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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-14
"Hard Times" For
Marriage License
Clerk In New York

New York. Nov. 14.-While else
where in the country more people arc
being married this year than ever be-
fore in New Iork times are duller
than usual for the license clerks and
the ministers. Government statistici-
ans recently concluded the 1921 crop
of weddings would be a bumper one.
with Dan Cupid harvesting 1900, 900
brides and just as many husbands
from the fields Of the minated. And
yet New York cftf's record probably
will SHOW at least 5000 fewer mar
riages than in 1920 or 1919.
There are eaSier tasks than giving
an explanation for this nationwide
epidemic of modifying in a year when
millions are unemployed and as many
more are sbroOding over decreases in
their incomes. So say the sociologists
and others with pendants for find
ing out What they call the why of
things. But it is not distressingly
futile to seek a reason for the ct
thai only 56,501 licenses were issued
up to a recent date here this year
compared to 53.065 in the correspond.
ing period of 1920.
In the first place. they will tellsyou
at the license bureau that there are
fewer immigrants than in the past,
because of the restriction laws. I'm
married aliens always had a habit Of
coming over here to enjoy freedom.
and then almost immediately fiinging
part of it away at the altar.
Many young men who might other
wise wed aver that when the land-
lords would get through debating
their pocketbooks not enough would
remain to calm the butcher, the baker
and those who deal in silk stockings,
cosmetics. subway tickets. coats. suits
and the other things needed by house
wives. such as needles for darning tho
husbands socks and rolling pins to
fashion biscuits and maintain order.
Even when the New York sutton
has the money he often seems unable
to locate a home. This condition is
common. Because Of the home short
age. many young things after their
conventional dizzy honeymoon return
to live with the girls family or the
mans. Perhaps from this will como
a new field Of humor. the son-in-law
and daughter-in-law jokes that would
give mother-in-law a long-awaited re-
lief.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-14

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WHAT HE REMEMBERS.

WHAT HE REMEMBERS.
sometimes he forgets that his collar
is soiled
And carries the signs Of the Kay he
has toiled;
Sometimes he forgets what is proper
to do.
He will travel for days without shin
ing a shoe;
He forgets his engagements and goes
Unmindful of all that his business
friends say.
But Just ask his wife. and she'll
proudly reply
That he's Y forgotten to kiss her
goodbye.
Ills methods are careless-there,s No
doubt Of =
Men a that he'll promise and let
them down fiat
Because he forgets, and they frs-
= his is s eens, +; ~hsae-sr
But his children will tell vo, NJ
makes them his pets
And the things they have - fcr
he forgets.
And his wife will declare with a light
in her eye
goodbye.
He's not much to look at. his fortune
la small.
But he owns 2 treasure that's richer
than all;
They AZ happy sosetner. and nobody
Because Of the duties no often for
gets.
So what Of his clothing ana VIVA, ~
his style7
The life that he's living n .ur.,x
worth while.
His wife says he's splendid. ana like-
wise do L.
For hss peyer forgotten to Iii III,
goudbyeY
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-14

the long run many Of the workmen who received
high wages did not benefit by them because Of the
vastly increased cost of living, and many producers
OF commodities failed to benefit by high prices be-
cause of the enhanced labor costs. But during the
process the entire scale of costs was advanced and
it is the reaction from that condition which we are
now experiencing.
The suggestion has been made, and it carries
with it considerable force; that it would have been
better had the entire country been placed Units in
!dustrial activities under a modified system of mar
tial law in which the price of everything labor,
natural products, and manufactured goods, should
have been determined by governmental authority
and from which fixed prices no variation should be
permitted. Had that been done there would have
been no such increase in costs as the country has
experienced. Wages would not have advanced as
they have done, and increased wages would not
have furnished an excuse for the enormous advance
in the price of commodities. The entire scale of
costs would have remained perhaps not exactly at
the pre-war level, but not far above it, and we
should not now be struggling with the problem of
how to climb down from the dizzy heights of the
costs of the past few Years without experiencing a
fatal fall.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-14

Continued Tomorrow Evening.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-14
AMERICAS DESIRE.

President Harding: We harbor no fears;
we have no sordid ends to serve; We suspect no
enemy; we contemplate or apprehend no con>
quest. Content with what we have, we seek
nothing which is another's. We only wish to do,
with you, that finer, nobler thing which no nation
can do alone. e x s. IS Our hundred millions
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
JAMESBURG

Christopher Murray, an old Of
fender. was arrested by Borough
Marshal F1llhower charged with be-
ing drunk and disorderly. He ad-
mitted the charge and at a hearing
before Justice of the Peace Paxton,
fined $25. "Christy" pleaded so
f~ervently and made such a plea to
be allowed to go to his employer to
get the cash that Justice Paxton let
him go and he is going yet. A sixty
day sentence awaits Murray when he
is apprehended.
The Misses Helen Dawson and
Ethel Elliott gave a delightful week
end party at Manasquan Beach
where they were spending a week.
Games appropriate to the occasion
were enjoyed and refreshments were
served. Those present were: Misses
Marion Smith. Helen Smith, Tillie
Dawson. Lizzie Dawson. Messrs.
John Curry, A. H. Vanderveer, Harry,
Conwill. James Broadhead. William
Herrick, Earl Reid.
John Rogers, of Pleasantville, a
guest of his brother. Albert Rogers.
returned home Wednesday after a
two weeks stay in town. He re-
sided here over a quarter century ago
and notes with pride the rapid
growth of the borough.
John Paladino has made the ex-
cavation for the foundation for his
new barber shop to be erected ad-
joing the Clarence Bennett garage on
Railroad venue
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
PERSONALS

Miss Sarah M. Jones, of Rector
street, leaves today for Princeton,
N. j., where she has accepted q
position in the high school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Tatton, of
Madison avenue, are entertaining
the formers sister of New York.
The Rev. f. D. Neidermeyer, of
Market street, has returned after
spending the summer at Milford,
Conn.
Miss Ruth Shoe, of Gordon street,
has returned after spending seven
weeks In Elizabeth.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Newton and
| sons, Of New Brunswick. spent Tues
day with Mrs. Fred Martin of Cor
don street.
Miss Persis Snodgrass, of the Red
Cross, has returned after spending
her vacation at Bright Water, l.. L.,
and Lake George.
Miss Grace Hawk, Of Gordon
street, has returned after spending
| the summer at Belvidere.
The Misses Jane. and Myrtle War
| rem have returned to their home In
Gordon street after spending several
weeks in Maine.
Carl Peterson, of Lewis street, has
returned after spending the summer
at Budd Lake.
Miss Beatrice Chisholm, of Rec
tor street, has returned from Brock
ton, Mass, where she spent the
summer.
Mrs. Adolph Brogger, of Gordon
street, and Mrs. Eugene Dieterly, of
Smith street, are spending a week
at Cairo, N. Y.
Miss Johanna Damgaard. of
Brighton avenue. has returned after
spending a month with her sister.
Mrs. Frank Marsh, in Washington,
D. c.
Washington street, have moved to
Fords avenue, Fords. Mr.. Miller Is
assistant cashier of the City National
Bank.
Miss Myrtle Eldridge, of Oakland,
Cal, is teaching in the local gram
mar school in place of Mrs. Louise
Shepherd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Richards
and family, of Gordon street, have
returned after spending a. few days
in Bethlehem, Pa.
Bernard Greenbaum has returned
to his home in High street after ten
weeks at Budd Lake.
Miss Elizabeth Oliver, of Catalpa
avenue, has returned after spending
some time with her sister, Mrs.
Anthony La Gattuta, Of Bound
Brook.
Miss Helen M. Grannis, librarian,
Is at Saratoga for her vacation.
Miss Ida Sacarny, of Oak street,
left last night on a ten days trip to
Canada.
Master Charles Seel, Jr., of Me-
tuchen, formerly of this city. is at
the City Hospital recuperating after
an operation for appendicitis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
CHEESE STOLEN FROM
STORAGE PLACE IN CITY

Two smallfrobberies were reported
to the police department this morn
ing. In one instance Greenspan's
news stand at Madison avenue and
Smith street was entered and the
other case involved the theft of a
number of cheeses stored in a gar
age on Washington street.
Cigars, cigarettes and candy val
ued at $25 comprised the loot taken
by thieves forcing the door of the
news stand some time last night.
Staples holding the door were pried
out.
A bearing scraper was the tool
employed in forcing rear window
of Zerulo's garage last night, when
cheeses numbering 112 were remov-
ed from the garage where they had
been stored. Some time during h
night neighbors heard a truck stop
near the building and 1t is believed
that the robbers got the cheeses
away in that Although liz
cheeses were removed from the gar
age, not all of them were taken
away. officer William Seiboth was
detailed this morning to investigate
the incident and found forty-one
lying in the yard behind the build
ing.
The bearing scraper used in fore
ing the window was also found lying
on the ground.
The cheeses each weighed twenty
five pounds and that particular va
riety is said to be worth at least 81
a pound.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ELECT WILLIAM J. NOLAN

William j. Nolan was elected
grand knight Of the San Salvador
Council No. 20. Knights of Column
bus. at the annual election held last
night at the club house in High
street. Mr.. Nolan succeeds Grand
knight James A. Murray, who has
been at the head of the council for
the past two years.
Mr.. Nolan was the deputy grand
knight for the past year. h other
officers selected were deputy grand
knight, John V. Burke; chancellor,
James j. Degan; warden, John
Campbell; treasurer, John Brennan;
advocates. Joseph LaFlamme; finan-
cial secretary. William Maloney: re-
cording secretary. Frank A. Hurley:
organist, Fred O'Briep; trustees. Leo
Burke and Joseph Degan; outer
guard, Cornelius Kelley: inside guard
liver Larsen; delegates to the state
convention, William ]. Nolan and
James A. Murray; ~alternates, John
j. Quinn and Frank A. Hurley.
The installation of the newly cleo
ted officers will probably take place
at the next meeting. Thursday. Sep
TENDER 22. The committee in charge
Of the lawn fete to be held this month
reported that the preparations for
that affair are being rapidly COM
pleted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
sIouak Climb at Session

The Slovak Independent Political
Club met again last night, twenty
FIVE new members being admitted,
boosting the membership up to 100.
John A. Kozusko, Joseph Seaman
and Joseph Powers, all candidates
for the Democratic aldermanic NOM
nation in the sixth ward. were pres
ent and spoke. Rev. Joseph Szuchy
and John Seaman were also present
and spoke.
The club has completed all ar
rangements for the dance to be held
Wednesday night, September 81. in
the Slovak Auditorium. 1t has been
definitely decided to hold a school
of instruction for all Slovak non-
citizens desiring to secure their citi-
zenship papers. The next meeting
of the club will be held Sunday night
at 6 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
PAST GRANDS NIGHT
FOR ODD FELLOWS

Independent Order Odd Fellows
numbering more than 100 gathered
at the meeting of Valhalla Lodge No.
275, last night at Odd Fellows Hall.
Besides the members of the lodge
there were visitors from Hackensack.
Passaic, Plainfield and Lawrence
lodge. this city. The occasion was
Past Grands' Night" when all OF
the chairs were filled by past grands
of the lodge. Past Grand J.. X. Jen-
sen presided throughout the meet
ing.
There was an election of grand
lodge officers and a representative to
the grand lodge session to be held at
Asbury Park. October s. 8. and Z.
Past Grand Chris Aggersen was man,
ed the representative. Three appli-
cations for membership were receiv-
ed and arrangements were made for
the first degree at the next meeting,
Among the grand lodge officers
who were present and addressed the
meeting were Deputy Granu Master
Charles Fl. Baker. of Newark; Grand
| Warden Andrew Stetzer. of Hacken-
sack; Past Grand Master George R.
| Dalrymple. of Passaic; Past District
| Deputy Grand Master Alexander
Muir. of Plainfield. and District Dep
uty Grand Master Emil Schuseter, Of
Elizabeth
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
.DUNELLEN SCHOOL
SUIT Is STARTED

NEW BRUNSWICK. Sept. o.
Sheriff Wyckoff has served papers
in a Mercer county supreme court
action brought by Piper Bros. of
Trenton against the Apgar Construc-
ton Company, Board of Education
of Dunellen and John Noble Pierson
& Son of Perth Amboy. The plain
tiffs allege that on January Z, 1920,
the Apgar company engaged their
company to furnish heating equip
ment for the Dunellen school. The
other two defendants are charged
with guaranteeing payment when
this work had been completed, and
none of the firms have made pay
ment to date.
Notice of a chancery court action
has been filed in the county clerks
office by Charles Stark who is bring
ing action against Emil o. and Mar
tina Buchanan for fulfillment of an
agreement of March s, 1921. 1t is
charged that the defendants held
some land in trust for the plaintiff
and refuse to turn same over to its
rightfuI n The land is situated
at Prospect and Buchanan streets in
New Market.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
MEETS MONDAY NIGHT

The monthly meetings of the
Foreign Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian church will be
resumed with a meeting of thanks
on this coming Monday night at s
o'clock in the chapel in Rector
street. Instead Of holding the first
fruits meeting as has been the IS
tom In former years, it was thought
more appropriate this year. after the
delightful summer vacations which
so many have enjoyed, to hold a
meeting of thanks and call the offer
ing a thanks offering.
The president, Mrs. G. w. Tyrrell,
will preside over the interesting pro-
gram which has been prepared un-
der the direction of Mrs. G. M. Lid
die as chairman and her committee.
They have been most fortunate In
securing the Rev. l.. v. Bushman,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church in Woodbridge, to lecture or
present Day Conditions in China
Mrs. Bushman will sing and ther.
will be other musical numbers. The
meeting, 1t is presumed. will be un-
usually large as it marks the first OF
the fall season and those who at
tended the meetings of last year will
remember them for their educative
and entertaining programs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
PROSECUTOR GETS
ANONYMOUS LETTERS

NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. o.
ANONYMOUS letters continue to pour
into the Office of Prosecutor Joseph
H. Stricken in reference to alleged
violations of the state prohibition
enforcement act in various parts of
the county, it vas learned this
morning at the prosecutors office.
These communications are re-
ceived despite the fact that on nu-
merous occasions the prosecutor has
pointed out that such letters con-
tanning no definitely substantiated
facts are useless in running down
the cases.
In a statement this morning Pros
ecutor Stricken again made it clear
that names, dates, places and tangi-
BILE evidence must be submitted be-
fore action may be taken by his
office. Persons having such infor-
nation are requested to secure a
i rsonal interview with the prosecu-
tor in order to give him the definite
information. and it was stated that
all such interviews would be treated
coaddentiallys
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
SHOT
AT PORT READING

WOODBRIDGE, Sept. 9.-While
handling a rifle he was trying to sell.
Frederick Meier. twenty-six years
old of Port Reading, accidentally
shot Robert Brown, eighteen, also of
Port Reading, last night. Brown was
shot through the stomach and is in
the Railway hospital. An operation
was performed last night, and his
condition this morning was said to
be favorable.
Meier, it Is said, took Brown to
the hospital and then gave himself
up to the Woodbridge authorities. A
charge of atrocious assault and bat
terry has been preferred against him,
and he is being held pending the
outcome of Browns injury. 1t is
said Meier was trying to sell the
rifle to Brown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
Y. NJ. c. A. CIambake Today.

Many Oh inc iHellpeTs VI the N'
c.. A. business mems gymnasium
class, together with their wives and
woman friends, are attending the an
nual outing and clam-bake being
held at Pfeiffer's farm, between
Fords and Metuchen, this afternoon.
Athletic events, including foot races,
novelty contests, baseball and volley
ball games, have been arranged by
Physical Director S. c. Pew who will
conduct the various activities. The
bake will be served at 6 o'clock, nav
ing been prepared by Carl c. Chris
Jensen and Mrs. War Larsen. TINS
is the first year the outing has been
held SO near home, former aifalrs
have been at Peri au Peck. A loca-
ton nearer home was selected to
allow for those to attend who can
not leave business early in the ar
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
MISS METZEND0RF
Is GIVEN SHOWER

Miss Anna Metzendorf, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Metzendorf,
whose marriage to DR.. Edward
Klein, also of this city, takes place
on Sunday. Sept. Is in the Hotel
Savoy in New York, was given a
shower by her sorority, the Sigma
Epsilon Girls last night at her home
in High street. Although 1t is the
custom Of the sorority to give a
shower for each member before her
marriage, Miss Metzendorf was
taken quite by surprise at the pre-
s~entation of the handsome gift of
the club, an imported cedar chest,
and the pretty gifts from the soro-
which 1t contained. Miss Metzen-
dorf is the third member to n
nounce her engagement since the
sorority was formed last year.
The gift presentation was quite
novel. two of the girls acting as
pall-bearers bringing the chest into
the room to the tune of the wedding
march, after which the guest of
honor, seated in the middle Of the
floor, examined the gifts. Later
supper was served around a table
effectively decorated in rose and
white, while a miniature wedding
with a bride and groom occupied
the immediate center under dainty
flower umbrella. Each member
found a verse appropriate to the
bride-to-be on her placard which she
read aloud. Hidden fortunes and
paper hats were disclosed in the
paper snappers and the supper in
cluded a shower cake with the SYM
bolic ring, penny and thimble hid
den therein. Fact guest found a
souvenir doll dressed in clever fash
ion at her plate. Toasts were clev-
erly given and after the spread the
evening ended with dancing and
jolly entertainment.
Among the guests present were
the Misses Gladys Sheyer, Sally
Michaels, Theresa kreielsheimer,
Irene Gross. Leonora Margaretten,
Lillian Mann and Mitzie Kemeny
and Mrs. Resnicoff, members of the
sorority; the Misses Pauline Philo,
Klein, Dora Margaretten,
Adele Abrahamer, Victoria Metzen-
dorf, Nettie Wedeen, Rose Kam-
holtz Stella Metzendorf and Mrs.
David MetZendorf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
BIG ATTRACTIONS TOMORROW
AT YACHT CLUB HERE

The equatic meet planned for to-
morrow afternoon by the Raritan
Yacht Club will start off promptly
at 2:30 o'clock with a sailboat race
over a IA mile course. Five en-
tries for the event have been received
for this race, the course is from the
yacht club to the long pier at South
Amboy, thence around the light
house and returning to the yacht
club. The circuit will be made twice
thus affording a good view of the
entire race from the shore.
en- entries have been registered
for the motor boat contest which
will cover a "a mile course, also in
plain view of the Bluff and yacht
club pier. The course will take in
the stretch from the club dock to the
monument and return, making the
circuit twice. The new course a
been laid out in preference to the
previous route for the reason that 1t
makes a shorter ace and permits
shore watchers to observe the prog
ress of the competing craft.
Swimming matches are to be a
of the afternoon, a number
of contests having been arranged
for both men and women. Included
these are a 240 yard dash
for men and a diving contest, while
a speed dash is planned for the
women. Canoe races and COMPETE
tons will be included in the events
for the afternoon. Suitable prizes
are to be awarded the winners of all
The event will come to n close
Saturday night with a dance for club
members and their friends to be
/ cid il the assembly rCCm If tic
S,L-ht club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
MAY QUASH INDICTMENT
AGAINST new YORK LAWYER

NEW BRUNSWICK. Sept. o.
A motion to quash the indictment
against Alfred P. Rowe, the New
York attorney indicted by the grand
jury some time ago, will be made
on Friday morning 1t was learned
from the prosecutor. this morning.
What ground would form the basis
of the motion was not given.
Rowe was indicted by the grand
jury after his attempt to get the sig
natures of the relatives of the fire.
men killed in the grade crossing ac-
cident in Perth Amboy affixed to
documents allowing him a certain
percentage of whatever damages re-
ceived in compensation for the death
of the firemen. After the return
ing of the Indictment, Rowe was
notified to appear. but failed to COM
ply with the order.
John Winant, an attorney of Jer-
sey City. representing Rowe, appear
ed in the prosecutors Office today
had given a surety bond for $1,000 on
an order from Judge Peter DAILY.
The statement vas later verified.
In commenting upon the action
Prosecutor Stricken said that while
it was not usual to allow bail in such
cases it was perfectly regular pro-
vided the order al given by the
county judge.
Intimation was received through
Rowe's attorney last week that he
would apply to the federal courts in
the matter of the Indictment on the
ground that the state law prohibiting
him to practice in New Jersey after
being regularly licensed in New
York was coniscatory but it has
been learned that such an action
would not be allowed.
1t has also been intimated that
criminal libel actions will be insti-
tuted against newspapers that have
| carried stories on the matter but
nothing definite has been discovered
as yet in reference to any such &C.
tons.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-09
PERTH AMBOYS DEFEND THE
FIRE BELL and FACTORIES
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kill. It's a hard and dreary journey
hal our neighbor has to go, and the
road is mighty rocky in this land of
pain and woe; but it's surely that
old railroad that our neighbors tells
about, that has filled his cup of woe
so full and turned his hope to doubt;
it's the constant daily travel on that
Staten Island train that mars the
joy and gladness and brings the sad
refrain; for who can stand a journey.
every day to York and back, on a
train with one not knowing whether
on or off the track.
We'd like to be obliging and lend
a helping hand and help to pick the
thorns and such from off the dreary
land; but we're just a little curious,
and we'd really like to know, if you
muzzle all the noises, how could said
railroad go.
Cordially yours,
X. Y. q.