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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-17
CHAPLAIHS NEEDED IN ARMY
CLergym n Without Military Service
Eligible for Commissions.

Eligible for. Commissions.
Members of the clerical profession,
who have had neither previous mill
training or service, are now eligible
for the first time for commission as
chaplains in the officers reserve corps
of the United States army.
Previously, a clergyman to be eligi-
Bile for commission in the officers re-
serve corps must have served as a
chaplain during the world war.
The requirements for appointments
as chaplains are now. generally speak
ing, citizenship in the United States
or the Philippine Islands. between
twenty-one and sixty years of age, duly
accredited by some religious organiza-
ton and with two years practical eX-
perIence in ministerial work. An eX-
animation comprising a general knOwl-
edge of the principles of education,
economics. sociology and a thesis upon
some phase of psychology relating to
the work Of the ministry is required
of those without military service in
the World war. The authorized grades
in which appointments may be made
in the chaplains' section of the off
! GERS reserve corps are, first lieutenant
to lieutenant colonel; and promotions
may be made after a commission has
been held for one year in the lower
grade.
So far as practicable, chaplains will
be assigned to units of the reserve
corps in the locality of their places of
residence. And a chaplain in the re-
serve corps may also hold a commits
sion in the National Guard without
vacating his reserve corps commits
sion. No reserve chaplain shall be
employed on active duty for more than
fifteen days without his own consent
/ except in time of national emergency
expressly declared by congress. When
on active duty status a chaplain of
/ the officers reserve corps will receive
I the same pay and allowances as Off
GERS of the regular army of the same
grade and length of service. also mile
/ from last station to his home; but
shall not be entitled TO retirement and
retired pay.
The purpose of the officers reserve
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-17

HOUSEKEEPING rooms, furnished or I'M
furnished, strictly modern, entirely re-
decorated, remOdeled; furnace tcoal) heat,
electricity, gas range; no children: close
in. For appointment, inquire Mr.. Pendry.s
Hotel Victoria, Sixth and Jackson.
FOR RENT-Neatly furnished room IL
new strictly modern bungalow for two
people: breakfast and supper If desired.
Call 6157 Black.
FOR RENT-During winter,A furnished
housekeeping apartment in modern home,
White 4413
COS KANSAS AVE-Two large very pleas
ant furnished front housekeeping rooms
and bath, steam heat and janitor service.
Phone 1922.
FOR RENT-Three pleasant light house
keeping rooms, upstairs: adults only.
cheap rent. Phone Blue 1898. 61S West
Fourth.
HOTEL VICTORIA, European. Sixth and
Jackson (moved) entirely remodeled, re-
decorated; reasonable rates. day or week.
1O1S TOPEKA BLyD.-sunny room. well
heated, suitable for one or two gentle
men employed couple. Sc per week.
CLOSE IN, large nicely furnished room.
one or two gentlemen; no other roomers;
no children. Phone White 1929.
FOR, RENTAL modern, furnished bed
room and kitchenette with laundry in
Guided 81 per week. Black 1858.
TWo-R0OM apartment furnished or un-
furnished, strictly modern. 1901 Null
vane Phone White 2255
PLEASANT. front rooms in modern home,
facing Central Park. Housekeeping priv
ileges. Phone 2991 White.
FOR RENTING furnished rooms for
light housekeeping blocks west of state
house. Phone Red 299S.
VAN buren, G24-Wen furnished front
rooms Cor sleeping or housekeeping, first
floor. Phone Red GAL
J24 Observation-Disclosures . rooms and
large sleeping porch. modern; adults
only. Phone 5SSfJ.
1918 JACKSON Modern sleeping room.
suitable for / or >. gentleman preferred
TWO large pleasant furnished modern
housekeeping rooms. front suite, adults.
81 West 18th.
ployed couple; breakfast if desired
Phone 1919.
124 WEST GORDON-Furnished modern
housekeeping and sleeping rooms, North
TWO rooms fitted for light housekeeping.
modern, steam heat. 209 East 9Th Phone
1868.
FURNISHED ROOM for two with first
class board. close in. Phone Red 261o.
DESIRABLE room. furnished for light
housekeeping. 30G East 10th.
NICELY furnished. large front room, with
closet. close in Phone 5JS2 J.
TWO furnished south rooms, with kitchen
ette first floor. 12GS West
1922 MONROE ST.-Two nicely furnished
housekeeping rooms. modern.
212 WEST sTH-2 modern front rooms.
Edison heat. Phone 1861.
WANTED-Lady room mate or room for
rent. Phone Blue 2991
, 217 WEST 5TH-Two large furnished
housekeeping rooms
FOR RENT-A modern furnished room.
116 West Sixth Ave.
FOR RENT-Light housekeeping rooms
+ Phone White 2429.
FOR RENT-Light housekeeping rooms
Phone Black 1914.
10 TYLER-SIeeping room. modern.
Phone Black :46i.
SIG MADISON-Modern furnished room
for rent.
MODERN furnished room FOR rent. z2i
Quincy
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real. ESTATE TRANSFERS.


J. F. Taber to d. W. Cozad. lots 12s
to 40, 2nd st. ..--........-.-:.:--S
A X Carson to A. Neese pit. lots Is
to 20. DIX. ], Prairie ave, Fry &
Kungel's add. Eiehland l,4O0
IC Nieman to H. A. Meege, lot 2222,
Lincoln St, Q. & $. add. -...:-.H
A. L. Oliger 10 y. ]. Norton, lots g.
S. Jewell ave- College Lawn. 49,.
&C. Larson 70 W. E. Hubbard, lots 1J9-
Al, Buchanan St. Steele's SUBJ.
T. GerIing to N Ammo. pit. lots 30
- LOcunst St. Webb's add. and
lots So pit. 81, Lime ST, Fenskys
md add --.....-.-----.
W. Curry to o. NJ. Cromwell lots 2SS
50, Underwood ave. Elmhurst..- nJ
Kansas Res. Inv. Co. to S. A. Swend
son. lots 81, pit 49, Western ave-
S F. Taylor to A. f. MUlley. pit. lots
24T-49. West St, Hornes md add.
R. c. Street to S Petty, lot 421. S. y
10. Buchanan st, Kings add -:
J. Thomas tr. to c. A. Hickey, lot 102,
Lime St, NJ. & c. add ........-.... 200
L. Kohler to +. Lee lots 1868, Wa
baunsee ST.. Willard. ..............
II. A. McGlothin to Hays Land & Inv.
Co, lots to l.. Garfield St. and
lots l to II, Seabrook ave, Seabrook. %
Corporation-Shaw. Bldg. * Loan
Assn. to F. q. Ritchie. lots 221S-20
%, Lincoln St. Q. & S; add.
H W. Page. receiver to l.. w. Smith,
wood 1Soe '-' NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. niO.noc. ave- 1000
Executors-Pru TT. Co, exr. to c. A.
Hickey, lot 81, Lime St, NJ & C's
add. ..................... ..-.......- 4JO
To E. LeNan. pit Il of ne. a u
-. e 90.
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MANTEn-sALEsMEN


W NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to sell nursery stock;
permanent employment: experience un-
necessary: commission paid weekly; outfit
free. Established 1879. Apply f. H. STAN
nard & Co.. Ottawa, Kan.
AGENTS WANTED to advertise our goods
and distribute free samples to consumer,
90c per hour. Write for full particulars
American Products Co, 4TS9 American
Bldg, Cincinnati. Ohio.
MAKE $500 to $500 per month distributing
Speedoline; easy. permanent work: eX-
elusive territory; automobile free. Write
for particulars. SPEEDOLINE CO., Dept.
IT,. Dallas. Texas.
ANTED-Salesman with car. Must be
willing to earn $50 per week by hard
work Call on dealers with lowest priced
guaranteed tires. The C. L. Smith Co.,
South Bend. Ind.
NOTWITHSTANDING with ability to de-
velop as district manager Satisfactory
compensation to proper party. Traders
Hydro Vulcan Tire Co., Traders Bldg,
chicago III
81 MILES per gallon made with new pat
e1ted gasoline Vaporizer. Write for par
ticulars. Stransky Yaporizer Co., Puk-
wana. s D.
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wANrED-FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-White hotel chamber maid, out
of town women cooks, So wk.: girls for
family work; dining room and lunch
counter help; house keepers for country
institutional help: pantry help; kitchen
help. Furman's Employment Office, Jog
West sth
WANTED-S9O to S195 month: girls-women
over II L. s. government positions
steady; sure pay; common education. In
fluence unnecessary. List positions sent
free. Write Immediately. Franklin Insti-
tute. Dept. 626-C Rochester. n. Y.
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WANTS
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS

ADVERTISING RATES: The rate. for
inserting Want Ads in The Topeka State
journal is 1 cent word each insertion
minimum 10 cents; by the week . cents Il
word minimum 80 cents.
OUT OF TOWN advertisements must be
accompanied with cash check in full
payment of the same. Note the foregoing
instructions about counting the words and
the rate per word for The Topeka State
Journal
CLOSING HOUR: Want Ads to be
classified properly must be in The State
Journal office before 70: 30 o'clock. Want
Ads received after 10 80 till 10 p. m. will
be inserted under the head: ITO Late to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-17
WILL TOPEKANs HELP OUT?

Believing that this is a just cause
and believing that there are may
Topekans who would like to offer
their bit toward reWarding our ma
tons greatest hero, the Topeka
State Journal will accept and for
ward contributions toward the fund
being raised to assist Sergeant
York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-17
LOST AND FOUND.
$4,000 REWARD

Tor return OF Veterinary MeulcIne grip anu
contents black morocco leather. lined,
leather loops in top. DR.. j. o. Young, 626
Clay st.
Will PARTIES who brought passengers
to Topeka from wrecked Buick. east of
Tecumseh, Thursday night, please cal
Black 4674. Reward.
LOST-Hand bag containing nearly so in
change bank book and keys Mrs. A. J.
Fireobed. AL Popular. Phone 2i39 k-4.
Reward
LOST-Biack taffeta hat trimmed with
white yarn Sunday afternoon on Silver
Lake road. Phone JO05-J. Reward.
LOST-Sman pOcketbook containing $40 in
bills. between PelIetiers and Warren NJ.
Crosbvs. Call 1893. Reward.
LOST-Bill book containing large amount
money marked Nashville, Tenn. Re
ward. Call 5S0s.
LOST-Lady's wrist watch between Null
vane AMI College on 10th. Call 4135. Re
ward.
LOST-A bunch of keys, Phone 15G0.
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FOR RENT-HoUsEs

1410 WEST TENTH-Vacant about Jan
uary LIST. Call forenoons or Phone $3.50
for appointment. Price SEQ.
cottage to party buying furniture. 92a
Madison.
FOR RENT-516 Tyler, S rooms. bath, gas,
cleo, S37. Tel. 1867. Blue 2910.
FOR RENT-4-reom house Mt Eighth and
Western. Phone Blue 1862.
FOR RENT-Six-room house in fine shape.
Phone 47T3 Nj
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MALE AND FEMALE.

MAN OR WOMAN WANTED-Salary $40
full time, 75c hour spare time, selling
guaranteed hosiery 10 wearer. Experience
unnecessary. International Mills, All
Norristovrn. Pa.
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FOR sALE-LIvEsToCK.

HORSES FOR SALE-Several teams good
serviceabIe horses now on ice wagons.
Can be seen after i p. N. at lis Jackson St.
Topeka Ice Company.
FOR SALE-Guernsey -Holstein beifer calf.
Black 1898. 1918 Grove.
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429 H Harrison, nicely fur
nished south room, all mod
ern, rent reasonable.

sleeping room for 1 or ,,
blocks from Ave. Phone 1914.
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WANTED-AGENTS

81. 900 IN 1922-Exclusive contracts, COM
plete line, fastest selling Auto Accessories
made. All you need is pep. We do the
rest. Leslie r. Muter Co, Goth and Vim
cennes. Chicago. III
THE LRAGEST 7-piece 81 combination
ever offered agents for so. United Soap
Works, 13 Park Place. New York.
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FoR sALE-HoUsEAoLD GOODS

LIBRARY table. IS; china closet, like new !;
beds, mattresses and springs, parlor
oil lamps, chairs, aquarium, gas heater
scroll saw. mole traps. picks, step ladder.
small coal heater, Peal's Britannica. %
volumes; Thackery, 10 volumes: New Abb
bolts history. 20 volumes. 222 Greenwood
nv
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FOR sAI.E-PouLTRy.

NY ENTIRE FLOCK white pIymouths
blue ribbon winners and all exhibition
coops. brood coops. incubator. u. V. Tay
Tor. 18th and Iowa
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
NewFmie

A beautiful new bungalow. Z roonan.
fine Elmhurst location. Home not
quite completed Beautiful den or Ii
0rary. with fireplace; double garage;
large rooms; oak and ivory finish; 2
full lots This place is out Of the ordt-
nary Price. $4,000.
w. A. Neiswanger & Co.
(Realtors)
Phone s4s. III West sixth.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WE PAY the highest price for cast off
clothing shoes, hats and OVercoats. Drop
US Il card or call Gordon Brothers Loan
Office. 400 Kansas ave. Phone 1919.
WE PAY the highest price for cast off
clothing, shoes, hats and overcoats. Drop
us card or call Scrinopski. 40 Kansas
ave. Phone 1G45.
WANT TO HEAR from owner having farm
for sale; give particulars and lowest
price. John J. Black, Kansas Street, Chip
pewa Falls, Wis.
WANTED-A piano to keep for storage;
no small children; references given.
Phone $3.50 W.
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corps is to provide a reserve of off
GERS of all branches and departments
of the military service, including chap
lainS for its various organizations, that
Will permit a complete and Immediate
mobilization in event of a national
emergency.
The prescribed duties of army chap
lains are closely analogous to those
performed by clergymen in civil COM
munities, modified only by the condi-
tions of military service. Vacancies
exist at this time for chap1ains in the
officers reserve corps in many sections
Of the United States and those inter-
ested should apply to the adjutant
general of the army or to the chief of
chaplains for blank forms of applica-
ton or Information desired
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-17

for cook stove, heater, or furnace.
Also some good cord wood.
Phone 525 or 4193.
FOR SALE VERY CHEAP-U. S. govern
ment blankets folding and steel cots,
tents and trunks Reclaimed uniOnalls,
Overalls and breeches. Army underwear.
shoes and sweaters Kansas Army and
Navy Salvage Co, 531 Kansas Ave.
FOR CHRISTMAS-Dol wigs doll repair
ing all kinds OF hair work; soft water
for shampoos also a fine assortment OF
combs for the hair. Viola Beauty Shop.
Phone Pool 91G-Kansas avenue
TOBACCO-Fine chewing and smoking:
aged in bulk; long silky leaf; rich and
sweet: hand picked: 10 lbs, $3.50. Adams
Brothers. Bardwell. Ky.
FOR SALE-Watches. clocks, diamonds
jewelry. cut glass and eilEerware- Arm
strong Jewelry Co. z29 Kansas ave.
THREE cement block machine, AIS plates
and one mixer. J. H. Simpson, 403 Jack
son st.
FOR sALE-New and used office equip
ment Of all kinds. 600 Jackson Phone
WOOD. dry. stove and furnace. $3.50 per
ton. delivered. Phone Ditch, CHS W.
FOR SALE-Bark and light kidding. Kaw
Packing Mfg. Co. Phone 1016.
FOR SALE-Second- hand Fox furnace
Call 1888 Polk. Phone 4143.
FOR sAJE-Medium size iron safe, good
as new. Phone 541s.
ONE Riverside range for coal and wood.
Phone Red 4527.
DRY OAK WOOD FOR SALE. Phone
Sl1e IL
HUBRY-UP TRANSFER co Phone PA
ll---s----.-1--a
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WANTED-TO BUY

Junk, Rags. Iron. Metals
Higher prices paid. VIII call
for your junk Phone 266
OVAL BROS. co.
Topeka's Oldest Junk Dealers
WANTED-To hear from owner of good
farm for sale. State cash price, full
particulars. D. F. Bush, Minneapolis. Mimi.
FURNITURE : i noussho, s.nd good.
Lafferty. Phone 1890 313 Kansas Ave.
WANTED-To buy furniture for or &
rooms. will pay cash. Phone 324S.
W ANTED-Furniture OF all kinds. Phone
Black 245s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-17

LoneSoms
There's no use, must take up
golf"
Need the exercise ."
No; want to understand what my
friends are talking about. Boston
Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-17

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
FOR SALE
nv A. J. King, Piano Tuner. four good
s1n,tb 4 Barnes. .s125 90
schiller ............... 1250o
Emery New York......--.--- 1000
Mason & Hanlin. .--....---.- 10000
Not worn ont Instruments. but in goo;
condition and guaranteed
1a1o Jackson st. phone Black 1863
FOR sALE-ColuInbia Grafonoia with J.
records; bargain. Call Z5J2 Nj.
FOR SALE-A first class piano. cheap Il
sold for cash Call al 50 Quincy
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wANTED-ro RENT

WILL PAY cash rent for one to five acres
suburban. close in, North side preferred
Phone jT20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-17

FOR SALE-PET STOCK.
FOR SALE-One imported German Roller
canary: wonderful singer; an ideal
Christmas gift. Call 63T5 J.
FOR SALE-Canary singers and hens.
Phone White z429-
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WANTED-EARNfs.

~-~>@~-~-~- 100000 ~~~1~-7~--~N-->---@---~~-
FARM WANTED-Wanted to hear from
owner of a farm for sale: give lowest
price and full particulars. L. Jones, Box
l.. Olney. ILL.,
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
DRY WOOD FOR SALE

for cook stove, heater, or furnace.
Also some good cord wood.
Phone So or 4192.
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RENT A FORD
DRIVE 1T YOURSELF
RENT A FORD co.
FOR sALE-MoToRCYcLEs.

FOR SALE-1019 model Harley-Davidson
motorcycle, cheap, for cash. Geo. l..
Michaelis. Mcfarland. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-17

FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ELECTRIC vacuum Cleaner for rent.
Phone Black 1910.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-12-17

FOR RENT-During winterN furnished
housekeeping apartment in modern home,
close in adults; references required. Call
White 4413
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Cos KANSAS AVE-TwO large very pleas
ant furnished front housekeeping rooms
and bath. steam heat and janitor service.
phnnn 1907
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FOR RENT-Three pleasant light house
keeping rooms. upstairs: adults only.
cheap rent. Phone Blue $685. 61S West
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FoR RENI-GARAGEs

FOR RENT-Garage, 414 West 10th.
Phone $40 J.
FOR RENT-Garage, close in. 100 Van
Buren,
FOR RENT-Two garages, GIG Topeka
blvd.
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HOUSEK KEEPING rooms, furnished
furnished, strictly modern, entirely re-
decorated. remOdeled; furnace (coaD heat.
electricity gas range; no children: close
in. For appointment, inquire Mr.. Pendry-
Hotel Victoria, Sixth and Jackson.
FOR RENT-Neatly furnished room IL
new strictly modern bungalow for two
people: breakfast and supper If desired
Coli 6157 Plack
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TWO-ROOM apartment, furnished or un-
furnished strictly modern. 1901 Mui-
Nane PHONE White 22l5
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-24
ROOSEVELT

Antonio Zillia and Nicholas Ga
MILL, residents of Woodbridge town
ship. were arrested here last night
and held for the grand jury under
$500 bail on the charge of carrying
concealed weapons. The arrest was
made by Officer Connolly. who
thought they acted suspiciously. The
were taken TO the police station
and were found to have loaded re-
volvers. one a thirty-eight caliber
and the other a thirty-two. The
men declared that they were carry
ing the guns for seif-protection, as
there had been so many holdups.
The Daughters of Isabella were
last night in st. Joseph's
hall. Mrs. Mary Duffy of Newark
in charge of the forming of the
order. After Official business had
been completed a social time was
held. Among the speakers was the
Rev. John r. O'Connor.
The Holy Name Society of ST. Jo-
seoh's Church met last night in st.
Joseph's hall. Edward j.. He'll pre-
sided. A big attendance was present.
the meeting a social time
held. 1t was decided to hold d
euchre after Lent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-24
POLICE NEWS

Nine arrests were made by the
local police over the week end,
three juveniles on larceny charges,
two DRINKS, three men on disorder
ly conduct charges and n on a
duplicating charge. The three
minors were held for the juvenile
court, a drunk arrested by Patrol
man Paul Layden on Saturday night
was fined $40, and Mrs. Florence
Rudell taken into custody by Pa
trolmen Patten and Hartung on a
drunk and disorderly charge, was
sentenced to the workhouse for
ninety days.
Sergeant Frank kasprzak found
a pocketbook at the corner of smith
and State streets Saturday. The
pocketbook contained $500 and was
turned over to Lieutenant Clarkson
Durham. 1t was later learned that
the wallet was lost by A. B. Smith,
81 Lewis street.
Lieutenant John Morris received a
telephone call from Thomas Feth-
erstone, of a New York boat lying
at the Lehigh Valley stakes. The
report stated that a Captain Hill had
been discharged from this boat and
was making trouble for the new
captain. Patrolman William Seiboth
was detailed to the scene but the
trouble had been ended.
Joe Pellegrino, of $50 High street,
brought a carrier pigeon to police
Headquarters Saturday afternoon.
The pigeon had flown into Sermo's
garage
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-24
SOUTH RIVER

Plans for the banquet of the
chamber Of commerce have been
made and will be held during the
week Of FEB. 81. William T. Arm
strong Is chairman of arrangements,
and it is his intention to make this
affair larger than the held last
year. Councilman Arthur DENT is
chairman Of the membership drive,
which will end at the time of the
banquet. John Petrie, acting secre-
tary of the chamber of commerce,
will be replaced by a regular staff
secretary. Mr.. Petrie has filled this
place since the last regular secretary
resigned.
The mid-year examinations are
being held in the public schools in
this place this week.
The high school basketball team
of this place will travel to Mount
Holly tomorrow. where they will
meet the team of that place. The
home team is confident of victory in
this game.
The regular meeting of the bor-
ough council will be held tonight al
the borough hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-24
POT OF GREASE B0ILS
OVER; CALL FlREMEN

A pot of grease overlooking in the
kitchen of the Baltimore lunch room
at 207 Smith street was the cause
given for the fire which called the
firemen out about 4 o'clock Satur-
day afternoon. After the fire had
been declared out, n of the com
panies was recalled to fight a fire in
the walls of the building. The dam
age estimated by Fire Chief George
Nixon was fixed at 5000.
The alarm of fire was turned IN
from box "a at Smith street and
Madison avenue by Patrolman Les
ter Seaman. Officer Paul Layden
notified Lieutenant John Morris in
regard to calling out n of the
companies to extinguish a fire in the
walls of the building.
Still Alarm of Fire
While patroling his beat about
4:1O O'Clock yesterday morning Pa
trolman Anton Thulleson noticed
smoke coming from the building at
as Smith street. The officer called
the Washington Hose Company and
broke in the front door of the store,
but found a la sleeping in the
TX of the store with q pot of water
the stove which caused the
fnOke