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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-14

A. E. Taylor is proving an activ
member of the Banquet Committee,
He will make a trip to Hutchinson
and pick out some speakers for the
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-14

DR.. E. F. Pellette has been doing
some good work looking up location
for free camping ground for Lib
eral. He is on committee with Mr..
Riney and Mr.. R. P. Smith, recently
appointed by the Chamber of Com
merce on establishing a camp ground
and has been doing lot of the &C.
tive work. There is a prospect of
arrangements being completed SO
that Liberal will soon be advertis-
ing free Camping Grounds for
Tourists"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-14

A large sign nine feet by eighteen
fee is being painted to put up at the
side of the road in Beaver county
"a miles south of Liberal, to direct
travel to this place. This sign when
placed, can be read for a long dis
lance by people coming from the
south. It will be good advertise
ment for Liberal, will direct tourists
via the best town in the Southwest,
and will supply the shortest posi-
BILE route to the Santa Fe Trail for
those who are headed that way.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-14

The dairy and poultry meetings
at Liberal on next Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons are important
and they should be attended by the
business men of Liberal. Large
dairy interests in Seward would
mean more continued prosperity
than the bringing in of the big oil
wells which are believed to be future
booms to this locality. Every bust
ness man in Liberal is urged to at
tend these meetings, visit with the
people from the farms. and with the
speakers from outside.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-14

The Tuesday evening dinners az
the Hotel 'Cimarran are gaining
in attendance and interest. Each
member of the Chamber of Com
mere should remember these events.
They are for the members and guests
may be brought who are here from
out of town. At the dinner last
Tuesday evening there were three
guests from the north side of the
county. No member should wait for
oinvitation each week for these
dinners. Phone in to the secretary
on Tuesday forenoons that you will
attend, so that given number may
be provided for at the hotel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
PLEASING LECTURE IS
GIVEN AT ST. STEPHENS

The Young Peoples Society of st,
stephens Danish Lutheran hurch
have held many novel and interest
ing meetings during the past year
Last Wednesday Professor j.. G,
Ladegoged, physical instructor at
Grand-V View College in Des Moines,
brought many worth while facts be-
fore the society. telling the members
how to care for their bodies proper
ly, proving to them the correct way
to live, and concluding with the i'm
portance of gymnastic and other ex-
ercise.
Next Wednesday, April IT, the So
ciety will enjoy a shoe social. Each
of the girls attending Is to bring a
lunch and during the evening the
young men will find their supper
partner by bidding for the shoes. A
sofa pillow will be auctioned off at
this time and many are looking for
ward to the evening of fun. Guests
will be present from the Brooklyn
and Plain1eld Young Peoples socie-
ties.
Miss Dagmar Potholm, who ap-
peared in this city last year proving
most popular as an entertainer, has
again consented to come to Perth
Amboy this year on the night of
Wednesday, May Is. Miss Potholm
is from Hartford, Conn.,, and she
recites and tells stories in a delight
full manner. The society has rented
Columbia Hall for the event and
tickets will be out within a very
short time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
Honor Eugene Mullen

Eugene Mullen was given a sur
prise party at his home in Market
street last Friday evening. Eugene
was away visiting his cousin and was
greatly surprised on his return to
find a large number of guests assem-.
bled to greet him. Games and dane
ing were enjoyed throughout the
evening. Arthur Corson entertained
with numerous piano selections and
Miss Leona Lembecke did a novelty
dance before the refreshments were
served later by the hostess.
Among the guests present were
the Misses Genevieve and Mary
White, Hilga, Ellen and Agnes Wold-
sen, Viola and Leona Lembecke.
Catherine Clapsadell, Eileen Mullen,
Gertrude Terril, Jeanette Hervieg
of this city, and Edith Jensen, OF
Fords; Messrs. Billie Rhodes. Cor
don Koehler, Harry Burke, Joseph
Kerr. Vincent Cheshire. Emil Bow
man, Howard Cottrell. Joseph Kill
shy, John Campion. Edward Dalton,
Richard White, Robert Hutton, Ar
thur Corson, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Rhodes and Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Mullen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
MISS DOROTHY VINCENT
Is GIVEN SHOWER

Miss Dorothy Vincent, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Vincent, of
Sewaren, whose engagement to
James Alfred Compton, o Of Mrs.
J. T.. Compton, of Water street, this
city. was announced some time ago,
was given a miscellaneous shower
Saturday afternoon by Mrs. Compton
and her daughter. Lola, at their
home. White wisteria and fleur de
lis formed the house decorations
while the table around which the
refreshments were served vas artis-
tically arranged in a color scheme of
yellow and green with lilies-of-the-
valley as an effective centerpiece.
The favors were cucumber s~ailboats
arranged as containers for the
salad. Miss Vincent received many
gifts.
The guests present were the Misses
Marguerite Boughton, Edith Crowell,
Hedvig Eskesen, Ruth Pratt, Mrs.
Robert Lindley. Misses Beatrice and
Dorothy Vincent and Agnes Brown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
CITY BRIEFS

R. l.. Fowler, who left this city
some time ago to go into the oil
business at Fort Worth, Texas, has
recently been advanced by his COM
pany and is now stationed at st.
Louis. Mr.. Fowler is visiting in this
vicinity for a few days.
Ezra w. Karkus, a student at
the New Jersey Law School, New
ark, Is seriously i'll at his home in
176 Madison avenue.
District Deputy President Mrs.
Semina Toft and a delegation OF
members of Violet Rebekah Lodge
Nc. Sc, Odd Fellows, went over to
New Brunswick Saturday night
where they attended the forty-sixth
anniversary celebration of Lady
Wildly Lodge of that city,
City Clerk Arthur E. Graham,
who is also the registrar of vital sta
tistics in Perth Amboy has received
from Jacob c. Pierce. director of the
State Department of Health, a letter
expressing his appreciation for the
cooperation given him by the local
registrar. A test was recently con-
Quoted in the state by a special agen:
of the Bureau of Census, the letter
states, and showed that approxim-
ately ninety-five per cent. of all
births are properly recorded. Ind
vidual districts range from 81 to 100
per cent. Those which show less
than 90 per cent. of completeness
will later be requested to take spe-
cial measures.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
MRS. LILA w. THOMPSON
IN ASSEMBLY RACE

Mrs. Lila w. Thompson, wife of
Joseph NJ. Thompson, of New Mar
ket, candidate for the Republican
congressional nomination at last
years primaries, is herself a candi-
date for election this year. having
announced herself in the Ocean
county assembly race. For several
years Mrs.. Thompson has been ac-
tive in public welfare anf civic
work. She is a state officer of the
Degree of Pocahontas and an officer
of the Order of the Eastern Star. In
addition she is actively identified
with the Grange. the state executive
board of the Women's Auxiliary of
the American Legion and the New
Jersey Historical Society.
Her husband has a large follow
ing, as was shown by the votes Sc
cured by him in the primaries last
year despite his late entry into the
race, and with these voters support
ing her in this race, Mrs. Thompson
is looked upon to make a strong
fight for the House seat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
PHIlATHEA SOCIETY
SELLS TEA AND CAKE

A great many people took advan-
tage of the opportunity afforded
them by the Philathea Society Sat
urday afternoon to view the old,
, old residence at the corner Of Mar
ket and High streets, on the prop
erty recently purchased by the First
! Baptist church. The house will
make a quaint parsonage for Rev.
H.. B. Hatchman and his iamily
until such time as the church can
provide another, as the rooms are
very light and spacious and the
building Is in a most desirable loca-
ton.
However, not all of the people
went with the desire of just viewing
the house, but many staye1 to enjoy
the tea and cakes daintiiy served
by several members of the society in
one of the larger rooms. The tables
were attractively decorated with
flowers giving the room a harming
tea room effect. with music furnish
ed by the victrola. In another
room the cakes and other home
| cooked foods were sold and this
together with the tea service Melted
in the whereabouts of $50 for the
society. All of the members of the
society assisted. some as guides. TAX
ing the people from the cellar to
the attic of the house while others
aided in the selling and serving.
Miss Gladys Soellers took charge
of tht tickets, Miss Sue FRANKIE n
Miss Marguerite Ling of the tea and
tables; Miss Hattie T-7,mons. MISS
Elsie Bernard and Mrs. Clarence
Wright poured; Miss Thelma EN-
nlcrs took charge of the food sale.
assisted by Miss Alice Clack and
Mrs. Frank Dunham. .Irs. Clar-
ence Wright as the general chair
man, arranged the details.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
Home Auxiliary to Meet

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the
Home for the Aged will hold their
regular monthly meeting at the
home of Mrs. Victor Christoffersen,
tomorrow afternoon. 1t Is hoped
that every member of the auxiliary
can be present.
As this week is "clean Up Weekp
for the city of Perth Amboy, the
auxiliary will be very grateful for
any donations for their rummage
sale, which is scheduled to take
place in the near future. Anyone
finding anything that they would
like toacontribute to the sale may
notify The home. Perth Amboy
ais-M, and the articles will be call
ed for Immediately.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
WOMAN'S CLUB HAS
DELIGHTFUL FUNCTION

In spite of the stormy afternoon
of last Saturday the card party of
the Woman's Club for the benefit of
the New Jersey State College for
Women. in the Raritan Yacht Club
assembly hall in Water street. was a
delightful event. Although the ex-
act proceeds are not yet known and
will not be given out for several
days, it will take but a little more
to complete tn, $500 for which the
club are aiming as their contribution
to the college fund.
The Ill women who braved the
storm to enjoy the afternoon of
cards were well rewarded in the
~pleasurable arrangements of cards,
prizes and refreshments. The prizes
were unusually pleasing, seventeen
Of which were awarded in bridge and
four in five hundred, while the
homemade cake auctioned off dur
ing the afternoon was won by Mrs.
w. II. Tombs of Sewaren. The COM
mittee served refreshments of ice
cream and homemade cake.
The prizes were won as follows:
In bridge. Mrs. William Ramsey.
Mrs. A. J. Hollenbach. Miss Leisa
Henry, Mrs. w. Fl. Tombs. Miss
Florence Sofield, Miss Virginia Mil
iCi MIS- WAiiidii NtiaiilJ 3hios
meth McComas, Mrs. John Biting.
Mrs. William II. DeHaven, Mrs.
Lester White. Miss Helen Langan,
Mrs. Arthur Sofeld, Mrs. Mabel
F'ales, Mrs. l. r. Yarnall, Miss Helen
Hanson and Mrs. John Weller. In
five hundred, Mrs. Charles Coyle,
Mrs. j. A. lApplegate, Mrs. NJ. II.
Brazzel and Mrs. Henry s. Hulse.
Mrs. w. w. Oliver. a most efficient
card party chairman, was assisted
by Mrs. Rufus Hosking, Mrs. Nor
man Davis. Mrs. Virgil Shull, Mrs.
John Sofield, Mrs. William Allen and
Mrs. Ralph Seaman in the arrange
ments. All of these women, partic-
ularly the chairman, deserve great
credit for their efforts to put the
Perth Amboy Woman's Club in a
high place among the ranks of the
other woman's clubs in the state, all
of whom are contributing for the
state college. 1t is particularly
apropos that Perth Amboy should
do her share, as the college is not
only in her state but in her county,
as well.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
GIRLS CLUB TO HEAR
MRS H. EWING COTTON

The Girls Club will have the
pleasure of meeting and listening to
an address by Mrs. H.. Ewing Cotton.
a greatly interesting and in
terested in the politics of the county,
state and country, tonight at their
meeting in the auditorium of the
public library. Mrs. Cotton has ad-
dressed several clubs of the sur
rounding district. each time Impress
ing the members with her charming
personality and her appearance at
tonight's meeting is much looked
forward to by the members.
The club season is fast drawing to
a close but there are many impor-
tant accomplishments to be COM
pleted before the end of the year
1920-21. Before that time the men,
bers will assist in the Salvation Army
drive, in the Y. NJ. c. A. circus, pre-
sent a musical comedy for the bene-
fit of a Y. w. C. A. and elect their
officers for the new year. Tonight's
meeting will mean much in the
preparation of these events and the
members are particularly urged to
be on hand at this time. The meet
ing will begin at 8 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
DOG CATCHER STARTS
WORK HERE TODAY

work this morning Kidding the city
of all dogs that are running around
without licenses and muzzles. Dog
licenses, obtainable at the Office Of
City Clerk Arthur Z. Graham. ex-
tend from June 1 of one year to
June 1 of the year following. Dogs
having the 192O-21 licenses will be
protected. Owners wishing to pro-
tect their dogs and not having a IL
cense OF present must secure a 1920
81 license now and after June 1
every dog must carry a 1921-22 Ii
cense. Chief of Police Niels ]. Ton
nesen has instructed the new dog
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
HONOR MRS. WHITW0RTH
ON HER 95TH BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Julia Carter Whitworth cele-
brated her ninety-fifth birthday to-
day at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Anna Durrua, Of Brighton ave-
nue.. Mrs. Whitworth was born in
England, coming to Perth Amboy
ninety-two years ago today, and
since that time she has constantly
resided in this vicinity. At the age
of seventeen she married William s.
Whitworth, of this city. She Is one
of Perth Amboy's Oldest residents.
Mrs. Whitworth has one son, George
Whitworth, living in this city, as
well as the daughter with whom she
Is now residing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
Mission Society Meets Tonight

The regular meeting of the
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
tonight in the lecture room of Simp-
son NJ. r. church promises to be an
other of those enjoyable evenings OF
the past year. The committee have
selected several interesting and
pleasing features and the Blessing
Boxes are to be collected in q
unique way. The Kings Heralds vii
sing as we'll as the Little Light Bear
ers, two junior missionary societies
in the church. There will be another
talk. on the study book, THE Intiu-
ence of the Bible In Missions" reci-
tations by Misses Ruth Melbourne
and Elizabeth Denton, and the Ep-
worth choir will sing one number
A social hour will follow the pro-
gram and all are cordially invited to
attend the meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
Exempt Ffremen Elect.

PORT READING, April 25-At
the regular meeting of the Exempt
Firemen's Association here the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing veal President, Peter
Bernsen; vice president, Harry A.
Quinn: secretary, Louis Friedman;
trea surer, William Krouse; trus-
tees, Matthew Griesheimer, Thomas
LAX and Thomas Gallagher.
The following members were
elected to the state convention:
James Cassidy, William Eagle,
| George Gels. William Wilson from
the Volunteers and Louis Friedman
from the Exempts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
PERSONALS

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs,
Joseph A. Dem, at their home in
High street this morning. Mrs.
DEM was formerly Miss Myrtle
Hughes.
William Wilentz has returned to
Jefferson Medical College after
spending the week end with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wi
lentz, Of Lewis street.
Schuyler c. Pew, physical di-
rector at the Y. NJ. c. A. has been
confined to his home in Madison
avenue, for the past several days
with la grippe.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
B. +. Davis. of Market street, yes
teray morning at the city hospi-
Abe Splitter, of Princeton, and
Pennsylvania, spent the week end
with Neir parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sigmund Splitter, of High street.
Mrs. A. II. Pearce has returned
to her home in State street much
improved after her recent opera
ton performed In the South Amboy
City hospital.
Theodore Laing, of the Univer-
sity Of Pennsylvania, spent the
week end with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. M. Laing.
Leonard Hughes. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Hughes, of High street
was taken to the City hospital for
an operation yesterday.
Miss Rebecca Mink. Of New
York, is spending the week with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Mink, of Division street.
Miss Rose Dugan and Miss Re-
becca Mink, OF this city, were the
guests OF Miss Ray Werner, Of Ro-
selle Park, yesterday.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Mickey Saturday night.
Mrs. Mickey RAJ formerly Miss
Lena Jelicko, Of Staten Island.
Miss Carrie Dinner, of Hobart
street underwent an operation for
appendicitis at the City hospital last
Friday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
Rosary Society to Entertain

On Wednesday night the Rosary
Society will give their annual spring
card party and dance in the audi
forum of the Knights of Columbus
home in High street. The smaller
weekly parties of the society in st.
Mary's hall in Center street have
been given for the benefit of the
church building fund and this will
be the browning event Of the spring,
the proceeds of which will also go
to this fund. The past officers of
the society will act as a committee
in charge of arrangements, and all
details are being completed for a
brilliant event. Tomorrow the So
ciety will announce their long list of
patronesses in these columns, Cards
will begin at S:15 o'clock sharp and
dancing will Immediately follow the
cards at 1890. Tickets may be pro-
cured from any of the members of
the society.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
Party at Mrs. RedelI,s Home.

Arrangements have been made for
a card party at the home Of Mrs. J.
F. Bedell. 95 Market street, tonight,
for the benefit of the parish house
fund of st. stephens Episcopal
ing held by the April committee of
the parish guild of which Mrs. Be-
dell is the chairman. Five hundred,
whist and euchre will be played and
prizes will DO awarded in each,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
Dana Relief Has Dance

The monthly dance and club night
to close the season OF the Dana Re-
lief Society held Saturday night at
Odd Fellows hall was attended by
about seventy-ive that included
members and guests. Dancing which
began at s o'clock continued until a
late hour, The music for the dane
ing was furnished by Professor Chris
Anderson's orchestra. supper was
served under the direction Of Mrs.
Eoren Anderson and the COMMITTEES
in charge of the arrangements. Hans
Krogh was chairman OF the arrange
ment committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
Mount Gun at County Seat.

IBy Evening News stan Corrsspondent.1
NEW BRUNSWICK, April 25.-
A brass Howitzer, captured by the
American forces at Cabanas fortress,
1 Havana, during the Spanish-Ameri-
can War, has been mounted in the
plot Of ground in front of the court
house. The work has been done at
the request of the veterans of the
war.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
ccIcbrute Anniyersary

Mohawk Council No. IS. Daugn'
tiers of Pocaheptae. celepratso tnest
twenty-fourth anniversary IN a nus
hitting manner at. their regu'ar msst,
guests were present from Keyport'
Soufr-Amboy' New Brunswick. Mill
| town and Carteret to join in the fes-
%tivities arranged for the evening.
TenIrht many members of the
councN will Journey to Midtown TO
help In fheir anniversary celebration.
All wishing to go will meet q the
central stitch for the 6:4S 'clock
sss Tomorrow night -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25

catcher to call upon police aid IL he
experiences trouble from owners
Of dogs found roaming the streets.
All dogs picked UP by the dog
catcher will be held a few hours
and then killed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
Lookout Committee to Meet.

A meeting of the lookout commit
tee of the Christian Endeavor Society
of the First Presbyterian church will
be held Thursday night at the home
of Mrs. William Gillis, of State
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
ElISs' Auxiliary to Meet.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Elks
will hold their regular meeting at s
o'clock tonight in the Elks' Building,
in Madison avenue, 1t is important
that all members attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
SHERIFT'S SALE

IN CHANCERY OF NEW JERSEY
Between New Jersey Rsfrigeratins
having formerly been called Lembeck
and Betz Eagle Brewing Company,
complainant, and John Vereb. ST., Mary
vereb. his wife. Ira r.. Grouse. trustee.
pany. a corporation of New Jersey.
Klein Bros. Company, q corporation.
Imre Kun and the Perth Amboy Trust
Company, a corporation, defendants. Fl
Fa for sale of mortgaged premises
dated April 18th, 1921.
BY virtue of the above stated writ to
me directed and delivered. / will expos
to sale at public yendue on
NINETEEN HUNDRED AND
TWENTY-oNE
at two o'clock in the afternoon of said
day at the Sheriff's Office in the City of
All that tract or parcel of land and
premises, hereinafter particularly de-
scribed, situate, lying and being in the
Middleses and State o. New jersey rs
Beginning on the northwest corner OF
Catherine and Easton streets, and thence
running westerly along the northerly iins
Of Easton street. one hundred C0o) feet;
street. nifty 500 feet; thence easterly,
parallel with Easton street one hundred
d00) feet; thence southerly along the
westerly side of Catherine street. fifty
(b0) feet to the point or place Of begin
ming.
Known as lots numbers twenty (20) and
twenty-one (21) on map entitled pat
terson Grove, and Of the Estate of u.
NJ. Patterson, deceased, situate at Perth
Amboy. N. j., c. c, Hommann, Surveyor"
Decree amounting to approximately
$39, 900, 90.
Together with all and singular the rights
privileges, hereditaments and appurten-
ances thereunto belonging or In anywiss
appertaining.
ELMER u. WYCKOFF,
sheriff.
d. EUGENE BLANKENHORN,
S24,N Solicitor,
23S2-i-25-5-2-9-16.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
Miss Fedderson to Wed

Mrs. Andrew Fedderson, OF GOOD
win street, announces the engage
ment of her daughter, hosa' 70
date has been set for the wedding.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-25
At the Strand Theatre

A fire escape that is decidedly busy
with the comings and goings OF per-
sons who are most anxious NOT to
meet each other, starts q mtrthful
ball OF fun rolling at the Strand the
atre where "The Outside Woman"
the latest Wanda Hawley picture for
Realart opens today.
THE Outside Woman is q clever
domestic comedy. revolving around
a giddy little wife whose love OF SELL
ing things to the junk man gets her
INTO a peek OF trouble involving the
dwellers In the apartment above, q
jealous wife Of Spanish extraction
and an artist with a penchant for
living models.
A most unattractive looking Aztec
idol causes all the trouble, because.
after said idol has been Exchanged,
for a couple of shawls, the thing
proves TO be worth many thousands
or dollars me method which this
poor little wife adopts to get back
the idol results In many misunder-
standings, The fire escape reallv
ought to have special mention. az a.
Is of great aid in the desperate nI;oht
of the various characters Who w;sh
to avoid compromising situations
Wanda Hawley is as easy Ia Ioor
at as usual. and enacts the star role
with all that dimpled mischeyious,
ness which has brought her such a
big share of popularity. Big, good,
looking Clyde Fillmore is c~onvincinr
as the doctor husband, while Sidney
II Bracey makes a properly amusins
third angel of a most unexpected tri,
angle.
A newcomer, Rosita Marstini
famous Belgian beauty, adds spic
as Bracey's wife. Misao Seki an,
Thena Jasper. Japanese and coloret
respectively, give a somewhat differ
ent tinge TO the humor. They az
isadings comedians Of their races,