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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31

with one of the concerns which
might be benefitte d. He said that
the law Mr. Somcgyi spoke OF did
not apply 10 steam railroads and
therefore was not applicable in thi3
case. The city. Senator Brown said.
has the power and right to permir
railroad sidil.gs Z be laid here both
under the city charter and state
law.
The ordinance Senator Brown
said, was advertised the same as al
other city ordinances and thercfofe
is as legal as any other passed by
the aldermen The counsel said fe
did not see that the action. was a
subterfuge and he believed The su-
preme court justice did not consider
il as such when he considered the
writ. Tie Lehigi Valley. he said,
had made application for the siding
and furnished two maps. the second
correcting tn first. With references.
TO the oppositio- from John Ser
the senator said his counsel haX
ed 20 show any definite reasons
the siding would iljure his prope-r.-Sr :
There Won 4 be sufficient room along
the sidewalk even with the siding On
High streei Ser ator Brown said, 20
allow the safe passage of peces-
trians. The counsel then spoke cf
the need o. industries in advancing
the city
"Are you going to make cow
pastu ure OF this town foreverT he
asked. "If you vote against this or
dinance you are going TO Kill the
goose tha- laid the golden egg, he
said in conclusion.
A. Clayton Clark. superintendent
of the Raritan Copper Works. said
one line of Mr. Somogyi's argument
was very weak--that of asking TWO
members of the board to pass owing
to their connection with concerns
interested. In a manufacturing city
OF this kind, Mr.. Clark said. It ~
expected that men holding pablic
office will be connected with various
concerns and asking them not to
vote on such questions is taking
from them the power of private
citizens. He said he believed ths
ordinance is for the benefit Of the
community at large as it viii mean
q bigger payroll.
John Pfeiffer. superintendent OF
the Henry Maurer & Sons brick
company. said that the interests OF
the city can be served in no better
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Esther Denish, twenty-one years
old, who lives at Oak street, Wood
bridge, was arraigned before Re-
corder Harold E. Pickersgill in the
police court yesterday afternoon
charged with shoplifting. The COM
plant was lodged against the woman
by George Sharp of Sharp & Hanson,
Smith street merchants, who accus-
ed her of the larceny of quantity o.
merchandise. A representative from
the Reynolds store was also present
with a similar charge.
The woman admitted her guilt
and after a reprimand by the recor-
der was ordered to pay the cost or
the goods, when the complainant de-
ciced not to press the charge of lar
ceny. A list of the stolen goods was
made and the woman held at police
headquarters until the money arriV-
co for payment.
Herman Vetter, former manager
of the Wagner meat market, was
acquitted OF the allegation OF theft
raade against him by officials OF the
meat company. The hearing was
held at a special session of the court.
II was claimed by the company
that Vetter, in his capacity as man
ager. had appropriated for his own
use the sum of s19.1S rendered the
establishment in payment for two
turkeys bought at Thanksgiving.
Harry Golenboek, as attorney for
vetter. showed conclusively that the
charge was false and the recorder
refused to hold Vetter for the grand
Jury as asked by the meat company.
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p A. Hdwe for Roller Skates,
Carpenter work and jobbing promptly
attended to. Geo H. Thompson. 81 Lewis
CT Phone l409-W
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Funeral Of willard snedeker

JAMESBURG. Dec. 31.-Williard
Snedeker, Jr., was laid to rest in the
Jameshurg cemetery today with mill
tary honors following the services
held last night al his home in Tren-
ton. Post 104 of the American Le-
gion OF Trenton conducted the serv--
ices at the house. The services at
Jamesburg today were held at the
Methodist church OF which he was
member. Rev. DR., Wolsfor. pastor
officiated. Star Post. American Le-
gion of Jamesburg acted as guard
OF honor and conducted the ritual
at che grave. Taps were sounded
following the firing Of the salute
ever the grave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31

Mr.. SOmogyi was the only counsel
appearing for those objecting TO the
passage of the ordinance which
would favor the cable works. He
said he represented John Seaman
who ownes property at the northwest
corner of High and Washington
streets and had numerous objec-
tions to make. Counsel said he had
been asked to appear by Prosecutor
Joseph E. Stricken, who was out
of the city last night, to appear in
his place at the hearing.
The people living on Buckingham
avenue and Hartford street will not
have ready access to their property
il the cable works siding is allowed.
Mr.. Somogy' maintained. He point
ed out that laws are being passed TO
eliminate grade crossings ana that
they are dangerous to the public.
Tho public's rights should be con-
sidered, he said. The counsel point
ed out that at least two of the al
dermen should pass on the vote as
they are connected with concerns
interested. Mr.. Waters with the ca
bic works and Mr.. Riedy with the
Lehigh Valley. He said that If the
aldermen persisted in passing the
ordinancea writ of certiorari would
likely be served during the meeting.
The ordinance. Mr.. Somo-yi said.
cannot be legally ressed as the per-
son 70 be benefited had not made
the ap lication and the ordinance
had not been properly posted or ad-
vertised. He maintained that the
Lehigh Valley ha not made the ap-
plication but the cable works had
made the request whereas the or
dinance granted permission 10 the
railroad company TO lay the track
and not the factory. The counsel
told tn ) al0ermer they had no right
to vote on tn measure when II came
I'D at the last meeting. In closing
he said tn cable works had resort.
TO a subterfuge in making il appear
as though the Lehigh Vail y COM
pany wanted a siding and was the
one 20 be benefited the most.
Senator Thomas Brown, the next
speake-, represented those desiring
the passage of the ordinance. He
said he could no see where any OF
the members wers disqualified in
voting on the ordinance as the alder
men have tn righ+ 70 exercise their
franchise even though connected
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CLAYTON'S CONDITION
STILL SERIOUS

NEW BRUNSWICK. Dec. S1:-
Surrogate Daniel W. Clayton, who
suffered a paralytic stroke a Few
days ago. spent restless night at
st. Peters hospital las. night. Ac-
cord,ng to reports from the hospital
the surrogate is suffering from pains
in the back of his head and his
condition is said to be serious.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31
ST IN WORKHOUSE TODAY,
rs SAME DAY YEAR AGO

NEW BRUNSWICK. Dec. 31:--
There are about sixty-seven inmates
in the county workhouse at the
-,resent time in contrast to twenty
Ire confined at the same time last
year, an increase of nearly 200 per
cent Most of the persons confined
at the present time were committed
for being drunk and disorderly or
for violation of the state prohibition
act.
Get an electric heater at Kelly Nc
Alinden Co. 9731-12-3o-2ts
Just the type of car you want. Cheyro-
let 4s0 Jefferson Motors, Inc.
s762-12-31-lts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31
X. OF C.

n. OF C.
Open House at the Club House,
Saturday evening, December 81.
1921, for members and friends.
DANCING, VAUDEVILLE.
CARDS. REFRESHMENTS
AND FAVORS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31
Funeral for Gregcr Gregersen

Funcfal IOf GreScf 0fcScrscH
Funeral services for Greger Han
sen Gregersen will be held Monday
afternoon at g. o'clock from the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Nels
Christensen, 470 Amboy avenue.
Rev. Robert Schlotter will officiate.
The interment will be in Alpine
cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31
TO THE PUBLIC

The Boss BARRIERS of Perth Amboy
hereby extend their best wishes for
a Happy and Prosperous New Year
to everybody.
The shops viii be closed Monday.
January 2.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31

II doesn't cost a fortune to run. Chew
rolet 490. Jefferson Motors. Inc.
9762-12-31-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31

See us for OIL and Gas Heaters Kelly
& McAlinden Co. sI5l-lz-5o-zt'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31

All parts accessible: easily repaired
Chevrolet 4se Jefferson Motors. Inc.
sTs2-I2-31-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31

Nothing TO buy but the license. Chevro-
let 490. Jefferson Motors, Inc.
g762-I2-31-Its
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Inst arrived Radiator and Hood Covers
for Ford cars: something new. Dorsey
Motors, Inc. Parts Dept ies New Bruins.
vrIck Ave 974s-12-sI-1ts
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p A. Hdwe. for Roller Skates,
Carpenter work and Jobbing promptl,
attended to. Geo H. Thompson. 81 Lewii
St Phone 140s-W.
5475-6- Wed Sat- tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31

Amboy Ave. s2s-5 room flat; improve
rnents Inquire 443 Amboy Ave.
s76s-12-3i-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31

Electric Heaters at ss.75 at Kelly &
McAlinden Co. S1s1-lz-Se--t-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31

Electric Heaters will do the trick. Kelly
& McAlinden Co. s1Sl-lz-SV-zt'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31

Heat your house with Steam Hot Wa
ter or Pipeless furnace on monthly pay
ments r J. Larkin. 2s7 Mcclellan ST
Phone 5s5-R. M w fs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-31

p. A. Hdwe. tor Electric Gifts.
Flexible Flyer sleds at Kelly McAlin.
den co. s731-i2-3c- "a
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
MCASKILL
COUPLE WE'D SUNDAY

Mr.. J. F. Stephens and Miss
Alice Kidd, both of McCaskill,
were married at the home of
Esq. Brice Beene at 2:30 o'clock
last Sunday afternoon, Esq.
Beene officiating. The marriage
was a quiet affair and proved a
surprise to many friends of the
contracting parties.
Mr.. Stephens is one of the
most substantial and enterpris-
ing farmers of the McCaskill
community and his bride, who
was a former neighbor, is a
popular young woman of Nc.
Caskill
The many friends of Mira and
Mrs. Stephens will join the
Telegraph in extending con
gratulations and good wishes.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27

Uncle John" slipped us the in
formation, and proudly, too.
that ne is now a great-granj-
father. A nine-pound son was
born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Bishop of Mena on May u. The
mother is the daughter of Mr..
Willie Holt of Mena, eldest son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Holt
of Washington.
Mr.. Holt also takes pride in
the possession of a Confederate
honor medal, issued him thru
Camp Gratiot for service in the
Sixties, and he thinks it only
fitting that he pass this on to
the new great-grandson, whose
father saw service in the World
War, to be preserved from gen.
GRAFTON to generation.
Mr.. Holt is seventy-three
years of age and his wife has
almost reached that age. They
are both enjoying good health
and are happy and contented.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
PROGRESS BEING MADE
ON The HIGHWAY HERE
Forces at Work at Both Ends of
District.

A large force of laborers and
teams have been busy the past
-----' ting up the grade for
the Washington and Columbus
gravel road. Splendid progress
is being made. Crawling will
be started on the Columbus end
of the road next Monday, ac-
cording to Captain Dodd, super
intendant of construction work.
The Washington and Colum-
bus road is included in the
Washington, Columbus ant
Hope Improvement Dist.
Work on the road between
this city and Hope was started
Tuesday by a crew of laborers
under Mr.. Doole City. Ground
was broken on this road Tues
day morning at what is known
as the "Dick Mitchell HILL" two
miles from town. The right-of-
way is also being cleared on
this road, but this work will be
light when compared to the
Washington-Columbus end OF
the road. The survey follows
closely the old road bed, so
there will be little clearing to
do and it will be necessary TO
remove but little fencing.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27

springs planting often gives
good results. 1t will be neces-
sary in some cases to inoculate
for clover. This is an easy mat
ter and once inoculated will
last always, if you continue to
grow clover on your land.
Don't try to take in all of
your waste land in one season.
This would be too big an ex-
pense. Take in a little each
season. Stop it from washing
away. Land without vegeta-
ton is soon ruined. We must
remember that the first few
inches of soil is the best we
have, and we must care for it
in such a way that it will not
lose its fertility.
Look over your farm and see
if you have any land that is
not paying its way. If so, try
to work out some plan to elm
mate this waste.
Columbus, Ark, May &c.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
OIL FLOW EXPEI
AT TYCAP CA
Gas ShOwingS' CaSed
HackthOrn, H
Optin'

Work at the Tycap Co.'S Ma
son No. l Well, located two and
Cne-half miles northwest of
Washington, continues without
interruption and the hole has
been lowered about one hundred
feet during the past week.
Strong gas showings, have been
observed in the slush nit after
bailing for the past three days,
but this was cased off yester-
day. The drill went thru fifty
feet of gray sand rock and is
now again working in a stiff
dark red gumbo. 1t is in this
formation that the gas show
ing was experienced, gas bub-
bling up thru the mud when
the bailer was emptied.
A night and day shift is be-
ing used at the well now, an
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
MAKING THE WASTE
LAND OF COUNTY PAY

written for the Telegraph by
R. E. Jackson, Agriculturist)
On almost every farm in
Hampstead County there is a
small amount of land that does
not make enough to pay the
taxes. This land is an expense
to the owner. 1t costs as mitch
as the good land; tire tax has
t. be paid on it, and yoT mon
ey is tied up in twith no inter-
est. Something should be done
with this idle land. You can
not afford to own this kind of
land-you would be better of
if you would give it away if you
continue to follow the practice
of letting it lay idle.
Most of our land is good for
something. We must find out
what it is good for and put 1t
to work. Now is the time to
plant; what can we put on this
land to build it up and at the
same time make expenses?
Some of the best crops for
poor sandy soils arae, cow
peas. soy beans, velvet beans
and peanuts. For lime soils
sweet clover, cowpeas, soy
beans and other clovers. The
clovers should be planted in the
fall to get best results, but
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
EXERCISES MARK
SCHOOL CLOSING
Columbus High Has Excellent
CiOSiHg-Tedchers for the
Next Term.
Special to the Telegraph.

Special to the Telegraph.
Columbus, May 26.-The clos
ing exercises of the Columbus
school was well attended last
Thursday and Friday nights.
Thursday night was given over
to the primary grades and as
usual their program was splen-
didly rendered, showing some
very efficient coaching by those
who had them in charge. The
Grammar grades and the High
School pupils had a combined
program which was very enter
tanning, and especially does the
rendering of "You told me so
with your eyes" by Miss Paul
Inc Clendenin deserve mention.
She was at perfect ease and
there was a richness in her tone
not often found among those of
her age and training.
The school board has elected
the following members of the
faculty for the ensuing year:
Mrs. 7. c. Wilson, principal;
Miss Frances Davis, Miss Ma
mie Wilson, primary grades;
Miss Ninette Autrey, domestic
science, and Mr.. R. E. Jackson
instructor Smith-Hughes Agri-
culture. Miss Emma Johnson
will not have her music class at
the school building next year as
the music will be independent of
the school, but she will take any
who care to take music and she
will offer her services on special
occasions to the literary teach
ers in preparation of programs
ito be rendered before the public.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
N. R. OFFICIALS
HERE TUESDAY

Captain Baker of st. Louis,
head of the National Red Cross
in this district, which includes
Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana
and a part of Texas, was in the
city Wednesday. lie was ac-
companied here by Mr.. Cole
man, district treasurer and
chief Clerk. with temporary
-headoSefser ers at, Texarb2na' az 1
Miss Noonan, who has charggSss 4
relief work in the storm-swG
area of Hampstead county and
has a temporary Office at Hope.
These officials of the Nation
al Red Cross held a conference
with the local storm relief COM
mittee, headed by Rev. Laurie
C. Gatlin, regarding relief work
already accomplished and re-
habilitation work which the
Red Cross organization is un-
dertaking.
1t was brought out that since
taking over the work from the
local committee the National
Red Cross had expended over
Sl,500.00 in the storm area as
signed to Washington alone and
that there was much more to be
done. In first aid relief the To-
cal committee had previously
dispensed S450.00 in cash and
provisions and large quantities
of clothing. Volunteer labor
was also sent out from time to
time to assist in rebuilding
homes. The local committee
had a balance in the bank of
$213.00, which was supplement
ed with a like amount by the
National Red Cross and will
be checked out as needed.
The Red Cross representa-
tives praised the local COM
mittee highly for the efficient
assistance given the sufferers
before the National organiza-
tion was on the job and for
keaI ty cooperation since.
Captain Baker reported that
a total of 259 destroyed homes
in the entire devastated area
are being rebuilt by the Nation
al Red Cross.
The Red Cross officials re-
turned to Hope Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
SUSPECTED OF CRIMINAL
ASSAULT INTENTIONS
Young Negro Held In the Pres
colt Jail.

Raymond Fields, 1S year old
negro boy who is said to live
at Vaudeville, was arrested
no suspicion of having attempt
ed criminal assault on a white
woman across the line in Neva-
da county last Friday after
noon. He was carried to Pres
colt and placed in Jail to await
preliminary trial.
At three o'clock last Friday
afternoon Mrs. Tye, who lives
on the Ben Baker place Ia
miles from Hope in Nevada
county, saw Fields on the back
porch of the house. No one was
81 H. l,o,,ss~ Sz>NCpV eisS ss>s--.s.i
AZ Sl7e o,1's vs.Rsmall children. Sh'
becs. .sarmed and rafr-frUH
the house across a field in
search of help. 1t is alleged
that Fields followed her thru
the field gate and was attempt
ing to overtake her when she
came across some neighbors,
who apprehended Fields and
held him until officers arrived.
News of the supposed at
tempted rape was 'phoned to
Hope and County Judge Wash
Hutson, Deputy Sheriff Jim
Bearden and others sped to the
scene in a car, arriving about
twenty minutes after Fields
had been taken into custody.
1t is said that Fields denied
any criminal intentions but did
not offer satisfactory explana-
nation of his presence on the
Baker porch.
Mrs. Tye was the victim of a
criminal assault by negro
about eleven years ago. Her
assailant at that time was
lynched by a mob.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
GETTING READY
FOR THE RUSH
Large Force Employed On p. q
N. W. R'y Getting Ready
For Fruit Shipments.
Special to the Telegraph.

Special to the Telegraph.
Toxic, May 26.-The Prescott
& Northwestern R'y officials
have a large force of track men
at work, getting the line in
shape to handle the heavy fruit
and vegetable shipments, which
will begin to move about July
Is. Everybody will be busy and
there will be lots of work for
large force of laborers during
the harvest rush along the P. &
N. w. R'y this season.
The Toxic Special school cleo
tion, held at the school building
Saturday, May 21, resulted in
the following patrons being
elected directors: NJ L Stewart,
President of Board; H. r. Holt,
Secretary; Hayne Hutchinson,
T. d. Stewart, r. A. Sanford
and c. R. Higgins. A twelve
mill tax was voted unanimous
ly, which assures a full term of
school on a cash basis.
Miss Lena Wray of Nashville
is spending the weekend visit
ing Miss Trula Holt.
Mrs. Sarah Stephens of Blew
ins visited the family of H. R.
Holt few days the past week.
Mrs. Rufe Low and Mrs Jack
Clawson of Bismark, Okla, are
guests of the families of NJ. L.
Stewart and H. E. Holcomb this
week.
Buell. Tilgham of this place
was taken in charge by our ef-
ficient sheriff, j. NJ. Dotson, and
Deputy Ebert Robins recently
are carried to Little Rock, to
be placed in the State Hospital
for treatment of nervous di-
seases.
Sidney Phillips and wife of
Ashdown spent Sunday in this
village,visiting the family of
Mrs. Phillips parents, who be-
fore her marriage was Miss
Gussie Holt.
Mrs. Isaac Davis, wife of I'm
Gle Isaac Davis living east of
Toxic some three miles, hap
pened to the very painful mis-
fortune of getting her right
arm broken Sunday afternoon.
While very painful, we are hop
ing for a speedy recovery.
Miss Trula Holt leaves June
l for a visit to Oklahoma and
Texas points with relatives. She
will be absent for about six
weeks.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
DAMAGE FROM HAIL AT
COURTHOUSE REPAIRED

County Judge Wash Hutson
was in the city on Monday hav-
ing the damage done at the
courthouse by the recent storm
repaired. Many window lights
were broken out of the building
by the large hail stones which
preceded the storm. The to-
tai cost of replacing these lights
was S68.15.
Judge Hutson is looking close
ly after the county property
and is keeping it up In good
shape.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
MERCHANTS TO CLOSE
FOR DECORATION DAY

We the undersigned mer-
chants Of Washington, Ark,
agree to close our places of
business on Monday to observe
the legal holiday of Decoration
Day.
Signed w. J. Johnson &
Company, Washington State
Bank, Farmers Mercantile Co.,
J. J. Tyson, Card G. Moses, G.
w. Rosenbaum Washington
Hardware & Furniture Co.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
-F'dIs frfee4e 4 yAsaGENENTS

J. P. Baker, local justice of
the peace, requests the Tele-
graph man to inform the pub
lie that he has mede arrange
ments with J. F.. Dugger for
the impounding of any stock
that might be taken up under
the provisions of the new stock
law. Parties taking up such
stock may take them to the
Dugger pasture without con-
sulting Justice Baker before
hand if it is inconvenient to get
in touch with him.
There are very few cattle or
horses to be seen on the outside
in the vicinity of Washington
since the-stock law went into
effect May 9. An occasional
calf or yearling, however, is
still to be seen running at large.
A few cattle have already been
emopanded here and the own
ers suffered the penalty.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
REVIVAL SERVICES AT
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The series of revival meet
ings at the local Presbyterian
church, which began last Sum
day, are being continued thru
the week. Rev. Sullivan, the
pastor, who is conducting the
services, is doing excellent
preaching and a good attend
ance is had at both morning and
evening services. Services are
held at 9:3O each morning and
6 in the evening.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
CHARGED WITH THREAT
AGAINST A KINSMAN

Rufus Neal, a mechanic of
the Liberty neighborhood, was
arrested yesterday afternoon by
Deputy Sheriff Robins on a
charge of threatening the life
of his brother-in-law, Posey
Neal. He was brought to town
and made bond for his appear
ance in Justice Bakers court
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock
when the charge will be investi-
gated.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27

Sheriff Jim Dotson announces
that there will be a singing at
Shower Springs at 2 o'clock in
the afternoon of the second
Sunday in June. All singers
and lovers of music are invited
to come. Take a song book
along with you.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27

Mrs. R. B. Williams, Mrs.
Lula Booker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Lowthorpe, DR.. and Mrs.
Smiley, Brice Williams and
Paul Booker, all of Texarkana,
were guests at Hotel Black last
Friday, spending the day in
their old home town. Mrs. Dor
sey McRae of Hope was also
one of the party.
Washington telegraph., 1921-05-27
ALL-DAY SINGING AT
PATWOS NEXT SUNDAY

There is to be an all-day sing
ing at Patmos next Sunday and
q large number of music lovers
are expected to be present. The
singing will be in charge of
County Judge Wash Hutson.