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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
S0DALITY TO SERVE
FINE SUPPER TONIGHT

A truly old fashioned menu has
been prepared for the supper to be
served by the Young Ladies' Sodal-
ity tonight in st. Mary's hall in Cen
ter street between the hours of Z
and $3.50 o'clock. Every dish repre-
sents a home-cooked food as well
as the work and thought of a dill
gent committee under the capable
direction of Miss Catherine CROSBY
as chairman. Miss Louise Flynn, as
chairman OF the Mattresses. has
promised excellent service and Miss
Ethel Lewis. chairman of entertain
ment, a program of music and dance
sure to please all. Tickets have been
in great demand and the interest
manifested throughout the parish
is a favorable sign for the object of
the sodality in raising a large
mount for the high school building
fund. The program will take place
at $3.50 o'clock, the concluding hour
of the supper. but the sodality or
chestra will play throughout the
supper as well as during the pro-
gram. The menu follows:
Virginia Ham Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Celery Relishes
Biscuits Brown Bread
Pie (all varieties) Coffee
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
Miss CarIa Muller to Entertain.

The appearance of Miss CarIa
Muller. the noted Danish actress,
who is to entertain in the basement
of St. stephens Danish Lutheran
church tonight under the auspices of
the Young Peoples Society, is much
looked to by the Scandinavians In
this city and vicinity. Miss Muller
will recite, sing and dance, all in
Danish and she is heralded as a clev-
er artist. Miss Muller has been fa-
vorably received in Denmark and
her trip here is the third stop on a
tour through the United States, her
first appearances having been made
in Brooklyn and New York.
The tickets for tonight include
the usual refreshments and those
who have not yet procured them may
do so at the door of the hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
Party for Miss Sharick

A surprise party in honor of Miss
Mary Sharick, of Fords. was held OIL
Sunday night at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Ondayko. Many guests
were present and a number OF
games were enjoyed in the course of
the affair. A delightful supper was
served at a late hour.
Among those attending the event
We're the Misses Bertha Jugon, Anna
KuZma, Anna Jugon, Catherine
Kupcha, Anna Novak. Rachael Ko-
walsky. Mary Zelenak, Anna Bod
mar, Mary Evan, Anna Smolgia,
Louise Pokal. Mary Smolgia, Rosa
line Resi-, Helen Macy, Elizabeth
Resi-, Sue Smolgia and Elizabeth
Ondayko. and Messrs. Mike Smolgia,
John Smolgia, John Honulich. Mike
Vargo, Mike Popovich. Steve Sme-
riga. Mike, John and Joseph Sha-
rick of Fords. William Watney, JOS
eph Waltz, Joseph Golfer, John
Martin, Charles Evan, John Mizak,
Alex Hudak, Mike Pado, John Lo-
Yak, Steve HUNK, Joseph Rimak.
Dick Wampx, Mike Gaydos and
John Sokol, of TreIton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
S~URROGATE'S COURT

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. 30:-
The will of Alfred Zeller, of Perth
Amboy, who died on November IL
has been entered for probate. The
entire estate Is left to a grand
daughter, Helen v. Zeller, of Easton,
Pa, and her mother, Frances Zel1er,
Is named as executrix. The will was
drawn May 81, 1921, and witnessed
by Emil Stremlau and Joseph
Backlsay.
The will of Theodore w. Stewart
of South Brunswick township, who
died on November 3. has been enter
ed for probate. Five children OF
the deceased are named as execu-
tors. Provision is made in the will
for the erection of headstones and
grave markers on the family plot.
The will also bequeaths $1,000 to
Clifford Bastedo, while the residue
of the estate is divided between the
five children. The will was drawn
July Il, 1916. and witnessed by Ira
T. Lykes and Grace Morrisey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
INJURED MAN DIES;
DRIVER TO Be ARRESTED

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. So
Gustav Barfus, seventy years old,
proprietor of a garage neal the Rob-
ert Fitzsimmons farm. Dunelien. died
at the Muhlenberg hospital in Plain
field yesterday afternoon from in
ternal injuries resolved in an acct
dent or Sunday afternoon. Charles
KENYON, driver OF the automobile
which it is said was responsible for
the accident, will he placed under
arrest on a technical charge of man.
slaughter.
1t is said Barfus was working on a
car in the vicinity of his garage on
Sunday afternoon when the Ear driv-
en- by Kenyon came along. struck the
rear of the car being worked on and
forced t over the garage owner and
a nine year old boy who was stand
ing nearby. Barfus was rushed to
DR.. PIatt's Office in Dunellen and
later removed to the Plainfield hos
pital. The boy was slightly hurt.
Coroner Hubbard was summoned
to the hospital yesterday and later
notified the prosecutors office. Coun-
~ Detective Ferguson is investigat-
ing the case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
HIGHEST TIDE OF YEAR.,
BUT LITTLE DAMAGE DONE

The highest tide of the year was
experienced in this section yester-
day. This was due 1t is said to the
prevailing northeast wind and the
new moon which was scheduled for
last night.
The tide yesterday morning was
over some of the docks along shore
and in many places boats that were
laid up for the winter and which
were supposed to be out of waters
reach were surrounded by water. A
number of small craft were loosened
from their mooTings and would h :
gone adrift If m had not been
at hand to protect their property
from the heavy tide. No material
damage has been reported along the
shore from the rain of the past two
days other than of the high tide
which reached far inland.
Along the shores of the lower part
of Staten Island the tide was very
high. The meadows at Richmond
Valley were flooded and at one time
the water surrounding the rail-
road station. All small streams were
swollen to twico their size running
into the creek at that place and add
ed to the discomfort of the people
residing near them. : The tide was
high again last night and this MORN
ing but had subsidized somewhat from
what occurred yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
SHOWER Is GIVEN
MISS SN0DGRASS

A miscellaneous shower was given
Miss Persis Snodgrass, the former
executive secretary of the local chap
ter of the Red Cross, yesterday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Adrian
Lyon, chairman of the home service
committee, in Gordon street. The
shower was arranged by the chair
man of the various departments of
the chapter and the guests included
the members and wives of the exc
cutive committee, the members of
the Red Cross motor corps, auxiliary
drivers, part of the roll call and
home service committees as well as
the entire office force.
The shower was miscellaneous and
a surprise and the gifts were presen-
ted in a manner both clever and
unique. At 4:30 o'clock when all of
the guests had assembled. Mrs. Mar
tin Newcomer, played the wedding
march while Mrs Virgil Shull and
Miss Helen Bechtel, in their motor
corps uniforms, marched slowly in
bearing a man bandaged and battered
about the head on a stretcher. Miss
Snodgrass was told that the man
needed first aid and as she pulled
back the coverlet to perform it she
disclosed a heap of pretty gifts in
n lingerie. She was also
presented with a huge bouquet of
Miss Snodgrass resigned from the
local chapter but a few days ago in
view of her approaching marriage
to Tracy d. Waring, of this city on
December 30. Her many friends
found the shower a most opportune
way TO show their appreciation of
her work and cooperation in this
city. Miss Snodgrass is succeeded
by Miss Anna H. Borden, of Tren-
ton, who began her new duties as
today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
SILVER WEDDING FOR
Mr.. AND MRS. B0RUP

Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Borup enter
tanned at a reception and dinner last
night in WASHINGTON Hall in cele-
bration of their silver wedding ami
versary at which members of the
Danish Brotherhood and Sisterhood
and the Braga Ladies in addition to
many other friends were present.
The dinner was pleasantly inter-
spersed with toasts by Mrs. Soren
Hansen, Mat Hansen, Fritz Koyen,
Soren Hansen and Fred Christian
sen and the couple received many
lovely gifts during the evening. Per-
sonal congratulations and kilograms
of congratulation were received all
day yesterday and today in addition
to many floral tributes.
Among the guests at the dinner
were Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Missing,
Mr.. and Mrs. I've" Larsen, Mr..
Mrs. Fred Koyen, Mr.. and Mrs. Math
Hansen. Mr.. and Mrs. Soren Hansen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jorgen Hansen, Mr..
and Mrs. Christ Hansen. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nick Olsen. Mr.. and Mrs. Christ
Stocked, Mr.. an Mrs. Niels Kistrup,
ST., Mr.. and Mrs. Ingvard Borup,
Mr.. and Mrs. Marius Christensen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Hansen. Mr..
and MIS-. Fred Christensen, Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Rohr, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Kline, Mrs. Emma Harriskov,
Mrs. Helen Friis. Mrs. Anna Smith,
Mrs. Louise fanny. Mrs. E.. john
son.
Misses Caroline and Clara Hare
skov, jeanette Stocked, Maja and
Christine Christensen, Martha and
Inger Borup, Agnes Hansen and
Helen Olsen; Messrs. Lars Mathia-
sen, Hans Christensen. Niels Chris
Jensen, Otto Missing, Thorvald and
Albert Christian, Raymond n
George Borup, Earl McCracken. Ed
ward Disregard, Peter, Carl. Albert,
Axel and Reynold Christensen
Adolf Larsen, Meinert Olsen, Will
liam Dill. Raymond Olsen. Harold
Dieter and Peter Christensen. of this
city; Mr.. and Mrs. Jorgen Andersen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Christ Kistrup and
Miss Viola Kistrup of Fords; Mr..
and Mrs. Niels Nielsen, of Long
Branch; Miss Lillian Andersen, of
Jersey City; Mr.. and Mrs. Soreii
Rasmussen, of M~etuchen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
Party for Miss Marie Andres

A party was given Miss Marie An
dres at the home of her parents in
Kirkland place recently in celebra-
ton of her sixth birthday. Dane
ing and games were enjoyed by the
guests and at the birthday supper
served at the conclusion of the party
the guests received several favors.
Among those present We're the
Misses Helen Andres, Mamie, Marga-
ret and Helen Salaki. John Salaki,
Jr., and Harold Martinius. Mr.. and
Mrs. Archy. Mr.. and Mrs. John Sal
aki, Mr.. and Mrs. Martinius. Miss
Elizabeth Yatskp and Mr.. and Mrs.
Andres.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
PERSONALS

4 son was born yesterday TO Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Lewis. of Oak street.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Pollock, for
merly of Rector street, are living at
26S Market street.
Rev. Mr.. S~nodgrass, of Springfield,
was the guest of his daughter, Miss
Snodgrass, here yesterday.
A daughter. Pauline Dora. was
born to Nh. and Mrs. Samuel Mar
garetten. of Water street, Sunday
night. at the city hospital.
Mrs. Richard LaSeuer and daugh-
ter. of Sheepshead Bay, N. Y. are
visiting the formers parents, Chief
of Police and Mrs. Niels Tonnesen,
of LaWrie street.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Goldberger. of Fords. Monday
night at the city hospital Mrs.
Goldberger was formerly Miss Molly
Gross.
Miss Florence Lutz, has returned
after spending several days with
relatives in Hazelton. Pr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY

Grand Tall Cedar Thomas G. w.
Fine with some of the members of
the guards of Perth Amboy Forest,
Tall Cedars of Lebanon, went to
Philadelphia yesterday for the big
ceremonial held in that city last
night. Supreme Grand Tall Arthur
blttong of the order, resides in that
city.
The Pennsylvania train arriving
here from New York at 6:25. was
held ul several minutes north of
the Smith street crossing, while h
train due to leave here at $3.50 was
waiting at the station for time to
start. as 1t had arrived several min
utes before schedule. Many of the
pa ssengers on the train from New
York became tired of waiting for
the train to up in front of III
station SO got off the train. and
walked down the track to the Smith
street crossing. The railroads ave
a rule that when one train is at the
station, another a not enter n
station unless there is a waiting
room on the opposite side of n
track and an iron fence the
two trains.
A large number. of foreign ships
that ordinarily trade at this time
of the year entered and cleared this
harbor during November. Four
teen ships composed of American,
Dutch, British, Norwegian and Dan
ish entered with cargoes of crude oil,
crude asphalt. copper ore and pyrite
ore and came from Mexico, Spain,
Holland and Cuba. Twelve foreign
ships cleared with general cargoes
and fertilizer.
A big freside sing will be held in
the boys department of III y. NJ. Z.
A. tomorrow night at 9 o'clock. All
members are urged to be out.
Employees of the C~hesebrough
Vaseline works were called cut on
a fire drill. early this morning.
About 9 O'Clock this morning a
report resembling an explosion was
heard in this city. The police re-
ceived no information of such an oc-
however.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
HOLD UP NEAR OLD BRIDGE
NETS ROBBERS NOTHING

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. 30
There men about eighteen years old
in an automobile, halted. Alex Cas-
ter, of Tanners Corner. near the
cemetery-on the Old Bridge hill
about 8 o'clock this morning, and
ordered him to throw his hands in
the air. After searching him and
finding nothing in his possession.
the car drove away in the direction
of Matawan. Caster reported the
lratter to the prosecutors office.
A driver OF one of Simmen's
bakery trucks witnessed the hold
up and this driver with Caster has
reported all he knows of the case
to the prosecutors detectives. Cas-
teI was on his way to the Wood
bridge Tile works at the time of
the hold-up.
Numerous holdups has been COM
mitted in this section during the
past several months. 1t is said
that there was no license on the
automobile of the stick-up men.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
IT,, S ANNA ANDERSON
WEEDS BERTHE SlEe

The wedding of Miss Anna Ander-
son. daughter of Mrs. Nicholas An
dersOn. of West side avenue, to
BERTHE Slice. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Slice, Of Watson avenue. took
place at 3 o'clock on Sunday after
noon in Simpson NJ. L. church with
the Rev. Wilbert Westcott, pastor OF
the church officiating. The brides
only attendant was Miss Florence
stevens and Clifford Smith was the
best man.
The wedding was indeed "a pretty
one. The bride wore a gown of
white brocaded satin and lace and a
veil caught with lilies of the valley.
Her flowers were a shower bouquet
of chrysanthemums. The maid of
honor was attired in a gown of col
ored satin and tulle, trimmed with
silver beads. She carried yellow
chyrsanthemums.
Following the ceremony a recep-
ton took place at the home of the
bridecroom's sister. Mrs. Charles
Jorgensen, in Watson venue The
rooms were prettily decorated in
blue and white and an elabo-
rate upper was served. The guests
incfaded were the Misses Florence
and Elsie Stevens, Gladys Smith,
Eileen Slice, Genevieve Lining, Sa-
die Mugford, Mary Anderson,
Messrs. Fred Slice. Clifford Smith.
Arthur and Albert Stevens. Joseph
Baker, Theodore Stevens, Charles
Anderson and Frank Gunkel. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Slice, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Slice, Mr.. and Mrs. William de
Russia. Mr.. Inc Mrs. Charles Jor-
gensen, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Bodley.
Mrs. Nicholas Anderson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Stevens. sfr. and Mrs.
Robert Riley, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Stevens, Mrs. Richard Mugford and
Mrs. Anna Martin,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
FUNERAL FOR PROF. DIETz
IS LARGELY attended

Professor Charles Dietz. principal
OF School No. 8 at Maurer for a
number of years, was laid 10 rest
in Alpine cemetery today following
services held at his late residence in
Maurer last night. Rev. Frederick
Neidermeye-, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church ohciated at the
service which was attended by a
large circle of friends and relatives
OF the family. Rev. Mr.. Neider-
meyer in his sermon told of the long
career of the deceased as a school,
master and principal in the Maurer
school for the past thirty-two years.
Professor Dietz died at his home
early Saturday morning after a brief
Illness. He was born in Ingweiller,
Alsace Lorraine, France. March 25,
1s45. He received his education and
was graduated at Bouxwiiler Col
lege, a sub-school OF the University
of Strasbourg.
Professor Dietz came to the Unit
ed States in 1864 and taught LAM
guages and mathematics in a pri-
vate school at Mott Haven, n. Y,
Several years later he accepted 8
position as teacher in public school
No. 3 in the Bronx, where he taught
for twelve years. 1t was then that
he met the late Henry A. Maurer,
ST., who was al that time a school
trustee In New York city. Mr.,
Maurer, who was the founder OF
the small town, which bears his
name, wished to establish a school
in that place and after negotia-
tons with then the local board OF
education, procured the services OF
Professor Dietz as teacher. The
school was opened October IS. 1890.
About that time the first German
Presbyterian church of Maurer was
also organized. Professor Dietz
was the organist and also an elder
of the church until it was disband-
ed a year ago.
Being a justice of peace for many
years, he was ever ready 70 give his
services I all who sought him,
using his influence TO mitigate the
penalty of the law. Professor
pietz was also well known as a
pianist and musician. He compos-
ed many campaign songs and songs
for. Arbor Day and the like, which
he taught his pupils in school. In
private life he was known as an
honorable nan with honorable and
noble aims He vas always kind 10
the needy. giving succor to widows
and orphans. It was eve his de-
termination TO serve in his capae-
~ as teacher and he was often
heard to say he would carry on his
duties TO the end.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
K. OF C. CONCERT AT HIGH
SCHOOL Is BIG SUCCESS

A fair sized audience with an
abundance of enthusiasm spent an
enjoyable evening consisting mainly
of music in various forms in the
High School Auditorium last night
where a concert held under the aus
pices of the San Salvador Council
299, Knights of Columbus. was held
for benefit purposes. An efficient
committee consisting of r. +. White
chairman, John j. Brennan, Michael
j. Maloney, john j. Campbell, Hyer
Larson, Neal f. Heron and w. j.
Nolan selected a group of entertain
ers that pleased the entire audience
and rot a dull moment was exper-
fenced throughout the night.
Frank Kaltenborn, at one time
first violinist in the Metropolitan or
chestra, and known tcthe Perth AM
boy public through two previous APP
here, was especially gem
erous last night. Besides giving two
very select groups four encores, ia
miliar selections of difficult and
beautiful composition were appre-
ciated by the people who had grown
to appreciate his appearance. Ober-
thurs "Berceuse" and Mozarts
Memrett, included in the first group
and followed by Massenet's That's
in the second, received great ova-
tons.
Tne Plymouth Male Quartet was
composed of four particularly ver-
satile young men who were at home
with a variety of instruments, when
doing solo work or in vocal comma
ton. Readings, character Gelinea-
tons ana wholesome comedy won for
this group the praise and endorse
ment of the entire audience. the
old familiar songs, snappy college
pieces, the reading of THE Shooting
Of Dan McGraw," corne solos, in
strument limitations and splendid
harmony made up a variety that is
not often found in such small groups.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
Sumner at Parish House

Tomorrow is the date Set for the
supper and sale of the Woman's
Guild of st. Peters Parish in the
Parish House in Rector street and if
the preliminary arrangements are
an indication, the supper will be a
delicious one and the display of arti-
cles at the miscellaneous and candy
booths excellen,. A typical New
England menu has been prepared for
the supper under the various acting
committees and many tickets sold in
advance so hat the women are pre-
pared to serve several tables. Mrs.
w. Northey Jones is in charge of
the dining room and Mrs. U. S. Gar
retson of the kitchen while all of
the members will assist in the serv-
ing and selling. The tickets for the
supper may still be procured at the
door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
FRIENDLY CLUB PLANS
FOR 3 NIGHT FAIR

Arrangements FOR the fair to be
held the last three nights of this
week we're completed at the special
meeting of the Friendly Club held
last night at the home of Mrs. j. w.
Robbins, at 257 Lawrie street. The
fair will cover tomorrow, Friday and
saturday night, ana Saturday after
noon. and is to be held in the build
ing on Maple street formerly occu-
pied by the city Democratic head
quarters.
The committee appointed to attend
TO the decoration of the building are
10 meet tonight at 1880 o'clock in
the store. All persons who have not
as yet brough. in the articles promis-
ed for the sale are asked to either
bring or send them in care of Mrs.
Robbins at 257 Ldwrie street or to
the Maple street address. Many art
icles have already been offered by
members of the club n their
friends.
Local and out of town merchants
have also been generous in their
donations of things to be sold at the
fair. Following are some of the
articles received: Reynolds Bros.
towel sets; Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company. tea; Richard Hellman,
mayonnaise dressing; Richardson
e Robinson. plum pudding; Church
& Dwight, baking and washing soda;
Kelly & McAlinden, a casserole;
Ross Stores. Inc, a scarf; l.. Bam-
berger, cut glass vase; Julius Sim
men, flour; II. J. Henry, a cas- of
assorted goods; William Wrigley
Company, chewing gum; Joseph a.
Seaman, coffee; The Boston Store, a
child's dress; Frederick Loeser,
leather wallet; Y. Fullerton, apples;
Perth Amboy Biscuit Company,
cakes; City Market, coffee; The
Chesebrough Company. the Colgate
and Lamont-Corliss Com
pany.
Candy. cake and pastry will be
offered for sale each night of the
fair and especially interesting to the
children will be the "grab-bag," to
be put in operation the first night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
Gets Verdict For $500.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. 30.-A
verdict of $500 for the plaintiff was
rendered in the case of John Pal
zwahl against Frank Kovacs. Jr., in
the county court today. The plain
tiff sued for s~1,247.03 spent on his
daughter, who was married to the
defendant. and her child. The plain
tiff charged that he boarded and
clothed his daughter and her child
after she left her husband. The
defense claimed that he gave his
wife all of his money he earned for
four months after his marriage, and
that she refused to live with him
when he purchased a house. The
defendant also claimed that his wife
refused to take money from him.
Thomas Brown represented the
plaintiff. and Franklin NJ. Richie.
appeared for the defendant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
Lien Claims Filed

7 NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. 3O:-A
1ien claim has been filed in the
county clerks office by Anton Kotshi
of Perth Amboy through his attOr-
pey. Louis Sosin. to collect s215
kom John Vereb, owner n build
er>pf a two-story frame building at
$40 Amboy venue This amount is
FOR pafut, paper and labor furnished
in CONVENTION with this construction.
Henry Kuntz. of Iselin. has filed
4 lien claim through his attorney.
stephen Somogyi, against the Radio
Associates. Inc, the builder and
owner OF a two-story dwelling house
II Oak Tree. The claim is for ma
feriaI and labor furnished in con-
e(ructing this house. and amounts to
$ox1k ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-30
MISS EMMA KLEIN
TO WED [, Y. SOSIN

Mr.. and Mrs. Isador Klein, OF
Keasbey, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Emma. to Louis
Yale Sosin, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Sosin. of State street, this city.
No date has been announced for the
wedding. Miss Klein is prominently
known among the young people in
this city and Keasbey while Mr.. Sos
in is a local attorney and well
known in the business world. He is
graduate of the local high school
and of the Columbia Law School.