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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
ALDERMEN FACE LEGAL
FIGHT OVER CONTRACT
Continued from page u

to pay the cost of constructing the
new garage and city stables and the
other appropriating $4,000 to pay
for the new police automobile pa
troll.
Another ordinance was passed on
first reading. this accepting the pro-
visions of chapter 146, of the laws
of 1918, which provides for a Com
mission on Building Districts and
Restrictions" otherwise known as a
zoning committee. After this ordi-
nance has been passed upon second
and third readings the appointment
of three members TO this commission
by the aldermen to work in conjunc-
tion with four members of the city
plan commission, the city engineer,
the building inspector and president
of the city board of taxation.
The promotion of Detective
Joseph Gutowski to the rank of
lieutenant withoutan increase in pay
by Mayor William c. Wilson was
confirmed by the board Alderman
John J. Clark passing on the ques-
ton. The three detectives, Law
renee A. Long, John II. Huff and
Joseph Gutowski all now bear the
title of lieutenant and receive the
same pay.
The board heard read a proposed
new ordinance drawn up by Super
intendent Samuel ]. Mason of the
water department, submitted to the
aldermen for their approval. The
new rates contained in the ordi-
nance satisfied the board members.
1t was referred 10 the committee of
the whole and at the suggestion of
the city attorney the superinten-
dents attention will be drawn to the
use of the word may" and shall" "
At present the carrying out of the
terms of the ordinance is optional
because the word may" is used.
Using shall" will make it manda-
tory, it was pointed out. A letter
with reference to the new water
rates was received and referred to
the water board.
The Board of Health had a COM
munication before the aldermen
asking them to consider the propos-
ed site of the new city garage and
stables as an ideal location for a
new isolation hospital. before erect
ing the proposed new buildings. The
committee of the whole will con-
slider this matter.
A resolution naming as the legal
| repositories for the city funds the
| First National Bank. the Raritan
| Trust Company, the Perth Amboy
| Trust Company and the City Nation
al Bank was passed. Alderman
| Clark suggested that the aldermen
| advertise for bids and the bank Of
| fering the best inducements should
| be given the custody of all the city
| funds. This met with favorable
comment by the aldermen and it is
likely that such action will be taker
shortly. In the meantime all foul
banks will secure their share of the
city's deposits. Some cities are get.
ting as high as five per cent. upor
| their deposits, Alderman Clark said
and their financial condition is no
as good as that of Perth Amboy.
| John Jorgenson was named assist
ant to the street commissioner L
replace Fred Olsen, deceased. Al
derman Clark opposed the methoC
adopted by the board, he claiming
that there was no provision mad,
for such an Office. He said he die
not oppose the man himself, he be
ing satisfied with him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
.RAR!TAN TRUST employees
HAVE SOCIAL WELFARE CLUB

The employees of the Raritan
Trust Company have recently form
ed the r. T. Co., Club, the object of
which is to promote the social well
fare of the members and bind them
into closer fellowship with each
other. Meetings of the new organ
ization are held on the second and
fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Those eligible for membership in
the club are the employees of the in
stitution, board of directors and
their wives and all former employees
who are still interested in the in
stitution.
The officers of the club are: Miss
Susie Frey, president; Miss Mary
Flynn, first vice-president: Miss
Margaret Leahy, second vice-presi-
dent; Miss Mary Dudor, treasurer
and Frederick Ritter, secretary. The
advisory board of the club consists
of Sidney Riddlestorffer, president
of the Trust Company: Harry Com
ings, treasurer of the company and
/. r. Solt, assistant treasurer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
CITY ADVERTISEMENT

vi tDt
An ordinance to accept the provisions of
an act of the legislature of the State
of New Jersey. entitled IAN act to en-
able cities of the first and second class
to regulate and limit the height of
buildings. to regulate and determine
the area of yards. courts, and other
open spaces, and to regulate and re-
strict the location of trades and indus
tries" known as Chapter lag OF the laws
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF
PERTH AMBOY:
Sec. l. That the provisions of an act Of
the legislature Of the State of New
Jersey, entitled IAN act to enable cities
of the first and second class to regulate
and limit the height and bulk of tuild-
ings, to regulate and determine the are>
of yards courts and other open spaces.
and to regulate and restrict the location
of trades and industries known as Chap
ter No. 146 OF the laws of 1918, be and
hereby is accepted.
Sec. 2. That there shall be appointed
a commission to be known as "Commis-
sion on Building Districts and Restrle-
tions" to consist of the city surveyor. the
superintendent of buildings the president
of the Board of Tax Assessors. four
menhers Of the city plan commission.
and three additional members at large.
See. 3. Said commission shall serve
without pay. and shall perform such du-
ties as may be provided by said chapter
lag of the laws Of 1918. and acts supple
mentary thereto or amendatory thereof.
See. 4. This ordinance shall take effect
Immediately.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced
and passed on first reading at the meet
ing Of the Council of the City Of Perth
Amboy. N j.. held February 10th. 1921
and will be taken up for second and third
r-adirGs and final passage at the meet
ing Of the Council to be held February
e1st. 1891. in the Council Chamber, City
Hall. Perth Amboy. \. J.
Dated. February II. 1921.
ARTHUR e GRAHAM,
City Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
GET TOGETHER SUPPER
SPLENDID SUCCESS

Aggressively, socially and spiritu-
ally the Get-togetner banquet and
reception for the members of the
First Presbyterian church last night
i'm the chapel, with Judge Adrian
Lyon as toastmaster and 225 men,
bers of the church present, accom-
plished unforeseen things in the fu-
ture uplift ana work in the church.
Shortly after o'clock the members
marched into the chapel to the mu-
sic furnished by Kenneth Martins
orchestra and were seated by the
officers of the churc around the ta-
bles attractively set and decorated
with blossoming cyelamen and the
patriotic colors.
During the course of the supper
the mixed quartet, composed of
Miss Marguerite Boughton. Miss
Edith Crowell, Jesse Slaight and
Fred BRIGGS sang and the heads of
the Foreign Missionary Society, La
dies Society. Home Missionary So
ciety. Westminster Guild, Senior
Christian Endeavor. intermediate
Christian Endeavor. Emma Morris
Circle. Sunday Sc hool au1 Board of
Trustees. all fuuctioning crganiza-
TONS in the church gave brief but
most interesting reports, Judge
Lyon as POSTMASTER urged the
members to enlist themselves TO
U5Ee good work in the church and
introduced the speakers of the evcu-
ing.
Clancy b. Connell. a New York
business man, particularly interest
ed in boys, gave 4 striking address
touched with humor on The
Church and the Boy" pleading with
the church to make an effort to un-
derstand the boy and his nature, to
learn ways to attract him to the
church and hold his interest
through natural instinct for good
citizenship. DIR. II. II. Horne. pro-
fessor of philosophy in New York
University, as the other guest speak
er of the evening emphasized the
tion," urging every member of the
church to become a member of the
Sunday school as medium of Bible
Study and preparation for higher
efficiency and a higher standard Of
living.
The delicious supper served by
the Ladies' Society cocluded most
effectively with everyone standing,
Joining hands and singing the good
old hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds" and the benediction by the
pastor, Rev. Frederick Neidermeyer.
The banquet without doubt surpass-
ed all similar occasions ever given
in the church and the Westminster
Guild was responsible for the added
touch of patriotic decorations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Women Plain for Supper.

At the meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of Simpson NJ. +. church
yesterday afternoon a large number
of the women of the church were
present to help make arrangements
for the Washington's Birthday sup
per, Tuesday night, February 22.
The supper promises to be one OF
the most delicious ever served in
the chapel and the women were
most enthusiastic over its success
at the meeting presided over by
Mrs. E. V. r. Sofield, the president
of the society.
Mrs. William Van Pelt has charge
of the dining room and decorations
Mrs. John Smith. the candy booth
an additional feature, and Mrs. Ar
thur. Hope and Mrs. Levinia Rankin
will supervise the work in the
kitchen. The event will be patriotic
from every standpoint even to the
supper to which many people are
looking forward to partaking OF or
that night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
HEAR NJ 'ANENY
At WOODBRIDGE
Former Manhattan Borough
President Addresses Wom-
ans Club at Session.

WOODBRIDGE, Feb. 11-George
A. McAneny. former borough presi-
dent of the Borough of Manhattan,
impressed all present at the meet
ing of the Woman's Club of Wood
bridge Township last night in the
high school with his clever and in
teresting talk on the Problems of
City and Town Government.
Among other things of importance
he spoke of the necessity of securing
the right man or woman for the
Job" regardless of political affilia-
tions and of considering the particu
lar fitness of the individual in all
local appointments. He also empha-
sized the advantages derived from
Systematically laid out town or city
not only from the artistic standpoint
but from the governmental stand
point as well and all present found
his talk most inspiring and of great
educational value.
As the musical part of the pro-
gram Daniel Demarest, tenor, sang
in most pleasing manner accompa-
MED by Mrs f. r. Valentine. Lift.
Thine Eyes" as his first number and
at the close of the program Rose
of Picardy." encoring graciously
with "A Perfect Day"
Following the club customs the
president, Mrs. T.. II. Boynton, made
several announcements at the open
ing of the meeting and urged the
women to attend the Valentine card
party to be given at the home OF
Mrs. Thomas Zettlemoyer. of Sewar-
en-, Monday afternoon. Cards will
begin at = O'Clock and the proceeds
will be for the benefit OF the club.
She also spoke of the birthday dance
to be given by the Avenel branch of
the club in the firehouse tomorrow
night and urged the people of
Woodbridge to give it their support.
Mrs. Boynton made a plea for chill
dren's clothing to be sent to one Of
the surrounding districts where it is
sorely needed. and any contributions
in this line will be greatly appre-
Ciated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
DENTAL CLINIC
To OPEN SOON
So Or. Silk Announces at the
Red Cross Executive Meet
ing Last Night. +

At the executive board meeting of
the Red Cross held last night, 1t
sas reported by DIR. Charles L. Silk
that the new dental clinic would
be ready for opening in the next
few days. The greater part of the
equipment has been received and
slight repair in the plumbing work
is all that is holding up the activi-
ties. This clinic will be for the bene-
fit of all. children of the community
under the age of sixteen and Is to
be kept up by the state department
of health, the Red Cross. the Board
of Education and the State Dentists
Association.
The motor corps accomplished
much during the past month and
made several trips to various insu-
tutions. Four emergency calls re-
suited in the conveying of a sick wo-
ian to a hospital in South Brooklyn
and a child to a hospital in New
York, one trip to Newark and trip
to Fox Hills hospital. Six other trips
were made to Newark to convey
crippled children to clinics for
treatment.
The production department of
which Mrs. j. V. Shull is chairman,
reported that two very successful
sewing meetings had been held at
the library since the last meeting of
the board and that the women arc
now making surgical dressings.
A request from the Girls Guild of
st. Peters church was read, asking
for cut garments to be supplied to
them for finishing during Lent.
Mrs. Harry Golenbock assured the
board that the Jewish women of the
community would make a good
showing in supplying cakes for the
wounded soldiers in Fox Hills hos
pital tomorrow.
The members presen. at the meet
ing were: Mrs. Edward Mccormick.
Mrs. John Quinn, Mrs. Charles
Naulty. Miss Persis Snodgrass. Will
liam Fraser. A. Clayton Clark, r. r.
Anderson and Tracy ID, Waring.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Rraon I.nnips Nicct

The Braga Ladies held busy and
enthusiastic meeting yesterday aft
ernoon in Frem hall and the commit
tee in charge of the fifteenth ami
versary celebration, 10 take place in
Frem hall Saturday night, February
10. hal most interesting report to
make. on that night supper will be
served at o'clock and dancing will
follow until a late hour, when the
committee will serve coffee and home
made cake. Further details of the
entertainment will be announced
next week.
The sick committee reported Mrs.
Marie Borup, as entirely recovered,
Mrs. Karen Olsen is very sick at
present and Mrs. Louise Christensen
as encouragingly improving.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
TWO ACCIDENTS
ARE REPORTED HERE

A wagon belonging to Meyer
Koblowitz. of ATS Hall avenue, was
damaged considerably yesterday af-
ternoon when it was struck on AM
boy avenue by an automobile driven
by Tony Golumbok of Passaic. The
shaft and wheels of the wagon were
damaged. Golumback was given a
summons by Motorcycle Officer
Frank Seiboth for reckless driving.
A Public Service trolley car No.
1912 in charge of Motorman S. Phil
lips and Conductor w. Johnson, ran
into an automobile bus n. ]. 1900
in charge of Carl Clifford yesterday
afternoon. No one was injured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Honor Mrs. Van SICKLE

Mrs. Joseph Van Syckle. of JEFF
ferson street, was given a surprise
party at her home Wednesday eve
ming, singing and dancing and re-
freshments were served at IL o'clock.
Those included in the surprise
were Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Eckert. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Neff. Miss Anna Neff. Mr..
and Mrs. William McDonough and
daughters, Augusta. Alice and Cath
crime, Mr.. and Mrs. Radenbush. Mrs.
Deter ana daughter, Frances. Mrs.
James Kenny, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Van Syckle and children. Mary and
John, the Misses Madeline Thomp-
son, Gertrude erode. Anna Nowak,
Mary Coleman and Josephine Turk.
Messrs. Charles Palmer and Gus
Pfeiffer. of this city. and Mrs. Eyer
kus and daughter Bernice of Wood
bridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
CITY BRIEFS

George y. Blocker. Of New
York. formerly of Market street,
this city. has graduated from the
New York Electrical School and ac-
cepted a position with the Mainte-
nance Company in New York City.
Mr.. Blocker is a graduate of the
local high school. class of IT and
in 1918 he enlisted in Company / of
the Second Engineering Training
Regiment of New York. He is at
present spending a vacation with
relatives and friends in Maplewood
and Mount Vernon, n. Y.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Three Persons Sentenced

Three persons were sentenced to
county workhouse by Recorder Har-
old f.. Pickersgill this morning.
Pauline Burmeister. twenty-six
years old, arrested by Patrolman
James Nolan on a disorderly con-
duct charge early this week. was
sentenced to serve ninety days.
Ssephen Lobas. of Tottenville. ar
Tested on a disorderly conduct
charge and fined $40 yesterday. was
sentenced to stay sixty days in the
workhouse. Peter Charles. OF Spots
wood, was sentenced to serve term
Of ninety DAYS at the workhouse.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Honor Mrs. Walters.

Mrs. William Walters was pleas
antly surprised by a number of
friends and relatives with a party
at her home in Water street last
night in honor of her birthday. The
evening of music and refreshments
was most enjoyable and the guests
presented Mrs. Walters with sew
eral gifts and a bouquet of flowers.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Melbourne and children.
Lola, Ruth and Herbert, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Woglom, Miss Rather
inc and Herbert Woglom, Mrs l..
3. Rookie, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Van Pelt, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Walters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Trade Name Filed

BY stan Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. H.
The Star Bottling Works of ASA State
street. today filed a certificate of
trade name. The concern bottles
and manufactures soft drinks. The
members of the firm are P. Amro-
boulos, of AZ Miller place; S. Lon
kides and d. Demosphemes. of 102
DeKalb avenue. Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Dismiss Suit on Jitneys

JERSEY CITY. Feb. 1l.-Suit of
the Public Service Railway company
to restrain the operation of jitney
buses along its line was dismissed by
Vice Chancellor Johu Griffin here to-
day. The action was brought against
thirty six iitney owners. operating i'm
northern New Jersey. principally in
Newark and Jersey City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Reports Store Robbed

Lieutenant Andrew Jensen re-
ceived a telephone call from a Mr..
Levine who conducts butcher shop
on Packer street, this morning, re-
porting that his shop had been rob-
bed some time last night. The
amount of stock taken is not known
but the local detectives are working
on the case today. Packer street is
situated on the other side of the
slaughter house and runs from New
Brunswick avenue to the Lehigh
Valley railroad tracks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the
American Legion will meet tonight
in the auditorium of the public IL
brary and many of the wives. moth
ers, sisters and daughters of mem
bers of the Legion and of those who
died while in service between April
6, 1917, and November II, 1920, are
expected to attend and become ac-
five members.
The meeting will begin at s
o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
FIRE DOES $4,000
DAMAGES IN ELIZABETH

ELIZABETH. Feb. 11-Fire early
today in a building housing the drug
firm of Graham McClosky and the
Union county branch of the Pruden-
tial Insurance Company in the main
business section. caused damage es-
timated at $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
LORD MAYOR OF CORK
MUST SAIL TODAY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11:-Should
Donald O'Callaghan. lord mayor of
Cork who came to this country as
stowaway without passports. fail TO
leave today. a warrant for his arrest
and deportation will be issued i'm
mediately, it was said at the depart
ment of labor
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11

Mrs. Eugene Komond entertained
the Popular Club at her home in
Gordon street yesterday and the
afternoon of cards with dainty re-
freshments served by the hostess
passed only too quickly. Several
piano selections and vocal duets
were pleasing features of entertain
ment.
Next week the club will meet at
the home of Mrs. Charles Peterson,
of 1S5 Brighton avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Esnernntn CInh NIeets

The Esperanto class met last night
in the Public Library. at which time
plans were made for the first class
10 be held on February "a. Henry
Fisher. the teacher of the class
gave a brief ealk on the language in
the course of which he used many
blackboard illustrations. II is de-
sired that everyone who believes in
- language attend these classes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Eabroyics-Hulla


Miss Amelia HULA, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John HULA, of Penn
street. became the bride of Victor
Fabrovics, also of Penn street. Sun
day afternoon at 4 o'clock in the
Holy Trinity church in Penn street.
The bride wore q gown of white
satin and silver lace looped with
pearls and a veil of tulle caught
with orange blossoms. She carried
shower bouquet of roses and ILL
les of the valley. Miss Catherine
Dlabik, cousin of the bride. as
the maid of honor, was attired in a
gown of yellow taffeta and carried
a large bouquet of orphelia roses,
while the bridesmaid. Miss Marie
Benus, another cousin of the bride.
was dressed in pink taffeta and car
Iied pink carnations. Two little
flower girls. Ethel and Helen Muska,
wearing yellow taffeta and carrying
large baskets of flowers. strewed
the path OF the bride with roses as
the procession marched down the
aisle to the strains of the wedding
march played by Mrs. Stolarick. The
ushers were Mike Muska and
Charles Golosk and the church was
prettily decorated with palms and
cut flowers. Rev. Joseph Szuchy
oficiated at the ceremony in the
presence of many relatives and
friends.
Among the guests present at the
ceremony We're the Mr.. and Mrs
Jack Hirchak, Mrs. l.. HULA, Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Grobarcik, Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Muska, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanislaw Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Kubik, Mr.. and Mrs. John Muska,
MI. and Mrs. Andrew Andracik, Mr..
and Mrs. Mike Strencansky Mrs.
Mary Vasslaw. Misses Catherine Ola
blk, Mary Benus. Vera Dlabik, Paul
inc Benus, Anna Rubik. Mr. and Mrs
Mike Muska, Charles Golosh, Julius
Vasslawn and Andrew Kubik.
The couple will reside with the
brides parents in Penn street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
woodbridge to Vote Again

BY Special Correspondent
WOODBRIDGE. Feb. IA spe-
ciaI election will be held in the
Woodbridge high school on Monday
night. February 81. from to s
O'Clock for the purpose of voting
on an additional $4,000 apprOpria :
tion for the four room school at
Sewaren.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
CITY ADVERTISEMENT
An ordinance apprOpriating the sum of
-Four Thousand Dollars to pay the cost

-Four Thousand Dollars to pay the cost
of Police Patrol (Auto Apparatus.)
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF
PERTH AMBOY.
Sec. !. That the sum Of Four Thou
sand Dollars be and hereby Is appropri-
ated to pay the cost OF Police Patrol
(Auto Apparatus) the purchase whereof
was heretofore authorized.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall take effect
according to law.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced
and passed on first reading at the meet
ing of the Council of the City of Perth
Amboy n. j., held February 10th 1921.
and will be taken uR for second and third
readings and final passage at the meet
ing Of the Council to be held February
2lst. 1921. in the Council Chamber. City
Hall, Perth Amboy. N. ].
Dated, February II, 1921.
ARTHUR Z. GRAHAM.
City Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
DOINCS IN CTTY'S SOCIAL CIRCLES
PERSONALS

Mrs. Frederick Martin. of Gordon
street and Miss Agnes Kant, of JEFF
ferson street, attended the SIX
Fashion Show at the Grand Central
Palace in New York yesterday.
Dent Cheshire, of the United
States Transport Service, is home on
furlough and renewing old ac-
uuaintances in this city.
Mrs. Mainert Olsen has been quite
i'll at her home in Park avenue, for
the past several weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
SENATE VOTES RAISE IN
PAY FOR COOLIDGE

WASHINGTON. Feb. IA SAL
airy increase of $4,000 year
from s12, 900 to I5,O00-was voted
for Vice President Coolidge today
by the senate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11
Fined for Violation

August Rosenhauser, of Dongan
Hills. S. L.. arrested by Motorcycle
Officer Frank Seiboth on a charge
of violating the auto laws. furnished
a $25 cash bond to appear for a
hearing in the local court on Mon
day night at Z o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-11

cost OF the erection OF Slty STABLES anu
Garage.
BIZ II ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF
pERTF AMBOY:
Sec. l. That there be and hereby Is
appropriated the sum of forty-fve thou
sand dollars to pay the cost of the erec-
tion of City Stables and Garage. the con-
struction of which was heretofore au-
thorized.
Sec. 2. That said moneys be raised in
accordance with the statute.
Sec. 3. That this ordinance take effect
according to law.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced
and passed on first reading at the meet
ing of the Council of the City of Perth
Amboy. n. J.. held February 10th. 1921.
and will be taken up for second and third
readings and final passage at the meet
ing Of the Council to be held February
21st. 1921. in the Council Chamber. City
Hall, Perth Amboy, N. ].
Dated, February IL. 1921.
ARTHUR E. GRAHAM.
City Clerk.
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