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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18

Members of Perrick Club gather
ed in the Elk Club last night and
partoak of a banquet given by AS
sistant Prosecutor John Il. Toolan,
one of the clubs popular MEM
bers. The Perrick Club was formed
about five years ago, having In its
memberships many of h city's law-
yers, professional men and promi-
nent city and county officeholders.
1t has been the custom In the CLUB
that when any member is elevated
he is the host at an elaborate al
fair. The last affair of the club
was in celebration of William c.
wilson's election as mayor, he be-
ing one of the honorary members.
Last night the members gathered
at the Elks club and partook OF a
beefsteak dinner. such as the stew
ard of that club is noted. and
spechmaking by practically all pres
emit was in order. United States
Commissioner John A. Delaney pre-
sided as toastmaster and through
out the speechmaking a feeling of
good fellowship vas apparent, most
of the talks being of a humorous
nature.
County Treasurer L. William Hill
ker spoke along a serious vein as to
the accomplishments of Assis-
tant Prosecutor Toolan, told of
his sterling qualities and of the
pride taken by members of the. Per-
rick Club in having one of their
number honored with such a posi-
ton of trust and responsibility.
POSTMASTER Delaney spoke high
ly of the estimation of which Mr..
Toolan was held. not only by men,
bers of the club. but by the COM
munity at large. He complimented
the new assistant prosecutor on be-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
MISS MARY M0NTI
WEEDS ERNEST R0SSl

Miss Mary Monti, daughter of Mr..
and RMS. Julio Monti. of tombstone
street. this city. became the bride
of Ernest Rossi. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Rossi. of Amboy avenue. last
Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock in
the Holy Rosary church in Barclay
street. The bride wore a gown of
white satin and silver lace, looped
with pearls and a veil of tulle caught
with orange blossoms. She carried
a shower bouquet of white roses.
Mrs. Di Lorenzo. of Metuchen, as
the matron of honor was attired in
a frock of blue tafetta and georgette
and her flowers were sweet peas. Mr..
Di Lorenzo. an uncle of the groom.
the best man and Miss Bettina
Galassi. played the wedding march.
Immediately after the ceremony a
reception vas held at the home of
the brides parents and the couple
departed on their wedding trip to
Washington. d. c. and Virginia. They
will reside at 443 Amboy n
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
STOP THIEF"
HERE TONIGHT
American Legion Presents
Play at High School Tonight
for Benefit Ex-ServiCe Men

Just how far the local post of the
American Legion can go in its work
of relieving eX-serVice men who are
out OF employment and in the need
o. assistance will be determined
largely by the attendance at the play
"Stop Thief" in the high school
auditorium tonight. At the meeting
held in the Y. NJ. c. a. last night
a report by the play committee show
ed that great effort has been con-
centrated upon this activity and that.
while the prospect of a successful
affair is bright. the tickets. in cases
have not been selling as well as
might be desired.
Only a small percentage of the
returns were turned over and it is
thought that the tickets sold today
and at the door tonight will be re-
sponsible for a large surplus for the
treasury after the large expenses of
the show are paid.
stop Thief is a New York pro-
duction that had a two-year run
on Broadway. 1t will be presented
here by the Navy Players of New
York. all of whom are Leggionaires
or who have done val work in some
capacity or other.
A big feature of the night will be
the dance that follows the show and
which can be attended by anyone
holding a ticket. The music for the
dance will be furnished by the Ma
jestic Dance orchestra of New York
which travels with the company.
Tickets may be obtained from any
of the Legion members, at room 202
Raritan building or at the door to-
night. The post would greatly ap-
%preciate the cooperation of the COM
munity and from every evidence thus
far. the endorsement of the city is
on tonight's activity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18

Professor Glenworth Sturgis. of
the high school, will be the speaker
at the unique event of the Phila-
theas. The White Cross Service
Shower" tot be held in the First
Baptist church tonight at 8 o'clock.
In addition there will be vocal solos
by Miss Helen Seaman, and piano
selections by Miss Winifred Stursis
and Miss Ruth Emmons. Everyone
who enjoys a delightful program
and is looking for the opportunity
to do something for someone else is
invited to attend. The price of ad-
mission is a gift for the shower and
any article suitable for work in mis-
sion fields will be acceptable and
much appreciated. The Philathea
Society is a missionary society and
the shower is the result of a move
ment throughout the country for
mission work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18

\ campaign against the sale of
tobacco to minors has been started
by the Parent-Teacher Association
of the Grammar School as the re-
suit of discussion of that group at
its regular meeting held in the
school yesterday afternoon. 1t is
found that many dealers persist in
d~isposing of various forms of tobac-
co to children under age and the
means to be taken to prevent this
sale took up a large portion of the
time.
The association does not wish to
punish a few small dealers and let
some of the bigger merchants go,
and prefers to get to the root of the
trouble. 1t was deemed wise yes
terday to bring the subject before
the police committee of the alder
manic body so hat the law which
says that the sale of tobacco to
minors is Illegal may be more fully
enforced.
The association is willing to do
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
Assistant Prosecutor 700ldn =,
H0nored by Perrick Club
al Big Beefstedk Dinner

half of himself and club members.
referring to him as one of the
youngest, IL not the youngest man
ever appointed to that Office.
Assistant Prosecutor Toolan re-
piled to the remarks of the toast
master. He thanked him for their
confidence in him and o OF the
pleasure in doing ones work when
he knows that he has the coopera-
ton and good feeling of such men
as are fellow club members.
A gift will be presented Assistant
Prosecutor Toolan within a few
DAYS by the Perrick Club members.
The absence of n of the chief
Perricks," Thomas A. Christopher
who has always played an important
part in the clubs events in the past,
brought forth considerable COM
ment by the various members. I'm
able to attend he was gone but not
forgotten"
Those present were: Assistant
Prosecutor John T.. Toolan. Attor-
neys Jacob NJ. Klein. Jacob Joselson,
Alex Balint. Louis Y. Sosin. Walter
+. Rielley, Harry WINS. Jabez Helm,
Jr., of New Brunswick. u. S. Com
missioner John A. Delaney. Emil
Stremlau, City Attorney Leo
Goidberger, Joseph Massopust, Will
liam Klein, County Treasurer =
William Hilker, Doctor William
Mccormick, Jr., Lyman FreedmdD
Irving ]. Reimers. Attorney Hans
K. Hanson.
Those who were unable to attend.
and who sent messages of regrets,
were Prosecutor Joseph f. Stricken.
Attorney Thomas Hanson, Mayor
William C. Wilson. Senator Thomas
Brown, Attorney Fred De Voc and
Attorney Thomas A. Christopher.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
Campaign Against Sale of
Tobacco to Minors Started
By Parent Teachers Assn
BY AHERN

its share in bringing the harm of
tobacco before the children, and
hopes that the aldermen and police
will hold up their end by warning
the dealers and Furnishing those
who persist in breaking the law.
The association claims that without
the assistance of the police depart
ment the evil cannot be done away
with where the children arel con-
cerned.
The program that made up the
afternoon yesterday consisted of
songs'by the seventh grade pupils:
a defamation, "Lincoln's Gettys-
burg Speesh." by Nathan Packer,
the winner of the defamation con-
test. and a talk on health and clean
illness by Mrs. Russell Kemerer of
the city school nursing staff.
Principal Henry S. Hulse spoke on
the activities of the grammar school.
dwelling particularly upon the
methods which are now being en-
ployed in the instruction of the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Berry, Of
Commerce street. are the parents
of a son born Monday morning.
Lambert Hughes, of Gordon
street. is recovering from a severe
attack of tonsilitis.
Mrs. William Rively, of Metu-
chen, spent Wednesday with Mrs.
Charles Hughes of Gordon street.
Mrs. Richard French and Mrs.
Henry Stanley. of New Brunswick.
were the guests of Mrs. C. A. Seele
of High street, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G.. Acker-
man have returned from their we'd
ding trip after a short stay with the
latter's mother. Mrs. A. n. Ludwig
of Market street, are 10Y residing
in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schulze, of
Rector street. attended the theatre
in New York yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
PLEASING LECTURE
AT ST. STEPHENS CHURCH

Rev. Svend Jorgensen. of Hart
ford. Conn, the second Of a series
of lecturers and entertainers en-
gagged under the auspices of the
Young Peoples Society to appear in
St. stephens Danish Lutheran
church. enthused the many people.
both young and old. who attended
last Wednesday night. with the spirit
of religion. His talk vas not only
an interesting one but an inspiration
In itself. particularly for the young
people of the society ITO get the
best out Of life" Directly following.
the refreshment committee COM
posed of Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Hansen
and Miss Jensina Olsen served re-
freshments of coffee and cake.
Next Wednesday night the society
will hold a social meeting in the
basement of the church and the first
edition of the club paper, recently
a.arted and named The Nightin-
gale" will be read by one of the
editors. This new and unique addi-
ton to the society has caused no
little interest among the members
and all of them will send contribu-
tons, humorous and interesting, to
the editors, Mrs. Hans Rasmussen
and Miss Agatha Hansen. who in
turn will have the publication ready
for meetings. The first edition is
awaited with much curiosity.
The third of the series of enter
taiuments and lectures will be an
entertainment and Miss Dagmar
Potholm, also of Hartford, Conn.,,
will be the entertainer. Miss Pot
holm will give readings in both
Danish and English. Appearing here
... NTga- nlfh,t,, So IaTsnL4Al
the society with her renditions that
they consider themselves most foh-
tunate in securing her again this
season. She will come here some
time in March and the date will be
announced later.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
KEASBEY COUPLE FOUND
GUILTY OF ASSAULT
BY stan correspondent.

BY staR Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK. Feb. IS
William Lahey, of Keasbey, was
found guilty of assault and battery,
and his wife, Victoria. Of atrocious
assault and battery in the county
court yesterday, on charges prefer
red by Julia Archy. The complain
ant charged an attack was made on
her, August II. when she went to
take her COW in from the field. the
wife starting the attack. and the
husband coming out 10 assist. The
defendants denied the charges.
David Wilentz represented the de-
PENDANTS. and John Toolan prosecut-
ed the ease.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Ritter, of
Madison avenue, entertained a num-
Der of friends at their home last
night in celebration of the latter's
birth. The guests enjoyed victrola
selections, games and later refresh
ments served by the hostess. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Romond, Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Ware,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert McHose,
Mr.. and Mrs. August Ranges, Mr..
and Mrs. Adolph Brogger, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Dieterly, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Anterior, Miss Ruth Ware
and Messrs. Huyler Romond, Ed
ward Ritter and Frank Atherton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
Donations are Plentiful

Donations at the Y. w. G. A. cafe
terra were plentiful on Wednesday
as the women's class donated sever
al articles not used at the luncheon
of cakes and salads for use at the
cafeteria. Mrs. Audrey Ferris gave
an apple pie; Mrs. Katharine Brog-
ger, a cake: Miss Grace Foster,
cake; Miss Doris Willsey and an I'M
known contributor. candy. Twelve
dollars was realized as the proceeds
and considering the two luncheons
at noon, this amount was very good.
Another delightful menu is being
arranged for next Wednesdays
luncheon by the chairman. Miss
Elizabeth Dolan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
ELECTRIC RAILROAD MEN
ASK FOR MORE PAY

CHICAGO, Feb. 1S.-Chiefs of the
Big Four railroad brotherhoods as
sembled here today to consider Pc
titions of employees of electric rail-
roads throughout the country for an
advance in wages. The wages of
these employees are settled by priv
ate agreement and they have no
status before the United States
railroad labor board, brotherhood
chiefs said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
COUNTY NEWS

BY STAFF Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 49,
Letters of administration were
granted to Frank Lipan of Roosevelt
on the estate of his wife, Agnes. The
personal estate is valued at $500
and the next of kin. a husband and
two brothers.
Letters of administration were
granted to William A. Spencer on
the estate of Estelle Mccarthy of
Raritan township. The personal
estate is $4,000. Four daughters
survive.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
Two soldiers Fined

NEW BRUNSWICK. Feb. IS
Two soldiers from Camp Raritan.
John II. Roth and Eugene Farrell.
arrested in New Brunswieky yes
terday afternoon for acting disor-
derby in the Opera House, and who
were also charged with attacking
Officer Samuel Boyce of New
Brunswick, after being placed un-
der arrest, were fined $50 each by
Recorder Tindell this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
PoDuIar Cuh Meets

The Popular Club met yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Charles petersen. of Brighton we
nue.. A vocal duet by members of
the club with cards and dainty re-
f~reshInenrs completed a most en-
joyable session.
Mrs. John L. Ware. of 1872 Cor
don street, will entertain the club
at next weeks session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
soc COM HOUSE NOTES ......
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soc COM HOUSE NOTES ......
The Barbara Freitchie Girls plan
ned a local theatre party at their
meeting in the Community House
last night and the ven is sched-
uled to take place Thursday night
of next week. [The club banner was
again discussed and Miss Ella Lar
sen was appointed a committee Of
one to consider details.
This afternoon the usual baby
clinic will be held at the Commun-
ity House. with a competent physi-
clan in charge and many of the
mothers will take advantage of the
opportunity offered them for their
children.
Troop No.s3 of the Girl Scouts
will meet at the Community House
tonight to participate in the usual
scout activities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
Meet at Miss DIVERS

The Edith CaYell club were enter
tanned last night at the home of the
president. Miss Regina Dryer. of
High street. and as no new business
was discussed, sewing took up the
greater part of the evening. Later
the hostess served refreshments.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Miss Ruelita Snyder. of
State street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
To Name Secretary soon

Although the committee appoint
ed by the Chamber of Commerce to
select a new secretary for the or
g~anization has received several ap-
plications, no one has been selected
as yet. From information obtained
today. however. it is likely that the
committee will decide upon a secre-
tary within a few days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
Lawrence

By Special Correspondent.
WOODBRIDGE, Feb. 18.-Law-
renee Connolly. three and a half
years old, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ber-
nard j. Connolly. of Grove street,
died last night. Funeral services
viii be held tomorrow morning
at IL o'clock. Interment will be in
st. James cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
Club Has Theatre Party

The Fl. and Fl. Sewing Circle at
tended the performance of the Hip
podrome in New York Wednesday.
The members who went were the
Misses Rose Hanfe and Katie Shye
and Mrs. Steve Smith, of ~Sayreville:
Mrs. George Mundy. Mrs. Joseph
Seguine and Mrs. Nels Hoyer, Of this
city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
Brnga Ladies TO Celebrate

Tomorrow night the Braga Ladies
will celebrate their fifteenth ami
versary in Frem hall and a delicious
supper has been prepared by the
members to be served at 0 o'clock.
Dancing with excellent music will
follow directly afterward with re-
freshments of coffee and cake served
later in the evening. A great many
have signed to be present at the
supper and all of these are asked 10
be there on time as the upper will
be served quite promptly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
80 FLEE TO SAFETY IN BIG
fire.; 5 ALARMS SENT IN
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last night. Gasoline aided the spread
of the fire at this place. The dam
age to the boat was estimated az
$500. An alarm of fire was turned
in from box 10 at the corner of
Water and Gordon streets. PATROL
man Hugh Steed received the report
of this fire.
Lieutenant John Morris received
a call about 2:20 o'clock yesterday
afternoon reporting a small fire at
the foot of Gordon street. The Lin
coin Hose Company was detailed to
the scene. The fire was in the grass
at hat place, and is believed to have
been caused by boys. Lieutenant
William Calvin received a call from
John Pfeiffer late yesterday after
noon reporting a fire in the meadows
at Maurer. The Mcclellan Hose
Company was detailed and extin-
guished the blaze.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
Outbreak Is Checked

TRIEST. Feb. 1S.-The outbreak
of typhus here appears to have been
completely checked and those iso-
lated with the disease are r~ecoverirS s.
Emigrants awaiting ship are under
the strietest observation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
Mortgage is Cancelled

bv VTdW OVTTEsFOHUFWT.
NEW BRUNSWICK. Feb. 10
In the Court of Common Pleas this
morning the application OF the c.
Pardee Works for cancellation of
the mortgage of Rebecca and Mar
Gus Spring. issued in 1870. was
signed by the court. The mortgage
amounted to $3.50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
Blue RirIs Meet.

The regular meeting of the Girls
Blue Bird Club took place at the
home OF Miss Annabel Kuzma last
night. Miss Marie Sharick, Of State
street. will entertain them at their
next session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18
Fire at South River

By Special Correspondent.
SOUTH RIVER, Feb. 1S:-Fire of
unknown origin destroyed a two
story frame building at Bissett
Brick Works about 8 o'clock last
night. The building was an old
structure and was said TO have been
burning a half hour before an alarm
was turned in for the. firemen. When
the firemen responded the building
was a mass of flames. The structure
burned to the ground. The loss is
estimated to be about $500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-18

The British and American Social
Club will hold their regular session
OF cards and entertainment In the
club rooms in Smith street tonight.
The membres are urged to be pres
ent.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1921-08-18

Miss Ruth Mcacham, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Meacham,
Tuesday morning was operated
upon at Rock Hill hospital for
appendicitis. Miss Mcacham 3
condition was reported satisfac-
tory by the hospital physicians
and she is expected TO be able to
return to her home in a few days.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1921-08-18
LEGION POST MEETS.
Ex-Service Men Act on Several
Matters of Importance

Eli Bales post, No. 43, Ameri
can Legion. of Fort Mill held i
special meeting Tuesday night. al
which Il number of matters of inn.
portance TO the ex-service men
We're acted upon.
The following delegates We're
elected TO represent the post at
the meeting of the State division
OF the Legion to be held in New
berry on September I and S: II.
i. Spratt. Geo. w. Potts, Brice
ID. tulp. Frederick Minis. .Jr.:
alternates, James II. Young. .Jr.,
Robert Bennett, Herbert Harris
W. B. Meacham. Jr.
by unanimous vote of the post
Il resolution was adopted imdors-
lhg an editorial which appeared
III the Fort Mill Times of july II
faNorng the legislation propos"t
hy the American Legion for AL
JuSted compensation for the cl.
service men and condrmning the
action of the South Carolina di-
VISION of the Legion and the con.
gr">S OF the United States for re
iu>InE Ia pass the proposed leg
I>lation
Twelve new members were a,!
drd to the roster of the post at
the meeting. 1t was decided To
hold picnic on Friday. Argus,
20, for the American Legion
members. the Fort Mill military
company and all other rX-Srrvic"
h!rn IN the community. The fam
Hes OF the cX-Srrvicr men and
rmllltlamrn also will be expected
t" attend the picnic. which will
be AT Spratt 5 spring, short dis
tancr from town. After dinner
there will be an exhibition drill
by the military company. foot
races, jumping contests and other
athletic events. followed by ball
game between the recently organ
lZrd teams Of the militiamcn and
tn" cN-Scrvlcr men. That night
there will be wrestling and box
ing matches in the armory of the
Tom Hall Guards.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1921-08-18
One Manager" for Election.

Tuesday five Fort Mill citizens
went TO the store of Young 4
Wolfe and east their ballots for
George w. Mckenzie for alder
man from Ward /. Neither of the
three managers appointed by
town council to conduct the clec-
1ion found it convenient to act
and the election was held by Jas.
Dung, Jr., who said the ballot
box had been left at the store of
Young 4 Wolfe. where he is IL
salesman, and that he did not
think II right to have men leave
their work and come to vote ONLY
to be disappointed by the non
attendance of the managers. Yes
terday one of the men appointed
to act aS manager of the election
said he was ready TO serve and
came up town Tuesday morntng y
for that purpose. but that find
ing neither Of the other men who
had been selected to serve with
hm in the neighborhood of the
ballot box he concluded there
would be no election and went
home.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1921-08-18
Kirby Known Here?

Numerous Fort Mill citizens
are confident that the 5. J. Kirby
hcId III the State penitentiary in
columbia III connection with the
murder OF the young auto trans
Ter driver, William Brazell, in
lexington county few nights
ago, lived as II boy on the farm
"t Magistrate }. K. Halle in Fort
Mill township II years ago. AT
that time there was ii family of
tenants named Kirby on MagiS-
rate Halle farm and in the
iamiIy were Il number of boys.
one OF whom was Robert Kirby.
who afterwards became IL locomO-
ave engineer for the Southern
railway with Il run between Co
lumbm and Charlotte. Robert
Kirby died several years ago. 5.
j. Kirby is thought to have been
ii brother of Robert Kirby. On
January 81, 1916, 5. }. Kirby was
convicted in the court at York
OF clubbing and robbing a man
on the outskirts of Rock Hill and
was sentenced to serve two years
IN the State penitentiary. He was
parOled after years imprison-
mont
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1921-08-18
Not "Joke,' Publicity Scheme.

Wrlimg lew days ago 10 a
friend OF his in Fort Mill. Col.
W. W. Ball. editor of The State,
who recently made Il motor trip
from Columbia to Charlotte: had
The following TO say about the
York county roads:
"Thr road through York coun-
~ was good and | cannot see why
Fort Mill township thinks about
joining North Carolina. How
ever, suppose that was II joke.
The York county roads were bet
ter than that between Pincville
and Charlotte.