has not yet
been arranged. That greater COM
plications than were anticipated will
set in rs the result of such large
numbers continuing their education,
10 known.
At the last meeting Of the Board
Of Education 1t was suggested that
about 100 new students would be en-
tering high school in the fall, and
even with this number. the board
was at a loss as to how to distribute
them. The additional 100 will pre-
Sent further difficulties to the author
tiles.
AT the grammar school, manual
training. cooking and sewing, will be
discontinued June 10 to allow for
cleaning up and repairing machinery
and material before the end of the
term.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
SUGAR CASE TO GO
TO JURY TODAY

[By Evening News staff Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, June o.
The attorneys are now summing up
the case which is being heard before
Judge Nelson DUNCAN of the Su-
preme Court this morning between
the G.. Fl. Smiley Company of New
York. represented by Assistant Pros
ecutor John Toolan, and Samuel
Baum, of Perth Amboy, represented
by Prosecutor Stricken. Testimony
has been advanced all morning
wherein it was shown that Samuel
Baum had signed an agreement with
the Smiley company for fifty tons of
sugar at twenty-five cents a pound
during the sugar shortage last year
and that. because of the drop in the
price to seventeen cents during July
and August. the agreement was ig-
nored and the Smiley company has
been unable to obtain n satisfac-
ton from Baum. 1t is expected that
a verdict will be rendered this after
noon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
ROSE FESTIVAL TONIGHT
FOR ROSARY SOCIETY

Large and luscious Strawberries
cream and cake, the typical dish
es usually found at old fashioned
strawberry festivals will be for sale
at the "Rose Festival" of the Ro-
sary Society tonight in st. Mary's
hall in Center street. The evening
will mark the closing of the sum-
mer reason in place Of the usual
large card party held in previous
years.
Nevertheless there will be card
games in a portion of the hall, which
has beer set off for that purpose
and prizes will be awarded in all of
the games. Socially. the evening will
be most attractive and one of rare
pleasure for all who car attend.
Mrs. iJohn Lawless is chairman of
arrangements and tickets may be
procured at the door Of the hall to-
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
Y. M. H. A. Is
FORMED AT SESSION

A group of young girls met last
Tuesday night at the home of Miss
Berenice Bardin and formed a Junior
Y. M. II. A. under the leadership of
Rae +. Jacobson. The purpose of
the organization is to learn the his
tory of the Jews and to help the Y.
M. and Y. w. II. A., both financially
and morally.
The following girls were elected as
officers: Miss Berenice Bardin. presi-
dent: Miss Gertrude Goldsmith, vice
president; Miss Anna Shangold, re-
cording secretary; Miss Ruth Baum.
financial secretary; Miss Marion
Weiss. treasurer.
Any Jewish girl between the
ages of eleven and fifteen is eligible
to join the club. at the next meeting
which takes place at the home of
Miss Jacobson in Lewis street, next
Tuesday night. .
Refreshments served by the hos
tess concluded Tuesdays meeting
and those present were the Misses
Rae Jacobson, Berenfce Bardin, Ruth
Baum. Ina Bitter, Gertrude Gold
smith. Frances Haynig, Irene Leicht-
man, Dora Omanson, Anna Shangold
and Marion Weiss.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
Delightful Entertainment

The meeting OF the Young Peoples
Society of st. stephens Danish Luth-
eran church. last night in the church
basement, was both novel and enjoy
able because of the talented enter
tainment porvided by various MEM
bers during the evening. Miss Aga
tina Hansen, dressed in conforming
costume. sang several coon songs,
Mrs. Svind Kjaer' played several pia-
no selections and there were vocal
solos ry Messrs. Rasmussen and Jen-
sen. Miss Gudren Zimmerman en-
tertafned with a reading and the
committee. as usual. served refresh
ments. The evening vas voted one
of the most enjoyable of the past
year and more evenings with local
artists as a part of the program will
no doubt follow.
Next week Erick Bach of Brooklyn
will address the society along the
lines Of future work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
JUNIOR GIRLS WILL
GIVE ENTERTAINME EN-

Tomorrow night the Junior Girls
of the Presbyterian Sunday school
together with the Junior choir will
present an entertainment under the
auspices of the Foreign Missionary
Society in the chapel in Rector
street. A playlet. entitled Alice
Through the Postal Card" is the
main feature of the program but
other numbers, musical and recita-
tive, will be a part of the enjoyable
evening.
The playlet which has been coach
ed by Miss Kathryn Herbert was
selected by Mrs. Adrian Lyon, who
has arranged the entire program of
events. Its simple story will be
~cleverly portrayed by the gyls who
have been rehearsing daily in prepa-
ration of the performance. Ice cream
will be sold after the presentation of
the play and it is the wish of the
committee that all who have our
chased tickets in view of attending
remain after the program and be a
part of the social hour by purchasing
some. Tickets may still be procured
at the door of the chapel tonight.
The complete program follows:
Piano solo-Winifred Sturgis
Playlet-Alice Through the Postal
Card. Characters: Alice. an AM
erican girl, Roberta Quincy; Mary,
Alice's friend, Bernita Fox; Postal
Card fairy, Evelyn Fox: o Hama
San, japanese girl, Harriet Lease;
gifts from Japan, Japanese doll,
Emma Bartha; mating girl, Hazel
Nielsen; Japanese napkin, Zilda
Teeple; Japanese lantern, Pansy
McCrory; Kimono Girl, Anna
Franklin; yellow Chrysanthemum.
Ruth thompson; Japanese fan,
Mildred Fitzgerald; Teakettle
Queen. Maggie Antonides; Lord
High Chancellor. Mary McCleod;
Two Ladies in Waiting, Helen
Meinezr, Jane Fithian; lantern
guards, Margaret Lockwood, Mil
bred Feith, Alberta johnson, Mary
Ramsay. Veronica Weber. Elaine
Francis; the jailer, Helen Nc
Cracken
(a) Japanese Love Song, OBJ Chi
nese Love Song, Junior Choir
Reading-Helen Stark
(a) Mr.. Indian, (b) Papoose Lula
by-Junior Choir
Reading-Winifred Sturgis
The Brownies-Junior Choir
Street Calls-(a) The Homlny Man,
CD The Peppery-Pot Woman,
Junior Choir
Folk Dance-Junior girls
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
STATElLEGION PLANS
FOR CONVENTION

/. angements~fo r the annual con-
on Of the State American
10 were made in Newark Friday
VT when representatives from
Fry county organization were pres
M9Xt. From Middlesex county Com
gnander Raymond p. White and
Louis Y. Sosin of this city were
delegated and returned with the in
formation that the convention will
be held at Asbury Park September
Is, AZ and II, which, with the -four
days preceding it will make up
Legion Week" in the state. 1t was
reported that Secretary DenbM both
fhe New Jersey senators, Governor
: Edwards and Congressman Appleby
will speak to the ~Legionaires at this
time. or the local representatives,
Commander White was put on the
resolutions committee and Sosin on
publicity and housing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
PERSONALS

Mrs. Peter c. Olsen, of Water
street, is spending the day In Prince
ton.
Joseph Greiner, Jr., of PennIng-
ton Prep, has arrived to spend the
vacation at his home in
Madison avenue
Moe and Isador Splitter have COM
pleted this year at the University of
Pennsylvania and are spending their
vacation with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Sigmund Splitter, Of High
street. q
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
CONSTABLE AND TWO
IRlSHMEN KILLED

BELFAST, June "a police
cycling patrol which was about to
search a house near Newry last night
ran into an ambush of armed men.
One constable was shot dead. Two
Republicans in the attacking party
weres killed. At Carrick-on-Suir,
County Waterford, a constable was
shot dead.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
To Honor New Pastor

A reception in honor OF the new
pastor, Rev. c. j. Conrad. will be
given tomorrow night at 3 o'clock
by the congregation of the Danish
M. f. church, in the chapel at JEFF
ferson street and Madison venue
An attractive program, featured
by selections by the mems choir. has
been arranged and all members of
the congregation and their friends
are cordially invited to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09

Walter Edmund Sheppard

Walter Edmund Sheppard. four
years and seven months old, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sheppard,
d:eo yesterday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Sheppard's mother, Mrs.
Annie DeWorth, 500 Prospect street.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from 500
Prospect street. Rev. w. Northey
Jones. rector of st. Peters Episco-
pal chruch. will oficiate. The in
terment will be in Christ church
cemetery, South Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
POLICE NEWS

Detectives John Murray. Mich
ael Muska and Officer William
Clooney Investigated a call from the
telephone Office about lis o'clock
this morning. that someone was on
the roof. The officers were unable
to find anyone in the vicinity upon
their arrival at the scene.
The local police are investigating
a report received from Postmaster
Richard White yesterday, in regard
to the robbery OF the Maurer post
Office on Tuesday night, Nothing was
taken by the thieves.
A delivery car taken to head
quarters by Detectives Murray and
Muska and Officer Clooney early this
morning. was turned over to the
owner, r.. Beck, this morning.
Five rims stolen from the auto
mobile of NJ. j. Krochmaly of Miller
street On May ~, We're recovered by
the Woodbridge police last night.
and turned owe to Detectives Mich
ael Muska and John Murray of the
local department last night. In adj
dition to tho rims, five tires and five
tubes were stolen by the culprits. The
local detectives + working in an
effort to o the remainder of
the stolen loot.
| Fines Imposed in Police Court.
B. kaplan of Newark, arrested by
Lieutenant Detective John Huff on
complaint of John Bergen. of the
| Chamber of Commerce., on a charge
of peddling without a license, fur
nished a S25 cash bond to appear for
a hearing tomorrow morning at s
o'clock. Humberto Massinilla, col
ored. of New York, arrested by Pa
trolman James Nolan, yesterday for
reckless driving, and driving with
out a license. was fined sS5 by Re-
corder Pickersgill last night. Steph-
en- +. Somogyi was acting recorder
in the absence of Recorder Pickers-
gill this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
1O4 men ADMITTED
TO FULL CITIZENSHIP

BY Evening News staff Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK. June o.
One hundred and fou men were adj
mitted to citizenship in the natural
ization court yesterday by Judge
Peter DAILY. Among them were five
soldiers who became citizens upon
swearing allegiance to the govern
ment.
Joseph Mistriel, 20 Richmond
street, was denied citizenship on the
ground that he sought exemption
from military service during the war
as an alien enemy. He is a Turk.
Seven cases were ordered continued
on account of lack of knowledge of
principles of government on the part
Of thesapplicants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
Will Is PrObatcd

by Evening News STAFF Correspondence
NEW BRUNSWICK, June 3
The will of Elsie Suydam of Middle
bush, who died on May IS, has been
admitted for probate. A daughter,
Anna c. Campbell, is named as ex-
scutrix and residuary iegatee. After
two requests of $4,000 and $500 to
Elsie Meyers and Catherine Camp
bell, grand-deughters. The will
was drawn July 20. 1920, and wit
messed by Anna Schroeder and
Schuyler Van Clees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
No Comment in Paris

PARIS, June 9.-Government Of
ficials declined today to comment on
the note of Secretary Hughes to
President Obregon and it was indi-
Gated no comment would be forth
coming unless President Obregon
signed the proposed treaty.
In view of the immense French in
~terests in Mexico. it was indicated
France would welcome general rec
ognition of any stable government,
but recognizes the interest of the
United States is eve greater.
France, government officials said,
would avoid any action that would
risk embarrassment to the United
States.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
TREATY WITH MEXICO
SEEMS TO Be IN DOUBT
[Ry The Associated Press.

MEXICO CITY, June 9:-Formal
signature of a treaty between Next
co and the United States as a con-
dition to recognition of the Obregon
administration by Washington is i'm
possible, said a statement issued at
the presidential Office. At the same
time a statement was issued declar-
ing a commercial treaty between the
United States and Mexico was desir-
able but that the Mexican president
did not possess the right to conclude
a treaty of a political nature such as
proposed by the United States in it's
recent memorandum to the Mexican
government.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
Sheriff Sells Propprty

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 8
Following a writ out of the court
IF chancery Sheriff Wyckoff yesrer-
day sold 81 piece of property 1856
by 20 feet, at the corner of Sand
ford street and Livingstone avenue,
to Abraham Jelin for S1,915 and
fees. The sale was the result of the
foreclosure of a mortgage by the
Jamesburg Mutual Building and
Lean Association against Edward
Koran
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
John Golden Dies

NEW YORK. June 9.-John Col
den. for many years president of the
United States Textile Workers of
America, died at his home in Brook
Ign. He was taken i'll while attend
ing a convention of textile workers
in this city. His associates declared
he was a victim of faithfulness to his
work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-09
PEACE RESOLUTION
OFF UNTIL TOMORROW

WASHINGTON, June 9:-House
action on the peace resolution set
forth today was put over until to-
morrow, when it will be called up
under a rule giving it right of way.
A vote probably will be reached
SATURDAY..