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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
SOUTH AMB0Y "
TO PLAY LEGION
Second Game in City Cham
pionship Will be Played
Next Thursday Night.
By specI,l Correspondent.

BY speci,l Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY. Jan. 27-The
second game of the city champion
ship series between the American
Legion and the Y. NJ. G. a. basket
ball fives will be held in the high
school auditorium Thursday night.
Feb. 3. The first game was PLAYED
last Thursday and resulted in a
victory for the Legion. This was
only after a ho~tly-fought game, and
1t was said by many Of the old
timers that If Perkins and Furman
of h Y combination had been in
the lineup there would have been a
dlnerent story. Both of these men
are expected to be on hand for the
next game.
The Legion team will also be
strengthened. Art Rosse!er, the
last little player of Perth Amboy,
viii be added to the lineup. A. the
meeting of the American Legion
tuesday night he had his member.
snip transferred to the local post In
order to be eligible COR the team.
Rosseler was one of the substitutes
for the old "Rivies." With Canton.
Allen. Burns, Anderson and Rosseler
representing the Legion 1t will be
practically the Riversides on he
floor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
GREAT EVENT
FOR RED MEN
South Amboy Tribe to Enter
tain Large Number at Big
Celebration and Banquet.

BY Special Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY. Jan. 27.-South
Amboy will be the happy hunt
ing ground" for the Indians of Mid
dlesex county and vicinity tonight
when Seneca Tribe of this city cele-
brates its fftieth anniversary. The
members of the local order OF In
proved order of Red Men have
been looking forward to this occa-
sion for some months. They have
made careful plans and prepare
tions and now everything is in
readiness.
The local committee is assured of
large delegations being present
from every tribe in this vicinity and
as far up the state as Newark will
be represented. All the state
officers will be present to lend pres
tige to the affair. Mayor Scully and
the members of the council have
signifled their intention to be pres
ent.
Weather permitting there will be
a street demonstration before the
meeting. Following the parade, II
one is held, the members and their
friends will disburse to either the
High School Auditorium or the
Knight Of Phythias Hall. In the
former there will be a dance and
entertainment.
In the X. of p. hall there will be
an elaborate banquet served by the
ladies of the womaS's auxiliary TO
the Red Men. A. the banquet
many distinguished quests are ex-
pected to be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
STATE COUNCILLOR LEE
VISITS MOLLY STARK

BY Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE. Jan. 21:-An
official visit of State Councillor Mrs.
Lee, of the Daughters of America of
the State of New York, was the &C.
casion of a large gathering of menu
bers of the order that included many
members together with visitors from
neighboring councils at Molly Stark
Council in Amicitia hall, Pleasant
Plains. Tuesday night. Deputy State
Councillor Mrs. Pearl Holmes. of
Port Richmond. and Past National
Councillor Mrs. Howe, of the Bronx.
were also present and took part in
the reception to the state official.
There were about seventy-five pres
ent that included the visitors from
American Council of Manhattan,
Vanderbilt Council of New Dorp.
Community Council of Mariners
Harbor, Welcome Council of Totem
Vile and Pride of the Juniors and
Radiant Councils of Port Richmond.
Councillor Mrs. Annie Goodrich
presided and received the distin-
guished visitors and many guests.
Mrs. Goodrich presented both the
a handsome bouquet. Mrs. Lee was
presented with a cut glass dish, the
presentation being made by Mrs.
Holmes, and the former in turn pre-
scented Mrs. Holmes with a cut glass
dish. The rooms were decorated
with red, white and blue for the &C.
casiou. After the ceremonies re-
freshmentS were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
POPULARITY CONTEST
GROWS EXCITING

Continued interest in the popu-
larity contests al the Foresters ba-
Ear is being shown the way the votes
are coming in each night of the af-
fair that is being held at Junior hall.
Miss Fannie Donnelly of Fords took
the lead last night when she passes
both Miss Flossie Scales and Miss
Regina Harrington, who were tied
for first place at the close of the ba-
Ear Tuesday night. Miss Donnelly
leads with only five votes and il is
expected that some spirited rivalry
between the contestants will take
place tonight. The first real excit-
ing night of the contest will come
tomorrow nisat. when heavy ballot
ing is expected to take place by the
candidates to receive the free votes
to be offered by the bazaar com
mittee.
The various attractions at the ba-
Ear are patronized by the people
each night. Dancing. which is one
of the principal attractions is en-
joyed each night. The standing in
the two contests follows: Ladies'
Miss Fannie Donnelly. 1.245: Miss
Flossie Scales. 1.240; Miss Regina
Harrington. 1.16O; Miss Ida Frueh-
with. 1900: Miss Ethel Anderson.
LOO. Baby Contest-Rita Moran.
$3.50; Charles Grove. 3.444: Robert
Farrell. 2.SS5: Bernard Sokolinski.
1910; Catherine McDonough. 1.460;
Myrtle Beatty, 1910; D.. Manton,
ll6O
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
DISAPPOINTED LOVERS
FINED AT METUCHEN

METUCHEN. Jan. 27-Angry be-
cause they were not welcomed by
the young lady they had visited Me-
tuchen to see, and taking their spite
out on a fence. resulted badly for
Andrew Bado. 10: French Bach. Ii:
and John Muscle, 20, of Highland
lark. The young men visited the
borough. and when the young lady
refused to see them they started to
kick down a fence: finding this too
hard work they began to pull off the
pickets. The police were called and
the lads were taken TO headquarters.
After hearing the stories of the dis
appointed lovers. Bach was dis
charged. but Bado and Muscle were
each fined $3.50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
BAIL FIXED IN
METUCHEN CASE
White Man Charged With Me-
groes in Robbery Cleanup
is Freed From County Jail
By star Correspondent.

BY STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, IAN. 81
Nicholas Spinelli, the white man
arrested with the two negroes in
connection with robberies in Me-
tuchen and vicinity of late. was re-
leased in $4,000 BAN yesterday. after
his bail had been reduced from So
900. The bail was furnished by
Philip Lopolosa of New Brunswick.
The reduction of the bail followed
an investigation by County Detec-
tive Ferd David and Chiefs McCar-
thy OF South Plainield and Hutch
inson of Metuchen. which seemed 20
show that Hall, n of the colored
men arrested. is trying to shield an
accomplice. Hall accused Spinelh OF
being the person connected with him
in various robberies. Hall is still.
being held in $1,000 bail and De-
tective David and Chief Mccarthy
will make another attempt today TO
lean his real a~ccomplice.
Hall was suspected by County
Detective F'erd David with trying to
shield another man in the robbery
cases. and after being questioned
this morning admitted that Spineiii
vas not the white man connected
with the robberies. Hall is also said
to have admitted to Detective David
and Chief Mccarthy of the South
Plainfield police hat he placed the
blame on Spinelli in order TO protect
this white man living in Metuchen.
Hall accompanied Chief Mccarthy
when the latter left following the
conference with Detective David.
and the arrest of the other man is
expected at any time as the result
= Information finally given out by
Hall. 49,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
CAPTAIN STEWART TO
BE DEFENDED BY CITY
BY Special Correspondent.

BY Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Jan. 27-Police
Captain Abraham Stewart. formerly
attached to the 63rd precinct sta
ton, New Dorp, will be defended in
his suit being instituted by the
widow of Antonio Camo. of Dongan
Hills, by the city of New York, has
been announced by the corporation
counseI's Office. Notice of this has
been filed with the supreme court
and with Ralph Cerreta. counsel for
the slain mans widow. Camo was
shot and killed on December 10,
when he with two companions at
tempted to hail a passing automo-
bile on the Southfield boulevard.
The autoists fearing boldup men
drove past and reported the circum-
stances to the New Dorp station.
Captain Stewart and Detective De-
troit returned to the place and
found three men. In the scuffle that
ensued Captain Stewards revolver
went off, killing Coma. Stewart
was cleared OF the shooting on the
grounds that il was accidental in
the performance of his duty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
THREE HELMETTA WOMEN
HONORED ON BIRTHD.
5y Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent
HELMETTA. Jan. 27:-A tr
observance of the birthdays
three members OF the Ladies Gil
of St. Georges Memorial Episco
liam church was observed this wi
when the ladies met at the home
Mrs. Araminta Nash to observe I
triple event. The ladies honor
were Mrs. Nash. Mrs. John Lindste
and Mrs. William Clinton. All Il
natal days fell on Monday. tt
spokesman for the event was Il
Rev. George w. Phillips. rector /,
the church. who congratulated II
ladies on their admission of havir
a birthday. Refreshments WEI
served by the hostess, Mrs. job
Dey.
The guests were: Mrs. Pet
Schweikert. Spotswood; DIR. and Mr.
George W. Phillips, Mrs. George "
Helme. Mrs. Walter Heime. Mr.
Cornelius Stonaker, Mrs. Albel
Schuyler. Mrs. c. Oscar Ericsoi
Mrs. John Lindstedt, Mrs. Thoma
L. Wooten and son, Mrs. Dough-
McDermott. Mrs. Isaac Richard
Mrs. Luther Perrine, Mrs. Adolp
Johnson, Mrs. A. Nash, Mrs. william
Clinton, Mrs. Charles Eler.
The committee having the affai
in charge was Mrs. George w. Phi
lips. Mrs. Luther Perrine, Mr.
Charles Eler, Mrs. George w. Helm
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
BOROUGH READY
] To GIVE RELIEF
Richmond Plans to Aid House
Shortage by the Erection
II of Small Houses.

By Special Correspondent.
ATOTTENVILLE, Jan. 27-Rich-
nond borough is ready e relieve
the housing shortage with a plan
appealing to persons of moderate
Incomes. The plan is set forth in u
Booklet issued by Calvin ID. Van
Name, president of the borough Of
Richmond. II contains data COM
piled by James Nolan. chief clerk of
The bureau of buildings of the bor-
Qhgh. The pamphlet says: I'm the
Borough of Richmond we can erect
= six room. one and one-half story
detached cottage on a lot 20 by 100
net. with all conveniences. near the
station for $4,000. A large number
81 these homes could be built in
sixty days. No initial payment
would be required and the tenant
could reduce his rent each year. In
= communication to the Board of
Estimate last April MI. Van Name
kked a $4,000 900 issue of corpo-
te stock. He said:
81 am prepared to say that IL this
money is expended in Staten island
Vie borough government, as its d.
Wct contribution to the cause will
Undertake without additional help
e. expense to supervise, through
the Bureau of Buildings. the erec-
! of these homes" Another type
" home suggested in the plan is a
ne room, two story building COM
ptete in every particular, on a lot
- by 100 feet. Such a home in
Guiding the lot is offered for $4,000.
EMr. Nolan says: I'm recent times
urge industrial corporations have
BUILT homes for employees. During
the war the government did the
xeine. There is no reason why a
municipal government cannot erect
homes as outlined above"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27

years.
Rev. Andrew Harper. rector OF
st. Stephens Episcopal church rep
resented the church at the special
diocesan convention held yesterday
ut the Cathedral of st. John the hi
vine, where Rev. DIR. William T,
Manning. was elected to succeed the
late Bishop Burch of the diocese o;
New York.
The second degree will be con-
ferred by Richmond Lodge, No. so,
knights of Pythias tonight in con
nection with the installation of Of
ficers at Amicitia hall. \ collation.
will follow.
Past Grand Tall Cedar Martin /.
Fisher and a delegation of members
of Staten Island Forest were at the
Masonic Temple, Manhattan last
night To witness the institution OF
New York Forest Tall Cedars OF
Lebanon. with lis charter mem
bers. This is the third forest start
ed in New York state. Staten Island
Forest at Tottenville being the first.
Tonight Staten Island Forest will
observe Ladies' Night" at the
Masonic temple here. a musical
program with refreshments will be
given.
Inc ADMISSION to the covered dish
supper of the Ladies' Aid Society OF
st. Paul's church tomorrow night
at Z O'Clock in the lecture room OF
the church will be a covered dish
and sum of money.
An excellent menu will be pro-
vided at the clam chowder lunch
con of the Ladies' Aid Society of the
South Baptist church tomorrow
afternoon from ~ to Q o'clock i'm
the lecture room of the church.
A new flag has been placed on the
pole in front of the police station.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
JAMESBURG CLUB ENJOYS
FIRST SESSION OF NEW YEAR

BY Special Correspondent
JAMESBURG. Jan. 27-The jan
uary meeting of the Round About
Book Club at the home of Mrs. Will
liam II. Brooks, was a delightful af-
fair. Assisting Mrs. Brooks as
hostess a Mrs. II. Courtney
Brown.
Frank II. Pownall, president of
the club. rendered the New Years
greetings in a few words that spoke
encouragement foi the continued
success of the club hat entered on
its twenty-second year.
The roll call was responded TO by
the members with quotations timely
to the New Year.
Mrs. Herbert Smith had an
original paper on Looking For
ward" and this was of events that
might be" in the life of the club
during 1921.
Miss Mary Ewing, a guest. sans
two pleasing number. Dawn" heI
first was given much applause. An
encore was given.
Franklin Marryott rendered an
instrumental number in a violin
solo that was well received.
Miss Louine Brown recited from
Kipling. The Law of the Jungle
A medley number by the male
members of the club received a
merited applause.
Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Brown en-
~tertained during the social hour
with refreshments.
The next meeting will be Febru-
AIRY 20 and Mrs. w. L. Paxton and
Mrs. George A. Schultz will be joint
hostesses.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
TOTTENVlLLE

Mrs. Rose Donovan is at Miami
Florida, for several weeks.
Miss Chiefly Gregory will enter
tain the Afternoon euchre club al
her home tomorrow.
Mrs. Alfred johnson. is confined
to her home i'll.
Mrs. George Yetman, has been
visiting her niece in Brooklyn. this
week.
Miss Elvira Hamilton, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hamilton.
is recovering from recent illness.
John J.~CaIlahan, one of the
oldest employees of the Staten Island
Rapid Transit. who died at his
home i'll New Brighton. Sunday was
buried yesterday in st. Peters GEM
etery. New Brighton. Mr.. Callahan
was freight conductor for many
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
keep LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young is to feel
young--tod do this you must watch your
liver and bowels-there's no need of
having a sallow complexion-dafk r7ngs
under your eyes-pimples-a bilious
look in your face-dull' eyes with no
sparkle. Your doctor will tell you
ninety per cent OF all sickness comes
from inactive bowels and liver.
Dr.. Edwards. a well-known physician
in Ohio. perfected a vegetable COM
pound mixed will olive oil to act on
the liver and bowels, which he gave to
his patients for years.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub
stitute for calomel. are gentle IN their
action yet always effective. They bring
about that natural buoyancy which all
should enjoy by toning up the liver and
clearing the system of impurities.
DR.. Edwards Olive } "hlets are known
BY their colo Il 30c.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
PLEASANT PLAINS

- Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Salmon, of
BROOKLYN. have been visiting at
Prince Bay.
Ruth List. ten years old. daughter
q Mr.. and Mrs. Fred List, is at the
Memorial Hospital with an attack
q pneumonia.
= John Kusch has taken a position
u Manhattan.
Miss Charlotte Bollman has re-
turned from a visit with her sister
In Brooklyn.
sHenry Werner, of Brooklyn, has
been here for a visit with his broth
err.
Charles Finan is in charge of
sending out of the Homeless Child
PAPER from the Mission Of the I'M
m~aculate Virgin. Mt. Loretto, to all
parts of the world through the local
postal station.
Jacob Ellis has taken a position at
the Edison storage plant at Ross
Vile.
-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
COUNTY NEWS

BY STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK. Jan. 21-Thc
will of Marinus Jepson of Perth
Amboy. who died on Jan. z. vas pro-
bated in the s~urrogate's Office to-
day. BY the terms of the will, the
widow. Andrea J.. Jepson. is left s25:
two sons, Emil C. of Perth Amboy,
who is named as the executor. and
Peter of Union City. Conn. share
equally in the residue of the es-
tate; and a brother. Ole of Perth
Amboy. is given 800. The will
was drawn Dec. 81, 1920, and wit
messed by Andrew and Dorathee
Tonneseon and Rev. Ole Nelson.
Letters of administration were
granted today to Martha .Simonsen
of P~lainsboro oil the estate of her
husband. Edward w. who died on
Jan. 10. Two sons, Edward W.. Jr..
and Raymond G.. and a daughter.
Marjorie. survive besides the appli-
cant. The personal estate is valued
at $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
SEARCH FOR CONVICT Who
FLED FROM SING SING

NitW YORK, Jan. 27-Police and
prison officers today were searching
for Thomas Burke. member OF the
worst notorious Red" Hope gang.
who escaped from a Sing Sing prison
guard after paying a visit to his s.
year-old son. who is seriously i'll.
The guard in whose custody he came
here telephoned prison authorities of
the escape but gave no details. In
1919, Burke. with George Red
Hope and Edward Mcintyre. was
arrested in connection with a series
of park and hotel robberies. He was
sentenced to twelve years imprison-
ment. Mcintyre and Hope each
were given tWenty-year sentences.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
DEPARTMENTS
] CRUSADE ON SPITTERS
Special correspondent.

~ Special Correspondent.
%TOTTENVILLE. Jan. 27-Police
" the health department of the bor-
nigh of Richmond have again start
a a crusade on splitting in public
Fiaces on Staten Island. Four in
apectors assigned by DR.. HARDWOOD
&nfned their work this week to
the municipal ferry and terminal at
81, George. where a number of sum-
9fpnses and arrests were made. Fiji
Gen summonses were handed out
ffst day of the crusade. These Of
FINDERS were arraigned in the first
district court yesterday, where in
most every case a conviction was
de result and the offender fined.
me crusade will be extended to the
trains of the Staten Island Rapid
Transit and the trolleys of the Rich
iaond Light and Railroad and the
Hew municipal line.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
lords

Miss Irene Gross has returned &c
her home after a few weeks visit
at Lakewood.
Mrs. George Hamilton was an out
Of town visitor yesterday.
4 large number OF persons from
this place enjoyed skating in the
Eagleswood pond last night.
The mid-year examinations will
be held in the local school begin
ming Monday.
Efforts are being made TO have
furniture installed in the auditor
ium of the school building so that
social activities and community
gatherings ear be held.
The Christmas Club at the Fords
National Bank is progressing rapid
ly, and from present figures the
membership will surpass that of
last year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
Boys Not Hurt in Accident.

BY STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK. Jan. 81. =
The automobile of Earl Carlisle OF
Bonmouth Junction, struck several
boys on Albany street ear the
Hotel Klein last night. The driver
of the car Immediately picked the
boys up and rushed them to st.
Peters hospital. where it was learn
ed that they We're uninjured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
Hall.
LIGHT UP YOUR HOUSE
r O THE KITCHEN SINK

The housekeeper's next step may
he the making of her electricity
Turn on a faucet in the kitchen
sink and light your whole house, IS
the idea of a French physicist. NJ.
Colardeau. He claims Thai with the
attachment of his invention. which
consists of a small turbine and dy-
namoA to the kitchen faucet. suffl-
cient electric current a be gener-
ated 10 light a moderate sized
house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
MUSICAL MONDAY NIGHT
AT MRS. M. MATHES0N'S

By Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Jan. 27-A mu-
steal will be held At the homo of
Mrs. NJ. Matheson, Elliott venue.
Monday night at s o'clock for the
benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society," of
the South. Baptist Church. Profes-
sional talent has been secured for
the evenings entertainment. ~ linn
tied number of tickets r being Of
fered for sale and al be had at
Matheson's hardware store. in Main
street. Refreshments will be IN
c~luded>with the ticket of admission.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
METUcHEN FIREMEN
BEING KEPT BUSY

By STAN Correspondent.
METUCHEN, Jan. 27:-The tir,
company was called out yesterday
several times to put out grass fires
which 1t is supposed had been start
ed by passing locomotives. One oil
these fires on Grove street kept the
department busy for more than two
hours. Fires were also found in
Middlesex venue and upper Main
street. The department was called
to Oak Tree during the day to put
out the same kind of a fire. This is
supposed to have been started by
someone.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
c OF THE RACE

When a person wakes UP with a stiff
back. las pains in muscles. aches in hi.
joints. or has rheumatic tWinges. he lacks
ambition and energy and cannot do his
best. II you feel out Of the race. tired
and languid. or have other symptoms Of
kidney trouble. you should act promptly.
Foley Kidney Pills help the kidneys do
their work and get out Of the system the
poisonous waste matter that causes so
much trouble. They give relief from
sleep-disturbing bladder disturbances.
Sold everywhere-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
Rig Fight Is Discussed

NEW YORK, Jan. 27-The pro-
posal 10 hold the Dempsey-Carpen-
tier worlds heavyweight champion
ship bout in Montreal was discussed
here between Tex Richard and two
Canadian promoters. c. S. Graham
and f. o. Goodspeed. members Of
a dominion syndicate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-27
A woMAN.s REconNENpArroy

Mrs. D. T. Tryor. Franklin Ave. Otss-
go, O., writes: Mine years ago I was
very much afflicted with kidney trouble.
I bought different kinds Of medicine. but
all TO no effect. until one day bought a
box OF Foley Kidney Pills I realized 50
great q benefit from the use Of tina box
hat l feel safe in recommending Foley
Kidney Pills to any kidney sursrerx"
They relieve backache~Sr0mdscies
rheumatic pains and bladder ailnepfs
Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-02-18
CLEANING A COUNTY
OF HOG CHOLERA

4 eeuniy tree from hog cholera this
tear Is he goal 10 ghica swine breed
ers in Steuben County. lni aye work
ing under tie guidance Of the local
agent and the district veterinarian OF
he tinted states Department of Agri-
uitnre A. resell q q persistent
campaign for The control of cholera
and strict Organized effort to eradicate
II. there has been ramarkable de-
crease in me disease ii the county
daring the last two - lrs. IN 1871
ne loss from cholera II the county
according TO the county agent was
about Sl09n0 In 1918 it was little
less than S 00o and II 1919 il was
aioui the same. In 1920, howeye..
only three cases occurred in the coun-
~, which leads the swine breeders to
believe that II their efsGrts tn contral
the disease are continued cholera can
be practically eraGicatcsi.