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Milford chronicle., 1921-06-10
ROXANA

Mrs. o. w. Wilgus has been assist
ing Miss Alice in the millinery store
since the illness of her mother.
Mrs. I. B. Lockwood for the past
three weeks has been very sick, but
we are glad to say at this time she
has improved somewhat.
Strawberries are about over, and
the pickers have gone to their respec-
tive homes, and the farmers have
turned their attention to their other
crops.
We are getting ready for our Chill
dren's Day exercises, and the date
will be announced later.
Mrs. Charlotte Vandon is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Emma Lynch here.
Y. James Evans is very sick at this
writing.
Mrs. Lynch of Frankford spent the
week end with Mrs. Mccormick.
Martin McCabe of Philadelphia is
spending some time with his parents
here, Mr.. and Mrs. George Derrickson.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-10
GREENWOOD

The moving picture theatre has
again changed hands, and is now be-
ing operated by Porter and Spence.
Next Saturday night special picture
will be shown, entitled "Out of the
Snow"
Mark Tatman was given birthday
surprise party by his brothers and
sisters and many friends. The house
and yards were crowded by visitors
who seemed to have a good time.
The announcement of the marriage
of Carl Owens and Myrtle Donovan
was false alarm, and was sent in as
a joke by friend.
Children's Day services will be held
in the Methodist Church on next Sum
day evening. They are making an
extra effort to make this a fine ser
vice, come out and enjoy this with
us.
Our regular baseball team will play
the Lincoln nine next Saturday after
noon.
Children's services will be held in
the Methodist Protestant Church Sun
day, June 18th. In the evening a spec
ial program of speaking, and singing
is being provided, and all are cordial
ly invited to attend and enjoy the SER
vices with us.
Irving Tatman and wife, Seth Long
and wife of Wilmington mOtored to
Greenwood to see relatives last week.
The 18th grade graduates of Har-
ringtOn will go to Washington on
Wednesday morning for short visit
to see the capitol city.
Willard Salisbury and wife of Will
mington are here visiting his parents,
Alfred Salisbury and wife.
Esquire Record and family have
moved in their new home, just vacat-
ed by Lawrence Tatman and family.
Mrs. Record is now entertaining her
sister from Baltimore.
c. B. Porter is slowly improving af-
ter his accident on Decoration Day.
He says he never expects to be in any
race again.
W. I. Conoway is now working on
his new bungalow which he intends to
make his future home.
Call "Pettyjohn's" for drugs of
Quality" Mail or phone orders. Phone
% Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-10
SELBYKILLE

IAN automobile accident occurred
Sunday evening in which Miss Lizzie
Cullen and Miss Viola Hall were in
jured. The auto ran into the young
women knocking them down and
running over them.
The funeral of Harb Holloway was
held from his late residence on Tues
day afternoon. The services were in
charge of the Red Men.
Children's Day services will be held
at Salem M. E. Church Sunday even
ing, 1880 o'clock.
Miss Margaret West of Omar is vis-
iting Miss Pauline Moore.
The Blue Bird Sunday school class
met at the home of Miss Mildred
Hudson Monday evening.
The Ladies Aid met at the home of
Mrs. John Davis on Tuesday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-10
LOVES CROSS ROADS

Mrs. Mary Short is visiting her son
Mr.. and Mrs. George Buchanan at Oak
Orchard.
George Poppa of Washington, D. C..
spent a few days with Mr.. and Mrs
L. w. Brittingham last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gunby OF
Laurel spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Gunby and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Burton, Jr
visited the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. W. Brittingham Sunday.
The Sunday school is rehearsing
for the Children's Day service which
will be held June 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Lingo entertain
ed many of the friends of their daugh-
ter, Miss Flossie, in honor of her birth
day last Saturday evening.
J. w. Lewis lost two valuable COWS
last week. He thinks something they
ate was poison.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-10
MILLVILLE

The Millville Church of Christ will
hold their Children's Day exercises
Sunday evening, June 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Powell of Pitts
burgh, Pa, are guests of their mother
and sister, Mrs. Lida Powell and Miss
Myrtle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Townsend Of
Wyoming were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Dukes on Saturday.
Virgil McCabe of Bethany Beach
Coast Guard Station spent part Of
the week with his wife.
Milford chronicle., 1921-06-10
Samuel J. Wilson & Son
MILTON, DELAWARE.
uneral Directors and Embalmer

We have added to our funeral equipment a new
Motor Funeral Car for which we make no extra
Charge. We have still retained both our Black
and'White horse drawn hearses, which therefore
places us in a position to furnish either horse
drawn or motor hearses.
We are the best equipped and carry the largest
stock of funeral supplies south of Wilmington.
Call phone. Office No. %, residence No. 29.
Phone service day and night If calling after 10
D. rn call No. 20. All calls promptly answered.
No extra charge for distance use of hearse or
wife's services.
sWe also carry a large and complete assort-
meht of Furniture, Carriages, Runaboutss arm
Wagons. Rack Wagons and Farming Implements
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-15
CROSSING GUARD
BEATEN, ROBBED
South Gloucester RaiIroader
Thrown on Tracks
by Bandits
STEAL WATCH AND CASH

Two automobile bandits attacked Jo-
spph Dinaurc. wat"hman at the South
Gloucester crossing Of tho West Jersey
and Seashorc Railroad. this morning,
with blackjncks, and after taking his
watch and several dollars in cash, threw
him close to the tracks.
Tho robbers fed in the direction Of
Camden
Shortly after tho attack a south"
bound train grazcd the body Of Dinaurc
as he lay close to the tracks. IIc cs-
capped death by less than an inch.
From the action Of the bandits it
was evident that while they did not
care what might happen to the watch
man. they we're more particular about
riders along the road.
Before robbing Dinaurc one of the
men lowered the safety gates in order
that no vehicle happening along the
road might be struck.
Both of the men were we'll dressed,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-15

They approached the crossing as If in
tending to go TO the opposite side OF the
railroad. Dnaurc badc them good
morning. One Of the men returned the
greeting. and the next Instant fcllcd the
watchman with blow on the head,
Dnaurc was dragged into his httlc
watch house, where the man who struck
him took his watch and money.
AS he glanced out the window oi
the watch house. Dinaurc saw Patrol
mon Houston and Simpson short dis
tancc down the road. The watchman
attempted to take an outcry. lie was
silcncCd by the bandit. " II you say IA
word. I'll pump you full of lead.
SO quietly did both mon work that
the patrolmen were unaware Of tho fact
that the watchmnn was being robbed
virtually within n few feet OF where
they stood.
Two farmers going down the. road
in wagon found Dinaurc and sent
him to Cooper Hospital. Their" ht
told of tn" attack and described The
mcn. who. he said. were we'll dressed
and rather good looking. Dinaure SUI
! fcrcd several cuts aud bruises ns re-
suit of his encounter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-15
WIFE HAS DIVORCE
SEEKER ARRESTED.
n. T. Pearl, Wealthy Steel Man,
Must Face Desertion Charge
in Philadelphia
IS CAUGHT IN RENO, NEv.

Harry 7. Pearl. who is an iron and
steel man. rich and formerly with an
Office in the Widener Building. IL under
arrest in Reno. Ncv.. on charge Of
having deserted his wife in Philadel-
phia.
Instead Of getting his divorce speedily
In Keno, as he had planned to do, il fs
expected that within few days he will
be on his way back to this city in the
custody Of detectives.
Mrs. Pearl, who has been i'll with
ncuritis for five years. said today that
she would not give her husband dl-
vorcc.
u am member Of the Society Of
Friends. she said. 'nnd I do not be-
licvc in divorce. Ny husband has no
Just cause for divorce which he car
urge against me. How could an in.
valid. such as | am, treat a NAN bar.
barously?'
The wife said that she needs her
husbands support. She is now living
with her mother at SAT North Forty
first street anl her funds arc running
low. when l married my husband |
was young girl" she said. ~ gave
him what little money had to put into
his business. 1t was an incorporated
firm, and / was the silent partner.
When he closed out his business and
disappeared | got nothing.
II do not ask for n divorce. for that
would be breaking my marriage vow,
but do ask for justice. We got along
happily until few years ago. when my
husband became acquainted with some
men who were not the right sort. lie
N hrin 20
and l could not put up with il"
Pearl had been missing since last
June. He would have been missing vet
the police say. il he had not started di
vorcc proceedings. The papers were
| served on her here and this gave her Q
clue to his whereabouts.
Pearl instituted divorce proceeding.
in November, 1919, charging cruelty
Through his attorney. Francis Shunl
Brown, he sought to have the divorC,
proceedings heard before a master. job,
Il. *. Scott and William n. Connor
counsel for the wife, opposed this NOV,
and obtained jury trial. Pearl there
upon abandoned his suit.
Mrs. Pearl then had her husban
arrested and got an order from III
court for $500 Il month alimony. Ac
cording to her attorneys, Pearl pai
the alimony until juno then diSap
| peared. He Is said to have accumulate
an arrcarage of $500. A fugitive war
rant was issued
Pearl. who at one time was omployc,
as II purchasing agent by the Penn
sylvania Railroad, but later went int
the iron and steel business for himself
made great deal of money during tn
war and reconstruction period. He i
forty five years old his wife is forty
two.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-15

Hays Receivers From Grip
Washington, April 13.-'By a. r.
Postmaster General Hays, who has
been i'll several days with the grip. was
able today to attend the scmiweckly
cabinet meeting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-15
Mrs, Annie r. Chaffee

Mrs Annie Rockwell Chaffcc. widow
of Lieutenant General Adna X. Chat
foe, United States army. died ycstcr.
day in hospital in this city. She was
sixty three years old.
Mrs. Chaffcc lived with hcr daugh
ter. Mrs. Helen Chaffcc Howard,
WAYNE. Pa. Another daughter is the
wife of Colonel George +. Hamilton
Honolulu. p. |. A son, Major Adna Il.
Chaffee, is stationed at Fort McPher-
son, Ga.
Funeral services will be held tomor
row afternoon at 1920 Chestnut street.
Burial will be made in Arlington Gene
terry,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-15

Hospital, where the injured were taken,
said this morning that the young
mothers chances for recovery we're still
matter Of doubt. The condition Of
none Of the others is serious.
II is thought that the death dealing
blast was caused by escaping gas which
was ignited by match, lit by one Of
tho butchers who was searching for the
leak in the cellar.
The explosion wrecked the building.
and the detonation was heard for n dis.
tnncc Of half mile Roy Carlson, the
two ycar-old baby. was blown from
his mothers arms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-15
Major w. II. Spera

Major Wcidncr Harvey SpCrn. a
former Philadelphia newspaper man,
died at his home in Council Bluffs, la.
Yesterday. Hc was in his eighty Sow
cnth year.
Mayor Spcrn is said 10 have pccn the
last surviving member of General Shcr-
idnn's escort on his famous ride from
Winchc stcr TO the battle Of Cedar Creek
After the Civil War Major Spcra
engaged in newspaper work holding
cditorships in this city, Harrisburg and
I,rading. He was born in Ephrata. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-15
BLAST VICTIM NO BETTER
Condition Of Woman Who Was
Burned In Explosion StilI Critical

There is no improvement today in
tho condition Of Mrs. Christine Carl
son, 1919 Green street. who was badly
burned yesterday in an explosion and
fire in Sponccr's meat market. 1850
Ridge avenue. Mrs. Carlson's two
year.old child was killed and seven
othCr persons injured.
Medical authorities AT St. Joseph s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-15
p,Annunzio Won't Be Candidate

Rome. April 15.--Ry \. PD--Many
constituencies have offered nominations
to the Chamber of Deputies to Captain
Gabrielle D'Annunzio. but he has de-
cided not to accept any offer to be-
come candidate in the general cleo
tions. says statement issued by the
commander of D'Annunzio's original
cxpcditionary battalion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-15
Deaths of a Day
MRS. {. B. CR0SMAN
Haverford Woman Had Been III Sew.
eral Months

eral Months
Mrs. Elizabeth Buddy Crosman. wife
Of Edward y. Crosman. Of Haycrford,
died in tho Bryn Mawr Hospital yes
tcrday following an illness Of several
months. Mrs. Crosman was in her fifty
fourth year. She Is survived by her
husband and three sons. Edward n,
Jr.. William NJ. X. and j. Marshall,
well known IIavcrford College athletes,
Funeral services will be held Satur-
day at . O'Clock from the CrosmaI
home. Lancaster pike and Stewart ave-
nuc. Havcrford. The intcrmcnt will bt
private, in Woodlands Cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-05
THEATRES
Bowman Brothers NfinstreIs

with a laugh from start to fin
ish and laughs worth while, such as
will echo in your memory as you go
home" with this requisite for an
entertainment that is destined to
wear for a long time. the Bowman
Brothers Greater Minstrels come to
this city for the first time at the Ma
jestic theatre Tuesday. March s,
matinee and night. AS delineators of
Southern negro comedy. the Bow
man Brothers. known as "The Blue
Grass Boys and top-notchers in
the big time" vaudeville for years,
head their own organization of thir-
ty-five white face artists compris-
ing famous singers, end men. come
dians, star dancers and large sup
porting chorus in the gorgeous first
part. with as great an olio of five
acts as ever seen in any minstrel or
ganization. The large company is
under the direction of Prof. Mack
Blake. IL you are a tired business
man and want to forget the cares
and problems of life. see the Bow
man Brothers Minstrels and take
your wife with you. You will both
laugh your heads off and feel ten
years younger. Seats now on sale at
the box office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-05
SOCIAL Is ENJOYED
AT BAPTIST CHURCH

Flags here, there and everywhere
in the First Baptist church in Mad
ison avenue, formed decorations
quite in keeping with Inauguration
Day for the social given there last
night under the auspices of the
Ladies' Auxiliary OF the church.
Nearly the entire congregation were
present for the opening number
The Sar Spangled Banner" led by
Maurice McHose. on the saxaphone,
accompanied by his sister, Juliet.
and all merrily enjoyed the humor-
Gus speeches which followed by Rev
Herbert Hatchman. Professor L. H..
Bartlett. Frank Roberts William
Hawkins. Principal Joseph +. Wal
ker and Charles Mason. Maurice
McHose also recited a humorous
selection and the rest of the evening
was passed in playing jolly game.
while at suitable hour Mrs. Her
bert Hatchman and her committee
served refreshments of home made
cake and coffee. Mrs. c. A. En-
mons as general chairman of the
evening was assisted by Mrs. Eu-
gene Dieterly and Mrs. Maurice
McHose.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-05
OBITUARY
Funeral of Mrs. Lila Furman Boyc

Funeral of Mrs. Lila Furman Boyce
fBy Evening News Correspondent
SOUTH AMBOY, March s.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lila Fur
man Boyee. wife of Orville Boyce,
who died at the South Amboy City
Hospital yesterday morning. will be
heid Monday afternoon at O'Clock
from 106 John street. Rev. Henry
clay Mitchell. rector of Christ Epis-
sopal church will officiate. Inter-
nent viii be in Christ church eem-
stery.
Mrs. Caroline Pettiock
Mrs Caroline Pettlock, seventy
fon~ years old. widow OF the late
Iofn PetfIock. died yesterday at her
aonae. 625 Catherine street. She is
survived by a son and a daughter.
FUNERAL services will be held Tues
lay morning at 10 O'Clock from st.
Stephens Polish church. Interment
Eili be in st. Stephens cemetery.
Funeral for Annette X. Christensen
Funeral services for Annette Ruth
Christensen. fourteen years old
daughter -of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl G.
Christensen. of 1S9 State street. who
1ied Thursday night. will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 3 O'Clock from
fhe home of her parents. Rev. V. h.
| Bkoy, pastor of Our Savior's Danish
Lutheran church. will offieiate. In
tozuent win be in Alpine cemetery-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-05
DENTAL CLINIC
IN FULL SWING
Mrs. Frank Parsons Aids Dr..
Dinesen in Work May Ex-
tend Hours Shortly.

The new dental clinic which is
fuhctioning in the First National
bank building under the auspices Of
the Board of Health. the Board of
Education, the Red Cross and the
State Dental Association was open
to the children of the city for the
second time yesterday afternoon, in
which time the operator, DR.. NJ.
j. Dnesen and the new assistant,
Mrs. Frank Parsons, treated nine
teen patients. The clinic was in full
swing yesterday. all the equipment
furnished by tho State Board OF
Health having been received and set
up and the permanent staff present.
Mrs. Parsons has been secured to
spend full time at the clinic on
Tuesday and Friday afternoons in
stead of the original plan of having
The work divided between the board
Of health and the school nurses.
The equipment in the new clinic
Is all modern TO the latest innova-
lions and this institution which has
been a great need in the community
has made a splendid start with a
tirst class dental Office with efficient
workers.
As each child left the chair yes
terday. he was handed a reminder
card. which contained data for the
proper care of the teeth. a story
book in the stories of which was
interviewer the necessity of good
teeth. as well as a tube of tooth
paste. These souvenirs were all
donated by Colgate & Co.
The extension of the clinic hours
has already been mentioned and 1t
is possible that within a very short
time the new institution will be
open on full time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-05
in THE SOCIAL WORLD
METRO SOCIAL CLUB
TO DANCE IN APRIL

At the meeting of the Metro So
cial Club last night the members
decided to give a social and dance
in the Western Improvement Asso-
citation hall in Brace avenue early in
April Marinius Anderson as chair
man of the committee in charge,
will be assisted by Hans Miles. Jr.,
Mrs. John Sandbeck, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ms Dinesen and Chris Jensen In
completing arrangements and invi-
tations will be issued within the
next two or three weeks. Seven new
members were admitted at the
meeting last night and the club
presented itself with a new victrola.
In the jolly social time which fol-
lowed the business session. a cracker
eating contest caused much merri-
ment and prizes were won by DR..
NJ. ], Dinesen and Miss Gertrude
Andersen, while in the Dizzy Izzy
waltz Mis- Dinesen and Paul Richter
were judged to be the masters or
the art. Refreshments were served
in conclusion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-05
Party for Miss SNYDER

Miss Mamie Snyder gave a party
at her home in Cortlandt street re-
Gently for her sister. Charlotte. in
celebration of her birthday. A pleas
ant evening of dancing and games
was enjoyed and also several solos
by Miss Violet Rose. The table
around which the refreshments were
served was prettily decorated in the
oriental colors and a bouquet OF
roses.
The guests present were Misses
Violet Rose. Mary Lettice. Kitty
Sabo. Stella Dobriski, Bertha Berry,
Anna and Elvia Innucci, Tessie
Belko and Lena Innucci, Messrs.
William Leonhart. Anthony Hanrat-
ii, George Murray, Fred Jerry. JOS
eph French. Walter Keller. Thomas
and Alex Snyder, Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
mandy and Mrs. Snyder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-05
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Leon. OF
Kearny avenue, and Mr. and Mrs
Ferd Garretson, of High street, ar
rived in this city late last night
after an extended stay in Miami,
Florida. They made the return trip
by way OF Washington. u. ., wit
Messing the inauguration of the Pres
ident.
Mrs. Albert Lowenson of Balti-
more. Md, is the weekend guest
of Mr. and Mrs. Marcy Miehaels, OF
Brighton avenue.
Miss Dorothy Nicholson, of Rec
tor street. has returned after spend
ing sometime with friends in New
York.
Emil Warter is confined to his
home in Kearny avenue because of
illness.
Arthur Kramer. of Columbia, is
spending the weekend with his
parents in state street.
Ada Wilentz, of Lewis street. has
resumed her studies at Montclair
Normal after a period Of recupera-
tion at Lakewood.
Mrs. Letitia Pascal. of Metuchen,
spent yesterday with friends in this
city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-05
MANY ATTEND FUNERAL
FOR CHAMP CLARK TODAY

WASHINGTON. March 5-Funer-
al services for Champ Clark in the
hall of the House of Representatives
today will mark the final passing of
the veteran legislator from the scene
OF his twenty-six years of political
life and leadership as a member of
congress-. The body of the late
Democratic leader laid in state in
the House chambers this morning
where IL was placed last night.
President Harding, members of
the new and outgoing cabinet, the
senate and the chief justice and
members of the supreme court had
been invited to attend services at
1880 this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-05

Gerard. as the william. So accustom-
ed is Mr.. Gerard to the manhandling
mat in the Inevitable lot of the VII
lian in the piece that he considers
it a dull production. indeed. that Is
completed without his being mauled,
thrown downstairs. slammed. banged
and battered by the righteously in
dignant hero. That Mr.. Gerard got
ali that he expected and little bit
more. may be seen by viewing this
delightful production.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-05
Monday at the Strand

out of the Chorus. which is
Alice Brady's fifth Realart release,
comes to the Strand theatre on Mon
day for three day run. The star
is seen in the role of a chorus girl
who marries into a rigidly conserva-
tive family and finds that her rather
jazzy origin is a social and domestic
handicap that only sheer pluck can
overcome
The picture also features Charles
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-05
Hearing is POSTPONED.

The hearings for Edward O'Con-
nors and Meyer Scheverlowit oi
South Amboy and Mick Vigh OF
Roosevelt for violations of the Vol
stead act, scheduled to be held be-
fore United States Commissioner
John A. Delaney today, have been
postponed until March 10. All OF
these men were arrested when raids
were made on their places of busi-
ness by prohibition enforcement
agentN.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-05
Prize for Mrs. Weller

Mrs. John Weller won the bridge
prize at the regular session of cards
of the Raritan Yacht Club Auxiliary
yesterday afternoon in their club
rooms in Water street and Mrs.
Robert McHose the five hundred
prize. Homemade cake and coffee
were served as the refreshments by
Mrs. ]. /. Davidson and her commit
tee, Mrs. r. L. Clare. Mrs. w. Guy
Weaver and Mrs. John Weller.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-05
Snorting Widows

AL X. Hall, who has been especi-
ally engaged to head the Sporting
Widows" which will appear at the
Majestic Monday matinee and night
needs no Introduction to the pat
rons of burlesque. He has a special
brand of humor that has never been
duplicated and his Characterization
of the eccentric style Is entirel,
different from the conventionalized
conception of the impersonator.
Jacobs and Jermon have always
succeeded in furnishing their audi
ence with entertainment of the kind
that always compels hearty laugh
ter and this season they are doing
more along the same lines with the
accomplishment of remarkable
scenic and costume equipment. The
production boasts of the services of
Bob Startzman, June LeVeay,
George Weist, Gertrude Beck. Eu-
genie LaBlanc and the Rex Trio of
singers. As usual the chorus will
be a notable collection of pretty
girls who have been expertly train
ed in the ensembles that they form
brilliant background for the prin-
cipals. 1t is an unusual attraction
presented in an unsual way.